Dear Hope family,

Thought for the Week

Journey – to the cross!

Mark 15v22 “They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull).”

Let’s invest time meditating on what Jesus did for us on this night about 2000 years ago,

• Jesus ate with his disciples and instigated us remembering him with bread and wine
• Jesus prayed in Gethsemane for “his cup to be taken from him”, but submitted to God’s will.
• Jesus was betrayed and arrested, while also healing a servant’s ear.
• Jesus was deserted by his disciples and then disowned by Peter.
• Jesus was tried and found innocent, yet condemned to death.

Then tomorrow he is taken to the place of crucifixion, gruesomely called “The Place of the Skull”. There:

• Jesus was nailed to a cross amongst thieves.
• Jesus was mocked and insulted
• Jesus showed love and care to his mother and forgiveness towards those who were hurting him.
• Jesus proclaimed salvation for one of the thieves.
• Jesus declared his life’s work done in the words, “It is Finished”.

I simply encourage you take the time to meditate this weekend on the accounts given to us in (say) Mark 14, 15 and 16. As we reflect on Christ’s sacrifice for us, may the love of Christ fill our hearts. May you know his full forgiveness for all your sin and the welcoming arms of our Father.

With love and blessing,

Roland