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WHAT WONDROUS HOPE – SATB
WOUNDED HOPE
Narrator:
That night the religious leaders questioned Him, but Jesus refused to answer the
charges against Him. Frustrated, the high priest finally asked, "Are you the Messiah,
the Son of God?" Jesus replied, "I am who you say." At this, they found Him guilty
of blasphemy, which carried the death penalty. Some of them spit on Him and beat
Him with their fists. Others slapped Him in the face and mocked Him, "You are a
prophet. Prophesy. Who hit you?"
Good Friday performances should also include the following narration
and may end with the optional benediction at the bottom of page 91.
Narrator:
It was traditional to release one prisoner during the Passover, so the next morning,
Pilate brought Jesus and a criminal named Barabbas to the people. "Who should
I release, your king or Barabbas?" he asked. "Barabbas!" they shouted. "And what
should I do with Jesus?" Pilate asked them. "Crucify Him!" they answered. So the
guards took Jesus away. After they beat Him, they put a purple robe across His
back and shoved a crown of thorns on His head, laughing at Him. Then they nailed
His hands and feet to a cross and crucified Him. Looking at the crowd, Jesus said,
"Father, forgive them. They don't know what they are doing." And the Lamb of God
cried out and died for them––and for us.
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"What Wondrous Love Is This?"
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