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Jesus! The Resurrection of the Messiah

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45 55/1188&89L-45 Narration 5 Narrator 1: (music begins) e eternal longing of God is fulfilled in Jesus. is has been the Father's plan from the beginning. is is how He will redeem the world. Narrator 2: Jesus confirms it. It is His own choosing. "No one takes my life from Me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again." Narrator 1: But the cost! e cost is terrible. e Sanhedrin has already condemned Him. By sunrise, Jesus' fate is sealed. As He stands silently before Pilate, accusation after accusation is leveled against Him. Narrator 2: Pilate gives orders. Jesus is flogged. He's blindfolded and mocked; a braided crown of thorns is placed on His head, a scepter in His hand. A scarlet robe is thrown across His shoulders. ere now, the King's attire is complete. Narrator 1: Finally, the same crowd that welcomed Him into Jerusalem just days before, turns against Him. Narrator 2: "What shall I do with this One you call the King of the Jews?" Pilate asks. Narrator 1: "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!" ey shout! Narrator 2: ere is no one left to speak on His behalf. Jesus is sentenced to die. Narrator 1: Hope fell silent that day. In agony, Jesus suffers alone. For Preview Only

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