Dying for us while we are incompetent

The words of Christ in this telling
the words spoken on the cross
Christ dying for us while we were powerless
while we are mired in our sin
Christ’s words profound
the meaning, deep, rich
Forgive us, heavenly Father
for we know not what we do
Doing what is evil
when we want to do the good
wallowing in our own filth
spitting on your goodness
Christ coming to earth, becoming empty
trying to make hearts become open
speaking truth to power
yet we do not have ears to hear
Drying for us while we are incompetent
unworthy of God’s gift of grace
redeemed only by Christ’s humble mercy
his going to the cross

March 21, 2012
video 3/4/2012
Introduction and Chapter 1,
“Father Forgive them”
Luke 23:34
“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (KJV)
Final Words from the Cross
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read February 25, 2012
and read February 26, 2012
&
Romans 5:6
Romans 5:8
bible study with Jean Anocibar on March 20, 2012
John 18:1-11
Jesus Arrested
John 6:39
Philippians 2:5-11
Philippians 2:9-11
Genesis 17:1-3
John 18:12-14
Jesus taken to Annas
John 18-15-18
Peter’s First Denial
Romans 5:6-8
Romans 5:6-11
Genesis 3 (Fall of Man)
Genesis 4 (Cain and Abel)
Psalm 51:6 (born sinful)
Ephesians 5:1-2
Romans 7:19
Romans 6:1-7
Romans 6:1-14

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