Like a Lamb Unto Slaughter

He took our sin, our shame
the punishment upon Him
like a lamb unto slaughter
he went humbly, in silence
not saying but a word
silent, to the altar
to the altar of that cross

April 6, 2012
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Isaiah 52:13-15
Isaiah 53:1-12
“The Suffering and Glory of the Servant” (NIV)
“It Was Our Pain He Carried” (The Message)
Good Friday, Year B
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
April 2, 2012 to April 8, 2012 (Easter Sunday),
“Destination: Known”
by Tom Steagald
scripture and meditation for April 6, 2012
read April 6, 2012

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