Mari Ikeda Jesus and Barabbas before the Judgment Seat of Pilate Engraving by Bernhard Rode [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons, 1789. Video Youtube Audio  http://yourchurch.jp/archive/resources/messagemp3/2017/message170226.mp3   We Are One of Them (Luke22:39-46) 1. Not recognizing God as God (Religious leaders) a) Believing we are on God’s side (22:66-71) 66 At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and the teachers of the law, met together, and Jesus was led before them. 67 “If you are the Messiah,” they said, “tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe me, 68 and if I asked you, you would not answer. 69 But…

 Andy Nagahara (Psalms 23) Video Youtube Audio  http://yourchurch.jp/archive/resources/messagemp3/2017/message170219.mp3 Promise of the Shepherd to His Sheep   The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. (1-3a) He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. (3b) Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. (4) You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. (5) Surely goodness and love will follow…

(Albrecht Dürer [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons) Mari Ikeda (Luke22:39-46) Video Youtube Audio  http://yourchurch.jp/archive/resources/messagemp3/2017/message170212.mp3 Jesus’ Fear 39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” 41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” [43 An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. 44 And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to…

The Colored Picture Bible for Children (Illustrator: Richard Andre, Place: London,Date: 1884., Source: The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge Andy Nagahara (Psalms 22) Video Youtube Audio  http://yourchurch.jp/archive/resources/messagemp3/2017/message170205.mp3 You also are a balladeer for Jesus 1. Verses: Trusting in hardships (1-21)   a. Verse A: The hardship in the relation with God (1-5) 0 For the director of music. To “The Doe of the Morning.” A psalm of David. 1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning? 2 O my God, I cry out by day, but you do not answer, by night, and…