❖ Video ❖ Audio Jesus Died in Our Place and Now We Live in His Place Mark 15:21-41 Mari Ikeda A. Jesus’ death 1. Excluded from society (21-27) 21 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. 22 They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). 23 Then they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. 24 And they crucified him. Dividing up his clothes, they cast lots to see what each would get. 25 It…

❖ Video ❖ Audio Lord’s Unfailing Love Psalm 60 Andy Nagahara 1. The God who transcends history (1, 2) 0 A prayer of Moses the man of God.1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.2 Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 2. Our lives are but a small part of history (3-6) 3 You turn men back to dust, saying, “Return to dust, O sons of men.”4 For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night.5 You sweep…

❖ Video ❖ Audio Love in the Midst of Silence Mark 15:1-20 Mari Ikeda A. Jesus was handed over… 1. To the religious leaders (1) 1 Very early in the morning, the chief priests, with the elders, the teachers of the law and the whole Sanhedrin, made their plans. So they bound Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate. (Mark 10:33) “We are going up to Jerusalem,” he said, “and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles,… 2. To Pilate (2-5) 2…

❖ Video ❖ Audio What Has Become of Our World? Psalm 88 Andy Nagahara Once you spoke in a vision, to your faithful people you said: “I have bestowed strength on a warrior; I have exalted a young man from among the people. I have found David my servant; with my sacred oil I have anointed him. My hand will sustain him; surely my arm will strengthen him. (19-21) A. The “good” world that God created 1. Human beings as God’s final creation 2. Human beings as God’s partners Once you spoke in a vision, to your faithful people you said: “I have bestowed strength on a warrior; I have…

❖ Video ❖ Audio Let’s Return Home Luke 15:11-32 (The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen) Mari Ikeda 1. A despair that separates us from others and from which there is no escape a. Leaving home (11-13) 11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. b. Wandering further and further away from home (13-16) 13…

❖ Video ❖ Audio And Yet, Jesus is There Psalm 88 Andy Nagahara A <maskil> of Heman the Ezrahite.1 O LORD, the God who saves me, day and night I cry out before you.2 May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry. 3 For my soul is full of trouble and my life draws near the grave.4 I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am like a man without strength.5 I am set apart with the dead, like the slain who lie in the grave, whom you remember no more, who are cut off from your care.6 You have put me…

❖ Video ❖ Audio The Temple Jesus Built Mark 14:53-65 Mari Ikeda A. Becoming our own god and rejecting the true God (53-59) 53 They took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, the elders and the teachers of the law came together. 54 Peter followed him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. There he sat with the guards and warmed himself at the fire. 55 The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death, but they did not find any. 56 Many testified falsely against him, but their statements…

❖ Video ❖ Audio Where is Your Fountain? Psalm 87 Andy Nagahara 0 Of the Sons of Korah. A psalm. A song. 1 He has set his foundation on the holy mountain; 2 the LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. 3 Glorious things are said of you, O city of God: <Selah> 4 “I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me– Philistia too, and Tyre, along with Cush — and will say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’” 5 Indeed, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High himself will establish her.” 6 The LORD…

❖ Video ❖ Audio Finding Ourselves at the Scene of Jesus’ Arrest Mark 14:43-52 Mari Ikeda 43 Just as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, the teachers of the law, and the elders.　44 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.” 45 Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. 46 The men seized Jesus and arrested him. 47 Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of…

❖ Video ❖ Audio Seeking Psalm 86 Andy Nagahara A. Seek God’s answer to our cry of distress (0-7) 0 A prayer of David. 1 Hear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. 2 Guard my life, for I am devoted to you. You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you. 3 Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all day long. 4 Bring joy to your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 5 You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you. 6 Hear my prayer,…