Because He Knew...

Why did he keep moving toward the cross? Was it an accident that Jesus was crucified? The tragedy of the century? Surely, he should have known this was coming. Surely, he could have avoided the pain, the suffering, the death. But that’s the point, Jesus knew all along he was going to die. That was the eternal plan of the Father, that the holy Son of God would suffer and die for a world of sinners. However, Jesus also knew that death would not be the end. The payment for sin would be accepted and he would rise to life again and defeat death itself, for us. Join Jesus this Lenten season as he relentlessly walks toward the cross, because he knew he was going to die.

The Gospel lessons for Lent in Year B are all connected by this one fascinating revelation – Jesus knew all along that he was going to die, and that impacted everything he did, for our salvation. At Good Shepherd in Cedar Rapids, we’ll follow this theme throughout the Sundays of Lent.

Because He Knew He Was Going to Die

Because He Knew He Was Going to Rise

Lent 1                                     Mark 1:12-15      He preached the good news of the kingdom

Lent 2                                    Mark 8:31-38      He prepared his disciples for the cross

Lent 3                                    John 2:13-21       He put his house in order

Lent 4                                    John 3:14-21       He promised salvation through faith

Lent 5                                    John 12:20-33     He drew all people to himself

Palm Sunday                          Mark 11:1-10      He rode into Jerusalem

Maundy Thursday                 Mark 14:12-26   He gave us his body and blood

Good Friday                          Mark 15:33-39   He suffered Hell for you

Easter                                    Mark 16:1-8        He silenced all our fears

You can order the coordinating artwork for the "Because He Knew" series in the shop. (coming soon)

During the midweek Lenten services we will be studying the Book of Hebrews using the series from Northwestern Publishing House "Jesus is Our Great High Priest" with this coordinating "Blood of the Lamb" artwork

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