From exultation to disappointment to hatred - Jesus upending of expectations leads to his death, the death which is the scandalous path to life

READING

Isaiah 50:4-9a

The Lord God has given me the tongue of a teacher,

that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.

Morning by morning he wakens--wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught.

The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, I did not turn backward.

I gave my back to those who struck me, and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard;

I did not hide my face from insult and spitting.

The Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced;

therefore I have set my face like flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame;

he who vindicates me is near.

Who will contend with me?

Let us stand up together.

Who are my adversaries?

Let them confront me.

It is the Lord God who helps me;

who will declare me guilty?

 

MUSIC

Glory Laud and Honor, Timothy Moke, Trumpet, Georg Masanz, Orga

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name, Generations Gospel Choir at Christian Assembly in Los Angeles and Community Bible Church Choir in San Antonio

Were you there? the Peguero Sisters

Hold On, DEM