The third in our Lenten series "A Spiritual Contemplation of Christ's Suffering." The Scripture readings for tonight’s service are portions of Psalm 22; Zechariah 13:1, 7-9; and Mark 14:32-41.

Out of love for you God the Father punished Jesus on the cross. Christ willingly took all of God’s wrath against your sin. He was punished so that you would be restored and forgiven, brought back to your proper place as a child of God.