Worship into the Week
Psalm 116: 12-19
For Christians this Psalm is often said
to represent Christ's Passion.
The "cup of slavation" refers to the Eucharist
and the institution of the Lord's Supper which
is connected to events for Thursday of Holy Week.
These are words that Jesus sang
before his own journey in Holy Week.
The Psalm recounts where the writer
was saved from death and distress.
The question then becomes:
"What can I give back to God for all this salvation?"
The way forward includes a heart of gratitude,
worship, keeping vows, taking up the "cup of slavation"
and living as a faithful servant of God.
This life becomes a public witness in a community.
God sees the people here and brings comfort when
one of the faithful dies.
"The LORD cares deeply." NLT
The writer offers a free offering of praise
rather than a fulfilling a mandatory obligation.
A reminder to us that God desires our
free and heart-felt praise
and not the rote repetition of words and actions.
Supplies:
Visual Faith Printable
Magazine Cutouts
Markers
Worship Bulletin
This sign has been "touched" so many times
the writing is getting hard to read.
The Last Supper-
A gift from a family friend in 1990.
A wonderful reminder for Maundy Thursday.
a gift from a family friend in 1995.
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