Jesus and Pilate

Narrative Lectionary Series

What Is Truth?

Based on: John 18:28-40

       Too often, we bend the truth to fit our needs. We ask God to show us how to recognize and follow God’s truth, shown to us by the love and life of God’s Son, Jesus.

 Order of Worship Service – March 27, 2022

Prelude: There is a Balm in Gilead”, Robert J. Powell

Candle Lighting & Call to Worship

Hymn: “Jesus Calls Us” VU 562

Scripture Reading: John 18:28-40 – Jesus before Pilate
Reader: This is the Word of God.
Response: Thanks Be to God!

Solo: “They’ll Know We Are Christians”
Words/Music by Peter Scholtes; Arr.: Lloyd Larson

Sermon: What Is Truth?

Reflective Music: “Petite Fleur”, Denis Bedard

The Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

Hymn: “My Love Colours Outside the Lines” MV 138

Commissioning and Benediction

Commissioning Song: “I Want Jesus to Walk with Me”
I want Jesus to walk with me.
I want Jesus to walk with me.
All along this pilgrim journey,
I want Jesus to walk with me. (repeat whole song)

Postlude: “Fuga in C”, Johann Pachelbel

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Questions for Weekly Lenten Reflection (Lent 4)

“Jesus before Pilate”
Pilate asks Jesus, “what is truth?”
– What is (T)truth to you?
“Religion is about Truth-Seeking, and Science is about Fact-Finding.”
– Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?
Jesus said, “if you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” (John 8:31- 32).
Based on this statement, the feminist Gloria Steinem once said,
“The Truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.”
– How did knowing the truth make you feel?
– Has the Truth set you free? How?

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Land Acknowledgment:

We acknowledge we worship on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.  We thank them for having cared for this land and look forward to relating with them as covenant people of God as we continue to care for this land together.

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