March 1: The First Sunday in Lent
Isaiah prophesied that Christ was taken away ” by oppression and judgment,” “stricken for the transgression of [his] people.”
We must never grow weary of hearing the substitutionary atonement of Christ preached. Scripture really isn’t about amending our already well-lived lives. It doesn’t offer much practical help on success in this world. It is all about Christ and him crucified. On that Final Day our plea will not be that we followed the steps to financial freedom or that we found purpose in 40 days. Our plea will be that he was wounded for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities. There’s nothing more practical than that. Come hear it preached and exhibited in the Supper this Sunday.
The related hymns we’ll sing are:
Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above!
Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less