Lent Book: https://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/an-ocean-of-grace
My jottings:
(Comments welcome)
Ocean of Grace (26): SUNDAY – Be A
Jesus To Me (p90ff)
We flee from the wrath of the Son to refuge in
the Son. Jesus is rightly angry with us for our sin, but he also welcomes
repentant sinners to receive his love, forgiveness and grace. There is no where
we can run from God (Psalm 139) but we can run to the open arms of God our
loving heavenly Father who welcomes back prodigal children (Luke 15).
Anselm vividly describes danger and judgement
all around us (above, beneath, within). We might also picture ourselves
surrounded by the mighty protection of the Son, our shield, defender and
stronghold. The wide and high and long and deep love of Christ surrounds us
(Ephesians 3). In Christ, it is within the love of God that we live and move
and have our being. No accusation or judgement can touch us because Jesus has
paid the price of our sin in full. He has drunk the cup of God’s wrath to the
dregs.
Are there things that keep you from coming to
Christ?
How would the gospel (or today’s Bible passage
or reading) encourage you to come to Christ?
What arguments does Anselm use with Christ? On
what basis does he appeal to him? Could you make his prayers your own?
Hymn: Oh,
to see the dawn (The power of the cross)
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nwzt9jRUPNg
Words etc.: https://www.stuarttownend.co.uk/song/the-power-of-the-cross/
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