Opening Thought “I have proclaimed the good news of righteousness in the great congregation.” Lord, open our ears to hear it! (Psa 40:9) Text: Matthew 26:59–68 Now the chief priests, the elders, and all the council sought false testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but found none. Even though many false witnesses came…

Opening Prayer God, preserve me; I am Your saint! Text: Mark 14:66–72 Now as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came. And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, “You also were with Jesus of Nazareth.” But he denied it, saying,…

Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, draw our eyes and our hearts to You! Text: John 18:12–14; 19–24 Then the detachment of troops and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him. And they led Him away to Annas first, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas who was high priest that…

Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, show us Your hands that were bound that we might be set free. Amen. Text: Matthew 26:50–56 And Jesus said to him, “Friend, why have you come?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him. And suddenly, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand…

Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, cleanse us from the filth of an unclean spirit, and sanctify us; You alone can do it. Amen. Text: First Thessalonians 4:1–7 Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk…

Opening Prayer Humble us, Lord, so that we do not stray from Your Word! Amen. Text: Matthew 15:21–28 Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord,…

Opening Prayer Patient Lamb of God, grant us to be of like mind with You. Amen. Text: Matthew 26:49–54 Then immediately he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. And Jesus said to him, “Friend, why have you come?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him. And…

Opening Prayer Show us, Lord Jesus, Your love and Your power. Amen. Text: John 18:4–9 When Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples over the Brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which He and His disciples entered. And Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place; for Jesus often met…

Opening Prayer God, keep our eyes awake! Amen. Text: Matthew 26:45–48 Then He came to His disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us be going. See, he who betrays…