This series for Lent takes parishioners through some of the most familiar teachings of Jesus from his Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 and relates them to the events surrounding Christ’s life, death and resurrection. In the process, the services will powerfully reveal that the cross itself is the ultimate sermon on the mount for our journey of faith in this sacred season.

Ash Wednesday • The Wounds of Blasphemy
We remember that the wounds of blasphemy we committed against our Lord were laid on Christ on the cross.
It is not for a good work that we are going to stone you but for blasphemy, because you, being a man, make yourself God. John 10:33

Week 1 • The Wounds of Violating the Sabbath
We remember that the woulds of violating the Sabbath we committed agains our Lord were laid on Christ on the cross.
Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath? Luke 6:2

Week 2 • The Wounds of Dishonoring Authority
We remember that the wounds of dishonoring authority we committed against our Lord were laid on Christ on the cross.
The Jews cried out, "If you release this man, you are not Caesar's friend.  Everyone who makes himself a king opposes caesar." John 19:12

Week 3 • The Wounds of Murder
We remember that the wounds of murder and violence we committed against our Lord were laid on Christ on the cross.
If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation. John 11:48

Week 4 • The Wounds of Adultery
We remember that the wounds of adultery and unfaithfulness we committed against our Lord were laid on Christ on the cross.
When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" Matthew 9:11

Week 5 • The Wounds of Stealing
We remember that the wounds of stealing and dishonesty we committed against our Lord were laid on the Christ on the cross.
And they began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar." Luke 23:2