Jesus said, “I am the Alpha and the Omega,
the First and the Last,
the Beginning and the End.”
Rev 22.13
EDGE 5 – Summer 2005
Sacrifice
Welcome
Chill with a drink… and watch the video clip on the DVD – part of Master & Commander: The Far Side of the World.
Explain that the HMS Surprise, commanded by Captain Jack Aubrey (Russell Crowe) is pursuing a French ship, and has encountered fierce storms. Get them to watch out for Captain Aubrey’s moral dilemma as they watch the clip,
Word
Write down the answers to the following questions in relation to Seaman Warley:
Who died?
Who was responsible for his death?
What was the result of his death?
Read Hebrews 10:1-4
Thinking of the Old Testament sacrifice system
Who died?
Who was responsible for the death?
What was the result of the death?
Did it work? (look for various reasons)
Read Hebrews 10:11-18
Thinking of Jesus: Our High Priest
Who was responsible for his death?
What is possible because of his death?
Is it final?
In conclusion think back about how Jesus’ death is similar to those of a goat and Seaman Warley and how it was different
Worship
Be thankful to Jesus: the willing sacrifice, the perfect sacrifice, the ultimate sacrifice, the once for all sacrifice
Witness
Pray for one another to be able to live in the light of Jesus’ death and with the reality of Jesus’ resurrection. Pray for each other’s situations and that the risen Jesus would be present in all of them