The Seven Cross Sayings

March 2020

I want to thank you for taking this journey with me towards the Resurrection. This is the week where we pause to take special remembrance of the Promise that God made to save us and reflect on the sacrifice that made it possible. Quite honestly, Resurrection Sunday is my favorite day of the church year. This is what it is all about!

Last year, our church took a journey to the empty tomb in our week leading up to Resurrection Sunday. As we reflected on passages of Scripture, we also worshiped the Risen King each day for what He accomplished for us. This year, I am asking you to join me in another worship-filled look at the Savior. I know that we have busy lives and we fill our time with fun and engagement. The week of the Resurrection is our greatest celebration and a time when we can set ourselves apart from the greater view of culture that has skewed the target and object of this celebration. As we prepare our hearts, we see God’s hand working among us in amazing ways.

This year, we are taking another step. This booklet is designed to engage your heart in three ways: reading the Word of God, worshiping the risen Christ, and seeking God’s face in prayer. I want you to know that you are not alone in this. You are reading along with your church family. You are praying with and for First Baptist of Fairburn. As you carry these times of devotion into your family time, you are growing as disciples together. The intent is for you to have time with God alone that affects your time with your family. Parents, lead your children in the reading of Scripture, the song, and the prayer as you have already read, sung, and prayed. Out of the depths of your spiritual journey in Christ will you be able to nurture and carry your children and your families.

As with last year, you will have song lyrics that carry the theme of the devotion. The target is for worship to well up within you as you read and pray. The passages of Scripture for this year are the seven sayings of the Cross. These are the seven statements that Jesus made while He was on the cross being crucified and each day is in the time order they appear in the Gospels. As you read the Scripture and devotional reflection, my hope is that His sacrifice for us compels us to tell others about Him! Each day will conclude with a prayer of commitment and reflection.

I am praying for you as you prepare for Resurrection Sunday. I encourage you to bring others into this journey with you. I love you all and I will see you Sunday as we worship the Risen King together!

Pastor Evan.