The Power of The Cross
Pastor Kevin is beginning a new preaching series this Sunday called "Boasting in the Cross." During this series we will see from Scripture the scandal, power, purpose, glory, and hope of the cross of Jesus Christ. The series will last all 5 Sundays of March. Easter is March 23rd.
To facilitate our worship and appreciation of the cross, the BCC worship ministry will introduce a new song called "The Power of The Cross" by Keith Getty ("In Christ Alone") and Stuart Townend ("How Deep The Father's Love For Us"). You can see a live performance of the song in the YouTube clip below. This is a wonderful song and I am excited to sing it with my Berean family as we exalt our crucified and risen Lord Jesus!
Oh, to see the dawn
Of the darkest day:
Christ on the road to Calvary.
Tried by sinful men,
Torn and beaten, then
Nailed to a cross of wood.
CHORUS:
This, the pow'r of the cross:
Christ became sin for us;
Took the blame, bore the wrath—
We stand forgiven at the cross.
Oh, to see the pain
Written on Your face,
Bearing the awesome weight of sin.
Ev'ry bitter thought,
Ev'ry evil deed
Crowning Your bloodstained brow.
Now the daylight flees;
Now the ground beneath
Quakes as its Maker bows His head.
Curtain torn in two,
Dead are raised to life;
"Finished!" the vict'ry cry.
Oh, to see my name
Written in the wounds,
For through Your suffering I am free.
Death is crushed to death;
Life is mine to live,
Won through Your selfless love.
FINAL CHORUS:
This, the pow'r of the cross:
Son of God—slain for us.
What a love! What a cost!
We stand forgiven at the cross.
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