This week's lessons: Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16, Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29;
Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 31:9-16, Philippians 2:5-11, Mark 14:1-15:47 or
Mark 15:1-39, (40-47)

Adult Student Pew-work

Focus Statement: “And they crucified him, and divided his clothes among them, casting lots to decide what each should take.”

  1. In what ways do some modern governments act unjustly and brutally, as Pilate acted in his role as governor?

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  1. How do you benefit, from the unloving or unjust acts of goverments or corporations that have power in our society?

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  1. How can the people of Emmanual act out our remorse for our sins, by acting with compassion to victims of unjustly-wielded power?

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  1. What gift of great cost (actual cost or spiritual and emotional cost to you) can you pour out at the feet of Jesus this Easter?

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No Bible Study on Easter Sunday: Sunrise service, Church breakfast, and Communion!
Easter: Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8
2nd Sunday of Easter: Acts 4:32-35, Psalm 133, 1 John 1:1-2:2, John 20:19-31