Song Lyrics
This Is Amazing Grace
[Verse] Who breaks the power of sin and darkness? Whose love is mighty and so much stronger? The King of Glory the King above all kings. Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder? And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder? The King of Glory the King above all kings.
[Chorus] This is amazing grace. This is unfailing love. That You would take my place. That You would bear my cross. You laid down Your life, That I would be set free. Oh Jesus I sing for all that You've done for me.
[Verse] Who brings our chaos back into order? Who makes the orphan a son and daughter? The King of Glory the King of Glory. Who rules the nations with truth and justice? Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance? The King of Glory the King above all kings.
[Bridge] Worthy is the Lamb who was slain. Worthy is the King who conquered the grave.
Abide
[verse] For my waking breath, for my daily bread, I depend on You. I depend on You. For the sun to rise, for my sleep at night, I depend on You. I depend on You.
[Chorus] You’re the way the truth and the life. You’re the well that never runs dry. I’m the branch and You are the vine. Draw me close and teach me to abide.
Be my strength, my song in the night. Be my all, my treasure, my prize. I am Yours forever, You're mine. Draw me close and teach me to abide.
[Verse] Where the Spirit leads, as I’m following, I depend on You. I depend on You. For the victories, still in front of me, I depend on You. I depend on You.
[Verse] When I pass through death, as I enter rest, I depend on You. I depend on You. For eternal life, to be raised with Christ, I depend on You. I depend on You.
[Tag] Oh would you teach me. Would You teach me to abide. I depend on You. I depend on You.
On The Vine: Love Each Other
John 15:12-14 This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command.
Question: Why did Jesus choose such a diverse group of disciples from different political, economic and social perspectives?
What Do We Learn?
1. We See Value in Every Person
Genesis 1:27 So God created human beings in his own image.
2. We Allow Space For Differences & Disagreements
3. We Promote Understanding
4. We Choose Forgiveness
Matthew 18:21-22 Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?”. “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!
5. We Serve as Agents of Reconciliation
PEACEMAKERS: A Culture of Reconciliation. We pursue Jesus' way of peace and serve as agents of reconciliation in all things.
Discussion Questions
Is there a word of phrase that stands out to you in John 15:12-14? Why does it stand out?
Can you think of a person (or group of people) that you have a difference or disagreement with? How might some of these principles make a difference in the relationship?
What do you think about our ‘Peacemakers’ culture statement and the idea that we serve as agents of reconciliation.
Closing Prayer
Loving Father, help me to live this day to the full, being true to you in every way.
Help me to give myself to others, being kind and generous to everyone I meet.
Help me to love those who don’t know you, proclaiming Christ in all I do and say.
Amen.
(adapted from Lectio 365)