The long night is over and new-man is on trial for his life. Experience tells us that while power rises up, grace brings down. Two sons of God are in the dock. Barabbas, wedded to the sword and anxious for change. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, armed only with the weapons of love. The verdict is determined.
The blood is on Israel and its children, yet the currency of sacrifice will soon cleanse and redeem the rebellious children of Abraham.
For everyone we’ve sacrificed in the name
of progress
For everyone we’ve judged in the desire
for perfection
For everyone we’ve condemned through fear of challenge
Lord, forgive us our blindness.