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Series Code: HHJ
Program Code: HHJ000016S
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00:44 Down the Via Dolorosa 00:49 in Jerusalem that day 00:54 The soldiers tried to clear the narrow streets 01:02 But the crowd pressed in to see 01:06 The Man condemned to die 01:10 on Calvary 01:15 Down the Via Dolorosa 01:20 called the way of suffering 01:24 Like a lamb came my Messiah, 01:28 Christ the King 01:32 And He chose to walk that road 01:36 Out of His love for you and me 01:44 Down the Via Dolorosa, 01:50 all the way 01:54 to Calvary 02:04 He was bleeding from a beating 02:08 There were stripes upon His back 02:12 And He wore a crown of thorns 02:16 upon His head 02:21 And He bore with every step 02:24 The scorn of those who cried out 02:28 for His death 02:32 Down the Via Dolorosa 02:36 called the way of suffering 02:40 Like a lamb came the Messiah, 02:43 Christ the King 02:47 But He chose to walk that road 02:51 Out of His love 02:53 for you and me 02:59 Down the Via Dolorosa, 03:04 all the way 03:08 to Calvary 03:14 That blood that would cleanse 03:16 the souls of all men 03:20 Made its way through the heart 03:23 of Jerusalem 03:30 Down the Via Dolorosa 03:36 called the way of suffering 03:39 Like a lamb came my Messiah, 03:42 Christ the King 03:46 But He chose to walk that road 03:49 out of His love for you and me 03:58 Down the Via Dolorosa, 04:02 all the way 04:08 to Calvary 04:17 music... 04:25 Calvary... 04:33 Music... 04:41 You know Satan is doing 04:44 everything in his power that he can 04:47 to hide the truth of God's love from us 04:50 because he knows that if we were to see that love 04:53 for what it really is... it would change us 04:56 and the gospel would become a living force inside of us 05:01 and not just a lifeless theory 05:03 and so, he does everything he can to distract us 05:07 and he's created all these images and pictures of God 05:11 and... of cruelty and... and things that are not true 05:14 so, for the next few minutes, 05:17 we're going to be taking a deeper look 05:21 into this incredible love and sacrifice 05:24 because when we see it for what it truly is, 05:28 we will grow to love Him more and more. 05:32 That day Christ not only bore the cross 05:36 but He bore the guilt of every sin ever committed 05:41 since Adam 05:43 and He felt the anguish that each sinner will feel 05:47 when the mercy is no longer offered 05:50 and as He faced death, 05:54 this is something we don't often think about. 05:58 He didn't know... He couldn't see past the grave 06:01 and He didn't know 06:03 if His sacrifice was going to be accepted 06:06 but yet, even though He could not see... 06:10 the Father was beside Him all the way... 06:14 longing to take the pain away 06:16 as Christ feared that sin would be so offensive to God 06:20 that it would separate them eternally. 06:23 Now the question I want to... 06:26 that I ask when I think about this is, 06:29 "Why would they do that? 06:31 Why would they go through this?" 06:33 The only answer is... love... they truly love us. 06:38 Pause... 06:49 Music... 07:07 Blood and sorrow flow 07:12 from the languid brow 07:17 of Jesus dying 07:21 And tears from heaven's eyes 07:29 are the anguished drops of a Father crying 07:37 Oh, why? 07:45 This must be a cross of love 07:51 for God to bruise His only Son 07:59 Jesus, what a sacrifice to reach us 08:08 It had to be a cross of love. 08:16 Emblems of his pain 08:23 Oh, splintered wood 08:27 of my transgression 08:33 I'll never comprehend 08:38 How an act so great 08:45 gave love expression 08:49 Oh, why? 08:54 This must be a cross of love 09:01 for God to bruise His only Son 09:11 Jesus, what a sacrifice to reach us 09:18 It had to be a cross of love. 09:26 Oh this must be a cross of love 09:34 for God to bruise His only Son 09:43 Jesus, what a sacrifice to reach us 09:50 It had to be a cross of love. 09:57 Oh, Jesus, what a sacrifice to reach us, 10:05 It had to be a cross 10:12 of 10:15 love... 10:27 music... 10:40 cross of love. 10:46 So often, the gift of salvation 10:53 is something that is taken for granted 10:55 but I want you to think for a moment 10:58 that this gift could just as easily not have been given. 11:02 When sin entered the world, 11:04 God could easily have just stepped back and said, 11:06 "I'm done... I'm done with them. " 11:08 He could have done that 11:10 because the wages of sin is death 11:13 but Jesus the Son of God... 11:17 He was touched with pity for us 11:21 and so, He went before His Father 11:24 and he pleaded on our behalf 11:27 and He offered to take the guilt and the shame 11:31 of our sin upon Himself 11:34 and you know, we're told that the Father struggled immensely 11:42 with this decision 11:43 and while He struggled with it, 11:46 the fate of all mankind hung in the balance. 11:48 What if He had said, "No... " 11:54 I want you to put yourself in His position for a moment 11:59 and think to yourself, 12:00 "What would you have said in that moment?" 12:03 We're told that the Father struggled between whether 12:09 to give His beloved Son to die for the human race 12:14 or let them perish 12:18 but because of a love that cannot be measured or expressed 12:25 He chose to let it happen 12:30 and to send His Son to die for us 12:32 and He did that even knowing how few would accept that gift 12:40 but here in His love... 12:43 not that we love God but that He loved us 12:47 and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 12:52 Music. 13:16 How deep the Father's love for us, 13:21 how vast beyond all measure, 13:27 That He should give His only Son 13:34 To make a wretch His treasure. 13:39 How great the pain of searing loss... 13:45 The Father turns His face away, 13:51 As wounds which mar the Chosen One 13:57 Bring many sons to glory. 14:05 Music. 14:19 Behold the man upon a cross, 14:24 My sin upon His shoulders; 14:30 Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice 14:34 Call out among the scoffers. 14:40 It was my sin that held Him there 14:45 Until it was accomplished; 14:51 His dying breath has brought me life... 14:56 I know that it is finished. 15:04 Music. 15:30 I will not boast of anything, 15:36 No gifts, no power, no wisdom; 15:41 But I will boast in Jesus Christ, 15:46 His death and resurrection. 15:51 Why should I gain from His reward? 15:56 I cannot give an answer; 16:01 But this I know with all my heart... 16:07 His wounds have paid my ransom. 16:15 Music. 16:29 How deep the Father's love 16:37 music... 16:44 for us. 16:52 Music. 17:07 It has been Satan's purpose from the very beginning 17:11 to eternally separate us from God 17:13 but here's the good news, 17:15 because of Christ's sacrifice, 17:17 we have become more closely united to God 17:21 than if we had never fallen. 17:22 By taking on our human nature, He bound Himself to humanity 17:28 by a tie that is never to be broken. 17:31 Isn't that good news? 17:33 Because of Christ's death and resurrection, 17:38 His toiling, struggling ones on earth 17:42 are declared justified. 17:43 Where He is... there His church shall be 17:47 and I love this quotation, 17:51 it says, "The Father's arms encircled His Son 17:54 when He welcomed Him home after the resurrection 17:57 and the word was given, 17:58 'Let all the angels of God worship Him. '" 18:01 Can you imagine a moment like that? 18:04 Love has conquered. 18:06 The family of earth... 18:08 the family of heaven... they are one 18:10 and for our... for us... our Lord ascended 18:13 and for us He lives. 18:15 Wherefore, He is able to save them to the uttermost 18:21 that come unto God by Him 18:23 seeing that He ever lives to make intercession for them. 18:27 Pause... 18:34 Music... 18:55 Before the throne of God above 19:00 I have a strong, a perfect plea 19:07 A great high Priest whose name is Love 19:12 Whoever lives and pleads for me 19:19 My name is graven on His hands 19:24 My name is written on His heart 19:30 I know that while in heaven He stands 19:35 No tongue can bid me thence depart... 19:41 No tongue can bid me thence 19:44 depart. 19:50 Music. 19:55 When Satan tempts me to despair 20:01 And tells me of the guilt within 20:06 Upward I look and see Him there 20:11 Who made an end to all my sin 20:17 Because the sinless Savior died 20:22 My sinful soul is counted free 20:27 For God the just is satisfied 20:32 To look on Him and pardon me 20:38 To look on Him and pardon 20:42 me. 20:47 Music. 20:52 Behold Him there the risen Lamb 20:56 My perfect spotless righteousness 21:01 The great unchangeable I am 21:06 The King of glory and of grace 21:12 One with Himself I cannot die 21:17 My soul is purchased by His blood 21:22 My life is hid with Christ on high 21:26 With Christ my Savior and my God! 21:32 One with Himself I cannot die 21:37 My soul is purchased by His blood 21:42 My life is hid with Christ on high 21:47 With Christ my Savior and my God... 21:53 With Christ my Savior and 21:57 my God! 22:04 Music. 22:18 There's absolutely no greater joy 22:23 than to live for the One who died for you 22:26 and I want to leave you with this thought, 22:30 do not let the sacrifice 22:31 that was made for your eternal happiness be in vain 22:35 because of the short-lived amusements... 22:38 pleasures or distractions of this world. 22:40 It's not worth it. 22:43 God has given us everything, 22:47 He has dedicated everything for us 22:51 and His great reward for that love is going to be 22:57 bringing us home to be with Him forever. 23:00 We're living in earth's final moments... in the judgment hour 23:06 and there's no time to lose in surrendering our lives 23:12 to the One who loves us more than anyone else ever could 23:19 and as I sing this final song about God's amazing grace, 23:26 and how He has given us true freedom... 23:29 I want to invite you to surrender 23:32 or re-surrender your life to Him 23:35 because there is no one more able to care for you... 23:42 for you and to keep you safe than God. 23:47 Pause. 23:51 Music. 24:07 Amazing grace! 24:11 How sweet the sound 24:15 That saved a wretch 24:20 like me! 24:24 I once was lost, 24:28 but now I'm found; 24:32 Was blind, but now I see. 24:40 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, 24:49 And grace my fears relieved; 24:57 How precious did that grace appear 25:06 The hour I first believed. 25:13 My chains are gone 25:18 I've been set free 25:22 My God, my Savior 25:26 has ransomed me 25:30 And like a flood 25:33 His mercy reigns 25:37 Unending love, 25:41 amazing grace 25:45 music... 25:59 The Lord has promised good to me 26:06 His word my hope secures 26:15 He will my shield and portion be 26:22 As long as life endures 26:29 My chains are gone 26:33 I've been set free 26:37 My God, my Savior 26:41 has ransomed me 26:44 And like a flood His mercy reigns 26:50 Unending love, 26:55 amazing grace 26:59 My chains are gone 27:03 I've been set free 27:06 My God, my Savior 27:10 has ransomed me 27:14 And like a flood 27:17 His mercy reigns 27:20 Unending love, 27:24 amazing grace 27:30 music... 27:34 The earth shall soon dissolve like snow 27:42 The sun forbear to shine 27:51 But God, Who called me here below, 27:59 Will be forever mine 28:08 Will be forever mine... 28:17 You are forever 28:24 mine. 28:28 Pause. 28:43 Piano... 28:59 Years of time have come and gone 29:03 Since I first heard it told 29:07 How Jesus would come again some day 29:16 If back then it seemed so real 29:20 Then I just can't help but feel 29:24 How much closer 29:27 His coming is today 29:32 Signs of the times are everywhere 29:40 There's a brand new feeling in the air 29:49 Keep your eyes upon the eastern sky 29:56 Lift up your heads 30:00 redemption draweth nigh 30:05 Piano... 30:10 Wars and strife on every hand 30:14 And violence fills our land 30:18 Still some people doubt He'll come again 30:27 But the Word of God is true 30:31 He'll redeem His chosen few 30:35 Don't lose hope 30:37 soon Christ Jesus will descend 30:43 And signs of the times are everywhere 30:51 There's a brand new feeling in the air 31:00 Keep your eyes upon the eastern sky 31:07 Lift up your head 31:11 Lift up your head... 31:15 Lift up your head 31:19 redemption draweth 31:24 nigh. 31:31 Hello and a special welcome to all of you 31:36 who may be watching online 31:37 as part of this Secrets Unsealed Summit. 31:40 My name is Melissa Laurel Alexander 31:42 and joining me here on the piano is my brother Rodney Laurel. 31:46 We live in Fresno, California 31:48 and have been singing and playing piano... 31:50 sharing songs about Jesus since we were quite young. 31:53 We are so happy to share with you now a few songs... 31:57 songs, I pray, of hope and encouragement 31:59 and especially of the precious hope we have... 32:02 the blessed hope of our Lord Jesus' soon return. 32:05 As we look around us in the world right now, 32:08 there is chaos and uncertainty to an even greater level, 32:13 perhaps than we have ever seen before 32:15 in the history of the world 32:16 and all of us in many ways have been affected. 32:20 This earth is ripe for the second coming of Jesus 32:23 and His judgment hour indeed is at hand. 32:27 The Bible tells us that men's... 32:29 people's hearts are failing them for fear... 32:32 fear for what is happening and what is to come 32:36 but, should we be fearful 32:38 if we're prepared to face what's coming and what that means? 32:42 And the real question we must all answer one day is, 32:46 "Are we ready for Jesus to come?" 32:49 Piano... 33:16 The theme of the Bible is Jesus, 33:24 And how He came to save men. 33:32 The plan of salvation assures us, 33:40 He's coming back again. 33:48 Are you ready for Jesus to come? 33:57 Are you faithful in all that you do? 34:04 Have you fought a good fight; 34:08 Have you stood for the right: 34:13 Have others seen Jesus in you. 34:20 Are you ready to stand in your place? 34:28 Are you ready to look on His face? 34:36 Can you look up and say, 34:40 "This is my Lord!" 34:46 Are you ready for Jesus to come? 34:55 Piano... 35:03 Don't cling to the world 35:07 and its treasures, 35:12 This earth will soon pass away 35:19 But give Him your heart 35:23 without measure, 35:27 He's coming back again. 35:35 Are you ready for Jesus to come? 35:44 Are you faithful in all that you do? 35:51 Have you fought a good fight; 35:54 Have you stood for the right; 35:58 Have others seen Jesus in you? 36:05 Are you ready to stand in your place? 36:13 Are you ready to look on His face? 36:20 Can you look up and say, 36:25 "This is my Lord!" 36:32 Are you ready for Jesus... 36:37 Are you ready for Jesus 36:42 Are you ready 36:45 for Jesus 36:48 to come? 36:53 Music... 37:01 There's a story you may know 37:03 in the book of Matthew 37:04 about 10 virgins. 37:06 They were all waiting for the bridegroom to come 37:10 so they could join the wedding party 37:12 and celebrate that he had come for his bride... 37:15 but as we know, 37:17 they all fell asleep while waiting 37:19 but at midnight, there was a cry... 37:21 "The bridegroom is coming, go out to meet him. " 37:24 Half of them were ready with their lamps burning bright 37:28 but half of them were not. 37:30 This story will be repeated at the end of time 37:33 and whether we are spiritually asleep or not, 37:37 the Bridegroom will come. 37:40 Piano. 38:13 I hear the sound 38:18 of a mighty rushing wind 38:25 And it's closer now 38:31 than it's ever been 38:38 I can almost hear the trumpet 38:44 As Gabriel sounds the call 38:51 At the midnight cry 38:56 we'll be going home 39:02 When Jesus steps out 39:07 On a cloud to call His children 39:13 The dead in Christ shall rise 39:18 to meet Him in the air 39:24 And then those that remain 39:30 Shall be quickly changed 39:36 At the midnight cry 39:41 When Jesus comes again 39:46 Piano... 40:03 I look around me 40:06 I see prophecies fulfilled 40:12 And signs of the times 40:17 they're appearing everywhere 40:23 I can almost hear the Father 40:29 As He says, "Son, go get your children... " 40:36 At the midnight cry 40:40 The bride of Christ shall rise 40:46 When Jesus steps out 40:52 on a cloud to call His children 40:57 The dead in Christ shall rise 41:03 to meet Him in the air 41:08 And then those that remain 41:13 Shall be quickly changed 41:19 At the midnight cry 41:24 When Jesus comes again 41:29 And then those that remain 41:36 Shall be quickly changed 41:43 At the midnight cry 41:46 When Jesus comes again 41:53 At the midnight cry 41:58 When Jesus comes again... 42:03 comes again. 42:12 Piano. 42:18 Yes, Jesus is coming very soon... 42:22 about to make His appearance on this earth 42:25 The first time He came 42:27 it was to establish His kingdom of grace 42:30 but when He comes the second time, 42:32 it will be to set up His eternal kingdom of glory 42:36 with those who've responded to His voice. 42:39 In Matthew 25:31 it says, 42:42 "When the Son of Man shall come in His glory, 42:45 and all the holy angels with Him, 42:47 then shall He sit upon the throne of His glory. " 42:51 Every eye shall see Him in all His majesty and splendor. 42:56 Piano... 43:13 Born of a mighty God 43:20 Sent from His heavenly throne 43:26 Given to reign over kings and priests 43:33 The sins of man to atone 43:40 The Messiah will return 43:47 The hour unknown to men 43:54 Of fanfare of praise 43:58 will inhabit the earth 44:01 As creation rejoices in Him 44:08 In majesty He will come 44:17 With the sound of the trumpet 44:20 To claim the redeemed 44:23 In majesty He will come 44:29 Jesus the Savior 44:32 eternal King 44:35 Every knee in heaven and earth will bow 44:41 To this most holy One 44:46 In majesty 44:52 He will come 44:59 Piano. 45:06 Clothed in His regal robes 45:13 Crowned in His sovereignty 45:19 A scepter of righteousness in His hand 45:26 Our Lord for eternity 45:33 His kingdom will have no end 45:40 For those who have known God's grace 45:47 The saints of all ages 45:50 will gather as one 45:53 To joyfully look on His face 46:02 In majesty He will come 46:09 With the sound of the trumpet 46:12 to claim the redeemed 46:15 In majesty He will come 46:21 Jesus the Savior 46:24 eternal King 46:27 Every knee in heaven and earth will bow 46:33 To this most holy One 46:39 In majesty He will come 46:49 He'll come in majesty 46:54 Worship His majesty... 46:59 Unto Jesus 47:03 Be all glory, honor and praise 47:10 Majesty... 47:15 Kingdom authority 47:19 Flows from His throne 47:22 unto His own 47:24 His anthem raise 47:29 In majesty 47:34 He will come 47:37 With the sound of the trumpet 47:39 to claim the redeemed 47:42 In majesty He will come 47:47 Jesus the Savior 47:50 eternal king 47:53 Every knee in heaven and earth will bow 47:58 To this most holy One 48:05 In majesty... 48:09 In majesty 48:16 He will come 48:24 He will come! 48:33 When Jesus come in all His glory 48:35 that will only be the beginning of the wonderful reunion 48:39 of our Lord and Savior with His children 48:42 when we all get to heaven 48:43 and after the millennium, 48:45 God will descend from heaven down to earth 48:47 and make His dwelling here with us 48:49 a literal heaven on earth. 48:51 John the Revelator wrote about this 48:54 when he said in Revelation 21 verse 22, 48:57 "I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, 49:00 coming down from God out of heaven, 49:02 prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. " 49:05 What a glorious vision that must have been 49:09 of the City of God coming down to this earth! 49:13 Pause. 49:16 Piano... 49:25 Last night I lay asleeping 49:29 There came a dream so fair, 49:33 I stood in old Jerusalem 49:37 Beside the temple there 49:40 I heard the children singing 49:44 And ever as they sang, 49:48 Methought the voice of Angels 49:52 From Heaven in answer rang 49:55 Methought the voice of Angels 50:02 From Heaven in answer rang 50:08 "Jerusalem, Jerusalem! 50:16 Lift up you gates and sing, 50:21 Hosanna in the highest 50:27 Hosanna to your King!" 50:33 Piano... 50:47 And then methought my dream was changed 50:51 The streets no longer rang 50:54 Hushed were the glad Hosannas 50:58 The little children sang 51:02 The night grew dark with mystery, 51:05 The morn was cold and chill 51:09 As the shadow of a cross arose 51:13 Upon a lonely hill 51:17 As the shadow of a cross arose 51:23 Upon a lonely hill 51:29 "Jerusalem, Jerusalem! 51:37 Hark! how the Angels sing, 51:42 Hosanna in the highest, 51:48 Hosanna to your King!" 51:55 Piano... 52:08 And once again the scene was changed 52:12 New earth there seemed to be 52:17 I saw the Holy City 52:21 Beside the tideless sea 52:25 The light of God was on its streets 52:29 The gates were open wide, 52:35 And all who would might enter 52:41 And no one was denied. 52:47 No need of moon or stars by night, 52:53 Or sun to shine by day, 52:59 It was the new Jerusalem 53:05 That would not pass away 53:11 It was the new Jerusalem 53:18 That would not pass away 53:25 "Jerusalem! Jerusalem 53:32 Sing for the night is o'er 53:37 Hosanna in the highest 53:43 Hosanna for evermore!" 53:49 Hosanna in the highest 53:58 Hosanna 54:03 for evermore!" 54:11 Piano. 54:16 I'm looking forward and I hope you are too 54:20 to a time... a wondrous time 54:23 when there will be no more sorrow... 54:26 sickness... pandemics... death... 54:29 tears... a time of no more night. 54:32 In that bright city and in that land of light, 54:35 we will praise God forever for His wondrous love 54:39 and for saving us to live with Him forevermore. 54:42 Piano... 55:07 The timeless theme, 55:10 Earth and Heaven will pass away 55:17 It's not a dream, 55:19 God will make all things new that day 55:27 Gone is the curse 55:30 from which I stumbled and fell 55:36 Evil is banished 55:40 to eternal hell 55:47 No more night, 55:52 no more pain 55:56 No more tears, 56:00 never crying again 56:05 praises to the great "I AM" 56:13 We will live in the light 56:17 of the risen Lamb 56:23 Piano... 56:28 See all around, 56:30 how the nations bow down to sing 56:37 The only sound 56:39 is the praises to Christ, our King 56:47 Slowly the names 56:51 from the book are read 56:56 I know the King, 56:59 there is no need to dread 57:07 No more night, 57:10 no more pain 57:15 No more tears, 57:19 never crying again 57:23 Praises to the great "I AM" 57:31 We will live in the light 57:35 of the risen Lamb 57:41 See over there, 57:44 there's a mansion prepared for me 57:49 Where I will live with my Savior 57:54 eternally 58:00 No more night, 58:04 no more pain 58:08 No more tears, 58:12 never crying again 58:16 Praises to 58:20 the great "I AM" 58:24 We will live in the light 58:28 of the risen Lamb 58:33 We will live in the light 58:36 We will live in the light... 58:40 We will live in the light 58:45 of the risen 58:50 Lamb. |
Revised 2021-04-15