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Good Friday- 18Apr25-Scripture Flow

Powerful Biblical Threads to Enrich the Sessions

1. Starting Prayer & Praise Hour (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM)

Theme: Trust in God’s Promises
Scriptural Context:

  • Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 22:1-14): Abraham’s trust in God led him to leave his homeland and later offer Isaac as a sacrifice. God’s faithfulness provided a ram, showcasing His provision.
  • Location: Mount Moriah, the site of Abraham’s ultimate test of trust, can parallel the sacrifice of Jesus on Calvary (modern-day Jerusalem).
    Reflection: Just as Abraham trusted God to fulfill His promises, let’s start this session by declaring our complete reliance on Him.

2. Time for Submission (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM)

Theme: Jesus, the King Who Submitted
Scriptural Context:

  • John 18:33-37: Jesus stood before Pilate with unwavering resolve, submitting to the Father’s plan for the redemption of humanity.
  • Character Highlight: Joseph in Genesis 37-50: Joseph trusted God through betrayal, slavery, and imprisonment. Like Jesus, his suffering had a redemptive purpose that saved many lives.
    Reflection: The ultimate act of submission was Jesus willingly laying down His life. How can we submit our struggles to God, trusting His redemptive plan?

3. Worship Mob (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)

Theme: Trust through Worship
Scriptural Context:

  • Paul and Silas in Prison (Acts 16:25-34): Worship brought freedom. Despite their chains, they trusted God and sang praises, leading to a miraculous release.
  • Location: Philippi, where their trust in God became a testimony to the jailer and his family.
    Reflection: Worship is a powerful expression of trust. Let’s pour out our hearts in worship, believing that God is our refuge.

4. Intercession 1 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

Theme: Trust and Flourish
Scriptural Context:

  • Jeremiah 17:7-8: Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
  • Character Highlight: Moses and the Exodus (Exodus 14): Moses trusted God when faced with the Red Sea, and God made a way.
  • Location: The Red Sea, a place of miraculous deliverance.
    Reflection: Pray for God’s guidance and intervention in areas where trust is needed—just as He parted the waters, He can make a way in our lives.

5. Sharing Session 1 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)

Theme: When We Argue with God
Scriptural Context:

  • Jonah (Jonah 4): Jonah’s reluctance showed his struggle to align with God’s mercy, but God’s patient guidance reminds us to trust His ways.
  • Reflection Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5.
    Reflection: Discuss how trusting God helps us overcome doubts and accept His perfect plans.

6. Intercession 2 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

Theme: Trusting God’s Protection
Scriptural Context:

  • Daniel in the Lion’s Den (Daniel 6:23): Daniel’s trust in God shut the mouths of lions.
  • Location: Babylon, where Daniel’s unwavering faith became a testimony to King Darius.
  • Psalm 91:2: “He is my refuge and fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
    Reflection: Pray for God’s protection over families, communities, and nations.

7. Sharing Session 2 (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

Theme: Power in Forgiveness
Scriptural Context:

  • The Woman Who Was Forgiven (Luke 7:47): Her love reflected the depth of her forgiveness.
  • Character Highlight: Peter (John 21:15-19): After denying Jesus, Peter was restored and entrusted with building the Church.
    Reflection: Share testimonies of forgiveness and restoration, and encourage others to trust in God’s mercy.

8. Intercession 3 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

Theme: Unshakable Trust in God’s Strength
Scriptural Context:

  • Isaiah 12:2: “God is my saviour; I will trust him and not be afraid.”
  • Character Highlight: Esther (Esther 4:14-16): Esther’s trust in God led her to risk her life for her people.
  • Location: The palace of King Xerxes in Susa, where Esther’s courage prevailed.
    Reflection: Pray for boldness and strength to trust God in the face of challenges.

9. Conclusion and Closing (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Theme: Trust in God’s Eternal Plan
Scriptural Context:

  • Romans 8:28: God’s purpose in all things.
  • Location Highlight: Golgotha (Calvary): The place of the crucifixion reminds us of the profound sacrifice and trust of Jesus.
  • Hebrews 13:5-6: Confidence in God’s unchanging presence.
    Closing Message:
    "Good Friday and Easter remind us that our trust in God is never misplaced. The cross was not the end—it was the beginning of eternal victory. Carry forward the trust, hope, and power of the resurrection into every aspect of your life. Walk in confidence, knowing that He who conquered the grave is faithful to fulfill His promises to you."



Scripture Flow

Starting Prayer and Introduction (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM)

  • Psalm 56:3-4 (CEVUK) - "When I am afraid, I will trust you. I praise your promises! I trust you and am not afraid. No one can harm me."
  • Isaiah 26:3-4 (CEVUK) - "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock."

Time for Submission (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM)

  • John 18:33-37 (CEVUK) - Pilate's questioning of Jesus about His kingship.

Worship Mob (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)

  • Psalm 62:8 (CEVUK) - "Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge."

Intercession 1 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

  • Jeremiah 17:7-8 (CEVUK) - "But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream."
  • Philippians 4:6-7 (CEVUK) - "Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God. Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel."

Sharing Session 1 (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)

  • Jonah 4 (CEVUK) - Good arguments vs. bad arguments.
  • Psalm 37:3-5 (CEVUK) - "Trust the Lord and live right! The land will be yours, and you will be safe. Do what the Lord wants, and he will give you your heart's desire. Let the Lord lead you and trust him to help."

Intercession 2 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

  • Daniel 6:23 (CEVUK) - "The king was very happy and ordered his servants to pull Daniel out of the pit. So they pulled him out and saw that he had not been hurt at all, for he trusted God."
  • Psalm 91:2 (CEVUK) - "I will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'"

Sharing Session 2 (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

  • Luke 7:22 (CEVUK) - Jesus' miracles as a testament to His power.
  • Luke 7:47 (CEVUK) - Forgiveness and love.

Intercession 3 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

  • Isaiah 12:2 (CEVUK) - "God is my saviour; I will trust him and not be afraid. The Lord gives me power and strength; he is my saviour."
  • Psalm 125:1 (CEVUK) - "Everyone who trusts the Lord is like Mount Zion that cannot be shaken and will stand forever."

Conclusion (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

  • Romans 8:28 (CEVUK) - "We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. They are the ones God has chosen for his purpose."
  • Hebrews 13:5-6 (CEVUK) - "Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, 'Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.' So we say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?'"
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