This sermon was preached at our Maundy Thursday communion service and was a reflection on the suffering and deep agony which our Saviour faced in Gethsemane on the eve of His crucifixion. Taking the events of that night in three parts, the sermon points out that our Lord fought a mighty battle, won a great victory, and prepared the way for a glorious redemption. I trust it will be a blessing to you as you reflect on what our Saviour faced as our Sin-Bearer, our Scapegoat, and the Lamb of God who was slain as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.
Pastor La Belle was born in Florida, raised in Alabama until he was 15 years old, and then lived in Washington until he was 30, when he and his family left for Seminary in Philadelphia. He and his wife Chantry have been married for 24 years and have 7 children from ages 19 to 9: River, Schylie, Forrest, Terra, Sandy, Rocky, and Chantry. Pastor La Belle has published two books with Joel Beeke (Living by God's Promises and Living Zealously), with a third forthcoming (Living for God's Glory in Marriage) and is currently working on a Doctorate in Puritan Studies.
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