Morning Prayer 

Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.

Inspiration 

Christ Jesus was given up to suffering and death on a cruel Roman cross, by God the Father, in order that he might purge away our sins. He who had not offended at all, died for the offenses of sinners, the Just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God. And this Christ who so loved us enough to die did not remain in the grave, but He rose victoriously that he might raise us also to spiritual life and justify us through faith.

Prayer 

We know, Lord, that we all offend in many points, but that your dear Son offended in none. In your wisdom, O Lord, you knew there was no other way but the cross that a people for your praise could be redeemed. We thank you for your great love to us, and we know that you who gave up your own Son for us and raised him up from the dead will also raise up us on the Day of Christ. Amen.