Once again we meditate on an Old Testament passage that is all about Jesus Christ. When we read "

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The Lord God has opened my ear,
and I was not rebellious;
I turned not backward.

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I gave my back to those who strike,
and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard;
I hid not my face
from disgrace and spitting.

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But the Lord God helps me;
therefore I have not been disgraced;
therefore I have set my face like a flint,
and I know that I shall not be put to shame."

We realize that Christ humbled Himself in so many ways, even giving His cheeks to His tormentors. Chad meditates on this and the meaning of "Word of the Father".

Lynn sings "Step by Step".

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Lyrics to "Step by Step"

Though I walk through darkness

And my eyes they cannot see

Your voice has been my light.

With every step guiding me

Word of the Father

You speak to me

You offered Yourself

For Your enemies

Morning by morning

Awaken me I pray

Not by my own light

And not in my own way

Lord you will help me

With every step, every hour

Day by day

With every step, every hour

Day by day

You are the Word

You didn’t hide Your face

From hate and disgrace

You brought light to the darkness

To the whole human race

Word of the Father

You speak to me

You offered Yourself

For Your enemies

Morning by morning

Awaken me I pray

Not by my own light

And not in my own way

Lord you will help me

With every step, every hour

Day by day

With every step, every hour

Day by day

You are the Word

You gave Your back to those who strike,
and Your cheeks to those who pulled out Your beard;
You did not hide Your face

You did not hide Your face
from all of this disgrace

You sustain me and remain with a word

All who are weary

And Your sacrifice was not in vain

You carried all our shame

I hope in Your name

The name without shame

The mighty name of Jesus

You are the Word