Handel's Messiah Spring Series 2016

After Easter, I will lead a series for Trinity Church based on Part Three of Handel's Messiah.  Part Three focuses on the eternal reign of the risen Christ.  It is less well-known than the first two parts.    

Many people assume the oratorio ends with the Hallelujah chorus.  After all, what is left after the Messiah’s miraculous birth and his defeat of sin, evil, and death? 

Although Christ is victorious, the end of history has only just begun.  Christ’s resurrection has initiated the divine kingdom, but until it is fulfilled, we still must struggle against sin, resist the evil of violence and hatred, and overcome injustices of all sorts. 

Part Three of Messiah focuses on Christ’s eternal reign.  It begins with an affirmation of Christ’s resurrection.  It celebrates the transformation of sharing in Christ’s death and resurrection, and then it anticipates the hope of eternal life.  The oratorio concludes with a hymn of unending praise:

“Blessing and honour, glory and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb, for ever and ever.  Amen.”  

On Pentecost, May 15, the Chancel Choir will offer Part Three with organ and chamber orchestra during 10:30 a.m. worship.

Mar. 27

Hallelujah

Revelation 11:15; 19:6

Apr. 3

My Redeemer Liveth

Job 19:23-27

Apr. 10

All Shall Be Made Alive

1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Apr. 17

We Shall Be Changed

1 Corinthians 15:51-53

Apr. 24

Death Where Is Thy Sting?

1 Corinthians 15:54-58

May 1

If God Be For Us

Romans 8:31-38

May 8

Worthy Is the Lamb

Revelation 5:11-13

May 15

Amen!

Revelation 3:13-21