Holy Week Special - Easter People Part 5: Simon of Cyrene

Contact usHoly Week Special - Easter People Part 5: Simon of CyreneHoly Week is a time when we can reflect on the events that led to Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection from the dead. In this short series of sermons that were originally delivered in 2025, we are drawn into these events through the eyes and the experiences of five people. Some were very close to Jesus throughout his ministry whilst others appear momentarily. But all can say the same thing: that they met Jesus.This is the final talk in our series on Easter People. Today we are encouraged to reflect on the events of the first 'Good Friday', through the eyes of Simon of Cyrene. Simon has a very brief mention in the gospel narrative. He had travelled a very great distance to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. It so happens that as he and his son are in the city a noisy procession is underway: some men are experiencing the final humiliation as they are being taken to the place of execution under the supervision of the Roman authorities. One staggers and falls under the weight of the cross he is forced to carry, and Simon is ordered, by a soldier, to carry it for Him ...We hope that our Easter People reflections have been helpful during Holy Week and that you have managed to find time to stop and be still. Thank you for supporting our podcast - please feel free to feedback through our Ask Dean a Question link. We are keen to hear your thoughts.You can see past sermons on the Leominster Baptist Church website at  Leominster Baptist Church - YouTube and can contact us directly with your feedback or queries through the Contact Us link at the top of the episode description text.Leominster Baptist Church can be found on Etnam Street in Leominster, Herefordshire. To find out more about us, visit our website leobc.co.uk. If you would like to speak to someone about anything that you have heard on our podcasts please give us a call and ask for a chat.