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image :: Did You Speak To Me?, William Merritt Chase (1897, American)
Preparation for Worship :: He Reveals
“This is what we should in short seek in the whole of Scripture: truly to know Jesus Christ, and the infinite riches that are comprised in Him and are offered to us by Him from God the Father. If one were to sift through the whole Law and the Prophets, he would not find a single word which would not draw and bring us to Him.” (John Calvin)
“The LORD has made known His salvation.” (Psalm 98:2)
Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs for Feb 9
:: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (Walter C. Smith, 1867) audio // chart
:: The Gospel Is Good News Indeed (William Gadsby, 1773-1844) audio // chart
:: What Wondrous Love is This (American Folk Hymn, c.1811) audio // chart
:: How Firm a Foundation (R. Keen, c.1787) audio // chart
:: Come Ye Sinners (Joseph Hart, 1759) audio // chart
:: Gloria Patri (2nd century hymn; Henry W. Greatorex, 1851) audio // chart
Call to Worship :: Hebrews 1:1-3
Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power.
Old Testament Reading :: Psalm 98:1-3
Sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done marvelous things; His right hand and His holy arm have worked salvation for Him. The Lord has made His salvation known and revealed His righteousness to the nations. He has remembered His love and His faithfulness to Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
Sermon :: Ephesians 4:11-16
11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, 14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. 15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.
We Confess Our Sin Together
Father in heaven, We confess that we have sinned against You in our thoughts, words and deeds. You have spoken definitively by Your Son: forgive us for living as if You never act, never hear, never speak. Forgive us for the vigilante justice we pursue through our plotting, slander, gossip, self-righteous anger and passive aggression. Forgive us for living as if You do not care for us. Forgive us and cleanse us. Fill us with Your Spirit, that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways. To the glory of Your Name. Amen.
Words of Encouragement :: Romans 8:1-2
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.