Monday, October 30, 2017

For November 5, 2017

Worship Next Sunday
November 5, 2017

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 Chronicles 11:10-19

Sermon Title: The Three Who Heard the Voice of the One

Music:
Opening Hymn: (W1) Give Praise to God
Preparation Hymn: (#529) Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Response Hymn: (#469) How Sweet and Awesome Is...
Closing Hymn: (#573) Am I a Soldier of the Cross

Meditation on God's Law: Fourth Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 33, Matthew 10:1-4

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 32 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Amos 9, Psalm 115 (Daily Worship)
Tuesday: Obadiah, Psalm 116 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Jonah 1, Psalm 117 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 33 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Matthew 10:1-4 (Next Sunday: NT Read.)

Saturday: 1 Chronicles 11:10-19 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 Chronicles 11:10-19

[10] Now these are the chiefs of David's mighty men, who gave him strong support in his kingdom, together with all Israel, to make him king, according to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. [11] This is an account of David's mighty men: Jashobeam, a Hachmonite, was chief of the three. He wielded his spear against 300 whom he killed at one time.

[12] And next to him among the three mighty men was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite. [13] He was with David at Pas-dammim when the Philistines were gathered there for battle. There was a plot of ground full of barley, and the men fled from the Philistines. [14] But he took his stand in the midst of the plot and defended it and killed the Philistines. And the LORD saved them by a great victory.

[15] Three of the thirty chief men went down to the rock to David at the cave of Adullam, when the army of Philistines was encamped in the Valley of Rephaim. [16] David was then in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then at Bethlehem. [17] And David said longingly, “Oh that someone would give me water to drink from the well of Bethlehem that is by the gate!” [18] Then the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines and drew water out of the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate and took it and brought it to David. But David would not drink it. He poured it out to the LORD [19] and said, “Far be it from me before my God that I should do this. Shall I drink the lifeblood of these men? For at the risk of their lives they brought it.” Therefore he would not drink it. These things did the three mighty men.

Matthew 10:1-4


[1] And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. [2] The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; [3] Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; [4] Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.


Monday, October 23, 2017

For October 29, 2017

Worship Next Sunday
October 29, 2017

Preaching: Rev. Nathan Snyder

Sermon Text: Hebrews 7:11-28

Sermon Title: Our Perfect, Sinless, Indestructible, Permanent High Priest

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#57) Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul
Preparation Hymn: (#163) At the Name of Jesus
Response Hymn: (#257) Stricken, Smitten and Afflicted
Closing Hymn: (#261) What Wondrous Love Is This

Meditation on God's Law: Third Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 32, John 10:1-18

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 31 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: (NO Daily Worship)
Tuesday: (NO Daily Worship)

Wednesday: (NO Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 32 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: John 10:1-18 (Next Sunday: NT Read.)

Saturday: Hebrews 7:11-28 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Hebrews 7:11-28

[11] Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under it the people received the law), what further need would there have been for another priest to arise after the order of Melchizedek, rather than one named after the order of Aaron? [12] For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is necessarily a change in the law as well. [13] For the one of whom these things are spoken belonged to another tribe, from which no one has ever served at the altar. [14] For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, and in connection with that tribe Moses said nothing about priests. [15] This becomes even more evident when another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek, [16] who has become a priest, not on the basis of a legal requirement concerning bodily descent, but by the power of an indestructible life. [17] For it is witnessed of him,
“You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”
[18] For on the one hand, a former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness [19] (for the law made nothing perfect); but on the other hand, a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God.
[20] And it was not without an oath. For those who formerly became priests were made such without an oath, [21] but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him:
“The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, 'You are a priest forever.’”
[22] This makes Jesus the guarantor of a better covenant. [23] The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, [24] but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. [25] Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. [26] For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens. [27] He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this once for all when he offered up himself. [28] For the law appoints men in their weakness as high priests, but the word of the oath, which came later than the law, appoints a Son who has been made perfect forever.

John 10:1-18


[1] “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. [2] But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. [3] To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. [4] When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. [5] A stranger they will not follow, but they will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” [6] This figure of speech Jesus used with them, but they did not understand what he was saying to them. [7] So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. [8] All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. [9] I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. [10] The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. [11] I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. [12] He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. [13] He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. [14] I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, [15] just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. [16] And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd. [17] For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. [18] No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.”


Monday, October 16, 2017

For October 22, 2017

Worship Next Sunday
October 22, 2017

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 Chronicles 11:4-9

Sermon Title: A New City of God

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#38) Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Preparation Hymn: (#172) Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder
Response Hymn: (#347) The Church's One Foundation
Closing Hymn: (#699) Like a River Glorious

Meditation on God's Law: Second Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 31, Matthew 9:35-38

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 30 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Amos 6, Psalm 112 (Daily Worship)
Tuesday: Amos 7, Psalm 113 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Amos 8, Psalm 114 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 31 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Matthew 9:35-38 (Next Sunday: NT Read.)

Saturday: 1 Chronicles 11:4-9 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 Chronicles 11:4-9

[4] And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, that is, Jebus, where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land. [5] The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You will not come in here.” Nevertheless, David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David. [6] David said, “Whoever strikes the Jebusites first shall be chief and commander.” And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief. [7] And David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David. [8] And he built the city all around from the Millo in complete circuit, and Joab repaired the rest of the city. [9] And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of hosts was with him.

Matthew 9:32-34


[35] And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. [36] When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. [37] Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; [38] therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”


Monday, October 9, 2017

For October 15, 2017

Worship Next Sunday
October 15, 2017

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 Chronicles 11:4-9

Sermon Title: A New City of God

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#9) All You That Fear Jehovah's Name
Preparation Hymn: (#335) Gracious Spirit Dwell with Me
Response Hymn: (#345) Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
Closing Hymn: (#460) Amazing Grace!

Meditation on God's Law: First Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 30, Matthew 9:32-34

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 29 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Amos 4, Psalm 110 (Daily Worship)
Tuesday: Amos 5, Psalm 111 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Amos 6, Psalm 112 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 30 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Matthew 9:32-34 (Next Sunday: NT Read.)

Saturday: 1 Chronicles 11:4-9 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 Chronicles 11:4-9

[4] And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, that is, Jebus, where the Jebusites were, the inhabitants of the land. [5] The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You will not come in here.” Nevertheless, David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David. [6] David said, “Whoever strikes the Jebusites first shall be chief and commander.” And Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, so he became chief. [7] And David lived in the stronghold; therefore it was called the city of David. [8] And he built the city all around from the Millo in complete circuit, and Joab repaired the rest of the city. [9] And David became greater and greater, for the LORD of hosts was with him.

Matthew 9:32-34

[32] As they were going away, behold, a demon-oppressed man who was mute was brought to him. [33] And when the demon had been cast out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds marveled, saying, “Never was anything like this seen in Israel.” [34] But the Pharisees said, “He casts out demons by the prince of demons.”


Monday, October 2, 2017

For October 8, 2017

Worship Next Sunday
October 8, 2017

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 Chronicles 11:1-3

Sermon Title: A Glorious Commitment

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#7) From All That Dwell below the Skies
Preparation Hymn: (#156) O Lord, How Shall I Meet You
Response Hymn: (#157) None Other Lamb, None Other Name
Closing Hymn: (#286) Worship Christ, the Risen King!

Meditation on God's Law: 2nd Great Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 29, Matthew 9:27-31

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 146 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: (NO Daily Worship)
Tuesday: (NO Daily Worship)

Wednesday: (NO Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 29 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Matthew 9:27-31 (Next Sunday: NT Read.)

Saturday: 1 Chronicles 11:1-3 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 Chronicles 11:1-3

[1] Then all Israel gathered together to David at Hebron and said, “Behold, we are your bone and flesh. [2] In times past, even when Saul was king, it was you who led out and brought in Israel. And the LORD your God said to you, ‘You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be prince over my people Israel.’” [3] So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the LORD. And they anointed David king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel.

Matthew 9:27-31

[27] And as Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed him, crying aloud, “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” [28] When he entered the house, the blind men came to him, and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.” [29] Then he touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith be it done to you.” [30] And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them, “See that no one knows about it.” [31] But they went away and spread his fame through all that district.