For February 4, 2018

Worship Next Sunday

February 4, 2018

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 Chronicles 19

Sermon Title: The Battle of the Ages

Music:

Opening Hymn: (#19) Thee We Adore, Eternal Lord!

Preparation Hymn: (#331) Come, O Come, Thou ...

Response Hymn: (#670) If Thou But Suffer God to Guide ...

Closing Hymn: (#299) Look, Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious

Meditation on God's Law: Fourth Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalms 42 and 43, Matthew 12:1-8

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Psalm 41 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Zechariah 9, Psalm 129 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Zechariah 10, Psalm 130 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Zechariah 11, Psalm 131 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalms 42 and 43 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Matthew 12:1-8 (Next Sunday: NT Read.)

Saturday: 1 Chronicles 19 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 Chronicles 19

A serious misinterpretation

becomes a little world war.

The Lord gives victory to David and Israel.

May the Lord do what seems good to Him!

Matthew 12:1-8

[1] At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. [2] But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, “Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.” [3] He said to them, “Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, and those who were with him: [4] how he entered the house of God and ate the bread of the Presence, which it was not lawful for him to eat nor for those who were with him, but only for the priests? [5] Or have you not read in the Law how on the Sabbath the priests in the temple profane the Sabbath and are guiltless? [6] I tell you, something greater than the temple is here. [7] And if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the guiltless. [8] For the Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.”

For January 28, 2018

Worship Next Sunday

January 28, 2018

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 Chronicles 18

Sermon Title: In the Service of the King

Music:

Opening Hymn: (#166) Wondrous King, All-Glorious

Preparation Hymn: (#172) Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder

Response Hymn: (#342) Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation

Closing Hymn: (#604) Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart

Meditation on God's Law: Third Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 41, Matthew 11:25-30

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Psalm 40 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Zechariah 7, Psalm 127 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Zechariah 8, Psalm 128 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Zechariah 9, Psalm 129 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 41 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Matthew 11:25-30 (Next Sunday: NT Read.)

Saturday: 1 Chronicles 18 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 Chronicles 18

The Lord gave victory to David

David reigned over all Israel

Matthew 11:25-30

[25] At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; [26] yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. [27] All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. [28] Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. [29] Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. [30] For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

For January 21, 2018

Worship Next Sunday

January 21, 2018

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 Chronicles 17

Sermon Title: Blessed Forever

Music:

Opening Hymn: (#53) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Preparation Hymn: (#331) Come, O Come, Thou Quickening

Response Hymn: (#75) O Father, You Are Sovereign

Closing Hymn: (#465) Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord

Meditation on God's Law: Second Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 40, Matthew 11:20-24

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Psalm 39 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Zechariah 5, Psalm 125 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Zechariah 6, Psalm 126 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Zechariah 7, Psalm 127 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 40 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Matthew 11:20-24 (Next Sunday: NT Read.)

Saturday: 1 Chronicles 17 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 Chronicles 17

The longing of David's heart

The Word of the Lord to David

David's prayer

Matthew 11:20-24

[20] Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. [21] “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. [22] But I tell you, it will be more bearable on the day of judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you. [23] And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. [24] But I tell you that it will be more tolerable on the day of judgment for the land of Sodom than for you.”

For January 14, 2018

Worship Next Sunday

January 14, 2018

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 Chronicles 16

Sermon Title: Worshiping the God who is from everlasting to everlasting

Music:

Opening Hymn: (#101) Come, Thou Almighty King

Preparation Hymn: (#107) Praise Ye the Father!

Response Hymn: (#420) At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing

Closing Hymn: (#474) Blow Ye the Trumpet, Blow!

Meditation on God's Law: First Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 39, Matthew 11:1-19

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Psalm 38 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Zechariah 2, Psalm 122 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Zechariah 3, Psalm 123 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Zechariah 4, Psalm 124 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 39 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Matthew 11:1-19 (Next Sunday: NT Read.)

Saturday: 1 Chronicles 16 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 Chronicles 16

The king and his people worship

The God of their song

The glory that will not be contained

Matthew 11:1-19

[1] When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.

[2] Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples [3] and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?” [4] And Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John what you hear and see: [5] the blind receive their sight and the lame walk, lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them. [6] And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.”

[7] As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? [8] What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who wear soft clothing are in kings' houses. [9] What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. [10] This is he of whom it is written,

“‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face,

who will prepare your way before you.’

[11] Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. [12] From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. [13] For all the Prophets and the Law prophesied until John, [14] and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come. [15] He who has ears to hear, let him hear.

[16] “But to what shall I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their playmates,

[17] “‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance;

we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.’

[18] For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’ [19] The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.”

For January 7, 2018

Worship Next Sunday

January 7, 2018

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 Chronicles 15

Sermon Title: Obedience and Joy in the Worship of Our David

Music:

Opening Hymn: (#2) O Worship the King

Preparation Hymn: (#303) Blessed Jesus, at Your Word

Response Hymn: (#164) O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Closing Hymn: (#699) Like a River Glorious

Meditation on God's Law: Second Great Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 38, Matthew 10:40-42

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Psalm 37 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Psalm 119 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Haggai 2, Psalm 120 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Zechariah 1, Psalm 121 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 38 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Matthew 10:40-42 (Next Sunday: NT Read.)

Saturday: 1 Chronicles 15 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 Chronicles 15

Seek Him according to the Word

Raise sounds of joy

David's worship

Michal despises her husband

Our David and His bride

Matthew 10:40-42

[40] Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. [41] The one who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet's reward, and the one who receives a righteous person because he is a righteous person will receive a righteous person's reward. [42] And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.