Sunday, January 26, 2020

For February 2, 2020


Worship Next Sunday
February 2, 2020

Preaching: Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Mark 13:3-37

Sermon Title: Old and New

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#244) A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Preparation Hymn: (#392) Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness
Response Hymn: (#474) If Thou But Suffer God to ...
Closing Hymn: (#524) Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Meditation on God's Law: Idols

OT/NT Passages: Psalm 125, Romans 16:1-16

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 124 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: WLC #10, Ps. 45, 2 Peter 1 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: WLC #11, Ps. 46, 2 Peter 2 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: WLC #12, Ps. 47, 2 Peter 3 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 125 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Romans 16:1-16 (Next Sunday: NT Reading)

Saturday: Mark 13:3-37 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Morning: Mark 13:3-37

[3] And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, [4] “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign when all these things are about to be accomplished?” [5] And Jesus began to say to them, “See that no one leads you astray. [6] Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray. [7] And when you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. This must take place, but the end is not yet. [8] For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These are but the beginning of the birth pains.
[9] “But be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to councils, and you will be beaten in synagogues, and you will stand before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them. [10] And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all nations. [11] And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over, do not be anxious beforehand what you are to say, but say whatever is given you in that hour, for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. [12] And brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death. [13] And you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.
[14] “But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not to be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. [15] Let the one who is on the housetop not go down, nor enter his house, to take anything out, [16] and let the one who is in the field not turn back to take his cloak. [17] And alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days! [18] Pray that it may not happen in winter. [19] For in those days there will be such tribulation as has not been from the beginning of the creation that God created until now, and never will be. [20] And if the Lord had not cut short the days, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he shortened the days. [21] And then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘Look, there he is!’ do not believe it. [22] For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect. [23] But be on guard; I have told you all things beforehand.
[24] “But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, [25] and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. [26] And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. [27] And then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.
[28] “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. [29] So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates. [30] Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things take place. [31] Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
[32] “But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. [33] Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. [34] It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. [35] Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning—[36] lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. [37] And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.”

Evening: Psalm 125
Those who trust in the Lord...

Sunday, January 19, 2020

For January 26, 2020


Worship Next Sunday
January 26, 2019

Preaching: Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Mark 13:1-2

Sermon Title: Old and New

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#245) Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Preparation Hymn: (#270) At the Name of Jesus
Response Hymn: (#404) The Church's One Foundation
Closing Hymn: (#446) Be Thou My Vision

Meditation on God's Law: One God

OT/NT Passages: Psalm 124, Romans 15:14-33

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 123 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: WLC #8-9, Ps. 44, 1 Peter 5 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: WLC #10, Ps. 45, 2 Peter 1 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: WLC #11, Ps. 46, 2 Peter 2 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 124 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Romans 15:14-33 (Next Sunday: NT Reading)

Saturday: Mark 13:1-2 (Next Sunday: Main Text)


Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Morning: Mark 13:1-2

[1] And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones and what wonderful buildings!” [2] And Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? There will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.”

Evening: Psalm 124
We have escaped! From what?

Sunday, January 12, 2020

For January 19, 2020


Worship Next Sunday
January 19, 2019

Preaching: Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Mark 12:35-44

Sermon Title: The Scribes and the Christ

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#222) O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Preparation Hymn: (#259) O Lord, How Shall I Meet You
Response Hymn: (#457) Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness
Closing Hymn: (#528) Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart

Meditation on God's Law: Second Great Commandment

OT/NT Passages: Psalm 123, Romans 15:1-13

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 122 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: WLC #4, Ps. 41, 1 Peter 2 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: WLC #5, Ps. 42, 1 Peter 3 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: WLC #6, Ps. 43, 1 Peter 4 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 123 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Romans 15:1-13 (Next Sunday: NT Reading)

Saturday: Mark 12:35-44 (Next Sunday: Main Text)


Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Morning: Mark 12:35-44

[35] And as Jesus taught in the temple, he said, “How can the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David? [36] David himself, in the Holy Spirit, declared,
“‘The Lord said to my Lord,
“Sit at my right hand,
until I put your enemies under your feet.”’
[37] David himself calls him Lord. So how is he his son?” And the great throng heard him gladly.

[38] And in his teaching he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces [39] and have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, [40] who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.”

[41] And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. [42] And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. [43] And he called his disciples to him and said to them, “Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. [44] For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.”

Evening: Psalm 123
The Eyes of Servants Looking for Mercy

Sunday, January 5, 2020

For January 12, 2020


Worship Next Sunday
January 12, 2019

Preaching: Stephen Magee

Sermon Text: Mark 12:28-34

Sermon Title: The Law of Love and the King of Grace

Music:
Opening Hymn: (#146) Praise the Lord! My Soul, O Praise...
Preparation Hymn: (#163) Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
Response Hymn: (#351) How Deep the Father's Love for Us
Closing Hymn: (#425) How Sweet and Awesome Is the Place

Meditation on God's Law: First Great Commandment

OT/NT Passages: Psalm 122, Romans 14:13-23

Preparation Guide


Sunday: Psalm 121 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: WLC #1, Ps. 38, James 4 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: WLC #2, Ps. 39, James 5 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: WLC #3, Ps. 40, 1 Peter 1 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 122 (Next Sunday: OT Reading)

Friday: Romans 14:13-23 (Next Sunday: NT Reading)

Saturday: Mark 12:28-34 (Next Sunday: Main Text)


Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Morning: Mark 12:28-34

[28] And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” [29] Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. [30] And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ [31] The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” [32] And the scribe said to him, “You are right, Teacher. You have truly said that he is one, and there is no other besides him. [33] And to love him with all the heart and with all the understanding and with all the strength, and to love one's neighbor as oneself, is much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.” [34] And when Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And after that no one dared to ask him any more questions.

Evening: Psalm 122
Peace, Love, and the House of God