Sunday (8/8): Review morning sermon (evening service @ 5pm)
Monday (8/9): John 19:28-29
Tuesday (8/10): “Great is Thy Faithfulness” (#32)
Supplementary Bible reading: Daniel 10:1-9
Wednesday (8/11): “Man of Sorrows” (#246)
Supplementary Bible reading: Daniel 10:10-21
Thursday (8/12): “Come to the Waters” (White #7)
Supplementary Bible reading: Psalms 42-43
Friday (8/13): “Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted” (#257)
Supplementary Bible reading: Exodus 20:12
Saturday (8/14): John 19
Next Sunday: August 15, 2010
Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee
Sermon text: John 19:28-29
Sermon title: “I Thirst”
Music: Opening – “Great is Thy Faithfulness” (#32)
Preparation – “Man of Sorrows” (#246)
Response – “Come to the Waters” (White #7)
Closing – “Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted” (#257)
Confession of Faith: Nicene Creed
OT Reading: Psalms 42-43
Suggested Bible Study and Prayers
(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)
Daniel 10
Father God, there are troubling things all around us that we do not understand. Our comfort is that You not only understand all things, but You also have planned all things, and know where all things are heading. We are able to stand only because You are in charge. The earthly days of the Old Testament prophets are long gone. They now live above where Your Son is at Your right hand. They once longed to understand the visions and messages that had come to them. Now they see Your Son and live with Your people who have been perfected in holiness. We thank You for the coming of Jesus Christ, and the pouring out of the Holy Spirit. We have been granted increased clarity about Your eternal plan through these great events. Yet there is so much that we do not know, and so much that we do not comprehend. Your prophets of old trusted You when they spoke of great things little by little and in various ways. Help us to keep our eyes focused upon Your Son who has spoken so wonderfully to us in His life, death, and resurrection. Help us to trust You with our lives even when we do not understand.
Psalm 42
Father God, in the day of depression and sadness, You are still God. Though we seem to forget You, You have never forgotten us. We will hope in You. We will remember You even in the worst time of trouble. You will surely deliver us. You are powerful. You love us. You are present everywhere, and You will save. We hope in You now.
Psalm 43
Almighty King, You are not intimidated by strong men with evil intentions. Well-armed nations with thousands of soldiers do not impress You, no matter how powerful and wicked they may be. You are above them all. We will praise You forever. Our hope is in You alone.
