For January 21, 2018

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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

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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

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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.

For December 31, 2017

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December 31, 2017

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: 1 Chronicles 14

Sermon Title: David knew that the Lord had established him

Music:

Opening Hymn: (#1) All People That on Earth Do Dwell

Preparation Hymn: (#520) Jesus, Thy Blood and ...

Response Hymn: (#644) May the Mind of Christ My Savior

Closing Hymn: (#534) O For a Closer Walk with God

Meditation on God's Law: First Great Commandment

Supporting Passages: Psalm 37, Matthew 10:34-39

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Luke 1-2 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: (No Daily Worship)

Tuesday: (No Daily Worship)

Wednesday: (No Daily Worship)

Thursday: Psalm 37 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Matthew 10:34-39 (Next Sunday: NT Read.)

Saturday: 1 Chronicles 14 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

1 Chronicles 14

David's House

David's Subjects

David's Family

David's Victories

David's Fame

David's God

Matthew 10:34-39

[34] Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. [35] For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. [36] And a person's enemies will be those of his own household. [37] Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. [38] And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. [39] Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

For December 24, 2017

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December 24, 2017

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Galatians 4:4 – Part 4

Sermon Title: “Born Under the Law...”

Christmas Question 4: Why was Jesus Jewish?

Music:

Opening Hymn: (#194) O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Preparation Hymn: (#213) What Child Is This

Response Hymn: (#208) O Come, All Ye Faithful

Closing Hymn: (#170) Fairest Lord Jesus

Meditation on God's Law: “Follow Me” - Luke 9:23-26

Supporting Passages: Luke 2:1-21

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Luke 1:57-80 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: (NO Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Zephaniah 3, Psalm 119:137-144 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Haggai 1, Psalm 119:145-152 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Luke 9:23-27 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Luke 2:1-21 (Next Sunday: NT Read.)

Saturday: Galatians 4:4 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Galatians 4:4

But when the fullness of time had come,

God sent forth his Son,

born of woman,

born under the law, …

Luke 2:1-21

The Birth of Jesus Christ

[1] In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. … [7] And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

The Shepherds and the Angels

[8] And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.... [13] And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

[14] “Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

[15] When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” ... [20] And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

[21] And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

For December 17, 2017

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December 17, 2017

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Galatians 4:4 – Part 3

Sermon Title: “Born of Woman...” Christmas Question 3: Why was it necessary for Jesus to be a true human being?

Music:

Opening Hymn: (#199) See, amid the Winter's Snow

Preparation Hymn:(#196) Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Response Hymn: (#203) Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Closing Hymn:(#225) Once in Royal David's City

Meditation on God's Law: Tenth Commandment

Supporting Passages: Luke 1:57-80

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Luke 1:26-56 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Habakkuk 3, Psalm 119:113-120 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Zephaniah 1, Psalm 119:121-128 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Zephaniah 2, Psalm 119:129-136 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Exodus 20:17 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Luke 1:57-80 (Next Sunday: NT Read.)

Saturday: Galatians 4:4 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Galatians 4:4

But when the fullness of time had come,

God sent forth his Son,

born of woman,

born under the law, …

Luke 1:57-80

The Birth of John the Baptist

[57] Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son.... [66] and all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, “What then will this child be?” For the hand of the Lord was with him.

Zechariah's Prophecy

[67] And his father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,

[68] “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,

for he has visited and redeemed his people

... [79] to give light to those who sit in darkness

and in the shadow of death,

to guide our feet into the way of peace.”

[80] And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.

For December 10, 2017

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December 10, 2017

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon Text: Galatians 4:4 – Part 2

Sermon Title: “God sent forth His Son...” Christmas Question 2: Why was it necessary for Jesus to be truly God?

Music:

Opening Hymn: (#193) Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Preparation Hymn: (#201) O Little Town of Bethlehem

Response Hymn: (#195) Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come

Closing Hymn: (#162) Of the Father's Love Begotten

Meditation on God's Law: Ninth Commandment

Supporting Passages: Luke 1:26-56

Preparation Guide

Sunday: Luke 1:1-25 (Tonight: Main Text)

Monday: Nahum 3, Psalm 119:65-72 (Daily Worship)

Tuesday: Habakkuk 1, Psalm 119:73-80 (Daily Worship)

Wednesday: Habakkuk 2, Psalm 119:81-88 (Daily Worship)

Thursday: Exodus 20:16 (Next Sunday: OT Read.)

Friday: Luke 1:26-56 (Next Sunday: NT Read.)

Saturday: Galatians 4:4 (Next Sunday: Main Text)

Meditating on the Scriptures Together

Galatians 4:4

But when the fullness of time had come,

God sent forth his Son,

born of woman,

born under the law, …

Luke 1:26-56

Birth of Jesus Foretold

[26] In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, …

[34] And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” ...

Mary Visits Elizabeth

[39] In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, …

Mary's Song of Praise: The Magnificat

[46] And Mary said,

“My soul magnifies the Lord, ...

[56] And Mary remained with her about three months and returned to her home.