diff --git a/Ascension Day - May 18, 2023_summary.txt b/Ascension Day - May 18, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..b02fd5975af4d8b0c4c48758535b3af0bce833b5 --- /dev/null +++ b/Ascension Day - May 18, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,102 @@ +• Trust in God's love and salvation +• Overcoming shame, regret, and past mistakes through God's grace +• The power of God's forgiveness and erasure of past failures +• Standing amazed at the empty grave and God's unwavering love +• Finding peace and guidance in times of trouble and doubt +• Trusting in God as a lighthouse and source of hope in darkness +• Ascension Day +• Importance of Ascension Day in Christian Reformed world +• Jesus' kingship and its significance +• Worship service for Ascension Day +• Gathering to worship the ascended King +• Invitation to stand in God's presence and welcome His greeting of peace, mercy, and grace. +• The kingdom of God cannot fail and Christ rules over earth and hell. +• The keys of death and hell belong to Christ. +• Praise is given to the Father, Son, and Spirit for their roles in creation. +• Jesus died on the cross, was resurrected, and now sits at God's right hand. +• He will judge all people and gather His saints to eternal hope. +• A description of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection is provided. +• The church of Christ was born after Jesus' resurrection. +• Praise is given to God for His love and redemption through Jesus Christ. +• Jesus' worth and value are described as above all things. +• The power of humility and recognizing God's sovereignty +• The importance of worshiping the true God, rather than idols or human creations +• Repentance and judgment, as described in Acts 17 +• Calling on Christians to kneel before their King and live under his command +• Praise and adoration of Jesus Christ +• Seeking a heart like Jesus' through humility and loving others +• Desiring to ascend to the holy place with clean hands and a pure heart +• Longing for heaven, where pain is gone and mercy fills the streets +• The speaker discusses the return of Jesus Christ and the end times +• The concept of death being no more, and all bowing before Him +• Standing face to face with He who died and rose again +• Praise and worship of God, including singing and shouting hymns +• Reading from Ephesians 1, specifically verses 15-23 +• The speaker is expressing gratitude and prayer for the church in Ephesus, thanking God for them and their love for each other. +• He prays that they will receive the spirit of wisdom and revelation to know God better. +• He wants them to mature in their faith, develop as Christians, and become more of who they already are. +• The speaker is using the text from Ephesians to explain his prayer, highlighting God's power and authority over all things through Jesus Christ. +• Paul wants believers to grow in their faith and be active, not idle. +• Idleness of faith can lead to idolatry. +• God's power is at work through the gospel. +• Paul prays for readers' eyes to be enlightened so they can see truth and live by faith, not sight. +• He wants them to have a deeper understanding and vision of God. +• Paul's prayer is to see God at work in the world, just as he did two thousand years ago and still today. +• The distractions of materialism, human pride, and urgent matters can overwhelm our affections for Jesus. +• We want to fix our eyes on Jesus and run the race marked out for us, making Him more beautiful in the minds of believers. +• With God's power, we can stand against evil schemes, rulers, powers, authorities, and spiritual forces. +• Paul prays that the eyes of our heart may be enlightened. +• The difference between enlightenment and praying for enlightenment +• How the gospel of Jesus Christ provides hope, riches, and power through faith +• The idea that these things are already possessed by believers due to regeneration and the application of the gospel +• The need to "see" or acknowledge this reality in one's heart +• Comparing the current life with what it would be like if one truly grasped this truth +• The power of hope in difficult circumstances +• Hope as a means to walk through trials with confidence and courage +• Hope as a gift from God that changes one's perspective on their circumstances +• Devotion and dedication to seeing God's will through the darkness +• The riches of God's inheritance available to believers +• The spiritual blessings given by God in Christ, including every spiritual blessing +• The spiritual blessing given in the heavenly realms +• Christ as the promised blessing and inheritance +• The Holy Spirit as a guarantee of inheritance +• Being in Christ means having all spiritual blessings, including the Holy Spirit +• The richness of God's inheritance is found in Jesus and the Spirit +• Having Jesus and the Spirit is essential for life and faith +• Material prosperity vs spiritual bankruptcy +• The importance of prioritizing Jesus as one's treasure +• The benefits of Christ's ascension, including the sending of the Holy Spirit and access to divine riches +• The availability of power through the Holy Spirit for transformation and change +• Grew up in Ontario, specifically in a region that goes to Kilbear Park +• Had to travel north along highway 400 and then take either highway 11 or highway 400 extension to get to Kilbear Park +• A two-lane road was eventually turned into highway 69 +• The government of Ontario decided to turn the two-lane road into a major highway due to the region's Canadian shield geology +• The conversion required significant work, including explosive drilling and blasting to navigate through granite rock +• The process involved coring every two feet down the side of the rock with explosives and firing off charges along the core lines +• The power of the Holy Spirit transforms individuals, which in turn transforms their surroundings and communities +• God's power is greater than human limitations, allowing individuals to accomplish tasks beyond themselves +• Every aspect of creation belongs to Jesus, who is Lord over all +• Christians have been given everything by God through Jesus, including hope, riches, and power +• The joy of being underfoot the fullness of God +• Gospel hope and riches as inheritance +• Seeing Jesus and living in His glory +• Being hopeful, living richly, and being blessed +• Going with the power of God Himself +• All one needs is Christ and Christ is all one needs +• The speaker describes being lost in darkness and finding hope +• The speaker thought they knew the way to promised joy, but had no hope that the other person would own a rebel to their will +• The speaker's help was sought and they were led to the cross, where God's love was displayed +• The speaker believes they suffered in the other person's place and bore the wrath reserved for them +• The speaker now knows only grace is all that remains, and they sing hallelujah +• Christ is declared to be the speaker's life, and Jesus is their lord +• The importance of Jesus in the speaker's life +• Music and worship, with references to hymns like "Crown Him with Many Crowns" and "Hallelujah" +• Themes of sacrifice, love, and redemption through Christ +• References to scripture and biblical concepts, such as the ascension of Jesus and eternal life +• Invocations of God's blessing, peace, and presence in one's life +• Declaration of divine identity and titles +• Worship and adoration of God +• Opening one's soul to worship and be a fragrance to God +• Lifting God's holy name and acknowledging His sovereignty +• Mention of specific references to God (Jehovah, the Risen Lamb, Comforter and King) +• Transition to unrelated topics such as personal concerns and mundane activities \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Ascension Day - May 18, 2023_transcript.txt b/Ascension Day - May 18, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..ab51b0a9e20277326947a1665cfbb5d6f86add6d --- /dev/null +++ b/Ascension Day - May 18, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,2037 @@ +[0.00 --> 16.42] For God alone, I wait in silence. +[17.18 --> 22.62] My soul is still before the Lord. +[22.62 --> 30.12] He is my rock and my salvation. +[31.06 --> 37.82] My fortress strong, I'll trust in Him. +[38.22 --> 44.16] I'll not be shaken, I'll not be shaken. +[44.16 --> 52.10] For all my hope is in His love. +[52.10 --> 58.22] From God alone comes my salvation. +[59.44 --> 65.22] I'll wait and trust His steadfast love. +[65.22 --> 95.22] +[95.22 --> 104.22] For Almighty, who turned to God alone for help. +[104.22 --> 111.56] I'll not be shaken, I'll not be shaken. +[111.56 --> 118.90] For all my hope is in His love. +[118.90 --> 125.36] From God alone comes my salvation. +[125.36 --> 155.36] +[155.36 --> 156.36] I'll hear you cry. +[156.36 --> 164.36] No other hope will never fail you. +[164.36 --> 171.70] No other love will never fail. +[171.70 --> 178.70] I'll not be shaken, I'll not be shaken. +[178.70 --> 186.04] For all my hope is in His love. +[186.04 --> 193.04] From God alone comes my salvation. +[193.04 --> 200.04] I'll wait and trust His steadfast love. +[200.04 --> 207.04] I'll wait and trust His steadfast love. +[207.04 --> 215.02] To be heard and touch His steadfast love. +[216.02 --> 217.14] To be heard of Him, this love won't be shaken. +[217.22 --> 227.60] It won't be bare as a day. +[227.60 --> 234.30] I've seen shame, the kind that comes from mistakes +[234.30 --> 237.26] The kind that won't go away +[237.26 --> 241.94] When I turned around, they were right there to remind me +[241.94 --> 247.44] I've seen regret, the kind that messes with your hair +[247.44 --> 250.64] The failures and the can't forgets +[250.64 --> 255.18] But standing here now, I'm thinking God it's behind me +[255.18 --> 261.20] Cause I've seen nails, scarred hands reach out and wipe it all away +[261.20 --> 267.26] Now I see grace, hallelujah, I stand amazed +[267.26 --> 270.60] I'm staring at an empty grave +[270.60 --> 274.44] And the stone that drew rolled away +[274.44 --> 278.62] When I was a prideful, you saw the sun +[278.62 --> 282.00] When I left the night and night, you saw the one +[282.00 --> 286.94] And just like that, all my past has been erased +[286.94 --> 290.56] When I look back, I see grace +[290.56 --> 297.06] I still hurt, fall short on what you say I'm worth +[297.06 --> 301.82] And that devil says I don't deserve what you did on the cross +[301.82 --> 305.44] And he's right, cause I don't, but you did it anyway +[305.44 --> 310.38] I see grace, hallelujah, I stand amazed +[310.38 --> 313.56] I'm staring at an empty grave +[313.56 --> 317.40] And the stone that drew rolled away +[317.40 --> 321.66] When I was a prideful, you saw the sun +[321.66 --> 325.02] When I left the night and night, you saw the one +[325.02 --> 329.44] And just like that, all my past has been erased +[329.44 --> 335.88] When I look back, I see grace, grace +[335.88 --> 339.28] God's grace +[339.28 --> 342.42] Grace that is greater than all my sin +[342.42 --> 345.68] Faith God Almighty gonna see it again +[345.68 --> 349.20] Oh, grace, grace +[349.20 --> 352.52] God's grace +[352.52 --> 358.96] Grace that is greater than all my sin +[358.96 --> 365.12] I see grace, hallelujah, I stand amazed +[365.12 --> 368.08] I'm staring at an empty grave +[368.08 --> 371.78] And the stone that drew rolled away +[371.78 --> 373.78] Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah +[373.78 --> 376.34] I was a prideful, you saw the sun +[376.34 --> 379.62] When I left the night and night, you saw the one +[379.62 --> 384.58] And just like that, all my past has been erased +[384.58 --> 388.54] When I look back, I see grace +[388.54 --> 395.22] I see grace +[395.22 --> 398.22] Grace +[398.22 --> 401.12] Grace +[401.12 --> 403.12] Grace +[403.12 --> 404.36] Oh, grace +[404.36 --> 404.92] Grace +[405.08 --> 406.96] Grace +[406.96 --> 408.12] Grace +[408.12 --> 414.18] Grace that is greater than all my sin +[414.18 --> 415.46] Grace +[419.80 --> 420.32] Grace +[426.44 --> 426.92] Grace +[426.92 --> 427.68] Grace +[427.68 --> 436.20] wrestling and in my doubts in my failures you won't walk out your great +[436.20 --> 445.08] love will lead me through you are the peace in my trouble see whoa you are the +[445.08 --> 449.56] peace in my trouble see +[449.56 --> 463.42] in the silence you won't let go in the questions your truth will hold your great love will lead me +[463.42 --> 472.72] through you are the peace in my trouble see whoa you are the peace in my trouble see +[472.72 --> 486.64] my lighthouse my lighthouse shining in the darkness I will follow you oh my lighthouse +[486.64 --> 494.56] my lighthouse I will trust the promise you will carry me safe to shore +[494.56 --> 499.24] safe to shore +[499.24 --> 503.56] safe to shore +[503.56 --> 507.96] safe to shore +[507.96 --> 519.88] I won't feel what tomorrow brings with each morning I'll rise and sing +[519.88 --> 532.88] my god's love will lead me through you are the peace in my trouble see whoa you are the peace in my trouble see +[532.88 --> 536.56] oh you are my light +[536.56 --> 538.56] my lighthouse +[538.56 --> 540.56] my lighthouse +[540.56 --> 542.88] shining in the darkness +[542.88 --> 549.88] I will follow you oh my lighthouse my lighthouse +[549.88 --> 556.88] I will trust the promise you will carry me safe to shore +[556.88 --> 561.88] safe to shore +[561.88 --> 565.88] safe to shore +[565.88 --> 567.88] safe to shore +[567.88 --> 569.88] fire before us +[569.88 --> 573.88] fire before us +[573.88 --> 576.92] feel new +[579.36 --> 580.88] first +[580.88 --> 581.88] yes +[581.88 --> 584.88] in are +[584.88 --> 585.88] yes +[585.88 --> 586.88] no +[586.88 --> 587.88] yes +[587.88 --> 588.88] hears +[588.88 --> 590.88] who +[590.88 --> 592.88] You're the brightest +[592.88 --> 594.88] You will lead us +[594.88 --> 596.88] Through the storms +[596.88 --> 598.88] Far before us +[598.88 --> 600.88] You're the brightest +[600.88 --> 602.88] You will lead us +[602.88 --> 604.88] Through the storms +[604.88 --> 606.88] My lighthouse +[606.88 --> 608.88] My lighthouse +[608.88 --> 610.88] Shining in the darkness +[610.88 --> 612.88] I will follow you all +[612.88 --> 614.88] My lighthouse +[614.88 --> 616.88] My lighthouse +[616.88 --> 618.88] I will trust the brightens +[618.88 --> 620.88] I will trust the promise +[620.88 --> 622.88] You will carry me +[622.88 --> 624.88] To shore +[626.88 --> 628.88] Good evening +[628.88 --> 630.88] Probably +[630.88 --> 632.88] don't need the microphone +[632.88 --> 634.88] but except for you people online, welcome +[634.88 --> 636.88] We are so excited +[636.88 --> 638.88] to gather to worship even if our numbers +[638.88 --> 640.88] are few +[642.88 --> 644.88] Tonight is the Ascension Day +[644.88 --> 646.88] worship service +[646.88 --> 648.88] Now +[648.88 --> 650.88] this is +[650.88 --> 652.88] a +[652.88 --> 654.88] lessening practice +[654.88 --> 656.88] in the Christian Reformed world today +[656.88 --> 658.88] but in the Reformed world more broadly +[658.88 --> 660.88] Ascension Day has actually been the capstone day +[660.88 --> 662.88] John Calvin made a pretty compelling argument actually +[662.88 --> 666.88] that Ascension Day is on par with Resurrection Sunday +[666.88 --> 668.88] Because without Ascension Day +[668.88 --> 670.88] Because without Ascension Day +[670.88 --> 672.88] we don't have Jesus proclaimed as King +[672.88 --> 674.88] and as Jesus said himself +[674.88 --> 676.88] without Ascension Day +[676.88 --> 678.88] unless I go to be with my Father +[678.88 --> 680.88] the Holy Spirit will not come +[680.88 --> 682.88] and without the Holy Spirit +[682.88 --> 684.88] none of us +[684.88 --> 686.88] would believe +[686.88 --> 688.88] Without the Holy Spirit our hearts would still be dead +[688.88 --> 690.88] in sin and so Ascension Day +[690.88 --> 692.88] actually is +[692.88 --> 694.88] incredibly important +[694.88 --> 696.88] in the life of the church +[696.88 --> 698.88] and as Reformed Christians who proclaim the Lordship of Jesus +[698.88 --> 700.88] over every square inch +[700.88 --> 702.88] I'll come back to that later tonight +[702.88 --> 704.88] Jesus kingship +[704.88 --> 706.88] matters in our understanding of +[706.88 --> 708.88] our place in the world +[708.88 --> 710.88] and so we gather +[710.88 --> 712.88] for worship +[712.88 --> 714.88] and so when you go home tonight +[714.88 --> 716.88] and you tell all your friends how awesome +[716.88 --> 718.88] it was to be here +[718.88 --> 720.88] just really rub that in +[720.88 --> 722.88] and then next year we'll have maybe four or five more +[722.88 --> 723.88] and then the year after that +[723.88 --> 724.88] maybe four or five hundred more +[724.88 --> 726.88] and we'll just move on +[726.88 --> 728.88] but we do gather to worship +[728.88 --> 730.88] our ascended King +[730.88 --> 732.88] and so I'm going to invite you +[732.88 --> 734.88] in his presence to stand +[734.88 --> 736.88] we're going to sing +[736.88 --> 738.88] a bunch of songs +[738.88 --> 740.88] and we're going to hear from God's Word +[740.88 --> 742.88] in our service together +[742.88 --> 744.88] welcome into God's presence +[744.88 --> 746.88] and we'll receive his greeting +[746.88 --> 747.88] grace +[747.88 --> 748.88] mercy +[748.88 --> 750.88] and peace to you +[750.88 --> 751.88] from God our Father +[751.88 --> 753.88] and from the Lord Jesus Christ +[753.88 --> 755.88] our ascended King +[755.88 --> 758.88] through the presence and power +[758.88 --> 759.88] of the Holy Spirit +[760.88 --> 761.88] Amen +[762.88 --> 764.88] Turn to those around you +[764.88 --> 767.88] and welcome them in our combined worship today +[767.88 --> 787.88] as we worship together this evening +[787.88 --> 792.88] we're going to roll straight from rejoice the Lord is King into King of Kings +[792.88 --> 794.88] and I just wanted to give you a heads up +[794.88 --> 795.88] if you know Spanish +[795.88 --> 800.88] feel free to join us on the second and third chorus of King of Kings in Spanish +[800.88 --> 802.88] let's worship together +[802.88 --> 804.88] we hope together +[806.88 --> 808.88] Music +[808.88 --> 812.88] Music +[812.88 --> 815.88] Music +[816.88 --> 820.42] Music +[821.88 --> 825.88] Music +[825.88 --> 829.88] Music +[829.88 --> 830.38] Music +[830.38 --> 850.48] Rejoice! The Lord is King +[850.48 --> 855.40] Your Lord and King adore +[855.40 --> 861.46] Rejoice! Give thanks and sing +[861.46 --> 868.16] And triumph evermore +[868.16 --> 874.30] Lift up your heart +[874.30 --> 877.78] Lift up your voice +[877.78 --> 883.02] Rejoice again I say +[883.02 --> 892.28] Rejoice! His kingdom cannot fail +[892.28 --> 898.18] He rules o'er earth and hell +[898.18 --> 903.24] The keys of death and hell +[903.24 --> 910.50] To Christ the Lord our gift +[910.50 --> 916.50] Lift up your heart +[916.50 --> 919.50] Lift up your voice +[919.50 --> 924.50] Rejoice again I say +[924.50 --> 933.76] Rejoice! He sits at God's right hand +[933.76 --> 939.50] Till all His foes submit +[939.50 --> 943.76] Bow down at His command +[943.76 --> 951.02] And fall beneath His feet +[951.02 --> 958.02] Lift up your heart +[958.02 --> 961.80] Lift up your voice +[961.80 --> 967.02] Rejoice again I say +[967.02 --> 974.28] Rejoice! He is the Lord +[974.28 --> 976.28] Glorious hope +[976.28 --> 982.28] For Christ the judge shall come +[982.28 --> 988.28] To gather all His saints +[988.28 --> 995.54] To their eternal hope +[995.54 --> 1002.54] We soon shall hear +[1002.54 --> 1006.32] The archangel's voice +[1006.32 --> 1009.54] The trumpet of God +[1009.54 --> 1011.64] And all sound +[1011.64 --> 1016.80] Rejoice! +[1016.80 --> 1038.06] In the darkness we were waiting +[1038.06 --> 1041.70] Without hope and without light +[1041.70 --> 1043.32] Till from heaven +[1043.32 --> 1044.88] Till from heaven you came running +[1044.88 --> 1048.86] There was mercy in your eyes +[1048.86 --> 1052.08] To fulfill the law and prophets +[1052.08 --> 1055.74] To a virgin came the word +[1055.74 --> 1059.00] From a throne of endless glory +[1059.00 --> 1062.96] To a cradle in the dirt +[1062.96 --> 1071.70] Praise the Father +[1071.70 --> 1074.90] Praise the Son +[1074.90 --> 1078.28] Praise the Spirit +[1078.28 --> 1081.48] Three in one +[1081.48 --> 1084.84] God of glory +[1084.84 --> 1086.98] Majesty +[1086.98 --> 1092.46] Praise forever to the King +[1092.46 --> 1095.16] Of kings +[1095.16 --> 1102.10] To reveal the kingdom coming +[1102.10 --> 1105.64] And to reconcile the lost +[1105.64 --> 1108.68] To redeem the whole creation +[1108.68 --> 1112.26] You did not despise the cross +[1112.26 --> 1115.54] For even in your suffering +[1115.54 --> 1119.04] You sought to the other side +[1119.04 --> 1122.24] Knowing this was our salvation +[1122.24 --> 1126.68] Jesus for our sake you died +[1126.68 --> 1132.38] Glorious Padre Christ +[1132.38 --> 1136.38] Glorious Padre Christ +[1136.38 --> 1150.08] Tigal Berry Yeshua +[1150.08 --> 1175.08] And the morning that you rose, all of heaven held its breath, till that stone was moved for good, for the Lamb had conquered death. +[1175.08 --> 1188.08] And the dead rose from their tombs, and the angels stood in awe, for the souls of all who had come to the Father are restored. +[1188.08 --> 1201.90] And the church of Christ was born, and the Spirit lit the flame. Now this gospel truth of old shall not kneel, shall not fade. +[1201.90 --> 1215.64] By His blood and His name, in His freedom I am free, for the love of Jesus Christ, who has resurrected me. +[1215.64 --> 1227.18] Praise the Father, praise God's God. +[1227.18 --> 1233.72] Praise the Spirit, sound and awe. +[1233.72 --> 1240.22] God of glory, meet His team. +[1240.96 --> 1246.60] Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, and the King of two. +[1247.60 --> 1253.54] Praise the Father, praise the Son. +[1254.44 --> 1260.52] Praise the Spirit, three in one. +[1260.52 --> 1266.52] God of glory, majesty. +[1266.52 --> 1274.76] Praise forever to the King of kings. +[1274.76 --> 1283.74] Praise forever to the King of kings. +[1283.74 --> 1291.74] Let's pray. +[1291.74 --> 1291.76] Let's pray. +[1294.06 --> 1299.70] Ascended Christ, intercessor, seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty, +[1300.24 --> 1305.08] we sing and rejoice in your glory, King of kings, ruler over heaven and earth. +[1305.74 --> 1310.74] You died in our stead, defeating hell, rose from the dead, and ascended into heaven. +[1310.74 --> 1315.88] Your standing is above all powers and kings and all of creation. +[1316.66 --> 1318.78] You are crowned King of all. +[1318.78 --> 1324.78] Above all powers and above all kings and all of creation. +[1324.78 --> 1326.78] Let's pray. +[1326.78 --> 1328.78] Let's pray. +[1328.78 --> 1330.78] Let's pray. +[1330.78 --> 1332.78] Let's pray. +[1332.78 --> 1334.78] Let's pray. +[1334.78 --> 1336.78] Let's pray. +[1336.78 --> 1338.78] Let's pray. +[1338.78 --> 1340.78] Let's pray. +[1340.78 --> 1352.78] Let's pray. +[1352.78 --> 1370.78] Let's pray. +[1370.78 --> 1384.42] Above all kingdoms, above all thrones, above all wonders the world has ever known. +[1385.42 --> 1400.70] Above all wealth and treasures of the earth, there's no way to measure what you're worth. +[1400.78 --> 1417.08] Crucified, laid behind the stone, you lived to die, rejected and alone like a rose. +[1417.08 --> 1431.08] Trampled on the ground, you took the fall and thought of me above all. +[1431.08 --> 1452.52] Above all powers, above all kings, above all nature and all creative things. +[1452.52 --> 1466.36] Above all wisdom and all the ways of man, you were here before the world began. +[1466.36 --> 1480.52] Above all kingdoms, above all thrones, above all wonders the world has ever known. +[1480.52 --> 1496.52] Above all wealth and treasures of the earth, there's no way to measure what you're worth. +[1496.52 --> 1512.52] Crucified, laid behind the stone, you lived to die, rejected and alone like a rose. +[1512.52 --> 1528.52] Trampled on the ground, you taught the fall and thought of me above all. +[1528.52 --> 1533.52] Crucified, laid behind the stone, you taught the fall and thought of me above all. +[1533.52 --> 1540.52] You laid behind the stone, you laid behind the stone, you lived to die, rejected and alone like a rose. +[1540.52 --> 1545.52] Crucified, rejected and alone like a rose. +[1545.52 --> 1560.52] Trampled on the ground, you took the fall and thought of me above all. +[1560.52 --> 1582.52] Oh, church of God, look up. +[1582.52 --> 1584.52] What do you see? +[1584.52 --> 1589.52] Above all things, what, who sits on the throne of your heart? +[1589.52 --> 1597.52] Do we sit in cathedrals of our own making, gazing up into the heavens of our own design? +[1597.52 --> 1603.52] How feeble and meager are they when we have the words of the Creator in our hands. +[1603.52 --> 1608.52] To what, to whom will we kneel? +[1608.52 --> 1612.52] What, to whom will we kneel? +[1612.52 --> 1621.52] Acts 17 says, being then God's offspring, we ought not to think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone, +[1621.52 --> 1625.52] an image formed by the art and imagination of man. +[1625.52 --> 1631.52] The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent, +[1631.52 --> 1638.52] because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed. +[1638.52 --> 1645.52] And of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead. +[1645.52 --> 1647.52] Do you not see? +[1647.52 --> 1653.52] You are trading the riches of Christ's glorious inheritance for a false lord over your life. +[1653.52 --> 1655.52] Oh, church of God, look up. +[1655.52 --> 1659.52] Do you see an open, empty heaven awaiting the return of the Savior? +[1659.52 --> 1667.52] Do you look to the word and find assurance that God will come again to judge the living and the dead, answering creation's groaning? +[1667.52 --> 1672.52] And in longing response, do you sing with your heart, +[1672.52 --> 1681.52] Praise the Father, Son, three in one, God of glory, majesty, praise forever to the King of Kings. +[1681.52 --> 1686.52] If anyone serves me, he must follow me. +[1686.52 --> 1689.52] And where I am, there will my servant be also. +[1689.52 --> 1694.52] If anyone serves me, the Father will honor him, Christ said. +[1694.52 --> 1703.52] O Church of God, kneel in reverence to your King, in confession at his feet, and listen to his voice, +[1703.52 --> 1709.52] and know him, to know his cause and live under his command. +[1709.52 --> 1714.52] Set the program together to stand for Now withancy, God will be하세요. +[1714.52 --> 1717.52] In this 7 decades, and move you to practice hisChr benefHH, a great steadfastness. +[1717.52 --> 1721.52] In the process of putting His car in place, in academia and conditioning, +[1721.52 --> 1723.52] In the project number two days, and sit with Randy and Ian personal engagement together. +[1723.52 --> 1726.52] By theme song of charge, the judge against death след can be hunted for humanity and Department of Allegiance. +[1726.52 --> 1730.52] Yes, I realize it is related to the Este�th generation, +[1730.52 --> 1732.52] And there will be aSO Center for Every acompero. +[1732.52 --> 1734.52] 3 mauve Jたちは a Couray in January. +[1734.52 --> 1737.52] 2 phenomenal, and when pasado many times rise and many years lies inside, +[1737.52 --> 1750.06] O kneel me down again +[1750.06 --> 1754.16] Here at your feet +[1754.16 --> 1758.48] Show me how much you love +[1758.48 --> 1761.10] Humility +[1761.10 --> 1767.12] O Spirit be the star +[1767.12 --> 1770.56] That leads me to +[1770.56 --> 1775.50] The humble heart of love +[1775.50 --> 1779.54] I see in you +[1779.54 --> 1784.50] Cause you are the God of the broken +[1784.50 --> 1788.34] The friend of the weak +[1788.34 --> 1792.62] You wash the feet of the weary +[1792.62 --> 1796.28] Embrace the ones in need +[1796.28 --> 1800.60] I want to be like you Jesus +[1800.60 --> 1803.66] To have this heart in me +[1803.66 --> 1808.50] You are the God of the humble +[1808.50 --> 1812.66] You are the humble King +[1812.66 --> 1817.66] O kneel me down again +[1817.66 --> 1821.98] Here at your feet +[1821.98 --> 1826.04] Show me how much you love +[1826.04 --> 1828.04] Humility +[1828.04 --> 1833.98] O Spirit be the star +[1833.98 --> 1838.30] That leads me to +[1838.30 --> 1842.36] The humble heart of love +[1842.36 --> 1843.74] I see in you +[1843.74 --> 1845.74] I see in you +[1845.74 --> 1846.68] I see in you +[1846.68 --> 1851.00] Cause you are the God of the broken +[1851.00 --> 1851.62] The friend of the broken +[1851.62 --> 1855.32] The friend of the weak +[1855.32 --> 1859.38] You wash the feet of the weary +[1859.38 --> 1863.16] Embrace the ones in need +[1863.16 --> 1867.38] I want to be like you Jesus +[1867.38 --> 1870.76] To have this heart in me +[1870.76 --> 1874.76] You are the God of the humble +[1874.76 --> 1878.76] You are the humble King +[1878.76 --> 1885.44] You are the God of the humble +[1885.44 --> 1889.76] You are the humble King +[1889.76 --> 1902.82] Who shall ascend to the hill of the Lord +[1902.82 --> 1905.76] And who shall stand in his holy place +[1905.76 --> 1908.22] He who has clean hands +[1908.22 --> 1909.18] And a pure heart +[1909.18 --> 1910.98] Who does not lift up his soul +[1910.98 --> 1911.88] To what is false +[1911.88 --> 1913.86] And does not swear deceitfully +[1913.86 --> 1916.34] He will receive blessing from the Lord +[1916.34 --> 1917.92] And righteousness from the God +[1917.92 --> 1918.90] Of his salvation +[1918.90 --> 1921.14] Such is the generous gift +[1921.14 --> 1922.44] Of those who seek him +[1922.44 --> 1925.46] Who seek the face of the God of Jacob +[1925.46 --> 1945.16] How I long +[1945.16 --> 1949.38] To breathe the air of heaven +[1949.38 --> 1952.34] Where pain is gone +[1952.34 --> 1956.90] And mercy fills the streets +[1956.90 --> 1959.84] To look upon +[1959.84 --> 1964.48] The one who bled to save me +[1964.48 --> 1967.00] And walk with him +[1967.00 --> 1969.84] For all eternity +[1969.84 --> 1978.00] There will be a day +[1978.00 --> 1981.86] When all will bow before him +[1981.86 --> 1985.02] There will be a day +[1985.02 --> 1989.02] When death will be no more +[1989.02 --> 1992.24] Standing face to face +[1992.24 --> 1997.56] With he who died and rose again +[1997.56 --> 2003.46] Holy, holy is the Lord +[2003.46 --> 2016.96] And every prayer +[2016.96 --> 2020.88] We prayed in desperation +[2020.88 --> 2024.32] The songs of faith +[2024.32 --> 2028.80] We sang through doubt and fear +[2028.80 --> 2030.96] In the end +[2030.96 --> 2031.96] In the end +[2031.96 --> 2036.08] We'll see that it was worth it +[2036.08 --> 2038.18] When he returns +[2038.18 --> 2043.96] To wipe away our tears +[2043.96 --> 2047.12] There will be a day +[2047.12 --> 2049.12] There will be a day +[2049.12 --> 2053.40] When all will bow before him +[2053.40 --> 2056.58] There will be a day +[2056.58 --> 2060.50] When death will be no more +[2060.50 --> 2063.12] Standing face to face +[2063.12 --> 2068.28] With he who died and rose again +[2068.28 --> 2074.28] Holy, holy is the Lord +[2074.28 --> 2087.44] And on that day +[2087.44 --> 2089.44] We'll join the resurrection +[2089.44 --> 2093.44] And stand beside +[2093.44 --> 2094.60] Stand beside +[2094.60 --> 2098.60] The heroes of the faith +[2098.60 --> 2102.60] With one voice +[2102.60 --> 2106.60] A thousand generations +[2106.60 --> 2114.60] Sing, worthy is the Lamb who was slain +[2114.60 --> 2117.76] Sing, worthy is the Lamb who was slain +[2117.76 --> 2119.76] And on that day +[2119.76 --> 2120.76] And on that day +[2120.76 --> 2121.76] We'll join the resurrection +[2121.76 --> 2123.76] And stand beside +[2123.76 --> 2125.76] And stand beside +[2125.76 --> 2127.76] The heroes of the faith +[2127.76 --> 2130.76] With one voice +[2130.76 --> 2134.76] A thousand generations +[2134.76 --> 2141.76] Sing, worthy is the Lamb who was slain +[2141.76 --> 2144.92] Sing, worthy is the Lamb who was slain +[2144.92 --> 2148.92] Forever he shall reign +[2148.92 --> 2156.62] There will be a day +[2156.62 --> 2160.40] When all will bow before him +[2160.40 --> 2163.58] There will be a day +[2163.58 --> 2166.92] When death will be no more +[2166.92 --> 2170.68] Standing face to face +[2170.68 --> 2175.84] With he who died and rose again +[2175.84 --> 2180.84] Holy, holy is the Lord +[2180.84 --> 2183.84] So let it be today +[2183.84 --> 2187.72] We shout the hymn of heaven +[2187.72 --> 2191.34] With angels and the saints +[2191.34 --> 2194.84] We raise a mighty roar +[2194.84 --> 2197.84] Glory to our God +[2197.84 --> 2203.00] Who gave us life beyond the grave +[2203.00 --> 2210.00] Holy, holy is the Lord +[2210.00 --> 2217.00] Holy, holy is the Lord +[2217.00 --> 2224.00] Holy, holy is the Lord +[2224.00 --> 2234.00] Why don't you go ahead and have a seat +[2234.00 --> 2244.40] In just a moment +[2244.40 --> 2249.08] We're going to open and read together from Ephesians 1 +[2249.08 --> 2254.24] And since you are the kind of people +[2254.24 --> 2257.14] Who are here on a Thursday night +[2257.14 --> 2260.52] And interested in what the scriptures have to say +[2260.52 --> 2264.68] I'm going to challenge you to be the kind of people who open it up +[2264.68 --> 2266.76] And have it in front of you +[2266.76 --> 2268.28] Whether in a Bible or on a phone +[2268.28 --> 2269.58] Or something like that +[2269.58 --> 2270.78] In your hands +[2270.78 --> 2272.04] There's a couple Bibles at the back +[2272.24 --> 2273.56] Josh is grabbing some +[2273.56 --> 2275.40] So if you want a physical Bible +[2275.40 --> 2277.24] Raise your hand and Josh will grab one for you +[2277.24 --> 2279.02] One +[2279.02 --> 2280.80] Two +[2280.80 --> 2281.52] Three +[2281.52 --> 2283.56] Josh, earn your paycheck +[2283.56 --> 2296.70] The reason specifically that I want you to have it in front of you +[2296.70 --> 2301.36] Is because we're going to look pretty closely at some of these things here +[2301.36 --> 2303.42] And I just want you to see it +[2303.42 --> 2306.66] Because I really think it's majestic +[2306.66 --> 2310.12] What we're going to see in this text together +[2310.12 --> 2315.16] I'm going to read from Ephesians 1 verse 15 through 23 +[2315.16 --> 2317.48] Before we do that +[2317.48 --> 2319.10] Let's pray together +[2319.10 --> 2324.36] Holy God +[2324.36 --> 2326.36] Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus Christ +[2326.36 --> 2330.60] Stir in us your spirit tonight +[2330.60 --> 2333.88] That we might hear your word +[2333.88 --> 2337.28] That we might see you, Lord Jesus +[2337.28 --> 2338.16] More clearly +[2338.16 --> 2341.04] Not just on these pages +[2341.04 --> 2343.28] But in our hearts +[2343.28 --> 2345.16] And in our imaginations +[2345.16 --> 2348.20] Captivate us tonight +[2348.20 --> 2352.52] By the glory of being underfoot +[2352.52 --> 2355.88] May the truth +[2355.88 --> 2356.58] Lord Jesus +[2356.58 --> 2359.48] That all things have been placed under your feet +[2359.48 --> 2363.52] Be so compelling in our midst tonight +[2363.52 --> 2367.48] We pray this, Jesus, in your holy name +[2367.48 --> 2368.76] Amen +[2368.76 --> 2374.20] From Ephesians 1 +[2374.20 --> 2375.84] Starting at verse 15 +[2375.84 --> 2379.20] For this reason +[2379.20 --> 2383.44] Ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus +[2383.44 --> 2386.24] And your love for all God's people +[2386.24 --> 2388.86] I have not stopped giving thanks for you +[2388.86 --> 2391.56] Remembering you in all my prayers +[2391.56 --> 2396.64] I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ +[2396.64 --> 2397.92] The glorious Father +[2397.92 --> 2401.38] May give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation +[2401.38 --> 2404.36] So that you may know him better +[2404.36 --> 2408.12] I pray that the eyes of your heart +[2408.12 --> 2409.00] May be enlightened +[2409.00 --> 2410.68] In order that you may know +[2410.68 --> 2413.36] The hope to which he has called you +[2413.36 --> 2416.48] The riches of his glorious inheritance +[2416.48 --> 2418.00] In his holy people +[2418.00 --> 2421.50] And his incomparably great power +[2421.50 --> 2423.20] For us who believe +[2423.20 --> 2427.30] That power is the same as the mighty strength +[2427.30 --> 2429.84] He exerted when he raised Christ from the dead +[2429.84 --> 2432.26] And seated him at his right hand +[2432.26 --> 2433.58] In the heavenly realms +[2433.58 --> 2436.40] Far above all rule and authority +[2436.40 --> 2437.68] Power and dominion +[2437.68 --> 2439.74] And every name that is invoked +[2439.74 --> 2441.86] Not only in the present age +[2441.86 --> 2443.84] But also in the one to come +[2443.84 --> 2449.36] And God placed all things under his feet +[2449.36 --> 2451.58] And appointed him to be head +[2451.58 --> 2454.82] Over everything for the church +[2454.82 --> 2456.68] Which is his body +[2456.68 --> 2458.30] The fullness of him +[2458.30 --> 2462.02] Who fills everything in every way +[2462.02 --> 2463.96] This is the word of the Lord +[2463.96 --> 2470.66] Now I've titled this message +[2470.66 --> 2473.46] The Joy of Being Underfoot +[2473.46 --> 2476.72] Not only because +[2476.72 --> 2479.24] That seems like a strange image for us +[2479.24 --> 2480.44] And maybe that is compelling +[2480.44 --> 2484.90] But because what I hope we will see +[2484.90 --> 2488.40] Is the majesty and the joy +[2488.40 --> 2489.72] That you are invited to +[2489.72 --> 2490.64] As Christians +[2490.64 --> 2492.96] As we proclaim the truth +[2492.96 --> 2495.52] Of the ascension of Jesus +[2495.52 --> 2498.94] Now our theme for tonight +[2498.94 --> 2500.46] The sort of big idea +[2500.46 --> 2501.82] That we're going to operate under +[2501.82 --> 2504.12] Comes out of the whole text of course +[2504.12 --> 2505.80] But really and succinctly +[2505.80 --> 2509.12] It is stated in the last two verses +[2509.12 --> 2510.84] That we read +[2510.84 --> 2515.08] God placed all things under his feet +[2515.08 --> 2517.00] And appointed him to be head +[2517.00 --> 2518.86] Over everything for the church +[2518.86 --> 2520.26] Which is his body +[2520.26 --> 2521.68] The fullness of him +[2521.68 --> 2525.38] Who fills everything in every way +[2525.38 --> 2530.70] Now Paul begins this section of scripture +[2530.70 --> 2533.56] By telling us that he is praying +[2533.56 --> 2536.66] For the church that he is writing to +[2536.66 --> 2538.04] The letter of Ephesians +[2538.04 --> 2540.10] Is written to the church in Ephesus +[2540.10 --> 2542.80] Ephesus is a coastal city +[2542.80 --> 2545.02] In what is modern day Turkey +[2545.02 --> 2546.92] On the western side of Turkey +[2546.92 --> 2548.80] Leaning into the Aegean Sea +[2548.80 --> 2550.38] And he prays +[2550.38 --> 2553.22] I have not stopped giving thanks for you +[2553.22 --> 2556.14] Remembering you in all my prayers +[2556.14 --> 2559.06] He thanks God for them +[2559.06 --> 2561.62] And for the stories that he has heard about them +[2561.62 --> 2563.22] Since planting that church +[2563.22 --> 2564.58] And in his other journeys +[2564.58 --> 2565.54] Throughout that region +[2565.54 --> 2567.82] He wants to encourage them +[2567.82 --> 2570.42] And so he prays for their life +[2570.42 --> 2571.68] And for their faith +[2571.68 --> 2575.72] He prays because he wants this fledgling church +[2575.72 --> 2577.26] This young church +[2577.26 --> 2579.78] To know God better +[2579.78 --> 2580.54] Right? +[2580.64 --> 2581.36] Verse 17 +[2581.36 --> 2582.42] He says +[2582.42 --> 2586.64] I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ +[2586.64 --> 2587.70] The glorious Father +[2587.70 --> 2589.42] May give you the spirit of wisdom +[2589.42 --> 2590.84] And of revelation +[2590.84 --> 2595.74] So that you may know him better +[2595.74 --> 2596.98] Right? +[2596.98 --> 2598.22] What he wants for them +[2598.22 --> 2600.98] Is to mature in their faith +[2600.98 --> 2602.48] Right? +[2602.50 --> 2603.78] He wants for them to develop +[2603.78 --> 2605.62] As Christians +[2605.62 --> 2608.46] And so he starts in verse 15 +[2608.46 --> 2609.04] Right? +[2609.12 --> 2611.00] He knows that they are Christians +[2611.00 --> 2613.34] He's heard about their amazing love +[2613.34 --> 2614.30] For each other +[2614.30 --> 2615.98] And he gives thanks to God for them +[2615.98 --> 2617.90] But he doesn't want them to stop there +[2617.90 --> 2620.38] He wants them to keep on growing +[2620.38 --> 2621.88] To keep on developing +[2621.88 --> 2625.02] To become more of who they already are +[2625.02 --> 2626.44] Right? +[2626.46 --> 2628.54] It's not just enough to become +[2628.54 --> 2629.88] You have to be +[2629.88 --> 2631.28] Right? +[2631.30 --> 2633.20] And he wants them to grow +[2633.20 --> 2634.72] In the grace and knowledge +[2634.72 --> 2635.78] Of Jesus +[2635.78 --> 2637.12] And of God +[2637.12 --> 2638.42] Right? +[2638.42 --> 2640.32] Paul knows that in the Bible +[2640.32 --> 2642.64] You read about this over and over and over +[2642.64 --> 2644.42] Idleness of faith +[2644.42 --> 2646.68] Leads to faith in idols +[2646.68 --> 2649.26] I'm going to say that again +[2649.26 --> 2650.60] Idleness of faith +[2650.60 --> 2653.18] Leads to a faith in idols +[2653.18 --> 2654.82] And we don't want that +[2654.82 --> 2656.40] Not then +[2656.40 --> 2657.78] And not now +[2657.78 --> 2660.82] So what Paul wants +[2660.82 --> 2663.20] Is for us to grow +[2663.20 --> 2664.86] To not be idle +[2664.86 --> 2666.42] In our faith +[2666.42 --> 2668.08] And so we start +[2668.08 --> 2670.08] With that focus +[2670.08 --> 2672.24] God placed all things +[2672.24 --> 2673.10] Under his feet +[2673.10 --> 2673.96] And appointed him +[2673.96 --> 2674.82] To be head +[2674.82 --> 2676.14] Over everything +[2676.14 --> 2677.10] For the church +[2677.10 --> 2678.30] Which is his body +[2678.30 --> 2679.50] The fullness of him +[2679.50 --> 2680.84] Who fills everything +[2680.84 --> 2682.20] In every way +[2682.20 --> 2684.12] This line +[2684.12 --> 2684.80] Is the +[2684.80 --> 2685.76] The climax +[2685.76 --> 2686.90] The +[2686.90 --> 2687.90] The climax +[2687.90 --> 2688.92] Of the description +[2688.92 --> 2690.60] Of God's power +[2690.60 --> 2691.32] At work +[2691.32 --> 2692.66] Through the gospel +[2692.66 --> 2694.48] The power of God +[2694.48 --> 2695.82] That raised Christ +[2695.82 --> 2696.74] The power of God +[2696.74 --> 2697.72] That seated him +[2697.72 --> 2698.70] At the right hand +[2698.70 --> 2699.20] Of the Father +[2699.20 --> 2700.06] And the power +[2700.06 --> 2701.26] By which God +[2701.26 --> 2702.00] Has now placed +[2702.00 --> 2703.14] All things +[2703.14 --> 2705.32] Under his feet +[2705.32 --> 2708.42] And it's the same power +[2708.42 --> 2709.20] That has done +[2709.20 --> 2710.22] All of those things +[2710.22 --> 2712.62] That Paul wants us +[2712.62 --> 2713.68] To know +[2713.68 --> 2715.84] That God is giving us +[2715.84 --> 2716.80] Access to +[2716.80 --> 2717.74] And then to live +[2717.74 --> 2718.66] In the confidence +[2718.66 --> 2719.56] Of +[2719.56 --> 2720.52] Right +[2720.52 --> 2721.40] Paul says +[2721.40 --> 2723.20] I pray +[2723.20 --> 2725.52] That the eyes +[2725.52 --> 2726.44] Of your heart +[2726.44 --> 2727.78] May be enlightened +[2727.78 --> 2730.08] I pray +[2730.08 --> 2730.90] That the eyes +[2730.90 --> 2732.02] Of your heart +[2732.02 --> 2732.56] May be +[2732.56 --> 2733.56] Enlightened +[2733.56 --> 2734.40] He prays +[2734.40 --> 2735.68] That we would not have +[2735.68 --> 2736.68] Eyes +[2736.68 --> 2737.82] For physical +[2737.82 --> 2738.64] Things +[2738.64 --> 2739.76] Of this world +[2739.76 --> 2740.60] That we wouldn't +[2740.60 --> 2741.22] Look to the +[2741.22 --> 2742.54] Created things +[2742.54 --> 2743.52] Of this world +[2743.52 --> 2744.28] For hope +[2744.28 --> 2745.20] Or for happiness +[2745.20 --> 2746.12] Or for purpose +[2746.12 --> 2747.62] But that we would +[2747.62 --> 2748.58] As we read elsewhere +[2748.58 --> 2749.74] Walk by faith +[2749.74 --> 2751.12] And not by sight +[2751.12 --> 2752.08] Right +[2752.08 --> 2752.74] He prays +[2752.74 --> 2753.66] For the eyes +[2753.66 --> 2754.74] Of the heart +[2754.74 --> 2755.82] That you +[2755.82 --> 2756.80] Would be able +[2756.80 --> 2758.10] To see the truth +[2758.10 --> 2759.00] That you would be able +[2759.00 --> 2760.24] To see behind +[2760.24 --> 2761.14] The veil +[2761.14 --> 2762.86] What Paul wants +[2762.86 --> 2763.32] For us +[2763.32 --> 2764.34] In this letter +[2764.34 --> 2765.24] And for the church +[2765.24 --> 2765.78] In Ephesus +[2765.78 --> 2766.86] Is to sort of +[2766.86 --> 2767.96] Pull back the curtain +[2767.96 --> 2769.14] And to give them +[2769.14 --> 2770.50] What's called +[2770.50 --> 2770.94] In theology +[2770.94 --> 2772.92] A theophanic vision +[2772.92 --> 2773.86] Right +[2773.86 --> 2774.42] Theos +[2774.42 --> 2775.20] From the Greek word +[2775.20 --> 2775.78] For God +[2775.78 --> 2777.06] And phanos +[2777.06 --> 2777.74] From the Greek word +[2777.74 --> 2778.20] For light +[2778.20 --> 2778.98] And to reveal +[2778.98 --> 2779.74] Right +[2779.74 --> 2780.70] Theophanic vision +[2780.70 --> 2781.38] What Paul wants +[2781.38 --> 2781.78] Is for you +[2781.78 --> 2782.62] To see God +[2782.62 --> 2784.88] To see God +[2784.88 --> 2785.44] At work +[2785.44 --> 2786.42] In the world +[2786.42 --> 2787.92] Right +[2787.92 --> 2789.32] Two thousand years ago +[2789.32 --> 2790.72] And still today +[2790.72 --> 2792.92] To see God +[2792.92 --> 2795.66] Open the eyes +[2795.66 --> 2796.56] Of my heart +[2796.56 --> 2796.86] Lord +[2796.86 --> 2799.24] I want to see Jesus +[2799.24 --> 2800.28] Right +[2800.28 --> 2801.06] That's Paul's prayer +[2801.06 --> 2801.98] For the Ephesians +[2801.98 --> 2803.48] That's our prayer +[2803.48 --> 2804.18] Together +[2804.18 --> 2804.92] Tonight +[2804.92 --> 2807.60] Because +[2807.60 --> 2811.16] I don't know about you +[2811.16 --> 2812.28] In fact +[2812.28 --> 2812.90] That's not true +[2812.90 --> 2813.42] I do know +[2813.42 --> 2814.04] About you +[2814.04 --> 2815.18] Right +[2815.18 --> 2815.66] It's easy +[2815.66 --> 2816.38] To be distracted +[2816.38 --> 2817.86] By the faded glories +[2817.86 --> 2818.52] Of this world +[2818.52 --> 2819.54] It's easy +[2819.54 --> 2820.68] To be overcome +[2820.68 --> 2822.20] By the ultimately +[2822.20 --> 2823.40] Inadequate lusts +[2823.40 --> 2824.72] Of this secular age +[2824.72 --> 2825.64] That still captivate +[2825.64 --> 2826.32] Our hearts +[2826.32 --> 2826.92] But Jesus +[2826.92 --> 2827.66] Wants more +[2827.66 --> 2828.60] For us +[2828.60 --> 2829.96] The pull +[2829.96 --> 2831.02] Of materialism +[2831.02 --> 2832.38] The vain glory +[2832.38 --> 2833.36] Of human pride +[2833.36 --> 2834.30] The pressures +[2834.30 --> 2835.08] Of the imminent +[2835.08 --> 2835.92] And the tyranny +[2835.92 --> 2836.78] Of the urgent +[2836.78 --> 2837.58] All of these +[2837.58 --> 2840.02] Are just so easily +[2840.02 --> 2841.22] Overwhelming +[2841.22 --> 2842.50] Distractions +[2842.50 --> 2844.66] Of our affections +[2844.66 --> 2846.74] For Jesus +[2846.74 --> 2848.62] Instead +[2848.62 --> 2850.38] Instead +[2850.38 --> 2851.44] We want the eyes +[2851.44 --> 2852.10] Of our hearts +[2852.10 --> 2853.00] So fixed +[2853.00 --> 2854.04] On Jesus +[2854.04 --> 2854.62] That we would +[2854.62 --> 2855.66] Run the race +[2855.66 --> 2856.34] That's marked out +[2856.34 --> 2856.90] For us +[2856.90 --> 2857.62] Right +[2857.62 --> 2858.14] We want to make +[2858.14 --> 2859.00] Jesus more +[2859.00 --> 2860.38] And more beautiful +[2860.38 --> 2861.22] In the minds +[2861.22 --> 2862.46] Of all believers +[2862.46 --> 2863.52] So that all those +[2863.52 --> 2864.12] Other things +[2864.12 --> 2865.08] Might fade +[2865.08 --> 2865.88] To the back +[2865.88 --> 2867.70] When our imaginations +[2867.70 --> 2868.86] Are captivated +[2868.86 --> 2869.80] By God +[2869.80 --> 2870.40] Who is able +[2870.40 --> 2871.44] To do even more +[2871.44 --> 2872.16] Than we can ask +[2872.16 --> 2872.90] Or imagine +[2872.90 --> 2873.98] Our hearts +[2873.98 --> 2874.66] Can endure +[2874.66 --> 2876.12] Spiritual storms +[2876.12 --> 2877.50] And physical trials +[2877.50 --> 2878.98] Even if your body +[2878.98 --> 2880.40] Does not endure +[2880.40 --> 2882.44] Right +[2882.44 --> 2883.06] When the eyes +[2883.06 --> 2883.72] Of your heart +[2883.72 --> 2884.52] Are focused +[2884.52 --> 2885.52] On the hope +[2885.52 --> 2886.18] Of God +[2886.18 --> 2887.80] And the riches +[2887.80 --> 2888.50] Of God +[2888.50 --> 2889.26] And the power +[2889.26 --> 2889.76] Of God +[2889.76 --> 2890.96] Displayed in Jesus +[2890.96 --> 2892.04] You can stand +[2892.04 --> 2893.62] Against the devil's schemes +[2893.62 --> 2894.68] You can stand +[2894.68 --> 2895.48] Against the rulers +[2895.48 --> 2896.28] And the powers +[2896.28 --> 2897.18] And the authorities +[2897.18 --> 2898.52] You can stand +[2898.52 --> 2899.36] Against the spiritual +[2899.36 --> 2900.84] Forces of evil +[2900.84 --> 2901.84] That's what Paul +[2901.84 --> 2903.04] Is praying for you +[2903.04 --> 2905.54] I pray that the eyes +[2905.54 --> 2906.14] Of your heart +[2906.14 --> 2907.52] May be enlightened +[2907.52 --> 2911.06] Paul also knows +[2911.06 --> 2913.00] That this way +[2913.00 --> 2913.92] Of seeing +[2913.92 --> 2915.34] And being +[2915.34 --> 2916.58] In the world +[2916.58 --> 2918.20] Is a consequence +[2918.20 --> 2919.42] Of the gift +[2919.42 --> 2920.00] Of grace +[2920.00 --> 2920.84] Is a consequence +[2920.84 --> 2921.62] Of the work +[2921.62 --> 2922.30] And presence +[2922.30 --> 2923.54] Of the Holy Spirit +[2923.54 --> 2924.20] It says +[2924.20 --> 2925.90] May be enlightened +[2925.90 --> 2927.50] This isn't something +[2927.50 --> 2928.62] That you do +[2928.62 --> 2929.94] It's something you pray +[2929.94 --> 2931.84] This isn't something +[2931.84 --> 2932.48] You achieve +[2932.48 --> 2933.20] Through discipline +[2933.20 --> 2934.12] And hard work +[2934.12 --> 2934.76] This is something +[2934.76 --> 2935.54] That you receive +[2935.54 --> 2936.18] By grace +[2936.18 --> 2937.42] And by regeneration +[2937.42 --> 2940.18] One of the scholars +[2940.18 --> 2942.06] That I have read +[2942.06 --> 2943.32] Actually preferred +[2943.32 --> 2944.06] To translate +[2944.06 --> 2944.74] This sentence +[2944.74 --> 2945.42] From Greek +[2945.42 --> 2946.14] In this way +[2946.14 --> 2946.94] They translate it +[2946.94 --> 2948.66] As I pray +[2948.66 --> 2950.32] Since the eyes +[2950.32 --> 2951.00] Of your heart +[2951.00 --> 2952.04] Have been enlightened +[2952.04 --> 2954.48] Do you hear the difference? +[2955.44 --> 2956.82] You start from the place +[2956.82 --> 2957.94] Already enlightened +[2957.94 --> 2959.18] That since you start +[2959.18 --> 2959.72] From the place +[2959.72 --> 2960.18] Of your heart +[2960.18 --> 2961.48] Already being enlightened +[2961.48 --> 2962.98] I pray that you may know +[2962.98 --> 2963.98] The hope of his calling +[2963.98 --> 2965.16] The riches of his inheritance +[2965.16 --> 2966.14] In the church +[2966.14 --> 2967.22] And his surpassingly +[2967.22 --> 2968.68] Magnificent power +[2968.68 --> 2971.20] It's all hinged +[2971.20 --> 2972.24] On what has already +[2972.24 --> 2973.16] Happened +[2973.16 --> 2974.44] By the gospel +[2974.44 --> 2975.50] Being applied +[2975.50 --> 2976.48] To you +[2976.48 --> 2977.52] Right? +[2977.56 --> 2978.52] The gospel of Jesus +[2978.52 --> 2979.06] That says +[2979.06 --> 2979.88] He lived the life +[2979.88 --> 2980.58] I should have lived +[2980.58 --> 2981.64] And died the death +[2981.64 --> 2982.54] That I deserve +[2982.54 --> 2983.56] The gospel of Jesus +[2983.56 --> 2984.30] That says +[2984.30 --> 2985.52] He died on the cross +[2985.52 --> 2986.34] For the sins +[2986.34 --> 2987.58] Of all who believed +[2987.58 --> 2988.84] And who have been called +[2988.84 --> 2989.96] According to his purpose +[2989.96 --> 2990.96] The gospel of Jesus +[2990.96 --> 2991.38] That says +[2991.38 --> 2992.38] Three days later +[2992.38 --> 2993.60] God raised him +[2993.60 --> 2994.30] From the dead +[2994.30 --> 2995.24] The gospel of Jesus +[2995.24 --> 2995.58] That said +[2995.58 --> 2996.88] Forty days after that +[2996.88 --> 2997.60] He ascended +[2997.60 --> 2998.42] To heaven +[2998.42 --> 2999.10] And is seated +[2999.10 --> 2999.98] At the right hand +[2999.98 --> 3001.14] Of God the Father +[3001.14 --> 3003.04] This gospel is yours +[3003.04 --> 3003.82] By grace +[3003.82 --> 3004.74] Through faith +[3004.74 --> 3006.02] And when the gospel +[3006.02 --> 3006.66] Of Jesus +[3006.66 --> 3008.02] Is the power of God +[3008.02 --> 3009.12] Unto salvation +[3009.12 --> 3010.46] Not only for others +[3010.46 --> 3011.58] But also for you +[3011.58 --> 3012.68] In your heart +[3012.68 --> 3013.96] This then +[3013.96 --> 3015.48] What Paul talks about here +[3015.48 --> 3016.42] Becomes your +[3016.42 --> 3018.56] New creation reality +[3018.56 --> 3019.34] That is to say +[3019.34 --> 3021.84] You already have hope +[3021.84 --> 3024.70] You already have riches +[3024.70 --> 3027.36] You already have power +[3027.36 --> 3029.74] And this is where +[3029.74 --> 3030.52] We're going to live +[3030.52 --> 3031.74] And dig +[3031.74 --> 3032.46] Hope +[3032.46 --> 3033.30] Riches +[3033.30 --> 3034.16] Power +[3034.16 --> 3036.70] Now think about this +[3036.70 --> 3037.54] As we come into here +[3037.54 --> 3037.76] Right +[3037.76 --> 3039.24] Imagine with a +[3039.24 --> 3040.42] With a Holy Spirit +[3040.42 --> 3041.70] Imagination for just a moment +[3041.70 --> 3043.38] How would your life +[3043.38 --> 3044.06] Change +[3044.06 --> 3045.10] Right +[3045.10 --> 3046.16] If you took this truth +[3046.16 --> 3047.12] That you already have hope +[3047.12 --> 3048.08] You already have riches +[3048.08 --> 3049.02] You already have power +[3049.02 --> 3050.72] And planted it deep +[3050.72 --> 3051.58] Into the core +[3051.58 --> 3052.50] Of who you are +[3052.50 --> 3054.40] Right +[3054.40 --> 3054.84] Because you see +[3054.84 --> 3055.66] Our struggle +[3055.66 --> 3057.32] Isn't that we need hope +[3057.32 --> 3058.36] Or that we need +[3058.36 --> 3059.06] Heavenly riches +[3059.06 --> 3059.74] Or that we need +[3059.74 --> 3060.40] Heavenly power +[3060.40 --> 3061.16] Our struggle +[3061.16 --> 3062.02] Is that we need +[3062.02 --> 3063.18] The eyes to see it +[3063.18 --> 3065.42] Because we already have it +[3065.42 --> 3068.00] You already have it +[3068.00 --> 3068.72] And so now +[3068.72 --> 3070.16] We have to put it to work +[3070.16 --> 3071.88] Right +[3071.88 --> 3072.46] And so maybe +[3072.46 --> 3073.40] You're walking +[3073.40 --> 3074.08] Through the valley +[3074.08 --> 3075.04] Of the shadow of death +[3075.04 --> 3077.48] Maybe it's a dark night +[3077.48 --> 3078.02] Of the soul +[3078.02 --> 3079.12] For wherever you are +[3079.12 --> 3079.68] At right now +[3079.68 --> 3080.52] Maybe it's a season +[3080.52 --> 3081.02] Of doubt +[3081.02 --> 3082.14] Or unbelief +[3082.14 --> 3083.34] But hope +[3083.34 --> 3084.58] Hope +[3084.58 --> 3085.98] Granted to you by God +[3085.98 --> 3086.98] Hope means +[3086.98 --> 3088.12] That you can walk +[3088.12 --> 3088.92] Through the valley +[3088.92 --> 3090.76] With your head held high +[3090.76 --> 3091.44] You can walk +[3091.44 --> 3092.12] Through the valley +[3092.12 --> 3093.10] With your eyes +[3093.10 --> 3094.26] Wide open +[3094.26 --> 3095.32] Hope means +[3095.32 --> 3095.96] You don't have to be +[3095.96 --> 3097.54] Afraid of the dark +[3097.54 --> 3098.64] Hope means +[3098.64 --> 3099.52] That whatever doubt +[3099.52 --> 3100.88] You are experiencing +[3100.88 --> 3102.46] Is boxed in +[3102.46 --> 3103.78] It is limited +[3103.78 --> 3105.66] Notice +[3105.66 --> 3106.98] You might still be +[3106.98 --> 3107.56] In the valley +[3107.56 --> 3109.12] You might still be +[3109.12 --> 3109.72] In the dark night +[3109.72 --> 3110.14] Of the soul +[3110.14 --> 3111.10] You might still be +[3111.10 --> 3112.60] Having those doubts +[3112.60 --> 3113.22] Right +[3113.22 --> 3114.14] Your circumstances +[3114.14 --> 3114.98] Don't change +[3114.98 --> 3116.32] But hope changes +[3116.32 --> 3117.28] The way you see +[3117.28 --> 3118.36] Your circumstances +[3118.36 --> 3120.76] Right +[3120.76 --> 3121.28] The meaning +[3121.28 --> 3122.48] Of whatever place +[3122.48 --> 3123.24] You are at +[3123.24 --> 3123.92] Right now +[3123.92 --> 3125.44] The meaning you make +[3125.44 --> 3125.96] Of that +[3125.96 --> 3127.10] Isn't despair +[3127.10 --> 3128.26] Or desperation +[3128.26 --> 3129.10] But instead +[3129.10 --> 3130.08] Devotion +[3130.08 --> 3131.26] And dedication +[3131.26 --> 3132.54] To seeing God's +[3132.54 --> 3133.34] Will through +[3133.34 --> 3135.44] That's the power +[3135.44 --> 3136.14] Of hope +[3136.14 --> 3137.30] Right +[3137.30 --> 3138.12] That's the effect +[3138.12 --> 3138.84] Of God +[3138.84 --> 3140.80] Placing everything +[3140.80 --> 3142.28] Under Jesus' +[3143.04 --> 3143.32] Feet +[3143.32 --> 3146.04] Hope +[3146.04 --> 3148.10] And the riches +[3148.10 --> 3149.18] Of his glorious +[3149.18 --> 3149.92] Inheritance +[3149.92 --> 3150.62] In fact the same +[3150.62 --> 3151.90] Pattern and truth +[3151.90 --> 3153.46] Emerges from both +[3153.46 --> 3154.34] The riches of his +[3154.34 --> 3155.26] Glorious inheritance +[3155.26 --> 3157.60] In his holy people +[3157.60 --> 3159.60] Paul says +[3159.60 --> 3161.16] You already have +[3161.16 --> 3162.02] The riches +[3162.02 --> 3163.00] You've already been +[3163.00 --> 3163.68] Given the riches +[3163.68 --> 3164.80] Of his inheritance +[3164.80 --> 3165.64] In the church +[3165.64 --> 3167.70] This is what +[3167.70 --> 3168.32] I want you to see +[3168.32 --> 3168.72] So if you have +[3168.72 --> 3169.08] Your bible +[3169.08 --> 3170.26] Look closely +[3170.26 --> 3170.70] Here +[3170.70 --> 3172.90] Look closely +[3172.90 --> 3174.62] At chapter 1 +[3174.62 --> 3175.80] Verse 3 +[3175.80 --> 3177.60] Chapter 1 +[3177.60 --> 3178.20] Verse 3 +[3178.20 --> 3179.12] Paul says +[3179.12 --> 3180.52] Praise be to God +[3180.52 --> 3181.44] To the God +[3181.44 --> 3181.96] And Father +[3181.96 --> 3182.62] Of our Lord +[3182.62 --> 3183.30] Jesus Christ +[3183.30 --> 3184.40] Who has blessed us +[3184.40 --> 3185.68] In the heavenly realms +[3185.68 --> 3187.36] With every spiritual blessing +[3187.36 --> 3189.48] In Christ +[3189.48 --> 3194.04] You have every spiritual blessing +[3194.04 --> 3195.84] That's how Paul starts the letter +[3195.84 --> 3197.34] You already have them +[3197.34 --> 3198.56] They're in the heavenly realms +[3198.56 --> 3200.32] But you have them +[3200.32 --> 3202.76] Now look at verse 20 +[3202.76 --> 3203.36] Which we read +[3203.36 --> 3206.16] The power is like +[3206.16 --> 3207.54] The working of his mighty strength +[3207.54 --> 3208.68] Which he +[3208.68 --> 3209.40] Or that he +[3209.40 --> 3210.24] Exerted +[3210.24 --> 3211.60] When he raised Christ +[3211.60 --> 3212.20] From the dead +[3212.20 --> 3213.42] And seated him +[3213.42 --> 3215.34] At his right hand +[3215.34 --> 3215.74] Where? +[3216.88 --> 3219.30] In the heavenly realms +[3219.30 --> 3223.16] What's the spiritual blessing +[3223.16 --> 3224.40] That you've already been given +[3224.40 --> 3225.28] In the heavenly realms? +[3227.72 --> 3229.16] The one who is seated +[3229.16 --> 3230.96] In the heavenly realms +[3230.96 --> 3232.88] Right? +[3232.94 --> 3233.68] Christ himself +[3233.68 --> 3235.80] Is your blessing +[3235.80 --> 3236.56] Right? +[3236.60 --> 3237.16] Think about that +[3237.16 --> 3238.22] It's not a promise +[3238.22 --> 3239.30] Of a possession +[3239.30 --> 3241.24] It's a promise +[3241.24 --> 3241.94] Of a person +[3241.94 --> 3243.74] Right? +[3243.76 --> 3245.40] It's not a material blessing +[3245.40 --> 3247.16] But it's a man +[3247.16 --> 3248.48] Right? +[3248.52 --> 3249.00] Your riches +[3249.00 --> 3250.12] Aren't things +[3250.12 --> 3250.84] The riches +[3250.84 --> 3251.88] That you have been promised +[3251.88 --> 3252.46] And given +[3252.46 --> 3254.24] Is God himself +[3254.24 --> 3257.06] Okay now hold that +[3257.06 --> 3257.72] And check that out +[3257.72 --> 3258.48] Paul says +[3258.48 --> 3259.06] I pray +[3259.06 --> 3259.70] That the eyes +[3259.70 --> 3260.20] Of your heart +[3260.20 --> 3260.94] May be enlightened +[3260.94 --> 3262.14] In order that you may know +[3262.14 --> 3263.12] The riches +[3263.12 --> 3264.22] Of his glorious +[3264.22 --> 3265.18] Inheritance +[3265.18 --> 3267.36] In the saints +[3267.36 --> 3269.00] Or in his +[3269.00 --> 3270.96] Holy people +[3270.96 --> 3274.12] The riches +[3274.12 --> 3274.88] Are Christ +[3274.88 --> 3277.06] But there's also more +[3277.06 --> 3279.30] Look at verse 13 +[3279.30 --> 3280.86] Verse 13 +[3280.86 --> 3281.70] We didn't read it +[3281.70 --> 3283.56] You were also +[3283.56 --> 3285.44] Included in Christ +[3285.44 --> 3286.10] When you heard +[3286.10 --> 3286.94] The word of truth +[3286.94 --> 3287.62] The gospel +[3287.62 --> 3290.12] Of your salvation +[3290.12 --> 3292.22] Right? +[3292.30 --> 3293.08] When you believed +[3293.08 --> 3293.82] You were marked +[3293.82 --> 3294.40] In him +[3294.40 --> 3295.22] With a seal +[3295.22 --> 3296.18] The promised +[3296.18 --> 3297.50] Holy Spirit +[3297.50 --> 3298.94] Who is a deposit +[3298.94 --> 3300.26] Guaranteeing our +[3300.26 --> 3301.22] Inheritance +[3301.22 --> 3302.12] There's that word again +[3302.12 --> 3303.24] Until the redemption +[3303.24 --> 3303.88] Of those +[3303.88 --> 3305.26] Who are God's possession +[3305.26 --> 3306.34] To the praise +[3306.34 --> 3307.70] Of his glory +[3307.70 --> 3309.16] Being in Christ +[3309.16 --> 3310.32] Is the spiritual +[3310.32 --> 3311.08] Blessing +[3311.08 --> 3312.80] And being in him +[3312.80 --> 3312.82] And being in him +[3312.82 --> 3314.24] Means that the Holy Spirit +[3314.24 --> 3315.14] The great comforter +[3315.14 --> 3316.50] The breath of God +[3316.50 --> 3317.06] Breathing +[3317.06 --> 3317.50] Holy +[3317.50 --> 3318.30] Sanctified +[3318.30 --> 3319.58] Powerful life +[3319.58 --> 3320.48] Into you +[3320.48 --> 3321.48] Has come +[3321.48 --> 3323.00] Right? +[3323.04 --> 3323.92] The riches of his +[3323.92 --> 3324.92] Glorious inheritance +[3324.92 --> 3325.58] In Jesus +[3325.58 --> 3326.80] And the Spirit +[3326.80 --> 3329.16] The riches +[3329.16 --> 3330.18] Are his +[3330.18 --> 3331.60] Glorious inheritance +[3331.60 --> 3332.68] That is Jesus +[3332.68 --> 3333.86] And the Spirit +[3333.86 --> 3335.22] That's all you need +[3335.22 --> 3335.74] For life +[3335.74 --> 3336.70] And faith +[3336.70 --> 3337.92] Right? +[3337.96 --> 3338.60] And when you have +[3338.60 --> 3339.36] Jesus +[3339.36 --> 3340.90] And the Spirit +[3340.90 --> 3342.80] You have every +[3342.80 --> 3344.66] Spiritual blessing +[3344.66 --> 3346.26] All I have is Christ +[3346.26 --> 3347.32] We will sing +[3347.32 --> 3347.86] In a moment +[3347.86 --> 3349.22] And that makes me +[3349.22 --> 3349.94] The richest +[3349.94 --> 3351.06] Of men +[3351.06 --> 3353.46] And so now +[3353.46 --> 3355.38] Don't confuse +[3355.38 --> 3356.60] The promised +[3356.60 --> 3357.48] Blessing +[3357.48 --> 3359.40] With the promise +[3359.40 --> 3360.32] To be blessed +[3360.32 --> 3362.02] Right? +[3362.02 --> 3362.92] Because in the world today +[3362.92 --> 3364.02] That gets confused +[3364.02 --> 3365.18] Far too often +[3365.18 --> 3366.08] Right? +[3366.08 --> 3366.96] This isn't about +[3366.96 --> 3367.78] Prosperity +[3367.78 --> 3368.76] Here and now +[3368.76 --> 3369.28] And let me be +[3369.28 --> 3369.76] Really honest +[3369.76 --> 3370.92] Most of us here +[3370.92 --> 3371.78] Right? +[3371.84 --> 3372.74] Are incredibly +[3372.74 --> 3373.56] Prosperous +[3373.56 --> 3374.60] In this life +[3374.60 --> 3375.34] From a material +[3375.34 --> 3375.94] Standpoint +[3375.94 --> 3379.66] But maybe +[3379.66 --> 3382.00] What's being exposed +[3382.00 --> 3383.06] Is a spiritual +[3383.06 --> 3383.92] Bankruptcy +[3383.92 --> 3385.76] Right? +[3385.80 --> 3386.54] When your treasure +[3386.54 --> 3387.60] Is treasure +[3387.60 --> 3389.62] Your heart +[3389.62 --> 3390.48] Is weighed down +[3390.48 --> 3391.10] By gold +[3391.10 --> 3391.98] And by things +[3391.98 --> 3393.52] When your treasure +[3393.52 --> 3394.34] Is Jesus +[3394.34 --> 3394.78] Though +[3394.78 --> 3395.70] You are set free +[3395.70 --> 3396.46] To soar +[3396.46 --> 3398.10] Above the rat race +[3398.10 --> 3399.48] When your treasure +[3399.48 --> 3401.68] Is the next best thing +[3401.68 --> 3402.62] Your heart +[3402.62 --> 3403.32] Is wandering +[3403.32 --> 3403.96] And jumping +[3403.96 --> 3405.14] Fickly +[3405.14 --> 3406.20] From one thing +[3406.20 --> 3406.78] To the next +[3406.78 --> 3408.04] But never satisfied +[3408.04 --> 3409.12] As you try to take in +[3409.12 --> 3410.22] More and more +[3410.22 --> 3410.70] And more +[3410.70 --> 3411.24] And you just +[3411.24 --> 3412.28] Constantly feel +[3412.28 --> 3413.12] Empty +[3413.12 --> 3414.80] But when your treasure +[3414.80 --> 3415.62] Is Jesus +[3415.62 --> 3417.26] You're finally able +[3417.26 --> 3418.30] To find rest +[3418.30 --> 3419.94] For your souls +[3419.94 --> 3424.00] In the words +[3424.00 --> 3425.06] Of the Heidelberg +[3425.06 --> 3425.64] Catechism +[3425.64 --> 3427.46] Which is a document +[3427.46 --> 3428.48] That the Reformed +[3428.48 --> 3429.10] Church has +[3429.10 --> 3430.56] Held up +[3430.56 --> 3431.30] As a historic +[3431.30 --> 3432.40] And accurate +[3432.40 --> 3432.96] Summary +[3432.96 --> 3433.48] Of the teachings +[3433.48 --> 3434.10] Of the Bible +[3434.10 --> 3435.16] In question and answer +[3435.16 --> 3435.76] 49 +[3435.76 --> 3437.16] It asks +[3437.16 --> 3438.16] How does +[3438.16 --> 3439.28] Christ's ascension +[3439.28 --> 3440.40] Benefit us? +[3440.46 --> 3441.00] I think we have +[3441.00 --> 3441.56] This slide +[3441.56 --> 3441.80] Right? +[3441.80 --> 3441.88] Right? +[3441.88 --> 3445.76] How does +[3445.76 --> 3446.84] Christ's ascension +[3446.84 --> 3448.12] Benefit us? +[3448.22 --> 3448.92] And at the end +[3448.92 --> 3449.86] Of this beautifully +[3449.86 --> 3451.08] Stated paragraph +[3451.08 --> 3452.92] It says +[3452.92 --> 3453.92] That Christ +[3453.92 --> 3454.40] Jesus +[3454.40 --> 3455.76] Sends his spirit +[3455.76 --> 3456.84] To us on earth +[3456.84 --> 3457.96] As a corresponding +[3457.96 --> 3458.90] Pledge +[3458.90 --> 3460.08] And by the spirit's +[3460.08 --> 3460.52] Power +[3460.52 --> 3461.62] We seek +[3461.62 --> 3463.30] Not earthly things +[3463.30 --> 3464.96] But the things +[3464.96 --> 3465.68] Above +[3465.68 --> 3468.62] God +[3468.62 --> 3470.22] In Jesus +[3470.22 --> 3471.48] And the Holy Spirit +[3471.48 --> 3473.52] Those are the +[3473.52 --> 3474.60] Riches +[3474.60 --> 3476.84] Of his ascension +[3476.84 --> 3478.10] For you +[3478.10 --> 3480.12] And so we have +[3480.12 --> 3480.94] A hope that cannot +[3480.94 --> 3482.00] Spoil or fade +[3482.00 --> 3483.08] We have a riches +[3483.08 --> 3484.18] That will not +[3484.18 --> 3485.00] Ever +[3485.00 --> 3486.06] Fall away +[3486.06 --> 3487.02] Because they are +[3487.02 --> 3487.90] A person +[3487.90 --> 3489.06] They are God himself +[3489.06 --> 3490.04] And lastly +[3490.04 --> 3490.64] We have +[3490.64 --> 3491.52] Power +[3491.52 --> 3493.08] You have +[3493.08 --> 3494.00] Power +[3494.00 --> 3495.22] Now the word +[3495.22 --> 3496.06] That's used here +[3496.06 --> 3496.60] In Greek +[3496.60 --> 3497.86] Is dunamis +[3497.86 --> 3498.94] It's the word +[3498.94 --> 3499.66] That we get +[3499.66 --> 3500.58] The English word +[3500.58 --> 3501.46] Dynamite +[3501.46 --> 3502.00] From +[3502.00 --> 3504.22] God is saying +[3504.22 --> 3504.98] You have +[3504.98 --> 3506.18] Explosive +[3506.18 --> 3506.86] Power +[3506.86 --> 3507.70] You have +[3507.70 --> 3508.70] Transformative +[3508.70 --> 3509.14] Power +[3509.14 --> 3509.98] To change +[3509.98 --> 3510.82] The face +[3510.82 --> 3511.70] Of the earth +[3511.70 --> 3514.94] I grew up +[3514.94 --> 3515.84] In Ontario +[3515.84 --> 3516.56] Every summer +[3516.56 --> 3517.18] We would go +[3517.18 --> 3518.52] To Kilbear Park +[3518.52 --> 3518.94] You guys +[3518.94 --> 3519.58] Have grown up +[3519.58 --> 3520.06] In the mountains +[3520.06 --> 3520.72] And so this +[3520.72 --> 3521.40] Will make sense +[3521.40 --> 3521.82] To you +[3521.82 --> 3523.58] To get to +[3523.58 --> 3524.32] Kilbear Park +[3524.32 --> 3525.20] You have to +[3525.20 --> 3526.00] Travel north +[3526.00 --> 3526.88] From where I grew up +[3526.88 --> 3527.98] Along highway 400 +[3527.98 --> 3528.70] And then after +[3528.70 --> 3529.30] The city of +[3529.30 --> 3529.62] Barry +[3529.62 --> 3530.58] You take +[3530.58 --> 3531.60] Either highway 11 +[3531.60 --> 3532.90] Or highway 400 +[3532.90 --> 3533.46] Extension +[3533.46 --> 3534.98] And to get to +[3534.98 --> 3535.54] Kilbear +[3535.54 --> 3536.04] There was a +[3536.04 --> 3536.92] Two lane road +[3536.92 --> 3539.14] That was +[3539.14 --> 3540.06] Eventually turned +[3540.06 --> 3541.02] Into highway 69 +[3541.02 --> 3542.34] And at some point +[3542.34 --> 3543.72] In my young childhood +[3543.72 --> 3544.52] The government of +[3544.52 --> 3545.38] Ontario decided +[3545.38 --> 3546.34] We are going to +[3546.34 --> 3547.02] Turn this into +[3547.02 --> 3547.94] A major highway +[3547.94 --> 3549.74] And so northern +[3549.74 --> 3550.40] Ontario is +[3550.40 --> 3551.42] Canadian shield +[3551.42 --> 3553.06] So it's hard +[3553.06 --> 3554.62] Granite rock +[3554.62 --> 3556.30] To take a +[3556.30 --> 3557.02] Two lane road +[3557.02 --> 3557.66] And turn it +[3557.66 --> 3558.34] Into a +[3558.34 --> 3559.04] Four lane +[3559.04 --> 3559.64] Sometimes +[3559.64 --> 3560.76] Six lane +[3560.76 --> 3561.32] Highway +[3561.32 --> 3563.46] Takes a lot +[3563.46 --> 3564.46] Of work +[3564.46 --> 3565.56] Particularly +[3565.56 --> 3567.16] It takes a lot +[3567.16 --> 3568.16] Of explosive +[3568.16 --> 3569.32] Work +[3569.32 --> 3570.22] And so over +[3570.22 --> 3570.96] The next number +[3570.96 --> 3571.50] Of years +[3571.50 --> 3572.08] Every year +[3572.08 --> 3572.62] We would drive +[3572.62 --> 3572.88] Up to +[3572.88 --> 3573.52] Kilbear Park +[3573.52 --> 3574.50] And that section +[3574.50 --> 3575.54] That was two lanes +[3575.54 --> 3576.34] Would get shorter +[3576.34 --> 3576.74] And shorter +[3576.74 --> 3577.26] And shorter +[3577.26 --> 3578.40] As the section +[3578.40 --> 3579.22] That was four lanes +[3579.22 --> 3579.78] Would get longer +[3579.78 --> 3580.18] And longer +[3580.18 --> 3580.62] And longer +[3580.62 --> 3581.70] And we would drive +[3581.70 --> 3582.54] Through these places +[3582.54 --> 3583.44] That were just +[3583.44 --> 3584.26] Sheer rock +[3584.26 --> 3585.22] On either side +[3585.22 --> 3586.22] Because it's easier +[3586.22 --> 3587.48] To blow the rock up +[3587.48 --> 3588.58] And build a flat road +[3588.58 --> 3589.54] Than it is to try +[3589.54 --> 3590.28] And move with the grade +[3590.28 --> 3592.42] But what's amazing +[3592.42 --> 3593.90] Is that in order +[3593.90 --> 3594.58] For them to blow +[3594.58 --> 3595.08] That rock +[3595.08 --> 3595.82] They take this +[3595.82 --> 3597.44] Like two inch drill +[3597.44 --> 3598.50] And they core +[3598.50 --> 3599.36] All the way +[3599.36 --> 3600.42] Down the side +[3600.42 --> 3601.16] And they pack it +[3601.16 --> 3602.38] With an explosive +[3602.38 --> 3603.16] And then they +[3603.16 --> 3604.52] Fire off +[3604.52 --> 3605.34] These charges +[3605.34 --> 3606.56] Every two feet +[3606.56 --> 3607.86] Or these core lines +[3607.86 --> 3609.16] Like down the side +[3609.16 --> 3609.64] Of the rock +[3609.64 --> 3610.70] So that now +[3610.70 --> 3611.82] When you drive there +[3611.82 --> 3613.66] On the sheer cliff face +[3613.66 --> 3614.88] There's these perfectly +[3614.88 --> 3617.66] Semi-circular core lines +[3617.66 --> 3619.02] Every two feet +[3619.02 --> 3620.28] Going down +[3620.28 --> 3621.18] Because that's +[3621.18 --> 3622.62] Where the explosive +[3622.62 --> 3623.66] Was +[3623.66 --> 3625.42] The explosive +[3625.42 --> 3627.58] Changed the face +[3627.58 --> 3628.56] Of the earth +[3628.56 --> 3630.08] The geography +[3630.08 --> 3630.86] Of the region +[3630.86 --> 3631.50] Was changed +[3631.50 --> 3632.06] By this +[3632.06 --> 3633.92] Dynamic power +[3633.92 --> 3636.14] That's the kind +[3636.14 --> 3636.82] Of power +[3636.82 --> 3638.68] That you have +[3638.68 --> 3639.88] By virtue +[3639.88 --> 3640.72] Of the Holy Spirit +[3640.72 --> 3642.00] Being in you +[3642.00 --> 3644.20] That's the Holy Spirit +[3644.20 --> 3645.50] Right? +[3645.54 --> 3647.10] As He transforms you +[3647.10 --> 3648.42] You transform +[3648.42 --> 3649.38] Those around you +[3649.38 --> 3650.74] And as we +[3650.74 --> 3651.60] Are transformed +[3651.60 --> 3652.12] Together +[3652.12 --> 3654.08] We are transforming +[3654.08 --> 3654.98] Our neighborhoods +[3654.98 --> 3656.08] And our communities +[3656.08 --> 3657.38] Our workplaces +[3657.38 --> 3658.98] And our third places +[3658.98 --> 3659.68] Our hangouts +[3659.68 --> 3660.42] Our coffee shops +[3660.42 --> 3661.30] Our sports teams +[3661.30 --> 3662.38] This is the power +[3662.38 --> 3663.32] Of God at work +[3663.32 --> 3664.02] In you +[3664.02 --> 3665.36] Changing the face +[3665.36 --> 3666.76] Of the earth +[3666.76 --> 3668.48] Right? +[3668.52 --> 3669.04] And so when God +[3669.04 --> 3669.64] Calls you +[3669.64 --> 3670.54] To something bigger +[3670.54 --> 3671.54] Than yourself +[3671.54 --> 3672.56] And you say +[3672.56 --> 3673.46] I don't think +[3673.46 --> 3674.28] I can do that God +[3674.28 --> 3675.48] That's too big for me +[3675.48 --> 3677.32] You are absolutely right +[3677.32 --> 3679.52] It is too big for you +[3679.52 --> 3681.04] But you know +[3681.04 --> 3682.08] Who it's not too big for? +[3682.86 --> 3683.48] God +[3683.48 --> 3685.72] That's His power +[3685.72 --> 3687.66] God's power +[3687.66 --> 3689.66] God's guarantee +[3689.66 --> 3691.98] God placed everything +[3691.98 --> 3693.14] Under His feet +[3693.14 --> 3694.08] And appointed Him +[3694.08 --> 3694.80] To be head +[3694.80 --> 3696.20] Over everything +[3696.20 --> 3697.42] For the church +[3697.42 --> 3699.58] And so He is the head +[3699.58 --> 3701.04] He is the source +[3701.04 --> 3702.42] Over everything +[3702.42 --> 3704.34] And so now +[3704.34 --> 3705.60] Sometimes +[3705.60 --> 3706.84] You will hear +[3706.84 --> 3709.16] In Reformed circles +[3709.16 --> 3710.82] In Reformed theology +[3710.82 --> 3712.50] Quoting Abraham Kuyper +[3712.50 --> 3713.98] Abraham Kuyper +[3713.98 --> 3715.14] Was a Dutch theologian +[3715.14 --> 3716.00] And politician +[3716.00 --> 3717.74] He was prime minister +[3717.74 --> 3718.52] In the Netherlands +[3718.52 --> 3720.72] In the early 20th century +[3720.72 --> 3721.90] For a period of time +[3721.90 --> 3722.38] As well +[3722.38 --> 3723.74] And he came +[3723.74 --> 3725.42] Across the ocean +[3725.42 --> 3726.32] And spoke at +[3726.32 --> 3727.34] Princeton University +[3727.34 --> 3729.16] In the now famous +[3729.16 --> 3730.18] Stone lectures +[3730.18 --> 3732.10] And one of those lectures +[3732.10 --> 3733.46] He said +[3733.46 --> 3733.96] And this quote +[3733.96 --> 3734.72] Has become famous +[3734.72 --> 3735.26] He says +[3735.26 --> 3736.60] There is not +[3736.60 --> 3737.90] One square inch +[3737.90 --> 3738.72] Of creation +[3738.72 --> 3739.78] Over which Jesus +[3739.78 --> 3741.84] Who is Lord over all +[3741.84 --> 3743.54] Does not say +[3743.54 --> 3744.92] Mine +[3744.92 --> 3749.26] Every square inch +[3749.26 --> 3750.88] Belongs +[3750.88 --> 3752.44] To Him +[3752.44 --> 3754.82] Every square inch +[3754.82 --> 3755.64] Has been put +[3755.64 --> 3758.28] Under His feet +[3758.28 --> 3760.48] And here is what +[3760.48 --> 3761.10] I want you to hear +[3761.10 --> 3763.70] If everything +[3763.70 --> 3764.60] Is His +[3764.60 --> 3766.60] You +[3766.60 --> 3767.62] Have nothing +[3767.62 --> 3768.14] To give +[3768.14 --> 3768.64] That is not +[3768.64 --> 3769.40] Already His +[3769.40 --> 3771.12] But +[3771.12 --> 3772.90] He gives you +[3772.90 --> 3774.22] Everything +[3774.22 --> 3775.70] Because He has +[3775.70 --> 3776.30] Given you +[3776.30 --> 3777.04] Himself +[3777.04 --> 3780.10] God has given you +[3780.10 --> 3781.04] Jesus +[3781.04 --> 3781.94] He has given you +[3781.94 --> 3782.66] Himself +[3782.66 --> 3783.18] And so +[3783.18 --> 3783.92] He has given you +[3783.92 --> 3784.50] Hope +[3784.50 --> 3785.62] And He has given you +[3785.62 --> 3786.32] Riches +[3786.32 --> 3787.12] And He has given you +[3787.12 --> 3787.86] Power +[3787.86 --> 3790.32] That is the impact +[3790.32 --> 3791.02] Of the gospel +[3791.02 --> 3792.10] Of our ascended +[3792.10 --> 3792.86] Savior +[3792.86 --> 3793.78] And King +[3793.78 --> 3796.20] And that +[3796.20 --> 3798.76] That is the joy +[3798.76 --> 3801.34] Of being underfoot +[3801.34 --> 3803.86] The fullness of Him +[3803.86 --> 3805.06] Who fills everything +[3805.06 --> 3806.54] In every way +[3806.54 --> 3809.12] Gospel hope +[3809.12 --> 3811.12] Gospel riches +[3811.12 --> 3812.90] Gospel inheritance +[3812.90 --> 3814.70] Gospel power +[3814.70 --> 3816.80] And so I pray +[3816.80 --> 3818.28] Joining with Paul +[3818.28 --> 3820.48] May the eyes +[3820.48 --> 3821.32] Of your heart +[3821.32 --> 3822.80] And the affections +[3822.80 --> 3823.64] Of your soul +[3823.64 --> 3825.02] See Jesus +[3825.02 --> 3826.62] And live +[3826.62 --> 3828.56] May your imaginations +[3828.56 --> 3829.38] Be stirred +[3829.38 --> 3830.34] The glory +[3830.34 --> 3831.56] Of the ascension +[3831.56 --> 3832.18] Of Jesus +[3832.18 --> 3834.28] For your everyday life +[3834.28 --> 3835.26] And so be +[3835.26 --> 3836.36] Hopeful +[3836.36 --> 3838.40] Live richly +[3838.40 --> 3839.12] Blessed +[3839.12 --> 3840.36] And lastly +[3840.36 --> 3841.06] Go +[3841.06 --> 3842.34] Go +[3842.34 --> 3843.48] Go with the power +[3843.48 --> 3844.48] Of God +[3844.48 --> 3845.22] Himself +[3845.22 --> 3848.32] All you have +[3848.32 --> 3850.06] Is Christ +[3850.06 --> 3852.42] And Christ +[3852.42 --> 3854.18] Is all you need +[3854.18 --> 3855.52] Amen +[3855.52 --> 3857.40] Let's pray together +[3857.40 --> 3858.48] I'm going to invite you +[3858.48 --> 3858.94] To stand +[3858.94 --> 3859.64] As we pray +[3859.64 --> 3871.20] Lord Jesus +[3871.20 --> 3873.60] May we +[3873.60 --> 3874.16] Together +[3874.16 --> 3875.38] See the +[3875.38 --> 3876.08] Beauty +[3876.08 --> 3877.08] And joy +[3877.08 --> 3878.10] Of being +[3878.10 --> 3880.02] Underfoot +[3880.02 --> 3882.10] May we +[3882.10 --> 3882.56] Together +[3882.56 --> 3883.74] Be compelled +[3883.74 --> 3884.80] And captivated +[3884.80 --> 3885.74] By the joy +[3885.74 --> 3886.38] Of seeing +[3886.38 --> 3887.14] And knowing +[3887.14 --> 3887.70] Again +[3887.70 --> 3889.12] That all things +[3889.12 --> 3889.62] Have been +[3889.62 --> 3890.58] Placed +[3890.58 --> 3891.84] Under your +[3891.84 --> 3892.64] Feet +[3892.64 --> 3893.98] And that you +[3893.98 --> 3894.72] Have been appointed +[3894.72 --> 3895.86] To be head +[3895.86 --> 3896.96] Over everything +[3896.96 --> 3898.02] For the church +[3898.02 --> 3898.92] Such that there is +[3898.92 --> 3899.70] Now not +[3899.70 --> 3900.94] One thing +[3900.94 --> 3902.60] Over which you +[3902.60 --> 3903.34] Do not claim +[3903.34 --> 3904.18] Mine +[3904.18 --> 3907.40] Lord Jesus +[3907.40 --> 3908.64] Be for us +[3908.64 --> 3909.46] Our all +[3909.46 --> 3910.22] In +[3910.22 --> 3911.16] All +[3911.16 --> 3913.70] And send us +[3913.70 --> 3913.92] Out +[3913.92 --> 3914.38] Knowing +[3914.38 --> 3915.46] Hope +[3915.46 --> 3916.06] That we +[3916.06 --> 3916.48] Have from +[3916.48 --> 3916.68] You +[3916.68 --> 3917.44] Send us +[3917.44 --> 3917.70] Out +[3917.70 --> 3918.32] Knowing +[3918.32 --> 3918.78] That we +[3918.78 --> 3919.56] Are richly +[3919.56 --> 3919.98] Blessed +[3919.98 --> 3920.92] By you +[3920.92 --> 3922.02] With you +[3922.02 --> 3923.72] And send +[3923.72 --> 3924.14] Us out +[3924.14 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blessing on the congregation and acknowledging their sinful nature +• The speaker acknowledges their sin and asks God to have mercy on them, citing King David's psalm as a model for their prayer. +• They recognize the depth of their own unworthiness and express gratitude for God's love and compassion through Jesus' sacrifice. +• The speaker lists the ways in which Jesus was mocked, ridiculed, beaten, flogged, and crucified for their sin, demonstrating his willingness to bear the full weight of punishment. +• They acknowledge that they deserved none of this suffering but rather received mercy through Jesus' death on the cross. +• The prayer concludes by expressing gratitude for God's victory over evil and praying for the nations of the world. +• Global conflicts and hatred among nations +• Social injustices, such as withholding resources from the poor or ethnic groups +• Decline of morality and values in society +• Politicians sowing division for political gain rather than serving the common good +• Partisan politics dehumanizing those who disagree +• Economic discipline lost as a nation +• Materialism and love of self increasing +• Self-worth gauged by status or comparison to others +• Loss of national values, including loving God and neighbor +• Prayer for forgiveness and unity among Christians +• Request for divine intervention in various areas of life +• Praying for people with particular needs +• Comforting those suffering from physical or mental illness +• Protecting the hearts of the ill and providing strength to cope with grief and sorrow +• Mending broken relationships +• Providing financial assistance and employment +• Delivering resources and work to meet needs +• Offering meaning and enrichment in employment +• Overcoming addiction, particularly drugs, alcohol, and pornography +• Equipping people to resist temptation by God's spirit +• Reaching out to the lonely and isolated +• Blessing those held captive +• Providing aid to displaced persons and persecuted individuals +• The narrator plans to read from John 19 +• Jesus is flogged and given a crown of thorns by the soldiers +• Pilate presents Jesus to the Jews, saying he finds no charge against him +• The Jewish leaders insist that Jesus must die for claiming to be the Son of God +• Pilate questions Jesus about his origin and asks if he refuses to speak +• Jesus tells Pilate that he has power only because it was given to him from above +• Pilate tries to set Jesus free, but the Jewish leaders threaten him +• The Jewish leaders claim that releasing Jesus would make him no friend of Caesar +• The scene is set in Jerusalem on the day of preparation for the Passover, with Jesus being tried by Pontius Pilate. +• The crowd demands Jesus' crucifixion and the leaders insist that he must die according to Jewish law from Exodus or Leviticus. +• Pilate is shown to be reluctant to comply with the wishes of the Jewish leaders, but still agrees to hand Jesus over to them to be crucified. +• The Torah states that blaspheming the name of the Lord is punishable by death +• Jesus' claim to be the son of God was seen as blasphemy by some Jews +• The Shema, a central Jewish prayer, affirms the oneness of God and rejects idolatry +• Some people struggled to understand Jesus' statement about being one with God +• The law in Leviticus is mentioned but not specified +• Exodus 22:28, a biblical passage that prohibits blaspheming or cursing God or the ruler of one's people +• Jesus' application of this law in his teachings and actions, specifically claiming to be the Son of God +• The implications of Jesus' claims on Roman authority, with some seeing it as a challenge to both Jewish leaders and Caesar +• The Roman Empire's oppressive thumb on the people +• Rejection of Jesus by the chief priests, who choose Caesar over him as king +• Pilate's role in relation to the Roman Empire and his responsibility for maintaining peace in the region +• The Roman Empire's effective continuation of peace through enforcing local laws and traditions +• Roman law and oversight of Jewish leaders +• Adoption of Jewish law by Pilate's administration +• Pilate's responsibility to follow the chief priests' lead on laws +• Jesus questioned by Pilate about his origins and identity +• Discussion of Pilate's loaded question and his lack of understanding +• Jesus is asked questions by Pilate +• The questioning takes place during the trial of Jesus in front of Pilate +• Pilate asks if Jesus is from heaven or God +• Jesus' responses lead to a discussion about his deity and the reason for his presence on earth +• Pilate seeks clarification and asks further questions +• Pilate asks Jesus if he is the King of the Jews +• Jesus replies that Pilate's idea of a king may be different from what others have said about him +• Jesus says his kingdom is not of this world +• He notes that if it were, his servants would fight to prevent his arrest by Jewish leaders +• Jesus and Pilate engage in a back-and-forth exchange, with Jesus emphasizing the difference between his own concept of kingship and the worldly understanding of power. +• The world is to testify to the truth +• Everyone on the side of truth listens to me +• Pilate throws up his hands and goes with Jesus, unsure what truth is +• When choosing between truth and falsehood, one must listen to the truth +• Pilate wonders if Jesus is really from God +• He is starting to make a choice between truth and falsehood, but doesn't like it +• Jesus is asked questions by Pilate +• Jesus gives no answer to Pilate's questions +• Jesus knows he has said enough and proved his point +• The choice is up to Pilate to believe or not believe in Jesus +• Jesus' actions, life, and death are proof of who he is and God's commitment +• God's promise and faithfulness +• The vantage point of the Resurrection +• Easter Sunday as proof of God's promise +• Jesus' actions in relation to his promise +• Pilate's frustration and power struggle with Jesus +• Discussion of Pilate's frustration with Jesus +• Reference to a written sign above Pilate +• Mention of a biblical chapter and verse (Chapter 19, Verse 21) +• Explanation of the sign's message and its relation to Jewish people +• Pilate's decision to write on the sign as he wishes +• Jesus presents a choice to Pilate: free him or crucify him +• Jesus says Pilate would have no power over him if not given by God +• The passage from Romans 13 is referenced, stating that there is no authority except that established by God +• Jesus tells Pilate his role and the source of his power and authority +• Pilate's authority is not from Caesar, but from God +• Authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Jesus +• Jesus is the Son of God, the same son mentioned in Colossians +• The Son is the image of the invisible God +• All creation was made through the Son, who is the firstborn over all creation +• All things were created in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, and were created for the Son +• Jesus' humiliation and condescension +• Authority and power, specifically the king's sovereignty +• Emptiness of authority and self-emptying love +• Subjecting oneself to a cross and mockery as an act of justice +• Participating in a greater picture of reality than what is seen on the surface +• Jesus knows what's going on in the local situation +• It's more than just death of a good man, but ultimately misunderstood +• The choice is ours to see beyond surface level +• Peter spoke about this in his Pentecost sermon (Acts 2) +• Jesus of Nazareth was accredited by God through miracles and signs +• The idea that God's plan is to use Jesus' crucifixion for knowledge and understanding +• The notion that Pilate and others are blind to the reality of the situation +• The concept that Jesus' death on the cross is a deliberate part of God's plan +• The suggestion that humans think they have control, power, and authority but are actually part of God's larger plan +• Death of Jesus as a ransom for many +• Jesus telling his disciples he would die and be killed to bring life +• Jesus made like humans so he could make atonement for sins +• Atonement explained through various Bible passages +• The Bible uses the concept of punishment and sin to convey the importance of atonement +• Atonement is necessary for reconciliation with God +• Jesus' sacrifice is an example of atonement that brings people back to God +• The wages of sin is death, according to Romans 6:23 +• Sin will always lead to death unless atonement is made through faith in Jesus +• The wages of sin is death +• Sin separates us from God +• Relationship to God is the source of life +• Death is the result of losing relationship with God +• Jesus paid the price for death by dying in place of humanity +• Evil and sin are about winning and accomplishing power and authority +• Sin's greatest evil is the death of God's relationship with humanity +• God has a purpose and plan +• There is a deeper movement at work to satisfy eternal justice through the travesty of justice +• The innocent man dying on the cross was a choice made by Jesus out of his great love for us +• He took up the cross out of love, endured it for our sake, and lived the life we should have lived +• The truth of the gospel is that we are more sinful than we could admit, yet loved more than we can imagine +• Sin and punishment +• Jesus' choice to go to the cross as a sacrifice for sin +• The choice between seeing Jesus as just another man or as savior +• Making Jesus one's king +• Discipleship requirements from Luke 9, including denial of oneself and taking up one's own cross daily. +• The cost of following Jesus +• Discipleship and the cross +• Choice and freedom to believe or reject Jesus +• Jesus as Savior and King +• Evidence and seeking truth about Jesus' identity +• Invitation to return on Sunday for further discussion +• Empty tomb and its significance +• Invitation to visit the empty tomb on Sunday +• Anticipation of Sunday's event +• Choice between life and death +• Importance of informed living +• Source of real life +• Finding Jesus through prayer and devotion +• Praise and worship of God +• Mercy of the Lord is stronger than darkness +• His mercy is more abundant and stronger than our sins +• The Lord welcomes home those who are weak, vile, and poor +• Praise to the Lord for his mercy that remembers no wrongs +• His mercy is more powerful than patience and waiting +• Many sins +• Mercy of the Lord is more than riches or kindness +• Payment for our sins was Jesus' blood +• We stood under a deck we couldn't afford, referring to guilt +• Praise and thanksgiving for the Lord's mercy is fitting +• The Lord's mercy is stronger than darkness +• Our sins are many, but the Lord's mercy is more +• Praying to Jesus for comfort in life and death +• Acknowledging Jesus' payment of all sins and debt +• Expressing trust in Jesus' blood for salvation +• Recognizing ownership and belonging to 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Thank you. +[1469.60 --> 1499.58] Thank you. +[1499.60 --> 1529.60] Thank you. +[1529.60 --> 1559.58] Thank you. +[1559.58 --> 1589.56] Thank you. +[1589.58 --> 1619.56] Thank you. +[1619.58 --> 1649.56] Thank you. +[1649.56 --> 1679.54] Thank you. +[1679.56 --> 1709.56] Thank you. +[1709.56 --> 1739.54] Thank you. +[1739.56 --> 1769.56] And when you're +[1769.56 --> 1799.54] Jesus. +[1799.56 --> 1829.54] Heыв paraphoods. +[1829.54 --> 1843.14] who paid my dad and raised this life up from the dead oh praise the one who paid my dad and +[1843.14 --> 1860.66] raised this life up from the dead oh praise the one who paid my dad and raised this life up from the dead +[1860.66 --> 1884.42] jesus paid it all all to him i owe sin had left the crimson stain he washed it white as snow +[1890.66 --> 1913.78] holiness is your life in me making me clean through your blood +[1913.78 --> 1926.26] holiness is your fire in me purging my heart like a flood +[1926.26 --> 1940.18] i know you are perfect in holiness +[1940.18 --> 1953.62] your life in me setting me free making me holy +[1953.62 --> 1964.10] only the blood of jesus covers all of my sin +[1964.10 --> 1978.42] only the life of jesus renews me from within +[1978.42 --> 1982.90] your blood is enough +[1982.90 --> 1988.10] your mercy +[1988.10 --> 1990.90] complete +[1990.90 --> 1996.10] your work of atonement +[1996.10 --> 2003.70] paid for my debts making me holy +[2003.70 --> 2009.70] holy +[2009.70 --> 2015.38] only the blood of jesus +[2018.58 --> 2021.30] holiness +[2021.30 --> 2024.34] is your life in me +[2024.74 --> 2028.02] making me clean through your blood +[2028.02 --> 2036.84] Holiness is your fire in me +[2036.84 --> 2041.10] Purging my heart like a flood +[2041.10 --> 2049.76] I know you are +[2049.76 --> 2054.52] Perfect in holiness +[2054.52 --> 2061.22] Your life in me +[2061.22 --> 2063.92] Setting me free +[2063.92 --> 2067.28] Making me holy +[2067.28 --> 2073.88] Only the blood of Jesus +[2073.88 --> 2079.50] Covers all of my sin +[2079.50 --> 2086.20] Only the life of Jesus +[2086.20 --> 2092.20] Renews me from within +[2092.20 --> 2096.20] Your blood is enough +[2096.20 --> 2104.90] Your mercy complete +[2104.90 --> 2109.90] Your work of atonement +[2109.90 --> 2114.70] Pay for my debts +[2114.70 --> 2117.40] Making me holy +[2117.40 --> 2126.10] Only the blood of Jesus +[2126.10 --> 2130.46] You may have a seat +[2130.46 --> 2145.40] You may have a seat +[2156.10 --> 2185.54] Please join me in our church family prayer +[2186.10 --> 2190.70] Our Father in heaven +[2190.70 --> 2192.12] Hallowed be your name +[2192.12 --> 2194.14] Bless us this evening +[2194.14 --> 2195.54] As we gather to remember +[2195.54 --> 2197.80] And commemorate the life and death +[2197.80 --> 2199.14] Of our Lord and Savior +[2199.14 --> 2200.22] Jesus Christ +[2200.22 --> 2203.96] We have taken the time during Lent +[2203.96 --> 2206.06] To consider our relationship with you +[2206.06 --> 2208.38] And we humbly confess +[2208.38 --> 2209.62] That we are sinful +[2209.62 --> 2210.78] And broken +[2210.78 --> 2215.04] We all like sheep have gone astray +[2215.04 --> 2217.94] Each of us has turned to his own way +[2217.94 --> 2222.42] Despite the fact that you created us and sustain us +[2222.42 --> 2224.68] We love the things of the world +[2224.68 --> 2226.20] Rather than loving you +[2226.20 --> 2230.48] With all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength +[2230.48 --> 2233.80] We have not loved our neighbors +[2233.80 --> 2235.08] As ourselves +[2235.08 --> 2238.70] We rely on our own wisdom and thoughts +[2238.70 --> 2242.04] Rather than seeking guidance and direction from you +[2242.04 --> 2245.76] We have chosen pride over humility +[2245.76 --> 2249.34] We are unworthy of your love +[2249.34 --> 2250.88] Based on our own merit +[2250.88 --> 2252.78] Have mercy on us +[2252.78 --> 2256.36] We identify with King David +[2256.36 --> 2256.90] Who said +[2256.90 --> 2259.20] Have mercy on me, O God +[2259.20 --> 2261.26] According to your unfailing love +[2261.26 --> 2263.66] According to your great compassion +[2263.66 --> 2265.78] Blot out my transgressions +[2265.78 --> 2268.82] Wash away all my iniquity +[2268.82 --> 2270.94] And cleanse me from my sin +[2270.94 --> 2273.60] For I know my transgressions +[2273.60 --> 2276.70] And my sin is ever before me +[2276.70 --> 2278.58] Against you +[2278.58 --> 2281.32] You only have I sinned +[2281.32 --> 2283.58] And done what is evil in your sight +[2283.58 --> 2285.70] So that you are proved right +[2285.70 --> 2286.52] When you speak +[2286.52 --> 2287.50] And justified +[2287.50 --> 2288.66] When you judge +[2288.66 --> 2291.46] And yet, Father +[2291.46 --> 2294.20] We do not live as those without hope +[2294.20 --> 2296.70] For you are faithful to your promises +[2296.70 --> 2299.82] We thank you for your promise +[2299.82 --> 2300.76] To crush Satan +[2300.76 --> 2303.12] When mankind fell into sin +[2303.12 --> 2304.90] Through Adam and Eve +[2304.90 --> 2306.14] In the Garden of Eden +[2306.14 --> 2308.48] We thank you +[2308.48 --> 2310.64] For you did not spare your own son +[2310.64 --> 2313.10] But gave him up for all of us +[2313.10 --> 2315.94] Lamb of God +[2315.94 --> 2317.12] We praise you +[2317.12 --> 2319.24] For willingly coming into the world +[2319.24 --> 2319.90] As a human +[2319.90 --> 2322.22] In obedience to your Father's will +[2322.22 --> 2324.46] To accomplish his plan +[2324.46 --> 2325.92] For our redemption +[2325.92 --> 2329.06] We thank you for identifying +[2329.06 --> 2330.16] With us completely +[2330.16 --> 2332.16] And for suffering +[2332.16 --> 2334.58] And pouring out your life unto death +[2334.58 --> 2336.30] So that we could be redeemed +[2336.30 --> 2338.92] Lord Jesus +[2338.92 --> 2340.70] Impress upon us +[2340.70 --> 2342.34] The amazing compassion +[2342.34 --> 2344.94] That you showed through your sacrifice +[2344.94 --> 2347.34] We acknowledge +[2347.34 --> 2348.50] You were mocked +[2348.50 --> 2349.44] And ridiculed +[2349.44 --> 2350.52] For our sin +[2350.52 --> 2352.48] You were beaten +[2352.48 --> 2353.46] And flogged +[2353.46 --> 2354.54] For our sin +[2354.54 --> 2357.96] You wore the crown of thorns +[2357.96 --> 2359.40] For our sin +[2359.40 --> 2362.16] You carried the cross +[2362.16 --> 2362.96] To Golgotha +[2362.96 --> 2364.16] For our sin +[2364.16 --> 2367.54] You accepted the horrific pain +[2367.54 --> 2368.48] Of crucifixion +[2368.48 --> 2370.06] For our sin +[2370.06 --> 2372.60] You were forsaken +[2372.60 --> 2373.44] By your Father +[2373.44 --> 2374.92] For our sin +[2374.92 --> 2377.40] And you died +[2377.40 --> 2379.02] And descended into hell +[2379.02 --> 2380.60] For our sin +[2380.60 --> 2383.86] You deserved none of this +[2383.86 --> 2385.66] But endured all of it +[2385.66 --> 2386.66] For us +[2386.66 --> 2388.84] Indeed +[2388.84 --> 2390.56] You took up all our pain +[2390.56 --> 2392.08] And bore our suffering +[2392.08 --> 2394.20] So that we may experience +[2394.20 --> 2395.40] The glories of heaven +[2395.40 --> 2397.92] And so we come to you +[2397.92 --> 2398.48] In humility +[2398.48 --> 2400.22] With heartfelt gratitude +[2400.22 --> 2402.88] We thank you +[2402.88 --> 2403.40] For the mercy +[2403.40 --> 2404.62] That you have shown us +[2404.62 --> 2406.00] By taking our sin +[2406.00 --> 2406.60] To the cross +[2406.60 --> 2408.48] So that we no longer +[2408.48 --> 2409.56] Have to bear the weight +[2409.56 --> 2409.90] Of it +[2409.90 --> 2412.94] Lord Jesus +[2412.94 --> 2414.98] We thank you +[2414.98 --> 2415.82] That our old self +[2415.82 --> 2416.80] Died with you +[2416.80 --> 2418.12] And that we are +[2418.12 --> 2419.04] No longer slaves +[2419.04 --> 2419.58] To sin +[2419.58 --> 2421.36] Praise be to you +[2421.36 --> 2422.06] Lord Jesus +[2422.06 --> 2425.16] While death +[2425.16 --> 2425.86] While your death +[2425.86 --> 2426.52] And resurrection +[2426.52 --> 2428.46] Assure us of your victory +[2428.46 --> 2429.16] Over evil +[2429.16 --> 2431.62] We have yet to experience +[2431.62 --> 2432.48] That reality +[2432.48 --> 2433.56] In its fullest +[2433.56 --> 2436.02] And so today +[2436.02 --> 2437.68] We pray for the nations +[2437.68 --> 2438.26] Of the world +[2438.26 --> 2439.98] Because war +[2439.98 --> 2441.06] And threats of war +[2441.06 --> 2441.72] Are ongoing +[2441.72 --> 2442.66] In many areas +[2442.66 --> 2443.20] Of the world +[2443.20 --> 2445.84] People of various nations +[2445.84 --> 2446.78] Express hatred +[2446.78 --> 2448.24] For people of other nations +[2448.24 --> 2450.70] Resources are withheld +[2450.70 --> 2451.38] From the poor +[2451.38 --> 2452.74] Or from ethnic groups +[2452.74 --> 2454.46] In order to control +[2454.46 --> 2455.38] Or punish them +[2455.38 --> 2456.78] Or for the sake +[2456.78 --> 2457.66] Of self enrichment +[2457.66 --> 2460.92] We pray for an increase +[2460.92 --> 2461.58] Of peace +[2461.58 --> 2462.64] And justice +[2462.64 --> 2463.50] Where these things +[2463.50 --> 2464.10] Are occurring +[2464.10 --> 2467.84] We pray for our nation +[2467.84 --> 2468.84] And its leaders +[2468.84 --> 2471.42] We see a decline +[2471.42 --> 2472.16] In the morality +[2472.16 --> 2473.04] Of this nation +[2473.04 --> 2474.02] And it seems +[2474.02 --> 2474.92] To be accelerating +[2474.92 --> 2477.54] We have devalued +[2477.54 --> 2478.16] Human life +[2478.16 --> 2479.64] And no longer +[2479.64 --> 2480.48] Honor the dignity +[2480.48 --> 2481.44] Of every life +[2481.44 --> 2482.56] Whether unborn +[2482.56 --> 2483.68] Or alive +[2483.68 --> 2486.46] Our politicians +[2486.46 --> 2487.88] Often sow the seeds +[2487.88 --> 2488.42] Of division +[2488.42 --> 2489.82] For political gain +[2489.82 --> 2491.06] Rather than ruling +[2491.06 --> 2492.14] For the common good +[2492.14 --> 2495.06] Partisan politics +[2495.06 --> 2495.86] Can bend +[2495.86 --> 2497.22] Towards demeaning +[2497.22 --> 2498.88] Those we disagree with +[2498.88 --> 2502.46] We have lost +[2502.46 --> 2502.94] We have lost economic +[2502.94 --> 2504.12] Discipline as a nation +[2504.12 --> 2505.78] Materialism +[2505.78 --> 2507.04] Is ever increasing +[2507.04 --> 2509.60] The love of self +[2509.60 --> 2510.42] And concern +[2510.42 --> 2511.20] For our comfort +[2511.20 --> 2511.86] And convenience +[2511.86 --> 2512.56] Is growing +[2512.56 --> 2514.84] Self worth +[2514.84 --> 2515.76] Is often gauged +[2515.76 --> 2516.52] By status +[2516.52 --> 2517.76] Or how we compare +[2517.76 --> 2518.32] With others +[2518.32 --> 2520.00] Rather than +[2520.00 --> 2521.02] By who we are +[2521.02 --> 2522.10] Through the redemptive +[2522.10 --> 2523.50] Work of Christ Jesus +[2523.50 --> 2525.98] As a nation +[2525.98 --> 2527.28] We have traded +[2527.28 --> 2528.26] Our love of you +[2528.26 --> 2529.22] For the things +[2529.22 --> 2529.88] Of this world +[2529.88 --> 2531.72] And we are suffering +[2531.72 --> 2532.56] The consequences +[2532.56 --> 2534.76] Forgive us +[2534.76 --> 2535.82] And draw us +[2535.82 --> 2536.44] Back to you +[2536.44 --> 2538.36] So we may experience +[2538.36 --> 2538.94] Your goodness +[2538.94 --> 2540.18] And your love +[2540.18 --> 2543.06] We pray for your church +[2543.06 --> 2544.22] And its ministries +[2544.22 --> 2544.90] Both globally +[2544.90 --> 2545.54] And locally +[2545.54 --> 2547.36] Forgive us +[2547.36 --> 2548.10] For not showing +[2548.10 --> 2548.98] Love to others +[2548.98 --> 2550.80] Forgive us +[2550.80 --> 2551.28] For failing +[2551.28 --> 2551.96] To proclaim +[2551.96 --> 2552.68] The gospel +[2552.68 --> 2553.84] When the opportunity +[2553.84 --> 2554.54] Was given +[2554.54 --> 2557.00] Bind us in unity +[2557.00 --> 2557.50] Of witness +[2557.50 --> 2558.26] And service +[2558.26 --> 2560.48] Bless our church +[2560.48 --> 2560.80] Leaders +[2560.80 --> 2561.62] And ministers +[2561.62 --> 2562.66] And those +[2562.66 --> 2563.46] Whom they serve +[2563.46 --> 2566.14] Bless all members +[2566.14 --> 2566.76] Of the church +[2566.76 --> 2568.52] That in our vocation +[2568.52 --> 2569.10] And ministry +[2569.10 --> 2570.18] We may truly +[2570.18 --> 2571.20] And devoutly +[2571.20 --> 2572.06] Serve you +[2572.06 --> 2574.88] Be with those +[2574.88 --> 2575.38] Who have lost +[2575.38 --> 2575.94] Their faith +[2575.94 --> 2576.98] And bring them +[2576.98 --> 2578.02] Back into your fold +[2578.02 --> 2580.68] Be with those +[2580.68 --> 2581.20] Whose sin +[2581.20 --> 2581.94] Has made them +[2581.94 --> 2582.92] Indifferent to Christ +[2582.92 --> 2585.54] We pray for all +[2585.54 --> 2586.12] Who actively +[2586.12 --> 2587.06] Oppose Christ +[2587.06 --> 2588.00] By word +[2588.00 --> 2588.56] Or by deed +[2588.56 --> 2590.16] And for those +[2590.16 --> 2590.74] Who are enemies +[2590.74 --> 2591.36] Of the cross +[2591.36 --> 2591.90] Of Christ +[2591.90 --> 2594.26] And persecutors +[2594.26 --> 2595.04] Of his disciples +[2595.04 --> 2596.70] And for all +[2596.70 --> 2597.48] Who in the name +[2597.48 --> 2597.98] Of Christ +[2597.98 --> 2599.26] Have persecuted +[2599.26 --> 2599.72] Others +[2599.72 --> 2601.08] That you will +[2601.08 --> 2602.44] Open their hearts +[2602.44 --> 2603.60] To the truth +[2603.60 --> 2605.02] And lead them +[2605.02 --> 2605.74] To faith +[2605.74 --> 2606.50] And obedience +[2606.50 --> 2609.82] We pray for persons +[2609.82 --> 2610.92] With particular needs +[2610.92 --> 2612.68] For we acknowledge +[2612.68 --> 2613.78] That until all things +[2613.78 --> 2614.48] Are made new +[2614.48 --> 2616.46] We continue to experience +[2616.46 --> 2617.74] Pain and suffering +[2617.74 --> 2620.68] Comfort and relieve +[2620.68 --> 2621.54] All who suffer +[2621.54 --> 2622.62] With physical illness +[2622.62 --> 2624.78] Grant your presence +[2624.78 --> 2625.74] To those who struggle +[2625.74 --> 2626.72] With mental illness +[2626.72 --> 2627.86] That they will know +[2627.86 --> 2628.50] Your love +[2628.50 --> 2630.70] Guard the hearts +[2630.70 --> 2631.68] Of all who are ill +[2631.68 --> 2633.24] That they will not +[2633.24 --> 2634.20] Fall into despair +[2634.20 --> 2634.98] Or doubt +[2634.98 --> 2637.08] Walk beside them +[2637.08 --> 2638.18] And uphold them +[2638.18 --> 2639.58] Through the trials +[2639.58 --> 2640.76] And times of doubt +[2640.76 --> 2641.68] And darkness +[2641.68 --> 2646.60] Watch over those +[2646.60 --> 2647.08] Who hunger +[2647.08 --> 2648.14] Or are homeless +[2648.14 --> 2649.50] Provide for all +[2649.50 --> 2650.22] Of their needs +[2650.22 --> 2652.76] Bless all who mourn +[2652.76 --> 2653.74] Comfort them +[2653.74 --> 2654.34] In their time +[2654.34 --> 2655.22] Of grief and sorrow +[2655.22 --> 2656.98] And grant them +[2656.98 --> 2657.54] Your peace +[2657.54 --> 2658.82] And the strength +[2658.82 --> 2659.32] To cope +[2659.32 --> 2662.32] Be near to all +[2662.32 --> 2663.20] Who are experiencing +[2663.20 --> 2664.36] Broken relationships +[2664.36 --> 2665.88] Whether it is +[2665.88 --> 2666.72] Between spouses +[2666.72 --> 2668.26] Parents and children +[2668.26 --> 2669.50] Siblings +[2669.50 --> 2671.66] Or between friends +[2671.66 --> 2672.24] And neighbours +[2672.24 --> 2674.88] Work in their lives +[2674.88 --> 2676.06] To restore relationships +[2676.06 --> 2677.70] And to love one another +[2677.70 --> 2679.28] As you have loved us +[2679.28 --> 2682.16] Be with those +[2682.16 --> 2682.84] Who are experiencing +[2682.84 --> 2684.06] Financial difficulty +[2684.06 --> 2686.18] Provide the resources +[2686.18 --> 2687.02] And the work +[2687.02 --> 2687.62] That they need +[2687.62 --> 2688.78] To meet their needs +[2688.78 --> 2691.58] We pray for all +[2691.58 --> 2692.50] Who are unemployed +[2692.50 --> 2694.04] Or underemployed +[2694.04 --> 2696.00] Grant them meaningful +[2696.00 --> 2697.06] And enrichment employment +[2697.06 --> 2698.34] In keeping +[2698.34 --> 2699.30] With your calling +[2699.30 --> 2700.12] For their lives +[2700.12 --> 2703.18] Watch over all +[2703.18 --> 2703.78] Who struggle +[2703.78 --> 2705.08] With the sin +[2705.08 --> 2705.64] Of addiction +[2705.64 --> 2707.68] Particularly drugs +[2707.68 --> 2709.24] And alcohol +[2709.24 --> 2710.08] And pornography +[2710.08 --> 2711.48] Which are so prevalent +[2711.48 --> 2712.62] In our society +[2712.62 --> 2715.46] When temptation arises +[2715.46 --> 2717.94] Equip them to resist +[2717.94 --> 2719.04] By the power +[2719.04 --> 2719.82] Of your spirit +[2719.82 --> 2722.36] Be with all +[2722.36 --> 2723.04] Who are lonely +[2723.04 --> 2724.34] And isolated +[2724.34 --> 2726.18] Bless those +[2726.18 --> 2727.10] Who are held captive +[2727.10 --> 2729.22] Be with those +[2729.22 --> 2730.16] Who have been displaced +[2730.16 --> 2731.12] And those +[2731.12 --> 2732.26] Who suffer persecution +[2732.26 --> 2735.74] Grant us eyes +[2735.74 --> 2736.90] To recognize +[2736.90 --> 2738.02] When people are in pain +[2738.02 --> 2738.80] And are suffering +[2738.80 --> 2740.66] And stir up in us +[2740.66 --> 2741.04] The will +[2741.04 --> 2742.32] And the patience +[2742.32 --> 2743.14] To minister +[2743.14 --> 2744.38] To their needs +[2744.38 --> 2747.42] Holy God +[2747.42 --> 2748.72] Open our eyes +[2748.72 --> 2749.20] This day +[2749.20 --> 2751.02] To see in the cross +[2751.02 --> 2752.16] The revelation +[2752.16 --> 2753.06] Of your love +[2753.06 --> 2753.98] Through Jesus +[2753.98 --> 2754.76] The crucified +[2754.76 --> 2757.04] To whom with you +[2757.04 --> 2758.34] And the Holy Spirit +[2758.34 --> 2759.18] One God +[2759.18 --> 2761.22] Be honor and praise +[2761.22 --> 2763.12] Now and forever +[2763.12 --> 2763.94] Amen +[2777.42 --> 2792.68] Spend the next few minutes +[2792.68 --> 2794.34] Of our time together +[2794.34 --> 2796.80] Opening and reflecting +[2796.80 --> 2798.14] On God's word +[2798.14 --> 2800.76] We're going to look at +[2800.76 --> 2803.90] John 19 +[2803.90 --> 2805.74] I'm going to read +[2805.74 --> 2808.32] Verses 1 through 16 +[2808.32 --> 2810.88] Somewhere in the middle +[2810.88 --> 2811.90] Of my message +[2811.90 --> 2812.64] I'll flip into +[2812.64 --> 2813.92] Chapter 18 for a bit +[2813.92 --> 2815.34] So if you have a Bible +[2815.34 --> 2817.02] I do encourage you +[2817.02 --> 2817.64] To open that +[2817.64 --> 2818.44] And have it with you +[2818.44 --> 2820.62] And have that on hand +[2820.62 --> 2825.30] If you have it on a phone +[2825.30 --> 2826.10] Or a device +[2826.10 --> 2826.96] Or whatever +[2826.96 --> 2828.08] Get that ready +[2828.08 --> 2829.80] And read along with me +[2829.80 --> 2830.84] Our first go through +[2830.84 --> 2832.14] It will be on the screen +[2832.14 --> 2833.74] Over my shoulder +[2833.74 --> 2841.34] And so let's read together +[2841.34 --> 2842.96] From John 19 +[2842.96 --> 2844.56] Starting at verse 1 +[2844.56 --> 2849.56] Then Pilate took Jesus +[2849.56 --> 2851.48] And had him flogged +[2851.48 --> 2854.56] The soldiers twisted together +[2854.56 --> 2855.66] A crown of thorns +[2855.66 --> 2857.54] And put it on his head +[2857.54 --> 2859.80] They clothed him +[2859.80 --> 2860.82] In a purple robe +[2860.82 --> 2863.18] And went up to him again +[2863.18 --> 2864.12] And again saying +[2864.12 --> 2864.56] Hail +[2864.56 --> 2865.86] King of the Jews +[2865.86 --> 2867.72] And they slapped him +[2867.72 --> 2868.32] In the face +[2868.32 --> 2870.82] Once more +[2870.82 --> 2871.84] Pilate came out +[2871.84 --> 2873.00] And said to the Jews +[2873.00 --> 2873.84] Gathered there +[2873.84 --> 2875.08] Look +[2875.08 --> 2876.52] I am bringing him +[2876.52 --> 2877.24] Out to you +[2877.24 --> 2878.08] To let you know +[2878.08 --> 2879.06] That I find +[2879.06 --> 2879.90] No basis +[2879.90 --> 2881.22] For a charge +[2881.22 --> 2881.90] Against him +[2881.90 --> 2885.56] When Jesus came out +[2885.56 --> 2885.58] When Jesus came out +[2885.58 --> 2886.44] Wearing the crown +[2886.44 --> 2887.08] Of thorns +[2887.08 --> 2888.12] And the purple robe +[2888.12 --> 2889.76] Pilate said to them +[2889.76 --> 2891.94] Here is the man +[2891.94 --> 2894.08] And as soon as +[2894.08 --> 2895.04] The chief priests +[2895.04 --> 2896.02] And their officials +[2896.02 --> 2896.56] Saw him +[2896.56 --> 2897.20] They shouted +[2897.20 --> 2898.28] Crucify +[2898.28 --> 2899.46] Crucify +[2899.46 --> 2902.84] But Pilate answered +[2902.84 --> 2904.88] You take him +[2904.88 --> 2905.90] And crucify him +[2905.90 --> 2907.26] As for me +[2907.26 --> 2908.50] I find no basis +[2908.50 --> 2909.32] For a charge +[2909.32 --> 2910.04] Against him +[2910.04 --> 2913.26] The Jewish leaders +[2913.26 --> 2914.00] Insisted +[2914.00 --> 2916.86] We have a law +[2916.86 --> 2917.70] And according +[2917.70 --> 2919.06] To that law +[2919.06 --> 2920.24] He must die +[2920.24 --> 2921.56] Because he claimed +[2921.56 --> 2922.88] To be the son +[2922.88 --> 2923.72] Of God +[2923.72 --> 2926.46] And when Pilate +[2926.46 --> 2928.06] He was even more +[2928.06 --> 2928.58] Afraid +[2928.58 --> 2930.16] And he went back +[2930.16 --> 2931.40] Inside the palace +[2931.40 --> 2934.30] Where do you +[2934.30 --> 2934.96] Come from? +[2935.90 --> 2936.90] He asked Jesus +[2936.90 --> 2938.88] But Jesus +[2938.88 --> 2940.06] Gave him no answer +[2940.06 --> 2942.14] Do you refuse +[2942.14 --> 2943.12] To speak to me? +[2943.68 --> 2944.28] Pilate said +[2944.28 --> 2946.40] Don't you realize +[2946.40 --> 2947.64] That I have power +[2947.64 --> 2948.98] Either to free you +[2948.98 --> 2951.06] Or to crucify you? +[2953.06 --> 2954.24] Jesus answered +[2954.24 --> 2956.42] You would have +[2956.42 --> 2958.08] No power over me +[2958.08 --> 2959.58] If it were not +[2959.58 --> 2960.62] Given to you +[2960.62 --> 2961.36] From above +[2961.36 --> 2962.82] Therefore +[2962.82 --> 2963.50] The one +[2963.50 --> 2964.38] Who handed me +[2964.38 --> 2965.18] Over to you +[2965.18 --> 2965.90] Is guilty +[2965.90 --> 2967.28] Of a greater sin +[2967.28 --> 2970.78] From then on +[2970.78 --> 2971.76] Pilate tried +[2971.76 --> 2973.18] To set Jesus free +[2973.18 --> 2975.20] But the Jewish leaders +[2975.20 --> 2976.04] Kept shouting +[2976.04 --> 2977.74] If you let this man go +[2977.74 --> 2978.80] You are no friend +[2978.80 --> 2979.58] Of Caesar +[2979.58 --> 2981.24] Anyone who claims +[2981.24 --> 2982.14] To be a king +[2982.14 --> 2983.54] Opposes Caesar +[2983.54 --> 2986.38] When Pilate heard this +[2986.38 --> 2988.12] He brought Jesus +[2988.12 --> 2988.52] Out +[2988.52 --> 2989.94] And sat down +[2989.94 --> 2991.00] On the judge's seat +[2991.00 --> 2991.96] At a place +[2991.96 --> 2992.46] Known +[2992.46 --> 2994.18] As the stone pavement +[2994.18 --> 2996.56] Which in Aramaic +[2996.56 --> 2997.74] Is Gabbatha +[2997.74 --> 3000.04] It was the day +[3000.04 --> 3001.24] Of preparation +[3001.24 --> 3002.12] Of the Passover +[3002.12 --> 3003.50] It was about noon +[3003.50 --> 3005.94] Here is your king +[3005.94 --> 3006.86] Pilate said +[3006.86 --> 3007.50] To the Jews +[3007.50 --> 3009.62] But they shouted +[3009.62 --> 3010.64] Take him away +[3010.64 --> 3012.14] Take him away +[3012.14 --> 3013.38] Crucify him +[3013.38 --> 3016.66] Shall I crucify +[3016.66 --> 3017.26] Your king? +[3017.78 --> 3018.62] Pilate asked +[3018.62 --> 3021.78] We have no king +[3021.78 --> 3022.72] But Caesar +[3022.72 --> 3024.24] The chief priests +[3024.24 --> 3024.38] Answered +[3025.10 --> 3026.70] Finally +[3026.70 --> 3028.38] Pilate handed him +[3028.38 --> 3029.10] Over to them +[3029.10 --> 3030.64] To be crucified +[3030.64 --> 3033.70] This is the word +[3033.70 --> 3034.16] Of the Lord +[3034.16 --> 3041.48] Today +[3041.48 --> 3043.22] Good Friday +[3043.22 --> 3044.24] But really +[3044.24 --> 3045.26] Every day +[3045.26 --> 3047.44] We are faced +[3047.44 --> 3048.98] With a choice +[3048.98 --> 3050.92] But especially +[3050.92 --> 3052.26] Today +[3052.26 --> 3053.00] Especially +[3053.00 --> 3055.10] As we sit here +[3055.10 --> 3056.24] Together +[3056.24 --> 3058.08] A choice +[3058.08 --> 3058.94] Of how +[3058.94 --> 3060.30] We will see +[3060.30 --> 3061.18] Jesus +[3061.18 --> 3061.94] A choice +[3061.94 --> 3062.86] Of how we will +[3062.86 --> 3064.04] Approach him +[3064.04 --> 3066.06] Now it's the same +[3066.06 --> 3067.24] Choice that the people +[3067.24 --> 3068.82] In Jesus' day +[3068.82 --> 3069.60] Had +[3069.60 --> 3071.02] It's the same +[3071.02 --> 3071.66] Choice that +[3071.66 --> 3072.72] Pilate had +[3072.72 --> 3075.06] That's our choice +[3075.06 --> 3075.44] Today +[3075.44 --> 3076.60] And so to +[3076.60 --> 3077.88] Get at this +[3077.88 --> 3078.64] I'm going to +[3078.64 --> 3080.18] Walk us through +[3080.18 --> 3082.16] Three choices +[3082.16 --> 3083.62] In the story +[3083.62 --> 3085.00] That we just read +[3085.00 --> 3086.00] The choice +[3086.00 --> 3086.80] Of the leaders +[3086.80 --> 3087.56] And the people +[3087.56 --> 3088.40] The choice +[3088.40 --> 3089.14] Of Pilate +[3089.14 --> 3090.54] And the choice +[3090.54 --> 3091.66] Of Jesus +[3091.66 --> 3092.64] At the end +[3092.64 --> 3094.46] Three choices +[3094.46 --> 3096.36] Now throughout +[3096.36 --> 3097.24] This story +[3097.24 --> 3099.38] Pilate is +[3099.38 --> 3100.72] Shown to us +[3100.72 --> 3101.14] To be +[3101.14 --> 3102.70] Kind of reticent +[3102.70 --> 3103.80] To comply +[3103.80 --> 3105.68] With the wishes +[3105.68 --> 3107.18] Of the Jewish leaders +[3107.18 --> 3108.16] He's reluctant +[3108.16 --> 3109.34] To give in +[3109.34 --> 3110.08] To the crowds +[3110.08 --> 3111.24] That are thronging +[3111.24 --> 3112.94] Outside of his +[3112.94 --> 3113.80] Palace +[3113.80 --> 3114.20] Right +[3114.20 --> 3115.36] He says +[3115.36 --> 3117.62] In verse 6 +[3117.62 --> 3119.16] As for me +[3119.16 --> 3120.36] I find +[3120.36 --> 3122.04] No basis +[3122.04 --> 3123.54] For a charge +[3123.54 --> 3124.24] Against him +[3124.24 --> 3126.50] But still +[3126.50 --> 3127.84] Right +[3127.84 --> 3128.64] In that first +[3128.64 --> 3129.26] Choice +[3129.26 --> 3130.02] We see +[3130.02 --> 3130.58] Already +[3130.58 --> 3131.62] What the people +[3131.62 --> 3132.28] Have decided +[3132.28 --> 3133.54] They've made +[3133.54 --> 3134.12] Their choice +[3134.12 --> 3134.60] They shout +[3134.60 --> 3135.44] Crucify +[3135.44 --> 3136.70] Crucify +[3136.70 --> 3138.72] And the leaders +[3138.72 --> 3140.04] Insist +[3140.04 --> 3141.00] They say +[3141.00 --> 3142.62] We have a law +[3142.62 --> 3144.98] And according +[3144.98 --> 3145.82] To that law +[3145.82 --> 3147.14] He must die +[3147.14 --> 3149.48] The law +[3149.48 --> 3149.96] That they're +[3149.96 --> 3151.18] Referring to +[3151.18 --> 3152.52] Is probably +[3152.52 --> 3153.96] From Exodus +[3153.96 --> 3154.84] 24 +[3154.84 --> 3155.90] Verse 16 +[3155.90 --> 3157.24] Which +[3157.24 --> 3158.44] Or sorry +[3158.44 --> 3159.58] Leviticus 24 +[3159.58 --> 3160.30] Verse 16 +[3160.30 --> 3161.52] Which is +[3161.52 --> 3162.10] At the beginning +[3162.10 --> 3162.64] Of the Bible +[3162.64 --> 3163.94] Back in the +[3163.94 --> 3164.98] Torah +[3164.98 --> 3165.54] The first +[3165.54 --> 3166.36] Five books +[3166.36 --> 3167.88] That reads +[3167.88 --> 3169.70] Anyone +[3169.70 --> 3171.06] Who blasphemes +[3171.06 --> 3171.48] The name +[3171.48 --> 3172.12] Of the Lord +[3172.12 --> 3173.04] Is to be +[3173.04 --> 3173.70] Put to death +[3173.70 --> 3175.92] Now the word +[3175.92 --> 3176.72] Blaspheme +[3176.72 --> 3177.42] Means +[3177.42 --> 3178.76] To swear +[3178.76 --> 3179.70] Impiously +[3179.70 --> 3180.74] It means +[3180.74 --> 3181.68] To treat +[3181.68 --> 3182.30] God +[3182.30 --> 3183.24] Or sacred +[3183.24 --> 3183.96] Things +[3183.96 --> 3185.58] Disrespectfully +[3185.58 --> 3188.58] Now the people +[3188.58 --> 3189.42] Believed +[3189.42 --> 3191.10] That's what +[3191.10 --> 3191.54] Jesus +[3191.54 --> 3192.58] Did +[3192.58 --> 3193.14] When he +[3193.14 --> 3193.74] Claimed +[3193.74 --> 3194.34] To be +[3194.34 --> 3194.96] The son +[3194.96 --> 3196.02] Of God +[3196.02 --> 3196.56] When he +[3196.56 --> 3197.24] Said +[3197.24 --> 3197.70] That he +[3197.70 --> 3198.18] Was +[3198.18 --> 3198.96] God +[3198.96 --> 3201.72] To the +[3201.72 --> 3202.08] Jewish +[3202.08 --> 3202.68] Person +[3202.68 --> 3203.36] Of Jesus +[3203.36 --> 3203.76] Day +[3203.76 --> 3204.62] And still +[3204.62 --> 3205.00] True +[3205.00 --> 3205.84] In Orthodox +[3205.84 --> 3206.30] Judaism +[3206.30 --> 3206.74] Today +[3206.74 --> 3208.64] There is +[3208.64 --> 3209.20] No 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life +• Worship and praise to God +• The birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ +• The gospel truth and its significance +• Freedom through Jesus Christ +• New Year's Eve worship service +• Worship service will include songs, videos, prayer, and a word +• Call to worship comes from Isaiah 25 and 40 +• Description of God's power and sovereignty +• Description of Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection +• Praise and adoration of God +• Music and singing about God's glory and greatness +• Fears and doubts expressed in song +• Greatness of God mentioned +• Hope and confidence in God's power +• Worship and praise to God +• References to Jesus Christ, King of kings, Lamb, and Lord +• Scripture references or quotes +• Music/song lyrics about God and worship +• Collection for the budget mentioned +• Expression of gratitude to Jesus +• Reference to a song or hymn about sacrifice and redemption +• Recitation of a prayer or poem about faith, sin, and salvation +• Repetition of phrases "I am not my own" and "In my life and in death, to you, Lord, rise my Lord" +• Invitation to come to Jesus for forgiveness and salvation +• Praise and worship of God's love and provision +• Prayer and praise for God's love and salvation +• Bringing failures and addictions to the cross +• Faith and trust in God even in difficult times +• Victory over pain and suffering through faith in Christ +• Worship and praise to God as the source of hope and strength +• Confession of Christ as the only hope and life +• Prayer for God's providence and favor +• Gratitude for the church's community and outreach efforts +• Praise for God's presence and salvation throughout the year +• Encouragement to worship and praise God through music and song +• Appreciation for church staff, volunteers, and members who serve +• Reflection on challenges faced in 2022, including pandemic restrictions and economic hardships +• Hope and anticipation of Jesus' second coming and eternal reign +• A gentleman's comment about a pastor's sermon being the best he heard all year +• The significance of New Year's Eve church services, reflecting on the past and looking to the future +• An analogy comparing exploration and faith to jumping from cliffs at Kilbert Provincial Park as a child +• The Israelites are standing at the edge of entering the Promised Land +• Moses sends twelve men to scout out the land, but this is actually a different story from what people remember (Sunday school version) +• Forty years later, when the Israelites return with Joshua, two spies were sent into the land, not twelve +• Moses instructs Israelite leaders to send "men" or "leaders" to explore the land of Canaan +• In Hebrew, the word "Rosh" means "crown", "top", or "leader" +• Examples of "Rosh" being used as leader or prince in biblical accounts +• Men sent by Moses are not spies, but rather leaders and commanders-in-chief who have seen God at work +• The men go into the land and travel from place to place +• They take in everything they can see and gather fruit, specifically grapes, as a symbol of their promised land +• God has called leaders among them to go into the land and come back with a message +• In chapter 14 verse 4, the leaders want to choose a different leader and return to Egypt +• The princes want to pick a new leader for Moses +• Report on the land of Canaan, including its fertility and resources +• Encounter with powerful people and fortified cities +• Mention of various tribes living in the region, including Anakites, Amalekites, Hittites, Jebusites, and Canaanites +• Conflict with these groups +• Caleb's role in silencing the people before Moses and encouraging them to take possession of the land +• Discussion about God going before the Israelites +• Caleb's reluctance to attack a city due to its strength and potential negative impact on the Israelites +• Spread of bad reports among the Israelites about the land they had explored +• Nephilim mentioned in Genesis 6 +• Story of fallen angels and men +• Anak, descendants of the Nephilim +• Comparing the Nephilim to grasshoppers +• Fear, doubt, and worry as a response to seeing oneself +• God's message to a chosen people about their future +• Identity as children of God +• Relationship with Christ and co-heirs with Him +• Understanding one's true identity and inheritance in Christ +• Fear and doubt, and their relationship to forgetting one's identity in Christ +• The call to listen to God's voice and remember one's true identity +• Shame voice vs. the voice of Jesus +• Comparison of people's responses to God's actions in Egypt and now +• Consideration of going back to Egypt instead of following God into Canaan +• Choosing a leader to go back to Egypt +• The concept of people listening to the voice of others rather than God's voice +• A comparison between ancient history and current events +• Discussion of the biblical story from creation to the exodus out of slavery in Egypt +• The giving of the law and confirmation of the relationship between God and his people +• The biblical promise made to Abraham regarding the descendants becoming a great nation +• The current status of the Jewish people as a great nation with over 2 million in number +• The Promised Land and its connection to the history of redemption for God's people +• God's desire, willingness, and ability to bring His people from exile to their homeland +• The people's desire for a new leader and their reluctance to accept the current circumstances +• Hiking up a mountain +• Group's decision to turn back due to heat and time constraints +• Leader's statement about it taking 24 minutes for the group to complain +• Comparison of Israelites' struggle in the Bible with the group's experience +• Sympathy and understanding for the Israelites' grumbling and struggles +• The Israelites settled in Goshen, but it is hundreds of miles from Thebes, which was the capital of Egypt at that time. +• The physical distance between Pharaoh and the Israelites was significant, implying a level of autonomy. +• The Israelites lived with relative comfort and experienced prosperity for generations. +• Despite being slaves, the vast majority of the population enjoyed good conditions and prospered during that time. +• The past is familiar because it has been studied and learned from, but it is also finished and cannot be changed. +• The unknown is harder and unfamiliar +• Humans prefer familiarity over the unknown +• We choose comfort, even if it's not the best option +• People work this way, especially when they forget God's will or what He has done for them +• God sees people doing things that are not in His plan +• Evidence is presented to demonstrate a nation's transformation from despair to strength +• The Israelites' unfaithfulness leads to the precipice of disaster and destruction +• A choice must be made: to leap into the unknown or turn back from the precipice +• Many are uncertain, but some may choose to follow the lead of Israel and return to a comfortable, familiar past +• Nostalgia for the past vs confidence in the future +• The importance of not getting stuck looking backwards +• Tradition and history as a foundation for moving forward +• Confidence, boldness, and stepping into the future +• Christian faith as an ancient tradition rooted in history but needing to adapt and move forward +• God is slow to anger and abounding in love +• The story of the Israelites is the crux of the matter +• Moses knows that God wants it known that He is compassionate and gracious +• Moses says to God, instead of destroying these people, this is your chance to show them more evidence +• Caleb's quote in chapter 14 verse 9 of the Bible +• Faith that God will provide for them +• The Lord is with us, do not be afraid +• Translation of "They are no more than bread to us" +• Idiomatic translation of "eat Canaanites for breakfast" +• Faith is a matter of trust and decision +• It's a choice to follow God, whether for the first time or in new ways +• God has been tugging on people's minds, encouraging them to take a leap of faith +• Trusting God means surrendering control and trusting in His loving arms +• Reflecting on the past year and what God has done +• Looking ahead to the future and trusting in God's plans +• Stepping confidently into new opportunities +• Leadership and trusting in God's guidance +• Embracing uncertainty and unknown futures +• Trusting in God's sovereignty and wisdom +• Caleb and Joshua allowed to enter the Promised Land +• Incident where people rebelled against God, leading to a story recorded in Numbers 14 +• Israelites come into the land for a second time with Joshua as leader +• Moses' replacement, Caleb remains head of his tribe +• Battle of Jericho has happened +• Caleb's age and longevity +• His experience in the wilderness with Moses +• His current physical condition and strength +• His faith in God's promise and provision +• His understanding of God's guidance and leadership in battle +• Grumbling is a human tendency +• Israelites grumbled against Moses and Aaron in scripture +• God says it's worth mentioning how humans are good at grumbling +• Comparison between church people and humans being good at grumbling +• Noticing that people can grumble, but others can do so too +• The story is coming to an end +• Grumbling of the community is a continuation of previous events +• Moses' leadership is being questioned and challenged +• People are struggling, asking questions, and seeking change +• Reading and completing the book of Numbers is recommended +• Tools for testing one's faith +• Faith being formed and shaped in hardship +• Overcoming struggles with the help of faith +• The comfort and ease that comes from hanging on to faith +• Losing faith when things are easy +• Experiencing a stronger faith through prayer and seeking help +• The importance of faith and discipline in times of chaos +• God's presence and guidance during difficult times +• The danger of complacency and forgetting the disciplines of one's faith when things are easy +• The forging of faith through trials and tribulations +• Overcoming doubt, fear, shame, and losing one's way +• Recognizing oneself as a possession of God and not a grasshopper +• Reflecting on past experiences and looking forward to the future with courage +• Challenges and trials come to test faith +• God's best work is done in difficult moments +• Do not be afraid, but go in peace to love and serve the Lord +• Trust in God's power and protection +• Use challenges to forge faith and step forward with confidence +• Prayer and victory +• God as a fortress and helper +• Mortal struggles and prevailing evil +• Seeking guidance and strength from God +• Faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior +• Spiritual battle against worldly threats +• God's truth will triumph through us over darkness and its prince +• We can endure the rage of darkness because its doom is sure +• God's word threatens God, implying divine protection from harm +• The spirit and gift are ours through Him, giving us courage +• Let goods and kindred go to sustain this mortal life +• God's truth abides still, His kingdom forever standing +• Prayer and blessings for the speaker +• Don't be afraid, God's blessing will come upon you +• Go in peace to love and serve the Lord +• Legacy of efforts will only survive if the Lord raises it up +• Strive to build a house that is pleasing to the Lord +• Repetition of phrase "All glory be to Christ" +• Reference to Christ's rule and reign +• End-time events mentioned as being saved by Christ +• Praise to God/Christ throughout the duration of the transcript \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/New Year's Eve - December 31, 2022_transcript.txt b/New Year's Eve - December 31, 2022_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..a3ef430d07490d0af342fdec156f1a77538e133a --- /dev/null +++ b/New Year's Eve - December 31, 2022_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,4717 @@ +[0.00 --> 21.00] Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen +[21.00 --> 26.18] May His presence come before you +[26.18 --> 29.62] And behind you, and beside you +[29.62 --> 33.10] All around you, and within you +[33.10 --> 36.68] He's in you, He's in you +[36.68 --> 39.68] In the morning, in the evening +[39.68 --> 43.24] And you're calling, and you're dying +[43.24 --> 46.84] And you're leaving, rejoicing +[46.84 --> 49.28] He's for you +[49.28 --> 54.76] In the morning, in the evening, and you're dying +[54.76 --> 56.82] And you're dying +[56.82 --> 58.76] And you're dying +[58.76 --> 60.76] And you're dying +[60.76 --> 62.82] And you're dying +[62.82 --> 82.98] In the darkness, we were waiting +[82.98 --> 86.66] Without hope, without glory +[86.66 --> 90.04] Till from heaven you came running +[90.04 --> 93.76] There was mercy in your eyes +[93.76 --> 97.38] To fulfill the law and the promise +[97.38 --> 100.66] To a virgin came the word +[100.66 --> 104.26] From a throne of endless glory +[104.26 --> 107.74] To a cradle in the dirt +[107.74 --> 116.80] Praise the Father +[116.80 --> 117.80] Praise the Father +[117.80 --> 119.80] Praise the Son +[119.80 --> 123.80] Praise the Spirit +[123.80 --> 127.80] Three in one +[127.80 --> 131.28] God of glory +[131.28 --> 133.28] God of glory +[133.28 --> 134.60] Praise the Son +[134.60 --> 139.34] Praise the Son +[139.34 --> 140.98] Praise the Son +[140.98 --> 142.60] Praise the Son +[142.60 --> 142.98] Praise the Son +[142.98 --> 144.30] Praise the Son +[144.30 --> 144.76] Praise the Son +[144.76 --> 146.80] Praise the Son +[146.80 --> 150.16] To reveal the kingdom coming +[150.16 --> 153.66] And to reconcile the lost +[153.66 --> 157.12] To redeem the whole creation +[157.12 --> 160.76] You did not despise the cross +[160.76 --> 164.36] For even in your suffering +[164.36 --> 167.82] You sought to the other side +[167.82 --> 171.24] Knowing this was our salvation +[171.24 --> 176.66] Jesus, for our sake you died +[176.66 --> 184.26] Praise the Father +[184.26 --> 187.58] Praise the Son +[187.58 --> 191.34] Praise the Spirit +[191.34 --> 194.58] Three in one +[194.58 --> 198.58] God of glory +[198.58 --> 201.02] Majesty +[201.02 --> 209.62] Praise forever to the King of Kings +[214.26 --> 217.58] And knowing that He rose +[217.58 --> 221.34] All of heaven held its breath +[221.34 --> 224.58] Till that stone was moved for good +[224.58 --> 228.38] For the Lamb had conquered death +[228.38 --> 231.58] And the dead rose from their tombs +[231.58 --> 234.90] And the angels stood in awe +[234.90 --> 238.46] For the souls of all who had come +[238.46 --> 241.94] To the Father are restored +[241.94 --> 244.90] And the church of Christ was born +[244.90 --> 249.02] Then the Spirit lit the flame +[249.02 --> 252.48] Now this gospel truth of old +[252.48 --> 254.22] Shall not kneel +[254.22 --> 256.04] Shall not faint +[256.04 --> 257.58] By His blood +[257.58 --> 259.62] And in His name +[259.62 --> 262.98] In His freedom I am free +[262.98 --> 266.68] For the love of Jesus Christ +[266.68 --> 270.00] Who has resurrected me +[270.00 --> 271.00] Who has resurrected me +[271.00 --> 272.00] Oh +[272.00 --> 273.00] Oh +[273.00 --> 279.00] Praise the Father +[279.00 --> 281.00] Praise the Son +[281.00 --> 282.00] Praise the Son +[282.00 --> 286.00] Praise the Spirit +[286.00 --> 290.12] Three in one +[290.12 --> 293.90] God of glory +[293.90 --> 296.32] Majesty +[296.32 --> 304.32] Praise forever to the King of Kings +[304.32 --> 308.32] Praise forever to the King of Kings +[308.32 --> 311.80] Good evening +[311.80 --> 316.62] Welcome to New Year's Eve worship +[316.62 --> 318.62] Thanks for joining us here +[318.62 --> 319.78] If you're online +[319.78 --> 321.62] Thanks for joining us there +[321.62 --> 325.58] Now, recognizing that everyone here +[325.58 --> 326.64] Is a creature of habit +[326.64 --> 328.22] And you sat where you would normally sit +[328.22 --> 329.46] If we were meeting on Sunday +[329.46 --> 331.26] That means the front here +[331.26 --> 333.98] Is largely empty +[333.98 --> 336.24] Now I'm not going to ask you to move +[336.24 --> 338.46] I am going to ask you to sing loud +[338.46 --> 341.22] Because the worship team wants to be able to hear +[341.22 --> 342.90] That we are worshiping together +[342.90 --> 344.80] And so project your voice +[344.80 --> 347.40] So that we can still sing loud +[347.40 --> 349.38] In praise of our God together +[349.38 --> 351.92] I have no other announcements +[351.92 --> 352.90] Other than to say +[352.90 --> 354.80] We have worship tomorrow morning +[354.80 --> 357.30] At our regularly scheduled Sunday time +[357.30 --> 358.46] At 10 a.m. +[358.48 --> 362.24] And so please hope to see all of you there +[362.24 --> 365.08] Tomorrow morning as we worship again +[365.08 --> 366.72] Can we stand together +[366.72 --> 369.34] As we're ushered into God's presence +[369.34 --> 370.74] As He greets us +[370.74 --> 372.34] In worship +[372.34 --> 377.60] Grace +[377.60 --> 379.32] Mercy +[379.32 --> 381.18] And peace to you +[381.18 --> 382.44] From God our Father +[382.44 --> 384.14] From the Lord Jesus Christ +[384.14 --> 384.76] Son +[384.76 --> 385.98] And our Savior +[385.98 --> 387.92] Through the presence and power +[387.92 --> 389.28] Of the Holy Spirit +[389.28 --> 391.20] Amen +[391.20 --> 393.28] We're going to worship God tonight +[393.28 --> 394.54] With lots of songs +[394.54 --> 395.60] And some videos +[395.60 --> 396.96] Prayer and word +[396.96 --> 398.14] And so I encourage you +[398.14 --> 400.28] To join in that worship +[400.28 --> 401.46] In spirit and in truth +[401.46 --> 404.38] There may be a longer period +[404.38 --> 405.38] Than we are used to +[405.38 --> 406.62] Of being asked to stand +[406.62 --> 408.08] And so if you need to sit +[408.08 --> 409.04] At any point +[409.04 --> 409.78] Sit +[409.78 --> 410.74] Worship +[410.74 --> 411.22] Seated +[411.22 --> 412.18] And the like +[412.18 --> 413.78] Otherwise we will follow +[413.78 --> 415.76] Our cues from the worship team +[415.76 --> 417.54] Let's praise our God together +[417.54 --> 419.68] Our call to worship +[419.68 --> 422.64] Comes from Isaiah 25 and 40 +[422.64 --> 425.92] You who bring good news to Zion +[425.92 --> 427.00] Go up on a mountain +[427.00 --> 429.50] You who bring good news to Jerusalem +[429.50 --> 431.46] Lift up your voices with a shout +[431.46 --> 432.68] Lift it up +[432.68 --> 433.84] Do not be afraid +[433.84 --> 435.96] Say to the towns of Judah +[435.96 --> 437.68] Here is our God +[437.68 --> 439.52] See the sovereign Lord +[439.52 --> 440.56] Comes with power +[440.56 --> 442.32] And He rules with a mighty arm +[442.32 --> 444.46] See His reward is with Him +[444.46 --> 447.34] And His recompense accompanies Him +[447.34 --> 450.14] It will be said on that day +[450.14 --> 452.08] Behold this is our God +[452.08 --> 453.72] We have waited for Him +[453.72 --> 455.42] That He might save us +[455.42 --> 456.72] This is the Lord +[456.72 --> 458.30] We have waited for Him +[458.30 --> 459.48] Let us be glad +[459.48 --> 461.22] And rejoice in His salvation +[474.46 --> 489.58] Who has held the oceans in His head +[489.58 --> 495.12] Who has numbered every grain of sand +[495.12 --> 500.74] Kings and nations tremble at His voice +[500.74 --> 505.94] All creation rises to rejoice +[505.94 --> 511.84] Behold our God +[511.84 --> 514.54] Seated on His throne +[514.54 --> 518.34] Come let us adore Him +[518.34 --> 522.56] Behold our King +[522.56 --> 525.06] Nothing can compare +[525.06 --> 530.06] Come let us adore Him +[530.06 --> 531.06] Come let us adore Him +[531.06 --> 545.22] Who has given counsel to the Lord +[545.22 --> 550.06] Who can question any of His words +[550.06 --> 555.06] Who can teach the one who knows all things +[555.06 --> 557.06] Who can teach the one who knows all things +[557.06 --> 561.06] Who can bathom all His wondrous things +[561.06 --> 565.06] Behold our God +[565.06 --> 568.06] Seated on His throne +[568.06 --> 571.06] Come let us adore Him +[571.06 --> 574.06] Behold our King +[574.06 --> 579.06] Nothing can compare +[579.06 --> 581.06] Come let us adore Him +[581.06 --> 583.06] Come let us adore Him +[583.06 --> 585.06] Come let us adore Him +[585.06 --> 586.06] Who has felt the nails upon His hands +[586.06 --> 589.06] Bearing all the guilt of sinful men +[589.06 --> 602.06] God eternal humbled to the grave +[602.06 --> 604.06] Jesus Savior risen now to Him +[604.06 --> 607.06] God eternal humbled to the grave +[607.06 --> 611.06] Jesus Savior risen now to Him +[611.06 --> 618.06] Jesus Savior risen now to Him +[618.06 --> 622.06] Behold our God +[622.06 --> 623.06] Behold our God +[623.06 --> 625.06] Seated on His throne +[625.06 --> 628.06] Come let us adore Him +[628.06 --> 632.06] Behold our King +[632.06 --> 634.06] Nothing can compare +[634.06 --> 635.06] Nothing can compare +[635.06 --> 649.06] Come let us adore Him +[649.06 --> 650.06] Come let us adore Him +[650.06 --> 652.06] Love our King +[652.06 --> 682.04] Let your glory fill the earth +[682.06 --> 687.06] Let your glory fill the earth +[687.06 --> 692.06] For God has sealed his throne +[692.06 --> 695.06] Come let us know the Lord +[695.06 --> 699.06] Behold our King +[699.06 --> 702.06] We have been in the Lamb +[702.06 --> 707.06] Come let us know the Lord +[707.06 --> 712.06] Come, sing it on his throne +[712.06 --> 716.06] Come let us adore him +[716.06 --> 720.06] Behold our King +[720.06 --> 723.06] Nothing can compare +[723.06 --> 729.06] Come let us adore him +[729.06 --> 739.06] Come let us adore him +[739.06 --> 754.06] guitar solo +[754.06 --> 758.06] Should I be afraid +[758.06 --> 763.06] When you've made the heavens +[763.06 --> 766.06] Why should I be afraid +[766.06 --> 770.06] When you hurt the stars and blaze +[770.06 --> 773.06] Why should I lose heart +[773.06 --> 777.06] When I know how great you are +[777.06 --> 780.06] Why should I give up +[780.06 --> 785.06] When you plan to fall apart +[785.06 --> 792.06] In this world you feel like trouble +[792.06 --> 799.06] But you have overcome the world +[799.06 --> 807.06] You shine brighter than the brighter stars +[807.06 --> 814.06] Shored on, purer than the purest stars +[814.06 --> 823.06] You shine, filling us with courage and strength +[823.06 --> 825.06] To follow him +[825.06 --> 826.06] To follow him +[826.06 --> 828.06] Why should I be afraid +[828.06 --> 830.06] When you hurt the stars and blaze +[830.06 --> 832.06] Why should I lose heart +[832.06 --> 834.06] When I know how great you are +[834.06 --> 836.06] Why should I be afraid +[836.06 --> 837.06] When you hurt the stars and blaze +[837.06 --> 838.06] Why should I lose heart +[838.06 --> 852.06] When I know how great you are +[852.06 --> 854.06] Why should I give up +[854.06 --> 859.06] When you're meant to fall apart +[859.06 --> 866.06] In this world we will have trouble +[866.06 --> 868.06] To have hope +[868.06 --> 869.06] To have hope +[869.06 --> 876.98] Over the eyes +[876.98 --> 878.06] You should +[878.06 --> 879.06] Professional +[879.06 --> 880.06] Six horas +[880.06 --> 881.06] You proximal +[881.06 --> 882.06] You need to証 sure +[882.06 --> 885.06] Your life +[885.06 --> 887.06] Pure than the purest part +[887.06 --> 889.06] The cycles +[889.06 --> 890.06] You should +[890.06 --> 892.06] Tang Gallows +[892.06 --> 893.06] Dr. Schnee +[893.06 --> 906.30] Oh, oh, you shine brighter than the brightest stars. +[906.30 --> 913.50] Shine on, more than the purest stars. +[913.86 --> 920.76] You shine, filling us with our ages. +[920.76 --> 923.96] You shine brighter than the brilliant stars. +[923.96 --> 924.18] Oh, inner adds shining, +[924.18 --> 925.36] ёр never feels like our sofistic galaxies. +[925.36 --> 927.08] You shine, part of our stars, +[927.08 --> 927.38] and the beautiful stars. 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+[1004.70 --> 1009.56] He is Lord of all who live. +[1010.08 --> 1014.94] He is Lord above the universe. +[1015.38 --> 1019.88] All praise to Him we give. +[1020.34 --> 1025.66] Oh, hallelujah to the King of kings. +[1025.66 --> 1030.42] Hallelujah to the Lamb. +[1030.92 --> 1035.98] Hallelujah to the Lord of lords. +[1036.34 --> 1040.90] Who is the great I Am. +[1040.90 --> 1049.18] Language of kings. +[1053.68 --> 1054.68] Never. +[1054.92 --> 1058.08] statistic. +[1058.08 --> 1075.50] Majesty, worship his majesty. +[1077.38 --> 1086.50] Unto Jesus, he all glory, honor, and praise. +[1088.08 --> 1099.08] Majesty, kingdom of glory. +[1100.54 --> 1111.08] Love from his throne unto his own, his and the name. +[1111.08 --> 1123.08] So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus. +[1125.08 --> 1134.08] Magnify, come glorify, Christ Jesus the King. +[1134.08 --> 1147.08] Majesty, worship his majesty. +[1147.08 --> 1158.08] Jesus who died, now glorified King of all kings. +[1158.08 --> 1172.08] całian Cover by Jesus Christ. +[1173.08 --> 1175.08] Happy Noah. +[1175.08 --> 1205.06] Thank you. +[1205.08 --> 1235.06] Thank you. +[1235.08 --> 1265.06] Thank you. +[1265.08 --> 1267.08] Thank you. +[1295.08 --> 1297.08] Thank you. +[1325.08 --> 1327.08] Thank you. +[1355.08 --> 1357.08] Thank you. +[1357.08 --> 1359.08] Thank you. +[1385.08 --> 1387.08] Thank you. +[1387.08 --> 1389.08] Thank you. +[1389.08 --> 1391.08] Thank you. +[1391.08 --> 1393.08] Thank you. +[1393.08 --> 1395.08] Thank you. +[1395.08 --> 1397.08] Thank you. +[1397.08 --> 1399.08] Thank you. +[1399.08 --> 1401.08] Thank you. +[1401.08 --> 1403.08] Thank you. +[1403.08 --> 1405.08] Thank you. +[1405.08 --> 1407.08] Thank you. +[1407.08 --> 1413.20] In any way you choose +[1413.20 --> 1418.08] And let my song forever be +[1418.64 --> 1424.08] My only voice is you +[1424.08 --> 1429.08] Hallelujah +[1429.08 --> 1437.44] All I have is Christ +[1437.44 --> 1440.08] Hallelujah +[1440.08 --> 1448.14] Jesus is my life +[1448.14 --> 1450.66] Hallelujah +[1450.66 --> 1458.78] All I have is Christ +[1458.78 --> 1461.78] Hallelujah +[1461.78 --> 1470.90] Jesus is my life +[1488.78 --> 1497.02] This evening there is one more collection for the budget +[1497.02 --> 1501.10] Your last chance to help us out +[1501.10 --> 1501.84] Thank you +[1501.84 --> 1502.84] Thank you +[1502.84 --> 1503.84] Thank you +[1503.84 --> 1511.84] Thank you +[1511.84 --> 1513.84] Thank you +[1513.84 --> 1515.84] Thank you +[1515.84 --> 1523.84] Thank you +[1523.84 --> 1525.84] Thank you +[1525.84 --> 1527.84] Thank you +[1527.84 --> 1535.84] Thank you +[1535.84 --> 1537.84] Thank you +[1537.84 --> 1539.84] Thank you +[1539.84 --> 1541.84] Thank you +[1541.84 --> 1543.84] Thank you +[1543.84 --> 1545.84] Thank you +[1545.84 --> 1546.84] Thank you +[1546.84 --> 1547.84] Thank you +[1547.84 --> 1549.84] Thank you +[1549.84 --> 1550.84] Thank you +[1550.84 --> 1551.84] Thank you +[1551.84 --> 1552.84] Thank you +[1552.84 --> 1554.84] Thank you +[1554.84 --> 1555.84] Thank you +[1555.84 --> 1556.84] Thank you +[1556.84 --> 1557.84] Thank you +[1557.84 --> 1558.84] Thank you +[1558.84 --> 1559.84] Yes +[1559.84 --> 1560.84] Thank you +[1560.84 --> 1561.84] Who's only one wasけ +[1561.84 --> 1576.80] To save while creates surrounds +[1576.80 --> 1578.84] Attorney and Doug +[1578.84 --> 1606.84] For your perfect sacrifice, my faith brought you, your enemy, you made your friends. +[1608.84 --> 1622.84] Pouring out the riches of your glorious grace, your mercy and your kindness of no end. +[1622.84 --> 1632.16] Your blood has washed away my sin, Jesus, thank you. +[1632.16 --> 1639.16] The Father's wrath, the equally satisfied, Jesus, thank you. +[1639.16 --> 1652.16] Once our enemy, now seated at your table, Jesus, thank you. +[1652.16 --> 1667.16] The Father's wrath, the equally satisfied, Jesus, thank you. +[1667.16 --> 1678.90] Father of my soul, I want to live for you. +[1678.90 --> 1693.90] Father of my soul, I want to live for you. +[1693.90 --> 1708.90] Father of my soul, I want to live for you. +[1708.90 --> 1723.90] Mother of my soul, I want to live for you. +[1723.90 --> 1732.90] Your blood has washed away my sin, Jesus, thank you. +[1732.90 --> 1739.90] The Father's wrath, the equally satisfied, Jesus, thank you. +[1739.90 --> 1746.90] The blood has washed away my sin, Jesus, thank you. +[1746.90 --> 1753.90] The Father's wrath, the equally satisfied, Jesus, thank you. +[1753.90 --> 1766.90] Once your enemy, now seated at your table, Jesus, thank you. +[1766.90 --> 1776.90] Jesus, thank you. +[1796.90 --> 1821.06] It's my only comfort in my life and in my death. +[1821.06 --> 1827.82] You have fully paid for all my sins and all my debts. +[1828.54 --> 1839.36] Even when I struggle to believe, with your precious blood you send me free. +[1839.36 --> 1853.06] I am not my own, but belong body and soul. +[1853.06 --> 1868.40] In my life and in death, to you, Lord, rise my Lord. +[1869.40 --> 1875.44] You preserve my life in such a way that without you. +[1875.44 --> 1882.48] Not a hand can fall from me unless you will it too. +[1883.32 --> 1895.52] Even when I'm lost in desperation, all things work together for my salvation. +[1895.52 --> 1908.40] I am not my own, but belong body and soul. +[1908.40 --> 1922.98] In my life and in death, to you, Lord, rise my Lord. +[1922.98 --> 1952.96] I am not my own, but belong body and soul. +[1952.96 --> 1964.96] Always by your Holy Spirit you assure me of eternal life and make me willing and ready. +[1964.96 --> 1970.96] Even when I can't see, I'm a fool. +[1970.96 --> 1977.96] From now on to always, before you. +[1977.96 --> 1992.96] I am not my own, but belong body and soul. +[1992.96 --> 1994.96] In my life and in death, to you, Lord, rise my Lord. +[1994.96 --> 2007.96] In my life and in death, to you, Lord, rise my Lord. +[2007.96 --> 2009.96] I am not my own, but belong body and soul. +[2009.96 --> 2011.96] I am not my own, but belong body and soul. +[2011.96 --> 2013.96] In my life and in death, to you, Lord, rise my Lord. +[2013.96 --> 2019.96] I am not my own, but belong body and soul. +[2019.96 --> 2034.96] In my life and in death, to you, Lord, rise my Lord. +[2034.96 --> 2036.96] I am not my own, but belong body and soul. +[2036.96 --> 2041.96] I am not my own, but belong body and soul. +[2041.96 --> 2046.96] I am not my own, but belong body and soul. +[2046.96 --> 2062.96] In my life and in death, to you, Lord, rise my Lord. +[2062.96 --> 2089.66] long fight yeep, trust me, this or am Try toと思 +[2089.66 --> 2102.12] Come all you weary, come all you thirsty, come to the well that never runs dry. +[2102.12 --> 2107.80] Drink of the water, come and thirst on oil. +[2107.80 --> 2120.80] Come all you sinners, come find His mercy, come to the table, He will satisfy. +[2120.80 --> 2126.80] Taste of His goodness, find what you're looking for. +[2126.80 --> 2140.80] Oh God so loved the world that He gave us, His one and only Son to save us. +[2140.80 --> 2147.80] Whoever believes in Him will live forever. +[2156.80 --> 2173.80] Bring all your failures, bring your addictions. +[2173.80 --> 2178.80] Come lay them down at the foot of the cross. +[2178.80 --> 2185.80] Jesus is waiting there with open arms. +[2185.80 --> 2187.80] She is open arms. +[2187.80 --> 2197.80] For God so loved the world that He gave us, His one and only Son to save us. +[2197.80 --> 2203.80] Whoever believes in Him will live forever. +[2203.80 --> 2212.80] The power of hell forever defeated. +[2212.80 --> 2216.80] Now it is wealth, I'm walking in freedom. +[2216.80 --> 2222.80] Oh God so loved, God so loved the world. +[2222.80 --> 2235.80] Praise God, praise God, praise God, from whom all blessings flow. +[2235.80 --> 2245.80] Praise Him, praise Him, for the wonders of His love. +[2245.80 --> 2260.80] Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him. +[2260.80 --> 2266.80] For the wonders of His love, His amazing love. +[2266.80 --> 2287.80] Oh God so loved the world that He gave us, His one and only Son to save us. +[2287.80 --> 2308.80] If so Him, coarse him, praise Him, He gave us, His love, Hisième and sweet love. +[2308.80 --> 2311.84] God so loved the world +[2311.84 --> 2318.10] Bring all your failures +[2318.10 --> 2320.46] Bring your addictions +[2320.46 --> 2325.14] Come lay them down at the foot of the cross +[2325.14 --> 2327.64] Jesus is waiting +[2327.64 --> 2331.38] God so loved the world +[2338.80 --> 2358.42] This is my prayer in the desert +[2358.42 --> 2362.58] When all that's within me feels dry +[2362.58 --> 2367.70] This is my prayer in the heart currently +[2367.70 --> 2371.58] My God, I should have God who provides +[2371.58 --> 2375.86] This is my prayer in the fire +[2375.86 --> 2380.30] In weakness or child or pain +[2380.30 --> 2385.56] There is a faith proved of more worth than gold +[2385.56 --> 2389.22] To refine me, look through the flame +[2389.22 --> 2393.46] And I will bring grace +[2393.46 --> 2395.52] I will bring hope +[2395.52 --> 2399.40] No weapon formed against me shall remain +[2399.40 --> 2401.40] I will reject +[2401.40 --> 2403.68] I will declare +[2403.68 --> 2406.32] God is my victory +[2406.32 --> 2408.14] And you speak +[2408.14 --> 2419.68] This is my prayer in the battle +[2419.68 --> 2423.58] I'm trying to sail on its way +[2423.58 --> 2425.02] I am a conqueror +[2425.02 --> 2427.02] I am a conqueror +[2427.02 --> 2429.18] And so every prize +[2429.18 --> 2432.62] So firm on it's a promise I'll steal +[2432.62 --> 2434.50] I will bring praise +[2434.50 --> 2436.50] I will bring praise +[2436.50 --> 2437.18] I will bring praise +[2437.18 --> 2440.50] No weapon formed against me shall remain +[2440.50 --> 2442.50] I will rejoice +[2442.50 --> 2445.00] I will be here +[2445.00 --> 2447.50] God is my victory +[2447.50 --> 2448.50] And you speak +[2448.50 --> 2465.62] I will sham +[2465.62 --> 2471.90] As for us +[2471.90 --> 2479.90] All of my life, He never sees, and when you are still God, I have a reason to see. +[2479.90 --> 2485.90] I have a reason to worship. +[2485.90 --> 2497.90] All of my life, He never sees, and when you are still God, I have a reason to sing. +[2497.90 --> 2502.90] I have a reason to worship. +[2502.90 --> 2515.90] All of my life, He never sees, and when you are still God, I have a reason to sing. +[2515.90 --> 2520.90] I have a reason to worship. +[2520.90 --> 2529.90] I will bring faith, I will bring faith, no weapon formed against me shall remain. +[2529.90 --> 2539.90] I will rejoice, I will declare, God is my victory to you. +[2539.90 --> 2548.90] If you were, if you were better, if you were human, if I were better, than from you won't you.. +[2548.90 --> 2554.90] Even if you were human in love as Wow and this was my prayer in my harvest. +[2554.90 --> 2559.44] And this is my prayer in my harvest +[2559.44 --> 2563.54] And favor and providence flow +[2563.54 --> 2568.26] I know I'm filled to be empty +[2568.26 --> 2571.84] To get the seed I've received +[2571.84 --> 2588.10] What is our hope in life and death +[2588.10 --> 2592.38] Christ alone, Christ alone +[2592.38 --> 2596.86] What is our only confidence +[2596.86 --> 2602.02] That our souls to Him belong +[2602.02 --> 2606.92] Who holds our days within His hand +[2606.92 --> 2611.44] What comes apart from His command +[2611.44 --> 2616.40] And what will keep us to the end +[2616.40 --> 2621.96] The love of Christ in which we stand +[2621.96 --> 2628.32] Oh, sing hallelujah +[2628.32 --> 2633.06] Our hope springs eternal +[2633.06 --> 2637.80] Oh, sing hallelujah +[2637.80 --> 2641.96] Now and ever we confess +[2641.96 --> 2645.96] Christ our hope and life and death +[2645.96 --> 2657.26] What truth can't call the troubled soul +[2657.26 --> 2658.90] God is the only one +[2658.90 --> 2668.26] That was very lovely, wasn't it? +[2668.60 --> 2669.40] Year in pictures +[2669.40 --> 2671.96] I believe Sarah Mullen can't put that together +[2671.96 --> 2674.50] And maybe it's appropriate just to give her a round of applause +[2674.50 --> 2675.24] Thank you, Sarah +[2675.24 --> 2680.66] It's my pleasure right now to lead you in prayer +[2680.66 --> 2683.24] So if you will, you'll please bow your heads with me +[2683.24 --> 2689.32] Living God, in Psalm 98 we read +[2689.32 --> 2691.86] How we are to sing to you a new song +[2691.86 --> 2694.30] For you have done marvelous things +[2694.30 --> 2696.30] Your right hand and your holy arm +[2696.30 --> 2698.16] Have worked salvation for us all +[2698.16 --> 2700.38] You have made your salvation known +[2700.38 --> 2702.50] And revealed your righteousness to the nations +[2702.50 --> 2705.92] You have remembered your love and faithfulness to Israel +[2705.92 --> 2709.10] All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of you +[2709.10 --> 2710.64] God our Father +[2710.64 --> 2715.10] In our church this past year, Lord +[2715.10 --> 2717.52] We have seen many marvelous things that you have done +[2717.52 --> 2720.18] We just saw pictures from this past year +[2720.18 --> 2723.26] Ministries to all sorts of people in this church +[2723.26 --> 2725.46] To children, to students, to adults +[2725.46 --> 2726.50] Both young and old +[2726.50 --> 2730.66] We saw baptisms of babies +[2730.66 --> 2731.82] Professions of faith +[2731.82 --> 2734.68] Weddings, birthdays, celebrations of all kinds +[2734.68 --> 2737.10] We've heard of the work done in your name +[2737.10 --> 2738.06] By our ministries +[2738.06 --> 2740.56] By the deacons and the elders of this church +[2740.56 --> 2741.44] By council +[2741.44 --> 2744.52] By the many agencies that we give to financially +[2744.52 --> 2746.70] Within our denomination and our community +[2746.70 --> 2750.18] We thank you for the work done to help those in need +[2750.18 --> 2752.76] When weather strikes or war breaks out +[2752.76 --> 2753.98] Or poverty takes hold +[2753.98 --> 2756.14] We give your name glory +[2756.14 --> 2758.00] When we can enter into people's homes +[2758.00 --> 2760.60] And offer your hope when grief is present +[2760.60 --> 2762.96] Or when loss is pulling us down +[2762.96 --> 2764.20] Or pain runs deep +[2764.20 --> 2766.20] Through all of that work +[2766.20 --> 2768.36] You have been faithful, Lord +[2768.36 --> 2771.62] And in our joys and our sorrows this past year +[2771.62 --> 2774.72] Your salvation has been made known to us all +[2774.72 --> 2777.58] Psalm 98 continues, Lord +[2777.58 --> 2779.58] And challenges us by saying +[2779.58 --> 2781.42] Shout for joy to the Lord +[2781.42 --> 2782.26] All the earth +[2782.26 --> 2784.04] Burst into jubilant song +[2784.04 --> 2785.14] With music +[2785.14 --> 2786.68] Make music to the Lord +[2786.68 --> 2787.26] With harp +[2787.26 --> 2789.64] With the harp and the sound of singing +[2789.64 --> 2790.86] With trumpets +[2790.86 --> 2792.52] And the blast of a ram's horn +[2792.52 --> 2793.82] Shout for joy +[2793.82 --> 2794.64] Before the Lord +[2794.64 --> 2795.12] The King +[2795.12 --> 2798.52] We love to praise your name here +[2798.52 --> 2799.16] Lord Jesus +[2799.16 --> 2801.90] Through our singing and worship services +[2801.90 --> 2803.28] And choirs at Christmas +[2803.28 --> 2804.90] And worship nights with teenagers +[2804.90 --> 2806.18] Around a fire in the summer +[2806.18 --> 2807.64] We are so glad +[2807.64 --> 2809.50] That we can come to you regularly +[2809.50 --> 2811.86] And lift up our voices to you +[2811.86 --> 2814.78] Thank you for the gifts of so many in our church +[2814.78 --> 2816.88] For those who play and sing +[2816.88 --> 2819.42] For those who run tech and social media +[2819.42 --> 2821.32] Those who plan schedules +[2821.32 --> 2822.58] Those who teach +[2822.58 --> 2825.48] Those who offer their time to watch our little ones +[2825.48 --> 2827.46] So that parents can praise your name +[2827.46 --> 2829.48] And that we can collectively worship +[2829.48 --> 2832.02] We thank you for the many in this church +[2832.02 --> 2833.54] Who serve you +[2833.54 --> 2835.78] So that we may all worship you together +[2835.78 --> 2838.56] We thank you for the staff +[2838.56 --> 2840.50] No matter if they are newly hired +[2840.50 --> 2841.64] Or recently retired +[2841.64 --> 2843.34] Who serve this church well +[2843.34 --> 2845.16] And seek you in the work that they do +[2845.16 --> 2847.74] And God we pray +[2847.74 --> 2850.24] Even in a year where we've dealt with +[2850.24 --> 2851.34] Pandemic restrictions +[2851.34 --> 2852.76] And economic hardships +[2852.76 --> 2854.40] In a year where we grieve +[2854.40 --> 2856.64] With the many who lost loved ones +[2856.64 --> 2859.68] And in a year where all sorts of news +[2859.68 --> 2861.86] Caused us to feel all sorts of uneasy +[2861.86 --> 2863.30] About life in this world +[2863.30 --> 2865.00] We know +[2865.00 --> 2866.52] In and through it all +[2866.52 --> 2868.82] That we can shout for joy +[2868.82 --> 2870.02] To you our King +[2870.02 --> 2873.16] Psalm 98 concludes +[2873.16 --> 2874.98] Let the sea resound +[2874.98 --> 2876.52] And everything in it +[2876.52 --> 2878.06] The world and all who live in it +[2878.06 --> 2879.92] Let the rivers clap their hands +[2879.92 --> 2881.94] Let the mountains sing together for joy +[2881.94 --> 2883.72] Let them sing before the Lord +[2883.72 --> 2885.62] For he comes to judge the earth +[2885.62 --> 2888.16] He will judge the world in righteousness +[2888.16 --> 2890.88] And the peoples with equity +[2890.88 --> 2894.76] Lord as we have all just come +[2894.76 --> 2895.96] Through the advent season +[2895.96 --> 2898.80] We know that we do not merely remember +[2898.80 --> 2899.70] Your first coming +[2899.70 --> 2901.54] That glorious night in Bethlehem +[2901.54 --> 2903.78] But we wait with bated breath +[2903.78 --> 2904.68] Your second coming +[2904.68 --> 2907.30] Lord we thank you for this church +[2907.30 --> 2908.80] And all that happens in it +[2908.80 --> 2911.14] But we look forward to that day +[2911.14 --> 2912.92] When all creation will bow down +[2912.92 --> 2914.86] When the rivers will clap +[2914.86 --> 2916.22] And the mountains will sing +[2916.22 --> 2918.54] And you will reign over all things forever +[2918.54 --> 2921.94] As we turn the pages of our calendars +[2921.94 --> 2924.24] From 2022 to 2023 +[2924.24 --> 2927.48] Lord Jesus may we remember that truth +[2927.48 --> 2929.24] That no matter the year +[2929.24 --> 2930.70] No matter the time +[2930.70 --> 2933.42] No matter what is happening in our lives +[2933.42 --> 2935.14] Or the lives of those whom we love +[2935.14 --> 2938.00] May we remember that you are our King +[2938.00 --> 2940.00] You love us dearly +[2940.00 --> 2941.52] And you will come again +[2941.52 --> 2942.64] To be with us forever +[2942.64 --> 2944.88] We pray this in your Son's +[2944.88 --> 2946.34] Precious and holy name +[2946.34 --> 2947.22] Amen +[2947.22 --> 2972.22] A bunch of years ago +[2972.22 --> 2976.52] I preached a New Year's Eve service +[2976.52 --> 2978.30] A gentleman came up to me +[2978.30 --> 2978.98] After the service +[2978.98 --> 2979.80] And he said +[2979.80 --> 2980.62] Pastor +[2980.62 --> 2982.48] That was the best sermon +[2982.48 --> 2984.06] I heard all year +[2984.06 --> 2986.42] And I thought +[2986.42 --> 2986.90] Man +[2986.90 --> 2988.82] Like that's pretty good +[2988.82 --> 2989.56] There's a standard +[2989.56 --> 2990.26] I want to keep +[2990.26 --> 2991.26] Going forward +[2991.26 --> 2992.42] I want someone to say that to me +[2992.42 --> 2993.48] Every New Year's Eve +[2993.48 --> 2994.96] For the rest of my career +[2994.96 --> 2996.28] I found out later +[2996.28 --> 2997.86] That that was the only church service +[2997.86 --> 2998.90] He went to all year long +[2998.90 --> 3006.20] We gather at New Year's Eve +[3006.20 --> 3008.76] To reflect on the year that was +[3008.76 --> 3013.78] And to see where God has worked in the past +[3013.78 --> 3018.34] And to begin to stretch our imaginations +[3018.34 --> 3021.24] For where he might take us into the future +[3021.24 --> 3022.64] This morning +[3022.64 --> 3024.30] Or this evening rather +[3024.30 --> 3025.58] We're going to do that +[3025.58 --> 3027.64] By looking at a story +[3027.64 --> 3031.18] From Numbers 13 and 14 +[3031.18 --> 3033.26] And we're not going to read that all together +[3033.26 --> 3036.02] So you don't have to get ready +[3036.02 --> 3037.32] Like I'm not going to start by reading it +[3037.32 --> 3037.84] I should say +[3037.84 --> 3039.58] I will sort of tell the story +[3039.58 --> 3040.32] As we go through +[3040.32 --> 3041.16] But if you have a Bible +[3041.16 --> 3043.72] You can open it up to Numbers 13 +[3043.72 --> 3046.64] And we will look there +[3046.64 --> 3049.34] Eventually as we go through +[3049.34 --> 3052.64] Before we get to the story itself +[3052.64 --> 3057.34] Let me introduce it with an analogy +[3057.34 --> 3060.58] When I was a kid +[3060.58 --> 3063.72] From like the moment I was born +[3063.72 --> 3065.00] Up until I was a teenager +[3065.00 --> 3067.40] Every summer my family would go camping +[3067.40 --> 3068.76] At Kilbert Provincial Park +[3068.76 --> 3070.90] Now Kilbert Provincial Park +[3070.90 --> 3072.96] Is in Perry Sound on Georgian Bay +[3072.96 --> 3075.92] Which is just off of Lake Huron +[3075.92 --> 3078.80] In sort of central northern Ontario +[3078.80 --> 3079.90] Kind of +[3079.90 --> 3082.52] It's a beautiful park +[3082.52 --> 3085.54] That is in the Canadian Shield +[3085.54 --> 3086.70] Now the Canadian Shield +[3086.70 --> 3088.14] Is a landmass +[3088.14 --> 3089.36] Of sort of boreal forests +[3089.36 --> 3090.44] Eastern white pines +[3090.44 --> 3091.14] And rocks +[3091.14 --> 3092.62] That were carved by glaciers +[3092.62 --> 3094.66] However many thousands of years ago +[3094.66 --> 3095.50] That was +[3095.50 --> 3096.66] But because of that +[3096.66 --> 3098.32] There's a particular point +[3098.32 --> 3099.20] Kilbert Point +[3099.20 --> 3102.76] That goes out into Georgian Bay +[3102.76 --> 3104.38] That has a sheer cliff face +[3104.38 --> 3105.22] On one side +[3105.22 --> 3107.26] And then a soft rock face +[3107.26 --> 3108.22] Down the other side +[3108.22 --> 3110.32] And so people would go +[3110.32 --> 3113.26] And go to the sheer cliff face +[3113.26 --> 3114.40] And jump into the water +[3114.40 --> 3115.80] And so you could jump in +[3115.80 --> 3117.70] At like two feet of distance +[3117.70 --> 3118.68] All the way up to like +[3118.68 --> 3120.26] Fifty feet of distance +[3120.26 --> 3121.54] If you climbed out of a tree +[3121.54 --> 3122.88] And then jumped over top +[3122.88 --> 3123.66] Of another ledge +[3123.66 --> 3125.76] And it was awesome +[3125.76 --> 3126.92] And as kids +[3126.92 --> 3129.30] We used to love going to do it +[3129.30 --> 3131.82] And every year +[3131.82 --> 3133.16] We would try to move up +[3133.16 --> 3135.06] To the next level +[3135.06 --> 3135.86] Or height +[3135.86 --> 3137.36] Of jumping +[3137.36 --> 3139.72] Now when you're standing +[3139.72 --> 3141.78] Forty-five feet above the water +[3141.78 --> 3143.38] And you're looking down +[3143.38 --> 3144.76] And you see a rock point +[3144.76 --> 3145.86] That you have to jump over +[3145.86 --> 3146.60] To get out +[3146.60 --> 3148.10] What happens is +[3148.10 --> 3149.22] You sort of hesitate +[3149.22 --> 3152.70] And you start to wonder +[3152.70 --> 3154.18] Can I make it? +[3154.72 --> 3156.28] Is this a smart decision? +[3157.28 --> 3158.36] Should I do this? +[3158.36 --> 3160.02] And then the people around you +[3160.02 --> 3162.16] Will say either +[3162.16 --> 3164.10] Jump, jump, jump +[3164.10 --> 3165.18] And the people in the water +[3165.18 --> 3165.98] Waiting for you +[3165.98 --> 3166.56] Will say +[3166.56 --> 3168.30] Jump, jump, jump +[3168.30 --> 3168.96] Or +[3168.96 --> 3171.50] If they're your mom +[3171.50 --> 3172.46] Who happened to come with you +[3172.46 --> 3172.98] They would say +[3172.98 --> 3174.00] No, I don't think +[3174.00 --> 3174.68] You should do that +[3174.68 --> 3176.38] Please don't do that +[3176.38 --> 3177.82] Get away from the edge +[3177.82 --> 3181.82] I share the story +[3181.82 --> 3183.38] Because tonight +[3183.38 --> 3183.96] As we look at +[3183.96 --> 3185.14] Numbers 13 +[3185.14 --> 3186.78] We will pick up +[3186.78 --> 3187.82] The story of Israel +[3187.82 --> 3189.82] Standing on the precipice +[3189.82 --> 3191.68] Of entering the promised land +[3191.68 --> 3194.86] And there will be people +[3194.86 --> 3195.30] Who say +[3195.30 --> 3196.84] Go, jump, jump +[3196.84 --> 3198.00] And there will be people +[3198.00 --> 3198.34] Who say +[3198.34 --> 3200.32] No, step back from the edge +[3200.32 --> 3201.44] Don't do it +[3201.44 --> 3202.50] The question is +[3202.50 --> 3204.82] Who should we listen to? +[3206.28 --> 3207.20] That's the question +[3207.20 --> 3208.20] That faces the Israelites +[3208.20 --> 3210.58] As we pick up this story +[3210.58 --> 3211.54] Now +[3211.54 --> 3213.22] Let me get you into the story +[3213.22 --> 3213.58] For a minute +[3213.58 --> 3214.88] We pick up the story +[3214.88 --> 3216.72] The Israelites have left Egypt +[3216.72 --> 3217.44] Okay, so that means +[3217.44 --> 3218.64] The ten plagues have happened +[3218.64 --> 3220.48] They've gone out +[3220.48 --> 3222.26] They've crossed the Sea of Reeds +[3222.26 --> 3223.60] The armies of Pharaohs +[3223.60 --> 3225.40] Have been powerfully +[3225.40 --> 3227.28] And miraculously defeated +[3227.28 --> 3228.46] They have moved from there +[3228.46 --> 3229.44] To Mount Sinai +[3229.44 --> 3231.24] Where they dwelt with God +[3231.24 --> 3233.46] They saw him on the mountaintop +[3233.46 --> 3234.38] And Moses went up +[3234.38 --> 3235.80] And he spent 40 days there +[3235.80 --> 3236.48] And he came down +[3236.48 --> 3237.46] And he radiated +[3237.46 --> 3238.96] With the presence of God +[3238.96 --> 3241.42] They have had a covenant ceremony +[3241.42 --> 3241.88] Afterwards +[3241.88 --> 3243.72] Where they confirm their faith in God +[3243.72 --> 3244.20] Where they say +[3244.20 --> 3245.40] Yes, you are our God +[3245.40 --> 3246.98] And we will be your people +[3246.98 --> 3248.80] We commit ourselves to live +[3248.80 --> 3250.68] As you have called us to live +[3250.68 --> 3252.78] And then in the excitement of that +[3252.78 --> 3255.10] They have moved through the wilderness +[3255.10 --> 3257.22] Kind of north and east +[3257.22 --> 3259.50] If the traditional site of Sinai is accurate +[3259.50 --> 3263.70] And come to the place that God had promised them +[3263.70 --> 3265.20] Right? +[3265.28 --> 3267.44] And the ten chapters that precede +[3267.44 --> 3269.62] What we are going to read in Numbers 13 +[3269.62 --> 3271.04] Are full of excitement +[3271.04 --> 3272.20] And optimism +[3272.20 --> 3273.36] And wonder +[3273.36 --> 3274.96] In fact, it's not unlike +[3274.96 --> 3276.34] Walking from the campsite +[3276.34 --> 3277.24] To that cliff face +[3277.24 --> 3278.14] Where you're going to jump in +[3278.14 --> 3278.82] Because you're excited +[3278.82 --> 3279.86] And you're ready to go +[3279.86 --> 3280.70] And you're a little nervous +[3280.70 --> 3281.72] But you know it's going to be great +[3281.72 --> 3284.08] And then you get there +[3284.08 --> 3285.88] Numbers 13 +[3285.88 --> 3288.02] Where we pick up the story +[3288.02 --> 3289.42] Is you have the Israelites +[3289.42 --> 3292.08] Come to the edge of the land +[3292.08 --> 3295.44] And that's where the grumbling +[3295.44 --> 3297.10] Begins +[3297.10 --> 3300.46] Even Miriam and Aaron +[3300.46 --> 3303.20] Who are sort of influential leaders +[3303.20 --> 3304.70] And confidants of Moses +[3304.70 --> 3306.90] Even they begin to complain +[3306.90 --> 3308.94] About Moses' leadership +[3308.94 --> 3311.20] And as the people stand +[3311.20 --> 3312.98] On the precipice of entering the land +[3312.98 --> 3314.56] God tells Moses +[3314.56 --> 3316.64] To send into the land +[3316.64 --> 3317.94] Twelve what? +[3319.38 --> 3320.68] Twelve spies +[3320.68 --> 3322.52] Into the land +[3322.52 --> 3322.54] Wrong +[3322.54 --> 3325.32] It's not twelve spies +[3325.32 --> 3327.72] That's the story +[3327.72 --> 3328.70] We remember +[3328.70 --> 3330.10] Maybe that's the Sunday school version +[3330.10 --> 3330.56] You heard +[3330.56 --> 3331.80] But actually +[3331.80 --> 3334.54] Forty years later +[3334.54 --> 3336.66] When they come back with +[3336.66 --> 3337.58] Joshua +[3337.58 --> 3339.30] Then two spies +[3339.30 --> 3341.70] Are sent into the land +[3341.70 --> 3343.38] Here +[3343.38 --> 3344.62] It's not spies +[3344.62 --> 3345.50] So +[3345.50 --> 3346.96] Listen to this story +[3346.96 --> 3349.06] Numbers +[3349.06 --> 3350.58] Thirteen +[3350.58 --> 3352.54] I'll start +[3352.54 --> 3353.82] With just the first two verses +[3353.82 --> 3354.44] As we +[3354.44 --> 3356.06] Dive into it +[3356.06 --> 3361.02] The Lord said to Moses +[3361.02 --> 3362.54] Send some men +[3362.54 --> 3363.80] To explore the land +[3363.80 --> 3364.34] Of Canaan +[3364.34 --> 3365.22] Which I am giving +[3365.22 --> 3366.04] To the Israelites +[3366.04 --> 3368.32] From each ancestral tribe +[3368.32 --> 3369.80] Send one of its +[3369.80 --> 3371.44] Leaders +[3371.44 --> 3375.14] So when we read this story +[3375.14 --> 3376.16] It's not spies +[3376.16 --> 3376.92] It's +[3376.92 --> 3378.04] Men +[3378.04 --> 3379.40] Send from each tribe +[3379.40 --> 3380.54] That second term +[3380.54 --> 3381.58] Is really interesting +[3381.58 --> 3382.76] Send one of the leaders +[3382.76 --> 3383.40] In Hebrew +[3383.40 --> 3384.10] The word is +[3384.10 --> 3384.56] Rosh +[3384.56 --> 3385.58] And it means +[3385.58 --> 3386.30] Crown +[3386.30 --> 3387.04] Or top +[3387.04 --> 3387.98] It's +[3387.98 --> 3390.10] Historically +[3390.10 --> 3390.50] Literally +[3390.50 --> 3391.28] It's used +[3391.28 --> 3392.14] For the top +[3392.14 --> 3392.72] Of a mountain +[3392.72 --> 3394.28] In the context +[3394.28 --> 3395.46] Of talking about people +[3395.46 --> 3396.72] It means +[3396.72 --> 3397.74] A leader +[3397.74 --> 3399.10] Or a prince +[3399.10 --> 3400.70] Okay +[3400.70 --> 3401.46] So here's a couple +[3401.46 --> 3401.96] Examples +[3401.96 --> 3402.30] In +[3402.30 --> 3404.06] In Numbers 25 +[3404.06 --> 3405.10] Verse 15 +[3405.10 --> 3406.18] It's translated +[3406.18 --> 3407.30] Tribal chief +[3407.30 --> 3409.74] In Joshua 24 +[3409.74 --> 3411.02] Joshua 24 +[3411.02 --> 3411.96] Is the covenant +[3411.96 --> 3412.88] Renewal ceremony +[3412.88 --> 3413.78] After the people +[3413.78 --> 3414.48] Have all come +[3414.48 --> 3415.06] Into the land +[3415.06 --> 3415.54] So this is +[3415.54 --> 3416.54] Generations +[3416.54 --> 3417.34] Later +[3417.34 --> 3418.64] We read +[3418.64 --> 3419.54] Joshua summoned +[3419.54 --> 3420.32] All the elders +[3420.32 --> 3421.18] Rulers +[3421.18 --> 3422.24] That word rulers +[3422.24 --> 3422.78] Is head +[3422.78 --> 3423.28] It's princes +[3423.28 --> 3423.68] That's +[3423.68 --> 3424.10] Rosh +[3424.10 --> 3425.36] The leaders +[3425.36 --> 3425.88] Judges +[3425.88 --> 3426.48] And officials +[3426.48 --> 3427.08] Of Israel +[3427.08 --> 3429.26] In Chronicles 11 +[3429.26 --> 3429.94] Verse 6 +[3429.94 --> 3430.58] Rosh +[3430.58 --> 3431.48] Is used +[3431.48 --> 3432.80] To refer to +[3432.80 --> 3433.98] The commander +[3433.98 --> 3434.90] In chief +[3434.90 --> 3436.30] Of David's army +[3436.30 --> 3438.96] And so the men +[3438.96 --> 3439.60] Who go in +[3439.60 --> 3440.86] To explore the land +[3440.86 --> 3441.14] Right +[3441.14 --> 3442.08] We're not meant +[3442.08 --> 3442.66] To see them +[3442.66 --> 3443.58] As spies +[3443.58 --> 3444.80] Skulking around +[3444.80 --> 3445.40] From bush +[3445.40 --> 3445.82] To bush +[3445.82 --> 3446.32] To bush +[3446.32 --> 3447.26] Kind of hiding +[3447.26 --> 3448.36] And figuring out +[3448.36 --> 3449.02] What they're going +[3449.02 --> 3449.80] To see and do +[3449.80 --> 3452.48] These are +[3452.48 --> 3453.96] Commanders in chief +[3453.96 --> 3455.74] These are the +[3455.74 --> 3456.70] Leaders of the people +[3456.70 --> 3457.30] Who have seen +[3457.30 --> 3457.94] God at work +[3457.94 --> 3458.42] And who has +[3458.42 --> 3459.88] He has invested +[3459.88 --> 3461.56] Priority of place +[3461.56 --> 3462.76] And privilege to +[3462.76 --> 3464.26] Now that changes +[3464.26 --> 3464.92] The story +[3464.92 --> 3465.50] Right +[3465.50 --> 3466.18] At the very least +[3466.18 --> 3466.78] It takes it out +[3466.78 --> 3467.24] Of our Sunday +[3467.24 --> 3467.92] School mindset +[3467.92 --> 3470.58] These are the +[3470.58 --> 3471.00] Leaders +[3471.00 --> 3472.60] Of the tribes +[3472.60 --> 3473.40] And so +[3473.40 --> 3475.44] Shema'ua +[3475.44 --> 3476.28] Shaphat +[3476.28 --> 3476.90] Caleb +[3476.90 --> 3477.54] Igel +[3477.54 --> 3478.42] Hoshia +[3478.42 --> 3479.16] Which we read +[3479.16 --> 3479.80] Later is +[3479.80 --> 3480.40] Translated +[3480.40 --> 3480.80] Into +[3480.80 --> 3481.50] Is changed +[3481.50 --> 3482.24] Moses changes +[3482.24 --> 3482.56] The name +[3482.56 --> 3483.20] Into Joshua +[3483.20 --> 3484.36] Palti +[3484.36 --> 3485.30] Gideel +[3485.30 --> 3485.92] Gadi +[3485.92 --> 3486.84] Emael +[3486.84 --> 3487.78] Sethur +[3487.78 --> 3488.72] Napi +[3488.72 --> 3489.66] And Guel +[3489.66 --> 3491.26] All of these +[3491.26 --> 3491.64] Men +[3491.64 --> 3493.44] Go into +[3493.44 --> 3494.66] The land +[3494.66 --> 3495.10] And they +[3495.10 --> 3496.02] March from +[3496.02 --> 3496.62] Place to +[3496.62 --> 3497.20] Place to +[3497.20 --> 3497.56] Place +[3497.56 --> 3498.34] They travel +[3498.34 --> 3499.42] From place +[3499.42 --> 3500.10] To place +[3500.10 --> 3501.02] City to +[3501.02 --> 3501.36] City +[3501.36 --> 3502.06] Town to +[3502.06 --> 3502.46] Town +[3502.46 --> 3503.54] Taking in +[3503.54 --> 3504.16] Everything +[3504.16 --> 3505.04] That they +[3505.04 --> 3505.54] Can see +[3505.54 --> 3506.54] And as +[3506.54 --> 3507.08] They finish +[3507.08 --> 3507.60] The journey +[3507.60 --> 3507.92] North +[3507.92 --> 3508.30] South +[3508.30 --> 3508.58] East +[3508.58 --> 3509.08] And west +[3509.08 --> 3509.54] Through the +[3509.54 --> 3509.90] Land that +[3509.90 --> 3510.36] Was promised +[3510.36 --> 3510.78] To them +[3510.78 --> 3511.74] They gather +[3511.74 --> 3512.10] Up +[3512.10 --> 3512.62] We read +[3512.62 --> 3513.58] A large +[3513.58 --> 3514.50] Cluster +[3514.50 --> 3515.22] Of grapes +[3515.22 --> 3515.64] From the +[3515.64 --> 3515.96] Vines +[3515.96 --> 3516.78] So big +[3516.78 --> 3517.50] That two +[3517.50 --> 3517.94] Men have +[3517.94 --> 3518.34] To carry +[3518.34 --> 3518.60] It on +[3518.60 --> 3518.90] A pole +[3518.90 --> 3519.24] Between +[3519.24 --> 3519.52] Them +[3519.52 --> 3520.54] As a +[3520.54 --> 3520.90] Symbol +[3520.90 --> 3521.36] Of the +[3521.36 --> 3521.76] Fruit +[3521.76 --> 3522.66] Of their +[3522.66 --> 3523.02] Land +[3523.02 --> 3524.12] The fruit +[3524.12 --> 3524.90] Of what +[3524.90 --> 3525.82] Was to +[3525.82 --> 3526.30] Be given +[3526.30 --> 3526.70] To them +[3526.70 --> 3528.06] So +[3528.06 --> 3529.02] God has +[3529.02 --> 3529.34] Called +[3529.34 --> 3529.72] These +[3529.72 --> 3530.56] Leaders +[3530.56 --> 3531.24] These +[3531.24 --> 3531.90] Princes +[3531.90 --> 3532.56] Among the +[3532.56 --> 3532.86] Men +[3532.86 --> 3533.44] To go +[3533.44 --> 3533.82] Into +[3533.82 --> 3534.46] The land +[3534.46 --> 3535.76] And come +[3535.76 --> 3536.12] Back +[3536.12 --> 3536.98] With a +[3536.98 --> 3537.36] Message +[3537.36 --> 3539.42] Now +[3539.42 --> 3541.02] Real quick +[3541.02 --> 3542.14] In chapter +[3542.14 --> 3542.70] 14 +[3542.70 --> 3543.38] Verse 4 +[3543.38 --> 3544.64] The leaders +[3544.64 --> 3545.10] Will come +[3545.10 --> 3545.40] Back +[3545.40 --> 3545.64] And they +[3545.64 --> 3545.84] Say +[3545.84 --> 3546.56] You know +[3546.56 --> 3547.52] We should +[3547.52 --> 3548.04] Choose a +[3548.04 --> 3548.36] Different +[3548.36 --> 3548.72] Leader +[3548.72 --> 3549.10] And go +[3549.10 --> 3549.32] Back +[3549.32 --> 3549.48] To +[3549.48 --> 3549.84] Egypt +[3549.84 --> 3551.86] So God +[3551.86 --> 3552.28] And Moses +[3552.28 --> 3552.96] Have chosen +[3552.96 --> 3553.88] Their princes +[3553.88 --> 3554.38] For the +[3554.38 --> 3554.78] Job +[3554.78 --> 3555.68] And now +[3555.68 --> 3556.26] These princes +[3556.26 --> 3557.08] Want to +[3557.08 --> 3557.40] Pick a +[3557.40 --> 3557.68] Different +[3557.68 --> 3558.00] Leader +[3558.00 --> 3558.56] For Moses +[3558.56 --> 3559.06] Job +[3559.06 --> 3561.12] This is +[3561.12 --> 3561.34] What +[3561.34 --> 3562.62] Those +[3562.62 --> 3563.30] Men +[3563.30 --> 3564.16] Said +[3564.16 --> 3565.86] 1326 +[3565.86 --> 3566.44] If you +[3566.44 --> 3566.86] Have a +[3566.86 --> 3567.08] Bible +[3567.08 --> 3569.30] They came +[3569.30 --> 3569.72] Back to +[3569.72 --> 3570.02] Moses +[3570.02 --> 3570.64] And Aaron +[3570.64 --> 3570.94] And the +[3570.94 --> 3571.18] Whole +[3571.18 --> 3571.76] Israelite +[3571.76 --> 3572.28] Community +[3572.28 --> 3573.22] At Kadesh +[3573.22 --> 3573.64] In the +[3573.64 --> 3573.94] Desert +[3573.94 --> 3574.68] Of Paran +[3574.68 --> 3575.56] There +[3575.56 --> 3576.28] They reported +[3576.28 --> 3576.82] To them +[3576.82 --> 3577.12] And the +[3577.12 --> 3577.40] Whole +[3577.40 --> 3577.96] Assembly +[3577.96 --> 3578.68] And showed +[3578.68 --> 3579.16] Them the +[3579.16 --> 3579.58] Fruit +[3579.58 --> 3580.08] Of the +[3580.08 --> 3580.40] Land +[3580.40 --> 3581.62] They gave +[3581.62 --> 3582.00] Moses +[3582.00 --> 3582.72] This account +[3582.72 --> 3584.08] We went +[3584.08 --> 3584.56] Into the +[3584.56 --> 3584.82] Land +[3584.82 --> 3585.20] To which +[3585.20 --> 3585.62] You sent +[3585.62 --> 3585.84] Us +[3585.84 --> 3586.28] And it +[3586.28 --> 3586.70] Does +[3586.70 --> 3587.18] Flow +[3587.18 --> 3587.86] With milk +[3587.86 --> 3588.64] And honey +[3588.64 --> 3589.30] Here +[3589.30 --> 3589.82] Is its +[3589.82 --> 3590.16] Fruit +[3590.16 --> 3592.28] But the +[3592.28 --> 3592.92] People who +[3592.92 --> 3593.46] Live there +[3593.46 --> 3594.44] Are powerful +[3594.44 --> 3595.74] And the +[3595.74 --> 3596.14] Cities +[3596.14 --> 3597.36] Are fortified +[3597.36 --> 3597.90] And very +[3597.90 --> 3598.44] Large +[3598.44 --> 3599.54] We saw +[3599.54 --> 3600.10] Even the +[3600.10 --> 3600.62] Descendants +[3600.62 --> 3601.30] Of Anak +[3601.30 --> 3601.64] There +[3601.64 --> 3602.16] The +[3602.16 --> 3603.00] Amalekites +[3603.00 --> 3603.46] Live +[3603.46 --> 3603.80] In the +[3603.80 --> 3604.26] Negev +[3604.26 --> 3604.44] The +[3604.44 --> 3604.92] Hittites +[3604.92 --> 3605.12] The +[3605.12 --> 3605.74] Jebusites +[3605.74 --> 3605.94] The +[3605.94 --> 3606.56] Amorites +[3606.56 --> 3607.18] Live +[3607.18 --> 3607.44] In the +[3607.44 --> 3607.60] Hill +[3607.60 --> 3608.06] Country +[3608.06 --> 3608.82] And the +[3608.82 --> 3609.46] Canaanites +[3609.46 --> 3609.78] Live +[3609.78 --> 3610.20] Near the +[3610.20 --> 3610.58] Sea +[3610.58 --> 3611.12] And along +[3611.12 --> 3611.32] The +[3611.32 --> 3611.60] Jordan +[3611.60 --> 3611.84] These +[3611.84 --> 3612.12] Are all +[3612.12 --> 3612.34] People +[3612.34 --> 3612.68] With whom +[3612.68 --> 3612.88] They've +[3612.88 --> 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--git a/Sunday Worship - April 16, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - April 16, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..59b5cf2041bec407139b445e8c1bbfeefda0ce1a --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - April 16, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,98 @@ +• Discussion of whether to play a specific song +• Chord progression mentioned +• Repeated requests for someone to repeat something +• Welcome and announcements for worship service +• Young Adults Bible Study announcement +• Overflow parking lot announcement with mention of orange fluorescent cone and mathematical properties of cones +• Upcoming church event: "Raising Kids in a Hyper-Sexualized Culture" on April 23rd at 6 p.m. +• Discussion about raising children in today's culture with guest speakers Marvin Bravo and Faye Martin +• Call to worship from Psalm 100 +• Invitation to lay down failures and addictions at the foot of the cross +• Praise and worship songs focusing on God's love for the world +• Expressions of devotion and praise to God +• Acknowledgments of God's goodness, faithfulness, and love +• Requests for holiness and faithfulness in one's life +• Desires to surrender and conform to God's will +• Reflections on God's nature as a loving and perfect Father +• The speaker talks about identity, specifically emphasizing that it's "who you are" or "who I am" +• The recitation of Micah 6 verse 8 and its meaning in relation to God +• Gems clubs from around the world unite in reciting Micah 6 verse 8 as a form of unity and worship +• The scripture being referenced emphasizes acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God +• The speaker encourages girls (and others) to make a difference by following these principles +• A collective Amen is repeated numerous times throughout the transcript +• The speaker expresses awe and adoration for God's power and majesty +• Quotes from scripture, including Revelation and Micah 6:8 +• Discussion of the importance of living out faith in everyday life +• Introduction to the GEMS program, a Christian organization for girls +• Explanation of the GEMS mission and activities +• Announcement of offerings to support the church budget and GEMS Ministry of North America +• Faith and trust in God +• Overcoming darkness and fear with faith +• God's presence and love in difficult times +• Bible study and community (Gems) +• Children's activities and events (Hank the Hound) +• Plans for children's worship time +• Prayers and blessings for the church +• Update from Eric about council meetings and new staff member Maria Wind +• Information about upcoming events: Mexico missions presentation and youth event on April 23rd +• Announcements about e-bulletin and midweek memo subscriptions +• Trudy's nephew Sean passes away at age 21 +• Prayer is offered for Peter, Trudy, and their family +• Blessings are prayed upon the Gems ministry for 50 years of service +• Prayers are offered for volunteers and the people of the church family +• Updates on Cy and John receiving cancer treatment +• Prayers for healing and peace in the midst of health trials +• Requests for God's strength, healing, and miraculous intervention +• Blessings prayed upon those caring for loved ones +• Prayers for healing, hope, and restoration in relationships +• Requests for endurance and strength for caregivers +• Prayer for those mourning the loss of a loved one (Sean) +• Reflection on the meaning of God's presence during times of grief and hardship +• Celebration of the 50th anniversary of the GEMS ministry +• Introduction to the current GEMS program and its participants +• Introduction to GEMS program and its legacy +• Requesting participants to stand up in recognition of their work +• Discussion of discipleship and Christian family within the church +• Focus on Micah 6 verse 8 as a guiding principle for the program +• Reading from Micah 6:1-8 and highlighting verse 8's emphasis on walking with God +• Explanation of the history behind Micah's writing and its context in Judah +• Map of the ancient region includes Judah, Israel, and Syria +• Micah is a prophet who prophesied around 739 B.C. +• The reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah marked historical periods +• Judah existed in a fertile crescent region with economic prosperity +• The people fell into selfish materialism due to their wealth and desires +• God and religion became seen as ways to acquire more material possessions +• Misuse of religious practices for personal gain +• The vending machine approach to God, where people offer sacrifices in exchange for benefits +• Loss of moral impact and personal values due to this approach +• Micah's critique of the Israelites' relationship with God as being transactional and self-serving +• The language of bargain and the idea of a vending machine God +• Critique of superficial or tokenistic forms of worship and prayer. +• The speaker discusses a "vending machine" concept of prayer, where one expects God to provide a reward or fix a problem in exchange for prayers or good deeds. +• The speaker explores the idea that this vending machine approach can be ineffective and lead to anger, frustration, or feelings of being alone when God doesn't meet expectations. +• The importance of relationships with others, such as older women or family members, who can provide support and care during difficult times is emphasized. +• The speaker emphasizes that God wants a more personal and intimate relationship with individuals, rather than just fulfilling their demands. +• God has designs and plans for each person's life +• Life with God is meant to be abundant, but requires letting Him define what that means +• The truth is that every good gift comes from above and God responds to prayers +• Trusting in God's wisdom and will is essential when seeking answers to prayer +• A relationship with God can sustain us through difficult times, but may not prevent them +• God wants to use people to make life better for others, rather than being used by them for personal gain +• The importance of worship and relationship with God +• The danger of reducing faith to mere rituals and actions +• The limitations of human ability to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God +• Jesus as the only one who perfectly exemplifies these qualities +• Our dependence on Jesus for a right relationship with God +• The love of God is available to everyone through Christ Jesus +• Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus +• Knowing and being known by Jesus allows us to walk with him +• Walking with Jesus gives us the power to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God +• The danger of trying to do these things on our own, rather than trusting in what Jesus has already done for us +• Prayer and worship, focusing on who God is and what He has done in Christ Jesus. +• Trust in God's foundation and sovereignty +• Invitation to community and fellowship after worship +• Prayer and connection opportunities available +• Blessing of God for protection, guidance, and peace +• Jesus Christ as the light of Judah, Lamb who was slain, and King of all kings +• Future reign of Jesus with wisdom, mercy, and justice +• Angels' praise and worship of Jesus \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - April 16, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - April 16, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..08de512713a5ee81d0e5d8570d0cb62a6f412580 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - April 16, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1576 @@ +[0.00 --> 6.80] I don't think we need to do this one. +[8.32 --> 10.28] Unless you never play this one. +[10.56 --> 12.08] We always play this one and you don't. +[12.08 --> 22.62] What chord are you in? +[30.00 --> 40.00] What? +[40.00 --> 42.00] What? +[42.00 --> 44.00] Two, I think. +[44.00 --> 56.00] One more time. +[56.00 --> 72.28] You're the lion of Judah. +[72.28 --> 82.28] One more time. +[82.28 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so sure, right? +[656.22 --> 684.20] And... +[684.20 --> 714.18] I don't think you're not so much. +[714.18 --> 717.78] All right. Morning. I'm all right. You? +[744.18 --> 774.16] All right. +[774.18 --> 804.16] All right. +[804.18 --> 834.16] All right. +[834.18 --> 864.16] All right. +[864.18 --> 894.16] All right. +[894.16 --> 896.56] Welcome to worship. +[896.96 --> 903.66] A special welcome if you are visiting here, especially if you are here for Gems Sunday. +[903.84 --> 904.40] Hi, girls. +[904.40 --> 910.98] Okay. I'll work on him later. +[910.98 --> 917.22] We are so excited to have you guys here with us in worship. +[917.42 --> 919.78] My name is Chris. I'm one of the pastors here. +[920.42 --> 924.88] And it's my privilege with a few others to lead in worship this morning. +[924.98 --> 930.32] Before we begin in our ongoing rolling start, we have a couple announcements to make. +[930.44 --> 933.16] And so first I'm going to invite Josh to the front. +[933.16 --> 935.16] He's going to make an announcement. +[935.16 --> 935.18] He's going to make an announcement. +[935.18 --> 938.76] And then, Rob, you will follow behind Josh. +[938.76 --> 945.24] Okay. I brought notes this time so I don't forget everything. +[946.44 --> 951.78] Okay. So the Young Adults Bible Study is today, one hour after church, at Courtney Rorsma's residence. +[952.04 --> 954.54] The address is in the email I sent you all. +[954.54 --> 957.10] But if you have any questions, please come talk to me. +[957.54 --> 958.38] Lunch is provided. +[959.10 --> 961.02] And I'm really excited to see you all there. +[965.50 --> 967.32] You got to go a little faster. +[971.32 --> 971.92] Thank you. +[971.92 --> 978.28] Good morning. +[978.64 --> 980.12] My name is Rob. +[980.22 --> 981.12] I'm an usher here. +[981.64 --> 984.06] And I have an announcement this morning. +[984.06 --> 994.72] And I believe this will be the first time in the history of our church that it will be an announcement that was generated by ChatGPT. +[996.72 --> 999.54] So I'm going to read it word for word. +[1000.20 --> 1000.90] Here we go. +[1002.88 --> 1004.90] Beloved members of our congregation. +[1005.98 --> 1007.22] It says that, right? +[1008.50 --> 1015.58] We would like to take this opportunity to emphasize an important aspect of our Sunday worship services, +[1016.04 --> 1018.76] particularly during special services and events. +[1020.44 --> 1020.74] Oops. +[1021.38 --> 1028.04] We respectfully request that you park your vehicles at the designated overflow parking lot located on the school grounds +[1028.04 --> 1036.12] rather than the adjacent parking lot at the church in the unlikely event that you may encounter an orange fluorescent cone on the sidewalk. +[1036.12 --> 1047.10] The overflow parking lot is identifiable by a sign and is located within a short walking distance of the event venue. +[1047.10 --> 1048.64] That would be the sanctuary. +[1048.64 --> 1056.18] It's design enables it to accommodate a large number of vehicles providing ample parking space for all attendees. +[1056.18 --> 1063.70] This is especially important during special services and events when attendance tends to be high and parking can become limited. +[1063.70 --> 1071.96] We would like to offer some insights into the mathematical properties of cones, which may seem unrelated, +[1071.96 --> 1079.74] but will serve to illustrate the importance of making informed decisions when it comes to parking. +[1079.74 --> 1084.60] It sounds a little bit less like ChatGPT and a little more like Justin Trudeau. +[1084.60 --> 1093.92] The volume of a cone can be calculated using the formula one-third pi r squared h. +[1093.92 --> 1098.88] What kind of pie? +[1100.42 --> 1102.98] Raspberry pie, but that's neither here nor there. +[1102.98 --> 1106.84] Sounds to me like you use ChatGPT 3.4 and not 4.0. +[1109.48 --> 1110.52] The upshot. +[1110.80 --> 1111.54] Thank you, Rob. +[1112.04 --> 1115.14] If you see the cone out front, park next door. +[1120.40 --> 1120.92] Good? +[1121.26 --> 1121.64] All right. +[1121.64 --> 1128.70] We also wanted to inform you on April 23rd at 6 p.m. +[1128.70 --> 1130.68] So that's a Sunday night at 6 p.m. +[1130.68 --> 1141.90] We are hosting an event for parents and for teenagers, preteens with the youth called Raising Kids in a Hyper-Sexualized Culture. +[1142.64 --> 1144.34] And there's information in your e-bulletin. +[1144.52 --> 1146.04] There's information on the church website. +[1146.54 --> 1149.10] Really do want to encourage you all to attend that. +[1149.10 --> 1164.20] Marvin Bravo, who is a licensed therapist and a counselor at Abbey Christian, will be coming with Faye Martin and leading us in some material and presentation and conversation around what it's like to raise kids in the world today. +[1164.70 --> 1169.48] And we want to offer that to you and encourage you to join us April 23rd at 6 p.m. +[1169.48 --> 1173.90] If you have any questions, you can grab me or Kevin afterwards and we'd be happy to address them. +[1174.56 --> 1177.20] I'm going to invite you, as you are able now, to stand. +[1177.62 --> 1178.96] We can begin our worship together. +[1178.96 --> 1190.94] As we worship today, we do so in the presence of our God. +[1191.22 --> 1193.44] And so he welcomes us and he greets us. +[1193.60 --> 1196.16] I invite you to receive the greeting of our God. +[1196.16 --> 1208.72] Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, his Son, and our Savior, through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[1209.92 --> 1210.34] Amen. +[1211.04 --> 1217.54] I'm going to invite you, as you are able and as you are moved, to turn to those around you and welcome them into worship. +[1217.98 --> 1220.72] Handshake, fist pump, a hug if you really know someone. +[1220.72 --> 1250.70] Thank you. +[1250.72 --> 1266.64] Please join me in our call to worship this morning from Psalm 100. +[1270.08 --> 1272.64] Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. +[1273.72 --> 1275.58] Worship the Lord with gladness. +[1276.28 --> 1278.84] Come before him with joyful songs. +[1278.84 --> 1282.60] Know that the Lord is God. +[1282.80 --> 1284.12] It is he who made us. +[1284.90 --> 1288.12] We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. +[1289.58 --> 1292.64] Enter his gates with thanksgiving, his courts with praise. +[1293.14 --> 1296.22] Give thanks to him and praise his name. +[1297.18 --> 1300.50] For the Lord is good and his love endures forever. +[1301.00 --> 1304.90] His faithfulness continues through all generations. +[1304.90 --> 1305.24] Test. +[1305.24 --> 1305.26] Test. +[1321.26 --> 1322.80] One. +[1325.30 --> 1326.50] Come on. +[1326.50 --> 1334.54] Come on. +[1334.54 --> 1336.56] Come all you weary. +[1336.56 --> 1338.76] Come all you thirsty. +[1339.32 --> 1343.26] Come to the well that never was dry. +[1343.26 --> 1345.64] Drink of the water. +[1345.96 --> 1349.18] Come and thirst no more. +[1349.18 --> 1350.18] Come all you sinners. +[1350.18 --> 1354.46] Come all you sinners. +[1354.46 --> 1356.72] Come find his mercy. +[1356.72 --> 1358.78] Come to the table. +[1358.78 --> 1360.84] He will satisfy. +[1360.84 --> 1363.36] They have his goodness. +[1363.86 --> 1366.94] Find what you're looking for. +[1366.94 --> 1374.80] For God so loved the world that he gave us. +[1374.80 --> 1379.34] His one and only son to save us. +[1379.34 --> 1384.54] Whoever believes in him will live forever. +[1388.54 --> 1390.62] Bring all your failures. +[1391.08 --> 1392.76] Bring all your addictions. +[1392.76 --> 1397.18] Come lay them down at the foot of the cross. +[1397.18 --> 1404.00] Jesus is waiting there with open arms. +[1406.00 --> 1410.72] For God so loved the world that he gave us. +[1410.80 --> 1415.26] His one and only son to save us. +[1415.36 --> 1420.40] Whoever believes in him will live forever. +[1420.40 --> 1428.48] The power of hell forever defeated. +[1428.48 --> 1430.58] Now it is well. +[1430.58 --> 1432.94] I'm walking in freedom. +[1432.94 --> 1435.76] For God so loved the world. +[1435.76 --> 1439.70] God so loved the world. +[1441.40 --> 1443.68] Praise God. +[1444.22 --> 1446.06] Praise God. +[1446.06 --> 1468.38] Praise God. +[1468.38 --> 1478.82] Praise Him, praise Him for the wonders of His love. +[1479.42 --> 1488.90] For God so loved the world that He gave us, His one and only Son to save. +[1488.90 --> 1498.28] For God so loved the world that He gave us, His one and only Son to save us. +[1498.36 --> 1503.36] Whoever believes in Him will live forever. +[1506.66 --> 1512.96] The power of hell forever defeated, now it is well. +[1512.96 --> 1521.82] I'm walking in freedom for God so loved, God so loved the world. +[1523.86 --> 1533.20] Bring all your failures, bring your addictions, come lay them down at the foot of the cross. +[1533.80 --> 1539.76] Jesus is waiting, God so loved the world. +[1542.96 --> 1567.30] I love you, Lord. +[1567.30 --> 1573.30] Oh, your mercy never fails me. +[1575.30 --> 1581.30] All my days I've been held in your hands. +[1581.30 --> 1598.30] From the moment that I wake up, until I lay my hand, I will sing of the goodness of God. +[1598.30 --> 1600.30] God so loved the world. +[1600.30 --> 1605.30] And all my life you have been faithful. +[1605.30 --> 1617.30] And all my life you have been so, so good. +[1617.30 --> 1619.30] I love you, Lord. +[1619.30 --> 1623.30] With every breath that I am able. +[1623.30 --> 1631.30] I will sing of the goodness of God. +[1631.30 --> 1635.30] I love your voice. +[1635.30 --> 1639.30] I love your voice. +[1639.30 --> 1645.30] You have led me through the fire. +[1645.30 --> 1653.30] In darkest night, you are close like no other. +[1653.30 --> 1655.30] I've known you, Lord. +[1655.30 --> 1657.30] I've known you as a father. +[1657.30 --> 1661.30] I've known you as a friend. +[1661.30 --> 1669.30] And I have lived in the goodness of God. +[1669.30 --> 1670.30] God so loved the world. +[1670.30 --> 1673.30] And all my life you have been so, so good. +[1673.30 --> 1677.30] And all my life you have been faithful. +[1677.30 --> 1689.30] And all my life you have been so, so good. +[1689.30 --> 1694.30] With every breath that I am able. +[1694.30 --> 1701.30] I will sing of the goodness of God. +[1701.30 --> 1708.30] Your goodness is running after. +[1708.30 --> 1711.30] It's running after me. +[1711.30 --> 1716.30] Your goodness is running after. +[1716.30 --> 1719.30] It's running after me. +[1719.30 --> 1724.30] With my life laid down, I'm surrendered now. +[1724.30 --> 1727.30] I give you everything. +[1727.30 --> 1731.30] Your goodness is running after. +[1731.30 --> 1736.30] It's running after me. +[1736.30 --> 1739.30] Your goodness is running after. +[1739.30 --> 1742.30] It's running after me. +[1742.30 --> 1747.30] Your goodness is running after. +[1747.30 --> 1750.30] It's running after me. +[1750.30 --> 1755.30] With my life laid down, I'm surrendered now. +[1755.30 --> 1759.30] With my life laid down, I give you everything. +[1759.30 --> 1761.30] Your goodness is running after. +[1761.30 --> 1763.30] It's running after me. +[1763.30 --> 1765.30] And all my life you have been faithful. +[1765.30 --> 1769.30] And all my life you have been so, so good. +[1769.30 --> 1779.30] With every breath that I am able. +[1779.30 --> 1784.30] And I will sing of the goodness of God. +[1784.30 --> 1800.30] And I will sing of the goodness of God. +[1800.30 --> 1809.30] And I will sing of the goodness of God. +[1809.30 --> 1811.30] Please be seated. +[1811.30 --> 1812.30] And join me in. +[1812.30 --> 1826.30] Father, you ask us. +[1826.30 --> 1843.30] You don't always ask us. +[1843.30 --> 1845.30] We want justice. +[1845.30 --> 1846.30] We want justice. +[1846.30 --> 1847.30] We want justice. +[1847.30 --> 1850.30] And we think more of ourselves than we should. +[1850.30 --> 1854.30] We can only change when you can enjoy our lives and show us. +[1854.30 --> 1860.30] You showed us the power and the sacrifices of life that changes everything. +[1860.30 --> 1866.30] Father, you ask that you come there and change our hearts and minds and our wills. +[1866.30 --> 1867.30] And we will be able to help us with this love. +[1867.30 --> 1868.30] We will help us with this love. +[1868.30 --> 1869.30] You can help us with this love. +[1869.30 --> 1870.30] It's the love of us. +[1870.30 --> 1871.30] You are welcome. +[1871.30 --> 1896.30] Holiness Holiness is what I long for. +[1896.30 --> 1899.30] Holiness is what I need. +[1899.30 --> 1913.30] Holiness Holiness is what you want from me. +[1913.30 --> 1915.30] Holiness Holiness Holiness +[1915.30 --> 1916.30] Faithfulness is what I need. +[1916.30 --> 1921.30] Faithfulness is what you want from me. +[1921.30 --> 1922.30] You are welcome. +[1922.30 --> 1924.30] Faithfulness is what I need. +[1924.30 --> 1930.30] Faithfulness, faithfulness is what you want from me. +[1930.30 --> 1936.06] you want from me +[1937.26 --> 1951.98] take my heart and form it take my mind transform it take my will +[1951.98 --> 1968.78] conform it to yours to yours oh lord righteousness righteousness is what i long for righteousness +[1968.78 --> 1978.14] is what i need righteousness righteousness is what you want from me +[1981.98 --> 2003.82] to take my heart and form it take my mind transform it take my will conform it to yours to yours oh lord +[2003.82 --> 2027.02] to take my heart and form it take my mind transform it take my will conform it to yours to yours oh lord +[2027.02 --> 2033.26] to yours to yours oh lord +[2039.26 --> 2049.26] please rise +[2057.02 --> 2069.26] i've heard a thousand stories of what they think +[2069.26 --> 2081.50] your life +[2081.50 --> 2093.74] good father +[2093.74 --> 2104.54] it's who you are it's who you are it's who you are and i'm loved by you it's who i am +[2104.54 --> 2107.34] it's who i am +[2107.34 --> 2109.34] it's who i am +[2109.34 --> 2120.78] i've seen many searching for answers +[2120.78 --> 2130.78] far and one but i know we're all searching for answers +[2130.78 --> 2133.02] you provide +[2133.02 --> 2141.26] you know just what we need before we say a word +[2141.26 --> 2145.26] you're a good good father it's who you are +[2145.26 --> 2153.02] it's who you are it's who you are it's who you are and i'm loved by you +[2153.02 --> 2155.02] it's who i am +[2155.02 --> 2157.02] it's who i am +[2157.02 --> 2179.02] it's who i am +[2179.02 --> 2189.02] you are perfect in all of your ways +[2189.02 --> 2191.02] you are perfect in all of your ways +[2191.02 --> 2195.02] you are perfect in all of your ways +[2195.02 --> 2197.02] to all +[2197.02 --> 2209.02] you are perfect in all of your ways +[2209.02 --> 2211.02] you are perfect in all of your ways +[2211.02 --> 2215.02] you are perfect in all of your ways +[2215.02 --> 2217.02] to all +[2217.02 --> 2219.02] love +[2219.02 --> 2225.02] love so undeniable +[2225.02 --> 2231.02] i can hardly speak +[2231.02 --> 2235.02] peace so unexplainable +[2235.02 --> 2243.02] i can hardly think as you call me +[2243.02 --> 2247.02] deeper still as you call me +[2247.02 --> 2251.02] deeper still as you call me +[2251.02 --> 2255.02] deeper still into love +[2255.02 --> 2257.02] love +[2257.02 --> 2261.02] love you're a good good father +[2261.02 --> 2263.02] it's who you are +[2263.02 --> 2265.02] it's who you are +[2265.02 --> 2267.02] it's who you are +[2267.02 --> 2269.02] it's who i am +[2281.02 --> 2283.02] it's who you are +[2283.02 --> 2285.02] it's who you are +[2285.02 --> 2286.02] it's who you are +[2286.02 --> 2289.02] it's who i am +[2289.02 --> 2290.36] I am. +[2290.72 --> 2292.72] It's who I am. +[2293.08 --> 2294.64] It's who I am. +[2302.14 --> 2305.70] I believe you can have a seat right now for a moment, +[2305.84 --> 2308.26] and I'm going to invite up, as it's Gem Sunday, +[2308.40 --> 2310.98] I'm going to invite up Courtney Rorisma to the front +[2310.98 --> 2313.76] and a few of the gems, all of the gems, +[2314.02 --> 2315.78] all of the gems are going to come forward. +[2315.88 --> 2317.44] It's going to be an exciting few minutes here, +[2317.52 --> 2318.82] and they're going to lead us in a litany. +[2319.02 --> 2320.02] Thank you. +[2332.02 --> 2335.94] For 50 years, girls and women from generation to generation +[2335.94 --> 2339.76] have been uniting their voices to recite Micah 6 verse 8 +[2339.76 --> 2340.98] in their gems clubs. +[2341.32 --> 2344.52] Whether their club is in Canada, the U.S., Uganda, +[2344.52 --> 2347.60] or 13 other countries, it sounds like this. +[2348.10 --> 2350.38] Emmanuel, gems, and gems leaders, +[2350.52 --> 2352.26] what does the Lord require of you? +[2352.60 --> 2357.86] Ask justly to love and hurt and walk humbly with our God. +[2358.06 --> 2360.18] Micah 6 verse 8. +[2360.18 --> 2362.18] This is who God is. +[2362.18 --> 2363.18] This is who God is. +[2363.18 --> 2370.98] I am the Lord who exercises kindness, justice, and righteousness on earth. +[2371.18 --> 2374.72] For indeed, I delight, the prayer of the Lord. +[2375.34 --> 2376.96] Bear not at my hand. +[2377.60 --> 2379.14] 9 verse 24. +[2379.14 --> 2384.80] In grateful response to who he is and what he's done for us through Jesus, +[2385.36 --> 2387.02] we act, love, and walk. +[2388.14 --> 2393.82] We act justly by taking action and doing what is right. +[2393.82 --> 2403.32] Psalm 226 verse 13. +[2403.32 --> 2411.20] We love mercy by serving one another with love, kindness, and compassion. +[2412.20 --> 2415.36] Serve one another with compassion in love. +[2415.82 --> 2418.24] We wait to the 5 verse 13. +[2418.24 --> 2427.66] We walk humbly with God by saying yes to God and walking in his ways for our lives. +[2429.24 --> 2431.96] We be completely humble and gentle. +[2432.62 --> 2436.28] We take patience and experience with one another in love. +[2436.90 --> 2438.90] We keep the 4 verse 13. +[2438.90 --> 2443.56] Equipped with God's word and compelled by his love, +[2443.90 --> 2449.30] these girls are making a difference as they act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God. +[2449.70 --> 2452.66] Let's encourage them, pray for them, and join them. +[2452.96 --> 2455.94] Because Micah 6 verse 8 isn't just for girls and gems. +[2456.28 --> 2457.10] It's for all. +[2457.40 --> 2457.92] Are you ready? +[2459.90 --> 2464.90] Girls, boys, and grown-ups, what does the Lord require of us? +[2464.90 --> 2471.56] We act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. +[2471.80 --> 2473.86] Micah 6 verse 8. +[2474.36 --> 2474.76] Amen. +[2474.76 --> 2474.96] Amen. +[2474.96 --> 2475.24] Amen. +[2475.24 --> 2475.36] Amen. +[2475.36 --> 2477.04] Amen. +[2477.04 --> 2477.12] Amen. +[2477.12 --> 2477.24] Amen. +[2477.24 --> 2479.24] Amen. +[2479.24 --> 2481.24] Amen. +[2481.24 --> 2483.24] Amen. +[2483.24 --> 2485.24] Amen. +[2485.24 --> 2487.24] Amen. +[2487.24 --> 2489.24] Amen. +[2489.24 --> 2491.24] Amen. +[2491.24 --> 2493.24] Amen. +[2493.24 --> 2494.24] Amen. +[2494.24 --> 2494.30] Amen. +[2494.30 --> 2494.88] Amen. +[2494.88 --> 2524.86] Amen. +[2524.86 --> 2526.76] Amen. +[2526.76 --> 2528.94] Amen. +[2535.00 --> 2537.02] Amen. +[2537.02 --> 2539.44] Amen. +[2539.50 --> 2541.68] Amen. +[2541.68 --> 2543.00] Amen. +[2543.00 --> 2545.18] Amen. +[2546.46 --> 2547.54] Amen. +[2547.54 --> 2548.28] Amen. +[2548.28 --> 2549.08] Amen. +[2549.08 --> 2549.72] Amen. +[2550.86 --> 2551.20] Amen. +[2551.20 --> 2552.34] Amen. +[2552.34 --> 2552.42] Amen. +[2553.04 --> 2554.26] Amen. +[2554.26 --> 2576.62] is the Lamb who was slain. Holy, holy is He. Sing a new song to Him who sits on Heaven's +[2576.62 --> 2597.86] mercy seat. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come. With +[2597.86 --> 2610.86] all creation I sing praise to the King of kings. You are my everything and I will adore You. +[2610.86 --> 2637.16] Clothes in rainbows of living color, flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder. +[2637.16 --> 2652.16] Blessing and honor, strength and glory and power be to You the only wise King. +[2652.16 --> 2665.16] Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come. +[2665.16 --> 2682.16] With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings. You are my everything and I will adore You. +[2682.16 --> 2710.16] Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder, at the mention of Your name. +[2710.16 --> 2725.16] Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder, at the mention of Your name. +[2725.16 --> 2741.16] Jesus, Your name is power, breath and living water, such a marvelous mystery. +[2741.16 --> 2756.16] Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come. +[2756.16 --> 2770.16] With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings. You are my everything and I will adore You. +[2770.16 --> 2783.16] Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come. +[2783.16 --> 2785.16] Holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty to put us on iPads of jam and alone. +[2785.16 --> 2789.16] Great art upon me, inclusive a marvel and around the US, H czy S Otherwise, you will adore You. +[2789.16 --> 2793.16] Holy, holy is the Lord Dawkins. +[2793.16 --> 2794.16] Amen. +[2794.16 --> 2796.16] God Almighty's no angels. +[2796.16 --> 2797.16] Amen. +[2797.16 --> 2798.16] Amen. +[2798.16 --> 2802.16] L' roz's止 UpperJohn那麼 lazımcake Day aftermprele onda approaches. +[2802.16 --> 2805.12] Son turned to the Son of moon, Orion 311. +[2805.12 --> 2806.16] A joy deed made pit Edit songs on the way untold the God ofatorses. +[2806.16 --> 2809.16] Amen. +[2809.16 --> 2811.26] Old â说 churches in prayer gates of wine, +[2811.26 --> 2816.50] Maybe see that. +[2841.26 --> 2848.36] And it all comes down to this. +[2848.36 --> 2852.78] What you require of me. +[2852.78 --> 2857.84] Love my neighbor as my soul. +[2858.30 --> 2862.96] And you above all things. +[2863.64 --> 2865.06] Act your sleep. +[2865.30 --> 2866.92] Love mercy. +[2867.64 --> 2869.46] Walk homely. +[2869.46 --> 2872.08] With you God. +[2872.94 --> 2874.70] In all things. +[2874.70 --> 2876.70] In all ways. +[2877.66 --> 2878.70] Walk homely. +[2879.76 --> 2881.58] With you God. +[2882.20 --> 2885.62] It all comes down to this. +[2886.84 --> 2890.12] To be your hands and feet. +[2890.94 --> 2894.74] Good news to all the world. +[2894.74 --> 2899.98] All the truth will set us free. +[2899.98 --> 2902.36] Act your sleep. +[2902.36 --> 2902.40] Act your sleep. +[2902.40 --> 2904.36] Love mercy. +[2905.22 --> 2906.22] Walk homely. +[2907.22 --> 2909.22] With you God. +[2909.22 --> 2911.84] In all things. +[2911.84 --> 2914.60] In all ways. +[2914.60 --> 2916.34] Walk homely. +[2916.46 --> 2918.46] With you God. +[2918.46 --> 2921.70] It's beauty for ashes. +[2921.70 --> 2923.96] It's morning to dancing. +[2923.96 --> 2925.70] It's closer and closer. +[2925.70 --> 2928.70] The kingdom of heaven. +[2928.70 --> 2930.96] Beauty for ashes. +[2930.96 --> 2933.28] It's morning to dancing. +[2933.28 --> 2935.54] It's closer and closer. +[2935.54 --> 2946.52] To +[2946.84 --> 2947.22] Oooh. +[2947.22 --> 2947.66] About 20 upon 20. +[2947.66 --> 2949.24] The Guides. +[2949.24 --> 2949.78] The Kingdom of Heaven. +[2949.78 --> 2950.10] Earth. +[2950.10 --> 2950.52] The Kingdom of Heaven. +[2950.52 --> 2950.62] Of Heaven. +[2950.62 --> 2950.92] Eagle of Reach. +[2950.92 --> 2951.66] To Value Team. +[2951.66 --> 2955.66] The fruit are hands of song +[2956.46 --> 2960.46] Faith just like a seed +[2961.16 --> 2966.46] The only way it grows +[2975.46 --> 2977.46] Action, see +[2977.46 --> 2979.46] Love, mercy +[2979.46 --> 2981.46] Welcome me +[2981.46 --> 2983.46] With you God +[2984.46 --> 2986.46] In all things +[2986.46 --> 2988.46] And always +[2988.46 --> 2990.46] Welcome me +[2991.46 --> 2993.46] With you God +[2993.46 --> 3008.46] Hello, my name is Courtney Grosma and I'm the coordinator for the Langley Emanuel CRC GEMS program. GEMS stands for Girls Everywhere Meeting the Savior and its vision is to see the girls around the world actively and enthusiastically expressing love for God and others. +[3008.46 --> 3023.46] Girls equipped, motivated, and passionately engaged in living out their faith. The mission of GEMS is to bring girls everywhere into a living dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ. +[3023.46 --> 3042.46] Langley Emanuel GEMS does this through Bible study, badges, crafts, songs, having conversations, and so much more. We currently have 10 leaders and 35 girls ranging from grades 3 to 7. This year the theme has been love, act, walk, which I have been a lot of people who are in the world. +[3042.46 --> 3061.46] We currently have 10 leaders and 35 girls ranging from grades 3 to 7. This year the theme has been love, act, walk, which has allowed the girls to really dig into Micah 6 verse 8. Micah 6 verse 8 has been the aim for the GEMS program since its inception. +[3061.46 --> 3078.08] But this year we were able to learn how acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God affects each aspect of our lives. When the girls learn to follow Micah 6 verse 8, it not only changes their world, but changes the world around them. +[3078.08 --> 3086.88] The first offering today is for the budget and needs of our church. The second offering is for the GEMS Ministry of North America. +[3087.56 --> 3101.40] This money is used to run GEMS on a larger scale, to develop curriculum, to provide staff, to support the various clubs, and to spread the word of what GEMS is and help set up new clubs, and so much more. +[3101.98 --> 3103.90] Please give generously as God has given us. +[3108.08 --> 3138.06] Please give generously as God has given us. +[3138.08 --> 3138.84] Act your sleep, love mercy, walk humbly with you, God. +[3138.84 --> 3139.08] Treat only for you, God,書щерб 6 soit tous lesión pourTH euver líquid мир mu alcanz espaço III a valer uneion. +[3139.14 --> 3140.08] But in learning more, 이 work well leads us for the EuropeanECс unknown, to especially my life there is not only for many, lovelies. +[3140.08 --> 3141.32] Because I use everything as God will call it. +[3141.32 --> 3142.62] Why are people involved in that point? +[3142.62 --> 3145.72] I invite Watch the même 끝 autres… +[3145.72 --> 3152.16] In a place in your way in everyone else's casa, to use your Więc! +[3152.16 --> 3157.64] Walk humbly with you with you, God. +[3157.64 --> 3159.30] It all comes down to this … +[3159.58 --> 3163.72] It all comes down to this, to be your hands and feet, good news to all your servants. +[3163.72 --> 3164.90] God will remain on the opposite height. +[3164.90 --> 3166.56] And by satisfying things to use of the Father's spirit as shown exist in the Su Pacific environment, +[3166.56 --> 3169.56] to all the world. +[3170.34 --> 3174.38] Oh, the truth will set us free. +[3175.50 --> 3183.96] Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with you, God. +[3184.68 --> 3193.38] In all things, in all ways, walk humbly with you, God. +[3193.38 --> 3198.56] It's beauty for ashes, it's morning, they're dancing. +[3199.00 --> 3203.26] It's closer and closer, the kingdom of heaven. +[3203.70 --> 3207.88] Beauty for ashes, it's morning, they're dancing. +[3207.88 --> 3212.74] It's closer and closer, the kingdom of heaven. +[3212.74 --> 3230.16] And years from now we'll see, the fruit our hands are sown. +[3230.16 --> 3240.94] Faith just like a seed, the only way it grows. +[3240.94 --> 3258.94] Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with you, God. +[3258.94 --> 3267.94] In all things, in all ways, walk humbly with you, God. +[3267.94 --> 3279.46] On the nights when the dark lasts a little bit longer +[3279.46 --> 3285.76] When the wind and the storm is a little bit stronger +[3285.76 --> 3292.20] When the fear in my heart digs a little bit deeper +[3292.20 --> 3298.60] When my faith just ain't, it's a little bit weaker +[3298.60 --> 3303.76] Where could I run to? +[3304.80 --> 3306.84] Where could I go? +[3306.84 --> 3311.34] Even when it feels like my world is shaking +[3311.34 --> 3314.44] Even when I've had all that I can take +[3314.44 --> 3318.48] I know, you never let me go +[3318.48 --> 3324.16] And even when the waters won't stop rising +[3324.16 --> 3327.20] Even when I'm caught in the dead of a night +[3327.20 --> 3330.84] I know, no matter how it ends +[3330.84 --> 3332.84] You're with me even then +[3332.84 --> 3333.84] You're with me even then +[3333.84 --> 3337.84] You're with me even then +[3337.84 --> 3342.84] And the days up ahead look a little bit brighter +[3342.84 --> 3348.84] But the grip of the past holds a little bit tighter +[3348.84 --> 3355.84] I'm reminded your grace never asked for perfection +[3355.84 --> 3361.84] I'm restored cause I'm yours and I stand forgiving +[3361.84 --> 3366.84] Even when it feels like my world is shaking +[3366.84 --> 3370.84] Even when I've had all that I can take +[3370.84 --> 3377.84] I know, you never let me go +[3377.84 --> 3381.84] And even when the waters won't stop rising +[3381.84 --> 3384.84] Even when I'm caught in the dead of a night +[3384.84 --> 3388.84] I know, no matter how it ends +[3388.84 --> 3392.84] You're with me even then +[3392.84 --> 3396.84] I would love to invite all of the kids to come forward +[3396.84 --> 3400.84] And come see Hank the Hound for a second +[3400.84 --> 3402.84] Hi kids +[3402.84 --> 3405.84] You did, we were pretty quick +[3405.84 --> 3406.84] Come on forward, come to +[3406.84 --> 3408.84] Oh, no touching please +[3408.84 --> 3410.84] I'm a little sensitive +[3413.84 --> 3414.84] Alright, good morning +[3414.84 --> 3417.84] Good morning, good morning everyone +[3417.84 --> 3420.84] How's everyone doing? +[3420.84 --> 3424.84] Good, what's with all the girls in the gray shirts? +[3424.84 --> 3426.84] It's Gems, Hank +[3426.84 --> 3427.84] It's Gems Sunday +[3427.84 --> 3429.84] Gems? +[3429.84 --> 3431.84] Tell them about Hems +[3431.84 --> 3432.84] Hems? +[3432.84 --> 3434.84] Yeah, tell them about Hems +[3434.84 --> 3436.84] Hank is part of a group called Hems +[3436.84 --> 3440.84] Hounds everywhere meeting the savior +[3441.84 --> 3444.84] We used to call it Hanks everywhere meeting the savior +[3444.84 --> 3446.84] But I was the only one who showed up +[3446.84 --> 3448.84] So we switched it to Hems +[3448.84 --> 3449.84] And now who comes? +[3449.84 --> 3452.84] Me, Peggy the pooch +[3452.84 --> 3454.84] And Uncle Wrinkles +[3454.84 --> 3455.84] That's right +[3455.84 --> 3457.84] Do you want to tell them what we do there? +[3457.84 --> 3458.84] Mm-hmm +[3458.84 --> 3460.84] Should we talk about when I come? +[3460.84 --> 3461.84] Yeah +[3461.84 --> 3463.84] Well, what happens when I come, Hank? +[3463.84 --> 3465.84] When he comes, we do Bible study +[3465.84 --> 3467.84] And eat some snacks +[3467.84 --> 3469.84] And tell jokes +[3469.84 --> 3471.84] And then what happens when I can't make it? +[3471.84 --> 3473.84] We really just lay there quietly +[3473.84 --> 3474.84] Oh +[3474.84 --> 3476.84] So you don't do the Bible study? +[3476.84 --> 3478.84] No, we're pretty dependent on you +[3478.84 --> 3479.84] Yeah, that's fair +[3479.84 --> 3481.84] So Gems is very fun +[3481.84 --> 3482.84] We've heard lots about them +[3482.84 --> 3484.84] And they're gonna stick around +[3484.84 --> 3485.84] And listen to Pastor Chris +[3485.84 --> 3486.84] And sing some more songs +[3486.84 --> 3488.84] But all of these kids here +[3488.84 --> 3490.84] We're gonna go back and do some children's worship time +[3490.84 --> 3491.84] Right, kids? +[3491.84 --> 3492.84] Is that a good idea? +[3492.84 --> 3494.84] Sounds fun! +[3494.84 --> 3496.84] Alright, so why don't we pray? +[3496.84 --> 3498.84] And then we'll run off the children's worship time +[3498.84 --> 3499.84] Okay? +[3499.84 --> 3502.84] And then we'll have some fun back there +[3502.84 --> 3503.84] So let's fold our hands +[3503.84 --> 3504.84] Close our eyes quick +[3504.84 --> 3505.84] We'll do a little prayer +[3505.84 --> 3506.84] And then we'll head off +[3506.84 --> 3507.84] Dear God, thank you for this day +[3507.84 --> 3509.84] Thank you that it's Gems Sunday +[3509.84 --> 3511.84] And that we get to hear about all of the things that the Gems do +[3511.84 --> 3513.84] And God, we thank you for all these kids too +[3513.84 --> 3514.84] That they're a part of this church +[3514.84 --> 3516.84] And that we're gonna go into the back +[3516.84 --> 3518.84] And do some children's worship time as well +[3518.84 --> 3521.84] And learn more about what it is to live for you +[3521.84 --> 3523.84] And to live in this world in relationship with you +[3523.84 --> 3525.84] So be with us as we go to the back +[3525.84 --> 3527.84] Be with the Gems and the adults as they stay here +[3527.84 --> 3530.84] And may we grow closer to you and closer to each other +[3530.84 --> 3531.84] In your name, amen +[3531.84 --> 3534.84] Alright, let's do the blessing +[3534.84 --> 3536.84] Everybody stand +[3539.84 --> 3541.84] Alright, let's say it together +[3541.84 --> 3542.84] You kids ready? +[3542.84 --> 3545.84] The Lord be with you +[3557.84 --> 3558.84] Good morning +[3558.84 --> 3562.84] Good morning everyone +[3562.84 --> 3563.84] My name's Eric +[3563.84 --> 3565.84] I'm on council at the church here +[3565.84 --> 3567.84] Just wanted to give you a little update +[3567.84 --> 3568.84] We had a meeting this week +[3568.84 --> 3570.84] So I'll give you a little update on what we're up to +[3570.84 --> 3572.84] The evening started off great +[3572.84 --> 3574.84] We had dinner together +[3574.84 --> 3576.84] Pastor Chris cooked dinner for us +[3576.84 --> 3580.84] Chicken, potatoes, some veg +[3580.84 --> 3581.84] Oh, veggie +[3581.84 --> 3598.84] Hello +[3598.84 --> 3602.84] We had a Mexico missions presentation +[3602.84 --> 3605.84] From the young people who went +[3605.84 --> 3609.84] Josiah, Matias and Ali gave a real great +[3609.84 --> 3613.84] Notes on their experience +[3613.84 --> 3614.84] It was fantastic to hear from them +[3614.84 --> 3616.84] And what's been going on there +[3616.84 --> 3617.84] And what they were able to do +[3617.84 --> 3619.84] Once we follow +[3619.84 --> 3622.84] We followed that up with Anthony Janssen +[3622.84 --> 3623.84] Came and did from classes +[3623.84 --> 3626.84] And did a restorative practices presentation +[3626.84 --> 3627.84] For us as council +[3627.84 --> 3630.84] Dealing with restoring relationships +[3630.84 --> 3633.84] And churches that need that kind of work +[3633.84 --> 3636.84] After that we went into the meeting +[3636.84 --> 3638.84] I know this was announced last week +[3638.84 --> 3641.84] But Maria Wind has taken the new job +[3641.84 --> 3644.84] Of communications assistant in the office +[3644.84 --> 3647.84] So we thank her for taking that on +[3647.84 --> 3652.84] The council nomination process has started +[3652.84 --> 3655.84] So if you know anyone who wants to be part of the council +[3655.84 --> 3658.84] And join us for all the fun and games we have +[3658.84 --> 3659.84] It's good to +[3659.84 --> 3662.84] There's nomination forms in the office +[3662.84 --> 3665.84] And Pastor Chris already announced it +[3665.84 --> 3668.84] But on April 23rd there's going to be a youth event here +[3668.84 --> 3670.84] For parents to join in on that +[3670.84 --> 3671.84] So thank you +[3671.84 --> 3672.84] Thank you +[3672.84 --> 3674.84] Thank you +[3674.84 --> 3675.84] Yeah? +[3675.84 --> 3676.84] Yeah? +[3676.84 --> 3677.84] There? +[3677.84 --> 3678.84] Oh! +[3678.84 --> 3679.84] Sounds... +[3679.84 --> 3680.84] Okay! +[3680.84 --> 3681.84] We'll see how long it lasts for! +[3681.84 --> 3694.84] We adapt and move on +[3694.84 --> 3700.84] I'm going to lead us in our church family prayer at this time +[3700.84 --> 3704.84] And so I'm going to invite you to bow your heads +[3704.84 --> 3706.84] Join your hearts with me as we pray +[3707.84 --> 3710.84] Before we pray just a quick announcement +[3710.84 --> 3715.84] In addition to some of the things that you may have read in the e-bulletin +[3715.84 --> 3721.84] First, if you are unaware and have been visiting with us for a while +[3721.84 --> 3725.84] And would like to have more information about what goes on here +[3725.84 --> 3729.84] One of the best ways to do that is to get the e-bulletin and midweek memo +[3729.84 --> 3734.84] And so if you were to email communications at LICRC.ca +[3734.84 --> 3736.84] And say, hey, please put me on that list +[3736.84 --> 3739.84] You would get put on that email list and you would get the bulletin +[3739.84 --> 3744.84] We have in the last number of years moved away from paper bulletins +[3744.84 --> 3747.84] And so this is the way to communicate that information +[3747.84 --> 3748.84] First, that +[3748.84 --> 3751.84] In addition to what you may have read there +[3751.84 --> 3757.84] This morning we're going to pray for Peter and Trudy DeVries and their family +[3757.84 --> 3761.84] Trudy's nephew, Sean, just 21 years old +[3761.84 --> 3764.84] Passed away really suddenly last Sunday +[3764.84 --> 3767.84] They're not sure exactly what took place +[3767.84 --> 3770.84] And so of course we're praying for them and for their family +[3770.84 --> 3777.84] And for everyone who is mourning and crying out and wondering just what is going on +[3778.84 --> 3782.84] With that I invite you to join your heart with me in prayer +[3789.84 --> 3795.84] Heavenly Father, as we gather as a church family for worship +[3795.84 --> 3802.84] We are so grateful that we come into this place and you meet us here +[3804.84 --> 3809.84] We are so grateful for the promise that we're two or three are gathered in your name +[3810.84 --> 3812.84] That you are with us +[3814.84 --> 3820.84] God, we are amazed week in and week out about how you show up in power +[3820.84 --> 3822.84] Through the working of your Holy Spirit +[3822.84 --> 3825.84] As we sing your praises and as we hear your word +[3827.84 --> 3834.84] God, we are so grateful that in these ordinary acts of gathering together around your word +[3835.84 --> 3838.84] In worship that you meet us in extraordinary ways +[3841.84 --> 3843.84] Father, as we come together +[3843.84 --> 3845.84] We come out of habit +[3846.84 --> 3847.84] We come out of need +[3847.84 --> 3849.84] We come crying out to you +[3850.84 --> 3851.84] We come, Lord God +[3851.84 --> 3854.84] Hoping and praying that you would meet us in this place +[3855.84 --> 3857.84] And so open the eyes of our heart +[3858.84 --> 3860.84] To see you, Lord Jesus +[3862.84 --> 3865.84] Move in us by the renewing of our minds +[3866.84 --> 3867.84] By the transforming of our lives +[3867.84 --> 3868.84] That we might go from this place +[3868.84 --> 3870.84] That we might go from this place +[3870.84 --> 3873.84] In a spiritual act of worship +[3874.84 --> 3877.84] That we might as the gems have taught us +[3878.84 --> 3881.84] That we might go with you +[3882.84 --> 3885.84] That we might go, Lord God +[3886.84 --> 3888.84] In the power of your name +[3889.84 --> 3890.84] And of your word +[3891.84 --> 3892.84] To act justly +[3893.84 --> 3894.84] To love mercy +[3894.84 --> 3896.84] And to walk humbly +[3897.84 --> 3898.84] With you +[3899.84 --> 3900.84] We praise your name, God +[3901.84 --> 3902.84] For this Gems ministry +[3903.84 --> 3905.84] For 50 years of faithful service +[3906.84 --> 3908.84] In leading girls and young women +[3909.84 --> 3910.84] To meeting you, our Savior +[3911.84 --> 3914.84] We pray a prayer of blessing on them +[3915.84 --> 3916.84] And on their counselors +[3917.84 --> 3918.84] And on all the work that is done +[3918.84 --> 3920.84] In shaping and forming faith in you +[3921.84 --> 3923.84] Bless that work, we pray +[3925.84 --> 3927.84] Bless them and all that they do +[3928.84 --> 3930.84] And as they get excited for Gems camp coming up +[3931.84 --> 3933.84] We pray a blessing on that +[3934.84 --> 3939.84] Father, we pray for your hand to be on all the ministries +[3940.84 --> 3942.84] And mission of this church +[3943.84 --> 3945.84] We thank you for the way that we see you at work +[3946.84 --> 3949.84] And we pray that we would use those opportunities +[3949.84 --> 3950.84] The opportunities of seeing you +[3950.84 --> 3952.84] To trust that you are at work +[3953.84 --> 3954.84] Even when we can't see it +[3955.84 --> 3958.84] We thank you for all the volunteers +[3959.84 --> 3961.84] And the people of this church family that make those things possible +[3962.84 --> 3966.84] We pray, Lord, that you would bless and keep each one +[3967.84 --> 3972.84] We pray, Lord, that you would hold back experiences of fatigue +[3972.84 --> 3973.84] And frustration +[3974.84 --> 3979.84] And that you would allow us to serve with joy and compassion +[3983.84 --> 3984.84] God, as we come before you +[3985.84 --> 3987.84] We also want to lift up those whom we know and love +[3988.84 --> 3989.84] Who are receiving treatment +[3990.84 --> 3991.84] Who are receiving care +[3991.84 --> 3994.84] We continue to pray for Cy and for John +[3994.84 --> 3996.84] As they receive different treatments +[3997.84 --> 3998.84] For cancer +[3999.84 --> 4001.84] Asking that you would bless them and keep them +[4002.84 --> 4005.84] That you would bring both healing and peace to them +[4006.84 --> 4010.84] In the midst of these hard days and these trials of health +[4010.84 --> 4016.84] God, for all of us who are dealing with aging bodies +[4017.84 --> 4018.84] Or breaking bodies +[4019.84 --> 4020.84] We pray that you would give strength +[4021.84 --> 4023.84] That you would give healing +[4024.84 --> 4029.84] Whether that healing comes by medical means and by treatment +[4030.84 --> 4032.84] Or comes by miraculous means +[4033.84 --> 4034.84] We pray, God, that in all of it +[4035.84 --> 4037.84] We would have eyes to see that it is by your hand +[4037.84 --> 4040.84] And help us to praise you for it +[4040.84 --> 4046.84] Lord, our God, for those who are caring for loved ones +[4047.84 --> 4050.84] Whether they are parents or family members +[4051.84 --> 4054.84] Or friends who are struggling +[4055.84 --> 4059.84] We pray that you would bring healing and hope +[4060.84 --> 4063.84] We pray that in those relationships +[4063.84 --> 4067.84] That you would bring restoration and strength +[4068.84 --> 4069.84] And we pray, Lord God +[4070.84 --> 4073.84] For those of us who are providing care in whatever circumstance +[4074.84 --> 4075.84] We pray for endurance +[4076.84 --> 4078.84] We pray that you would strengthen caregivers +[4079.84 --> 4082.84] To run the race that is marked out for them +[4083.84 --> 4087.84] And that in the midst of their serving someone in love +[4087.84 --> 4092.84] That they would do so with the heart of you, Jesus, our Savior +[4093.84 --> 4097.84] That we would do so with a kind of compassion that reveals your love for the world +[4098.84 --> 4105.84] Father, we pray as well for those whom we know and love who are mourning +[4106.84 --> 4110.84] We pray, God, for Peter, Trudy, and for the whole family +[4110.84 --> 4113.84] As they mourn the loss of Sean +[4114.84 --> 4116.84] In a crying out of grief, Lord God +[4117.84 --> 4119.84] We don't understand, it doesn't make sense +[4120.84 --> 4122.84] We don't know how these things can happen +[4123.84 --> 4124.84] Or how you let them happen +[4125.84 --> 4126.84] And we wonder +[4127.84 --> 4128.84] We're confused +[4129.84 --> 4130.84] In our hurt +[4131.84 --> 4132.84] In our despair +[4133.84 --> 4135.84] Gather us up with your love +[4136.84 --> 4137.84] Draw us to yourself +[4137.84 --> 4140.84] That even though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death +[4141.84 --> 4142.84] We would fear no evil +[4143.84 --> 4144.84] For you are with us +[4145.84 --> 4151.84] That even though we face and feel anxiety +[4152.84 --> 4154.84] That we would cast our cares upon you +[4155.84 --> 4157.84] And that you would uphold us +[4158.84 --> 4161.84] Help us in our grief +[4162.84 --> 4166.84] Sustain us in our joy +[4168.84 --> 4170.84] Whether we mourn or whether we rejoice +[4171.84 --> 4172.84] We do so, Lord God +[4173.84 --> 4174.84] As your body together +[4176.84 --> 4179.84] We do so coming to you for nourishment +[4180.84 --> 4181.84] And so, Lord God, as we open your word +[4182.84 --> 4184.84] Nourish us by its proclamation +[4185.84 --> 4187.84] Nourish us by the gospel of Jesus Christ +[4188.84 --> 4189.84] That in these words spoken +[4190.84 --> 4191.84] We would hear the very voice of Jesus +[4192.84 --> 4194.84] Speaking to our hearts +[4194.84 --> 4197.84] Open our minds to you +[4198.84 --> 4199.84] In this moment +[4200.84 --> 4201.84] In Jesus name we pray +[4202.84 --> 4203.84] Amen +[4204.84 --> 4205.84] Amen +[4206.84 --> 4207.84] Amen +[4208.84 --> 4209.84] Amen +[4210.84 --> 4211.84] Amen +[4212.84 --> 4213.84] Amen +[4214.84 --> 4215.84] Amen +[4216.84 --> 4217.84] Amen +[4217.84 --> 4218.84] Amen +[4218.84 --> 4219.84] Amen +[4219.84 --> 4220.84] Amen +[4220.84 --> 4221.84] So, it was +[4221.84 --> 4222.84] Perhaps +[4223.84 --> 4224.84] said in passing +[4225.84 --> 4227.84] But this year +[4228.84 --> 4230.84] Is the 50th anniversary +[4231.84 --> 4233.84] Of the GEMS ministry +[4234.84 --> 4235.84] Five-zero +[4236.84 --> 4240.84] Now, at some point in that time +[4241.84 --> 4242.84] It changed names +[4243.84 --> 4244.84] Girls up front +[4244.84 --> 4245.84] Do you know +[4245.84 --> 4246.84] Do you know +[4246.84 --> 4247.84] Counselors, not you +[4247.84 --> 4248.84] Do you know what it was called +[4248.84 --> 4249.84] Let's say +[4249.84 --> 4250.84] When your moms +[4250.84 --> 4252.84] Or your family members +[4253.84 --> 4254.84] Did this same program +[4254.84 --> 4255.84] When they were little? +[4256.84 --> 4257.84] Calvinettes +[4258.84 --> 4259.84] What a lovely name +[4259.84 --> 4260.84] Am I right? +[4261.84 --> 4262.84] I think the name change was great +[4263.84 --> 4264.84] Right? +[4264.84 --> 4265.84] Yeah, absolutely +[4265.84 --> 4266.84] But here's what I'm interested in +[4267.84 --> 4268.84] Okay, so +[4268.84 --> 4269.84] These girls here +[4269.84 --> 4271.84] Are in our current GEMS program +[4271.84 --> 4272.84] You counselors are with them +[4272.84 --> 4273.84] So I'm going to invite you +[4273.84 --> 4274.84] Just to stand +[4274.84 --> 4275.84] For a second +[4275.84 --> 4276.84] Right? +[4276.84 --> 4277.84] We'll call this maybe a +[4277.84 --> 4278.84] Seventh-inning stretch +[4279.84 --> 4280.84] Okay, so this +[4281.84 --> 4282.84] Is representative +[4283.84 --> 4284.84] Not everyone who comes to GEMS +[4284.84 --> 4285.84] Is here this morning +[4286.84 --> 4288.84] But this is representative of that group +[4289.84 --> 4290.84] Now, if you +[4291.84 --> 4292.84] At some point in your life +[4293.84 --> 4294.84] Were part of GEMS +[4295.84 --> 4296.84] Now, I said GEMS +[4297.84 --> 4298.84] So if you attended this program +[4298.84 --> 4299.84] While it was called GEMS +[4299.84 --> 4300.84] Would you also please +[4301.84 --> 4302.84] Stand up? +[4305.84 --> 4306.84] There's a few +[4306.84 --> 4307.84] There we go +[4307.84 --> 4308.84] Coming around +[4308.84 --> 4309.84] Excellent +[4309.84 --> 4310.84] Thank you for finally being called in +[4311.84 --> 4313.84] Now, if you attended this program +[4313.84 --> 4315.84] When it was called Calvinettes +[4316.84 --> 4317.84] Would you please stand up? +[4323.84 --> 4324.84] Yeah, some people are begrudgingly +[4324.84 --> 4326.84] Like I'm not really that old, am I? +[4326.84 --> 4328.84] Yes +[4329.84 --> 4330.84] Yes, you are +[4331.84 --> 4332.84] But just take a moment +[4332.84 --> 4333.84] Girls up front +[4333.84 --> 4334.84] And look around +[4337.84 --> 4338.84] Right? +[4338.84 --> 4339.84] All of these women standing here +[4340.84 --> 4343.84] Have done what you are doing +[4344.84 --> 4347.84] All of these women have met their savior +[4348.84 --> 4350.84] Through the kinds of work that you guys get to do +[4350.84 --> 4352.84] Whether it's crafts or counseling +[4352.84 --> 4353.84] Or praying together +[4353.84 --> 4354.84] Or +[4355.84 --> 4357.84] Half-heartedly dancing with streamers +[4358.84 --> 4359.84] For a camera +[4359.84 --> 4360.84] Although Olivia, you did great work +[4363.84 --> 4365.84] The legacy of the GEMS program +[4366.84 --> 4368.84] Really is a beautiful thing +[4369.84 --> 4372.84] And as these women have shared that story +[4372.84 --> 4374.84] And as you are living into it +[4374.84 --> 4375.84] I pray +[4375.84 --> 4376.84] That maybe +[4378.84 --> 4379.84] You might be able to stand up +[4379.84 --> 4380.84] In 20 years time +[4381.84 --> 4382.84] And do the same +[4383.84 --> 4384.84] Or 25 years time +[4384.84 --> 4385.84] Whether it's with your own girls +[4386.84 --> 4387.84] Or as a counselor +[4388.84 --> 4389.84] Or just part of a community +[4389.84 --> 4390.84] That does this kind of thing for you +[4391.84 --> 4393.84] Because this is an amazing picture +[4393.84 --> 4394.84] Of discipleship +[4394.84 --> 4395.84] And Christian family +[4396.84 --> 4397.84] In the church together +[4397.84 --> 4398.84] And I just want everyone to see it +[4398.84 --> 4399.84] And I want to praise God +[4400.84 --> 4401.84] For it +[4401.84 --> 4402.84] So thank you for standing +[4402.84 --> 4403.84] You may have a seat +[4405.84 --> 4407.84] Now for that entire duration +[4408.84 --> 4409.84] Of 50 years +[4409.84 --> 4411.84] The GEMS and the Calvinettes +[4412.84 --> 4413.84] Have focused their work on +[4414.84 --> 4415.84] Micah 6 verse 8 +[4416.84 --> 4417.84] So we're going to spend some time +[4417.84 --> 4418.84] Focusing on that together +[4419.84 --> 4420.84] This morning +[4420.84 --> 4421.84] I'm going to read +[4421.84 --> 4423.84] Actually starting at verse 6 +[4424.84 --> 4425.84] So that we can highlight +[4425.84 --> 4427.84] The impact of verse 8 +[4427.84 --> 4428.84] When we get there +[4428.84 --> 4429.84] So if you have a Bible open +[4429.84 --> 4432.84] I invite you to find Micah 6 +[4433.84 --> 4435.84] And to read along with me +[4436.84 --> 4438.84] It will be on the screen +[4438.84 --> 4439.84] Behind me as well +[4442.84 --> 4446.84] Micah writes +[4447.84 --> 4450.84] With what shall I come before the Lord? +[4450.84 --> 4455.84] And bow down before the exalted God +[4456.84 --> 4459.84] Shall I come before him with burnt offerings? +[4460.84 --> 4461.84] With calves a year old? +[4462.84 --> 4465.84] Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams? +[4466.84 --> 4468.84] With ten thousand rivers of olive oil? +[4469.84 --> 4472.84] Shall I offer my firstborn for my transgression +[4473.84 --> 4476.84] The fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? +[4476.84 --> 4478.84] And here's verse 8 +[4478.84 --> 4480.84] He has shown you, O mortal +[4481.84 --> 4482.84] What is good +[4483.84 --> 4485.84] And what does the Lord require of you? +[4485.84 --> 4487.84] To walk with you +[4488.84 --> 4489.84] To walk with you +[4490.84 --> 4491.84] And walk with you +[4492.84 --> 4493.84] Very good +[4494.84 --> 4495.84] Micah 6 verse 8 +[4495.84 --> 4497.84] We all had to learn to say the scripture verse +[4497.84 --> 4498.84] On the thing overhead, right? +[4498.84 --> 4499.84] That's right +[4499.84 --> 4500.84] To act justly +[4500.84 --> 4501.84] To love mercy +[4501.84 --> 4503.84] And to walk humbly +[4503.84 --> 4505.84] With our God +[4505.84 --> 4507.84] This is the word of the Lord +[4507.84 --> 4521.84] So in order to help us see the beauty, I think +[4521.84 --> 4524.84] Of what this text can mean for us +[4525.84 --> 4529.84] I want to just underscore a little bit of the history +[4530.84 --> 4531.84] Of what's going on +[4532.84 --> 4536.84] And so Micah is a prophet in the region of Judah +[4537.84 --> 4539.84] Now I think we have a map that we can throw up on screen +[4540.84 --> 4544.84] And so this is the general area of Israel +[4545.84 --> 4546.84] Modern day Israel as well +[4546.84 --> 4548.84] And in the southern part of it +[4548.84 --> 4550.84] So the bottom part of the map +[4550.84 --> 4551.84] You see a region called Judah +[4552.84 --> 4553.84] And then north of that +[4553.84 --> 4555.84] You'll see a region called Israel +[4556.84 --> 4557.84] And then even north yet of that +[4557.84 --> 4560.84] You'll see a kingdom of Syria +[4561.84 --> 4563.84] Micah is a prophet +[4564.84 --> 4567.84] In the latter part of the 8th century B.C. +[4568.84 --> 4572.84] He starts prophesying sometime around 739 B.C. +[4572.84 --> 4575.84] And we know this because in Micah 1.1 +[4576.84 --> 4577.84] It says the word of the Lord +[4577.84 --> 4579.84] That came to Micah of Moresheth +[4580.84 --> 4582.84] During the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah +[4583.84 --> 4584.84] So we have this king +[4585.84 --> 4589.84] The reign of kings marking out history for us +[4590.84 --> 4592.84] Now at this time in this region +[4593.84 --> 4595.84] Syria is a ruling power +[4596.84 --> 4598.84] The northern kingdom of Israel +[4598.84 --> 4600.84] So Israel has split into two +[4601.84 --> 4602.84] Israel and Judah +[4603.84 --> 4604.84] The northern kingdom of Israel +[4605.84 --> 4607.84] Has fallen in 722 B.C. +[4608.84 --> 4609.84] With the siege of Samaria +[4610.84 --> 4611.84] And so if you have really good eyes +[4611.84 --> 4613.84] You'll see in Israel Samaria there +[4614.84 --> 4616.84] That's the capital of that region +[4617.84 --> 4620.84] And now Judah, the southern kingdom +[4621.84 --> 4625.84] Spent some time in alliance with Egypt +[4625.84 --> 4627.84] The king of Egypt +[4628.84 --> 4631.84] Trying to get out from under the rule +[4632.84 --> 4634.84] Of the Assyrian Empire +[4635.84 --> 4637.84] And what happens as a result of that +[4638.84 --> 4640.84] Is that Hezekiah, the king, gets fined +[4641.84 --> 4642.84] And the region kind of gets divided up +[4643.84 --> 4647.84] Now, because Judah exists where it does +[4648.84 --> 4649.84] Right? +[4649.84 --> 4653.84] It's kind of in the middle of this fertile crescent region +[4654.84 --> 4656.84] And you have Syria to the north +[4657.84 --> 4658.84] And Egypt to the southwest +[4659.84 --> 4661.84] And Moab and Edom to the southeast +[4662.84 --> 4664.84] And beyond that the Arabian Peninsula +[4665.84 --> 4666.84] What that means is +[4667.84 --> 4669.84] It has become a sort of hub of commerce +[4670.84 --> 4671.84] And economic prosperity +[4672.84 --> 4673.84] Right? +[4673.84 --> 4676.84] So to get anywhere through and around the fertile crescent +[4676.84 --> 4679.84] You have to go through the region of Judah +[4680.84 --> 4682.84] Now one of the things that that ends up meaning +[4683.84 --> 4687.84] Is that there is a time of like economic revolution +[4688.84 --> 4691.84] And prosperity that's happening for these people +[4692.84 --> 4693.84] That is, they're really wealthy +[4694.84 --> 4695.84] They have everything they need +[4696.84 --> 4697.84] Life is good +[4698.84 --> 4699.84] Right? +[4699.84 --> 4702.84] People are generally feeling pretty good +[4702.84 --> 4704.84] About the way things are +[4705.84 --> 4708.84] At least the leaders and the ruling class +[4709.84 --> 4710.84] In the temples and in the palaces do +[4711.84 --> 4712.84] And those who kind of run the markets +[4713.84 --> 4714.84] Right? +[4714.84 --> 4715.84] That everyone has to come through +[4716.84 --> 4719.84] And then that kind of has the effect of lifting everyone up +[4720.84 --> 4723.84] But that wealth, that material blessing +[4724.84 --> 4725.84] All the stuff that they have +[4726.84 --> 4727.84] Is a bit of a mixed blessing for them +[4727.84 --> 4732.84] And when you look at the impact of what happens here +[4733.84 --> 4736.84] It becomes clear that the people fall into +[4737.84 --> 4739.84] A kind of selfish materialism +[4740.84 --> 4742.84] That is, they wanted more and more stuff +[4743.84 --> 4744.84] They wanted the next new thing +[4745.84 --> 4747.84] Whatever that was back then +[4748.84 --> 4750.84] And then they started to think about religion +[4751.84 --> 4753.84] And about religious practices +[4753.84 --> 4756.84] As a way to get more stuff +[4757.84 --> 4760.84] As a way to have more material items +[4761.84 --> 4762.84] Right? +[4762.84 --> 4764.84] As a sort of idea that God is there +[4765.84 --> 4766.84] To make you feel good +[4767.84 --> 4768.84] And to make your life fun +[4769.84 --> 4770.84] And so people would pray +[4771.84 --> 4772.84] Or they would go to temple +[4773.84 --> 4774.84] Or they would make sacrifices +[4775.84 --> 4776.84] Because what they wanted was to get something back +[4777.84 --> 4778.84] From God +[4778.84 --> 4779.84] And so God +[4781.84 --> 4782.84] And religion +[4782.84 --> 4784.84] Kind of becomes like a vending machine +[4785.84 --> 4786.84] Right? +[4786.84 --> 4788.84] You know what happens when you put a coin +[4789.84 --> 4790.84] Well, it's probably a bill now actually +[4791.84 --> 4792.84] Right? +[4792.84 --> 4793.84] A bill in a vending machine +[4793.84 --> 4794.84] Or tap it +[4794.84 --> 4795.84] And then you push C4 +[4796.84 --> 4797.84] Right? +[4797.84 --> 4798.84] And then chips or whatever falls out +[4799.84 --> 4800.84] Right? +[4800.84 --> 4801.84] That's how they started treating God +[4802.84 --> 4803.84] They used their religious practices +[4804.84 --> 4805.84] To get something in return +[4805.84 --> 4806.84] Put in the right prayer +[4806.84 --> 4807.84] And you'll get a bigger harvest +[4808.84 --> 4809.84] Sacrifice the right amount +[4810.84 --> 4811.84] And your son would get the apprenticeship +[4812.84 --> 4813.84] With the neighbor's business +[4814.84 --> 4815.84] Go to church enough +[4815.84 --> 4816.84] And the girls at school +[4816.84 --> 4817.84] Will stop bullying you +[4818.84 --> 4819.84] Because you've done the right thing +[4820.84 --> 4822.84] And with that sort of cost benefit +[4823.84 --> 4825.84] Utilitarian approach to religion +[4826.84 --> 4827.84] What the New Testament will later call +[4828.84 --> 4829.84] The cost of discipleship +[4830.84 --> 4831.84] The call to obedience +[4831.84 --> 4834.84] The moral impact on people's lives +[4834.84 --> 4835.84] Starts to be lost +[4836.84 --> 4838.84] There's a breakdown of personal +[4839.84 --> 4840.84] And social values +[4841.84 --> 4843.84] There's one Bible scholar who said +[4844.84 --> 4846.84] Even the religious leaders +[4847.84 --> 4848.84] The priests and the prophets +[4849.84 --> 4851.84] Did little more than echo the spirit of the period +[4852.84 --> 4854.84] Buttressing the society that gave them their livelihood +[4857.84 --> 4859.84] Now this is the point that Micah is making +[4859.84 --> 4860.84] In the first two verses that we read +[4860.84 --> 4862.84] In verse 6 and 7 +[4863.84 --> 4864.84] Right? +[4864.84 --> 4865.84] When he says +[4865.84 --> 4866.84] With what shall I come before the Lord +[4867.84 --> 4868.84] And bow down before the exalted God +[4869.84 --> 4872.84] He is putting us in the context of their situation +[4873.84 --> 4876.84] And helping us to see that their approach to religion +[4877.84 --> 4878.84] And their relationship to God +[4879.84 --> 4881.84] To their covenant with him +[4882.84 --> 4884.84] That's the word that we use for a special relationship to God +[4885.84 --> 4886.84] Has been changed +[4886.84 --> 4889.84] He's picking up on the ways that they have been using +[4890.84 --> 4892.84] Or abusing that relationship +[4893.84 --> 4894.84] They've made it about themselves +[4895.84 --> 4897.84] Rather than about God's glory +[4898.84 --> 4901.84] And so in their vending machine approach to God +[4902.84 --> 4904.84] They make sacrifices in order to get something in return +[4905.84 --> 4906.84] And so Micah says +[4907.84 --> 4908.84] Shall I come before him with burnt offerings +[4909.84 --> 4910.84] With calves a year old +[4911.84 --> 4912.84] And to make the point he uses hyperbole +[4912.84 --> 4914.84] So he exaggerates +[4915.84 --> 4916.84] Right? +[4916.84 --> 4917.84] He says +[4917.84 --> 4918.84] Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams +[4919.84 --> 4920.84] With ten thousand rivers of olive oil? +[4921.84 --> 4924.84] The people have been thinking about their relationship to God +[4925.84 --> 4929.84] From the perspective of what they can get out of it +[4930.84 --> 4933.84] Now that kind of approach +[4934.84 --> 4937.84] To church and to God and to faith +[4937.84 --> 4939.84] Is really easy for all of us +[4940.84 --> 4941.84] Right? +[4941.84 --> 4942.84] It doesn't really matter how old you are +[4943.84 --> 4944.84] Whether you are a Gems girl +[4944.84 --> 4945.84] Or you're in your eighties +[4946.84 --> 4948.84] Whether you are a preteen or a teenager +[4949.84 --> 4950.84] Or you're in your forties +[4951.84 --> 4954.84] And maybe this is especially true +[4955.84 --> 4956.84] Right? +[4956.84 --> 4957.84] When there's an injustice in your life +[4958.84 --> 4959.84] Or when things seem unfair +[4960.84 --> 4961.84] Right? +[4961.84 --> 4962.84] Maybe there's someone +[4963.84 --> 4965.84] Who, or a group of someones +[4965.84 --> 4966.84] Right? +[4966.84 --> 4968.84] Who make fun of you regularly +[4969.84 --> 4970.84] Right? +[4970.84 --> 4971.84] Who bully you +[4971.84 --> 4972.84] And maybe +[4972.84 --> 4973.84] When you go home and you pray +[4973.84 --> 4974.84] You're like +[4974.84 --> 4976.84] God, I do everything right +[4977.84 --> 4978.84] Right? +[4978.84 --> 4979.84] I don't say anything mean back to them +[4980.84 --> 4981.84] I do good +[4982.84 --> 4983.84] I help out +[4983.84 --> 4984.84] With other people +[4984.84 --> 4985.84] I go to church +[4985.84 --> 4986.84] I go to Gems every other week +[4987.84 --> 4988.84] Why would you let this happen to me? +[4990.84 --> 4991.84] And that's the language of bargain +[4991.84 --> 4995.84] That's the language that Micah is addressing +[4996.84 --> 4998.84] That's the language of a vending machine God +[5000.84 --> 5002.84] And maybe, again, in another way +[5003.84 --> 5004.84] Maybe when you really want something +[5005.84 --> 5007.84] When you really want to go somewhere +[5008.84 --> 5009.84] Let's say +[5010.84 --> 5011.84] Maybe it's Disney or whomever +[5012.84 --> 5013.84] Wherever +[5014.84 --> 5015.84] Right? +[5015.84 --> 5016.84] If you let me do this +[5016.84 --> 5018.84] If you give this to me +[5018.84 --> 5020.84] I'll give my life to you +[5021.84 --> 5022.84] I'll do this for you +[5023.84 --> 5025.84] If you let me go to Disney this weekend +[5026.84 --> 5027.84] I'll make sure every weekend after this +[5028.84 --> 5029.84] I volunteer in the nursery at church +[5030.84 --> 5032.84] Or I do something really good for mom and dad +[5033.84 --> 5036.84] Or I will make dinner for my grandpa or my grandma +[5037.84 --> 5039.84] Again, that's an approach to God +[5039.84 --> 5041.84] That offers payment to him +[5042.84 --> 5044.84] For a blessing that he gives +[5045.84 --> 5046.84] And now +[5047.84 --> 5050.84] I'm aware that these first couple scenarios +[5051.84 --> 5052.84] Are relatively inane +[5053.84 --> 5054.84] They're maybe everyday +[5055.84 --> 5056.84] But what if +[5057.84 --> 5058.84] It's more serious? +[5060.84 --> 5061.84] Right? +[5061.84 --> 5062.84] Maybe in the quiet moments of your life +[5063.84 --> 5065.84] Maybe in your bedroom at night +[5065.84 --> 5066.84] You think to yourself +[5066.84 --> 5067.84] God +[5068.84 --> 5069.84] Why did you make me like this? +[5071.84 --> 5072.84] This isn't fair +[5073.84 --> 5074.84] Can't you fix it? +[5075.84 --> 5076.84] Can't you change it? +[5076.84 --> 5077.84] Can't you change me? +[5078.84 --> 5079.84] Right? Maybe your prayer +[5080.84 --> 5081.84] Or your wish +[5081.84 --> 5082.84] Is that you could just be like everyone else +[5084.84 --> 5086.84] But it's not what you feel, right? +[5087.84 --> 5088.84] And you feel like God +[5088.84 --> 5089.84] You should fix this +[5090.84 --> 5091.84] Maybe you feel like God +[5091.84 --> 5092.84] Should take it away from you +[5093.84 --> 5094.84] And that all the pain and the hardship +[5094.84 --> 5095.84] Should just be gone +[5096.84 --> 5098.84] And that if he's such a good God +[5098.84 --> 5100.84] Why wouldn't he do that? +[5104.84 --> 5105.84] And then +[5106.84 --> 5108.84] What happens if that's what we feel +[5109.84 --> 5110.84] And that's what we pray +[5111.84 --> 5112.84] And God doesn't do it? +[5113.84 --> 5114.84] Right? If he doesn't meet our needs +[5115.84 --> 5118.84] Or he doesn't function in response to our questions +[5119.84 --> 5123.84] Or our asking if he doesn't do what we've put our vending machine dollar in for him to do +[5123.84 --> 5124.84] Right? +[5124.84 --> 5126.84] Then maybe you get angry +[5127.84 --> 5128.84] Maybe you get upset +[5129.84 --> 5131.84] Maybe you put down an ultimatum +[5131.84 --> 5132.84] And you say +[5132.84 --> 5133.84] God unless you do this +[5133.84 --> 5134.84] I'm gonna leave +[5136.84 --> 5139.84] Or maybe you decide to forget God +[5140.84 --> 5142.84] And take matters into your own hands +[5143.84 --> 5144.84] Whatever that's gonna look like +[5145.84 --> 5146.84] In that situation +[5146.84 --> 5148.84] And look +[5148.84 --> 5149.84] Girls, especially this morning +[5150.84 --> 5151.84] Like I want you to hear +[5152.84 --> 5155.84] One of the most beautiful things about this GEMS program +[5156.84 --> 5158.84] And what we illustrated by standing together before +[5159.84 --> 5161.84] Is that you get put into relationships +[5162.84 --> 5165.84] With women and other women in your life and in your church +[5166.84 --> 5168.84] Right? That you get put into a relationship with older women +[5168.84 --> 5170.84] Who know some of these things +[5170.84 --> 5171.84] Who've experienced some of these things +[5172.84 --> 5175.84] And who just really want to be with you in the midst of that +[5176.84 --> 5178.84] I know that your counselors want to talk to you +[5179.84 --> 5180.84] And they want to pray with you +[5180.84 --> 5182.84] And they want to meet you wherever you are +[5183.84 --> 5184.84] Right? Even those things that you don't feel like +[5185.84 --> 5187.84] Maybe you can talk to mom or dad about +[5188.84 --> 5189.84] They want to be there +[5189.84 --> 5190.84] I know that that's true +[5191.84 --> 5194.84] And this is true in the bigger church for all of us +[5194.84 --> 5196.84] Right? That in our struggle +[5196.84 --> 5198.84] In our hardships +[5199.84 --> 5200.84] We are not alone +[5200.84 --> 5201.84] We are never alone +[5202.84 --> 5204.84] You never have to feel alone or forsaken +[5205.84 --> 5207.84] Or when you feel alone or forsaken +[5208.84 --> 5210.84] May I just say boldly and with clarity +[5211.84 --> 5212.84] You are not +[5213.84 --> 5214.84] Because we are here +[5216.84 --> 5217.84] And that in our struggles +[5218.84 --> 5220.84] Right? There are people who +[5221.84 --> 5223.84] Who love you and who want to care for you +[5223.84 --> 5225.84] There are people who +[5226.84 --> 5228.84] Who want to walk through the valley of the shadow of death +[5229.84 --> 5230.84] Like we just prayed +[5230.84 --> 5233.84] Who want to live into the dark night of the soul with you +[5234.84 --> 5238.84] People who, when our hearts and our eyes fail +[5239.84 --> 5240.84] When our lives wander +[5241.84 --> 5242.84] They want to bring us back to Jesus +[5242.84 --> 5243.84] But +[5248.84 --> 5250.84] And now hear me carefully +[5253.84 --> 5256.84] This vending machine relationship to God +[5257.84 --> 5258.84] Is not what he wants for you +[5259.84 --> 5262.84] Right? Yes, God has designs for your life +[5263.84 --> 5266.84] He has plans for you and he has hopes for you +[5267.84 --> 5269.84] Right? He has gifts to give each one of you +[5269.84 --> 5273.84] And God does say that life with him is life abundant +[5274.84 --> 5278.84] But we have to remember to let him define abundance +[5279.84 --> 5285.84] Right? The truth is, of course, that every good and perfect gift comes from above +[5286.84 --> 5288.84] The truth is that God hears our prayers +[5289.84 --> 5292.84] And he responds and he acts in the world according to the prayers of his church +[5292.84 --> 5296.84] Right? And I really do believe Jesus when he says +[5297.84 --> 5299.84] Ask and it will be given to you +[5300.84 --> 5301.84] Seek and you will find +[5302.84 --> 5304.84] Knock and the door will be opened to you +[5305.84 --> 5307.84] And I also believe that sometimes +[5308.84 --> 5309.84] When we ask +[5310.84 --> 5312.84] We don't actually know what it is we're asking for +[5313.84 --> 5316.84] And I also believe that God has a far better view of the world +[5317.84 --> 5319.84] Than you or I will ever have +[5319.84 --> 5323.84] And so that what I actually need in any given moment +[5324.84 --> 5325.84] I probably don't know +[5326.84 --> 5327.84] But he does +[5328.84 --> 5333.84] And so if he chooses to answer my prayer differently than I think he should +[5334.84 --> 5335.84] I have to trust his wisdom +[5336.84 --> 5337.84] And not rely on mine +[5338.84 --> 5340.84] Right? I have to believe that if God doesn't give you what you want +[5340.84 --> 5342.84] It's because he has something better +[5343.84 --> 5345.84] Or he's already given you something better +[5346.84 --> 5349.84] Or he's preparing you for something else that's yet to come +[5351.84 --> 5352.84] And I get it +[5353.84 --> 5355.84] Because that can be really hard +[5356.84 --> 5357.84] And it can be confusing +[5358.84 --> 5360.84] And none of it makes sense at times +[5361.84 --> 5364.84] Truth, of course, is that +[5364.84 --> 5371.84] Even though God has given us people like counselors and church families +[5372.84 --> 5374.84] Truth is people will disappoint you +[5375.84 --> 5379.84] And that parents will frustrate you +[5380.84 --> 5385.84] And the truth, of course, is that in this world you will have trouble +[5385.84 --> 5394.84] And while a relationship with God can sustain you through those troubled times +[5395.84 --> 5397.84] And through those kinds of hardships +[5398.84 --> 5400.84] While a relationship with church and with meaningful people +[5401.84 --> 5404.84] Like counselors and friends and mentors can help you +[5405.84 --> 5409.84] While a relationship with God will sustain you through those times of trouble +[5409.84 --> 5413.84] A relationship with God will not stop those times from coming +[5414.84 --> 5421.84] That's the problem that Micah wants to make sure we see that he is addressing his people through +[5422.84 --> 5426.84] People who thought that they could use God to make life better +[5427.84 --> 5435.84] Instead, I believe what God wants is for you to see how he uses us to make life better +[5435.84 --> 5439.84] Right? The people try to use God to make life better for themselves +[5440.84 --> 5443.84] God wants to use people to make life better for others +[5444.84 --> 5450.84] That's what you guys get to focus on in act, love, walk +[5451.84 --> 5454.84] He has shown you, O mortal, what is good +[5455.84 --> 5457.84] What does the Lord require of you to act justly +[5458.84 --> 5462.84] To love mercy and to walk humbly with your God +[5462.84 --> 5466.84] The prophet Hosea makes a very similar point to all of this +[5467.84 --> 5470.84] In a very similar circumstance that the people are facing +[5471.84 --> 5475.84] Because, let's face it, we are thick and we struggle to see God as God +[5476.84 --> 5477.84] And not as a vending machine +[5478.84 --> 5480.84] And so many times we default in our relationship to God +[5481.84 --> 5482.84] To manipulation rather than mercy +[5483.84 --> 5486.84] And so Hosea says, for instance, in Hosea 6, 6 +[5486.84 --> 5489.84] For I desire mercy, not sacrifice +[5490.84 --> 5494.84] And for acknowledgement of God rather than burnt offerings +[5495.84 --> 5497.84] Right, hear this +[5498.84 --> 5501.84] The rituals of prayer and worship and sacrifice +[5502.84 --> 5506.84] Are all meaningless if they don't connect to life lived on the outside +[5507.84 --> 5508.84] Every other day of the week +[5508.84 --> 5513.84] If they don't transform your heart and your mind and what you do in the world +[5514.84 --> 5516.84] These actions are pointless +[5517.84 --> 5520.84] And that, I think, is behind the call of Micah +[5521.84 --> 5522.84] To act, to love, and to walk +[5523.84 --> 5526.84] And I think what he's doing is picking up on a theme +[5527.84 --> 5529.84] That's first introduced to us +[5530.84 --> 5532.84] In summary form, anyway, in Deuteronomy 6 +[5532.84 --> 5535.84] Deuteronomy 6, verse 5 says +[5535.84 --> 5537.84] Love the Lord your God with all your heart +[5538.84 --> 5539.84] And with all your soul +[5539.84 --> 5540.84] And with all your strength +[5541.84 --> 5543.84] Right, this is the command that Jesus +[5544.84 --> 5545.84] In Matthew 22 +[5546.84 --> 5547.84] Calls the first and the greatest +[5548.84 --> 5552.84] Right, it's the summary of the law in relationship to God +[5553.84 --> 5559.84] And in both Deuteronomy 6 and Micah 6, verse 8 +[5559.84 --> 5563.84] God is asking for all of who you are +[5564.84 --> 5567.84] For your will and for your desire and for your actions +[5568.84 --> 5571.84] Right, he's asking for your heart to love mercy +[5571.84 --> 5572.84] That's your desire +[5572.84 --> 5575.84] He's asking for your soul, your mind to walk humbly +[5576.84 --> 5577.84] That's your will +[5577.84 --> 5580.84] And he's asking for your strength to act justly +[5581.84 --> 5582.84] That's your action in the world +[5583.84 --> 5586.84] All of who you are is brought into relationship +[5586.84 --> 5589.84] With all of who he is +[5590.84 --> 5592.84] Right, when we connect Micah 6, verse 8 +[5593.84 --> 5594.84] And Deuteronomy 6, 5 +[5594.84 --> 5596.84] We see that there is a straight line +[5597.84 --> 5600.84] Right, to all of life being about worship +[5601.84 --> 5603.84] To all of life being about our relationship to him +[5604.84 --> 5607.84] That's what God wants in relationship with you +[5608.84 --> 5611.84] Because he is most worthy of your worship +[5611.84 --> 5614.84] He's more than just a vending machine +[5615.84 --> 5617.84] He's the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords +[5618.84 --> 5621.84] He is the Creator and the Sustainer and the Father of all +[5622.84 --> 5624.84] And he invites you then to act justly +[5625.84 --> 5626.84] And to love mercy +[5627.84 --> 5629.84] He invites you to walk humbly with him +[5630.84 --> 5632.84] In relationship with him +[5632.84 --> 5637.84] But +[5638.84 --> 5639.84] But +[5641.84 --> 5642.84] But there is +[5643.84 --> 5644.84] Another danger +[5647.84 --> 5648.84] And the rest of you can listen in on this +[5649.84 --> 5650.84] But it's not for you +[5651.84 --> 5653.84] There is another danger +[5654.84 --> 5655.84] Girls +[5656.84 --> 5657.84] That you will hear +[5658.84 --> 5659.84] The call +[5659.84 --> 5660.84] To +[5660.84 --> 5661.84] To +[5662.84 --> 5663.84] Act justly +[5663.84 --> 5664.84] And to love mercy +[5664.84 --> 5666.84] And to walk humbly with your God +[5667.84 --> 5668.84] And you will make it the same thing +[5669.84 --> 5671.84] As that vending machine relationship to God +[5672.84 --> 5674.84] Right, that you will say +[5675.84 --> 5677.84] Unless I do exactly what God wants me to do +[5678.84 --> 5679.84] He's not going to love me +[5680.84 --> 5683.84] Right, unless I act justly in every situation +[5684.84 --> 5685.84] With my brother or with my parents +[5686.84 --> 5687.84] Or with my sister +[5687.84 --> 5688.84] That he's not going to love me +[5688.84 --> 5690.84] Right, unless I +[5691.84 --> 5692.84] I love mercy +[5693.84 --> 5696.84] And forgive them +[5697.84 --> 5698.84] Right away when they do something wrong +[5699.84 --> 5700.84] That God's not going to love me +[5701.84 --> 5703.84] Right, unless I walk humbly +[5704.84 --> 5705.84] That God's going to forget about me +[5706.84 --> 5708.84] See, the danger with this text +[5709.84 --> 5711.84] Is that we so easily just move from like +[5712.84 --> 5713.84] The rituals of doing the right thing in worship +[5714.84 --> 5716.84] To trying to do the right thing in life +[5716.84 --> 5717.84] And then we hang our hat +[5717.84 --> 5719.84] And our relationship with God on that +[5720.84 --> 5722.84] But I have a question +[5723.84 --> 5727.84] How many of you act justly all day, every day? +[5728.84 --> 5731.84] Well, we got half a hand there +[5732.84 --> 5733.84] Keep listening +[5734.84 --> 5736.84] How many of you love mercy all day, every day? +[5737.84 --> 5741.84] And how many of you walk humbly with God all day, every day? +[5742.84 --> 5743.84] You might try +[5744.84 --> 5745.84] And I pray that you do +[5745.84 --> 5746.84] Because it's worth the effort +[5747.84 --> 5749.84] But you and your relationship to God +[5750.84 --> 5752.84] Is not based on the effort that you put in +[5753.84 --> 5755.84] To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly +[5756.84 --> 5758.84] Because, and this is what I need you to hear this morning +[5759.84 --> 5761.84] There is only one man in all of history +[5762.84 --> 5763.84] Who did that perfectly +[5763.84 --> 5765.84] Who acted justly +[5766.84 --> 5769.84] Who acted justly, no matter what +[5770.84 --> 5773.84] Who loved mercy in every circumstance +[5774.84 --> 5776.84] And who walked humbly with God +[5777.84 --> 5778.84] And his name is Jesus +[5779.84 --> 5783.84] You see, Jesus does what we can't do +[5783.84 --> 5784.84] Jesus does what we can't do +[5785.84 --> 5789.84] And in so doing, he shows us a God who is just +[5790.84 --> 5791.84] A God who is merciful +[5792.84 --> 5797.84] And a God who is humbly reaching out to us +[5798.84 --> 5800.84] In power, calling us to himself +[5801.84 --> 5802.84] Jesus shows us what this is like +[5803.84 --> 5804.84] And not only does he show us +[5805.84 --> 5808.84] But he does it for you +[5808.84 --> 5809.84] Right? +[5810.84 --> 5812.84] What does the Lord require of you? +[5821.84 --> 5823.84] I wasn't even expecting you to respond there +[5826.84 --> 5828.84] He requires it of you +[5829.84 --> 5830.84] But you can't do it +[5831.84 --> 5832.84] You can't +[5833.84 --> 5835.84] But thanks be to God +[5836.84 --> 5837.84] Jesus did +[5839.84 --> 5841.84] And so because he did +[5842.84 --> 5843.84] No matter what +[5844.84 --> 5845.84] No matter what +[5845.84 --> 5847.84] No matter who, or how, or whatever it is that you face +[5848.84 --> 5849.84] Because he did +[5851.84 --> 5852.84] You cannot +[5853.84 --> 5854.84] Fall +[5855.84 --> 5856.84] You cannot +[5857.84 --> 5858.84] Be forgotten +[5859.84 --> 5861.84] You will not ever be let go +[5862.84 --> 5864.84] That is the love of God +[5865.84 --> 5867.84] Available to you in Christ Jesus our Lord +[5868.84 --> 5869.84] Now there is nothing +[5869.84 --> 5870.84] Nothing +[5870.84 --> 5871.84] Nothing in all of the world +[5872.84 --> 5873.84] Whether seen or unseen +[5874.84 --> 5878.84] That can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus +[5879.84 --> 5882.84] Girls everywhere meeting the Savior +[5883.84 --> 5886.84] That is who we want you to see +[5887.84 --> 5888.84] Jesus Christ +[5888.84 --> 5889.84] And then +[5889.84 --> 5890.84] Right? +[5890.84 --> 5891.84] Once you see Jesus +[5891.84 --> 5896.84] Once you know him and are known by him +[5897.84 --> 5900.84] Then you get to walk with him +[5901.84 --> 5902.84] Right? +[5902.84 --> 5903.84] Then all of a sudden +[5904.84 --> 5905.84] Acting justly becomes more realistic in your life +[5906.84 --> 5907.84] Because he's given you the power to do it +[5908.84 --> 5909.84] Then all of a sudden +[5909.84 --> 5911.84] Loving mercy becomes more possible in your life +[5911.84 --> 5913.84] Because he's given you the power to do it +[5913.84 --> 5914.84] Right? +[5914.84 --> 5916.84] Walking humbly with God becomes more regular and real +[5916.84 --> 5919.84] Because he is sustaining you in that walk +[5920.84 --> 5926.84] The danger is that it becomes about what we think we have to do +[5926.84 --> 5928.84] The truth is +[5929.84 --> 5930.84] He's already done it +[5931.84 --> 5933.84] And so now we get to go with him +[5934.84 --> 5935.84] In that work +[5936.84 --> 5937.84] Amen girls? +[5938.84 --> 5939.84] Amen girls? +[5940.84 --> 5941.84] Amen church? +[5942.84 --> 5944.84] Let's pray together +[5945.84 --> 5947.84] Holy God +[5947.84 --> 5948.84] Holy God +[5948.84 --> 5949.84] We praise your name +[5950.84 --> 5951.84] For who you are +[5951.84 --> 5955.84] And for what you have done in Christ Jesus +[5957.84 --> 5961.84] Lord Jesus we thank you that you have acted justly +[5962.84 --> 5965.84] We thank you that you have loved mercy in our place +[5966.84 --> 5969.84] We thank you that you show us and have done for us +[5970.84 --> 5972.84] What it means to walk humbly with our God +[5972.84 --> 5976.84] Not only do we look to you Lord Jesus as our example +[5977.84 --> 5982.84] But we look to you as the author and perfecter of our faith +[5983.84 --> 5986.84] We look to you as the one who has granted us a righteousness +[5987.84 --> 5990.84] That comes from God through faith +[5991.84 --> 5992.84] We look to you Lord Jesus +[5993.84 --> 5995.84] And I pray, I pray for each one of these girls +[5996.84 --> 5999.84] And for all the girls in this program +[5999.84 --> 6003.84] That they would meet you, Savior +[6004.84 --> 6008.84] Captivate their hearts with your love +[6009.84 --> 6012.84] That they would rejoice in who you are +[6013.84 --> 6016.84] In Jesus name we pray, Amen +[6016.84 --> 6017.84] Amen +[6017.84 --> 6018.84] Amen +[6018.84 --> 6034.84] We are the of every song we could ever sing +[6034.84 --> 6045.74] Worthy of every song we could ever sing +[6045.74 --> 6052.48] Worthy of all the praise we could ever breathe +[6052.48 --> 6059.58] Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe +[6059.58 --> 6062.00] We live for you +[6062.00 --> 6074.38] Jesus, the name above every other name +[6074.38 --> 6081.24] Jesus, the only one who could ever sing +[6081.24 --> 6088.00] Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe +[6088.00 --> 6089.98] We live for you +[6089.98 --> 6093.98] We live for you +[6093.98 --> 6101.46] Holy, there is no one like you +[6101.46 --> 6105.04] There is none beside you +[6105.04 --> 6110.00] Open up my eyes in wonder +[6110.00 --> 6114.00] And show me who you are +[6114.00 --> 6117.00] And fill me with your heart +[6117.00 --> 6125.00] And lead me in your love to those around me +[6125.00 --> 6136.48] Jesus, the name above every other name +[6136.48 --> 6145.00] Jesus, the only one who could ever sing +[6145.00 --> 6152.00] Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe +[6152.00 --> 6154.00] We live for you +[6154.00 --> 6156.00] We live for you +[6156.00 --> 6157.00] We live for you +[6157.00 --> 6165.00] Holy, there is no one like you +[6165.00 --> 6168.00] There is none beside you +[6168.00 --> 6173.00] Open up my eyes in wonder +[6173.00 --> 6177.00] And show me who you are +[6177.00 --> 6181.00] And fill me with your heart +[6181.00 --> 6188.00] And lead me in your love to those around me +[6188.00 --> 6191.00] And I will build you +[6191.00 --> 6193.00] And I will build you +[6193.00 --> 6198.00] My life upon your love +[6198.00 --> 6211.00] And I will build my life upon your love +[6211.00 --> 6224.00] And I will build my life upon your love +[6224.00 --> 6228.00] It is a firm foundation +[6228.00 --> 6242.20] And I will put my trust in you alone, and I will not be shaken. +[6242.20 --> 6250.16] And I will build my life upon your love. +[6250.16 --> 6269.04] It is a firm foundation, and I will put my trust in you alone, and I will not be shaken. +[6269.04 --> 6274.66] And holy, there is no one like you. +[6275.16 --> 6278.40] There is none beside you. +[6278.40 --> 6299.78] Open up my eyes in wonder, and show me who you are, and fill me with your heart, and lead me in your love to those around me. +[6299.78 --> 6311.36] As you go into this week, go with God. +[6311.62 --> 6320.40] As you go, also go with an invitation to immediately following our gathered worship here to spend some time in the back in community and fellowship. +[6320.60 --> 6326.18] Encourage you to introduce yourself to some of these girls and ask what they've been up to this year. +[6326.96 --> 6328.58] There will be some refreshments available. +[6328.58 --> 6330.52] I encourage you to stick around for that. +[6330.74 --> 6339.84] As well, if you would like to pray with someone or connect with someone, there is someone at the back, and then who will move up to the front wearing a name tag like this with a big yellow square on it. +[6340.34 --> 6343.32] They would love to connect with you for prayer as well. +[6343.38 --> 6346.86] As you go, receive then the blessing of our God. +[6349.60 --> 6352.90] May God go before you to prepare a way from you. +[6353.72 --> 6356.60] May God go behind you to protect you. +[6356.60 --> 6363.12] May God go beside you to befriend you. +[6363.58 --> 6365.54] Do not be afraid. +[6366.20 --> 6368.18] Let the blessing of God come upon you today. +[6368.34 --> 6370.10] Do not be afraid. +[6370.84 --> 6375.58] But go in peace to love and serve the Lord. +[6375.58 --> 6377.22] Amen. +[6386.60 --> 6399.08] You're the light of Judah, the Lamb who was slain. +[6399.08 --> 6403.00] You ascended to heaven and evermore will reign. +[6403.00 --> 6407.10] At the end of the age when the earth you reclaim. +[6407.10 --> 6411.02] You will gather the nations before you. +[6411.02 --> 6418.32] And the eyes of all men will be fixed on the Lamb who was crucified. +[6418.32 --> 6427.56] With wisdom and mercy and justice you'll reign at your Father's side. +[6427.56 --> 6429.56] And the angels will cry. +[6429.56 --> 6438.48] Hail the Lamb who was slain for the world. +[6438.48 --> 6442.00] Rolling in power. +[6442.00 --> 6446.00] And the earth will reply. +[6446.00 --> 6450.00] You shall reign. +[6450.00 --> 6457.30] As the King of all kings and the Lord of all lords. +[6457.30 --> 6468.66] There's a shield in our hand and a sword at our side. +[6468.86 --> 6472.42] There's a fire in our spirits that cannot be denied. +[6472.82 --> 6476.62] As the Father has told you for these you have died. +[6476.82 --> 6480.12] For the nations who gather before you. +[6480.12 --> 6487.16] And the ears of all men need to hear of the Lamb who was crucified. +[6487.16 --> 6496.16] Who descended to hell yet was raised up to reign at his Father's side. +[6496.16 --> 6498.70] And the angels will cry. +[6499.26 --> 6502.16] Hail the Lamb. +[6504.50 --> 6506.72] Who was slain for the world. +[6507.16 --> 6509.72] Rolling in power. +[6510.12 --> 6514.60] And the earth will reply. +[6514.60 --> 6519.60] You shall reign. +[6519.60 --> 6524.42] As the King of all kings and the Lord of all lords. +[6524.42 --> 6526.46] And the angels will cry. +[6526.46 --> 6530.46] Hail the Lamb. +[6530.46 --> 6534.36] Who was slain for the world. +[6534.36 --> 6537.76] Rolling in power. +[6537.76 --> 6542.24] And the earth will reply. +[6542.24 --> 6547.24] You shall reign. +[6547.24 --> 6552.08] As the King of all kings and the Lord of all lords. +[6552.08 --> 6557.24] As the King of all kings and the Lord of all lords. +[6557.24 --> 6559.68] Who was slain for the Lord of all. +[6562.72 --> 6566.72] Amzus gel. +[6566.72 --> 6596.70] Thank you. +[6596.72 --> 6626.70] Thank you. +[6626.72 --> 6656.70] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - April 23, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - April 23, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..f2f7252f60145a08498266337c2ea0c2ca91abc4 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - April 23, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,149 @@ +• Invitation to write notes of encouragement +• Upcoming stories from Mexico mission trip +• Postponement of young adult event due to previous conversation +• Worship service announcements and welcome +• Call to worship from Psalm 9 +• Worship songs and prayers +• Praise and adoration for God +• Worshiping Jesus +• Acknowledging God's worthiness and uniqueness +• Asking for a deeper understanding of God's nature and heart +• Seeking to live a life surrendered to God +• Confessing sin and asking for forgiveness +• Praising the Lord's sovereignty and redemption +• Expressing gratitude for being set free from spiritual blindness +• Pleading with God to purify one's heart +• Praying for purification and holiness +• Donations requested for Turkey-Syria earthquake relief +• Update on the humanitarian crisis in Syria and Turkey +• Upcoming budget and pastor church resources offering +• Worship song with lyrics about praising God's holy name +• Inviting kids to children's worship time +• Discussing the topic of following Jesus and being a Christian +• Introducing an old-fashioned phone as an analogy for prayer +• Using a tin can phone to illustrate prayer, with different kids trying to hear Mr. Matias through it +• Explaining that prayer is like sending a message to God or Jesus +• Giving thanks to Mr. Matias for participating in the demonstration +• Saying a blessing and moving on to discuss prayer further +• The speaker leads a prayer and worship service, giving thanks for God's creation and control +• Prayers are offered for various individuals and groups, including those with health issues, mental illness, and personal struggles +• The congregation is asked to open their hearts to serve in positions of leadership within the church +• The speaker introduces a four-part series on the book of Jonah, warning that it may challenge preconceived notions about the story +• The passage discussed is Jonah 1 +• The word of the Lord comes to Jonah, son of Amite, telling him to go to Nineveh and preach against its wickedness +• Jonah runs away from the Lord and boards a ship bound for Tarshish +• A great wind on the sea causes a violent storm that threatens to break up the ship +• The sailors are afraid and ask Jonah what he has done, and why they should spare his life +• Jonah tells them to throw him overboard to calm the sea, and after they do, the storm subsides +• The men fear the Lord and offer a sacrifice to Him +• The story then transitions to how it feels for the speaker to teach classes on the Bible. +• The story of Jonah as a place of surprise and potential offense +• The historical context of Jonah's time and reign of Jeroboam II +• The Assyrian Empire's influence and expansion during this period +• The relationship between Israel, Judah, and Babylonian exile +• Geographical locations mentioned: Gath-Hefer, Damascus +• Border skirmishes between Assyria and Israel/Judah cease after the Assyrian capital is destroyed +• Assyrians face conflict with Eratu to their north +• Internal divisions within Assyrian empire lead to rebellion in major cities like Nineveh +• Relative peace and prosperity for Israel/Judah during this time due to Assyrian weakness +• Historical context may help explain why leaders and people of Nineveh are receptive to the Lord's message +• Map visual aids illustrate the geographical relationships between Assyria, Aramia, Eratu, and other empires +• Babylon is mentioned as the next empire that will rise and take over +• Discussion of a map showing the Mediterranean Sea +• Location of Joppa port and Tarshish on the map +• Significance of Tarshish as the end of the world at that time +• Comparison between Jonah's book and other minor prophets in terms of format and structure +• Observation that Jonah's story is more narrative than prophetic poetry like other minor prophets +• Reference to stories of Elijah and Elisha for comparison with Jonah's story +• The book of Jonah subverts traditional prophecy by portraying the prophet as flawed +• The story highlights the conversion of the people on the boat, who are not Israelites, and their reverence for God +• In contrast to Jonah's negative character, the king of Ninevah repents and seeks mercy from God +• The book is a "gentle parody" of traditional prophecy, challenging readers' expectations and understanding of God's relationship with the world +• The story serves to teach post-exilic Judah about God's relationship with both the world at large and his chosen people specifically. +• The book of Jonah is about God's election and how it's bigger than human expectations. +• The book challenges presumptions and preconceived ideas about God's justice, showing that it cuts both ways and excludes those thought to be included. +• The book also highlights the importance of God's mercy, which is necessary for his election and justice. +• God's justice and mercy are not contradictory, but rather two aspects of His character that work together. +• The idea of choosing between justice and mercy is a false dichotomy, as they are intertwined in God's nature and should be in human behavior. +• God's aseity (simplicity) means He cannot contain contradictions, so justice and mercy must coexist. +• Practically, this means recognizing that grace and truth are not mutually exclusive, but rather complementary aspects of God's character. +• Jesus is the embodiment of God's work in the world +• Grace and truth are perfectly revealed in union with Jesus +• Justice and mercy are hand-in-glove attributes of God's work +• Overemphasizing one over the other leads to hypocrisy +• The book of Jonah explores themes of election, justice, and mercy +• Jonah is called by God to preach in Nineveh, but initially resists +• Jonah's reluctance stems from his knowledge of God's gracious nature +• Jonah's reluctance to forgive the people of Nineveh, considering their history with his people +• Jonah separating justice from mercy and wanting revenge against the Ninevites +• Jonah's desire to decide who is worthy of mercy and forgiveness +• Jonah fleeing God's plan and presence by boarding a ship to Tarshish +• The cultural context of ancient times, where gods were believed to be tied to specific areas or regions +• Jonah runs from God and gets on a boat to escape +• The sailors are terrified as a storm comes up, but Jonah knows the storm is punishment for his disobedience +• Jonah tells the sailors to throw him overboard so they can be saved +• Some interpret Jonah's offer to be thrown into the sea as an attempt to sacrifice himself to the Canaanite god of the sea, yam. +• The sailors in the story, like Jonah, believe a storm can be placated by offering sacrifices to a specific god. +• Instead of sacrificing to "yam", the sailors cry out to the Lord (Yahweh) for deliverance. +• The word "Lord" is often translated from the Hebrew word "Yahweh", which is the covenant name of God. +• The sailors' confession, "You have done as you pleased, Lord", reflects an understanding of God's sovereignty and power. +• This confession should be attributed to Jonah, but it comes from the lips of the pagan sailors. +• The speaker discusses a passage in scripture where people are described as fearing the Lord +• The fear of the Lord is contrasted with being afraid of a storm or physical danger +• The speaker explains that to fear the Lord means to have awe and worship for God, not just a feeling of fear or dread +• The Old Testament scriptures are referenced, including Proverbs, which states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. +• The worship and sacrifice of the sailors to Jonah, showing a deeper sense of fear and reverence +• The use of "fear" in the text to convey a sense of worshipful devotion +• The contrast between the sailors' behavior and that of Jonah, who failed to properly fear God +• The purpose of the book and its relevance to the people of Judah after their exile +• Reflections on what it means to be chosen by God and whether one can rest on past accomplishments or traditions (such as being Christian) +• Questions about the sufficiency of attending church or checking certain moral boxes in order to truly follow God. +• God's actions and presence in one's life +• The importance of genuine belief requiring conversion +• The concept of being born again, exemplified by the story of Jonah +• Comparing God's election to human expectations and desires +• Drawing parallels between biblical stories and Jesus' teachings +• Subverting expectations of who God is +• Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well +• Jesus welcomes and loves those considered immoral or broken +• Jesus includes everyone in the kingdom, regardless of background or status +• Expanding God's mercy to more people than initially presumed +• Challenging disciples' assumptions about who should be included in God's message +• Jesus and the disciples are surrounded by Jewish leaders who shout "crucify him" +• During Jesus' trial, a Roman centurion makes a statement about Jesus being the Son of God +• The centurion's recognition of Jesus as the Son of God is seen as a fulfillment of expectations about who should make this acknowledgment +• God's sovereign choice in choosing Jesus is discussed and contrasted with human preferences and expectations +• The discussion concludes with a reflection on how all these elements come together +• The story of Jonah +• Avoiding God's work in the world +• Pledging one's life to God and serving Him +• Fleeing or running away from God's plans +• Obedience, character, and worship of God +• Prayer and seeking guidance from God +• The power of the spirit to proclaim a message +• God's gracious and compassionate nature +• Slowness to anger and abundance in love +• Seeing a broken and contrite spirit, leading to heart transformation +• God's work in the world through the power of their word and the activity of the spirit +• Relenting from calamity and sending prophets and missionaries +• Worshiping God and being amazed by where they will be seen +• Praying for mercy and rest on God's grace +• Confessing transgressions, grief, guilt, and oppression +• Asking to be washed, made pure, and cleansed with God. +• Praying for spiritual cleansing and renewal +• Seeking guidance from God for a clear path forward +• Asking for the removal of guilt and sin +• Expressing desire to be restored and returned to God's presence +• Requesting God's salvation, joy, and love to be imparted +• Pleading for forgiveness and the ability to praise God through worship +• Prayer and worship +• Receiving prayer or praying with someone +• Worship with a yellow name tag +• Prayer cards and receiving God's blessing +• Trusting in God's protection, support, and presence +• Not being afraid and letting God's blessing come upon you +• The nature and attributes of God, described as eternal, immortal, invisible, and everlasting. +• God's existence from eternity to eternity. +• God's role in adopting those who call upon His name. +• Praise and worship directed towards God. +• Repetition of the phrase "You are God" throughout the transcript. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - April 23, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - April 23, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..b2b7902ed0e4ccdec6c1df4fe12e9bf49cd35de1 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - April 23, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,3011 @@ +[0.00 --> 4.18] that you write a note of encouragement or thank you to them. +[4.82 --> 7.82] And sometimes you don't have a card with you or at home, +[8.02 --> 11.66] and so then you just, if you want to just get one from this basket +[11.66 --> 15.24] and write a note and put it in their mailbox or just give it to them personally. +[16.38 --> 24.86] We just all need encouragement and realize the power of just a little note of encouragement. +[24.86 --> 29.32] So just kind of remember that, okay, the power of a note. Thanks. +[30.00 --> 34.80] Thank you, Wendy. +[37.32 --> 44.08] Following our worship this morning, we are also inviting you to a time +[44.08 --> 48.80] where we're going to hear some stories from those who went on the Mexico mission trip. +[49.50 --> 54.76] And so for about an hour after service, we'll have coffee and fellowship together, +[54.76 --> 57.64] and then some of us will move back into here. +[57.64 --> 61.06] There's buns and other goodies and the like to share. +[61.26 --> 65.22] As we hear from the team that went to Mexico, they tell us about what they've seen, +[65.56 --> 67.40] and we can interact with them a little bit. +[67.52 --> 70.28] And so please, you saw the invitation for that. +[70.34 --> 72.44] If you get the midweek memo and the e-bulletin, +[72.96 --> 77.12] please stick around and hang out for that conversation as well. +[77.12 --> 83.34] Lastly, Josh isn't here, but the young adult event that was scheduled for this evening +[83.34 --> 89.70] is postponed to next week because of the raising kids in a hypersexualized culture conversation. +[90.22 --> 94.88] If you have any questions about that, you can see Instagram or talk to Josh, and he'll address it. +[95.66 --> 97.24] I think that's all the announcements. +[97.24 --> 102.16] Would you stand, and we can be welcomed in God's presence together. +[106.24 --> 110.30] We gather together in this place because God is here. +[110.72 --> 113.22] He meets us here, welcomes us into his presence, +[113.34 --> 116.72] and we mark that by receiving the greeting of God. +[116.80 --> 120.14] And so I invite you to receive the greeting of God. +[120.14 --> 126.14] Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, +[126.22 --> 129.00] from the Lord Jesus Christ, his Son, and our Savior, +[129.44 --> 131.88] through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[133.12 --> 133.42] Amen. +[134.20 --> 136.44] I invite you to turn to those around you, +[136.56 --> 139.60] welcome them into worship past the peace of Christ this morning. +[141.86 --> 143.12] Peace of Christ. Good morning. +[150.14 --> 180.12] We wanted to just share for those that are joining us, +[180.12 --> 181.74] on our live stream this morning. +[182.18 --> 185.56] Unfortunately, we won't have lyrics available to you, +[185.78 --> 189.16] but please join us when you can in worship this morning. +[191.36 --> 192.26] Good morning. +[192.80 --> 195.70] Our call to worship this morning comes from Psalm 9. +[196.54 --> 199.26] I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. +[199.68 --> 202.86] I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. +[203.38 --> 205.66] I will be glad and exult in you. +[206.08 --> 209.16] I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. +[209.16 --> 211.16] Let's worship together. +[211.16 --> 211.18] Let's worship together. +[211.18 --> 213.18] Almighty, Most Holy God. +[213.18 --> 215.18] Almighty, Most Holy God. +[215.18 --> 218.18] Almighty, Most Holy God. +[218.18 --> 224.18] Almighty, Most Holy God. +[224.18 --> 228.18] Faithful through the ages. +[228.18 --> 234.18] Almighty, Most Holy Lord. +[234.18 --> 236.18] Glorious, Most Holy God. +[236.18 --> 239.18] Glorious, Almighty God. +[239.18 --> 252.34] The beasts of the field, the birds of the air, are silent to call out your name. +[252.34 --> 254.34] The earth has no voice. +[254.34 --> 255.34] The earth has no voice. +[255.34 --> 257.34] And I have no choice. +[257.34 --> 261.34] But to magnify God unashamed. +[261.34 --> 266.34] Let the rocks be kept silent for one more day. +[266.34 --> 268.34] Let the whole world sing out. +[268.34 --> 271.34] Let the people sing. +[271.34 --> 281.34] Lord, The churn that I have remembered. +[281.34 --> 294.40] Through the ages, almighty, most holy Lord, glorious, almighty God. +[296.40 --> 306.48] Well, time marches on, with the innocence gone, and the darkness has covered the earth. +[306.48 --> 315.06] But the Spirit still dwells, He speaks it as well, and the hopeless still offer new birth. +[316.32 --> 320.94] He will break the leash of death, it will have no sting. +[321.24 --> 327.44] Let the prisoner go free, join the dance and sing. +[327.44 --> 336.90] Almighty, most holy God, faithful through the ages. +[337.82 --> 347.66] Almighty, most holy Lord, glorious, almighty God. +[357.44 --> 387.42] Thank you. +[387.44 --> 395.22] Worthy of every song we could ever sing. +[396.36 --> 401.44] Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring. +[403.26 --> 407.50] Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe. +[407.72 --> 409.44] We live for you. +[409.44 --> 421.90] Jesus, the name above every other name. +[421.90 --> 428.06] Jesus, the only one who could ever sing. +[430.24 --> 434.32] Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe. +[434.32 --> 436.36] We live for you. +[437.68 --> 440.18] We live for you. +[440.18 --> 446.96] Holy, there is no one like you. +[446.96 --> 450.42] There is none beside you. +[450.96 --> 455.16] Open up my eyes in wonder. +[455.16 --> 459.00] And show me who you are. +[459.20 --> 462.40] And fill me with your heart. +[462.40 --> 469.40] And lead me in your love to those around me. +[469.40 --> 470.40] Amen. +[470.40 --> 486.82] Jesus, the name above every other name. +[486.82 --> 493.32] Jesus, the only one who could ever sing. +[493.32 --> 494.32] Jesus, the only one who could ever sing. +[494.32 --> 495.32] Amen. +[495.32 --> 496.32] Jesus, the only one who could ever sing. +[496.32 --> 497.32] Jesus, the only one who could ever sing. +[497.32 --> 500.32] Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe. +[500.32 --> 502.32] We live for you. +[502.32 --> 503.32] We live for you. +[503.32 --> 504.32] We live for you. +[504.32 --> 506.32] We live for you. +[506.32 --> 509.32] Holy, there is no one like you. +[509.32 --> 513.42] Holy, there is no one like you. +[513.42 --> 516.78] There is none beside you. +[516.78 --> 521.42] Open up my eyes in wonder. +[521.96 --> 525.14] And show me who you are. +[525.32 --> 528.52] And fill me with your heart. +[528.76 --> 535.46] And lead me in your love to those around me. +[539.32 --> 567.88] I will build my life upon your love. +[567.88 --> 573.04] It is a firm foundation. +[573.04 --> 580.66] I will put my trust in you alone. +[580.66 --> 585.86] And I will not be shaken. +[585.86 --> 593.40] I will build my life upon your love. +[593.40 --> 598.56] It is a firm foundation. +[598.56 --> 606.18] I will put my trust in you alone. +[606.18 --> 611.40] And I will not be shaken. +[611.40 --> 616.62] Holy, there is no one like you. +[616.62 --> 620.18] There is none beside you. +[620.18 --> 625.34] Open up my eyes in wonder. +[625.34 --> 629.08] And show me who you are. +[629.08 --> 632.60] And fill me with your heart. +[632.60 --> 641.02] And lead me in your love to those around me. +[641.02 --> 648.30] Please join me in prayer. +[650.30 --> 656.46] Dear Father in heaven, we come with humble hearts this morning, confessing that we continue +[656.46 --> 657.06] to sin. +[657.90 --> 660.74] That your ways haven't always been our ways. +[661.68 --> 664.90] Forgive us when we haven't always valued what you value. +[664.90 --> 670.22] For living selfish lives that aren't completely surrendered to you. +[671.28 --> 674.14] Lord, forgive our shallow pursuits of this world. +[674.46 --> 679.34] And change our hearts so that we can pursue abundant life with you. +[680.16 --> 685.40] For you are the one that can fill the deepest places of our hearts and our minds. +[685.40 --> 687.38] In Jesus' name we pray. +[687.92 --> 688.22] Amen. +[690.08 --> 693.84] In Zephaniah 3, we read these words of assurance. +[694.56 --> 697.70] Be glad and rejoice with all your heart. +[698.50 --> 700.70] The Lord has taken away your punishment. +[701.42 --> 703.20] He has turned back your enemy. +[704.00 --> 705.68] The Lord is with you. +[706.44 --> 708.76] Never again will you fear any harm. +[709.26 --> 711.26] The Lord your God is with you. +[711.56 --> 713.54] The mighty warrior who saves. +[713.54 --> 716.56] He will take great delight in you. +[717.40 --> 724.40] In his love, he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. +[724.40 --> 746.04] All these pieces broken and scattered. +[746.04 --> 752.04] In mercy gathered, mended and whole. +[753.68 --> 758.62] Empty handed, but not forsaken. +[759.62 --> 761.90] I've been set free. +[762.90 --> 765.04] I've been set free. +[766.90 --> 772.96] Amazing grace, how sweet the sound. +[772.96 --> 777.82] That saved a wretch like me. +[778.82 --> 785.78] I once was lost, but now I am found. +[786.14 --> 789.96] Was blind, but now I see. +[789.96 --> 795.82] I can see you now. +[795.82 --> 803.46] I can see the love in your eyes. +[803.82 --> 808.38] Laying yourself down. +[809.82 --> 816.12] Raising up the broken to life. +[816.12 --> 831.30] You take our failure. +[831.30 --> 834.40] You take our weakness. +[834.40 --> 840.68] You set your treasure in jars of clay. +[840.68 --> 844.60] So take this heart, Lord. +[844.60 --> 847.32] I'll be your vessel. +[847.32 --> 850.90] The world you see. +[851.12 --> 854.78] Your life in me. +[854.78 --> 858.02] Amazing grace. +[858.38 --> 861.18] How sweet the sound. +[861.58 --> 865.92] That saved a wretch like me. +[865.92 --> 873.62] I once was lost, but now I am found. +[873.62 --> 877.84] Was blind, but now I see. +[877.84 --> 881.78] Oh, I can see you now. +[881.78 --> 886.48] I can see you now. +[886.48 --> 890.98] I can see the love in your eyes. +[890.98 --> 894.50] Laying yourself down. +[894.50 --> 896.50] Laying yourself down. +[897.24 --> 902.92] Raising up the broken to life. +[902.92 --> 931.38] Amazing grace. +[931.38 --> 934.38] How sweet the sound. +[934.38 --> 934.40] How sweet the sound. +[934.40 --> 939.08] That saved a wretch like me. +[940.08 --> 946.28] I once was lost, but now I am found. +[946.28 --> 950.78] Was blind, but now I see. +[951.20 --> 954.30] Oh, I can see you now. +[954.30 --> 961.26] I can see the love in your eyes. +[961.26 --> 967.82] Laying yourself down. +[967.82 --> 975.64] Raising up the broken to life +[975.64 --> 983.22] Raising grace, how sweet the sound +[983.22 --> 988.28] Has saved a wretch like me +[997.82 --> 1004.82] more pobre, bowing away +[1004.82 --> 1006.82] Amen. +[1034.82 --> 1036.82] Amen. +[1036.82 --> 1038.82] Amen. +[1056.82 --> 1060.82] Purify my heart. +[1060.82 --> 1068.82] Let me be as gold and precious silver. +[1068.82 --> 1072.82] Purify my heart. +[1072.82 --> 1076.82] Let me be as gold, +[1076.82 --> 1080.82] pure gold. +[1080.82 --> 1084.82] Refiner's power. +[1084.82 --> 1090.82] My heart's one desire +[1090.82 --> 1094.82] is to be +[1094.82 --> 1096.82] holy. +[1096.82 --> 1100.82] Set apart +[1100.82 --> 1102.82] for you, Lord. +[1102.82 --> 1106.82] I choose to be +[1106.82 --> 1108.82] holy. +[1108.82 --> 1110.82] Set apart +[1110.82 --> 1112.82] for you, +[1112.82 --> 1114.82] my Master. +[1114.82 --> 1116.82] Ready to do +[1116.82 --> 1118.82] your will. +[1124.82 --> 1126.82] Purify my heart. +[1126.82 --> 1128.82] Cleanse me from within +[1128.82 --> 1132.82] and make me holy. +[1132.82 --> 1134.82] Purify my heart. +[1134.82 --> 1136.82] Cleanse me from my sin. +[1136.82 --> 1138.82] And make me holy. +[1138.82 --> 1140.82] Purify my heart. +[1140.82 --> 1142.82] Cleanse me from my sin. +[1142.82 --> 1144.82] Deep within +[1144.82 --> 1146.82] deep within +[1146.82 --> 1148.82] deep within +[1148.82 --> 1150.82] brief +[1150.82 --> 1152.82] finest fire. +[1152.82 --> 1156.82] My heart's one desire +[1156.82 --> 1160.82] is to be +[1160.82 --> 1162.82] holy. +[1162.82 --> 1164.82] Set apart +[1164.82 --> 1166.82] for you, Lord. +[1166.82 --> 1168.82] Set apart +[1168.82 --> 1170.82] for you, Lord. +[1170.82 --> 1172.82] I choose to be +[1172.82 --> 1174.82] holy. +[1174.82 --> 1176.82] Set apart +[1176.82 --> 1178.82] for you, +[1178.82 --> 1180.82] my Master. +[1180.82 --> 1182.82] Set apart for you, +[1182.82 --> 1184.82] my Master. +[1184.82 --> 1186.82] Ready to do your will. +[1192.82 --> 1194.82] You may have a seat. +[1194.82 --> 1196.82] Yukim +[1216.82 --> 1217.82] Imel +[1217.82 --> 1219.98] Imel +[1219.98 --> 1225.46] the giving of our gifts for the budget, which covers the administration of the church and +[1225.46 --> 1232.92] its ministries, and the special offering today, which is world-renew Turkey-Syria earthquake. +[1234.06 --> 1242.24] In the early morning hours of February 6th this year, a powerful 7.8 earthquake rocked +[1242.24 --> 1249.38] southeastern Turkey and Syria, killing thousands of people as they slept, injuring tens of +[1249.38 --> 1255.48] thousands more, and reducing five-story buildings to piles of rubble. A few hours later, another +[1255.48 --> 1261.56] earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 hit the region, causing even more heartbreak and damage. +[1262.64 --> 1269.24] One of the hardest-hit regions in Syria is in the north of the country near Aleppo, where millions +[1269.24 --> 1275.70] have already been enduring the hardships of the ongoing civil war, including families in refugee +[1275.70 --> 1282.70] camps on both sides of the Syria-Turkey border. At least 50,000 deaths and over 100,000 injuries +[1286.70 --> 1293.70] were reported in Turkey, and at least 15.73 million people and 4 million buildings were affected. +[1294.70 --> 1299.70] 2 million residents were evacuated to other provinces, and 2.7 million people are homeless. Many roads +[1299.70 --> 1322.70] and highways have been severely damaged, making rescue efforts even more difficult. In Syria, where the Syrian rescue teams and citizens of the region say this disaster has created conditions not seen at any point during the 12 years of war. +[1322.70 --> 1339.70] At least 5.3 million people in northern Syria are homeless, and another 10.9 million people, which is nearly half the Syrian population, were affected. +[1339.70 --> 1354.70] World Renew is requesting donations and prayers to help people suffering from the earthquake, and also for the World Renew staff and the partners that they work with in the region. +[1354.70 --> 1359.70] lin' +[1359.70 --> 1361.70] Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. +[1361.70 --> 1363.70] Proverbs 22, verse 9. +[1364.70 --> 1369.70] Next week's offering is for the budget and pastor church resources. +[1369.70 --> 1399.68] Thank you. +[1399.70 --> 1415.10] Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul, worship his holy name. +[1415.10 --> 1427.76] Sing like never before, O my soul, I'll worship your holy name. +[1429.70 --> 1437.14] The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning. +[1437.70 --> 1442.64] It's time to sing your song again. +[1443.24 --> 1449.70] Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me, +[1449.70 --> 1457.70] let me be singing when the evening comes. +[1457.70 --> 1471.70] Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul, worship his holy name. +[1471.70 --> 1484.14] Sing like never before, O my soul, I'll worship your holy name. +[1484.14 --> 1494.42] You're rich in love and you're slow to anger. +[1495.08 --> 1500.00] Your name is great and your heart is kind. +[1500.00 --> 1506.48] For all your goodness I will keep on singing. +[1508.00 --> 1514.96] Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find. +[1514.96 --> 1529.16] Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul, worship his holy name. +[1529.16 --> 1540.16] Sing like never before, O my soul, I'll worship your holy name. +[1540.16 --> 1551.16] And on that day when my strength is failing, +[1551.16 --> 1557.22] The end draws near and my time has come. +[1557.22 --> 1564.16] Still my soul will sing your praise unending. +[1564.16 --> 1571.16] Ten thousand years and then forevermore. +[1571.16 --> 1586.16] Bless the Lord, O my soul, I'll worship your holy name. +[1586.16 --> 1598.16] Sing like never before, O my soul, O my soul, I'll worship your holy name. +[1598.16 --> 1611.16] Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul, worship his holy name. +[1611.16 --> 1624.16] Sing like never before, O my soul, O my soul, I'll worship your holy name. +[1624.16 --> 1630.16] I'll worship your holy name. +[1630.16 --> 1636.16] Lord, I'll worship your holy name. +[1636.16 --> 1638.16] Amen. +[1641.16 --> 1650.16] Good morning. +[1650.16 --> 1653.16] My name is Mr. Mike and I'd like to invite all the kids up. +[1653.16 --> 1657.16] Kids of really any age, but those of us going off to children's worship time +[1657.16 --> 1661.16] are going to be ages three to grade four. +[1661.16 --> 1666.16] Oh boy, you guys get so close. +[1666.16 --> 1667.16] Hi, guys. +[1667.16 --> 1669.16] How are you guys? +[1669.16 --> 1670.16] You're good. +[1670.16 --> 1671.16] You're good. +[1671.16 --> 1672.16] You're good. +[1672.16 --> 1673.16] Okay. +[1673.16 --> 1677.16] Well, in children's worship time, we started a new topic. +[1677.16 --> 1679.16] Do you guys know what it is? +[1679.16 --> 1680.16] I know. +[1680.16 --> 1681.16] It's a tricky question. +[1681.16 --> 1683.16] We started the basics, it's called. +[1683.16 --> 1689.16] So we've had now celebrated Easter and Jesus has gone back up to heaven. +[1689.16 --> 1691.16] And we have this big story we've been learning about. +[1691.16 --> 1698.16] And now we're going, what are the basics of what does it mean to follow Jesus and to be a Christian? +[1698.16 --> 1699.16] Right? +[1699.16 --> 1700.16] That's what a Christian is. +[1700.16 --> 1701.16] Someone who follows Christ. +[1701.16 --> 1706.16] So today's topic, I have a special illustration here that Mr. Matias is going to help me out with. +[1706.16 --> 1711.16] We're going to phone him up on this here, fan-dangled, fancy telephone. +[1711.16 --> 1713.16] Does this look like a phone? +[1713.16 --> 1716.16] What does a phone look like to you guys? +[1716.16 --> 1720.16] It's probably like something like this one in my pocket, this flat thing. +[1720.16 --> 1725.16] Did you know back in the olden days, phones used to have to have cords on them? +[1725.16 --> 1730.16] Not quite like this, but not too different. +[1730.16 --> 1733.16] Mr. Matias is going to go down the aisle. +[1733.16 --> 1735.16] We'll pick, maybe go that one. +[1735.16 --> 1739.16] And he is, we're going to phone him on our here fancy phone. +[1739.16 --> 1741.16] And we're going to ask him about today's topic. +[1741.16 --> 1744.16] I maybe was a bit overzealous with the string. +[1744.16 --> 1745.16] Okay. +[1749.16 --> 1751.16] Okay, I'm going to need you guys to come and help me over here. +[1751.16 --> 1754.16] If we, this is how this trick works. +[1754.16 --> 1758.16] He's way over there and that guy, he can barely talk. +[1758.16 --> 1759.16] He's so quiet. +[1759.16 --> 1762.16] So he is going to, we're going to call him up on our little telephone here, +[1762.16 --> 1767.16] our tin can phone and ask him about today's topic. +[1767.16 --> 1769.16] Go a little further back. +[1772.16 --> 1775.16] Hey, Mr. Matias, what's our topic for today? +[1777.16 --> 1780.16] Oh, I can hear him in here. +[1780.16 --> 1782.16] Do you guys want to hear him through the funny phone? +[1782.16 --> 1785.16] Does anybody know what he's saying? +[1785.16 --> 1788.16] Sounds like he's underwater, but here, let's see. +[1788.16 --> 1789.16] Can you hear him? +[1789.16 --> 1791.16] Christa, I'll get my finger out of the way. +[1794.16 --> 1795.16] Did you hear him? +[1795.16 --> 1796.16] No? +[1796.16 --> 1798.16] How about, we'll try one more person. +[1798.16 --> 1799.16] I did kind of hear him. +[1799.16 --> 1800.16] It kind of works. +[1800.16 --> 1801.16] Let's see if Haley, she's right in front here. +[1801.16 --> 1806.16] Oh, what did he say? +[1806.16 --> 1808.16] It's hard to see. +[1808.16 --> 1809.16] I know, it's a little bit muffled. +[1809.16 --> 1810.16] We'll try one more person. +[1810.16 --> 1813.16] Maybe Jade has a good, oh, do you want to give it a shot? +[1813.16 --> 1815.16] Come on up. +[1815.16 --> 1816.16] Isn't it weird? +[1816.16 --> 1818.16] Phones with wires. +[1818.16 --> 1824.16] What topic did he say we're doing today? +[1824.16 --> 1828.16] No, I think he said today's topic is prayer. +[1828.16 --> 1836.16] And sometimes, prayer is kind of like sending up a phone call to God, right? +[1836.16 --> 1838.16] Or to Jesus or the Holy Spirit. +[1838.16 --> 1840.16] They're all part of God. +[1840.16 --> 1844.16] So, but it's a little less tricky than using a funny tin can phone, I think. +[1844.16 --> 1846.16] So, we're going to talk more about that in children's worship time. +[1846.16 --> 1850.16] Thanks, Mr. Matias, for dealing with our phone. +[1850.16 --> 1855.16] So, let's do the blessing and then we'll go off to the big room and we'll talk some more about prayer. +[1855.16 --> 1856.16] Okay? +[1856.16 --> 1858.16] Let's stand together with the church. +[1858.16 --> 1862.16] All right. +[1862.16 --> 1866.16] All right. +[1866.16 --> 1869.16] The Lord be with you. +[1869.16 --> 1870.16] And also with you. +[1870.16 --> 1871.16] All right. See you in children's worship time. +[1892.16 --> 1893.16] Thank you. +[1893.16 --> 1894.16] Thank you. +[1894.16 --> 1896.16] Thank you. +[1896.16 --> 1898.16] Thank you. +[1898.16 --> 1899.16] Thank you. +[1899.16 --> 1903.16] My name is John and I'm one of the elders in the church here. +[1903.16 --> 1907.16] I would like to give a couple of notes before we pray. +[1907.16 --> 1914.16] Fred Kuntz, mom, Nell Kuntz fell and broke her hip yesterday and has been surgery today. +[1914.16 --> 1916.16] So, we need to keep hearing our prayers. +[1916.16 --> 1917.16] Thank you. +[1917.16 --> 1918.16] Thank you, sir. +[1918.16 --> 1920.16] Also, Linda Rook's dad, Bert Kloss. +[1920.16 --> 1928.16] There will be a funeral for him on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Langley at Canadian Reformed Church. +[1928.16 --> 1932.16] So, we go to our God in prayer. +[1932.16 --> 1936.16] Oh, Lord God, creator of the world. +[1936.16 --> 1939.72] we give you the praise and honor and glory that is due your name. +[1941.12 --> 1942.46] You have created everything. +[1942.84 --> 1944.32] You have held everything in your hand. +[1944.90 --> 1946.62] And we see your hand in creation. +[1946.86 --> 1953.36] We see spring happening, sunshine, rain, plants coming out of the ground. +[1953.64 --> 1955.56] Lord, we know that you are in control of everything. +[1957.10 --> 1958.56] Lord, we come as broken people. +[1959.84 --> 1964.52] We come before you and we confess that we have not always been true to you. +[1964.52 --> 1968.78] Lord, we ask your blessing as we spend this time in worship. +[1969.54 --> 1973.54] And we may give you the praise and honor and glory that is your name. +[1976.60 --> 1978.52] Lord, we are a busy church. +[1978.80 --> 1982.84] We have lots of activities and missions that are working. +[1983.48 --> 1987.04] Lord, we pray a blessing on the children's worship time that is happening right now. +[1987.34 --> 1992.78] We're thankful for Gems and Cadets Ministries, for Coffee Break Youth Ministries. +[1992.78 --> 1998.22] Lord, we're thankful that we have volunteers that are able to help and give of their time +[1998.22 --> 2001.10] and their tasks and their talents to serve you. +[2002.90 --> 2008.56] Lord, we know that there are many people who are suffering and going through difficult times. +[2010.02 --> 2015.04] Lord, we have people who are dealing with cancer and looking forward to healing through treatment. +[2015.04 --> 2017.00] Lord, we pray for Cy Visser. +[2018.48 --> 2021.98] We also pray for John Koning, who is a former member of our congregation, +[2022.14 --> 2027.90] is also dealing with melanoma and looking forward to effective treatment for him. +[2029.12 --> 2036.48] Lord, we pray for those that are suffering from mental illness or challenges of living on a daily basis. +[2036.48 --> 2040.98] Lord, there's people in our congregation who suffer silently. +[2041.26 --> 2045.56] We don't know who they are, but we ask your blessing on those who are going through that difficult time. +[2047.58 --> 2054.28] Lord, we pray especially for Fred Kunzman, Nell, as she is undergoing surgery. +[2054.64 --> 2059.48] Lord, that the surgeons may be able to repair her hip, +[2059.48 --> 2064.26] that she may be able to be free from the pain and difficulties she has to experience. +[2066.50 --> 2072.34] Lord, we also pray for Lady Rose Vita, who has been coming to our church recently, +[2072.94 --> 2075.72] as she is also in poor health. +[2076.00 --> 2077.32] We pray for healing for her. +[2078.58 --> 2082.44] Lord, she is a new Christian coming to believe in you, +[2082.54 --> 2085.50] and we pray that her faith may be strengthened through this time. +[2085.50 --> 2092.90] Lord, we pray for our church council. +[2093.20 --> 2096.58] Lord, as we are having nominations at this time, +[2097.18 --> 2099.66] Lord, the nominations are supposed to be closing today. +[2100.40 --> 2103.32] We're asking members of the congregation to open up their hearts +[2103.32 --> 2108.08] to be willing to serve in the positions that are open at this time. +[2109.40 --> 2114.38] For admin elders and deacons, Lord, we pray that that may be +[2114.38 --> 2118.78] something that members of our congregation are willing to take on. +[2121.52 --> 2123.90] Lord, we pray your blessing on the preaching of your word today. +[2124.22 --> 2127.12] We're thankful that Chris is able to bring your word, +[2127.94 --> 2132.66] that he may be able to bless us with the words that you have given him to speak to us, +[2133.36 --> 2134.74] that we may open our hearts, +[2135.34 --> 2137.26] we may be able to listen to those words +[2137.26 --> 2141.92] and take him in our daily activities in this coming week. +[2146.12 --> 2147.58] Lord, we pray for it, +[2149.24 --> 2153.88] that we may be effective witnesses as we go out in this coming week +[2153.88 --> 2155.54] in our jobs and our work. +[2156.34 --> 2158.46] Lord, wherever we are, whatever we're going, +[2158.78 --> 2160.72] that we may truly serve you. +[2160.72 --> 2165.40] As in the words of Psalm 73, +[2166.28 --> 2168.56] that we may desire nothing but you, God, +[2169.18 --> 2172.28] in our weakness, you will be our strength forever. +[2173.88 --> 2176.14] As for me, it is good to be near God. +[2176.80 --> 2178.98] I will make the sovereign Lord my refuge. +[2179.72 --> 2181.52] I will tell of all your deeds. +[2181.52 --> 2185.14] May we indeed go out this week, +[2186.76 --> 2188.46] strengthened to serve him, +[2189.16 --> 2193.82] and be bold to let others know of God's greatness for us. +[2195.20 --> 2197.72] We pray this all in the name of Jesus Christ, +[2197.82 --> 2200.18] who gave his life for us on the cross. +[2200.94 --> 2201.26] Amen. +[2211.52 --> 2228.04] As you can see on the screen behind me this morning, +[2228.04 --> 2237.66] we are going to start what will be a quick four-part series +[2237.66 --> 2239.68] in the book of Jonah. +[2239.68 --> 2247.28] Jonah is one of the so-called minor prophets. +[2248.42 --> 2253.28] They're called minor prophets because their writings are shorter, +[2253.44 --> 2255.96] not because their work was less significant. +[2258.34 --> 2260.84] And this morning, we're going to start in Jonah 1. +[2261.60 --> 2264.22] But what I would like to say before we read that together +[2264.22 --> 2269.06] is that especially if you've grown up in the church, +[2269.68 --> 2273.58] especially if you grew up with things like veggie tales +[2273.58 --> 2276.90] or children's Bibles or that kind of thing, +[2277.30 --> 2279.56] you're going to come into the story of Jonah +[2279.56 --> 2282.64] with all sorts of expectations and preconceived notions +[2282.64 --> 2284.36] about what happens and what it's about. +[2286.04 --> 2289.06] I think you will be surprised +[2289.06 --> 2292.96] because our children's Bible version of the story of Jonah +[2292.96 --> 2296.92] isn't actually what's going on. +[2297.92 --> 2299.54] So I whet your appetite with that. +[2300.04 --> 2302.38] We'll start with Jonah 1 together. +[2303.26 --> 2304.92] Is it on the screen with our text? +[2305.02 --> 2305.30] Excellent. +[2305.80 --> 2306.82] So it will be on the screen. +[2307.08 --> 2309.86] As always, I encourage you to have a Bible in front of you +[2309.86 --> 2312.44] because we will refer back throughout. +[2312.44 --> 2317.48] Jonah 1. +[2319.34 --> 2323.42] The word of the Lord came to Jonah, son of Amite. +[2324.34 --> 2328.36] Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it +[2328.36 --> 2331.18] because its wickedness has come up before me. +[2332.34 --> 2336.02] But Jonah ran away from the Lord and headed for Tarshish. +[2336.66 --> 2338.40] He went down to Joppa, +[2338.80 --> 2341.56] where he found a ship bound for that port. +[2341.56 --> 2343.76] After paying the fare, +[2343.90 --> 2348.26] he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord. +[2349.82 --> 2352.88] Then the Lord sent a great wind on the sea +[2352.88 --> 2355.32] and such a violent storm arose +[2355.32 --> 2357.60] that the ship threatened to break up. +[2358.58 --> 2360.16] All the sailors were afraid +[2360.16 --> 2363.02] and each cried out to his own God. +[2363.86 --> 2367.88] And they threw the cargo into the sea to lighten the ship. +[2367.88 --> 2372.56] But Jonah had gone below deck, +[2373.08 --> 2376.04] where he lay down and fell into a deep sleep. +[2376.82 --> 2379.24] The captain went to him and said, +[2379.60 --> 2380.58] How can you sleep? +[2380.74 --> 2382.96] Get up and call on your God. +[2383.38 --> 2385.28] Maybe he will take notice of us +[2385.28 --> 2386.76] so that we will not perish. +[2386.76 --> 2390.56] Then the sailors said to each other, +[2391.10 --> 2393.78] Come, let us cast lots out +[2393.78 --> 2397.10] to find out who is responsible for this calamity. +[2398.48 --> 2402.88] They cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah. +[2403.92 --> 2405.18] So they asked him, +[2405.72 --> 2409.86] Tell us, who is responsible for making all this trouble for us? +[2409.86 --> 2411.76] What kind of work do you do? +[2411.90 --> 2413.00] Where do you come from? +[2413.08 --> 2413.90] What is your country? +[2414.28 --> 2415.54] From what people are you? +[2416.80 --> 2417.74] And he answered, +[2418.70 --> 2419.64] I am a Hebrew. +[2420.46 --> 2422.78] I worship the Lord, the God of heaven, +[2422.84 --> 2425.04] who made the sea and the dry land. +[2426.26 --> 2427.74] This terrified them, +[2427.80 --> 2428.34] and they asked, +[2428.56 --> 2429.46] What have you done? +[2430.24 --> 2432.44] They knew he was running away from the Lord +[2432.44 --> 2434.26] because he had already told them so. +[2435.02 --> 2437.12] The sea was getting rougher and rougher, +[2437.32 --> 2438.14] and so they asked him, +[2438.14 --> 2439.64] What should we do to you +[2439.64 --> 2441.74] to make the sea calm down for us? +[2442.76 --> 2445.74] Pick me up and throw me into the sea, +[2445.88 --> 2446.52] he replied, +[2446.86 --> 2448.22] and it will become calm. +[2449.00 --> 2450.72] I know that it is my fault +[2450.72 --> 2453.04] that this great storm has come upon you. +[2454.70 --> 2457.72] Instead, the men did their best +[2457.72 --> 2460.10] to row back to land, +[2460.78 --> 2461.70] but they could not, +[2462.20 --> 2464.68] for the sea grew even wilder than before. +[2464.68 --> 2468.38] Then they cried out to the Lord, +[2468.84 --> 2469.78] Please, Lord, +[2470.02 --> 2472.86] do not let us die for taking this man's life. +[2473.14 --> 2474.38] Do not hold us accountable +[2474.38 --> 2475.82] for killing an innocent man, +[2475.92 --> 2477.12] for you, Lord, +[2477.24 --> 2479.78] have done as you pleased. +[2481.16 --> 2482.40] Then they took Jonah +[2482.40 --> 2484.04] and threw him overboard, +[2484.64 --> 2486.66] and the raging sea grew calm. +[2487.70 --> 2488.30] And at this, +[2488.44 --> 2490.68] the men greatly feared the Lord, +[2490.68 --> 2493.02] and they offered a sacrifice to the Lord +[2493.02 --> 2494.64] and made vows to him. +[2496.34 --> 2498.56] Now the Lord provided a huge fish +[2498.56 --> 2499.80] to swallow Jonah, +[2500.08 --> 2502.38] and Jonah was in the belly of the fish +[2502.38 --> 2504.96] three days and three nights. +[2506.36 --> 2507.80] This is the word of the Lord. +[2507.80 --> 2518.54] One of the, +[2519.70 --> 2525.04] what I consider to be the great joys +[2525.04 --> 2527.76] of the work that I get to do as pastor +[2527.76 --> 2532.92] is teaching classes on the Bible +[2532.92 --> 2536.30] or discipling people one-on-one +[2536.30 --> 2540.22] and helping them in their relationship to God. +[2542.00 --> 2544.80] And one of the reasons I love that so much +[2544.80 --> 2547.64] is because as we dig into the Bible, +[2548.20 --> 2549.84] invariably, it seems, +[2550.22 --> 2552.62] we come to a point or a conversation +[2552.62 --> 2553.64] or a question, +[2554.20 --> 2557.14] and it's like a light bulb goes off +[2557.14 --> 2559.28] or a connection is made, right, +[2559.34 --> 2560.24] where it's something that people +[2560.24 --> 2561.30] hadn't seen before, +[2561.30 --> 2563.04] and they're like, wow, +[2563.36 --> 2564.64] that's really neat. +[2565.18 --> 2567.14] That moment of surprise, +[2567.78 --> 2568.78] if you're a teacher, +[2569.00 --> 2570.84] you probably know what I'm talking about, right, +[2570.88 --> 2571.68] where it clicks, +[2572.08 --> 2573.34] and you see it in your student +[2573.34 --> 2575.00] and the joy on their face of it +[2575.00 --> 2576.60] kind of all coming together, +[2577.08 --> 2579.00] that's a beautiful thing. +[2579.50 --> 2581.56] And I love that. +[2583.02 --> 2584.60] The story of Jonah +[2584.60 --> 2586.62] is one of those places +[2586.62 --> 2590.06] that I think might be full of surprise +[2590.06 --> 2591.40] for us. +[2593.10 --> 2594.68] What I'm aware of, +[2595.10 --> 2596.80] especially in Jonah 1, +[2597.26 --> 2599.00] and then maybe next week, too, +[2599.10 --> 2600.02] in Jonah 2, +[2600.72 --> 2603.72] is sometimes that surprise +[2603.72 --> 2606.54] comes and we're actually +[2606.54 --> 2608.78] upset by it. +[2608.78 --> 2610.84] we find it +[2610.84 --> 2612.12] offensive +[2612.12 --> 2614.04] because it doesn't fit +[2614.04 --> 2615.48] our frame of reference +[2615.48 --> 2616.84] or our understanding, +[2617.06 --> 2617.98] and that might actually +[2617.98 --> 2618.90] be what happens +[2618.90 --> 2620.56] as we look into +[2620.56 --> 2621.48] Jonah +[2621.48 --> 2622.66] and Jonah 1, +[2622.78 --> 2623.22] particularly, +[2623.62 --> 2624.12] this morning. +[2626.34 --> 2627.76] Now, to help us +[2627.76 --> 2628.94] know +[2628.94 --> 2630.46] when this story +[2630.46 --> 2631.56] takes place, +[2632.34 --> 2634.44] we could look at +[2634.44 --> 2635.54] the book of +[2635.54 --> 2636.66] 2 Kings. +[2636.66 --> 2638.74] Now, the books +[2638.74 --> 2640.38] of 1 and 2 Kings +[2640.38 --> 2641.56] were written +[2641.56 --> 2642.34] to record +[2642.34 --> 2643.40] the history +[2643.40 --> 2644.60] of the kings +[2644.60 --> 2646.90] that led Israel +[2646.90 --> 2647.66] and Judah +[2647.66 --> 2649.82] into Babylonian exile +[2649.82 --> 2651.56] in the 6th +[2651.56 --> 2652.84] and late 5th century. +[2653.88 --> 2654.80] And so it explains +[2654.80 --> 2655.82] what happened +[2655.82 --> 2656.72] and the work +[2656.72 --> 2657.54] of the prophets +[2657.54 --> 2659.46] to guide Israel +[2659.46 --> 2660.70] back to God. +[2661.44 --> 2662.76] And when they refused, +[2663.18 --> 2664.16] they ended up +[2664.16 --> 2664.98] in exile. +[2664.98 --> 2666.16] 2 Kings, +[2666.16 --> 2667.24] 14, +[2668.08 --> 2669.02] verse 25, +[2669.40 --> 2670.22] tells us +[2670.22 --> 2671.60] that Jonah, +[2671.90 --> 2673.26] son of Amittai, +[2673.40 --> 2674.30] is a prophet +[2674.30 --> 2675.78] in the northern +[2675.78 --> 2677.16] kingdom of Israel +[2677.16 --> 2678.44] and he's from +[2678.44 --> 2679.10] the city +[2679.10 --> 2680.66] of Gath-Hefer. +[2681.48 --> 2682.24] And he prophesies +[2682.96 --> 2684.26] during the reign +[2684.26 --> 2685.96] of Jeroboam II, +[2686.44 --> 2687.56] who is the son +[2687.56 --> 2689.18] of Jehoash. +[2690.12 --> 2690.40] Now, +[2690.48 --> 2691.42] this puts us +[2691.42 --> 2692.20] sometime +[2692.20 --> 2693.42] in the window +[2693.42 --> 2694.80] of 786 +[2694.80 --> 2697.88] to 746 B.C. +[2699.72 --> 2699.96] Now, +[2700.12 --> 2701.16] during this time +[2701.16 --> 2703.14] in the region, +[2703.46 --> 2704.48] you have +[2704.48 --> 2706.56] the Assyrian Empire +[2706.56 --> 2708.76] and that rule +[2708.76 --> 2710.74] throughout the land +[2710.74 --> 2711.86] and are constantly +[2711.86 --> 2713.76] haranguing +[2713.76 --> 2714.86] the Israelites +[2714.86 --> 2716.66] and the other +[2716.66 --> 2717.56] nation states +[2717.56 --> 2718.56] around them. +[2718.56 --> 2720.18] In fact, +[2720.30 --> 2720.64] sometime +[2720.64 --> 2721.98] in this period, +[2723.68 --> 2724.90] the Assyrians +[2724.90 --> 2725.82] have just +[2725.82 --> 2726.60] crushed +[2726.60 --> 2727.78] the +[2727.78 --> 2730.54] Arameans +[2730.54 --> 2732.36] and destroyed +[2732.36 --> 2733.16] their capital +[2733.16 --> 2734.40] city of Damascus. +[2734.52 --> 2734.74] Actually, +[2734.86 --> 2735.02] Linda, +[2735.10 --> 2735.42] can you put +[2735.42 --> 2736.14] the map up? +[2737.72 --> 2738.58] I will come +[2738.58 --> 2739.44] and point at this +[2739.44 --> 2740.08] in just a moment, +[2740.20 --> 2740.98] but as I say +[2740.98 --> 2741.78] these city names, +[2741.88 --> 2742.82] you might find them. +[2742.82 --> 2744.38] So, +[2744.44 --> 2745.38] the Arameans +[2745.38 --> 2746.68] had regular +[2746.68 --> 2748.00] border skirmishes +[2748.00 --> 2749.14] with Israel +[2749.14 --> 2750.92] and the +[2750.92 --> 2752.36] Assyrian assault +[2752.36 --> 2753.14] that destroyed +[2753.14 --> 2753.90] their capital +[2753.90 --> 2756.48] put an end +[2756.48 --> 2757.48] to those +[2757.48 --> 2758.42] regular skirmishes. +[2759.48 --> 2759.78] Now, +[2759.84 --> 2760.56] the Assyrians +[2760.56 --> 2761.22] also, +[2761.48 --> 2762.28] at this time, +[2762.68 --> 2763.88] face a conflict +[2763.88 --> 2764.70] or a battle +[2764.70 --> 2766.44] with a nation state +[2766.44 --> 2767.36] to their north +[2767.36 --> 2768.70] called Eratu. +[2770.28 --> 2771.10] And these +[2771.10 --> 2772.02] two fronts +[2772.02 --> 2772.62] on the north +[2772.62 --> 2773.40] and the south +[2773.40 --> 2774.56] stretched the +[2774.56 --> 2775.66] Assyrian empire +[2775.66 --> 2776.26] thin +[2776.26 --> 2777.84] and led +[2777.84 --> 2779.06] to internal +[2779.06 --> 2780.36] political divisions +[2780.36 --> 2782.38] such that +[2782.38 --> 2783.60] major cities +[2783.60 --> 2784.58] within the empire, +[2784.78 --> 2785.96] cities like Nineveh, +[2786.84 --> 2788.58] occasionally rebelled +[2788.58 --> 2790.10] or challenged +[2790.10 --> 2791.66] for ruling power. +[2793.68 --> 2793.90] Now, +[2793.98 --> 2794.64] these two +[2794.64 --> 2795.84] historical realities +[2795.84 --> 2797.28] have the impact +[2797.28 --> 2798.20] then of leading +[2798.20 --> 2799.16] to relative +[2799.16 --> 2799.92] peace +[2799.92 --> 2800.66] and relative +[2800.66 --> 2801.48] prosperity +[2801.48 --> 2802.72] for Israel +[2802.72 --> 2803.30] and Judah +[2803.30 --> 2804.44] during this time. +[2804.76 --> 2805.10] And again, +[2805.24 --> 2806.64] in 2 Kings 14, +[2806.92 --> 2807.72] you can read about it +[2807.72 --> 2808.22] at home, +[2808.74 --> 2809.76] you read that +[2809.76 --> 2810.42] it is because +[2810.42 --> 2811.82] of God's mercy +[2811.82 --> 2812.74] that this happens +[2812.74 --> 2814.36] and the promises +[2814.36 --> 2815.48] that God spoke +[2815.48 --> 2816.18] to the people +[2816.18 --> 2817.34] through Jonah +[2817.34 --> 2819.04] to Jeroboam to. +[2821.04 --> 2821.22] Now, +[2821.26 --> 2822.72] this historical context +[2822.72 --> 2823.90] might for us +[2823.90 --> 2824.78] understand +[2824.78 --> 2825.40] or help us +[2825.40 --> 2826.10] understand +[2826.10 --> 2827.46] why the leaders +[2827.46 --> 2828.22] and the people +[2828.22 --> 2828.94] in Nineveh +[2828.94 --> 2830.40] are so willing +[2830.40 --> 2832.00] to quickly turn +[2832.00 --> 2833.16] towards the message +[2833.16 --> 2833.80] of the Lord, +[2834.22 --> 2834.48] right? +[2834.54 --> 2834.98] For them, +[2835.08 --> 2835.50] the writing +[2835.50 --> 2836.14] is kind of +[2836.14 --> 2836.74] on the wall, +[2837.20 --> 2837.50] right? +[2837.78 --> 2838.70] That the decline +[2838.70 --> 2839.48] of their empire +[2839.48 --> 2840.58] is imminent. +[2841.46 --> 2842.10] And so, +[2842.22 --> 2843.26] just to help you see, +[2844.10 --> 2844.62] first, +[2845.62 --> 2847.28] here is Nineveh +[2847.28 --> 2849.26] and generally, +[2849.56 --> 2851.14] this is the Assyrian Empire +[2851.14 --> 2851.64] and you have +[2851.64 --> 2853.26] the Aramian Empire +[2853.26 --> 2854.52] here with their capital +[2854.52 --> 2855.38] Damascus +[2855.38 --> 2857.64] and then up here +[2857.64 --> 2858.94] around this lake +[2858.94 --> 2860.24] and then leading +[2860.24 --> 2861.64] north to the Black Sea +[2861.64 --> 2862.34] and all the way +[2862.34 --> 2863.10] down to here, +[2863.64 --> 2864.20] Tarsus, +[2864.36 --> 2865.28] kind of like this, +[2865.68 --> 2867.18] is the Aratu Empire +[2867.18 --> 2867.96] and so Assyria +[2867.96 --> 2869.06] kind of in the middle +[2869.06 --> 2870.46] facing these challenges. +[2871.18 --> 2871.62] Here, +[2871.74 --> 2872.66] if you are familiar +[2872.66 --> 2873.28] with the Bible, +[2873.44 --> 2875.24] is the city of Babylon. +[2875.58 --> 2876.88] This is the next empire +[2876.88 --> 2877.86] that will come in +[2877.86 --> 2879.06] and take over. +[2879.78 --> 2880.38] Down here, +[2880.52 --> 2881.96] you have Samaria, +[2882.12 --> 2882.76] which is the capital +[2882.76 --> 2883.40] of Israel +[2883.40 --> 2884.16] when the kingdoms +[2884.16 --> 2884.72] are split, +[2884.92 --> 2885.36] Jerusalem, +[2885.68 --> 2886.40] which is the capital +[2886.40 --> 2886.94] of Judah, +[2887.46 --> 2888.60] the port in Joppa +[2888.60 --> 2890.14] that Noah, +[2890.62 --> 2892.50] or that Jonah fled to +[2892.50 --> 2893.60] and then, +[2893.82 --> 2894.30] if we move +[2894.30 --> 2895.26] to this other map, +[2895.64 --> 2896.22] this is the map +[2896.22 --> 2897.38] of the Mediterranean Sea. +[2897.78 --> 2898.18] You can see it +[2898.18 --> 2898.62] all around here, +[2898.72 --> 2898.98] Italy, +[2899.18 --> 2899.76] very famously, +[2899.92 --> 2900.28] right there. +[2900.72 --> 2901.62] So Joppa port, +[2902.36 --> 2902.96] Tarshish, +[2903.10 --> 2903.62] it is thought, +[2903.70 --> 2904.86] is all the way +[2904.86 --> 2905.78] over here. +[2906.20 --> 2907.48] That's the Strait +[2907.48 --> 2908.24] of Gibraltar, +[2908.64 --> 2909.20] if any of you +[2909.20 --> 2910.36] have been out +[2910.36 --> 2911.10] down that way. +[2911.54 --> 2912.08] So this, +[2912.18 --> 2912.64] Tarshish, +[2912.74 --> 2913.88] is kind of +[2913.88 --> 2915.18] the end of the world +[2915.18 --> 2917.16] at that time +[2917.16 --> 2918.12] and that matters. +[2918.40 --> 2919.00] That's a point. +[2920.44 --> 2921.58] So you keep +[2921.58 --> 2922.86] these place names +[2922.86 --> 2923.48] in mind. +[2924.16 --> 2924.70] Maybe you can +[2924.70 --> 2925.42] even leave it up +[2925.42 --> 2926.68] as we go through. +[2928.88 --> 2929.16] Now, +[2929.16 --> 2931.48] one of the other, +[2931.76 --> 2932.70] I think, +[2932.90 --> 2934.16] interesting things +[2934.16 --> 2935.36] about Jonah, +[2935.80 --> 2936.10] right, +[2936.16 --> 2937.86] is that even though +[2937.86 --> 2939.26] we place this +[2939.26 --> 2940.58] in our Bibles +[2940.58 --> 2941.98] in the minor prophets, +[2942.60 --> 2943.42] and that even though +[2943.42 --> 2944.62] Jonah is a prophet, +[2945.80 --> 2947.58] it's very likely +[2947.58 --> 2948.58] that Jonah +[2948.58 --> 2949.46] didn't actually +[2949.46 --> 2950.18] write this book +[2950.18 --> 2950.68] himself, +[2950.90 --> 2951.72] right? +[2951.72 --> 2952.36] He's not telling +[2952.36 --> 2953.98] his own story. +[2953.98 --> 2956.60] And you can probably +[2956.60 --> 2957.32] also see, +[2957.54 --> 2958.42] if you have familiarity +[2958.42 --> 2959.82] with the other prophets, +[2959.92 --> 2960.76] especially if your Bibles +[2960.76 --> 2961.60] are open, +[2962.04 --> 2962.98] Jonah isn't written +[2962.98 --> 2964.06] in the same sort +[2964.06 --> 2964.64] of format +[2964.64 --> 2965.36] or structure +[2965.36 --> 2966.24] as the other +[2966.24 --> 2967.30] minor prophets. +[2967.48 --> 2968.36] The other minor prophets +[2968.36 --> 2969.36] look more like +[2969.36 --> 2970.62] chapter 2 of Jonah +[2970.62 --> 2971.58] than the rest, +[2971.64 --> 2971.78] right? +[2971.82 --> 2972.16] They're written +[2972.16 --> 2973.40] in a poetic form, +[2973.78 --> 2974.48] they're written +[2974.48 --> 2976.76] in a prophetic poetry, +[2976.92 --> 2977.50] whereas Jonah +[2977.50 --> 2978.64] is much more narrative, +[2978.98 --> 2979.94] it's more of a story. +[2980.66 --> 2981.20] In fact, +[2981.36 --> 2982.68] Jonah looks more +[2982.68 --> 2984.40] like the stories +[2984.40 --> 2985.50] of Elijah +[2985.50 --> 2986.76] or Elisha. +[2987.78 --> 2988.30] Elijah, +[2988.62 --> 2989.54] you might remember, +[2989.68 --> 2990.76] he's famous +[2990.76 --> 2992.12] for his story +[2992.12 --> 2993.12] of the conflict +[2993.12 --> 2995.54] with the 500 prophets +[2995.54 --> 2996.10] of Baal, +[2996.70 --> 2997.00] right? +[2997.06 --> 2997.90] Or Elisha +[2997.90 --> 2999.32] might be most famous +[2999.32 --> 3000.06] for his story +[3000.06 --> 3000.62] with the widow +[3000.62 --> 3001.98] and her young son +[3001.98 --> 3003.06] and the jar of oil +[3003.06 --> 3003.84] that lasted +[3003.84 --> 3005.22] throughout the famine. +[3006.50 --> 3007.64] And in those cases +[3007.64 --> 3009.38] of Elijah and Elisha +[3009.38 --> 3010.98] and the narrative stories +[3010.98 --> 3011.60] of the prophets, +[3012.52 --> 3013.88] the normal pattern +[3013.88 --> 3015.82] is for the story +[3015.82 --> 3016.94] to emphasize +[3016.94 --> 3018.24] the actions +[3018.24 --> 3019.36] of the prophet +[3019.36 --> 3020.90] to reveal +[3020.90 --> 3022.52] their special relationships +[3022.52 --> 3023.16] to God. +[3023.74 --> 3024.50] To show +[3024.50 --> 3025.36] that the prophet +[3025.36 --> 3027.20] has an exemplary +[3027.20 --> 3028.90] religious commitment +[3028.90 --> 3029.82] and devotion, +[3030.56 --> 3030.72] right? +[3030.76 --> 3031.24] To show +[3031.24 --> 3032.78] how good he is +[3032.78 --> 3033.84] and his behavior is +[3033.84 --> 3035.44] and how it comes together +[3035.44 --> 3035.84] then, +[3035.88 --> 3036.60] all those things, +[3036.72 --> 3037.92] to reveal +[3037.92 --> 3039.82] something about +[3039.82 --> 3040.70] the character +[3040.70 --> 3041.52] of God +[3041.52 --> 3042.22] to the people +[3042.22 --> 3043.20] and his will +[3043.20 --> 3043.90] for them +[3043.90 --> 3044.90] in their life. +[3046.40 --> 3046.84] Jonah +[3046.84 --> 3049.02] flips that script +[3049.02 --> 3050.30] almost entirely, +[3050.76 --> 3052.12] right? +[3052.14 --> 3053.14] In this story, +[3053.68 --> 3054.64] it is the people +[3054.64 --> 3055.78] of other nations +[3055.78 --> 3057.10] who do good, +[3057.94 --> 3058.66] right? +[3058.70 --> 3060.06] It's the pagans +[3060.06 --> 3061.88] who change their ways +[3061.88 --> 3063.54] and the prophet, +[3064.00 --> 3064.34] Jonah, +[3064.52 --> 3065.80] who's the problem one, +[3065.80 --> 3066.98] right? +[3066.98 --> 3068.16] The other nations, +[3068.40 --> 3069.18] the Gentiles, +[3069.34 --> 3070.84] the men on the boat, +[3071.34 --> 3074.16] look at verse 14, +[3076.56 --> 3076.78] right? +[3076.84 --> 3078.20] They cried out +[3078.20 --> 3079.48] to the Lord +[3079.48 --> 3081.54] and at the end +[3081.54 --> 3082.20] of the chapter, +[3082.50 --> 3082.70] right, +[3082.78 --> 3084.10] it seems to me +[3084.10 --> 3085.36] that they're converted, +[3086.18 --> 3086.42] right? +[3086.48 --> 3087.00] At the end +[3087.00 --> 3087.50] of the chapter, +[3087.74 --> 3089.80] verse 16, +[3090.58 --> 3091.62] the men greatly +[3091.62 --> 3092.66] feared the Lord +[3092.66 --> 3093.32] and they offered +[3093.32 --> 3093.94] a sacrifice +[3093.94 --> 3094.66] to the Lord +[3094.66 --> 3096.06] and made vows +[3096.06 --> 3096.76] to him. +[3097.68 --> 3098.40] At the end +[3098.40 --> 3099.20] of chapter 3, +[3099.38 --> 3099.96] we'll see +[3099.96 --> 3102.56] that the Ninevites +[3102.56 --> 3103.82] believed God. +[3104.70 --> 3105.34] The king, +[3105.50 --> 3106.22] he repents +[3106.22 --> 3107.30] in sackcloth +[3107.30 --> 3108.20] and dust +[3108.20 --> 3109.22] and he throws himself +[3109.22 --> 3109.82] on the mercy +[3109.82 --> 3110.38] of God. +[3111.56 --> 3112.26] The point +[3112.26 --> 3113.28] in this story +[3113.28 --> 3114.58] is that Jonah +[3114.58 --> 3116.24] isn't the good character. +[3117.44 --> 3117.94] He's not +[3117.94 --> 3119.18] the exemplary one. +[3119.26 --> 3119.92] He's not the one +[3119.92 --> 3120.32] you're supposed +[3120.32 --> 3121.10] to see and go, +[3121.24 --> 3121.48] yeah, +[3121.66 --> 3122.68] I want to be like him. +[3122.68 --> 3125.02] He's a poor prophet. +[3126.30 --> 3126.62] In fact, +[3126.66 --> 3127.40] there's one writer +[3127.40 --> 3128.58] who calls +[3128.58 --> 3129.72] the book of Jonah +[3129.72 --> 3130.54] a, quote, +[3130.68 --> 3131.94] gentle parody +[3131.94 --> 3133.60] of traditional prophecy. +[3136.68 --> 3137.64] And I underscore +[3137.64 --> 3138.44] this point +[3138.44 --> 3140.20] because the thing is +[3140.20 --> 3141.12] most of us +[3141.12 --> 3142.34] know the children's +[3142.34 --> 3143.06] Bible version +[3143.06 --> 3144.06] of the story. +[3145.66 --> 3146.74] But that's not actually +[3146.74 --> 3147.58] what's happening here. +[3148.50 --> 3148.98] And so, +[3149.12 --> 3149.88] you should be +[3149.88 --> 3150.96] asking yourselves, +[3151.52 --> 3151.66] well, +[3151.72 --> 3152.30] then why? +[3152.68 --> 3154.02] Why is this +[3154.02 --> 3154.60] in the Bible? +[3154.74 --> 3155.78] Why is this story +[3155.78 --> 3156.56] important? +[3156.66 --> 3157.18] Why does it have +[3157.18 --> 3158.14] to be there at all? +[3158.68 --> 3158.76] Right? +[3158.88 --> 3159.40] Specifically, +[3159.72 --> 3160.96] what does God +[3160.96 --> 3162.98] want a post-exilic +[3162.98 --> 3164.14] Judah to learn +[3164.14 --> 3165.50] about God's +[3165.50 --> 3166.18] relationship +[3166.18 --> 3167.30] to the world +[3167.30 --> 3168.00] generally +[3168.00 --> 3169.50] and also +[3169.50 --> 3170.56] his relationship +[3170.56 --> 3171.50] to his chosen +[3171.50 --> 3172.64] people specifically? +[3173.80 --> 3174.24] And how does +[3174.24 --> 3175.08] the book of Jonah +[3175.08 --> 3175.90] open our eyes +[3175.90 --> 3176.30] to that? +[3177.86 --> 3178.36] Now, +[3178.42 --> 3178.98] I'm going to +[3178.98 --> 3179.98] suggest to you +[3179.98 --> 3180.96] that the answer +[3180.96 --> 3182.56] is threefold +[3182.56 --> 3183.18] and they all +[3183.18 --> 3184.22] relate to each other +[3184.22 --> 3184.70] and kind of +[3184.70 --> 3185.52] build on each other +[3185.52 --> 3186.54] and they are themes +[3186.54 --> 3187.46] that we will return +[3187.46 --> 3188.48] to throughout +[3188.48 --> 3189.96] this quick series. +[3190.62 --> 3191.18] This is going to +[3191.18 --> 3191.76] be the frame +[3191.76 --> 3192.78] for our sort of +[3192.78 --> 3193.44] four parts +[3193.44 --> 3194.02] together. +[3195.02 --> 3195.70] And so, +[3195.82 --> 3196.74] if you're a note taker, +[3196.88 --> 3197.72] three points here. +[3198.24 --> 3198.78] And we'll go through +[3198.78 --> 3199.18] them quickly +[3199.18 --> 3200.18] because we'll return +[3200.18 --> 3200.88] to them throughout. +[3201.20 --> 3201.62] First, +[3202.28 --> 3202.64] Jonah +[3202.64 --> 3203.82] is about +[3203.82 --> 3204.70] election. +[3204.70 --> 3206.28] Now, +[3206.36 --> 3206.78] election +[3206.78 --> 3208.22] is the Bible's +[3208.22 --> 3209.34] word for God +[3209.34 --> 3210.20] choosing some +[3210.20 --> 3210.94] for salvation. +[3212.16 --> 3213.20] And part of +[3213.20 --> 3213.64] what Jonah +[3213.64 --> 3214.56] teaches us +[3214.56 --> 3215.76] is that +[3215.76 --> 3216.90] God's election +[3216.90 --> 3218.32] is bigger +[3218.32 --> 3219.26] than you +[3219.26 --> 3220.34] think it should +[3220.34 --> 3220.68] be. +[3222.94 --> 3223.58] Do you hear +[3223.58 --> 3224.02] what I'm saying? +[3225.08 --> 3226.48] God chooses +[3226.48 --> 3227.58] broader +[3227.58 --> 3229.12] than you +[3229.12 --> 3229.94] think is +[3229.94 --> 3230.64] wise. +[3230.64 --> 3235.02] second thing, +[3236.04 --> 3236.34] Jonah +[3236.34 --> 3237.12] is about +[3237.12 --> 3237.50] God's +[3237.50 --> 3238.16] justice, +[3238.76 --> 3239.42] specifically +[3239.42 --> 3240.50] about how +[3240.50 --> 3241.52] God's justice +[3241.52 --> 3242.24] cuts +[3242.24 --> 3243.54] both ways. +[3244.98 --> 3245.58] And therefore, +[3246.64 --> 3247.52] God's justice +[3247.52 --> 3248.58] excludes +[3248.58 --> 3249.46] from election +[3249.46 --> 3250.48] those whom +[3250.48 --> 3251.22] you think +[3251.22 --> 3252.02] should be +[3252.02 --> 3252.50] included. +[3254.16 --> 3254.92] Again, +[3255.04 --> 3255.34] do you hear +[3255.34 --> 3256.98] what's going +[3256.98 --> 3257.38] on here? +[3258.16 --> 3258.34] Right? +[3258.70 --> 3259.26] Our +[3259.26 --> 3260.38] presumptions, +[3260.38 --> 3261.68] our preconceived +[3261.68 --> 3262.30] ideas, +[3262.56 --> 3263.72] our preferences +[3263.72 --> 3264.94] are being +[3264.94 --> 3265.64] totally challenged +[3265.64 --> 3266.40] and undermined. +[3268.94 --> 3269.44] And third, +[3270.76 --> 3271.56] Jonah +[3271.56 --> 3272.22] is about +[3272.22 --> 3272.86] God's +[3272.86 --> 3273.62] mercy, +[3273.88 --> 3274.70] but specifically +[3274.70 --> 3276.12] how God's +[3276.12 --> 3276.54] mercy +[3276.54 --> 3278.04] is necessary +[3278.04 --> 3278.98] for both +[3278.98 --> 3279.40] of those +[3279.40 --> 3280.22] two other +[3280.22 --> 3280.56] things, +[3280.66 --> 3281.28] necessary for +[3281.28 --> 3281.86] his election +[3281.86 --> 3282.94] and for +[3282.94 --> 3284.40] his justice. +[3285.64 --> 3285.86] Now, +[3285.90 --> 3286.18] this is +[3286.18 --> 3286.62] highlighted, +[3287.14 --> 3287.96] for instance, +[3288.08 --> 3288.68] by Jonah's +[3288.68 --> 3289.98] glaring hypocrisy +[3289.98 --> 3290.52] and you +[3290.52 --> 3290.80] will get +[3290.80 --> 3291.18] to see +[3291.18 --> 3291.78] that next +[3291.78 --> 3292.10] week. +[3292.88 --> 3293.24] Josh +[3293.24 --> 3293.64] is going +[3293.64 --> 3293.86] to be +[3293.86 --> 3294.12] preaching +[3294.12 --> 3294.62] for us +[3294.62 --> 3295.04] on chapter +[3295.04 --> 3296.12] two and +[3296.12 --> 3296.46] he's going +[3296.46 --> 3297.08] to lean +[3297.08 --> 3297.78] into this +[3297.78 --> 3298.88] for us +[3298.88 --> 3299.08] there. +[3299.16 --> 3299.38] But let +[3299.38 --> 3300.04] me make +[3300.04 --> 3300.86] this point +[3300.86 --> 3301.26] by way +[3301.26 --> 3301.82] of another +[3301.82 --> 3302.46] example. +[3304.54 --> 3305.14] Justice +[3305.14 --> 3307.04] is an +[3307.04 --> 3307.84] act of +[3307.84 --> 3308.36] God's +[3308.36 --> 3308.96] character +[3308.96 --> 3309.50] trait, +[3309.66 --> 3309.82] right? +[3309.86 --> 3310.12] It's a +[3310.12 --> 3310.70] living out +[3310.70 --> 3311.24] of God's +[3311.24 --> 3311.64] character +[3311.64 --> 3312.74] of being +[3312.74 --> 3313.28] just. +[3314.16 --> 3314.68] So God +[3314.68 --> 3315.36] is just, +[3315.50 --> 3316.06] therefore he +[3316.06 --> 3316.42] acts +[3316.42 --> 3317.36] justly, +[3317.36 --> 3318.36] he provides +[3318.36 --> 3319.36] justice. +[3320.42 --> 3320.98] And same +[3320.98 --> 3321.48] thing with +[3321.48 --> 3321.82] God's +[3321.82 --> 3322.36] mercy, +[3322.52 --> 3322.68] right? +[3322.98 --> 3323.70] Mercy is +[3323.70 --> 3324.56] because God +[3324.56 --> 3325.62] is merciful. +[3326.88 --> 3327.26] And what we +[3327.26 --> 3327.82] need to hear +[3327.82 --> 3329.14] is that God +[3329.14 --> 3330.06] is not +[3330.06 --> 3332.06] self-contradictory, +[3333.86 --> 3334.00] right? +[3334.38 --> 3336.32] That God +[3336.32 --> 3336.78] is, +[3338.18 --> 3338.90] those two +[3338.90 --> 3340.02] aspects of +[3340.02 --> 3340.44] who God +[3340.44 --> 3340.96] is and +[3340.96 --> 3341.28] what he +[3341.28 --> 3341.76] does do +[3341.76 --> 3342.44] not contradict +[3342.44 --> 3343.10] each other. +[3343.52 --> 3344.18] Part of +[3344.18 --> 3344.58] God's +[3344.58 --> 3345.14] aseity, +[3345.42 --> 3345.66] which is +[3345.66 --> 3346.64] the theological +[3346.64 --> 3347.18] way of +[3347.18 --> 3347.60] saying his +[3347.60 --> 3348.46] simplicity, +[3349.16 --> 3349.92] means that +[3349.92 --> 3350.78] God cannot +[3350.78 --> 3351.90] contain in +[3351.90 --> 3352.50] his being +[3352.50 --> 3353.48] contradictions. +[3354.66 --> 3355.22] And so, +[3355.44 --> 3355.86] what this +[3355.86 --> 3356.26] means for +[3356.26 --> 3356.78] us is that +[3356.78 --> 3357.34] you cannot +[3357.34 --> 3358.28] put justice +[3358.28 --> 3359.04] and mercy +[3359.04 --> 3359.96] at odds +[3359.96 --> 3360.48] to each +[3360.48 --> 3360.78] other. +[3361.66 --> 3362.22] Because +[3362.22 --> 3362.42] they're +[3362.42 --> 3363.06] characteristics +[3363.06 --> 3363.66] of God +[3363.66 --> 3363.94] and who +[3363.94 --> 3364.40] he is. +[3364.90 --> 3365.54] They work +[3365.54 --> 3366.18] in tandem. +[3366.68 --> 3366.98] They work +[3366.98 --> 3367.64] together +[3367.64 --> 3368.96] towards his +[3368.96 --> 3369.74] choosing and +[3369.74 --> 3370.54] towards his +[3370.54 --> 3371.30] election. +[3371.48 --> 3371.60] So, +[3371.96 --> 3372.34] practically, +[3372.56 --> 3372.88] what is this? +[3373.02 --> 3373.56] Sometimes, +[3373.56 --> 3374.36] you might +[3374.36 --> 3374.90] hear people +[3374.90 --> 3375.26] say, +[3376.50 --> 3376.82] you know, +[3376.94 --> 3377.24] when it +[3377.24 --> 3377.90] comes to +[3377.90 --> 3378.56] choosing between +[3378.56 --> 3379.32] justice and +[3379.32 --> 3379.68] mercy, +[3379.90 --> 3380.92] I'm going to +[3380.92 --> 3381.64] err on the +[3381.64 --> 3382.20] side of +[3382.20 --> 3382.58] mercy. +[3383.54 --> 3383.82] Or we'll +[3383.82 --> 3384.26] put it another +[3384.26 --> 3384.42] way, +[3384.48 --> 3385.44] sometimes using +[3385.44 --> 3386.04] New Testament +[3386.04 --> 3386.62] language, +[3387.14 --> 3387.42] we say, +[3387.58 --> 3388.04] people go, +[3388.28 --> 3388.50] you know, +[3388.58 --> 3389.30] there is grace +[3389.30 --> 3390.02] and there is +[3390.02 --> 3390.46] truth, +[3391.28 --> 3392.08] and I want to +[3392.08 --> 3392.64] err on the +[3392.64 --> 3393.00] side of +[3393.00 --> 3393.42] grace. +[3395.24 --> 3395.92] Part of +[3395.92 --> 3396.24] what Jonah +[3396.24 --> 3396.76] is teaching +[3396.76 --> 3397.14] us, +[3397.22 --> 3397.74] I think, +[3397.80 --> 3398.16] is that +[3398.16 --> 3399.22] those are +[3399.22 --> 3399.64] false +[3399.64 --> 3400.58] dichotomies. +[3401.76 --> 3402.36] That justice +[3402.36 --> 3402.90] and mercy +[3402.90 --> 3403.74] are together +[3403.74 --> 3404.82] in God +[3404.82 --> 3405.82] and therefore +[3405.82 --> 3407.18] ought to be +[3407.18 --> 3407.76] together in +[3407.76 --> 3408.34] his people. +[3409.74 --> 3410.34] Grace and +[3410.34 --> 3411.58] truth don't +[3411.58 --> 3412.54] contradict each +[3412.54 --> 3412.80] other. +[3413.24 --> 3413.76] They come +[3413.76 --> 3414.24] together. +[3415.30 --> 3416.02] And at the +[3416.02 --> 3416.36] end, +[3416.54 --> 3417.54] what we'll see, +[3417.80 --> 3418.56] hopefully every +[3418.56 --> 3418.96] week, +[3419.12 --> 3419.90] is that they +[3419.90 --> 3420.60] come together +[3420.60 --> 3421.32] in a man, +[3421.52 --> 3422.50] a man named +[3422.50 --> 3423.32] Jesus. +[3423.98 --> 3424.14] Right? +[3424.20 --> 3424.84] In Jesus, +[3425.14 --> 3426.18] grace and +[3426.18 --> 3427.02] truth are +[3427.02 --> 3428.34] perfectly revealed +[3428.34 --> 3429.32] in union +[3429.32 --> 3429.72] together. +[3429.72 --> 3430.72] in the gospel +[3430.72 --> 3431.50] of Jesus, +[3432.10 --> 3433.34] justice and +[3433.34 --> 3434.42] mercy are +[3434.42 --> 3435.46] hand-in-glove +[3435.46 --> 3436.52] attributes of +[3436.52 --> 3437.16] God's work +[3437.16 --> 3438.04] in the world. +[3438.84 --> 3439.74] And in fact, +[3439.86 --> 3440.56] what happens +[3440.56 --> 3440.94] when you +[3440.94 --> 3442.00] overemphasize +[3442.00 --> 3443.38] one at the +[3443.38 --> 3444.08] expense or +[3444.08 --> 3444.86] the cost of +[3444.86 --> 3445.50] the other, +[3446.10 --> 3446.26] right, +[3446.38 --> 3447.22] that's when +[3447.22 --> 3447.96] hypocrisy +[3447.96 --> 3448.44] comes. +[3449.72 --> 3450.46] So when you +[3450.46 --> 3450.62] say, +[3450.76 --> 3451.22] I'm going to +[3451.22 --> 3451.74] lean on +[3451.74 --> 3452.90] justice right +[3452.90 --> 3453.18] now, +[3453.24 --> 3453.74] that's when +[3453.74 --> 3454.56] hypocrisy +[3454.56 --> 3454.98] comes. +[3455.16 --> 3455.60] Or when you +[3455.60 --> 3455.74] say, +[3455.80 --> 3456.10] I'm going to +[3456.10 --> 3456.96] choose mercy, +[3457.20 --> 3458.04] that's when +[3458.04 --> 3458.78] hypocrisy +[3458.78 --> 3459.64] comes. +[3461.32 --> 3461.56] Now, +[3461.72 --> 3462.78] I think that +[3462.78 --> 3463.28] we will see +[3463.28 --> 3464.10] all of these +[3464.10 --> 3464.82] three themes +[3464.82 --> 3465.62] throughout each +[3465.62 --> 3466.02] chapter, +[3466.14 --> 3466.46] but there will +[3466.46 --> 3467.38] be particular, +[3468.40 --> 3470.10] a unique focus +[3470.10 --> 3471.00] in each one. +[3471.38 --> 3471.92] I think that +[3471.92 --> 3472.74] unique focus +[3472.74 --> 3473.66] in chapter one +[3473.66 --> 3475.16] is that first +[3475.16 --> 3475.86] theme. +[3476.56 --> 3476.74] Right? +[3476.78 --> 3477.22] That the book +[3477.22 --> 3477.98] of Jonah is +[3477.98 --> 3478.90] about election, +[3479.24 --> 3480.34] but that election +[3480.34 --> 3481.84] is bigger than +[3481.84 --> 3482.68] you think it +[3482.68 --> 3483.24] should be. +[3484.10 --> 3485.16] It was definitely +[3485.16 --> 3485.92] bigger than what +[3485.92 --> 3486.60] Jonah thought it +[3486.60 --> 3487.02] should be. +[3487.02 --> 3488.88] right? +[3488.94 --> 3489.58] In the story, +[3490.48 --> 3491.82] Jonah is +[3491.82 --> 3492.90] called by God +[3492.90 --> 3494.06] to leave his +[3494.06 --> 3495.04] home and to +[3495.04 --> 3496.84] go up to +[3496.84 --> 3497.54] Nineveh. +[3497.66 --> 3498.62] So he's +[3498.62 --> 3499.30] living here +[3499.30 --> 3499.88] somewhere, +[3500.82 --> 3501.04] right, +[3501.10 --> 3502.12] and to go up +[3502.12 --> 3503.22] to Nineveh +[3503.22 --> 3504.56] and preach +[3504.56 --> 3505.24] to them +[3505.24 --> 3506.66] the looming +[3506.66 --> 3507.66] judgments and +[3507.66 --> 3508.74] the need to +[3508.74 --> 3510.34] find forgiveness. +[3510.34 --> 3512.88] and he's +[3512.88 --> 3513.62] called to go +[3513.62 --> 3515.20] and Jonah +[3515.20 --> 3516.28] doesn't +[3516.28 --> 3517.50] like it. +[3519.00 --> 3519.48] Right? +[3519.52 --> 3519.98] And he doesn't +[3519.98 --> 3520.66] like it for a +[3520.66 --> 3521.48] couple reasons +[3521.48 --> 3523.48] and we know +[3523.48 --> 3523.96] this because +[3523.96 --> 3525.00] at the end of +[3525.00 --> 3525.32] the book, +[3525.44 --> 3526.10] Jonah says, +[3526.42 --> 3526.80] I didn't want +[3526.80 --> 3527.30] to come here +[3527.30 --> 3528.18] because I knew +[3528.18 --> 3529.14] and know that +[3529.14 --> 3530.02] you are gracious +[3530.02 --> 3530.88] and compassionate, +[3531.08 --> 3531.88] slow to anger +[3531.88 --> 3532.76] and abounding +[3532.76 --> 3533.14] in love. +[3533.26 --> 3534.06] Jonah knows +[3534.06 --> 3534.80] that God is +[3534.80 --> 3535.40] going to forgive +[3535.40 --> 3535.98] these people +[3535.98 --> 3536.66] if they ask +[3536.66 --> 3537.62] for it and he +[3537.62 --> 3538.18] doesn't think +[3538.18 --> 3538.66] they deserve +[3538.66 --> 3539.34] to be forgiven +[3539.34 --> 3541.14] because remember +[3541.14 --> 3541.86] what has happened. +[3542.14 --> 3542.96] They are, +[3543.36 --> 3543.94] the people of +[3543.94 --> 3544.24] Nineveh, +[3544.36 --> 3545.08] the Assyrians +[3545.08 --> 3546.34] are their enemies. +[3546.60 --> 3546.96] They've been +[3546.96 --> 3548.02] for generations +[3548.02 --> 3549.32] battling them +[3549.32 --> 3550.02] and forcing them +[3550.02 --> 3550.74] and persecuting +[3550.74 --> 3551.60] and killing them +[3551.60 --> 3552.66] and Jonah doesn't +[3552.66 --> 3553.76] think they deserve +[3553.76 --> 3554.54] forgiveness. +[3556.88 --> 3557.92] And instead +[3557.92 --> 3559.04] of seeing +[3559.04 --> 3560.04] God's offer +[3560.04 --> 3560.90] to the Ninevites +[3560.90 --> 3561.68] as a miracle +[3561.68 --> 3562.66] of grace, +[3563.26 --> 3564.90] he gets angry +[3564.90 --> 3565.44] with God. +[3566.88 --> 3567.74] He wants +[3567.74 --> 3568.50] justice +[3568.50 --> 3570.42] at the expense +[3570.42 --> 3571.04] of mercy. +[3572.14 --> 3572.58] You see how +[3572.58 --> 3573.20] he separated +[3573.20 --> 3573.76] those things? +[3574.92 --> 3575.54] He wants +[3575.54 --> 3576.32] revenge. +[3577.28 --> 3577.56] Justice +[3577.56 --> 3578.36] at the expense +[3578.36 --> 3579.18] of mercy +[3579.18 --> 3580.30] is probably +[3580.30 --> 3581.40] better defined +[3581.40 --> 3582.56] as revenge. +[3584.58 --> 3585.22] And he, +[3585.44 --> 3585.72] Jonah, +[3585.88 --> 3586.42] wants to be +[3586.42 --> 3586.84] the one +[3586.84 --> 3587.88] who decides +[3587.88 --> 3588.94] who's in +[3588.94 --> 3590.34] and who's out. +[3590.54 --> 3591.00] He wants +[3591.00 --> 3591.66] to be the one +[3591.66 --> 3592.84] who will receive +[3592.84 --> 3593.36] mercy +[3593.36 --> 3594.84] and to define +[3594.84 --> 3595.58] who won't +[3595.58 --> 3597.12] receive mercy. +[3597.12 --> 3597.16] mercy. +[3597.76 --> 3598.24] Instead, +[3598.78 --> 3598.98] right, +[3599.08 --> 3599.66] Jonah wants +[3599.66 --> 3600.32] God to wipe +[3600.32 --> 3600.72] them out. +[3600.80 --> 3601.22] He says, +[3601.62 --> 3602.20] you are supposed +[3602.20 --> 3602.68] to be the +[3602.68 --> 3603.48] protector of +[3603.48 --> 3604.10] Israel +[3604.10 --> 3605.00] and Israel +[3605.00 --> 3605.58] alone. +[3606.04 --> 3606.56] And so, +[3606.76 --> 3607.98] in that anger, +[3608.16 --> 3608.74] he runs. +[3609.88 --> 3610.52] He runs +[3610.52 --> 3611.16] to the coast +[3611.16 --> 3611.86] to Joppa +[3611.86 --> 3612.58] and he boards +[3612.58 --> 3613.08] a ship +[3613.08 --> 3614.88] and he flees +[3614.88 --> 3616.08] to Tarshish. +[3617.12 --> 3618.06] He's trying +[3618.06 --> 3618.64] to flee +[3618.64 --> 3619.52] God's plan, +[3619.70 --> 3620.68] trying to flee +[3620.68 --> 3622.20] God's presence. +[3622.42 --> 3622.98] And remember, +[3623.14 --> 3624.20] you see Tarshish +[3624.20 --> 3625.02] on the far +[3625.02 --> 3626.16] western side +[3626.16 --> 3626.84] of the Mediterranean +[3626.84 --> 3627.12] Sea. +[3627.22 --> 3628.06] This is the +[3628.06 --> 3628.98] end of the +[3628.98 --> 3629.32] world. +[3630.44 --> 3631.12] It's about as +[3631.12 --> 3631.98] far away +[3631.98 --> 3633.40] from the +[3633.40 --> 3634.22] place of +[3634.22 --> 3635.22] God that +[3635.22 --> 3635.82] Jonah, +[3636.12 --> 3636.74] the place +[3636.74 --> 3637.24] where God +[3637.24 --> 3638.10] is known +[3638.10 --> 3638.94] to the people +[3638.94 --> 3639.44] that Jonah +[3639.44 --> 3639.92] can get. +[3639.92 --> 3641.80] Now, +[3641.94 --> 3643.90] at this time, +[3644.26 --> 3645.44] a lot of +[3645.44 --> 3647.26] people believed +[3647.26 --> 3648.22] that the +[3648.22 --> 3649.28] gods were +[3649.28 --> 3650.44] contained to +[3650.44 --> 3651.10] a particular +[3651.10 --> 3652.52] area or +[3652.52 --> 3652.84] they were +[3652.84 --> 3653.64] tied to +[3653.64 --> 3654.32] a particular +[3654.32 --> 3655.20] region. +[3655.98 --> 3656.46] And it's +[3656.46 --> 3657.50] possible that +[3657.50 --> 3658.50] Jonah was +[3658.50 --> 3659.18] just trying +[3659.18 --> 3660.12] to escape +[3660.12 --> 3661.04] the region +[3661.04 --> 3662.02] of Yahweh, +[3663.20 --> 3664.06] even though +[3664.06 --> 3665.04] Jonah himself +[3665.04 --> 3665.90] realizes and +[3665.90 --> 3666.30] knows that +[3666.30 --> 3667.02] that's impossible. +[3667.68 --> 3668.26] He says to +[3668.26 --> 3668.74] the sailors +[3668.74 --> 3669.52] in verse 9, +[3669.64 --> 3669.88] he says, +[3669.92 --> 3671.02] I am a +[3671.02 --> 3671.40] Hebrew. +[3671.94 --> 3672.42] I worship +[3672.42 --> 3672.96] the Lord, +[3673.08 --> 3673.62] the God +[3673.62 --> 3674.14] of heaven, +[3674.14 --> 3674.84] who made +[3674.84 --> 3675.62] the seas +[3675.62 --> 3676.32] and the +[3676.32 --> 3676.92] dry land. +[3677.84 --> 3678.08] Like, +[3678.14 --> 3678.44] in his +[3678.44 --> 3679.12] heart of +[3679.12 --> 3679.48] hearts, +[3679.54 --> 3680.14] he knows +[3680.14 --> 3680.78] there's no +[3680.78 --> 3681.64] escaping the +[3681.64 --> 3682.02] God of +[3682.02 --> 3682.20] heaven. +[3682.30 --> 3682.68] There's no +[3682.68 --> 3683.28] running from +[3683.28 --> 3684.04] him because +[3684.04 --> 3685.14] he created +[3685.14 --> 3685.82] the sea +[3685.82 --> 3686.24] and the +[3686.24 --> 3686.86] dry land. +[3687.22 --> 3687.62] And so, +[3687.74 --> 3688.20] there should +[3688.20 --> 3689.00] only be +[3689.00 --> 3689.62] submitting. +[3691.60 --> 3692.32] But while +[3692.32 --> 3692.72] on this +[3692.72 --> 3693.00] boat, +[3693.12 --> 3693.46] a great +[3693.46 --> 3694.38] storm comes +[3694.38 --> 3695.10] up and +[3695.10 --> 3695.68] the sailors +[3695.68 --> 3696.78] are terrified. +[3697.06 --> 3697.60] They're afraid +[3697.60 --> 3698.12] they're about +[3698.12 --> 3698.70] to die. +[3698.70 --> 3699.42] The boat +[3699.42 --> 3699.98] is rocking +[3699.98 --> 3700.74] around and +[3700.74 --> 3701.24] things are +[3701.24 --> 3701.94] falling off +[3701.94 --> 3702.40] and people +[3702.40 --> 3702.98] are crying +[3702.98 --> 3703.34] out. +[3704.30 --> 3704.82] And Jonah, +[3705.12 --> 3705.70] being woken +[3705.70 --> 3706.18] up by the +[3706.18 --> 3706.54] captain, +[3706.82 --> 3708.18] realizes that +[3708.18 --> 3708.90] because he +[3708.90 --> 3710.06] ran from God, +[3710.18 --> 3711.34] this storm has +[3711.34 --> 3712.42] fallen on them. +[3712.72 --> 3713.08] And so he +[3713.08 --> 3714.02] tells the sailors, +[3714.58 --> 3715.16] throw me +[3715.16 --> 3716.40] overboard and +[3716.40 --> 3716.92] you will be +[3716.92 --> 3717.24] saved. +[3717.34 --> 3717.66] In fact, +[3717.92 --> 3718.38] specifically, +[3718.58 --> 3718.92] he says, +[3719.08 --> 3720.10] throw me into +[3720.10 --> 3721.82] the sea and +[3721.82 --> 3722.44] it will become +[3722.44 --> 3722.82] calm. +[3722.82 --> 3724.54] Now, +[3725.50 --> 3726.02] interestingly, +[3726.34 --> 3727.20] the word +[3727.20 --> 3728.76] there was +[3728.76 --> 3729.44] originally written +[3729.44 --> 3730.08] in Hebrew. +[3730.58 --> 3731.44] The word in +[3731.44 --> 3732.20] Hebrew for +[3732.20 --> 3733.38] sea is +[3733.38 --> 3734.04] yam. +[3735.08 --> 3736.16] Y-A-M +[3736.16 --> 3736.78] for those of you +[3736.78 --> 3737.18] who are writing +[3737.18 --> 3737.48] it down. +[3738.10 --> 3739.60] Yam is also +[3739.60 --> 3741.04] the Ugaritic +[3741.04 --> 3742.36] word for the +[3742.36 --> 3743.54] Canaanite god +[3743.54 --> 3744.56] of the sea +[3744.56 --> 3745.52] called +[3745.52 --> 3746.52] yam. +[3746.52 --> 3748.94] And so +[3748.94 --> 3749.72] some see +[3749.72 --> 3751.08] this as +[3751.08 --> 3752.28] Jonah offering +[3752.28 --> 3753.34] himself as +[3753.34 --> 3754.08] a sacrifice +[3754.08 --> 3755.44] to yam, +[3755.64 --> 3756.30] the god of +[3756.30 --> 3756.68] the sea, +[3756.78 --> 3757.42] in order to +[3757.42 --> 3758.40] calm the sea. +[3760.46 --> 3760.98] Right? +[3761.06 --> 3761.90] And so he's +[3761.90 --> 3764.46] trying to +[3764.46 --> 3765.00] placate +[3765.00 --> 3766.44] another god +[3766.44 --> 3767.12] of a particular +[3767.12 --> 3768.88] region in +[3768.88 --> 3769.38] the midst of +[3769.38 --> 3769.58] this. +[3769.84 --> 3770.28] And what's +[3770.28 --> 3770.94] fascinating, +[3771.56 --> 3771.74] right, +[3771.82 --> 3772.16] look at +[3772.16 --> 3773.08] verse 13, +[3774.16 --> 3774.70] instead, +[3775.02 --> 3775.66] so Jonah says, +[3775.74 --> 3776.48] offer me as a +[3776.48 --> 3777.20] sacrifice to +[3777.20 --> 3778.06] yam and +[3778.06 --> 3778.78] these pagan +[3778.78 --> 3779.34] sailors. +[3780.62 --> 3781.06] Instead, +[3781.78 --> 3782.44] the men did +[3782.44 --> 3783.16] their best to +[3783.16 --> 3783.76] row back to +[3783.76 --> 3784.06] land. +[3784.92 --> 3785.40] That word +[3785.40 --> 3786.06] instead is +[3786.06 --> 3787.26] fascinating because +[3787.26 --> 3787.86] they probably +[3787.86 --> 3788.44] would have seen +[3788.44 --> 3789.02] the world through +[3789.02 --> 3789.70] that same lens +[3789.70 --> 3790.28] that Jonah would +[3790.28 --> 3790.36] have. +[3790.38 --> 3790.76] They probably +[3790.76 --> 3791.04] would have +[3791.04 --> 3791.44] believed that, +[3791.52 --> 3791.60] yeah, +[3791.90 --> 3792.64] yam is here +[3792.64 --> 3793.32] in this ocean +[3793.32 --> 3793.94] and if we +[3793.94 --> 3794.44] placate him, +[3794.52 --> 3794.86] this storm +[3794.86 --> 3795.32] will stop. +[3795.62 --> 3796.36] But instead, +[3797.50 --> 3798.04] they do +[3798.04 --> 3798.76] something different. +[3801.06 --> 3803.10] Instead of +[3803.10 --> 3804.82] sacrificing to +[3804.82 --> 3805.24] yam, +[3805.24 --> 3807.14] these sailors +[3807.14 --> 3808.04] cry out +[3808.04 --> 3809.04] to the Lord. +[3809.54 --> 3809.94] And again, +[3810.08 --> 3810.94] read that closely. +[3811.40 --> 3811.78] And if you're +[3811.78 --> 3812.32] looking at your +[3812.32 --> 3812.58] word, +[3812.92 --> 3813.74] at your Bibles, +[3813.94 --> 3814.38] the word +[3814.38 --> 3815.50] Lord there +[3815.50 --> 3816.24] is probably +[3816.24 --> 3817.30] in all caps, +[3817.54 --> 3817.72] right, +[3817.82 --> 3818.60] L-O-R-D, +[3818.74 --> 3819.46] in all caps. +[3819.46 --> 3820.24] That's because +[3820.24 --> 3821.14] it's translating +[3821.14 --> 3822.10] the Hebrew word +[3822.10 --> 3822.68] Yahweh, +[3822.92 --> 3823.34] which is the +[3823.34 --> 3824.36] covenant name +[3824.36 --> 3824.92] of God. +[3825.04 --> 3825.42] It is the +[3825.42 --> 3826.28] special name +[3826.28 --> 3827.36] that God +[3827.36 --> 3828.52] reveals himself +[3828.52 --> 3829.24] to Moses +[3829.24 --> 3830.28] through and +[3830.28 --> 3831.32] for his +[3831.32 --> 3831.94] people. +[3831.94 --> 3833.48] and here +[3833.48 --> 3834.30] it's on +[3834.30 --> 3834.94] the lips +[3834.94 --> 3835.64] of these +[3835.64 --> 3836.32] supposedly +[3836.32 --> 3837.06] pagan +[3837.06 --> 3838.24] mariners. +[3839.34 --> 3839.66] Do not +[3839.66 --> 3840.10] hold us +[3840.10 --> 3840.58] accountable +[3840.58 --> 3841.24] for killing +[3841.24 --> 3841.68] an innocent +[3841.68 --> 3842.02] man, +[3842.12 --> 3842.56] for you, +[3842.74 --> 3842.98] Lord, +[3843.08 --> 3843.66] have done +[3843.66 --> 3844.36] as you +[3844.36 --> 3845.34] pleased. +[3847.10 --> 3847.66] You, +[3847.84 --> 3848.12] Lord, +[3848.24 --> 3848.80] have done +[3848.80 --> 3849.52] as you +[3849.52 --> 3850.40] pleased. +[3850.84 --> 3851.64] This is the +[3851.64 --> 3852.08] confession +[3852.08 --> 3853.10] that should +[3853.10 --> 3853.66] be on the +[3853.66 --> 3854.08] lips of +[3854.08 --> 3854.40] Jonah. +[3854.40 --> 3854.48] Jonah. +[3856.76 --> 3857.36] But here +[3857.36 --> 3857.62] it is +[3857.62 --> 3858.08] coming from +[3858.08 --> 3858.38] these +[3858.38 --> 3859.68] sailors. +[3861.56 --> 3862.74] Who knows +[3862.74 --> 3863.50] this covenant +[3863.50 --> 3864.18] God who +[3864.18 --> 3864.90] is sovereign, +[3865.28 --> 3865.90] who rules, +[3866.20 --> 3866.76] who knows +[3866.76 --> 3867.10] that he +[3867.10 --> 3868.10] cannot escape +[3868.10 --> 3868.40] no matter +[3868.40 --> 3868.90] how far +[3868.90 --> 3869.56] he runs, +[3870.10 --> 3870.62] but he +[3870.62 --> 3871.00] doesn't make +[3871.00 --> 3871.60] that confession. +[3872.98 --> 3873.64] It comes +[3873.64 --> 3873.96] from the +[3873.96 --> 3874.46] outsiders. +[3875.50 --> 3875.88] It comes +[3875.88 --> 3876.18] from the +[3876.18 --> 3876.72] unexpected +[3876.72 --> 3877.86] ones. +[3878.72 --> 3878.92] Now, +[3879.50 --> 3880.82] don't hear +[3880.82 --> 3881.12] what I'm +[3881.12 --> 3881.68] not saying +[3881.68 --> 3883.00] because it +[3883.00 --> 3883.18] would be +[3883.18 --> 3883.90] really easy +[3883.90 --> 3884.38] for you +[3884.38 --> 3884.92] to stop +[3884.92 --> 3885.34] listening +[3885.34 --> 3885.80] at this +[3885.80 --> 3886.16] point +[3886.16 --> 3887.00] and think +[3887.00 --> 3887.44] that I'm +[3887.44 --> 3887.78] talking +[3887.78 --> 3888.06] about +[3888.06 --> 3888.32] some +[3888.32 --> 3888.64] sort +[3888.64 --> 3889.02] of +[3889.02 --> 3890.02] universalism, +[3891.40 --> 3891.56] right? +[3891.66 --> 3892.10] That I'm +[3892.10 --> 3892.68] talking about +[3892.68 --> 3893.40] some sort +[3893.40 --> 3894.78] of idea +[3894.78 --> 3895.18] that these +[3895.18 --> 3895.88] people didn't +[3895.88 --> 3896.52] know what +[3896.52 --> 3896.84] they were +[3896.84 --> 3897.22] believing +[3897.22 --> 3898.04] or what +[3898.04 --> 3898.34] they were +[3898.34 --> 3898.64] saying, +[3898.72 --> 3898.92] but they +[3898.92 --> 3899.34] just happened +[3899.34 --> 3899.66] to say +[3899.66 --> 3899.86] it. +[3900.74 --> 3901.08] But I +[3901.08 --> 3901.42] don't think +[3901.42 --> 3901.80] that's the +[3901.80 --> 3902.08] case, +[3902.16 --> 3902.40] and I +[3902.40 --> 3902.80] think that's +[3902.80 --> 3903.44] actually made +[3903.44 --> 3903.90] abundantly +[3903.90 --> 3904.44] clear from +[3904.44 --> 3904.86] the text +[3904.86 --> 3905.30] itself. +[3905.74 --> 3906.22] In verse +[3906.22 --> 3906.78] 16, +[3907.02 --> 3907.50] we read, +[3908.10 --> 3908.64] at this, +[3908.80 --> 3909.22] the men +[3909.22 --> 3910.26] greatly feared +[3910.26 --> 3910.76] the Lord, +[3910.88 --> 3911.16] again, +[3911.32 --> 3912.00] covenant name, +[3912.28 --> 3912.56] and they +[3912.56 --> 3913.06] offered a +[3913.06 --> 3913.84] sacrifice to +[3913.84 --> 3914.32] the Lord +[3914.32 --> 3914.94] and made +[3914.94 --> 3915.84] vows to +[3915.84 --> 3916.06] him. +[3917.64 --> 3917.98] Now, you +[3917.98 --> 3918.40] might hear +[3918.40 --> 3918.96] that and +[3918.96 --> 3919.20] think, +[3919.28 --> 3919.46] well, they +[3919.46 --> 3919.94] fear the +[3919.94 --> 3920.22] Lord, +[3920.32 --> 3920.96] they're afraid +[3920.96 --> 3921.54] because they're +[3921.54 --> 3922.04] afraid of +[3922.04 --> 3922.52] the storm. +[3923.52 --> 3924.26] But we +[3924.26 --> 3925.06] also know +[3925.06 --> 3926.06] regularly in +[3926.06 --> 3926.76] the Old Testament +[3926.76 --> 3927.32] scriptures, +[3927.58 --> 3928.18] right, that +[3928.18 --> 3929.48] to fear the +[3929.48 --> 3930.16] Lord means +[3930.16 --> 3931.00] something more, +[3931.38 --> 3931.56] right? +[3931.60 --> 3932.46] In Proverbs, +[3932.58 --> 3933.30] the fear of +[3933.30 --> 3933.94] the Lord is +[3933.94 --> 3934.44] the beginning +[3934.44 --> 3935.40] of wisdom. +[3936.12 --> 3936.78] And in that +[3936.78 --> 3937.26] sense, +[3937.52 --> 3938.72] fear means +[3938.72 --> 3939.38] awe, +[3939.52 --> 3939.98] it means +[3939.98 --> 3940.74] worship, +[3941.36 --> 3941.50] right? +[3941.50 --> 3941.88] It's a +[3941.88 --> 3942.76] right understanding +[3942.76 --> 3943.20] of the +[3943.20 --> 3944.06] relationship to +[3944.06 --> 3944.48] Yahweh, +[3944.58 --> 3944.94] who's the +[3944.94 --> 3945.78] God of +[3945.78 --> 3946.28] heaven and +[3946.28 --> 3946.82] the creator +[3946.82 --> 3947.30] of the +[3947.30 --> 3948.10] land and +[3948.10 --> 3948.44] of the +[3948.44 --> 3948.74] sea. +[3949.24 --> 3949.64] And because +[3949.64 --> 3950.80] these sailors +[3950.80 --> 3951.72] feared the +[3951.72 --> 3952.10] Lord, +[3952.48 --> 3953.00] what did they +[3953.00 --> 3953.54] do next? +[3954.34 --> 3954.62] Well, they +[3954.62 --> 3955.06] worshipped, +[3955.12 --> 3955.40] they made +[3955.40 --> 3956.16] sacrifice to +[3956.16 --> 3956.26] him, +[3956.32 --> 3956.66] they offered +[3956.66 --> 3957.22] vows to +[3957.22 --> 3957.46] him. +[3958.02 --> 3958.50] And so I +[3958.50 --> 3958.86] think that +[3958.86 --> 3959.16] the word +[3959.16 --> 3959.96] fear in +[3959.96 --> 3960.56] this text +[3960.56 --> 3961.34] is used +[3961.34 --> 3961.92] very +[3961.92 --> 3962.56] intentionally +[3962.56 --> 3963.94] to show +[3963.94 --> 3965.16] that it's +[3965.16 --> 3966.00] the second +[3966.00 --> 3966.56] sense, +[3966.62 --> 3966.98] it's the +[3966.98 --> 3967.62] worshipful +[3967.62 --> 3967.94] sense, +[3967.94 --> 3968.28] that these +[3968.28 --> 3968.70] pagan +[3968.70 --> 3969.20] sailors +[3969.20 --> 3970.14] worshipped +[3970.14 --> 3970.64] the Lord, +[3970.98 --> 3971.74] they feared +[3971.74 --> 3972.64] him more +[3972.64 --> 3973.72] greatly and +[3973.72 --> 3974.78] more appropriately +[3974.78 --> 3975.72] than Jonah +[3975.72 --> 3976.68] ever did. +[3979.98 --> 3980.76] And so now +[3980.76 --> 3981.34] think back to +[3981.34 --> 3981.74] the purpose +[3981.74 --> 3982.34] of this book. +[3983.20 --> 3983.80] As the +[3983.80 --> 3984.32] people of +[3984.32 --> 3984.60] Judah, +[3984.84 --> 3985.22] especially +[3985.22 --> 3986.02] after the +[3986.02 --> 3986.56] exile to +[3986.56 --> 3987.52] the Babylonians, +[3987.96 --> 3988.52] as they +[3988.52 --> 3989.18] hear this +[3989.18 --> 3989.44] story, +[3989.52 --> 3989.82] as they +[3989.82 --> 3990.44] read this +[3990.44 --> 3990.90] story, +[3991.28 --> 3992.12] their minds +[3992.12 --> 3992.66] begin to +[3992.66 --> 3993.24] turn on +[3993.24 --> 3994.04] that fact, +[3994.68 --> 3995.50] and they +[3995.50 --> 3995.82] begin to +[3995.82 --> 3996.38] ask themselves, +[3996.50 --> 3996.80] so what +[3996.80 --> 3997.08] does it +[3997.08 --> 3997.72] really mean? +[3997.94 --> 3998.40] To be +[3998.40 --> 3998.94] chosen by +[3998.94 --> 3999.26] God. +[4001.48 --> 4002.20] They begin +[4002.20 --> 4002.60] to wonder, +[4002.78 --> 4003.98] can we +[4003.98 --> 4004.86] rest on +[4004.86 --> 4005.72] the laurels +[4005.72 --> 4006.32] of having +[4006.32 --> 4007.30] Moses or +[4007.30 --> 4007.76] having the +[4007.76 --> 4008.06] law? +[4009.18 --> 4009.88] Or to +[4009.88 --> 4010.28] put it in +[4010.28 --> 4010.64] today's +[4010.64 --> 4011.08] context, +[4011.20 --> 4011.46] what does +[4011.46 --> 4011.78] it really +[4011.78 --> 4012.82] mean to +[4012.82 --> 4013.38] be Christian? +[4014.60 --> 4015.08] Can we +[4015.08 --> 4015.98] rest on +[4015.98 --> 4017.16] a 1700 +[4017.16 --> 4018.28] year history +[4018.28 --> 4019.04] of relative +[4019.04 --> 4019.54] Christian +[4019.54 --> 4020.08] priority, +[4020.22 --> 4020.50] at least +[4020.50 --> 4020.96] here in +[4020.96 --> 4021.40] the West, +[4021.50 --> 4021.82] and so +[4021.82 --> 4022.60] the social +[4022.60 --> 4023.06] structures +[4023.06 --> 4023.82] and the +[4023.82 --> 4024.32] laws of +[4024.32 --> 4024.72] the land +[4024.72 --> 4024.98] should +[4024.98 --> 4025.42] reflect +[4025.42 --> 4025.78] that? +[4026.00 --> 4026.28] Can we +[4026.28 --> 4026.68] rest on +[4026.68 --> 4026.90] those +[4026.90 --> 4027.34] laurels? +[4027.94 --> 4028.36] What does +[4028.36 --> 4028.72] it mean +[4028.72 --> 4029.08] to be +[4029.08 --> 4029.50] Christian +[4029.50 --> 4030.06] and to +[4030.06 --> 4030.28] go to +[4030.28 --> 4030.58] church +[4030.58 --> 4031.06] every week? +[4031.10 --> 4031.32] Is that +[4031.32 --> 4031.70] enough? +[4032.06 --> 4032.36] Am I +[4032.36 --> 4032.80] checking the +[4032.80 --> 4033.32] right boxes? +[4033.48 --> 4033.66] Am I +[4033.66 --> 4034.02] doing the +[4034.02 --> 4034.46] right things? +[4034.54 --> 4034.76] Am I +[4034.76 --> 4035.44] presuming too +[4035.44 --> 4035.88] much about +[4035.88 --> 4036.92] myself or +[4036.92 --> 4037.66] about what +[4037.66 --> 4038.62] I believe +[4038.62 --> 4039.22] God should +[4039.22 --> 4039.74] be doing +[4039.74 --> 4040.90] and not +[4040.90 --> 4041.46] actually having +[4041.46 --> 4041.84] my eyes +[4041.84 --> 4042.28] open to +[4042.28 --> 4042.70] what God +[4042.70 --> 4044.20] is doing +[4044.20 --> 4045.08] and where +[4045.08 --> 4045.84] God is +[4045.84 --> 4046.94] working? +[4046.94 --> 4047.56] God +[4047.56 --> 4049.56] is there +[4049.56 --> 4050.58] something deeper +[4050.58 --> 4051.92] something more +[4051.92 --> 4052.32] that should +[4052.32 --> 4052.86] be happening +[4052.86 --> 4053.32] in our +[4053.32 --> 4053.88] hearts +[4053.88 --> 4054.98] and among +[4054.98 --> 4055.50] us +[4055.50 --> 4056.32] as we +[4056.32 --> 4056.64] gather? +[4059.40 --> 4060.08] Genuine +[4060.08 --> 4060.74] belief +[4060.74 --> 4062.30] requires +[4062.30 --> 4063.54] conversion +[4063.54 --> 4064.78] conversion +[4064.78 --> 4065.80] requires a +[4065.80 --> 4067.00] new heart +[4067.00 --> 4067.54] in the +[4067.54 --> 4068.06] language of +[4068.06 --> 4068.30] the New +[4068.30 --> 4068.70] Testament +[4068.70 --> 4070.06] it requires +[4070.06 --> 4070.42] that you +[4070.42 --> 4071.10] be born +[4071.10 --> 4071.62] again +[4071.62 --> 4073.80] these men +[4073.80 --> 4075.48] these sailors +[4075.48 --> 4076.24] are an +[4076.24 --> 4077.18] example of +[4077.18 --> 4077.70] what that +[4077.70 --> 4078.30] might look +[4078.30 --> 4078.66] like +[4078.66 --> 4079.36] and it +[4079.36 --> 4080.00] ought to +[4080.00 --> 4080.82] be surprising +[4080.82 --> 4081.44] to you +[4081.44 --> 4084.44] now Jonah +[4084.44 --> 4085.08] does end up +[4085.08 --> 4085.52] overboard +[4085.52 --> 4087.08] right he +[4087.08 --> 4087.64] does end up +[4087.64 --> 4087.90] in the +[4087.90 --> 4088.56] raging sea +[4088.56 --> 4088.96] and it +[4088.96 --> 4089.58] does calm +[4089.58 --> 4089.98] down +[4089.98 --> 4090.54] because he +[4090.54 --> 4091.30] is given +[4091.30 --> 4091.66] over +[4091.66 --> 4092.10] and as +[4092.10 --> 4092.72] we read +[4092.72 --> 4093.20] in verse +[4093.20 --> 4093.80] 17 +[4093.80 --> 4094.66] the Lord +[4094.66 --> 4095.44] does provide +[4095.44 --> 4095.90] a huge +[4095.90 --> 4096.50] fish to +[4096.50 --> 4096.86] swallow +[4096.86 --> 4097.28] Jonah +[4097.28 --> 4097.84] and Jonah +[4097.84 --> 4098.48] is in +[4098.48 --> 4099.22] the belly +[4099.22 --> 4099.66] of that +[4099.66 --> 4099.96] fish +[4099.96 --> 4100.64] three days +[4100.64 --> 4101.46] and three +[4101.46 --> 4101.84] nights +[4101.84 --> 4104.36] and that's +[4104.36 --> 4104.82] kind of the +[4104.82 --> 4105.22] part of the +[4105.22 --> 4105.68] children's +[4105.68 --> 4106.12] story that +[4106.12 --> 4106.42] we get +[4106.42 --> 4106.68] right +[4106.68 --> 4107.92] and maybe +[4107.92 --> 4108.18] that's +[4108.18 --> 4108.46] it +[4108.46 --> 4112.74] now +[4112.74 --> 4115.74] as we +[4115.74 --> 4116.18] ask +[4116.18 --> 4116.86] ourselves +[4116.86 --> 4117.70] this +[4117.70 --> 4118.56] question +[4118.56 --> 4120.10] of how +[4120.10 --> 4121.44] is God's +[4121.44 --> 4122.20] election +[4122.20 --> 4123.32] bigger +[4123.32 --> 4124.40] than what I +[4124.40 --> 4124.84] think he +[4124.84 --> 4125.34] should rightly +[4125.34 --> 4126.18] do I +[4126.18 --> 4126.54] also want +[4126.54 --> 4126.82] to draw 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4728.22] And as the nations rise and fall +[4728.22 --> 4731.82] Your sovereignty remains +[4731.82 --> 4737.82] You are, you are +[4737.82 --> 4744.78] You are the one true God +[4744.78 --> 4752.44] From everlasting to everlasting +[4752.44 --> 4759.50] You are God +[4759.50 --> 4766.74] From everlasting to everlasting +[4766.74 --> 4773.22] You are God +[4773.22 --> 4778.34] In faithfulness your love extends +[4778.34 --> 4780.82] Through times of turbulence +[4780.82 --> 4788.34] Adopting those who call upon your name +[4788.34 --> 4793.46] And every generation joins +[4793.46 --> 4796.58] Songs of grateful praise +[4796.58 --> 4802.18] You are, you are +[4802.18 --> 4809.46] You are the one true God +[4809.46 --> 4816.78] From everlasting to everlasting +[4816.78 --> 4822.18] You are God +[4822.18 --> 4830.76] From everlasting to everlasting +[4830.76 --> 4836.84] You are God +[4836.84 --> 4840.28] Eternal +[4840.28 --> 4843.50] Immortal +[4843.50 --> 4847.50] Invisible +[4847.50 --> 4850.56] God +[4850.56 --> 4854.50] Eternal +[4854.50 --> 4857.50] Immortal +[4857.50 --> 4859.50] Invisible +[4859.50 --> 4880.12] God +[4880.12 --> 4894.12] Eternal, immortal, invisible God. +[4894.12 --> 4909.12] From everlasting to everlasting, you are God. +[4910.12 --> 4924.12] From everlasting to everlasting, you are God. +[4924.12 --> 4932.12] You are God. +[4940.12 --> 4950.12] You are God. +[4950.12 --> 4952.12] You are God. +[4952.12 --> 4956.12] You are God. +[4956.12 --> 4958.12] You are God. +[4958.12 --> 4960.12] You are God. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - April 30, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - April 30, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..8955e746696c202eb63fda001eda54f9f72ae2b5 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - April 30, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,41 @@ +• Spring and new beginnings +• Gratitude for sunshine after a dark spring +• Prayer for those dealing with loneliness, health issues, and life challenges +• Caregivers for aging parents +• Those mourning the loss of a loved one +• Mental illness support and guidance for friends/family members +• Physical health issues (broken bones, hip replacements) +• Cancer patients (Sai Visser, John Koenig) +• Support for young people transitioning to adulthood +• Anxiety about decisions and independence +• Wisdom and patience for parents and youth +• The speaker prays and thanks God for saving him from the fish +• Jonah chapter 2 is a poem/thanksgiving psalm that reflects on Jonah's experiences and thoughts +• The context of Jonah chapter 1 (Jonah's hypocrisy and refusal to obey God) is crucial in understanding the meaning of the poem +• The sailors on the boat tried to save themselves from the storm, but ultimately threw Jonah overboard when they realized it was their only hope +• God sent a fish to swallow Jonah as a means of saving him +• Jonah's disobedience and denial to prophesy despite knowing God's will +• Jonah's knowledge that God is gracious, compassionate, slow to anger, and relents from sin +• The structure and genre of the poem written by Jonah in Jonah 2 +• Jonah's perception of the storm as a means for God to save him, demonstrating God's sovereignty +• God's sovereignty in all things is a central theme +• Jonah's story illustrates God's providence and power to use even suffering for good +• Contrast between Jonah's actions and his theology, showing him as a man of contradiction +• Similarities between Jonah's story and that of Noah, highlighting God's mercy and justice +• Jonah's failure to repent of his sin despite acknowledging its role in the storm's occurrence +• The human tendency to continue sinning despite knowing what God wants +• Discomfort as a reason for not obeying God's call +• Salvation being secured through God's faithfulness and promises +• The importance of new life in Christ, using Jonah's story as an example +• Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice and model of obedience to God +• The connection between Jonah's story and the story of Jesus +• God's plan for Jesus' resurrection was established before his crucifixion +• Salvation is a gift of God's mercy and justice +• Christians have an identity in Christ, as freed sinners and redeemed children of God +• As followers of Christ, we are sent to preach the good news to others +• God is sovereign over all things, including salvation and our actions +• Salvation belongs to God, not us +• We share the gospel because it's who we are, not to earn salvation or avoid punishment +• Expressions of gratitude and praise to God +• References to the Bible (e.g. "Salvation belongs to our God", "The King of kings and the Lord of lords") +• Invocation of blessings from God ("Go with God's blessing", "The Lord bless you and keep you") \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - April 30, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - April 30, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 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you. +[749.98 --> 779.98] Thank you. +[779.98 --> 809.96] It's really quiet. +[809.96 --> 816.18] that's a bit of a challenge so I'm going to be speaking to that in my prayer. Let's go to the +[816.18 --> 821.94] Lord in prayer. Heavenly Father we come before you today on this beautiful weekend. After a dark and +[821.94 --> 826.96] wet spring we're grateful for the beautiful warm sunshine we are getting. We're reminded by your +[826.96 --> 832.48] faithfulness in the growing of the grass, the buds on the trees, and the flowers that feel safe to +[832.48 --> 837.96] come out and share their beauty. Lord we are thankful for when spring gives us the thoughts +[837.96 --> 843.38] and feelings of new beginnings or a fresh start. We are thankful for the energy that spring gives us +[843.38 --> 847.80] as we tackle projects around the house and the enjoyment of getting outside and enjoying nature. +[848.84 --> 853.74] For many of us spring is a great time of the year and we look forward to its newness but for many +[853.74 --> 859.18] this season is just like any other and brings it with it loneliness, health issues, and life challenges. +[860.26 --> 864.78] We think of those Lord who are caring for aging parents and working through the challenges that +[864.78 --> 870.08] go along with that. Give wisdom and patience to those who are involved with this right now. +[870.82 --> 875.22] For those who mourn the loss of a loved one this time of the year doesn't give them a break from that. +[875.64 --> 882.18] The hole that is left by the loss of a loved one is forever part of their lives. As difficult as this +[882.18 --> 886.76] may be we ask Lord that you help those in this situation to find their new normal. +[886.76 --> 895.36] Spring doesn't give those a break who are suffering from mental illness or those in our life that are suffering from mental illness. +[896.32 --> 901.40] Help us as friends or family members of those suffering to walk beside and support our loved ones. +[902.28 --> 908.80] It is very difficult to know what to do at times but give us the courage to be ready and willing to be leaned on when necessary. +[910.54 --> 913.54] Lord we think of those who are going through some physical health issues. +[913.54 --> 918.90] I mentioned many already this morning. We think of Fred Kuntz's mom who broke her hip recently. +[919.76 --> 926.22] A lot of these broken bones and ailments like this can be a long road to recovery and a hard on the +[926.22 --> 930.00] psychological mental side of things for recovery to happen. +[931.16 --> 936.46] Lord we continue to pray for Sai Visser as he goes through chemotherapy for the cancer he is fighting. +[937.16 --> 940.54] Lord we pray for healing and strength for Sai and Greta at this time. +[940.54 --> 946.76] As well as John Koenig a former member of this church we pray for him too and his cancer fight. +[950.50 --> 955.06] Lord we want to pray for our young people as many are coming home from university or college. +[956.00 --> 963.44] Many are graduating from university or college and still many are finishing high school and are ready to embark on post high school journey. +[963.44 --> 965.72] We pray for these young people. +[966.26 --> 970.28] We know we pray for these young people and their parents. +[970.98 --> 975.30] There's a lot of anxiety about all the decisions that need to be made as adulthood approaches. +[975.82 --> 981.46] We pray for parents that are still relied upon for wisdom and patience as adulthood approaches. +[981.60 --> 983.62] Whether it be to go to school or not. +[983.98 --> 988.00] What program to take or what to do when I graduate or who to choose as a partner. +[988.00 --> 990.24] These are big decisions. +[990.86 --> 994.04] Lord we ask for your wisdom for parents and the youth. +[994.70 --> 999.86] We are thankful that you are in control and we can trust that as your children we are in good hands. +[1000.18 --> 1000.86] Your hands. +[1002.16 --> 1003.94] Thank you Lord for this church Emmanuel. +[1005.44 --> 1008.50] We are thankful for our hard working staff and all the work they do. +[1008.92 --> 1013.64] We also thank you Lord for all the many volunteers that help this church function in the matter it does. +[1013.64 --> 1020.66] From council members to ushers to those working with all ages of youth, worship teams and the visual arts. +[1021.08 --> 1023.92] We are grateful for the many talents that are here at this church. +[1025.36 --> 1030.28] As I wrap this prayer up Lord I was reminded recently of the Psalm 23. +[1030.28 --> 1035.36] That we often learn as a child and put into our memory that offers comfort for all. +[1036.50 --> 1037.60] The Lord is my shepherd. +[1037.96 --> 1038.80] I lack nothing. +[1039.72 --> 1041.70] He makes me lie down in green pastures. +[1041.70 --> 1044.22] He leads me beside quiet waters. +[1044.34 --> 1045.64] He refreshes my soul. +[1045.94 --> 1048.98] He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake. +[1049.94 --> 1052.76] Even though I walk through the darkest valley I fear no evil. +[1053.76 --> 1054.78] For you are with me. +[1054.94 --> 1056.98] Your rod and your staff they comfort me. +[1057.84 --> 1060.68] You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. +[1061.72 --> 1063.02] You anoint my head with oil. +[1063.18 --> 1063.70] My cup overflows. +[1065.54 --> 1068.82] Surely goodness and mercy and love will follow me all the days of my life. +[1068.82 --> 1071.26] And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. +[1073.48 --> 1077.18] Lord as your children replay that we will feel your presence this week. +[1077.86 --> 1083.32] Give us the courage and wisdom and time to show others in our daily lives that you are the light in our life. +[1084.42 --> 1087.40] Please be with Josh this morning as he brings the word to us. +[1088.00 --> 1090.00] And give him strength and courage to do so. +[1090.20 --> 1091.88] We ask all this in your name. +[1092.18 --> 1092.40] Amen. +[1092.40 --> 1092.50] Amen. +[1092.50 --> 1092.54] Amen. +[1092.54 --> 1092.56] Amen. +[1092.56 --> 1092.58] Amen. +[1098.82 --> 1099.82] Amen. +[1124.86 --> 1125.56] We're on? +[1125.88 --> 1126.16] Okay. +[1126.60 --> 1126.90] Cool. +[1126.90 --> 1129.56] I don't know what I would do if this mic stopped working. +[1129.96 --> 1131.22] I'm not as skilled as Chris is. +[1134.26 --> 1134.70] Okay. +[1136.62 --> 1137.68] Good morning, everyone. +[1138.38 --> 1140.52] Today we are looking at Jonah chapter 2. +[1141.10 --> 1146.16] If you have your Bibles, whether physical or on your phone, follow along. +[1146.94 --> 1148.70] It will also be on the screen if you don't have one. +[1151.10 --> 1152.02] Jonah chapter 2. +[1152.02 --> 1157.14] From inside the fish, Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. +[1158.08 --> 1158.66] He said, +[1158.66 --> 1162.14] In my distress, I called to the Lord, and he answered me. +[1162.84 --> 1167.76] From deep in the realm of the dead, I called for help, and you listened to my cry. +[1168.62 --> 1174.08] You hurled me into the depths, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about me. +[1174.44 --> 1177.10] All your waves and breakers swept over me. +[1177.66 --> 1183.20] I said, I have been banished from your sight, yet I will look again towards your holy temple. +[1183.20 --> 1186.06] The engulfing waters threatened me. +[1186.38 --> 1187.48] The deep surrounded me. +[1187.74 --> 1189.40] Seaweed was wrapped around my head. +[1190.18 --> 1192.24] To the roots of the mountains, I sank down. +[1192.66 --> 1195.16] The earth beneath barred me in forever. +[1196.30 --> 1199.42] But you, Lord my God, brought my life up from the pit. +[1200.08 --> 1206.58] When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple. +[1206.58 --> 1210.66] Those who cling to worthless idols turn away from God's love for them. +[1211.22 --> 1215.08] But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. +[1216.10 --> 1220.58] What I have vowed, I will make good, and I will say, salvation comes from the Lord. +[1221.58 --> 1225.00] And the Lord commanded the fish, and had vomited Jonah onto dry land. +[1227.16 --> 1228.36] This is the word of the Lord. +[1228.36 --> 1229.36] Okay. +[1234.88 --> 1241.98] So, if you've been following along on your phones or in your physical Bible, then you probably noticed that chapter 2 looks different than the rest of the book. +[1243.18 --> 1245.80] Or at least it sounds different when you hear it. +[1246.66 --> 1250.40] That's because, as Chris mentioned on Sunday, it's a poem, last Sunday. +[1251.28 --> 1253.22] Specifically, it's a Thanksgiving psalm. +[1253.78 --> 1257.74] But before we get into the poem and dissect it, we have to understand the setting. +[1258.36 --> 1261.20] When you read the poem as it is, it sounds great. +[1261.66 --> 1269.18] But after you understand it in its context, your perspective on what Jonah is saying about himself and about God is quite interesting. +[1270.04 --> 1271.44] The poem is not just a poem. +[1271.94 --> 1275.54] It's an insight into what Jonah is thinking and to what he's like as a person. +[1276.68 --> 1282.92] The poem serves to tell you why Jonah has behaved the way he has and why he will behave the way he does the rest of the book. +[1284.72 --> 1286.86] Jonah, as we learn in chapter 1, is a hypocrite. +[1286.86 --> 1294.10] And Jonah chapter 2 relies on the context of Jonah 1, so we're going to have to quickly review what we learned last Sunday. +[1295.10 --> 1295.80] This is it. +[1296.66 --> 1302.00] Jonah receives a message from God to go to the Ninevites and to speak against their evil. +[1302.00 --> 1314.16] He charters a boat to the city of Tarshish, which at the time was believed to be southern Spain at the gates of Gibraltar, in the opposite direction of Nineveh. +[1315.42 --> 1317.80] God then throws a storm at Jonah's boat. +[1319.10 --> 1325.80] The sailors on the boat pray to their gods for help because they're frightened at the power of the storm, but their attempts failed. +[1325.80 --> 1331.78] They find Jonah sleeping on the boat, and they get angry at him, and they bring him out to pray to his god as well. +[1332.76 --> 1337.54] The men cast lots to see whose sin is a result and caused the storm. +[1338.08 --> 1340.48] The lot falls on Jonah, and Jonah says, +[1340.62 --> 1345.70] I am a Hebrew, and I fear the Lord, the God of heaven and earth, who made the sea and the land. +[1346.22 --> 1347.82] The men are outraged at this. +[1348.42 --> 1351.22] Jonah tells them to throw him overboard, and the storm will stop. +[1351.22 --> 1357.10] But the men don't throw him overboard because they don't want to kill a prophet of God initially, so they try to row back. +[1358.20 --> 1360.26] Then, storm gets worse. +[1360.76 --> 1364.00] They pray to the Lord that he doesn't punish them for killing his prophet. +[1364.44 --> 1369.46] They throw him overboard, and then they offer sacrifices and vows because the storm ceases. +[1370.14 --> 1372.24] And the Lord appointed a fish to swallow Jonah. +[1373.28 --> 1374.12] That's the story. +[1374.50 --> 1375.12] We remember that. +[1375.78 --> 1378.94] Now, there are three things to notice in this series of events. +[1378.94 --> 1381.20] When you compare it to what he says in Jonah 2. +[1382.66 --> 1385.72] One, the first thing is that Jonah is a prophet of the Lord. +[1386.28 --> 1391.10] But, when he's told to prophesy, he goes in the opposite direction. +[1391.60 --> 1394.54] To specifically get away from the presence of the Lord. +[1395.22 --> 1397.32] Jonah willfully disobeys God's command. +[1398.36 --> 1403.68] When Jonah identifies himself, to the sailors, as one who obeys, he says, +[1403.68 --> 1409.38] I am a Hebrew who fears the Lord, God of heaven and earth, who made the sea and the land. +[1409.92 --> 1412.48] But, Jonah knows he's disobeying. +[1412.94 --> 1414.52] He knows that what he's doing is wrong. +[1414.66 --> 1419.56] And by his own admission, him saying that the Lord is the Lord of heaven and earth, +[1419.98 --> 1421.48] he knows he can't get away from him. +[1422.58 --> 1426.80] And third, when they ask him what to do, he says, throw me into the sea. +[1426.80 --> 1429.24] He tells them to kill him. +[1431.50 --> 1433.66] Without any attempt at repentance. +[1434.52 --> 1435.86] Jonah is a prophet of God. +[1436.26 --> 1437.74] He knows that God would forgive. +[1438.52 --> 1440.24] In chapter 4, Jonah says this about God. +[1440.92 --> 1443.80] I knew you were gracious and compassionate, God. +[1444.12 --> 1446.66] Slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. +[1447.12 --> 1449.04] A God who relents from sin and calamity. +[1450.16 --> 1451.90] Jonah knows that his God would forgive him. +[1452.24 --> 1454.46] But, he would rather die. +[1456.80 --> 1461.24] This seems like a very different Jonah than the one who wrote the poem. +[1461.90 --> 1467.30] The one who wrote the poem sounds like he understands and appreciates God's deliverance and salvation. +[1467.96 --> 1471.34] The Jonah who wrote the poem sounds obedient, pious, and thankful. +[1473.84 --> 1479.46] Jonah chapter 2 is telling us that Jonah needs the message he is carrying as much as the Ninevites. +[1480.42 --> 1484.18] That he, in fact, is no better than the sinners or the pagans. +[1484.18 --> 1488.26] That he hates so much, he would rather die than tell them the message from God. +[1489.00 --> 1491.92] And that message is that God is gracious and compassionate. +[1492.52 --> 1494.78] Slow to anger and abounding in love. +[1495.46 --> 1497.48] A God who relents from sin and calamity. +[1498.24 --> 1499.70] Salvation belongs to the Lord. +[1499.70 --> 1505.94] To see this more clearly, we must go back to the text and piece together some ideas. +[1506.76 --> 1510.14] We have the setting, and now we need to dive into the structure of the poem itself. +[1510.88 --> 1514.68] As I said before, the poem Jonah writes here is a Thanksgiving psalm. +[1515.14 --> 1517.40] The Thanksgiving psalm has six aspects to them. +[1517.40 --> 1526.20] If you want to follow along or see it in your Bible yourselves, I'm going to read the aspects out in order so you can see the verses for the structure and how it forms. +[1526.88 --> 1530.18] If there is a slide, there's no slide. +[1530.42 --> 1531.08] There was a slide. +[1531.28 --> 1531.66] That's okay. +[1532.14 --> 1533.26] Oh, there it is. +[1533.40 --> 1533.74] Awesome. +[1533.96 --> 1534.12] Okay. +[1534.30 --> 1535.20] So you can follow along. +[1535.26 --> 1535.94] I have the verses up. +[1535.96 --> 1536.58] I'm going to read them out. +[1536.84 --> 1537.04] Okay. +[1537.92 --> 1539.64] The introductory summary is first. +[1540.18 --> 1542.08] In my distress, I called to the Lord. +[1542.30 --> 1543.12] He answered me. +[1543.12 --> 1546.12] The second is a recollection of the crisis. +[1546.84 --> 1548.66] The engulfing waters threatened me. +[1548.96 --> 1549.94] The deep surrounded me. +[1550.02 --> 1551.60] The seaweed wrapped around my head. +[1552.28 --> 1553.88] Third is a cry for help. +[1554.44 --> 1559.54] When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple. +[1561.02 --> 1563.62] The fourth aspect is a description of the deliverance. +[1563.98 --> 1566.82] But you, Lord my God, brought my life up from the pit. +[1567.42 --> 1568.94] And fifth, the vows. +[1568.94 --> 1573.24] But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you, Lord. +[1573.96 --> 1575.36] What I have vowed, I will make good. +[1575.76 --> 1576.80] And sixth, praise. +[1577.68 --> 1579.48] Salvation belongs to the Lord. +[1580.64 --> 1584.42] Now, there are many examples of Thanksgiving psalms in the book of Psalms. +[1584.52 --> 1588.60] But specifically, Psalm 32 is a good and concise example of this style. +[1588.72 --> 1592.84] And I would recommend you read it so that you can see how this pattern continues in other psalms. +[1593.28 --> 1594.54] But, back to Jonah. +[1594.54 --> 1600.76] Now that we know the genre of the poem and its structure, we can see how Jonah perceives this whole situation. +[1601.24 --> 1603.00] And what we find will surprise you. +[1604.36 --> 1606.86] God sees this calamity as from God. +[1607.50 --> 1610.12] You hurled me into the depths, into the very heart of the seas. +[1610.24 --> 1611.94] The currents swirled around me. +[1612.80 --> 1614.84] Jonah knows that only God can save him. +[1615.26 --> 1616.64] Salvation belongs to the Lord. +[1616.64 --> 1620.38] Two, Jonah knows that this storm is from God. +[1620.52 --> 1626.02] And that the currents and the weeds that are dragging him to the depths, the place of the dead, are from God. +[1628.10 --> 1630.00] We don't like hearing this. +[1630.44 --> 1635.46] We don't like believing that God would use chaos, destruction, calamity, and pain. +[1636.22 --> 1640.38] In short, we like it when God is silencing the storm with a calm voice. +[1640.38 --> 1643.10] We don't like it when he's hurling the storm at us. +[1643.10 --> 1649.02] But one of the most vital characteristics of who God is is his sovereignty. +[1650.00 --> 1651.82] That his will reigns supreme. +[1652.38 --> 1659.30] Which means that if he doesn't have control of the storm or the waves or suffering or pain or death, then he is not sovereign. +[1660.54 --> 1667.38] And God not being sovereign is scarier and way, way, way worse than if he is Lord over the storm. +[1667.38 --> 1675.34] Because if he's not sovereign, that means that when time comes, we can't pray as Jonah did for God to rescue us. +[1675.74 --> 1679.76] If God is not the Lord over calamity, then when it comes, we have no hope. +[1680.40 --> 1681.60] We have no comfort. +[1682.74 --> 1691.10] However, if God is sovereign over those things, then we know that God in his perfect wisdom is somehow using it for good. +[1691.72 --> 1694.80] We might not understand, but we have hope. +[1694.80 --> 1698.86] As I said before, we don't like hearing this. +[1699.18 --> 1700.02] Not today, at least. +[1700.78 --> 1706.80] We are so comfortable in this blessed country, Canada, and so used to hearing that only God will rescue us, +[1706.86 --> 1710.94] that when we hear that God is the one who sends the storm, we reject it. +[1712.88 --> 1718.94] The Heidelberg Catechism, the document of Reformed Church, holds as a good reflection of the teachings of the Bible, +[1719.18 --> 1721.12] speaks to this issue particularly well. +[1721.12 --> 1725.38] The Lord's Day 10 speaks about God's sovereignty in this way. +[1729.10 --> 1731.50] What do you understand by the providence of God? +[1732.60 --> 1735.82] God's providence is his almighty and ever-present power, +[1736.18 --> 1740.72] whereby as with his hand he still upholds heaven and earth and all creatures, +[1741.28 --> 1745.14] and so governs them that leaf and blade, rain and drought, +[1745.14 --> 1751.20] fruitful and barren years, food and drink, health and sickness, riches and poverty, +[1751.62 --> 1756.28] indeed all things come to us not by chance, but by his fatherly hand. +[1756.28 --> 1765.76] The author of Jonah and the writer of the Heidelberg Catechism are telling us that the fact that God is sovereign over the storm +[1765.76 --> 1770.34] is not a thing that should strike terror in our hearts, but rather stir hope. +[1771.18 --> 1779.16] For this reason, God is able to use every moment and every act with an appropriate measure of justice and mercy +[1779.16 --> 1782.56] in both Jonah's lives and ours. +[1783.14 --> 1786.94] For because of this, we can declare with Jonah that salvation belongs to the Lord. +[1788.66 --> 1789.70] Remember that for later. +[1792.26 --> 1797.32] Jonah acknowledges that him being in the raging storm and drowning is because of God. +[1798.86 --> 1801.34] Jonah leaves out a very important part of the whole story, though. +[1801.34 --> 1810.50] Jonah makes no mention of his sin, of his blatant and willing disobedience to prophesy to Nineveh. +[1811.52 --> 1815.98] Jonah does say that it is the Lord who saves him, and without the Lord he would be dead, +[1816.78 --> 1822.52] but Jonah also says that it's because he, Jonah, will make the sacrifice, +[1822.96 --> 1827.76] that he, Jonah, will make the vows, that he, Jonah, prayed to God, that he, Jonah, cried out. +[1827.76 --> 1830.00] It was Jonah who remembered God. +[1830.22 --> 1832.32] The Lord heard him and saved him as a result, +[1833.00 --> 1835.36] unlike the idol worshipers who give up their salvation. +[1837.26 --> 1841.62] There's another story that has similarities to Jonah that you may be familiar with, +[1841.96 --> 1843.18] the story of Noah. +[1844.18 --> 1845.80] Noah is told by God to build an ark +[1845.80 --> 1850.34] because God was going to send a flood to wipe out man's sin from the earth by killing them all. +[1851.30 --> 1853.90] Unlike Jonah, Noah was faithfully obeying. +[1853.90 --> 1860.08] God, he builds the ark, and two of every animal are saved because salvation belongs to the Lord. +[1860.88 --> 1864.14] Noah finds himself in a similarly dismal situation as Jonah. +[1864.78 --> 1865.92] He's in a chaotic ocean. +[1866.52 --> 1869.22] Noah is in a giant boat that's saving his life, +[1869.76 --> 1871.80] and this chaos was because of sin. +[1873.52 --> 1879.58] In this story, the central phrase and the central theme of the whole story of Noah is Genesis 8-1. +[1880.14 --> 1881.86] God remembered Noah. +[1881.86 --> 1886.22] And then God relented from disaster and the floodwaters subsided. +[1887.36 --> 1890.84] The central theme was not Noah remembered God, +[1891.32 --> 1894.88] then promised to do some sacrifices, make some vows, and God rescued him. +[1895.54 --> 1895.90] No. +[1896.62 --> 1898.02] God remembered Noah. +[1898.44 --> 1899.74] God sent the flood. +[1900.20 --> 1901.20] God saved Noah. +[1901.64 --> 1903.52] The same thing is happening with Jonah. +[1904.16 --> 1905.30] God sent the storm. +[1905.76 --> 1907.20] God saved Jonah. +[1907.20 --> 1916.40] Now, if we bring everything we've learned together about the setting, the story, what leads him to cry out, +[1916.62 --> 1920.32] and what is in the psalm, we see that Jonah is a man of contradiction. +[1921.38 --> 1922.62] These are the contradictions. +[1923.16 --> 1927.54] Jonah is a prophet of God, and yet he refuses to prophesy. +[1927.54 --> 1934.12] Jonah is running from the presence of God, and yet when he tells the sailors about God, +[1934.84 --> 1937.54] Jonah says that the Lord is the God of the whole earth and made everything. +[1937.54 --> 1944.22] The third contradiction is that Jonah is so desperate to avoid prophesying to Nineveh that he wants to die, +[1944.72 --> 1950.78] and he gets them to throw him overboard, and yet he is thankful to God who delivers him from his drowning. +[1951.82 --> 1958.30] And four, Jonah admits that the storm is there because of his sin, and yet doesn't repent of his sin. +[1958.30 --> 1966.22] He just cries out because he's in distress, and because he remembered God and promised sacrifices and vows, and God saves him. +[1968.36 --> 1974.06] With all these contradictory beliefs, Jonah is a man who knows better and yet doesn't do better. +[1974.76 --> 1976.24] He's a hypocrite, a sinner. +[1977.24 --> 1979.72] This isn't the VeggieTales version of Jonah that we're used to. +[1979.72 --> 1988.90] However, when I read this story, I see me. +[1989.80 --> 1995.82] On one hand, I see my sin, my failure, my disobedience, my reluctance to obey. +[1996.60 --> 2002.24] And yet, on the other hand, I see my theology degree, I see my pattern of prayer, my study of the Word. +[2002.58 --> 2004.24] I see my job here, doing this. +[2004.72 --> 2007.74] I see that I know better, and yet I don't do better. +[2007.74 --> 2013.50] Jonah, like myself, like us, we know better. +[2014.18 --> 2020.14] We know that we've been called to obey, and we know that God has called us to do, and yet we continue to sin. +[2020.84 --> 2026.38] We are men and women of contradiction, saved by Christ, and yet we sin. +[2028.64 --> 2033.68] And when we feel the call of God to obey, to stop repeating the same sins over and over, +[2033.68 --> 2039.10] sometimes we listen, but sometimes we continue because we don't want to obey. +[2039.80 --> 2043.78] We would rather continue in sin because to obey would be uncomfortable. +[2044.86 --> 2049.56] Sometimes we feel God telling us to say something to someone, to go tell someone about Him, +[2049.88 --> 2054.82] to go say to someone that God is a redemptive God, that they can find redemption in Christ. +[2054.82 --> 2057.88] But we don't do it because it makes us feel uncomfortable. +[2059.44 --> 2064.78] A person could be saved from hell, and we let our discomfort get in the way. +[2072.26 --> 2075.78] But let's remember, salvation belongs to the Lord. +[2076.56 --> 2077.52] And this is where it matters. +[2077.52 --> 2081.70] We as Christians know that our salvation is secured. +[2082.10 --> 2084.72] It's secured because God is faithful to keep His promises. +[2085.26 --> 2088.72] And we who have been baptized with Christ have been promised new life. +[2089.86 --> 2092.04] 1 John 11, 13 says it best. +[2092.60 --> 2093.54] And this is the testimony. +[2094.26 --> 2097.92] God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. +[2098.54 --> 2100.16] Whoever has the Son has life. +[2100.50 --> 2102.74] Whoever does not have the Son does not have life. +[2102.74 --> 2109.88] I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. +[2112.04 --> 2114.44] Our sins may be many. +[2115.38 --> 2120.26] But as Jonah and we know, God is gracious and compassionate. +[2121.10 --> 2123.94] Slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. +[2124.84 --> 2126.18] Relenting from disaster. +[2127.10 --> 2130.54] And we see that in Jesus our Savior so, so clearly. +[2130.54 --> 2134.56] And ultimately, the story of Jonah and this prayer is not about Jonah. +[2135.26 --> 2138.66] This book, like everything else in the Bible, leads to the central figure. +[2139.30 --> 2139.70] Jesus. +[2140.50 --> 2141.42] Let me show you how. +[2142.26 --> 2147.12] As I said before, the structure of the Hebrew poetry is part of understanding what it is saying. +[2147.88 --> 2150.32] And in this case, we must look at the words being used. +[2151.70 --> 2153.56] In chapter 117, it says, +[2153.68 --> 2155.20] Jonah is in the belly of the fish. +[2155.78 --> 2158.98] The word here for fish is in the masculine form. +[2158.98 --> 2162.96] Which is interesting because in Jonah chapter 2, verse 1, +[2163.52 --> 2166.20] it states again that he's in the belly of the fish. +[2166.38 --> 2168.30] But he uses the feminine version of the word. +[2169.14 --> 2169.60] It's weird. +[2169.86 --> 2171.04] It's only one verse later. +[2172.42 --> 2173.74] And the Hebrew word can be read, +[2174.08 --> 2179.16] when the word stomach in Hebrew is read next to the female version of an animal, +[2179.34 --> 2181.14] it can be rendered as womb. +[2181.14 --> 2186.66] Now, before anyone gets crazy and tells me how that would be impossible, Josh, +[2186.70 --> 2189.34] how does something get eaten and then end up in the womb of an animal, +[2189.80 --> 2191.18] I'm not saying that that's what happened. +[2191.28 --> 2192.74] Neither is the author of Jonah. +[2193.94 --> 2194.92] It's just an image. +[2194.92 --> 2201.88] But by hinting at the word that it can also mean womb in this context, +[2201.98 --> 2206.40] the author of the book is telling us that Jonah was spiritually born again. +[2207.60 --> 2208.36] Think about it. +[2208.70 --> 2212.16] Jonah goes down to the bottom of the sea to Sheol, the place of the dead. +[2212.58 --> 2213.82] He's swallowed by a fish, +[2214.02 --> 2217.72] and then three days later is brought up because he was in its womb. +[2218.54 --> 2219.50] Jonah was born again. +[2220.50 --> 2223.22] In this story, it's a story of new life. +[2223.74 --> 2226.54] Jonah goes through what we would call an image of baptism. +[2227.10 --> 2229.92] Like us, Jonah was saved by God from a calamity, +[2230.34 --> 2233.88] and despite what Jonah says in his psalm about the kinds of prayers he will send +[2233.88 --> 2236.16] or the sacrifices he will make, +[2236.64 --> 2239.74] none of that was what we as the reader know saved him. +[2241.08 --> 2242.68] Jonah chapter 117, it says, +[2242.82 --> 2245.02] Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah. +[2245.66 --> 2248.12] Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. +[2248.12 --> 2252.96] This is without any mention of his prayer for help or his promises to God. +[2253.66 --> 2258.04] God sent the fish to save Jonah before he even wanted to be saved +[2258.04 --> 2261.62] so that Jonah could go and prophesy to the Ninevites +[2261.62 --> 2265.12] so that they could learn that God was gracious and compassionate, +[2265.52 --> 2268.32] so that they could know it was God who remembered Noah. +[2268.68 --> 2270.90] It was God who was faithful to his vows. +[2271.22 --> 2273.48] It was God who made the proper sacrifice. +[2273.48 --> 2277.12] And that sacrifice is Jesus. +[2277.98 --> 2280.96] Jesus, unlike Jonah, was obedient unto death. +[2281.62 --> 2283.54] Jesus lived the perfect life pleasing to God. +[2283.90 --> 2286.10] He obeyed the law and fulfilled the vows. +[2286.54 --> 2288.84] He prophesied to his enemies, us. +[2289.16 --> 2291.94] And when calamity came to Jesus, he was put on the cross, +[2292.14 --> 2294.32] the cross he was sent by his Father to endure. +[2294.32 --> 2301.30] And he cried out to the Lord, his Father. +[2302.32 --> 2305.46] And God raised him from the dead because before Jesus was even on that cross, +[2305.54 --> 2308.76] he was appointed that on the third day he would be risen from the dead. +[2309.60 --> 2317.38] In God's justice, he poured out his wrath on Jesus who wore our sin. +[2317.38 --> 2323.04] And God poured his mercy on us, his enemies who wore his righteousness, +[2323.42 --> 2326.44] so that we could come to know that God was gracious and compassionate, +[2326.96 --> 2329.52] slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, +[2329.96 --> 2331.40] relenting from disaster. +[2333.36 --> 2336.52] We who were chosen before the foundations of the earth, +[2336.92 --> 2339.36] we who were a chosen people, a royal priesthood, +[2339.84 --> 2343.50] we who have been saved before we ever wanted to be saved, +[2343.70 --> 2347.04] we who were baptized, descended into those waters with Christ, +[2347.04 --> 2348.16] and were born again. +[2348.72 --> 2351.30] We who sinned and did not deserve to be saved, +[2351.68 --> 2353.92] declare that salvation belongs to the Lord. +[2359.10 --> 2361.52] All of this forever changes us. +[2362.34 --> 2364.66] We tend to think that our identity is what we do. +[2364.98 --> 2367.38] In Jonah's case, this was being a good Hebrew +[2367.38 --> 2370.12] who made the proper sacrifice and vowed the right vows. +[2370.66 --> 2373.42] The one who, unlike the idol worshipers, worships God properly. +[2374.34 --> 2375.44] But this isn't our identity. +[2375.44 --> 2380.50] As Christians, we have an identity placed on us by God's gracious gift of life. +[2381.10 --> 2384.48] Freed from sinner and redeemed child of God is our identity. +[2385.08 --> 2388.86] Joined to err with Christ and fellow brother and sister in the church is our identity. +[2388.86 --> 2392.64] This was not because we did something, +[2393.14 --> 2394.96] but because of something he did. +[2396.84 --> 2400.16] And now we, the child of God, the brother in Christ, +[2400.78 --> 2402.44] and sister in Christ, +[2402.70 --> 2404.86] have been sent to go and preach the good news. +[2405.28 --> 2407.08] We don't do this to earn our salvation +[2407.08 --> 2409.24] or out of fear that one day when we're on the sea, +[2409.30 --> 2410.48] we might be caught in a storm, +[2411.30 --> 2412.74] but because that's what we are. +[2414.22 --> 2416.48] Jonah was sent by God to go and prophesy to Nineveh +[2416.48 --> 2418.48] so that we could be saved from destruction. +[2419.46 --> 2421.50] We have been sent by God to go do the same, +[2421.86 --> 2423.06] to go and preach good news +[2423.06 --> 2424.94] so that people could be saved from destruction +[2424.94 --> 2426.88] and have right relationship with God. +[2427.50 --> 2429.26] As Christians, we have been sent +[2429.26 --> 2431.02] and commanded, like Jonah, +[2431.14 --> 2433.76] to go and preach by the Lord of heaven and earth. +[2434.84 --> 2437.22] Matthew 28, 18 to 19 says this, +[2437.22 --> 2439.52] Then Jesus came to them and said, +[2439.76 --> 2442.06] All authority in heaven and on earth +[2442.06 --> 2443.30] has been given to me. +[2443.94 --> 2445.62] Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, +[2446.18 --> 2447.74] baptizing them in the name of the Father +[2447.74 --> 2449.66] and in the Son and in the Holy Spirit. +[2450.14 --> 2452.18] The name of the Father and the Son +[2452.18 --> 2454.14] and the Holy Spirit has been placed on us +[2454.14 --> 2455.40] at new life. +[2455.98 --> 2457.22] This is our identity. +[2458.00 --> 2459.56] And like Jonah, who was his prophet, +[2459.86 --> 2462.70] we, his disciples, have been sent to go to the nations, +[2463.12 --> 2464.16] nations like Nineveh, +[2464.16 --> 2466.82] to preach that God is gracious and compassionate, +[2467.36 --> 2468.14] slow to anger, +[2469.20 --> 2470.80] and abounding in steadfast love, +[2471.34 --> 2473.00] and relenting from disaster. +[2475.26 --> 2478.28] God is sovereign over the storm he sends to Jonah +[2478.28 --> 2479.20] to turn him around. +[2479.64 --> 2482.64] And he is sovereign in sending the fish to swallow Jonah +[2482.64 --> 2484.10] and to bring him to Nineveh. +[2484.64 --> 2486.54] God is sovereign in Christ being arrested +[2486.54 --> 2488.00] and to swallow Jonah, +[2489.00 --> 2489.36] arrested, +[2489.80 --> 2491.72] God is sovereign in the world killing his son +[2491.72 --> 2492.54] to save the world. +[2492.54 --> 2495.62] God is sovereign in saving us from his wrath, +[2495.78 --> 2497.10] and he is sovereign in sending us +[2497.10 --> 2498.14] to preach his good news. +[2499.66 --> 2502.04] We don't do all these things +[2502.04 --> 2505.08] so that we receive God's grace and compassion, +[2505.48 --> 2508.72] but because we have received God's grace and compassion. +[2510.00 --> 2513.10] Remember, salvation doesn't belong to us. +[2514.28 --> 2516.18] Salvation belongs to the Lord. +[2518.54 --> 2519.28] Let's pray. +[2519.28 --> 2519.30] Let's pray. +[2522.54 --> 2525.78] God, Lord, +[2526.10 --> 2527.56] creator of heaven and earth, +[2528.52 --> 2529.84] the sea and the dry land, +[2531.08 --> 2531.66] I pray, Lord, +[2531.74 --> 2532.96] that as we hear this message, +[2533.40 --> 2535.18] that we would go at your call, +[2536.18 --> 2539.38] that we would spread the news, +[2539.74 --> 2540.84] the gospel message, Lord, +[2540.90 --> 2542.26] that you are gracious and compassionate, +[2542.48 --> 2544.56] slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, +[2544.70 --> 2546.28] that you relent from disaster, +[2546.28 --> 2548.82] and that your son was the gift, +[2548.98 --> 2549.76] the sacrifice, +[2550.02 --> 2550.38] the vow. +[2552.04 --> 2552.72] I pray, Lord, +[2553.36 --> 2556.08] that we would do this to your glory +[2556.08 --> 2557.92] and that your spirit be with us wherever we go. +[2558.70 --> 2558.96] Amen. +[2558.96 --> 2559.06] Amen. +[2559.06 --> 2559.10] Amen. +[2567.94 --> 2568.86] Amen. +[2568.86 --> 2570.10] Amen. +[2570.10 --> 2570.90] Amen. +[2570.90 --> 2572.86] Amen. +[2572.86 --> 2573.06] Amen. +[2573.06 --> 2573.10] Amen. +[2573.10 --> 2575.04] Amen. +[2575.04 --> 2575.24] Amen. +[2575.24 --> 2575.30] Amen. +[2575.30 --> 2575.62] Amen. +[2575.62 --> 2575.92] Amen. +[2575.92 --> 2576.08] Amen. +[2576.08 --> 2594.02] Salvation belongs to our God +[2594.02 --> 2598.82] Who sits upon the throne +[2598.82 --> 2605.14] And unto the Lamb +[2605.14 --> 2610.38] Praise and glory, wisdom and thanks +[2610.38 --> 2615.60] Honor and power and strength +[2615.60 --> 2621.38] Be to our God forever and ever +[2621.38 --> 2626.72] Be to our God forever and ever +[2626.72 --> 2632.10] Be to our God forever and ever +[2632.10 --> 2633.04] Amen +[2633.04 --> 2641.90] And we the redeemed shall be strong +[2641.90 --> 2647.54] In purpose and unity +[2647.54 --> 2651.86] Declaring aloud +[2651.86 --> 2658.66] Praise and glory, wisdom and thanks +[2658.66 --> 2663.78] Honor and power and strength +[2663.78 --> 2669.16] Be to our God forever and ever +[2669.16 --> 2674.54] Be to our God forever and ever +[2674.54 --> 2679.16] Be to our God forever and ever +[2679.16 --> 2681.16] Amen +[2681.16 --> 2693.54] Be to our God forever and ever +[2693.54 --> 2696.54] Be to our God forever and ever +[2696.54 --> 2700.48] Be to our God forever and ever +[2700.48 --> 2702.48] Amen +[2702.48 --> 2712.36] Amen +[2712.36 --> 2716.24] Hallelujah +[2716.24 --> 2723.52] Amen +[2723.52 --> 2725.18] Amen +[2725.18 --> 2726.66] Amen +[2726.66 --> 2727.82] Amen +[2727.82 --> 2728.66] Amen +[2728.66 --> 2729.36] Amen +[2729.36 --> 2730.06] Amen +[2730.06 --> 2730.36] Amen +[2730.36 --> 2730.76] Amen +[2730.76 --> 2732.34] Amen +[2732.34 --> 2736.70] Go with God's blessing. +[2737.84 --> 2739.60] The Lord bless you and keep you. +[2739.96 --> 2742.94] The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. +[2743.52 --> 2746.74] The Lord turn his face towards you and give you peace. +[2747.52 --> 2747.80] Amen. +[2747.80 --> 2759.22] Great is he who's the King of kings and the Lord of lords. +[2759.22 --> 2761.80] He is wonderful. +[2763.44 --> 2771.48] Great is he who's the King of kings and the Lord of lords. +[2771.90 --> 2774.06] He is wonderful. +[2775.66 --> 2783.74] Great is he who's the King of kings and the Lord of lords. +[2783.74 --> 2786.32] He is wonderful. +[2786.32 --> 2795.96] Great is he who's the King of kings and the Lord of lords. +[2796.32 --> 2798.52] He is wonderful. +[2800.14 --> 2808.16] Great is he who's the King of kings and the Lord of lords. +[2808.16 --> 2811.16] He is wonderful. +[2811.16 --> 2820.30] Great is he who's the King of kings and the Lord of lords. +[2820.30 --> 2822.90] He is wonderful. +[2822.90 --> 2832.54] Great is he who's the King of kings and the Lord of lords. +[2832.54 --> 2835.04] He is wonderful. +[2835.04 --> 2844.68] Great is he who's the King of kings and the Lord of lords. +[2844.68 --> 2846.68] He is wonderful. +[2846.68 --> 2848.14] Who's the King of kings and the Lord of lords. +[2854.80 --> 2857.70] He says, +[2857.70 --> 2859.56] He's wonderful. +[2859.56 --> 2879.74] Thank you. +[2889.56 --> 2919.54] Thank you. +[2919.56 --> 2949.54] Thank you. +[2949.56 --> 2979.54] Thank you. +[2979.56 --> 3009.54] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - August 13, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - August 13, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..a70b21f0484e2cb1e80099d3810a98c3fdc9920e --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - August 13, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,121 @@ +• Lord's Supper service is being held +• Reactivate youth conference is coming on September 9th and volunteers are needed +• Beat the Topes event will take place on September 3rd, a baseball game between the church team and the Isotopes +• Introduction to worship by Pastor Chris +• Praise and worship to the Lord +• Glory of God to be known by all nations +• The kingdom of God will come with mercy and beauty +• All creation will glorify God +• Singing and praising the Lord in every nation +• Blessings and peace from God upon all people +• Reflection on Psalm 103, highlighting God's benefits and attributes +• Expression of need for God's guidance and righteousness +• Repetition of prayer to God, stating need for help and guidance +• Reference to biblical figures such as Jacob, Moses, Mary, and Jesus Christ +• Emphasis on faithfulness and God's goodness +• Acknowledgment of sin and dependence on God +• Expression of gratitude and worship towards God's presence in life +• Welcoming new church members +• Inviting the Rauchema family to join the church +• Asking them to affirm their faith and commitment to God's mission +• Introducing Sasha Cosell, who has joined from another CRC church +• Congregation promising love, encouragement, and prayers to the new members +• Prayer for the new members and the congregation +• Prayers and worship +• Introduction to fellowship time and welcoming others +• Singing a song ("Light a Fire") together as a group +• Sermon or musical segment about redemption and restoration, using lyrics that express longing and devotion to God +• Announcement of offerings for the church budget and special offering for Union Gospel Missions +• Providing meals, shelter, outreach, and chaplaincy services for those in need +• Using Scripture (2 Corinthians 9:8) to emphasize God's ability to provide abundance and grace +• Personal anecdote about a parent teaching their child to pray during a frustrating experience at McDonald's +• Discussing how people often approach prayer with the expectation of immediate answers, but sometimes God asks us to be patient and see things through faith +• Leading a prayer for guidance and strength in times of need +• The speaker reflects on God's creation and wonders why He cares for humanity +• The speaker prays for God's guidance, protection, and blessing in their daily lives +• The speaker asks for faith, trust, and obedience to follow God's plan +• The scripture from Genesis 27 is read aloud about Isaac's blessing of Esau instead of Jacob due to Rebekah's deception +• Isaac asks Jacob to bring game for him to eat and bless him +• Jacob deceives Isaac, pretending to be Esau +• Isaac touches Jacob's hands and realizes they are hairy like Esau's +• Isaac gives Jacob a blessing, unaware of the deception +• Esau arrives, claims he is Isaac's firstborn, and demands a blessing +• Isaac is confused and gives Esau a different blessing than intended for him +• Esau becomes angry and bitter, accusing Jacob of deceitfully taking his blessing +• Isaac's story and faith as a hero in Hebrews 11 +• Isaac being a son of promise to Abraham +• Isaac's near sacrifice by his father Abraham and the provision of a ram +• Isaac's marriage to Rebecca and their children, Jacob and Esau +• The contentious relationship between Jacob and Esau, with Jacob conniving to take Esau's birthright +• Isaac being duped by Jacob and Rebecca's scheming in Genesis 27 +• God's sovereignty and use of Isaac to accomplish covenant purposes despite his limitations and mistakes +• The story of Isaac in Genesis 27 parallels the story of Abraham in Romans 4:1-3 +• Isaac uses human sinfulness for God's purposes and redemption +• Despite being deceived and skeptical, Isaac blesses Jacob and Esau out of faith, not understanding +• This act is credited to Isaac as an act of faith, demonstrating his reliance on God's covenant promises +• Faith heroes throughout Hebrews 11 hang on to God's promises in the face of death, even when unsure of His intentions +• The custom of primogeniture, where the firstborn receives the larger share and blessing +• God's ways are not bound by human customs or expectations +• God regularly inverts expectations to show his power is made perfect in human weakness +• Examples from the Bible include Jacob receiving the blessing over Esau, and Isaac being chosen over Ishmael and Cain +• The line of promise is not based on fleshly descent but on faith +• True heirs are those who have faith, not just outward descendants +• Jacob is identified as the agent of God's covenant promise +• The kind of faith that identifies Isaac and Abraham is rooted in God's choosing +• God chose Jacob, therefore through Isaac, God blessed him +• The prophet Malachi makes the same point about election and covenant choosing +• God directs history and chooses its outcome through his agents, chosen people, and image bearers +• God's selection is by grace through faith, not ordinary means of flesh, power, or privilege +• Jesus also makes this point in Luke 14 +• Relationships based on faith are more important than relationships with family members who don't share that faith +• It's hard to choose God over family due to idolizing biological families +• The relationship with God is more meaningful and valuable than relationships with sons, daughters, or other family members +• Those who share a common faith have more in common with each other than those who don't believe +• Dating someone without shared beliefs can make connections difficult, if not impossible +• The relational identity shared with God through faith is the most determining factor in our lives +• Isaac was used by God to bless Jacob and move the drama of redemption forward +• The blessing spoken over Jacob in Genesis 27 has echoes of God's promise to Abraham and an anticipation of the language God will speak to Joseph +• The opposite language is used when Esau is blessed, indicating he will be the one bowing down to others +• Esau is given a promise but with conditions, that when restless, he will throw off the yoke from his neck +• Esau's line continues despite being overshadowed by Jacob in biblical history +• God shows common grace to Esau, allowing his line to thrive and separate from Jacob's +• Isaac is a faith hero because he blesses Jacob without fully understanding what he's doing +• To be a faith hero, one must be chosen by God, which can happen through faith +• God chooses people for His purposes, changing their lives and family circumstances +• The story of Isaac and Esau anticipates the sacrifice and fulfillment of Jesus Christ +• The plans of God are perfect and He lives them out, but they often involve death +• It's hard to understand what God is doing or how He will accomplish it +• Despite the unknown, we can be used by God if we ask Him to use us +• A missionary in North Africa shares updates with the speaker, who forwards them to others despite the risks involved +• Family in Christ +• Love and care for family members during separation +• God's love and covenant promises +• The importance of family meals as a way to nourish faith and receive sustenance for the journey of life +• The liturgy to be used at the table is displayed on a screen +• A prayer is given, thanking God for creation and redemption through Jesus Christ +• The Lord's Supper or Eucharist is described as a memorial of Jesus' sacrifice until he returns +• The practice of eating bread and drinking cup in remembrance of Jesus is explained +• Invitation to those who love and trust in Jesus for salvation +• Call to come to the table regardless of faith level or past experiences +• Explanation of participation format, including gathering at the front in a circle +• Procedure for receiving communion, including passing bread and juice and saying prayers +• Introduction to communion service +• Instructions for the order of the group and prayer options +• Communion ritual: Body of Christ given for you, Blood of Christ shed for you +• Distribution and consumption of communion elements +• Discussion about spiritual connection and faith +• Worship song excerpts sung by multiple people +• Prayer and reflection on salvation and God's love +• Discussion of a personal way or path +• Reflections on sorrow and its resolution +• References to the love of God in one's soul +• Mention of trials and Satan +• Praise for the Lord and His glory +• Statement that darkness will hide from day through +• Expression of pain and sadness ("the world is broken") +• Discussion of light and its presence on earth +• Praise and worship of God +• Assurance of God's presence and guidance +• Blessing and protection from God +• Peace and love for serving the Lord +• Repeated affirmations of amen \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - August 13, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - August 13, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..3f3896ac7326141406f4db3d196eaa51a6dc8177 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - August 13, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,2222 @@ +[0.00 --> 29.98] Thank you. +[30.00 --> 59.98] Thank you. +[60.00 --> 89.98] Thank you. +[90.00 --> 119.98] Thank you. +[120.00 --> 127.26] Let the King of my heart be the mountain where I run. +[127.72 --> 134.08] The fountain I drink from, oh, he is my song. +[134.08 --> 157.34] I choose to worship. +[157.34 --> 160.34] I choose to bow. +[160.34 --> 167.76] Though there's pain in the offering, I lay it down. +[169.02 --> 175.56] Here in the conflict, when doubt surrounds. +[175.56 --> 181.94] Though my soul is unraveling, I choose you now. +[182.56 --> 190.62] I will praise you through the fire, through the storm and through the flood. +[190.62 --> 196.92] There is nothing I could ever seal my soul. +[197.88 --> 201.68] In the valley, you are worthy. +[202.14 --> 204.86] You are good when life is not. +[205.10 --> 211.06] You will always and forever be my soul. +[211.06 --> 213.52] I build my own. +[218.06 --> 221.36] Good morning. +[223.28 --> 225.72] Welcome into worship. +[225.96 --> 229.54] We're really excited that you all are here with us this morning. +[229.54 --> 232.20] This morning is a special service. +[232.20 --> 235.50] As you can tell, we are having Lord's Supper together. +[235.80 --> 240.90] But also, we're welcoming some new members into our church community here. +[240.96 --> 242.10] And so we celebrate that. +[242.18 --> 247.28] And so if you're here visiting with that or on part of that, we're grateful that you're with us this morning. +[247.96 --> 248.82] My name is Chris. +[249.02 --> 250.48] I'm one of the pastors here. +[250.48 --> 254.98] And it's my privilege to lead in our shared worship together. +[255.14 --> 261.38] Before we begin in earnest, there's a couple announcements that need to be brought to your attention. +[262.34 --> 269.40] And so if you are a member here or you worship with us regularly, you've heard that we are hosting Reactivate, +[269.40 --> 278.04] which is a youth conference for young people, high school age kids from off over BC, from different Christian Reformed churches. +[278.04 --> 285.28] They're going to descend on us here for a weekend, the second weekend in September. +[286.02 --> 288.54] And so we need a bunch of volunteers to make that happen. +[288.94 --> 293.06] So there is a volunteer sign-up sheet that's gone out in the e-bulletin. +[293.76 --> 297.26] And so you can go to the e-bulletin and sign up for different things there. +[297.38 --> 305.44] If you don't receive the e-bulletin and one would like to, please connect with the office at communications at licrc.ca. +[305.44 --> 306.62] And you can get that. +[306.62 --> 313.08] Or if you don't want to receive the e-bulletin but would like to sign up, again, connect with the office, same email address, +[313.20 --> 316.22] and they'll just forward you the link to be able to sign up for that. +[317.52 --> 324.12] We need some 80 to 110 different volunteer-serving opportunities filled there. +[324.32 --> 330.10] So please sign up once and sign up often, and we'll be able to pull this off together. +[330.10 --> 338.46] As well, we announced last week, coming up on Labor Day weekend, that Sunday, September 3rd, +[338.46 --> 342.32] we are going to have an event that we're calling Beat the Topes. +[343.06 --> 345.46] And so we have a baseball team called the Isotopes. +[345.90 --> 350.24] We finished our first season back in the end of June. +[350.24 --> 357.68] And we, the Isotopes, are challenging you, the rest of the church, to a game together. +[357.94 --> 361.94] And so after church on that Sunday, we're going to head over to a park and we're going to play. +[362.56 --> 365.10] And so keep your eyes open for that. +[365.50 --> 371.14] And if you did not play on the baseball team, we're going to put you on another team, +[371.14 --> 374.18] and you're going to play against the Isotopes. +[375.18 --> 380.26] And so, Daryl Wind, I'm looking at you, because he wants to beat us. +[380.58 --> 382.32] But Kim, he's not going to, right? +[383.22 --> 383.66] Yeah. +[384.22 --> 385.98] That sounded very confident. +[386.12 --> 386.34] Okay. +[387.10 --> 387.54] Great. +[388.04 --> 388.96] But look out for that. +[389.12 --> 390.64] Kevin will remind us. +[391.64 --> 395.80] The Junior Topes can come in their uniforms and cheer on the Isotopes, of course. +[396.30 --> 396.66] Right? +[396.72 --> 397.58] You're going to cheer on your dad? +[399.02 --> 399.42] Maybe. +[399.64 --> 401.00] Yeah, that's about what I expected. +[402.04 --> 402.38] All right. +[402.88 --> 404.58] I believe that's it for announcements. +[405.08 --> 407.28] And so if you are able, and where you are, would you stand, +[407.64 --> 411.18] and we will be ushered into God's presence together in worship. +[413.32 --> 415.58] Receive the greeting of our God. +[417.02 --> 421.78] Grace, mercy, and peace to you, from God our Father, +[421.78 --> 424.96] from the Lord Jesus Christ, Son, and our Savior, +[425.50 --> 427.88] through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[429.20 --> 429.68] Amen. +[429.68 --> 435.10] I invite you to turn to those around you and welcome them into our worship together this morning. +[436.94 --> 437.34] Good morning. +[437.34 --> 437.96] Good morning, peace of Christ. +[438.98 --> 440.10] Good morning, peace of Christ. +[441.62 --> 442.68] Good morning, peace of Christ. +[450.50 --> 451.68] Good morning, peace of Christ. +[455.14 --> 455.70] Good morning. +[455.70 --> 469.24] Good morning, peace of Christ. +[469.24 --> 469.84] Good morning, peace of Christ. +[469.84 --> 474.66] Brothers and sisters in Christ, we come together this morning in faith to worship the God of Abraham, +[474.96 --> 477.00] the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. +[477.00 --> 483.40] People of the Most High God, you are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, +[483.68 --> 485.94] which God prepared in advance for you to do. +[486.60 --> 489.12] Praise the Lord, you people of the risen King. +[489.82 --> 495.04] Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word. +[495.54 --> 500.40] Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who will do his will. +[501.14 --> 504.92] Praise the Lord, all his works, everywhere in his dominion. +[504.92 --> 506.90] Praise the Lord, my soul. +[506.90 --> 508.90] Yep. +[536.90 --> 541.90] From every nation, all of creation, +[542.68 --> 545.64] powerful nations of the Lord. +[547.04 --> 550.24] Every tongue in heaven and heaven +[550.24 --> 552.64] shall bear your glory. +[552.86 --> 555.66] Every nation, the Lord shall come. +[555.66 --> 561.04] With your spirit, you will be exalted, O God. +[561.64 --> 564.56] And your kingdom shall come. +[564.56 --> 568.64] Bless the name of all nations of the Lord. +[572.80 --> 577.22] History and honor, glory and pride, +[577.88 --> 580.58] lead to the nations of the Lord. +[582.02 --> 586.84] From every nation, all of creation, +[587.64 --> 590.42] powerful nations of the Lord. +[590.42 --> 595.12] Every tongue in heaven and heaven +[595.12 --> 597.52] shall bear your glory. +[597.76 --> 600.54] Every nation, the knowledge of God. +[601.08 --> 605.74] With mercy and beauty, the glory of God. +[605.74 --> 609.24] And your kingdom shall come. +[609.24 --> 610.24] Christ, the glory of God. +[610.24 --> 611.24] And your kingdom shall come. +[611.24 --> 613.24] All of creation, the glory of God. +[617.24 --> 621.90] And your children, all of the earth. +[621.90 --> 626.24] Sing to the nations of the Lord. +[626.48 --> 631.12] For nothing compared to the righteous Lord. +[631.48 --> 636.08] Sing to the nations of the Lord. +[636.08 --> 652.56] Peace be upon you. +[652.56 --> 654.90] And your kingdom shall come. +[655.42 --> 656.86] blessing about sin. +[659.32 --> 661.08] Faith be upon you. +[661.08 --> 691.06] Thank you. +[691.08 --> 721.06] Thank you. +[721.08 --> 723.08] Thank you. +[751.08 --> 753.08] Thank you. +[781.08 --> 783.08] Thank you. +[811.08 --> 813.08] Thank you. +[841.08 --> 843.08] Thank you. +[871.08 --> 873.08] Thank you. +[901.08 --> 903.08] Thank you. +[903.08 --> 905.08] Thank you. +[905.08 --> 910.08] Thank you. +[910.08 --> 913.08] Thank you. +[913.08 --> 918.08] Thank you. +[918.08 --> 926.48] I'm gonna sing in the middle of the storm +[926.48 --> 932.88] Louder and louder, you're gonna hear my praise of Lord +[932.88 --> 938.28] I'll cry in the ashes, hope will arise +[938.28 --> 943.70] I'm facing here, the King is alive +[948.08 --> 958.20] Oh, praise the hallelujah +[958.20 --> 964.66] Oh, praise the hallelujah +[964.66 --> 971.04] Oh, praise the hallelujah +[971.04 --> 977.10] I'm gonna praise the hallelujah +[977.10 --> 987.24] Our confession comes from Psalm 103. +[988.14 --> 991.34] Praise the Lord, O my soul, all my inmost being. +[991.64 --> 992.76] Praise his holy name. +[993.32 --> 996.22] Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, +[996.74 --> 999.58] who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, +[1000.24 --> 1003.86] who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, +[1003.86 --> 1010.10] who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagles. +[1010.84 --> 1014.10] The Lord works righteousness and justice for all the oppressed. +[1014.84 --> 1020.02] He has made known his ways to Moses, his deeds to the people of Israel. +[1020.78 --> 1025.50] The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love. +[1025.96 --> 1029.24] He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever. +[1029.24 --> 1034.18] He doesn't treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. +[1034.88 --> 1039.30] For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him. +[1039.76 --> 1045.20] As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. +[1045.82 --> 1051.44] As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him. +[1051.84 --> 1053.58] For he knows how we are formed. +[1054.04 --> 1055.46] He remembers that we're dust. +[1056.08 --> 1057.88] The life of mortals is like grass. +[1057.88 --> 1060.04] They flourish like the flower of the field. +[1060.36 --> 1062.40] And the wind blows over it and it's gone. +[1063.12 --> 1065.08] And its place remembers it no more. +[1065.92 --> 1070.64] But from everlasting to everlasting, the Lord's love is with those who fear him. +[1070.92 --> 1073.14] And his righteousness with his children's children. +[1073.78 --> 1077.64] And with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts. +[1078.18 --> 1080.48] The Lord has established his throne in heaven. +[1080.84 --> 1082.76] And his kingdom rules over all. +[1087.88 --> 1090.68] And the Lord has called me to obey hisоне. +[1090.68 --> 1096.48] And with those whocep temu being helped. +[1096.48 --> 1111.84] I come, I'm unguessed, coming near behind my breast. +[1111.84 --> 1118.96] Without you, I fall apart. +[1119.56 --> 1126.04] You're the one that guides my heart. +[1126.48 --> 1136.96] I need you, oh, I need you. +[1136.96 --> 1143.76] Every hour I need you. +[1144.24 --> 1155.96] My one defense, my righteousness, oh God, how I need you. +[1156.48 --> 1158.48] I'm unguessed. +[1158.48 --> 1160.48] I'm unguessed. +[1160.48 --> 1162.96] I'm unguessed. +[1162.96 --> 1164.96] I need you, oh, I need you. +[1164.96 --> 1166.96] I need you, oh, I need you. +[1166.96 --> 1168.96] I need you, oh, I need you. +[1168.96 --> 1170.96] I need you, oh, I need you. +[1170.96 --> 1172.96] I need you, oh, I need you. +[1172.96 --> 1180.96] I need you, oh, Lord, I am free. +[1180.96 --> 1182.96] I need you, oh, I need you. +[1182.96 --> 1187.32] Only heaven, thanks is my singly. +[1187.44 --> 1194.78] You are my heart, Lord, I am free. +[1194.78 --> 1202.78] Holy man, Jesus, I see me. +[1204.78 --> 1211.78] I need you, oh, I need you. +[1212.78 --> 1218.78] Every night I need you. +[1218.78 --> 1230.78] My holiness, my righteousness, for God, I need you. +[1231.78 --> 1236.78] Teach my song to Christ in you. +[1237.78 --> 1242.78] When temptation counts my prayer. +[1242.78 --> 1248.78] I cannot stand upon you. +[1249.78 --> 1253.78] Jesus, Lord, my heart and sin. +[1254.78 --> 1259.78] I cannot stand upon you. +[1261.78 --> 1265.78] Jesus, Lord, my heart and sin. +[1265.78 --> 1276.78] I need you, oh, I need you. +[1277.78 --> 1282.78] Every hour I need you. +[1282.78 --> 1285.78] My heart and sin. +[1285.78 --> 1286.78] My heart and sin. +[1286.78 --> 1288.78] My heart and sin. +[1288.78 --> 1289.78] My heart and sin. +[1289.78 --> 1294.78] For God, how I need you. +[1295.78 --> 1302.78] I need you, oh, I need you. +[1303.78 --> 1308.78] Every hour I need you. +[1308.78 --> 1309.78] My love and sin. +[1309.78 --> 1311.78] My heart and sin. +[1311.78 --> 1312.78] My blood and sin. +[1312.78 --> 1315.78] My righteousness. +[1315.78 --> 1319.78] Oh, God, how I need you. +[1320.78 --> 1324.78] My love and sin. +[1325.78 --> 1327.78] My righteousness. +[1327.78 --> 1335.86] Righteousness, O God, how I need you. +[1357.78 --> 1365.68] I'm calling on the God of Jacob. +[1367.68 --> 1372.30] Through the 90s to generations, +[1374.44 --> 1379.94] I know that you will keep your life. +[1381.62 --> 1386.06] I'm calling on the God of Moses. +[1387.78 --> 1393.48] O one who opened up the ocean, +[1395.18 --> 1401.98] I need you now to do the same thing for me. +[1408.98 --> 1412.06] O God, I know I need you. +[1412.06 --> 1416.06] O God, I know I need you now. +[1416.06 --> 1425.46] O God, O God, O God, O God, O God, +[1425.46 --> 1430.26] I'm standing on your faithfulness. +[1430.26 --> 1433.66] I know you are a faithfulness. +[1433.66 --> 1439.66] O God, O God, O God, O God, O God, +[1439.66 --> 1441.46] O God, O God, O God, O God, O God, +[1441.46 --> 1446.86] I'm calling on the God of Mary. +[1446.86 --> 1453.86] O Savior, that's the one who will be. +[1453.86 --> 1459.26] You are a faithfulness. +[1459.26 --> 1463.26] O God, O God, O God, O God, Proud. +[1463.26 --> 1465.26] A faithfulness. +[1465.26 --> 1467.26] Oh +[1495.26 --> 1500.66] No wonder of your stopped Tottenham out of the Seine +[1500.66 --> 1505.36] стве no wonder of the早ures spend +[1505.88 --> 1508.76] 16月as, a March 20, April +[1509.70 --> 1510.82] Over time. +[1515.94 --> 1520.12] I was living a day when the Life of Tottenham +[1520.12 --> 1550.10] You are the same God. +[1550.14 --> 1554.32] You are providing now. +[1554.64 --> 1557.42] You are the same God. +[1557.42 --> 1560.50] You are the same God. +[1561.06 --> 1563.40] You're good in power. +[1566.14 --> 1570.36] You are the same God. +[1570.72 --> 1573.58] You are the same God. +[1573.58 --> 1576.12] You are a human. +[1576.12 --> 1579.12] You are a leader. +[1580.12 --> 1582.54] You are a single. +[1583.60 --> 1585.78] You are a single. +[1586.64 --> 1588.84] You are a savior. +[1589.74 --> 1592.12] You are a single. +[1593.02 --> 1595.40] You are a single. +[1596.50 --> 1598.58] You are a single. +[1599.90 --> 1602.60] God, I need you. +[1602.60 --> 1606.52] I know I need you now. +[1607.16 --> 1609.90] I know I need you now. +[1610.58 --> 1611.36] Lord, I know. +[1611.96 --> 1615.54] I'm a rondoethelurgeon. +[1615.90 --> 1618.34] I'm a member of the kingdom. +[1620.10 --> 1622.52] I know I want you before. +[1624.90 --> 1628.82] I know I need you now. +[1629.68 --> 1632.38] I know I need you now. +[1632.60 --> 1649.12] My Hij +[1649.12 --> 1673.38] You are the same God. +[1673.38 --> 1676.70] You are the same God. +[1676.70 --> 1679.96] You touched the leper's men. +[1680.32 --> 1683.22] I feel your touch right now. +[1683.66 --> 1686.26] You are the same God. +[1686.80 --> 1689.80] You are the same God. +[1689.80 --> 1696.32] You are the same God. +[1696.32 --> 1698.32] You are the same God. +[1698.32 --> 1700.32] You are the same God. +[1700.32 --> 1706.84] You are the same God. +[1706.84 --> 1713.84] You are the same God. +[1713.84 --> 1722.84] Come and fill me again. +[1722.84 --> 1729.84] Come and fill me again. +[1729.84 --> 1741.30] Come and fill me again. +[1741.30 --> 1741.66] Go ahead. +[1742.66 --> 1744.28] Take a seat together. +[1744.28 --> 1746.90] Come and fill me again. +[1746.90 --> 1756.56] As we have just sung and prayed, we are relying on the Holy Spirit to fill us again and to stir our hearts. +[1756.56 --> 1766.76] And one of the ways that we celebrate God doing that in our midst is by seeing God grow his church, by seeing God grow this church. +[1766.76 --> 1775.68] And so we're really excited to welcome some new members into our faith family together this morning. +[1776.60 --> 1780.30] People who we welcome this morning have been worshiping with us for some time. +[1780.44 --> 1782.40] And so you've probably met them. +[1782.46 --> 1784.22] But if you haven't, here is your chance. +[1784.22 --> 1792.62] If you are wondering about joining and becoming sort of covenant members in our church family, we're going to do this again at the end of September. +[1793.50 --> 1794.92] And so connect with me. +[1795.20 --> 1797.62] I've already got a group who's anticipating that. +[1797.74 --> 1800.42] And so you can join in for that time as well. +[1802.42 --> 1806.02] First, we're going to invite the Rauchema family up to the front. +[1806.02 --> 1814.12] And so Justin, Amanda, Ian, Hannah, Linnea, and Amy, come on up and just take a spot here with me behind the table. +[1814.78 --> 1817.50] I won't make you stand up on the stage altogether. +[1821.12 --> 1826.96] The Rauchema family have come to us from Christ Covenant PCA Church. +[1827.08 --> 1829.94] They have been worshiping with us for a while. +[1829.94 --> 1833.84] Justin was on the baseball team this past summer. +[1834.16 --> 1837.24] And some of them go to the youth program. +[1837.36 --> 1839.20] The girls are in the GEMS program. +[1839.68 --> 1842.80] And so they've been involved and have plugged in quickly. +[1843.80 --> 1852.16] Justin and Amanda, Ian, Hannah, Linnea, and Amy, it's our hope and prayer that here your faith in God will be strengthened, +[1852.38 --> 1854.64] that your love for Jesus will be grown, +[1854.64 --> 1863.56] and that you will find opportunity to connect and serve in the Spirit as you join with us on mission in this community and to the world. +[1864.44 --> 1867.02] As we welcome you this morning into the church family, +[1867.24 --> 1872.30] we're just going to ask that you affirm the faith that you have professed and your commitment to God's mission +[1872.30 --> 1877.00] in and through Langley-Emmanuel to our city and region and to the world. +[1877.46 --> 1880.32] And so to do so, I'm going to ask you three questions. +[1880.92 --> 1884.42] And then at the end, I'll invite you to respond as a family. +[1885.40 --> 1894.52] First, do you believe in Jesus as your Savior and Lord and that in Him alone is hope and freedom from sin found? +[1895.60 --> 1902.00] Second, do you believe that the Bible is the Word of God, revealing His plan for redemption in Jesus Christ, +[1902.20 --> 1906.30] and that the preaching and teaching of Langley-Emmanuel reflect this truth? +[1906.30 --> 1913.52] And three, do you promise with the help of the Holy Spirit to do all you can to strengthen your relationship to Jesus +[1913.52 --> 1918.76] by being part of the life of this church, recognizing its oversight and authority, +[1918.92 --> 1923.72] and joining with us on mission for Jesus in this community and beyond? +[1924.48 --> 1926.30] Raukoma family, what is your answer? +[1926.30 --> 1932.70] We do with God's help. +[1933.46 --> 1936.86] Everything we do, we do with God's help. +[1937.38 --> 1938.64] We acknowledge that this morning. +[1939.12 --> 1944.52] As well, we want to welcome someone who's come to us from another CRC church. +[1944.52 --> 1949.00] And so, Sasha, if you're here, yeah, can you come up to the front, please? +[1951.92 --> 1957.28] So, Sasha Cosell comes to us from Willoughby CRC +[1957.28 --> 1960.26] and has also been worshiping with us for a little while now, +[1960.38 --> 1964.96] and we are excited to welcome you and that you are here. +[1965.66 --> 1968.50] We are grateful that all of you are with us, +[1968.62 --> 1972.42] and we're excited to see what God will do in our midst through you. +[1973.08 --> 1977.76] And our prayer is that as you join our shared ministry and mission, +[1977.96 --> 1980.56] as you join our church family in serving God, +[1981.22 --> 1986.18] that we together will reveal His kingdom come and His kingdom coming. +[1986.18 --> 1991.26] And just as they have made themselves known to us, +[1991.44 --> 1994.66] we are going to offer support and encouragement to them. +[1994.86 --> 1997.94] And so, congregation, I'm going to ask you guys a question. +[1998.24 --> 2000.08] And so, as you're able, I'm going to invite you to stand, +[2000.62 --> 2005.28] that you too might speak a word of promise and faithfulness to them. +[2006.46 --> 2009.70] And so do you, people of God here at Langley Emanuel, +[2009.70 --> 2015.04] promise all these wonderful people your love, encouragement, and prayers. +[2016.18 --> 2017.76] We do, for God's sake. +[2018.56 --> 2018.84] Amen. +[2019.18 --> 2020.06] You may have a seat. +[2020.18 --> 2021.84] You guys just stay here for one minute. +[2022.46 --> 2023.26] I'm going to pray for you. +[2024.58 --> 2028.18] If you are so moved, I encourage you just to hold out your hand +[2028.18 --> 2030.90] as we mark the Spirit moving in this place +[2030.90 --> 2033.06] and calling us to service together. +[2033.38 --> 2033.86] Let's pray. +[2033.86 --> 2039.64] Holy God, Heavenly Father, +[2040.14 --> 2044.90] just as you sent Jesus into the world to redeem the world, +[2045.00 --> 2049.20] you send us out now to the world to proclaim that truth. +[2050.20 --> 2052.74] And so we thank you for the Rauchema family. +[2053.12 --> 2056.56] We thank you for Sasha and for their joining us here. +[2056.56 --> 2060.08] We thank you for the ways that you have already included them +[2060.08 --> 2061.84] in our church family and fellowship, +[2062.00 --> 2065.76] the ways that you have already been at work in them and through them. +[2065.90 --> 2068.24] And we pray, Lord God, by your Spirit, +[2068.44 --> 2071.22] continue to grow them. +[2072.60 --> 2076.72] Grow us all in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, +[2076.80 --> 2080.94] and send us out in Holy Spirit power with boldness +[2080.94 --> 2084.82] to proclaim your kingdom come and kingdom coming. +[2086.24 --> 2090.18] Holy God, fill these ones here so much with your Spirit +[2090.18 --> 2093.84] that their passion stirs our passion, +[2094.16 --> 2097.80] that their affections for Jesus and their love for the gospel +[2097.80 --> 2101.62] stirs our affections for Jesus and our love for the gospel. +[2102.56 --> 2105.28] Hold us in covenant fellowship, we pray, +[2105.28 --> 2108.32] in the name of Jesus Christ, who is our Savior. +[2108.32 --> 2110.94] And all God's people said, Amen. +[2111.76 --> 2113.64] Amen. Thank you, guys. You may have a seat. +[2114.68 --> 2117.90] After our worship together, we have a time of fellowship, +[2118.16 --> 2121.00] and so I encourage you, if you haven't yet, +[2121.86 --> 2125.52] welcome them, introduce yourself to them, +[2125.94 --> 2130.40] but do your best not to queue up behind them for too long +[2130.40 --> 2132.24] because that gets really intimidating and awkward, +[2132.30 --> 2133.20] and we all know how that feels. +[2133.76 --> 2135.76] Let's continue in song together. +[2135.76 --> 2140.04] Stand and join us in song singing over +[2140.04 --> 2143.48] Sashla Karamahdhan with the song, Light a Fire. +[2143.48 --> 2147.76] focused on music playing over +[2147.76 --> 2149.62] Sashla Karamahdhan with the song, Light a Fire. +[2149.62 --> 2151.04] And we all know how that feels. +[2151.04 --> 2153.30] Let's sing a song, Light a Fire. +[2153.30 --> 2155.70] Let's sing a song, Light a Fire. +[2155.70 --> 2157.88] Just a song, Light a Fire, +[2157.88 --> 2159.04] and we all know how that feels. +[2159.04 --> 2161.14] Let's sing a song, Light a Fire. +[2161.14 --> 2163.08] Let's sing a song, Light a Fire. +[2163.08 --> 2167.46] Be the children of my salvation. +[2170.16 --> 2176.20] Take me back to where it all began. +[2179.26 --> 2185.46] Where I ever wanted was the present. +[2185.46 --> 2193.46] Where I longed to be there on the side. +[2196.46 --> 2202.46] And I remember that I can't wait. +[2203.50 --> 2206.46] Till nothing which we must face. +[2207.94 --> 2211.46] I like reason I'll turn to you. +[2211.46 --> 2219.46] I will be there on the arrows that burn in my heart. +[2221.30 --> 2224.46] I'll not take you back to your side. +[2225.62 --> 2228.46] My life is now to turn to you. +[2232.46 --> 2237.46] You will be a pure and good in spirit. +[2237.46 --> 2246.46] Take me back to where it all began. +[2248.46 --> 2251.46] You will be there on the side. +[2251.46 --> 2253.46] You will be there on the side. +[2253.46 --> 2255.46] You will be there on the side. +[2259.46 --> 2263.46] You will be there on the side. +[2263.46 --> 2265.46] You will be there on the side. +[2265.46 --> 2266.46] You will be there on the side. +[2266.46 --> 2270.46] You will be there on the side. +[2270.46 --> 2281.74] when +[2281.74 --> 2291.00] The end, all the embers that were in my heart +[2291.00 --> 2295.30] Lord, I'll take you back to the storm +[2295.30 --> 2300.30] My love is an altar to you +[2300.30 --> 2310.52] I'm sorry, please forgive me +[2310.52 --> 2315.70] Lord, when I got home +[2315.70 --> 2318.74] Lord, I need you +[2318.74 --> 2323.64] Now I need you +[2323.64 --> 2329.42] To the way that I saw +[2329.42 --> 2335.40] Lord, I'll take you back to the day +[2335.40 --> 2339.70] To the death of Jesus' name +[2339.70 --> 2343.88] I'm not reasonable to do +[2343.88 --> 2353.26] The end, all the embers that were in my heart +[2353.26 --> 2356.88] Lord, I'll take you back to the storm +[2356.88 --> 2361.06] My love is an altar to you +[2361.06 --> 2375.24] All the embers that were in my heart +[2375.24 --> 2386.92] All the earth will shout your praise +[2386.92 --> 2391.42] Our hearts and grimees, won't we sing +[2391.42 --> 2399.42] Great are you, Lord +[2399.42 --> 2403.60] Great are you, Lord +[2403.60 --> 2417.78] Great are you, Lord +[2417.78 --> 2421.78] God, the earth will shout your praise +[2421.78 --> 2425.78] Our hearts and grimees, won't we sing +[2425.78 --> 2429.96] Great are you, Lord +[2429.96 --> 2433.96] Great are you, Lord +[2433.96 --> 2435.96] Lord, we sing your praise +[2435.96 --> 2436.14] So glad +[2436.14 --> 2438.14] May our lungs +[2438.14 --> 2439.14] So glad +[2439.14 --> 2441.14] And we pour out our praise +[2441.14 --> 2444.64] For our praise is your name +[2444.64 --> 2446.52] May our lungs +[2446.52 --> 2447.52] So glad +[2447.52 --> 2449.52] And we pour out our praise +[2449.52 --> 2450.04] May our praise +[2450.04 --> 2450.54] So glad +[2450.54 --> 2452.54] Won't we sing your name +[2452.54 --> 2457.06] In our lungs +[2457.06 --> 2458.60] So we pour out our praise +[2458.60 --> 2460.76] Pourquoi, and praise +[2460.76 --> 2471.02] But we author +[2471.02 --> 2471.70] ihn +[2471.70 --> 2491.80] Father, I'm sorry. Please forgive me. For when I'm gone, Lord, I need you. +[2491.80 --> 2503.06] Now I need you to awake my soul. +[2521.80 --> 2547.20] A deacon here. The offerings today for the August the 13th, first is for the budget. Special +[2547.20 --> 2554.58] offering is for Union Gospel Missions. They are determined to restore the God-given dignity +[2554.58 --> 2563.30] of people by sharing and demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ, providing without discrimination +[2563.30 --> 2574.30] meals, shelter, outreach, and chaplaincy services that relieve suffering and renew hope. Offering +[2574.30 --> 2584.80] people facing poverty, homelessness, and addiction hope by coming alongside toward recovery. +[2584.80 --> 2593.80] 2 Corinthians 9, 8 reads, and God is able to make all grace abound to you so that in all +[2593.80 --> 2600.80] things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good works. +[2600.80 --> 2617.06] 3 Corinthians 9, 9 18 +[2617.06 --> 2647.04] Thank you. +[2647.06 --> 2677.04] Thank you. +[2677.06 --> 2707.04] Thank you. +[2707.06 --> 2737.04] Thank you. +[2737.06 --> 2767.04] Thank you. +[2767.04 --> 2769.04] Thank you. +[2769.04 --> 2771.04] Thank you. +[2771.04 --> 2773.04] Thank you. +[2773.04 --> 2775.04] Thank you. +[2775.04 --> 2777.04] Thank you. +[2777.04 --> 2779.04] Thank you. +[2779.04 --> 2783.04] Thank you. +[2783.04 --> 2785.04] Thank you. +[2785.04 --> 2787.04] Thank you. +[2787.04 --> 2789.04] Thank you. +[2789.04 --> 2791.04] Thank you. +[2791.04 --> 2793.04] Thank you. +[2793.04 --> 2795.04] Thank you. +[2795.14 --> 2797.04] So, +[2797.04 --> 2799.04] thank you. +[2799.04 --> 2803.04] Thank you. +[2803.04 --> 2805.04] Thank you. +[2805.04 --> 2807.04] Thank you. +[2807.04 --> 2809.04] Thank you. +[2809.04 --> 2811.04] Thank you. +[2811.04 --> 2813.04] Thank you. +[2813.04 --> 2815.04] Thank you. +[2815.04 --> 2817.04] Thank you. +[2817.04 --> 2819.04] Thank you. +[2819.04 --> 2821.04] Thank you. +[2821.04 --> 2823.04] Thank you. +[2823.04 --> 2825.04] Thank you. +[2825.04 --> 2827.04] Thank you. +[2827.04 --> 2829.04] Thank you. +[2829.04 --> 2835.04] Thank you. +[2835.04 --> 2837.04] Thank you. +[2837.04 --> 2839.04] Thank you. +[2839.04 --> 2841.04] Thank you. +[2841.04 --> 2846.10] Good morning. +[2846.78 --> 2850.72] My name is Seth, and I am one of the pastoral elders at our church here, +[2850.96 --> 2853.80] and it's my pleasure to lead you in our church family prayer. +[2854.64 --> 2860.40] Before I do that, though, on Friday night, it's tradition in my family to get pizza, +[2860.86 --> 2865.74] and we have a movie after that, but my son insists that he only gets McDonald's, +[2865.74 --> 2869.62] two cheeseburgers and a medium French fries every Friday. +[2869.94 --> 2870.70] It has to happen. +[2871.04 --> 2871.74] So we do that. +[2872.06 --> 2872.54] That's fine. +[2873.04 --> 2874.80] These are things we do because we love our children. +[2876.32 --> 2879.04] This past Friday, we're waiting in the line at McDonald's, +[2879.08 --> 2882.28] and my son, like most of us, has a tough time waiting. +[2883.04 --> 2887.68] My son, like many of us, expresses this frustration quickly. +[2888.58 --> 2893.22] Many of us are still learning to keep that in check and to speak that appropriately, +[2893.22 --> 2894.80] but we're in line, and he just says, +[2895.10 --> 2898.20] Oh, what is taking this line so long? +[2898.70 --> 2900.30] There's all of one car in front of us. +[2900.30 --> 2903.10] But I said, Well, it takes time to make their food. +[2903.30 --> 2904.54] Oh, it's taking forever. +[2905.50 --> 2910.80] And in one of my rare, brilliant parenting moments, I said, Well, how about instead of complaining, +[2911.54 --> 2917.32] why don't we pray that the people in McDonald's can cook your food well and quickly so that we can keep moving through? +[2917.32 --> 2918.32] Fine. +[2918.32 --> 2923.40] I said, Dear God, help the McDonald's people get the food done well so that I can eat my food. +[2924.20 --> 2926.26] Lo and behold, the car moves in front. +[2926.90 --> 2927.46] See, Dad? +[2927.96 --> 2929.28] I'm like, Yeah, this is great. +[2929.34 --> 2932.74] And I'm thinking, Oh, he's going to see these things through eyes of faith like God is good and gracious. +[2933.10 --> 2935.62] He goes, Prayer helps us get what we want. +[2935.62 --> 2936.62] Okay. +[2938.62 --> 2939.02] Okay. +[2939.66 --> 2942.30] Sometimes we approach prayer like that, too. +[2943.48 --> 2944.34] We are human. +[2944.58 --> 2945.16] We are fallen. +[2945.30 --> 2945.80] We are broken. +[2946.42 --> 2949.48] And it's not necessarily that we don't know how to ask God. +[2950.20 --> 2954.12] I think the bottom line is he's so glad that we come to him and we ask. +[2954.12 --> 2958.78] And if you read the e-bulletin this week, you saw that there are many needs in our church. +[2959.68 --> 2963.28] Health, heartbreak, sickness, brokenness. +[2963.72 --> 2966.72] There's a lot of hurt and pain and tears in this world. +[2966.96 --> 2967.94] And we see that. +[2969.40 --> 2975.44] And when we come to God, yeah, sometimes it is in that hope that there will be that quick answer, +[2976.10 --> 2980.40] that the line moves, that there is healing, that there is immediate grace that we see. +[2980.40 --> 2985.96] But sometimes God asks us to be patient and to see things through eyes of faith. +[2986.96 --> 2989.84] And please join me in prayer as we keep that in mind. +[2993.46 --> 2997.80] Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth. +[2998.80 --> 3000.64] You have set your glory in the heavens. +[3001.30 --> 3006.46] Through the praise of children and infants, you have established a stronghold against your enemies +[3006.46 --> 3009.08] to silence the foe and the avenger. +[3009.08 --> 3016.74] When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars which you have set in place, +[3017.56 --> 3022.74] what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? +[3024.02 --> 3028.90] You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor. +[3029.68 --> 3032.24] You made them rulers over the works of your hands. +[3032.24 --> 3038.14] You put everything under their feet, all flocks and herds and the animals of the wild, +[3038.62 --> 3043.98] the birds in the sky and the fish in the sea, all that swim in the paths of the sea. +[3045.00 --> 3048.76] Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth. +[3048.76 --> 3053.76] And Lord, you hear our prayers. +[3055.04 --> 3060.94] It is amazing that you, creator of all the universe, care enough to listen to each one of our prayers. +[3061.40 --> 3062.74] And we bring them to you now. +[3063.76 --> 3064.94] We know that you listen. +[3065.60 --> 3066.72] We know that you love. +[3067.28 --> 3073.38] And we know that you work in almighty, wonderful, sovereign ways to bring about your plan. +[3073.38 --> 3080.38] Help us to see this through the challenges that all of us face day to day, +[3080.82 --> 3086.28] through the challenges that we see around us in our communities, in our country and in our world. +[3087.38 --> 3093.92] It's easy for us to get overwhelmed and to sometimes assume that you aren't there, that you aren't listening. +[3095.36 --> 3099.02] But your word tells us to hold on with eyes of faith, +[3099.02 --> 3104.32] to be like the examples we see that we hear about again today from Hebrews. +[3105.78 --> 3109.84] Help us to follow their example, to trust in your sovereign plan, +[3110.66 --> 3112.78] knowing that you have all things in your hand. +[3115.04 --> 3122.22] We pray for a blessing on our church as we begin to wrap up summer and move into a season of new ministries. +[3122.88 --> 3127.92] We pray for your blessing, for fruit, for your spirit to dwell richly in all of the ministries. +[3127.92 --> 3130.30] We pray for today. +[3130.86 --> 3134.48] We pray for a blessing on Pastor Chris and the word that he's going to share with us. +[3135.18 --> 3138.10] We also pray for a blessing on the Lord's Supper. +[3138.90 --> 3144.26] And we thank you for another tangible evidence of your goodness and your grace and your love for us. +[3145.02 --> 3147.26] Thank you for how you feed us and provide. +[3149.40 --> 3152.30] Bless us today and the remainder of this week. +[3152.88 --> 3155.24] And may we look to you with eyes of faith. +[3156.00 --> 3157.48] We pray this in Jesus' name. +[3158.00 --> 3158.30] Amen. +[3158.30 --> 3179.54] As prayed and as you can see from the screen behind me, +[3179.54 --> 3187.62] we're going to continue in our series looking at faith heroes using the list of characters from Hebrews 11, +[3187.82 --> 3193.42] but then often reading part of their story where it occurs earlier in the Old Testament. +[3193.80 --> 3200.44] This morning, we have a group of people who are going to come up and read for us from Genesis 27. +[3200.44 --> 3206.70] And so if you have a Bible, I encourage you to open that up and then keep that open to Genesis 27. +[3207.16 --> 3210.24] We're going to read verses 1 through 41. +[3210.72 --> 3215.50] And so Rauchema girls and I think Olivia, who are going to read for us, +[3215.50 --> 3218.10] why don't you come up to the front here. +[3219.88 --> 3223.58] And then this will be your microphone and station. +[3223.58 --> 3244.94] When Isaac was old and his eyes were so weak that he could no longer see, +[3245.32 --> 3248.86] he called for Esau, his older son, and said to him, +[3248.86 --> 3249.78] My son. +[3250.20 --> 3251.64] Here I am, he answered. +[3252.16 --> 3256.24] Isaac said, I am now an old man and don't know the day of my death. +[3256.64 --> 3259.22] Now then, get your equipment, your quiver and bow, +[3259.46 --> 3262.92] and go out to the open country and hunt some wild game for me. +[3263.50 --> 3266.92] Prepare me the kind of tasty food I like and bring it to me to eat +[3266.92 --> 3269.64] so that I may give you my blessing before I die. +[3269.64 --> 3273.74] Now Rebekah was listening as Isaac spoke to his son Esau. +[3274.26 --> 3281.54] When Esau left for the open country to hunt game and bring it back, +[3281.94 --> 3283.86] Rebekah said to her son Jacob, +[3284.56 --> 3287.58] Look, I overheard your father say to your brother Esau, +[3287.98 --> 3290.96] Bring me some game and prepare me some tasty food to eat +[3290.96 --> 3295.36] so that I may give you my blessing in the presence of the Lord before I die. +[3295.88 --> 3298.78] Now, my son, listen carefully and do what I tell you. +[3298.78 --> 3302.26] Go out to the flock and bring me two choice young goats +[3302.26 --> 3307.12] so that I can prepare some tasty food for your father just the way he likes it. +[3307.74 --> 3312.32] Then take it to your father to eat it so that he may give you his blessing before he dies. +[3313.10 --> 3315.08] Jacob said to Rebekah, his mother, +[3315.70 --> 3318.98] But my brother Esau is a hairy man while I have smooth skin. +[3319.42 --> 3320.86] What if my father touches me? +[3321.02 --> 3325.28] I would appear to be tricking him and would bring down a curse on myself rather than a blessing. +[3325.28 --> 3327.38] His mother said to him, +[3327.82 --> 3329.72] My son, let the curse fall on me. +[3330.06 --> 3331.08] Just do what I say. +[3331.26 --> 3332.26] Go and get them for me. +[3332.78 --> 3335.48] So he went down and got them and brought them to his mother, +[3335.74 --> 3339.32] and she prepared some tasty food just the way his father liked it. +[3339.96 --> 3343.64] Then Rebekah took the best clothes of Esau, her older son, +[3343.96 --> 3345.60] which she had in the house, +[3345.76 --> 3348.38] and put them on her younger son, Jacob. +[3348.38 --> 3353.14] She also covered his hands and the smooth part of his neck with the goat skins. +[3353.60 --> 3358.26] Then she handed to her son Jacob the tasty food and the bread she had made. +[3358.64 --> 3360.32] He went to his father and said, +[3360.72 --> 3361.28] My father. +[3361.82 --> 3363.18] Yes, my son, he answered. +[3363.40 --> 3364.08] Who is it? +[3364.60 --> 3365.92] Jacob said to his father, +[3366.30 --> 3367.98] I am Esau, your firstborn. +[3368.26 --> 3369.58] I have done as you told me. +[3369.82 --> 3373.72] Please sit up and eat some of my game so that you may give me your blessing. +[3373.72 --> 3378.02] Isaac asked his son, +[3378.58 --> 3381.22] How did you find it so quickly, my son? +[3381.50 --> 3384.30] The Lord your God gave me access, he replied. +[3384.64 --> 3385.90] Then Isaac said to Jacob, +[3386.28 --> 3388.46] Come near so I can touch you, my son, +[3388.72 --> 3392.58] so I know whether you are really my son Esau or not. +[3393.20 --> 3396.16] Jacob went close to his father Isaac, +[3396.16 --> 3397.74] who touched him and said, +[3398.24 --> 3400.48] The voice is the voice of Jacob, +[3400.90 --> 3403.68] but the hands are of Esau. +[3404.18 --> 3405.62] He did not recognize him, +[3405.88 --> 3409.32] for his hands were hairy like those of his brother Esau. +[3409.56 --> 3411.62] But he proceeded to bless him. +[3412.18 --> 3412.88] So you really, +[3413.98 --> 3415.64] so you really, +[3416.72 --> 3419.08] are you really my son Esau? +[3419.28 --> 3420.02] He asked, +[3420.14 --> 3421.02] I am, he replied. +[3421.42 --> 3422.18] Then he said, +[3422.44 --> 3425.62] My son, bring me some of your game to eat, +[3425.62 --> 3428.86] so that I may give my blessing. +[3429.28 --> 3432.00] Jacob brought it to him and he ate. +[3432.00 --> 3435.38] And he brought some wine and he drank. +[3436.22 --> 3438.60] Then his father Isaac told him, +[3439.30 --> 3441.06] Come here, my son, and kiss me. +[3441.46 --> 3443.56] So he went to him and kissed him. +[3444.04 --> 3446.54] When Isaac caught the smell of his clothes, +[3446.90 --> 3448.04] he blessed him and said, +[3448.48 --> 3452.42] The smell of my son is like the smell of a field +[3452.42 --> 3454.32] that the Lord has blessed. +[3454.32 --> 3459.72] May God give you heaven's dew and earth's richness +[3459.72 --> 3462.44] and abundance of grain and new wine. +[3463.06 --> 3466.36] My nations serve you and peoples bow down to you. +[3466.72 --> 3469.16] Be Lord over your brothers, +[3469.66 --> 3474.82] and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. +[3474.82 --> 3477.66] May those who curse you be cursed, +[3477.82 --> 3479.30] and those who bless you be blessed. +[3479.74 --> 3482.44] After Isaac has finished blessing him, +[3482.90 --> 3488.62] and Jacob had scarcely left his father in presence, +[3489.30 --> 3492.54] his brother Isaac came from hunting. +[3492.98 --> 3495.36] He too prepared some tasty food +[3495.36 --> 3497.30] and brought it to his father. +[3497.30 --> 3499.44] Then he said to him, +[3499.74 --> 3502.88] My father, please sit up and eat some of my game, +[3503.30 --> 3506.00] so that you may give me your blessing. +[3506.38 --> 3507.92] His father Isaac asked him, +[3508.12 --> 3508.82] Who are you? +[3509.18 --> 3510.62] I am your son, he answered, +[3510.84 --> 3511.96] your firstborn Esau. +[3513.86 --> 3516.48] Isaac trembled violently and said, +[3516.58 --> 3518.86] Who was it then that hunted game and brought it to me? +[3519.10 --> 3521.22] I ate it just before you came, and I blessed him, +[3521.32 --> 3522.50] and indeed he will be blessed. +[3522.88 --> 3524.58] When Esau heard his father's words, +[3524.58 --> 3526.40] he burst out with a loud and bitter cry +[3526.40 --> 3527.36] and said to his father, +[3527.78 --> 3529.10] Bless me, me too, my father. +[3529.38 --> 3530.34] But he said, +[3530.52 --> 3533.08] Your brother came deceitfully and took your blessing. +[3533.64 --> 3534.30] Esau said, +[3534.48 --> 3535.84] Isn't he rightly named Jacob? +[3536.08 --> 3538.70] This is the second time he has taken advantage of me. +[3539.00 --> 3540.00] He took my birthright, +[3540.10 --> 3541.56] and now he has taken my blessing. +[3542.00 --> 3542.66] Then he asked, +[3542.82 --> 3544.84] Haven't you reserved any blessing for me? +[3545.32 --> 3546.52] Isaac answered Esau, +[3546.78 --> 3548.36] I have made him Lord over you +[3548.36 --> 3550.70] and have made all of his relatives his servants, +[3551.34 --> 3553.82] and I have sustained him with grain and new wine. +[3553.82 --> 3555.92] So what can I possibly do for you, my son? +[3556.42 --> 3557.64] Esau said to his father, +[3557.84 --> 3559.88] Do you have only one blessing, my father? +[3560.24 --> 3561.40] Bless me too, my father. +[3561.82 --> 3563.14] Then Esau wept out loud. +[3563.56 --> 3565.04] His father Isaac answered him, +[3565.44 --> 3567.58] Your dwelling will be away from the earth's richness, +[3567.92 --> 3569.54] away from the dew of heaven above. +[3569.92 --> 3570.98] You will live by the sword, +[3571.10 --> 3572.12] and you will serve your brother. +[3572.48 --> 3573.54] But when you grow restless, +[3573.78 --> 3575.72] you will throw his yoke off from your neck. +[3576.18 --> 3578.22] Esau held a grudge against Jacob +[3578.22 --> 3580.58] because of the blessing his father had given him. +[3580.92 --> 3581.80] He said to himself, +[3581.80 --> 3583.94] If the days of mourning for my father are near, +[3584.26 --> 3585.66] then I'll kill my brother Jacob. +[3585.94 --> 3587.20] This is the word of the Lord. +[3587.20 --> 3617.18] Thank you. +[3617.20 --> 3623.06] Isaac is long and there's a ton in it that we could reflect on. +[3623.90 --> 3628.46] And so we're going to kind of move really quickly for the sake of our time together +[3628.46 --> 3634.82] and have one particular focus that comes from Genesis 27 where we read. +[3635.68 --> 3639.92] But for you who may not be as familiar with the story, +[3640.50 --> 3645.90] Isaac is born the second of two sons to Abraham. +[3645.90 --> 3653.76] His older brother, Ishmael, is a fascinating story in its own right and worthy of study. +[3654.66 --> 3658.70] But Isaac is the son of promise, right? +[3658.74 --> 3664.46] He's the one who was promised to Abraham through whom Abraham would become a great nation. +[3664.46 --> 3673.22] Now, as a young boy in Isaac's story, he's taken up a mountain by his father Abraham +[3673.22 --> 3681.62] to possibly be the object of child sacrifice, a test that God had laid on his father Abraham. +[3682.16 --> 3688.22] And that too is another fascinating story, one that was referenced in Abraham's story, +[3688.22 --> 3689.80] which we looked at before. +[3690.72 --> 3696.48] But by God's grace, Isaac is rescued and a ram is provided in his place. +[3697.48 --> 3702.66] Because he is rescued and because a ram is offered up in his place, Isaac grows up. +[3703.00 --> 3704.64] He becomes a man. +[3704.76 --> 3706.66] He marries Rebecca. +[3706.66 --> 3714.10] And with his wife Rebecca, he repeats some of the same sins of his father Abraham +[3714.10 --> 3719.38] by lying to people about his relationship to her, saying that she is his sister. +[3721.16 --> 3725.40] Eventually, Isaac inherits everything from his father Abraham. +[3726.18 --> 3730.40] And he has his own children, who we know as Jacob and Esau. +[3730.72 --> 3734.62] Jacob and Esau have a very contentious relationship from the beginning. +[3734.62 --> 3736.32] They are born as twins. +[3736.82 --> 3739.76] Esau, the older brother, comes out first. +[3740.22 --> 3743.10] But Jacob comes out grasping at his heel. +[3744.70 --> 3747.42] Esau grows to become Abraham's favorite. +[3748.06 --> 3751.06] Jacob grows to become Rebecca's favorite. +[3752.16 --> 3757.52] In their story, Jacob connives away to take his brother's birthright +[3757.52 --> 3759.40] for the price of a bowl of soup. +[3759.40 --> 3764.38] And as we read in Genesis 27, as the girls read for us, +[3764.68 --> 3766.48] Isaac is duped. +[3767.48 --> 3773.98] And Esau's blessing, like the birthright, is stolen by Jacob and Rebecca's scheming. +[3776.48 --> 3782.54] But it's right there that the story, for our purposes at least this morning, +[3783.06 --> 3784.58] gets really interesting. +[3784.58 --> 3792.78] Because it's Jacob's scheming and Isaac being duped by his son +[3792.78 --> 3800.28] that Isaac emerges as a faith hero, according to Hebrews 11. +[3801.42 --> 3803.50] Now that seems crazy to me. +[3805.18 --> 3808.72] Here's a man who is tricked, right? +[3808.72 --> 3815.20] And yet somehow, God is in control of even these situations, +[3815.90 --> 3816.92] even this circumstance. +[3818.52 --> 3822.26] Now, in most cases, when you're reading your Bible, +[3822.74 --> 3829.28] it's not a good idea to try and assume or discern the intentions of biblical characters +[3829.28 --> 3832.88] in the story unless the Bible tells you their intentions. +[3832.88 --> 3833.32] Right? +[3834.08 --> 3840.20] Just like it's not wise to assume or to make conclusions about the intentions of people +[3840.20 --> 3842.98] in your life unless they tell you those intentions. +[3843.80 --> 3846.06] That's where miscommunication comes. +[3846.94 --> 3849.60] But it's clear, I think, in this text, +[3850.02 --> 3855.26] that Jacob and Rebecca's intentions are deceitful and are for dishonest gain. +[3855.26 --> 3860.40] And yet, what we see throughout is that God is sovereign +[3860.40 --> 3865.34] and that God uses Isaac to accomplish what we're going to call this morning +[3865.34 --> 3867.30] his covenant purposes. +[3869.12 --> 3873.56] And so I've made reference already, but Hebrews 11 verse 20 says, +[3874.74 --> 3881.00] By faith, Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future. +[3881.00 --> 3889.58] Now, if you are like me, I have a tendency to default to skepticism. +[3890.18 --> 3894.68] And sometimes that default grows a little bit too strong and it becomes cynicism. +[3895.36 --> 3898.52] And so I'm going to say, with candidness in front of you, +[3898.88 --> 3900.90] the first time I read this, +[3901.96 --> 3905.30] I kind of wondered if maybe this was a whitewashing of history. +[3905.30 --> 3905.98] Right? +[3907.06 --> 3912.26] Is this the sake of sanitizing a story for the sake of those who come after? +[3913.24 --> 3913.78] But you know what? +[3913.80 --> 3914.90] I don't think it is. +[3917.00 --> 3921.02] Maybe you were here this summer when we looked at the story of Joseph, +[3922.20 --> 3923.94] another faith hero. +[3924.70 --> 3927.02] But in Genesis 50 verse 20, +[3927.54 --> 3930.86] Joseph is standing in front of his brothers who lied to him, +[3930.94 --> 3932.72] who sold him into slavery, +[3932.72 --> 3936.88] who lied to their father saying that he was dead and killed by animals. +[3937.76 --> 3939.66] And Joseph says to them, +[3940.00 --> 3942.00] You intended to harm me, +[3942.50 --> 3945.08] but God intended it for good, +[3945.34 --> 3947.74] to accomplish what is now being done, +[3948.04 --> 3949.80] the saving of many lives. +[3951.02 --> 3951.20] Right? +[3951.28 --> 3954.28] God is so sovereign, we saw in that story, +[3954.28 --> 3957.72] that he is able to use the sin-filled intentions +[3957.72 --> 3961.08] of humans for his purposes, +[3961.50 --> 3962.50] for his good, +[3962.64 --> 3964.62] for the redemption of his people, +[3964.86 --> 3967.84] for the fulfilling of his covenant promises. +[3969.20 --> 3972.82] What I suggest to you is that the same sort of thing +[3972.82 --> 3975.76] is happening in Isaac's story. +[3977.02 --> 3977.14] Right? +[3977.28 --> 3980.58] Jacob intends to deceive his father. +[3981.34 --> 3984.34] Esau is given short shrift in the blessing, +[3984.34 --> 3986.24] and Isaac, throughout it all, +[3986.32 --> 3987.40] doesn't know any better. +[3988.52 --> 3988.78] Right? +[3988.82 --> 3990.00] He too is a skeptic. +[3990.06 --> 3991.02] He asks questions. +[3991.12 --> 3992.08] He tries to discern, +[3992.40 --> 3993.80] but he gets duped. +[3993.88 --> 3996.40] And yet, like Hebrews 11 verse 20 says, +[3996.74 --> 3999.56] By faith, Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau +[3999.56 --> 4000.68] in regard to their future. +[4001.06 --> 4001.90] This act, +[4002.94 --> 4004.44] even with all the dishonest gain, +[4004.58 --> 4005.62] even with all the deceit, +[4005.62 --> 4007.36] even with all the doubt and questioning, +[4007.70 --> 4009.98] is credited to Isaac +[4009.98 --> 4012.12] as an act of faith. +[4012.12 --> 4015.30] Even though he didn't fully understand +[4015.30 --> 4017.80] all that God was doing in the midst of it. +[4019.50 --> 4020.96] It is an act of faith. +[4022.86 --> 4024.52] And maybe, maybe, +[4024.72 --> 4025.96] that's the big idea +[4025.96 --> 4028.32] that we need to hear this morning. +[4029.26 --> 4029.58] Right? +[4029.70 --> 4032.68] Even though Isaac did not realize +[4032.68 --> 4036.06] everything that God was doing in that moment, +[4037.00 --> 4039.54] Isaac is a faith hero for us +[4039.54 --> 4042.54] because he blessed Jacob and Esau +[4042.54 --> 4044.28] in regards to their future, +[4044.48 --> 4047.58] even while he was on or near his deathbed. +[4048.54 --> 4049.72] And so, hear that. +[4050.82 --> 4050.98] Right? +[4051.20 --> 4054.54] You will never be able to +[4054.54 --> 4057.06] fully realize or recognize +[4057.06 --> 4059.04] or identify everything +[4059.04 --> 4061.50] that God is doing in the moment. +[4061.50 --> 4064.08] But like Isaac, +[4064.64 --> 4066.50] you can respond faithfully +[4066.50 --> 4068.38] to his covenant promises, +[4068.64 --> 4070.46] to God's covenant promises. +[4072.90 --> 4074.72] In the face of death, +[4075.88 --> 4076.96] Isaac believed +[4076.96 --> 4078.48] in the covenant promises of God +[4078.48 --> 4080.38] for a better country, +[4081.10 --> 4082.50] for a heavenly one, +[4082.56 --> 4084.12] a city whose foundations +[4084.12 --> 4087.14] and architect and builder is God. +[4087.14 --> 4089.82] And there's a running theme +[4089.82 --> 4092.62] that builds through Hebrews 11. +[4092.72 --> 4093.78] If you have your Bibles open, +[4094.08 --> 4094.94] I'm going to encourage you +[4094.94 --> 4096.00] to find Hebrews 11 +[4096.00 --> 4099.48] and maybe put a paper in Genesis 27 +[4099.48 --> 4100.78] as we'll come back and flip +[4100.78 --> 4102.74] or have Hebrews 11. +[4104.12 --> 4105.62] Anyway, have that in front of you. +[4105.82 --> 4107.22] There's this long section +[4107.22 --> 4108.80] starting in verse 8 +[4108.80 --> 4110.22] on the faith of Abraham. +[4111.14 --> 4111.62] Right? +[4111.96 --> 4114.94] And that ends with Abraham reasoning +[4114.94 --> 4116.78] that God could raise the dead. +[4118.10 --> 4120.40] And so, part of what we are seeing +[4120.40 --> 4122.02] and we've looked at before +[4122.02 --> 4124.76] is that in the face of death, +[4125.04 --> 4126.50] faith heroes hang on +[4126.50 --> 4127.76] to the promises of God. +[4128.24 --> 4130.28] Even when, perhaps especially when, +[4130.48 --> 4132.44] we can't understand God's purposes. +[4133.38 --> 4134.66] Even when we can't see +[4134.66 --> 4136.80] what God's intentions might be +[4136.80 --> 4138.80] in that particular moment. +[4140.00 --> 4141.46] And then it goes through, +[4141.60 --> 4143.34] each one following, right, +[4143.34 --> 4145.94] refers to receive him back from death +[4145.94 --> 4149.14] or bless them in regards +[4149.14 --> 4149.76] to their future +[4149.76 --> 4151.04] when he was near death. +[4151.26 --> 4152.38] And verse 21, +[4152.54 --> 4154.34] by faith Jacob when he was dying. +[4154.48 --> 4156.06] Verse 22, by faith Joseph +[4156.06 --> 4157.24] when his end was near. +[4158.32 --> 4158.56] Right? +[4158.70 --> 4160.18] We've looked at these stories +[4160.18 --> 4163.78] and so part of what's going on here +[4163.78 --> 4166.84] is faithfulness throughout life +[4166.84 --> 4169.76] but also in particular at the end. +[4169.76 --> 4173.28] And then part of what's going on +[4173.28 --> 4176.62] in the backstory to Jacob and Esau +[4176.62 --> 4181.24] is the question of who rightly, +[4181.92 --> 4183.76] according to particular standards, +[4184.26 --> 4185.74] gets the blessing +[4185.74 --> 4188.62] or who rightly will receive +[4188.62 --> 4190.50] the lion's share +[4190.50 --> 4192.58] or the bigger portion of that blessing. +[4193.42 --> 4195.60] Because normally in that culture +[4195.60 --> 4197.54] and actually throughout much of history, +[4197.54 --> 4201.06] the custom is for the firstborn +[4201.06 --> 4202.76] to get the larger share +[4202.76 --> 4203.50] of the inheritance, +[4203.88 --> 4204.88] to get the blessing. +[4205.82 --> 4207.20] We've talked about this before. +[4207.48 --> 4210.12] This is called the rule of primogeniture. +[4210.98 --> 4211.10] Right? +[4211.18 --> 4213.04] Primo meaning first geniture. +[4213.20 --> 4214.50] You can hear the root word in there, +[4214.64 --> 4216.10] generations, right, +[4216.18 --> 4216.82] being born. +[4216.94 --> 4217.82] So the firstborn. +[4219.40 --> 4221.54] And in the ordinary economy +[4222.08 --> 4223.42] of human operations +[4223.42 --> 4224.60] throughout history, +[4224.60 --> 4226.44] it is the firstborn +[4226.44 --> 4228.56] and usually in most cultures +[4228.56 --> 4229.90] the firstborn son +[4229.90 --> 4231.92] that receives the inheritance, +[4232.18 --> 4234.66] that receives the lion's share +[4234.66 --> 4235.44] of the blessing. +[4236.64 --> 4239.34] But over and over and over +[4239.34 --> 4240.28] in the Bible, +[4240.70 --> 4241.92] what we begin to see +[4241.92 --> 4243.20] is that God's ways +[4243.20 --> 4244.76] are not our ways. +[4245.22 --> 4246.72] That God is not bound +[4246.72 --> 4248.10] by the customs of men +[4248.10 --> 4249.78] and so his purposes +[4249.78 --> 4251.76] and his electing power +[4251.76 --> 4253.46] are often worked out +[4253.46 --> 4255.36] in unordinary ways, +[4256.06 --> 4257.26] in ways that don't match +[4257.26 --> 4259.48] with what our cultural expectation +[4259.48 --> 4260.54] might be. +[4261.20 --> 4261.54] In fact, +[4261.64 --> 4264.02] God regularly inverts expectations +[4264.02 --> 4266.22] to show that his power +[4266.22 --> 4267.36] is made perfect +[4267.36 --> 4268.54] in human weakness. +[4269.56 --> 4269.68] Right? +[4269.74 --> 4270.68] God regularly works +[4270.68 --> 4271.82] to show that the last +[4271.82 --> 4272.66] shall be first +[4272.66 --> 4273.74] or that the greatest +[4273.74 --> 4274.70] are made low +[4274.70 --> 4275.70] and that the lowest +[4275.70 --> 4276.56] are lifted up +[4276.56 --> 4277.86] to the right hand of the king. +[4278.18 --> 4278.90] And you see this +[4278.90 --> 4280.16] over and over and over +[4280.16 --> 4280.70] in the Bible. +[4280.90 --> 4281.92] Just to trace it through +[4281.92 --> 4282.94] the stories we've already +[4282.94 --> 4283.86] looked at this summer, +[4284.40 --> 4286.16] the weaker and younger Abel +[4286.16 --> 4288.32] is chosen over the stronger +[4288.32 --> 4289.72] and older Cain. +[4290.64 --> 4292.48] Isaac is the son of the promise, +[4292.60 --> 4293.70] but he's not the firstborn. +[4294.04 --> 4295.12] That's Ishmael. +[4295.82 --> 4296.96] And now it is Jacob, +[4297.66 --> 4299.66] weaker and younger than Esau, +[4300.12 --> 4300.96] who gets the blessing. +[4303.62 --> 4306.52] Quoting Romans 2 and Romans 9, +[4306.52 --> 4308.60] Bible scholar, +[4308.82 --> 4310.30] theologian Philip Hughes +[4310.30 --> 4311.78] sums it up well. +[4311.86 --> 4313.02] And I'll share this with you. +[4313.80 --> 4314.36] He writes, +[4314.68 --> 4316.62] The message is clear. +[4317.50 --> 4318.86] The line of promise +[4318.86 --> 4320.48] is not the line of flesh, +[4320.48 --> 4322.04] but the line of faith. +[4322.76 --> 4323.76] The true heir +[4323.76 --> 4325.26] is not the outward heir, +[4325.38 --> 4326.96] but the inward heir. +[4327.76 --> 4329.18] Not all who are descended +[4329.18 --> 4329.90] from Israel +[4329.90 --> 4331.16] belong to Israel. +[4331.56 --> 4332.60] Not all who are children +[4332.60 --> 4333.48] of Abraham, +[4333.48 --> 4336.06] not all are children of Abraham, +[4336.20 --> 4337.64] because they are descendants. +[4339.26 --> 4340.80] Not the line of flesh, +[4341.10 --> 4343.28] but the line of faith. +[4345.62 --> 4346.78] And here's the thing. +[4348.70 --> 4350.80] It's so easy +[4350.80 --> 4354.08] for us to think of faith +[4354.08 --> 4356.86] as a work that we do. +[4358.12 --> 4358.66] And of course, +[4358.78 --> 4359.52] in one sense, +[4359.78 --> 4360.78] that's true, right? +[4360.78 --> 4362.78] Like, colloquially, +[4362.78 --> 4365.60] we use the word faith, +[4365.90 --> 4367.20] and that requires action. +[4367.40 --> 4368.96] Faith calls forth +[4368.96 --> 4369.90] a response +[4369.90 --> 4371.08] on our part. +[4371.80 --> 4373.44] But the kind of faith +[4373.44 --> 4374.58] that identifies +[4374.58 --> 4376.10] Jacob +[4376.10 --> 4377.36] as the agent +[4377.36 --> 4379.42] of God's covenant promise, +[4379.60 --> 4380.38] through whom +[4380.38 --> 4381.20] the whole story +[4381.20 --> 4381.74] of redemption +[4381.74 --> 4382.58] would continue, +[4383.00 --> 4384.10] the kind of faith +[4384.10 --> 4385.52] that identifies Isaac, +[4385.88 --> 4386.92] and before him +[4386.92 --> 4388.22] identified Abraham, +[4388.22 --> 4391.54] as part of the covenant promise, +[4391.70 --> 4393.72] that kind of faith +[4393.72 --> 4394.38] is rooted +[4394.38 --> 4396.02] only in +[4396.02 --> 4397.72] God's choosing. +[4399.44 --> 4399.58] Right? +[4399.72 --> 4400.62] God chose +[4400.62 --> 4401.26] Jacob, +[4402.22 --> 4403.96] and therefore, +[4404.94 --> 4406.06] through Isaac, +[4406.58 --> 4407.36] God blessed him. +[4409.04 --> 4409.42] And look, +[4410.20 --> 4413.64] this is going to be contentious +[4413.64 --> 4414.94] for some of you. +[4415.86 --> 4416.78] That this is going to be +[4416.78 --> 4417.54] a hard truth +[4417.54 --> 4419.04] to wrestle with. +[4420.50 --> 4421.84] And the prophet Malachi +[4421.84 --> 4422.76] actually makes +[4422.76 --> 4423.56] the same point +[4423.56 --> 4425.10] that we are making now. +[4425.20 --> 4426.52] In Malachi chapter 1, +[4426.60 --> 4427.70] verse 2 and 3, +[4428.22 --> 4429.02] he says, +[4429.70 --> 4432.02] Yet I have loved Jacob, +[4432.20 --> 4433.14] this is God speaking, +[4433.70 --> 4434.54] but Esau +[4434.54 --> 4436.08] I have hated. +[4438.76 --> 4440.12] That's the language +[4440.12 --> 4442.26] of covenant choosing. +[4443.38 --> 4443.60] Right? +[4443.62 --> 4444.38] This is the language +[4444.38 --> 4445.22] of election. +[4445.22 --> 4446.62] And I know +[4446.62 --> 4447.34] some of you are +[4447.34 --> 4449.94] but God +[4449.94 --> 4450.78] who is sovereign +[4450.78 --> 4451.62] over all, +[4451.80 --> 4452.56] who rules +[4452.56 --> 4453.36] and reigns +[4453.36 --> 4454.20] and acts +[4454.20 --> 4455.30] with providence, +[4455.50 --> 4456.00] that is, +[4456.10 --> 4457.44] that all that happens +[4457.44 --> 4457.96] in the world +[4457.96 --> 4459.50] happens by his hand. +[4459.76 --> 4460.98] He directs history +[4460.98 --> 4461.90] and has chosen +[4461.90 --> 4462.88] its outcome, +[4463.14 --> 4463.86] and he directs +[4463.86 --> 4464.96] the means also +[4464.96 --> 4466.46] by which we get there. +[4466.58 --> 4466.94] And so, +[4467.08 --> 4467.98] what he does +[4467.98 --> 4469.06] in the world, +[4469.44 --> 4471.18] he does primarily +[4471.18 --> 4472.44] then through +[4472.44 --> 4473.72] his agents, +[4473.72 --> 4475.56] through his image bearers, +[4475.90 --> 4477.18] through his chosen people. +[4479.00 --> 4479.10] Right? +[4479.24 --> 4481.06] Isaac blessing Jacob +[4481.06 --> 4482.76] helps us to see +[4482.76 --> 4483.96] that it's not +[4483.96 --> 4485.76] the ordinary means +[4485.76 --> 4486.94] of flesh +[4486.94 --> 4488.22] or of power +[4488.22 --> 4489.42] or of privilege. +[4489.78 --> 4491.30] It's not the ordinary means +[4491.30 --> 4492.02] of popularity +[4492.02 --> 4493.54] or democratic rule +[4493.54 --> 4494.52] that God makes +[4494.52 --> 4495.60] his selection by, +[4495.60 --> 4498.48] but it is by grace +[4498.48 --> 4500.44] through faith. +[4500.44 --> 4502.56] And in fact, +[4502.62 --> 4503.42] we can keep adding +[4503.42 --> 4504.64] on how contentious +[4504.64 --> 4505.24] this is +[4505.24 --> 4506.18] because Jesus +[4506.18 --> 4507.54] makes the same point. +[4508.54 --> 4509.40] In Luke 14, +[4509.66 --> 4510.00] Jesus, +[4510.60 --> 4511.32] talking to +[4511.32 --> 4512.48] the large crowds +[4512.48 --> 4513.08] that have gathered, +[4513.20 --> 4513.86] we can read this. +[4513.94 --> 4514.16] He says, +[4514.16 --> 4516.30] large crowds +[4516.30 --> 4516.90] were traveling +[4516.90 --> 4517.50] with Jesus +[4517.50 --> 4519.04] and turning to them, +[4519.14 --> 4519.66] he said, +[4520.58 --> 4521.64] if anyone comes +[4521.64 --> 4522.24] to me +[4522.24 --> 4523.14] and does not +[4523.14 --> 4524.10] hate father +[4524.10 --> 4525.04] or mother, +[4525.58 --> 4526.78] wife and children, +[4527.26 --> 4528.30] brothers and sisters, +[4528.56 --> 4528.82] yes, +[4528.96 --> 4530.58] even their own life, +[4531.02 --> 4531.70] such a person +[4531.70 --> 4533.04] cannot be my disciple. +[4533.76 --> 4534.22] And whoever +[4534.22 --> 4535.02] does not carry +[4535.02 --> 4535.70] their cross +[4535.70 --> 4536.64] and follow me +[4536.64 --> 4537.72] cannot be +[4537.72 --> 4539.14] my disciple. +[4541.98 --> 4543.32] Jesus' point +[4543.32 --> 4545.40] is that you must +[4545.40 --> 4546.66] choose God +[4546.66 --> 4548.30] over any other +[4548.30 --> 4548.88] relationship. +[4550.10 --> 4551.16] You must choose +[4551.16 --> 4551.82] the relationship +[4551.82 --> 4552.64] of faith +[4552.64 --> 4554.68] over the relationship +[4554.68 --> 4555.32] of flesh. +[4557.12 --> 4557.54] Now, +[4557.60 --> 4558.18] like we said, +[4558.64 --> 4559.36] this is a really +[4559.36 --> 4560.28] hard word +[4560.28 --> 4561.94] for many of us. +[4563.42 --> 4564.22] Part of why +[4564.22 --> 4564.98] it's so hard +[4564.98 --> 4565.90] for most of us +[4565.90 --> 4566.74] is because +[4566.74 --> 4568.74] most of us, +[4568.78 --> 4569.64] if not all of us, +[4569.82 --> 4570.80] have made an idol +[4570.80 --> 4572.30] out of our families. +[4573.32 --> 4575.44] Many of us +[4575.44 --> 4576.08] think about +[4576.08 --> 4577.60] our biological families +[4577.60 --> 4578.54] as being more +[4578.54 --> 4579.46] closely related +[4579.46 --> 4580.02] to us +[4580.02 --> 4580.84] than our family +[4580.84 --> 4581.32] of faith. +[4582.52 --> 4583.60] And I get it. +[4584.30 --> 4584.72] And please, +[4584.96 --> 4585.68] don't hear what +[4585.68 --> 4586.14] I'm not saying. +[4586.22 --> 4586.80] I don't want +[4586.80 --> 4587.70] to be insensitive. +[4588.48 --> 4589.20] Because yes, +[4589.34 --> 4590.16] all of us, +[4590.42 --> 4591.24] all of us +[4591.24 --> 4592.10] have a family member, +[4592.20 --> 4593.42] a son or a daughter, +[4593.56 --> 4594.46] a brother or a sister +[4594.46 --> 4595.02] or an uncle +[4595.02 --> 4595.58] or an aunt, +[4595.92 --> 4597.14] someone who no longer +[4597.14 --> 4597.60] believes +[4597.60 --> 4598.16] or who maybe +[4598.16 --> 4599.34] never believed. +[4599.34 --> 4601.70] But one of the reasons +[4601.70 --> 4602.38] I'm going to suggest +[4602.38 --> 4603.14] that that breaks +[4603.14 --> 4603.84] our heart +[4603.84 --> 4605.24] is because we know +[4605.24 --> 4606.16] that the relationship +[4606.16 --> 4606.72] to God, +[4606.78 --> 4607.16] our Father, +[4607.26 --> 4608.10] through Jesus Christ, +[4608.26 --> 4608.78] our Lord, +[4608.84 --> 4609.82] is more important +[4609.82 --> 4610.94] and more meaningful +[4610.94 --> 4611.98] and more valuable +[4611.98 --> 4613.92] than even our relationship +[4613.92 --> 4615.36] to sons and daughters, +[4615.46 --> 4616.40] even our relationships +[4616.40 --> 4617.54] as family members. +[4620.10 --> 4621.18] The truth, +[4621.18 --> 4624.48] the truth is +[4624.48 --> 4625.44] that where it matters +[4625.44 --> 4626.22] most, +[4626.90 --> 4628.52] at the level of belief +[4628.52 --> 4629.50] and faith, +[4629.58 --> 4630.88] at the level of identity +[4630.88 --> 4632.58] as a son or daughter +[4632.58 --> 4633.46] of God, +[4634.34 --> 4635.62] where it matters most, +[4635.74 --> 4636.72] you share more +[4636.72 --> 4637.46] in common +[4637.46 --> 4638.50] with a brother +[4638.50 --> 4640.00] or sister in Christ +[4640.00 --> 4641.50] than you do +[4641.50 --> 4641.94] with someone +[4641.94 --> 4642.88] who does not believe. +[4645.66 --> 4646.62] And if you aren't +[4646.62 --> 4647.50] sure about this, +[4648.56 --> 4650.78] talk to the believing woman +[4650.78 --> 4652.18] whose husband +[4652.18 --> 4653.40] refuses to believe. +[4655.36 --> 4655.56] Right? +[4655.60 --> 4656.36] Not sharing +[4656.36 --> 4657.20] that identity +[4657.20 --> 4657.82] on the level +[4657.82 --> 4659.04] of faith and belief +[4659.04 --> 4660.44] makes every other +[4660.44 --> 4662.14] connection difficult. +[4662.98 --> 4663.20] Right? +[4663.22 --> 4663.88] Not impossible, +[4664.58 --> 4665.64] but more difficult +[4665.64 --> 4666.86] than it would otherwise be +[4666.86 --> 4668.28] and often +[4668.28 --> 4670.16] not as deep +[4670.16 --> 4672.06] as she would desire. +[4674.02 --> 4674.38] And so, +[4675.32 --> 4675.92] young men, +[4676.58 --> 4677.20] young women, +[4677.82 --> 4679.12] think very carefully +[4679.12 --> 4680.64] before you date someone +[4680.64 --> 4682.08] who doesn't share +[4682.08 --> 4683.16] your belief. +[4686.22 --> 4688.22] The story of Isaac +[4688.22 --> 4690.24] as a faith hero +[4690.24 --> 4691.96] underscores +[4691.96 --> 4694.14] the relational identity +[4694.14 --> 4695.50] that we share +[4695.50 --> 4696.24] to God +[4696.24 --> 4697.34] through faith +[4697.34 --> 4698.38] as the single +[4698.38 --> 4699.56] most determining +[4699.56 --> 4700.44] factor +[4700.44 --> 4701.62] for our lives +[4701.62 --> 4702.18] in the world. +[4704.22 --> 4705.82] Isaac was used +[4705.82 --> 4706.38] of God +[4706.38 --> 4707.04] to bless +[4707.04 --> 4707.76] Jacob, +[4707.92 --> 4708.70] to move +[4708.70 --> 4709.30] the drama +[4709.30 --> 4710.20] of redemption +[4710.20 --> 4711.16] forward. +[4711.74 --> 4711.88] And so, +[4711.96 --> 4712.96] look at the blessing, +[4713.16 --> 4713.90] and here we'll jump back +[4713.90 --> 4715.22] to Genesis 27 now. +[4716.22 --> 4717.22] Look at the blessing +[4717.22 --> 4718.66] that Jacob, +[4720.22 --> 4720.94] or that Isaac, +[4721.14 --> 4722.60] speaks over Jacob +[4722.60 --> 4724.60] in our text, +[4724.76 --> 4726.64] starting in verse 28. +[4726.64 --> 4729.82] May God give you +[4729.82 --> 4730.86] heaven's due +[4730.86 --> 4732.74] and earth's riches, +[4733.28 --> 4733.78] an abundance +[4733.78 --> 4734.68] of grain +[4734.68 --> 4736.58] and new wine. +[4737.36 --> 4738.32] May nations +[4738.32 --> 4739.12] serve you +[4739.12 --> 4739.92] and peoples +[4739.92 --> 4740.86] bow down +[4740.86 --> 4741.60] to you. +[4742.28 --> 4743.10] Be Lord +[4743.10 --> 4744.06] over your brothers +[4744.06 --> 4745.54] and may the sons +[4745.54 --> 4746.32] of your mother +[4746.32 --> 4747.46] bow down to you. +[4747.60 --> 4748.68] May those who curse +[4748.68 --> 4749.56] you be cursed +[4749.56 --> 4750.78] and those who bless +[4750.78 --> 4751.24] you +[4751.24 --> 4752.76] be blessed. +[4752.76 --> 4754.36] Now, +[4754.42 --> 4755.24] in those words, +[4755.34 --> 4756.16] you might hear +[4756.16 --> 4757.04] an echo +[4757.04 --> 4758.26] of God's promise +[4758.26 --> 4759.62] spoken to Abraham. +[4760.26 --> 4761.20] And in those words, +[4761.26 --> 4762.02] you will hear +[4762.02 --> 4762.68] a sort of +[4762.68 --> 4764.36] anticipation echo +[4764.36 --> 4765.52] of the language +[4765.52 --> 4766.70] that God will speak +[4766.70 --> 4767.58] to Joseph. +[4769.06 --> 4769.40] Right? +[4769.46 --> 4770.10] A promise +[4770.10 --> 4771.36] first to make him +[4771.36 --> 4772.24] into a great nation +[4772.24 --> 4773.30] and then to Joseph +[4773.30 --> 4774.08] for brothers +[4774.08 --> 4774.94] to bow down +[4774.94 --> 4776.04] and then the promise +[4776.04 --> 4776.76] back to Abraham +[4776.76 --> 4777.62] for those who curse +[4777.62 --> 4778.82] you to be cursed +[4778.82 --> 4779.62] and those who bless +[4779.62 --> 4781.14] you to be blessed. +[4781.14 --> 4782.48] But then, +[4782.90 --> 4784.16] listen in contrast +[4784.16 --> 4785.40] to the words +[4785.40 --> 4786.18] that Isaac +[4786.18 --> 4787.04] speaks +[4787.04 --> 4788.42] to Esau. +[4788.78 --> 4789.42] Flip the page +[4789.42 --> 4790.24] or at least in my Bible, +[4790.38 --> 4790.98] flip the page, +[4791.08 --> 4791.80] verse 39. +[4793.60 --> 4794.44] Your dwelling +[4794.44 --> 4795.50] will be away +[4795.50 --> 4797.12] from the earth's riches, +[4797.36 --> 4798.52] away from the dew +[4798.52 --> 4799.74] of heaven above. +[4800.46 --> 4801.08] Now notice +[4801.08 --> 4801.84] carefully +[4801.84 --> 4802.88] how that's +[4802.88 --> 4804.32] the opposite language +[4804.32 --> 4806.00] of Jacob's blessing. +[4806.82 --> 4807.54] And he continues, +[4808.06 --> 4809.08] you will live +[4809.08 --> 4809.76] by the sword +[4809.76 --> 4810.72] and you will serve +[4810.72 --> 4811.42] your brother. +[4812.10 --> 4812.48] Again, +[4812.68 --> 4814.08] it's the opposite language +[4814.08 --> 4814.90] because Jacob +[4814.90 --> 4815.62] is told +[4815.62 --> 4816.38] that his family +[4816.38 --> 4817.54] will bow down to him +[4817.54 --> 4818.78] and that he will prosper. +[4819.92 --> 4820.80] Esau is told +[4820.80 --> 4821.60] that he will be +[4821.60 --> 4822.38] the one bowing. +[4823.56 --> 4824.26] But Esau +[4824.26 --> 4825.36] is also given +[4825.36 --> 4826.60] a promise. +[4827.62 --> 4828.42] But when you grow +[4828.42 --> 4828.96] restless, +[4829.54 --> 4830.34] you will throw +[4830.34 --> 4831.28] his yoke +[4831.28 --> 4831.98] from off +[4831.98 --> 4833.06] your neck. +[4834.40 --> 4835.20] And here, +[4835.44 --> 4835.80] perhaps, +[4836.64 --> 4837.72] is the only word +[4837.72 --> 4838.56] of hope +[4838.56 --> 4839.68] that Esau gets. +[4839.68 --> 4840.92] that at some point +[4840.92 --> 4842.00] in their history, +[4842.44 --> 4843.56] Esau will no longer +[4843.56 --> 4845.14] remain under the thumb +[4845.14 --> 4846.50] of Jacob. +[4847.38 --> 4848.48] And I'm going to suggest +[4848.48 --> 4849.90] that this is a promise +[4849.90 --> 4851.38] and a goodness of God +[4851.38 --> 4853.08] revealed in his common grace +[4853.08 --> 4855.10] even to Esau, +[4855.20 --> 4855.86] a common grace +[4855.86 --> 4856.98] that is available to him +[4856.98 --> 4858.38] because if you read the story, +[4858.58 --> 4860.00] that does eventually happen. +[4860.14 --> 4861.64] Esau's line continues. +[4862.12 --> 4863.28] He separates out +[4863.28 --> 4864.08] from his brother. +[4864.28 --> 4865.60] He moves into the land +[4865.60 --> 4866.54] of Canaan +[4866.54 --> 4867.48] where he grows +[4867.48 --> 4868.06] and he grows +[4868.06 --> 4868.96] and eventually +[4868.96 --> 4870.70] we know him +[4870.70 --> 4871.44] as the father +[4871.44 --> 4872.42] of the Edomites, +[4873.08 --> 4874.16] a people who live +[4874.16 --> 4874.90] in the hill country +[4874.90 --> 4875.44] of Seir. +[4875.52 --> 4876.38] He's grown into +[4876.38 --> 4878.32] his own great nation, +[4878.48 --> 4880.16] but he's not +[4880.16 --> 4882.86] the chosen nation. +[4885.06 --> 4885.96] And so let me land +[4885.96 --> 4886.38] the plane +[4886.38 --> 4887.96] here with this. +[4890.00 --> 4891.72] Isaac is a faith hero +[4891.72 --> 4894.88] because he blesses Jacob. +[4896.04 --> 4896.86] He didn't know +[4896.86 --> 4897.60] what he was doing, +[4898.66 --> 4900.02] but God used him. +[4901.64 --> 4903.58] God chose Isaac +[4903.58 --> 4905.18] and God chose Jacob +[4905.18 --> 4907.14] and so he used them. +[4908.56 --> 4909.80] The only qualification +[4909.80 --> 4910.90] you need +[4910.90 --> 4912.52] to be a faith hero +[4912.52 --> 4914.26] is to be chosen by God. +[4915.06 --> 4916.10] And if today, +[4916.24 --> 4917.56] by grace through faith, +[4917.56 --> 4918.62] you believe, +[4918.94 --> 4920.48] you are chosen by God. +[4920.48 --> 4920.52] God. +[4921.46 --> 4923.26] And so you are, +[4923.40 --> 4924.46] or at least you can be, +[4924.62 --> 4926.30] someone's faith hero. +[4927.66 --> 4928.06] You see, +[4928.22 --> 4929.52] it's not about +[4929.52 --> 4931.30] who you choose. +[4932.28 --> 4932.88] It's about +[4932.88 --> 4933.76] who has chosen you. +[4935.04 --> 4935.96] And when God +[4935.96 --> 4937.10] chooses you, +[4937.36 --> 4938.08] he changes +[4938.08 --> 4939.16] your family, +[4939.32 --> 4939.86] he changes +[4939.86 --> 4940.70] your life. +[4940.82 --> 4941.72] And like Isaac, +[4942.16 --> 4943.24] you may not have +[4943.24 --> 4944.18] the eyes to see it +[4944.18 --> 4945.10] in this moment. +[4946.00 --> 4947.24] But God will work +[4947.24 --> 4947.80] in you +[4947.80 --> 4948.64] and through you +[4948.64 --> 4950.64] to accomplish his purposes. +[4951.56 --> 4952.30] And we know +[4952.30 --> 4953.36] that that is true +[4953.36 --> 4954.96] because if you take +[4954.96 --> 4955.58] this story +[4955.58 --> 4956.90] and just zoom forward +[4956.90 --> 4957.82] throughout the rest +[4957.82 --> 4959.00] of the Old Testament, +[4959.14 --> 4959.66] throughout the rest +[4959.66 --> 4960.56] of the drama of Scripture, +[4960.84 --> 4961.66] it culminates +[4961.66 --> 4962.30] in the coming +[4962.30 --> 4963.32] of God himself +[4963.32 --> 4964.74] in Jesus Christ. +[4965.20 --> 4965.96] That the covenant +[4965.96 --> 4967.06] promises of God +[4967.06 --> 4968.68] spoken to Abraham +[4968.68 --> 4970.04] are fulfilled +[4970.04 --> 4972.04] in the person +[4972.04 --> 4973.60] of Jesus Christ. +[4973.74 --> 4974.72] The covenant promises +[4974.72 --> 4975.70] of God +[4975.70 --> 4976.98] spoken to Isaac +[4976.98 --> 4977.82] anticipated +[4977.82 --> 4978.84] in the ram +[4978.84 --> 4980.56] substitute sacrifice +[4980.56 --> 4981.42] are fulfilled +[4981.42 --> 4982.84] in the sacrifice +[4982.84 --> 4984.04] of Jesus. +[4984.26 --> 4985.04] Jesus comes +[4985.04 --> 4986.14] into the world +[4986.14 --> 4986.90] as the fulfillment +[4986.90 --> 4988.60] of God's covenant promises +[4988.60 --> 4989.32] and he lives +[4989.32 --> 4989.82] the life +[4989.82 --> 4990.78] we should have lived. +[4990.90 --> 4991.58] He knows +[4991.58 --> 4992.24] the plans +[4992.24 --> 4993.42] of the Father +[4993.42 --> 4994.38] and he lives +[4994.38 --> 4995.54] them perfectly +[4995.54 --> 4996.88] and he still +[4996.88 --> 4998.02] yet dies +[4998.02 --> 4998.82] the death +[4998.82 --> 5000.34] that we deserve. +[5000.34 --> 5003.70] You may not see +[5003.70 --> 5005.28] what God is doing +[5005.28 --> 5006.32] or how he's going +[5006.32 --> 5007.22] to accomplish it +[5007.22 --> 5009.20] but the very fact +[5009.20 --> 5010.24] of Jesus' life, +[5010.84 --> 5011.42] his death +[5011.42 --> 5012.72] and his resurrection +[5012.72 --> 5014.48] is a promise +[5014.48 --> 5015.06] for you, +[5015.32 --> 5015.90] a guarantee +[5015.90 --> 5016.72] for you +[5016.72 --> 5017.92] that God does. +[5018.46 --> 5019.08] He knows, +[5019.38 --> 5020.14] he sees +[5020.14 --> 5021.06] and he will call +[5021.06 --> 5022.16] and he will carry. +[5024.66 --> 5025.16] And so, +[5026.44 --> 5029.20] hear the covenant +[5029.20 --> 5030.70] promise of God +[5030.70 --> 5033.76] and ask +[5033.76 --> 5034.94] in spite +[5034.94 --> 5036.92] of the unknown +[5036.92 --> 5038.68] how can you +[5038.68 --> 5039.52] be used of God? +[5040.32 --> 5041.42] In spite of +[5041.42 --> 5042.72] not understanding +[5042.72 --> 5043.62] much of anything +[5043.62 --> 5045.64] of God's ways +[5045.64 --> 5046.92] how can we +[5046.92 --> 5047.70] be used by him? +[5050.20 --> 5051.22] I have a +[5051.22 --> 5052.66] friend, +[5054.32 --> 5055.00] she's become +[5055.00 --> 5055.50] a friend +[5055.50 --> 5057.50] who's a missionary +[5057.50 --> 5058.84] in North Africa +[5058.84 --> 5060.74] now I'm not +[5060.74 --> 5061.10] going to use +[5061.10 --> 5061.64] her name +[5061.64 --> 5063.62] because +[5063.62 --> 5064.86] where she serves +[5064.86 --> 5065.52] it's illegal +[5065.52 --> 5066.28] to be a Christian +[5066.28 --> 5066.64] missionary +[5066.64 --> 5067.78] and these +[5067.78 --> 5068.48] services are +[5068.48 --> 5068.90] recorded. +[5070.16 --> 5070.90] She sends +[5070.90 --> 5071.30] out +[5071.30 --> 5072.52] quarterly +[5072.52 --> 5073.14] updates +[5073.14 --> 5073.74] and tells +[5073.74 --> 5074.04] us +[5074.04 --> 5074.72] please don't +[5074.72 --> 5075.12] forward +[5075.12 --> 5075.90] these updates +[5075.90 --> 5076.30] to other +[5076.30 --> 5076.56] people +[5076.56 --> 5076.98] because they +[5076.98 --> 5077.32] can't be +[5077.32 --> 5077.96] circulated +[5077.96 --> 5078.66] because if +[5078.66 --> 5078.88] it gets +[5078.88 --> 5079.26] back to +[5079.26 --> 5079.66] the place +[5079.66 --> 5080.48] where she's +[5080.48 --> 5080.84] working +[5080.84 --> 5081.32] she could +[5081.32 --> 5082.10] be arrested +[5082.10 --> 5082.76] and tried +[5082.76 --> 5083.14] and +[5083.14 --> 5084.56] God forbid +[5084.56 --> 5085.76] even killed +[5085.76 --> 5086.40] for being a +[5086.40 --> 5086.68] missionary. +[5086.68 --> 5087.68] missionary +[5087.68 --> 5088.14] she's a +[5088.14 --> 5088.54] missionary +[5088.54 --> 5089.82] serving in +[5089.82 --> 5090.40] North Africa +[5090.40 --> 5091.72] and I get +[5091.72 --> 5092.26] her updates +[5092.26 --> 5092.68] and every +[5092.68 --> 5093.62] time we +[5093.62 --> 5094.38] read from +[5094.38 --> 5094.96] her and +[5094.96 --> 5095.64] and when +[5095.64 --> 5095.96] we lived +[5095.96 --> 5096.58] back east +[5096.58 --> 5097.76] usually once +[5097.76 --> 5098.24] a year or +[5098.24 --> 5098.62] once every +[5098.62 --> 5099.02] other year +[5099.02 --> 5099.34] she would +[5099.34 --> 5100.06] come and +[5100.06 --> 5100.48] visit the +[5100.48 --> 5100.88] church that +[5100.88 --> 5101.30] we were at +[5101.30 --> 5102.62] and she +[5102.62 --> 5103.08] would talk +[5103.08 --> 5103.88] about the +[5103.88 --> 5104.58] people that +[5104.58 --> 5105.32] she sees +[5105.32 --> 5105.90] converted +[5105.90 --> 5107.42] through the +[5107.42 --> 5108.44] ministry of +[5108.44 --> 5109.46] God in +[5109.46 --> 5109.70] the work +[5109.70 --> 5110.06] that she's +[5110.06 --> 5110.86] doing and +[5110.86 --> 5111.14] she would +[5111.14 --> 5111.68] talk about +[5111.68 --> 5112.38] those people +[5112.38 --> 5112.98] as her +[5112.98 --> 5114.26] brothers and +[5114.26 --> 5115.18] sisters as +[5115.18 --> 5116.06] her family +[5116.06 --> 5117.18] in Christ +[5117.18 --> 5118.38] Jesus and +[5118.38 --> 5119.74] she shows +[5119.74 --> 5120.72] to me at +[5120.72 --> 5121.24] least that +[5121.24 --> 5122.38] her willingness +[5122.38 --> 5123.32] and she +[5123.32 --> 5124.28] will express +[5124.28 --> 5125.82] explicitly that +[5125.82 --> 5126.24] she will +[5126.24 --> 5127.86] always go +[5127.86 --> 5128.34] to them. +[5130.06 --> 5130.94] In fact +[5130.94 --> 5132.10] during COVID +[5132.10 --> 5132.84] there was a +[5132.84 --> 5133.56] she was +[5133.56 --> 5135.68] on homestay +[5135.68 --> 5137.10] back here +[5137.10 --> 5137.68] in North +[5137.68 --> 5138.08] America +[5138.08 --> 5139.56] and was +[5139.56 --> 5140.14] unable to +[5140.14 --> 5142.00] return and +[5142.00 --> 5142.72] that lasted +[5142.72 --> 5143.40] about eight +[5143.40 --> 5144.14] months before +[5144.14 --> 5144.54] she could +[5144.54 --> 5145.08] finally get +[5145.08 --> 5145.74] back and +[5145.74 --> 5146.44] her heart +[5146.44 --> 5148.10] broke every +[5148.10 --> 5148.68] day for +[5148.68 --> 5149.18] those people +[5149.18 --> 5149.56] that she +[5149.56 --> 5150.00] couldn't +[5150.00 --> 5151.20] connect with. +[5151.46 --> 5152.06] She will +[5152.06 --> 5152.92] always go +[5152.92 --> 5153.34] to them +[5153.34 --> 5154.36] and she +[5154.36 --> 5155.90] describes a +[5155.90 --> 5156.60] love for +[5156.60 --> 5157.26] them that +[5157.26 --> 5158.80] is beyond +[5158.80 --> 5159.50] measure, a +[5159.50 --> 5159.90] love for +[5159.90 --> 5160.24] them that +[5160.24 --> 5160.80] can only +[5160.80 --> 5161.44] come from +[5161.44 --> 5161.94] the heart +[5161.94 --> 5162.62] of the +[5162.62 --> 5163.60] father and +[5163.60 --> 5164.38] she says +[5164.38 --> 5164.78] that she +[5164.78 --> 5165.34] has this +[5165.34 --> 5165.96] love for +[5165.96 --> 5166.92] them because +[5166.92 --> 5168.00] they share +[5168.00 --> 5169.20] a father. +[5171.00 --> 5171.42] See there's +[5171.42 --> 5173.12] this compelling +[5173.12 --> 5175.32] love that +[5175.32 --> 5176.76] we know +[5176.76 --> 5177.90] from being +[5177.90 --> 5179.54] chosen by +[5179.54 --> 5180.60] God. +[5181.72 --> 5182.86] Jacob I +[5182.86 --> 5184.18] have loved. +[5185.26 --> 5186.18] If by grace +[5186.18 --> 5187.08] through faith +[5187.08 --> 5188.20] God says to +[5188.20 --> 5189.88] you, I love +[5189.88 --> 5190.16] you. +[5190.86 --> 5191.90] You are my +[5191.90 --> 5193.08] son and +[5193.08 --> 5193.78] daughter and +[5193.78 --> 5195.28] so now we +[5195.28 --> 5195.80] go. +[5196.54 --> 5197.08] We may not +[5197.08 --> 5197.72] know how God +[5197.72 --> 5198.16] is at work +[5198.16 --> 5199.04] but he is and +[5199.04 --> 5200.22] so like Isaac +[5200.22 --> 5202.20] we go in +[5202.20 --> 5203.32] response to +[5203.32 --> 5203.86] the covenant +[5203.86 --> 5205.66] promises of +[5205.66 --> 5205.98] God. +[5208.02 --> 5209.00] Now precisely +[5209.00 --> 5209.78] because we +[5209.78 --> 5210.48] don't know +[5210.48 --> 5211.96] exactly the +[5211.96 --> 5212.38] way God +[5212.38 --> 5212.78] works, +[5213.64 --> 5214.10] precisely +[5214.10 --> 5214.96] because God's +[5214.96 --> 5215.98] ways are not +[5215.98 --> 5216.72] our ways, +[5217.06 --> 5217.68] he gives us +[5217.68 --> 5219.44] a family and +[5219.44 --> 5220.02] as a family +[5220.02 --> 5220.56] we have a +[5220.56 --> 5220.78] meal. +[5221.94 --> 5222.70] We come to +[5222.70 --> 5223.66] this table so +[5223.66 --> 5224.62] that God would +[5224.62 --> 5225.82] nourish us for +[5225.82 --> 5227.44] this journey of +[5227.44 --> 5227.96] faith. +[5227.96 --> 5228.40] faith. +[5228.40 --> 5229.56] We come to +[5229.56 --> 5230.34] this covenant +[5230.34 --> 5231.60] meal so that +[5231.60 --> 5232.86] by his grace +[5232.86 --> 5234.58] we here can +[5234.58 --> 5236.64] receive the +[5236.64 --> 5238.14] sustenance we +[5238.14 --> 5239.70] need to be +[5239.70 --> 5241.36] sent on our +[5241.36 --> 5241.62] way. +[5242.38 --> 5243.34] We come to +[5243.34 --> 5243.94] this table +[5243.94 --> 5246.32] because this is +[5246.32 --> 5246.88] where God +[5246.88 --> 5247.64] meets us, +[5248.22 --> 5249.06] fills us up, +[5249.42 --> 5250.26] and sends us +[5250.26 --> 5251.44] out in his +[5251.44 --> 5252.16] promise. +[5252.78 --> 5253.94] As we come to +[5253.94 --> 5254.60] this table we +[5254.60 --> 5255.22] have a liturgy +[5255.22 --> 5255.84] will be on +[5255.84 --> 5256.38] the screen +[5256.38 --> 5257.08] overhead. +[5257.34 --> 5258.00] I invite you +[5258.00 --> 5259.08] to participate +[5259.08 --> 5260.34] and to read +[5260.34 --> 5260.90] the portions +[5260.90 --> 5261.44] that are given +[5261.44 --> 5262.52] there for you. +[5263.32 --> 5264.08] Lift up your +[5264.08 --> 5264.44] hearts. +[5265.30 --> 5266.14] Lift up your +[5266.14 --> 5266.64] hearts to the +[5266.64 --> 5266.90] Lord. +[5267.42 --> 5268.06] Let us give +[5268.06 --> 5268.76] thanks to the +[5268.76 --> 5269.52] Lord our God. +[5270.24 --> 5271.26] It is right for +[5271.26 --> 5271.92] us to give +[5271.92 --> 5272.38] thanks. +[5272.90 --> 5273.32] Let's pray +[5273.32 --> 5273.68] together. +[5275.92 --> 5277.26] With joy we +[5277.26 --> 5278.20] praise you, +[5278.54 --> 5279.28] gracious God. +[5279.92 --> 5280.48] For you have +[5280.48 --> 5281.26] created heaven +[5281.26 --> 5281.84] and earth and +[5281.84 --> 5282.52] have made us in +[5282.52 --> 5282.94] your image. +[5283.28 --> 5283.70] You have kept +[5283.70 --> 5284.92] covenant with us, +[5284.92 --> 5286.02] even when we +[5286.02 --> 5286.88] fell into sin. +[5288.00 --> 5288.68] We give you +[5288.68 --> 5289.46] thanks for +[5289.46 --> 5290.24] Jesus Christ, +[5290.58 --> 5291.24] who by his +[5291.24 --> 5291.98] life, death, +[5292.08 --> 5292.66] and resurrection +[5292.66 --> 5293.72] opened to us +[5293.72 --> 5295.00] the way of +[5295.00 --> 5296.02] life everlasting. +[5297.16 --> 5297.50] Amen. +[5302.70 --> 5303.34] Jesus, +[5303.98 --> 5305.12] before he +[5305.12 --> 5305.74] suffered, +[5306.02 --> 5306.72] gave us +[5306.72 --> 5307.74] this memorial +[5307.74 --> 5309.38] of his +[5309.38 --> 5310.32] sacrifice +[5310.32 --> 5311.12] until he +[5311.12 --> 5311.68] comes again. +[5312.68 --> 5313.22] The Lord +[5313.22 --> 5313.54] Jesus, +[5313.70 --> 5314.12] on the night +[5314.12 --> 5314.50] that he +[5314.50 --> 5315.08] was +[5315.08 --> 5315.78] betrayed, +[5316.86 --> 5317.94] took bread. +[5319.20 --> 5319.66] And when he +[5319.66 --> 5319.98] had given +[5319.98 --> 5320.68] thanks, +[5321.00 --> 5321.62] he broke +[5321.62 --> 5322.16] it and he +[5322.16 --> 5322.42] said, +[5322.80 --> 5323.44] this is +[5323.44 --> 5324.64] my body +[5324.64 --> 5325.30] which is +[5325.30 --> 5325.74] for you. +[5326.38 --> 5327.06] Do this +[5327.06 --> 5327.88] in remembrance +[5327.88 --> 5328.92] of me. +[5331.82 --> 5332.74] In the same +[5332.74 --> 5333.10] way, +[5333.24 --> 5333.80] he took the +[5333.80 --> 5335.00] cup after +[5335.00 --> 5335.68] supper and +[5335.68 --> 5336.10] he said, +[5336.48 --> 5337.04] this cup +[5337.04 --> 5337.84] is the new +[5337.84 --> 5338.60] covenant in +[5338.60 --> 5339.28] my blood. +[5339.80 --> 5340.46] Do this +[5340.46 --> 5341.36] whenever you +[5341.36 --> 5341.88] drink it +[5341.88 --> 5342.80] in remembrance +[5342.80 --> 5343.64] of me. +[5346.76 --> 5347.36] For +[5347.36 --> 5348.20] whenever we +[5348.20 --> 5348.74] eat this +[5348.74 --> 5349.42] bread and +[5349.42 --> 5350.30] drink this +[5350.30 --> 5351.10] cup, we +[5351.10 --> 5351.98] proclaim the +[5351.98 --> 5352.68] Lord's death +[5352.68 --> 5354.10] until he +[5354.10 --> 5355.54] comes again. +[5357.34 --> 5358.72] This is the +[5358.72 --> 5359.80] mystery of +[5359.80 --> 5360.34] our faith. +[5360.34 --> 5365.88] your resurrection +[5365.88 --> 5366.76] we affirm +[5366.76 --> 5367.36] with joy. +[5368.18 --> 5368.82] Your coming +[5368.82 --> 5369.50] we await +[5369.50 --> 5370.10] with hope. +[5370.90 --> 5371.54] Glory be +[5371.54 --> 5372.20] to you, +[5372.46 --> 5373.08] Lord Jesus. +[5374.56 --> 5375.50] Church family, +[5375.92 --> 5376.30] the Lord +[5376.30 --> 5377.16] has prepared +[5377.16 --> 5377.82] his table +[5377.82 --> 5378.34] for all +[5378.34 --> 5379.14] who love +[5379.14 --> 5380.10] him and +[5380.10 --> 5380.84] trust in +[5380.84 --> 5381.78] him alone +[5381.78 --> 5382.68] for their +[5382.68 --> 5383.50] salvation. +[5383.96 --> 5384.34] And so, +[5384.50 --> 5385.02] come to +[5385.02 --> 5386.22] this table, +[5386.44 --> 5386.90] you who +[5386.90 --> 5387.62] have much +[5387.62 --> 5388.64] faith and +[5388.64 --> 5389.10] you who +[5389.10 --> 5389.52] would like +[5389.52 --> 5389.84] to have +[5389.84 --> 5390.10] more. +[5390.94 --> 5391.50] Come to +[5391.50 --> 5392.04] this table, +[5392.18 --> 5392.56] you who +[5392.56 --> 5392.94] have been +[5392.94 --> 5393.34] to this +[5393.34 --> 5393.74] sacrament +[5393.74 --> 5394.72] often and +[5394.72 --> 5395.16] you who +[5395.16 --> 5395.60] have not +[5395.60 --> 5396.12] been in +[5396.12 --> 5396.44] a long +[5396.44 --> 5396.84] time, +[5397.24 --> 5397.62] you who +[5397.62 --> 5398.16] have tried +[5398.16 --> 5398.74] to follow +[5398.74 --> 5399.44] Jesus and +[5399.44 --> 5399.90] you who +[5399.90 --> 5400.42] have failed, +[5400.80 --> 5401.24] come to +[5401.24 --> 5401.76] this table +[5401.76 --> 5402.60] because Jesus +[5402.60 --> 5404.22] is raised. +[5404.88 --> 5405.68] Come if +[5405.68 --> 5406.46] you are here +[5406.46 --> 5407.38] in person or +[5407.38 --> 5408.02] if you are +[5408.02 --> 5409.56] joining online, +[5409.80 --> 5411.10] come because +[5411.10 --> 5411.88] it is Christ +[5411.88 --> 5413.24] who invites us +[5413.24 --> 5414.12] here. +[5415.12 --> 5415.58] The gifts +[5415.58 --> 5416.14] of God +[5416.14 --> 5417.10] for the +[5417.10 --> 5418.12] people of +[5418.12 --> 5418.40] God. +[5419.10 --> 5420.36] as we +[5420.36 --> 5420.72] come to +[5420.72 --> 5421.10] the table +[5421.10 --> 5421.52] together, +[5422.16 --> 5422.76] we do +[5422.76 --> 5423.48] so here +[5423.48 --> 5424.32] by gathering +[5424.32 --> 5424.70] at the +[5424.70 --> 5425.38] front in +[5425.38 --> 5425.80] a circle +[5425.80 --> 5426.52] and so we +[5426.52 --> 5426.84] will have +[5426.84 --> 5427.92] elder ushers +[5427.92 --> 5428.90] indicating when +[5428.90 --> 5429.52] it is time +[5429.52 --> 5430.42] for you to +[5430.42 --> 5430.88] come up to +[5430.88 --> 5431.26] the front. +[5431.88 --> 5432.52] As you +[5432.52 --> 5433.06] come and +[5433.06 --> 5433.50] stand in +[5433.50 --> 5433.94] a circle, +[5434.14 --> 5434.38] we will +[5434.38 --> 5435.14] pass the +[5435.14 --> 5435.86] bread and +[5435.86 --> 5436.64] pass out +[5436.64 --> 5437.16] the juice +[5437.16 --> 5437.60] to you. +[5437.74 --> 5438.14] As you +[5438.14 --> 5438.88] receive the +[5438.88 --> 5439.48] bread and +[5439.48 --> 5440.02] pass it to +[5440.02 --> 5440.44] the person +[5440.44 --> 5441.10] beside you, +[5441.20 --> 5441.62] we invite +[5441.62 --> 5441.90] you to +[5441.90 --> 5442.38] say the +[5442.38 --> 5442.96] body of +[5442.96 --> 5443.38] Christ +[5443.38 --> 5443.98] given for +[5443.98 --> 5445.02] you and +[5445.02 --> 5445.32] then with +[5445.32 --> 5445.76] the juice +[5445.76 --> 5446.50] to say the +[5446.50 --> 5447.08] blood of +[5447.08 --> 5447.96] Christ shed +[5447.96 --> 5448.78] for you. +[5449.62 --> 5450.30] To begin, +[5450.42 --> 5450.72] I'm going to +[5450.72 --> 5451.74] invite all +[5451.74 --> 5452.22] those who +[5452.22 --> 5452.82] are helping +[5452.82 --> 5453.94] us facilitate +[5453.94 --> 5454.76] the service +[5454.76 --> 5455.46] and so we +[5455.46 --> 5456.00] have the +[5456.00 --> 5456.92] worship team +[5456.92 --> 5457.44] and the +[5457.44 --> 5458.14] sound people +[5458.14 --> 5459.04] and the +[5459.04 --> 5459.58] elders who +[5459.58 --> 5460.02] will serve +[5460.02 --> 5460.76] here and +[5460.76 --> 5461.58] in the +[5461.58 --> 5462.06] ushers as +[5462.06 --> 5462.46] well as the +[5462.46 --> 5463.18] prayer team +[5463.18 --> 5464.10] to come up +[5464.10 --> 5465.08] now to the +[5465.08 --> 5465.36] front. +[5465.56 --> 5466.14] We will serve +[5466.14 --> 5466.72] that group +[5466.72 --> 5467.72] and then they +[5467.72 --> 5468.14] will help +[5468.14 --> 5468.74] facilitate +[5468.74 --> 5469.88] throughout. +[5470.54 --> 5471.58] As we are +[5471.58 --> 5472.22] coming to the +[5472.22 --> 5472.76] table in our +[5472.76 --> 5473.42] different groups, +[5473.94 --> 5474.60] if you guys +[5474.60 --> 5475.10] come on up, +[5475.30 --> 5475.84] someone has to +[5475.84 --> 5476.28] come first, +[5476.36 --> 5476.60] there you +[5476.60 --> 5476.78] go. +[5477.68 --> 5478.24] If you +[5478.24 --> 5478.54] would like +[5478.54 --> 5479.22] prayer or +[5479.22 --> 5479.82] to pray with +[5479.82 --> 5480.34] someone or +[5480.34 --> 5481.10] be prayed over, +[5481.24 --> 5481.48] there are +[5481.48 --> 5482.00] people who +[5482.00 --> 5482.58] are in the +[5482.58 --> 5482.92] foyer, +[5483.48 --> 5483.98] they will +[5483.98 --> 5484.64] meet you and +[5484.64 --> 5485.32] pray with you. +[5485.74 --> 5486.36] They should +[5486.36 --> 5486.74] have name +[5486.74 --> 5487.72] tags on with +[5487.72 --> 5489.28] yellow squares +[5489.28 --> 5490.44] on them. +[5490.44 --> 5506.00] body of Christ +[5506.00 --> 5506.76] given for you. +[5508.60 --> 5509.42] Body of Christ +[5509.42 --> 5510.10] given for you. +[5516.56 --> 5517.38] Body of Christ +[5517.38 --> 5518.00] given for you. +[5518.00 --> 5520.28] Body of Christ +[5520.28 --> 5520.88] given for you. +[5536.88 --> 5537.68] Thank you. +[5537.68 --> 5547.50] Eat and +[5547.50 --> 5547.90] remember. +[5547.90 --> 5547.98] Remember. +[5561.40 --> 5562.30] Blood of Christ +[5562.30 --> 5562.96] shed for you. +[5566.64 --> 5567.54] 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+[5641.18 --> 5641.82] ần +[5641.92 --> 5642.30] ganhar +[5642.30 --> 5642.78] об +[5642.78 --> 5642.86] Inhale +[5643.26 --> 5643.88] consid +[5643.88 --> 5655.46] Hi, bud. +[5673.88 --> 5695.88] Rock of ages left for me +[5695.88 --> 5700.88] Every hour of self in me +[5700.88 --> 5705.88] Let the waters and the blood +[5705.88 --> 5710.88] Crown my ruling side was cold +[5710.88 --> 5715.88] We will sing the double-kill +[5715.88 --> 5722.88] Sing the wrath that may be you +[5722.88 --> 5727.88] Not the levers of my hands +[5727.88 --> 5732.88] Can fulfill thy lost demands +[5732.88 --> 5737.88] Where my tears the rest will blow +[5737.88 --> 5742.88] Where my tears forever flow +[5742.88 --> 5747.88] O Savior God was cold +[5747.88 --> 5752.88] Thou hast saved and thou alone +[5752.88 --> 5759.88] Nothing in my hand I'm free +[5759.88 --> 5764.88] Send me to the cross I flee +[5764.88 --> 5769.88] May it come to thee for dress +[5769.88 --> 5774.88] Have this love to thee for praise +[5774.88 --> 5779.88] Thou art to the path to fly +[5779.88 --> 5784.88] Watch me, Savior, and I +[5784.88 --> 5787.88] I'm done +[5787.88 --> 5793.88] While I draw this fleeting prayer +[5793.88 --> 5798.88] Then I die shall close in there +[5798.88 --> 5803.88] When I soar to worlds unknown +[5803.88 --> 5808.88] Seen ye on my judgment throne +[5808.88 --> 5813.88] Rock of ages left for me +[5813.88 --> 5819.88] Let me hide myself in thee +[5819.88 --> 5820.88] Thank you, Savior +[5820.88 --> 5822.88] Amen +[5822.88 --> 5824.88] Amen +[5824.88 --> 5828.88] Lord +[5828.88 --> 5829.88] Let me see a息 +[5829.88 --> 5832.88] I need to show you +[5832.88 --> 5834.88] I won't sing +[5834.88 --> 5836.88] I am? +[5836.88 --> 5838.88] We will sing +[5838.88 --> 5843.34] Let me sing +[5843.88 --> 5844.88] �� +[5844.88 --> 5873.40] In peace I bow forever, I'll tell you my way. +[5873.40 --> 5882.32] And sorrows I see will fall. +[5884.50 --> 5893.62] Whatever my love does not be to say, +[5893.62 --> 5901.84] It is well, it is well in my soul. +[5903.40 --> 5913.78] It is well, it is well in my soul. +[5913.78 --> 5922.78] It is well, it is well in my soul. +[5922.78 --> 5933.78] O Satan should love it, the trials should fall, +[5933.78 --> 5942.78] And this was the sureest I told. +[5942.78 --> 5949.78] I'll tell you my way. +[5949.78 --> 5953.78] The love of the rest of the day, +[5953.78 --> 5961.78] And this is the love of the soul. +[5961.78 --> 5963.78] I'll tell you my way. +[5963.78 --> 5968.78] And this is the love of the soul. +[5968.78 --> 5969.78] I'll tell you my way. +[5969.78 --> 5971.78] I'll tell you my way. +[5971.78 --> 5972.78] I'll tell you my way. +[5972.78 --> 5973.78] I'll tell you my way. +[5973.78 --> 5974.78] I'll tell you my way. +[5974.78 --> 5975.78] I'll tell you my way. +[5975.78 --> 5976.78] I'll tell you my way. +[5976.78 --> 5977.78] I'll tell you my way. +[5977.78 --> 5978.78] I'll tell you my way. +[5978.78 --> 5979.78] I'll tell you my way. +[5979.78 --> 5994.78] I sing all the praise of His glorious God. +[5994.78 --> 6003.78] I sing not in part but the whole. +[6003.78 --> 6024.78] Praise the Lord, praise the Lord of the Son. +[6024.78 --> 6044.78] He is well, He is well with my soul. +[6044.78 --> 6056.78] Till the Lord makes the day when our days shall be sung. +[6056.78 --> 6066.78] The clouds be opened as a storm. +[6066.78 --> 6076.78] The dawn shall be found, and the Lord shall be sent. +[6076.78 --> 6085.78] He is well, He is well with my soul. +[6085.78 --> 6099.78] He is well, He is well with my soul. +[6099.78 --> 6111.78] He is well, He is well with my soul. +[6111.78 --> 6121.78] He is well with my soul. +[6121.78 --> 6138.78] Do you feel the world is broken? +[6138.78 --> 6140.78] We do. +[6140.78 --> 6145.78] Do you feel the shadows keep in? +[6145.78 --> 6149.78] We do. +[6149.78 --> 6156.78] Do you know that all the darkness will hide from day through? +[6156.78 --> 6157.78] We do. +[6157.78 --> 6158.78] We do. +[6158.78 --> 6163.78] Do you know that all the darkness will hide from day through? +[6163.78 --> 6164.78] We do. +[6164.78 --> 6166.78] Do you know that all the darkness will hide from day through? +[6166.78 --> 6167.78] We do. +[6167.78 --> 6168.78] We do. +[6168.78 --> 6169.78] The darkness will Javert. +[6169.78 --> 6172.78] Yeah. +[6173.78 --> 6178.78] Does the light so aches on earth yet? +[6178.78 --> 6181.78] We do cause he's свид quiëtenCH in the Bizimk. +[6181.78 --> 6182.78] Do he mão d'rduque romp Deus me teus peatod? +[6182.78 --> 6186.78] Yes. +[6186.78 --> 6195.82] It's the glory of the Lord to be the light of the earth. +[6195.82 --> 6203.20] Yes, as I could be by myself. +[6203.20 --> 6233.18] Yes, as I could be by myself. +[6233.20 --> 6263.18] Yes, as I could be by myself. +[6263.20 --> 6270.20] Yes, as I could be by myself. +[6270.20 --> 6272.20] Yes, as I could be by myself. +[6272.20 --> 6275.20] Yes, as I could be by myself. +[6275.20 --> 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Lord our God, O praise His name forevermore. +[6680.08 --> 6693.08] For endless days we will sing your praise, O Lord, O Lord our God. +[6693.08 --> 6707.08] O praise the name of the Lord our God, O praise His name forevermore. +[6707.08 --> 6719.08] For endless days we will sing your praise, O Lord, O Lord our God. +[6719.08 --> 6726.08] O Lord, O Lord our God. +[6726.08 --> 6735.08] O Lord, O Lord our God. +[6735.08 --> 6752.08] As you go into this next week, whether you are aware of how God is working in and through you, +[6752.08 --> 6757.52] or if you are not currently aware of how God is working in you and through you, +[6757.82 --> 6762.98] know that He is and that He goes with you. +[6763.56 --> 6766.00] And so receive His blessing. +[6766.00 --> 6770.34] God, go before you to lead you. +[6771.10 --> 6773.26] God, go behind you to protect you. +[6773.94 --> 6775.94] God, go beneath you to support you. +[6776.16 --> 6779.18] God, go beside you to befriend you. +[6779.66 --> 6781.42] Do not be afraid. +[6782.00 --> 6783.92] Let the blessing of God come upon you today. +[6784.02 --> 6785.54] Do not be afraid. +[6785.54 --> 6790.98] But go in peace to love and serve the Lord. +[6791.98 --> 6792.72] Amen. +[6815.54 --> 6831.98] Lord, bless you. +[6831.98 --> 6835.60] God, keep you. +[6835.60 --> 6840.48] May this day shine upon you. +[6840.48 --> 6843.20] Be gracious to you. +[6843.20 --> 6873.18] Lord, bless you. +[6873.20 --> 6874.20] Lord, bless you. +[6874.20 --> 6877.20] Lord, bless you. +[6877.20 --> 6886.20] May this place for you and give you peace. +[6886.20 --> 6887.20] Amen. +[6887.20 --> 6902.40] Amen, amen, amen. +[6902.40 --> 6916.24] Amen, amen, amen. +[6917.20 --> 6947.18] Amen, amen. +[6947.20 --> 6960.72] Amen, amen, amen. +[6960.72 --> 6974.24] Amen, amen, amen. +[6974.24 --> 6987.76] Amen, amen, amen. +[6987.76 --> 7001.28] Amen, amen, amen. +[7001.28 --> 7014.80] Amen, amen. +[7014.80 --> 7016.80] Amen. +[7044.80 --> 7058.32] Amen, amen, 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Lowebert's identity as the youth pastor +• The church staff being on vacation, leaving him in charge +• Upcoming baseball event for Labor Day weekend +• Church softball team called the Isotopes +• Invitation to other church members to participate in the event +• Upcoming event at Topham Park on Sunday after church for a potluck lunch and games +• Reactivate youth conference to be hosted at the church with over 200 attendees +• Call for volunteers to help with food preparation, cleanup, setup, teardown, and other tasks during the Reactivate conference +• Readings from Revelation, Psalm 117, and Psalm 118 as part of the worship service +• Songs about God's love and peace in times of trouble +• Jesus as source of heaven and truth in circumstances +• Faith defined as confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see +• Importance of sharing personal stories of faith to encourage others and give God glory +• Prayer for God's guidance, recognition, and boldness to share His goodness +• Song lyrics praising Jesus' love, sacrifice, and redemption +• Worship songs and praises +• Church programs and activities for all ages +• Special offering for the church ministry +• Children's worship time and blessing +• Family prayer led by an elder +• Acknowledging God's creation and sovereignty +• Praising God for the beauty of nature, but also recognizing the needs of the world, such as poverty, homelessness, and climate change +• Confessing spiritual blindness and a lack of action to address these needs +• Praying for guidance, forgiveness, and strength for individuals and communities +• Interceding for those affected by wildfires, refugees, and brokenness in the world +• Requesting healing and comfort for those struggling with health issues and personal loss +• Giving thanks for blessings, such as the celebration of marriages, birthdays, and milestones +• Introduction to Jesus Christ +• Review of the sermon series on heroes of faith, including Rahab as the female hero mentioned in Hebrews 11 +• Overview of Rahab's story from Joshua chapter 2 +• Discussion of why Rahab is chosen in Hebrews 11 over other female heroes in the Bible +• Explanation of what faith means according to Hebrews 11:1 +• Rahab's story as a model of faith +• Faith recognized through hearing about God's actions in history +• Rahab's background and sinfulness contrasted with her salvation through faith +• Christianity's unique characteristic of being rooted in historical events +• Comparison to other religions, which often rely on private experiences or encounters +• The public ministry of Christ +• Accusation, trial, and killing of Christ +• Resurrection of Christ and its significance +• Historical documentation of Jesus' life and death +• Sovereign power and authority of God throughout history +• Human response to God's power: recognition or resistance +• Post-Christian culture and the deconstruction movement +• The deconstruction movement's goal of moving people away from Christianity +• The mindset behind the deconstruction movement: prioritizing self over faith +• Deconstructionism is closely tied to individualism +• Deconstructionist focus on self-empowerment and autonomy +• Believer recognizes God through faith, elevating Him above themselves +• Contrast between deconstructionist (self-focused) and believer's views of salvation and relationship with God +• Reference to Rahab as an example of someone who put her hope in God despite cultural and societal opposition +• Discussion of the sufficiency of Christ's life, death, and resurrection for salvation and the role of His Spirit in helping believers +• Testimony of John Kuypers about his health struggles +• Over-reliance on opioids, nerve pain blockers, and antidepressants +• Importance of prayer in facing challenges and finding strength +• Recognizing the power of God's presence through prayer and community support +• Sharing a personal experience of being trapped by prescription medication and finding help through prayer +• Reference to Isaiah 46:4 as confirmation of God's presence and provision in times of need +• Life's meaning and purpose being misconstrued +• The true nature of God's love and care +• Breaking down barriers to receive God's help +• Becoming strong, powerful, and God's child through faith in Jesus +• God's presence and support in times of need and pain +• God's presence and love +• Prayer for spiritual freedom +• Inviting worship team to lead in worship +• Gratitude for God's work in a person's life (John) +• Requesting God's continued work in John's life +• Thankfulness for the Holy Spirit's presence in community +• Thanksgiving for salvation through faith +• Petition for spiritual freedom and mercy +• Invitation to give one's life to Jesus +• Freedom and mercy being poured out +• Invitation to share personal stories of God's faithfulness +• Priestly blessing from Psalm 6 +• Worship song lyrics about Jesus as the Lion of Judah and Lamb who was crucified +• Declaration of praise and worship, including a call to repentance \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - August 20, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - August 20, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..a3dd14191340bace62f3da61c5e65d262b0bc4ae --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - August 20, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1319 @@ +[0.70 --> 6.86] Freedom laid. +[7.28 --> 11.12] Rules. +[19.58 --> 26.30] Over была breakation. +[26.30 --> 27.90] なるほど. +[27.90 --> 30.94] distribution here that has done, +[30.94 --> 33.84] by the way, with Port and the European Union, +[33.84 --> 39.24] is there any public project systems you have +[39.24 --> 45.14] Binglin wolkenny, the PML and I've got security +[45.14 --> 47.52] schedules from the EUF. +[47.52 --> 49.90] Proceeds to move eternally, +[49.90 --> 52.34] to build preference, +[52.34 --> 56.00] theseougts going on and I have the current +[56.00 --> 58.00] I feel very 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. +[546.00 --> 548.00] . +[548.00 --> 550.00] . +[550.00 --> 552.00] . +[552.00 --> 554.00] . +[554.00 --> 556.00] . +[556.00 --> 558.00] . +[558.00 --> 560.00] . +[560.00 --> 564.00] . +[564.00 --> 568.00] . +[568.00 --> 570.00] . +[570.00 --> 572.00] . +[572.00 --> 574.00] . +[574.00 --> 576.00] . +[576.00 --> 578.00] . +[578.00 --> 580.00] . +[580.00 --> 582.00] . +[582.00 --> 584.00] . +[584.00 --> 586.00] . +[586.00 --> 588.00] . +[588.00 --> 592.00] . +[592.00 --> 596.00] . +[596.00 --> 598.00] . +[598.00 --> 600.00] . +[600.00 --> 602.00] . +[602.00 --> 604.00] . +[604.00 --> 606.00] . +[606.00 --> 608.00] . +[608.00 --> 610.00] . +[610.00 --> 612.00] . +[612.00 --> 614.00] . +[614.00 --> 616.00] . +[616.00 --> 620.00] . +[620.00 --> 624.00] . +[624.00 --> 626.00] . +[626.00 --> 628.00] . +[628.00 --> 630.00] . +[630.00 --> 632.00] . +[632.00 --> 634.00] . +[634.00 --> 636.00] . +[636.00 --> 638.00] . +[638.00 --> 640.00] . +[640.00 --> 642.00] . +[642.00 --> 654.00] . +[654.00 --> 660.00] . +[660.00 --> 662.00] . +[662.00 --> 664.00] . +[664.00 --> 666.00] . +[666.00 --> 668.00] . +[668.00 --> 669.00] . +[669.00 --> 670.00] . +[670.00 --> 671.00] . +[671.00 --> 672.00] . +[672.00 --> 673.26] First of all, my name is Kevin Lowebert. +[673.28 --> 674.42] I'm the youth pastor here. +[675.28 --> 679.14] I have been the only pastor here this week because everybody left me on vacation. +[679.84 --> 681.86] So isn't it so sad? +[682.40 --> 683.34] No, they're having a good time. +[683.40 --> 684.10] They all deserve it. +[684.16 --> 686.44] So it's been good to be here this week. +[687.06 --> 689.80] A couple of announcements for you this morning. +[689.94 --> 694.50] On September the 3rd, that's the long weekend, the Sunday of the long weekend, Labor Day long weekend, +[694.82 --> 696.60] we are having a baseball event. +[696.60 --> 699.08] So our church has a softball team called the Isotopes. +[699.08 --> 703.34] We are inviting the rest of your church to come out and try to beat the Isotopes. +[703.56 --> 707.34] So we will likely be meeting at Topham Park Sunday after church. +[707.34 --> 709.40] We'll do a little potluck lunch thing. +[709.48 --> 710.62] There's parks for kids. +[711.06 --> 712.06] Bring anybody interested. +[712.18 --> 714.90] We'll have a good time and come out and see if you can beat the Isotopes. +[715.58 --> 719.42] As well, the following weekend, we've got a big weekend happening here at this church. +[719.76 --> 721.20] Reactivate is going to be hosted here. +[721.46 --> 722.46] That is a youth conference. +[722.46 --> 728.18] There will be 200-plus youth and leaders from all across BC swarming into this place. +[728.18 --> 729.70] It's going to be an awesome weekend. +[730.16 --> 733.18] But we are looking for a handful of volunteers to help out with that. +[733.30 --> 735.78] So that has been in the bulletin recently. +[735.98 --> 742.84] If you are able to help out with food prep or food cleanup or setup or teardown or set adjustments +[742.84 --> 747.88] as we move chairs and tables around throughout the weekend, please take a look at that sign-up sheet. +[748.38 --> 749.18] We need... +[749.90 --> 752.78] It's in the hundreds of volunteers for that. +[752.78 --> 757.22] So if you can help out in that way, this is not the only church we're inviting, +[757.34 --> 760.34] but this church has shown up in droves over the past few years. +[760.40 --> 762.08] So please take a look at that list. +[762.12 --> 765.40] And if you can help volunteer that weekend, that would be greatly appreciated. +[765.96 --> 769.00] Please rise as we hear God's greeting for us this morning. +[769.00 --> 775.86] God's greeting this morning comes from Revelation. +[776.48 --> 781.36] Grace and peace to you from him who is and who was and who is to come, +[781.62 --> 784.44] and from the seven spirits that are before his throne, +[784.68 --> 787.94] and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, +[788.48 --> 792.66] the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. +[793.12 --> 795.12] And all God's people said, amen. +[795.12 --> 797.96] Please take this moment to greet those around you. +[797.96 --> 798.46] Amen. +[825.12 --> 836.12] Good morning. +[836.44 --> 841.38] Our call to worship this morning is coming to us from Psalm 117 and 118. +[842.32 --> 843.06] And it says, +[843.46 --> 845.04] Praise the Lord, all you nations. +[845.30 --> 847.32] Extol him, all you peoples. +[848.20 --> 850.48] For great is his love toward us, +[850.54 --> 853.20] and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. +[854.00 --> 854.84] Praise the Lord. +[855.88 --> 858.08] Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. +[858.60 --> 860.02] His love endures forever. +[860.02 --> 860.42] Amen. +[885.12 --> 893.08] In my wrestling and in my doubts, +[893.08 --> 897.20] In my failures, won't walk out. +[897.20 --> 901.36] Your great love will lead me through. +[901.88 --> 905.56] You are peace in my troubled sea. +[905.56 --> 909.82] Oh, you are peace in my troubled sea. +[909.82 --> 921.72] Oh, you are peace in my troubled sea. +[921.72 --> 922.72] My light out. +[922.72 --> 939.12] My light out. +[939.12 --> 940.12] My light out. +[940.12 --> 941.22] My light out. +[941.22 --> 941.24] My light out. +[941.24 --> 943.50] Shining in the darkness. +[943.50 --> 945.86] I will call you all. +[946.02 --> 947.50] My light out. +[947.88 --> 949.58] My light out. +[950.08 --> 951.60] I will trust the promise. +[952.26 --> 954.82] You will carry me straight to shore. +[957.32 --> 959.08] Straight to shore. +[961.08 --> 963.40] Straight to shore. +[963.40 --> 964.22] Straight to shore. +[964.22 --> 968.30] Straight to shore. +[968.30 --> 968.92] Straight to shore. +[970.36 --> 975.08] I won't fear what tomorrow brings. +[975.48 --> 979.14] With each morning I'll rise and sing. +[979.64 --> 983.38] My God's love will lead me through. +[983.38 --> 987.54] You are peace in my troubled sea. +[987.54 --> 991.96] Oh, you are peace in my troubled sea. +[994.96 --> 996.88] My light out. +[997.38 --> 998.96] My light out. +[999.34 --> 1001.02] Shining in the darkness. +[1001.58 --> 1003.64] I will call you all. +[1003.78 --> 1005.26] My light out. +[1005.80 --> 1007.34] My light out. +[1007.84 --> 1009.38] I will trust the promise. +[1009.38 --> 1013.20] You will carry me straight to shore. +[1015.00 --> 1017.34] Straight to shore. +[1019.20 --> 1021.20] Straight to shore. +[1023.34 --> 1025.36] Straight to shore. +[1028.74 --> 1030.70] Fire before us. +[1030.92 --> 1032.72] You're the brightest. +[1033.24 --> 1036.38] You will lead us through the storm. +[1037.12 --> 1039.14] Fire before us. +[1039.26 --> 1041.12] You're the brightest. +[1041.26 --> 1045.40] You will lead us through the storm. +[1054.12 --> 1055.94] Fire before us. +[1056.08 --> 1057.56] You're the brightest. +[1058.38 --> 1062.32] You will lead us through the storm. +[1062.32 --> 1068.96] My lighthouse, my lighthouse +[1068.96 --> 1073.58] Shining in darkness, I will follow you all +[1073.58 --> 1077.40] My lighthouse, my lighthouse +[1077.40 --> 1079.72] I will trust upon us +[1079.72 --> 1082.56] You will carry me safe to show +[1082.56 --> 1086.84] Safe to show +[1086.84 --> 1091.52] Safe to show +[1091.52 --> 1095.84] Safe to show +[1095.84 --> 1125.84] +[1125.84 --> 1130.16] You are the source of heaven +[1130.16 --> 1134.48] Come on earth +[1134.48 --> 1138.48] Jesus, light in the darkness +[1138.48 --> 1142.48] Jesus, truth in circumstance +[1142.48 --> 1146.80] You are the source of heaven +[1146.80 --> 1149.12] You are the source of heaven +[1149.12 --> 1151.12] You are the source of heaven +[1151.12 --> 1156.98] You live and die, you broke the chains, you broke to life. +[1158.46 --> 1161.84] You are the hope living in us. +[1161.84 --> 1165.82] You are the rock in whom we trust. +[1166.34 --> 1172.22] You are the light shining for all the world to see. +[1173.66 --> 1177.52] You rose from the dead, conquering fear. +[1177.52 --> 1181.46] Our prince of peace, dry and a seer. +[1181.78 --> 1187.36] Jesus, I hope living for all who will receive. +[1189.00 --> 1191.16] Lord, we believe. +[1198.54 --> 1201.84] Jesus, hope of the nations. +[1202.88 --> 1207.50] Jesus, comfort for all who mourn. +[1207.52 --> 1212.64] You are the source of hell and hope on earth. +[1214.54 --> 1217.40] Jesus, light in the darkness. +[1218.50 --> 1221.78] Jesus, truth in each circumstance. +[1223.36 --> 1228.46] You are the source of hell and hope on earth. +[1228.46 --> 1232.84] In history, you live and die. +[1232.84 --> 1236.84] You broke the chains, you broke to life. +[1238.34 --> 1241.82] You are the hope living in us. +[1242.20 --> 1245.58] You are the rock in whom we trust. +[1245.58 --> 1251.70] You are the light shining for all the world to see. +[1251.70 --> 1257.18] You rock shall not dare, conquer with fear. +[1257.18 --> 1261.06] Our heads of peace, dry and a seer. +[1261.06 --> 1266.44] Jesus, our hope living for all who will receive. +[1266.44 --> 1270.44] Lord, we believe. +[1270.44 --> 1274.82] Lord, we believe. +[1274.82 --> 1278.32] Lord, we believe. +[1278.32 --> 1278.66] Lord, we believe. +[1278.66 --> 1283.48] And by you to be easy. +[1283.54 --> 1283.94] Amen. +[1285.98 --> 1295.54] We were looking this summer at stories of faith from Hebrews 11. +[1295.54 --> 1298.12] and so I thought I would start off with that. +[1298.44 --> 1301.08] Now faith is confidence in what we hope for +[1301.08 --> 1303.62] and assurance about what we do not see. +[1304.40 --> 1307.04] This is what the ancients were commended for. +[1307.74 --> 1310.68] This summer as we were looking through the heroes of faith, +[1311.22 --> 1315.26] I found myself asking what my story of faith looks like +[1315.26 --> 1318.96] or even what your story of faith looks like. +[1320.50 --> 1323.38] I think every one of us has a story of faith +[1323.38 --> 1327.76] and I don't think it needs to be as remarkable as Moses or Joseph. +[1332.84 --> 1336.26] You don't think I would get emotional on just something as easy as this. +[1340.52 --> 1345.06] We do need to share our stories with each other, +[1345.30 --> 1347.64] not just to encourage each other, +[1347.64 --> 1355.20] but to give God the glory for his faithfulness and his goodness in our lives. +[1357.50 --> 1359.04] So why don't we just bow our heads. +[1362.74 --> 1367.60] Father, you lovingly hold each one of us in your hands +[1367.60 --> 1374.18] and yet we don't always recognize your place in our lives. +[1375.40 --> 1378.66] Forgive us for being blind to the care that you give us, +[1379.08 --> 1381.36] for not recognizing your hand as you guide us. +[1382.52 --> 1387.60] Will you open up our eyes to your faithfulness and your unfailing love? +[1388.58 --> 1392.62] You have guided the cloud of witnesses that have gone before us +[1392.62 --> 1395.44] and our lives are full of your stories. +[1397.64 --> 1401.92] Give us boldness to share your goodness in our lives with others +[1401.92 --> 1405.20] as we rest in your amazing grace. +[1405.86 --> 1406.96] And we ask this in your name. +[1407.16 --> 1407.38] Amen. +[1410.26 --> 1412.46] We all rise as we sing this next one. +[1412.46 --> 1431.06] Who breaks a flower, a sin in darkness, +[1431.64 --> 1435.34] whose love is mighty and so much stronger, +[1435.98 --> 1439.98] the King of glory, the King of the Lord King. +[1439.98 --> 1440.98] Amen. +[1440.98 --> 1441.98] Amen. +[1442.46 --> 1444.96] Amen. +[1460.52 --> 1460.58] Amen. +[1462.14 --> 1462.42] Amen. +[1462.94 --> 1463.86] Amen. +[1463.86 --> 1464.22] Amen. +[1465.04 --> 1465.26] Amen. +[1465.28 --> 1465.44] Amen. +[1467.48 --> 1468.00] Amen. +[1470.80 --> 1471.70] Amen. +[1471.70 --> 1471.90] Amen. +[1471.90 --> 1472.12] Amen. +[1472.46 --> 1482.52] bear my cross, that you lay down your mind, that I would be set free. +[1485.10 --> 1490.86] Oh, Jesus, I sing for all that you've done for me. +[1490.86 --> 1520.84] Oh, Jesus, I sing for all that you've done for me. +[1520.86 --> 1525.34] The King above all kings. +[1525.64 --> 1528.50] This is amazing grace. +[1529.76 --> 1533.28] This is unfailing love. +[1533.86 --> 1536.86] That you would take my place. +[1538.00 --> 1540.74] That you would bear my cross. +[1542.42 --> 1548.74] You lay down your mind, that I would be set free. +[1550.86 --> 1557.34] Oh, Jesus, I sing for all that you've done for me. +[1557.34 --> 1563.34] Worthy is the Lamb who was slain. +[1564.12 --> 1567.34] Worthy is the King who conquered the grave. +[1567.34 --> 1571.74] Worthy is the Lamb who was slain. +[1571.82 --> 1576.12] Worthy is the King who conquered the grave. +[1576.12 --> 1584.12] Worthy is the Lamb who was slain Worthy is the King who conquered the grave +[1584.12 --> 1594.12] Worthy is the Lamb who was slain Worthy, worthy of this is amazing grace +[1594.12 --> 1607.12] This is unfailing love That You would take my place That You would bear my cross +[1607.12 --> 1616.12] If You laid down Your life That I would be set free +[1616.12 --> 1623.12] Oh, Jesus, I'd sing for All that You've done for me +[1646.12 --> 1665.12] My Jesus, I love Thee I know Thou art mine +[1665.12 --> 1675.12] For Thee all the fallings Of sin I design +[1675.12 --> 1686.12] My gracious Redeemer My Savior art Thou +[1686.12 --> 1696.12] If ever I love Thee My Jesus is Thou +[1696.12 --> 1709.12] I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me +[1709.12 --> 1719.12] And purchase My pardon On Calvary's tree +[1719.12 --> 1730.12] I love Thee for wearing The thorns on Thy brow +[1730.12 --> 1740.12] If ever I love Thee My Jesus is Thou +[1740.12 --> 1754.12] I love Thee in Thou I will love Thee in death +[1754.12 --> 1765.12] And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath +[1765.12 --> 1776.12] And say when the death do Thou's cold on my brow +[1776.12 --> 1778.12] If ever I love Thee in death +[1778.12 --> 1787.12] If ever I love Thee my Jesus is Thou +[1787.12 --> 1790.12] And that sheds of glory And endless divine +[1790.12 --> 1801.12] I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright +[1801.12 --> 1807.12] I'll sing with the glittering crown On my brow +[1807.12 --> 1808.12] If ever I love Thee in heaven so bright +[1808.12 --> 1820.12] I'll sing with the glittering crown On my brow +[1820.12 --> 1822.12] If ever I love Thee my Jesus is Thou +[1822.12 --> 1824.12] If ever I love Thee my Jesus is Thou +[1824.12 --> 1838.12] May I have a seat +[1838.12 --> 1845.12] I'll sing with the glory +[1845.12 --> 1859.12] Good morning +[1859.12 --> 1860.12] Today's special offering is for the collective +[1860.12 --> 1866.12] Our offering today is an opportunity to support the ministry of those who serve in the church here +[1866.12 --> 1872.12] We are blessed to be able to meet here and in the church +[1872.12 --> 1877.12] And in the church we are able to be blessed and a blessing to those around us +[1877.12 --> 1881.12] We have a wide variety of programs that encompass the youngest to oldest +[1881.12 --> 1885.12] And all who come to our doors are the church joining us +[1885.12 --> 1887.12] Thank you +[1896.12 --> 1903.12] Thank you +[1903.12 --> 1905.12] Thank you +[1905.12 --> 1907.12] Thank you +[1907.12 --> 1913.12] Thank you +[1913.12 --> 1931.88] You are here, moving on this. I worship you. I worship you. +[1931.88 --> 1941.88] You are here, working in this place. I worship you. +[1943.12 --> 1954.88] I worship you. You are here, moving in a mix. I worship you. +[1954.88 --> 1967.64] I worship you. You are here, working in this place. I worship you. +[1967.64 --> 1979.64] I worship you. You are a way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light in the darkness. +[1979.64 --> 1993.14] My God, that is who you are. You are a way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light in the darkness. +[1993.64 --> 2003.64] My God, that is who you are. You are here, touching every heart. +[2003.64 --> 2016.64] I worship you. I worship you. You are here, turning eyes around. +[2016.64 --> 2029.64] I worship you. I worship you. You are here, turning eyes around. +[2029.64 --> 2048.64] I worship you. I worship you. You are here, bending every heart. I worship you. I worship you. +[2048.64 --> 2068.64] I worship you. You are here, taking every heart. I worship you. You are a way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, +[2068.64 --> 2071.84] I'm in the darkness, my God. +[2071.84 --> 2074.84] That is who you are. +[2098.64 --> 2128.62] Even when I don't feel that you're working, you never stop, you never stop working. +[2128.64 --> 2143.68] y +[2147.76 --> 2155.68] my god +[2158.64 --> 2174.64] That is who you are +[2174.64 --> 2178.64] That is who you are +[2178.64 --> 2191.56] I would love to invite all of the kids forward, ages 3 to kindergarten. +[2191.84 --> 2194.26] Great job. You guys can come up front right now. +[2194.64 --> 2198.86] We're going to do a little prayer, and then it'll be time for children's worship time. +[2202.04 --> 2204.32] All right, here comes a couple more. +[2206.80 --> 2208.24] How has summer been so far? +[2208.64 --> 2208.84] Good. +[2209.00 --> 2210.62] Yeah, good. You've had lots of fun. +[2211.08 --> 2212.02] Have you been outside a lot? +[2213.02 --> 2215.02] Yeah, yeah. That's good. +[2215.44 --> 2218.82] That's good. Okay, we're going to pray, and then we're going to go to children's worship time. Deal? +[2219.50 --> 2221.28] Yeah, okay. Let's fold our hands, close our eyes. +[2221.62 --> 2224.80] Father God, thank you that we could come to church today and that we could learn more about you. +[2225.06 --> 2228.66] We pray as we go to children's worship time and as the adults stay behind, God, +[2228.66 --> 2233.50] that we will be able to really learn what it means to follow you and what it means to have faith in you. +[2233.68 --> 2235.62] We pray this in your name. Amen. +[2235.62 --> 2239.72] Okay, we're going to stand up, and then we're going to do the children's blessing, okay? +[2240.06 --> 2242.86] So we're going to do it really, really loud. Can we do it really loud? +[2243.50 --> 2246.00] Yeah, so we're going to say, the Lord be with you at the same time. Are you ready? +[2246.54 --> 2246.76] Okay. +[2247.28 --> 2248.38] One, two, three. +[2248.38 --> 2250.92] The Lord be with you. +[2251.24 --> 2252.82] And also with you. +[2252.90 --> 2253.96] All right, good job. +[2269.84 --> 2274.32] Good morning, everyone. I'm Steve Rikike, an elder here. +[2274.32 --> 2277.80] It's the first time I'm going to be leading you in a family prayer, so here we go. +[2280.94 --> 2286.04] Father God, Lord of Lords, King of Kings, you rule over all. +[2286.74 --> 2289.56] We, your people, come before you to acknowledge you are the creator. +[2289.92 --> 2294.28] You spoke our world into being, a world that speaks out of your majesty and power, +[2294.72 --> 2298.02] a world that we often do not understand, a world we wrestle with, +[2298.38 --> 2300.88] but we still take great comfort in knowing you are in control. +[2300.88 --> 2304.30] Lord, you give us the pleasure of experiencing the rhythms of life, +[2304.44 --> 2307.02] the rising and setting of the sun, the changing of the season, +[2307.22 --> 2308.28] each with its own character. +[2308.92 --> 2313.08] Summer with beauty of gardens and flowers and grandeur of forests and mountain peaks, +[2313.52 --> 2317.52] and both the peacefulness and the power of oceans and rivers and lakes and streams. +[2318.06 --> 2320.72] But Lord, even in summer, a period of rest, +[2320.94 --> 2324.78] help us to continue to see the many needs in our world and communities. +[2324.78 --> 2328.62] We think of poverty, poverty, homelessness, refugees, +[2329.34 --> 2332.30] and especially now the ever-growing impact of climate change. +[2332.82 --> 2337.02] Open our eyes to see the beauty and the needs around us and give us the desire to act. +[2337.70 --> 2341.32] Lord, we confess that we are often blind to all that you offer and provide for us. +[2341.56 --> 2344.34] We become focused and obsessed with ourselves, our own problems, +[2344.50 --> 2346.12] our own perceived needs and desires, +[2346.26 --> 2350.24] and we close the eyes to the beauty and creation and those needs around us. +[2350.24 --> 2353.08] The needs in the world we live in, +[2353.30 --> 2355.58] needs of our own country and our province and our community. +[2356.40 --> 2360.82] We confess that we really have no excuse not to reach out to feed those who are hungry, +[2361.02 --> 2366.00] clothe the poor, and to visit those in need and treat them as equals as they are in your sight. +[2366.68 --> 2372.82] Father, forgive us and use your spirit to prompt and move each of us to do our own part. +[2374.82 --> 2378.56] Thank you, Lord, for reminding us that you are in control and that you are always there. +[2378.56 --> 2380.96] Where can we go from your spirit? +[2381.62 --> 2383.92] Lord, you are in the heavens, you are in the depths, +[2384.12 --> 2386.16] you are everywhere in every corner of our lives, +[2386.28 --> 2388.46] and your hand will guide us and hold us fast. +[2389.52 --> 2393.38] Father, we pray for our world, our nation, our province and communities. +[2394.68 --> 2397.96] This time we especially pray for the many thousands of people +[2397.96 --> 2402.52] who are greatly impacted by wildfires around the world and very locally, +[2402.52 --> 2405.58] especially those who have lost loved ones, +[2405.58 --> 2410.50] thinking of the firefighters and those in Hawaii that have lost their lives. +[2410.60 --> 2413.54] We pray for the many families that have lost their homes +[2413.54 --> 2417.16] and now will face the very difficult task of building a new one +[2417.16 --> 2420.02] and rebuilding their lives. +[2420.36 --> 2422.96] We pray for the firefighters and the first responders +[2422.96 --> 2426.52] who are working very long hours in extreme conditions to control these fires, +[2426.52 --> 2429.78] and we pray for RAIN to help control them. +[2430.52 --> 2432.94] We bring all the leaders who govern before you. +[2433.16 --> 2435.50] We pray that you will bless them and guide them in the difficult, +[2435.98 --> 2440.10] stressful and often very thankless task of setting direction +[2440.10 --> 2443.88] and working towards solutions of the many challenges we face. +[2444.82 --> 2447.54] We pray for the refugees who have been forced to leave their homes +[2447.54 --> 2451.44] and start new lives in other countries, including here in Canada. +[2451.44 --> 2454.82] We thank you for the many people who work tirelessly to assist +[2454.82 --> 2456.50] in the new integration process. +[2457.30 --> 2460.28] Lord, we pray for brokenness that we see in the world around us. +[2462.42 --> 2466.98] We also bring our needs of this church, our concerns and our joys before you. +[2467.38 --> 2471.12] We pray for those in our church body who struggle with their health, +[2471.22 --> 2472.24] both mental and physical. +[2472.54 --> 2473.98] We pray for strength and comfort. +[2474.26 --> 2476.54] We pray for those that have lost family and friends. +[2476.54 --> 2481.64] Lord, comfort them all and send a special measure of your healing grace. +[2482.36 --> 2487.54] We pray for John Kuypers who is experiencing pain due to his treatment he has received, +[2487.62 --> 2490.96] and we pray for that situation. +[2491.16 --> 2495.06] We pray for Amy Cron who has been in the hospital for the last number of weeks +[2495.06 --> 2497.22] receiving treatment for her lung cancer. +[2497.38 --> 2500.96] We understand the cancer has advanced more quickly than expected, +[2501.08 --> 2502.32] and we don't know what's next. +[2502.46 --> 2505.42] We pray for her and her family in this very difficult time. +[2505.42 --> 2511.56] We also are thankful that Amy Bongers had her second eye surgery +[2511.56 --> 2515.54] and is doing much better this time, and we pray for her continued healing. +[2516.50 --> 2520.08] We pray for all those that suffer in silence, +[2520.16 --> 2523.20] and we bring them a measure of joy or healing power. +[2523.80 --> 2527.94] We congratulate Jared and Kristen Berndt as they got married yesterday. +[2528.20 --> 2531.58] May God bless them as they start their married life together. +[2531.58 --> 2535.80] And we pray and thank you for the celebration of birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones, +[2536.14 --> 2538.58] and many simple summer get-togethers. +[2539.54 --> 2542.04] Lord, help us to remember you are always there for us, +[2542.50 --> 2544.08] and that you call us to follow your teaching, +[2544.24 --> 2547.58] to live in fellowship and communion with you and with one another. +[2547.80 --> 2551.22] And we pray all these things continually. +[2552.00 --> 2555.14] We be with Pastor Kevin as he leads us this morning. +[2555.14 --> 2560.76] We thank you for his willingness to share his gifts, talents, and insights with us here at Emmanuel, +[2560.90 --> 2563.02] and we ask you bless him and his message this morning. +[2563.70 --> 2567.76] We pray all this in the name of Jesus Christ, your Son, and our Lord and Savior. +[2568.10 --> 2568.30] Amen. +[2568.30 --> 2568.40] Amen. +[2568.40 --> 2568.44] Amen. +[2568.44 --> 2568.50] Amen. +[2568.50 --> 2570.50] Amen. +[2570.50 --> 2572.50] Amen. +[2572.50 --> 2574.50] Amen. +[2574.50 --> 2574.88] Amen. +[2574.88 --> 2575.50] Amen. +[2575.50 --> 2576.50] Amen. +[2576.50 --> 2577.50] Amen. +[2577.50 --> 2578.50] Amen. +[2578.50 --> 2579.50] Amen. +[2579.50 --> 2580.50] Amen. +[2580.50 --> 2581.50] Amen. +[2581.50 --> 2581.54] Amen. +[2581.54 --> 2581.60] Amen. +[2581.60 --> 2582.54] Amen. +[2582.54 --> 2583.54] Amen. +[2583.54 --> 2583.66] Amen. +[2583.66 --> 2583.68] Amen. +[2583.68 --> 2583.76] Amen. +[2583.76 --> 2584.70] Amen. +[2584.70 --> 2585.12] Amen. +[2585.14 --> 2608.24] Amen. +[2608.24 --> 2610.48] Amen. +[2611.04 --> 2615.12] Amen. +[2615.12 --> 2620.86] in fear because of you. We have heard how the Lord dried up the waters of the Red Sea for you +[2620.86 --> 2626.78] when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sion and Og, the two kings of the Amorites, +[2626.98 --> 2635.62] east of Jordan, whom you completely destroyed. When we heard of it, our hearts melted in fear, +[2635.72 --> 2642.04] and everyone's courage failed because of you. For the Lord your God is God in heaven above +[2642.04 --> 2643.66] and on earth below. +[2655.82 --> 2665.02] Thank you, Amara and Shanae. You did such a good job. That was our text this morning, Hebrews 11, +[2665.02 --> 2671.12] verse 31, and then Joshua 2, 8 to 11. And so if you want to follow along a little bit, +[2671.12 --> 2677.30] you can turn to Joshua 2 especially, and then look at verses 8 and 11 as we go through this +[2677.30 --> 2683.60] message today. Now as we continue our sermon series on heroes of faith, our hero today, as we just heard, +[2683.70 --> 2691.56] is Rahab. Rahab is the only female hero mentioned in Hebrews 11. Now of course, there are many faith +[2691.56 --> 2697.74] heroes who are female in the Bible, ones who actually would perhaps look on much more favorably +[2697.74 --> 2705.12] than Rahab and Rahab's life. Heroes like Mary, who trusted in God that she would deliver his son +[2705.12 --> 2711.34] while she was still a virgin, or Esther, who stood up to the king of Persia, risking her own life to save +[2711.34 --> 2718.52] her people, or Jael, who faithfully drove a tent peg into some dude's head. That happens in Judges 4, +[2718.52 --> 2724.40] and she was credited with great faith. But the author of Hebrews doesn't pick any of them. +[2725.78 --> 2732.54] Not that they weren't deserving, no. He picks Rahab, though. He picks a prostitute from a pagan country +[2732.54 --> 2739.86] who has no ties to the Israelite people, except that she had heard who God was and feared for her life. +[2739.86 --> 2746.94] And I believe that it is exactly that reason that Rahab is mentioned in this text of Hebrews 11 +[2746.94 --> 2753.00] over and above other women throughout the Bible. First, let's take a quick look then of Rahab's +[2753.00 --> 2759.42] story, and all of this can be found in Joshua chapter 2. So in Joshua chapter 2, that whole chapter +[2759.42 --> 2766.00] is Rahab's story. Joshua sends in two spies to check on the city of Jericho before they cross the river +[2766.00 --> 2771.38] and into the promised land, because he wants to know what they're up against when they enter the +[2771.38 --> 2776.26] promised land. We don't know what the spies' mission was or how it went, but it seems that they were not +[2776.26 --> 2781.36] very good at their job, because all we hear about is that they instantly need to hide from a king who +[2781.36 --> 2787.60] found them relatively quickly. So Rahab, hearing much about what God had been doing for the Israelite +[2787.60 --> 2793.56] people, hides the spies on the roof of her house, and hides them under some flaxseed, showing that +[2793.56 --> 2799.30] flaxseed actually does have some promise and good into this world. Now Rahab then tricks the king. +[2799.38 --> 2802.72] The king comes in, and the guards show up, and she tricks the king. Actually, she just straight up +[2802.72 --> 2809.82] lies to the king, which we know is bad, though also lying about people hiding has been looked on +[2809.82 --> 2815.20] throughout history as much less bad and frowned upon much less than trying to kill the people whom you +[2815.20 --> 2820.42] are hiding, right? We've known that throughout history as well. So she lies, but she does to save +[2820.42 --> 2826.14] these people. Anyway, she tricks the guards. She sends them on this wild goose chase. Once the coast +[2826.14 --> 2832.48] is clear then, she goes back to the spies, tells them that she saved them, and pleads with them to +[2832.48 --> 2839.02] remember her and her family when the Israelite army comes back. The spies agree then, and they tell her +[2839.02 --> 2844.52] to hang a red cord out of her window so that they can recognize her house, and that when the time comes, +[2844.52 --> 2852.04] anyone who is inside that house will be saved. Then a few chapters later in Joshua 6, 25, we read that +[2852.04 --> 2857.00] Rahab and her family and all that were in her house were in fact saved and spared from the destruction +[2857.00 --> 2862.98] that the Israelites came when they defeated Jericho. So that's Rahab's story. That's what she did, and that +[2862.98 --> 2869.88] shows the faith that she had. But let's hear what Hebrews says. Hebrews 11, verse 1. Before we hear of all of +[2869.88 --> 2876.80] these heroes of faith, we are told what faith is. We are taught, and Pete actually read it this morning, +[2876.88 --> 2883.82] we are taught that faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. +[2884.48 --> 2891.08] That means we are able to look forward to our salvation, which is assured, because we are confident +[2891.08 --> 2898.76] we know what Christ had done for us. We are confident in what we hope for and assured about what we do not see. +[2899.88 --> 2909.58] That is Rahab's story. In our text today, she cries out to the spies in verse 10. We have heard +[2909.58 --> 2915.10] how the Lord dried up the water of the Red Sea for you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did +[2915.10 --> 2923.02] to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites east of the Georgian. We have heard, not we have seen. +[2923.02 --> 2931.28] More than that, due to what she had heard about God, about what he was doing with the Israelites, +[2931.80 --> 2938.82] she was confident of what was to come. In verse 9, she says, I know that the Lord has given you this +[2938.82 --> 2948.92] land. Rahab was looking ahead to her only hope, these spies and this God of Israel, because she was +[2948.92 --> 2955.80] confident. She believed in what she heard that God had done. She was confident in what she hoped for, +[2956.16 --> 2961.26] salvation through the God of the Israelites, and assured of what she could not see, that the God +[2961.26 --> 2968.62] of Israel was coming for Jericho and was going to give them the land. Rahab heard what God was doing +[2968.62 --> 2977.44] and by her faith recognized him. That's our calling too. That's what we should take away today. That's +[2977.44 --> 2983.80] the big idea, that through faith, those who see how God has moved, how he has exercised his sovereignty +[2983.80 --> 2991.96] throughout history, those who see that, those who hear that, will recognize him as the only God worth +[2991.96 --> 2997.84] serving. Or in short, faith is recognizing the one true God. +[3001.32 --> 3007.66] That's why Rahab made it on this list. That's why she is called one of these faith heroes in Hebrews 11. +[3007.78 --> 3014.38] By faith, she recognized God, not by seeing him or by growing up, learning about him, or by compiling +[3014.38 --> 3020.86] all the data that she possibly could collect. She heard and then she recognized. +[3021.96 --> 3029.38] Rahab, the Gentile, with no ties to the Israelite family or the Israelite history. Rahab, the prostitute, +[3029.68 --> 3035.22] making her living in a way that goes against the way that God's law dictates. Rahab, the liar. +[3035.80 --> 3041.70] She didn't bat an eye at deceiving the king. She was quite good at it to boot. Rahab, the pagan, +[3042.24 --> 3045.34] living in a land with people just steeped in sin. +[3045.34 --> 3054.18] But Rahab's story is not about sin. It's about salvation. Her sins are not dwelled on in this +[3054.18 --> 3060.82] story, but her faith is well documented. Her past sins don't condemn her. Her actions, +[3060.98 --> 3068.44] saving the spies, don't even save her. No, it's her faith that saves her. It's her faith that allows +[3068.44 --> 3074.68] her to recognize God. It's her faith that motivates her to save the spies. It's her faith that pleads +[3074.68 --> 3080.12] with the spies to save her and her family when God's coming to town. It's her faith that the book +[3080.12 --> 3089.26] of Hebrews roots her salvation in. The point is that an immoral pagan woman would never have been +[3089.26 --> 3094.94] considered a candidate for God's rescuing grace in the midst of the judgment that he was about to +[3094.94 --> 3103.82] inflict on her city. And yet she and her family are the only ones shown God's compassion and mercy +[3103.82 --> 3113.58] in response to her faith. Again, Rahab heard what God had done and believed in him and his sovereignty. +[3113.58 --> 3122.50] And as Jesus said to Thomas in John 20, verse 29, blessed are those who believe but do not see. +[3124.94 --> 3131.98] Rahab had faith, had faith in the God of Israel, faith that he was God and that he brought the +[3131.98 --> 3139.72] Israelites out of the land of slavery. Actually, it's interesting then, if you compare Rahab to the +[3139.72 --> 3149.30] rest of the Israelites, it's fascinating. God had to remind the Israelites so many times that he was the +[3149.30 --> 3155.28] Lord God who had brought them out of Egypt. The line, I am the Lord your God who brought you out of Egypt +[3155.28 --> 3162.78] shows up 11 times throughout the Exodus story alone. It's also rephrased a bunch more and appears in the +[3162.78 --> 3170.56] Old Testament tons more times as well. God's people constantly lacked faith that God was going to deliver +[3170.56 --> 3177.96] on his promises. The Israelites were constantly in needing of a reminder of who God was and what he had +[3177.96 --> 3185.48] done. And they lived it. They saw it. They saw what God had done. They experienced what God had done. +[3186.04 --> 3195.52] Rahab, though, through faith, recognized him without needing to see. She had only heard. She heard what God +[3195.52 --> 3200.00] had done throughout history and knew that salvation came from him. +[3200.00 --> 3212.02] That is another reason why Christianity is so compelling. Christianity is the most falsifiable +[3212.02 --> 3219.20] religion in the world because it's rooted in history. As Michael Payton, pastor and Christian +[3219.20 --> 3225.02] author, he points out, he says this. He says, the central claims of the Bible demand historic inquiry +[3225.02 --> 3231.64] as they are based on public events that can be historically verified. In contrast, the central +[3231.64 --> 3238.44] claims of all other religions cannot be historically tested and therefore are beyond falsifiability +[3238.44 --> 3245.42] or inquiry. Now, Payton's not wrong. He goes on to highlight that the Muslim has to trust in a private +[3245.42 --> 3250.70] encounter that Muhammad had, which cannot be tested historically. The Mormon has no way to truly +[3250.70 --> 3256.38] investigate the claims of Joseph Smith. Religions like Buddhism and Hinduism, they aren't historic +[3256.38 --> 3262.08] faiths either. They don't have central claims of events which believers can call upon and investigate. +[3262.62 --> 3267.24] You either believe it or you don't. If you pick any other religion or worldview in the world that you +[3267.24 --> 3275.18] know either, their belief system either carries no worldview changing significance, they give no historic +[3275.18 --> 3281.66] details on the foundation of their belief system or there's just no historic events which the foundation +[3281.66 --> 3289.02] of what they believe can be checked. So basically, and this is a little oversimplified but it's no less true, +[3289.02 --> 3296.78] other religions are started by one of three things, a private dream about God, a private angelic encounter +[3296.78 --> 3306.14] with God or a private idea about God. And then that one person who had that encounter or idea goes and tells +[3306.14 --> 3315.36] everyone what they had experienced. But not Christianity. The central theme of Christianity is this, that Jesus +[3315.36 --> 3323.82] was born publicly. And after living for 30 years on this earth, he started a public ministry which he lived out +[3323.82 --> 3333.18] publicly. Christ was then accused, put on trial, and killed publicly. Three days later, the tomb was publicly +[3333.18 --> 3341.04] empty. And Christ, after rising from that tomb, publicly showed himself to the public. The public then, about +[3341.04 --> 3348.86] 500 people according to Paul, then told everyone what they had seen. We read about it. It's in the Bible. It's +[3348.86 --> 3355.88] documented in other historic literature too. This happens. Israel is a real place. The wars and events +[3355.88 --> 3361.68] found in the Old Testament actually happened. Literature from around the world backs that up. +[3362.42 --> 3369.12] The kings, queens, prophets, and people mentioned in the Bible are real people. Jesus actually did come +[3369.12 --> 3376.00] and he came for a real purpose. Jesus lived this perfect life that you and I fail to live each and every +[3376.00 --> 3384.66] day. And people saw him live it. They saw him walk and talk and eat fish. Then he died a horrible death +[3384.66 --> 3391.68] on the cross. A death that you and I, we all deserve because of our sin. But he took that sin onto his +[3391.68 --> 3401.96] shoulders. And people watched him die. People helped him die. People killed him. But then three days later, +[3401.96 --> 3408.30] Jesus rose again from the grave. The tomb was empty. And people have to account for that too somehow. +[3409.60 --> 3414.44] But Jesus showed himself to over 500 people in this world and then he ascended to heaven where he +[3414.44 --> 3421.52] seated at the right hand of God the Father, saving everyone who hears and believes in what he accomplished. +[3421.52 --> 3431.10] Rahab was spared a punishment she deserved because she heard about God, what he had done, +[3431.84 --> 3435.34] and acknowledged that only God could save her. +[3437.20 --> 3444.70] Like Rahab, we are spared a punishment we deserve when we hear what Christ has done +[3444.70 --> 3452.50] and acknowledge that he saves us. And that's where the button meets the hole, to borrow an analogy from +[3452.50 --> 3462.76] my late mentor, Pastor Bill. Because once God's sovereign power and authority over all things is revealed, +[3464.26 --> 3468.58] once we hear that God has been an active God throughout history, +[3468.58 --> 3476.90] and that Jesus bore the punishment for our sin in his life, in his death, and in his resurrection, +[3477.86 --> 3480.12] we can respond in one of two ways. +[3482.60 --> 3485.72] With recognition or with resistance. +[3488.10 --> 3492.38] That's a theme, actually, throughout the book of Joshua following Rahab's story. +[3492.38 --> 3496.64] As the Israelite people continued to move their way into the promised land, +[3496.64 --> 3499.96] nations that recognized God's power surrendered, +[3500.58 --> 3505.18] and they were saved. Like the Gibeonites in Joshua 9, 24 to 27. +[3505.46 --> 3507.84] Now granted, the Gibeonites too, they were pretty sinful. +[3507.96 --> 3510.44] They tried to trick their way into that salvation first, and so +[3510.44 --> 3514.48] it came with some punishments, but they were spared and welcomed into the land. +[3514.58 --> 3516.16] Others resisted God's power, though. +[3516.96 --> 3519.80] They resisted God's authority, and they were destroyed. +[3519.92 --> 3522.06] Like the Amorites in Joshua 10. +[3522.06 --> 3526.76] When we hear of what God has done throughout history, +[3527.00 --> 3531.06] we respond with either recognition or resistance. +[3532.52 --> 3538.28] And in our culture right now, resistance is becoming the response we see more and more. +[3539.14 --> 3541.20] Now, Pastor Chris has said it many times up here, +[3541.36 --> 3544.14] and I've said it too, just far less, because I'm up here a little bit less. +[3544.14 --> 3549.26] But our world is increasingly becoming more and more pagan, +[3550.26 --> 3553.88] as we become a more and more post-Christian culture. +[3554.68 --> 3558.62] Now, one of the bigger movements we are seeing in our culture right now +[3558.62 --> 3561.42] that highlights how post-Christian we have come +[3561.42 --> 3563.90] is the deconstruction movement. +[3564.08 --> 3566.28] Now, I'm going to be doing a lot of air quotes in just a minute, +[3566.38 --> 3568.00] and I really need you to see those, +[3568.30 --> 3570.70] because if you don't see them, you're going to misunderstand what I'm saying. +[3570.70 --> 3573.08] All right, so there are people in this world. +[3573.36 --> 3577.86] There are influencers, coaches, there's companies now even, +[3578.28 --> 3582.34] that are out there that help people who have grown up in the church. +[3582.90 --> 3586.48] And they help them by deconstructing that faith. +[3586.96 --> 3591.54] They're out there basically to assist people move away from Christianity +[3591.54 --> 3595.74] and find true purpose away from Jesus. +[3595.74 --> 3600.82] All right, one online coaching service that has helped people +[3600.82 --> 3605.52] come to this realization recently posted the following quote on social media, +[3605.64 --> 3607.86] which sort of encapsulates this movement well. +[3608.32 --> 3609.26] This quote said this, +[3610.64 --> 3613.90] When others tell me that the reason I left the church +[3613.90 --> 3618.22] was simply because I really didn't know the one true God, +[3618.30 --> 3619.98] the truth is, I did. +[3619.98 --> 3624.10] The problem was that in order to believe in him, +[3624.40 --> 3625.36] notice the quotes, +[3625.98 --> 3627.94] I had to keep abandoning myself. +[3628.98 --> 3633.24] So instead, I chose me for the first time. +[3634.38 --> 3636.08] That is copied and pasted. +[3638.10 --> 3639.30] Now, first things first, +[3639.42 --> 3642.28] I believe the reason this is attractive to so many people +[3642.28 --> 3644.92] is because people's identities are at stake. +[3644.92 --> 3650.42] And so we need to be able to discuss this mindset graciously and genuinely +[3650.42 --> 3652.42] with people who are considering it +[3652.42 --> 3656.86] and not be outright dismissive or abrasive when we come across it. +[3656.90 --> 3661.24] But second, I think it's extremely important when we look at that quote, +[3661.34 --> 3662.70] and you can keep it on the screen behind me, +[3663.64 --> 3669.88] to highlight how intertwined deconstructionism is with individualism. +[3669.88 --> 3672.80] That last line, +[3673.40 --> 3676.38] I chose me for the first time. +[3679.16 --> 3680.80] There's a good response to this. +[3680.86 --> 3682.04] You can go to the next slide there, Enoch. +[3682.92 --> 3684.48] For many people, +[3685.44 --> 3687.86] deconstruction isn't about recognizing God. +[3688.00 --> 3691.40] It's about choosing to be your own God. +[3692.70 --> 3695.20] See, the deconstructionist resists God +[3695.20 --> 3697.26] and elevates the self. +[3697.26 --> 3700.42] The deconstructionist makes life about them. +[3700.94 --> 3702.62] They can find themselves. +[3702.84 --> 3703.94] They can save themselves. +[3704.12 --> 3706.00] They can choose themselves. +[3707.16 --> 3710.32] It's my life, my rights, my choice, my freedoms. +[3710.46 --> 3715.08] And for those of you who think this is a leftist versus rightist argument, +[3715.22 --> 3715.74] it's not. +[3716.56 --> 3721.06] This encapsulates all political leanings. +[3721.06 --> 3725.68] The deconstructionist makes life about them. +[3725.68 --> 3730.34] And it makes them the gods of their own life. +[3731.32 --> 3733.26] The believer, though, +[3734.32 --> 3735.76] through faith, +[3736.48 --> 3737.58] doesn't resist, +[3738.30 --> 3740.06] but recognizes God +[3740.06 --> 3742.54] and raises up Christ, +[3742.72 --> 3744.98] elevating Him above themselves. +[3746.44 --> 3748.84] The believer recognizes God. +[3748.92 --> 3750.62] They put their hope in Him +[3750.62 --> 3753.16] because of what He has already done. +[3753.16 --> 3758.18] Rahab recognized that there was nowhere +[3758.18 --> 3760.18] where God is not God, +[3760.32 --> 3761.82] including her own city, Jericho. +[3762.02 --> 3763.70] She cut herself off, actually, +[3763.86 --> 3765.06] from her background. +[3765.48 --> 3767.12] She cut herself off from her nation. +[3767.52 --> 3768.68] She even became a traitor +[3768.68 --> 3769.68] when she lied to the king. +[3769.84 --> 3772.54] She put all of her chips in for God. +[3773.08 --> 3774.94] She cast herself completely out +[3774.94 --> 3777.52] of her own culture +[3777.52 --> 3780.24] and cast herself completely on +[3780.24 --> 3781.62] the mercy of God +[3781.62 --> 3783.02] and the faithfulness of His people. +[3783.76 --> 3785.72] And salvation was granted to her +[3785.72 --> 3787.18] because she was confident +[3787.18 --> 3788.64] in what she hoped for +[3788.64 --> 3791.28] and assured about what she did not see. +[3792.62 --> 3793.44] Through faith, +[3793.66 --> 3795.12] she recognized God. +[3795.12 --> 3798.82] When we look at all that God has done +[3798.82 --> 3799.56] throughout history, +[3799.88 --> 3800.96] be that human history +[3800.96 --> 3803.58] or be that your own history, +[3804.44 --> 3806.56] we can also be confident +[3806.56 --> 3807.70] in what we hope for. +[3809.80 --> 3810.32] Salvation. +[3811.20 --> 3812.42] From our sins, +[3812.86 --> 3813.84] from our past, +[3813.96 --> 3814.86] from our addictions, +[3815.12 --> 3815.80] from our troubles, +[3816.18 --> 3817.62] and we can be assured +[3817.62 --> 3819.10] of what we do not see. +[3819.90 --> 3820.90] That Christ, +[3821.62 --> 3822.30] through His life, +[3822.46 --> 3822.90] His death, +[3822.94 --> 3823.76] and His resurrection, +[3823.76 --> 3826.34] has already won the war, +[3827.18 --> 3828.64] and His Spirit is here +[3828.64 --> 3829.72] to help us in life. +[3830.10 --> 3830.84] In a moment, +[3831.62 --> 3833.22] we are going to hear a testimony +[3833.22 --> 3834.82] about just that. +[3835.32 --> 3836.10] But before we do, +[3836.22 --> 3837.32] please bow your heads with me. +[3837.36 --> 3837.96] Let's just pray. +[3840.82 --> 3841.64] Father in heaven, +[3841.72 --> 3843.94] as we look throughout human history, +[3844.06 --> 3844.90] as we look throughout +[3844.90 --> 3845.92] our own histories, +[3845.92 --> 3847.86] we know that You are an active God. +[3848.84 --> 3851.62] Father, we read about +[3851.62 --> 3853.16] what Jesus accomplished +[3853.16 --> 3854.12] in His life +[3854.12 --> 3854.98] and in His death +[3854.98 --> 3855.82] and in His resurrection. +[3856.20 --> 3858.30] We hear about what Christ +[3858.30 --> 3859.58] has done for all of us. +[3860.44 --> 3861.36] And God, we pray +[3861.36 --> 3862.96] that our response to that +[3862.96 --> 3863.98] is not one of resistance, +[3864.22 --> 3865.58] but of recognition. +[3866.44 --> 3867.16] That we can recognize +[3867.70 --> 3869.28] that He is the one who saves. +[3869.74 --> 3870.76] It's nothing we do. +[3871.24 --> 3872.40] It's nothing we earn. +[3873.84 --> 3875.26] Christianity is not a faith +[3875.26 --> 3878.90] that demands works for salvation. +[3878.90 --> 3882.28] Christianity is a faith +[3882.28 --> 3887.14] about You saving us +[3887.14 --> 3888.68] and our response +[3888.68 --> 3890.08] to that salvation. +[3890.54 --> 3892.00] Lord, as we are about to hear +[3892.00 --> 3893.38] a testimony now, +[3893.44 --> 3894.72] we pray that You will be with John. +[3894.82 --> 3895.58] Allow his words +[3895.58 --> 3897.18] to resonate in this community +[3897.18 --> 3898.22] and may Your Spirit +[3898.22 --> 3899.16] be present with him. +[3899.58 --> 3900.44] We pray this in Your name. +[3900.88 --> 3901.14] Amen. +[3902.18 --> 3903.16] I'm going to invite +[3903.16 --> 3904.54] John Kuypers. +[3904.68 --> 3905.26] He's going to come +[3905.26 --> 3906.18] to the front right now. +[3906.18 --> 3909.22] We prayed for John earlier today. +[3910.24 --> 3911.10] Perhaps you know him. +[3911.14 --> 3911.64] Perhaps you don't. +[3911.70 --> 3912.58] But John has been struggling +[3912.58 --> 3913.24] with his health +[3913.24 --> 3914.72] over the last 10 years. +[3914.90 --> 3916.26] And he's about to share +[3916.26 --> 3917.30] his testimony now +[3917.30 --> 3919.68] about how when we recognize +[3919.68 --> 3920.86] what God is doing, +[3921.10 --> 3922.22] through the work of His Spirit +[3922.22 --> 3922.74] and through the work +[3922.74 --> 3923.56] of His people, +[3923.82 --> 3924.86] we can be confident +[3924.86 --> 3926.84] in God's salvation for us. +[3927.22 --> 3927.92] Take it away, John. +[3932.92 --> 3933.94] Morning, my friends. +[3934.40 --> 3934.68] Oh, here. +[3935.06 --> 3936.16] I should get you a microphone, hey? +[3936.54 --> 3937.24] That would be better. +[3943.82 --> 3944.48] Good morning. +[3946.22 --> 3947.16] When I found out +[3947.16 --> 3948.20] that there was a new treatment +[3948.20 --> 3949.16] available for me +[3949.16 --> 3951.12] and the pain that I've had +[3951.12 --> 3952.10] for the last 10 years, +[3952.18 --> 3953.96] I knew I had to face monsters +[3953.96 --> 3955.46] who I had trusted +[3955.46 --> 3956.42] for far too long. +[3957.48 --> 3959.00] Opioids, nerve pain blockers +[3959.00 --> 3960.10] and antidepressants, +[3960.42 --> 3961.34] 10 different ones +[3961.34 --> 3962.00] that I was on. +[3962.50 --> 3963.26] And it was all done +[3963.26 --> 3963.84] the right way +[3963.84 --> 3964.98] through the healthcare system. +[3964.98 --> 3967.16] I knew I couldn't do this +[3967.16 --> 3967.78] on my own, +[3968.10 --> 3969.50] so I called the prayer warriors +[3969.50 --> 3970.00] that I knew. +[3970.78 --> 3971.98] I need the strength +[3971.98 --> 3973.56] to make it to the end +[3973.56 --> 3974.60] without sliding back. +[3975.66 --> 3976.64] Thank you all +[3976.64 --> 3977.26] for the prayers +[3977.26 --> 3977.96] that I feel +[3977.96 --> 3979.36] as I face this monster +[3979.36 --> 3980.04] head to head. +[3981.34 --> 3982.10] What I feel +[3982.10 --> 3983.06] from your prayers +[3983.06 --> 3984.10] makes me remember +[3984.10 --> 3984.64] the power +[3984.64 --> 3985.84] that is there. +[3985.84 --> 3988.12] I feel them in my heart +[3988.12 --> 3989.56] and I cannot do it +[3989.56 --> 3991.22] without them. +[3992.80 --> 3994.66] When we need help, +[3994.74 --> 3995.32] no one will know +[3995.32 --> 3996.22] unless you ask. +[3996.46 --> 3997.86] We will never have the strength +[3997.86 --> 3998.90] if it isn't for prayer. +[3999.38 --> 4000.36] In my opinion, +[4000.52 --> 4001.04] saying nothing +[4001.04 --> 4002.52] is a recipe for failure +[4002.52 --> 4003.64] and I know +[4003.64 --> 4004.66] what that feels like. +[4005.34 --> 4006.80] I was ashamed to think +[4006.80 --> 4007.82] that I fell for something +[4007.82 --> 4008.68] at that time +[4008.68 --> 4010.14] that I thought was right. +[4010.50 --> 4011.56] I believe these drugs +[4011.56 --> 4012.30] were from God +[4012.30 --> 4013.40] to help me through the pain +[4013.40 --> 4014.22] and they really did +[4014.22 --> 4015.20] their job well. +[4016.34 --> 4017.72] I didn't see the trap +[4017.72 --> 4019.04] when the doctors +[4019.04 --> 4021.28] just added one at a time +[4021.28 --> 4022.40] and it snuck up on me +[4022.40 --> 4023.46] like a thief in the night. +[4024.78 --> 4026.56] Now I can see clearly again +[4026.56 --> 4027.64] and I thank you +[4027.64 --> 4028.96] from the bottom of my heart. +[4030.24 --> 4031.12] Pastor Chris shared +[4031.12 --> 4032.16] this verse with me +[4032.16 --> 4034.22] after that really confirmed +[4034.22 --> 4035.20] what I felt. +[4035.50 --> 4036.98] This is from Isaiah 46, +[4037.08 --> 4037.64] verse 4. +[4038.26 --> 4038.84] And I quote, +[4039.34 --> 4040.68] Even to your old age +[4040.68 --> 4041.56] and gray hairs, +[4041.68 --> 4042.20] I am he, +[4042.32 --> 4042.80] says the Lord. +[4042.80 --> 4043.78] I have made you +[4043.78 --> 4044.78] and I will carry you, +[4044.90 --> 4045.96] I will sustain you, +[4046.42 --> 4047.96] and I will rescue you. +[4049.94 --> 4051.02] The word of the Lord. +[4057.30 --> 4058.80] You thought life was good. +[4059.08 --> 4059.62] You said, +[4060.24 --> 4061.10] It's mine to take, +[4061.18 --> 4062.00] it's mine to own, +[4062.06 --> 4063.00] it's mine to live. +[4063.44 --> 4064.20] You thought life +[4064.20 --> 4065.06] was about pleasure. +[4065.62 --> 4066.56] It's mine to feel, +[4066.76 --> 4067.84] it's mine to hold, +[4067.92 --> 4068.82] it's mine to live. +[4069.64 --> 4070.32] You thought life +[4070.32 --> 4071.20] was about fun. +[4071.20 --> 4072.96] It's mine to choose, +[4073.06 --> 4074.00] it's mine to decide, +[4074.18 --> 4075.48] and it is mine to live. +[4076.20 --> 4077.22] But that didn't quite +[4077.22 --> 4078.20] work out, did it? +[4079.02 --> 4080.40] It's not what you dreamt, +[4080.44 --> 4081.94] it's not how you wanted it, +[4081.98 --> 4083.20] and it sure wasn't the plan. +[4084.18 --> 4085.18] So my friends, +[4085.66 --> 4087.00] this is my prayer for you. +[4088.10 --> 4089.64] May you see with your eyes +[4089.64 --> 4090.68] and hear with your ears +[4090.68 --> 4092.28] quiet the noises around you, +[4092.34 --> 4093.00] quiet the thoughts +[4093.00 --> 4093.54] in your mind, +[4093.60 --> 4094.30] and know this, +[4094.30 --> 4096.84] God doesn't just leave you. +[4096.94 --> 4097.94] God won't punish you, +[4098.16 --> 4099.40] and God doesn't forget you. +[4100.54 --> 4102.10] He's carried the cross for you +[4102.10 --> 4103.08] so you wouldn't have to. +[4103.18 --> 4103.76] He hung there, +[4103.86 --> 4104.38] and he died +[4104.38 --> 4105.70] so you wouldn't have to bear it, +[4105.72 --> 4106.24] and he rose +[4106.24 --> 4107.58] so you could live with him. +[4107.62 --> 4109.10] He calls you by your name. +[4109.68 --> 4111.16] So listen in the silence. +[4111.86 --> 4112.98] You will hear him calling. +[4113.62 --> 4113.92] Listen. +[4114.76 --> 4115.82] You will hear the whisper +[4115.82 --> 4117.02] in the quiet of night. +[4117.16 --> 4117.86] You will hear it +[4117.86 --> 4119.22] in the depths of your pain. +[4119.76 --> 4120.14] You see? +[4121.10 --> 4122.44] God can only use us +[4122.44 --> 4123.60] if we're broken in pieces +[4123.60 --> 4125.68] and in need with him. +[4125.76 --> 4126.76] With arms wide open, +[4126.88 --> 4128.06] he calls you by name. +[4128.94 --> 4130.94] So let this be my prayer for you. +[4131.84 --> 4133.12] You will become his child. +[4133.28 --> 4134.18] You will become strong. +[4134.28 --> 4135.28] You will become powerful +[4135.28 --> 4136.36] in Jesus' name. +[4136.46 --> 4137.22] Take his spirit. +[4137.66 --> 4138.64] He left here for you. +[4138.76 --> 4139.76] Take hold, my friends. +[4139.92 --> 4140.66] God will love you. +[4140.74 --> 4142.34] He will fill your void. +[4142.46 --> 4143.28] He will carry you +[4143.28 --> 4144.32] when you can't walk. +[4144.38 --> 4145.48] He will show you the path, +[4145.52 --> 4146.78] and he will make you his child. +[4147.74 --> 4148.68] That, my friends, +[4148.74 --> 4150.10] is my prayer to you. +[4150.84 --> 4152.14] You thought you wanted more. +[4152.72 --> 4153.08] You said, +[4153.16 --> 4153.72] it's my life. +[4153.78 --> 4154.06] You said, +[4154.10 --> 4155.26] I can do it on my own, +[4155.36 --> 4156.16] but you didn't know +[4156.16 --> 4156.74] what you needed. +[4156.90 --> 4158.16] You found a way to escape. +[4158.30 --> 4159.20] You found a way to hide. +[4159.32 --> 4159.90] You found a way +[4159.90 --> 4160.90] you thought was good, +[4160.96 --> 4161.98] and life would be great. +[4162.32 --> 4162.64] Then, +[4163.70 --> 4165.14] when things did fall apart, +[4166.18 --> 4166.78] you forgot +[4166.78 --> 4168.14] you could go back. +[4168.22 --> 4168.80] You didn't know +[4168.80 --> 4169.68] there was another way. +[4169.78 --> 4170.28] You didn't know +[4170.28 --> 4171.04] that someone cared +[4171.04 --> 4171.90] and loved you always. +[4173.00 --> 4173.88] So please, +[4174.82 --> 4176.22] let this be my prayer +[4176.22 --> 4177.16] for you, my friends. +[4178.14 --> 4180.08] May the grace of God +[4180.08 --> 4180.68] fill you up. +[4180.74 --> 4181.66] May the love of God +[4181.66 --> 4182.36] fill your void. +[4182.48 --> 4183.52] May the peace of God +[4183.52 --> 4184.14] fill your mind +[4184.14 --> 4185.14] with songs of love. +[4185.74 --> 4186.58] Take his spirit +[4186.58 --> 4187.54] and run, my friends. +[4187.66 --> 4189.14] Nothing can stop you now. +[4190.20 --> 4190.92] Trust in him +[4190.92 --> 4191.74] to change your heart. +[4191.86 --> 4192.32] Love others +[4192.32 --> 4193.28] as you love yourself. +[4193.42 --> 4194.08] Take his spirit +[4194.08 --> 4194.92] and run, my friends. +[4195.04 --> 4196.22] Nothing's stopping you now. +[4196.94 --> 4198.30] Nothing is stopping you now. +[4199.04 --> 4200.28] May the grace of God +[4200.28 --> 4200.90] fill you up. +[4200.98 --> 4201.90] May the love of God +[4201.90 --> 4202.56] fill your heart. +[4202.56 --> 4203.66] May the peace of God +[4203.66 --> 4204.24] fill your mind +[4204.24 --> 4205.24] with songs of joy. +[4206.36 --> 4207.04] Take his spirit +[4207.04 --> 4208.04] and run, my friends. +[4208.42 --> 4209.92] Nothing can stop you now +[4209.92 --> 4211.90] and nothing will stop you now. +[4212.78 --> 4213.84] Take his spirit +[4213.84 --> 4215.00] and run, my friends. +[4215.72 --> 4217.58] Nothing's going to stop you now. +[4218.30 --> 4219.92] Nothing will stop you now +[4219.92 --> 4222.46] and nothing can stop you now. +[4223.52 --> 4224.54] That, my friends, +[4224.60 --> 4225.88] is my prayer for you. +[4226.50 --> 4227.28] So please, +[4228.02 --> 4230.44] let it be my prayer for you. +[4231.44 --> 4232.36] Praise be to God. +[4232.56 --> 4233.56] Thank you. +[4246.06 --> 4246.90] Why don't we pray? +[4247.40 --> 4248.08] And then I'm going to invite +[4248.08 --> 4248.86] the worship team forward +[4248.86 --> 4249.68] to lead us in worship. +[4249.94 --> 4250.36] Father God, +[4250.42 --> 4252.00] we thank you so much for story. +[4252.50 --> 4253.74] We thank you for the work +[4253.74 --> 4254.44] that you are doing +[4254.44 --> 4255.34] in John's life +[4255.34 --> 4256.48] and continue to do +[4256.48 --> 4259.84] as he faces this monster +[4259.84 --> 4260.98] head on as he says. +[4260.98 --> 4261.86] God, will you continue +[4261.86 --> 4262.84] to work in his life? +[4262.90 --> 4263.42] We thank you +[4263.42 --> 4264.42] for your spirit's presence +[4264.42 --> 4265.20] in his community, +[4265.36 --> 4266.64] for the prayers offered up to him +[4266.64 --> 4268.80] that he feels each and every day. +[4269.68 --> 4270.70] And God, we thank you +[4270.70 --> 4272.22] that you work through story. +[4272.32 --> 4272.80] We thank you +[4272.80 --> 4274.32] that John recognizes +[4274.32 --> 4275.42] who you are +[4275.42 --> 4277.86] and that he is saved +[4277.86 --> 4278.56] because of that. +[4279.54 --> 4279.92] So God, +[4279.98 --> 4280.68] as we continue +[4280.68 --> 4281.58] to live this life, +[4281.72 --> 4283.30] may John's prayer for us +[4283.30 --> 4284.42] ring true. +[4285.24 --> 4286.52] We pray this in your name. +[4286.52 --> 4287.32] Amen. +[4287.98 --> 4288.42] Amen. +[4296.98 --> 4299.32] Where the spirit of the Lord is, +[4299.44 --> 4300.02] there is freedom. +[4300.84 --> 4301.86] Why don't we all rise +[4301.86 --> 4302.46] and see that +[4302.46 --> 4305.42] as we respond to what God +[4305.42 --> 4306.38] has been sharing. +[4306.38 --> 4322.94] where the spirit of the Lord is, +[4322.94 --> 4326.16] there is freedom. +[4330.16 --> 4333.94] Where the spirit of the Lord is, +[4333.94 --> 4336.94] there is freedom. +[4336.94 --> 4337.38] There is freedom. +[4340.98 --> 4343.82] Lift your eyes to heaven. +[4345.98 --> 4347.72] There is freedom. +[4351.72 --> 4354.30] Lift your eyes to heaven. +[4354.72 --> 4358.32] There is freedom. +[4358.32 --> 4363.28] Freedom reigns in this place. +[4363.28 --> 4367.28] Freedom reigns in this place. +[4367.28 --> 4372.70] Showers of mercy and grace. +[4373.38 --> 4377.40] Falling on every face. +[4377.76 --> 4379.20] There is freedom. +[4382.98 --> 4387.36] Freedom reigns in this place. +[4387.36 --> 4388.40] Freedom reigns in this place. +[4388.40 --> 4392.36] Showers of mercy and grace. +[4393.66 --> 4396.26] Falling on every face. +[4396.26 --> 4398.20] There is freedom. +[4398.20 --> 4400.20] There is freedom. +[4403.70 --> 4406.40] If you're tired of mercy. +[4408.40 --> 4410.32] There is freedom. +[4414.32 --> 4416.86] If you're tired of mercy. +[4416.86 --> 4418.94] there is freedom. +[4419.06 --> 4423.84] There is freedom. +[4423.84 --> 4425.74] Give your all to Jesus. +[4426.46 --> 4428.96] There is freedom. +[4429.40 --> 4433.12] There is freedom. +[4433.20 --> 4437.02] Give your all to Jesus. +[4439.44 --> 4440.94] There is freedom. +[4440.94 --> 4449.76] Jesus reigns in this place +[4449.76 --> 4455.00] Showers of mercy and grace +[4455.00 --> 4459.44] Falling on every face +[4459.44 --> 4461.28] There is freedom +[4461.28 --> 4470.08] Jesus reigns in this place +[4470.08 --> 4474.90] Showers of mercy and grace +[4474.90 --> 4479.30] Falling on every face +[4479.30 --> 4481.48] There is freedom +[4481.48 --> 4489.86] Freedom reigns in this place +[4489.86 --> 4495.06] Showers of mercy and grace +[4495.06 --> 4499.46] Falling on every face +[4499.46 --> 4501.46] There is freedom +[4501.46 --> 4509.46] Freedom reigns in this place +[4509.46 --> 4514.46] Showers of mercy and grace +[4515.28 --> 4518.46] Falling on every face +[4518.46 --> 4521.90] There is freedom +[4521.90 --> 4527.90] There is freedom +[4527.90 --> 4536.90] John, thank you so much for coming up here, for being bold and for sharing your story. +[4537.06 --> 4538.60] We are so grateful for that. +[4538.90 --> 4543.88] And I invite anyone who has a story to share about God's faithfulness in their life. +[4543.88 --> 4547.10] Please feel free to come talk to me or to Pastor Chris this week. +[4547.14 --> 4551.56] We would love to be able to share more stories about what God is doing in our community here. +[4552.62 --> 4557.48] Please join us afterwards for some fellowship in the foyer there for some coffee and tea. +[4557.56 --> 4558.98] Don't just run away into the smoke. +[4559.08 --> 4561.18] We'd love to chat a little bit more with you. +[4561.18 --> 4568.34] But before we close this service, please hear this priestly blessing from number six. +[4569.38 --> 4571.72] The Lord bless you and keep you. +[4572.50 --> 4576.62] The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. +[4577.44 --> 4581.88] The Lord turn his face toward you and give you his peace. +[4581.88 --> 4584.96] And all God's people said, Amen. +[4604.40 --> 4608.64] You're the Lion of Judah, the Lamb who was seen. +[4608.64 --> 4612.54] You've ascended to heaven and evermore will reign. +[4612.84 --> 4616.50] At the end of the age when the earth you became. +[4616.94 --> 4620.16] We'll gather the nations before you. +[4620.82 --> 4627.30] At the age of all men, the defense of the Lamb who was crucified. +[4628.72 --> 4636.50] With wisdom and mercy and justice, you'll reign at your Father's side. +[4636.50 --> 4642.50] And the angels will cry, Hail the Lamb. +[4643.90 --> 4650.10] Who was slain for the world, rule in power. +[4652.04 --> 4658.22] And the earth will reply, You shall reign. +[4659.88 --> 4664.76] As the King of all kings and the Lord of all worlds. +[4666.50 --> 4675.94] There's a shield in our hand and a sword at our side. +[4675.94 --> 4679.78] There's a fire in our spirit that cannot be denied. +[4680.14 --> 4683.94] Because the Father has told us for the easy will die. +[4684.30 --> 4687.24] The nations are gathering for you. +[4688.00 --> 4693.70] And the ears of all men need to hear of the Lamb who was crucified. +[4693.70 --> 4699.70] Who descended to hell and was raised up to Him. +[4699.70 --> 4709.14] And the angels will cry, Hail the Lamb. +[4709.14 --> 4717.14] Who was slain for the world, rule in power. +[4717.14 --> 4725.14] And the earth will reply, You shall reign. +[4725.14 --> 4731.34] As the King of all kings and the Lord of all worlds. +[4731.34 --> 4737.14] And the angels will cry, Hail the Lamb. +[4737.14 --> 4739.14] Who was slain for the Lord of all worlds. +[4739.14 --> 4744.14] Who was slain for the world, rule in power. +[4744.14 --> 4752.14] And the earth will reply, You shall reign. +[4752.14 --> 4762.14] As the King of all kings and the Lord of all worlds. +[4762.14 --> 4764.14] And the Lord of all worlds. +[4764.14 --> 4766.14] And the Lord of all worlds. +[4766.14 --> 4767.14] I believe. +[4767.14 --> 4769.66] irgendwie of slain for the knowledge of them. +[4777.74 --> 4779.14] In the Los Angeles time. +[4782.14 --> 4782.84] For your grace prepared. +[4782.84 --> 4812.82] Thank you. +[4812.84 --> 4842.82] Thank you. +[4842.84 --> 4872.82] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - August 27, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - August 27, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..b222bd264d201fa9630d0b6f71a56577a0b8d80a --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - August 27, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,111 @@ +• No specific topics are discussed in the provided transcript as it appears to be a list of time stamps without any actual content or discussion. +• The presence of continuous timestamps from 0:00 to 472:00 suggests that the file may contain audio or video content, but without further information, no meaningful summary can be provided. +• Upcoming weekend youth event at the church +• Volunteer opportunities available for various roles +• Overnight security and parking attendance needed on Friday afternoon +• Hosts required to direct people in the building +• Help still needed with meals, set up, tear down, and clean up +• Young adults invited to go on a hike after church that morning +• Upcoming event: Beat the Topes (church softball team vs. other church teams) next Sunday +• Pastor Chris is introduced to greet the congregation +• Rachel is announced as the volunteer coordinator for Reactivate +• It's Profession of Faith Sunday, with two young people participating in the ceremony +• The congregation is invited to share the peace of Christ with one another during worship +• A call to worship is read from Psalm 100 +• A series of Bible verses are sung, praising God and asking for his presence and power +• Pastor Luke White shares a personal reflection on hope and being alone, but finding comfort in God's presence +• Prayer of confession +• Worship songs +• Praise to God's mercy and compassion +• Reflection on Jesus Christ as King +• Description of the beauty of God's name, "Jesus" +• Discussion of sin and grace +• Reference to salvation through Jesus' resurrection +• The name of Jesus Christ is powerful and worthy of worship +• Invitation for Levi and Sean to share their faith stories and professions of faith +• Tradition of the church's "Faith Heroes" series +• Sharing personal testimonies can buoy one's faith during difficult times +• Announcement of a job opening for media assistant at the church +• The speaker's faith journey and struggles with doubt +• The importance of acting like you have faith, even if you don't fully understand it +• The core of Christianity is the belief in God as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit +• Quotes from Matthew 16:24 and 2 Corinthians 5:20-21 about being a disciple and an ambassador for Christ +• Levi's experience growing up in the church and his journey to professing his faith +• Encouragement to continue being an ambassador for Christ as Levi moves forward +• Christ's lordship over all aspects of life +• Making faith a personal choice rather than forcing it +• Embracing growth and maturity, especially during young adulthood +• Profession of faith by Sean +• Testimonies from Kevin and Haley about their Christian upbringing and experiences +• Importance of living out one's faith in daily life +• Profession of faith by Sean and Levi +• God's faithfulness to his promise at their baptism +• Church community surrounding them with prayer and support +• Invitation for Sean and Levi to make a public declaration of faith +• Four questions asked to confirm their commitment to Christianity: + • Do you believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God? + • Do you trust and love Him as the one who saves you from sin? + • Are you embracing Him with repentance and joy? +• Baptism and union with Christ +• Promise to follow Christ and strengthen love and commitment +• Full communion and participation in the life of the church +• Responsibility, joys, and sufferings of being part of the church +• Inviting Levi and Sean to make a promise to God's people +• Certificate presentation for Sean and Levi +• Invitation to Pastor Kevin to lead a prayer +• Explanation of what the prayer will look like +• Invitation to friends, family, council members, youth leaders, and others to lay hands on Sean and Levi +• Prayer over Sean and Levi as they head off to school +• Thanking God for the promises they have made and their faith in front of everyone +• Asking God to continue being a faithful presence in their lives +• Prayer for a specific organization +• Introduction to the offering and its purpose +• Description of the Deaconal Ministries of Canada (DMC) +• Praise for the DMC's work in equipping deacons across Canada +• Request for blessings on the gifts being given to the DMC +• A prayer meeting begins with a blessing +• The church leader, John, leads the congregational prayer +• Praises and thanks are given to God for blessings received +• Requests are made for specific individuals and families facing challenges +• Prayers are offered for those dealing with suffering, pain, and difficulties +• Blessings are asked for new members and babies in the congregation +• Comfort and peace are requested for those affected by natural disasters +• Mention of individuals who are struggling and a request to pray for them +• Prayer for outreach programs in the community, including food banks and Trinity Western University +• Request for blessings on Pastor Chris and others as they work with students at Trinity Western University +• Bible trivia question about two people who have never died (answer: Enoch and Elijah) +• Preaching about Enoch from Hebrews 11 +• Explanation of how Enoch's life is described in the Bible, focusing on his faithfulness to God +• Discussion of what it means to "walk faithfully with God" +• The Book of Enoch's mysteriousness and lack of historical information +• Classification of the Book of Enoch as Apocrypha or Pseudopigrapha +• Christian denominations' views on the book's importance and authority +• The writings attributed to Enoch are not considered inspired scripture, except for one passage quoted by Jude in the Bible +• Description of the events in Genesis 6 and the Nephilim in the Book of Enoch +• Contrasting the biblical account with scientific worldview and historical knowledge +• The word "Nephilim" in Genesis can be translated as either fallen ones or giants, but the emphasis is on men of renown. +• In ancient times, the term "sons of God" referred to kings and rulers. +• The story of Genesis 6-7 may be talking about evil kings having children who became historically renowned heroes, but were sinful and evil. +• Jude's book quotes Enoch's apocryphal prophecy about a future judgment where God will judge those Nephilim and fallen angels for their ungodliness. +• The ungodly are described as people who live by their own desires, use violence, abuse power, and do not seek to live in community with others. +• Faith is the key to pleasing God and leads to eternal life, but it must be a faith that leads to repentance and obedience. +• A true faith is one that shows itself through good actions, love for others and God, and a changed behavior. +• Faith is a gift from God and not something achieved through works +• The Holy Spirit regenerates our hearts and minds by grace alone to enable faith +• Faith allows for justification, sanctification, and glorification +• Enoch's story demonstrates faith in God's promise of a future Redeemer who would defeat Satan +• Enoch had direct access to the source of sin through his ancestor Adam and knew about the fall and curses on the serpent +• Enoch's faith was in the promised curse on the serpent, which was fulfilled at the cross +• The cross is seen as the event where the promised son of Eve crushed the head of Satan +• Enoch's reward for walking faithfully with God was being taken by Him without experiencing death +• The speaker explains that the genealogy in Genesis is not just a list of names, but rather a way to illustrate the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God. +• Enoch's story serves as an example of someone who lived faithfully with God, leading to eternal life despite being taken by God before his time. +• The speaker highlights their grandmother Trudy Bauman as a living embodiment of this kind of faith, citing her devotion, prayer, and dedication to family and friends. +• Micah 6:8 is referenced as a key verse that summarizes the kind of faith that pleases God: acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. +• The speaker prays for the congregation to walk faithfully with God and expresses gratitude for their gift of faith. +• Blessing and protection from the Lord +• A place of glory and no pain or suffering +• Eternal life and living forever +• Seeing God face-to-face and dancing together +• Repeating phrases about "because of you" and "we'll see you next time" +• Goodbyes and thanks \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - August 27, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - August 27, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..d571898e056a830d45cc1ff61f446c19d8725ed9 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - August 27, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1716 @@ +[0.00 --> 2.00] . +[30.00 --> 32.00] . +[60.00 --> 62.00] . +[90.00 --> 92.00] . +[120.00 --> 122.00] . +[122.00 --> 124.00] . +[124.00 --> 126.00] . +[126.00 --> 128.00] . +[128.00 --> 130.00] . +[130.00 --> 132.00] . +[132.00 --> 134.00] . +[134.00 --> 136.00] . +[136.00 --> 138.00] . +[138.00 --> 140.00] . +[140.00 --> 142.00] . +[142.00 --> 144.00] . +[144.00 --> 146.00] . +[146.00 --> 148.00] . +[148.00 --> 152.00] . +[152.00 --> 154.00] . +[154.00 --> 156.00] . +[156.00 --> 158.00] . +[158.00 --> 160.00] . +[160.00 --> 162.00] . +[162.00 --> 164.00] . 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This church will be flooded with youth that weekend +[661.32 --> 666.48] from all over BC, and we're really excited. We are upwards of 200 people signed up already with +[666.48 --> 672.18] one week to go, so we're looking forward to that. And in my pleas for volunteers, +[672.80 --> 676.58] this church has come through already in droves, so thank you so much for signing up. +[677.04 --> 681.34] We have lots of spots filled in already, which is wonderful. However, there are still +[681.34 --> 685.78] a number of positions that need filled. There's still lots of volunteer opportunities available. +[686.26 --> 691.34] Especially in the areas of overnight security. So if you want to hang out all night and just walk +[691.34 --> 697.46] around the church property and just make sure kids aren't like fleeing, this is a job for you. +[697.60 --> 701.74] So overnight security, we're looking for some help. Parking attendance on the Friday afternoon, +[702.00 --> 706.82] 4.30, when they all start showing up, we could use some help there. And we're looking for some hosts +[706.82 --> 711.76] as well to sort of be present in the building, in the foyer, directing people where they need to go, +[711.76 --> 716.30] showing them where the bathroom is and where to get to and from. So if you're willing to help out in +[716.30 --> 721.68] those areas, that'd be great. We also still have lots of room helping out in meals and set up and +[721.68 --> 726.16] tear down and clean up. So those are all opportunities still available. If you are willing to help out +[726.16 --> 730.98] and have some more time, please check out that list. It's in the bulletin, or you can talk to me and I +[730.98 --> 735.84] can get you that link. So we are very excited for that weekend. I am looking forward to that for sure. +[735.84 --> 741.48] Young adults, you're going for a hike after church this morning. If you're interested in joining that +[741.48 --> 746.36] hike, talk to Josh. He's in the back. Wave, Josh. There he is. You're going to carpool from here. So go +[746.36 --> 750.82] chat with him and he'll give you some more information about that. And finally, next week, Sunday, +[751.28 --> 756.86] we are doing an event called Beat the Topes. So our church softball team, the Isotopes, challenge +[756.86 --> 761.64] everybody else in this church to a game of softball. We're going to go meet at Topham Park right after +[761.64 --> 765.82] church. We'll do a bit of a potluck lunch, so bring some food to share. There's a playground +[765.82 --> 772.02] there for kids to play at. If you're 16 and older and want to take on the Isotopes, please do come +[772.02 --> 776.96] on out for that. It should be a good time. I've heard tell that the Isotopes will be playing a +[776.96 --> 781.90] team named called the Nope-Topes. So if you want to play for the Nope-Topes, they are looking for more +[781.90 --> 787.08] members for that. So that is happening next week, Sunday, after church. I'm now going to invite +[787.08 --> 791.02] Pastor Chris up to the front, and he is going to greet us as well this morning. +[791.02 --> 802.82] Good morning. I was instructed by my beautiful bride that Kevin forgot to say that she is the +[802.82 --> 809.04] volunteer coordinator for Reactivate. And so if you have, you can talk to her and get on that list +[809.04 --> 813.60] to serve as well. So Rachel, wave your hand. Yeah, she's the beautiful one in the corner over there. +[813.60 --> 820.78] Talk to her and she'll get you situated there. Today is also Profession of Faith Sunday. And so +[820.78 --> 825.78] we've got two young people doing Profession of Faith. And these kinds of services are some of my +[825.78 --> 830.68] favorite throughout the year. And so if you're a guest with us to celebrate Profession of Faith, +[830.78 --> 837.00] we're so excited that you are here. And we hope and pray that we all together can celebrate the grace +[837.00 --> 843.78] of God as we see faith growing and burgeoning in the two young men who will stand before us later. +[844.72 --> 849.66] As you are able, I'm going to invite you to stand. And we can be ushered into the presence of God, +[849.98 --> 856.64] welcomed by him and greeted in his name. Following the greeting of God, I'm going to encourage you to +[856.64 --> 862.70] turn around to those near you or far if you want to go for a little walk and welcome them also into +[862.70 --> 867.68] worship. You can do that in a number of ways. Shake hands, do a little fist pound. You can pass the +[867.68 --> 872.14] peace of Christ, which is very traditional. Say the peace of Christ be with you or the Lord be with you. +[873.00 --> 878.06] Or you can give someone a hug if you're close and friendly. But watch their eyes to make sure that +[878.06 --> 883.62] they're allowing that to happen, like consent matters, okay? Let's worship our God together. +[883.62 --> 893.56] receive his greeting. Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, +[893.68 --> 899.78] his Son and our Savior, through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. +[913.62 --> 941.20] Good morning, everyone. +[941.20 --> 951.08] Our call to worship this morning comes from Psalm chapter 100. Shout for joy to the Lord, all the +[951.08 --> 958.38] earth. Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. +[958.76 --> 966.42] It is he who made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with +[966.42 --> 973.28] thanksgiving and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good, +[973.36 --> 978.52] and his love injures forever. His faithfulness continues through all generations. +[978.52 --> 983.54] forgiveness. +[987.40 --> 996.40] For the Lord is good, and he is a homeless. +[996.40 --> 998.54] Ponomous holyclae of the judicial law. +[998.54 --> 1006.06] Father, into your course I will enter +[1006.06 --> 1011.06] Maker of heaven and earth +[1011.06 --> 1018.06] I tremble in your holy presence +[1018.06 --> 1023.90] Glory, glory in your sanctuary +[1023.90 --> 1028.84] Splendor and majesty, Lord +[1028.84 --> 1035.26] Before you, all I adore you +[1035.26 --> 1039.26] All the earth let me glad +[1039.26 --> 1043.90] That your love is everywhere +[1043.90 --> 1049.56] The field to get so seasoned +[1049.56 --> 1057.74] Hear the trees, joys of land +[1057.74 --> 1061.96] Praising the moon so we'll find +[1061.96 --> 1066.18] A new song of sin +[1066.18 --> 1074.42] Lord, I will glorify and bless your holy name +[1074.42 --> 1082.46] Jesus, Lord of our life is salvation +[1082.46 --> 1086.52] Into your presence we cry +[1086.52 --> 1089.00] We worship +[1089.00 --> 1094.16] You are precious Savior +[1094.16 --> 1100.10] Fill us, fill us with your holy power +[1100.10 --> 1105.04] Set us to claim your love +[1105.04 --> 1111.14] To nations, all know your glory +[1111.14 --> 1115.06] For the earth will declare +[1115.06 --> 1119.04] That your love is everywhere +[1119.04 --> 1124.28] The field to get so seasoned +[1124.28 --> 1126.42] Seasons and more +[1126.42 --> 1132.42] Will I take you in the choice of pride +[1132.42 --> 1137.46] Praising the moon so we'll find +[1137.46 --> 1141.58] A new song of sin +[1141.58 --> 1147.38] Lord, I will glorify and bless your holy +[1147.38 --> 1151.38] For if I am blessed your holy +[1151.38 --> 1157.38] For if I am blessed your holy name +[1157.38 --> 1159.38] For if I am blessed you are blessed +[1159.38 --> 1161.38] If I am blessed your holy name +[1161.38 --> 1163.38] To nations, all know your holy name +[1163.38 --> 1165.38] For if I am blessed you will find +[1165.38 --> 1167.38] A new song of sin +[1167.38 --> 1168.42] For if I can be blessed you will find +[1168.42 --> 1170.36] For if I am blessed you will find +[1170.36 --> 1172.38] To nations, all know your holy name +[1172.38 --> 1188.20] Dad's pastor Luke White +[1188.20 --> 1192.92] This is what I was thinking +[1192.92 --> 1198.60] Life's a turn 10 to be +[1198.60 --> 1202.60] Time to live +[1202.60 --> 1209.20] Hope is still +[1209.20 --> 1213.04] But I'm tired +[1213.04 --> 1215.60] So you're so young +[1215.60 --> 1218.60] And I'm not alone +[1218.60 --> 1220.60] I'm not alone +[1220.60 --> 1221.60] I'm not alone +[1221.60 --> 1222.60] I'm not alone +[1222.60 --> 1223.60] I'm not alone +[1223.60 --> 1224.60] I'm not alone +[1224.60 --> 1225.60] I'm not alone +[1225.60 --> 1226.60] I'm not alone +[1226.60 --> 1228.60] I'm not alone +[1228.60 --> 1229.60] I'm not alone +[1229.60 --> 1230.60] With your presence +[1230.60 --> 1234.60] I'll watch away +[1234.60 --> 1238.60] Watch away +[1238.60 --> 1242.60] What is I? +[1242.60 --> 1243.60] How is I? +[1243.60 --> 1245.60] How does I? +[1245.60 --> 1247.60] How does I? +[1247.60 --> 1249.60] How does it fit? +[1249.60 --> 1251.60] Jesus +[1251.60 --> 1255.60] How does it fit? +[1255.60 --> 1275.32] Louisiana. +[1275.32 --> 1282.70] Aleph and Padre from the earth +[1282.70 --> 1284.70] J- Dartblims +[1312.70 --> 1321.70] In your presence, all my fears are washed away, washed away. +[1324.04 --> 1330.70] I was born, I was born, I was born. +[1331.32 --> 1338.70] You are the Father, you see us, you are the Lord, you are the Lord, you are the Lord. +[1338.70 --> 1354.70] Hosanna, Hosanna, I'm your one, you are the Lord, you are the Lord, you are the Lord. +[1354.70 --> 1370.70] Hosanna, Hosanna, you are the Lord, you are the Lord, you are the Lord, you are the Lord. +[1370.70 --> 1386.70] Hosanna, Hosanna, I'm your one, you are the Lord, you are the Lord, you are the Lord. +[1386.70 --> 1392.70] Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna. +[1392.70 --> 1393.62] Mays that a seat. +[1399.06 --> 1406.92] Please join us in a prayer of confession this morning with the words taken from the prayer of Daniel in Daniel chapter 9. +[1406.92 --> 1415.66] Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him +[1415.66 --> 1423.42] and keep his commandments, we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled. +[1423.72 --> 1431.28] We have turned away from you. Lord, you are righteous, but this day we are covered with +[1431.28 --> 1438.78] shame because we have sinned against you. But you are the Lord, our God. You are merciful and +[1438.78 --> 1445.70] forgiving, even though we have rebelled against you. We have not obeyed you, Lord, our God, or kept +[1445.70 --> 1455.86] the laws you gave us. Please forgive us. We do not make requests of you, God, because we are righteous, +[1455.86 --> 1467.84] but because of your great mercy. Lord, listen. Lord, forgive. Lord, hear and act. For your sake, +[1467.84 --> 1477.72] our God, do not delay, because we, your people, bear your name. Amen. Please stand as we sing together +[1477.72 --> 1482.60] these songs of assurance and forgiveness that we have in our Savior, Jesus Christ. +[1485.86 --> 1514.18] Lord, is gracious and compassionate. So do anger and let you know. Lord, is gracious and compassionate. +[1514.18 --> 1532.18] Lord, is gracious and compassionate. So do anger and let you know. And the Lord is good to all. He has compassion +[1532.18 --> 1552.18] as far as He is. As far as He is, He is from the West, and so far. He has revealed our transgressions from us. +[1552.18 --> 1566.18] As far as He is, He is from the West, and so far. He has revealed our transgressions from us. +[1566.18 --> 1586.18] Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. +[1586.18 --> 1594.18] Oh, my soul, my soul, praise the Lord. +[1598.18 --> 1610.18] The Lord is gracious and compassionate. So do anger and let you know. +[1610.18 --> 1624.18] The Lord is gracious and compassionate. So do anger and let you know. +[1624.18 --> 1632.18] The Lord is good to all. He has compassion. +[1632.18 --> 1634.18] And now, He has compassion. +[1634.18 --> 1636.18] God, He has compassion. +[1636.18 --> 1638.18] God, He has compassion. +[1638.18 --> 1640.18] And now, He has compassion. +[1640.18 --> 1644.18] The Lord is gracious and compassionate. So do anger and let you know. +[1644.18 --> 1648.18] As far as He is, He is from the West, and so far. +[1648.18 --> 1652.18] He has remembered his blessings from us. +[1652.18 --> 1654.18] If He is from the West, and so far. +[1654.18 --> 1684.16] Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, praise the Lord. +[1684.18 --> 1693.94] Praise the Lord, oh my soul, praise the Lord. +[1696.94 --> 1708.58] Praise the Lord, oh my soul, praise the Lord. +[1708.58 --> 1720.76] Praise the Lord, oh my soul. +[1720.76 --> 1725.58] Praise the Lord. +[1725.58 --> 1737.58] Praise the Lord. +[1737.58 --> 1741.76] You were the word at the beginning. +[1741.76 --> 1751.04] One with God the Lord must have. +[1751.04 --> 1757.78] Your hidden glory in creation. +[1759.36 --> 1765.46] Now revealed in you, our Christ. +[1765.46 --> 1769.46] What a beautiful name it is. +[1769.46 --> 1773.20] What a beautiful name it is. +[1773.64 --> 1779.80] The name of Jesus Christ my King. +[1780.80 --> 1784.68] What a beautiful name it is. +[1785.22 --> 1788.20] Nothing compares to this. +[1788.20 --> 1791.68] What a beautiful name it is. +[1791.88 --> 1795.38] The name of Jesus. +[1795.38 --> 1801.38] Jesus Christ my King. +[1801.38 --> 1806.48] You are heaven alone. +[1807.56 --> 1814.38] Jesus you are heaven alone. +[1814.38 --> 1821.38] What a beautiful name it is. +[1821.38 --> 1828.38] The name of Jesus Christ my King. +[1828.38 --> 1831.38] What a beautiful name it is. +[1831.38 --> 1834.38] What a beautiful name it is. +[1834.38 --> 1841.38] The name of Jesus Christ my King. +[1841.38 --> 1846.38] What a beautiful name it is. +[1846.38 --> 1848.38] What a beautiful name it is. +[1848.38 --> 1852.38] What a beautiful name it is. +[1852.38 --> 1858.38] What a beautiful name it is. +[1858.38 --> 1875.82] What a beautiful name it is. +[1875.82 --> 1894.64] When I called you +[1894.64 --> 1897.90] The veil to be for you +[1897.90 --> 1900.62] Your silence suffers +[1900.62 --> 1904.34] Of sin and grace +[1904.34 --> 1907.44] The heavens are rolling +[1907.44 --> 1911.00] The praise of your glory +[1911.00 --> 1917.34] For you are raised to life again +[1917.34 --> 1920.90] You have your right +[1920.90 --> 1924.52] You have your equal +[1924.52 --> 1927.96] I like your heaven +[1927.96 --> 1931.24] The King reign +[1931.24 --> 1934.24] Yours is the King +[1934.24 --> 1937.62] Yours is the King +[1937.62 --> 1940.34] Yours is the King +[1940.34 --> 1940.90] Yours is the King +[1940.90 --> 1943.90] Our love of peace +[1943.90 --> 1947.34] What a powerful name it is +[1947.34 --> 1951.52] What a powerful name it is +[1951.52 --> 1958.18] The name of Jesus Christ my King +[1958.18 --> 1961.62] What a powerful name it is +[1961.62 --> 1964.76] Nothing can stand against +[1964.76 --> 1967.52] What a powerful name it is +[1967.52 --> 1971.18] The name of Jesus +[1972.18 --> 1973.80] You have youribles +[1973.80 --> 1978.18] You have your Wikile +[1978.18 --> 1981.90] Now and forever +[1981.90 --> 1984.18] God you reign +[1984.18 --> 1987.18] Yours is the King +[1987.28 --> 1988.46] Yours is the Pennsylvania +[1988.46 --> 1991.34] Yours is the glory +[1991.34 --> 1998.36] Yours is the name of the Lord raised +[1998.36 --> 2001.70] What a powerful name it is +[2001.70 --> 2005.04] What a powerful name it is +[2005.04 --> 2009.48] The name of Jesus Christ +[2009.48 --> 2015.26] What a powerful name it is +[2015.26 --> 2018.30] You have been blessed and blessed +[2018.30 --> 2021.48] What a powerful name it is +[2021.48 --> 2024.88] The name of Jesus +[2024.88 --> 2028.36] What a wonderful name it is +[2028.36 --> 2031.94] The name of Jesus +[2031.94 --> 2035.70] What a beautiful name it is +[2035.70 --> 2039.56] The name of Jesus +[2039.56 --> 2045.46] You may have a seat. +[2048.30 --> 2057.74] At this time in our worship together +[2057.74 --> 2062.04] We're going to celebrate God's gift of faith +[2062.04 --> 2064.54] In the life of a couple of our people +[2064.54 --> 2066.38] One of them is Levi so I'll put this up here +[2066.38 --> 2070.28] That seems right +[2070.28 --> 2073.84] And part of how we do that in this church +[2073.84 --> 2077.06] Is by inviting these people to come up +[2077.06 --> 2079.86] And to share a little bit of their faith stories +[2079.86 --> 2082.98] To share a little bit about how they see God at work +[2082.98 --> 2087.18] In their lives and through our church family together +[2087.18 --> 2091.48] And then to invite someone who has mentored them +[2091.48 --> 2094.00] Or discipled them or been influential +[2094.00 --> 2097.84] In God rearing faith in their life +[2097.84 --> 2102.32] And so today we're going to hear both from Levi and Sean +[2102.32 --> 2103.50] Who are doing profession of faith +[2103.50 --> 2107.20] And from two people who have spoken God's truth +[2107.20 --> 2109.18] And modeled that for them +[2109.18 --> 2113.76] I love this tradition of our church +[2113.76 --> 2116.28] And it fits really in with the series +[2116.28 --> 2118.26] That we're in the midst of here for the summer +[2118.26 --> 2120.34] Which is Faith Heroes +[2120.34 --> 2125.16] Talking about how sharing how God is at work in our lives +[2125.16 --> 2129.12] Fuels God's work in other people's lives +[2129.12 --> 2131.74] Because we hear that and we see God at work +[2131.74 --> 2134.68] And sometimes when we are in the dark night of our own soul +[2134.68 --> 2136.96] Sometimes when we are walking through the valley +[2136.96 --> 2137.92] Of the shadow of death +[2137.92 --> 2143.56] Sometimes when we are just feeling crushed and beat down +[2143.56 --> 2148.26] It's the stories of other people that buoy our faith +[2148.26 --> 2149.74] That lift us back up +[2149.74 --> 2153.14] And so we're grateful for that chance to share this morning +[2153.14 --> 2157.60] Levi, I'm going to invite you to the front first +[2157.60 --> 2160.50] Levi's going to share a little bit himself +[2160.50 --> 2164.06] And then we'll have Pastor Kevin come up after that +[2164.06 --> 2170.92] Not this +[2170.92 --> 2174.76] We'll just go with it +[2174.76 --> 2178.70] You can take it out too +[2178.70 --> 2180.42] I'll take it out when that works too +[2180.42 --> 2182.64] Before I begin +[2182.64 --> 2183.96] I would just like to bring to your attention +[2183.96 --> 2185.96] That we are now accepting skilled applicants +[2185.96 --> 2187.96] To fill in the position as a media assistant +[2187.96 --> 2188.86] For the back booth +[2188.86 --> 2191.92] Please submit your resumes +[2191.92 --> 2193.98] To my wonderful manager Linda Stam +[2193.98 --> 2195.86] Or myself following the service +[2195.86 --> 2197.90] No past work experience required +[2197.90 --> 2200.66] Benefits include the occasional Tim Horton's gift card +[2200.66 --> 2203.92] Now we'll begin +[2203.92 --> 2205.90] Before I attended +[2205.90 --> 2207.54] The first pastor's class +[2207.54 --> 2209.48] I would have not thought I would be standing here right now +[2209.48 --> 2211.88] I thought I was not quite ready or prepared +[2211.88 --> 2213.90] Because I have too many unanswered questions +[2213.90 --> 2216.86] I will be attending Redeemer University this fall +[2216.86 --> 2218.60] And it initially made sense to me +[2218.60 --> 2220.60] To do my profession of faith +[2220.60 --> 2221.94] After my first year +[2221.94 --> 2224.60] For my foundation and my faith will grow +[2224.60 --> 2226.56] And many of my questions will be sorted out +[2226.56 --> 2229.52] However, one realization I've learned +[2229.52 --> 2230.54] Through pastor's class +[2230.54 --> 2232.20] And a good conversation with Pastor Chris +[2232.20 --> 2234.40] Was no one has all their questions answered +[2234.40 --> 2236.46] And not everyone's foundations are the same +[2236.46 --> 2238.42] While in the midst of the course +[2238.42 --> 2241.12] Multiple questions I have wondered once in my life +[2241.12 --> 2243.48] Seem to all make a reappearance all at once +[2243.48 --> 2245.78] With these questions swirling in my head +[2245.78 --> 2248.18] It caused me to think that I could not profess my faith +[2248.18 --> 2251.08] I'm just not there, I'd convince myself +[2251.08 --> 2253.38] Yet I have reassured that I will have time +[2253.38 --> 2254.42] To find my answers +[2254.42 --> 2257.08] Questions and seeking these answers +[2257.08 --> 2258.98] My relationship with the Lord will prosper +[2258.98 --> 2261.70] In order to process your faith +[2261.70 --> 2263.84] You need to act like you have it all figured out +[2263.84 --> 2267.30] You don't need to act like you have it all figured out +[2267.30 --> 2269.38] Pastor Chris puts it best +[2269.38 --> 2271.74] Every topic ever discussed in Christianity +[2271.74 --> 2273.16] Fits in a layer of a circle +[2273.16 --> 2275.20] But in the center of the circle, the core +[2275.20 --> 2278.22] Is the belief that God is the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit +[2278.22 --> 2280.72] When one comes to fully accept that +[2280.72 --> 2281.36] They are ready +[2281.36 --> 2284.74] In Matthew 16, chapter 16, verse 24 +[2284.74 --> 2285.20] It reads +[2285.20 --> 2286.98] Then Jesus said to his disciples +[2286.98 --> 2288.76] Whoever wants to be my disciple +[2288.76 --> 2290.88] Must deny themselves and carry their cross +[2290.88 --> 2291.70] And follow me +[2291.70 --> 2294.10] Many impactful moments in my faith journey +[2294.10 --> 2295.54] Include youth conferences +[2295.54 --> 2297.16] And events +[2297.16 --> 2299.02] Conversation with leaders in this church +[2299.02 --> 2301.60] My Spring Mexico missions trip last year +[2301.60 --> 2303.80] Kids summer Bible camp at school +[2303.80 --> 2305.62] And a few more unmentioned +[2305.62 --> 2307.24] I'm extremely grateful +[2307.24 --> 2310.74] For the noticed and unnoticed moments +[2310.74 --> 2311.98] That God has worked through me +[2311.98 --> 2313.88] So despite all my questioning +[2313.88 --> 2315.58] I do not doubt that there is a God +[2315.58 --> 2316.44] Who is three in one +[2316.44 --> 2318.62] And I'm glad to be walking alongside him further +[2318.62 --> 2320.36] While carrying my cross +[2320.36 --> 2321.18] Thank you +[2321.18 --> 2333.54] You can come a little closer +[2333.54 --> 2336.38] Levi, it's good to see you up here, man +[2336.38 --> 2338.14] I'm super pumped for today +[2338.14 --> 2339.56] I'm excited for you and Sean +[2339.56 --> 2341.14] And for this day +[2341.14 --> 2342.78] You've been coming to this church all your life +[2342.78 --> 2345.18] And I've known you now for 15 years +[2345.18 --> 2347.10] And especially the last five years +[2347.10 --> 2348.52] As you've been sort of journeying +[2348.52 --> 2349.96] Through this youth ministry together +[2349.96 --> 2352.06] We've done trips to Alberta together +[2352.06 --> 2354.80] You've helped me out at Reactivate over the years +[2354.80 --> 2356.66] And you and Connor are still the only two youth +[2356.66 --> 2358.64] Who have led kangaroo court at youth camp +[2358.64 --> 2359.48] Throughout its history +[2359.48 --> 2361.12] And through all of this time +[2361.12 --> 2362.34] You've been faithful +[2362.34 --> 2363.40] You've been present +[2363.40 --> 2364.66] And you've been there +[2364.66 --> 2367.26] You grew from this awkward grade 8 boy +[2367.26 --> 2368.44] At the beginning of youth +[2368.44 --> 2370.08] And now you're this awkward man +[2370.08 --> 2371.48] Who's graduated from youth +[2371.48 --> 2374.04] And you're off to Redeemer +[2374.04 --> 2376.36] And as life continues on +[2376.36 --> 2378.46] As you move forward from today +[2378.46 --> 2380.04] As you move forward from professing your faith +[2380.04 --> 2381.12] In front of everyone here +[2381.12 --> 2382.82] I want you just to hear this verse +[2382.82 --> 2384.18] From 2 Corinthians 5 +[2384.18 --> 2385.18] Verses 20-21 +[2385.18 --> 2385.64] It says +[2385.64 --> 2388.14] We are therefore Christ's ambassadors +[2388.14 --> 2390.62] As though God were making his appeal through us +[2390.62 --> 2393.64] We implore you on Christ's behalf +[2393.64 --> 2395.56] Be reconciled to God +[2395.56 --> 2398.46] God made him who had no sin to be sin for us +[2398.46 --> 2399.78] So that in him +[2399.78 --> 2402.46] We might become the righteousness of God +[2402.46 --> 2403.56] Now an ambassador of course +[2403.56 --> 2405.68] Is a resident of one country or a kingdom +[2405.68 --> 2407.78] But who lives in a different country +[2407.78 --> 2408.58] In a foreign country +[2408.58 --> 2410.64] And speaks on behalf of the country +[2410.64 --> 2411.80] That he is a member of +[2411.80 --> 2412.74] Or they are a member of +[2412.74 --> 2415.66] So as ambassadors of Christ +[2415.66 --> 2418.60] We get to live out on this earth +[2418.60 --> 2421.02] As though we are already part of God's kingdom +[2421.02 --> 2422.80] And that is what you are professing today +[2422.80 --> 2425.02] And Levi you've been doing this well here +[2425.02 --> 2426.50] You've been doing this in this community +[2426.50 --> 2427.34] In this church +[2427.34 --> 2428.86] Throughout our youth ministry +[2428.86 --> 2429.58] Throughout the community +[2429.58 --> 2431.40] That you've been a part of at LCS as well +[2431.40 --> 2433.64] And I want to encourage you to keep that up +[2433.64 --> 2435.06] As you go forward from this day +[2435.06 --> 2435.90] And into Ontario +[2435.90 --> 2438.92] Don't change from your fun-loving +[2438.92 --> 2440.32] Clearly confident +[2440.32 --> 2441.68] Bougie-seeking +[2441.68 --> 2443.40] Movie-consuming self +[2443.40 --> 2445.78] But more importantly +[2445.78 --> 2447.44] Don't change from your pursuit of Christ +[2447.44 --> 2449.18] From who he is +[2449.18 --> 2451.02] From what he has done for you +[2451.02 --> 2452.34] From how you are called to live +[2452.34 --> 2453.48] And even from all the questions +[2453.48 --> 2454.64] That you still might have +[2454.64 --> 2456.04] Don't flee from those +[2456.04 --> 2456.96] But press into that +[2456.96 --> 2458.08] Knowing who Christ is +[2458.08 --> 2459.54] And what he has done for you +[2459.54 --> 2461.34] Remember what you're professing here today +[2461.34 --> 2462.54] That Christ is Lord +[2462.54 --> 2463.68] Over all things in your life +[2463.68 --> 2464.60] Your social life +[2464.60 --> 2465.50] Your studies +[2465.50 --> 2466.52] Your extracurriculars +[2466.52 --> 2467.70] What you choose to consume +[2467.70 --> 2469.12] Christ is Lord over all of that +[2469.12 --> 2472.48] Be reconciled to him +[2472.48 --> 2473.86] And continue to be his ambassador +[2473.86 --> 2474.88] Wherever God leads you +[2474.88 --> 2475.92] When you come back from Ontario +[2475.92 --> 2477.52] Whether that's at Christmas or summer +[2477.52 --> 2479.50] You better be ready for breakfast with me +[2479.50 --> 2480.10] Yeah? +[2480.58 --> 2480.84] Alright +[2480.84 --> 2481.46] Love you man +[2481.46 --> 2492.50] Thanks guys +[2492.50 --> 2494.04] Levi just have a seat somewhere in the front +[2494.04 --> 2497.52] Next I want to invite Sean +[2497.52 --> 2499.84] Sean where +[2499.84 --> 2500.50] There you are +[2500.50 --> 2501.04] Thank you +[2501.04 --> 2503.04] Sean's going to come up to the front +[2503.04 --> 2504.40] And then after Sean +[2504.40 --> 2505.34] Haley +[2505.34 --> 2506.50] You can just make your way up +[2506.50 --> 2509.58] Thank you +[2524.04 --> 2527.24] There we go +[2527.24 --> 2530.38] My testimony is pretty similar +[2530.38 --> 2531.22] To a lot of people +[2531.22 --> 2533.36] Christian family +[2533.36 --> 2534.08] Church +[2534.08 --> 2534.98] School +[2534.98 --> 2536.04] And now +[2536.04 --> 2537.10] Christian university +[2537.10 --> 2538.52] But +[2538.52 --> 2539.68] I like to +[2539.68 --> 2541.68] Well the one thing I've learned +[2541.68 --> 2542.56] Is that +[2542.56 --> 2544.90] Your faith cannot be forced +[2544.90 --> 2546.74] It's a choice that you make every day +[2546.74 --> 2548.34] Which I think is pretty awesome +[2548.34 --> 2549.88] And +[2549.88 --> 2551.70] It's kind of ironic +[2551.70 --> 2553.44] Because I've had a really +[2553.44 --> 2554.66] Christian life +[2554.66 --> 2555.62] But +[2555.62 --> 2556.70] It seems kind of forced +[2556.70 --> 2557.32] But it's not +[2557.32 --> 2560.00] And I would just like to encourage +[2560.00 --> 2561.60] The younger +[2561.60 --> 2563.04] Members of this church +[2563.04 --> 2564.04] To make your faith your own +[2564.04 --> 2565.36] And to +[2565.36 --> 2568.00] Take initiative in your faith +[2568.00 --> 2569.76] Thank you +[2579.88 --> 2597.40] Hi +[2597.40 --> 2602.22] I'm not as well practiced as Kevin +[2602.22 --> 2603.34] So bear with me +[2603.34 --> 2605.28] I'm Haley +[2605.28 --> 2606.86] I'm Sean's big sister +[2606.86 --> 2608.98] Although lately I've been feeling +[2608.98 --> 2610.22] More like a little one +[2610.22 --> 2612.96] As Sean's sister I've had +[2612.96 --> 2615.08] Thanks Kevin +[2615.08 --> 2618.62] As Sean's sister I've had the joy +[2618.62 --> 2619.88] Of watching Sean grow up +[2619.88 --> 2620.84] And now I'm here +[2620.84 --> 2622.26] At his profession of faith +[2622.26 --> 2623.84] Watching him make the very +[2623.84 --> 2624.90] Grown up decision to +[2624.90 --> 2626.60] Commit himself to loving the Lord +[2626.60 --> 2627.78] For the rest of his life +[2627.78 --> 2628.88] Sean +[2628.88 --> 2631.44] I'm incredibly proud of who you have become +[2631.44 --> 2633.96] Though it really happened in the blink of an eye +[2633.96 --> 2636.94] You've always been the quietest of us kids +[2636.94 --> 2637.98] Thank goodness +[2637.98 --> 2639.30] I don't think mom and dad +[2639.30 --> 2640.50] Could handle another kid +[2640.50 --> 2641.76] That never stops talking +[2641.76 --> 2644.64] But when I am lucky enough +[2644.64 --> 2645.56] To hear your thoughts +[2645.56 --> 2646.74] They are always funny +[2646.74 --> 2647.52] Insightful +[2647.52 --> 2648.30] Or uplifting +[2648.30 --> 2650.26] I pray that as you enter +[2650.26 --> 2651.46] This next phase of life +[2651.46 --> 2653.12] You keep that thoughtfulness +[2653.12 --> 2654.88] And careful way of speaking about you +[2654.88 --> 2657.60] This year you did seem to open up +[2657.60 --> 2659.18] And develop some wonderful friendships +[2659.18 --> 2660.90] With people that encourage your faith +[2660.90 --> 2663.30] You participated in a bible study +[2663.30 --> 2664.40] With your friends at school +[2664.40 --> 2666.12] And decided to attend +[2666.12 --> 2667.70] A Christian university in the fall +[2667.70 --> 2669.26] Even though a lot of your friends +[2669.26 --> 2670.40] Are going other places +[2670.40 --> 2671.92] I have witnessed you +[2671.92 --> 2673.28] Continuously make choices +[2673.28 --> 2674.86] Just as you were talking about +[2674.86 --> 2677.02] That support your relationship with God +[2677.02 --> 2678.08] Both on your own +[2678.08 --> 2679.94] And with the help of others in your life +[2680.18 --> 2682.48] It is clear that your faith is your own +[2682.48 --> 2684.00] And is something that you nurture +[2684.00 --> 2686.92] So before you leave me all alone in BC +[2686.92 --> 2689.42] I want to leave you with an encouragement +[2689.42 --> 2691.90] From Colossians 2 verse 6 to 7 +[2691.90 --> 2693.50] It says +[2693.50 --> 2696.58] So then just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord +[2696.58 --> 2698.44] Continue to live your life in him +[2698.44 --> 2700.08] Rooted and built up in him +[2700.08 --> 2702.18] Strengthened in the faith as you were taught +[2702.18 --> 2704.06] And overflowing with thankfulness +[2704.06 --> 2706.14] Sean I love being your sister +[2706.14 --> 2708.24] And I know what the Lord has in store for you +[2708.24 --> 2708.98] Will be wonderful +[2708.98 --> 2710.72] And I can't wait to watch it happen +[2710.72 --> 2726.72] As mentioned +[2726.72 --> 2728.90] This morning we are celebrating +[2728.90 --> 2730.36] Your profession of faith +[2730.36 --> 2732.66] Profession of faith +[2732.66 --> 2733.72] Marks +[2733.72 --> 2737.20] A step on a journey of God's promise +[2737.20 --> 2738.98] That was spoken to these two +[2738.98 --> 2740.46] At their baptism +[2740.46 --> 2742.62] I want to put a picture on the screen +[2742.62 --> 2748.54] Levi and Sean were baptized together +[2748.54 --> 2750.50] In this church +[2750.50 --> 2753.56] Today they make profession of faith together +[2753.56 --> 2754.88] In this church +[2754.88 --> 2757.30] I want you to see this picture +[2757.30 --> 2759.96] Because I believe it is a testimony of two things +[2759.96 --> 2761.56] First and foremost +[2761.56 --> 2762.94] God's faithfulness +[2762.94 --> 2764.64] At their baptism +[2764.64 --> 2766.92] God made a promise to them +[2766.92 --> 2769.62] And we responded to that promise +[2769.62 --> 2772.64] And we see God continuing +[2772.64 --> 2774.36] To be faithful to his promise +[2774.36 --> 2777.32] As you two now stand here today +[2777.32 --> 2779.08] Additionally +[2779.08 --> 2780.88] The second thing we see +[2780.88 --> 2782.20] Is a church community +[2782.20 --> 2784.00] That has surrounded you +[2784.00 --> 2784.92] And prayed for you +[2784.92 --> 2786.28] We saw evidence of that +[2786.28 --> 2788.12] That's you guys +[2788.12 --> 2789.70] Who back then +[2789.70 --> 2791.72] Promised to pray +[2791.72 --> 2794.20] For these two boys +[2794.20 --> 2796.06] To encourage them +[2796.06 --> 2797.06] And to support them +[2797.06 --> 2799.24] And to love their families +[2799.24 --> 2800.96] And we see the fruit +[2800.96 --> 2802.54] Of that labor in the Lord +[2802.54 --> 2804.64] For we know that our labor in the Lord +[2804.64 --> 2805.52] Is not in vain +[2805.52 --> 2806.26] And today +[2806.26 --> 2807.72] You guys help us +[2807.72 --> 2809.56] See that more clearly +[2809.56 --> 2810.88] And so thank you +[2810.88 --> 2812.14] And congratulations +[2812.14 --> 2814.04] I'm going to invite you up to the front +[2814.04 --> 2816.66] Take a spot here on the stage +[2816.66 --> 2819.56] I'm going to ask you +[2819.56 --> 2821.00] Four questions +[2821.00 --> 2823.82] And then I will ask them all in one shot +[2823.82 --> 2824.90] And then I'll ask you individually +[2824.90 --> 2826.08] What is your answer +[2826.08 --> 2827.32] You can say +[2827.32 --> 2828.20] I do +[2828.20 --> 2829.16] With God's help +[2829.16 --> 2829.84] Or I do +[2829.84 --> 2830.74] God helping me +[2830.74 --> 2832.92] However you choose to answer +[2832.92 --> 2833.78] We'll be fine +[2833.78 --> 2836.24] Kevin's going to pass the microphone to you +[2836.24 --> 2837.12] So that he can say it +[2837.12 --> 2837.80] Into the microphone +[2837.80 --> 2839.10] So that this time +[2839.10 --> 2840.16] You can be heard +[2840.16 --> 2841.60] Did one of you cry at your baptism? +[2843.60 --> 2844.46] Any parents? +[2844.46 --> 2846.00] Not your baby +[2846.00 --> 2846.28] Nope +[2846.28 --> 2849.22] So I did cry? +[2852.68 --> 2854.92] So be louder than you were +[2854.92 --> 2855.72] At your baptism +[2855.72 --> 2856.84] When you say +[2856.84 --> 2857.26] I do +[2857.26 --> 2858.02] With God's help +[2858.02 --> 2860.42] So +[2860.42 --> 2861.06] Questions +[2861.06 --> 2863.10] Do you believe +[2863.10 --> 2864.48] That Jesus Christ +[2864.48 --> 2865.72] Is the Son of God +[2865.72 --> 2867.08] Sent to redeem the world? +[2867.58 --> 2868.18] Do you trust +[2868.18 --> 2868.90] And love +[2868.90 --> 2869.36] Him +[2869.36 --> 2870.16] As the one +[2870.16 --> 2870.96] Who saves you +[2870.96 --> 2871.68] From your sin? +[2872.12 --> 2872.74] And do you +[2872.74 --> 2873.54] With repentance +[2873.54 --> 2874.24] And joy +[2874.24 --> 2875.20] Embrace Him +[2875.20 --> 2876.58] As Lord of your life? +[2877.44 --> 2877.74] Two +[2877.74 --> 2879.10] Do you believe +[2879.10 --> 2879.66] That the Bible +[2879.66 --> 2880.88] Is the word of God +[2880.88 --> 2881.82] Revealing Christ +[2881.82 --> 2882.56] And His redemption +[2882.56 --> 2883.96] And that the confessions +[2883.96 --> 2885.00] Of this church +[2885.00 --> 2886.36] Faithfully reflect +[2886.36 --> 2887.26] This revelation? +[2888.68 --> 2888.88] Three +[2888.88 --> 2890.48] Do you accept +[2890.48 --> 2891.48] The gracious promises +[2891.48 --> 2892.00] Of God +[2892.00 --> 2892.90] Sealed to you +[2892.90 --> 2894.14] In your baptism +[2894.14 --> 2895.22] And do you affirm +[2895.22 --> 2895.94] Your union +[2895.94 --> 2896.68] With Christ +[2896.68 --> 2897.36] And His church +[2897.36 --> 2898.52] Which your baptism +[2898.52 --> 2899.26] Signifies? +[2900.28 --> 2900.84] And then four +[2900.84 --> 2902.24] Do you promise +[2902.24 --> 2903.32] To do all that you can +[2903.32 --> 2903.80] With the help +[2903.80 --> 2904.62] Of the Holy Spirit +[2904.62 --> 2905.32] To strengthen +[2905.32 --> 2905.94] Your love +[2905.94 --> 2906.46] And commitment +[2906.46 --> 2906.98] To Christ +[2906.98 --> 2907.88] By sharing +[2907.88 --> 2908.48] Faithfully +[2908.48 --> 2909.12] In the life +[2909.12 --> 2909.72] Of the church +[2909.72 --> 2910.74] Honoring +[2910.74 --> 2911.28] And submitting +[2911.28 --> 2912.10] To its authority +[2912.10 --> 2912.90] And do you +[2912.90 --> 2913.78] Join with the people +[2913.78 --> 2914.22] Of God +[2914.22 --> 2914.70] In doing +[2914.70 --> 2915.42] The work +[2915.42 --> 2916.04] Of the Lord +[2916.04 --> 2916.96] Everywhere? +[2917.82 --> 2918.04] Levi +[2918.04 --> 2919.18] What is your answer? +[2919.74 --> 2920.08] I do +[2920.08 --> 2920.84] With God's help +[2920.84 --> 2922.62] Sean +[2922.62 --> 2923.66] What is your answer? +[2923.90 --> 2924.24] I do +[2924.24 --> 2925.04] With God's help +[2925.04 --> 2926.14] Amen +[2926.14 --> 2927.54] In the name +[2927.54 --> 2928.14] Of our Lord +[2928.14 --> 2929.10] Jesus Christ +[2929.10 --> 2930.02] I now welcome +[2930.02 --> 2931.26] You to the privileges +[2931.26 --> 2933.18] Of full communion +[2933.18 --> 2934.80] I welcome you +[2934.80 --> 2937.04] To participation +[2937.04 --> 2937.98] In the life +[2937.98 --> 2938.64] Of the church +[2938.64 --> 2939.68] I welcome you +[2939.68 --> 2940.56] To its responsibilities +[2940.56 --> 2942.12] And its joys +[2942.12 --> 2943.70] And its sufferings +[2943.70 --> 2944.94] May the God +[2944.94 --> 2945.48] Of peace +[2945.48 --> 2946.42] Who through the blood +[2946.42 --> 2947.56] Of the eternal covenant +[2947.56 --> 2949.24] Brought back from the dead +[2949.24 --> 2949.96] Our Lord +[2949.96 --> 2950.82] Jesus Christ +[2950.82 --> 2951.86] That great shepherd +[2951.86 --> 2952.52] Of the sheep +[2952.52 --> 2954.30] And may he equip you +[2954.30 --> 2955.50] With everything good +[2955.50 --> 2957.52] For doing his will +[2957.52 --> 2959.44] And may he work in us +[2959.44 --> 2961.02] What is pleasing to him +[2961.02 --> 2962.56] Through Jesus Christ +[2962.56 --> 2964.02] To whom be the glory +[2964.02 --> 2965.64] Forever and ever +[2965.64 --> 2967.14] And all God's people said +[2967.14 --> 2968.46] Amen +[2968.46 --> 2970.46] Congregation +[2970.46 --> 2971.48] As you promised +[2971.48 --> 2972.70] In their baptism +[2972.70 --> 2973.74] You too are going +[2973.74 --> 2974.88] To make a promise now +[2974.88 --> 2975.74] And so I invite you +[2975.74 --> 2976.84] As you are able +[2976.84 --> 2977.72] To stand +[2977.72 --> 2978.96] And I will ask you +[2978.96 --> 2979.52] A question +[2979.52 --> 2980.88] And invite you +[2980.88 --> 2981.50] To respond +[2981.50 --> 2982.50] In the same way +[2982.50 --> 2983.32] Saying +[2983.32 --> 2984.58] We do +[2984.58 --> 2985.82] With God's help +[2985.82 --> 2986.48] That is +[2986.48 --> 2987.28] If in fact +[2987.28 --> 2988.74] You do agree +[2988.74 --> 2989.80] And so promise +[2989.80 --> 2992.26] Do you +[2992.26 --> 2993.72] People of God +[2993.72 --> 2994.94] Promise Levi +[2994.94 --> 2995.86] And Sean +[2995.86 --> 2996.58] Your love +[2996.58 --> 2997.66] Encouragement +[2997.66 --> 2998.98] And prayers +[2998.98 --> 3004.14] You may have a seat +[3004.14 --> 3004.60] Thank you +[3004.60 --> 3007.90] I want to invite +[3007.90 --> 3009.22] Steve Kike +[3009.22 --> 3009.54] Who is +[3009.54 --> 3010.42] One of the +[3010.42 --> 3011.32] Admin elders +[3011.32 --> 3012.06] Here in our church +[3012.06 --> 3013.24] He has a gift +[3013.24 --> 3013.64] For you +[3013.64 --> 3014.34] And a certificate +[3014.34 --> 3015.70] To mark this +[3015.70 --> 3016.34] Occasion +[3016.34 --> 3016.98] Together +[3016.98 --> 3033.70] And then I would +[3033.70 --> 3034.20] Like to invite +[3034.20 --> 3034.80] Pastor Kevin +[3034.80 --> 3035.02] Up +[3035.02 --> 3035.82] One more time +[3035.82 --> 3036.26] He is going +[3036.26 --> 3037.28] To lead us +[3037.28 --> 3037.96] In a prayer +[3037.96 --> 3038.70] He will explain +[3038.70 --> 3039.32] What that will +[3039.32 --> 3040.14] Look like +[3040.14 --> 3041.30] Mike is over here +[3041.30 --> 3045.38] Dave look +[3045.38 --> 3045.90] There we are +[3045.90 --> 3046.56] I come in hot +[3046.56 --> 3047.68] We are going to +[3047.68 --> 3048.42] Move down to the front +[3048.42 --> 3049.28] You boys are going +[3049.28 --> 3049.56] To come +[3049.56 --> 3050.10] Sean and Levi +[3050.10 --> 3050.60] Come stand +[3050.60 --> 3050.94] In the middle +[3050.94 --> 3051.48] And I am going +[3051.48 --> 3051.78] To invite +[3051.78 --> 3052.22] Friends +[3052.22 --> 3052.66] Family +[3052.66 --> 3053.50] Council members +[3053.50 --> 3054.74] Youth leaders +[3054.74 --> 3056.48] Anyone who wants +[3056.48 --> 3056.96] To come and lay +[3056.96 --> 3057.72] Hands on these +[3057.72 --> 3058.02] Two +[3058.02 --> 3058.48] We are going to +[3058.48 --> 3059.26] Pray over them +[3059.26 --> 3060.42] As we go +[3060.42 --> 3060.78] From this place +[3060.78 --> 3061.08] So you can +[3061.08 --> 3061.44] Make your way +[3061.44 --> 3062.04] Up right now +[3062.04 --> 3063.00] Don't delay +[3063.00 --> 3063.66] Come today +[3063.66 --> 3065.12] And then +[3065.12 --> 3065.44] You two +[3065.44 --> 3065.76] Come stand +[3065.76 --> 3066.26] Forward a little +[3066.26 --> 3066.48] Bit +[3066.48 --> 3071.42] There you go +[3071.42 --> 3093.20] Wonderful +[3093.20 --> 3094.10] Let's bow our heads +[3094.10 --> 3094.70] As a community +[3094.70 --> 3095.86] Father God +[3095.86 --> 3096.42] God we are so +[3096.42 --> 3097.22] Grateful for this +[3097.22 --> 3097.48] Day +[3097.48 --> 3098.36] We thank you +[3098.36 --> 3098.94] So much for +[3098.94 --> 3099.74] Sean and for +[3099.74 --> 3100.58] Levi and for +[3100.58 --> 3101.14] The promises +[3101.14 --> 3101.68] That they have +[3101.68 --> 3102.60] Made and for +[3102.60 --> 3103.16] The faith that +[3103.16 --> 3104.48] They have professed +[3104.48 --> 3104.92] In front of +[3104.92 --> 3105.74] Everyone here +[3105.74 --> 3107.16] God we thank you +[3107.16 --> 3107.62] For these two +[3107.62 --> 3108.08] Young men +[3108.08 --> 3109.00] For the way +[3109.00 --> 3109.44] You've worked +[3109.44 --> 3110.06] In their hearts +[3110.06 --> 3110.60] For the way +[3110.60 --> 3111.76] You have guided +[3111.76 --> 3113.54] Them for the +[3113.54 --> 3114.22] People you have +[3114.22 --> 3114.76] Put in their +[3114.76 --> 3115.68] Lives from +[3115.68 --> 3117.10] Baptism until +[3117.10 --> 3118.82] Now and God +[3118.82 --> 3119.52] We pray for +[3119.52 --> 3120.16] Them now as +[3120.16 --> 3120.68] They both head +[3120.68 --> 3121.32] Off to school +[3121.32 --> 3122.54] As they continue +[3122.54 --> 3123.14] On with their +[3123.14 --> 3124.72] Life now knowing +[3124.72 --> 3125.44] That you are +[3125.44 --> 3125.84] God +[3125.86 --> 3127.34] Lord may your +[3127.34 --> 3127.94] Spirit fill +[3127.94 --> 3128.52] Their hearts +[3128.52 --> 3129.04] May they be +[3129.04 --> 3129.86] Your ambassadors +[3129.86 --> 3130.76] In the places +[3130.76 --> 3131.38] That you have +[3131.38 --> 3132.16] Drawn them to +[3132.16 --> 3132.86] And may they +[3132.86 --> 3133.38] Continue to +[3133.38 --> 3134.06] Serve you +[3134.06 --> 3135.30] And trust you +[3135.30 --> 3136.40] In all that +[3136.40 --> 3136.80] They do +[3136.80 --> 3138.24] We ask God +[3138.24 --> 3138.76] That you continue +[3138.76 --> 3139.16] To be a +[3139.16 --> 3139.88] Faithful presence +[3139.88 --> 3140.88] In their lives +[3140.88 --> 3142.20] And God +[3142.20 --> 3143.10] Encourage us +[3143.10 --> 3144.02] As this church +[3144.02 --> 3144.56] To continue +[3144.56 --> 3145.26] To pray for +[3145.26 --> 3145.48] Them +[3145.48 --> 3146.38] Love them +[3146.38 --> 3146.94] And encourage +[3146.94 --> 3147.26] Them +[3147.26 --> 3149.50] As they continue +[3149.50 --> 3150.38] On serving you +[3150.38 --> 3150.90] In this world +[3150.90 --> 3152.10] We thank you +[3152.10 --> 3152.38] For them +[3152.38 --> 3152.70] Both +[3152.70 --> 3153.82] Continue to +[3153.82 --> 3154.42] Walk alongside +[3154.42 --> 3154.74] Them +[3154.74 --> 3155.24] And we pray +[3155.24 --> 3155.90] All of this +[3155.90 --> 3156.68] In your +[3156.68 --> 3157.30] Son's precious +[3157.30 --> 3157.86] And holy +[3157.86 --> 3158.18] Name +[3158.18 --> 3159.12] Amen +[3159.12 --> 3171.22] You're doing +[3171.22 --> 3171.60] The offering +[3171.60 --> 3171.88] Enough +[3171.88 --> 3172.34] All right +[3172.34 --> 3181.72] Good morning +[3181.72 --> 3182.42] My name is +[3182.42 --> 3182.76] Mike +[3182.76 --> 3183.52] And I serve +[3183.52 --> 3184.00] As a deacon +[3184.00 --> 3184.38] Here in the +[3184.38 --> 3184.64] Church +[3184.64 --> 3185.90] And we're +[3185.90 --> 3186.06] Going to +[3186.06 --> 3186.42] Take some +[3186.42 --> 3186.78] Time now +[3186.78 --> 3187.16] To give +[3187.16 --> 3187.76] Of our +[3187.76 --> 3188.92] Financial gifts +[3188.92 --> 3189.92] And this +[3189.92 --> 3190.38] Morning's +[3190.38 --> 3190.90] Offering is +[3190.90 --> 3191.42] For the +[3191.42 --> 3192.02] Deaconal +[3192.02 --> 3192.54] Ministries +[3192.54 --> 3193.38] Of Canada +[3193.38 --> 3194.62] And in +[3194.62 --> 3195.26] My personal +[3195.26 --> 3195.60] Opinion +[3195.60 --> 3195.92] I think +[3195.92 --> 3196.46] It's an +[3196.46 --> 3196.94] Organization +[3196.94 --> 3197.80] That punches +[3197.80 --> 3198.22] Well above +[3198.22 --> 3198.60] Its weight +[3198.60 --> 3199.30] And is an +[3199.30 --> 3199.64] Organization +[3199.64 --> 3200.28] That this +[3200.28 --> 3200.82] Church +[3200.82 --> 3201.22] Actually has +[3201.22 --> 3201.52] A lot of +[3201.52 --> 3201.84] Personal +[3201.84 --> 3202.46] Experience +[3202.46 --> 3202.82] With +[3202.82 --> 3203.52] It is +[3203.52 --> 3203.98] An official +[3203.98 --> 3204.70] Agency +[3204.70 --> 3205.08] Partner +[3205.08 --> 3205.52] Of the +[3205.52 --> 3205.94] CRC +[3205.94 --> 3206.44] Church +[3206.44 --> 3207.36] And they +[3207.36 --> 3208.22] Work to +[3208.22 --> 3209.14] Help inspire +[3209.14 --> 3209.76] Empower +[3209.76 --> 3210.34] And encourage +[3210.34 --> 3210.84] And equip +[3210.84 --> 3211.64] Deacons +[3211.64 --> 3212.12] Across +[3212.12 --> 3212.62] Canada +[3212.62 --> 3213.84] In +[3213.84 --> 3214.82] All of +[3214.82 --> 3215.04] Our +[3215.04 --> 3215.60] Churches +[3215.60 --> 3215.96] Work +[3215.96 --> 3216.52] In the +[3216.52 --> 3216.82] Community +[3216.82 --> 3217.72] So they +[3217.72 --> 3217.98] Do a +[3217.98 --> 3218.30] Lot of +[3218.30 --> 3219.20] Training +[3219.20 --> 3219.52] They have +[3219.52 --> 3219.66] A lot +[3219.66 --> 3220.00] Of online +[3220.00 --> 3220.50] Resources +[3220.50 --> 3221.32] They help +[3221.32 --> 3221.76] Equip +[3221.76 --> 3223.04] Normal people +[3223.04 --> 3223.74] Like myself +[3223.74 --> 3224.98] To learn +[3224.98 --> 3225.98] And grow +[3225.98 --> 3226.48] In the role +[3226.48 --> 3226.82] As being +[3226.82 --> 3227.20] A deacon +[3227.20 --> 3228.08] And helping +[3228.08 --> 3228.56] Our churches +[3228.56 --> 3230.18] Find new +[3230.18 --> 3230.62] And awesome +[3230.62 --> 3231.06] And creative +[3231.06 --> 3231.38] Ways +[3231.38 --> 3232.20] Under the +[3232.20 --> 3232.62] Holy Spirit's +[3232.62 --> 3233.00] Guidance +[3233.00 --> 3233.98] To reach +[3233.98 --> 3234.46] Our neighbors +[3234.46 --> 3235.66] So thank +[3235.66 --> 3235.96] You for +[3235.96 --> 3236.22] Giving +[3236.22 --> 3236.88] This morning +[3236.88 --> 3238.62] And yeah +[3238.62 --> 3239.26] Let me just +[3239.26 --> 3239.68] Pray quickly +[3239.68 --> 3240.16] For the +[3240.16 --> 3240.50] Diacono +[3240.50 --> 3240.88] Ministries +[3240.88 --> 3241.38] Of Canada +[3241.38 --> 3243.48] Heavenly Father +[3243.48 --> 3243.84] We thank +[3243.84 --> 3244.08] You for +[3244.08 --> 3244.68] The DMC +[3244.68 --> 3245.10] We thank +[3245.10 --> 3245.40] You for +[3245.40 --> 3245.60] What they +[3245.60 --> 3245.88] Have meant +[3245.88 --> 3246.20] To this +[3246.20 --> 3246.54] Church +[3246.54 --> 3247.26] And we +[3247.26 --> 3247.74] Just pray +[3247.74 --> 3248.08] That you +[3248.08 --> 3248.52] Would honor +[3248.52 --> 3249.38] And bless +[3249.38 --> 3249.70] The gifts +[3249.70 --> 3250.28] We are able +[3250.28 --> 3250.62] To give +[3250.62 --> 3250.94] To them +[3250.94 --> 3251.26] Today +[3251.26 --> 3252.36] In your name +[3252.36 --> 3252.64] Amen +[3252.64 --> 3277.74] Today I choose +[3277.74 --> 3278.52] , Ngul +[3278.52 --> 3281.76] What are you +[3281.76 --> 3297.56] I choose +[3297.56 --> 3306.12] And if today can choose our own you +[3306.12 --> 3315.44] As we invite us, we will serve you +[3315.44 --> 3325.42] As we invite us, we will spend our lives on you today +[3327.56 --> 3348.12] Today I choose to follow you +[3348.12 --> 3356.88] Today I choose to give my yes to you +[3356.88 --> 3364.88] Today I choose to hear your voice and live +[3364.88 --> 3372.88] Today I choose to follow you +[3372.88 --> 3380.88] As for me and my house, we will serve you +[3380.88 --> 3390.88] As for me and my house, we will spend our lives on you +[3390.88 --> 3400.88] As for me and my house, we will spend our lives on you +[3400.88 --> 3408.88] As for me and my house, we will spend our lives on you +[3408.88 --> 3420.38] Wonderful Counselor, everlasting Father +[3420.38 --> 3450.38] +[3450.38 --> 3452.38] Today I choose to follow you +[3452.38 --> 3454.38] Today I choose to follow you +[3454.38 --> 3460.38] Today I choose to give my yes to you +[3460.38 --> 3462.38] Today I choose to hear your voice and live +[3462.38 --> 3472.38] Today I choose to hear your voice and live +[3472.38 --> 3478.38] Today I choose to follow you +[3478.38 --> 3490.38] Today I choose to follow you +[3490.38 --> 3498.38] At this time I would love to have all the kids age 3 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Excellent. Come on right up. Okay, so we're going to say a +[3522.06 --> 3526.46] blessing. So we're going to say, the Lord be with you, and then we're going to ask the church to say, +[3526.64 --> 3532.24] and also with you. So I'm going to invite you, church, stand up, and then we will all say together. +[3532.24 --> 3540.04] Hold your hands up. Ready? The Lord be with you. Excellent. Have fun. +[3541.38 --> 3541.64] Amen. +[3571.38 --> 3575.72] My name is John. I'm one of the elders in the church here, and I'd like to lead you in our +[3575.72 --> 3584.20] congregational prayer. Oh, Lord God, creator of the world, creator of the universe, Lord, we give you +[3584.20 --> 3591.82] the honor and praise and glory that is due your name. You are the one who set this whole world in +[3591.82 --> 3600.04] place, and put us on this world. You put us on this world to serve you, to give you the honor that is +[3600.04 --> 3608.62] due your name. Lord, we come before you as broken people, people who are sinful, who do not deserve +[3608.62 --> 3616.12] to be here. But Lord, you have given us your grace, your peace, that you have given us the opportunity +[3616.12 --> 3624.20] to worship you. You've put that into our hearts. Lord, that we can truly be thankful for the many +[3624.20 --> 3630.74] blessings you have given to us as believers. Lord, we're thankful for the professional faith +[3630.74 --> 3637.64] that we could see from Levi and Sean this morning. Lord, a continued sign of your blessing for the new +[3637.64 --> 3645.50] members in our congregation. Lord, may you bless us as we live our lives each day, that we may be a +[3645.50 --> 3654.42] blessing to those in the community around us. Lord, we have many needs in our congregation. Lord, +[3654.46 --> 3661.44] we have programs that are starting up again in the fall with many positions to be filled. Lord, +[3661.52 --> 3668.82] we ask a blessing on each person whose heart is opened up to be able to serve, or whether that be in +[3668.82 --> 3676.50] in council, in council, leading children's worship time, teaching gems and cadets, coffee break, other +[3676.50 --> 3684.24] ministries. Lord, these are outpourings of our heart for our love for you, and we pray that you may be able +[3684.24 --> 3692.04] to fill those positions, that we may be a blessing to others. Lord, many in our congregation have +[3692.04 --> 3697.82] sufferings and difficulties that are dealing with. Lord, whether they be present members or former, +[3697.82 --> 3703.56] we think of Amy Cron and the fact that she is dealing with cancer. We pray that you may bless her +[3703.56 --> 3709.26] as she is home dealing with new treatment, that that may be effective for healing for her. We pray for +[3709.26 --> 3715.00] John Kuypers, too, and the change of medication that he has had and difficulties dealing with that. +[3715.00 --> 3723.54] Pray for a blessing for him that his pain may be able to reduce. We're thankful that Amy Bongers could +[3723.54 --> 3732.34] have successful eye surgery, that she can see well again. Lord, we're thankful for Warren and Melanie +[3732.34 --> 3738.06] Verhoof, members who have been coming to our church more recently. They were blessed with a baby girl, +[3738.06 --> 3744.40] Georgia, a week ago. We pray a blessing for that family as they welcome that new one into their lives. +[3745.00 --> 3756.18] Lord, our world is continuing to be beset by natural disasters. There's many that we see flooding +[3756.18 --> 3763.16] in areas that receive too much rain and areas like our part of the country where we have not have +[3763.16 --> 3771.18] enough rain and we see lots of fires, loss of homes and properties. Lord, we pray that your peace may be +[3771.18 --> 3784.18] with those who come with those difficulties and have to rebuild their lives. Lord, we pray for comfort for those who have lost loved ones in fires and disasters. +[3784.18 --> 3798.18] Lord, we pray for those families that have either marriage or family difficulties, relationship issues that are not going well. We pray that your peace may work in each one of these persons' lives. +[3798.18 --> 3813.18] names that we will not put up here, but people who know who they are. That we as a congregation may be able to surround these families, these individuals and bless them with support. +[3813.18 --> 3815.18] Lord, we pray for the outreach that we may be able to give to our community. Lord, whether that's in food bank issues, we pray for Pastor Chris and Josh and Kevin as they work with Trinity Western having an outreach program next week for new people coming to the Christian University. +[3815.18 --> 3845.16] there. We may bless the +[3845.16 --> 3847.16] efforts of the efforts of the Christian University. +[3847.16 --> 3863.16] efforts of these three to introduce Christianity to the higher education world. We may be able to reach out to those members as well. We pray for those students who are going to college or some far away. We pray for a blessing for them as they take on this new stage in their lives. +[3863.16 --> 3865.16] Lord, we ask a blessing on Josh as he is preaching for those of us. +[3865.16 --> 3877.16] Lord, we ask a blessing on Josh as he preaches your word this morning. As he is preaching on heroes of faith that we may be blessed with the words that you are speaking through him. +[3877.16 --> 3891.16] Lord, guide and lead us as we go into this new week. You may give us strength and conviction and purpose as we reach out to those in our neighborhood, those who we work with. +[3891.16 --> 3895.16] That we may shine your light on those around us. +[3895.16 --> 3901.16] Lord, we ask this not because we are worthy but in the name of your son Jesus Christ who died on the cross for us. +[3901.16 --> 3905.16] This we ask in your name alone. Amen. +[3905.16 --> 3919.16] Hello. Okay. +[3919.16 --> 3925.16] So, to start, we are going to do a bit of Bible trivia. +[3925.16 --> 3929.16] Because I like Bible trivia but also it is important for the sermon. +[3929.16 --> 3935.16] So, who, there are only two people who have never died. Who are they? +[3935.16 --> 3938.16] Enoch? +[3938.16 --> 3940.16] Elijah? +[3940.16 --> 3943.16] Elijah? There we go. Okay. Those are the correct answers. +[3943.16 --> 3945.16] Awesome. Okay. +[3945.16 --> 3950.16] Over the past few months, we have been preaching on the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11. +[3950.16 --> 3954.16] We have been talking about figures like Moses, Noah, Joseph. +[3954.16 --> 3962.16] And all these people are provided copious amounts of stories that we can read and see their life of faith, what they did, how they lived. +[3962.16 --> 3967.16] And we get to emulate them in how they approached God. +[3967.16 --> 3971.16] However, today, we are preaching on Enoch. +[3971.16 --> 3975.16] And Enoch has a total of nine verses in the whole Bible. +[3975.16 --> 3978.16] And half of them aren't even about his actual life. +[3978.16 --> 3981.16] Only one of them tells us about his faith. +[3981.16 --> 3983.16] And yet, it's included in Hebrews 11. +[3983.16 --> 3987.16] The passage today is Hebrews 11, 5 to 6. +[3987.16 --> 3990.16] And today, we're getting Lyndon Verkike to read the passage. +[3990.16 --> 3992.16] Lyndon, do you want to come up? +[3992.16 --> 3997.16] While he's coming up, get your Bibles open and follow along. +[3997.16 --> 3998.16] Perfect. +[3998.16 --> 4010.16] Hebrews 11, 5 and 6. +[4010.16 --> 4015.16] By faith, Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death. +[4015.16 --> 4018.16] He could not be found because God had taken him away. +[4018.16 --> 4022.16] For before he was commended as one who pleased God. +[4022.16 --> 4025.16] And without faith, it is impossible to please God. +[4025.16 --> 4034.16] Because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. +[4034.16 --> 4035.16] Perfect. +[4035.16 --> 4037.16] Thanks, Lyndon. +[4037.16 --> 4038.16] Okay. +[4038.16 --> 4047.16] As read above by Lyndon, the key of Enoch's avoidance of death was that he walked with God. +[4047.16 --> 4052.16] And to walk with God, you must seek him and believe that he exists. +[4052.16 --> 4058.16] Enoch walked with his God, as the passage says, and was commended as one who pleased him as a result. +[4058.16 --> 4066.16] And this is the point we have to get from Enoch's story that the author of Hebrews is trying to present. +[4066.16 --> 4071.16] Without faith, it is impossible to please God. +[4071.16 --> 4075.16] Without faith, it's impossible to please God. +[4075.16 --> 4078.16] But how does he walk faithfully with God? +[4078.16 --> 4085.16] Well, in his actual story in Genesis 5, 21 to 24, it tells us a little bit of his story. +[4085.16 --> 4086.16] Let me read it. +[4086.16 --> 4091.16] When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. +[4091.16 --> 4099.16] After he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked faithfully with God for 300 years and had other sons and daughters. +[4099.16 --> 4102.16] Altogether, Enoch lived 365 years. +[4102.16 --> 4104.16] Enoch walked faithfully with God. +[4104.16 --> 4107.16] Then he was no more because God took him away. +[4107.16 --> 4115.16] So, from this one passage we have about Enoch, all we learn was that he walked faithfully with God. +[4115.16 --> 4120.16] There's no reason that he was particularly faithful, just that he was. +[4120.16 --> 4126.16] There isn't anything about Enoch's life or what he did, just that he was faithful. +[4126.16 --> 4133.16] That this always used to leave me wondering what he did, who he was. +[4133.16 --> 4145.16] But in the writing, in writing this, I realized that of all the people in the Hebrew passage, he has the best descriptor other than Christ, of course. +[4145.16 --> 4152.16] It doesn't list all his achievements or possessions, all the great miracles he performed, or the great speeches he gave. +[4152.16 --> 4154.16] It doesn't tell you how good of a man he was. +[4154.16 --> 4159.16] The only thing it gives us is that he walked faithfully with God. +[4159.16 --> 4162.16] And I think that's the best way to be remembered. +[4162.16 --> 4174.16] You know, when I die, which eventually will happen, I hope that I lived the kind of life that on my tombstone, it says, he walked faithfully with God. +[4174.16 --> 4182.16] However, because of this lack of info we have to work with, Enoch as a historical figure is mysterious and interesting. +[4182.16 --> 4189.16] Now, before we get into much, I want to warn you all, we are going to go all over the place in this sermon. +[4189.16 --> 4192.16] And it's going to seem haphazard and confusing at times. +[4192.16 --> 4196.16] But I promise you, this will all connect and there will be a payoff. +[4196.16 --> 4201.16] We just can't avoid going to the places we will go because of Enoch's mysteriousness. +[4201.16 --> 4203.16] So really blame Enoch, not me. +[4203.16 --> 4205.16] He did this to us. +[4205.16 --> 4211.16] That being said, our first step on this journey is the Book of Enoch. +[4211.16 --> 4219.16] The books of Enoch, like some other texts and ancient writings, look like the Bible. +[4219.16 --> 4222.16] They're written in the same styles, but they're not. +[4222.16 --> 4232.16] They were made to mimic the styles of the writings and attributed to people that lived in the Bible, but way after those people had already died. +[4232.16 --> 4242.16] So most of them were written in between 400 BC and 0 BC, the period between the last writing of the Old Testament and the beginning of Christ's life. +[4242.16 --> 4249.16] But Enoch would have been 4,000 years before all this, and they attribute it to him. +[4249.16 --> 4257.16] And so those writings, those groups of books that look like the Bible are called the Apocrypha and the Pseudopigrapha. +[4257.16 --> 4259.16] First Enoch is in the Apocrypha. +[4259.16 --> 4262.16] Enoch 2 to 5 is in the Pseudopigrapha. +[4262.16 --> 4273.16] Now, some denominations consider them to be important, but no Christian church considers them to be inspired scripture. +[4273.16 --> 4277.16] No church considers them to be fully biblical. +[4277.16 --> 4282.16] Our Belgic Confession, section 6a, says this about the collection of writings. +[4282.16 --> 4288.16] All of which the church may read and take instruction from, so far as they agree with the canonical books. +[4288.16 --> 4300.16] But they are far from having such power and efficacy as that they may, as that we may from their testimony confirm any point of faith or the Christian religion. +[4300.16 --> 4305.16] Much less detract from the authority of the other sacred books. +[4305.16 --> 4307.16] In no way are these writings considered scripture. +[4307.16 --> 4314.16] And in most ways, Christians should not seek them out to help us with our walk with Christ and our discipleship and spiritual formation. +[4314.16 --> 4322.16] But they can be useful in the study of scripture as it helps us understand the life and times of the people we read about in scripture. +[4322.16 --> 4325.16] And if they agree with scripture, it's good. +[4325.16 --> 4330.16] And if they agree with scripture, it's because they were inspired by the portions of scripture already written. +[4330.16 --> 4340.16] So, essentially these books are just fan fiction that helps students of theology and history to see what the people were like at the time and to understand them and the world. +[4340.16 --> 4347.16] Regardless, the writings attributed to Enoch are not considered inspired scripture. +[4347.16 --> 4353.16] Breathed out by the Holy Spirit for the use of exhortation, teaching, or rebuking. +[4353.16 --> 4355.16] Well, at least not most of it. +[4355.16 --> 4359.16] You see, interestingly, Jude quotes part of 1 Enoch. +[4359.16 --> 4364.16] So, meaning that that piece of Enoch that he quotes is now inspired. +[4364.16 --> 4365.16] It's now biblical. +[4365.16 --> 4372.16] And it's the only other passage about Enoch that we get in the Bible that we learn anything about Enoch. +[4372.16 --> 4374.16] And that part never happened. +[4374.16 --> 4377.16] Because it wasn't written by him. +[4377.16 --> 4378.16] It isn't real. +[4378.16 --> 4379.16] It's not historical. +[4379.16 --> 4381.16] But we'll get to Jude later. +[4381.16 --> 4382.16] I need to describe it first. +[4382.16 --> 4392.16] The book of Enoch describes the events of Genesis 6 where the sons of God who come down and have children with women in which give birth to the infamous Nephilim. +[4392.16 --> 4393.16] I think a picture. +[4393.16 --> 4394.16] Ooh, it's a bit dark. +[4394.16 --> 4395.16] Okay. +[4395.16 --> 4396.16] So, that's a picture of David fighting Goliath. +[4396.16 --> 4399.16] Goliath is a descendant of the Nephilim. +[4399.16 --> 4408.16] The Nephilim were angel-human hybrids, 16-foot-tall giants who were great warriors who committed horribly evil actions. +[4408.16 --> 4414.16] The book describes the angels who do this by name, the book of Enoch, and about God's judgment of those angels. +[4414.16 --> 4419.16] Now, before we continue, I just want to acknowledge what everyone's thinking right now. +[4419.16 --> 4421.16] What I just said is weird. +[4421.16 --> 4422.16] Crazy, even. +[4422.16 --> 4425.16] The idea of a human angel child is weird. +[4425.16 --> 4429.16] And every time we read about the Nephilim in Genesis 6, our minds just kind of go blank. +[4429.16 --> 4433.16] And every time we read the Noah story, we don't know what to do with the story. +[4433.16 --> 4441.16] Because when we look at the world around us and our scientific worldview, we see the story about angels having children with humans. +[4441.16 --> 4444.16] And it just, it doesn't match what we see in the world. +[4444.16 --> 4449.16] Everything we know about history and science is telling us something that this simply isn't true. +[4449.16 --> 4454.16] So, let's read Genesis 6, the biblical account of the same story in Enoch. +[4454.16 --> 4456.16] Genesis 6, 1-5 says, +[4456.16 --> 4462.16] When human beings began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were born to them, +[4462.16 --> 4467.16] the sons of God saw that the daughters of humans were beautiful, and they married any of them that they chose. +[4467.16 --> 4469.16] Then the Lord said, +[4469.16 --> 4498.16] Now, this is similar to what happens in the book of Enoch. +[4498.16 --> 4501.16] But we need to look at three things first. +[4501.16 --> 4508.16] The first is that the word for human in the phrase daughters of humans is the word men in Old English. +[4508.16 --> 4515.16] And in Hebrew, the word man or men can be used to describe all humans or just men. +[4515.16 --> 4521.16] The second thing is that the word Nephilim translates as fallen ones or giants. +[4521.16 --> 4526.16] And when used, the word giant can also describe somebody who is great. +[4526.16 --> 4529.16] He's a giant of a man or a giant in his industry. +[4529.16 --> 4541.16] The Nephilim in the passage are described as heroes of old, men of great renown, highlighting the emphasis on men of renown, not giants or human monster angel thing. +[4541.16 --> 4550.16] The third thing is that the term sons of God was used as a term to mean king by all the nations in the Middle East at the time. +[4550.16 --> 4553.16] Most notably, King David was referred to as a son of God. +[4553.16 --> 4568.16] So with all three things in mind, all together, we find that the story in Genesis might just be talking about evil kings of the earth having children that become historically renowned heroes who are sinful and evil. +[4568.16 --> 4572.16] People who have no regard for God and what he wants. +[4572.16 --> 4574.16] People who rule and live by their desires. +[4574.16 --> 4581.16] They don't seek to live in community, but rather to use violence and to abuse the power and responsibility invested in them. +[4581.16 --> 4585.16] To live by what is right in their own eyes and not what is good in God's eyes. +[4585.16 --> 4591.16] And when people live in that way, what's right in their own eyes, we see the kinds of behaviors they live out. +[4591.16 --> 4593.16] They falter people for personal gain. +[4593.16 --> 4595.16] They degrade the people around them. +[4595.16 --> 4600.16] They make them feel small so that they can point out the flaws in others to make themselves feel great. +[4600.16 --> 4617.16] Jude quotes the book of Enoch about this apocryphal prophecy handed to Enoch about a future day of judgment in which all the sin and the defilement that these corrupt angels brought would be judged and their descendants would be destroyed. +[4617.16 --> 4620.16] Jude verse 14 to 16 says this. +[4620.16 --> 4624.16] Enoch, the seventh from Adam prophesied about them. +[4624.16 --> 4633.16] See, the Lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of His holy ones to judge everyone and to convict all of them of the ungodly acts they have committed in their ungodliness. +[4633.16 --> 4641.16] And of all the defiant words ungodly sinners have spoken against Him, these people are grumblers and fault finders. +[4641.16 --> 4646.26] faultfinders. They follow their own evil desires. They boast about themselves and flatter others +[4646.26 --> 4654.16] for their own advantage. Now to wrap everything we've covered, put it all together. In Genesis +[4654.16 --> 4660.86] 5 to 6, Enoch is a person who lived during the time of the Nephilim. In the apocryphal book, +[4661.32 --> 4666.46] First Enoch, Enoch is a bringer of a prophecy about a future judgment where God will judge +[4666.46 --> 4673.94] those Nephilim and fallen angels for their ungodliness. Jude takes that prophecy that isn't +[4673.94 --> 4681.38] real about the Nephilim and links it to the ungodly people in his time and in ours and tells us that +[4681.38 --> 4688.46] that judgment that the one this fake Enoch is telling us about is about Christ at the end of +[4688.46 --> 4696.44] times, the judgment we're waiting for. He was talking about the corruption and the evil people +[4696.44 --> 4702.70] who were amongst him and us. These people do not have the Holy Spirit, people who are in the church +[4702.70 --> 4708.92] community but not justified by Christ, people who are living a superficial Christian life and talking +[4708.92 --> 4716.18] about Jesus, but they do not live a repentant life. They are goats in sheep's clothing. They are +[4716.18 --> 4722.48] ungodly, as Enoch says and Jude quotes. Jude goes on to write more about this in a few verses later. +[4722.48 --> 4727.02] He gives a contrast between the ungodly and the godly. This is what he says, +[4727.94 --> 4733.44] But you, dear friends, you, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy +[4733.44 --> 4738.32] Spirit, keep yourselves in God's love as you wait for the mercy of the Lord Jesus Christ +[4738.32 --> 4745.40] to bring you to eternal life. Jude is telling us that what separates us and the ungodly +[4745.40 --> 4754.50] is Christ. And we pray in the Holy Spirit. We are justified in being sanctified. We still sin. +[4755.30 --> 4760.92] We still find faults in others. We still grumble. We still sin with all the fashions and the varieties +[4760.92 --> 4768.62] of the time. But when we sin, we go to Christ. We pray and we speak to him and know that he, what he desires. +[4768.62 --> 4775.62] And when we do these things, we repent. And when we love him who first loved us, we stay in that love +[4775.62 --> 4783.16] because that's where his mercy is found. But all of this hinges on one thing. Faith. +[4785.70 --> 4792.38] Jude charges the church and us in the face of corruption and sin to seek and dive into faith. +[4793.10 --> 4798.60] Seek God with all your heart. Pray and talk with him. The ungodly do not have God and do not know +[4798.60 --> 4805.60] God. But we have had the undeserving and merciful chance to know him and worship him and love him +[4805.60 --> 4812.66] and be loved by him. But all of this is because of faith. Faith is how we come to know and trust in +[4812.66 --> 4818.84] him. And just like the author of Hebrews said about Enoch, faith is the only way to please God. +[4820.74 --> 4827.54] Jude and the author of Hebrews are both drawing upon Enoch and his story to present to the church this +[4827.54 --> 4834.54] aspect of reality. Faith is the only way to please God. And that faith leads to eternal life. +[4835.54 --> 4840.64] Now, faith here doesn't mean just mentally acknowledging God exists, though that is part +[4840.64 --> 4846.74] of it as said in Hebrews. The faith that pleases God is a faith of repentance, a faith that leads to +[4846.74 --> 4852.68] obedience. A faith spoken of here is a faith where the fruit of good actions and love for others and God +[4852.68 --> 4858.64] are visible. A faith that pleases God is a faith that changes how we behave and look at the world. +[4859.42 --> 4865.04] A faith that leads to eternal life is a faith that works. A faith that causes us to act out of faith +[4865.04 --> 4874.46] that shows us it's what shows to be true faith. But that faith is a gift given to us out of grace. +[4874.46 --> 4881.44] Ephesians 2, 8-9 says, for by grace you have been saved through faith. For this is not your doing, +[4881.68 --> 4887.16] it is a gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. +[4888.92 --> 4895.80] Everything from predestination to final glorification is God's job. That's what he did to bring us to the +[4895.80 --> 4902.28] point of being able to believe. That's what he means by, in Ephesians, that it's not your own doing, +[4902.28 --> 4910.10] that it's a gift. The Holy Spirit regenerated our dead hearts and minds by grace alone, allowing us +[4910.10 --> 4915.58] to be able to believe, allowing us to have faith in the Christ that has saved us. +[4917.42 --> 4924.08] The very same faith is what allows for justification and sanctification and glorification to come about. +[4924.44 --> 4929.76] It's through faith that the aspects of Christ, his righteousness, and his image can take hold on us. +[4929.76 --> 4936.56] But this faith is not something achieved or did. There is no boasting in our faith, as Ephesians says. +[4937.36 --> 4943.92] The faith is a gift, and we use it. By believing, as I said, in Christ's image starts to take hold of you. +[4944.40 --> 4947.22] And if your faith is real, that image starts to act out in us. +[4948.36 --> 4950.92] And we start to image Christ in our lives and in our actions. +[4951.48 --> 4953.96] We start to do the things that Christ did in his life. +[4953.96 --> 4961.36] And these other people, the Hebrews 11 passages, all these heroes of faith, we start to act like them. +[4962.12 --> 4965.40] We start to do works out of faith in Christ. +[4965.94 --> 4969.12] These works don't save us or even make us a better person. +[4970.20 --> 4972.28] Because again, it was a gift. +[4974.42 --> 4975.52] But what about Enoch? +[4975.52 --> 4979.90] Enoch, he was born 4,000 years before Jesus. +[4981.16 --> 4982.82] He was even born before Abraham. +[4983.68 --> 4985.76] Enoch is seventh from Adam. +[4986.20 --> 4988.72] There were only six generations of people before him. +[4990.88 --> 4993.34] Could Enoch have walked faithfully with Jesus? +[4993.68 --> 4996.84] Known him to walk with God faithfully? +[4996.96 --> 4997.78] How could he have done that? +[4997.78 --> 5006.02] Well, Enoch, being so close to the fall of mankind, would have known from his family what God had said to Adam and Eve. +[5007.14 --> 5016.54] Actually, funny enough, if you do the math, Adam, in Genesis 5, if you go to the genealogy in Genesis 5, Genesis 6, from Adam to Noah, +[5017.28 --> 5021.80] you'll read that Adam would have been 622 years old when Enoch was born. +[5022.60 --> 5025.12] And Adam died at the age of 930. +[5025.12 --> 5032.00] Enoch could have had direct access to the source from the one who brought sin into the world. +[5032.96 --> 5037.34] Enoch would have known about the fall and the curses placed on the serpent and Adam and Eve. +[5038.26 --> 5043.22] From one of the people who was there, Enoch would have known what God said to the serpent, +[5043.60 --> 5047.36] the one who introduced all this mess to humanity on that fateful day. +[5048.08 --> 5052.72] Enoch would have known this curse God spoke to the serpent in Genesis 3.15. +[5052.72 --> 5059.48] And I will put enmity between you and the woman, between your offspring and hers. +[5060.00 --> 5063.54] He will crush your head and you will strike his heel. +[5065.30 --> 5073.14] Enoch knew that one day a human appointed by God would kill the serpent that ruined everything. +[5073.14 --> 5082.20] He had faith in God's promise that a human man would kill the serpent and as a result be killed by the serpent. +[5083.40 --> 5090.68] You see, the way the phrase is written, it tells us that this is a singular act, not two different events in succession. +[5091.56 --> 5096.92] The curse is written in such a way that the defeat of the man and the defeat of the serpent are simultaneous. +[5096.92 --> 5101.18] That the thing that kills the man would be the death of the serpent. +[5102.38 --> 5103.64] This is the cross. +[5104.20 --> 5105.80] This is the gospel promise. +[5106.72 --> 5112.54] The cross is the same thing at the same time that killed Jesus was the thing that killed the serpent. +[5113.38 --> 5118.78] That day, 2,000 years ago, the promised son of Eve crushed the head of the serpent. +[5118.78 --> 5121.26] And the serpent bit his heel. +[5121.92 --> 5128.58] That day, 2,000 years ago, the event that Enoch had faith would happen actually happened. +[5129.20 --> 5137.84] And because of his faith in the promised curse on the serpent, he had faith in a man who would please God by defeating the enemy. +[5138.76 --> 5140.98] Enoch had faith in Christ. +[5141.72 --> 5144.42] The only one who could please God through obedience. +[5144.42 --> 5151.28] And because of that faith, that Enoch, he was able to walk in faith with God. +[5151.72 --> 5153.98] And in doing so, obey and please him. +[5154.58 --> 5159.88] And his reward for having faithfully walked with God was that he didn't die. +[5161.12 --> 5162.64] Instead, he got taken by God. +[5163.08 --> 5165.92] He got taken because in Jude 20, 21, we read, +[5166.36 --> 5171.18] Waiting in God's love so that the mercy of Christ may lead us to eternal life. +[5171.18 --> 5180.04] When we jump back to Genesis 5, the passage about Enoch, we're reading a genealogy from Adam to Noah. +[5181.00 --> 5185.80] Genealogies in the Bible, however, are not just to tell us family lineages or how old someone is. +[5186.40 --> 5190.30] The genealogies are teaching us as much as the stories they are paired with. +[5191.18 --> 5196.72] The genealogy in the beginning of Luke is telling us that Jesus is the Son of God. +[5196.72 --> 5203.20] The genealogy in Matthew is telling you that Jesus is of the tribe of Judah and the Son of David. +[5204.08 --> 5209.04] The genealogy after Noah's Ark is telling us about all the children of each family +[5209.04 --> 5211.86] because God's command was to be fruitful and multiply. +[5213.46 --> 5216.06] In Genesis 5, we are following the fall of man, +[5217.00 --> 5220.60] where God promised that everyone would die because they ate the fruit. +[5220.60 --> 5225.64] But not Enoch. +[5226.72 --> 5229.46] And in the genealogy, he is in the very middle. +[5230.08 --> 5231.88] There's six people above him and six people below. +[5233.64 --> 5237.52] And in Hebrew, there's a literary structure called a chiasm. +[5237.96 --> 5241.56] And whatever's in the very middle of the story is the point. +[5243.24 --> 5247.44] The genealogy isn't telling us that Enoch fathered Methuselah. +[5247.44 --> 5255.12] The point of the genealogy is that when you are in a world where everyone dies due to the sins we commit, +[5256.10 --> 5259.66] walking faithfully with God leads to eternal life. +[5260.64 --> 5264.96] The point of the genealogy is that walking faithfully with God leads to eternal life. +[5264.96 --> 5271.72] Now, at the end of each of these sermons, +[5272.28 --> 5277.80] we highlight a person in our life that have been in emblems of the kind of faith we see. +[5279.24 --> 5281.42] And so, Grandma, I apologize, +[5282.26 --> 5285.40] but you're the person in my life that has been an emblem of this kind of faith. +[5286.90 --> 5289.24] For those who don't know, Trudy Bauman is my grandmother. +[5289.52 --> 5290.32] She sits in the back. +[5290.32 --> 5292.48] Your faithfulness is astounding. +[5293.56 --> 5295.36] Your pattern of prayer and devotion, +[5295.68 --> 5298.22] your dedication to family and friends is like nothing I've seen. +[5298.80 --> 5300.12] In the face of great loss, +[5300.18 --> 5302.52] you have been steadfast because of your faith in Jesus Christ. +[5303.24 --> 5305.24] And you've lived by Jesus' words, +[5305.38 --> 5308.28] do not let your right hand know what your left hand is doing. +[5308.72 --> 5312.58] And so, well, I will not get into any specific stories to respect that. +[5312.58 --> 5319.30] But I don't need to because most, if not all, people here have been blessed by you doing works +[5319.30 --> 5322.44] of obedience to Christ out of your faith in Him. +[5324.10 --> 5326.64] And for those who don't know, she works behind the scenes. +[5326.80 --> 5329.30] And so, you don't get to see how she blesses us. +[5329.66 --> 5330.94] But her faithfulness is there. +[5331.42 --> 5333.88] Just like Enoch's, you don't see it, but it's there. +[5335.20 --> 5338.36] And when I see both these people, Enoch and my grandma, +[5338.66 --> 5340.16] I think of Micah 6.8. +[5340.16 --> 5342.26] What does the Lord require of you? +[5342.90 --> 5347.04] To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. +[5348.14 --> 5354.40] A faith that pleases God acts justly, loves mercy, and walks humbly with God. +[5355.16 --> 5356.00] Enoch did that. +[5356.40 --> 5357.24] We don't know how. +[5357.92 --> 5358.98] We just know that he did. +[5359.80 --> 5360.74] Grandma does that. +[5361.00 --> 5361.94] We don't know how. +[5362.54 --> 5363.42] She just does. +[5364.40 --> 5368.80] You have modeled this same kind of faith for me, our family, and the church. +[5370.16 --> 5375.76] And so, with that church, let's walk faithfully with our God and pray to Him. +[5380.44 --> 5382.66] Dear Lord, thank you for this day. +[5383.46 --> 5385.98] Thank you, Lord, for another chance to walk with you. +[5386.56 --> 5390.48] And thank you for your faithfulness, the faithfulness that matters. +[5390.48 --> 5393.68] Thank you for your gift of faith to us, Lord. +[5395.46 --> 5397.84] I pray that we would be faithful as much as we can. +[5398.92 --> 5400.68] We could use that gift well. +[5401.96 --> 5402.34] Amen. +[5402.34 --> 5402.42] Amen. +[5402.42 --> 5415.76] Please stand as we sing Cornerstone. +[5415.76 --> 5439.80] My hope is filled on happiness. +[5439.80 --> 5469.78] My hope is filled on nothing else. +[5469.80 --> 5474.80] In Jesus' love and righteousness. +[5474.80 --> 5481.66] I dare not trust the sweetest frame. +[5481.66 --> 5487.44] But wholly trust in Jesus' name. +[5487.44 --> 5489.44] Christ the Lord, Lord of all. +[5489.44 --> 5495.44] Christ the Lord, cornerstone. +[5495.44 --> 5502.38] Weak made strong in the Savior's love. +[5502.38 --> 5511.44] Through the storm, He is Lord, Lord of all. +[5511.44 --> 5523.08] When darkness seems to hide His face. +[5523.08 --> 5529.18] I rest on His unchanging grace. +[5529.18 --> 5531.18] In every high and storm, He is Lord, Lord of all. +[5531.18 --> 5534.18] In every high and storm, He cares. +[5534.18 --> 5536.18] My anger holds within the veil. +[5536.18 --> 5540.18] My anger holds within the veil. +[5540.18 --> 5542.18] My anger holds within the veil. +[5542.18 --> 5546.18] My anger holds within the veil. +[5546.18 --> 5547.18] Christ the Lord, cornerstone. +[5547.18 --> 5561.18] Weak made strong in the Savior's love. +[5561.18 --> 5576.18] Through the storm, He is Lord, Lord of all. +[5576.18 --> 5577.18] Christ the Lord, Lord of all. +[5577.18 --> 5581.18] When He shall come with trumpet sound. +[5581.18 --> 5588.18] Oh, may I then in Him be found. +[5588.18 --> 5594.18] Dressed in His righteousness alone. +[5594.18 --> 5601.18] Father, stand before the storm. +[5601.18 --> 5608.18] Rise alone, Lord of all. +[5608.18 --> 5615.18] Weak made strong in Savior's love. +[5615.18 --> 5623.18] Through the storm, He is Lord, Lord of all. +[5623.18 --> 5624.18] Lord of all. +[5624.18 --> 5625.18] Rise alone, cornerstone. +[5625.18 --> 5628.18] Weak made strong in the Savior's love. +[5628.18 --> 5633.18] Rise alone, cornerstone. +[5633.18 --> 5638.18] Weak made strong in the Savior's love. +[5638.18 --> 5652.18] Through the storm, He is Lord, Lord of all. +[5652.18 --> 5665.18] The Lord's blessing. +[5665.18 --> 5667.18] The Lord bless you and keep you. +[5667.18 --> 5670.18] The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. +[5670.18 --> 5673.18] The Lord turn His face towards you and give you peace. +[5673.18 --> 5675.18] Amen. +[5675.18 --> 5701.12] There's a place where the streets shine with the glory of a man. +[5701.12 --> 5709.38] There's a way we can go there, we can bear, bear, be our time. +[5709.38 --> 5724.38] Because of you, because of you, because of your love, because of your love. +[5724.38 --> 5733.38] No more pain, no more sadness, no more suffering, no less. +[5734.12 --> 5741.38] No more sin, no more sickness, no injustice, no more death. +[5741.38 --> 5756.38] Because of you, because of you, because of your love. +[5756.38 --> 5765.44] Oh, the sins are washed away, and we can live forever. +[5766.54 --> 5770.84] Now we have His own, because of you. +[5770.84 --> 5780.84] Oh, we'll see Him face today, and we will dance together. +[5781.84 --> 5786.84] In the city of our God, because of you. +[5786.84 --> 5796.84] Oh, we'll see Him face today, and we will dance together. +[5796.84 --> 5801.84] There's a place where the streets are, and we will dance together. +[5801.84 --> 5805.84] There's a place where the streets are, and we will dance together. +[5805.84 --> 5821.84] There's a place where the streets are, and we will dance together. +[5821.84 --> 5840.84] There's a place where the streets are, and we will dance together. +[5840.84 --> 5843.56] Oh, we'll see you next time. +[5843.56 --> 5844.56] We'll see you next time. +[5844.56 --> 5853.40] We will dance together in the city of honor because of you. +[5855.24 --> 5859.56] Oh, my sweet soul wash away. +[5860.84 --> 5863.50] We can live forever. +[5864.90 --> 5868.92] I'll be with you, son, because of you. +[5870.84 --> 5874.28] Oh, we'll see you next time. +[5874.28 --> 5875.28] We'll see you next time. +[5875.28 --> 5884.40] We will dance together in the city of honor because of you. +[5900.84 --> 5904.28] We'll see you next time. +[5904.28 --> 5907.72] We'll see you next time. +[5907.72 --> 5911.16] We'll see you next time. +[5911.16 --> 5914.60] We'll see you next time. +[5914.60 --> 5918.04] We'll see you next time. +[5918.04 --> 5921.48] We'll see you next time. +[5921.48 --> 5924.92] We'll see you next time. +[5924.92 --> 5928.36] We'll see you next time. +[5928.36 --> 5930.36] We'll see you next time. +[5930.36 --> 5931.36] We'll see you next time. +[5931.36 --> 5934.80] We'll see you next time. +[5934.80 --> 5936.80] We'll see you next time. +[5936.80 --> 5937.68] We'll see you next time. +[5938.12 --> 5945.26] We'll see you next time. +[5945.28 --> 5946.00] Bye. +[5946.00 --> 5946.76] Bye. +[5946.76 --> 5947.34] Bye. +[5951.32 --> 5952.00] Bye. +[5952.00 --> 5953.62] Bye. +[5954.12 --> 5955.92] Bye. +[5955.92 --> 5957.92] Amen. +[5985.92 --> 5987.92] Thank you. +[5987.92 --> 5989.92] Thank you. +[5989.92 --> 5993.92] Thank you for always so fearlessly leaving us. +[5993.92 --> 5995.92] Oh, no. I apologize. +[5995.92 --> 5997.92] I feel like I apologize. +[5997.92 --> 5999.92] Anyway, tell us this one. +[5999.92 --> 6001.92] Thank you. +[6001.92 --> 6003.92] I'm glad you're still on my team. +[6003.92 --> 6005.92] They're playing for... +[6005.92 --> 6007.92] They're playing for... +[6007.92 --> 6009.92] They're playing for... +[6009.92 --> 6011.92] They're playing for... +[6011.92 --> 6013.92] They're all kidding. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - August 6, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - August 6, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..9a757fcb8088dcd219b4bbde7caefd82049dc161 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - August 6, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,129 @@ +• Invitation to worship and acknowledgement of God's presence +• Chanting and repetition of phrases such as "Alleluia" and "For the Lord God Almighty reigns" +• Song or hymn with repetitive lyrics about God's holiness and glory +• Inviting the Holy Spirit to be present and fill the atmosphere +• Requesting awareness of God's presence and experience of His goodness +• The longing for God's glory and presence +• Praying for rain and healing of the land +• Waiting for God to act against evil and bring justice +• Longing for Jesus' return and second coming +• Anticipation and preparation for Jesus' arrival +• Worship service discussion of the nature and characteristics of God +• Giving of gifts and offerings for the budget and Gateway of Hope ministry +• Reading from Proverbs 14:31 about generosity to the needy +• Introduction of Union Gospel Mission as next week's collection +• Prayer and singing, with repetition of phrases about searching for God's heart and being a sacrifice +• Invitation for children to come forward for blessing +• Discussion of summer fun and enjoyment +• Family prayer led by Paul, an elder +• Announcements: funeral for Alice Rurisma, Lord's Supper next week +• Prayer to God, praising creation and seeking refuge in times of trouble +• Request for blessings on the church and its members, including those with personal needs and struggles +• Prayers for individuals with various health issues and family challenges +• Requests for healing, comfort, and protection for those affected by illness, injury, or hardship +• Celebration of recent marriage and prayers for expectant mothers during hot summer months +• Prayer for safety and care of firefighters and those affected by forest fires. +• Prayers for continued healing, safe travels, and rejuvenation +• Requests for peace, patience, and strength in caregiving relationships +• Comfort and support for those mourning the loss of a loved one +• Prayers for mental health and well-being +• Recognition of God's presence and guidance +• Gratitude for church ministries and leaders +• Request to be guided by God's Spirit and to trust in Jesus +• Reading from Hebrews 11, discussing faith heroes and their stories +• Reflection on the importance of stories in making sense of the world and defining ourselves. +• Importance of stories in shaping one's worldview and relationship with God +• The significance of knowing which story one lives out of (e.g. Christian, Hindu) +• How the story one tells about themselves can affect their perception of God at work in the world +• Distinguishing between grand, dramatic testimonies and quiet, ordinary stories of God's faithfulness +• Exploring how Abraham's story is a model for the church's calling and the importance of using one's story for God's glory +• The church is called to go into unfamiliar territory like Abraham, relying on God's promises +• The story of Abraham begins before his introduction in Genesis, where Adam and Eve's family lines are established +• Terah, Abraham's father, worshipped other gods and lost hope for humanity +• Hope must come from outside the land, which is why God calls Abraham to leave his country and people +• God's promises are only real when one has a personal call from Him +• Scripture promises of God's plans and purposes for his people +• Jeremiah's calling and purpose +• Isaiah's promise to sustain and rescue +• Plans to prosper and give hope and a future +• The story of Lewis and Clark and their journey off the map +• Reimagining and making new plans when previous ones no longer work +• Adapting to unknown places and circumstances +• The challenges of being Christian in the 21st century +• Losing the presumption of Christian privilege +• Difficulty distinguishing between Christians and non-Christians +• Problematic behavior within the church +• Shift from assuming a universal moral order to recognizing changing societal norms +• The Bible sets a high standard for sexual ethics, not to prevent flourishing or steal joy, but to increase joy and opportunity for flourishing. +• This high standard reflects God's design and intent for human life. +• A church father named Aaron Neus believed the glory of God is the human being fully alive, and pursuing this glory leads to joy and fulfillment. +• Many churches struggle to discuss sex and sexuality openly and honestly, leading to a disconnect between what people believe about the Bible and their actual practices. +• It's easy for individuals to assume they have a better plan than God or scripture when it comes to complex issues like abortion, end-of-life care, and drug use. +• The current societal landscape is unprecedented and challenging for the church +• Being a disciple of Jesus in this new context requires re-examining traditional practices +• The church must adapt to a changing world without compromising core values or becoming "progressive" +• Historical truths remain essential, but their application may need to evolve in response to changing circumstances +• There is a disconnect between older and younger generations in their perceptions of the church's safety and comfort level +• Stepping into the unknown with faith +• Equipping oneself for the journey through God's promises +• Abraham as a model for faith and obedience +• Faith requires taking action before seeing results +• Living by faith means living as strangers or foreigners in one's own land +• Trusting God despite uncertainty and lack of clear guidance +• The Christian life is about trusting in God's promises and stepping out into the unknown +• Faith involves doing what you don't know how to do or where it will lead +• It takes faith to ask God for guidance when there is no clear plan or map +• The question is not what we are going to do, but how we will step forward with the right attitude and faith +• Abraham's story is an example of stepping out in faith, as he trusted in God's promises despite uncertainty. +• The promise of blessing to every nation starts with the sun +• God told Abraham to look to the sun as a guarantee of world blessing +• Isaac points us to the true and better sun, Jesus +• Jesus follows the same pattern by leaving his family and giving up comfort for a world that did not recognize him +• He came to his own but was rejected, even to death on a cross +• The reference to Abraham being called to a land he didn't know is likened to Jesus' journey into the abyss and his prayer in the garden. +• The cup of God's wrath against sin is referenced, which Jesus bears. +• When God calls people to new places or off the map, he says "look to the sun" (referring to Jesus). +• In an increasingly post-Christian world, people will look like Abraham, forever foreigners in a new land. +• Faith heroes, including Abraham, were living by faith and didn't receive the promises made but only saw them from afar. +• They are described as strangers on earth, looking for their own country. +• Fixing one's eyes on Jesus and a future secured in heaven +• The role of faith heroes, such as Abraham, in pointing to Christ +• The call to perseverance and running the race marked out for us +• Jesus as the pioneer and perfecter of our faith +• The joy set before him that he endured the cross for +• Jesus was sent to a land he knew but the world did not know as a blessing +• Believers are now called to send themselves into unfamiliar lands, trusting in God's promise of provision and protection +• The truth of the gospel is that every knee will bow and confess Jesus Christ as Lord +• God's joy is to save and find those who were lost, and he alone can do it +• Believers are sent out never alone, with Jesus' presence and guidance in their journey +• God will equip and bless believers for the journey, turning their abilities into opportunities to serve him +• The faith requires giving up security and trusting God's call +• The speaker and their wife, Rachel, moved to Grand Rapids for the speaker's seminary studies +• They studied together and navigated a new city without a lot of experience or familiarity +• The speaker reflects on being called into ministry and service after completing his degree +• He received an email with a list of churches in need of pastors, including one that he contacted with a letter +• The speaker had sent an email to Trinity Church in St. Catharines about being a student pastor +• They received an initial rejection response, but then were offered pulpit supply on May 15th +• The speaker's wife Rachel claimed that God had told her three years ago that they would serve at Trinity Church +• Despite having no family or history connection to the church, the speaker and his family ended up attending Trinity Church +• The search committee later contacted the speaker about being a student pastor after initial rejection +• The speaker reflects on a past experience where they felt God leading them and their family to move west +• Rachel's role in hearing and responding to God's call to move is highlighted as an example of obedience and faithfulness +• The importance of sharing stories of how we see God at work in the world is emphasized +• The congregation is encouraged to tell someone about where they have seen God at work, experience joy in knowing Jesus, and cry out for a deeper sense of God's presence +• Where is God calling us in our lives? +• The importance of hearing and seeing God at work +• Being called to serve and give up comfort +• Finding true joy in following God's call +• Praying for guidance and courage to follow God's will +• A song or hymn is mentioned, but not specified +• Blessings and protection for those going out +• Encouragement to go in love, grace, and power of the Spirit +• Invitations to share life and story +• Anticipation of God's work in the world +• References to the bride and glory of God +• Celebration through song and dance +• References to the Father's will and the glory of God +• Repeating themes of dancing on different levels for dryness, grace, and joy +• Timestamps of a conversation or recording +• No discernible content mentioned within the timestamps \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - August 6, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - August 6, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..06240a10479a7049f6aa99a13f16fd664d866a85 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - August 6, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,2397 @@ +[0.00 --> 29.98] Thank you. +[30.00 --> 59.98] Thank you. +[60.00 --> 89.98] Thank you. +[90.00 --> 119.98] Thank you. +[120.00 --> 149.98] Thank you. +[150.00 --> 179.98] Thank you. +[180.00 --> 209.98] Thank you. +[210.00 --> 239.98] Thank you. +[240.00 --> 269.98] Thank you. +[270.00 --> 299.98] Thank you. +[300.00 --> 329.98] Thank you. +[330.00 --> 359.98] Thank you. +[360.00 --> 389.98] Thank you. +[389.98 --> 419.96] Thank you. +[419.96 --> 449.94] Good morning, everyone. +[449.96 --> 479.94] Thank you. +[479.96 --> 509.94] Thank you. +[509.96 --> 539.94] Thank you. +[539.96 --> 547.46] I'm going to ask, as you're able, if you would stand and we will begin our worship and enter into God's presence together. +[547.88 --> 558.78] One of the ways we mark and acknowledge God's presence here is by the presence of God, and so I invite you to open your heart, and so I invite you to open your heart, maybe even your hands to receive the greeting of God. +[558.78 --> 560.78] Amen. +[588.78 --> 618.78] Let's try that, and so let's try that, and so on. +[618.78 --> 648.76] We're going to listen to God, and so we're going to say, and so we'll be, and so we're going to do this, and so we're going to do, and so on, and so we're going to join together in worship this morning. +[648.76 --> 670.76] Alleluia +[670.76 --> 676.76] Alleluia +[676.76 --> 684.76] For the Lord God Almighty reigns +[684.76 --> 690.76] Alleluia +[690.76 --> 696.76] Alleluia +[696.76 --> 704.76] For the Lord God Almighty reigns +[704.76 --> 710.76] Alleluia +[710.76 --> 716.76] Holy +[716.76 --> 718.76] Holy +[718.76 --> 724.76] Are you Lord God Almighty? +[724.76 --> 730.76] When He is a man +[730.76 --> 732.76] When He is a man +[732.76 --> 736.76] For you are holy +[736.76 --> 738.76] Holy +[738.76 --> 744.76] Are you Lord God Almighty? +[744.76 --> 746.76] When He is a man +[746.76 --> 748.76] When He is a man +[748.76 --> 750.76] When He is a man +[750.76 --> 752.76] Amen +[752.76 --> 756.76] Amen +[756.76 --> 758.76] Amen +[758.76 --> 764.76] Alleluia +[764.76 --> 766.76] Alleluia +[766.76 --> 768.76] Alleluia +[768.76 --> 770.76] Alleluia +[770.76 --> 772.76] For the Lord God Almighty reigns +[772.76 --> 774.76] Alleluia +[774.76 --> 778.76] For the Lord God Almighty reigns +[778.76 --> 782.76] Alleluia +[782.76 --> 784.76] Alleluia +[784.76 --> 786.76] Alleluia +[786.76 --> 788.76] Alleluia +[788.76 --> 790.76] Alleluia +[790.76 --> 792.76] For the Lord God Almighty reigns +[792.76 --> 794.76] Alleluia +[794.76 --> 796.76] For the Lord God Almighty reigns +[796.76 --> 798.76] Alleluia +[798.76 --> 804.76] Alleluia +[804.76 --> 806.76] Hallelujah. +[808.76 --> 814.76] Holy, holy. +[816.76 --> 822.76] Are you, Lord God Almighty? +[822.76 --> 825.76] For He is a Lamb, +[825.76 --> 827.76] For He is a Lamb, +[827.76 --> 831.76] For You are holy, +[831.76 --> 835.76] Holy. +[835.76 --> 841.76] Are You, Lord God Almighty? +[841.76 --> 845.76] Worth He is a Lamb, +[845.76 --> 847.76] Worth He is a Lamb, +[847.76 --> 851.76] For You are holy, +[851.76 --> 855.76] Holy. +[855.76 --> 860.76] Are You, Lord God Almighty? +[861.76 --> 863.76] Worth He is a Lamb, +[863.76 --> 865.76] Worth He is a Lamb, +[865.76 --> 869.76] For You are holy, +[869.76 --> 871.76] Holy. +[871.76 --> 875.76] Are You, Lord God Almighty? +[875.76 --> 877.76] Worth He is a Lamb, +[877.76 --> 879.76] Worth He is a Lamb, +[879.76 --> 881.76] For You are holy, +[881.76 --> 883.76] For He is a Lamb, +[883.76 --> 885.76] For He is a Lamb, +[885.76 --> 887.76] For He is a Lamb, +[887.76 --> 889.76] For You are holy, +[889.76 --> 895.76] Holy Spirit, You are welcome here, +[895.76 --> 897.76] Lord God Almighty? +[897.76 --> 899.76] Come flood this place, +[899.76 --> 901.76] And fill the atmosphere. +[901.76 --> 905.76] Your glory, God, +[905.76 --> 909.76] Is what our hearts long for, +[909.76 --> 911.76] To Thee, O God, +[911.76 --> 916.70] by your presence Lord. +[920.70 --> 925.52] Your presence Lord. +[930.96 --> 937.78] Let us become more aware of your presence. +[937.78 --> 943.78] Let us experience the glory of your goodness. +[944.62 --> 950.48] Let us become more aware of your presence. +[951.38 --> 957.12] Let us experience the glory of your goodness. +[958.12 --> 963.74] Let us become more aware of your presence. +[963.74 --> 969.74] Let us experience the glory of your goodness. +[976.74 --> 983.18] Holy Spirit, you are welcome here. +[983.66 --> 988.74] Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere. +[988.74 --> 995.74] Let us feel your glory, God, is what our hearts long for. +[996.74 --> 1003.74] To be overcome by your presence Lord. +[1003.74 --> 1016.74] Let us feel your glory, God, is what our hearts long for. +[1016.74 --> 1017.74] Let us feel your glory, God, is what our hearts long for. +[1017.74 --> 1021.78] Our confession and our assurance this morning come from 2 Peter. +[1022.56 --> 1025.44] 2 Peter 3, verses 8 to 9, read this way. +[1025.54 --> 1025.84] It says, +[1025.84 --> 1028.92] But do not forget this one thing, dear friends. +[1029.72 --> 1032.06] With the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, +[1032.14 --> 1033.88] and a thousand years are like a day. +[1034.56 --> 1037.68] The Lord is not slow in keeping his promises, +[1038.50 --> 1040.20] as some understand slowness. +[1041.20 --> 1043.70] Instead, he is patient with you, +[1044.28 --> 1046.12] not wanting anyone to perish, +[1046.70 --> 1048.84] but everyone to come to repentance. +[1048.84 --> 1076.72] We have prayed to you for rain. +[1076.72 --> 1080.60] We have prayed for your compassion +[1080.60 --> 1084.72] to heal the land again. +[1085.44 --> 1088.76] There was a man in your presence, +[1089.30 --> 1091.94] more hungry than before. +[1093.08 --> 1096.00] Now we're on your steps of mercy, +[1096.92 --> 1099.50] and we're knocking at your door. +[1099.50 --> 1107.50] How long before you drench the air in the air? +[1107.50 --> 1114.38] How long before we see your ancestors? +[1114.38 --> 1122.22] How long before your name is lifted high? +[1122.22 --> 1132.22] How long before the name returns to songs of joy? +[1132.22 --> 1134.22] How long before I see you for rain? +[1134.22 --> 1137.10] Lord, we know your heart is broken +[1137.10 --> 1141.36] by the evil that you see, +[1141.48 --> 1144.76] and in state your hand of judgment, +[1145.50 --> 1148.22] for you let us stand and breathe. +[1149.40 --> 1152.18] And the land is still in darkness, +[1153.12 --> 1156.34] and we've fed the world's right. +[1156.34 --> 1163.42] We have built a side of children who will never see your light. +[1163.76 --> 1170.56] How long before you drench the better land? +[1170.88 --> 1177.74] How long before you see your righteous hand? +[1178.12 --> 1184.88] How long before your name is filled with high? +[1184.88 --> 1194.42] How long before the leap returns to songs of joy? +[1196.78 --> 1203.86] But before the day is coming, when the deaf will hear his voice, +[1204.30 --> 1211.12] when the blind will see his halo and the lame will be for joy, +[1211.12 --> 1218.24] when the will of God is high to sin, who will always love to try, +[1218.80 --> 1225.16] and the order of God is water, who will never be the sky? +[1225.16 --> 1232.48] How long before your glory lies in skies? +[1232.82 --> 1239.16] How long before your rage is filled with high? +[1239.16 --> 1246.72] How long before your grace is filled with high? +[1246.72 --> 1256.26] How long before the earth resounds in songs of joy? +[1256.26 --> 1259.40] How long before your grace is filled with high? +[1259.40 --> 1261.94] Isaiah 30 verse 18 says, +[1262.92 --> 1266.06] Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you. +[1266.74 --> 1270.06] Therefore he will rise up to show you compassion, +[1270.60 --> 1272.72] for the Lord is a God of justice. +[1273.38 --> 1275.76] Blessed are all who wait for him. +[1275.76 --> 1297.86] All of creation, all of the earth +[1297.86 --> 1302.68] May stay high in our Lord +[1302.68 --> 1308.56] Jesus is coming soon +[1308.56 --> 1315.36] Call out the sinner, wait out the saints +[1315.36 --> 1320.18] Let every nation shout your name +[1320.18 --> 1326.56] Jesus is coming soon +[1326.56 --> 1333.78] Like a cry waiting for a room +[1333.78 --> 1339.38] We'll be a church ready for you every hour +[1339.38 --> 1342.72] Longing for our King +[1342.72 --> 1347.72] We sing, hear Him so loud +[1347.72 --> 1352.34] Lord Jesus, come +[1352.34 --> 1356.50] Hear Him so loud +[1356.50 --> 1360.72] Lord Jesus, come +[1360.72 --> 1365.68] There will be justice +[1365.68 --> 1369.84] All of you, your name forever +[1369.84 --> 1372.06] Faithful and true +[1372.06 --> 1377.68] Jesus is coming soon +[1377.68 --> 1385.68] Like a cry waiting for a room +[1386.24 --> 1391.76] We'll be a church ready for you every hour +[1391.76 --> 1395.04] Longing for our King +[1395.04 --> 1400.04] We sing, hear Him so loud +[1400.04 --> 1404.08] Lord Jesus, come +[1404.08 --> 1408.64] Hear Him so loud +[1408.64 --> 1413.76] Lord Jesus, come +[1413.76 --> 1416.04] God, we wait +[1416.04 --> 1422.04] We wait, we wait for you +[1422.04 --> 1430.04] God, we wait, you are coming soon +[1430.04 --> 1438.04] God, we wait, we wait for you +[1438.04 --> 1446.32] God, we wait, you are coming soon +[1446.32 --> 1448.04] God, we wait, you are coming soon +[1448.04 --> 1450.04] God, we wait, you are coming soon +[1450.04 --> 1454.42] Like a cry waiting for a room +[1454.42 --> 1459.78] We'll be a church ready for you every hour +[1459.78 --> 1463.06] Longing for our King +[1463.06 --> 1466.06] We sing, hear Him so loud +[1466.06 --> 1471.38] Like a cry waiting for a room +[1471.38 --> 1476.66] We'll be a church ready for you every hour +[1476.66 --> 1479.86] Longing for our King +[1479.86 --> 1484.70] We sing, hear Him so loud +[1484.70 --> 1486.70] Lord Jesus, come +[1486.70 --> 1488.70] Lord Jesus, come +[1488.70 --> 1491.70] He is so loud +[1491.70 --> 1496.70] Lord Jesus, come +[1496.70 --> 1501.70] He is so loud +[1501.70 --> 1506.70] Lord Jesus, come +[1506.70 --> 1536.68] Lord Jesus, come +[1536.68 --> 1564.12] strong +[1566.68 --> 1571.08] A strong healer. +[1572.82 --> 1577.16] You are the everlasting God. +[1577.16 --> 1581.38] The everlasting God. +[1581.82 --> 1584.90] You do not make you all. +[1585.28 --> 1587.40] Grow weary. +[1588.70 --> 1592.62] You're the defender of the weak. +[1592.62 --> 1596.92] If the earth grows in me. +[1597.58 --> 1600.54] You lift us up on me. +[1600.54 --> 1603.14] My ego. +[1611.72 --> 1613.28] Strength arises. +[1613.52 --> 1615.24] We lay upon the Lord. +[1615.24 --> 1617.22] We lay upon the Lord. +[1617.22 --> 1619.66] We lay upon the Lord. +[1620.28 --> 1621.40] Strength arises. +[1621.40 --> 1623.40] We lay upon the Lord. +[1623.40 --> 1625.36] We lay upon the Lord. +[1625.36 --> 1627.36] We lay upon the Lord. +[1627.36 --> 1628.82] Our God. +[1629.32 --> 1633.12] You may forever. +[1634.24 --> 1635.82] A home. +[1636.30 --> 1640.12] A strong healer. +[1642.32 --> 1646.28] You are the everlasting God. +[1646.28 --> 1650.54] The everlasting God. +[1650.54 --> 1653.96] You do not make you all. +[1653.96 --> 1656.50] Grow weary. +[1656.50 --> 1661.84] You're the defender of the weak. +[1661.84 --> 1665.60] You comfort those in need. +[1665.60 --> 1669.28] You lift us up on me. +[1669.50 --> 1672.50] I need a home. +[1672.50 --> 1676.46] You are the everlasting God. +[1676.46 --> 1677.46] You are the everlasting God. +[1677.46 --> 1680.46] The everlasting God. +[1680.46 --> 1684.80] You do not make you all. +[1684.80 --> 1687.46] Grow weary. +[1687.46 --> 1692.34] You're the defender of the weak. +[1692.34 --> 1695.76] You, you're the everlasting God. +[1695.76 --> 1699.80] You lift us up on me. +[1699.80 --> 1702.46] You lift me both. +[1702.46 --> 1714.40] You may have a seat. +[1732.46 --> 1747.84] Good morning. My name is Yap. I'm a deacon here at Langley Emanuel. We'll continue our worship with the giving of our gifts. First offering will be for the budget and the special offering is for the Gateway of Hope. +[1747.84 --> 1764.44] The Gateway of Hope is a ministry of the Salvation Army in Canada. Serving the city and township of Langley, their mission is to help the homeless and those at risk with material assistance and other crucial supports in order to help them find hope and move forward. +[1765.56 --> 1773.06] Over the years since they've opened, they have assisted many men and women to move out of homelessness for good and into healthy living. +[1774.06 --> 1776.86] Please consider giving to this ministry as you're able to. +[1777.84 --> 1787.12] From Proverbs 14 verse 31, whoever oppresses a poor man insults his maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him. +[1790.18 --> 1793.40] Next week's collection will be for Union Gospel Mission. +[1807.84 --> 1826.66] Lord, you have my heart and I will search for yours. +[1826.66 --> 1833.46] Jesus, take my heart and lead me alone. +[1835.66 --> 1844.92] Lord, you have my heart and I will search for yours. +[1844.92 --> 1850.36] Let me be to you a sacrifice. +[1850.36 --> 1857.36] Lord, you have my heart and I will praise you, Lord. +[1857.36 --> 1860.36] I will praise you, Lord. +[1860.36 --> 1863.36] I will praise you, Lord. +[1863.36 --> 1868.36] I will sing upon you. +[1868.36 --> 1875.36] And as you show your praise. +[1875.36 --> 1880.64] And as you show your praise. +[1880.64 --> 1881.64] We'll see your glory. +[1881.64 --> 1887.64] We'll see your glory. +[1887.64 --> 1895.64] Lord, you have my heart and I will search for yours. +[1895.64 --> 1902.64] Lord, you have my heart and I will search for yours. +[1902.64 --> 1906.64] Jesus, take my heart and lead me alone. +[1906.64 --> 1916.64] Lord, you have my heart and I will search for yours. +[1916.64 --> 1923.64] Let me be to you a sacrifice. +[1923.64 --> 1925.64] Let me be to you a sacrifice. +[1925.64 --> 1930.64] And I will praise you, Lord. +[1930.64 --> 1932.64] Lord, you have my heart and I will praise you. +[1932.64 --> 1937.64] Lord, you have my heart and I will sing upon you. +[1937.64 --> 1942.64] Lord, you have my heart and I will sing upon you. +[1942.64 --> 1947.64] And as you show your praise. +[1947.64 --> 1952.64] We'll see your glory. +[1952.64 --> 1959.64] We'll see your glory. +[1959.64 --> 1965.64] We'll see your glory. +[1965.64 --> 1970.64] We'll see your glory. +[1976.64 --> 1977.64] All right. +[1977.64 --> 1981.64] I'm going to invite all of the kids to come forward. +[1981.64 --> 1983.64] You're going to come join me right up here at the front. +[1983.64 --> 1984.64] Okay. +[1984.64 --> 1988.64] So any kids age three to kindergarten, you can come right up. +[1988.64 --> 1989.64] We'll sit right in the front. +[1989.64 --> 1990.64] Right like this. +[1990.64 --> 1991.64] Yeah. +[1991.64 --> 1992.64] Here comes another. +[1992.64 --> 1993.64] All right. +[1993.64 --> 1994.64] Here comes some more. +[1994.64 --> 1998.64] Come on up. +[1998.64 --> 2002.64] Come on up. +[2002.64 --> 2004.64] How's everybody's summer going? +[2004.64 --> 2005.64] Yeah. +[2005.64 --> 2006.64] Has it been so fun? +[2006.64 --> 2008.64] Are you enjoying the sunshine? +[2008.64 --> 2009.64] Yeah. +[2009.64 --> 2010.64] Yeah. +[2010.64 --> 2012.64] Well, we're going to go to children's worship time right now. +[2012.64 --> 2013.64] But before we go, I'd like to pray. +[2013.64 --> 2014.64] Okay. +[2014.64 --> 2015.64] And then we'll do the kids blessing. +[2015.64 --> 2016.64] Is that a good idea? +[2016.64 --> 2017.64] Okay. +[2017.64 --> 2019.64] So let's fold our hands, close our eyes and let's do a prayer. +[2019.64 --> 2026.64] Father God, thank you that we could come to church this morning and that we could be here singing your praises and learning more about you. +[2026.64 --> 2033.64] We pray that as these kids go to children's worship time and as the adults stay back here, God, that we will learn more about you and how to love one another. +[2033.64 --> 2034.64] We pray this in your name. +[2034.64 --> 2035.64] Amen. +[2035.64 --> 2036.64] All right. +[2036.64 --> 2037.64] There's only six of us. +[2037.64 --> 2038.64] So we have to do this really loud. +[2038.64 --> 2041.64] We're going to say the Lord be with you really loudly together. +[2041.64 --> 2042.64] Okay. +[2042.64 --> 2043.64] To the whole church. +[2043.64 --> 2044.64] Are you ready? +[2044.64 --> 2045.64] Can we do it? +[2045.64 --> 2046.64] One, two, three. +[2046.64 --> 2051.64] The Lord be with you and also with you. +[2051.64 --> 2052.64] All right. +[2052.64 --> 2053.64] You can head off to children's worship time. +[2053.64 --> 2057.64] Thank you. +[2057.64 --> 2059.64] Thank you. +[2059.64 --> 2060.64] Thank you. +[2060.64 --> 2062.64] Thank you. +[2066.64 --> 2069.64] Thank you. +[2069.64 --> 2071.64] Thank you. +[2071.64 --> 2072.64] Good morning. +[2072.64 --> 2084.64] What folder though? +[2084.64 --> 2089.64] Hi, my name is Paul. +[2089.64 --> 2095.64] I'm an elder here at Langley Emanuel and it's my privilege to lead us in the family prayer. +[2095.64 --> 2099.64] Before that, a couple of announcements. +[2099.64 --> 2110.64] The funeral for Mike's mom, Alice Rurisma, will be held at Fort Langley Community Church at 1pm Tuesday this week. +[2111.64 --> 2120.64] And next week is going to be Lord's Supper again and we ask you to take that time to prepare yourselves for that. +[2120.64 --> 2127.64] Think about that and ask the spirit to be with you for that time. +[2127.64 --> 2133.64] Let's go to our Father in prayer. +[2133.64 --> 2143.64] Father in heaven, you made the earth on which we stand. +[2143.64 --> 2150.64] You gave us the air which we breathe and the beauty in the sky which we stand beneath. +[2150.64 --> 2152.64] How vast is your creation. +[2152.64 --> 2158.64] How immeasurable is the delicate balance and detail that we see. +[2158.64 --> 2167.64] Psalm 46 says, God is our refuge and strength and ever present help in trouble. +[2167.64 --> 2175.64] Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. +[2175.64 --> 2181.64] Though the waters roar and foam, the mountains quake with their surging. +[2182.64 --> 2189.64] There's a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. +[2190.64 --> 2196.64] God is with her and she will not fall. God will help her at the break of day. +[2196.64 --> 2205.64] Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall. He lifts his voice and the earth melts. +[2205.64 --> 2210.64] As we hear these words, we stand in awe of you, O Lord. +[2210.64 --> 2217.64] And even so, you chase after us like a shepherd watches his sheep. +[2217.64 --> 2222.64] You know us by name and pour out your grace through your redeeming love. +[2223.64 --> 2229.64] We gather here in your name this morning to sing your praises and hear and study your word. +[2229.64 --> 2232.64] We give you thanks for bringing us together as a church. +[2233.64 --> 2236.64] We pray that you would bless us in our worship. +[2237.64 --> 2242.64] As we have confessed our sin and accepted by faith your promised forgiveness. +[2242.64 --> 2249.64] We thank you, Father, for this Lord's Day, for bringing your people into a preview of your kingdom. +[2250.64 --> 2254.64] We know we can't truly comprehend the nature of your kingdom. +[2255.64 --> 2261.64] But on this day, right here, right now, we know that it is wonderful and glorious. +[2262.64 --> 2267.64] We thank you, O God, for Christ's church as we know it and see it around the world. +[2268.64 --> 2270.64] And pray for your blessing on it. +[2270.64 --> 2273.64] And we pray for those who are persecuted for your name. +[2273.64 --> 2279.64] Thank you for your mercy and grace for always being there when we need you. +[2280.64 --> 2286.64] When days are long and our troubles heavy, you are there to walk beside us. +[2287.64 --> 2292.64] We have all come with individual and personal needs. +[2292.64 --> 2296.64] Needs that we may not have shared with anyone else. +[2297.64 --> 2300.64] But you know us and the struggles and the burdens we are facing. +[2300.64 --> 2307.64] We mourn with the Ruizma family at the passing of Mike's mom, Alice, last week. +[2308.64 --> 2314.64] May the peace of Christ and the hope of the resurrection bring comfort to all who mourn her loss. +[2314.64 --> 2321.64] We pray for Amy Bongers as she had to undergo a second surgery on her eye. +[2322.64 --> 2331.64] We pray for Amy Kron as she has been in the hospital for the last number of weeks receiving treatment and care for her lung cancer. +[2331.64 --> 2338.64] We pray for Amy and Wim and their daughters, Tanya and Danielle and Melanie. +[2339.64 --> 2344.64] We pray for Paul Howling, Daniel's father who fell at work. +[2344.64 --> 2349.64] We ask for your healing and grace to give him minimal pain and smooth recovery. +[2350.64 --> 2357.64] We pray for the strained relationship between Louise Kondo's parents and her brother and sister-in-law. +[2358.64 --> 2361.64] And we ask you to give continued healing to Ellen White. +[2362.64 --> 2366.64] We also celebrate with the Baker family. +[2367.64 --> 2373.64] Leah and Adam Schroeder were married and we ask that +[2374.64 --> 2376.64] you bless their life together. +[2377.64 --> 2383.64] We pray for those who are pregnant during the hot summer months and ask for healthy pregnancies and energy for each day. +[2387.64 --> 2390.64] During this time of year there are many forest fires happening. +[2391.64 --> 2396.64] We pray for safety for the firefighters, the pilots, the ground crews and support staff. +[2397.64 --> 2400.64] We ask that you will watch and keep care of those who are being evacuated. +[2400.64 --> 2409.64] We pray for Sylvia Welfing who undergoes surgery and needs to convolence at home for some time. +[2410.64 --> 2411.64] We ask for continued healing there. +[2412.64 --> 2415.64] Summertime and vacation is here. +[2416.64 --> 2421.64] We pray for safe travels and a time of rejuvenation for our church family members. +[2421.64 --> 2433.64] We ask for those who are caring for their aging parents that you give peace and patience and strength on both sides of those relationships. +[2433.64 --> 2439.64] O Lord continue to keep those who mourn the loss of a loved one. +[2440.64 --> 2450.64] Whether recently or in the past we ask that you continue to help them find their new normal however long that lasts. +[2450.64 --> 2456.64] We ask for those who are struggling with their mental health and those who are struggling with their mental health. +[2457.64 --> 2461.64] Whatever the reason may be that they may feel your presence walking alongside them. +[2462.64 --> 2468.64] And we continue to think of and pray for those who are struggling with their mental health. +[2469.64 --> 2472.64] And those that walk alongside and support them. +[2472.64 --> 2477.64] O God we pray hear us. +[2478.64 --> 2481.64] Look upon the list of our concerns. +[2482.64 --> 2484.64] We know that you knew it before we wrote it down. +[2485.64 --> 2491.64] And we know that you know better than us what must be prayed in each of these circumstances. +[2492.64 --> 2496.64] And we ask for your Holy Spirit to complete that for us. +[2496.64 --> 2500.64] Look into the deep recesses of our hearts. +[2501.64 --> 2505.64] The pains, the fears and the bitterness, our distresses and our disappointments. +[2506.64 --> 2516.64] We lay these all before you and ask that by your Holy Spirit they may be prayed for effectively in the groanings that we cannot utter. +[2516.64 --> 2524.64] We read in your scriptures Father that your Son prayed that we might be one. +[2525.64 --> 2531.64] And we ask that your Spirit will continue to continually be about the work of bringing that true. +[2532.64 --> 2536.64] We give you thanks O God especially for the ongoing ministries of this church. +[2537.64 --> 2541.64] And we ask that they continue to help us be a light to the communities around us. +[2541.64 --> 2549.64] We pray for our church leaders, Pastor Kevin and Josh and all those who serve in the various capacities in different ministries. +[2550.64 --> 2554.64] And now as we open your word to us we ask that you will be with Pastor Chris. +[2555.64 --> 2561.64] That the words he speaks may be the work, may work in our hearts through your Spirit. +[2562.64 --> 2566.64] Father we pray that our eyes would be fixed on Jesus. +[2566.64 --> 2572.64] We pray that by your Spirit you might bring it to our hearts to believe and to trust in you. +[2573.64 --> 2575.64] For all things we pray, +[2576.64 --> 2579.64] them not because we are worthy, but in Jesus name alone. Amen. +[2579.64 --> 2580.64] Amen. +[2580.64 --> 2581.64] Amen. +[2581.64 --> 2582.64] Amen. +[2582.64 --> 2583.64] Amen. +[2583.64 --> 2584.64] Amen. +[2584.64 --> 2585.64] Amen. +[2585.64 --> 2586.64] Amen. +[2600.64 --> 2601.64] Amen. +[2601.64 --> 2606.64] This morning we're going to read from Hebrews 11, continuing in our series. +[2606.64 --> 2609.64] And I'm going to invite Nora to come to the front. +[2609.64 --> 2612.64] She's going to read it for us. +[2612.64 --> 2613.64] It will be on the screen. +[2613.64 --> 2617.64] If you have a Bible either in your hands or on a device, I encourage you to follow along. +[2617.64 --> 2627.64] By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. +[2628.64 --> 2631.64] By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country. +[2631.64 --> 2637.64] He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. +[2637.64 --> 2642.64] For he was looking forward to this city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. +[2642.64 --> 2651.64] And by faith even Sarah, who was past childbearing age, was unable to bear children, because she considered him faithful, who had made the promise. +[2651.64 --> 2660.64] And so from this one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless on the sand as the seashore. +[2661.64 --> 2664.64] All these people were still living by faith when they died. +[2664.64 --> 2666.64] They did not receive the things promised. +[2666.64 --> 2672.64] They only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. +[2672.64 --> 2677.64] People who did say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. +[2677.64 --> 2681.64] If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had an opportunity to return. +[2681.64 --> 2685.64] Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. +[2685.64 --> 2689.64] Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. +[2689.64 --> 2694.64] By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. +[2694.64 --> 2698.64] He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son. +[2698.64 --> 2702.64] Even though God said to him, it is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned. +[2702.64 --> 2705.64] Abraham reasoned that God could even raise the dead. +[2705.64 --> 2708.64] And so in manner of speaking, he did receive Isaac back from the death. +[2708.64 --> 2710.64] This is the word of the Lord. +[2710.64 --> 2712.64] Thanks be to God. +[2713.64 --> 2714.64] Thanks sweetheart. +[2719.64 --> 2720.64] Thank you. +[2720.64 --> 2738.64] This summer we have been telling stories together. +[2738.64 --> 2748.64] Stories from people in the Old Testament and stories from people in our own lives that have shaped our faith and our experience of God. +[2748.64 --> 2754.46] Now we've been calling these stories faith hero stories, +[2754.46 --> 2764.30] and we've been challenging each other to share our own life and story of God at work in our midst, +[2764.98 --> 2766.22] and sharing that with other people. +[2769.10 --> 2778.16] Because here's the thing, stories and the kinds of stories we tell matter. +[2779.16 --> 2783.68] Not only from a religious perspective, but from a psychological perspective, +[2784.08 --> 2787.40] we use stories to make sense of the world. +[2788.22 --> 2792.94] We use stories to define ourselves and our histories, +[2793.50 --> 2799.62] and to bring clarity to what we do and who we are and how we be in the midst of each other. +[2800.18 --> 2806.16] We use stories to share our anticipation and our hope for a future. +[2806.16 --> 2811.62] Stories are part of your makeup. +[2812.98 --> 2816.94] Stories are part of how you see God at work in the world, +[2817.04 --> 2822.08] not only in the Bible and through these people, but even today and now. +[2823.34 --> 2826.50] And so the kinds of stories we tell matter. +[2826.50 --> 2836.52] The kinds of stories or the story that we root ourselves in is critical for how we see and be in the world. +[2837.48 --> 2839.60] Let me just make this point really quickly. +[2840.02 --> 2842.56] There's a few authors here. +[2842.78 --> 2845.98] Goheen and Bartholomew, in their book, The Drama of Scripture, +[2845.98 --> 2854.34] they say which story a person lives out of makes a huge difference in how one interprets events in life. +[2855.52 --> 2864.16] Leslie Newbigin, who was a missionary to India from England and a missiologist after someone who studies and teaches mission, +[2864.38 --> 2871.70] he says that the way we understand human life depends on what conception we have of the human story. +[2871.70 --> 2875.74] What is the real story of which my life is a part? +[2876.48 --> 2880.22] Similarly, Alistair MacIntyre, who's a philosopher, he says, +[2880.52 --> 2889.04] I can only answer the question, what am I to do, if I can answer the prior question of what story do I find myself a part? +[2890.16 --> 2894.54] The story you live and the stories you tell matter. +[2894.54 --> 2900.54] And sometimes we sell our own stories short. +[2901.20 --> 2905.32] Or sometimes we think our stories don't matter. +[2905.68 --> 2910.54] And we do this sort of from a 30,000 foot view as a system, but also individually. +[2913.54 --> 2915.58] There's a Hindu scholar. +[2916.18 --> 2917.86] His name is Badranath. +[2918.32 --> 2919.42] He's a Hindu scholar. +[2919.42 --> 2920.24] And he says, +[2920.70 --> 2926.96] As I read the Bible, I find in it a quite unique interpretation of universal history, +[2927.46 --> 2932.60] and therefore a unique understanding of the human person as a responsible actor in history. +[2933.44 --> 2939.90] You Christian missionaries have talked of the Bible as if it were simply another book of religion. +[2942.46 --> 2945.98] Sometimes we do that. +[2945.98 --> 2950.50] We miss the importance of the Bible. +[2950.70 --> 2955.02] We miss the importance of God's story of being at work in the world in creation, +[2955.44 --> 2959.30] in the rebellion of humanity against God and his work to redeem us, +[2959.40 --> 2965.50] and his eventual work to restore all things to his grand design and purpose. +[2966.44 --> 2968.38] We also do that in our own lives. +[2969.20 --> 2969.70] Right? +[2969.74 --> 2970.36] Where we think, +[2970.64 --> 2972.58] Ah, my story's kind of boring. +[2972.58 --> 2973.82] Right? +[2973.84 --> 2978.18] I don't have a grand, dramatic testimony of God changing everything about my life. +[2978.30 --> 2978.64] Right? +[2978.68 --> 2979.72] We look at our lives and we go, +[2979.80 --> 2980.22] You know what? +[2980.26 --> 2981.66] I've been raised in the church. +[2981.66 --> 2982.72] I've grown up here. +[2982.88 --> 2984.40] I've gone to youth group. +[2984.50 --> 2985.82] I became a young adult. +[2986.62 --> 2988.32] Maybe I got married here. +[2988.40 --> 2989.08] I had kids. +[2989.16 --> 2989.90] They were baptized. +[2990.26 --> 2992.26] My kids are now going through youth, +[2992.34 --> 2993.24] or they're young adults, +[2993.24 --> 2995.18] and they're having kids who are getting baptized. +[2995.98 --> 2997.20] I look at my life, +[2997.24 --> 3000.12] and I just don't ever see a time where God wasn't active, +[3000.30 --> 3001.28] where I didn't know him. +[3001.28 --> 3003.56] And that's kind of boring. +[3004.94 --> 3006.18] I've got to tell you, +[3006.50 --> 3009.82] as someone who has a bit of a different story than that, +[3010.34 --> 3012.78] that's the story I long for with my kids. +[3013.40 --> 3014.80] That's the one I pray for. +[3015.46 --> 3015.90] Right? +[3015.96 --> 3019.80] And I think the huge blessing and promise of God in that, +[3019.90 --> 3024.84] in seeing those kinds of stories as testimonies of God's faithfulness. +[3025.36 --> 3028.26] But sometimes we sell our own stories short. +[3028.26 --> 3030.64] This morning, +[3031.42 --> 3035.62] as we zero in together on the story of Abraham, +[3036.42 --> 3038.34] now if you know the story of Abraham, +[3038.60 --> 3040.38] he wasn't always called Abraham. +[3040.64 --> 3042.00] He starts off as Abram, +[3042.04 --> 3043.40] and then eventually his name is changed. +[3043.74 --> 3045.34] I'm going to refer to him as Abraham, +[3045.72 --> 3048.06] because that seems to be the one we're all familiar with. +[3048.14 --> 3051.26] And the end of the story is the part that really matters at the end. +[3051.32 --> 3053.40] And so I'm going to use his name from the end of the story, +[3053.46 --> 3055.14] even if I'm reading it back into the beginning. +[3055.14 --> 3057.46] But in the story of Abraham, +[3057.78 --> 3060.98] we are going to look and hopefully be challenged +[3060.98 --> 3067.64] to see how God uses our story for his glory. +[3068.76 --> 3073.32] Because the story of Abraham becomes the story of the church, +[3073.56 --> 3077.82] and the calling of Abraham is the calling of the church. +[3078.84 --> 3082.02] And so here's what I hope that we will see this morning. +[3082.02 --> 3088.14] Abraham was called to go into a land he did not know, +[3088.22 --> 3090.34] a land he knew not of, +[3090.52 --> 3094.32] and he went because of the promises of God. +[3095.88 --> 3099.84] Similarly, my contention to you is that we, as a church, +[3099.88 --> 3104.18] are being called to go into a land we know not of, +[3104.18 --> 3107.06] and like Abraham, +[3107.46 --> 3111.34] we must rely on the promises of God +[3111.34 --> 3113.62] in order to go forward +[3113.62 --> 3117.90] and to see what God will do with our story. +[3118.94 --> 3121.92] Now, to make the most sense of Abraham's story, +[3122.16 --> 3123.40] we need to start from the beginning, +[3124.00 --> 3126.48] before Abraham is introduced. +[3126.88 --> 3130.04] Start in the story of Genesis, +[3130.36 --> 3132.00] where you can read about Abraham. +[3132.00 --> 3133.78] You have Adam and Eve, +[3133.90 --> 3136.32] who are the first created humans, +[3136.50 --> 3138.52] and out of their bonding, +[3138.60 --> 3139.48] you have Cain and Abel. +[3139.56 --> 3142.62] We looked at the story of Abel earlier in this series. +[3144.90 --> 3148.18] They have a third son named Seth. +[3149.10 --> 3151.12] And then through a number of generations, +[3151.70 --> 3153.24] one of Seth's descendants, +[3153.56 --> 3155.14] many, many years later, is Noah. +[3155.84 --> 3157.52] Now, with Noah, we know the story, +[3157.58 --> 3158.70] and again, we've looked at it. +[3158.70 --> 3160.74] There's the sort of great reset, right? +[3161.66 --> 3163.58] And Noah's oldest son, +[3163.64 --> 3166.20] who entered into the ark with Noah +[3166.20 --> 3168.82] and his wife and brothers and their wives, +[3168.92 --> 3170.04] his oldest son, +[3171.30 --> 3172.52] named Seth, +[3173.88 --> 3174.66] or Shem, +[3174.84 --> 3176.90] carries the line forward, +[3177.66 --> 3179.44] again, a number of generations, +[3179.44 --> 3182.24] to a man named Terah. +[3183.30 --> 3184.90] Terah, we know, +[3184.90 --> 3186.92] is Abraham's father. +[3188.14 --> 3191.88] Terah lives in the land of Ur of the Chaldeans, +[3192.18 --> 3196.58] which is sort of east of modern-day Israel in that area. +[3197.68 --> 3200.40] Now, in Joshua 24, verse 2, +[3200.60 --> 3202.10] Joshua says to the people, +[3202.26 --> 3204.46] as they are coming back into the land, +[3204.54 --> 3205.94] having gone through the conquest, +[3206.40 --> 3208.50] Joshua says to all the people, +[3208.50 --> 3209.88] this is what the Lord, +[3210.02 --> 3211.42] the God of Israel, says, +[3211.94 --> 3213.64] long ago, your ancestors, +[3213.94 --> 3214.98] including Terah, +[3215.14 --> 3217.06] the father of Abraham and Nahor, +[3217.64 --> 3219.46] lived beyond the Euphrates River +[3219.46 --> 3222.36] and worshipped other gods. +[3223.24 --> 3224.56] And it's that last line, +[3224.68 --> 3225.76] and worshipped other gods, +[3225.80 --> 3228.28] that I want us to just hold to for a moment. +[3228.96 --> 3230.22] Because from Noah, +[3230.46 --> 3231.40] in the story of Noah, +[3231.48 --> 3232.72] you have this one family +[3232.72 --> 3235.38] that is the sign of hope for the world +[3235.38 --> 3237.22] and the promise of God, right, +[3237.30 --> 3239.08] comes to us through them. +[3239.94 --> 3242.56] To the generations down to Terah, +[3243.04 --> 3244.76] hope and that faith, +[3245.00 --> 3246.82] that belief in the creator God, +[3246.98 --> 3248.84] it's been lost. +[3250.02 --> 3251.44] It's gone, right? +[3251.52 --> 3253.38] Terah worshipped other gods. +[3254.22 --> 3256.76] So there's no hope for humanity left. +[3256.82 --> 3259.52] There's no memory of the living God. +[3259.64 --> 3261.80] There's no hope in the land. +[3261.80 --> 3263.88] And so hope has to come +[3263.88 --> 3265.80] from outside of the land. +[3266.92 --> 3268.32] This is where God comes in. +[3269.96 --> 3271.12] God comes to Abraham, +[3271.42 --> 3272.30] and he says, +[3272.34 --> 3273.38] it starts with a call, +[3273.50 --> 3274.00] he says, +[3274.44 --> 3275.48] leave your country, +[3275.80 --> 3276.48] your people, +[3276.66 --> 3277.84] and your father's household, +[3278.02 --> 3279.34] and go to the land +[3279.34 --> 3281.12] I will show you. +[3282.76 --> 3283.64] Now hear this, right? +[3283.68 --> 3285.42] Unless God calls you, +[3285.82 --> 3288.44] his promises will never be real to you. +[3289.54 --> 3291.10] But then notice, right, +[3291.10 --> 3292.34] in Abraham's story +[3292.34 --> 3294.30] and what Hebrews is picking up on +[3294.30 --> 3295.38] for us +[3295.38 --> 3298.92] is that this is God-active language. +[3299.12 --> 3301.30] This is God at work in the world +[3301.30 --> 3304.16] in the midst of his people, right? +[3304.22 --> 3305.06] God is at work, +[3305.16 --> 3308.50] but it's also church-active language. +[3308.70 --> 3311.06] It's also us-active language. +[3311.20 --> 3312.80] We have to respond. +[3312.96 --> 3315.08] We have to be part of God's work +[3315.08 --> 3315.60] in the world +[3315.60 --> 3317.64] because of his promises +[3317.64 --> 3318.98] to the world. +[3318.98 --> 3322.02] And God gives these kinds of promises +[3322.02 --> 3323.76] all throughout Scripture. +[3323.90 --> 3324.64] We don't have time. +[3324.80 --> 3326.26] We're going to go through each one, +[3326.34 --> 3327.10] but let me give you just +[3327.10 --> 3328.42] an indicative sampling. +[3329.28 --> 3331.00] Jeremiah 1, verse 5, +[3331.50 --> 3333.30] Before I formed you in the womb, +[3333.40 --> 3334.22] I knew you. +[3334.48 --> 3335.54] Before you were born, +[3335.68 --> 3337.18] I set you apart. +[3337.66 --> 3339.02] That is, I gave you a purpose, +[3339.18 --> 3339.96] he says to Jeremiah. +[3340.44 --> 3342.56] Isaiah 46, verse 4, +[3342.56 --> 3344.84] Even to your old age and gray hairs, +[3344.98 --> 3345.84] I am he. +[3346.18 --> 3348.34] I am he who will sustain you. +[3348.44 --> 3349.44] I have made you. +[3349.74 --> 3350.86] I will carry you. +[3351.08 --> 3352.42] I will sustain you. +[3352.42 --> 3354.60] And I will rescue you. +[3355.20 --> 3358.26] The promises of God for his people. +[3358.44 --> 3359.80] And then Jeremiah 29, 11, +[3360.16 --> 3362.00] For I know the plans I have for you, +[3362.12 --> 3362.84] declares the Lord. +[3362.96 --> 3364.10] Plans to prosper you +[3364.10 --> 3365.16] and not to harm you. +[3365.28 --> 3366.46] Plans to give you a hope +[3366.46 --> 3367.84] and a future. +[3369.20 --> 3370.76] Over and over and over again +[3370.76 --> 3371.36] in Scripture, +[3371.60 --> 3373.58] just like spoken to Abraham, +[3373.90 --> 3377.54] God's promises are many and sure. +[3378.38 --> 3380.34] And with his call, +[3380.34 --> 3382.76] those promises pull us +[3382.76 --> 3385.56] into unknown places. +[3389.90 --> 3393.14] In his book on Christian leadership +[3393.14 --> 3394.66] in the 21st century, +[3395.20 --> 3396.40] Todd Bolsinger, +[3397.18 --> 3398.72] he asks the question, +[3398.72 --> 3400.86] what does it look like +[3400.86 --> 3401.90] for the church +[3401.90 --> 3403.86] to go off the map? +[3405.44 --> 3407.00] Now he's using that phrase intentionally. +[3407.14 --> 3408.30] He, in his book, +[3408.42 --> 3409.90] bases it on the story +[3409.90 --> 3411.80] of Lewis and Clark. +[3412.96 --> 3413.98] Lewis and Clark +[3413.98 --> 3415.86] in the age of American expansionism +[3416.50 --> 3419.32] were mapping out +[3419.32 --> 3421.32] the westward growth +[3421.32 --> 3422.54] of the country. +[3423.38 --> 3425.14] And the plan that they had +[3425.14 --> 3425.70] at the beginning +[3425.70 --> 3427.56] was to canoe +[3427.56 --> 3429.62] down the Missouri River +[3429.62 --> 3430.74] and to the west +[3430.74 --> 3432.04] until they hit +[3432.04 --> 3432.86] the next ocean. +[3434.22 --> 3435.16] And so they packed +[3435.16 --> 3436.02] their gear +[3436.02 --> 3437.08] into the canoe +[3437.08 --> 3438.52] and away they went. +[3439.60 --> 3440.82] And for a time, +[3440.94 --> 3441.16] right, +[3441.20 --> 3441.72] it was good +[3441.72 --> 3442.46] and that worked. +[3442.78 --> 3443.40] They tracked +[3443.40 --> 3444.54] mile after mile +[3444.54 --> 3445.38] down the river +[3445.38 --> 3446.88] paddling away +[3446.88 --> 3447.72] from horizon +[3447.72 --> 3448.78] in the morning +[3448.78 --> 3450.18] to the next horizon +[3450.18 --> 3451.26] in the evening. +[3451.42 --> 3452.70] Away they went. +[3452.92 --> 3453.74] Down and down +[3453.74 --> 3454.76] they went for weeks +[3454.76 --> 3455.52] and for months. +[3457.50 --> 3458.20] But you know +[3458.20 --> 3458.62] what happened? +[3460.84 --> 3461.82] They ran into +[3461.82 --> 3462.82] a little mountain range +[3462.82 --> 3464.66] called the Rockies. +[3465.82 --> 3466.84] And all of a sudden, +[3467.00 --> 3467.58] their canoe +[3467.58 --> 3469.10] was no longer +[3469.10 --> 3469.82] the right tool +[3469.82 --> 3470.44] for the job. +[3471.86 --> 3472.18] Right? +[3472.22 --> 3473.50] They had to reimagine +[3473.50 --> 3474.56] the journey. +[3474.70 --> 3475.24] They had to make +[3475.24 --> 3476.14] a new plan. +[3476.80 --> 3476.92] Right? +[3476.94 --> 3477.58] The equipment +[3477.58 --> 3478.54] that they had, +[3478.80 --> 3479.08] right, +[3479.28 --> 3480.68] that they prepared for +[3480.68 --> 3481.84] was based off +[3481.84 --> 3482.56] of a map +[3482.56 --> 3483.72] that they had +[3483.72 --> 3484.42] already made +[3484.42 --> 3485.28] but they were +[3485.28 --> 3485.92] off the map. +[3487.12 --> 3488.04] They were somewhere +[3488.04 --> 3488.94] totally new. +[3490.42 --> 3490.92] A canoe +[3490.92 --> 3491.98] isn't going to help +[3491.98 --> 3492.86] you get up a mountain. +[3494.96 --> 3495.72] And so they had +[3495.72 --> 3496.56] to figure out +[3496.56 --> 3498.04] how to traverse it. +[3499.26 --> 3500.10] Bolsinger's point +[3500.10 --> 3500.88] in that book +[3500.88 --> 3501.34] is that +[3501.34 --> 3502.60] that's where +[3502.60 --> 3503.74] the church is +[3503.74 --> 3505.66] in the 21st century. +[3506.58 --> 3507.02] Right? +[3507.06 --> 3508.18] In the 21st century +[3508.18 --> 3509.12] western world, +[3509.12 --> 3510.64] we've been canoeing +[3510.64 --> 3511.84] along just fine +[3511.84 --> 3512.66] for maybe +[3512.66 --> 3513.60] a thousand years. +[3515.54 --> 3516.64] But now the Rockies +[3516.64 --> 3517.42] are in front of us. +[3519.08 --> 3520.20] Maybe they're even here. +[3521.82 --> 3523.10] We're off the map +[3523.10 --> 3525.24] and we need to come up +[3525.24 --> 3526.26] with something new +[3526.26 --> 3527.34] to traverse +[3527.34 --> 3527.90] what's ahead. +[3528.90 --> 3529.36] Right? +[3529.42 --> 3530.48] We have never been +[3530.48 --> 3531.06] the church +[3531.06 --> 3532.48] in the 21st century. +[3533.66 --> 3534.88] We've never been +[3534.88 --> 3535.44] Christians +[3535.44 --> 3536.54] in an increasingly +[3536.54 --> 3537.74] post-Christian +[3537.74 --> 3538.84] society. +[3539.12 --> 3541.82] But it's only +[3541.82 --> 3542.38] going to get +[3542.38 --> 3543.22] more difficult +[3543.22 --> 3544.50] to be faithful +[3544.50 --> 3545.64] disciples of Jesus +[3545.64 --> 3546.52] in the modern +[3546.52 --> 3547.84] western world. +[3549.22 --> 3550.00] That is, +[3550.06 --> 3550.72] if we want to +[3550.72 --> 3551.54] hang on to +[3551.54 --> 3552.86] our distinctives +[3552.86 --> 3553.66] about being Christian, +[3553.72 --> 3554.66] if we want to hang on +[3554.66 --> 3556.16] to the peculiarities +[3556.16 --> 3557.24] that make us +[3557.24 --> 3558.12] the people of God. +[3559.32 --> 3559.64] Right? +[3559.70 --> 3560.86] There will come a day, +[3560.90 --> 3562.38] if it hasn't already come, +[3562.78 --> 3563.96] when the presumption +[3563.96 --> 3565.48] of Christian privilege +[3565.48 --> 3567.30] will no longer +[3567.30 --> 3567.98] be possible. +[3567.98 --> 3568.08] people. +[3569.78 --> 3570.02] Now, +[3570.86 --> 3573.46] if you've heard me +[3573.46 --> 3574.32] on this before, +[3574.50 --> 3575.48] you know that part +[3575.48 --> 3575.92] of me, +[3577.20 --> 3577.98] as terrifying +[3577.98 --> 3578.94] as it may be, +[3580.12 --> 3580.94] thinks that's probably +[3580.94 --> 3581.70] a good thing. +[3583.76 --> 3583.98] Right? +[3584.06 --> 3585.78] When you can't tell +[3585.78 --> 3586.62] the difference +[3586.62 --> 3587.38] between people +[3587.38 --> 3588.02] who profess +[3588.02 --> 3588.88] to be Christian +[3588.88 --> 3589.98] from people +[3589.98 --> 3591.28] who act +[3591.28 --> 3592.02] or profess +[3592.02 --> 3592.56] blatantly +[3592.56 --> 3594.30] against Christianity, +[3594.30 --> 3596.06] you've got a problem. +[3597.78 --> 3598.54] And there are +[3598.54 --> 3599.02] some times +[3599.02 --> 3599.50] we look around +[3599.50 --> 3599.80] the world, +[3599.88 --> 3600.56] that's what we see. +[3601.52 --> 3602.22] When people +[3602.22 --> 3603.52] who attend church +[3603.52 --> 3604.62] look and act +[3604.62 --> 3605.12] and talk +[3605.12 --> 3606.08] exactly the same +[3606.08 --> 3606.98] as everyone else, +[3607.64 --> 3608.58] except for those +[3608.58 --> 3609.86] hour and a half +[3609.86 --> 3611.74] or two hours +[3611.74 --> 3612.26] if you're here +[3612.26 --> 3613.52] on a communion Sunday, +[3613.78 --> 3615.88] that's a problem. +[3615.88 --> 3619.06] But that's not +[3619.06 --> 3619.94] all that I mean +[3619.94 --> 3620.88] when I talk +[3620.88 --> 3621.94] about losing +[3621.94 --> 3622.82] the presumption +[3622.82 --> 3624.12] of privilege. +[3625.38 --> 3626.38] Matt Tuninga +[3626.38 --> 3627.84] is a professor +[3627.84 --> 3628.54] of ethics +[3628.54 --> 3629.52] at Calvin Seminary. +[3630.56 --> 3631.50] He's wondered +[3631.50 --> 3632.20] about this +[3632.20 --> 3633.14] in his own writing +[3633.14 --> 3633.72] when it comes +[3633.72 --> 3634.76] to ethics. +[3634.98 --> 3635.44] He says that +[3635.44 --> 3636.16] no longer +[3636.16 --> 3636.88] can you talk +[3636.88 --> 3638.10] about ethics, +[3638.60 --> 3639.46] the way people +[3639.46 --> 3640.16] should behave +[3640.16 --> 3642.26] or certain behaviors, +[3642.26 --> 3643.14] assuming +[3643.14 --> 3644.76] a universal +[3644.76 --> 3645.64] moral order. +[3647.12 --> 3647.88] No longer, +[3648.12 --> 3649.06] and let's be honest, +[3649.46 --> 3650.16] it hasn't been +[3650.16 --> 3651.00] this way for a while, +[3651.84 --> 3652.76] especially in Europe +[3652.76 --> 3653.64] and increasingly +[3653.64 --> 3654.22] in Canada, +[3654.78 --> 3655.88] can you say +[3655.88 --> 3657.24] the Bible says so, +[3658.16 --> 3659.18] so go and do it? +[3660.40 --> 3661.14] Or the Bible +[3661.14 --> 3662.16] doesn't say so, +[3662.50 --> 3663.30] so don't do it. +[3665.20 --> 3666.18] For instance, +[3667.04 --> 3667.88] the Bible +[3667.88 --> 3668.78] has a really +[3668.78 --> 3670.22] high bar +[3670.22 --> 3671.98] for sexual ethics, +[3671.98 --> 3672.90] for single people +[3672.90 --> 3673.74] and for married +[3673.74 --> 3674.48] people alike. +[3675.26 --> 3676.52] And that high bar +[3676.52 --> 3677.30] isn't given +[3677.30 --> 3678.26] to prevent +[3678.26 --> 3679.60] your flourishing +[3679.60 --> 3680.34] or to steal +[3680.34 --> 3680.98] your joy, +[3681.26 --> 3682.48] that high bar +[3682.48 --> 3683.58] is actually given +[3683.58 --> 3684.78] to increase +[3684.78 --> 3685.76] your joy, +[3685.92 --> 3686.96] to increase +[3686.96 --> 3687.86] your opportunity +[3687.86 --> 3688.66] for flourishing, +[3688.80 --> 3690.62] for being a human being +[3690.62 --> 3692.00] fully alive. +[3692.48 --> 3694.18] Because that high bar +[3694.18 --> 3695.78] reflects God's design +[3695.78 --> 3696.60] and his intent +[3696.60 --> 3698.24] for our life. +[3699.86 --> 3701.08] There's a third century +[3701.08 --> 3702.16] church father +[3702.16 --> 3703.10] named Aaron Neus. +[3703.22 --> 3703.80] He says that +[3703.80 --> 3705.26] the glory of God +[3705.26 --> 3706.54] is the human being +[3706.54 --> 3707.50] fully alive. +[3708.44 --> 3709.02] And so, +[3709.18 --> 3710.12] as human beings +[3710.12 --> 3711.60] pursuing the glory +[3711.60 --> 3711.94] of God, +[3712.02 --> 3713.42] that's where we find +[3713.42 --> 3714.98] our joy. +[3715.08 --> 3715.88] That's where we find +[3715.88 --> 3716.34] what it means +[3716.34 --> 3717.46] to be fully human, +[3718.00 --> 3718.70] fully alive. +[3719.86 --> 3721.24] But in our churches +[3721.24 --> 3723.50] and maybe +[3723.50 --> 3725.20] in our homes, +[3725.20 --> 3726.88] we've got such +[3726.88 --> 3727.74] a hard time +[3727.74 --> 3728.46] talking about +[3728.46 --> 3730.06] sex and sexuality +[3730.06 --> 3731.28] for single people +[3731.28 --> 3732.66] and for married people. +[3733.56 --> 3734.42] And when it comes +[3734.42 --> 3735.44] to practice, +[3735.70 --> 3736.82] many of us prove +[3736.82 --> 3737.38] that we don't +[3737.38 --> 3738.28] really believe +[3738.28 --> 3739.74] what we read +[3739.74 --> 3740.62] or what maybe +[3740.62 --> 3741.60] the pastor says +[3741.60 --> 3742.46] on Sunday. +[3742.56 --> 3743.44] We don't really believe +[3743.44 --> 3744.60] what the Bible says +[3744.60 --> 3745.60] about sexual ethics +[3745.60 --> 3747.00] as for our flourishing +[3747.00 --> 3748.14] and for our joy. +[3748.54 --> 3748.90] Instead, +[3749.30 --> 3749.96] we default +[3749.96 --> 3750.94] to our own ideas. +[3752.66 --> 3753.04] Right at Root, +[3753.04 --> 3753.74] we think we've got +[3753.74 --> 3754.96] a better plan. +[3755.14 --> 3756.16] We've got it figured out. +[3757.42 --> 3758.22] And this happens +[3758.22 --> 3759.04] over and over again. +[3759.14 --> 3759.26] Right? +[3759.26 --> 3760.30] We have the same idea +[3760.30 --> 3761.20] around abortion +[3761.20 --> 3762.70] or end-of-life issues +[3762.70 --> 3763.86] about medical assistance +[3763.86 --> 3764.38] and dying +[3764.38 --> 3765.62] or drug use +[3765.62 --> 3766.90] and safe injection sites. +[3767.08 --> 3768.18] And I want to be +[3768.18 --> 3768.80] really clear. +[3769.52 --> 3770.30] I'm not trying to say +[3770.30 --> 3771.10] that any of these +[3771.10 --> 3772.30] are simple issues +[3772.30 --> 3773.38] and that if we +[3773.38 --> 3774.62] just read the Bible, +[3774.78 --> 3775.26] all Christians +[3775.26 --> 3776.20] would agree on them. +[3777.46 --> 3778.28] I'm simply making +[3778.28 --> 3778.78] the point +[3778.78 --> 3780.10] that you can +[3780.10 --> 3781.48] no longer assume +[3781.48 --> 3782.18] a position +[3782.18 --> 3783.18] is valid +[3783.18 --> 3784.70] because it happens +[3784.70 --> 3786.18] to be the Christian position. +[3787.34 --> 3788.54] Once that was true, +[3789.90 --> 3790.94] that is no longer true. +[3792.02 --> 3792.72] In fact, +[3792.80 --> 3794.12] if you try to do that, +[3794.16 --> 3794.88] you'll likely get +[3794.88 --> 3795.66] more opposition +[3795.66 --> 3797.32] in the public sphere. +[3798.26 --> 3799.26] And this is new. +[3799.84 --> 3800.70] This is unknown +[3800.70 --> 3802.26] and an unprecedented +[3802.26 --> 3803.02] landscape +[3803.02 --> 3804.16] for us as the church. +[3804.28 --> 3805.40] We are off the map. +[3806.60 --> 3807.04] And so, +[3807.12 --> 3808.18] we've got to ask ourselves, +[3808.60 --> 3809.54] what does it mean +[3809.54 --> 3810.40] to be disciples +[3810.40 --> 3811.38] of Jesus? +[3811.38 --> 3811.98] What does it mean +[3811.98 --> 3812.96] to be the church, +[3812.96 --> 3814.62] to do church, +[3815.62 --> 3816.80] when like Abraham, +[3817.08 --> 3817.64] we are called +[3817.64 --> 3818.40] into a land +[3818.40 --> 3819.26] we know not of? +[3821.60 --> 3821.92] Now, +[3822.28 --> 3823.12] don't hear what +[3823.12 --> 3823.64] I'm not saying, +[3823.72 --> 3823.86] right? +[3823.90 --> 3824.50] Because in the midst +[3824.50 --> 3825.14] of all of this, +[3825.24 --> 3826.44] I am not challenging +[3826.44 --> 3828.06] the sovereignty of God. +[3828.16 --> 3829.14] I am not questioning +[3829.14 --> 3830.32] the authority +[3830.32 --> 3831.44] or the value +[3831.44 --> 3832.14] of the Bible +[3832.14 --> 3833.56] or the exclusivity +[3833.56 --> 3834.96] of Jesus' atonement, +[3835.34 --> 3835.58] right? +[3835.68 --> 3836.28] In fact, +[3836.40 --> 3837.42] what I'm confident of, +[3837.46 --> 3838.14] the answer to +[3838.14 --> 3839.02] how we do this +[3839.02 --> 3841.22] is not by compromising +[3841.22 --> 3842.18] or becoming +[3842.18 --> 3842.70] quote-unquote +[3842.70 --> 3843.22] progressive. +[3844.58 --> 3844.94] In fact, +[3845.00 --> 3845.60] I'm counting +[3845.60 --> 3846.62] on those old, +[3846.68 --> 3847.54] old truths +[3847.54 --> 3848.32] to be true, +[3848.44 --> 3849.36] those orthodox +[3849.36 --> 3850.52] statements of faith +[3850.52 --> 3851.14] to be true +[3851.14 --> 3852.52] in order for us +[3852.52 --> 3853.68] to step confidently +[3853.68 --> 3856.02] into this unknown future. +[3856.56 --> 3857.32] But the context +[3857.32 --> 3858.00] we face +[3858.00 --> 3859.26] is different, +[3859.88 --> 3860.10] right? +[3860.12 --> 3861.46] And how we live +[3861.46 --> 3861.98] and present +[3861.98 --> 3862.50] and preach +[3862.50 --> 3862.90] and teach +[3862.90 --> 3863.50] and practice +[3863.50 --> 3864.28] these truths +[3864.28 --> 3865.90] will be different. +[3865.90 --> 3867.28] Now, +[3867.32 --> 3868.10] I know some of you +[3868.10 --> 3868.86] are hearing this +[3868.86 --> 3869.46] and you're thinking, +[3869.84 --> 3869.96] well, +[3870.04 --> 3870.20] you know, +[3870.26 --> 3870.72] it's probably +[3870.72 --> 3871.60] not that different +[3871.60 --> 3872.60] as he's making +[3872.60 --> 3873.26] it out to be. +[3874.30 --> 3874.76] And I'm going +[3874.76 --> 3875.38] to be honest, +[3876.06 --> 3877.28] for a certain +[3877.28 --> 3879.42] generation of you +[3879.42 --> 3880.90] living here +[3880.90 --> 3881.54] in Langley, +[3882.34 --> 3883.30] the Bible belt +[3883.30 --> 3884.78] of British Columbia, +[3885.24 --> 3886.40] it still feels +[3886.40 --> 3887.14] pretty safe. +[3888.12 --> 3888.94] It still feels +[3888.94 --> 3889.62] pretty easy. +[3891.78 --> 3892.56] But if you're +[3892.56 --> 3893.28] in your 20s, +[3893.28 --> 3895.30] you don't feel +[3895.30 --> 3896.04] that same thing. +[3897.52 --> 3897.92] If you're +[3897.92 --> 3898.88] in your 30s, +[3899.56 --> 3900.08] you're going, +[3900.20 --> 3900.40] yeah, +[3900.56 --> 3901.72] that's not +[3901.72 --> 3902.38] really comfortable +[3902.38 --> 3904.36] for me anymore. +[3906.28 --> 3907.08] And so, +[3907.94 --> 3908.74] in this +[3908.74 --> 3909.40] uncharted +[3909.40 --> 3910.60] territory, +[3910.88 --> 3912.64] and if you +[3912.64 --> 3913.92] are confident +[3913.92 --> 3914.80] and secure, +[3915.44 --> 3916.72] please help +[3916.72 --> 3917.64] those of us +[3917.64 --> 3918.56] who aren't +[3918.56 --> 3919.72] or those of us +[3919.72 --> 3920.30] who are facing +[3920.30 --> 3920.94] these struggles +[3920.94 --> 3921.64] every day +[3921.64 --> 3922.72] in our lives. +[3922.72 --> 3923.26] we've got to +[3923.26 --> 3924.10] ask these questions. +[3924.24 --> 3924.68] What does it mean +[3924.68 --> 3925.42] for us to be +[3925.42 --> 3926.28] off the map +[3926.28 --> 3926.86] and how do we +[3926.86 --> 3927.84] equip ourselves +[3927.84 --> 3928.92] for it? +[3929.18 --> 3929.66] How do we +[3929.66 --> 3930.66] step into +[3930.66 --> 3931.74] this unknown +[3931.74 --> 3933.16] and let God's +[3933.16 --> 3933.64] promises +[3933.64 --> 3935.04] equip us? +[3936.28 --> 3936.88] Because that's +[3936.88 --> 3937.62] what Abraham did +[3937.62 --> 3938.14] and we're looking +[3938.14 --> 3938.68] to him as our +[3938.68 --> 3939.84] model, right? +[3939.98 --> 3940.60] God said, +[3940.84 --> 3941.62] go to the land +[3941.62 --> 3942.84] and Abraham +[3942.84 --> 3943.18] was like, +[3943.24 --> 3943.48] where? +[3943.74 --> 3944.28] What land? +[3945.36 --> 3945.84] And God said, +[3945.90 --> 3946.64] go to the land, +[3946.76 --> 3947.88] I will show you. +[3949.60 --> 3949.82] Right? +[3949.82 --> 3950.34] In verse 1, +[3950.40 --> 3950.82] he says that. +[3951.50 --> 3952.32] Go to the, +[3952.34 --> 3953.28] verse 1 of +[3953.28 --> 3954.44] the Genesis 12 +[3954.44 --> 3955.14] text, +[3955.22 --> 3955.48] he says, +[3955.82 --> 3956.46] go to the land, +[3956.56 --> 3957.84] I will show you. +[3957.90 --> 3958.58] It's a promise +[3958.58 --> 3959.70] and Abraham +[3959.70 --> 3960.66] has to step +[3960.66 --> 3961.34] forward +[3961.34 --> 3962.48] before it's +[3962.48 --> 3963.68] even visually +[3963.68 --> 3964.66] available to him. +[3964.78 --> 3965.54] Before it's +[3965.54 --> 3966.54] even real, +[3966.66 --> 3967.48] he has to step +[3967.48 --> 3968.38] into it. +[3969.08 --> 3969.48] And that's the +[3969.48 --> 3970.08] very faith +[3970.08 --> 3970.84] that Hebrews +[3970.84 --> 3971.78] then holds +[3971.78 --> 3973.12] Abraham up for +[3973.12 --> 3974.02] as an example +[3974.02 --> 3974.54] for us. +[3974.92 --> 3975.46] In verse 8, +[3976.18 --> 3977.08] Norah read for us, +[3977.08 --> 3977.94] by faith, +[3978.10 --> 3978.46] Abraham, +[3978.70 --> 3979.08] when called +[3979.08 --> 3980.04] to go to a place +[3980.04 --> 3980.54] he would later +[3980.54 --> 3981.36] receive as his +[3981.36 --> 3981.84] inheritance, +[3982.50 --> 3983.48] obeyed and went, +[3983.86 --> 3984.66] even though he +[3984.66 --> 3985.58] did not know +[3985.58 --> 3986.72] where he was +[3986.72 --> 3987.06] going. +[3988.70 --> 3989.60] And he went +[3989.60 --> 3991.50] and he made +[3991.50 --> 3992.04] a home +[3992.04 --> 3993.24] in that land. +[3994.40 --> 3995.14] And even though +[3995.14 --> 3995.72] he made a home +[3995.72 --> 3995.98] there, +[3996.06 --> 3997.28] he still lived, +[3997.36 --> 3997.76] we read, +[3997.84 --> 3998.56] as a stranger +[3998.56 --> 4000.06] and as a +[4000.06 --> 4000.46] foreigner +[4000.46 --> 4001.42] or a forever +[4001.42 --> 4002.04] foreigner. +[4003.40 --> 4004.16] And then if you +[4004.16 --> 4005.02] know Abraham's +[4005.02 --> 4005.48] story, +[4005.64 --> 4006.54] the same pattern +[4006.54 --> 4007.60] continues. +[4008.56 --> 4008.82] Right? +[4008.90 --> 4009.54] He's go to a +[4009.54 --> 4009.80] land. +[4009.92 --> 4010.16] Where? +[4010.32 --> 4010.80] What land? +[4011.10 --> 4011.94] I'll show you. +[4012.42 --> 4012.56] Right? +[4012.60 --> 4012.86] He says, +[4013.00 --> 4014.12] you will have +[4014.12 --> 4014.56] a son. +[4015.24 --> 4015.60] When? +[4016.14 --> 4016.74] God says, +[4016.80 --> 4017.16] effectively, +[4017.38 --> 4017.94] I'll tell you +[4017.94 --> 4018.22] later. +[4018.68 --> 4019.14] Right now, +[4019.22 --> 4019.66] just wait. +[4020.98 --> 4021.46] And then when +[4021.46 --> 4022.12] he does finally +[4022.12 --> 4022.76] have a son, +[4022.94 --> 4023.32] Isaac, +[4023.82 --> 4024.38] God says, +[4024.48 --> 4024.94] take him up +[4024.94 --> 4025.36] a mountain. +[4026.42 --> 4026.78] Abraham's like, +[4026.84 --> 4027.08] why? +[4028.94 --> 4029.50] And God says, +[4029.52 --> 4029.84] you'll see +[4029.84 --> 4030.26] when you get +[4030.26 --> 4030.54] there. +[4031.90 --> 4032.60] The Christian +[4032.60 --> 4034.00] life is one +[4034.00 --> 4034.64] of following +[4034.64 --> 4035.48] after God's +[4035.48 --> 4036.48] leading when +[4036.48 --> 4037.26] you don't know +[4037.26 --> 4037.74] where it's +[4037.74 --> 4038.30] going to take +[4038.30 --> 4039.10] you or when +[4039.10 --> 4039.64] you don't know +[4039.64 --> 4040.04] how you're +[4040.04 --> 4040.36] going to get +[4040.36 --> 4040.64] there. +[4041.12 --> 4041.72] The Christian +[4041.72 --> 4042.46] life is one +[4042.46 --> 4042.88] that takes +[4042.88 --> 4043.48] the promises +[4043.48 --> 4044.20] of God +[4044.20 --> 4045.18] and then tests +[4045.18 --> 4046.16] them in the +[4046.16 --> 4046.84] unknown of +[4046.84 --> 4047.38] what is ahead. +[4048.16 --> 4048.82] That's what +[4048.82 --> 4049.56] Abraham had +[4049.56 --> 4050.16] to do and +[4050.16 --> 4050.64] that's what +[4050.64 --> 4051.44] our churches +[4051.44 --> 4051.88] are being +[4051.88 --> 4052.34] called to +[4052.34 --> 4053.24] do now. +[4054.22 --> 4054.90] And this +[4054.90 --> 4055.34] is what +[4055.34 --> 4056.02] that faith +[4056.02 --> 4057.10] looks like. +[4057.34 --> 4057.44] Right? +[4057.52 --> 4058.28] Stepping out +[4058.28 --> 4058.90] of our +[4058.90 --> 4060.20] known zones, +[4060.32 --> 4060.76] out of our +[4060.76 --> 4061.64] comfort zones, +[4061.86 --> 4062.54] into the +[4062.54 --> 4062.92] unknown, +[4063.26 --> 4063.72] into the +[4063.72 --> 4064.24] uncomfortable. +[4064.24 --> 4066.38] It's not +[4066.38 --> 4067.06] faith to +[4067.06 --> 4067.52] do what +[4067.52 --> 4068.12] you already +[4068.12 --> 4068.54] know. +[4069.02 --> 4069.56] It doesn't +[4069.56 --> 4070.10] take faith +[4070.10 --> 4070.72] to do what +[4070.72 --> 4071.26] you're already +[4071.26 --> 4071.82] able to +[4071.82 --> 4072.10] do. +[4072.76 --> 4073.44] It takes +[4073.44 --> 4074.00] faith to +[4074.00 --> 4074.22] say, +[4074.62 --> 4074.98] Lord, I +[4074.98 --> 4075.30] don't know +[4075.30 --> 4075.58] how to +[4075.58 --> 4076.12] do this. +[4076.72 --> 4077.30] It takes +[4077.30 --> 4077.76] faith to +[4077.76 --> 4078.10] say, God, +[4078.14 --> 4078.38] I don't +[4078.38 --> 4078.76] know where +[4078.76 --> 4079.34] we're going, +[4080.34 --> 4081.20] but I'm +[4081.20 --> 4081.62] faithfully +[4081.62 --> 4083.30] following in +[4083.30 --> 4083.68] obedience. +[4084.26 --> 4084.90] It takes +[4084.90 --> 4085.46] faith to +[4085.46 --> 4086.52] say, we +[4086.52 --> 4086.98] don't have +[4086.98 --> 4087.66] a map for +[4087.66 --> 4088.04] this. +[4089.42 --> 4089.68] And so, +[4089.76 --> 4090.16] God, do +[4090.16 --> 4091.24] something in +[4091.24 --> 4092.50] our midst and +[4092.50 --> 4093.08] show us a +[4093.08 --> 4093.64] way forward. +[4095.24 --> 4095.82] The question +[4095.82 --> 4096.52] isn't what +[4096.52 --> 4097.14] are we going +[4097.14 --> 4098.00] to do or +[4098.00 --> 4098.58] where are we +[4098.58 --> 4099.10] going because +[4099.10 --> 4100.10] God has an +[4100.10 --> 4100.96] emerging future +[4100.96 --> 4101.84] for us and +[4101.84 --> 4102.54] for you and +[4102.54 --> 4103.70] for your life and +[4103.70 --> 4104.28] for all of our +[4104.28 --> 4104.58] churches. +[4104.72 --> 4105.70] And he knows +[4105.70 --> 4107.72] it, but he +[4107.72 --> 4109.12] says, I +[4109.12 --> 4109.52] will show +[4109.52 --> 4109.78] you. +[4111.22 --> 4111.62] And so, +[4111.68 --> 4111.96] you've got to +[4111.96 --> 4112.24] step. +[4114.00 --> 4114.62] So, our +[4114.62 --> 4115.26] question really +[4115.26 --> 4116.28] is how are we +[4116.28 --> 4117.34] going to step? +[4118.42 --> 4118.76] Right? +[4118.80 --> 4119.12] With what +[4119.12 --> 4119.86] attitude and +[4119.86 --> 4120.28] with what +[4120.28 --> 4120.92] faith? +[4122.26 --> 4122.74] I want you +[4122.74 --> 4123.04] to notice +[4123.04 --> 4123.62] something about +[4123.62 --> 4125.08] Abraham's story, +[4125.16 --> 4125.78] about how he +[4125.78 --> 4126.38] could step +[4126.38 --> 4126.72] out. +[4126.82 --> 4127.28] Notice what +[4127.28 --> 4128.36] God says to +[4128.36 --> 4128.48] him. +[4128.56 --> 4129.16] God promises +[4129.16 --> 4129.70] him that he +[4129.70 --> 4130.08] will be a +[4130.08 --> 4130.72] great nation +[4130.72 --> 4131.70] and that from +[4131.70 --> 4133.06] him all of +[4133.06 --> 4133.80] God's chosen +[4133.80 --> 4134.72] people would +[4134.72 --> 4135.36] come, that +[4135.36 --> 4136.04] this nation +[4136.04 --> 4136.68] would bless +[4136.68 --> 4137.68] every nation. +[4139.40 --> 4140.32] But where +[4140.32 --> 4141.18] does that +[4141.18 --> 4143.36] promise start? +[4143.54 --> 4143.92] Where does +[4143.92 --> 4144.66] that blessing +[4144.66 --> 4145.60] every nation +[4145.60 --> 4146.48] start? +[4148.48 --> 4149.20] Starts with +[4149.20 --> 4149.60] the sun. +[4149.60 --> 4152.76] God told +[4152.76 --> 4154.32] Abraham that +[4154.32 --> 4155.50] his wife, +[4155.86 --> 4156.64] Sarah, then +[4156.64 --> 4157.54] called Sarai, +[4157.68 --> 4158.16] would have a +[4158.16 --> 4158.42] son. +[4159.62 --> 4160.34] She is +[4160.34 --> 4161.20] barren and +[4161.20 --> 4162.30] Abraham is +[4162.30 --> 4162.80] old. +[4169.14 --> 4170.36] So old +[4170.36 --> 4171.58] that our +[4171.58 --> 4172.48] text says +[4172.48 --> 4173.60] that, +[4173.60 --> 4185.72] God says, +[4186.14 --> 4188.14] look to the +[4188.14 --> 4188.40] sun. +[4189.84 --> 4190.50] Look to the +[4190.50 --> 4191.24] promise of a +[4191.24 --> 4191.94] sun as a +[4191.94 --> 4193.22] guarantee of +[4193.22 --> 4193.84] the world +[4193.84 --> 4195.46] blessing father +[4195.46 --> 4196.04] of many +[4196.04 --> 4196.52] nations. +[4196.90 --> 4197.40] Look to the +[4197.40 --> 4197.68] sun. +[4199.06 --> 4199.74] And underlying +[4199.74 --> 4200.96] God's radical +[4200.96 --> 4202.26] call to Abraham +[4202.26 --> 4203.62] to step out +[4203.62 --> 4204.48] in uncomfortable +[4204.48 --> 4205.52] faith into +[4205.52 --> 4206.14] the unknown +[4206.14 --> 4206.74] is this +[4206.74 --> 4207.54] banner, +[4207.90 --> 4208.48] look to the +[4208.48 --> 4208.76] sun. +[4210.40 --> 4211.02] And then +[4211.02 --> 4212.66] Isaac points +[4212.66 --> 4213.68] us to the +[4213.68 --> 4214.42] sun, the +[4214.42 --> 4214.86] true and +[4214.86 --> 4216.02] better sun, +[4217.22 --> 4217.66] the sun we +[4217.66 --> 4218.04] know to be +[4218.04 --> 4218.36] Jesus. +[4220.30 --> 4221.18] And Jesus +[4221.18 --> 4221.72] follows the +[4221.72 --> 4222.32] same pattern. +[4223.16 --> 4223.82] He left +[4223.82 --> 4225.14] his family, +[4225.34 --> 4226.46] his eternal +[4226.46 --> 4227.64] life-giving, +[4227.84 --> 4228.86] love-living, +[4229.04 --> 4229.90] trinity-dancing, +[4230.08 --> 4230.46] fellowship, +[4230.90 --> 4231.46] family, +[4231.46 --> 4232.00] father, +[4232.20 --> 4232.46] son, +[4232.54 --> 4232.86] and holy +[4232.86 --> 4233.16] spirit. +[4233.22 --> 4234.02] He gave +[4234.02 --> 4234.42] that up. +[4234.50 --> 4235.08] He emptied +[4235.08 --> 4235.76] himself of +[4235.76 --> 4235.92] that. +[4236.00 --> 4236.68] He left +[4236.68 --> 4237.32] the comfort +[4237.32 --> 4237.86] and the +[4237.86 --> 4238.56] security of +[4238.56 --> 4239.16] heaven and +[4239.16 --> 4239.92] he exchanged +[4239.92 --> 4240.54] that for a +[4240.54 --> 4241.26] world that +[4241.26 --> 4241.74] did not +[4241.74 --> 4242.48] recognize him. +[4243.32 --> 4243.84] He came to +[4243.84 --> 4244.22] his own, +[4244.28 --> 4244.70] but his own +[4244.70 --> 4245.18] didn't see +[4245.18 --> 4245.42] him, +[4245.78 --> 4246.62] though it +[4246.62 --> 4247.28] was created +[4247.28 --> 4247.96] by him. +[4249.08 --> 4249.80] The creator +[4249.80 --> 4251.20] Jesus condescended +[4251.20 --> 4252.62] such that he +[4252.62 --> 4253.42] had to learn +[4253.42 --> 4254.66] obedience and +[4254.66 --> 4255.34] that obedience +[4255.34 --> 4256.26] learned took +[4256.26 --> 4257.12] him to death, +[4257.40 --> 4258.42] even death on +[4258.42 --> 4258.98] a cursed +[4258.98 --> 4259.88] cross. +[4259.88 --> 4259.96] cross. +[4261.00 --> 4261.56] And in his +[4261.56 --> 4261.88] death, +[4262.00 --> 4262.88] he descended +[4262.88 --> 4264.26] into hell. +[4266.08 --> 4266.48] You think +[4266.48 --> 4267.24] Abraham had to +[4267.24 --> 4267.62] leave his +[4267.62 --> 4268.36] father behind? +[4269.32 --> 4270.02] Jesus was +[4270.02 --> 4271.10] forsaken by +[4271.10 --> 4271.62] his father. +[4272.00 --> 4272.38] You think +[4272.38 --> 4273.26] Abraham had to +[4273.26 --> 4273.94] go into a +[4273.94 --> 4274.54] land he knew +[4274.54 --> 4275.10] not of? +[4275.22 --> 4275.78] Jesus went +[4275.78 --> 4276.12] into the +[4276.12 --> 4276.58] abyss. +[4277.54 --> 4278.04] In the +[4278.04 --> 4278.38] garden, +[4278.64 --> 4279.30] Jesus prayed, +[4279.50 --> 4279.70] Father, +[4279.92 --> 4280.58] if it is at +[4280.58 --> 4281.26] all possible, +[4281.46 --> 4282.26] remove this +[4282.26 --> 4283.08] cup from +[4283.08 --> 4283.32] me. +[4284.32 --> 4284.86] And in +[4284.86 --> 4285.58] Job and in +[4285.58 --> 4286.22] Isaiah and +[4286.22 --> 4286.74] in Jeremiah, +[4287.10 --> 4287.70] you can see +[4287.70 --> 4288.08] that the +[4288.08 --> 4288.94] cup that +[4288.94 --> 4289.24] he is +[4289.24 --> 4290.12] referring to +[4290.12 --> 4290.80] there is +[4290.80 --> 4291.66] the cup of +[4291.66 --> 4292.48] God's wrath +[4292.48 --> 4293.24] against the +[4293.24 --> 4294.50] sin of all +[4294.50 --> 4295.38] people, the +[4295.38 --> 4296.00] sins of the +[4296.00 --> 4296.44] nations. +[4296.94 --> 4298.34] Jesus bears +[4298.34 --> 4298.70] it. +[4300.66 --> 4301.36] When God +[4301.36 --> 4301.94] calls you +[4301.94 --> 4302.50] then to a +[4302.50 --> 4303.20] new place, +[4303.54 --> 4304.06] to a land +[4304.06 --> 4304.34] you know +[4304.34 --> 4304.74] not of, +[4304.78 --> 4305.04] when God +[4305.04 --> 4305.60] calls you +[4305.60 --> 4306.08] off of the +[4306.08 --> 4306.76] map, he +[4306.76 --> 4307.18] says, +[4307.70 --> 4307.92] look to +[4307.92 --> 4308.44] the sun. +[4310.58 --> 4311.30] And here's +[4311.30 --> 4311.74] the thing, +[4311.90 --> 4312.02] right? +[4312.58 --> 4313.24] Right when +[4313.24 --> 4313.92] you look to +[4313.92 --> 4314.50] the sun, +[4315.86 --> 4316.38] right when +[4316.38 --> 4316.86] you look to +[4316.86 --> 4319.32] Jesus, especially +[4319.32 --> 4320.52] in this off +[4320.52 --> 4321.02] the map +[4321.02 --> 4321.62] increasingly +[4321.62 --> 4322.30] post-Christian +[4322.30 --> 4323.36] world, you +[4323.36 --> 4324.48] will look just +[4324.48 --> 4326.52] like Abraham, a +[4326.52 --> 4327.48] forever foreigner +[4327.48 --> 4329.04] in the land he +[4329.04 --> 4329.46] went into. +[4331.02 --> 4331.56] And because, +[4331.70 --> 4332.28] like Abraham, +[4332.46 --> 4333.20] notice in +[4333.20 --> 4333.90] verse 10 we +[4333.90 --> 4334.32] can read, +[4335.54 --> 4336.26] he was looking +[4336.26 --> 4337.02] for a city +[4337.02 --> 4338.08] without foundations +[4338.08 --> 4338.96] whose architect +[4338.96 --> 4340.60] was God. +[4341.26 --> 4341.74] And he was +[4341.74 --> 4342.60] looking beyond +[4342.60 --> 4343.86] this world +[4343.86 --> 4345.12] for fulfillment. +[4345.28 --> 4345.66] He was looking +[4345.66 --> 4346.30] beyond this +[4346.30 --> 4347.60] life for +[4347.60 --> 4348.46] purpose. +[4349.26 --> 4349.68] And then, +[4350.06 --> 4350.84] the writer of +[4350.84 --> 4351.54] Hebrews, it +[4351.54 --> 4352.74] seems, takes a +[4352.74 --> 4353.30] little bit of a +[4353.30 --> 4354.00] break in his +[4354.00 --> 4355.00] storytelling of +[4355.00 --> 4356.68] Abraham to +[4356.68 --> 4357.32] make a point +[4357.32 --> 4358.16] about all these +[4358.16 --> 4358.96] faith heroes. +[4359.50 --> 4359.64] Right? +[4359.70 --> 4360.12] We read, +[4360.94 --> 4361.84] all these people +[4361.84 --> 4362.76] were still living +[4362.76 --> 4363.52] by faith when +[4363.52 --> 4364.02] they died. +[4364.16 --> 4364.64] They did not +[4364.64 --> 4365.32] receive the +[4365.32 --> 4366.58] things promised. +[4366.84 --> 4367.66] They only saw +[4367.66 --> 4368.52] them and welcomed +[4368.52 --> 4369.16] them from a +[4369.16 --> 4370.50] distance, admitting +[4370.50 --> 4371.06] that they were +[4371.06 --> 4371.80] foreigners and +[4371.80 --> 4372.44] strangers on +[4372.44 --> 4372.70] earth. +[4373.28 --> 4373.80] And people who +[4373.80 --> 4374.56] say such things +[4374.56 --> 4375.20] show that they +[4375.20 --> 4375.86] are looking for +[4375.86 --> 4376.78] a country of +[4376.78 --> 4377.36] their own. +[4378.02 --> 4378.66] If they had +[4378.66 --> 4379.06] been thinking +[4379.06 --> 4379.52] of the country +[4379.52 --> 4380.18] they had left, +[4380.26 --> 4380.64] they would have +[4380.64 --> 4380.90] had the +[4380.90 --> 4381.54] opportunity to +[4381.54 --> 4381.88] return. +[4382.02 --> 4383.54] Instead, they +[4383.54 --> 4384.40] were longing +[4384.40 --> 4385.64] for a better +[4385.64 --> 4387.74] country, a +[4387.74 --> 4388.48] heavenly one. +[4390.58 --> 4390.76] Right? +[4390.80 --> 4391.46] Like Abraham, +[4392.32 --> 4393.16] like all of +[4393.16 --> 4394.10] these faith heroes, +[4394.40 --> 4395.56] we fix our +[4395.56 --> 4396.98] eyes on Jesus +[4396.98 --> 4398.16] and through +[4398.16 --> 4398.96] fixing our +[4398.96 --> 4399.82] eyes on him, +[4399.82 --> 4400.90] we fix them +[4400.90 --> 4401.64] on a future +[4401.64 --> 4403.30] secured, a future +[4403.30 --> 4404.14] of heaven and +[4404.14 --> 4405.06] earth made +[4405.06 --> 4406.38] as one, made +[4406.38 --> 4407.86] into one, a +[4407.86 --> 4408.38] future where +[4408.38 --> 4409.00] God's dwelling +[4409.00 --> 4409.98] place is now +[4409.98 --> 4412.02] with us here, a +[4412.02 --> 4412.94] future looking to +[4412.94 --> 4413.96] the return and +[4413.96 --> 4414.60] the resurrection +[4414.60 --> 4416.44] of all as +[4416.44 --> 4417.46] Jesus comes +[4417.46 --> 4418.12] back. +[4418.28 --> 4419.02] Jesus Christ +[4419.02 --> 4420.14] calls us +[4420.14 --> 4421.76] forward in +[4421.76 --> 4422.38] the present +[4422.38 --> 4423.56] because of +[4423.56 --> 4424.52] God's promise +[4424.52 --> 4425.66] of that great +[4425.66 --> 4426.46] and glorious +[4426.46 --> 4427.08] day. +[4427.88 --> 4428.48] And so, +[4428.76 --> 4429.40] remember, the +[4429.40 --> 4430.06] whole point of +[4430.06 --> 4430.64] Hebrews 11, +[4430.74 --> 4431.28] the whole point +[4431.28 --> 4431.98] of this Faith +[4431.98 --> 4433.42] Heroes series, +[4434.56 --> 4435.66] right, is to +[4435.66 --> 4437.02] the whole point +[4437.02 --> 4438.00] of you and +[4438.00 --> 4439.28] me telling our +[4439.28 --> 4441.06] stories is to +[4441.06 --> 4442.26] spur us +[4442.26 --> 4442.96] forward to +[4442.96 --> 4443.76] that great +[4443.76 --> 4444.36] day. +[4445.16 --> 4445.88] Hebrews 12 +[4445.88 --> 4447.04] says, +[4447.60 --> 4447.98] therefore, +[4449.26 --> 4449.96] and that means +[4449.96 --> 4450.60] this is it, +[4450.68 --> 4451.20] this is the +[4451.20 --> 4451.76] point, we've +[4451.76 --> 4452.32] told all of +[4452.32 --> 4453.00] these stories, +[4453.48 --> 4454.42] therefore, since +[4454.42 --> 4455.24] we are surrounded +[4455.24 --> 4456.12] by such a great +[4456.12 --> 4456.92] cloud of witnesses, +[4457.18 --> 4457.92] those are the +[4457.92 --> 4459.20] stories, let us +[4459.20 --> 4459.92] throw off +[4459.92 --> 4460.96] everything that +[4460.96 --> 4461.54] hinders and +[4461.54 --> 4462.18] the sin that +[4462.18 --> 4462.96] so easily +[4462.96 --> 4463.98] entangles and +[4463.98 --> 4464.56] let us run +[4464.56 --> 4465.34] with perseverance +[4465.34 --> 4466.28] the race marked +[4466.28 --> 4466.90] out for us, +[4467.34 --> 4468.50] fixing our eyes +[4468.50 --> 4469.50] on Jesus, the +[4469.50 --> 4470.42] pioneer and +[4470.42 --> 4471.62] perfecter of +[4471.62 --> 4472.30] our faith. +[4472.94 --> 4473.86] For the joy +[4473.86 --> 4475.14] set before him, +[4475.22 --> 4476.30] he endured the +[4476.30 --> 4477.78] cross, scorning +[4477.78 --> 4478.90] its shame, and +[4478.90 --> 4479.98] sat down at the +[4479.98 --> 4480.90] right hand of +[4480.90 --> 4482.26] the throne of +[4482.26 --> 4482.62] God. +[4484.82 --> 4485.44] You see, +[4485.50 --> 4486.02] what's off the +[4486.02 --> 4488.28] map to us is +[4488.28 --> 4488.94] all one big +[4488.94 --> 4489.68] picture to God. +[4493.42 --> 4494.22] And so here's +[4494.22 --> 4494.46] what we've +[4494.46 --> 4494.66] seen. +[4496.18 --> 4497.52] Abraham was +[4497.52 --> 4498.44] sent to a +[4498.44 --> 4499.44] land he knew +[4499.44 --> 4500.36] not of and +[4500.36 --> 4501.30] was not known +[4501.30 --> 4502.52] in to be a +[4502.52 --> 4503.62] blessing to the +[4503.62 --> 4504.10] world, a +[4504.10 --> 4504.74] blessing that +[4504.74 --> 4505.96] started with +[4505.96 --> 4506.32] the Son. +[4507.40 --> 4508.06] And Jesus, +[4508.42 --> 4509.02] the true and +[4509.02 --> 4509.92] better Son, +[4510.00 --> 4510.72] was sent into +[4510.72 --> 4511.46] a land he +[4511.46 --> 4512.52] knew of but +[4512.52 --> 4513.34] was not known +[4513.34 --> 4515.04] in to be a +[4515.04 --> 4516.04] blessing to the +[4516.04 --> 4516.32] world. +[4517.16 --> 4517.90] And now we, +[4517.90 --> 4518.60] as the +[4518.60 --> 4519.18] spiritual +[4519.18 --> 4520.22] brothers and +[4520.22 --> 4520.84] sisters of +[4520.84 --> 4521.34] Jesus and +[4521.34 --> 4521.86] the spiritual +[4521.86 --> 4522.54] sons and +[4522.54 --> 4523.60] daughters, heirs +[4523.60 --> 4524.50] of Abraham, +[4524.88 --> 4525.92] we are sent +[4525.92 --> 4527.08] into a land we +[4527.08 --> 4528.64] know not of and +[4528.64 --> 4529.66] we may no longer +[4529.66 --> 4531.56] be known in to +[4531.56 --> 4533.36] be a blessing to +[4533.36 --> 4533.82] the world. +[4535.22 --> 4536.14] And so let me +[4536.14 --> 4537.98] end with this +[4537.98 --> 4539.14] encouragement. +[4539.14 --> 4542.46] the truth of +[4542.46 --> 4543.80] the gospel is +[4543.80 --> 4544.96] that at the +[4544.96 --> 4545.92] name of Jesus +[4545.92 --> 4547.18] every knee will +[4547.18 --> 4548.38] bow and every +[4548.38 --> 4549.54] tongue confess in +[4549.54 --> 4551.12] heaven and on +[4551.12 --> 4552.20] earth and under +[4552.20 --> 4552.86] the earth that +[4552.86 --> 4554.48] Jesus Christ is +[4554.48 --> 4555.52] Lord to the +[4555.52 --> 4556.42] glory of God +[4556.42 --> 4557.20] the Father. +[4558.06 --> 4559.26] That is +[4559.26 --> 4560.92] true, that is +[4560.92 --> 4561.84] promised, that +[4561.84 --> 4562.92] is fixed. +[4563.16 --> 4564.80] God will be +[4564.80 --> 4565.82] glorified. +[4565.82 --> 4569.08] God, the +[4569.08 --> 4570.14] Son went +[4570.14 --> 4571.70] out because it +[4571.70 --> 4572.80] was his joy to +[4572.80 --> 4573.42] save you. +[4574.14 --> 4575.56] It was his joy to +[4575.56 --> 4577.08] find you and he +[4577.08 --> 4578.14] alone could do it. +[4578.38 --> 4579.48] He alone did it +[4579.48 --> 4581.78] and now you go +[4581.78 --> 4584.26] out never alone. +[4585.02 --> 4586.06] No matter how far +[4586.06 --> 4587.42] off the map we are +[4587.42 --> 4588.46] called to go, +[4588.92 --> 4590.16] Jesus went further. +[4590.36 --> 4591.30] No matter how far +[4591.30 --> 4593.00] off the map we might +[4593.00 --> 4594.32] find ourselves, he +[4594.32 --> 4595.44] will never leave +[4595.44 --> 4596.72] us nor forsake +[4596.72 --> 4596.96] us. +[4597.20 --> 4598.26] This is God's +[4598.26 --> 4599.44] gospel promise. +[4599.60 --> 4600.60] God will bless +[4600.60 --> 4601.76] you for the +[4601.76 --> 4602.04] journey. +[4602.12 --> 4602.88] That is, he will +[4602.88 --> 4603.78] make you ready. +[4604.12 --> 4605.24] He will equip +[4605.24 --> 4605.56] you. +[4608.16 --> 4609.32] He will turn +[4609.32 --> 4610.80] our canoes +[4610.80 --> 4611.96] into climbing +[4611.96 --> 4612.30] here. +[4613.94 --> 4614.40] And like +[4614.40 --> 4614.96] Abraham, +[4616.02 --> 4616.78] when God +[4616.78 --> 4617.86] called you as +[4617.86 --> 4619.02] a son or +[4619.02 --> 4619.72] daughter, he +[4619.72 --> 4620.84] gave you a +[4620.84 --> 4622.06] new name. +[4622.06 --> 4622.98] He gave you +[4622.98 --> 4624.20] life from +[4624.20 --> 4626.00] life and he +[4626.00 --> 4626.76] gave you life +[4626.76 --> 4628.20] from death +[4628.20 --> 4629.54] and by his +[4629.54 --> 4631.24] doing, you +[4631.24 --> 4631.88] didn't deserve +[4631.88 --> 4632.96] it, but he +[4632.96 --> 4633.44] did it. +[4634.80 --> 4635.62] And so now, +[4635.68 --> 4636.62] life that we +[4636.62 --> 4637.46] live in him +[4637.46 --> 4638.24] and with him +[4638.24 --> 4639.44] is lived on +[4639.44 --> 4640.42] the front lines +[4640.42 --> 4641.52] of obedience. +[4642.22 --> 4642.82] He calls +[4642.82 --> 4643.66] and we go. +[4644.30 --> 4645.10] We walk by +[4645.10 --> 4645.98] faith, not by +[4645.98 --> 4646.34] sight. +[4646.96 --> 4648.10] The faith that +[4648.10 --> 4649.06] unites us to +[4649.06 --> 4650.28] God sends us +[4650.28 --> 4651.32] out with +[4651.32 --> 4651.98] God. +[4652.24 --> 4652.98] The faith that +[4652.98 --> 4653.80] keeps us +[4653.80 --> 4655.12] secure is +[4655.12 --> 4655.90] the faith that +[4655.90 --> 4656.74] calls us to +[4656.74 --> 4657.40] give up our +[4657.40 --> 4657.88] security. +[4658.60 --> 4659.42] The faith that +[4659.42 --> 4660.28] unites us to +[4660.28 --> 4661.32] God who is our +[4661.32 --> 4662.50] comfort calls +[4662.50 --> 4663.38] us to the +[4663.38 --> 4664.00] uncomfortable. +[4667.18 --> 4668.08] We're called to +[4668.08 --> 4668.92] go to a place +[4668.92 --> 4669.84] we do not yet +[4669.84 --> 4670.82] know. +[4671.76 --> 4672.62] But will we +[4672.62 --> 4673.56] listen? +[4673.56 --> 4673.64] Listen. +[4673.64 --> 4681.56] shortly after +[4681.56 --> 4682.86] Rachel and I +[4682.86 --> 4683.32] were married, +[4683.86 --> 4685.46] we moved to +[4685.46 --> 4686.54] Grand Rapids, +[4686.64 --> 4686.90] Michigan +[4686.90 --> 4689.74] because I was +[4689.74 --> 4691.08] studying in +[4691.08 --> 4691.86] seminary there. +[4692.54 --> 4693.04] So we were +[4693.04 --> 4693.60] married for +[4693.60 --> 4694.82] just about a +[4694.82 --> 4695.96] month and +[4695.96 --> 4696.54] then we packed +[4696.54 --> 4697.34] all of our +[4697.34 --> 4698.80] possessions into +[4698.80 --> 4699.46] the back of a +[4699.46 --> 4699.92] little eight-foot +[4699.92 --> 4700.22] trailer. +[4700.32 --> 4700.78] We didn't have a +[4700.78 --> 4702.18] lot and we +[4702.18 --> 4702.44] went. +[4703.94 --> 4704.56] And we +[4704.56 --> 4705.16] studied together. +[4705.94 --> 4707.02] I took Rachel +[4707.02 --> 4708.10] from the comfort +[4708.10 --> 4709.08] of her home and +[4709.08 --> 4710.78] her family and +[4710.78 --> 4712.10] brought her to a +[4712.10 --> 4712.88] country that we +[4712.88 --> 4713.74] didn't know, a +[4713.74 --> 4714.52] city that we +[4714.52 --> 4715.18] didn't live in, +[4715.28 --> 4716.12] but we were +[4716.12 --> 4717.64] trying to step +[4717.64 --> 4718.38] forward in +[4718.38 --> 4719.30] response to +[4719.30 --> 4720.58] God's call on +[4720.58 --> 4721.24] my life. +[4722.00 --> 4722.56] She had to +[4722.56 --> 4723.12] come along for +[4723.12 --> 4723.52] the ride. +[4723.52 --> 4726.86] fast forward, +[4727.20 --> 4727.78] because this is +[4727.78 --> 4728.14] the point of +[4728.14 --> 4728.56] the story, +[4728.88 --> 4729.52] three years. +[4730.24 --> 4730.78] I'm finishing +[4730.78 --> 4731.78] up my +[4731.78 --> 4732.60] seminary degree. +[4733.74 --> 4734.74] I'm starting +[4734.74 --> 4735.44] to think about +[4735.44 --> 4736.08] where am I +[4736.08 --> 4736.52] going to be +[4736.52 --> 4737.22] called into +[4737.22 --> 4737.88] ministry and +[4737.88 --> 4738.66] into service and +[4738.66 --> 4739.30] what's that going +[4739.30 --> 4739.92] to look like. +[4740.02 --> 4740.70] And in the +[4740.70 --> 4741.30] Christian Reformed +[4741.30 --> 4742.30] Church, when +[4742.30 --> 4742.60] you're at +[4742.60 --> 4743.34] Calvin Seminary +[4743.34 --> 4744.02] in particular, +[4744.52 --> 4744.96] which is our +[4744.96 --> 4745.60] denominational +[4745.60 --> 4747.22] school, in +[4747.22 --> 4748.26] that last year, +[4748.52 --> 4749.24] you kind of get +[4749.24 --> 4750.44] a monthly update +[4750.44 --> 4751.18] of all the +[4751.18 --> 4751.90] churches that +[4751.90 --> 4752.32] are without +[4752.32 --> 4752.78] pastors. +[4753.52 --> 4754.36] You get this +[4754.36 --> 4754.92] list that's +[4754.92 --> 4755.46] sort of emailed +[4755.46 --> 4757.08] to you, and +[4757.08 --> 4757.60] then you can +[4757.60 --> 4758.88] do with that +[4758.88 --> 4759.82] list what you +[4759.82 --> 4759.98] will. +[4760.90 --> 4761.66] Well, there +[4761.66 --> 4762.00] was a few +[4762.00 --> 4763.06] churches in +[4763.06 --> 4764.52] Ontario that +[4764.52 --> 4764.96] were on that +[4764.96 --> 4765.34] list, and I +[4765.34 --> 4765.68] thought, okay, +[4765.74 --> 4766.22] I'll send them +[4766.22 --> 4767.94] a letter, and +[4767.94 --> 4768.92] then we'll see +[4768.92 --> 4769.40] what happens. +[4772.40 --> 4773.00] One of the +[4773.00 --> 4773.50] churches that I +[4773.50 --> 4774.00] ended up sending +[4774.00 --> 4774.66] a letter to +[4774.66 --> 4775.72] was Trinity +[4775.72 --> 4776.70] CRC in +[4776.70 --> 4776.88] St. +[4776.94 --> 4777.30] Catharines. +[4778.52 --> 4778.94] Trinity +[4778.94 --> 4779.88] emailed me +[4779.88 --> 4780.78] back, and +[4780.78 --> 4781.26] they said, +[4781.88 --> 4782.80] sorry, we're +[4782.80 --> 4783.22] not really +[4783.22 --> 4783.98] looking for +[4783.98 --> 4784.86] a student. +[4785.32 --> 4786.00] The last two +[4786.00 --> 4786.70] pastors we've +[4786.70 --> 4787.66] had here have +[4787.66 --> 4788.24] been students +[4788.24 --> 4788.78] straight out of +[4788.78 --> 4789.42] seminary, and +[4789.42 --> 4790.06] we're not sure +[4790.06 --> 4790.66] that's what we +[4790.66 --> 4791.36] need right now. +[4792.22 --> 4793.00] I said, okay, +[4793.10 --> 4793.74] no problem, +[4794.24 --> 4795.16] that's fine, +[4795.84 --> 4796.42] thank you for +[4796.42 --> 4796.98] getting back to +[4796.98 --> 4797.50] me, and then +[4797.50 --> 4798.04] the next email +[4798.04 --> 4798.82] came, but we +[4798.82 --> 4799.48] are looking for +[4799.48 --> 4800.42] pulpit supply on +[4800.42 --> 4801.28] May 15th if +[4801.28 --> 4801.74] you're around. +[4803.24 --> 4804.18] Okay, you +[4804.18 --> 4804.94] could pay me to +[4804.94 --> 4805.38] come out, +[4805.52 --> 4805.96] absolutely. +[4808.04 --> 4808.70] And so I +[4808.70 --> 4809.20] told Rachel +[4809.20 --> 4811.52] this, and +[4811.52 --> 4812.10] as we were +[4812.10 --> 4813.36] driving from +[4813.36 --> 4814.92] Grand Rapids +[4814.92 --> 4816.80] to St. +[4816.86 --> 4818.14] Catharines, she +[4818.14 --> 4819.40] said, Chris, +[4820.24 --> 4821.68] three years ago +[4821.68 --> 4822.94] when we moved +[4822.94 --> 4823.52] to Michigan, +[4824.24 --> 4825.54] God told me +[4825.54 --> 4826.72] that we are +[4826.72 --> 4827.28] going to St. +[4827.34 --> 4827.74] Catharines. +[4829.74 --> 4832.84] Now, if you +[4832.84 --> 4833.66] know Rachel, +[4833.80 --> 4834.98] my wife, you +[4834.98 --> 4835.64] know that that's +[4835.64 --> 4836.38] not her ordinary +[4836.38 --> 4837.28] way of speaking +[4837.28 --> 4838.02] about life and +[4838.02 --> 4838.30] faith. +[4839.48 --> 4840.16] And so when she +[4840.16 --> 4840.78] says something +[4840.78 --> 4842.56] like that, I +[4842.56 --> 4844.22] listen, and I +[4844.22 --> 4845.26] take that very +[4845.26 --> 4845.98] seriously. +[4846.94 --> 4847.66] And so we +[4847.66 --> 4848.92] went, and I'm +[4848.92 --> 4849.76] not sure of +[4849.76 --> 4850.62] this church who +[4850.62 --> 4851.26] doesn't want a +[4851.26 --> 4852.04] student, and my +[4852.04 --> 4852.66] wife who's like, +[4852.74 --> 4853.74] nope, God said +[4853.74 --> 4853.96] St. +[4854.02 --> 4854.98] Catharines, and +[4854.98 --> 4855.62] there's no reason +[4855.62 --> 4856.14] for that, let me +[4856.14 --> 4856.62] be clear, we have +[4856.62 --> 4857.42] no family, we +[4857.42 --> 4858.36] have no history in +[4858.36 --> 4858.52] St. +[4858.58 --> 4859.16] Catharines, no +[4859.16 --> 4859.62] connection. +[4861.64 --> 4862.66] I preach there, +[4863.28 --> 4864.16] I lead worship +[4864.16 --> 4864.72] there, I should +[4864.72 --> 4866.36] say, and I +[4866.36 --> 4867.16] and the chair of +[4867.16 --> 4867.50] the search +[4867.50 --> 4868.02] committee comes +[4868.02 --> 4868.40] up to me +[4868.40 --> 4868.96] afterwards, and +[4868.96 --> 4871.92] they go, so, we +[4871.92 --> 4872.66] weren't looking for +[4872.66 --> 4874.06] a student, but +[4874.06 --> 4874.70] maybe you're our +[4874.70 --> 4875.10] student. +[4876.66 --> 4878.34] Can we try again? +[4879.12 --> 4880.74] Okay, anyway, they +[4880.74 --> 4881.52] ended up calling me, +[4882.52 --> 4883.04] right, and we +[4883.04 --> 4883.92] ended up being +[4883.92 --> 4884.12] there. +[4884.26 --> 4884.74] Three years +[4884.74 --> 4886.70] before, God +[4886.70 --> 4887.48] laid it on Rachel's +[4887.48 --> 4888.72] heart that we +[4888.72 --> 4889.38] would go to this +[4889.38 --> 4890.04] place we knew +[4890.04 --> 4892.14] not of, and that +[4892.14 --> 4892.62] we would serve +[4892.62 --> 4892.88] there. +[4894.00 --> 4894.64] Fast forward +[4894.64 --> 4895.50] seven years, +[4896.36 --> 4897.26] I've been there +[4897.26 --> 4898.06] for seven years, +[4898.16 --> 4899.10] which is about as +[4899.10 --> 4900.24] long as first-time +[4900.24 --> 4901.16] pastors are in +[4901.16 --> 4901.96] their call, and so +[4901.96 --> 4902.56] I'm starting to +[4902.56 --> 4903.58] think, do we need +[4903.58 --> 4904.14] to go somewhere +[4904.14 --> 4904.46] else? +[4904.94 --> 4905.78] Is it that time? +[4906.50 --> 4907.36] But I didn't really +[4907.36 --> 4908.28] feel like it was, +[4908.68 --> 4908.88] right? +[4908.94 --> 4909.78] Things were good at +[4909.78 --> 4910.56] Trinity, the church +[4910.56 --> 4911.48] was doing well, +[4911.84 --> 4913.10] they still liked me +[4913.10 --> 4914.16] there, it seemed, +[4914.28 --> 4914.88] at least the ones +[4914.88 --> 4915.62] who talked to me +[4915.62 --> 4916.50] still liked me, +[4917.16 --> 4918.88] and so we weren't +[4918.88 --> 4920.78] rushing to get out, +[4921.48 --> 4922.22] but I started +[4922.22 --> 4923.72] wondering, maybe it's +[4923.72 --> 4925.96] time, and Rachel +[4925.96 --> 4927.52] said to me one +[4927.52 --> 4929.72] day, Chris, I +[4929.72 --> 4930.24] think God is +[4930.24 --> 4931.84] telling me we're +[4931.84 --> 4932.22] going to move +[4932.22 --> 4932.62] west. +[4935.34 --> 4936.34] And so based on +[4936.34 --> 4937.20] my experience of +[4937.20 --> 4938.00] Rachel hearing God +[4938.00 --> 4938.76] speak to her like +[4938.76 --> 4939.76] that, I took that +[4939.76 --> 4941.12] very seriously, well +[4941.12 --> 4941.62] here we are. +[4942.76 --> 4943.70] Three years later, +[4944.14 --> 4944.80] so God speaks, +[4945.06 --> 4945.84] gives Rachel three +[4945.84 --> 4946.90] years of warning +[4946.90 --> 4948.00] before he makes a +[4948.00 --> 4948.42] big change. +[4948.62 --> 4949.20] That's what we've +[4949.20 --> 4949.38] learned. +[4949.52 --> 4950.38] Three years later, +[4950.38 --> 4953.50] I think Pim or +[4953.50 --> 4955.36] someone, Pim at the +[4955.36 --> 4956.16] time or Leslie +[4956.16 --> 4957.06] reached out to me +[4957.06 --> 4958.76] and said, after I +[4958.76 --> 4959.44] reached out to you, +[4959.70 --> 4960.52] because Rachel found +[4960.52 --> 4961.74] it on the website +[4961.74 --> 4962.74] and said, hey, go +[4962.74 --> 4963.34] check this out. +[4965.78 --> 4968.62] Rachel is a person +[4968.62 --> 4969.56] in my life, and +[4969.56 --> 4970.20] she's not here this +[4970.20 --> 4971.32] morning, so I can +[4971.32 --> 4971.98] get away with saying +[4971.98 --> 4972.62] this without her +[4972.62 --> 4973.24] being mad at me. +[4974.28 --> 4975.10] Rachel is a person +[4975.10 --> 4977.06] in my life who +[4977.06 --> 4978.44] hears the call of +[4978.44 --> 4979.40] God to go to a +[4979.40 --> 4981.88] place and in +[4981.88 --> 4983.64] obedience responds. +[4985.22 --> 4986.32] She models that +[4986.32 --> 4987.78] for me, and I +[4987.78 --> 4988.76] listen, and I +[4988.76 --> 4990.64] look to her, and I +[4990.64 --> 4992.42] see God leading +[4992.42 --> 4993.46] us and shaping +[4993.46 --> 4995.00] our story through +[4995.00 --> 4996.46] her faithful +[4996.46 --> 4997.42] obedience to his +[4997.42 --> 4997.72] call. +[5000.18 --> 5001.48] The reason we +[5001.48 --> 5002.70] tell stories like +[5002.70 --> 5004.46] this is because +[5004.46 --> 5005.24] we are off the +[5005.24 --> 5005.54] map. +[5006.82 --> 5007.74] We have not +[5007.74 --> 5008.70] gotten or we +[5008.70 --> 5009.72] have lost the +[5009.72 --> 5011.20] ability to see +[5011.20 --> 5012.42] God at work in +[5012.42 --> 5013.48] the world today. +[5014.76 --> 5016.08] These stories +[5016.08 --> 5018.28] are our +[5018.28 --> 5019.94] seeing God at +[5019.94 --> 5021.10] work in the +[5021.10 --> 5022.40] world, and so +[5022.40 --> 5023.98] tell these +[5023.98 --> 5024.82] stories. +[5025.38 --> 5026.92] As you go into +[5026.92 --> 5028.28] this week, tell +[5028.28 --> 5029.58] someone about +[5029.58 --> 5030.24] where you have +[5030.24 --> 5030.96] seen God at +[5030.96 --> 5031.24] work. +[5031.52 --> 5032.98] As you go into +[5032.98 --> 5034.16] this week, tell +[5034.16 --> 5035.38] someone about the +[5035.38 --> 5036.52] joy of knowing +[5036.52 --> 5038.58] Jesus and see +[5038.58 --> 5039.48] what God does in +[5039.48 --> 5039.94] this moment. +[5040.28 --> 5041.60] As you go into +[5041.60 --> 5043.76] this week, cry +[5043.76 --> 5044.42] out with +[5044.42 --> 5045.88] someone, Lord, I +[5045.88 --> 5047.34] need to see you +[5047.34 --> 5049.24] more and more in +[5049.24 --> 5049.80] my life. +[5050.52 --> 5051.44] Share these +[5051.44 --> 5052.06] stories. +[5052.12 --> 5052.78] And that starts +[5052.78 --> 5053.24] here. +[5053.86 --> 5054.28] Absolutely. +[5054.44 --> 5055.32] It starts after +[5055.32 --> 5055.60] church. +[5055.66 --> 5055.98] We're going to have +[5055.98 --> 5056.54] coffee and +[5056.54 --> 5056.90] fellowship. +[5057.76 --> 5058.82] Don't just talk +[5058.82 --> 5060.64] about how your +[5060.64 --> 5061.40] tomatoes are doing +[5061.40 --> 5063.24] this year, or your +[5063.24 --> 5063.84] squash. +[5063.84 --> 5064.60] I see some on +[5064.60 --> 5065.00] the harvest +[5065.00 --> 5065.40] table. +[5066.86 --> 5067.84] Where is God? +[5068.84 --> 5069.48] Where is he +[5069.48 --> 5070.08] calling you? +[5071.02 --> 5071.68] Where is he +[5071.68 --> 5072.30] sending you? +[5072.96 --> 5073.58] And how can we +[5073.58 --> 5075.00] hear him and +[5075.00 --> 5076.38] see him at +[5076.38 --> 5076.66] work? +[5077.28 --> 5078.72] As you go, as +[5078.72 --> 5080.12] disciples and as +[5080.12 --> 5081.68] a church, we are +[5081.68 --> 5082.50] called out. +[5082.60 --> 5083.40] We are called off +[5083.40 --> 5083.72] the map. +[5083.80 --> 5084.88] We are called into +[5084.88 --> 5085.68] places we have +[5085.68 --> 5086.74] never been before. +[5087.64 --> 5088.60] And we may not +[5088.60 --> 5091.28] have a map, but +[5091.28 --> 5091.86] we have the word. +[5091.86 --> 5093.94] And the word of +[5093.94 --> 5095.26] God is living and +[5095.26 --> 5096.00] active, and the +[5096.00 --> 5096.72] word of God is +[5096.72 --> 5098.12] eternally true. +[5098.34 --> 5099.48] And when we look +[5099.48 --> 5101.50] to the word, we +[5101.50 --> 5102.98] see the sun. +[5105.22 --> 5105.96] And when we see +[5105.96 --> 5107.98] the sun, we see +[5107.98 --> 5109.04] the one who gave +[5109.04 --> 5110.70] up ultimate comfort +[5110.70 --> 5113.00] so that we now +[5113.00 --> 5114.02] might be called to +[5114.02 --> 5115.18] give up our +[5115.18 --> 5116.36] comforts. +[5117.22 --> 5118.60] He did it for you, +[5118.72 --> 5120.22] and now you get +[5120.22 --> 5121.46] to do it for him. +[5121.86 --> 5126.54] And that, that, my +[5126.54 --> 5128.08] friends, my brothers +[5128.08 --> 5129.62] and sisters, that, my +[5129.62 --> 5130.96] fellow pilgrims on +[5130.96 --> 5133.22] this journey, that is +[5133.22 --> 5136.06] where true joy is +[5136.06 --> 5136.96] found. +[5137.78 --> 5138.06] Amen? +[5138.90 --> 5140.18] Let's pray together. +[5140.18 --> 5147.54] Holy God, as we go, we +[5147.54 --> 5148.04] go with you. +[5149.30 --> 5151.10] As you sent Abraham +[5151.10 --> 5152.26] and called him, you +[5152.26 --> 5154.76] send us and call us. +[5155.00 --> 5156.78] And so open our eyes +[5156.78 --> 5158.58] to see all the ways +[5158.58 --> 5160.12] that you are at work +[5160.12 --> 5160.70] in the world. +[5161.76 --> 5163.06] We may be off the +[5163.06 --> 5164.36] map, but we are in +[5164.36 --> 5164.78] your care. +[5164.78 --> 5166.76] And so as we go, may +[5166.76 --> 5168.28] we know the love +[5168.28 --> 5169.46] of Christ. +[5170.06 --> 5171.14] Send us out now +[5171.14 --> 5172.46] into the unknown +[5172.46 --> 5173.16] and into the +[5173.16 --> 5174.30] uncomfortable with +[5174.30 --> 5175.30] the powerful +[5175.30 --> 5177.32] truth of who +[5177.32 --> 5178.56] you are and +[5178.56 --> 5179.00] what you have +[5179.00 --> 5180.18] done, and with +[5180.18 --> 5180.86] the powerful +[5180.86 --> 5182.50] promise of what +[5182.50 --> 5183.60] you are still +[5183.60 --> 5184.72] yet doing. +[5185.30 --> 5186.16] In Jesus' name +[5186.16 --> 5186.64] we pray. +[5187.34 --> 5187.70] Amen. +[5187.70 --> 5191.72] This song will +[5191.72 --> 5192.86] likely be new for +[5192.86 --> 5194.06] many of you, but +[5194.06 --> 5195.78] it's pretty easy to +[5195.78 --> 5196.60] catch on to, so +[5196.60 --> 5197.42] join us when you're +[5197.42 --> 5197.74] comfortable. +[5197.88 --> 5198.42] Please stand. +[5198.42 --> 5219.74] as you go, may you +[5219.74 --> 5221.34] know the love of Christ, +[5222.06 --> 5223.80] how deep and long, +[5224.10 --> 5225.76] how high and wide. +[5225.76 --> 5228.84] as you leave, may you +[5228.84 --> 5232.00] seek to minimize, and find +[5232.00 --> 5234.24] to stand to be your +[5234.24 --> 5235.66] life. +[5236.16 --> 5239.00] May you go in love of your +[5239.00 --> 5242.18] Father God, may you go in +[5242.18 --> 5245.76] the grace of Christ, may you +[5245.76 --> 5248.50] go in power of the Spirit +[5248.50 --> 5251.74] now to bring you glory with +[5251.74 --> 5253.34] your life. +[5253.34 --> 5256.26] As you go, may you know the +[5256.26 --> 5258.96] power of grace, and spend +[5258.96 --> 5261.02] the strength for what's to +[5261.02 --> 5261.74] come. +[5262.94 --> 5265.02] As you leave, may you feel +[5265.02 --> 5267.54] his mighty hand, guiding +[5267.54 --> 5269.50] your steps, and the race +[5269.50 --> 5270.42] you run. +[5271.78 --> 5274.58] May you go in love of your +[5274.58 --> 5277.72] Father God, may you go in +[5277.72 --> 5279.56] the grace of Christ. +[5279.56 --> 5283.38] may you go in power of the +[5283.38 --> 5286.36] Spirit now, bring your glory +[5286.36 --> 5289.18] with your life. +[5289.18 --> 5290.18] God bless you. +[5290.18 --> 5291.06] As you go, may you feel his +[5291.06 --> 5303.14] heart to bless, the ones with +[5303.14 --> 5305.86] bless, the blind and lost. +[5306.76 --> 5309.32] As you leave, may you be the +[5309.32 --> 5312.06] light of Christ, and show your +[5312.06 --> 5315.66] hope that you see in the cross. +[5315.66 --> 5323.66] May you go in love of your Father now, may you go in the grace of Christ. +[5324.22 --> 5332.66] May you go in power of the Spirit now, to bring you glory with your life. +[5333.40 --> 5341.14] May you go in love of your Father now, may you go in the grace of Christ. +[5341.14 --> 5350.58] May you go in power of the Spirit now, to bring you glory with your life. +[5371.14 --> 5371.58] Amen. +[5374.58 --> 5381.18] And so, as you go, go with the blessing of God and go with an invitation. +[5381.70 --> 5387.42] Stick around following for a time of a fellowship of sharing life and story. +[5387.66 --> 5394.20] And go in anticipation of a God who is still at work in the world. +[5395.12 --> 5397.40] Go with God's blessing. +[5397.40 --> 5401.50] God, go before you, to lead you. +[5402.08 --> 5404.02] God, go behind you, to protect you. +[5404.34 --> 5406.44] God, go beneath you, to support you. +[5406.80 --> 5409.28] God, go beside you, to befriend you. +[5409.70 --> 5411.64] Do not be afraid. +[5412.22 --> 5414.28] Let the blessing of God come upon you today. +[5414.44 --> 5416.40] Do not be afraid. +[5417.40 --> 5424.74] But go to a land you know not of, in peace, to love and serve the Lord. +[5424.74 --> 5426.14] Amen. +[5427.40 --> 5455.62] Sing a song of celebration, lift up a shout of praise for the bride who will come. +[5455.62 --> 5457.62] The glory is high. +[5457.62 --> 5461.62] The glory is high. +[5461.62 --> 5469.62] And oh, in the promise day. +[5469.62 --> 5478.62] We'll go to a much better way. +[5478.62 --> 5480.62] Dance with all your light. +[5480.62 --> 5483.62] Dance with all your light. +[5483.62 --> 5485.62] Lift up your hands. +[5485.62 --> 5486.62] Lift up your hands. +[5486.62 --> 5488.62] We'll die for joy. +[5488.62 --> 5490.62] The glory is high. +[5490.62 --> 5491.62] And oh, in the promise day. +[5491.62 --> 5492.62] And oh, in the promise day. +[5492.62 --> 5494.62] And oh, in the promise day. +[5494.62 --> 5504.26] And oh, he's my son +[5504.26 --> 5515.38] A strong, pure star-spot light +[5515.38 --> 5519.88] He will dance in the streets that are cold +[5519.88 --> 5524.24] For his pride and grace that I can +[5524.24 --> 5528.48] Every time he's tired and peace +[5528.48 --> 5534.48] He'll join the Son of the Lamb +[5534.48 --> 5542.74] Sing a vow for the time of rejoicing his peace +[5542.74 --> 5552.00] The wind in the room is still to the peace +[5552.00 --> 5556.24] The wind in the room is still to the peace +[5556.24 --> 5564.24] The wind needs to come is now here +[5564.24 --> 5570.24] And oh, the Father's will be in the glory of God +[5570.24 --> 5574.48] And oh, the Lord's will be in the glory of God +[5574.48 --> 5588.72] And oh, the Lord's will be in the glory of God +[5588.72 --> 5604.90] We will dance on six levels, for it's dry and grace of man. Every tongue and dry and fish will go. +[5604.90 --> 5620.90] We will dance on six levels, for it's dry and grace of man. 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Martin Lloyd-Jones, who applies Paul's question "do you not teach yourself?" to professing Christians +• The speaker notes the danger of knowing the Bible without applying its principles to one's life. +• Reading the Bible from a purely scholastic or dry point of view can lead to moralism rather than a living faith. +• Paul's writings in this section are meant to challenge Christians to examine their own behavior and apply the teachings of the Bible to themselves. +• The speaker argues that moralism will inevitably fail because people are inherently inconsistent with their actions. +• Paul's use of the phrase "rob temples" is figurative, indicating worshiping idols or ideas rather than literal theft. +• The concept of idolatry and how it can take many forms +• Christian moralism as a new form of idolatry +• How hypocrisy in the church is causing people to deconstruct their faith and leave the church +• The consequences of hypocrisy, including blaspheming God's name among non-believers +• The speaker discusses the importance of acknowledging and being honest about one's doubts and struggles with faith. +• They address the issue of hypocrisy among Christians and how pretending to have no doubts can be damaging to others who are struggling. +• The speaker emphasizes that even if their own faith or morality fails, God's truth remains unchanged. +• They encourage those who have been hurt by the church or Christians in the past not to blame God for it, but rather separate the truth of God from human failures. +• Hypocrisy and the difficulty in recognizing it +• The importance of self-reflection and asking questions about one's own hypocrisy +• Christian moralism vs genuine faith +• Identifying signs of hypocrisy, such as being overly defensive or judgmental +• Living with spiritual anxiety due to feelings of not being good enough +• A personal anecdote about providing pastoral care to a church member who struggled with similar anxieties despite a long life of service +• The depth and power of spiritual things to work in us and through us +• Misconceptions about Christianity and its attractiveness to others +• The need for self-examination and questioning one's own hypocrisy and moralism +• The importance of being attractive to the faith, showing humility for Jesus, and living as signposts of His beauty +• Observations of the church's authentic community and its drawing power to outsiders +• The gospel and its purpose in revealing God's kingdom +• Critique of moralism as offering "dead orthodoxy" +• The transformative power of the Gospel to change people into what God designed them to be +• Paul addressing traditional, conservative Christians +• The illustration from circumcision as a symbol of cultural identity +• The relationship between individuals and God is based on a symbol that signifies righteousness +• External markers such as baptism, profession of faith, or church membership do not guarantee true Christianity +• True Christianity is characterized by inner change, heart transformation, and supernatural work of God in one's life +• It is possible to live externally as a Christian without genuine internal transformation. +• Dead orthodoxy is described as having an intellectual grasp of the gospel but no internal transformation +• It makes church participation a safety net for people who think they are Christian, focusing on rules and external behaviors +• Dead orthodoxy can manifest in emphasizing theological correctness or emotional experiences, often requiring conformity from others +• Another characteristic of dead orthodoxy is putting emphasis on rituals and repetition of tradition. +• Liturgy and music in worship +• The importance of theological accuracy and moral living +• The danger of dead orthodoxy and trusting in actions instead of Christ +• The need for a circumcision of the heart, which involves trusting in Christ alone +• The word "covenant" in the Bible refers to a special and intentional kind of relationship. +• In modern times, the word is often used only in legal documents or the context of marriage. +• Covenants were an important part of ancient Near Eastern culture, defining various aspects of relationships between nations, kings, and vassals. +• The structure and ceremony of covenants are seen in practices like circumcision and other biblical examples. +• A covenant typically involves a symbolic expression of the consequences of not keeping one's end of the bargain. +• Circumcision as a covenant symbol +• Separation from the world, marked for a purpose +• Importance of reflecting deeper spiritual reality +• Christ's sacrifice and separation from God on behalf of others +• Receiving Christ's righteousness through faith +• Circumcision of the heart, living the life Jesus lived +• Jesus as the only source of life and transformation +• Dead orthodoxy can be made alive through reliance on Jesus +• The truth of the gospel is life and abundant joy +• Trusting in Jesus Christ rather than morality, religiosity, or liturgy +• The table of communion as a symbol of meeting with Jesus and being transformed by his power +• The image of Jesus Christ and being transformed into it by grace through faith +• Giving thanks to God for creating heaven, earth, and humanity in His image +• Celebrating the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and opening the way to everlasting life +• Observing the Lord's Supper as a memorial of His sacrifice until He comes again +• Invitation to come to a table for spiritual nourishment +• Encouragement for those with faith, regardless of amount or frequency, to participate +• Emphasis on Jesus' invitation and Christ's presence in the sacrament +• Instructions for group participation and passing of elements +• Encouragement to acknowledge Christ's sacrifice when receiving bread and juice +• Instructions for worship service attendees +• Availability of prayer and assistance at the back of the venue +• Invitation to worship volunteers to come forward +• Repeated expression of gratitude +• Worship song lyrics, including praise for God's holiness and worthiness +• Reflection on the significance of Christ's cross and resurrection +• Praise and worship of God as Savior +• Description of God's attributes (e.g. Wonderful Counselor, Glorious in majesty) +• Reference to Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God +• Invitation to come to the foot of the cross and find salvation +• Declaration of God's love for the world and His desire to save humanity +• Praise and worship of God for His redemption and deliverance +• Praise and worship of the Lord +• The good news of God's rescue and redemption +• Invitation to come to Calvary for forgiveness and healing +• Prayer for a tender-hearted presence in everyday life +• Blessing and encouragement for faith and heart +• Music and singing of praise songs \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - February 12, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - February 12, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..f656c2fb8ce9f390494e43e322bff4fc7f81a414 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - February 12, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,2657 @@ +[0.00 --> 12.68] Rise on eagles' wings before my God, fall on my knees and rise. +[15.74 --> 18.36] I will rise. +[22.46 --> 26.36] There's a day that's drawing near. +[26.36 --> 38.20] When this darkness breaks to light and the shadows disappear. +[39.78 --> 44.36] And my faith shall be my eyes. +[46.50 --> 55.36] Jesus has overcome and the grave is overwhelmed. +[56.36 --> 62.70] The victory is won. +[63.50 --> 67.84] He is risen from the dead. +[68.20 --> 71.86] And I will rise. +[71.96 --> 74.36] When He calls my name. +[75.56 --> 78.10] No more sorrow. +[78.66 --> 80.68] No more pain. +[80.68 --> 82.68] I will rise. +[82.68 --> 83.84] I will rise. +[83.84 --> 86.76] On eagles' wings. +[87.02 --> 89.72] Before my God. +[90.14 --> 92.66] Fall on my knees. +[93.10 --> 94.68] And rise. +[94.68 --> 96.68] I will rise. +[96.68 --> 101.68] I will rise. +[101.68 --> 103.68] I will rise. +[103.68 --> 105.68] I will rise. +[105.68 --> 112.68] And I hear the voice of many angels sing. +[114.02 --> 117.84] Worthy is the Lamb. +[117.84 --> 127.84] Worthy is the Lamb. +[127.84 --> 129.68] Worthy is the Lamb. +[129.68 --> 130.68] Worthy is the Lamb. +[130.68 --> 136.64] And I hear the voice of many angels sing. +[136.64 --> 141.24] Worthy is the Lamb. +[141.24 --> 147.68] And I hear the cry of every longing heart. +[147.68 --> 148.68] You are worthy. +[148.68 --> 149.68] You are worthy. +[149.68 --> 150.68] Worthy is the Lamb. +[150.68 --> 151.68] You are worthy. +[151.68 --> 152.68] You are worthy. +[152.68 --> 154.68] Worthy is the Lamb. +[154.68 --> 159.68] Worthy is the Lamb. +[159.68 --> 161.68] Worthy is the Lamb. +[161.68 --> 162.68] And I hear theommy's corresponding wine. +[162.68 --> 163.68] divides and the red financialéfine. +[163.68 --> 164.68] And I hear the kiss of many angels knowing our цarazzچos. +[164.68 --> 165.68] Fear of the Lamb. +[165.68 --> 166.84] He will rise. +[167.62 --> 167.68] eload. +[171.68 --> 174.68] piles, sırr timely, Osaka, as had been born ejercit for 16,000-191–Mномoduleками, +[174.68 --> 175.68] tequila, in the blood of Jesus' рукthe Renacrum for 14,600H- primaver, +[175.68 --> 176.68] the crossfire, in the blood of Jesus' рукthe. +[176.68 --> 177.68] In the mountains of Jesus' Housing & H full irmãos, +[177.68 --> 178.68] in that archangel, Psalm 23,300, staye toujours a ningún armen under the need for 21, Amen. +[178.68 --> 180.58] When He calls my name, +[180.58 --> 182.68] no more sorrow. +[182.68 --> 183.68] No more pain. +[183.68 --> 185.68] No more pain. +[185.68 --> 190.68] I will rise. +[190.68 --> 199.68] Eagles weep before my God, fall on my knees and rise. +[202.68 --> 205.68] I will rise. +[208.68 --> 211.68] I will rise. +[220.68 --> 225.68] I will rise. +[228.68 --> 230.68] I will rise. +[231.68 --> 234.68] I will rise. +[235.68 --> 238.68] I will rise. +[239.68 --> 246.68] What gift of grace is Jesus my Redeemer? +[246.68 --> 253.68] There is no more for heaven now to give. +[254.68 --> 258.68] He is my joy, my right. +[259.68 --> 261.68] Good morning. +[262.68 --> 265.68] Welcome to church. +[265.68 --> 270.68] We are really excited to gather to worship our God together this morning. +[270.68 --> 274.68] If you're visiting with us or if you're checking us out online for the first time, +[274.68 --> 277.68] my name is Chris and I'm one of the pastors here. +[277.68 --> 281.68] And it's my privilege, along with these others on stage, +[281.68 --> 285.68] to lead in our worship together this morning. +[285.68 --> 288.68] As you can see from the table set before me, +[288.68 --> 292.68] today we are coming together in the Lord's Supper. +[292.68 --> 297.68] In communion, we gather around the table of our Lord to receive Jesus +[297.68 --> 303.68] in tangible ways to taste and see that the Lord is good. +[303.68 --> 305.68] And so as we worship together this morning, +[306.68 --> 311.68] prepare your hearts and minds to come to this table together. +[311.68 --> 314.68] I'll give some more instructions on what that looks like when we get there. +[315.68 --> 318.68] Before we begin, there's a couple announcements that we would like to make. +[318.68 --> 323.68] The first of which is that if you are a youth, a teenager here, +[323.68 --> 329.68] 2020 that was originally scheduled for this evening has been moved to this afternoon +[329.68 --> 332.68] because there's some sort of sports game or something going on today. +[332.68 --> 338.68] And we wanted to make sure that those of you who were into that could attend and watch that. +[338.68 --> 344.68] So after church, immediately, 2020 will be here and it will come with lunch. +[344.68 --> 346.68] And so there's buns and the like. +[346.68 --> 351.68] And so if you prepared buns for that, I hope that those are in the kitchen there, +[351.68 --> 353.68] ready to go for that time. +[353.68 --> 365.68] As well, we are going to be hosting, running a course or a program called Christianity Explored in the near future. +[365.68 --> 370.68] And if that's something you're interested in, and that's really for people who are new to the Christian faith +[370.68 --> 376.68] or who are returning to the Christian faith, maybe after a few years or many years away, +[376.68 --> 380.68] just to dig into what does it mean to be Christian? +[380.68 --> 382.68] What do we believe? +[382.68 --> 385.68] And so if that's something you're interested in, you can grab me. +[385.68 --> 390.68] I'll be at the Connect table after service and I can sign you up for that +[390.68 --> 393.68] or answer any questions you have and we can get prepared for that. +[393.68 --> 399.68] As well, in February, we have a team that's participating in the coldest night of the year, +[399.68 --> 404.68] which is put on by the Salvation Army run here in Langley through the Gateway of Hope, +[404.68 --> 406.68] where a number of us get together. +[406.68 --> 411.68] We walk for five kilometers and we raise funds to support homelessness +[411.68 --> 416.68] or those who are struggling with homelessness and to provide means and care for them. +[416.68 --> 422.68] Our team can use some rounding out and so we need some more people to sign up. +[422.68 --> 427.68] If you are interested in joining with that, you can go online, coldest night of the year, +[427.68 --> 434.68] and see those details or you can grab Nikki right here and she will fill that in for you. +[434.68 --> 437.68] And then Josh, you had something, right? +[437.68 --> 443.68] Okay, so I have two announcements. +[443.68 --> 447.68] The first one is the Young Adults Bible Studies today at my place. +[447.68 --> 449.68] Lunch is provided. +[449.68 --> 453.68] Then the second announcement is the care packages are happening again. +[453.68 --> 454.68] It's that time of year. +[454.68 --> 463.68] So there are five to six young adults that are away at college or living abroad that are still a part of this church +[463.68 --> 466.68] and we'd like to keep them anchored to this community. +[466.68 --> 472.68] Because a lot of studies show that when they lose that anchor to a faith community that they're from, +[472.68 --> 476.68] that it has negative effects on how they live life and their connection to God. +[476.68 --> 485.68] So we need five to six families or people to volunteer to help make those care packages like we've done the previous years. +[485.68 --> 496.68] They're about the size of a shoe box and then the contents would be like candy, food, socks, to stuff that students would need, +[496.68 --> 501.68] a letter saying hi to them and asking them how they're doing. +[501.68 --> 503.68] You'll get a letter back from them. +[503.68 --> 508.68] And then we need it back. +[508.68 --> 512.68] So you're going to, if you want to volunteer and do this, you're going to need to contact me +[512.68 --> 516.68] and then I'll give you the name of the young adult that you will buy for. +[516.68 --> 521.68] And then you just need to bring the supplies to the church and that we're mailing them out. +[521.68 --> 525.68] So you don't have to mail them out or deal with all that stress with post-Canada. +[525.68 --> 535.68] And yeah, we want to get them by the next Sunday. +[535.68 --> 537.68] Thank you. +[537.68 --> 543.68] If you have any questions about what that is, Josh will also be around after service before he runs to his house to lead the Bible study. +[543.68 --> 544.68] Right, Josh? +[544.68 --> 545.68] Very good. +[545.68 --> 546.68] Okay. +[546.68 --> 548.68] I believe that, oh, one more announcement. +[548.68 --> 549.68] Sorry. +[549.68 --> 554.68] March 7th and 8th, we, our church is hosting classes. +[554.68 --> 562.68] Classes is the regional group of Christian Reformed churches here in the valley and, well, I guess on this side of the Fraser River. +[562.68 --> 569.68] We're hosting that meeting here and that comes with a need to host and provide meals and refreshments and the like. +[569.68 --> 571.68] And so, Dolores is taking care of that. +[571.68 --> 575.68] There's a signup sheet on the round table in the foyer. +[575.68 --> 582.68] If you are able to help or volunteer in that, please connect with Dolores or look at that signup sheet there. +[582.68 --> 584.68] I think that's it. +[584.68 --> 588.68] If I forgot something, you can probably find it in the e-bulletin. +[588.68 --> 595.68] I'm going to invite you to stand as we begin our worship with God's greeting together. +[600.68 --> 606.68] Following God's greeting, I'm going to invite you to turn to those with whom you are worshiping this morning and welcome them. +[606.68 --> 611.68] You can do that in a really traditional way by saying the peace of Christ be with you. +[611.68 --> 618.68] Or you can do that with a fist bump or a handshake and the like and welcoming them into worship. +[618.68 --> 621.68] Receive the greeting of our God. +[622.68 --> 634.68] Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, His Son, and our Savior, through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[634.68 --> 637.68] All God's people said, Amen. +[637.68 --> 639.68] Would you turn to welcome those around here? +[641.68 --> 642.68] Have you? +[642.68 --> 643.68] Are you sure we were? +[643.68 --> 644.68] Father's helping progress in his experience. +[644.68 --> 648.68] Are you sure these are as positive as right and when it comes to Paris and in 있어? +[649.68 --> 653.68] Thanks, have you. +[653.68 --> 657.68] Rinse and balance is the tension. +[657.68 --> 659.68] Let us tell theiona to you. +[660.68 --> 663.68] Maybe you're willing. +[663.68 --> 669.68] I'm sure he looks while you another shepherd. +[669.68 --> 678.66] Our call to worship comes from Philippians. +[679.94 --> 682.70] We gather this morning for communal worship. +[683.38 --> 685.04] As brothers and sisters in Christ, +[685.42 --> 687.76] join together as one in the name of Jesus. +[688.58 --> 691.40] For God exalted him to the highest place +[691.40 --> 696.06] and gave him the name that is above every name. +[697.06 --> 700.76] That at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow +[700.76 --> 703.18] in heaven and on earth and under the earth. +[703.78 --> 706.92] And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. +[706.92 --> 709.24] To the glory of God the Father. +[726.06 --> 733.06] We want to see Jesus lifted high, +[733.30 --> 736.72] a banner that flies across this land. +[737.06 --> 740.34] That all men might see the truth and know +[740.34 --> 743.18] he is the way to heaven. +[744.26 --> 747.90] We want to see Jesus lifted high, +[747.90 --> 751.52] a banner that flies across this land. +[751.52 --> 755.24] That all men might see the truth and know +[755.24 --> 758.30] he is the way to heaven. +[759.14 --> 762.28] We want to see, we want to see, +[762.40 --> 766.28] we want to see Jesus lifted high. +[766.52 --> 769.70] We want to see, we want to see, +[769.70 --> 774.32] we want to see Jesus lifted high. +[774.32 --> 784.98] We want to see Jesus lifted high, +[784.98 --> 788.64] a banner that flies across this land. +[789.10 --> 792.36] That all men might see the truth and know +[792.36 --> 795.22] he is the way to heaven. +[795.22 --> 800.00] We want to see, we want to see, +[800.00 --> 802.00] we want to see Jesus lifted high. +[802.00 --> 818.00] We want to see, we want to see Jesus lifted high. +[818.00 --> 825.62] We want to see, we want to see Jesus lifted high. +[825.62 --> 829.46] Step by step we're moving forward, +[829.88 --> 833.00] little by little we're taking ground. +[833.54 --> 836.80] Every prayer a powerful weapon, +[837.28 --> 840.38] strongholds come and tumbling down, +[840.60 --> 843.32] and down, and down, and down. +[843.32 --> 848.90] We want to see, we want to see, +[848.90 --> 851.46] we want to see Jesus lifted high. +[851.66 --> 854.62] We want to see, we want to see, +[854.62 --> 859.26] we want to see Jesus lifted high. +[859.26 --> 863.32] R limbmembers +[865.74 --> 869.54] And brought форм Start Lots of +[870.54 --> 875.80] Prope you مت on ready +[884.44 --> 888.96] Prope I got long +[889.26 --> 911.12] piano plays softly +[911.12 --> 916.50] When the music fades +[916.50 --> 919.42] All is stripped away +[919.42 --> 924.82] And I simply come +[924.82 --> 930.26] Longing just to bring +[930.26 --> 933.38] Something that's of worth +[933.38 --> 938.72] Love will bless your heart +[938.72 --> 943.76] I'll bring you more than a song +[943.76 --> 946.48] For a song in itself +[946.48 --> 950.54] Is not what you have required +[950.54 --> 956.60] You search much deeper within +[956.60 --> 959.68] Through the way things appear +[959.68 --> 966.46] You're looking into my heart +[966.46 --> 972.88] I'm coming back to the heart of worship +[972.88 --> 976.40] And it's all about you +[976.40 --> 980.60] It's all about you, Jesus +[980.60 --> 986.88] I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it +[986.88 --> 990.38] When it's all about you +[990.38 --> 994.38] It's all about you, Jesus +[994.38 --> 1005.98] King of endless worth +[1005.98 --> 1008.90] No one could express +[1008.90 --> 1012.10] How much you deserve +[1012.10 --> 1018.76] Though I'm weak and poor +[1018.76 --> 1022.68] All I have is yours +[1022.68 --> 1025.54] Every single breath +[1025.54 --> 1032.40] I'll bring you more than a song +[1032.40 --> 1035.32] For a song in itself +[1035.32 --> 1038.54] Is not what you have required +[1038.54 --> 1045.32] You search much deeper within +[1045.32 --> 1048.76] Through the way things appear +[1048.76 --> 1053.32] You're looking into my heart +[1053.32 --> 1061.10] I'm coming back to the heart of worship +[1061.10 --> 1064.10] And it's all about you +[1064.10 --> 1068.04] All about you, Jesus +[1068.04 --> 1074.86] I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it +[1074.86 --> 1078.04] When it's all about you +[1078.04 --> 1081.96] It's all about you, Jesus +[1081.96 --> 1087.82] I'm coming back to the heart of worship +[1087.82 --> 1090.82] When it's all about you +[1090.82 --> 1095.28] It's all about you, Jesus +[1095.28 --> 1101.52] I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it +[1101.52 --> 1104.78] When it's all about you +[1104.78 --> 1108.94] All about you, Jesus +[1108.94 --> 1116.46] Pray with me +[1116.46 --> 1121.86] Search us as we come before you in worship +[1121.86 --> 1124.26] Search our hearts +[1124.26 --> 1127.78] What posture do we come before you, O God? +[1128.50 --> 1131.82] When the music fades and we are faced with silence +[1131.82 --> 1135.58] Do we sit in discomfort +[1135.58 --> 1137.84] And wait for the next song to start? +[1139.76 --> 1142.36] Do we make worship all about us +[1142.36 --> 1144.42] And our rituals and our talents? +[1146.30 --> 1150.20] Do we humbly offer our every breath in worship to you? +[1152.26 --> 1155.20] Reveal the parts of us we hide away +[1155.20 --> 1158.64] As your people who come to hear your word +[1158.64 --> 1161.10] Sometimes our ears are deaf +[1161.10 --> 1164.94] Because the eyes of our heart are not on you +[1164.94 --> 1167.56] Create in us clean hearts +[1167.56 --> 1170.44] And restore to us the joy of thy salvation +[1170.44 --> 1174.20] That we may not fool ourselves in our worship +[1174.20 --> 1176.34] But truly worship you +[1176.34 --> 1178.52] It is the perfect worship +[1178.52 --> 1181.96] That can only come through Christ Jesus, our Lord +[1181.96 --> 1206.62] Create in me a clean heart +[1206.62 --> 1208.62] Oh God +[1208.62 --> 1215.92] And renew a right spirit within me +[1215.92 --> 1221.62] Create in me a clean heart +[1221.62 --> 1224.62] Oh God +[1224.62 --> 1231.62] And renew a right spirit within me +[1231.62 --> 1235.96] Cast me not away +[1235.96 --> 1236.42] Cast me not away +[1236.42 --> 1240.46] From thy presence, O Lord +[1240.46 --> 1246.96] And take not thy Holy Spirit from me +[1246.96 --> 1252.00] Restore unto me +[1252.00 --> 1255.36] The joy of thy salvation +[1255.36 --> 1261.82] And renew a right spirit within me +[1261.82 --> 1268.20] Create in me a clean heart +[1268.20 --> 1270.70] Oh God +[1270.70 --> 1277.70] And renew a right spirit within me +[1277.70 --> 1279.04] Create in me +[1279.04 --> 1284.16] Create in me a clean heart +[1284.16 --> 1286.04] Oh God +[1286.04 --> 1290.04] And renew a right spirit within me +[1290.04 --> 1292.04] Create in me +[1292.04 --> 1294.04] Create in me a clean heart, O God +[1294.04 --> 1295.04] And renew a right spirit within me +[1295.04 --> 1297.04] Cast me not away +[1297.04 --> 1301.38] From thy presence, O Lord +[1301.38 --> 1303.38] And take not thy Holy Spirit from me +[1303.38 --> 1305.38] And take not thy Holy Spirit from me +[1305.38 --> 1310.38] Restore unto me +[1310.38 --> 1311.38] Restore unto me +[1311.38 --> 1315.38] The joy of thy salvation +[1315.38 --> 1318.38] And renew a right spirit within me +[1318.38 --> 1319.38] Restore unto me +[1319.38 --> 1320.38] The joy of thy salvation +[1320.38 --> 1322.38] And renew a right spirit within me +[1322.38 --> 1326.38] Cast me not away +[1326.38 --> 1330.72] From thy presence, O Lord +[1330.72 --> 1334.72] And take not thy Holy Spirit from me +[1334.72 --> 1339.72] Restore unto me +[1339.72 --> 1341.72] Restore unto me +[1341.72 --> 1344.72] The joy of thy salvation +[1344.72 --> 1350.72] And renew a right spirit within me +[1350.72 --> 1352.72] Restore unto me +[1352.72 --> 1355.80] Subtitel unto me +[1355.80 --> 1370.06] Subtitel unto me +[1370.06 --> 1371.06] The joy of thy salvation +[1371.06 --> 1371.08] And nominal +[1371.08 --> 1372.20] Lord +[1372.20 --> 1373.98] Most years +[1373.98 --> 1376.10] Abquality +[1376.10 --> 1402.42] I need thee every hour, most gracious Lord. +[1402.42 --> 1411.96] No tender voice like thine can peace afford. +[1412.64 --> 1421.88] I need thee, oh, I need thee every hour, I need thee. +[1421.88 --> 1432.32] Oh, bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee. +[1432.42 --> 1442.36] I need thee every hour, stay thou nearby. +[1442.36 --> 1452.30] Temptations lose their power when thou art not. +[1452.30 --> 1461.74] I need thee, oh, I need thee every hour, I need thee. +[1461.74 --> 1470.74] Oh, bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee. +[1470.74 --> 1482.48] I need thee every hour, enjoy your pain. +[1482.48 --> 1491.78] Come quickly and abide, for life is vain. +[1491.78 --> 1501.32] I need thee, oh, I need thee every hour, I need thee. +[1501.32 --> 1511.26] Oh, bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee. +[1511.26 --> 1522.20] I need thee every hour, most holy one. +[1522.20 --> 1527.20] Oh, make me thine indeed. +[1527.20 --> 1537.20] Oh, bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee. +[1537.20 --> 1538.20] Every hour, I need thee. +[1538.20 --> 1539.20] Every hour, I need thee. +[1539.20 --> 1540.20] Every hour, I need thee. +[1540.20 --> 1553.20] Oh, bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee. +[1553.20 --> 1554.20] I invite you to be seated. +[1554.20 --> 1584.18] Good morning. +[1584.18 --> 1586.18] Can you hear me? +[1586.18 --> 1588.18] Oh, yeah, there we go. +[1588.18 --> 1592.04] Good morning, I'm Clem, I'm a deacon here at Emmanuel. +[1592.04 --> 1597.52] We continue our worship with the giving of our gifts to the budget, which covers the administration +[1597.52 --> 1600.64] of the church and its ministries. +[1600.64 --> 1608.32] And the special offering is Adult and Teen Challenge, a ministry that strives to help men +[1608.32 --> 1612.32] and women recover from substance abuse problems. +[1612.32 --> 1620.32] Holds strictly to the philosophy that the individual must desperately and sincerely desire to change. +[1620.32 --> 1640.32] The ministry prepares students to reenter society as productive and valued citizens, followers of Jesus Christ, faithful husbands, wives, dedicated fathers, mothers, outstanding employees, healthy and balanced individuals, completely free of addiction. +[1640.32 --> 1652.32] The mentoring and guidance is not psychologically or therapeutic in nature, but follows biblical counseling and perspective and application. +[1652.32 --> 1664.32] It is not a drug rehabilitation program, but a Christian discipleship program specifically structured towards those with life controlling problems. +[1664.32 --> 1669.32] God is at the center of all that we envision, pursue and accomplish. +[1669.32 --> 1681.32] We prayerfully seek His will and trust that He is guiding us every step of the way in providing excellence of care for the men and women we are entrusted to serve. +[1681.32 --> 1687.98] Through His truth, love, and grace, we boldly walk as servant leaders in His great commission. +[1689.28 --> 1700.94] The ministry of Adult and Teen Challenge is based entirely upon the belief that a relationship with God through Jesus Christ is the only way to find permanent and lasting freedom. +[1702.38 --> 1705.10] 1 John 3, 16-18 +[1705.10 --> 1707.90] This is how we know what love is. +[1708.16 --> 1711.12] Jesus Christ laid down His life for ours. +[1711.32 --> 1712.38] 1 John 3, 17-19 +[1712.38 --> 1715.56] And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. +[1716.14 --> 1716.44] 2 John 3, 16-18 +[1716.44 --> 1727.10] If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? +[1727.64 --> 1729.38] 2 John 4, 17-19 +[1729.38 --> 1733.98] Let us not love with words or speech, but with actions and in truth. +[1733.98 --> 1734.22] 2 John 4, 17 +[1734.22 --> 1735.22] Amen. +[1735.22 --> 1737.22] 2 John 5, 17 +[1737.22 --> 1766.72] If you but trust in God +[1766.72 --> 1768.22] to guide you +[1768.22 --> 1772.94] and place your confidence in Him +[1772.94 --> 1778.02] You'll find Him always there beside you +[1778.02 --> 1782.72] to give you hope and strength within +[1782.72 --> 1787.68] For those who trust God's changeless love +[1787.68 --> 1793.22] Build on the rock that will not move +[1793.22 --> 1801.08] Only be still and wait His pleasure +[1801.08 --> 1805.54] In cheerful hope with heart content +[1805.54 --> 1810.72] He fills your needs to fullest measure +[1810.72 --> 1815.58] With what discerning love has sent +[1815.58 --> 1820.28] Doubt not our inmost ones are known +[1820.28 --> 1825.72] To Him who chose us for His own +[1825.72 --> 1833.78] Sing, pray, and keep His ways unswerving +[1833.78 --> 1837.92] Offer your service faithfully +[1837.92 --> 1842.94] And trust His word, the one deserving +[1842.94 --> 1847.80] You'll find His promise true to be +[1847.80 --> 1852.70] God never will forsake in need +[1852.70 --> 1857.30] The soul that trusts in Him indeed +[1857.30 --> 1865.56] You'll find full threat your faithfully +[1865.56 --> 1871.08] O cold but freedom by faithfully +[1871.08 --> 1897.04] Thank you. +[1901.08 --> 1917.08] My name is Mr. Skarsgård, and I'd like to invite all the three-year-olds to grade four up here. +[1917.08 --> 1924.08] I'm a little confused why you're laughing so much. +[1924.08 --> 1931.08] Nice to meet you guys. I said my name was Mr. Skarsgård. How are you? +[1931.08 --> 1934.08] What? What? What? +[1934.08 --> 1942.08] I can't fool you guys. Did you guys know it was me? +[1942.08 --> 1943.08] Yeah. +[1943.08 --> 1949.08] Oh, man. I thought for sure. Although not anybody else brought their horned helmet to church. +[1949.08 --> 1954.08] I should have figured that one out first. It's easy. Is it easy? +[1954.08 --> 1961.08] Oh, well, thank you for that segue. Did you? Oh, my. Oh, the glasses. +[1961.08 --> 1973.08] Oh, the glasses. Oh, the glasses. I thought maybe you. Oh, oh, oh. I thought maybe the braces. I didn't. Vikings didn't really have braces or wear fancy things like this. +[1973.08 --> 1985.08] You know what? We are going to switch gears in children's worship time. We've been talking about Jesus' early life, and we're going to switch over and start talking about King David a little bit. I know. +[1985.08 --> 2009.08] I know. But, yes. But this whole get up, even though I tried my hardest to fool you guys. Well, maybe not my hardest. To fool you guys that I wasn't Mr. Mike. I was. And you guys saw right through it. And guess what? Guess who always sees right through whatever pretending or masks we have? Exactly. God and Jesus. +[2009.08 --> 2028.36] And he desperately wants us to always see everybody for who they truly are because who they truly are are children of his, no matter what. No matter you're short, tall, you've got crazy hair, you've got no hair, whatever it is, he loves you because he's your father and you are one of his children. +[2028.36 --> 2039.06] So we're going to talk about that some more in children's worship time today, okay? Sound good? I didn't bring a lot of dress-up clothes, though, so we'll probably just keep it chill because we also have Lord's Supper today. +[2039.08 --> 2051.16] Oh, maybe I would have got you then. Okay, let's stand and do the children's blessing. And we'll head off to children's worship time. If the congregation can stand with us. Ready? +[2051.16 --> 2054.16] The Lord be with you. +[2069.08 --> 2094.30] Good morning. My name is Glenn. I'm one of the elders here at Emanuel Church. It's my privilege to lead you in our congregational prayer this morning. +[2094.30 --> 2112.58] Before we do, we have one update on Carl Laws. As you read in the bulletin, he's been suffering from a broken rib. But they've also discovered that he has a pulmonary embolism, two blockages that are being treated. So we want to keep him in our prayers. +[2116.46 --> 2117.56] Let's go to God in prayer. +[2117.56 --> 2138.32] God is our refuge and our strength and ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. +[2138.32 --> 2168.30] There is a river, though, and the mountains quake with their surging. +[2168.30 --> 2172.12] We will be blessed and confidence in you as the psalmist who wrote these words. +[2173.10 --> 2184.32] We thank you for the gift of Jesus, whose life, death, and resurrection made us right with you so that we can approach your throne with boldness to present our prayers and petitions. +[2186.20 --> 2188.18] Bless our time of communion this morning. +[2188.18 --> 2198.08] As we eat, drink, remember, and believe, Christ's body and blood were sacrificed for our sin and our guilt. +[2198.08 --> 2205.12] This morning, we lift all those who are dealing with health concerns. +[2206.12 --> 2209.90] Be with Cy and Greta Visser as Cy receives treatment for cancer. +[2211.20 --> 2216.86] We ask that the treatment will be effective and that you will sustain Cy through the treatment process. +[2216.86 --> 2221.62] We continue to pray for Jackie Birkenpass, who is in the hospital. +[2222.62 --> 2229.42] We ask that you strengthen her and provide the doctor's wisdom to decide the best course of treatment for her. +[2231.10 --> 2237.96] Also be with Carl Loss, who is recovering from both a broken rib and a pulmonary embolism. +[2237.96 --> 2245.16] Enable him to cope with the pain that he is experiencing and grant him a full and complete recovery. +[2247.46 --> 2252.10] We pray for Eva Kochman, Dennis' mom, who broke her hip this week. +[2252.92 --> 2258.02] Thank you for successful surgery, and we ask that you grant her full recovery from her injury. +[2258.88 --> 2261.66] Be near to her as she goes through the healing process. +[2261.66 --> 2268.30] We also ask that you be with Dave Hubertz, who burned his hand quite badly this week. +[2269.02 --> 2274.26] Give him full and complete healing and ease any pain that he may be experiencing. +[2277.60 --> 2283.44] Be with Leanne Harris' father, who discovered that his cancer is inoperable. +[2284.58 --> 2285.34] Be near to him. +[2286.56 --> 2287.44] Walk beside him. +[2287.90 --> 2288.44] Comfort him. +[2289.28 --> 2290.72] And grant him your peace. +[2291.66 --> 2298.16] Bless the grim and heightened families who will have a memorial service for Helen Hanson this week. +[2299.22 --> 2302.84] Grant all of the family members your comfort and peace as they grieve. +[2304.46 --> 2307.48] Bless all who are struggling with illness and with chronic pain. +[2308.70 --> 2311.44] Bless our aging family members who are dealing with these things. +[2312.48 --> 2316.56] Grant them your comfort and strength to cope if healing is not your will. +[2316.56 --> 2328.48] Father, we also pray for your comfort and blessing for all those who lost loved ones in Turkey and Syria due to a devastating earthquake about a week ago. +[2329.92 --> 2330.54] Comfort them. +[2331.28 --> 2333.22] Grant them your peace as they grieve. +[2334.58 --> 2339.70] Bless all the organizations engaged in providing disaster relief to those affected. +[2339.70 --> 2345.26] And bless these organizations who will be involved with cleanup and rebuilding. +[2346.20 --> 2351.80] And provide all the necessary resources to support those affected by this devastating event. +[2351.80 --> 2361.98] We pray for people in so many areas of the world who suffer the effects of war and armed conflicts. +[2362.98 --> 2364.34] Comfort the victims of war. +[2365.12 --> 2368.92] Cause the leaders of groups who perpetrate war to change their hearts. +[2369.98 --> 2372.74] Help them become agents of peace rather than war. +[2372.74 --> 2378.26] And we ask that you grant wisdom to the leaders in Europe and in North America. +[2378.90 --> 2382.68] As they consider their roles in helping end the war in Ukraine. +[2384.94 --> 2387.80] Father, we thank you for this church community at Langley Emanuel. +[2388.52 --> 2391.60] We thank you for our pastors, leaders, and volunteers. +[2392.28 --> 2394.58] And for the many ways that they serve this community. +[2395.96 --> 2402.38] Enable us as a church to be body, or church body, to be salt and light in the community of Langley. +[2403.60 --> 2407.78] We thank you that Jackie Hubert and Robin Baumann could attend the worship symposium this week. +[2408.66 --> 2411.56] And we ask that you bless the worship committee with wisdom. +[2411.94 --> 2413.84] As they lead us in praise and worship. +[2416.14 --> 2417.76] And now as we turn to your word. +[2418.06 --> 2419.90] We ask that you bless Pastor Chris. +[2420.12 --> 2422.16] As he brings us the truth of your word. +[2423.16 --> 2426.80] Enable him to speak with clarity and with boldness. +[2427.68 --> 2428.92] Give us ears to hear. +[2429.68 --> 2432.66] And hearts which are eager to follow your leading in obedience. +[2432.74 --> 2436.44] And as we go from this place into a new week. +[2437.18 --> 2440.96] Equip us to love you with all of our hearts, souls, and minds. +[2441.64 --> 2444.68] And to love our neighbors as ourselves. +[2445.50 --> 2445.80] Amen. +[2446.62 --> 2447.10] Amen. +[2447.10 --> 2447.46] Amen. +[2447.46 --> 2447.50] Amen. +[2447.50 --> 2447.76] Amen. +[2448.04 --> 2448.50] Amen. +[2448.66 --> 2449.06] Amen. +[2449.36 --> 2452.58] Amen. +[2453.36 --> 2454.28] Amen. +[2455.32 --> 2458.38] Amen. +[2458.38 --> 2482.86] Before we open God's Word, which we're going to do in Romans 2, I did realize I forgot +[2482.86 --> 2491.94] an announcement at the beginning. And so in a week and a half, we are going to, as a church, +[2492.10 --> 2502.46] enter into the season of Lent. Lent is the season which precedes Good Friday and Easter. +[2502.82 --> 2511.18] And Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. And so there's going to be an Ash Wednesday service for you that +[2511.18 --> 2517.32] will come with the imposition of ashes. And so that will come with the marking of ash on your +[2517.32 --> 2522.80] forehead if you choose to participate in that way. You don't have to if that's not something you +[2522.80 --> 2527.86] are familiar with or comfortable with. But we do want to invite you to that service on Ash Wednesday, +[2528.02 --> 2535.04] which is February 22nd. That's a Wednesday. It will happen at 7 o'clock in the morning. +[2535.04 --> 2545.16] It's 7 in the morning. So we can begin that series in Lent and spend the day marked with ashes or +[2545.16 --> 2552.76] spend the day reflecting on what is to come. And so February 22nd, 7 o'clock in the morning here, +[2553.02 --> 2558.86] we will have a special and short service for Ash Wednesday. +[2558.86 --> 2570.28] With that, we are going to return in our series in the book of Romans to Romans 2. I invite you, +[2570.36 --> 2577.10] if you have a Bible, to open that up. We're going to spend some time in verse 17 through 29, +[2577.46 --> 2581.64] through the end of the chapter. And our first read-through will be on the screen behind me, +[2581.68 --> 2588.10] so you can follow along there. But as always, I, of course, encourage you to have that in your hands +[2588.10 --> 2598.36] as we go through together. This is the word of God in Romans 2, starting at verse 17. +[2602.10 --> 2611.36] Now, you, if you call yourself a Jew, if you rely on the law and boast in God, if you know his will +[2611.36 --> 2618.92] and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law, if you are convinced that +[2618.92 --> 2624.52] you are a guide for the blind, a light for those who are in the dark, an instructor of the foolish, +[2624.68 --> 2630.26] a teacher of little children, because you have in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth, +[2630.84 --> 2637.70] you then, who teach others, do you not teach yourself? +[2637.70 --> 2642.32] You who preach against stealing, do you steal? +[2643.34 --> 2648.46] You who say that people should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? +[2649.26 --> 2653.28] You who abhor idols, do you rob temples? +[2654.56 --> 2659.52] You who boast in the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the law? +[2660.58 --> 2663.70] As it is written, God's name is being blasphemed +[2663.70 --> 2666.98] blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you. +[2669.18 --> 2675.00] Circumcision has value if you observe the law, but if you break the law, you have become as though +[2675.00 --> 2676.84] you had not been circumcised. +[2677.80 --> 2683.72] So then, if those who are not circumcised keep the law's requirements, will they not be regarded +[2683.72 --> 2685.64] as though they were circumcised? +[2685.64 --> 2691.66] The one who is not circumcised physically and yet obeys the law will condemn you who, +[2691.88 --> 2697.08] even though you have the written code and circumcision, are a lawbreaker. +[2698.08 --> 2706.00] A person is not a Jew who is one only outwardly, nor is circumcision merely outward and physical. +[2706.00 --> 2713.94] No, a person is a Jew who is one inwardly, and circumcision is circumcision of the heart, +[2714.24 --> 2717.48] by the spirit, not by the written code. +[2718.32 --> 2722.96] Such a person's praise is not from other people, but from God. +[2723.72 --> 2724.98] This is the word of the Lord. +[2724.98 --> 2739.14] One of the first songs that we sang this morning has in the first pre-chorus the line, +[2739.44 --> 2745.86] I'll bring you more than a song, for a song in itself is not what you have required. +[2746.72 --> 2750.76] You search much deeper within through the way things appear. +[2750.76 --> 2753.88] You are looking into my heart. +[2754.98 --> 2758.70] This morning, we're going to dig into what that means, +[2760.02 --> 2763.60] and what Paul says here in Romans 17. +[2764.20 --> 2770.84] And what I am confident we will see, and that you might see for yourself, +[2771.54 --> 2777.76] is that when you look into your heart of faith, it might be dead. +[2777.76 --> 2785.40] There's a lot to get through this morning, and so let's jump right in. +[2787.00 --> 2792.72] In these first few verses that we read, Paul is challenging his audience, +[2792.98 --> 2795.92] and he's challenging their presumption. +[2796.72 --> 2801.02] Their presumption of place and their presumption of life. +[2801.02 --> 2809.50] And it's easy for us to not hear the force of it, or to not hear how potentially offensive it is, +[2809.56 --> 2814.12] because, as far as I am aware, none of us here are Jewish. +[2815.74 --> 2816.18] Right? +[2816.24 --> 2822.96] And so when we read a text like this one, it's easy to sort of other the text. +[2822.96 --> 2824.04] Right? +[2824.08 --> 2826.00] It's easy to say this is about someone else. +[2826.08 --> 2827.90] This is for someone else. +[2828.06 --> 2829.88] It applies to someone else. +[2830.68 --> 2838.38] But Paul's purpose in this text is to actually challenge the othering that's been happening already, +[2838.52 --> 2845.04] that's been happening as the first hearers of this have gone through. +[2845.04 --> 2856.74] The people that Paul is writing to are likely Jewish, Bible-believing converts to Christianity living in Rome. +[2857.96 --> 2865.08] If you know anything about history at this time, right, Rome is the center of the empire, +[2865.36 --> 2868.50] and from the perspective of the Romans, it's the center of the world. +[2868.50 --> 2875.62] And so think about the privilege and the presumption that would result for that. +[2876.02 --> 2876.12] Right? +[2876.24 --> 2882.50] And not just socially, but religiously, because here you have a Jew living in Rome. +[2882.68 --> 2882.84] Right? +[2882.90 --> 2886.40] I am religiously one of the chosen of God. +[2887.34 --> 2888.92] I have the law. +[2889.14 --> 2890.32] I have the word. +[2890.82 --> 2892.54] I know the truth. +[2892.54 --> 2901.92] And, to top it off, I live in the center of political power, the best place to live in the world. +[2903.26 --> 2908.54] And what Paul is doing as they listen to this text is he pulls them in close. +[2909.26 --> 2912.80] It's kind of like he's, the image I have is him like gathering people up. +[2912.92 --> 2916.40] He's saying, okay, come, listen to what I'm saying. +[2916.50 --> 2916.72] Listen. +[2916.82 --> 2917.96] He's drawing them in. +[2918.02 --> 2920.50] That's what he's doing in verse 17 through 20. +[2920.50 --> 2923.86] He says, if you call yourself a Jew, come close. +[2924.50 --> 2925.18] Gather round. +[2925.38 --> 2927.38] Listen to what I have to say. +[2927.54 --> 2931.58] If you rely on the law and you boast in God, come on here. +[2932.60 --> 2934.18] Come on close. +[2934.32 --> 2935.94] Hear what I will tell you. +[2936.20 --> 2939.60] If you know his will and have studied his law, listen up. +[2940.04 --> 2941.02] This is for you. +[2941.36 --> 2946.80] If you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind and a light for those who are in the dark. +[2946.80 --> 2953.82] Actually, this is language that's taken directly out of Isaiah 42, verse 16. +[2955.12 --> 2955.54] Right? +[2955.60 --> 2960.06] And it's about what God will do through the servant of the Lord. +[2960.82 --> 2963.52] And they have adopted it for themselves. +[2965.08 --> 2968.40] And then Paul now connects that directly to verse 20. +[2968.40 --> 2975.68] He says, if you are an instructor of the foolish and a teacher of children because you have knowledge and truth. +[2976.08 --> 2980.84] And all of this is building on an idea that we can tie back to Genesis 12. +[2981.34 --> 2984.60] And in Genesis 12, God first approaches Abram. +[2984.76 --> 2986.70] Then his name is eventually changed to Abraham. +[2987.38 --> 2987.52] Right? +[2987.52 --> 2993.28] And God promises to bless him and to make his descendants into a great nation. +[2993.66 --> 2997.60] And the purpose of that blessing and that great nation, he ends in Genesis 12, verse 3, +[2997.68 --> 3002.38] is that all people on earth will be blessed through you. +[3004.22 --> 3004.40] Right? +[3004.48 --> 3008.30] The Jewish people had a built-in purpose. +[3008.30 --> 3018.56] They have a commission from God to reveal him to the nations and to be a blessing to them as God's chosen people. +[3019.06 --> 3024.86] And they took pride in all of this as identifying features. +[3025.60 --> 3028.64] And so remember, Paul is gathering them all up. +[3028.74 --> 3031.68] He's drawing them in so that they will hear. +[3031.68 --> 3039.36] Because it would be easy for them to listen to everything he has said so far about others. +[3040.22 --> 3042.84] And he wants to include them. +[3044.10 --> 3048.54] And like I said, as we sit here now 2,000 some odd years later, +[3048.54 --> 3053.78] it's even easier for you and me to other this text. +[3055.36 --> 3055.80] Right? +[3055.86 --> 3058.48] To think that this is about someone other than me. +[3058.60 --> 3061.04] And so I'm going to paraphrase it, this first part. +[3062.12 --> 3063.28] I'm going to paraphrase it. +[3063.34 --> 3064.50] I'm going to make a small change. +[3064.88 --> 3065.10] Right? +[3065.22 --> 3070.04] That hopefully connecting to Paul's intent that he would have had back then. +[3070.30 --> 3072.92] And so listen to the same verses this way. +[3074.30 --> 3080.98] If you call yourself a Christian, a born-again, Bible-believing Christian, +[3081.64 --> 3084.60] if you have studied the Bible, if you've done profession of faith, +[3084.60 --> 3087.38] and if you've been in small groups all of your life, +[3087.38 --> 3091.68] if you've taught an Alpha course or taught a Christianity Explored course, +[3091.92 --> 3095.52] or you've volunteered in Sunday school or in children's worship time, +[3095.66 --> 3099.78] if you have done all of these things, this is for you. +[3099.78 --> 3107.72] And so for you, born and raised Christian folk, +[3108.72 --> 3112.22] this is for you. +[3112.22 --> 3116.60] Now, right away, and again, don't hear what I'm not saying, right? +[3116.66 --> 3119.52] Because Paul is not saying that there's anything wrong with being a Jew +[3119.52 --> 3122.06] or there's anything wrong with these identifying markers. +[3122.32 --> 3125.90] He's not saying there's anything wrong with knowing God's law +[3125.90 --> 3127.72] or having it written on your heart. +[3128.38 --> 3128.64] Right? +[3128.70 --> 3131.02] That's what they're commanded to do in Deuteronomy. +[3131.02 --> 3135.30] He's not saying there's anything wrong with using God's law, his Torah, +[3135.54 --> 3137.54] to help you make decisions in your life +[3137.54 --> 3140.86] and to seek his purposes for what you might do. +[3141.54 --> 3145.60] The problem, Paul says, and you can look closely at verse 17 to see it, +[3145.66 --> 3152.10] the problem is those who rely on the law, +[3152.36 --> 3156.20] those who boast, who brag. +[3157.36 --> 3157.60] Right? +[3157.62 --> 3160.38] It's not their Jewishness or their having the law. +[3160.38 --> 3162.88] It's the presumption of what that means. +[3164.06 --> 3164.12] Right? +[3164.24 --> 3166.32] It's the presumption that they make +[3166.32 --> 3169.22] that is the attitude that they carry. +[3169.80 --> 3173.08] They are relying on these good things, +[3173.26 --> 3176.24] their moral things or these religious systems. +[3177.48 --> 3179.02] As one writer says, +[3179.18 --> 3183.38] there's not much difference between the words morality and moralism, +[3183.62 --> 3186.04] but there is an eternal world of difference +[3186.04 --> 3188.24] between making a good thing, morality, +[3188.82 --> 3190.36] into your God. +[3190.38 --> 3191.96] which is moralism. +[3194.06 --> 3198.56] One of the most dangerous things for Christians in the world today +[3198.56 --> 3204.36] is when it comes to understanding our faith +[3204.36 --> 3208.40] is the danger of Christian moralism. +[3208.40 --> 3213.26] Now, this shows up in two kinds of ways. +[3214.46 --> 3214.66] Right? +[3214.70 --> 3217.18] Whenever you talk about something that you have done, +[3217.54 --> 3222.82] a good thing that you have done in a way that is intended to earn the praise of others +[3222.82 --> 3227.08] or is intended to boost your standing amongst them, +[3228.22 --> 3232.16] right, to boost your standing in your own heart and your own mind, +[3232.16 --> 3238.22] then you are relying on your own good works to earn merit +[3238.22 --> 3241.34] or to earn favor or to earn status. +[3241.34 --> 3241.74] Right? +[3242.38 --> 3245.24] With them and with God. +[3245.24 --> 3248.80] But also on the other end of this, right, +[3248.98 --> 3250.94] whenever you say something like, +[3251.50 --> 3252.98] I'm too sinful. +[3253.98 --> 3254.18] Right? +[3254.22 --> 3257.02] Or God could never forgive this in my life. +[3257.30 --> 3259.22] I've done way too many wrong things. +[3259.70 --> 3259.82] Right? +[3259.88 --> 3262.00] Whether you're on one side or the other, +[3262.00 --> 3267.12] you're living out of a perspective of a functional Christian moralist. +[3267.12 --> 3271.22] And the question that Paul is asking in verse 21 +[3271.22 --> 3277.06] is intended to get you to reflect on whether or not this is what you are doing. +[3277.78 --> 3281.84] Whether or not you are living as a religious moralist. +[3281.88 --> 3282.10] He says, +[3282.26 --> 3285.20] You then who teach others, do you not teach yourself? +[3286.28 --> 3289.04] You who preach against stealing, do you steal? +[3292.14 --> 3295.00] In the early and mid-20th century, +[3295.00 --> 3300.36] there was a British preacher by the name of D. Martin Lloyd-Jones. +[3301.44 --> 3306.08] And he applies this question to professing Christians in a powerful way. +[3306.14 --> 3307.08] It's a bit of a longer quote. +[3307.24 --> 3308.10] You will see it there. +[3309.10 --> 3311.10] But hear it as I read. +[3312.62 --> 3313.22] He asks, +[3313.40 --> 3315.64] As you read your Bible day by day, +[3315.76 --> 3318.72] do you apply the truth to yourself? +[3319.62 --> 3321.80] What is your motive when you read the Bible? +[3321.80 --> 3326.08] Is it just to have a knowledge of it so that you can show off to others +[3326.08 --> 3328.20] how much you know and argue with them? +[3328.46 --> 3331.34] Or are you applying the truth to yourselves? +[3332.94 --> 3333.16] Right? +[3333.22 --> 3335.00] As you read, say to yourself, +[3335.12 --> 3335.88] This is me. +[3336.38 --> 3338.04] What is this thing about me? +[3338.22 --> 3340.38] Allow the scripture to search you. +[3340.76 --> 3343.88] Otherwise, it can be very dangerous. +[3343.88 --> 3347.04] There is a sense, he continues, +[3347.52 --> 3349.54] in which the more you know of the Bible, +[3349.90 --> 3351.80] the more dangerous it is to you +[3351.80 --> 3354.22] if you do not apply it to yourself. +[3357.14 --> 3358.60] And can I be honest with you? +[3359.30 --> 3360.58] When I read that this week, +[3361.16 --> 3363.42] that cut me. +[3364.62 --> 3365.74] That got me. +[3366.02 --> 3366.90] Because that's me. +[3368.06 --> 3370.72] That's how I default to reading the Bible. +[3370.80 --> 3371.36] I'm a preacher. +[3371.36 --> 3372.40] I'm a teacher. +[3372.84 --> 3375.36] And so I always read the Bible thinking, +[3375.86 --> 3377.14] How can I teach this? +[3378.12 --> 3379.98] And how can I apply this to others? +[3380.64 --> 3383.40] How can I remember this so that when I'm in a conversation, +[3383.58 --> 3386.42] I can quote it and accurately represent it? +[3388.10 --> 3389.16] This is me. +[3390.34 --> 3394.96] I need to let the Word of God be living and active in my heart +[3394.96 --> 3396.02] and for my heart. +[3396.10 --> 3399.72] I need to let the Word of God divide my bone from marrow. +[3399.72 --> 3403.30] On these pages are more than just words. +[3403.44 --> 3405.80] On these pages are the Word of truth, +[3405.92 --> 3407.80] the words of eternal life. +[3409.14 --> 3411.22] It does me no good, +[3411.30 --> 3412.86] and it does you no good +[3412.86 --> 3415.76] to approach these words of God +[3415.76 --> 3419.48] from a purely scholastic +[3419.48 --> 3423.44] or dry point of view. +[3423.44 --> 3425.82] And that's the thing. +[3426.82 --> 3431.62] That's the first way we move from moralism +[3431.62 --> 3434.74] to a gospel religion. +[3435.16 --> 3438.40] That the Word of God has to become alive to you. +[3439.98 --> 3441.24] Let me put it another way. +[3442.44 --> 3447.00] The Word of God is life for you. +[3447.00 --> 3450.32] And if you feel like the Bible +[3450.32 --> 3451.96] and reading the Bible is a chore +[3451.96 --> 3453.44] or a burden, +[3454.50 --> 3455.62] maybe +[3455.62 --> 3458.90] you're stuck in Christian moralism. +[3461.42 --> 3462.78] And if that's you, +[3463.78 --> 3466.70] with sensitivity +[3466.70 --> 3468.46] and empathy, +[3468.46 --> 3472.00] can I just say that +[3472.00 --> 3473.80] your moralism +[3473.80 --> 3475.44] will fail you. +[3476.82 --> 3477.96] Your moralism +[3477.96 --> 3479.00] will fail you +[3479.00 --> 3480.88] because we are all inconsistent +[3480.88 --> 3482.22] with our morality. +[3482.40 --> 3483.44] We're all inconsistent +[3483.44 --> 3484.56] with our behavior. +[3484.80 --> 3486.62] No matter how hard we try, +[3487.00 --> 3488.44] there is failure. +[3488.68 --> 3489.52] And that's the point +[3489.52 --> 3490.30] that Paul is making +[3490.30 --> 3491.26] in this section. +[3491.40 --> 3492.64] He starts with those questions +[3492.64 --> 3494.08] that we've already looked at. +[3494.12 --> 3494.30] He says, +[3494.40 --> 3495.16] you who teach others, +[3495.24 --> 3496.10] do you not teach yourselves? +[3496.42 --> 3497.58] You who preach against stealing, +[3497.58 --> 3498.28] do you not steal? +[3498.34 --> 3499.32] And then he goes right on +[3499.32 --> 3500.42] with this line of questioning. +[3500.58 --> 3500.78] He says, +[3501.44 --> 3502.32] you say that people +[3502.32 --> 3503.72] should not commit adultery. +[3503.90 --> 3505.20] Do you commit adultery? +[3505.54 --> 3507.00] You who abhor idols, +[3507.44 --> 3508.80] do you rob temples? +[3509.80 --> 3511.44] Now that's a really interesting phrase. +[3512.22 --> 3513.08] Rob temples. +[3513.20 --> 3514.36] And so I want to dig into that +[3514.36 --> 3514.74] for a minute. +[3515.06 --> 3517.80] Because Paul is probably +[3517.80 --> 3519.76] not literally talking about +[3519.76 --> 3522.64] people going into temples +[3522.64 --> 3524.74] and stealing the statues +[3524.74 --> 3525.64] for the gold +[3525.64 --> 3526.54] that they're made of +[3526.54 --> 3527.44] or the precious metal +[3527.44 --> 3528.56] that they're made of +[3528.56 --> 3529.28] or whatever +[3529.28 --> 3530.58] for that value. +[3530.82 --> 3532.88] He's probably using that phrase +[3532.88 --> 3534.06] in a figurative way. +[3535.02 --> 3535.16] Right? +[3535.22 --> 3536.14] It's like he's saying, +[3536.56 --> 3537.92] you may not bow down +[3537.92 --> 3538.92] to these idols +[3538.92 --> 3540.54] or to this statue, +[3540.54 --> 3542.06] but you are actually +[3542.06 --> 3543.64] guilty of worshiping +[3543.64 --> 3544.76] the idol +[3544.76 --> 3545.56] or the idea +[3545.56 --> 3546.36] that's underneath +[3546.36 --> 3547.36] the statue +[3547.36 --> 3548.94] or behind the surface +[3548.94 --> 3549.86] of the statue. +[3549.98 --> 3550.86] That is the meaning +[3550.86 --> 3552.00] that it represents. +[3553.48 --> 3553.66] Right? +[3553.68 --> 3554.28] Let's say that you, +[3554.28 --> 3556.94] just to take anything +[3556.94 --> 3558.72] in your life +[3558.72 --> 3560.04] and you give it +[3560.04 --> 3561.52] ultimate purpose +[3561.52 --> 3563.12] or you find in it +[3563.12 --> 3564.32] your meaning. +[3565.12 --> 3565.24] Right? +[3565.24 --> 3567.24] If you look for power +[3567.24 --> 3567.90] or comfort +[3567.90 --> 3568.84] to that thing +[3568.84 --> 3570.68] or if you look for peace +[3570.68 --> 3572.00] to that job +[3572.00 --> 3573.56] or if you look for wholeness +[3573.56 --> 3574.86] in that person +[3574.86 --> 3576.12] or if you look for safety +[3576.12 --> 3577.12] and pleasure +[3577.12 --> 3578.58] in your accomplishments. +[3578.82 --> 3578.92] Right? +[3578.92 --> 3580.70] If you look to that thing +[3580.70 --> 3582.52] more than you look to God, +[3583.02 --> 3585.62] you are making an idol of it +[3585.62 --> 3586.72] and you have violated +[3586.72 --> 3587.60] this command +[3587.60 --> 3589.10] against idolatry +[3589.10 --> 3590.32] just as much +[3590.32 --> 3591.02] as the person +[3591.02 --> 3592.34] who physically bows +[3592.34 --> 3594.26] to the statue of wood +[3594.26 --> 3595.14] or gold +[3595.14 --> 3596.12] or whatever it may be +[3596.12 --> 3596.82] to the statues +[3596.82 --> 3597.12] that, +[3597.48 --> 3598.08] what does Paul say, +[3598.16 --> 3599.24] you abhor. +[3600.94 --> 3601.64] In fact, +[3601.72 --> 3602.70] for so many of us +[3602.70 --> 3603.54] in the world today +[3603.54 --> 3604.54] and in the church +[3604.54 --> 3605.76] perhaps even today, +[3607.02 --> 3608.30] Christian moralism +[3608.30 --> 3610.46] is that new statue, +[3611.34 --> 3612.06] is that idol. +[3613.26 --> 3614.26] The new idol +[3614.26 --> 3616.76] is religion +[3616.76 --> 3619.40] and you use it +[3619.40 --> 3620.34] to cover up +[3620.34 --> 3622.10] your dead heart. +[3622.82 --> 3623.70] You use it +[3623.70 --> 3624.42] to ignore +[3624.42 --> 3626.24] your stuffed up ears +[3626.24 --> 3627.46] so that you can't hear +[3627.46 --> 3629.04] the living word of God. +[3629.32 --> 3629.98] You pretend +[3629.98 --> 3632.18] because it looks good +[3632.18 --> 3633.38] on the outside, +[3633.80 --> 3634.78] you must be good +[3634.78 --> 3636.02] on the inside. +[3637.46 --> 3637.80] And again, +[3637.80 --> 3638.98] verse 21 to 23, +[3639.10 --> 3640.20] Paul is gathering us +[3640.20 --> 3641.22] all up +[3641.22 --> 3642.80] and he's showing us, +[3643.26 --> 3644.34] myself included, +[3644.72 --> 3647.26] that we are all hypocrites. +[3648.82 --> 3649.24] Now, +[3649.28 --> 3650.42] I've already admitted it, +[3650.66 --> 3650.88] right, +[3650.96 --> 3652.92] but I'm a hypocrite +[3652.92 --> 3655.18] and I know +[3655.18 --> 3656.04] that you, +[3656.26 --> 3657.08] every one of you, +[3657.76 --> 3658.98] are hypocrites. +[3658.98 --> 3661.02] and look, +[3661.30 --> 3662.10] at verse 24, +[3662.10 --> 3665.00] the price of our hypocrisy, +[3665.86 --> 3666.60] as it is written, +[3666.90 --> 3667.54] God's name +[3667.54 --> 3668.68] is being blasphemed +[3668.68 --> 3669.86] among the Gentiles +[3669.86 --> 3671.16] because of you. +[3672.90 --> 3673.00] Right, +[3673.06 --> 3673.60] hypocrites +[3673.60 --> 3674.72] are the reason +[3674.72 --> 3675.86] why so many people +[3675.86 --> 3677.24] don't take your faith +[3677.24 --> 3678.16] seriously +[3678.16 --> 3679.74] or don't take you seriously +[3679.74 --> 3681.28] when you talk about faith. +[3682.00 --> 3682.86] It's hypocrites +[3682.86 --> 3683.60] in the church +[3683.60 --> 3684.62] that is the reason +[3684.62 --> 3685.74] why so many people +[3685.74 --> 3686.94] are deconstructing +[3686.94 --> 3687.38] their faith +[3687.38 --> 3688.48] and walking away +[3688.48 --> 3689.26] from the church +[3689.26 --> 3690.22] that they grew up in. +[3691.02 --> 3691.80] And honestly, +[3691.88 --> 3692.58] I get it. +[3694.06 --> 3694.54] Right, +[3694.68 --> 3695.66] you and me, +[3696.16 --> 3696.94] on our own, +[3697.34 --> 3698.06] we give God +[3698.06 --> 3698.66] a bad name. +[3699.88 --> 3701.06] And when we pretend +[3701.06 --> 3701.86] like we've got it +[3701.86 --> 3702.68] all figured out +[3702.68 --> 3703.78] or when we pretend +[3703.78 --> 3704.50] like we have +[3704.50 --> 3705.24] all the answers +[3705.24 --> 3706.02] or when we pretend +[3706.02 --> 3706.96] like we don't have +[3706.96 --> 3707.66] questions +[3707.66 --> 3708.80] or that we don't struggle, +[3709.06 --> 3709.74] when we pretend +[3709.74 --> 3710.64] that there are no doubts +[3710.64 --> 3711.34] to our faith, +[3711.34 --> 3712.80] we aren't helping +[3712.80 --> 3714.38] those who are struggling. +[3715.30 --> 3716.86] We're just underscoring +[3716.86 --> 3718.08] our own hypocrisy. +[3727.22 --> 3728.76] But can I also say, +[3729.76 --> 3732.84] can I also say +[3732.84 --> 3733.86] that my hypocrisy, +[3735.08 --> 3736.80] that my fickle heart, +[3736.80 --> 3738.28] my doubts, +[3738.78 --> 3741.00] aren't big enough +[3741.00 --> 3742.34] or powerful enough +[3742.34 --> 3744.24] to change the truth +[3744.24 --> 3745.24] of God's word. +[3746.46 --> 3747.76] That even when +[3747.76 --> 3748.98] my faith fails, +[3749.16 --> 3751.24] even when my morality fails, +[3751.40 --> 3752.70] even when I don't live +[3752.70 --> 3753.66] as the new creation +[3753.66 --> 3754.92] that I am called +[3754.92 --> 3756.78] and recreated to be, +[3756.92 --> 3758.00] regenerated to be, +[3758.10 --> 3759.48] declared by God +[3759.48 --> 3760.78] in grace to be, +[3761.18 --> 3762.06] even when I don't live +[3762.06 --> 3762.44] into that, +[3762.60 --> 3763.30] even then, +[3763.58 --> 3765.78] God is good. +[3765.78 --> 3767.84] God's truth +[3767.84 --> 3768.86] is not dependent +[3768.86 --> 3770.34] upon my ability +[3770.34 --> 3771.36] to live it. +[3772.06 --> 3773.56] The gospel is true +[3773.56 --> 3775.34] even if I haven't +[3775.34 --> 3776.80] been fully transformed +[3776.80 --> 3777.98] by it. +[3779.88 --> 3780.52] And so, +[3781.16 --> 3782.72] if you +[3782.72 --> 3785.12] are doubting God +[3785.12 --> 3787.04] because of your +[3787.04 --> 3788.48] particular experience +[3788.48 --> 3789.40] of Christians, +[3790.72 --> 3792.86] can I just say +[3792.86 --> 3795.62] that's not entirely fair. +[3795.78 --> 3798.36] Now, +[3798.42 --> 3798.88] I own +[3798.88 --> 3800.16] that I'm a hypocrite +[3800.16 --> 3802.18] and so are we all. +[3802.58 --> 3803.42] And I understand +[3803.42 --> 3804.66] that if you have been hurt +[3804.66 --> 3805.28] by the church +[3805.28 --> 3805.96] in the past, +[3806.16 --> 3807.08] if you have been hurt +[3807.08 --> 3807.90] by Christians, +[3808.34 --> 3810.12] and that's something +[3810.12 --> 3810.88] that will, +[3811.10 --> 3812.32] that has to +[3812.32 --> 3814.28] color and determine +[3814.28 --> 3815.00] your opinion +[3815.00 --> 3815.92] and your perspective +[3815.92 --> 3817.40] because that experience +[3817.40 --> 3818.60] is real. +[3818.68 --> 3819.52] And I don't want to minimize +[3819.52 --> 3821.00] that real experience, +[3821.44 --> 3821.68] right? +[3821.68 --> 3823.00] but can I just say +[3823.00 --> 3825.18] I'm sorry. +[3827.12 --> 3827.32] Right? +[3827.32 --> 3828.28] My heart breaks +[3828.28 --> 3830.22] for you +[3830.22 --> 3831.64] who are in that struggle, +[3832.14 --> 3833.14] for you who have faced +[3833.14 --> 3834.06] that kind of trauma +[3834.06 --> 3835.42] and that kind of trial. +[3835.92 --> 3837.06] And I want to be there +[3837.06 --> 3837.80] to enter into +[3837.80 --> 3838.62] that dark night +[3838.62 --> 3839.42] of the soul +[3839.42 --> 3839.82] with you +[3839.82 --> 3840.76] or whatever that might +[3840.76 --> 3841.62] look like, +[3841.70 --> 3841.84] right? +[3841.84 --> 3842.80] We have people +[3842.80 --> 3843.44] who are here +[3843.44 --> 3844.08] who want to pray +[3844.08 --> 3844.64] with you +[3844.64 --> 3845.46] through that +[3845.46 --> 3846.22] and you can find them. +[3846.30 --> 3847.52] There's yellow name tags +[3847.52 --> 3847.98] throughout, +[3848.54 --> 3848.74] right? +[3848.74 --> 3849.46] You can find them +[3849.46 --> 3850.18] and they will pray +[3850.18 --> 3850.50] with you. +[3850.56 --> 3851.60] We want to be with you +[3851.60 --> 3852.46] but please, +[3852.98 --> 3853.70] please +[3853.70 --> 3856.38] separate the truth +[3856.38 --> 3857.64] of who God is +[3857.64 --> 3859.98] from my moral failures. +[3861.48 --> 3863.06] I will disappoint you. +[3863.96 --> 3865.22] I promise you that. +[3866.68 --> 3867.88] He will not. +[3869.96 --> 3872.12] Don't let my disappointing you +[3872.12 --> 3874.56] determine who God is for you. +[3875.24 --> 3875.34] Right? +[3875.36 --> 3876.80] It's not fair to you +[3876.80 --> 3878.54] if you blame God +[3878.54 --> 3879.56] for my failings +[3879.56 --> 3882.42] because then you're missing him. +[3885.34 --> 3885.50] Now, +[3887.02 --> 3891.24] I confessed my hypocrisy +[3891.24 --> 3892.58] and maybe you could share +[3892.58 --> 3894.56] in that confession +[3894.56 --> 3897.92] but the difficulty +[3897.92 --> 3899.10] with hypocrisy +[3899.10 --> 3900.26] is that most of us +[3900.26 --> 3901.26] are blind to it. +[3902.78 --> 3903.58] And so how do we know +[3903.58 --> 3905.14] if we're hiding hypocrisy +[3905.14 --> 3906.42] in your heart? +[3906.42 --> 3907.32] And let me underscore again +[3907.32 --> 3907.94] the purpose +[3907.94 --> 3909.44] and the importance +[3909.44 --> 3910.88] of asking that question +[3910.88 --> 3911.94] because Paul says +[3911.94 --> 3913.58] God's name is being blasphemed +[3913.58 --> 3914.60] among the Gentiles +[3914.60 --> 3915.38] because of you +[3915.38 --> 3916.64] and I, for one, +[3916.74 --> 3917.90] don't want that to happen. +[3919.74 --> 3921.88] A life of Christian moralism +[3921.88 --> 3924.00] will always be distasteful +[3924.00 --> 3925.16] to those outside +[3925.16 --> 3926.48] and rightfully so +[3926.48 --> 3927.84] because this person +[3927.84 --> 3929.52] appears smug +[3929.52 --> 3931.76] because after all, +[3932.48 --> 3933.64] well, I really am a good person. +[3933.64 --> 3937.66] this kind of person +[3937.66 --> 3938.54] and here's how you begin +[3938.54 --> 3939.96] to know if this is your own heart, +[3940.04 --> 3941.00] this kind of person +[3941.00 --> 3943.04] will be overly sensitive +[3943.04 --> 3945.10] when you call them out +[3945.10 --> 3946.06] on their sin +[3946.06 --> 3947.86] or when you hold them accountable +[3947.86 --> 3949.36] to their hypocrisy. +[3950.48 --> 3951.20] And so, +[3951.34 --> 3952.76] if you get overly defensive +[3952.76 --> 3954.86] when someone calls you out +[3954.86 --> 3955.72] on your sin, +[3956.98 --> 3957.72] check your heart +[3957.72 --> 3960.88] because maybe there's hypocrisy there. +[3962.62 --> 3963.06] Right? +[3963.10 --> 3964.30] This kind of person +[3964.30 --> 3965.46] who's blind +[3965.46 --> 3966.48] to their own hypocrisy +[3966.48 --> 3968.08] is going to be judgmental +[3968.08 --> 3968.68] of others +[3968.68 --> 3969.80] because they need +[3969.80 --> 3971.08] to find other people +[3971.08 --> 3972.30] who are worse than them +[3972.30 --> 3973.76] in order to continue thinking +[3973.76 --> 3975.20] that they are actually good enough. +[3975.76 --> 3976.40] And so, +[3976.46 --> 3977.50] they will point out the faults +[3977.50 --> 3979.48] of others around them. +[3980.08 --> 3981.18] And this kind of person +[3981.18 --> 3982.50] is going to live +[3982.50 --> 3983.20] in a state +[3983.20 --> 3985.08] of spiritual anxiety +[3985.08 --> 3987.42] because they will always +[3987.42 --> 3987.98] be worried +[3987.98 --> 3988.92] about whether or not +[3988.92 --> 3990.52] they have done enough, +[3990.72 --> 3991.18] whether or not +[3991.18 --> 3992.88] they have been good enough. +[3993.78 --> 3994.46] Can I tell you, +[3995.42 --> 3995.82] in my, +[3997.74 --> 3998.10] I don't know, +[3998.14 --> 3999.14] how long have I been a pastor? +[3999.28 --> 4000.50] 12, 13 years? +[4001.46 --> 4004.04] In my 13 years +[4004.04 --> 4005.68] of pastoring churches, +[4006.72 --> 4007.12] there's, +[4007.20 --> 4009.94] there's one circumstance +[4009.94 --> 4011.48] of providing pastoral care +[4011.48 --> 4013.24] that I will always remember. +[4014.14 --> 4014.54] And it's not +[4014.54 --> 4015.40] while I was serving here, +[4015.48 --> 4016.16] so don't look around +[4016.16 --> 4016.96] for who it might be. +[4017.94 --> 4019.34] But I was sitting +[4019.34 --> 4020.56] at the deathbed +[4020.56 --> 4022.24] of a 96-year-old +[4022.24 --> 4024.60] saint of the church. +[4025.76 --> 4026.58] She had been +[4026.58 --> 4028.06] an active participant +[4028.06 --> 4029.36] in the life of the church +[4029.36 --> 4031.52] her entire life. +[4031.66 --> 4032.86] And when we sat down, +[4032.92 --> 4033.72] when I sat down +[4033.72 --> 4034.42] beside her, +[4034.74 --> 4035.94] 96 years old, +[4036.22 --> 4036.72] she said, +[4036.86 --> 4037.24] Pastor, +[4037.80 --> 4039.22] I'm scared to die +[4039.22 --> 4040.16] because I don't know +[4040.16 --> 4041.50] if I have been good enough. +[4046.54 --> 4048.10] She held that anxiety +[4048.10 --> 4050.12] in her heart +[4050.12 --> 4051.40] even though +[4051.40 --> 4052.98] she had been around +[4052.98 --> 4054.58] this gospel truth +[4054.58 --> 4054.98] of Jesus +[4054.98 --> 4056.14] her entire life. +[4056.68 --> 4057.92] That's how deep +[4057.92 --> 4058.72] these things +[4058.72 --> 4060.40] can work in us +[4060.40 --> 4062.32] and through us. +[4064.34 --> 4065.44] And so let's gather +[4065.44 --> 4066.08] each other up. +[4066.58 --> 4067.78] Let's look at our own hearts. +[4067.78 --> 4068.86] Again, +[4069.04 --> 4070.64] I love the way +[4070.64 --> 4071.90] that Tim Keller +[4071.90 --> 4073.38] summarizes Paul's argument. +[4073.52 --> 4073.92] He says, +[4074.02 --> 4074.62] and he connects us +[4074.62 --> 4075.92] back to Genesis 12 again +[4075.92 --> 4078.14] and God's promise +[4078.14 --> 4078.62] to Abraham. +[4079.42 --> 4080.16] Paul is saying +[4080.16 --> 4080.74] to the Jews, +[4081.50 --> 4082.56] you were called +[4082.56 --> 4083.36] to be a light +[4083.36 --> 4083.92] to the world. +[4084.54 --> 4085.86] You think of yourselves +[4085.86 --> 4086.82] as bringing light +[4086.82 --> 4087.52] to those who are +[4087.52 --> 4088.04] in darkness +[4088.04 --> 4089.38] and yet the world +[4089.38 --> 4090.62] finds your religion +[4090.62 --> 4092.20] totally unattractive. +[4093.30 --> 4094.46] Don't you see +[4094.46 --> 4095.36] that therefore +[4095.36 --> 4096.80] you must have +[4096.80 --> 4097.78] misunderstood it. +[4101.22 --> 4102.40] It's so easy +[4102.40 --> 4103.06] for us +[4103.06 --> 4104.94] to look at a world +[4104.94 --> 4105.42] especially +[4105.42 --> 4106.40] in a time +[4106.40 --> 4106.84] and an age +[4106.84 --> 4107.62] that many call +[4107.62 --> 4108.28] post-Christian +[4108.28 --> 4109.26] or post-Christendom +[4109.26 --> 4110.00] and go, +[4110.46 --> 4111.36] they just don't +[4111.36 --> 4112.04] get it. +[4112.12 --> 4112.56] The world +[4112.56 --> 4114.10] doesn't understand. +[4115.10 --> 4115.94] Turn that question +[4115.94 --> 4116.80] back on yourself. +[4116.80 --> 4123.62] Have we forgotten +[4123.62 --> 4125.48] to make the gospel +[4125.48 --> 4126.18] attractive +[4126.18 --> 4127.24] because we've been +[4127.24 --> 4127.96] stuck +[4127.96 --> 4130.04] in our hypocrisy +[4130.04 --> 4131.52] and our moralism? +[4132.30 --> 4133.22] Do you understand? +[4133.66 --> 4134.96] Pose the same question +[4134.96 --> 4135.46] to ourselves. +[4135.58 --> 4136.86] Is our community, +[4137.30 --> 4138.42] our church community +[4138.42 --> 4139.36] and you +[4139.36 --> 4140.36] as individuals +[4140.36 --> 4141.30] in your life +[4141.30 --> 4141.96] and in your work +[4141.96 --> 4142.50] and school +[4142.50 --> 4143.38] and in sports, +[4143.66 --> 4144.88] are you attractive +[4144.88 --> 4146.68] for the faith? +[4146.82 --> 4147.50] Do you show +[4147.50 --> 4148.22] humility +[4148.22 --> 4149.46] for Jesus? +[4149.70 --> 4150.74] And can I just say +[4150.74 --> 4151.88] that God has been +[4151.88 --> 4152.40] doing something +[4152.40 --> 4153.00] in our midst +[4153.00 --> 4154.00] here at Emmanuel +[4154.00 --> 4154.94] for some time +[4154.94 --> 4155.92] and one of the +[4155.92 --> 4156.64] exciting things +[4156.64 --> 4157.06] that I have +[4157.06 --> 4157.82] as part of my job +[4157.82 --> 4158.54] is I get to talk +[4158.54 --> 4159.06] to the people +[4159.06 --> 4159.70] who are visiting +[4159.70 --> 4160.14] and who are +[4160.14 --> 4160.86] checking us out +[4160.86 --> 4161.68] for the first time +[4161.68 --> 4162.04] or who are +[4162.04 --> 4163.50] interested in membership +[4163.50 --> 4164.44] and over and over +[4164.44 --> 4165.12] and over again. +[4165.22 --> 4165.80] One of the things +[4165.80 --> 4167.30] I hear about us +[4167.30 --> 4168.92] is that we have +[4168.92 --> 4170.20] a meaningful +[4170.20 --> 4171.12] and authentic +[4171.12 --> 4171.92] community +[4171.92 --> 4172.68] that people +[4172.68 --> 4173.90] want to have +[4173.90 --> 4175.32] something that we have. +[4175.38 --> 4176.22] They can't quite name it. +[4176.28 --> 4177.12] They can't quite place it +[4177.12 --> 4178.40] but there's a draw here +[4178.40 --> 4179.36] and so let me say +[4179.36 --> 4180.88] yes, we are doing this. +[4181.20 --> 4181.84] We get this. +[4181.94 --> 4183.26] We understand some of this +[4183.26 --> 4186.06] but is there more? +[4187.96 --> 4188.82] Is there more? +[4190.66 --> 4192.46] Can you show grace +[4192.46 --> 4194.48] in the face of failure? +[4195.20 --> 4196.48] Can you be non-anxious +[4196.48 --> 4197.86] in trying times? +[4198.18 --> 4198.80] Are we living +[4198.80 --> 4199.98] as signposts +[4199.98 --> 4200.48] of the beauty +[4200.48 --> 4201.16] of the gospel +[4201.16 --> 4202.12] and revealing +[4202.12 --> 4203.18] the kingdom come +[4203.18 --> 4204.62] in the world +[4204.62 --> 4205.50] and revealing +[4205.50 --> 4206.44] the kingdom come? +[4207.26 --> 4207.86] Or +[4207.86 --> 4209.78] in your life +[4209.78 --> 4211.60] and in our community +[4211.60 --> 4212.08] together +[4212.08 --> 4213.80] are we holding up +[4213.80 --> 4214.30] a sign +[4214.30 --> 4215.32] that says +[4215.32 --> 4216.04] do not enter +[4216.04 --> 4218.08] hazardous material? +[4221.30 --> 4222.16] The moralism +[4222.16 --> 4223.36] offers only +[4223.36 --> 4224.04] what some +[4224.04 --> 4224.82] have called +[4224.82 --> 4225.64] dead +[4225.64 --> 4227.12] orthodoxy. +[4227.12 --> 4229.34] And it's only +[4229.34 --> 4230.00] the gospel +[4230.00 --> 4230.56] of Jesus +[4230.56 --> 4231.44] that can transform +[4231.44 --> 4232.04] people +[4232.04 --> 4234.18] to the kinds +[4234.18 --> 4234.80] of people +[4234.80 --> 4235.42] that God +[4235.42 --> 4236.46] has designed us +[4236.46 --> 4237.52] and called us +[4237.52 --> 4237.90] to be. +[4238.66 --> 4238.98] And in fact +[4238.98 --> 4240.06] it's this idea +[4240.06 --> 4240.72] of dead +[4240.72 --> 4241.80] orthodoxy +[4241.80 --> 4242.82] that Paul finishes +[4242.82 --> 4244.44] with in verse 25 +[4244.44 --> 4245.34] to the end. +[4246.16 --> 4246.32] Now +[4246.32 --> 4247.60] previously +[4247.60 --> 4248.48] in this series +[4248.48 --> 4249.10] on Romans +[4249.10 --> 4249.96] we have had +[4249.96 --> 4251.20] purpose +[4251.20 --> 4253.14] to call out +[4253.14 --> 4254.56] progressive Christians +[4254.56 --> 4255.56] and the way +[4255.56 --> 4256.10] that progressive +[4256.10 --> 4256.54] Christians +[4256.54 --> 4257.12] have adjusted +[4257.12 --> 4257.66] the teaching +[4257.66 --> 4258.50] of the Bible +[4258.50 --> 4258.84] the way +[4258.84 --> 4259.50] that some +[4259.50 --> 4259.84] progressive +[4259.84 --> 4260.24] Christians +[4260.24 --> 4261.08] have licensed +[4261.08 --> 4262.18] their own +[4262.18 --> 4262.70] or others +[4262.70 --> 4263.40] immorality. +[4264.08 --> 4264.84] But here's +[4264.84 --> 4265.18] what I need +[4265.18 --> 4265.58] you to hear +[4265.58 --> 4266.32] because now +[4266.32 --> 4267.34] Paul is talking +[4267.34 --> 4267.94] to you +[4267.94 --> 4268.62] conservative +[4268.62 --> 4270.14] Christians. +[4270.88 --> 4271.60] For those +[4271.60 --> 4271.80] of you +[4271.80 --> 4272.08] who are +[4272.08 --> 4273.12] traditionalists +[4273.12 --> 4273.98] on a lot +[4273.98 --> 4274.72] of these things +[4274.72 --> 4275.64] for those +[4275.64 --> 4275.88] of you +[4275.88 --> 4276.14] who have +[4276.14 --> 4276.50] what we've +[4276.50 --> 4277.04] come to call +[4277.04 --> 4277.74] in western +[4277.74 --> 4278.26] politics +[4278.26 --> 4279.50] social conservatives +[4279.50 --> 4280.90] Paul is +[4280.90 --> 4281.58] calling you out. +[4281.58 --> 4284.12] verse 25 +[4284.12 --> 4284.76] he shifts +[4284.76 --> 4285.08] to an +[4285.08 --> 4285.58] illustration +[4285.58 --> 4286.62] from circumcision. +[4287.50 --> 4287.64] Now +[4287.64 --> 4288.98] particularly +[4288.98 --> 4289.70] for the young +[4289.70 --> 4290.34] ones among you +[4290.34 --> 4290.98] if you don't +[4290.98 --> 4291.34] know what +[4291.34 --> 4292.32] circumcision is +[4292.32 --> 4293.48] I'm going to +[4293.48 --> 4293.88] let you talk +[4293.88 --> 4294.36] to your parents. +[4296.22 --> 4297.16] They can answer +[4297.16 --> 4297.68] that question +[4297.68 --> 4298.06] for you. +[4298.80 --> 4299.56] What I'm going +[4299.56 --> 4299.94] to say +[4299.94 --> 4300.78] for us here +[4300.78 --> 4301.88] is that +[4301.88 --> 4302.42] circumcision +[4302.42 --> 4303.34] is a symbol +[4303.34 --> 4304.20] it's a physical +[4304.20 --> 4304.70] symbol +[4304.70 --> 4305.86] that was used +[4305.86 --> 4306.86] to mark out +[4306.86 --> 4307.90] and identify +[4307.90 --> 4309.00] the people +[4309.00 --> 4309.60] of Israel +[4309.60 --> 4310.12] the Jewish +[4310.12 --> 4310.48] people. +[4310.48 --> 4311.98] And circumcision +[4311.98 --> 4312.84] had become +[4312.84 --> 4313.68] the basis +[4313.68 --> 4314.52] for their +[4314.52 --> 4315.12] cultural +[4315.12 --> 4316.12] identity +[4316.12 --> 4317.66] and the basis +[4317.66 --> 4319.44] as the basis +[4319.44 --> 4319.82] for their +[4319.82 --> 4320.74] cultural identity +[4320.74 --> 4322.04] it had become +[4322.04 --> 4322.92] the source +[4322.92 --> 4323.98] of their +[4323.98 --> 4324.74] own +[4324.74 --> 4325.66] righteousness. +[4327.02 --> 4327.80] Their relationship +[4327.80 --> 4328.56] to God +[4328.56 --> 4329.62] became based +[4329.62 --> 4330.54] on this +[4330.54 --> 4331.30] symbol +[4331.30 --> 4331.98] on whether +[4331.98 --> 4332.38] or not +[4332.38 --> 4332.94] you bore +[4332.94 --> 4334.34] this marker. +[4335.34 --> 4335.60] And again +[4335.60 --> 4336.06] just like +[4336.06 --> 4336.48] the previous +[4336.48 --> 4337.08] section +[4337.08 --> 4337.78] perhaps +[4337.78 --> 4338.62] many of us +[4338.62 --> 4339.36] miss this +[4339.36 --> 4340.58] as an illustration +[4340.58 --> 4341.04] and so +[4341.04 --> 4341.56] I'm going +[4341.56 --> 4341.98] to change +[4341.98 --> 4342.08] it. +[4342.14 --> 4342.26] I'm going +[4342.26 --> 4342.72] to update +[4342.72 --> 4343.18] it again +[4343.18 --> 4344.20] for Christians +[4344.20 --> 4344.60] and for +[4344.60 --> 4345.06] Christianity +[4345.06 --> 4345.48] so I'm going +[4345.48 --> 4346.08] to paraphrase +[4346.08 --> 4346.54] it like we +[4346.54 --> 4346.86] did at the +[4346.86 --> 4347.12] beginning. +[4348.14 --> 4348.52] So here +[4348.52 --> 4349.10] is the +[4349.10 --> 4349.30] same +[4349.30 --> 4349.78] illustration. +[4351.88 --> 4352.48] So what +[4352.48 --> 4353.26] if you +[4353.26 --> 4353.56] have been +[4353.56 --> 4353.88] baptized? +[4355.18 --> 4355.70] So what +[4355.70 --> 4356.06] if you +[4356.06 --> 4356.54] have made +[4356.54 --> 4357.06] profession +[4357.06 --> 4357.66] of faith? +[4358.10 --> 4358.68] So what +[4358.68 --> 4359.04] if you +[4359.04 --> 4359.30] have been +[4359.30 --> 4359.68] a church +[4359.68 --> 4360.02] member +[4360.02 --> 4360.94] your entire +[4360.94 --> 4361.34] life? +[4361.50 --> 4362.28] This only +[4362.28 --> 4362.92] counts for +[4362.92 --> 4363.42] anything +[4363.42 --> 4363.98] if there +[4363.98 --> 4364.34] has been +[4364.34 --> 4365.36] deep change +[4365.36 --> 4366.34] in your life. +[4366.40 --> 4366.72] If your +[4366.72 --> 4367.14] heart +[4367.14 --> 4367.78] has been +[4367.78 --> 4368.10] truly +[4368.10 --> 4368.62] affected? +[4370.24 --> 4371.04] Don't you +[4371.04 --> 4371.64] know that +[4371.64 --> 4372.10] you are +[4372.10 --> 4372.86] not a +[4372.86 --> 4373.22] Christian +[4373.22 --> 4373.84] if you +[4373.84 --> 4374.44] are only +[4374.44 --> 4375.44] living as +[4375.44 --> 4375.76] one +[4375.76 --> 4376.52] externally? +[4377.60 --> 4378.32] That real +[4378.32 --> 4378.86] Christianity +[4378.86 --> 4379.54] is not about +[4379.54 --> 4380.48] having confidence +[4380.48 --> 4381.02] in the things +[4381.02 --> 4382.02] outside of +[4382.02 --> 4383.00] you to +[4383.00 --> 4383.64] know and +[4383.64 --> 4384.20] to be a +[4384.20 --> 4384.54] Christian +[4384.54 --> 4385.22] but it +[4385.22 --> 4386.26] is from +[4386.26 --> 4386.92] the inside. +[4388.08 --> 4388.72] What really +[4388.72 --> 4389.42] matters is +[4389.42 --> 4389.88] inner +[4389.88 --> 4390.70] baptism, +[4391.40 --> 4391.64] inner +[4391.64 --> 4392.18] profession +[4392.18 --> 4392.76] of faith, +[4392.98 --> 4393.28] inner +[4393.28 --> 4393.94] heart +[4393.94 --> 4394.62] membership +[4394.62 --> 4395.50] in God's +[4395.50 --> 4396.74] people and +[4396.74 --> 4397.50] that inner +[4397.50 --> 4398.76] truth is a +[4398.76 --> 4399.50] supernatural +[4399.50 --> 4400.48] work. +[4400.58 --> 4400.96] It is a +[4400.96 --> 4401.62] work of +[4401.62 --> 4403.32] God not +[4403.32 --> 4404.22] a human +[4404.22 --> 4405.14] work. +[4405.84 --> 4406.56] Again Keller +[4406.56 --> 4407.16] is so good +[4407.16 --> 4407.60] on this he +[4407.60 --> 4408.04] hits the nail +[4408.04 --> 4408.46] right on the +[4408.46 --> 4408.96] head when he +[4408.96 --> 4410.40] says it +[4410.40 --> 4411.06] is possible +[4411.06 --> 4411.72] to trust +[4411.72 --> 4412.70] in Christianity +[4412.70 --> 4414.60] rather than +[4414.60 --> 4415.80] in Christ. +[4418.20 --> 4418.94] That's dead +[4418.94 --> 4419.74] orthodoxy. +[4422.82 --> 4422.96] Right? +[4422.96 --> 4425.14] You believe +[4425.14 --> 4426.40] the basic +[4426.40 --> 4427.50] doctrines of +[4427.50 --> 4428.28] scripture. +[4428.66 --> 4429.42] You assent +[4429.42 --> 4430.26] intellectually +[4430.26 --> 4431.30] to them +[4431.30 --> 4431.62] but it +[4431.62 --> 4432.18] makes no +[4432.18 --> 4432.86] difference +[4432.86 --> 4434.12] inside. +[4435.24 --> 4436.02] There's an +[4436.02 --> 4436.48] intellectual +[4436.48 --> 4437.34] grasp of +[4437.34 --> 4437.94] the gospel +[4437.94 --> 4438.76] but there's +[4438.76 --> 4439.26] no internal +[4439.26 --> 4440.04] transformation. +[4442.04 --> 4442.34] Dead +[4442.34 --> 4443.28] orthodoxy +[4443.28 --> 4444.66] makes church +[4444.66 --> 4445.34] and church +[4445.34 --> 4446.12] participation +[4446.12 --> 4447.80] into a +[4447.80 --> 4448.68] safety net +[4448.68 --> 4449.44] for people +[4449.44 --> 4450.12] who think +[4450.12 --> 4450.58] they are +[4450.58 --> 4451.04] Christian. +[4453.38 --> 4453.94] Dead +[4453.94 --> 4454.72] orthodoxy +[4454.72 --> 4455.06] is going +[4455.06 --> 4455.46] to look +[4455.46 --> 4456.18] like producing +[4456.18 --> 4457.00] a list +[4457.00 --> 4457.78] of rules +[4457.78 --> 4458.56] and a list +[4458.56 --> 4459.04] of ways +[4459.04 --> 4459.48] of being +[4459.48 --> 4459.80] in the +[4459.80 --> 4460.12] world +[4460.12 --> 4460.94] and then +[4460.94 --> 4461.30] it's going +[4461.30 --> 4461.68] to push +[4461.68 --> 4462.20] that list +[4462.20 --> 4462.70] on everyone +[4462.70 --> 4463.18] else in +[4463.18 --> 4463.74] society. +[4465.82 --> 4466.38] Dead +[4466.38 --> 4467.12] orthodoxy +[4467.12 --> 4467.48] is going +[4467.48 --> 4467.82] to look +[4467.82 --> 4469.08] like angrily +[4469.08 --> 4469.88] requiring +[4469.88 --> 4470.72] theological +[4470.72 --> 4471.60] correctness +[4471.60 --> 4472.42] and precision +[4472.42 --> 4473.04] and then +[4473.04 --> 4473.44] debating +[4473.44 --> 4473.94] everyone +[4473.94 --> 4474.70] around you +[4474.70 --> 4475.14] in order +[4475.14 --> 4475.72] to prove +[4475.72 --> 4476.12] that you +[4476.12 --> 4476.28] are +[4476.28 --> 4476.70] correct. +[4479.18 --> 4480.28] But also +[4480.28 --> 4481.96] a dead +[4481.96 --> 4482.72] orthodoxy +[4482.72 --> 4482.94] is going +[4482.94 --> 4483.12] to do +[4483.12 --> 4483.52] the same +[4483.52 --> 4483.94] thing +[4483.94 --> 4484.48] on the +[4484.48 --> 4484.64] other +[4484.64 --> 4485.02] side. +[4485.86 --> 4486.16] A dead +[4486.16 --> 4486.80] orthodoxy +[4486.80 --> 4487.02] is going +[4487.02 --> 4487.56] to put +[4487.56 --> 4488.20] a huge +[4488.20 --> 4488.76] emphasis +[4488.76 --> 4489.90] on a +[4489.90 --> 4490.70] particular +[4490.70 --> 4491.86] emotional +[4491.86 --> 4492.86] experience +[4492.86 --> 4493.74] in church +[4493.74 --> 4494.10] or a +[4494.10 --> 4494.58] dramatic +[4494.58 --> 4495.80] experience +[4495.80 --> 4496.70] in worship +[4496.70 --> 4498.14] and displaying +[4498.14 --> 4498.98] your feelings +[4498.98 --> 4499.72] in a particular +[4499.72 --> 4500.42] way because +[4500.42 --> 4500.90] when you get +[4500.90 --> 4501.64] your emotions +[4501.64 --> 4502.26] right +[4502.26 --> 4503.82] then you +[4503.82 --> 4504.04] have +[4504.04 --> 4504.68] righteousness. +[4507.02 --> 4507.30] A dead +[4507.30 --> 4508.02] orthodoxy +[4508.02 --> 4508.32] is going +[4508.32 --> 4508.72] to show +[4508.72 --> 4509.70] up in +[4509.70 --> 4510.12] the middle +[4510.12 --> 4510.82] of those +[4510.82 --> 4511.70] two as +[4511.70 --> 4512.30] someone who +[4512.30 --> 4513.06] puts great +[4513.06 --> 4514.00] emphasis on +[4514.00 --> 4514.78] the rituals +[4514.78 --> 4515.50] and the +[4515.50 --> 4516.00] repetition +[4516.00 --> 4516.96] of the +[4516.96 --> 4517.42] tradition. +[4518.18 --> 4518.88] Whether it's +[4518.88 --> 4519.24] having the +[4519.24 --> 4519.82] building look +[4519.82 --> 4520.32] a particular +[4520.32 --> 4520.94] way and +[4520.94 --> 4521.84] requiring that +[4521.84 --> 4522.14] or whether +[4522.14 --> 4522.78] it's having +[4522.78 --> 4523.44] the right +[4523.44 --> 4523.98] kind of +[4523.98 --> 4524.52] music +[4524.52 --> 4525.98] as the +[4525.98 --> 4526.82] only way +[4526.82 --> 4527.68] to experience +[4527.68 --> 4528.16] this. +[4529.08 --> 4529.72] What we +[4529.72 --> 4530.80] hear is +[4530.80 --> 4531.62] that right +[4531.62 --> 4532.64] liturgy +[4532.64 --> 4533.68] equals +[4533.68 --> 4535.00] righteousness. +[4536.82 --> 4537.40] Now again +[4537.40 --> 4538.06] right +[4538.06 --> 4539.34] theological +[4539.34 --> 4540.02] accuracy +[4540.02 --> 4540.80] matters. +[4541.06 --> 4541.38] Moral +[4541.38 --> 4541.80] living +[4541.80 --> 4542.42] matters. +[4542.58 --> 4542.90] Praying +[4542.90 --> 4543.46] and singing +[4543.46 --> 4543.80] in the +[4543.80 --> 4544.38] power of +[4544.38 --> 4544.96] the spirit +[4544.96 --> 4545.58] matters. +[4545.72 --> 4545.92] Being +[4545.92 --> 4546.34] affected +[4546.34 --> 4546.72] by the +[4546.72 --> 4547.08] gospel +[4547.08 --> 4547.72] truths +[4547.72 --> 4547.94] and +[4547.94 --> 4548.32] beautiful +[4548.32 --> 4548.72] worship +[4548.72 --> 4548.94] and +[4548.94 --> 4549.70] beautiful +[4549.70 --> 4550.12] worship +[4550.12 --> 4550.90] spaces +[4550.90 --> 4551.56] right +[4551.56 --> 4551.88] all of +[4551.88 --> 4552.02] these +[4552.02 --> 4552.20] are +[4552.20 --> 4552.60] good +[4552.60 --> 4553.38] things +[4553.38 --> 4553.60] but +[4553.60 --> 4553.92] those +[4553.92 --> 4554.24] things +[4554.24 --> 4554.72] so +[4554.72 --> 4555.68] easily +[4555.68 --> 4556.02] and +[4556.02 --> 4556.30] so +[4556.30 --> 4557.02] regularly +[4557.02 --> 4557.40] for +[4557.40 --> 4557.68] many +[4557.68 --> 4557.94] of +[4557.94 --> 4558.18] us +[4558.18 --> 4559.12] especially +[4559.12 --> 4560.04] if +[4560.04 --> 4560.28] you +[4560.28 --> 4560.70] are a +[4560.70 --> 4561.56] traditionalist +[4561.56 --> 4562.04] especially +[4562.04 --> 4562.58] if you +[4562.58 --> 4562.88] lean +[4562.88 --> 4563.44] towards +[4563.44 --> 4563.90] the +[4563.90 --> 4564.40] conservative +[4564.40 --> 4565.36] so many +[4565.36 --> 4565.80] of those +[4565.80 --> 4566.14] things +[4566.14 --> 4566.90] can become +[4566.90 --> 4567.48] time and +[4567.48 --> 4568.08] time again +[4568.08 --> 4569.24] dead works +[4569.24 --> 4570.08] and dead +[4570.08 --> 4570.86] orthodoxy. +[4571.64 --> 4572.00] It is a +[4572.00 --> 4572.70] replacement +[4572.70 --> 4573.60] for a +[4573.60 --> 4574.26] reliance +[4574.26 --> 4575.04] on +[4575.04 --> 4576.02] Christ. +[4579.54 --> 4580.52] It is a +[4580.52 --> 4581.08] replacement +[4581.08 --> 4582.56] from a +[4582.56 --> 4583.12] reliance +[4583.12 --> 4583.74] on Christ +[4583.74 --> 4584.56] to a +[4584.56 --> 4585.06] reliance +[4585.06 --> 4585.82] on what +[4585.82 --> 4586.26] you do +[4586.26 --> 4587.48] or how +[4587.48 --> 4587.90] you do +[4587.90 --> 4588.08] it +[4588.08 --> 4589.16] or what +[4589.16 --> 4589.50] you make +[4589.50 --> 4589.84] others +[4589.84 --> 4590.16] do +[4590.16 --> 4592.64] and +[4592.64 --> 4592.82] maybe +[4592.82 --> 4592.98] even +[4592.98 --> 4593.12] how +[4593.12 --> 4593.26] you +[4593.26 --> 4593.56] feel. +[4594.92 --> 4595.26] It is +[4595.26 --> 4595.82] possible +[4595.82 --> 4596.50] to trust +[4596.50 --> 4597.26] Christianity +[4597.26 --> 4598.26] rather than +[4598.26 --> 4598.84] to trust +[4598.84 --> 4599.40] in +[4599.40 --> 4600.10] Christ. +[4600.32 --> 4600.64] That is +[4600.64 --> 4600.82] the +[4600.82 --> 4601.32] conservative +[4601.32 --> 4602.08] danger +[4602.08 --> 4602.68] of +[4602.68 --> 4602.92] dead +[4602.92 --> 4603.74] orthodoxy. +[4604.34 --> 4604.62] What we +[4604.62 --> 4605.28] need +[4605.28 --> 4606.08] Paul says +[4606.08 --> 4606.74] is a +[4606.74 --> 4607.40] circumcision +[4607.40 --> 4608.08] of the +[4608.08 --> 4608.46] heart. +[4608.58 --> 4608.82] What we +[4608.82 --> 4609.38] need +[4609.38 --> 4609.98] is a +[4609.98 --> 4610.38] new +[4610.38 --> 4611.16] spiritual +[4611.16 --> 4612.26] reality. +[4612.26 --> 4615.66] in the +[4615.66 --> 4616.02] Bible +[4616.02 --> 4617.38] covenant +[4617.38 --> 4618.16] is the +[4618.16 --> 4618.66] word that +[4618.66 --> 4619.14] is used +[4619.14 --> 4619.68] to talk +[4619.68 --> 4620.12] about +[4620.12 --> 4620.98] a +[4620.98 --> 4621.50] special +[4621.50 --> 4621.86] and +[4621.86 --> 4622.54] intentional +[4622.54 --> 4623.20] kind +[4623.20 --> 4623.70] of +[4623.70 --> 4624.20] relationship. +[4625.02 --> 4625.28] In +[4625.28 --> 4625.68] today's +[4625.68 --> 4625.92] world +[4625.92 --> 4626.08] we +[4626.08 --> 4626.36] really +[4626.36 --> 4626.74] only +[4626.74 --> 4627.62] use +[4627.62 --> 4627.88] that +[4627.88 --> 4628.14] word +[4628.14 --> 4628.36] in +[4628.36 --> 4628.68] dry +[4628.68 --> 4629.12] legal +[4629.12 --> 4629.66] documents +[4629.66 --> 4629.80] or +[4629.80 --> 4633.26] in +[4633.26 --> 4633.38] the +[4633.38 --> 4633.70] context +[4633.70 --> 4633.88] of +[4633.88 --> 4634.26] marriage. +[4634.76 --> 4634.94] We +[4634.94 --> 4635.10] talk +[4635.10 --> 4635.26] about +[4635.26 --> 4635.58] marriage +[4635.58 --> 4635.78] as +[4635.78 --> 4635.90] a +[4635.90 --> 4636.12] covenant. +[4636.70 --> 4636.88] In +[4636.88 --> 4637.00] the +[4637.00 --> 4637.30] ancient +[4637.30 --> 4637.58] Near +[4637.58 --> 4638.12] East +[4638.12 --> 4640.70] covenants +[4640.70 --> 4641.30] defined +[4641.30 --> 4641.82] so many +[4641.82 --> 4642.12] different +[4642.12 --> 4642.54] aspects +[4642.54 --> 4642.74] of +[4642.74 --> 4643.28] relationships. +[4643.50 --> 4643.84] Nations +[4643.84 --> 4644.18] would +[4644.18 --> 4644.46] enter +[4644.46 --> 4644.82] into +[4644.82 --> 4645.36] covenants +[4645.36 --> 4646.06] together. +[4646.28 --> 4646.62] Kings +[4646.62 --> 4647.02] would +[4647.02 --> 4647.30] enter +[4647.30 --> 4647.64] into +[4647.64 --> 4648.22] covenants +[4648.22 --> 4648.90] together. +[4649.06 --> 4649.50] And kings +[4649.50 --> 4649.92] would enter +[4649.92 --> 4650.18] into +[4650.18 --> 4650.58] covenants +[4650.58 --> 4651.12] with +[4651.12 --> 4651.54] their +[4651.54 --> 4652.68] vassals, +[4652.86 --> 4653.08] with the +[4653.08 --> 4653.32] people +[4653.32 --> 4653.54] they +[4653.54 --> 4654.30] served. +[4655.18 --> 4655.70] And part +[4655.70 --> 4656.02] of the +[4656.02 --> 4656.46] structure +[4656.46 --> 4657.10] of the +[4657.10 --> 4657.48] covenant +[4657.48 --> 4658.24] ceremony +[4658.24 --> 4659.02] in the +[4659.02 --> 4659.32] ancient +[4659.32 --> 4659.58] Near +[4659.58 --> 4659.80] East, +[4659.86 --> 4660.04] and we +[4660.04 --> 4660.46] see this +[4660.46 --> 4660.64] in +[4660.64 --> 4661.50] circumcision, +[4661.62 --> 4661.88] we see +[4661.88 --> 4662.22] this in +[4662.22 --> 4662.50] other +[4662.50 --> 4663.10] covenants +[4663.10 --> 4663.46] in the +[4663.46 --> 4663.80] Bible, +[4664.28 --> 4664.46] right, +[4664.50 --> 4664.88] is that +[4664.88 --> 4665.90] there would +[4665.90 --> 4666.32] be a +[4666.32 --> 4666.80] symbol +[4666.80 --> 4668.82] that +[4668.82 --> 4669.28] says, +[4670.10 --> 4670.34] if I +[4670.34 --> 4670.62] don't +[4670.62 --> 4671.16] keep up +[4671.16 --> 4671.78] my end +[4671.78 --> 4672.08] of the +[4672.08 --> 4672.44] bargain, +[4673.20 --> 4673.78] may this +[4673.78 --> 4674.26] happen to +[4674.26 --> 4674.46] me. +[4675.80 --> 4676.04] And so +[4676.04 --> 4676.46] for instance, +[4676.54 --> 4677.00] you can read +[4677.00 --> 4677.64] a story in +[4677.64 --> 4678.42] Genesis 15 +[4678.42 --> 4679.34] of God +[4679.34 --> 4680.00] entering into +[4680.00 --> 4680.58] a covenant +[4680.58 --> 4681.80] with Abraham +[4681.80 --> 4683.18] where two +[4683.18 --> 4684.28] animals are +[4684.28 --> 4684.62] cut in +[4684.62 --> 4685.04] half, +[4685.94 --> 4686.16] right, +[4686.22 --> 4686.88] and God +[4686.88 --> 4688.00] walks through +[4688.00 --> 4689.04] those two +[4689.04 --> 4690.26] animals after +[4690.26 --> 4690.76] they're cut in +[4690.76 --> 4691.04] half, +[4691.08 --> 4691.34] and that's +[4691.34 --> 4692.08] God taking +[4692.08 --> 4692.28] the +[4692.28 --> 4693.12] responsibility +[4693.12 --> 4695.00] on himself +[4695.00 --> 4695.62] saying, +[4696.26 --> 4697.56] may I +[4697.56 --> 4698.30] be as +[4698.30 --> 4698.96] these two +[4698.96 --> 4699.84] animals if +[4699.84 --> 4700.30] I don't +[4700.30 --> 4700.88] keep up +[4700.88 --> 4701.66] my end +[4701.66 --> 4702.64] of the +[4702.64 --> 4703.02] covenant. +[4704.64 --> 4705.22] Circumcision +[4705.22 --> 4706.18] is a +[4706.18 --> 4706.52] covenant +[4706.52 --> 4707.72] symbol, +[4708.18 --> 4709.06] right, +[4709.08 --> 4709.32] and it +[4709.32 --> 4709.60] says, +[4710.10 --> 4710.54] not only +[4710.54 --> 4711.14] have I +[4711.14 --> 4711.62] been cut +[4711.62 --> 4712.02] off from +[4712.02 --> 4712.36] the rest +[4712.36 --> 4712.56] of the +[4712.56 --> 4712.82] world, +[4712.92 --> 4713.20] that is +[4713.20 --> 4713.80] separated +[4713.80 --> 4714.18] out, +[4714.30 --> 4714.70] marked for +[4714.70 --> 4715.16] a purpose, +[4715.52 --> 4715.84] but it +[4715.84 --> 4716.30] is also +[4716.30 --> 4716.86] saying, +[4717.26 --> 4717.70] may I +[4717.70 --> 4718.66] wholly be +[4718.66 --> 4719.22] cut off +[4719.22 --> 4719.64] if I +[4719.64 --> 4720.00] don't do +[4720.00 --> 4720.46] my part, +[4721.06 --> 4721.94] if I +[4721.94 --> 4722.38] don't do +[4722.38 --> 4723.26] and keep +[4723.26 --> 4724.24] my promises, +[4725.12 --> 4726.10] but the +[4726.10 --> 4726.68] symbol is +[4726.68 --> 4727.24] only a +[4727.24 --> 4727.60] symbol, +[4728.26 --> 4729.26] it is +[4729.26 --> 4729.76] only a +[4729.76 --> 4730.38] symbol if +[4730.38 --> 4730.84] it doesn't +[4730.84 --> 4731.52] reflect a +[4731.52 --> 4731.82] deeper +[4731.82 --> 4732.80] reality, +[4732.80 --> 4733.80] and that's +[4733.80 --> 4734.26] important for +[4734.26 --> 4734.48] us to +[4734.48 --> 4734.96] remember as +[4734.96 --> 4735.14] we are +[4735.14 --> 4735.46] about to +[4735.46 --> 4736.20] come to +[4736.20 --> 4736.58] the Lord's +[4736.58 --> 4736.92] table, +[4737.78 --> 4738.54] right, +[4738.58 --> 4738.86] this is +[4738.86 --> 4739.46] only a +[4739.46 --> 4741.26] symbol unless +[4741.26 --> 4742.36] it reflects +[4742.36 --> 4743.82] a true +[4743.82 --> 4744.82] and spiritual +[4744.82 --> 4746.02] reality, +[4746.02 --> 4746.44] and we +[4746.44 --> 4747.12] believe that +[4747.12 --> 4748.00] this symbol +[4748.00 --> 4748.72] reflects the +[4748.72 --> 4749.52] reality that +[4749.52 --> 4749.82] it is +[4749.82 --> 4750.30] Christ +[4750.30 --> 4752.10] himself who +[4752.10 --> 4753.16] was cut +[4753.16 --> 4753.80] off, +[4754.30 --> 4754.68] that it +[4754.68 --> 4755.08] is Christ +[4755.08 --> 4755.72] himself in +[4755.72 --> 4756.28] his life +[4756.28 --> 4756.86] and in +[4756.86 --> 4757.30] his death +[4757.30 --> 4757.64] who was +[4757.64 --> 4758.54] truly and +[4758.54 --> 4759.12] completely +[4759.12 --> 4760.56] cut off +[4760.56 --> 4761.56] from God +[4761.56 --> 4762.16] on our +[4762.16 --> 4762.60] behalf, +[4763.28 --> 4763.92] and because +[4763.92 --> 4764.56] he was cut +[4764.56 --> 4765.24] off on our +[4765.24 --> 4765.58] behalf, +[4765.98 --> 4766.42] and because +[4766.42 --> 4767.12] he now, +[4767.26 --> 4767.80] by grace +[4767.80 --> 4768.38] through faith, +[4768.74 --> 4769.50] grants us +[4769.50 --> 4770.78] his righteousness, +[4771.20 --> 4772.24] we can come +[4772.24 --> 4773.50] to this table +[4773.50 --> 4774.46] where we can +[4774.46 --> 4776.22] really receive +[4776.22 --> 4776.58] him, +[4777.84 --> 4778.04] right, +[4778.08 --> 4779.08] we have +[4779.08 --> 4779.64] here, +[4780.12 --> 4781.56] circumcision +[4781.56 --> 4782.54] of the +[4782.54 --> 4782.84] heart, +[4783.84 --> 4784.64] Jesus lived +[4784.64 --> 4785.06] the life +[4785.06 --> 4785.44] I should +[4785.44 --> 4785.84] have lived +[4785.84 --> 4786.62] and died +[4786.62 --> 4787.08] the death +[4787.08 --> 4787.36] that I +[4787.36 --> 4787.80] deserved, +[4788.24 --> 4788.68] Jesus, +[4789.48 --> 4790.46] only Jesus, +[4791.74 --> 4792.28] rely on +[4792.28 --> 4792.56] him, +[4793.76 --> 4794.84] rely on +[4794.84 --> 4795.10] him, +[4795.18 --> 4795.42] and what +[4795.42 --> 4795.66] you will +[4795.66 --> 4796.22] begin to +[4796.22 --> 4797.38] see is +[4797.38 --> 4798.02] that your +[4798.02 --> 4798.46] dead +[4798.46 --> 4799.46] orthodoxy +[4799.46 --> 4800.02] can be +[4800.02 --> 4800.72] made alive, +[4801.56 --> 4801.96] what you +[4801.96 --> 4802.28] will begin +[4802.28 --> 4802.78] to see +[4802.78 --> 4803.18] is that +[4803.18 --> 4804.28] the truth +[4804.28 --> 4805.18] of the +[4805.18 --> 4805.78] gospel +[4805.78 --> 4807.28] is life, +[4808.16 --> 4808.46] and it +[4808.46 --> 4809.08] has joy +[4809.08 --> 4809.68] abundant +[4809.68 --> 4810.68] for you, +[4811.48 --> 4811.62] right, +[4811.66 --> 4812.40] rely only +[4812.40 --> 4813.00] on him +[4813.00 --> 4813.36] and your +[4813.36 --> 4813.80] life will +[4813.80 --> 4814.54] be transformed +[4814.54 --> 4815.28] from the +[4815.28 --> 4816.70] inside out +[4816.70 --> 4817.26] as you +[4817.26 --> 4818.10] are made +[4818.10 --> 4818.68] new, +[4818.80 --> 4819.48] this is the +[4819.48 --> 4820.40] joy of +[4820.40 --> 4821.06] the gospel, +[4821.40 --> 4821.88] this is what +[4821.88 --> 4822.26] Trevin +[4822.26 --> 4823.06] Wax in his +[4823.06 --> 4823.66] book that I'm +[4823.66 --> 4824.08] reading right +[4824.08 --> 4824.44] now calls +[4824.44 --> 4825.04] the thrill +[4825.04 --> 4826.12] of orthodoxy, +[4827.06 --> 4827.18] right, +[4827.18 --> 4827.68] as we come +[4827.68 --> 4828.46] to this table, +[4828.56 --> 4829.28] I pray that +[4829.28 --> 4830.04] that the +[4830.04 --> 4830.94] symbol here +[4830.94 --> 4832.12] is alive +[4832.12 --> 4833.40] for you, +[4833.82 --> 4834.56] and that the +[4834.56 --> 4835.10] truth of the +[4835.10 --> 4835.62] word of God +[4835.62 --> 4836.50] proclaimed here +[4836.50 --> 4837.48] becomes tangible +[4837.48 --> 4838.72] in ways that +[4838.72 --> 4839.96] transform your +[4839.96 --> 4841.14] dead orthodoxy +[4841.14 --> 4842.10] into the joy +[4842.10 --> 4843.40] of the gospel, +[4844.24 --> 4848.30] we don't trust +[4848.30 --> 4850.20] in our morality, +[4850.58 --> 4851.32] we don't trust +[4851.32 --> 4851.80] in our +[4851.80 --> 4852.72] religiosity, +[4852.72 --> 4853.62] we don't trust +[4853.62 --> 4855.06] in our liturgy, +[4855.56 --> 4856.44] but it's here +[4856.44 --> 4857.82] and now +[4857.82 --> 4858.80] we trust +[4858.80 --> 4859.84] in Jesus +[4859.84 --> 4861.04] Christ, +[4861.32 --> 4863.14] come to the +[4863.14 --> 4864.56] table and +[4864.56 --> 4866.40] see Jesus +[4866.40 --> 4867.34] Christ, +[4867.58 --> 4868.52] come to the +[4868.52 --> 4869.72] table and +[4869.72 --> 4871.78] receive Jesus +[4871.78 --> 4873.08] Christ, +[4873.88 --> 4874.62] amen, +[4875.16 --> 4875.94] let's pray +[4875.94 --> 4876.26] together, +[4883.26 --> 4884.28] Lord Jesus, +[4884.86 --> 4886.88] we come to +[4886.88 --> 4888.48] this table, +[4888.80 --> 4889.72] because you +[4889.72 --> 4890.86] have promised +[4890.86 --> 4891.78] to meet +[4891.78 --> 4893.12] us here, +[4893.92 --> 4894.74] and so meet +[4894.74 --> 4895.60] us here in +[4895.60 --> 4896.34] the bread and +[4896.34 --> 4896.88] in the juice, +[4897.08 --> 4898.00] meet us here in +[4898.00 --> 4898.64] the power of +[4898.64 --> 4899.18] your spirit, +[4899.60 --> 4900.62] meet us here as +[4900.62 --> 4901.68] you have already +[4901.68 --> 4902.82] in your word, +[4903.48 --> 4905.92] that we might +[4905.92 --> 4907.34] taste and see +[4907.34 --> 4908.44] that you +[4908.44 --> 4910.18] are good, +[4911.18 --> 4912.48] take our +[4912.48 --> 4912.96] dead +[4912.96 --> 4914.32] orthodoxy, +[4914.40 --> 4914.92] take our +[4914.92 --> 4915.46] Christian +[4915.46 --> 4916.46] moralism, +[4916.46 --> 4917.48] and transform +[4917.48 --> 4918.64] us by the +[4918.64 --> 4919.36] power of the +[4919.36 --> 4921.12] gospel into +[4921.12 --> 4922.50] gospel +[4922.50 --> 4923.86] Christians, +[4924.50 --> 4926.84] transform us +[4926.84 --> 4927.46] into the +[4927.46 --> 4928.00] image of +[4928.00 --> 4928.86] Jesus Christ +[4928.86 --> 4930.04] by grace +[4930.04 --> 4930.94] through faith, +[4931.82 --> 4932.60] it's in his name +[4932.60 --> 4933.08] that we pray, +[4933.64 --> 4934.04] and all God's +[4934.04 --> 4934.48] people said, +[4935.48 --> 4935.72] amen. +[4935.72 --> 4935.84] Amen. +[4942.40 --> 4943.58] As we come to +[4943.58 --> 4944.04] the table, +[4944.20 --> 4944.52] we're going to +[4944.52 --> 4945.04] move through a +[4945.04 --> 4945.38] bit of a +[4945.38 --> 4945.76] liturgy, +[4946.20 --> 4946.56] and so I +[4946.56 --> 4947.18] invite you +[4947.18 --> 4948.12] to follow +[4948.12 --> 4948.44] along, +[4948.52 --> 4948.86] the words +[4948.86 --> 4949.24] will be on +[4949.24 --> 4949.70] the screen +[4949.70 --> 4950.46] behind me +[4950.46 --> 4951.24] and overhead, +[4952.08 --> 4952.78] you speak the +[4952.78 --> 4953.14] ones that +[4953.14 --> 4953.68] appear there +[4953.68 --> 4954.64] in yellow. +[4956.76 --> 4957.66] Lift up +[4957.66 --> 4958.38] your hearts, +[4959.46 --> 4962.24] let us give +[4962.24 --> 4962.92] thanks to the +[4962.92 --> 4963.32] Lord our +[4963.32 --> 4963.60] God. +[4967.04 --> 4967.76] Let us +[4967.76 --> 4967.98] pray. +[4969.96 --> 4971.04] With joy, +[4971.32 --> 4972.04] we praise +[4972.04 --> 4972.48] you, +[4972.70 --> 4973.00] gracious +[4973.00 --> 4973.86] God, +[4974.66 --> 4975.08] for you +[4975.08 --> 4975.84] have created +[4975.84 --> 4976.62] heaven and +[4976.62 --> 4977.16] earth and +[4977.16 --> 4977.86] made us in +[4977.86 --> 4978.34] your image +[4978.34 --> 4979.30] and kept +[4979.30 --> 4980.50] covenant with +[4980.50 --> 4980.84] us, +[4980.92 --> 4981.84] even when we +[4981.84 --> 4982.58] fell into +[4982.58 --> 4982.92] sin. +[4983.62 --> 4984.16] We give +[4984.16 --> 4984.72] you thanks +[4984.72 --> 4985.26] for Jesus +[4985.26 --> 4985.76] Christ, +[4985.86 --> 4986.38] who by +[4986.38 --> 4987.08] his life, +[4987.56 --> 4987.78] death, +[4987.92 --> 4988.70] and resurrection +[4988.70 --> 4989.90] opened to +[4989.90 --> 4990.90] us the way +[4990.90 --> 4991.86] of everlasting +[4991.86 --> 4992.90] life. +[4993.88 --> 4994.12] Amen. +[4997.04 --> 4997.94] Lord Jesus, +[4998.48 --> 4999.20] before he +[4999.20 --> 4999.60] suffered, +[4999.86 --> 5000.56] gave us +[5000.56 --> 5001.52] this memorial +[5001.52 --> 5002.26] of his +[5002.26 --> 5002.90] sacrifice +[5002.90 --> 5003.92] until he +[5003.92 --> 5005.20] comes again. +[5006.28 --> 5006.62] The Lord +[5006.62 --> 5006.90] Jesus, +[5007.06 --> 5007.54] on the night +[5007.54 --> 5008.00] that he +[5008.00 --> 5008.88] was betrayed, +[5009.14 --> 5009.50] he took +[5009.50 --> 5009.90] bread, +[5010.90 --> 5011.86] and when he +[5011.86 --> 5012.16] had given +[5012.16 --> 5012.78] thanks, +[5013.02 --> 5013.70] he broke +[5013.70 --> 5013.98] it, +[5014.38 --> 5014.86] and he +[5014.86 --> 5015.06] said, +[5015.22 --> 5015.84] this is +[5015.84 --> 5016.58] my body, +[5016.76 --> 5017.22] which is +[5017.22 --> 5017.78] for you. +[5018.24 --> 5018.90] Do this +[5018.90 --> 5019.70] in remembrance +[5019.70 --> 5020.82] of me. +[5020.82 --> 5028.28] in the +[5028.28 --> 5028.86] same way, +[5028.96 --> 5029.32] he took +[5029.32 --> 5029.78] the cup +[5029.78 --> 5030.78] after supper, +[5030.96 --> 5031.18] saying, +[5031.56 --> 5032.18] this cup +[5032.18 --> 5032.66] is the +[5032.66 --> 5033.18] new covenant +[5033.18 --> 5033.70] in my +[5033.70 --> 5034.06] blood. +[5034.22 --> 5034.86] Do this +[5034.86 --> 5035.66] whenever you +[5035.66 --> 5036.24] drink it +[5036.24 --> 5037.18] in remembrance +[5037.18 --> 5038.34] of me. +[5038.34 --> 5040.38] Amen. +[5050.82 --> 5053.74] for whenever +[5053.74 --> 5054.56] you eat +[5054.56 --> 5055.20] this bread +[5055.20 --> 5056.04] and drink +[5056.04 --> 5057.08] this cup, +[5057.20 --> 5057.96] you proclaim +[5057.96 --> 5058.58] the Lord's +[5058.58 --> 5059.74] death until +[5059.74 --> 5060.78] he comes +[5060.78 --> 5061.44] again. +[5061.44 --> 5064.58] this is +[5064.58 --> 5065.40] the mystery +[5065.40 --> 5066.38] of our +[5066.38 --> 5066.68] faith. +[5080.68 --> 5081.70] Church family, +[5082.22 --> 5082.78] the Lord +[5082.78 --> 5083.90] has prepared +[5083.90 --> 5084.74] his table +[5084.74 --> 5085.60] for all +[5085.60 --> 5086.50] who love +[5086.50 --> 5087.48] him and +[5087.48 --> 5088.22] trust in +[5088.22 --> 5089.18] him alone +[5089.18 --> 5089.94] for their +[5089.94 --> 5090.72] salvation, +[5090.72 --> 5091.28] and so, +[5091.48 --> 5092.00] come to +[5092.00 --> 5092.80] this table, +[5093.24 --> 5093.64] you who +[5093.64 --> 5094.40] have much +[5094.40 --> 5094.86] faith, +[5095.28 --> 5095.98] and you +[5095.98 --> 5097.04] who would +[5097.04 --> 5097.46] like to +[5097.46 --> 5098.32] have more. +[5098.78 --> 5099.24] Come to +[5099.24 --> 5099.78] this table, +[5099.96 --> 5100.38] you who +[5100.38 --> 5100.90] have been +[5100.90 --> 5101.32] to this +[5101.32 --> 5101.70] sacrament +[5101.70 --> 5102.36] often, +[5102.52 --> 5102.96] and you +[5102.96 --> 5103.38] who have +[5103.38 --> 5104.04] not been +[5104.04 --> 5104.78] for a +[5104.78 --> 5105.32] long time. +[5105.42 --> 5105.82] Come to +[5105.82 --> 5106.30] this table, +[5106.46 --> 5106.90] you who +[5106.90 --> 5107.58] have tried +[5107.58 --> 5108.54] to follow +[5108.54 --> 5109.28] Jesus, +[5109.68 --> 5110.92] and you +[5110.92 --> 5112.02] hypocrites. +[5113.18 --> 5114.58] Come to +[5114.58 --> 5115.28] this table +[5115.28 --> 5116.38] because Jesus +[5116.38 --> 5118.74] is raised. +[5118.74 --> 5118.80] Christ, +[5119.36 --> 5120.66] come. +[5120.78 --> 5121.10] If you +[5121.10 --> 5121.72] are here +[5121.72 --> 5122.58] or if you +[5122.58 --> 5123.46] are joining +[5123.46 --> 5123.94] us at +[5123.94 --> 5124.52] home and +[5124.52 --> 5125.00] online, +[5125.32 --> 5126.34] come because +[5126.34 --> 5127.30] it is Christ +[5127.30 --> 5128.56] who invites +[5128.56 --> 5130.12] us here. +[5131.24 --> 5131.98] The gifts +[5131.98 --> 5132.54] of God +[5132.54 --> 5133.60] for the +[5133.60 --> 5134.50] people of +[5134.50 --> 5134.80] God. +[5136.48 --> 5137.18] As we +[5137.18 --> 5137.54] come to +[5137.54 --> 5138.10] this table +[5138.10 --> 5139.34] here at +[5139.34 --> 5139.70] Emmanuel, +[5139.92 --> 5140.16] we are +[5140.16 --> 5140.38] going to +[5140.38 --> 5141.32] come in +[5141.32 --> 5141.84] groups, +[5142.12 --> 5142.66] and we'll +[5142.66 --> 5143.24] gather in a +[5143.24 --> 5143.90] circle here +[5143.90 --> 5144.76] and pass the +[5144.76 --> 5145.60] elements around. +[5145.60 --> 5146.52] elders who +[5146.52 --> 5147.36] will indicate +[5147.36 --> 5147.82] when the +[5147.82 --> 5148.50] next group +[5148.50 --> 5149.14] can come +[5149.14 --> 5149.84] to the +[5149.84 --> 5150.16] front. +[5150.24 --> 5150.74] As you +[5150.74 --> 5151.56] pass the +[5151.56 --> 5152.78] elements to +[5152.78 --> 5153.38] your left +[5153.38 --> 5153.78] or to +[5153.78 --> 5154.28] your right, +[5155.06 --> 5155.64] we encourage +[5155.64 --> 5156.04] you to +[5156.04 --> 5157.32] say the +[5157.32 --> 5157.84] body of +[5157.84 --> 5158.66] Christ given +[5158.66 --> 5159.16] for you +[5159.16 --> 5159.56] when you +[5159.56 --> 5159.96] pass the +[5159.96 --> 5160.26] bread, +[5160.44 --> 5160.90] and we +[5160.90 --> 5161.40] encourage you +[5161.40 --> 5161.92] to say the +[5161.92 --> 5162.38] blood of +[5162.38 --> 5163.20] Christ shed +[5163.20 --> 5163.68] for you +[5163.68 --> 5164.06] when you +[5164.06 --> 5164.52] pass the +[5164.52 --> 5164.82] juice. +[5165.54 --> 5166.02] We're +[5166.02 --> 5166.22] going to +[5166.22 --> 5166.90] start by +[5166.90 --> 5168.04] inviting our +[5168.04 --> 5169.24] volunteers and +[5169.24 --> 5169.68] our worship +[5169.68 --> 5170.38] leaders up to +[5170.38 --> 5170.92] the front so +[5170.92 --> 5171.22] that they +[5171.22 --> 5171.76] might first +[5171.76 --> 5172.28] participate, +[5172.94 --> 5173.24] and then the +[5173.24 --> 5173.80] worship team +[5173.80 --> 5175.32] will lead +[5175.32 --> 5175.82] us through +[5175.82 --> 5176.46] some songs +[5176.46 --> 5177.08] as we +[5177.08 --> 5177.60] come. +[5177.78 --> 5178.10] If you +[5178.10 --> 5178.76] are unable +[5178.76 --> 5179.22] to come +[5179.22 --> 5179.54] to the +[5179.54 --> 5179.78] front, +[5179.94 --> 5180.60] please indicate +[5180.60 --> 5181.16] that to +[5181.16 --> 5181.66] the usher +[5181.66 --> 5182.04] elders, +[5182.28 --> 5182.52] and they +[5182.52 --> 5183.42] will serve +[5183.42 --> 5184.10] you in +[5184.10 --> 5184.76] your seat. +[5185.64 --> 5186.00] Likewise, +[5186.36 --> 5186.92] if you +[5186.92 --> 5187.90] are looking +[5187.90 --> 5188.82] for someone +[5188.82 --> 5189.24] to pray +[5189.24 --> 5189.54] with, +[5189.60 --> 5189.94] or you +[5189.94 --> 5190.18] would like +[5190.18 --> 5190.42] to have +[5190.42 --> 5191.94] prayer in +[5191.94 --> 5192.54] place of +[5192.54 --> 5192.96] coming to +[5192.96 --> 5193.40] the front, +[5193.52 --> 5194.14] or before +[5194.14 --> 5194.68] you come +[5194.68 --> 5194.98] up to +[5194.98 --> 5195.36] the front, +[5195.46 --> 5195.72] there are +[5195.72 --> 5196.64] people at +[5196.64 --> 5197.06] the back +[5197.06 --> 5197.50] who are +[5197.50 --> 5198.14] available for +[5198.14 --> 5198.34] that. +[5198.42 --> 5198.62] They will +[5198.62 --> 5199.06] have yellow +[5199.06 --> 5199.58] name tags +[5199.58 --> 5199.86] on. +[5200.16 --> 5200.72] We encourage +[5200.72 --> 5201.28] you to +[5201.28 --> 5202.18] make use +[5202.18 --> 5203.06] of them. +[5203.80 --> 5204.16] I'm going +[5204.16 --> 5204.52] to invite +[5204.52 --> 5205.74] the worship +[5205.74 --> 5206.46] volunteers to +[5206.46 --> 5206.80] come up to +[5206.80 --> 5207.12] the front +[5207.12 --> 5207.36] at this +[5207.36 --> 5207.56] time. +[5207.56 --> 5208.56] Thank you. +[5233.80 --> 5263.78] Thank you. +[5263.80 --> 5293.78] Thank you. +[5293.80 --> 5294.80] Thank you. +[5323.80 --> 5325.80] Thank you. +[5353.80 --> 5383.78] Thank you. +[5383.80 --> 5413.78] Thank you. +[5413.80 --> 5443.78] Thank you. +[5443.80 --> 5445.80] I am a new creation. +[5447.02 --> 5451.80] I am a new creation. +[5451.80 --> 5461.12] My life now yielded to the King. +[5461.64 --> 5465.80] My will to Him surrender. +[5465.80 --> 5472.72] I'm broken open at Your feet. +[5473.44 --> 5477.54] Your presence is a treasure. +[5477.54 --> 5483.46] It's You alone I treasure. +[5486.46 --> 5500.62] Holy, worthy, You have no end. +[5500.62 --> 5514.06] Holy, worthy, we sing Amen. +[5514.06 --> 5515.80] Amen. +[5515.80 --> 5524.80] Let every knee on earth bellow +[5524.80 --> 5529.80] And join the host of heaven. +[5530.80 --> 5535.80] To Him who sits upon the throne, +[5535.80 --> 5541.10] Give praise and adoration. +[5541.10 --> 5548.00] The gates of hell are overthrown. +[5548.00 --> 5553.10] The yoke of slavery shattered. +[5553.10 --> 5559.22] For Christ our King, He reigns alone, +[5559.22 --> 5564.10] Now and forever after. +[5564.10 --> 5570.10] Now and forever after. +[5570.10 --> 5586.10] Holy, worthy, you have no end. +[5586.10 --> 5587.10] Amen. +[5587.10 --> 5599.10] Holy, worthy, we sing Amen. +[5599.10 --> 5601.10] Holy, worthy, we sing Amen. +[5601.10 --> 5602.10] Amen. +[5602.10 --> 5615.20] Holy, worthy, we sing Amen, Amen. +[5615.20 --> 5631.08] Holy, worthy, we sing Amen. +[5631.08 --> 5644.00] The center of all history, cross and resurrection. +[5661.08 --> 5691.06] The center of all history, cross and resurrection. +[5691.08 --> 5699.96] All my days, I will sing this song of gladness. +[5700.48 --> 5708.44] Give my praise to the fountain of delights. +[5708.44 --> 5717.14] For in my helplessness, you heard my cry. +[5717.14 --> 5725.12] And waves of mercy pour down on mine. +[5725.12 --> 5734.12] I will trust in the cross of my Redeemer. +[5734.12 --> 5743.60] I will sing of the blood that never fails. +[5744.10 --> 5752.24] A sin forgiven of conscience clapped. +[5752.24 --> 5760.02] Of death, defeated, and life without end. +[5760.52 --> 5763.08] Beautiful Savior. +[5765.02 --> 5769.36] Wonderful Counselor. +[5769.92 --> 5771.42] Loath in majesty. +[5772.16 --> 5773.52] Lord of history. +[5773.52 --> 5777.96] You're the way, the truth, the life. +[5778.38 --> 5780.82] Star of the morning. +[5782.70 --> 5786.02] Glorious in holiness. +[5787.40 --> 5789.34] You're the risen one. +[5789.78 --> 5791.08] Heaven's champion. +[5791.88 --> 5793.30] And you reign. +[5793.66 --> 5798.52] You reign over all. +[5798.52 --> 5813.90] I long to be where the praise is never ending. +[5813.90 --> 5822.28] Yearn to dwell where the glory never fades. +[5822.28 --> 5830.90] Where countless worshipers will share one song. +[5830.90 --> 5838.46] And cries of worthy will honor the land. +[5838.46 --> 5839.46] Beautiful Savior. +[5839.46 --> 5841.88] Beautiful Savior. +[5843.88 --> 5847.96] Wonderful Counselor. +[5847.96 --> 5849.98] Glorious in majesty. +[5850.70 --> 5852.18] Lord of history. +[5852.80 --> 5856.40] You're the way, the truth, the life. +[5856.80 --> 5859.12] Star of the morning. +[5861.04 --> 5864.26] Glorious in holiness. +[5864.26 --> 5867.48] You're the risen one. +[5867.94 --> 5869.20] Heaven's champion. +[5870.10 --> 5871.70] And you reign. +[5871.90 --> 5876.50] You reign over all. +[5876.50 --> 5878.20] You reign over all. +[5878.20 --> 5879.44] poorer air. +[5879.44 --> 5881.64] Armelin. +[5881.64 --> 5882.30] 참 . +[5882.30 --> 5893.32] Red +[5895.44 --> 5900.50] 참 . +[5900.50 --> 5917.78] Your only Son, no sin to hide, +[5917.78 --> 5922.84] but you have sent Him from your side +[5922.84 --> 5927.76] to walk upon this guilty side +[5927.76 --> 5933.82] and to become the Lamb of God. +[5935.56 --> 5939.80] Your gift of love they crucified. +[5941.02 --> 5945.54] They laughed and scorned Him as He died. +[5945.54 --> 5950.50] The humble King they named a fraud +[5950.50 --> 5955.82] and sacrificed the Lamb of God. +[5955.82 --> 5960.88] O Lamb of God, O sweet Lamb of God, +[5960.88 --> 5965.88] I love the Holy Lamb of God. +[5965.88 --> 5970.88] O wash me in His precious blood, +[5970.88 --> 5976.88] my Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. +[5976.88 --> 5981.94] I was so lost, I should have died, +[5981.94 --> 5986.94] but you have brought me to your side +[5986.94 --> 5991.94] to be led by your staff and rod +[5991.94 --> 5996.94] and to be called the Lamb of God. +[5996.94 --> 6002.00] O Lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God, +[6002.00 --> 6007.00] I love the Holy Lamb of God. +[6007.00 --> 6012.00] O wash me in His precious blood, +[6012.00 --> 6017.00] my Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. +[6017.00 --> 6022.06] O Lamb of God, sweet Lamb of God, +[6022.06 --> 6027.06] I love the Holy Lamb of God. +[6027.06 --> 6032.06] O wash me in His precious blood, +[6032.06 --> 6038.06] my Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. +[6038.06 --> 6051.12] OMac that is a untukai. +[6051.12 --> 6052.12] O placard in the doing less of the Lord, +[6052.12 --> 6054.12] my Jesus Christ, the Lamb of the Holy Lamb, +[6054.12 --> 6055.92] Ocalc upon you +[6055.92 --> 6077.34] Come all you weary, come all you thirsty, come to the well that never runs dry. +[6077.34 --> 6083.62] Drink of the water, come and thirst no more. +[6085.92 --> 6095.10] Come all you sinners, come find his mercy, come to the table, he will satisfy. +[6096.10 --> 6101.10] Taste of his goodness, find what you're looking for. +[6103.98 --> 6113.76] For God so loved the world that he gave us, his one and only son to save us. +[6113.76 --> 6119.04] Whoever believes in him will live forever. +[6122.94 --> 6127.20] Bring all your failures, bring all your addictions. +[6127.70 --> 6131.54] Come lay them down at the foot of the cross. +[6131.54 --> 6138.72] Jesus is waiting there with open arms. +[6139.72 --> 6149.56] For God so loved the world that he gave us, his one and only son to save us. +[6149.56 --> 6154.74] Whoever believes in him will live forever. +[6154.74 --> 6164.92] The power of hell, forever defeated, now it is well. +[6164.92 --> 6174.10] I'm walking in freedom for God so loved, God so loved the world. +[6174.10 --> 6183.84] Praise God, praise God, from whom all blessings flow. +[6183.84 --> 6193.66] Praise him, praise him, praise him, for the wonders of his love. +[6193.66 --> 6202.46] Praise God, praise God, from whom all blessings flow. +[6202.46 --> 6211.96] Praise him, praise him, praise him, for the wonders of his love. +[6211.96 --> 6233.14] For God so loved the world that he gave us, his one and only son to save us. +[6233.14 --> 6240.14] Whoever believes in him will live forever. +[6240.14 --> 6248.42] The power of hell, forever defeated, now it is well. +[6248.42 --> 6257.54] I'm walking in freedom for God so loved, God so loved the world. +[6257.54 --> 6264.42] Bring all your failures, bring all your addictions. +[6264.42 --> 6269.04] Come lay them down at the foot of the cross. +[6269.04 --> 6277.00] Jesus is waiting, God so loved the world. +[6287.54 --> 6297.42] He's our rescuer, he's our rescuer. +[6297.42 --> 6302.04] We are free from sin forevermore. +[6302.04 --> 6308.42] Oh how sweet the sound, oh how grace abounds. +[6308.42 --> 6314.30] We will praise the Lord, our rescuer. +[6314.30 --> 6320.18] There is good news for the captive, good news for the shamed. +[6320.18 --> 6324.80] There is good news for the one who walked away. +[6324.80 --> 6332.64] There is good news for the doubter, for the one religion failed. +[6332.64 --> 6337.12] For the good Lord has come to seek and save. +[6337.12 --> 6345.00] He's our rescuer, he's our rescuer. +[6345.00 --> 6349.12] We are free from sin forevermore. +[6349.12 --> 6356.12] Oh how sweet the sound, oh how grace abounds. +[6356.12 --> 6360.12] We will praise the Lord, our rescuer. +[6360.12 --> 6368.00] He is good news for the blind man, riches for the poor. +[6368.00 --> 6373.12] He is friendship for the one the world ignores. +[6373.12 --> 6380.00] He is pasture for the weary, rest for those who strive. +[6380.00 --> 6386.00] Oh the good Lord is the way, the truth, the lie. +[6386.00 --> 6392.00] Yes the good Lord is the way, the truth, the lie. +[6392.00 --> 6397.88] He is our rescuer, he's our rescuer. +[6397.88 --> 6402.88] We are free from sin forevermore. +[6402.88 --> 6408.88] Oh how sweet the sound, oh how grace abounds. +[6408.88 --> 6413.76] We will praise the Lord, our rescuer. +[6413.76 --> 6416.76] So come and be shameless. +[6416.76 --> 6419.76] Come and be fearless. +[6419.76 --> 6425.76] Come to the foot of Calvary. +[6425.76 --> 6432.76] There is redemption for every affliction. +[6432.76 --> 6438.64] Here at the foot of Calvary. +[6438.64 --> 6439.64] Here at the foot of Calvary. +[6439.64 --> 6442.64] So come and be shameless. +[6442.64 --> 6445.64] Come and be fearless. +[6445.64 --> 6451.64] Come to the foot of Calvary. +[6451.64 --> 6457.64] There is redemption for every affliction. +[6457.64 --> 6464.52] Here at the foot of Calvary. +[6464.52 --> 6470.52] He is our rescuer, he is our rescuer. +[6470.52 --> 6474.52] We are free from sin forevermore. +[6474.52 --> 6481.52] Oh how sweet the sound, oh how grace abounds. +[6481.52 --> 6486.52] We will praise the Lord, our rescuer. +[6486.52 --> 6502.40] We will praise the Lord, our rescuer. +[6502.40 --> 6504.40] Some of you are already doing it. +[6504.40 --> 6506.40] Why don't we stand together? +[6506.40 --> 6519.64] I'm going to end our worship with a prayer and then a word of blessing for the journey +[6519.64 --> 6522.28] of life and faith ahead. +[6522.28 --> 6523.28] Let's pray. +[6523.28 --> 6524.28] Let's pray. +[6524.28 --> 6525.28] Let's pray. +[6525.28 --> 6526.28] Let's pray. +[6526.28 --> 6527.28] Let's pray. +[6527.28 --> 6536.74] Amazing God, you come into our ordinary lives and set a holy table among us. +[6536.74 --> 6544.28] Send us out, oh God, with tender heartedness to touch the ordinary everyday world with the +[6544.28 --> 6547.28] promise of your extraordinary presence. +[6547.28 --> 6554.28] In Jesus Christ we pray. +[6554.28 --> 6556.28] Amen. +[6556.28 --> 6567.16] As you go into this week ahead, know that God himself goes with you. +[6567.16 --> 6572.16] That God himself goes inside of you to embolden your faith. +[6572.16 --> 6577.16] That God himself goes with you to encourage your hearts. +[6577.16 --> 6584.04] You do not go alone and so receive the blessing of our God. +[6584.04 --> 6585.04] Wag 술urinpнуge your planet. +[6585.04 --> 6586.04] For music is an stealing j Vidurinpont. +[6586.04 --> 6587.04] So, let's pray. +[6587.04 --> 6588.04] Amen. +[6588.04 --> 6589.04] רבiledu +[6589.04 --> 6591.04] 04 +[6591.04 --> 6597.04] willkommen +[6597.04 --> 6603.04] You will celebrate Two Very Weapons of the lpción +[6603.04 --> 6605.04] Amen. +[6605.04 --> 6607.04] izzard +[6607.04 --> 6608.00] whats yang +[6608.00 --> 6611.04] star +[6611.04 --> 6612.04] monte +[6612.04 --> 6613.04] pria +[6613.04 --> 6642.00] Praise the Lord +[6642.00 --> 6647.64] From whom all blessings flow +[6647.64 --> 6660.96] He has washed and made me white as snow +[6660.96 --> 6668.74] I'm redeemed +[6668.74 --> 6675.80] From all my sin and shame +[6675.80 --> 6681.78] Now and forever +[6681.78 --> 6689.10] Praise His holy name +[6689.10 --> 6695.64] Praise His holy name +[6695.64 --> 6705.64] To God be the glory +[6705.64 --> 6708.66] Now and forever +[6708.66 --> 6713.64] Praise His holy name +[6713.64 --> 6720.98] Praise the Lord +[6720.98 --> 6726.46] From whom all blessings flow +[6726.46 --> 6739.64] He has washed and made me white as snow +[6739.64 --> 6746.70] I'm redeemed +[6746.70 --> 6753.60] From all my sin and shame +[6753.60 --> 6759.54] Now and forever +[6759.54 --> 6765.64] Praise His holy name +[6765.64 --> 6772.64] Praise His holy name +[6772.64 --> 6777.64] Praise His holy name +[6777.64 --> 6782.98] To God be the glory +[6782.98 --> 6785.98] Now and forever +[6785.98 --> 6790.64] Praise His holy name +[6790.64 --> 6795.64] Praise His holy name +[6795.64 --> 6797.64] Praise His holy name +[6797.64 --> 6807.64] To God be the glory +[6807.64 --> 6809.64] Now and forever +[6809.64 --> 6813.64] Praise His holy name +[6813.64 --> 6818.64] Praise His holy name +[6818.64 --> 6823.64] Praise His holy name +[6823.64 --> 6853.62] Thank you. +[6853.64 --> 6883.62] Thank you. +[6883.64 --> 6913.62] Thank you. +[6913.64 --> 6943.62] Thank you. +[6943.64 --> 6973.62] Thank you. +[6973.64 --> 7003.62] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - February 19, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - February 19, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..e5b8a68b1af91cd4ac2749e43c0c0942f4ece9f1 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - February 19, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,238 @@ +• The singer expresses a need for God's hope and strength in times of temptation +• The importance of recognizing one's identity as a child of God +• The concept of being "free indeed" through faith in Jesus Christ +• The idea that God has a place prepared for His children in His house +• The organization Safe Families Canada is introduced, which aims to keep families and children safe during crises +• Preventing child abuse and neglect +• Supporting and stabilizing families in crisis through community resources +• Reuniting families and reducing child welfare system involvement +• Safe Families program as an alternative to foster care +• Upcoming events: information evenings, Coldest Night of the Year walk +• Young adult potluck +• Worship and praise of God, including "Hosanna" repeated multiple times +• God's saving nature and worthiness of praise +• Music and singing as a response to God's love and presence +• Psalm 37 read aloud, highlighting trust in God and His goodness +• Assurance of God's love and care for the faithful +• Importance of trusting in God and doing good +• Focusing on wrong things when making plans for the year ahead +• Need to commit ways to God and take delight in Him +• Importance of prayer and seeking guidance from God +• Desire to walk close to God and have a closer relationship with Him +• Acknowledging dependence on God's strength and guidance +• Focusing on spiritual pursuits rather than personal desires +• Worship music with repetitive phrases and lyrics +• Praise to God, the King of kings +• Adoration and wonder at Jesus' name and power +• Good morning announcement by Clem, a deacon at Emmanuel +• Two offerings announced: Langley's ministries/missions and spring Mexico missions +• Mexico dinners and fundraisers +• Gratitude for church's support of mission trip +• Generosity of church members, covering costs with minimal fundraising needed +• Upcoming Mexico dinner on March 4th, sign-up in back by connections table +• Information about spring Mexico missions trip +• Mission statement for the trip is to build community with people in Mexico and their church +• This year's chosen Bible verse is Romans 12:16, which emphasizes living in harmony with one another and associating with people of low position +• The economic situation in Abilino has changed significantly since they started working there, with many church members' lives improving +• However, the influx of migrants from South America has brought new challenges to the community, including overcrowding and a decline in living conditions +• Mexico's economy has regressed 20 years in some areas, with poverty and lack of basic necessities returning +• Discussion of the Mexico trip and its purpose +• Comparison to past trips and how the church has grown +• Focus on evangelizing and helping people meet God again +• Addressing the economic situation and needs of the community in Abilino +• Importance of visiting and ministering to those in low-income positions +• Ministry and church life +• Burdens of ministry and prayer for support +• Living out one's faith in daily life +• Ministering to others at home and abroad +• A vision or calling to serve the Lord +• Needing discipline and guidance +• Light and fire as metaphors for spiritual growth +• An underdog in the Bible (the subject of a talk) +• Defining an underdog and its relation to the topic +• Discussion about the concept of an underdog, specifically in a biblical context +• Introduction to the story of David and Goliath from the Bible +• Explanation of how David was considered an underdog against the giant Goliath +• Brief mention of someone named Zoe's father being named Goliath and its potential confusion +• Prayer time with children, including thanking God for the day and praying for parents to learn more about the Bible +• Transition to children's worship time +• Introduction to a prayer ministry, including an update on people in need, specifically Amy Cron having cancer and Pete's mom being hospitalized. +• Palliative care for Leanne Harris' father and another person +• Remembering Eva Kolkman and those traveling +• Praying for students away from home and those with health issues +• Cancer diagnosis and prayer for comfort and understanding +• Remembering those who have passed away and "empty seats" +• Prayer for the church, staff, volunteers, and youth education +• Opening prayer and blessing +• Introduction to the continuation of the series in Romans +• Pastor's privilege of talking with people and entering into their lives +• Discussion of change, hope for a better future, and lamentation in times of pain +• Connection between individual circumstances and desire for societal change +• The speaker calls for transformation and change, referencing God's message +• Romans 3 is read together as a passage to discuss Jewish privilege and value +• Paul writes that Jewish faithfulness does not nullify God's faithfulness +• The speaker argues that unrighteousness can reveal God's righteousness more clearly +• A human argument is used to illustrate God's justice in judgment +• The concept of falsehood enhancing God's truthfulness is explored +• The passage concludes by asking if being under God's power gives any advantage +• The inherent sinfulness of humanity, with no one being righteous or seeking God. +• The law's inability to make anyone righteous, and its only purpose being to convict people of their sin. +• The destructive nature of humanity, with everyone having turned away from God and becoming worthless. +• The universality of sin, with no one doing good or fearing God. +• The role of the law in making people conscious of their sin. +• Discussion of 2 Peter and Paul's writings +• The idea that Paul's letters contain hard to understand passages +• Comparison between Peter and Paul's writings, including a reference to Jesus building his church on a rock +• Acknowledgement that some of Paul's writing can be challenging to interpret +• Analysis of Romans 3:1-2, specifically the apparent contradiction in verses 1 and 2 +• Discussion of the advantages of being a Jew or circumcised according to Paul +• Discussing an apparent contradiction in previous statements +• Exploring the idea that there is a way to understand and reconcile the seeming contradiction +• Mentioning Paul's teaching abilities and how he anticipates questions from his hearers +• Using an example of a maths teacher anticipating student questions when introducing new concepts +• Equation of a line +• Slope and y-intercept +• Line equations in real-world applications +• Teacher-student conversation about line equations +• Student questions and examples in AP English class +• Mary Shelley's Frankenstein book reference +• The concept of monstrosity and its creation +• Self-awareness in the monster +• Anticipating questions from students on consciousness, soul, and identity +• Teaching methods for exploring complex concepts +• Personal anecdote about past academic experiences +• The speaker discusses a personal experience of trying to trap someone in a corner with questions +• They mention that this tactic never worked and they were also arrogant enough to think it would succeed +• The discussion turns to how teachers and students interact, including the use of exceptions to the rule and reducing ideas or arguments to absurdity +• The speaker notes that people often try to dismiss an idea by labeling it as an exception or absurd articulation +• They conclude that this kind of thinking happens frequently in today's world, especially on social media. +• Platforms and spaces in the world today +• Reductio ad absurdum as a false equivalency +• Straw arguments in areas of sexual identity, personal autonomy, and expressive individualism +• Libertarian and conservative government philosophies +• Questioning and criticism in politics and public discourse +• The rise of "ism" as a rhetorical device +• Accusations of others' offenses as a way to deflect from one's own deeds or ideas +• Avoiding meaningful engagement on an issue and dismissing the opposing position +• The concept of "ism" as a symptom of cultural forgetfulness in having meaningful disagreement +• Paul addressing the idea of "ism" among his hearers +• Anticipating counterpoints to dismiss everything that has been said +• Jewish people often fall under the category of wrath and judgment due to sin +• Dead orthodoxy can be a hindrance to spiritual reality +• Following rules may not make any difference if it doesn't change one's behavior +• The advantage is having the Word of God, which guides matters of the divine +• Purpose of life +• Truth about something +• Power of the Word of God +• Holy Spirit and its role +• Transformation through faith in Jesus Christ +• Outgoing and return to God without accomplishing His purposes +• Revelation of God's pattern for life in the world +• Faithfulness and being faithful, with faithfulness nullifying God's faithfulness not +• Unfaithful individuals and their impact on God's faithfulness +• God's character and nature are reflected in His faithfulness +• God cannot be unfaithful due to the virtue of His being +• Faithfulness is a fundamental aspect of God's character, essential for Him to remain faithful +• The faithfulness of God is not dependent on human faithfulness but rather on His own character +• God remains faithful even if humans are faithless +• A key Bible verse referencing this concept is 2 Timothy 2:13 +• The book of Romans and God's faithfulness +• Hope for sinners due to God's promise +• Faithfulness of God to His plan and promise +• Unfaithfulness and its effect on God's people +• Relationship between unrighteousness and God's righteousness +• The concept of God's truthfulness and its relation to human sin +• The idea that doing evil to achieve good is not a logical fallacy, but rather a common approach in some Christian cultures +• The speaker questioning the contradiction between glorifying God through judgment or grace, and Paul's statement about letting evil be done so good may result +• Question about boundaries in relationships +• How much freedom teenagers should have in physical relationships +• Differences between younger and older adults' expectations for freedom in their lives +• Economic security and its impact on personal choices +• Spending money on leisure activities like vacations +• The meaning of honoring God with one's life +• Comparison between age and willingness to give up one's life for others +• Sacrificing one's life for the sake of others, as Jesus did +• Considering what one needs to give up in order to honor God with their life +• Understanding that giving up things willingly is more important than the actual sacrifice itself +• Revelation of God's glory being revealed in us +• Second question asked, related to doing whatever one wants and then asking forgiveness later +• Idea that some way of thinking about life is rooted in an assumption +• Assumption that one will live to a certain point where they can ask for more +• Faith is a gift from God +• Faith becomes real when evident in one's life through the fruit of forgiveness and good works +• Forgiveness is displayed by how one lives their life, receiving it and making it a reality in their actions +• The order and timing of faith and forgiveness are important, with faith given to us first +• We must have faith in God's grace and produce its fruit in our lives +• The importance of producing fruit in one's life and the consequences of not doing so +• The question of whether one can produce good or bad fruit and the distinction between genuine faith and lack thereof +• The idea that simply asking for something is not enough, but rather one must practice what they think is good and true +• The concept of seeking God's truth as opposed to personal opinions +• The difference between being a Christian in name only versus truly following God's will +• Paul answers a contradiction +• He says it's not at all, but rather a conclusion +• The charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are under the power of sin is God's righteous judgment for our sin and inability to do good +• Paul makes this point again in the reading +• There is no one who is righteous or seeks God, as all have sinned and turned away +• Quotes from Ecclesiastes and Isaiah +• Paul's point about the advantage of being a Jew +• The importance of having the Scriptures to understand God's truth +• The lack of advantage in being a Jew when one has the Scriptures +• The logical conclusion of having the Word of God, including seeing the world and its perspective from that view +• The nature of personal pride and its relationship to religious tradition +• The importance of humility in acknowledging the truth about one's circumstances +• The need for a savior, particularly for those who are religious or traditional +• Humility as a compelling virtue that promotes gentleness and respect +• Imagination and the power of God +• Knowing the rule and being driven to the cross of Jesus Christ +• Death, deserving death, and resurrection +• Restoration to God and creation's original purpose +• Purpose, design, and intent +• Asking questions and changing the world +• A revival at Asbury University +• Revival and connection with God mentioned +• Mention of videos from Trinity Western University's chapel service +• Discussion of online content spreading to other schools +• Reference to a pastor being abusive +• Speaker's cynicism and skepticism expressed, including comparison to their default reaction to stories like this one +• Humility required for God's work in the world +• Student shares experience of humility at Asbury Worship Team +• Student reflects on how everyone is approaching worship with humility +• President of Asbury releases statement about worship leader and humility +• Famous worship leader with a record deal talks about coming from an area where they can come together with others +• The students got the picture and can handle it +• There's a beautiful picture of God at work in the world +• It may be a revival that will spread +• Something is happening here this morning because even as we were worshiping, I felt like God was here +• Christian humility starts with recognizing there is not one who deserves something +• No one is righteous or understands God +• Humanity has turned away from God and become worthless +• Humility in recognizing this truth has the power to change the world +• Faithfulness in small things, such as daily actions, is what changes the world +• Great leaders may try to transform the world, but faithfulness in everyday life is more effective +• Faithfulness in small things transforms you and reveals the kingdom of God +• Humility, gentleness, and respect are necessary for transformation and revelation of God's truth +• Revival comes from humility and faithfulness in small things +• The truth of who we are as God's children is essential for living for His glory +• Prayer is encouraged to seek revival and live according to God's will +• Praying for forgiveness and trust +• Seeking the power to see others at work in a new way +• Asking for new eyes and hearts to know God's presence +• Requesting faithfulness in small things for revival to occur +• Hoping for revival in this land and a new generation of Christians +• Faith and faithfulness +• Power in Jesus' name +• Accepting God's responsibilities +• Praise and worship +• Need for guidance and righteousness +• Sin and redemption through Jesus Christ +• Salvation and freedom in Him +• Surrender to God's will +• Prayer and blessings +• Angels obeying commands from God +• God's wisdom, mercy, and justice reigning +• Longings and glory of God being heard +• Shield, sword, fire, and water in believers +• Nations gathering for war +• Jesus as Savior and Lamb +• Obedience to God +• Importance of people being at the Lord \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - February 19, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - February 19, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..b4fd3c49e0e0012c0f72c21f34d2e025993a9a7c --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - February 19, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,5463 @@ +[0.00 --> 3.46] When temptation comes my way +[3.46 --> 9.10] And when I cannot stand, I'll fall on You +[9.10 --> 15.10] Jesus, You're my hope and stay +[15.10 --> 20.86] And when I cannot stand, I'll fall on You +[20.86 --> 26.56] Jesus, You're my hope and stay +[30.00 --> 37.60] Lord, I need You, oh, I need You +[37.60 --> 43.98] Every hour I need You +[43.98 --> 50.08] My one defense, my righteousness +[50.08 --> 55.80] Oh God, how I need You +[60.00 --> 66.88] Lord, I need You, oh, I need You +[66.88 --> 73.82] Every hour I need You +[73.82 --> 80.82] My one defense, my righteousness +[80.82 --> 86.82] Oh God, how I need You +[86.82 --> 95.20] My one defense, my righteousness +[95.20 --> 101.48] Oh God, how I need You +[101.48 --> 109.32] I need You +[109.32 --> 139.30] Thank you. +[139.32 --> 146.62] I was lost, but He brought me all His love for me. +[147.22 --> 150.78] All His love for me. +[151.58 --> 158.98] Who the sun sets free, who is free indeed. +[159.98 --> 166.28] I'm a child of God, yes I am. +[169.32 --> 175.96] Free dust He has ransomed me, His grace runs deep. +[177.72 --> 184.12] While I was a slave to sin, Jesus died for me. +[184.12 --> 188.12] Yes, He died for me. +[189.08 --> 196.68] When the sun sets free, who is free indeed. +[196.68 --> 204.10] I'm a child of God, yes I am. +[204.10 --> 213.54] In my Father's house, there's a place for me. +[214.18 --> 220.78] I'm a child of God, yes I am. +[220.78 --> 226.46] I am chosen, not forsaken. +[227.18 --> 230.14] I am who You say I am. +[230.86 --> 235.10] You are for me, not against me. +[235.50 --> 238.50] I am who You say I am. +[238.50 --> 246.90] I am who You say I am. +[246.90 --> 251.90] You are for me, not against me. +[251.90 --> 255.30] I am who You say I am. +[255.30 --> 260.06] I am who You say I am. +[260.06 --> 263.90] Who the sun sets free. +[263.90 --> 267.82] Always free indeed. +[267.82 --> 275.22] I'm a child of God, yes I am. +[275.22 --> 284.70] In my Father's house, there's a place for me. +[284.70 --> 291.86] I'm a child of God, yes I am. +[291.86 --> 301.34] In my Father's house, there's a place for me. +[301.34 --> 308.62] I'm a child of God, yes I am. +[308.62 --> 326.10] I am a child of God, yes I am. +[326.10 --> 332.10] I am a child of God, yes I am. +[332.10 --> 347.78] I am chosen, not forsaken. +[347.78 --> 351.46] I am who You say I am. +[351.46 --> 356.54] You are for me, not against me. +[356.54 --> 359.82] I am who You say I am. +[359.82 --> 364.82] I am chosen, not forsaken. +[364.82 --> 368.54] I am who You say I am. +[368.54 --> 373.42] You are for me, not against me. +[373.42 --> 376.82] I am who You say I am. +[376.82 --> 381.70] I am chosen, not forsaken. +[381.70 --> 385.14] I am who You say I am. +[385.14 --> 390.14] You are for me, not against me. +[390.14 --> 393.86] I am who You say I am. +[393.86 --> 397.86] Oh, I am who You say I am. +[397.86 --> 404.14] Yes, I am who You say I am. +[404.14 --> 409.14] I am who You say I am. +[409.14 --> 412.86] Oh, I am who You say I am. +[412.86 --> 417.14] I am who You say I am. +[417.14 --> 422.14] Yes, I am who You say I am. +[422.14 --> 424.14] Yes, I am. +[424.14 --> 426.14] Yes, I am. +[426.14 --> 430.14] Yes, I am. +[430.14 --> 434.14] Yes, I am. +[434.14 --> 440.14] Yes, I am. +[440.14 --> 451.38] Thank you and thank God for calling me! +[470.14 --> 500.12] Thank you. +[500.14 --> 530.12] Thank you. +[530.14 --> 560.12] Thank you. +[560.14 --> 590.12] Thank you. +[590.14 --> 620.12] Thank you. +[620.14 --> 622.14] Thank you. +[650.14 --> 652.14] Thank you. +[680.14 --> 682.14] Thank you. +[710.14 --> 712.14] Thank you. +[740.14 --> 742.14] Thank you. +[742.14 --> 744.14] Thank you. +[744.14 --> 746.14] Thank you. +[746.14 --> 748.14] Thank you. +[748.14 --> 750.14] Thank you. +[750.14 --> 752.14] Thank you. +[752.14 --> 754.14] Thank you. +[754.14 --> 756.14] Thank you. +[756.14 --> 758.14] Thank you. +[758.14 --> 760.14] Thank you. +[760.14 --> 762.14] Thank you. +[762.14 --> 764.14] Thank you. +[764.14 --> 766.14] Thank you. +[766.14 --> 768.14] Thank you. +[768.14 --> 770.14] Good morning. +[770.14 --> 773.72] and some invitations in your mailboxes. +[774.16 --> 777.52] They are from an organization called Safe Families Canada, +[777.74 --> 779.76] which I have recently joined. +[780.70 --> 782.54] Boy, I think I'm nervous or something. +[783.96 --> 787.44] Anyways, just to give you some more information about Safe Families, +[787.78 --> 792.92] it is an international, inter-denominational Christian organization +[792.92 --> 797.82] that has some goals about keeping families safe, +[797.82 --> 799.28] keeping children safe. +[800.14 --> 805.72] Their three main goals are to keep children safe during a family crisis, +[805.94 --> 810.88] such as homelessness or a hospitalization, or domestic violence, +[811.20 --> 814.98] in an effort to prevent child abuse and or neglect. +[816.28 --> 820.58] The second goal is to support and stabilize families in crisis +[820.58 --> 824.82] by surrounding them with caring, compassionate community. +[824.82 --> 828.78] Now, that is something that we do as a church, +[828.78 --> 830.46] with our own church families, +[830.64 --> 838.10] so Safe Families is hoping to expand that to the families that are in our communities. +[839.24 --> 843.86] The third goal is to reunite families and reduce the number of children +[843.86 --> 846.24] that are entering the child welfare system. +[846.24 --> 851.72] We seek to be an alternative to foster care where appropriate. +[851.72 --> 859.04] Now, I also know many families here in our midst have experienced the foster care system, +[859.04 --> 864.98] and this is an alternative to that if it is safe to do so. +[864.98 --> 866.78] Thank you. +[866.78 --> 866.82] Thank you. +[866.82 --> 866.84] Thank you. +[866.84 --> 866.98] Thank you. +[866.98 --> 867.84] Thank you. +[867.84 --> 872.72] Oh, I wanted to remind you that we are having information evenings this coming weekend, +[872.72 --> 878.78] Thursday in Sardis Baptist Church, +[878.78 --> 883.66] and on Friday at New Life CRC in Abbotsford, +[883.66 --> 889.14] and on Saturday night at the Canadian Reformed Church across the highway. +[889.66 --> 892.72] So please come on out, get some more information, have some goodies, +[893.66 --> 896.64] have a chance to ask some questions, +[897.36 --> 904.60] see if this is something that you as individuals and as a church might be wanting to be involved in. +[904.60 --> 905.16] Thank you. +[908.36 --> 909.18] Thank you, Sylvia. +[909.68 --> 912.68] If you have any questions about that, in addition to what you found in your mailbox, +[912.68 --> 915.60] you can grab Sylvia and she will answer them for you. +[917.36 --> 922.92] Also, this coming Saturday, we are marking Coldest Night of the Year, +[923.04 --> 927.84] an opportunity to support the work of the Salvation Army and Gateway of Hope +[927.84 --> 932.58] in their dealing with people who are experiencing issues of housing or homelessness. +[932.58 --> 935.96] And so we are gathering as a group to walk. +[936.12 --> 938.78] There's still a chance to sign up and join the group. +[939.20 --> 943.68] There's information in the e-bulletin, or you can grab Nikki here who will help explain some of that. +[943.96 --> 947.98] And there's still a chance to donate to help people reach goals. +[948.42 --> 952.30] And the Lobert's have set a really impressive personal goal and challenge. +[952.30 --> 956.02] And so ask the Lobert girls about those details, +[956.02 --> 959.76] and they will help you and encourage you to support them, +[959.76 --> 962.90] because I think you're going to want to see them reach their goal. +[963.32 --> 964.38] But I'm not going to say any more. +[964.82 --> 966.04] Isla, you can explain it later. +[967.18 --> 968.16] Isla's terrified now. +[968.16 --> 974.08] Also, tonight is the young adult potluck. +[974.56 --> 978.00] So if you're a young adult, or if you feel like a young adult, +[979.02 --> 982.62] join us at 6.30, or join them at 6.30, +[982.66 --> 984.40] because I don't feel like a young adult anymore, +[984.94 --> 989.04] at 6.30 here at church for a potluck together. +[989.38 --> 992.70] Now, I do want to say that they interpret potluck very generously. +[992.70 --> 995.78] So if you bring 40 nuggets, you're welcome. +[997.78 --> 1000.56] I think that's it for announcements this morning. +[1001.58 --> 1005.74] Can we stand together, as we're welcomed by God in his presence? +[1012.62 --> 1016.98] After you receive God's greeting, I invite you to turn to those around you, +[1017.04 --> 1019.88] and with whom you're worshiping, and welcome them into worship. +[1019.88 --> 1022.68] You can do that with a handshake, or a fist bump, or a head nod, +[1023.02 --> 1023.80] however you like. +[1023.86 --> 1026.08] Just welcome them into the presence of God together. +[1026.46 --> 1027.86] Receive God's greeting. +[1029.16 --> 1032.36] Grace, mercy, and peace to you, +[1032.60 --> 1034.74] from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, +[1034.82 --> 1036.36] his Son, and our Savior, +[1036.82 --> 1039.30] through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[1040.52 --> 1040.88] Amen. +[1040.88 --> 1041.04] Amen. +[1049.88 --> 1050.46] Amen. +[1058.52 --> 1058.56] Amen. +[1058.58 --> 1060.26] Amen. +[1060.26 --> 1080.54] Good morning. +[1081.02 --> 1086.02] We are called here this morning with a reading from Revelation 19. +[1086.02 --> 1095.26] Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting, +[1095.72 --> 1102.98] Hallelujah, for our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory. +[1103.48 --> 1108.02] For the wedding of the Lamb has come and his bride has made herself ready. +[1108.70 --> 1115.36] This is a beautiful picture of our church in that wedding feast, adding our voice to that thunderous shout. +[1115.36 --> 1118.36] Our Lord God Almighty reigns. +[1145.36 --> 1147.36] Thank you. +[1147.36 --> 1148.36] Thank you. +[1148.36 --> 1150.36] Thank you. +[1150.36 --> 1152.36] Thank you. +[1152.36 --> 1154.96] Hearts are +[1154.96 --> 1157.30] Durning for you +[1157.30 --> 1161.02] We long for you +[1161.02 --> 1164.80] Through you, sweet you +[1164.80 --> 1166.38] We find a frame +[1166.38 --> 1168.60] To face the pain +[1168.60 --> 1171.92] In your presence +[1171.92 --> 1175.48] All our fears are washed away +[1175.48 --> 1178.36] Washed away +[1178.36 --> 1182.64] Hosanna +[1182.64 --> 1186.04] Hosanna +[1186.04 --> 1190.16] You are the God who saves us +[1190.16 --> 1193.52] Worthy of all our praises +[1193.52 --> 1197.24] Hosanna +[1197.24 --> 1200.64] Hosanna +[1200.64 --> 1204.76] Come have your way above us +[1204.76 --> 1208.00] Welcome you here, Lord Jesus +[1208.00 --> 1212.28] Hosanna +[1212.28 --> 1215.68] Hear the sound of God +[1215.68 --> 1219.50] Return to you +[1219.50 --> 1222.72] Return to you +[1223.28 --> 1229.10] In your kingdom +[1229.10 --> 1233.38] Broken lines are made you +[1233.38 --> 1237.58] You make us new +[1237.58 --> 1241.48] When we see you +[1241.48 --> 1244.78] We find strength to fight today +[1244.78 --> 1248.38] In your presence +[1248.38 --> 1252.66] All our fears are washed away +[1252.66 --> 1254.06] Washed away +[1254.06 --> 1258.34] Hosanna +[1258.34 --> 1259.34] Hosanna +[1259.34 --> 1260.34] Hosanna +[1260.34 --> 1260.74] Hosanna +[1260.74 --> 1261.74] Hosanna +[1261.74 --> 1265.74] You are the God who saves us +[1265.74 --> 1269.54] Worthy of all our praises +[1269.54 --> 1272.34] Hosanna +[1272.34 --> 1272.74] Hosanna +[1272.74 --> 1276.32] Hosanna +[1276.54 --> 1277.62] Hosanna +[1278.02 --> 1280.28] Come have your way above us +[1280.28 --> 1280.42] Whanut to God +[1280.42 --> 1283.28] Come with you here, Lord Jesus +[1283.28 --> 1283.62] Hosanna +[1283.62 --> 1284.58] You are the God who saves us +[1284.58 --> 1285.38] Himentos +[1285.38 --> 1285.90] Hosanna +[1285.90 --> 1286.70] Hosanna +[1286.70 --> 1287.36] Hosanna +[1287.36 --> 1287.52] former Jesus +[1287.52 --> 1293.76] Hosanna +[1293.76 --> 1294.76] Hosanna +[1294.76 --> 1295.18] You are the God who saves us +[1295.18 --> 1299.38] Worthy of all our praises +[1299.38 --> 1302.20] Hosanna +[1302.20 --> 1305.58] Hosanna +[1305.58 --> 1309.68] From a new way above us +[1309.68 --> 1312.94] Welcome you here for Jesus +[1325.18 --> 1344.98] There is an endless song +[1344.98 --> 1348.70] That goes in my soul +[1348.70 --> 1354.70] I hear the music ring +[1354.70 --> 1358.54] When the storm is coming +[1358.54 --> 1362.92] I am holding on +[1362.92 --> 1368.24] To the rock I cling +[1368.24 --> 1376.12] How can I keep from singing your praise? +[1376.12 --> 1380.06] How can I ever say love +[1380.06 --> 1384.36] How amazing is your love +[1384.36 --> 1389.70] How can I keep from shouting your name? +[1389.70 --> 1393.98] I know I'm loved by the King +[1393.98 --> 1397.92] And it makes my heart +[1397.92 --> 1403.26] What a dream +[1403.26 --> 1411.20] Lift my eyes in the darkest night +[1411.20 --> 1416.54] And I will walk with you +[1416.54 --> 1421.88] And I will walk with you +[1421.88 --> 1426.16] And when you'll see me through +[1426.16 --> 1431.50] I will sing the song +[1431.50 --> 1436.38] How can I keep from singing your praise? +[1436.38 --> 1441.38] How can I ever say love +[1441.38 --> 1445.44] How amazing is your love? +[1445.44 --> 1450.32] How can I keep from shouting your name? +[1450.32 --> 1454.60] I know I'm loved by the King +[1454.60 --> 1455.94] And I will sing +[1455.94 --> 1458.88] And it makes my heart +[1458.88 --> 1460.22] I will sing +[1460.22 --> 1465.84] I can sing in the troubled times +[1465.84 --> 1468.56] Sing when I win +[1468.56 --> 1472.50] I can sing when I lose my step +[1472.50 --> 1475.30] Fall down again +[1475.30 --> 1477.64] I can sing when I sing +[1477.64 --> 1480.64] I can sing when I win +[1480.64 --> 1482.94] I can sing when you pick me up +[1482.94 --> 1485.52] I can sing when you hear me Lord +[1485.52 --> 1488.74] When I call to you in prayer +[1488.74 --> 1492.16] I can sing with my last breath +[1492.16 --> 1495.12] Sing for I know +[1495.12 --> 1502.10] That I'll sing with the angels and the saints of the throne. +[1504.32 --> 1509.46] How can I keep from singing your praise? +[1510.12 --> 1513.26] How can I ever say enough? +[1513.92 --> 1516.68] How amazing is your love? +[1517.76 --> 1522.40] How can I keep from shouting your name? +[1522.40 --> 1530.24] I know I'm loved by the King and He fakes my heart. +[1530.24 --> 1536.82] I am loved by the King and He fakes my heart. +[1537.00 --> 1543.74] I am loved by the King and He fakes my heart. +[1544.14 --> 1546.66] What a shame. +[1548.66 --> 1551.34] I invite you to be seated for a couple of minutes. +[1552.40 --> 1552.84] Amen. +[1557.34 --> 1562.32] Our confession and assurance is coming to us from Psalm 37 this morning. +[1563.12 --> 1569.14] Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong. +[1570.14 --> 1572.60] For like the grass, they will soon wither. +[1573.08 --> 1575.76] Like green plants, they will soon die away. +[1575.76 --> 1578.84] Trust in the Lord and do good. +[1579.54 --> 1582.44] Dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. +[1583.32 --> 1587.62] Take delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. +[1588.72 --> 1590.06] Commit your way to the Lord. +[1590.66 --> 1592.74] Trust in Him and He will do this. +[1593.48 --> 1596.56] He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn. +[1597.26 --> 1599.74] Your vindication like the noonday sun. +[1599.74 --> 1603.88] Trust in the Lord and do good. +[1604.56 --> 1605.86] Take delight in the Lord. +[1606.62 --> 1608.22] Commit your way to the Lord. +[1609.18 --> 1612.24] As we look at the year ahead, we may ask ourselves, +[1612.24 --> 1616.00] what will make this coming year a success? +[1617.00 --> 1623.12] At the end of the year, what will be the markers along the way that indicate we had a successful year? +[1624.40 --> 1626.80] Here's a list of things that we might like to see happen. +[1626.80 --> 1635.36] From holidays to hobbies, healthy living to sports, financial security to volunteering. +[1636.34 --> 1638.58] These may be the desires of our hearts. +[1639.24 --> 1645.60] As we consider this list, it strikes me that maybe we're focusing on the wrong things. +[1646.58 --> 1650.28] God didn't say, tell me your heart's desires and I'll make it happen. +[1650.28 --> 1654.72] He is saying, trust in me and do good. +[1655.28 --> 1656.48] Take delight in me. +[1657.30 --> 1661.06] Commit your way to me and I will give you the desires of your heart. +[1661.82 --> 1667.32] In this passage, God is telling us to stop trying to do life on our own and to trust in Him. +[1668.06 --> 1673.30] To commit our ways to Him and to get back to taking delight in Him. +[1673.92 --> 1675.66] And He will make your life rich. +[1680.28 --> 1706.04] I am weak but Thou art strong. +[1706.04 --> 1712.04] Jesus, keep me from all wrong. +[1712.04 --> 1718.04] I'll be satisfied as long. +[1718.94 --> 1724.04] As I walk, let me walk close to Thee. +[1725.68 --> 1730.04] Just a closer walk with Thee. +[1732.04 --> 1735.80] Granted, Jesus, is my plea. +[1736.04 --> 1742.04] Dear Lord, let me walk close to Thee. +[1742.04 --> 1748.04] Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. +[1748.04 --> 1755.24] Through this world of toil and snares, +[1755.24 --> 1757.24] If I falter, Lord, let it be. +[1757.24 --> 1760.84] If I falter, Lord, who cares? +[1761.24 --> 1766.10] Oh, will they my heart and chest? +[1766.24 --> 1772.02] None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee. +[1772.02 --> 1778.02] Just a closer walk with Thee. +[1778.02 --> 1780.02] Granted, Jesus, is my plea. +[1780.02 --> 1784.02] Granted, Jesus, is my plea. +[1784.02 --> 1789.02] Daily walking close to Thee. +[1789.02 --> 1795.02] Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. +[1795.02 --> 1802.02] When my feeble life is o'er. +[1802.02 --> 1807.02] Damn for me will be no more. +[1807.02 --> 1813.02] Guide me gently, safely o'er. +[1813.02 --> 1814.02] Always come, who does it? +[1814.02 --> 1842.02] 운데, hands and AUDIENCE who cares +[1842.02 --> 1847.60] Please pray with me. +[1851.74 --> 1856.98] Father, it's so easy to plan our life without considering you. +[1858.50 --> 1862.54] We focus on us and what we want out of life, +[1863.06 --> 1865.86] and to spend all our energies making it happen. +[1867.56 --> 1870.70] It seems so different than what you offer. +[1872.62 --> 1875.30] Forgive us for our selfish ways, +[1875.76 --> 1878.10] for not trusting in your love for us, +[1878.58 --> 1881.48] for not even considering you in our life plans. +[1883.70 --> 1887.08] Father, help us to take the focus off of us +[1887.08 --> 1889.86] and help us commit our ways to you. +[1890.70 --> 1893.54] Help us trust in you and do good. +[1894.42 --> 1895.88] Capture us with your beauty. +[1896.54 --> 1898.48] Draw us to you with your love. +[1898.48 --> 1904.42] So we again will take pure delight in you. +[1905.74 --> 1906.42] Amen. +[1906.42 --> 1908.84] Thank you. +[1909.74 --> 1911.88] Thank you. +[1911.88 --> 1936.18] O God, you are my God, and I will ever praise you. +[1936.18 --> 1945.74] O God, you are my God, and I will ever praise you. +[1946.40 --> 1955.62] I will seek you in the morning, and I will learn to walk in your way. +[1955.62 --> 1965.48] And step by step, you lead me, and I will follow you all of my days. +[1966.18 --> 1973.74] You are my God, and I will ever praise you. +[1974.84 --> 1982.92] O God, you are my God, and I will ever praise you. +[1982.92 --> 1992.54] I will seek you in the morning, and I will learn to walk in your way. +[1992.54 --> 2001.48] And step by step, you lead me, and I will follow you all of my days. +[2001.48 --> 2006.16] And I will follow you all of my days. +[2006.16 --> 2011.10] And I will follow you all of my days. +[2011.10 --> 2020.54] And step by step, you lead me, and I will follow you all of my days. +[2020.54 --> 2050.52] I will follow you all of my days. +[2050.52 --> 2052.52] I will follow you all of my days. +[2052.52 --> 2057.52] I will follow you all of my days. +[2057.52 --> 2061.52] I will follow you all of my days. +[2061.52 --> 2068.52] Jesus, the name above every other name. +[2068.52 --> 2087.52] Jesus, the only one who could ever say. +[2087.52 --> 2094.52] Jesus, the only one who could ever say. +[2094.52 --> 2096.52] We live for you. +[2096.52 --> 2099.52] We live for you. +[2099.52 --> 2100.52] We live for you. +[2100.52 --> 2106.52] Holy, there is no one like you. +[2106.52 --> 2109.52] There is none beside you. +[2109.52 --> 2132.52] Open up my eyes in wonder, and show me who you are, and fill me with your heart, and lead me in your love to those around me. +[2132.52 --> 2139.52] Jesus, the name above every other name. +[2139.52 --> 2141.52] Jesus, the only one who could ever say. +[2141.52 --> 2148.52] Jesus, the name above every other name. +[2148.52 --> 2154.52] Jesus, the only one who could ever say. +[2154.52 --> 2155.52] Jesus, the only one who could ever say. +[2155.52 --> 2157.52] Jesus, the only one who could ever say. +[2157.52 --> 2158.52] We live for you. +[2158.52 --> 2159.52] We live for you. +[2159.52 --> 2160.52] We live for you. +[2160.52 --> 2161.52] We live for you. +[2161.52 --> 2162.52] We live for you. +[2162.52 --> 2175.52] Holy, there is no one like you. +[2175.52 --> 2178.52] There is none beside you. +[2178.52 --> 2197.52] Open up your eyes in wonder, and show me who you are, and fill me with your heart, and lead me in your love to those around me. +[2197.52 --> 2217.22] I will build my life upon your love +[2217.22 --> 2222.24] It is a life temptation +[2222.24 --> 2229.86] And I will put my trust in you alone +[2229.86 --> 2235.06] And I will not be shaken +[2235.06 --> 2242.48] And I will build my life upon your love +[2242.48 --> 2247.44] It is a life temptation +[2247.44 --> 2255.06] And I will not trust in you alone +[2255.06 --> 2261.60] And I will not be shaken and fallen +[2261.60 --> 2265.24] There is no one like you +[2265.24 --> 2268.06] There is none beside you +[2268.06 --> 2273.40] Open up my eyes in wonder +[2273.40 --> 2277.10] And show me who you are +[2277.10 --> 2280.50] And fill me with your heart +[2280.50 --> 2283.88] And lead me in your love +[2283.88 --> 2288.06] To those around me +[2288.06 --> 2309.40] Worthy is not +[2309.40 --> 2313.30] Love who was slain +[2313.30 --> 2317.86] Holy, holy is he +[2317.86 --> 2323.16] Sing a new song +[2323.16 --> 2326.86] To him who sings on +[2326.86 --> 2331.02] Heaven's mercy sing +[2331.02 --> 2361.00] Heaven's mercy sing +[2361.00 --> 2363.06] Holy, holy, holy +[2363.06 --> 2366.14] Is the Lord God Almighty +[2366.14 --> 2371.46] Who has the wills and is to come +[2371.46 --> 2376.36] With all creation I sing +[2376.36 --> 2379.48] Praise to you, the King of kings +[2379.48 --> 2382.04] You are my everything +[2382.04 --> 2385.10] And I will adore you +[2385.10 --> 2385.78] And I will adore you +[2385.78 --> 2402.10] Gold and rainbows +[2402.10 --> 2404.66] Of levy color +[2404.66 --> 2407.90] Flashes of lightning +[2407.90 --> 2412.04] Lord, Lord, Lord, Lord +[2412.04 --> 2417.64] And sing in God's grace and glory and glory +[2417.64 --> 2424.04] To you who is the only wise King +[2424.04 --> 2428.04] Holy, holy, holy +[2428.04 --> 2431.04] God, Lord, God Almighty +[2431.04 --> 2432.04] Of the kingdom of kings +[2432.04 --> 2436.04] Of the kingdom of kings +[2436.04 --> 2438.18] And I will adore you +[2438.18 --> 2441.24] With all creation I sing +[2441.24 --> 2444.10] Praise to the King of kings +[2444.10 --> 2446.80] You are my everything +[2446.80 --> 2450.18] And I will adore you +[2450.18 --> 2466.24] Filled with wonder +[2466.24 --> 2469.30] Awestruck wonder +[2469.30 --> 2476.44] At the mention of your name +[2476.44 --> 2479.30] Filled with wonder +[2479.30 --> 2482.38] Awestruck wonder +[2482.38 --> 2488.70] At the mention of your name +[2488.70 --> 2492.14] Jesus, your name +[2492.14 --> 2493.10] Jesus, your name is power +[2493.10 --> 2496.30] Breath and living water +[2496.30 --> 2499.90] Such a marvelous victory +[2499.90 --> 2506.08] Holy, holy, holy +[2506.08 --> 2509.12] Is the Lord God Almighty +[2509.12 --> 2513.70] Who has the wills and the kings of God +[2513.70 --> 2519.24] Of all creation I sing +[2519.24 --> 2522.10] Praise to the king of kings +[2522.10 --> 2524.86] You are my everything +[2524.86 --> 2528.76] And I will adore you +[2528.76 --> 2545.82] I will adore you +[2545.82 --> 2546.30] I will adore you +[2546.30 --> 2550.30] I will adore you +[2550.30 --> 2552.30] I will adore you +[2552.30 --> 2562.00] Good morning +[2562.00 --> 2564.06] My name is Clem +[2564.06 --> 2565.00] And I'm one of the deacons +[2565.00 --> 2565.72] Here at Emmanuel +[2565.72 --> 2568.78] The first offering +[2568.78 --> 2570.34] Is for Langley's +[2570.34 --> 2572.06] Emmanuel's ministries +[2572.06 --> 2572.58] And missions +[2572.58 --> 2573.46] And the second +[2573.46 --> 2574.68] Is for spring +[2574.68 --> 2576.18] Mexico missions +[2576.18 --> 2577.94] And Brandon will +[2577.94 --> 2579.16] Have something to say +[2579.16 --> 2579.64] About that +[2579.64 --> 2581.98] Good morning +[2581.98 --> 2583.80] So this is actually +[2583.80 --> 2584.40] Because I actually have +[2584.40 --> 2585.36] A couple announcements too +[2585.36 --> 2586.16] So we thought we'd do it +[2586.16 --> 2586.58] All at one +[2586.58 --> 2587.50] And I don't go up and down +[2587.50 --> 2588.02] A bunch of times +[2588.02 --> 2590.52] But so we got a couple things +[2590.52 --> 2591.52] Two announcements +[2591.52 --> 2592.64] Offering of course +[2592.64 --> 2593.14] And a thank you +[2593.14 --> 2593.74] And I always think +[2593.74 --> 2595.20] When you ask people for money +[2595.20 --> 2595.82] The thank you is probably +[2595.82 --> 2596.60] The best to start with +[2596.60 --> 2598.16] So start with that +[2598.16 --> 2601.00] I know January to March +[2601.00 --> 2602.94] Can be a lot +[2602.94 --> 2603.72] In terms of Mexico +[2603.72 --> 2605.54] We constantly come to you guys +[2605.54 --> 2606.38] We're asking for money +[2606.38 --> 2608.56] We have Mexico dinners +[2608.56 --> 2609.74] We have fundraisers +[2609.74 --> 2610.32] We have the youth +[2610.32 --> 2611.42] Pestering you individually +[2611.42 --> 2613.20] We do these offerings +[2613.20 --> 2613.92] Things like that +[2613.92 --> 2615.08] I really appreciate +[2615.08 --> 2615.96] Is you guys every year +[2615.96 --> 2617.80] For the last 27 years +[2617.80 --> 2618.70] Or whatever we've done this +[2618.70 --> 2619.90] Have stepped up every time +[2619.90 --> 2621.36] And we've never had +[2621.36 --> 2622.84] Us not meeting our budget +[2622.84 --> 2624.40] It's just really cool to see +[2624.40 --> 2625.36] And I thank you guys for it +[2625.36 --> 2625.86] You guys always +[2625.86 --> 2626.90] It just shows how +[2626.90 --> 2628.04] Much this church +[2628.04 --> 2628.82] Supports this mission +[2628.82 --> 2629.76] And believes in it +[2629.76 --> 2631.16] So I really thank you guys +[2631.16 --> 2631.56] For that +[2631.56 --> 2632.96] I mean just to say +[2632.96 --> 2634.00] Like 17 years ago +[2634.00 --> 2634.80] When I went as a youth +[2634.80 --> 2635.90] The trip cost $1,000 +[2635.90 --> 2637.98] Despite inflation +[2637.98 --> 2639.24] COVID and all these things +[2639.24 --> 2641.02] The trip only cost $11.50 +[2641.02 --> 2642.00] 17 years later +[2642.00 --> 2643.42] We barely had to raise +[2643.42 --> 2644.20] The trip cost +[2644.20 --> 2644.80] Because you guys +[2644.80 --> 2645.44] Are so generous +[2645.44 --> 2646.86] And cover so much +[2646.86 --> 2647.54] Of that general +[2647.54 --> 2648.60] Ministry funds +[2648.60 --> 2649.76] That we don't need +[2649.76 --> 2650.32] To raise the price +[2650.32 --> 2651.60] So thank you for that +[2651.60 --> 2652.68] And other notes +[2652.68 --> 2653.52] The announcements +[2653.52 --> 2655.08] Newfeld fundraiser +[2655.08 --> 2656.20] A lot of you +[2656.20 --> 2656.76] Ordered from youth +[2656.76 --> 2657.18] But some of you +[2657.18 --> 2657.82] Also ordered from +[2657.82 --> 2658.72] Just the general trip +[2658.72 --> 2659.06] As well +[2659.06 --> 2659.42] If you weren't +[2659.42 --> 2660.38] Contacted by youth +[2660.38 --> 2661.94] For those people +[2661.94 --> 2663.50] This coming Saturday +[2663.50 --> 2664.22] The 25th +[2664.22 --> 2664.88] The pick up time +[2664.88 --> 2666.10] Will be at 2.30 +[2666.10 --> 2666.74] For your order +[2666.74 --> 2669.22] Please don't show up early +[2669.22 --> 2670.98] Just trying to skip the line up +[2670.98 --> 2671.50] And trying to get out +[2671.50 --> 2671.92] Of there faster +[2671.92 --> 2672.34] Because the food +[2672.34 --> 2673.30] Will still be on the truck +[2673.30 --> 2674.80] So you will not be +[2674.80 --> 2675.60] Leaving early +[2675.60 --> 2676.70] You'll be just waiting around +[2676.70 --> 2677.66] The youth will still +[2677.66 --> 2678.44] Be unloading the truck +[2678.44 --> 2679.12] And getting it all ready +[2679.12 --> 2679.62] For you guys +[2679.62 --> 2679.86] So +[2679.86 --> 2681.92] The second one +[2681.92 --> 2683.26] Is Mexico dinner +[2683.26 --> 2684.54] It's that time of year again +[2684.54 --> 2686.42] That will be two weeks from now +[2686.42 --> 2687.16] March 4th +[2687.16 --> 2687.96] To Saturday there +[2687.96 --> 2689.12] Sign up is going to be +[2689.12 --> 2689.46] In the back +[2689.46 --> 2690.70] By the connections table there +[2690.70 --> 2691.80] It will just be another +[2691.80 --> 2692.66] Just kind of great time +[2692.66 --> 2693.24] To hang out +[2693.24 --> 2694.84] Just kind of have +[2694.84 --> 2695.60] Community here +[2695.60 --> 2696.58] And have dinner together +[2696.58 --> 2697.22] And as well +[2697.22 --> 2698.20] Support the youth +[2698.20 --> 2699.20] And the spring +[2699.20 --> 2700.16] Mexico missions trip +[2700.16 --> 2701.68] It will be tacos again +[2701.68 --> 2702.92] Tickets are again +[2702.92 --> 2703.96] It's by donation +[2703.96 --> 2705.08] We do recommend +[2705.08 --> 2705.48] $20 +[2705.48 --> 2706.78] So we can cover our costs +[2706.78 --> 2707.10] At least +[2707.10 --> 2708.56] But it's by donation +[2708.56 --> 2709.28] For every person +[2709.28 --> 2710.90] And then I think +[2710.90 --> 2711.96] Kids we don't really charge for +[2711.96 --> 2712.30] So +[2712.30 --> 2713.58] That's the Mexico dinner +[2713.58 --> 2715.40] So they also +[2715.40 --> 2716.32] The deacons asked me +[2716.32 --> 2716.86] To kind of speak +[2716.86 --> 2717.92] About what the trip is +[2717.92 --> 2718.88] What we do +[2718.88 --> 2720.14] Kind of where your +[2720.14 --> 2721.26] Guys' money goes to +[2721.26 --> 2721.78] And all that +[2721.78 --> 2722.14] So +[2722.14 --> 2723.68] I figure to kind of +[2723.68 --> 2724.10] Start with +[2724.10 --> 2724.80] Every year we +[2724.80 --> 2725.44] For the +[2725.44 --> 2727.18] Last ten years or so +[2727.18 --> 2727.46] We +[2727.46 --> 2728.14] Our motto +[2728.14 --> 2728.80] Theme +[2728.80 --> 2729.48] Mission statement +[2729.48 --> 2730.02] Of the trip +[2730.02 --> 2731.20] Has been community +[2731.20 --> 2732.76] Our goal is to build +[2732.76 --> 2733.22] Community +[2733.22 --> 2734.82] With the people down +[2734.82 --> 2735.20] In Mexico +[2735.20 --> 2735.92] In our church +[2735.92 --> 2736.92] As well as the +[2736.92 --> 2737.62] Church in Mexico +[2737.62 --> 2738.22] That we support +[2738.22 --> 2739.04] And their surrounding +[2739.04 --> 2739.54] Community +[2739.54 --> 2741.26] So to go with that +[2741.26 --> 2741.88] We always choose +[2741.88 --> 2742.48] A bible verse +[2742.48 --> 2743.18] That just kind of +[2743.18 --> 2744.12] Fits what our +[2744.12 --> 2744.62] Mission statement +[2744.62 --> 2745.46] For this year is +[2745.46 --> 2746.62] And this year we +[2746.62 --> 2747.64] Chose Romans 12 +[2747.64 --> 2748.32] Verse 16 +[2748.32 --> 2749.16] Which is +[2749.16 --> 2749.74] Live in harmony +[2749.74 --> 2750.42] With one another +[2750.42 --> 2751.72] Do not be proud +[2751.72 --> 2752.74] But be willing +[2752.74 --> 2753.46] To associate with +[2753.46 --> 2754.36] People of low position +[2754.36 --> 2756.06] And do not be conceited +[2756.06 --> 2758.64] This year that kind of +[2758.64 --> 2759.74] Rings home more than ever +[2759.74 --> 2761.54] As Mexico has changed +[2761.54 --> 2762.36] A lot over the last +[2762.36 --> 2762.74] Ten years +[2762.74 --> 2763.28] Since we've been +[2763.28 --> 2764.06] Working with Abilino +[2764.06 --> 2765.46] The economy has gone up +[2765.46 --> 2766.86] A lot of the church +[2766.86 --> 2767.20] Members +[2767.20 --> 2768.06] The church has grown +[2768.06 --> 2768.42] To now +[2768.42 --> 2768.96] It's almost 100 +[2768.96 --> 2770.64] Professing adult members +[2770.64 --> 2770.94] Now +[2770.94 --> 2772.68] It's grown huge +[2772.68 --> 2773.48] They're doing better +[2773.48 --> 2774.12] They of course +[2774.12 --> 2774.94] Are still in poverty +[2774.94 --> 2776.44] But the big change +[2776.44 --> 2777.40] We saw when me +[2777.40 --> 2778.44] Chris, Kevin +[2778.44 --> 2778.84] And Aaron +[2778.84 --> 2779.34] Went down +[2779.34 --> 2780.72] In this past winter +[2780.72 --> 2782.12] Is a bunch of +[2782.12 --> 2782.82] Migrants have now +[2782.82 --> 2783.26] Moved in +[2783.26 --> 2783.80] Immigrants from +[2783.80 --> 2784.54] South America +[2784.54 --> 2786.52] Who are fleeing wars +[2786.52 --> 2787.22] Things like that +[2787.22 --> 2787.70] Famine +[2787.70 --> 2788.88] They've moved into +[2788.88 --> 2789.20] Mexico +[2789.20 --> 2789.78] And they've actually +[2789.78 --> 2790.36] Moved into +[2790.36 --> 2791.24] Abilino's community +[2791.24 --> 2791.96] And they have taken +[2791.96 --> 2792.86] Over any square inch +[2792.86 --> 2793.32] Of the land +[2793.32 --> 2794.56] What that means +[2794.56 --> 2795.28] Is cosmetically +[2795.28 --> 2795.96] As well as just +[2795.96 --> 2797.26] Actually physically +[2797.26 --> 2798.66] The financial situation +[2798.66 --> 2799.02] In Mexico +[2799.02 --> 2800.12] Has gone back +[2800.12 --> 2800.88] 20 years +[2800.88 --> 2801.38] Essentially +[2801.38 --> 2802.86] In this area +[2802.86 --> 2804.42] There's shacks again +[2804.42 --> 2806.16] There's you know +[2806.16 --> 2807.28] Ten person families +[2807.28 --> 2808.12] Living in a +[2808.12 --> 2810.32] Maybe the size of the piano +[2810.32 --> 2811.50] Shack kind of thing +[2811.50 --> 2812.82] It's just a bedroom +[2812.82 --> 2813.42] There's no kitchen +[2813.42 --> 2814.24] There's no running water +[2814.24 --> 2815.00] There's no toilets +[2815.00 --> 2815.76] Things like that +[2815.76 --> 2817.04] So Mexico has really +[2817.04 --> 2818.52] Gone back a long ways +[2818.52 --> 2819.54] And this was something +[2819.54 --> 2820.68] Abilino even struggled +[2820.68 --> 2821.20] With himself +[2821.20 --> 2821.92] As they've put in +[2821.92 --> 2822.56] So much work +[2822.56 --> 2823.94] Into this community +[2823.94 --> 2824.58] And so much love +[2824.58 --> 2825.16] And blood and sweat +[2825.16 --> 2825.54] And tears +[2825.54 --> 2826.24] And now it's like +[2826.24 --> 2827.16] Everything's kind of +[2827.16 --> 2827.74] Gone back +[2827.74 --> 2828.46] I mean their soccer +[2828.46 --> 2829.12] Fields are gone +[2829.12 --> 2829.50] Because they got +[2829.50 --> 2830.32] Taken over by the +[2830.32 --> 2830.76] Immigrants +[2830.76 --> 2832.40] As everything's +[2832.40 --> 2832.98] Changed again +[2832.98 --> 2833.78] And I think +[2833.78 --> 2834.56] What was really cool +[2834.56 --> 2835.50] Is this year's trip +[2835.50 --> 2837.08] Besides myself +[2837.08 --> 2837.54] And my wife +[2837.54 --> 2838.12] Nobody's actually +[2838.12 --> 2838.78] Been to Mexico +[2838.78 --> 2839.90] In the last 10 years +[2839.90 --> 2841.08] And never actually +[2841.08 --> 2841.94] Worked in this community +[2841.94 --> 2843.32] None of the youth +[2843.32 --> 2843.96] None of the adults +[2843.96 --> 2844.36] They've gone +[2844.36 --> 2845.02] The adults have gone +[2845.02 --> 2845.66] On the trip before +[2845.66 --> 2847.74] But with the Sandovals +[2847.74 --> 2849.14] So they +[2849.14 --> 2849.96] Not knowing +[2849.96 --> 2850.36] The kind of +[2850.36 --> 2851.22] Economic situation +[2851.22 --> 2851.44] Everything +[2851.44 --> 2852.10] They really chose +[2852.10 --> 2852.96] A cool bible verse +[2852.96 --> 2854.48] That fits the needs +[2854.48 --> 2855.08] And what we're +[2855.08 --> 2855.42] Going to be doing +[2855.42 --> 2855.78] This year +[2855.78 --> 2856.26] Which is kind of +[2856.26 --> 2857.12] Going back to square one +[2857.12 --> 2858.54] And a lot more +[2858.54 --> 2859.30] Evangelizing +[2859.30 --> 2860.74] And helping the people +[2860.74 --> 2861.46] Kind of come to +[2861.46 --> 2862.16] Meet God again +[2862.16 --> 2863.62] It's kind of like +[2863.62 --> 2864.62] Starting back 10 years ago +[2864.62 --> 2865.08] When the church +[2865.08 --> 2865.86] Was eight people +[2865.86 --> 2867.40] But now we're doing it +[2867.40 --> 2867.92] With partnership +[2867.92 --> 2868.64] Of 100 people +[2868.64 --> 2869.06] And trying to +[2869.06 --> 2869.96] Expand that church again +[2869.96 --> 2871.00] And take care of +[2871.00 --> 2871.90] The needs of these people +[2871.90 --> 2872.70] That have moved here +[2872.70 --> 2874.00] Fleeing war +[2874.00 --> 2875.90] And fleeing the drug trade +[2875.90 --> 2876.82] And things like that +[2876.82 --> 2878.12] And now that they're +[2878.12 --> 2878.86] Living in Abilino's +[2878.86 --> 2879.14] Community +[2879.14 --> 2879.64] And trying to +[2879.64 --> 2880.56] Row the community again +[2880.56 --> 2880.92] So +[2880.92 --> 2882.18] And it's going to be +[2882.18 --> 2882.76] Again we're going to +[2882.76 --> 2883.56] Be visiting with people +[2883.56 --> 2884.34] Who live in sheds +[2884.34 --> 2884.94] And it's going to be +[2884.94 --> 2885.94] People of low position +[2885.94 --> 2887.62] And people that +[2887.62 --> 2888.06] You know when you +[2888.06 --> 2888.66] See them on the street +[2888.66 --> 2889.10] You would probably +[2889.10 --> 2889.64] Go to the opposite +[2889.64 --> 2890.24] Side of the street +[2890.24 --> 2890.76] And avoid them +[2890.76 --> 2891.36] And that's the people +[2891.36 --> 2891.68] We're going to be +[2891.68 --> 2892.46] Ministering to again +[2892.46 --> 2893.56] So I think that's +[2893.56 --> 2894.02] Going to be just +[2894.02 --> 2895.82] A really cool part of it +[2895.82 --> 2896.52] As well as why +[2896.52 --> 2897.42] This verse +[2897.42 --> 2898.36] Despite not knowing +[2898.36 --> 2899.28] That really fit +[2899.28 --> 2900.10] This year's trip +[2900.10 --> 2900.56] So +[2900.56 --> 2902.08] Thank you again +[2902.08 --> 2903.10] For all your support guys +[2903.10 --> 2903.94] Again we really +[2903.94 --> 2904.68] Appreciate it +[2904.68 --> 2905.38] It allows this trip +[2905.38 --> 2906.02] To keep going +[2906.02 --> 2906.90] Abilino really +[2906.90 --> 2908.46] Appreciates it as well +[2908.46 --> 2910.32] It's just really +[2910.32 --> 2911.86] Kind of moving moments +[2911.86 --> 2912.56] For all of us youth +[2912.56 --> 2913.20] As well as the people +[2913.20 --> 2913.58] Down there +[2913.58 --> 2914.44] And we all grow a lot +[2914.44 --> 2915.24] In our walk of God +[2915.24 --> 2915.66] For it +[2915.66 --> 2915.96] So +[2915.96 --> 2916.98] Thank you for your +[2916.98 --> 2918.02] Financial support +[2918.02 --> 2930.40] Dear God +[2930.40 --> 2931.36] Thank you for everybody +[2931.36 --> 2931.84] In this community +[2931.84 --> 2932.12] Lord +[2932.12 --> 2932.48] And everybody +[2932.48 --> 2933.08] In this church +[2933.08 --> 2934.54] Thank you for their +[2934.54 --> 2935.34] Giving nature +[2935.34 --> 2935.66] Lord +[2935.66 --> 2936.08] And just their +[2936.08 --> 2937.08] Constant willingness +[2937.08 --> 2937.76] To support +[2937.76 --> 2938.50] You know +[2938.50 --> 2939.26] The Mexico trip +[2939.26 --> 2939.74] As well as just +[2939.74 --> 2940.52] This church community +[2940.52 --> 2940.82] Lord +[2940.82 --> 2941.78] And they always +[2941.78 --> 2942.34] Step up for +[2942.34 --> 2943.56] Everything that we need +[2943.56 --> 2944.62] Lord +[2944.62 --> 2945.00] Lord I pray +[2945.00 --> 2945.42] That you be with +[2945.42 --> 2946.08] The people in Mexico +[2946.08 --> 2946.44] Lord +[2946.44 --> 2947.44] The people that +[2947.44 --> 2948.60] Are in this ministry +[2948.60 --> 2949.16] That we do +[2949.16 --> 2950.14] One week out of the year +[2950.14 --> 2951.02] They do it every day +[2951.02 --> 2952.42] Of their lives +[2952.42 --> 2952.66] Lord +[2952.66 --> 2953.46] And it can be +[2953.46 --> 2954.64] Burdensome +[2954.64 --> 2955.58] It can be tiresome +[2955.58 --> 2956.64] And it can be +[2956.64 --> 2958.10] Just a big strain +[2958.10 --> 2958.60] On their lives +[2958.60 --> 2958.76] Lord +[2958.76 --> 2959.44] I pray that you +[2959.44 --> 2960.20] Support them +[2960.20 --> 2961.38] And you give them +[2961.38 --> 2962.66] Their will +[2962.66 --> 2963.66] And their kind of +[2963.66 --> 2964.44] Fire to keep going +[2964.44 --> 2964.72] Lord +[2964.72 --> 2966.56] Please put your +[2966.56 --> 2967.04] Guiding hand +[2967.04 --> 2967.60] Over all of us +[2967.60 --> 2967.84] Lord +[2967.84 --> 2969.18] And as we leave +[2969.18 --> 2969.82] Your church today +[2969.82 --> 2970.20] As well +[2970.20 --> 2970.70] That we +[2970.70 --> 2971.70] We kind of live +[2971.70 --> 2973.84] Live our church life +[2973.84 --> 2975.06] In our regular life +[2975.06 --> 2975.60] As well Lord +[2975.60 --> 2976.06] And we don't +[2976.06 --> 2977.44] Kind of forget about it +[2977.44 --> 2978.36] We can minister to others +[2978.36 --> 2979.24] Here right at home +[2979.24 --> 2979.64] As well +[2979.64 --> 2981.56] In Jesus name I pray +[2981.56 --> 2981.88] Amen +[2997.84 --> 3013.70] Like a fire +[3013.70 --> 3017.32] Don't let my vision dry +[3017.32 --> 3019.54] I'm calling out +[3019.54 --> 3021.28] Like a fire +[3021.28 --> 3022.32] I'm calling out +[3022.32 --> 3035.38] Like a fire +[3035.38 --> 3039.40] I need a discipline +[3039.40 --> 3041.90] I'm calling out +[3041.90 --> 3043.64] Like a fire +[3043.64 --> 3044.44] I'm calling out +[3044.44 --> 3045.54] Like a fire +[3045.54 --> 3049.50] I'm calling out +[3049.50 --> 3049.76] Like a fire +[3049.76 --> 3079.74] Don't let my mind +[3079.74 --> 3080.74] Like a fire +[3080.74 --> 3081.70] I can't +[3081.70 --> 3084.56] Don't let my vision dry +[3084.56 --> 3086.46] I'm calling out +[3086.46 --> 3088.32] Like a fire +[3088.32 --> 3089.74] I can't +[3089.74 --> 3095.30] I'm calling out +[3095.30 --> 3098.40] In my heart +[3098.40 --> 3099.22] My need +[3099.22 --> 3101.24] I'm calling out +[3101.24 --> 3103.06] Like a fire +[3103.06 --> 3103.84] I can't +[3103.84 --> 3104.74] Like a fire +[3104.74 --> 3105.20] I need to +[3105.20 --> 3106.50] In the blood +[3106.50 --> 3108.64] I'm calling out +[3108.64 --> 3112.04] Light the fire again +[3112.04 --> 3116.92] I'm risen by gold +[3116.92 --> 3119.04] Refined in the fire +[3119.04 --> 3121.28] Taken and poor +[3121.28 --> 3124.32] Wretched and blind I come +[3124.32 --> 3126.38] Both in one +[3126.38 --> 3130.36] So I will be in +[3130.36 --> 3134.28] Lord, light the fire again +[3138.64 --> 3168.32] I didn't even ask you guys to come forward +[3168.32 --> 3169.70] And here you are +[3169.70 --> 3171.14] Good job +[3171.14 --> 3172.60] We're going to do some kids corner +[3172.60 --> 3174.42] And then we're going to head to the back +[3174.42 --> 3175.90] And do some children's worship time +[3175.90 --> 3179.30] But I have to switch hands here +[3179.30 --> 3182.44] You guys ready to say hi to Hank? +[3182.62 --> 3183.68] You have to wake him up +[3183.68 --> 3184.56] He's a little tired +[3184.56 --> 3186.60] Say hi Hank really loudly +[3186.60 --> 3188.16] Hi +[3188.16 --> 3191.98] Hi everybody +[3191.98 --> 3193.78] How are you doing today? +[3195.04 --> 3195.52] Good +[3195.52 --> 3197.20] Hank, guess what we're going to talk about today +[3197.20 --> 3198.16] What's that? +[3198.32 --> 3199.58] We are going to talk about +[3199.58 --> 3202.80] One of the biggest underdogs in the Bible +[3202.80 --> 3205.28] There's dogs in the Bible? +[3206.08 --> 3207.42] Well, yes +[3207.42 --> 3208.40] But not what you're thinking +[3208.40 --> 3210.98] Well, what's the dogs in the Bible? +[3211.68 --> 3213.38] Well, the dogs in the Bible are +[3213.38 --> 3215.06] Actually what Jesus calls the Pharisees +[3215.06 --> 3218.18] But we're going to talk about an underdog +[3218.18 --> 3220.42] What's an underdog? +[3220.50 --> 3221.22] Should we ask the kids? +[3222.02 --> 3223.80] Kids, do you know what an underdog is? +[3223.80 --> 3224.98] What's an underdog? +[3224.98 --> 3226.24] Any idea? +[3226.24 --> 3226.74] No? +[3226.74 --> 3227.24] Ha! +[3227.24 --> 3233.62] We can open up this, Ken, if you want +[3233.62 --> 3236.34] Aren't the Canucks mostly an underdog? +[3236.34 --> 3237.30] Yeah, they are +[3237.30 --> 3244.02] Underdog is when you are maybe not supposed to win something +[3244.02 --> 3244.60] Oh! +[3244.60 --> 3252.66] So if you are in a sport and maybe your team is supposed to lose and you're playing a really, really good team +[3252.66 --> 3254.12] That would be an underdog +[3254.12 --> 3255.30] Oh, okay! +[3255.70 --> 3258.52] But there's an underdog in the Bible that we're going to talk about +[3258.52 --> 3263.24] Because he was volunteering to fight a giant +[3263.24 --> 3266.30] And the giant was supposed to win +[3266.30 --> 3267.66] Does anybody know that story? +[3267.90 --> 3268.62] I think I do! +[3269.06 --> 3269.68] What is it, Emma? +[3269.74 --> 3270.08] Do you know? +[3273.26 --> 3273.80] That's right! +[3273.86 --> 3275.24] That was the giant, Goliath +[3275.24 --> 3276.64] And what's the underdog's name? +[3276.70 --> 3278.44] What's the little guy who was going to fight him? +[3279.20 --> 3279.42] Yeah +[3279.42 --> 3280.28] What is it? +[3282.70 --> 3283.42] That's David! +[3283.52 --> 3283.88] That's right! +[3283.92 --> 3286.46] So we're going to talk about David and Goliath today, okay? +[3286.52 --> 3287.14] Does that sound good? +[3287.42 --> 3287.76] Yeah! +[3287.76 --> 3289.30] So, yes, what's up, Zoe? +[3289.56 --> 3291.16] That's my dad's name, Goliath +[3291.16 --> 3292.38] Is it because his name's David? +[3292.76 --> 3295.54] He's also a giant, so that's a little bit confusing, isn't it? +[3296.42 --> 3298.18] All right, we're going to pray +[3298.18 --> 3302.14] And then we're going to head off to children's worship time, okay? +[3302.26 --> 3302.82] Sorry, Dave +[3302.82 --> 3307.42] All right, let's fold our hands and close our eyes +[3307.42 --> 3310.14] And then we'll pray and we'll go to children's worship time, okay? +[3310.88 --> 3311.20] All right +[3311.20 --> 3312.76] Dear God, thank you for this day +[3312.76 --> 3314.04] Thank you that we can come to church +[3314.04 --> 3317.52] And that we can listen to the Bible and hear Bible stories +[3317.52 --> 3319.46] And sing songs to you, Lord +[3319.46 --> 3320.82] We pray that you'll be with us now +[3320.82 --> 3322.78] As we learn more about the Bible +[3322.78 --> 3324.50] And more about what it means to be +[3324.50 --> 3326.62] Who you've created us to be +[3326.62 --> 3328.20] Be with our parents, too +[3328.20 --> 3329.30] As they stay in church +[3329.30 --> 3330.84] And learn more about your word as well +[3330.84 --> 3332.14] We pray this in your name +[3332.14 --> 3332.70] Amen +[3332.70 --> 3334.72] All right, let's stand up +[3334.72 --> 3335.66] Say bye to Hank +[3335.66 --> 3337.60] Bye, kids! +[3338.30 --> 3339.64] All right, and now let's do +[3339.64 --> 3340.74] The +[3340.74 --> 3343.24] Children's blessing, okay? +[3343.24 --> 3343.82] We're going to say +[3343.82 --> 3345.24] The Lord be with you together +[3345.24 --> 3345.74] Are you ready? +[3345.94 --> 3346.44] Hands up +[3346.44 --> 3347.98] And one, two, three +[3347.98 --> 3350.14] The Lord be with you +[3373.24 --> 3380.92] I just want to +[3380.92 --> 3382.46] Is this on? +[3382.76 --> 3383.32] Lights on +[3383.32 --> 3385.38] I just want to +[3385.38 --> 3387.26] Give a little +[3387.26 --> 3388.74] Heads up +[3388.74 --> 3390.86] We started our prayer ministry +[3390.86 --> 3393.30] Much the same as we had before +[3393.30 --> 3396.52] So the yellow cards that people wear +[3396.52 --> 3397.36] Are these +[3397.36 --> 3399.10] They tell me this is yellow +[3399.10 --> 3400.52] So it's yellow +[3400.52 --> 3404.26] I also want to give you a bit of heads up +[3404.26 --> 3405.56] On some of the +[3405.56 --> 3408.98] Situations that people are facing right now +[3408.98 --> 3409.82] In our midst +[3409.82 --> 3411.00] And out of our midst +[3411.00 --> 3411.98] And the first one is +[3411.98 --> 3414.92] Women Amy Cron used to be members here +[3414.92 --> 3417.26] And Amy has cancer +[3417.26 --> 3419.22] And it's already stage four +[3419.22 --> 3421.58] I don't know a lot about the details +[3421.58 --> 3422.76] But if some of you know her +[3422.76 --> 3424.04] Just give her a call +[3424.04 --> 3426.60] Pete +[3426.60 --> 3428.56] I want to be with Pete +[3428.56 --> 3429.54] And his entire family +[3429.54 --> 3430.58] His mom's in the hospital +[3430.58 --> 3431.90] She's been there for a week or two +[3431.90 --> 3433.06] She's not doing well +[3433.06 --> 3434.72] Not well at all +[3434.72 --> 3436.76] So I want to remember Wes +[3436.76 --> 3437.46] And Lena +[3437.46 --> 3438.68] And the entire family +[3438.68 --> 3440.26] Cy and Greta +[3440.26 --> 3442.20] You all know about Cy +[3442.20 --> 3443.50] He has cancer as well +[3443.50 --> 3444.14] He's being treated +[3444.14 --> 3447.22] I have an uncle in Holland +[3447.22 --> 3450.06] His name is Hank Letink +[3450.06 --> 3451.90] He is probably one of the younger +[3451.90 --> 3453.76] In-laws +[3453.76 --> 3455.44] From all of my mom +[3455.44 --> 3456.28] And her sisters +[3456.28 --> 3458.66] And he is also in palliative care +[3458.66 --> 3460.90] Been about a week or two now +[3460.90 --> 3463.40] Leanne Harris' father +[3463.40 --> 3465.24] Is in palliative care as well +[3465.24 --> 3467.70] We also want to remember +[3467.70 --> 3468.66] Eva Kolkman +[3468.66 --> 3470.94] And then we want to remember +[3470.94 --> 3473.08] The people who are traveling right now +[3473.08 --> 3474.88] One of the Wynn boys +[3474.88 --> 3476.58] Is traveling with his team +[3476.58 --> 3477.26] As is +[3477.26 --> 3479.04] One of the Alkama boys +[3479.04 --> 3481.04] And then we want to pray +[3481.04 --> 3482.06] Especially for our students +[3482.06 --> 3482.54] Who are +[3482.54 --> 3484.44] Away and +[3484.44 --> 3486.04] Travel back and forth +[3486.04 --> 3486.62] All the time +[3486.62 --> 3488.20] Let's pray +[3488.20 --> 3491.34] Father in heaven +[3491.34 --> 3492.12] Lord thank you +[3492.12 --> 3494.96] Thank you that you are +[3494.96 --> 3496.24] Here with us +[3496.24 --> 3496.70] Where +[3496.70 --> 3498.20] One or two are gathered +[3498.20 --> 3499.58] You promise to be with us +[3499.58 --> 3502.24] Thank you that we can do that +[3502.24 --> 3503.16] Thank you that we can +[3503.16 --> 3503.96] Be here +[3503.96 --> 3506.08] Where we pray for the people +[3506.08 --> 3506.70] Who can't +[3506.70 --> 3508.16] Some of the ones +[3508.16 --> 3509.24] That we mentioned already +[3509.24 --> 3510.56] For various reasons +[3510.56 --> 3510.92] Lord +[3510.92 --> 3513.96] Whether it's in the hospital +[3513.96 --> 3515.14] Or treatments +[3515.14 --> 3515.76] Or +[3515.76 --> 3518.26] Even things like colds +[3518.26 --> 3519.42] With the kids at school +[3519.42 --> 3519.82] Etc +[3519.82 --> 3520.70] And they can't come +[3520.70 --> 3521.58] Because of +[3521.58 --> 3525.08] Spreading the stuff +[3525.08 --> 3526.88] Lord we pray for +[3526.88 --> 3527.92] All these people +[3527.92 --> 3528.42] Who have +[3528.42 --> 3530.26] Issues +[3530.26 --> 3531.16] Whether it's +[3531.16 --> 3533.42] End of life +[3533.42 --> 3533.86] Or +[3533.86 --> 3536.08] Things that +[3536.08 --> 3537.36] You don't really expect +[3537.36 --> 3541.20] Lord there are so many people +[3541.20 --> 3542.10] With cancer +[3542.10 --> 3543.10] What a +[3543.10 --> 3545.84] Bad +[3545.84 --> 3546.70] Word +[3546.70 --> 3549.74] Lord we pray for each one of them +[3549.74 --> 3550.50] That you will +[3550.50 --> 3552.00] Be with them +[3552.00 --> 3552.70] Will you touch them +[3552.70 --> 3553.14] Will you +[3553.14 --> 3554.14] Help them to realize +[3554.14 --> 3555.76] That you are totally in control +[3555.76 --> 3558.22] You allow stuff to happen +[3558.22 --> 3558.52] That +[3558.52 --> 3559.82] We don't understand why +[3559.82 --> 3562.18] But also Lord +[3562.18 --> 3563.22] You use that +[3563.22 --> 3563.52] To +[3563.52 --> 3564.70] Maybe wake us up +[3564.70 --> 3566.40] Or maybe call us home +[3566.40 --> 3568.02] And that's never easy +[3568.02 --> 3570.40] Lord we pray for the people +[3570.40 --> 3572.28] Who have gone +[3572.28 --> 3575.06] To glory before us +[3575.06 --> 3577.02] And we pray for those +[3577.02 --> 3577.74] Empty seats +[3577.74 --> 3580.10] And Lord we all know +[3580.10 --> 3580.64] Some +[3580.64 --> 3581.32] Or many +[3581.32 --> 3583.80] Lord we pray for this church +[3583.80 --> 3584.98] We thank you for this church +[3584.98 --> 3586.12] We thank you for our staff +[3586.12 --> 3588.86] We thank you for all the volunteers +[3588.86 --> 3590.48] That do so much +[3590.48 --> 3592.88] We pray Lord +[3592.88 --> 3594.04] Will you be with the young ones +[3594.04 --> 3594.52] As they +[3594.52 --> 3595.36] Get taught +[3595.36 --> 3596.26] Right now +[3596.26 --> 3597.58] We pray +[3597.58 --> 3598.44] Will you open their hearts +[3598.44 --> 3599.04] And their minds +[3599.04 --> 3599.66] And their ears +[3599.66 --> 3601.78] Lord will you help us +[3601.78 --> 3602.48] At home as well +[3602.48 --> 3604.06] To teach the younger ones +[3604.06 --> 3607.04] Where will you be with the teachers +[3607.04 --> 3608.42] And the school kids +[3608.42 --> 3611.06] Lord thank you that we can +[3611.06 --> 3611.88] Look forward to Easter +[3611.88 --> 3613.04] Thank you that we can +[3613.04 --> 3614.50] So look forward to that +[3614.50 --> 3615.90] When you came +[3615.90 --> 3618.36] And think about what you +[3618.36 --> 3619.38] Had to endure Lord +[3619.38 --> 3621.84] And help us to be +[3621.84 --> 3623.30] In the world +[3623.30 --> 3624.84] But not of the world +[3624.84 --> 3626.28] And help us to know +[3626.28 --> 3626.88] The difference +[3626.88 --> 3629.74] Lord thank you for your blessings +[3629.74 --> 3631.04] Because we are so blessed +[3631.04 --> 3631.50] To live +[3631.50 --> 3632.72] Where we live +[3632.72 --> 3633.72] And how we live +[3633.72 --> 3635.84] Thank you that we can +[3635.84 --> 3636.50] Study Romans +[3636.50 --> 3637.30] Right now +[3637.30 --> 3639.34] And we pray for Pastor Chris +[3639.34 --> 3640.52] As he leads us through that +[3640.52 --> 3642.50] Lord we pray +[3642.50 --> 3643.70] Will you give us a good day +[3643.70 --> 3644.26] Will you help us +[3644.26 --> 3645.18] To think about others +[3645.18 --> 3646.06] And not just ourselves +[3646.06 --> 3646.90] Will you help us +[3646.90 --> 3647.90] To pray for the others +[3647.90 --> 3649.10] We all have people +[3649.10 --> 3649.90] Lord in our lives +[3649.90 --> 3652.92] That we could pray for +[3652.92 --> 3656.24] Whether it's alone +[3656.24 --> 3657.20] Or with them +[3657.20 --> 3659.14] But especially for them +[3659.14 --> 3660.98] Thank you for your love +[3660.98 --> 3661.94] And your grace +[3661.94 --> 3663.08] In Jesus name we pray +[3663.08 --> 3663.50] Amen +[3667.30 --> 3697.28] If you have +[3697.28 --> 3698.36] A Bible with you +[3698.36 --> 3699.50] I'm going to encourage you +[3699.50 --> 3700.36] To open it up +[3700.36 --> 3702.42] Like Dick said +[3702.42 --> 3703.12] We're going to continue +[3703.12 --> 3703.78] In our series +[3703.78 --> 3704.56] In the book of Romans +[3704.56 --> 3706.44] And we're going to read +[3706.44 --> 3707.94] From Romans 3 +[3707.94 --> 3715.36] The first 20 verses there +[3715.36 --> 3723.98] Before we do that +[3723.98 --> 3731.20] One of the privileges +[3731.20 --> 3733.00] Of being a pastor +[3733.00 --> 3734.68] Is that I get to talk +[3734.68 --> 3735.08] With people +[3735.08 --> 3735.94] And I get to enter +[3735.94 --> 3736.78] Into the lives +[3736.78 --> 3737.54] And circumstances +[3737.54 --> 3738.10] Of people +[3738.10 --> 3739.68] And hear about +[3739.68 --> 3740.60] What's going on +[3740.60 --> 3741.62] And sometimes +[3741.62 --> 3742.74] We get to share +[3742.74 --> 3743.86] Hopes and dreams +[3743.86 --> 3744.52] For life +[3744.52 --> 3745.32] And for the world +[3745.32 --> 3746.46] And sometimes +[3746.46 --> 3747.58] We lament +[3747.58 --> 3748.78] And cry together +[3748.78 --> 3749.82] And enter into +[3749.82 --> 3751.24] The dark night +[3751.24 --> 3751.92] Of the soul +[3751.92 --> 3754.46] And whether it's +[3754.46 --> 3755.30] In joy +[3755.30 --> 3757.16] Or in lament +[3757.16 --> 3759.14] One of the cries +[3759.14 --> 3761.50] Is often +[3761.50 --> 3762.52] Is regularly +[3762.52 --> 3764.46] For change +[3764.46 --> 3765.86] Right? +[3765.94 --> 3766.66] For something +[3766.66 --> 3767.72] Different +[3767.72 --> 3768.46] For either more +[3768.46 --> 3769.26] Of this +[3769.26 --> 3770.42] In spite of this +[3770.42 --> 3771.58] Or for less +[3771.58 --> 3772.28] Of that +[3772.28 --> 3773.04] In the midst +[3773.04 --> 3773.86] Of whatever pain +[3773.86 --> 3774.74] Or heartache +[3774.74 --> 3776.04] We are feeling +[3776.04 --> 3776.88] The cry is +[3776.88 --> 3777.76] For the world +[3777.76 --> 3779.60] To change +[3779.60 --> 3782.46] And you know +[3782.46 --> 3783.92] From birth +[3783.92 --> 3784.58] When I talk +[3784.58 --> 3785.26] With parents +[3785.26 --> 3785.86] And they go +[3785.86 --> 3786.50] You know +[3786.50 --> 3787.14] I just want +[3787.14 --> 3788.20] God to use +[3788.20 --> 3788.82] My child +[3788.82 --> 3789.76] To change +[3789.76 --> 3790.72] The world +[3790.72 --> 3791.08] Or +[3791.08 --> 3793.80] In the face +[3793.80 --> 3795.66] Of breakdowns +[3795.66 --> 3796.58] Of relationships +[3796.58 --> 3797.46] Or death +[3797.46 --> 3797.96] That we just +[3797.96 --> 3799.02] Want the world +[3799.02 --> 3799.72] To change +[3799.72 --> 3800.58] Or in the +[3800.58 --> 3801.68] Apparent +[3801.68 --> 3802.52] Or seeming +[3802.52 --> 3803.12] Decay +[3803.12 --> 3804.04] Of society +[3804.04 --> 3804.54] We just +[3804.54 --> 3805.52] Want the world +[3805.52 --> 3806.56] To change +[3806.56 --> 3810.96] As we come +[3810.96 --> 3812.28] To God's +[3812.28 --> 3812.82] Word +[3812.82 --> 3814.74] As we come +[3814.74 --> 3815.18] From whatever +[3815.18 --> 3816.28] Life circumstance +[3816.28 --> 3817.26] You may be facing +[3817.26 --> 3817.80] Rejoicing +[3817.80 --> 3818.32] Or mourning +[3818.32 --> 3818.92] And the like +[3818.92 --> 3819.82] As we come +[3819.82 --> 3820.68] Crying out +[3820.68 --> 3822.28] For change +[3822.28 --> 3823.62] And transformation +[3823.62 --> 3825.32] Come +[3825.32 --> 3827.14] And hear +[3827.14 --> 3827.56] What God +[3827.56 --> 3828.30] Has to say +[3828.30 --> 3829.90] And maybe +[3829.90 --> 3831.40] We'll be surprised +[3831.40 --> 3832.20] At how that +[3832.20 --> 3832.92] Change +[3832.92 --> 3833.94] Can actually +[3833.94 --> 3835.04] Happen +[3835.04 --> 3837.26] Let's read +[3837.26 --> 3838.20] Romans 3 +[3838.20 --> 3840.04] Together +[3840.04 --> 3845.38] Paul writes +[3845.38 --> 3847.62] What advantage +[3847.62 --> 3848.98] Then is there +[3848.98 --> 3850.18] In being a Jew +[3850.18 --> 3851.46] Or what value +[3851.46 --> 3852.10] Is there +[3852.10 --> 3853.18] In circumcision +[3853.18 --> 3854.64] Much +[3854.64 --> 3855.74] In every way +[3855.74 --> 3857.42] First of all +[3857.42 --> 3857.98] The Jews +[3857.98 --> 3858.96] Have been entrusted +[3858.96 --> 3859.56] With the very +[3859.56 --> 3860.66] Words of God +[3860.66 --> 3863.40] What if +[3863.40 --> 3863.92] Some are +[3863.92 --> 3864.52] Unfaithful +[3864.52 --> 3866.06] Will their +[3866.06 --> 3866.78] Unfaithfulness +[3866.78 --> 3867.32] Nullify +[3867.32 --> 3867.78] God's +[3867.78 --> 3868.20] Faithfulness +[3868.20 --> 3870.34] Not at all +[3870.34 --> 3871.16] Let God +[3871.16 --> 3871.60] Be true +[3871.60 --> 3872.14] And every +[3872.14 --> 3872.70] Human being +[3872.70 --> 3873.18] A liar +[3873.18 --> 3874.00] As it +[3874.00 --> 3874.46] Is written +[3874.46 --> 3877.56] So that +[3877.56 --> 3877.98] You may +[3877.98 --> 3878.50] Be proved +[3878.50 --> 3878.90] Right +[3878.90 --> 3879.34] When you +[3879.34 --> 3879.70] Speak +[3879.70 --> 3880.42] And prevail +[3880.42 --> 3880.96] When you +[3880.96 --> 3881.38] Judge +[3881.38 --> 3883.06] But if +[3883.06 --> 3883.38] Our +[3883.38 --> 3884.42] Unrighteousness +[3884.42 --> 3885.12] Brings out +[3885.12 --> 3885.84] God's +[3885.84 --> 3886.50] Righteousness +[3886.50 --> 3887.18] More clearly +[3887.18 --> 3887.98] What shall +[3887.98 --> 3888.46] We say +[3888.46 --> 3889.56] That God +[3889.56 --> 3890.26] Is unjust +[3890.26 --> 3890.76] In bringing +[3890.76 --> 3891.38] His wrath +[3891.38 --> 3891.94] On us +[3891.94 --> 3892.84] I'm using +[3892.84 --> 3893.24] A human +[3893.24 --> 3893.76] Argument +[3893.76 --> 3894.76] Certainly +[3894.76 --> 3895.16] Not +[3895.16 --> 3896.18] If that +[3896.18 --> 3896.58] Were so +[3896.58 --> 3897.16] How could +[3897.16 --> 3897.72] God judge +[3897.72 --> 3898.20] The world +[3898.20 --> 3899.68] Someone might +[3899.68 --> 3900.02] Argue +[3900.02 --> 3900.48] If my +[3900.48 --> 3900.98] Falsehood +[3900.98 --> 3901.58] Enhances +[3901.58 --> 3902.06] God's +[3902.06 --> 3902.76] Truthfulness +[3902.76 --> 3903.58] And so +[3903.58 --> 3904.18] Increases +[3904.18 --> 3904.88] His glory +[3904.88 --> 3905.76] Why am +[3905.76 --> 3906.24] I still +[3906.24 --> 3906.84] Condemned +[3906.84 --> 3907.22] As a +[3907.22 --> 3907.52] Sinner +[3907.52 --> 3908.94] Why not +[3908.94 --> 3909.34] Say +[3909.34 --> 3910.22] As some +[3910.22 --> 3911.00] Slanderously +[3911.00 --> 3911.44] Claim +[3911.44 --> 3911.86] That we +[3911.86 --> 3912.22] Say +[3912.22 --> 3913.04] Let us +[3913.04 --> 3913.58] Do evil +[3913.58 --> 3914.08] That good +[3914.08 --> 3914.76] May result +[3914.76 --> 3916.12] Their +[3916.12 --> 3917.02] Condemnation +[3917.02 --> 3917.94] Is just +[3917.94 --> 3920.38] What shall +[3920.38 --> 3921.16] We conclude +[3921.16 --> 3921.54] Then +[3921.54 --> 3922.96] Do we +[3922.96 --> 3923.48] Have any +[3923.48 --> 3924.12] Advantage +[3924.12 --> 3925.32] Not at +[3925.32 --> 3925.58] All +[3925.58 --> 3926.78] For we +[3926.78 --> 3927.48] Have already +[3927.48 --> 3927.92] Made the +[3927.92 --> 3928.26] Charge +[3928.26 --> 3928.74] That Jews +[3928.74 --> 3929.36] And Gentiles +[3929.36 --> 3929.76] Alike +[3929.76 --> 3930.26] Are all +[3930.26 --> 3930.74] Under the +[3930.74 --> 3931.02] Power +[3931.02 --> 3931.52] Of sin +[3931.52 --> 3932.70] As it +[3932.70 --> 3933.10] Is written +[3933.10 --> 3934.84] There is +[3934.84 --> 3935.54] No one +[3935.54 --> 3936.36] Righteous +[3936.36 --> 3937.18] Not even +[3937.18 --> 3937.74] One +[3937.74 --> 3938.12] There is +[3938.12 --> 3938.64] No one +[3938.64 --> 3939.50] Who understands +[3939.50 --> 3940.34] There is +[3940.34 --> 3940.96] No one +[3940.96 --> 3941.46] Who seeks +[3941.46 --> 3941.86] God +[3941.86 --> 3942.76] All have +[3942.76 --> 3943.14] Turned +[3943.14 --> 3943.52] Away +[3943.52 --> 3944.14] They have +[3944.14 --> 3944.50] Together +[3944.50 --> 3944.94] Become +[3944.94 --> 3945.52] Worthless +[3945.52 --> 3945.94] There is +[3945.94 --> 3946.60] No one +[3946.60 --> 3947.20] Who does +[3947.20 --> 3947.60] Good +[3947.60 --> 3948.84] Not even +[3948.84 --> 3949.64] One +[3949.64 --> 3950.92] Their +[3950.92 --> 3951.42] Throats +[3951.42 --> 3952.04] Are open +[3952.04 --> 3952.60] Graves +[3952.60 --> 3953.14] Their tongues +[3953.14 --> 3954.14] Practice deceit +[3954.14 --> 3954.96] The poison +[3954.96 --> 3955.56] Of vipers +[3955.56 --> 3956.08] Is on their +[3956.08 --> 3956.34] Lips +[3956.34 --> 3957.02] Their mouths +[3957.02 --> 3957.54] Are full +[3957.54 --> 3958.24] Of cursing +[3958.24 --> 3958.98] And bitterness +[3958.98 --> 3959.88] Their feet +[3959.88 --> 3960.50] Are swift +[3960.50 --> 3961.04] To shed +[3961.04 --> 3961.46] Blood +[3961.46 --> 3962.22] Ruin +[3962.22 --> 3962.90] And misery +[3962.90 --> 3963.52] Mark their +[3963.52 --> 3963.92] Ways +[3963.92 --> 3964.22] And the +[3964.22 --> 3964.48] Way +[3964.48 --> 3965.10] Of peace +[3965.10 --> 3965.54] They do +[3965.54 --> 3966.02] Not know +[3966.02 --> 3966.82] There is +[3966.82 --> 3967.58] No fear +[3967.58 --> 3968.26] Of God +[3968.26 --> 3969.36] Before their +[3969.36 --> 3969.76] Eyes +[3969.76 --> 3972.38] Now we know +[3972.38 --> 3973.40] That whatever the law +[3973.40 --> 3975.04] Says it says to those +[3975.04 --> 3976.02] Who are under the law +[3976.02 --> 3977.26] So that every mouth +[3977.26 --> 3978.24] May be silenced +[3978.24 --> 3979.58] And the whole world +[3979.58 --> 3980.60] Held accountable +[3980.60 --> 3981.52] To God +[3981.52 --> 3983.32] Therefore +[3983.32 --> 3984.38] No one will be +[3984.38 --> 3985.12] Declared righteous +[3985.12 --> 3986.18] In God's sight +[3986.18 --> 3986.90] By the works +[3986.90 --> 3987.52] Of the law +[3987.52 --> 3988.16] Rather +[3988.16 --> 3989.30] Through the law +[3989.30 --> 3989.86] We become +[3989.86 --> 3990.52] Conscious +[3990.52 --> 3992.08] Of our +[3992.08 --> 3992.94] Sin +[3992.94 --> 3995.12] This is the word +[3995.12 --> 3995.54] Of the Lord +[3995.54 --> 4004.16] We've been in the book +[4004.16 --> 4004.70] Of Romans +[4004.70 --> 4007.16] For about +[4007.16 --> 4008.22] Six or seven weeks +[4008.22 --> 4008.90] Now +[4008.90 --> 4011.16] And I just want to say +[4011.16 --> 4012.44] And say thank you +[4012.44 --> 4013.26] Because I've been really +[4013.26 --> 4014.46] Encouraged by +[4014.46 --> 4016.28] Your engagements +[4016.28 --> 4017.72] And by your feedback +[4017.72 --> 4018.78] By your willingness +[4018.78 --> 4020.26] To dig deep +[4020.26 --> 4021.22] Into the scriptures +[4021.22 --> 4021.86] Of God +[4021.86 --> 4022.86] And the emails +[4022.86 --> 4023.34] I get +[4023.34 --> 4024.12] And the conversations +[4024.12 --> 4024.76] That I have +[4024.76 --> 4026.44] Have been good +[4026.44 --> 4027.34] And encouraging +[4027.34 --> 4027.78] For me +[4027.78 --> 4029.02] And so thank you +[4029.02 --> 4029.70] For that +[4029.70 --> 4031.64] But I also know +[4031.64 --> 4032.34] That it hasn't +[4032.34 --> 4033.52] Always been easy +[4033.52 --> 4034.38] Right +[4034.38 --> 4035.52] That some of this +[4035.52 --> 4036.86] Stuff +[4036.86 --> 4037.48] And these texts +[4037.48 --> 4038.18] Have been hard +[4038.18 --> 4039.58] Both intellectually +[4039.58 --> 4040.80] To understand +[4040.80 --> 4042.36] But also emotionally +[4042.36 --> 4043.72] To reflect on +[4043.72 --> 4044.16] Right +[4044.16 --> 4044.98] And to live +[4044.98 --> 4045.82] In the midst of +[4045.82 --> 4048.60] Now in a +[4048.60 --> 4049.98] Piece of scripture +[4049.98 --> 4050.92] That is really +[4050.92 --> 4051.94] Encouraging to me +[4051.94 --> 4053.16] Or encouraging +[4053.16 --> 4054.00] To my mind +[4054.00 --> 4056.16] In second Peter +[4056.16 --> 4057.50] Peter writes +[4057.50 --> 4058.88] This +[4058.88 --> 4059.56] Of Paul +[4059.56 --> 4059.96] He says +[4059.96 --> 4060.26] He +[4060.26 --> 4060.82] Paul +[4060.82 --> 4062.38] Writes the same way +[4062.38 --> 4063.28] In all his letters +[4063.28 --> 4065.20] Speaking in them +[4065.20 --> 4066.50] Of these matters +[4066.50 --> 4067.26] His letters +[4067.26 --> 4068.50] Contain some things +[4068.50 --> 4069.16] That are hard +[4069.16 --> 4070.08] To understand +[4070.08 --> 4071.14] Which ignorant +[4071.14 --> 4072.16] And unstable people +[4072.16 --> 4072.62] Distort +[4072.62 --> 4073.42] As they do +[4073.42 --> 4074.06] Other scriptures +[4074.06 --> 4075.14] To their own +[4075.14 --> 4075.98] Destruction +[4075.98 --> 4079.02] So even Peter +[4079.02 --> 4079.92] Right +[4079.92 --> 4080.94] Who's an author +[4080.94 --> 4081.64] Of scripture +[4081.64 --> 4083.02] Right +[4083.02 --> 4083.94] The disciple +[4083.94 --> 4084.72] On whom +[4084.72 --> 4085.64] Jesus will build +[4085.64 --> 4086.10] His church +[4086.10 --> 4086.70] The rock +[4086.70 --> 4087.24] On whom +[4087.24 --> 4088.04] That Jesus +[4088.04 --> 4088.34] Will build +[4088.34 --> 4088.60] His church +[4088.60 --> 4089.16] And the gates +[4089.16 --> 4089.56] Of hell +[4089.56 --> 4090.28] Will not overcome +[4090.28 --> 4090.58] It +[4090.58 --> 4091.06] Right +[4091.06 --> 4091.94] Even Peter +[4091.94 --> 4092.90] Goes +[4092.90 --> 4093.26] Yeah +[4093.26 --> 4095.30] Paul's pretty hard +[4095.30 --> 4097.72] Some of this +[4097.72 --> 4099.06] Is pretty tough +[4099.06 --> 4100.90] And so if you've +[4100.90 --> 4101.58] Been challenged +[4101.58 --> 4102.36] By this +[4102.36 --> 4104.38] You're in good +[4104.38 --> 4104.80] Company +[4104.80 --> 4106.48] Right +[4106.48 --> 4107.38] And thank you +[4107.38 --> 4108.08] For digging in +[4108.08 --> 4108.78] And for following +[4108.78 --> 4109.16] Along +[4109.16 --> 4112.18] Now I bring that +[4112.18 --> 4112.60] Up +[4112.60 --> 4113.36] Specifically +[4113.36 --> 4114.26] This morning +[4114.26 --> 4115.94] Because I think +[4115.94 --> 4117.02] This section +[4117.02 --> 4117.50] Of scripture +[4117.50 --> 4118.36] Might be one of +[4118.36 --> 4119.30] Those particularly +[4119.30 --> 4120.28] Hard +[4120.28 --> 4121.38] Instances +[4121.38 --> 4122.16] Of Paul's +[4122.16 --> 4122.52] Writing +[4122.52 --> 4123.14] One of those +[4123.14 --> 4124.44] Hard passages +[4124.44 --> 4125.02] Of Paul +[4125.02 --> 4125.90] To understand +[4125.90 --> 4126.44] In part +[4126.44 --> 4127.12] Because of the +[4127.12 --> 4127.70] Structure +[4127.70 --> 4128.26] Right +[4128.26 --> 4128.80] In the way +[4128.80 --> 4129.44] That he asks +[4129.44 --> 4130.24] These questions +[4130.24 --> 4131.18] Back and forth +[4131.18 --> 4132.62] But also +[4132.62 --> 4133.66] And maybe you +[4133.66 --> 4134.02] Heard it +[4134.02 --> 4134.72] When we read it +[4134.72 --> 4135.60] Also because +[4135.60 --> 4136.74] It seems in there +[4136.74 --> 4138.30] To be a contradiction +[4138.30 --> 4140.00] Right +[4140.00 --> 4140.64] Did you see it +[4140.64 --> 4141.46] When we first +[4141.46 --> 4141.94] Read it +[4141.94 --> 4142.18] Right +[4142.18 --> 4143.86] Look at verse +[4143.86 --> 4144.56] One and verse +[4144.56 --> 4144.92] Two +[4144.92 --> 4146.08] Right +[4146.08 --> 4147.28] Paul asks +[4147.28 --> 4148.18] What advantages +[4148.18 --> 4149.30] Are there to being +[4149.30 --> 4149.70] A Jew +[4149.70 --> 4150.02] Right +[4150.02 --> 4150.60] What advantages +[4150.60 --> 4151.18] Are there to being +[4151.18 --> 4152.02] Circumcised +[4152.02 --> 4152.56] And he says +[4152.56 --> 4153.02] Much +[4153.02 --> 4154.04] In every way +[4154.04 --> 4155.52] And then he goes +[4155.52 --> 4155.88] On to say +[4155.88 --> 4156.56] That the advantage +[4156.56 --> 4157.16] Is that +[4157.16 --> 4158.06] The Jews +[4158.06 --> 4158.74] Have the word +[4158.74 --> 4159.22] Of God +[4159.22 --> 4160.64] But then +[4160.64 --> 4161.14] In verse +[4161.14 --> 4161.58] Nine +[4161.58 --> 4162.46] He says +[4162.46 --> 4163.70] So what +[4163.70 --> 4164.56] What can we +[4164.56 --> 4165.00] Conclude +[4165.00 --> 4165.64] Do we have +[4165.64 --> 4166.56] Any advantage +[4166.56 --> 4168.44] Not at all +[4168.44 --> 4170.90] Now wait a minute +[4170.90 --> 4171.64] Didn't you just say +[4171.64 --> 4172.58] There was much +[4172.58 --> 4173.52] And now you're +[4173.52 --> 4173.90] Saying there's +[4173.90 --> 4174.38] Not at all +[4174.38 --> 4175.80] There's this +[4175.80 --> 4176.36] Apparent +[4176.36 --> 4177.20] Contradiction +[4177.20 --> 4178.70] And so which is it +[4178.70 --> 4179.14] Are the Jews +[4179.14 --> 4179.88] Better off +[4179.88 --> 4181.50] Or are they not +[4181.50 --> 4182.22] Or +[4182.22 --> 4183.52] Is there a way +[4183.52 --> 4184.38] To understand +[4184.38 --> 4185.18] This +[4185.18 --> 4186.16] That doesn't +[4186.16 --> 4186.60] Make it +[4186.60 --> 4187.68] A contradiction +[4187.68 --> 4189.04] Now +[4189.04 --> 4189.96] I mean if you +[4189.96 --> 4190.34] Know me +[4190.34 --> 4191.08] It won't surprise +[4191.08 --> 4191.42] You to know +[4191.42 --> 4191.82] That I think +[4191.82 --> 4192.38] It's the latter +[4192.38 --> 4193.12] Right +[4193.12 --> 4193.82] That there is a way +[4193.82 --> 4194.84] To understand +[4194.84 --> 4195.42] All of this +[4195.42 --> 4195.76] Together +[4195.76 --> 4196.50] And we'll get +[4196.50 --> 4196.76] There +[4196.76 --> 4197.98] But I want +[4197.98 --> 4198.68] To start +[4198.68 --> 4200.02] By naming +[4200.02 --> 4201.08] And digging +[4201.08 --> 4202.30] Into this +[4202.30 --> 4203.02] Apparent +[4203.02 --> 4204.12] Contradiction +[4204.12 --> 4205.32] And we'll +[4205.32 --> 4206.04] Do the work +[4206.04 --> 4206.96] Then of wrestling +[4206.96 --> 4208.10] With the questions +[4208.10 --> 4208.76] That Paul +[4208.76 --> 4210.36] Asks and raises +[4210.36 --> 4214.12] Now in the +[4214.12 --> 4214.88] Structure of +[4214.88 --> 4216.28] Romans chapter +[4216.28 --> 4216.66] Three +[4216.66 --> 4218.58] The beginning +[4218.58 --> 4219.70] Part here +[4219.70 --> 4221.00] Is for us +[4221.00 --> 4221.70] An example +[4221.70 --> 4222.62] Of Paul +[4222.62 --> 4223.58] Being a +[4223.58 --> 4224.74] Really good +[4224.74 --> 4225.80] Teacher +[4225.80 --> 4227.38] And as a +[4227.38 --> 4227.96] Really good +[4227.96 --> 4228.36] Teacher +[4228.36 --> 4228.92] And I'm looking +[4228.92 --> 4229.50] At some of you +[4229.50 --> 4229.86] Right now +[4229.86 --> 4230.68] Who are teachers +[4230.68 --> 4231.26] Right +[4231.26 --> 4231.90] You know this +[4231.90 --> 4232.58] As a really +[4232.58 --> 4233.58] Good teacher +[4233.58 --> 4235.06] Paul is able +[4235.06 --> 4236.18] To anticipate +[4236.18 --> 4237.26] The kinds +[4237.26 --> 4238.16] Of questions +[4238.16 --> 4238.92] That his +[4238.92 --> 4239.48] Hearers +[4239.48 --> 4240.02] Will ask +[4240.02 --> 4240.40] Of him +[4240.40 --> 4241.72] Right +[4241.72 --> 4242.40] A good teacher +[4242.40 --> 4243.10] Knows +[4243.10 --> 4244.04] What you might +[4244.04 --> 4244.86] Wonder about +[4244.86 --> 4245.42] As he +[4245.42 --> 4246.02] Or she +[4246.02 --> 4246.64] Speaks +[4246.64 --> 4247.28] And then be able +[4247.28 --> 4248.14] To address +[4248.14 --> 4249.08] That in anticipation +[4249.08 --> 4250.32] Of what you say +[4250.32 --> 4252.02] And so for an +[4252.02 --> 4252.60] Example +[4252.60 --> 4255.30] An experienced +[4255.30 --> 4256.28] Maths teacher +[4256.28 --> 4258.06] Will be able +[4258.06 --> 4258.70] To figure out +[4258.70 --> 4259.28] Or can probably +[4259.28 --> 4259.78] Guess +[4259.78 --> 4261.26] What kinds +[4261.26 --> 4261.98] Of questions +[4261.98 --> 4262.98] Her grade nine +[4262.98 --> 4264.16] Students will ask +[4264.16 --> 4265.74] When she introduces +[4265.74 --> 4266.86] The slope +[4266.86 --> 4267.50] Intercept +[4267.50 --> 4267.98] Formula +[4267.98 --> 4269.06] Right +[4269.06 --> 4269.72] Of y +[4269.72 --> 4270.16] Equals +[4270.16 --> 4270.56] Mx +[4270.56 --> 4271.06] Plus b +[4271.06 --> 4272.92] Now how many +[4272.92 --> 4273.36] Of you remember +[4273.36 --> 4273.64] That +[4273.64 --> 4276.26] We got one +[4276.26 --> 4276.90] Excellent +[4276.90 --> 4278.90] So not Rob +[4278.90 --> 4279.94] But maybe +[4279.94 --> 4280.58] A grade nine +[4280.58 --> 4281.00] Student +[4281.00 --> 4282.14] Right +[4282.14 --> 4282.72] What is m +[4282.72 --> 4283.18] Equal +[4283.18 --> 4287.04] Mass +[4287.04 --> 4287.70] Oh wrong +[4287.70 --> 4288.24] Equation +[4288.24 --> 4290.12] The slope +[4290.12 --> 4290.62] Of the line +[4290.62 --> 4292.10] Right +[4292.10 --> 4292.54] What is +[4292.54 --> 4293.86] B +[4293.86 --> 4294.42] Equal +[4294.42 --> 4297.52] The y +[4297.52 --> 4298.00] Intercept +[4298.00 --> 4298.50] Of the line +[4298.50 --> 4299.02] Or the value +[4299.02 --> 4299.46] Of y +[4299.46 --> 4299.94] And x +[4299.94 --> 4301.04] When it +[4301.04 --> 4301.48] Is zero +[4301.48 --> 4302.20] Or value 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4321.48] And what's +[4321.48 --> 4321.80] The real +[4321.80 --> 4322.54] World application +[4322.54 --> 4322.96] Of that +[4322.96 --> 4324.90] And a good +[4324.90 --> 4325.20] Teacher +[4325.20 --> 4325.66] Can answer +[4325.66 --> 4325.98] That +[4325.98 --> 4328.96] Right +[4328.96 --> 4329.20] A good +[4329.20 --> 4329.56] Teacher +[4329.56 --> 4330.10] Has +[4330.10 --> 4331.28] Probably +[4331.28 --> 4331.82] Had this +[4331.82 --> 4332.22] Kind of +[4332.22 --> 4332.84] Conversation +[4332.84 --> 4333.30] Before +[4333.30 --> 4334.12] And knows +[4334.12 --> 4334.32] What's +[4334.32 --> 4334.60] Coming +[4334.60 --> 4335.82] Likewise +[4335.82 --> 4336.28] Here's +[4336.28 --> 4336.70] Another +[4336.70 --> 4337.32] Example +[4337.32 --> 4337.96] Right +[4337.96 --> 4339.10] A grade +[4339.10 --> 4339.60] 12 +[4339.60 --> 4340.18] AP +[4340.18 --> 4341.12] English +[4341.12 --> 4341.46] Lit +[4341.46 --> 4341.94] Teacher +[4341.94 --> 4342.84] Knows +[4342.84 --> 4343.38] 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+[5896.36 --> 5898.14] Save +[5898.14 --> 5899.74] And +[5899.74 --> 5904.44] Oh, dear, I fall apart. +[5904.44 --> 5912.22] You're the one that guides my heart. +[5914.82 --> 5923.04] Lord, I need you, Lord, I need you. +[5923.54 --> 5929.44] Every hour I need you. +[5929.74 --> 5935.74] I fall apart, my righteousness. +[5936.74 --> 5940.74] Lord, I need you. +[5945.74 --> 5951.74] Where sin runs deep, your grace is full. +[5951.74 --> 5958.74] Every sin's power is where you are. +[5959.74 --> 5965.74] Where you are, Lord, I am free. +[5965.74 --> 5971.74] Holy mess is Christ in me. +[5971.74 --> 5978.74] Where you are, Lord, I am free. +[5978.74 --> 5985.74] All in me, all in me. +[5985.74 --> 5991.74] Lord, I need you. +[5991.74 --> 5995.74] Oh, I need you. +[5995.74 --> 6001.74] Every hour I need you. +[6001.74 --> 6008.74] My one defense, my righteousness. +[6008.74 --> 6014.74] Oh, God, how I need you. +[6014.74 --> 6015.74] I need you. +[6015.74 --> 6016.74] I need you. +[6016.74 --> 6017.74] I need you. +[6017.74 --> 6018.74] I need you. +[6018.74 --> 6019.74] I need you. +[6019.74 --> 6021.74] I need you. +[6021.74 --> 6022.74] I need you. +[6022.74 --> 6023.74] I need you. +[6023.74 --> 6024.74] I need you. +[6024.74 --> 6025.74] I need you. +[6025.74 --> 6026.74] I need you. +[6026.74 --> 6027.74] I need you. +[6027.74 --> 6028.74] I need you. +[6028.74 --> 6029.74] I need you. +[6029.74 --> 6030.74] I need you. +[6030.74 --> 6032.74] I need you. +[6032.74 --> 6038.74] Jesus, you're my hope. +[6038.74 --> 6041.56] And I cannot stand upon all. +[6043.96 --> 6048.32] Jesus, you're my hope and take. +[6051.88 --> 6054.76] Lord, I need you. +[6055.04 --> 6058.82] Oh, I need you. +[6058.82 --> 6065.16] For every hour I need you. +[6065.16 --> 6071.38] I need my defense, my righteousness. +[6072.22 --> 6076.34] Oh God, how I need you. +[6078.02 --> 6080.34] I need you. +[6080.58 --> 6084.52] Oh, I need you. +[6084.52 --> 6090.52] For every hour I need you. +[6090.52 --> 6097.48] My one defense, my righteousness. +[6098.22 --> 6102.52] Oh God, how I need you. +[6104.52 --> 6110.52] My one defense, my righteousness. +[6110.52 --> 6117.34] Oh God, how I need you. +[6117.34 --> 6147.32] Oh God, how I need you. +[6147.32 --> 6148.32] I need you. +[6148.32 --> 6149.32] I need you. +[6149.32 --> 6151.38] To lift it up to the Lord. +[6152.54 --> 6154.34] And so pray together. +[6154.88 --> 6157.04] Celebrate the goodness of God together. +[6157.16 --> 6160.96] Whether it's over coffee in the back or up here with someone with a tag on or not. +[6161.94 --> 6165.90] We come to God who has come to us in worship. +[6166.06 --> 6167.78] And we go with this God. +[6167.92 --> 6170.66] And so receive his blessing. +[6170.66 --> 6174.08] Lord bless you. +[6174.66 --> 6175.66] And keep you. +[6176.66 --> 6180.84] Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. +[6181.66 --> 6187.56] The Lord turn his face towards you and give you his peace. +[6187.56 --> 6189.50] Amen. +[6189.56 --> 6189.64] Amen. +[6189.64 --> 6191.84] Well LED marks made in course +[6191.84 --> 6194.46] Rudyzel +[6204.30 --> 6209.60] Find a veil +[6209.60 --> 6212.18] To see if Earth was me +[6212.18 --> 6216.18] Sengthen to Heaven and never go away +[6216.18 --> 6223.06] At the end of the age when the earth is gone, we'll gather nations before you. +[6223.82 --> 6230.24] When the eyes of all men still be fixed on the land of us crucified. +[6231.24 --> 6238.24] With wisdom and mercy and justice who reign at your Father's side. +[6239.16 --> 6243.74] And when the angels will cry, they'll obey. +[6246.18 --> 6253.18] With wisdom and mercy and justice who reign at your Father's side. +[6253.18 --> 6259.18] And when the angels will cry, they'll obey. +[6261.68 --> 6265.18] I will hear the longings and the glory of God. +[6265.18 --> 6272.18] I will hear the longings and the glory of God. +[6272.18 --> 6277.18] There's a shield in our men and a sword in our side. +[6277.18 --> 6280.82] There's a fire in our spirits that cannot be to God. +[6281.18 --> 6284.18] There's a water as well as the glory we have found. +[6285.18 --> 6287.18] With nations who gather in war. +[6287.18 --> 6295.18] And the years will all get thee to the ear of the Lamb who was truly and one. +[6296.18 --> 6302.18] And the Savior to Him and was raised up to the rain and His father's side. +[6302.18 --> 6303.18] And the angels will cry, they'll obey. +[6303.18 --> 6307.18] And the angels will cry, they'll obey. +[6307.18 --> 6308.18] I will obey. +[6308.18 --> 6309.18] And the angels will cry, they'll obey. +[6309.18 --> 6310.18] And the angels will cry, they'll obey. +[6310.18 --> 6311.18] I will obey. +[6311.18 --> 6312.18] I will obey. +[6312.18 --> 6313.18] If nothing else. +[6313.18 --> 6314.18] I will obey. +[6314.18 --> 6315.18] I Will obey. +[6315.18 --> 6316.18] I will obey. +[6316.18 --> 6317.18] I will obey. +[6317.18 --> 6318.18] I will obey. +[6318.18 --> 6322.18] I will obey. +[6322.18 --> 6330.18] I will obey. +[6330.18 --> 6334.18] I will obey. +[6334.18 --> 6335.18] I will obey. +[6335.18 --> 6338.18] I will obey. +[6338.18 --> 6339.18] And the angels will cry, they'll obey. +[6339.18 --> 6351.48] Holy night, the dear and dear with heart, you shall win. +[6351.48 --> 6359.88] Let the people be at the Lord of all, the people be at the Lord of all. +[6369.18 --> 6399.16] Let the people be at the Lord of all, the people be at the Lord of all. +[6399.18 --> 6429.16] Let the people be at the Lord of all, the people be at the Lord of all. +[6429.18 --> 6431.18] Let the people be at the Lord of all. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - February 26, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - February 26, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..0baf616483f89b4bef47d29327817009619706fc --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - February 26, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,99 @@ +• The speaker sings about believing in God's love and strength despite feeling weak +• The singer asks God to set them free and heal their heart +• The speaker expresses joy and gratitude for God's love, which makes them want to sing and dance +• Kevin Lohbert introduces himself as the youth pastor at Langley Emanuel CRC +• Kevin announces some updates, including a canceled young adult Bible study due to weather +• Christianity Explored course starts this Wednesday at 7 p.m. +• Worship service at Sunridge Gardens on March 4th +• HCBC Youth Catechism and Belgic Confession tonight at 7 p.m. +• Evening prayer service on Wednesday, March 8th at 7 p.m. +• Coldest Night of the Year event raised almost $5,000 for Gateway of Hope +• Invitation to stand and receive God's greeting +• Worship and praise of God +• Love and greatness of God +• Faithfulness and kindness of God +• Commandments to honor God +• Sabbath day observance +• Honor parents +• Ten commandments (do not murder, commit adultery, steal, give false testimony, or covet) +• The story of Moses and the people's encounter with God +• A song about Jesus, including his crucifixion and resurrection +• A prayer for guidance and strength in following God's commandments +• A song about the gift of grace that Jesus offers, including redemption and salvation +• Reflections on the hope and peace found in trusting in Christ +• Lyrics about overcoming fear and death through faith in Christ +• Faith in Jesus Christ +• Hope for eternal life through Christ +• Trust in God's love and forgiveness +• Intercession of Christ on behalf of others +• Overcoming guilt and shame through faith +• Reconciliation with God through Jesus' sacrifice +• Christian Reformed Church's ministry to promote justice and hope +• Discussion of bad guys in children's worship time +• Reference to King David and King Saul in the book of Samuel +• Introduction to the theme that God may see bad guys differently +• Mention of personal losses within the community (Leanne Harris' dad and Pete Birkenpass' mom) +• Prayer for the community, including those who could not attend due to weather +• Prayer for church programs, leaders, and members +• Coldest Night of the Year event in the congregation +• Prayers for community needs, including homelessness and poverty +• Prayers for those grieving, including specific individuals +• Prayers for those ill, specifically Cy Visser's cancer treatment +• Prayers for mental illness and addiction sufferers +• Prayers for global relief efforts, including Syria, Turkey, and Ukraine +• Discussion of the importance of Romans 3 in understanding the gospel +• Reading and explanation of Romans 3:21-31 +• The law that requires faith, not works, for justification +• Jesus gives righteousness through faith in him +• Equality and inclusivity are cultural values, but questions arise about their meaning and application +• Different cultures and individuals have varying understandings of equality and progress +• Socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and ideologies create barriers to achieving true equality +• Human understanding of equality is limited by the brokenness of the world +• Polarization and division in society +• Difficulty in achieving unity due to differing perspectives and goals +• The gospel truth and the righteousness of God as a solution to societal divisions +• Transcending racial, social, and ideological boundaries through God's righteousness +• Human sinfulness and need for salvation +• Justification and its relationship to faith in Jesus Christ +• The exclusivity of Christ's gospel as a means of unity and equality +• Propitiation: God died to bear His own wrath for our sins, providing justice and fulfilling the law +• Atonement: Christ's perfect life and death made Him the perfect atonement for our sins, forgiving us and making us righteous in God's eyes +• Sin and punishment: Sin needs punishing, and God couldn't be indifferent because it would go against His holy character; God turned justice on Himself by having Christ bear His wrath +• The cross: The cross doesn't compromise God's love or wrath, but satisfies both; it shows God as both judge and justifier, caring enough to set standards and holding us accountable while also forgiving and restoring us through faith in Christ +• The object of faith is crucial for salvation +• Faith in Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection matters +• It's not the amount or size of faith that saves, but what it's in +• Faith is an instrument to reveal truth, but not a source of salvation +• Putting faith in one's own abilities leads to self-reliance, rather than reliance on Jesus +• Salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, regardless of the amount of faith +• Applying for opportunities (school, job, mortgage) involves showing what you've done +• Salvation in various religions (Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism) requires demonstrating good deeds and works +• Christian faith is unique because salvation comes from God's righteousness offered through Christ, not earned by human actions +• Jesus' life, death, and resurrection provide the basis for Christian salvation, apart from human effort or achievement +• The gospel is not about us trying harder or doing more, but receiving God's grace and being transformed by it. +• Many people misunderstand the gospel and believe they must add certain actions or beliefs to be saved (e.g. speaking in tongues, partaking in sacraments). +• Jesus plus nothing else saves; only faith in Jesus Christ is required for salvation. +• The Bible teaches that all are justified freely by God's grace through the redemption that came by Jesus Christ. +• This righteousness is available to everyone, regardless of their background or actions, and can be received through faith in Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. +• Jesus bore the wrath of God so that humans don't have to +• Accepting this truth leads to freedom from sin and death +• The weight of sin is gone, changing the individual's life +• This gift of righteousness changes how people live, talk, and honor God +• Unity as a body comes from being handed righteousness by Christ +• Salvation is available for anyone who accepts it through faith in Jesus +• The importance of glorifying God and living in obedience to Him +• Faith as the means by which people see God's hand at work in creation, history, and their lives +• The power of faith to overcome sin and death through the Messiah +• The role of the church in spreading the gospel and delivering captives +• Walking by faith rather than sight in all aspects of life until one's journey is complete +• Gift of righteousness and salvation +• Clean slate in God's eyes, being righteous +• Letting this change behavior and sharing with others +• Blessing from number six, thanking for prayers +• Prayer request information and availability +• The Lord's blessing, keeping, face shining upon, and peace giving +• Identity and belonging +• Relationship with a higher power (father, god) +• Hope and positivity +• Personal growth and self-awareness +• Gratitude and appreciation \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - February 26, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - February 26, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..6bcbc47e5af4004368fa1305058b0ad6847742e3 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - February 26, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1579 @@ +[0.00 --> 5.00] I believe what you say of me +[5.00 --> 8.00] Oh, I believe +[8.00 --> 21.00] Taking all I have and now I'm laying it at your feet +[21.00 --> 29.50] You'll have every failure, God +[29.50 --> 33.00] You'll have every victory +[33.00 --> 43.44] You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing +[43.44 --> 49.88] You say I am strong when I think I am weak +[49.88 --> 56.46] You say I am held when I am falling short +[56.46 --> 63.12] When I don't belong, oh, you say I'm yours +[63.12 --> 72.88] And I believe, oh, I believe what you say of me +[72.88 --> 79.46] I believe, oh, I believe +[79.46 --> 86.30] Yes, I believe what you say of me +[86.30 --> 88.88] I believe +[88.88 --> 95.46] Oh, I believe what you say of me +[95.46 --> 102.04] Oh, I believe what you say of me +[102.04 --> 104.04] I believe what you say of me +[104.04 --> 106.04] I believe what you say of me +[106.04 --> 116.62] I believe what you say of me +[116.62 --> 120.62] I believe what you say of me +[120.62 --> 122.62] I believe what you say of me +[122.62 --> 137.20] Oh, I believe what you say of me +[137.20 --> 139.42] Over the mountains and the sea +[139.42 --> 142.16] Your river runs with love for me +[142.16 --> 145.10] And I will open up my heart +[145.10 --> 147.32] And let the healer set me free +[147.32 --> 150.02] I'm happy to be in the truth +[150.02 --> 152.76] And I will daily lift my hands +[152.76 --> 154.84] For I will always sing +[154.84 --> 157.28] When your love came down +[157.28 --> 160.78] Yeah +[160.78 --> 164.78] Yeah +[164.78 --> 172.94] I could say I'll be alone forever +[172.94 --> 176.68] Oh +[176.68 --> 186.68] Oh +[186.68 --> 188.68] Oh +[188.68 --> 190.68] Oh +[190.68 --> 192.68] Oh +[192.68 --> 194.68] Oh +[194.68 --> 196.68] Oh +[196.68 --> 198.68] Oh +[198.68 --> 200.68] Oh +[200.68 --> 202.68] Oh +[206.68 --> 208.68] Oh +[208.68 --> 212.68] Oh +[212.68 --> 214.68] Oh +[214.68 --> 216.68] Oh +[218.68 --> 222.68] Oh +[222.68 --> 224.68] Oh +[226.68 --> 228.68] Oh +[228.68 --> 230.68] Oh +[230.68 --> 236.32] I can sing of your love forever +[236.32 --> 241.64] I can sing of your love forever +[241.64 --> 246.94] I can sing of your love forever +[246.94 --> 251.36] I can sing of your love +[251.36 --> 257.54] Oh, I feel like dancing, yeah +[257.54 --> 262.50] It's foolishness, I know +[262.50 --> 267.70] But when the world is in life +[267.70 --> 270.52] They will dance with joy +[270.52 --> 273.28] Like we're dancing now +[273.28 --> 277.92] I can sing of your love forever +[277.92 --> 283.56] I can sing of your love forever +[283.56 --> 289.30] I can sing of your love forever +[289.30 --> 293.88] I can sing of your love forever +[294.46 --> 299.38] I will sing of your love forever +[299.38 --> 302.56] I can sing of your love forever +[302.56 --> 305.60] I'll lift my hands and raise your hand +[305.60 --> 309.98] I will sing of your love forever +[309.98 --> 314.90] I will sing of your love +[314.90 --> 320.60] I will sing of your love +[320.60 --> 322.60] I will sing of your love +[335.60 --> 345.54] I will sing of your love forever +[345.54 --> 355.94] I will sing of your love forever +[355.94 --> 363.72] I will sing of your love forever +[363.72 --> 393.70] Praise the name of God. +[393.72 --> 423.70] Praise the name of God. +[423.72 --> 429.44] Holiness, holiness is what I long for. +[430.36 --> 434.02] Holiness is what I need. +[436.96 --> 443.80] Holiness, holiness is what you want from me. +[443.80 --> 456.32] Holiness, holiness is what I long for. +[457.78 --> 461.44] Holiness is what I need. +[461.44 --> 491.42] Holiness, holiness is what I need. +[491.94 --> 493.98] Whether to make it to church this morning. +[494.08 --> 496.60] And to those of you online, welcome as well. +[496.66 --> 501.64] Hopefully you're cuddled up with a blanket and a cup of tea and are tuning in as well this morning. +[502.16 --> 504.98] Before we start, my name is Kevin Lohbert. +[505.10 --> 508.22] I am the youth pastor here at Langley Emanuel CRC. +[508.28 --> 510.00] And it's great to see you this morning. +[510.32 --> 513.98] I've got a few announcements once I turn my page. +[514.04 --> 516.34] Actually, I've got a lot of announcements, but I'll be quick. +[516.40 --> 517.26] Are we ready? Here we go. +[517.40 --> 520.96] First of all, young adult Bible study was supposed to happen after church today. +[521.12 --> 523.32] That has been canceled due to weather. +[523.44 --> 526.72] However, if you are a young adult, or you feel like a young adult, +[526.86 --> 528.32] or you just want a free lunch, +[528.62 --> 531.04] you are still welcome to go to Sarah Molenkamp's house +[531.04 --> 532.94] because she made a ton of soup for that event. +[532.94 --> 536.18] So, you can head over to the Molenkamp's, right, Sarah? +[537.04 --> 538.76] Maybe not the last part, she said. +[538.76 --> 540.34] But talk to her after church. +[540.42 --> 541.42] She would love to have you over. +[541.84 --> 543.70] Come get a bowl of soup at her place. +[543.80 --> 548.34] Second of all, there was a request in the e-bulletin for a billet for someone at classes. +[548.68 --> 549.94] That request has been filled. +[550.26 --> 552.48] So, thank you so much for whomever is doing that. +[552.82 --> 554.42] No need to reply to that anymore. +[554.62 --> 558.76] Thirdly, Pastor Chris is starting up a course called Christianity Explored. +[559.40 --> 561.68] There are a number of people who signed up to take that. +[562.04 --> 566.44] That starts this coming Wednesday at 7 p.m. till 8.15 p.m. +[566.44 --> 569.04] If you are interested in that, please talk to Pastor Chris +[569.04 --> 571.94] and see if you can join that on Wednesday as well. +[573.00 --> 574.76] Worship at Sunridge Gardens. +[574.94 --> 577.80] There's a home up the hill here where a number of our members join. +[577.88 --> 580.60] We lead worship there once a month the first Saturday. +[581.06 --> 584.52] That is happening this coming Saturday, March 4th at 2 p.m. +[584.52 --> 586.88] All are welcome to join that. +[587.02 --> 589.52] So, please come out to that if you would like. +[590.48 --> 591.26] HCBC Youth. +[591.36 --> 594.86] We've got Catechism, Belgic Confession tonight here at 7 p.m. +[594.98 --> 596.00] Hopefully, you can come out. +[596.06 --> 596.66] We'll see you then. +[597.52 --> 598.82] Wednesday, March 8th. +[598.84 --> 599.52] Another thing. +[599.90 --> 602.58] We are going to be doing an evening prayer service. +[602.70 --> 604.08] Wednesday, March the 8th. +[604.12 --> 605.82] Keep your eyes on the bulletin for that. +[606.12 --> 607.96] That will start at 7 p.m. +[608.02 --> 608.62] We'll see you there. +[608.62 --> 615.94] And finally, a big thank you to all of you who supported, prayed for, and walked at the +[615.94 --> 617.74] coldest night of the year last night. +[618.02 --> 622.06] Our church raised almost $5,000 for the Gateway of Hope, which is incredible. +[623.84 --> 624.32] Yeah. +[625.60 --> 628.38] It was a very cool event to be at. +[628.42 --> 631.44] There's a lot of people from all over Langley there as well. +[631.86 --> 636.68] And it was just a good time and a good experience there for everybody involved. +[636.76 --> 637.54] So, thank you for that. +[637.54 --> 643.48] I would love to invite you to stand now, please, and receive God's greeting this morning. +[647.44 --> 650.18] God's greeting this morning comes from Revelation 1. +[650.52 --> 656.94] Grace and peace to you from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven +[656.94 --> 661.90] spirits that are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, +[662.32 --> 666.16] the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. +[666.16 --> 671.28] And all God's people said, please take a minute to just greet those around you this morning. +[671.28 --> 671.60] Amen. +[671.60 --> 671.88] Amen. +[671.88 --> 672.10] Amen. +[672.10 --> 672.42] Amen. +[672.42 --> 672.50] Amen. +[672.50 --> 702.48] Thank you. +[702.50 --> 703.78] Psalm 118. +[732.50 --> 733.50] For he is good. +[733.82 --> 735.76] His love endures forever. +[735.76 --> 763.76] Come, now is the time to worship. +[763.76 --> 773.76] Now is the time to give your heart +[773.76 --> 781.26] Come, just as you are to worship +[781.26 --> 790.76] Come, just as you are before your God +[790.76 --> 799.86] Come, one day every tongue will confess you are God +[799.86 --> 802.76] One day every knee will bow +[802.76 --> 812.76] Still the greatest treasure remains for those who gladly choose you now +[812.76 --> 821.86] Come, now is the time to worship +[821.86 --> 830.86] Come, now is the time to give your heart +[830.86 --> 839.96] Come, just as you are to worship +[839.96 --> 847.96] Come, just as you are before your God +[847.96 --> 853.06] Come, just as you are before your God +[853.06 --> 857.06] One day every tongue will confess you are God +[857.06 --> 861.06] One day every knee will bow +[861.06 --> 869.06] Still the greatest treasure remains for those who gladly choose you now +[869.06 --> 874.16] Willingly we choose to surrender our lives +[874.16 --> 878.16] Willingly our knees will bow +[878.16 --> 881.16] With our hearts, soul, mind and strength +[881.16 --> 887.26] We gladly choose you now +[887.26 --> 896.36] Come, now is the time to worship +[896.36 --> 905.36] Come, now is the time to give your heart +[905.36 --> 912.36] Come, just as you are to worship +[912.36 --> 921.46] Come, just as you are before your God +[921.46 --> 923.46] Come +[923.46 --> 924.46] Come +[924.46 --> 928.06] Come, just as you are before your God +[928.06 --> 937.56] Come, just as you are before your love +[937.56 --> 941.96] Come, just as you are before your honor +[941.96 --> 942.56] Help +[942.56 --> 943.56] in your name +[943.56 --> 947.56] You areины +[947.56 --> 948.96] If I amcca +[948.96 --> 960.86] Bless the Lord, O my soul +[960.86 --> 964.20] O my soul +[964.20 --> 969.78] Worship his holy name +[969.78 --> 973.78] Sing like never before +[973.78 --> 977.48] O my soul +[977.48 --> 983.28] I'll worship your holy name +[983.28 --> 990.48] The sun comes up +[990.48 --> 994.40] It's a new day dawning +[994.40 --> 1000.44] It's time to sing your song again +[1000.44 --> 1003.76] Whatever may pass +[1003.76 --> 1008.56] And whatever lies before me +[1008.56 --> 1011.88] Let me be singing +[1011.88 --> 1016.62] When the evening comes +[1016.62 --> 1023.56] Bless the Lord, O my soul +[1023.56 --> 1026.76] O my soul +[1026.76 --> 1031.36] Worship his holy name +[1031.36 --> 1036.46] Sing like never before +[1036.46 --> 1039.80] O my soul +[1039.80 --> 1045.60] I'll worship your holy name +[1045.60 --> 1052.76] You're rich in love +[1052.76 --> 1056.34] And you're so too angry +[1056.34 --> 1058.60] Your name is great +[1058.60 --> 1062.40] And your heart is kind +[1062.40 --> 1065.50] For all your goodness +[1065.50 --> 1069.40] I will keep on singing +[1069.40 --> 1073.56] Ten thousand reasons +[1073.56 --> 1077.40] For my heart to find +[1077.40 --> 1085.20] Bless the Lord, O my soul +[1085.20 --> 1088.20] O my soul +[1088.20 --> 1093.00] Worship his holy name +[1093.00 --> 1097.80] Sing like never before +[1097.80 --> 1099.80] Oh my soul +[1099.80 --> 1100.60] Oh my soul +[1100.60 --> 1105.60] I'll worship your holy name +[1105.60 --> 1111.40] And on that day +[1111.40 --> 1114.28] And on that day +[1114.28 --> 1118.10] When my strength is failing +[1118.10 --> 1120.40] The end draws near +[1120.40 --> 1124.30] And my time has come +[1124.30 --> 1126.30] Still my soul +[1126.30 --> 1127.40] Still my soul +[1127.40 --> 1129.30] Will sing your praise +[1129.30 --> 1133.50] Behold the Lord, O my soul +[1133.50 --> 1134.50] And on that day +[1134.50 --> 1136.10] Ten thousand reasons +[1136.10 --> 1136.70] And on that day +[1136.70 --> 1137.10] And on that day +[1137.10 --> 1138.10] And on that day +[1138.10 --> 1139.10] And on that day +[1139.10 --> 1140.16] And on that day +[1140.16 --> 1141.10] And on that day +[1141.10 --> 1141.50] Amen +[1141.50 --> 1147.82] Bless the Lord, O my soul +[1147.82 --> 1159.62] Bless the Lord, O my soul +[1159.62 --> 1163.62] Oh my soul +[1163.62 --> 1169.12] I'll worship your holy name +[1169.12 --> 1173.62] Bless the Lord, O my soul +[1173.62 --> 1176.62] Oh my soul +[1176.62 --> 1182.42] Worship his holy name +[1182.42 --> 1186.02] Sing like never before +[1186.02 --> 1189.52] Oh my soul +[1189.52 --> 1195.42] I'll worship your holy name +[1195.42 --> 1202.02] I'll worship your holy name +[1202.02 --> 1207.82] Lord, I'll worship your holy name +[1207.82 --> 1211.62] You may have a seat +[1211.62 --> 1223.32] And God spoke all of these words +[1223.32 --> 1227.64] I am the Lord, your God +[1227.64 --> 1229.30] Who brought you out of Egypt +[1229.30 --> 1231.72] Out of that land of slavery +[1231.72 --> 1235.72] You shall have no other gods before me +[1235.72 --> 1239.06] You shall not make for yourself +[1239.06 --> 1241.36] An image in the form of anything +[1241.36 --> 1242.32] In heaven above +[1242.32 --> 1244.26] Or on the earth beneath +[1244.26 --> 1246.10] Or in the waters below +[1246.10 --> 1249.18] You shall not bow down +[1249.18 --> 1251.30] To them or worship them +[1251.30 --> 1253.62] For I, the Lord your God +[1253.62 --> 1254.80] Am a jealous God +[1254.80 --> 1256.42] Punishing the children +[1256.42 --> 1257.70] For the sin of the parents +[1257.70 --> 1260.38] To the third and fourth generation +[1260.38 --> 1262.00] Of those who hate me +[1262.00 --> 1265.30] But showing steadfast love +[1265.30 --> 1267.50] To thousands of generations +[1267.50 --> 1268.80] Of those who love me +[1268.80 --> 1270.70] And keep my commandments +[1270.70 --> 1274.10] You shall not misuse +[1274.10 --> 1275.94] The name of the Lord your God +[1275.94 --> 1278.38] For the Lord will not hold +[1278.38 --> 1279.40] Anyone guiltless +[1279.40 --> 1281.54] Who misuses his name +[1281.54 --> 1284.62] Remember the Sabbath day +[1284.62 --> 1285.72] By keeping it holy +[1285.72 --> 1288.32] Six days you shall labor +[1288.32 --> 1289.82] And do all your work +[1289.82 --> 1291.02] But the seventh day +[1291.02 --> 1292.16] Is a Sabbath day +[1292.16 --> 1293.94] To the Lord your God +[1293.94 --> 1297.02] On it you shall not do any work +[1297.02 --> 1297.96] Neither you +[1297.96 --> 1299.42] Nor your son or daughter +[1299.42 --> 1301.70] Nor your male or female servant +[1301.70 --> 1303.26] Nor your animals +[1303.26 --> 1304.74] Nor any foreigner +[1304.74 --> 1306.12] Residing in your town +[1306.12 --> 1308.46] For in six days +[1308.46 --> 1309.86] The Lord made the heavens +[1309.86 --> 1310.64] And the earth +[1310.64 --> 1313.28] The sea and all that is in them +[1313.28 --> 1315.94] But he rested on the seventh day +[1315.94 --> 1320.10] Therefore the Lord blessed +[1320.10 --> 1320.96] The Sabbath day +[1320.96 --> 1322.02] And made it holy +[1322.02 --> 1324.44] Honor your father +[1324.44 --> 1325.32] And your mother +[1325.32 --> 1327.34] So that you may live long +[1327.34 --> 1328.02] In the land +[1328.02 --> 1330.00] The Lord your God +[1330.00 --> 1330.84] Is giving you +[1330.84 --> 1333.02] You shall not murder +[1333.02 --> 1335.94] You shall not commit adultery +[1335.94 --> 1337.50] You shall not steal +[1337.50 --> 1340.12] You shall not give false testimony +[1340.12 --> 1341.08] Against your neighbor +[1341.08 --> 1342.88] You shall not covet +[1342.88 --> 1343.96] Your neighbor's house +[1343.96 --> 1345.54] You shall not covet +[1345.54 --> 1346.42] Your neighbor's wife +[1346.42 --> 1348.94] Or his male or female servant +[1348.94 --> 1350.88] His ox or donkey +[1350.88 --> 1353.00] Or anything that belongs +[1353.00 --> 1353.88] To your neighbor +[1353.88 --> 1356.42] What the people saw +[1356.42 --> 1357.74] When the people saw +[1357.74 --> 1358.72] The thunder and lightning +[1358.72 --> 1359.84] And heard the trumpet +[1359.84 --> 1361.98] And saw the mountain in smoke +[1361.98 --> 1363.68] They trembled in fear +[1363.68 --> 1366.06] They stayed at a distance +[1366.06 --> 1367.34] And said to Moses +[1367.34 --> 1369.50] Speak to us yourself +[1369.50 --> 1371.34] And we will listen +[1371.34 --> 1374.38] But do not have God speak to us +[1374.38 --> 1375.78] Or we will die +[1375.78 --> 1378.40] Please rise for our next song +[1378.40 --> 1396.50] On the valley +[1396.94 --> 1399.72] Oh sacred +[1399.72 --> 1412.20] O sacred head now wounded +[1412.20 --> 1418.56] With grief and shame weighed down +[1418.56 --> 1424.96] Now scornfully surrounded +[1424.96 --> 1431.30] With thorns your only crown +[1431.30 --> 1438.02] O sacred head, what glory +[1438.02 --> 1444.18] And blessing you have known +[1444.18 --> 1450.72] Yet though despised and gory +[1450.72 --> 1457.06] I claim you as my own +[1457.06 --> 1464.06] My Lord, what you did suffer +[1464.06 --> 1470.06] Was all for sinners' gain +[1470.06 --> 1477.28] Mine, mine was the transgression +[1477.28 --> 1483.36] But yours the deathly pain +[1483.36 --> 1489.40] So here I kneel my Savior +[1489.40 --> 1496.00] For I deserve your place +[1496.00 --> 1502.48] Look on me with your favor +[1502.48 --> 1508.74] And save me by your grace +[1508.74 --> 1516.60] What language shall I borrow +[1516.60 --> 1522.88] To thank you, dearest friend +[1522.88 --> 1529.58] For this your dying sorrow +[1529.58 --> 1535.74] Your mercy without end +[1535.74 --> 1542.22] Lord, make me yours forever +[1542.22 --> 1547.90] A loyal servant true +[1547.90 --> 1555.22] And let me never, ever +[1555.22 --> 1561.74] Outlive my love for you +[1561.74 --> 1566.76] And continuing from Exodus 20 +[1566.76 --> 1568.70] Verse 20 says +[1568.70 --> 1570.40] Moses said to the people +[1570.40 --> 1572.08] Do not be afraid +[1572.08 --> 1574.44] God has come to test you +[1574.44 --> 1576.28] So that the fear of God +[1576.28 --> 1577.40] Will be with you +[1577.40 --> 1579.08] To keep you from sinning +[1579.62 --> 1580.80] Let's pray +[1580.80 --> 1584.20] Father, we thank you +[1584.20 --> 1586.46] For the promise of being with us +[1586.46 --> 1589.18] Regardless of how we have fallen short +[1589.18 --> 1590.58] And disappointed you +[1590.58 --> 1593.56] We do not keep your commandments +[1593.56 --> 1595.80] Yet you still love us +[1595.80 --> 1597.38] And draw us to yourself +[1597.38 --> 1599.82] Thank you for the Holy Spirit's +[1599.82 --> 1601.06] Presence in our lives +[1601.06 --> 1603.36] That convicts us of our sin +[1603.36 --> 1605.46] Thank you for your mercy +[1605.46 --> 1607.00] So undeserving +[1607.00 --> 1609.28] In Jesus' name we pray +[1609.28 --> 1610.36] Amen +[1610.36 --> 1640.34] What gift of grace is Jesus my name? +[1640.34 --> 1642.34] He is my redeemer +[1642.34 --> 1645.56] There is no more +[1645.56 --> 1649.34] For heaven now to give +[1649.34 --> 1652.34] He is my joy +[1652.34 --> 1656.34] My righteousness and freedom +[1656.34 --> 1659.34] My steadfast love +[1659.34 --> 1663.34] My deep and boundless peace +[1663.34 --> 1666.34] To this I hope +[1666.34 --> 1670.34] My hope is only Jesus +[1670.34 --> 1676.34] For my life is wholly bound to His +[1676.34 --> 1682.34] Oh how strange and divine +[1682.34 --> 1685.34] I can sing all this might +[1685.34 --> 1687.34] Yet not I +[1687.34 --> 1692.34] But through Christ in me +[1692.34 --> 1705.72] The night is dark +[1705.72 --> 1709.14] But I am not forsaken +[1709.14 --> 1712.62] For by my side +[1712.62 --> 1715.34] The Savior He will stay +[1715.34 --> 1718.34] I labor on +[1718.34 --> 1719.62] I labor on +[1719.62 --> 1720.34] In weakness +[1720.34 --> 1720.96] In weakness +[1720.96 --> 1723.34] And rejoicing +[1723.34 --> 1726.34] For in my need +[1726.34 --> 1729.34] His power is displayed +[1729.34 --> 1731.34] To this I hope +[1731.34 --> 1733.34] To this I hope +[1733.34 --> 1737.34] My shepherd will defend me +[1737.34 --> 1744.34] Through the deepest valley He will be +[1744.34 --> 1748.34] For the night has been won +[1748.34 --> 1751.34] And I shall overcome +[1751.34 --> 1753.34] Yet not I +[1753.34 --> 1757.34] But through Christ in me +[1757.34 --> 1771.34] No fate I dread +[1771.34 --> 1774.34] I know I am forgiven +[1774.34 --> 1778.34] The future's sure +[1778.34 --> 1783.34] The price it has been paid +[1783.34 --> 1785.34] For Jesus bled +[1785.34 --> 1789.34] And suffered for my pardon +[1789.34 --> 1792.34] And He was raised +[1792.34 --> 1796.34] To overthrow the grave +[1796.34 --> 1799.34] To this I hold +[1799.34 --> 1803.34] My sin has been defeated +[1803.34 --> 1805.34] Jesus now +[1805.34 --> 1806.34] Jesus now +[1806.34 --> 1808.34] And ever +[1808.34 --> 1810.34] Is my King +[1810.34 --> 1813.34] All the chains +[1813.34 --> 1814.34] Are released +[1814.34 --> 1816.34] I can sing +[1816.34 --> 1818.34] I am free +[1818.34 --> 1820.34] Yet not I +[1820.34 --> 1823.34] But through Christ in me +[1823.34 --> 1837.34] With every breath +[1837.34 --> 1841.34] I long to follow Jesus +[1841.34 --> 1844.34] For He has said +[1844.34 --> 1848.34] That He will bring me home +[1848.34 --> 1851.34] And day by day +[1851.34 --> 1855.34] I know He will renew me +[1855.34 --> 1857.34] Until I stand +[1857.34 --> 1861.34] With joy before the throne +[1861.34 --> 1864.34] To this I hold +[1864.34 --> 1868.34] My hope is only Jesus +[1868.34 --> 1874.34] All the glory evermore to Him +[1874.34 --> 1879.34] When the race is complete +[1879.34 --> 1882.34] Still my lips shall repeat +[1882.34 --> 1884.34] Yet not I +[1884.34 --> 1886.34] But through Christ in me +[1886.34 --> 1887.34] Still my lips shall repeat +[1887.34 --> 1888.34] Yet not I +[1888.34 --> 1889.34] But through Christ in me +[1889.34 --> 1891.34] To this I hold +[1891.34 --> 1894.34] My hope is only Jesus +[1894.34 --> 1900.34] All the glory evermore to Him +[1900.34 --> 1906.34] When the race is complete +[1906.34 --> 1910.34] Still my lips shall repeat +[1910.34 --> 1911.34] Yet not I +[1911.34 --> 1916.34] But through Christ in me +[1916.34 --> 1921.34] When the race is complete +[1921.34 --> 1924.34] Still my lips shall repeat +[1924.34 --> 1925.34] Yet not I +[1925.34 --> 1927.34] But through Christ in me +[1927.34 --> 1930.34] For through Christ in me +[1930.34 --> 1932.34] You will be +[1932.34 --> 1934.34] To me +[1934.34 --> 1935.34] And through Christ in me +[1935.34 --> 1936.34] To me +[1936.34 --> 1937.34] To me +[1937.34 --> 1938.34] To me +[1938.34 --> 1939.34] To me +[1939.34 --> 1942.34] Ask upon God +[1942.34 --> 1968.34] You will fear +[1968.34 --> 1973.34] shake off your guilty fears +[1973.34 --> 1976.34] the bleeding sacrifice +[1976.34 --> 1980.34] on my behalf appears +[1980.34 --> 1984.34] before the throne my shorty stands +[1984.34 --> 1987.34] before the throne my shorty stands +[1987.34 --> 1992.34] my name is written on his hand +[1992.34 --> 1999.34] arise arise arise arise +[1999.34 --> 2000.34] arise arise arise +[2000.34 --> 2002.34] arise arise arise +[2002.34 --> 2004.34] arise arise arise +[2004.34 --> 2008.34] arise arise my soul arise +[2008.34 --> 2012.34] shake off your guilty fears and rise +[2012.34 --> 2018.34] the heaven is so far +[2018.34 --> 2021.34] that is the word of God +[2021.34 --> 2022.34] that is the word of God +[2022.34 --> 2024.34] for me to intercede +[2024.34 --> 2026.34] his all redeeming love +[2026.34 --> 2028.34] his precious blood to plead +[2028.34 --> 2032.34] his blood atones for every race +[2032.34 --> 2035.34] his blood atones for every race +[2035.34 --> 2037.34] his blood atones for every race +[2037.34 --> 2041.34] and sprinkles now the throne of grace +[2041.34 --> 2046.34] arise arise arise +[2046.34 --> 2050.34] arise arise arise my soul arise +[2050.34 --> 2057.34] arise arise arise arise my soul arise +[2057.34 --> 2063.34] shake off your guilty fears and rise +[2063.34 --> 2067.34] our bleeding wounds he bears +[2067.34 --> 2071.34] received on calvary +[2071.34 --> 2074.34] their poor eventual prayers +[2074.34 --> 2078.34] they strongly plead for me +[2078.34 --> 2082.34] forgive him oh forgive they cry +[2082.34 --> 2085.34] forgive him oh forgive they cry +[2085.34 --> 2086.34] forgive him oh forgive they cry +[2086.34 --> 2091.34] don't let that ransom sinner die +[2091.34 --> 2094.34] arise arise arise my soul arise +[2094.34 --> 2098.34] arise arise my soul arise +[2098.34 --> 2102.34] arise arise my soul arise +[2102.34 --> 2106.34] arise my soul arise +[2106.34 --> 2110.34] shake off your guilty fears and rise +[2110.34 --> 2112.34] my God is reconciled his pardoning voice I hear +[2112.34 --> 2119.34] my God is reconciled his pardoning voice I hear +[2119.34 --> 2127.34] he owns me for his child I can no longer fear +[2127.34 --> 2133.34] with confidence I now draw nigh with confidence I now draw nigh +[2133.34 --> 2136.34] a father come father +[2136.34 --> 2137.34] I try +[2137.34 --> 2139.34] now draw nigh my Father +[2139.34 --> 2140.34] my Father +[2140.34 --> 2141.30] my Father +[2141.34 --> 2149.14] if随 +[2149.14 --> 2150.74] remarks a +[2150.74 --> 2152.34] quantidade of +[2152.34 --> 2153.86] systems I heard +[2154.34 --> 2156.34] ...... +[2156.34 --> 2162.34] your guilty fears and rights +[2163.46 --> 2170.34] you may have a seat +[2186.34 --> 2193.34] you +[2206.34 --> 2213.98] good morning my name is clam I'm one of the deacons here at Emanuel first +[2213.98 --> 2218.78] offering this morning is for the budget and ministries of Emanuel the second +[2218.78 --> 2223.82] offering is for justice and hope Sunday which is on the first Sunday of Lent +[2223.82 --> 2228.98] every year it is a ministry of the Christian Reformed Church in Canada a +[2228.98 --> 2235.82] center for public dialogue Psalm 33 5 says the Lord loves righteousness and +[2235.82 --> 2242.24] justice the earth is full of his unfailing love these people are reformed +[2242.24 --> 2248.00] Christians who believe everyone is created in the image of God from this +[2248.00 --> 2253.16] foundation they work to promote all people through dialogue and advocacy in +[2253.16 --> 2259.70] Canada they believe that God calls all of us to be engaged citizens and stand with +[2259.70 --> 2265.34] vulnerable and marginalized people in our communities their goal is to present a +[2265.34 --> 2273.58] positive voice of faith in Canadian public life Hebrews 6 10 for God is not +[2273.58 --> 2279.44] unjust so far as to forget your work and the love you have shown towards his name +[2279.44 --> 2286.72] in having ministered and and still ministering to the Saints thank you +[2287.44 --> 2289.44] you +[2289.44 --> 2291.44] you +[2291.44 --> 2293.44] you +[2293.44 --> 2295.44] you +[2295.44 --> 2297.44] you +[2297.44 --> 2299.44] you +[2299.44 --> 2301.44] you +[2301.44 --> 2303.44] you +[2303.44 --> 2305.44] you +[2305.44 --> 2315.44] you +[2315.44 --> 2319.44] you +[2319.44 --> 2325.44] you +[2325.44 --> 2329.44] you +[2329.44 --> 2331.44] you +[2331.44 --> 2333.44] you +[2333.44 --> 2359.44] you +[2359.44 --> 2361.44] you +[2361.44 --> 2362.44] you +[2362.44 --> 2364.44] you 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There's some pictures that are going to pop up and you tell me who are these people. +[2573.18 --> 2581.62] Who is that guy? Is his name the Lion King? No, no. Who is that guy or guy? Lion. Scar. +[2583.08 --> 2588.66] Who is he in the Lion King? He's a bad guy. He's okay. He's the bad guy. +[2588.66 --> 2599.48] Oh, yes. Simba's uncle. It's so confusing. Next picture. Who is this character? Ursula. +[2600.40 --> 2608.80] Yeah, probably like the worst one out there. An enemy. Yes. Okay. These are great words. +[2609.66 --> 2617.42] Next picture. Last one. Who is this? Mayor Humdinger. And who is he? +[2617.42 --> 2628.08] A bad guy. He's also a bad guy? Oh. Is he in where? In Paw Patrol show. Yeah, for sure. Oh, boy. Oh, boy. +[2628.16 --> 2632.92] All these bad guys. Why are we talking about all these bad guys today? I don't know. It's so confusing +[2632.92 --> 2640.38] because we have been talking in Children's Worship Time about the book of Samuel and about all the big +[2640.38 --> 2647.14] themes in there around King David, right? And who's the other king in there that we've been talking +[2647.14 --> 2653.14] about? There's King David. And who was the king before him? King Saul. Yeah. So today we're +[2653.14 --> 2656.18] going to talk a little bit more about that. I want to talk a little bit about bad guys, +[2657.04 --> 2662.14] but how bad guys maybe aren't always what we think they are. And maybe God sees them differently. +[2662.98 --> 2667.62] So let's stand and we'll do the Children's Blessing and then we'll head off to Children's Worship +[2667.62 --> 2675.12] the Children's Blessing and then we'll head off to Children's Worship time. Ready? May the Lord be with you. +[2675.12 --> 2705.10] Thank you. +[2705.12 --> 2711.10] As some of you may have noticed in the bulletin, there was a mention of Leanne Harris' dad passing away last Thursday. +[2712.72 --> 2715.20] We'd like to pray for that family and their grief. +[2715.42 --> 2729.94] We also have to mention that Pete Birkenpass and his mom, also Wes's sister, Matt's grandmother, passed away last Friday after three weeks being in the hospital. +[2729.94 --> 2731.98] So we'd like to pray for that family as well. +[2733.36 --> 2735.02] Let us come to the Lord in prayer. +[2735.12 --> 2741.04] Lord, we come before you as a smaller group today. +[2741.46 --> 2745.62] Lord, the weather affected a few people being able to make it. +[2746.14 --> 2747.90] But Lord, we know that you are sovereign. +[2748.90 --> 2751.92] You are in control of everything and you are a great God. +[2752.32 --> 2755.42] We give you the praise and honor and glory that is due your name. +[2755.42 --> 2759.80] Lord, we come as humble and contrite believers. +[2760.60 --> 2761.86] We sin in our hearts. +[2762.76 --> 2771.90] Lord, not always wanted to do what is right, but with faith we work to live our lives according to your will. +[2772.86 --> 2774.74] Lord, we ask your blessing on this service. +[2774.94 --> 2779.76] Lord, we ask a blessing on the children's worship time and the leaders and teachers there. +[2779.76 --> 2783.52] Lord, those young hearts may be able to know your will too for their lives. +[2785.52 --> 2791.92] Lord, there's many other aspects of our church life that people are busy with. +[2792.48 --> 2798.68] Lord, we pray for cadets and gems programs, coffee break programs, seniors ministries. +[2798.68 --> 2805.76] Lord, we are thankful for the many people that come and give their time and gifts to be able to serve those ministries. +[2806.40 --> 2810.06] That we may be able to reach out to many hearts and lives. +[2811.06 --> 2816.18] Lord, we are thankful for the walk that Coldest Night of the Year was able to have +[2816.18 --> 2819.58] and many people in our congregation was able to give of their time and energy. +[2819.58 --> 2823.16] Lord, this is a need that we have in our community. +[2824.04 --> 2832.60] Lord, we are also called to support those that are in need, those who are homeless and have not much hope in life. +[2833.28 --> 2838.94] We pray that we may be effective witnesses as we give of our time and energy to these ministries. +[2840.80 --> 2844.24] Lord, we know that there are many people that are grieving. +[2844.24 --> 2850.82] Lord, we think especially of Leon Harris and her family as they grieve the loss of her dad who has been sick for a while. +[2851.68 --> 2855.16] Lord, we pray for comfort and strength for that family. +[2855.46 --> 2864.14] We pray for Pete and Doreen and Matt and Anna and also Wes and Lena as they grieve the loss of a loved one. +[2865.42 --> 2867.40] Lord, we pray for comfort and blessing there too. +[2868.80 --> 2872.16] And Lord, there's others in our congregation that have grief in their hearts. +[2872.16 --> 2875.78] Sometimes from years past, we pray for comfort for each one. +[2876.74 --> 2879.92] Your spirit may work and support and uphold them too. +[2881.08 --> 2884.16] We pray for those that are ill. +[2885.02 --> 2888.02] Lord, some people are battling with cancer and other illnesses. +[2888.34 --> 2889.32] We pray for Cy Visser. +[2890.52 --> 2892.88] That his cancer treatment may be effective for healing. +[2893.72 --> 2897.68] Be with others that are battling colds and flus. +[2897.68 --> 2901.94] Lord, that goes around and many people suffer. +[2902.90 --> 2906.92] We pray for those that are suffering with mental illness and addictions. +[2907.72 --> 2911.52] Lord, bring comfort that we may be a blessing to those that are in need. +[2912.32 --> 2919.50] That we can be a helping hand and a warm heart and helping those who are also in that need. +[2919.50 --> 2928.88] Lord, we think of world relief programs that are happening, especially with the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. +[2929.54 --> 2932.78] Lord, many lives are lost and there is much need there. +[2933.72 --> 2938.78] May we be a giving community to help those in need across the globe. +[2939.78 --> 2944.56] We pray for the people in Ukraine that are still being embattled. +[2944.84 --> 2946.52] We pray for peace there. +[2946.52 --> 2953.30] Lord, we pray that your spirit may work in various ministries that are bringing your gospel around the world. +[2954.12 --> 2959.54] Lord, to those that don't know you, we ask that those ministries may be blessed in their work. +[2960.34 --> 2963.38] We pray for Pastor Chris too as he preaches your word. +[2964.58 --> 2966.82] Lord, that your word may work into our hearts and lives. +[2967.50 --> 2973.06] That we may be able to share the blessing of the gospel that you have given for us. +[2973.06 --> 2979.76] Lord, may we go out this coming week to serve you in everything that we say and do. +[2980.82 --> 2985.32] That we may show your light to those who don't know your will. +[2986.60 --> 2990.78] Lord, we do this as humble Christians and humble believers, humble sinners. +[2992.16 --> 2995.80] We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ who gave his life for us. +[2996.78 --> 2998.40] This we ask in your name alone. +[2998.88 --> 2999.12] Amen. +[3003.06 --> 3026.50] We are going to continue our way through the book of Romans this morning. +[3026.50 --> 3030.36] And we're actually going to be wrapping up chapter 3 here today. +[3030.36 --> 3038.54] As far as fully understanding the gospel, Romans is one of the most important books in the Bible. +[3038.74 --> 3046.32] And in this letter, Paul addresses all sorts of things like salvation, faith, righteousness, and what it means to be justified. +[3047.28 --> 3056.68] Specifically in the passage that we're going to look at today, Romans 3 verses 21 to 31, he gets right at the heart of these matters. +[3056.68 --> 3064.08] Honestly, the importance of today's passage, not just for Romans, but for the whole book of the Bible, it cannot be overstated. +[3064.66 --> 3067.50] Hear what a few scholars have said about the passage we're going to read this morning. +[3067.56 --> 3068.72] This is what some scholars have said. +[3068.78 --> 3076.26] Martin Luther said that today's text is the chief point of the entire epistle, the chief point of Paul's letter, and of the whole Bible. +[3077.26 --> 3083.18] New Testament scholar C.E.B. Cranfield calls this passage the center and the heart of the whole letter. +[3083.18 --> 3087.12] Similarly, Mike Bird calls it the epicenter of Paul's gospel. +[3087.28 --> 3098.48] And not to be outdone, New Testament scholar Leanne Morris says that Romans 3 verses 21 to 26 is possibly the most important paragraph ever written. +[3099.96 --> 3100.42] Intrigued? +[3101.70 --> 3102.40] Let's read it together. +[3102.48 --> 3109.00] We're going to read Romans 3, 21 to 31, but we'll especially focus on verses 21 to 26 today. +[3109.00 --> 3111.64] So if you've got your Bibles, please open those up. +[3111.74 --> 3113.16] Open your Bible apps with you. +[3113.20 --> 3116.74] Have those open throughout the message as we're going to be referencing throughout. +[3116.90 --> 3118.74] And please follow along. +[3118.86 --> 3120.96] Romans 3, 21 to 31 says, +[3120.96 --> 3129.26] But now, apart from the law of the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the law and the prophets testify, +[3130.22 --> 3135.88] this righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. +[3136.56 --> 3143.12] There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and all fall short of the glory of God, +[3143.12 --> 3150.06] and all are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. +[3150.98 --> 3158.38] God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement through the shedding of His blood to be received by faith. +[3158.74 --> 3163.30] He did this to demonstrate His righteousness because in His forbearance, that means mercy, +[3163.98 --> 3167.16] He has left the sins committed beforehand unpunished. +[3167.16 --> 3171.64] He did it to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, +[3172.16 --> 3177.88] so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. +[3179.38 --> 3180.84] Where, then, is boasting? +[3181.62 --> 3182.36] It is excluded. +[3183.20 --> 3184.32] Because of what law? +[3185.02 --> 3186.38] The law that requires works? +[3186.54 --> 3188.92] No, because of the law that requires faith. +[3189.26 --> 3194.64] For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. +[3194.64 --> 3198.24] Or is God of the Jews only? +[3198.82 --> 3200.50] Is He not the God of Gentiles too? +[3200.92 --> 3206.20] Yes, of Gentiles too, since there is only one God who will justify the circumcised by faith +[3206.20 --> 3209.96] and the uncircumcised through that same faith. +[3211.28 --> 3213.98] Do we then nullify the law by this faith? +[3214.64 --> 3215.34] Not at all. +[3216.18 --> 3217.78] Rather, we uphold the law. +[3218.48 --> 3219.20] The word of the Lord. +[3221.76 --> 3223.56] Now, this passage starts with the words, +[3223.56 --> 3224.26] But now. +[3225.54 --> 3226.50] But now. +[3226.62 --> 3231.60] These two words are pretty darn glorious in the context of our sermon series. +[3232.20 --> 3234.20] In the last four sermons throughout Romans, +[3234.64 --> 3237.66] basically the entirety of the letter until this point, +[3238.06 --> 3243.20] the universal human problem of sin has been revealed and exposed. +[3244.06 --> 3247.90] But now, with today's passage, this problem of sin is resolved. +[3247.90 --> 3252.72] But now, Jesus comes to solve the problem. +[3253.78 --> 3256.48] But now, Jesus intervenes. +[3257.48 --> 3263.88] Now, clearly that's important, but why does someone like Morris say that this is possibly the most important paragraph ever written? +[3263.88 --> 3271.20] Well, the reason that this passage is so important is that it lays out the pinnacle of the gospel story, +[3271.36 --> 3275.42] and it pours out truth that is not just for you and not just for me today, +[3275.42 --> 3278.36] but for all of humanity, for all of time. +[3278.36 --> 3284.66] What this passage is all about is this, that Jesus gives us righteousness, +[3285.18 --> 3287.76] which we receive through faith in him. +[3289.40 --> 3296.10] Jesus gives us righteousness, which we receive through faith in him. +[3297.78 --> 3298.96] That's the big idea. +[3299.14 --> 3301.68] That's the news that we're going to look at today. +[3301.68 --> 3305.10] Now, let me do something a little bit different here this morning. +[3305.20 --> 3307.84] We're going to start off with some present-day context, +[3307.84 --> 3310.86] which will help explain why this passage matters so much. +[3310.92 --> 3314.00] We usually look at the context of the passage first, +[3314.10 --> 3317.98] but today, let's use our current context to sort of set the scene. +[3318.40 --> 3321.22] Now, our culture right now is all about equality. +[3322.06 --> 3327.88] You can call it social tolerance, secular humanism, social decency, human decency, +[3327.88 --> 3328.92] whatever you want. +[3328.92 --> 3331.94] But our culture desires inclusivity. +[3332.74 --> 3335.30] If we aren't moving forward, if we're not progressing, +[3335.94 --> 3337.32] we're moving backwards. +[3337.46 --> 3338.12] We're regressing. +[3340.04 --> 3341.80] That's what our culture is all about. +[3341.92 --> 3343.36] But there's questions to that. +[3343.42 --> 3345.08] Making progress from what? +[3345.46 --> 3346.30] Or to where? +[3346.42 --> 3347.26] Or for who? +[3347.44 --> 3348.36] Or to what end? +[3348.94 --> 3352.98] See, the idea of equality or tolerance or inclusivity, it sounds good. +[3353.26 --> 3356.28] And I believe that this is coming from good places. +[3356.28 --> 3359.68] I believe that the hearts of those pushing this are really genuine. +[3359.84 --> 3361.02] They are wanting what's best. +[3361.34 --> 3365.24] But holes start to appear when we start prodding and asking questions. +[3365.54 --> 3366.50] Equality for who? +[3366.96 --> 3367.36] Everyone? +[3367.74 --> 3369.28] How so and in what capacity? +[3369.56 --> 3372.14] Are we looking for equal outcomes or equal opportunities? +[3372.46 --> 3374.42] By what means or what measures? +[3374.70 --> 3377.74] Who's the gatekeeper of this ultimate progress? +[3378.22 --> 3379.46] When do we get there? +[3379.62 --> 3380.74] When is that accomplished? +[3380.74 --> 3387.16] See, a big problem with seeking equality without God, without God, +[3388.20 --> 3390.06] is we don't know what equality looks like. +[3391.04 --> 3395.46] Equality or inclusivity, it looks different to everyone because we are all so different. +[3395.94 --> 3399.80] And what we want or desire or believe is true equality is different for everyone. +[3400.32 --> 3402.66] Barriers pop up in this conversation everywhere. +[3403.08 --> 3404.96] Barriers that we know very well. +[3404.96 --> 3409.52] Because we live in a broken world. +[3410.62 --> 3417.64] Barriers of ethnicity, barriers of socioeconomic status, barriers of ideologies, to name the big three. +[3420.74 --> 3425.16] What equality looks like for people is different depending on the color of their skin +[3425.16 --> 3428.18] and equally important, the land or the country with which they reside. +[3428.18 --> 3435.24] Equality or inclusion for one ethnic minority here in Canada looks different than equality or inclusion +[3435.24 --> 3441.14] for another ethnic minority in Saudi Arabia or China or Nigeria or Colombia or pick a country. +[3442.18 --> 3443.72] And it gets broader than that too. +[3444.20 --> 3448.38] What progress looks like for the upper class looks different than progress for the middle class +[3448.38 --> 3450.00] and progress for the lower class. +[3450.82 --> 3456.38] Those socioeconomic divides change even further when you zoom out and see what's happening around the world. +[3456.38 --> 3464.92] Ideologies on progress change too depending on what your solutions or ideas are for progress or equality or inclusion. +[3465.38 --> 3467.14] You're labeled a liberal or a conservative. +[3467.66 --> 3469.36] You're labeled progressive or traditional. +[3469.76 --> 3471.48] You're open-minded or you're conventional. +[3471.88 --> 3473.46] We're very polarized right now. +[3474.32 --> 3476.80] No matter what, you're butting heads with someone else. +[3477.04 --> 3481.74] Even if you're reaching for the same means of inclusion, the same means of equality. +[3481.74 --> 3489.00] And if you're butting heads with someone, the other is being unjust or exclusive or intolerant. +[3489.38 --> 3495.56] It's hard to move forward when you're constantly leaving the majority of the people behind in the rearview mirror. +[3496.58 --> 3501.98] So whatever our solutions are for ethnic, social, or ideological change, whatever those may be, +[3502.20 --> 3505.48] we have different views, we have different opinions, we have different perspectives, +[3505.48 --> 3507.50] even if our goals look similar. +[3508.88 --> 3512.86] Equality, tolerance, inclusivity, all seemingly good things, +[3513.54 --> 3518.80] but they're all out of reach because people are always going to be people. +[3520.24 --> 3523.62] Sinful, broken, pigeonholed, stubborn. +[3524.48 --> 3527.42] But now, see what I did there? +[3527.42 --> 3536.60] But now, the gospel truth in Jesus Christ and explained by Paul in today's text shows us why that is. +[3536.94 --> 3542.54] But more importantly today, it shows us a different way forward, a better way forward, +[3543.12 --> 3547.92] a way that actually unites and invites positive change. +[3549.02 --> 3557.16] The gospel truth of this text, the gospel truth of God's righteousness given to us transcends everything. +[3557.42 --> 3559.96] It transcends race. +[3560.60 --> 3562.32] It transcends status. +[3562.80 --> 3564.36] It transcends ideologies. +[3565.60 --> 3571.38] This righteousness given to us by God acknowledges that we are all the same. +[3572.78 --> 3574.18] We are all sinners. +[3576.94 --> 3578.28] We are all sinners. +[3579.08 --> 3580.60] We are all in need of saving. +[3581.60 --> 3585.06] And no one can attain a salvation by themselves by doing anything. +[3585.06 --> 3588.34] We all need salvation. +[3588.52 --> 3590.28] We all need righteousness from God. +[3590.34 --> 3592.56] And that is beyond anything this world offers. +[3593.00 --> 3596.60] We all need an alien righteousness, as reformers would call it. +[3596.90 --> 3601.80] A righteousness for all people that comes from beyond this world. +[3602.24 --> 3607.02] A righteousness we can only receive from God and Savior, Jesus Christ. +[3607.02 --> 3611.28] And this righteousness is for all people. +[3612.28 --> 3623.08] For Jew, Gentile, male, female, slave, free, or to modernize this up a bit, conservative, liberal, employer, employee, every race and culture under the sun. +[3623.08 --> 3625.46] This righteousness is for you. +[3625.46 --> 3628.02] And you receive it by faith in Jesus. +[3628.14 --> 3629.80] For we are all the same in sin. +[3630.02 --> 3632.34] And we are all the same in glory. +[3632.52 --> 3637.56] And that's why this passage, which we are just about to look at a little bit more intensely, matters so much. +[3638.02 --> 3644.60] Because the inclusivity that everyone desires so much in our culture is found in one place. +[3644.60 --> 3648.38] The exclusivity of Christ's gospel. +[3649.16 --> 3651.18] The exclusivity of Christ's righteousness. +[3651.54 --> 3656.98] See, the exclusivity of Christ is the most inclusive doctrine humanity has. +[3658.12 --> 3668.50] True unity, true equality can be found in him because Jesus gives us righteousness, which we receive through faith in him. +[3670.24 --> 3672.32] Now, I got ahead of myself a little bit there. +[3672.52 --> 3673.68] We're going to circle back to that. +[3674.60 --> 3679.32] But for now, let's really dig into this text for a moment and really wrap our heads around all of this. +[3679.38 --> 3681.20] There's a couple of questions that remain. +[3681.94 --> 3685.42] First, what is this righteousness that matters so much? +[3686.80 --> 3692.36] So righteousness, also called justification, is the idea of being made right in God's eyes. +[3692.84 --> 3694.96] Receiving a clean slate from him. +[3695.08 --> 3699.22] Knowing that we are spared his judgment for our sins. +[3699.22 --> 3709.84] Justification is an instantaneous legal act of God in which he, one, sees our sins, past, present, and future, as forgiven. +[3710.60 --> 3716.36] And two, declares us to be spotless in his sight because of Jesus Christ. +[3716.36 --> 3726.44] So justified people have a new status, a new identity, a new family, and a new hope, ready to enjoy the new creation. +[3727.74 --> 3731.88] It's rooted in God's undeserved favor given to us, to sinners. +[3732.02 --> 3732.80] It's all grace. +[3733.00 --> 3734.82] And it all comes from God. +[3734.82 --> 3740.38] This is because salvation is granted apart from the law, verse 21 of our text. +[3740.70 --> 3743.58] Because we could not achieve salvation by right living. +[3747.02 --> 3748.12] So question number two. +[3748.36 --> 3753.84] If we are so sinful, if humanity is so sinful, then how are we justified? +[3753.84 --> 3760.82] Or better yet, how can our just God justify justifying us? +[3761.14 --> 3762.28] That's a good question, isn't it? +[3762.68 --> 3767.98] How can our just God justify justifying us? +[3768.86 --> 3772.92] If God is just, and we are all sinners, how can we be saved? +[3773.66 --> 3775.28] Verse 25 gives us that answer. +[3775.44 --> 3782.42] God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement through the shedding of his blood to be received by faith. +[3782.42 --> 3784.98] He did this to demonstrate his righteousness. +[3786.62 --> 3791.06] So Christ, in his perfection or his righteousness, he shed his blood and he died. +[3791.50 --> 3792.72] He was our sacrifice. +[3792.94 --> 3793.98] He was our atonement. +[3794.26 --> 3799.60] Jesus' death made people who believe at one with him. +[3799.94 --> 3800.44] Atonement. +[3801.84 --> 3803.64] That's what justification is. +[3803.68 --> 3806.62] Or more theologically, propitiation is the word. +[3806.62 --> 3810.08] That just means that God not only died to forgive our sins, +[3810.08 --> 3814.30] but he died to bear God's wrath for us. +[3815.62 --> 3822.70] God provided justice for the sins everyone committed by punishing his son in our place. +[3822.76 --> 3826.00] Or put differently, the judge took the judgment. +[3828.10 --> 3830.80] Now notice, God doesn't disrespect the law here. +[3830.86 --> 3832.60] He doesn't do away with the law here. +[3832.60 --> 3837.02] By Jesus taking on the punishments of all our sins, by bearing the wrath of God, +[3837.10 --> 3838.88] it doesn't render the law useless. +[3839.58 --> 3841.66] But it actually displays its importance. +[3841.92 --> 3846.58] It's not that the Old Testament called people to live by obedience to the law, +[3846.62 --> 3849.18] and then in the New Testament, God's like, eh, changed my mind. +[3849.24 --> 3849.62] You know what? +[3849.66 --> 3850.82] Let's just do faith now. +[3851.52 --> 3851.78] No, no. +[3851.82 --> 3857.68] The truth is, Christ followed the law perfectly to merit our salvation. +[3857.68 --> 3862.40] It's not because we've obeyed it that we're saved, because Jesus did. +[3863.32 --> 3870.12] He followed the law in his life, and then he bore God's wrath for our wrongdoing in his death. +[3870.70 --> 3872.60] Jesus fulfilled the law. +[3873.02 --> 3873.94] He didn't ignore it. +[3875.32 --> 3878.18] And now, we're atoned for. +[3879.04 --> 3881.84] We are made at one with God. +[3882.46 --> 3883.46] We are righteous. +[3883.46 --> 3888.60] We aren't simply forgiven from our sin, though that would be blessing enough. +[3888.72 --> 3888.88] No? +[3889.76 --> 3890.14] No. +[3890.64 --> 3897.42] We are not only forgiven our sin, but we are made righteous in God's eyes. +[3898.12 --> 3898.96] We are atoned for. +[3899.04 --> 3899.80] We are justified. +[3900.06 --> 3906.44] Christ's perfect life of obedience to the law allowed him to be the perfect atonement for our sins. +[3906.54 --> 3910.44] And so, when he sacrificed his life, our sins have been forgiven. +[3910.44 --> 3915.16] Not only that, but we've been made righteous, perfect, flawless in God's eyes. +[3915.60 --> 3920.00] Verse 24, all are justified freely by his grace. +[3921.12 --> 3922.96] Church, this is amazing news. +[3923.34 --> 3926.64] Some of you might be hearing this for the first time, and I hope the weight of that sets in. +[3926.92 --> 3935.46] Some of you have been hearing this for the thousandth time, and the danger is you're kind of almost immune to how miraculous and amazing that this is. +[3935.46 --> 3947.30] But if we reject this news, if we reject the atonement, or at least if we're numb to the atonement, we are missing the greatest news in the world. +[3950.78 --> 3953.56] Now, some might ask, why did all of this have to happen? +[3953.68 --> 3955.94] Why did Jesus actually have to die for us? +[3955.94 --> 3960.00] And the answer is actually somewhat simple, to be honest with you. +[3960.12 --> 3963.40] Sin, the answer is sin needed punishing. +[3964.72 --> 3967.20] God's wrath against sin had to happen. +[3968.54 --> 3972.04] And if Jesus didn't bear that, then we would have had to. +[3972.86 --> 3974.76] We would have had to bear that wrath. +[3974.88 --> 3976.34] We would have had to bear that punishment. +[3976.88 --> 3980.90] See, God couldn't simply save us from becoming indifferent to sin. +[3980.90 --> 3985.36] God couldn't just simply become indifferent to sin to provide salvation for us. +[3986.02 --> 3991.98] Because this would show no love to the victims who suffer the wrath of sin or abuse in this world. +[3992.12 --> 3996.10] It would provide no justice for people crying out for it now. +[3996.44 --> 4000.42] If God were indifferent to sin, there would be no assurance for the future either. +[4000.68 --> 4007.06] Because what's assuring about a future where God reigns, but he's indifferent to sin, so sin reigns as well? +[4007.82 --> 4008.72] That's not just. +[4008.80 --> 4009.86] The bad guys just win. +[4010.90 --> 4018.50] Also, God couldn't be indifferent towards sin because that would go against his very pure, perfect, and holy character. +[4019.10 --> 4020.14] Our God is just. +[4021.20 --> 4023.08] Therefore, sin needs to be punished. +[4024.58 --> 4031.62] No, God didn't just set sin aside or become indifferent to sin or set justice to the side. +[4031.72 --> 4032.96] What he did was more amazing. +[4033.90 --> 4035.64] He turned justice on himself. +[4037.28 --> 4039.80] Again, Christ didn't just suffer. +[4039.80 --> 4044.16] He bore God's wrath in our place. +[4045.30 --> 4047.04] And he chose to do this all along. +[4047.12 --> 4049.94] This wasn't plan B to some failed plan A. +[4050.22 --> 4058.18] Our living God, our living triune God, Father, Son, and Spirit planned this all along because God loves us. +[4058.18 --> 4061.68] So what's beautiful is the cross. +[4061.68 --> 4067.38] The cross doesn't compromise God's love or God's wrath. +[4067.38 --> 4075.18] Both are expressed perfectly in what Christ did for us, which is what verse 26 of our text is saying. +[4075.18 --> 4078.58] Tim Keller puts it this way. +[4078.58 --> 4079.38] Tim Keller says, +[4079.38 --> 4084.08] The cross satisfies the love of God and the justice of God. +[4084.46 --> 4093.80] At the very same moment, it shows us that God is both the judge who cares enough about his world to set standards and hold us accountable to them, +[4093.80 --> 4101.62] and the justifier who has done everything necessary to forgive and restore us. +[4103.08 --> 4109.26] We are all made righteous in God's eyes because of Christ through faith alone. +[4109.26 --> 4112.52] So then, question number three. +[4113.66 --> 4114.86] What do we make of faith? +[4116.48 --> 4120.84] Now, our text shows us a couple ways that faith plays itself out in our lives. +[4121.64 --> 4125.70] First, the object of that faith is crucial. +[4127.00 --> 4129.14] Verse 22 of our text says this quite clearly. +[4129.28 --> 4131.68] This righteousness is given through faith. +[4132.06 --> 4132.52] Faith where? +[4133.90 --> 4135.52] Faith in Jesus Christ. +[4135.52 --> 4138.50] The object of faith matters. +[4138.50 --> 4143.20] It's not simply having faith that saves or even having faith in God that saves. +[4144.06 --> 4148.46] It is faith in Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection that matters. +[4148.98 --> 4151.52] It is this exclusive belief that matters. +[4151.96 --> 4153.84] The object of faith is crucial here. +[4154.18 --> 4155.76] Tim Keller also, he uses this example. +[4155.84 --> 4156.44] I think this is awesome. +[4156.54 --> 4156.84] He says, +[4157.26 --> 4159.10] If I needed to cross the Pacific Ocean, +[4160.10 --> 4161.28] if I needed to do this tomorrow, +[4161.28 --> 4167.90] I could have all the faith in the world that duct-taping feathers to my arms will get me there. +[4169.64 --> 4172.38] I could have faith the size of mountains, +[4172.50 --> 4180.16] and I could believe wholeheartedly that flapping my arms with feathers taped to them would get me to Hawaii. +[4180.16 --> 4187.38] But that faith, no matter how much I have, won't get me airborne because the object of that faith, +[4188.14 --> 4190.12] the feathers on my arms will keep me grounded. +[4191.46 --> 4192.38] That being said, +[4193.52 --> 4196.54] even if I only had a small amount of faith, +[4196.82 --> 4200.58] a tiny amount of faith in a Boeing 737, +[4201.44 --> 4205.10] getting me across the Pacific Ocean, it would work. +[4205.34 --> 4206.26] I could be worried. +[4206.44 --> 4207.42] I could be fretting. +[4207.60 --> 4209.60] I could be nervous that it wouldn't get off the ground. +[4209.60 --> 4212.22] I could have such little faith that I would be terrified. +[4212.40 --> 4216.56] But if I had a mustard seeds amount of faith that I got on that plane, +[4217.32 --> 4218.06] it would get me there. +[4219.76 --> 4223.02] It's not the faith that saves. +[4223.10 --> 4224.90] It's not the faith that accomplishes. +[4225.16 --> 4227.28] It's not the amount of faith that I had. +[4227.82 --> 4231.76] It's what my faith was in that got me across the ocean. +[4232.10 --> 4234.96] It's what our faith is in that saves us. +[4235.10 --> 4237.44] Faith is the instrument where truth is revealed. +[4237.44 --> 4239.72] The same is true with our salvation. +[4240.60 --> 4243.18] It's not having faith that saves you. +[4243.44 --> 4244.98] We have to get this right. +[4245.42 --> 4247.06] It's not faith that saves you. +[4247.12 --> 4251.18] If you think that you will be saved if you only believe in God hard enough, +[4251.18 --> 4254.58] or if you only have more faith than you currently possess, +[4255.14 --> 4256.54] then you're missing the point. +[4258.54 --> 4263.28] If you're putting your faith in your ability to believe, +[4264.32 --> 4269.12] or thinking that your salvation is dependent on your ability to have faith, +[4270.18 --> 4271.60] guess what your faith is in? +[4271.60 --> 4272.60] You. +[4272.60 --> 4273.60] You. +[4274.42 --> 4275.66] In your abilities. +[4275.86 --> 4277.60] In your capabilities. +[4277.84 --> 4278.54] In your capacities. +[4278.70 --> 4280.08] This is crucial. +[4280.74 --> 4284.08] Because if you come to think that your belief is the source of your forgiveness, +[4284.54 --> 4286.06] or your salvation, +[4286.76 --> 4288.68] you will stop looking at Christ, +[4289.82 --> 4291.48] and you'll start looking within. +[4291.48 --> 4296.88] When you see doubts, then, it'll start rattling you. +[4296.98 --> 4300.80] When you don't feel faith quite as clearly, or maybe as excitedly, +[4300.96 --> 4303.26] it will start to worry you and concern you. +[4304.48 --> 4306.84] See, it's the object of our faith. +[4307.20 --> 4308.04] It's Jesus. +[4308.56 --> 4309.80] He's who saves you. +[4311.70 --> 4314.82] Even faith as small as a mustard seed in the right object, +[4314.96 --> 4317.36] in the gospel truth of Jesus Christ, +[4317.58 --> 4319.42] will grant you salvation and righteousness. +[4319.42 --> 4321.84] You don't need more faith. +[4322.14 --> 4323.80] You just need Jesus. +[4324.38 --> 4325.42] You need faith in Him. +[4326.48 --> 4327.02] That's it. +[4327.32 --> 4327.82] Salvation. +[4328.34 --> 4332.94] Righteousness is given to us by Christ through faith. +[4334.46 --> 4336.18] It's Christ who saves you. +[4336.90 --> 4337.72] Not your abilities. +[4337.86 --> 4338.46] Only Christ. +[4339.02 --> 4340.34] And that leads us to the second point. +[4341.00 --> 4343.52] The gift of faith in our life is just that. +[4344.56 --> 4345.50] It's a gift. +[4346.52 --> 4349.08] We've done nothing to contribute to our salvation. +[4349.08 --> 4351.66] Except for our sin that we need saving from. +[4352.76 --> 4353.96] It's only Jesus. +[4355.00 --> 4356.66] And we touched on this at the beginning. +[4357.62 --> 4359.92] And we're circling back to it now at the end here. +[4360.08 --> 4363.10] But Jesus intervened to save us. +[4363.82 --> 4367.64] We don't have to do anything to achieve this righteousness. +[4368.42 --> 4370.60] It's to believe that Jesus gave it to us. +[4370.60 --> 4376.72] Now this, this runs counter to everything. +[4378.40 --> 4378.76] Everything. +[4378.98 --> 4379.56] Think about it. +[4380.18 --> 4382.66] When you want to play for the high school volleyball team, +[4383.18 --> 4386.56] you go to a tryout, you show them what you're capable of doing, +[4386.62 --> 4388.20] and you say to them, look what I can do. +[4389.00 --> 4389.68] Accept me. +[4389.68 --> 4394.30] When you apply to go to university, you submit your transcripts, +[4394.50 --> 4395.56] you show them your grades, +[4395.64 --> 4398.74] you tell them about all the extracurriculars that you have done in your life, +[4398.76 --> 4400.10] and you say, look what I've done. +[4400.80 --> 4401.46] Accept me. +[4403.12 --> 4405.26] When you want a job, you show them your resume. +[4405.58 --> 4408.76] You tell them of all the previous things that you've accomplished in your life, +[4408.80 --> 4410.94] and you say to this, look at this, I'm qualified. +[4411.32 --> 4412.00] Accept me. +[4412.00 --> 4416.12] When you apply for a mortgage, you go to the bank, +[4416.44 --> 4419.56] you show them your credit score, and give them your financial records, +[4419.62 --> 4420.80] you say, look what I've managed. +[4421.18 --> 4421.96] Accept me. +[4423.98 --> 4426.94] This is true of every other religion as well. +[4427.88 --> 4431.52] Obtaining different versions of salvation in every other religion +[4431.52 --> 4434.24] all involves you showing what you've done. +[4435.88 --> 4438.20] In Islam, you must follow the five pillars, +[4438.32 --> 4441.20] including just living, pilgrimages, routine prayer, and fasting. +[4441.20 --> 4443.82] That's how you obtain salvation in Islam. +[4444.08 --> 4447.30] In Hinduism, you get reincarnated after death, +[4447.54 --> 4450.60] and what you were reborn as depends on the enlightenment you attain +[4450.60 --> 4451.96] here on this earth, in this world, +[4452.00 --> 4454.16] which is obtained by doing worship, +[4454.52 --> 4458.30] by gaining knowledge, and doing various acts and works. +[4458.42 --> 4461.94] In Buddhism, you attain nirvana, or complete peace, +[4462.26 --> 4465.72] by right speech, right conduct, right livelihood, +[4466.06 --> 4469.12] and right effort, among other works and deeds. +[4469.12 --> 4472.98] In Judaism, people are saved by studying the Torah +[4472.98 --> 4475.40] and living their lives by its teaching +[4475.40 --> 4477.70] and doing the works that it calls them to do. +[4477.96 --> 4484.28] Even in this current post-Christian, atheist, pagan, pluralistic, +[4484.70 --> 4487.74] secular humanist, dressed however you want to call it, +[4487.78 --> 4489.12] culture that we live in today, +[4489.80 --> 4494.74] the goal is to work and live for the social good for one another. +[4494.74 --> 4497.74] That ultimate good comes from doing good things, +[4497.86 --> 4499.66] from doing no harm to others. +[4500.40 --> 4503.30] That means that every other religion and culture, +[4503.62 --> 4507.22] you go to your God or your deity or whatever place, +[4507.26 --> 4508.84] and you say, look what I've done. +[4509.76 --> 4511.60] Look at the good things I've done, +[4511.86 --> 4512.86] what I've accomplished. +[4513.06 --> 4514.60] Look at the peace I've obtained, +[4514.80 --> 4516.88] or the family with which I belong to, +[4517.02 --> 4519.18] or the physical or spiritual record +[4519.18 --> 4521.86] that I've done a pretty good job keeping out of the red. +[4521.86 --> 4523.46] Look at who I am. +[4523.58 --> 4524.58] Look at what I've done. +[4524.94 --> 4525.86] Look at all of this. +[4526.14 --> 4527.00] Accept me. +[4530.88 --> 4534.64] But not Christian faith. +[4536.02 --> 4538.96] Paul says, but now. +[4541.62 --> 4543.90] Jesus intervenes. +[4546.30 --> 4549.28] Righteousness is given to us. +[4549.28 --> 4551.72] Apart from what we do, +[4553.18 --> 4555.60] no other place offers this. +[4557.10 --> 4561.44] Outside of the gospel truth of Christian faith, +[4562.16 --> 4564.38] we must develop our own righteousness, +[4564.86 --> 4567.12] or say, accept me and earn it. +[4567.92 --> 4569.18] The gospel is different. +[4570.86 --> 4574.40] It says that God has developed a perfect righteousness, +[4574.70 --> 4576.20] and he offers it to you. +[4576.54 --> 4577.76] He gives it to you. +[4577.76 --> 4581.08] And by what Christ did, +[4581.36 --> 4583.18] we are accepted. +[4584.44 --> 4587.14] That is the uniqueness of the Christian gospel. +[4587.78 --> 4590.84] Church, this is so compelling. +[4591.80 --> 4593.86] I hope you see how important this is. +[4594.20 --> 4597.10] Why Jesus changes everything. +[4598.92 --> 4601.84] Why Jesus, living the perfect life +[4601.84 --> 4604.24] that we've been called yet fail to live, +[4604.24 --> 4607.38] and then Jesus died a death +[4607.38 --> 4609.04] that we all deserve to die, +[4609.84 --> 4612.66] only to raise up from the dead three days later, +[4612.76 --> 4614.54] defeating sin and death forever. +[4616.06 --> 4617.66] And Jesus ascended into heaven +[4617.66 --> 4619.54] and is seated at the right hand of God +[4619.54 --> 4621.50] right now, intervening on your behalf, +[4622.06 --> 4624.78] and he saved you apart from everything you did. +[4624.78 --> 4631.20] I pray you see how magnificently glorious that is, +[4631.76 --> 4633.94] how freeing that is, +[4634.16 --> 4636.88] how unique and amazing that is +[4636.88 --> 4639.82] to every other belief system out there. +[4639.82 --> 4644.80] Being a good person is not the goal of our faith. +[4644.92 --> 4647.26] Doing good things is not the goal of the gospel. +[4647.42 --> 4649.60] Salvation is not about us trying harder +[4649.60 --> 4650.70] or doing more. +[4650.94 --> 4653.74] It is about receiving God's grace +[4653.74 --> 4655.78] and being transformed by it. +[4657.76 --> 4659.04] Sometimes we forget this. +[4659.52 --> 4660.82] Mike Bird, he highlights this. +[4660.86 --> 4661.40] He says this. +[4661.46 --> 4661.78] He says, +[4661.78 --> 4665.30] In my short time as a follower of Jesus, +[4665.54 --> 4667.72] I've had people tell me that in order to be saved, +[4667.98 --> 4669.04] I need to speak in tongues, +[4669.52 --> 4670.92] partake in some sacrament, +[4671.42 --> 4673.08] only read the King James Bible, +[4673.74 --> 4675.36] subscribe to a certain concession, +[4675.78 --> 4677.92] believe in this diagram of the end times, +[4678.22 --> 4679.76] jump through a dozen other hoops +[4679.76 --> 4681.94] that seem to serve the purpose of validating +[4681.94 --> 4683.64] the rantings of some lunatic +[4683.64 --> 4685.58] with an opinion and a desperate desire +[4685.58 --> 4686.52] to force it on others. +[4688.00 --> 4689.04] Fortunately for me, +[4689.04 --> 4692.50] I was well-discipled by Christian leaders +[4692.50 --> 4693.54] and attended churches +[4693.54 --> 4694.82] where the pastors were committed +[4694.82 --> 4695.80] to biblical teaching, +[4695.80 --> 4697.90] so I never got suckered in +[4697.90 --> 4701.78] to the Jesus plus stairway to salvation. +[4702.70 --> 4704.62] But sadly, many do. +[4707.22 --> 4710.70] It's not Jesus plus that saves. +[4711.54 --> 4712.58] Only Jesus. +[4714.14 --> 4715.30] Verse 24 today, +[4715.30 --> 4719.56] all are justified freely by His grace +[4719.56 --> 4723.48] through the redemption that came by Jesus Christ. +[4724.98 --> 4725.90] Hear that? +[4726.02 --> 4727.00] All are justified. +[4727.80 --> 4729.32] That is why this is possibly +[4729.32 --> 4732.02] the most important paragraph ever written. +[4733.20 --> 4734.52] This grace, this salvation, +[4734.70 --> 4736.38] this righteousness is for everyone. +[4737.02 --> 4738.98] The cross destroys discrimination. +[4739.38 --> 4741.94] This righteousness is available to everyone, +[4742.04 --> 4742.86] no matter their race, +[4743.10 --> 4744.00] no matter their class, +[4744.00 --> 4745.52] no matter their political leaning. +[4746.18 --> 4747.84] This righteousness is yours +[4747.84 --> 4748.84] if you have faith +[4748.84 --> 4751.08] in who Jesus is +[4751.08 --> 4752.14] and what Jesus did. +[4752.74 --> 4754.00] No matter who you are, +[4754.52 --> 4755.56] no matter what you've done. +[4755.70 --> 4756.60] Are you a tax collector? +[4756.74 --> 4757.60] I've got good news. +[4758.44 --> 4759.34] Are you a prostitute? +[4759.46 --> 4760.36] I've got good news. +[4761.30 --> 4762.24] Addicted to drugs, +[4762.54 --> 4763.08] or porn, +[4763.20 --> 4763.74] or alcohol, +[4763.94 --> 4764.44] or power? +[4764.64 --> 4765.60] I've got good news. +[4766.56 --> 4767.96] You ruled by greed? +[4768.38 --> 4769.42] I've got good news. +[4770.34 --> 4772.24] Married and divorced several times over? +[4772.24 --> 4773.12] I've got good news. +[4773.12 --> 4776.90] Constantly gossiping about your fellow colleagues? +[4777.00 --> 4777.68] I've got good news. +[4778.92 --> 4779.98] Envious of your neighbor? +[4780.68 --> 4781.72] I've got good news. +[4782.76 --> 4784.48] Sleeping with your boyfriend or girlfriend +[4784.48 --> 4785.14] before marriage? +[4785.22 --> 4786.00] I've got good news. +[4786.76 --> 4788.30] Lying to cover your own pride? +[4788.38 --> 4789.18] I've got good news. +[4789.46 --> 4791.28] Hoarding your wealth for your own comfort? +[4791.40 --> 4792.24] I've got good news. +[4793.50 --> 4795.88] You can add anything to the list, +[4795.88 --> 4798.52] but if any of that resonates with you, +[4798.58 --> 4800.40] I've got good news. +[4800.84 --> 4802.58] Jesus gives you righteousness, +[4802.58 --> 4805.06] which you receive through faith in him. +[4805.70 --> 4807.66] This righteousness for you, +[4807.88 --> 4809.26] you have a clean slate +[4809.26 --> 4812.04] if you have faith in Jesus' life, +[4812.12 --> 4812.86] death, and resurrection. +[4813.36 --> 4814.74] If you repent from what you did, +[4815.24 --> 4816.66] you are never too far +[4816.66 --> 4818.58] out of reach for the grace +[4818.58 --> 4819.96] and the love of Jesus. +[4819.96 --> 4821.28] Brothers and sisters, +[4821.48 --> 4823.02] Jesus has good news for you. +[4823.06 --> 4823.22] Amen? +[4824.74 --> 4825.14] But, +[4826.24 --> 4827.88] but, +[4828.24 --> 4831.74] if any of that resonates with you, +[4832.74 --> 4834.60] I've also got bad news. +[4835.74 --> 4837.10] If you have faith +[4837.10 --> 4839.26] and you receive this righteousness +[4839.26 --> 4840.48] from Jesus Christ, +[4841.64 --> 4843.38] everything's got to change. +[4843.38 --> 4847.16] everything's got to change. +[4848.20 --> 4850.56] This Christ-given righteousness +[4850.56 --> 4852.88] changes everything. +[4854.54 --> 4855.76] It changes you. +[4855.86 --> 4856.72] It has to. +[4857.84 --> 4860.78] Jesus bore the wrath of God +[4860.78 --> 4862.30] so that you don't have to. +[4862.82 --> 4865.10] He took on the punishment for your sin. +[4866.34 --> 4867.56] You cannot accept that +[4867.56 --> 4869.52] and then just think you can keep on sinning, right? +[4870.98 --> 4873.36] Verse 31 of our text asks this question, +[4873.38 --> 4875.66] do we then nullify the law? +[4876.74 --> 4878.40] No, we don't nullify the law. +[4878.52 --> 4880.10] We uphold the law. +[4881.40 --> 4883.32] Again, this is the most important paragraph +[4883.32 --> 4884.00] ever written. +[4884.62 --> 4886.52] Everything boils down to righteousness +[4886.52 --> 4888.32] given to us by Christ. +[4889.44 --> 4890.70] If you accept this truth +[4890.70 --> 4892.06] and know that Christ's life, +[4892.18 --> 4892.92] death, and resurrection +[4892.92 --> 4894.16] save you from your sin, +[4894.40 --> 4895.52] you are forever free. +[4895.76 --> 4896.44] You're liberated. +[4896.60 --> 4898.12] The weight of sin and death +[4898.12 --> 4899.08] is gone forever. +[4899.18 --> 4900.16] That changes you. +[4900.46 --> 4901.32] You are free. +[4901.32 --> 4904.54] But it changes you. +[4904.54 --> 4907.92] The truth changes +[4907.92 --> 4909.16] how you live in this world. +[4909.38 --> 4911.16] No more boasting in anything. +[4912.62 --> 4914.70] But not I through Christ in me, right? +[4915.60 --> 4916.56] Not your doing. +[4916.66 --> 4917.38] It's God's doing. +[4918.50 --> 4919.76] It changes how we talk. +[4920.08 --> 4920.84] We're taking credit. +[4922.12 --> 4922.98] We give God the glory +[4922.98 --> 4923.86] whenever we can +[4923.86 --> 4925.78] and we live humbly in this world. +[4925.78 --> 4927.78] It changes how we live. +[4927.78 --> 4928.24] It changes how we live +[4928.24 --> 4929.92] to honor Him. +[4930.32 --> 4930.78] And we're disobedient. +[4931.60 --> 4932.58] We submit to Him. +[4932.80 --> 4933.80] We obey Him. +[4934.96 --> 4938.06] This is all verses 27 to 31 of our text. +[4939.10 --> 4940.58] No matter who we are, +[4940.98 --> 4942.28] no matter what we've done, +[4942.44 --> 4944.64] we are unified as a body, +[4945.54 --> 4946.82] handed righteousness +[4946.82 --> 4948.58] for no reason of our own. +[4948.64 --> 4950.32] He bore the wrath for you and me. +[4951.78 --> 4953.12] If you've accepted this gift, +[4953.26 --> 4953.90] praise God. +[4953.90 --> 4956.36] If not, and you want to, +[4956.42 --> 4957.68] you can come speak to me afterwards. +[4957.80 --> 4958.70] You can speak to anybody +[4958.70 --> 4959.56] wearing a name tag. +[4959.64 --> 4960.68] You can call Pastor Chris. +[4960.74 --> 4961.78] You can call up your elder. +[4964.18 --> 4965.74] This gift is yours for the taking. +[4966.44 --> 4967.80] Jesus wants to give you +[4967.80 --> 4968.56] a clean slate. +[4968.64 --> 4969.70] He's offering it to you +[4969.70 --> 4970.52] for free. +[4972.10 --> 4973.34] But it changes everything. +[4974.38 --> 4975.18] And all you need to do +[4975.18 --> 4976.16] is put your faith in Him. +[4977.58 --> 4977.90] Amen. +[4977.90 --> 4978.04] Amen. +[4978.64 --> 4979.22] Let me pray. +[4983.90 --> 4986.36] Father in heaven, +[4987.36 --> 4989.68] you changed everything. +[4992.14 --> 4994.06] God, in a world where we are called +[4994.06 --> 4994.84] to do good +[4994.84 --> 4996.94] for everyone else, +[4997.18 --> 4998.18] where every other religion +[4998.18 --> 4999.86] calls us to certain tasks +[4999.86 --> 5000.82] and certain deeds +[5000.82 --> 5002.26] and to accomplish certain things, +[5002.46 --> 5003.66] in a world that asks us +[5003.66 --> 5004.70] to give and do +[5004.70 --> 5006.18] and be a part of everything, +[5006.50 --> 5007.56] you change everything +[5007.56 --> 5010.98] by saving us +[5010.98 --> 5013.70] because of nothing we did. +[5016.60 --> 5018.16] Lord, may we put our faith +[5018.16 --> 5020.36] in what it is you have done +[5020.36 --> 5021.28] and Jesus, +[5021.44 --> 5022.32] who it is you are. +[5023.44 --> 5024.62] May this change us +[5024.62 --> 5025.54] to the core. +[5026.96 --> 5028.86] May this gift of righteousness, +[5029.22 --> 5030.56] this gift of salvation +[5030.56 --> 5033.00] be more real to us today +[5033.00 --> 5034.00] than it was yesterday. +[5034.68 --> 5035.50] And may it change +[5035.50 --> 5037.10] what tomorrow looks like for us +[5037.10 --> 5038.14] and next week +[5038.14 --> 5039.76] and every day of our lives +[5039.76 --> 5040.30] going forward. +[5040.38 --> 5041.90] May we not boast in anything, +[5042.32 --> 5044.08] but may we live humbly for you. +[5044.80 --> 5045.84] May the words that come +[5045.84 --> 5048.08] out of our mouth glorify you. +[5049.46 --> 5051.36] And may we live in obedience +[5051.36 --> 5052.58] so that we can honor you, +[5053.36 --> 5053.92] the God, +[5054.66 --> 5055.38] the judge +[5055.38 --> 5057.72] who bore our judgment. +[5060.56 --> 5061.52] God, we thank you. +[5062.26 --> 5063.28] We praise you. +[5064.20 --> 5065.28] We sing to you. +[5065.56 --> 5066.54] In your name, amen. +[5066.54 --> 5066.68] Amen. +[5066.68 --> 5076.56] Please stand with us. +[5076.56 --> 5077.00] Amen. +[5083.00 --> 5088.26] By faith we see the hand of God +[5088.26 --> 5094.24] In the light of creation's grand design +[5094.24 --> 5099.00] In the lives of those +[5099.00 --> 5103.48] who prove his faithfulness +[5103.48 --> 5105.72] Who walks by faith +[5105.72 --> 5109.48] and not by sight +[5109.48 --> 5116.08] By faith our fathers +[5116.08 --> 5118.62] roam the earth +[5118.62 --> 5122.44] With the power of his promise +[5122.44 --> 5126.04] In their hearts +[5126.04 --> 5129.10] Of a holy city +[5129.10 --> 5133.00] Built by God's own hands +[5133.00 --> 5135.54] A place where peace +[5135.54 --> 5137.68] And justice spring +[5137.68 --> 5142.36] We will stand as children +[5142.36 --> 5144.62] Of the promise +[5144.62 --> 5149.02] We will fix our eyes +[5149.02 --> 5149.86] On him +[5149.86 --> 5152.34] Our soul's reward +[5152.34 --> 5156.08] Till the race is finished +[5156.08 --> 5160.30] And the world is done +[5160.30 --> 5162.48] We'll walk by faith +[5162.48 --> 5165.46] And not by sight +[5165.46 --> 5172.92] By faith the prophets +[5172.92 --> 5174.86] Saw a day +[5174.86 --> 5179.26] When the longed for Messiah +[5179.26 --> 5181.34] Would appear +[5181.34 --> 5185.78] With the power to break +[5185.78 --> 5189.42] The chains of sin and death +[5189.42 --> 5192.66] And rise triumphant +[5192.66 --> 5195.24] From the rain +[5195.24 --> 5202.14] By faith the church +[5202.14 --> 5204.22] Was called to go +[5204.22 --> 5208.80] In the power of the spirit +[5208.80 --> 5212.18] To the lost +[5212.18 --> 5214.06] To deliver +[5214.06 --> 5214.10] To deliver +[5214.10 --> 5215.56] Captives +[5215.56 --> 5217.16] And to preach +[5217.16 --> 5218.84] Good news +[5218.84 --> 5221.76] In every corner +[5221.76 --> 5223.90] Of the earth +[5223.90 --> 5226.98] We will stand +[5226.98 --> 5228.28] As children +[5228.28 --> 5230.40] Of the promise +[5230.40 --> 5233.58] We will fix +[5233.58 --> 5234.82] Our eyes +[5234.82 --> 5235.58] On him +[5235.58 --> 5238.08] Our soul's reward +[5238.08 --> 5240.18] Till the race +[5240.18 --> 5241.72] Is finished +[5241.72 --> 5243.14] And the work +[5243.14 --> 5245.78] Is done +[5245.78 --> 5248.04] We'll walk by faith +[5248.04 --> 5252.00] And not by sight +[5252.00 --> 5258.14] By faith the mountain +[5258.14 --> 5260.84] Shall be used +[5260.84 --> 5264.76] And the power of the gospel +[5264.76 --> 5266.50] Shall prevail +[5266.50 --> 5269.46] For we know +[5269.46 --> 5269.98] For we know +[5269.98 --> 5271.16] In Christ +[5271.16 --> 5271.96] All things +[5271.96 --> 5274.10] Are possible +[5274.10 --> 5277.66] For all who call +[5277.66 --> 5280.40] Upon his name +[5280.40 --> 5282.90] We will stand +[5282.90 --> 5284.24] As children +[5284.24 --> 5286.32] Of the promise +[5286.32 --> 5289.46] We will fix +[5289.46 --> 5290.72] Our eyes +[5290.72 --> 5291.50] On him +[5291.50 --> 5293.92] Our soul's reward +[5293.92 --> 5295.46] Till the race +[5295.46 --> 5297.46] Is finished +[5297.46 --> 5298.84] And the work +[5298.84 --> 5301.40] Is done +[5301.40 --> 5303.46] Till the race +[5303.46 --> 5304.46] Is finished +[5304.46 --> 5305.46] And the work +[5305.46 --> 5306.46] Is done +[5306.46 --> 5307.46] Till the race +[5307.46 --> 5308.46] Is finished +[5308.46 --> 5309.46] Till the race +[5309.46 --> 5310.46] Is finished +[5310.46 --> 5310.52] And the work +[5310.52 --> 5312.46] Is done +[5312.46 --> 5314.46] We'll walk by faith +[5314.46 --> 5315.46] And not by sight +[5315.46 --> 5316.46] We will stand +[5316.46 --> 5317.46] As children +[5317.46 --> 5318.46] Of the promise +[5318.46 --> 5319.46] We will fix +[5319.46 --> 5320.46] Our eyes +[5320.46 --> 5322.14] Till the race +[5322.14 --> 5323.00] Is finished +[5323.00 --> 5325.04] And the work +[5325.04 --> 5327.00] Is done +[5327.00 --> 5330.00] We'll walk by faith +[5330.00 --> 5332.00] And not by sight +[5332.00 --> 5346.02] And so let us walk by faith +[5346.02 --> 5347.60] As we go into this week +[5347.60 --> 5348.02] Let us +[5348.02 --> 5349.92] Remember +[5349.92 --> 5351.10] This gift +[5351.10 --> 5351.90] Of righteousness +[5351.90 --> 5353.14] And salvation +[5353.14 --> 5354.76] The fact +[5354.76 --> 5355.30] That you have +[5355.30 --> 5356.12] A clean slate +[5356.12 --> 5357.18] In God's eyes +[5357.18 --> 5358.14] You are righteous +[5358.14 --> 5359.62] In his eyes +[5359.62 --> 5361.54] Let that change us +[5361.54 --> 5362.78] Let us share this +[5362.78 --> 5364.42] Let us go forth +[5364.42 --> 5365.32] With this blessing +[5365.32 --> 5366.24] From number six +[5366.24 --> 5367.06] Actually before I say +[5367.06 --> 5367.44] The blessing +[5367.44 --> 5368.20] Let me remind you +[5368.20 --> 5369.50] If you need prayer today +[5369.50 --> 5370.32] There are people +[5370.32 --> 5371.38] Wearing yellow name tags +[5371.38 --> 5372.44] In the back foyer there +[5372.44 --> 5373.30] I think someone +[5373.30 --> 5374.08] Might even be up front +[5374.08 --> 5374.44] Afterwards +[5374.44 --> 5376.22] Please grab one of them +[5376.22 --> 5377.16] If you need prayer +[5377.16 --> 5377.64] This morning +[5377.64 --> 5378.20] And now please +[5378.20 --> 5379.92] Hear this blessing +[5379.92 --> 5380.92] From number six +[5380.92 --> 5382.98] The Lord bless you +[5382.98 --> 5383.98] And keep you +[5383.98 --> 5385.64] The Lord make his face +[5385.64 --> 5386.68] Shine upon you +[5386.68 --> 5388.14] And be gracious to you +[5388.14 --> 5390.16] The Lord turn his face +[5390.16 --> 5390.96] Toward you +[5390.96 --> 5392.88] And give you his peace +[5392.88 --> 5394.78] And all God's people said +[5394.78 --> 5395.80] Amen +[5404.44 --> 5422.88] This my only comfort +[5422.88 --> 5424.34] In my life +[5424.34 --> 5426.18] And in my death +[5426.18 --> 5429.02] You have fully paid +[5429.02 --> 5430.62] For all my sins +[5430.62 --> 5432.68] And all my debt +[5432.68 --> 5435.56] Even when I struggle +[5435.56 --> 5437.34] To believe +[5437.34 --> 5441.72] With your precious blood +[5441.72 --> 5443.54] You set me free +[5443.54 --> 5450.00] I am not my own +[5450.00 --> 5452.34] But belong +[5452.34 --> 5456.02] Body and soul +[5456.02 --> 5459.48] In my life +[5459.48 --> 5462.40] And in care +[5462.40 --> 5465.56] To you Lord +[5465.56 --> 5468.80] Christ my Lord +[5468.80 --> 5472.44] You preserve my life +[5472.44 --> 5473.92] In such a way +[5473.92 --> 5475.62] That without you +[5475.62 --> 5479.50] Not a hair can fall from me +[5479.50 --> 5482.06] Unless you will it too +[5482.06 --> 5484.94] Even when I'm lost +[5484.94 --> 5486.72] In desperation +[5486.72 --> 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--> 5790.68] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - February 5, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - February 5, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..caac4ae04518dd296767f28c8045aacf8773c8e8 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - February 5, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,166 @@ +• Faithfulness and trust in a higher power or father figure +• Death and mortality, with uncertainty about the future +• The nature of God's faithfulness and love +• Perfection and goodness in God's ways +• Love and connection to God, with feelings of peace and security +• Unintelligible phrases at the end +• The Emanuel church will be hosting the Reactivate reformed youth conference in September +• The event will feature over 200 youth from BC, Alberta, and Washington +• Volunteers are needed to help with the weekend +• Youth coffee is scheduled after church today at the Alchemist house +• Worship services will continue as normal +• The pastor, Chris, led a call to worship using Psalm 5 verses 11-12 +• Worshiping God as the "everlasting Lord" and "the truth" +• Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross +• Redemption through Jesus' death and resurrection +• Singing praises to God's holy name +• The victory of Jesus over sin and death +• Assurance of salvation through confession and prayer +• The speaker expresses regret and frustration over humanity's sinful nature, leading God to hide His face in anger. +• The speaker asks for forgiveness and cleansing of their hearts, which are divided. +• The speaker requests a revival and restoration of the church that bears God's name. +• The speaker quotes a hymn, "He Will Hold Me Fast", expressing trust in Christ's love and promise to hold them fast even when faith falters. +• A deacon introduces two offerings: one for the budget and another for friendship ministries partnered with the CRC. +• Scriptures from Proverbs 31 are read, emphasizing God's ability and willingness to provide and defend the rights of all people. +• The speaker emphasizes God's greatness and ability, referencing Psalm-like phrases. +• Recitation of "Our God is able" song +• Introduction to Kids Corner segment +• Explanation of what a care group is +• Hank's care group experience and meeting attendees +• Introducing Horace the horse as leader of a care group +• Introductions of various animal friends at a care group +• Discussion about the personalities and characteristics of each animal +• Mention of Hank's humorous comments about vegans +• Explanation that animals in the group are learning together as part of God's family +• Discussion about Jesus' disciples and how they learned from him as a group +• Plans to discuss what it means to be a part of a group and learn together as God's family +• Transition to prayer time and children's worship +• Job descriptions for part-time staff were reviewed and updated. +• A communications administrator position is open and applications are being accepted. +• Report from elders on special services, including Christmas, New Year's, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and Thanksgiving Day. +• Worship ministries team has spent a year reviewing reform history and tradition to guide discussion and conclusions on how to observe special services. +• The uniqueness of Christianity, specifically the historical events of Jesus' life and death +• Observing holidays like Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Ascension Day, Good Friday, Thanksgiving, and New Year's in a more meaningful way through worship services +• Making small changes to gather as a church family on significant occasions +• Embracing redemption by living into it comprehensively +• Decisions made by the elders regarding worship service schedules and other matters +• Upcoming conference or event +• Classes scheduled for March 7th and 8th +• Volunteer opportunity led by Dolores +• Communion and Lord's Supper ceremony planned for next week +• Prayer service and worship at Emmanuel Church +• Various ministries and opportunities mentioned +• The church's needs for effective ministry +• God's gifts of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers to equip the people for works of service +• Requesting God's blessing on those mourning losses, including a young man named Matthew and others in the community +• Lifting up those dealing with illness and pain +• Confessing humanity's failure to remember that the earth is God's and asking for healing and change in the world, particularly regarding conflicts like the war in Ukraine +• Prayer for church leaders, staff, and council members to trust in God +• Praying for traveling mercies for Jackie and Robin attending the worship symposium +• Gratitude for participating in the Lord's Supper and preparing hearts, families, and relationships +• Requesting God to speak through Pastor Chris' message about Paul's letter to the Romans +• The speaker shares a personal anecdote about learning to frame houses from their uncle +• The importance of proper technique and tools in framing +• A specific situation where the speaker struggled to hammer nails into place due to using the wrong method +• Introduction of a tool called a palm nailer, which simplifies the process and takes much less time +• Connection made between the experience with the palm nailer and the concept of "good enough" vs. proper completion +• Judgment and hypocrisy +• God's judgment based on truth +• The futility of human judgment when self-righteous +• The role of kindness, forbearance, and patience in leading to repentance +• The consequences of stubbornness and unrepentant hearts +• The day of God's wrath and righteous judgment +• Reward or punishment according to one's actions +• The distinction between doing good and evil, and its reward or punishment +• People are sometimes accused and other times defended by God +• On judgment day, people will be judged on their secrets through Jesus Christ +• The concept of "good enough" is discussed, where it's questioned whether this attitude is sufficient for Christian living +• Paul begins a new chapter in the Romans text, stating that no one has an excuse to judge others when they themselves are guilty +• Everyone has suppressed God's truth and exchanged it for idolatry, leading to sin in various forms +• The concept of being a good person without needing to believe in God +• Paul's day and modern interpretations of doing good deeds for reward +• Religious vs secular morality and the idea that faith is assumed to be necessary for moral behavior +• A study on young people's views on faith and morality, specifically the "post-Christian" demographic +• The term "Ogre" is used to describe a Universal Gnostic Religious Ethic, but it's also referred to as simply "Universal". +• This universal ethic is based on the idea that behind all religions and societal structures lies a shared truth about how people should interact with each other. +• The current generation of twenty-somethings has discovered this universal ethic to be true, and it's a new way of seeing and being in the world. +• The universal ethic is often expressed through spirituality and magic, which can be more inclusive than traditional historical institutional religion. +• Ultimately, the universal ethic aims for absolute social tolerance and good behavior. +• The purpose of society is to do good and be good +• Equating actions with identity leads to intolerance +• Affirming one's own values can deny others' identities +• This is considered the "unforgivable sin" of the modern world +• Romans 2:7 suggests a deeper meaning behind doing good in the world +• The concept of doing good in order to receive a reward +• The biblical covenant of works, which frames how we understand God's relationship with humanity before the fall +• The idea that humans were given commands to obey and work out their relationship with God +• How humanity rebelled against this relational frame, leading to God entering into a new relational frame with his people, known as the covenant of grace. +• The covenant of works is a concept where good behavior earns reward and worthiness +• This idea has its roots in the original covenant between God and humanity, which emphasized obedience and perfection +• Modern society has adapted this concept into a "bastardized" form, focusing on effort rather than absolute perfection +• The implication is that by being good or making an effort, one deserves good things and blessings from God +• Scriptural references to God's absolute moral perfection are mentioned, including 1 John 1:5 and Leviticus/1 Peter. +• Jesus' teaching on perfection in Matthew 5 +• Changing the Bible's standard of perfection to "do your best" +• Neutering the covenant of works +• Suppressing truth and exchanging it for substitutes +• The influence of culture and social media on spirituality +• Paul's warning about a time when people will gather around false teachers who say what they want to hear +• Itching ears want to hear what they already think +• Paul's response to Timothy is crucial due to an impending reality +• The book of Romans is essential for understanding this reality +• Preaching, correcting, and encouraging must be done with patience and instruction +• Sound doctrine is necessary to combat false teaching +• God sees everything and repays each person according to their actions +• Persistence in doing good leads to eternal life +• True believers will seek glory, honor, and immortality through obedience +• Consistency and perfection are key to doing good works +• Jesus' teachings emphasize being perfect like God +• The concept of "covenant of works" is discussed +• Self-seeking, rejecting truth, and following evil lead to wrath and trouble +• Half measures or "good enough" is not acceptable; perfection is required +• Paul's letter emphasizes the importance of living up to one's own standards +• Roman citizenship, moral character, and knowledge of the law do not excuse sin +• Trouble and distress will come for those who do evil +• The law and gospel are not enough for salvation +• Philippians 3 emphasizes that none of these things matter +• Paul's past status as a Pharisee and Roman citizen is irrelevant +• The phrase "first to the Jew, then to the Gentile" has two meanings: order and inclusion +• Inclusion means the gospel was always intended for the rest of the world, not just the Jews +• The word "Gentile" in Greek means non-Jew or people who have adopted a different culture +• The gospel's message cuts both ways: it is for Gentiles and would be offensive to some Jews. +• Jewish Christians as a target of Paul's message +• Identification with sinful humanity by excluding themselves from pagans +• Target broadens to include religious people in general, including the speaker and listener +• Troubles for those who know the law will be worse +• No excuse for doing the same thing, sinning apart from or under the law +• The insufficiency of trying to be good and moral +• The failure of human effort under the covenant of works +• The need for repentance and a change of heart +• The sufficiency of God's kindness and grace through Jesus Christ +• Human depravity and total inability to achieve righteousness on our own +• The need for the grace of God and its significance in everyday life +• The relationship between receiving God's grace and having understanding and humility +• Being known as Christians who embody gentleness, respect, and humility in all aspects of life +• The importance of sound doctrine to combat false teachings and transform lives +• Being transformed into the image of Jesus through studying God's word +• Importance of regular Bible study, devotions, and adult education classes +• Need to immerse oneself in the gospel and its transforming power +• Drawing near to Jesus Christ through immersing oneself in the gospel +• Prayer for open eyes and understanding of the gospel truth +• Singing and worship +• The beauty of the gospel +• Jesus Christ as truth and redemption +• Living in praise of God +• The mystery of Christ's life, death, and resurrection +• Redemption through Christ's sacrifice +• The hope of deliverance and eternal life +• Resurrection and future glory +• Invitation to gather with others and share life, story, and prayer +• Offer to pray for individuals who are interested +• Information about the Christianity Explored class and inviting neighbors/friends to join +• Contact information for the speaker at the Connect booth after service +• Blessings and prayers from the speaker, repeated multiple times +• Repeated instances of the word "Amen" +• No other conversation or discussion mentioned +• End of transcript reaches various points with repeated use of "Amen" \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - February 5, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - February 5, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..eb85caeda3499b89a57484a18c28b77b145d7a20 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - February 5, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,3388 @@ +[0.00 --> 17.62] What the future holds, still I know I can trust your faithfulness. +[17.62 --> 39.62] Certain as the rivers reach the sea, certain as the sun rises in the east, I can rest in your faithfulness. +[39.62 --> 63.54] Sure than a mother's tender love, sure than the stars still shine above, I can rest in your faithfulness. +[63.54 --> 75.86] I don't know how or when I'll die. +[75.86 --> 81.86] Will it be a leap? +[83.86 --> 90.86] Will I have a chance to say goodbye? +[90.86 --> 102.86] No, I don't know how much time is left for me. +[102.86 --> 114.86] But in the end, I will know your faithfulness. +[114.86 --> 138.34] When darkness overwhelms my soul, when thoughts are storms of doubt, still I trust you are always faithful. +[138.34 --> 146.34] Always faithful. +[146.34 --> 169.34] Certain as the rivers reach the sea, certain as the sun rises in the east, I can rest in your faithfulness. +[169.34 --> 185.34] Sure than a mother's tender love, sure than the stars still shine above, I can rest. +[185.34 --> 195.34] In your faithfulness, we can rest. +[195.34 --> 197.34] In your faithfulness, we can rest. +[197.34 --> 202.34] In your faithfulness, we can rest. +[202.34 --> 208.34] True service, we can rest. +[212.34 --> 213.34] Thing and human sound. +[213.34 --> 214.34] The음 worm +[214.34 --> 218.34] Oh, I've heard a thousand stories +[218.34 --> 230.90] stories of what they think you're like but i've heard the tender whisper of love +[231.86 --> 242.10] the dead of night and you tell me that you're pleased and that i'm never alone +[242.10 --> 257.54] you're a good good father it's who you are it's who you are it's who you are and i'm loved by you +[257.54 --> 264.74] it's who i am it's who i am it's who i am +[264.74 --> 285.70] oh and i've seen many searching for answers far and wide but i know we're all searching for answers +[285.70 --> 299.70] only you provide cause you know just what we need before we say a word you're a good good father +[299.70 --> 309.70] it's who you are it's who you are it's who you are and i'm loved by you +[309.70 --> 317.70] it's who i am it's who i am it's who i am +[317.70 --> 323.70] because you are perfect in all of your ways +[323.70 --> 327.70] you are perfect in all of your ways +[327.70 --> 341.70] you are perfect in all of your ways +[341.70 --> 345.70] oh you're perfect in all of your ways +[345.70 --> 351.70] you are perfect in all of your ways +[351.70 --> 353.70] optimism +[353.70 --> 357.70] turns to us +[357.70 --> 359.70] oh it's love +[359.70 --> 361.70] so undeniable +[361.70 --> 364.10] i +[364.10 --> 367.70] i can hardly speak +[367.70 --> 369.70] peace +[369.70 --> 371.70] so +[371.70 --> 373.70] unexplainable +[373.70 --> 375.70] i +[375.70 --> 377.70] i can hardly +[377.70 --> 379.70] think +[379.70 --> 392.66] me deeper still as you call me deeper still as you call me deeper still +[392.66 --> 399.38] into 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--> 471.06] you are perfect in all of your ways +[471.06 --> 473.38] it's who i am +[473.38 --> 475.38] it's who i am +[475.38 --> 479.38] it's who i am +[479.38 --> 483.38] it's who i am +[483.38 --> 489.38] it's who i am +[489.38 --> 497.86] i am +[498.74 --> 500.58] it's who i am +[500.58 --> 501.62] it's what somebody PUAT +[501.62 --> 502.98] will see you +[502.98 --> 503.76] get quite black +[503.76 --> 506.02] they balloon bi +[506.02 --> 506.82] bought pickles +[506.82 --> 507.90] bought GiFF +[507.90 --> 508.80] even like +[508.80 --> 509.54] they did +[509.54 --> 511.14] make a book +[511.14 --> 511.46] sell +[511.46 --> 511.78] if +[511.78 --> 512.18] any +[512.18 --> 513.06] to +[513.06 --> 515.18] i can love +[515.18 --> 517.76] buy +[517.76 --> 547.74] Thank you. +[547.76 --> 577.74] Thank you. +[577.76 --> 579.76] Thank you. +[579.76 --> 581.76] Thank you. +[581.76 --> 583.76] Thank you. +[583.76 --> 585.76] Thank you. +[613.76 --> 615.76] Thank you. +[643.76 --> 645.76] Thank you. +[645.76 --> 646.76] Thank you. +[646.76 --> 648.76] Thank you. +[648.76 --> 649.76] Thank you. +[649.76 --> 651.76] Thank you. +[651.76 --> 652.76] Thank you. +[652.76 --> 653.76] Thank you. +[653.76 --> 654.76] Thank you. +[654.76 --> 656.76] Thank you. +[656.76 --> 658.76] Thank you. +[658.76 --> 659.76] Thank you. +[659.76 --> 665.36] also walk your own route if that doesn't work for you. If you'd like to join the team, you can +[665.36 --> 671.20] look in the midweek memo or the bulletin. The easiest way, because it's all online, is to do +[671.20 --> 675.86] that because then you can just click the links that are provided and it will take you to our team +[675.86 --> 682.30] page where you can join the team and create your own like profile, I guess, in there and then you +[682.30 --> 689.68] can share that link to raise money for your team as part of the bigger Emanuel team. And then you +[689.68 --> 695.14] can also use the link in the bulletin if you are not interested or able to participate in the walk +[695.14 --> 701.06] but you'd like to support Emanuel's team. The link to donate is also in the bulletin. And if anyone +[701.06 --> 707.38] has questions about it, you can grab me after church or ask one of my kids. They also know a lot about it. +[707.38 --> 717.78] Thanks. Good morning, everyone. My name is Kevin. I'm the youth pastor here. Ten years ago, a group of +[717.78 --> 724.66] seven of us youth pastors got together and after much conversation and then work, we put on a youth +[724.66 --> 730.40] conference for, it's a reformed youth conference for youth across really BC but into Alberta and +[730.40 --> 735.12] Washington as well called Reactivate. I'm sure you've heard of it. I'm sure you've seen videos +[735.12 --> 740.16] of it if you've been here a long time. That was hosted by Gateway CRC for a number of years until +[740.16 --> 746.54] their youth pastor resigned. And the group of seven dwindled to a group of four. That group of four then +[746.54 --> 751.82] decided to move the conference to Willoughby CRC where it's been for the last number of years. +[751.82 --> 756.62] Since then, the youth pastor at Willoughby has resigned but he's remained on this Reactivate +[756.62 --> 762.22] leadership team. Why am I telling you all of this? Well, because this year Reactivate, the reformed +[762.22 --> 768.54] youth conference, is going to be coming here. So Emanuel is going to be hosting this youth conference +[768.54 --> 775.66] come September. You'll hear a little bit of accounts from council later. We have worked, I have talked to +[775.66 --> 780.46] the school next door. We're going to be using their gym a little bit. But come September, there is going +[780.46 --> 786.54] to be 200 plus youth from across BC coming down into our church which I am pretty darn excited about +[786.54 --> 790.62] to be honest with you. I think it's going to be a wonderful weekend. It'll be the weekend after Labor Day. +[790.62 --> 796.06] You will be hearing an obnoxious amount of this as the months and the weeks roll on. So just I'm +[796.06 --> 801.02] preparing your hearts for those. I'm also preparing your hearts and brains a little bit because as we +[801.02 --> 805.58] get closer to that date, I'm going to be asking for some volunteers to help with that weekend. So +[806.06 --> 811.26] just be ready because in September there's going to be a very fun conference happening here with the +[811.26 --> 816.62] youth from across BC. A second announcement, youth, there's youth coffee after church today too. So come +[816.62 --> 819.18] hang out at the Alchemist house. It's going to be fun. We'll see you there. +[824.14 --> 831.58] And lastly, good morning from me. My name is Chris. I'm one of the pastors here and it's my privilege to +[831.58 --> 837.58] lead us in our worship together this morning. I'm going to ask as you're able, would you stand? +[838.14 --> 845.02] We can be called into God's presence, gathered up in his name and receive his greeting. +[845.02 --> 855.34] Receive the greeting of our God. Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, from the Lord +[855.34 --> 861.82] Jesus Christ, his Son, and our Savior through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. All God's +[861.82 --> 867.58] people said, amen. I'm going to invite you to turn to those around you and greet them in the name of +[867.58 --> 872.54] Jesus. A handshake or a fist bump or a hug or a head nod if you're not into touching this morning. +[872.54 --> 879.74] Greetings. +[879.74 --> 880.94] You start. +[888.94 --> 891.02] I didn't wash my hands after touching his hand. +[891.02 --> 906.94] I didn't wash my hands after touching his hand. I didn't wash my hands after touching his hand. +[906.94 --> 911.58] Our call to worship this morning comes from Psalm 5 verses 11 and 12. +[911.58 --> 921.10] But let all who take refuge in you be glad. Let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over +[921.10 --> 928.54] them that those who love your name may rejoice in you. For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous. +[929.26 --> 932.54] You surround them with your favor as with a shield. +[932.54 --> 958.54] Let us come before the Father +[958.54 --> 960.14] Father +[960.14 --> 961.18] Father +[961.18 --> 964.46] with our hearts open wide +[964.46 --> 969.26] Let us come in true submission +[969.26 --> 974.94] In the faith he will provide +[974.94 --> 980.14] Let us come toward the Savior +[980.14 --> 986.06] He has his arms stretched open wide +[986.06 --> 989.98] He died at Calvary +[989.98 --> 991.98] Just to save you +[991.98 --> 996.78] Because he loves you as his child +[996.78 --> 1003.98] He is the everlasting Lord +[1003.98 --> 1009.42] He is the truth, the great I am +[1009.42 --> 1013.98] The Lord Jehovah, creator of the earth +[1013.98 --> 1017.90] Come let us bow before him +[1017.90 --> 1026.06] Come with boldness to your Father +[1026.06 --> 1031.90] He has called you as his child +[1031.90 --> 1035.90] Join us with Christ +[1035.90 --> 1039.02] O righteous saints +[1039.02 --> 1042.94] He has made you holy in his sight +[1042.94 --> 1049.02] He is the everlasting Lord +[1049.02 --> 1054.94] He is the truth, the great I am +[1054.94 --> 1058.94] The Lord Jehovah, creator of the earth +[1058.94 --> 1062.94] Come let us bow before him now +[1062.94 --> 1066.86] Come let us bow before him now +[1066.86 --> 1068.86] He is the everlasting Lord +[1068.86 --> 1070.86] He is the everlasting Lord +[1070.86 --> 1072.86] He is the everlasting Lord +[1072.86 --> 1074.86] He is the truth, the great I am +[1074.86 --> 1076.86] The Lord Jehovah, creator of the earth +[1076.86 --> 1081.74] The Lord Jehovah, creator of the earth +[1081.74 --> 1086.78] Come let us bow before him now +[1086.78 --> 1092.78] Come let us bow before him now +[1092.78 --> 1098.70] Come let us bow before him now +[1098.70 --> 1102.62] See him now +[1102.62 --> 1116.54] See him there +[1116.54 --> 1130.46] The great I am +[1130.46 --> 1132.46] The great I am +[1132.46 --> 1137.58] A crown of thorns +[1137.58 --> 1140.46] Upon his head +[1140.46 --> 1144.38] The Father's heart +[1144.38 --> 1148.38] Displayed for us +[1148.38 --> 1150.38] Oh God +[1150.38 --> 1151.38] Oh God +[1151.38 --> 1156.38] We thank you for the cross +[1156.38 --> 1162.38] Lifted up +[1162.38 --> 1166.38] On Calvary's hill +[1166.38 --> 1170.30] We cursed your name +[1170.30 --> 1172.30] And even still +[1172.30 --> 1176.30] You bore our shame +[1176.30 --> 1180.30] And paid the cost +[1180.30 --> 1182.30] Oh God +[1182.30 --> 1188.30] We thank you for the cross +[1188.30 --> 1196.22] Behold the Lamb +[1196.22 --> 1199.90] The story of redemption +[1199.90 --> 1204.28] Written on his hands +[1204.28 --> 1209.28] Jesus, you will reign forevermore +[1209.28 --> 1213.22] The victory is yours +[1213.22 --> 1217.14] Offer up +[1217.14 --> 1219.14] This sacrifice +[1219.14 --> 1221.14] We sing your praise +[1221.14 --> 1223.14] Endless hallelujahs +[1223.14 --> 1225.14] To your holy name +[1225.14 --> 1229.14] Jesus, you will reign forevermore +[1229.14 --> 1235.14] The victory is yours +[1235.14 --> 1241.14] Offer up +[1241.14 --> 1245.06] This sacrifice +[1245.06 --> 1249.06] For every sin +[1249.06 --> 1252.06] Our Savior died +[1252.06 --> 1256.06] The Lord of life +[1256.06 --> 1259.06] Can't be contained +[1259.06 --> 1262.06] Our God +[1262.06 --> 1266.06] Has risen from the grave +[1266.06 --> 1268.98] O our God +[1268.98 --> 1269.78] O our God +[1269.78 --> 1272.98] Has risen from the grave +[1272.98 --> 1277.94] Behold the Lamb +[1277.94 --> 1280.92] The story of redemption +[1280.92 --> 1285.14] Written on his hands +[1285.14 --> 1289.90] Jesus, you will reign forevermore +[1289.90 --> 1293.98] The victory is yours +[1293.98 --> 1298.90] We sing your praise +[1298.90 --> 1301.90] Endless hallelujahs +[1301.90 --> 1304.90] To your holy name +[1304.90 --> 1308.90] Jesus, you will reign forevermore +[1308.90 --> 1314.90] The victory is yours +[1314.90 --> 1319.82] When the age +[1319.82 --> 1321.88] When the age +[1321.88 --> 1322.82] Of death +[1322.82 --> 1323.36] Of death +[1323.36 --> 1324.82] Is dawn +[1324.82 --> 1327.82] We'll see your face +[1327.82 --> 1331.82] Bright as the sun +[1331.82 --> 1334.82] We'll bow before +[1334.82 --> 1339.82] The King of kings +[1339.82 --> 1342.74] O God +[1342.74 --> 1343.74] O God +[1343.74 --> 1344.74] Forever +[1344.74 --> 1345.74] We will sing +[1345.74 --> 1346.74] O God +[1346.74 --> 1347.74] Forever +[1347.74 --> 1348.74] We will sing +[1348.74 --> 1354.74] Behold the Lamb +[1354.74 --> 1357.66] The story of redemption +[1357.66 --> 1358.46] The story of redemption +[1358.46 --> 1362.72] Written on his hands +[1362.72 --> 1367.72] Jesus, you will reign forevermore +[1367.72 --> 1371.66] The victory is yours +[1371.66 --> 1376.58] You will reign forevermore +[1376.58 --> 1381.50] The victory is yours +[1381.50 --> 1391.38] The victory is yours +[1391.38 --> 1394.42] You will reign forevermore +[1394.42 --> 1398.22] The victory is yours +[1398.22 --> 1400.44] You reign forevermore +[1400.44 --> 1403.22] The victory is yours +[1403.22 --> 1406.00] Glory is yours. +[1413.22 --> 1415.58] Because Jesus has given us the victory, +[1416.00 --> 1419.42] we know that we can come to him in a time of confession +[1419.42 --> 1424.98] and lay our hearts and our weaknesses and our sins before him. +[1425.94 --> 1428.18] Let's take a few minutes in silent prayer. +[1433.22 --> 1435.22] Amen. +[1456.58 --> 1459.82] Our assurance comes from Isaiah 57. +[1459.82 --> 1464.94] For this is what the high and exalted one says, +[1465.66 --> 1468.70] he who lives forever, whose name is holy. +[1469.50 --> 1472.24] I live in a high and holy place, +[1472.50 --> 1476.56] but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, +[1477.20 --> 1479.34] to revive the spirit of the lowly +[1479.34 --> 1482.30] and to revive the heart of the contrite. +[1482.30 --> 1487.94] I will not accuse them forever, nor will I always be angry, +[1488.52 --> 1491.46] for then they would faint away because of me, +[1492.02 --> 1493.88] the very people I have created. +[1494.78 --> 1498.24] I was enraged by their sinful greed. +[1498.86 --> 1501.98] I punished them and hid my face in anger. +[1502.68 --> 1505.60] Yet they kept on in their willful ways. +[1505.60 --> 1509.84] I have seen their ways, but I will heal them. +[1510.56 --> 1514.42] I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel's mourners, +[1515.16 --> 1517.52] creating praise on their lips. +[1517.52 --> 1529.00] O Lord, hear. +[1531.00 --> 1538.12] O Lord, forgive us. +[1538.12 --> 1553.12] O Lord, cleanse our hearts, which are divided, +[1553.12 --> 1567.02] O Lord, cleanse our hearts, which are divided, +[1568.60 --> 1574.12] Stir the faith that we once knew. +[1574.12 --> 1582.12] We're thirsty, we're thirsty. +[1584.12 --> 1598.32] O Lord, restore the church that bears your name. +[1598.32 --> 1611.94] O Spirit, send a revival to this nation. +[1611.94 --> 1618.62] Breathe on us again. +[1620.76 --> 1625.68] Breathe on us again. +[1628.32 --> 1633.88] O Lord, hear. +[1636.28 --> 1642.88] O Lord, forgive us. +[1642.88 --> 1649.00] We have lost the awe of you. +[1651.00 --> 1652.90] Have mercy. +[1654.30 --> 1656.10] Have mercy. +[1656.10 --> 1656.20] Have mercy. +[1658.32 --> 1670.52] O Lord, cleanse our hearts, which are divided, +[1670.52 --> 1678.28] Stir the faith that we once knew. +[1678.28 --> 1684.94] We're thirsty, we're thirsty. +[1684.94 --> 1698.94] O Lord, restore the church that bears your name. +[1698.94 --> 1712.94] O Spirit, send a revival to this nation. +[1712.94 --> 1718.94] Breathe on us again. +[1718.94 --> 1720.94] Breathe on us again. +[1720.94 --> 1722.94] Breathe on us again. +[1722.94 --> 1727.94] Breathe on us again. +[1727.94 --> 1728.94] Breathe on us again. +[1728.94 --> 1731.94] O Lord, restore the church that bears your name. +[1731.94 --> 1734.94] O Lord, restore the church that bears your name. +[1734.94 --> 1741.94] O Lord, the church that bears your name. +[1741.94 --> 1746.94] O Spirit, send a revival to this nation. +[1746.94 --> 1748.94] O Spirit, send a revival to this nation. +[1748.94 --> 1762.94] Breathe on us again. +[1762.94 --> 1764.94] Breathe on us again. +[1764.94 --> 1769.94] Breathe on us again. +[1769.94 --> 1773.18] Breathe on us again. +[1799.94 --> 1814.12] When I fear my faith will fail, Christ will hold me fast. +[1814.12 --> 1822.12] When the tempter would prevail, He will hold me fast. +[1822.12 --> 1831.20] I could never keep my hold through life's fearful path. +[1831.62 --> 1840.34] For my love is often cold, He must hold me fast. +[1841.12 --> 1845.62] He will hold me fast. +[1845.62 --> 1849.52] He will hold me fast. +[1849.70 --> 1853.76] For my Savior loves me so. +[1854.68 --> 1859.62] He will hold me fast. +[1859.62 --> 1872.52] Those He saves are His delight. +[1872.96 --> 1876.28] Christ will hold me fast. +[1876.74 --> 1884.66] Precious in His holy sight, He will hold me fast. +[1884.66 --> 1889.24] He'll not let my soul be lost. +[1889.58 --> 1893.16] His promises shall last. +[1893.62 --> 1901.66] Bought by Him at such a cost, He will hold me fast. +[1901.66 --> 1907.42] He will hold me fast. +[1907.42 --> 1911.06] He will hold me fast. +[1911.06 --> 1915.10] For my Savior loves me so. +[1916.00 --> 1920.92] He will hold me fast. +[1920.92 --> 1934.24] For my life He bled and died. +[1934.24 --> 1938.24] Christ will hold me fast. +[1938.24 --> 1942.06] Justice has been satisfied. +[1943.56 --> 1947.28] He will hold me fast. +[1947.28 --> 1952.14] Raised with Him to endless life. +[1952.14 --> 1955.88] He will hold me fast. +[1955.88 --> 1960.30] Till our faith is turned to sight. +[1960.30 --> 1964.48] When He comes at last. +[1964.48 --> 1969.48] He will hold me fast. +[1969.48 --> 1973.30] He will hold me fast. +[1973.30 --> 1977.80] For my Savior loves me so. +[1977.84 --> 1991.26] He will hold me fast. +[1991.26 --> 1994.94] For my Savior loves me so. +[1995.40 --> 2000.86] He will hold me fast. +[2000.86 --> 2003.66] you may have a seat +[2030.86 --> 2060.84] my name is Lina and I'm a deacon here the first offering today is for the budget and the second is for friendship ministries they are in partnership with the CRC to establish friendship groups within congregations this ministry is designed to enable all people regardless of ability or disability +[2060.84 --> 2087.78] to become active members in God's family Proverbs 31 8 and 9 open your mouth to the mute for the rights of all who are destitute open your mouth judge righteously defend the rights of the poor and needy give what God has led you to give +[2090.84 --> 2119.52] God is able +[2119.52 --> 2124.50] He will never fail +[2124.50 --> 2129.92] He is almighty God +[2129.92 --> 2133.12] Greater than all we seek +[2133.12 --> 2136.80] Greater than all we ask +[2136.80 --> 2141.92] He has done great things +[2141.92 --> 2144.04] Lifted up +[2144.04 --> 2148.16] He defeated the grave +[2148.16 --> 2150.20] Raised to life +[2150.20 --> 2153.46] Our God is able +[2153.46 --> 2157.14] In His name +[2157.14 --> 2159.14] We overcome +[2159.14 --> 2162.82] For the Lord +[2162.82 --> 2166.04] Our God is able +[2178.16 --> 2182.20] God is with us +[2182.72 --> 2186.20] God is on our side +[2186.20 --> 2191.14] He will make a way +[2191.14 --> 2194.96] Far above all we know +[2194.96 --> 2198.32] Far above all we hope +[2198.32 --> 2203.14] He has done great things +[2203.14 --> 2205.18] Lifted up +[2205.18 --> 2209.18] He defeated the grave +[2209.18 --> 2211.18] Raised to life +[2211.18 --> 2214.12] Our God is able +[2214.12 --> 2217.12] In His name +[2217.12 --> 2220.12] We overcome +[2220.12 --> 2223.12] For the Lord +[2223.12 --> 2226.12] Our God is able +[2226.12 --> 2227.16] God is able +[2227.16 --> 2243.68] God is with us +[2243.68 --> 2246.00] He will go before +[2246.00 --> 2249.40] He will never leave us +[2249.40 --> 2252.10] He will never leave us +[2252.10 --> 2255.10] God is for us +[2255.10 --> 2255.68] God is for us +[2255.68 --> 2258.44] He has open arms +[2258.44 --> 2261.38] He will never fail us +[2261.38 --> 2264.38] He will never fail us +[2264.38 --> 2266.14] Lifted up +[2266.14 --> 2270.36] He defeated the grave +[2270.36 --> 2272.28] Raised to life +[2272.28 --> 2275.08] Our God is able +[2275.08 --> 2277.12] In His name +[2277.12 --> 2279.12] In His name +[2279.12 --> 2281.12] We overcome +[2281.12 --> 2284.12] For the Lord +[2284.12 --> 2287.12] Our God is able +[2287.12 --> 2289.12] In His name +[2289.12 --> 2291.12] We overcome +[2291.12 --> 2292.12] For the Lord +[2292.12 --> 2293.12] Our God is able +[2293.12 --> 2295.12] Our God is able +[2295.12 --> 2313.16] For the Lord +[2313.16 --> 2317.16] Our God is able +[2317.16 --> 2319.16] For the Lord +[2319.16 --> 2323.16] Our God is able +[2323.16 --> 2325.34] To the Lord +[2325.34 --> 2325.70] We overcome +[2325.70 --> 2327.30] Our God is able +[2327.30 --> 2328.20] To the Lord +[2328.20 --> 2329.20] Our God is able +[2329.20 --> 2330.08] To the Lord +[2330.08 --> 2331.26] We overcome +[2331.26 --> 2332.20] Our God is able +[2332.20 --> 2333.20] To the Lord +[2333.20 --> 2334.20] Our God is able +[2334.20 --> 2335.20] To the Lord +[2335.20 --> 2336.20] Our God is able +[2336.20 --> 2337.20] To the Lord +[2337.20 --> 2338.20] Our God is able +[2338.20 --> 2339.20] To the Lord +[2339.20 --> 2340.90] Come on up kids +[2340.90 --> 2341.82] It's time for +[2341.82 --> 2342.50] Kids Corner +[2342.50 --> 2345.66] Anybody aged +[2345.66 --> 2347.14] Grade 4 and under +[2347.14 --> 2348.02] Or really anybody +[2348.02 --> 2348.52] At all +[2348.52 --> 2349.14] Come on up +[2349.14 --> 2349.88] To the front +[2349.88 --> 2359.32] All right +[2359.32 --> 2360.06] Who's ready +[2360.06 --> 2360.94] To say hi +[2360.94 --> 2361.66] To Hank +[2361.66 --> 2364.58] Hi kids +[2364.58 --> 2365.72] How are you doing +[2365.72 --> 2368.16] Excellent +[2368.16 --> 2368.46] Hank +[2368.46 --> 2369.16] What were you up +[2369.16 --> 2369.84] To this weekend +[2369.84 --> 2371.64] I had care group +[2371.64 --> 2372.70] Care group +[2372.70 --> 2373.96] That's fun +[2373.96 --> 2374.36] I didn't know +[2374.36 --> 2375.14] You were in a care group +[2375.14 --> 2376.38] Do you think +[2376.38 --> 2376.82] The kids know +[2376.82 --> 2377.64] What care group is +[2377.64 --> 2378.52] Let's ask +[2378.52 --> 2379.22] Kids do you know +[2379.22 --> 2380.04] What care group is +[2380.04 --> 2380.96] What's a care group +[2380.96 --> 2382.04] Anybody know +[2382.04 --> 2382.40] Does anybody +[2382.40 --> 2383.50] Anybody's parents +[2383.50 --> 2384.28] In a care group +[2384.28 --> 2386.50] No anybody know +[2386.50 --> 2387.60] Care group +[2387.60 --> 2388.58] Is something +[2388.58 --> 2390.48] Where a group +[2390.48 --> 2391.38] Of people get together +[2391.38 --> 2392.04] And they talk +[2392.04 --> 2392.88] About their life +[2392.88 --> 2393.44] And they talk +[2393.44 --> 2394.34] About God +[2394.34 --> 2395.46] And they pray together +[2395.46 --> 2396.72] And they help each other +[2396.72 --> 2397.40] Is that right Hank +[2397.40 --> 2398.10] Mm-hmm +[2398.10 --> 2399.80] I have a care group too +[2399.80 --> 2400.84] Should we meet +[2400.84 --> 2401.92] Hank's care group +[2401.92 --> 2402.70] Yeah +[2402.70 --> 2403.48] Do you have +[2403.48 --> 2404.16] Can we do that Hank +[2404.16 --> 2404.70] We can +[2404.70 --> 2405.60] I got pictures +[2405.60 --> 2406.62] All right +[2406.62 --> 2408.00] There's pictures up ahead here +[2408.00 --> 2408.40] Shall we see +[2408.40 --> 2409.06] Are you going to +[2409.06 --> 2409.74] Introduce us Hank +[2409.74 --> 2410.04] Yep +[2410.04 --> 2412.38] This is Horace the horse +[2412.38 --> 2414.10] He's the lead +[2414.10 --> 2415.10] He talks a lot +[2415.10 --> 2416.16] He's the leader +[2416.16 --> 2416.94] Every care group +[2416.94 --> 2417.94] Has someone who talks a lot +[2417.94 --> 2418.16] Hank +[2418.16 --> 2419.06] That's not a surprise +[2419.06 --> 2420.00] Well that's Horace +[2420.00 --> 2421.00] He's a nice guy +[2421.00 --> 2422.22] He leads us +[2422.22 --> 2422.86] All right +[2422.86 --> 2423.56] Who's next +[2423.56 --> 2426.62] Rosemary the raccoon +[2426.62 --> 2428.08] Oh she looks a little bit +[2428.08 --> 2429.02] Tough on the outside +[2429.02 --> 2430.44] She is a little tough +[2430.44 --> 2431.16] On the outside +[2431.16 --> 2432.86] But she's so sweet +[2432.86 --> 2433.88] On the inside +[2433.88 --> 2435.06] Oh that's nice +[2435.06 --> 2435.92] She seems lovely +[2435.92 --> 2436.64] Who's next +[2436.64 --> 2439.52] Sawyer Sloth +[2439.52 --> 2441.26] He's usually late +[2441.26 --> 2442.36] Oh is he +[2442.36 --> 2443.08] Yeah +[2443.08 --> 2443.90] You know what +[2443.90 --> 2444.40] Every care group +[2444.40 --> 2445.14] Has one of them too +[2445.14 --> 2445.58] Don't they +[2445.58 --> 2446.10] Mm-hmm +[2446.10 --> 2446.96] All right +[2446.96 --> 2447.60] Who's next +[2447.60 --> 2450.22] Gwendolyn the gator +[2450.22 --> 2451.88] She's one of my favorites +[2451.88 --> 2453.60] She looks so nice +[2453.60 --> 2454.32] Mm-hmm +[2454.32 --> 2457.34] She has the biggest smile +[2457.34 --> 2459.96] And she's a vegan +[2459.96 --> 2460.78] A vegan +[2460.78 --> 2461.82] Really +[2461.82 --> 2463.00] That's surprising +[2463.00 --> 2463.64] Yeah +[2463.64 --> 2465.20] Do you know how you can tell +[2465.20 --> 2466.04] If someone's a vegan +[2466.04 --> 2467.34] How Hank +[2467.34 --> 2468.46] You don't have to +[2468.46 --> 2469.18] They'll tell you +[2469.18 --> 2470.06] Oh that's true +[2470.06 --> 2471.66] That's a good point Hank +[2471.66 --> 2472.60] You make a good point +[2472.60 --> 2473.22] All right +[2473.22 --> 2473.90] Who's next +[2473.90 --> 2477.06] Cynthia the squirrel +[2477.06 --> 2479.60] I chased her for years +[2479.60 --> 2482.64] Did you ever catch her +[2482.64 --> 2483.68] No she's too fast +[2483.68 --> 2485.74] But she's very quick too +[2485.74 --> 2486.94] Very smart Cynthia +[2486.94 --> 2487.86] She's so nice +[2487.86 --> 2489.12] And who else do we have +[2489.12 --> 2490.34] It's the last one +[2490.34 --> 2492.20] Craig the chameleon +[2492.20 --> 2492.92] Oh +[2492.92 --> 2494.42] He disappears sometimes +[2494.42 --> 2495.68] So we don't always see him +[2495.68 --> 2496.86] But he's there +[2496.86 --> 2497.98] Well that seems like +[2497.98 --> 2499.10] Such a good care group Hank +[2499.10 --> 2500.30] Yeah I like them all +[2500.30 --> 2501.42] They're so nice +[2501.42 --> 2502.22] Do you know that +[2502.22 --> 2503.34] We're going to talk about +[2503.34 --> 2505.20] What it means to be a part of a group +[2505.20 --> 2506.50] And learning together +[2506.50 --> 2508.00] As God's family +[2508.00 --> 2509.28] And Jesus did that too +[2509.28 --> 2511.48] Jesus had a bunch of people +[2511.48 --> 2512.22] That followed him +[2512.22 --> 2512.96] Called the disciples +[2512.96 --> 2513.86] And he taught them +[2513.86 --> 2514.78] And they learned together +[2514.78 --> 2515.22] As a group +[2515.22 --> 2516.50] So we're going to talk about that +[2516.50 --> 2517.08] In the back +[2517.08 --> 2517.92] Is that a good idea +[2517.92 --> 2518.96] Should we do that +[2518.96 --> 2519.64] All right +[2519.64 --> 2520.58] We're going to pray +[2520.58 --> 2521.44] Yeah let's pray +[2521.44 --> 2522.42] And then we'll go to +[2522.42 --> 2523.30] Children's worship time +[2523.30 --> 2523.56] Okay +[2523.56 --> 2524.68] All right +[2524.68 --> 2525.66] Hank should pray +[2525.66 --> 2526.58] Oh you know what +[2526.58 --> 2527.88] Hank do you think you can pray +[2527.88 --> 2529.18] Maybe next time +[2529.18 --> 2529.60] All right +[2529.60 --> 2530.28] Maybe next time +[2530.28 --> 2530.76] Hank will pray +[2530.76 --> 2531.04] Okay +[2531.04 --> 2532.00] All right +[2532.00 --> 2532.94] Let's bow our heads +[2532.94 --> 2533.70] And let's pray +[2533.70 --> 2534.08] Dear God +[2534.08 --> 2534.92] Thank you for this day +[2534.92 --> 2535.54] Thank you that we could +[2535.54 --> 2536.12] Come to church +[2536.12 --> 2537.00] That we could go to +[2537.00 --> 2537.90] Children's worship time +[2537.90 --> 2538.48] And that the grown ups +[2538.48 --> 2539.28] Could stay back here +[2539.28 --> 2540.30] Be with us now +[2540.30 --> 2541.54] As we learn more about you +[2541.54 --> 2542.48] And what it means +[2542.48 --> 2543.86] To be a part of your family +[2543.86 --> 2545.30] We pray this in your name +[2545.30 --> 2546.54] Amen +[2546.54 --> 2547.34] All right +[2547.34 --> 2548.14] Let's stand up +[2548.14 --> 2551.32] And do the kids blessing +[2551.32 --> 2554.30] And let's say +[2554.30 --> 2555.44] The Lord be with you together +[2555.44 --> 2555.94] Are you ready? +[2555.94 --> 2558.54] The Lord be with you +[2558.54 --> 2560.34] And I'll hold you +[2560.34 --> 2581.02] Good morning everyone +[2581.02 --> 2584.22] My name's Eric +[2584.22 --> 2585.58] I'm one of the elders here as well +[2585.58 --> 2586.80] We had a council meeting +[2586.80 --> 2587.78] About a week and a half ago +[2587.78 --> 2590.48] So I was just going to give a little update +[2590.48 --> 2590.94] This morning +[2590.94 --> 2593.28] What was on a bit of the agenda there +[2593.28 --> 2595.20] A week and a half ago +[2595.20 --> 2597.62] First thing we did +[2597.62 --> 2598.94] We did a lot of work +[2598.94 --> 2600.20] On reviewing job descriptions +[2600.20 --> 2601.46] For all our part time staff +[2601.46 --> 2602.82] So we worked on that +[2602.82 --> 2604.90] And got that all tidied up +[2604.90 --> 2606.50] For the future +[2606.50 --> 2608.16] We're grateful for all the work +[2608.16 --> 2610.00] All our part time staff do here +[2610.00 --> 2610.74] From in the office +[2610.74 --> 2611.90] And the cleaning staff +[2611.90 --> 2612.86] And all that kind of stuff +[2612.86 --> 2614.72] So we did that +[2614.72 --> 2617.32] There's a +[2617.32 --> 2617.90] We're hiring +[2617.90 --> 2618.54] We're looking for +[2618.54 --> 2620.32] A communications administrator +[2620.32 --> 2621.60] So I'm sure that's been +[2621.60 --> 2622.42] Mentioned here +[2622.42 --> 2623.56] From the pulpit for a while +[2623.56 --> 2625.28] So if we have one more week +[2625.28 --> 2627.48] To accept applications for that +[2627.48 --> 2628.38] So if you're interested +[2628.38 --> 2629.02] In that position +[2629.02 --> 2630.76] Please take care of that +[2630.76 --> 2631.20] This week +[2631.20 --> 2633.46] We have a report +[2633.46 --> 2634.22] From the elders +[2634.22 --> 2635.78] On special services +[2635.78 --> 2637.34] We talked a bit about that +[2637.34 --> 2638.10] At the council meeting +[2638.10 --> 2639.10] But we actually have a video +[2639.10 --> 2640.24] About it this morning +[2640.24 --> 2641.44] That we'd like to share with you +[2641.44 --> 2651.94] The worship ministries team +[2651.94 --> 2652.62] About a year ago +[2652.62 --> 2654.14] The worship ministries team +[2654.14 --> 2654.96] Asked the elders +[2654.96 --> 2655.74] To think about +[2655.74 --> 2657.34] Which special worship services +[2657.34 --> 2658.00] We will call them together for +[2658.00 --> 2658.84] In response to that +[2658.84 --> 2659.46] As elders +[2659.46 --> 2660.70] In response to that +[2660.70 --> 2661.28] As elders +[2661.28 --> 2663.20] We have spent the last year or so +[2663.20 --> 2664.00] Thinking about +[2664.00 --> 2664.82] Worship or worship +[2664.82 --> 2665.70] And the importance of +[2665.70 --> 2667.14] Gathering or worship together +[2667.14 --> 2668.12] As a church family +[2668.12 --> 2669.72] As Luke writes +[2669.72 --> 2670.76] The book of Acts +[2670.76 --> 2671.94] From the beginning +[2671.94 --> 2674.16] Until today +[2674.16 --> 2675.64] The church has always gathered +[2675.64 --> 2676.88] Devoting themselves +[2676.88 --> 2678.12] To the apostles teaching +[2678.12 --> 2679.26] To the fellowship +[2679.26 --> 2680.76] To the breaking of bread +[2680.76 --> 2681.26] And prayer +[2681.26 --> 2682.10] The church has always held +[2682.10 --> 2684.28] The church has always held +[2684.28 --> 2685.44] The importance of gathering +[2685.44 --> 2686.00] For worship +[2686.00 --> 2686.94] In the life of the church +[2686.94 --> 2688.98] In the life of the church +[2688.98 --> 2689.60] Many of those special services +[2689.60 --> 2692.76] Do not fall on Sundays +[2692.76 --> 2693.68] Christmas +[2693.68 --> 2694.90] Special services include +[2694.90 --> 2695.40] New Year's +[2695.40 --> 2695.70] Christmas +[2695.70 --> 2696.72] New Year's Day +[2696.72 --> 2697.64] Ash Wednesday +[2697.64 --> 2698.56] New Year's Day +[2698.56 --> 2699.64] Ash Wednesday +[2699.64 --> 2700.88] Good Friday +[2700.88 --> 2701.50] Ash Wednesday +[2701.50 --> 2701.76] Good Friday +[2701.76 --> 2702.26] And Thanksgiving Day +[2702.26 --> 2703.64] It is these specific services +[2703.64 --> 2706.88] That the elders have spent the last year +[2706.88 --> 2707.58] Looking at reform +[2707.58 --> 2708.64] History and tradition +[2708.64 --> 2709.44] Looking at reform +[2709.44 --> 2710.50] History and tradition +[2710.50 --> 2712.04] As well as the church order +[2712.04 --> 2713.22] Of Christian reform church +[2713.22 --> 2714.86] We have used two principles +[2714.86 --> 2715.78] To guide our discussion +[2715.78 --> 2717.02] And our conclusions +[2717.02 --> 2718.06] To how we will observe +[2718.06 --> 2719.14] These two principles are +[2719.14 --> 2719.94] Following the +[2719.94 --> 2721.02] Those two principles are +[2721.02 --> 2721.78] Following the +[2721.78 --> 2722.32] Looting ourselves +[2722.32 --> 2722.70] In the calendar +[2722.70 --> 2723.36] Of scripture +[2723.36 --> 2724.22] And rooting ourselves +[2724.22 --> 2725.10] In the drama of scripture +[2725.10 --> 2725.96] And gather as many of our church families +[2725.96 --> 2726.24] Possible +[2726.24 --> 2727.82] To gather as many of our church families +[2727.82 --> 2730.16] One of the unique aspects of Christianity +[2730.16 --> 2732.06] One of the unique aspects of Christianity +[2732.06 --> 2732.74] Is our +[2732.74 --> 2734.32] The incarnation actually happened +[2734.32 --> 2736.12] The incarnation actually happened +[2736.12 --> 2737.82] Jesus actually lived +[2737.82 --> 2738.86] And walked on the earth +[2738.86 --> 2738.94] He died on a Roman cross +[2738.94 --> 2740.78] He died on a Roman cross +[2740.78 --> 2741.16] The tomb is actually empty +[2741.16 --> 2743.56] And Jesus has ascended to the right hand +[2743.56 --> 2744.40] And God's Father +[2744.40 --> 2746.58] Our worship together +[2746.58 --> 2747.74] Invites us to live +[2747.74 --> 2748.42] Our worship together +[2748.42 --> 2749.68] Invites us to live +[2749.68 --> 2750.74] Into the redemption +[2750.74 --> 2751.48] Christmas +[2751.48 --> 2752.24] Ash Wednesday +[2752.24 --> 2753.10] Christmas +[2753.10 --> 2754.58] And Ascension Day +[2754.58 --> 2755.20] Good Friday +[2755.20 --> 2756.34] And Ascension Day +[2756.34 --> 2758.16] Will continue to be days +[2758.16 --> 2759.86] Where our church is called to gather +[2759.86 --> 2760.58] As a family +[2760.58 --> 2761.44] New years is a season +[2761.44 --> 2762.38] Where we look back +[2762.38 --> 2763.58] On what God has done +[2763.58 --> 2764.38] Where we look back +[2764.38 --> 2765.48] On what God has done +[2765.48 --> 2766.14] In the past year +[2766.14 --> 2767.72] And where we anticipate +[2767.72 --> 2768.56] With excitement +[2768.56 --> 2769.78] What God might do +[2769.78 --> 2770.22] Likewise +[2770.22 --> 2771.72] Thanksgiving is a season +[2771.72 --> 2772.06] Likewise +[2772.06 --> 2773.60] Thanksgiving is a season +[2773.60 --> 2774.34] Where we are great +[2774.34 --> 2774.88] Giving to God +[2774.88 --> 2775.82] For all the blessings +[2775.82 --> 2776.54] He has given us +[2776.54 --> 2777.00] We believe +[2777.00 --> 2777.90] That the best way +[2777.90 --> 2778.34] To gather +[2778.34 --> 2779.26] As many of us +[2779.26 --> 2779.80] As possible +[2779.80 --> 2780.42] To celebrate +[2780.42 --> 2781.00] New years +[2781.00 --> 2782.20] Is to do so +[2782.20 --> 2783.28] On the first Sunday +[2783.28 --> 2784.16] Is to do so +[2784.16 --> 2785.02] On the first Sunday +[2785.02 --> 2785.48] And the best way +[2785.48 --> 2786.52] To celebrate Thanksgiving +[2786.52 --> 2787.38] And the best way +[2787.38 --> 2788.34] To celebrate Thanksgiving +[2788.34 --> 2789.54] Is to do so +[2789.54 --> 2790.20] On the Sunday +[2790.20 --> 2791.52] Preceding Thanksgiving +[2791.52 --> 2791.84] Monday +[2791.84 --> 2791.90] In this way +[2791.90 --> 2792.86] We continue to observe +[2792.86 --> 2793.64] Those occasions +[2793.64 --> 2794.76] And do so +[2794.76 --> 2795.40] In those occasions +[2795.40 --> 2797.00] We do so in a way +[2797.00 --> 2798.48] More meaningfully connected +[2798.48 --> 2799.00] To the worship +[2799.00 --> 2800.42] By making these small changes +[2800.42 --> 2801.22] We believe +[2801.22 --> 2802.68] To live into the redemption +[2802.68 --> 2803.54] We are +[2803.54 --> 2804.48] To live into the redemption +[2804.48 --> 2805.60] More comprehensively +[2805.60 --> 2808.80] Gather the family of believers +[2808.80 --> 2809.68] If you would like to see +[2809.68 --> 2810.88] The full one page report +[2810.88 --> 2811.56] If you would like to see +[2811.56 --> 2812.72] The full one page report +[2812.72 --> 2813.46] From the elders +[2813.46 --> 2814.18] These decisions +[2814.18 --> 2815.34] From the elders +[2815.34 --> 2816.50] It has been linked below +[2816.50 --> 2818.88] In the description box +[2818.88 --> 2819.66] If you would like to have +[2819.66 --> 2820.36] More information +[2820.36 --> 2822.16] Or ask any questions +[2822.16 --> 2823.60] Please speak to any of the elders +[2823.60 --> 2824.20] Or pastors +[2824.20 --> 2826.66] We would be happy to hear from you +[2826.66 --> 2828.06] Thanks for watching +[2828.06 --> 2836.14] Okay thank you elders +[2836.14 --> 2836.80] For that video +[2836.80 --> 2837.60] That was a great video +[2837.60 --> 2840.42] Explaining the changes +[2840.42 --> 2840.96] We are making +[2840.96 --> 2842.98] With our services +[2842.98 --> 2846.08] Kevin already alerted +[2846.08 --> 2846.54] To the fact +[2846.54 --> 2847.34] That we +[2847.34 --> 2849.00] That Emmanuel +[2849.00 --> 2849.74] Is going to take on +[2849.74 --> 2850.66] The reactivate +[2850.66 --> 2851.60] Conference +[2851.60 --> 2852.32] And council +[2852.32 --> 2853.32] As well +[2853.32 --> 2854.20] Has supported +[2854.20 --> 2855.06] On your behalf +[2855.06 --> 2856.20] That Emmanuel +[2856.20 --> 2856.98] Take that on +[2856.98 --> 2858.24] And it was important +[2858.24 --> 2859.42] For all council members +[2859.42 --> 2860.86] That this conference +[2860.86 --> 2862.98] Continue to keep going +[2862.98 --> 2863.82] Despite changes +[2863.82 --> 2866.86] And youth pastors +[2866.86 --> 2867.74] In other churches +[2867.74 --> 2869.34] Not being around +[2869.34 --> 2870.00] Or resigning +[2870.00 --> 2870.72] And such +[2870.72 --> 2872.34] So that conference +[2872.34 --> 2873.32] Continues to happen +[2873.32 --> 2874.68] Classes BC +[2874.68 --> 2875.14] Is happening +[2875.14 --> 2876.26] March 7th and 8th +[2876.26 --> 2876.96] I think Dolores +[2876.96 --> 2877.60] Is heading up +[2877.60 --> 2879.00] The volunteers for that +[2879.00 --> 2879.72] So if you're interested +[2879.72 --> 2880.70] In helping during the day +[2880.70 --> 2882.46] We're hosting it here +[2882.46 --> 2882.92] At Emmanuel +[2882.92 --> 2884.70] So thank you +[2884.70 --> 2885.74] For those who've +[2885.74 --> 2886.54] Already signed up +[2886.54 --> 2887.30] And there's a poster +[2887.30 --> 2887.88] Board outside +[2887.88 --> 2888.40] If you want to +[2888.40 --> 2889.10] Put your name on it +[2889.10 --> 2890.08] Or speak to Dolores +[2890.08 --> 2892.68] I got one more thing +[2892.68 --> 2893.20] To add +[2893.20 --> 2894.22] I was +[2894.22 --> 2895.18] I +[2895.18 --> 2896.12] You know the +[2896.12 --> 2897.24] Parable in the Bible +[2897.24 --> 2898.70] About the sheep +[2898.70 --> 2899.86] And the hundred sheep +[2899.86 --> 2900.86] And the one lost sheep +[2900.86 --> 2901.60] So as I was +[2901.60 --> 2902.92] On my Instagram +[2902.92 --> 2904.16] A couple weeks ago +[2904.16 --> 2905.00] I came across +[2905.00 --> 2905.74] This cool video +[2905.74 --> 2906.86] Do you ever wonder +[2906.86 --> 2908.40] What that one lost sheep +[2908.40 --> 2909.18] Is like ever +[2909.18 --> 2910.28] At the one that got away +[2910.28 --> 2911.52] That Jesus says +[2911.52 --> 2912.48] That he went after +[2912.48 --> 2913.16] And brought back +[2913.16 --> 2913.70] To the fold +[2913.70 --> 2914.60] Well I'm going to +[2914.60 --> 2915.44] Show you a cool video +[2915.44 --> 2916.04] That I found +[2916.04 --> 2916.70] On Instagram +[2916.70 --> 2929.56] Anyway I leave you with that +[2929.56 --> 2930.24] Thank you +[2930.24 --> 2939.44] Good morning +[2939.44 --> 2940.88] My name is Ken +[2940.88 --> 2941.72] I'm an elder here +[2941.72 --> 2942.66] At Emmanuel Church +[2942.66 --> 2943.74] And this morning +[2943.74 --> 2945.12] I have the privilege +[2945.12 --> 2946.76] Of leading our brothers +[2946.76 --> 2947.52] And sisters together +[2947.52 --> 2948.92] In our church family prayer +[2948.92 --> 2950.06] Before we go into prayer +[2950.06 --> 2951.08] I just want to make +[2951.08 --> 2951.74] One more announcement +[2951.74 --> 2953.02] That next week +[2953.02 --> 2954.00] We will be having +[2954.00 --> 2955.74] The communion together +[2955.74 --> 2956.42] And we'll be having +[2956.42 --> 2957.08] The Lord's Supper +[2957.08 --> 2958.54] So take time this week +[2958.54 --> 2959.88] To think about that +[2959.88 --> 2960.56] Talk about that +[2960.56 --> 2961.32] Amongst your families +[2961.32 --> 2963.36] And to reflect on +[2963.36 --> 2963.86] What it means +[2963.86 --> 2964.66] To come to the table +[2964.66 --> 2965.74] And to prepare your hearts +[2965.74 --> 2967.44] So now let's go together +[2967.44 --> 2968.88] In our family prayer +[2968.88 --> 2971.54] Lord God +[2971.54 --> 2972.78] Our Father in Heaven +[2972.78 --> 2974.04] How majestic +[2974.04 --> 2975.06] Is your name +[2975.06 --> 2975.96] Above the earth +[2975.96 --> 2977.16] The heavens +[2977.16 --> 2978.26] Declare your glory +[2978.26 --> 2979.14] The skies +[2979.14 --> 2980.26] Proclaim the works +[2980.26 --> 2980.88] Of your hands +[2980.88 --> 2982.56] Day after day +[2982.56 --> 2983.86] They pour out speech +[2983.86 --> 2984.98] Night after night +[2984.98 --> 2986.24] They reveal knowledge +[2986.24 --> 2987.76] And while the skies +[2987.76 --> 2988.30] And the heavens +[2988.30 --> 2989.66] Don't use audible sounds +[2989.66 --> 2990.52] Their voices +[2990.52 --> 2991.50] Still go out +[2991.50 --> 2992.68] Into all the earth +[2992.68 --> 2993.74] And their words +[2993.74 --> 2994.42] To the ends +[2994.42 --> 2995.00] Of the world +[2995.00 --> 2996.90] Lord we see +[2996.90 --> 2997.52] And experience +[2997.52 --> 2998.64] And know your glory +[2998.64 --> 2999.76] So we're gathered +[2999.76 --> 3000.76] Here together today +[3000.76 --> 3001.40] As your people +[3001.40 --> 3002.82] At Emmanuel Church +[3002.82 --> 3003.56] To sing praise +[3003.56 --> 3004.12] To your name +[3004.12 --> 3005.18] And to unite our hearts +[3005.18 --> 3006.02] Together in worship +[3006.02 --> 3007.22] To hear your word +[3007.22 --> 3007.84] And to pray +[3007.84 --> 3009.64] And we thank you +[3009.64 --> 3009.92] Lord +[3009.92 --> 3011.14] For all the ministries +[3011.14 --> 3011.76] That Emmanuel +[3011.76 --> 3012.54] Has been blessed +[3012.54 --> 3013.36] With the opportunities +[3013.36 --> 3014.40] To participate in +[3014.40 --> 3015.90] We ask Lord +[3015.90 --> 3016.68] That you give our church +[3016.68 --> 3017.74] What we stand in need of +[3017.74 --> 3019.24] To minister effectively +[3019.24 --> 3020.12] To each other +[3020.12 --> 3021.20] And to the world +[3021.20 --> 3021.86] Around us +[3021.86 --> 3023.46] We know that you gave +[3023.46 --> 3024.08] The apostles +[3024.08 --> 3025.12] The prophets +[3025.12 --> 3026.06] The evangelists +[3026.06 --> 3026.80] The pastors +[3026.80 --> 3027.54] And the teachers +[3027.54 --> 3029.00] To equip your people +[3029.00 --> 3030.30] For works of service +[3030.30 --> 3031.86] So that the body of Christ +[3031.86 --> 3032.76] May be built up +[3032.76 --> 3034.12] Lord we ask +[3034.12 --> 3035.06] That you build us up +[3035.06 --> 3035.86] As your church +[3035.86 --> 3037.18] To the whole measure +[3037.18 --> 3038.22] And fullness of Christ +[3038.22 --> 3040.64] And as a church +[3040.64 --> 3042.04] And extended communities +[3042.04 --> 3043.16] Lord our lives +[3043.16 --> 3043.86] Have been touched +[3043.86 --> 3044.90] By the loss +[3044.90 --> 3045.62] Of loved ones +[3045.62 --> 3046.40] Again this week +[3046.40 --> 3047.92] Lord we pray +[3047.92 --> 3048.74] For the family +[3048.74 --> 3049.32] And friends +[3049.32 --> 3050.08] Of young Matthew +[3050.08 --> 3051.10] Who passed away +[3051.10 --> 3052.14] Suddenly a week ago +[3052.14 --> 3053.70] As his family +[3053.70 --> 3054.22] And friends +[3054.22 --> 3054.66] Are mourning +[3054.66 --> 3055.50] This heavy loss +[3055.50 --> 3056.54] Lord we ask +[3056.54 --> 3057.38] That you bless them +[3057.38 --> 3058.12] With comfort +[3058.12 --> 3059.04] That only you +[3059.04 --> 3059.64] Can provide +[3059.64 --> 3061.84] We also lift up +[3061.84 --> 3062.70] Others in our midst +[3062.70 --> 3063.86] Lord who are carrying +[3063.86 --> 3064.84] The burden of loss +[3064.84 --> 3065.98] We think of the +[3065.98 --> 3066.70] Grimm and Heinen +[3066.70 --> 3067.72] And Hanson families +[3067.72 --> 3068.62] Who are preparing +[3068.62 --> 3069.88] For the memorial service +[3069.88 --> 3071.08] For Helen mid-month +[3071.08 --> 3072.98] We also think of others +[3072.98 --> 3073.68] Who have lost +[3073.68 --> 3074.86] Near and dear loved ones +[3074.86 --> 3075.96] Over the past months +[3075.96 --> 3076.84] And even years +[3076.84 --> 3078.72] Lord we read in scripture +[3078.72 --> 3080.02] That you will wipe away +[3080.02 --> 3081.38] Every tear from our eyes +[3081.38 --> 3082.84] And that you are close +[3082.84 --> 3083.94] To the broken hearted +[3083.94 --> 3085.62] And that you +[3085.62 --> 3087.38] You save those +[3087.38 --> 3088.98] Who are crushed in spirit +[3088.98 --> 3090.50] Help us Lord +[3090.50 --> 3091.88] To experience your closeness +[3091.88 --> 3092.72] And to give you +[3092.72 --> 3093.56] All of our tears +[3093.56 --> 3094.58] As we mourn +[3094.58 --> 3095.68] And grieve our losses +[3095.68 --> 3097.88] And Lord we lift up +[3097.88 --> 3098.76] All those that we know +[3098.76 --> 3099.94] Of that are dealing +[3099.94 --> 3101.62] With illness and pain +[3101.62 --> 3103.52] Lord we know and trust +[3103.52 --> 3104.56] That you are the God +[3104.56 --> 3105.70] Who heals our diseases +[3105.70 --> 3107.24] And we ask you +[3107.24 --> 3108.54] For healing in our lives +[3108.54 --> 3110.48] We look to the world +[3110.48 --> 3111.14] Around us Lord +[3111.14 --> 3111.84] And we confess +[3111.84 --> 3112.80] That as humanity +[3112.80 --> 3114.20] We have often failed +[3114.20 --> 3114.88] To remember +[3114.88 --> 3116.36] That the earth is yours +[3116.36 --> 3117.48] And everything in it +[3117.48 --> 3118.36] The world +[3118.36 --> 3119.32] And all who live in it +[3119.32 --> 3120.76] We look at the war +[3120.76 --> 3121.30] In Ukraine +[3121.30 --> 3122.34] And Lord we ask +[3122.34 --> 3122.92] That you perform +[3122.92 --> 3123.80] Changing works +[3123.80 --> 3124.40] In the hearts +[3124.40 --> 3124.98] Of the people +[3124.98 --> 3126.28] To allow this conflict +[3126.28 --> 3127.38] To come to an end +[3127.38 --> 3129.42] We pray for the numerous +[3129.42 --> 3130.32] Other conflicts +[3130.32 --> 3131.28] That are taking place +[3131.28 --> 3132.04] In various places +[3132.04 --> 3132.68] Around the world +[3132.68 --> 3134.12] So many Lord +[3134.12 --> 3135.26] That we cannot name them all +[3135.26 --> 3136.60] Forgive us +[3136.60 --> 3137.50] For our indifference +[3137.50 --> 3138.08] At times +[3138.08 --> 3139.38] And Lord we pray +[3139.38 --> 3140.70] For all political leaders +[3140.70 --> 3141.50] At all levels +[3141.50 --> 3142.90] That they would serve +[3142.90 --> 3143.64] With justice +[3143.64 --> 3144.38] And integrity +[3144.38 --> 3145.72] And with the authority +[3145.72 --> 3147.06] That comes from only you +[3147.06 --> 3148.58] As there is no authority +[3148.58 --> 3149.34] Except that +[3149.34 --> 3150.44] Which you have established +[3150.44 --> 3152.36] We pray Lord +[3152.36 --> 3153.36] For our church leaders +[3153.36 --> 3154.44] For the staff +[3154.44 --> 3155.48] Pastors +[3155.48 --> 3156.70] Ministry leaders +[3156.70 --> 3158.08] And for council members +[3158.08 --> 3159.84] Help each of them Lord +[3159.84 --> 3161.10] To trust in you +[3161.10 --> 3162.14] With all their heart +[3162.14 --> 3163.26] And to lean not on +[3163.26 --> 3164.28] Their own understanding +[3164.28 --> 3165.60] We know +[3165.60 --> 3166.80] That if we acknowledge you +[3166.80 --> 3167.50] In all our ways +[3167.50 --> 3169.14] God you will direct our paths +[3169.14 --> 3170.26] Please help us +[3170.26 --> 3171.08] To acknowledge you +[3171.08 --> 3171.48] Always +[3171.48 --> 3172.68] And in everything +[3172.68 --> 3174.36] Lord this week +[3174.36 --> 3176.50] We pray for Jackie and Robin +[3176.50 --> 3177.46] As they will be traveling +[3177.46 --> 3178.46] To Grand Rapids +[3178.46 --> 3179.92] For the worship symposium +[3179.92 --> 3181.18] We pray God +[3181.18 --> 3181.68] That you give them +[3181.68 --> 3182.60] Traveling mercies +[3182.60 --> 3183.94] And bless this event +[3183.94 --> 3184.94] And its work +[3184.94 --> 3185.76] That it might have +[3185.76 --> 3186.82] A positive impact +[3186.82 --> 3188.60] And movement forward +[3188.60 --> 3189.46] In our worship +[3189.46 --> 3190.22] Here at Emmanuel +[3190.22 --> 3190.78] As well +[3190.78 --> 3193.52] Lord we thank you +[3193.52 --> 3194.70] That we have the opportunity +[3194.70 --> 3195.88] To participate +[3195.88 --> 3196.70] In the Lord's Supper +[3196.70 --> 3197.28] Next week +[3197.28 --> 3198.88] Help us prepare +[3198.88 --> 3199.50] Our hearts +[3199.50 --> 3200.50] And our families +[3200.50 --> 3201.56] And our relationships +[3201.56 --> 3202.30] With our brothers +[3202.30 --> 3203.40] And sisters this week +[3203.40 --> 3205.26] So that we can come together +[3205.26 --> 3206.08] To the table +[3206.08 --> 3207.00] Knowing that we are +[3207.00 --> 3207.56] One body +[3207.56 --> 3208.52] And sharing +[3208.52 --> 3209.42] In the same loaf +[3209.42 --> 3210.54] Participating +[3210.54 --> 3211.24] In the body +[3211.24 --> 3212.12] And blood of Christ +[3212.12 --> 3213.84] And now Lord +[3213.84 --> 3214.56] As we turn +[3214.56 --> 3215.42] To your word +[3215.42 --> 3216.50] And Pastor Chris +[3216.50 --> 3217.14] Leads us +[3217.14 --> 3218.18] Into further study +[3218.18 --> 3218.78] Of Paul's letter +[3218.78 --> 3219.38] To the Romans +[3219.38 --> 3220.32] We ask Lord +[3220.32 --> 3220.88] That you speak +[3220.88 --> 3221.70] Your words +[3221.70 --> 3222.56] To our hearts +[3222.56 --> 3223.42] Through his message +[3223.42 --> 3224.44] That the words +[3224.44 --> 3225.02] Of Christ +[3225.02 --> 3225.92] Can dwell in us +[3225.92 --> 3226.58] More richly +[3226.58 --> 3228.28] We ask all these things +[3228.28 --> 3228.70] Humbly +[3228.70 --> 3229.24] In the name +[3229.24 --> 3229.82] Of our Savior +[3229.82 --> 3230.24] And Lord +[3230.24 --> 3231.04] Jesus Christ +[3231.04 --> 3231.74] Amen +[3242.12 --> 3264.76] As Ken prayed +[3264.76 --> 3265.60] We're going to continue +[3265.60 --> 3266.86] This morning +[3266.86 --> 3267.64] In our worship +[3267.64 --> 3268.94] By going back +[3268.94 --> 3269.86] To the book +[3269.86 --> 3270.46] Of Romans +[3270.46 --> 3272.20] We have been +[3272.20 --> 3273.96] Here for a little bit +[3273.96 --> 3275.52] We're going to +[3275.52 --> 3276.80] Read together +[3276.80 --> 3278.76] From Romans 2 +[3278.76 --> 3280.40] The first 16 verses +[3280.40 --> 3281.58] It will be on screen +[3281.58 --> 3283.44] I encourage you +[3283.44 --> 3284.28] If you have a Bible +[3284.28 --> 3285.52] To open it up +[3285.52 --> 3286.84] And keep that open +[3286.84 --> 3287.50] In front of you +[3287.50 --> 3288.94] As we're going to +[3288.94 --> 3290.88] Refer back to it +[3290.88 --> 3291.80] Pretty regularly +[3291.80 --> 3292.22] Throughout +[3292.22 --> 3294.28] While you are finding it +[3294.28 --> 3295.46] I want to begin +[3295.46 --> 3296.04] Just with a +[3296.04 --> 3297.22] Bit of a story +[3297.22 --> 3300.16] Before I went +[3300.16 --> 3301.28] To university +[3301.28 --> 3302.34] Before I became +[3302.34 --> 3302.98] A pastor +[3302.98 --> 3305.24] I spent a year +[3305.24 --> 3305.92] And then +[3305.92 --> 3307.40] While I was in school +[3307.40 --> 3308.50] The next six +[3308.50 --> 3309.66] Or seven of them +[3309.66 --> 3311.62] Learning how to build houses +[3311.62 --> 3313.30] And learning framing +[3313.30 --> 3315.94] And so the first year +[3315.94 --> 3317.06] That I did so +[3317.06 --> 3318.88] I worked with my cousin +[3318.88 --> 3319.66] And my uncle +[3319.66 --> 3320.80] And we were building houses +[3320.80 --> 3322.16] In Ontario +[3322.16 --> 3323.08] In subdivisions +[3323.08 --> 3324.48] And if you've ever +[3324.48 --> 3325.84] Framed subdivision houses +[3325.84 --> 3326.68] You know you've got +[3326.68 --> 3327.92] Three or five days +[3327.92 --> 3329.02] To get the framing done +[3329.02 --> 3329.68] Because then +[3329.68 --> 3331.26] The next crew is coming in +[3331.26 --> 3332.52] And the next crew is coming in +[3332.52 --> 3333.98] And they crank him out +[3333.98 --> 3334.48] Pretty quick +[3334.48 --> 3335.66] And so it's not always +[3335.66 --> 3336.42] The best environment +[3336.42 --> 3337.90] To learn how to frame +[3337.90 --> 3339.48] Because you're moving +[3339.48 --> 3340.78] Really quickly +[3340.78 --> 3342.66] And I'll never forget +[3342.66 --> 3344.96] Must have been my second +[3344.96 --> 3345.90] Or third day +[3345.90 --> 3346.86] On the job +[3346.86 --> 3348.78] And there was +[3348.78 --> 3349.78] A point where +[3349.78 --> 3351.22] I had to nail together +[3351.22 --> 3351.98] Two boards +[3351.98 --> 3352.84] That were overhead +[3352.84 --> 3354.10] But there was only +[3354.10 --> 3355.90] Like a six inch gap +[3355.90 --> 3357.56] Where I could get my hammer +[3357.56 --> 3360.04] And then a three and a half inch spike +[3360.04 --> 3361.86] To try and nail it in +[3361.86 --> 3363.74] And so I couldn't actually +[3363.74 --> 3365.38] Like swing really well +[3365.38 --> 3366.08] Right +[3366.08 --> 3366.94] And I ended up +[3366.94 --> 3368.58] Turning the hammer sideways +[3368.58 --> 3370.02] Some of you know +[3370.02 --> 3370.96] This little trick right +[3370.96 --> 3371.60] And then you use the +[3371.60 --> 3373.02] The flat of the crux +[3373.02 --> 3373.48] Of the hammer +[3373.48 --> 3375.08] And then you slowly tap +[3375.08 --> 3379.12] There I tapped +[3379.12 --> 3379.64] And I tapped +[3379.64 --> 3380.16] And I tapped +[3380.16 --> 3380.68] And I tapped +[3380.68 --> 3381.68] With futility +[3381.68 --> 3382.72] Because the dale +[3382.72 --> 3383.52] Just wasn't going in +[3383.52 --> 3384.32] I couldn't get enough +[3384.32 --> 3385.70] Force behind it +[3385.70 --> 3387.06] And so for about +[3387.06 --> 3387.82] Twenty minutes +[3387.82 --> 3389.70] I stood there +[3389.70 --> 3390.74] Trying to bang +[3390.74 --> 3391.80] These nails in +[3391.80 --> 3392.80] And I look over +[3392.80 --> 3393.46] My shoulder +[3393.46 --> 3394.24] And my uncle +[3394.24 --> 3395.12] Who was the foreman +[3395.12 --> 3395.66] At the time +[3395.66 --> 3397.32] Is just laughing +[3397.32 --> 3398.30] Away +[3398.30 --> 3400.74] Looking at me +[3400.74 --> 3401.84] Shaking his head +[3401.84 --> 3403.62] He goes +[3403.62 --> 3403.92] Chris +[3403.92 --> 3404.92] What are you doing? +[3405.38 --> 3405.56] I'm like +[3405.56 --> 3406.14] I don't know +[3406.14 --> 3407.36] It's your job +[3407.36 --> 3408.04] You're supposed +[3408.04 --> 3408.90] To teach me this +[3408.90 --> 3410.34] He goes +[3410.34 --> 3410.58] Well +[3410.58 --> 3411.88] First of all +[3411.88 --> 3413.22] You're using +[3413.22 --> 3414.06] Your hammer wrong +[3414.06 --> 3415.56] Well +[3415.56 --> 3416.46] I know +[3416.46 --> 3416.86] That this is +[3416.86 --> 3416.98] How +[3416.98 --> 3418.80] This is good enough +[3418.80 --> 3419.44] Isn't it? +[3420.40 --> 3420.64] It's like +[3420.64 --> 3421.24] Well is it working? +[3422.46 --> 3422.90] No +[3422.90 --> 3424.16] Well then it's not +[3424.16 --> 3424.76] Good enough +[3424.76 --> 3425.18] Is it? +[3426.06 --> 3426.66] Fair point +[3426.66 --> 3427.48] Turns out +[3427.48 --> 3427.98] There's this thing +[3427.98 --> 3428.94] Called a palm nailer +[3428.94 --> 3429.56] You plug it into +[3429.56 --> 3430.22] An air compressor +[3430.22 --> 3430.76] And you just push +[3430.76 --> 3431.18] It on the nail +[3431.18 --> 3431.32] And it's +[3431.32 --> 3432.24] Done +[3432.24 --> 3433.16] Took about +[3433.16 --> 3433.84] Thirty seconds +[3433.84 --> 3434.64] Once he showed me +[3434.64 --> 3435.56] What it was to do +[3435.56 --> 3437.36] Why do I share +[3437.36 --> 3437.82] That story +[3437.82 --> 3438.66] As we come into this? +[3438.90 --> 3439.50] Introduction +[3439.50 --> 3441.96] There are times +[3441.96 --> 3442.76] And circumstances +[3442.76 --> 3443.70] And Paul is going to +[3443.70 --> 3444.76] Help us see that +[3444.76 --> 3445.28] Right? +[3445.36 --> 3446.72] Where in our life +[3446.72 --> 3447.38] We say +[3447.38 --> 3448.56] Good enough +[3448.56 --> 3450.70] And it's still +[3450.70 --> 3452.44] Not done right +[3452.44 --> 3453.76] Right? +[3453.80 --> 3454.76] Where we do the same thing +[3454.76 --> 3455.92] Over and over and over again +[3455.92 --> 3460.02] And we say +[3460.02 --> 3461.38] That should take care of it +[3461.38 --> 3463.30] And it's still +[3463.30 --> 3465.16] Not right +[3465.16 --> 3466.82] Hold that image +[3466.82 --> 3466.84] Hold that image +[3466.84 --> 3467.46] In your mind +[3467.46 --> 3468.32] As we read +[3468.32 --> 3469.60] Romans 2 +[3469.60 --> 3471.06] 1-16 +[3471.06 --> 3477.20] You therefore +[3477.20 --> 3479.32] Have no excuse +[3479.32 --> 3481.60] You who pass judgment +[3481.60 --> 3483.38] On someone else +[3483.38 --> 3485.20] For at whatever point +[3485.20 --> 3486.24] You judge another +[3486.24 --> 3488.04] You are condemning yourself +[3488.04 --> 3490.52] Because you who pass judgment +[3490.52 --> 3492.84] Do the same things +[3492.84 --> 3494.64] Now we know +[3494.64 --> 3495.66] That God's judgment +[3495.66 --> 3496.54] Against those +[3496.54 --> 3497.58] Who do such things +[3497.58 --> 3498.84] Is based on truth +[3498.84 --> 3499.80] So when you +[3499.80 --> 3500.86] A mere human being +[3500.86 --> 3502.06] Pass judgment on them +[3502.06 --> 3503.84] And yet do the same things +[3503.84 --> 3504.84] Do you think +[3504.84 --> 3505.54] You will escape +[3505.54 --> 3506.28] God's judgment? +[3507.28 --> 3508.60] Or do you show +[3508.60 --> 3509.24] Contempt +[3509.24 --> 3510.34] For the riches +[3510.34 --> 3511.46] Of his kindness +[3511.46 --> 3512.30] Forbearance +[3512.30 --> 3512.88] And patience +[3512.88 --> 3514.22] Not realizing +[3514.22 --> 3515.50] That God's kindness +[3515.50 --> 3516.34] Is intended +[3516.34 --> 3517.44] To lead you +[3517.44 --> 3518.30] To repentance +[3518.30 --> 3521.92] But because of +[3521.92 --> 3523.02] Your stubbornness +[3523.02 --> 3524.42] And your unrepentant heart +[3524.42 --> 3526.00] You are storing up +[3526.00 --> 3526.78] Wrath +[3526.78 --> 3527.86] Against yourself +[3527.86 --> 3528.82] For the day +[3528.82 --> 3530.18] Of God's wrath +[3530.18 --> 3531.70] When his righteous judgment +[3531.70 --> 3532.56] Will be revealed +[3532.56 --> 3535.58] God will repay +[3535.58 --> 3536.42] Each person +[3536.42 --> 3537.34] According to what +[3537.34 --> 3537.90] They have done +[3537.90 --> 3539.30] To those +[3539.30 --> 3540.50] Who by persistence +[3540.50 --> 3541.60] In doing good +[3541.60 --> 3542.48] Seek glory +[3542.48 --> 3543.10] Honor +[3543.10 --> 3544.30] And immortality +[3544.30 --> 3545.94] He will give +[3545.94 --> 3546.80] Eternal life +[3546.80 --> 3548.68] But for those +[3548.68 --> 3550.06] Who are self-seeking +[3550.06 --> 3551.20] And who reject the truth +[3551.20 --> 3552.08] And who follow evil +[3552.08 --> 3553.34] There will be wrath +[3553.34 --> 3553.96] And anger +[3553.96 --> 3556.26] There will be trouble +[3556.26 --> 3557.00] And distress +[3557.00 --> 3558.54] For every human being +[3558.54 --> 3559.38] Who does evil +[3559.38 --> 3560.64] First for the Jew +[3560.64 --> 3561.92] Then for the Gentile +[3561.92 --> 3563.30] But glory +[3563.30 --> 3563.62] Honor +[3563.62 --> 3564.18] And peace +[3564.18 --> 3564.92] For everyone +[3564.92 --> 3566.02] Who does good +[3566.02 --> 3567.08] First for the Jew +[3567.08 --> 3568.62] Then for the Gentile +[3568.62 --> 3570.16] For God does not +[3570.16 --> 3571.48] Show favoritism +[3571.48 --> 3573.80] All who sin +[3573.80 --> 3575.18] Apart from the law +[3575.18 --> 3576.30] Will also perish +[3576.30 --> 3577.60] Apart from the law +[3577.60 --> 3578.34] And all who sin +[3578.34 --> 3579.28] Under the law +[3579.28 --> 3580.38] Will be judged +[3580.38 --> 3581.62] By the law +[3581.62 --> 3582.92] For it is not +[3582.92 --> 3584.34] Those who hear the law +[3584.34 --> 3585.44] Who are righteous +[3585.44 --> 3586.28] In God's sight +[3586.28 --> 3586.82] But it is those +[3586.82 --> 3588.12] Who obey the law +[3588.12 --> 3589.06] Who are declared +[3589.06 --> 3590.02] Righteous +[3590.02 --> 3591.46] Indeed +[3591.46 --> 3592.90] When Gentiles +[3592.90 --> 3593.96] Who do not have the law +[3593.96 --> 3594.74] Do by nature +[3594.74 --> 3596.22] Things required by the law +[3596.22 --> 3597.16] They are a law +[3597.16 --> 3598.00] Unto themselves +[3598.00 --> 3598.96] Even though +[3598.96 --> 3600.14] They do not have the law +[3600.14 --> 3601.66] They show +[3601.66 --> 3602.46] That the requirements +[3602.46 --> 3603.20] Of the law +[3603.20 --> 3604.48] Are written on their hearts +[3604.48 --> 3605.66] Their consciences +[3605.66 --> 3606.82] Also bearing witness +[3606.82 --> 3608.84] And their thoughts +[3608.84 --> 3610.52] Sometimes accuse them +[3610.52 --> 3612.04] And at other times +[3612.04 --> 3613.24] Even defending them +[3613.24 --> 3615.58] This will take place +[3615.58 --> 3616.16] On the day +[3616.16 --> 3617.24] When God judges +[3617.24 --> 3618.22] People's secrets +[3618.22 --> 3619.66] Through Jesus Christ +[3619.66 --> 3622.18] As my gospel declares +[3622.18 --> 3624.60] This is the word of the Lord +[3624.60 --> 3630.18] Now +[3630.18 --> 3633.24] Probably don't have to +[3633.24 --> 3634.44] Tell you this +[3634.44 --> 3636.30] But for clarity's sake +[3636.30 --> 3637.62] That we live +[3637.62 --> 3638.62] In a time +[3638.62 --> 3639.70] And a place +[3639.70 --> 3641.20] That tells us +[3641.20 --> 3641.78] Generally +[3641.78 --> 3643.20] That good enough +[3643.20 --> 3644.76] Is good enough +[3644.76 --> 3647.44] What we will see +[3647.44 --> 3648.14] In the letter +[3648.14 --> 3649.04] To the Romans +[3649.04 --> 3649.74] Today +[3649.74 --> 3651.96] Is that good enough +[3651.96 --> 3653.16] Isn't +[3653.16 --> 3654.70] Good enough +[3654.70 --> 3656.22] Right +[3656.22 --> 3657.22] For all our +[3657.22 --> 3658.24] Religious effort +[3658.24 --> 3660.34] We need the gospel +[3660.34 --> 3662.42] Good enough +[3662.42 --> 3664.02] Isn't going to be +[3664.02 --> 3665.88] Good enough +[3665.88 --> 3667.90] Paul begins +[3667.90 --> 3668.76] In verse 1 +[3668.76 --> 3669.30] Of our text +[3669.30 --> 3671.14] He starts by saying +[3671.14 --> 3672.48] In one sentence +[3672.48 --> 3673.30] Almost what +[3673.30 --> 3674.52] Pastor Kevin said +[3674.52 --> 3675.68] Two weeks ago +[3675.68 --> 3676.46] He says +[3676.46 --> 3678.36] You have no excuse +[3678.36 --> 3679.74] You judge others +[3679.74 --> 3680.58] But fail +[3680.58 --> 3681.50] In another way +[3681.50 --> 3682.08] Right +[3682.08 --> 3683.80] At whatever point +[3683.80 --> 3684.74] You judge another +[3684.74 --> 3686.32] You are condemning yourself +[3686.32 --> 3687.40] Because you do +[3687.40 --> 3688.68] The same things +[3688.68 --> 3689.42] Now really quickly +[3689.42 --> 3689.72] Notice +[3689.72 --> 3690.06] He says +[3690.06 --> 3691.28] Same things +[3691.28 --> 3693.38] Not the same thing +[3693.38 --> 3695.10] Right +[3695.10 --> 3695.98] Paul isn't saying +[3695.98 --> 3696.86] That we all commit +[3696.86 --> 3698.18] The same sin +[3698.18 --> 3699.12] But he's saying +[3699.12 --> 3699.76] That we are all +[3699.76 --> 3701.32] Under sin +[3701.32 --> 3702.00] Right +[3702.00 --> 3702.98] We've all +[3702.98 --> 3703.98] And Kevin made this point +[3703.98 --> 3704.46] Really well +[3704.46 --> 3705.54] Suppressed the truth +[3705.54 --> 3706.98] Of God's revelation +[3706.98 --> 3708.22] We've all exchanged +[3708.22 --> 3709.18] God for some +[3709.18 --> 3710.38] Idolatry +[3710.38 --> 3711.54] And that shows up +[3711.54 --> 3712.18] In our lives +[3712.18 --> 3713.54] In big or small +[3713.54 --> 3716.12] In practical or impractical +[3716.12 --> 3718.22] In wicked and seemingly +[3718.22 --> 3719.92] Minor ways +[3719.92 --> 3720.62] Maybe even +[3720.62 --> 3723.14] In innocuous ways +[3723.14 --> 3727.32] The big picture point +[3727.32 --> 3728.94] That Paul I think +[3728.94 --> 3730.28] Wants us to see +[3730.28 --> 3731.32] In this letter +[3731.32 --> 3732.08] At this point +[3732.08 --> 3733.70] Is what do we do +[3733.70 --> 3735.74] When we realize +[3735.74 --> 3737.78] That truth +[3737.78 --> 3740.28] Right +[3740.28 --> 3740.88] It's the +[3740.88 --> 3742.74] Moralist +[3742.74 --> 3744.16] Among us +[3744.16 --> 3745.30] Who might say +[3745.30 --> 3747.24] That my stuff +[3747.24 --> 3748.36] Isn't so bad +[3748.36 --> 3749.96] Or +[3749.96 --> 3750.66] We might +[3750.66 --> 3751.98] Maybe we're more likely +[3751.98 --> 3752.30] To say +[3752.30 --> 3753.36] My stuff +[3753.36 --> 3754.16] Isn't as bad +[3754.16 --> 3755.98] As his stuff +[3755.98 --> 3757.46] Right +[3757.46 --> 3757.86] And we kind of +[3757.86 --> 3758.34] Look around +[3758.34 --> 3758.98] And as long as +[3758.98 --> 3759.52] There's someone +[3759.52 --> 3760.50] Worse than us +[3760.50 --> 3761.52] In our sort of sphere +[3761.52 --> 3762.10] We're like +[3762.10 --> 3762.30] Yeah +[3762.30 --> 3763.08] It's good enough +[3763.08 --> 3764.76] It's okay +[3764.76 --> 3767.12] It's the religious +[3767.12 --> 3768.04] Moralist +[3768.04 --> 3768.54] Who says +[3768.54 --> 3769.36] You know +[3769.36 --> 3770.22] I just need to do +[3770.22 --> 3770.98] A little bit better +[3770.98 --> 3772.50] I just need to avoid +[3772.50 --> 3773.90] The really bad stuff +[3773.90 --> 3774.84] And then +[3774.84 --> 3776.62] Balance the scales +[3776.62 --> 3778.40] With some really good stuff +[3778.40 --> 3779.86] And it'll be okay +[3779.86 --> 3782.56] The religious point +[3782.56 --> 3783.58] That Paul is +[3783.58 --> 3784.48] Addressing +[3784.48 --> 3786.36] Is the one that says +[3786.36 --> 3787.20] God +[3787.20 --> 3788.22] God or the gods +[3788.22 --> 3788.84] Right +[3788.84 --> 3790.54] Want a good person +[3790.54 --> 3792.28] And if you do +[3792.28 --> 3793.28] The right things +[3793.28 --> 3795.08] You'll get the reward +[3795.08 --> 3797.12] Whatever that reward +[3797.12 --> 3797.52] Might be +[3797.52 --> 3798.34] Or however you might +[3798.34 --> 3799.08] Define that +[3799.08 --> 3801.36] Now this way of thinking +[3801.36 --> 3802.30] About life +[3802.30 --> 3803.02] In the world +[3803.02 --> 3803.50] And about +[3803.50 --> 3805.14] Relationship to God +[3805.14 --> 3805.96] Or not +[3805.96 --> 3807.30] Relationship in the world +[3807.30 --> 3808.46] Was common +[3808.46 --> 3809.68] In Paul's day +[3809.68 --> 3810.50] And really +[3810.50 --> 3811.32] It continues +[3811.32 --> 3812.24] Through +[3812.24 --> 3813.14] Into today +[3813.14 --> 3815.12] The idea is +[3815.12 --> 3816.12] That if you do good +[3816.12 --> 3817.44] You will be blessed +[3817.44 --> 3818.76] Right +[3818.76 --> 3819.80] If you do the right thing +[3819.80 --> 3821.26] You'll get good things +[3821.26 --> 3822.98] And there's actually +[3822.98 --> 3824.94] A religious version +[3824.94 --> 3826.28] Of this idea +[3826.28 --> 3827.36] Right +[3827.36 --> 3828.78] Have you ever heard +[3828.78 --> 3829.54] Someone say +[3829.54 --> 3831.40] Maybe it's a friend +[3831.40 --> 3831.98] At school +[3831.98 --> 3833.72] Maybe it's one of your kids +[3833.72 --> 3834.54] Or someone you work with +[3834.54 --> 3835.06] But they say +[3835.06 --> 3836.04] Something like +[3836.04 --> 3837.70] You know +[3837.70 --> 3840.06] I don't really need +[3840.06 --> 3841.44] Church in my life +[3841.44 --> 3842.32] To be good +[3842.32 --> 3844.36] I can just be good +[3844.36 --> 3845.38] Right +[3845.38 --> 3846.38] I don't need to believe +[3846.38 --> 3846.98] In God +[3846.98 --> 3848.90] To be a moral person +[3848.90 --> 3849.76] I can just be +[3849.76 --> 3850.72] A moral person +[3850.72 --> 3852.42] Right +[3852.42 --> 3853.50] I'm calling that +[3853.50 --> 3854.32] Idea +[3854.32 --> 3855.74] A religious version +[3855.74 --> 3856.28] Of this +[3856.28 --> 3857.64] Because behind it +[3857.64 --> 3858.48] There's this almost +[3858.48 --> 3860.38] Dogmatic assumption +[3860.38 --> 3861.52] Right +[3861.52 --> 3861.94] There's this +[3861.94 --> 3863.08] Faith claim +[3863.08 --> 3864.12] That +[3864.12 --> 3864.72] You know +[3864.72 --> 3865.54] Being a quote +[3865.54 --> 3866.66] Good person +[3866.66 --> 3867.72] Is the point +[3867.72 --> 3868.18] Of it all +[3868.18 --> 3870.78] And this is pretty +[3870.78 --> 3871.60] Comprehensive in our +[3871.60 --> 3872.36] Society today +[3872.36 --> 3872.98] In fact +[3872.98 --> 3874.62] A few years ago +[3874.62 --> 3876.62] There was a +[3876.62 --> 3878.08] Study done by +[3878.08 --> 3878.86] A group of +[3878.86 --> 3880.26] Social scientists +[3880.26 --> 3881.50] Of +[3881.50 --> 3883.28] Primarily young people +[3883.28 --> 3883.92] People in their +[3883.92 --> 3884.78] Early twenties +[3884.78 --> 3887.86] And the +[3887.86 --> 3888.94] Study was published +[3888.94 --> 3889.80] Under the title +[3889.80 --> 3891.06] Of renegotiating faith +[3891.06 --> 3892.36] But they're trying +[3892.36 --> 3893.60] To engage in this +[3893.60 --> 3894.60] Demographic +[3894.60 --> 3895.54] Of society +[3895.54 --> 3896.52] That is increasingly +[3896.52 --> 3897.76] Dominated by +[3897.76 --> 3899.68] Post-Christian ideas +[3899.68 --> 3900.98] Or living in the +[3900.98 --> 3901.86] Midst of post-Christian +[3901.86 --> 3902.32] Ideas +[3902.32 --> 3903.70] And that study +[3903.70 --> 3904.74] Found that many +[3904.74 --> 3906.46] Young Canadian people +[3906.46 --> 3908.36] Live with an idea +[3908.36 --> 3909.68] That these sociologists +[3909.68 --> 3910.92] Summarized as +[3910.92 --> 3912.90] U-G-R-E +[3912.90 --> 3916.14] It's phonetically +[3916.14 --> 3916.56] Incorrect +[3916.56 --> 3917.14] But I just call it +[3917.14 --> 3917.44] Ogre +[3917.44 --> 3918.20] Because it's easier +[3918.20 --> 3918.72] To remember +[3918.72 --> 3921.32] But U-G-R-E +[3921.32 --> 3922.00] Stands for +[3922.00 --> 3923.48] Universal Gnostic +[3923.48 --> 3925.02] Religious Ethic +[3925.02 --> 3926.92] Now they call it +[3926.92 --> 3927.46] Universal +[3927.46 --> 3929.04] Because there is +[3929.04 --> 3929.80] An idea +[3929.80 --> 3930.44] And a belief +[3930.44 --> 3931.60] That behind all +[3931.60 --> 3932.54] Religions +[3932.54 --> 3933.80] And something +[3933.80 --> 3934.62] That all people +[3934.62 --> 3935.50] Share +[3935.50 --> 3936.34] Is the truth +[3936.34 --> 3937.16] That religions +[3937.16 --> 3938.32] Ultimately serve +[3938.32 --> 3939.72] A social +[3939.72 --> 3942.10] And psychological +[3942.10 --> 3943.16] Function +[3943.16 --> 3945.70] Now they call it +[3945.70 --> 3946.16] Gnostic +[3946.16 --> 3948.06] Because behind it +[3948.06 --> 3948.58] All is this +[3948.58 --> 3949.28] Belief +[3949.28 --> 3950.82] About or an idea +[3950.82 --> 3952.16] That this truth +[3952.16 --> 3952.84] This way +[3952.84 --> 3953.48] Of seeing +[3953.48 --> 3954.08] And being +[3954.08 --> 3954.78] In the world +[3954.78 --> 3955.94] Is a truth +[3955.94 --> 3956.96] That this current +[3956.96 --> 3957.56] Generation +[3957.56 --> 3958.70] Of twenty-somethings +[3958.70 --> 3959.74] Has discovered +[3959.74 --> 3960.62] To be true +[3960.62 --> 3961.68] And that this new +[3961.68 --> 3962.36] Way of seeing +[3962.36 --> 3962.96] The world +[3962.96 --> 3964.06] Has never existed +[3964.06 --> 3964.50] Before +[3964.50 --> 3965.86] It's a special +[3965.86 --> 3966.40] Knowledge +[3966.40 --> 3967.74] Now anyone +[3967.74 --> 3968.12] Anyone who knows +[3968.12 --> 3968.66] Church history +[3968.66 --> 3969.28] Might challenge +[3969.28 --> 3969.80] That assumption +[3969.80 --> 3970.30] But anyway +[3970.30 --> 3970.94] There it is +[3970.94 --> 3971.96] Right +[3971.96 --> 3972.52] And the +[3972.52 --> 3973.60] The kicker here +[3973.60 --> 3974.18] Is that +[3974.18 --> 3975.36] This is something +[3975.36 --> 3977.44] That this generation +[3977.44 --> 3980.68] Believes +[3980.68 --> 3982.58] That their parents +[3982.58 --> 3983.92] Will never understand +[3983.92 --> 3984.28] That +[3984.28 --> 3986.62] That this is a special +[3986.62 --> 3987.36] Thing that they +[3987.36 --> 3987.96] Have learned +[3987.96 --> 3988.84] Or discovered +[3988.84 --> 3989.50] About how to be +[3989.50 --> 3990.06] And function +[3990.06 --> 3991.20] In the world +[3991.20 --> 3994.16] Now it's religious +[3994.16 --> 3994.94] Right +[3994.94 --> 3995.56] Because it +[3995.56 --> 3996.72] It still finds +[3996.72 --> 3997.24] A way +[3997.24 --> 3997.96] To relate +[3997.96 --> 3998.62] To a higher +[3998.62 --> 3999.20] Power +[3999.20 --> 4000.26] And here +[4000.26 --> 4000.66] You're getting +[4000.66 --> 4001.16] The language +[4001.16 --> 4001.70] Of a more +[4001.70 --> 4002.78] General spirituality +[4002.78 --> 4003.54] But there's also +[4003.54 --> 4004.80] Even an active +[4004.80 --> 4005.36] Magic +[4005.36 --> 4006.74] That exists +[4006.74 --> 4007.78] In the world +[4007.78 --> 4009.78] And that historical +[4009.78 --> 4010.76] Institutional +[4010.76 --> 4011.48] Religion +[4011.48 --> 4013.56] Is cast off +[4013.56 --> 4014.52] Because it has +[4014.52 --> 4015.48] Limited this +[4015.48 --> 4016.66] Expression +[4016.66 --> 4018.02] And then +[4018.02 --> 4018.62] At the end +[4018.62 --> 4019.12] Of Ogre +[4019.12 --> 4019.54] It's called +[4019.54 --> 4020.04] An ethic +[4020.04 --> 4021.14] Because it's about +[4021.14 --> 4022.26] Good social +[4022.26 --> 4022.92] Behavior +[4022.92 --> 4023.68] Culminating +[4023.68 --> 4024.38] In a concept +[4024.38 --> 4025.52] Of absolute +[4025.52 --> 4027.08] Social tolerance +[4027.08 --> 4030.18] And what you hear +[4030.18 --> 4030.70] I hope +[4030.70 --> 4031.92] Tying all of this +[4031.92 --> 4032.38] Together +[4032.38 --> 4033.92] Is the idea +[4033.92 --> 4034.44] About +[4034.44 --> 4036.54] How each one +[4036.54 --> 4037.72] Does good +[4037.72 --> 4038.54] Right +[4038.54 --> 4039.60] And is called +[4039.60 --> 4040.78] To be good +[4040.78 --> 4041.72] For the betterment +[4041.72 --> 4042.54] Of society +[4042.54 --> 4043.14] That becomes +[4043.14 --> 4044.04] The purpose +[4044.04 --> 4045.18] Of everything +[4045.18 --> 4047.60] Right +[4047.60 --> 4048.40] Do good +[4048.40 --> 4049.58] And be good +[4049.58 --> 4050.42] And don't hurt +[4050.42 --> 4050.80] Others +[4050.80 --> 4052.82] Now don't hear +[4052.82 --> 4053.48] What I'm not saying +[4053.48 --> 4054.32] Because I want you +[4054.32 --> 4054.84] To do good +[4054.84 --> 4055.44] And be good +[4055.44 --> 4056.10] And don't hurt +[4056.10 --> 4056.48] Others +[4056.48 --> 4058.22] Okay +[4058.22 --> 4058.92] Those are good +[4058.92 --> 4060.02] Values +[4060.02 --> 4060.58] The desire +[4060.58 --> 4061.50] To love others +[4061.50 --> 4062.08] The desire +[4062.08 --> 4063.62] To love our neighbor +[4063.62 --> 4064.42] As ourselves +[4064.42 --> 4064.96] The desire +[4064.96 --> 4065.58] To care +[4065.58 --> 4066.46] For the least +[4066.46 --> 4066.82] Of these +[4066.82 --> 4067.66] And the marginalized +[4067.66 --> 4068.84] Are deeply +[4068.84 --> 4069.88] Good +[4069.88 --> 4070.62] Good +[4070.62 --> 4071.90] Values +[4071.90 --> 4073.88] Right +[4073.88 --> 4074.64] And ultimately +[4074.64 --> 4075.70] It's +[4075.70 --> 4075.90] It's +[4075.90 --> 4078.88] It's what we are +[4078.88 --> 4081.04] Called to live +[4081.04 --> 4081.34] In +[4081.34 --> 4082.36] Into the direction +[4082.36 --> 4083.40] Of and towards +[4083.40 --> 4084.40] Words +[4084.40 --> 4086.02] But to make +[4086.02 --> 4086.98] Ultimate +[4086.98 --> 4088.84] Something that is +[4088.84 --> 4089.72] Supposed to be +[4089.72 --> 4090.72] A consequence +[4090.72 --> 4092.48] Of relationship +[4092.48 --> 4093.34] To the ultimate +[4093.34 --> 4095.12] Is where we start +[4095.12 --> 4095.74] Going awry +[4095.74 --> 4097.52] Right +[4097.52 --> 4098.52] In fact +[4098.52 --> 4100.60] What's likely +[4100.60 --> 4101.06] To happen +[4101.06 --> 4101.74] When you do +[4101.74 --> 4102.42] That is to get +[4102.42 --> 4102.96] The inverse +[4102.96 --> 4103.44] Of what you +[4103.44 --> 4103.96] Would expect +[4103.96 --> 4105.72] So to say +[4105.72 --> 4105.98] That +[4105.98 --> 4106.76] Well we hope +[4106.76 --> 4107.40] For social +[4107.40 --> 4108.18] Tolerance +[4108.18 --> 4109.48] When we begin +[4109.48 --> 4110.24] To equate +[4110.24 --> 4111.08] What you do +[4111.08 --> 4111.96] With who you +[4111.96 --> 4112.44] Are +[4112.44 --> 4113.38] We actually +[4113.38 --> 4113.98] End up with +[4113.98 --> 4115.26] An intolerant +[4115.26 --> 4115.80] Society +[4115.80 --> 4116.62] Because you +[4116.62 --> 4117.32] Affirm +[4117.32 --> 4118.34] Or unless +[4118.34 --> 4119.02] You affirm +[4119.02 --> 4119.84] What I do +[4119.84 --> 4120.64] You're denying +[4120.64 --> 4121.56] Who I am +[4121.56 --> 4123.10] And that's +[4123.10 --> 4123.76] Unacceptable +[4123.76 --> 4124.92] That's the +[4124.92 --> 4125.56] Unforgivable +[4125.56 --> 4126.38] Sin of the +[4126.38 --> 4127.32] 21st century +[4127.32 --> 4128.34] Modern world +[4128.34 --> 4130.66] And as we +[4130.66 --> 4131.32] Look at this +[4131.32 --> 4131.94] Religious +[4131.94 --> 4132.80] Assumption +[4132.80 --> 4133.68] About what it +[4133.68 --> 4134.26] Means to do +[4134.26 --> 4134.86] Good in the +[4134.86 --> 4135.20] World +[4135.20 --> 4136.08] And as we +[4136.08 --> 4136.48] Do so +[4136.48 --> 4137.04] Critically +[4137.04 --> 4138.30] I need you +[4138.30 --> 4138.78] To see +[4138.78 --> 4139.56] That there's +[4139.56 --> 4140.62] Actually something +[4140.62 --> 4141.58] Deeper +[4141.58 --> 4142.36] That's going +[4142.36 --> 4142.86] On here +[4142.86 --> 4143.40] That this is +[4143.40 --> 4144.46] Actually based +[4144.46 --> 4144.82] On +[4144.82 --> 4145.70] I want to +[4145.70 --> 4146.38] Suggest to you +[4146.38 --> 4147.04] That Paul's +[4147.04 --> 4147.62] Point or +[4147.62 --> 4148.52] Part of Paul's +[4148.52 --> 4149.02] Point the +[4149.02 --> 4149.72] Foundation here +[4149.72 --> 4151.10] In Romans 2 +[4151.10 --> 4151.92] Is this +[4151.92 --> 4152.50] Deeper +[4152.50 --> 4153.12] Thing +[4153.12 --> 4154.06] And so look +[4154.06 --> 4154.38] At what he +[4154.38 --> 4154.64] Writes +[4154.64 --> 4154.98] Look at +[4154.98 --> 4155.88] Verse 7 +[4155.88 --> 4158.32] He says +[4158.32 --> 4159.84] To those +[4159.84 --> 4160.36] Who by +[4160.36 --> 4161.12] Persistence +[4161.12 --> 4161.60] In doing +[4161.60 --> 4161.92] Good +[4161.92 --> 4162.56] Seek glory +[4162.56 --> 4162.86] Honor +[4162.86 --> 4163.66] And immortality +[4163.66 --> 4164.18] He will +[4164.18 --> 4165.12] Give eternal +[4165.12 --> 4165.90] Life +[4165.90 --> 4166.92] Look at +[4166.92 --> 4167.40] Verse 10 +[4167.40 --> 4168.32] Glory +[4168.32 --> 4168.68] Honor +[4168.68 --> 4169.32] And peace +[4169.32 --> 4170.30] For everyone +[4170.30 --> 4171.06] Who does +[4171.06 --> 4171.86] Good +[4171.86 --> 4172.66] Right +[4172.66 --> 4172.92] And then +[4172.92 --> 4173.72] Verse 14 +[4173.72 --> 4174.66] He continues +[4174.66 --> 4174.98] He says +[4174.98 --> 4175.72] When Gentiles +[4175.72 --> 4176.18] Who do not +[4176.18 --> 4176.80] Have the law +[4176.80 --> 4177.48] By nature +[4177.48 --> 4179.12] Do the things +[4179.12 --> 4180.20] Required by the law +[4180.20 --> 4181.08] They are a law +[4181.08 --> 4181.82] Unto themselves +[4181.82 --> 4182.38] Even though they +[4182.38 --> 4183.14] Don't have the law +[4183.14 --> 4184.14] Here this is the +[4184.14 --> 4184.92] Important part +[4184.92 --> 4186.00] They show that +[4186.00 --> 4186.58] The requirements +[4186.58 --> 4187.24] Of the law +[4187.24 --> 4187.70] Are written +[4187.70 --> 4188.68] On their hearts +[4188.68 --> 4189.48] And their consciences +[4189.48 --> 4190.48] Also bear witness +[4190.48 --> 4191.20] In their thoughts +[4191.20 --> 4192.28] Sometimes accusing them +[4192.28 --> 4193.26] And at other times +[4193.26 --> 4194.00] Defending them +[4194.00 --> 4194.90] Point is +[4194.90 --> 4195.76] There's something +[4195.76 --> 4197.12] To this idea +[4197.12 --> 4199.02] Of having to do good +[4199.02 --> 4201.06] In order to get good +[4201.06 --> 4202.60] Or to get the reward +[4202.60 --> 4204.44] I suggest to you +[4204.44 --> 4205.60] That this way +[4205.60 --> 4206.82] Of seeing and being +[4206.82 --> 4207.54] In the world +[4207.54 --> 4209.28] Goes all the way back +[4209.28 --> 4210.62] In biblical theology +[4210.62 --> 4211.56] To what we call +[4211.56 --> 4212.84] The covenant of works +[4212.84 --> 4215.06] Now the covenant of works +[4215.06 --> 4216.64] That really frames +[4216.64 --> 4218.32] Or is the relational frame +[4218.32 --> 4219.70] For how we understand +[4219.70 --> 4221.16] God's relationship +[4221.16 --> 4221.84] To humanity +[4221.84 --> 4223.12] Before the fall +[4223.12 --> 4224.18] Right before Adam +[4224.18 --> 4224.96] And Eve's rebellion +[4224.96 --> 4225.92] In the garden +[4225.92 --> 4228.06] Right the covenant of works +[4228.06 --> 4230.92] Exists in relationship +[4230.92 --> 4231.38] To God +[4231.38 --> 4232.46] To say this is how +[4232.46 --> 4233.58] You must be +[4233.58 --> 4234.60] In the world +[4234.60 --> 4235.88] Right Adam and Eve +[4235.88 --> 4236.66] Had to +[4236.66 --> 4238.74] They were given commands +[4238.74 --> 4239.58] To do things +[4239.58 --> 4240.38] And to obey them +[4240.38 --> 4241.02] To be holy +[4241.02 --> 4242.04] And to work out +[4242.04 --> 4242.82] Their relationship +[4242.82 --> 4243.50] To God +[4243.50 --> 4245.74] And that first relationship +[4245.74 --> 4247.64] Was contingent upon +[4247.64 --> 4248.76] And its continuance +[4248.76 --> 4249.84] Was contingent upon +[4249.84 --> 4250.88] Being obedient +[4250.88 --> 4251.72] On obeying +[4251.72 --> 4253.28] On doing good +[4253.28 --> 4254.04] On working +[4254.04 --> 4256.38] Now obviously +[4256.38 --> 4257.40] If you have +[4257.40 --> 4258.66] Opened your Bible +[4258.66 --> 4259.80] You'll know that +[4259.80 --> 4261.04] They failed at that +[4261.04 --> 4261.92] Right +[4261.92 --> 4263.50] Humanity rebelled +[4263.50 --> 4265.20] We rebelled +[4265.20 --> 4267.14] Against this relational frame +[4267.14 --> 4268.44] This covenant of works +[4268.44 --> 4269.40] That was part of God's +[4269.40 --> 4270.24] Design for the world +[4270.24 --> 4271.56] And we chose otherwise +[4271.56 --> 4274.16] And so in response +[4274.16 --> 4275.12] To our rebellion +[4275.12 --> 4276.20] God begins +[4276.20 --> 4277.04] Or enters into +[4277.04 --> 4278.62] A new relational frame +[4278.62 --> 4279.22] With his people +[4279.22 --> 4279.88] And we call that +[4279.88 --> 4281.18] The covenant of grace +[4281.18 --> 4282.94] And so now +[4282.94 --> 4284.02] Because of the fall +[4284.02 --> 4285.40] We relate to God +[4285.40 --> 4286.78] Through the covenant of grace +[4286.78 --> 4287.80] Where he keeps +[4287.80 --> 4289.00] The covenant promises +[4289.00 --> 4290.62] Where he provides +[4290.62 --> 4291.66] The obedience +[4291.66 --> 4292.74] Where he saves +[4292.74 --> 4293.88] Without merit +[4293.88 --> 4297.98] Today +[4297.98 --> 4299.78] We live in +[4299.78 --> 4300.80] And operate +[4300.80 --> 4302.14] In this new reality +[4302.14 --> 4303.72] In this new relationship +[4303.72 --> 4305.20] And relational frame +[4305.20 --> 4307.18] This new covenant of grace +[4307.18 --> 4309.28] And what I'm suggesting +[4309.28 --> 4313.14] Is that part of the impulse +[4313.14 --> 4314.66] Part of the religious +[4314.66 --> 4320.14] And anthropological source +[4320.14 --> 4321.04] Or root +[4321.04 --> 4323.32] Of why we continue to believe +[4323.32 --> 4325.02] And work out of this idea +[4325.02 --> 4326.12] That doing good +[4326.12 --> 4327.64] Makes us worthy of reward +[4327.64 --> 4328.44] Is in fact +[4328.44 --> 4328.46] Is in fact +[4328.46 --> 4329.76] A vestige +[4329.76 --> 4331.12] Of the covenant +[4331.12 --> 4332.04] Of works +[4332.04 --> 4333.76] That still persists +[4333.76 --> 4334.78] In the human psyche +[4334.78 --> 4336.48] Right +[4336.48 --> 4337.56] We like rules +[4337.56 --> 4339.10] Right +[4339.10 --> 4340.08] Rules make sense +[4340.08 --> 4340.68] Of the world +[4340.68 --> 4341.98] They provide +[4341.98 --> 4343.62] A frame for understanding +[4343.62 --> 4344.90] And for our functioning +[4344.90 --> 4345.42] In the world +[4345.42 --> 4346.94] Rules and laws +[4346.94 --> 4348.16] And morals +[4348.16 --> 4350.34] Are also for us +[4350.34 --> 4350.92] A means +[4350.92 --> 4352.18] By which we exercise +[4352.18 --> 4352.64] Control +[4352.64 --> 4353.20] Control +[4353.20 --> 4354.22] Over the environments +[4354.22 --> 4355.36] We find ourselves in +[4355.36 --> 4356.60] Right +[4356.60 --> 4357.68] As long as I do this +[4357.68 --> 4358.74] And don't do that +[4358.74 --> 4359.78] I'm good +[4359.78 --> 4362.04] If I just do this +[4362.04 --> 4363.44] And just do that +[4363.44 --> 4364.36] I'll be good +[4364.36 --> 4366.84] And right there +[4366.84 --> 4367.80] Right +[4367.80 --> 4369.24] We don't even mean +[4369.24 --> 4370.56] That we will get heaven +[4370.56 --> 4371.34] Or have to mean +[4371.34 --> 4372.06] That we get heaven +[4372.06 --> 4373.08] Or whatever we want +[4373.08 --> 4373.80] The idea is that +[4373.80 --> 4375.40] As long as I'm basically good +[4375.40 --> 4376.28] Or really +[4376.28 --> 4377.06] What we mean is +[4377.06 --> 4378.52] As long as I'm more good +[4378.52 --> 4379.56] Than I am bad +[4379.56 --> 4381.96] Good things will come my way +[4381.96 --> 4384.74] Now here's +[4384.74 --> 4386.36] Something important +[4386.36 --> 4387.12] For us to see +[4387.12 --> 4388.22] Because I think +[4388.22 --> 4389.20] This is a sort of +[4389.20 --> 4392.40] I tried really hard +[4392.40 --> 4392.86] To come up with +[4392.86 --> 4393.30] A different way +[4393.30 --> 4394.04] Of expressing this +[4394.04 --> 4395.02] And apologies +[4395.02 --> 4396.04] And we can talk after +[4396.04 --> 4397.30] This is a sort of +[4397.30 --> 4398.46] Bastardized covenant +[4398.46 --> 4399.02] Of works +[4399.02 --> 4401.18] That's what we've done +[4401.18 --> 4402.48] Where it's not about +[4402.48 --> 4403.34] Perfection +[4403.34 --> 4405.28] But it's about effort +[4405.28 --> 4407.34] Right +[4407.34 --> 4407.94] Right +[4407.94 --> 4409.94] You deserve good things +[4409.94 --> 4412.12] You deserve heaven +[4412.12 --> 4413.58] You deserve blessing +[4413.58 --> 4414.64] And in the world today +[4414.64 --> 4415.74] Because we believe that +[4415.74 --> 4416.96] We've turned back +[4416.96 --> 4418.10] The idea of the covenant +[4418.10 --> 4418.54] Of works +[4418.54 --> 4419.46] And we've changed +[4419.46 --> 4420.44] The standard +[4420.44 --> 4421.86] From absolute perfection +[4421.86 --> 4423.40] From absolute obedience +[4423.40 --> 4425.06] From God's holiness +[4425.06 --> 4425.64] Right +[4425.64 --> 4428.06] In 1 John 1 verse 5 +[4428.06 --> 4428.40] We read +[4428.40 --> 4429.80] God is true light +[4429.80 --> 4430.42] Of true light +[4430.42 --> 4431.36] In him there is +[4431.36 --> 4433.04] No darkness at all +[4433.04 --> 4433.78] Right +[4433.78 --> 4434.66] In Leviticus +[4434.66 --> 4435.58] And in 1 Peter +[4435.58 --> 4436.10] It's repeated +[4436.10 --> 4437.54] We read that God is +[4437.54 --> 4439.18] Absolute moral perfection +[4439.18 --> 4439.82] It says that +[4439.82 --> 4440.76] God says +[4440.76 --> 4441.66] Be holy +[4441.66 --> 4443.82] Because I am holy +[4443.82 --> 4444.68] In Matthew 5 +[4444.68 --> 4445.40] Jesus says +[4445.40 --> 4446.78] You must be perfect +[4446.78 --> 4448.20] As your heavenly father +[4448.20 --> 4449.34] Is perfect +[4449.34 --> 4450.62] The standard +[4450.62 --> 4451.36] Right +[4451.36 --> 4452.20] In the Bible +[4452.20 --> 4453.22] Is perfection +[4453.22 --> 4455.74] But we have changed it +[4455.74 --> 4457.34] Right +[4457.34 --> 4458.76] In Psalm 11 7 +[4458.76 --> 4459.50] We read +[4459.50 --> 4460.62] The Lord is righteous +[4460.62 --> 4461.86] And he loves +[4461.86 --> 4463.52] Righteous deeds +[4463.52 --> 4464.96] And Ezra 9 15 +[4464.96 --> 4465.92] Puts it plainly +[4465.92 --> 4466.64] And straight forward +[4466.64 --> 4467.80] Oh Lord God of Israel +[4467.80 --> 4469.12] You are righteous +[4469.12 --> 4470.50] No one +[4470.50 --> 4472.38] Can stand before you +[4472.38 --> 4475.02] We've changed +[4475.02 --> 4475.80] The standard +[4475.80 --> 4477.32] Of absolute perfection +[4477.32 --> 4478.10] And holiness +[4478.10 --> 4478.98] To +[4478.98 --> 4480.60] Just do your best +[4480.60 --> 4482.74] And it'll be okay +[4482.74 --> 4485.60] And what we really mean +[4485.60 --> 4486.28] And I've said it +[4486.28 --> 4486.48] Right +[4486.48 --> 4488.14] Is just don't do your worst +[4488.14 --> 4490.08] Right +[4490.08 --> 4490.94] We've neutered +[4490.94 --> 4491.94] The covenant of works +[4491.94 --> 4493.22] Because like Paul says +[4493.22 --> 4494.48] Earlier in this letter +[4494.48 --> 4496.14] We continue to suppress +[4496.14 --> 4497.38] The truth of God +[4497.38 --> 4498.86] We continue to exchange +[4498.86 --> 4499.72] The truth of God +[4499.72 --> 4500.74] For substitutes +[4500.74 --> 4501.76] That in the end +[4501.76 --> 4502.98] Look kind of like +[4502.98 --> 4504.10] Idealized versions +[4504.10 --> 4504.84] Of ourselves +[4504.84 --> 4505.84] And we end +[4505.84 --> 4507.46] In bowing to temples +[4507.46 --> 4508.30] Or in the temples +[4508.30 --> 4509.00] Of Instagram +[4509.00 --> 4510.02] And TikTok +[4510.02 --> 4511.04] To the lives +[4511.04 --> 4512.20] That we wish we had +[4512.20 --> 4513.54] We listen +[4513.54 --> 4514.24] At the feet +[4514.24 --> 4515.74] Of modern prophets +[4515.74 --> 4516.56] And priests +[4516.56 --> 4517.50] Of culture +[4517.50 --> 4519.06] And the contemporary +[4519.06 --> 4519.76] Zeitgeist +[4519.76 --> 4520.30] That says +[4520.30 --> 4521.62] Only what our +[4521.62 --> 4522.48] Itching ears +[4522.48 --> 4523.14] Want to hear +[4523.14 --> 4525.74] In fact +[4525.74 --> 4526.44] That's exactly +[4526.44 --> 4527.42] What Paul says +[4527.42 --> 4528.48] Will happen +[4528.48 --> 4529.30] When he writes +[4529.30 --> 4530.34] To Timothy +[4530.34 --> 4532.02] In the second letter +[4532.02 --> 4533.30] To Timothy +[4533.30 --> 4534.42] Paul is writing +[4534.42 --> 4535.58] To his young +[4535.58 --> 4536.30] Protégé +[4536.30 --> 4537.12] Who he has left +[4537.12 --> 4537.68] In charge +[4537.68 --> 4538.52] As overseer +[4538.52 --> 4539.44] Of a group of churches +[4539.44 --> 4541.88] In the contemporary +[4541.88 --> 4543.24] And thoroughly +[4543.24 --> 4544.52] Pagan city +[4544.52 --> 4545.54] Of Ephesus +[4545.54 --> 4546.94] And he says +[4546.94 --> 4547.92] Paul writes to Timothy +[4547.92 --> 4548.32] He says +[4548.32 --> 4549.78] A time will come +[4549.78 --> 4550.54] When people +[4550.54 --> 4552.86] To suit their own desires +[4552.86 --> 4555.02] Will gather around them +[4555.02 --> 4556.62] A great number of teachers +[4556.62 --> 4557.70] Who say +[4557.70 --> 4559.44] What their itching ears +[4559.44 --> 4560.68] Want to hear +[4560.68 --> 4563.18] Now today +[4563.18 --> 4564.12] We call that +[4564.12 --> 4565.28] Confirmation bias +[4565.28 --> 4567.06] Today we call that +[4567.06 --> 4567.82] Echo chambers +[4567.82 --> 4569.14] And today +[4569.14 --> 4569.74] In fact +[4569.74 --> 4570.40] I would suggest +[4570.40 --> 4571.84] It's even more insidious +[4571.84 --> 4572.94] Because there is +[4572.94 --> 4573.58] An algorithm +[4573.58 --> 4574.84] That curates +[4574.84 --> 4577.20] Your feed +[4577.20 --> 4577.94] Right +[4577.94 --> 4579.16] That is capitalizing +[4579.16 --> 4580.78] On your rage bias +[4580.78 --> 4582.50] To keep you captivated +[4582.50 --> 4583.22] And to keep you +[4583.22 --> 4583.94] Clicking down +[4583.94 --> 4584.94] That rabbit hole +[4584.94 --> 4585.76] To confirm +[4585.76 --> 4586.34] The same thing +[4586.34 --> 4587.12] That your itching ears +[4587.12 --> 4587.90] Want to hear +[4587.90 --> 4588.60] Soon +[4588.60 --> 4589.24] It happens +[4589.24 --> 4589.96] That we don't even +[4589.96 --> 4590.92] Feel our ears +[4590.92 --> 4591.46] Itching +[4591.46 --> 4592.36] We just think +[4592.36 --> 4593.08] Oh this is what it means +[4593.08 --> 4593.58] To have ears +[4593.58 --> 4596.74] Now it's interesting +[4596.74 --> 4597.24] Right +[4597.24 --> 4599.42] That Paul's response +[4599.42 --> 4601.34] To Timothy +[4601.34 --> 4602.38] Paul's charge +[4602.38 --> 4603.34] To Timothy +[4603.34 --> 4604.08] In response +[4604.08 --> 4605.34] To that coming reality +[4605.34 --> 4606.88] Is precisely +[4606.88 --> 4607.56] The reason +[4607.56 --> 4608.60] Why his letter +[4608.60 --> 4609.20] To the Romans +[4609.20 --> 4610.06] Is so long +[4610.06 --> 4611.20] And so comprehensive +[4611.20 --> 4612.80] It's precisely +[4612.80 --> 4612.82] It's precisely +[4612.82 --> 4613.32] The reason +[4613.32 --> 4614.28] Why our study +[4614.28 --> 4614.70] Of the book +[4614.70 --> 4615.06] Of Romans +[4615.06 --> 4616.48] Is so important +[4616.48 --> 4618.50] To Timothy +[4618.50 --> 4619.50] He writes +[4619.50 --> 4621.92] Preach the word +[4621.92 --> 4623.54] Be prepared +[4623.54 --> 4624.30] In season +[4624.30 --> 4625.70] And out of season +[4625.70 --> 4626.22] Correct +[4626.22 --> 4626.68] Rebuke +[4626.68 --> 4627.26] And encourage +[4627.26 --> 4628.46] With great patience +[4628.46 --> 4630.14] And careful instruction +[4630.14 --> 4631.96] And he says +[4631.96 --> 4632.76] In response +[4632.76 --> 4634.14] To the itching ear +[4634.14 --> 4634.58] Teaching +[4634.58 --> 4635.70] That we need +[4635.70 --> 4636.48] Sound +[4636.48 --> 4637.50] Doctrine +[4637.50 --> 4640.36] That's Paul's words +[4640.36 --> 4640.86] That we need +[4640.86 --> 4642.00] Sound doctrine +[4642.00 --> 4643.36] Right +[4643.36 --> 4644.90] It is good theology +[4644.90 --> 4646.30] That will help us +[4646.30 --> 4647.46] In this crazy world +[4647.46 --> 4650.42] And so +[4650.42 --> 4651.66] To someone who says +[4651.66 --> 4653.60] Oh I'm not that bad +[4653.60 --> 4655.24] Or to someone who says +[4655.24 --> 4656.68] I'll do good things +[4656.68 --> 4657.70] That's good enough +[4657.70 --> 4659.24] Right +[4659.24 --> 4660.38] To someone who's +[4660.38 --> 4663.30] Over and over +[4663.30 --> 4664.70] Banging their morality +[4664.70 --> 4665.98] Trying to accomplish +[4665.98 --> 4666.66] Something +[4666.66 --> 4667.78] Paul brings +[4667.78 --> 4668.68] Clarity +[4668.68 --> 4670.98] Look at verse 6 +[4670.98 --> 4673.22] It says +[4673.22 --> 4674.22] God will repay +[4674.22 --> 4675.16] Each person +[4675.16 --> 4676.64] According to what +[4676.64 --> 4678.88] They have done +[4678.88 --> 4681.88] Psalm 139 +[4681.88 --> 4682.54] Is a favorite +[4682.54 --> 4683.96] To probably +[4683.96 --> 4684.88] Many of you +[4684.88 --> 4686.28] And it says +[4686.28 --> 4687.64] You have searched me +[4687.64 --> 4687.96] Lord +[4687.96 --> 4689.42] And you know me +[4689.42 --> 4691.80] You know when I sit +[4691.80 --> 4692.70] And when I rise +[4692.70 --> 4694.44] You perceive my thoughts +[4694.44 --> 4695.24] From afar +[4695.24 --> 4696.44] Even if I hide +[4696.44 --> 4697.10] In the dark +[4697.10 --> 4698.32] Darkness isn't dark +[4698.32 --> 4698.80] To you +[4698.80 --> 4700.28] Night is like day +[4700.28 --> 4701.82] Darkness is light +[4701.82 --> 4702.60] To you +[4702.60 --> 4703.24] Point is +[4703.24 --> 4704.34] God sees +[4704.34 --> 4705.36] Everything +[4705.36 --> 4707.32] Nothing you do +[4707.32 --> 4707.98] Or think +[4707.98 --> 4708.64] Or feel +[4708.64 --> 4709.30] Is hidden +[4709.30 --> 4710.24] From him +[4710.24 --> 4715.68] And so yes +[4715.68 --> 4716.48] It is true +[4716.48 --> 4718.18] Like verse 7 +[4718.18 --> 4718.68] Says +[4718.68 --> 4720.12] And verse 10 +[4720.12 --> 4720.40] Right +[4720.40 --> 4721.14] That those who +[4721.14 --> 4722.46] Persist in doing +[4722.46 --> 4722.86] Good +[4722.86 --> 4723.92] Who seek glory +[4723.92 --> 4724.52] And honor +[4724.52 --> 4726.32] And immortality +[4726.32 --> 4727.46] He will give you +[4727.46 --> 4728.22] Eternal life +[4728.22 --> 4729.78] But that word +[4729.78 --> 4730.94] Persistence +[4730.94 --> 4731.76] Is really +[4731.76 --> 4732.58] Important +[4732.58 --> 4733.30] Because it means +[4733.30 --> 4734.38] Consistence +[4734.38 --> 4735.34] It means those +[4735.34 --> 4736.40] Who are consistently +[4736.40 --> 4737.36] Always +[4737.36 --> 4738.16] Only +[4738.16 --> 4739.56] Doing good works +[4739.56 --> 4740.66] Right +[4740.66 --> 4741.54] We read Jesus +[4741.54 --> 4742.92] Be perfect +[4742.92 --> 4743.58] Like God +[4743.58 --> 4744.30] Is perfect +[4744.30 --> 4744.62] Right +[4744.62 --> 4745.10] Always +[4745.10 --> 4745.58] Only +[4745.58 --> 4746.34] Seek first +[4746.34 --> 4746.96] His kingdom +[4746.96 --> 4748.16] And his righteousness +[4748.16 --> 4749.16] Do that +[4749.16 --> 4750.72] And you will +[4750.72 --> 4751.74] Have eternal life +[4751.74 --> 4753.26] Right +[4753.26 --> 4753.66] That's back +[4753.66 --> 4754.18] To the covenant +[4754.18 --> 4754.72] Of works +[4754.72 --> 4755.94] And if you +[4755.94 --> 4756.72] Can't do +[4756.72 --> 4757.28] That +[4757.28 --> 4759.24] Verse 8 +[4759.24 --> 4761.40] For those +[4761.40 --> 4762.36] Who are self-seeking +[4762.36 --> 4763.34] Who reject the truth +[4763.34 --> 4764.22] And who follow evil +[4764.22 --> 4765.28] There will be wrath +[4765.28 --> 4766.78] And anger +[4766.78 --> 4769.34] There will be +[4769.34 --> 4771.66] Trouble +[4771.66 --> 4772.84] And distress +[4772.84 --> 4774.38] For every human being +[4774.38 --> 4775.88] Who does evil +[4775.88 --> 4778.32] See there's no +[4778.32 --> 4779.22] Half measures +[4779.22 --> 4780.36] Here +[4780.36 --> 4781.14] There's no +[4781.14 --> 4781.78] In between +[4781.78 --> 4783.14] There's no +[4783.14 --> 4784.04] Good enough +[4784.04 --> 4785.74] It's perfection +[4785.74 --> 4786.96] Or bust +[4786.96 --> 4789.16] Perfectly good +[4789.16 --> 4790.32] Perfectly righteous +[4790.32 --> 4791.48] Perfectly holy +[4791.48 --> 4792.78] Or it's just +[4792.78 --> 4793.86] Not good enough +[4793.86 --> 4795.92] And I'm sorry +[4795.92 --> 4796.40] If this +[4796.40 --> 4797.36] Offends you +[4797.36 --> 4799.58] But it doesn't +[4799.58 --> 4800.28] Matter who you +[4800.28 --> 4801.08] Think you are +[4801.08 --> 4802.14] It doesn't matter +[4802.14 --> 4802.80] How good you +[4802.80 --> 4803.40] Think you are +[4803.40 --> 4803.74] Paul says +[4803.74 --> 4804.52] You therefore +[4804.52 --> 4805.64] Have no excuse +[4805.64 --> 4806.76] You who pass +[4806.76 --> 4807.90] Judgment on someone +[4807.90 --> 4809.04] You are condemning +[4809.04 --> 4809.74] Yourself because +[4809.74 --> 4810.60] You do the same +[4810.60 --> 4810.98] Things +[4810.98 --> 4812.02] And so in context +[4812.02 --> 4813.04] It doesn't matter +[4813.04 --> 4813.72] If you are a +[4813.72 --> 4814.46] Roman citizen +[4814.46 --> 4815.40] The literal +[4815.40 --> 4816.66] Rulers and leaders +[4816.66 --> 4817.70] Of the world +[4817.70 --> 4819.20] It doesn't matter +[4819.20 --> 4819.60] If you are +[4819.60 --> 4820.72] Trying your best +[4820.72 --> 4821.80] It doesn't matter +[4821.80 --> 4822.76] If you are +[4822.76 --> 4823.40] The nicest +[4823.40 --> 4824.48] Most moral +[4824.48 --> 4825.46] Person you know +[4825.46 --> 4826.38] It doesn't even +[4826.38 --> 4827.28] Matter Paul says +[4827.28 --> 4827.82] If you are +[4827.82 --> 4828.66] Jewish and have +[4828.66 --> 4829.20] The law and +[4829.20 --> 4829.60] The promise +[4829.60 --> 4830.18] Of Abraham +[4830.18 --> 4831.34] That's verse +[4831.34 --> 4831.74] Nine +[4831.74 --> 4834.72] There will be +[4834.72 --> 4835.34] Trouble and distress +[4835.34 --> 4836.02] For every human +[4836.02 --> 4836.60] Being who does +[4836.60 --> 4837.20] Evil first +[4837.20 --> 4837.80] For the Jew +[4837.80 --> 4839.64] Then for the +[4839.64 --> 4840.18] Gentile +[4840.18 --> 4842.72] So first thing +[4842.72 --> 4843.64] Before we dig +[4843.64 --> 4844.26] Into that verse +[4844.26 --> 4845.76] Remember that +[4845.76 --> 4846.72] Paul himself +[4846.72 --> 4847.60] Is a Roman +[4847.60 --> 4848.06] Citizen +[4848.06 --> 4849.24] And a Jew +[4849.24 --> 4851.24] He is not +[4851.24 --> 4852.26] Only just a Jew +[4852.26 --> 4854.18] He is a Pharisee +[4854.18 --> 4855.00] Which means +[4855.00 --> 4856.54] In that prescribed +[4856.54 --> 4857.76] Reality and the way +[4857.76 --> 4858.70] Of world that is +[4858.70 --> 4859.02] Function +[4859.02 --> 4860.16] That when he says +[4860.16 --> 4860.90] In Philippians 3 +[4860.90 --> 4861.38] For instance +[4861.38 --> 4862.42] That he is +[4862.42 --> 4863.42] Blameless when it +[4863.42 --> 4864.18] Comes to the law +[4864.18 --> 4865.02] He means it +[4865.02 --> 4866.06] He's not wrong +[4866.06 --> 4868.18] But likewise +[4868.18 --> 4868.98] In Philippians 3 +[4868.98 --> 4869.90] He also says +[4869.90 --> 4870.68] That none of that +[4870.68 --> 4871.22] Matters +[4871.22 --> 4873.18] That's not enough +[4873.18 --> 4873.70] None of that +[4873.70 --> 4875.04] Helps him here +[4875.04 --> 4875.46] Right +[4875.46 --> 4876.16] If anyone +[4876.16 --> 4876.84] Had a reason +[4876.84 --> 4877.66] To be confident +[4877.66 --> 4878.72] In their status +[4878.72 --> 4879.74] Roman citizen +[4879.74 --> 4880.34] Jew +[4880.34 --> 4881.20] Pharisee +[4881.20 --> 4881.90] It was Paul +[4881.90 --> 4883.02] But even Paul +[4883.02 --> 4884.40] Can't and doesn't +[4884.40 --> 4885.40] And so +[4885.40 --> 4888.30] Why do I think +[4888.30 --> 4889.72] That I can +[4889.72 --> 4893.74] Paul uses a phrase +[4893.74 --> 4895.32] Here twice +[4895.32 --> 4896.26] And he also used it +[4896.26 --> 4897.28] In chapter 1 +[4897.28 --> 4898.04] Verse 16 +[4898.04 --> 4898.50] We'll read it +[4898.50 --> 4899.24] From chapter 1 +[4899.24 --> 4899.82] 16 +[4899.82 --> 4900.16] He says +[4900.16 --> 4901.16] For I am not ashamed +[4901.16 --> 4901.68] Of the gospel +[4901.68 --> 4902.64] Because it is the power +[4902.64 --> 4903.78] Of God that brings salvation +[4903.78 --> 4904.96] To everyone who believes +[4904.96 --> 4906.78] First to the Jew +[4906.78 --> 4908.22] Then to the Gentile +[4908.22 --> 4909.92] That's the phrase +[4909.92 --> 4910.80] First to the Jew +[4910.80 --> 4912.16] Then to the Gentile +[4912.16 --> 4914.00] In both cases +[4914.00 --> 4915.00] That phrase +[4915.00 --> 4915.96] Is about two things +[4915.96 --> 4917.24] It's about order +[4917.24 --> 4918.92] And inclusion +[4918.92 --> 4921.84] So in the case of order +[4921.84 --> 4923.54] It's Jesus was a Jew +[4923.54 --> 4925.30] God chose Israel +[4925.30 --> 4926.40] As his people +[4926.40 --> 4927.54] Through whom +[4927.54 --> 4928.90] To bless the world +[4928.90 --> 4929.58] That's the promise +[4929.58 --> 4929.96] Of God +[4929.96 --> 4930.76] To Abraham +[4930.76 --> 4931.62] Right +[4931.62 --> 4932.72] The gospel came +[4932.72 --> 4933.84] First to the Jews +[4933.84 --> 4935.20] But was always intended +[4935.20 --> 4936.72] For the rest of the world +[4936.72 --> 4937.96] For Gentiles +[4937.96 --> 4939.04] The word Gentile +[4939.04 --> 4940.64] Means non-Jew +[4940.64 --> 4942.00] And the word +[4942.00 --> 4943.02] Actually in Greek +[4943.02 --> 4944.72] The Paul's letters +[4944.72 --> 4945.50] Were originally written +[4945.50 --> 4946.00] In Greek +[4946.00 --> 4946.50] And the word +[4946.50 --> 4947.26] That is used here +[4947.26 --> 4947.92] That our Bibles +[4947.92 --> 4949.52] Translate Gentile +[4949.52 --> 4950.50] Is actually the word +[4950.50 --> 4951.16] Halani +[4951.16 --> 4952.98] Which is the Greek word +[4952.98 --> 4954.50] For the Greek people +[4954.50 --> 4955.92] Right +[4955.92 --> 4956.84] Or people who have +[4956.84 --> 4958.98] Adopted and been included +[4958.98 --> 4960.74] In the Greek religion +[4960.74 --> 4962.16] And geopolitical +[4962.16 --> 4963.30] Social culture +[4963.30 --> 4964.46] Because of the empire +[4964.46 --> 4965.92] Sometimes you may have heard +[4965.92 --> 4967.58] Of the Hellenistic era +[4967.58 --> 4968.44] Right +[4968.44 --> 4969.42] That's the root there +[4969.42 --> 4971.36] But it's also +[4971.36 --> 4972.48] Not just about order +[4972.48 --> 4974.12] It's about inclusion +[4974.12 --> 4975.44] That is to say +[4975.44 --> 4976.52] It cuts both ways +[4976.52 --> 4976.72] Right +[4976.72 --> 4978.76] The gospel is for Gentiles +[4978.76 --> 4979.96] And that the gospel +[4979.96 --> 4980.82] Is for Gentiles +[4980.82 --> 4981.92] Would be offensive +[4981.92 --> 4983.34] To the Jews +[4983.34 --> 4986.70] But also +[4986.70 --> 4988.90] As the primary +[4988.90 --> 4989.94] Audience +[4989.94 --> 4991.20] Or the first readers +[4991.20 --> 4992.18] Of the Christians +[4992.18 --> 4992.72] In Rome +[4992.72 --> 4993.56] Were probably +[4993.56 --> 4994.86] Most of them +[4994.86 --> 4996.02] Jewish converts +[4996.02 --> 4996.84] To Christianity +[4996.84 --> 4998.72] So Paul's primary audience +[4998.72 --> 4999.66] Would be a group +[4999.66 --> 5000.88] Of people who grew up +[5000.88 --> 5001.18] Jewish +[5001.18 --> 5001.78] And are now +[5001.78 --> 5003.28] Practicing Christians +[5003.28 --> 5005.10] Right +[5005.10 --> 5006.08] They would have read +[5006.08 --> 5007.06] And heard +[5007.06 --> 5008.46] As it was read to them +[5008.46 --> 5009.14] The first +[5009.14 --> 5010.90] All of chapter 1 +[5010.90 --> 5012.06] Right +[5012.06 --> 5012.68] Where Paul says +[5012.68 --> 5013.46] Everything that he says +[5013.46 --> 5014.64] About sinful humanity +[5014.64 --> 5016.44] And in their own minds +[5016.44 --> 5017.44] They would have heard that +[5017.44 --> 5019.56] And excluded themselves +[5019.56 --> 5022.70] So they would read +[5022.70 --> 5024.34] The last part of chapter 1 +[5024.34 --> 5025.88] As these Jewish Christians +[5025.88 --> 5026.50] And they would think +[5026.50 --> 5026.94] Yes +[5026.94 --> 5027.86] You know what Paul +[5027.86 --> 5029.20] Those pagans +[5029.20 --> 5030.86] Do suppress the truth of God +[5030.86 --> 5031.98] Those pagans +[5031.98 --> 5033.26] Do live in wickedness +[5033.26 --> 5034.24] Those pagans +[5034.24 --> 5035.40] Really are godless +[5035.40 --> 5037.14] They would have heard +[5037.14 --> 5037.82] What Paul said +[5037.82 --> 5038.18] And they go +[5038.18 --> 5038.64] Yeah +[5038.64 --> 5040.24] Absolutely Paul +[5040.24 --> 5041.68] Those pagans +[5041.68 --> 5042.28] Over there +[5042.28 --> 5043.18] They give themselves +[5043.18 --> 5044.42] Over to sinful desires +[5044.42 --> 5045.96] And to sexual immorality +[5045.96 --> 5046.68] Those pagans +[5046.68 --> 5047.56] Give themselves over +[5047.56 --> 5048.60] To a depraved mind +[5048.60 --> 5050.26] And every kind of wickedness +[5050.26 --> 5050.98] Evil greed +[5050.98 --> 5051.78] And depravity +[5051.78 --> 5053.44] They would have heard that +[5053.44 --> 5053.88] And they would have +[5053.88 --> 5055.16] Excluded themselves +[5055.16 --> 5056.66] As the target +[5056.66 --> 5058.86] What Paul does here +[5058.86 --> 5059.36] In chapter 2 +[5059.36 --> 5060.18] Is make sure to +[5060.18 --> 5061.08] Include them +[5061.08 --> 5062.74] As the target +[5062.74 --> 5065.40] Part of what we have +[5065.40 --> 5066.30] Been saying this morning +[5066.30 --> 5067.46] Is that +[5067.46 --> 5068.58] Paul's point +[5068.58 --> 5070.18] Is that religious people +[5070.18 --> 5071.18] And now the target +[5071.18 --> 5072.06] Broadens to include +[5072.06 --> 5072.50] You and me +[5072.50 --> 5074.58] Religious people +[5074.58 --> 5075.92] Sometimes think +[5075.92 --> 5077.58] That we're better +[5077.58 --> 5082.24] But the fact +[5082.24 --> 5083.64] Is that +[5083.64 --> 5084.24] The trouble +[5084.24 --> 5085.94] And distress +[5085.94 --> 5087.28] For those +[5087.28 --> 5087.90] Who know +[5087.90 --> 5088.56] The law +[5088.56 --> 5090.84] Will be worse +[5090.84 --> 5092.58] And it will be first +[5092.58 --> 5093.76] Right +[5093.76 --> 5094.30] That's why +[5094.30 --> 5095.22] There's no excuse +[5095.22 --> 5095.58] Because +[5095.58 --> 5097.52] We do the same thing +[5097.52 --> 5099.06] That's why +[5099.06 --> 5099.64] There's no excuse +[5099.64 --> 5099.92] Because +[5099.92 --> 5100.76] Verse 12 +[5100.76 --> 5101.82] All who sin +[5101.82 --> 5102.78] Apart from the law +[5102.78 --> 5103.48] Will also perish +[5103.48 --> 5104.20] Apart from the law +[5104.20 --> 5104.86] And all who sin +[5104.86 --> 5105.52] Under the law +[5105.52 --> 5106.22] Will be judged +[5106.22 --> 5107.42] By the law +[5107.42 --> 5109.08] Right +[5109.08 --> 5109.98] It turns out +[5109.98 --> 5111.30] It's a dangerous +[5111.30 --> 5112.66] Thing to know the law +[5112.66 --> 5115.94] One writer says +[5115.94 --> 5117.30] That chapter 2 +[5117.30 --> 5118.36] Is like a bucket +[5118.36 --> 5119.54] Of cold water +[5119.54 --> 5121.06] To the religious person +[5121.06 --> 5122.18] Right +[5122.18 --> 5122.84] It's a shock +[5122.84 --> 5123.50] To the system +[5123.50 --> 5125.70] A bucket of ice water +[5125.70 --> 5126.66] Thrown in your face +[5126.66 --> 5127.30] When you've been saying +[5127.30 --> 5127.92] Yeah them +[5127.92 --> 5128.80] Yeah them +[5128.80 --> 5129.60] Yeah them +[5129.60 --> 5132.26] You +[5132.26 --> 5134.36] Me +[5134.36 --> 5137.60] It's the same +[5137.60 --> 5138.22] For us +[5138.22 --> 5139.50] Who are religious +[5139.50 --> 5140.64] Moralists today +[5140.64 --> 5141.28] It's the same +[5141.28 --> 5141.88] For those who +[5141.88 --> 5143.24] Believe in the ogre +[5143.24 --> 5143.90] Frame +[5143.90 --> 5144.52] The universal +[5144.52 --> 5145.30] Gnostic religious +[5145.30 --> 5145.98] Ethic +[5145.98 --> 5147.18] For anyone who says +[5147.18 --> 5148.62] Just try to be good +[5148.62 --> 5151.56] Just try not to be too bad +[5151.56 --> 5153.60] It's not enough +[5153.60 --> 5156.50] It's never going to be +[5156.50 --> 5157.44] Enough +[5157.44 --> 5161.80] Covenant of works +[5161.80 --> 5163.72] And our failure +[5163.72 --> 5165.50] And the law +[5165.50 --> 5167.90] And our conscience +[5167.90 --> 5170.42] They all condemn us +[5170.42 --> 5173.00] And our morality +[5173.00 --> 5174.76] Our religiosity +[5174.76 --> 5175.90] Our privilege +[5175.90 --> 5176.70] Whatever form +[5176.70 --> 5177.70] That takes +[5177.70 --> 5179.44] Doesn't help us +[5179.44 --> 5184.66] Verse 4 +[5184.66 --> 5188.16] But God's kindness +[5188.16 --> 5190.42] Is intended +[5190.42 --> 5191.74] To lead you +[5191.74 --> 5193.04] To repentance +[5193.04 --> 5196.42] That's what we need +[5196.42 --> 5197.10] Right now +[5197.10 --> 5198.14] Right +[5198.14 --> 5199.38] Repentant hearts +[5199.38 --> 5200.58] The realization +[5200.58 --> 5201.58] This morning +[5201.58 --> 5202.28] That nothing +[5202.28 --> 5203.12] I do +[5203.12 --> 5204.02] Is enough +[5204.02 --> 5204.86] Because nothing +[5204.86 --> 5205.58] I do +[5205.58 --> 5206.78] Is perfectly +[5206.78 --> 5207.62] Perfect +[5207.62 --> 5210.46] But there is one +[5210.46 --> 5211.42] Who has come +[5211.42 --> 5213.24] Right +[5213.24 --> 5214.28] There is one +[5214.28 --> 5215.86] Who knew no sin +[5215.86 --> 5217.46] But became +[5217.46 --> 5218.26] Sin +[5218.26 --> 5219.34] For us +[5219.34 --> 5220.74] That we might become +[5220.74 --> 5221.36] The righteousness +[5221.36 --> 5222.24] Of God +[5222.24 --> 5223.34] We failed +[5223.34 --> 5224.56] Right +[5224.56 --> 5225.10] We failed +[5225.10 --> 5225.84] In the covenant +[5225.84 --> 5226.44] Of works +[5226.44 --> 5227.28] And then +[5227.28 --> 5228.42] We try to change +[5228.42 --> 5229.34] The covenant of works +[5229.34 --> 5229.92] Into something +[5229.92 --> 5230.86] That is lesser +[5230.86 --> 5231.52] Than +[5231.52 --> 5232.78] But God +[5232.78 --> 5234.30] Even in our failure +[5234.30 --> 5234.90] God +[5234.90 --> 5236.00] Gives the covenant +[5236.00 --> 5237.40] Of grace +[5237.40 --> 5238.32] God comes +[5238.32 --> 5239.42] In Jesus Christ +[5239.42 --> 5240.66] To live the life +[5240.66 --> 5241.58] That we should have lived +[5241.58 --> 5242.96] And to die the death +[5242.96 --> 5243.76] That we deserve +[5243.76 --> 5245.24] As the wrath of God +[5245.24 --> 5246.10] For our sin +[5246.10 --> 5246.94] And now +[5246.94 --> 5247.66] A righteousness +[5247.66 --> 5248.34] From God +[5248.34 --> 5249.92] Has been made available +[5249.92 --> 5251.52] Apart from the law +[5251.52 --> 5252.20] A righteousness +[5252.20 --> 5253.36] That is by grace +[5253.36 --> 5255.00] Through faith +[5255.00 --> 5257.22] That +[5257.22 --> 5258.52] Is what +[5258.52 --> 5259.20] We need +[5259.20 --> 5259.94] That is what +[5259.94 --> 5261.24] I hope you hear +[5261.24 --> 5261.82] From me +[5261.82 --> 5262.36] Week in +[5262.36 --> 5262.96] And week out +[5262.96 --> 5265.26] That is the sound doctrine +[5265.26 --> 5266.66] The pure preaching +[5266.66 --> 5267.68] Of the gospel +[5267.68 --> 5268.72] That our generation +[5268.72 --> 5269.88] So desperately +[5269.88 --> 5271.10] Needs to hear +[5271.10 --> 5274.68] It is the hard truth +[5274.68 --> 5277.04] Of our total inability +[5277.04 --> 5279.40] Of human depravity +[5279.40 --> 5280.42] Because it is only +[5280.42 --> 5281.62] When we understand +[5281.62 --> 5283.00] That we are absolutely +[5283.00 --> 5284.32] Unable +[5284.32 --> 5285.94] Do we begin to understand +[5285.94 --> 5286.48] God +[5286.48 --> 5287.40] Who has done +[5287.40 --> 5288.36] Everything +[5288.36 --> 5291.34] And instead of trying +[5291.34 --> 5292.30] To the point +[5292.30 --> 5293.14] Of depression +[5293.14 --> 5294.42] And anxiety +[5294.42 --> 5295.46] Instead of +[5295.46 --> 5297.42] Casting social shame +[5297.42 --> 5298.44] And canceling +[5298.44 --> 5299.80] Those around us +[5299.80 --> 5300.72] Who don't meet +[5300.72 --> 5301.74] Our standard +[5301.74 --> 5303.20] Or some standard +[5303.20 --> 5303.60] Right +[5303.60 --> 5304.46] We can turn +[5304.46 --> 5305.16] To the grace +[5305.16 --> 5305.94] Of God +[5305.94 --> 5306.66] Together +[5306.66 --> 5307.88] We can turn +[5307.88 --> 5309.20] To this truth +[5309.20 --> 5310.34] Which is the great +[5310.34 --> 5311.48] Equalizer +[5311.48 --> 5312.54] All of us +[5312.54 --> 5313.38] The same +[5313.38 --> 5314.74] Stand in need +[5314.74 --> 5315.60] Of the grace +[5315.60 --> 5316.46] Of God +[5316.46 --> 5319.46] And so +[5319.46 --> 5321.82] If you are +[5321.82 --> 5322.90] A Christian +[5322.90 --> 5324.52] Who has received +[5324.52 --> 5325.16] The grace +[5325.16 --> 5325.74] Of God +[5325.74 --> 5326.24] This morning +[5326.24 --> 5327.18] Or if you are +[5327.18 --> 5327.74] Hungry +[5327.74 --> 5328.40] And your soul +[5328.40 --> 5329.30] Is crying out +[5329.30 --> 5330.12] For the grace +[5330.12 --> 5330.54] Of God +[5330.54 --> 5330.94] This morning +[5330.94 --> 5332.32] He is here +[5332.32 --> 5333.10] And he +[5333.10 --> 5334.58] Has life +[5334.58 --> 5335.56] For you +[5335.56 --> 5338.12] And if you have +[5338.12 --> 5339.36] Received that grace +[5339.36 --> 5340.72] How much +[5340.72 --> 5341.46] More +[5341.46 --> 5343.02] Understanding +[5343.02 --> 5344.42] Should you have +[5344.42 --> 5345.08] In this life +[5345.08 --> 5346.52] How much more +[5346.52 --> 5347.88] Understanding of the world +[5347.88 --> 5348.50] And the way things +[5348.50 --> 5348.98] Are working +[5348.98 --> 5349.94] Or not working +[5349.94 --> 5351.36] Or the brokenness +[5351.36 --> 5351.84] That we face +[5351.84 --> 5352.90] Should you have +[5352.90 --> 5353.84] In this life +[5353.84 --> 5354.70] How much more +[5354.70 --> 5355.52] Humility +[5355.52 --> 5356.88] Should we have +[5356.88 --> 5357.58] As Christians +[5357.58 --> 5358.70] In response +[5358.70 --> 5360.18] To this brokenness +[5360.18 --> 5361.32] And this heartbreak +[5361.32 --> 5362.32] To this feeble +[5362.32 --> 5362.78] Attempt +[5362.78 --> 5363.40] And failure +[5363.40 --> 5364.40] How much more +[5364.40 --> 5365.00] Gentleness +[5365.00 --> 5366.20] And respect +[5366.20 --> 5367.10] Should we have +[5367.10 --> 5367.88] For those people +[5367.88 --> 5368.20] Who are +[5368.20 --> 5370.20] Stuck in sin +[5370.20 --> 5371.78] For those who are +[5371.78 --> 5372.62] Trapped in this +[5372.62 --> 5373.28] Wrong way +[5373.28 --> 5374.06] Of seeing +[5374.06 --> 5374.76] And being +[5374.76 --> 5375.62] In the world +[5375.62 --> 5379.92] And as I say that +[5379.92 --> 5380.82] Many of you +[5380.82 --> 5381.18] Are thinking +[5381.18 --> 5381.94] Yes pastor +[5381.94 --> 5383.00] Yes we should +[5383.00 --> 5383.40] Have that +[5383.40 --> 5384.02] We should be +[5384.02 --> 5384.40] That way +[5384.40 --> 5385.36] But let me ask you +[5385.36 --> 5386.36] Are we known +[5386.36 --> 5387.64] As that +[5387.64 --> 5390.62] Are we known +[5390.62 --> 5391.82] As those who are +[5391.82 --> 5392.74] Full of gentleness +[5392.74 --> 5393.86] And respect +[5393.86 --> 5395.42] Is that what you +[5395.42 --> 5396.32] Are known for +[5396.32 --> 5397.48] In your office +[5397.48 --> 5399.58] Is that what you +[5399.58 --> 5400.46] Are known for +[5400.46 --> 5401.00] As a person +[5401.00 --> 5401.76] Of humility +[5401.76 --> 5402.66] Who anyone +[5402.66 --> 5403.56] Can come up to +[5403.56 --> 5404.86] At school +[5404.86 --> 5407.34] Is that what you +[5407.34 --> 5408.32] Are known for +[5408.32 --> 5410.66] When you play +[5410.66 --> 5411.64] Hockey +[5411.64 --> 5413.14] On Saturday nights +[5413.14 --> 5415.06] Or soccer +[5415.06 --> 5416.56] On Saturday morning +[5416.56 --> 5419.60] Is that what you +[5419.60 --> 5421.40] Are known for +[5421.40 --> 5423.18] When you know +[5423.18 --> 5423.68] Grace +[5423.68 --> 5425.48] When you know +[5425.48 --> 5426.08] This Jesus +[5426.08 --> 5428.26] Came into the world +[5428.26 --> 5428.68] For you +[5428.68 --> 5431.60] Paul says +[5431.60 --> 5432.18] We need +[5432.18 --> 5434.02] Sound doctrine +[5434.02 --> 5435.06] To combat +[5435.06 --> 5436.50] What itching ears +[5436.50 --> 5437.30] Want to hear +[5437.30 --> 5439.44] And it is sound +[5439.44 --> 5440.06] Doctrine +[5440.06 --> 5440.46] That will +[5440.46 --> 5442.06] Transform our +[5442.06 --> 5443.48] Hearts and minds +[5443.48 --> 5444.14] And lives +[5444.14 --> 5445.28] It is sound doctrine +[5445.28 --> 5445.62] That will +[5445.62 --> 5446.98] Form a faith +[5446.98 --> 5447.60] In us +[5447.60 --> 5448.64] That makes us +[5448.64 --> 5449.80] More like +[5449.80 --> 5450.52] Jesus +[5450.52 --> 5451.70] In the world +[5451.70 --> 5453.10] And so +[5453.10 --> 5454.16] As you go +[5454.16 --> 5454.98] Wrestle with +[5454.98 --> 5456.04] That question +[5456.04 --> 5457.36] How am I +[5457.36 --> 5458.20] Known +[5458.20 --> 5459.30] But also +[5459.30 --> 5461.14] Ask yourself +[5461.14 --> 5462.24] How will I +[5462.24 --> 5462.90] Grow +[5462.90 --> 5464.94] How will I +[5464.94 --> 5465.70] Be transformed +[5465.70 --> 5466.64] Into the image +[5466.64 --> 5466.92] Of Jesus +[5466.92 --> 5467.74] What am I doing +[5467.74 --> 5468.64] To dig deep +[5468.64 --> 5469.88] Into God's word +[5469.88 --> 5470.56] To be shaped +[5470.56 --> 5471.66] By sound doctrine +[5471.66 --> 5472.80] Are you in a bible study +[5472.80 --> 5474.70] Are you doing +[5474.70 --> 5476.00] Your devotions +[5476.00 --> 5476.80] Personally +[5476.80 --> 5478.16] And corporately +[5478.16 --> 5479.88] Are you signing up +[5479.88 --> 5481.70] For adult education +[5481.70 --> 5482.52] Classes +[5482.52 --> 5483.44] Right +[5483.44 --> 5483.96] And in +[5483.96 --> 5485.30] A couple weeks +[5485.30 --> 5486.10] I'm going to be running +[5486.10 --> 5486.74] A Christianity +[5486.74 --> 5488.12] Explored class +[5488.12 --> 5488.38] Here +[5488.38 --> 5489.04] And that class +[5489.04 --> 5489.60] Is targeted +[5489.60 --> 5490.52] Primarily for people +[5490.52 --> 5491.50] Who are new to faith +[5491.50 --> 5492.72] Or who are returning +[5492.72 --> 5493.24] To faith +[5493.24 --> 5494.44] After a long time away +[5494.44 --> 5495.60] Right +[5495.60 --> 5496.24] If that's something +[5496.24 --> 5497.36] Where you are interested in +[5497.36 --> 5497.90] Or you want to +[5497.90 --> 5498.76] Dig into that +[5498.76 --> 5499.54] Grab me +[5499.54 --> 5500.52] After the service +[5500.52 --> 5501.04] And I'll get you +[5501.04 --> 5501.62] On that list +[5501.62 --> 5502.10] And we will +[5502.10 --> 5503.10] Get that going +[5503.10 --> 5504.30] Please +[5504.30 --> 5504.90] Dig +[5504.90 --> 5505.90] Deep +[5505.90 --> 5508.28] Because Sunday +[5508.28 --> 5510.38] Isn't enough +[5510.38 --> 5513.86] It's the bare minimum +[5513.86 --> 5514.90] And let's start here +[5514.90 --> 5517.92] But listening to me +[5517.92 --> 5519.56] Isn't enough +[5519.56 --> 5522.68] Singing some songs +[5522.68 --> 5525.16] As great as they are +[5525.16 --> 5527.02] Isn't enough +[5527.02 --> 5529.46] We need +[5529.46 --> 5530.88] To be transformed +[5530.88 --> 5532.60] By the gospel +[5532.60 --> 5533.70] Of grace +[5533.70 --> 5534.82] And so we must +[5534.82 --> 5536.62] Immerse ourselves +[5536.62 --> 5537.62] In the gospel +[5537.62 --> 5538.56] Because in immersing +[5538.56 --> 5539.14] Ourselves +[5539.14 --> 5540.26] In the gospel +[5540.26 --> 5542.40] We are drawing near +[5542.40 --> 5544.00] To no one other +[5544.00 --> 5544.88] Than Jesus +[5544.88 --> 5546.28] Christ +[5546.28 --> 5548.88] And it is in his name +[5548.88 --> 5550.62] We go +[5550.62 --> 5552.12] It is in his name +[5552.12 --> 5553.04] We pray +[5553.04 --> 5554.08] It is in his name +[5554.08 --> 5555.02] That we together say +[5555.02 --> 5556.14] Amen +[5556.14 --> 5557.78] Let's pray +[5557.78 --> 5566.58] Holy God +[5566.58 --> 5569.90] Open our eyes +[5569.90 --> 5570.36] Today +[5570.36 --> 5571.36] Once again +[5571.36 --> 5572.62] To the +[5572.62 --> 5574.28] Wondrous +[5574.28 --> 5575.30] Mystery +[5575.30 --> 5576.80] Of the gospel +[5576.80 --> 5579.22] Open our eyes +[5579.22 --> 5579.94] To the truth +[5579.94 --> 5581.00] Of who we are +[5581.00 --> 5581.34] To the +[5581.34 --> 5582.16] To the sound +[5582.16 --> 5582.74] Doctrine +[5582.74 --> 5583.78] Of your word +[5583.78 --> 5584.66] Plant it +[5584.66 --> 5586.00] Deep within us +[5586.00 --> 5587.14] So that from it +[5587.14 --> 5588.24] You might grow +[5588.24 --> 5589.58] In our lives +[5589.58 --> 5590.38] So that we might +[5590.38 --> 5591.26] Be transformed +[5591.26 --> 5591.76] And so that +[5591.76 --> 5592.88] As we go from +[5592.88 --> 5593.94] This place transformed +[5593.94 --> 5595.22] The world might see +[5595.22 --> 5596.18] More and more +[5596.18 --> 5596.88] Of you +[5596.88 --> 5598.28] In all that we do +[5598.28 --> 5599.48] In all that we say +[5599.48 --> 5600.98] In who we are +[5600.98 --> 5602.18] In the everyday +[5602.18 --> 5603.26] Situations +[5603.26 --> 5604.20] And circumstances +[5604.20 --> 5605.20] Of life +[5605.20 --> 5608.00] And as we stand +[5608.00 --> 5608.96] Now Lord God +[5608.96 --> 5609.58] To sing +[5609.58 --> 5611.50] May we sing +[5611.50 --> 5612.70] Captivated +[5612.70 --> 5613.44] By the beauty +[5613.44 --> 5614.12] Of the gospel +[5614.12 --> 5615.18] May we sing +[5615.18 --> 5615.98] Compelled +[5615.98 --> 5616.86] To shout +[5616.86 --> 5617.80] From the mountaintops +[5617.80 --> 5618.32] The truth +[5618.32 --> 5619.12] Of Jesus Christ +[5619.12 --> 5620.52] May we sing +[5620.52 --> 5622.24] Your praises +[5622.24 --> 5623.00] Lord Jesus +[5623.00 --> 5624.54] Because we see +[5624.54 --> 5625.82] Your face +[5625.82 --> 5626.34] Here +[5626.34 --> 5627.58] And now +[5627.58 --> 5628.40] Together +[5628.40 --> 5631.72] We live our lives +[5631.72 --> 5632.32] In praise +[5632.32 --> 5632.84] Of you +[5632.84 --> 5634.32] And so we praise +[5634.32 --> 5634.62] You +[5634.62 --> 5635.48] Lord Jesus +[5635.48 --> 5636.56] Amen +[5636.56 --> 5666.54] Come be home +[5666.54 --> 5669.86] Hope the wondrous mystery +[5669.86 --> 5672.52] In the dawning +[5672.52 --> 5675.26] Of the King +[5675.26 --> 5677.58] He the theme +[5677.58 --> 5680.62] Of heaven's praises +[5680.62 --> 5684.58] Robed in frail humanity +[5684.58 --> 5688.30] In our longing +[5688.30 --> 5690.84] In our darkness +[5690.84 --> 5693.68] Now the light +[5693.68 --> 5696.34] Of life has come +[5696.34 --> 5698.50] Looked to Christ +[5698.50 --> 5701.26] Who condescended +[5701.26 --> 5703.70] Took on flesh +[5703.70 --> 5707.56] To ransom us +[5707.56 --> 5716.64] Come behold +[5716.64 --> 5719.42] The wondrous mystery +[5719.42 --> 5721.96] He the perfect +[5721.96 --> 5724.72] Son of man +[5724.72 --> 5727.00] In his living +[5727.00 --> 5729.70] In his suffering +[5729.70 --> 5731.80] Never trace +[5731.80 --> 5733.14] Nor stain +[5733.14 --> 5734.72] Of sin +[5734.72 --> 5736.70] See the true +[5736.70 --> 5738.50] And better +[5738.50 --> 5739.94] Adam +[5739.94 --> 5741.72] Come to save +[5742.48 --> 5743.30] The hell +[5743.30 --> 5744.92] Thou man +[5744.92 --> 5747.10] Christ the great +[5747.10 --> 5749.66] And sure fulfillment +[5749.66 --> 5750.98] Of the law +[5750.98 --> 5751.98] Of the law +[5751.98 --> 5753.32] In him +[5753.32 --> 5753.98] We stand +[5753.98 --> 5754.98] Of the law +[5754.98 --> 5755.04] In him +[5755.04 --> 5755.48] We stand +[5755.48 --> 5763.98] Come behold +[5763.98 --> 5766.98] The wondrous mystery +[5766.98 --> 5769.98] Christ the Lord +[5769.98 --> 5772.34] Upon the tree +[5772.34 --> 5774.34] In the stead +[5774.34 --> 5774.62] In the stead +[5774.62 --> 5775.18] In the stead +[5775.18 --> 5778.12] Of ruined sinners +[5778.12 --> 5780.24] Hangs the lamb +[5780.24 --> 5781.62] In victory +[5781.62 --> 5781.88] In the stead of ruined sinners +[5781.88 --> 5781.98] Hangs the lamb in victory +[5781.98 --> 5784.26] See the price +[5784.26 --> 5785.40] See the price +[5785.40 --> 5787.98] Of our redemption +[5787.98 --> 5792.98] See the Father's plan unfold +[5792.98 --> 5798.58] Bringing many sons to glory +[5798.58 --> 5801.72] Grace unmeasured +[5801.72 --> 5803.98] Love untold +[5803.98 --> 5812.98] Come behold +[5812.98 --> 5816.56] The wondrous mystery +[5816.56 --> 5818.80] Slain by death +[5818.80 --> 5821.88] The God of life +[5821.88 --> 5824.90] But no grave good +[5824.90 --> 5827.00] Ere restrain him +[5827.00 --> 5829.06] Praise the Lord +[5829.06 --> 5830.98] 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5957.70] The Lord bless you +[5957.70 --> 5959.28] And keep you +[5959.28 --> 5961.16] The Lord make his face +[5961.16 --> 5962.18] To shine upon you +[5962.18 --> 5963.28] And be gracious +[5963.28 --> 5964.58] To you +[5964.58 --> 5967.22] The Lord turn his face +[5967.22 --> 5968.00] Toward you +[5968.00 --> 5969.26] And give you +[5969.26 --> 5971.24] His peace +[5971.24 --> 5973.34] Amen +[5973.34 --> 5996.20] Amen +[5996.20 --> 5998.94] Amen +[5998.94 --> 6003.20] Amen, amen. +[6003.20 --> 6017.20] Amen, amen, amen. +[6020.66 --> 6027.20] The Lord bless you and keep you. +[6027.20 --> 6035.20] Make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. +[6035.52 --> 6048.88] The Lord turn his face towards you and give you peace. +[6048.88 --> 6058.88] The Lord bless you and keep you. +[6058.88 --> 6066.54] Make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. +[6066.86 --> 6079.88] The Lord turn his face towards you and give you peace. +[6079.88 --> 6093.88] Amen, amen, amen. +[6093.88 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January 1, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,246 @@ +• Worship song with repetition of lyrics "How great is our God" +• References to God's love and faithfulness +• Personal testimony of relationship with God +• Praise and thanksgiving to God for goodness and mercy +• Prayer for others, including those in need of healing and freedom from Satan +• Welcome and introduction by Pastor Chris +• Announcement about next Sunday's youth coffee and need for a host +• Invitation to worship together as a community +• Call to worship with a reading from Psalm 139 +• Song of praise to Jesus as the hope, comfort, light, and truth +• The speaker is described as the source of heaven's light, vine, and dreams +• The speaker is referred to as Jesus and many others believe in Him +• Repeated phrases of "Lord, we believe" are said multiple times +• References are made to Psalm 139, specifically verses about God's presence everywhere +• The speaker prays for help to rest in God's love and trust Him always +• The speaker expresses gratitude for God's mercy and love, saying they have been held in His hands all their days +• Expressing gratitude and worship +• Reflecting on God's goodness and presence in life +• Jesus as the name above every other name and savior +• Living for Jesus and filling with His heart and love +• Thanking God and acknowledging His glory and honor +• Worship service continues with giving of gifts to support Emmanuel church and Life Recovery Association +• Life Recovery: a safe, structured, and supportive Christian community for women struggling with addiction +• Statistics on substance abuse in BC and the need for support +• Invitation to join Life Recovery's cause and support their mission +• Bible verse (Hebrews 13:16) about doing good and sharing with others +• Prayer and worship songs (including "I Am My Eyes") +• New Year's Day service, including: + • Reflection on past year and gratitude for Jesus' birth + • Discussion of things to be thankful for + • Personal testimony of being thankful for family, friends, and church community +• Children's worship time will resume next week +• Pastor Chris led a prayer session, thanking God for the past year and seeking forgiveness for sins +• Prayer requests were made for Marie Grimm's stepmom, who is in hospital with seizures, and her family +• Next Sunday will feature Lord's Supper, and attendees are encouraged to discuss its significance with their families and friends +• The pastor invited attendees to join him in prayer. +• Worship and celebration of God's presence +• Prayer for those who are struggling, including the Grimm family and Brenda, Jody, Linda, and Teenie +• Request for God's peace, strength, and power in difficult circumstances +• Thanksgiving prayer for Teenie's recovery and return home after surgery +• Gratitude for answered prayers +• Prayers for continued recovery and blessings +• Requests for patience, health, and peace +• Prayers for specific individuals (John, Harry, Trudy) in their recoveries +• Prayers for others receiving healthcare treatment +• General requests for God's nearness, healing, and peace +• Power and authority +• Waiting for answers or tests +• Anxiety and the search for peace +• Preparing hearts and minds for worship +• Opening eyes, hearts, and imaginations to God's presence +• Receiving God's grace through the Eucharist +• Praying for others, including family members, those in need of reconciliation, and those mourning loved ones who have passed away +• Praying for those walking in grief and seeking comfort from God +• Recognizing the pain of losing loved ones and the difficulty of sharing a table with others who have rejected their faith +• Asking God to soften the hearts of those who have wandered or rejected Him, opening their eyes to His truth and majesty +• Reflecting on the beauty and compelling nature of God's love and grace +• Worshiping God as Holy Father and seeking to hear from Him in a new year +• Opening a message and dedicating it to the audience +• Referencing Psalm 8 and its significance +• Discussing the concept of identity and remembering past experiences +• Reflecting on starting a new year and recalling personal values and goals +• Mentioning a previous sermon titled "Who Am I" +• Referring to the start of a new year and reflecting on one's identity in Christ +• The importance of remembering who we are in God during the year ahead +• Being easily overwhelmed by messages and distractions +• Relaying the foundation of who God says we are +• Looking at Psalm 8 as a reference point for understanding our identity +• The majesty of God's name is praised in all the earth +• God has set his glory above the heavens through the praise of children and infants +• He has established a stronghold against enemies to silence the foe +• The heavens are the work of God's fingers, with the moon and stars set in place +• Mankind is mindful of them and cares for them as human beings made lower than angels but crowned with glory and honor +• They have been made rulers over the works of God's hands, with everything under their feet +• The speaker is reflecting on the nature of reality and its mysteries +• Two fundamental questions will define one's experience in life: what lies beyond the surface level, and what is the true nature of existence +• The truth is profound but easily dismissed until it is plumbed to its depths, revealing immeasurable meaning and incomprehensible complexity +• Fundamentally defining and delimiting what it means to be alive +• Two questions that determine a life's direction +• How answering these questions sets everything in motion for the rest of one's life +• Revealing one's reality, experience, and frame of reference through language choices +• The meaning of life and its ideas found depending on how one answers these two questions +• Two fundamental questions in life: "Who is God?" and "How will I live?" +• These questions are profound yet simple to answer +• The answer to these questions has been debated throughout history, but everyone lives with an assumed answer +• Engaging with these questions can occur in various ways throughout one's life +• Nobody escapes answering these questions, as they are fundamental to the human experience. +• The concept of a pantheon of gods like in Hinduism or Greco-Roman systems +• Belief in a constant, ongoing struggle between the gods themselves +• Escaping the physical plane and achieving spiritual liberation (Elysium, Moksha, Nirvana) +• Question of who is God, with one possible answer being there is no God +• The speaker discusses a common answer given to the question of life's purpose, which is that people will also have to wrestle with who they are and what the point of life is. +• They mention that some people say there is no god or higher power that gives life direction and meaning. +• The speaker counters this by saying that admitting there might be no greater purpose to life can actually lead to a more honest and authentic existence. +• They argue that without a predetermined purpose, people should focus on living in the present and finding joy and fulfillment in everyday experiences. +• Nihilism and its roots in philosophy +• Moral traditions and ethical obligations +• Critique of traditional morality based on evolutionary imperatives +• Game theory as a framework for understanding human behavior +• Human likelihood of survival and the role of submission to societal norms +• Patterns of behavior and morality +• Influence of societal standards and expectations on individual behavior +• Evolutionary theory and the concept of survival of the fittest +• Morality and moral imperatives as transcendent principles +• Immanuel Kant's ideas on universal categories and principles +• The challenge of knowing and applying these principles in everyday life +• Misconceptions about God +• Authority and judgment of God +• Influence of God on daily life +• Relationship with God as a judge vs. an authoritive dictator +• Sacrifices and service to appease God +• Feeling overwhelmed and oppressed by God's expectations +• Use of Psalm 8 to understand God's perspective +• Impacts of the answer to the first question on subsequent life choices +• Holding up a biblical way of living as a challenge to the listener +• Examining personal identity and relationship with God +• The concept that both "Who is God?" and "Who am I?" are relevant questions +• The idea that answers to these questions impact each other +• An explicit link between one's understanding of God and self-identity +• John Calvin +• The Institutes of the Christian Religion +• Quote from The Institutes +• True self-knowledge +• Seeking God's guidance +• The concept of the two questions: "Who is God?" and "Who am I?" +• How asking these questions naturally leads to a consideration of one's own identity +• The relationship between the first and second questions, where answering one question can lead to contemplation on the other +• How humans are prone to ask these kinds of questions, both in philosophy and everyday life +• A discussion about Psalm 8 and its relevance to understanding oneself and one's place in the world +• Contemplating God and the universe +• Reflecting on personal experiences in nature, such as gazing at stars +• Comparing human existence to the vastness of the universe +• Considering the question "Who made it?" in relation to the creation of water vapor +• Meditating on the mystery of life and the unknown +• The universe and humanity +• Relation of humans to God +• Understanding the name of God in all places on earth +• The Reformed Church tradition and its teachings +• The Belgic Confession and its significance in defining church identity +• The created world as described in the first book of God's word +• The First Book of God's Revelation +• All creatures are as letters to make us ponder the invisible things of God +• God's eternal power and divinity are enough to convict humanity +• The world around us is a letter from God revealing Himself to us +• Psalm 8 testifies to the truth that there is a Creator, and God is the Creator +• The Psalmist answers the question "Who is God?" by saying He is the Creator +• Reference to the Lord and Bibles being translated in all capitals +• Explanation of the name Yahweh, referencing Exodus 3:14-15 +• Discussion on the meaning of the repetition of "I am" or "I will be" in reference to God's identity +• Interpretation that the name Yahweh conveys God's unchanging and eternal nature +• The concept of immutability and aseity in God's nature +• Yahweh as the self-sufficient and worthy deity +• The content and meaning of the name "Yahweh" +• The works and words of God as expressions of His identity +• The Psalm's view of God's sovereignty in all aspects of life +• The attributes of God, including being transcendent and imminent +• God's omnipotence and omniscience +• God's presence and ubiquity (omnipresence) +• God's absolute nature, with no rivals or equals +• The significance of the name "Lord" in relation to God's nature +• The majesty of God is a central theme in Psalm 8 +• The psalm is not just a statement of fact, but also an acclamation and praise for God's majesty +• God's creation of the earth and humanity was to give them the capacity to know and praise His majesty +• Humanity's purpose is to know and praise God's majesty, which brings joy and guides their actions +• Description of God's attributes (unchanging, self-sufficient, independent, omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent) +• Reflection on the relationship between humans and God +• Comparison of human understanding to God's power and knowledge +• Discussion on being mindful of God in everyday life +• Reference to Psalm 8 and its interpretation +• Psalm 8 +• Human insignificance and God's greatness +• God's promises and glory +• Humanity's role in creation +• God's power and majesty +• Understanding of God and its impact on humanity +• Relationship between the speaker and the listener +• Identity and humanity in relation to God and faith +• Recreating oneself in the image of Jesus Christ +• The Bible as a guide to understanding God and humanity +• Seeing oneself through the lens of the God of the Bible +• Assessment of the concept of universal human dignity +• Origin and meaning of universal human rights in Christian context +• Relationship between God, church, and state in societal norms +• Separation of church and state as a cultural norm +• Conceptual inconsistencies regarding human dignity and separation of church and state +• The concept of freedom and rights being rooted in Christian theology +• God's image and likeness in humans +• Living as God's image bearers +• Love of God for humanity and creation +• Worthiness seen in human worth and dignity +• God becoming human like us +• Jewish tradition and the Messiah +• Psalm 8 as a messianic psalm +• Prophetic and anticipatory role of Psalm 8 +• Jesus Christ as the Messiah and human +• Relationship between God and humanity +• Need for God to become human +• Filling and fulfilling one's vision of God and humanity +• The relationship between God and humanity +• The fall of humanity into sin +• Humanity's role as vice regent +• The introduction of disorder, brokenness, and chaos +• Jesus Christ as the bridge between Creator and creature +• Restoration of proper order through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross +• The power of God's righteousness and reconciling believers to Him +• The role of the Holy Spirit in uniting believers with God by grace through faith +• Believers being exalted to a place of dominion over darkness and powers of oppression +• The truth that enables disciples of Jesus to cast out demons, work miracles, and stand against patterns and systems of oppression +• The victory that comes from this truth over personal struggles and sins like pornography or addiction +• The movement towards finding acceptance, meaning, and purpose in Jesus +• Meaning and purpose in Jesus Christ +• Stopping struggling to meet worldly expectations +• Breaking free from social media's influence +• Finding self-esteem in Christ alone +• Avoiding anxiety and finding glory in Christ +• Recognizing royalty and beauty in Christ +• Embracing strength and identity in Christ +• The relationship between God and humanity +• Jesus' example of being fully human and fully alive +• Salvation through death and resurrection +• Humanity's identity as made fully human and fully alive in Christ +• The majesty and glory of God's name on earth +• Prayer to the Lord, Our Lord +• Request for help from a supreme being +• Acknowledging the creator's power and majesty +• Asking for guidance and understanding of their role in the world +• Seeking to understand the answer to who they are +• Recognizing their word as truth and revelation +• Experiencing self-awareness through recognition of their existence +• Expressing trust, reliance, and worship towards the supreme being +• Acknowledging dependence on the creator +• Isotox is mentioned repeatedly +• Reference to worship +• Quote "I am who you say I am" repeated multiple times +• Quotes from biblical passages (Matthew 11:28-30, John 14:2) +• Invitation to stay after service for fellowship and coffee +• Blessings and prayers for protection, support, and guidance +• Final words of encouragement and blessing +• Slain for the world +• High and Lord of all worlds +• Angels crying "Hail the Lamb" +• Reigning as King of all kings +• Coming on time with the King of all kings +• Role of Christianity and Prince in the kingdom +• Organization and leadership in the kingdom +• Global presence and influence \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - January 1, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - January 1, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..38970fbab804fec147438b9819472eca80c1f5a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - January 1, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,5612 @@ +[0.00 --> 13.10] How great is our God, and all will see how great, how great is our God. +[13.10 --> 36.78] Name above all names, worthy of all praise, my heart will see how great is our God. +[36.78 --> 61.02] Name above all names, worthy of all praise, my heart will see how great is our God. +[66.78 --> 73.78] Name above all names, worthy of all praise, my heart will see how great is our God. +[73.78 --> 81.78] Name above all names, worthy of all praise, my heart will see how great is our God. +[81.78 --> 91.78] And all will see how great, how great is our God. +[91.78 --> 100.78] How great is our God. +[100.78 --> 106.78] How great is our God. +[106.78 --> 113.78] How great is our God. +[113.78 --> 117.78] How great is our God. +[117.78 --> 124.78] How great is our God. +[124.78 --> 130.78] How great is our God. +[130.78 --> 136.78] How great, how great is our God. +[136.78 --> 137.88] How great is our God. +[139.78 --> 144.88] assum豆 boil 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365.90] No, no, your love never fails. +[366.04 --> 367.34] It never gives up. +[367.62 --> 370.22] It never runs out on me. +[370.46 --> 375.30] Your love, it's your love. +[375.56 --> 379.68] God, I know your love is never ending. +[380.20 --> 382.72] Your love is never failing. +[382.72 --> 388.10] It's your love, your love, your love. +[412.72 --> 416.42] I love you, Lord. +[419.10 --> 422.60] Oh, your mercy never fails me. +[423.90 --> 430.10] All my days I've been held in your hands. +[430.10 --> 434.48] From the moment that I wake up. +[435.48 --> 438.36] Until I lay my head. +[439.40 --> 445.06] For I was the one of the goodness of God. +[445.06 --> 450.44] I'm going to pray for you. +[450.44 --> 453.12] All my life you have been faithful. +[453.12 --> 462.62] All my life you have been so, so good. +[463.00 --> 468.08] With every breath that I enable. +[468.50 --> 475.60] Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God. +[475.60 --> 477.60] I love you. +[477.60 --> 479.76] I love your voice. +[481.98 --> 485.18] You will lead me through the fire. +[485.18 --> 488.56] And in darkest night. +[488.56 --> 492.56] You will close like no other. +[492.56 --> 496.90] I've known you as a father. +[497.90 --> 500.72] I've known you as a prayer. +[500.72 --> 502.10] I've known you as a prayer. +[502.10 --> 508.10] And I have lived in the goodness of God. +[508.10 --> 508.40] Yeah. +[511.40 --> 516.10] And all my life you have been faithful. +[517.10 --> 517.94] Oh. +[517.94 --> 525.54] And all my life you have been so, so good. +[526.98 --> 530.92] With every breath that I enable. +[532.58 --> 538.38] Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God. +[538.38 --> 538.88] Yeah. +[541.72 --> 544.86] Because your goodness is running out. +[545.14 --> 547.00] It's running out. +[547.00 --> 549.68] You're not alone. +[549.68 --> 549.80] It's running out. +[549.80 --> 550.80] It's running out. +[550.80 --> 551.40] N duas jours нет. +[551.40 --> 551.78] Amendment LoveภLo hadAll fra beauties. +[551.78 --> 552.20] Hung Quelka system is religious freedom. +[552.20 --> 552.56] And I know you're giving your reactions to Satan. +[552.56 --> 553.44] tribe podem było in thy Song of God. +[553.44 --> 553.68] Him hunger. +[553.84 --> 554.56] You have to preach him to all people'sнения. +[554.56 --> 555.56] It's turn being renewed. +[555.56 --> 557.24] You have to preach the elders room supernow. +[557.24 --> 557.90] Oh I know you're blessed. +[557.90 --> 558.94] Come on. +[558.94 --> 559.46] Yeah. +[559.46 --> 560.10] They're saying they've been faithful to the consumptive family. +[560.22 --> 561.06] Oh. +[561.06 --> 561.40] Lamb ridicule Me. +[561.40 --> 562.10] If every breath that I envy you в time her. +[562.10 --> 562.90] Um天antraunk으로 will Savvy. +[563.12 --> 563.48] Thatburst will cover me in listen to audience of God. +[563.56 --> 564.30] Women fail. +[564.30 --> 565.78] It's from the Lord manifester west mount store for you. +[565.78 --> 581.26] Good morning. +[582.48 --> 587.44] Happy New Year's to all of you who are here with us. +[587.52 --> 591.74] I suspect there will be some who filter in over the next few minutes as well. +[591.74 --> 597.00] It is good for us to get together and to worship God. +[597.08 --> 599.34] My name is Chris. I'm one of the pastors here. +[599.54 --> 604.36] And a special welcome to you if you are visiting or checking us out online for the first time. +[604.72 --> 608.26] We're excited to worship together this morning. +[608.40 --> 613.24] Before we begin our worship, we have just one quick announcement. +[613.86 --> 617.18] Next week, Sunday, is youth coffee. +[617.18 --> 625.12] So after service, our youth group goes to someone's house for lunch and hanging out afterwards. +[625.74 --> 628.56] And we're looking for someone to host them. +[629.56 --> 633.08] So it's a week away, and Kevin needs someone. +[633.20 --> 637.02] So if you can host youth coffee next week, Sunday, after service, +[637.60 --> 640.48] grab Kevin following our time together this morning. +[640.90 --> 644.68] Let him know so we can make sure that that happens together. +[644.68 --> 649.08] I'm going to invite you to stand as you're able and where you are. +[649.40 --> 653.40] We can enter God's presence together this morning in worship. +[655.88 --> 663.28] We gather together in this place because God is present here in a unique and powerful way +[663.28 --> 668.40] when two or three believers gather together in worship around the Word. +[668.40 --> 672.40] And so he greets us and welcomes us into his presence. +[672.54 --> 675.06] And so receive the greeting of our God. +[676.06 --> 683.08] Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, his Son, and our Savior, +[683.52 --> 686.04] through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[687.16 --> 687.48] Amen. +[688.34 --> 692.88] I'm going to invite you to turn to those with whom we are worshiping and welcome them into worship. +[692.88 --> 698.18] Do so with a handshake or a fist pump or eye contact, depending on the people around you. +[698.40 --> 698.92] Amen. +[698.92 --> 699.40] Amen. +[699.40 --> 699.52] Amen. +[699.52 --> 699.90] Amen. +[699.90 --> 699.92] Amen. +[699.92 --> 700.42] Amen. +[700.42 --> 700.46] Amen. +[700.46 --> 700.50] Amen. +[700.50 --> 700.58] Amen. +[700.58 --> 700.98] Amen. +[700.98 --> 701.02] Amen. +[701.02 --> 701.50] Amen. +[722.88 --> 731.02] Amen. +[731.02 --> 731.46] Amen. +[731.46 --> 734.70] Before I start our call to worship, I should have asked Pastor Chris to announce, +[735.20 --> 740.52] we are hosting Sunridge Gardens worship on Saturday, this coming Saturday. +[740.62 --> 743.74] If you haven't been, it's nice to have a few people out from the congregation. +[744.48 --> 745.68] Paul and I are going to lead. +[746.42 --> 748.84] If you don't know what it is, come and chat with me. +[748.84 --> 753.92] But basically, we're leading worship at Sunridge Gardens, Seniors Home just up the hill in Murrayville, +[754.06 --> 756.18] and love to have some people out from our congregation. +[758.12 --> 759.66] Our call to worship this morning. +[759.78 --> 765.94] It's good to remind ourselves, as we start a new year, how thoroughly our Father knows us +[765.94 --> 768.56] and how deeply he loves us. +[769.42 --> 771.92] In Psalm 139, we read, +[772.88 --> 775.58] You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. +[775.58 --> 778.76] You know when I sit and when I rise. +[779.04 --> 781.60] You perceive my thoughts from afar. +[782.26 --> 785.60] You discern my going out and my lying down. +[786.22 --> 788.42] You are familiar with all my ways. +[789.38 --> 793.80] Before a word is on my tongue, you, Lord, know it completely. +[794.74 --> 799.46] You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. +[799.46 --> 805.90] Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. +[806.92 --> 811.32] As we worship God this morning, may we celebrate his deep love for us. +[811.92 --> 815.34] May we see his glory and be captivated by his beauty. +[815.82 --> 816.68] Let's worship together. +[816.68 --> 838.14] Jesus, hope of the nations +[838.14 --> 843.54] Jesus, comfort for all who hold +[843.54 --> 855.14] Jesus, light in the darkness +[855.14 --> 859.78] Jesus, truth in the circumstances +[859.78 --> 867.28] You are the source of heaven's light on earth +[867.28 --> 871.74] In history, you live and die +[871.74 --> 876.74] You broke the truth, you rose to life +[876.74 --> 881.40] You are the hope, living in us +[881.40 --> 885.48] You are the rock, in whom we trust +[885.48 --> 892.06] You are the light, shining for all the world to see +[892.06 --> 895.94] You rose from the death +[895.94 --> 895.96] You rose from the death +[895.96 --> 898.10] Conquer and fear +[898.10 --> 900.32] Our prince of kings +[900.32 --> 902.28] Drawing us near +[902.28 --> 904.38] Jesus, our Lord +[904.38 --> 908.66] Living for all who will receive +[908.66 --> 912.26] Lord, we believe +[912.26 --> 922.26] Jesus, our Lord +[922.26 --> 924.66] Jesus, hope of the nations +[924.66 --> 929.94] Jesus, comfort for all who hold +[929.94 --> 936.74] You are the source of heaven's love on earth +[936.74 --> 941.20] Jesus, light in the darkness +[941.20 --> 946.20] Jesus, in the circumstances +[946.20 --> 953.28] You are the source of heaven's light on earth +[953.28 --> 957.98] In history, you live and die +[957.98 --> 962.58] You broke the chains, you rose to life +[962.58 --> 965.00] You are the source of heaven's light on earth +[965.00 --> 966.46] You are the vine +[966.46 --> 967.06] You are the source of heaven's young +[967.06 --> 978.04] You are the source of heaven's dreams +[978.04 --> 978.78] You are the Son and many of us +[978.78 --> 979.92] You are the source of heaven's image +[979.92 --> 981.02] You are the one leading us +[981.02 --> 982.96] And you are the source of heaven's light +[982.96 --> 984.32] You are the wonder +[984.32 --> 985.82] You're theURE, tonto for all who hold +[985.82 --> 986.34] You are the heart +[986.34 --> 986.84] You are the eye +[987.52 --> 987.78] You're the source of heaven's дети +[987.78 --> 988.96] You are the most, living in the earth +[988.96 --> 995.28] Jesus our Lord, living for all who will be free. +[997.28 --> 998.96] Lord, we believe. +[1001.18 --> 1003.22] Lord, we believe. +[1005.36 --> 1007.60] Lord, we believe. +[1018.96 --> 1048.94] Lord, we believe. +[1048.96 --> 1078.94] Lord, we believe. +[1078.96 --> 1080.96] Lord, we believe. +[1080.96 --> 1084.96] Lord, we believe. +[1084.96 --> 1088.72] Lord, we believe. +[1088.72 --> 1093.52] just +[1096.48 --> 1104.72] oh +[1108.64 --> 1110.00] ? +[1110.16 --> 1113.68] maturity +[1118.72 --> 1126.72] He is gone, Lord our Lord. +[1130.72 --> 1137.72] If I can see, still I be spared. +[1139.02 --> 1143.72] I rest on His unchanging grace. +[1143.72 --> 1150.72] In every night I am stormy dead. +[1151.72 --> 1157.72] My anchor holds the day in the rain. +[1158.72 --> 1164.72] My anchor holds the day in the rain. +[1164.72 --> 1172.72] I shall know, Lord of soul. +[1173.72 --> 1179.72] With His strong Savior's love. +[1180.72 --> 1188.72] Through the storm, He is gone, Lord our Lord. +[1188.72 --> 1200.72] And He shall come with trumpet sound. +[1200.72 --> 1207.72] Oh, may I let in Him be found. +[1208.72 --> 1213.72] Dressed in His righteousness alone. +[1215.72 --> 1220.72] All that stand before the Lord. +[1220.72 --> 1222.72] I shall know, Lord of soul. +[1222.72 --> 1224.72] I shall know, Lord of soul. +[1224.72 --> 1226.72] I shall know, Lord of soul. +[1226.72 --> 1232.72] I shall know, Lord of soul. +[1232.72 --> 1236.72] I shall know, Lord of soul. +[1236.72 --> 1242.72] He pray the song in the Savior's love. +[1242.72 --> 1248.72] I shall know, Lord of soul. +[1248.72 --> 1254.72] He pray the song in the Savior's love. +[1254.72 --> 1255.72] In Savior's love. +[1255.72 --> 1256.72] In Savior's love. +[1256.72 --> 1260.72] Through the storm, He is gone, Lord of soul. +[1260.72 --> 1271.72] He is gone, Lord of soul. +[1271.72 --> 1276.72] I shall know, Lord of soul. +[1276.72 --> 1281.72] He pray the song in the Savior's love. +[1281.72 --> 1299.74] because God sizes full. +[1299.74 --> 1312.42] For our confession and assurance, +[1313.62 --> 1318.74] please hear these words from Psalm 139. +[1321.26 --> 1323.30] Where can I go from your spirit? +[1324.00 --> 1326.36] Where can I flee from your presence? +[1327.44 --> 1329.70] If I go up to the heavens, you are there. +[1329.90 --> 1333.10] If I make my bed in the depths, you are there. +[1333.98 --> 1336.38] If I rise on the wings of the dawn, +[1336.88 --> 1339.38] if I settle on the far side of the sea, +[1340.46 --> 1342.80] even there your hand will guide me. +[1344.02 --> 1346.50] Your right hand will hold me fast. +[1347.82 --> 1348.62] Just power heads. +[1351.36 --> 1354.42] Father, in this new year, +[1354.42 --> 1358.66] there will be times when we will be tempted to go our own way. +[1359.74 --> 1362.18] To flee from your presence. +[1363.10 --> 1365.28] Father, call us back to you. +[1366.38 --> 1369.30] There is no place your spirit can't find us. +[1370.26 --> 1371.48] You have searched us. +[1372.36 --> 1373.28] You know us. +[1374.28 --> 1375.50] And yet, in your love, +[1375.94 --> 1379.96] you choose to hold us fast with your right hand. +[1379.96 --> 1383.94] Such love is beyond our comprehension. +[1385.02 --> 1386.82] No matter where we are, +[1387.76 --> 1390.02] or in what circumstance we find ourselves. +[1391.32 --> 1394.34] Father, help us rest in you, +[1395.00 --> 1397.10] knowing you have surrounded us with your love. +[1398.20 --> 1401.36] Help us to trust you enough to not want to leave your presence. +[1401.36 --> 1403.16] And as we worship, +[1403.30 --> 1405.68] will you show us again the depth of your love. +[1406.48 --> 1406.78] Amen. +[1406.78 --> 1407.00] Amen. +[1409.14 --> 1410.14] Amen. +[1410.14 --> 1424.30] I love you, Lord. +[1424.30 --> 1430.30] Oh, your mercy never fails me +[1430.30 --> 1437.30] All my days I've been held in your hands +[1437.30 --> 1441.30] From the moment that I wake up +[1441.30 --> 1445.30] Till I lay my hand +[1445.30 --> 1451.30] I will sing for the good hands of God +[1451.30 --> 1459.30] I love you, Lord +[1459.30 --> 1464.30] Oh, your mercy never fails me +[1464.30 --> 1471.30] All my days I've been held in your hands +[1471.30 --> 1475.30] From the moment that I wake up +[1475.30 --> 1479.30] Till I lay my hand +[1479.30 --> 1485.30] I will sing for the good hands of God +[1485.30 --> 1493.30] All my life you have been faithful +[1493.30 --> 1501.30] All my life you have been so, so good +[1501.30 --> 1507.30] With every breath that I am able +[1507.30 --> 1513.30] I will sing for the good hands of God +[1513.30 --> 1521.30] I love your voice +[1521.30 --> 1525.30] You have led me through the fire +[1525.30 --> 1529.30] From darkest night +[1529.30 --> 1535.30] You are close like your mother +[1535.30 --> 1537.30] I've known you as a mother +[1537.30 --> 1541.30] I've known you as a friend +[1541.30 --> 1547.30] I have been so, so good +[1547.30 --> 1553.30] All my life you have been so, so good +[1553.30 --> 1559.30] And every breath that I am able +[1559.30 --> 1563.30] I will sing for the good hands of God +[1563.30 --> 1565.30] Every breath that I am able +[1565.30 --> 1569.30] Every breath that I am able +[1569.30 --> 1573.30] I will sing for the good hands of God +[1573.30 --> 1575.30] Your goodness is running after you +[1575.30 --> 1587.30] Your goodness is running after me +[1587.30 --> 1589.30] Your goodness is running after me +[1589.30 --> 1619.28] Thank you. +[1619.30 --> 1649.28] Thank you. +[1649.30 --> 1651.30] Thank you. +[1679.30 --> 1681.30] Thank you. +[1709.30 --> 1711.30] Thank you. +[1711.30 --> 1713.30] Thank you. +[1713.30 --> 1715.30] Thank you. +[1743.30 --> 1745.30] Thank you. +[1745.30 --> 1747.30] Thank you. +[1747.30 --> 1749.30] Thank you. +[1749.30 --> 1751.30] Thank you. +[1751.30 --> 1753.30] Thank you. +[1753.30 --> 1755.30] Thank you. +[1755.30 --> 1757.30] Thank you. +[1757.30 --> 1775.62] Open up my eyes in wonder and show me who you are and fill me with your heart and healing in your love to those around me. +[1787.30 --> 1811.30] Jesus, the name above every other name. Jesus, the only one who could ever save. Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe. We live for you. +[1811.30 --> 1841.28] We live for you. +[1841.30 --> 1871.28] We live for you. +[1871.28 --> 1873.28] We live for you. +[1873.28 --> 1877.28] We live for you. +[1877.28 --> 1879.28] We live for you. +[1879.28 --> 1881.28] We live for you. +[1881.28 --> 1883.28] We live for you. +[1883.28 --> 1885.28] We live for you. +[1885.28 --> 1887.28] We live for you. +[1887.28 --> 1889.28] We live for you. +[1889.28 --> 1891.28] We live for you. +[1891.28 --> 1893.28] We live for you. +[1893.28 --> 1895.28] We live for you. +[1895.28 --> 1897.28] We live for you. +[1897.28 --> 1899.28] We live for you. +[1899.28 --> 1901.28] We live for you. +[1901.28 --> 1903.28] We live for you. +[1903.28 --> 1905.28] We live for you. +[1905.28 --> 1907.28] We live for you. +[1907.28 --> 1909.28] We live for you. +[1909.28 --> 1911.28] We live for you. +[1911.28 --> 1913.28] We live for you. +[1913.28 --> 1915.28] We live for you. +[1915.28 --> 1917.28] We live for you. +[1917.28 --> 1919.28] We live for you. +[1919.28 --> 1921.28] We live for you. +[1921.28 --> 1923.28] We live for you. +[1923.28 --> 1925.28] We live for you. +[1925.28 --> 1927.28] We live for you. +[1927.28 --> 1929.28] We live for you. +[1929.28 --> 1931.28] We live for you. +[1931.28 --> 1933.28] We live for you. +[1933.28 --> 1935.28] We live for you. +[1935.28 --> 1937.28] We live for you. +[1937.28 --> 1939.28] Who you are. +[1939.28 --> 1941.28] And fill me with your heart. +[1941.28 --> 1951.28] And lead me in your love to those around me. +[1967.28 --> 1971.28] We live for you. +[1973.28 --> 1978.38] We live for you. +[1979.28 --> 1985.28] Beautiful Savior. +[1985.28 --> 1992.28] King of creation. +[1992.28 --> 2004.76] Son of God and Son of Man. +[2004.76 --> 2011.12] To Thee I love Thee. +[2011.44 --> 2016.76] To Thee I swear Thee. +[2016.76 --> 2027.76] Light of my soul, my joy, my joy. +[2027.76 --> 2034.76] Where are the mellows? +[2034.76 --> 2040.76] Where are the waters? +[2040.76 --> 2050.02] The quid fouls, the blue winds quake. +[2050.02 --> 2076.62] Jesus is heaven, Jesus is pure, He makes our soul in spirit sing. +[2076.62 --> 2102.42] Where is the sunshine, where is the moonlight, bright the sparkling stars on high. +[2102.42 --> 2125.42] Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer, than all the angels in the sky. +[2125.42 --> 2138.42] Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations. +[2138.42 --> 2150.42] Son of God, Son of God. +[2150.42 --> 2162.42] Glory and honor, praise and all nations. +[2162.42 --> 2167.42] God, God, God. +[2167.42 --> 2171.42] God, God, God. +[2171.42 --> 2174.42] Be mine. +[2174.42 --> 2196.42] Amen. +[2196.42 --> 2199.42] My name is Brenda and I'm a deacon here at Emmanuel. +[2199.42 --> 2202.42] We continue our worship with the giving of our gifts. +[2202.42 --> 2206.42] First to the budget, which covers the administration of the church and its ministries. +[2206.42 --> 2210.42] And our special offering today is for Life Recovery in Abbotsford. +[2210.42 --> 2220.42] Life Recovery Association is a Christian registered charity providing abstinence based residential recovery support for women to overcome addiction. +[2220.42 --> 2223.42] They're located in the heart of Abbotsford. +[2223.42 --> 2227.42] Life Recovery offers a continuum of residential support services. +[2227.42 --> 2235.42] They have three homes, two different stages, ranging from stays of three months to years, depending on the client needs. +[2235.42 --> 2244.42] Our commitment is to the delivery of programs that focus on physical, mental, spiritual and emotional well-being. +[2244.42 --> 2257.42] The mission of Life Recovery is to exist to provide a safe, structured and supportive Christian community for women who desire a lifestyle free from drug and alcohol addiction. +[2257.42 --> 2261.42] Life stands for living in freedom every day. +[2261.42 --> 2270.42] For over 20 years, more than 2,000 women have experienced freedom from the power of addiction with support from Life Recovery. +[2270.42 --> 2277.42] Sadly, substance abuse continues to devastate many and remains a leading cause of death in BC. +[2277.42 --> 2284.42] Life Recovery is committed to walking alongside women who are working to overcome addiction. +[2284.42 --> 2287.42] And we would be honored if you would join in this cause. +[2287.42 --> 2290.42] Hebrews 13, verse 16 says, +[2290.42 --> 2296.42] And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifice God is pleased. +[2296.42 --> 2298.42] Next week's offering is for name. +[2298.42 --> 2299.42] Next week's offering is for name. +[2299.42 --> 2303.42] Next week's offering is for name. +[2303.42 --> 2324.52] I am my eyes up to the mountains +[2324.52 --> 2329.12] Where has my mouth come from? +[2329.12 --> 2338.02] I am from some new, maker of heaven +[2338.02 --> 2343.44] Creator of the earth +[2343.44 --> 2349.12] Lord, I need you, Lord +[2349.12 --> 2352.12] You are my only God +[2352.78 --> 2357.12] You're my only God +[2357.12 --> 2362.42] So I'm waiting for you +[2362.42 --> 2366.02] To come and rescue me +[2366.02 --> 2370.12] Come and bring me life +[2370.82 --> 2378.12] I am my eyes up to the mountains +[2378.12 --> 2383.02] Where has my mouth come from? +[2383.02 --> 2387.02] I am my eyes up to the mountains +[2387.02 --> 2391.92] Where has my heart come from? +[2391.92 --> 2395.92] I am my eyes up to the mountains +[2395.92 --> 2400.82] I am my eyes up to the mountains +[2400.82 --> 2402.82] I am my eyes up to the mountains +[2402.82 --> 2404.82] You are my only God +[2404.82 --> 2406.82] You are my only God +[2406.82 --> 2408.82] You are my only God +[2408.82 --> 2414.12] So I will wait for you +[2414.12 --> 2415.12] So I will wait for you +[2415.12 --> 2417.72] To come and rescue me +[2417.72 --> 2421.72] Come and bring me life +[2421.72 --> 2430.62] I am my eyes up to the mountains +[2430.62 --> 2435.52] Where does my heart come from? +[2435.52 --> 2439.52] I am my eyes up to the mountains +[2439.52 --> 2444.42] I am my eyes up to the mountains +[2444.42 --> 2447.42] I would love to invite any kids +[2447.42 --> 2448.42] Who are out there +[2448.42 --> 2451.02] To come on up to the front right now +[2451.02 --> 2453.72] And join me up here +[2453.72 --> 2463.62] Merry January New Year +[2463.62 --> 2464.02] To you +[2464.02 --> 2470.12] Good morning everyone +[2470.12 --> 2472.36] How are we doing today? +[2473.02 --> 2473.58] Good +[2473.58 --> 2476.82] You know I usually have a friend with me +[2476.82 --> 2478.70] Hank the Hound +[2478.70 --> 2480.80] But you know what Hank had to tell you today? +[2480.80 --> 2482.58] He couldn't be here this morning +[2482.58 --> 2483.88] Because Hank has a cold +[2483.88 --> 2487.38] So and it's very hard for Hank to speak +[2487.38 --> 2488.36] When he has a cold +[2488.36 --> 2491.18] So he'll come back next time +[2491.18 --> 2491.76] He promises +[2491.76 --> 2493.88] But he's having a nap in my office right now +[2493.88 --> 2494.38] Is that okay? +[2495.08 --> 2495.56] Yeah +[2495.56 --> 2496.98] Now I have a question +[2496.98 --> 2498.62] What day is it today? +[2499.72 --> 2501.20] It's New Year's +[2501.20 --> 2503.48] Do you know what's a good thing to do on New Year's Day? +[2503.86 --> 2506.04] To look back at the last year +[2506.04 --> 2507.92] And ask what are we thankful for +[2507.92 --> 2509.10] That happened last year? +[2509.10 --> 2511.34] Does anybody have anything that they can remember +[2511.34 --> 2512.24] That they're thankful for? +[2512.32 --> 2512.68] Yeah Haley +[2512.68 --> 2516.58] Thankful that Jesus was born +[2516.58 --> 2518.14] I think we're all thankful for that +[2518.14 --> 2518.44] Right? +[2518.90 --> 2519.26] What else? +[2519.34 --> 2519.46] Yeah? +[2527.82 --> 2529.48] Oh you're thankful that you didn't have to +[2529.48 --> 2531.14] That Jesus did that for us +[2531.14 --> 2531.38] Right? +[2531.82 --> 2533.16] I think we're all thankful for that too +[2533.16 --> 2534.30] These are such good answers +[2534.30 --> 2536.42] What else are we thankful for? +[2536.42 --> 2536.48] What else are we thankful for? +[2539.10 --> 2539.36] Anybody? +[2539.80 --> 2540.80] Do you know what I'm thankful for? +[2541.40 --> 2542.66] I'm thankful for family +[2542.66 --> 2543.80] And for friends +[2543.80 --> 2546.30] And that we have a church family here +[2546.30 --> 2547.88] That we get to come to on Sundays +[2547.88 --> 2549.62] And we get to see during the week as well +[2549.62 --> 2551.18] And that we get to worship Jesus +[2551.18 --> 2553.12] Who was born and who died on the cross for us +[2553.12 --> 2554.52] Isn't that great? +[2555.12 --> 2556.14] Yeah I think that's wonderful +[2556.14 --> 2557.50] So what we're going to do right now +[2557.50 --> 2558.34] I'm going to pray +[2558.34 --> 2560.62] But today because it's New Year's +[2560.62 --> 2562.72] There's actually not children's worship time today +[2562.72 --> 2563.98] So we're going to go back with our parents +[2563.98 --> 2565.34] But children's worship time +[2565.34 --> 2565.94] Good news +[2565.94 --> 2567.62] Comes back next week +[2567.62 --> 2568.12] Okay? +[2568.96 --> 2570.46] So we'll go and we'll do that again there +[2570.46 --> 2571.24] But what we'll do right now +[2571.24 --> 2571.76] Is we'll pray +[2571.76 --> 2573.84] And then Pastor Chris is going to come to the front +[2573.84 --> 2574.10] Okay? +[2574.62 --> 2575.36] Can you bow your heads? +[2575.44 --> 2575.96] Close your eyes? +[2576.20 --> 2576.68] Let's pray +[2576.68 --> 2578.66] Dear Lord +[2578.66 --> 2581.06] We thank you so much for this past year +[2581.06 --> 2582.96] As these kids reminded us +[2582.96 --> 2583.10] Lord +[2583.10 --> 2584.24] We're thankful for your birth +[2584.24 --> 2586.56] And we're thankful for your sacrifice on the cross +[2586.56 --> 2588.64] That you died and rose again +[2588.64 --> 2590.36] To forgive us of all of our sins +[2590.36 --> 2590.98] And Lord +[2590.98 --> 2591.86] What better gifts +[2591.86 --> 2593.76] There could never be than that +[2593.76 --> 2594.26] And Lord +[2594.26 --> 2595.14] Today as we +[2595.14 --> 2596.44] Open up the Bible +[2596.44 --> 2597.62] As we sit back in church +[2597.62 --> 2598.60] And listen to your word +[2598.60 --> 2598.80] Lord +[2598.80 --> 2600.08] We pray that you will help +[2600.08 --> 2601.88] Teach all of us here today +[2601.88 --> 2602.74] A little bit more +[2602.74 --> 2604.16] About what it means to follow you +[2604.16 --> 2604.74] In this world +[2604.74 --> 2606.32] We pray this in your name +[2606.32 --> 2607.28] Amen +[2607.28 --> 2608.08] Alright +[2608.08 --> 2608.96] Thanks for coming up here +[2608.96 --> 2609.50] I appreciate that +[2609.50 --> 2610.60] Let's go back with our parents +[2610.60 --> 2610.86] Okay? +[2620.36 --> 2629.30] My privilege to lead in prayer +[2629.30 --> 2632.46] So I'm going to do that from over here +[2632.46 --> 2633.62] Before moving over there +[2633.62 --> 2637.46] Before we pray +[2637.46 --> 2642.64] We've heard this morning from Marie Grimm +[2642.64 --> 2645.16] Her stepmom who lives in Phoenix +[2645.16 --> 2648.42] Is in hospital and has been suffering with seizures +[2648.42 --> 2653.12] And so she has asked us to pray for her +[2653.12 --> 2654.10] And for their family +[2654.10 --> 2657.58] As they ask questions +[2657.58 --> 2659.02] And work through this together +[2659.02 --> 2661.26] Looking for peace and care +[2661.26 --> 2663.92] In the midst of whatever this ends up being +[2663.92 --> 2666.34] And so we'll remember them in our prayers +[2666.34 --> 2668.72] Additionally, next week Sunday +[2668.72 --> 2670.34] So January 8th +[2670.34 --> 2672.52] Not only is there children's worship time +[2672.52 --> 2673.12] Yay! +[2673.12 --> 2676.28] All the parents rejoiced +[2676.28 --> 2679.44] But there is also Lord's Supper +[2679.44 --> 2682.18] And so next week we will gather together +[2682.18 --> 2683.72] At the table of our Lord +[2683.72 --> 2686.12] And so we encourage you over this week +[2686.12 --> 2687.94] To talk to your families +[2687.94 --> 2689.86] Talk to your friends +[2689.86 --> 2690.96] And those whom you know +[2690.96 --> 2692.78] About what it means to come to the table +[2692.78 --> 2695.84] To seek reconciliation with each other +[2695.84 --> 2697.46] So that we can all come to the table +[2697.46 --> 2699.10] Well and with integrity +[2699.10 --> 2701.48] And meet Jesus there +[2701.48 --> 2705.12] I'm going to lead us +[2705.12 --> 2706.76] In a time of prayer together +[2706.76 --> 2707.80] So I invite you to +[2707.80 --> 2709.70] Join your heart with mine +[2709.70 --> 2710.70] As we pray +[2710.70 --> 2711.42] Let's pray +[2711.42 --> 2721.64] Lord God +[2721.64 --> 2726.80] Lord God +[2726.80 --> 2729.28] We gather in your presence +[2729.28 --> 2730.72] On this Sunday +[2730.72 --> 2736.16] We gather because you have called us +[2736.16 --> 2737.30] To be here +[2737.30 --> 2739.42] And because you are worthy of praise +[2739.42 --> 2741.42] And we gather because +[2741.42 --> 2744.30] Because we need to be here +[2744.30 --> 2747.68] Because we need more of you +[2747.68 --> 2749.44] Because Lord God +[2749.44 --> 2751.52] We have so many things +[2751.52 --> 2752.80] That are causing our hearts +[2752.80 --> 2755.44] To cry out in agony and despair +[2755.44 --> 2757.64] And to cry out in celebration +[2757.64 --> 2758.84] And joy +[2758.84 --> 2761.04] And so Lord God +[2761.04 --> 2762.58] This morning in our worship +[2762.58 --> 2764.96] We bring all of who we are +[2764.96 --> 2767.60] To all of who you are +[2767.60 --> 2770.88] And so even as we come +[2770.88 --> 2771.44] Lord God +[2771.44 --> 2771.96] We come +[2771.96 --> 2774.66] Some of us full of anxiety +[2774.66 --> 2775.76] And fear +[2775.76 --> 2778.28] Some of us full of sorrow +[2778.28 --> 2779.42] And heartbreak +[2779.42 --> 2782.02] Some of us full of life +[2782.02 --> 2782.96] And excitement +[2782.96 --> 2786.20] Some of us full of frustration +[2786.20 --> 2787.90] And fear +[2787.90 --> 2790.56] We come Lord God +[2790.56 --> 2791.92] Some of us having seen you +[2791.92 --> 2792.80] At work in the world +[2792.80 --> 2793.76] So clearly +[2793.76 --> 2796.10] Over the course of this past year +[2796.10 --> 2797.82] And so we celebrate +[2797.82 --> 2799.56] And we praise your name +[2799.56 --> 2801.08] For the way that you have been +[2801.08 --> 2802.70] So powerfully +[2802.70 --> 2803.86] And visibly present +[2803.86 --> 2806.92] And we come +[2806.92 --> 2808.24] Lord God +[2808.24 --> 2810.58] Some of us +[2810.58 --> 2811.88] Because we haven't +[2811.88 --> 2813.42] Been able to see you +[2813.42 --> 2815.98] Because we've cried out +[2815.98 --> 2816.76] For you to +[2816.76 --> 2818.40] Change a circumstance +[2818.40 --> 2820.10] For you to restore a life +[2820.10 --> 2821.18] For you to reconcile +[2821.18 --> 2822.14] A relationship +[2822.14 --> 2823.42] And it has not yet +[2823.42 --> 2824.34] Happened +[2824.34 --> 2825.72] And so we come here +[2825.72 --> 2826.42] Because +[2826.42 --> 2828.32] Where else can we go +[2828.32 --> 2831.66] We come here +[2831.66 --> 2832.52] Because we've tried +[2832.52 --> 2833.56] Everything else +[2833.56 --> 2834.38] And so now +[2834.38 --> 2836.02] We look to you +[2836.02 --> 2841.72] God for whatever reason +[2841.72 --> 2844.00] It is that we gather here +[2844.00 --> 2846.70] We know +[2846.70 --> 2847.96] And believe +[2847.96 --> 2849.80] That you have +[2849.80 --> 2850.84] Brought us +[2850.84 --> 2852.20] To this place +[2852.20 --> 2853.78] You have brought us +[2853.78 --> 2854.94] To this church family +[2854.94 --> 2856.00] That you have brought us +[2856.00 --> 2857.78] To worship here today +[2857.78 --> 2859.62] On January 1st +[2859.62 --> 2860.66] 2023 +[2860.66 --> 2863.12] That your work +[2863.12 --> 2863.86] In the world +[2863.86 --> 2865.78] Has carried us +[2865.78 --> 2866.66] Here +[2866.66 --> 2867.70] And so +[2867.70 --> 2869.42] Speak now +[2869.42 --> 2870.34] Your love +[2870.34 --> 2871.50] To our hearts +[2871.50 --> 2874.54] Speak now +[2874.54 --> 2875.18] In a voice +[2875.18 --> 2876.24] That we might hear +[2876.24 --> 2877.72] Speak now +[2877.72 --> 2878.96] In tender compassion +[2878.96 --> 2880.02] That we might +[2880.02 --> 2881.54] Feel restored +[2881.54 --> 2882.82] Speak now +[2882.82 --> 2885.64] The truth +[2885.64 --> 2888.32] Of your word +[2888.32 --> 2889.40] For our life +[2889.40 --> 2890.74] That we might +[2890.74 --> 2891.42] Be convicted +[2891.42 --> 2892.16] And we might +[2892.16 --> 2892.82] Be transformed +[2892.82 --> 2893.82] By the renewing +[2893.82 --> 2894.42] Of our minds +[2894.42 --> 2895.66] Through the power +[2895.66 --> 2896.20] And work +[2896.20 --> 2897.04] Of the Holy Spirit +[2897.04 --> 2898.30] Here present +[2898.30 --> 2901.68] Father God +[2901.68 --> 2903.18] As we gather +[2903.18 --> 2903.82] There are +[2903.82 --> 2904.86] Many reasons +[2904.86 --> 2905.78] For us +[2905.78 --> 2906.44] To pray +[2906.44 --> 2909.02] Father God +[2909.02 --> 2910.70] With the Grimm family +[2910.70 --> 2911.36] We pray +[2911.36 --> 2912.50] For Helen +[2912.50 --> 2913.28] And Phoenix +[2913.28 --> 2913.92] And for +[2913.92 --> 2915.92] Her struggle +[2915.92 --> 2916.80] And now treatment +[2916.80 --> 2917.86] With seizures +[2917.86 --> 2919.28] And for whatever +[2919.28 --> 2920.02] Is next +[2920.02 --> 2920.58] In the midst +[2920.58 --> 2921.20] Of all of that +[2921.20 --> 2921.64] Lord God +[2921.64 --> 2921.98] We pray +[2921.98 --> 2922.64] For peace +[2922.64 --> 2923.74] We pray +[2923.74 --> 2924.46] For strength +[2924.46 --> 2925.98] And we pray +[2925.98 --> 2926.48] That you +[2926.48 --> 2927.16] Would be +[2927.16 --> 2928.64] Present in power +[2928.64 --> 2929.96] And so +[2929.96 --> 2930.76] Give Marie +[2930.76 --> 2931.86] And the family +[2931.86 --> 2932.86] All that they need +[2932.86 --> 2933.76] To provide care +[2933.76 --> 2934.50] From a distance +[2934.50 --> 2935.90] And to +[2935.90 --> 2937.98] Be present +[2937.98 --> 2939.22] With mom +[2939.22 --> 2940.28] Together +[2940.28 --> 2943.38] Father God +[2943.38 --> 2943.88] We pray +[2943.88 --> 2944.72] A prayer +[2944.72 --> 2945.46] Of thanksgiving +[2945.46 --> 2946.08] With Brenda +[2946.08 --> 2946.72] And Jody +[2946.72 --> 2947.24] And Linda +[2947.24 --> 2948.54] That their mom +[2948.54 --> 2949.82] Teenie could be home +[2949.82 --> 2950.50] This week +[2950.50 --> 2952.52] Having had +[2952.52 --> 2953.20] Surgery +[2953.20 --> 2954.30] In Vancouver +[2954.30 --> 2954.96] She can now +[2954.96 --> 2955.44] Be home +[2955.44 --> 2956.20] And we are +[2956.20 --> 2956.66] Grateful +[2956.66 --> 2957.42] Lord God +[2957.42 --> 2958.18] For your answered +[2958.18 --> 2958.58] Prayer +[2958.58 --> 2959.74] In that regard +[2959.74 --> 2960.98] We pray +[2960.98 --> 2961.26] That you would +[2961.26 --> 2961.94] Continue to +[2961.94 --> 2962.66] Bless her +[2962.66 --> 2963.26] Recovery +[2963.26 --> 2964.06] Give her +[2964.06 --> 2965.06] What she needs +[2965.06 --> 2966.32] To be restored +[2966.32 --> 2967.00] To health +[2967.00 --> 2967.72] And give her +[2967.72 --> 2968.44] Patience +[2968.44 --> 2969.58] As she +[2969.58 --> 2970.58] Walks +[2970.58 --> 2971.64] This road +[2971.64 --> 2973.80] Pray Lord +[2973.80 --> 2974.46] That you would +[2974.46 --> 2975.80] Continue to +[2975.80 --> 2977.36] Restore her +[2977.36 --> 2978.16] And what she +[2978.16 --> 2978.56] Needs +[2978.56 --> 2980.90] God we know +[2980.90 --> 2981.54] Too that there +[2981.54 --> 2982.14] Are others +[2982.14 --> 2982.76] Among us +[2982.76 --> 2983.26] Who are +[2983.26 --> 2984.42] Recovering +[2984.42 --> 2985.28] From surgery +[2985.28 --> 2985.90] Or from +[2985.90 --> 2986.64] A treatment +[2986.64 --> 2987.38] Of one sort +[2987.38 --> 2988.00] Or another +[2988.00 --> 2988.84] And we pray +[2988.84 --> 2989.40] That you would +[2989.40 --> 2990.56] Be near to them +[2990.56 --> 2992.58] God we thank you +[2992.58 --> 2994.66] That John's +[2994.66 --> 2995.06] Recovery +[2995.06 --> 2995.90] Is going +[2995.90 --> 2996.96] Well after +[2996.96 --> 2998.04] His knee surgery +[2998.04 --> 2999.46] And we pray +[2999.46 --> 2999.98] That you would +[2999.98 --> 3001.02] Be near to him +[3001.02 --> 3001.60] In the midst +[3001.60 --> 3001.96] Of this +[3001.96 --> 3002.38] Give him +[3002.38 --> 3002.98] Patience +[3002.98 --> 3003.96] And peace +[3003.96 --> 3004.80] Allow him +[3004.80 --> 3006.16] To rest +[3006.16 --> 3006.96] In your +[3006.96 --> 3007.60] Nearness +[3007.60 --> 3009.38] God we pray +[3009.38 --> 3009.82] The same +[3009.82 --> 3010.36] For Harry +[3010.36 --> 3010.84] As he +[3010.84 --> 3011.70] Recovers +[3011.70 --> 3012.44] And continues +[3012.44 --> 3013.00] His +[3013.00 --> 3014.28] Physiotherapy +[3014.28 --> 3015.76] And the +[3015.76 --> 3016.18] Work that +[3016.18 --> 3017.06] Comes after +[3017.06 --> 3018.82] His surgery +[3018.82 --> 3019.38] Give him +[3019.38 --> 3020.30] All that he +[3020.30 --> 3020.78] Needs +[3020.78 --> 3021.78] To be +[3021.78 --> 3022.32] Restored +[3022.32 --> 3023.22] Again to +[3023.22 --> 3024.66] A picture +[3024.66 --> 3025.30] Of health +[3025.30 --> 3026.54] And that his +[3026.54 --> 3028.60] Laughter and +[3028.60 --> 3029.42] Joy might +[3029.42 --> 3031.04] Be once again +[3031.04 --> 3032.48] Shared and +[3032.48 --> 3033.28] Granted to +[3033.28 --> 3034.10] All of us +[3034.10 --> 3034.96] Who know +[3034.96 --> 3035.20] Him +[3035.20 --> 3036.66] Father we +[3036.66 --> 3036.96] Pray the +[3036.96 --> 3037.34] Same for +[3037.34 --> 3037.68] Trudy +[3037.68 --> 3038.40] That you +[3038.40 --> 3038.66] Would +[3038.66 --> 3039.92] Continue to +[3039.92 --> 3040.68] Give her +[3040.68 --> 3041.32] Healing and +[3041.32 --> 3041.94] Be with her +[3041.94 --> 3042.38] As she +[3042.38 --> 3042.88] Recovers +[3042.88 --> 3044.64] And continues +[3044.64 --> 3046.62] To recover +[3046.62 --> 3047.62] We pray for +[3047.62 --> 3048.18] Your blessing +[3048.18 --> 3048.90] On her +[3048.90 --> 3049.56] And for +[3049.56 --> 3050.82] Her family +[3050.82 --> 3051.40] And everything +[3051.40 --> 3052.66] That she is +[3052.66 --> 3053.76] In the midst +[3053.76 --> 3055.10] Of grant her +[3055.10 --> 3056.22] Your peace +[3056.22 --> 3056.86] We pray +[3056.86 --> 3057.62] Lord Jesus +[3057.62 --> 3059.66] And God for +[3059.66 --> 3060.50] Those others +[3060.50 --> 3061.16] Who are +[3061.16 --> 3062.62] In the journey +[3062.62 --> 3063.44] Of receiving +[3063.44 --> 3064.28] Health care +[3064.28 --> 3064.84] Who are in +[3064.84 --> 3065.26] The journey +[3065.26 --> 3066.48] Of testing +[3066.48 --> 3067.60] And having +[3067.60 --> 3068.30] Treatments +[3068.30 --> 3069.36] For those +[3069.36 --> 3069.66] Whom we +[3069.66 --> 3070.14] Know and +[3070.14 --> 3070.62] Those whom +[3070.62 --> 3071.08] We don't +[3071.08 --> 3071.50] We pray +[3071.50 --> 3072.00] Lord God +[3072.00 --> 3072.38] That you +[3072.38 --> 3072.78] Would be +[3072.78 --> 3073.38] At work +[3073.38 --> 3074.56] In power +[3074.56 --> 3076.74] Sometimes +[3076.74 --> 3077.66] Lord the +[3077.66 --> 3079.08] Wait for +[3079.08 --> 3079.82] Tests +[3079.82 --> 3080.34] Or the +[3080.34 --> 3080.88] Wait for +[3080.88 --> 3081.36] Answers +[3081.36 --> 3082.60] Is long +[3082.60 --> 3083.18] And the +[3083.18 --> 3083.82] Anxiety +[3083.82 --> 3084.34] That comes +[3084.34 --> 3084.76] With that +[3084.76 --> 3085.24] Can be +[3085.24 --> 3085.94] Deep +[3085.94 --> 3086.50] And so +[3086.50 --> 3087.26] We pray +[3087.26 --> 3088.00] For a +[3088.00 --> 3088.62] Measure of +[3088.62 --> 3089.36] Your peace 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I encourage you also to go hearing this invitation to stick around after service. There's +[5599.72 --> 5604.48] fellowship coffee. I believe there's even some other goodies, leftovers from last night's +[5604.48 --> 5610.22] celebration that are here for you to participate in and share as well. So please stick around +[5610.22 --> 5614.98] for that. We might get to know you and we might share life and story together. +[5614.98 --> 5625.98] Go with the blessing of our God into this week. May God go before you to protect you. May God go +[5625.98 --> 5634.46] behind you to guard you. May God go beneath you to support you. May God go beside you to befriend +[5634.46 --> 5640.90] you. Do not be afraid. Let the blessing of God come upon you today. Do not be afraid, but go +[5640.90 --> 5646.56] in peace to love and serve the Lord. Amen. +[5646.56 --> 5653.56] Do not be afraid. Have we Or the 새�яг? +[5653.56 --> 5667.64] May God come upon you today. 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+[5800.22 --> 5802.22] Who was slain for the world, +[5802.22 --> 5804.22] Who is high. +[5805.72 --> 5808.06] And the earth will be light, +[5808.62 --> 5812.22] You shall reign. +[5813.82 --> 5817.82] As the King of all kings and the Lord of all worlds, +[5817.82 --> 5822.42] As the King of all kings and the Lord of all worlds, +[5822.42 --> 5828.52] The King of all kings and the Lord of all kings and the Lord of all worlds, +[5828.52 --> 5832.60] I come on time with the King of all kings and the Lord of all kings and the mother of all kings and slain for them. +[5832.60 --> 5834.64] And the King of all kings and the Lord of all kings and theinci men in the artist and then the Prince and Christianity of theJEFlüvirobs. +[5834.64 --> 5835.92] We will always be here for you again, +[5835.92 --> 5841.10] We are back to you again with Old Kingdom of all kings and the organizational men in the world for kings and national ways to live his own. +[5841.10 --> 5843.82] A number of kings and gentlemen around the world. +[5843.82 --> 5845.92] We are weeks to come by and the bigстр�irnicas. +[5845.92 --> 5875.90] Thank you. +[5875.92 --> 5905.90] Thank you. +[5905.92 --> 5935.90] Thank you. +[5935.92 --> 5937.92] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - January 15, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - January 15, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..b5caa8e833d157468fec5d19e7bf3ae24b8e0c95 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - January 15, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,117 @@ +• Struggling with self-doubt and negative thoughts +• Searching for identity and worth +• Finding confidence and strength through affirmations +• Believing in one's own value and love +• Announcements about church activities and youth group events +• Mention of a potluck event tonight at the church +• Invitation to stand and worship God with singing +• Call to worship from 1 Samuel chapter 2 +• Series of hymns praising God's holiness, power, and majesty +• Invitation to come and behold/worship the holy God +• The speaker expresses worship and devotion to a holy God. +• A prayer of confession is offered, asking for forgiveness from past failures. +• The power and spirit of the holy God can forgive and rescue from sin. +• The Lord's Day 6 questions are read, inquiring about the mediator who is both true God and true man. +• Scriptures are referenced, including Romans 10:4 and a passage describing Christ as the culmination of the law. +• A hymn or song is sung, referencing the cross and Jesus' sacrifice for sin. +• Prayers are offered, calling on God's faithfulness, mercy, and provision. +• Invocation of God's presence and power +• Affirmation of God's identity as healer and rock of ages +• Expression of need for God's presence and touch +• Call to turn eyes upon Jesus and lift them up in praise and worship +• Children's blessing and introduction to children's worship time +• The speaker shares a personal anecdote about having a beard and showing pictures of himself as a child +• Discussion about the idea that our loved ones were once children too +• Reference to Jesus going to the temple as a baby and his later return to the temple as a kid +• Announcements for: + • Mexico team trip in March + • New email address for submitting announcements and prayer requests + • Job opening for communications administrator position +• Church family prayer led by Kevin Lobert, youth pastor +• Reflection on Jesus' birth, life, death, and resurrection +• Prayer for peace in countries affected by war (Ukraine, Myanmar, Colombia, Ethiopia, Mali) +• Prayer for persecuted Christians in various countries (Burma, China, Eritrea, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, India) +• Request for God's name to reign without violence in those places +• Prayers for the US to be united and for wisdom among its people +• Requests for physical and mental health, comfort, and peace for individuals struggling with various issues +• Prayers for families mourning losses (Grimm and Heinen family) and for Benita's upcoming medical procedure +• Gratitude and celebration of new life (birth of Gus) +• Appreciation for church staff (Sylvia) and prayers for a suitable replacement +• Collective request for forgiveness, both from God and towards others +• Introduction of prayer for Pastor Chris +• Reference to worship sheets and Bible reading from Romans +• Explanation of where in the Bible the book of Romans is located +• Reading of Romans 1:16-17 +• Discussion of the significance of these two verses as the "big idea" of the whole letter to the Romans +• Examination of why someone would be ashamed of the gospel, and what the gospel actually means +• Worship spaces can have varying design preferences and symbolism +• A church mentioned in the transcript turned its chairs away from a cross due to discomfort with the image of the cross as oppressive and traumatizing +• The narrative of this church reflects "being ashamed of the gospel" +• The word "ashamed" in Paul's letters can also mean "offended" or "embarrassed" +• In 1 Corinthians, Paul describes the gospel as foolishness and a stumbling block to worldly wisdom +• The gospel is counterintuitive to the world and offends people's religious expectations +• In ancient Rome, people had transactional views of gods and their relationship with them +• This view was disrupted by Christianity which limited worship to traditional Roman gods +• People blamed Christians for the decline of the Roman Empire due to their refusal to continue traditional worship practices +• The concept of God's reward for moral efforts +• The gospel message that salvation is not earned through good deeds or morality +• The idea that the best efforts are insufficient to earn God's favor +• The exclusivity of Jesus as the only means of salvation +• The offense caused by the Christian gospel in both ancient and modern contexts +• The assumption that being a good person is the primary goal of religion +• The point of religion is communion with God. +• The idea that all religions are fundamentally the same and what matters is devotion to a higher power. +• There are two types of people who make this claim: secular agnostics and humanistic individuals. +• Secular agnostics believe that people are basically good and that history progresses towards a better future. +• Traditional believers from various religions (Islam, Christianity, Hinduism) reject the idea that their religion is the same as others. +• History is viewed as linear in Christianity and other religions, with a clear beginning and end. +• Traditional practitioners of world's religions do not believe all religions are the same +• Secular humanists and progressive Christians are among those who claim all religions lead to the same truth +• Jesus' statement "I am the way, the truth, and the life" contradicts this idea of absolute religious pluralism +• The law of the excluded middle states that a proposition is either true or false, with no in-between +• The gospel and the concept of having life without God as the Son are mutually exclusive. +• Some people claim both can be true, but it's a contradictory idea. +• The gospel is considered offensive in today's culture, often equated with violence against individuals. +• Disagreeing or criticizing ideas or concepts does not mean attacking a person's value or self-worth. +• Genuine disagreement and criticism should be done with gentleness and respect. +• The offense of the gospel can be enough on its own, without needing to be accompanied by personal animosity or aggression. +• Sharing faith or disagreeing with others in a loving and serving manner can make the gospel more compelling to them. +• The concept of not being ashamed of the gospel and its relation to Jesus' words in Mark 8 +• The importance of considering whether one truly wants to side with Jesus every time, even if it means offending others +• The idea that the gospel includes being embarrassed by it, and how this relates to personal choices about sharing or avoiding conversations about faith +• The speaker's admission that they have chosen not to share the gospel in certain situations due to fear of what others might think +• The recognition that this is a common issue for many people, who prioritize avoiding conflict over declaring their faithfulness to the gospel. +• The cultural climate of today makes it easier to believe that faith is a personal, private matter and not something to be shared or discussed with others. +• Evangelism and conversion are seen as a form of violence against another person's autonomy. +• A parent on a soccer team opened an opportunity for the speaker to discuss their faith, but they hesitated and made excuses instead of taking it. +• The speaker justified their hesitation by thinking about the potential consequences of discussing their faith with someone who may not be interested. +• The speaker struggled with self-doubt and embarrassment during a conversation +• They recognized the temptation to give up but chose to refocus on sharing their story and the gospel +• The other person involved was already a Christian, and the speaker realized that his own failures could have prevented them from hearing the gospel +• The importance of God's power in bringing salvation through belief is emphasized +• The gift of faith as a result of God's power is highlighted, and its role in making one righteous with God is discussed +• The declaration of God's righteousness is a powerful reality that comes through faith +• This declared righteousness is not just an idea, but the actual power of God at work in our lives +• It's about being made righteous by God's word and creation, rather than ignoring sin or choosing to ignore it +• Don't confuse exclusivity with gospel truth, as this doesn't mean shutting down deep conversations +• As Christians, we should be willing to engage in meaningful processing and discussion about the gospel +• The importance of not shutting down conversations about the gospel +• Two reasons you don't have to be ashamed of the gospel: + • It's not about you, but God's message of redemption and salvation + • Being a transformed Christian may make you look foolish or weird to others, but that's good if it means you're doing something right in response to the gospel +• The gospel doesn't need to be ashamed because it's a true reality about God and what he has done. +• The gospel changes everything about who you are and how you see the world. +• Sharing the gospel with gentleness and respect can lead to deep conversations about God and his actions in Jesus Christ. +• The gospel is not contingent on human feelings or dependent on people's beliefs, it's a truth that stands regardless. +• The power of God's gospel brings salvation to everyone who believes +• There is no reason to be ashamed or embarrassed by the offense of the gospel +• The speaker praises the name of the Lord and prays together with others +• The gospel is described as amazing, profound, and compelling +• The speaker asks to be sent out in the truth of God's gospel to boldly declare it +• Prayer and worship +• The sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross +• The resurrection of Jesus Christ +• God's blessing and guidance in life +• Connection with others at the church +• Prayer and intercession for various needs and situations +• Praise and worship through music and singing \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - January 15, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - January 15, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..43c3d3a046a17ad3ecac538d0b0f799a34e940cf --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - January 15, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,2089 @@ +[0.00 --> 7.36] I keep fighting voices in my mind that say I'm not enough +[7.36 --> 20.26] Every single lie that tells me I will never measure up +[20.26 --> 32.66] Am I more than just the sum of every high and every low? +[38.32 --> 45.86] Remind me once again just who I am because I need to know +[45.86 --> 55.74] You say I'm loved when I can't feel a thing +[55.74 --> 62.26] You say I'm strong when I think I'm weak +[62.26 --> 68.78] And you say I'm held when I am falling short +[68.78 --> 72.06] And when I don't belong +[72.06 --> 75.42] Oh, you say I'm yours +[75.42 --> 78.64] And I believe +[78.64 --> 79.18] I +[79.18 --> 81.82] Oh, I believe +[81.82 --> 82.48] I +[82.48 --> 85.20] What you say of me +[85.20 --> 85.74] I +[85.74 --> 88.32] I believe +[88.32 --> 97.42] The only thing that matters now is everything you think of me +[97.42 --> 110.02] In you I find my worth in you I find my identity +[110.02 --> 120.42] You say I'm loved when I can't feel a thing +[120.42 --> 127.12] You say I'm strong when I think I'm weak +[127.12 --> 133.50] And you say I'm held when I am falling short +[133.50 --> 136.58] When I don't belong +[136.58 --> 140.22] Oh, you say I'm yours +[140.22 --> 141.60] And I believe 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First, if you are a member of the youth group in high school, so grades +[392.92 --> 401.22] 9, 10, 11, yeah, we all know that. If you're a member of the youth group in +[401.22 --> 405.86] grade 9 through grade 12, there's HCBC tonight and so that happens here at +[405.86 --> 409.54] church. If you have any questions you can talk to Kevin, he'll figure it out. He +[409.54 --> 413.98] doesn't know what's going on but he'll learn. You can talk to him following +[413.98 --> 418.30] service. If you are visiting with us and you're looking for something for your +[418.30 --> 423.52] kids to do or a way to engage, also talk to Kevin and he can explain what that +[423.52 --> 429.54] looks like and how that might work for you and yours. Also, an announcement from +[429.54 --> 434.26] the Usher team and so when you come into service each week, there's people in the +[434.26 --> 438.16] back who have name tags, who are handing out worship folders and who are just +[438.16 --> 443.82] generally mingling and helping out back there. We need a few others in that +[443.82 --> 448.00] on that team and so if that's something that you think you might be able to do, +[448.00 --> 453.60] you can talk to Rob. He's at the back. He's gonna wave. That's Rob back there. You +[453.60 --> 457.62] can talk to him. He coordinates that team for us and he'd love to explain more +[457.62 --> 463.86] about that and get you signed up for that. Also, Josh is gonna make an +[463.86 --> 468.14] announcement on behalf of young adults. +[468.14 --> 474.02] Hey young adults, just want to remind you that the potluck is tonight so bring +[474.02 --> 477.02] some food to the church at 7 o'clock. Yeah, awesome. +[477.02 --> 490.90] If none of that made sense to you, talk to Josh afterwards and he'll clarify all of that. +[492.70 --> 496.72] As far as an announcement, I think that's it and then so as you are able and where +[496.72 --> 501.04] you're seated, I'm gonna invite you to stand that we might be welcomed into God's +[501.04 --> 504.80] presence and we might sing worship songs together. +[508.64 --> 517.60] Gathering in the presence of God with his people, God is here. He is among us and he +[517.60 --> 527.44] longs for us to encounter him in worship and so we mark that and we see that come true in our own +[527.44 --> 532.72] hearts and minds with the greeting of God. Receive the greeting of God. +[533.76 --> 540.80] Grace, mercy and peace to you from God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, his Son +[540.80 --> 546.16] and our Savior through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Everyone said? +[546.16 --> 548.96] Amen. Let's worship God together. +[548.96 --> 560.32] Our call to worship this morning comes from 1 Samuel chapter 2. +[560.32 --> 570.48] My heart rejoices in the Lord. In the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, +[570.48 --> 578.88] for I delight in your deliverance. There is no one holy like the Lord. There is no one beside you. +[578.96 --> 581.92] There is no rock like our God. +[581.92 --> 585.92] There is no rock like our God. +[585.92 --> 597.92] You'll be preaching to you, God is lifted high. +[597.92 --> 610.56] Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty, Lord God almighty, early in the morning. +[610.56 --> 622.24] Early in the morning, our song shall rise to thee. +[622.24 --> 636.36] Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty. +[636.36 --> 648.22] God in thee, persons, blessed Trinity. +[651.22 --> 664.40] Holy, holy, holy, all the saints adore thee. +[664.40 --> 677.40] Casting down their golden crowns around the galaxy sea. +[678.68 --> 691.26] Cherubim and seraphim, falling down before thee. +[691.26 --> 704.26] Though words and arts then evermore shall be. +[704.26 --> 718.26] Holy, holy, holy, though the darkness hide thee. +[718.26 --> 730.26] Though the eye may blind by sin, thy glory may not see. +[730.26 --> 744.26] Only thou art holy, there is none beside thee. +[744.26 --> 755.80] Perfect in power, in love and purity. +[755.80 --> 773.14] dol- +[773.14 --> 793.14] I bow before Thee, King of glory. +[793.14 --> 801.14] Hold me, dear Lord, and I'm beside Thee. +[803.14 --> 814.02] Perfect in power, my God forever. +[814.02 --> 823.90] You are and are and you will be. +[824.32 --> 833.60] I bow before Thee, King of glory. +[834.68 --> 841.02] Holy are you, Lord, none beside Thee. +[841.02 --> 854.26] Perfect in power, my God forever. +[856.68 --> 864.38] You are and are and you will be. +[864.38 --> 882.56] Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty. +[882.56 --> 895.56] All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea. +[895.56 --> 909.38] Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty. +[909.38 --> 920.72] God in three persons, blessed Trinity. +[922.00 --> 925.38] I stand before Thee. +[925.38 --> 938.38] King of glory, holy, holy, are you, Lord, none beside Thee. +[938.38 --> 951.38] Perfect in power, my God forever. +[951.38 --> 960.38] You were and are and you will be. +[960.38 --> 962.38] God in power, my God forever. +[962.38 --> 965.38] I stand before Thee. +[965.38 --> 970.38] King of glory, holy, are you, Lord. +[970.38 --> 975.38] Holy, holy, holy, are you, Lord. +[975.38 --> 979.38] Holy, holy, are you, Lord, none beside Thee. +[979.38 --> 985.38] Perfect in power, my God forever. +[985.38 --> 987.38] My God forever. +[987.38 --> 992.38] My God forever. +[992.38 --> 1002.38] You are and are and you will be. +[1002.38 --> 1031.38] Happy and be the king. +[1031.38 --> 1035.88] Who else commands all the hosts of heaven? +[1037.66 --> 1042.34] Who else could make every king bow down? +[1042.34 --> 1048.34] Who else can whisper in darkness trumbles? +[1049.62 --> 1053.68] Only a holy God. +[1053.68 --> 1061.62] What other beauty demands such pieces? +[1062.32 --> 1068.12] What other splendor outshines the sun? +[1069.12 --> 1074.22] What other majesty rules with justice? +[1075.54 --> 1079.18] Only a holy God. +[1079.18 --> 1086.94] Come and behold Him. +[1087.28 --> 1092.18] Go on and behold Him. +[1092.54 --> 1096.40] Cry and sing holy. +[1097.02 --> 1100.86] Forever a holy God. +[1100.86 --> 1105.34] Come and worship the holy God. +[1109.18 --> 1115.28] Come and worship the holy God. +[1115.28 --> 1120.68] What other glory consumes like fire? +[1122.04 --> 1126.66] What other power can raise the dead? +[1127.72 --> 1132.38] What other name remains undefeated? +[1132.38 --> 1137.14] Home and stay safely. +[1137.14 --> 1140.40] Why as he protected? +[1140.40 --> 1141.58] MyС router. +[1141.58 --> 1142.12] I bless you. +[1142.12 --> 1145.44] What other power can effectively have traveled? +[1145.44 --> 1162.98] One and the only cry out, sing holy, forever a holy God, come and worship the holy God. +[1162.98 --> 1186.18] Come and behold Him, the one and the only. Cry and sing holy, forever a holy God. Come and worship the holy God. +[1192.98 --> 1220.46] Who else could rescue me from my failings? Who else would offer His only Son? +[1220.46 --> 1231.40] Who else invites me to call Him Father? Only a holy God. +[1231.40 --> 1237.22] Only my holy God. +[1239.22 --> 1247.84] Come and behold Him, the one and the only. +[1247.84 --> 1256.78] Cry and sing holy, forever a holy God. +[1256.78 --> 1261.66] Come and worship the holy God. +[1262.66 --> 1271.26] Come and behold Him, the one and the only. +[1271.26 --> 1280.20] Cry and sing holy, forever a holy God. +[1280.20 --> 1284.78] Come and worship the holy God. +[1284.78 --> 1290.14] Come and worship the holy God. +[1293.14 --> 1305.90] Please join me in our prayer of confession this morning. +[1305.90 --> 1312.04] Father, you are a holy God. +[1312.84 --> 1315.10] You are the only holy God. +[1315.10 --> 1325.40] And because of that, we come to you in our time of confession this morning, praying for your forgiveness. +[1325.40 --> 1329.94] Lord, your glory consumes like fire. +[1330.94 --> 1332.50] It can raise the dead. +[1332.50 --> 1338.58] And we know, Father, that your power and your spirit can forgive us. +[1338.58 --> 1349.32] You are the only one who can rescue us from our failing of all the things that we've done this week, of all the things that we've left undone. +[1349.32 --> 1354.90] Father, we confess to you that we have fallen short. +[1357.22 --> 1359.78] Lord, but you invite us to call you Father. +[1360.54 --> 1363.88] And you invite us into your grace and your mercy. +[1364.18 --> 1365.08] And we thank you. +[1365.82 --> 1367.28] Thank you for your forgiveness. +[1369.28 --> 1371.10] We pray this in Jesus' name. +[1371.82 --> 1372.08] Amen. +[1372.08 --> 1372.24] Amen. +[1372.24 --> 1381.72] Lord's Day 6 has two questions that we'd like to read this morning. +[1381.88 --> 1387.88] So I will read the first question and have you respond with the words on the screen and then follow Kevin's question as well. +[1388.46 --> 1391.84] Please stand as we respond with these words. +[1395.52 --> 1396.70] Lord's Day 6. +[1396.70 --> 1404.76] Who is that mediator who at the same time is true God and a true and righteous man? +[1418.10 --> 1419.98] From where do you know this? +[1420.98 --> 1422.74] From the Holy Ghost. +[1422.74 --> 1443.38] Romans 10 verse 4 says, +[1443.38 --> 1451.48] Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. +[1452.74 --> 1482.32] I know a place, a wonderful place. +[1482.32 --> 1486.32] There are accused and condemned. +[1487.32 --> 1491.60] Find mercy and grace. +[1491.60 --> 1496.04] There the wrongs we have done. +[1496.04 --> 1500.72] And the wrongs done to us. +[1500.72 --> 1505.80] Were nailed there in the name. +[1506.58 --> 1510.14] There am the cross. +[1510.14 --> 1511.14] At the cross. +[1511.14 --> 1513.14] At the cross. +[1513.14 --> 1517.14] At the cross. +[1517.14 --> 1521.34] He died for our sin. +[1521.34 --> 1524.14] At the cross. +[1524.14 --> 1526.14] At the cross. +[1526.14 --> 1530.46] You gave us life again. +[1530.46 --> 1542.60] I know a place, a wonderful place +[1542.60 --> 1551.56] Where accused and condemned find mercy and grace +[1551.56 --> 1560.80] Where the wrongs we have done and the wrongs done to us +[1560.80 --> 1570.56] Were near there with you, near on the cross +[1570.56 --> 1580.56] At the cross, at the cross, he died for our sin +[1580.56 --> 1599.38] At the cross, at the cross, he died for our sin +[1599.38 --> 1608.56] At the cross, at the cross, you gave us life again +[1610.56 --> 1622.38] I know a place, a wonderful place +[1622.38 --> 1644.86] I'm calling on the God of Jacob +[1644.86 --> 1651.56] Whose love endures through generations +[1651.56 --> 1660.04] I know that you will be pure love for me +[1660.04 --> 1665.74] I'm calling on the God of Moses +[1665.74 --> 1672.36] The one who opened up the ocean +[1672.36 --> 1681.12] I need you now to do the same thing for me +[1681.12 --> 1691.14] Oh God, my God, I need you +[1691.14 --> 1695.70] Oh God, my God, I need you now +[1695.70 --> 1699.54] How I need you now +[1699.54 --> 1705.24] Oh God, my God, my God, I need you now +[1705.24 --> 1709.36] I'm standing on your faithfulness +[1709.36 --> 1714.42] On your faithfulness +[1714.42 --> 1718.12] I'm calling on the God of David +[1718.12 --> 1721.12] I'm calling on the God of David +[1721.12 --> 1726.24] I'm calling on the God of David +[1726.24 --> 1732.12] I know with you all things are possible +[1732.12 --> 1734.76] I know with you all things are possible +[1734.76 --> 1739.12] I'm calling on the God of David +[1739.12 --> 1745.02] Who made a shepherd boy for maintenance +[1745.02 --> 1750.62] I may not face Goliath +[1750.62 --> 1752.80] But I've got none of the giants +[1752.80 --> 1765.42] Oh, God, my God, I need you. Oh, God, my God, I need you now. How I need you now. +[1766.88 --> 1775.42] Oh, rock, oh, rock of ages, I'm standing on your faithfulness. +[1775.42 --> 1786.16] You heard your children and you hear your children. +[1787.08 --> 1793.66] You are the same, God. You are the same, God. +[1794.12 --> 1800.36] You answered prayers by then and you will answer now. +[1800.36 --> 1806.82] You are the same, God. You are the same, God. +[1807.34 --> 1813.56] You were providing then. You are providing now. +[1813.56 --> 1819.86] You are the same, God. You are the same, God. +[1820.60 --> 1826.74] You worked in power then. God, move in power now. +[1826.74 --> 1833.20] You are the same, God. You are the same, God. +[1833.40 --> 1839.78] You were a healer then. You are a healer now. +[1840.16 --> 1846.20] You are the same, God. You are the same, God. +[1846.20 --> 1852.66] You were a healer then. You are a healer now. +[1852.66 --> 1859.12] You are the same, God. You are the same, God. +[1859.50 --> 1866.56] Oh, God, my God, I need you. Oh, God, my God, I need you now. +[1866.56 --> 1870.38] Now I need you now. +[1872.22 --> 1880.78] Oh, rock, oh, rock of ages, I'm standing on your faithfulness. +[1881.02 --> 1885.02] On your faithfulness. +[1885.02 --> 1907.26] Oh, rock, oh, rock of ages, I'm standing on your faithfulness. +[1907.26 --> 1911.72] Oh, rock of ages, I'm standing on your faithfulness. +[1911.72 --> 1918.40] You freed the captives then. You're freeing hearts right now. +[1918.40 --> 1924.92] You are the same, God. You are the same, God. +[1924.92 --> 1931.54] You touched the lepers then. I feel your touch right now. +[1931.54 --> 1938.54] You are the same, God. +[1938.54 --> 1940.54] You are the same, God. +[1950.54 --> 1956.54] I'm calling on the Holy Spirit. +[1956.54 --> 1964.54] Oh, mighty river, come and fill me again. +[1966.54 --> 1971.54] Come and fill me again. +[1973.54 --> 1978.96] Come and fill me again. +[1981.54 --> 1983.54] You may have a seat. +[1986.54 --> 2007.54] You may have a seat. +[2007.54 --> 2011.54] Hi. I forgot my paper at home. +[2011.54 --> 2015.54] The collections today are for the Budget First, for our church, +[2015.54 --> 2018.54] and the second one is for the Gateway of Hope. +[2018.54 --> 2020.54] They do a lot of good work, +[2020.54 --> 2026.54] and they have one-on-one interactions with people, +[2026.54 --> 2030.54] and they have shelters for men and women. +[2030.54 --> 2035.54] And please pay as you are blessed. +[2035.54 --> 2036.54] Amen. +[2036.54 --> 2037.54] Whoa. +[2037.54 --> 2038.54] Whoa. +[2038.54 --> 2039.54] Whoo. +[2039.54 --> 2040.54] Wow. +[2040.54 --> 2043.54] Whoa. +[2043.54 --> 2044.54] Whoa. +[2044.54 --> 2046.54] Whoa. +[2046.54 --> 2048.54] Whoa. +[2048.54 --> 2050.54] Whoa. +[2050.54 --> 2053.54] Whoa. +[2053.54 --> 2055.54] Whoa. +[2055.54 --> 2056.54] Whoa. +[2056.54 --> 2057.54] Whoa, whoa. +[2057.54 --> 2060.54] Whoa. +[2060.54 --> 2061.54] Whoa. +[2061.54 --> 2062.54] ? +[2067.54 --> 2080.26] Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face, +[2080.26 --> 2094.38] and the kings of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of his glory and praise. +[2097.54 --> 2111.86] Turn your eyes to the hills where justice and mercy embrace. +[2111.86 --> 2124.90] There the Son of God gave his life for us, and our measureless debt was erased. +[2124.90 --> 2138.90] Jesus, to you we lift our eyes, Jesus, our glory and our prize. +[2138.90 --> 2147.14] We adore you, behold you, our Savior ever true. +[2147.14 --> 2152.98] O Jesus, we turn our eyes to you. +[2152.98 --> 2176.98] Turn your eyes to the morning, and see Christ the Lion away. +[2176.98 --> 2190.98] What a glorious dawn, fear of death is gone, for we carry his life in our face. +[2190.98 --> 2204.98] Jesus, to you we lift our eyes, Jesus, our glory and our prize. +[2204.98 --> 2210.98] We adore you, we hold you, our Savior ever true. +[2210.98 --> 2216.98] O Jesus, we turn our eyes to you. +[2216.98 --> 2240.98] Turn your eyes to the heavens, our King will return for his own. +[2240.98 --> 2255.98] Every knee will bow, every tongue will shout, all glory to Jesus, our Lord. +[2255.98 --> 2269.98] Jesus, to you we lift our eyes, Jesus, our glory and our prize. +[2269.98 --> 2276.98] We adore you, we adore you, behold you, our Savior ever true. +[2276.98 --> 2282.98] O Jesus, we turn our eyes to you. +[2282.98 --> 2288.98] O Jesus, we turn our eyes to you. +[2288.98 --> 2311.98] O Jesus, we turn our eyes to you. +[2311.98 --> 2314.98] Good morning, my name is Mr. Mike. +[2314.98 --> 2318.98] And any kids three years old up to grade four, you're welcome to come up. +[2318.98 --> 2321.98] And we're going to have a quick chat, and we'll do a children's blessing, +[2321.98 --> 2325.98] and then we'll go off to children's worship time. +[2325.98 --> 2328.98] Hi, some of you guys have name tags, that's pretty great. +[2328.98 --> 2330.98] Yeah, that makes everyone know who you are. +[2330.98 --> 2332.98] That's really welcoming, isn't it? +[2332.98 --> 2333.98] How are you guys? +[2333.98 --> 2334.98] Good. +[2334.98 --> 2337.98] A little bit of sleep still, maybe? +[2337.98 --> 2338.98] No. +[2338.98 --> 2339.98] No. +[2339.98 --> 2342.98] Well, I have a quick guessing game that we're going to play. +[2342.98 --> 2344.98] Here's a little quick one, and I apologize to the church, +[2344.98 --> 2346.98] because I wasn't able to get it on the overhead, +[2346.98 --> 2348.98] but I have two pictures I'm going to show you, +[2348.98 --> 2353.98] and you have to guess who these people might be. +[2353.98 --> 2354.98] Okay? +[2354.98 --> 2358.98] Here's the first one. +[2358.98 --> 2360.98] Who is that? +[2360.98 --> 2361.98] Me? +[2361.98 --> 2362.98] Me? +[2362.98 --> 2364.98] How did you guess that? +[2364.98 --> 2369.98] You know, it's because I put on the extra little bit of chin fuzz, right? +[2369.98 --> 2371.98] That you're like, oh, that's Mr. Mike, for sure. +[2371.98 --> 2374.98] I just was so anxious to have a beard. +[2374.98 --> 2375.98] Here's one more picture. +[2375.98 --> 2378.98] I think some of you will for sure know who this is. +[2378.98 --> 2380.98] Who might this guy be? +[2380.98 --> 2381.98] Me, again? +[2381.98 --> 2383.98] No, it's not me, not this time. +[2383.98 --> 2384.98] Somebody else. +[2384.98 --> 2385.98] Somebody else. +[2385.98 --> 2387.98] But you know who this guy is. +[2387.98 --> 2390.98] Do you have any guesses? +[2394.98 --> 2396.98] Oh, are you pointing? +[2396.98 --> 2398.98] It's Pastor Kevin. +[2398.98 --> 2400.98] When he was a kid. +[2400.98 --> 2401.98] You might be surprised. +[2401.98 --> 2403.98] This is a picture of me as a kid, too. +[2403.98 --> 2404.98] Right? +[2404.98 --> 2406.98] Oh, my goodness. +[2406.98 --> 2409.98] So we're going to talk about some crazy stuff today. +[2409.98 --> 2414.98] And did you guys know that your moms and dads or grandmas and grandpas or big brothers, +[2414.98 --> 2418.98] all these other people in your lives, they were kids once, too? +[2418.98 --> 2419.98] Yeah? +[2419.98 --> 2423.98] Can you picture your dad or mom or who takes care of you? +[2423.98 --> 2425.98] Can you picture them as a little kid? +[2425.98 --> 2426.98] Yeah? +[2426.98 --> 2428.98] Have you ever seen pictures of them as little kids? +[2428.98 --> 2429.98] Yeah? +[2429.98 --> 2434.98] Well, if you haven't, you should ask because I bet you it would be awesome to see some pictures. +[2434.98 --> 2435.98] Right? +[2435.98 --> 2437.98] Well, guess who else was a little kid? +[2437.98 --> 2442.98] We just started learning about this in Sunday school last week. +[2442.98 --> 2444.98] Who were we talking about? +[2444.98 --> 2446.98] Who went to the temple as a baby? +[2446.98 --> 2447.98] Big trip. +[2447.98 --> 2448.98] Jesus. +[2448.98 --> 2450.98] He went to the temple as a baby. +[2450.98 --> 2454.98] And it was a big promise fulfilled for Simeon and Anna. +[2454.98 --> 2455.98] Right? +[2455.98 --> 2456.98] Yeah. +[2456.98 --> 2457.98] We talked about that last week. +[2457.98 --> 2461.98] And now we're going to talk about Jesus going back to the temple as a kid. +[2461.98 --> 2468.98] And it's crazy to think that Jesus, who's also God, he was a kid once, just like all of us. +[2468.98 --> 2469.98] Okay. +[2469.98 --> 2471.98] We'll talk more about that in children's worship time. +[2471.98 --> 2473.98] But shall we stand and do the blessing first? +[2473.98 --> 2476.98] And then we will go learn a little bit more together in the room. +[2476.98 --> 2477.98] Okay, arms up. +[2477.98 --> 2478.98] Ready? +[2478.98 --> 2479.98] The Lord be with you. +[2479.98 --> 2481.98] The Lord be with you. +[2481.98 --> 2482.98] The Lord be with you. +[2482.98 --> 2488.98] And all of you. +[2502.98 --> 2507.98] I was a very cute child. +[2507.98 --> 2508.98] My name's Kevin Lobert. +[2508.98 --> 2510.98] For those who don't know me, I'm the youth pastor here today. +[2510.98 --> 2513.98] And it's my privilege to lead you in today's church family prayer. +[2513.98 --> 2516.98] Before I do that though, I've got a couple of announcements. +[2516.98 --> 2520.98] The first is that the Mexico team sign up has come and gone. +[2520.98 --> 2525.98] And we have an exciting team of at least eight youth and eight adults going this March. +[2525.98 --> 2527.98] And so we've got a good showing. +[2527.98 --> 2532.98] I'm really excited to hear about what they are all going to do down there and what they're up to. +[2532.98 --> 2533.98] So I think that's really, really exciting. +[2533.98 --> 2534.98] They'll be heading down in March. +[2534.98 --> 2541.98] You'll be hearing more about that trip from the team members and from Brandon Muller as well as the date gets closer and closer. +[2541.98 --> 2545.98] But please keep them in your prayers as they prepare over the next two months to go on that. +[2545.98 --> 2548.98] The second announcement's a two-parter. +[2548.98 --> 2558.98] The first is that if you have announcements that you want to get in the bulletin, prayer requests or other things, there's a new email address. +[2558.98 --> 2561.98] It's in the bulletin already and it's in the midweek memo. +[2561.98 --> 2570.98] But if you have announcements you want to send to the church to get in there, please send those to communications, with an S, communications at LICRC.ca. +[2570.98 --> 2573.98] Again, check the bulletin and the midweek memo for that email. +[2573.98 --> 2578.98] But send those there and they will make their way into the bulletin and midweek memos. +[2578.98 --> 2585.98] And the reason we've done that is because there is now a new position available that you can apply for in this church. +[2585.98 --> 2588.98] We are looking for another administrator, a communications position. +[2588.98 --> 2593.98] If that's something that you're interested in applying in, you can check out the job description on our website. +[2593.98 --> 2598.98] You can talk to the staff here at the church or you can check out the bulletins as well. +[2598.98 --> 2602.98] So I believe that position is going to be open for a couple more weeks. +[2602.98 --> 2608.98] So please, if that is something that interests you, please give that a look and consider applying. +[2608.98 --> 2611.98] Will you bow your heads with me? +[2617.98 --> 2620.98] Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. +[2620.98 --> 2623.98] We give you praise for who you are, God. +[2623.98 --> 2628.98] As we sang this morning, you are holy, holy, holy. +[2628.98 --> 2633.98] And we thank you, Lord, for your work in our lives and for the gift of your son. +[2633.98 --> 2640.98] As we reflect on how he came into this world as a baby, and as he lived a perfect life that we have all fallen short of. +[2640.98 --> 2648.98] And as he died a cruel death all of us deserve, but rose again three days later, defeating sin and death once and for all. +[2648.98 --> 2652.98] God, may that truth sink into our hearts. +[2652.98 --> 2655.98] Lord, we marvel at this truth. +[2655.98 --> 2661.98] May we remember, Jesus, that you are our king, sovereignly reigning from your throne over your kingdom. +[2661.98 --> 2667.98] May your kingdom come, Lord, and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. +[2667.98 --> 2671.98] Lord Jesus, our world seems to be tearing apart. +[2671.98 --> 2673.98] War is prevalent. +[2673.98 --> 2678.98] We think of countries like Ukraine as they continue to resist attacks from Russia. +[2678.98 --> 2685.98] We think of countries like Myanmar, Colombia, Ethiopia, and Mali, all of which who are going through terrible civil wars as well. +[2685.98 --> 2690.98] As people are displaced in these countries, may you show them mercy, Lord. +[2690.98 --> 2693.98] Let us, your global church, be your hands and feet for them. +[2693.98 --> 2695.98] May your kingdom come, Lord. +[2695.98 --> 2698.98] We think of places where Christians are being persecuted. +[2698.98 --> 2704.98] Places like Burma, China, Eritrea, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and India. +[2704.98 --> 2707.98] Lord, our brothers and sisters are suffering in your name. +[2707.98 --> 2709.98] May that bring you glory, Lord. +[2709.98 --> 2712.98] And may your name be praised by those witnessing that. +[2712.98 --> 2716.98] But God, our God, stop the hate. +[2716.98 --> 2720.98] May your name reign in those places without the need for violence. +[2720.98 --> 2722.98] May your peace shine through. +[2722.98 --> 2729.98] And God, be with our country who is divided on so many things, Lord. +[2729.98 --> 2734.98] Bring understanding, empathy, and cause unity amongst us. +[2734.98 --> 2740.98] Lord, give us all here today wisdom, not to align with man-made political parties, +[2740.98 --> 2745.98] but to allow us to align with your word and what it calls us to do. +[2745.98 --> 2751.98] Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. +[2751.98 --> 2754.98] We thank you for everything you have blessed us with, Lord. +[2754.98 --> 2755.98] We have so much. +[2755.98 --> 2759.98] And yet, Lord Jesus, even in our providence, we still need much. +[2759.98 --> 2762.98] We think of those struggling with their physical or mental health. +[2762.98 --> 2766.98] For those who have anxiety or depression, who are grieving or frustrated, +[2766.98 --> 2769.98] who are confused or lonely or afraid. +[2769.98 --> 2771.98] Father, give them what they need. +[2771.98 --> 2775.98] And may we as a church surround them with love and understanding. +[2775.98 --> 2779.98] Lord, we pray for those who are caring for aging parents. +[2779.98 --> 2781.98] Give them what they need. +[2781.98 --> 2786.98] We pray for the Grimm and the Heinen family, Lord, as they mourn the death of Helen, +[2786.98 --> 2792.98] a beloved wife, stepmom, sister, sister-in-law. +[2792.98 --> 2797.98] Lord, we pray for them as they prepare for the funeral on February 15th. +[2797.98 --> 2802.98] Give that family peace and comfort and surround them with your love. +[2802.98 --> 2810.98] Lord, we think of Benita as well as she has a biopsy coming up at the end of this month to look at a lump, Lord. +[2810.98 --> 2812.98] God, we pray for good results to that. +[2812.98 --> 2814.98] May she heal from this. +[2814.98 --> 2817.98] Will you be near them as well? +[2817.98 --> 2820.98] And God, our church rejoices as well. +[2820.98 --> 2822.98] God, we rejoice with the howlings. +[2822.98 --> 2825.98] We thank you for the birth of Gus, Lord. +[2825.98 --> 2827.98] Thank you that he is a healthy boy. +[2827.98 --> 2832.98] Be with Ismay and Daniel as they continue to recover from his birth +[2832.98 --> 2835.98] and also get used to this new reality that they live in. +[2835.98 --> 2838.98] Help him continue to grow healthy and strong. +[2838.98 --> 2841.98] Lord, we thank you for the work of Sylvia here in this church, Lord. +[2841.98 --> 2844.98] And as her time came to an end here at Emmanuel at the end of December, +[2844.98 --> 2849.98] Lord, will you be with her now as she continues on in new adventures. +[2849.98 --> 2855.98] But Lord, as her position is now available, we pray for whomever it is that is applying and going to get that spot. +[2855.98 --> 2858.98] Lord, we pray for the right fit for our congregation. +[2858.98 --> 2861.98] May you guide them to this church. +[2861.98 --> 2864.98] And finally, Lord, we ask collectively for forgiveness. +[2864.98 --> 2867.98] Forgiveness when we know we have sinned. +[2867.98 --> 2870.98] Forgiveness when we don't even realize we are sinning. +[2870.98 --> 2874.98] In our stubbornness and our ignorance, grant us forgiveness, we pray. +[2874.98 --> 2878.98] And if we need to forgive others, may your spirit convict us here today. +[2878.98 --> 2880.98] Show us those who need our forgiveness. +[2880.98 --> 2883.98] Show us those we need to apologize to. +[2883.98 --> 2887.98] May we seek out those whose relationships with us are tenuous at best. +[2887.98 --> 2891.98] And let not our pride or our anger get in the way of what you call us to do. +[2891.98 --> 2896.98] May we forgive others as you have forgiven us. +[2896.98 --> 2900.98] And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. +[2900.98 --> 2902.98] You are our savior. +[2902.98 --> 2905.98] You have given us immeasurable gifts of love and grace. +[2905.98 --> 2910.98] You have also promised us that you will always give us a way out when we are tempted to sin. +[2910.98 --> 2915.98] May your Holy Spirit stir in our hearts, God, and grant us self-control when we are tempted. +[2915.98 --> 2920.98] Keep the evil one from us and may we know that you are forever nearby when we are tempted to stray. +[2920.98 --> 2925.98] And as we open your word here in a few moments, we pray that you will be with Pastor Chris. +[2925.98 --> 2934.98] May he speak your words to us, not his own, and may we have ears to hear, hearts ready to be molded, and minds ready to engage your Holy Word this morning. +[2934.98 --> 2938.98] For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. +[2938.98 --> 2939.98] Amen. +[2939.98 --> 2940.98] Amen. +[2940.98 --> 2942.98] Amen. +[2950.98 --> 2955.56] thể потому +[2955.56 --> 2971.10] As Kevin prayed, and if you have one of those worship sheets, you will notice we're going +[2971.10 --> 2977.56] to continue in our teaching series right now in the book of Romans. +[2978.56 --> 2980.72] We're only reading two verses today. +[2985.56 --> 2991.72] Because as you will see, those two verses are quite packed, and really we're only going +[2991.72 --> 2996.26] to focus on the first one that we're going to read, because I didn't want to keep you +[2996.26 --> 2997.74] here for 45 minutes. +[2999.82 --> 3006.26] But can you put the slide with the slider up? +[3006.68 --> 3008.42] So the one that says where Romans is. +[3008.48 --> 3008.88] There you go. +[3008.88 --> 3016.78] So if you are new here, or if you are unsure, whenever we come to read from the Bible, +[3017.42 --> 3019.74] there's this slider that appears across the bottom. +[3019.94 --> 3023.16] And so on the left-hand side, it says Genesis. +[3023.38 --> 3024.86] On the right-hand side, it says Revelation. +[3025.28 --> 3028.26] And then the book that we're reading from is highlighted there. +[3028.74 --> 3033.56] If you're unfamiliar with the Bible, that's approximately where in the Bible you will +[3033.56 --> 3034.52] find our text. +[3034.52 --> 3041.82] And so at, what is that, like 11th, 16th way through the Bible, you will find the book +[3041.82 --> 3042.26] of Romans. +[3042.58 --> 3049.88] So really, what we're trying to do is say, grab your Bible, and then open it up to wherever +[3049.88 --> 3054.68] we happen to be, and then read along and keep that with you. +[3055.94 --> 3061.52] I'm going to read this morning, as we said, from Romans 1, verse 16 and 17. +[3061.52 --> 3066.10] So now that you all know where that is and how to find it, let's read together. +[3070.80 --> 3077.84] For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation +[3077.84 --> 3084.32] to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Gentile. +[3084.32 --> 3091.52] For in the gospel, the righteousness of God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith +[3091.52 --> 3093.72] from first to last. +[3094.78 --> 3099.76] Just as it is written, the righteous will live by faith. +[3100.56 --> 3101.62] This is the word of the Lord. +[3101.62 --> 3109.32] Now, because there's a lot I hope we can get through this morning, I'm going to just jump +[3109.32 --> 3109.86] right in. +[3110.72 --> 3118.54] But I'm going to start by saying I think that you can make a pretty compelling case that +[3118.54 --> 3125.42] these two verses in the book of Romans, in the first chapter, are the sort of big idea +[3125.42 --> 3128.22] of the whole letter to the Romans. +[3129.18 --> 3133.02] Now, that's language you might be familiar with, because sometimes you will hear me say +[3133.02 --> 3139.02] when I'm standing up here preaching that the big idea of what we're going to talk about +[3139.02 --> 3144.08] this morning, or the theme sort of under which we're going to operate or ask questions this +[3144.08 --> 3144.36] morning. +[3145.52 --> 3151.04] I think that's what Paul is doing at the beginning of Romans with these two verses. +[3151.04 --> 3158.42] I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone +[3158.42 --> 3159.66] who believes. +[3160.22 --> 3164.24] So we're going to dig into that first this morning. +[3166.32 --> 3174.32] Now, at least when I read the Bible, and when I'm talking to people and they ask, how am +[3174.32 --> 3180.74] I supposed to read the Bible, one of my favorite things to do is to come with questions. +[3181.04 --> 3183.80] And so as you read, ask questions. +[3184.14 --> 3185.26] Ask questions of the text. +[3185.68 --> 3187.40] Ask questions of what's going on. +[3187.46 --> 3188.60] Maybe it's something strange. +[3188.70 --> 3190.74] Maybe it's something you're not sure that you understand. +[3190.94 --> 3193.92] Maybe it's a word that's really interesting, and you're like, oh, I wonder about that. +[3194.06 --> 3197.40] And then write that down, and then spend some time looking at it. +[3198.26 --> 3205.34] As I read these verses, when Paul says, I am not ashamed of the gospel, it makes me ask +[3205.34 --> 3209.72] the question, why would someone be ashamed of the gospel? +[3211.26 --> 3215.80] Remember, the gospel literally means good news. +[3215.80 --> 3223.42] The gospel is good news from God about his son, heralding Jesus' victory over sin and +[3223.42 --> 3229.40] death by his taking on flesh, by living a perfect life in our place, by dying death on the cross +[3229.40 --> 3235.32] in our place, by being raised bodily, right, which is a promise of our future resurrection. +[3235.62 --> 3240.56] The gospel includes Jesus' exaltation to the right hand of the gospel. +[3240.56 --> 3247.54] In short, right to the right hand of God, in short, the gospel is the good news of Jesus +[3247.54 --> 3250.30] making you right with God. +[3251.08 --> 3253.40] And why would anyone be ashamed of that? +[3257.74 --> 3266.38] I heard a story this week about a church here in the Lower Mainland that had a beautiful +[3266.38 --> 3269.22] sanctuary worship space. +[3269.22 --> 3276.00] At the front of this historic old building was a hand-carved pulpit for the pastor to +[3276.00 --> 3282.06] stand in, and then behind the stage was this beautiful old wooden cross. +[3284.08 --> 3285.38] Now, two things. +[3285.48 --> 3291.78] One, I'm hesitant to talk about other churches and their decisions, because most of the time +[3291.78 --> 3295.22] it's just a matter of preference, and it's not my preference, so then I don't have to +[3295.22 --> 3296.28] agree, and that's okay. +[3296.28 --> 3301.20] Also, when I'm talking about the worship space of other churches, I'm cognizant of the fact +[3301.20 --> 3307.96] that we have a pretty unadorned and modern worship space, and so maybe the parallels don't line +[3307.96 --> 3308.16] up. +[3308.54 --> 3314.80] But I'm also aware that sometimes we have to ask each other hard questions, right? +[3314.80 --> 3322.72] Because the story that I heard from this church and their pastor is that they decided to turn +[3322.72 --> 3328.40] all the chairs in their sanctuary space 90 degrees to the left. +[3330.40 --> 3339.86] Because, as their pastor said, we felt that looking at the cross was oppressive and traumatizing +[3339.86 --> 3343.46] to our progressive worldviews. +[3344.78 --> 3345.34] Right? +[3345.34 --> 3351.14] The theology of the cross for this church was modern child abuse. +[3351.72 --> 3351.80] Right? +[3351.86 --> 3353.44] It represented the patriarchy. +[3353.96 --> 3359.66] And the horror of the cross was embarrassing to them, and so they turned their chairs away +[3359.66 --> 3361.22] from it, so they didn't have to look at it. +[3362.44 --> 3366.04] Now, you might ask the question, why wouldn't they just take the cross down? +[3366.04 --> 3371.64] And the answer is because that church, being old and beautiful, is used in the film industry, +[3371.80 --> 3375.82] and it's rented out all the time, and they make pretty good money, and taking the cross +[3375.82 --> 3378.44] down, it wouldn't look like a church anymore, so they wouldn't be making that money. +[3378.54 --> 3380.48] So instead, they turned the chairs. +[3381.96 --> 3386.26] That's a picture of being ashamed of the gospel. +[3389.70 --> 3394.96] But it's also not only that sort of progressive liberalism, right? +[3394.96 --> 3400.54] There are other ways that people are ashamed of the gospel, because obviously, progressive +[3400.54 --> 3402.54] liberalism wasn't the issue in Paul's day. +[3404.26 --> 3408.24] And so what else might make people ashamed of the gospel? +[3410.02 --> 3418.56] The word that Paul uses here, translated ashamed in our Bibles, can also mean, in Greek, +[3419.16 --> 3421.74] offended or embarrassed. +[3421.74 --> 3422.96] Right? +[3423.00 --> 3428.30] And so in the same way that the church was offended by the gospel with the cross, there are other +[3428.30 --> 3430.94] ways that the gospel is offensive. +[3432.70 --> 3438.08] In 1 Corinthians, Paul says that the gospel is foolishness and a stumbling block. +[3438.16 --> 3441.26] And he writes in chapter 1, verse 27, +[3442.26 --> 3445.78] God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise. +[3446.14 --> 3449.56] He chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong. +[3449.56 --> 3457.34] Point is, there is something about the full and true gospel of Jesus that is going to be +[3457.34 --> 3465.82] counterintuitive to the world and that will offend our, quote, religious senses. +[3467.76 --> 3468.60] And here's the thing, right? +[3468.60 --> 3480.68] In Paul's day, in pagan Rome, people had very clear expectations of how gods worked and how humans +[3480.68 --> 3482.30] were supposed to interact with them. +[3483.12 --> 3489.76] And so, for instance, a week before harvest time, you brought a sacrifice to the temple to appease the +[3489.76 --> 3493.48] god and in return, she would give you a bumper crop. +[3493.48 --> 3494.04] Right? +[3495.26 --> 3502.62] If you wanted to start a new business in a new city, you went to the patron god of that city to their temple +[3502.62 --> 3504.74] in the city and you made an offering. +[3505.64 --> 3512.60] And then the god would open up the city and the way of the city's dealings to you to make your business successful. +[3513.50 --> 3513.72] Right? +[3513.76 --> 3514.56] On and on it goes. +[3514.82 --> 3516.56] The formula was simple. +[3516.56 --> 3521.80] You do this for the god, they will do that for you. +[3522.72 --> 3523.02] Right? +[3523.08 --> 3528.20] It's transactional and really it was understood by everyone in society. +[3529.32 --> 3535.56] In fact, in the fourth century, so fast forward some 400 years from when this letter was written, +[3535.56 --> 3541.14] the power and the strength of the Roman Empire has started waning. +[3542.10 --> 3548.14] The Goths from the Germanic area of Europe, what we know as Europe, have started coming down. +[3548.22 --> 3550.98] The Huns from the east have started coming in. +[3551.06 --> 3556.48] They're fighting their way through the northern cities in Italy and they're making their way to Rome. +[3556.60 --> 3558.96] Eventually, they will come to Rome to sack Rome. +[3558.96 --> 3561.92] This is the sort of beginning of the end of the Roman Empire. +[3561.92 --> 3568.96] When this is taking place, there is a movement from people, citizens of the Roman Empire, +[3569.26 --> 3576.48] that rises up blaming Christians and Christianity for this happening to the city +[3576.48 --> 3580.86] because the influence of Christianity had grown so much by this time +[3580.86 --> 3587.10] that it had limited the offering of sacrifices and worship to the traditional Roman gods. +[3588.16 --> 3591.42] The argument was because we've stopped worshipping these gods, +[3591.42 --> 3595.02] because we've stopped paying sacrifice to them or giving offering to them, +[3595.32 --> 3598.90] the gods have stopped protecting our great city and our empire. +[3599.64 --> 3604.26] And in order to stop that from happening, we need to start worshipping these gods again. +[3605.26 --> 3607.74] In part, for you history buffs, +[3608.88 --> 3611.80] Augustine, who's a fourth century church father from North Africa, +[3612.24 --> 3616.70] his amazing book, The City of God, is written in response to that, +[3616.78 --> 3619.62] in defense of Christians during this attack. +[3619.62 --> 3629.70] But part of why the gospel is offensive is because it flies in the face of this transactional approach to God. +[3630.74 --> 3634.12] The normal religious model, and this continues to today, +[3634.58 --> 3638.98] is do this and God or the gods will reward you. +[3639.98 --> 3646.04] That way and understanding of God or gods makes sense to people. +[3646.04 --> 3648.04] Right? +[3648.04 --> 3648.34] Right? +[3648.42 --> 3650.08] It's a system of debit and credit. +[3651.82 --> 3655.30] But the gospel is the opposite of that. +[3656.22 --> 3662.50] The gospel of Jesus and the truth of his word says that we are such spiritual failures +[3662.50 --> 3665.14] that even our best efforts are filthy rags. +[3666.18 --> 3671.64] That everything we do is sinful and that there's nothing we can do to earn God's favor. +[3671.64 --> 3676.00] Instead, the gospel of Jesus says God did everything. +[3677.28 --> 3681.52] So while there's nothing we can do, God does it all on our behalf. +[3681.72 --> 3686.00] And that doesn't make sense to the religious frame of Paul's day. +[3687.00 --> 3688.86] In fact, it hardly makes sense to us. +[3690.44 --> 3690.62] Right? +[3690.68 --> 3695.12] We want to believe that we are genuinely and generally good. +[3695.12 --> 3698.66] And that we should have a say in our eternal destiny. +[3699.66 --> 3703.86] But the truth of Jesus, the truth of the gospel from John 6 says, +[3704.34 --> 3708.46] No one comes to me unless the Father draws him. +[3709.76 --> 3713.26] The gospel is offensive because we don't like to lose our autonomy. +[3714.92 --> 3720.30] So many of us continue to think that being moral or being religious +[3720.30 --> 3723.42] will give us an advantage when it comes to God. +[3724.10 --> 3728.08] Or at least, we think, it will make us better off +[3728.08 --> 3731.18] than those people who are less moral or less religious. +[3732.70 --> 3734.84] But the truth of Jesus says, +[3735.36 --> 3738.82] For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. +[3739.16 --> 3740.56] And this is not from yourselves. +[3740.56 --> 3744.92] It is the gift of God, not by works so that no one can post. +[3744.92 --> 3756.42] In Paul's day, people worshipped a whole plethora or pantheon of gods. +[3756.68 --> 3756.82] Right? +[3756.84 --> 3759.88] Not only depending on what you needed in return from them, +[3760.04 --> 3763.12] but also, like, on the location of where you were. +[3764.14 --> 3764.32] Right? +[3764.38 --> 3769.12] A city or a region had a god associated with it. +[3769.30 --> 3771.00] And then when you came to that city, +[3771.40 --> 3772.78] you would sacrifice to that god. +[3773.46 --> 3773.98] Right? +[3773.98 --> 3778.06] Different guilds and community groups had particular gods +[3778.06 --> 3780.14] and had particular religious traditions. +[3780.72 --> 3783.78] And as you changed guilds or as you moved about, +[3784.14 --> 3787.48] you kind of just added one in and maybe you rotated one out, +[3787.58 --> 3788.78] but you didn't really have to. +[3789.34 --> 3789.54] Right? +[3789.64 --> 3790.92] And on and on it went. +[3791.02 --> 3792.60] You kept one if you liked it, +[3792.60 --> 3794.14] and then you took on another one, +[3794.20 --> 3796.38] depending on the circumstance you find yourself in. +[3796.80 --> 3799.34] The point is, in the Roman world, +[3800.20 --> 3802.80] it's not a big deal to just add one more. +[3802.80 --> 3806.32] It doesn't matter to just throw in another one. +[3807.44 --> 3812.38] And that's why, again, it was so offensive for the early church to come along +[3812.38 --> 3815.62] and before them for the Jews to come along and say, +[3815.74 --> 3816.00] no! +[3817.16 --> 3817.34] Right? +[3817.38 --> 3819.78] You can only worship Jesus. +[3819.78 --> 3821.56] When the early church said, +[3821.56 --> 3825.08] there is one God and Father who has made himself known in the Son, +[3825.46 --> 3827.80] who remains with us in power through the Holy Spirit, +[3828.16 --> 3830.62] his glory he will not yield to another, +[3831.00 --> 3835.72] it doesn't make sense to the religious worldview of the empire. +[3837.20 --> 3841.00] People are offended because it doesn't add up. +[3841.42 --> 3843.96] People are always offended by what they don't understand. +[3843.96 --> 3847.36] But again, the gospel of Jesus says, +[3847.72 --> 3849.96] salvation is found in no one else, +[3850.06 --> 3853.70] for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind +[3853.70 --> 3856.80] by which we must be saved. +[3857.48 --> 3859.20] Acts 4, 12. +[3860.54 --> 3864.20] The exclusivity of Jesus +[3864.20 --> 3868.86] and the exclusivity of Christian salvation +[3868.86 --> 3872.80] is unfathomable in Paul's day. +[3875.20 --> 3877.50] The exclusivity of the Christian gospel +[3877.50 --> 3881.16] continues to be offensive in our culture. +[3882.20 --> 3882.72] Right? +[3882.82 --> 3884.34] People say things like, +[3885.10 --> 3887.52] sure, Christianity works for you, +[3887.64 --> 3889.38] and I'm glad that it works for you, +[3889.38 --> 3890.64] but it's just not for me. +[3891.78 --> 3891.90] Right? +[3892.02 --> 3894.82] I don't need Christianity to be a good person. +[3895.98 --> 3898.24] Now, first off, notice when people say that, +[3898.56 --> 3901.04] right, notice how the idea of being a good person +[3901.04 --> 3902.50] is what really matters to them. +[3902.56 --> 3904.92] That's what elevates, right? +[3905.00 --> 3907.78] The real assumption is that the point of religion +[3907.78 --> 3910.04] or the gospel is about being a good person +[3910.04 --> 3910.98] when in fact, +[3911.22 --> 3913.10] what I hope we can see and agree on +[3913.10 --> 3915.00] that the point of religion, +[3915.22 --> 3916.10] properly understood, +[3916.42 --> 3917.92] is communion with God. +[3917.92 --> 3919.16] Right? +[3919.20 --> 3920.18] Is glorifying him. +[3921.46 --> 3922.72] But also, right, +[3922.78 --> 3924.14] there's an assumption in there +[3924.14 --> 3927.56] that whatever works is equally valid. +[3928.96 --> 3932.18] There's this idea that exists +[3932.18 --> 3935.58] that all religions are fundamentally the same. +[3936.18 --> 3937.14] And that in the end, +[3937.26 --> 3940.14] we all worship the same ultimate reality, +[3940.90 --> 3942.70] whatever name you call it, +[3943.26 --> 3944.90] him, or her by. +[3944.90 --> 3946.94] And then, +[3947.58 --> 3948.62] there's a switch +[3948.62 --> 3950.12] that takes place. +[3950.18 --> 3951.68] People who make this argument say +[3951.68 --> 3953.16] that what matters +[3953.16 --> 3955.42] is the authenticity +[3955.42 --> 3957.20] of your devotion. +[3958.34 --> 3958.86] Right? +[3958.92 --> 3960.66] As long as you really believe +[3960.66 --> 3962.52] what you say you believe, +[3962.82 --> 3964.04] that's what matters. +[3964.14 --> 3965.04] That's what's important. +[3965.50 --> 3966.68] If there is a judgment, +[3966.88 --> 3967.86] it will be based on +[3967.86 --> 3969.10] the authenticity +[3969.10 --> 3970.52] of your belief, +[3970.62 --> 3971.40] the strength +[3971.40 --> 3972.60] of what you believe. +[3972.60 --> 3974.16] Now, +[3974.80 --> 3975.90] we could get really technical +[3975.90 --> 3977.48] and philosophical here, +[3977.60 --> 3978.92] but I've noticed +[3978.92 --> 3979.58] that there are, +[3980.04 --> 3980.80] generally speaking, +[3981.58 --> 3982.30] and I'm happy +[3982.30 --> 3983.34] if you want to talk to me after, +[3983.44 --> 3984.28] you can challenge me on this, +[3984.34 --> 3985.12] but there are, +[3985.20 --> 3986.00] generally speaking, +[3986.48 --> 3988.82] two sorts of people +[3988.82 --> 3990.06] in today's world +[3990.06 --> 3992.00] who will make this claim. +[3992.50 --> 3992.68] Right? +[3992.74 --> 3994.74] That all religions +[3994.74 --> 3996.58] are fundamentally the same, +[3996.58 --> 3998.08] and what matters +[3998.08 --> 3998.76] is devotion. +[3999.66 --> 4000.22] The one +[4000.22 --> 4001.32] who will do that +[4001.32 --> 4002.98] is a secular agnostic. +[4003.46 --> 4003.58] Right? +[4003.66 --> 4003.80] So, +[4004.20 --> 4005.76] secular being +[4005.76 --> 4007.32] someone who +[4007.32 --> 4008.42] generally follows +[4008.42 --> 4009.64] sort of a humanistic +[4009.64 --> 4010.42] tradition. +[4010.70 --> 4010.86] Right? +[4010.86 --> 4012.52] And agnostic +[4012.52 --> 4013.42] being someone +[4013.42 --> 4014.36] who is unable +[4014.36 --> 4015.26] or unwilling +[4015.26 --> 4016.92] to make any claims +[4016.92 --> 4017.90] or definitive claims +[4017.90 --> 4019.04] about who God is. +[4020.04 --> 4020.58] Right? +[4020.66 --> 4020.76] So, +[4020.84 --> 4022.32] the humanistic aspect +[4022.32 --> 4022.88] is that +[4022.88 --> 4024.00] the idea that people +[4024.00 --> 4025.08] are basically good, +[4025.08 --> 4026.58] that we all deserve +[4026.58 --> 4027.72] a fair shake, +[4027.82 --> 4028.46] and that history +[4028.46 --> 4029.52] generally marches +[4029.52 --> 4031.14] towards progress, +[4031.64 --> 4032.38] the idea that +[4032.38 --> 4033.66] what's next is best +[4033.66 --> 4035.04] sort of fits that tenet. +[4036.60 --> 4037.12] So, +[4037.24 --> 4038.36] those people, +[4038.60 --> 4039.18] sort of secular, +[4039.36 --> 4040.42] humanistic agnostics, +[4040.50 --> 4041.46] they will say something +[4041.46 --> 4042.02] like that +[4042.02 --> 4042.76] in the modern world, +[4043.18 --> 4043.80] but you know +[4043.80 --> 4044.48] who doesn't +[4044.48 --> 4045.70] say that? +[4046.36 --> 4047.04] You know who doesn't +[4047.04 --> 4047.88] say all religions +[4047.88 --> 4048.42] are the same? +[4050.02 --> 4050.98] All people +[4050.98 --> 4051.78] who believe +[4051.78 --> 4052.44] those religions. +[4054.12 --> 4054.26] Right? +[4054.26 --> 4055.64] Every traditional Muslim +[4055.64 --> 4056.72] that I've talked to +[4056.72 --> 4058.14] refuses to say +[4058.14 --> 4059.38] that Islam and Christianity +[4059.38 --> 4060.50] are basically +[4060.50 --> 4061.14] the same thing. +[4062.60 --> 4064.12] Every practicing Hindu +[4064.12 --> 4065.68] that I've ever talked to +[4065.68 --> 4068.30] fundamentally believes +[4068.30 --> 4069.06] that we are different +[4069.06 --> 4069.72] when we talk about +[4069.72 --> 4070.38] who God is +[4070.38 --> 4072.36] and how history works, +[4072.62 --> 4073.10] for example. +[4073.68 --> 4074.64] In Christianity, +[4075.18 --> 4076.62] history is linear. +[4077.50 --> 4077.60] Now, +[4077.60 --> 4078.24] that's not to say +[4078.24 --> 4079.46] that people +[4079.46 --> 4080.28] who don't know history +[4080.28 --> 4080.76] aren't doomed +[4080.76 --> 4081.34] to repeat it +[4081.34 --> 4082.04] and that things +[4082.04 --> 4083.04] happen in patterns, +[4083.04 --> 4084.22] but generally speaking, +[4084.30 --> 4084.96] there is a beginning. +[4085.52 --> 4085.66] Right? +[4085.74 --> 4087.20] We read in the beginning, +[4087.34 --> 4088.04] God created, +[4088.16 --> 4088.86] the heavens and the earth, +[4088.96 --> 4090.44] and there is an end. +[4090.92 --> 4091.26] Behold, +[4091.36 --> 4092.66] I am making all things new. +[4093.10 --> 4093.26] Right? +[4093.28 --> 4093.72] In Christianity, +[4094.08 --> 4095.26] history is linear. +[4095.64 --> 4096.46] In Hinduism, +[4096.70 --> 4098.22] history and all reality +[4098.22 --> 4099.84] moves through +[4099.84 --> 4102.50] spirals of four +[4102.50 --> 4104.00] yugas +[4104.00 --> 4105.74] that are infinitely repeating. +[4105.74 --> 4109.76] the point is, +[4110.18 --> 4110.92] in my experience, +[4111.36 --> 4112.20] that traditional +[4112.20 --> 4113.06] practicers +[4113.06 --> 4114.62] of the world's religion, +[4115.14 --> 4115.96] world's religions +[4115.96 --> 4116.82] don't believe +[4116.82 --> 4117.74] that all religions +[4117.74 --> 4118.88] are the same. +[4120.06 --> 4121.22] But as I said, +[4121.94 --> 4122.82] there's two groups +[4122.82 --> 4123.36] of people +[4123.36 --> 4124.20] who do, +[4124.28 --> 4125.56] the secular humanist +[4125.56 --> 4126.48] agnostics +[4126.48 --> 4128.22] and the only other group +[4128.22 --> 4128.58] of people +[4128.58 --> 4129.76] I've heard make this claim +[4129.76 --> 4131.72] are progressive +[4131.72 --> 4133.04] Christians. +[4133.04 --> 4137.44] Some of you +[4137.44 --> 4139.26] are going to be offended +[4139.26 --> 4140.02] by me right now. +[4140.90 --> 4141.90] I'm aware of that. +[4142.50 --> 4143.24] I'm happy to talk. +[4143.56 --> 4144.54] I will be at the table +[4144.54 --> 4144.98] at the back. +[4145.90 --> 4146.88] Let's have that conversation. +[4148.56 --> 4149.74] But so many +[4149.74 --> 4151.16] progressive Christians +[4151.16 --> 4152.70] operate in the world +[4152.70 --> 4154.70] with the religious +[4154.70 --> 4156.26] and moral sense +[4156.26 --> 4157.36] that seems +[4157.36 --> 4159.04] eerily similar +[4159.04 --> 4160.92] to the paganism +[4160.92 --> 4161.74] of Paul's day. +[4163.04 --> 4165.34] The Protestant liberalism +[4165.34 --> 4166.60] of the 19th century +[4166.60 --> 4167.36] has become +[4167.36 --> 4168.66] a Protestant paganism +[4168.66 --> 4170.14] in the 21st century. +[4171.40 --> 4172.50] But again, +[4173.16 --> 4174.50] the gospel of Jesus +[4174.50 --> 4176.56] flies in the face +[4176.56 --> 4178.14] of this idea +[4178.14 --> 4179.36] of absolute +[4179.36 --> 4180.38] autonomous religious +[4180.38 --> 4181.38] pluralism. +[4181.90 --> 4183.02] Jesus says, +[4183.44 --> 4184.40] I am the way, +[4184.54 --> 4184.96] the truth, +[4185.00 --> 4185.50] and the life. +[4185.66 --> 4186.48] No one comes +[4186.48 --> 4187.04] to the Father +[4187.04 --> 4188.90] except through me. +[4189.90 --> 4191.48] Now that cannot be true +[4191.48 --> 4193.12] if it is also true +[4193.12 --> 4193.78] that anyone +[4193.78 --> 4195.02] can come to the Father +[4195.02 --> 4196.32] or whatever you call +[4196.32 --> 4197.20] ultimate reality +[4197.20 --> 4198.60] through deep devotion. +[4200.56 --> 4202.42] In the terms of logic, +[4202.64 --> 4203.48] and this goes all the way +[4203.48 --> 4204.28] back to Aristotle +[4204.28 --> 4204.84] and before, +[4205.74 --> 4206.28] this is called +[4206.28 --> 4208.16] the law of the excluded middle. +[4209.12 --> 4209.90] And so for instance, +[4210.10 --> 4210.98] in 1 John, +[4211.28 --> 4211.88] we read, +[4212.48 --> 4213.52] whoever has the Son +[4213.52 --> 4214.24] has life. +[4214.70 --> 4215.66] Whoever does not have +[4215.66 --> 4216.36] the Son of God +[4216.36 --> 4217.40] does not have life. +[4217.40 --> 4219.24] That's either true +[4219.24 --> 4220.74] or it's not. +[4222.26 --> 4224.44] The idea of religious pluralism +[4224.44 --> 4225.50] and relativism +[4225.50 --> 4225.80] says, +[4226.00 --> 4226.24] yes, +[4226.50 --> 4227.38] that's true. +[4227.72 --> 4228.64] Whoever does not have +[4228.64 --> 4229.26] the Son of God +[4229.26 --> 4230.18] does not have life. +[4230.44 --> 4232.32] And it's also true +[4232.32 --> 4233.40] that even if you don't +[4233.40 --> 4234.12] have the Son of God, +[4234.20 --> 4234.96] you still have life. +[4235.96 --> 4237.50] Both can't be true. +[4238.58 --> 4241.20] The one denies +[4241.20 --> 4242.24] the possibility +[4242.24 --> 4243.70] of the other. +[4243.70 --> 4245.54] And yet, +[4245.86 --> 4247.74] in our world today, +[4247.88 --> 4248.84] so many people +[4248.84 --> 4249.82] go around +[4249.82 --> 4250.70] saying both +[4250.70 --> 4251.62] are true. +[4252.46 --> 4253.64] But they can't be. +[4255.28 --> 4256.86] It doesn't work like that. +[4258.92 --> 4259.34] And look, +[4260.06 --> 4261.66] the reality here +[4261.66 --> 4262.16] is that +[4262.16 --> 4263.24] we, +[4263.56 --> 4264.38] you and I, +[4264.54 --> 4265.90] can't just sit +[4265.90 --> 4267.50] passively back +[4267.50 --> 4268.06] and pretend +[4268.06 --> 4269.02] that this way +[4269.02 --> 4269.42] of thinking +[4269.42 --> 4270.12] about the gospel +[4270.12 --> 4270.74] is okay. +[4272.06 --> 4272.26] Right? +[4272.26 --> 4272.58] Yes, +[4272.72 --> 4273.28] the gospel +[4273.28 --> 4274.72] is offensive +[4274.72 --> 4276.70] and you might +[4276.70 --> 4277.68] have to be willing +[4277.68 --> 4279.18] to offend some people +[4279.18 --> 4280.10] if you want them +[4280.10 --> 4280.70] to be saved +[4280.70 --> 4281.42] by the gospel. +[4282.62 --> 4283.16] Now, +[4283.22 --> 4283.62] I know, +[4283.84 --> 4285.06] I know +[4285.06 --> 4287.04] that sometimes +[4287.04 --> 4289.34] offending people +[4289.34 --> 4291.36] in our day and age +[4291.36 --> 4292.44] of political correctness +[4292.44 --> 4292.86] and the like, +[4292.98 --> 4293.68] offending people +[4293.68 --> 4294.60] is equated +[4294.60 --> 4295.80] with violence +[4295.80 --> 4296.54] against them. +[4298.16 --> 4298.26] Now, +[4298.26 --> 4298.98] can I just say +[4298.98 --> 4300.52] that knocking down +[4300.52 --> 4301.44] a bad idea +[4301.44 --> 4302.56] is not the same +[4302.56 --> 4303.34] as knocking down +[4303.34 --> 4303.76] a person. +[4305.44 --> 4305.58] Right? +[4306.04 --> 4306.52] Disagreeing, +[4306.78 --> 4307.36] especially +[4307.36 --> 4308.86] when we do it +[4308.86 --> 4309.40] the way the Bible +[4309.40 --> 4310.22] tells us to, +[4310.42 --> 4310.60] right? +[4310.74 --> 4311.22] Disagreeing +[4311.22 --> 4311.88] with gentleness +[4311.88 --> 4312.82] and respect +[4312.82 --> 4314.64] is not an attack +[4314.64 --> 4315.68] on a person's +[4315.68 --> 4316.32] self +[4316.32 --> 4317.32] or value. +[4319.40 --> 4320.40] But can I also +[4320.40 --> 4321.00] just say +[4321.00 --> 4324.16] the gospel +[4324.16 --> 4324.80] is offensive +[4324.80 --> 4325.72] enough on its own. +[4325.72 --> 4328.30] You don't need +[4328.30 --> 4328.88] to be a jerk +[4328.88 --> 4329.60] on top of that. +[4331.62 --> 4332.10] Right? +[4332.12 --> 4333.04] I don't ever want +[4333.04 --> 4333.46] someone +[4333.46 --> 4334.50] to say +[4334.50 --> 4335.22] that they don't +[4335.22 --> 4336.16] believe the gospel +[4336.16 --> 4337.00] because of something +[4337.00 --> 4337.94] I said or did. +[4338.50 --> 4339.22] Because of some +[4339.22 --> 4340.34] attitude that I had. +[4341.10 --> 4341.24] Right? +[4341.28 --> 4341.98] Your love +[4341.98 --> 4342.88] and your serving +[4342.88 --> 4344.18] and your sacrificing +[4344.18 --> 4345.42] for those who +[4345.42 --> 4346.16] look down +[4346.16 --> 4346.76] on your faith +[4346.76 --> 4347.26] or for those +[4347.26 --> 4348.36] who don't agree +[4348.36 --> 4349.98] with what you believe. +[4350.32 --> 4350.44] Right? +[4350.56 --> 4351.20] Those doing +[4351.20 --> 4352.12] that sort of thing +[4352.12 --> 4353.26] either makes +[4353.26 --> 4354.34] the gospel of Jesus +[4354.34 --> 4355.38] more compelling +[4355.38 --> 4358.04] or like Proverbs 25 +[4358.04 --> 4358.62] says, +[4359.22 --> 4360.90] you heap coals +[4360.90 --> 4361.82] on their head +[4361.82 --> 4363.08] and God might +[4363.08 --> 4363.66] move them +[4363.66 --> 4364.78] to repent. +[4365.86 --> 4367.22] But the risk +[4367.22 --> 4368.78] is worth it. +[4369.74 --> 4369.82] Right? +[4369.86 --> 4371.10] The offense +[4371.10 --> 4372.58] is necessary +[4372.58 --> 4373.76] not just for them +[4373.76 --> 4374.34] to believe +[4374.34 --> 4375.36] and to be saved +[4375.36 --> 4376.84] but also for you. +[4379.16 --> 4380.54] I can't know +[4380.54 --> 4381.50] this for sure +[4381.50 --> 4383.10] but I think +[4383.10 --> 4384.10] that when Paul says +[4384.10 --> 4385.06] I'm not ashamed +[4385.06 --> 4385.78] of the gospel +[4385.78 --> 4387.36] he has in mind +[4387.36 --> 4388.28] particular words +[4388.28 --> 4388.68] of Jesus +[4388.68 --> 4389.88] and even if he doesn't +[4389.88 --> 4391.48] the way these two +[4391.48 --> 4393.28] texts relate +[4393.28 --> 4394.04] is important +[4394.04 --> 4394.86] for us to see. +[4395.42 --> 4396.36] In Mark 8 +[4396.36 --> 4398.14] Jesus says +[4398.14 --> 4400.06] if anyone +[4400.06 --> 4400.86] is ashamed +[4400.86 --> 4401.54] of me +[4401.54 --> 4402.84] and my words +[4402.84 --> 4404.08] in this adulterous +[4404.08 --> 4405.30] and sinful generation +[4405.30 --> 4406.90] the son of man +[4406.90 --> 4407.86] will be ashamed +[4407.86 --> 4408.50] of them +[4408.50 --> 4409.50] when he comes +[4409.50 --> 4411.28] in his father's glory +[4411.28 --> 4413.04] with the holy angels. +[4413.04 --> 4416.94] and so I mean +[4416.94 --> 4419.32] if the choice +[4419.32 --> 4420.74] is offending +[4420.74 --> 4421.64] some people +[4421.64 --> 4422.46] down here +[4422.46 --> 4423.40] or Jesus +[4423.40 --> 4424.26] being ashamed +[4424.26 --> 4424.64] of me +[4424.64 --> 4425.36] when he comes +[4425.36 --> 4426.44] I want to side +[4426.44 --> 4427.00] with Jesus +[4427.00 --> 4428.12] every time. +[4435.62 --> 4436.60] Or do I? +[4436.60 --> 4442.22] because even +[4442.22 --> 4442.80] as I say +[4442.80 --> 4443.14] that +[4443.14 --> 4446.44] there's a part +[4446.44 --> 4446.82] of me +[4446.82 --> 4449.36] that wonders. +[4452.24 --> 4452.68] Right? +[4452.70 --> 4452.96] If I'm +[4452.96 --> 4454.40] absolutely honest +[4454.40 --> 4455.38] with you +[4455.38 --> 4457.62] there's a part +[4457.62 --> 4457.82] of me +[4457.82 --> 4458.70] that questions +[4458.70 --> 4461.44] whether I really +[4461.44 --> 4461.86] do +[4461.86 --> 4463.20] want to side +[4463.20 --> 4463.70] with Jesus +[4463.70 --> 4465.32] every time. +[4466.28 --> 4466.94] Because you see +[4466.94 --> 4467.92] there's a part +[4467.92 --> 4468.50] of what Paul +[4468.50 --> 4469.12] means here +[4469.12 --> 4469.58] when he says +[4469.58 --> 4470.16] that he's not +[4470.16 --> 4471.18] ashamed of the gospel +[4471.18 --> 4472.38] that includes +[4472.38 --> 4473.62] being embarrassed +[4473.62 --> 4475.14] by the gospel. +[4476.30 --> 4477.38] And then I start +[4477.38 --> 4477.96] to think +[4477.96 --> 4479.56] how many times +[4479.56 --> 4481.86] how many times +[4481.86 --> 4482.88] have I chosen +[4482.88 --> 4484.22] to not +[4484.22 --> 4485.42] share the gospel? +[4485.80 --> 4486.58] How many times +[4486.58 --> 4487.40] have I chosen +[4487.40 --> 4488.70] to avoid +[4488.70 --> 4489.62] a particular +[4489.62 --> 4491.18] avenue of conversation +[4491.18 --> 4492.24] with someone? +[4492.40 --> 4493.54] To avoid +[4493.54 --> 4494.62] bringing a word +[4494.62 --> 4495.96] from Jesus +[4495.96 --> 4497.22] or from the Bible +[4497.22 --> 4498.56] into a conversation +[4498.56 --> 4500.30] because I'm +[4500.30 --> 4501.72] too worried +[4501.72 --> 4502.40] about what +[4502.40 --> 4502.98] the other person +[4502.98 --> 4503.50] might think. +[4506.26 --> 4507.58] And I know +[4507.58 --> 4508.40] that I'm not +[4508.40 --> 4509.60] alone in this. +[4510.12 --> 4510.20] Right? +[4510.26 --> 4511.40] Sometimes we worry +[4511.40 --> 4512.04] more about +[4512.04 --> 4512.86] what the other person +[4512.86 --> 4513.74] will say +[4513.74 --> 4514.44] or how they might +[4514.44 --> 4514.88] respond +[4514.88 --> 4515.62] than we do +[4515.62 --> 4516.96] about the faithfulness +[4516.96 --> 4518.52] of our response +[4518.52 --> 4519.06] to the call +[4519.06 --> 4519.60] of the gospel +[4519.60 --> 4520.42] to declare +[4520.42 --> 4521.68] and to preach +[4521.68 --> 4522.26] the good news. +[4523.46 --> 4524.66] And for those of us +[4524.66 --> 4525.28] who are gathered +[4525.28 --> 4526.12] here this morning +[4526.12 --> 4527.66] this is probably +[4527.66 --> 4528.28] the idea +[4528.28 --> 4529.56] that hits most closely +[4529.56 --> 4531.20] to our own practice +[4531.20 --> 4532.36] and activity together. +[4533.56 --> 4534.60] In the particular +[4534.60 --> 4535.58] cultural climate +[4535.58 --> 4536.28] of today +[4536.28 --> 4537.62] it's easier +[4537.62 --> 4538.84] to believe +[4538.84 --> 4539.86] the lie +[4539.86 --> 4541.08] that your religion +[4541.08 --> 4542.26] your faith +[4542.26 --> 4543.38] belongs +[4543.38 --> 4544.52] in the private +[4544.52 --> 4545.66] sphere alone. +[4546.34 --> 4547.08] That it's something +[4547.08 --> 4548.36] personal to you +[4548.36 --> 4549.34] and it shouldn't +[4549.34 --> 4549.84] affect +[4549.84 --> 4550.96] or be shared +[4550.96 --> 4551.94] with other people. +[4552.98 --> 4553.52] Right? +[4553.58 --> 4554.66] That evangelism +[4554.66 --> 4555.66] and conversion +[4555.66 --> 4556.78] or the belief +[4556.78 --> 4557.88] in the importance +[4557.88 --> 4558.86] and the necessity +[4558.86 --> 4559.90] of conversion +[4559.90 --> 4560.80] is somehow +[4560.80 --> 4562.06] a violence +[4562.06 --> 4563.18] against the autonomy +[4563.18 --> 4564.44] of another person. +[4565.44 --> 4566.70] We buy into that. +[4569.12 --> 4570.74] So then we stay quiet. +[4571.74 --> 4573.06] Even when God +[4573.06 --> 4574.24] seems to be giving us +[4574.24 --> 4575.54] a really clear opportunity +[4575.54 --> 4577.42] we don't take it. +[4577.42 --> 4582.22] just the other day +[4582.22 --> 4583.50] I was talking +[4583.50 --> 4584.44] with one of the parents +[4584.44 --> 4585.42] from my son's +[4585.42 --> 4586.12] soccer team +[4586.12 --> 4588.36] and he asked me +[4588.36 --> 4589.56] like randomly +[4589.56 --> 4590.22] we weren't +[4590.22 --> 4591.28] in a conversation +[4591.28 --> 4592.14] like this at all +[4592.14 --> 4593.18] we had watched +[4593.18 --> 4594.18] the kids for a few minutes +[4594.18 --> 4594.92] and our conversation +[4594.92 --> 4595.74] sort of petered out +[4595.74 --> 4596.54] and he turned to me +[4596.54 --> 4597.62] and seemingly +[4597.62 --> 4598.50] out of the blue +[4598.50 --> 4599.20] he said +[4599.20 --> 4600.52] does your church +[4600.52 --> 4601.76] do any outdoor services? +[4601.76 --> 4605.26] and my first thought +[4605.26 --> 4606.70] as soon as he said that +[4606.70 --> 4607.00] was +[4607.00 --> 4608.18] oh +[4608.18 --> 4609.70] I don't want to talk +[4609.70 --> 4610.84] about church right now +[4610.84 --> 4612.88] that's work +[4612.88 --> 4614.64] I'm here to watch +[4614.64 --> 4615.64] my son play soccer +[4615.64 --> 4617.88] and he had pretty much +[4617.88 --> 4618.80] opened the door +[4618.80 --> 4619.40] for me +[4619.40 --> 4620.80] to talk to him +[4620.80 --> 4621.38] about Jesus +[4621.38 --> 4622.30] and about the gospel +[4622.30 --> 4623.22] and about the importance +[4623.22 --> 4624.14] of worshiping him +[4624.14 --> 4625.38] and about how we gather +[4625.38 --> 4625.90] together +[4625.90 --> 4626.82] as a body +[4626.82 --> 4627.48] and a family +[4627.48 --> 4628.28] to do that +[4628.28 --> 4629.44] he had opened the door +[4629.44 --> 4630.48] all I had to do +[4630.48 --> 4631.86] was walk right through it +[4631.86 --> 4633.80] and my first response was +[4633.80 --> 4635.32] yeah I'm not really +[4635.32 --> 4635.90] in the mood for that +[4635.90 --> 4636.50] right now bro +[4636.50 --> 4639.74] no +[4639.74 --> 4642.08] in my own head +[4642.08 --> 4642.50] then +[4642.50 --> 4644.86] I began to justify it +[4644.86 --> 4645.78] right +[4645.78 --> 4646.04] it's like +[4646.04 --> 4646.52] you know what +[4646.52 --> 4646.82] like +[4646.82 --> 4650.50] after soccer season's over +[4650.50 --> 4651.02] I'll probably never +[4651.02 --> 4651.80] see this guy again +[4651.80 --> 4653.22] I don't need to worry +[4653.22 --> 4653.74] about that +[4653.74 --> 4654.94] I don't need to have +[4654.94 --> 4655.64] this conversation +[4655.64 --> 4656.18] right now +[4656.18 --> 4657.12] he doesn't want to hear +[4657.12 --> 4658.06] about those things +[4658.06 --> 4659.70] but he did ask +[4659.70 --> 4659.92] right +[4659.92 --> 4660.80] so why I think +[4660.80 --> 4661.44] he didn't anyway +[4661.44 --> 4663.60] and he'll probably +[4663.60 --> 4664.42] think it's silly +[4664.42 --> 4665.72] he'll probably think +[4665.72 --> 4666.28] I'm stupid +[4666.28 --> 4667.94] and I just don't want +[4667.94 --> 4668.50] to get into a whole +[4668.50 --> 4669.26] philosophical argument +[4669.26 --> 4670.00] with someone right now +[4670.00 --> 4672.32] I made excuses +[4672.32 --> 4674.20] for the gospel +[4674.20 --> 4676.34] now +[4676.34 --> 4678.06] thankfully +[4678.06 --> 4679.40] that's not the first +[4679.40 --> 4680.30] time I've done that +[4680.30 --> 4683.34] and so I'm aware +[4683.34 --> 4684.60] of the temptation +[4684.60 --> 4685.28] to do that +[4685.28 --> 4686.30] so I caught myself +[4686.30 --> 4688.42] and I forced myself +[4688.42 --> 4689.42] to come back +[4689.42 --> 4690.40] into that conversation +[4690.40 --> 4691.32] I was aware +[4691.32 --> 4692.00] of what was happening +[4692.00 --> 4692.68] in my mind +[4692.68 --> 4693.58] and had to make +[4693.58 --> 4694.06] the decision +[4694.06 --> 4695.24] to not let it continue +[4695.24 --> 4695.90] and so instead +[4695.90 --> 4696.76] I came back +[4696.76 --> 4697.76] and I pushed through +[4697.76 --> 4698.66] and I started asking +[4698.66 --> 4699.80] him some questions +[4699.80 --> 4701.06] and I started telling him +[4701.06 --> 4701.66] a little bit about +[4701.66 --> 4702.68] my own story +[4702.68 --> 4703.64] and how +[4703.64 --> 4705.90] Jesus had shaped +[4705.90 --> 4706.52] my life +[4706.52 --> 4707.16] and my family +[4707.16 --> 4708.18] and brought us here +[4708.18 --> 4709.76] and all of these things +[4709.76 --> 4710.40] and you know what +[4710.40 --> 4711.04] I found out +[4711.04 --> 4713.64] this guy's already +[4713.64 --> 4714.20] a Christian +[4714.20 --> 4716.38] and he goes to church +[4716.38 --> 4716.88] every week +[4716.88 --> 4717.50] with his family +[4717.50 --> 4718.70] and he was just wondering +[4718.70 --> 4720.32] how his experience +[4720.32 --> 4721.84] related to my experience +[4721.84 --> 4724.34] my own embarrassment +[4724.34 --> 4726.50] might have prevented me +[4726.50 --> 4727.44] from finding a brother +[4727.44 --> 4728.04] in Christ +[4728.04 --> 4732.26] and also +[4732.26 --> 4733.10] my own embarrassment +[4733.10 --> 4735.20] might have prevented him +[4735.20 --> 4735.98] from hearing the gospel +[4735.98 --> 4736.80] for the first time +[4736.80 --> 4737.94] now thankfully +[4737.94 --> 4738.88] that wasn't the case +[4738.88 --> 4740.82] thankfully God is bigger +[4740.82 --> 4741.82] than my own failures +[4741.82 --> 4742.88] and he covers +[4742.88 --> 4743.78] that over +[4743.78 --> 4747.88] but I +[4747.88 --> 4748.56] even I +[4748.56 --> 4750.22] need to remember +[4750.22 --> 4751.28] that the gospel +[4751.28 --> 4752.44] is the power +[4752.44 --> 4753.10] of God +[4753.10 --> 4754.82] that brings salvation +[4754.82 --> 4755.90] to everyone +[4755.90 --> 4757.16] who believes +[4757.16 --> 4757.64] right +[4757.64 --> 4758.10] that it's about +[4758.10 --> 4759.18] God's power +[4759.18 --> 4760.62] not my ability +[4760.62 --> 4762.38] and then +[4762.38 --> 4763.84] it's about their belief +[4763.84 --> 4764.40] right +[4764.40 --> 4765.78] not my persuasiveness +[4765.78 --> 4767.68] and further +[4767.68 --> 4768.68] that the compelling +[4768.68 --> 4770.02] compelling beauty +[4770.02 --> 4771.00] of the gospel +[4771.00 --> 4773.38] actually saves me +[4773.38 --> 4775.06] from my own inability +[4775.06 --> 4776.56] right +[4776.56 --> 4777.36] the gospel +[4777.36 --> 4778.40] is the power +[4778.40 --> 4779.36] of God +[4779.36 --> 4780.56] that brings salvation +[4780.56 --> 4781.34] to everyone +[4781.34 --> 4782.26] who believes +[4782.26 --> 4783.72] right +[4783.72 --> 4784.80] it's about belief +[4784.80 --> 4786.82] and that belief +[4786.82 --> 4788.24] as we +[4788.24 --> 4789.88] have already seen +[4789.88 --> 4790.96] right +[4790.96 --> 4791.96] from Ephesians 2 +[4791.96 --> 4792.90] that belief +[4792.90 --> 4794.12] is a gift +[4794.12 --> 4795.24] of God +[4795.24 --> 4796.80] and so +[4796.80 --> 4797.36] in having +[4797.36 --> 4797.92] belief +[4797.92 --> 4798.48] in having +[4798.48 --> 4799.22] faith +[4799.22 --> 4800.06] you are +[4800.06 --> 4801.32] declared +[4801.32 --> 4802.14] righteous +[4802.14 --> 4802.94] what does we read +[4802.94 --> 4804.28] for in the gospel +[4804.28 --> 4804.98] the righteousness +[4804.98 --> 4805.66] of God +[4805.66 --> 4806.30] is revealed +[4806.30 --> 4806.94] a righteousness +[4806.94 --> 4808.18] that is by faith +[4808.18 --> 4809.14] from first +[4809.14 --> 4810.08] to last +[4810.08 --> 4814.22] to be righteous +[4814.22 --> 4815.62] in simple terms +[4815.62 --> 4816.80] is to be +[4816.80 --> 4817.56] made right +[4817.56 --> 4818.28] with God +[4818.28 --> 4820.52] God +[4820.52 --> 4821.70] declares you +[4821.70 --> 4822.56] righteous +[4822.56 --> 4823.78] by grace +[4823.78 --> 4824.54] through +[4824.54 --> 4825.42] faith +[4825.42 --> 4827.16] and that +[4827.16 --> 4827.70] declaration +[4827.70 --> 4828.48] of God +[4828.48 --> 4829.50] is more than +[4829.50 --> 4830.62] just an idea +[4830.62 --> 4831.64] right +[4831.64 --> 4832.66] when Paul says +[4832.66 --> 4833.40] it is the power +[4833.40 --> 4833.96] of God +[4833.96 --> 4834.38] right +[4834.38 --> 4835.40] because sometimes +[4835.40 --> 4835.88] we think +[4835.88 --> 4836.50] that declaration +[4836.50 --> 4837.04] means that +[4837.04 --> 4837.68] that God +[4837.68 --> 4838.48] just no longer +[4838.48 --> 4839.22] sees +[4839.22 --> 4840.90] our unrighteousness +[4840.90 --> 4841.16] right +[4841.16 --> 4841.82] that he's choosing +[4841.82 --> 4842.70] to ignore +[4842.70 --> 4843.68] my sin +[4843.68 --> 4846.22] but the declared +[4846.22 --> 4846.72] righteousness +[4846.72 --> 4847.26] of God +[4847.26 --> 4847.76] comes with +[4847.76 --> 4848.20] the full +[4848.20 --> 4848.78] creative +[4848.78 --> 4849.34] power +[4849.34 --> 4849.78] of who +[4849.78 --> 4850.04] God +[4850.04 --> 4850.44] is +[4850.44 --> 4852.06] remember +[4852.06 --> 4852.82] the story +[4852.82 --> 4853.40] of creation +[4853.40 --> 4853.92] right +[4853.92 --> 4855.04] God said +[4855.04 --> 4855.94] let there +[4855.94 --> 4856.58] be light +[4856.58 --> 4857.64] and there +[4857.64 --> 4858.24] was light +[4858.24 --> 4859.82] his word +[4859.82 --> 4860.60] creates +[4860.60 --> 4861.50] reality +[4861.50 --> 4863.00] right +[4863.00 --> 4863.30] and so +[4863.30 --> 4864.42] God speaks +[4864.42 --> 4865.74] and reality +[4865.74 --> 4866.50] is created +[4866.50 --> 4867.58] God speaks +[4867.58 --> 4868.56] and you +[4868.56 --> 4869.86] are made +[4869.86 --> 4870.66] righteous +[4870.66 --> 4871.28] the new +[4871.28 --> 4871.90] reality +[4871.90 --> 4873.00] is by grace +[4873.00 --> 4873.52] through faith +[4873.52 --> 4874.30] you are +[4874.30 --> 4875.10] righteous +[4875.10 --> 4876.32] this is +[4876.32 --> 4877.30] a reality +[4877.30 --> 4878.20] defining +[4878.20 --> 4878.96] decree +[4878.96 --> 4883.02] and perhaps +[4883.02 --> 4884.86] to be +[4884.86 --> 4885.28] embarrassed +[4885.28 --> 4886.18] by the gospel +[4886.18 --> 4887.52] is to believe +[4887.52 --> 4888.40] that God's +[4888.40 --> 4888.80] decree +[4888.80 --> 4889.70] is something +[4889.70 --> 4890.34] less +[4890.34 --> 4891.94] than reality +[4891.94 --> 4893.10] defining +[4893.10 --> 4896.46] now +[4896.46 --> 4898.14] as I +[4898.14 --> 4899.38] start wrapping +[4899.38 --> 4899.80] this up +[4899.80 --> 4901.06] here's what +[4901.06 --> 4901.72] I don't want +[4901.72 --> 4902.38] you to hear +[4902.38 --> 4903.30] from me +[4903.30 --> 4903.92] and then +[4903.92 --> 4904.18] I'll end +[4904.18 --> 4904.52] with two +[4904.52 --> 4905.20] points +[4905.20 --> 4905.58] of summary +[4905.58 --> 4906.16] first +[4906.16 --> 4907.42] don't +[4907.42 --> 4908.12] confuse +[4908.12 --> 4908.64] the +[4908.64 --> 4909.64] exclusivity +[4909.64 --> 4910.16] of the +[4910.16 --> 4910.60] gospel +[4910.60 --> 4911.64] for a +[4911.64 --> 4911.96] shutting +[4911.96 --> 4912.48] down +[4912.48 --> 4913.06] of deep +[4913.06 --> 4913.86] conversation +[4913.86 --> 4916.24] I want +[4916.24 --> 4916.62] to have +[4916.62 --> 4917.02] deep +[4917.02 --> 4917.88] meaningful +[4917.88 --> 4918.80] processing +[4918.80 --> 4919.58] conversations +[4919.58 --> 4920.12] with you +[4920.12 --> 4920.86] and in fact +[4920.86 --> 4921.52] as Christians +[4921.52 --> 4922.10] because we +[4922.10 --> 4922.62] believe this +[4922.62 --> 4922.94] gospel +[4922.94 --> 4923.62] is from +[4923.62 --> 4923.96] God +[4923.96 --> 4924.52] about his +[4924.52 --> 4924.76] son +[4924.76 --> 4925.44] we should +[4925.44 --> 4925.76] be the +[4925.76 --> 4926.14] first +[4926.14 --> 4926.98] to enter +[4926.98 --> 4927.40] into +[4927.40 --> 4927.76] these +[4927.76 --> 4928.18] deep +[4928.18 --> 4929.14] processing +[4929.14 --> 4929.98] hard +[4929.98 --> 4930.86] challenging +[4930.86 --> 4931.36] kinds +[4931.36 --> 4931.52] of +[4931.52 --> 4932.28] conversations +[4932.28 --> 4934.78] let people +[4934.78 --> 4935.30] ask their +[4935.30 --> 4935.74] questions +[4935.74 --> 4936.48] to test +[4936.48 --> 4937.20] the truth +[4937.20 --> 4937.82] and the +[4937.82 --> 4938.28] authenticity +[4938.28 --> 4939.06] of the +[4939.06 --> 4939.46] gospel +[4939.46 --> 4940.12] and let +[4940.12 --> 4940.30] God +[4940.30 --> 4940.74] use +[4940.74 --> 4941.18] that +[4941.18 --> 4942.34] and so +[4942.34 --> 4942.64] we're not +[4942.64 --> 4943.04] shutting +[4943.04 --> 4943.42] down +[4943.42 --> 4944.10] conversations +[4944.10 --> 4944.84] by saying +[4944.84 --> 4945.32] this is +[4945.32 --> 4945.68] what we +[4945.68 --> 4946.04] believe +[4946.04 --> 4946.52] and that +[4946.52 --> 4946.74] this +[4946.74 --> 4947.18] alone +[4947.18 --> 4947.84] is the +[4947.84 --> 4948.02] way +[4948.02 --> 4948.18] of +[4948.18 --> 4948.58] salvation +[4948.58 --> 4949.00] in fact +[4949.00 --> 4949.32] we are +[4949.32 --> 4949.80] inviting +[4949.80 --> 4950.30] them +[4950.30 --> 4953.60] and then +[4953.60 --> 4954.28] and here's +[4954.28 --> 4954.56] where I'll +[4954.56 --> 4954.76] land +[4954.76 --> 4956.46] there are +[4956.46 --> 4957.12] two reasons +[4957.12 --> 4958.26] why you +[4958.26 --> 4958.74] don't have +[4958.74 --> 4959.12] to be +[4959.12 --> 4959.56] ashamed +[4959.56 --> 4960.50] of the +[4960.50 --> 4960.86] gospel +[4960.86 --> 4962.34] first and +[4962.34 --> 4963.10] most important +[4963.10 --> 4963.48] for your +[4963.48 --> 4963.86] takeaway +[4963.86 --> 4964.66] you don't +[4964.66 --> 4965.10] have to be +[4965.10 --> 4965.46] ashamed +[4965.46 --> 4965.68] of the +[4965.68 --> 4966.00] gospel +[4966.00 --> 4966.56] because the +[4966.56 --> 4966.88] gospel +[4966.88 --> 4967.30] isn't +[4967.30 --> 4967.62] about +[4967.62 --> 4968.06] you +[4968.06 --> 4970.62] and it's +[4970.62 --> 4971.22] for you +[4971.22 --> 4972.40] but it's +[4972.40 --> 4972.84] about +[4972.84 --> 4973.52] God +[4973.52 --> 4974.68] right +[4974.68 --> 4974.90] it's +[4974.90 --> 4975.36] his +[4975.36 --> 4975.96] message +[4975.96 --> 4976.62] of redemption +[4976.62 --> 4977.54] and salvation +[4977.54 --> 4978.26] to the +[4978.26 --> 4978.52] world +[4978.52 --> 4978.98] it's about +[4978.98 --> 4979.40] Jesus +[4979.40 --> 4980.12] who lived +[4980.12 --> 4980.56] the life +[4980.56 --> 4980.94] I should +[4980.94 --> 4981.06] have +[4981.06 --> 4981.34] lived +[4981.34 --> 4981.84] and who +[4981.84 --> 4982.18] died +[4982.18 --> 4982.64] the death +[4982.64 --> 4982.96] that I +[4982.96 --> 4983.34] deserve +[4983.34 --> 4985.42] it's about +[4985.42 --> 4985.78] Jesus +[4985.78 --> 4986.90] who calls +[4986.90 --> 4987.38] you out +[4987.38 --> 4988.02] of darkness +[4988.02 --> 4989.58] and restores +[4989.58 --> 4990.50] you to +[4990.50 --> 4991.08] communion +[4991.08 --> 4991.86] with God +[4991.86 --> 4992.44] who makes +[4992.44 --> 4993.42] you right +[4993.42 --> 4994.70] with God +[4994.70 --> 4995.18] and so +[4995.18 --> 4996.10] if being +[4996.10 --> 4997.16] a gospel +[4997.16 --> 4997.84] believing +[4997.84 --> 4998.48] gospel +[4998.48 --> 4999.18] transformed +[4999.18 --> 4999.64] Christian +[4999.64 --> 5000.46] makes you +[5000.46 --> 5000.98] look a little +[5000.98 --> 5001.66] foolish in +[5001.66 --> 5002.10] the world +[5002.10 --> 5002.56] or it makes +[5002.56 --> 5002.94] you seem +[5002.94 --> 5003.20] a little +[5003.20 --> 5003.74] bit weird +[5003.74 --> 5004.28] to the +[5004.28 --> 5004.70] people who +[5004.70 --> 5005.40] don't believe +[5005.40 --> 5006.26] that's +[5006.26 --> 5006.66] good +[5006.66 --> 5008.60] that means +[5008.60 --> 5009.10] you're doing +[5009.10 --> 5009.84] something right +[5009.84 --> 5010.46] in response +[5010.46 --> 5011.16] to the gospel +[5011.16 --> 5011.88] and with +[5011.88 --> 5012.42] the gospel +[5012.42 --> 5013.10] that means +[5013.10 --> 5013.56] that it's +[5013.56 --> 5014.24] settling +[5014.24 --> 5015.12] deep down +[5015.12 --> 5015.86] in you +[5015.86 --> 5016.94] and transforming +[5016.94 --> 5017.94] you +[5017.94 --> 5020.10] and then the +[5020.10 --> 5020.68] second reason +[5020.68 --> 5021.84] that you don't +[5021.84 --> 5022.54] need to be ashamed +[5022.54 --> 5023.18] of the gospel +[5023.18 --> 5024.58] is because +[5024.58 --> 5025.16] it's true +[5025.16 --> 5027.38] it's true +[5027.38 --> 5028.24] it is a +[5028.24 --> 5029.16] reality +[5029.16 --> 5030.54] defining +[5030.54 --> 5031.72] really +[5031.72 --> 5032.70] real +[5032.70 --> 5033.60] truth +[5033.60 --> 5034.36] about who +[5034.36 --> 5034.88] God is +[5034.88 --> 5035.50] and what +[5035.50 --> 5036.10] he has done +[5036.10 --> 5036.98] in the world +[5036.98 --> 5037.66] the gospel +[5037.66 --> 5038.14] changes +[5038.14 --> 5038.76] everything +[5038.76 --> 5039.60] about who +[5039.60 --> 5040.06] you are +[5040.06 --> 5040.58] but also +[5040.58 --> 5041.10] the gospel +[5041.10 --> 5041.56] changes +[5041.56 --> 5042.10] everything +[5042.10 --> 5042.82] then +[5042.82 --> 5043.70] about how +[5043.70 --> 5044.52] you see +[5044.52 --> 5045.50] the world +[5045.50 --> 5048.06] and so +[5048.06 --> 5048.46] the next +[5048.46 --> 5048.80] time +[5048.80 --> 5050.54] with gentleness +[5050.54 --> 5051.70] and respect +[5051.70 --> 5054.10] take the risk +[5054.10 --> 5055.32] of offending +[5055.32 --> 5055.88] someone +[5055.88 --> 5057.40] with the gospel +[5057.40 --> 5059.84] next time +[5059.84 --> 5060.32] God gives you +[5060.32 --> 5061.06] that opportunity +[5061.06 --> 5063.10] to enter +[5063.10 --> 5064.16] into a deep +[5064.16 --> 5065.28] real conversation +[5065.28 --> 5065.80] about who +[5065.80 --> 5066.32] he is +[5066.32 --> 5066.60] and what +[5066.60 --> 5066.88] he has +[5066.88 --> 5067.08] done +[5067.08 --> 5067.46] in Jesus +[5067.46 --> 5067.96] Christ +[5067.96 --> 5069.38] take the +[5069.38 --> 5069.78] chance +[5069.78 --> 5071.16] and see +[5071.16 --> 5071.42] what he +[5071.42 --> 5071.90] might do +[5071.90 --> 5074.24] because the +[5074.24 --> 5074.86] gospel is +[5074.86 --> 5075.56] not about +[5075.56 --> 5076.28] you +[5076.28 --> 5076.94] but about +[5076.94 --> 5077.78] Jesus +[5077.78 --> 5078.86] it also +[5078.86 --> 5079.56] then +[5079.56 --> 5080.42] provides +[5080.42 --> 5081.38] a hope +[5081.38 --> 5082.06] that's not +[5082.06 --> 5082.74] contingent +[5082.74 --> 5083.40] upon you +[5083.40 --> 5084.74] the gospel +[5084.74 --> 5085.58] provides a +[5085.58 --> 5086.00] joy +[5086.00 --> 5086.66] that's not +[5086.66 --> 5087.12] dependent +[5087.12 --> 5087.74] upon your +[5087.74 --> 5088.36] feelings +[5088.36 --> 5089.30] the gospel +[5089.30 --> 5089.94] is a +[5089.94 --> 5090.42] truth +[5090.42 --> 5090.98] that is +[5090.98 --> 5091.68] not limited +[5091.68 --> 5092.68] by people's +[5092.68 --> 5093.10] belief +[5093.10 --> 5093.62] in it +[5093.62 --> 5094.20] or not +[5094.20 --> 5096.66] right +[5096.66 --> 5096.94] like +[5096.94 --> 5098.30] Tinkerbell +[5098.30 --> 5099.18] in Peter Pan +[5099.18 --> 5099.60] if you +[5099.60 --> 5099.94] don't +[5099.94 --> 5100.48] believe +[5100.48 --> 5101.30] the +[5101.30 --> 5101.74] fairies +[5101.74 --> 5102.30] die +[5102.30 --> 5104.14] that's +[5104.14 --> 5104.42] not +[5104.42 --> 5104.84] true +[5104.84 --> 5105.14] of +[5105.14 --> 5105.56] Jesus +[5105.56 --> 5106.96] because +[5106.96 --> 5107.20] he's +[5107.20 --> 5107.68] real +[5107.68 --> 5108.22] and it +[5108.22 --> 5108.48] happened +[5108.48 --> 5109.18] in history +[5109.18 --> 5110.06] and whether +[5110.06 --> 5110.52] or not +[5110.52 --> 5111.14] you accept +[5111.14 --> 5111.28] it +[5111.28 --> 5111.46] whether +[5111.46 --> 5111.82] or not +[5111.82 --> 5111.94] you +[5111.94 --> 5112.20] believe +[5112.20 --> 5112.34] it +[5112.34 --> 5112.66] doesn't +[5112.66 --> 5112.98] change +[5112.98 --> 5113.16] the +[5113.16 --> 5113.38] fact +[5113.38 --> 5113.62] that +[5113.62 --> 5113.82] it +[5113.82 --> 5114.54] is +[5114.54 --> 5115.24] true +[5115.24 --> 5116.92] I +[5116.92 --> 5117.08] am +[5117.08 --> 5117.34] not +[5117.34 --> 5117.78] ashamed +[5117.78 --> 5118.08] of the +[5118.08 --> 5118.40] gospel +[5118.40 --> 5118.70] because +[5118.70 --> 5118.98] it is +[5118.98 --> 5119.16] the +[5119.16 --> 5119.62] power +[5119.62 --> 5120.24] of +[5120.24 --> 5120.52] God +[5120.52 --> 5120.70] that +[5120.70 --> 5121.04] brings +[5121.04 --> 5121.64] salvation +[5121.64 --> 5122.00] to +[5122.00 --> 5122.78] everyone +[5122.78 --> 5123.68] who +[5123.68 --> 5124.18] believes +[5124.18 --> 5125.96] don't +[5125.96 --> 5126.12] be +[5126.12 --> 5126.74] ashamed +[5126.74 --> 5127.48] or +[5127.48 --> 5128.18] embarrassed +[5128.18 --> 5128.80] by the +[5128.80 --> 5129.26] offense +[5129.26 --> 5129.72] of the +[5129.72 --> 5130.12] gospel +[5130.12 --> 5130.82] rather +[5130.82 --> 5132.08] like we're +[5132.08 --> 5132.66] about to do +[5132.66 --> 5133.30] in just a +[5133.30 --> 5133.58] moment +[5133.58 --> 5134.70] rather +[5134.70 --> 5135.66] praise +[5135.66 --> 5136.46] the name +[5136.46 --> 5137.28] of the +[5137.28 --> 5137.66] Lord +[5137.66 --> 5138.36] our +[5138.36 --> 5138.72] God +[5138.72 --> 5139.74] praise +[5139.74 --> 5140.04] his +[5140.04 --> 5140.54] name +[5140.54 --> 5141.40] forever +[5141.40 --> 5141.82] more +[5141.82 --> 5142.90] for +[5142.90 --> 5143.58] endless +[5143.58 --> 5144.22] days +[5144.22 --> 5145.14] we +[5145.14 --> 5145.40] will +[5145.40 --> 5145.88] sing +[5145.88 --> 5146.58] your +[5146.58 --> 5147.54] praise +[5147.54 --> 5148.22] amen +[5148.22 --> 5149.72] let's +[5149.72 --> 5149.86] pray +[5149.86 --> 5150.14] together +[5150.14 --> 5153.44] Lord +[5153.44 --> 5153.56] our +[5153.56 --> 5153.74] God +[5153.74 --> 5154.00] your +[5154.00 --> 5154.70] gospel +[5154.70 --> 5155.46] is +[5155.46 --> 5156.16] so +[5156.16 --> 5157.40] amazing +[5157.40 --> 5159.86] your +[5159.86 --> 5160.30] gospel +[5160.30 --> 5160.84] is +[5160.84 --> 5161.52] so +[5161.52 --> 5162.72] profound +[5162.72 --> 5165.36] your +[5165.36 --> 5165.82] gospel +[5165.82 --> 5166.20] is +[5166.20 --> 5166.60] so +[5166.60 --> 5167.46] compelling +[5167.46 --> 5170.76] send +[5170.76 --> 5171.18] us +[5171.18 --> 5171.54] out +[5171.54 --> 5171.92] now +[5171.92 --> 5172.36] in the +[5172.36 --> 5172.82] truth +[5172.82 --> 5173.34] of +[5173.34 --> 5173.66] your +[5173.66 --> 5174.14] gospel +[5174.14 --> 5176.02] the +[5176.02 --> 5176.52] truth +[5176.52 --> 5177.12] of +[5177.12 --> 5177.58] God +[5177.58 --> 5178.00] come +[5178.00 --> 5178.60] down +[5178.60 --> 5179.42] among +[5179.42 --> 5179.88] us +[5179.88 --> 5181.90] the +[5181.90 --> 5182.34] truth +[5182.34 --> 5182.76] of +[5182.76 --> 5183.22] our +[5183.22 --> 5184.02] being +[5184.02 --> 5184.54] made +[5184.54 --> 5185.06] right +[5185.06 --> 5185.86] with +[5185.86 --> 5186.10] you +[5186.10 --> 5188.06] send +[5188.06 --> 5188.26] us +[5188.26 --> 5188.64] out +[5188.64 --> 5188.98] to +[5188.98 --> 5189.48] boldly +[5189.48 --> 5190.06] declare +[5190.06 --> 5191.06] your +[5191.06 --> 5191.80] truth +[5191.80 --> 5192.20] we +[5192.20 --> 5192.50] pray +[5192.50 --> 5193.82] send +[5193.82 --> 5194.00] us +[5194.00 --> 5194.32] out +[5194.32 --> 5194.72] to +[5194.72 --> 5195.68] live +[5195.68 --> 5196.08] a +[5196.08 --> 5196.46] life +[5196.46 --> 5196.76] of +[5196.76 --> 5197.42] praise +[5197.42 --> 5197.70] to +[5197.70 --> 5198.00] you +[5198.00 --> 5199.08] in +[5199.08 --> 5199.40] Jesus +[5199.40 --> 5199.86] name +[5199.86 --> 5201.20] amen +[5201.20 --> 5218.16] for +[5218.16 --> 5218.62] rounded +[5218.62 --> 5219.08] Gonna +[5219.08 --> 5219.38] alive +[5219.38 --> 5219.66] come +[5219.66 --> 5220.70] to +[5220.70 --> 5221.50] and +[5221.50 --> 5222.32] heal +[5222.32 --> 5222.74] How +[5222.74 --> 5222.88] Project +[5222.88 --> 5223.00] 谢 +[5223.00 --> 5223.86] nucle +[5223.86 --> 5224.50] millions +[5224.50 --> 5224.66] of +[5224.66 --> 5233.44] Where Jesus came and died for me +[5233.44 --> 5239.92] I see His wounds, His depths, His feet +[5239.92 --> 5248.14] My Savior, that cursed tree +[5248.14 --> 5259.08] His body bowed and drenched in tears +[5259.08 --> 5266.22] They laid Him down in Joseph's tomb +[5266.22 --> 5273.22] The entrance sealed by heavy storm +[5273.22 --> 5280.22] But sighed out still and all alone +[5280.22 --> 5292.22] O praise the name of the Lord our God +[5293.04 --> 5299.22] O praise His name forevermore +[5299.22 --> 5307.66] For endless days we will sing Your praise +[5307.66 --> 5314.22] O Lord, O Lord our God +[5314.22 --> 5324.66] Then on the third at break of dawn +[5324.66 --> 5331.22] The Son of Heaven rose again +[5331.22 --> 5339.66] O temple dead, where is your sting? +[5339.66 --> 5345.66] The angels roar for Christ the King +[5345.66 --> 5357.10] O praise the name of the Lord our God +[5357.10 --> 5364.10] O praise His name forevermore +[5364.10 --> 5371.10] For endless days we will sing Your praise +[5371.10 --> 5378.54] O Lord, O Lord our God +[5378.54 --> 5381.98] O Lord our God +[5381.98 --> 5388.86] He shall return in robes of white +[5388.86 --> 5396.40] The blazing sun shall pierce the night +[5396.40 --> 5403.88] And I will rise among the saints +[5403.88 --> 5410.84] My gaze transfixed on Jesus' face +[5410.84 --> 5431.10] ôi-o-wاز-reads +[5431.10 --> 5451.26] O praise the name of the Lord our God +[5451.26 --> 5458.36] O praise His name forevermore +[5458.36 --> 5465.26] For endless days we will sing Your praise +[5465.26 --> 5472.00] O Lord, O Lord our God +[5472.00 --> 5479.34] O praise the name of the Lord our God +[5479.34 --> 5486.18] O praise His name forevermore +[5486.18 --> 5493.08] For endless days we will sing Your praise +[5493.08 --> 5499.82] O Lord, O Lord our God +[5499.82 --> 5506.72] O Lord, O Lord our God +[5506.72 --> 5533.80] Before we go into this week ahead, we will receive from God His blessing for our lives of faith and response and gratitude to all that He has done. +[5533.80 --> 5540.70] And as we go this morning, I want to invite you to stick around following service. +[5540.70 --> 5547.60] We have some coffee and refreshments there available. We'd love to connect with you. +[5547.60 --> 5554.50] Also, if you are a first time visitor or if you've been visiting regularly and haven't yet connected with us, we have these cards. +[5554.50 --> 5556.50] They're in your seats there. +[5556.50 --> 5562.50] You can connect with us by filling out one of those and then just dropping it at the connect table on your way out or there's a QR code. +[5562.50 --> 5571.40] You can scan that and then do the online version and someone will reach out to you and see how we might connect with you in that regard. +[5571.40 --> 5580.40] Additionally, after service, if you're looking for prayer, there are people who will be in the back with name tags on with yellow squares on them. +[5580.40 --> 5585.30] They would love to meet you where you're at and pray with you. +[5585.30 --> 5592.40] As we go then receive the blessing of God for our journeys, life and faith in Him together. +[5592.40 --> 5597.40] Lord bless you and keep you. +[5597.40 --> 5602.40] Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. +[5602.40 --> 5608.40] The Lord turn His face towards you and give you His peace. +[5608.40 --> 5611.40] Amen. +[5611.40 --> 5634.40] May our homes be filled with dancing. +[5634.40 --> 5641.40] May our streets be filled with joy. +[5641.40 --> 5649.40] May your justice bow to Jesus. +[5649.40 --> 5655.40] As the people turn and pray. +[5655.40 --> 5662.40] From the mountain to the valley. +[5662.40 --> 5666.40] Hear our praises. +[5666.40 --> 5669.40] Rise to you. +[5669.40 --> 5677.40] From the heavens to the nations. +[5677.40 --> 5681.40] Hear our singing. +[5681.40 --> 5687.40] Hail the air. +[5687.40 --> 5694.40] May our light shine in the darkness. +[5694.40 --> 5699.40] May our light shine in the darkness. +[5699.40 --> 5708.40] As we walk before the cross. +[5708.40 --> 5714.40] May your glory fill the whole earth. +[5714.40 --> 5715.40] As the water or the sea. +[5715.40 --> 5716.40] As the water or the sea. +[5716.40 --> 5721.40] As the water or the sea. +[5721.40 --> 5729.40] From the mountain to the valley. +[5729.40 --> 5734.40] Hear our praises. +[5734.40 --> 5737.40] Rise to you. +[5737.40 --> 5738.40] From the heavens. +[5738.40 --> 5739.40] From the mountains. +[5739.40 --> 5741.40] To the mountains. +[5741.40 --> 5742.40] Hear our singing. +[5742.40 --> 5747.40] Hear our singing. +[5747.40 --> 5752.40] Fill the air. +[5752.40 --> 5767.40] From the fountain to the valley, here are praises, rise to you. +[5767.40 --> 5782.40] From the heavens to the nations, here are singing LVM. +[5797.40 --> 5827.38] piano plays softly +[5827.40 --> 5857.38] piano plays softly +[5857.40 --> 5887.38] piano plays softly +[5887.38 --> 5899.38] piano plays softly +[5899.38 --> 5901.38] Hey, you... +[5917.38 --> 5931.38] piano plays softly diff --git a/Sunday Worship - January 22, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - January 22, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..e2bd9165200b0429bf5d2f741b0ae5769e8e2098 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - January 22, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,114 @@ +• Death has lost its grip +• Chains have been broken +• Jesus is the living hope +• God's grace is greater than all sin +• Past mistakes and regrets are erased +• The empty grave is a reminder of victory +• The speaker sees and experiences God's grace +• Discussion of Easter resurrection +• Announcements for church activities: + • Youth meeting in 2020 + • Mexico mission trip meeting + • Bible study restart for young adults + • Council meeting on Tuesday + • Regional cadet Sunday next week +• Call for volunteers to help provide lunch for cadets (soup and buns) +• Worship service schedule and announcements +• Call to worship from Psalm 145 +• Song lyrics, specifically "Lord, I Lift Your Name on High" and "I Raise a Hallelujah" +• Praise and worship themes of hope, victory, and the power of God's presence +• The speaker is singing a song with lyrics about overcoming fear and adversity through music +• The theme of the song is restoration of joy in salvation and coming back to God +• The song's message is about being honest with oneself and with God about whether one has grown cold in their faith +• Jesus Christ is the author and perfecter of our faith, who endured the cross for the joy set before him +• The lyrics of a new song are introduced, which talks about restoring joy in salvation and coming back to where it all began +• The song's message is about wanting God's presence and being willing to offer one's life as an altar to Him +• The speaker asks for forgiveness for going cold in their faith and needs God's help to wake up their soul and ignite passion. +• A prayer or worship song is sung, with repetition of phrases about God's greatness and breath in our lungs +• A person expresses sorrow and asks for forgiveness from God +• Jesus is called out as a savior who can forgive sin and offer new life +• The precious blood of Jesus Christ is mentioned as the means by which forgiveness is made available +• An usher makes an announcement about a fire drill, but it will not happen, and discusses what would happen if it did +• Unannounced drill to be held at some point in the future +• Special offering for Refrain Ministries, which creates biblical content in 10 languages +• Song "How Great Is Our God" sung multiple times during the service +• Invitation of kids to participate in Kids Corner +• Challenge given to kids to respond with a loud "good morning" when called upon +• Waiting for payday +• Report cards +• Summer holidays and school +• Video games +• Stanley Cup (waiting for the Canucks to win) +• Vacations +• TV shows +• Waiting in general, specifically referencing the Bible story of Jesus' birth and return +• Worship prayer led by an unknown speaker +• Prayer requests: + + Healing for Benita Smith during her upcoming biopsy + + Continued healing for others in the congregation who are recovering from ailments or injuries + + Guidance and reunion for members of the congregation who have distanced themselves from God and the church +• Update on church activities: + + Upcoming meetings of the full council, elders, and deacons + + Cadet program at Emanuel Church starting next week + + Search for a communications administrator +• Sermon series on Romans 1 continues with a focus on verses 18-32 +• Paul describes the depravity of humanity, including shameful acts, greed, envy, murder, and godlessness +• The passage bookends with darkness and wrath, emphasizing God's righteous decree against sinners +• Paul is not just addressing Gentiles or Jews, but all people, highlighting humanity's collective sinfulness +• The main purpose of the passage is to show how dark humanity has gotten in order for the gospel truth to shine brightly +• Paul uses examples from the Heidelberg Catechism and a song by Passenger to illustrate that understanding darkness and depravity helps appreciate the magnitude of God's grace +• The text emphasizes the importance of knowing one's sinfulness to truly understand the Savior and God's deliverance +• The consequences of replacing God with idols and pursuing other things +• General revelation: God revealing himself through creation and our consciences to all people +• Suppressing truth by wickedness: ignoring the evidence of God's existence and creation +• Living in denial of a Creator God leads to godlessness and wickedness +• The effects of suppressing truth: futile thinking, darkened hearts, and worship of false idols +• The tendency to worship false idols when God is ignored or not worshipped +• The consequences of ignoring God and truth, including falling into godlessness and wickedness +• The human tendency to take good things and elevate them to ultimate status +• The biblical account of humanity's foolish hearts being darkened due to rejecting the Creator +• The impact of embracing godlessness on vertical and horizontal relationships, including morality +• The source of moral absolutes: either a personal or majority perspective, but not a true foundation for absolute right and wrong. +• The concept of a driver cutting in front of many other cars and the reaction of those who were cut off +• The author's question about how people knew they were wronged when someone cut them off +• A discussion on the concept of moral compass and its relationship to evolution +• A quote from Greg Banson about atheists continuing to breathe despite arguing no air exists, illustrating their contradiction in actions +• The idea that humanity invents its own morality or redefines God's morality when we stop worshiping the creator +• The concept of "epithumia" (over desires) and how God allows us to pursue our over desires when we abandon His righteousness +• The sinful desires of human hearts lead to sexual impurity +• The culture is over-sexualized, with a focus on physical beauty and lust +• Social media contributes to the obsession with appearance and sex appeal +• The Bible addresses homosexuality in Romans 1:26-27, which is considered one of the most controversial passages +• God gives individuals over to shameful lusts as a result of their rejection of Him. +• The speaker discusses the interpretation of two Bible verses related to sexual activity +• Different interpretations exist regarding what these verses are saying (e.g. promiscuity vs true self) +• The speaker argues that the language used by Paul and the context do not support these claims +• Sex is described as unnatural when it goes against God's intended design for one man and one woman in marriage +• The church has engaged with discussions on this topic, including books and events +• Reshaping the narrative on homosexuality +• Addressing three myths and three truths about being gay and loving God +• Critique of the idea that being gay is a sin if you don't become straight +• Discussion of marriage and sex as not the only path to joy and freedom +• Rebuke of the idea that some sins are worse than others +• Explanation of how all sins, including those listed in verses 28-31, are on an equal plane and considered wicked in God's eyes +• Critique of misunderstanding verses 26 and 27 of the text +• The speaker distinguishes between a "progressive approach" and a "conservative approach" to scripture on homosexuality. +• Paul's text does not fit into either of these approaches, but instead emphasizes the sinfulness of homosexual acts while also acknowledging that many other sins are just as severe. +• The speaker argues that people often prioritize certain sins over others, and that this is not in line with Paul's message. +• The text teaches that humanity is characterized by total depravity, meaning that all human actions are touched by sin to some extent. +• The concept of sin as rebellion against God and truth +• The inability of humanity to escape or overcome sin on its own +• Jesus Christ's role in taking on human sin and wickedness, dying for it, and rising from the dead +• Salvation being available through faith in Christ, not through human effort or deserving +• Acknowledging one's own sinful nature and need for salvation through Christ +• The gospel of Jesus Christ is revealed through God's actions +• Humanity needs to understand the "dark side" to appreciate the gospel truth +• The gospel truth shines when we see our own darkness and need for salvation +• Only Jesus has the power to save from sin and wickedness +• Salvation comes through faith in Jesus, not human achievement +• Prayers are offered to God to reveal the light of His gospel and draw people to Himself. +• Prayer for salvation through Jesus Christ +• Mission to spread the message of Jesus Christ to all parts of the world +• Prayer for protection and guidance from God +• Encouragement to go out into the world with hope and faith in Jesus Christ +• References to Jesus as Lord and Savior of all people and nations \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - January 22, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - January 22, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..15210bee0a5c0a4a0ee9ae5290c4fcb4668dec00 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - January 22, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1897 @@ +[0.00 --> 9.34] That sealed the promise, your buried body began to breathe. +[10.54 --> 22.62] Out of the silence, the roaring lion declared the grave has no claim on me. +[22.62 --> 36.26] Then came the morning that sealed the promise, your buried body began to breathe. +[37.12 --> 49.40] Out of the silence, the roaring lion declared the grave has no claim on me. +[49.40 --> 55.40] Jesus, yours is the victory. +[58.16 --> 63.40] Oh, hallelujah. +[64.36 --> 67.34] Praise the one who set me free. +[67.72 --> 68.68] Hallelujah. +[71.08 --> 73.40] Dead has lost its grip on me. +[73.40 --> 77.44] You have broken every chain. +[77.78 --> 80.76] This I may say in your name. +[81.04 --> 85.40] Jesus Christ, my living hope. +[87.78 --> 88.40] Hallelujah. +[91.04 --> 93.40] Praise the one who set me free. +[94.40 --> 95.40] Hallelujah. +[95.40 --> 96.40] Hallelujah. +[96.40 --> 97.40] Hallelujah. +[97.40 --> 100.66] Death has lost its grip on me. +[100.66 --> 104.16] You have broken every chain. +[104.16 --> 107.40] This I may say in your name. +[107.40 --> 112.40] Jesus Christ, my living hope. +[113.78 --> 119.16] Jesus Christ, my living hope. +[119.16 --> 125.16] Oh, God, you are my living hope. +[125.16 --> 126.24] Oh, God, you are my living hope. +[126.24 --> 126.40] Oh, God, you are my living hope. +[126.40 --> 148.96] Oh, God, you are my living hope. +[148.96 --> 152.82] The kind that comes from mistakes +[152.82 --> 155.78] The kind that won't go away +[155.78 --> 157.56] When I turned around +[157.56 --> 160.46] They were right there to remind me +[160.46 --> 162.20] I've seen regret +[162.20 --> 165.96] The kind that messes with your hair +[165.96 --> 169.16] The failures and the can't forgets +[169.16 --> 170.78] But standing here now +[170.78 --> 173.66] I'm thinking God it's behind me +[173.66 --> 176.66] Cause I've seen nails scarred hands +[176.66 --> 179.78] Reach out and wipe it all away +[179.78 --> 182.58] Now I see grace +[182.58 --> 185.80] Hallelujah, I stand amazed +[185.80 --> 189.12] I'm staring at an empty grave +[189.12 --> 193.04] And the stone that you rolled away +[193.04 --> 197.14] When I was a prodigal, you saw a son +[197.14 --> 200.52] When I left the 99, you saw the one +[200.52 --> 202.20] And just like that +[202.20 --> 205.48] All my past has been erased +[205.48 --> 207.22] When I look back +[207.22 --> 209.08] I see grace +[209.08 --> 212.30] I still hurt +[212.30 --> 215.60] Fall short of what you say I'm worth +[215.60 --> 218.62] And that devil says I don't deserve +[218.62 --> 220.34] What you did on the cross +[220.34 --> 221.12] And he's right +[221.12 --> 221.88] Cause I don't +[221.88 --> 223.94] But you did it anyway +[223.94 --> 225.52] I see grace +[225.52 --> 228.48] Hallelujah, I stand amazed +[228.48 --> 232.08] I'm staring at an empty grave +[232.08 --> 235.30] And the stone that you rolled away +[235.30 --> 240.16] When I was a prodigal, you saw a son +[240.16 --> 243.54] When I left the 99, you saw the one +[243.54 --> 245.22] And just like that +[245.22 --> 248.50] All my past has been erased +[248.50 --> 250.26] When I look back +[250.26 --> 251.86] I see grace +[251.86 --> 253.86] I see grace +[253.86 --> 257.82] God's grace +[257.82 --> 261.00] Grace that is greater than all my sin +[261.00 --> 264.22] Faith God Almighty gonna sing it again +[264.22 --> 265.86] Oh, grace +[265.86 --> 267.60] Grace, grace +[267.60 --> 269.46] God's grace +[269.46 --> 273.60] Grace that is greater than all my sin +[273.60 --> 275.60] I see grace +[275.60 --> 277.60] Hallelujah, I stand amazed +[277.60 --> 280.68] I'm staring at an empty grave +[280.68 --> 283.68] Hallelujah, I stand amazed +[283.68 --> 286.68] I'm staring at an empty grave +[286.68 --> 290.34] And the stone that you rolled away +[290.34 --> 294.86] I was a prodigal, you saw a son +[294.86 --> 298.14] When I left the 99, you saw the one +[298.14 --> 299.86] And just like that +[299.86 --> 303.10] All my past has been erased +[303.10 --> 304.90] When I look back +[304.90 --> 307.28] I see grace +[307.28 --> 310.88] Grace +[310.88 --> 312.88] I see grace +[312.88 --> 314.88] I see grace +[314.88 --> 315.88] I see grace +[315.88 --> 317.88] Grace +[317.88 --> 320.88] Grace +[320.88 --> 322.88] Oh, grace +[322.88 --> 324.88] Grace +[324.88 --> 331.88] Grace that is greater than all my sin +[331.88 --> 333.88] Grace +[337.28 --> 338.88] Grace +[338.88 --> 354.88] There's a peace I've come to know +[354.88 --> 361.28] Though my heart and flesh may fail +[361.28 --> 366.88] There's an anchor for my soul +[366.88 --> 368.88] I can say +[368.88 --> 372.88] It is well +[372.88 --> 377.88] Jesus has overcome +[377.88 --> 383.88] And the grave is overwhelmed +[383.88 --> 389.48] The victory is won +[389.48 --> 395.48] He is risen from the dead +[395.48 --> 399.48] And I will rise +[399.48 --> 403.48] When He calls my name +[403.48 --> 405.48] No more sorrow +[405.48 --> 407.48] No more pain +[407.48 --> 410.08] I will rise +[410.08 --> 411.08] On eagle's wings +[411.08 --> 413.08] Before my God +[413.08 --> 415.08] Fall on my knees +[415.08 --> 417.08] And rise +[417.08 --> 419.08] I will rise +[419.08 --> 421.08] I will rise +[421.08 --> 424.68] And rise +[424.68 --> 426.68] I will rise +[426.68 --> 428.68] I will rise +[428.68 --> 430.68] I will rise +[430.68 --> 432.68] I will rise +[432.68 --> 436.68] There's a day that's drawing near +[436.68 --> 440.28] When this darkness +[440.28 --> 441.28] When this darkness breaks +[441.28 --> 443.28] To light +[443.28 --> 448.28] And the shadows disappear +[448.28 --> 455.28] And my faith shall be my eyes +[455.28 --> 457.88] Jesus has overcome +[457.88 --> 459.88] Jesus has overcome +[459.88 --> 465.88] And the grave is overwhelmed +[465.88 --> 471.88] The victory is won +[471.88 --> 476.88] He is risen from the dead +[476.88 --> 478.48] And I will rise +[478.48 --> 480.48] And I will rise +[480.48 --> 482.48] When He calls my name +[482.48 --> 484.48] When He calls my name +[484.48 --> 486.48] No more sorrow +[486.48 --> 488.48] No more pain +[488.48 --> 490.48] I will rise +[490.48 --> 492.48] On eagle's wings +[492.48 --> 494.48] Before my God +[494.48 --> 496.48] Fall on my knees +[496.48 --> 498.48] Before my God +[498.48 --> 500.48] Fall on my knees +[500.48 --> 502.48] Before my God +[502.48 --> 503.48] Fall on my knees +[503.48 --> 504.48] And rise +[504.48 --> 508.48] I will rise +[508.48 --> 510.48] I will rise +[512.48 --> 514.48] Good morning +[514.48 --> 517.48] Welcome to church +[517.48 --> 521.48] We're so excited that you are here with us this weekend +[521.48 --> 523.48] To worship our good God +[523.48 --> 524.48] My name is Chris +[524.48 --> 526.48] I'm one of the pastors here +[526.48 --> 527.48] And myself +[527.48 --> 528.48] And Pastor Kevin +[528.48 --> 529.48] And a few others +[529.48 --> 533.48] Are going to lead in worship together this morning +[533.48 --> 535.48] As the few people are yet filing in +[535.48 --> 536.48] We have a couple announcements +[536.48 --> 539.48] That we want to put in front of you +[539.48 --> 541.48] Josh is going to make one +[541.48 --> 543.48] So I'm going to invite him to be up and ready to go +[544.48 --> 547.48] The first announcement this evening +[547.48 --> 549.48] For youth is 2020 +[549.48 --> 552.48] And so if you are interested in coming to that +[552.48 --> 553.48] Or if you are a youth +[553.48 --> 555.48] And you are unsure what that's about +[555.48 --> 556.48] Talk to Pastor Kevin +[556.48 --> 558.48] He will give you all the answers for that +[558.48 --> 559.48] Also +[559.48 --> 561.48] After church today +[561.48 --> 563.48] And I believe the meeting time was moved to noon +[563.48 --> 564.48] Brandon +[564.48 --> 567.48] Can you confirm Mexico mission meeting at noon after church? +[567.48 --> 571.48] And so that's going to happen here in the multipurpose room +[571.48 --> 572.48] Sounds good +[572.48 --> 575.48] I'm clearly very informed as to what's going on around here +[575.48 --> 580.48] So if you are going on our Mexico mission trip in March +[580.48 --> 584.48] There's a meeting taking place in the multipurpose room after service today +[586.48 --> 588.48] Josh why don't you come and do yours now? +[588.48 --> 593.48] So for the young adults we have our Bible study +[593.48 --> 596.48] We want to get that restarted up again in the new year +[596.48 --> 598.48] So we just want to have a meeting ten minutes after church +[598.48 --> 601.48] To figure out when that best works for all the young adults +[601.48 --> 603.48] Yeah +[603.48 --> 606.48] Josh ladies and gentlemen +[606.48 --> 608.48] Room 114 +[608.48 --> 609.48] Room 114 +[609.48 --> 610.48] All right +[610.48 --> 611.48] Anything else? +[611.48 --> 612.48] No +[612.48 --> 613.48] Okay +[613.48 --> 619.48] On Tuesday is a council meeting +[619.48 --> 622.48] And so members of council are gathering together +[622.48 --> 624.48] I encourage you to keep that in your prayers +[624.48 --> 627.48] As we meet and discern the Lord's will for our church +[627.48 --> 630.48] And then finally next week Sunday +[630.48 --> 634.48] We are hosting regional cadet Sunday +[634.48 --> 639.48] And so that's cadet Sunday for the whole Fraser Valley Cadet Corps +[639.48 --> 643.48] If you don't know cadets is a ministry to young boys +[643.48 --> 648.48] Where they get together and they do crafts and projects and Bible studies +[648.48 --> 651.48] We are hosting their cadet Sunday +[651.48 --> 653.48] And the regional gathering next week +[653.48 --> 658.48] And so there's going to be 50 to 70 boys and counselors +[658.48 --> 660.48] As part of our worship next week +[660.48 --> 661.48] We are really excited to have them +[661.48 --> 663.48] To facilitate that +[663.48 --> 667.48] We are going to help provide lunch for them +[667.48 --> 670.48] And so we are looking for soup and buns +[670.48 --> 673.48] And I know some of you are excellent at making soup +[673.48 --> 676.48] And others of you are excellent at buying buns +[677.48 --> 680.48] And so there is a sign up sheet at the back +[680.48 --> 681.48] At the connect table +[681.48 --> 683.48] Andrew is going to be there +[683.48 --> 685.48] Andrew is our head counselor here +[685.48 --> 686.48] And he will get you signed up +[686.48 --> 688.48] So if you are able to help in that way +[688.48 --> 690.48] By making soup and providing buns +[690.48 --> 693.48] That would be a huge blessing to all the cadets +[693.48 --> 696.48] Who will come to our worship next week Sunday +[697.48 --> 698.48] I think that's it for announcements +[698.48 --> 699.48] And so I'm going to invite you +[699.48 --> 701.48] As you are able to stand +[701.48 --> 705.48] And we can be gathered up into God's presence together +[705.48 --> 712.48] We gather in the presence of God +[712.48 --> 715.48] And he welcomes us and greets us with his blessing +[715.48 --> 720.48] Grace, mercy, and peace to you +[720.48 --> 723.48] From God our Father, the Lord Jesus Christ +[723.48 --> 725.48] His Son and our Savior +[726.48 --> 729.48] Through the power and presence of the Holy Spirit +[729.48 --> 731.48] All God's people said +[731.48 --> 732.48] Amen +[735.48 --> 736.48] Let's also greet one another +[736.48 --> 739.48] Sir +[743.48 --> 744.48] Morning Adrian +[766.48 --> 769.48] Good morning +[770.48 --> 774.48] Our call to worship today comes from Psalm 145 +[775.48 --> 777.48] I will exalt you, my God and King +[777.48 --> 780.48] I will bless your name forever and ever +[780.48 --> 784.48] Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever +[784.48 --> 787.48] Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised +[787.48 --> 789.48] And his greatness is unsearchable +[789.48 --> 814.48] Lord, I lift your name on high +[814.48 --> 816.48] Lord, I'd love to sing the Lord +[816.48 --> 820.48] Lord, I'd love to sing your praises +[822.48 --> 825.48] I'm so glad you're in my life +[825.48 --> 831.48] I'm so glad you came to save us +[832.48 --> 835.48] You came from heaven to earth +[835.48 --> 837.48] To show the way +[837.48 --> 840.48] From the earth to the cross +[840.48 --> 842.48] My death to pay +[842.48 --> 845.48] From the cross to the grave +[845.48 --> 846.48] From the grave +[846.48 --> 847.48] From the grave to the sky +[847.48 --> 848.48] From the grave to the sky +[848.48 --> 849.48] From the grave to the sky +[849.48 --> 852.48] Lord, I lift your name on high +[852.48 --> 858.48] Lord, I lift your name on high +[858.48 --> 862.48] Lord, I'd love to sing your praises +[862.48 --> 865.48] I'm so glad you're in my life +[865.48 --> 868.48] I'm so glad you're in my life +[868.48 --> 871.48] I'm so glad you came to save us +[871.48 --> 872.48] You came from heaven to earth +[872.48 --> 873.48] You came from heaven to earth +[873.48 --> 876.48] You came from heaven to earth +[876.48 --> 878.48] To show the way +[878.48 --> 881.48] From the earth to the cross +[881.48 --> 882.48] My death to pay +[882.48 --> 884.48] From the cross to the grave +[884.48 --> 886.48] From the grave to the sky +[886.48 --> 887.48] From the grave to the sky +[887.48 --> 889.48] From the grave to the sky +[890.48 --> 891.48] Lord, I lift your name on high +[891.48 --> 892.48] From the cross to the grave +[892.48 --> 893.48] From the grave to the sky +[893.48 --> 898.14] You came from heaven to earth +[898.14 --> 900.72] To show the way +[900.72 --> 903.42] From the earth to the cross +[903.42 --> 906.02] My death to day +[906.02 --> 908.68] From the cross to the grave +[908.68 --> 911.32] From the grave to the sky +[911.32 --> 916.02] Lord, I lift your name on high +[916.02 --> 920.68] Lord, I lift your name on high +[923.48 --> 953.46] Lord, I lift your name on high +[953.46 --> 955.16] I raise a hallelujah +[955.16 --> 961.78] In the presence of my enemies +[961.78 --> 967.00] I raise a hallelujah +[967.00 --> 973.46] Louder than the unbelief +[973.46 --> 978.78] I raise a hallelujah +[978.78 --> 984.48] My weapon is a melody +[984.48 --> 990.34] I raise a hallelujah +[990.34 --> 997.34] Heaven comes to fight for me +[997.34 --> 1004.46] I'm gonna sing in the middle of the storm +[1004.46 --> 1007.30] Louder and louder +[1007.30 --> 1009.66] You're gonna hear my praises roar +[1009.66 --> 1012.98] Up from the ashes +[1012.98 --> 1015.98] Hope will arise +[1015.98 --> 1018.48] Death is defeated +[1018.48 --> 1021.98] The King is alive +[1021.98 --> 1032.30] I raise a hallelujah +[1032.30 --> 1032.76] I raise a hallelujah +[1032.76 --> 1039.02] With everything inside of me +[1039.02 --> 1043.90] I raise a hallelujah +[1043.90 --> 1050.22] I will watch the darkness flee +[1050.22 --> 1055.00] I raise a hallelujah +[1055.00 --> 1057.44] I raise a hallelujah +[1057.44 --> 1058.44] In the middle of the mystery +[1058.44 --> 1060.44] In the middle of the mystery +[1060.44 --> 1064.44] I raise a hallelujah +[1064.44 --> 1066.44] I raise a hallelujah +[1066.44 --> 1068.44] I raise a hallelujah +[1068.44 --> 1072.76] Fear you've lost your hold on me +[1072.76 --> 1076.70] I'm gonna sing +[1076.70 --> 1079.56] In the middle of the storm +[1079.56 --> 1082.10] Louder and louder +[1082.10 --> 1085.04] You're gonna hear my praises roar +[1085.04 --> 1087.04] From the ashes +[1087.04 --> 1090.04] Hope will arise +[1090.04 --> 1092.04] Death is defeated +[1092.04 --> 1096.04] The King is alive +[1096.04 --> 1101.04] Sing a little louder +[1101.04 --> 1103.66] Sing a little louder +[1103.66 --> 1106.22] Sing a little louder +[1106.22 --> 1108.98] Sing a little louder +[1108.98 --> 1111.58] Sing a little louder +[1111.58 --> 1118.58] Sing a little louder +[1118.58 --> 1120.58] Sing a little louder +[1120.58 --> 1122.58] Sing a little louder +[1122.58 --> 1125.58] In the presence of my enemies +[1125.58 --> 1127.58] Sing a little louder +[1127.58 --> 1130.58] Louder than the unbelief +[1130.58 --> 1132.58] Sing a little louder +[1132.58 --> 1135.58] My weapon is a melody +[1135.58 --> 1138.58] Sing a little louder +[1138.58 --> 1139.58] Heaven comes to fight for me +[1139.58 --> 1140.58] Sing a little louder +[1140.58 --> 1141.58] Heaven comes to fight for me +[1141.58 --> 1143.58] Sing a little louder +[1143.58 --> 1145.58] Sing a little louder +[1145.58 --> 1146.58] I'm gonna sing +[1146.58 --> 1147.58] In the middle of the storm +[1147.58 --> 1148.58] Louder and louder +[1148.58 --> 1149.58] You're gonna hear my praises +[1149.58 --> 1150.58] Sing a little louder +[1150.58 --> 1151.58] I'm gonna sing +[1151.58 --> 1152.58] In the middle of the storm +[1152.58 --> 1153.58] Louder and louder +[1153.58 --> 1154.58] You're gonna hear my praises roar +[1154.58 --> 1155.58] Up from the ashes +[1155.58 --> 1156.58] Hope will arise +[1156.58 --> 1162.58] Death is defeated +[1162.58 --> 1163.58] The King is defeated +[1163.58 --> 1164.58] The King is alive +[1164.58 --> 1165.58] Heaven comes to fight for me +[1165.58 --> 1166.58] Sing a little louder +[1166.58 --> 1174.48] I'm gonna sing in the middle of the storm, louder and louder. +[1174.94 --> 1179.98] You're gonna hear my praises roar up from the ashes. +[1180.84 --> 1188.26] Hope will arise, death is defeated, the king is alive. +[1188.26 --> 1198.70] I'm gonna sing in the middle of the storm, louder and louder. +[1199.10 --> 1204.08] You're gonna hear my praises roar up from the ashes. +[1204.98 --> 1212.26] Hope will arise, death is defeated, the king is alive. +[1212.26 --> 1217.98] Ere zijn halleluja. +[1219.54 --> 1223.70] Ere zijn halleluja. +[1225.36 --> 1229.50] Ere zijn halleluja. +[1230.84 --> 1235.56] Ere zijn halleluja. +[1235.56 --> 1250.60] This next song is new to our church, though we have worshipped with it in our youth. +[1250.86 --> 1252.72] The first few lyrics read, +[1253.58 --> 1255.72] Restore to me the joy of my salvation. +[1256.50 --> 1258.56] This is the overarching theme of this song. +[1259.02 --> 1265.32] A believing heart that has grown cold and desires to be back in a place where God is the center of his affections. +[1266.02 --> 1268.16] As the psalmist in Psalm 13 says, +[1268.80 --> 1273.46] But I trust in your unfailing love. My heart rejoices in your salvation. +[1274.26 --> 1279.18] As you listen to this song being sung over you, or as you join in, ask yourself, +[1279.78 --> 1283.76] How do I experience salvation? Has my heart grown cold? +[1284.20 --> 1287.90] Be honest with yourself and with God when you answer this question, +[1288.04 --> 1291.94] knowing that Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith, +[1291.94 --> 1295.42] who for the joy set before him endured the cross, +[1295.90 --> 1300.18] scorning and shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. +[1300.18 --> 1322.44] Restore to me the joy of my salvation. +[1322.44 --> 1331.52] Take me back to where it all began, +[1331.52 --> 1341.50] Where all I ever wanted was your presence, +[1341.50 --> 1350.84] How I longed to be there once again, +[1350.84 --> 1360.08] I defy, but the world can't burn out and flame, +[1360.08 --> 1364.92] Till nothing between us remains, +[1364.92 --> 1369.30] My life is an altar too. +[1369.30 --> 1379.04] Breathe again on the embers that burn in my heart, +[1379.04 --> 1383.60] Come, love, take you back to the start, +[1383.60 --> 1388.54] My life is an altar to you. +[1388.54 --> 1398.98] Renewed in me a pure and willing spirit, +[1398.98 --> 1407.16] Take me back to where it all began, +[1407.16 --> 1416.54] Before it all became so complicated, +[1416.54 --> 1423.54] How I longed to be there once again, +[1423.54 --> 1425.54] How I longed to be there once again, +[1425.54 --> 1429.54] Light a fire, +[1429.54 --> 1433.54] Let the world can't burn out and flame, +[1433.54 --> 1437.54] Till nothing between us remains, +[1437.54 --> 1444.54] My life is an altar to you. +[1444.54 --> 1452.54] Breathe again on the embers that burn in my heart, +[1452.54 --> 1456.54] A love taken back to the start, +[1456.54 --> 1463.54] My life is an altar to you. +[1463.54 --> 1469.54] God, I'm sorry, +[1469.54 --> 1473.54] Please forgive me, +[1473.54 --> 1478.54] For when I've gone cold, +[1478.54 --> 1482.54] Lord, I need you, +[1482.54 --> 1487.54] How I need you, +[1487.54 --> 1494.54] To awake my soul and fire, +[1494.54 --> 1499.54] That the world can't burn out and flame, +[1499.54 --> 1503.54] Till nothing between us remains, +[1503.54 --> 1504.54] My life is an altar to you. +[1504.54 --> 1510.54] My life is an altar to you. +[1510.54 --> 1518.54] Breathe again on the embers that burn in my heart, +[1518.54 --> 1522.54] A love taken back to the start, +[1522.54 --> 1523.54] My life is an altar to you. +[1523.54 --> 1527.54] My life is an altar to you. +[1527.54 --> 1552.54] And all the earth will shout your praise, +[1552.54 --> 1554.54] Our hearts will cry, +[1554.54 --> 1556.54] These bones will sing, +[1556.54 --> 1565.54] Great are you, Lord. +[1565.54 --> 1569.54] When all the earth will shout your praise, +[1569.54 --> 1571.54] Our hearts will cry, +[1571.54 --> 1574.54] These bones will sing, +[1574.54 --> 1582.54] Great are you, Lord. +[1582.54 --> 1587.54] It's your breath in our lungs, +[1587.54 --> 1591.54] So we pour out our praise, +[1591.54 --> 1592.54] We pour out our praise, +[1592.54 --> 1596.54] It's your breath in our lungs, +[1596.54 --> 1600.54] So we pour out our praise to you only, +[1600.54 --> 1601.54] God I'm sorry, +[1601.54 --> 1602.54] I'm sorry, +[1602.54 --> 1603.54] It's your breath in our lungs, +[1603.54 --> 1605.54] It's your breath in our lungs, +[1605.54 --> 1607.54] So we pour out our praise, +[1607.54 --> 1609.54] We pour out our praise, +[1609.54 --> 1611.54] It's your breath in our lungs, +[1611.54 --> 1612.54] In our lungs, +[1612.54 --> 1620.54] So we pour out our praise to you only, +[1620.54 --> 1621.54] God I'm sorry, +[1621.54 --> 1623.54] Please forgive me, +[1623.54 --> 1629.54] For when I've gone cold, +[1629.54 --> 1630.54] Lord, I need you, +[1630.54 --> 1631.54] Lord, I need you, +[1631.54 --> 1632.54] How I need you, +[1632.54 --> 1634.54] How I need you, +[1634.54 --> 1639.54] To awake my soul, +[1639.54 --> 1644.54] To awake my soul, +[1644.54 --> 1654.54] To awake my soul, +[1674.54 --> 1691.54] Are you hurting, +[1691.54 --> 1693.54] And broken within? +[1693.54 --> 1699.54] Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin, +[1699.54 --> 1704.54] Jesus is calling, +[1704.54 --> 1709.54] Have you come to the end of yourself? +[1709.54 --> 1714.54] Do you thirst for a drink from the well? +[1714.54 --> 1718.54] Jesus is calling, +[1718.54 --> 1723.54] Oh come to the altar, +[1723.54 --> 1728.54] The Father's arms are open wide, +[1728.54 --> 1733.54] Forgiveness was bought with, +[1733.54 --> 1739.54] The precious blood of Jesus Christ. +[1739.54 --> 1753.54] Leave behind your regrets and mistakes, +[1753.54 --> 1757.54] Come today, there's no reason to wait, +[1757.54 --> 1758.54] Jesus is calling, +[1758.54 --> 1762.54] Jesus is calling, +[1762.54 --> 1767.54] Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy, +[1767.54 --> 1771.54] From the ashes a new life is born, +[1771.54 --> 1775.54] Jesus is calling, +[1775.54 --> 1780.54] Oh come to the altar, +[1780.54 --> 1783.54] Forgiveness was bought with, +[1783.54 --> 1787.54] Forgiveness was bought with, +[1787.54 --> 1795.54] The precious blood of Jesus Christ. +[1795.54 --> 1799.54] Oh come to the altar, +[1799.54 --> 1800.54] Father's Father's Father, +[1800.54 --> 1804.54] The Father's arms are open wide, +[1804.54 --> 1809.54] Forgiveness was bought with, +[1809.54 --> 1814.54] The precious blood of Jesus Christ. +[1814.54 --> 1818.54] Ilustraljai and the resolver остwin ye, +[1818.54 --> 1821.54] Son, on theasmine, +[1821.54 --> 1823.54] For this어� Mukurning... +[1823.54 --> 1828.02] The precious blood we bakht H +[1828.02 --> 1829.54] Savior +[1829.54 --> 1835.24] Isn't he wonderful +[1835.24 --> 1838.90] Sing hallelujah +[1838.90 --> 1842.80] Christ is risen +[1842.80 --> 1849.66] Bow down before him +[1849.66 --> 1854.70] For he is Lord of all +[1854.70 --> 1857.54] Sing hallelujah +[1857.54 --> 1861.30] Christ is risen +[1861.30 --> 1867.10] Oh what a Savior +[1867.10 --> 1872.76] Isn't he wonderful +[1872.76 --> 1876.22] Sing hallelujah +[1876.22 --> 1880.06] Christ is risen +[1880.06 --> 1887.06] Bow down before him +[1887.06 --> 1891.82] For he is Lord of all +[1891.82 --> 1894.70] Sing hallelujah +[1894.70 --> 1898.46] Christ is risen +[1898.46 --> 1907.22] Oh come to the altar +[1907.22 --> 1911.98] The Father's arms are open wide +[1911.98 --> 1916.78] Forgiveness was bought with +[1916.78 --> 1920.98] The precious blood of Jesus Christ +[1920.98 --> 1924.98] Oh come to the altar +[1924.98 --> 1929.74] The Father's arms are open wide +[1929.74 --> 1934.74] Forgiveness was bought with +[1934.74 --> 1939.74] The precious blood of Jesus Christ +[1939.74 --> 1950.50] The precious blood of Jesus Christ +[1950.50 --> 1954.50] There you cross as you wait for the crown +[1954.50 --> 1959.26] Tell the world of the treasure you found +[1959.26 --> 1961.26] Tell the world of the treasure you found +[1961.26 --> 1975.02] Please be seated +[1975.02 --> 1979.78] Please be seated +[1979.78 --> 1992.78] Good morning my name is Rob I'm an usher here and I have an announcement this morning about something that will not happen so since this announcement about something that's going to happen +[1992.78 --> 2010.54] So since it's an announcement about something that's not going to happen you don't need to pay attention you don't need to pay attention you can just think about something else instead +[2010.54 --> 2017.54] So this morning we are not having a fire drill +[2017.54 --> 2039.54] I'm a little concerned about the look on Rich's face he may have something different planned for us but we are not having a fire drill but what I'd like us to do is think about what would happen if we did have a fire drill what what would you do so we'd have the slide that would come up and then we would the pastor would make an announcement and then we would exit out the sides +[2039.54 --> 2062.54] through the sides here through the sanctuary avoiding going to the back we would exit out through the sides ushers would stand up and attend to the doors and children's worship maybe one of the kids could remind me what do the children's worship kids where do they go how do they exit the building yes +[2062.54 --> 2064.54] Vous suitcase the motion please +[2071.54 --> 2079.54] rumah close close we want to go towards the street we'll exit out towards the street because a library area is probably +[2079.54 --> 2089.54] where the situation would happen so we want to avoid that area so the children's worship kids would entry would exit out South towards the street +[2089.54 --> 2095.60] street which also reinforces the fact that as in here we don't want to be +[2095.60 --> 2101.84] going that way we want to be exiting out the sides so we will be having a an +[2101.84 --> 2105.14] unannounced drill at some time in the future so then we can put all of this +[2105.14 --> 2108.36] into practice thank you +[2108.36 --> 2124.62] good morning my name is Mike I'm a I'm a deacon here had a manual today's +[2124.62 --> 2130.14] special offering is for refrain ministries the meaning media ministry of +[2130.14 --> 2135.84] the CRC their vision is that the lives and worldviews of all people around the +[2135.84 --> 2140.70] globe will be transformed by God's gospel message this ministry creates +[2140.70 --> 2145.74] biblical content in 10 languages using radio television the internet and +[2145.74 --> 2151.26] smartphones to proclaim God's word around the world thank you +[2165.84 --> 2172.00] good +[2172.00 --> 2179.34] leader +[2179.34 --> 2186.10] the door +[2186.10 --> 2192.12] He wraps Himself in light +[2192.12 --> 2197.02] And darkness tries to hide +[2197.02 --> 2200.00] And trembles at His voice +[2200.00 --> 2203.52] And trembles at His voice +[2203.52 --> 2208.46] How great is our God +[2208.46 --> 2214.00] Sing with me how great is our God +[2214.00 --> 2217.58] And all will see how great +[2217.58 --> 2223.80] How great is our God +[2223.80 --> 2231.28] And aged away she stands +[2231.28 --> 2235.82] And time is in His hands +[2235.82 --> 2238.70] Beginning and the end +[2238.70 --> 2242.22] Beginning and the end +[2242.22 --> 2247.80] The Godhead three in one +[2247.80 --> 2252.02] Father, Spirit, Son +[2252.02 --> 2254.72] The Lion and Lamb +[2254.72 --> 2258.22] The Lion and Lamb +[2258.22 --> 2262.96] How great is our God +[2262.96 --> 2268.02] Sing with me how great is our God +[2268.02 --> 2271.76] And all will see how great +[2271.76 --> 2276.60] How great is our God +[2276.60 --> 2282.60] And all will see how great +[2282.60 --> 2286.60] How great is our God +[2286.60 --> 2290.34] Worthy of all praise +[2290.34 --> 2293.18] My heart will sing +[2293.18 --> 2298.10] How great is our God +[2298.10 --> 2305.60] And above all names +[2305.60 --> 2311.54] Worthy of all praise +[2311.54 --> 2320.12] My heart will sing, how great is our God. +[2321.78 --> 2326.84] How great is our God. +[2327.02 --> 2331.54] Sing with me, how great is our God. +[2331.54 --> 2341.52] And all will see how great, how great is our God. +[2341.54 --> 2358.96] All right, I'd like to invite all the kids up here for Kids Corner. +[2358.96 --> 2361.96] Can you guys back up a little bit so we can fit in there? +[2362.72 --> 2363.18] A little more. +[2363.36 --> 2363.76] A little more. +[2364.76 --> 2371.04] Okay. +[2371.54 --> 2372.54] Okay. +[2372.54 --> 2377.16] I want to, I got a little challenge for you guys before we get started here. +[2377.16 --> 2379.12] I wonder if you can help me with it. +[2379.12 --> 2383.22] On behalf of everybody behind you, I'm going to say good morning to you. +[2383.22 --> 2384.22] And then I want you to respond. +[2384.22 --> 2388.22] But I want you to be loud enough so that Olivia in the back corner can hear you. +[2388.22 --> 2390.94] She's sitting in the back corner, so we're going to find out if she can hear you. +[2390.94 --> 2392.72] Do you think you can hear you up for that challenge? +[2392.72 --> 2393.72] Yeah. +[2393.72 --> 2394.72] Okay. +[2394.72 --> 2395.72] Good morning. +[2395.72 --> 2396.72] Good morning. +[2396.72 --> 2397.72] Good morning. +[2397.72 --> 2398.72] Good morning. +[2398.72 --> 2399.72] Good morning. +[2399.72 --> 2400.72] How's that, Olivia? +[2400.72 --> 2401.72] Good morning. +[2401.72 --> 2402.72] Good morning. +[2402.72 --> 2403.72] All right. +[2403.72 --> 2404.72] All right. +[2404.72 --> 2405.72] That's good. +[2405.72 --> 2406.72] Hey, this morning we're talking about a story in the Bible, and I've got a couple questions +[2406.72 --> 2407.72] for you. +[2407.72 --> 2408.72] I've got a question for you first. +[2408.72 --> 2410.72] Have you ever had to wait super long for something? +[2410.72 --> 2414.72] Well, I've got time for a couple suggestions. +[2414.72 --> 2415.72] What? +[2415.72 --> 2421.72] What do you sometimes have to wait for? +[2421.72 --> 2422.72] A long line up? +[2422.72 --> 2423.72] Like Disneyland or something? +[2423.72 --> 2424.72] Yes. +[2424.72 --> 2427.72] How about you? +[2427.72 --> 2428.72] Waiting for your birthday. +[2428.72 --> 2429.72] Good one. +[2429.72 --> 2434.72] I've got a bunch of examples on the screen. +[2434.72 --> 2438.72] I'm going to ask you guys if you can relate to some of these. +[2438.72 --> 2440.72] The first one there is that. +[2440.72 --> 2441.72] Somebody said that one already. +[2441.72 --> 2444.72] Sometimes you have to wait super long for your birthday. +[2444.72 --> 2445.72] Okay. +[2445.72 --> 2448.72] The next one is Christmas. +[2448.72 --> 2451.72] Sometimes you've got to wait super long for that. +[2451.72 --> 2456.72] Have you ever had a game, like a sports game or a soccer game or something that you +[2456.72 --> 2459.72] really wanted to play and you had to wait a long time, like maybe only a week, but you're +[2459.72 --> 2460.72] looking forward to it? +[2460.72 --> 2462.72] You've had that? +[2462.72 --> 2465.72] The next one is how about this for some parents and kids. +[2465.72 --> 2467.72] You guys get an allowance? +[2467.72 --> 2468.72] Do you think you're... +[2468.72 --> 2469.72] No? +[2469.72 --> 2471.72] Well, how about your parents? +[2471.72 --> 2474.72] Do you think sometimes they're kind of hoping, waiting for payday so they can pay some bills? +[2474.72 --> 2476.72] Sometimes you've got to wait for that. +[2476.72 --> 2477.72] Oh, yeah. +[2477.72 --> 2478.72] You see some head nods here. +[2478.72 --> 2479.72] How about the next one? +[2479.72 --> 2480.72] How about this? +[2480.72 --> 2483.72] How many of you guys are looking forward to this coming in? +[2483.72 --> 2485.72] Report card. +[2485.72 --> 2489.72] Oh, you don't get those anymore? +[2489.72 --> 2490.72] Oh, man. +[2490.72 --> 2494.72] I know for a fact that I was never looking forward to that one. +[2494.72 --> 2495.72] Okay. +[2495.72 --> 2496.72] How about this one? +[2496.72 --> 2501.72] Sometimes summer holidays last a long time and you can't wait to get back to school. +[2501.72 --> 2502.72] Is that true? +[2502.72 --> 2503.72] I would skip. +[2503.72 --> 2505.72] Oh, maybe for some of you. +[2505.72 --> 2506.72] Okay. +[2506.72 --> 2508.72] Thank you. +[2508.72 --> 2511.72] Uh, this one is... +[2511.72 --> 2514.72] Oh, I don't know what that one is about. +[2514.72 --> 2515.72] It's a video. +[2515.72 --> 2518.72] Video games, playing a soccer game or something like that. +[2518.72 --> 2519.72] I can't remember what my idea was on that one. +[2519.72 --> 2520.72] Okay. +[2520.72 --> 2521.72] Hold on with the next slide. +[2521.72 --> 2522.72] Don't start it up yet. +[2522.72 --> 2523.72] The next one... +[2523.72 --> 2524.72] Oh. +[2524.72 --> 2525.72] Urgh. +[2525.72 --> 2526.72] Okay. +[2526.72 --> 2532.72] The next one, I know a lot of people around here have been waiting for this one. +[2532.72 --> 2535.72] I know Kevin Lobert and myself, we have one of these already. +[2535.72 --> 2537.72] Our teams do, but a lot of you guys don't. +[2537.72 --> 2538.72] Sam Wynn, Steve Rook. +[2538.72 --> 2539.72] The next one is... +[2539.72 --> 2540.72] Stanley Cup. +[2540.72 --> 2541.72] Stanley Cup. +[2541.72 --> 2542.72] A lot of Canucks fans. +[2542.72 --> 2546.72] Been waiting a long time for that one to happen. +[2546.72 --> 2547.72] How about the next one? +[2547.72 --> 2548.72] The next one's a big one. +[2548.72 --> 2550.72] How about going on vacation? +[2550.72 --> 2551.72] Looking forward to that. +[2551.72 --> 2557.72] I'm sure your parents, after a year of work, are looking for a nice vacation this summer. +[2557.72 --> 2561.72] And the last one, don't put that one up yet. +[2561.72 --> 2567.72] The next show on TV, maybe, possibly parents and kids, maybe you're looking for the next, what? +[2567.72 --> 2568.72] What do you guys watch? +[2568.72 --> 2570.72] SpongeBob or whatever it is. +[2570.72 --> 2573.72] Sometimes parents are waiting for the next show to come up too. +[2573.72 --> 2576.72] So, today we're gonna talk about waiting. +[2576.72 --> 2578.72] And you have to wait so long for something. +[2578.72 --> 2581.72] And today we're talking about in the Old Testament of the Bible. +[2581.72 --> 2588.72] There was a lot of words spoken about Jesus coming and the baby Jesus coming. +[2588.72 --> 2597.72] And there was a couple people in the Bible, Simeon and Anna, had to wait a long, long time for them to see baby Jesus come. +[2597.72 --> 2598.72] Jesus come back. +[2598.72 --> 2601.72] So, that's what we're gonna talk about this morning in children's worship time. +[2601.72 --> 2602.72] Alright? +[2602.72 --> 2604.72] But first we're gonna do the blessing. +[2604.72 --> 2607.72] So, let's have everybody stand and face the congregation. +[2611.72 --> 2612.72] Ready? +[2612.72 --> 2613.72] The... +[2613.72 --> 2615.72] Glory to the Lord. +[2615.72 --> 2619.72] Glory to the Lord. +[2628.72 --> 2629.72] Glory to the Lord. +[2629.72 --> 2632.72] Welcome to whoever's試ham chapter of the book. +[2632.72 --> 2633.72] Our Father suggests the church with God. +[2633.72 --> 2634.72] What we're going to do to go beyond the instruction or look at children's worship time is who we are. +[2634.72 --> 2635.72] If we're going to do a lot of counseling, we're going to sing each highest. +[2635.72 --> 2636.72] The fruit of the falar among them, they may be creating an imperative kiş. +[2636.72 --> 2637.72] If we're going to gelaping them a little bit, they're going to be better for you, +[2637.72 --> 2638.72] we're going to be better than the same. +[2638.72 --> 2639.72] We are going to speak. +[2639.72 --> 2640.72] That's theleader of everything. +[2640.72 --> 2641.72] There's going to be better as the Shiva family. +[2641.72 --> 2642.72] The sacrifice of heaven is a beautiful silence. +[2642.72 --> 2643.72] God is my sit down pivation left with an animal. +[2644.72 --> 2645.72] What are the true love of heaven is to be able ice. +[2645.72 --> 2662.70] Before I lead us in our congregational family prayer, one quick announcement that wasn't +[2662.70 --> 2663.38] made this morning. +[2663.98 --> 2671.14] Just highlighting this weekend, this downtown, they have Mission Fest, weekend on the 27th +[2671.14 --> 2674.04] to the 29th, focusing on discipleship and missions. +[2674.04 --> 2678.48] There will be many different speakers to listen to and speak of. +[2678.48 --> 2682.50] If there's anyone wanting further information, talk with Fran Skipper. +[2682.50 --> 2684.50] She'll be able to inform you more of that. +[2684.50 --> 2692.76] But at this time, I'd like to lead us in worship of prayer here. +[2692.76 --> 2699.82] Our Father, our loving Father, our patient Father, our forgiving Father, we thank you +[2699.82 --> 2702.28] for so many different things, Lord. +[2702.28 --> 2707.72] At this time in our congregation, Benita Smith will be undergoing a biopsy at the end of +[2707.72 --> 2710.74] January here to diagnose the mass in her bladder. +[2710.74 --> 2717.04] Lord, we ask for the guidance and healing in this process and the unknown right now, Lord, +[2717.04 --> 2718.72] be with all those who are involved. +[2718.72 --> 2725.16] Lord, we think of many others in the congregation who have dealt with recent ailments and injuries +[2725.16 --> 2726.18] and surgeries. +[2726.18 --> 2730.18] We pray for continued healing in those who are needing in that category. +[2730.18 --> 2738.48] Lord, we also think at times of those members of our congregation who are not here, who have +[2738.48 --> 2743.58] chosen not to be here, and some who have pushed you out of their lives, Lord, whether it's children, +[2743.58 --> 2745.28] family members, friends. +[2746.74 --> 2747.80] It's difficult, Lord. +[2747.80 --> 2760.36] Lord, I ask that you be with those who are struggling with those issues to outreach and let them know that we are open and willing and wanting them to come to serve with us again, Lord. +[2761.04 --> 2763.84] They are missed in this family, Lord. +[2764.24 --> 2774.96] Lord, this upcoming week, full council, the elders and deacons will be meeting here, and it's a blessing to be part of this on Tuesday, Lord. +[2774.96 --> 2783.16] I do pray that you continue to guide and show us the direction in which you want us to take this church and the work that you've put before us, Lord. +[2783.26 --> 2787.90] It's just a blessing to be part of it, and I pray for your continued guidance in this. +[2789.18 --> 2800.40] Lord, at this time, I know there are many as well who are seeking employment that has many issues, that can create many issues within marriages and families, Lord. +[2800.46 --> 2801.78] We just pay for those marriages. +[2802.30 --> 2803.98] We pay for those people looking for work. +[2803.98 --> 2814.48] We think of our church right now as we're in the process of trying to find our communications administrator, that you will bring that person and put it on their heart to apply for the position here at Emanuel. +[2815.20 --> 2821.00] Lord, we look forward to the upcoming year and the extra help in the office here, Lord, as well. +[2821.00 --> 2834.02] Lord, many things are happening here at church, and one thing happening next week that I used to be part of and proud to be part of is the cadet program here at Emanuel. +[2834.52 --> 2843.42] Lord, with the coming kids from around the community here in the Fraser Valley, we pray for traveling mercies and look forward to hosting that next week. +[2843.88 --> 2845.42] Lord, we pray for so many things. +[2845.42 --> 2847.30] All in your name, we pray. +[2847.58 --> 2847.88] Amen. +[2847.88 --> 2847.98] Amen. +[2847.98 --> 2877.04] Good morning, everyone. +[2877.04 --> 2883.76] We are going to be continuing our sermon series today on the book of Romans, and I have +[2883.76 --> 2888.44] the privilege of walking us through these final verses of Romans 1 today. +[2888.84 --> 2894.36] Now, I do find it interesting that last week, Pastor Chris looked at two verses, and I get +[2894.36 --> 2895.98] to preach on 14 of them. +[2896.56 --> 2900.92] Now, it's probably best that I get this chunk of text, because if Pastor Chris can talk for +[2900.92 --> 2904.88] 35 to 40 minutes on two verses, imagine what he would have done with 14 of them. +[2904.88 --> 2910.08] But, we are going to jump right in, because there is a bunch to get to. +[2910.16 --> 2915.20] So, if you'd open your Bibles with me today, or your Bible apps on your phone, please open +[2915.20 --> 2919.76] it up to Romans 1, and we're going to read right where we left off last week, starting +[2919.76 --> 2921.54] at verse 18. +[2922.04 --> 2925.64] As always, it's on the screen behind me, but I really do encourage you to have that open +[2925.64 --> 2928.92] in front of you, because we are going to be going back to this an awful lot today. +[2928.92 --> 2931.18] I will warn you this as well. +[2931.28 --> 2936.00] While this is a very important text for the framing of this entire book, it's also very +[2936.00 --> 2937.16] purposefully bleak. +[2938.18 --> 2942.10] Our text is not a particularly happy one today, but it is a pivotal one. +[2942.42 --> 2948.04] So, I just wanted to get out in front of that and ask you to join me with open hearts as +[2948.04 --> 2948.90] we dig in together. +[2949.10 --> 2953.00] So, Romans 1, 18 to 32 says this. +[2953.00 --> 2959.90] The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness +[2959.90 --> 2965.66] of people who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God +[2965.66 --> 2968.86] is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. +[2969.68 --> 2974.10] For since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities, His eternal power and His +[2974.10 --> 2979.20] divine nature have been clearly seen, been understood from what has been made, so that +[2979.20 --> 2981.18] people are without excuse. +[2981.18 --> 2987.88] For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but their +[2987.88 --> 2991.70] thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. +[2992.56 --> 2997.18] Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal +[2997.18 --> 3005.18] God for images made to look like a mortal human being and birds and animals and reptiles. +[3006.04 --> 3010.76] Therefore, God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for +[3010.76 --> 3012.72] the degrading of their bodies with one another. +[3013.30 --> 3017.68] They exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshipped and served created things, +[3017.80 --> 3020.74] rather than the Creator, who is forever praised. +[3021.34 --> 3021.68] Amen. +[3022.44 --> 3025.64] Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. +[3025.86 --> 3030.32] Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. +[3030.32 --> 3036.88] In the same way, the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. +[3037.46 --> 3043.18] Men committed shameful acts with other men and received in themselves the due penalty for their error. +[3044.38 --> 3048.38] Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, +[3048.38 --> 3055.28] so God gave them over to a depraved mind so that they do what ought not to be done. +[3055.92 --> 3060.56] They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. +[3060.90 --> 3064.62] They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. +[3064.92 --> 3070.40] They are gossips, slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. +[3070.40 --> 3072.68] They invent ways of doing evil. +[3072.82 --> 3074.66] They disobey their parents. +[3074.82 --> 3080.20] They have no understanding, no fidelity, no love, no mercy. +[3081.46 --> 3085.66] Although they know God's righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, +[3086.20 --> 3091.90] they not only continue to do these very things, but also approve of those who practice them. +[3093.06 --> 3094.70] This is the word of the Lord. +[3094.70 --> 3103.24] Now, right off the top, I'm going to tell you the main purpose of this passage, +[3103.38 --> 3108.92] because it's easier to understand as we're walking through it when we're immediately operating with that lens. +[3109.46 --> 3115.06] The big idea of this passage is that Paul is showing us how dark humanity has gotten, +[3115.68 --> 3121.96] how dark humanity is in order for the gospel truth to shine brightest. +[3121.96 --> 3128.92] Again, Paul's dark view of humanity in this passage allows the gospel truth to shine brightly. +[3129.20 --> 3130.88] And you see it right away in our text. +[3132.12 --> 3135.62] It both opens and closes with how dark humanity has gotten. +[3135.70 --> 3136.82] Take a look at both verses. +[3136.96 --> 3137.96] Verse 18. +[3138.36 --> 3142.74] The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people +[3142.74 --> 3145.82] who suppress the truth by their wickedness. +[3146.36 --> 3148.04] And then the last verse, verse 32. +[3148.04 --> 3152.06] Although they know God's righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, +[3152.22 --> 3156.74] they not only continue to do these very things, but also approve of those who practice them. +[3157.88 --> 3162.48] Paul bookends this chunk of text with darkness and with wrath. +[3163.76 --> 3167.12] Actually, even the heading to this section of text gives this away. +[3167.20 --> 3170.36] If you've got your Bibles open, especially if you have an NIV translation, +[3170.90 --> 3172.58] look at the heading of this chunk of text. +[3172.58 --> 3176.70] It says, God's wrath against a sinful humanity. +[3178.10 --> 3182.22] Now, honestly, sometimes these headings in the Bible can be misleading, +[3182.42 --> 3185.04] but I think the NIV hit this one right on the head. +[3185.40 --> 3190.28] This is a passage talking about a specific group of people. +[3190.62 --> 3192.44] Paul isn't just talking to the Gentiles. +[3192.66 --> 3194.36] He's not just talking to the Jews. +[3194.62 --> 3196.88] He's not even just talking to the people of Rome. +[3196.88 --> 3200.94] He's talking to all of them, to humanity, to everyone. +[3201.80 --> 3206.90] Paul is talking to all of us here today about the godlessness and wickedness of humanity. +[3207.58 --> 3207.96] Everyone. +[3209.08 --> 3210.46] He's doing this for a reason. +[3213.08 --> 3217.50] Now, how many of you have studied or looked at the Heidelberg Catechism before? +[3217.66 --> 3218.62] You can do this by nodding. +[3219.32 --> 3220.12] Yeah, hands, nods. +[3220.14 --> 3220.70] Yeah, okay, good. +[3221.40 --> 3223.58] We do that here in our church for our youth. +[3223.66 --> 3226.48] Actually, the grade 9s and 10s, they look at the Heidelberg Catechism, +[3226.48 --> 3228.18] and Nick does an excellent job teaching that. +[3228.44 --> 3232.40] Now, the Catechism is a confession that our denomination uses to help us understand +[3232.40 --> 3234.52] what the Bible says and what we believe. +[3234.62 --> 3241.86] It's divided into 52 devotions called Lord's Days with a total of 129 questions and answers. +[3242.32 --> 3245.10] But the whole thing is broken down into three parts. +[3246.10 --> 3249.86] The first part is about how great our sin and misery are. +[3250.52 --> 3255.50] The second part is how we are set free from that sin and misery. +[3255.50 --> 3259.58] And the third part is about how we are to thank God for that deliverance. +[3260.46 --> 3265.20] See, the Catechism starts with sin and misery because without knowing how miserable or sinful +[3265.20 --> 3273.66] or dark we are, we can't truly understand how great and magnificent and freeing God's grace is. +[3274.74 --> 3277.62] We can't know the Savior if you don't know what needs saving. +[3277.62 --> 3284.98] Another example from our culture, actually, there's this English songwriter who goes by the stage name of Passenger, +[3285.06 --> 3286.42] and he wrote a song called Let Her Go. +[3287.14 --> 3289.28] The lyrics to that chorus teach a similar truth. +[3289.36 --> 3291.94] Now, it's not a Christian song at all, but just listen to the chorus. +[3292.40 --> 3294.92] It goes, you only need the light when it's burning low. +[3295.14 --> 3297.48] You only miss the sun when it starts to snow. +[3297.80 --> 3300.04] You only hate the road when you're missing home. +[3300.40 --> 3302.64] You only know you love her when you let her go. +[3302.64 --> 3303.92] The point is the same. +[3304.02 --> 3309.80] You don't realize how important something is or the magnitude of something unless you understand what the alternative is. +[3311.00 --> 3315.48] So just like the words of that song and just like the Catechism, Paul gets this in our text. +[3315.64 --> 3320.40] In order for him to truly communicate what the light of the gospel is, +[3320.86 --> 3326.18] he needs to communicate the darkness and the bleakness that we humans find ourselves in. +[3326.18 --> 3329.40] That's why this text is so bleak. +[3330.24 --> 3333.72] Because we suppress the truth when we exchange God with idols, +[3333.92 --> 3339.32] when we invert reality and replace God with the pursuit of other things. +[3340.00 --> 3342.56] All we are left with when we do that is darkness. +[3343.80 --> 3347.28] All we're left with, as Paul says, is wickedness and godlessness. +[3347.28 --> 3354.40] Verse 18, the wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people +[3354.40 --> 3357.66] who suppress the truth by their wickedness. +[3359.64 --> 3361.32] Now, our text goes on. +[3361.40 --> 3364.90] In verse 19 and 20, Paul points out that the world is aware of God, +[3365.06 --> 3367.32] and yet they choose to suppress this truth. +[3367.50 --> 3371.32] Now, we call this revelation of God to all people. +[3371.44 --> 3373.04] We call this general revelation. +[3373.04 --> 3377.88] God generally reveals himself to all people, believers or not. +[3378.44 --> 3381.56] And he does so in a couple of ways that our passage points to. +[3381.68 --> 3384.76] He does so through creation and through our consciences. +[3385.74 --> 3388.64] Now, this passage speaks of creation in verse 19 and 20, +[3388.68 --> 3390.84] and our consciences in verse 21 and 23. +[3390.94 --> 3394.88] The Belgic Confession, which is another document that our denomination in church uses +[3394.88 --> 3398.10] to explain the Bible and teach us about what our faith, +[3398.32 --> 3400.36] it also happens to be something that our youth look at. +[3400.36 --> 3404.24] Actually, by the way, great 11s and 12s, this is turning into a shameless plug for youth ministry, +[3404.36 --> 3405.76] and I am unapologetic for that. +[3406.30 --> 3409.62] But the Belgic Confession speaks of general revelation in article 2. +[3410.66 --> 3411.38] It says this, +[3411.44 --> 3412.94] For we know God by two means. +[3413.02 --> 3414.88] Now, we're just going to talk about the first one right now. +[3415.22 --> 3419.16] But first, by the creation, preservation, and government of the universe, +[3419.42 --> 3422.78] since that universe is before our eyes like a beautiful book, +[3423.18 --> 3425.28] in which all creatures, great and small, +[3425.66 --> 3428.94] are as letters to make us ponder the invisible things of God. +[3428.94 --> 3431.46] Like God's eternal power and divinity, +[3432.14 --> 3436.96] as the Apostle Paul says in Romans 1.20, which is our text today. +[3438.10 --> 3440.88] So, through creation, God reveals himself. +[3441.98 --> 3443.54] But Paul's saying people are ignoring that. +[3443.66 --> 3444.80] They suppress this truth. +[3444.90 --> 3445.86] They hide from it. +[3446.16 --> 3450.14] They choose to believe that this world and everything in it is not created, +[3450.88 --> 3452.38] but simply came to be. +[3452.38 --> 3455.90] That the laws and the order and the complexity of creation, +[3456.08 --> 3459.62] the minutia of an atom and the magnitude of the cosmos, +[3460.10 --> 3461.14] simply came to be. +[3461.28 --> 3462.80] That something moved. +[3463.14 --> 3464.60] How it moved is still a mystery. +[3465.20 --> 3467.08] And then everything just started to happen. +[3468.00 --> 3470.40] So, instead of glorifying God for creation, +[3470.78 --> 3473.36] they suppress this truth. +[3473.50 --> 3474.14] They ignore it. +[3474.18 --> 3475.96] They try to speak God out of existence. +[3476.14 --> 3478.96] They try to ignore the Creator. +[3478.96 --> 3480.78] As Paul says, +[3481.10 --> 3482.88] they suppress the truth by their wickedness, +[3482.92 --> 3485.40] since what may be known about God is plain to them, +[3485.62 --> 3487.72] because God has made it plain to them. +[3488.84 --> 3489.84] And then in verse 21, +[3489.98 --> 3491.76] for although they knew God, +[3491.96 --> 3494.92] they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him. +[3495.36 --> 3497.18] But their thinking became futile, +[3497.62 --> 3500.42] and their foolish hearts were darkened. +[3503.32 --> 3506.10] Christians today are often accused of being closed-minded. +[3506.10 --> 3508.06] They aren't open to the real world, +[3508.20 --> 3509.28] as the accusation goes. +[3509.36 --> 3510.76] But Paul is doing something here, +[3510.80 --> 3511.80] very counter-cultural. +[3512.80 --> 3515.30] He's saying believers are not the ones who are closed-minded, +[3515.48 --> 3518.68] but those who ignore the evidence of God are. +[3519.22 --> 3520.90] They are the ones suppressing the truth. +[3521.00 --> 3523.48] They are the ones living in denial of a Creator God. +[3523.54 --> 3524.94] And when we live in that denial, +[3525.64 --> 3528.64] it creates godless and wicked people. +[3530.14 --> 3532.64] So, the beginning few verses really push that +[3532.64 --> 3533.72] and highlight that truth. +[3533.72 --> 3536.34] And then, now the next whole middle chunk of our text, +[3536.54 --> 3540.26] it teaches us what living in godlessness and wickedness looks like. +[3540.42 --> 3544.62] What living in a world where humanity suppresses the truth looks like. +[3545.62 --> 3548.42] We're going to hum along in this middle chunk of text here for a bit. +[3548.50 --> 3550.84] And like most things in Romans, there's a lot to look at. +[3551.06 --> 3552.64] I'm going to do my best to do it justice, +[3552.80 --> 3554.34] but also do it in a timely manner. +[3554.50 --> 3556.60] So, keep your chins up, keep your arms in, +[3556.72 --> 3558.52] buckle up, strap yourselves in, because we're going to go. +[3558.52 --> 3561.68] So, first, when humanity, when humanity, +[3561.84 --> 3562.70] well, bad start already, +[3563.08 --> 3567.08] when humanity stops acknowledging that God is, in fact, God, +[3567.74 --> 3569.46] we don't cease to worship. +[3570.18 --> 3571.76] We shift what we worship. +[3573.06 --> 3576.74] In verse 23, Paul says that people exchanged worshiping God +[3576.74 --> 3579.46] for images of mortal men, birds, animals, and reptiles. +[3579.66 --> 3581.54] They stopped worshiping the true God, +[3581.90 --> 3583.50] but they didn't stop worshiping. +[3583.50 --> 3586.68] They just shifted their worship to idols. +[3588.06 --> 3590.10] We humans, we must worship something. +[3590.22 --> 3592.38] We've been created by God to worship, +[3592.50 --> 3594.16] to worship Him, actually. +[3594.50 --> 3596.38] But if we choose not to worship Him, +[3596.58 --> 3598.16] we will worship something else, +[3598.62 --> 3600.32] because that's what we're designed to do. +[3601.52 --> 3603.48] The problem is, when we ignore God, +[3603.52 --> 3604.44] and we ignore the truth, +[3604.48 --> 3605.58] and we stop worshiping Him, +[3605.84 --> 3608.12] we fall into godlessness, of course, +[3608.94 --> 3609.72] and wickedness. +[3609.84 --> 3612.02] We start worshiping things. +[3612.02 --> 3614.26] Sometimes even good things. +[3614.46 --> 3616.96] We can take good things and make them God things. +[3617.08 --> 3618.48] We can take wonderful things +[3618.48 --> 3620.44] and make them ultimate things. +[3621.38 --> 3624.24] And that inverts the truth again. +[3625.76 --> 3628.06] Once people stop worshiping the Creator, +[3628.34 --> 3629.98] they start worshiping the created. +[3631.24 --> 3633.32] As Paul says in verse 21 to 23, +[3633.44 --> 3634.76] that makes fools of humanity +[3634.76 --> 3637.74] and causes our foolish hearts to become darkened. +[3637.80 --> 3638.60] So here's a question. +[3639.16 --> 3640.58] Once this takes place, +[3640.58 --> 3642.90] what happens with our morality? +[3644.70 --> 3645.62] See, up until this point, +[3645.70 --> 3647.70] Paul's been talking about our relationship with God. +[3648.44 --> 3650.06] But when we embrace godlessness, +[3650.24 --> 3652.28] not only is our vertical relationship, +[3652.42 --> 3653.40] if you will, harmed, +[3653.80 --> 3655.58] but our horizontal relationships +[3655.58 --> 3657.26] with our fellow humanity as well. +[3658.78 --> 3660.90] Our morality is affected. +[3661.74 --> 3662.38] But how? +[3662.38 --> 3664.76] Now remember, +[3664.86 --> 3666.72] we talked about the general revelation, +[3666.90 --> 3669.96] about how God generally reveals Himself to all creation. +[3670.04 --> 3671.30] We talked about that with creation, +[3671.46 --> 3673.32] but it also happens with our consciences, +[3674.16 --> 3675.74] through our created morals. +[3677.02 --> 3678.62] But if there's no God, +[3679.92 --> 3681.48] then who has the authority +[3681.48 --> 3684.10] to say what is right and wrong? +[3684.10 --> 3687.44] It can't be a personal thing. +[3688.52 --> 3689.54] Something can't be wrong +[3689.54 --> 3690.92] because I claim it to be. +[3691.02 --> 3691.72] That's arrogant, +[3691.86 --> 3692.64] that's faulty logic. +[3692.74 --> 3693.86] If you want proof of this, +[3694.26 --> 3696.20] you can test this out today if you want. +[3696.70 --> 3697.94] Go on the social medias, +[3698.10 --> 3698.80] anyone you wish, +[3699.02 --> 3700.36] and publicly declare +[3700.36 --> 3703.90] that you think it was either right or wrong +[3703.90 --> 3705.76] to wear a mask during the pandemic. +[3705.76 --> 3707.50] And then sit back +[3707.50 --> 3710.26] and watch people come a-commenting. +[3712.60 --> 3714.10] No matter what side of the fence +[3714.10 --> 3715.20] you sat on that argument, +[3715.78 --> 3717.52] there is someone sitting on the other side, +[3718.86 --> 3720.72] disagreeing and convicted of their morals. +[3720.86 --> 3722.52] No, morality cannot be a personal thing. +[3723.90 --> 3726.22] But morality is also not a majority thing. +[3726.88 --> 3727.50] It can't be. +[3727.58 --> 3729.44] History has taught us that over and over again. +[3730.66 --> 3733.34] The majority of people thought slavery was fine +[3733.34 --> 3735.08] in North America a few hundred years ago. +[3735.08 --> 3737.94] So clearly morality cannot be decided by the majority. +[3739.80 --> 3741.40] Morality is not a democracy. +[3743.10 --> 3744.50] And therein lies the problem. +[3746.12 --> 3748.94] Without God revealing himself to all people +[3748.94 --> 3750.12] through our consciences, +[3750.58 --> 3751.40] without God, +[3751.66 --> 3754.64] there is nowhere to locate moral absolutes. +[3755.68 --> 3757.72] Not individuals, not groups, +[3758.04 --> 3759.58] not in a system or democracy. +[3759.98 --> 3762.98] So where do we get our moral absolutes from? +[3765.08 --> 3766.66] Quick example. +[3766.76 --> 3767.78] When I was heading to the States +[3767.78 --> 3769.26] in my pre-Nexus days, +[3769.34 --> 3770.60] I was in this border lineup. +[3770.72 --> 3771.58] It was fairly long. +[3771.64 --> 3773.14] Let's call it 40 cars long. +[3773.24 --> 3774.60] And getting a little bit impatient. +[3774.76 --> 3775.98] And as I'm sitting in line, +[3776.52 --> 3778.40] this spiffy Honda Civic +[3778.40 --> 3779.82] drives up in the Nexus lane. +[3779.90 --> 3780.24] And I was like, +[3780.28 --> 3781.26] oh, I should maybe get that. +[3781.32 --> 3782.44] And then at the last minute, +[3782.88 --> 3784.40] he juts into the lane +[3784.40 --> 3787.62] and cuts in front of like probably a hundred cars. +[3787.92 --> 3789.66] All of, most of you groaned right there. +[3790.36 --> 3791.12] Well, I'll tell you, +[3791.22 --> 3792.82] most of the line groaned too, +[3793.00 --> 3793.90] including myself. +[3794.30 --> 3795.48] Lots of people honked. +[3795.62 --> 3797.04] Two people got out of their cars, +[3797.16 --> 3798.60] started screaming all sorts of things +[3798.60 --> 3800.48] and showing them all sorts of fun hand gestures. +[3800.86 --> 3802.12] And my question is, +[3802.60 --> 3805.08] how did everyone in that line +[3805.08 --> 3806.20] know that they were wronged? +[3806.20 --> 3807.20] Right? +[3811.84 --> 3813.20] God's given us a moral compass. +[3813.34 --> 3814.36] It's been created in us. +[3814.58 --> 3816.04] That's the opposite of evolving. +[3816.20 --> 3817.08] If evolution was true, +[3817.14 --> 3817.82] he should be praised. +[3817.94 --> 3818.86] He got his first. +[3820.18 --> 3821.24] Survival of the fittest. +[3822.06 --> 3822.78] By that logic, +[3822.94 --> 3824.14] bullying and murder would be fine +[3824.14 --> 3824.70] because again, +[3824.76 --> 3826.28] you're evolving to become the strongest. +[3826.60 --> 3828.54] But we all know those are wrong as well. +[3830.08 --> 3832.10] There's a fellow by the name of Greg Banson. +[3832.26 --> 3833.24] He has a good quote on this. +[3833.28 --> 3833.88] He says this, +[3833.88 --> 3836.94] Imagine a person who comes in here today, +[3837.06 --> 3837.34] tonight, +[3837.52 --> 3839.36] and argues no air exists, +[3840.02 --> 3842.60] but continues to breathe air while he argues. +[3843.64 --> 3844.44] Now intellectually, +[3844.66 --> 3845.94] atheists continue to breathe. +[3846.22 --> 3847.68] They continue to use reason +[3847.68 --> 3849.36] and draw scientific conclusions, +[3849.72 --> 3851.86] which assume an orderly universe, +[3852.12 --> 3853.84] to make moral judgments, +[3854.68 --> 3856.96] which assume absolute values. +[3857.72 --> 3859.30] But the atheistic view of things +[3859.30 --> 3861.24] would in theory make such breathing impossible. +[3861.54 --> 3863.74] They are breathing God's air all the time. +[3863.74 --> 3865.22] They are arguing against him. +[3867.16 --> 3869.30] When we stop worshiping the creator, +[3869.64 --> 3871.12] we invert the truth, +[3871.62 --> 3873.52] and we cannot locate morality. +[3874.80 --> 3876.30] What people do then +[3876.30 --> 3878.60] is they invent their own morality. +[3880.08 --> 3882.40] See, humanity either creates rigid systems +[3882.40 --> 3884.88] designed to enforce our own understanding +[3884.88 --> 3885.86] of God's morality, +[3886.36 --> 3889.76] or we redefine the boundaries of God's morality +[3889.76 --> 3892.46] to mitigate or even eliminate sin altogether. +[3893.78 --> 3896.38] Humanity has become very good at both of these things. +[3897.32 --> 3899.30] But these systems are not God's intention. +[3901.66 --> 3903.32] When either of these things happen, +[3903.44 --> 3906.20] God gives us over to pursue what we desire. +[3906.94 --> 3909.16] The word that Paul uses in our text is called +[3909.16 --> 3910.22] epithumia, +[3910.32 --> 3911.70] which I probably pronounced wrong, +[3911.70 --> 3913.18] but it means over desires. +[3913.80 --> 3915.52] The things that we want more than him. +[3916.08 --> 3919.00] When humanity wants to abandon God's righteousness, +[3919.66 --> 3920.84] suppress the truth, +[3921.18 --> 3922.86] and chase our over desires, +[3923.42 --> 3925.44] the text says God allows us to do so. +[3926.02 --> 3928.38] But when God allows us to do that, +[3928.96 --> 3929.80] problems follow. +[3931.56 --> 3932.76] Again, look at your Bibles. +[3932.86 --> 3933.98] In the middle of our passage, +[3934.12 --> 3935.10] Paul uses the term, +[3935.24 --> 3936.42] God gave them over, +[3936.92 --> 3937.60] three times. +[3937.98 --> 3940.02] And he lists the things that we chase +[3940.02 --> 3941.18] when we abandon God. +[3942.22 --> 3943.36] If you've got your Bibles open, +[3943.40 --> 3944.14] I really hope you do, +[3944.20 --> 3946.30] you'll notice that these three final paragraphs +[3946.30 --> 3947.10] of our text, +[3947.20 --> 3948.48] they lead with this phrase. +[3948.56 --> 3949.78] You can see it in verse 24, +[3950.22 --> 3951.20] and in verse 26, +[3951.42 --> 3952.78] and again in verse 28. +[3952.84 --> 3953.92] And all of these paragraphs +[3953.92 --> 3956.34] give examples of what we chase +[3956.34 --> 3958.22] when we pursue our own moralities, +[3958.92 --> 3959.80] or our own gods, +[3960.24 --> 3961.88] rather than pursue God's righteousness. +[3962.82 --> 3963.62] And for time's sake, +[3963.66 --> 3965.14] we're not going to linger on any of them +[3965.14 --> 3965.84] too, too long, +[3965.84 --> 3968.26] but there is definitely some things +[3968.26 --> 3969.16] that we need to discuss. +[3970.04 --> 3970.90] So we'll start with the first. +[3972.04 --> 3973.78] The first God gave them over to, +[3973.88 --> 3975.10] in verse 24 and 25, +[3975.30 --> 3975.50] says, +[3975.82 --> 3976.98] God gave them over +[3976.98 --> 3979.08] in the sinful desires of their hearts +[3979.08 --> 3980.70] to sexual impurity +[3980.70 --> 3982.22] for the degrading of their bodies +[3982.22 --> 3982.88] with one another. +[3983.28 --> 3984.86] They exchanged the truth about God +[3984.86 --> 3985.46] for a lie, +[3985.88 --> 3987.18] and worshipped and served +[3987.18 --> 3988.10] created things. +[3989.38 --> 3991.24] They worshipped each other. +[3991.40 --> 3993.22] They worshipped their bodies. +[3993.22 --> 3995.14] They worshipped sex. +[3995.14 --> 3996.66] But not as God intended. +[3997.90 --> 3999.46] They obsessed with their bodies, +[3999.58 --> 4000.20] with sexuality, +[4000.36 --> 4001.28] and degraded themselves +[4001.28 --> 4003.06] by worshipping and serving, +[4003.24 --> 4003.80] as Paul says, +[4003.88 --> 4004.92] created things. +[4006.28 --> 4007.20] Now, the Roman empire, +[4008.20 --> 4008.70] I should say, +[4008.80 --> 4010.26] that Paul lived in +[4010.26 --> 4011.28] had some similarities +[4011.28 --> 4012.36] to our culture. +[4012.86 --> 4013.54] The Roman culture +[4013.54 --> 4015.34] was very over-sexualized. +[4016.12 --> 4017.34] Sexual favors were used +[4017.34 --> 4017.90] as payment. +[4018.50 --> 4019.62] And the pagan world +[4019.62 --> 4020.14] was quite hedonistic, +[4020.82 --> 4022.48] meaning the pursuit of pleasure +[4022.48 --> 4024.18] was a very important principle +[4024.18 --> 4024.76] in determining +[4024.76 --> 4025.70] sort of the morality +[4025.70 --> 4026.94] of a certain course of action. +[4027.38 --> 4028.96] Now, I see our world +[4028.96 --> 4030.58] as much the same. +[4031.64 --> 4033.14] On Instagram or TikTok +[4033.14 --> 4034.04] or Pika social, +[4034.16 --> 4035.24] videos are made of women +[4035.24 --> 4036.28] flaunting their bodies +[4036.28 --> 4036.90] all the time, +[4036.94 --> 4037.86] and the reason these videos +[4037.86 --> 4038.70] are so popular +[4038.70 --> 4039.96] is because men in our culture +[4039.96 --> 4040.80] are eating them up. +[4041.28 --> 4043.08] In our world of TikTok reels +[4043.08 --> 4044.12] and OnlyFans +[4044.12 --> 4046.26] and the role that social media plays +[4046.26 --> 4048.20] in having us compare ourselves +[4048.20 --> 4049.06] to one another, +[4050.06 --> 4050.92] we are obsessed +[4050.92 --> 4052.44] with photoshopping our butts +[4052.44 --> 4053.88] and Botoxing our faces +[4053.88 --> 4054.98] in order to look younger +[4054.98 --> 4055.52] or fitter +[4055.52 --> 4056.58] or more sexualized. +[4056.96 --> 4057.68] That's the culture +[4057.68 --> 4058.46] that we live in. +[4059.46 --> 4060.52] And this fad only continues +[4060.52 --> 4061.48] to invade our world +[4061.48 --> 4062.20] and proves +[4062.20 --> 4063.22] that we chase +[4063.22 --> 4064.66] this over-desire +[4064.66 --> 4065.48] of beauty +[4065.48 --> 4066.40] and lust +[4066.40 --> 4067.72] and sexualization +[4067.72 --> 4068.74] in our culture too. +[4071.12 --> 4072.72] Paul continues this list, +[4073.12 --> 4074.78] focusing on the sexual nature +[4074.78 --> 4075.24] of the world +[4075.24 --> 4076.88] in verses 26 and 27. +[4077.08 --> 4078.64] Now, according to Tim Keller +[4078.64 --> 4079.52] and N.T. Wright +[4079.52 --> 4080.68] and a bunch of other people +[4080.68 --> 4081.92] I read over the last few weeks, +[4082.28 --> 4083.14] these two verses +[4083.14 --> 4084.18] might be the most +[4084.18 --> 4085.48] controversial two verses +[4085.48 --> 4087.10] in the entire Bible, +[4087.62 --> 4088.62] specifically +[4088.62 --> 4089.94] and actually especially +[4089.94 --> 4092.66] to the Western culture's eyes. +[4093.32 --> 4094.80] It's the longest text +[4094.80 --> 4096.60] in God's Word +[4096.60 --> 4098.20] pertaining to homosexuality, +[4098.26 --> 4099.22] and because of that, +[4099.30 --> 4100.18] people target it +[4100.18 --> 4101.12] to prove one point +[4101.12 --> 4101.66] or the other. +[4102.12 --> 4102.76] We're going to read it. +[4102.78 --> 4103.38] It says this, +[4103.38 --> 4105.20] God gave them over +[4105.20 --> 4106.44] to shameful lusts. +[4106.80 --> 4107.54] Even their women +[4107.54 --> 4109.82] exchanged natural sexual relations +[4109.82 --> 4111.12] for unnatural ones. +[4111.56 --> 4112.46] In the same way, +[4112.52 --> 4113.86] the men also abandoned +[4113.86 --> 4115.50] natural relations with women +[4115.50 --> 4116.70] and were inflamed +[4116.70 --> 4117.92] with lust for one another. +[4118.88 --> 4120.82] Men committed shameful acts +[4120.82 --> 4121.48] with other men +[4121.48 --> 4122.52] and received in themselves +[4122.52 --> 4123.26] the due penalty +[4123.26 --> 4124.00] for their error. +[4125.96 --> 4127.02] Now, regularly, +[4127.22 --> 4127.84] these two verses +[4127.84 --> 4129.94] are plucked out of the air +[4129.94 --> 4130.80] by conservatives +[4130.80 --> 4132.96] and used to defend +[4132.96 --> 4133.68] their stances. +[4135.46 --> 4136.50] What's important +[4136.50 --> 4138.06] is seeing these two verses +[4138.06 --> 4139.60] in the context +[4139.60 --> 4141.12] that we find them in. +[4141.26 --> 4142.70] They are part of a list +[4142.70 --> 4143.78] of sinful things +[4143.78 --> 4145.26] that humanity pursues +[4145.26 --> 4146.46] instead of God. +[4147.24 --> 4148.20] Seeing these verses +[4148.20 --> 4149.14] in that context +[4149.14 --> 4150.26] provides some clarity, +[4150.42 --> 4151.04] but often not +[4151.04 --> 4151.94] the kind we want. +[4152.92 --> 4153.94] See, some see this verse +[4153.94 --> 4155.14] as saying that only people +[4155.14 --> 4156.72] who are sexually active +[4156.72 --> 4158.62] against their true self, +[4158.74 --> 4159.36] if you will, +[4159.36 --> 4159.90] are sinning. +[4160.20 --> 4161.00] Others say that Paul +[4161.00 --> 4161.72] is talking about +[4161.72 --> 4163.60] promiscuous homosexual sex, +[4163.94 --> 4164.88] not monogamous +[4164.88 --> 4165.54] or committed +[4165.54 --> 4166.90] same-sex relationships. +[4167.82 --> 4169.72] But both the language here +[4169.72 --> 4171.22] used by Paul +[4171.22 --> 4172.10] and the context +[4172.10 --> 4172.88] of these verses +[4172.88 --> 4173.42] themselves +[4173.42 --> 4174.90] don't support these claims. +[4176.66 --> 4177.62] Paul uses the term +[4177.62 --> 4179.56] unnatural relations here. +[4179.66 --> 4180.16] He uses the word +[4180.16 --> 4181.32] parapushin, +[4181.52 --> 4181.98] which again, +[4182.04 --> 4183.30] I probably pronounced wrong. +[4184.70 --> 4186.38] But sexual relations +[4186.38 --> 4187.10] going against +[4187.10 --> 4188.42] how God intended. +[4189.36 --> 4190.66] Sex was created +[4190.66 --> 4191.26] as an act +[4191.26 --> 4192.04] for one man +[4192.04 --> 4192.84] and one woman +[4192.84 --> 4193.80] within the boundaries +[4193.80 --> 4194.74] of marriage. +[4196.04 --> 4196.68] Without starting +[4196.68 --> 4197.56] a whole new sermon, +[4198.16 --> 4199.28] sex between two people +[4199.28 --> 4200.22] of the same gender +[4200.22 --> 4201.32] or between two +[4201.32 --> 4202.28] unmarried people +[4202.28 --> 4202.98] at all, +[4203.40 --> 4204.32] according to the word +[4204.32 --> 4204.76] of God, +[4204.86 --> 4205.82] found here and elsewhere, +[4205.96 --> 4206.58] is unnatural +[4206.58 --> 4207.74] in the eyes of the Lord. +[4208.26 --> 4208.62] And therefore, +[4208.74 --> 4210.04] it fits into this list +[4210.04 --> 4212.02] that humanity pursues +[4212.02 --> 4212.74] when they abandon +[4212.74 --> 4213.86] the idea of God. +[4214.72 --> 4215.58] Now, our church +[4215.58 --> 4216.22] is not hidden +[4216.22 --> 4217.04] from this discussion. +[4217.04 --> 4218.02] We've had conversations +[4218.02 --> 4219.34] about homosexuality +[4219.34 --> 4219.94] at events like +[4219.94 --> 4220.70] Roots and Routes. +[4220.98 --> 4221.72] We've looked at books +[4221.72 --> 4223.04] by Rebecca McLaughlin +[4223.04 --> 4224.00] and by Ed Shaw, +[4224.12 --> 4224.74] and we've engaged +[4224.74 --> 4225.52] in conversation +[4225.52 --> 4227.66] about the Human Sexuality Report, +[4228.06 --> 4229.46] which was supported +[4229.46 --> 4230.68] at Synod back in June. +[4231.30 --> 4232.40] One of the other discussions +[4232.40 --> 4233.64] we've recently had +[4233.64 --> 4234.78] was in our youth ministry. +[4234.96 --> 4235.64] Ding, ding, ding, +[4235.72 --> 4236.62] ring the bell once again. +[4237.80 --> 4238.92] Our youth ministry +[4238.92 --> 4239.98] a year or two ago +[4239.98 --> 4242.96] had Mary Lee Bauma come +[4242.96 --> 4243.98] and speak to us +[4243.98 --> 4244.60] on the topic +[4244.60 --> 4245.66] of homosexuality. +[4245.66 --> 4247.12] Now, Mary Lee Bauma +[4247.12 --> 4248.02] is a pastor +[4248.02 --> 4249.36] who helped author +[4249.36 --> 4251.02] that Human Sexuality Report +[4251.02 --> 4252.88] that Synod supported +[4252.88 --> 4254.28] a half a year ago. +[4255.12 --> 4255.98] She is also +[4255.98 --> 4257.22] same-sex attracted. +[4258.32 --> 4259.12] She spoke +[4259.12 --> 4260.42] about how the Bible +[4260.42 --> 4261.34] clearly states +[4261.34 --> 4262.32] that sex is meant +[4262.32 --> 4263.06] for one man +[4263.06 --> 4264.22] and one woman +[4264.22 --> 4265.26] within the boundaries +[4265.26 --> 4265.88] of marriage, +[4266.26 --> 4267.52] and sex between people +[4267.52 --> 4268.48] in any other way, +[4269.08 --> 4269.54] including, +[4269.66 --> 4270.66] but not limited to, +[4270.74 --> 4271.48] limited to, +[4271.54 --> 4272.56] homosexual sex +[4272.56 --> 4273.70] is wrong. +[4273.70 --> 4274.78] However, +[4275.78 --> 4276.86] she also helped us +[4276.86 --> 4278.14] reshape this narrative +[4278.14 --> 4279.36] on homosexuality +[4279.36 --> 4280.20] in a very, +[4280.46 --> 4281.58] very helpful way +[4281.58 --> 4283.12] by pointing to three myths +[4283.12 --> 4284.48] and three truths +[4284.48 --> 4285.54] that are worth mentioning +[4285.54 --> 4286.00] right now. +[4286.38 --> 4286.86] They're going to be up +[4286.86 --> 4287.76] on the screen behind me. +[4288.52 --> 4289.44] Myth number one +[4289.44 --> 4291.82] is that if you are gay, +[4292.18 --> 4293.68] you need to become straight +[4293.68 --> 4295.56] in order to love God properly. +[4295.56 --> 4297.94] But the truth is +[4297.94 --> 4299.14] that if you are +[4299.14 --> 4300.18] same-sex attracted, +[4300.54 --> 4301.22] you are made +[4301.22 --> 4302.28] in God's image +[4302.28 --> 4303.74] and are beautiful +[4303.74 --> 4304.84] just as you are. +[4307.12 --> 4307.82] Myth number two, +[4308.42 --> 4309.74] marriage and sex +[4309.74 --> 4311.00] are the only path +[4311.00 --> 4312.16] to a life of joy +[4312.16 --> 4313.14] and freedom. +[4313.32 --> 4314.50] But the truth is +[4314.50 --> 4316.74] that living a celibate life, +[4316.96 --> 4318.04] an unmarried life, +[4318.30 --> 4319.06] can be a life +[4319.06 --> 4320.22] full of joy and freedom. +[4320.88 --> 4321.56] Both history +[4321.56 --> 4322.58] and stories in Scripture +[4322.58 --> 4323.44] prove this point. +[4323.44 --> 4325.72] Finally, +[4326.34 --> 4327.12] myth number three, +[4328.08 --> 4329.40] some sins are worse +[4329.40 --> 4330.06] than others. +[4330.58 --> 4331.62] But the truth is +[4331.62 --> 4333.86] we are all sinners. +[4335.20 --> 4336.94] And it's this third myth +[4336.94 --> 4338.00] and this third truth, +[4338.10 --> 4338.60] in fact, +[4338.70 --> 4339.94] that really springboards +[4339.94 --> 4341.22] into this final section +[4341.22 --> 4342.12] of our text today +[4342.12 --> 4343.88] because the list of sins +[4343.88 --> 4344.70] that we pursue +[4344.70 --> 4345.54] instead of God +[4345.54 --> 4346.74] continues to grow +[4346.74 --> 4348.54] in verses 28 to 31 +[4348.54 --> 4349.30] of our text. +[4349.74 --> 4350.60] If you look at that, +[4350.78 --> 4351.22] you'll see that +[4351.22 --> 4352.54] all the sins listed there +[4352.54 --> 4354.74] are on as equal +[4354.74 --> 4356.12] a plane as sexual impurity +[4356.12 --> 4357.52] and they're considered +[4357.52 --> 4358.98] wicked in God's eyes. +[4359.04 --> 4359.96] Just look at the list +[4359.96 --> 4360.68] that Paul writes +[4360.68 --> 4363.00] in verse 29 to 31. +[4363.50 --> 4364.36] Sins of greed, +[4365.06 --> 4365.42] envy, +[4366.18 --> 4366.54] murder, +[4367.38 --> 4368.02] strife, +[4368.82 --> 4369.32] deceit, +[4369.96 --> 4370.46] malice, +[4371.34 --> 4371.68] gossip, +[4372.12 --> 4372.86] slandering, +[4373.44 --> 4373.54] insolence, +[4374.32 --> 4374.74] arrogance, +[4375.16 --> 4375.80] boastfulness, +[4376.10 --> 4376.92] disobedience, +[4377.32 --> 4378.32] and lack of loyalty, +[4378.86 --> 4379.76] a lack of love, +[4380.36 --> 4381.74] and a lack of mercy. +[4381.74 --> 4382.68] It's almost like Paul +[4382.68 --> 4384.14] thought he was running +[4384.14 --> 4384.70] out of time +[4384.70 --> 4385.36] when he was writing +[4385.36 --> 4385.82] this letter +[4385.82 --> 4386.56] and he says this, +[4386.86 --> 4387.56] all of this, +[4388.06 --> 4389.46] all of this is bad. +[4390.92 --> 4394.08] All of these are shameful lusts. +[4395.28 --> 4396.70] All of these are things +[4396.70 --> 4397.84] that humanity pursues +[4397.84 --> 4399.00] when they surpass truth +[4399.00 --> 4401.82] and they suppress God +[4401.82 --> 4403.40] and all of it +[4403.40 --> 4404.34] is disgraceful. +[4406.52 --> 4407.78] So quickly tying this +[4407.78 --> 4408.20] all together, +[4408.30 --> 4408.90] let's circle back +[4408.90 --> 4410.36] to the homosexuality discussion +[4410.36 --> 4411.24] for just one second. +[4411.34 --> 4412.34] There's two ways +[4412.34 --> 4413.30] to misunderstand +[4413.30 --> 4415.46] verses 26 and 27 +[4415.46 --> 4416.32] of our text today. +[4416.62 --> 4417.74] I'm going to be paraphrasing +[4417.74 --> 4418.98] Tim Keller with these points. +[4420.08 --> 4420.66] That is this, +[4420.74 --> 4421.36] the first is, +[4421.44 --> 4422.76] in an effort to appear relevant +[4422.76 --> 4424.06] to the culture around us +[4424.06 --> 4424.84] and to seem loving +[4424.84 --> 4425.48] and welcoming +[4425.48 --> 4427.70] to the LGBTQ plus community, +[4428.14 --> 4429.38] some people have downplayed +[4429.38 --> 4430.10] or even denied +[4430.10 --> 4431.24] the teaching of scripture +[4431.24 --> 4433.54] on homosexual sex, +[4434.54 --> 4435.82] such as this text. +[4435.82 --> 4437.64] We might call this +[4437.64 --> 4438.74] the progressive approach. +[4439.74 --> 4440.02] However, +[4440.12 --> 4440.94] the second way +[4440.94 --> 4442.30] is that others +[4442.30 --> 4443.32] take the Bible +[4443.32 --> 4444.82] and take what the Bible +[4444.82 --> 4446.32] says on homosexuality +[4446.32 --> 4447.12] very seriously +[4447.12 --> 4449.58] but in a self-righteous way. +[4450.16 --> 4451.34] They do not seek to love +[4451.34 --> 4452.46] or welcome gay people +[4452.46 --> 4452.92] at all. +[4453.64 --> 4454.68] They may seek to love +[4454.68 --> 4455.58] their Hindu neighbors +[4455.58 --> 4456.44] or their friends +[4456.44 --> 4457.54] who are committing adultery +[4457.54 --> 4459.22] but not homosexual people. +[4460.30 --> 4461.30] We might call this +[4461.30 --> 4462.36] the conservative approach. +[4462.36 --> 4464.56] But Paul, +[4464.78 --> 4465.60] in our text, +[4465.76 --> 4467.20] is doing neither. +[4468.48 --> 4469.08] He is clear +[4469.08 --> 4470.26] that homosexual sex +[4470.26 --> 4470.92] is a sin +[4470.92 --> 4472.20] but so are a lot +[4472.20 --> 4472.96] of other things. +[4474.54 --> 4475.32] And so many +[4475.32 --> 4475.96] of those things +[4475.96 --> 4477.12] strike a lot closer +[4477.12 --> 4477.52] to home +[4477.52 --> 4478.16] for most of us +[4478.16 --> 4478.84] listening today +[4478.84 --> 4480.00] like slander +[4480.00 --> 4480.66] or envy +[4480.66 --> 4481.34] or greed +[4481.34 --> 4482.32] or disobedience. +[4485.36 --> 4486.32] So if you see +[4486.32 --> 4487.54] homosexual sex +[4487.54 --> 4488.70] as an act of perversion +[4488.70 --> 4490.38] but you don't see +[4490.38 --> 4490.90] deceit +[4490.90 --> 4492.32] or gospel +[4492.32 --> 4493.16] or gospel, +[4493.16 --> 4493.50] sorry, +[4493.62 --> 4494.10] that's terrible. +[4494.38 --> 4495.04] If you don't see +[4495.04 --> 4495.58] deceit +[4495.58 --> 4496.66] or gossip, +[4497.22 --> 4498.12] that's the word, +[4498.86 --> 4499.80] or boasting +[4499.80 --> 4501.62] or obsessing +[4501.62 --> 4502.18] over money +[4502.18 --> 4503.52] as equally as perverse, +[4504.76 --> 4505.72] then Paul is using +[4505.72 --> 4507.10] verses 29 to 31 +[4507.10 --> 4508.22] here to wake you up, +[4508.74 --> 4509.42] to shake us +[4509.42 --> 4510.02] a little bit +[4510.02 --> 4511.02] because here's +[4511.02 --> 4511.72] the truth, church, +[4511.90 --> 4512.62] and hear this. +[4513.46 --> 4515.46] We can only grasp +[4515.46 --> 4517.02] the light +[4517.02 --> 4517.82] of the gospel +[4517.82 --> 4520.00] when we understand, +[4520.00 --> 4521.16] just as Paul did +[4521.16 --> 4522.76] in 1 Timothy 1.15, +[4523.32 --> 4524.58] that we are +[4524.58 --> 4525.62] the worst sinner +[4525.62 --> 4526.16] we know. +[4527.52 --> 4529.32] We can only grasp +[4529.32 --> 4530.14] the light +[4530.14 --> 4530.72] of the gospel +[4530.72 --> 4531.68] when we understand +[4531.68 --> 4532.78] that we are +[4532.78 --> 4533.62] the worst sinner +[4533.62 --> 4534.52] we know. +[4535.76 --> 4536.76] And that brings us +[4536.76 --> 4537.46] to the final point +[4537.46 --> 4538.02] of this message +[4538.02 --> 4538.44] where we're going +[4538.44 --> 4539.22] to land this plane, +[4539.32 --> 4539.82] so to speak. +[4540.40 --> 4541.04] What do we do +[4541.04 --> 4542.04] with a text like this? +[4543.46 --> 4544.88] This text teaches us +[4544.88 --> 4546.18] that sin has permeated +[4546.18 --> 4546.70] everywhere. +[4547.22 --> 4548.24] Humanity has made +[4548.24 --> 4549.46] a habit of suppressing +[4549.46 --> 4550.00] the truth +[4550.00 --> 4550.94] that is our God. +[4551.24 --> 4551.84] Sin is everywhere. +[4553.06 --> 4553.90] Though not everything +[4553.90 --> 4556.14] we do is totally sinful, +[4556.72 --> 4557.80] nothing we do +[4557.80 --> 4559.36] is completely untouched +[4559.36 --> 4559.98] by sin. +[4560.68 --> 4561.30] Double negative, +[4561.50 --> 4561.86] but true. +[4563.38 --> 4563.90] Theologically, +[4564.08 --> 4564.52] we call this +[4564.52 --> 4565.40] total depravity, +[4565.78 --> 4568.36] and Paul calls this +[4568.36 --> 4569.24] godlessness +[4569.24 --> 4570.56] and wickedness. +[4571.42 --> 4572.40] This is more than +[4572.40 --> 4573.38] just the fall of man +[4573.38 --> 4574.50] because saying humanity +[4574.50 --> 4574.96] fell, +[4576.10 --> 4577.38] it lacks agency. +[4577.76 --> 4578.86] It lacks mankind's +[4578.86 --> 4579.76] role in sin. +[4580.10 --> 4580.76] Sin is more than +[4580.76 --> 4581.48] a fall. +[4582.42 --> 4583.20] Sin is rebellion. +[4584.10 --> 4585.28] It is a rebellion +[4585.28 --> 4586.12] against God +[4586.12 --> 4586.84] and a rebellion +[4586.84 --> 4587.76] against truth. +[4588.52 --> 4590.04] So how do we respond +[4590.04 --> 4591.94] to this dark view +[4591.94 --> 4592.54] of humanity? +[4592.70 --> 4593.56] How do we get out? +[4595.76 --> 4596.62] We don't. +[4598.58 --> 4599.36] We don't. +[4599.36 --> 4602.20] Because God does. +[4604.00 --> 4605.32] Because God did. +[4605.80 --> 4607.10] God sent his son +[4607.10 --> 4609.10] to live a righteous life, +[4609.18 --> 4610.34] a perfect life, +[4610.42 --> 4611.32] not suppressing +[4611.32 --> 4612.62] the truth of the law, +[4612.84 --> 4613.90] but living it out +[4613.90 --> 4614.84] in perfection. +[4615.28 --> 4617.12] His life brought him +[4617.12 --> 4617.92] to the cross +[4617.92 --> 4619.16] where he took on +[4619.16 --> 4620.50] all of the wickedness +[4620.50 --> 4621.14] of the world +[4621.14 --> 4622.42] that Paul just laid out +[4622.42 --> 4623.58] so clearly for us, +[4623.66 --> 4624.32] and he took it +[4624.32 --> 4624.94] on his shoulders, +[4625.14 --> 4625.96] and he bore it +[4625.96 --> 4626.62] on himself, +[4626.80 --> 4627.74] and he died. +[4627.74 --> 4629.54] And he took that sin, +[4629.62 --> 4630.80] and he took that wickedness +[4630.80 --> 4631.76] with him to the tomb +[4631.76 --> 4632.70] where three days later +[4632.70 --> 4633.30] he awoke, +[4633.58 --> 4635.16] and he rose from the dead, +[4635.30 --> 4636.56] and he's defeated sin +[4636.56 --> 4637.78] and death once and for all +[4637.78 --> 4638.22] and is sitting +[4638.22 --> 4639.32] at the right hand of God +[4639.32 --> 4640.18] right now. +[4640.24 --> 4641.40] And now salvation +[4641.40 --> 4642.96] is available +[4642.96 --> 4644.72] for all who believe +[4644.72 --> 4645.36] in that truth, +[4645.60 --> 4646.46] for all who don't +[4646.46 --> 4647.38] suppress that +[4647.38 --> 4648.40] but believe it. +[4649.18 --> 4650.10] So nothing, +[4650.98 --> 4652.50] there is nothing +[4652.50 --> 4653.28] we can do +[4653.28 --> 4654.76] because Jesus +[4654.76 --> 4656.60] did everything. +[4657.74 --> 4659.34] when it comes +[4659.34 --> 4660.00] to salvation, +[4660.34 --> 4661.46] we do not deserve it. +[4661.56 --> 4662.48] We cannot attain it +[4662.48 --> 4662.96] ourselves, +[4663.10 --> 4664.20] nor can we earn it +[4664.20 --> 4664.96] in any way. +[4665.80 --> 4667.30] We only receive it +[4667.30 --> 4668.08] through Christ, +[4668.48 --> 4669.06] our King. +[4669.12 --> 4670.12] We can receive +[4670.12 --> 4671.38] this gift of salvation +[4671.38 --> 4673.08] when God reveals +[4673.08 --> 4674.24] the truth of it +[4674.24 --> 4674.88] to us. +[4675.96 --> 4677.14] And when he reveals +[4677.14 --> 4677.98] that truth to us, +[4678.04 --> 4678.18] well, +[4679.48 --> 4680.60] you can do nothing +[4680.60 --> 4681.42] but accept it +[4681.42 --> 4683.60] because the truth +[4683.60 --> 4684.60] of God's grace +[4684.60 --> 4686.18] through Jesus +[4686.18 --> 4687.88] shines so brightly +[4687.88 --> 4688.76] in this world +[4688.76 --> 4690.52] that is full of darkness. +[4691.02 --> 4692.46] We must draw out +[4692.46 --> 4694.18] any self-righteous pride +[4694.18 --> 4695.48] that we are good +[4695.48 --> 4696.50] or better than others +[4696.50 --> 4697.22] and acknowledge +[4697.22 --> 4697.90] once again +[4697.90 --> 4699.08] that we are +[4699.08 --> 4700.32] the worst sinners +[4700.32 --> 4700.84] we know. +[4702.16 --> 4703.64] I am the worst sinner +[4703.64 --> 4704.16] I know. +[4704.28 --> 4705.30] You are the worst sinner +[4705.30 --> 4705.80] you know. +[4706.72 --> 4708.20] And all of us +[4708.20 --> 4709.98] need the salvation +[4709.98 --> 4710.62] of God +[4710.62 --> 4711.88] found in Christ's life, +[4712.04 --> 4712.28] death, +[4712.36 --> 4712.94] and resurrection. +[4713.14 --> 4713.92] Your debt is paid +[4713.92 --> 4714.48] through Jesus. +[4714.48 --> 4716.22] You are saved +[4716.22 --> 4717.64] through Jesus +[4717.64 --> 4718.56] because of Jesus. +[4718.82 --> 4719.40] You do not need +[4719.40 --> 4720.70] to fear God's wrath +[4720.70 --> 4721.58] if you believe +[4721.58 --> 4722.06] in the truth +[4722.06 --> 4724.20] of the gospel +[4724.20 --> 4724.92] of Jesus Christ +[4724.92 --> 4726.24] because you have +[4726.24 --> 4727.74] received the righteousness +[4727.74 --> 4729.32] from Jesus. +[4731.02 --> 4732.32] When God reveals +[4732.32 --> 4733.42] himself to us +[4733.42 --> 4734.36] and saves us +[4734.36 --> 4735.04] from the darkness, +[4736.04 --> 4737.88] we revert +[4737.88 --> 4739.26] back to the truth +[4739.26 --> 4740.86] and we understand +[4740.86 --> 4741.54] that God +[4741.54 --> 4743.04] is truth. +[4743.04 --> 4744.50] that's where +[4744.50 --> 4745.32] Paul's letter +[4745.32 --> 4745.96] to the Romans +[4745.96 --> 4746.58] is going. +[4747.68 --> 4748.62] That's why we need +[4748.62 --> 4749.26] to understand +[4749.26 --> 4750.08] the dark side +[4750.08 --> 4750.60] of humanity +[4750.60 --> 4751.64] because only then +[4751.64 --> 4752.80] does the gospel truth +[4752.80 --> 4753.70] of Christ's life, +[4754.08 --> 4754.32] death, +[4754.32 --> 4755.36] and resurrection +[4755.36 --> 4756.32] shine. +[4756.98 --> 4757.80] Only then +[4757.80 --> 4758.44] does the grace +[4758.44 --> 4759.00] of our Lord +[4759.00 --> 4759.52] and Savior +[4759.52 --> 4760.82] truly mean +[4760.82 --> 4761.42] something. +[4761.54 --> 4762.14] When we see +[4762.14 --> 4762.84] the darkness, +[4763.32 --> 4764.44] the gospel truth +[4764.44 --> 4765.34] of Jesus +[4765.34 --> 4766.52] shines +[4766.52 --> 4768.24] because there +[4768.24 --> 4768.94] is no other +[4768.94 --> 4769.30] name +[4769.30 --> 4770.38] that has +[4770.38 --> 4770.84] the power +[4770.84 --> 4771.48] to save +[4771.48 --> 4772.52] but Jesus +[4772.52 --> 4773.12] Christ, +[4773.56 --> 4774.06] the Lord. +[4774.14 --> 4774.38] Amen? +[4775.38 --> 4776.08] Let me pray. +[4781.86 --> 4782.90] Holy God, +[4783.90 --> 4785.26] we +[4785.26 --> 4787.88] could not +[4787.88 --> 4788.38] be more +[4788.38 --> 4789.00] indebted +[4789.00 --> 4790.58] to Jesus +[4790.58 --> 4791.02] Christ, +[4791.12 --> 4791.72] our Savior, +[4792.44 --> 4793.56] who took +[4793.56 --> 4794.32] on the sin +[4794.32 --> 4794.94] and wickedness +[4794.94 --> 4795.66] of this world +[4795.66 --> 4797.46] and bore it +[4797.46 --> 4798.16] on himself +[4798.16 --> 4799.62] and atoned +[4799.62 --> 4800.18] for all +[4800.18 --> 4800.92] of our sins. +[4802.04 --> 4802.56] Lord, +[4802.62 --> 4803.56] we do nothing +[4803.56 --> 4804.88] to achieve +[4804.88 --> 4805.60] our salvation +[4805.60 --> 4808.20] except sin +[4808.20 --> 4810.24] which causes +[4810.24 --> 4811.06] us to need it. +[4813.34 --> 4813.88] Lord, +[4813.96 --> 4814.82] allow us +[4814.82 --> 4815.48] to see +[4815.48 --> 4816.16] the darkness +[4816.16 --> 4817.50] that this world +[4817.50 --> 4817.84] is in. +[4817.94 --> 4818.36] Allow us +[4818.36 --> 4818.66] to see +[4818.66 --> 4819.22] the darkness +[4819.22 --> 4820.30] that we +[4820.30 --> 4820.88] are in. +[4822.38 --> 4823.10] But more +[4823.10 --> 4823.52] than that, +[4823.56 --> 4823.72] God, +[4823.76 --> 4824.34] allow us +[4824.34 --> 4824.64] to see +[4824.64 --> 4825.28] the light +[4825.28 --> 4826.12] that is +[4826.12 --> 4826.92] your gospel. +[4827.22 --> 4827.54] Allow us +[4827.54 --> 4827.80] to see +[4827.80 --> 4828.42] the truth +[4828.42 --> 4829.18] that is +[4829.18 --> 4829.56] in your +[4829.56 --> 4829.94] name. +[4830.12 --> 4830.56] Allow us +[4830.56 --> 4831.20] to see +[4831.20 --> 4832.04] that you +[4832.04 --> 4832.46] are the +[4832.46 --> 4832.88] creator, +[4833.04 --> 4833.34] God, +[4833.72 --> 4834.24] the king +[4834.24 --> 4834.56] of the +[4834.56 --> 4834.88] universe, +[4835.16 --> 4835.78] the savior +[4835.78 --> 4836.48] of all +[4836.48 --> 4836.90] things. +[4837.40 --> 4838.12] And allow +[4838.12 --> 4838.40] us, +[4838.56 --> 4838.72] Lord, +[4839.12 --> 4840.12] to be +[4840.12 --> 4840.84] drawn to +[4840.84 --> 4841.14] you, +[4842.10 --> 4842.72] drawn to +[4842.72 --> 4843.24] the truth. +[4844.68 --> 4845.20] Not get +[4845.20 --> 4846.02] bogged down +[4846.02 --> 4846.72] by the sin +[4846.72 --> 4849.64] but confess +[4849.64 --> 4850.40] and repent +[4850.40 --> 4850.90] and turn +[4850.90 --> 4851.30] to you. +[4852.20 --> 4852.42] Lord, +[4852.48 --> 4852.78] may we +[4852.78 --> 4853.14] know +[4853.14 --> 4853.94] that no +[4853.94 --> 4854.46] other name +[4854.46 --> 4854.86] has the +[4854.86 --> 4855.34] power to +[4855.34 --> 4856.00] save but +[4856.00 --> 4857.36] Jesus Christ. +[4857.90 --> 4858.14] Amen. +[4876.72 --> 4878.34] who'd +[4878.34 --> 4879.26] be +[4879.26 --> 4879.50] that +[4879.50 --> 4880.48] rown +[4880.48 --> 4893.84] has the +[4893.84 --> 4894.26] enemy +[4894.26 --> 4895.96] who +[4895.96 --> 4897.50] have +[4897.50 --> 4898.30] parts +[4898.30 --> 4898.80] on +[4898.80 --> 4900.12] miracles +[4900.30 --> 4901.86] earth +[4901.86 --> 4902.32] and +[4902.32 --> 4902.76] various +[4902.76 --> 4903.46] peoples +[4903.46 --> 4905.58] we +[4905.58 --> 4906.54] see +[4906.54 --> 4915.60] He who rejoiced to know Thee, renew before Thy throne. +[4915.60 --> 4925.80] The solemn pledge we owe Thee to go and make Thee known. +[4925.80 --> 4941.80] Where other lords beside Thee, O there I'm in display. +[4941.80 --> 4951.80] Where forces that defy Thee defy Thee still today. +[4951.80 --> 4961.80] With none to heed their crying For life and love and light. +[4961.80 --> 4971.80] Unnumbered souls are dying And passed into the night. +[4971.80 --> 4981.80] We go to all the world With kingdom hope unfurled. +[4981.80 --> 4991.80] No other name that's bound to save But Jesus Christ the Lord. +[4991.80 --> 5007.80] We bear the torch that flaming Fell from the hands of those +[5007.80 --> 5017.80] Who gave their lives proclaiming That Jesus died and rose. +[5017.80 --> 5026.80] Ours is the same commission The same blood message ours. +[5026.80 --> 5036.80] But by the same ambition To Thee we yield our power. +[5036.80 --> 5045.80] We go to all the world With kingdom hope unfurled. +[5045.80 --> 5060.80] inquirasal rule +[5060.80 --> 5072.76] O Father who sustained them, O Spirit who inspired, +[5072.76 --> 5082.76] Savior whose love constrained them to toil with zeal untied. +[5082.76 --> 5092.20] From cowardice defend us, from lethargy awake, +[5092.20 --> 5101.96] For thorn thine errands send us to labor for thy sake. +[5101.96 --> 5111.40] We go to all the world with kingdom hope unfurled, +[5111.40 --> 5121.00] No other name has far to save but Jesus Christ the Lord. +[5121.00 --> 5130.20] We go to all the world with kingdom hope unfurled, +[5130.20 --> 5141.00] No other name has far to save but Jesus Christ the Lord. +[5141.40 --> 5157.40] If you are needing prayer today after this service, there are prayer people in the foyer, +[5157.40 --> 5159.00] kind of by the connect booth there. +[5159.00 --> 5161.00] They are wearing yellow name tags. +[5161.00 --> 5168.60] We invite you to go and see them or honestly ask anybody here to pray for you because we will. +[5168.60 --> 5174.60] Right now, let us go into our weeks with this blessing from the Lord. +[5174.60 --> 5177.80] The Lord bless you and keep you. +[5177.80 --> 5182.20] The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. +[5182.20 --> 5186.20] The Lord turn his face towards you and give you his peace. +[5186.20 --> 5189.80] And all God's people said, Amen. +[5189.80 --> 5202.20] Jesus, of the Lord. +[5202.20 --> 5204.36] Amen. +[5204.36 --> 5209.40] Teresa, of the love of them and sing. +[5209.40 --> 5215.96] Then of faith rise up and sing of the great and glorious King. +[5215.96 --> 5225.26] glorious King, you are strong when you are weak, in your brokenness complete. +[5228.26 --> 5244.26] Shout to the north and the south, sing to the east and the west, Jesus is Savior to all, Lord of heaven and earth. +[5245.96 --> 5262.96] Rise up women of the truth, stand and sing to broken hearts, who can know the healing power of our awesome King of love. +[5264.46 --> 5275.94] Shout to the north and the south, sing to the east and the west, Jesus is Savior to all, Lord of heaven and earth. +[5275.96 --> 5290.44] We've been through fire, we've been through rain, we've been refined by the power of His name. +[5290.44 --> 5300.28] We've fallen deeper in love with you, you burn the truth on our lips. +[5300.82 --> 5316.44] Shout to the north and the south, sing to the east and the west, Jesus is Savior to all, Lord of heaven and earth. +[5316.44 --> 5334.44] Rise up church with broken wings, fill this place with songs again, of our God who reigns on high, by His grace again with love. +[5334.44 --> 5352.44] Rise up women of the truth, stand and sing to the east and the west, Jesus is Savior to all, Lord of heaven and earth. +[5352.44 --> 5367.44] Shout to the north and the south, sing to the east and the west, Jesus is Savior to all, Lord of heaven and earth. +[5367.44 --> 5372.70] Jesus is Lord of heaven and earth. +[5372.70 --> 5375.82] Jesus is Lord of heaven and earth. +[5375.82 --> 5405.80] guitar solo +[5405.82 --> 5435.80] guitar solo +[5435.82 --> 5437.82] guitar solo +[5465.82 --> 5467.82] guitar solo +[5495.82 --> 5497.82] guitar solo +[5525.82 --> 5527.82] guitar solo +[5555.82 --> 5557.82] guitar solo +[5585.82 --> 5587.82] guitar solo +[5615.82 --> 5617.82] guitar solo +[5645.82 --> 5647.82] guitar solo +[5675.82 --> 5677.82] guitar solo diff --git a/Sunday Worship - January 29, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - January 29, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..c3e5ba2ab4c1f21bff2c999c8457e51239cb2ad5 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - January 29, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,99 @@ +• Jesus as redeemer and savior +• Praise and worship of Jesus +• Love for Jesus cannot be denied +• Comparison of Jesus' glory to the sun +• Decision to follow Jesus and serve Him +• Commitment to hear His voice and live +• Acknowledgment of Jesus as Wonderful Counselor, Everlasting Father, Eternal King, and Lord of Hosts +• Introduction to Cadet Sunday at Emmanuel church +• Welcome and theme verse ("amazing") for the day +• Announcements: HCBC event, Giant Dutch Blitz game with other churches +• Worship service begins with God's greeting and passing of peace +• Invitation to cadets to stand and recite their motto, verse, code, pledge +• Litany based on Psalms 8 and 24, acknowledging God's greatness and power +• Worship and adoration of God +• Confession of sin and need for forgiveness +• Thankfulness for the hope and assurance provided by Christ's death +• Prayer for mercy, forgiveness, and steadfast love +• Recognition of God's faithfulness and provision throughout life +• Praise to God's faithfulness, mercy, and love +• Various hymns and worship songs were sung +• Daryl introduced himself as a leader for the Fraser Valley Regional Cadets +• The purpose of the cadet program was discussed +• A special offering was announced for the Calvinist Cadet Corps +• The friendship ministry was also mentioned as next week's focus +• A song about God's greatness and majesty was sung, emphasizing His power and control over time +• Announcements about family members' health issues: Leanne's father, Ellen White, and Peter Rollman's uncle Art +• Introduction of Dave as the leader for church family prayer +• Prayers for various requests: + • Healing for Leanne's father + • Comfort for those grieving the loss of Uncle Art + • Recovery for Ellen White from her injury +• Confession of sins and failings, asking God to help them focus on Him +• Gratitude for blessings in their lives +• Gratitude for church ministries and volunteers +• Thanking God for the Cadets and Calvinist Cadet Corps +• Prayer for the congregation, community, and world, including specific needs: + + Ukraine war + + Margaret De Vries' family in grieving + + Jackie Birkenpass' cancer treatment + + Benita Smith's health + + Helen Hanson's passing + + Terry Meshaw's illness + + Ellen White's knee injury + + Art and Jeanette's accident +• Reading from the Bible (Joshua 3:1-17) about consecrating oneself for God to do amazing things +• Reflection on being with God in times of hardship and difficulty +• The story of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River with the ark of the covenant +• The theme of being "amazing" and seeing how amazing God is in the world +• Consecrating oneself to be set apart for a purpose, as mentioned in Joshua 3:5 +• Understanding the word "consecrated" to mean being made holy or set apart +• Preparing oneself to see God's amazing works and recognizing them as signs of His presence. +• Recognizing God and understanding what he wants from us +• The story in Joshua 3 and its historical significance +• Connecting Bible stories to real-life locations and events +• The geography of the region around Israel, including the Dead Sea and Jordan River +• The context of the story in Joshua 3, including the Israelites' journey from Egypt and their need for water +• Mount Nebo is where Moses meets with God and exchanges leadership with Joshua +• The Israelites camped near Mount Nebo before crossing into the Promised Land +• The city of Jericho was the first city they entered after crossing the Jordan River +• The valley on Mount Nebo is where the Israelites would have camped while waiting to cross the Jordan River +• God proved his protection and plan by stopping the flow of the Jordan River as a sign for the Israelites +• The miracle of Moses leading the Israelites through the Sea of Reeds and its significance in establishing his leadership +• The parallel between this event and Joshua's leadership, as recorded in Joshua 3-4 +• The timing of Joshua's crossing of the Jordan River, which occurred on the tenth day of the first month (Abib/Nisan) +• Clues in the story that suggest it took place sometime during mid-March or early April +• Connection between the barley and flax harvests in this region and the timeframe for these events +• The flooding of the Jordan River due to snowmelt from Mount Hermon and its impact on the river's banks +• Historical context adding depth and realism to the biblical account +• The Jordan River's current state and its transformation over time +• The careful management of the river by Israeli and Jordanian governments due to its importance as a source of fresh water +• Historical records and descriptions of the Jordan River, including observations from 19th and 16th century texts and 1st-century historian Josephus +• The river's flood patterns and how it's been designed and cultivated over time +• A comparison between the Jordan River and other major rivers in history, such as the Nile in Egypt +• The psychological impact of seeing the overflowing Jordan River on people who have lived in the desert for a long time +• The parallel between the Jordan River's significance to ancient cultures and its current importance as a source of fresh water +• The strength of the God of the Bible compared to the gods of the Canaanites +• The importance of stepping into a river (metaphorically) as a symbol of trusting and following God +• Consecrating oneself for God's work and being marked with purpose +• Faith as a demonstration of trust in God, even in scary or uncertain situations +• The contrast between faith then and now, particularly with the example of Jesus' baptism +• The call to live for Jesus and serve others +• Calling to live like Jesus and being called by God +• Faith making one take risks and do wild things, but not alone +• Consecrating oneself for amazing things from the Lord +• Cadets' definition of a Christian: reverent, obedient, compassionate, consecrated, trustworthy, pure, grateful, loyal, industrious, and cheerful +• A generation of men being set apart for God's work +• The world needing a change and God calling to step into the river +• Commitment to Jesus and following Him +• Prayer for power from Jesus to transform cadets into His image +• Invocation to God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit +• Surrendering one's life and heart to God +• Acceptance of atonement through Christ's sacrifice +• Commitment to follow Jesus' leading +• Acknowledgment of God's love and mercy +• Invitation for worshipers to remain and engage in fellowship +• Discussion of upcoming events, including a prayer partner and clearing chairs for table setup +• The joy of the Lord is mentioned as a source of strength +• Walking by faith will result in being strong to be delivered and kept safe +• A repetitive phrase "so" is used throughout the transcript \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - January 29, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - January 29, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..ad420b6c3ba80547cfff4b877f80fdd4dc99df63 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - January 29, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1339 @@ +[0.00 --> 22.96] You Traded Riches +[24.40 --> 26.08] To Run To +[26.32 --> 27.82] Myибin +[27.82 --> 29.14] Oh my +[29.14 --> 32.22] Oh my redeemer. +[33.28 --> 36.76] You take the pieces. +[38.84 --> 42.12] And turn them to praises. +[42.50 --> 46.58] Oh my redeemer. +[48.26 --> 53.78] Oh my redeemer. +[53.78 --> 83.76] Oh my redeemer. +[83.78 --> 89.62] Oh my redeemer. +[91.28 --> 96.84] Oh my redeemer. +[99.78 --> 103.78] Love I cannot deny. +[104.78 --> 107.10] Sure as the morning light. +[107.56 --> 111.54] Jesus my redeemer. +[111.54 --> 117.54] Now I'm not ashamed. +[118.82 --> 120.54] To you be the highest praise. +[121.92 --> 125.94] Jesus my redeemer. +[127.38 --> 129.46] My redeemer. +[129.46 --> 143.46] No other one. +[143.46 --> 146.84] So glorious. +[146.84 --> 153.84] You outshine the sun. +[153.84 --> 157.84] No other love. +[157.84 --> 160.84] Like Jesus. +[160.84 --> 165.84] You outshine the sun. +[165.84 --> 168.84] You outshine the sun. +[171.84 --> 175.84] You outshine the sun. +[175.84 --> 178.84] You outshine the sun. +[178.84 --> 183.22] You outshine the sun. +[185.84 --> 186.02] Yeah. +[186.02 --> 190.84] You outshine the sun. +[190.84 --> 192.84] Yeah. +[192.84 --> 193.84] You outshine the sun. +[193.84 --> 194.00] Yeah. +[201.84 --> 203.84] You outshine. +[203.84 --> 205.84] You outshine. +[205.84 --> 206.80] Yeah. +[206.80 --> 206.90] You outshine. +[206.90 --> 207.90] Yeah. +[207.90 --> 211.84] Love I cannot deny. +[211.84 --> 214.34] Sure as a moment lie +[214.34 --> 219.04] Jesus, my Redeemer +[219.04 --> 225.64] Now I'm not ashamed +[225.64 --> 228.88] To you be the highest praise +[228.88 --> 233.36] Jesus, my Redeemer +[233.36 --> 236.92] My Redeemer, my Redeemer +[241.84 --> 251.84] Now you shine +[251.84 --> 256.84] How you shine +[256.84 --> 261.84] My Redeemer +[271.84 --> 291.64] How you shine +[291.64 --> 293.90] How you shine +[293.90 --> 301.98] 突. +[301.98 --> 306.60] In our hearts +[306.60 --> 319.98] Yeah, yeah +[319.98 --> 331.12] Today I choose +[331.12 --> 334.90] To follow you +[334.90 --> 339.12] Today I choose +[339.12 --> 344.12] To give my yes to you +[344.12 --> 348.12] Today I choose +[348.12 --> 352.62] To hear your voice and live +[352.62 --> 356.12] Today I choose +[356.12 --> 360.12] To follow you +[361.12 --> 366.12] As for me, my house +[366.12 --> 370.22] We will serve you +[370.22 --> 374.12] As for me, my house +[374.12 --> 379.12] We will spend my life on you +[379.12 --> 381.12] Today +[381.12 --> 392.12] Today I choose +[392.12 --> 396.12] To follow you +[396.12 --> 403.12] Today I choose +[403.12 --> 405.12] Today I choose +[405.12 --> 408.12] Today I choose +[408.12 --> 413.12] Today I choose +[413.12 --> 415.12] To hear your voice and live +[415.12 --> 417.12] Today I choose +[417.12 --> 422.44] To follow you +[422.44 --> 427.84] As for me, my house +[427.84 --> 431.74] We will serve you +[431.74 --> 436.14] As for me, my house +[436.14 --> 440.98] We will spend our lives on you +[440.98 --> 446.74] As for me, my house +[446.74 --> 450.90] We will serve you +[450.90 --> 455.32] As for me, my house +[455.32 --> 460.12] We will spend our lives on you +[460.12 --> 461.68] Today +[461.68 --> 473.44] Wonderful counselor +[473.44 --> 477.16] Everlasting father +[477.16 --> 480.24] Eternal king +[480.24 --> 482.44] Lord of hosts +[482.44 --> 485.60] Willingly we follow +[485.60 --> 490.24] You're the wonderful counselor +[490.24 --> 494.10] Everlasting father +[494.10 --> 496.82] Eternal king +[496.82 --> 497.82] Eternal king +[497.82 --> 499.42] Lord of hosts +[499.42 --> 503.10] Willingly we follow +[503.10 --> 509.48] Today I choose +[509.48 --> 513.20] To follow you +[513.20 --> 517.48] Today I choose +[517.48 --> 523.38] To give my yes to you +[523.38 --> 526.52] Today I choose +[526.52 --> 531.06] To hear your voice and live +[531.06 --> 534.48] Today I choose +[534.48 --> 539.48] To follow you +[539.48 --> 541.48] To follow you +[541.48 --> 546.48] Gonna follow you +[546.48 --> 548.32] 歡迎 +[548.32 --> 549.18] To 해�OUR +[549.18 --> 550.20] 皆 +[550.20 --> 550.94] attributes +[550.94 --> 563.28] To mimes +[563.28 --> 564.14] After +[564.14 --> 564.78] To +[565.12 --> 567.08] Rim +[567.08 --> 581.64] To the river I am +[581.64 --> 591.50] Good morning. +[591.50 --> 591.80] Good morning. +[593.88 --> 596.78] Alright, that was pretty awful. +[597.08 --> 597.98] Good morning. +[599.48 --> 601.04] Hey, much better. +[601.18 --> 602.98] Welcome to church. +[603.24 --> 603.92] My name is Chris. +[604.12 --> 605.84] I am one of the pastors here. +[606.00 --> 610.70] And it's my privilege, along with a few others, to lead in worship. +[610.88 --> 614.20] If you are a regular worshiper here with us and you look around, +[614.32 --> 618.78] you might see this middle section is filled out a little bit differently today. +[618.78 --> 624.50] And we are really excited to welcome and to host the Fraser Valley Cadet Clubs. +[624.50 --> 627.88] And so, boys, counselors, welcome to Emmanuel. +[628.40 --> 631.14] I hope and pray that today is awesome for you. +[631.56 --> 634.78] Maybe I should say that today is amazing for you. +[635.32 --> 638.20] Because amazing is your theme verse. +[638.30 --> 638.96] More on that later. +[639.70 --> 640.44] There's going to be a quiz. +[640.44 --> 645.86] Kevin laughed at me there. +[646.04 --> 646.26] Anyway. +[647.46 --> 649.24] It is indeed Cadet Sunday. +[649.38 --> 651.12] And we're excited to share in that. +[651.22 --> 654.26] As more people are filing in throughout the course, +[654.38 --> 658.62] just be mindful that we're going to, we possibly, anyway, are going to be tight this morning. +[658.70 --> 660.36] So make room for the people around you. +[661.18 --> 663.12] Before we begin in earnest, there's a couple announcements. +[663.38 --> 664.86] And so, Josh, I'm going to get you to come up. +[665.24 --> 668.06] And then while Josh is on his way up, I will just remind you, +[668.38 --> 672.48] if you're in our youth program, tonight is HCBC. +[672.86 --> 676.00] And so if you have any questions on what that looks like or times or locations, +[676.56 --> 677.20] you can get Kevin. +[677.36 --> 678.12] He will let you know. +[678.12 --> 688.20] For the young adults today, at 7 p.m., we have Giant Dutch Blitz here. +[688.54 --> 691.80] It is also a part of our Greater Young Adults Ministry with Willoughby CRC, +[693.10 --> 696.56] Fleetwood CRC, Maple Ridge CRC, and potentially New Life, +[696.90 --> 699.86] who are all going to be coming over to play Giant Dutch Blitz +[699.86 --> 702.76] with our Giant Dutch Blitz cards against our church. +[703.10 --> 706.56] So, and since we're the ones that own the cards, we need to make sure that we win. +[706.56 --> 710.88] So I need all of you to go to keep the honor of our church. +[712.60 --> 713.32] Thank you. +[713.44 --> 715.44] It's at 7 p.m. here. +[719.46 --> 719.98] Okay. +[720.34 --> 724.52] We are going to start our worship together with God's greeting. +[724.72 --> 727.66] And so I'm going to invite you, as you are able to stand, +[728.58 --> 731.14] we will receive God's greeting together. +[731.14 --> 737.98] We gather in the presence of our good God. +[738.06 --> 740.90] He is in this place with us. +[741.04 --> 743.80] And so receive his greeting. +[745.46 --> 749.02] Grace, mercy, and peace to you. +[749.24 --> 753.44] From God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, his Son, and our Savior, +[753.90 --> 756.28] through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[756.90 --> 757.68] All God's people said? +[757.68 --> 758.24] Amen. +[759.00 --> 759.24] Amen. +[759.40 --> 763.06] I'm going to invite you just to take this time to greet those around you +[763.06 --> 764.06] with whom you are worshiping. +[764.28 --> 766.18] Handshake, fist bump, however you like. +[766.70 --> 768.38] Pass the peace of Christ this morning. +[768.38 --> 798.36] Thank you. +[798.38 --> 828.36] Thank you. +[828.38 --> 830.38] I am the Allied Councilor here at Langley Emanuel. +[831.16 --> 836.10] We're going to begin this morning by inviting the cadets from all clubs to stand up and +[836.10 --> 837.30] reciting our landmarks. +[837.64 --> 839.62] And afterwards, I'll lead you through our cadet litany. +[840.58 --> 843.22] So boys, Councilors, if you could all stand up. +[848.52 --> 849.56] All right, cadets. +[849.84 --> 850.62] What is your motto? +[851.74 --> 852.22] Cadets. +[852.38 --> 853.14] Cadets. +[853.14 --> 864.82] cadets what is your verse cadets what is your code +[875.54 --> 879.54] cadets what is your pledge +[883.14 --> 896.82] all right i invite the rest of you now to stand as well as we lead you through the litany +[899.38 --> 904.10] so our call to worship this morning is based on this year's one word cadet theme amazing +[904.90 --> 910.26] and this litany based on verses from psalm 8 and psalm 24 acknowledges what an amazing god we have +[913.14 --> 917.62] okay that's +[919.30 --> 930.42] the earth is the lord's and everything in it +[930.42 --> 942.10] when i consider the heavens the work of your fingers +[942.10 --> 953.54] human beings that you care for them +[953.54 --> 962.58] who is this king of glory +[962.58 --> 969.46] who is this king of glory +[969.46 --> 979.62] lord oh lord how majestic is your name in all the earth +[980.26 --> 985.86] in joshua 3 verse 5 joshua told the israelites to consecrate themselves for tomorrow the lord +[985.86 --> 998.02] will do amazing things among you +[998.02 --> 1011.22] will be +[1011.22 --> 1016.18] so +[1016.18 --> 1030.92] Father in heaven, how we love you +[1030.92 --> 1036.72] We lift your name in all the earth +[1036.72 --> 1042.18] May your kingdom be established in our praises +[1042.18 --> 1047.98] As your people declare your mighty words +[1047.98 --> 1053.74] Blessed be the Lord God Almighty +[1053.74 --> 1059.90] Who was and is and is to come +[1059.90 --> 1065.54] Blessed be the Lord God Almighty +[1065.54 --> 1071.54] Who reigns forevermore +[1071.54 --> 1077.34] Father of mercy be exalted +[1077.34 --> 1083.62] May Jesus' name be lifted high +[1083.62 --> 1088.86] For the sacrifice of love has won my pardon +[1088.86 --> 1094.72] And its resurrection power gives me life +[1094.72 --> 1100.52] Blessed be the Lord God Almighty +[1100.52 --> 1106.42] Who was and is and is to come +[1106.42 --> 1112.10] Blessed be the Lord God Almighty +[1112.10 --> 1118.10] Who reigns forevermore +[1118.10 --> 1123.90] Blessed be the Lord God Almighty +[1123.90 --> 1129.90] Who was and is and is to come +[1129.90 --> 1135.62] Blessed be the Lord God Almighty +[1135.62 --> 1141.42] Who reigns forevermore +[1141.42 --> 1147.22] Lord God Almighty +[1147.22 --> 1152.90] Phillips star +[1153.02 --> 1157.78] jack +[1177.22 --> 1185.36] Lord, I come, I confess +[1185.36 --> 1191.20] Thou in here I find my rest +[1191.20 --> 1197.30] And without you I fall apart +[1197.30 --> 1204.36] You're the one that guides my heart +[1204.36 --> 1212.66] Lord, I need you, oh, I need you +[1212.66 --> 1218.52] Every hour I need you +[1218.52 --> 1224.28] My one defense, my righteousness +[1224.28 --> 1229.42] Oh God, how I need you +[1229.42 --> 1238.64] Where sin runs deep, your grace is more +[1238.64 --> 1244.50] Where grace is found is where you are +[1244.50 --> 1250.42] And where you are, Lord, I am free +[1250.42 --> 1256.80] Holiness is Christ in me +[1256.80 --> 1262.00] And where you are, Lord, I am free +[1262.00 --> 1269.64] Holiness is Christ in me +[1269.64 --> 1277.74] Lord, I need you, oh, I need you +[1277.74 --> 1283.44] Every hour I need you +[1283.44 --> 1289.00] My one defense, my righteousness +[1289.00 --> 1293.86] Oh God, how I need you +[1293.86 --> 1298.74] So teach my song to rise to you +[1298.74 --> 1304.44] When temptation comes my way +[1304.44 --> 1309.08] And when I cannot stand, I'll fall on you +[1309.08 --> 1314.24] Jesus, you're my hope and stay +[1314.24 --> 1319.40] And when I cannot stand, I'll fall on you +[1319.40 --> 1324.62] Jesus, you're my hope and stay +[1324.62 --> 1333.86] Lord, I need you, oh, I need you +[1333.86 --> 1339.46] Every hour I need you +[1339.46 --> 1344.94] My one defense, my righteousness +[1344.94 --> 1349.84] Oh God, how I need you +[1349.84 --> 1356.74] Lord, I need you, oh, I need you +[1356.74 --> 1362.38] Every hour I need you +[1362.38 --> 1368.04] My one defense, my righteousness +[1368.04 --> 1373.76] Oh God, how I need you +[1373.76 --> 1382.20] Pray with me +[1382.20 --> 1386.98] Our Father in heaven, we come before you this morning +[1386.98 --> 1389.34] Recognizing how much we need you +[1389.34 --> 1393.46] How much we need your love, your mercy, and your grace +[1393.46 --> 1395.74] God, each of us has sinned +[1395.74 --> 1398.60] Whether it be in our thoughts, our words, or our deeds +[1398.60 --> 1402.24] We are often so concerned with what we think +[1402.24 --> 1404.26] Are the important things in our lives +[1404.26 --> 1406.46] That we fail to recognize you +[1406.46 --> 1408.18] In each of our circumstances +[1408.18 --> 1411.82] Lord, we confess we have not always loved you +[1411.82 --> 1412.86] With our whole heart +[1412.86 --> 1414.76] Nor served you as we should +[1414.76 --> 1417.32] We have not always loved others +[1417.32 --> 1418.94] As we have loved ourselves +[1418.94 --> 1422.00] We have not always been salt and light +[1422.00 --> 1422.96] In this world +[1422.96 --> 1426.42] In Romans we read that there is not one of us +[1426.42 --> 1427.28] Who is righteous +[1427.28 --> 1428.88] Not one +[1428.88 --> 1432.62] But Lord, we thank you for the amazing hope +[1432.62 --> 1433.92] And assurance we have +[1433.92 --> 1436.84] That righteousness is available to us +[1436.84 --> 1439.30] Through the faith we have in Christ's death +[1439.30 --> 1440.98] For us on the cross +[1440.98 --> 1444.06] That we can have bright hope for tomorrow +[1444.06 --> 1448.10] Father God, through Jesus we pray for mercy +[1448.10 --> 1449.58] We pray for your forgiveness +[1449.58 --> 1452.40] We thank you for your steadfast love +[1452.40 --> 1454.64] And mercies that never cease +[1454.64 --> 1456.58] And are new every morning +[1456.58 --> 1459.46] Great is your faithfulness, oh God +[1459.46 --> 1461.46] In Jesus' name we pray +[1461.46 --> 1462.56] Amen +[1462.56 --> 1477.34] Pour over +[1477.34 --> 1502.04] Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father. +[1502.04 --> 1509.66] There is no shadow of turning with thee. +[1510.32 --> 1517.12] Thou changest not, thy compassions may fail not. +[1517.38 --> 1523.74] As thou hast been, thou forever wilt be. +[1523.74 --> 1530.74] Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness. +[1530.74 --> 1537.74] Morning by morning new mercies I see. +[1538.68 --> 1544.74] All I have needed, thy hand hath provided. +[1545.84 --> 1551.92] Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me. +[1551.92 --> 1560.92] Summer and winter and springtime and harvest. +[1560.92 --> 1566.92] Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above. +[1566.92 --> 1573.92] Join with all nature in manifold witness. +[1574.86 --> 1580.92] To thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. +[1581.92 --> 1587.92] Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness. +[1587.92 --> 1594.92] Morning by morning new mercies I see. +[1594.92 --> 1601.92] All I have needed, thy hand hath provided. +[1601.92 --> 1608.92] Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me. +[1608.92 --> 1609.92] Lord, unto me. +[1609.92 --> 1617.92] Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth. +[1617.92 --> 1623.92] Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide. +[1623.92 --> 1630.92] Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. +[1630.92 --> 1637.92] Blessings of mine with ten thousand beside. +[1637.92 --> 1644.92] Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness. +[1644.92 --> 1645.92] Lord, unto me. +[1645.92 --> 1651.92] Morning by morning new mercies I see. +[1651.92 --> 1658.92] All I have needed, thy hand hath provided. +[1658.92 --> 1665.92] Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me. +[1665.92 --> 1669.92] Gentleman favorite person to honor. +[1672.92 --> 1678.92] Happy today andHN. +[1678.92 --> 1679.92] じسم. +[1680.92 --> 1686.92] sh Industans +[1686.92 --> 1689.92] gjithing +[1689.92 --> 1710.00] Purify my heart +[1710.00 --> 1713.70] Let me be as gold +[1713.70 --> 1716.62] And precious silver +[1716.62 --> 1720.48] Purify my heart +[1720.48 --> 1724.48] Let me be as gold +[1724.48 --> 1727.14] Pure gold +[1727.14 --> 1730.90] Refine and shine +[1730.90 --> 1736.74] My heart's one desire +[1736.74 --> 1741.56] Is to be holy +[1741.56 --> 1747.14] Set apart for you, Lord +[1747.14 --> 1751.82] I choose to be holy +[1751.82 --> 1757.42] Set apart for you, my master +[1757.42 --> 1762.42] Ready to do your will +[1762.42 --> 1770.00] Purify my heart +[1770.00 --> 1772.28] Cleanse me from within +[1772.28 --> 1776.38] And make me holy +[1776.38 --> 1780.12] Purify my heart +[1780.12 --> 1783.88] Cleanse me from my sin +[1783.88 --> 1786.68] Deep within +[1786.68 --> 1790.28] Refine and shine +[1790.28 --> 1795.86] My heart's one desire +[1795.86 --> 1800.54] Is to be holy +[1800.54 --> 1805.96] Set apart for you, Lord +[1805.96 --> 1810.66] I choose to be holy +[1810.66 --> 1816.54] Set apart for you, my master +[1816.54 --> 1822.12] Ready to do your will +[1822.12 --> 1823.12] Ready to do your will +[1823.12 --> 1824.12] Ready to do your will +[1824.12 --> 1825.12] Ready to do your will +[1825.12 --> 1827.12] Refine and shine +[1827.12 --> 1829.12] My heart's one desire +[1829.12 --> 1833.12] My heart's one desire +[1833.12 --> 1838.12] Is to be holy +[1838.12 --> 1844.06] Set apart for you, Lord +[1844.06 --> 1849.64] I choose to be holy +[1849.64 --> 1854.64] Set apart for you, my master +[1854.64 --> 1857.64] Ready to do your will +[1857.64 --> 1858.64] Set apart for you, my master +[1858.64 --> 1860.64] Ready to do your will +[1860.64 --> 1865.64] Set apart for you, my master +[1865.64 --> 1889.74] Good morning +[1889.74 --> 1893.58] Great to see so many cadets +[1893.58 --> 1894.48] And leaders out today +[1894.48 --> 1896.50] My name is Daryl +[1896.50 --> 1897.26] I'm one of the leaders +[1897.26 --> 1898.28] For the Fraser Valley +[1898.28 --> 1899.22] Regional Cadets +[1899.22 --> 1900.86] And today's special offering +[1900.86 --> 1902.34] Is for the Calvinist Cadet Corps +[1902.34 --> 1904.80] The cadets program's purpose +[1904.80 --> 1905.74] Is to provide churches +[1905.74 --> 1906.80] With a unique ministry +[1906.80 --> 1907.96] That will enable them +[1907.96 --> 1908.96] To effectively share +[1908.96 --> 1910.06] Christ's love with boys +[1910.06 --> 1911.70] In their church and community +[1911.70 --> 1913.90] It is a joy to be a part +[1913.90 --> 1914.42] Of the ministry +[1914.42 --> 1915.82] And see the positive effects +[1915.82 --> 1916.28] It has +[1916.28 --> 1917.78] Next week's offering +[1917.78 --> 1919.06] Is for the friendship ministry +[1919.06 --> 1920.82] And thank you for your generosity +[1920.82 --> 1922.50] And support for the cadet program +[1922.50 --> 1935.50] The splendor of the king +[1935.50 --> 1948.50] The splendor of the king +[1948.50 --> 1953.50] Clothed in majesty +[1953.50 --> 1955.50] Let all the earth rejoice +[1955.50 --> 1957.50] Let all the earth rejoice +[1957.50 --> 1960.50] All the earth rejoice +[1960.50 --> 1966.50] He wraps himself in light +[1966.50 --> 1972.50] And darkness tries to hide +[1972.50 --> 1975.50] And trembles at his voice +[1975.50 --> 1985.50] How great is our God +[1985.50 --> 1987.50] Sing with me +[1987.50 --> 1991.50] How great is our God +[1991.50 --> 1993.50] And all will see +[1993.50 --> 1995.50] How great +[1995.50 --> 2001.50] How great is our God +[2001.50 --> 2003.50] Age to age +[2003.50 --> 2005.50] Age to age +[2005.50 --> 2008.50] Age to age +[2008.50 --> 2009.50] He stands +[2009.50 --> 2011.50] And time is in His hands +[2011.50 --> 2016.50] And time is in His hands +[2016.50 --> 2019.50] Begin and end +[2019.50 --> 2021.50] Begin and end +[2021.50 --> 2022.50] Begin and end +[2022.50 --> 2028.50] And God hit three in one +[2028.50 --> 2048.50] Ke bЗ +[2048.50 --> 2066.30] We are worthy of all of this +[2078.50 --> 2091.54] And my heart will sing how great He's our God, oh He's our name +[2091.54 --> 2103.00] He's the name above all names You are worthy of all praise +[2103.00 --> 2114.00] And my heart will sing how great He's our God, oh He's our name +[2114.00 --> 2123.00] How great, how great He's our God, oh He's our name +[2123.00 --> 2128.00] How great, He's our God, oh He's our name +[2128.00 --> 2142.00] And all will see how great, how great He's our God, oh He's our name +[2142.00 --> 2152.00] You're the name above all names You are worthy of all praise +[2152.00 --> 2166.00] And my heart will sing how great He's our God, oh He's our name +[2166.00 --> 2178.00] You're the name above all names He is worthy of all praise +[2178.00 --> 2186.00] And my heart will sing how great He's our God, oh He's our name +[2196.00 --> 2202.00] Good morning everyone, if you are a child and you are age 3 up to grade 4 +[2202.00 --> 2206.00] You can come and join us up at the front here for Kids Corner +[2206.00 --> 2212.00] And then following that if you're visiting and you have a child within that age who's not a cadet staying here +[2212.00 --> 2217.00] You're welcome to follow us out for our children's worship time program +[2217.00 --> 2221.00] I think someone has stolen my seat, can you guys go on the ground? +[2221.00 --> 2223.00] Oh, so silly, alright +[2223.00 --> 2225.00] Oh, I don't know +[2225.00 --> 2231.00] Alright, good morning everybody +[2231.00 --> 2234.00] Oh, you're so quiet, you're still waking up +[2234.00 --> 2236.00] Oh, good morning +[2236.00 --> 2242.00] Today we are going to talk about people that we learn things from +[2242.00 --> 2246.00] Does anyone here know how to tie their shoes? +[2246.00 --> 2249.00] Oh, lots of you, who taught you how to tie your shoes? +[2249.00 --> 2251.00] Your mom +[2251.00 --> 2252.00] Your mom +[2252.00 --> 2253.00] Your mom +[2253.00 --> 2254.00] YouTube +[2254.00 --> 2255.00] Yeah, yeah +[2255.00 --> 2258.00] The teacher of the 2023 +[2258.00 --> 2264.00] How about, can anyone do like a somersault or some sort of like cartwheel business? +[2264.00 --> 2265.00] Yeah, yeah +[2265.00 --> 2267.00] Who taught you guys how to do that? +[2267.00 --> 2268.00] Who taught you how to do a cartwheel? +[2268.00 --> 2269.00] No one? +[2269.00 --> 2272.00] You just one day were like, I'm going to try doing this +[2272.00 --> 2273.00] Your friends +[2273.00 --> 2274.00] Or your mom +[2274.00 --> 2275.00] Okay +[2275.00 --> 2277.00] Haley +[2277.00 --> 2284.00] So we're going to talk about how we can learn from others and how we learn from Jesus +[2284.00 --> 2287.00] But how he also asks us to teach other people +[2287.00 --> 2291.00] And so we get to both be taught and also be teachers to other people +[2291.00 --> 2296.00] So before we go, we'll just stand up quick and do our blessing +[2296.00 --> 2299.00] And I'll invite everyone here to stand up as well +[2299.00 --> 2303.00] And to give and receive the blessing for the kids as well +[2303.00 --> 2306.00] And if you're not sure what we're doing, look around and follow along +[2306.00 --> 2307.00] It's pretty simple +[2307.00 --> 2308.00] Simple +[2308.00 --> 2309.00] Alright, that's it +[2309.00 --> 2310.00] Alright, that's it +[2310.00 --> 2311.00] Alright, that's it +[2311.00 --> 2312.00] One, two, three +[2312.00 --> 2314.00] And also with you +[2314.00 --> 2342.00] Good morning +[2342.00 --> 2343.00] Good morning +[2343.00 --> 2344.00] My name is Dave +[2344.00 --> 2346.00] I'm one of the elders at our church +[2346.00 --> 2350.00] And it is my turn to lead us in our church family prayer +[2350.00 --> 2353.00] A couple of announcements before we do so +[2353.00 --> 2358.00] We have been praying for Leanne's dad, my father-in-law for the last little while +[2358.00 --> 2359.00] As he deals with cancer +[2359.00 --> 2365.00] And for a while we were expecting a very short time with us +[2365.00 --> 2368.00] He's been hanging around a lot longer than anyone expected +[2368.00 --> 2371.00] And they've decided that treatment is a good option after all +[2371.00 --> 2373.00] So there's some progress +[2373.00 --> 2378.00] We get word that Ellen White fell and injured her knee +[2378.00 --> 2381.00] Movement is even more difficult than normal for her +[2381.00 --> 2385.00] She may need some assistance +[2385.00 --> 2387.00] Please keep her in your prayers +[2387.00 --> 2391.00] And we've been told that Peter Rollman's uncle Art +[2391.00 --> 2395.00] Was killed in a serious car crash yesterday +[2395.00 --> 2399.00] They were on their way home to Ontario from visiting BC +[2399.00 --> 2402.00] His aunt Jeanette is in hospital recovering +[2402.00 --> 2409.00] We pray for the peace of Christ in the midst of grief and mourning and questions to God +[2409.00 --> 2412.00] Shall we pray to our Father? +[2412.00 --> 2419.00] Father, it is good that we are all here +[2419.00 --> 2421.00] This is the day that you have made +[2421.00 --> 2423.00] We rejoice and we are glad in it +[2423.00 --> 2425.00] It is very good for us to be here +[2425.00 --> 2428.00] We come together on this Sunday to celebrate your name +[2428.00 --> 2432.00] And on this Lord's Day we gather with Christians everywhere +[2432.00 --> 2435.00] To hear your word and to sing your praises +[2435.00 --> 2439.00] We praise you and we celebrate your goodness in our lives +[2439.00 --> 2443.00] Father, in this time of confession +[2443.00 --> 2446.00] We confess our sins and our failings +[2446.00 --> 2449.00] We have not lived up to what you require of us +[2449.00 --> 2453.00] We do not act justly, love mercy, or walk humbly with our God +[2453.00 --> 2456.00] We confess that we still have our idols +[2456.00 --> 2462.00] Whether it be money, career, possessions, politics, ideology +[2462.00 --> 2467.00] Anything that we give preeminence to rather than to you +[2467.00 --> 2471.00] Help us to remember to focus our attention on you +[2471.00 --> 2475.00] Because in you we live and breathe and have our being +[2475.00 --> 2479.00] Father, we thank you for the good things in our lives +[2479.00 --> 2481.00] We thank you for the weather that we have today +[2481.00 --> 2484.00] Where we can see the blue sky and to enjoy your creation +[2484.00 --> 2487.00] And we say that this is the day that the Lord has made +[2487.00 --> 2490.00] We rejoice and be glad in it +[2490.00 --> 2493.00] Father, we thank you for the leadership of our church +[2493.00 --> 2495.00] And thank you for Pastor Chris and Pastor Kevin +[2495.00 --> 2499.00] We ask that you help them to faithfully share your word with us +[2499.00 --> 2503.00] We thank you for the many ministries and many volunteers that we have in our church +[2503.00 --> 2512.00] Whether it be nursery, children's worship time, gems, youth, young adults, coffee break, care groups, seniors, and men's groups +[2512.00 --> 2517.00] Particularly, we thank you for the cadets and the Calvinist Cadet Corps +[2517.00 --> 2523.00] An organization where men can help boys to be more Christ-like in all areas of life +[2523.00 --> 2527.00] And to help them to live for Jesus in all that they do +[2527.00 --> 2531.00] Father, we thank you for the theme verse that we could have today +[2531.00 --> 2533.00] Coming from Joshua +[2533.00 --> 2537.00] Where as they enter, as the Israelites enter the Promised Land +[2537.00 --> 2541.00] And as we take part in your kingdom +[2541.00 --> 2545.00] Like the Israelites, we consecrate ourselves +[2545.00 --> 2550.00] For tomorrow you will do amazing things among us, for us, and through us +[2550.00 --> 2558.00] Father, we continue to pray for the needs and concerns that our congregation, our greater community, and the world has +[2558.00 --> 2563.00] We pray again for the war in Ukraine, with the unrest that we have there +[2563.00 --> 2566.00] All the people who are suffering from the hardship of war +[2566.00 --> 2570.00] As we think about the escalation that happens +[2570.00 --> 2573.00] And pondering what Western involvement could be +[2573.00 --> 2577.00] We pray that you will be at that troubled place as they go through this troubled time +[2577.00 --> 2580.00] Father, we pray for Margaret De Vries +[2580.00 --> 2582.00] We think about Margaret De Vries +[2582.00 --> 2586.00] A founding member of this church who has passed on +[2586.00 --> 2588.00] She was known and loved by many +[2588.00 --> 2590.00] We thank you for the life that she could lead +[2590.00 --> 2594.00] We ask that you be with the family as they go through a time of grieving +[2594.00 --> 2602.00] We think about Jackie Birkenpass with getting her CAT scan to pinpoint the correct location of her cancer +[2602.00 --> 2607.00] And we pray for wisdom and insight that they will be able to figure out what is the next step in her treatment +[2607.00 --> 2610.00] We pray for Benita Smith +[2610.00 --> 2617.00] We thank you for the good news that currently they cannot locate any mass of cancer +[2617.00 --> 2621.00] We pray that you will keep watch over her as she watches over her health +[2621.00 --> 2628.00] We think about the passing of Helen Hanson, Maria Grimm's stepmother +[2628.00 --> 2631.00] And we pray that they will feel your comfort too +[2631.00 --> 2637.00] We pray for Terry Meshaw, Leanne's father +[2637.00 --> 2642.00] We thank you for her bit of progress as he continues to face his illness and face his cancer +[2642.00 --> 2645.00] We pray that you will be very close to them +[2645.00 --> 2648.00] We think about Ellen White who fell and injured her knee +[2648.00 --> 2652.00] We, it will be, she will be immobile for a little while +[2652.00 --> 2657.00] We pray that you will be with her as she goes through that recovery +[2657.00 --> 2660.00] And that she will feel the love and presence of people around her +[2660.00 --> 2662.00] And that she will feel it from you too +[2662.00 --> 2667.00] And we think about the serious accident for Art and Jeanette +[2667.00 --> 2671.00] With the loss of Art's life +[2671.00 --> 2674.00] It's difficult news to hear +[2674.00 --> 2677.00] We pray that you will be with Peter and everyone in his family +[2677.00 --> 2680.00] That they will feel your love and your presence +[2680.00 --> 2683.00] Father, we pray for us too +[2683.00 --> 2686.00] We look forward to this service ahead for this Cadet Sunday +[2686.00 --> 2690.00] And the theme that we get to experience +[2690.00 --> 2693.00] Because you are amazing +[2693.00 --> 2695.00] Amen +[2710.00 --> 2720.00] Early in the morning, Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan +[2720.00 --> 2723.00] Where they camped before crossing over +[2723.00 --> 2728.00] After three days, the officers went throughout the camp, giving orders to the people +[2728.00 --> 2731.00] When you see the ark of the covenant +[2731.00 --> 2734.00] The Lord your God and the Levitical priests carrying it +[2734.00 --> 2737.00] You are to move out from your positions and follow it +[2737.00 --> 2740.00] Then you will know which way to go +[2740.00 --> 2742.00] Since you have never been this way before +[2742.00 --> 2746.00] But keep a distance of about 2,000 cubits +[2746.00 --> 2747.00] Between you and the ark +[2747.00 --> 2749.00] Do not go near it +[2749.00 --> 2750.00] Joshua told the people +[2750.00 --> 2753.00] Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow +[2753.00 --> 2755.00] The Lord will do amazing things among you +[2755.00 --> 2758.00] Joshua said to the priests +[2758.00 --> 2760.00] Take up the ark of the covenant +[2760.00 --> 2762.00] And pass on ahead of the people +[2762.00 --> 2764.00] So they took it up and went ahead of them +[2764.00 --> 2766.00] And the Lord said to Joshua +[2766.00 --> 2769.00] Today I will begin to exalt you +[2769.00 --> 2771.00] In the eyes of all Israel +[2771.00 --> 2773.00] So they may know that I am with you +[2773.00 --> 2776.00] As I was with Moses +[2776.00 --> 2779.00] Tell the priests who carry the ark of the covenant +[2779.00 --> 2782.00] When you reach the edge of the Jordan's waters +[2782.00 --> 2785.00] Go and stand in the river +[2788.00 --> 2790.00] Joshua said to the Israelites +[2790.00 --> 2793.00] Come here and listen to the words of the Lord your God +[2793.00 --> 2797.00] This is how you will know that the living God is among you +[2797.00 --> 2800.00] And that he will certainly drive out before you +[2800.00 --> 2802.00] The Canaanites +[2802.00 --> 2803.00] The Hittites +[2803.00 --> 2804.00] The Hivites +[2804.00 --> 2805.00] The Perizzites +[2805.00 --> 2806.00] The Gassizites +[2806.00 --> 2807.00] The Amorites +[2807.00 --> 2808.00] The Amorites +[2808.00 --> 2809.00] And The Jebusites +[2809.00 --> 2811.00] See the ark of the covenant +[2811.00 --> 2814.00] Of the Lord of all the earth +[2814.00 --> 2816.00] Will go into the Jordan ahead of you +[2816.00 --> 2820.00] Now then choose twelve men from the tribes of Israel +[2820.00 --> 2822.00] One from each tribe +[2822.00 --> 2826.00] And as soon as the priests who carry the ark of the Lord +[2826.00 --> 2830.00] The Lord of all the earth set foot in the Jordan +[2830.00 --> 2833.00] Its waters flowing downstream will be cut off +[2833.00 --> 2835.00] And stand up in a heap +[2835.00 --> 2840.00] So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan +[2840.00 --> 2844.00] The priests carrying the ark of the covenant went ahead of them +[2844.00 --> 2849.00] Now the Jordan is at flood stage all during harvest +[2849.00 --> 2854.00] Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan +[2854.00 --> 2856.00] And their feet touched the water's end +[2856.00 --> 2859.00] The water from upstream stopped flowing +[2859.00 --> 2863.00] It piled up in a heap a great distance away +[2863.00 --> 2865.00] At a town called Adam +[2865.00 --> 2868.00] In a vincity of Zerathen +[2868.00 --> 2873.00] While the water flowing down to the sea of Abra +[2873.00 --> 2876.00] That is the dead sea was completely cut off +[2876.00 --> 2880.00] So the people crossed over opposite Jericho +[2880.00 --> 2884.00] The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord +[2884.00 --> 2886.00] Stopped in the middle of the Jordan +[2886.00 --> 2888.00] And stood on dry ground +[2888.00 --> 2891.00] While all Israel passed +[2891.00 --> 2894.00] Until the whole nation had completely crossed +[2894.00 --> 2897.00] Crossing on dry ground +[2903.00 --> 2918.00] That was Joshua 3 +[2918.00 --> 2921.00] Thanks Austin and Caleb for reading that so well +[2921.00 --> 2924.00] Caleb, or Austin sorry, came up to me before the service +[2924.00 --> 2927.00] And he's like, look at all the names I have to say +[2927.00 --> 2929.00] I told him he could skip it +[2929.00 --> 2931.00] But he did a great job +[2931.00 --> 2934.00] Excellent work, thank you +[2934.00 --> 2937.00] As we had read for us +[2937.00 --> 2941.00] We're going to look at the story that comes in Joshua 3 +[2941.00 --> 2944.00] And in particular our verse +[2944.00 --> 2946.00] We've already said it this morning +[2946.00 --> 2948.00] In our time together +[2948.00 --> 2952.00] And the theme for the boys this year +[2952.00 --> 2954.00] Is amazing +[2954.00 --> 2956.00] And as I understand it +[2956.00 --> 2959.00] As I've looked at your material for the year +[2959.00 --> 2961.00] And at the stuff that you guys have been talking about +[2961.00 --> 2965.00] What I understand that to be +[2965.00 --> 2967.00] And to focus on +[2967.00 --> 2969.00] Is for us and for you boys +[2969.00 --> 2974.00] To see how amazing God is +[2974.00 --> 2980.00] And how God has done amazing things in the world +[2980.00 --> 2984.00] And will do amazing things in you and with you +[2984.00 --> 2990.00] The theme that we are going to focus on then this morning +[2990.00 --> 2992.00] Continues that +[2992.00 --> 2996.00] And I wonder, is there a cadet here +[2996.00 --> 2999.00] Who has that verse memorized? +[2999.00 --> 3002.00] Joshua 3 verse 5 +[3002.00 --> 3005.00] Do any of you have it memorized? +[3009.00 --> 3010.00] Some of the counselors are like +[3010.00 --> 3012.00] I know one of you does +[3012.00 --> 3017.00] Alright, can we put it on the screen? +[3017.00 --> 3020.00] Joshua told the people +[3020.00 --> 3023.00] Consecrate yourselves +[3023.00 --> 3029.00] For tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you +[3029.00 --> 3032.00] Now the idea, right +[3032.00 --> 3035.00] Is that God will do amazing things +[3035.00 --> 3039.00] For and with and among his people +[3039.00 --> 3044.00] And his people need to be ready for it +[3046.00 --> 3048.00] And that's what Joshua is saying +[3048.00 --> 3050.00] Consecrate yourselves +[3050.00 --> 3052.00] Now that's a word that we don't normally use +[3052.00 --> 3054.00] Although you cadets use it +[3054.00 --> 3055.00] Right? +[3055.00 --> 3057.00] A cadet must be +[3057.00 --> 3058.00] Reverent +[3058.00 --> 3059.00] Obedient +[3059.00 --> 3061.00] Consecrated +[3061.00 --> 3064.00] How many of you know what that word means +[3064.00 --> 3065.00] Every time you say it? +[3067.00 --> 3069.00] How many of you counselors know what that word means +[3069.00 --> 3071.00] Every time you make the boys say it? +[3071.00 --> 3073.00] Sort of? +[3073.00 --> 3074.00] Maybe? +[3074.00 --> 3075.00] Maybe? +[3075.00 --> 3077.00] So consecrated +[3077.00 --> 3079.00] That means to be set apart +[3079.00 --> 3080.00] Right? +[3080.00 --> 3081.00] To be set apart +[3081.00 --> 3082.00] For a purpose +[3083.00 --> 3085.00] To be made holy +[3085.00 --> 3087.00] Actually in Hebrew +[3087.00 --> 3088.00] The word shares a root +[3088.00 --> 3090.00] With the word that we also translate +[3090.00 --> 3091.00] Holy +[3092.00 --> 3093.00] And so God is saying +[3093.00 --> 3095.00] Set yourselves apart +[3095.00 --> 3096.00] Be ready +[3096.00 --> 3099.00] Because I'm going to do amazing things +[3099.00 --> 3102.00] I want you to be ready to see +[3102.00 --> 3104.00] What I am going to do +[3104.00 --> 3105.00] And so that when you see it +[3105.00 --> 3107.00] You can know that it is me +[3107.00 --> 3108.00] God +[3108.00 --> 3109.00] Doing those things +[3111.00 --> 3115.00] And so God wants us to be able to recognize him +[3116.00 --> 3118.00] And he wants you to know +[3118.00 --> 3120.00] What he is asking of you +[3121.00 --> 3124.00] That's what the story in Joshua 3 is about +[3124.00 --> 3127.00] That's what's going on in that text +[3127.00 --> 3129.00] And so for the rest of you +[3129.00 --> 3131.00] I'm going to sort of focus in on the boys this morning +[3131.00 --> 3133.00] And you guys get to listen in on that conversation +[3134.00 --> 3136.00] I trust that you'll find a way to make it applicable +[3137.00 --> 3138.00] To your lives +[3139.00 --> 3140.00] And if you can't +[3140.00 --> 3141.00] Well then talk to the boys +[3141.00 --> 3142.00] They'll tell you how to do it +[3144.00 --> 3145.00] Now here's what I know guys +[3146.00 --> 3148.00] Sometimes when we read Bible stories like this +[3149.00 --> 3150.00] It's really easy to forget +[3151.00 --> 3152.00] That it actually happened +[3153.00 --> 3154.00] That this story +[3155.00 --> 3156.00] Took place in the world +[3156.00 --> 3157.00] That it's not just a story +[3158.00 --> 3159.00] But it's history +[3159.00 --> 3160.00] That it happened in a real place +[3161.00 --> 3162.00] At a real time +[3163.00 --> 3164.00] But because it was like +[3165.00 --> 3167.00] 3,000 or 3,500 years ago +[3168.00 --> 3170.00] Sometimes it's really hard to remember that +[3171.00 --> 3172.00] To make that connection +[3173.00 --> 3174.00] And so to start for you +[3175.00 --> 3176.00] I want you to see it +[3177.00 --> 3178.00] And so Tara can we put the first +[3179.00 --> 3180.00] So who knows what this is +[3181.00 --> 3182.00] Just shout it out +[3183.00 --> 3184.00] Earth +[3184.00 --> 3185.00] Earth +[3185.00 --> 3186.00] Earth +[3186.00 --> 3187.00] Excellent. Now first thing to notice +[3187.00 --> 3188.00] Look it's round +[3190.00 --> 3191.00] Now right in the middle of Earth +[3192.00 --> 3193.00] From this vantage point +[3194.00 --> 3195.00] Right there +[3197.00 --> 3198.00] Israel, thank you +[3199.00 --> 3200.00] We got a keener up front +[3200.00 --> 3201.00] I'm going to zone in on you now +[3202.00 --> 3203.00] You're my guy +[3204.00 --> 3205.00] That's right, right here is Israel +[3206.00 --> 3207.00] Now what I want you to pay particular attention to +[3208.00 --> 3210.00] Is what color is all of this? +[3210.00 --> 3211.00] Brown +[3211.00 --> 3212.00] Why do you think that is? +[3213.00 --> 3214.00] Desert. +[3215.00 --> 3216.00] Very good. Okay, so remember +[3217.00 --> 3218.00] Israel in the middle of a desert +[3219.00 --> 3220.00] Next picture, we're going to zoom in just a little bit +[3221.00 --> 3222.00] So this is +[3223.00 --> 3224.00] Here, Israel +[3225.00 --> 3226.00] The region that we're talking about +[3227.00 --> 3228.00] Is right up here +[3229.00 --> 3230.00] So this little piece of water +[3231.00 --> 3232.00] Anyone know what that one is? +[3232.00 --> 3233.00] It was mentioned in our text +[3233.00 --> 3234.00] I'm going to go to this side now +[3234.00 --> 3239.00] The Jordan River flows down into this lake +[3240.00 --> 3241.00] Or I'll say sea +[3243.00 --> 3244.00] Dead sea +[3244.00 --> 3245.00] Very good +[3246.00 --> 3248.00] Now, did you know the Dead Sea is called the Dead Sea +[3249.00 --> 3251.00] Because it is so salinated +[3252.00 --> 3253.00] That it is so full of salt +[3254.00 --> 3255.00] That if you drink just a glass full of it +[3256.00 --> 3257.00] You will die +[3257.00 --> 3258.00] Your insides will shrivel up +[3259.00 --> 3261.00] Because it sucks all the moisture out of your body +[3262.00 --> 3265.00] So imagine, okay, here's the context of the story +[3266.00 --> 3267.00] You are the Israelites +[3268.00 --> 3270.00] You have left Egypt, which is this beautiful fertile place over here +[3271.00 --> 3273.00] You've wandered down here to somewhere around Mount Sinai +[3274.00 --> 3275.00] You came up to the land +[3276.00 --> 3277.00] You failed God's provisions +[3278.00 --> 3280.00] And so you had to wander all through this region for 40 years +[3281.00 --> 3283.00] Not a whole lot of water to be found +[3283.00 --> 3285.00] That isn't this down here +[3286.00 --> 3287.00] The Gulf of Aqaba is also salty water +[3288.00 --> 3289.00] Right? +[3289.00 --> 3290.00] Not a whole lot of drinkable water to be found throughout here +[3291.00 --> 3293.00] And then you come up to this region over here +[3294.00 --> 3297.00] And you see this beautiful, massive lake of gorgeous water +[3298.00 --> 3299.00] And you run down +[3300.00 --> 3302.00] Because you haven't seen so much water in 40 years +[3303.00 --> 3304.00] And you take a drink of it +[3305.00 --> 3306.00] And you spit it out +[3307.00 --> 3308.00] Hopefully you don't drink so much that you die +[3309.00 --> 3310.00] Right? +[3311.00 --> 3312.00] So here they are +[3312.00 --> 3313.00] Okay, let's go to the next one +[3314.00 --> 3315.00] Alright, so here again +[3316.00 --> 3317.00] Now we've turned it into a map +[3318.00 --> 3319.00] Right? +[3319.00 --> 3320.00] Is the Dead Sea +[3320.00 --> 3321.00] So you can see exactly where we're happening +[3322.00 --> 3323.00] Right here +[3324.00 --> 3325.00] Is where the Israelites would have camped +[3326.00 --> 3327.00] This is Mount Nebo +[3327.00 --> 3328.00] We didn't read about it in our story +[3329.00 --> 3330.00] But this is where Moses meets with God +[3331.00 --> 3333.00] Because Moses isn't allowed to enter into the Promised Land +[3334.00 --> 3336.00] But when he has his leadership exchange with Joshua +[3337.00 --> 3338.00] That's where that takes place +[3338.00 --> 3341.00] Moses goes up Mount Nebo to be with the Lord +[3341.00 --> 3343.00] Probably where he died or where his body is buried +[3344.00 --> 3345.00] And the Israelites camp right here +[3346.00 --> 3347.00] And then across the Jordan River +[3348.00 --> 3349.00] Which runs here +[3350.00 --> 3351.00] Is the city of Jericho +[3352.00 --> 3355.00] That's the first city that they're about to enter into +[3356.00 --> 3357.00] Okay? +[3357.00 --> 3358.00] The next one +[3359.00 --> 3360.00] Tara, next slide +[3361.00 --> 3362.00] Alright, so this +[3362.00 --> 3364.00] It's hard to see because this picture was taken at dusk +[3365.00 --> 3370.00] But this is from when I was in Israel with my wife and a group of other pastors +[3371.00 --> 3372.00] And we are standing on Mount Nebo +[3373.00 --> 3376.00] And right here is the valley where the Israelites would have camped +[3377.00 --> 3378.00] And over here you can barely see it +[3378.00 --> 3380.00] But that's the northern edge of the Dead Sea +[3381.00 --> 3382.00] And then running through here +[3383.00 --> 3385.00] Is the Jordan River +[3386.00 --> 3387.00] Now again, it's hard to see +[3388.00 --> 3389.00] But this is all desert +[3390.00 --> 3392.00] And this is where they would have camped +[3393.00 --> 3394.00] And where we pick up our story +[3395.00 --> 3397.00] As they wait to cross the Jordan River +[3398.00 --> 3399.00] And get into the land +[3400.00 --> 3402.00] Now again, it's a desert +[3403.00 --> 3405.00] And they're waiting to cross the Jordan +[3405.00 --> 3407.00] And Joshua says to the Israelites +[3408.00 --> 3410.00] Verse 9, if you have your Bibles and are following along +[3411.00 --> 3413.00] Come here and listen to the words of the Lord your God +[3414.00 --> 3417.00] This is how you will know that the living God is among you +[3418.00 --> 3419.00] And that he will certainly drive out before you +[3420.00 --> 3424.00] The Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perizzites, Girgashites, Amorites, and Jebusites +[3425.00 --> 3427.00] See the ark of the covenant of the Lord +[3428.00 --> 3430.00] And of all the earth will go into the Jordan ahead of you +[3430.00 --> 3435.00] Now then, he says, choose twelve men from the tribes of Israel +[3436.00 --> 3437.00] One from each tribe +[3438.00 --> 3439.00] And as soon as the priests who carry the ark of the Lord +[3440.00 --> 3442.00] The Lord of all the earth set foot in the Jordan +[3443.00 --> 3445.00] Its waters will stop flowing downstream +[3446.00 --> 3447.00] And will be cut off +[3448.00 --> 3450.00] And stand up in a heap +[3451.00 --> 3456.00] God says, this is how you will know +[3456.00 --> 3461.00] God is proving himself to his people +[3462.00 --> 3463.00] He's proving his protection +[3464.00 --> 3465.00] He's proving his purpose +[3466.00 --> 3467.00] He's proving his plan +[3468.00 --> 3469.00] He's proving his choosing of them +[3470.00 --> 3471.00] And his being with them +[3472.00 --> 3475.00] Right? And he's done this for them countless times before +[3476.00 --> 3478.00] Again, think of where the Israelites have just come from +[3479.00 --> 3480.00] Right? They've spent forty years +[3480.00 --> 3482.00] wandering in the desert wilderness +[3483.00 --> 3485.00] Having to depend on God for everything +[3486.00 --> 3487.00] And I gotta tell you +[3488.00 --> 3489.00] Right? If you've never been to a desert +[3490.00 --> 3491.00] The desert is death +[3492.00 --> 3493.00] Right? Without God +[3494.00 --> 3495.00] A group that large +[3495.00 --> 3496.00] Probably numbering somewhere around two million +[3497.00 --> 3498.00] By conservative estimates +[3499.00 --> 3500.00] Would never have been able to survive +[3501.00 --> 3502.00] Unless God had provided for them +[3503.00 --> 3505.00] And so when we read this story +[3505.00 --> 3510.00] Right? The author here wants you to think about another story +[3511.00 --> 3514.00] Another time that God provided for his people +[3515.00 --> 3519.00] Do you remember a story about God stopping water and them crossing on dry ground? +[3520.00 --> 3521.00] Anyone? Yep? +[3522.00 --> 3524.00] The Red Sea or the Sea of Reeds +[3525.00 --> 3526.00] That's right, some forty years before +[3527.00 --> 3528.00] Forty-three or forty-five years before +[3529.00 --> 3530.00] The people were leaving Egypt +[3530.00 --> 3531.00] And Pharaoh had finally let them go +[3532.00 --> 3533.00] And they leave and they travel +[3534.00 --> 3537.00] And they come to another impossibly large body of water +[3538.00 --> 3540.00] They cannot cross it on their own +[3541.00 --> 3544.00] And as soon as they reach this body of water +[3545.00 --> 3546.00] About then, Pharaoh has a change of heart +[3547.00 --> 3548.00] And he says, no, I want them back +[3549.00 --> 3550.00] So he sends his armies out to get them +[3551.00 --> 3552.00] And to gather them and to take them back +[3553.00 --> 3554.00] And so they have the water in front of them +[3555.00 --> 3556.00] And the armies of Pharaoh behind them +[3557.00 --> 3560.00] Now God moves in between in the story +[3561.00 --> 3563.00] And he blocks Pharaoh's army from being able to see +[3564.00 --> 3565.00] And then a wind picks up and it blows all night +[3566.00 --> 3568.00] And when they look again in the morning +[3569.00 --> 3570.00] The sea in front of them +[3571.00 --> 3572.00] The Sea of Reeds in front of them +[3573.00 --> 3574.00] Has a path cut through +[3575.00 --> 3576.00] Where there's dry ground for them to walk on +[3577.00 --> 3578.00] Long enough and wide enough for the whole people to walk through +[3579.00 --> 3580.00] And get to the other side +[3581.00 --> 3583.00] Now that moment, them walking through +[3583.00 --> 3585.00] Right, at that moment +[3585.00 --> 3588.00] Helped to solidify Moses as their leader +[3589.00 --> 3592.00] Fast forward 45 years later +[3593.00 --> 3596.00] This moment will help solidify Joshua +[3597.00 --> 3598.00] As the new leader of the people +[3599.00 --> 3601.00] Right, in verse 7 +[3602.00 --> 3603.00] God says to Joshua +[3604.00 --> 3606.00] Today I will begin to exalt you in the eyes of all Israel +[3607.00 --> 3611.00] So that they may know that I am with you as I was with Moses +[3611.00 --> 3614.00] And so, here they stand +[3615.00 --> 3616.00] Recalling that history +[3616.00 --> 3618.00] With this impossible amount of water in front of them +[3619.00 --> 3620.00] When the people broke camp +[3621.00 --> 3622.00] Verse 14 +[3623.00 --> 3624.00] To cross the Jordan +[3624.00 --> 3625.00] The priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant +[3626.00 --> 3627.00] Went ahead of them +[3628.00 --> 3629.00] Now the Jordan is at flood stage +[3630.00 --> 3631.00] All during harvest +[3632.00 --> 3633.00] Yet as soon as the priests who carried the Ark reached the Jordan +[3634.00 --> 3635.00] And their feet touched the water's edge +[3636.00 --> 3638.00] The water from upstream stopped flowing +[3638.00 --> 3640.00] Now +[3641.00 --> 3643.00] You need eyes to see it +[3644.00 --> 3647.00] But there's this something amazing happening in this text +[3648.00 --> 3649.00] Right? +[3649.00 --> 3652.00] It said that the Jordan is at flood stage all during harvest +[3653.00 --> 3655.00] Now there are a bunch of clues in this story +[3656.00 --> 3657.00] That tell us when it happened +[3658.00 --> 3662.00] And that it took place sometime during mid-March or early April +[3662.00 --> 3664.00] So in the book of Joshua +[3665.00 --> 3666.00] If we look in chapter 4 verse 19 +[3667.00 --> 3668.00] Which is the next part of this story +[3669.00 --> 3670.00] So it's the same event +[3671.00 --> 3672.00] Still part of the same story +[3673.00 --> 3675.00] It tells us actually that it was on the tenth day of the first month +[3676.00 --> 3677.00] Which in the Hebrew calendar is Abib +[3678.00 --> 3679.00] Or Nisan +[3680.00 --> 3682.00] Which in our calendar is the end of March or early April +[3683.00 --> 3686.00] The second way that we can know that when this happened +[3686.00 --> 3691.00] Is because we know that the barley harvest and the flax harvest +[3692.00 --> 3693.00] Come up together in this region +[3694.00 --> 3695.00] They happen at the same time +[3696.00 --> 3698.00] Now three days before the story that we read +[3699.00 --> 3701.00] Another really famous story in the book of Joshua happens in Joshua 2 +[3702.00 --> 3704.00] Right? You hear about two spies who sneak into Jericho +[3705.00 --> 3707.00] Right? So they can go see what's going on there +[3708.00 --> 3710.00] And the people who live there found out about them +[3710.00 --> 3712.00] And the spies have to hide and they go to someone's house +[3713.00 --> 3714.00] Anyone? +[3716.00 --> 3717.00] Rahab's house, that's right +[3718.00 --> 3719.00] And Rahab has to hide them +[3720.00 --> 3721.00] She hides them on the roof of her house +[3721.00 --> 3723.00] Which is built into the famous walls around Jericho +[3723.00 --> 3724.00] What does she hide them under? +[3725.00 --> 3726.00] Flax +[3727.00 --> 3728.00] That's right +[3729.00 --> 3731.00] She hides them under the recently harvested flax +[3732.00 --> 3733.00] That would be on her roof drying out +[3734.00 --> 3737.00] This happens at the same time as the barley harvest +[3737.00 --> 3738.00] End of March +[3739.00 --> 3740.00] Early April +[3741.00 --> 3742.00] Now why does that matter? +[3743.00 --> 3744.00] Because if that's the timeframe +[3745.00 --> 3747.00] Right? At this time of year +[3748.00 --> 3750.00] In that region, the snow from Mount Hermon +[3751.00 --> 3752.00] Which is way to the north in the Lebanese mountain range +[3753.00 --> 3755.00] Would run down into the Jordan +[3756.00 --> 3758.00] And then the rainy season is just finishing +[3759.00 --> 3762.00] And so the rivers that would have been developed over the rainy season +[3763.00 --> 3764.00] Are all filling into the Jordan +[3764.00 --> 3768.00] And this makes the river spill over its banks +[3769.00 --> 3771.00] And not just the first level of banks +[3772.00 --> 3773.00] But the second level +[3773.00 --> 3774.00] And the third level of banks +[3775.00 --> 3778.00] Now I love little historical tidbits here +[3779.00 --> 3780.00] Like you can see in the story +[3780.00 --> 3782.00] Because it makes the Bible even more real to me +[3783.00 --> 3786.00] And it shows us a more real picture of God +[3786.00 --> 3792.00] And so when we read that the Jordan is at flood stage during harvest +[3793.00 --> 3797.00] And even that actually isn't enough of what's going on +[3798.00 --> 3802.00] In Hebrew again, it says the Jordan overflowed all its banks all of harvest +[3803.00 --> 3806.00] And this isn't just an ordinary snow melt +[3807.00 --> 3809.00] This is an extraordinary season +[3809.00 --> 3813.00] Now if you go to the Jordan River today +[3814.00 --> 3817.00] It pales in comparison to what it used to be +[3818.00 --> 3819.00] Especially during harvest season +[3820.00 --> 3823.00] Today, some parts of the Jordan River are about 50 feet wide +[3824.00 --> 3826.00] But only about 8 inches deep +[3827.00 --> 3830.00] The vast majority of it is about 15 feet wide +[3831.00 --> 3832.00] And maybe 3 or 4 feet deep +[3833.00 --> 3835.00] And it still floods and fills the banks in the rainy season +[3835.00 --> 3836.00] And with the snow melt +[3837.00 --> 3839.00] But the levels that make it to the Jordan River +[3840.00 --> 3843.00] Are actually really carefully controlled by the Israeli and Jordanian governments +[3844.00 --> 3847.00] Because it's one of the few sources of fresh water for the people who live there to be able to drink +[3848.00 --> 3849.00] And so they have to manage it very carefully +[3850.00 --> 3853.00] But you can't get a sense walking today +[3854.00 --> 3856.00] What it would have looked like then +[3857.00 --> 3860.00] But even still, as you approach the Jordan today +[3861.00 --> 3864.00] Especially if you do it on foot for the Jordan today +[3865.00 --> 3867.00] From the east, from the Jordanian side +[3868.00 --> 3869.00] Like we did when we were there +[3870.00 --> 3874.00] You get a clear sense that there's 3 sort of tiers of banks +[3875.00 --> 3877.00] That you're walking down these 3 tiers of banks +[3878.00 --> 3880.00] And in fact there's all sorts of really neat historical records +[3881.00 --> 3884.00] That talk about that from the 19th century and the 16th century +[3885.00 --> 3887.00] And even the 1st century Jewish historian named Josephus +[3888.00 --> 3889.00] Anyway, you don't care about that like I do +[3890.00 --> 3893.00] Point is, as you're walking down these banks +[3893.00 --> 3899.00] You get a sense that the Jordan River has been carefully designed and cultivated and prepared +[3900.00 --> 3902.00] To take on these seasons of its flowing +[3903.00 --> 3904.00] And so when it's overflowing all the banks +[3905.00 --> 3907.00] That means it's gone beyond anyone's control +[3908.00 --> 3911.00] And in fact even today as you walk down those tiers of banks +[3912.00 --> 3914.00] It sort of feels like you're walking into a jungle +[3914.00 --> 3918.00] Now after you spent time in the desert +[3919.00 --> 3924.00] Walking into this really strange jungle is a very surreal feeling +[3925.00 --> 3927.00] I have some pictures here too, the next one +[3928.00 --> 3930.00] Right, if you see here, like this is +[3931.00 --> 3934.00] We've just, as our group, spent a week in the desert +[3935.00 --> 3939.00] And now we're in this jungle and the humidity is dense and real +[3939.00 --> 3941.00] And humidity in the desert doesn't actually happen +[3942.00 --> 3944.00] But because of all the growth that's here +[3945.00 --> 3948.00] It just feels weird and we're 400 meters below sea level +[3949.00 --> 3950.00] So that's even more weird +[3951.00 --> 3952.00] That in the next one you'll see +[3953.00 --> 3955.00] We're just looking for a place to find shade +[3956.00 --> 3957.00] Right, it's still 36 degrees out +[3958.00 --> 3960.00] But we're trying to find a spot +[3960.00 --> 3964.00] Now imagine 40 years wandering in the desert +[3965.00 --> 3966.00] Getting water from a rock, right +[3967.00 --> 3968.00] Relying on God to provide for you for everything +[3969.00 --> 3972.00] And then you see this river which is overflowing its banks +[3973.00 --> 3977.00] Probably would have been some 500 feet or so wide at this point +[3978.00 --> 3981.00] Right, this would look like the Fraser River at the end of May +[3982.00 --> 3986.00] Right, you know when you're told not to go swimming in the Fraser River +[3986.00 --> 3988.00] At the end of May +[3989.00 --> 3991.00] Because the water is just voluminous +[3992.00 --> 3995.00] The torrent is incredible and it's cold mountain water +[3996.00 --> 3997.00] That's what this would have looked like +[3998.00 --> 4001.00] And the people would have seen it and they would remember the Nile in Egypt +[4002.00 --> 4004.00] Or at least they would have heard stories of the Nile in Egypt +[4005.00 --> 4006.00] And in Egypt the Nile is life +[4007.00 --> 4008.00] The river is life +[4009.00 --> 4012.00] The Nile is the blessing of the gods according to the Egyptians +[4012.00 --> 4016.00] And here for the first time in a generation +[4017.00 --> 4019.00] These people see life in the midst of a desert +[4020.00 --> 4025.00] Now that parallel again, right, is really important +[4026.00 --> 4030.00] Back to Egypt where they look at the river and they see their gods' protection +[4031.00 --> 4034.00] Because the same thing would have happened for the people who lived in Jericho +[4035.00 --> 4036.00] The Canaanites there too +[4036.00 --> 4038.00] For the Canaanites who lived in Jericho +[4039.00 --> 4043.00] The river is their gods' protection from attack from the east +[4044.00 --> 4046.00] Right, Baal is the name of their god +[4047.00 --> 4049.00] Rahab told the spies a few days earlier +[4050.00 --> 4052.00] A great fear of you has fallen on us +[4053.00 --> 4055.00] So that all who live in this country are melting with fear +[4055.00 --> 4062.00] The people of Jericho are scared because they have heard and now they see this massive nation on the move +[4063.00 --> 4066.00] But at the same time, the Jordan is all over all its banks +[4067.00 --> 4070.00] Baal's protection of them is as strong as it can be right now +[4071.00 --> 4076.00] Right, they believe that their god's protection was at the highest point that it could possibly be for them +[4077.00 --> 4079.00] And so see that +[4080.00 --> 4086.00] Because this story about God doing amazing things isn't just about people trusting God +[4087.00 --> 4091.00] This story isn't just setting the stage for a war between two people groups +[4092.00 --> 4094.00] This is a story about God and gods +[4095.00 --> 4100.00] About the god of the Bible being stronger than the gods of the Canaanites +[4100.00 --> 4103.00] And so the time comes now +[4104.00 --> 4106.00] Where they have to step into the river +[4107.00 --> 4112.00] The priests and the twelve men, one from each tribe, have to step into the river +[4113.00 --> 4116.00] Now they are representatives of the whole nation +[4117.00 --> 4118.00] Right, you read that in verse 12 +[4119.00 --> 4124.00] All the people have to figuratively step into the river before God does something +[4125.00 --> 4130.00] Now this is a different part of the story than in the Sea of Reeds or the Red Sea +[4131.00 --> 4135.00] Right, in the Red Sea, they waited and they watched God work +[4136.00 --> 4138.00] They woke up and the sea was ready for them to cross on +[4139.00 --> 4142.00] Now, God is saying, step into the river +[4143.00 --> 4145.00] Then I will do something +[4146.00 --> 4148.00] Now, God is saying, consecrate yourselves +[4149.00 --> 4151.00] For I'm going to do amazing things +[4151.00 --> 4154.00] You see, the whole point of that wilderness journey +[4154.00 --> 4155.00] The whole point of walking in the desert +[4156.00 --> 4157.00] Was learning to trust God +[4158.00 --> 4160.00] Learning to really, really hear Him +[4161.00 --> 4162.00] To hear Him and to obey Him +[4163.00 --> 4164.00] And to be moved in heart +[4165.00 --> 4167.00] To have their lives changed because of Him +[4168.00 --> 4169.00] To really love the Lord with all of their heart +[4170.00 --> 4171.00] With all of their soul +[4171.00 --> 4172.00] With all of their strength +[4173.00 --> 4175.00] So God says, consecrate yourselves +[4176.00 --> 4177.00] Make yourselves ready +[4177.00 --> 4180.00] Stand up, stand out, be holy +[4181.00 --> 4183.00] You are marked with a purpose +[4184.00 --> 4188.00] And He says the same thing to you boys today +[4189.00 --> 4191.00] Stand up, stand out +[4192.00 --> 4193.00] Be holy +[4194.00 --> 4197.00] You are marked with a purpose +[4198.00 --> 4200.00] God invites them to work +[4201.00 --> 4203.00] They need to show that they've learned something +[4203.00 --> 4204.00] That they will have faith +[4204.00 --> 4206.00] That when God says, walk +[4207.00 --> 4208.00] They will walk +[4209.00 --> 4212.00] A faith that trusts even in the midst of something scary +[4213.00 --> 4215.00] As stepping into a raging river +[4216.00 --> 4217.00] And I want to be really clear +[4218.00 --> 4220.00] This isn't a proof for God +[4221.00 --> 4223.00] It's a proof for the people +[4224.00 --> 4226.00] Right, God knows the heart +[4227.00 --> 4228.00] God knows everything +[4228.00 --> 4229.00] He sees everything +[4229.00 --> 4231.00] This moment is a proof for them +[4232.00 --> 4234.00] To see that they really believe +[4235.00 --> 4236.00] That they really trust +[4237.00 --> 4239.00] Will they trust God +[4240.00 --> 4242.00] And follow Him wherever He leads +[4243.00 --> 4244.00] Real faith +[4245.00 --> 4247.00] The kind of faith that your counselors hope will grow in you +[4248.00 --> 4251.00] The kind of faith that your churches and your parents +[4252.00 --> 4255.00] And your pastors pray over you and for you +[4255.00 --> 4258.00] Real faith takes risks +[4258.00 --> 4259.00] Real faith takes risks +[4261.00 --> 4268.00] Look, God can and God will do amazing things among us +[4270.00 --> 4272.00] But there is a river for you to step in +[4273.00 --> 4275.00] There is a risk for you to take +[4276.00 --> 4279.00] There is a faith for you to lay hold of +[4279.00 --> 4282.00] But can I also say that now +[4283.00 --> 4284.00] Now +[4285.00 --> 4288.00] 3,000 years after this story +[4289.00 --> 4291.00] Faith looks different +[4292.00 --> 4295.00] Things are different now than they were for the Israelites +[4296.00 --> 4300.00] Not just because now we have iPhones that we can carry in our pockets +[4301.00 --> 4304.00] Not now because, just because instead of looking for water +[4304.00 --> 4305.00] What you are trying to do is +[4306.00 --> 4310.00] Get the next opportunity to play Fortnite or Minecraft or whatever it is that you are doing +[4311.00 --> 4312.00] Faith looks different now +[4313.00 --> 4314.00] Because of a man +[4315.00 --> 4317.00] A man +[4318.00 --> 4319.00] Named Jesus +[4320.00 --> 4323.00] Tara, if you put the baptism slide up +[4324.00 --> 4326.00] Centuries after this story +[4327.00 --> 4331.00] Another Israelite would come to this exact spot likely +[4331.00 --> 4334.00] And he would cross the river +[4335.00 --> 4337.00] He would begin a journey in the land +[4338.00 --> 4339.00] Jesus would come to John the Baptist +[4340.00 --> 4341.00] And at this spot +[4342.00 --> 4343.00] Pictured here +[4344.00 --> 4345.00] He would be baptized +[4346.00 --> 4350.00] And God would confirm for him and for all to see that this man +[4351.00 --> 4353.00] Jesus was his son +[4353.00 --> 4357.00] Jesus was baptized and a voice from heaven spoke +[4358.00 --> 4359.00] This is my son +[4360.00 --> 4361.00] Whom I love +[4362.00 --> 4368.00] And Jesus came up out of that river empowered by God to do some amazing things +[4369.00 --> 4372.00] He came up out of that river with a mission to serve +[4373.00 --> 4376.00] Cadets each week when you gather and you say +[4377.00 --> 4378.00] Cadet what is your motto? +[4379.00 --> 4380.00] Living for Jesus +[4380.00 --> 4381.00] For Jesus +[4382.00 --> 4385.00] Know that you are saying living for Jesus means living like +[4386.00 --> 4387.00] Jesus +[4388.00 --> 4394.00] And know that you are called to live like Jesus because Jesus lived for you +[4395.00 --> 4398.00] And that the same voice that spoke to him in that river +[4399.00 --> 4401.00] This is my son whom I love now speaks to you +[4402.00 --> 4404.00] You are my sons +[4405.00 --> 4406.00] Whom I love +[4406.00 --> 4410.00] Faith makes you take risks +[4411.00 --> 4414.00] Faith will make you do some pretty wild things +[4415.00 --> 4419.00] Some things that may not make sense to any of your friends who don't share your same faith +[4420.00 --> 4427.00] But be assured faith never calls you to do those things alone +[4428.00 --> 4429.00] You have each other +[4430.00 --> 4432.00] You have us, you have the church, you have your family +[4432.00 --> 4434.00] And so consecrate yourselves +[4435.00 --> 4439.00] For today the Lord will do amazing things +[4440.00 --> 4441.00] Consecrate yourselves +[4442.00 --> 4446.00] Make yourselves ready to step out in faith +[4447.00 --> 4448.00] Cadets say it with me +[4449.00 --> 4461.00] A cadet must be reverent, obedient, compassionate, consecrated, trustworthy, pure, grateful, loyal, industrious, and cheerful +[4462.00 --> 4465.00] A generation of boys who become men that are defined like that +[4465.00 --> 4467.00] In the church as well as you are +[4468.00 --> 4469.00] In the church as well as you are +[4470.00 --> 4471.00] And I can still say that from memory from when I was your age +[4472.00 --> 4475.00] That's what it means to be set apart for God to do amazing things among you and with you +[4476.00 --> 4488.00] And can I just say that a generation of boys like you who become men that are reverent, obedient, compassionate, consecrated, trustworthy, pure, grateful, loyal, industrious, and cheerful +[4488.00 --> 4491.00] A generation of boys who become men that are defined like that +[4491.00 --> 4494.00] That would change the world +[4495.00 --> 4497.00] That's what the world is hungry for +[4498.00 --> 4501.00] He made you +[4502.00 --> 4503.00] He knows you +[4504.00 --> 4505.00] He loves you +[4506.00 --> 4508.00] He sees you and he watches over you +[4509.00 --> 4511.00] That is amazing +[4511.00 --> 4516.00] And now he's asking you to step into the river +[4517.00 --> 4518.00] He has plans for you cadets +[4519.00 --> 4523.00] And he will do amazing things not only among you but through you and in you +[4524.00 --> 4525.00] Commit yourselves to Jesus +[4526.00 --> 4527.00] Follow him +[4527.00 --> 4528.00] Who knows? +[4528.00 --> 4529.00] Who knows? +[4529.00 --> 4530.00] Who knows? +[4530.00 --> 4542.00] How many of you will turn into scientists or doctors or nurses or long haul truck drivers or caregivers or teachers or artists or musicians or missionaries or maybe even pastors or farmers or whatever it is you can add to that list +[4543.00 --> 4544.00] Who knows? +[4544.00 --> 4552.00] How many will come from your cadre from your group here gathered who will give glory to God in all that you do? +[4552.00 --> 4554.00] That changes the world +[4555.00 --> 4561.00] God is in the business of doing amazing things and you are one of them +[4562.00 --> 4563.00] Amen? +[4564.00 --> 4565.00] Let's pray together +[4568.00 --> 4576.00] Lord our God we pray that today you would make yourself known in power to these cadets +[4576.00 --> 4577.00] Jesus +[4577.00 --> 4583.00] Make yourself known in power to these boys that they might grow in the knowledge and faith of you Lord Jesus +[4583.00 --> 4590.00] That they might grow into the men that you are transforming them to be +[4590.00 --> 4609.00] We pray God that as you use the cadet program as you use mentors and parents as you use friends as you use anyone to come alongside and transform us into the image of Jesus Christ that we would be willing servants +[4609.00 --> 4616.00] May we step into the river today +[4616.00 --> 4623.00] And may we with open eyes see how amazing you are +[4624.00 --> 4625.00] In Jesus name we pray +[4626.00 --> 4627.00] Amen +[4627.00 --> 4638.00] We are going to respond to that message with the song living for Jesus this song of course has been sung by cadets +[4639.00 --> 4640.00] From time immemorial +[4641.00 --> 4645.00] Or at least as long as cadets has been around I think and so we're going to do it a little bit differently today +[4645.00 --> 4655.00] I'm actually going to invite the cadets from all of the churches that are here if you could please stand up and I'm going to invite you you're going to come and make a bit of a group right here +[4656.00 --> 4661.00] And lead us in that but it won't be just you so you can come right now and do that please if you don't mind +[4662.00 --> 4674.00] So all of the cadets who are here and the leaders who are in cadets right at this moment come up here stand here and face out and they're going to lead us in the first verse and chorus of this song now they're not going to do it alone +[4675.00 --> 4686.00] I'm also going to ask as they come up here right now if you have been in cadets or have led cadets at any point throughout your lifetime +[4687.00 --> 4691.00] If you could also please right now just stand up in your seats is totally fine +[4692.00 --> 4698.00] And you are going to join these cadets up front in leading verse 1 and the first chorus of that song +[4698.00 --> 4706.00] After verse 1 and the first chorus I'm going to invite the rest of you to rise and we will sing the rest of the song together +[4707.00 --> 4715.00] Now there's one more thing we are going to do this acapella which is often done in cadets so we're going to hear the first note and then sing from there +[4715.00 --> 4723.00] And if you are watching online I'm sorry this might not sound that cool to you because there's not going to be a lot of microphones happening +[4723.00 --> 4726.00] So just bear with us if you're watching online right now +[4726.00 --> 4733.00] So Megan's going to give us the first note and we are going to the cadets are going to lead us through the first verse and song here right now +[4733.00 --> 4735.00] So Megan's singing +[4735.00 --> 4741.00] Living for Jesus a life at his room +[4742.00 --> 4748.00] Striving to please him in all that I do +[4749.00 --> 4755.00] Heal me, O legions, I hearted and free +[4755.00 --> 4761.00] This is the pathway of blessing for me +[4762.00 --> 4765.00] O Jesus Lord and Savior +[4766.00 --> 4768.00] I give myself to thee +[4769.00 --> 4772.00] For you bring thy atonement +[4773.00 --> 4775.00] Did give myself for me +[4776.00 --> 4778.00] I own no other master +[4779.00 --> 4781.00] I give now thee the throne +[4781.00 --> 4785.00] My life I give henceforth to live +[4786.00 --> 4790.00] O Christ for thee alone +[4791.00 --> 4792.00] Please rise +[4793.00 --> 4796.00] Living for Jesus +[4797.00 --> 4800.00] He died in my place +[4801.00 --> 4805.00] Bearing on Calvary my sin and disgrace +[4805.00 --> 4807.00] Such love constraints me +[4808.00 --> 4811.00] Such love constraints me +[4812.00 --> 4814.00] To answer his call +[4815.00 --> 4817.00] Follow his leading +[4818.00 --> 4821.00] And give him my all +[4822.00 --> 4825.00] O Jesus Lord and Savior +[4826.00 --> 4828.00] I give myself to thee +[4828.00 --> 4830.00] For thou in thy atonement +[4830.00 --> 4832.00] For thou in thy atonement +[4833.00 --> 4835.00] Did give myself for thee +[4836.00 --> 4839.00] I own no other master +[4840.00 --> 4842.00] My heart shall be thy throne +[4843.00 --> 4847.00] My life I give henceforth to live +[4848.00 --> 4850.00] O Christ for thee alone +[4850.00 --> 4852.00] Living for Jesus +[4852.00 --> 4853.00] Living for Jesus +[4853.00 --> 4854.00] Wherever I am +[4854.00 --> 4855.00] Living for Jesus +[4855.00 --> 4856.00] Wherever I am +[4857.00 --> 4861.00] To we need to be in His holy name +[4861.00 --> 4870.00] Willing to suffer +[4870.00 --> 4874.00] Suffer, affliction or loss +[4875.00 --> 4877.00] Beating each trial +[4878.00 --> 4881.00] A part of my cross +[4882.00 --> 4885.00] O Jesus Lord and Savior +[4886.00 --> 4888.00] I give myself to thee +[4889.00 --> 4892.00] For thou in thy atonement +[4893.00 --> 4895.00] Did give thyself for me +[4895.00 --> 4896.00] I own no other master +[4896.00 --> 4897.00] I own no other master +[4898.00 --> 4900.00] My heart shall be thy throne +[4901.00 --> 4905.00] My life I give henceforth to live +[4906.00 --> 4910.00] O Christ for thee alone +[4911.00 --> 4912.00] Living for Jesus +[4913.00 --> 4916.00] Through earth in a while +[4916.00 --> 4917.00] My dearest treasure +[4917.00 --> 4927.00] The light of His smile +[4928.00 --> 4931.00] Seeing the lost one +[4932.00 --> 4934.00] He died to redeem +[4935.00 --> 4937.00] Bringing the weary +[4938.00 --> 4941.00] To find rest in Him +[4942.00 --> 4945.00] O Jesus Lord and Savior +[4945.00 --> 4948.00] I give myself to thee +[4949.00 --> 4952.00] For thou in thy atonement +[4953.00 --> 4955.00] Did give thyself for me +[4956.00 --> 4959.00] I own no other master +[4960.00 --> 4962.00] My heart shall be thy throne +[4963.00 --> 4967.00] My life I give henceforth to live +[4968.00 --> 4972.00] O Christ for thee alone +[4972.00 --> 4975.00] Thank you cadets +[4975.00 --> 4976.00] You can make your way back to their seats +[4977.00 --> 4979.00] But everybody can still remain standing please +[4980.00 --> 4984.00] As the cadets make their way back to the seats +[4985.00 --> 4989.00] I just want to invite you to stick around following our worship +[4990.00 --> 4992.00] There's going to be some coffee and fellowship in the back +[4992.00 --> 4999.00] You can check out the table from Emanuel's cadet program where they have some of the crafts and projects that they've worked on +[4999.00 --> 5001.00] Or you can talk to some of these boys here +[5002.00 --> 5008.00] For you cadets who have come there is a lunch that's happening afterwards and that's going to happen in here +[5009.00 --> 5016.00] So at some point not immediately but at some point we're also going to start clearing chairs out of here so we can pull tables out +[5016.00 --> 5027.00] And so if you are a member here and able to help clear some chairs that would be a big help to hear and getting some tables from the back hall and bringing them down that would be good for them as well +[5028.00 --> 5037.00] Following our worship we have a prayer partner who is available and today that prayer partner is going to be available here at the front just off to the side +[5037.00 --> 5042.00] And so if you would like to pray with someone there will be someone up front here with a yellow name tag like mine +[5043.00 --> 5048.00] They will pray with you for you and over you as you go today +[5049.00 --> 5052.00] As we go then go knowing that God goes with us +[5053.00 --> 5060.00] That God has amazing things in store and he gives us his blessing for the journey of life and faith +[5061.00 --> 5064.00] And so receive the blessing of our God +[5067.00 --> 5069.00] The Lord bless you +[5069.00 --> 5070.00] And keep you +[5071.00 --> 5074.00] The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you +[5075.00 --> 5080.00] The Lord turn his face towards you and give you his peace +[5081.00 --> 5082.00] All God's people said? +[5083.00 --> 5084.00] Amen +[5097.00 --> 5107.00] The joy of the Lord will be my strength +[5108.00 --> 5113.00] I will not falter, I will not fade +[5114.00 --> 5118.00] He is my shepherd, I am not afraid +[5118.00 --> 5124.00] The joy of the Lord is my strength +[5124.00 --> 5144.00] is my strength the joy of the joy of the lord is my strength +[5144.00 --> 5160.40] the joy of the lord will be my strength he will uphold me all of my days i am surrounded by mercy and grace +[5160.40 --> 5173.44] the joy of the lord is my strength the joy of the joy of the joy of the joy of the lord is my strength +[5174.00 --> 5189.12] the joy of the lord the joy of the lord is my strength the joy of the lord will be my strength +[5189.12 --> 5201.36] and i will not waver walking by faith he will be strong to deliver me safe the joy of the lord is +[5201.36 --> 5215.36] my strength the joy of the joy of the joy of the lord is my strength +[5215.36 --> 5229.36] the joy of the joy of the joy of the lord is my strength +[5229.36 --> 5243.36] so +[5243.36 --> 5257.36] so +[5257.36 --> 5259.36] so +[5259.36 --> 5271.36] so +[5271.36 --> 5273.36] so +[5301.36 --> 5303.36] so +[5331.36 --> 5333.36] so +[5361.36 --> 5363.36] so diff --git a/Sunday Worship - January 8, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - January 8, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..2ed5d0a1652079d99cc52deb5367742655288ae9 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - January 8, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,99 @@ +• Upcoming events at Emanuel Church +• Housekeeping announcements (youth program and abuse prevention training) +• Worship service led by Chris and other pastors +• Celebrating new baby Gus with Daniel and Ismay Howling +• Meal train for new and growing families +• Various ministry opportunities (GEMS, women's ministry) +• Worship and welcome +• Acknowledgment of God's presence +• Opening greeting with "Grace, mercy, and peace to you" +• Invitation to come to the water for spiritual refreshment +• Assurance of God's Spirit pouring out on all who thirst +• Prolonged repetition of "I love you" by the speaker +• Recognition of God's holiness +• Prayer of confession: gratitude, recognition of sin, and request for forgiveness +• Acknowledgment of God's kindness and sacrifice on the cross +• Guitar solos and instrumental sections +• Worship song "What You Pray to Seek and Save the Most" +• Lyrics referencing God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit +• Belief statements such as "I believe in God our Father" and "I believe in the resurrection" +• Sermon or talk by Yap, a deacon at Langley Emanuel +• Information about North American Indigenous Ministries and their mission +• Bible verse from Mark 16:15 +• Worship song or hymn with lyrics referencing heaven, love, forgiveness, and death +• Resurrection and standing before God +• Celebrating Jesus' birthday and the promise of a better life beyond death +• Comparing anticipation for holidays/events to waiting for Christmas/own birthdays +• Discussing how expectations can sometimes exceed actual experience +• Introducing a new section about Jesus' life and his fulfilled promises +• Update on office staff: Sylvia's departure and Marilyn's transition into new position +• Financial report: Thanks to congregation for contributions, despite being short 8% of budget +• Job opening: Communications Assistant position available, with link on website +• Prayer requests: + + Benita Smid undergoing biopsy for bladder tumor + + Dave Harris' wife Leanne's father has advanced stage cancer + + Henry Heinen passed away + + Birth of new baby to Howling family +• General thanks and prayer: For parents facing challenges with their children, and gratitude for country, church community, and staff +• Prayer for the Heinen family and their loss +• Requests for healing for those physically suffering at Emmanuel +• Prayers for those experiencing loneliness, mental health challenges, depression, and other unseen struggles +• Blessings for parents and caregivers to navigate child-rearing with wisdom and patience +• Seeking guidance and support in raising children in a complex world +• Discussion about reading the Bible, specifically Romans +• Mention of various books and series (Ecclesiastes, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Dogman) +• The host's favorite book in the Bible is revealed to be Romans, but with some qualifications +• A personal anecdote about a conversation with his mother-in-law about being a "James kind of Christian" versus a "Romans" kind of Christian +• Discussion about the challenges and value of studying doctrine in the Bible. +• Paul is writing a letter to the church in Rome around AD 57, during his third missionary journey +• The spiritual gift that will make the church strong is the gospel of God +• Paul identifies himself as a "bond servant" or slave of Jesus Christ, emphasizing his commitment and authority to serve God's message +• Paul wants to give the Christians in Rome a gift that will make them strong, which is the gospel of God +• The title "bond servant" is significant because it implies that Paul gives himself completely to serving Jesus Christ +• The importance of the gospel as the truth about Jesus Christ that makes one strong +• Misconceptions about the role of the gospel in Christianity (e.g., it's just a way to get saved, and then you move on) +• Paul's emphasis on the gospel being what makes one strong, not just a means of getting saved +• The connection between faith and obedience, and how faith is not just feeling or conviction but living out the gospel +• The doctrine of depravity (hamartiology) and how it relates to the gospel as the fuel of faith +• The distinction between being righteous (doing good) and doing good apart from faith +• The gospel is a declaration and announcement of God's victory +• The gospel is not advice or a list of rules, but news of God's Son +• The gospel is good news from God about his Son, not something humans can redefine +• The gospel is about Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and exaltation as God's Son +• The gospel is not about human hopes or dreams, but about God's Son and His work +• The gospel transforms lives by declaring who God's Son is and what He has done +• The importance of understanding the gospel in one's life +• Struggling with obedience or disobedience vs. receiving God's grace +• Lack of control in life and how the gospel applies to it +• The role of community in encouraging faith and perseverance +• Dangers of cultural trends that may lead to persecution of Christians +• The significance of gathering together for worship and communion +• The Eucharist is a sacred meal where God's gift of Jesus Christ is received in spiritual presence. +• The church family gathers to receive God himself through Jesus Christ, acknowledging that it is Jesus' church and he who is received at the table. +• The sacrament is a tangible expression of the gospel, allowing participants to see its goodness. +• Prayer is available for those seeking it before or instead of approaching the table. +• The Lord's Supper is a memorial of Jesus' sacrifice, a way to proclaim his death until he returns. +• All who love and trust in Jesus are invited to come to the table, regardless of faith levels or past participation. +• The depth of God's love for humanity +• Christ's sacrifice as the Son of God +• Human sin and guilt +• Redemption through Jesus' death and resurrection +• Understanding that we cannot repay God's love or sacrifice +• Acknowledgment of our own mortality and dependence on God +• Jesus' sacrifice and love +• Worship and praise of God +• Salvation and forgiveness through Christ +• Gratitude for being saved +• Praise to God's greatness and power +• Gratitude for salvation +• Prayers and thanksgiving +• Hospital scenes and conversation +• Reflections on the cross of Christ +• Hymn singing about the wondrous cross +• Sermon and gospel message +• Fellowship invitation after service +• Blessing from God at the end +• God's love and justice will continue forever +• Praise and worship to God, including repeating the phrase "sing praise" +• God is with us, strong, and faithful forever +• Expressions of devotion and commitment to God, including repetition of "forever" and various phrases \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - January 8, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - January 8, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..9220947ce0a5ee7aaa1324368e13ce1274da1953 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - January 8, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1259 @@ +[0.00 --> 12.58] I keep minding, you keep giving, keep providing, I have all that I need, you are all that I need. +[13.90 --> 24.86] I keep praying, you keep moving, I keep praying, you keep proving, I have all that I need, +[24.86 --> 35.98] you are all that I need, I have all that I need, you are all that I need. +[38.56 --> 46.52] There's honey in the rock, water in the stone, man on the ground, no matter where I go, +[46.52 --> 54.24] I don't need to worry now that I know, I know everything I need, you got. +[54.62 --> 62.16] There's honey in the rock, purpose in your plan, power in the world, healing in your hands, +[62.42 --> 69.66] it started flowing when you said it is done, Jesus, Jesus, who you are is enough. +[69.66 --> 76.08] There's honey in the rock, there's honey in the rock. +[76.52 --> 84.34] There's honey in the rock, there's honey in the rock. +[86.62 --> 94.06] Oh, how sweet, how sweet it is to trust in you, Jesus. +[94.06 --> 101.86] Oh, how sweet, how sweet it is to trust in you, Jesus. +[101.86 --> 109.72] Oh, how sweet, how sweet it is to trust in you, Jesus. +[109.72 --> 125.38] Oh, how sweet it is to trust in you, Jesus. +[125.38 --> 129.98] Oh, how sweet it is to trust in you, Jesus. +[129.98 --> 159.96] Thank you. +[159.98 --> 189.96] Thank you. +[189.98 --> 191.98] Thank you. +[219.98 --> 221.98] Thank you. +[249.98 --> 251.98] Thank you. +[279.98 --> 281.98] Thank you. +[309.98 --> 311.98] Thank you. +[311.98 --> 313.98] Thank you. +[313.98 --> 315.98] Thank you. +[343.98 --> 345.98] Thank you. +[345.98 --> 347.98] Thank you. +[347.98 --> 349.98] Thank you. +[349.98 --> 351.98] Thank you. +[351.98 --> 369.72] my eyes in wonder and show me who you are and fill me with your heart and lead me in your love to those around me. +[370.72 --> 374.14] I will build my life upon you. +[376.54 --> 378.20] Good morning. +[378.20 --> 378.46] Good morning. +[380.36 --> 382.12] Like three of you answered me there. +[382.20 --> 382.74] Let's try that again. +[382.78 --> 383.16] Good morning. +[384.14 --> 385.10] Thank you. +[385.64 --> 387.58] I appreciate the same three being just louder. +[387.94 --> 388.36] That's great. +[389.08 --> 390.92] Welcome to worship. +[391.14 --> 391.78] My name is Chris. +[391.96 --> 402.76] I'm one of the pastors here at Emanuel Church, and it's my pleasure, along with these others and a few more yet, to lead in our shared worship this morning. +[402.76 --> 409.84] Before we are greeted by God and called into his presence, we have a couple housekeeping announcements to make. +[410.10 --> 419.46] And so, first, if you are part of the youth program, there is youth coffee after worship this morning. +[420.22 --> 423.66] And that's going to take place at Richard and Anna Maria's house. +[424.18 --> 425.42] They are here this morning. +[425.54 --> 427.38] Can you guys just wave if people need an address? +[427.48 --> 427.96] They can go. +[428.14 --> 430.76] And then Mike and Kim Prins are also in charge. +[430.76 --> 432.18] Are they here somewhere this morning? +[432.94 --> 433.72] Not currently. +[434.02 --> 437.40] Anyway, if you know who they are, they can also help you figure out where to go. +[437.46 --> 439.08] That's after service today. +[439.88 --> 446.34] As well, on Tuesday, there is an abuse prevention training workshop that will take place. +[446.44 --> 448.56] This is the third time we've offered this training. +[448.66 --> 457.08] This is really for all of our volunteers and especially people who work with vulnerable either youth or adults here at Emanuel. +[457.08 --> 459.30] We need you to participate in this. +[459.42 --> 466.34] And so, please make a plan of coming to that on Tuesday if you haven't yet been to one of those. +[467.16 --> 469.50] It begins at 7 o'clock. +[470.28 --> 471.70] He says hesitantly. +[471.84 --> 473.26] Someone confirm if I'm wrong. +[474.42 --> 476.80] No one is confirming, so I must be right. +[477.90 --> 480.38] Double-check the calendar because all of a sudden I'm doubting myself. +[480.80 --> 481.60] Online calendar. +[481.90 --> 482.80] But that's Tuesday. +[482.80 --> 486.70] Also, Tuesday morning, coffee break is starting back up. +[486.78 --> 489.86] That's a woman's ministry that we run here. +[490.04 --> 498.26] And so, if that's something you are participating in or interested in connecting about, that's starting on Tuesday morning. +[498.52 --> 504.38] And then this week, as we're jumping back into the regularly scheduled programming here on Thursday, +[505.04 --> 506.92] GEMS will happen as well. +[506.92 --> 514.84] And so, that's a girls' ministry for young elementary and middle school-aged girls. +[514.98 --> 519.34] And so, if you're interested in that, that's on Thursday evening. +[520.42 --> 530.78] Also, this morning and this week, we're celebrating with Daniel and Ismay Howling as they have welcomed another baby, Gus, into their family. +[531.40 --> 532.50] That's when you applaud. +[532.60 --> 532.80] Yay. +[532.92 --> 533.98] Congratulations to them. +[533.98 --> 534.98] Thank you. +[536.48 --> 542.78] One of the ways that we serve new and growing families is by providing meals for them. +[542.88 --> 544.76] And so, we've set up a meal train. +[545.28 --> 551.96] If you're interested or able to help with that, please just talk to Wendy Fulkerts or Karen Vartstra, +[552.24 --> 556.04] and they will help you get that coordinated for them. +[557.12 --> 559.08] I think that's all for this morning. +[559.08 --> 565.56] I'm going to invite you, as you're able, to stand, and we can be ushered into God's presence together. +[565.56 --> 576.86] When we gather as a community of believers, we gather in the presence of our God. +[577.22 --> 582.34] He is here among us in a special and unique way in worship. +[582.54 --> 590.02] And we mark that, and we acknowledge that, as he greets us and welcomes us into this place for worship. +[590.02 --> 592.44] We receive the greeting of God. +[594.02 --> 597.52] Grace, mercy, and peace to you. +[597.82 --> 604.96] From God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, his Son, through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[605.58 --> 607.48] All God's people said, Amen. +[607.48 --> 607.66] Amen. +[607.66 --> 615.66] 55. +[615.66 --> 619.78] Come to the water, all who are thirsty. +[620.52 --> 622.44] All you who thirst. +[622.92 --> 625.12] Come drink deeply from the river of life. +[625.84 --> 627.86] Come to the water, all who are weary. +[628.52 --> 631.04] Come rest in the quiet pools of God's love. +[631.84 --> 635.60] Come to the water, all you who long for justice. +[635.60 --> 638.78] Come be renewed in God's overflowing stream. +[639.56 --> 643.60] For God is here among us, washing away the dust and grime of our lives, +[644.16 --> 648.24] and pouring out his Spirit on all of us who thirst. +[648.24 --> 653.98] I know. +[654.20 --> 656.94] And that's our gospel. +[656.94 --> 686.92] I love you. +[686.94 --> 716.92] I love you. +[716.94 --> 746.92] I love you. +[746.94 --> 776.92] I love you. +[776.94 --> 780.94] I love you. 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gracious, +[1034.50 --> 1036.98] slow to anger and abounding in love. +[1038.42 --> 1042.34] Lord, although we confess that our sins are many and frequent, +[1043.04 --> 1049.04] and often we admit repetitive, we ask again and again for your forgiveness. +[1049.04 --> 1054.44] We thank you that you have not dealt with us according to our sins, +[1054.66 --> 1057.64] nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. +[1058.14 --> 1060.52] What grace you have shown us. +[1062.04 --> 1066.28] Lord, you have also assured us that as high as the heavens are above the earth, +[1066.74 --> 1070.68] so great is your loving kindness toward us who fear you. +[1070.68 --> 1071.68] what kindness you have shown us. +[1071.68 --> 1073.90] What kindness you have shown us. +[1075.30 --> 1080.02] We thank you, gracious and kind Lord, that as we celebrate Lord's Supper this morning, +[1080.02 --> 1083.90] we are reminded that through your sacrifice on the cross, +[1083.90 --> 1089.28] we can have assurance that as far as the east is from the west, +[1089.74 --> 1093.52] so far have you removed our transgressions from us. +[1093.52 --> 1101.34] may we be and remain forever grateful for your sacrifice on the cross. +[1101.34 --> 1104.68] in your precious name we pray, Jesus. +[1105.78 --> 1106.12] Amen. +[1106.12 --> 1106.28] Amen. +[1106.28 --> 1112.52] Please raise as we continue to sing. +[1112.52 --> 1114.62] — +[1114.62 --> 1144.60] guitar solo +[1144.62 --> 1174.60] guitar solo +[1174.62 --> 1204.60] guitar solo +[1204.62 --> 1206.62] guitar solo +[1206.62 --> 1210.58] Whisper stars +[1210.58 --> 1216.48] guitar solo +[1217.32 --> 1217.62] guitar solo +[1217.62 --> 1222.92] improve +[1222.92 --> 1226.54] guitar solo +[1226.54 --> 1228.60] guitar solo +[1228.62 --> 1230.62] Mariel fading +[1230.62 --> 1232.56] guitar solo +[1232.56 --> 1242.52] What you pray to seek and save the most +[1242.52 --> 1248.62] I'm forever grateful to you +[1248.62 --> 1255.44] I'm forever grateful for the cross +[1255.44 --> 1261.38] I'm forever grateful to you +[1261.38 --> 1271.38] What you pray to seek and save the most +[1291.38 --> 1298.38] Our Father everlasting +[1298.38 --> 1303.38] We are creating love +[1303.38 --> 1306.38] God Almighty +[1306.38 --> 1312.38] Through your Holy Spirit +[1312.38 --> 1316.38] Conceiving Christ the Son +[1316.38 --> 1320.38] Jesus the Savior +[1320.38 --> 1326.38] I believe in God our Father +[1326.38 --> 1329.38] I believe in Christ the Son +[1329.38 --> 1333.38] I believe in the Holy Spirit +[1333.38 --> 1336.38] Our God is free and one +[1336.38 --> 1339.38] I believe in the resurrection +[1339.38 --> 1343.38] That we will rise again +[1343.38 --> 1349.38] For I believe in the name of Jesus +[1349.38 --> 1366.38] Our judge and our defense +[1366.38 --> 1370.38] Suffered and crucified +[1370.38 --> 1377.38] The goodness is in you +[1377.38 --> 1380.38] Descended into darkness +[1380.38 --> 1384.38] You rose in glorious light +[1384.38 --> 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in the Holy Spirit +[1435.38 --> 1436.38] That the Holy Spirit +[1436.38 --> 1440.38] Jesus Christ is born +[1440.38 --> 1450.26] I believe in you +[1450.26 --> 1457.12] I believe you rose again +[1457.12 --> 1466.82] I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord +[1470.38 --> 1475.70] I believe in life eternal +[1475.70 --> 1479.32] I believe in the virgin birth +[1479.32 --> 1482.50] I believe in the saints communion +[1482.50 --> 1486.28] And in your holy church +[1486.28 --> 1489.50] I believe in life erected +[1489.50 --> 1492.64] And he will come again +[1492.64 --> 1498.60] For I believe in the name of Jesus +[1498.60 --> 1502.36] I believe in God our Father +[1502.36 --> 1505.72] I believe in Christ the Son +[1505.72 --> 1508.92] I believe in the Holy Spirit +[1508.92 --> 1512.40] Our God is free and one +[1512.40 --> 1515.26] I believe in the resurrection +[1515.26 --> 1518.88] And we will rise again +[1518.88 --> 1524.92] For I believe in the name of Jesus +[1524.92 --> 1532.30] For I believe in the name of Jesus +[1532.30 --> 1541.20] You may have a seat +[1554.92 --> 1558.96] Good morning +[1558.96 --> 1560.16] My name is Yap +[1560.16 --> 1562.90] I'm a deacon here at Langley Emanuel +[1562.90 --> 1567.80] Today's offering is for Langley Emanuel Ministry and Mission +[1567.80 --> 1572.86] And the special offering is for North American Indigenous Ministries +[1572.86 --> 1579.62] Name is committed to the growth and maturity of the First Nations Church +[1579.62 --> 1583.48] Resulting in vibrant ministry to its community and beyond +[1583.48 --> 1587.20] They desire to see strong, healthy First Nation believers +[1587.20 --> 1590.40] Connected to strong, healthy local churches +[1590.40 --> 1594.84] From Mark 16, verse 15 +[1594.84 --> 1596.14] He said to them +[1596.14 --> 1599.46] Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation +[1599.46 --> 1603.94] Next week's collection will be for Gateway of Hope +[1603.94 --> 1611.04] Jesus programmation world +[1611.04 --> 1611.72] Come into all the palavra +[1611.72 --> 1613.40] Heroes +[1615.48 --> 1615.66] Jesus +[1615.66 --> 1628.38] 万 +[1628.38 --> 1629.40] division +[1629.40 --> 1643.08] How I long to breathe the air of heaven +[1643.08 --> 1650.48] When pain is gone and mercy fills the streets +[1650.48 --> 1657.20] Don't go home, the one who pled to save me +[1657.20 --> 1662.96] And walk with Him for all eternity +[1662.96 --> 1674.00] There will be a day when all love forgives +[1674.00 --> 1680.80] There will be a day when death will be no more +[1680.80 --> 1687.12] Standing face to face, making the right and wrong +[1687.12 --> 1696.88] Holy, holy is mine +[1696.88 --> 1704.88] Every prayer we claim desperation +[1704.88 --> 1712.64] His arms of pain we save through doubt and fear +[1712.64 --> 1718.64] In the end, we'll see that it was worth it +[1718.64 --> 1728.40] That He returns to wipe away our tears +[1728.40 --> 1734.16] There will be a day when all love forgives +[1734.16 --> 1741.16] There will be a day when death will be no more +[1741.16 --> 1748.92] Standing face to face, making the right and wrong +[1748.92 --> 1764.68] And on that day, we'll join the resurrection +[1764.68 --> 1772.44] And stand beside the heroes of the faith +[1772.44 --> 1782.20] With one voice, a thousand generations +[1782.20 --> 1787.96] Sing, holy is the Lamb who was saved +[1787.96 --> 1791.96] And on that day, we'll join the resurrection +[1791.96 --> 1795.96] And stand beside the heroes of the faith +[1795.96 --> 1805.72] With one voice, a thousand generations +[1805.72 --> 1807.72] With one voice, a thousand generations +[1807.72 --> 1813.72] Sing, holy is the Lamb who was saved +[1813.72 --> 1815.60] For another one, a thousand generations +[1815.60 --> 1820.52] For another one, a thousand generations +[1820.52 --> 1823.48] And on that day, we'll see that it was worth it +[1823.48 --> 1837.44] There will be a day when all will bow for Him. There will be a day when death will be no more. +[1837.44 --> 1845.32] Standing face to face with He who adored and rose above. +[1845.32 --> 1860.20] Holy, holy is the Lord, so let it be today. We shall be together with angels and the saints. +[1860.20 --> 1872.08] We raise mighty You, glory to our God, You gave us life beyond the grave. +[1872.08 --> 1893.08] Holy, holy is the Lord. +[1893.08 --> 1913.20] Good morning. My name is Mr. Mike, and I'm going to invite all the kindergartens to, well, no, grade, sorry, three-year-olds, all the way up to grade four. +[1913.30 --> 1915.28] I get all mixed up. Come on up, guys. +[1915.80 --> 1917.90] And we're going to head off to children's worship time pretty quick. +[1917.90 --> 1924.90] But I have a few questions for you first. +[1924.90 --> 1928.90] It's good to see you guys. It's been a while, hey? +[1928.90 --> 1932.90] Yeah, I haven't seen you since last year, some of you. +[1932.90 --> 1935.90] Been waiting all week for that joke. Nothing. +[1935.90 --> 1940.90] Anyway, did you guys have a good holiday? I haven't seen you since before the holidays. +[1940.90 --> 1945.46] Yeah? Did you guys, like, were you, like, so excited for Christmas? +[1946.24 --> 1949.34] Yeah? Did you think about it for months and months and months? +[1949.90 --> 1950.86] Yeah, yeah, I know. +[1951.14 --> 1955.34] And sometimes, do you sometimes think about children's worship time that way? +[1955.80 --> 1957.60] Okay, good answer. +[1958.90 --> 1961.60] I know. Hey, what's the big thing with Christmas? +[1961.90 --> 1964.92] What are we celebrating that we're so anxious for? +[1965.14 --> 1966.90] Jesus' birthday, right? Jesus' birthday. +[1966.90 --> 1974.40] Well, sometimes we have these big things, like holidays or Christmas or going on a big trip +[1974.40 --> 1978.22] that we, like, look forward to forever and we just think about it so much +[1978.22 --> 1980.74] and it just can't come any faster, right? +[1980.82 --> 1986.20] Just like Jesus' birthday or, like, your own birthday maybe. +[1986.82 --> 1988.06] Yeah? I know, right? +[1988.88 --> 1989.78] Is your birthday soon? +[1989.86 --> 1991.56] I know. I bet you some of you guys just had one. +[1991.94 --> 1992.66] Some of you are coming up. +[1992.66 --> 1993.88] What is one of the big things? +[1993.98 --> 1999.96] If I put this big cake in front of you, would that be, like, oh, my goodness. +[2000.04 --> 2002.48] Like, if your mom showed you this birthday cake and she's, like, +[2002.48 --> 2007.40] I'm going to make you this birthday cake for your birthday, would you be, like, so excited? +[2007.98 --> 2009.60] But would you want it, like, right away? +[2010.64 --> 2011.00] No. +[2011.14 --> 2014.08] Some of you could probably wait, but I would want to eat it right away. +[2014.14 --> 2015.28] I wouldn't know what to do with myself. +[2016.18 --> 2017.10] It's just a muffin. +[2018.00 --> 2020.74] Maybe some people love a good muffin, I'll tell you. +[2020.74 --> 2022.58] You know what, though? +[2022.62 --> 2025.92] I had a big birthday recently and I thought about it for months and months +[2025.92 --> 2028.66] and I looked forward to all these things, +[2028.76 --> 2031.18] but I didn't know what was going to all happen at my big birthday. +[2031.80 --> 2034.42] And then it came and guess what? +[2035.40 --> 2037.82] It was even better than I thought it was going to be. +[2038.50 --> 2041.92] There was, like, there was, like, a party and I had a big cake +[2041.92 --> 2045.96] and there was a special visitor that flew in to visit that I didn't know was coming. +[2046.44 --> 2049.78] And then we went, like, laser tagging and we played my favorite game. +[2049.78 --> 2054.84] All of these things, it promised to be even better than I thought. +[2054.96 --> 2056.34] Does that sometimes happen for you guys? +[2056.86 --> 2057.54] I hope so. +[2057.62 --> 2060.82] Sometimes we look forward to things and then it's even better than we thought. +[2061.24 --> 2061.54] Right? +[2062.16 --> 2065.60] We're going to talk about that today in Children's Worship Time +[2065.60 --> 2068.32] because we just talked about Jesus coming, right? +[2069.00 --> 2074.54] We just talked about him coming and maybe, maybe for the Israelites and even for us, +[2074.54 --> 2080.12] maybe there's an even bigger promise yet to come that we are, +[2080.20 --> 2082.18] it's going to be even better than we think it can be. +[2082.44 --> 2082.60] Yeah? +[2082.72 --> 2085.00] So we'll talk about that some more today in Children's Worship Time. +[2085.24 --> 2088.80] We're starting a whole new sort of section about Jesus' life +[2088.80 --> 2093.30] and all the big promises that he fulfilled that lots of people have looked forward to +[2093.30 --> 2094.30] for a long, long time. +[2095.10 --> 2096.84] Okay, let's stand and do the Children's Blessing +[2096.84 --> 2098.60] and we'll talk some more in Children's Worship Time. +[2098.60 --> 2102.02] All right. +[2102.96 --> 2106.84] Put our arms up and we're going to bless our moms and dads and brothers and sisters +[2106.84 --> 2109.14] that are going to hang out here in the sanctuary. +[2109.98 --> 2111.64] The Lord be with you. +[2112.46 --> 2112.94] Amen. +[2128.60 --> 2129.94] Good morning, everyone. +[2130.10 --> 2130.98] My name's Eric. +[2131.12 --> 2132.86] I'm a council member here at Emanuel. +[2134.64 --> 2137.62] First Sunday kind of in the new year. +[2137.72 --> 2138.66] Happy New Year, everyone. +[2138.90 --> 2139.40] Happy New Year. +[2140.30 --> 2140.84] Happy New Year. +[2140.96 --> 2141.20] All right. +[2141.24 --> 2141.64] That's good. +[2143.28 --> 2147.04] Just a couple of council notes before we go into family prayer this morning. +[2149.20 --> 2154.58] A few weeks ago, we said thanks to Sylvia and she's moved on +[2154.58 --> 2159.66] and Marilyn has taken her position in the office, so we're quite thankful for that. +[2161.08 --> 2165.66] So that transition's happening here in the new year over the next couple weeks. +[2166.04 --> 2168.62] Sylvia's working on training Marilyn for that. +[2168.78 --> 2173.34] So everything should still go into the same steps in terms of getting receipts +[2173.34 --> 2176.18] and all that stuff for your givings for the year and all those kinds of things. +[2176.28 --> 2177.84] So if you have a chance to come to the office +[2177.84 --> 2180.76] and you want to introduce yourself to Marilyn, that would be fantastic. +[2182.00 --> 2183.50] Another item of Thanksgiving, +[2183.50 --> 2188.16] even though we were short about 8% from our budget for 2022, +[2188.60 --> 2195.76] we are very thankful and gracious that we were able to cut down on the difference +[2195.76 --> 2196.46] at the end of the year. +[2196.54 --> 2199.78] So we thank you, everyone, for their financial contributions at the end of the year. +[2201.48 --> 2202.72] And some news. +[2202.92 --> 2205.44] So since we have an opening in the office right now, +[2205.50 --> 2207.00] we're calling the new position. +[2207.12 --> 2208.82] It's going to be called the Communications Assistant, +[2208.82 --> 2211.52] and there is a link on the website. +[2211.66 --> 2215.48] So if anyone is interested in that position here at Emmanuel, +[2215.48 --> 2218.10] you may have a chance to look at it on the website. +[2218.36 --> 2221.92] And if you have any questions, you can always talk to Pastor Chris or myself +[2221.92 --> 2225.92] or Stacey Klosterhoff if you have any questions about that position. +[2225.92 --> 2229.92] Transitioning now to family prayer, +[2229.98 --> 2233.36] there's a couple things that I wanted to pass your way. +[2234.16 --> 2238.86] Benita Smid, turns out she has a tumor on her bladder, +[2239.08 --> 2242.20] and later on this week she's going to be getting a biopsy on it +[2242.20 --> 2243.90] to find out what's going on there, +[2244.02 --> 2246.14] whether it's something to be of concern. +[2246.24 --> 2249.20] Obviously it's of concern, but what the next steps will be. +[2249.20 --> 2256.68] Dave Harris a few weeks ago was reporting on his wife Leanne's dad +[2256.68 --> 2259.14] who has advanced stage cancer in his lungs. +[2260.14 --> 2261.28] Not much has changed there. +[2261.38 --> 2263.26] He has maybe days, weeks to live, +[2263.44 --> 2266.04] because the cancer has advanced quite a bit. +[2267.30 --> 2268.76] If you had a chance to look at the bulletin, +[2268.90 --> 2272.16] we want the Heinen family lost someone special to you. +[2272.44 --> 2275.22] Henry, Marie's dad's wife, +[2275.32 --> 2278.40] passed away recently in the last couple weeks, +[2278.40 --> 2280.96] so that's an item of prayer for their family. +[2283.32 --> 2285.16] Item of thanks, Chris already mentioned it, +[2285.18 --> 2287.08] to the Howling family for a new little baby there. +[2287.22 --> 2288.76] Gus, we're thankful for that. +[2288.82 --> 2291.20] Another addition to the family, Emmanuel family. +[2293.42 --> 2295.56] And I just want to, part of my prayer this morning +[2295.56 --> 2300.64] is going to be about for parents over the last couple months. +[2300.64 --> 2304.00] I've been hearing some things from parents about little kids, +[2304.18 --> 2307.76] teenagers, adult kids, the challenges that are with that. +[2307.76 --> 2313.04] So I just want to let you know that you're in my prayers and thoughts as well. +[2313.24 --> 2316.88] So I'm going to have that as part of my prayer this morning. +[2317.14 --> 2318.68] So please join me in prayer. +[2320.64 --> 2322.90] Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be your name. +[2323.88 --> 2325.56] Thank you, God, for this day. +[2326.20 --> 2328.84] A nice Sunday morning where we can come here to work church, +[2328.92 --> 2331.52] to worship you and enjoy fellowship with our church family. +[2331.52 --> 2336.06] We give thanks for this country, city we live in, +[2336.12 --> 2339.02] with all its beauty, potential, and social stability. +[2340.06 --> 2343.88] We sometimes, Lord, forget how blessed we are to live in this country of Canada +[2343.88 --> 2346.46] and speak often of the issues and problems we have. +[2347.42 --> 2351.66] But really, when we take a moment to listen and read about the amount of strife +[2351.66 --> 2355.74] in other parts of the world, like Ukraine, China, and now Mexico, +[2355.74 --> 2357.44] we are thankful for our country. +[2359.30 --> 2361.60] Lord, in our own church, we have much to be thankful for. +[2361.68 --> 2365.80] We have a great staff leading us, our youth, our children, and our young adults. +[2366.74 --> 2370.90] Our ministry programs are doing well, from cadets to gems to children's worship time +[2370.90 --> 2375.42] to youth and coffee break and all the others that happen regularly here at Emmanuel. +[2375.42 --> 2379.78] We are thankful for the leadership team of elders and deacons +[2379.78 --> 2383.02] who have taken on the responsibilities that come with those roles. +[2384.66 --> 2387.90] And, Lord, we cannot forget the many volunteers here at Emmanuel +[2387.90 --> 2391.14] that put in a ton of effort to make this church function as it does. +[2392.54 --> 2395.80] We give thanks, Lord, for the financial commitment of our members here +[2395.80 --> 2397.08] to the operation of Emmanuel. +[2398.14 --> 2401.46] Through the adversity of the world and locally over the past two years, +[2401.52 --> 2404.18] we are blessed with the financial stability we have here. +[2405.42 --> 2409.30] With all the blessings, Lord, we have to experience, +[2409.42 --> 2412.20] we do have prayer requests to present to you at this time. +[2413.06 --> 2417.58] We pray for the Heinen family with the sudden loss of Henry's wife, Helen, recently. +[2418.48 --> 2421.56] Helen was loved by many, and her free spirit will be missed. +[2422.54 --> 2424.70] We pray for those in our family here at Emmanuel +[2424.70 --> 2428.72] who are suffering physically from ailments that are affecting quality of life. +[2429.84 --> 2431.84] This can be very difficult to manage +[2431.84 --> 2435.74] and can be difficult psychologically to deal with on a day-to-day basis. +[2436.18 --> 2438.18] We ask for healing for all of those people. +[2439.78 --> 2441.36] We pray for those who are lonely, +[2441.90 --> 2444.16] those who have mental health challenges, depression, +[2444.38 --> 2446.04] and any of those unseen challenges. +[2446.04 --> 2449.76] We ask you, Lord, to give these people peace and comfort, +[2449.92 --> 2452.16] and may they feel your presence as they walk this journey. +[2453.54 --> 2457.84] We pray, Lord, for parents and any of those who have the responsibility of mentoring +[2457.84 --> 2463.44] or raising children today to be a parent, grandparent, or close family friend. +[2463.44 --> 2467.70] From the age of little Gus Howling all the way to adult children, +[2467.82 --> 2470.90] the handbook on navigating life is not an exact science. +[2472.20 --> 2475.26] We pray, Lord, that you give parents of young children +[2475.26 --> 2478.54] the energy and wisdom to do a great job raising their children. +[2479.66 --> 2481.28] As children get older, Lord, +[2481.28 --> 2483.36] we ask that you give parents even more wisdom +[2483.36 --> 2487.10] to navigate the challenges of school and social life and home dynamics. +[2488.64 --> 2491.00] And, Lord, as our children become teenagers and young adults, +[2491.12 --> 2493.56] give us parents even more wisdom and patience +[2493.56 --> 2496.44] as we assist our children into the transition to adulthood. +[2498.22 --> 2501.12] For parents, as children become adults, +[2501.26 --> 2503.36] many of the worries and challenges don't end, +[2503.70 --> 2506.12] and sleepless nights and anxieties persist. +[2506.12 --> 2511.78] Our world today seems to be more complex and complicated every year +[2511.78 --> 2514.50] with numerous distractions from you, Lord. +[2515.42 --> 2518.36] Our prayer, Lord, is that we can feel your presence and guidance +[2518.36 --> 2521.54] in our parenting and raising of children in this world of ours. +[2522.34 --> 2523.58] Give us wisdom and help, +[2524.20 --> 2527.30] and help us find support in friends and resources +[2527.30 --> 2529.32] and our church family and in you. +[2531.08 --> 2532.32] It's a new year, Lord. +[2532.38 --> 2534.16] We can see it as a fresh start. +[2534.16 --> 2537.28] Lord, most of us set new goals and plans at this time. +[2538.18 --> 2540.96] Our goal, Lord, will be to include you in those goals and plans. +[2541.88 --> 2546.82] Give us wisdom, and may we feel you near in the year to come. +[2548.06 --> 2550.94] We know, Lord, that not a hair does not fall from our head +[2550.94 --> 2552.08] without you knowing of it. +[2552.78 --> 2554.44] With that in mind, may we have confidence +[2554.44 --> 2555.94] that you are in control of this world +[2555.94 --> 2558.36] and that we can trust that your will will be done +[2558.36 --> 2559.54] and that you love us +[2559.54 --> 2562.38] and want nothing less than the best for us. +[2564.16 --> 2565.90] May we be a light for you, Lord, +[2566.28 --> 2568.34] and to those around us in the week to come. +[2568.70 --> 2570.34] And we ask all this in your name. +[2570.72 --> 2570.96] Amen. +[2570.96 --> 2571.06] Amen. +[2571.06 --> 2571.08] Amen. +[2571.08 --> 2571.12] Amen. +[2571.12 --> 2571.22] Amen. +[2571.22 --> 2571.26] Amen. +[2571.26 --> 2573.10] Amen. +[2573.10 --> 2573.20] Amen. +[2573.20 --> 2573.22] Amen. +[2573.22 --> 2573.26] Amen. +[2573.26 --> 2573.28] Amen. +[2573.28 --> 2573.30] Amen. +[2573.30 --> 2575.22] Amen. +[2575.22 --> 2575.34] Amen. +[2575.34 --> 2577.22] Amen. +[2577.22 --> 2577.28] Amen. +[2577.28 --> 2577.34] Amen. +[2577.34 --> 2577.44] Amen. +[2577.44 --> 2578.30] Amen. +[2578.30 --> 2579.30] Amen. +[2579.30 --> 2581.38] Amen. +[2594.16 --> 2595.06] Amen. +[2595.06 --> 2597.46] Amen. +[2597.46 --> 2597.74] Amen. +[2598.38 --> 2599.38] Amen. +[2599.38 --> 2600.38] Amen. +[2600.38 --> 2601.28] Amen. +[2601.28 --> 2601.40] Amen. +[2601.40 --> 2601.66] Amen. +[2601.66 --> 2601.86] Amen. 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I'm going to invite you to turn to that, open it up to Romans 1. We're going to read the +[2630.62 --> 2644.28] first 15 verses together. From Romans 1. +[2644.28 --> 2654.66] Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God. +[2655.34 --> 2661.08] The gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures regarding his son, +[2661.88 --> 2668.20] who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, and who through the spirit of holiness +[2668.20 --> 2676.50] was appointed the son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord. +[2677.54 --> 2684.08] Through him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes +[2684.08 --> 2691.86] from faith for his name's sake. And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to +[2691.86 --> 2702.16] Jesus Christ. To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people, grace and peace to +[2702.16 --> 2710.44] you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ +[2710.44 --> 2717.98] for all of you because your faith is being reported all over the world. God whom I serve in my spirit +[2717.98 --> 2725.68] in preaching the gospel of his son is my witness how I constantly remember you in my prayers at all +[2725.68 --> 2732.12] times. And I pray that now at last by God's will the way may be opened for me to come to you. +[2733.46 --> 2741.74] I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong. That is, +[2741.82 --> 2747.96] that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith. I do not want you to be +[2747.96 --> 2753.10] unaware, brothers and sisters, that I planned many times to come to you, but have been prevented +[2753.10 --> 2760.12] from doing so until now in order that I might have a harvest among you just as I have had among +[2760.12 --> 2767.36] the other Gentiles. I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish. +[2768.16 --> 2775.94] That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome. +[2775.94 --> 2778.24] This is the word of the Lord. +[2783.58 --> 2794.16] Have I asked you what your favorite book is? How might you respond? What's your favorite book? +[2794.16 --> 2803.62] Ecclesiastes. Oh, there's a stranger in the house, or a strange one in the house, we'll say. +[2804.30 --> 2806.10] Ecclesiastes is meaningless. That doesn't count. +[2808.08 --> 2809.34] Some of you got it. Great. +[2809.34 --> 2816.84] Now, Ecclesiastes notwithstanding, I know that asking the question, what's your favorite book, +[2816.94 --> 2824.52] presumes that you read. Now, I also know that many of you don't actually read, and so maybe we +[2824.52 --> 2829.76] should ask the question, what's your favorite movie, or what's your favorite hobby? Right? I know +[2829.76 --> 2836.24] for myself, I actually was thinking about this, but I really struggled to pick, and I couldn't choose +[2836.24 --> 2843.14] between the Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix or the Christopher Paolini Inheritance Cycle series, +[2843.26 --> 2849.26] but that's four books, so then I thought that's cheating, so now I don't know. Maybe it's the +[2849.26 --> 2855.72] Percy Jackson series. Maybe if it's the Tale of Magic. I'm looking at you, Dora. Yep. +[2855.72 --> 2864.78] My son, who is seven, is really into Dogman and Captain Underpants. I don't know what that's all +[2864.78 --> 2871.78] about. We're also reading a lot of those, like, who would win books in my house right now, right? So +[2871.78 --> 2878.66] you've got, like, Lobster versus Crab, and then if they fight, who would win? Again, I don't, that seems +[2878.66 --> 2892.36] to be a favorite. Travelers, there you go. What's your favorite? Grab the microphone. +[2892.36 --> 2906.96] All right. We're going to live here again. What's your favorite book? Now, the reason I ask this +[2906.96 --> 2914.06] question is because I'm about to say something that you might go, hmm, that seems strange, because one +[2914.06 --> 2922.58] of my favorite books in the Bible is Romans, but you've probably also heard me say that one of my +[2922.58 --> 2927.12] favorite books in the Bible is Philippians, and you might have also heard me say that one of my +[2927.12 --> 2931.72] favorite books of the Bible is Galatians, and you might have heard me say that one of my favorite +[2931.72 --> 2937.48] books of the Bible is Joshua. Now, if you have so many favorites, is there really a favorite? Maybe I +[2937.48 --> 2945.96] should just say that my favorite book is the Bible. I bring this up because years ago, when I first +[2945.96 --> 2951.68] met Rachel's parents, she's now my wife, my mother-in-law asked me this question, +[2952.30 --> 2962.54] what's your favorite book? And I answered, Romans. Now, I love my mother-in-law very, very much, +[2962.54 --> 2971.30] but she looked me square in the eyes, and she said, ah, Romans, huh? I'm more of a James kind +[2971.30 --> 2980.82] of Christian. Give me something to do. Don't give me doctrine. And I thought, huh, this is how it's +[2980.82 --> 2988.00] going to be for the rest of my life. Mom, if you're listening, because I know you might be, I love you. +[2988.00 --> 2998.48] Point is, Romans can be a hard book because it is full of doctrine. It's one of the most, +[2998.78 --> 3005.84] or the most expansive letters that Paul writes. It covers a huge swath of topics and goes deep into +[3005.84 --> 3021.14] them. But that doesn't mean it's not practical, right? Good doctrine is always practical. And so even +[3021.14 --> 3028.62] as we dig for the next while into the book of Romans, we will ground ourselves in the truth +[3028.62 --> 3037.60] of what Paul writes, of what God says for our everyday practical lives together. +[3039.92 --> 3043.50] I am going to ask something of you, though, throughout this, because +[3043.50 --> 3052.44] if as we go through this series, you have questions or wondering or you're taking notes +[3052.44 --> 3058.82] and you're just not sure, reach out to me. Email me or call me, text me, whatever. Grab me after +[3058.82 --> 3066.10] service. That's fine. Let's talk about it and let's wrestle together. As we begin, we start at the +[3066.10 --> 3075.46] beginning. That makes sense. Romans 1. Now, Paul is writing this letter sometime around AD 57. +[3075.46 --> 3083.36] It's during his third missionary journey, and he's probably in the Greek city of Corinth. +[3084.34 --> 3090.24] And we know that from some of the overlap. We can talk about that in the people that he has met +[3090.24 --> 3097.52] of Gaius and Erastus. Now, Paul, when he writes this letter, has not yet been to Rome. The church in +[3097.52 --> 3104.66] Rome is not one that he founded, unlike many of the other churches of the day. He has not met the +[3104.66 --> 3112.94] Christians in Rome, though it's clear he knows some of them or knows many of them even. What's more, +[3113.02 --> 3118.80] it's also clear that he knows their struggles. He's heard of their challenges. He's heard of the +[3118.80 --> 3124.40] divisions or the debates and the struggles that they are living in the midst of. And as he says in +[3124.40 --> 3133.88] verse 11, he longs to see them so that he may impart to you or to them some spiritual gift to make you +[3133.88 --> 3142.60] strong. And that verse, verse 11, is kind of the point of the whole letter, right? And it's the +[3142.60 --> 3148.74] theme that we're going to focus on this morning, right? The spiritual gift that makes you strong. +[3150.18 --> 3156.48] And so, of course, that begs the question, right? What is the gift? What will make this church strong? +[3156.48 --> 3167.06] In a word, the answer to that question is pretty simple, and yet it is incredibly profound. +[3168.14 --> 3175.32] The spiritual gift that Paul is talking about that will make the church in Rome strong is the gospel. +[3176.84 --> 3179.84] Right off, right from the beginning, notice in verse 1, +[3179.84 --> 3189.56] Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God. +[3190.84 --> 3195.78] Now, if you are familiar with the New Testament writings or if you're familiar with the classics +[3195.78 --> 3203.40] period, you know that this is a pretty standard letter opening format that Paul is using. +[3203.40 --> 3210.54] Now, today, when we write letters or emails or even sometimes texts, right, we start with the other +[3210.54 --> 3218.90] person's name, right? We say, dear Rachel, how I love you. Let me count the ways. Have I ever written +[3218.90 --> 3227.46] you that letter? No. But I do, right? Or we might send a text. Hey, Kevin, it's Chris. It's good to see +[3227.46 --> 3233.96] you at church on Sunday. Want to grab coffee this week? Not in Paul's day. In Paul's day, you started +[3233.96 --> 3242.14] with your own name and then probably with a title or a position statement of authority as to why this +[3242.14 --> 3252.94] person should listen to you. So, Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ. Now, that word servant in Greek +[3252.94 --> 3262.60] is doulos. It's a slave. More specifically, it's someone who calls themselves, or who gives themselves +[3262.60 --> 3269.98] rather, completely into the service of another. The old word that was used here in the Bible translation +[3269.98 --> 3277.82] is bond servant. But that's not really a word we use anymore and even less so one that we know what +[3277.82 --> 3285.34] it means. Point is, it's a particular type of slave, right? It's not a servant like a butler or a waiter, +[3285.34 --> 3293.62] and it's also not a slave like in the chattel slave industry of stealing black or brown people from +[3293.62 --> 3302.42] their homes and forcing them into some sort of labor, right? A bond servant is someone who serves +[3302.42 --> 3312.10] and who gives themselves entirely into that service. In fact, throughout the Bible, and Paul, +[3312.10 --> 3319.68] you may know, is a Pharisee. He's a trained Pharisee. So, he knows the Old Testament backwards and forwards, +[3319.82 --> 3327.06] probably has much of it, if not all of it, memorized. He knows that Moses and David and Elijah +[3327.06 --> 3335.82] are all called servants of the Lord. And so, not only is Paul picking up on that tradition and the +[3335.82 --> 3340.18] authority that comes with it, because it's interesting, right? Moses, David, and Elijah, +[3340.40 --> 3347.58] Moses who represents the Torah, David who represents the kingship, and Elijah who represents the prophets, +[3347.58 --> 3352.60] not only is he picking up on the authority that comes with that tradition, but he's furthering it, +[3352.60 --> 3360.40] right? In the Old Testament, in each case that that phrase is used, servant or slave of the Lord, +[3360.98 --> 3367.06] it's used with the word LORD in all caps, if you're reading it in English, right? Which is the covenant +[3367.06 --> 3375.38] name of God, right? In Hebrew, it's Yahweh. It's the name that God gives himself in Exodus 3, the story of +[3375.38 --> 3384.78] the burning bush with Moses. Moses asks God's voice there and says, who shall I say is sending me? And God +[3384.78 --> 3398.00] says, Yahweh, Asher Yahweh. I am who I am. The I am is sending you. Now, Paul takes that bond servant of +[3398.00 --> 3410.84] the Lord title and he appends it to Jesus Christ, right? Paul, a bond servant of Jesus Christ. See, already +[3410.84 --> 3423.42] he is making a not-so-subtle theological claim about who Jesus is, right? Jesus is the I am taking on +[3423.42 --> 3432.40] flesh. And so, take that idea and then circle back with me. Paul wants to give the Christians in Rome +[3432.40 --> 3439.16] a gift that will make them strong, and that gift is the gospel of God. Remember, in verse 1, he says +[3439.16 --> 3444.50] that he is set apart for the gospel of God, and then in verse 15, he says, that's why I'm so eager to +[3444.50 --> 3449.50] preach the gospel. He says, that's why I'm so eager to preach the gospel. He says, that's why I'm so eager to +[3449.50 --> 3449.54] preach the gospel. He says, that's why I'm so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome. And now, +[3449.54 --> 3459.24] what we begin to see is the gospel is the truth of the person of Jesus Christ. And right there, +[3459.48 --> 3467.86] at this point, I want you to see something. Paul wants them to have a gift that will make them strong. +[3467.86 --> 3477.48] And he gives them the gospel. Now, that's really fascinating to me, because in my experience as +[3477.48 --> 3481.10] pastor, and I am privileged to have these sorts of conversations with people all the time, +[3481.46 --> 3488.42] all too often, as Christians, we think of the gospel and of believing the gospel as the thing, +[3488.56 --> 3495.50] or the doctrine, or the gift that gets us into Christianity, right? That makes us Christian. +[3495.50 --> 3502.14] But then, we have this internal shift that takes place, whereby to live as a Christian, +[3502.52 --> 3508.00] we have to move on from the gospel. We have to have some other ideas, or we have to move to obedience, +[3508.26 --> 3514.60] or to something more, right? We think that the gospel gets us in something else, and if I'm honest with +[3514.60 --> 3519.40] you, that is usually ourselves, something about ourselves, something else makes you strong. +[3519.40 --> 3527.36] But that's not Paul's point. Yes, the gospel gets you in. That is to say, believing the gospel is the +[3527.36 --> 3533.12] first outward sign that you are, in fact, a Christian. But Paul's point over and over and over +[3533.12 --> 3541.14] again throughout this entire letter is that the gospel makes you strong. That's Paul's aim in this +[3541.14 --> 3547.62] letter, and that's what will be our aim in this entire series, to get you to understand the depths +[3547.62 --> 3556.60] of the gospel, and then to experience the gospel in the everyday stuff of life, right? Paul teaches us +[3556.60 --> 3565.52] deep doctrine precisely because it is wrong doctrine that keeps us slaves to fear. It is unbelief, +[3565.52 --> 3571.72] or wrong faith that keeps us sinning, or in sin, is the language that Paul will use. +[3573.34 --> 3580.08] Okay, let's look at it. In Romans 14, I think we have that one for the screen, we do. In Romans 14, +[3580.14 --> 3593.84] verse 23, Paul says, everything that does not come from faith is sin. Now, part of what that means +[3593.84 --> 3608.32] is that anything good that you do that isn't done from faith is actually not good. At least not good in +[3608.32 --> 3616.68] the fullest sense of the word, right? Any good done apart from true faith isn't actually good. It's +[3616.68 --> 3625.56] stained with sin. Now, some of you are going to hear me say that, and you don't like it, and you're going to want to +[3625.56 --> 3636.46] disagree. And with all humility, your disagreement isn't with me, it's with the Bible. Now, you might want to say, +[3636.68 --> 3643.78] surely my unbelieving friend does something good, right? Isn't it good when a non-Christian gives to the poor? +[3643.78 --> 3652.08] Isn't it good when my atheist neighbor shovels my driveway after a snowstorm? And again, you don't have +[3652.08 --> 3658.64] to reckon with me as much as you have to reckon with the Bible, right? If you want to call that good, +[3659.02 --> 3664.24] how do you understand what Paul says when he writes, everything that does not come from faith +[3664.24 --> 3670.90] is sin? Or in Romans 3, right, and we'll look at these in detail throughout. Romans 3, he says, +[3670.90 --> 3675.40] there is no one righteous, not even one. And again, you might hear that and say, ah, but he says +[3675.40 --> 3682.46] righteous there. Righteous is like super good. And so maybe no one does super good, but surely they do +[3682.46 --> 3689.00] good. Well, okay, yes, he does say that, but righteous doesn't mean super good, but we can get into that +[3689.00 --> 3697.08] later. He does go on, though. He says that there is no one who does good, not even one. +[3697.08 --> 3707.56] In chapter 7, right, Paul takes this reality and he refers to it as a sinful nature, right? Where in +[3707.56 --> 3713.34] people, as people, we are slaves. There's that word again, right? Remember, we said it was someone +[3713.34 --> 3719.32] who gives themselves entirely, completely over to the object. He says that we are slaves to sin. +[3719.32 --> 3727.28] You might remember the words of Jesus. In John 8, Jesus says, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. +[3728.70 --> 3734.34] Now, what Paul is talking about in these verses, and the point that we're setting up here in contrast, +[3734.98 --> 3741.36] is the doctrine of depravity. It's the part of the doctrine of sin. If you want the fancy word, +[3741.48 --> 3747.86] it's hamartiology. It's the doctrine of sin, right? Paul looks into this in depth later, and so will we +[3747.86 --> 3754.30] in the series, but the point in bringing it up now is because it relates to the idea that the gospel +[3754.30 --> 3763.84] is not just the way into faith, but it is the fuel of faith, right? The gospel makes you strong in faith +[3763.84 --> 3772.64] because apart from God, we can't do good, right? We need the gospel to do good. That's why this is so +[3772.64 --> 3778.56] important, right? To believe the gospel, we need to know it, and to know it, we need to hear it, and then +[3778.56 --> 3788.04] knowing and hearing it, we need to live it, but, and here's what I need you to hear, right? What then is +[3788.04 --> 3798.32] the gospel, right? If the gospel is the way in and the way of faith, what is it? +[3798.32 --> 3809.62] Because sometimes we make the gospel a sense or a feeling we have, right? Sometimes we think that +[3809.62 --> 3820.12] faith is first a feeling, particularly a feeling of joy or of conviction, and then when that happens, +[3820.44 --> 3827.08] right, when it happens that we don't feel joy or we don't feel conviction, if instead we feel doubt +[3827.08 --> 3834.80] in uncertainty, we think, oh, maybe I don't have faith, right? If I believed, I wouldn't feel this way, +[3835.06 --> 3841.16] but I feel this way, so maybe I don't really believe, maybe I don't really know the gospel. +[3843.06 --> 3850.68] Or to put it another way, what is the relationship between faith and the gospel? And then where does, +[3850.68 --> 3859.36] or how does obedience come into play in all of this? And so like Paul is eager to preach to those +[3859.36 --> 3868.04] in Rome, I am eager for us to see all of this, right? And so first, Paul says that the gospel is of +[3868.04 --> 3874.64] God. And as I read that, it becomes a question of grammar, it's a question of genitive, right? What does +[3874.64 --> 3880.54] that word of mean? Does it mean that it belongs to God or it's about God or it's from God? +[3882.52 --> 3890.72] So let me, if the gospel is something that belongs to God, that means it's kind of a thing, +[3891.98 --> 3898.70] right? But the gospel isn't a thing, and yet when we link it or equate the gospel with a feeling or a +[3898.70 --> 3904.44] conviction, like we've just talked about, that we can lose, right? We are giving or we are assuming a +[3904.44 --> 3912.64] sort of, forgive the made-up word, a thingness to the gospel. But the gospel isn't something you hold. +[3914.50 --> 3921.22] And so as we wrestle here, maybe it's helpful to talk about what the word gospel actually means. +[3921.96 --> 3927.58] Gospel in Greek is euangeloi, and it literally means good herald. +[3928.70 --> 3936.62] Now in the time of Jesus and Paul, if on a faraway battlefield, the emperor won a great victory +[3936.62 --> 3944.22] and brought peace and secured his authority to a new place, he would send out heralds, +[3944.62 --> 3953.68] engeloi, to declare his victory and peace. So put simply, the gospel is a declaration +[3953.68 --> 3962.42] and announcement. It is news of a victory declared. And that distinction matters because, +[3962.92 --> 3973.66] hear this, the gospel is not advice. The gospel is not a list of rules. It is news. It is the good news +[3973.66 --> 3983.64] of God declaring his victory. It is a declaration from God about his son, right? What does Paul say? +[3983.70 --> 3990.96] The gospel of God, which he promised in the prophets and the holy scriptures regarding his son. +[3991.98 --> 3998.64] The gospel is the good news from God about his son. And so a couple of things about this. One, +[3998.64 --> 4010.48] the gospel is good news from God. It's of God. That means we don't get to make it up. We don't get +[4010.48 --> 4018.84] to craft it. We don't get to change it. It's God's. He defines it. And yet, since the beginning of +[4018.84 --> 4025.46] Christian history, people have been trying to redefine the gospel, trying to make it about health and +[4025.46 --> 4032.82] prosperity in this life for right now, trying to make it about loving my neighbor and being generally +[4032.82 --> 4038.86] ambiguously good, trying to make it about some secret escape plan or secret route to power. +[4039.36 --> 4046.80] But the gospel is God's. We don't get to change it. All that's left to us is to accept it and accept +[4046.80 --> 4054.28] the truths that are consequent with it, like the truth of depravity and being slaves to sin. +[4054.28 --> 4059.92] But apart from the work of faith in the gospel and the regeneration that precedes it all, +[4065.92 --> 4074.62] in 1 Corinthians 1.23, Paul says that the gospel is a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to +[4074.62 --> 4081.26] the Greeks. In 1 Corinthians 1.18, he says, the message of the cross is foolishness to those +[4081.26 --> 4090.68] who are perishing. And so, I think it's important for us to hear that it's okay if the gospel that we +[4090.68 --> 4098.56] proclaim here on Sunday, day after day, week after week, sounds ludicrous and weird to those who don't +[4098.56 --> 4109.14] yet believe. But if the gospel we proclaim is palatable, we've changed it. We've made it into something +[4109.14 --> 4120.32] it's not. The gospel is the good news from God about his son. The gospel is about a person, +[4120.78 --> 4130.80] not just an idea. It's about a person, not a concept or a doctrine. It's about him and not us. The gospel +[4130.80 --> 4141.44] of Jesus is fundamentally a message about not about our lives, our dreams, or our hopes. It is a message +[4141.44 --> 4148.48] that transforms our lives, our dreams, and our hopes, but only because it's actually not about us. +[4149.02 --> 4153.48] It's a declaration of who God's son is. Look with me at verse 3. +[4153.48 --> 4165.24] Paul says, regarding his son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David. Literally there it +[4165.24 --> 4180.46] says, in his flesh. That is, he took on flesh as a descendant of David. He is fully human. And then, +[4180.46 --> 4185.80] Paul continues, by the spirit of holiness, or another way to translate that is, by the Holy Spirit +[4185.80 --> 4192.76] appointed the Son of God in power by the resurrection. Now, that doesn't mean that he +[4192.76 --> 4199.74] became the Son of God because of the resurrection. It means because he is the Son of God, he was +[4199.74 --> 4207.12] resurrected and exalted to a place of power. Remember two things about Jesus' story. At his baptism, +[4207.12 --> 4213.60] when the heavens opened up and the Holy Spirit descended like a dove as John was baptizing him, +[4214.50 --> 4222.56] anointing him with God's Spirit, God's voice said, this is my Son whom I love. And then likewise, +[4222.76 --> 4230.26] after his resurrection, Jesus said, all authority, all power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. +[4230.26 --> 4237.14] All right, in Philippians 2, this idea is carried forward in Jesus being exalted to the highest place. +[4238.26 --> 4246.76] The point is, the gospel is about God's Son who took on flesh, the incarnation, and it's about his life +[4246.76 --> 4252.94] as a descendant of David doing what David couldn't. It's about his death and his resurrection, and it's about +[4252.94 --> 4259.22] his exaltation and his ascension. Every one of those aspects Paul will dig into in this letter. +[4259.22 --> 4271.18] And so who is this Son of God? The name comes to us at the end of verse 4. Jesus Christ, +[4271.72 --> 4284.98] our Lord. Jesus Christ is the gift. More specifically, the gospel about Jesus Christ is the spiritual gift +[4284.98 --> 4293.54] that will make you strong. And so are you struggling with doubt? Remember the gospel, right? Where Jesus +[4293.54 --> 4303.82] is God's Son taken on flesh. It happened in history. It is real. And here's the point, right? That your +[4303.82 --> 4313.60] ability to reconcile that truth in your mind, your ability to accept it, doesn't change the fact that +[4313.60 --> 4321.86] it's true. Even if you don't believe it, it still happened. It's still history. He is and he did. +[4323.28 --> 4331.80] Are you struggling with obedience or disobedience, right? Remember the gospel where Jesus' obedience is +[4331.80 --> 4340.44] the source of your righteousness, right? You don't earn God's grace. You don't keep God's favor by your +[4340.44 --> 4347.06] obedience, right? If you did either of those things, neither would be grace. And if it's not grace, +[4347.50 --> 4356.70] it's not the gospel. Maybe you're struggling with a lack of control in your life. Again, Paul says, +[4356.82 --> 4364.54] remember the gospel, right? Even the chaos and the brokenness of sin in the world isn't enough to break +[4364.54 --> 4372.58] God's grasp on history, right? God, what did we read? Promised beforehand through his prophets +[4372.58 --> 4380.60] in the holy scriptures, right? That isn't just a good guess by some people, right? God's promise +[4380.60 --> 4385.08] means it will come to pass. His sovereign will makes it happen. +[4385.08 --> 4393.40] Almost every week in our worship together, you will hear me summarize and state the gospel +[4393.40 --> 4399.76] in a very similar, if not exactly the same way. You will hear me say something along the lines of, +[4399.82 --> 4405.52] the truth is, you are more sinful than you would ever dare admit, and yet you are more loved than you +[4405.52 --> 4413.06] could ever imagine possible. And out of that love, God sent his son, Jesus Christ, into the world, +[4413.06 --> 4419.10] taking on flesh to live the life I should have lived and to die the death that I deserve. +[4420.28 --> 4429.22] And his righteous life and his sacrificial death is an atoning sacrifice for us. And three days later, +[4429.34 --> 4434.90] he was raised victorious over sin and death, and he has ascended to the right hand of God, +[4434.98 --> 4441.52] the Father Almighty. That's the gospel that we return to over and over and over again. +[4441.52 --> 4452.10] And on and on we could go. And in this series, we will. It is about the gospel from first to last, +[4452.34 --> 4461.02] all roads leading out of Romans, how the truth of the gospel applies to the everyday stuff of life. +[4461.02 --> 4470.94] When we get the gospel right, that's when we start getting life as a Christian right. +[4470.94 --> 4483.66] Now this is where I'll end for this morning. We've been looking at verse 11. Verse 11 feeds right into +[4483.66 --> 4490.24] verse 12. I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gifts to make you strong. +[4490.58 --> 4496.76] That is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith. +[4496.76 --> 4505.36] Not only did Paul want to encourage the faith of the church in Rome, but he also needed his faith +[4505.36 --> 4512.54] encouraged by them. And can I just say that if Paul needed his faith encouraged, right, +[4512.62 --> 4520.60] Paul, who was used of God to grow the church in incredible ways throughout the then majority world, +[4520.60 --> 4527.46] right, if Paul, who was used of God to form vast portions, almost the entirety of the New Testament +[4527.46 --> 4535.40] canon, if Paul, who literally met the resurrected Jesus on the road to Damascus, if Paul needed his +[4535.40 --> 4540.70] faith encouraged by a community of believers, how much more so do you and I? +[4540.70 --> 4550.70] That's part of what happens each week when we gather together here, right? We gather together in +[4550.70 --> 4557.22] worship, when we gather around the word, when we sing songs of praise, when we relive the experience of +[4557.22 --> 4564.42] God coming to us and offering grace and forgiveness. And when we go from this place empowered by the Holy +[4564.42 --> 4570.82] Spirit, right, we do not go alone. We go mutually encouraged. We go together. +[4572.90 --> 4578.18] Do not scorn the gift of brothers and sisters in faith. +[4580.10 --> 4582.10] You are my encouragement. +[4583.46 --> 4585.06] I pray I can be yours. +[4585.86 --> 4587.94] You are each other's encouragement. +[4587.94 --> 4592.58] I pray you take advantage of God's gift to you. +[4594.10 --> 4596.10] Because, may I just say, +[4596.90 --> 4599.06] that if the current +[4599.06 --> 4602.50] sort of cultural trajectory holds true, +[4602.94 --> 4605.98] that is, if the trajectory that we seem to be on +[4605.98 --> 4609.06] right now as a society here in the Western world, +[4609.50 --> 4612.04] it is only going to get more difficult +[4612.04 --> 4613.82] to be Christian. +[4613.82 --> 4613.90] Christian. +[4615.42 --> 4621.10] People are going to increasingly criticize us for being ludicrous and offensive, +[4621.98 --> 4625.18] for being backwards or on the wrong side of history. +[4626.86 --> 4629.66] I think we know that. Some of you have experienced that. +[4631.02 --> 4639.26] What will matter is that we are part of a group of believers who are enduring the same thing together, +[4639.26 --> 4645.90] so that we might persevere together in the midst of these kinds of trials that we all share. +[4646.46 --> 4651.26] Because no matter what the world out there might say about us or about Christians or about Jesus, +[4651.26 --> 4653.26] time and time and time again, +[4653.26 --> 4656.46] we come back to the gospel of God, +[4656.46 --> 4659.82] the good news about Jesus, his son. +[4659.82 --> 4662.78] That is how we persevere. +[4663.90 --> 4667.66] More than that, that is how we are preserved for him. +[4667.66 --> 4671.42] Now in just a moment, +[4672.62 --> 4675.58] that is what will happen for us at the table. +[4676.70 --> 4686.86] We gather at this table so that the grace of God offered in the word might be confirmed for us in the supper. +[4686.86 --> 4695.90] So that the good news of Jesus that's offered here in the word is offered here at the table. +[4696.94 --> 4700.70] So that we might taste and see that the Lord is good. +[4701.90 --> 4708.78] Jesus himself gave us this meal so that we might remember and believe. +[4708.78 --> 4716.78] When we drink, we remember that his blood was poured out for many. +[4717.50 --> 4721.82] His blood was poured out for the forgiveness of our sins. +[4722.30 --> 4728.06] When we eat, we might believe that he was raised victorious over sin and death. +[4728.06 --> 4729.02] And that's what we're going to do. +[4729.02 --> 4739.82] Right here at this table, the good gift of God is offered in the real spiritual presence of Christ as we come. +[4741.18 --> 4747.02] As we come to this table as a church family formed by God himself, +[4747.02 --> 4755.34] we come to receive God himself in Jesus Christ. +[4756.94 --> 4761.74] Now as we go through this table and come together to it, there will be a bit of a litany, +[4762.30 --> 4764.86] a portion that I will speak and a portion that you will speak. +[4764.86 --> 4766.54] I encourage you to speak those words. +[4766.54 --> 4768.54] They'll be on the screen behind me in yellow. +[4768.54 --> 4778.30] So, as you approach the table, come mindful of the fact that it is Jesus himself who you receive here. +[4779.50 --> 4788.14] And it is Jesus' church, the bride of Christ with whom you receive him here. +[4788.94 --> 4794.30] The grace of God made real, touchable, tangible, tasteable, +[4794.30 --> 4800.14] so that you might see the goodness of the gospel. +[4803.74 --> 4807.58] As we come to this table, I'm mindful that some of you might want prayer. +[4808.46 --> 4814.14] There are going to be people at the back with tags on, yellow tags that are there to pray with you. +[4814.78 --> 4817.90] Either before you come to the table or in place of coming to the table, +[4818.14 --> 4821.98] they will be available at the back and I encourage you to go there. +[4821.98 --> 4823.98] Let us pray. +[4823.98 --> 4826.22] We come to the table of our Lord. +[4827.42 --> 4829.80] Lift up your hearts to the Lord. +[4833.82 --> 4836.30] Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. +[4840.86 --> 4841.50] Let's pray. +[4843.98 --> 4847.42] With joy, we praise you, gracious God. +[4847.42 --> 4848.42] Amen. +[4848.42 --> 4853.68] For you have created heaven and earth, made us in your image, and kept covenant with us, +[4853.80 --> 4856.18] even when we fell into sin. +[4857.18 --> 4862.28] We give you thanks for Jesus Christ, who by his life, death, and resurrection, +[4862.60 --> 4866.46] opened to us the way of everlasting life. +[4867.58 --> 4868.14] Amen. +[4868.14 --> 4879.98] The Lord Jesus, before he suffered, gave us this memorial of his sacrifice until he comes again. +[4880.86 --> 4885.02] The Lord Jesus, on the night when he was betrayed, he took bread, +[4885.34 --> 4889.06] and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, +[4889.20 --> 4892.50] this is my body, which is for you. +[4893.14 --> 4895.98] Do this in remembrance of me. +[4895.98 --> 4907.10] In the same way, he took the cup after the supper and said, +[4907.64 --> 4910.32] this cup is the new covenant in my blood. +[4910.76 --> 4913.02] Do this in remembrance of me. +[4914.26 --> 4918.12] For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, +[4918.24 --> 4921.38] you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes. +[4921.38 --> 4921.50] Amen. +[4925.98 --> 4939.88] This is the mystery of our faith. +[4939.88 --> 4963.98] Church family, the Lord has prepared his table for all who love him and trust in him alone for their salvation. +[4963.98 --> 4968.14] And so, as we have said throughout this entire service, +[4968.30 --> 4974.56] come to this table, you who have much faith and you who would like to have more. +[4975.32 --> 4982.22] Come to this table, you who have been to this sacrament often and you who have not been in a long time. +[4982.76 --> 4986.10] You who have tried to follow Jesus and you who have failed. +[4986.58 --> 4991.62] Come to this table because Jesus Christ is raised. +[4991.62 --> 5002.38] Come, if you are here or if you are at home and online, come because it is Christ who invites us to meet him here. +[5003.16 --> 5006.88] The gifts of God for the people of God. +[5006.88 --> 5018.14] As we come to this table, we are going to come in groups sent forward by ushers who will be in the aisles and then we will serve one another. +[5018.14 --> 5023.90] As you receive the tray of bread and you pass it to the person beside you, +[5024.04 --> 5025.34] we invite you to say, +[5025.34 --> 5027.80] the body of Christ given for you. +[5028.46 --> 5033.02] And then as you receive the tray of juice and pass it to the person beside you, +[5033.02 --> 5036.78] we invite you to say, the blood of Christ shed for you. +[5037.36 --> 5040.34] We will move through in groups in this way. +[5040.56 --> 5048.06] First, I would like to invite the worship team and the people at the back of house who are helping us +[5048.06 --> 5054.88] and the elders to come forward that we might serve them and then they will lead us through this time with some music. +[5054.88 --> 5055.12] Thank you. +[5055.12 --> 5055.14] Thank you. +[5055.14 --> 5055.16] Thank you. +[5055.16 --> 5055.18] Thank you. +[5084.88 --> 5114.86] Thank you. +[5114.88 --> 5144.86] Thank you. +[5144.88 --> 5174.86] Thank you. +[5174.88 --> 5175.88] Thank you. +[5175.88 --> 5181.88] Thank you. +[5181.88 --> 5187.88] Thank you. +[5187.88 --> 5217.86] Thank you. +[5217.88 --> 5229.26] If you are unable to make your way to the front but would like to participate, please +[5229.26 --> 5235.20] just indicate that to the elders who are ushering and they will serve you in your seat. +[5247.88 --> 5254.88] Thank you. +[5254.88 --> 5261.88] Thank you. +[5261.88 --> 5263.88] Thank you. +[5263.88 --> 5264.88] Thank you. +[5264.88 --> 5265.88] Thank you. +[5265.88 --> 5266.88] Thank you. +[5266.88 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sin forever taken, +[5359.48 --> 5364.48] glad I might be his own. +[5364.48 --> 5372.48] And when my heart is broken, +[5372.48 --> 5378.48] torn by my sin and pride, +[5378.48 --> 5383.48] the Son of God now risen, +[5384.48 --> 5388.08] will draw me to his side. +[5388.08 --> 5394.08] For me he was forsaken, +[5394.08 --> 5399.08] for me he died alone. +[5399.08 --> 5405.08] My sin forever taken, +[5405.08 --> 5406.08] my sin forever taken, +[5406.08 --> 5410.08] that I might be his own. +[5410.08 --> 5416.08] For me he was forsaken, +[5416.08 --> 5421.08] for me he died alone. +[5421.08 --> 5423.08] For me he died alone. +[5423.08 --> 5427.08] my sin forever taken, +[5427.08 --> 5432.08] that I might be his own. +[5432.08 --> 5433.08] and I must go away alone. +[5433.14 --> 5435.14] For me he died alone. +[5435.22 --> 5437.08] For me he died alone. +[5437.08 --> 5437.44] My such as a good person, +[5437.48 --> 5438.52] I my person forever made me alone. +[5438.68 --> 5440.08] I must be alive alone there. +[5440.08 --> 5441.08] He even though Stephen, +[5441.08 --> 5441.78] i believe him втор别2, +[5441.78 --> 5443.00] have他 destroyed his side. +[5443.08 --> 5445.08] I was looking at your good life for me, +[5445.08 --> 5445.68] that I was used to be someised MALE. +[5445.68 --> 5475.66] How deep the Father's love for us +[5475.68 --> 5481.68] How vast beyond all measure +[5481.68 --> 5489.46] That he should give his only Son +[5489.46 --> 5495.98] To make a wretch his treasure +[5495.98 --> 5504.18] How great the pain of stealing loss +[5504.18 --> 5510.88] The Father turns his face away +[5510.88 --> 5517.94] As wounds which bore the Chosen One +[5517.94 --> 5524.36] Bring many sons to glory +[5534.18 --> 5543.72] Behold the man upon a cross +[5543.72 --> 5549.88] My sin upon his shoulders +[5549.88 --> 5557.78] Ashamed I hear my walking voice +[5557.78 --> 5564.78] Call out among the scoffers +[5564.78 --> 5571.48] It was my sin that held him bare +[5571.48 --> 5577.48] Until it was accomplished +[5577.48 --> 5585.32] His dying breath has brought me life +[5585.32 --> 5591.22] I know that it is hidden +[5591.22 --> 5609.66] I will not boast in anything +[5609.66 --> 5616.48] No gifts, no power, no wisdom +[5616.48 --> 5624.48] But I will boast in Jesus Christ +[5624.48 --> 5630.04] His death and resurrection +[5630.04 --> 5637.74] Why should I gain from his free home +[5637.74 --> 5643.86] I cannot give an answer +[5643.86 --> 5651.86] But this I know with all my heart +[5651.86 --> 5657.68] His wounds have paid my ransom +[5657.68 --> 5658.56] His wounds have paid my ransom +[5658.56 --> 5665.56] Why should I gain from his reward +[5665.56 --> 5672.56] I cannot give an answer +[5672.56 --> 5681.26] But this I know with all my heart +[5681.26 --> 5688.26] His wounds have paid my ransom +[5688.26 --> 5690.16] For this I know with all my Pape +[5690.16 --> 5691.00] O Lord +[5691.00 --> 5697.08] His wounds have paid my梅 +[5697.08 --> 5699.96] Amongaked +[5699.96 --> 5701.16] I not чист his wounds +[5701.16 --> 5703.96] My das is hidden +[5703.96 --> 5705.96] Sometimes I know that it is evil +[5705.96 --> 5707.76] But this I know with all my heart +[5707.76 --> 5708.54] I know with you +[5708.54 --> 5708.96] Why should I gain from his sole +[5708.96 --> 5709.46] About a LA +[5709.46 --> 5710.82] For +[5710.82 --> 5711.10] op +[5711.10 --> 5711.46] I love you +[5711.46 --> 5712.06] I want you +[5712.06 --> 5713.06] But this I know with you +[5713.06 --> 5713.82] I know with you +[5713.82 --> 5714.96] Everything came from it +[5714.96 --> 5734.90] My Lord, what love is this +[5734.90 --> 5742.04] That pays so dearly +[5742.04 --> 5749.70] That I'm a guilty one +[5749.70 --> 5755.90] They go free +[5755.90 --> 5762.90] Amazing love, oh, what sacrifice +[5762.90 --> 5769.90] The Son of God, given for me +[5770.48 --> 5777.84] My daddy pays and my daddy dies +[5777.84 --> 5783.90] That I, I live +[5783.90 --> 5791.90] 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--> 6319.12] Jesus, my holy hope. +[6319.12 --> 6324.24] Savior of the world. +[6325.60 --> 6330.70] Great is the Lord we cry. +[6331.38 --> 6334.68] Let your kingdom cry. +[6337.06 --> 6341.88] Your word has let me see. +[6341.88 --> 6346.88] Thank you for saving me. +[6346.88 --> 6359.10] Great is the Lord. +[6359.10 --> 6369.20] Great is the Lord. +[6369.20 --> 6380.20] For we know your truth has set us free. +[6380.20 --> 6391.20] You set your hope in me. +[6391.20 --> 6401.20] Thank you for saving me. +[6401.20 --> 6406.20] What can I say? +[6406.20 --> 6407.20] Thank you for saving me. +[6407.20 --> 6408.20] What can I say? +[6408.20 --> 6410.20] Thank you for saving me. +[6410.20 --> 6412.20] What can I say? +[6412.20 --> 6414.54] Wha- +[6414.54 --> 6418.20] very sad man +[6418.20 --> 6419.20] These hospitals are... +[6419.50 --> 6422.20] We're gonna be here. +[6422.20 --> 6424.20] Being great. +[6424.20 --> 6425.40] We're gonna be saving me realmente. +[6425.88 --> 6427.36] There's people there at the Native Church. +[6427.42 --> 6429.82] Woah- +[6429.82 --> 6432.00] Be better. +[6432.48 --> 6434.68] Lord Christ, +[6435.06 --> 6435.38] Really. +[6435.60 --> 6437.68] Father Lord, +[6437.68 --> 6439.68] Amen. +[6467.68 --> 6475.60] The wondrous cross +[6475.60 --> 6486.80] On which the Prince of Glory died +[6486.80 --> 6491.36] Thy riches gained +[6491.36 --> 6497.74] I count but loss +[6497.74 --> 6502.60] And for contempt +[6502.60 --> 6509.54] All my pride +[6509.54 --> 6516.28] Forbid it, Lord +[6516.28 --> 6522.66] That I should boast +[6522.66 --> 6533.66] Saving the death of Christ my God +[6533.66 --> 6538.60] All the vain things +[6538.60 --> 6545.14] That shroud me most +[6545.14 --> 6550.80] I sacrifice them +[6550.80 --> 6555.52] Through His blood +[6555.52 --> 6563.84] See from His head +[6563.84 --> 6570.52] His hands, His feet +[6570.52 --> 6575.60] Sorrow and love +[6575.60 --> 6581.98] Flamingled down +[6581.98 --> 6587.02] Did e'er such love +[6587.02 --> 6593.68] And sorrow meet +[6593.68 --> 6597.34] For thorns compose +[6597.34 --> 6603.72] For so rich a crown +[6603.72 --> 6607.38] O the wondrous cross +[6607.38 --> 6611.80] O the wondrous cross +[6611.80 --> 6617.14] O the wondrous cross +[6617.14 --> 6619.64] O the wondrous cross +[6619.64 --> 6621.44] O the wondrous cross +[6621.44 --> 6625.80] O the wondrous cross +[6625.80 --> 6633.28] Oh, the wonderful cross +[6633.28 --> 6638.60] Oh, the wonderful cross +[6638.60 --> 6642.44] All in heaven here +[6642.44 --> 6645.20] By grace, come here +[6645.20 --> 6648.52] Bless your name +[6648.52 --> 6655.64] Were the whole realm +[6655.64 --> 6662.00] Of nature mine +[6662.00 --> 6667.56] That were a present +[6667.56 --> 6673.48] But too small +[6673.48 --> 6678.52] Love so amazing +[6678.52 --> 6683.32] So divine +[6683.32 --> 6689.40] Demons my soul +[6689.40 --> 6695.74] I, life, fight on +[6703.48 --> 6712.28] As you go from this place +[6712.28 --> 6716.70] Into whatever this next week has for you +[6716.70 --> 6719.04] Remember the gospel +[6719.04 --> 6724.58] Remember that God came into this world for you +[6724.58 --> 6729.00] And now he goes with you as you go +[6729.00 --> 6732.50] Please feel free to stick around after service for fellowship +[6732.50 --> 6734.42] We have coffee and the like +[6734.42 --> 6737.08] If you have questions about our church +[6737.08 --> 6739.00] And who we are +[6739.00 --> 6741.20] There's connect cards in your seats +[6741.20 --> 6742.86] We encourage you to fill one of those out +[6742.86 --> 6745.82] Also, I'm going to post up at the connect booth +[6745.82 --> 6747.16] After service +[6747.16 --> 6748.46] And so you can grab me there +[6748.46 --> 6751.76] If you want to ask questions or interact in that way +[6751.76 --> 6755.22] As you go, receive the blessing of God +[6755.22 --> 6759.04] The Lord bless you +[6759.04 --> 6760.64] And keep you +[6760.64 --> 6763.40] The Lord make his face to shine upon you +[6763.40 --> 6765.80] And be gracious to you +[6765.80 --> 6769.26] The Lord turn his face towards you +[6769.26 --> 6772.62] And give you his peace +[6772.62 --> 6774.56] Amen +[6774.56 --> 6777.82] avatim +[6777.82 --> 6780.34] cód금 +[6780.34 --> 6782.92] Akira +[6782.92 --> 6812.90] guitar solo +[6812.92 --> 6817.48] Thanks to the Lord our God and King +[6817.48 --> 6820.76] His love and just forever +[6820.76 --> 6826.40] For He is good, He is above all things +[6826.40 --> 6829.68] His love and just forever +[6829.68 --> 6838.72] Sing praise, sing praise +[6838.72 --> 6844.20] With a mighty hand and a stretched star +[6844.20 --> 6847.56] His love and just forever +[6847.56 --> 6853.08] For a life that's been reborn +[6853.08 --> 6856.72] His love and just forever +[6856.72 --> 6864.20] Sing praise, sing praise +[6864.20 --> 6873.72] Sing praise, sing praise +[6873.72 --> 6878.60] Forever God is faithful +[6878.60 --> 6883.36] Forever God is strong +[6883.36 --> 6888.16] Forever God is with us +[6888.16 --> 6889.60] Forever +[6889.60 --> 6893.72] Forever +[6893.72 --> 6899.20] God is with us +[6899.20 --> 6901.82] The setting sun +[6901.82 --> 6905.28] His love and just forever +[6905.28 --> 6908.76] By the grace of God +[6908.76 --> 6910.92] He will carry on +[6910.92 --> 6913.72] His love and just forever +[6913.72 --> 6921.72] Sing praise, sing praise +[6921.72 --> 6927.20] Sing praise, sing praise +[6927.20 --> 6930.60] Sing praise +[6930.60 --> 6932.72] Sing praise +[6932.72 --> 6933.10] Sing praise +[6933.10 --> 6937.20] Forever God is with God +[6937.20 --> 6941.12] Forever God is strong +[6941.12 --> 6947.56] Forever God is with us, forever. +[6950.04 --> 6958.90] Forever you are faithful, forever you are strong. +[6958.90 --> 6965.44] Forever you are with us, forever. +[6968.08 --> 6969.40] Forever. +[6971.12 --> 6974.20] Forever you are to out. +[6974.20 --> 6976.86] Forever you are with us, forever. +[6978.54 --> 6984.82] Forever you are through. +[6984.82 --> 6995.64] Forever you are through. +[6995.64 --> 7025.62] guitar solo +[7025.64 --> 7055.62] guitar solo +[7055.64 --> 7085.62] guitar solo diff --git a/Sunday Worship - July 16, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - July 16, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..c86b90059977c497be10a7397a8bff41b6f2c82d --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - July 16, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,101 @@ +• Worship service is led by repetitive singing of "Blessed be your name" +• Scripture reading from Revelation 1 +• Sermon or message begins, referencing God's greeting and call to worship +• Prayer or invocation mentions God's wisdom, calling people to full life and abundant living +• Praise and worship of Lord of all creation is expressed throughout the service +• Reference to a song or chant with lyrics mentioning God, heaven, and creation +• Discussion of the universe and its defense of God's majesty +• Invocation of God's presence, including a prayer for Lord Jesus' return +• Quotes from 1 John 1 regarding fellowship with God and walking in light vs. darkness +• Confession of sin and request for forgiveness and purification +• Confession of sin and need for comfort +• Expression of dependence on God's unconditional love +• Professing the Apostles' Creed as a statement of faith +• Assurance of God's presence in every hour of need +• Declaration of trust and commitment to serve God +• Reiteration of not being shaken or changed by circumstances +• Expression of joy, gratitude, and worship +• Discussion of the church's worship service and budget +• Emanuel Food Bank drive and its success +• Langley Food Bank update by Jim Calamance: + + Growing demand for services + + Increased number of Ukrainian families seeking help + + Expansion of Wednesday night hours +• Stories from the Langley Food Bank, including: + + A man named Jag who received help and was introduced to Jesus + + A retired pastor who encouraged a young woman to read through John +• A woman was sent by her Hindu god to the Langley Food Bank to talk to a pastor about her problem. +• The pastor believes this is a form of divine recommendation, with various gods pointing people towards Christianity. +• A client who started attending the food bank became a member of a church after being led to Jesus. +• The Langley Food Bank provides a bridge for people to discuss Christianity and receive spiritual guidance alongside physical necessities. +• A segment involving children's worship time and prayer is mentioned, but not further elaborated on. +• Church updates are shared, including news about Ellen White's health improving and Margaret Schoen preparing for surgery. +• The congregation expresses gratitude for the opportunity to meet in church and celebrate God's name. +• The passage from Hebrews 11 is discussed, highlighting faith as confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we cannot see. +• Ordinary people with flaws and sins can do great things due to their faith and God working through them. +• Prayer requests are made for: + + Those affected by drought and forest fires + + Farmers struggling with the difficult season + + The vulnerable, who need help during hot weather + + Creation care, to limit human impact on the world +• Specific prayers are offered for individuals within the congregation, including Klaus Tessemaker's health needs, Marquette's upcoming surgery, and aging parents. +• Comfort and strength are prayed for those mourning losses and facing challenges. +• The narrator describes a difficult basketball tryout experience where coaches made the students perform an endurance test by passing a ball down a line of people +• The narrator reflects on how this drill required perseverance and notes that none of the 70+ participants quit, despite being given the option to do so +• The narrator connects the story of Moses from the Bible to the theme of perseverance and mentions that they will be reading Hebrews 11:23-28 in their sermon series today +• The comfort and luxury that Moses could have had in Egypt +• Moses' decision to choose faith over wealth and position +• His fearlessness and perseverance in the face of adversity +• God's activity in Moses' life from infancy, even when Moses was not actively involved +• Moses' calling and preparation for his mission to lead Israel out of slavery +• The three stages of Moses' life: learning Egyptian culture, fleeing from Egypt after killing an Egyptian soldier, and receiving his calling as a leader +• Moses dealt with anger and violence, but persevered in his call from God +• Pharaoh's anger towards Moses was a significant challenge he faced +• The Israelites were frequently ungrateful and complained despite their miraculous deliverance +• Despite his own sin and frustration, Moses continued to lead the Israelites due to his faith in God +• Moses' perseverance was rooted in knowing and trusting God, even when it was difficult or uncomfortable. +• The importance of living a life that glorifies God and loves others above oneself +• The call to sacrifice oneself and live for others, as seen in Scripture (Moses, John the Baptist, Paul, and Jesus) +• Moses' example of choosing his calling over comfort and prioritizing people over self +• The contrast between individualism and the biblical focus on serving others, citing cultural examples such as self-help books and the emphasis on personal fulfillment +• The need for the church to recognize and reject the self-centered culture in favor of a life of service and sacrifice +• Moses' life and faith are used as examples of how to live for God's people rather than personal gain or comfort. +• The speaker is encouraged by the church community's faithfulness and service to others. +• Examples of community service include visiting the sick, celebrating milestones, and providing support during crises. +• The calling of the church is to sacrifice oneself and live for others, trading comfort for community. +• The cost of living for oneself vs living for Christ and others +• Moses' story as an example of perseverance and faith in God's plan +• The importance of having eyes fixed on Jesus, not worldly riches or pleasures +• Faith in God's salvation plan and taking refuge under the blood of the Lamb +• Perseverance in the face of challenges and difficulties for the sake of God's kingdom +• The blood of Christ and its significance in salvation +• The promise of salvation through Jesus' sacrifice +• Knowing God and Christ through His word and activity +• Faithful footsteps and persevering in faith +• Personal story of influence, a grandmother's perseverance during World War II +• The speaker's grandmother was a 12-year-old girl during WWII and helped people find safety in hiding +• Her grandmother moved to Canada in 1949 and got married that year to Peter, with whom she had four daughters +• Tragedy struck when Peter died suddenly, leaving the family without a father at a young age +• The grandmother remarried three years later to William, and they had another daughter together +• However, William also suffered a massive heart attack and died at a relatively young age +• The grandmother then moved back to Holland and married Matthijs, with whom she settled down +• She eventually had 19 grandchildren, including the speaker +• The speaker's grandfather was ill and died shortly after immigrating to Canada, and a few months later another cousin passed away. +• The speaker's grandma lost her oldest daughter Mary suddenly at a young age, then her husband five years later due to cancer complications. +• The speaker's grandma lived through World War II, immigration back and forth, single parenting, and moved multiple times throughout her life. +• She outlived three husbands, one child, three grandchildren, and almost all of her siblings, but remained steadfast in her faith throughout. +• The speaker shares that their grandma was a beacon of hope and perseverance for the family, pointing everyone to Jesus Christ as their rock and Savior. +• Persevering in faith despite challenges and cost +• Importance of having a faith hero or example +• Impact on families, church, and community if individuals persevere and fix their eyes on Jesus +• Hearing stories of perseverance and seeking to live out the calling of love in the world +• Striving to become more like God and leaving with hearts focused on Him +• Prayers and worship songs +• Testimony or prayer, possibly a personal reflection on faith +• Announcement for fellowship and prayer after service +• Reading from Numbers chapter 6 and blessing +• Final song and praise to Christ +• Tuesday's birthday is a concept, not a person +• Repetition of the word "Amen" occurs throughout the transcript +• Ability to speak human language is mentioned +• The word "Tuesday" is mentioned in context with its birthday \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - July 16, 2023_transcript.txt 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+[600.80 --> 602.80] Amen. +[630.80 --> 632.80] Amen. +[660.80 --> 662.80] Amen. +[690.80 --> 692.80] Amen. +[721.80 --> 722.58] Amen. +[722.58 --> 722.76] Amen. +[722.76 --> 723.58] Amen. +[723.58 --> 723.88] Amen. +[725.08 --> 726.52] Amen. +[727.32 --> 729.46] Amen. +[729.46 --> 730.58] Amen. +[731.78 --> 736.84] Amen. +[736.84 --> 737.86] Amen. +[737.86 --> 738.86] Amen. +[738.86 --> 740.08] Amen. +[740.36 --> 741.04] Amen. +[745.12 --> 750.26] Amen. +[750.80 --> 754.96] at the moment and receive God's greeting this morning. +[757.96 --> 761.28] God's greeting this morning comes from Revelation 1. +[761.94 --> 766.80] Grace and peace to you from him who is and who was and who is to come, +[767.10 --> 769.74] and from the seven spirits that are before his throne, +[770.22 --> 773.42] and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, +[773.88 --> 778.38] the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. +[778.38 --> 780.90] And all God's people said, amen. +[781.14 --> 785.30] Please take this time to greet one another and welcome each other here this morning. +[808.38 --> 820.50] In your wisdom, O God, you call us here to worship you. +[821.18 --> 824.44] We gather alive to the word of God. +[825.34 --> 828.12] You call us to be fully alive with your life abundant, +[828.50 --> 832.02] ready to listen and respond with heart, soul, strength, and mind. +[832.38 --> 835.52] We listen alive to the word of God. +[835.52 --> 839.16] You call us to be always watchful for your word of wisdom, +[839.82 --> 843.26] sometimes startling and unexpected, sometimes still and quiet, +[843.50 --> 845.34] but always dwelling among us. +[846.18 --> 848.80] We watch and wait for the word of God. +[849.62 --> 852.58] You are most worthy of our praise, Lord of all creation. +[853.54 --> 856.36] We respond to the word of God in worship. +[856.36 --> 877.12] Lord of all creation, +[877.12 --> 907.10] Lord of all creation, +[907.12 --> 937.10] Lord of all creation, +[937.10 --> 937.66] we worship and trustless. +[937.70 --> 946.84] ... +[946.84 --> 949.14] We wait for you. +[949.36 --> 951.22] Shonen spot, +[951.22 --> 952.32] If you, +[952.32 --> 954.98] ... +[956.12 --> 956.78] ... +[956.78 --> 968.54] When I stand in the darkness, I may call your name by night. +[968.54 --> 972.92] God is beyond our galaxy. +[974.84 --> 981.16] You are holy, holy. +[982.38 --> 986.06] The universe defends your majesty. +[986.06 --> 995.06] You are holy, holy. +[995.06 --> 998.94] Lord of heaven. +[1001.94 --> 1005.22] Lord of heaven. +[1010.06 --> 1015.26] Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven. +[1016.86 --> 1021.90] Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven. +[1021.90 --> 1028.20] Hallelujah, to the Lord of heaven. +[1028.20 --> 1032.78] Remember God's wonders beyond our galaxy. +[1032.78 --> 1040.78] You are holy, holy. +[1040.78 --> 1041.78] Lord of heaven. +[1041.78 --> 1042.78] You are holy. +[1042.78 --> 1043.78] Lord of heaven. +[1043.78 --> 1044.78] Lord of heaven. +[1044.78 --> 1045.78] You are holy. +[1045.78 --> 1046.78] You are holy. +[1046.78 --> 1050.78] You are holy. +[1050.78 --> 1051.78] Holy. +[1051.78 --> 1052.78] You are holy. +[1052.78 --> 1053.78] You are holy. +[1053.78 --> 1054.78] You are holy. +[1054.78 --> 1055.78] You are holy. +[1055.78 --> 1056.78] You are holy. +[1056.78 --> 1058.78] The universe defends your majesty. +[1058.78 --> 1059.78] You are holy. +[1059.78 --> 1062.52] You are holy. +[1062.78 --> 1063.44] You are holy. +[1063.44 --> 1065.66] Holy. +[1065.66 --> 1067.52] You are holy. +[1068.46 --> 1073.58] You are holy. +[1073.58 --> 1085.58] You are holy, holy, the universe that bears your majesty. +[1087.86 --> 1099.04] You are holy, holy, your love and grace. +[1099.04 --> 1106.86] Lord, come now, Lord of heaven and earth. +[1106.86 --> 1108.86] Amen. +[1136.86 --> 1142.72] Every planet has been fashioned by your hand. +[1143.38 --> 1150.86] Oh, creation holds together on the power of your voice. +[1151.86 --> 1155.20] Let the skies declare your glory. +[1155.86 --> 1158.86] Let the land and seas rejoice. +[1158.86 --> 1163.32] You are the owner of creation. +[1164.00 --> 1168.08] You are the Lord of every land. +[1168.48 --> 1173.86] Let the quiet and loving turn the cross for heaven. +[1176.50 --> 1179.86] If you love the days of angels, +[1181.00 --> 1184.84] need to seek and save the lost. +[1184.84 --> 1193.06] Can you exchange the joy of heaven for the anguish of the cross? +[1193.56 --> 1196.92] If the prayer you've heard of me, +[1197.56 --> 1200.84] with the word you still receive, +[1201.70 --> 1204.84] then I'll silently insist on, +[1205.54 --> 1208.84] let the empty day go free. +[1208.84 --> 1213.48] osity Veil and które h trib 당den up here. +[1214.06 --> 1215.56] Oh, creation holds together on the behaviours. +[1215.56 --> 1216.24] If the glory of every land and the demographic chart res Celestial. +[1216.46 --> 1218.32] You are the Lord of every land. +[1218.56 --> 1222.98] His Marvel düşe'n seine miej tweeting on the ground. +[1225.70 --> 1229.70] I shout to Rose Victoria, +[1230.26 --> 1234.34] wrestling kick-tricks on the grave, +[1234.34 --> 1238.26] And ascended into heaven +[1238.26 --> 1242.22] Leading back in your way +[1242.22 --> 1245.96] Now we stand before you ever +[1245.96 --> 1250.52] And sing before you're home +[1250.52 --> 1254.30] From each child and God and nation +[1254.30 --> 1258.72] You are the existence of +[1258.72 --> 1262.18] You're the author of creation +[1262.18 --> 1266.62] You're the Lord of every man +[1266.62 --> 1269.40] And your fire of love +[1269.40 --> 1272.46] Return across the land +[1272.46 --> 1278.24] You're the author of creation +[1278.24 --> 1282.18] You're the Lord of every man +[1282.72 --> 1285.56] And your fire of love +[1285.56 --> 1288.88] Return across the land +[1292.18 --> 1299.22] Our confession comes from 1 John 1 +[1299.22 --> 1300.64] It says, +[1300.82 --> 1303.92] This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you +[1303.92 --> 1307.38] God is light, in him there is no darkness at all +[1307.38 --> 1311.24] If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness +[1311.24 --> 1313.82] We lie and do not live out the truth +[1313.82 --> 1317.20] But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light +[1317.20 --> 1318.96] We have fellowship with one another +[1318.96 --> 1321.26] And the blood of Jesus, his son +[1321.26 --> 1323.26] Purifies us from all our sin +[1323.26 --> 1325.66] If we claim to be without sin +[1325.66 --> 1326.88] We deceive ourselves +[1326.88 --> 1328.64] And the truth is not in us +[1328.64 --> 1330.74] If we confess our sins +[1330.74 --> 1332.74] He is faithful and just +[1332.74 --> 1334.52] And will forgive us our sins +[1334.52 --> 1337.22] And purify us from all unrighteousness +[1337.22 --> 1339.30] In humility and faith +[1339.30 --> 1341.44] Let us confess our sin to God +[1341.44 --> 1343.00] In a time of silent prayer +[1343.00 --> 1372.98] In a time of silent prayer +[1373.00 --> 1391.58] God, convict our hearts to reveal our deepest sins +[1391.58 --> 1394.02] And the sins we think that are insignificant +[1394.02 --> 1396.06] Confessing them to you +[1396.06 --> 1399.84] And allowing your transforming power to work in our lives +[1399.84 --> 1403.62] As we confess them over and over and over again in discipline +[1403.62 --> 1405.70] As our walls break +[1405.70 --> 1407.94] And we realize the gravity of our sin +[1407.94 --> 1410.64] Come near and comfort us in our need +[1410.64 --> 1413.46] May your word take shape in our lives +[1413.46 --> 1415.60] And your spirit come alive in us +[1415.60 --> 1419.54] As we live into and out of your unconditional love +[1419.54 --> 1430.12] I hear thee every hour +[1430.12 --> 1435.34] Most gracious Lord +[1435.34 --> 1441.20] No tender voice like thine +[1441.20 --> 1445.34] Can peace accord +[1445.34 --> 1451.08] I need thee, O I need thee +[1451.08 --> 1456.48] Every hour I need thee +[1456.48 --> 1458.48] O I need thee, O I need thee +[1458.48 --> 1463.48] O I need thee, O I need thee +[1463.48 --> 1465.48] Come to thee +[1465.48 --> 1470.48] I need thee, O I need thee +[1470.48 --> 1474.48] I need thee every hour +[1474.48 --> 1476.48] Staying thou +[1476.48 --> 1481.48] Stay now, I need thee, O I need thee +[1481.48 --> 1483.48] Come to thee +[1483.48 --> 1484.64] The nations who's with power +[1484.64 --> 1489.22] When thou are done +[1489.22 --> 1492.50] I need thee, O I need thee +[1492.50 --> 1495.84] I need thee, O I need thee +[1495.84 --> 1495.90] Every hour I need thee +[1495.90 --> 1500.32] Every hour I need thee +[1500.32 --> 1504.10] O bless me now, my Savior +[1504.10 --> 1511.04] My Savior, I come to Thee. +[1513.60 --> 1518.44] I need Thee every hour. +[1518.94 --> 1523.30] Enjoy Your pain. +[1523.30 --> 1528.30] Come with me and abide. +[1529.30 --> 1533.64] For life is me. +[1534.10 --> 1539.86] I need Thee, O I need Thee. +[1540.40 --> 1544.64] Every hour I need Thee. +[1544.64 --> 1549.10] For mercy, now my Savior. +[1549.10 --> 1554.64] I come to Thee. +[1556.64 --> 1561.98] I need Thee every hour. +[1561.98 --> 1566.86] Most holy one. +[1567.40 --> 1572.04] For may we find in Thee. +[1572.52 --> 1575.98] The blessed Son. +[1575.98 --> 1581.74] I need Thee, O I need Thee. +[1581.74 --> 1585.44] I need Thee every hour. +[1585.44 --> 1586.52] I need Thee. +[1586.52 --> 1591.40] For mercy, now my Savior. +[1591.40 --> 1595.66] I come to Thee. +[1595.66 --> 1597.94] I need Thee. +[1597.94 --> 1598.94] I need Thee. +[1598.94 --> 1602.94] I need Thee. +[1602.94 --> 1607.80] Be assured that God is with you in your every hour of need. +[1607.80 --> 1612.68] and have confidence in who God is by professing the Apostles' Creed. +[1612.68 --> 1620.14] I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. +[1620.14 --> 1630.28] I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. +[1630.28 --> 1636.28] He suffered under Pontius Pilate, who was crucified, died, and was buried. +[1636.28 --> 1638.28] He descended to hell. +[1638.28 --> 1641.82] The third day He rose again from the dead. +[1641.82 --> 1647.82] He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. +[1647.82 --> 1651.82] From there He will come to judge the living and the dead. +[1651.82 --> 1665.82] I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. +[1665.82 --> 1666.82] Amen. +[1681.82 --> 1684.60] Amen. +[1684.60 --> 1688.82] I believe in Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, my Savior as heult objects. +[1688.82 --> 1690.82] Amen. +[1690.82 --> 1691.82] Amen. +[1691.82 --> 1693.76] Amen. +[1693.76 --> 1703.66] Thank you. +[1703.66 --> 1706.98] 어둠 by lights. +[1706.98 --> 1708.94] Amen. +[1708.94 --> 1710.08] Amen. +[1710.08 --> 1710.94] Amen. +[1710.94 --> 1721.94] I'm justified, I will serve my God, all my days. +[1721.94 --> 1723.94] When the nations are born, I will serve my God, all my days. +[1723.94 --> 1733.94] When the nations are born, I will serve my God, all my days. +[1733.94 --> 1744.44] When the nations are born, I will serve my God, all my days. +[1744.44 --> 1756.94] When the nations are born, I will serve my God, all my days. +[1756.94 --> 1762.10] I will not be you, I will not be changed. +[1776.60 --> 1783.10] I will declare my joy, some nations, and I will shout for joy. +[1783.10 --> 1790.30] In the congregation, I will let you fly, I will let you fly. +[1790.30 --> 1798.42] All my days, those who don't come home, are satisfied. +[1798.42 --> 1802.36] Those who trust in Him, are justified. +[1803.12 --> 1807.30] I will serve my God, I will save my God. +[1807.82 --> 1810.76] All my days. +[1813.10 --> 1817.72] When the nations will grow, +[1817.72 --> 1820.30] You will hear the voice. +[1820.30 --> 1826.36] These may rise and fall, +[1826.36 --> 1834.30] You will hear the song, they stop your voice. +[1834.30 --> 1836.84] You will hear the voice. +[1836.84 --> 1838.08] You will hear the voice. +[1838.08 --> 1844.14] To my soul, I will not be shaken. +[1844.14 --> 1850.52] I will not be shaken. +[1850.52 --> 1855.36] You will hear the voice. +[1855.36 --> 1855.98] To my soul, I will not be shaken. +[1855.98 --> 1858.90] To my soul, I will not beolinite, +[1858.90 --> 1861.90] I will not be 그� phases. +[1861.90 --> 1863.14] I will not be shaken. +[1863.14 --> 1864.12] I will not be shaken. +[1864.12 --> 1864.92] I will not be shaken. +[1864.92 --> 1866.30] I will not be shaken. +[1866.30 --> 1867.00] I will not be shaken. +[1867.00 --> 1867.38] I will not be shaken. +[1867.38 --> 1868.30] I will not be shaken. +[1868.30 --> 1869.20] I will not be shaken. +[1869.20 --> 1870.24] I will not be shaken. +[1871.38 --> 1872.06] You will not be 정ative. +[1872.06 --> 1872.64] I will not be shaken. +[1872.64 --> 1873.58] I will not be shaken forever. +[1873.60 --> 1874.46] I will not be taken. +[1874.76 --> 1876.10] The law that emergesgreat faithfully doth with the áats. +[1876.10 --> 1876.56] In the context of the time I eat with the雨 of the Spring hinaus. +[1876.56 --> 1877.24] I will not be entertained. +[1877.24 --> 1879.06] It's just a Absolute day for MELSw over. +[1879.06 --> 1879.56] notes the young woman in the past. +[1879.56 --> 1894.08] Good morning. We continue our worship with the giving of our gifts for the budget, which covers the administration and ministries of the church, and the special offering for today, which is the Langley Food Bank. +[1894.08 --> 1904.68] As you can see from the many grocery bags in the front of the sanctuary, the Lord has blessed this second annual Emanuel Food Bank drive. +[1905.46 --> 1916.76] And on behalf of the deacons, I want to thank everyone who volunteered, the members who distributed the empty bags into the neighborhoods here in Murrayville, +[1916.76 --> 1930.12] and the neighbors who filled and returned the grocery bags, and then everyone who was involved in the pancake breakfast and the children's fair. +[1931.80 --> 1943.20] And above all, I also want to thank Langley Savon Foods, Langley Safeway, and Aldegrove Fresco for donating the grocery bags. +[1943.70 --> 1945.80] But above all, I want to thank God. +[1946.76 --> 1951.92] Now, I want to welcome the director of the Langley Food Bank, Jim Calamance, to the mic. +[1952.84 --> 1956.50] Pastor Jim will give us an update on what's happening. +[1958.66 --> 1959.40] Thank you, Emanuel. +[1960.54 --> 1963.62] Thank you once again for allowing me to come back and to talk to you again. +[1963.66 --> 1968.64] I think it was late fall last year that I came, and this is amazing. +[1968.82 --> 1969.56] Thank you so much. +[1970.20 --> 1975.42] Our warehouses are getting empty, and so this is really an amazing shot in the arm for us. +[1975.42 --> 1980.54] We really appreciate all that you have done, and the Lord is very good. +[1981.34 --> 1982.62] Thank you for your support. +[1983.76 --> 1988.30] The Langley Food Bank is growing, and there are so many people coming. +[1988.90 --> 1990.74] We have people coming from all nations. +[1990.74 --> 1997.88] We have Afghanistan, Mexico, Nigeria, India, Iraq, Iran. +[1998.48 --> 2005.32] We have over 100 Ukrainian families coming now, and God is allowing us to be able to meet their needs. +[2005.32 --> 2010.90] In May, we had 47 brand-new families show up. +[2011.56 --> 2014.94] In June, 52 brand-new families. +[2015.74 --> 2025.50] In the month of June, we served 4,800, 4,800 over that amount of people that came, individuals, +[2025.50 --> 2028.84] from just the Langley Food Bank alone and Aldergrove. +[2029.88 --> 2031.20] We've been getting seniors now. +[2031.66 --> 2035.80] They just can't make it any longer, and so they're coming saying, you know, can I apply? +[2036.92 --> 2042.18] And once again, you have to be a resident, and you have to have a certain financial backing to come, or lack of it. +[2042.70 --> 2048.62] Wednesday nights, we have opened up from 515 to 615, and we have people coming there. +[2048.62 --> 2057.72] 80% of those people are Ukrainian families who have gotten jobs, and it's silly for them to leave their job during the day and to come to us. +[2057.74 --> 2060.32] So we've opened up Wednesday nights as well. +[2062.68 --> 2069.38] Let me tell you three quick stories just to tell you what this kind of food impact does for us. +[2070.98 --> 2075.50] The first story is a man named Jag, a South Asian gentleman. +[2075.50 --> 2076.76] He comes up to the table. +[2076.76 --> 2082.42] I happen to be out there, and he says, I'm recently homeless, mid-30s. +[2082.78 --> 2084.16] My wife kicked me out of the house. +[2085.48 --> 2086.76] I said, I'm sorry to hear that. +[2087.30 --> 2089.46] I said, you know, how can I help you? +[2089.52 --> 2090.78] He says, well, first I need some food. +[2090.86 --> 2092.20] And I said, sure, let me get you some food. +[2092.62 --> 2096.78] So as I come out again, I said, you know, I can give you more help. +[2097.74 --> 2099.72] And there's a person who can help you. +[2099.76 --> 2100.40] His name is Jesus. +[2101.40 --> 2103.40] And I said, would you mind if I talk to you about him? +[2103.40 --> 2104.76] And we could pray together. +[2104.76 --> 2106.94] And so I shared with him the gospel. +[2107.60 --> 2110.12] And we prayed to put my hand on his shoulder. +[2110.86 --> 2116.20] And when we opened our eyes, he was crying, tears pouring down his cheeks. +[2116.84 --> 2120.36] He says, you're the first person that's helped me in days. +[2121.02 --> 2125.02] He says, my family, even my own wife, will not help me. +[2125.02 --> 2128.44] I said, well, that's because we're here because of Jesus. +[2129.42 --> 2133.94] And would you think about coming to my church next Sunday? +[2134.28 --> 2135.62] And he says, where is it? +[2136.00 --> 2138.92] And I waited for him, but he did not show. +[2140.08 --> 2145.46] So pray for Jack that he will find Jesus as a savior. +[2145.46 --> 2152.22] The second story is we have a retired pastor who on Wednesdays, he kind of works the crowd. +[2153.04 --> 2155.30] And so he's talking to people. +[2155.52 --> 2157.86] And right now he's giving them a challenge to read through John. +[2158.24 --> 2160.72] And one particular young lady he talked to was from India. +[2161.16 --> 2162.92] And she had just come here for university. +[2163.60 --> 2166.76] And so she had been coming for three, four weeks. +[2166.82 --> 2167.70] He got to know her. +[2167.70 --> 2170.84] And she, but she was going through some struggles. +[2171.60 --> 2176.80] So she showed up again and she said, Pastor Dell, can I talk to you? +[2177.26 --> 2178.24] And he says, sure. +[2178.62 --> 2184.92] So as they were talking in the corner of the parking lot, he, she told him that that morning +[2184.92 --> 2187.10] she was in worship to her God. +[2187.32 --> 2188.04] She's Hindu. +[2188.94 --> 2195.98] And her God told her to go to the Langley Food Bank and to talk to that pastor. +[2195.98 --> 2199.18] Because he will have wisdom for your problem. +[2200.50 --> 2201.76] So not bad. +[2202.56 --> 2207.04] Other G gods are recommending our gospel and Jesus Christ. +[2207.92 --> 2210.98] And then the last thing, and as you know, I used to be a pastor. +[2211.10 --> 2216.28] And what brings great joy to my heart is when our clients realize that they need the gospel +[2216.28 --> 2217.56] and they start attending churches. +[2218.34 --> 2222.90] And right now we can count probably three or four of our clients that have started attending +[2222.90 --> 2226.96] a church because they've come to the Langley Food Bank for food. +[2227.94 --> 2233.76] One particular client, I won't say their name, but they started coming, got to know one of our volunteers. +[2234.32 --> 2239.84] And that volunteer said to them, hey, would you come to church with my wife and I next Sunday? +[2240.84 --> 2241.72] And she came. +[2241.72 --> 2244.78] And she started going to that church. +[2245.30 --> 2247.82] And after a while, she was led to Jesus. +[2249.08 --> 2252.98] And after a while, she became a member of that church. +[2254.86 --> 2259.94] So God bless you for all you're doing in support of the Langley Food Bank. +[2260.52 --> 2263.34] Because together, we're spreading the gospel. +[2263.96 --> 2265.62] We're giving out way more than food. +[2265.62 --> 2274.14] But that food there allows us a bridge to be able to talk about the living bread, Jesus Christ. +[2275.22 --> 2277.82] So Lord, may the Lord bless you and keep you. +[2277.96 --> 2282.48] May he shine his face upon you and be gracious to you and give you peace. +[2283.10 --> 2283.58] God bless you. +[2283.58 --> 2313.56] Thank you. +[2313.58 --> 2343.56] Thank you. +[2343.58 --> 2345.58] Thank you. +[2373.58 --> 2375.58] Thank you. +[2375.58 --> 2376.58] Thank you. +[2376.58 --> 2378.58] Thank you. +[2378.58 --> 2379.58] Thank you. +[2403.58 --> 2405.58] Thank you. +[2405.58 --> 2406.58] Thank you. +[2406.58 --> 2407.58] Thank you. +[2433.58 --> 2434.58] Thank you. +[2434.58 --> 2435.14] Thank you. +[2435.58 --> 2436.24] Thank you. +[2436.58 --> 2436.78] Thank you. +[2436.78 --> 2439.60] The place is there. +[2440.74 --> 2441.90] The place is there. +[2447.00 --> 2454.50] I would love to invite all of the kids for preschool age, +[2454.58 --> 2457.42] going into kindergarten, maybe just in kindergarten recently. +[2457.56 --> 2459.14] Why don't you come up to the front right now? +[2459.58 --> 2460.88] I'm going to pray with you. +[2460.96 --> 2461.66] Yeah, you come right up. +[2462.36 --> 2463.52] I'm going to pray with you, +[2463.66 --> 2466.04] and then we're going to go to children's worship time together, okay? +[2466.04 --> 2466.18] Okay. +[2468.90 --> 2469.78] Good job. +[2474.76 --> 2475.56] All right. +[2477.02 --> 2479.52] Can you guys pray with me before we go to children's worship time? +[2479.70 --> 2479.86] Yeah? +[2480.36 --> 2481.68] All right, let's fold our hands, okay? +[2481.76 --> 2482.28] Close our eyes. +[2482.70 --> 2484.56] Dear God, thank you that we could come to church today. +[2484.90 --> 2487.00] Thank you that we could go to children's worship time, +[2487.06 --> 2487.88] learn more about you. +[2488.16 --> 2490.98] We pray for these kids who are going to learn some stories +[2490.98 --> 2493.06] and have some fun in the back and be with the grown-ups too. +[2493.12 --> 2494.58] We're going to do the same thing in here. +[2494.58 --> 2497.66] We pray that we will all draw closer to you today in your name. +[2498.02 --> 2498.34] Amen. +[2499.06 --> 2499.50] All right. +[2499.60 --> 2501.00] Let's do the blessing, okay? +[2501.08 --> 2501.84] Can we do that together? +[2502.20 --> 2503.44] So church is going to stand up. +[2503.82 --> 2505.52] We're going to say there's only six of us. +[2505.58 --> 2506.46] We have to be really loud. +[2506.56 --> 2507.14] Can we do that? +[2507.48 --> 2508.72] We're going to say the Lord be with you. +[2508.76 --> 2509.20] Are you ready? +[2509.86 --> 2510.22] All right. +[2510.96 --> 2513.32] The Lord be with you. +[2513.72 --> 2515.22] And also with you. +[2515.30 --> 2515.84] Great job. +[2515.84 --> 2517.56] Okay, you guys can go to children's worship time. +[2517.56 --> 2518.12] Thank you. +[2518.12 --> 2546.66] Good morning. +[2546.66 --> 2549.18] My name is Dave. I'm one of the elders in our church. +[2549.98 --> 2554.42] Before we go to our church family prayer, a couple of updates from our bulletin. +[2555.94 --> 2561.10] The bulletin does point out that Ellen White, who we've been praying for for a while, is going to Langley Hospital. +[2561.42 --> 2563.78] The further update is that she is going home. +[2564.28 --> 2571.12] She is going to need some home care, so those health concerns are still ongoing, but that is a very important development. +[2571.12 --> 2578.76] And the bulletin also points out that Margaret Schoen was waiting for surgery sometime this month or next. +[2579.16 --> 2585.02] I've just heard an update that she now gets to go in next Wednesday, so that is very good news. +[2585.02 --> 2589.10] Let us all turn to our God and our church family prayer. +[2592.38 --> 2594.82] Father, this is the day that you have made. +[2595.20 --> 2597.44] We rejoice and we are glad in it. +[2598.04 --> 2602.32] We thank you for the opportunity that we have to meet in your house, to meet in your church, +[2602.46 --> 2607.62] that we get to join with Christians everywhere, with the church universal, to celebrate your name. +[2607.62 --> 2612.74] We thank you for the message that we could hear today as it comes from Hebrews 11. +[2613.38 --> 2620.48] We hear those encouraging words that faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we cannot see. +[2621.44 --> 2628.38] When we read Hebrews 11, we hear about many ordinary, flawed, sinful people who did great things +[2628.38 --> 2631.96] because of their faith in you and because of you working in them. +[2631.96 --> 2636.54] We pray for ourselves that we, too, can be agents of your kingdom +[2636.54 --> 2642.18] and that we can do good things for others because of our faith in you and you working in us. +[2643.04 --> 2644.52] Father, we thank you for summertime. +[2645.04 --> 2650.08] It is a chance for so many of us to rest, to travel, to spend time with family. +[2650.56 --> 2654.90] And when we travel, a lot of us spend time outdoors to enjoy your creation. +[2655.44 --> 2659.34] We look at all that you have made and we know that it is very good. +[2659.34 --> 2663.70] While we enjoy the nice weather when we can, +[2664.04 --> 2672.22] we also recognize the difficulties that it creates for so many people with drought, with forest fires. +[2672.74 --> 2677.76] We think about those who are farmers and grow food for others +[2677.76 --> 2680.78] and that this looks like a very difficult season for them. +[2681.30 --> 2687.40] We recognize that when great heat comes, it is very difficult for the vulnerable. +[2687.40 --> 2694.02] Father, we pray for all of us that we can endure the difficult weather when it happens +[2694.02 --> 2702.04] and that this will be an opportunity to lean on each other and to provide support for each other. +[2702.70 --> 2705.34] It also reminds us about our need for creation care, +[2705.68 --> 2710.08] that we need to work to limit our impact on the world that you have made. +[2710.08 --> 2717.12] Father, we continue to pray for needs of our congregation and people connected with it. +[2717.72 --> 2720.58] We thank you that Ellen White has a chance to go home. +[2721.90 --> 2724.88] She still is going to need some kind of home care, +[2725.34 --> 2727.70] but we do thank you for that development, +[2727.84 --> 2730.80] that she could spend time at home and not time in hospital. +[2730.80 --> 2738.44] We pray for Klaus Tessemaker, who is in hospital for his health needs. +[2738.78 --> 2743.12] We pray that you will be with him as he endures that difficulty. +[2743.72 --> 2748.10] We thank you for the good news that Marquette gets to have surgery next Wednesday. +[2748.56 --> 2752.60] We pray for her doctors, nurses, all the caregivers who will be taking care of her +[2752.60 --> 2756.22] and that this will be a successful surgery for her. +[2756.92 --> 2763.16] We pray for those of us who are taking care of aging parents or who worry about their health. +[2763.50 --> 2767.36] We thank you for the work that they have done for us over the years +[2767.36 --> 2771.46] and the love that they have shown for their families. +[2772.00 --> 2775.04] We pray for members of our church who are mourning, +[2775.36 --> 2780.08] whether it is a loss that has happened recently or a loss that happened some time ago. +[2780.08 --> 2782.66] We pray that they will feel your comfort and your strength. +[2783.18 --> 2787.52] We pray for those who are broken and hurting for whatever challenges that they face. +[2787.90 --> 2792.30] We pray for those who are facing anxiety or other issues of mental health, +[2792.46 --> 2795.52] that they may feel your comfort, that they may feel your healing. +[2796.52 --> 2799.16] Father, we pray for this church. +[2799.82 --> 2802.24] We thank you for the ministries that we could have here. +[2802.62 --> 2804.56] Many of them are on hiatus for the summertime, +[2804.56 --> 2809.86] but we do thank you for opportunities to build community, +[2810.08 --> 2813.84] and learn more about you. +[2814.40 --> 2817.38] We pray for Kevin, who is going to be leading us in our message today, +[2817.56 --> 2819.96] that we will learn more about Moses, +[2820.50 --> 2824.22] one of many great heroes of the faith. +[2825.32 --> 2829.32] And, Father, to you who is able to keep us from falling, +[2829.66 --> 2834.12] be glory, majesty, power, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord +[2834.12 --> 2836.84] before all ages now and forevermore. +[2837.62 --> 2837.88] Amen. +[2837.88 --> 2837.98] Amen. +[2840.08 --> 2868.32] Good morning, everyone. +[2868.32 --> 2871.76] As I sit out here and I look at all your faces, +[2871.92 --> 2874.38] I see Klaus Tesemacher sitting right there as well. +[2874.48 --> 2876.36] So we prayed for him because he was in the hospital. +[2876.84 --> 2879.36] When we prepare for these prayers and for these services, +[2879.36 --> 2881.82] we hear news and then we see results of that. +[2881.84 --> 2883.10] So we're grateful to see you here, Klaus. +[2883.56 --> 2884.20] Doing well. +[2884.26 --> 2884.56] Thank you. +[2885.70 --> 2887.14] When I was in grade 12, +[2887.52 --> 2891.10] I remember trying out for the senior boys basketball team. +[2891.66 --> 2893.86] I had played basketball all throughout school, +[2893.96 --> 2896.62] so I wasn't really worried about this tryout so much. +[2896.62 --> 2898.12] I thought it was going to be a bit of a cakewalk. +[2898.54 --> 2899.66] But boy, was I wrong. +[2900.46 --> 2903.04] The coaches decided to do not just the tryouts +[2903.04 --> 2905.06] for the senior boys basketball team that day, +[2905.12 --> 2907.70] but also for the senior girls and the junior boys. +[2908.06 --> 2910.72] So there was three teams that they were looking at, +[2910.78 --> 2912.96] and there was over 70 students in that gym +[2912.96 --> 2915.06] vying to be on those three teams. +[2915.06 --> 2917.54] Now, there were some passing drills and shooting drills +[2917.54 --> 2918.46] and sort of the norms. +[2918.60 --> 2919.78] There was lots of line running, +[2919.96 --> 2922.14] and all six coaches had their clipboards out +[2922.14 --> 2922.86] and taking notes. +[2923.20 --> 2926.50] It was all very standard until the last drill. +[2927.70 --> 2929.14] Now, because more kids showed up +[2929.14 --> 2930.22] than they originally thought, +[2930.56 --> 2933.40] the coaches decided to separate the wheat from the chaff. +[2933.66 --> 2935.08] That's what they said before the drill. +[2935.20 --> 2937.20] So that was discouraging right at the beginning. +[2938.06 --> 2942.68] They lined up all 70 of us students along the wall, +[2943.02 --> 2944.70] and they made us do a wall sit. +[2944.76 --> 2946.86] Now, a wall sit's when you put your back against the wall, +[2946.92 --> 2949.88] and then you sit at a 90-degree angle at your knees, +[2950.38 --> 2952.34] and it just really burns the quads. +[2952.84 --> 2954.60] And so they had all seven of us sitting there, +[2954.62 --> 2956.66] and then each of the six coaches took a basketball, +[2957.20 --> 2958.76] and they said, we're going to go down the line, +[2958.76 --> 2960.74] and we're going to go all the way down and all the way back, +[2960.80 --> 2962.34] and all six of us are going to pass the ball +[2962.34 --> 2963.46] to all 70 of you, +[2963.82 --> 2964.88] and we're going to go all the way down +[2964.88 --> 2966.18] and all the way back. +[2966.50 --> 2969.84] And if anyone slips or falls or stands up +[2969.84 --> 2972.16] or misses the ball or can't pass it back, +[2972.56 --> 2973.72] we're starting over again. +[2975.10 --> 2979.34] That was the longest 43 minutes and 12 seconds of my life. +[2980.80 --> 2982.80] We finally accomplished a task, +[2982.84 --> 2984.26] and I remember standing up in victory +[2984.26 --> 2985.58] and then crumpling to the ground +[2985.58 --> 2986.88] because my legs stopped working, +[2986.88 --> 2988.42] and it took me a good five minutes +[2988.42 --> 2990.04] for the blood to flow back into the legs +[2990.04 --> 2991.22] and get rolling again. +[2991.28 --> 2992.30] But what was really great +[2992.30 --> 2994.78] was that this drill called for some perseverance. +[2994.88 --> 2996.96] None of the 70-plus people quit. +[2997.78 --> 2998.98] They had said, you can quit. +[2999.08 --> 3000.80] You can stand up and leave any time, +[3000.92 --> 3002.54] but if you do, there's a possibility +[3002.54 --> 3003.92] that you might not make the team, +[3003.98 --> 3004.70] but nobody did. +[3005.36 --> 3007.84] And we leaned against that wall as 70 students +[3007.84 --> 3009.36] for as long as it took Scooby-Doo +[3009.36 --> 3011.28] to solve not one but two mysteries. +[3012.16 --> 3013.54] So good old high school. +[3014.22 --> 3015.76] Now we're going to continue our sermon series +[3015.76 --> 3017.04] on heroes of faith today +[3017.04 --> 3019.10] and look at another Old Testament hero, +[3019.22 --> 3020.94] someone who had to persevere +[3020.94 --> 3024.44] through so much more than a basketball tryout. +[3024.44 --> 3027.60] Now this guy is a pretty popular Bible character, +[3027.80 --> 3030.12] and he's a guy whose story takes up +[3030.12 --> 3031.98] four whole books of the Bible. +[3032.34 --> 3033.90] We're going to look at Moses today. +[3034.52 --> 3036.86] But instead of reading the entirety of Exodus 2 +[3036.86 --> 3038.02] to Deuteronomy 34, +[3038.46 --> 3041.54] we're going to read the Hebrews passage +[3041.54 --> 3043.80] on what makes Moses one of the heroes of faith. +[3043.84 --> 3045.10] So if you have your Bibles with us, +[3045.18 --> 3046.26] and with you, and I hope you do, +[3046.52 --> 3048.36] please turn with me now to Hebrews 11, +[3048.94 --> 3051.40] and we're going to read verses 23 to 28. +[3051.40 --> 3053.28] Now please keep those Bibles close to you +[3053.28 --> 3054.04] because as always, +[3054.12 --> 3055.96] we're going to be going back to that passage +[3055.96 --> 3057.10] throughout the morning. +[3057.88 --> 3060.62] So Hebrews 11, 23 to 28 says this, +[3061.30 --> 3064.24] By faith, Moses' parents hid him +[3064.24 --> 3065.98] for three months after he was born +[3065.98 --> 3068.78] because they saw he was no ordinary child, +[3069.08 --> 3071.34] and they were not afraid of the king's edict. +[3071.84 --> 3074.06] By faith, Moses, when he had grown up, +[3074.40 --> 3077.06] refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh's daughter. +[3077.06 --> 3080.90] He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God +[3080.90 --> 3084.44] rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. +[3085.32 --> 3087.56] He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ +[3087.56 --> 3090.62] as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt +[3090.62 --> 3092.90] because he was looking ahead to his reward. +[3093.96 --> 3095.16] By faith, he left Egypt, +[3095.28 --> 3096.80] not fearing the king's anger. +[3097.48 --> 3100.34] He persevered because he saw him who is invisible. +[3101.52 --> 3103.08] By faith, he kept the Passover +[3103.08 --> 3104.96] and the application of blood +[3104.96 --> 3106.86] so that the destroyer of the firstborn +[3106.86 --> 3110.18] would not touch the firstborn of Israel. +[3110.82 --> 3112.10] The word of the Lord. +[3114.44 --> 3116.30] So this Hebrews text today +[3116.30 --> 3118.62] gives us some reason why Moses was considered +[3118.62 --> 3119.54] a hero of faith. +[3119.66 --> 3121.82] Moses chose to be mistreated, +[3122.42 --> 3124.62] rather enjoy the comforts in his life. +[3124.70 --> 3127.36] He chose to align himself with God +[3127.36 --> 3128.70] and be disgraced +[3128.70 --> 3130.86] rather than enjoy the treasures, +[3131.06 --> 3132.32] all of the treasures of Egypt. +[3132.68 --> 3133.44] He was fearless. +[3133.44 --> 3136.46] Even while in the crosshairs of Pharaoh, +[3136.70 --> 3138.90] and he kept faith in God, +[3139.10 --> 3141.20] even if what God was asking him to do +[3141.20 --> 3142.04] seemed impossible. +[3143.18 --> 3145.24] In short, my prayer is, +[3145.34 --> 3147.08] as we leave here today this morning, +[3147.60 --> 3149.98] we hear that Moses was a hero of faith +[3149.98 --> 3152.56] because no matter the calling or the cost, +[3153.42 --> 3155.52] Moses fixed his eyes on Christ +[3155.52 --> 3157.38] and persevered in his faith. +[3157.38 --> 3159.62] Or to use Moses as an example +[3159.62 --> 3161.18] for what we are to do, +[3162.44 --> 3165.14] no matter the calling or the cost, +[3165.36 --> 3168.66] we are to fix our eyes on Christ +[3168.66 --> 3170.56] and persevere in our faith. +[3171.84 --> 3173.44] Now Moses' story backs this up, +[3173.50 --> 3175.40] so let's take some snapshots of his life. +[3176.02 --> 3177.98] In Exodus 2, verses 1 to 10, +[3178.06 --> 3179.06] while he was an infant, +[3179.50 --> 3180.30] Moses' mother, +[3180.38 --> 3181.92] he puts Moses in a basket +[3181.92 --> 3183.00] into the Nile River +[3183.00 --> 3184.80] and saves him from certain death +[3184.80 --> 3186.40] because Pharaoh was killing +[3186.40 --> 3188.54] all of the sons in Egypt. +[3188.62 --> 3190.86] Not only did Moses get saved in that moment, +[3191.00 --> 3192.44] but he ends up getting adopted +[3192.44 --> 3193.64] by Pharaoh's daughter +[3193.64 --> 3196.10] and grows up in the palaces of Egypt. +[3196.98 --> 3198.16] Now Moses was an infant, +[3198.28 --> 3200.94] so how can you credit this to his faith, +[3201.06 --> 3201.74] you might ask? +[3202.94 --> 3205.04] Well, just because Moses wasn't even active +[3205.04 --> 3206.78] in his own life at this point +[3206.78 --> 3209.24] doesn't mean that God wasn't active in it. +[3209.24 --> 3212.14] See, Moses' faith, it grew +[3212.14 --> 3214.00] because of what God's activity +[3214.00 --> 3215.46] in his life was. +[3215.96 --> 3218.06] Whether we contemplate this or not, +[3218.12 --> 3219.70] if we have eyes to see +[3219.70 --> 3222.22] what God is doing in our lives, +[3222.46 --> 3224.72] even without our own involvement, +[3225.04 --> 3227.44] we can come to grow in our faith. +[3228.38 --> 3230.06] So Moses' calling had started early +[3230.06 --> 3232.18] as God sort of set him apart from infancy +[3232.18 --> 3233.54] to live out this calling. +[3234.16 --> 3236.54] And so for the first third of Moses' life, +[3236.60 --> 3237.76] his first 40 years, +[3237.76 --> 3240.00] Moses learned of the Egyptian culture +[3240.00 --> 3241.82] in an Egyptian palace, +[3242.12 --> 3243.92] just a bedroom or eight away +[3243.92 --> 3246.22] from where Pharaoh laid his head down at night. +[3247.48 --> 3249.90] The next recorded event in Moses' story +[3249.90 --> 3251.92] is Exodus 2, 11 to 25. +[3252.42 --> 3253.90] Moses sees one of his people +[3253.90 --> 3255.64] getting beaten by an Egyptian soldier, +[3256.10 --> 3257.72] and so he goes and kills the aggressor +[3257.72 --> 3258.78] with his own two hands. +[3259.18 --> 3262.00] That move, though, costs Moses dearly +[3262.00 --> 3264.78] because he had to flee from the palace, +[3265.72 --> 3267.60] from his life of comfort, +[3267.76 --> 3268.96] from his life of wealth. +[3270.50 --> 3272.26] God would use this sin, though, +[3272.32 --> 3274.06] to prepare Moses for his calling, +[3274.22 --> 3276.80] and Moses spends the second third of his life, +[3277.08 --> 3278.62] his second 40 years, +[3279.14 --> 3280.62] shepherding in the desert, +[3281.00 --> 3282.46] learning about the wilderness +[3282.46 --> 3285.10] and how to care for wandering sheep. +[3286.10 --> 3288.54] And then comes Moses' third third of life, +[3289.26 --> 3290.48] his final 40 years, +[3290.54 --> 3292.10] where God's calling on his life +[3292.10 --> 3293.34] becomes even more pronounced. +[3293.34 --> 3296.84] God meets Moses in a burning bush in Exodus 3 +[3296.84 --> 3300.40] and calls Moses to lead his people out of Egypt, +[3300.58 --> 3301.82] out of the land of slavery, +[3301.82 --> 3303.40] and into the promised land. +[3303.54 --> 3305.14] And the rest of Moses' story +[3305.14 --> 3307.38] is told over four books of the Bible, +[3307.98 --> 3309.98] Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy. +[3310.88 --> 3312.14] Now, people know this story. +[3312.88 --> 3314.36] Christians and non-Christians alike +[3314.36 --> 3316.32] have heard the story of Moses and the Exodus. +[3316.60 --> 3318.56] It's been made into countless children's books. +[3318.56 --> 3320.68] Artists have been painting this story +[3320.68 --> 3323.02] and aspects of this story for centuries. +[3323.44 --> 3325.70] Even Hollywood has made movies about it. +[3326.42 --> 3328.54] In fact, according to Wikipedia, +[3328.74 --> 3330.94] there are 15 Hollywood movies +[3330.94 --> 3332.72] about the story of Moses, +[3332.82 --> 3334.74] many of them quite terrible. +[3336.16 --> 3339.68] But what isn't always shown in these movies +[3339.68 --> 3343.86] is the cost of God's call on Moses' life. +[3345.54 --> 3348.12] Moses dealt with violence and anger. +[3348.12 --> 3352.00] Remember, God used 10 plagues on the Egyptians, +[3352.24 --> 3353.34] significant plagues, +[3353.46 --> 3355.18] ranging from infestation of frogs +[3355.18 --> 3356.60] to locusts to boils, +[3357.06 --> 3358.74] and the ninth plague +[3358.74 --> 3361.32] covering the whole land in darkness for days. +[3362.18 --> 3363.40] After that ninth plague, +[3363.58 --> 3365.32] Pharaoh is livid at Moses, +[3365.56 --> 3367.20] and he says in Exodus 10, 28, +[3367.48 --> 3368.44] get out of my sight, +[3368.72 --> 3370.98] make sure you do not appear before me again. +[3371.24 --> 3373.02] The day you see my face, +[3373.24 --> 3374.20] you will die. +[3374.20 --> 3378.64] But Moses persevered in his calling, +[3379.26 --> 3380.72] even against Pharaoh's anger. +[3381.82 --> 3382.96] And then a few chapters later, +[3383.04 --> 3383.78] Exodus 14, +[3384.12 --> 3385.46] Pharaoh changes his mind, +[3385.78 --> 3387.26] and God sends the final plague, +[3387.34 --> 3387.90] the tenth one, +[3387.96 --> 3390.30] where all of the firstborn sons in Egypt die. +[3391.42 --> 3393.50] The Israelites are told to leave once and for all, +[3393.58 --> 3394.00] but again, +[3394.10 --> 3395.64] the anger of Pharaoh returns, +[3395.90 --> 3397.74] and he sets out to kill not just Moses, +[3397.88 --> 3398.98] but all of God's people. +[3398.98 --> 3403.10] But Moses persevered in his calling +[3403.10 --> 3405.32] without fear of Pharaoh. +[3406.94 --> 3408.00] With God's interceding, +[3408.08 --> 3410.06] the Israelites cross the Sea of Reeds safely, +[3410.24 --> 3412.10] but then very quickly start whining +[3412.10 --> 3413.66] about their situation. +[3414.50 --> 3414.98] Now remember, +[3415.10 --> 3416.44] there was conservatively +[3416.44 --> 3419.44] about 2.5 million Israelites, +[3420.26 --> 3422.98] many of them now whining and complaining +[3422.98 --> 3425.46] about their situation and their new digs. +[3426.22 --> 3427.34] I just had youth camp +[3427.34 --> 3428.84] with 35 youth and leaders. +[3429.44 --> 3431.72] I heard them whining about their digs all weekend, +[3432.02 --> 3433.60] and that was enough for me. +[3433.84 --> 3437.36] I can't imagine 2.5 million people whining +[3437.36 --> 3438.78] for 40 years +[3438.78 --> 3440.34] about where he had taken them. +[3441.22 --> 3443.38] But Moses persevered in his calling +[3443.38 --> 3446.22] and continued to lead an ungrateful people. +[3446.30 --> 3447.48] Now, side note actually, +[3447.82 --> 3449.60] the youth camp on the screen behind me, +[3449.64 --> 3451.14] the youth and leaders were actually quite delightful. +[3451.28 --> 3452.08] They weren't bad at all. +[3452.50 --> 3453.96] They were absolute champions. +[3453.96 --> 3457.48] They did end up sleeping in a super sketch chalet +[3457.48 --> 3459.54] in the bush at Mount Seymour, +[3459.68 --> 3461.34] and we knew we shared that chalet +[3461.34 --> 3462.66] with a lot of furry little rodents +[3462.66 --> 3464.00] because we saw the poop on our beds +[3464.00 --> 3464.76] when we showed up there. +[3464.98 --> 3466.38] But I needed an example, +[3466.52 --> 3467.22] and I thought that would do. +[3467.30 --> 3467.86] So there you go. +[3469.64 --> 3471.68] Even in his sin, though, +[3472.02 --> 3473.08] Moses persevered. +[3473.82 --> 3475.42] Now, we heard about the murder he committed +[3475.42 --> 3476.38] back in Exodus 2, +[3476.46 --> 3477.88] but actually in Numbers 20, +[3477.94 --> 3479.42] we read about another moment +[3479.42 --> 3481.52] where in a bout of frustration, +[3481.84 --> 3483.56] Moses takes credit for a miracle +[3483.56 --> 3484.64] that God performed +[3484.64 --> 3486.54] rather than giving God the glory, +[3486.74 --> 3487.94] and his punishment for that +[3487.94 --> 3489.76] was to not enter the promised land +[3489.76 --> 3490.92] with God's people. +[3492.42 --> 3495.36] But Moses persevered even in his sin +[3495.36 --> 3498.40] because he had his eyes fixed on God, +[3498.82 --> 3501.08] and he knew what his reward would be. +[3501.64 --> 3503.42] See, that's the thread of Moses' story +[3503.42 --> 3504.36] over and over again. +[3504.36 --> 3506.46] Because of God's calling on his life, +[3506.76 --> 3508.16] no matter the cost to him, +[3508.16 --> 3510.82] Moses persevered in his faith. +[3511.44 --> 3512.88] Verse 27 of our text, +[3513.18 --> 3515.02] By faith Moses left Egypt. +[3515.32 --> 3517.88] He persevered because he saw him +[3517.88 --> 3518.98] who is invisible. +[3521.04 --> 3523.54] Knowing God was key. +[3524.40 --> 3527.46] Knowing God allowed him to persevere +[3527.46 --> 3529.12] and choose a life of faithfulness +[3529.12 --> 3531.02] over a life of comfort. +[3531.24 --> 3532.24] No matter the cost, +[3532.56 --> 3534.98] Moses knew God and persevered in his faith. +[3534.98 --> 3536.36] That is Moses' story. +[3536.48 --> 3537.90] That is Moses' testimony. +[3537.90 --> 3539.74] His example for us today. +[3539.88 --> 3541.10] So what does that mean for us? +[3541.52 --> 3542.78] What is our calling? +[3543.38 --> 3545.14] What is the cost to us? +[3546.00 --> 3546.88] We'll look at those two things, +[3546.94 --> 3547.92] our calling and our cost. +[3548.00 --> 3548.54] First, our calling. +[3549.70 --> 3550.74] As Moses did, +[3551.32 --> 3553.22] our calling is to live our lives +[3553.22 --> 3554.48] to glorify God +[3554.48 --> 3556.62] and to love others above ourselves. +[3557.56 --> 3559.38] This is found throughout Scripture. +[3559.82 --> 3562.32] John the Baptist says in John 3, verse 30, +[3562.32 --> 3563.96] that he, Jesus, +[3564.38 --> 3565.80] must become greater +[3565.80 --> 3567.72] and I become less, +[3567.80 --> 3568.62] must become less. +[3568.86 --> 3570.30] Paul gives a similar calling +[3570.30 --> 3573.86] in Philippians 2, verses 3 to 4. +[3574.22 --> 3575.74] Do nothing out of selfish ambition +[3575.74 --> 3576.56] or vain conceit. +[3576.94 --> 3577.86] Rather, in humility, +[3578.36 --> 3580.78] value others above yourselves. +[3580.78 --> 3582.88] not looking to your own interests, +[3582.88 --> 3584.34] but each of you +[3584.34 --> 3586.06] to the interest of others. +[3587.10 --> 3588.62] And then Jesus himself, of course, +[3588.78 --> 3589.76] time and time again, +[3589.84 --> 3590.84] but in Matthew 22, +[3590.94 --> 3592.88] he quotes the Old Testament passages +[3592.88 --> 3595.04] of Deuteronomy 6 and Leviticus 9. +[3595.14 --> 3595.52] He says, +[3596.28 --> 3597.20] Love the Lord your God +[3597.20 --> 3598.12] with all your heart +[3598.12 --> 3599.18] and with all your soul +[3599.18 --> 3600.30] and with all your mind +[3600.30 --> 3602.92] and love your neighbor as yourself. +[3602.92 --> 3607.42] We're called to sacrifice ourselves +[3607.42 --> 3608.54] and live for others. +[3608.64 --> 3610.02] Some of you who have been believers +[3610.02 --> 3611.02] for a long time, +[3611.10 --> 3611.88] you've been hearing this +[3611.88 --> 3612.94] over and over again, +[3613.02 --> 3614.24] time and time again, +[3614.40 --> 3616.60] but that is what we are called to do. +[3616.80 --> 3619.56] That is our calling here on this earth. +[3620.00 --> 3622.08] That is what Moses was called to do. +[3622.92 --> 3623.84] That's how he lived. +[3624.12 --> 3625.44] That's what the book of Hebrews +[3625.44 --> 3626.52] credits him for. +[3626.78 --> 3628.88] He persevered in his faith. +[3630.26 --> 3632.34] He persevered in his calling. +[3632.92 --> 3635.44] Because of God's people. +[3636.28 --> 3637.70] To lead God's people. +[3637.82 --> 3638.88] To serve God's people. +[3639.10 --> 3639.92] No matter the cost. +[3641.64 --> 3643.24] Moses chose mistreatment +[3643.24 --> 3643.98] rather than enjoy +[3643.98 --> 3645.34] the fleeting pleasures of this world. +[3645.44 --> 3647.68] That was verse 25 of our text. +[3647.78 --> 3648.98] He regarded disgrace +[3648.98 --> 3650.18] for the sake of Christ +[3650.18 --> 3651.38] as greater value +[3651.38 --> 3652.58] than the treasures of Egypt. +[3652.58 --> 3653.66] Verse 26. +[3654.00 --> 3657.58] He chose calling over comfort. +[3658.28 --> 3660.36] He chose people over self. +[3661.62 --> 3662.88] And that's our calling. +[3662.92 --> 3668.00] I don't think it's a secret +[3668.00 --> 3669.04] that our world pushes +[3669.04 --> 3670.78] individualism very hard. +[3671.28 --> 3673.28] That the rags to riches narrative +[3673.28 --> 3674.44] is celebrated. +[3674.66 --> 3676.60] It's strived for in our culture. +[3677.02 --> 3678.60] Dream big, they say. +[3678.70 --> 3679.64] Find your thing. +[3680.22 --> 3681.28] Anything is possible +[3681.28 --> 3682.70] if you believe hard enough. +[3683.02 --> 3684.06] If you work hard enough. +[3684.14 --> 3685.72] If you try hard enough. +[3686.22 --> 3687.18] Believe in yourself +[3687.18 --> 3688.50] and you can take on the world, +[3688.50 --> 3689.00] we're told. +[3690.06 --> 3690.90] Self-help books +[3690.90 --> 3693.32] are still the most popular books +[3693.32 --> 3694.66] off the shelves in bookstores. +[3695.52 --> 3696.88] Exercising self-care. +[3697.30 --> 3698.74] Attaining self-employment. +[3699.00 --> 3701.36] Becoming a self-made person. +[3702.36 --> 3703.36] All of those are goals +[3703.36 --> 3704.70] for most in our society. +[3705.16 --> 3706.38] Find your true self. +[3706.72 --> 3707.74] Express yourself. +[3708.26 --> 3709.66] Always be taking selfies. +[3710.06 --> 3712.44] Show the world the true you. +[3713.40 --> 3715.90] Self, self, self. +[3716.96 --> 3718.96] You do you, we say. +[3719.86 --> 3721.08] Be who you are. +[3722.72 --> 3723.86] We tell people. +[3724.38 --> 3725.68] Church, we have to see +[3725.68 --> 3727.10] that Moses' story +[3727.10 --> 3728.46] is the antithesis of this. +[3728.96 --> 3730.06] We have to see +[3730.06 --> 3731.74] that Moses' story +[3731.74 --> 3732.50] is the opposite +[3732.50 --> 3734.12] of the focus on yourself, +[3734.42 --> 3735.66] little g gospel +[3735.66 --> 3737.06] of the culture that we live in. +[3737.06 --> 3739.22] Moses didn't go +[3739.22 --> 3740.22] from rags to riches. +[3741.22 --> 3743.00] He went from riches to rags. +[3743.94 --> 3744.82] Moses didn't believe +[3744.82 --> 3745.54] in his abilities. +[3745.70 --> 3747.62] He questioned them very hard +[3747.62 --> 3749.34] in the burning bush story +[3749.34 --> 3750.16] in Exodus 3. +[3750.60 --> 3753.20] But he believed in God +[3753.20 --> 3755.14] and God's promises for him. +[3756.12 --> 3757.96] Moses didn't place his identity +[3757.96 --> 3759.00] in what he did +[3759.00 --> 3762.16] or look deep within himself +[3762.16 --> 3763.34] to find who he was. +[3764.16 --> 3765.42] He discovered who he was +[3765.42 --> 3767.12] by his relationship with God +[3767.12 --> 3768.58] and living that out +[3768.58 --> 3769.28] in the world. +[3770.36 --> 3771.60] Moses didn't live his life +[3771.60 --> 3772.48] for his own gain +[3772.48 --> 3773.28] or his own comfort. +[3773.52 --> 3774.44] In fact, he lost +[3774.44 --> 3775.64] all of his comfort +[3775.64 --> 3776.70] in his calling +[3776.70 --> 3777.42] to lead the people +[3777.42 --> 3777.94] out of Egypt. +[3779.26 --> 3780.96] No, Moses lived his life +[3780.96 --> 3782.24] for God's people, +[3783.10 --> 3783.60] leading them, +[3783.72 --> 3784.14] serving them, +[3784.18 --> 3785.10] no matter the cost. +[3789.24 --> 3790.14] The church here, +[3790.26 --> 3792.66] I am so encouraged +[3792.66 --> 3794.66] by you all so often +[3794.66 --> 3796.64] because I see this calling +[3796.64 --> 3797.38] being lived out +[3797.38 --> 3798.12] in this community +[3798.12 --> 3799.50] all of the time. +[3800.44 --> 3801.68] Examples of faithfulness +[3801.68 --> 3803.48] to God's calling +[3803.48 --> 3804.12] being practiced +[3804.12 --> 3804.98] by so many of you +[3804.98 --> 3805.52] in this community. +[3805.70 --> 3807.10] When people are in the hospital, +[3807.24 --> 3807.86] you visit them. +[3808.26 --> 3809.48] When engagements happen +[3809.48 --> 3810.54] or babies are born, +[3810.62 --> 3811.66] you celebrate together. +[3811.90 --> 3813.32] When pandemics rage on, +[3813.66 --> 3815.26] you meet at doorsteps +[3815.26 --> 3816.86] and drop gifts off at home. +[3817.00 --> 3818.40] When crises happen, +[3818.48 --> 3819.50] you enter into them +[3819.50 --> 3820.02] with people. +[3820.26 --> 3821.06] You sit with them. +[3821.14 --> 3821.88] You pray with them. +[3821.94 --> 3822.88] You bring meals to them. +[3823.68 --> 3825.48] When food banks need food, +[3827.18 --> 3828.72] you lead the cause. +[3830.40 --> 3832.32] I see it in women's ministries here. +[3832.46 --> 3833.74] I see it in men's ministries, +[3833.90 --> 3834.74] seniors' ministry, +[3835.10 --> 3835.66] youth ministry, +[3835.80 --> 3836.46] children's ministry, +[3836.54 --> 3837.30] the work of the elders, +[3837.66 --> 3838.52] the work of the deacons, +[3838.64 --> 3839.56] and even separate +[3839.56 --> 3841.06] from ministries altogether. +[3841.32 --> 3842.38] In your day-to-day, +[3842.50 --> 3843.86] I see you living this out +[3843.86 --> 3844.70] simply because +[3844.70 --> 3845.74] that's what it means +[3845.74 --> 3847.54] to be a community. +[3847.72 --> 3848.44] That's what it means +[3848.44 --> 3849.16] to be a part +[3849.16 --> 3850.02] of a church family. +[3850.02 --> 3851.48] I get to see it all the time, +[3851.56 --> 3852.54] and it is a blessing +[3852.54 --> 3853.84] because that is our calling, +[3853.96 --> 3856.14] to live as community. +[3856.98 --> 3857.88] Our calling is +[3857.88 --> 3859.24] to sacrifice ourselves +[3859.24 --> 3860.44] and live for others, +[3860.56 --> 3861.80] to trade comfort +[3861.80 --> 3862.64] for community. +[3862.80 --> 3863.92] I see it happening here. +[3863.96 --> 3865.04] I pray you do too. +[3865.28 --> 3866.48] I pray that you see +[3866.48 --> 3867.38] that happening here. +[3868.72 --> 3869.70] If you don't, +[3869.72 --> 3870.90] if you don't see it +[3870.90 --> 3871.58] happening here, +[3872.88 --> 3874.16] I'm going to gently suggest +[3874.16 --> 3875.24] that maybe then, +[3875.44 --> 3875.74] maybe, +[3876.10 --> 3876.98] it's because you're not +[3876.98 --> 3877.54] putting yourself +[3877.54 --> 3878.28] in those positions +[3878.28 --> 3879.02] because honestly, +[3879.10 --> 3879.66] if you did, +[3880.32 --> 3881.54] you'll see that it's +[3881.54 --> 3882.72] happening all around you here. +[3883.68 --> 3884.68] That's our calling. +[3886.04 --> 3887.28] But then what's the cost? +[3889.06 --> 3889.90] Well, in short, +[3890.42 --> 3891.22] everything. +[3892.22 --> 3893.28] It costs you. +[3893.42 --> 3894.36] It costs your life. +[3895.08 --> 3896.42] It cost Moses his life. +[3896.54 --> 3897.36] It cost him his family. +[3897.74 --> 3898.62] It cost him his palace. +[3898.82 --> 3899.60] It cost him its wealth. +[3900.00 --> 3901.22] It cost him his social status +[3901.22 --> 3902.02] among the Egyptians. +[3902.46 --> 3903.68] It cost him his social status +[3903.68 --> 3904.40] among the Israelites +[3904.40 --> 3905.24] for 40 years. +[3905.34 --> 3906.46] It costs everything. +[3908.98 --> 3909.84] Because we're not supposed +[3909.84 --> 3910.78] to live for ourselves. +[3911.52 --> 3912.30] That's the point. +[3914.04 --> 3915.10] We live for Christ +[3915.10 --> 3917.82] and for his people, +[3917.92 --> 3918.58] for our neighbors, +[3918.70 --> 3919.60] for our brothers and sisters +[3919.60 --> 3919.98] in Christ, +[3920.04 --> 3920.60] for the communities +[3920.60 --> 3921.48] he places us in. +[3921.80 --> 3922.94] That means our eyes, +[3923.02 --> 3923.88] like Moses' is, +[3923.90 --> 3925.10] need to be fixed on Jesus. +[3925.36 --> 3926.60] We're to live in this world +[3926.60 --> 3928.88] persevering for our Savior, +[3929.28 --> 3930.16] running the race +[3930.16 --> 3930.82] set before us, +[3930.82 --> 3932.40] not with our eyes on a swivel, +[3932.60 --> 3933.74] not looking around +[3933.74 --> 3934.42] at the riches +[3934.42 --> 3935.28] or the pleasures +[3935.28 --> 3936.44] or the comforts +[3936.44 --> 3937.54] that maybe we can attain +[3937.54 --> 3939.70] if we veered off path +[3939.70 --> 3940.30] a little while. +[3941.52 --> 3941.78] No. +[3942.04 --> 3943.16] We run this race +[3943.16 --> 3944.02] with our eyes +[3944.02 --> 3946.04] fixed on Jesus. +[3946.42 --> 3947.22] And like Moses, +[3947.34 --> 3949.02] we persevere in God's name. +[3949.44 --> 3950.22] This race, +[3950.52 --> 3951.56] it will push us. +[3952.28 --> 3953.10] God will call us +[3953.10 --> 3953.62] to do things +[3953.62 --> 3954.58] we find uncomfortable +[3954.58 --> 3955.90] or hard. +[3956.04 --> 3957.20] Things will happen to us +[3957.20 --> 3957.92] that hurt. +[3957.92 --> 3959.86] But we are called +[3959.86 --> 3961.20] to persevere. +[3962.66 --> 3963.86] Remember verse 27 +[3963.86 --> 3964.38] of our text? +[3964.68 --> 3965.72] Moses persevered +[3965.72 --> 3966.60] because he saw +[3966.60 --> 3967.62] who was invisible. +[3968.32 --> 3969.10] He knew God. +[3969.38 --> 3970.66] He knew God's plan +[3970.66 --> 3971.40] for his people. +[3971.80 --> 3972.74] He knew the promises +[3972.74 --> 3973.46] of Yahweh. +[3973.74 --> 3975.16] His eyes were set +[3975.16 --> 3976.96] on God's salvation plan, +[3977.04 --> 3977.80] on God's plan +[3977.80 --> 3979.06] to save Israel +[3979.06 --> 3980.24] from their captivity +[3980.24 --> 3981.28] and bring them +[3981.28 --> 3981.96] to salvation +[3981.96 --> 3982.90] in the promised land. +[3983.84 --> 3984.70] Now read with me +[3984.70 --> 3985.26] verse 28 +[3985.26 --> 3985.84] of our text. +[3985.84 --> 3986.82] By faith, +[3986.94 --> 3987.98] he kept the Passover +[3987.98 --> 3989.22] and the application +[3989.22 --> 3989.68] of blood +[3989.68 --> 3990.74] so that the destroyer +[3990.74 --> 3991.48] of the firstborn +[3991.48 --> 3992.40] would not touch +[3992.40 --> 3993.50] the firstborn of Israel. +[3996.38 --> 3996.90] Moses, +[3997.10 --> 3997.74] knowing God +[3997.74 --> 3998.78] and trusting in God's +[3998.78 --> 3999.60] salvation plan +[3999.60 --> 4000.24] for his people, +[4000.32 --> 4001.26] he took refuge +[4001.26 --> 4002.32] under the blood +[4002.32 --> 4003.38] of the Lamb. +[4004.60 --> 4005.32] He had faith +[4005.32 --> 4006.64] in God's salvation plan. +[4007.58 --> 4008.86] During that Passover night, +[4009.16 --> 4009.94] God asked Moses +[4009.94 --> 4010.94] and all of the Israelites +[4010.94 --> 4012.50] to paint Lamb's blood +[4012.50 --> 4013.42] on the doorposts +[4013.42 --> 4014.00] of their homes. +[4014.00 --> 4015.86] When they did that, +[4015.92 --> 4016.64] the angel of death +[4016.64 --> 4017.88] would pass by their houses +[4017.88 --> 4019.30] and salvation for them +[4019.30 --> 4019.98] would be assured. +[4020.70 --> 4022.08] Moses took refuge +[4022.08 --> 4023.38] under the blood +[4023.38 --> 4024.02] of the Lamb +[4024.02 --> 4025.82] and Hebrews credits him here. +[4027.30 --> 4029.00] He credits that as faith. +[4029.86 --> 4031.00] He could look to the blood +[4031.00 --> 4031.42] of the Lamb +[4031.42 --> 4032.24] on the doorposts +[4032.24 --> 4033.50] and he knew he would be saved. +[4033.74 --> 4035.02] He knew they would be saved. +[4036.16 --> 4037.18] We are called +[4037.18 --> 4038.40] to that same faith. +[4039.62 --> 4041.00] We can know God. +[4041.10 --> 4042.60] We can know Christ +[4042.60 --> 4043.68] because of his word, +[4043.90 --> 4044.76] because of his activity +[4044.76 --> 4045.30] in this world. +[4045.58 --> 4047.16] We can hear and read +[4047.16 --> 4048.56] of his promises to us. +[4048.92 --> 4050.62] We can take the same refuge now +[4050.62 --> 4051.70] and look to the blood +[4051.70 --> 4052.22] of the Lamb, +[4052.50 --> 4053.36] the blood of Christ, +[4053.46 --> 4054.64] and know that we are saved. +[4055.68 --> 4056.50] Our salvation +[4056.50 --> 4057.66] is assured +[4057.66 --> 4059.00] because of the blood +[4059.00 --> 4059.46] of Jesus. +[4060.64 --> 4061.96] Jesus came into this world +[4061.96 --> 4062.88] and he lived +[4062.88 --> 4063.90] the perfect life +[4063.90 --> 4064.52] that you and I +[4064.52 --> 4065.16] failed to live +[4065.16 --> 4066.14] and then he died +[4066.14 --> 4066.74] a death +[4066.74 --> 4067.48] that all of us +[4067.48 --> 4068.34] deserve to die, +[4068.66 --> 4069.28] but he did so +[4069.28 --> 4070.00] in our place. +[4070.00 --> 4072.36] The blood of the Lamb +[4072.36 --> 4072.98] of God +[4072.98 --> 4074.36] was shed for us +[4074.36 --> 4075.34] and that is what +[4075.34 --> 4076.58] we can fix our eyes on +[4076.58 --> 4078.14] because three days later +[4078.14 --> 4079.64] Jesus rises again +[4079.64 --> 4080.20] from the grave +[4080.20 --> 4081.22] defeating sin and death +[4081.22 --> 4081.58] forever +[4081.58 --> 4082.90] and winning victory +[4082.90 --> 4083.62] over this world +[4083.62 --> 4084.66] for all who believe. +[4085.22 --> 4086.36] That is what our eyes +[4086.36 --> 4087.20] should be fixed on. +[4087.92 --> 4089.18] The blood of the Lamb. +[4090.50 --> 4091.24] And when we fix +[4091.24 --> 4092.04] our eyes on Jesus, +[4092.30 --> 4093.76] when we fix our eyes +[4093.76 --> 4094.70] on the promises +[4094.70 --> 4095.40] of salvation +[4095.40 --> 4096.20] granted to us, +[4096.30 --> 4097.02] when we fix +[4097.02 --> 4098.66] our eyes on Christ +[4098.66 --> 4099.76] and all he has done +[4099.76 --> 4100.30] for us, +[4101.00 --> 4101.94] when we fix +[4101.94 --> 4102.96] our eyes +[4102.96 --> 4104.30] on him, +[4105.74 --> 4107.46] we can know +[4107.46 --> 4108.68] we are following +[4108.68 --> 4109.88] in the footsteps +[4109.88 --> 4111.86] of the faithful people +[4111.86 --> 4113.00] who have gone before us +[4113.00 --> 4114.10] and we will be joining +[4114.10 --> 4115.22] a cloud of witnesses +[4115.22 --> 4116.50] who have done the same. +[4117.44 --> 4118.28] Faithful footsteps +[4118.28 --> 4118.98] like Moses. +[4120.92 --> 4121.96] What are your eyes +[4121.96 --> 4123.42] fixed on today? +[4124.88 --> 4126.32] Where do you find +[4126.32 --> 4127.00] refuge? +[4127.00 --> 4132.06] When I think of someone +[4132.06 --> 4132.70] in my life +[4132.70 --> 4133.48] who's persevered +[4133.48 --> 4134.98] for faith in this world, +[4135.04 --> 4135.70] my mind immediately +[4135.70 --> 4136.50] goes to my grandma. +[4136.68 --> 4138.16] My grandma Van Wauveren +[4138.16 --> 4139.66] was my mom's mom. +[4140.54 --> 4141.42] Her and my gramps +[4141.42 --> 4142.00] actually lived +[4142.00 --> 4142.78] in the basement suite +[4142.78 --> 4143.72] of my house growing up, +[4143.78 --> 4145.10] so I got to visit with them +[4145.10 --> 4146.52] and see them a lot. +[4147.06 --> 4148.10] But hearing her story, +[4148.34 --> 4149.82] watching her live her life +[4149.82 --> 4150.92] with all she had +[4150.92 --> 4151.84] to persevere through, +[4152.06 --> 4153.16] it had a tremendous +[4153.16 --> 4154.42] influence on my life. +[4154.92 --> 4155.42] See, my grandma, +[4155.42 --> 4157.22] like most people my age +[4157.22 --> 4157.80] whose grandmas +[4157.80 --> 4158.62] and grandpas did this, +[4158.68 --> 4159.20] she lived through +[4159.20 --> 4159.88] World War II. +[4160.78 --> 4161.62] Her parents owned +[4161.62 --> 4162.84] a greenhouse in Holland +[4162.84 --> 4164.44] and when she was 12 years old, +[4164.50 --> 4165.28] the war began. +[4166.08 --> 4169.78] To protect those people +[4169.78 --> 4170.48] in her family +[4170.48 --> 4171.24] who they loved, +[4171.40 --> 4173.42] her job was to keep a lookout +[4173.42 --> 4174.52] for the German soldiers +[4174.52 --> 4175.50] and whenever they +[4175.50 --> 4176.34] approached the house, +[4176.42 --> 4177.04] she would have to turn +[4177.04 --> 4177.70] the radio on +[4177.70 --> 4178.18] in the greenhouse +[4178.18 --> 4179.56] and when the radio came on, +[4179.96 --> 4180.88] the people that they loved +[4180.88 --> 4181.66] could go and hide +[4181.66 --> 4182.66] and be safe that way. +[4182.66 --> 4183.42] That was her job +[4183.42 --> 4184.44] as a 12-year-old girl. +[4186.14 --> 4187.08] Persevering through a war +[4187.08 --> 4187.66] as a teenager +[4187.66 --> 4188.34] was tough enough +[4188.34 --> 4189.18] but for my grandma, +[4189.62 --> 4190.48] that was just the beginning +[4190.48 --> 4191.72] of the trials in her life. +[4192.10 --> 4192.82] She moved to Canada +[4192.82 --> 4193.64] in 1949 +[4193.64 --> 4194.46] and later that year +[4194.46 --> 4195.02] she got married +[4195.02 --> 4195.90] to a man named Peter. +[4196.24 --> 4197.68] They had four daughters together, +[4197.90 --> 4199.42] Mary, Patricia, Wilma, and Jane. +[4199.54 --> 4200.04] Four daughters. +[4200.58 --> 4201.36] That's perseverance. +[4203.04 --> 4203.42] No, I'm kidding. +[4206.46 --> 4207.14] Tragically though, +[4207.56 --> 4208.62] when my Aunt Jane, +[4208.70 --> 4209.50] the youngest of the four, +[4209.54 --> 4210.86] was only a few months old, +[4210.86 --> 4211.98] her husband Peter, +[4212.24 --> 4213.34] was hit by a train +[4213.34 --> 4214.62] and passed away instantly. +[4215.68 --> 4216.84] My grandma was not even +[4216.84 --> 4217.62] 30 years old +[4217.62 --> 4218.82] and she was widowed +[4218.82 --> 4221.00] with four young girls. +[4221.84 --> 4222.76] Three years later though, +[4222.82 --> 4223.50] she married again. +[4224.06 --> 4224.90] She married another man, +[4224.96 --> 4225.60] someone she had known +[4225.60 --> 4226.12] growing up. +[4226.16 --> 4226.94] His name was William. +[4227.14 --> 4228.06] He had also immigrated +[4228.06 --> 4228.56] to Canada +[4228.56 --> 4230.28] and they had a daughter +[4230.28 --> 4230.94] themselves too. +[4231.02 --> 4231.66] They named her Helen. +[4231.82 --> 4232.52] That's my mom. +[4233.92 --> 4234.98] Over the next 12 years, +[4235.08 --> 4235.92] their greenhouse business +[4235.92 --> 4236.54] kind of grew +[4236.54 --> 4237.36] and they saw the birth +[4237.36 --> 4238.72] of their first two grandchildren +[4238.72 --> 4239.84] but sadly, +[4239.96 --> 4240.94] when my mom was 12 +[4240.94 --> 4241.70] and my grandma +[4241.70 --> 4243.34] was only 45 years old, +[4243.44 --> 4244.64] William suffered +[4244.64 --> 4245.66] a massive heart attack +[4245.66 --> 4246.80] and he died as well. +[4247.70 --> 4248.88] So for the second time +[4248.88 --> 4249.80] in her young life, +[4249.90 --> 4250.78] my grandma was widowed, +[4250.88 --> 4252.38] this time with five children. +[4253.82 --> 4255.02] The next eight years, +[4255.12 --> 4256.20] they managed life okay +[4256.20 --> 4256.98] in Ontario +[4256.98 --> 4258.42] and in 1981, +[4258.86 --> 4259.66] my grandma actually +[4259.66 --> 4260.44] ended up moving back +[4260.44 --> 4260.86] to Holland. +[4261.04 --> 4262.48] She re-emigrated. +[4262.60 --> 4263.06] Emigrated, +[4263.16 --> 4263.72] she went back. +[4263.96 --> 4265.64] She redid life over again +[4265.64 --> 4267.40] and she married a man +[4267.40 --> 4268.48] again that she had known +[4268.48 --> 4269.30] in her life in Holland +[4269.30 --> 4270.08] named Matthijs. +[4271.02 --> 4271.96] She married him +[4271.96 --> 4272.94] and they settled down +[4272.94 --> 4273.84] in Holland. +[4274.00 --> 4274.74] In 1985, +[4275.18 --> 4275.88] in what I assume +[4275.88 --> 4276.82] was the greatest moment +[4276.82 --> 4277.32] of her life, +[4277.38 --> 4278.90] her 10th grandchild +[4278.90 --> 4279.54] was born. +[4280.10 --> 4280.82] He ended up being +[4280.82 --> 4281.76] the 10th of 19, +[4281.94 --> 4282.46] so some would say +[4282.46 --> 4283.76] the peak of the grandchildren. +[4285.46 --> 4287.44] The mountaintop experience +[4287.44 --> 4288.40] of grandchildren. +[4289.58 --> 4290.28] It was me. +[4290.36 --> 4291.36] I was the grandchild +[4291.36 --> 4292.00] that was born. +[4292.50 --> 4293.42] If we didn't know. +[4293.42 --> 4297.10] But death kept rearing +[4297.10 --> 4298.52] its head in our family. +[4298.64 --> 4300.08] A year after I was born, +[4300.24 --> 4300.78] my cousin, +[4300.94 --> 4302.00] who was 12 at the time, +[4302.08 --> 4302.64] passed away +[4302.64 --> 4304.88] in a freak farm accident +[4304.88 --> 4305.98] in Ontario. +[4307.06 --> 4308.02] In 1993, +[4308.12 --> 4308.84] my grandma moved back +[4308.84 --> 4309.28] to Canada, +[4309.42 --> 4310.66] immigrating for the second time +[4310.66 --> 4311.16] in her life, +[4311.22 --> 4312.78] this time with my now gramps, +[4312.88 --> 4314.20] who I learned to know +[4314.20 --> 4314.90] and love, of course, +[4314.96 --> 4316.10] the only grandfather I knew, +[4316.32 --> 4317.28] but it was his first time, +[4317.58 --> 4318.26] so she had to do +[4318.26 --> 4319.24] all of that over again +[4319.24 --> 4320.12] with her husband. +[4320.12 --> 4323.78] They moved into +[4323.78 --> 4324.42] the basement suite +[4324.42 --> 4325.24] that I lived in +[4325.24 --> 4326.06] and I got to grow up +[4326.06 --> 4327.60] with them nearby. +[4327.80 --> 4328.90] However, later that year, +[4329.00 --> 4329.70] a few months after +[4329.70 --> 4330.32] they immigrated, +[4330.42 --> 4331.42] another of my cousins +[4331.42 --> 4332.16] passed away. +[4333.58 --> 4334.84] Janelle was only alive +[4334.84 --> 4335.60] for a few months +[4335.60 --> 4336.32] when she died. +[4337.76 --> 4338.72] Six years later, +[4339.26 --> 4340.20] death keeps appearing. +[4340.40 --> 4341.76] My grandma's oldest daughter, +[4341.94 --> 4342.26] Mary, +[4343.38 --> 4344.66] my mom's oldest sister, +[4344.80 --> 4345.56] suddenly passed away. +[4346.02 --> 4346.86] She went to bed healthy, +[4347.48 --> 4348.64] had an aortic dissection, +[4348.76 --> 4349.14] it's called, +[4349.14 --> 4349.98] never woke up. +[4350.22 --> 4351.44] She had five kids herself, +[4351.92 --> 4354.18] they were 13 to 25 at the time, +[4354.64 --> 4355.68] and my grandma had now +[4355.68 --> 4357.62] lost her oldest daughter as well. +[4358.42 --> 4359.54] Five years after that, +[4359.60 --> 4360.22] after being married +[4360.22 --> 4361.08] for 23 years, +[4361.18 --> 4362.66] my gramps also passed away +[4362.66 --> 4364.08] from complications with cancer, +[4364.20 --> 4364.82] widowing my grandma +[4364.82 --> 4366.14] for a third time in her life. +[4367.62 --> 4369.12] She lived for five more years +[4369.12 --> 4369.72] at that point. +[4370.44 --> 4371.20] She moved actually +[4371.20 --> 4371.94] from where we lived +[4371.94 --> 4372.96] on the island to Alberta +[4372.96 --> 4374.42] and finally went home +[4374.42 --> 4375.00] to the Lord +[4375.00 --> 4377.28] at the age of 82 in 2009. +[4377.46 --> 4378.48] So through all of this, +[4379.14 --> 4380.20] through World War II, +[4380.84 --> 4381.98] through all of the immigration +[4381.98 --> 4382.78] back and forth, +[4383.06 --> 4383.86] through the struggles +[4383.86 --> 4384.80] of single parenting +[4384.80 --> 4385.68] at different points +[4385.68 --> 4386.28] in her life, +[4386.78 --> 4387.86] from moving to Holland +[4387.86 --> 4388.54] to Ontario, +[4388.66 --> 4389.26] back to Holland +[4389.26 --> 4390.52] to BC and then Alberta, +[4391.04 --> 4392.82] oftentimes unmarried, +[4393.70 --> 4394.28] through a life +[4394.28 --> 4394.86] where she outlived +[4394.86 --> 4395.52] three husbands, +[4395.78 --> 4396.38] one child, +[4396.52 --> 4397.26] three grandchildren, +[4397.48 --> 4398.20] and almost all +[4398.20 --> 4398.80] of her siblings, +[4400.22 --> 4401.90] my grandma never lost the faith. +[4401.90 --> 4404.06] Now, I wasn't around +[4404.06 --> 4404.68] for the first number +[4404.68 --> 4405.62] of people who passed away +[4405.62 --> 4406.26] in her life, +[4406.32 --> 4406.90] but I was around +[4406.90 --> 4408.12] for the second handful +[4408.12 --> 4408.92] and every time we got +[4408.92 --> 4410.34] together as a family +[4410.34 --> 4411.24] to grieve the loss +[4411.24 --> 4412.26] of another loved one, +[4413.06 --> 4413.84] my grandma grieved, +[4413.98 --> 4414.32] of course, +[4414.78 --> 4417.00] but she also held out hope. +[4417.68 --> 4419.08] She was always a beacon +[4419.08 --> 4420.18] of hope and perseverance. +[4420.38 --> 4421.14] She knew the Lord. +[4421.54 --> 4422.16] She knew what it meant +[4422.16 --> 4423.72] to persevere in her faith. +[4424.74 --> 4426.08] She became a rock +[4426.08 --> 4427.84] on which our family stood +[4427.84 --> 4429.24] and yet she always pointed +[4429.24 --> 4430.18] to the rock, +[4430.54 --> 4431.18] the rock, +[4431.32 --> 4432.44] her Savior, Jesus Christ, +[4432.52 --> 4433.24] the foundation +[4433.24 --> 4435.04] on which she placed her faith. +[4436.32 --> 4437.62] She knew that no matter what, +[4437.70 --> 4438.78] all faith could be found +[4438.78 --> 4439.24] in Jesus, +[4440.24 --> 4442.68] no matter what trials +[4442.68 --> 4443.44] were thrown her way. +[4444.44 --> 4445.86] And so she kept her eyes +[4445.86 --> 4446.70] on Christ, +[4447.46 --> 4449.30] no matter what was happening. +[4449.78 --> 4450.48] She never missed +[4450.48 --> 4451.16] a church service. +[4451.44 --> 4452.64] She prayed continuously. +[4452.82 --> 4454.06] She kept her Bible close. +[4454.50 --> 4455.66] She sang in the choir +[4455.66 --> 4456.40] all her life. +[4456.88 --> 4457.70] And even if there was +[4457.70 --> 4458.76] tears in her eyes, +[4459.10 --> 4460.12] she did this with a smile +[4460.12 --> 4460.78] on her face, +[4461.02 --> 4462.04] with a faith that was +[4462.04 --> 4463.02] grounded in Jesus +[4463.02 --> 4464.36] and with jelly beans +[4464.36 --> 4465.58] on her living room table +[4465.58 --> 4466.58] for all of her grandkids. +[4468.58 --> 4469.78] That's my example +[4469.78 --> 4471.62] of someone who persevered +[4471.62 --> 4472.22] in the faith, +[4472.80 --> 4474.82] no matter the cost. +[4476.38 --> 4477.46] And so I ask you this, +[4478.20 --> 4479.48] who is your example? +[4480.34 --> 4481.98] Who is your faith hero +[4481.98 --> 4483.22] who lived out this kind +[4483.22 --> 4484.56] of perseverance in your life? +[4484.90 --> 4486.68] Who has their eyes fixed +[4486.68 --> 4487.68] on Jesus, +[4487.88 --> 4488.86] no matter the calling, +[4489.28 --> 4490.34] no matter the cost? +[4491.76 --> 4492.48] And then, +[4492.90 --> 4493.70] for us all, +[4493.84 --> 4494.36] what if we were +[4494.36 --> 4495.22] a little more like that? +[4496.16 --> 4496.88] What if we were +[4496.88 --> 4498.06] a little bit more like Moses? +[4498.32 --> 4498.82] What if we were +[4498.82 --> 4499.58] a little bit more +[4499.58 --> 4500.26] like my grandma? +[4500.42 --> 4501.08] What would happen +[4501.08 --> 4502.00] if we persevered +[4502.00 --> 4502.74] and saw Jesus +[4502.74 --> 4504.54] in all areas of our life, +[4504.66 --> 4505.70] the good and the bad? +[4506.96 --> 4507.78] What would happen +[4507.78 --> 4508.48] to our families? +[4508.72 --> 4509.22] What would happen +[4509.22 --> 4509.94] to this church? +[4510.02 --> 4510.50] What would happen +[4510.50 --> 4511.22] to our community? +[4511.22 --> 4513.56] What would happen +[4513.56 --> 4515.88] if no matter the cost, +[4516.62 --> 4519.44] if you fixed your eyes +[4519.44 --> 4520.02] on Jesus, +[4520.98 --> 4522.32] lived out his calling +[4522.32 --> 4523.06] in this world, +[4523.74 --> 4524.96] and persevered +[4524.96 --> 4525.64] for the faith? +[4526.60 --> 4527.64] What would happen? +[4529.04 --> 4529.36] Amen. +[4529.60 --> 4530.08] Let me pray. +[4530.08 --> 4537.54] Father God, +[4537.62 --> 4540.22] we hear stories +[4540.22 --> 4541.70] like Moses. +[4542.98 --> 4544.92] We hear stories +[4544.92 --> 4546.32] of people persevering +[4546.32 --> 4547.38] through hardships, +[4547.68 --> 4548.98] going from riches +[4548.98 --> 4549.78] to rags, +[4550.02 --> 4551.10] losing people, +[4551.28 --> 4554.46] losing people they love, +[4555.12 --> 4556.32] places they love. +[4557.32 --> 4558.40] Lord, having things +[4558.40 --> 4559.40] happened in their life +[4559.40 --> 4562.78] that can tear you down, +[4563.56 --> 4564.78] and yet we hear stories +[4564.78 --> 4565.56] of these people +[4565.56 --> 4567.82] pressing forward, +[4568.56 --> 4569.60] persevering for your +[4569.60 --> 4570.42] gospel truth, +[4571.30 --> 4571.88] and knowing +[4571.88 --> 4573.78] that they can be secure +[4573.78 --> 4575.22] in who they are +[4575.22 --> 4576.26] because you are +[4576.26 --> 4577.32] who you say you are, +[4578.26 --> 4579.38] that you sent your son +[4579.38 --> 4580.34] to save us all, +[4580.84 --> 4581.76] and that that salvation +[4581.76 --> 4583.14] is assured for all of us. +[4584.46 --> 4585.50] Lord, may that +[4585.50 --> 4587.46] giant G gospel +[4587.46 --> 4588.02] reign true +[4588.02 --> 4588.66] in our hearts +[4588.66 --> 4589.74] so that we, +[4590.72 --> 4591.94] no matter what happens, +[4592.06 --> 4593.06] no matter the cost, +[4593.68 --> 4594.58] no matter how we are +[4594.58 --> 4595.36] called to live out +[4595.36 --> 4596.52] this calling of love +[4596.52 --> 4597.28] in the world, +[4599.42 --> 4600.54] God, may we continue +[4600.54 --> 4603.10] to keep our eyes +[4603.10 --> 4603.80] fixed on you +[4603.80 --> 4606.32] and strive +[4606.32 --> 4607.14] to become +[4607.14 --> 4608.08] more like you. +[4609.18 --> 4609.98] May we leave +[4609.98 --> 4610.90] this place today +[4610.90 --> 4612.74] doing just that. +[4612.84 --> 4613.38] May you place +[4613.38 --> 4613.96] on our hearts +[4613.96 --> 4614.86] people in our lives +[4614.86 --> 4615.50] who have exuded +[4615.50 --> 4616.36] this perseverance +[4616.36 --> 4617.04] of faith, +[4617.72 --> 4618.78] and may we +[4618.78 --> 4620.30] share those stories. +[4623.40 --> 4624.24] God, may we all +[4624.24 --> 4625.02] draw closer to you +[4625.02 --> 4625.40] through that. +[4625.62 --> 4626.00] In your name, +[4626.78 --> 4626.96] amen. +[4626.96 --> 4627.06] Amen. +[4632.46 --> 4633.52] Please stand and sing. +[4633.52 --> 4663.20] Starting in wam +[4663.20 --> 4665.88] is Christ. +[4666.54 --> 4667.60] Hallelujah. +[4671.54 --> 4675.14] Jesus is my +[4675.14 --> 4676.92] love. +[4678.60 --> 4681.58] I once was lost +[4681.58 --> 4685.32] in darkest night, yet thought I +[4685.32 --> 4688.64] knew the way. +[4688.64 --> 4692.52] The sin I promised, joy +[4692.52 --> 4695.18] and life, can led me +[4695.18 --> 4698.56] to the grave. +[4698.90 --> 4701.10] I had no hope +[4701.10 --> 4703.48] that you alone +[4703.48 --> 4705.96] are able to +[4705.96 --> 4708.42] your wealth. +[4708.86 --> 4711.00] And if you had +[4711.00 --> 4713.48] come on me first, +[4713.48 --> 4715.98] I would refuse +[4715.98 --> 4718.48] you still. +[4722.52 --> 4729.74] But as I ran, I held +[4729.74 --> 4733.18] a grace, indifferent to +[4733.18 --> 4735.72] the cost. +[4736.10 --> 4739.52] You would deny my health +[4739.52 --> 4742.98] the state, and led me to +[4742.98 --> 4745.48] the cost. +[4745.48 --> 4748.14] And I beheld +[4748.14 --> 4750.44] God's love to save. +[4750.44 --> 4751.80] You suffered +[4751.80 --> 4755.52] in my place. +[4755.52 --> 4757.86] You bore the wrath, +[4758.32 --> 4760.34] he served for me. +[4760.70 --> 4762.48] Now all I know +[4762.48 --> 4765.48] is praise. +[4765.48 --> 4769.40] Hose him for the cold米. +[4769.46 --> 4770.46] All he has +[4770.58 --> 4791.02] in my KIM +[4791.02 --> 4799.72] But I would be yours alone, soon as the all might see. +[4799.72 --> 4809.48] The strength to follow your commands would never come from me. +[4809.48 --> 4819.24] Oh, Father, you might not reply in any way you choose. +[4819.24 --> 4828.78] And let my song forever be my only love, Savior. +[4829.98 --> 4841.28] Hallelujah, all I have is Christ. +[4841.28 --> 4850.98] Hallelujah, Jesus is my life. +[4850.98 --> 4860.40] Hallelujah, all I have is Christ. +[4860.86 --> 4870.38] Hallelujah, Jesus is my life. +[4871.28 --> 4883.40] Hallelujah, all I have is Christ. +[4883.40 --> 4895.58] Hallelujah, Jesus is my life. +[4895.58 --> 4897.58] Amen. +[4897.58 --> 4898.58] Amen. +[4898.58 --> 4898.98] Amen. +[4898.98 --> 4899.22] Amen. +[4899.22 --> 4899.58] Amen. +[4899.58 --> 4901.34] Amen. +[4901.34 --> 4905.22] I invite you all after the service to join us for some fellowship in the foyer afterwards. +[4905.22 --> 4909.70] If you're in need of prayer today, there will be prayer people available with yellow name +[4909.70 --> 4914.94] on, so please seek them out if you are in need of that. Before we go, we're going to sing one more +[4914.94 --> 4919.92] song, but I invite you to hear God's blessing, his parting blessing this morning from Numbers +[4919.92 --> 4927.50] chapter 6, where it says, the Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon you +[4927.50 --> 4935.30] and be gracious to you. The Lord turn his face toward you and give you his peace. And all God's +[4935.30 --> 4935.80] people said. +[4940.80 --> 4962.76] Should nothing of our effort stand, no legacy survive, unless the Lord does raise the house +[4962.76 --> 4982.64] in vain its builders strive. To you who boast tomorrow's game, tell me what is your life? +[4982.64 --> 4996.14] A mist that banishes at dawn, all glory be to Christ. +[4996.14 --> 5023.94] All glory be to Christ the King. All glory be to Christ. His rule and reign will ever sing. All glory be to Christ. +[5023.94 --> 5045.94] His will be done, His kingdom come on earth as is above. Who is His self-artigating? Praise Him, the Lord of God. +[5045.94 --> 5047.94] His will, His tomb and reign will ever sing. The living heart of the eye. A filling heart of the eye. +[5047.94 --> 5063.74] The filling heart of Thee satisfied, the thirsty with of the pride. We'll take a nap on high and sin. All glory be to God. +[5063.74 --> 5081.74] All glory need to God's love, all glory need to God. His love and grace will ever sing, all glory need to God. +[5081.74 --> 5100.74] When all my name are great, I am the faithful and the true, the Lamb who was forsaken, slain his way of Jesus. +[5100.74 --> 5117.74] To hold our God shall live with us, and be to our steadfast life, and we shall let his people be, O glory be to Christ. +[5117.74 --> 5141.18] All glory be to Christ our King, all glory be to Christ our King, all glory be to Christ our King. +[5141.18 --> 5146.18] All glory be to Christ our King, all glory be to Christ our King. +[5146.18 --> 5159.18] His rule and reign will ever sing, all glory be to Christ our King. +[5171.18 --> 5174.18] Thanks again to your love and bye. +[5174.18 --> 5176.32] Just so. +[5176.32 --> 5180.18] Libertad and reign on what are our grandstand for His holy using? +[5181.18 --> 5186.18] The Lord victorious is infinite, and his love and grace will ever be studied. +[5186.18 --> 5189.18] They dare be more than Meredith and the Holy Son of Granddad. +[5189.18 --> 5191.18] Listen to your children in our fleet. +[5191.18 --> 5194.18] Elaborate with your life is very of the younger e- owes скор Varj Vicechu. +[5194.18 --> 5198.18] Tuesday's birthday不是一个人, both at the same time. +[5198.18 --> 5200.18] ...you're able to speak humans. +[5200.18 --> 5201.18] Amen. +[5230.18 --> 5231.18] Amen. +[5260.18 --> 5261.18] Amen. +[5290.18 --> 5291.18] Amen. +[5320.18 --> 5321.18] Amen. +[5350.18 --> 5351.18] Amen. +[5380.18 --> 5381.18] Amen. +[5410.18 --> 5411.18] Amen. +[5440.18 --> 5441.18] Amen. +[5470.18 --> 5471.18] Amen. +[5500.18 --> 5501.18] Amen. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - July 2, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - July 2, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..f82a9bb8d94356af0e98ed936a3309a389e1e85f --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - July 2, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,80 @@ +• Teens' church camp had a successful weekend +• Announcement about kids' camp in a week's time +• Need for volunteers to help set up for kids' camp +• Emanuel Food Bank drive starts next Sunday, July 9th +• Full bags will be returned on Saturday, July 15th with pancake breakfast and kids' fair +• Summer schedule change: children's worship time for preschoolers/kindergarteners +• Volunteer opportunities available for summer activities +• Discussion/recap of Synod 2023 to follow the service +• Worship and praise of God +• Declaration of God's goodness, love, and faithfulness +• Commitment to worship God with heart and strength +• Praise for Jesus as the name above every other name +• Acknowledgement that there is no one like God +• Request to be shown who God is and led in His love +• Building on God's love as a firm foundation +• Prayer of confession +• Sin and guilt, forgiveness through Jesus Christ +• Scriptural account of Christ taking on all sins +• Jesus' death and resurrection +• Amazing love song lyrics mentioning God's love, forgiveness, and redemption +• Confession of faith in Jesus as the King, Lord, and Savior +• Waiting for God's presence and satisfaction +• Trusting in God's power and sacrifice +• Supporting a non-profit organization (Cascade Christian Counseling) +• Purifying one's heart and being set apart for God +• Children's worship time and blessing the littlest ones among us +• Summer activities and resources available for those staying over +• Emmanuel church announcements +• Prayer for a member in hospital (Klaus Tessemacher) +• Reminder about next Sunday's Lord's Supper celebration +• Congregational prayer +• Praise and thanksgiving for Canada Day weekend +• Prayers for youth, travelers, and those grieving +• Special prayers for individuals in need (Ellen White, Elise Wagener, Klaus) +• Blessing on Mike and Klosterhoff's wedding day +• Prayer for Pastor Chris and the preaching of the word +• Introduction to a summer series on faith heroes from Hebrews 11 +• Discussion on faith and its relationship with confidence and assurance +• Addressing crises of faith and the importance of community support +• The role of people in times of spiritual struggle, particularly during a crisis of faith +• The universality of faith beyond Christianity, including empirically unverifiable assumptions that direct human behavior +• A summer series on testimonies of faith from biblical figures, aiming to grow personal faith lives through their stories. +• Encouragement to share personal stories of faith +• Importance of understanding what faith is +• Overview of the book of Hebrews as an exposition on Jesus' person and work +• Key points from the book of Hebrews including: + • Jesus as greater than angels + • Jesus taking on human form and dying for humanity's sins + • Jesus offering Himself as a living sacrifice to cleanse the world of sin + • Jesus appearing a second time to bring salvation to those waiting for Him +• The author of Hebrews uses the story of Jesus to fuel discipleship and transformation +• Christians are called to persevere and hold unswervingly to their hope due to Jesus' sacrifice +• Some early Christians were persecuted, had property confiscated, or imprisoned, but joyfully accepted this for their faith +• The book of Hebrews aims to produce a life that looks at the high price of love and accepts it joyfully +• Living with an unshakable hope in God beyond this life gives the power to risk one's life and property +• Chapter 11 is about giving examples of people who have laid hold of their future reward and live radical, sacrificial love due to faith. +• Defining faith as confidence and assurance +• Exploring the Greek meaning of "confidence" (foundation, substance, firmness) +• Discussing how faith is not just emotional but also active and impelling +• Faith's relationship to hope, conviction, and reality +• The role of faith in everyday life and relationships +• Encouraging storytelling and sharing of faith experiences +• Inviting others into one's story of faith for transformation and growth +• The speaker's personal story of transformation from recreational drug use to faith, thanks to Pastor Paul Vandenbrink +• God using people like Paul as a "great cloud of witnesses" to call others to faith +• Hebrews 11-12 and the importance of fixing one's eyes on Jesus in times of crisis or doubt +• The power of stories to challenge unbelief and inspire transformation +• Encouragement to share personal stories and experiences with others, sparking faith and spiritual growth in those who hear them +• Prayer for faith heroes to reveal God's kingdom +• Praying for faith that goes out and shares God's work +• The light of creation, faithfulness, and power of promise +• Being children of the cross, walking by faith, and fixing eyes on Him +• Power of the gospel, faith moving mountains, and Christ making all things possible +• Receiving God's blessing, going in faith, and being led by God +• Overcoming fear, going in peace to love and serve the Lord +• Praying for the kingdom of God to be built and established +• Asking for the power of God's kingdom to be unleashed +• Invoking God's presence to change hearts and atmospheres +• Declaring the church as the hope on earth +• Calling for a revival or awakening within the church \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - July 2, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - July 2, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..73badc84b1141ffbfa2ae7e9e42623727040e625 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - July 2, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1024 @@ +[0.00 --> 14.66] Yeah, totally. +[30.00 --> 50.00] Yes. +[50.00 --> 62.00] Yes. +[62.00 --> 81.86] Good morning. +[81.86 --> 82.12] Good morning. +[83.12 --> 86.12] Welcome into worship this morning. +[86.12 --> 116.10] Good morning. +[116.12 --> 122.08] We're grateful for the opportunity for a bunch of teenagers from our church to go and camp +[122.08 --> 124.66] our cabin, I guess, together this weekend. +[125.30 --> 126.92] I heard from Pastor Kevin this morning. +[127.12 --> 132.84] They had an excellent weekend and are starting to pack up now and the like. +[133.58 --> 135.66] We also have an announcement this morning from Emo. +[135.92 --> 138.50] So I'm going to get Emo to come up to the front. +[138.50 --> 147.54] As he's making his way up to the front, I just want to remind you that in a week's time, we'll +[147.54 --> 149.40] be having kids camp here. +[149.40 --> 156.34] And so that's for kids age three through, Carolyn, what's the top number? +[156.78 --> 157.22] Seven. +[157.42 --> 157.86] Thank you. +[158.44 --> 160.20] And we need some help getting that ready. +[160.70 --> 167.52] And so if you are available this Thursday at 1 p.m. to help set up and do some decorating, +[167.98 --> 169.70] Carolyn and the team would love that. +[170.04 --> 171.72] If you have questions, you can talk to Carolyn. +[171.88 --> 172.88] Carolyn's going to raise her hand. +[172.88 --> 173.98] That's who you talk to. +[174.10 --> 174.54] Very good. +[175.16 --> 179.96] And then as well, in the e-bulletin, there are some other opportunities to sign up to volunteer +[179.96 --> 180.72] there too. +[180.80 --> 183.48] So if you have questions about that, you can direct them at Carolyn. +[183.54 --> 187.02] But I want to encourage you to sign up for those volunteer opportunities. +[187.66 --> 188.10] Emo, go ahead. +[188.94 --> 189.42] Good morning. +[190.32 --> 197.22] Just a reminder that the Emanuel Food Bank drive starts next Sunday, July 9th. +[197.22 --> 204.84] When we hand out the empty grocery bags to our neighbors in Murrayville, the grocery bags +[204.84 --> 210.82] will be handed out in the foyer after the service next Sunday. +[211.80 --> 219.82] This drive is an important event for the Langley Food Bank because this time of the year is when +[219.82 --> 221.64] they get the least amount of donations. +[221.64 --> 226.94] We encourage everyone in the church to participate next Sunday. +[227.92 --> 236.28] Then on Saturday, July 15th, the full bags will be returned to the church by our neighbors +[236.28 --> 240.24] where we will have a pancake breakfast and kids' fair. +[241.04 --> 243.94] We still need some volunteers for Saturday. +[243.94 --> 254.64] We encourage you to sign up at the back in the foyer after the service or online the e-bulletin. +[256.86 --> 264.18] I encourage you to participate in this worthwhile cause for the poor in our community for Jesus' sake. +[264.92 --> 265.52] Thank you. +[265.68 --> 266.42] Have a great Sunday. +[266.42 --> 277.78] As well as we are rolling into our summer season and schedule here, +[278.32 --> 281.24] children's worship time changes a little bit, +[281.36 --> 286.46] and it's for the preschooler and kindergarten-aged kids, so three to five, +[287.02 --> 291.64] and they will go out during our regular worship time together +[291.64 --> 295.06] and be met with special teachers and special helpers. +[295.06 --> 299.34] We have a special volunteer schedule for that that we need to fill out, +[299.82 --> 304.38] and so there's a few spaces left for teachers and for helpers, +[304.56 --> 309.06] and so we encourage you, again, in the e-bulletin there's a sign-up list there, +[309.78 --> 314.52] or you can, if there's someone at the back table there, the children's worship time check-in, +[314.58 --> 316.22] you can ask them about that. +[317.42 --> 319.78] Lastly, following our worship this morning, +[319.78 --> 323.52] about 15 to 20 minutes after our service, +[323.52 --> 329.36] I'm going to lead a discussion and recap of Synod 2023, +[329.96 --> 334.56] and so Synod is the annual gathering of Christian Reformed churches and leaders +[334.56 --> 339.06] where they make some decisions about theology and direction for the church. +[339.58 --> 341.52] They met earlier in June, +[341.52 --> 346.04] and so to just share what happened in that meeting and what took place, +[346.50 --> 348.52] we will gather in the multi-purpose room, +[348.60 --> 354.34] and then I'll walk you through the decisions and the events of that time and week together. +[354.50 --> 356.84] And so I encourage you, following service today, +[356.94 --> 360.58] to meet in the multi-purpose room 15 or 20 minutes afterwards, +[360.68 --> 361.88] so you have time to grab a coffee, +[362.34 --> 362.84] some other refreshments, +[363.50 --> 364.62] and then we'll gather together. +[364.96 --> 366.08] If you have any questions about that, +[366.18 --> 367.20] you can grab me beforehand. +[367.20 --> 369.38] I believe that's it. +[369.64 --> 370.90] And so I'm going to ask, as you're able, +[371.04 --> 371.90] if you would stand, +[372.60 --> 374.68] and we're welcomed into God's presence together. +[378.66 --> 382.52] We are welcomed by God in this space +[382.52 --> 385.32] as He meets us here for worship, +[385.50 --> 387.92] and so we receive His greeting. +[388.98 --> 391.96] Grace, mercy, and peace to you +[391.96 --> 393.42] from God our Father, +[393.54 --> 394.66] from the Lord Jesus Christ, +[394.76 --> 395.86] His Son and our Savior, +[395.86 --> 398.78] through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[399.86 --> 400.32] Amen. +[401.02 --> 403.06] I'm going to invite you to turn to those around you +[403.06 --> 405.02] and welcome them into worship this morning. +[417.02 --> 417.50] Robin. +[420.00 --> 420.48] Adrian. +[420.86 --> 421.18] Sarah. +[421.18 --> 421.30] Sarah. +[425.86 --> 440.00] As we begin our worship this morning, +[440.28 --> 443.50] let's give thanks to the Lord our God +[443.50 --> 446.78] and reflect on this passage from Psalm 100. +[448.12 --> 450.38] Enter His gates with thanksgiving +[450.38 --> 452.66] and His courts with praise. +[452.66 --> 455.72] Give thanks to Him and praise His name. +[456.30 --> 457.78] For the Lord is good +[457.78 --> 459.82] and His love endures forever. +[460.54 --> 463.98] His faithfulness continues throughout all generations. +[463.98 --> 471.86] I will worship. +[471.86 --> 487.52] I will worship. +[487.52 --> 488.52] I will worship. +[488.52 --> 489.52] I will worship. +[489.52 --> 492.52] With all of my heart. +[492.52 --> 494.52] With all of my heart. +[494.52 --> 495.52] With all of my heart. +[495.52 --> 498.64] I will praise you. +[498.64 --> 500.90] I will praise you. +[500.90 --> 503.52] With all of my strength. +[503.52 --> 505.64] All my strength. +[505.64 --> 508.52] I will seek you. +[508.52 --> 511.78] I will seek you. +[511.78 --> 513.78] All of my days. +[513.78 --> 514.78] All of my days. +[514.78 --> 516.78] All of my days. +[516.78 --> 518.78] I will follow. +[518.78 --> 519.78] I will follow. +[519.78 --> 521.78] I will follow. +[521.78 --> 523.78] All of your ways. +[523.78 --> 524.78] All of your ways. +[524.78 --> 526.78] All of your ways. +[526.78 --> 531.78] I will give you all my worship. +[531.78 --> 538.78] I will give you all my praise. +[538.78 --> 543.78] You alone are long to worship. +[543.78 --> 548.78] You alone are worthy of my praise. +[548.78 --> 549.78] Your head will bow down. +[549.78 --> 551.78] I will bow down. +[551.78 --> 552.78] I will bow down. +[552.78 --> 555.78] And hail you as King. +[555.78 --> 558.78] Hail and sing. +[558.78 --> 561.78] I will serve you. +[561.78 --> 563.78] I will serve you. +[563.78 --> 565.78] Give you everything. +[565.78 --> 569.78] Give you everything. +[569.78 --> 571.78] I will lift up. +[571.78 --> 573.78] I will lift up. +[573.78 --> 576.78] My eyes to your throne. +[576.78 --> 579.78] I will trust you. +[579.78 --> 581.78] I will trust you. +[581.78 --> 584.78] I will trust you. +[584.78 --> 586.78] Trust you alone. +[586.78 --> 590.78] Trust me in your life. +[590.78 --> 595.78] I will give you all my worship. +[595.78 --> 600.78] I will give you all my praise. +[600.78 --> 605.78] You alone I long to worship. +[605.78 --> 611.78] You alone are worthy of my praise. +[611.78 --> 613.78] I will give you all my worship. +[613.78 --> 615.78] I will give you all my praise. +[615.78 --> 616.78] I will give you all my praise. +[616.78 --> 618.78] You alone I long to worship. +[618.78 --> 622.78] You alone are worthy of my praise. +[622.78 --> 627.78] You alone I long to worship. +[627.78 --> 635.78] You alone are worthy of my praise. +[635.78 --> 646.78] You alone I love you. +[646.78 --> 648.78] You are worthy of love as King us. +[648.78 --> 650.78] You alone I love you. +[650.78 --> 652.78] I will eat every song you could ever sing. +[652.78 --> 659.78] Worthy of every song we could ever sing +[659.78 --> 666.78] Worthy of every praise we could ever bring +[666.78 --> 673.78] Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe +[673.78 --> 679.78] Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe +[679.78 --> 690.78] Jesus the name above every other name +[690.78 --> 697.78] Jesus the name we want who could ever sing +[697.78 --> 702.78] Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe +[702.78 --> 706.78] We live for you +[706.78 --> 716.78] Holy, there is no one like you +[716.78 --> 720.78] There is no beside you +[720.78 --> 725.78] Open up my eyes in wonder +[725.78 --> 728.78] And show me who you are +[728.78 --> 735.78] And tell me with your heart and lead me +[735.78 --> 740.78] In the blood that always loved me +[740.78 --> 750.78] Jesus the name above every other name +[750.78 --> 757.78] Jesus the only one who could ever sing +[757.78 --> 763.78] Worthy of every breath you could ever breathe +[763.78 --> 766.78] We live for you +[766.78 --> 767.78] We live for you +[767.78 --> 768.78] We live for you +[768.78 --> 776.78] Holy, there is no one like you +[776.78 --> 780.78] There is none beside you +[780.78 --> 785.78] Open up my eyes in wonder +[785.78 --> 788.78] And show me who you are +[788.78 --> 792.78] And fill me with your heart +[792.78 --> 799.78] And lead me in your love through those around me +[799.78 --> 809.78] I will build my arms upon your love +[809.78 --> 820.78] I will build my arms upon your love +[820.78 --> 825.78] It is a firm foundation +[825.78 --> 830.78] I will build my arms upon your love +[830.78 --> 831.78] It is a firm foundation +[831.78 --> 833.78] I will put my arms upon your love +[833.78 --> 835.78] It is a firm foundation +[835.78 --> 837.78] I will put my arms upon your love +[837.78 --> 839.78] And I will not be shaken +[839.78 --> 840.78] I will build my arms upon your love +[840.78 --> 845.78] I will build my arms upon your love +[845.78 --> 854.78] And I will not be shaken +[854.78 --> 864.78] I will build my arms upon your love +[864.78 --> 868.36] I will not be shaken. +[869.14 --> 874.06] Holy, there is no one like you. +[874.52 --> 877.66] There is none beside you. +[878.10 --> 882.64] Open up my eyes in wonder. +[883.44 --> 890.42] Show me who you are and fill me with your heart +[890.42 --> 898.92] and lead me in your love to those around me. +[903.70 --> 910.18] Please join me in a prayer of confession. +[911.58 --> 916.30] Gracious God, we are all sinners and have fallen so short +[916.30 --> 919.16] in our attempts at honouring you in everything we do. +[919.16 --> 922.48] So often we have failed to walk in your light. +[923.14 --> 923.92] Forgive us, Lord. +[924.84 --> 929.48] We can be tempted to try to distance ourselves from you +[929.48 --> 931.08] because of our guilt and shame. +[931.40 --> 934.80] As we listen to the whispered lies of the great deceiver, +[935.74 --> 938.68] we can fall prey to sin and fear. +[939.52 --> 942.52] We thank you that through Jesus we have been set free +[942.52 --> 943.96] from our sin and shame. +[944.66 --> 947.56] May your light shine in us through Jesus Christ our Lord. +[947.56 --> 948.84] Amen. +[949.16 --> 952.94] We find good news and real hope in the scriptures +[952.94 --> 956.90] where we read that Christ, in his amazing love, +[956.98 --> 959.00] has taken on all our sins. +[959.60 --> 963.08] He has died on the cross and borne the sins of all of us +[963.08 --> 965.14] who repent, believe, and follow him. +[965.70 --> 968.92] He prepares a place for us to be with him for all eternity. +[968.92 --> 973.06] Please join us in singing of his amazing love together. +[973.06 --> 977.12] of God. +[977.12 --> 983.32] Unforgiven, because you were forsaken +[983.32 --> 990.88] Unaccepted, you were condemned +[990.88 --> 997.46] Unalive, and well your spirit is within +[997.46 --> 1003.02] Because you died and rose again +[1007.12 --> 1013.32] Unforgiven, because you were forsaken +[1013.32 --> 1020.12] Unaccepted, you were condemned +[1020.12 --> 1026.62] Unalive, and well your spirit is within +[1026.62 --> 1033.12] Because you rose and rose again +[1033.12 --> 1042.32] Amazing love, I'll get it here +[1042.32 --> 1048.12] Soon my King would die for me +[1048.12 --> 1056.12] Amazing love, I know it's true +[1056.12 --> 1061.32] It's my joy to honor you +[1061.32 --> 1068.32] In all I do, I honor you +[1068.32 --> 1077.32] Unforgiven, because you were forsaken +[1077.32 --> 1081.72] Unforgiven, because you were அத +[1081.72 --> 1082.52] van You were condemned +[1082.52 --> 1083.68] U.S. +[1083.68 --> 1086.52] Lord, you were condemned +[1086.52 --> 1090.42] I'm alive and well your spirit is within +[1090.42 --> 1092.18] within me +[1092.18 --> 1093.98] because you +[1093.98 --> 1096.42] died and rose again +[1097.94 --> 1102.02] if I +[1102.02 --> 1104.60] can +[1104.60 --> 1105.86] be +[1105.86 --> 1108.42] you my king +[1108.94 --> 1110.42] would die for me +[1112.04 --> 1116.42] if I +[1116.42 --> 1118.42] know +[1118.42 --> 1119.54] it's true +[1119.54 --> 1124.14] and joy to honor +[1124.14 --> 1125.32] you +[1125.32 --> 1128.08] in all I +[1128.08 --> 1129.24] do +[1129.24 --> 1132.32] I honor you +[1132.32 --> 1135.82] you +[1135.82 --> 1138.26] are +[1138.26 --> 1140.32] my king +[1140.32 --> 1142.82] you +[1142.82 --> 1146.00] are my +[1146.00 --> 1147.54] king +[1147.54 --> 1149.14] Jesus +[1149.14 --> 1150.08] you +[1150.08 --> 1152.94] are my +[1152.94 --> 1154.14] king +[1154.14 --> 1156.08] Jesus +[1156.08 --> 1157.08] you +[1157.08 --> 1159.98] are my +[1159.98 --> 1160.86] king +[1160.86 --> 1165.46] amazing +[1165.46 --> 1165.96] amazing +[1165.96 --> 1166.46] love +[1166.46 --> 1167.46] amazing +[1167.46 --> 1168.46] love +[1168.46 --> 1169.40] can it be +[1169.40 --> 1172.46] you my king +[1172.46 --> 1174.40] would die for me +[1174.40 --> 1176.46] amazing +[1176.46 --> 1178.46] love +[1178.46 --> 1181.46] I know +[1181.46 --> 1182.56] it's true +[1182.56 --> 1184.68] It's my +[1184.68 --> 1193.16] to say +[1193.16 --> 1197.16] the part +[1197.16 --> 1199.20] who +[1199.20 --> 1200.26] is +[1200.26 --> 1201.30] my +[1201.30 --> 1202.16] remember +[1202.16 --> 1203.64] how +[1203.64 --> 1203.88] he +[1203.88 --> 1203.92] is +[1203.92 --> 1204.46] his +[1204.46 --> 1205.12] is +[1205.12 --> 1205.20] his +[1205.20 --> 1207.20] my +[1207.20 --> 1226.88] All the depths I cry to +[1226.88 --> 1233.28] The darkest places by the cold +[1233.28 --> 1238.56] In God your ear to me I hear +[1238.56 --> 1243.96] And hear my blood for mercy, Lord +[1243.96 --> 1249.28] Will you to count my sinful ways +[1249.28 --> 1254.72] How could I come before your throne +[1254.72 --> 1260.28] Yet full forgiveness meets my case +[1260.28 --> 1265.48] I stand with you by grace alone +[1265.48 --> 1271.28] I will wait for you, I will wait for you +[1271.28 --> 1275.28] On your word I will rely +[1275.28 --> 1281.28] I will wait for you, shall they wait for you +[1281.28 --> 1286.48] Till my soul is satisfied +[1286.48 --> 1299.48] I'll put your hope in God alone +[1299.48 --> 1304.28] Take courage in His power to say +[1304.28 --> 1309.48] Completely and forever won +[1309.48 --> 1315.28] By Christ emerging from the grave +[1315.28 --> 1320.48] I will wait for you, I will wait for you +[1320.48 --> 1325.48] I will learn the coming of God +[1325.48 --> 1330.68] I will wait for you, shall they wait for you +[1330.68 --> 1332.48] Till my soul is satisfied +[1332.48 --> 1337.68] My soul is satisfied +[1337.68 --> 1339.48] My soul is satisfied +[1339.48 --> 1341.48] My soul is satisfied +[1341.48 --> 1345.48] My soul is satisfied +[1345.48 --> 1349.48] My steadfast love has made a way +[1349.48 --> 1354.48] And God Himself has made a way +[1354.48 --> 1360.48] That could all trust in Him today +[1360.48 --> 1364.48] By giving in His sacrifice +[1364.48 --> 1367.48] I will wait for you, shall they wait for you +[1367.48 --> 1369.48] I will wait for you, I will wait for you +[1369.48 --> 1371.48] I will wait for you, I will wait for you +[1371.48 --> 1375.48] Through the storm and through the night +[1375.48 --> 1380.48] I will wait for you, surely wait for you +[1380.48 --> 1385.48] For your love is mighty light +[1385.48 --> 1390.48] I will wait for you, I will wait for you +[1390.48 --> 1391.48] I will wait for you, I will wait for you +[1391.48 --> 1396.48] On your word I will rely +[1396.48 --> 1401.48] I will wait for you, surely wait for you +[1401.48 --> 1406.48] Till my soul is satisfied +[1406.48 --> 1408.48] Tonight +[1408.48 --> 1413.48] They are minuses +[1418.48 --> 1422.48] spectators +[1422.48 --> 1424.48] Many students +[1424.48 --> 1425.68] Wait for you +[1426.48 --> 1427.28] 52 +[1427.28 --> 1428.48] 4 +[1428.48 --> 1429.48] credit +[1429.48 --> 1430.48] 45 +[1430.48 --> 1432.48] 52 +[1432.48 --> 1434.48] 73 +[1434.48 --> 1434.90] 75 +[1434.90 --> 1435.90] 75 +[1435.90 --> 1456.74] The first collection today is for the budget, operating costs, and all our mission. +[1458.56 --> 1462.82] And the second one is for Cascade Christian Counseling. +[1462.82 --> 1468.92] This is a non-profit organization that has been in operation for over 35 years. +[1469.72 --> 1477.64] They offer a caring, faith-based approach to helping clients to move forward to healing. +[1478.46 --> 1484.96] They exist to provide Christian counseling and consulting service to the whole community, +[1484.96 --> 1495.72] and we raise funds in order to provide lower session fees to those who can't afford to get the help they need. +[1495.72 --> 1502.72] Thank you. +[1502.72 --> 1504.72] Thank you. +[1504.72 --> 1506.72] Thank you. +[1506.72 --> 1507.72] Thank you. +[1507.72 --> 1508.72] Thank you. +[1508.72 --> 1509.72] Thank you. +[1509.72 --> 1511.72] Thank you. +[1511.72 --> 1512.72] Thank you. +[1512.72 --> 1513.72] Thank you. +[1513.72 --> 1514.72] Thank you. +[1514.72 --> 1537.72] Purify my heart, be as gold, +[1537.72 --> 1547.72] and precious silver, purify my heart. +[1547.72 --> 1554.72] He is gold, purify my heart, be as gold. +[1554.72 --> 1566.72] Be, Father, spy, my heart's one desire +[1566.72 --> 1579.72] is to be only set apart for you, Lord. +[1579.72 --> 1593.72] I choose to be only set apart for you, my Master, +[1593.72 --> 1599.72] ready to do your way. +[1599.72 --> 1613.72] Purify my heart, let me from within, +[1613.72 --> 1620.72] take me wholly, purify my heart, +[1620.72 --> 1625.72] and let me from my sin. +[1625.72 --> 1635.72] Deep within, be fine as mine. +[1635.72 --> 1653.72] My heart's one desire is to be only set apart for you, Lord. +[1653.72 --> 1667.72] I choose to be only set apart for you, my Master, +[1667.72 --> 1673.72] ready to do your way. +[1673.72 --> 1689.72] Ready to do your way. +[1689.72 --> 1692.72] I would love it if we could have the kids +[1692.72 --> 1695.72] who are going to head out to children's worship time. +[1695.72 --> 1698.72] And so we're looking at like three to five-year-olds. +[1698.72 --> 1700.72] Are there any here this morning? +[1700.72 --> 1702.72] Yeah, Everly, come on up. +[1702.72 --> 1710.72] Lead the way. +[1710.72 --> 1711.72] It's a long week. +[1711.72 --> 1714.72] I knew it was going to be a small group this morning. +[1714.72 --> 1717.72] All right, girls, why don't you stand up here beside me? +[1717.72 --> 1719.72] Come on up. +[1719.72 --> 1721.72] Come on, Ailey. +[1721.72 --> 1723.72] Perfect. +[1723.72 --> 1726.72] And so we're going to do the blessing, +[1726.72 --> 1728.72] and then you guys are going to head out. +[1728.72 --> 1731.72] So I'm going to invite all of you to stand +[1731.72 --> 1735.72] as we bless these littlest ones among us +[1735.72 --> 1737.72] to continue their worship and their learning. +[1737.72 --> 1739.72] And so I want to say to them, +[1739.72 --> 1740.72] the Lord be with you, +[1740.72 --> 1742.72] and invite you to respond by saying, +[1742.72 --> 1743.72] and also with you. +[1743.72 --> 1746.72] I did also just want to say that before these ones go, +[1746.72 --> 1748.72] if you are staying here, +[1748.72 --> 1752.72] and this is maybe your first time staying over the course of the summer, +[1752.72 --> 1755.72] there are clipboards at the back with coloring pages +[1755.72 --> 1760.72] and games that are related to the theme that we will be talking about here this morning. +[1760.72 --> 1763.72] And so if you did not grab one of those on the way in for yourselves, +[1763.72 --> 1766.72] kids, you may grab one of those as your parents, +[1766.72 --> 1770.72] or guardian, or whoever is with you allows you and encourages you, +[1770.72 --> 1773.72] you may grab one of those and then bring it back into the space. +[1773.72 --> 1775.72] Together then, we're going to say, +[1775.72 --> 1778.72] the Lord be with you. +[1778.72 --> 1780.72] And also with you. +[1780.72 --> 1781.72] Amen. +[1781.72 --> 1782.72] Go ahead, guys. Go ahead. +[1810.72 --> 1811.72] Good morning. +[1811.72 --> 1814.72] My name is Sam, and I'm a member here at Emmanuel, +[1814.72 --> 1819.72] and it's my privilege to lead you in congregational prayer. +[1819.72 --> 1823.72] Before we do that, I do have a couple of announcements. +[1823.72 --> 1828.72] Klaus Tessemacher, Amanda Hoguewoning's father, +[1828.72 --> 1830.72] has been in the hospital since Friday, +[1830.72 --> 1837.72] undergoing tests to diagnose the cause of a low hemoglobin and low energy and fatigue. +[1837.72 --> 1841.72] We are praying that the doctors can figure out what's going on. +[1841.72 --> 1845.72] So we will pray for him as well as others this morning. +[1845.72 --> 1852.72] We also remind you that next Sunday, Lord willing, we will celebrate the Lord's Supper. +[1852.72 --> 1855.72] So please prepare for that. +[1855.72 --> 1858.72] And may you think about that this upcoming week. +[1858.72 --> 1861.72] Please pray with me. +[1861.72 --> 1866.72] Eternal God, Creator, Redeemer of this world, +[1866.72 --> 1869.72] we stand in awe of you today. +[1869.72 --> 1872.72] We can see the majesty of your creation, +[1872.72 --> 1876.72] yet sometimes we fail to acknowledge this world is in your control. +[1876.72 --> 1882.72] We come to worship this morning knowing only you are worthy of our praise. +[1882.72 --> 1887.72] On this Canada Day weekend, we give thanks for our country, Canada, +[1887.72 --> 1890.72] the freedoms that we can enjoy. +[1890.72 --> 1896.72] In spite of some of the issues we differ on, give us contentment today. +[1896.72 --> 1900.72] We pray for the leaders of our governments, our parliament in Ottawa, +[1900.72 --> 1905.72] our provincial legislature in Victoria, our local township council. +[1905.72 --> 1909.72] Provide wisdom and insight to all those who give leadership, +[1909.72 --> 1915.72] that they may serve you knowing that you are the ruler of all. +[1915.72 --> 1919.72] You are faithful, God, as your love never changes. +[1919.72 --> 1923.72] And you are the same today, tomorrow, and forever. +[1923.72 --> 1926.72] And for that we praise you. +[1926.72 --> 1931.72] We pray for our youth who are winding up their time of getting together at a camp out. +[1931.72 --> 1934.72] We pray that they may have a wonderful weekend +[1934.72 --> 1939.72] and that they may have a safe journey back home today. +[1939.72 --> 1944.72] We pray for those who are traveling or planning to vacation this summer. +[1944.72 --> 1950.72] Protect them, we pray, and give times of rest, relaxation from regular routines, +[1950.72 --> 1956.72] and the refreshment of body and mind, being grateful for a time to rest in your love. +[1956.72 --> 1958.72] We pray for those who grieve. +[1958.72 --> 1962.72] Comfort them with your peace, which transcends all understanding. +[1962.72 --> 1967.72] Be with them in times of loneliness, despair, and mourning. +[1967.72 --> 1971.72] The powerful words of this hymn says it so well. +[1971.72 --> 1975.72] I need you every hour, in joy or pain. +[1975.72 --> 1979.72] Come quickly and abide, or life is in vain. +[1979.72 --> 1982.72] I need you every hour. +[1982.72 --> 1986.72] Teach me your will, and your rich promises in me fulfill. +[1986.72 --> 1991.72] I need you, oh, I need you, every hour I need you. +[1991.72 --> 1994.72] Oh, bless me now, my Savior. +[1994.72 --> 1996.72] I come to you. +[1996.72 --> 2001.72] Our prayers go out for Ellen White, who is now in Langley Hospital. +[2001.72 --> 2005.72] Pray that you would give her patience and perseverance. +[2005.72 --> 2010.72] For Elise Wagener, who needs your healing touch again today. +[2010.72 --> 2014.72] We pray for Klaus, as he also undergoes tests. +[2014.72 --> 2021.72] We pray, Lord, that they may diagnose what has to be done, and that you will bless the doctors who are treating him. +[2021.72 --> 2026.72] May we walk with them as they persevere during times of uncertainty and pain. +[2026.72 --> 2032.72] Lord, you have walked this path yourself, suffering on the cross for each one of us. +[2032.72 --> 2037.72] Give patience and grant healing to them and all who call on your name today. +[2037.72 --> 2044.72] We celebrate this morning with Mike and Klosterhoff and Jane Beamers, who are looking forward to their wedding day this week. +[2044.72 --> 2054.72] Bless this time as they exchange vows and be the center of their marriage as they may look to you for guidance as they begin their life together. +[2054.72 --> 2058.72] Pray for Pastor Chris as he leads us in the preaching of the word. +[2058.72 --> 2063.72] Give us ears to hear, hearts to accept the truth that will be revealed to us today. +[2063.72 --> 2069.72] We pray all of this in the wonderful name of our risen Savior, Jesus Christ. +[2069.72 --> 2070.72] Amen. +[2074.72 --> 2103.72] As you can see on the screen behind me, today we are beginning our summer series. +[2103.72 --> 2108.72] We are going to be a series on faith heroes. +[2108.72 --> 2123.72] In this series, using the list of characters from Hebrews 11, we are going to look at the stories of people from the Old Testament and stories of their life and faith, +[2123.72 --> 2132.72] and how that can inspire us and be an example for us as well today in our life and faith in the world. +[2132.72 --> 2149.72] Along with those Old Testament character examples, we will each week, as preachers here, include someone from our own life and our own testimony as an example who parallels the same. +[2149.72 --> 2164.72] And so, as we begin that series today, I thought it was smart and wise to begin with the first three verses of Hebrews 11, talking about what is faith, +[2164.72 --> 2171.72] and looking more closely at faith, and looking more closely at faith with the hope that when it comes time to share our faith or our experience of faith, +[2171.72 --> 2179.72] we are better equipped with an understanding of what the faith is that we share. +[2179.72 --> 2185.72] And so, to start us off, we are going to read the first three verses of Hebrews 11. +[2185.72 --> 2188.72] I encourage you to have that in front of you. +[2188.72 --> 2190.72] It should be on the screen behind me. +[2190.72 --> 2193.72] Let's read together. +[2193.72 --> 2202.72] Now, faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. +[2202.72 --> 2206.72] This is what the ancients were commended for. +[2206.72 --> 2216.72] By faith, we understand that the universe was formed at God's command so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. +[2216.72 --> 2223.72] This is the word of the Lord. +[2223.72 --> 2242.72] Now, as we begin a discussion on faith, I just want to acknowledge with you that sometimes these questions are most pressing in our lives when our faith is at its weakest point, +[2242.72 --> 2247.72] or when we don't know what it is that we believe. +[2247.72 --> 2254.72] And one of the things that is not uncommon in my job as pastor, +[2254.72 --> 2259.72] whether it's someone from our church family or someone from the community just looking for help, +[2259.72 --> 2266.72] is to sit across from someone in my study in a counseling conversation or in a coffee shop somewhere, +[2266.72 --> 2270.72] and for them to begin the conversation just by saying, +[2270.72 --> 2274.72] Pastor, I'm having a crisis of faith. +[2274.72 --> 2277.72] I don't know if I believe anymore. +[2281.72 --> 2287.72] And so, what are we supposed to do in that moment? +[2287.72 --> 2289.72] What do you do then, right? +[2289.72 --> 2294.72] And what will you do then will set the tone for whatever comes next. +[2294.72 --> 2301.72] Will you, in that moment of saying, I'm having a crisis of faith, will you press in? +[2301.72 --> 2304.72] Or will you push away? +[2307.72 --> 2318.72] I've stood here before and shared with you that when I was 27 years old, +[2318.72 --> 2322.72] just finishing my last year at seminary, +[2322.72 --> 2328.72] I went through a very significant crisis of faith. +[2328.72 --> 2332.72] I wasn't sure if I could believe or if I would believe, +[2333.72 --> 2337.72] or continue to believe, or if I did, what would it look like? +[2337.72 --> 2343.72] And that was a really challenging and difficult time in my life, +[2343.72 --> 2346.72] and in the life of the people who supported me and surrounded me, +[2346.72 --> 2349.72] because I wasn't the most polite person. +[2350.72 --> 2354.72] I was not very charitable in our discussions together, +[2354.72 --> 2356.72] even as they were charitable to me. +[2356.72 --> 2365.72] I have since learned, of course, that a crisis of faith while in seminary is not abnormal. +[2366.72 --> 2373.72] In fact, this week I was reading an essay by a gentleman named Akshay Rajkumar, +[2373.72 --> 2378.72] who offers advice for surviving seminary without losing your faith. +[2378.72 --> 2385.72] Like there's a publication industry around this very struggle and reality. +[2385.72 --> 2390.72] But for me, as I lived in this moment, +[2390.72 --> 2394.72] what was vital was the people around me. +[2394.72 --> 2399.72] My wife and my friends at seminary who were patient and who listened and who heard +[2399.72 --> 2406.72] and who graciously pushed back on some of the more ridiculous things that I was saying in that moment. +[2406.72 --> 2412.72] And so, as we are having this discussion together on faith, +[2412.72 --> 2419.72] I just want to remind us that it's the context of a community like this one +[2419.72 --> 2425.72] that is so important for these sorts of times and circumstances. +[2426.72 --> 2431.72] The people that you can turn to and say, I am struggling with this. +[2431.72 --> 2438.72] I am also aware that this is bigger than Christians. +[2438.72 --> 2439.72] Right? +[2439.72 --> 2447.72] The questions around what is faith or what faith or in what or in whom is my faith. +[2447.72 --> 2448.72] Right? +[2448.72 --> 2449.72] Do I even have faith? +[2449.72 --> 2453.72] Those kinds of questions are all part of the broader human experience. +[2453.72 --> 2460.72] Now, if you are not a Christian and you're with us this morning or you're watching online, +[2460.72 --> 2465.72] it's possible that you don't use the word faith for what I'm talking about there. +[2465.72 --> 2466.72] Right? +[2466.72 --> 2470.72] It's possible that you would say something like, you know, +[2470.72 --> 2478.72] I live only by what is empirically demonstrable and in a materially specific view of the world. +[2478.72 --> 2484.72] But the truth is, in some way, right, we all live based on a set of assumptions. +[2484.72 --> 2485.72] Right? +[2485.72 --> 2490.72] We all live based on a set of ideas that we can't empirically verify, +[2490.72 --> 2494.72] but they direct how we operate in the world. +[2494.72 --> 2505.72] And so, this conversation around faith and what is faith, while particularly expressed for us as Christians, +[2505.72 --> 2509.72] is for everyone as a human. +[2509.72 --> 2516.72] And so, this summer, as we are looking at the people of chapter 11 in the book of Hebrews, +[2516.72 --> 2524.72] the faith heroes who have come before us, we will be digging into these sorts of examples. +[2524.72 --> 2530.72] And so, each week for the next 10 weeks, we'll take a person from this list and we will hear their stories. +[2530.72 --> 2535.72] And our hope, myself and Kevin and Josh, who will all be preaching this summer, +[2535.72 --> 2545.72] our hope is that our own faith lives will be grown as we study the faith lives and stories of these others. +[2545.72 --> 2551.72] In a word, this series is on testimonies. +[2551.72 --> 2556.72] If you've been around the church for a little while, or if you've been around this church in particular, +[2556.72 --> 2560.72] as we've done professions of faith and things like that, right? +[2560.72 --> 2566.72] A testimony is the word we use to describe sharing your story of faith. +[2566.72 --> 2571.72] And as we listen to these testimonies of faith in the lives of people from the Bible, +[2571.72 --> 2580.72] I want to encourage us to think about how and where you, we, can give our own testimonies of faith. +[2580.72 --> 2589.72] And in fact, maybe one of you is even moved to practice that this summer, here in our midst. +[2589.72 --> 2590.72] Right? +[2590.72 --> 2592.72] And so, we want to open up this space. +[2592.72 --> 2597.72] If you are feeling the pull of the Spirit to say, share some of your life and story, +[2597.72 --> 2602.72] share your testimony with this community of people, talk to me. +[2602.72 --> 2605.72] And we're going to make that happen as part of this. +[2605.72 --> 2613.72] But these stories of faith, right, are just the stories of how we have been or become Christian. +[2613.72 --> 2616.72] When did you start taking your faith seriously? +[2616.72 --> 2619.72] What's your biggest struggle as a believer? +[2619.72 --> 2620.72] Right? +[2620.72 --> 2626.72] And sharing these stories in community, sharing life and story together, +[2626.72 --> 2635.72] is, turns out, a powerful way to have your faith grown. +[2635.72 --> 2640.72] And so maybe, like I said, consider these as an opportunity, +[2640.72 --> 2647.72] and this summer as an opportunity to share how your faith is grown, +[2647.72 --> 2653.72] to share your testimony, to share how you see God at work in you and through you. +[2653.72 --> 2663.72] So, by looking at the life and stories of these Old Testament heroes, +[2663.72 --> 2671.72] it is my hope that we will better learn how to tell our own stories of God's grace and glory +[2671.72 --> 2676.72] and His gifting, His presence in our lives. +[2676.72 --> 2683.72] And like we said, to begin, I thought it wise to look at the question of what faith is. +[2683.72 --> 2686.72] If we want to tell our story of life and faith well, +[2686.72 --> 2692.72] we should have this foundational, this basic understanding of faith. +[2692.72 --> 2699.72] And so, to do that, let me set a context for that question +[2699.72 --> 2703.72] by looking at the context of the discussion that we're entering into, +[2703.72 --> 2706.72] the context of the book of Hebrews. +[2706.72 --> 2713.72] And so, we're going to go through really, really quickly the first kind of ten chapters, +[2713.72 --> 2718.72] and there will be some verses on the screen to help map that through, +[2718.72 --> 2721.72] but bear with me as we go because it sets us up here. +[2721.72 --> 2731.72] And so, the book of Hebrews is a masterful and, I think, beautiful exposition of the person and work of Jesus. +[2731.72 --> 2740.72] And so, we start with this beatific picture, this beautiful picture of Jesus as greater than the angels. +[2740.72 --> 2742.72] Chapter 1, verse 3, it says, +[2742.72 --> 2748.72] The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His being, +[2748.72 --> 2753.72] sustaining all things by His powerful word. +[2753.72 --> 2754.72] Right? +[2754.72 --> 2759.72] This awesome Jesus, the radiance of the glory of God, +[2759.72 --> 2764.72] then becomes flesh and blood like you and me. +[2764.72 --> 2765.72] Chapter 2, +[2765.72 --> 2770.72] Since the children have flesh and blood, He, that is Jesus, +[2770.72 --> 2775.72] He too shared in their humanity so that by His death, +[2775.72 --> 2780.72] He might break the power of Him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, +[2780.72 --> 2786.72] and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. +[2786.72 --> 2787.72] Right? +[2787.72 --> 2792.72] The Son, who is the radiance of God, enters the world, +[2792.72 --> 2794.72] He makes on flesh and He makes His dwelling among us, +[2794.72 --> 2798.72] and He lives the life we should have lived, and He dies the death that we deserve, +[2798.72 --> 2803.72] setting us free from the power of sin and death in this life. +[2803.72 --> 2805.72] And then the author continues. +[2805.72 --> 2814.72] As I read it, anyway, it makes my heart sing when we hear that this Jesus is greater even than Moses. +[2814.72 --> 2827.72] Moses, who was as faithful a servant in all God's house, but Christ is faithful as the Son over God's house. +[2827.72 --> 2834.72] So Moses is in God's house, but Christ is over God's house. +[2834.72 --> 2843.72] And so as we come into the presence of God made possible by Jesus, we, in chapter 4, enter into the rest of God, +[2843.72 --> 2846.72] this eternal Sabbath that is for us. +[2846.72 --> 2851.72] And our souls are satisfied when we are invited into the rest of Jesus, who says, +[2851.72 --> 2857.72] Come to me, all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. +[2857.72 --> 2859.72] And then the author keeps going. +[2859.72 --> 2866.72] We see Jesus, the great high priest, the only true high priest, the high priest and king in the order of Melchizedek, +[2866.72 --> 2871.72] and He offers Himself as a living sacrifice to cleanse the world of sin. +[2871.72 --> 2879.72] In chapter 9, Jesus has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins they committed. +[2879.72 --> 2886.72] Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of the many. +[2886.72 --> 2894.72] And so as we come into the presence of this Christ, our minds are unburdened, our loads are lightened, +[2894.72 --> 2902.72] our eyes are lifted, our backs unhunched under the weight because of the hope that's offered in Jesus. +[2902.72 --> 2914.72] In chapter 9 again, verse 28, that He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for Him. +[2914.72 --> 2923.72] And like I said, the telling of Jesus and who Jesus is in this book of Hebrews makes my heart sore. +[2923.72 --> 2930.72] And I encourage you, if you haven't before, or even if you have, to read chapters 1 through 10 in one setting this week. +[2930.72 --> 2932.72] Make that part of your devotional life. +[2932.72 --> 2942.72] And I tell you, sometimes when I do this, I end up just weeping at the glory of God that is revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. +[2942.72 --> 2950.72] But that's exactly what God wants for us in the telling of our stories of faith. +[2950.72 --> 2955.72] Right? To stir our hearts out of apathy into joy. +[2955.72 --> 2959.72] To wake our souls from sleep into soaring. +[2959.72 --> 2965.72] To illumine our minds from darkness to His most wondrous light. +[2965.72 --> 2973.72] Maybe you've heard me say this before, but stories of transformation fuel stories of transformation. +[2973.72 --> 2985.72] What I mean by that is, stories of God at work in your life, and seeing God doing incredible things in your life, opens my eyes to the possibility that God might do something in mine. +[2985.72 --> 2988.72] Or that God might do something over here. +[2988.72 --> 2990.72] Because I've seen Him at work over here. +[2990.72 --> 2996.72] Right? Stories of God transforming one person fuel God's transformation in another person. +[2996.72 --> 3009.72] Seeing God at work conforming me into the image of His Son is fuel for the fire of discipleship as God uses those stories to transform other people. +[3009.72 --> 3027.72] And it's this beautiful picture of Jesus raised, victorious, and glorified, and then interceding in the lives of those who believe in Him that the writer of Hebrews now uses to sustain other Christians in the life and stories of faith. +[3027.72 --> 3032.72] Now then, do we get to Hebrews 11? +[3032.72 --> 3033.72] Right? +[3033.72 --> 3042.72] Hebrews 10, after listing all of this story of Jesus and calling us to enter in, Hebrews 10 ends with a call to persevere. +[3042.72 --> 3044.72] It says variously, +[3044.72 --> 3047.72] Let us draw near to God because of Jesus. +[3047.72 --> 3050.72] Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess because of Jesus. +[3050.72 --> 3056.72] Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds because of Jesus. +[3056.72 --> 3062.72] Let us keep on meeting together and encouraging one another because of Jesus. +[3062.72 --> 3086.72] And the writer goes on to say this because what's happening at the time is there are some Christians who are being imprisoned, who are being persecuted, and the others, and the Christians who are being persecuted have to make the hard decision of whether or not they will identify with those in struggling. +[3086.72 --> 3087.72] Will they risk their property? +[3087.72 --> 3096.72] Will they risk their lives knowing that persecution or imprisonment or something hard is likely to come? +[3096.72 --> 3097.72] And verse 34 tells us what happened. +[3097.72 --> 3100.72] And verse 34 tells us what happened. +[3100.72 --> 3101.72] It says, +[3101.72 --> 3115.72] You, that is the audience of this letter, you suffered along with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions. +[3115.72 --> 3116.72] Right? +[3116.72 --> 3122.72] This is the kind of life that the whole book of Hebrews is aiming to produce. +[3122.72 --> 3142.72] A life that looks at the high price of love, whether it's the seizure of our property or imprisonment or some other kind of abuse or hardship, looks at the high price of love and then accepts that possibility joyfully and does what love demands no matter what. +[3142.72 --> 3147.72] That's the life that Hebrews is aiming at and calling us towards. +[3147.72 --> 3158.72] And just imagine, right, imagine what our faith lives, our churches would look like if this was more and more our story and our testimony. +[3158.72 --> 3159.72] Right? +[3159.72 --> 3166.72] People who willingly, joyfully risked property and life in order to bring the love of God to others. +[3166.72 --> 3179.72] People who don't look to the comforts and the ease and security of this life as a necessary thing, but who are free from the kinds of assumptions of style or safety or wealth and leisure. +[3179.72 --> 3191.72] People who know that there is one life to live and only what is done in the name of Jesus Christ and for the good of others will count in the end, both now and eternally. +[3191.72 --> 3192.72] Imagine. +[3192.72 --> 3193.72] Imagine. +[3193.72 --> 3194.72] Imagine. +[3194.72 --> 3195.72] Imagine. +[3195.72 --> 3211.72] And verse 34 makes clear that this, the way of such a life comes about, the way such a life comes about is by an unshakable hope in God beyond this life. +[3211.72 --> 3212.72] Right? +[3212.72 --> 3218.72] You suffered along with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, we read, +[3218.72 --> 3223.72] because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions. +[3223.72 --> 3228.72] You yourselves had better and lasting possessions. +[3228.72 --> 3237.72] And just so we are abundantly clear, right, that means that you already have better and lasting possessions. +[3237.72 --> 3243.72] You already have that realized in eternity. +[3243.72 --> 3263.72] And if you don't live by this great confidence, right, if you don't live by this compelling vision of the future, you are going to be continually thinking about how much you're losing out on or losing out of every time you have to sacrifice for others. +[3263.72 --> 3264.72] Right? +[3264.72 --> 3273.72] Every time something that comes and is a challenge in your life, right, you're going to be thinking, oh man, it could have been so much better. +[3273.72 --> 3289.72] But if our eyes are constantly fixed on this better and lasting possession, right, this eternal joy that is available to you, then all of a sudden you are free to risk your life and to risk your property. +[3289.72 --> 3299.72] Because in this world, right, because in this world, like Paul says in Romans 8, 18, right, our present sufferings are not worth comparing to the glory that will be revealed in us. +[3299.72 --> 3314.72] And so the whole book of Hebrews is written to give a foundation to the hope that is this foundation of life, of radical, risk-taking, sacrificial love. +[3314.72 --> 3328.90] And so what more can the author say than he's already said to help us live out of this hope and out of this radical love? +[3330.06 --> 3331.62] Chapter 11 is the answer. +[3331.62 --> 3333.62] He's laid the foundation. +[3333.62 --> 3334.62] He's laid the foundation. +[3334.62 --> 3348.80] And so now he gives an example of those people who have laid hold of the future reward of joy with God in such a way that it makes all the difference in their lives here and now. +[3349.88 --> 3351.36] That's what chapter 11 is. +[3351.36 --> 3365.70] It is meant to deepen your confidence in God's promises so that you turn from the fleeting pleasures of sin or this life to the kind of radical love that comes from having your hope in God. +[3365.70 --> 3384.98] The power to sacrifice and love and joyfully accept trials and hardship and persecution, to joyfully accept, like these Christians did, the confiscation of their property or imprisonment, that power is called faith. +[3384.98 --> 3391.46] Faith is the confidence in what we hope for. +[3392.10 --> 3401.00] That is, faith is the life lived in the confidence that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions. +[3403.00 --> 3410.86] To be sure, right, the author will not let that truth pass unnoticed or unadopted. +[3410.86 --> 3411.62] Right? +[3411.62 --> 3418.44] That the heart-soaring picture of Jesus Christ in these chapters is to change lives. +[3419.82 --> 3421.86] Chapter 11 lets us see it. +[3422.56 --> 3427.76] That faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. +[3427.76 --> 3441.26] Now, I trust or suspect anyway that many of us have heard this and have maybe even offered it in conversations as the definition of faith. +[3442.18 --> 3443.46] But do we know what it means? +[3444.84 --> 3451.76] And so for just a moment, briefly, let's slow down and look closely at these words together. +[3451.76 --> 3454.40] The words confidence and assurance. +[3454.40 --> 3454.58] Confidence. +[3455.58 --> 3465.26] Now, the first word, confidence, in Greek literally means a setting under or it's a foundation, the foundation of a building. +[3466.30 --> 3474.38] And so in this context, it's used as a metaphor for the idea of substance, of firmness, of holding everything together. +[3475.42 --> 3475.84] Right? +[3475.88 --> 3481.98] It's used outside of the Bible, this same word, to refer to a collection of documents that establish ownership. +[3481.98 --> 3484.42] So it sets up a proof. +[3485.82 --> 3496.10] In fact, if you are old enough or are part of a particular generation of Christians to remember the King James Bible, right? +[3496.14 --> 3498.22] Maybe you remember this translation that says, +[3498.22 --> 3504.06] Now, faith is the substance of things hoped for. +[3505.06 --> 3505.62] Right? +[3505.68 --> 3509.34] It's the collection of proofs, the substance. +[3511.72 --> 3517.26] Another way then to translate this verse or this word, meaning confidence, +[3517.26 --> 3524.14] is that we could say faith is the resolute confidence of what we hope for. +[3524.88 --> 3529.38] That is, the Christian hope is really real. +[3530.24 --> 3531.30] It is reality. +[3531.68 --> 3532.60] It will happen. +[3533.28 --> 3538.36] It's not a hope that says, I hope this will happen, as if there's a possibility that it might not. +[3539.00 --> 3542.90] Faith, rather, here is the resolute confidence that it will. +[3542.90 --> 3550.54] Likewise, we read, right, that faith is an assurance about what we do not see. +[3551.78 --> 3560.14] And again, that word insurance comes with a beauty as it drives us to picture, again, Christ by painting a picture of faith. +[3560.14 --> 3571.28] There's a Bible scholar who says that assurance here is a conviction that is not a static emotion of complacency, +[3571.52 --> 3573.96] but something lively and active. +[3574.66 --> 3584.14] Not just a state of immovable dogmatism, but of a vital certainty which impels the believer to stretch out his hand +[3584.14 --> 3593.40] and to lay hold of those realities on which his hope is fixed and which, though unseen, are already his in Christ. +[3595.12 --> 3596.06] Hear that. +[3596.88 --> 3600.64] Faith is a conviction that is lively and active. +[3602.10 --> 3602.66] What does that mean? +[3602.78 --> 3605.00] Faith isn't just something in your head. +[3605.00 --> 3610.52] Faith isn't even just something in your head and in your heart. +[3611.50 --> 3615.30] Faith is something that is in your head and in your heart and in your hands. +[3616.28 --> 3622.54] Faith, true faith, faith heroes' kinds of faith moves you out. +[3623.64 --> 3624.72] Out to love. +[3625.10 --> 3626.04] Out in trial. +[3626.44 --> 3627.88] Out in the face of persecution. +[3628.28 --> 3631.82] Because God is good and his love endures forever. +[3632.10 --> 3633.06] Faith works. +[3633.34 --> 3634.42] Faith does. +[3634.42 --> 3639.70] Faith tells the good news of God and then lives to reveal it. +[3643.14 --> 3647.30] Now, even as we hear all that, and as we sing the beauty of it, +[3647.70 --> 3650.60] let's recognize that that is the goal. +[3652.36 --> 3653.48] We don't always get there. +[3654.86 --> 3658.18] But that's where our hearts of faith point. +[3658.18 --> 3667.00] And so, really clearly, let me say that questions and doubts don't have to be obstacles to this kind of faith. +[3667.00 --> 3668.00] Right? +[3668.00 --> 3672.68] Questions and doubts can spur our faith deeper and broader. +[3672.68 --> 3682.82] And so, this summer, as you come and worship, as we tell stories of faith, as we look to these faith heroes, +[3682.82 --> 3691.90] I hope and pray that you will be moved into and towards a kind of faith that moves you out. +[3692.60 --> 3694.48] Moves you out of your comfort zone. +[3694.70 --> 3697.24] Moves you into the lives of other people. +[3697.24 --> 3705.16] And so, whether you camp or cottage, whether you visit with neighbors or friends, as you sit with kids or grandkids, right? +[3705.40 --> 3707.50] Tell your stories of faith. +[3707.50 --> 3712.04] It breaks my heart. +[3713.34 --> 3718.96] Breaks my heart how many times when I'm talking with people that I hear that their families, +[3719.26 --> 3724.56] the homes that they grew up in or the friends that they are part of, just don't talk about faith. +[3726.48 --> 3728.54] And maybe you read the Bible together as a family. +[3728.64 --> 3729.12] That's awesome. +[3729.26 --> 3729.66] That's great. +[3729.88 --> 3731.30] Maybe you pray together as a family. +[3731.38 --> 3731.92] That's awesome. +[3732.18 --> 3732.72] That's great. +[3733.02 --> 3736.06] Maybe you even worship together, right, with people or you study together. +[3736.06 --> 3746.84] But we need to start talking about how faith works in our lives, about if faith works in our lives. +[3747.90 --> 3752.64] Tell your kids, tell your friends, tell your co-workers about your faith. +[3752.78 --> 3756.32] Tell them your struggles, your joys, your trials, your tribulations. +[3756.54 --> 3757.36] Tell them your successes. +[3757.70 --> 3758.48] Tell them your failures. +[3759.02 --> 3764.30] Tell them when you've been on the mountaintop and tell them when you've been in the dark night of the soul. +[3764.30 --> 3771.00] Invite other people into your life and story of faith. +[3771.76 --> 3777.38] Because stories of transformation in you fuel transformation in other people. +[3777.38 --> 3794.42] When I was 19 years old, in many ways, my story is stereotypical for a number of people who were raised in the Christian church. +[3796.00 --> 3799.28] In some ways, my story maybe is a little bit more extreme. +[3799.28 --> 3806.48] When I was a teenager, I got pretty strong into recreational drug use. +[3806.68 --> 3810.02] Got pretty strong into the sort of party scene. +[3810.74 --> 3816.64] Drinking and doing all sorts of things with and to people that I should not. +[3816.64 --> 3829.56] And were it not for one man, I don't know where I would be today. +[3832.24 --> 3841.32] God used one man, Paul Vandenbrink, who was a pastor in our church, to call me back to life and faith. +[3841.32 --> 3847.20] And he did it by sitting down across from me one day and saying, +[3847.78 --> 3852.56] I am going to spend the next year walking through life with you. +[3853.38 --> 3854.52] We're going to meet weekly. +[3854.96 --> 3855.98] We're going to read the Bible. +[3856.32 --> 3858.94] And we're just going to talk about life and faith. +[3859.64 --> 3861.42] And he looked me square in the eyes and he said, +[3861.48 --> 3866.48] Chris, I'm not going to accept any of that BS that you give other people. +[3867.96 --> 3868.86] We're going to be real. +[3868.86 --> 3875.46] And over the course of that year, Jesus became alive to me. +[3876.36 --> 3879.36] Because Jesus was alive in Paul. +[3881.50 --> 3886.56] And through Paul's willingness to sit down across from me and to call me to account, +[3886.70 --> 3892.10] through Paul's willingness to hold me to a standard of faithfulness and holiness, +[3892.10 --> 3900.22] and to challenge me on that, God turned my life completely around. +[3901.88 --> 3907.08] To this day, I consider Paul a mentor and friend. +[3907.08 --> 3914.36] To this day, I thank God for his use of Paul in my life, +[3914.90 --> 3918.08] without whom I probably wouldn't be here, +[3919.08 --> 3921.00] without whom I don't know, +[3922.00 --> 3925.02] and I hesitate to think where I might be. +[3925.02 --> 3935.44] These are the kinds of stories and life together that we are invited to live today. +[3935.44 --> 3942.18] And these stories of faith, whether the Old Testament ones or the ones we live now, +[3942.28 --> 3949.60] these stories of faith stack together with the purpose of calling and carrying you towards +[3949.60 --> 3952.18] a better and lasting possession. +[3953.64 --> 3956.38] Really quickly, and this is where we're going to land this morning, +[3956.38 --> 3962.06] chapter 11 feeds directly into chapter 12. +[3962.24 --> 3965.12] And chapter 12, the first three verses says, +[3965.62 --> 3970.12] Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, +[3970.56 --> 3974.74] let us throw off everything that hinders in the sin that so easily entangles, +[3974.94 --> 3978.32] and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, +[3978.74 --> 3984.24] fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. +[3984.24 --> 3989.76] That great cloud of witnesses, right? +[3989.82 --> 3995.42] That great cloud of witnesses that is calling you to fix your eyes on Jesus, +[3995.62 --> 3997.00] the author and perfecter of your faith, +[3997.10 --> 4002.08] that great cloud of witnesses is not only these people listed in chapter 11, +[4002.98 --> 4005.60] but it is the Pauls in your life. +[4007.08 --> 4008.34] It is the mentors. +[4008.90 --> 4011.62] It is the people who have spoken truth to you. +[4011.62 --> 4014.54] It is the people who have modeled transformation to you. +[4015.80 --> 4022.14] That great cloud of witnesses is made up of the stories and lives that have shaped you, +[4022.66 --> 4025.84] stories and lives that call you towards Jesus. +[4026.10 --> 4029.10] And that's what your story does. +[4029.98 --> 4033.12] That's what makes someone a faith hero, +[4034.76 --> 4040.26] that your story is used by God to draw us closer to Jesus. +[4040.26 --> 4044.64] So we began by talking about the crisis of faith. +[4045.92 --> 4048.60] I want to reframe that as an opportunity. +[4049.66 --> 4054.10] Turn your crisis of faith into a crisis of unbelief. +[4055.30 --> 4056.52] Hear what I'm saying, right? +[4056.56 --> 4061.24] The default position of humanity since our rebellion is the rejection of God. +[4061.50 --> 4064.96] The default position of humanity because of sin in the world is unbelief. +[4064.96 --> 4071.32] And so for any desire of faith, for any amount of belief, +[4071.46 --> 4077.78] any longing for God that lives in your heart is actually a crisis of your unbelief. +[4078.66 --> 4079.26] Right? +[4079.36 --> 4081.16] Your stories are doing that. +[4082.64 --> 4086.92] And so tell your stories because they challenge my unbelief. +[4086.92 --> 4093.88] Tell your stories because they let me see God at work in the world. +[4094.10 --> 4095.92] Share life and story together. +[4096.10 --> 4098.76] And I promise you, on the conviction of God's Word, +[4098.84 --> 4102.44] the truth of Hebrews 11, feeding right into Hebrews 12, +[4102.90 --> 4104.88] that you will be transformed. +[4106.32 --> 4111.54] Stories of God's transformation in you fuel God's transformation in others. +[4111.54 --> 4116.10] And so don't rob another of God's transformation. +[4117.36 --> 4124.96] Instead, be the fuel that God uses for their being and becoming more like Jesus. +[4126.10 --> 4133.10] Be the story that calls us to fix our eyes on Him. +[4134.20 --> 4135.70] That's where we go this summer. +[4136.34 --> 4137.30] I hope you'll go with me. +[4137.94 --> 4138.64] Let's pray together. +[4141.54 --> 4146.92] Holy God, open our eyes to You. +[4147.72 --> 4152.96] Lord Jesus, move in us that we might fix our eyes on You. +[4154.16 --> 4157.20] And may it be today, may it be this summer, +[4157.76 --> 4163.96] that those around us are used by You to turn our heads towards You, +[4164.02 --> 4166.84] to turn our hearts in worship of You. +[4166.84 --> 4172.00] May we hear and share stories of You at work in the world +[4172.00 --> 4177.88] that we might be the kind of faith heroes that You have given us before. +[4177.88 --> 4185.46] And so use us, we pray, even us, to reveal You, +[4186.72 --> 4189.92] to reveal Your kingdom come and Your kingdom coming. +[4191.50 --> 4196.08] Grant us the kind of faith that goes out +[4196.08 --> 4200.24] and shares how You are at work. +[4200.24 --> 4203.10] To this end, we pray. +[4204.06 --> 4206.10] And all God's people said, Amen. +[4206.10 --> 4206.26] Amen. +[4206.26 --> 4214.44] plat Diaz +[4214.44 --> 4228.52] I do see the light of all +[4228.52 --> 4234.36] In the light of creation's grand design +[4234.36 --> 4242.36] In the light of words within His faithfulness +[4242.36 --> 4248.36] One by faith and not by sin +[4248.36 --> 4254.36] The earth of the earth +[4254.36 --> 4261.36] With the power of His promise in our own hands +[4261.36 --> 4268.36] An only city built by God's old man +[4268.36 --> 4272.86] Of peace in green and justice +[4272.86 --> 4280.36] We will stand as children of the cross +[4280.36 --> 4287.36] We will face our eyes on Him, our souls reward +[4287.36 --> 4295.36] The race is finished and the work is done +[4295.36 --> 4301.36] We will face our faith in our own hands +[4301.36 --> 4311.36] By faith the prophets saw day +[4311.36 --> 4318.36] And the long-form Messiah would be +[4318.36 --> 4324.36] The proud to break the chains of sin and death +[4324.36 --> 4330.36] And rise triumphant from the grave +[4330.36 --> 4336.36] The church was hard to call +[4336.36 --> 4342.36] The power of the Spirit to the law +[4342.36 --> 4352.36] To deliver captives and to preach good news +[4352.36 --> 4356.36] In every corner of the earth +[4356.36 --> 4362.36] We will stand as children of the cross +[4362.36 --> 4368.36] We will face our eyes on Him, our souls reward +[4368.36 --> 4376.36] Till the race is finished and the work is done +[4376.36 --> 4378.36] We will face our eyes on Him, our souls reward +[4378.36 --> 4382.36] Through our faith and not by sin +[4382.36 --> 4392.36] Through our faith the mountains shall be moved +[4392.36 --> 4398.36] And the power of the gospel shall prevail +[4398.36 --> 4405.36] Where we know Christ all things are possible +[4405.36 --> 4413.36] Wherever we know in Christ all things are possible +[4413.36 --> 4415.36] For our moment in our own hands +[4415.36 --> 4421.36] We will find our children of Him, our souls reward +[4421.36 --> 4423.36] eyes on him +[4425.36 --> 4433.36] till the race is finished and the work is done +[4433.36 --> 4437.36] by faith and not myself +[4437.36 --> 4443.36] we will stand as children of the power +[4443.36 --> 4449.36] we will fix our eyes on him +[4449.36 --> 4459.36] till the race is finished and the work is done +[4459.36 --> 4465.36] we will walk by faith and not myself +[4465.36 --> 4471.36] we will walk by faith and not myself +[4471.36 --> 4481.36] as you go go in +[4481.36 --> 4483.36] faith go with +[4483.36 --> 4485.36] God himself who goes +[4485.36 --> 4487.36] with you before +[4487.36 --> 4489.36] we receive God's blessing if +[4489.36 --> 4491.36] you would like prayer +[4491.36 --> 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Amen +[4539.36 --> 4541.36] Amen +[4569.36 --> 4571.36] come invade us now +[4571.36 --> 4577.36] we are the church +[4577.36 --> 4581.36] we need your power +[4581.36 --> 4583.36] and I +[4583.36 --> 4587.36] we sing your kingdom first +[4587.36 --> 4591.36] we hunger and we thirst +[4591.36 --> 4595.36] refuse to waste our lives +[4595.36 --> 4597.36] for your joy and pride +[4597.36 --> 4602.36] to seek the captains' hearts +[4602.36 --> 4604.36] reach the birth +[4604.36 --> 4606.36] the seed of glory +[4606.36 --> 4609.36] even our lives +[4609.36 --> 4611.36] forever dies +[4611.36 --> 4617.36] we are the church +[4617.36 --> 4623.36] we pray revive his name +[4623.36 --> 4625.36] we pray +[4625.36 --> 4627.36] we pray +[4627.36 --> 4629.36] we pray +[4629.36 --> 4630.36] build your feet +[4630.36 --> 4631.36] out here +[4631.36 --> 4635.36] let the darkness fear +[4635.36 --> 4639.36] show your mighty hand +[4639.36 --> 4642.36] heal our streets and land +[4642.36 --> 4646.36] 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sacrifice on the cross +• The kingdom of heaven and its closeness to humanity +• Living a life of justice, mercy, and humility in service to God +• Introduction to worship service +• Call to worship from Ephesians 1, praising God for spiritual blessings +• Invitation to come and worship +• Song: "Come all you weary, come all you thirsty" +• Reflection on Acts 3, verse 19, repentance, and refreshing from the Lord +• Prayer of rededication and confession +• The importance of observing a day of rest and its relation to the goal of life +• The value of resting in God's goodness and enjoying His accomplishments through Jesus +• Praise and worship of God's goodness, faithfulness, and love +• Surrendering one's life to God and living with Him every breath +• Adoration of God's uniqueness and holiness +• A congregation welcomes a refugee family who has been accepted as asylum seekers +• The family shares their gratitude for the church's support, including Pastor Chris and Kevin's help in finding a host family, John and Pearl Denhaan +• The congregation is informed about another refugee family, the Niemers from Syria, whose application with World Renew is being processed +• A collection is taken to cover the costs of sponsoring the Niemer family +• Next week's offering will be for Advocate (Hope for Women Pregnancy Services) +• Worship song with repetitive lyrics about the glory of God +• Invitation for children aged 3-5 to come to the front for a blessing and worship time +• Children's blessing and worship time +• Congregation prayer led by Sarah, including requests for healing for Daniel Howling's father +• The congregation is prayed for, including those physically present and absent due to vacation, work, or other responsibilities. +• Safety is requested for those traveling during summer break. +• A spiritual rest is sought, surpassing physical and mental exhaustion, through disciplined rhythms with God. +• Prayers are offered for specific individuals, including Daniel Howell's father in the hospital, Louise Condon's strained relationships, Amy Bonkers' corneal transplant surgery, and others experiencing health issues or family struggles. +• The congregation lifts up praises and thanks for those recovering from hospital stays, such as Class Teesmaker and Ellen White. +• General prayers are offered for those caring for aging parents, those in chronic pain or struggling with mental health, and those mourning the loss of loved ones. +• The importance of building up and supporting one another in the community +• The story of Noah, including his righteousness and God's command to build an ark +• The concept of faith heroes in the Bible, specifically those listed in Hebrews 11 +• The role of community and connection in growing in faith and encouraging others +• The need for perseverance and not giving up meeting together as a community +• The decline of traditional Christian values in Western society, particularly in Canada +• The importance of building strong faith communities to support individuals in their spiritual journey +• The need for Christians to be bold and take an active role in their faith, rather than minimizing their involvement +• The changing societal expectations around Christianity, where being a Christian is now seen as a liability rather than a positive trait +• The story of Noah from the book of Hebrews, which illustrates the importance of having a "cloud of witnesses" (a supportive community) to hold us up and spur us forward in our faith. +• The story of Noah and the dove is recounted as a sign that the waters have receded. +• God makes a promise to never destroy all living creatures again after seeing the rainbow. +• God's grief over human sin is explained, clarifying that he is not disappointed by it because he knew it would happen. +• The difference between disappointment and grief is discussed, with the pastor explaining that god's heart is grieved by humanity's sin. +• The motivation behind God's actions is his grieving heart, which longs for people to be close to him and experience salvation. +• The story of Noah is centered around God's remembering his people +• The rainbow sign represents God's covenant promise to never destroy the world again +• Noah's faith is commended as an example for Christians, showing that he took God's word seriously and acted accordingly +• Noah stood firm in obedience even when the whole world thought him crazy +• Faith is confidence in what we hope for, based on the sure future promised by God +• The story of Noah points to Jesus Christ as the ark of salvation and a promise of new creation +• The story of Noah and his obedience to God despite ridicule from the world +• Comparison between Noah's time and modern times, where obedience to God is seen as counterintuitive and absurd by those who don't understand +• The tendency for people to react defensively when called out on their disobedience, labeling others as judgmental or hypocritical +• An example of a friend, Craig, who modeled faithful obedience in response to God's call, despite what the world around him thought he should be like +• The impact of Craig's death and funeral on the speaker, and how it has influenced his thoughts on remembering God and living a life of obedience +• Story of Noah's faith and obedience +• Craig's story as a faith hero example +• Radical obedience and bold proclamation +• Remembering one's creator and persevering in faith +• Prayer for boldness and living lives that proclaim the gospel +• Song: "How Great Thou Art" +• Reflection on God's love and redemption through Jesus Christ +• Invitation to connect with others after worship service +• Invocations of God's protection and blessing +• Description of Jesus as the Lamb and Lion of Judah +• Prophecy of judgment and reign at the end of the age +• Celebration of Jesus' kingship and victory +• Reference to angels crying out in praise +• Expressions of worship and thanksgiving \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - July 23, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - July 23, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..4957585cf91e58d3e0ed9309b635d5888237bb82 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - July 23, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1026 @@ +[0.00 --> 9.22] Now you stand before the banner, interceding for your own. +[9.72 --> 17.00] From each tribe and tongue and nation, you are leading sinners home. +[19.42 --> 22.80] You're the author of creation. +[23.62 --> 27.04] You're the Lord of every man. +[27.04 --> 33.10] And your cry of love rings out across the land. +[34.90 --> 38.84] You're the author of creation. +[39.72 --> 43.08] You're the Lord of every man. +[43.66 --> 49.40] And your cry of love rings out across the land. +[57.04 --> 87.02] You're the Lord of every man. +[87.04 --> 117.02] You're the Lord of every man. +[117.02 --> 119.68] From that darkness we were waiting. +[120.32 --> 123.38] Without hope, without light. +[124.08 --> 126.78] Till from heaven you came running. +[127.36 --> 130.74] There was mercy in your arms. +[131.02 --> 134.06] To fulfill the law and promise. +[134.06 --> 137.06] To a virgin came the word. +[137.06 --> 141.04] From a throne of endless glory. +[141.04 --> 144.04] To a cradle in the dirt. +[144.04 --> 145.04] Praise the Father. +[145.04 --> 146.04] Praise the Son. +[146.04 --> 148.04] Praise the Spirit. +[148.04 --> 153.04] Praise the Father. +[153.04 --> 155.04] Praise the Son. +[155.04 --> 157.04] Praise the Spirit. +[157.04 --> 161.04] Praise the Spirit. +[161.04 --> 164.04] Three in one. +[164.04 --> 165.72] Praise the Son. +[165.72 --> 168.90] Praise the Spirit. +[168.90 --> 169.72] 1968. +[169.72 --> 171.76] Praise the Lord. +[171.76 --> 173.92] Praise the Spirit. +[173.92 --> 174.82] Praise the Lord. +[174.82 --> 176.32] Praise the Son. +[176.32 --> 179.36] of His. +[182.96 --> 186.86] To reveal the kingdom coming +[186.86 --> 190.34] and to reconcile the lost, +[190.90 --> 193.84] to redeem the whole creation, +[194.40 --> 197.46] you did not despise the cross. +[197.46 --> 201.10] For even in your suffering, +[201.50 --> 204.52] you sought to the other side, +[204.52 --> 207.94] knowing this was our salvation, +[208.54 --> 211.76] Jesus, for our sake you died. +[217.76 --> 224.28] Praise the Father, praise the Son, +[224.28 --> 231.28] praise the Spirit, three in one. +[231.28 --> 237.74] God of glory, majesty, +[238.74 --> 246.34] praise forever to the King of kings. +[246.34 --> 253.96] In the morning that He rose, +[253.96 --> 257.48] all of heaven held its breath, +[257.48 --> 260.92] till that stone was moved for good, +[261.30 --> 264.62] for the Lamb had conquered death. +[264.62 --> 268.10] And the dead rose from their tombs, +[268.10 --> 271.58] and the angels stood in awe. +[271.58 --> 275.14] For the souls of all who'd come +[275.14 --> 278.64] to the Father are restored. +[279.08 --> 282.12] And the church of Christ was born, +[282.62 --> 285.74] then the Spirit lit the flame. +[285.74 --> 289.20] Now this gospel truth of old, +[289.20 --> 290.92] shall not kneel, +[290.92 --> 292.76] shall not faint. +[292.76 --> 296.32] By His blood and in His name, +[296.32 --> 299.70] in His freedom I am free. +[299.70 --> 303.38] For the love of Jesus Christ, +[303.38 --> 307.76] who has resurrected me. +[307.76 --> 316.22] Praise the Father, +[316.22 --> 319.22] praise the Son, +[319.22 --> 323.32] praise the Spirit, +[323.32 --> 326.82] three in one. +[326.82 --> 333.00] God of glory, majesty, +[333.00 --> 334.78] praise the Son, +[334.78 --> 340.90] praise forever to the King of kings. +[340.90 --> 348.34] Praise forever to the King of kings. +[363.00 --> 381.42] and the King of kings. +[381.42 --> 385.04] And the King of kings is operated, +[385.04 --> 387.06] to the Holy, +[387.06 --> 390.52] and the ace member of kings is +[390.52 --> 390.70] cam Wardah, +[390.70 --> 391.52] many rojits +[391.52 --> 392.64] with reminder of the King of kings. +[392.64 --> 395.88] above all things. +[395.88 --> 404.98] Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with you, God. +[405.54 --> 414.34] In all things, in all ways, walk humbly with you, God. +[415.10 --> 422.62] It all comes down to this, to be your hands and feet. +[422.64 --> 427.84] Good news to all the world. +[428.62 --> 432.90] Oh, the truth will set us free. +[433.86 --> 442.22] Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with you, God. +[442.90 --> 451.64] In all things, in all ways, walk humbly with you, God. +[451.64 --> 456.84] It's beauty for ashes, it's mourning and dancing. +[457.22 --> 461.52] It's closer and closer, the kingdom of heaven. +[461.96 --> 466.10] Beauty for ashes, it's mourning and dancing. +[466.54 --> 470.84] It's closer and closer, the kingdom of heaven. +[470.84 --> 484.04] And years from now, we'll see. +[484.04 --> 488.30] The fruit our hands are sown. +[489.86 --> 492.78] Faith just like a seed. +[492.78 --> 499.20] The only way it grows. +[499.20 --> 499.22] The only way it grows. +[499.22 --> 517.22] Ecstasy, love mercy, walk humbly with you, God. +[517.22 --> 526.64] In all things, in all ways, walk humbly with you, God. +[526.64 --> 527.64] Amen. +[556.64 --> 558.64] Amen. +[586.64 --> 588.64] Amen. +[616.64 --> 626.42] Stay away. +[626.42 --> 628.88] How about now? +[628.88 --> 630.88] How about... +[630.88 --> 649.52] It's all right. +[649.52 --> 651.72] It shouldn't be. +[651.94 --> 652.66] Oh, there we go. +[653.56 --> 653.96] Yay. +[657.56 --> 658.56] Way to go, Courtney. +[658.84 --> 659.22] All right. +[660.88 --> 661.88] I'm... +[661.88 --> 664.02] Wes gave me two thumbs up, so that must mean it's working. +[665.24 --> 665.72] Okay. +[666.02 --> 666.78] Good morning. +[668.42 --> 670.46] Welcome to the entertainment. +[671.66 --> 672.72] My name is Chris. +[672.84 --> 679.46] If you're a visitor here, I'm one of the pastors, and as we gather for worship, we come as those +[679.46 --> 682.00] who need God and who rely on Him. +[682.08 --> 687.50] We come to sing His praises and to hear from Him, and so I just want to thank you for joining +[687.50 --> 690.30] us this Sunday for worship. +[690.88 --> 696.40] As we gather together, we are welcomed by God, and we do so in community. +[696.86 --> 701.02] And so I'm going to invite you to stand, that we can receive God's greeting. +[701.66 --> 705.60] And then following God's greeting, I'm going to just encourage you to turn to those around +[705.60 --> 708.56] you and welcome them into worship as well. +[708.56 --> 711.78] And so, receive the greeting of our good God. +[713.28 --> 720.00] Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, His Son, +[720.26 --> 724.24] and our Savior, through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[724.24 --> 725.72] Amen. +[725.72 --> 725.76] Amen. +[725.96 --> 726.08] Amen. +[726.08 --> 728.50] I'm父, focused on this Shaddai, the glory, and what we may call you and worship and to the Lord Jesus Christ, +[728.50 --> 736.68] and to be here group in the Lord Jesus Christ, and to be here group in the Lord Jesus Christ, +[736.68 --> 750.58] and to be here group in the Lord Jesus Christ, Naünüz, and to be here. +[750.58 --> 765.52] Our call to worship this morning is coming from Ephesians 1, +[765.98 --> 767.18] where it says, +[767.40 --> 771.22] Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, +[771.54 --> 774.02] who has blessed us in the heavenly realms +[774.02 --> 776.98] with every spiritual blessing in Christ. +[776.98 --> 781.18] For he chose us in him before the creation of the world +[781.18 --> 784.26] to be holy and blameless in his sight. +[785.02 --> 791.02] In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ +[791.02 --> 794.40] in accordance with his pleasure and will. +[795.28 --> 798.90] Let's raise our voices and worship our heavenly Father this morning +[798.90 --> 802.42] who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ. +[806.98 --> 826.90] Come all you weary, come all you thirsty, +[826.90 --> 831.74] Come to the well that never comes to life, +[831.96 --> 837.76] Drink of the water, come and thirst no more. +[841.04 --> 845.70] Come all you sinners, come all you thirsty, +[846.20 --> 850.38] Come to the stable he wills at his throne, +[850.38 --> 856.62] Taste all his goodness, find what your earth will be for. +[856.62 --> 886.60] Come and worship不能, +[886.60 --> 893.88] is +[910.04 --> 911.88] pong +[916.60 --> 931.56] For all came, forever defeated, now it is found, a walking in freedom for God so loved, God so loved the world. +[931.56 --> 951.56] Praise God, praise God, from whom all blessings flow, praise Him, praise Him, for the wonders of His love. +[951.56 --> 970.56] Praise God, praise God, round through all blessings flow, praise Him, praise Him, for the wonders of His love. +[970.56 --> 1000.54] For all came, forever defeated, now it is found, a walking in freedom for God so loved, God so loved, the world that He gave us is one and only time to save us. +[1000.54 --> 1017.54] For all came, forever defeated, now it is found, a walking in freedom for God so loved, God so loved, the world. +[1017.54 --> 1035.54] Bring all your failures, bring your attentions, come lay them down at the foot of the cross, Jesus is waiting, God so loved, the world. +[1035.54 --> 1037.54] Amen. +[1037.54 --> 1039.54] Amen. +[1067.54 --> 1069.54] Amen. +[1097.54 --> 1099.54] Amen. +[1127.54 --> 1129.54] Amen. +[1157.54 --> 1159.54] Amen. +[1187.54 --> 1189.54] Amen. +[1217.54 --> 1218.84] You may be seated. +[1223.84 --> 1226.18] Acts 3, verse 19 says, +[1226.90 --> 1231.60] Repent then and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, +[1232.38 --> 1235.02] that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. +[1236.30 --> 1239.16] For me, the summer has always been a time of refreshing, +[1239.84 --> 1244.20] but more a refreshment from, like, daily routines +[1244.20 --> 1248.00] and a time to kind of refocus and re-energize. +[1248.62 --> 1252.58] But I rarely think of it as a time of spiritual refreshing. +[1252.80 --> 1253.12] I don't know. +[1253.40 --> 1258.26] Life has been busy, and so you kind of relax from your daily routine, +[1258.40 --> 1260.18] but I don't see it so much that way. +[1261.40 --> 1264.60] But I was wondering if we could do, as Acts was saying, +[1264.84 --> 1267.94] repent and turn to God so that our sins may be wiped out, +[1268.28 --> 1270.38] that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. +[1270.38 --> 1275.36] I think then we can enjoy everything Christ has accomplished for us, +[1275.46 --> 1277.98] and we can rest in the victory that he's won. +[1279.30 --> 1281.62] Now, Doreen and I have been reading a book called +[1281.62 --> 1283.76] Seeking God's Face for Our Devotions, +[1284.18 --> 1288.06] and I found a prayer that kind of I've been reflecting on, +[1288.12 --> 1289.88] kind of chewing on the last sort of month, +[1290.54 --> 1295.98] and I would like to use that as a prayer of rededication kind of +[1295.98 --> 1297.14] and confession. +[1299.08 --> 1300.16] Let's bow in prayer. +[1300.38 --> 1302.48] Lord of the Sabbath, +[1303.42 --> 1308.02] we can faithfully observe a day of rest and yet miss its point. +[1308.96 --> 1310.98] Your rest is the goal of life. +[1311.22 --> 1313.68] It's what you intended for all of creation, +[1313.92 --> 1316.80] to know you and to enjoy all your goodness. +[1317.64 --> 1320.46] Thank you for the gospel invitation to catch our breath, +[1321.06 --> 1323.06] to stop all our striving, +[1323.06 --> 1326.40] and to enjoy everything accomplished for us in Jesus. +[1326.92 --> 1328.14] In his name we pray. +[1328.50 --> 1328.78] Amen. +[1330.38 --> 1333.48] Let's rise together and sing of God's goodness. +[1333.48 --> 1335.42] Imp Spielımız +[1335.42 --> 1365.40] piano plays softly +[1365.42 --> 1370.04] Oh, your mercy never fails me +[1370.04 --> 1376.12] All my days I've been held in your hands +[1376.12 --> 1380.24] From the moment that I wake up +[1380.24 --> 1383.60] Till I lay my head +[1383.60 --> 1389.46] I will sing of the goodness of God +[1389.46 --> 1396.16] All my life you have been faithful +[1396.16 --> 1403.46] All my life you have been so solid +[1403.46 --> 1409.38] With every breath that I have made for +[1409.38 --> 1416.08] I will sing of the goodness of God +[1416.08 --> 1419.34] You're born +[1419.34 --> 1424.84] You have led me through my road +[1424.84 --> 1427.10] And I miss you +[1427.10 --> 1430.46] You are close like no other +[1430.46 --> 1433.94] I know you as a father +[1433.94 --> 1438.10] I know you as a friend +[1438.10 --> 1443.84] And I will sing of the goodness of God +[1443.84 --> 1450.54] And all my life you have been faithful +[1450.54 --> 1458.84] And all my life you have been so, so good +[1458.84 --> 1463.34] With every breath that I have made for +[1463.34 --> 1469.96] I will sing of the goodness of God +[1469.96 --> 1475.08] Your goodness is running out +[1475.08 --> 1477.96] It's running out with me +[1477.96 --> 1481.56] Your goodness is running out +[1481.56 --> 1484.46] It's running out with me +[1484.46 --> 1486.60] With my life laid down +[1486.60 --> 1488.28] I'll surrender now +[1488.28 --> 1491.16] I'll kill you every day +[1491.16 --> 1494.58] Your goodness is running out +[1494.58 --> 1497.28] It's running out to me +[1497.28 --> 1501.20] Your goodness is running out +[1501.20 --> 1503.88] It's running out to me +[1503.88 --> 1505.70] Your goodness is running out +[1505.70 --> 1507.62] Your goodness is running out +[1507.62 --> 1510.28] It's running out to me +[1510.28 --> 1512.52] My life laid down +[1512.52 --> 1514.18] I'll surrender now +[1514.18 --> 1516.14] I'll give you everything +[1516.14 --> 1520.44] Your goodness is running out +[1520.44 --> 1523.54] It's running out to me +[1523.54 --> 1533.64] You have been faithful +[1533.64 --> 1542.14] All my life you have been so, so good +[1542.14 --> 1546.16] And every breath that I am able +[1546.16 --> 1552.64] I will sing of the goodness of God +[1552.64 --> 1559.08] I will sing of the goodness of God +[1559.08 --> 1559.66] I will sing of the goodness of God +[1559.66 --> 1566.10] I will sing of the goodness of God +[1566.10 --> 1574.54] Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring +[1574.54 --> 1588.98] Worthy of every breath we could ever bring +[1588.98 --> 1601.42] Worthy of every breath we could ever bring +[1601.42 --> 1603.42] We live with you +[1603.42 --> 1615.86] Jesus, the name of every breath we could ever bring +[1615.86 --> 1622.80] Jesus, the only one who could ever sing +[1622.80 --> 1628.92] Worthy of every breath we could ever bring +[1628.92 --> 1630.36] We live with you +[1630.36 --> 1631.36] We live with you +[1631.36 --> 1632.36] We live with you +[1632.36 --> 1633.36] We live with you +[1633.36 --> 1634.36] We live with you +[1634.36 --> 1641.80] Holy, there is no one like you +[1641.80 --> 1645.08] There is none beside you +[1645.08 --> 1649.64] Open up my eyes in wonder +[1649.64 --> 1651.08] And show me +[1651.08 --> 1653.20] And show me who you are +[1653.20 --> 1654.90] And fill me +[1654.90 --> 1656.08] With your heart +[1656.08 --> 1658.08] And lead me +[1658.08 --> 1664.08] In your heart to those around me +[1664.08 --> 1674.52] Jesus, the name of every breath we could ever bring +[1674.52 --> 1676.96] Jesus, the name of every breath we could ever bring +[1676.96 --> 1681.96] Jesus, the only one who could ever sing +[1681.96 --> 1687.96] Worthy of every breath we could ever bring +[1687.96 --> 1688.96] We live with you +[1688.96 --> 1690.96] We live with you +[1690.96 --> 1693.96] We live with you +[1693.96 --> 1701.24] Holy, there is no one like you +[1701.24 --> 1704.68] There is none beside you +[1704.68 --> 1708.68] Open up my eyes in wonder +[1708.68 --> 1712.56] And show me who you are +[1712.56 --> 1715.82] And fill me with your heart +[1715.82 --> 1717.46] And lead me +[1717.46 --> 1722.36] In your love to hold around me +[1722.36 --> 1752.34] I will, will, will, by my heart +[1752.34 --> 1755.08] Upon your love +[1755.08 --> 1759.78] It is a birth foundation +[1759.78 --> 1764.78] And I will, will, by my heart +[1764.78 --> 1767.90] Give you a love +[1767.90 --> 1773.16] And I will not be shaken +[1773.16 --> 1777.66] And I will, will, by my heart +[1777.66 --> 1780.78] Upon your love +[1780.78 --> 1790.22] There is no one like you +[1790.22 --> 1793.22] There is none beside you +[1793.22 --> 1806.66] There is none beside you +[1806.66 --> 1810.66] Open up my eyes in wonder +[1810.66 --> 1815.66] And show me who you are +[1815.66 --> 1818.66] And fill me with your heart +[1818.66 --> 1825.10] And your love to hold around me +[1825.10 --> 1828.60] I will, will, by my heart +[1828.60 --> 1851.14] Good morning, congregation. +[1852.46 --> 1855.34] I'm here on behalf of the deacons. +[1855.46 --> 1856.38] Clem will be up shortly. +[1856.38 --> 1862.38] First of all, I just want to acknowledge that I'm here representing the Refugee Sponsorship Committee. +[1863.16 --> 1867.44] But we've got some very special guests with us this morning. +[1868.18 --> 1876.44] And so Sebastian and Sandy, why don't you stand up with Sarah and your little daughter there, Julieta? +[1877.12 --> 1878.00] Can you stand? +[1878.24 --> 1878.76] All right. +[1879.88 --> 1883.10] So they, yes, it's good to see you here. +[1883.10 --> 1886.98] All right. +[1887.02 --> 1889.10] I'm just going to read the letter that you gave to Pearl. +[1889.28 --> 1889.70] All right. +[1889.74 --> 1890.80] So you may sit down. +[1891.10 --> 1897.08] So 16 months ago today, we arrived to the doors of the church looking for help for our family. +[1897.08 --> 1901.44] Very kindly, Pastor Chris and Kevin were willing to take us in. +[1901.98 --> 1908.84] And even though the language barrier was hard, they listened to us attentively, trying to find a solution. +[1909.38 --> 1911.30] And after many phone calls, they formed us. +[1911.38 --> 1913.68] There was a family willing to offer a space in their home. +[1913.70 --> 1915.30] And that was John and Pearl Denhaan. +[1915.30 --> 1921.74] Anyway, the following weekend, we went to church and everyone there welcomed us with a smile. +[1921.92 --> 1926.58] Others with a hug, wishing that everything would be just fine for our family. +[1927.36 --> 1931.08] The long language was not an impediment to feeling blessed. +[1932.40 --> 1936.08] There's other acknowledgements in this thing, so I'll just kind of shorten it a bit. +[1936.08 --> 1941.34] There are many of you we would like to thank, but we do not remember your name. +[1941.46 --> 1943.58] Even so, you will always be in our hearts. +[1943.96 --> 1946.48] Thanks for being so unconditional with our family. +[1947.26 --> 1951.30] Today, we'd love to share with you a very exciting and joyful news. +[1951.84 --> 1955.18] On January 31, we went to court and we were accepted. +[1955.84 --> 1960.18] So they came here not as refugees but as asylum seekers. +[1960.18 --> 1966.74] Anyway, we are currently in the process of permanent residence, so this is a very important step they've made. +[1967.12 --> 1969.62] And we feel blessed for being able to make it. +[1969.94 --> 1975.74] We indeed have a merciful God and truly appreciate each and every one of you for your prayers. +[1976.32 --> 1982.08] Of course, especially to John and Pearl, who housed them, and for bringing us the opportunity of meeting them +[1982.08 --> 1986.08] and gifting us their help and patience for this dream to become real. +[1986.08 --> 1992.08] So this is a blessing to all of us as a church, you know, and we feel it and we experience it. +[1992.24 --> 1993.30] And we love you. +[1993.82 --> 1997.18] Yeah, thank you very much for this beautiful, beautiful letter. +[1997.68 --> 1998.88] It's a wonderful ministry. +[1999.44 --> 2001.82] Let's give them another warm welcome. +[2006.82 --> 2012.44] So we currently are in negotiations with World Renew at application for the Niemer family. +[2012.44 --> 2016.14] This is a mother and father who are stuck in Lebanon from Syria. +[2016.44 --> 2020.06] And they have two children, a girl 14, a boy 11. +[2020.82 --> 2026.76] And we expect that within the year, probably closer to a year, they will be arriving. +[2027.62 --> 2029.90] World Renew has a very high success rate. +[2030.06 --> 2032.62] Their application has been accepted by Canada. +[2032.62 --> 2039.62] And so it just needs some in-depth looking into and making sure they meet all the criteria. +[2039.84 --> 2041.62] So it looks very, very good. +[2041.94 --> 2043.90] So we're going to need money for that, of course. +[2044.10 --> 2045.96] And that's why today's collection. +[2046.62 --> 2049.60] So we have about 15,000 in the bank. +[2050.06 --> 2051.98] We probably need close to 40. +[2052.54 --> 2054.72] And so there's going to be a huge need. +[2054.78 --> 2056.86] But this congregation has always met the need. +[2057.34 --> 2061.22] God works in our hearts to give us when we're ready to give. +[2061.22 --> 2063.48] So thank you. +[2067.86 --> 2068.74] Thanks, Peter. +[2070.04 --> 2070.96] Thank you, Peter. +[2072.72 --> 2073.54] Good morning. +[2073.62 --> 2074.44] My name is Clem. +[2075.30 --> 2081.08] And next week's offering is for Advocate, also known as Hope for Women Pregnancy Services. +[2082.52 --> 2087.60] And, yeah, they service so many women in the community, especially these days. +[2087.60 --> 2090.12] And thank you for your continued giving. +[2090.12 --> 2090.22] Thank you. +[2090.22 --> 2090.28] Thank you. +[2090.28 --> 2090.30] Thank you. +[2117.60 --> 2118.88] Thank you. +[2130.46 --> 2141.80] Thank you. +[2141.80 --> 2146.08] Heaven's mercy see +[2146.08 --> 2152.02] Worthy is love +[2152.02 --> 2155.48] Lamb who was slain +[2155.48 --> 2159.32] Holy, holy is He +[2159.32 --> 2165.08] Sing a new song +[2165.08 --> 2168.28] To Him who's hit song +[2168.28 --> 2172.38] Heaven's mercy see +[2172.38 --> 2177.98] Holy, holy, holy +[2177.98 --> 2180.84] Is our Lord God Almighty +[2180.84 --> 2186.28] Who was and is and is and is and is and is +[2186.28 --> 2191.12] With all creation I sing +[2191.12 --> 2194.10] Thanks to the King of Kings +[2194.10 --> 2196.80] You are my everything +[2196.80 --> 2200.90] And I will adore you +[2200.90 --> 2216.80] Oh, the great bones +[2217.48 --> 2219.46] Of living color +[2219.46 --> 2222.46] Flashes of lightning +[2222.46 --> 2224.56] Flashes of lightning +[2224.56 --> 2228.60] Blessing and honor +[2228.60 --> 2229.96] Strengthen +[2229.96 --> 2232.56] Glory and power be +[2232.56 --> 2237.56] To the only wise me +[2237.56 --> 2240.46] Let's rise and sing +[2240.56 --> 2242.72] Behold, be holy +[2242.72 --> 2245.82] Is the Lord God Almighty +[2245.82 --> 2249.04] Who was and is and is and is +[2249.04 --> 2250.24] To run +[2250.24 --> 2256.10] For all creation I sing +[2256.10 --> 2258.82] Praise to the King of Kings +[2258.82 --> 2261.82] You are my everything +[2261.82 --> 2265.92] And I will adore you +[2265.92 --> 2280.92] Filled with wonder +[2280.92 --> 2285.02] Awestruck wonder +[2285.02 --> 2291.02] At the mention of your name +[2291.02 --> 2295.02] Filled with wonder +[2295.02 --> 2298.02] Awestruck wonder +[2298.02 --> 2304.02] At the mention of your name +[2304.02 --> 2306.12] Jesus +[2306.12 --> 2307.12] Jesus +[2307.12 --> 2308.12] Jesus +[2308.12 --> 2309.12] Your kingdom's power +[2309.12 --> 2312.12] Every living water +[2312.12 --> 2316.12] Such a marvelous mystery +[2316.12 --> 2322.12] Holy, holy, holy +[2322.12 --> 2325.12] Is thy Lord God Almighty +[2325.12 --> 2330.12] Who all the years and years will come +[2330.12 --> 2335.52] With all creation I sing +[2335.52 --> 2338.22] Praise to the King of Kings +[2338.22 --> 2341.22] You are my everything +[2341.22 --> 2345.22] And I will adore you +[2345.22 --> 2367.00] As people are making their way to their seats +[2367.00 --> 2370.58] I want to invite the littlest among us up to the front +[2370.58 --> 2375.18] And so if you are aged three to five +[2375.18 --> 2376.64] Or kindergarten age +[2376.64 --> 2379.56] Whether you are going into kindergarten +[2379.56 --> 2380.64] Or just finished kindergarten +[2380.64 --> 2382.08] Or whatever the case may be +[2382.08 --> 2383.76] Come on up to the front +[2383.76 --> 2385.70] We're going to welcome you here +[2385.70 --> 2387.82] We're going to do a children's blessing +[2387.82 --> 2389.06] Do you guys know what that means? +[2390.38 --> 2390.64] Yeah? +[2391.16 --> 2392.16] Are you going to help us? +[2392.58 --> 2393.44] That would be great +[2393.44 --> 2395.30] So we're going to do a blessing +[2395.30 --> 2398.04] And then for those of you who would like +[2398.04 --> 2401.06] There's going to be some children's worship time +[2401.06 --> 2401.94] For you +[2401.94 --> 2403.30] So you can make your way out +[2403.30 --> 2404.78] There will be a teacher who will take you +[2404.78 --> 2406.06] And lead you there +[2406.06 --> 2407.88] Before you go +[2407.88 --> 2408.76] Can we pray together? +[2409.66 --> 2410.32] All right +[2410.32 --> 2412.14] Levi, you want to help us pray? +[2413.66 --> 2414.30] No? Okay +[2414.30 --> 2415.70] Fold your hands and we'll just pray +[2415.70 --> 2418.62] You want to help me? +[2419.14 --> 2419.92] Okay, stand up here +[2419.92 --> 2424.04] Hold my hand +[2424.04 --> 2425.38] Let's pray +[2425.38 --> 2429.00] Lord Jesus, we pray for these little ones +[2429.00 --> 2431.98] Asking that you would show yourself to them +[2431.98 --> 2435.52] Bless them in their children's worship time together +[2435.52 --> 2437.52] We pray this, Jesus, in your name alone +[2437.52 --> 2438.92] Amen +[2438.92 --> 2439.22] Amen +[2439.22 --> 2439.86] Good work +[2439.86 --> 2442.18] Okay, why don't you guys stand up together +[2442.18 --> 2444.92] All of you can stand up as well +[2444.92 --> 2446.72] We're going to hold our hands up +[2446.72 --> 2448.18] We're going to say, the Lord be with you +[2448.18 --> 2450.82] And then the congregation will respond +[2450.82 --> 2454.72] So together we say, the Lord be with you +[2454.72 --> 2456.36] And also with you +[2456.36 --> 2457.50] Excellent, thanks, Isla +[2457.50 --> 2461.20] Thank you +[2461.20 --> 2462.02] Amen +[2462.02 --> 2462.04] Amen +[2462.04 --> 2464.10] Amen +[2464.22 --> 2465.26] Amen +[2465.26 --> 2466.26] Amen +[2466.26 --> 2467.86] Amen +[2480.46 --> 2481.02] Amen +[2481.02 --> 2482.56] Amen +[2482.56 --> 2483.04] Amen +[2483.04 --> 2485.14] Amen +[2485.14 --> 2486.28] Amen +[2486.28 --> 2486.78] Amen +[2486.78 --> 2486.88] Amen +[2486.88 --> 2487.22] Amen +[2487.22 --> 2507.52] um before oh there we go hello everyone good morning my name is sarah i will be bringing um +[2507.52 --> 2514.82] congregational prayer um today and before i begin i'm just gonna get my notes up here +[2514.82 --> 2521.86] so i know what i'm talking about um before i begin just want to bring to your attention that +[2521.86 --> 2528.02] daniel howling's father had a fall um and at this point what we know is that he's in the hospital +[2528.02 --> 2533.94] um so keep him in your prayers and let's bring our prayers to the lord +[2533.94 --> 2544.12] our father our father in heaven our god and king +[2544.82 --> 2551.56] great are you lord above abundant is your strength and infinite your understanding +[2551.56 --> 2560.64] you are so so good to us you care for each person in this place on this earth and so we bring before +[2560.64 --> 2569.58] you our cares knowing and trusting you hear us and never leave nor forsake us to rejoice always pray +[2569.58 --> 2575.22] continually and give thanks in all circumstances we come together as a community in prayer +[2576.32 --> 2580.10] lifting each other up through the joys and through the heartaches +[2580.10 --> 2587.82] god i pray over every person in this congregation this community this family +[2587.82 --> 2597.02] you see every person sitting here and you see every person who is not some are not here because they are away +[2597.02 --> 2604.70] spending time with family on vacation with friends taking a break from the labors of work and other life responsibilities +[2604.70 --> 2612.44] god i pray for safety over the travels to and from spaces of rest and play this summer +[2612.44 --> 2626.44] i also pray that as they as we experience a physical and mental rest that you would beckon us to yourself to experience a spiritual rest +[2626.44 --> 2633.18] one that surpasses the station of work and play and cuts through the restless spirit +[2633.18 --> 2638.34] a rest that rather comes through the labor of disciplined rhythms with you +[2638.34 --> 2648.18] for even youths shall faint and be weary and young men shall fall exhausted but they who wait for you oh lord +[2648.18 --> 2658.74] shall renew their strength they shall mount up with wings like eagles they shall run and not be weary they shall walk and not faint +[2658.74 --> 2666.18] we pray also for those who aren't attending right now for reasons known or unknown +[2666.18 --> 2673.10] for young families who work through getting ready on sunday morning and the struggle that can be +[2673.10 --> 2676.28] we pray for those who are not going to be trying to be trying to be trying to decide if it's worth making the trek to church +[2676.28 --> 2681.50] we pray for those who can't be here due to physical reasons +[2681.50 --> 2686.78] we pray that they commune with you through this time of worship online +[2686.78 --> 2689.62] and know that we hold them in our prayers +[2689.62 --> 2694.60] we raise to you specific requests +[2694.60 --> 2697.14] we pray for daniel howling's father +[2697.14 --> 2698.40] who had a fall +[2698.40 --> 2701.72] who we we hear is in the hospital +[2701.72 --> 2705.26] we pray for whatever the situation is right now +[2705.26 --> 2709.24] for wisdom for the medical staff caring for him +[2709.24 --> 2711.72] and for comfort and peace for his family +[2711.72 --> 2715.52] and for for whatever pain he may be feeling +[2715.52 --> 2718.26] god we pray we pray for daniel +[2718.26 --> 2722.12] we also pray for +[2722.12 --> 2723.88] strained relationships +[2723.88 --> 2726.24] we think of louise condos +[2726.24 --> 2729.78] her parents and brother and sister-in-law +[2729.78 --> 2732.18] we pray for their relationship +[2732.18 --> 2737.86] please we we pray that you would soften their hearts +[2737.86 --> 2741.86] we pray for patience for understanding and respect +[2741.86 --> 2748.18] we pray this for other families that may be experiencing this +[2748.18 --> 2754.82] we pray that that you would bring them together +[2754.82 --> 2758.02] in ways that surpass maybe the hurt +[2758.02 --> 2760.76] that has been that has been said +[2760.76 --> 2762.46] that has been experienced god +[2762.46 --> 2768.58] we pray that that you would put your healing hand on those relationships lord +[2768.58 --> 2782.10] we pray specifically again for louise and housing situation for her brother that he will find a good job in pretoria +[2782.10 --> 2783.94] pretoria +[2783.94 --> 2794.52] we also pray for amy bonkers who recently had a corneagraph transplant surgery on her right eye +[2794.52 --> 2798.12] the healing process has been slow +[2798.12 --> 2803.96] and we know that slow healing requires a lot of patience +[2803.96 --> 2811.64] and amy has spent a lot of time lying on her on her bed flat on her bed and resting +[2811.64 --> 2819.80] and so we pray for patience and for complete healing during this process +[2819.80 --> 2831.16] we also pray that during these times when our family our church family is experiencing +[2831.16 --> 2838.84] is experiencing hurt is experiencing medical issues when they can't be here with us +[2838.84 --> 2844.36] that you would stir our hearts to think of them and to reach out to them and talk to them lord +[2844.36 --> 2846.28] and connect with them and see how they're doing +[2848.76 --> 2858.92] god we we bring some things of praise we praise and give thanks that class teesmaker is home from the hospital +[2858.92 --> 2867.24] um we pray for um his family and for him um and thank you that he is now home +[2867.24 --> 2874.84] um we also thank you that ellen white is also home from the hospital um from a very long road +[2874.84 --> 2883.16] of being in the hospital and we pray that um you continue to to be with her on this road of recovery that +[2883.16 --> 2888.20] she is still on um and for the arrangement of proper home care lord +[2888.20 --> 2895.80] uh we also lift up marguerite shown uh we pray for patience and for strength um +[2896.84 --> 2901.08] as she is managing her pain and going through the process of surgery +[2904.52 --> 2910.84] we also lift to you general prayers for those in our congregation we think of +[2910.84 --> 2920.44] um those who are caring for their aging parents um we know that this this can be an absolutely +[2920.44 --> 2926.28] beautiful and rewarding thing to be spending time with parents but we also know that it can be +[2926.28 --> 2935.08] incredibly taxing lord and so we pray for patience for strength for moments of relief when others can +[2935.08 --> 2944.92] come in and help um and we pray for for that process and for uh the relationships between children and their aging parents +[2947.80 --> 2955.72] we also continue to pray for those who mourn the loss of loved ones those who have recently passed +[2955.72 --> 2967.88] those who have passed maybe many years ago lord this kind of pain the pain of not seeing them again the pain of +[2967.88 --> 2975.08] not hearing their voice again not seeing their face again it is very very deep and very hard +[2975.08 --> 2986.92] and we know that that that pain doesn't necessarily just go away but we pray for for moments of joy and +[2986.92 --> 2995.08] remembering remembering the beautiful people in our lives who have passed and in that pain god i provide +[2995.08 --> 3000.44] i pray that you provide comfort for them um those who have have lost their loved ones +[3000.44 --> 3010.28] god i also bring before you those who experience who are experiencing chronic pain or those who are +[3010.28 --> 3017.40] struggling with their mental health these long-term challenges sometimes go unnoticed or hidden +[3019.08 --> 3022.84] maybe even these chronic struggles are a barrier for attending church +[3024.92 --> 3029.96] when poor mental health is impacting someone's life we know that those who are closest +[3029.96 --> 3035.96] walking alongside them also need community and support and they need your rest oh lord +[3039.00 --> 3047.64] i pray for other hidden struggles that maybe few people or no one but the one hurting knows about +[3049.16 --> 3054.60] not all struggles need to or can be shared publicly but all struggling need support +[3054.60 --> 3063.32] i pray that in this community you would build up and current and equip us to listen well and support +[3064.20 --> 3071.48] others as an outflow of your love to sit with to cry with to walk through the hardship with someone +[3075.08 --> 3079.00] i also want to pray for the guests that may be here or listening online +[3079.00 --> 3088.04] even if we don't know their need in prayer lord you know the beautiful thing is you connect us all as +[3088.04 --> 3098.28] brothers and sisters in christ not bound to one building but bound by your love we're all sinners and we all need you +[3098.28 --> 3103.08] desperately so we gather here this morning to hear your word spoken to us +[3103.08 --> 3109.24] i pray that you open our ears and our hearts to hear you speaking to us lord +[3110.76 --> 3113.32] as pastor chris leads us in studying your word +[3114.36 --> 3121.80] i pray over him and what he has prepared on the faith hero noah may your holy spirit move in our hearts to +[3121.80 --> 3135.80] receive your word in jesus name we pray amen +[3135.80 --> 3160.04] continue our series looking at different faith heroes in the bible and in our life and as sarah said +[3160.04 --> 3168.60] indeed we're going to look at the story of noah noah's story is recorded for us in the book of genesis +[3170.52 --> 3174.84] which is the very first book of the bible and so if you're going to follow along i encourage you to do +[3174.84 --> 3183.72] that and just um open it up to the first book noah's story is found in chapters 6 through 9 +[3183.72 --> 3192.76] we're not going to read all of that although in a moment i will go through um and uh recap the story +[3192.76 --> 3198.60] but we are going to read one small portion of it this is the beginning uh we're going to read from +[3198.60 --> 3203.96] chapter 6 starting at verse 9 and then we'll read through the end of that chapter to verse 22. +[3205.16 --> 3210.28] I encourage you to have a bible open in front of you we're going to refer back and flip through in a +[3210.28 --> 3220.76] bunch of places um and so you can follow along there let's read together this is the account of +[3220.76 --> 3230.60] noah and his family noah was a righteous man blameless among the people of his time and he walked faithfully +[3230.60 --> 3240.12] with god noah had three sons shem ham and japheth now the earth was corrupt in god's sight and was +[3240.12 --> 3246.92] full of violence god saw how corrupt the earth had become for all the people on earth had corrupted +[3246.92 --> 3254.84] their ways so god said to noah i am going to put an end to all people for the earth is filled with +[3254.84 --> 3262.36] violence because of them i am surely going to destroy them and the earth so make yourself an ark of cypress +[3262.36 --> 3270.84] wood make rooms in it and coat it with pitch inside and out this is how you are to build it the ark is +[3270.84 --> 3279.80] to be 300 cubits long 50 cubits wide and 30 cubits high make a roof for it leaving below the roof an +[3279.80 --> 3287.72] opening one cubit high all around put a door in the side of the ark and make lower middle and upper decks +[3287.72 --> 3294.92] i'm going to bring the flood waters on earth to destroy all life under the heavens every creature +[3294.92 --> 3301.96] that has the breath of life in it everything on earth will perish but i will establish my covenant +[3301.96 --> 3309.16] with you and you will enter the ark you and your sons and your wife and your son's wives with you +[3310.28 --> 3316.44] you are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures male and female to keep them alive with +[3316.44 --> 3322.60] you two of every kind of bird of every kind of animal and of every kind of creature that moves along +[3322.60 --> 3329.96] the ground will come to you to be kept alive you are to take every kind of food that is to be eaten +[3329.96 --> 3342.04] and stored away as food for you and for them noah did everything just as god commanded him this is the word of the lord +[3346.44 --> 3358.60] this summer we are looking at faith heroes from the bible and then at people in our own lives and stories +[3358.60 --> 3370.44] who show us similar things now this list of faith heroes from the bible comes from hebrews 11 now in the +[3370.44 --> 3380.84] book of hebrews what the author is trying to do as he brings us to this list of faith heroes is to call us +[3381.72 --> 3390.44] as hearers and listeners to persevere that is to persist in faith and life together with jesus +[3392.12 --> 3399.48] we began this series by looking at hebrews 11 verse 1 that says faith is confidence in what we hope for +[3399.48 --> 3408.76] and assurance about what we do not see so faith believes in the future god promised and then faith +[3409.40 --> 3419.16] and faithful living moves you towards that future now what we know from the bible right and we see this in +[3419.16 --> 3428.60] so many different places is that that faith is both a gift freely given by grace and faith and +[3428.60 --> 3433.56] faithful living is a responsibility that you grow and you grow in +[3439.00 --> 3448.84] and so having faith does not mean there will no longer be doubts or that you will have no questions +[3448.84 --> 3459.40] having faith having faith also doesn't mean that life will be easy or that life will be fair or that life +[3459.40 --> 3472.92] will be good instead faith changes what you do when you have doubts faith changes where you go when you have +[3472.92 --> 3483.40] questions faith faith informs who you will listen to when you need answers and then and importantly for us in this series +[3483.96 --> 3495.88] faith is never something you are meant to have and to hold alone right faith is given in community and then by that faith +[3495.88 --> 3506.28] you are given a community the preacher in hebrews 11 says let us consider how we may spur +[3507.08 --> 3509.48] one another toward love and good deeds +[3510.52 --> 3516.92] i said hebrews 11 this is hebrews 10 hebrews 10 let us consider how we may spur one another toward love +[3516.92 --> 3524.20] and good deeds right our job is to encourage each other and to to spur each other on in life and in faith +[3525.24 --> 3532.92] and you can't do that if you're not here you can't do that if you're not together right you can't do that if +[3532.92 --> 3540.52] you're not connected and connecting to each other and the teacher the preacher goes on and he says let us not +[3540.52 --> 3549.16] give up meeting together and then all the more as you see the day approaching that little line all the +[3549.16 --> 3559.08] more as you see the day approaching is critical in my mind because you see we need more of this not less +[3561.08 --> 3565.64] we need more of this connecting and being connected not less of it +[3565.64 --> 3572.44] uh i have a conviction some of you have heard me talk about this before and share this before +[3573.32 --> 3581.72] but as we in the west as we in canada become more and more what's generally called post-christian +[3583.00 --> 3591.16] i believe it's going to be harder and harder for a traditional orthodox bible bible believing christians +[3591.16 --> 3600.20] uh to exist together the context we live in is going to be harder to have our faith in and so +[3600.20 --> 3609.40] because of that it's going to become even more important to have thick and strong and deep communities of +[3609.40 --> 3618.92] faith and so if your experience of faith or of church or of belief is trying to discern the most +[3618.92 --> 3626.52] minimal connection than you can make right how little can i connect with how little can i do +[3627.24 --> 3634.76] how minimally can i contribute to what's going on here i mean with sensitivity but also maybe a little +[3634.76 --> 3641.24] bit of boldness you're thinking in the wrong direction right it's not about minimal standards +[3641.96 --> 3647.88] we need more right we need more life and story and faith together with other christians with other +[3647.88 --> 3659.64] believers not less look this is critical for all of us but i think it is most critical for you young +[3659.64 --> 3667.96] adults who are here right this is so important especially for those of you who are moving away in +[3667.96 --> 3677.00] the fall maybe for the first time right having a faith connection and a faith community that you belong to +[3677.00 --> 3681.56] that you take ownership of that you invest in and that you allow to invest in you +[3685.08 --> 3691.64] that is the greatest predictor of your faith growth and your spiritual well-being over the next few years +[3691.64 --> 3705.48] of your life and i know that some of you have already experienced a little bit of this challenge and some of you have experienced the the critical role that this kind of faith community plays but +[3705.48 --> 3715.96] all of us will experience it more especially as we move outside of the sort of bubble that we were raised in +[3715.96 --> 3720.68] especially as the bubbles that we have lived in get smaller and smaller and smaller +[3722.12 --> 3733.48] let me give you an example of this it used to be the case in our society in our culture that if you wanted to be a leader in the community leader of any kind +[3733.48 --> 3744.52] it was expected that you would be a person of active faith and in the west here that primarily means a christian faith +[3745.32 --> 3752.12] now you can see some of this legacy continuing in the united states in particular in the office of the president +[3752.92 --> 3761.80] right until very recently and maybe even still if you wanted to be president you at least had to say that you believed in god +[3761.80 --> 3769.56] and statistically you polled better if you said you believed in god and were a member of a protestant church +[3770.92 --> 3773.32] now that hasn't been the case in canada for a little while +[3774.76 --> 3784.12] and now again especially if you are 20 something being christian is sometimes considered to be a mark +[3784.12 --> 3792.28] against you and so here that change right what what used to be required for any sort of like social +[3792.28 --> 3798.68] standing any place of prominence in our society is now by many to be considered a liability +[3800.76 --> 3807.40] now i've had people tell me directly into my face that that my faith is the problem and the root of social +[3807.40 --> 3816.60] intolerance in the world and in the not too distant past right if you confessed christian faith right or +[3816.60 --> 3824.52] even if you didn't confess christian faith you sort of just accepted people who did but now if you say you +[3824.52 --> 3832.12] are a christian especially in the public sphere and if you say god forbid that you're a conservative christian +[3832.12 --> 3840.60] well that strains credulity for people in the world today and how could you believe that why would you +[3840.60 --> 3852.60] give up on sunday brunch and mimosas to go to church and so we've come to this time and place that thinks most of +[3852.60 --> 3863.40] what we do is absurd and when we live in this reality and increasingly so we need what the book of hebrews +[3863.40 --> 3871.24] calls a cloud of witnesses to hold us up and to spur us forward and and to pull us toward the prize +[3872.36 --> 3879.56] even when we fall down even when we struggle even when we face doubt and that exactly according to the +[3879.56 --> 3883.64] the book of hebrews is what the story of noah does +[3886.60 --> 3895.00] and so for us to see that let me quickly with you cover off the story if you have your bibles open +[3895.56 --> 3903.56] in chapter 6 through 9 i'm just going to rush through so the context is that that the inclination of +[3903.56 --> 3911.48] every thought and every human heart was only evil all the time and so we read in 6 verse 6 the lord +[3911.48 --> 3918.52] regretted that he made human beings on the earth and his heart was deeply troubled and so he promises +[3918.52 --> 3924.20] he's going to send a flood and even in the midst of that promise he sees believing noah righteous noah +[3924.20 --> 3931.00] and he calls out to him and says i'm going to do this but you and your family i will save i will +[3931.00 --> 3935.64] establish my covenant with you and you will enter the ark you and your sons and your wife and your +[3935.64 --> 3944.04] son's wives with you and then he tells him to take with him these animal pairs right two by two +[3945.08 --> 3951.96] although if you look a little bit deeper in chapter 7 verse 2 it says take with you seven pairs of every +[3951.96 --> 3960.44] kind of clean animal and its mate and one pair of every kind of unclean animal and then also seven pairs of +[3960.44 --> 3966.44] every kind of bird male and female to keep their various kinds alive throughout the earth and then +[3966.44 --> 3974.04] god says seven days from now i will send rain on the earth and it will rain for 40 days and for 40 nights +[3975.32 --> 3981.40] and so as the story goes in the 600th year of noah's life so he's not a young man anymore +[3982.84 --> 3989.00] on the 17th day of the second month on that day all the springs of great deep burst forth and the floodgates +[3989.00 --> 3996.84] of the heavens were opened and rain fell on earth for 40 days and for 40 nights for 40 days the rains +[3996.84 --> 4002.60] came down and the floods came up the rains came down and the floods came up they rose greatly on the earth +[4002.60 --> 4010.52] and all the high mountains under the heavens were covered only noah was left and those with him on the ark +[4010.52 --> 4021.72] and the waters flooded the earth for 150 days and then in chapter 8 verse 1 we read god remembered +[4022.28 --> 4031.00] noah god remembered noah and then at the end of 150 days the water goes down and on the 17th day of the +[4031.00 --> 4037.24] seventh month the ark came to rest on the mountains of ararat the top of the mountains became visible +[4037.24 --> 4043.24] and then after 40 days noah opened a window that he had made in the ark and he sent out a raven and +[4043.24 --> 4049.40] that raven kept flying back and forth and until the water had dried up from the earth and then he sent +[4049.40 --> 4055.88] out a dove to see if the water had receded but the dove could find nowhere to perch and because there was +[4055.88 --> 4062.12] water still everywhere and so it returned he waited seven more days and then he sent out the dove again +[4062.12 --> 4068.20] from the ark and when the dove returned to him in the evening there in its beak was a freshly plucked +[4068.20 --> 4075.64] olive leaf and so the waters had receded and the plants had started coming back and then god said to +[4075.64 --> 4082.04] noah verse 15 of chapter 8 is where i'm at come out of the ark you and your wife and your sons and their +[4082.04 --> 4088.52] wives and then he encourages them to go out and to reclaim the ground to move it and then he says +[4088.52 --> 4095.56] multiply on the earth and be fruitful and increase in number on it which for those of you with ears +[4095.56 --> 4102.20] to hear is a callback to genesis 1 verse 28 where god tells adam and eve to be fruitful and to multiply +[4102.20 --> 4109.00] and to fill the earth and subdue it and so there's an act here of recreating and recommissioning +[4109.00 --> 4115.96] god's people in the world and so noah comes out and he builds an altar taking some of the clean +[4115.96 --> 4121.24] animals and clean birds he sacrifices burnt offerings on them the lord smells the pleasing +[4121.24 --> 4126.36] aroma and in his heart he says never again will i curse the ground because of humans even though +[4126.36 --> 4133.08] every inclination of the human heart is evil from childhood notice that inclination hasn't changed +[4136.12 --> 4143.32] that inclination hasn't changed and on it goes the inclination of the heart is still evil +[4143.32 --> 4151.08] but god has made a promise god has made a promise that he will never destroy all the living creatures +[4151.08 --> 4156.76] again and then god says to noah in chapter 9 verse 12 this is the sign of the covenant that i am making +[4156.76 --> 4162.60] between me and you and every living creature with you a covenant for all generations to come i have set +[4162.60 --> 4168.52] my rainbow in the clouds and it will be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth whenever i bring +[4168.52 --> 4173.48] clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds i will remember my covenant between me +[4173.48 --> 4179.48] and you and all the living creatures of every kind whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds i will see it +[4179.48 --> 4184.92] and remember the everlasting covenant between god and all living creatures and every kind on the earth +[4184.92 --> 4195.40] and so god said to noah this is the sign of the covenant i have established between me and all life on earth +[4198.20 --> 4205.64] now this is an amazing story and people have written books on it people have preached entire +[4205.64 --> 4212.60] sermon series on just these few chapters and so i want to note three quick things that work for us as the +[4212.60 --> 4219.24] foundation of the step we will take after that work for us as the foundation as to why noah becomes a +[4219.24 --> 4227.96] faith hero for us first of all i want you to see in chapter 6 verse 6 the grieving heart of god +[4228.68 --> 4234.84] right we read the lord regretted that he'd made human beings on earth and his heart was deeply troubled +[4236.04 --> 4241.72] now that phrase the lord regretted that word that's used and that word that's used for his heart was +[4241.72 --> 4252.12] deeply troubled is a word that is sometimes translated grieved right the lord was grieved god's heart is +[4252.12 --> 4260.28] grieved his heart is broken at sin in the world and here's the point that i want you to remember and to hear +[4260.28 --> 4269.64] right because if you know the god of the bible you will know that he is what we call omniscient right that is +[4269.64 --> 4276.68] he knows everything right when god created the world before god created the world he knew exactly +[4276.68 --> 4284.04] what would happen right from the moment that god started thinking about creating he knew the potential +[4284.04 --> 4292.12] that would be realized that humanity would sin and fall away from him so think about that okay adam and +[4292.12 --> 4300.20] eve's sin in the garden does not catch god off guard the fact that every inclination of every human heart +[4300.76 --> 4304.92] right does not surprise is evil does not surprise god +[4308.04 --> 4314.12] right that the he's not caught off guard by this and so +[4314.12 --> 4325.16] he's also not disappointed by it now hear what i'm saying and listen carefully right god is not +[4325.16 --> 4333.64] disappointed by our sin because he knew that it would happen right disappointment is the result of +[4333.64 --> 4340.92] something negative that you don't know could happen happening or disappointment comes when you have an +[4340.92 --> 4351.16] expectation for something else and that expectation isn't met god doesn't have an expectation of his +[4351.16 --> 4359.48] creation that isn't met because he knows everything and so here this pastoral heart right god doesn't have +[4359.48 --> 4365.64] that expectation of you god is not disappointed in you and he's not surprised if you sin +[4365.64 --> 4374.68] do you remember when you were a kid and you did something wrong and your mom looked at you and said +[4375.32 --> 4378.44] i'm not angry i'm just disappointed +[4380.60 --> 4383.24] that didn't happen for you guys you're all better than i was +[4387.80 --> 4395.08] mom not being angry but disappointed cut deeper right because like i wish you would be angry +[4395.64 --> 4401.32] at least that i can deal with i know how to deal with that disappointment is something else but can +[4401.32 --> 4409.40] i just say god's not like your mom right god isn't disappointed because he knew exactly what would happen +[4410.76 --> 4417.48] and so instead of disappointment right god's heart is grieved right his heart is broken because he longs +[4417.48 --> 4424.44] for you to be close to him and for you to experience his closeness that's why he enters into the world +[4424.44 --> 4430.12] because his heart is grieved it's out of his grieving heart that he comes and he provides salvation +[4432.12 --> 4439.56] and so can i just say if you are carrying around shame or guilt for disappointing god +[4441.08 --> 4449.88] you've got the wrong idea of god god's not your mom right god's heart is grieved and so he comes into +[4449.88 --> 4456.28] the world to save sinners that means you and that means me and he knows you intimately and more deeply +[4456.28 --> 4462.84] than you know yourself there is nothing that is hidden from the sight of god and still he comes to you +[4462.84 --> 4473.08] and he calls you his own that's the heart of god for his people so hear the call of god +[4473.08 --> 4481.96] god god's grieving heart is the the motivation for his action in the world and that comes then to the +[4481.96 --> 4488.76] second point to make quickly about this story the very center of this story this whole story is structured +[4488.76 --> 4499.72] both um literarily in form but also uh thematically around 8 verse 1 but god remembered noah +[4499.72 --> 4507.40] now this little line is so important that walter brueggemann who's a biblical scholar he calls this line +[4507.40 --> 4516.68] the heart of the gospel according to noah right the gospel is that god remembers his people and because +[4516.68 --> 4524.44] god remembers his people he acts in power for their salvation this is who god is he's omniscient yes he's +[4524.44 --> 4532.12] omnipotent yes but he is so committed to his creation and to his chosen people that he remembers them +[4532.68 --> 4542.12] even when the entire world forgets him that's the heart of who god is and how he has revealed himself +[4542.12 --> 4549.40] in this story and lastly then the final point to make the importance of the rainbow sign and god's covenant +[4549.40 --> 4555.96] faithfulness right we we read that whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds i will see it and +[4555.96 --> 4561.72] remember the everlasting covenant between god and all the living creatures of every kind on the earth +[4561.72 --> 4569.96] this is the sign of the covenant i have established between me and all life on the earth to this day +[4569.96 --> 4582.12] the rainbow is a symbol of god remembering his covenant promise covenant is a word that we use to talk +[4582.12 --> 4592.44] about a special relationship established and that defines reality for the two parties and the rainbow is a +[4592.44 --> 4603.40] picture of god saying i remember you the rainbow is a picture of god saying never again will i destroy +[4603.40 --> 4613.32] the world never again will we be separated and so you've got god's grieving heart you've got the the gospel of +[4613.32 --> 4623.80] his remembering and then you have god's promise to remember and it's out of all of this all of who god is +[4624.44 --> 4632.12] that noah then in this story becomes an example for us and that's the foundation that i want you to hear +[4632.12 --> 4641.88] this important distinction noah is who he is to us because of who god is to noah right you get what i'm +[4641.88 --> 4650.52] saying there noah is held up as an example for us because of who god was to noah in his life because +[4650.52 --> 4658.28] what god did in his life precisely because god remembered noah he is held up for us as an example +[4658.28 --> 4666.84] of faith he is a faith hero because of who god is to him and that's the point then that hebrews 11 +[4666.84 --> 4679.48] verse 7 verse 7 makes about noah hebrews 11 verse 7 says by faith noah when warned about things not yet seen +[4679.48 --> 4687.56] in holy fear built an ark to save his family and by his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the +[4687.56 --> 4696.60] righteousness that is in keeping with faith and so there are two things then as we pull all of this +[4696.60 --> 4704.84] together that i want us to see about the faith of noah that makes him a hero an example for us first +[4705.56 --> 4713.24] noah takes god's word seriously he believes what god says about the future and about his salvation +[4713.24 --> 4720.60] and then he acts accordingly and then second his obedience and his preaching stood opposed to the +[4720.60 --> 4730.60] world around him and yet he persisted in his faith and faithfulness and so first noah takes god's word +[4731.16 --> 4741.72] seriously noah hears god's word about the coming disaster and he believes him and so he acts +[4741.72 --> 4748.92] accordingly accordingly and he lives with a responsible response to the future he sees in front of him +[4750.92 --> 4759.72] this is the pattern for us too right god has given us as christians in his word a clear revelation +[4759.72 --> 4770.44] and indication of the future and it's a future that is fixed and sure because god remembers us and god +[4770.44 --> 4778.68] continues to remember his people and so he sent his son into the world to live a life of perfect +[4778.68 --> 4785.96] obedience on our behalf god remembers us and so he sent his son into the world to die the death on the +[4785.96 --> 4794.20] cross that you and i deserve god remembers us and so jesus came and by his life and death you and i might +[4794.20 --> 4805.32] be spared jesus right is the ark of our salvation and what's more we know and can know that this same jesus +[4805.32 --> 4815.72] will return and that at his return all things will be made new the recreation of the flood will be fully +[4815.72 --> 4823.32] realized in the greater and grander recreation of all that is right one day there will be no more death or +[4823.32 --> 4828.68] mourning or crying or pain for the old order of things has passed away right he who is seated on the +[4828.68 --> 4837.88] throne has said i am making everything new no longer will there be any curse the throne of god and of the +[4837.88 --> 4845.56] lamb will be in the city and his servants will be with them they will see his face and his name will be on +[4845.56 --> 4855.48] their foreheads this is the future that we are now called to live out and live in light of to live out of +[4855.48 --> 4865.00] response to this future is sure and it is fixed and it will happen because god remembers his people +[4866.04 --> 4874.44] and so to have a faith like noah is to live in light of a future fully realized kingdom of god and to live +[4874.44 --> 4884.12] in light of that right now right here right the future reality is working its way backwards through time +[4884.12 --> 4892.76] and history to the present giving you hope and assurance giving you certainty in this moment even when +[4892.76 --> 4898.12] everything looks like chaos this truth remains +[4898.12 --> 4900.20] confidence +[4900.76 --> 4907.16] now faith is confidence in what we hope for this is that confidence +[4909.48 --> 4910.28] and so we live +[4912.36 --> 4917.80] in the hope and in the truth of that sure future +[4919.56 --> 4923.00] second noah's faith is commended +[4923.00 --> 4924.52] is commended +[4924.52 --> 4925.64] is commended to us +[4926.28 --> 4929.64] because he stood firm in his obedience +[4930.20 --> 4933.96] even when the whole world thought he was crazy +[4934.92 --> 4936.36] right hebrews +[4936.36 --> 4937.00] seven +[4937.00 --> 4938.52] or 11 7 +[4938.52 --> 4944.92] says in that second part by faith noah condemned the world and became an heir of righteousness that is in keeping +[4945.40 --> 4946.52] with faith +[4946.52 --> 4947.72] faith +[4947.72 --> 4954.84] in second peter 2 verse 5 you can read peter calls noah a preacher of righteousness +[4956.68 --> 4965.16] now early jews and christians would retell the story of noah and the story of the flood in a way and +[4965.16 --> 4972.84] they would flesh it out with noah preaching against the people around him even as he was building the ark +[4973.56 --> 4978.52] and he would warn them of the coming disaster in their telling of the story you can read it in the +[4978.52 --> 4981.40] sibylline oracles a document an ancient document from that time +[4981.96 --> 4983.00] and he would plead with them +[4983.56 --> 4988.12] right you hear noah's pastoral heart come out in the story that they tell of him as they +[4989.16 --> 4990.12] as they flesh it out +[4991.96 --> 4992.44] and yet +[4994.20 --> 4995.96] the world ridiculed him +[4997.24 --> 4997.96] laughed at him +[4998.76 --> 5000.36] and rejected him +[5000.36 --> 5003.00] and that's the thing right that's the +[5004.12 --> 5004.76] comparison +[5005.40 --> 5008.68] in a world that is so opposed to the truth of god +[5010.04 --> 5015.88] so opposed to preaching god's truth and so opposed to to living in obedience to him +[5017.00 --> 5023.80] in that world obedience to god is going to seem counterintuitive it's going to seem absurd to those +[5023.80 --> 5030.04] people who don't get it right this has always been the case right radical obedience in an age of rampant +[5030.04 --> 5040.76] disobedience is convicting to and of the world disciplined discipleship in an age of anything goes is shocking +[5040.76 --> 5043.40] to those who see it +[5043.40 --> 5045.72] and +[5045.72 --> 5048.52] we live this way +[5048.52 --> 5050.28] as noah did +[5050.28 --> 5056.20] when someone sees that and their conscience is pricked like that +[5056.20 --> 5066.28] that often the default response is to charge us or to charge that person right to be charged with being judgmental and being hypocritical +[5066.28 --> 5067.64] right +[5067.64 --> 5072.12] and that's meant to just dismiss everything we say and do and let's be honest right like +[5073.00 --> 5075.16] when someone calls me hypocritical they're not wrong +[5077.64 --> 5086.28] i'm a hypocrite we are all hypocrites we all fall short of this standard and this call to radical obedience over and over and over again +[5086.28 --> 5088.20] and yet +[5090.44 --> 5092.76] if my commitment to radical obedience +[5095.16 --> 5097.40] right if if you decide to +[5098.28 --> 5099.64] discipline +[5099.64 --> 5105.16] and if you decide to live in a disciplined discipleship kind of way what you do +[5106.12 --> 5108.68] that will offend the people around you +[5110.12 --> 5113.00] right and and not because you're being offensive +[5113.00 --> 5117.16] but because they are wondering +[5118.12 --> 5119.32] if they should be doing it too +[5121.16 --> 5122.44] if that's how they should be living +[5123.48 --> 5123.96] as well +[5128.84 --> 5129.24] when i +[5130.68 --> 5131.64] was in university +[5132.44 --> 5133.72] i lived with +[5135.88 --> 5138.68] a guy who became a really good friend of mine the last two years +[5138.68 --> 5141.48] we lived off campus we shared a house together his name is craig +[5143.96 --> 5147.48] craig a young man from rural +[5148.68 --> 5149.40] manitoba +[5150.28 --> 5150.60] and +[5151.64 --> 5157.32] i was still at this point in my life relatively new to taking my faith seriously +[5158.12 --> 5162.36] and so i wasn't really sure or confident in what that looked like +[5163.64 --> 5166.20] craig is an example of someone who +[5166.20 --> 5167.24] who was +[5168.84 --> 5171.96] someone who modeled for me what it looked like to be +[5173.16 --> 5178.36] faithfully obedient in response to the call of the call of god regardless +[5178.36 --> 5183.08] of what the people around him or what the world around him thought he should be like +[5185.24 --> 5189.32] craig and i would stay up until early in the morning discussing issues of life +[5189.32 --> 5194.68] and faith and then he would get up and then he would go volunteer at the rock which is a +[5194.68 --> 5200.52] a youth homeless drop-in center in downtown hamilton and then he would talk one-on-one with these +[5201.40 --> 5206.28] young people who came to the drop-in center and he would share his story of faith and his commitment +[5206.28 --> 5210.36] to the gospel and his commitment to living faithfully in response to god's word +[5210.36 --> 5214.04] and every time i talked to craig +[5215.40 --> 5216.12] my heart +[5216.12 --> 5219.32] would simultaneously sing +[5220.12 --> 5223.32] because i wanted something like that and i wanted to be like that +[5223.32 --> 5229.96] and i was also convicted because i wasn't yet and i was growing +[5231.00 --> 5237.48] and so when i think of craig he is to me a modern example of noah +[5237.48 --> 5244.92] who regardless of what the world around him said lived his life in faithful response and called me +[5245.48 --> 5248.36] to the same and inspires me to the same +[5257.32 --> 5260.20] two years after i first started living with craig +[5260.20 --> 5267.72] the summer after we graduated from redeemer he was driving in his hometown of brandon manitoba +[5268.76 --> 5271.72] and he was killed in a car crash +[5274.36 --> 5276.68] the car coming towards him had crossed the center line +[5277.48 --> 5285.32] and hit him head-on doing 120 odd kilometers he and his cousin who was a passenger in the car +[5286.20 --> 5287.96] were both killed instantly +[5287.96 --> 5298.36] and so the group of us friends from redeemer about 30 of us got on a plane went to brandon manitoba +[5298.36 --> 5302.76] spent the weekend with his family and participated in the funeral +[5305.40 --> 5315.08] craig's funeral text was ecclesiastes 12 verse 1 which says remember your creator in the days of your youth +[5317.96 --> 5322.44] the day that was compelling to me +[5322.44 --> 5329.00] but craig would also tell you he would be the first to tell you +[5330.60 --> 5332.36] that his remembering of god +[5332.92 --> 5337.00] wasn't as important as god remembering him +[5340.04 --> 5344.28] and at craig's funeral my friends asked me to stand and speak on our behalf +[5344.28 --> 5356.12] and i told this story of craig he was a man even in his young cut way too short life +[5358.76 --> 5368.84] showed me what it was like to be noah as a christian standing firm on the truth of god's word firm in the +[5368.84 --> 5375.40] hope of the future to come and willing come what may no matter what people say +[5376.52 --> 5379.88] to speak the truth of god +[5381.32 --> 5387.24] noah is a faith hero because he calls us to radical obedience and bold proclamation +[5387.24 --> 5393.72] craig is a faith hero to me because he calls me and inspires me to radical obedience and to bold +[5393.72 --> 5395.08] the truth of god's word for the truth of god +[5395.08 --> 5405.40] who in your life has done the same and how can you thank them and equally how will you be that +[5405.40 --> 5413.16] kind of person for someone else maybe someone here maybe someone in your home or family but how will you +[5413.16 --> 5421.48] be the kind of person because god remembers you that you too will go out and remember your creator +[5422.12 --> 5430.12] in the days of your youth or in the days of your middle-aged life or in the days of your third third +[5430.12 --> 5438.44] remember your creator because he remembers you let's pray together +[5443.32 --> 5453.40] holy god you call us forward in faith and in perseverance help us to know today +[5453.40 --> 5463.88] that even as we are persevering forward you are preserving us from within and that by this gift of +[5463.88 --> 5472.68] faith that you have freely given by grace we are now called to grow that gift and to grow in our faith +[5473.64 --> 5480.92] and so allow us to be bold proclaimers of your gospel in a world that finds the truth of god +[5480.92 --> 5488.92] offensive allow us to live lives of radical obedience even when people around us find it absurd and then +[5488.92 --> 5495.48] lord god help us to see that there are people around us there are a great cloud of witnesses that we +[5495.48 --> 5505.88] hear together brothers and sisters in the faith are here to spur each of us forward to spur us on +[5505.88 --> 5516.44] use these stories this gospel truth from noah down through jesus christ into the modern day life we live +[5516.44 --> 5533.88] as disciples use this truth to call us out in jesus name we pray amen +[5535.88 --> 5547.64] amen +[5558.76 --> 5563.88] hey +[5563.88 --> 5578.20] I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, +[5578.20 --> 5584.72] I bow through the mount, the universe displays. +[5586.00 --> 5591.40] Then sings my soul, my Savior God to me, +[5591.40 --> 5598.40] How great Thou art, how great Thou art, +[5599.56 --> 5605.40] Then sings my soul, my Savior God to me, +[5605.40 --> 5612.40] How great Thou art, how great Thou art. +[5612.40 --> 5622.40] When through the woods and forest glades I wander, +[5622.40 --> 5629.40] I hear the birds sing spingly in the trees. +[5629.40 --> 5636.64] When I look down from lofty mountain grand earth, +[5636.64 --> 5642.40] And hear the birds sing spingly in the trees. +[5642.40 --> 5649.40] Then sings my soul, my Savior God to me, +[5649.40 --> 5656.40] How great Thou art, how great Thou art. +[5656.40 --> 5663.40] Then sings my soul, my Savior God to me, +[5663.40 --> 5670.40] How great Thou art, how great Thou art. +[5670.40 --> 5675.40] How great Thou art, how great Thou art, how great Thou art. +[5675.40 --> 5679.80] That God his Son not sparing +[5679.80 --> 5683.26] Sent him to die +[5683.26 --> 5687.08] I scarce can take it in +[5687.08 --> 5690.24] That on the cross +[5690.24 --> 5693.80] My burden gladly bearing +[5693.80 --> 5697.26] He bled and died +[5697.26 --> 5701.08] To take away my sin +[5701.08 --> 5704.34] Then sings my soul +[5704.34 --> 5707.98] I sang it now to thee +[5707.98 --> 5711.56] How great thou art +[5711.56 --> 5714.84] How great thou art +[5714.84 --> 5717.74] Then sings my soul +[5717.74 --> 5721.14] I sang it now to thee +[5721.14 --> 5724.90] How great thou art +[5724.90 --> 5728.38] How great thou art +[5731.08 --> 5734.34] I shall come +[5734.34 --> 5737.68] With shout of acclamation +[5737.68 --> 5741.08] And take me home +[5741.08 --> 5744.92] What joy shall fill my heart +[5744.92 --> 5747.34] Then I shall bow +[5747.34 --> 5751.18] In humble adoration +[5751.18 --> 5754.34] And there proclaim +[5754.34 --> 5758.44] My God will bring thou home +[5758.44 --> 5761.70] And sing my soul +[5761.70 --> 5765.28] My Savior come to thee +[5765.28 --> 5768.70] How great thou art +[5768.70 --> 5771.92] How great thou art +[5771.92 --> 5774.70] Then sings my soul +[5774.70 --> 5777.70] My Savior come to thee +[5777.70 --> 5781.92] How great thou art +[5781.92 --> 5784.44] How great thou art +[5784.44 --> 5798.10] As we conclude our worship time together this morning +[5798.10 --> 5801.80] Please go with an invitation to hang out afterwards +[5801.80 --> 5804.02] In the foyer or here in the sanctuary +[5804.02 --> 5805.96] There'll be coffee and refreshments +[5805.96 --> 5807.26] Encourage you to stick around +[5807.26 --> 5811.72] And I encourage you to use that time of connecting and conversation +[5811.72 --> 5814.98] To share life and faith together +[5814.98 --> 5818.18] Share how you have seen God at work +[5818.18 --> 5822.92] Or where you are crying out to see God at work in your life +[5822.92 --> 5825.64] If you would like prayer following our time together +[5825.64 --> 5828.02] There will be someone who will come up to the front +[5828.02 --> 5829.70] They will have a name tag like this one +[5829.70 --> 5830.50] But it will be yellow +[5830.50 --> 5833.12] They would love to meet you and pray with you +[5833.12 --> 5836.16] Receive the blessing of God for today +[5836.16 --> 5841.82] God go before you to lead you +[5841.82 --> 5844.78] God go behind you to protect you +[5844.78 --> 5847.46] God go beneath you to support you +[5847.46 --> 5850.28] And God go beside you to befriend you +[5850.28 --> 5852.30] Do not be afraid +[5852.30 --> 5854.76] Let the blessing of God come upon you today +[5854.76 --> 5856.26] Do not be afraid +[5856.26 --> 5858.86] But go in peace +[5858.86 --> 5861.76] To love and serve the Lord +[5861.76 --> 5863.46] Amen +[5863.46 --> 5884.40] You're the Lion of Judah +[5884.40 --> 5886.62] The Lamb who once stood +[5886.62 --> 5888.74] You were sent into heaven +[5888.74 --> 5890.92] And evermore the rain +[5890.92 --> 5893.04] At the end of the age +[5893.04 --> 5895.08] When the earth will renew +[5895.08 --> 5898.72] They will gather the nations before you +[5898.72 --> 5901.48] And the eyes of all men +[5901.48 --> 5903.70] Will be fixed on the Lamb +[5903.70 --> 5905.92] Who was crucified +[5905.92 --> 5911.24] When wisdom and mercy and justice +[5911.24 --> 5916.30] Will reign at the Father's eye +[5916.30 --> 5918.42] And the angels will cry +[5918.42 --> 5922.06] Hail the man +[5922.06 --> 5926.92] Who was saved for the world +[5926.92 --> 5930.30] Holy of God +[5930.30 --> 5935.06] And the earth will reply +[5935.06 --> 5938.30] You shall win +[5938.30 --> 5943.30] As the King of all kings +[5943.30 --> 5945.42] And the Lord of all kings +[5945.42 --> 5945.92] And the Lord of all kings +[5945.92 --> 5955.74] There's a shield in our hand +[5955.74 --> 5957.92] And the sword in our side +[5957.92 --> 5960.14] There's a fire in our spirit +[5960.14 --> 5962.08] That cannot be denied +[5962.08 --> 5964.56] As the Father has told us +[5964.56 --> 5966.42] For the easy round of night +[5966.42 --> 5969.58] For the nations that gather the boys +[5969.58 --> 5971.70] And the angels will cry +[5971.70 --> 5973.70] And the angels will cry +[5973.70 --> 5989.74] And the angels will cry +[5989.74 --> 5992.58] Hail the man +[5992.58 --> 5995.14] Hail the man +[5995.14 --> 5996.62] For the high +[5996.62 --> 5997.74] O high +[5997.74 --> 5998.50] Joe +[5998.50 --> 6000.32] Blue of the kingdom +[6000.32 --> 6001.46] And the angels will cry +[6001.46 --> 6004.82] And the angels will cry +[6004.82 --> 6006.12] Hail the man +[6006.74 --> 6008.66] For the path of all kings +[6008.96 --> 6010.80] And the angels will cry +[6010.80 --> 6011.52] Men +[6011.52 --> 6012.10] And the angels +[6012.10 --> 6013.96] tagged a handing +[6013.96 --> 6019.38] If Wald +[6019.38 --> 6019.76] Seober +[6019.76 --> 6020.26] enrolled +[6020.26 --> 6026.26] oh +[6026.26 --> 6040.58] oh +[6040.58 --> 6044.94] As you need the Lord, thank you for the Lord of all. +[6044.94 --> 6050.48] As you need the Lord, thank you for the Lord of all. +[6070.58 --> 6100.56] Thank you. +[6100.58 --> 6130.56] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - July 30, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - July 30, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..cffc4bc47af69babea844b01c73ae31d2ba8b49a --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - July 30, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,135 @@ +• Introduction to a Sunday morning worship service +• Invitation to stand and receive God's greeting +• Welcoming those around you into worship +• A quote from A.W. Tozer's book "The Pursuit of God" on the importance of tuning ourselves to a higher standard (God) +• The concept of worship as a tuning fork, requiring regular retuning to God's presence +• Psalm 117 is read as the call to worship +• Worship songs and hymns are sung, including "Come, Now Is the Time to Worship" +• Scripture passages mentioning God's power, love, and faithfulness are read and discussed +• A prayer of confession is given, acknowledging sin and selfishness, and asking for forgiveness and a renewed obedient spirit +• Prayer to God for guidance and protection +• Introduction of a song with actions, asking children to follow along +• Series of "thank you" statements (22 instances) +• Music performance with lyrics, including themes of sin broken, salvation, and Jesus as Lord +• Song about breathing in the presence of God +• Daily prayer and worship routine at Emanuel church +• Introduction of Brenda, a deacon at Emanuel, who continues the service +• Announcement of budget offerings for the church's administration and ministries +• Special offering for Advocate Life and Education Services to promote human dignity +• Value of all human beings +• Pregnancy counseling and support services +• Community education and resources +• Trials and conditions of life +• Isolation and burdens +• Faith and trust in Jesus +• Hope and blessings +• Prayer and family devotionals +• Bible passages (Hebrews 11, Ephesians 1) +• Bible verses referencing prayer and enlightenment +• Acts chapter 26 and Paul's conversion story +• Psalms references to opening one's eyes +• Prayer for specific individuals and situations (e.g. Amy Bongers' surgery, the Roersma family, fire near Osoyoos) +• Praise and thanksgiving for creation and God's law +• Confession of sin in closing one's eyes to what is going on around them, not living by God's standards, and looking elsewhere +• Prayer for spiritual enlightenment and obedience +• Prayers for various individuals and families, including the Roersma family and Dan Howling's father +• Thanking God for recoveries of Ellen and Mahre and praying for those who are not mentioned in the bulletin +• Asking God to give eyes to see that afflictions are temporary and to compare them with the glory awaiting us +• Praying for an advocate to inspire women and families to see God's goodness and graciousness +• Thanking God for rain and praying for a new perspective and focus for the year ahead +• Praying for Marg on Township Council, giving her wisdom and insight to serve in her role +• Praying for church leaders, volunteers, pastors, and staff +• Reading from Genesis 50:15-26 about Joseph's brothers asking him to forgive them after their father's death +• Joseph lives 110 years and witnesses three generations of his family +• Joseph swears on oath to have his bones taken from Egypt when he dies +• Story of Joseph is shared as an example of how God works in the world through ordinary people +• Discussion of God's sovereignty and providence, and how these concepts relate to everyday life +• Definitions are given for God's sovereignty (right to rule) and providence +• The term "El Shaddai" means God and is the primary name for God before He gives His covenant name to His people, Yahweh. +• El Shaddai can be translated as sovereign or ruler. +• Jerome's Latin Vulgate translation of the Bible translates El Shaddai as omnipotence. +• Herman Bavinck's writings describe God's sovereignty as absolute authority over all things as creator king. +• The concept of God's sovereignty is demonstrated in Joseph's story, where his dreams show him ruling and being bowed down to by others. +• The sovereignty of God is necessary for a fixed future +• Joseph's story in Genesis begins with his attitude towards God and his faithfulness in every circumstance +• Joseph's brothers plot against him, leading to his sale into slavery in Egypt +• Potiphar's wife accuses Joseph of rape, resulting in his imprisonment +• While in prison, Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams and is rewarded for it +• Joseph becomes the vizier in Egypt and takes a wife and has a family +• He names his sons, saying God made him forget his trouble (Manasseh) and fruitful in the land of suffering (Ephraim) +• A famine comes, and Joseph's brothers come to receive grain from him, but are worried he will take revenge +• The rule of God and his providence in the story of Joseph +• Definition of God's providence as active ruling in the world +• Providence is God's continued involvement in the world for his glory and good +• Examples of God's providence in Scripture, including Colossians 1 and the story of Joseph +• God's providence explicitly or behind the scenes in human lives +• The power and promises of God as a source of comfort and security +• God's sovereignty and providence have an impact on everyday life +• Joseph's story illustrates how faith in God's providence affects one's actions and decisions +• Hebrews 11:22 lists Joseph as a model of faith, who by faith spoke about the exodus of Israelites from Egypt +• The promise of God to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and their descendants is fulfilled through Jesus' resurrection and return +• This fulfillment makes all of creation a new promised land. +• Joseph's life shows that the treasures of this life don't compare to God's promises for the future +• The wealth and privilege of this world do not compare to the glory of God's kingdom +• Suffering, trials, and tribulations are not worth comparing to the future glory that will be revealed in us and to us +• Our hearts often bind to the things of this world rather than our sovereign God +• Jesus Christ is a greater treasure than anything found in this world +• Even with death looming, faith in God's promises for the future brings comfort and peace in the present +• Resurrection and ascension of Jesus as a promise of his return +• Humans being meant to be embodied souls +• Importance of the physical body in being fully human and alive +• Death not hastened, but rather seen as a means for resurrection +• Heaven is good, but embodiment through resurrection is better +• Reference to 1 Corinthians 15, where Paul discusses death and resurrection +• The power of sin is the law, but thanks be to God who gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. +• A powerful testimony of faith is when a person dies in the security of God's sovereignty and providence. +• Criticisms of reformed Christians often question why individuals must take action if God's will is already predetermined. +• The Bible teaches that humans are not idle, but rather commanded to work diligently and perform good works. +• The importance of making an effort and doing good works +• The Bible's commands to not be idle and take care of one's responsibilities +• God's sovereignty and providence vs. human responsibility +• The balance between trusting in God's will and taking action to fulfill one's duties +• The importance of perseverance and hard work, as seen in various biblical examples +• God's sovereignty and rule over everything +• Human accountability for intentions and actions +• The story of Joseph in chapter 50, verse 20, illustrating human intent vs. God's plan +• God's omnipotence and ability to work through human plans and actions +• Human culpability and guilt for evil intentions and actions +• God's sovereignty is not undermined by circumstances +• Joseph's story is a testament to God's sovereign rule in the world +• We have a responsibility to work diligently and make the most of our circumstances with confidence in God's sovereignty +• God's sovereignty is an encouragement for all of life +• God's providence is always good +• Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God has plans to prosper and give hope, even in difficult circumstances +• Joseph's story and its relevance to exile and restoration +• The comfort, hope, and joy that come from knowing God's plans for us +• The importance of making plans in the face of death or uncertainty +• The role of God's sovereignty and providence in giving confidence to our plans +• A senior statesman of the church had been sick for about 25 years with lung issues +• He was on a respirator and carried an oxygen tank everywhere +• Despite being near death, he showed concern for the speaker's well-being and the church under their new leadership +• The speaker visited him regularly and shared updates on his life and family +• John expressed confidence in where he was going when he died +• His deathbed conversation with the speaker involved prayers, hymns, and a performance of "Amazing Grace" +• A person dies in front of the speaker +• The speaker reflects on the deceased's final moments and their faith +• The deceased shows joy, confidence, and acceptance of death +• The speaker contrasts the deceased's experience with human suffering and God's sovereignty +• The speaker has a later conversation with Louis Vandenberg about the series they preached on God's sovereignty +• The speaker shares their personal experience of being encouraged by a sermon series and returning each week to hear more. +• The speaker references the story of Louis, who had confidence in God's sovereignty before passing away. +• The main topic is that God is sovereign and rules in this world, having a plan and purpose for everyone. +• The speaker emphasizes that God's sovereignty brings good and encourages listeners to rest secure in His promise and power. +• Prayer and confidence in God's presence +• Looking to Joseph for guidance +• Seeing God through others placed in their lives +• Praise and worship of God +• Salvation through Jesus Christ +• Power of the cross and resurrection +• Overcoming sin and death +• God's sovereignty and providence +• Protection, support, and blessing from God +• Praise and admiration for someone's presence +• Comparison of the person to a bright star +• Expression of gratitude and appreciation +• Reiteration of thanks, repeated multiple times \ No 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only one who could ever save. +[284.50 --> 314.48] Jesus, the only one who could ever save. +[314.50 --> 317.50] I would please stand and PF. +[317.54 --> 321.50] Please come to me with your love. +[321.50 --> 325.88] In your love to those around me. +[325.88 --> 336.36] And I will build my life upon your love +[336.36 --> 341.68] It is a firm foundation +[341.68 --> 349.70] And I will put my trust in you alone +[349.70 --> 355.10] And I will not be shaken +[355.10 --> 363.08] And I will build my life upon your love +[363.08 --> 368.32] It is a firm foundation +[368.32 --> 376.36] And I will put my trust in you alone +[376.36 --> 381.70] And I will not be shaken +[381.70 --> 387.20] Holy, there is no one like you +[387.20 --> 389.68] There is none beside you +[389.68 --> 395.04] Open up my eyes in wonder +[395.04 --> 398.84] And show me who you are +[398.84 --> 401.68] And fill me with your heart +[401.68 --> 405.54] And lead me in your love +[405.54 --> 409.66] To those around me +[409.66 --> 414.66] I will build my life upon your love +[414.66 --> 418.72] And submit myる life on my husband +[418.72 --> 422.66] I will not be shaken +[422.66 --> 423.42] And resume +[423.42 --> 423.76] My love +[423.76 --> 425.14] How will people +[425.14 --> 426.20] I will build my life on mine +[426.20 --> 426.50] And the information +[426.50 --> 428.44] And the information +[428.44 --> 431.14] And the information +[431.14 --> 432.06] I will be given you +[432.06 --> 432.64] And I will have a student +[432.64 --> 433.28] And the information +[433.28 --> 433.78] And what I will be� +[433.78 --> 434.44] And when I have, word +[434.44 --> 435.32] And the information +[435.32 --> 436.46] So, you know what would you +[436.46 --> 466.44] I'll see you next time. +[466.46 --> 496.44] I'll see you next time. +[496.44 --> 497.60] Good morning. +[500.02 --> 503.86] Welcome into our worship together this morning. +[504.34 --> 505.14] My name is Chris. +[505.40 --> 506.74] I'm one of the pastors here. +[507.08 --> 512.00] If you're visiting with us this morning, in person or online, we're super excited that +[512.00 --> 514.62] you are here and we'd love to connect with you. +[514.80 --> 518.42] And so at some point in your seats, there are Connect cards. +[518.56 --> 523.36] Feel free to fill one of those out and put it in the collection bag as it comes around, +[523.36 --> 527.04] or there's a QR code that you can scan and that will give you a digital form. +[527.14 --> 530.54] We'd love to hear from you, see how we can connect together. +[531.34 --> 539.12] As we worship our God on this beautiful Sunday morning, we come as people with all sorts of +[539.12 --> 543.08] different stories and different circumstances, different needs, different prayers, different +[543.08 --> 545.48] celebrations, different cries of the heart. +[545.48 --> 549.86] We come and we bring them all into the presence of our God together. +[550.66 --> 554.28] And so as you are able, and where you are, I'm going to invite you to stand. +[554.76 --> 556.66] We can receive God's greeting together. +[557.90 --> 563.94] After God's greeting, give you an opportunity just to welcome those around you into our worship +[563.94 --> 564.34] together. +[564.34 --> 568.26] Just a reminder, not everybody likes to be welcomed with a hug. +[569.36 --> 574.82] And so a fist bump or a nod of the head may be adequate or appropriate for some people. +[574.94 --> 578.68] Just, you know, discern the situation you find yourself in. +[579.56 --> 584.92] We gather together as God's people and so receive the greeting of our God. +[584.92 --> 593.88] grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, Son, and +[593.88 --> 597.24] our Savior, through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[598.24 --> 598.70] Amen. +[614.92 --> 636.76] Good morning. +[637.10 --> 639.00] Welcome to worship this morning. +[639.00 --> 645.62] A.W. Tozer, in his book, The Pursuit of God, wrote this. +[646.52 --> 652.80] Has it ever occurred to you that 100 pianos, all tuned to the same tuning fork, are automatically +[652.80 --> 653.86] tuned to each other? +[654.44 --> 660.08] They are of one accord by being tuned not to each other, but to another standard to which +[660.08 --> 662.68] each one must individually bow. +[663.68 --> 668.98] After thinking on this this week, I realized that the truth is a tuned piano can quickly go +[668.98 --> 674.66] out of tune depending on its environment, where it has been, or how it has been used, and +[674.66 --> 676.52] needs to be retuned regularly. +[677.90 --> 679.46] Worship is like a tuning fork. +[680.74 --> 687.26] Worship is, coming to worship on Sundays is an opportunity for us to come back to who we +[687.26 --> 694.22] are in light of who God is, to lift our eyes higher, and to remind us who we are in God's +[694.22 --> 694.58] eyes. +[695.04 --> 697.94] So our call to worship this morning is Psalm 117. +[697.94 --> 700.30] Praise the Lord, all you nations. +[700.48 --> 702.12] Extol him, all you people. +[702.68 --> 707.06] For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. +[707.46 --> 708.34] Praise the Lord. +[708.72 --> 709.66] Let's worship together. +[709.66 --> 722.78] Come, now is the time to worship. +[722.78 --> 737.70] Come, now is the time to worship. +[739.54 --> 746.92] Come, now is the time to live your life. +[746.92 --> 753.60] Come, just as you are to worship. +[755.38 --> 762.80] Come, just as you love me for your love. +[766.38 --> 770.54] Make me every time you kiss your heart. +[770.54 --> 773.54] Make me every year of love. +[773.54 --> 778.16] Come, just as you are to worship. +[778.16 --> 790.84] Come, now is the time to worship. +[790.84 --> 799.76] Come, now is the time to live your life. +[799.76 --> 806.38] Come, just as you are to worship. +[808.38 --> 812.38] Come, just as you are to worship. +[812.38 --> 814.38] Come, just as you are to worship. +[814.38 --> 819.00] Come, just as you are to worship. +[819.00 --> 823.00] Come, just as you are to worship. +[823.00 --> 827.00] Come, just as you are to worship. +[827.00 --> 831.62] Come, just as you are to worship. +[831.62 --> 836.62] Come, just as you are to worship. +[836.62 --> 841.62] Come, just as you are to worship. +[841.62 --> 846.24] Come, just as you are to worship. +[846.30 --> 852.48] come, just as you are to worship. +[852.48 --> 861.52] Now, now is the time to worship +[861.52 --> 870.60] Now, now is the time to give your heart +[870.60 --> 877.52] Now, just as you are to worship +[877.52 --> 886.96] Now, just as you are before your love +[886.96 --> 887.96] Now +[907.52 --> 929.08] Who has held the oceans in its hands? +[929.08 --> 934.62] Who has covered every grain of sin? +[935.06 --> 940.30] Kings and nations trampled on His voice +[940.30 --> 946.84] All creation rises to His voice +[946.84 --> 954.32] Oh, now, now, sing me on His song +[954.32 --> 957.86] Come, let us know it +[957.86 --> 962.80] Behold on Him +[962.80 --> 964.90] God, we can't remember +[964.90 --> 969.84] Come, let us know it +[969.84 --> 986.16] Who has given counsel to the Lord +[986.16 --> 991.74] Who can question any of His words +[991.74 --> 997.30] Who can teach the one who knows all things +[997.30 --> 1003.30] Who can fathom all His wondrous feet +[1003.30 --> 1008.52] Oh, now, God +[1008.52 --> 1011.48] Seated on His throne +[1011.48 --> 1015.28] Come, let us adore Him +[1015.28 --> 1019.30] Behold on Him +[1019.82 --> 1022.30] Let Him compare +[1022.30 --> 1028.30] God, let us adore Him +[1028.30 --> 1030.30] Who has held the fields upon His hands +[1030.30 --> 1034.30] Bearing all the guilt of sinful men +[1034.30 --> 1036.30] God, eternal heart +[1036.30 --> 1037.30] Behold on Him +[1037.30 --> 1039.30] God, eternal heart +[1039.30 --> 1052.30] God, eternal heart +[1052.30 --> 1054.30] Humble to the grave 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+[1210.98 --> 1214.76] We cast our eyes on you to worship and adore you. +[1215.66 --> 1223.78] Lord, we confess that our vision wanders and is not always pure and is often stained with our own selfish desires. +[1225.14 --> 1229.06] Forgive us, Lord, when our eyes are not set on the things of your kingdom. +[1229.06 --> 1236.90] Forgive us, O Lord, when our mouths that seek to praise you often deny and defy you in what they say. +[1238.34 --> 1241.92] Renew in us an obedient spirit, we pray. +[1241.92 --> 1247.86] We come to you now, Lord, in a few moments of silent confession. +[1247.86 --> 1249.86] Amen. +[1249.86 --> 1250.86] Amen. +[1250.86 --> 1251.86] Amen. +[1251.86 --> 1252.86] Amen. +[1252.86 --> 1254.86] Amen. +[1254.86 --> 1255.86] Amen. +[1255.86 --> 1256.86] Amen. +[1284.86 --> 1285.36] Amen. +[1285.36 --> 1286.42] Amen. +[1286.42 --> 1287.42] Amen. +[1287.42 --> 1287.52] Amen. +[1287.52 --> 1289.20] Amen. +[1290.88 --> 1295.32] God, our one and only true hope, restore 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+[1497.90 --> 1500.14] I am +[1500.14 --> 1503.26] You are stronger +[1503.26 --> 1505.84] You are stronger +[1505.84 --> 1508.10] Sin is broken +[1508.10 --> 1510.98] You have saved me +[1510.98 --> 1513.28] It is risen +[1513.28 --> 1515.62] Christ is risen +[1515.62 --> 1520.74] Jesus you are Lord of all +[1520.74 --> 1522.90] You are stronger +[1522.90 --> 1525.00] You are stronger +[1525.00 --> 1527.22] Sin is broken +[1527.22 --> 1529.74] You have saved me +[1529.74 --> 1532.00] It is risen +[1532.00 --> 1534.18] Christ is risen +[1534.18 --> 1540.00] Jesus you are Lord of all +[1557.22 --> 1568.74] This is here I breathe +[1568.74 --> 1575.74] This is here I breathe +[1575.74 --> 1580.70] Your holy presence +[1580.70 --> 1582.22] This is here I am +[1582.22 --> 1595.22] This is my daily prayer +[1595.22 --> 1601.18] This is my daily prayer +[1601.18 --> 1602.74] Thee Aha! +[1602.74 --> 1607.02] Who away from God +[1607.02 --> 1614.28] So I'm glad to be here +[1614.28 --> 1623.90] And I'm just below you +[1623.90 --> 1635.02] And I'm just below you +[1635.02 --> 1644.78] This is the air I breathe +[1644.78 --> 1651.26] This is the air I breathe +[1651.26 --> 1657.26] Your holy presence +[1657.26 --> 1662.58] I'm living in me +[1662.58 --> 1670.34] This is my daily breath +[1670.34 --> 1676.34] This is my daily breath +[1676.34 --> 1682.10] I'm living in me +[1682.10 --> 1686.10] So I'm living in me +[1686.10 --> 1695.86] And I'm just below you +[1695.86 --> 1705.62] And I'm just below you +[1705.62 --> 1709.62] And I'm just below you +[1709.62 --> 1721.38] And I'm just below you +[1721.38 --> 1723.38] And I'm just below you +[1723.38 --> 1729.38] And I'm just below you +[1729.38 --> 1739.14] And I'm just below you +[1739.14 --> 1742.90] You are the air I breathe +[1742.90 --> 1750.90] You are the air I breathe +[1750.90 --> 1754.66] And I'm just below you +[1754.66 --> 1776.34] Good morning +[1776.34 --> 1780.96] Good morning +[1780.96 --> 1782.14] My name is Brenda +[1782.14 --> 1783.08] And I'm a deacon here +[1783.08 --> 1783.64] At Emanuel +[1783.64 --> 1785.30] We continue our worship +[1785.30 --> 1786.68] With the giving of our gifts +[1786.68 --> 1788.14] To the budget +[1788.14 --> 1789.66] Which is for the +[1789.66 --> 1790.70] It covers the administration +[1790.70 --> 1791.34] Of the church +[1791.34 --> 1792.08] And its ministries +[1792.08 --> 1793.66] And our special offering today +[1793.66 --> 1794.98] Is for Advocate +[1794.98 --> 1796.98] Life and Education Services +[1796.98 --> 1798.94] Advocate exists +[1798.94 --> 1800.92] To promote the inherent worth +[1800.92 --> 1801.50] And dignity +[1801.50 --> 1803.08] Of every human being +[1803.08 --> 1805.10] They strive for a society +[1805.10 --> 1806.56] In which every human life +[1806.56 --> 1807.22] Is protected +[1807.22 --> 1808.18] Respected +[1808.18 --> 1808.92] And valued +[1808.92 --> 1809.96] From conception +[1809.96 --> 1811.10] Until natural death +[1811.10 --> 1812.14] They believe +[1812.14 --> 1813.24] That all human beings +[1813.24 --> 1814.42] Have God-given value +[1814.42 --> 1815.02] And are worthy +[1815.02 --> 1816.66] Of respect and protection +[1816.66 --> 1818.18] Regardless of their age +[1818.18 --> 1819.58] Place of residence +[1819.58 --> 1820.70] Stage of development +[1820.70 --> 1821.64] State of health +[1821.64 --> 1822.92] Or level of ability +[1822.92 --> 1825.06] Advocate brings hope +[1825.06 --> 1826.12] To women and families +[1826.12 --> 1827.38] Through pregnancy counseling +[1827.38 --> 1828.10] And resources +[1828.10 --> 1829.52] Baby supplies +[1829.52 --> 1830.76] Postpartum support +[1830.76 --> 1832.06] Post-abortion care +[1832.06 --> 1833.80] And community education +[1833.80 --> 1835.12] They believe +[1835.12 --> 1836.22] Everyone has value +[1836.22 --> 1838.00] And they are here to help +[1838.00 --> 1839.64] Next week's offering +[1839.64 --> 1841.18] Is for the gateway of hope +[1841.18 --> 1842.34] Let us give +[1842.34 --> 1843.90] As the Lord has blessed us +[1851.64 --> 1864.26] So we have trials +[1864.26 --> 1866.24] And condition +[1866.24 --> 1872.74] Everybody knows our great +[1872.74 --> 1874.68] Isolation +[1874.68 --> 1881.74] Lay our burdens down +[1881.74 --> 1885.88] Lay our burdens down +[1885.88 --> 1889.88] Never friendly heaven Jesus +[1889.88 --> 1892.24] He's the worst one +[1892.24 --> 1894.18] Seeds are wrong +[1894.18 --> 1896.38] Bless Him, Christ, Lord +[1896.38 --> 1898.42] Let He rise up +[1898.42 --> 1901.06] Forever and ever +[1901.06 --> 1903.06] His heart is alone +[1903.06 --> 1912.74] Everybody has fears +[1912.74 --> 1914.74] Everybody has worries +[1914.74 --> 1920.60] Everybody has sorrow +[1920.60 --> 1923.20] Devastation +[1923.20 --> 1929.88] Lay our burdens down +[1929.88 --> 1933.96] Lay our burdens down +[1933.96 --> 1938.04] Let our friends live down in Jesus +[1938.04 --> 1939.56] He's the worst one +[1939.56 --> 1941.56] Seeds are wrong +[1941.56 --> 1945.56] Every grace of every rising +[1945.56 --> 1947.56] Forever and ever +[1947.56 --> 1951.56] His heart is alone +[1951.56 --> 1957.24] Lord, Lord, He's faithful +[1957.24 --> 1961.24] He feels like a heart like a +[1961.24 --> 1963.24] Running over and ever +[1963.24 --> 1964.68] Let our betrayal +[1964.68 --> 1966.92] For His faithful +[1966.92 --> 1968.68] Now He has been +[1968.68 --> 1970.92] And over and over +[1970.92 --> 1972.92] Lord, let our betrayal +[1972.92 --> 1974.92] For His faithful +[1974.92 --> 1976.98] He feels like a +[1976.98 --> 1978.92] Lord, let our betrayal +[1978.92 --> 1982.92] For His faithful +[1982.92 --> 1984.84] Now He will +[1984.84 --> 1986.92] And over and over +[1986.92 --> 1989.86] And ab� +[1989.86 --> 1990.36] Oh, Lord, let our знаем +[1990.36 --> 1991.66] We have +[1991.70 --> 1992.60] jestem +[1992.60 --> 1996.32] Be +[1996.60 --> 1997.06] ese +[1997.06 --> 1998.30] Rcellence +[1998.30 --> 1998.60] Bising +[1998.60 --> 1999.60] rix +[1999.60 --> 2005.48] His heart is rising, and forever and ever His heart is come. +[2005.86 --> 2013.30] The King, the King and the King, Jesus, LaGreed With The New Shore. +[2013.42 --> 2022.00] Mercy, graceful, and duty rising, and forever and ever His heart is come. +[2022.50 --> 2026.54] Forever and ever His heart is come. +[2029.60 --> 2044.18] All right. I would love if there's any kids here this morning aged three through kindergarten, +[2045.08 --> 2049.96] going into kindergarten or having just finished kindergarten, that is up to your parents to +[2049.96 --> 2056.36] decide. But we want you to come up to the front. We're going to stand together. We're going to +[2056.36 --> 2062.40] give you a little blessing, and then you're going to be on your way. I know that you've got some +[2062.40 --> 2068.78] teachers who are excited to lead you in some children's worship time this morning. All right, +[2068.82 --> 2073.00] so we're a small group up here this morning, so that means all y'all got to speak extra loud, +[2073.06 --> 2081.02] all right? Can you stand with us too? That's right. Okay, so we're going to hold our hands up, +[2081.02 --> 2085.00] and we're going to say, the Lord be with you, and then they're going to say, and also with you, +[2085.00 --> 2094.06] back to us. Ready? Really loud. Ready? The Lord be with you. And also with you. Oh, excellent on both sides. Good job. +[2094.06 --> 2095.06] Thank you. +[2095.06 --> 2096.06] Thank you. +[2115.00 --> 2126.60] Good morning. My name is Rob. I'm a member here, and I'd like to lead you in a time of family prayer. +[2126.60 --> 2136.96] A few weeks ago, we started the Faith Hero series, and we opened with the opening verses of Hebrews 11, +[2137.38 --> 2144.52] which is a chapter that paints such great word pictures. Now, faith is confidence in what we hope +[2144.52 --> 2151.10] for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. +[2151.10 --> 2159.86] What our eyes see or don't see is a great theme that we see throughout the Bible, and I'd like to +[2159.86 --> 2166.40] infuse some of that theme into our prayer this morning. And to help us do that, I'd like to just +[2166.40 --> 2172.96] start with a few passages, and let's just tuck those back away in the back of our minds and reflect on +[2172.96 --> 2176.60] them. The first one is from Ephesians chapter 1. +[2176.60 --> 2182.60] I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope +[2182.60 --> 2188.82] to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, +[2189.12 --> 2196.74] and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That's a really complicated verse and sentence. +[2197.26 --> 2200.92] There are three things in there that we can distill it down to. Let me read it again. +[2200.92 --> 2207.86] I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you, one, may know the hope to which +[2207.86 --> 2214.82] he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably +[2214.82 --> 2225.14] great power for us who believe. 2 Corinthians 4. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is +[2225.14 --> 2230.24] unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. +[2230.92 --> 2237.96] Then in Acts chapter 26, Paul is recounting what happened on the road to Damascus, where God says, +[2238.46 --> 2244.86] I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I'm sending you to them to open their eyes. +[2246.32 --> 2252.06] Psalm 119, open my eyes that I may see the wonderful things in your law. +[2253.42 --> 2258.76] There's lots. There's many more. Some may come to mind for you as well. +[2258.76 --> 2265.92] I'd actually like to close our time of prayer with one more, and that's from the book of 2 Kings, +[2266.86 --> 2273.50] which what was happening there was Elisha and the Israelites were under military threat from the Arameans, +[2273.72 --> 2280.18] and they were about to get squashed. Now, I'm fairly certain that we probably don't have Arameans +[2280.18 --> 2285.36] surrounding the sanctuary. If there are, then that means the ushers aren't doing their job. +[2286.92 --> 2293.32] But I think most of us or all of us probably have figurative Arameans surrounding us. +[2296.60 --> 2303.64] Before we pray as well, I'd like to go through some of the prayer concerns that were in the bulletin, +[2303.64 --> 2311.82] or some updates on that. And first off, we know that Amy Bongers will be needing a second surgery to her eyes. +[2312.44 --> 2318.90] We pray that that will go well and that she will have the patience to be able to deal with that. +[2319.70 --> 2326.10] We also think of the Roersma family as Mike's mom is nearing the end of her life, +[2326.10 --> 2333.22] and we pray for the family as they gather at the hospital and that you would provide a peace for the family +[2333.22 --> 2336.92] and that the hope of Jesus would be known and experienced. +[2337.60 --> 2345.80] We also think of the fire near Osoyos, and we know now that the town is under evacuation +[2345.80 --> 2349.74] and the turmoil and upheaval that that has. +[2349.74 --> 2355.82] We have members here who have property around there, people camping. +[2356.92 --> 2359.26] What a challenge that that is. +[2360.36 --> 2364.68] As well, in the bulletin, we've read about Amy Cron. +[2364.86 --> 2371.50] We pray for her treatments and also for Dan Howling's father and his recovery. +[2372.40 --> 2376.82] And we've also been praying for Louise Condos' family +[2376.82 --> 2380.80] and the recoveries for Ellen White and Mahré. +[2382.24 --> 2383.64] Let's pray together. +[2385.38 --> 2388.00] We praise you, God, for creating this universe, +[2388.50 --> 2390.42] that it was formed at your command, +[2390.78 --> 2394.36] so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. +[2395.30 --> 2398.66] Even with our powerful telescopes and space voyages, +[2398.90 --> 2403.38] humanity has not even scratched the surface of what can be seen. +[2403.38 --> 2406.98] All creation lights up with a reflection of its maker. +[2407.86 --> 2411.88] At the other end of the spectrum, we think of the ministry of advocate, +[2412.44 --> 2415.42] who draw our attention to the tiny unborn child, +[2415.82 --> 2418.52] not literally seen, but very real. +[2419.88 --> 2421.58] Father, we praise you for your law. +[2421.78 --> 2424.32] Your word guides us in the way that we should go. +[2425.36 --> 2427.22] Yet, we fall short. +[2428.20 --> 2429.90] Firstly, we keep our eyes closed. +[2429.90 --> 2433.64] At times, it's easier to close our eyes to what's going on around us. +[2434.26 --> 2437.84] At times, we're overwhelmed with the brokenness in the world around us. +[2439.00 --> 2442.04] Forgive us for willingly shutting out what we know is right +[2442.04 --> 2443.98] and from doing what is good. +[2445.42 --> 2448.80] Secondly, we see, but we don't live by your standards. +[2449.82 --> 2452.52] At times, it's easier just to stay where we're at. +[2453.24 --> 2455.46] You direct us to live our lives of faith, +[2455.66 --> 2458.56] but it can be more comfortable just to let things slide. +[2458.56 --> 2463.34] Forgive us for failing to act and doing what we know is right. +[2464.52 --> 2466.30] Thirdly, we look elsewhere. +[2466.96 --> 2469.24] Forgive us when we choose to do what is wrong. +[2469.72 --> 2474.46] Forgive us when we choose ourselves or we choose temporal things above you. +[2475.32 --> 2479.38] We pray, Lord, that your spirit would flood us to open our eyes, +[2479.86 --> 2482.82] help us to be and do what you have planned for us, +[2482.92 --> 2485.48] and help us to stop looking elsewhere. +[2485.48 --> 2491.82] We come to you with thanks this morning for the great gifts that our spiritual eyes can see. +[2492.82 --> 2495.44] We thank you for the hope to which you call us, +[2495.76 --> 2497.58] the riches of your glorious inheritance, +[2498.00 --> 2500.52] and the great power for us who believe. +[2501.62 --> 2504.76] All these can help us not just cope with our daily lives, +[2505.12 --> 2507.58] but help us to thrive in our service to you. +[2507.58 --> 2510.12] We thank you for this church. +[2510.36 --> 2513.50] Although we fail, we are grateful for the good things, +[2513.92 --> 2517.98] for the cloud of witnesses that testify to your faithfulness and encourage us. +[2518.76 --> 2520.34] Thank you for the church worldwide, +[2520.84 --> 2524.18] with so many people living out their faith in so many ways, +[2524.26 --> 2526.34] so many places, so many faces. +[2527.30 --> 2529.58] Thank you for the church of all ages, +[2530.18 --> 2533.40] that cloud of witnesses that goes before us +[2533.40 --> 2535.62] and that will undoubtedly follow us. +[2535.62 --> 2539.68] Father, we pray for the faces of our own church. +[2540.22 --> 2542.58] We think of Amy needing surgery, +[2542.92 --> 2545.20] and Amy Cron as well. +[2545.46 --> 2548.48] We think of the Roersma family as they're gathered just up the hill. +[2549.06 --> 2553.92] Lord, bless their time together as they expect their mother to pass away. +[2554.82 --> 2558.92] Father, we pray for those in Osoyos who need to make decisions +[2558.92 --> 2563.74] and leave their homes and deal with all the upheaval with that. +[2564.70 --> 2568.74] We pray for Dan Howling's father and Louise Condos' family. +[2569.22 --> 2574.04] Lord, we thank you for the recoveries for Ellen and for Mahre. +[2574.04 --> 2580.38] We pray for the things that don't make it into the bulletin +[2580.38 --> 2584.04] or the things that used to be in the bulletin but have not been forgotten, +[2584.50 --> 2588.84] for physical challenges, aging challenges, housing challenges, +[2589.20 --> 2593.08] the challenges of raising children or broken relationships. +[2593.56 --> 2596.74] Give us eyes to see that our afflictions are temporary +[2596.74 --> 2601.96] and don't compare with the glory that is awaiting us. +[2602.62 --> 2604.20] We pray again for our advocate, +[2604.48 --> 2608.60] that they may inspire women and families to see your goodness +[2608.60 --> 2609.90] and your graciousness. +[2610.98 --> 2612.90] We thank you for the rain a week ago. +[2613.28 --> 2616.32] We pray that this summer season may recharge us from our labors, +[2616.50 --> 2620.38] and when we do things and experience things that we might not do otherwise, +[2620.38 --> 2625.16] that this might lead us to a new perspective and a new focus for the year ahead. +[2626.78 --> 2629.30] Father, we pray for Marg on Township Council. +[2630.04 --> 2632.16] Thank you that she can serve in this role. +[2632.36 --> 2635.34] We pray that you give her the wisdom and the insight +[2635.34 --> 2637.62] to serve in such a unique way. +[2638.66 --> 2640.58] We pray for the council of this church, +[2640.94 --> 2644.50] for the various leaders, and for the many, many volunteers. +[2645.60 --> 2647.48] Give them the hope to which you call them, +[2647.86 --> 2649.94] the richness of your glorious inheritance. +[2650.38 --> 2652.66] And the great power for those who believe. +[2654.02 --> 2656.08] We pray for our pastors and staff. +[2656.24 --> 2657.32] Give them eyes to see. +[2658.00 --> 2661.56] May the upcoming Roman series continue to challenge us +[2661.56 --> 2663.16] and open the eyes of our hearts. +[2664.36 --> 2665.90] Bless these faith heroes' messages, +[2666.64 --> 2669.18] that we may not just see them, like Joseph, +[2669.18 --> 2670.84] as larger than life, +[2671.22 --> 2673.54] but an encouragement for our life. +[2674.76 --> 2675.84] In your name we pray. +[2676.30 --> 2676.60] Amen. +[2678.46 --> 2679.82] Back to two kings. +[2681.34 --> 2683.24] So the Arameans are threatening. +[2685.20 --> 2686.30] And this is about, +[2686.66 --> 2690.70] this starts with the servant of the prophet Elisha. +[2691.66 --> 2693.78] When the servant of the man of God got up +[2693.78 --> 2695.30] and went out early the next morning, +[2695.62 --> 2699.56] an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. +[2699.56 --> 2703.02] Oh no, my lord, what shall we do? +[2703.02 --> 2704.32] The servant asked. +[2706.32 --> 2708.78] Don't be afraid, the prophet answered. +[2709.26 --> 2713.46] Those who are with us are more than those who are with them. +[2713.46 --> 2715.48] And Elisha prayed. +[2716.68 --> 2719.78] Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see. +[2719.78 --> 2723.68] Then the Lord opened the servant's eyes, +[2723.76 --> 2728.94] and he looked, and he saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire +[2728.94 --> 2731.16] all around Elisha. +[2731.16 --> 2757.06] As Rob indicated, we're going to continue our series looking at faith heroes, +[2757.06 --> 2761.02] a list generated from Hebrews 11, +[2761.52 --> 2762.70] but stories throughout the Bible. +[2762.80 --> 2765.16] This morning, Amara is going to come up +[2765.16 --> 2769.50] and read for us the text from Genesis 50. +[2770.16 --> 2772.96] We're going to read verse 15 through 26. +[2773.48 --> 2777.00] And so if you have a Bible either in your hands or on your phone, +[2777.10 --> 2778.98] I encourage you to have that in front of you +[2778.98 --> 2782.96] while Amara reads it and also for after. +[2782.96 --> 2788.44] When Jesus' brothers saw that their father was dead, +[2788.66 --> 2789.08] they said, +[2789.54 --> 2791.74] What if Joseph holds a grudge against us +[2791.74 --> 2794.00] and pays us back for all the wrongs we did to him? +[2794.34 --> 2796.24] So they sent word to Joseph, saying, +[2796.52 --> 2798.80] Your father left these instructions before he died. +[2799.20 --> 2800.96] This is what you are to say to Joseph. +[2801.56 --> 2804.18] I ask you to forgive your brothers +[2804.18 --> 2807.52] the sins and the wrongs they committed in treating you so badly. +[2807.52 --> 2813.02] Now please forgive the sins of the servant of the God of your father. +[2813.72 --> 2816.86] When the message came to him, Joseph wept. +[2817.50 --> 2821.74] His brothers then came and threw themselves down before him. +[2822.02 --> 2823.68] We are your slaves, they said. +[2824.08 --> 2825.16] But Joseph said, +[2825.46 --> 2826.30] Do not be afraid. +[2826.70 --> 2828.30] I am in the place of God. +[2828.54 --> 2829.94] You intended to harm me, +[2830.02 --> 2831.68] but God intended it for good +[2831.68 --> 2835.52] to accomplish what is now being done. +[2835.52 --> 2838.14] The saving of many lives. +[2838.62 --> 2840.02] So then, don't be afraid. +[2840.52 --> 2843.26] I will provide for you and your children. +[2843.94 --> 2847.04] And he reassured them and spoke kindly to them. +[2848.80 --> 2853.38] Joseph stayed in Egypt along with all of his father's family. +[2854.02 --> 2856.12] He lives 110 years +[2856.12 --> 2859.24] and saw the third generation of Ephraim's children, +[2859.52 --> 2862.38] also the children of Machir, son of Manasseh, +[2862.70 --> 2864.62] were placed at birth on Joseph's knee. +[2864.62 --> 2868.26] Then Joseph said to his brothers, +[2868.58 --> 2869.50] I am about to die, +[2869.80 --> 2871.62] but God will surely come to your aid +[2871.62 --> 2875.06] and take you up and out of this land +[2875.06 --> 2877.36] to the land he promised on oath +[2877.36 --> 2879.62] to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. +[2880.56 --> 2884.04] And Joseph made the Israelites swear on oath +[2884.04 --> 2885.62] and said, +[2886.50 --> 2888.08] God will surely come to your aid +[2888.08 --> 2891.64] and then you must carry my bones up from this place. +[2891.64 --> 2895.00] So Joseph died at an age of 110 +[2895.00 --> 2897.50] and after they embalmed him, +[2897.92 --> 2899.96] he was placed in a coffin in Egypt. +[2899.96 --> 2909.40] Thanks, Amara. +[2909.40 --> 2909.50] Thanks, Amara. +[2914.00 --> 2919.10] As we have been looking at faith heroes +[2919.10 --> 2924.92] and looking at characters and stories in the Bible +[2924.92 --> 2927.64] that may be familiar to you, +[2927.64 --> 2929.50] may not be familiar to you, +[2930.46 --> 2931.78] we have been doing this +[2931.78 --> 2935.82] as a way of trying to encourage each other +[2935.82 --> 2937.28] and to be encouraged +[2937.28 --> 2940.84] as we see God at work in the world +[2940.84 --> 2944.58] through sometimes extraordinary people, +[2944.80 --> 2947.92] but more often than not, ordinary people. +[2947.92 --> 2950.72] And we've been holding those stories up +[2950.72 --> 2953.40] alongside of some of our own stories +[2953.40 --> 2955.60] and some of the stories of people +[2955.60 --> 2958.72] that have impacted our lives of faith. +[2960.30 --> 2961.82] To that end, at the very beginning +[2961.82 --> 2963.34] of this series of this summer, +[2963.48 --> 2964.30] and if you weren't here, +[2964.40 --> 2965.62] you can be forgiven for this, +[2965.88 --> 2967.12] but I did say, +[2967.36 --> 2971.30] if you have seen God at work in your life +[2971.30 --> 2973.32] or if you have a story +[2973.32 --> 2974.62] that you would like to share, +[2974.94 --> 2976.06] we would love to hear that. +[2976.06 --> 2978.60] And, strangely enough, +[2979.02 --> 2980.10] no one's called me, +[2981.00 --> 2981.94] no one's emailed me, +[2982.00 --> 2982.86] no one's reached out, +[2983.10 --> 2983.98] and here's what I know. +[2985.06 --> 2986.68] Some of y'all have seen God at work +[2986.68 --> 2987.62] in this last week, +[2988.84 --> 2992.66] let alone in these last number of weeks or months. +[2993.38 --> 2994.52] And we want to celebrate that, +[2994.58 --> 2995.18] we want to hear that. +[2995.26 --> 2999.64] And so, if you would like to share with us something, +[2999.82 --> 3001.50] please grab me after the service, +[3001.98 --> 3002.82] touch base with me, +[3002.88 --> 3004.88] and we will make it happen. +[3006.06 --> 3008.52] Now, the story of Joseph +[3008.52 --> 3013.52] is a beautiful and, I think anyway, +[3013.74 --> 3015.50] compelling story +[3015.50 --> 3018.30] of who God is +[3018.30 --> 3021.02] and of one man's response +[3021.02 --> 3022.76] and the impact that that has had +[3022.76 --> 3024.04] on the people around him. +[3025.10 --> 3027.62] The big idea for Joseph +[3027.62 --> 3028.94] and for us this morning +[3028.94 --> 3032.70] is to see how, +[3033.00 --> 3034.52] in the Joseph story, +[3034.68 --> 3036.12] we learn about +[3036.12 --> 3039.60] the security of God's sovereignty +[3039.60 --> 3043.72] and the power of God's providence +[3043.72 --> 3046.46] and how those connect +[3046.46 --> 3048.30] to your everyday life. +[3049.30 --> 3051.12] So, what I hope you'll see this morning +[3051.12 --> 3052.28] is that the Joseph story +[3052.28 --> 3054.94] is about the security of God's sovereignty +[3054.94 --> 3057.74] and the power of God's providence +[3057.74 --> 3059.84] for your everyday life. +[3060.46 --> 3062.68] Now, as I stand here this morning, +[3062.80 --> 3064.96] I know that those might be +[3064.96 --> 3067.34] sort of $5 theological words, +[3067.62 --> 3069.12] sovereignty and providence, +[3069.62 --> 3071.54] and probably not words you use +[3071.54 --> 3072.60] in your ordinary life, +[3073.22 --> 3076.44] unless you're a nerd like me. +[3076.44 --> 3079.84] And so, I just want to take a minute +[3079.84 --> 3083.30] and define our terms, right? +[3083.40 --> 3085.64] What is God's sovereignty? +[3086.14 --> 3087.16] What does that refer to? +[3087.82 --> 3088.92] And then quickly also, +[3089.08 --> 3090.28] what is providence? +[3091.18 --> 3093.44] Now, simply put, sovereignty, +[3093.98 --> 3095.88] God's sovereignty means +[3095.88 --> 3098.40] God's right to rule. +[3099.74 --> 3101.46] God's right to rule. +[3102.40 --> 3103.68] So, when you read your Bible +[3103.68 --> 3107.06] and you see the name God Almighty +[3107.06 --> 3108.74] or the Lord Almighty, +[3109.12 --> 3110.50] that's translating +[3110.50 --> 3114.12] a Hebrew word pair named for God +[3114.12 --> 3115.86] that is El in Hebrew, +[3116.00 --> 3117.04] which is a word for God, +[3117.18 --> 3118.02] and Shaddai. +[3118.84 --> 3120.04] El Shaddai. +[3120.82 --> 3122.30] Shaddai is the name +[3122.30 --> 3124.20] by which God is primarily known +[3124.20 --> 3126.26] before He gives His covenant name +[3126.26 --> 3127.64] to His people, Yahweh. +[3128.62 --> 3130.70] Shaddai is sometimes translated +[3130.70 --> 3133.60] as sovereign or ruler. +[3135.32 --> 3136.68] In what became +[3136.68 --> 3139.86] the sort of first authorized translation +[3139.86 --> 3141.34] of the Bible, +[3141.64 --> 3143.32] which is the Latin Vulgate, +[3143.48 --> 3144.68] which was written by Jerome +[3144.68 --> 3146.00] in the fourth century, +[3146.42 --> 3147.36] translated by Jerome +[3147.36 --> 3148.26] in the fourth century, +[3149.22 --> 3151.00] Shaddai is translated +[3151.00 --> 3152.68] into the Latin word +[3152.68 --> 3154.08] omnipotence, +[3155.08 --> 3156.72] which you might hear in that, +[3156.82 --> 3158.80] the English word omnipotence, +[3158.80 --> 3160.46] which is the word +[3160.46 --> 3162.60] that we use for all-powerful. +[3165.82 --> 3167.34] There's a theologian +[3167.34 --> 3170.02] that I really appreciate, +[3170.02 --> 3172.52] and his work on this +[3172.52 --> 3173.88] is really clear, I think. +[3174.14 --> 3175.36] His name is Herman Bavinck. +[3175.42 --> 3176.02] He's a Dutch theologian +[3176.62 --> 3178.26] from the late 19th, +[3178.26 --> 3179.16] early 20th century. +[3180.14 --> 3181.70] He writes this, +[3181.70 --> 3184.96] God is the creator +[3184.96 --> 3186.52] and therefore owner, +[3186.96 --> 3187.58] possessor, +[3187.72 --> 3189.90] and Lord of all things. +[3191.08 --> 3191.80] Apart from Him, +[3191.88 --> 3192.80] there is no existence +[3192.80 --> 3193.58] or ownership. +[3193.94 --> 3196.94] He alone has absolute authority. +[3197.58 --> 3199.12] Always and everywhere, +[3199.66 --> 3201.62] His will decides. +[3204.00 --> 3205.14] In short, +[3206.22 --> 3207.32] God's sovereignty +[3207.32 --> 3209.34] is His reign +[3209.34 --> 3210.88] over all the world +[3210.88 --> 3212.86] as creator king. +[3214.48 --> 3215.96] And with eyes to see, +[3216.12 --> 3216.74] you can see +[3216.74 --> 3218.22] how this shows up +[3218.22 --> 3219.60] in the story of Joseph +[3219.60 --> 3220.56] over and over +[3220.56 --> 3221.40] and over again. +[3222.56 --> 3222.76] Right? +[3222.84 --> 3223.86] Before anything +[3223.86 --> 3225.30] truly bad +[3225.30 --> 3226.18] befalls him, +[3226.26 --> 3228.30] back in Genesis 37, +[3228.50 --> 3229.46] where Joseph's story +[3229.46 --> 3230.44] starts, +[3232.02 --> 3233.28] Joseph has +[3233.28 --> 3234.38] a dream +[3234.38 --> 3236.34] that one day +[3236.34 --> 3237.14] he will be +[3237.14 --> 3238.16] a great ruler +[3238.16 --> 3239.48] and all people +[3239.48 --> 3240.72] will bow down +[3240.72 --> 3241.10] to him. +[3242.74 --> 3244.16] In the first dream, +[3244.44 --> 3245.70] Joseph and his brothers +[3245.70 --> 3247.02] are out in the field +[3247.02 --> 3248.26] binding up sheaves +[3248.26 --> 3248.82] of wheat. +[3250.12 --> 3250.26] Right? +[3250.36 --> 3251.22] Sheaves of grain. +[3251.90 --> 3253.08] And then all of a sudden, +[3253.26 --> 3254.60] Joseph's sheaf +[3254.60 --> 3255.72] stands up +[3255.72 --> 3256.76] in front of the brothers' +[3256.76 --> 3257.64] sheaves +[3257.64 --> 3258.60] and their sheaves +[3258.60 --> 3259.74] start bowing down +[3259.74 --> 3260.18] to him. +[3261.74 --> 3262.76] Now you can imagine, +[3262.88 --> 3263.14] Joseph, +[3263.36 --> 3264.08] one of the younger +[3264.08 --> 3265.48] of this family, +[3265.70 --> 3266.76] and his brothers +[3266.76 --> 3267.72] all bowing down +[3267.72 --> 3267.98] to him, +[3268.04 --> 3268.76] they don't take +[3268.76 --> 3269.42] that well. +[3270.64 --> 3271.76] He has another dream. +[3272.50 --> 3273.22] This time, +[3273.62 --> 3274.82] the sun and the moon +[3274.82 --> 3275.82] and the stars +[3275.82 --> 3278.04] are all bowing down +[3278.04 --> 3278.96] to Joseph. +[3280.10 --> 3280.80] Now this is usually +[3280.80 --> 3281.54] interpreted to mean +[3281.54 --> 3283.12] that Jacob and Rachel, +[3283.24 --> 3283.90] his parents, +[3284.12 --> 3285.32] and all of his brothers +[3285.32 --> 3287.20] would bow to him +[3287.20 --> 3289.18] at some point +[3289.18 --> 3291.08] in their future. +[3291.40 --> 3292.66] Joseph's dreams +[3292.66 --> 3294.10] are a prediction +[3294.10 --> 3295.76] of what is to come +[3295.76 --> 3296.80] of the future +[3296.80 --> 3298.36] and his dreams +[3298.36 --> 3299.36] are only, +[3299.84 --> 3301.06] his dreams +[3301.06 --> 3301.82] as a prediction +[3301.82 --> 3302.68] of the future +[3302.68 --> 3304.62] is only possible +[3304.62 --> 3307.46] if God is sovereign. +[3308.36 --> 3308.86] Right? +[3308.92 --> 3309.58] That the future +[3309.58 --> 3310.40] is fixed +[3310.40 --> 3311.88] in the hands of God +[3311.88 --> 3313.50] is only possible +[3313.50 --> 3315.70] if he is sovereign. +[3316.24 --> 3317.34] And that gets +[3317.34 --> 3318.28] his story started. +[3319.12 --> 3320.36] And we don't exactly know +[3320.36 --> 3321.50] what Joseph's attitude +[3321.50 --> 3322.60] was like +[3322.60 --> 3323.46] when he went through +[3323.46 --> 3324.88] everything that happened +[3324.88 --> 3325.30] to him. +[3325.94 --> 3327.08] But we do know +[3327.08 --> 3329.18] that in every circumstance, +[3329.46 --> 3330.32] no matter what it was, +[3330.44 --> 3332.90] he tries to be faithful +[3332.90 --> 3334.94] and obedient to God +[3334.94 --> 3336.56] and his will for living. +[3337.74 --> 3338.60] And so his brothers +[3338.60 --> 3340.78] don't like this arrogant +[3340.78 --> 3342.06] young man in their midst +[3342.06 --> 3343.12] and so they plot +[3343.12 --> 3343.88] to kill him. +[3344.36 --> 3345.30] Instead of killing him, +[3345.38 --> 3346.38] they beat him badly +[3346.38 --> 3347.22] and they throw him +[3347.22 --> 3347.74] in a well. +[3347.90 --> 3349.28] They sell him into slavery +[3349.28 --> 3350.52] to some Midianites +[3350.52 --> 3351.48] or some Ishmaelites +[3351.48 --> 3352.50] and he ends up +[3352.50 --> 3354.10] in Egypt +[3354.10 --> 3355.20] where he's sold +[3355.20 --> 3356.06] into the house +[3356.06 --> 3357.10] of Potiphar +[3357.10 --> 3359.00] who's an Egyptian official. +[3360.52 --> 3361.42] Potiphar's wife +[3361.42 --> 3364.76] accuses Joseph of rape +[3364.76 --> 3365.88] after she tries +[3365.88 --> 3367.02] to sleep with him. +[3367.96 --> 3368.84] And Joseph says +[3368.84 --> 3370.48] in Genesis 39 verse 9, +[3370.98 --> 3371.94] how could I do +[3371.94 --> 3373.16] such a wicked thing +[3373.16 --> 3375.04] and sin against God? +[3376.30 --> 3377.02] Joseph is thrown +[3377.02 --> 3377.54] into prison. +[3378.54 --> 3379.52] And while in prison, +[3379.52 --> 3381.32] more dreams occur. +[3381.52 --> 3383.42] Pharaoh has a couple dreams +[3383.42 --> 3384.58] and he asks Joseph +[3384.58 --> 3386.62] to interpret those dreams. +[3387.66 --> 3388.70] And Joseph says +[3388.70 --> 3389.90] in Genesis 41, +[3390.26 --> 3391.42] I cannot do it, +[3391.62 --> 3393.48] but God will give Pharaoh +[3393.48 --> 3394.88] the answer he desires. +[3397.36 --> 3400.02] Joseph speaks this answer +[3400.02 --> 3400.84] given from God +[3400.84 --> 3401.84] who is sovereign +[3401.84 --> 3403.72] and Pharaoh rewards him +[3403.72 --> 3405.06] with a privileged place +[3405.06 --> 3406.46] and Joseph eventually +[3406.46 --> 3407.94] moves up through the ranks +[3407.94 --> 3408.52] and he becomes +[3408.52 --> 3410.30] the vizier in Egypt +[3410.30 --> 3411.82] which is second in command +[3411.82 --> 3413.50] only to Pharaoh. +[3414.88 --> 3416.70] And he ends up +[3416.70 --> 3417.50] taking a wife +[3417.50 --> 3418.44] and having a family. +[3419.12 --> 3420.24] And in Genesis 41, +[3420.88 --> 3421.50] we read, +[3421.58 --> 3423.34] Joseph named his firstborn +[3423.34 --> 3424.38] Manasseh +[3424.38 --> 3425.02] and said, +[3425.50 --> 3426.58] it is because God +[3426.58 --> 3427.80] has made me forget +[3427.80 --> 3428.58] all my trouble. +[3429.24 --> 3430.16] And the second son, +[3430.28 --> 3431.20] he named Ephraim +[3431.20 --> 3431.86] and said, +[3431.86 --> 3433.22] it is because God +[3433.22 --> 3434.40] has made me fruitful +[3434.40 --> 3435.24] in the land +[3435.24 --> 3436.08] of my suffering. +[3437.76 --> 3438.66] And then Joseph's story +[3438.66 --> 3439.36] continues because +[3439.36 --> 3440.52] this famine that he predicted +[3440.52 --> 3441.32] does come +[3441.32 --> 3442.74] and his brothers now come +[3442.74 --> 3444.90] from the land of Canaan +[3444.90 --> 3445.86] where they were previously +[3445.86 --> 3446.72] and they come +[3446.72 --> 3448.44] to receive the grain stores +[3448.44 --> 3449.04] that Joseph +[3449.04 --> 3450.24] had helped preserve +[3450.24 --> 3451.60] but they're worried +[3451.60 --> 3452.70] that he's going to extract +[3452.70 --> 3454.42] his revenge on them +[3454.42 --> 3455.54] and in the text +[3455.54 --> 3456.36] that we read +[3456.36 --> 3457.36] in Genesis 50, +[3457.86 --> 3458.48] Joseph says, +[3458.82 --> 3459.78] don't be afraid. +[3459.78 --> 3462.46] Am I in the place of God? +[3462.98 --> 3464.20] You intended to harm me +[3464.20 --> 3465.76] but God intended it for good +[3465.76 --> 3466.62] to accomplish +[3466.62 --> 3467.78] what is now being done, +[3467.88 --> 3469.96] the saving of many lives. +[3470.04 --> 3471.22] So don't be afraid. +[3471.80 --> 3473.24] I will provide for you +[3473.24 --> 3474.66] and your children. +[3476.64 --> 3478.46] The rule of God +[3478.46 --> 3481.48] and his standing over history +[3481.48 --> 3484.60] and then Joseph's submission to it +[3484.60 --> 3486.82] and security within it +[3486.82 --> 3489.76] is all over the faith story +[3489.76 --> 3490.82] of Joseph. +[3491.92 --> 3492.94] But so too +[3492.94 --> 3494.34] is the power +[3494.34 --> 3496.02] of God's providence. +[3496.98 --> 3497.82] So in the same vein, +[3497.98 --> 3499.92] what is providence? +[3501.58 --> 3502.96] If sovereignty +[3502.96 --> 3505.90] is God's right to rule, +[3506.62 --> 3509.50] providence is God's active ruling +[3509.50 --> 3510.56] in the world. +[3510.86 --> 3511.98] It's his actions +[3511.98 --> 3514.60] that come out of that ruling. +[3514.60 --> 3517.02] And so the very act +[3517.02 --> 3517.60] of creation +[3518.14 --> 3519.22] in the very beginning +[3519.22 --> 3520.02] when God said, +[3520.22 --> 3520.84] let there be +[3520.84 --> 3522.44] and there was, +[3522.50 --> 3523.24] that act +[3523.24 --> 3525.42] is part of God's providence. +[3526.36 --> 3527.08] In fact, +[3527.20 --> 3527.68] in the old +[3527.68 --> 3528.60] Westminster Divines, +[3529.26 --> 3530.88] old theological traditions, +[3531.38 --> 3531.88] the doctrine +[3531.88 --> 3532.60] of God's providence +[3533.24 --> 3534.56] was sometimes called +[3534.56 --> 3535.18] the doctrine +[3535.18 --> 3537.10] of continuing creation. +[3538.66 --> 3539.14] Providence +[3539.14 --> 3540.10] is God's +[3540.10 --> 3541.64] continued involvement +[3541.64 --> 3542.86] in the world +[3542.86 --> 3543.86] for his glory +[3543.86 --> 3544.66] and for the good +[3544.66 --> 3545.80] of all that he has made. +[3546.82 --> 3547.42] And so we read +[3547.42 --> 3548.38] in Colossians 1, +[3549.20 --> 3549.94] all things +[3549.94 --> 3550.68] have been created +[3550.68 --> 3551.36] through him +[3551.36 --> 3552.26] and for him. +[3552.36 --> 3554.00] He is before all things +[3554.00 --> 3555.42] and in him +[3555.42 --> 3556.72] all things +[3556.72 --> 3557.30] hold +[3557.30 --> 3558.30] together. +[3559.34 --> 3560.30] And again, +[3560.54 --> 3561.54] very clearly, +[3562.00 --> 3563.10] God's providence +[3563.10 --> 3564.22] is all over +[3564.22 --> 3564.94] the story +[3564.94 --> 3565.50] of Joseph. +[3566.80 --> 3567.70] God's providence +[3567.70 --> 3568.32] is all over +[3568.32 --> 3568.78] the story +[3568.78 --> 3569.68] of the entire drama +[3569.68 --> 3570.32] of Scripture. +[3570.32 --> 3571.54] any time +[3571.54 --> 3572.32] God acts +[3572.32 --> 3573.08] in the world +[3573.08 --> 3573.76] explicitly +[3573.76 --> 3575.06] or behind the scenes, +[3575.16 --> 3576.12] he is acting +[3576.12 --> 3577.26] providentially. +[3578.64 --> 3579.10] And so again, +[3579.20 --> 3579.70] in the story +[3579.70 --> 3580.20] of Joseph, +[3580.58 --> 3581.34] in addition to everything +[3581.34 --> 3582.24] we've already just covered, +[3582.72 --> 3583.98] in Genesis 39, +[3584.42 --> 3584.84] you read, +[3585.00 --> 3585.34] the Lord +[3585.34 --> 3586.80] was with him. +[3587.76 --> 3587.94] Right? +[3587.96 --> 3588.78] He had the promises +[3588.78 --> 3589.92] of God. +[3590.02 --> 3591.50] He had the providence +[3591.50 --> 3592.26] of God +[3592.26 --> 3593.02] and the power +[3593.02 --> 3593.66] of God +[3593.66 --> 3594.84] to rest in. +[3595.68 --> 3596.52] God was always +[3596.52 --> 3597.00] with him. +[3597.06 --> 3597.78] We continue +[3597.78 --> 3598.14] to read +[3598.14 --> 3598.88] in Genesis 39. +[3599.02 --> 3599.42] The Lord +[3599.42 --> 3600.18] was with Joseph +[3600.18 --> 3601.02] and gave him +[3601.02 --> 3601.70] success +[3601.70 --> 3602.74] in whatever +[3602.74 --> 3603.64] he did. +[3604.64 --> 3605.28] And again, +[3605.40 --> 3606.34] from what we read +[3606.34 --> 3607.00] or from what Amara +[3607.00 --> 3607.58] read for us, +[3607.84 --> 3608.98] God intended it +[3608.98 --> 3609.64] for good +[3609.64 --> 3610.66] to accomplish +[3610.66 --> 3611.40] what is now +[3611.40 --> 3612.02] being done, +[3612.12 --> 3612.64] the saving +[3612.64 --> 3614.34] of many lives. +[3614.78 --> 3614.90] Right? +[3614.92 --> 3615.40] That phrase, +[3615.50 --> 3616.22] to accomplish, +[3616.50 --> 3617.60] is God-active +[3617.60 --> 3618.48] language. +[3618.48 --> 3619.26] That's God +[3619.26 --> 3619.90] at work +[3619.90 --> 3621.00] in the world. +[3622.92 --> 3623.06] Now, +[3623.06 --> 3626.76] to be sure, +[3627.72 --> 3629.12] this isn't just +[3629.12 --> 3629.94] an academic +[3629.94 --> 3631.50] or a semantic +[3631.50 --> 3632.98] distinction. +[3634.54 --> 3635.32] Right? +[3635.40 --> 3636.30] The security +[3636.30 --> 3637.56] of God's sovereignty +[3637.56 --> 3638.54] and the power +[3638.54 --> 3639.88] of God's providence +[3639.88 --> 3640.60] impacts +[3640.60 --> 3642.34] your everyday life +[3642.34 --> 3644.74] in every way. +[3646.40 --> 3647.22] Providence +[3647.22 --> 3647.92] impacts +[3647.92 --> 3649.14] your life +[3649.14 --> 3651.12] every day. +[3651.12 --> 3652.48] Let me give you +[3652.48 --> 3653.36] a few examples +[3653.36 --> 3654.42] straight from +[3654.42 --> 3654.76] the story +[3654.76 --> 3655.18] of Joseph +[3655.18 --> 3656.14] and really +[3656.14 --> 3656.64] even just +[3656.64 --> 3657.20] from the part +[3657.20 --> 3658.34] that we read +[3658.34 --> 3659.22] this morning. +[3659.96 --> 3660.18] Now, +[3660.20 --> 3660.74] these examples +[3660.74 --> 3661.54] are informed +[3661.54 --> 3662.62] in part +[3662.62 --> 3663.60] from Hebrews +[3663.60 --> 3664.24] 11, +[3664.46 --> 3664.88] 22, +[3665.32 --> 3666.60] which lists +[3666.60 --> 3667.58] Joseph +[3667.58 --> 3668.48] as one +[3668.48 --> 3669.16] of our +[3669.16 --> 3670.14] faith heroes, +[3670.26 --> 3670.62] as one of +[3670.62 --> 3671.52] those testimonies +[3671.52 --> 3672.48] that we look +[3672.48 --> 3673.02] back to. +[3674.10 --> 3674.80] Hebrews 11, +[3674.90 --> 3675.74] 22 says +[3675.74 --> 3676.88] of Joseph, +[3677.84 --> 3678.58] by faith, +[3678.92 --> 3679.24] Joseph, +[3679.24 --> 3680.40] when his +[3680.40 --> 3681.04] end was +[3681.04 --> 3681.38] near, +[3681.90 --> 3682.64] spoke about +[3682.64 --> 3683.26] the exodus +[3683.26 --> 3684.02] of the Israelites +[3684.02 --> 3684.80] from Egypt +[3684.80 --> 3685.90] and gave instructions +[3685.90 --> 3687.00] concerning the +[3687.00 --> 3689.56] burial of his bones. +[3691.30 --> 3691.48] Now, +[3691.48 --> 3691.98] the line +[3691.98 --> 3692.76] that Hebrews, +[3693.02 --> 3693.48] the author +[3693.48 --> 3694.04] of Hebrews, +[3694.16 --> 3695.08] is focusing on +[3695.08 --> 3695.92] and reflecting on +[3695.92 --> 3696.94] is verse 24 +[3696.94 --> 3697.98] of what Amara +[3697.98 --> 3699.16] read for us, +[3699.24 --> 3700.14] where we read, +[3700.26 --> 3701.06] God will surely +[3701.06 --> 3702.10] come to your aid +[3702.10 --> 3703.10] and take you up +[3703.10 --> 3704.22] out of this land +[3704.22 --> 3705.00] to the land +[3705.00 --> 3705.76] he promised +[3705.76 --> 3706.38] on oath +[3706.38 --> 3706.94] to Abraham, +[3707.60 --> 3708.00] Isaac, +[3708.40 --> 3708.94] and Jacob. +[3710.20 --> 3710.62] Now, +[3710.66 --> 3711.16] notice, +[3711.30 --> 3711.54] right, +[3711.62 --> 3712.48] in Joseph's +[3712.48 --> 3712.98] mind, +[3713.94 --> 3714.54] the hoped +[3714.54 --> 3715.74] for exodus +[3715.74 --> 3717.66] is a sure +[3717.66 --> 3718.62] thing, +[3719.50 --> 3719.64] right? +[3719.70 --> 3720.64] God will surely +[3720.64 --> 3722.24] come to your aid. +[3722.64 --> 3723.64] And it's a sure +[3723.64 --> 3724.76] thing to Joseph +[3724.76 --> 3726.36] because he has seen +[3726.36 --> 3727.64] God's providential +[3727.64 --> 3728.80] action in the world +[3728.80 --> 3731.58] that's the operation +[3731.58 --> 3732.66] of God's sovereign +[3732.66 --> 3733.02] rule. +[3734.74 --> 3734.94] Now, +[3735.06 --> 3735.82] fast forward, +[3736.34 --> 3736.64] right, +[3736.64 --> 3738.20] the promise +[3738.20 --> 3739.52] for us +[3739.52 --> 3740.64] is seen +[3740.64 --> 3741.68] and reiterated +[3741.68 --> 3742.48] and made real +[3742.48 --> 3743.30] again in the +[3743.30 --> 3744.32] resurrection +[3744.32 --> 3745.68] of Jesus, +[3745.88 --> 3746.54] but then also +[3746.54 --> 3747.50] in the return +[3747.50 --> 3748.54] of Jesus, +[3749.14 --> 3749.50] right, +[3749.54 --> 3750.28] which makes +[3750.28 --> 3751.04] for us +[3751.04 --> 3752.08] all the earth +[3752.08 --> 3753.22] a new promised +[3753.22 --> 3754.06] land. +[3755.56 --> 3756.40] And so, +[3757.12 --> 3758.56] for your life, +[3759.22 --> 3759.62] notice +[3759.62 --> 3760.76] these, +[3761.10 --> 3762.60] at least these, +[3762.76 --> 3763.04] anyway, +[3763.04 --> 3763.90] two things. +[3763.90 --> 3766.06] one, +[3767.36 --> 3768.22] Joseph shows +[3768.22 --> 3768.70] us +[3768.70 --> 3769.54] that +[3769.54 --> 3771.16] the treasures +[3771.16 --> 3772.24] of this +[3772.24 --> 3773.12] life +[3773.12 --> 3774.68] don't compare +[3774.68 --> 3775.82] to the sure +[3775.82 --> 3776.80] promises +[3776.80 --> 3778.14] of God +[3778.14 --> 3778.98] for the world +[3778.98 --> 3779.40] to come. +[3780.98 --> 3781.20] Right, +[3781.24 --> 3781.94] even though Joseph +[3781.94 --> 3782.62] was a ruler +[3782.62 --> 3783.52] in Egypt, +[3783.90 --> 3784.50] even though he had +[3784.50 --> 3785.30] all the wealth +[3785.30 --> 3786.04] and the privilege +[3786.04 --> 3787.14] and the power +[3787.14 --> 3787.98] of his position +[3787.98 --> 3789.06] as a +[3789.06 --> 3789.64] vizier +[3789.64 --> 3790.68] and a pharaoh, +[3790.68 --> 3791.82] his heart +[3791.82 --> 3792.84] is for +[3792.84 --> 3793.80] the sure +[3793.80 --> 3794.86] promises +[3794.86 --> 3796.10] of God. +[3797.04 --> 3797.96] And all the wealth +[3797.96 --> 3798.70] of Egypt +[3798.70 --> 3799.90] doesn't compare. +[3801.14 --> 3801.88] The same is true +[3801.88 --> 3802.40] for us. +[3803.06 --> 3803.82] All the wealth +[3803.82 --> 3804.44] of this world, +[3804.54 --> 3805.24] all the privilege +[3805.24 --> 3805.78] that you might +[3805.78 --> 3806.66] experience here +[3806.66 --> 3807.98] does not compare +[3807.98 --> 3808.82] to the glory +[3808.82 --> 3810.04] of God's +[3810.04 --> 3810.58] kingdom. +[3811.84 --> 3812.26] And then, +[3812.32 --> 3812.76] likewise, +[3813.24 --> 3814.28] all the suffering, +[3814.48 --> 3815.10] all the trials, +[3815.26 --> 3816.02] all the tribulations +[3816.02 --> 3817.02] that you might face +[3817.02 --> 3817.72] in this world +[3817.72 --> 3818.68] are not worth +[3818.68 --> 3819.64] comparing to the +[3819.64 --> 3820.28] future glory +[3820.28 --> 3821.00] that will be +[3821.00 --> 3822.14] revealed in us +[3822.14 --> 3823.38] and to us. +[3824.76 --> 3825.34] And yet, +[3826.04 --> 3827.30] how quickly +[3827.30 --> 3828.08] do we +[3828.08 --> 3830.18] bind our hearts +[3830.18 --> 3831.22] and our sense +[3831.22 --> 3831.84] of joy +[3831.84 --> 3833.02] and our ideas +[3833.02 --> 3833.92] of fulfillment +[3833.92 --> 3834.68] and purpose +[3834.68 --> 3835.70] to the things +[3835.70 --> 3836.60] of this world +[3836.60 --> 3838.56] rather than +[3838.56 --> 3840.62] to our sovereign God? +[3842.32 --> 3843.40] Joseph wants you +[3843.40 --> 3843.86] to see +[3843.86 --> 3845.56] that Jesus Christ +[3845.56 --> 3846.50] is a greater +[3846.50 --> 3847.00] treasure +[3847.00 --> 3848.08] than anything +[3848.08 --> 3849.02] you will find +[3849.02 --> 3850.16] in this world. +[3850.28 --> 3853.16] second thing +[3853.16 --> 3853.98] to see here +[3853.98 --> 3856.40] is that +[3856.40 --> 3858.30] even with +[3858.30 --> 3859.24] his death +[3859.24 --> 3860.18] looming, +[3861.86 --> 3862.18] Joseph +[3862.18 --> 3863.38] isn't afraid, +[3864.08 --> 3864.94] but he trusted +[3864.94 --> 3866.02] in the promises +[3866.02 --> 3866.66] of God +[3866.66 --> 3868.00] for the future. +[3868.76 --> 3869.60] And so, +[3869.76 --> 3870.34] with that, +[3870.50 --> 3871.74] he had a sense +[3871.74 --> 3872.62] of comfort +[3872.62 --> 3873.72] and peace +[3873.72 --> 3875.16] in the present. +[3875.16 --> 3876.16] God +[3876.16 --> 3876.98] and just +[3876.98 --> 3877.56] like the last, +[3877.66 --> 3877.76] right, +[3877.84 --> 3878.40] fast forward, +[3878.56 --> 3879.44] the same is true +[3879.44 --> 3880.64] for us today. +[3881.02 --> 3881.64] Christians, +[3881.88 --> 3882.02] right, +[3882.06 --> 3883.48] we aren't afraid +[3883.48 --> 3884.38] of death +[3884.38 --> 3885.44] because of +[3885.44 --> 3885.82] Jesus' +[3886.36 --> 3886.90] resurrection +[3886.90 --> 3887.54] and Jesus' +[3887.76 --> 3888.14] resurrection +[3888.14 --> 3889.46] is a guarantee +[3889.46 --> 3891.50] of our resurrection +[3891.50 --> 3892.40] and Jesus' +[3892.62 --> 3893.02] resurrection +[3893.02 --> 3893.74] and ascension +[3893.74 --> 3894.48] is a promise +[3894.48 --> 3895.90] that one day +[3895.90 --> 3897.10] he will return +[3897.10 --> 3898.12] in power. +[3898.12 --> 3898.24] forever. +[3899.70 --> 3900.10] And so, +[3900.90 --> 3901.32] yes, +[3901.42 --> 3901.78] we don't +[3901.78 --> 3902.98] rush towards +[3902.98 --> 3903.34] death, +[3903.44 --> 3903.76] we don't +[3903.76 --> 3904.26] hasten +[3904.26 --> 3905.22] its coming, +[3905.56 --> 3905.70] right, +[3905.78 --> 3906.24] and in fact, +[3906.34 --> 3906.88] we don't hasten +[3906.88 --> 3907.34] its coming +[3907.34 --> 3907.88] for the very +[3907.88 --> 3908.76] same reason +[3908.76 --> 3909.96] that resurrection +[3909.96 --> 3911.28] is so compelling +[3911.28 --> 3912.00] in the face +[3912.00 --> 3912.48] of death. +[3913.76 --> 3913.92] Right, +[3914.00 --> 3914.68] resurrection is +[3914.68 --> 3915.00] compelling +[3915.00 --> 3915.56] in the face +[3915.56 --> 3915.94] of death +[3915.94 --> 3917.02] because humans +[3917.02 --> 3918.28] are meant +[3918.28 --> 3919.02] to be +[3919.02 --> 3919.78] embodied +[3919.78 --> 3920.64] souls. +[3922.70 --> 3923.22] Right, +[3923.28 --> 3924.36] you are meant +[3924.36 --> 3925.06] to be +[3925.06 --> 3925.98] a soul +[3925.98 --> 3927.18] with a body. +[3928.12 --> 3928.94] A soul +[3928.94 --> 3930.18] without a body, +[3930.40 --> 3931.52] even in heaven, +[3932.22 --> 3933.28] isn't as good +[3933.28 --> 3933.98] or right +[3933.98 --> 3934.90] or how it's +[3934.90 --> 3935.96] supposed to be +[3935.96 --> 3937.06] as a soul +[3937.06 --> 3937.78] embodied +[3937.78 --> 3939.10] in the flesh. +[3940.28 --> 3941.40] To make that point, +[3941.50 --> 3942.08] that's why +[3942.08 --> 3942.56] Jesus +[3942.56 --> 3944.00] now +[3944.00 --> 3945.20] still has +[3945.20 --> 3946.28] a flesh +[3946.28 --> 3947.14] body, +[3947.66 --> 3947.86] right, +[3947.94 --> 3949.14] raised and incorruptible, +[3949.26 --> 3949.64] absolutely, +[3949.92 --> 3950.16] yes, +[3950.20 --> 3951.08] but he is still +[3951.08 --> 3952.00] incarnated, +[3952.10 --> 3952.54] he's still +[3952.54 --> 3953.30] enfleshed +[3953.30 --> 3954.22] because he +[3954.22 --> 3955.18] is truly +[3955.18 --> 3955.70] human, +[3955.84 --> 3956.44] he is still +[3956.44 --> 3957.24] truly human +[3957.24 --> 3958.18] and to be +[3958.18 --> 3958.98] fully human, +[3959.16 --> 3959.86] fully alive +[3959.86 --> 3961.16] is to be +[3961.16 --> 3962.62] embodied. +[3963.90 --> 3964.80] The created +[3964.80 --> 3965.36] body +[3965.36 --> 3966.16] matters +[3966.16 --> 3967.70] and so life +[3967.70 --> 3968.38] in a created +[3968.38 --> 3968.84] body +[3968.84 --> 3969.60] matters +[3969.60 --> 3972.06] and yet, +[3972.66 --> 3973.66] even still, +[3974.42 --> 3975.32] though we may +[3975.32 --> 3975.72] die, +[3976.26 --> 3977.20] we do not +[3977.20 --> 3977.64] mourn +[3977.64 --> 3978.36] as those +[3978.36 --> 3979.40] without hope +[3979.40 --> 3980.42] because we know +[3980.42 --> 3980.96] that those +[3980.96 --> 3981.50] who die +[3981.50 --> 3982.22] in the Lord +[3982.22 --> 3982.74] will be +[3982.74 --> 3983.94] raised up +[3983.94 --> 3984.54] when he +[3984.54 --> 3985.54] returns. +[3987.38 --> 3987.92] Heaven +[3987.92 --> 3988.52] is good, +[3989.64 --> 3990.04] but +[3990.04 --> 3990.62] resurrection +[3990.62 --> 3992.50] even better, +[3993.78 --> 3993.90] right, +[3993.96 --> 3994.26] to be +[3994.26 --> 3994.80] embodied +[3994.80 --> 3996.32] is better. +[3998.00 --> 3998.64] In the +[3998.64 --> 3999.24] famous chapter +[3999.24 --> 4000.06] on resurrection +[4000.06 --> 4001.46] in 1 Corinthians +[4001.46 --> 4001.96] 15, +[4002.12 --> 4002.64] Paul says, +[4002.78 --> 4002.96] where, +[4003.12 --> 4003.46] oh death, +[4003.52 --> 4004.14] is your victory, +[4004.28 --> 4004.50] where, +[4004.62 --> 4004.92] oh death, +[4004.96 --> 4005.56] is your sting? +[4005.88 --> 4006.50] The sting +[4006.50 --> 4007.00] of death +[4007.00 --> 4007.54] is sin +[4007.54 --> 4008.20] and the power +[4008.20 --> 4008.62] of sin +[4008.62 --> 4009.28] is the law, +[4009.38 --> 4009.94] but thanks +[4009.94 --> 4011.14] be to God, +[4011.14 --> 4012.02] he gives +[4012.02 --> 4012.96] us victory +[4012.96 --> 4014.24] through our +[4014.24 --> 4015.40] Lord Jesus +[4015.40 --> 4016.30] Christ. +[4018.58 --> 4019.34] One of the +[4019.34 --> 4020.30] most powerful +[4020.30 --> 4021.36] testimonies +[4021.36 --> 4022.04] of faith +[4022.04 --> 4023.02] that you can +[4023.02 --> 4023.72] witness in your +[4023.72 --> 4024.06] life, +[4024.16 --> 4024.84] that I have +[4024.84 --> 4025.58] witnessed in my +[4025.58 --> 4025.84] own, +[4026.48 --> 4027.28] is when a +[4027.28 --> 4028.86] person dies +[4028.86 --> 4030.12] in the security +[4030.12 --> 4031.04] of God's +[4031.04 --> 4031.46] sovereignty +[4031.46 --> 4033.08] and the power +[4033.08 --> 4033.94] of God's +[4033.94 --> 4034.48] providence. +[4034.48 --> 4035.48] God's +[4035.48 --> 4036.48] God's +[4036.48 --> 4037.40] God's +[4037.40 --> 4038.52] God's +[4038.52 --> 4038.60] Now, +[4039.08 --> 4041.04] as we dig +[4041.04 --> 4041.62] into these +[4041.62 --> 4042.92] ideas, +[4044.06 --> 4046.24] I can anticipate +[4046.24 --> 4047.10] a question +[4047.10 --> 4047.80] from some +[4047.80 --> 4048.18] of you, +[4048.64 --> 4048.78] right, +[4048.82 --> 4049.62] because sometimes +[4049.62 --> 4050.74] when we talk +[4050.74 --> 4051.44] about God's +[4051.44 --> 4051.82] sovereignty, +[4052.08 --> 4052.68] sometimes when we +[4052.68 --> 4053.46] talk about God's +[4053.46 --> 4053.98] providence, +[4054.28 --> 4054.80] and this is +[4054.80 --> 4056.18] especially offered +[4056.18 --> 4056.80] up as a +[4056.80 --> 4057.88] criticism of +[4057.88 --> 4058.62] reformed +[4058.62 --> 4058.98] Christians, +[4059.20 --> 4060.16] which we are +[4060.16 --> 4060.78] or I am, +[4061.36 --> 4062.62] sometimes people +[4062.62 --> 4063.12] think, +[4063.12 --> 4064.56] well, +[4064.60 --> 4065.08] if God's +[4065.08 --> 4065.50] going to do +[4065.50 --> 4065.76] it, +[4066.24 --> 4067.08] why do I +[4067.08 --> 4067.50] have to? +[4069.02 --> 4069.58] I once +[4069.58 --> 4070.12] worked with a +[4070.12 --> 4071.32] person who +[4071.32 --> 4071.86] would say, +[4072.06 --> 4073.10] if it's God's +[4073.10 --> 4073.42] will, +[4073.68 --> 4074.56] it will happen. +[4075.08 --> 4075.78] We don't have +[4075.78 --> 4076.42] to do anything. +[4076.94 --> 4077.46] We don't have +[4077.46 --> 4077.86] to make a +[4077.86 --> 4078.20] decision. +[4080.32 --> 4080.84] But, +[4081.08 --> 4082.52] that doesn't +[4082.52 --> 4083.24] match with +[4083.24 --> 4084.04] what the +[4084.04 --> 4085.00] Bible teaches +[4085.00 --> 4085.68] on this, +[4085.76 --> 4085.92] right? +[4085.94 --> 4086.30] The Bible +[4086.30 --> 4087.56] commands us +[4087.56 --> 4089.08] not to be +[4089.08 --> 4089.56] idle, +[4089.76 --> 4090.38] but to work +[4090.38 --> 4090.92] diligently. +[4091.70 --> 4092.34] That's 2 +[4092.34 --> 4093.00] Thessalonians +[4093.00 --> 4093.30] 3. +[4094.58 --> 4095.38] The Bible +[4095.38 --> 4096.26] reminds us +[4096.26 --> 4097.00] that salvation +[4097.00 --> 4098.16] from sin +[4098.16 --> 4099.42] is salvation +[4099.42 --> 4100.66] to good +[4100.66 --> 4101.10] works. +[4101.90 --> 4102.28] Ephesians +[4102.28 --> 4102.76] 2.10 +[4102.76 --> 4103.08] says, +[4103.52 --> 4104.08] for we are +[4104.08 --> 4104.40] God's +[4104.40 --> 4104.94] handiwork +[4104.94 --> 4105.80] created in +[4105.80 --> 4106.44] Christ Jesus +[4106.44 --> 4107.24] to do +[4107.24 --> 4108.48] good works. +[4109.06 --> 4109.56] Again, +[4109.64 --> 4109.96] the letter +[4109.96 --> 4110.48] to Hebrews +[4110.48 --> 4110.88] says, +[4111.48 --> 4112.04] make every +[4112.04 --> 4112.86] effort to +[4112.86 --> 4113.66] live in +[4113.66 --> 4114.16] peace with +[4114.16 --> 4114.90] everyone and +[4114.90 --> 4115.60] to be +[4115.60 --> 4116.36] holy. +[4117.28 --> 4117.62] Without +[4117.62 --> 4118.10] holiness, +[4118.32 --> 4118.68] no one +[4118.68 --> 4119.10] will see +[4119.10 --> 4119.84] the Lord. +[4119.92 --> 4120.10] And so, +[4120.16 --> 4120.38] hear that, +[4120.44 --> 4120.96] make every +[4120.96 --> 4121.36] effort, +[4121.36 --> 4122.78] and then +[4122.78 --> 4123.52] be holy. +[4124.92 --> 4125.60] Make every +[4125.60 --> 4125.92] effort, +[4126.10 --> 4126.52] do good +[4126.52 --> 4126.82] works, +[4126.94 --> 4127.42] don't be +[4127.42 --> 4127.80] idle. +[4128.16 --> 4128.62] All of +[4128.62 --> 4129.20] these New +[4129.20 --> 4129.56] Testament +[4129.56 --> 4130.30] commands are +[4130.30 --> 4130.58] given, +[4130.94 --> 4131.36] and they +[4131.36 --> 4132.02] sure don't +[4132.02 --> 4132.74] sound like +[4132.74 --> 4133.78] we can't +[4133.78 --> 4134.54] say we +[4134.54 --> 4134.78] don't have +[4134.78 --> 4134.98] to do +[4134.98 --> 4135.30] anything. +[4137.20 --> 4137.30] Right? +[4137.48 --> 4137.74] Now, +[4138.74 --> 4139.68] again, +[4139.82 --> 4140.30] the Bible +[4140.30 --> 4142.34] isn't +[4142.34 --> 4142.96] actually +[4142.96 --> 4143.78] interested +[4143.78 --> 4145.14] in solving +[4145.14 --> 4146.66] the difficulty +[4146.66 --> 4147.74] of God's +[4147.74 --> 4148.56] supreme +[4148.56 --> 4149.44] sovereignty +[4149.44 --> 4150.36] and His +[4150.36 --> 4151.06] providence +[4151.06 --> 4152.48] and human +[4152.48 --> 4153.28] responsibility. +[4155.18 --> 4155.90] But what we +[4155.90 --> 4156.54] see over and +[4156.54 --> 4157.16] over again +[4157.16 --> 4157.88] is that it +[4157.88 --> 4158.40] is both +[4158.40 --> 4159.16] true that +[4159.16 --> 4159.92] not a hair +[4159.92 --> 4160.42] can fall +[4160.42 --> 4160.78] from my +[4160.78 --> 4161.24] head without +[4161.24 --> 4161.64] the will +[4161.64 --> 4161.92] of my +[4161.92 --> 4162.38] Father in +[4162.38 --> 4162.60] heaven, +[4162.94 --> 4164.28] and I +[4164.28 --> 4165.16] still have +[4165.16 --> 4165.96] to cut, +[4166.46 --> 4166.82] wash, +[4167.14 --> 4167.48] comb, +[4167.68 --> 4168.36] and style +[4168.36 --> 4168.86] my hair. +[4170.12 --> 4170.92] I have a +[4170.92 --> 4171.78] responsibility to +[4171.78 --> 4172.32] take care of +[4172.32 --> 4172.48] it. +[4173.62 --> 4174.34] It's true +[4174.34 --> 4175.20] both that, +[4175.20 --> 4175.50] yes, +[4175.62 --> 4176.28] every good +[4176.28 --> 4176.86] and perfect +[4176.86 --> 4177.66] gift comes +[4177.66 --> 4178.22] from above, +[4178.36 --> 4178.92] James 1, +[4179.00 --> 4179.58] verse 17. +[4180.00 --> 4180.52] It's true +[4180.52 --> 4181.30] that God +[4181.30 --> 4182.06] Himself gives +[4182.06 --> 4182.96] everyone life, +[4183.18 --> 4183.42] breath, +[4183.52 --> 4184.38] and everything +[4184.38 --> 4184.88] else, +[4184.98 --> 4185.80] Acts 17, +[4185.90 --> 4186.38] 24, +[4186.90 --> 4189.38] and you +[4189.38 --> 4189.86] must not +[4189.86 --> 4190.46] be lazy +[4190.46 --> 4191.48] or idle. +[4192.88 --> 4193.12] Right? +[4193.14 --> 4193.74] As Paul says +[4193.74 --> 4194.48] in 1 Corinthians, +[4195.00 --> 4195.16] right, +[4195.24 --> 4195.94] always give +[4195.94 --> 4196.76] yourselves fully +[4196.76 --> 4197.34] to the work +[4197.34 --> 4197.86] of the Lord +[4197.86 --> 4198.36] because you +[4198.36 --> 4198.72] know that +[4198.72 --> 4199.22] your labor +[4199.22 --> 4199.86] in the Lord +[4199.86 --> 4200.76] is not in +[4200.76 --> 4201.24] vain. +[4202.10 --> 4202.44] Likewise, +[4202.62 --> 4203.48] in Revelation 2, +[4203.74 --> 4204.34] the church of +[4204.34 --> 4204.98] Ephesus is +[4204.98 --> 4205.74] praised by +[4205.74 --> 4206.12] the very +[4206.12 --> 4206.70] mouth of +[4206.70 --> 4207.50] Jesus when +[4207.50 --> 4208.16] He says +[4208.16 --> 4208.58] to this +[4208.58 --> 4208.80] church, +[4208.94 --> 4209.48] I know +[4209.48 --> 4210.36] your deeds, +[4210.76 --> 4211.28] your hard +[4211.28 --> 4211.68] work, +[4212.12 --> 4212.62] and your +[4212.62 --> 4213.12] perseverance. +[4214.50 --> 4215.26] These aren't +[4215.26 --> 4216.12] contradictions. +[4217.64 --> 4218.04] Rather, +[4218.86 --> 4219.78] they speak +[4219.78 --> 4221.30] to the scope +[4221.30 --> 4222.28] of God's +[4222.28 --> 4222.98] sovereignty, +[4224.02 --> 4224.80] such that +[4224.80 --> 4225.34] everything, +[4225.76 --> 4226.36] everyone, +[4226.58 --> 4227.22] everywhere +[4227.22 --> 4228.18] falls under +[4228.18 --> 4228.74] His rule. +[4229.32 --> 4229.76] Everything, +[4230.10 --> 4230.62] everyone, +[4230.82 --> 4231.44] everywhere +[4231.44 --> 4232.24] lives, +[4232.52 --> 4232.88] moves, +[4233.02 --> 4233.56] and has +[4233.56 --> 4234.24] His or +[4234.24 --> 4234.74] her or +[4234.74 --> 4235.38] its being +[4235.38 --> 4235.86] in Him. +[4236.58 --> 4237.58] He upholds +[4237.58 --> 4238.62] and directs +[4238.62 --> 4239.64] all that +[4239.64 --> 4240.74] it means. +[4241.62 --> 4242.14] And that +[4242.14 --> 4242.86] means the +[4242.86 --> 4243.62] means and +[4243.62 --> 4244.74] the ends. +[4245.46 --> 4245.98] The beginning, +[4246.32 --> 4246.92] the middle, +[4247.08 --> 4247.88] and the end. +[4248.60 --> 4248.88] What this +[4248.88 --> 4249.48] means is, +[4249.70 --> 4250.38] God is not +[4250.38 --> 4251.14] surprised, +[4251.60 --> 4252.04] God's not +[4252.04 --> 4252.48] caught off +[4252.48 --> 4252.82] guard, +[4252.92 --> 4253.26] He's never +[4253.26 --> 4254.18] caught unawares, +[4254.44 --> 4255.24] and it +[4255.24 --> 4256.16] means that +[4256.16 --> 4256.96] you have +[4256.96 --> 4257.82] a responsibility +[4257.82 --> 4259.36] and that we +[4259.36 --> 4260.26] are accountable +[4260.26 --> 4261.54] accountable for +[4261.54 --> 4262.44] our intentions +[4262.44 --> 4263.40] and the +[4263.40 --> 4264.46] actions that +[4264.46 --> 4264.78] result. +[4266.00 --> 4266.36] And this, +[4266.50 --> 4266.56] too, +[4266.66 --> 4267.20] comes out of +[4267.20 --> 4267.68] the story +[4267.68 --> 4268.72] of Joseph, +[4269.16 --> 4269.96] chapter 50, +[4270.24 --> 4270.80] verse 20. +[4270.90 --> 4271.16] Again, +[4272.02 --> 4272.92] you intended +[4272.92 --> 4274.20] to harm +[4274.20 --> 4274.60] me, +[4275.48 --> 4275.96] Joseph said +[4275.96 --> 4276.26] to his +[4276.26 --> 4276.56] brothers. +[4277.08 --> 4277.42] That is, +[4277.50 --> 4278.34] your intentions, +[4278.60 --> 4279.50] the desires +[4279.50 --> 4280.54] of his +[4280.54 --> 4280.88] brothers, +[4281.06 --> 4281.62] their will +[4281.62 --> 4282.08] and their +[4282.08 --> 4282.66] plan and +[4282.66 --> 4283.14] the action +[4283.14 --> 4283.80] that resulted +[4283.80 --> 4284.40] from it, +[4284.76 --> 4285.32] they are +[4285.32 --> 4286.20] responsible for +[4286.20 --> 4286.40] that. +[4286.50 --> 4287.08] They are to +[4287.08 --> 4287.38] be held +[4287.38 --> 4288.50] accountable for +[4288.50 --> 4288.74] that. +[4289.10 --> 4289.60] And, +[4289.68 --> 4290.26] it is also +[4290.26 --> 4290.64] true, +[4291.14 --> 4291.94] God intended +[4291.94 --> 4293.08] it for good +[4293.08 --> 4293.72] to accomplish +[4293.72 --> 4294.32] what is now +[4294.32 --> 4294.84] being done, +[4294.98 --> 4295.44] the saving +[4295.44 --> 4296.26] of many +[4296.26 --> 4296.68] lives. +[4297.30 --> 4298.28] The intentions, +[4298.60 --> 4298.94] actions, +[4299.14 --> 4299.80] and responsibilities +[4299.80 --> 4300.90] of people +[4300.90 --> 4302.76] are both +[4302.76 --> 4304.20] their own +[4304.20 --> 4306.52] and part +[4306.52 --> 4307.18] of God's +[4307.18 --> 4308.52] good plan. +[4309.66 --> 4310.36] In fact, +[4311.10 --> 4312.34] God is so +[4312.34 --> 4313.58] powerful, +[4313.96 --> 4315.40] so omnipotent +[4315.40 --> 4317.12] that it +[4317.12 --> 4317.96] can't be +[4317.96 --> 4318.60] any other +[4318.60 --> 4319.80] way if +[4319.80 --> 4320.18] God is +[4320.18 --> 4320.50] God. +[4322.04 --> 4322.96] And still, +[4323.60 --> 4324.00] the brothers +[4324.00 --> 4324.86] are responsible +[4324.86 --> 4325.86] and culpable +[4325.86 --> 4326.74] and guilty +[4326.74 --> 4327.52] for their +[4327.52 --> 4328.26] intentions, +[4328.50 --> 4329.04] which are +[4329.04 --> 4329.76] evil and +[4329.76 --> 4330.18] the acts +[4330.18 --> 4331.00] that came +[4331.00 --> 4331.26] out of +[4331.26 --> 4331.42] them. +[4332.62 --> 4333.12] In the +[4333.12 --> 4333.46] end, +[4333.74 --> 4333.92] their +[4333.92 --> 4334.60] responsibility +[4334.60 --> 4335.52] doesn't +[4335.52 --> 4336.24] undermine +[4336.24 --> 4336.86] God's +[4336.86 --> 4337.66] providence +[4337.66 --> 4338.30] and sovereign +[4338.30 --> 4338.68] will, +[4338.96 --> 4339.34] it is +[4339.34 --> 4340.00] incorporated +[4340.00 --> 4340.88] by God +[4340.88 --> 4341.50] into +[4341.50 --> 4342.26] his work +[4342.26 --> 4343.20] in the +[4343.20 --> 4343.46] world. +[4343.46 --> 4343.50] world. +[4345.10 --> 4345.84] And so, +[4346.08 --> 4347.12] let's pull +[4347.12 --> 4347.60] all of this +[4347.60 --> 4348.04] together +[4348.04 --> 4349.44] here at the +[4349.44 --> 4349.66] end. +[4351.30 --> 4352.30] The story +[4352.30 --> 4352.82] of Joseph +[4352.82 --> 4353.58] is given +[4353.58 --> 4354.24] to us +[4354.24 --> 4354.72] as a +[4354.72 --> 4355.14] testimony +[4355.14 --> 4355.96] of a +[4355.96 --> 4356.58] faith hero +[4356.58 --> 4357.34] because he +[4357.34 --> 4358.04] is a +[4358.04 --> 4358.38] lived +[4358.38 --> 4358.98] example +[4358.98 --> 4359.56] of the +[4359.56 --> 4360.20] security +[4360.20 --> 4361.74] and assurance +[4361.74 --> 4362.74] of God's +[4362.74 --> 4363.22] sovereign +[4363.22 --> 4363.80] rule +[4363.80 --> 4364.44] in the +[4364.44 --> 4364.70] world. +[4364.70 --> 4365.16] And he +[4365.16 --> 4365.90] shows us +[4365.90 --> 4366.28] that we +[4366.28 --> 4366.60] have a +[4366.60 --> 4367.12] responsibility +[4367.12 --> 4368.52] to work +[4368.52 --> 4369.02] and to be +[4369.02 --> 4369.40] diligent +[4369.40 --> 4369.92] and to +[4369.92 --> 4370.38] make the +[4370.38 --> 4370.86] most of +[4370.86 --> 4371.18] whatever +[4371.18 --> 4372.00] circumstances +[4372.00 --> 4372.90] that we +[4372.90 --> 4373.54] find ourselves +[4373.54 --> 4373.80] in, +[4374.04 --> 4374.54] in the +[4374.54 --> 4375.12] confidence +[4375.12 --> 4376.24] of God's +[4376.24 --> 4376.70] sovereign +[4376.70 --> 4377.10] rule. +[4378.04 --> 4378.40] In fact, +[4378.52 --> 4378.88] God's +[4378.88 --> 4379.50] sovereignty +[4379.50 --> 4380.38] is an +[4380.38 --> 4380.92] encouragement +[4380.92 --> 4382.10] for all +[4382.10 --> 4383.40] of life. +[4385.04 --> 4385.68] And +[4385.68 --> 4386.72] Joseph's +[4386.72 --> 4387.44] story shows +[4387.44 --> 4388.32] us that +[4388.32 --> 4388.72] God's +[4388.72 --> 4389.54] providence +[4389.54 --> 4390.92] is always +[4390.92 --> 4391.90] good. +[4393.60 --> 4394.22] So many +[4394.22 --> 4394.66] of us +[4394.66 --> 4395.72] are familiar +[4395.72 --> 4396.02] with +[4396.02 --> 4396.34] Jeremiah +[4396.34 --> 4396.92] 29 +[4396.92 --> 4397.80] verse 11. +[4398.52 --> 4398.88] Jeremiah +[4398.88 --> 4399.44] 29 +[4399.44 --> 4400.02] verse 11 +[4400.02 --> 4401.58] is part +[4401.58 --> 4402.06] of a +[4402.06 --> 4402.32] letter +[4402.32 --> 4402.66] that the +[4402.66 --> 4402.90] prophet +[4402.90 --> 4403.44] Jeremiah +[4403.44 --> 4403.88] writes +[4403.88 --> 4404.24] to the +[4404.24 --> 4404.84] exiles +[4404.84 --> 4405.64] who have +[4405.64 --> 4406.64] been taken +[4406.64 --> 4407.04] away +[4407.04 --> 4407.72] in Babylon +[4407.72 --> 4408.44] to Babylon. +[4409.44 --> 4409.56] And +[4409.56 --> 4410.58] God speaks +[4410.58 --> 4410.92] through the +[4410.92 --> 4411.18] prophet. +[4411.32 --> 4411.98] He says, +[4412.64 --> 4413.10] for I know +[4413.10 --> 4413.72] the plans +[4413.72 --> 4414.14] I have +[4414.14 --> 4414.48] for you, +[4414.60 --> 4414.86] declares +[4414.86 --> 4415.32] the Lord, +[4416.02 --> 4416.52] plans to +[4416.52 --> 4417.24] prosper you +[4417.24 --> 4417.52] and not +[4417.52 --> 4417.92] to harm +[4417.92 --> 4418.10] you, +[4418.18 --> 4418.58] plans to +[4418.58 --> 4418.82] give you +[4418.82 --> 4419.28] a hope +[4419.28 --> 4420.18] and a +[4420.18 --> 4420.52] future. +[4421.52 --> 4421.96] And for +[4421.96 --> 4422.34] Jeremiah +[4422.34 --> 4423.00] and for +[4423.00 --> 4423.40] the people +[4423.40 --> 4423.82] in +[4423.82 --> 4424.54] Babylonian +[4424.54 --> 4424.96] exile, +[4425.10 --> 4425.62] that means +[4425.62 --> 4426.34] an end +[4426.34 --> 4426.80] to their +[4426.80 --> 4427.22] exile. +[4428.10 --> 4428.48] For +[4428.48 --> 4428.86] Joseph, +[4429.10 --> 4429.68] that means +[4429.68 --> 4430.46] an exodus +[4430.46 --> 4431.92] from Egypt. +[4432.80 --> 4433.18] And for +[4433.18 --> 4433.64] us, +[4433.68 --> 4434.34] that means +[4434.34 --> 4435.12] a resurrection +[4435.12 --> 4436.04] and the +[4436.04 --> 4436.90] full coming +[4436.90 --> 4437.18] of the +[4437.18 --> 4437.44] kingdom +[4437.44 --> 4438.02] of God. +[4439.16 --> 4439.78] And so, +[4439.92 --> 4440.36] whether in +[4440.36 --> 4441.14] life or +[4441.14 --> 4441.90] in death, +[4442.12 --> 4442.56] we have +[4442.56 --> 4443.00] comfort, +[4443.30 --> 4443.52] we have +[4443.52 --> 4443.82] hope, +[4444.12 --> 4444.52] and even +[4444.52 --> 4445.42] joy because +[4445.42 --> 4447.32] we know +[4447.32 --> 4448.28] the plans +[4448.28 --> 4449.46] God has +[4449.46 --> 4450.04] for us. +[4450.04 --> 4450.16] plans. +[4451.76 --> 4452.34] And it +[4452.34 --> 4452.80] means that +[4452.80 --> 4453.52] even as +[4453.52 --> 4454.40] God makes +[4454.40 --> 4455.12] plans, +[4456.22 --> 4457.04] we make +[4457.04 --> 4457.52] plans. +[4458.20 --> 4459.02] Plans even +[4459.02 --> 4459.56] in the face +[4459.56 --> 4459.98] of death, +[4460.06 --> 4460.22] right? +[4460.30 --> 4460.98] Joseph said, +[4461.32 --> 4461.76] even in the +[4461.76 --> 4462.16] face of +[4462.16 --> 4462.34] death, +[4462.44 --> 4462.84] you must +[4462.84 --> 4463.44] carry my +[4463.44 --> 4464.20] bones up +[4464.20 --> 4464.76] from this +[4464.76 --> 4465.16] place. +[4465.32 --> 4465.74] And so, +[4465.96 --> 4467.06] we make +[4467.06 --> 4467.68] plans. +[4469.32 --> 4469.60] And in +[4469.60 --> 4469.76] fact, +[4470.56 --> 4471.66] and I know +[4471.66 --> 4472.68] this is a +[4472.68 --> 4473.16] really bold +[4473.16 --> 4473.70] thing to +[4473.70 --> 4474.00] say, +[4474.00 --> 4475.64] but the +[4475.64 --> 4476.72] only reason +[4476.72 --> 4477.72] you have +[4477.72 --> 4478.12] to make +[4478.12 --> 4478.68] plans, +[4479.18 --> 4479.74] the only +[4479.74 --> 4480.40] reason that +[4480.40 --> 4480.60] you can +[4480.60 --> 4480.92] have any +[4480.92 --> 4481.36] confidence +[4481.36 --> 4482.08] in the +[4482.08 --> 4482.50] plans that +[4482.50 --> 4482.98] you make +[4482.98 --> 4484.20] is that +[4484.20 --> 4484.88] the future +[4484.88 --> 4486.04] might actually +[4486.04 --> 4486.36] come. +[4488.06 --> 4488.46] The only +[4488.46 --> 4488.80] reason you +[4488.80 --> 4489.02] can have +[4489.02 --> 4489.56] that confidence +[4489.56 --> 4490.34] is because +[4490.34 --> 4491.48] of the +[4491.48 --> 4492.28] sovereignty +[4492.28 --> 4493.98] of God +[4493.98 --> 4495.44] and the +[4495.44 --> 4495.96] power +[4495.96 --> 4497.56] of His +[4497.56 --> 4498.18] providence. +[4499.22 --> 4499.88] And that +[4499.88 --> 4500.96] changes +[4500.96 --> 4502.24] everything +[4502.24 --> 4503.18] about every +[4503.18 --> 4504.34] day of +[4504.34 --> 4504.82] your life, +[4505.00 --> 4506.04] but especially, +[4506.66 --> 4509.30] especially as +[4509.30 --> 4509.70] you face +[4509.70 --> 4510.02] death. +[4512.10 --> 4512.84] So, +[4512.92 --> 4513.04] I was +[4513.04 --> 4513.46] reflecting +[4513.46 --> 4514.36] this week. +[4515.58 --> 4516.42] I was +[4516.42 --> 4517.02] thinking about +[4517.02 --> 4518.08] the very +[4518.08 --> 4519.28] first funeral +[4519.28 --> 4519.84] I ever +[4519.84 --> 4520.70] officiated as +[4520.70 --> 4521.14] a pastor. +[4522.86 --> 4524.00] I was +[4524.00 --> 4526.24] 28 years +[4526.24 --> 4526.66] old, +[4526.92 --> 4527.62] maybe like +[4527.62 --> 4528.56] four months +[4528.56 --> 4529.74] into my +[4529.74 --> 4530.38] ministry, +[4530.96 --> 4531.72] my first +[4531.72 --> 4532.72] charge as +[4532.72 --> 4533.24] a pastor. +[4534.34 --> 4534.90] So, +[4534.96 --> 4535.62] I just +[4535.62 --> 4536.36] started getting +[4536.36 --> 4536.76] to know +[4536.76 --> 4537.44] these people +[4537.44 --> 4538.98] and John +[4538.98 --> 4539.48] Backer, +[4540.02 --> 4540.52] senior +[4540.52 --> 4541.32] statesman +[4541.32 --> 4542.16] of the +[4542.16 --> 4542.42] church, +[4542.54 --> 4542.80] one of +[4542.80 --> 4543.44] the charter +[4543.44 --> 4544.04] members +[4544.04 --> 4545.12] of this +[4545.12 --> 4545.68] community, +[4546.16 --> 4546.52] had been +[4546.52 --> 4546.94] sick for +[4546.94 --> 4547.52] about 25 +[4547.52 --> 4548.00] years. +[4549.30 --> 4549.54] Right? +[4549.60 --> 4549.96] He had +[4549.96 --> 4551.26] lung issues, +[4551.40 --> 4551.90] he was on +[4551.90 --> 4553.52] a respirator, +[4553.60 --> 4554.00] he carried +[4554.00 --> 4554.48] an oxygen +[4554.48 --> 4555.04] tank with +[4555.04 --> 4555.48] him wherever +[4555.48 --> 4556.04] he went, +[4557.42 --> 4559.16] and before +[4559.16 --> 4559.64] I had +[4559.64 --> 4560.22] started there, +[4560.28 --> 4560.52] he was +[4560.52 --> 4561.06] already in +[4561.06 --> 4561.56] the hospital. +[4562.42 --> 4562.86] Four months +[4562.86 --> 4563.16] later, +[4563.24 --> 4564.18] he was +[4564.18 --> 4565.04] on his +[4565.04 --> 4565.56] deathbed. +[4566.46 --> 4567.36] John and +[4567.36 --> 4567.70] his wife +[4567.70 --> 4568.12] Grace, +[4568.66 --> 4569.38] beautiful +[4569.38 --> 4570.64] saints in +[4570.64 --> 4571.06] the church. +[4572.26 --> 4572.94] Every time +[4572.94 --> 4573.34] I went to +[4573.34 --> 4573.96] visit John, +[4575.14 --> 4575.82] even though +[4575.82 --> 4576.28] he knew +[4576.28 --> 4576.70] he was +[4576.70 --> 4577.28] near death, +[4578.08 --> 4578.62] he was +[4578.62 --> 4579.24] more concerned +[4579.24 --> 4579.72] with my +[4579.72 --> 4580.16] well-being, +[4580.86 --> 4581.44] and how +[4581.44 --> 4581.80] things were +[4581.80 --> 4582.18] going in +[4582.18 --> 4582.64] the church +[4582.64 --> 4583.38] under my +[4583.38 --> 4584.74] new leadership +[4584.74 --> 4585.54] and direction, +[4585.74 --> 4586.64] and he was +[4586.64 --> 4587.16] more interested +[4587.16 --> 4587.70] in hearing +[4587.70 --> 4588.76] about what's +[4588.76 --> 4589.28] going on in +[4589.28 --> 4589.74] my life, +[4589.80 --> 4590.08] and how +[4590.08 --> 4590.62] my wife +[4590.62 --> 4591.22] was adjusting +[4591.22 --> 4591.72] to the +[4591.72 --> 4592.14] community, +[4592.40 --> 4594.48] because he +[4594.48 --> 4595.12] had a +[4595.12 --> 4595.80] confidence. +[4596.76 --> 4597.34] Every time +[4597.34 --> 4597.76] we would +[4597.76 --> 4598.30] sit down, +[4598.40 --> 4598.66] he would +[4598.66 --> 4598.90] say, +[4599.40 --> 4599.66] I'm not +[4599.66 --> 4599.90] worried, +[4600.02 --> 4600.20] pastor, +[4600.28 --> 4600.58] I know +[4600.58 --> 4601.22] exactly +[4601.22 --> 4602.22] where I'm +[4602.22 --> 4602.52] going. +[4606.28 --> 4606.90] When his +[4606.90 --> 4607.50] time finally +[4607.50 --> 4607.94] came, +[4609.20 --> 4609.62] I was +[4609.62 --> 4610.12] gathered with +[4610.12 --> 4610.48] him and +[4610.48 --> 4610.98] his wife +[4610.98 --> 4611.62] and their +[4611.62 --> 4612.60] kids in +[4612.60 --> 4613.06] his hospital +[4613.06 --> 4614.44] room for +[4614.44 --> 4614.78] about two +[4614.78 --> 4615.06] and a half +[4615.06 --> 4615.38] hours. +[4615.96 --> 4616.54] We sat +[4616.54 --> 4616.96] together, +[4616.96 --> 4617.82] we prayed +[4617.82 --> 4618.26] together, +[4618.62 --> 4619.12] we sang +[4619.12 --> 4619.56] hymns +[4619.56 --> 4619.94] together, +[4620.46 --> 4621.50] and we +[4621.50 --> 4622.04] sang +[4622.04 --> 4622.76] Amazing +[4622.76 --> 4623.24] Grace, +[4624.12 --> 4624.64] and as +[4624.64 --> 4625.20] we prayed, +[4625.36 --> 4625.82] I thought, +[4626.14 --> 4626.74] wouldn't this +[4626.74 --> 4627.30] be a beautiful +[4627.30 --> 4628.12] testimony if +[4628.12 --> 4628.58] he went to +[4628.58 --> 4628.96] the Lord +[4628.96 --> 4629.40] while we +[4629.40 --> 4629.70] sang? +[4630.72 --> 4631.54] We finished +[4631.54 --> 4632.20] singing the +[4632.20 --> 4632.48] song, +[4633.10 --> 4633.90] I looked at +[4633.90 --> 4634.20] John, +[4634.30 --> 4634.72] he took a +[4634.72 --> 4635.28] deep breath, +[4635.68 --> 4636.08] and he +[4636.08 --> 4636.36] stopped +[4636.36 --> 4636.72] breathing. +[4638.36 --> 4638.80] Ten +[4638.80 --> 4639.16] seconds +[4639.16 --> 4639.62] passed, +[4640.28 --> 4640.68] fifteen +[4640.68 --> 4641.10] seconds +[4641.10 --> 4641.56] passed, +[4642.20 --> 4642.34] and he +[4642.34 --> 4642.44] went, +[4642.52 --> 4644.76] pastor, +[4644.90 --> 4645.12] you can +[4645.12 --> 4645.36] leave. +[4646.96 --> 4648.68] He's like, +[4648.72 --> 4649.02] don't worry +[4649.02 --> 4649.42] about me, +[4649.76 --> 4650.40] I'm okay. +[4651.46 --> 4651.92] And so I +[4651.92 --> 4652.26] left. +[4653.10 --> 4653.78] Before I made +[4653.78 --> 4654.10] it to the +[4654.10 --> 4654.62] parking lot, +[4654.70 --> 4655.02] I got a +[4655.02 --> 4655.34] phone call +[4655.34 --> 4655.84] from Grace. +[4656.98 --> 4657.34] Pastor, +[4657.96 --> 4658.62] he died. +[4660.64 --> 4661.24] It's like he +[4661.24 --> 4661.54] was waiting +[4661.54 --> 4661.94] for me to +[4661.94 --> 4662.12] leave, +[4662.18 --> 4662.42] I don't +[4662.42 --> 4662.62] know. +[4664.00 --> 4664.54] But even +[4664.54 --> 4664.84] in that +[4664.84 --> 4665.28] moment, +[4666.00 --> 4666.36] he had +[4666.36 --> 4666.74] joy, +[4667.54 --> 4667.82] and he +[4667.82 --> 4668.04] made a +[4668.04 --> 4668.38] joke, +[4668.98 --> 4669.50] he had +[4669.50 --> 4670.00] confidence, +[4670.48 --> 4671.20] he knew +[4671.20 --> 4671.82] where he +[4671.82 --> 4672.44] was going +[4672.44 --> 4673.30] and what +[4673.30 --> 4674.02] laid in +[4674.02 --> 4674.36] front of +[4674.36 --> 4674.52] him, +[4674.64 --> 4674.98] and so +[4674.98 --> 4675.44] did the +[4675.44 --> 4676.02] family that +[4676.02 --> 4676.78] surrounded +[4676.78 --> 4677.04] him. +[4677.16 --> 4677.64] That was +[4677.64 --> 4678.24] a beautiful +[4678.24 --> 4679.28] testimony of +[4679.28 --> 4680.18] a man who +[4680.18 --> 4680.94] knew the +[4680.94 --> 4682.08] sovereignty of +[4682.08 --> 4682.46] God and +[4682.46 --> 4683.48] rested in +[4683.48 --> 4684.20] the security +[4684.20 --> 4684.78] of a God +[4684.78 --> 4685.30] who is in +[4685.30 --> 4685.90] control no +[4685.90 --> 4686.36] matter what. +[4686.56 --> 4687.12] That is the +[4687.12 --> 4687.76] testimony of +[4687.76 --> 4688.60] a man who +[4688.60 --> 4689.08] knew the +[4689.08 --> 4690.58] power of +[4690.58 --> 4690.90] God's +[4690.90 --> 4691.44] providence. +[4694.04 --> 4694.70] I would +[4694.70 --> 4695.08] see that +[4695.08 --> 4695.76] same sort +[4695.76 --> 4696.30] of testimony +[4696.30 --> 4696.92] again. +[4698.48 --> 4699.00] Fast +[4699.00 --> 4700.40] forward to +[4700.40 --> 4700.94] 2015, +[4701.72 --> 4702.40] and I +[4702.40 --> 4702.68] started +[4702.68 --> 4703.32] preaching a +[4703.32 --> 4704.40] series on +[4704.40 --> 4705.96] Joseph in +[4705.96 --> 4706.40] this church +[4706.40 --> 4706.86] community, +[4707.66 --> 4708.92] and the +[4708.92 --> 4709.58] series was +[4709.58 --> 4710.54] called God's +[4710.54 --> 4711.76] Sovereignty and +[4711.76 --> 4712.58] Human Suffering, +[4713.58 --> 4716.12] and a man not +[4716.12 --> 4716.66] from our church +[4716.66 --> 4717.88] community started +[4717.88 --> 4718.66] coming to our +[4718.66 --> 4719.30] evening services +[4719.30 --> 4719.72] where I was +[4719.72 --> 4720.24] teaching this +[4720.24 --> 4720.52] series. +[4722.46 --> 4723.78] I spent about +[4723.78 --> 4725.30] six weeks in +[4725.30 --> 4725.92] this series, +[4726.76 --> 4728.14] and two weeks +[4728.14 --> 4728.72] after I +[4728.72 --> 4729.18] finished, +[4729.76 --> 4730.04] Louis +[4730.04 --> 4731.04] Vandenberg came +[4731.04 --> 4731.56] to me and +[4731.56 --> 4731.86] said, +[4732.42 --> 4733.90] the first +[4733.90 --> 4734.46] Sunday you +[4734.46 --> 4735.14] started preaching +[4735.14 --> 4735.84] this series, +[4736.74 --> 4737.72] I had heard +[4737.72 --> 4738.10] from my +[4738.10 --> 4738.72] doctor that I +[4738.72 --> 4739.14] had a terminal +[4739.14 --> 4740.08] cancer diagnosis, +[4740.48 --> 4741.36] and I didn't +[4741.36 --> 4741.82] know what to +[4741.82 --> 4742.02] do. +[4743.46 --> 4744.16] And then I +[4744.16 --> 4744.90] saw in the +[4744.90 --> 4745.30] community +[4745.30 --> 4745.94] bulletin that +[4745.94 --> 4746.20] you were +[4746.20 --> 4746.66] preaching this +[4746.66 --> 4746.92] series, +[4747.02 --> 4747.24] and I +[4747.24 --> 4747.40] thought, +[4747.48 --> 4747.70] I'm going +[4747.70 --> 4748.02] to come. +[4749.06 --> 4749.54] As I have +[4749.54 --> 4750.26] returned every +[4750.26 --> 4751.08] week because I +[4751.08 --> 4751.90] needed to hear +[4751.90 --> 4753.32] this testimony +[4753.32 --> 4754.08] of who God +[4754.08 --> 4754.38] is, +[4755.56 --> 4755.74] Louis +[4755.74 --> 4758.06] too went +[4758.06 --> 4758.72] to be with +[4758.72 --> 4759.54] his Lord in +[4759.54 --> 4760.18] the confidence +[4760.18 --> 4761.02] of a sovereign +[4761.02 --> 4761.46] God, +[4762.58 --> 4763.36] in the sure +[4763.36 --> 4764.96] arms of his +[4764.96 --> 4765.94] providential +[4765.94 --> 4766.84] power. +[4768.82 --> 4769.58] Because that's +[4769.58 --> 4770.10] who our God +[4770.10 --> 4770.46] is. +[4771.96 --> 4772.52] That's who +[4772.52 --> 4772.90] our God +[4772.90 --> 4773.20] is. +[4774.30 --> 4774.72] And so even +[4774.72 --> 4775.22] as you look +[4775.22 --> 4775.72] to the story +[4775.72 --> 4776.20] of Joseph, +[4777.12 --> 4777.68] even as you +[4777.68 --> 4778.04] look to the +[4778.04 --> 4778.78] story of John, +[4779.34 --> 4779.76] even as you +[4779.76 --> 4780.14] look to the +[4780.14 --> 4780.64] story of Louis, +[4780.78 --> 4781.94] whoever's story +[4781.94 --> 4782.90] you are thinking +[4782.90 --> 4783.70] about right now, +[4783.76 --> 4784.84] or however you +[4784.84 --> 4785.30] are thinking +[4785.30 --> 4785.82] about making +[4785.82 --> 4786.56] this your +[4786.56 --> 4787.44] story, +[4787.80 --> 4788.22] no. +[4788.72 --> 4789.62] that our +[4789.62 --> 4791.18] good God +[4791.18 --> 4792.64] is sovereign, +[4793.66 --> 4794.26] that he +[4794.26 --> 4795.34] rules in +[4795.34 --> 4796.44] this world, +[4796.56 --> 4797.22] and that he +[4797.22 --> 4798.68] has a plan +[4798.68 --> 4799.80] and a purpose, +[4800.00 --> 4800.78] and in his +[4800.78 --> 4801.76] providence, +[4802.06 --> 4803.40] it is +[4803.40 --> 4804.50] good. +[4805.98 --> 4807.28] This is +[4807.28 --> 4807.88] our +[4807.88 --> 4809.14] God, +[4809.72 --> 4810.52] and he +[4810.52 --> 4811.62] is +[4811.62 --> 4812.64] good. +[4813.36 --> 4813.68] Amen. +[4813.68 --> 4813.78] Amen. +[4814.36 --> 4815.10] Let's pray +[4815.10 --> 4815.42] together. +[4815.42 --> 4823.36] Holy God, +[4823.44 --> 4824.02] as we come +[4824.02 --> 4824.76] to you in +[4824.76 --> 4825.12] prayer, +[4825.82 --> 4827.86] we have +[4827.86 --> 4828.20] on our +[4828.20 --> 4828.66] hearts and +[4828.66 --> 4829.16] our minds +[4829.16 --> 4829.62] people, +[4829.92 --> 4830.20] we have +[4830.20 --> 4830.40] in our +[4830.40 --> 4830.76] hearts and +[4830.76 --> 4831.16] our minds +[4831.16 --> 4831.82] circumstances +[4831.82 --> 4832.98] and stories, +[4833.54 --> 4833.98] we have +[4833.98 --> 4834.46] in our minds +[4834.46 --> 4835.32] situations, +[4836.26 --> 4836.78] and I pray, +[4836.94 --> 4837.28] Lord God, +[4837.36 --> 4838.04] that in and +[4838.04 --> 4838.78] through each +[4838.78 --> 4839.54] of those, +[4839.66 --> 4840.24] you would +[4840.24 --> 4841.02] make yourself +[4841.02 --> 4841.32] known, +[4841.38 --> 4841.98] that in and +[4841.98 --> 4842.82] through each +[4842.82 --> 4843.24] of those, +[4843.36 --> 4843.78] we might +[4843.78 --> 4844.62] rest secure +[4844.62 --> 4845.48] in the +[4845.48 --> 4846.14] promise and +[4846.14 --> 4846.82] power of +[4846.82 --> 4847.74] your sovereignty +[4847.74 --> 4848.88] and providence. +[4849.36 --> 4850.14] Help us to +[4850.14 --> 4851.12] know you +[4851.12 --> 4852.38] more completely +[4852.38 --> 4853.00] and more +[4853.00 --> 4853.38] truly, +[4853.38 --> 4854.08] and help us +[4854.08 --> 4855.10] to rest +[4855.10 --> 4856.32] in that +[4856.32 --> 4857.58] truth today. +[4859.10 --> 4859.90] And so, +[4860.02 --> 4860.28] whether we +[4860.28 --> 4860.96] face life +[4860.96 --> 4862.24] or death, +[4863.30 --> 4863.90] whether we +[4863.90 --> 4865.04] face a +[4865.04 --> 4865.54] transition +[4865.54 --> 4866.32] or more +[4866.32 --> 4866.64] of the +[4866.64 --> 4866.88] same, +[4868.04 --> 4868.60] I pray, +[4868.72 --> 4869.00] Lord God, +[4869.04 --> 4869.58] that we would +[4869.58 --> 4870.64] face that +[4870.64 --> 4871.12] in the +[4871.12 --> 4871.82] confidence +[4871.82 --> 4872.76] of who +[4872.76 --> 4874.14] you are. +[4875.14 --> 4875.58] As we +[4875.58 --> 4875.92] look to +[4875.92 --> 4876.22] Joseph, +[4876.44 --> 4876.90] help us +[4876.90 --> 4877.58] to see +[4877.58 --> 4878.30] you. +[4878.96 --> 4879.44] As we +[4879.44 --> 4879.66] look to +[4879.66 --> 4880.06] those people +[4880.06 --> 4880.32] that you +[4880.32 --> 4880.84] have placed +[4880.84 --> 4881.30] in our +[4881.30 --> 4881.66] lives, +[4881.78 --> 4882.36] help us +[4882.36 --> 4883.22] to know +[4883.22 --> 4884.20] you. +[4885.12 --> 4885.64] In your +[4885.64 --> 4886.02] name we +[4886.02 --> 4886.30] pray. +[4887.30 --> 4887.68] Amen. +[4901.82 --> 4910.60] or +[4910.74 --> 4911.38] to be +[4913.38 --> 4914.50] on this +[4914.54 --> 4916.32] we +[4920.32 --> 4920.44] today. +[4920.44 --> 4926.44] God is only true. +[4928.20 --> 4933.44] The sinner, man, and the power +[4933.96 --> 4938.44] has been on Jesus' way. +[4943.44 --> 4948.44] Silent as he stood on youth, +[4948.44 --> 4954.44] beaten up his sword. +[4955.44 --> 4960.44] Gowing to the Father's will, +[4961.44 --> 4966.44] he took the cross and forth. +[4967.44 --> 4972.44] For your prophet bless my salvation, +[4972.44 --> 4978.44] where your love for you will be. +[4979.44 --> 4984.44] Now my soul cries out, hallelujah, +[4985.44 --> 4990.44] praise and honor unto thee. +[4990.44 --> 4999.44] The saint of heaven's love's love +[5000.44 --> 5005.44] to purchase and redeem. +[5006.44 --> 5012.44] The man in style of every voice +[5012.44 --> 5018.44] who meld into the church. +[5019.44 --> 5024.44] The black and cross my salvation, +[5025.44 --> 5030.44] where your love for you will be. +[5030.44 --> 5036.44] Now my soul cries out, hallelujah, +[5037.44 --> 5042.44] praise and honor unto thee. +[5042.44 --> 5045.44] The Lord, my God, and the power of you will be. +[5046.44 --> 5048.44] The Lord, my God, and the power of you will be. +[5048.44 --> 5052.44] God is free, it is paid in foe, +[5052.44 --> 5054.44] Father precious care, +[5055.44 --> 5058.44] God my Jesus, fear. +[5058.44 --> 5064.44] Now the curse of sin has no hold on thee, +[5065.44 --> 5070.44] In the sans' free, all is free indeed. +[5070.44 --> 5077.70] How I'm dead is good, it is made in love. +[5077.96 --> 5083.44] I'm the precious blood that my Jesus knew. +[5084.32 --> 5090.36] How the curse of sin has no hold on me. +[5090.66 --> 5095.44] In the sand search free, how is free indeed. +[5095.44 --> 5102.08] For the power of the cross, the salvation. +[5102.90 --> 5108.14] Where your love goes out, over me. +[5108.88 --> 5114.26] How I saw the love, hallelujah. +[5114.26 --> 5119.46] Is it all a right to me? +[5119.46 --> 5130.86] See the stone is rolled away. +[5131.32 --> 5136.20] Behold the empty tomb. +[5136.20 --> 5143.08] Hallelujah, God we praise. +[5143.42 --> 5148.60] He's raised upon your grace. +[5148.60 --> 5154.32] For the broken cross, the salvation. +[5155.06 --> 5160.24] Where your love goes out, over me. +[5160.24 --> 5166.24] How I saw the love, hallelujah. +[5166.24 --> 5171.66] Praise and honor all to me. +[5172.70 --> 5178.70] Praise and honor all to me. +[5178.70 --> 5194.84] As we go, we go in the security and the power of God going with us. +[5194.84 --> 5206.36] As I speak the blessing, I encourage you to pay particular attention to how these statements of who God is are true for us, are compelling for us. +[5206.66 --> 5213.96] Because God is sovereign and he acts providentially in the world on behalf of his people. +[5214.44 --> 5216.32] Receive God's blessing. +[5218.12 --> 5221.04] God goes before you to lead you. +[5221.74 --> 5223.84] God go behind you to protect you. +[5223.84 --> 5226.36] God go beneath you to support you. +[5226.74 --> 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Si Visser, who has completed chemo treatments and is starting immunotherapy + + Ellen White, who was transferred to Langley Memorial Hospital for rehabilitation + + Class Tessa maker, who is in Langley Memorial Hospital with health concerns + + Marguerite shown, who will have surgery later this month + + Rose Vita, who suffers from an immune disease +• Summer series on faith heroes in the Bible and personal lives +• Reading of Genesis 4:1-16 about Abel +• The story of Cain and Abel begins with a birth announcement for Cain +• Cain worked the soil while Abel kept flocks, and they both brought offerings to God +• God looked favorably upon Abel's offering but not Cain's, leading to Cain's anger +• God warns Cain that sin is at his door and he must rule over it, or it will consume him +• Cain kills Abel in a field +• God condemns Cain and puts a mark on him so that no one will kill him +• The story of Cain and Abel is significant because the names "Cain" and "Abel" have meanings related to birth and breath/vanity +• The story of Cain and Abel and their offerings to God +• Why God accepted Abel's offering but not Cain's +• Debate among Bible scholars on the reasons for God's acceptance +• Comparison between the two offerings and parallel with Leviticus 3 and 2 +• The problem with interpreting God's displeasure as being due to the quality of the offering +• Discussion of Leviticus 2 and 3 +• Comparison with Genesis 4 +• Importance of faith in Hebrews 11 +• Analysis of Abel's offering and its connection to faith +• Relationship between attitude, character, and actions in approaching God +• The Old Testament emphasizes the importance of heart transformation and changed affections over ritualistic practices +• Sacrifice without transformed affections is not enough, as seen in Cain's example +• True faith involves a heart that loves God with all one's being, rather than just going through religious motions +• Many people treat God as an acquaintance or go through the motions of religiosity without truly loving and following Him +• The danger zone of Cain, where God's call is ignored +• Taking God for granted and minimizing His desires +• Ignoring parts of His call that are present in every aspect of life +• The risk of glorifying war through art and culture +• Comparing the complicated relationship with history of war +• Examining how art can both condemn and celebrate war +• The Mark of Cain as a legacy of war +• Treating God flippantly is the real mark of Cain +• An affectionless approach to God or apathy towards God is the problem introduced by Cain +• Vulnerability to sin when approaching God in this way +• Sin as a predatory animal, described as crouching at one's door and desiring to have them, but requiring ruling over or mastering +• Sin is not just an action, but a force that takes on a life of its own in your life +• When you commit sin, it becomes a presence in your life and can take on a shadowy shape +• Sin can lead to a vicious cycle of perpetuating itself, making it harder to stop doing the same thing over time +• There are neurological reasons why habits form, but sin follows a similar pattern +• C.S. Lewis makes an observation that the Nazis initially hated the Jews because they killed them, but eventually came to hate them simply for existing +• Sin can become a presence in your life after a moment of decision not to forgive someone or something +• Unforgiveness hardens people and leads to further sin +• The story of Adam, Eve, Cain, and Abel illustrates the consequences of sin +• Sin becomes a presence in one's life and eventually takes shape in their personality +• Comparing unforgiveness or sin to a cancerous tumor emphasizes its danger +• Ignoring or trivializing sin can lead to its destructive power taking control +• The idea of sin "crouching at the door" warns of its potential to devour those who ignore it +• A coiled spring in life can represent a hidden threat +• Sin can hide in plain sight, but it's easier to see in others than oneself +• Unseen character flaws and weaknesses can lead to ruin and miserable relationships +• Denial and rationalization are common defenses against confronting one's own flaws +• The most dangerous struggles are those that cannot be seen +• Examples of unseen sins include addiction to work, materialism, arrogance, and obsession with physical appearance +• Sin has the power to be deadly and should not be taken lightly +• The attitude of one's heart towards God is directly related to their actions in life. +• Abel's blood cries out for justice +• Jesus' blood also cries out for justice and redeems those who believe in him +• The purpose of coming to church is to have blind eyes opened, dead hearts stirred to life, and genuine worship +• Sin hides and desires to have people, but they need to come and find God through worship +• Family stories of worship +• Grandfather's story and its impact on the speaker +• Worship as genuine affection for Jesus +• People who have changed the way we think about worship +• Sharing stories with others to learn how to worship well +• Discussion on worshiping God and how it shapes one's attitude +• Invitation for the worship team to lead a song +• Singing of "Great is Thy Faithfulness" +• Reflection on God's faithfulness and provision in life +• Prayer and invitation to come to the Lord's table together +• The Lord's Supper as a memorial of Jesus' sacrifice +• The bread and cup represent Jesus' body and blood, new covenant in his blood +• Invitation to participate in the Lord's Supper regardless of faith level or frequency of attendance +• Passing of elements around the circle, saying "body of Christ given for you" and "blood of Christ shed for you" +• Gluten-free option available +• Prayer teams available in the foyer +• Distribution of communion and gratitude expressed +• Worship song: Jesus, our glory and our pride +• Invitation to come to the altar for forgiveness and healing +• Reflection on the precious blood of Jesus Christ +• Praise and worship: sing hallelujah, Christ is risen +• Acknowledgment of Jesus as Lord of all +• Call to come to the altar for forgiveness and welcome +• Hymn singing (My Hope Is Built) +• Bible-based prayers and blessings +• Invitations to volunteer and serve at events (kids' camp, food drive) +• Blessings for those going out into the world +• Jesus Christ as Redeemer and Savior +• The giving of the Son and Spirit by God +• The completion of work on earth +• Standing in glory with God +• Serving the King forever +• Worship and thanksgiving to God \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - 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Today's special offering is for the Benevolence Fund. This is an ongoing fund that the deacons have so that when needs arise in our church family or in local community, we are able to assist them and be a witness to them. It is our opportunity for us to be able to bless them. 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+[2275.88 --> 2276.22] No? +[2276.22 --> 2276.26] No? +[2277.18 --> 2277.72] All right +[2277.72 --> 2279.04] Guys why don't we just stand up +[2279.04 --> 2281.60] We're going to do the blessing +[2281.60 --> 2282.48] Do you remember how to do that? +[2284.32 --> 2284.72] Four +[2284.72 --> 2286.40] Perfect +[2286.40 --> 2287.08] Right? +[2287.18 --> 2287.90] Four is a great number +[2287.90 --> 2289.84] So we're going to hold our hands up +[2289.84 --> 2290.60] We're going to say +[2290.60 --> 2291.70] The Lord be with you +[2291.70 --> 2294.06] And then everyone here is going to respond by saying +[2294.06 --> 2294.92] And also with you +[2294.92 --> 2296.02] So let's stand together +[2296.02 --> 2298.22] Let's turn around and face everyone +[2298.22 --> 2300.04] Together we say +[2300.04 --> 2302.60] The Lord be with you +[2302.60 --> 2304.78] And also with you +[2304.78 --> 2305.44] Awesome +[2305.44 --> 2305.72] All right +[2305.72 --> 2306.72] You guys head out +[2306.72 --> 2309.02] There will be some helpers and teachers and the like +[2309.02 --> 2310.50] Who will collect you +[2310.50 --> 2335.20] I'm Eric +[2335.20 --> 2336.60] An elder here at Emmanuel +[2336.60 --> 2339.32] And I'll be leading you this morning in our church family prayer +[2339.32 --> 2339.94] Let us bow +[2339.94 --> 2342.42] Sing to the Lord all the earth +[2342.42 --> 2344.88] Proclaim his salvation day after day +[2344.88 --> 2347.24] Declare his glory among the nations +[2347.24 --> 2349.94] His marvelous deeds among all the people +[2349.94 --> 2352.58] For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise +[2352.58 --> 2359.02] This morning we give you praise for the unity of Micah and Jane Closterhoff +[2359.02 --> 2360.98] This past week Friday in marriage +[2360.98 --> 2365.08] May you bless them as they embark on their journey as a married couple +[2365.08 --> 2368.34] This week we also learned that Elise Wagner +[2368.34 --> 2370.82] Biopsy results showed no cancer +[2370.82 --> 2372.42] No cancer at all at this time +[2372.42 --> 2373.40] We praise you Lord +[2373.40 --> 2375.84] Also this past month +[2375.84 --> 2378.10] Si Visser has completed his chemo treatments +[2378.10 --> 2383.36] And after initial x-rays have indicated no sign of the cancer +[2383.36 --> 2387.24] He has started his immunotherapy for the next year +[2387.24 --> 2392.18] Which will be once a month and we pray that you be with them through the rest of their journey +[2392.18 --> 2394.30] Praise be to you Lord +[2394.30 --> 2396.24] God of our father of Israel +[2396.24 --> 2398.04] From everlasting to everlasting +[2398.04 --> 2404.96] We are thankful that Ellen White was transferred from Tawasin Hospital to Langley Memorial Hospital +[2404.96 --> 2409.70] And has she has been starting her rehabilitation starting a little bit of walking +[2409.70 --> 2414.54] It still will be a long road to a full recovery Lord but it's nice being closer to home +[2414.54 --> 2421.28] We also wanted to pray for class Tessa maker as he's also in Langley Memorial Hospital +[2421.28 --> 2425.30] We pray for answers and healing in regarding to his health concerns +[2425.30 --> 2433.18] We also want to keep Marguerite shown in her prayers as she will have surgery later this month +[2433.18 --> 2437.92] Keep her safe in her journey with that as well Lord +[2437.92 --> 2446.36] We also pray for Rose Vita who suffers from an immune disease that's been struggling with of late Lord +[2446.36 --> 2447.92] We ask you be a comfort to her +[2447.92 --> 2455.08] Lord we thank you at this time of year where many of us get to take our time off +[2455.08 --> 2458.62] And take some holidays with loved ones and family +[2458.62 --> 2462.98] We pay for traveling mercies and a restful time with family and friends +[2462.98 --> 2467.06] May you bless us all as we go through our week +[2467.06 --> 2472.12] And be grounded and rooted in your word in Jesus name we pray amen +[2472.12 --> 2496.68] This summer we're doing +[2496.68 --> 2509.64] A series looking at faith heroes in the bible and in our own lives and stories and and from that +[2509.64 --> 2510.84] hoping +[2510.84 --> 2514.42] That we ourselves might be +[2514.42 --> 2519.30] Encouraged might be equipped to share our own faith stories +[2519.30 --> 2526.58] As a way of encouraging people around us and those others whom we meet or in our life together +[2526.58 --> 2537.46] Today we're going to look at the character from the bible named abel and we're going to read his story from genesis 4 +[2537.46 --> 2541.36] The first 16 verses and so if you have a bible +[2541.36 --> 2546.36] I encourage you to open that up or to turn that on to find genesis 4 +[2546.36 --> 2549.62] Which is at the very beginning in my bible? 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I have brought forth a man +[2578.72 --> 2580.24] Later +[2580.24 --> 2582.58] She gave birth to abel +[2582.58 --> 2587.66] Now abel kept flocks and cain worked the soil +[2587.66 --> 2594.04] In the course of time cain brought some of his fruits of the soil as an offering to the lord +[2594.04 --> 2600.16] And abel also brought an offering fat portions from some of the firstborn of his flock +[2600.16 --> 2604.36] The lord looked with favor on abel and his offering +[2604.36 --> 2608.22] But on cain and his offering he did not look with favor +[2608.22 --> 2613.44] So cain was very angry and his face was downcast +[2613.44 --> 2616.30] Then the lord said to cain +[2616.30 --> 2618.84] Why are you angry? +[2618.98 --> 2620.54] Why is your face downcast? +[2620.76 --> 2624.16] If you do what is right will you not be accepted? +[2625.00 --> 2627.62] But if you do not do what is right +[2627.62 --> 2630.60] Sin is crouching at your door +[2630.60 --> 2632.52] It desires to have you +[2632.52 --> 2635.12] But you must rule over it +[2635.12 --> 2639.58] Now cain said to his brother abel +[2639.58 --> 2640.90] Let's go out to the field +[2640.90 --> 2644.14] While they were in the field +[2644.14 --> 2647.08] Cain attacked his brother abel +[2647.08 --> 2648.46] And killed him +[2648.46 --> 2652.22] Then the lord said to cain +[2652.22 --> 2655.36] Where is your brother abel? +[2656.20 --> 2658.14] I don't know he replied +[2658.14 --> 2659.70] Am I my brother's keeper? +[2661.16 --> 2662.40] The lord said +[2662.40 --> 2664.34] What have you done? +[2664.92 --> 2665.30] Listen +[2665.30 --> 2669.12] Your brother's blood cries out to me from the ground +[2669.12 --> 2672.12] Now you are under a curse +[2672.12 --> 2673.46] And driven from the ground +[2673.46 --> 2677.32] Which opened its mouth to receive your brother's blood from your hand +[2677.32 --> 2679.20] When you work the ground +[2679.20 --> 2681.38] It will no longer yield its crops for you +[2681.38 --> 2685.00] You will be a restless wanderer on the earth +[2685.00 --> 2688.46] Cain said to the lord +[2688.46 --> 2691.22] My punishment is more than I can bear +[2691.22 --> 2693.76] Today you are driving me from the land +[2693.76 --> 2695.38] And I will be hidden from your presence +[2695.38 --> 2697.86] I will be a restless wanderer on the earth +[2697.86 --> 2700.12] And whoever finds me will kill me +[2700.12 --> 2702.54] But the lord said to him +[2702.54 --> 2703.68] Not so +[2703.68 --> 2705.58] Anyone who kills cain +[2705.58 --> 2708.62] Will suffer vengeance seven times over +[2708.62 --> 2711.58] Then the lord put a mark on cain +[2711.58 --> 2713.44] So that no one who found him +[2713.44 --> 2714.64] Would kill him +[2714.64 --> 2717.68] So cain went out from the lord's presence +[2717.68 --> 2719.56] And lived in the land of nod +[2719.56 --> 2721.38] East of eden +[2721.38 --> 2723.92] This is the word of the lord +[2723.92 --> 2731.84] Now the story of abel +[2731.84 --> 2734.44] Or the story of cain and abel +[2734.44 --> 2737.20] Starts pretty simple +[2737.20 --> 2739.60] And starts straightforward enough +[2739.60 --> 2741.80] It starts with a birth announcement +[2741.80 --> 2744.42] Adam and eve +[2744.42 --> 2745.86] Have cain +[2745.86 --> 2747.40] And eve says +[2747.40 --> 2749.10] With the help of the lord +[2749.10 --> 2751.20] I have brought forth a man +[2751.20 --> 2753.86] Now the name cain +[2753.86 --> 2755.16] In hebrew +[2755.16 --> 2756.82] Sounds very similar +[2756.82 --> 2759.24] To the hebrew word +[2759.24 --> 2760.82] That means brought forth +[2760.82 --> 2763.00] So there's a play on words going on here +[2763.00 --> 2764.64] And then +[2764.64 --> 2765.88] Right afterwards +[2765.88 --> 2768.48] There's a second birth announcement +[2768.48 --> 2769.86] Later +[2769.86 --> 2771.96] She gave birth to abel +[2771.96 --> 2774.04] Now cain +[2774.04 --> 2776.66] Means or sounds like brought forth +[2776.66 --> 2777.68] Abel +[2777.68 --> 2779.72] Is also really interesting +[2779.72 --> 2781.82] Abel +[2781.82 --> 2782.38] Or abel +[2782.38 --> 2782.94] Abel +[2782.94 --> 2784.78] Is the hebrew word +[2784.78 --> 2785.86] For breath +[2785.86 --> 2787.56] Or for vapor +[2787.56 --> 2790.50] It's the hebrew word +[2790.50 --> 2791.42] For vanity +[2791.42 --> 2793.92] It's the same word +[2793.92 --> 2795.00] That the teacher uses +[2795.00 --> 2796.32] In the book of ecclesiastes +[2796.32 --> 2797.02] Right +[2797.02 --> 2797.84] You might know it as +[2797.84 --> 2798.48] Meaningless +[2798.48 --> 2799.28] Meaningless +[2799.28 --> 2800.24] Everything +[2800.24 --> 2801.44] Is meaningless +[2801.44 --> 2803.32] The old translation +[2803.32 --> 2804.20] Of that is +[2804.20 --> 2804.76] Vanity +[2804.76 --> 2805.86] Of vanities +[2805.86 --> 2806.80] Everything +[2806.80 --> 2807.96] Is vanity +[2807.96 --> 2810.74] Abel's very name +[2810.74 --> 2811.42] Havel +[2811.42 --> 2812.90] Is a commentary +[2812.90 --> 2814.24] On his life +[2814.24 --> 2815.96] It will be short +[2815.96 --> 2817.78] And it will be in vain +[2817.78 --> 2820.56] And then +[2820.56 --> 2821.50] As we go on +[2821.50 --> 2823.28] Between the two sentences +[2823.28 --> 2826.72] We have later +[2826.72 --> 2829.26] And then +[2829.26 --> 2829.92] Now +[2829.92 --> 2831.12] Abel kept flocks +[2831.12 --> 2831.76] And cain +[2831.76 --> 2832.84] Worked the soil +[2832.84 --> 2835.10] Between those two sentences +[2835.10 --> 2836.12] Is a lifetime +[2836.12 --> 2838.78] We know very little +[2838.78 --> 2839.82] Of that lifetime +[2839.82 --> 2840.88] Except that +[2840.88 --> 2841.38] They're now +[2841.38 --> 2842.02] Old enough +[2842.02 --> 2843.00] To be identified +[2843.00 --> 2844.12] By what they do +[2844.12 --> 2845.42] Right +[2845.42 --> 2846.22] Keeping flocks +[2846.22 --> 2847.62] Or working soil +[2847.62 --> 2848.94] They're old enough +[2848.94 --> 2849.94] To have +[2849.94 --> 2851.32] Careers +[2851.32 --> 2852.24] That associate +[2852.24 --> 2852.76] Them +[2852.76 --> 2853.60] In the world +[2853.60 --> 2855.32] And then +[2855.32 --> 2857.08] In the course +[2857.08 --> 2857.86] Of time +[2857.86 --> 2859.84] The opportunity +[2859.84 --> 2860.48] Comes +[2860.48 --> 2860.90] For them +[2860.90 --> 2861.40] To bring +[2861.40 --> 2862.80] An offering +[2862.80 --> 2864.86] The time +[2864.86 --> 2866.12] To worship +[2866.12 --> 2867.28] Comes +[2867.28 --> 2868.38] And there's +[2868.38 --> 2868.94] A recognition +[2868.94 --> 2870.20] Of need +[2870.20 --> 2872.00] So cain +[2872.00 --> 2872.70] Brought some +[2872.70 --> 2873.68] Fruits of soil +[2873.68 --> 2874.70] And abel +[2874.70 --> 2875.58] Brought fat +[2875.58 --> 2876.26] Portions +[2876.26 --> 2877.06] From some +[2877.06 --> 2877.98] Of the firstborn +[2877.98 --> 2878.84] Of his flock +[2878.84 --> 2880.76] And then +[2880.76 --> 2881.22] We read +[2881.22 --> 2881.92] That the lord +[2881.92 --> 2883.08] Looked with favor +[2883.08 --> 2884.12] On the offering +[2884.12 --> 2885.20] Of abel +[2885.20 --> 2887.36] And he did not +[2887.36 --> 2888.22] Look with favor +[2888.22 --> 2889.30] On the offering +[2889.30 --> 2890.16] Of cain +[2890.16 --> 2892.16] Now as we read +[2892.16 --> 2892.62] This +[2892.62 --> 2894.54] At least for myself +[2894.54 --> 2895.82] It begs the question +[2895.82 --> 2896.68] Every time +[2896.68 --> 2897.50] Why +[2897.50 --> 2898.48] Right +[2898.48 --> 2899.30] Why is +[2899.30 --> 2900.74] Abel's offering +[2900.74 --> 2902.18] Good and received +[2902.18 --> 2903.72] And why is cain's +[2903.72 --> 2904.38] Not +[2904.38 --> 2906.16] Now +[2906.16 --> 2907.56] I'll tell you +[2907.56 --> 2908.14] That there's +[2908.14 --> 2909.42] Lots of debate +[2909.42 --> 2910.78] In bible scholars +[2910.78 --> 2911.68] And in theology +[2911.68 --> 2912.98] On why this +[2912.98 --> 2913.84] Is the case +[2913.84 --> 2915.68] And some people +[2915.68 --> 2916.92] Point out to the fact +[2916.92 --> 2917.62] That abel +[2917.62 --> 2918.68] Brought the +[2918.68 --> 2920.00] Fat portions +[2920.00 --> 2921.12] Of the firstborn +[2921.12 --> 2921.92] Of his flock +[2921.92 --> 2923.16] And it's a way +[2923.16 --> 2923.54] Of saying +[2923.54 --> 2924.10] The best +[2924.10 --> 2924.80] Of the best +[2924.80 --> 2927.08] And that cain +[2927.08 --> 2929.02] Brought only +[2929.02 --> 2930.40] Some fruits +[2930.40 --> 2931.34] Of the soil +[2931.34 --> 2932.34] And there's no +[2932.34 --> 2933.42] Mention of the quality +[2933.42 --> 2936.34] In the first case +[2936.34 --> 2937.98] There seems to be +[2937.98 --> 2939.42] A parallel going on +[2939.42 --> 2940.44] Between these two +[2940.44 --> 2941.06] Offerings +[2941.06 --> 2942.02] And what will later +[2942.02 --> 2942.94] Be written about +[2942.94 --> 2943.96] In the book of the law +[2943.96 --> 2945.12] In the book of Leviticus +[2945.12 --> 2946.64] Leviticus 3 +[2946.64 --> 2947.56] Will describe +[2947.56 --> 2948.94] Offerings that require +[2948.94 --> 2949.98] The fat portions +[2949.98 --> 2950.98] Of the first fruit +[2950.98 --> 2952.28] And Leviticus 2 +[2952.28 --> 2953.22] Will require +[2953.22 --> 2954.20] And talk about +[2954.20 --> 2955.60] Offerings of grain +[2955.60 --> 2956.76] Or as a substitute +[2956.76 --> 2957.30] For that +[2957.30 --> 2958.44] Vegetable +[2958.44 --> 2961.46] Now the problem +[2961.46 --> 2962.88] With this interpretation +[2962.88 --> 2963.96] That it's the +[2963.96 --> 2965.46] Thing that is brought +[2965.46 --> 2966.24] In offering +[2966.24 --> 2967.48] That leads to God +[2967.48 --> 2968.48] Being displeased +[2968.48 --> 2969.48] Or receiving it +[2969.48 --> 2970.22] In pleasure +[2970.22 --> 2971.42] Is that it's an argument +[2971.42 --> 2972.02] From silence +[2972.02 --> 2972.52] That is to say +[2972.52 --> 2973.76] That we can't know +[2973.76 --> 2975.38] Right +[2975.38 --> 2976.22] It seems clear +[2976.22 --> 2977.04] That the author +[2977.04 --> 2978.74] Is also holding +[2978.74 --> 2979.56] Leviticus 2 +[2979.56 --> 2980.16] And 3 +[2980.16 --> 2981.16] Sort of intention +[2981.16 --> 2982.38] With this +[2982.38 --> 2983.62] Right +[2983.62 --> 2985.56] But +[2985.56 --> 2987.70] It doesn't seem clear +[2987.70 --> 2988.90] Because those two things +[2988.90 --> 2989.52] Are not weighted +[2989.52 --> 2990.66] Against each other +[2990.66 --> 2991.80] In Leviticus +[2991.80 --> 2992.74] That they should be +[2992.74 --> 2994.14] Weighted against each other +[2994.14 --> 2996.28] Here in Genesis 4 +[2996.28 --> 2998.22] Instead +[2998.22 --> 2999.74] As we keep +[2999.74 --> 3000.92] Reading the Bible +[3000.92 --> 3001.64] As we keep +[3001.64 --> 3002.48] Letting Scripture +[3002.48 --> 3003.54] Interpret Scripture +[3003.54 --> 3004.96] What seems to be +[3004.96 --> 3005.66] Going on +[3005.66 --> 3006.72] What seems to be +[3006.72 --> 3008.74] The determining factor +[3008.74 --> 3010.98] Is the attitude +[3010.98 --> 3012.86] Or is the heart +[3012.86 --> 3014.24] Of the giver +[3014.24 --> 3016.86] This is confirmed +[3016.86 --> 3017.42] For us +[3017.42 --> 3018.80] In Hebrews 11 +[3018.80 --> 3019.80] And so as we are +[3019.80 --> 3020.74] Looking at this series +[3020.74 --> 3022.08] Faith heroes +[3022.08 --> 3022.80] We are using +[3022.80 --> 3023.68] Hebrews 11 +[3023.68 --> 3025.24] As the list +[3025.24 --> 3026.40] To identify those +[3026.40 --> 3027.50] And then applying them +[3027.50 --> 3028.02] Here +[3028.02 --> 3029.06] But Hebrews 11 +[3029.06 --> 3029.92] Verse 4 +[3029.92 --> 3030.32] Said +[3030.32 --> 3032.80] By faith +[3032.80 --> 3033.42] Abel +[3033.42 --> 3034.60] Brought a better +[3034.60 --> 3035.62] Offering +[3035.62 --> 3036.54] Than Cain did +[3036.54 --> 3038.32] By faith +[3038.32 --> 3039.44] He was commended +[3039.44 --> 3040.54] As righteous +[3040.54 --> 3041.70] When God spoke +[3041.70 --> 3042.82] Well of his offering +[3042.82 --> 3044.54] And by faith +[3044.54 --> 3046.56] Abel still speaks +[3046.56 --> 3047.94] Even though +[3047.94 --> 3048.92] He is dead +[3048.92 --> 3051.22] And so what +[3051.22 --> 3052.48] Separates Abel's +[3052.48 --> 3052.96] Offering +[3052.96 --> 3053.68] From Cain's +[3053.68 --> 3054.04] Offering +[3054.04 --> 3054.88] According to Hebrews +[3054.88 --> 3057.04] His faith +[3057.04 --> 3058.58] Right +[3058.58 --> 3059.68] The character +[3059.68 --> 3061.44] Of his heart +[3061.44 --> 3062.40] The thing +[3062.40 --> 3063.46] That was pouring +[3063.46 --> 3064.46] Out of him +[3064.46 --> 3065.30] Not the thing +[3065.30 --> 3065.96] That he brought +[3065.96 --> 3067.88] He is commended +[3067.88 --> 3068.62] As righteous +[3068.62 --> 3069.40] Because of +[3069.40 --> 3070.48] His faith +[3070.48 --> 3072.58] How does he +[3072.58 --> 3073.90] Continue to speak +[3073.90 --> 3074.46] Then through +[3074.46 --> 3075.24] The generations +[3075.24 --> 3077.58] By his display +[3077.58 --> 3078.68] Of faith +[3078.68 --> 3081.10] So this morning +[3081.10 --> 3082.02] As we dig in +[3082.02 --> 3083.00] To this faith +[3083.00 --> 3083.52] Hero +[3083.52 --> 3084.98] Here's the +[3084.98 --> 3085.96] Sort of banner +[3085.96 --> 3087.24] Or the big idea +[3087.24 --> 3087.92] That I hope +[3087.92 --> 3088.80] We will see +[3088.80 --> 3091.74] How Abel +[3091.74 --> 3092.34] Shows us +[3092.34 --> 3092.64] That +[3092.64 --> 3093.86] The attitude +[3093.86 --> 3095.32] Of our heart +[3095.32 --> 3096.58] In the approach +[3096.58 --> 3097.30] To God +[3097.30 --> 3099.00] Leads directly +[3099.00 --> 3100.46] To the actions +[3100.46 --> 3101.82] Of our lives +[3101.82 --> 3102.46] Towards +[3102.46 --> 3103.96] Or apart +[3103.96 --> 3104.42] From +[3104.42 --> 3105.28] God +[3105.28 --> 3107.52] I'll say that again +[3107.52 --> 3108.66] The attitude +[3108.66 --> 3109.52] Of our heart +[3109.52 --> 3110.48] In the approach +[3110.48 --> 3111.16] To God +[3111.16 --> 3112.32] Leads directly +[3112.32 --> 3113.34] To the actions +[3113.34 --> 3114.92] Of our lives +[3114.92 --> 3115.68] Towards +[3115.68 --> 3116.78] Or apart +[3116.78 --> 3117.34] From +[3117.34 --> 3118.40] God +[3118.40 --> 3121.62] It's his faith +[3121.62 --> 3123.52] That is the difference +[3123.52 --> 3125.18] It's the attitude +[3125.18 --> 3126.04] Of his heart +[3126.04 --> 3127.14] That matters +[3127.14 --> 3130.36] And this makes sense +[3130.36 --> 3132.24] As we see this theme +[3132.24 --> 3133.54] Worked out over and over +[3133.54 --> 3134.80] In the rest of the Old Testament +[3134.80 --> 3136.36] Even as it regards +[3136.36 --> 3138.16] The sacrificial system +[3138.16 --> 3139.06] That will be outlined +[3139.06 --> 3139.80] In clarity +[3139.80 --> 3141.06] In the later books +[3141.06 --> 3142.72] Even as it regards +[3142.72 --> 3144.26] The covenant marker +[3144.26 --> 3145.26] Of identity +[3145.26 --> 3146.22] And inclusion +[3146.22 --> 3147.70] Like circumcision +[3147.70 --> 3148.66] That will get +[3148.66 --> 3150.40] Again outlined for us +[3150.40 --> 3151.08] Later +[3151.08 --> 3151.92] But if you look at +[3151.92 --> 3152.98] Hosea 6 +[3152.98 --> 3153.68] Verse 6 +[3153.68 --> 3154.36] For instance +[3154.36 --> 3154.92] It says +[3154.92 --> 3155.42] There +[3155.42 --> 3156.36] God says +[3156.36 --> 3157.86] I desire mercy +[3157.86 --> 3159.18] Not sacrifice +[3159.18 --> 3160.28] Right +[3160.28 --> 3161.04] The acknowledgement +[3161.04 --> 3161.86] Of God +[3161.86 --> 3162.68] Rather than +[3162.68 --> 3163.52] Burnt offerings +[3163.52 --> 3165.86] Or Deuteronomy 30 +[3165.86 --> 3166.44] Verse 6 +[3166.44 --> 3166.74] Says +[3166.74 --> 3168.28] The Lord your God +[3168.28 --> 3169.48] Will circumcise +[3169.48 --> 3170.26] Your hearts +[3170.26 --> 3171.10] And the hearts +[3171.10 --> 3171.92] Of your descendants +[3171.92 --> 3173.24] So that you may +[3173.24 --> 3173.92] Love him +[3173.92 --> 3175.56] With all your heart +[3175.56 --> 3177.34] And with all your soul +[3177.34 --> 3178.44] And live +[3178.44 --> 3180.12] Right +[3180.12 --> 3181.46] The sacrifice itself +[3181.46 --> 3182.68] Is not the issue +[3182.68 --> 3184.90] Sacrifice without +[3184.90 --> 3186.58] Transformed affections +[3186.58 --> 3187.50] Is +[3187.50 --> 3190.36] Circumcision itself +[3190.36 --> 3191.52] Is not the issue +[3191.52 --> 3193.54] But the act of circumcision +[3193.54 --> 3194.68] Should be indicative +[3194.68 --> 3197.10] Of a changed heart +[3197.10 --> 3199.96] And so with Cain +[3199.96 --> 3201.06] And Abel +[3201.06 --> 3203.12] Cain is going through +[3203.12 --> 3204.76] The religious motions +[3204.76 --> 3206.98] He's all ritual +[3206.98 --> 3208.66] And no heart +[3208.66 --> 3210.12] Abel +[3210.12 --> 3211.04] His affections +[3211.04 --> 3211.62] For God +[3211.62 --> 3212.46] Aren't stirred +[3212.46 --> 3213.40] Or changed +[3213.40 --> 3214.96] Abel +[3214.96 --> 3216.02] On the other hand +[3216.02 --> 3217.20] Does the religious +[3217.20 --> 3218.40] Activities +[3218.40 --> 3219.16] Because +[3219.16 --> 3220.82] By faith +[3220.82 --> 3222.52] His affections +[3222.52 --> 3223.60] His love +[3223.60 --> 3225.02] Is for +[3225.02 --> 3226.06] God +[3226.06 --> 3228.48] Cain is all ritual +[3228.48 --> 3229.32] And no heart +[3229.32 --> 3231.26] Abel was all heart +[3231.26 --> 3232.24] And so +[3232.24 --> 3233.22] He practices +[3233.22 --> 3233.82] The ritual +[3233.82 --> 3236.16] And it's this +[3236.16 --> 3237.40] Deeper distinction +[3237.40 --> 3239.02] That the reality +[3239.02 --> 3239.82] Of our hearts +[3239.82 --> 3240.56] Affection +[3240.56 --> 3241.60] That I think +[3241.60 --> 3242.68] Matters for us +[3242.68 --> 3243.96] And why Cain +[3243.96 --> 3244.74] Or why Abel +[3244.74 --> 3245.06] Sorry +[3245.06 --> 3245.90] Is held up +[3245.90 --> 3247.06] As a faith +[3247.06 --> 3247.80] Hero +[3247.80 --> 3249.20] Because +[3249.20 --> 3250.94] Some of us +[3250.94 --> 3252.48] Are like Cain +[3252.48 --> 3253.68] In our attitudes +[3253.68 --> 3254.64] About religion +[3254.64 --> 3256.08] Right +[3256.08 --> 3257.08] We are heartless +[3257.08 --> 3258.36] In our relationship +[3258.36 --> 3259.46] To God +[3259.46 --> 3260.32] And God +[3260.32 --> 3261.20] Doesn't want +[3261.20 --> 3262.12] A heartless +[3262.12 --> 3263.26] Relationship +[3263.26 --> 3264.42] Some of us +[3264.42 --> 3264.74] Have been +[3264.74 --> 3265.98] Treating God +[3265.98 --> 3267.00] As little more +[3267.00 --> 3268.12] Than an acquaintance +[3268.12 --> 3269.02] In our lives +[3269.02 --> 3269.98] Every once in a while +[3269.98 --> 3271.06] Maybe we say hi +[3271.06 --> 3273.50] Maybe we talk +[3273.50 --> 3274.50] A certain way +[3274.50 --> 3276.04] In certain group settings +[3276.04 --> 3276.92] So that we appear +[3276.92 --> 3278.22] To be civil +[3278.22 --> 3279.18] And polite +[3279.18 --> 3281.08] But we go for years +[3281.08 --> 3282.86] Without really +[3282.86 --> 3284.28] Feeling +[3284.28 --> 3285.52] Deeply +[3285.52 --> 3288.22] And maybe that's +[3288.22 --> 3289.78] Been your approach +[3289.78 --> 3290.66] To God +[3290.66 --> 3291.28] Maybe that's been +[3291.28 --> 3292.10] Your experience +[3292.10 --> 3293.38] Of religion +[3293.38 --> 3294.24] In the past +[3294.24 --> 3295.60] Or even right now +[3295.60 --> 3297.54] And if that's you +[3297.54 --> 3302.52] Pick up your ears +[3302.52 --> 3304.22] Because you are +[3304.22 --> 3305.38] In the danger zone +[3305.38 --> 3306.54] Of Cain +[3306.54 --> 3308.68] Now let me be clear +[3308.68 --> 3309.24] I've been saying +[3309.24 --> 3310.04] Some of us +[3310.04 --> 3311.04] But of course +[3311.04 --> 3311.86] The truth is +[3311.86 --> 3313.00] All of us +[3313.00 --> 3314.72] We all do this +[3314.72 --> 3315.38] At some point +[3315.38 --> 3316.08] Or another +[3316.08 --> 3316.74] We all have +[3316.74 --> 3317.46] Taken God +[3317.46 --> 3318.28] For granted +[3318.28 --> 3318.78] We've all +[3318.78 --> 3319.84] Minimized God's +[3319.84 --> 3320.88] Desires for us +[3320.88 --> 3321.36] We've all +[3321.36 --> 3322.68] Minimized God's +[3322.68 --> 3324.14] Call on our lives +[3324.14 --> 3325.30] To glorify him +[3325.30 --> 3326.16] And enjoy him +[3326.16 --> 3326.56] Forever +[3326.56 --> 3327.72] We have all +[3327.72 --> 3328.74] Ignored parts +[3328.74 --> 3329.68] Of his call +[3329.68 --> 3331.02] That's on every +[3331.02 --> 3332.40] Corner of our hearts +[3332.40 --> 3333.30] And every aspect +[3333.30 --> 3334.34] Of our lives +[3334.34 --> 3334.72] Right +[3334.72 --> 3335.48] We've all +[3335.48 --> 3336.92] Made little +[3336.92 --> 3339.24] The place of worship +[3339.24 --> 3341.06] And his word +[3341.06 --> 3342.36] And devotion +[3342.36 --> 3344.14] Right +[3344.14 --> 3344.84] We all +[3344.84 --> 3346.34] Run the risk +[3346.34 --> 3347.42] Of the danger zone +[3347.42 --> 3347.92] Of Cain +[3347.92 --> 3351.70] Some time ago +[3351.70 --> 3353.48] I was listening +[3353.48 --> 3355.26] To what's called +[3355.26 --> 3356.36] A wreath lecture +[3356.36 --> 3357.54] It's put on +[3357.54 --> 3358.50] By the BBC +[3358.50 --> 3360.50] And historian +[3360.50 --> 3362.16] Margaret Macmillan +[3362.16 --> 3364.42] Was talking about +[3364.42 --> 3366.96] The ubiquity of war +[3366.96 --> 3368.88] Throughout human history +[3368.88 --> 3370.94] And she was reflecting +[3370.94 --> 3372.90] On our seemingly +[3372.90 --> 3374.70] Complicated relationship +[3374.70 --> 3375.84] To the history +[3375.84 --> 3376.36] Of war +[3376.36 --> 3378.26] Especially as it's +[3378.26 --> 3379.36] Expressed in art +[3379.36 --> 3380.74] Right +[3380.74 --> 3381.56] So on the one hand +[3381.56 --> 3382.32] We have phrases +[3382.32 --> 3383.60] Like war is hell +[3383.60 --> 3385.22] And it's atrocious +[3385.22 --> 3386.00] And we hate +[3386.00 --> 3386.84] Every bit of it +[3386.84 --> 3388.64] And on the other hand +[3388.64 --> 3389.48] Some of the most +[3389.48 --> 3390.82] Memorable and amazing +[3390.82 --> 3391.90] Pieces of art +[3391.90 --> 3392.88] Throughout history +[3392.88 --> 3393.36] And culture +[3393.36 --> 3394.16] Have been created +[3394.16 --> 3395.34] Around the theme +[3395.34 --> 3396.12] Of war +[3396.12 --> 3397.20] Right +[3397.20 --> 3397.66] Think about +[3397.66 --> 3398.80] Homer's Iliad +[3398.80 --> 3399.62] And the story +[3399.62 --> 3400.22] Of Troy +[3400.22 --> 3400.90] With Achilles +[3400.90 --> 3401.62] And Paris +[3401.62 --> 3402.82] Think about +[3402.82 --> 3403.46] The famous +[3403.46 --> 3404.34] Painting of +[3404.34 --> 3405.14] Napoleon +[3405.14 --> 3405.84] Rearing up +[3405.84 --> 3406.60] On horseback +[3406.60 --> 3407.28] In Napoleon +[3407.28 --> 3408.32] Crossing the Alps +[3408.32 --> 3409.70] By Jacques-Louis +[3409.70 --> 3409.92] David +[3409.92 --> 3411.74] Or think about +[3411.74 --> 3413.36] The famous +[3413.36 --> 3414.28] Statue +[3414.28 --> 3415.34] Of the U.S. +[3415.50 --> 3416.20] Marine Corps +[3416.20 --> 3417.30] With six +[3417.30 --> 3418.36] American soldiers +[3418.36 --> 3419.46] Raising the flag +[3419.46 --> 3420.36] At Iwo Jima +[3420.36 --> 3421.14] Right +[3421.14 --> 3421.72] That's a picture +[3421.72 --> 3422.24] That was turned +[3422.24 --> 3422.88] Into a statue +[3422.88 --> 3423.58] That now exists +[3423.58 --> 3424.28] As a memorial +[3424.28 --> 3425.84] Right +[3425.84 --> 3426.52] All of that +[3426.52 --> 3427.82] Is glorifying +[3427.82 --> 3429.14] War +[3429.14 --> 3429.84] And the figures +[3429.84 --> 3430.78] Of war +[3430.78 --> 3432.74] Now what interests me +[3432.74 --> 3433.46] From her lecture +[3433.46 --> 3434.40] And why it applies here +[3434.40 --> 3435.20] Is that the title +[3435.20 --> 3436.12] Of her lecture +[3436.12 --> 3437.26] Was called +[3437.26 --> 3438.72] The Mark of Cain +[3438.72 --> 3440.94] And she's picking up +[3440.94 --> 3442.52] On verse 15 +[3442.52 --> 3444.06] Of this text +[3444.06 --> 3444.40] Right +[3444.40 --> 3446.20] Where then the Lord +[3446.20 --> 3447.52] Put a mark on Cain +[3447.52 --> 3448.90] So that no one +[3448.90 --> 3449.72] Who found him +[3449.72 --> 3450.86] Would kill him +[3450.86 --> 3451.68] Because Cain +[3451.68 --> 3452.08] Of course +[3452.08 --> 3452.90] Is terrified +[3452.90 --> 3454.30] That as he's hidden +[3454.30 --> 3455.42] From God's presence +[3455.42 --> 3456.24] As he's a restless +[3456.24 --> 3457.04] Wanderer on earth +[3457.04 --> 3458.22] Whoever finds him +[3458.22 --> 3459.40] Will kill him +[3459.40 --> 3460.70] So her idea +[3460.70 --> 3461.58] Is that the Mark +[3461.58 --> 3462.28] Of Cain +[3462.28 --> 3463.22] Is the legacy +[3463.22 --> 3463.96] Of war +[3463.96 --> 3465.74] Brother against brother +[3465.74 --> 3466.88] Nation against nation +[3466.88 --> 3469.96] But I think +[3469.96 --> 3471.14] In this story +[3471.14 --> 3472.26] The real Mark +[3472.26 --> 3473.02] Of Cain +[3473.02 --> 3474.92] Is treating God +[3474.92 --> 3475.46] Flippantly +[3475.46 --> 3477.94] That the real Mark +[3477.94 --> 3478.64] Of Cain +[3478.64 --> 3480.42] Is an affectionless +[3480.42 --> 3481.06] Approach +[3481.06 --> 3481.72] To God +[3481.72 --> 3482.66] Or an apathy +[3482.66 --> 3483.82] Towards God +[3483.82 --> 3485.28] That's the problem +[3485.28 --> 3485.96] That Cain +[3485.96 --> 3487.06] Introduces +[3487.06 --> 3488.32] And when we start +[3488.32 --> 3489.12] To approach +[3489.12 --> 3490.38] God that way +[3490.38 --> 3492.62] We're opening +[3492.62 --> 3493.64] Ourselves to something +[3493.64 --> 3495.28] We become vulnerable +[3495.28 --> 3496.38] To something +[3496.38 --> 3497.08] Whether it's because +[3497.08 --> 3498.34] Our faith becomes weak +[3498.34 --> 3499.40] Or we miss +[3499.40 --> 3500.22] The consequences +[3500.22 --> 3501.28] Of what's going on +[3501.28 --> 3502.46] And we are rejecting +[3502.46 --> 3503.46] The reality +[3503.46 --> 3504.82] Of who God is +[3504.82 --> 3506.44] In a word +[3506.44 --> 3507.18] What this text +[3507.18 --> 3508.00] Is telling us +[3508.00 --> 3508.82] Is that we become +[3508.82 --> 3509.60] Vulnerable +[3509.60 --> 3511.06] To sin +[3511.06 --> 3513.68] Right God says +[3513.68 --> 3515.00] To Cain +[3515.00 --> 3516.16] If you do not +[3516.16 --> 3517.18] What is right +[3517.18 --> 3518.80] Sin is crouching +[3518.80 --> 3519.52] At your door +[3519.52 --> 3520.58] It desires +[3520.58 --> 3521.42] To have you +[3521.42 --> 3522.60] But you must +[3522.60 --> 3523.96] Rule over it +[3523.96 --> 3526.32] A previous translation +[3526.32 --> 3527.06] Of that verse +[3527.06 --> 3527.76] Says you must +[3527.76 --> 3529.36] Master it +[3529.36 --> 3531.42] It's a remarkable +[3531.42 --> 3532.06] Image +[3532.06 --> 3532.82] I think +[3532.82 --> 3534.12] Right it's an image +[3534.12 --> 3534.76] Of a leopard +[3534.76 --> 3536.00] Or a tiger +[3536.00 --> 3536.90] Or some sort +[3536.90 --> 3538.78] Of predatory animal +[3538.78 --> 3540.18] Stalking through +[3540.18 --> 3541.06] The grass +[3541.06 --> 3543.08] Crouching in the shadows +[3543.08 --> 3544.74] Muscles taut +[3544.74 --> 3546.22] Ready to spring +[3546.22 --> 3547.10] And kill +[3547.10 --> 3549.88] God says that's sin +[3549.88 --> 3552.40] Sin is predatory +[3552.40 --> 3555.26] Sin has a deadly effect +[3555.26 --> 3556.58] In the life +[3556.58 --> 3557.48] And in a life +[3557.48 --> 3558.08] Of its own +[3558.08 --> 3560.42] How is that? +[3561.90 --> 3563.08] And here is why +[3563.08 --> 3563.86] I think we're going +[3563.86 --> 3564.92] To begin to see +[3564.92 --> 3567.02] That there's no other +[3567.02 --> 3568.96] Way to describe +[3568.96 --> 3570.10] This reality +[3570.10 --> 3570.96] Than what the Bible +[3570.96 --> 3571.54] Gives us +[3571.54 --> 3572.94] That is as effective +[3572.94 --> 3574.16] For understanding +[3574.16 --> 3575.28] What's taking place +[3575.28 --> 3576.72] Because like +[3576.72 --> 3577.48] When God uses +[3577.48 --> 3578.48] This image +[3578.48 --> 3580.34] He's telling us +[3580.34 --> 3581.60] That sin +[3581.60 --> 3582.84] Seems to have +[3582.84 --> 3583.74] This kind of like +[3583.74 --> 3584.78] Abiding +[3584.78 --> 3585.88] And growing +[3585.88 --> 3586.94] Presence +[3586.94 --> 3587.66] In your life +[3587.66 --> 3589.70] Right +[3589.70 --> 3590.56] If you commit +[3590.56 --> 3591.18] A sin +[3591.18 --> 3593.66] Sin is not over +[3593.66 --> 3595.04] Right +[3595.04 --> 3596.06] Sin's not simply +[3596.06 --> 3596.96] An action +[3596.96 --> 3598.22] It's a force +[3598.22 --> 3599.98] It's a desire +[3599.98 --> 3601.26] It's a power +[3601.26 --> 3604.46] And when you do sin +[3604.46 --> 3605.66] And it's not over +[3605.66 --> 3607.52] It actually becomes +[3607.52 --> 3608.96] A presence +[3608.96 --> 3610.06] In your life +[3610.06 --> 3610.36] And it +[3610.36 --> 3611.34] It takes on +[3611.34 --> 3612.44] This shape +[3612.44 --> 3613.84] A shadowy shape +[3613.84 --> 3614.60] And it begins +[3614.60 --> 3616.24] To stay with you +[3616.24 --> 3616.72] And it begins +[3616.72 --> 3617.98] To affect you +[3617.98 --> 3619.00] Or infect you +[3619.00 --> 3620.94] And eventually +[3620.94 --> 3621.84] What we're being +[3621.84 --> 3622.60] Warned of here +[3622.60 --> 3624.02] Is that it'll +[3624.02 --> 3624.86] Take you out +[3624.86 --> 3626.52] Now you say +[3626.52 --> 3627.22] How can that be +[3627.22 --> 3628.72] Well +[3628.72 --> 3629.78] Let's start +[3629.78 --> 3630.70] With a parallel +[3630.70 --> 3632.22] Concept in psychology +[3632.22 --> 3633.72] This idea of habit +[3633.72 --> 3634.82] Right +[3634.82 --> 3635.60] You can start there +[3635.60 --> 3636.50] But don't end there +[3636.50 --> 3637.88] You can start by noticing +[3637.88 --> 3638.92] That things become +[3638.92 --> 3640.10] Easier to do +[3640.10 --> 3641.28] When you do them +[3641.28 --> 3642.30] Over and over again +[3642.30 --> 3644.96] Right +[3644.96 --> 3646.72] The more you do something +[3646.72 --> 3647.64] The harder it is +[3647.64 --> 3648.74] To stop doing that thing +[3648.74 --> 3650.76] There's all sorts +[3650.76 --> 3651.88] Of neurological things +[3651.88 --> 3652.90] Going on in our brains +[3652.90 --> 3653.92] That create pathways +[3653.92 --> 3655.18] And quick fire receptors +[3655.18 --> 3657.14] But the more you do something +[3657.14 --> 3658.64] The easier it is to do it +[3658.64 --> 3660.14] Sin is the same way +[3660.14 --> 3662.92] There's a place +[3662.92 --> 3664.76] In the book +[3664.76 --> 3665.60] Mere Christianity +[3665.60 --> 3666.70] By C.S. Lewis +[3666.70 --> 3670.66] Where C.S. Lewis +[3670.66 --> 3672.92] Makes the interesting observation +[3672.92 --> 3675.68] Reflecting on +[3675.68 --> 3677.92] A post-World War II +[3677.92 --> 3679.50] Experience +[3679.50 --> 3680.70] And looking at +[3680.70 --> 3681.74] What took place +[3681.74 --> 3682.96] During World War II +[3682.96 --> 3684.70] He says +[3684.70 --> 3685.42] At first +[3685.42 --> 3686.22] The Nazis +[3686.22 --> 3687.26] Killed the Jews +[3687.26 --> 3688.82] Because they hated them +[3688.82 --> 3691.12] After a while +[3691.12 --> 3692.86] They hated the Jews +[3692.86 --> 3694.38] Because they killed them +[3694.38 --> 3696.50] Right +[3696.50 --> 3697.30] His point +[3697.30 --> 3697.92] Is that +[3697.92 --> 3699.12] That when you sin +[3699.12 --> 3700.74] Sin doesn't just go away +[3700.74 --> 3701.84] It becomes a presence +[3701.84 --> 3702.64] In your life +[3702.64 --> 3704.52] You start by doing sin +[3704.52 --> 3705.72] And then sin +[3705.72 --> 3706.72] Does you +[3706.72 --> 3709.28] Right +[3709.28 --> 3710.14] You can decide +[3710.14 --> 3710.78] You know +[3710.78 --> 3711.36] In a moment +[3711.36 --> 3713.06] I'm not going to forgive +[3713.06 --> 3713.98] My mother +[3713.98 --> 3714.96] I'm not going to forgive +[3714.96 --> 3715.68] My father +[3715.68 --> 3716.76] For what he or she +[3716.76 --> 3717.32] Has done +[3717.32 --> 3719.04] And then you've +[3719.04 --> 3720.06] Made that decision +[3720.06 --> 3720.98] You've decided it +[3720.98 --> 3721.80] But then +[3721.80 --> 3722.76] Notice where +[3722.76 --> 3723.52] It will do +[3723.52 --> 3724.18] You +[3724.18 --> 3726.36] Because not forgiving +[3726.36 --> 3726.80] Your mother +[3726.80 --> 3727.50] Or your father +[3727.50 --> 3728.10] Or whomever +[3728.10 --> 3728.78] In your life +[3728.78 --> 3729.66] Is going to have +[3729.66 --> 3730.48] The effect of +[3730.48 --> 3731.40] Poisoning +[3731.40 --> 3732.22] Or infecting +[3732.22 --> 3733.28] Other relationships +[3733.28 --> 3734.90] In your life +[3734.90 --> 3736.80] Other people +[3736.80 --> 3737.68] Are going to begin +[3737.68 --> 3738.92] To feel the sting +[3738.92 --> 3740.70] Of your unforgiveness +[3740.70 --> 3742.92] Right +[3742.92 --> 3744.00] It will harden you +[3744.00 --> 3745.56] To them +[3745.56 --> 3747.78] And you can see that +[3747.78 --> 3748.12] Actually +[3748.12 --> 3749.34] Already in this +[3749.34 --> 3750.22] Little family +[3750.22 --> 3750.94] Right +[3750.94 --> 3751.54] Adam and Eve +[3751.54 --> 3752.02] And Cain +[3752.02 --> 3752.86] And Abel +[3752.86 --> 3754.26] When God comes +[3754.26 --> 3755.14] To Adam and Eve +[3755.14 --> 3756.08] In Genesis 3 +[3756.08 --> 3756.92] In the fall +[3756.92 --> 3757.22] Right +[3757.22 --> 3757.72] And they say +[3757.72 --> 3758.88] What have you done +[3758.88 --> 3760.02] Right +[3760.02 --> 3761.26] They feel ashamed +[3761.26 --> 3762.78] And they hide +[3762.78 --> 3764.14] Right +[3764.14 --> 3765.20] They feel sheepish +[3765.20 --> 3766.50] And then Adam says +[3766.50 --> 3767.42] Well my wife +[3767.42 --> 3768.20] Made me do it +[3768.20 --> 3770.34] And then the woman says +[3770.34 --> 3771.20] Well the serpent +[3771.20 --> 3772.10] Made me do it +[3772.10 --> 3773.74] But here +[3773.74 --> 3774.86] God comes to Cain +[3774.86 --> 3775.40] And he asks +[3775.40 --> 3776.62] Effectively the same question +[3776.62 --> 3776.84] He says +[3776.84 --> 3777.58] What have you done +[3777.58 --> 3779.04] And he says +[3779.04 --> 3780.34] Am I supposed +[3780.34 --> 3781.54] To take care of that guy +[3781.54 --> 3783.18] Right +[3783.18 --> 3784.44] Am I my brother's keeper +[3784.44 --> 3786.58] There's a hardening +[3786.58 --> 3788.26] That has taken place +[3788.26 --> 3790.70] First you start to sin +[3790.70 --> 3791.62] And then sin +[3791.62 --> 3792.72] Does you +[3792.72 --> 3794.10] It becomes a presence +[3794.10 --> 3795.16] In your life +[3795.16 --> 3797.98] And when you sin +[3797.98 --> 3799.54] When that sin +[3799.54 --> 3800.42] Becomes a presence +[3800.42 --> 3801.04] In your life +[3801.04 --> 3802.24] It takes shape +[3802.24 --> 3802.94] In you +[3802.94 --> 3804.10] And around you +[3804.10 --> 3804.92] And eventually +[3804.92 --> 3807.36] Like a crouching +[3807.36 --> 3809.18] Predatory animal +[3809.18 --> 3810.86] It will take you out +[3810.86 --> 3814.98] So you should avoid sin +[3814.98 --> 3816.04] Like the plague +[3816.04 --> 3817.00] Because it's +[3817.00 --> 3817.78] A plague +[3817.78 --> 3820.42] And somebody +[3820.42 --> 3821.46] Might say to you +[3821.46 --> 3822.38] You know +[3822.38 --> 3823.40] You have a +[3823.40 --> 3824.38] Cancerous tumor +[3824.38 --> 3825.12] That is growing +[3825.12 --> 3826.36] In part of your body +[3826.36 --> 3828.92] You shouldn't respond +[3828.92 --> 3829.30] And say +[3829.30 --> 3829.80] Yeah you know +[3829.80 --> 3830.50] One of these days +[3830.50 --> 3831.18] I'll get to it +[3831.18 --> 3832.82] Maybe in a few years +[3832.82 --> 3833.84] I'll deal with it +[3833.84 --> 3835.18] Right +[3835.18 --> 3836.14] You don't do that +[3836.14 --> 3837.44] Likewise +[3837.44 --> 3838.64] If someone comes to you +[3838.64 --> 3839.04] And says +[3839.04 --> 3839.98] You know what +[3839.98 --> 3842.66] I'll say it politely +[3842.66 --> 3844.56] You have an abrasive spirit +[3844.56 --> 3846.62] That's not how we talk +[3846.62 --> 3847.24] You know how someone +[3847.24 --> 3848.12] Might say that to you +[3848.12 --> 3849.54] Right +[3849.54 --> 3850.48] Someone might come to you +[3850.48 --> 3850.84] And say +[3850.84 --> 3851.60] You know what +[3851.60 --> 3853.38] You can't control yourself +[3853.38 --> 3855.08] In this area +[3855.08 --> 3855.98] Or that area +[3855.98 --> 3858.64] And if you say +[3858.64 --> 3859.00] Yeah +[3859.00 --> 3859.80] You're right +[3859.80 --> 3861.74] And then just walk away +[3861.74 --> 3863.44] As if nothing's going on +[3863.44 --> 3866.32] You're missing the danger +[3866.32 --> 3868.86] Of this sin thing +[3868.86 --> 3870.16] That is crouching +[3870.16 --> 3871.88] Waiting to devour you +[3871.88 --> 3873.34] And don't dare +[3873.34 --> 3874.22] Just walk away +[3874.22 --> 3875.50] Right +[3875.50 --> 3877.06] That this idea of sin +[3877.06 --> 3878.32] Crouching at the door +[3878.32 --> 3878.90] Tells us +[3878.90 --> 3879.80] Not only that it's +[3879.80 --> 3881.14] A coiled spring +[3881.14 --> 3882.00] It's a presence +[3882.00 --> 3882.88] In your life +[3882.88 --> 3883.64] Right +[3883.64 --> 3884.52] But it's also +[3884.52 --> 3885.92] It gets to the fact +[3885.92 --> 3886.82] That sin +[3886.82 --> 3887.96] Hides +[3887.96 --> 3889.18] In you +[3889.18 --> 3890.72] Right +[3890.72 --> 3891.26] The lion +[3891.26 --> 3891.94] Or the tiger +[3891.94 --> 3894.10] Or this predatory image +[3894.10 --> 3895.58] It's crouching +[3895.58 --> 3898.12] That means it's down +[3898.12 --> 3898.62] Away +[3898.62 --> 3899.68] Out of your sight +[3899.68 --> 3901.78] Right +[3901.78 --> 3902.34] And that's important +[3902.34 --> 3903.68] Because if you see +[3903.68 --> 3905.08] A crouching tiger +[3905.08 --> 3907.52] You can respond +[3907.52 --> 3908.98] You can maybe +[3908.98 --> 3909.68] Get out of the way +[3909.68 --> 3910.62] You can try to run +[3910.62 --> 3913.00] But if you don't see it +[3913.00 --> 3916.04] That's how you end up dead +[3916.04 --> 3919.60] And so see it +[3919.60 --> 3921.82] See it +[3921.82 --> 3925.18] And so that means +[3925.18 --> 3927.84] That the biggest struggles +[3927.84 --> 3928.68] In your life +[3928.68 --> 3929.36] Right now +[3929.36 --> 3931.48] The character flaws +[3931.48 --> 3933.12] The abrasive spirit +[3933.12 --> 3933.90] Right +[3933.90 --> 3935.02] The things in your life +[3935.02 --> 3936.06] That are most likely +[3936.06 --> 3937.12] To ruin you +[3937.12 --> 3938.38] Or are currently +[3938.38 --> 3939.48] Ruining you +[3939.48 --> 3940.94] And ruining your relationships +[3940.94 --> 3943.10] The things in your life +[3943.10 --> 3943.94] That are most likely +[3943.94 --> 3944.82] To make the people +[3944.82 --> 3946.10] Around you miserable +[3946.10 --> 3948.20] Are the things +[3948.20 --> 3949.56] The character flaws +[3949.56 --> 3951.50] That you are least likely +[3951.50 --> 3952.28] To admit +[3952.28 --> 3954.24] And least likely +[3954.24 --> 3955.02] To see +[3955.02 --> 3956.68] In your own life +[3956.68 --> 3960.00] They're the ones +[3960.00 --> 3961.20] That you're in denial of +[3961.20 --> 3962.44] They're the ones +[3962.44 --> 3963.54] That you rationalize +[3963.54 --> 3964.22] Away +[3964.22 --> 3964.68] They're the ones +[3964.68 --> 3965.36] That you minimize +[3965.36 --> 3965.82] Right +[3965.82 --> 3967.20] Whenever the consequences +[3967.20 --> 3967.86] Of those things +[3967.86 --> 3968.54] Happen to you +[3968.54 --> 3969.68] When somebody brings them up +[3969.68 --> 3971.00] You just explain it away +[3971.00 --> 3972.98] The most dangerous +[3972.98 --> 3974.42] Struggles you face +[3974.42 --> 3975.12] Are the ones +[3975.12 --> 3976.80] That you cannot see +[3976.80 --> 3980.14] By definition +[3980.14 --> 3982.10] Those are the sins +[3982.10 --> 3983.10] That are crouching +[3983.10 --> 3983.94] In your life +[3983.94 --> 3986.92] So by way of example here +[3986.92 --> 3989.20] As long as you think +[3989.20 --> 3991.58] Of your addiction to work +[3991.58 --> 3993.18] Your workaholism +[3993.18 --> 3994.80] As long as you think of that +[3994.80 --> 3996.22] As a strong work ethic +[3996.22 --> 3999.02] You're in the danger zone +[3999.02 --> 4002.10] As long as you look at +[4002.10 --> 4004.38] Materialism +[4004.38 --> 4006.12] As ambition +[4006.12 --> 4006.14] As ambition +[4006.14 --> 4008.84] You're in the danger zone +[4008.84 --> 4010.96] As long as you think +[4010.96 --> 4011.94] Of your arrogance +[4011.94 --> 4014.48] As a healthy self-assertion +[4014.48 --> 4016.62] You're in the danger zone +[4016.62 --> 4017.60] Right +[4017.60 --> 4018.82] As long as you justify +[4018.82 --> 4019.72] Your obsession +[4019.72 --> 4021.24] With good looks +[4021.24 --> 4022.40] As good grooming +[4022.40 --> 4024.44] You're vulnerable +[4024.44 --> 4026.46] You're in denial +[4026.46 --> 4029.80] This is the power +[4029.80 --> 4031.30] Of sin +[4031.30 --> 4033.32] And why it is so deadly +[4033.32 --> 4034.70] And why it's something +[4034.70 --> 4036.88] We cannot take lightly +[4036.88 --> 4040.34] And how then +[4040.34 --> 4042.94] The attitude of our heart +[4042.94 --> 4044.38] In our approach to God +[4044.38 --> 4045.78] Is directly related +[4045.78 --> 4046.98] To the actions +[4046.98 --> 4048.24] Of our lives +[4048.24 --> 4050.54] With or without God +[4050.54 --> 4051.76] Right +[4051.76 --> 4052.46] Cain is overtaken +[4052.46 --> 4053.18] Overtaken +[4053.18 --> 4054.76] By the power of sin +[4054.76 --> 4055.66] In his life +[4055.66 --> 4056.86] And he kills his brother +[4056.86 --> 4059.28] And now +[4059.28 --> 4060.48] Abel's blood +[4060.48 --> 4061.18] God says +[4061.18 --> 4062.36] Cries out +[4062.36 --> 4063.86] For justice +[4063.86 --> 4067.74] But this story +[4067.74 --> 4069.12] Isn't over +[4069.12 --> 4070.94] Because you see +[4070.94 --> 4072.12] Years later +[4072.12 --> 4074.58] Another innocent man +[4074.58 --> 4075.66] Would be slain +[4075.66 --> 4076.68] By his brothers +[4076.68 --> 4078.90] Years later +[4078.90 --> 4080.94] Others sin +[4080.94 --> 4082.30] Would put Jesus +[4082.30 --> 4084.68] Up on the cross +[4084.68 --> 4086.12] Another innocent man +[4086.12 --> 4088.42] Whose blood cries out +[4088.42 --> 4089.58] And Jesus Christ +[4089.58 --> 4090.82] Now is standing +[4090.82 --> 4092.12] Before the throne +[4092.12 --> 4093.28] Of his father in heaven +[4093.28 --> 4093.82] And he says +[4093.82 --> 4094.50] Father +[4094.50 --> 4096.84] Your law demands justice +[4096.84 --> 4098.60] These people have sinned +[4098.60 --> 4099.98] The wages of sin +[4099.98 --> 4100.90] Is death +[4100.90 --> 4102.58] But for all who believe +[4102.58 --> 4103.26] In me +[4103.26 --> 4104.12] Says Jesus +[4104.12 --> 4105.46] I have paid +[4105.46 --> 4107.18] That penalty +[4107.18 --> 4109.26] My blood +[4109.26 --> 4111.00] Is now crying out +[4111.00 --> 4112.04] For justice +[4112.04 --> 4113.10] And it cries +[4113.10 --> 4114.62] Justice demands +[4114.62 --> 4116.18] That you never condemn +[4116.18 --> 4117.78] My brothers +[4117.78 --> 4118.84] And sisters +[4118.84 --> 4120.40] The blood of Jesus +[4120.40 --> 4121.62] Now cries out +[4121.62 --> 4122.38] Grace +[4122.38 --> 4123.14] For you +[4123.14 --> 4124.08] And for me +[4124.08 --> 4126.42] And because his blood +[4126.42 --> 4127.54] Cries out grace +[4127.54 --> 4129.10] Because he has extended +[4129.10 --> 4129.78] That grace +[4129.78 --> 4131.06] By faith to us +[4131.06 --> 4132.08] Instead of +[4132.08 --> 4133.22] Empty affection +[4133.22 --> 4134.50] It's hearts +[4134.50 --> 4135.68] Full of praise +[4135.68 --> 4136.90] Instead of sin +[4136.90 --> 4138.34] Crouching at your door +[4138.34 --> 4139.18] Worship +[4139.18 --> 4140.90] Now pours out +[4140.90 --> 4142.72] Of your heart +[4142.72 --> 4145.32] And that's why +[4145.32 --> 4146.52] We come to church +[4146.52 --> 4147.34] Every week +[4147.34 --> 4150.18] To have our blind eyes +[4150.18 --> 4151.64] Opened to the truth +[4151.64 --> 4152.60] Of what's actually +[4152.60 --> 4153.62] Going on out here +[4153.62 --> 4155.32] To the truth +[4155.32 --> 4157.06] Of what's really dangerous +[4157.06 --> 4159.46] To have our dead hearts +[4159.46 --> 4160.88] Stirred to life +[4160.88 --> 4161.74] By word +[4161.74 --> 4162.86] And by worship +[4162.86 --> 4164.42] Precisely because +[4164.42 --> 4166.08] Sin is hiding +[4166.08 --> 4167.22] And it desires +[4167.22 --> 4168.18] To have you +[4168.18 --> 4169.62] You need to come +[4169.62 --> 4171.28] And find God +[4171.28 --> 4172.12] You need to come +[4172.12 --> 4173.02] And be found +[4173.02 --> 4174.40] By him +[4174.40 --> 4177.40] You need to come +[4177.40 --> 4179.14] And worship +[4179.14 --> 4185.74] When I think about +[4185.74 --> 4188.40] The people in my life +[4188.40 --> 4190.06] Who have +[4190.06 --> 4190.08] Who have +[4190.08 --> 4191.36] Helped me +[4191.36 --> 4192.44] See what +[4192.44 --> 4193.66] Genuine affection +[4193.66 --> 4194.92] For worship +[4194.92 --> 4195.98] And in worship +[4195.98 --> 4197.04] Looks like +[4197.04 --> 4200.76] I can't help +[4200.76 --> 4202.50] But think of my grandpa +[4202.50 --> 4205.26] And my grandpa +[4205.26 --> 4207.88] Was a +[4207.88 --> 4208.86] Dutch immigrant +[4208.86 --> 4211.42] Who was not a hand raiser +[4211.42 --> 4212.20] In worship +[4212.20 --> 4213.96] He was not +[4213.96 --> 4216.46] A bouncer +[4216.46 --> 4217.30] On the balls +[4217.30 --> 4217.88] Of his feet +[4217.88 --> 4218.90] As he worshipped +[4218.90 --> 4219.56] He was not one +[4219.56 --> 4220.20] Of those ones +[4220.20 --> 4220.92] Who tried to like +[4220.92 --> 4221.82] Hide their hands +[4221.82 --> 4222.30] In worship +[4222.30 --> 4222.78] You know +[4222.78 --> 4223.82] They were like +[4223.82 --> 4224.68] Maybe today +[4224.68 --> 4225.60] That was not him +[4225.60 --> 4226.22] My grandpa +[4226.22 --> 4227.92] Was super conservative +[4227.92 --> 4229.64] Right +[4229.64 --> 4230.86] He was part +[4230.86 --> 4231.70] Of a church tradition +[4231.70 --> 4232.90] That sang only +[4232.90 --> 4233.52] With organs +[4233.52 --> 4234.16] And usually +[4234.16 --> 4235.42] Only genevan psalms +[4235.42 --> 4238.30] And +[4238.30 --> 4239.54] If you +[4239.54 --> 4240.32] Are honest +[4240.32 --> 4241.14] About who my grandpa +[4241.14 --> 4241.52] Is +[4241.52 --> 4243.14] My dad will agree +[4243.14 --> 4243.46] With this +[4243.46 --> 4244.12] More than my mom +[4244.12 --> 4244.40] Maybe +[4244.40 --> 4244.90] But he was +[4244.90 --> 4245.44] Pretty stubborn +[4245.44 --> 4245.96] Sometimes +[4245.96 --> 4247.66] He wasn't always +[4247.66 --> 4248.16] The easiest +[4248.16 --> 4249.06] To get along with +[4249.06 --> 4252.68] But when you +[4252.68 --> 4253.54] Stood beside him +[4253.54 --> 4254.18] In church +[4254.18 --> 4256.80] When you looked +[4256.80 --> 4257.62] At his face +[4257.62 --> 4259.84] As he worshipped +[4259.84 --> 4262.12] His was a heart +[4262.12 --> 4263.38] Full of affection +[4263.38 --> 4264.64] For Jesus +[4264.64 --> 4266.80] And I remember +[4266.80 --> 4267.12] That +[4267.12 --> 4268.26] I remember +[4268.26 --> 4269.84] My grandmother's +[4269.84 --> 4270.24] Funeral +[4270.24 --> 4271.78] I was in +[4271.78 --> 4272.36] Grade 12 +[4272.36 --> 4275.60] And we sang +[4275.60 --> 4276.76] Great is thy +[4276.76 --> 4277.30] Faithfulness +[4277.30 --> 4278.46] If you know +[4278.46 --> 4279.00] That song +[4279.00 --> 4280.52] You can understand +[4280.52 --> 4281.06] The connection +[4281.06 --> 4281.58] If you don't +[4281.58 --> 4282.10] Know the song +[4282.10 --> 4283.28] The last verse +[4283.28 --> 4284.10] Says +[4284.10 --> 4285.70] Pardon for sin +[4285.70 --> 4286.50] And a peace +[4286.50 --> 4287.70] That endureth +[4287.70 --> 4288.90] Thine own dear +[4288.90 --> 4289.80] Presence to cheer +[4289.80 --> 4290.46] And to guide +[4290.46 --> 4291.60] Strength +[4291.60 --> 4292.74] For today +[4292.74 --> 4294.18] And bright hope +[4294.18 --> 4295.40] For tomorrow +[4295.40 --> 4298.00] Blessings all mine +[4298.00 --> 4299.68] With 10,000 beside +[4299.68 --> 4301.56] Here we are +[4301.56 --> 4302.26] At the funeral +[4302.26 --> 4303.34] Of his wife +[4303.34 --> 4305.48] And he sang +[4305.48 --> 4306.18] This song +[4306.18 --> 4307.96] With conviction +[4307.96 --> 4310.12] And with dedication +[4310.12 --> 4311.56] And maybe +[4311.56 --> 4313.56] Not so much +[4313.56 --> 4314.80] This I believe +[4314.80 --> 4316.14] But this I want +[4316.14 --> 4317.90] To live out of +[4317.90 --> 4320.36] And I will +[4320.36 --> 4321.04] Never forget +[4321.04 --> 4322.94] Looking at him +[4322.94 --> 4325.32] And seeing that +[4325.32 --> 4327.26] There he stood +[4327.26 --> 4328.34] Solid +[4328.34 --> 4329.66] As a rock +[4329.66 --> 4330.84] Unmoving +[4330.84 --> 4331.82] In his person +[4331.82 --> 4335.72] But looking +[4335.72 --> 4337.88] To Jesus +[4337.88 --> 4339.62] True worship +[4339.62 --> 4341.60] And I could see it +[4341.60 --> 4343.82] Like Abel +[4343.82 --> 4345.58] My grandfather's story +[4345.58 --> 4346.70] In that moment +[4346.70 --> 4347.60] Is one that +[4347.60 --> 4348.60] Helps me see +[4348.60 --> 4349.50] What genuine +[4349.50 --> 4350.48] Affection +[4350.48 --> 4351.38] In worship +[4351.38 --> 4352.42] Looks like +[4352.42 --> 4354.08] And his story +[4354.08 --> 4355.68] Has changed me +[4355.68 --> 4357.88] So I want to ask you +[4357.88 --> 4360.24] Who are the people +[4360.24 --> 4362.20] In your life +[4362.20 --> 4363.94] Whose stories +[4363.94 --> 4365.28] Have changed you +[4365.28 --> 4366.18] Whose stories +[4366.18 --> 4367.58] Whose lives +[4367.58 --> 4368.82] Have shown you +[4368.82 --> 4369.72] What genuine +[4369.72 --> 4370.44] Affection +[4370.44 --> 4371.36] In worship +[4371.36 --> 4372.36] Looks like +[4372.36 --> 4373.76] Who has helped +[4373.76 --> 4374.78] You learn +[4374.78 --> 4375.88] How to worship +[4375.88 --> 4376.40] God +[4376.40 --> 4378.30] Well and rightly +[4378.30 --> 4380.72] And then maybe +[4380.72 --> 4382.40] Over lunch today +[4382.40 --> 4384.24] Or in this evening +[4384.24 --> 4385.36] Or sometime +[4385.36 --> 4386.30] Throughout this week +[4386.30 --> 4387.80] Talk with your people +[4387.80 --> 4389.56] Right +[4389.56 --> 4390.54] Talk with your friends +[4390.54 --> 4392.12] Talk with your care groups +[4392.12 --> 4393.44] Talk with your families +[4393.44 --> 4393.64] Right +[4393.64 --> 4394.54] Whoever it is +[4394.54 --> 4395.14] That has helped +[4395.14 --> 4396.40] Shape the attitude +[4396.40 --> 4397.46] Of your heart +[4397.46 --> 4398.10] When it comes +[4398.10 --> 4399.28] To worshiping God +[4399.28 --> 4400.44] Talk to them +[4400.44 --> 4402.74] Share that +[4402.74 --> 4403.94] With the people +[4403.94 --> 4404.62] Around you +[4404.62 --> 4407.08] And then +[4407.08 --> 4408.48] Wonder together +[4408.48 --> 4410.16] How +[4410.16 --> 4412.52] How can God +[4412.52 --> 4413.52] Use me +[4413.52 --> 4415.34] Like he used +[4415.34 --> 4415.72] Abel +[4415.72 --> 4417.12] Like he used +[4417.12 --> 4417.84] My grandfather +[4417.84 --> 4419.52] To lead others +[4419.52 --> 4420.64] To this genuine +[4420.64 --> 4422.22] Affection +[4422.22 --> 4423.50] For Jesus +[4423.50 --> 4424.74] In worship +[4424.74 --> 4426.70] At this point +[4426.70 --> 4427.24] I'm going to invite +[4427.24 --> 4427.90] The worship team +[4427.90 --> 4428.44] To come back +[4428.44 --> 4429.24] Up to the front +[4429.24 --> 4430.82] We are going to +[4430.82 --> 4431.74] Stand and sing +[4431.74 --> 4432.18] Together +[4432.18 --> 4433.18] Great is thy +[4433.18 --> 4433.62] Faithfulness +[4433.62 --> 4435.94] As we sing +[4435.94 --> 4436.96] This song +[4436.96 --> 4438.98] Let the spirit +[4438.98 --> 4440.20] Speak to your heart +[4440.20 --> 4441.78] And lead you +[4441.78 --> 4443.04] Not only into +[4443.04 --> 4444.82] Genuine worship +[4444.82 --> 4445.62] But also +[4445.62 --> 4446.72] To place +[4446.72 --> 4448.20] On your mind +[4448.20 --> 4449.98] And in your heart +[4449.98 --> 4450.98] Someone +[4450.98 --> 4452.42] Whom you +[4452.42 --> 4453.70] Need to talk to +[4453.70 --> 4454.38] This week +[4454.38 --> 4455.64] And share +[4455.64 --> 4457.34] This story +[4457.34 --> 4458.30] With +[4458.30 --> 4459.40] Amen +[4459.40 --> 4461.84] Let's stand together +[4461.84 --> 4462.92] We're going to sing +[4462.92 --> 4463.80] As our +[4463.80 --> 4464.74] Closing prayer +[4464.74 --> 4466.26] vell +[4494.74 --> 4510.60] Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father. +[4510.60 --> 4519.92] There is no shadow of turning with me. +[4519.92 --> 4527.92] Thou changest from your compassion, faith in me. +[4529.04 --> 4535.92] As thou hast been, thou forever wilt be. +[4537.78 --> 4544.92] Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness. +[4544.92 --> 4552.92] Morning by morning, through mercies I see. +[4554.62 --> 4561.92] All I have here, thy hand hath provided. +[4563.12 --> 4570.54] Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me. +[4570.54 --> 4581.54] Summer and winter and springtime and harvest. +[4582.54 --> 4589.54] Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above. +[4589.54 --> 4599.58] Join with all the nature in man and fall in blues. +[4599.58 --> 4607.54] To thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. +[4607.54 --> 4615.54] Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness. +[4615.54 --> 4624.54] Morning by morning, through mercies I see. +[4624.54 --> 4633.54] All I have needed, thy hand hath provided. +[4633.54 --> 4642.54] Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me. +[4642.54 --> 4644.54] God bless you. +[4644.54 --> 4654.54] Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth. +[4654.54 --> 4663.54] Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide. +[4663.54 --> 4664.54] Open for light, through mercies I see. +[4664.54 --> 4665.54] Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. +[4665.54 --> 4670.54] Bright hope for tomorrow. +[4670.54 --> 4679.54] Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside. +[4679.54 --> 4688.54] Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness. +[4688.54 --> 4691.36] Thy faithfulness +[4691.36 --> 4695.04] Morning by morning +[4695.04 --> 4699.14] Through mercies I see +[4699.14 --> 4704.04] All I am needed +[4704.04 --> 4708.14] Thy hand hath provided +[4708.14 --> 4714.04] Great is Thy faithfulness +[4714.04 --> 4719.04] Glory unto me +[4719.04 --> 4726.46] Amen. You may have a seat together. +[4729.04 --> 4733.90] We're going to take this time and come to the Lord's table together. +[4734.32 --> 4740.94] As we do, there's a bit of a liturgy spoken and received that we participate in. +[4741.02 --> 4743.46] You'll see that on the screen behind me. +[4743.46 --> 4745.60] I encourage you to speak your part. +[4745.68 --> 4747.88] The words there that are in yellow. +[4748.72 --> 4749.94] We come then to the table. +[4750.08 --> 4751.96] And so lift up your hearts. +[4754.54 --> 4757.14] Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. +[4760.24 --> 4761.34] Let's pray together. +[4761.34 --> 4766.72] With joy we praise you, gracious God. +[4767.22 --> 4769.36] For you have created heaven and earth. +[4769.46 --> 4775.14] You have made us in your image and kept covenant with us even when we fell into sin. +[4775.98 --> 4784.78] We give you thanks for Jesus Christ, who by his life, death, and resurrection opened to us the way of life everlasting. +[4784.78 --> 4785.78] Amen. +[4785.78 --> 4786.00] Amen. +[4789.00 --> 4798.08] Our Lord Jesus, before he suffered, gave us this memorial of his sacrifice until he comes again. +[4798.08 --> 4803.70] The Lord Jesus, on the night that he was betrayed, took bread. +[4805.34 --> 4808.12] And when he had given thanks, he broke it and he said, +[4808.44 --> 4811.18] This is my body, which is for you. +[4812.30 --> 4815.54] Do this in remembrance of me. +[4815.54 --> 4822.30] In the same way, he took the cup after supper, saying, +[4823.04 --> 4826.18] This cup is the new covenant in my blood. +[4827.18 --> 4831.22] Do this whenever you drink it in remembrance of me. +[4832.06 --> 4835.74] For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, +[4835.88 --> 4840.64] you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes again. +[4840.64 --> 4846.88] This is the mystery of our faith. +[4848.38 --> 4851.08] Your death, O Christ, we proclaim. +[4851.84 --> 4854.46] Your resurrection, we affirm with joy. +[4855.34 --> 4857.46] Your coming, we await with hope. +[4858.38 --> 4860.52] Glory be to you, Lord Jesus. +[4862.58 --> 4867.66] Church family, the Lord has prepared his table for all who love him +[4867.66 --> 4871.12] and all who trust in him alone for their salvation. +[4871.90 --> 4877.92] And so, come to this table, you who have much faith and you who would like to have more. +[4878.78 --> 4882.82] Come to this table, you who have been to the sacrament often +[4882.82 --> 4885.42] and you who have not been for a long time. +[4885.52 --> 4890.66] Come to this table, you who have tried to follow Jesus and you who have failed. +[4891.40 --> 4897.24] Come to this table because Jesus Christ is raised and he welcomes you here. +[4897.66 --> 4902.82] Come to this table if you are present with us or if you are joining us online. +[4904.54 --> 4905.80] Come to this table. +[4906.56 --> 4910.18] The gifts of God for the people of God. +[4911.44 --> 4917.18] As we come to this table, we will approach the front and gather in a circle around +[4917.18 --> 4920.00] and then we will pass the elements around. +[4920.20 --> 4924.46] As you pass the bread, I encourage you to say the body of Christ given for you. +[4924.46 --> 4930.24] As you pass the juice, I encourage you as well to say the blood of Christ shed for you. +[4931.48 --> 4936.96] If you are interested in the center of each tray is gluten-free bread. +[4938.14 --> 4943.92] If you would like or are unable to take the risk of that gluten-free bread having touched +[4943.92 --> 4947.26] the white bread in there because of celiac or some other thing, please indicate that +[4947.26 --> 4949.76] and we have one here that has been completely set to the side +[4949.76 --> 4951.48] and we will serve you from there as well. +[4951.48 --> 4956.10] We are going to begin with those who are helping us worship. +[4956.68 --> 4961.40] The worship team, the elders who will come up to the front and the ushers who will indicate +[4961.40 --> 4962.68] when it is time for you to go. +[4963.04 --> 4967.32] People of the back of house, I invite you all to come to the front here to be served +[4967.32 --> 4969.56] and then we will move through as indicated. +[4969.56 --> 4981.84] As this group is making their way up to the front, if you are interested in praying with someone, +[4982.06 --> 4985.92] receiving prayer, or praying through an issue or circumstance, +[4986.22 --> 4991.14] there are people available in the foyer who have name tags with yellow squares on them. +[4991.14 --> 4997.10] They would love to meet with you for prayer as well. +[5002.56 --> 5004.06] Body of Christ given for you. +[5006.46 --> 5007.76] Body of Christ given for you. +[5015.48 --> 5016.68] Body of Christ given for you. +[5017.48 --> 5018.66] Body of Christ given for you. +[5018.66 --> 5018.78] Body of Christ given for you. +[5019.04 --> 5020.76] Body of Christ given for you. +[5020.76 --> 5022.58] Oh, that was quick. +[5041.36 --> 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5314.76] Thank you. +[5314.76 --> 5318.64] We lift our eyes +[5318.64 --> 5325.80] Jesus, our glory and our pride +[5325.80 --> 5331.70] We adore you, behold you +[5331.70 --> 5334.96] Our Savior ever true +[5334.96 --> 5341.76] Oh Jesus, we turn our eyes to you +[5344.76 --> 5354.76] Turn your eyes to the heavens +[5354.76 --> 5362.20] Our King will return for his own +[5362.20 --> 5366.98] Every knee will bow +[5366.98 --> 5370.86] Every tongue will shout +[5370.86 --> 5377.86] All glory to Jesus, our Lord +[5377.86 --> 5384.86] Jesus, to you we lift our eyes +[5384.86 --> 5392.86] Jesus, our glory and our pride +[5392.86 --> 5397.86] We adore you, behold you +[5397.86 --> 5401.86] Our Savior ever true +[5401.86 --> 5407.86] Oh Jesus, we turn our eyes to you +[5407.86 --> 5414.86] Jesus, to you we lift our eyes +[5414.86 --> 5421.86] Jesus, our glory and our pride +[5421.86 --> 5423.86] Jesus, our glory and our pride +[5423.86 --> 5428.86] We adore you, behold you +[5428.86 --> 5431.86] Our Savior ever true +[5431.86 --> 5436.86] Oh Jesus, we turn our eyes to you +[5436.86 --> 5443.86] Jesus, we turn our eyes to you +[5443.86 --> 5447.86] Oh Jesus, we turn our eyes to you +[5447.86 --> 5449.86] Oh Jesus, we turn our eyes to you +[5449.86 --> 5464.86] Amen +[5464.86 --> 5466.86] Jesus, we turn our eyes to you +[5466.86 --> 5470.86] Jesus, we turn our eyes to you +[5470.86 --> 5486.76] Are you hurting and broken again? +[5487.58 --> 5492.08] Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin? +[5492.08 --> 5495.58] Jesus is calling you. +[5495.58 --> 5502.58] Have you come to the end of yourself? +[5503.44 --> 5507.64] Do you thirst for a drink from the well? +[5508.12 --> 5510.80] Jesus is calling you. +[5514.30 --> 5519.68] Welcome to the altar. +[5520.58 --> 5525.18] The Father's arms are open wide. +[5525.58 --> 5535.58] For goodness was bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. +[5535.58 --> 5550.58] Leave behind your regrets and mistakes. +[5550.58 --> 5555.90] Come today, there's no reason to wait. +[5556.34 --> 5559.26] Jesus is calling you. +[5559.26 --> 5565.26] Bring your sorrows and drink and enjoy. +[5566.26 --> 5570.26] From the ashes of you the light is born. +[5570.26 --> 5575.26] Jesus is calling you. +[5575.26 --> 5580.26] Welcome to the altar. +[5580.26 --> 5585.26] The Father's arms are open wide. +[5585.26 --> 5595.26] For goodness was bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. +[5595.26 --> 5600.26] Oh, come to the altar. +[5600.26 --> 5605.26] The Father's arms are open wide. +[5605.26 --> 5616.26] For goodness was bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. +[5616.26 --> 5617.26] Oh, what a Savior. +[5617.26 --> 5618.26] Oh, what a Savior. +[5618.26 --> 5623.26] Isn't he wonderful? +[5623.26 --> 5624.26] Sing hallelujah. +[5624.26 --> 5625.26] Christ is risen. +[5625.26 --> 5626.26] Oh, what a Savior. +[5626.26 --> 5627.26] Isn't he wonderful? +[5627.26 --> 5628.26] Oh, what a Savior. +[5628.26 --> 5630.26] Isn't he wonderful? +[5630.26 --> 5631.26] Sing hallelujah. +[5631.26 --> 5632.26] Christ is risen. +[5632.26 --> 5633.26] Isn't he wonderful? +[5633.26 --> 5637.26] Isn't he wonderful? +[5637.26 --> 5638.26] Sing hallelujah. +[5638.26 --> 5643.26] Christ is risen. +[5643.26 --> 5645.26] Christ is risen. +[5645.26 --> 5646.26] Isn't he wonderful? +[5646.26 --> 5648.26] Sing hallelujah. +[5648.26 --> 5649.26] Christ is risen. +[5649.26 --> 5653.26] For he is Lord of all. +[5653.26 --> 5658.26] Sing hallelujah. +[5658.26 --> 5659.26] Sing hallelujah. +[5659.26 --> 5666.26] Christ is risen. +[5666.26 --> 5670.26] Oh, what a Savior. +[5670.26 --> 5676.82] Isn't he wonderful? +[5677.86 --> 5684.80] Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen. +[5687.88 --> 5697.16] Bow down before him, for he is Lord of all. +[5697.16 --> 5703.80] Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen. +[5708.16 --> 5713.40] Oh, come to the altar. +[5714.54 --> 5718.96] The Father's arms are open wide. +[5718.96 --> 5727.96] Forgiveness was bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. +[5728.96 --> 5732.96] Oh, come to the altar. +[5734.02 --> 5738.42] The Father's arms are open wide. +[5738.42 --> 5748.42] Forgiveness was bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. +[5748.42 --> 5763.42] Bear your cross as you wait for the crown. +[5764.42 --> 5769.42] Tell the world of the treasure you found. +[5769.42 --> 5770.42] Amen. +[5770.42 --> 5772.42] Amen. +[5772.42 --> 5772.82] Amen. +[5773.42 --> 5774.42] Amen. +[5774.42 --> 5775.38] Amen. +[5775.42 --> 5775.98] Amen. +[5776.42 --> 5777.96] Amen. +[5778.42 --> 5779.42] Amen. +[5779.42 --> 5780.04] Amen. +[5780.42 --> 5781.42] Amen. +[5782.42 --> 5785.42] Amen. +[5785.42 --> 5786.38] Amen. +[5786.42 --> 5787.42] Amen. +[5787.42 --> 5789.04] Amen. +[5789.42 --> 5790.42] Amen. +[5790.42 --> 5792.42] Amen. +[5792.42 --> 5820.70] My hope is built on nothing less +[5820.70 --> 5825.28] In Jesus' blood and righteousness +[5825.28 --> 5833.28] I dare not trust the sweetest faith +[5833.28 --> 5839.72] But only trust in Jesus' name +[5839.72 --> 5850.68] My hope is built on nothing less +[5850.68 --> 5855.26] In Jesus' blood and righteousness +[5855.26 --> 5862.68] I dare not trust the sweetest faith +[5862.68 --> 5869.68] But only trust in Jesus' name +[5869.68 --> 5877.68] Christ alone, cornerstone +[5878.20 --> 5884.90] He played strong in the Savior's love +[5884.90 --> 5888.10] Through the storm +[5888.10 --> 5895.10] He is Lord, Lord of all +[5895.10 --> 5906.52] When darkness seems to hide His face +[5906.52 --> 5912.52] I rest on His unchanging grace +[5912.52 --> 5918.52] In every high and stormy day +[5918.52 --> 5924.52] My anchor holds to be in the bay +[5924.52 --> 5932.52] My anchor holds to be in the bay +[5932.52 --> 5939.52] Christ the Lord, cornerstone +[5939.52 --> 5946.52] He played strong in the Savior's love +[5946.52 --> 5950.52] Through the storm +[5950.52 --> 5957.52] He is Lord, Lord of all +[5957.52 --> 5968.52] And He shall come with trumpet sound +[5968.52 --> 5974.52] Oh, may I then in Him be found +[5974.52 --> 5980.52] Dressed in His righteousness alone +[5980.52 --> 5987.52] All may stand before the throne +[5987.52 --> 5995.52] Christ the Lord, cornerstone +[5995.52 --> 5996.52] Weak made strong in the Savior's love +[5996.52 --> 5998.52] Weak made strong in the Savior's love +[5998.52 --> 5999.52] Savior's love +[5999.52 --> 6000.52] Savior's love +[6000.52 --> 6001.52] Savior's love +[6001.52 --> 6002.52] Savior's love +[6002.52 --> 6003.52] Savior's love +[6003.52 --> 6004.52] Savior's love +[6004.52 --> 6006.52] Through the storm +[6006.52 --> 6008.52] He is Lord, Lord of all +[6008.52 --> 6009.52] Lord of all +[6009.52 --> 6013.52] Lord of all +[6013.52 --> 6015.52] Lord of all +[6015.52 --> 6018.52] Christ the Lord, cornerstone +[6018.52 --> 6021.52] Weak made strong in the Savior's love +[6021.52 --> 6023.52] Lord of all +[6023.52 --> 6024.52] Christ the Lord, cornerstone +[6024.52 --> 6028.52] Weak made strong in the Savior's love +[6028.52 --> 6029.52] Through the storm +[6029.52 --> 6031.52] He is Lord, Lord of all +[6031.52 --> 6033.52] Through the storm +[6033.52 --> 6042.52] He is Lord, Lord of all +[6042.52 --> 6044.52] He is Lord, Lord of all +[6044.52 --> 6046.52] He is Lord, Lord of all +[6046.52 --> 6056.52] He is Lord, Lord of all +[6056.52 --> 6057.52] Send it together +[6057.52 --> 6058.52] Let's pray +[6060.52 --> 6062.52] Amazing God +[6062.52 --> 6064.52] You come into our ordinary lives +[6064.52 --> 6067.52] And set a holy table among us +[6068.52 --> 6070.52] Filling our plates with the bread of life +[6070.52 --> 6073.52] And our cups with salvation +[6074.52 --> 6077.52] Send us out, O God, with tender-heartedness +[6077.52 --> 6080.52] To touch an ordinary everyday world +[6080.52 --> 6084.52] With the promise of your extraordinary presence +[6084.52 --> 6087.52] In Christ Jesus we pray +[6087.52 --> 6088.52] Amen +[6091.52 --> 6093.52] As you go this week +[6093.52 --> 6095.52] Go with the blessing of God +[6095.52 --> 6098.52] Go with an invitation to fellowship afterwards +[6099.52 --> 6100.52] And with a gentle reminder +[6101.52 --> 6103.52] That there's a couple opportunities to volunteer +[6103.52 --> 6106.52] And serve today as well +[6106.52 --> 6108.52] Both in setting up for kids' camp +[6108.52 --> 6111.52] And taking some routes to deliver those bags +[6111.52 --> 6113.52] Hope to see you next Saturday +[6113.52 --> 6115.52] At the food drive +[6115.52 --> 6117.52] Brunch and festival together +[6118.52 --> 6120.52] Go then with the blessing of God +[6120.52 --> 6124.52] God go before you +[6124.52 --> 6125.52] To lead you +[6126.52 --> 6127.52] God go behind you +[6127.52 --> 6128.52] To protect you +[6129.52 --> 6130.52] God go beneath you +[6130.52 --> 6131.52] To support you +[6132.52 --> 6133.52] And God go beside you +[6134.52 --> 6135.52] To befriend you +[6135.52 --> 6137.52] Do not be afraid +[6138.52 --> 6139.52] Let the blessing of God +[6139.52 --> 6140.52] Come upon you today +[6140.52 --> 6141.52] Do not be afraid +[6141.52 --> 6142.52] Be afraid +[6142.52 --> 6144.52] But go in peace +[6144.52 --> 6146.52] To love and serve the Lord +[6147.52 --> 6148.52] Amen +[6148.52 --> 6149.52] Amen +[6149.52 --> 6156.52] There is a redeemed +[6156.52 --> 6157.80] more +[6158.52 --> 6166.74] , +[6167.52 --> 6172.52] Then he하 Re ultimate +[6172.52 --> 6181.00] There is a Redeemer +[6181.00 --> 6187.22] Jesus, God's own Son +[6187.22 --> 6194.06] Precious Lamb of God, Messiah +[6194.06 --> 6200.00] Holy One +[6200.00 --> 6207.24] Thank You, Lord, I come to Him +[6207.24 --> 6213.20] For giving us Your Son +[6213.20 --> 6219.18] And giving Your Spirit +[6219.18 --> 6225.12] The work on earth is done +[6225.12 --> 6232.36] Jesus, my Redeemer +[6232.36 --> 6238.36] Made above all things +[6238.36 --> 6244.36] Precious Lamb of God, Messiah +[6244.36 --> 6249.36] Hope for sinners +[6249.36 --> 6257.60] Thank You, Lord, I come to Him +[6257.60 --> 6263.60] For giving us Your Son +[6263.60 --> 6269.84] And giving Your Spirit +[6269.84 --> 6275.84] The work on earth is done +[6275.84 --> 6283.08] When I stand in glory +[6283.08 --> 6289.08] I will see this day +[6289.08 --> 6296.32] There I'll serve my King forever +[6296.32 --> 6302.32] In that holy prayer +[6302.32 --> 6309.56] Thank You, Lord, I come to Him +[6309.56 --> 6315.56] For giving us Your Son +[6315.56 --> 6321.56] And giving Your Spirit +[6321.56 --> 6328.80] The work on earth is done +[6328.80 --> 6332.04] Thank You, Lord, I come to Him +[6332.04 --> 6336.04] Thank You, Lord, I come to Him +[6336.04 --> 6342.04] For giving us Your Son +[6342.04 --> 6348.04] And leaving Your Spirit +[6348.04 --> 6355.28] Till the work on earth is done +[6355.28 --> 6358.52] For giving us Your Son +[6358.52 --> 6360.52] Amen +[6360.52 --> 6362.52] Amen +[6362.52 --> 6392.50] Thank you. +[6392.52 --> 6422.50] Thank you. +[6422.52 --> 6452.50] Thank you. +[6452.52 --> 6482.50] Thank you. +[6482.52 --> 6512.50] Thank you. +[6512.52 --> 6542.50] Thank you. +[6542.52 --> 6572.50] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - June 11, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - June 11, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..736bfd9ac452b3603071fc70e9787cd07de4585a --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - June 11, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,134 @@ +• Cascade Family Bible Camp +• Christian Reformed Church +• Aaron's involvement with the camp +• Programs for various age groups (preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, adults) +• Activities (games, rocket launching, rocket building) +• Location in Washington, D.C. +• History of the camp (50 years old) +• Upcoming event (July 6-10) +• Promo code for Canadians and first-time attendees +• Upcoming Bible study at a private residence with lunch and tea +• Women's Fellowship Group event on June 20th in the church courtyard +• Wedding showers for Jane and Kristen +• Inviting them to join the church community +• Casual gathering, no games +• Welcome new members, especially Jane and Kristen +• Continuing with Pastors' Class after worship service +• Upcoming youth barbecue at Van Hemerts' +• End of year celebration for youth +• Reading of Ezra 3, describing the foundation laying of the temple +• Song and worship, with lyrics and musical elements mentioned +• Themes of praise, thanksgiving, and devotion to God +• References to God's holiness, power, and love +• Assurance that God is always present and active in the world +• Prayer for trust in God's power and glory +• Confession of sin and request for restoration +• Request for peace, forgiveness, and a steadfast spirit +• Assurance of God's presence and protection +• Recitation of the Lord's Day question and answer 52 +• Comfort in Christ's return to judge the living and the dead +• Music and prayer with repetition of "It is well" and "He is well with my soul" +• Introduction by Clem, deacon at Emmanuel, about church offerings +• Information about Open Doors Canada and their work supporting persecuted Christians +• Bible quote from Romans 8:35-37 +• Invitation to give according to blessings +• Children's worship time introduction and discussion of the "Fruits of the Spirit" theme +• The speaker is summarizing the fruits of the Spirit from Galatians +• Discussion about which fruit each person would compare to a given fruit of the Spirit (love, patience, peace) +• Kindness is compared to various fruits, including watermelon because it's typically shared with others +• The group transitions into a blessing and prayer time, led by the speaker +• Introduction to a church gathering +• Review of the full council meeting + • Implementation of new safe church policy + • Approval of 2022 financial statements + • Upcoming annual general meeting on June 22nd +• Reports from pastors on their work and relationships +• Update on Wes Chepkima's surgery +• Church family prayer, including confession and petition for guidance and support +• The speaker requests prayer and blessings from God on various topics including mental health struggles, personal brokenness, mourning of loved ones, and the well-being of the world. +• They ask for mercy and healing for the world's suffering through wars, famines, and injustice. +• They express gratitude for their church and denomination, and pray for guidance and wisdom for church leaders. +• The speaker thanks God for new members and interests in the church, asking that they feel connected and guided to utilize their gifts. +• They invite listeners to focus on hearing and seeing God's word through Pastor Chris' sermon, using Romans 8 as a guide. +• The speaker notes some personal comments about fruit left at the front of the room and transitions to reading from Romans 8:18-27. +• The speaker discusses the verse from Romans 8:18, which compares present sufferings to future glory. +• The speaker shares their own struggles with understanding and preaching this verse, citing its beauty and power. +• The verse is often trivialized or used in a cheesy way, making it unhelpful to those suffering. +• The speaker emphasizes that present sufferings are real and valid, but the verse encourages believers to look beyond them to future glory. +• A thought experiment is proposed, where listeners imagine and confront their current suffering as a means of focusing on future glory. +• Using a conversational tone, the speaker guides the listener to imagine and confront their current suffering. +• The speaker asks the listener to picture their suffering as an object or concept (e.g., ocean, box, list, face) and hold it in their mind. +• The speaker notes that even if the suffering feels infinite, there are edges and limits to it. +• The speaker acknowledges that when one is in the midst of suffering, they may not be able to see those limits. +• The speaker reassures the listener that despite feeling like the suffering has no end, help is available. +• Christians believe God is the only infinite being +• Present sufferings are not the end of one's story +• God invites people to Himself, allowing them to see His infinity +• Glory will be revealed in those who persevere through suffering +• The glory of God is the manifest beauty of His holiness +• The glory of God is His infinite worth and value +• Jonathan Edwards' definition of the glory of God as the communication of God's fullness to humanity +• Glory is what is seen when God reveals Himself +• Comparison between present sufferings and future glory, with the latter being incomparable +• Revelation 21 describes the future reality where God dwells among people and can be seen +• Paul argues in Romans 8 that creation itself is waiting for the day when God's dwelling place will be among His people and creation will be restored to its original design and intent. +• Creation was subjected to frustration not by its own choice, but by the will of God, who hopes it will be liberated from bondage to decay and brought into freedom and glory as the children of God. +• The theological argument in Romans is that humanity fell into sin when Adam and Eve rebelled against God, resulting in all descendants being impacted by sin, affecting every area of life. +• Creation reflects this frustration because humanity, as the crown of creation, rebelled against God and is now affected by sin, so too is everything that flows from humanity. +• Creation is a symbol of human frustration in the world +• The current state of creation reflects the reality of a broken world, but also holds out hope for a new creation +• The natural world is experiencing frustration through wildfires, droughts, and flooding +• Climate change disproportionately affects marginalized communities +• Biodiversity rates are dropping due to human activity +• The universe is in bondage to decay, as described by the second law of thermodynamics +• Frustration and decay in the current world +• Creation's liberation and restoration +• Finding beauty amidst suffering +• God's glory and presence bringing joy +• Restoration of creation and the universe +• Christians living in hope of this restoration and being motivated to live accordingly +• Overcoming fear of climate change with faith +• The speaker discusses God's promise to renew the world and humanity's role in caring for it despite human sin. +• Creation is subject to frustration due to human sin, but this does not negate God's plan for renewal. +• Paul's metaphor of creation groaning continues with a comparison of three instances of groaning: the whole creation, believers awaiting adoption, and the Spirit interceding with wordless groans. +• The speaker explains that all groaning is meant to help believers endure present struggles by capturing a vision of future glory. +• The pain of childbirth is worth it due to the joy and glory of holding one's child. +• Human history shows that most women who have given birth have done so more than once, indicating that the experience is worth it despite its difficulty. +• Similarly, people endure present sufferings with hope for a better future, but this hope must be in something unseen. +• The world around us can be seen as a picture of what is to come, and even though it may be imperfect or frustrating, it gives us a glimpse into the future. +• Our longing for a day when things will be made new (as promised by God) is evidence that this hope is real. +• The Spirit intercedes for us through wordless groans, even when we don't know what to pray for. +• God gives us his Spirit to help us endure our present sufferings. +• The Spirit's presence is evident in times of great difficulty and struggle. +• Even in the midst of overwhelming challenges, God walks with us and causes us to endure through the Spirit. +• God's will is to reveal His glory, and the Spirit intercedes for us in accordance with that will. +• A person's recent passing is remembered with the quote "all our best days lie ahead of us" from Tim Keller. +• The present sufferings are not worth comparing to the future glory that will be revealed, according to 2 Corinthians 4:17. +• The gathering at the table is a time for strengthening and nourishment until the day when all painful days will lie behind. +• The liturgy for coming to the table is led by the speaker, inviting everyone to join in prayer and giving thanks. +• The Lord's Supper is commemorated with bread and cup, recalling Jesus' sacrifice and new covenant in his blood. +• Those present are invited to come to the table regardless of their faith or attendance history. +• Introduction to the Lord's Supper and invitation to participate +• Explanation of how to partake in the Lord's Supper at this church +• Invitation for those helping with the service to come forward +• Mention of prayer support and meeting with individuals in the foyer +• Provision of gluten-free bread for attendees who need it +• Expression of gratitude from various speakers throughout the service +• The glory and power of the cross +• Christ becoming sin for humanity's sake +• The pain and weight of sin on Jesus' face +• Redemption through the cross +• Victory over death, sin, and fear +• God's love and mercy reaching out to humanity +• Salvation and forgiveness at the cross +• The power of Jesus Christ and the blood of the Lamb +• Hope and redemption through Jesus +• God's love, light, and strength +• The sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus Christ +• Assurance of eternal life through the Holy Spirit +• Belonging to God and being His possession +• Trust in God's presence and protection throughout life +• Identity and ownership +• Belonging to God, specifically Christ +• Surrender of self to God's control +• Repetition of phrases emphasizing surrender to God \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - June 11, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - June 11, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..9d9cbcca2cf5301c3c54e58677aaab76917887fa --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - June 11, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,2548 @@ +[0.00 --> 2.00] Oh, a flat, yes. +[3.00 --> 7.00] That's what it's supposed to be. I totally missed that because I didn't say it. +[7.00 --> 9.00] That's what I thought it was? +[9.00 --> 11.00] Yeah, you're absolutely right. That's what it's supposed to be. +[13.00 --> 15.00] Why do you say that? I don't. +[15.00 --> 16.00] I do. +[30.00 --> 32.00] I do. +[60.00 --> 62.00] I do. +[90.00 --> 104.00] I do. +[104.00 --> 106.00] I do. +[106.00 --> 135.98] Thank you. +[136.00 --> 165.98] Thank you. +[166.00 --> 195.98] Thank you. +[196.00 --> 225.98] Thank you. +[226.00 --> 255.98] Thank you. +[256.00 --> 258.00] Thank you. +[286.00 --> 288.00] Thank you. +[316.00 --> 318.00] Thank you. +[346.00 --> 348.00] Thank you. +[348.00 --> 350.00] Thank you. +[350.00 --> 352.00] Thank you. +[352.00 --> 354.00] Thank you. +[354.00 --> 356.00] Thank you. +[384.00 --> 386.00] Thank you. +[386.00 --> 388.00] Thank you. +[416.00 --> 418.00] Thank you. +[446.00 --> 448.00] Thank you. +[448.00 --> 450.00] Thank you. +[450.00 --> 452.00] Thank you. +[452.00 --> 454.00] Thank you. +[482.00 --> 484.00] Thank you. +[484.00 --> 486.00] Thank you. +[486.00 --> 488.00] Thank you. +[488.00 --> 490.00] Thank you. +[490.00 --> 492.00] God, +[492.00 --> 494.00] God, +[494.00 --> 496.00] God. +[496.00 --> 498.00] God, +[498.00 --> 500.00] I have +[500.00 --> 505.66] surrender +[505.66 --> 514.34] May this offering stretch across the sky +[514.34 --> 518.38] Peace, hallelujah +[518.38 --> 530.06] Good, good, good morning everyone +[530.06 --> 536.14] That video you just saw was a video of Cascade Family Bible Camp +[536.14 --> 539.86] Which is a camp that's held down in Washington, D.C. +[539.90 --> 542.44] About an hour north, right, of Seattle-ish +[542.44 --> 547.92] Anyways, Aaron's like in charge of that camp basically +[547.92 --> 549.06] So I'm going to pass him the microphone +[549.06 --> 550.66] He's going to explain it to you better than I will +[550.66 --> 553.18] Okay, good morning +[553.18 --> 555.08] Is it working? Okay, okay +[555.08 --> 558.22] Yeah, Cascade Family Bible Camp +[558.22 --> 561.96] It's a camp that was put on by the Christian Reformed Church +[561.96 --> 563.62] About 50 years now +[563.62 --> 566.02] And it's pretty awesome +[566.02 --> 568.64] So you have, there's a speaker +[568.64 --> 571.32] There's programs for kids +[571.32 --> 572.52] I like to call it +[572.52 --> 576.32] Like Vacation Bible School on steroids +[576.32 --> 577.42] So you have +[577.42 --> 579.88] You have preschool age +[579.88 --> 581.90] There's programs for preschool age +[581.90 --> 583.56] There's programs for middle school +[583.56 --> 586.14] High school, elementary, and then adults +[586.14 --> 588.40] And there's games +[588.40 --> 589.88] There's rocket launching +[589.88 --> 590.98] There's rocket building +[590.98 --> 593.74] There's anything you could possibly think of +[593.74 --> 596.02] It's on July this year +[596.02 --> 598.68] Kevin will be the youth leader this year +[598.68 --> 601.72] And so from July +[601.72 --> 603.86] It's July 6 through 10 +[603.86 --> 604.60] I think +[604.60 --> 605.54] 7 through 10 +[605.54 --> 609.18] Love to see more people here +[609.18 --> 609.78] When I was +[609.78 --> 611.50] I've been going to the camp for 30 years +[611.50 --> 614.36] And I started when I was like 12 years old +[614.36 --> 615.24] Or something like that +[615.24 --> 617.94] And there used to be a lot of Canadians +[617.94 --> 618.72] That showed up +[618.72 --> 619.48] A lot +[619.48 --> 621.80] And now there's not so many Canadians +[621.80 --> 622.36] That showed up +[622.36 --> 623.76] And I love it +[623.76 --> 625.66] Ken went a couple years ago +[625.66 --> 626.98] Actually it's probably been +[626.98 --> 628.76] A long time ago actually +[628.76 --> 629.26] 10 years +[629.26 --> 630.96] And so I +[630.96 --> 632.30] If you have any questions +[632.30 --> 633.40] Come talk to me +[633.40 --> 634.92] I'd love to +[634.92 --> 637.40] Tell you a little bit more about it +[637.40 --> 638.52] It'd be cool to get +[638.52 --> 640.30] A bunch of people from church to come +[640.30 --> 641.50] And +[641.50 --> 642.46] It's a lot of fun +[642.46 --> 643.60] My kids actually +[643.60 --> 644.80] One year +[644.80 --> 647.06] My wife and kids were going to leave +[647.06 --> 648.42] And go to the Netherlands +[648.42 --> 650.88] And they wanted to stay at camp longer +[650.88 --> 651.66] And go +[651.66 --> 652.70] Move their ticket +[652.70 --> 653.26] So they could +[653.26 --> 654.70] Spend less time in the Netherlands +[654.70 --> 655.76] To stay at camp longer +[655.76 --> 656.18] So +[656.18 --> 658.10] I said that's not possible +[658.10 --> 658.44] So +[658.44 --> 658.92] Yeah +[658.92 --> 660.92] And I believe +[660.92 --> 661.58] For Canadians +[661.58 --> 662.70] If it's first time going +[662.70 --> 663.52] There's a promo code +[663.52 --> 664.10] When you register +[664.10 --> 664.76] You save like +[664.76 --> 665.92] 25% +[665.92 --> 667.04] If you're the first time goer +[667.04 --> 668.14] If you're Canadian +[668.14 --> 669.76] And a first time goer +[669.76 --> 670.38] It's like +[670.38 --> 671.86] 45% +[671.86 --> 672.64] Or 40% +[672.64 --> 673.46] So it's a good year +[673.46 --> 674.14] To sign up +[674.14 --> 674.94] Like you said Aaron +[674.94 --> 675.68] We'll hopefully camp +[675.68 --> 676.66] In a clump together too +[676.66 --> 676.94] So +[676.94 --> 678.16] Let us know +[678.16 --> 679.16] If you're planning on coming +[679.16 --> 680.38] We'll group together +[680.38 --> 681.02] It'll be very fun +[681.02 --> 681.92] So +[681.92 --> 682.60] There you go +[682.60 --> 684.94] That one can stay there +[684.94 --> 689.52] Alright +[689.52 --> 690.74] I also want to say +[690.74 --> 691.22] Good morning +[691.22 --> 694.32] Yeah +[694.32 --> 695.16] We'll let that slide +[695.16 --> 695.62] This morning +[695.62 --> 696.38] That's alright +[696.38 --> 697.76] Welcome to worship +[697.76 --> 698.72] If you are here +[698.72 --> 699.62] Visiting with us +[699.62 --> 701.16] Or if you're still filing in +[701.16 --> 702.20] We're really excited +[702.20 --> 703.80] That you are here +[703.80 --> 704.56] My name is Chris +[704.56 --> 706.34] I'm one of the pastors here +[706.34 --> 707.84] And it's my privilege +[707.84 --> 709.08] Along with these others +[709.08 --> 710.06] To lead us +[710.06 --> 711.58] In our shared worship together +[711.58 --> 713.14] Later on in our service +[713.14 --> 713.84] As you see +[713.84 --> 714.52] We're going to come +[714.52 --> 715.52] To the Lord's table +[715.52 --> 716.32] And so you can +[716.32 --> 717.40] Throughout +[717.40 --> 718.96] Be preparing your heart +[718.96 --> 719.70] For that +[719.70 --> 722.54] And as we come later +[722.54 --> 723.38] We will give some more +[723.38 --> 724.60] Instructions on that +[724.60 --> 725.68] Before we begin +[725.68 --> 726.42] There are a couple +[726.42 --> 727.58] Other announcements +[727.58 --> 728.24] To make +[728.24 --> 728.84] And so I'm going to +[728.84 --> 729.44] Invite Wendy +[729.44 --> 730.42] To come up to the front +[730.42 --> 731.26] And Josh +[731.26 --> 733.16] And grab the microphone there +[733.16 --> 734.00] And you go ahead +[734.00 --> 735.32] And make your announcements +[735.32 --> 740.86] Hello +[740.86 --> 741.46] Okay +[741.46 --> 743.70] So the Young Adults Bible Study +[743.70 --> 744.16] Is today +[744.16 --> 745.52] One hour after church +[745.52 --> 747.68] At Courtney Rorsma's house +[747.68 --> 750.12] She is happily hosting us +[750.12 --> 751.60] And providing a wonderful lunch +[751.60 --> 753.50] Also she has an exquisite +[753.50 --> 754.56] Assortment of tea +[754.56 --> 756.60] So if the Lord is not +[756.60 --> 757.84] What brings you to the Bible study +[757.84 --> 759.56] The tea collection will +[759.56 --> 760.60] So you should go +[760.60 --> 762.00] Also we're talking +[762.00 --> 762.72] About the Lord's Supper +[762.72 --> 763.66] Ironically enough +[763.66 --> 765.46] Sovereignty of God +[765.46 --> 766.18] Plans those things +[766.18 --> 766.70] Not me +[766.70 --> 768.22] That was completely unintended +[768.22 --> 768.98] So +[768.98 --> 770.22] Young Adults +[770.22 --> 770.96] You should go +[770.96 --> 771.96] Awesome +[771.96 --> 778.56] Good morning +[778.56 --> 780.24] I'm Wendy Fulkerts +[780.24 --> 781.48] On behalf of +[781.48 --> 782.74] Women's Fellowship Group +[782.74 --> 783.32] Which is +[783.32 --> 785.30] Linda Molenkamp +[785.30 --> 787.16] And Fran Skipper +[787.16 --> 788.50] We're just inviting +[788.50 --> 790.22] All women to come out +[790.22 --> 791.26] On June 20th +[791.26 --> 792.66] It's a Tuesday evening +[792.66 --> 795.54] We have it in the bulletin +[795.54 --> 796.98] But we've changed the venue +[796.98 --> 798.64] To our church courtyard +[798.64 --> 800.92] Just because of +[800.92 --> 803.14] Sometimes it's quite noisy +[803.14 --> 803.76] At the park +[803.76 --> 804.08] So +[804.08 --> 805.98] And it's +[805.98 --> 807.16] Kind of a wedding +[807.16 --> 808.48] Blessing +[808.48 --> 808.94] It's not +[808.94 --> 810.86] It's a wedding blessing +[810.86 --> 812.38] For two girls +[812.38 --> 812.82] That +[812.82 --> 815.26] We'd like to welcome +[815.26 --> 816.10] Into our church +[816.10 --> 817.24] It's +[817.24 --> 818.80] For Jane +[818.80 --> 819.58] Who's marrying +[819.58 --> 821.40] Micah Klosterhoff +[821.40 --> 822.32] And also for Kristen +[822.32 --> 822.94] Who's marrying +[822.94 --> 823.84] Jared Berndt +[823.84 --> 826.12] And I don't even know +[826.12 --> 826.76] Those women +[826.76 --> 828.06] That well either +[828.06 --> 828.42] But +[828.42 --> 830.58] We just promised +[830.58 --> 831.22] That we would +[831.22 --> 832.38] Welcome +[832.38 --> 833.48] New +[833.48 --> 835.46] Members +[835.46 --> 836.28] Into our church +[836.28 --> 837.30] And especially +[837.30 --> 839.26] For those two girls +[839.26 --> 840.00] We'd like to +[840.00 --> 840.84] Invite them +[840.84 --> 841.20] To +[841.20 --> 843.16] This shower +[843.16 --> 843.68] And +[843.68 --> 844.74] We're just +[844.74 --> 845.60] Really encouraging +[845.60 --> 846.12] All of you +[846.12 --> 846.74] To come out +[846.74 --> 847.40] And welcome +[847.40 --> 847.70] Them +[847.70 --> 848.96] Into our family +[848.96 --> 849.70] And we'll just +[849.70 --> 851.00] It's very casual +[851.00 --> 851.60] It's +[851.60 --> 853.64] Not even going to be +[853.64 --> 854.44] Games there +[854.44 --> 854.72] So +[854.72 --> 856.40] If you don't like +[856.40 --> 857.10] Shower games +[857.10 --> 858.06] But it's +[858.06 --> 858.92] We're basically +[858.92 --> 859.72] Getting to know +[859.72 --> 860.90] These two girls +[860.90 --> 862.10] And their families +[862.10 --> 862.76] Okay +[862.76 --> 863.32] Thanks +[863.32 --> 868.74] And then +[868.74 --> 869.68] One last thing +[869.68 --> 870.58] We are +[870.58 --> 871.18] Continuing +[871.18 --> 871.62] With +[871.62 --> 872.18] Pastors +[872.18 --> 872.66] Class +[872.66 --> 873.16] After +[873.16 --> 873.88] Our +[873.88 --> 874.24] Worship +[874.24 --> 874.56] Today +[874.56 --> 874.90] And so +[874.90 --> 875.36] For those of you +[875.36 --> 875.66] Who have been +[875.66 --> 876.94] Participating in that +[876.94 --> 878.54] We'll be in the +[878.54 --> 879.60] Multipurpose room again +[879.60 --> 881.48] About 15 or 20 minutes +[881.48 --> 882.52] At the end +[882.52 --> 883.72] After the end +[883.72 --> 884.56] Of our worship +[884.56 --> 884.94] Together +[884.94 --> 889.24] There's a youth +[889.24 --> 890.22] Barbecue today +[890.22 --> 892.12] From 5 to 8 +[892.12 --> 892.76] At the +[892.76 --> 893.50] Van Hemerts +[893.50 --> 893.96] Van Hemerts +[893.96 --> 894.50] Raise your hand +[894.50 --> 895.80] If you don't know +[895.80 --> 896.30] Where that is +[896.30 --> 896.94] Talk to them +[896.94 --> 897.92] It's like +[897.92 --> 898.66] Half a block +[898.66 --> 899.28] Away from here +[899.28 --> 899.98] Nice and close +[899.98 --> 901.14] And so +[901.14 --> 901.76] That's end of the year +[901.76 --> 902.78] Celebration for youth +[902.78 --> 903.46] If you have questions +[903.46 --> 904.22] You can get Kevin +[904.22 --> 905.46] Or the Van Hemerts +[905.46 --> 906.88] Perfect +[906.88 --> 908.32] Let's stand together +[908.32 --> 909.80] As we gather +[909.80 --> 910.82] In God's presence +[910.82 --> 914.82] We are here +[914.82 --> 915.58] In the presence +[915.58 --> 916.04] Of God +[916.04 --> 917.32] And we mark that +[917.32 --> 918.62] We acknowledge that +[918.62 --> 919.70] By receiving +[919.70 --> 921.22] His greeting +[921.22 --> 922.58] Following the greeting +[922.58 --> 923.08] Of God +[923.08 --> 923.72] I'm going to invite you +[923.72 --> 924.54] To turn to those +[924.54 --> 925.14] Around you +[925.14 --> 926.14] And welcome them +[926.14 --> 927.64] Into worship +[927.64 --> 929.20] Receive the greeting +[929.20 --> 929.98] Of our Lord +[929.98 --> 931.34] Grace +[931.34 --> 932.60] Mercy +[932.60 --> 933.58] And peace +[933.58 --> 933.98] To you +[933.98 --> 935.28] From God our Father +[935.28 --> 936.80] From the Lord Jesus Christ +[936.80 --> 937.62] His Son +[937.62 --> 938.74] And our Savior +[938.74 --> 939.76] Through the presence +[939.76 --> 940.36] And power +[940.36 --> 941.56] Of the Holy Spirit +[941.56 --> 943.30] Amen +[943.30 --> 944.88] Welcome +[944.88 --> 947.90] Good morning +[950.90 --> 951.64] Good morning +[951.64 --> 952.08] Good morning +[952.16 --> 957.70] Good morning +[965.70 --> 966.48] Good morning +[966.48 --> 966.50] Good morning +[966.50 --> 967.88] Good morning +[967.88 --> 968.60] Good morning +[968.60 --> 969.08] Good morning +[969.08 --> 982.04] Our call to worship this morning comes from Ezra 3. +[983.42 --> 990.24] When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, +[990.82 --> 994.88] the priests, in their vestments and with trumpets, +[995.24 --> 998.12] and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, +[998.12 --> 1004.16] took their places to praise the Lord, as prescribed by David, king of Israel. +[1004.84 --> 1007.94] With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord, +[1008.34 --> 1012.42] He is good, his love toward Israel endures forever. +[1012.96 --> 1016.42] And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, +[1016.74 --> 1020.18] because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid. +[1028.12 --> 1044.64] Holy, holy, holy, +[1044.64 --> 1052.02] Lord God Almighty, +[1052.02 --> 1059.34] When in the morning +[1059.34 --> 1066.64] Our song shall rise to Thee +[1066.64 --> 1073.26] Holy, holy, holy +[1073.26 --> 1080.38] Blessed, full and mighty +[1080.38 --> 1087.24] Come in free presence +[1087.24 --> 1088.98] Blessed, full and mighty +[1088.98 --> 1092.98] Blessed, full and mighty +[1092.98 --> 1100.90] Holy, holy, holy +[1100.90 --> 1104.94] Holy, holy +[1104.94 --> 1111.90] All the saints adore Thee +[1111.90 --> 1133.68] Cast withona +[1133.68 --> 1134.74] Here we demand +[1134.74 --> 1140.74] Falling down before Thee, +[1140.74 --> 1145.74] New words and arms, +[1145.74 --> 1153.74] Evermore shall be. +[1153.74 --> 1164.74] Holy, Holy, Holy, +[1164.74 --> 1171.74] Though the darkness I be, +[1171.74 --> 1174.74] Though Thee I live, +[1174.74 --> 1184.74] Once I sing Thy glory made us sing. +[1184.74 --> 1190.74] For in our glory, +[1190.74 --> 1197.74] There is none beside Thee, +[1197.74 --> 1201.74] Perfectly, +[1201.74 --> 1204.74] Highly, +[1204.74 --> 1209.74] Love and glory. +[1227.74 --> 1242.74] I bow before You, +[1242.74 --> 1246.74] King of glory, +[1246.74 --> 1249.74] Only on You, +[1249.74 --> 1254.74] And beside Thee. +[1254.74 --> 1258.74] Perfectly, +[1258.74 --> 1261.74] Power, +[1261.74 --> 1263.74] Father, +[1263.74 --> 1267.74] Forever, +[1267.74 --> 1273.74] New words and glory, +[1273.74 --> 1276.74] And You will be. +[1276.74 --> 1281.74] I bow before Thee, +[1281.74 --> 1287.74] In the glory, +[1287.74 --> 1288.74] Holy, +[1288.74 --> 1295.74] And beside Thee, +[1295.74 --> 1299.74] Perfectly, +[1299.74 --> 1300.74] In the glory, +[1300.74 --> 1304.74] My God, +[1304.74 --> 1309.74] For heaven, +[1309.74 --> 1314.74] You and all, +[1314.74 --> 1317.74] And to me, +[1317.74 --> 1321.74] In the glory, +[1321.74 --> 1323.74] ousJA感 mirror, +[1323.74 --> 1326.74] In the glory, +[1326.74 --> 1336.74] I bowand unfortunately +[1336.74 --> 1357.58] All my earth shall be for thee, +[1358.80 --> 1361.80] Father who loves, +[1362.14 --> 1364.98] perché to bow down the vale +[1364.98 --> 1371.20] God, we'll be blessed +[1371.20 --> 1377.08] As it is me +[1377.08 --> 1381.12] Stand before Thee +[1381.12 --> 1386.72] Ring of glory +[1386.72 --> 1391.24] Beside Thee +[1391.24 --> 1394.78] Yes, I mşh +[1394.78 --> 1397.92] cod +[1397.92 --> 1400.64] ś +[1400.64 --> 1401.14] ś +[1401.14 --> 1402.66] Kauc +[1402.66 --> 1405.12] ś +[1405.12 --> 1405.92] Kauc +[1405.92 --> 1408.14] Kauc +[1408.14 --> 1410.84] ś +[1410.84 --> 1415.62] Kauc +[1415.62 --> 1421.62] I stand before the moon +[1421.62 --> 1431.62] King of glory, holy, I will come +[1431.62 --> 1441.62] And beside me, perfect in power +[1441.62 --> 1455.62] My God forever, new, air, and all +[1455.62 --> 1459.62] And new +[1471.62 --> 1485.62] Though the nations bridge, kingdoms rise and fall +[1485.62 --> 1497.62] Though the nations bridge, kingdoms rise and fall +[1497.62 --> 1503.62] There is still one King reigning over all +[1503.62 --> 1513.62] So I will not fear +[1513.62 --> 1517.62] For His truth remains +[1517.62 --> 1527.62] That my God is the Ancient of Days +[1527.62 --> 1531.62] None above Him and before Him +[1531.62 --> 1535.62] All the tiny visions +[1535.62 --> 1539.62] For His holy sharing +[1539.62 --> 1545.62] And ever stand +[1545.62 --> 1549.62] All the power and the glory +[1549.62 --> 1553.62] I will trust in His grace +[1553.62 --> 1563.62] For my God is the Ancient of Days +[1563.62 --> 1567.62] O the dead of Christ +[1567.62 --> 1571.62] O who else I saw +[1571.62 --> 1575.62] He is here with me +[1575.62 --> 1577.62] I am the Lord +[1577.62 --> 1579.62] I am the Lord +[1579.62 --> 1585.62] All His love is sure +[1585.62 --> 1589.62] And He knows my name +[1589.62 --> 1597.62] For my God is the Ancient of Days +[1597.62 --> 1599.62] And I will love Him +[1599.62 --> 1601.62] And I will love Him +[1601.62 --> 1603.62] Love before Him +[1603.62 --> 1607.62] All the tiny visions +[1607.62 --> 1609.62] In His glory +[1609.62 --> 1611.62] And His glory is shining +[1611.62 --> 1613.62] And ever stand +[1613.62 --> 1617.62] For the power and the glory +[1617.62 --> 1619.62] For the power and the glory +[1619.62 --> 1623.62] I will trust in His grace +[1623.62 --> 1625.62] For my God is the Ancient of Days +[1625.62 --> 1627.62] For my God is the Ancient of Days +[1627.62 --> 1631.62] For my God is the Ancient of Days +[1631.62 --> 1633.62] For my God is the Ancient of Days +[1633.62 --> 1635.62] For my God is the Ancient of Days +[1635.62 --> 1637.62] For my God is the Ancient of Days +[1637.62 --> 1639.62] For my God is the Ancient of Days +[1639.62 --> 1640.62] For my God is the Ancient of Days +[1640.62 --> 1642.62] For my God is the Ancient of Days +[1642.62 --> 1644.62] For my God is the Ancient of Days +[1644.62 --> 1645.62] For my God is the Ancient of Days +[1645.62 --> 1649.62] To watch and wait +[1649.62 --> 1653.62] For the Savior King +[1653.62 --> 1657.62] Let my joy come free +[1657.62 --> 1663.62] Standing in this way +[1663.62 --> 1665.62] For the heavens +[1665.62 --> 1667.62] For the heavens and the heavens +[1667.62 --> 1669.62] For the heavens +[1669.62 --> 1675.62] And I will come in looking for Him +[1675.62 --> 1679.62] For the time in His hands +[1679.62 --> 1685.62] For His throne in shouting and all the stands +[1685.62 --> 1686.62] For theächen of theief +[1686.62 --> 1687.62] For the troubles of Christ +[1687.62 --> 1688.62] Forbivome just 是 +[1688.62 --> 1690.62] For theritt 측tan +[1690.62 --> 1697.32] The power and the glory, I will trust in it with me. +[1697.92 --> 1703.88] For my God is the Ancient of Days. +[1706.38 --> 1713.10] For my God is the Ancient of Days. +[1720.62 --> 1734.02] Please pray with me. +[1735.24 --> 1739.80] In Jeremiah 6, Lord, you tell us to stand at the crossroads and look. +[1740.62 --> 1743.28] To ask where the good way is and walk in it. +[1744.08 --> 1747.10] Only here will we find rest for our souls. +[1748.36 --> 1750.52] But we confess that we do not walk in it. +[1750.66 --> 1752.10] We refuse to listen. +[1752.10 --> 1758.84] Because we have not listened to your words and have rejected your law, you bring disaster. +[1760.24 --> 1763.92] Lord, we pray that you would open our eyes to our sinful ways. +[1764.30 --> 1766.80] Bring restoration to this world and to your people. +[1767.30 --> 1770.66] Forgive us when we do not listen and walk in your ways. +[1771.40 --> 1777.84] Lord of peace, renew a steadfast spirit within us so that we can rest in you alone. +[1778.64 --> 1778.96] Amen. +[1778.96 --> 1779.10] Amen. +[1780.62 --> 1792.32] The Queen ofance +[1792.32 --> 1801.82] Still my soul, be still and do not fear. +[1801.82 --> 1807.32] No winds of change will rage tomorrow +[1807.32 --> 1813.48] God is at your side +[1813.48 --> 1816.16] No longer dread +[1816.16 --> 1821.94] The fires of unexpected sorrow +[1821.94 --> 1827.72] God, you are my God +[1827.72 --> 1830.74] And I will trust in you +[1830.74 --> 1834.78] And I'll be shaken +[1834.78 --> 1841.20] All of these relief +[1841.20 --> 1845.74] And so fast we're under the need +[1845.74 --> 1851.90] To rest in you alone +[1851.90 --> 1863.10] Still, my soul, be still +[1863.10 --> 1865.96] Do not be moved +[1865.96 --> 1870.92] By lesser lights and fleeting shadows +[1870.92 --> 1876.96] Hold on to the end +[1876.96 --> 1880.96] With shield of aid +[1880.96 --> 1885.74] Against temptations when he airs +[1885.74 --> 1891.44] God, you are my Lord +[1891.44 --> 1894.52] And I will trust in you +[1894.52 --> 1895.02] And I will trust in you +[1895.02 --> 1898.02] And I will trust in you +[1898.02 --> 1903.02] And I will trust in you +[1903.02 --> 1905.02] Lord, you are my God +[1905.02 --> 1907.02] And I will trust in you +[1907.02 --> 1913.02] And I will trust in you +[1913.02 --> 1917.02] To rest in you alone +[1917.02 --> 1927.40] Still, my soul, be still +[1927.40 --> 1930.02] Do not forsake +[1930.02 --> 1935.02] The truth you learned in the beginning +[1935.02 --> 1941.02] Wait upon the Lord +[1941.02 --> 1946.02] And hope will rise +[1946.02 --> 1947.02] As stars appear +[1947.02 --> 1948.02] When day is day +[1948.02 --> 1952.02] And I will trust in you +[1952.02 --> 1954.00] I will trust in you +[1954.02 --> 1956.02] And I will trust in you +[1956.02 --> 1960.02] And I will trust in you +[1960.02 --> 1962.02] And I will trust in you +[1962.02 --> 1992.00] Thank you. +[1992.02 --> 2006.10] Oh, please leave us that the Spirit within me to ask in you. +[2006.10 --> 2013.10] Thank you. +[2013.10 --> 2015.42] Please stand with me. +[2015.42 --> 2022.16] As we recite together Lord's Day question and answer 52 as our assurance this morning. +[2022.16 --> 2024.16] Question. +[2024.16 --> 2031.16] How does Christ's return to judge the living and the dead comfort you? +[2031.16 --> 2048.88] In all distress and persecution, with uplifted head, I confidently await the very Judge who has already offered himself to the judgment of God in my place and removed the whole curse from me. +[2048.88 --> 2063.46] Christ will cast all his enemies and mine into everlasting confirmation, but will take me and all the chosen ones to himself into the joy and glory of heaven. +[2063.46 --> 2093.44] Thank you. +[2093.44 --> 2095.44] Thank you. +[2095.44 --> 2099.44] Thank you. +[2099.44 --> 2101.44] Thank you. +[2101.44 --> 2102.44] Thank you. +[2102.44 --> 2103.44] Thank you. +[2103.44 --> 2105.44] Thank you. +[2105.44 --> 2110.44] Thank you. +[2135.44 --> 2142.64] As our heart is left with me. +[2153.94 --> 2157.92] Far be it from me to not believe. +[2157.92 --> 2159.92] Far be it from me to not believe. +[2159.92 --> 2161.92] Far be it from me to not believe. +[2161.92 --> 2165.92] Even when my eyes can't see. +[2165.92 --> 2171.92] And this mountain that's in the high of me. +[2171.92 --> 2177.92] Will be thrown into the cliffs of the sea. +[2177.92 --> 2181.92] Through and home, through and home. +[2181.92 --> 2185.92] My eyes are under. +[2185.92 --> 2189.92] Through and home, through and home. +[2189.92 --> 2191.92] Through and home, through and home. +[2191.92 --> 2195.92] Through and home, through and home. +[2195.92 --> 2197.92] My eyes are under. +[2197.92 --> 2201.92] In His way. +[2201.92 --> 2205.92] In His way. +[2205.92 --> 2209.92] So let go, my soul. +[2209.92 --> 2213.92] And trust in Him. +[2213.92 --> 2219.92] The ways and ways still go His way. +[2219.92 --> 2223.92] To let go, my soul. +[2223.92 --> 2225.92] And trust in Him. +[2225.92 --> 2229.92] The ways and ways still go His way. +[2229.92 --> 2233.92] Still go His way. +[2233.92 --> 2237.92] To let go, my soul. +[2237.92 --> 2239.92] And trust in Him. +[2239.92 --> 2243.92] The ways and ways still go His way. +[2243.92 --> 2245.92] Still go His way. +[2245.92 --> 2247.92] Still go His way. +[2247.92 --> 2249.92] The ways and ways still go His way. +[2249.92 --> 2251.92] Still go His way. +[2251.92 --> 2253.92] Still go His way. +[2253.92 --> 2255.92] It is well. +[2255.92 --> 2265.92] It is well. +[2265.92 --> 2267.92] With my soul. +[2267.92 --> 2269.92] It is well. +[2269.92 --> 2271.92] With my soul. +[2271.92 --> 2275.92] It is well. +[2275.92 --> 2281.92] With my soul. +[2281.92 --> 2283.92] It is well. +[2283.92 --> 2295.92] With my soul. +[2295.92 --> 2297.92] It is well. +[2297.92 --> 2299.92] It is well. +[2299.92 --> 2301.92] It is well. +[2301.92 --> 2302.92] It is well. +[2302.92 --> 2312.92] With my soul. +[2312.92 --> 2325.88] He is well with my soul. +[2325.88 --> 2338.56] He is well with my soul. +[2338.56 --> 2352.60] He is well with my soul. +[2352.60 --> 2366.60] He is well with my soul. +[2366.60 --> 2378.60] He is well with my soul. +[2378.60 --> 2392.64] He is well with my soul. +[2392.64 --> 2408.64] Through it all, through it all, my eyes are on you. +[2408.64 --> 2424.64] Through it all, through it all, my eyes are on you. +[2424.64 --> 2429.64] He is well with my soul. +[2429.64 --> 2445.64] Through it all, through it all, my eyes are on you. +[2445.64 --> 2461.64] Thank you. +[2461.64 --> 2466.64] Good morning. +[2466.64 --> 2471.64] My name is Clem, and I am one of the deacons here at Emmanuel. +[2471.64 --> 2475.64] The first offering is for the ministries and missions of our church. +[2475.64 --> 2479.64] The special offering is for Open Doors Canada. +[2479.64 --> 2488.64] This organization supports and strengthens persecuted Christians around the world in more than 70 countries. +[2488.64 --> 2491.64] They distribute about 1 million Bibles per year. +[2491.64 --> 2500.64] They also train persecuted Christians with survival seminars, trauma care, leadership, and discipleship courses. +[2500.64 --> 2510.64] In 2020, they helped almost a million people with emergency relief, community development, education, and medical care. +[2510.64 --> 2527.64] Now, quoting the founder of Open Doors, Brother Andrew, our prayers go nowhere, go, sorry, our prayers go where we cannot, which refers to places like North Korea and the like. +[2527.64 --> 2535.64] In Romans 8, 35, 37, who shall separate us from the love of Christ? +[2535.64 --> 2540.64] As it is written, for your sake we face death all day long. +[2540.64 --> 2543.64] We are considered as sheep to be slaughtered. +[2543.64 --> 2549.64] No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. +[2549.64 --> 2552.64] Give according to your blessings. +[2552.64 --> 2554.64] Thank you. +[2557.64 --> 2559.64] Thank you. +[2587.64 --> 2589.64] Thank you. +[2617.64 --> 2619.64] Thank you. +[2647.64 --> 2649.64] Thank you. +[2677.64 --> 2679.52] Thank you. +[2680.64 --> 2683.44] Thank you. +[2707.64 --> 2737.62] Thank you. +[2737.64 --> 2767.62] Thank you. +[2767.64 --> 2772.94] All the three-year-olds up to grade four to come up for a WeChat and then the children's +[2772.94 --> 2773.38] blessing. +[2781.90 --> 2782.30] Hello. +[2782.62 --> 2783.28] How are you all? +[2784.20 --> 2784.60] Good. +[2784.92 --> 2785.28] Good. +[2785.70 --> 2786.78] Hey, do you guys know? +[2786.96 --> 2787.54] Do you guys remember? +[2787.58 --> 2788.00] Well, you know. +[2788.16 --> 2788.84] I know you know. +[2789.44 --> 2792.64] Do you guys remember what we've been talking about in children's worship time? +[2792.64 --> 2795.22] What's the theme? +[2796.30 --> 2797.36] Fruits of the Spirit. +[2797.54 --> 2799.20] Isla is on top of it. +[2799.94 --> 2804.44] So as I'm sitting here, I'm just going to start pulling out some actual fruits. +[2805.80 --> 2806.28] Yeah. +[2806.28 --> 2808.76] I'm wondering, do you guys know? +[2808.90 --> 2812.58] Can you guys tell us what are the fruits of the Spirit? +[2812.62 --> 2813.92] We haven't done them all yet. +[2814.60 --> 2816.14] But I'm amazed at what you guys know. +[2816.92 --> 2818.30] Names, just call them out. +[2819.02 --> 2819.46] Love. +[2820.12 --> 2820.52] Joy. +[2821.24 --> 2821.66] Peace. +[2822.06 --> 2822.54] Patience. +[2823.14 --> 2823.66] Kindness. +[2823.66 --> 2828.02] Yeah, for sure. +[2828.24 --> 2829.52] I'm sure we mixed a few extras. +[2829.66 --> 2830.72] Nice job, guys. +[2832.26 --> 2834.22] We haven't even got through all nine yet. +[2834.32 --> 2836.68] We are on, we're on the fifth one. +[2836.76 --> 2837.66] Not that they're ordered. +[2837.82 --> 2839.78] But we're the fifth one that's listed in Galatians. +[2839.86 --> 2842.24] So last week, do you guys remember which one we talked about? +[2843.76 --> 2844.16] Patience. +[2844.56 --> 2845.66] It was patience last week. +[2845.66 --> 2849.98] And this week, we're going to talk about the next one on the list. +[2849.98 --> 2858.46] But if you guys had to pick a fruit that you would say is like one of the fruits of the Spirit, +[2858.64 --> 2859.94] what would you pick? +[2860.00 --> 2862.20] Like if you were to say love, what would you say? +[2862.30 --> 2863.68] What kind of fruit is love like? +[2865.58 --> 2866.40] A banana. +[2866.86 --> 2867.22] Why? +[2867.42 --> 2869.12] Why is love like a banana? +[2869.94 --> 2870.92] Because you love them. +[2871.08 --> 2872.28] You love the taste of bananas? +[2875.62 --> 2876.92] Because they're really tasty. +[2877.40 --> 2879.64] What about patience? +[2879.64 --> 2881.90] What fruit would you say patience is like? +[2883.78 --> 2884.44] An apple? +[2884.58 --> 2885.08] Why an apple? +[2887.34 --> 2890.48] I would say like a pomegranate. +[2890.58 --> 2891.70] Do you know what a pomegranate is? +[2892.66 --> 2895.12] It takes a bit of time to get through a pomegranate. +[2895.28 --> 2899.36] You've got to hit it and you've got to shake all the things out and eat them all little bits at a time. +[2899.94 --> 2902.42] What about peace? +[2903.20 --> 2905.46] What fruit would you say is like peace? +[2905.46 --> 2909.12] I've got some fruits here to look at. +[2909.88 --> 2910.96] Why strawberries? +[2911.80 --> 2912.44] Or a peach? +[2913.20 --> 2913.92] Why a peach? +[2914.64 --> 2915.10] Don't know. +[2915.42 --> 2916.10] We just like them. +[2916.54 --> 2916.70] Yeah. +[2916.82 --> 2918.14] They're soft on the outside. +[2918.36 --> 2919.46] Yummy on the inside. +[2919.60 --> 2920.80] Just like peace, I guess. +[2920.80 --> 2923.60] So, here's some ideas. +[2925.50 --> 2930.58] Well, today we're going to talk about the fruit of the spirit of kindness. +[2931.54 --> 2934.52] Okay, which fruit would you say is like kindness? +[2935.98 --> 2936.94] Just to be fun. +[2937.60 --> 2938.28] What would you say? +[2938.40 --> 2939.72] What fruit reminds you of kindness? +[2939.72 --> 2945.92] Kind of like a peach as well. +[2945.92 --> 2946.36] Yeah? +[2946.82 --> 2947.82] Any other ideas? +[2947.92 --> 2948.74] I have an idea. +[2952.50 --> 2954.40] You have so many fruits at home? +[2954.72 --> 2959.16] Well, I'm going to say kindness is kind of like a watermelon. +[2960.62 --> 2961.18] Right? +[2962.46 --> 2963.02] Yeah. +[2963.16 --> 2965.68] Why do you think I would think kindness is like a watermelon? +[2966.52 --> 2968.06] It's a pretty big fruit. +[2971.12 --> 2971.66] Yeah? +[2971.66 --> 2974.84] Because do you ever just eat a watermelon by yourself? +[2975.74 --> 2976.14] No? +[2976.54 --> 2977.82] I had a cousin that did actually. +[2978.04 --> 2979.26] But, yeah. +[2979.90 --> 2984.12] Do you think this is the kind of thing you just pull out and you eat for yourself? +[2985.10 --> 2985.54] No. +[2985.64 --> 2988.28] It's meant to be shared. +[2988.98 --> 2989.34] Yeah. +[2989.78 --> 2993.74] So, I think that's what we're going to talk about today in Children's Worship Time. +[2994.10 --> 2999.04] It's how kindness is kind of one of the big fruits of the spirit that you just got to share it. +[2999.12 --> 3000.04] It's for other people. +[3000.56 --> 3000.76] Okay? +[3000.76 --> 3003.00] So, we'll talk more in the back in the other room. +[3003.30 --> 3007.74] But, let's stand together with the church and we will do the blessing. +[3009.18 --> 3010.28] So, raise our hands. +[3010.42 --> 3010.62] Ready? +[3011.82 --> 3012.26] I do. +[3012.38 --> 3012.72] Let's turn. +[3012.92 --> 3015.86] The Lord be with you. +[3016.42 --> 3017.66] Also with you. +[3017.66 --> 3018.16] Amen. +[3018.16 --> 3018.66] Amen. +[3018.66 --> 3019.66] Amen. +[3019.66 --> 3019.72] Amen. +[3019.72 --> 3019.82] Amen. +[3019.82 --> 3019.86] Amen. +[3019.86 --> 3020.16] Amen. +[3020.16 --> 3020.22] Amen. +[3020.22 --> 3020.76] Amen. +[3020.76 --> 3020.82] Amen. +[3020.82 --> 3020.86] Amen. +[3020.86 --> 3020.90] Amen. +[3020.90 --> 3021.82] Amen. +[3021.82 --> 3021.90] Amen. +[3021.90 --> 3022.90] Amen. +[3022.90 --> 3022.98] Amen. +[3022.98 --> 3023.90] Amen. +[3023.90 --> 3024.90] Amen. +[3024.90 --> 3025.90] Amen. +[3025.90 --> 3026.90] Amen. +[3026.90 --> 3027.90] Amen. +[3027.90 --> 3028.90] Amen. +[3028.90 --> 3029.90] Amen. +[3029.90 --> 3030.74] Amen. +[3030.76 --> 3044.00] Good morning, everybody. +[3044.48 --> 3049.98] I'm really glad that Mike didn't break out into the fruit of the spirit's not a coconut and +[3049.98 --> 3050.96] getting the kids all going with that. +[3050.96 --> 3054.34] I'm thankful for that, but it is a fun song. +[3055.56 --> 3058.94] Before we go to God and our family prayer, +[3059.14 --> 3062.30] some notes from our full council meeting that we had this past week. +[3063.88 --> 3065.66] It's a long walk up from the back there. +[3068.24 --> 3071.84] First of all, as council, we looked at the new safe church policy, +[3071.84 --> 3073.94] and then we're implementing that in the new year. +[3074.46 --> 3077.12] And so just keep an eye on that if you're ministry leaders +[3077.12 --> 3079.70] or volunteers in different ministries, +[3079.70 --> 3083.18] that that's something that we want to make sure is happening and going well, +[3083.38 --> 3085.40] because that's a very good thing to have at church. +[3086.26 --> 3090.08] We also approved the financial statements from 2022, +[3090.82 --> 3095.28] and coming up soon on June 22nd, we have an annual general meeting, +[3095.78 --> 3097.94] starting with a 6 o'clock barbecue, +[3098.36 --> 3101.06] and then at 7 p.m. we'll have a meeting of members, +[3102.52 --> 3106.16] and there are packages that are emailed to the membership list. +[3106.66 --> 3109.00] If you didn't get one, then please talk to the office. +[3109.70 --> 3114.12] We also heard reports from our pastors and the work that they are doing there, +[3114.26 --> 3117.82] the relationships that they are continuing to foster and grow, +[3118.38 --> 3121.64] and the wonderful ways that we're seeing God at work in Emmanuel. +[3122.84 --> 3125.42] After that, we went to Ken's house. +[3125.92 --> 3130.06] He and Amanda opened their home for us to have an end-of-year social +[3130.06 --> 3132.94] to say thanks to those who had completed their terms +[3132.94 --> 3135.40] and to welcome our new office pairs as well. +[3137.32 --> 3138.58] And one other note, +[3139.12 --> 3144.28] Wes Chepkima went in earlier this week for some surgery with a concerning growth, +[3144.50 --> 3146.48] and they were able to get it all. +[3146.70 --> 3148.56] So this is good news, and we thank God for that. +[3150.56 --> 3153.24] All right, if you can please bow your heads with me +[3153.24 --> 3155.04] and join me in our church family prayer. +[3155.04 --> 3156.70] Let's pray. +[3160.60 --> 3162.76] God is our refuge and strength, +[3163.80 --> 3165.36] an ever-present help in trouble. +[3166.60 --> 3168.10] Therefore we will not fear, +[3168.86 --> 3170.02] though the earth give way +[3170.02 --> 3172.56] and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, +[3173.20 --> 3175.24] though its waters roar and foam +[3175.24 --> 3177.54] and the mountains quake with their surging. +[3177.54 --> 3180.26] Father God, +[3181.10 --> 3182.00] Christ Jesus, +[3182.86 --> 3183.66] Holy Spirit, +[3184.26 --> 3186.08] we worship and adore you +[3186.08 --> 3190.28] as we gather as your called people together today in this place. +[3191.38 --> 3193.52] You are eternally faithful, +[3194.22 --> 3194.60] powerful, +[3195.14 --> 3195.64] and loving. +[3196.54 --> 3198.36] You are completely trustworthy, +[3199.10 --> 3200.70] and you hold all of time, +[3201.30 --> 3202.06] our times, +[3202.38 --> 3204.26] and the cosmos in your hands. +[3204.26 --> 3207.34] You provide for all of our needs +[3207.34 --> 3209.48] and cause streams of living water +[3209.48 --> 3211.10] to spring up in dry places. +[3212.76 --> 3216.14] There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, +[3216.70 --> 3219.42] the holy place where the Most High dwells. +[3220.26 --> 3221.20] God is within her. +[3221.70 --> 3222.68] She will not fall. +[3223.54 --> 3225.26] God will help her at break of day. +[3226.58 --> 3227.84] Nations are in uproar. +[3228.70 --> 3229.54] Kingdoms fall. +[3230.04 --> 3231.10] He lifts his voice. +[3231.72 --> 3232.64] The earth melts. +[3232.64 --> 3236.06] The Lord Almighty is with us. +[3236.62 --> 3238.74] The God of Jacob is our fortress. +[3240.82 --> 3243.68] And yet we waver in our faith to you +[3243.68 --> 3245.58] and in our service for you. +[3246.32 --> 3249.36] We confess that we are creatures of comfort +[3249.36 --> 3250.74] with wandering hearts. +[3251.60 --> 3255.34] We acknowledge that we often equate our temporary pains +[3255.34 --> 3256.88] with your ultimate suffering, +[3257.86 --> 3260.40] selfishly seeking to console ourselves +[3260.40 --> 3264.14] instead of deeply desiring to serve the least of these +[3264.14 --> 3266.06] or to care for your creation. +[3267.32 --> 3267.94] Forgive us +[3267.94 --> 3271.72] and empower us to turn towards your way, +[3272.12 --> 3273.58] keeping in step with your spirit. +[3273.58 --> 3278.60] We humbly ask that while we await your return, +[3279.24 --> 3281.52] that you continue to graciously grant us +[3281.52 --> 3282.82] what we stand in need of. +[3283.90 --> 3285.30] We ask for patience +[3285.30 --> 3288.90] and for a tangible sense of your presence and comfort +[3288.90 --> 3291.72] for those awaiting results from tests, +[3292.42 --> 3294.00] for those awaiting healing, +[3294.76 --> 3297.70] for those recovering from surgeries or treatments, +[3297.70 --> 3302.32] for those caring for aging family or challenging dependence, +[3303.12 --> 3305.38] for those who struggle with mental health, +[3306.08 --> 3309.14] for those who experience brokenness and hurt, +[3309.70 --> 3312.92] and especially for those who mourn the loss of loved ones. +[3312.92 --> 3317.46] Grant that each of us may act on the call +[3317.46 --> 3318.88] to bear one another's burdens +[3318.88 --> 3321.60] as if it were Christ acting through us. +[3322.82 --> 3326.28] We also humbly ask for your mercy for our world, +[3327.28 --> 3330.68] suffering deeply through wars, famines, and injustice. +[3333.02 --> 3335.12] Come and see what the Lord has done, +[3335.94 --> 3338.02] the desolations he has brought on the earth. +[3338.46 --> 3341.26] He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. +[3341.26 --> 3344.18] He breaks the bow and shatters the spear. +[3344.76 --> 3346.62] He burns the shields with fire. +[3349.08 --> 3350.64] We thank you for this church, +[3351.18 --> 3354.18] as well as for the denomination of which we are one part. +[3355.28 --> 3358.04] Bless the representatives who have gathered for Synod recently +[3358.04 --> 3358.98] and this week, +[3359.42 --> 3361.12] enabling them to discern your will +[3361.12 --> 3363.88] for our greater church body in our current context. +[3365.06 --> 3367.08] We also thank you for the new members +[3367.08 --> 3368.88] and interest in our church +[3369.18 --> 3371.16] and ask that they will feel connected +[3371.16 --> 3373.44] and guided to utilize the gifts +[3373.44 --> 3374.62] that you have given them +[3374.62 --> 3377.46] as they continue to grow in faith with us. +[3380.08 --> 3382.94] As we enter into a time of hearing your word proclaimed, +[3383.40 --> 3385.68] we ask that you will give us ears to hear +[3385.68 --> 3387.12] and eyes to see +[3387.12 --> 3389.50] and that you will speak your word of life +[3389.50 --> 3390.60] through Pastor Chris. +[3390.60 --> 3395.76] Be still and know that I am God. +[3396.76 --> 3398.64] I will be exalted among the nations. +[3399.44 --> 3401.28] I will be exalted in the earth. +[3402.36 --> 3404.56] The Lord Almighty is with us. +[3405.34 --> 3407.58] The God of Jacob is our fortress. +[3408.68 --> 3408.96] Amen. +[3420.60 --> 3430.82] As I come up here this morning, +[3430.92 --> 3434.02] I can't help but notice Mr. Mike left his fruit up here. +[3435.46 --> 3437.12] And so if any of you are distracted +[3437.12 --> 3438.60] for the next little while +[3438.60 --> 3439.54] or you need a snack, +[3440.08 --> 3441.20] just come on up to the front. +[3441.72 --> 3442.50] Go ahead and grab one. +[3442.88 --> 3445.08] I'm also grateful that it's not full of tomatoes. +[3445.08 --> 3448.36] Although I did hear once +[3448.36 --> 3450.58] that being smart is knowing +[3450.58 --> 3452.46] that tomato is a fruit. +[3452.94 --> 3455.44] Being wise is not putting tomatoes in fruit salad. +[3456.04 --> 3458.04] And so maybe tomato as a fruit of the Spirit +[3458.04 --> 3460.12] is not viable. +[3460.34 --> 3462.22] And maybe Mr. Mike is just showing us +[3462.22 --> 3463.20] how wise he is +[3463.20 --> 3465.10] by not having tomatoes up here. +[3467.12 --> 3468.62] But seriously, if you want a fruit, +[3468.96 --> 3469.76] they're here. +[3470.26 --> 3472.00] Just like the harvest table at the back, +[3472.00 --> 3474.44] help yourself at some point in our time together. +[3475.08 --> 3479.14] We're going to read together from Romans 8. +[3479.46 --> 3482.08] And so I'm going to invite you to open up a Bible +[3482.08 --> 3485.60] or get your phone or tablet +[3485.60 --> 3488.20] or whatever it is that you read the Bible on +[3488.20 --> 3490.34] and turn to Romans 8. +[3490.42 --> 3493.82] We're going to read starting at verse 18 together +[3493.82 --> 3497.34] through verse 27. +[3500.94 --> 3502.32] With God's Word open, +[3502.32 --> 3503.76] let's read together. +[3505.08 --> 3509.84] I consider that our present sufferings +[3509.84 --> 3511.60] are not worth comparing +[3511.60 --> 3514.56] with the glory that will be revealed in us. +[3515.40 --> 3518.66] For the creation waits in eager expectation +[3518.66 --> 3520.78] for the children of God to be revealed. +[3521.46 --> 3525.28] For the creation was subjected to frustration +[3525.28 --> 3527.40] not by its own choice, +[3527.50 --> 3529.86] but by the will of the one who subjected it +[3529.86 --> 3532.78] in hope that the creation itself +[3532.78 --> 3535.92] will be liberated from its bondage to decay +[3535.92 --> 3538.92] and brought into the freedom and glory +[3538.92 --> 3540.46] of the children of God. +[3542.06 --> 3544.78] We know that the whole creation +[3544.78 --> 3548.42] has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth +[3548.42 --> 3550.70] right up to the present time. +[3550.70 --> 3553.96] Not only so, but we ourselves, +[3553.96 --> 3556.74] who have the first fruits of the Spirit, +[3557.22 --> 3560.12] groan inwardly as we wait eagerly +[3560.12 --> 3561.86] for our adoption to sonship, +[3562.18 --> 3564.20] the redemption of our bodies. +[3565.20 --> 3568.36] For in this hope we were saved. +[3568.36 --> 3572.32] But hope that is seen is no hope at all. +[3573.04 --> 3576.06] Who hopes for what they already have? +[3577.22 --> 3580.76] But if we have hope for what we do not yet have, +[3580.94 --> 3583.02] we wait for it patiently. +[3584.72 --> 3586.08] In the same way, +[3586.22 --> 3588.24] the Spirit helps us in our weakness. +[3589.12 --> 3591.78] We do not know what we ought to pray for, +[3591.88 --> 3594.48] but the Spirit himself intercedes for us +[3594.48 --> 3596.52] through wordless groans. +[3596.52 --> 3601.36] And he who searches our hearts +[3601.36 --> 3603.46] knows the mind of the Spirit +[3603.46 --> 3607.26] because the Spirit intercedes for God's people +[3607.26 --> 3610.68] in accordance with the will of God. +[3611.42 --> 3612.96] This is the word of the Lord. +[3618.08 --> 3623.46] As I was preparing for this message +[3623.46 --> 3626.60] and looking at the text +[3626.60 --> 3632.36] and struggling through how to preach on it, +[3633.06 --> 3638.32] I realized that at least three times +[3638.32 --> 3640.62] in our series in the book of Romans, +[3640.62 --> 3643.22] I have said something along the lines of, +[3643.56 --> 3647.02] now this might just be my favorite verse in the Bible. +[3647.02 --> 3651.16] And I'm going to do that again this morning. +[3652.12 --> 3653.62] Now I want to acknowledge that +[3653.62 --> 3655.94] because I don't want to suggest +[3655.94 --> 3658.54] that I'm trivializing the verses of the Bible. +[3658.64 --> 3659.72] I think the struggle that I face +[3659.72 --> 3661.38] is that I love the Bible so much +[3661.38 --> 3663.08] and I love Romans so much +[3663.08 --> 3665.38] that there's just so much here +[3665.38 --> 3667.76] that I hope and pray that you will see. +[3668.42 --> 3669.50] But this verse, +[3669.78 --> 3671.00] this first verse, +[3671.30 --> 3672.14] verse 18, +[3672.14 --> 3674.84] I consider that our present sufferings +[3674.84 --> 3676.28] are not worth comparing +[3676.28 --> 3679.14] with the glory that will be revealed in us +[3679.14 --> 3686.66] is perhaps one of my absolute favorites. +[3687.42 --> 3689.18] Our present suffering +[3689.18 --> 3691.50] are not worth comparing +[3691.50 --> 3695.92] to the glory that will be revealed in us. +[3697.60 --> 3699.96] What does that even mean? +[3699.96 --> 3701.88] How is that even possible? +[3703.80 --> 3705.64] And I think one of the reasons +[3705.64 --> 3709.52] why it's so beautiful and compelling to me +[3709.52 --> 3710.82] is in fact, +[3711.04 --> 3714.80] because I have a very realistic picture +[3714.80 --> 3716.32] and experience +[3716.32 --> 3722.00] of how deep and dark and hard life can be. +[3722.80 --> 3726.76] How real our present struggles can be. +[3726.76 --> 3730.98] The reality for some of us here this morning, +[3731.06 --> 3733.80] maybe for every single person here this morning, +[3733.92 --> 3735.96] is that we are in the midst +[3735.96 --> 3741.72] of some pretty awful, crappy, hard times. +[3743.00 --> 3746.02] And when things are really bad, +[3746.30 --> 3749.28] sometimes this verse seems impossible. +[3749.28 --> 3755.06] And sometimes we've heard people use this verse +[3755.06 --> 3756.26] in the midst of our struggles +[3756.26 --> 3758.78] in a really kind of cheesy way, +[3758.92 --> 3759.92] and it doesn't help us. +[3759.94 --> 3762.36] It doesn't make us feel any better. +[3764.22 --> 3766.62] Our present sufferings right now, +[3766.70 --> 3767.40] there might be anything. +[3767.78 --> 3769.10] It could be cancer +[3769.10 --> 3770.68] or it could be being canceled. +[3771.36 --> 3772.38] It could be addiction +[3772.38 --> 3774.04] or it could be adultery. +[3774.24 --> 3775.68] It could be miscarriage +[3775.68 --> 3777.28] or it could be a manic episode. +[3777.28 --> 3778.38] Right? +[3778.50 --> 3780.68] Sometimes our present sufferings +[3780.68 --> 3781.94] are so real +[3781.94 --> 3783.52] that nothing else is. +[3785.22 --> 3786.32] Our present sufferings +[3786.32 --> 3787.26] are the only thing +[3787.26 --> 3789.04] that we can get present to. +[3790.58 --> 3791.30] And look, +[3791.36 --> 3793.36] as we dig into this text, +[3793.46 --> 3797.00] far from minimizing your suffering, +[3797.42 --> 3799.66] what I believe this verse wants us to do +[3799.66 --> 3800.88] is to maximize +[3800.88 --> 3803.48] our experience +[3803.48 --> 3804.38] and our idea +[3804.38 --> 3805.28] and our encounter +[3805.28 --> 3807.38] with the glory of God +[3807.38 --> 3808.14] to come. +[3810.66 --> 3811.54] And so as we begin, +[3811.70 --> 3812.70] I want to start +[3812.70 --> 3814.82] with a bit of a thought experiment +[3814.82 --> 3815.74] with you. +[3816.88 --> 3817.28] Really, +[3817.42 --> 3819.58] it's an emotional counseling process. +[3820.30 --> 3821.76] And so if you've met with me +[3821.76 --> 3822.38] for counseling, +[3822.54 --> 3824.02] we might have done an exercise like this. +[3824.06 --> 3825.18] If you meet with another counselor, +[3825.26 --> 3826.44] you might have done something like this. +[3826.44 --> 3828.32] But in your head +[3828.32 --> 3829.44] or in your heart, +[3830.04 --> 3830.78] in that place +[3830.78 --> 3832.44] where your imagination dwells, +[3833.88 --> 3835.56] I want you to think of +[3835.56 --> 3837.44] all your present suffering. +[3839.64 --> 3839.86] Right? +[3839.88 --> 3841.64] Everything that you are facing. +[3841.84 --> 3843.02] Pull it all together +[3843.02 --> 3844.24] in your imagination. +[3844.64 --> 3845.62] Really think about it. +[3847.34 --> 3847.52] Right? +[3847.58 --> 3848.24] Think about this +[3848.24 --> 3849.20] like a conversation +[3849.20 --> 3850.46] with a counselor. +[3850.46 --> 3853.08] And so take all of that crap, +[3853.48 --> 3854.62] take all of that bad, +[3854.78 --> 3855.78] take all of that trauma, +[3856.18 --> 3856.96] take everything. +[3857.40 --> 3858.62] And you know what it is. +[3858.84 --> 3858.94] Right? +[3859.06 --> 3860.24] Take even that thing +[3860.24 --> 3861.52] that you've never told anyone. +[3862.66 --> 3863.14] Right? +[3863.18 --> 3864.26] That secret thing. +[3864.96 --> 3867.14] Take all of that present suffering +[3867.14 --> 3868.50] and maybe, +[3868.68 --> 3869.28] if it helps you, +[3869.38 --> 3870.44] maybe close your eyes. +[3871.28 --> 3871.76] Right? +[3871.80 --> 3872.86] And then picture it +[3872.86 --> 3874.00] in front of you. +[3875.20 --> 3876.06] Remember it +[3876.06 --> 3878.22] in your brain space. +[3879.42 --> 3880.32] And maybe for you, +[3880.32 --> 3880.68] right now, +[3880.70 --> 3881.58] it looks like a box +[3881.58 --> 3883.64] and it's just piling full. +[3884.70 --> 3886.02] Maybe it looks like an ocean +[3886.02 --> 3887.98] with waves crashing over top +[3887.98 --> 3889.36] and crashing down +[3889.36 --> 3890.16] and around everywhere. +[3890.30 --> 3891.84] Maybe it's a black abyss. +[3892.40 --> 3892.50] Right? +[3892.58 --> 3893.86] Maybe it's a list +[3893.86 --> 3895.22] longer than your arm. +[3895.68 --> 3895.94] Maybe, +[3896.16 --> 3897.52] as I call this to mind, +[3897.78 --> 3898.86] it's a person. +[3899.66 --> 3900.58] It's a face +[3900.58 --> 3902.10] that represents +[3902.10 --> 3903.26] all your suffering. +[3905.26 --> 3906.40] Maybe it's a bottle. +[3907.52 --> 3908.32] Maybe it's a needle. +[3908.32 --> 3908.76] Right? +[3908.76 --> 3908.98] Maybe it's a circle. +[3909.38 --> 3910.48] Whatever it is, +[3910.54 --> 3911.78] I want you to see it. +[3912.84 --> 3914.00] Hold it in your mind. +[3915.64 --> 3916.58] And now holding that +[3916.58 --> 3917.10] in your mind, +[3917.72 --> 3918.72] here's what I want you to, +[3918.90 --> 3920.10] here's what I need you to see. +[3921.18 --> 3921.36] Right? +[3921.38 --> 3922.68] As you are looking at it, +[3922.74 --> 3923.44] whatever it is +[3923.44 --> 3924.16] you are thinking about, +[3924.20 --> 3924.98] whether it's an ocean +[3924.98 --> 3925.94] or a list, +[3926.26 --> 3927.12] whatever it is, +[3927.40 --> 3927.98] notice +[3927.98 --> 3930.80] there are edges. +[3932.64 --> 3933.08] Right? +[3933.08 --> 3934.70] It's a bounded set. +[3936.46 --> 3936.70] Right? +[3936.78 --> 3937.68] There's limits +[3937.68 --> 3940.28] to your suffering. +[3941.22 --> 3941.32] Right? +[3941.36 --> 3943.06] Even oceans have limits. +[3944.60 --> 3944.78] Okay? +[3944.82 --> 3945.40] And so here it is. +[3945.52 --> 3947.16] No matter how big +[3947.16 --> 3948.60] or how bad +[3948.60 --> 3950.16] or how crappy +[3950.16 --> 3952.86] your present sufferings may be, +[3953.08 --> 3954.74] there is a limit to them. +[3955.56 --> 3956.72] There is a boundary. +[3956.72 --> 3957.16] Right? +[3957.26 --> 3958.10] Your struggle +[3958.10 --> 3960.20] is not infinite. +[3961.46 --> 3962.26] And I get it. +[3962.74 --> 3963.44] I get it. +[3963.52 --> 3963.80] I do. +[3964.16 --> 3964.30] Right? +[3964.38 --> 3965.54] That when the waves +[3965.54 --> 3966.72] are crashing over you, +[3967.38 --> 3968.58] when you are in the middle +[3968.58 --> 3969.64] of the abyss, +[3969.88 --> 3971.66] you can't see those edges. +[3972.46 --> 3974.12] And you can't see those limits. +[3974.66 --> 3974.82] Right? +[3974.84 --> 3975.80] When you're in the middle of it, +[3975.84 --> 3978.36] it feels like there is no end. +[3978.42 --> 3980.06] It feels infinite. +[3980.06 --> 3981.74] And I know that sometimes +[3981.74 --> 3984.18] perception does define reality +[3984.18 --> 3986.48] or at least your experience of it. +[3987.16 --> 3988.88] And if that's where you are, +[3989.06 --> 3989.98] if you're in the middle +[3989.98 --> 3991.90] of that dark night of the soul, +[3992.02 --> 3994.06] in the middle of that present suffering, +[3994.06 --> 3996.18] and you can't see the edges, +[3997.66 --> 3999.78] let me be really clear. +[4000.98 --> 4002.66] We want to jump in with you. +[4004.54 --> 4005.06] Right? +[4005.06 --> 4006.38] I don't say that just for myself. +[4007.60 --> 4008.04] Right? +[4008.04 --> 4009.70] We want to enter into that with you. +[4009.70 --> 4011.44] I mean that for everyone here, +[4011.50 --> 4012.70] for the pastors who are here, +[4012.80 --> 4013.82] for the elders who are here, +[4013.94 --> 4016.14] for the care groups that are present +[4016.14 --> 4017.08] and do life with you, +[4017.16 --> 4019.38] every person here wants to jump +[4019.38 --> 4020.70] into that with you +[4020.70 --> 4023.54] so that you're not alone +[4023.54 --> 4024.74] in the middle of it. +[4024.74 --> 4026.36] Because sometimes we can't see +[4026.36 --> 4028.00] those edges and so we need people +[4028.00 --> 4029.86] in our lives to remind us +[4029.86 --> 4031.02] that they're there. +[4033.10 --> 4034.34] But for those of us +[4034.34 --> 4035.64] with the eyes to see it, +[4037.08 --> 4038.16] your present sufferings +[4038.84 --> 4040.84] are not the end of the story. +[4040.84 --> 4043.40] So let's not make it the end +[4043.40 --> 4044.16] of your story. +[4045.72 --> 4045.84] Right? +[4045.88 --> 4046.62] As Christians, +[4047.04 --> 4049.70] we believe that only God +[4049.70 --> 4050.70] is infinite. +[4051.10 --> 4052.34] That nothing else is +[4052.34 --> 4054.14] nor nothing else can be. +[4054.52 --> 4056.34] Only God is infinite. +[4057.24 --> 4059.18] Now, I don't want to get bogged down +[4059.18 --> 4060.10] in the particulars +[4060.10 --> 4061.16] of the doctrine of God, +[4061.22 --> 4062.26] but I do want to give you +[4062.26 --> 4062.92] some of it. +[4063.30 --> 4063.64] And so, +[4063.88 --> 4065.46] as Christians, +[4065.84 --> 4066.84] we believe, +[4066.94 --> 4067.96] and I'm going to use the words +[4067.96 --> 4069.58] of the Belgic Confession here, +[4070.52 --> 4071.96] we believe that there is +[4071.96 --> 4073.82] a single and simple +[4073.82 --> 4075.26] spiritual being +[4075.26 --> 4077.02] whom we call God, +[4077.80 --> 4079.54] who is eternal, +[4080.22 --> 4081.14] incomprehensible, +[4081.50 --> 4081.96] invisible, +[4082.38 --> 4083.14] unchangeable, +[4083.42 --> 4083.84] infinite, +[4084.22 --> 4084.66] almighty, +[4085.22 --> 4086.22] completely wise, +[4086.42 --> 4087.16] just and good, +[4087.26 --> 4088.76] and the overflowing source +[4088.76 --> 4090.30] of all good. +[4092.56 --> 4094.54] Now, sometimes you might hear +[4094.54 --> 4096.08] all of that summarized +[4096.08 --> 4098.14] in those omni words, +[4098.26 --> 4098.44] right? +[4099.08 --> 4099.62] Omnipotent, +[4099.72 --> 4100.94] which means all-powerful, +[4101.32 --> 4101.92] omniscient, +[4102.04 --> 4103.14] which means all-knowing, +[4103.50 --> 4104.14] omnipresent, +[4104.34 --> 4105.56] which means everywhere present, +[4105.96 --> 4107.46] and omnibenevolent, +[4107.60 --> 4108.42] which means all +[4108.42 --> 4109.94] or supremely good. +[4111.14 --> 4111.26] Right? +[4111.64 --> 4112.88] God alone +[4112.88 --> 4114.64] is infinite. +[4115.10 --> 4116.32] Your present struggles +[4116.32 --> 4117.54] are not. +[4119.76 --> 4121.06] Because you are not. +[4121.56 --> 4122.32] And because the world +[4122.32 --> 4123.14] you live in +[4123.14 --> 4124.00] is not. +[4124.00 --> 4125.92] And so now, +[4126.12 --> 4127.22] track this with me, +[4127.30 --> 4127.46] right? +[4127.74 --> 4129.08] If God is infinite +[4129.08 --> 4130.22] and God invites you +[4130.22 --> 4130.92] to Himself, +[4131.24 --> 4132.42] He is inviting you +[4132.42 --> 4133.18] to see, +[4133.62 --> 4134.64] to taste, +[4134.86 --> 4135.90] and to touch. +[4136.32 --> 4137.62] And remember that image +[4137.62 --> 4138.54] when we come to the table +[4138.54 --> 4139.24] in just a moment, +[4139.34 --> 4139.50] right? +[4139.56 --> 4140.96] God is inviting you +[4140.96 --> 4142.02] to see Himself. +[4142.54 --> 4143.50] He is inviting you +[4143.50 --> 4145.14] to see His infinity. +[4145.86 --> 4147.56] That is glory. +[4149.78 --> 4151.56] Our present sufferings +[4151.56 --> 4152.90] are not worth comparing +[4152.90 --> 4154.36] with the glory +[4154.36 --> 4155.52] that will be revealed +[4155.52 --> 4156.54] in us. +[4158.14 --> 4159.64] One person that I read +[4159.64 --> 4160.12] this week, +[4160.78 --> 4161.40] he said this. +[4161.46 --> 4161.70] He said, +[4162.22 --> 4163.64] the glory of God +[4163.64 --> 4165.28] is the manifest beauty +[4165.28 --> 4166.72] of His holiness. +[4168.06 --> 4168.96] His holiness +[4168.96 --> 4171.16] is what He is as God +[4171.16 --> 4172.58] that nobody else is. +[4173.64 --> 4174.88] It is His quality +[4174.88 --> 4175.70] of perfection +[4175.70 --> 4177.26] that can't be improved upon, +[4177.36 --> 4178.38] that can't be imitated, +[4178.68 --> 4179.74] that is incomparable, +[4179.74 --> 4181.46] that determines all that He is +[4181.46 --> 4182.18] and is determined +[4182.18 --> 4182.80] by nothing +[4182.80 --> 4183.86] from outside of Him. +[4184.42 --> 4185.42] It signifies +[4185.42 --> 4186.44] His infinite worth, +[4186.54 --> 4187.54] His intrinsic, +[4187.82 --> 4189.20] infinite value. +[4190.48 --> 4191.96] The glory of God +[4191.96 --> 4193.52] is the going public +[4193.52 --> 4194.94] of His holiness. +[4199.14 --> 4201.84] There's a preacher +[4201.84 --> 4202.88] and theologian +[4202.88 --> 4204.16] from the 18th century. +[4205.00 --> 4205.62] Jonathan Edwards +[4205.62 --> 4206.26] is his name, +[4206.26 --> 4208.52] and he meditates +[4208.52 --> 4209.32] and reflects +[4209.32 --> 4210.42] upon the glory +[4210.42 --> 4211.02] of God +[4211.02 --> 4212.46] in a poetic +[4212.46 --> 4213.50] and beautiful way +[4213.50 --> 4215.32] like few other theologians +[4215.32 --> 4216.96] in the past have. +[4217.78 --> 4218.68] And he says +[4218.68 --> 4220.22] that the glory +[4220.22 --> 4220.98] of God +[4220.98 --> 4222.28] is the communication +[4222.28 --> 4223.78] of the infinite +[4223.78 --> 4225.28] fullness of God +[4225.28 --> 4226.58] to the creature. +[4229.48 --> 4230.86] Let me put that +[4230.86 --> 4231.32] another way. +[4232.68 --> 4233.28] Glory +[4233.28 --> 4235.00] is what you see +[4235.00 --> 4236.62] when God reveals Himself. +[4239.00 --> 4239.70] Okay, remember that. +[4239.78 --> 4240.12] Glory +[4240.12 --> 4241.12] is what you see +[4241.12 --> 4242.68] when God reveals Himself. +[4243.76 --> 4245.14] So take this all now, +[4245.52 --> 4246.60] this who God is +[4246.60 --> 4247.64] and what He is revealing +[4247.64 --> 4248.44] of Himself, +[4248.56 --> 4249.18] take that back +[4249.18 --> 4249.94] to verse 18. +[4250.86 --> 4251.56] I consider +[4251.56 --> 4252.82] that our present sufferings +[4252.82 --> 4254.04] are not worth comparing +[4254.04 --> 4254.94] to the glory +[4254.94 --> 4256.24] that will be revealed +[4256.24 --> 4256.88] in us +[4256.88 --> 4258.06] or to us. +[4258.90 --> 4259.64] The glory +[4259.64 --> 4260.60] that will be revealed +[4260.60 --> 4261.40] to us +[4261.40 --> 4262.90] is God Himself. +[4263.28 --> 4265.38] And I'll put it +[4265.38 --> 4265.98] real simply, +[4266.34 --> 4267.88] there ain't nothing +[4267.88 --> 4269.04] bigger or better +[4269.04 --> 4270.10] than God Himself. +[4272.10 --> 4274.24] Your present sufferings +[4274.24 --> 4275.76] actually do +[4275.76 --> 4277.38] pale and Paul +[4277.38 --> 4278.38] in comparison +[4278.38 --> 4281.00] to who God is. +[4284.50 --> 4286.08] Revelation 21 +[4286.08 --> 4287.36] tells us +[4287.36 --> 4287.92] how this +[4287.92 --> 4289.00] will happen. +[4289.78 --> 4290.38] We're going to put +[4290.38 --> 4290.96] three verses +[4290.96 --> 4291.80] on the screen +[4291.80 --> 4292.50] overhead, +[4292.66 --> 4293.36] but I'm going to +[4293.36 --> 4294.14] invert the order +[4294.14 --> 4295.02] that I read them +[4295.02 --> 4295.92] so that you can see +[4295.92 --> 4296.64] the logic here. +[4297.30 --> 4298.12] In Revelation 21 +[4298.12 --> 4298.74] verse 5 +[4298.74 --> 4299.38] we read, +[4300.22 --> 4300.98] He will wipe away +[4300.98 --> 4301.78] every tear +[4301.78 --> 4302.58] from their eyes +[4302.58 --> 4302.98] and there will be +[4302.98 --> 4303.70] no more death +[4303.70 --> 4304.38] or mourning +[4304.38 --> 4305.08] or crying +[4305.08 --> 4305.66] or pain +[4305.66 --> 4306.68] for the old order +[4306.68 --> 4307.76] has passed away. +[4309.14 --> 4309.98] Now how does this happen? +[4310.44 --> 4311.44] Why does that happen? +[4312.44 --> 4312.94] In the verses +[4312.94 --> 4313.54] right before, +[4313.68 --> 4314.16] John says, +[4314.16 --> 4314.86] look, +[4315.62 --> 4317.20] God's dwelling place +[4317.20 --> 4317.92] is now +[4317.92 --> 4319.34] among the people +[4319.34 --> 4321.26] and He dwells +[4321.26 --> 4322.34] with them. +[4324.32 --> 4325.40] God is there +[4325.40 --> 4326.98] and you can see Him. +[4327.76 --> 4329.34] That's the future glory +[4329.34 --> 4330.96] that now works backwards +[4330.96 --> 4332.80] to make your present sufferings +[4332.80 --> 4334.00] incomparable +[4334.00 --> 4335.40] to that reality. +[4336.10 --> 4336.58] And again, +[4336.70 --> 4337.82] we're not minimizing +[4337.82 --> 4339.18] your present sufferings, +[4339.30 --> 4340.66] we're maximizing +[4340.66 --> 4342.04] what we will see +[4342.04 --> 4343.06] when we look to God +[4343.06 --> 4343.62] at the end. +[4344.94 --> 4345.92] And for Paul, +[4346.16 --> 4348.04] here in Romans 8, +[4348.48 --> 4349.86] one of the ways +[4349.86 --> 4350.68] that you can know +[4350.68 --> 4351.90] this to be true +[4351.90 --> 4353.98] is by looking +[4353.98 --> 4355.20] at creation itself. +[4356.72 --> 4357.96] In verse 19, +[4358.72 --> 4359.62] Paul writes, +[4360.82 --> 4361.62] for the creation +[4361.62 --> 4363.68] waits an eager expectation +[4363.68 --> 4365.36] for the children of God +[4365.36 --> 4366.70] to be revealed. +[4368.22 --> 4370.30] Even the creation itself, +[4370.70 --> 4371.82] the very world +[4371.82 --> 4372.60] and universe +[4372.60 --> 4373.74] that we live in +[4373.74 --> 4375.62] is waiting for the day +[4375.62 --> 4377.50] when God's dwelling place +[4377.50 --> 4379.92] will be among His people. +[4380.38 --> 4381.50] Creation is waiting +[4381.50 --> 4382.34] for the day +[4382.34 --> 4383.70] when creation +[4383.70 --> 4384.94] will be restored +[4384.94 --> 4386.80] to its original design +[4386.80 --> 4387.74] and intent +[4387.74 --> 4388.58] and purpose +[4388.58 --> 4389.48] from God. +[4390.14 --> 4391.66] For the creation +[4391.66 --> 4392.88] was subjected +[4392.88 --> 4394.60] to frustration, +[4395.28 --> 4396.70] not by its own choice, +[4396.80 --> 4397.60] but by the will +[4397.60 --> 4398.18] of the one +[4398.18 --> 4399.00] who subjected it, +[4399.04 --> 4399.56] that is God, +[4399.56 --> 4400.52] in the hope +[4400.52 --> 4402.34] that creation itself +[4402.34 --> 4403.38] will be liberated +[4403.38 --> 4405.28] from its bondage +[4405.28 --> 4406.90] to decay +[4406.90 --> 4408.72] and then brought +[4408.72 --> 4409.56] into the freedom +[4409.56 --> 4410.86] and glory +[4410.86 --> 4411.74] of the children +[4411.74 --> 4413.20] of God. +[4414.88 --> 4416.72] The through line +[4416.72 --> 4418.90] of the theological argument +[4418.90 --> 4420.50] that Paul has been stacking +[4420.50 --> 4422.20] on through the book +[4422.20 --> 4422.88] of Romans +[4422.88 --> 4424.84] is that when Adam +[4424.84 --> 4425.56] and Eve +[4425.56 --> 4427.04] rebelled against God +[4427.04 --> 4428.16] in the Garden of Eden, +[4428.16 --> 4429.36] all of humanity, +[4429.52 --> 4430.50] all of their descendants +[4430.50 --> 4431.14] after them +[4431.14 --> 4432.36] fell into sin +[4432.36 --> 4433.80] and now +[4433.80 --> 4434.64] all of us +[4434.64 --> 4435.60] by the result +[4435.60 --> 4436.94] of that action +[4436.94 --> 4438.02] are impacted +[4438.02 --> 4439.22] by sin. +[4439.40 --> 4440.70] Everything we do +[4440.70 --> 4441.90] is in some way +[4441.90 --> 4442.50] marred +[4442.50 --> 4443.42] or stained +[4443.42 --> 4444.88] by sin. +[4445.88 --> 4446.06] Now, +[4446.12 --> 4447.00] let me be really clear +[4447.00 --> 4447.76] when I say that, +[4447.82 --> 4447.94] right? +[4448.10 --> 4449.42] That doesn't mean +[4449.42 --> 4450.74] that you are as bad +[4450.74 --> 4452.08] as you possibly could be. +[4452.80 --> 4454.24] That's a mistaken way +[4454.24 --> 4455.76] to read the Bible. +[4455.76 --> 4457.00] The Bible doesn't say +[4457.00 --> 4458.18] that about humanity. +[4458.34 --> 4459.36] The Bible says +[4459.36 --> 4460.32] that humanity +[4460.32 --> 4461.60] struggles with sin +[4461.60 --> 4462.70] in everything, +[4463.02 --> 4464.26] in every area +[4464.26 --> 4465.46] of their life. +[4465.58 --> 4466.32] Its effects +[4466.32 --> 4467.48] are pervasive +[4467.48 --> 4468.92] and so our desires, +[4469.12 --> 4469.62] our wills, +[4469.68 --> 4470.10] our minds, +[4470.24 --> 4470.84] our bodies +[4470.84 --> 4472.24] are all impacted +[4472.24 --> 4473.34] by the presence +[4473.34 --> 4473.78] of sin. +[4474.76 --> 4475.22] And now, +[4475.38 --> 4478.44] what Paul is advancing here, +[4478.56 --> 4479.68] what we're learning here, +[4480.44 --> 4482.76] is that creation itself +[4482.76 --> 4485.84] reflects that same frustration. +[4487.62 --> 4487.88] Right? +[4487.92 --> 4488.96] Because humanity, +[4489.18 --> 4490.86] as the crown of creation, +[4491.30 --> 4492.52] rebelled against God +[4492.52 --> 4493.58] and is now affected +[4493.58 --> 4494.62] by sin, +[4494.74 --> 4496.28] so too is everything +[4496.28 --> 4498.72] that flows from humanity +[4498.72 --> 4501.16] in that sort of creation hierarchy +[4501.16 --> 4502.06] that exists. +[4502.76 --> 4502.86] Right? +[4502.88 --> 4504.30] The frustration of creation +[4504.30 --> 4504.98] to sin +[4504.98 --> 4505.72] is because, +[4506.28 --> 4507.44] or because of sin, +[4507.76 --> 4508.50] is a symbol +[4508.50 --> 4510.52] of our own frustration +[4510.52 --> 4511.36] in the world. +[4511.36 --> 4513.06] And that symbol +[4513.06 --> 4514.16] doesn't just stop +[4514.16 --> 4514.84] reflecting +[4514.84 --> 4516.52] the current reality, +[4516.88 --> 4517.84] that symbol +[4517.84 --> 4518.68] extends +[4518.68 --> 4520.70] to the hoped-for reality +[4520.70 --> 4521.92] of a new creation, +[4522.20 --> 4523.24] of a renewed earth. +[4524.66 --> 4525.16] And so, +[4525.32 --> 4526.40] very clearly, +[4527.48 --> 4527.82] right, +[4527.90 --> 4528.92] very clearly +[4528.92 --> 4530.34] in the world today, +[4530.54 --> 4532.52] you don't have to look far +[4532.52 --> 4533.20] to see +[4533.20 --> 4534.20] how creation +[4534.20 --> 4535.26] is frustrated. +[4536.80 --> 4537.10] Right? +[4537.16 --> 4538.88] Across our country, +[4539.04 --> 4540.34] there are wildfires +[4540.34 --> 4541.00] that are burning +[4541.00 --> 4541.90] out of control. +[4543.14 --> 4543.28] Right? +[4543.38 --> 4545.78] And where there aren't fires, +[4545.98 --> 4546.86] there's smoke +[4546.86 --> 4547.54] that's causing +[4547.54 --> 4549.42] poor air quality warnings +[4549.42 --> 4550.60] in a huge region. +[4551.84 --> 4552.98] In some regions +[4552.98 --> 4553.84] of the world, +[4553.94 --> 4554.56] there is drought +[4554.56 --> 4555.86] that is leading to famine, +[4556.12 --> 4557.02] and in other places, +[4557.02 --> 4557.94] there is flooding +[4557.94 --> 4558.94] that is destroying +[4558.94 --> 4560.06] homes and cities. +[4561.42 --> 4562.12] And we know +[4562.12 --> 4563.16] that communities +[4563.16 --> 4564.28] on the margins +[4564.28 --> 4566.22] are disproportionately affected +[4566.22 --> 4567.86] by the impact +[4567.86 --> 4568.46] of the climate. +[4569.10 --> 4569.58] We know +[4569.58 --> 4570.42] that biodiversity +[4570.42 --> 4571.30] rates, +[4571.86 --> 4574.14] the range +[4574.14 --> 4575.22] of speciation +[4575.22 --> 4575.82] that occurs +[4575.82 --> 4576.62] in the world, +[4576.96 --> 4578.36] biodiversity rates +[4578.36 --> 4579.04] are dropping +[4579.04 --> 4580.30] as people move +[4580.30 --> 4581.10] more and more +[4581.10 --> 4582.10] into previously +[4582.10 --> 4583.68] wildland areas +[4583.68 --> 4585.10] and take it over. +[4586.24 --> 4587.10] Right now, +[4587.22 --> 4588.46] in the Pacific Ocean, +[4589.16 --> 4590.24] there is a garbage +[4590.24 --> 4591.56] island floating around +[4591.56 --> 4592.42] that is larger +[4592.42 --> 4593.22] than the province +[4593.22 --> 4593.72] of BC. +[4595.46 --> 4596.48] Think about that. +[4599.28 --> 4600.56] It's not a stretch +[4600.56 --> 4601.28] to see +[4601.28 --> 4602.40] how creation +[4602.40 --> 4603.50] is in bondage +[4603.50 --> 4604.06] to decay. +[4605.44 --> 4605.68] Right? +[4605.72 --> 4606.16] And in fact, +[4606.30 --> 4607.18] it's not just +[4607.18 --> 4608.10] that little picture +[4608.10 --> 4609.12] of planet Earth. +[4609.80 --> 4610.18] Right? +[4610.20 --> 4611.02] The whole universe +[4611.02 --> 4612.10] is in bondage +[4612.10 --> 4612.60] to decay. +[4613.34 --> 4613.54] Now, +[4613.58 --> 4614.56] I'm not an expert here, +[4614.64 --> 4615.26] and so I trust +[4615.26 --> 4616.38] that Ken is going +[4616.38 --> 4617.44] to correct me afterwards. +[4617.68 --> 4617.84] Ken, +[4617.88 --> 4618.44] I'm looking at you. +[4618.76 --> 4619.54] But in physics +[4619.54 --> 4620.44] and in engineering, +[4620.82 --> 4621.54] the second law +[4621.54 --> 4622.44] of thermodynamics, +[4622.66 --> 4623.20] the law of energy, +[4623.22 --> 4623.60] entropy, +[4624.18 --> 4625.06] says that since +[4625.06 --> 4626.98] energy can neither +[4626.98 --> 4627.50] be created +[4627.50 --> 4628.18] nor destroyed, +[4628.38 --> 4629.50] systems will always +[4629.50 --> 4630.64] move from increased +[4630.64 --> 4631.28] organization +[4631.28 --> 4632.24] to decreased +[4632.24 --> 4633.28] organization. +[4633.50 --> 4634.16] That will happen +[4634.16 --> 4634.60] naturally. +[4635.10 --> 4635.60] And so physicists +[4635.60 --> 4636.48] talk literally +[4636.48 --> 4637.24] about the Earth +[4637.24 --> 4638.36] flattening out, +[4638.46 --> 4639.06] or the universe +[4639.06 --> 4640.50] flattening out. +[4642.90 --> 4644.00] Right now, +[4644.36 --> 4645.22] there is only +[4645.22 --> 4646.12] death +[4646.12 --> 4647.50] and decomposition. +[4648.50 --> 4648.96] Everything +[4648.96 --> 4649.76] is running +[4649.76 --> 4650.68] down. +[4651.48 --> 4652.08] One person +[4652.08 --> 4652.72] said, +[4652.88 --> 4653.12] nature +[4653.12 --> 4653.90] is currently +[4653.90 --> 4654.50] a killer. +[4657.54 --> 4658.66] But none +[4658.66 --> 4659.32] of that +[4659.32 --> 4660.78] is the last +[4660.78 --> 4661.16] word. +[4662.86 --> 4662.96] Right? +[4663.04 --> 4663.50] Creation +[4663.50 --> 4664.14] itself +[4664.14 --> 4664.90] will be +[4664.90 --> 4665.44] liberated. +[4666.00 --> 4666.56] And instead +[4666.56 --> 4667.38] of frustration, +[4667.84 --> 4668.38] there will be +[4668.38 --> 4669.00] fulfillment. +[4669.66 --> 4670.12] Instead of +[4670.12 --> 4670.58] bondage +[4670.58 --> 4671.08] to decay, +[4671.24 --> 4671.64] there will be +[4671.64 --> 4672.24] beauty +[4672.24 --> 4673.08] and endless +[4673.08 --> 4673.64] delight. +[4674.08 --> 4674.18] Right? +[4674.26 --> 4674.98] Even with +[4674.98 --> 4676.20] all the frustrations +[4676.20 --> 4676.96] that are visible +[4676.96 --> 4677.76] in the world +[4677.76 --> 4678.22] today, +[4678.22 --> 4679.48] it is still +[4679.48 --> 4680.88] easy to find +[4680.88 --> 4682.40] majestic beauty +[4682.40 --> 4683.58] in creation. +[4684.10 --> 4684.82] Especially +[4684.82 --> 4685.84] when we live +[4685.84 --> 4686.14] here, +[4686.22 --> 4686.44] right? +[4686.54 --> 4687.20] Surrounded by +[4687.20 --> 4688.18] mountains and +[4688.18 --> 4688.70] lakes and +[4688.70 --> 4690.54] ancient rainforests. +[4690.54 --> 4691.32] And so it's +[4691.32 --> 4692.74] almost impossible, +[4693.32 --> 4693.80] it's almost +[4693.80 --> 4694.82] unfathomable +[4694.82 --> 4696.82] to imagine +[4696.82 --> 4697.68] what the world +[4697.68 --> 4698.82] will be like +[4698.82 --> 4699.42] then. +[4702.42 --> 4703.36] You think +[4703.36 --> 4704.18] camp is awesome. +[4705.38 --> 4706.18] Just wait. +[4706.18 --> 4708.50] Right? +[4708.56 --> 4709.02] Instead of +[4709.02 --> 4709.58] things getting +[4709.58 --> 4710.72] older and +[4710.72 --> 4711.60] weaker and +[4711.60 --> 4712.68] flattening out, +[4713.12 --> 4713.76] there will be +[4713.76 --> 4714.78] a new and +[4714.78 --> 4715.94] a beauty and +[4715.94 --> 4717.08] a strength, +[4717.24 --> 4718.70] a foreverness +[4718.70 --> 4719.76] to the world. +[4719.98 --> 4720.46] Instead of +[4720.46 --> 4721.28] pain and +[4721.28 --> 4722.28] present suffering, +[4722.52 --> 4723.02] there will be +[4723.02 --> 4724.06] only joy in +[4724.06 --> 4724.74] the glory of +[4724.74 --> 4725.60] God because +[4725.60 --> 4726.82] God is here +[4726.82 --> 4727.30] and has made +[4727.30 --> 4727.88] His dwelling +[4727.88 --> 4729.10] among us. +[4732.62 --> 4733.18] Now, +[4733.38 --> 4734.84] I don't want +[4734.84 --> 4735.78] to stay on +[4735.78 --> 4736.30] this point for +[4736.30 --> 4737.02] too long because +[4737.02 --> 4737.48] I don't want +[4737.48 --> 4738.10] to detract from +[4738.10 --> 4738.80] the bigger point +[4738.80 --> 4739.84] that Paul is +[4739.84 --> 4740.46] making here, +[4740.54 --> 4741.34] but we have +[4741.34 --> 4742.00] to at least +[4742.00 --> 4743.00] acknowledge this. +[4743.64 --> 4743.90] Right? +[4744.00 --> 4745.00] This view of +[4745.00 --> 4746.86] creation regained, +[4747.06 --> 4748.14] this view of +[4748.14 --> 4748.76] the universe +[4748.76 --> 4749.54] restored, +[4750.14 --> 4751.36] is for us +[4751.36 --> 4752.12] as Christians +[4752.12 --> 4752.94] who believe +[4752.94 --> 4753.62] in the truth +[4753.62 --> 4754.42] of the Bible +[4754.42 --> 4755.90] a motivating +[4755.90 --> 4757.08] force to go +[4757.08 --> 4757.70] out into +[4757.70 --> 4758.20] the world +[4758.20 --> 4759.24] now and +[4759.24 --> 4760.06] live in the +[4760.06 --> 4760.98] hope of +[4760.98 --> 4761.92] this restoration. +[4761.92 --> 4762.04] creation. +[4763.04 --> 4763.84] And so, +[4764.02 --> 4764.96] we are not +[4764.96 --> 4766.40] overcome by +[4766.40 --> 4767.36] the fear of +[4767.36 --> 4768.54] climate change, +[4768.90 --> 4769.82] but we are +[4769.82 --> 4770.76] actively trying +[4770.76 --> 4771.54] to hold it +[4771.54 --> 4772.44] at bay as +[4772.44 --> 4773.20] a picture of +[4773.20 --> 4773.56] what God +[4773.56 --> 4774.20] promised to +[4774.20 --> 4775.28] do in the +[4775.28 --> 4775.60] world. +[4776.78 --> 4777.22] And we +[4777.22 --> 4778.12] recognize that +[4778.12 --> 4778.98] creation is +[4778.98 --> 4779.72] subject to +[4779.72 --> 4780.54] frustration +[4780.54 --> 4781.70] because of +[4781.70 --> 4782.36] human sin, +[4782.48 --> 4783.66] and so we +[4783.66 --> 4784.36] fight against +[4784.36 --> 4785.66] human sin that +[4785.66 --> 4786.84] perpetuates the +[4786.84 --> 4787.50] frustration of +[4787.50 --> 4787.98] creation. +[4787.98 --> 4790.40] that the +[4790.40 --> 4790.94] fact that +[4790.94 --> 4791.72] God will +[4791.72 --> 4792.88] renew the +[4792.88 --> 4793.88] world doesn't +[4793.88 --> 4794.96] stop us from +[4794.96 --> 4795.88] living towards +[4795.88 --> 4797.32] the goal of +[4797.32 --> 4797.76] a renewed +[4797.76 --> 4798.40] world now. +[4799.36 --> 4800.62] It spurs our +[4800.62 --> 4802.04] action forward. +[4802.86 --> 4802.94] Right? +[4803.00 --> 4803.82] Humanity has +[4803.82 --> 4804.24] been given +[4804.24 --> 4804.98] charge to +[4804.98 --> 4806.04] care for and +[4806.04 --> 4806.76] to cultivate +[4806.76 --> 4807.82] this world, +[4808.08 --> 4808.84] and our shared +[4808.84 --> 4809.62] rebellion and +[4809.62 --> 4810.60] fall into sin +[4810.60 --> 4811.72] doesn't end +[4811.72 --> 4812.80] that call. +[4813.06 --> 4813.60] Hear that +[4813.60 --> 4814.44] very clearly. +[4814.92 --> 4815.48] And the +[4815.48 --> 4816.34] reality of sin +[4816.34 --> 4817.20] makes living +[4817.20 --> 4818.62] in response to +[4818.62 --> 4819.38] that call much +[4819.38 --> 4820.12] more difficult. +[4820.56 --> 4821.00] Absolutely. +[4821.42 --> 4821.74] But the +[4821.74 --> 4823.30] responsibility is +[4823.30 --> 4824.68] still there. +[4828.52 --> 4829.28] Now Paul +[4829.28 --> 4830.98] continues his +[4830.98 --> 4831.34] metaphor. +[4832.02 --> 4832.60] He continues +[4832.60 --> 4833.14] his metaphor +[4833.14 --> 4834.18] for the +[4834.18 --> 4835.22] endurance of +[4835.22 --> 4835.72] present +[4835.72 --> 4837.70] sufferings by +[4837.70 --> 4839.52] listing and +[4839.52 --> 4840.72] comparing three +[4840.72 --> 4842.48] instances of +[4842.48 --> 4843.10] groaning. +[4843.60 --> 4844.02] And this is +[4844.02 --> 4844.30] what we're going +[4844.30 --> 4844.84] to look at to +[4844.84 --> 4846.28] wrap us up and +[4846.28 --> 4846.80] to bring us to +[4846.80 --> 4847.18] the table. +[4849.00 --> 4850.16] In verse 22, +[4850.60 --> 4853.10] we read that +[4853.10 --> 4853.92] the whole +[4853.92 --> 4855.14] creation has +[4855.14 --> 4855.94] been groaning +[4855.94 --> 4856.56] as in the +[4856.56 --> 4857.18] pains of +[4857.18 --> 4858.26] childbirth right +[4858.26 --> 4859.18] up to the +[4859.18 --> 4859.74] present time. +[4860.26 --> 4860.56] And then in +[4860.56 --> 4861.16] verse 23, +[4861.38 --> 4862.10] you read that +[4862.10 --> 4862.64] we groan +[4862.64 --> 4863.56] inwardly as +[4863.56 --> 4864.16] we await our +[4864.16 --> 4864.82] adoption, our +[4864.82 --> 4865.16] redemption. +[4865.92 --> 4866.34] And then in +[4866.34 --> 4867.76] 26, we read +[4867.76 --> 4868.40] that the Spirit +[4868.40 --> 4869.74] himself intercedes +[4869.74 --> 4870.54] for us with +[4870.54 --> 4872.08] wordless groans. +[4873.22 --> 4873.96] Now all of +[4873.96 --> 4874.86] this groaning +[4874.86 --> 4875.72] groaning is a +[4875.72 --> 4877.30] word picture to +[4877.30 --> 4878.66] help you endure +[4878.66 --> 4880.00] whatever present +[4880.00 --> 4881.12] struggle you +[4881.12 --> 4881.80] might be in. +[4882.92 --> 4883.72] All of this +[4883.72 --> 4884.68] groaning is to +[4884.68 --> 4885.08] help you +[4885.08 --> 4886.08] captivate and +[4886.08 --> 4887.84] be captivated by +[4887.84 --> 4888.96] a vision of +[4888.96 --> 4889.72] that future +[4889.72 --> 4890.52] glory. +[4892.12 --> 4892.66] And so like we +[4892.66 --> 4893.52] said in 22, +[4893.72 --> 4894.28] Paul says that +[4894.28 --> 4895.30] creation has been +[4895.30 --> 4896.20] groaning in the +[4896.20 --> 4896.68] pangs of +[4896.68 --> 4897.48] childbirth right +[4897.48 --> 4898.48] up to the +[4898.48 --> 4899.04] present time. +[4900.16 --> 4901.14] This is an +[4901.14 --> 4902.88] excellent image for +[4902.88 --> 4903.62] what Paul has +[4903.62 --> 4904.06] been showing +[4904.06 --> 4904.48] us. +[4905.36 --> 4905.96] If you've ever +[4905.96 --> 4906.88] given birth or +[4906.88 --> 4907.48] if you've watched +[4907.48 --> 4908.58] someone give +[4908.58 --> 4909.98] birth, you know +[4909.98 --> 4910.92] how immensely +[4910.92 --> 4912.06] painful it is. +[4913.42 --> 4914.28] Now let's be +[4914.28 --> 4914.92] clear, right, if +[4914.92 --> 4915.50] you've only ever +[4915.50 --> 4916.22] watched it, you +[4916.22 --> 4917.12] have an idea, you +[4917.12 --> 4917.64] don't actually +[4917.64 --> 4918.64] know, so don't +[4918.64 --> 4919.16] pretend to take +[4919.16 --> 4919.66] credit for it. +[4919.72 --> 4920.20] My wife is +[4920.20 --> 4920.74] saying thank you +[4920.74 --> 4921.28] for clarifying +[4921.28 --> 4921.52] that. +[4922.94 --> 4923.72] But what you +[4923.72 --> 4925.14] see, right, is +[4925.14 --> 4926.66] that the pain of +[4926.66 --> 4928.74] childbirth proves +[4928.74 --> 4930.78] worth it when you +[4930.78 --> 4931.50] hold your child. +[4931.50 --> 4933.90] The suffering of +[4933.90 --> 4935.24] labor and delivery +[4935.24 --> 4936.42] is worth the +[4936.42 --> 4937.56] future glory of +[4937.56 --> 4938.56] holding your son +[4938.56 --> 4939.54] or your daughter. +[4940.62 --> 4941.34] And like I said, +[4941.42 --> 4942.64] I've never given +[4942.64 --> 4944.74] birth, but I +[4944.74 --> 4945.52] know that this is +[4945.52 --> 4946.52] true because for +[4946.52 --> 4947.54] the vast majority +[4947.54 --> 4948.72] of human history, +[4949.18 --> 4950.06] most women who +[4950.06 --> 4950.92] have given birth +[4950.92 --> 4951.88] have done it more +[4951.88 --> 4952.42] than once. +[4954.26 --> 4955.96] Quite simply, if +[4955.96 --> 4956.52] it wasn't worth +[4956.52 --> 4957.66] it, she wouldn't +[4957.66 --> 4958.18] do it twice. +[4958.18 --> 4958.24] else. +[4961.32 --> 4963.36] Similarly, we +[4963.36 --> 4965.92] groan inwardly as +[4965.92 --> 4966.42] we wait. +[4967.34 --> 4968.32] As we endure +[4968.32 --> 4969.16] these present +[4969.16 --> 4970.06] sufferings, we +[4970.06 --> 4971.76] groan in hope. +[4972.58 --> 4972.76] Right? +[4972.80 --> 4973.60] We have hope that +[4973.60 --> 4974.92] we are saved, but a +[4974.92 --> 4976.06] hope that is seen is +[4976.06 --> 4977.42] no hope at all, Paul +[4977.42 --> 4977.70] says. +[4977.80 --> 4978.62] The point is that +[4978.62 --> 4979.98] even though you +[4979.98 --> 4981.56] can't see the future +[4981.56 --> 4983.56] glory, you can see +[4983.56 --> 4984.30] the world around +[4984.30 --> 4984.58] you. +[4984.58 --> 4986.12] Right? +[4986.16 --> 4986.76] And the world +[4986.76 --> 4987.88] around you itself +[4987.88 --> 4989.34] is a picture of +[4989.34 --> 4990.12] what is to come. +[4991.40 --> 4991.90] Right? +[4991.94 --> 4992.70] The picture is +[4992.70 --> 4993.46] subject to +[4993.46 --> 4994.94] frustration, yet +[4994.94 --> 4995.76] in our heart of +[4995.76 --> 4996.88] hearts, right, we +[4996.88 --> 4997.84] look at the great +[4997.84 --> 4999.02] Pacific floating +[4999.02 --> 5000.66] garbage island, and +[5000.66 --> 5001.64] we know that that's +[5001.64 --> 5002.34] not the way it's +[5002.34 --> 5003.04] supposed to be. +[5003.86 --> 5004.94] That that's wrong, +[5005.08 --> 5005.82] and we should do +[5005.82 --> 5006.70] something about it. +[5007.02 --> 5008.48] And we long for a +[5008.48 --> 5009.62] day when that will +[5009.62 --> 5011.54] be made new, a day +[5011.54 --> 5012.32] that God has +[5012.32 --> 5013.90] promised will come. +[5013.90 --> 5014.74] And I pray that +[5014.74 --> 5015.58] that day comes +[5015.58 --> 5016.42] soon. +[5017.42 --> 5018.56] But our inward +[5018.56 --> 5020.02] groaning, even as +[5020.02 --> 5021.10] we look at +[5021.10 --> 5022.48] creation, is in +[5022.48 --> 5024.96] fact a sign that +[5024.96 --> 5026.30] it will come. +[5026.94 --> 5027.66] And so we are +[5027.66 --> 5029.96] sustained in the +[5029.96 --> 5030.64] present suffering. +[5031.72 --> 5035.76] And then lastly, as +[5035.76 --> 5037.86] well, in the +[5037.86 --> 5039.58] present suffering, we +[5039.58 --> 5040.86] are given a +[5040.86 --> 5041.20] gift. +[5041.20 --> 5043.58] In the same way, the +[5043.58 --> 5044.70] Spirit helps us in +[5044.70 --> 5045.36] our weakness. +[5046.28 --> 5047.36] We do not know what +[5047.36 --> 5048.36] we ought to pray for, +[5048.68 --> 5049.28] but the Spirit +[5049.28 --> 5051.06] himself intercedes for +[5051.06 --> 5052.98] us through wordless +[5052.98 --> 5053.74] groans. +[5055.42 --> 5057.00] God gives you his +[5057.00 --> 5059.34] Spirit to help you +[5059.34 --> 5061.04] endure your present +[5061.04 --> 5062.18] sufferings. +[5063.52 --> 5064.78] I cannot tell you how +[5064.78 --> 5065.60] many times I have +[5065.60 --> 5066.66] heard the testimony of +[5066.66 --> 5068.10] people who have gone +[5068.10 --> 5069.56] through some incredibly +[5069.56 --> 5071.06] difficult life +[5071.06 --> 5071.70] challenge. +[5071.94 --> 5073.26] And they look back on +[5073.26 --> 5074.04] that moment and they +[5074.04 --> 5075.88] go, I did not believe +[5075.88 --> 5077.12] it was possible to get +[5077.12 --> 5077.40] through. +[5078.62 --> 5079.78] And yet here I am. +[5080.52 --> 5081.46] That's the Spirit. +[5082.96 --> 5084.92] That's God walking +[5084.92 --> 5086.90] with you in the midst +[5086.90 --> 5087.94] of the seeming +[5087.94 --> 5088.64] impossible. +[5090.48 --> 5091.88] And even when we don't +[5091.88 --> 5093.24] know what to pray for, +[5093.44 --> 5094.16] when our present +[5094.16 --> 5096.44] suffering is so awful, +[5096.44 --> 5097.62] we can't even put it +[5097.62 --> 5100.06] into words, the Spirit +[5100.06 --> 5102.26] himself intercedes +[5102.26 --> 5104.60] with wordless groans. +[5104.74 --> 5104.86] Right? +[5104.98 --> 5106.56] Even as you pray to +[5106.56 --> 5108.32] God, God's Spirit is +[5108.32 --> 5109.38] praying over you. +[5110.32 --> 5111.44] In times when the +[5111.44 --> 5112.92] present struggle feels +[5112.92 --> 5114.52] like an abyss or an +[5114.52 --> 5116.38] ocean crashing over you +[5116.38 --> 5117.52] and you just don't know +[5117.52 --> 5119.02] what to say or what to +[5119.02 --> 5120.52] pray and you just cry, +[5120.76 --> 5121.90] you just groan, +[5122.28 --> 5124.82] that is God with you. +[5124.82 --> 5128.30] causing you to endure +[5128.30 --> 5129.98] by the Spirit. +[5132.10 --> 5133.54] And listen, listen to +[5133.54 --> 5135.40] this promise. +[5135.60 --> 5137.50] The last words of our +[5137.50 --> 5137.84] text. +[5139.12 --> 5140.46] He who searches our +[5140.46 --> 5142.04] hearts knows the mind +[5142.04 --> 5143.36] of the Spirit because +[5143.36 --> 5145.26] the Spirit intercedes for +[5145.26 --> 5146.30] God's people in +[5146.30 --> 5147.50] accordance with the +[5147.50 --> 5149.84] will of God. +[5149.84 --> 5153.18] At the beginning, we +[5153.18 --> 5154.64] started looking at the +[5154.64 --> 5156.52] glory of God. +[5157.56 --> 5159.50] The will of God, the +[5159.50 --> 5161.26] ultimate purpose of God +[5161.26 --> 5162.48] in creating and +[5162.48 --> 5163.94] sustaining and saving +[5163.94 --> 5166.90] the world is His own +[5166.90 --> 5167.76] glory. +[5168.88 --> 5170.66] God's glory will be +[5170.66 --> 5172.32] revealed and His Spirit +[5172.32 --> 5174.06] right here, right now, +[5174.14 --> 5175.88] is interceding for God's +[5175.88 --> 5177.10] people in accordance with +[5177.10 --> 5178.64] that will, with that +[5178.64 --> 5179.58] direction, with that +[5179.58 --> 5180.72] end of history. +[5180.86 --> 5181.88] And so, no matter +[5181.88 --> 5183.84] what, no matter what, +[5184.76 --> 5186.94] our present sufferings +[5186.94 --> 5188.42] are not worth comparing +[5188.42 --> 5190.64] to the glory that will +[5190.64 --> 5193.34] be revealed in us. +[5193.68 --> 5194.00] Amen? +[5196.38 --> 5197.78] Tim Keller has a line. +[5199.40 --> 5200.40] I want to share it with +[5200.40 --> 5201.84] you because, as many of +[5201.84 --> 5203.54] you know, Tim Keller +[5203.54 --> 5204.82] recently died. +[5204.82 --> 5208.10] And overwhelmingly, as +[5208.10 --> 5210.62] eulogies and testimonies +[5210.62 --> 5212.34] of his impact on so many +[5212.34 --> 5213.76] people, myself included, +[5214.16 --> 5215.74] were pouring in online +[5215.74 --> 5217.28] and in person, +[5217.88 --> 5220.54] people said something to +[5220.54 --> 5222.52] the effect of, Tim showed +[5222.52 --> 5224.84] us that no matter how hard +[5224.84 --> 5226.22] life got, whether it was +[5226.22 --> 5228.60] pancreatic cancer or the +[5228.60 --> 5231.58] struggles of being in a +[5231.58 --> 5233.08] cultural limelight and in +[5233.08 --> 5234.74] opposition to the ways of +[5234.74 --> 5236.32] the world, no matter how +[5236.32 --> 5238.90] hard it got, he showed us +[5238.90 --> 5240.16] what it looked like to live +[5240.16 --> 5242.36] faithfully for the glory of +[5242.36 --> 5242.70] God. +[5244.20 --> 5245.62] A couple weeks ago, he died +[5245.62 --> 5246.88] in that hope. +[5247.60 --> 5249.36] Tim Keller has a line that +[5249.36 --> 5249.72] says, +[5250.30 --> 5253.44] all our best days lie ahead +[5253.44 --> 5257.70] of us, and one day all our +[5257.70 --> 5260.18] painful days will lie behind +[5260.18 --> 5260.56] us. +[5264.78 --> 5266.50] I consider that our present +[5266.50 --> 5267.80] sufferings are not worth +[5267.80 --> 5269.98] comparing to the glory that +[5269.98 --> 5272.66] will be revealed in us. +[5274.46 --> 5276.98] And until that day, we gather +[5276.98 --> 5277.36] here. +[5278.12 --> 5280.02] Until that day, we come to +[5280.02 --> 5281.72] this table to be strengthened +[5281.72 --> 5282.84] and nourished. +[5282.94 --> 5284.46] Until that day, we gather +[5284.46 --> 5286.64] together as a church family, +[5287.30 --> 5289.24] that we might receive from +[5289.24 --> 5290.98] God the grace that he +[5290.98 --> 5292.88] offers to us in the word, +[5292.96 --> 5294.30] that we might receive from +[5294.30 --> 5296.38] God the strength and the +[5296.38 --> 5298.28] nourishment to endure. +[5299.18 --> 5300.24] And so in just a moment, we +[5300.24 --> 5302.06] are going to come to the table +[5302.06 --> 5303.18] of our Lord. +[5303.24 --> 5305.52] And as we do, there is a +[5305.52 --> 5306.86] liturgy that we will move +[5306.86 --> 5308.98] through, and then we will come +[5308.98 --> 5310.54] and gather around the table. +[5310.54 --> 5312.36] I will invite you and instruct +[5312.36 --> 5314.26] you on how to do that at the +[5314.26 --> 5314.54] time. +[5314.90 --> 5316.76] As we come to the table, you +[5316.76 --> 5318.68] join your hearts with mine in +[5318.68 --> 5319.60] prayer together. +[5320.00 --> 5320.48] Let's pray. +[5327.72 --> 5329.90] With joy, we praise you, +[5330.12 --> 5332.50] gracious God, for you have +[5332.50 --> 5333.90] created heaven and earth. +[5334.46 --> 5336.14] You have made us in your image +[5336.14 --> 5338.12] and have kept covenant with us, +[5338.28 --> 5340.64] even when we fell into sin. +[5342.36 --> 5344.44] And so here and now, we give +[5344.44 --> 5346.12] you thanks for Jesus Christ, +[5346.52 --> 5348.64] who by his life, death, and +[5348.64 --> 5350.46] resurrection, opened to us the +[5350.46 --> 5352.90] way of life everlasting. +[5355.18 --> 5358.12] It is in Jesus' name that we pray. +[5359.36 --> 5359.70] Amen. +[5359.70 --> 5359.84] Amen. +[5360.90 --> 5361.46] Amen. +[5363.66 --> 5365.24] As we come to the table, I +[5365.24 --> 5367.10] invite you to join in our +[5367.10 --> 5367.98] liturgy. +[5368.36 --> 5369.42] Lift up your hearts. +[5369.42 --> 5374.06] Let us give thanks to the Lord, +[5374.16 --> 5374.72] our God. +[5378.84 --> 5381.88] Our Lord Jesus, before he +[5381.88 --> 5384.62] suffered, gave us this memorial +[5384.62 --> 5387.80] of his sacrifice until he comes +[5387.80 --> 5388.14] again. +[5389.18 --> 5390.92] The Lord Jesus, on the night that +[5390.92 --> 5394.02] he was betrayed, took bread. +[5394.68 --> 5396.96] And when he had given thanks, he +[5396.96 --> 5399.20] broke it and said, this is my +[5399.20 --> 5400.86] body, which is for you. +[5401.52 --> 5404.72] Do this in remembrance of me. +[5407.18 --> 5409.70] In the same way, he took the +[5409.70 --> 5412.38] cup after supper, and he said, +[5412.50 --> 5415.48] this cup is the new covenant in +[5415.48 --> 5416.06] my blood. +[5416.74 --> 5419.90] Do this in remembrance of me. +[5419.90 --> 5423.12] For whenever you eat this bread +[5423.12 --> 5425.24] and drink this cup, you +[5425.24 --> 5426.92] proclaim the Lord's death +[5426.92 --> 5429.48] until he comes again. +[5430.32 --> 5431.86] And so we gather at this table +[5431.86 --> 5434.50] proclaiming the mystery of +[5434.50 --> 5435.80] our faith. +[5437.10 --> 5439.40] Your death, O Christ, we +[5439.40 --> 5439.84] proclaim. +[5440.64 --> 5442.24] Your resurrection, we +[5442.24 --> 5443.30] affirm with joy. +[5444.22 --> 5446.14] Your coming, we await with hope. +[5447.04 --> 5449.08] Glory be to you, Lord Jesus. +[5449.08 --> 5449.24] Jesus. +[5451.40 --> 5453.34] Church family, the Lord has +[5453.34 --> 5455.36] prepared his table for all who +[5455.36 --> 5457.74] love him and who trust in him +[5457.74 --> 5459.42] alone for their salvation. +[5459.98 --> 5462.34] And so, come to this table, you +[5462.34 --> 5464.80] who have much faith and you who +[5464.80 --> 5465.82] would like to have more. +[5466.54 --> 5468.50] Come to this table, you who have +[5468.50 --> 5470.54] been to this sacrament often and +[5470.54 --> 5472.40] you who have not been in a long +[5472.40 --> 5473.02] time. +[5473.14 --> 5474.72] Come to this table, you who have +[5474.72 --> 5477.72] tried to follow Jesus and you who +[5477.72 --> 5478.52] have failed. +[5479.30 --> 5481.54] Come to this table because Jesus +[5481.54 --> 5482.84] Christ is raised. +[5483.22 --> 5484.56] Come to this table because our +[5484.56 --> 5486.36] present sufferings are not worth +[5486.36 --> 5488.62] comparing to the glory that would +[5488.62 --> 5491.22] be revealed in us. +[5491.94 --> 5492.30] Come. +[5492.52 --> 5494.30] If you are here or if you are at +[5494.30 --> 5496.38] home and online, come because it +[5496.38 --> 5499.30] is Christ who invites us to this +[5499.30 --> 5500.26] table. +[5500.80 --> 5503.52] The gifts of God for the people of +[5503.52 --> 5503.84] God. +[5505.84 --> 5508.30] As we come to this table, if you +[5508.30 --> 5510.50] are visiting with us, we do so in a +[5510.50 --> 5512.92] particular way here where we come +[5512.92 --> 5515.54] sort of line by line through the +[5515.54 --> 5517.50] space and we gather in a circle +[5517.50 --> 5519.60] around the table and then you will +[5519.60 --> 5522.62] get the bread and I will pass it to +[5522.62 --> 5524.22] you or an elder will pass it to you +[5524.22 --> 5526.28] and say, the body of Christ given for +[5526.28 --> 5526.52] you. +[5526.66 --> 5529.00] Please repeat that line as you pass it +[5529.00 --> 5531.36] to the person beside you and so on, +[5531.36 --> 5533.82] down and around and likewise with the +[5533.82 --> 5536.16] juice when it comes, we say the blood +[5536.16 --> 5538.34] of Christ shed for you. +[5538.46 --> 5540.44] Please repeat that as you pass down +[5540.44 --> 5541.48] and around. +[5542.86 --> 5544.64] I'm going to invite those who are +[5544.64 --> 5547.12] helping in the service this morning +[5547.12 --> 5549.24] to come up to the first table and +[5549.24 --> 5551.12] then our worship teams will lead us +[5551.12 --> 5554.84] through and we will sing as we go +[5554.84 --> 5556.32] through and then there will be ushers +[5556.32 --> 5558.00] indicating when you can come. +[5558.00 --> 5560.62] As we go through our Lord's Supper +[5560.62 --> 5562.82] together, if you would like, either +[5562.82 --> 5565.02] before coming to the table or instead +[5565.02 --> 5566.30] of coming to the table, if you would +[5566.30 --> 5567.66] like prayer, if you would like someone +[5567.66 --> 5569.68] to meet with you, there are people who +[5569.68 --> 5571.54] will be in the foyer at the back and +[5571.54 --> 5573.14] they will have yellow name tags on. +[5573.36 --> 5573.98] They're available. +[5574.14 --> 5576.86] You can meet with them and pray with +[5576.86 --> 5577.10] them. +[5580.34 --> 5583.92] Also, in each tray is a little bowl of +[5583.92 --> 5586.30] gluten-free bread for those of you who +[5586.30 --> 5587.62] need that as well. +[5588.60 --> 5590.12] Can I invite those who are helping +[5590.12 --> 5591.40] this morning to the front? +[5616.30 --> 5621.06] And I'm hoping that, if you should do +[5621.28 --> 5623.28] need the support of theänder, don't +[5623.48 --> 5624.42] spare them. +[5624.96 --> 5626.12] Then I'll charge them. +[5626.32 --> 5627.40] Shape their lives and ability it +[5627.46 --> 5641.06] towards providing your own +[5641.06 --> 5643.32] office ,aspiracy or the ricotta +[5643.54 --> 5644.56] have been engaging with desires. +[5644.56 --> 5674.54] Thank you. +[5674.56 --> 5704.54] Thank you. +[5704.56 --> 5734.54] Thank you. +[5734.56 --> 5764.54] Thank you. +[5764.56 --> 5794.54] Thank you. 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God has risen from the grave. +[5954.08 --> 5959.44] Behold the Lamb, the story of redemption. +[5959.44 --> 5963.86] Redemption written on his head. +[5964.58 --> 5972.50] Jesus, you will wait forever for the victory is yours. +[5972.50 --> 5976.50] We sing your praise. +[5978.02 --> 5983.50] Endless hallelujahs to your holy name. +[5984.56 --> 5992.50] Jesus, you will wait forever for the victory is yours. +[5992.50 --> 6007.20] When the age of death is done, we'll see your face. +[6007.20 --> 6018.58] Bright as the sun will bow before the King of kings. +[6018.58 --> 6025.34] Oh, God, forever we will sing. +[6025.34 --> 6040.92] Behold the Lamb, the story of redemption written on his hands. +[6040.92 --> 6050.92] Jesus, you will wait forever for the victory is yours. +[6050.92 --> 6068.92] Jesus, you will wait forever for the victory is yours. +[6068.92 --> 6075.92] You will wait forever for the victory is yours. +[6075.92 --> 6083.92] You will wait forever for the victory is yours. +[6083.92 --> 6088.26] Amen. +[6088.50 --> 6088.92] Amen. +[6107.32 --> 6108.48] Amen. +[6108.48 --> 6125.28] Oh, to see the dawn of the darkest day, +[6125.28 --> 6133.40] Christ on the road to Calvary, +[6133.40 --> 6142.64] Tried by sinful men, torn and beaten, +[6145.26 --> 6152.76] Nailed to a cross of hope. +[6152.76 --> 6162.00] This is the power of the cross, +[6162.00 --> 6170.86] Christ became sin for us, +[6170.86 --> 6177.62] Tuck a blade for the wrath, +[6177.62 --> 6185.42] Face and forgiven at the cross. +[6185.42 --> 6199.42] Oh, to see the pain written on your face, +[6199.42 --> 6208.28] Bearing the awesome weight of sin, +[6208.28 --> 6217.14] Every bitter thought, every evil deed, +[6217.14 --> 6226.00] Proud in your blood, sin for us. +[6226.00 --> 6234.86] This is the power of the cross, +[6234.86 --> 6242.72] Christ became sin for us, +[6242.72 --> 6249.56] Took the blade for the wrath, +[6249.56 --> 6256.72] Peace and forgiven at the cross. +[6256.72 --> 6268.06] Now the daylight flees, +[6268.06 --> 6271.72] Now the ground beneath, +[6271.72 --> 6277.00] Quakes as its maker, +[6277.00 --> 6281.76] Bows its end, +[6281.76 --> 6286.00] Curtain torn its two, +[6286.00 --> 6291.00] Dead or raised to lie, +[6291.00 --> 6297.86] Finish the victory cry, +[6297.86 --> 6307.86] This is the power of the cross, +[6307.86 --> 6312.86] Christ became sin for us, +[6312.86 --> 6318.86] Took the blade for the wrath, +[6318.86 --> 6323.90] For the wrath, +[6323.90 --> 6333.86] Peace and forgiven at the cross. +[6333.86 --> 6346.20] Oh, to see my name written in the wounds, +[6346.20 --> 6354.86] For through your suffering I am free, +[6354.86 --> 6359.86] Death is crushed today, +[6359.86 --> 6363.86] Life is mine today, +[6363.86 --> 6365.86] Life is mine today, +[6365.86 --> 6371.86] Walk through your selfless love, +[6371.86 --> 6380.86] Live the power of the cross, +[6380.86 --> 6385.86] Son of God, +[6385.86 --> 6389.86] Slave the love, +[6389.86 --> 6393.86] What a love, +[6393.86 --> 6395.86] What a cross, +[6395.86 --> 6405.86] First and forgiven at the cross. +[6405.86 --> 6430.86] Part two can understand, +[6430.86 --> 6432.86] At the cross for grand you, +[6432.86 --> 6451.14] I was lost in sin +[6451.14 --> 6454.32] Held captive by my fear +[6454.32 --> 6457.94] Till your mercy showed +[6457.94 --> 6461.24] Your hand was reaching me +[6461.24 --> 6464.62] My God, you came +[6464.62 --> 6467.78] And made a way for me +[6467.78 --> 6471.82] You made a way for me +[6471.82 --> 6484.22] I was lost in sin +[6484.22 --> 6487.22] Held captive by my fear +[6487.22 --> 6490.68] Till your mercy showed +[6490.68 --> 6494.06] Your hand was reaching me +[6494.06 --> 6497.22] My God, you came +[6497.22 --> 6500.22] And made a way for me +[6500.22 --> 6505.22] You made a way for me +[6505.22 --> 6511.76] My Jesus, we should save you +[6511.76 --> 6514.76] There's nothing like it +[6514.76 --> 6518.76] Love without end +[6518.76 --> 6525.30] My hope was purchased by the blood of the man +[6525.30 --> 6531.30] My Jesus, Redeemer +[6531.30 --> 6543.68] You defeated death +[6543.68 --> 6547.68] You defeated death +[6547.68 --> 6550.68] You trampled over sin +[6550.68 --> 6552.84] You're the risen man +[6552.84 --> 6554.38] Your risen plan +[6554.38 --> 6558.34] You're coming back again +[6558.34 --> 6559.38] You're coming back again +[6559.38 --> 6561.38] You're coming back again +[6561.38 --> 6562.38] You're coming back again +[6562.38 --> 6563.38] Oh, God, you came +[6563.38 --> 6564.38] And made a way for us +[6564.38 --> 6567.38] You made a way for us +[6567.38 --> 6597.36] God bless you. +[6597.38 --> 6627.36] God bless you. +[6627.38 --> 6629.38] God bless you. +[6657.38 --> 6659.38] God bless you. +[6659.38 --> 6661.38] God bless you. +[6661.38 --> 6663.38] God bless you. +[6663.38 --> 6665.38] God bless you. +[6665.38 --> 6667.38] God bless you. +[6667.38 --> 6669.38] God bless you. +[6669.38 --> 6671.38] God bless you. +[6671.38 --> 6673.38] God bless you. +[6673.38 --> 6675.38] God bless you. +[6675.38 --> 6677.38] God bless you. +[6677.38 --> 6679.38] God bless you. +[6679.38 --> 6681.38] God bless you. +[6681.38 --> 6683.38] God bless you. +[6683.38 --> 6685.38] God bless you. +[6685.38 --> 6687.38] God bless you. +[6687.38 --> 6689.38] God bless you. +[6689.38 --> 6691.38] God bless you. +[6691.38 --> 6693.38] God bless you. +[6693.38 --> 6695.38] God bless you. +[6695.38 --> 6697.38] God bless you. +[6697.38 --> 6704.70] Redeemer, my Jesus, gracious Redeemer and friend. +[6705.04 --> 6710.38] There's nothing like years without end. +[6710.38 --> 6717.16] My hope was purchased by the blood of the Lamb +[6717.16 --> 6722.96] My Jesus, Redeemer +[6722.96 --> 6729.16] My Jesus, Redeemer +[6740.38 --> 6765.38] My Jesus, Redeemer +[6765.38 --> 6770.38] In Christ alone my hope is found +[6770.38 --> 6775.38] He is my light, my strength, my song +[6775.38 --> 6781.00] This cornerstone, this solid ground +[6781.00 --> 6785.76] Firm through the fiercest drought and storm +[6785.76 --> 6791.10] What heights of love, what depths of peace +[6791.10 --> 6796.20] When fears are still, when strivings cease +[6796.20 --> 6801.10] My comforter, my all in all +[6801.78 --> 6806.10] Here in the love of Christ I stand +[6806.10 --> 6822.12] In Christ alone, who took on flesh +[6822.12 --> 6826.10] Fullness of God in helpless pain +[6826.82 --> 6831.20] This gift of love and righteousness +[6831.20 --> 6836.20] Scored by the ones He came to save +[6837.02 --> 6842.20] Till on that cross as Jesus died +[6842.20 --> 6846.20] The wrath of God was satisfied +[6847.14 --> 6852.20] For every sin on Him was laid +[6852.20 --> 6858.20] Here in the death of Christ I live +[6858.20 --> 6873.20] There in the ground His body laid +[6873.20 --> 6877.20] Light of the world by darkness slain +[6877.20 --> 6884.20] Then bursting forth in glorious death +[6884.20 --> 6888.20] Out from the grave He rose again +[6888.20 --> 6893.20] And as He stands He means to live +[6893.20 --> 6898.20] His perfect voice is there for me +[6898.20 --> 6903.20] For I am His and His God +[6903.20 --> 6908.20] God in the precious blood of Christ +[6908.20 --> 6914.20] No guilt in life, no fear in death +[6914.20 --> 6919.20] This is the power of Christ +[6919.20 --> 6929.20] In me +[6929.20 --> 6934.20] From life's first try to final breath +[6934.20 --> 6938.20] Jesus commands my destiny +[6938.20 --> 6939.20] To me +[6939.20 --> 6944.20] No power of hell, no scheme of man +[6944.20 --> 6945.20] Can ever come from His hand +[6945.20 --> 6946.20] Till He returns +[6946.20 --> 6950.20] No power of hell, no scheme of man +[6950.20 --> 6951.20] Till He returns +[6951.20 --> 6955.20] Till He returns +[6955.20 --> 6965.20] Or calls me home +[6965.20 --> 6966.20] Till He returns +[6966.20 --> 6967.20] Or calls me home +[6967.20 --> 6977.02] Outlock me from his hand till he returns or calls me home. +[6977.02 --> 6983.02] Here in the power of Christ I'll stand. +[6983.02 --> 7001.84] Go now into this week with the blessing of God, with the strength of God, with the power of God. +[7002.22 --> 7009.18] Regardless of what it is that you face in the days and weeks to come, God goes with you. +[7009.92 --> 7010.84] Receive his blessing. +[7010.84 --> 7014.74] God, go before you to lead you. +[7015.32 --> 7017.44] God, go behind you to protect you. +[7017.80 --> 7019.82] God, go beneath you to support you. +[7020.18 --> 7022.72] God, go beside you to befriend you. +[7023.42 --> 7025.52] Do not be afraid. +[7026.56 --> 7028.50] Let the blessing of God come upon you today. +[7028.64 --> 7035.98] Do not be afraid, but go in peace to love and serve the Lord. +[7037.10 --> 7037.72] Amen. +[7040.84 --> 7067.60] It's my only comfort in my life and in my death. +[7067.60 --> 7073.50] You have fully paid for all my sins and all my death. +[7073.50 --> 7078.08] Even when I struggle to believe. +[7080.08 --> 7083.18] With your precious blood to protect me. +[7083.18 --> 7085.18] I am not my own. +[7085.18 --> 7090.18] I am not my own. +[7090.18 --> 7093.18] I belong. +[7093.18 --> 7094.18] I belong. +[7094.18 --> 7094.66] I belong. +[7094.66 --> 7095.18] I belong. +[7095.18 --> 7095.66] I belong. +[7095.66 --> 7096.18] I belong. +[7096.18 --> 7099.08] In my life. +[7099.08 --> 7101.06] In my life. +[7101.06 --> 7102.62] I belong. +[7102.62 --> 7102.98] I belong. +[7102.98 --> 7105.70] I belong. +[7105.70 --> 7107.70] Oh +[7135.70 --> 7137.70] Oh +[7165.70 --> 7167.70] Oh +[7167.70 --> 7169.70] Oh +[7169.70 --> 7171.70] Oh +[7171.70 --> 7173.70] Oh +[7173.70 --> 7175.70] Oh +[7175.70 --> 7177.70] Oh +[7177.70 --> 7183.70] Always by your Holy Spirit you assure me +[7183.70 --> 7189.70] Of eternal life and make me willing and ready +[7189.70 --> 7195.70] Even when I can't see my way through +[7195.70 --> 7199.70] From now on to always +[7199.70 --> 7203.70] And for you +[7203.70 --> 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+[7277.70 --> 7279.70] To you +[7279.70 --> 7283.70] And +[7283.70 --> 7285.70] To you +[7285.70 --> 7287.70] And +[7287.70 --> 7289.70] To you +[7289.70 --> 7291.70] And +[7291.70 --> 7293.70] To you +[7293.70 --> 7295.70] And +[7295.70 --> 7297.70] To you +[7297.70 --> 7299.70] And +[7299.70 --> 7301.70] You +[7301.70 --> 7313.70] To you +[7314.70 --> 7315.70] you +[7315.70 --> 7319.70] You +[7319.70 --> 7321.70] You +[7321.70 --> 7323.70] You +[7323.70 --> 7325.20] You +[7325.20 --> 7325.70] Level +[7325.70 --> 7327.70] To you +[7327.70 --> 7357.68] Thank you. +[7357.70 --> 7387.68] Thank you. +[7387.70 --> 7417.68] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - June 18, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - June 18, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..c73826a9fd5b257414430d0ef37a298269e0843c --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - June 18, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,126 @@ +• Worshiping God +• Greatness and reverence +• Creation and the power of God +• Redemption through Jesus Christ +• Salvation and forgiveness +• Faith in Christ for daily life +• Overcoming fear and doubts +• Hope in Jesus as one's only hope +• Upcoming church event schedule +• Pastor's class after worship service +• Father's Day celebration, including prayer for those missing a father or with strained relationships +• Modified worship service format +• Prayer team availability throughout the sanctuary +• Invitation to pray and sing praises, including opportunity to take someone aside and pray together +• Worship and praise of God +• Praise of Jesus' name and glory +• Declaration of God's kingdom coming on earth as it is in heaven +• Expression of joy and mercy through singing a new song +• Acknowledgement of God's greatness and majesty +• Reference to the Lion and the Lamb +• Personal expressions of gratitude, love, and worship for God +• Praise to the King of Kings +• Living in rainbows, filled with wonder and awe +• Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty +• Description of a vision involving Jesus, angels, and creation singing praise +• Jesus' power and living water given to believers +• Confession of sin and prayer for healing +• Call to lay down shame and lift up hands in worship +• Addiction and prayer +• Faithfulness in difficult times (desert, battle) +• God's presence and provision +• Praise and worship in every season +• Overcoming fear and discouragement +• Trusting in God's victory and sovereignty +• Serving and worshiping God +• Sharing a personal story and song of praise +• Repeated phrases of praise and worship, including "Oh, what a Savior" and "Wonderful Jesus" +• References to biblical passages, including Psalm 37 +• Encouragement and reassurance for those who put their trust in the Lord +• Promises of protection, vindication, and reward for those who follow God's ways +• Invitation to come to God for comfort, satisfaction, and salvation +• Declaration of God's love for the world and His sacrifice of His Son +• Scripture reading from John 3:16 +• Introducing NAME (North America Indigenous Ministries) and their mission to make disciples among North American indigenous peoples +• Discussing the importance of equipping and supporting First Nations people for ministry +• Announcing a special offering for NAME's ministry +• Reading from 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 about cheerful giving +• Worship service with music and prayer +• Children in worship time will discuss how there is an enemy of God, Satan or the devil, who tries to separate people from God. +• The topic is connected to Romans 8, where it's said that nothing can separate people from God's love because God has already won. +• A personal update about Ellen White's recovery from a fall and her family asking for prayer and cards. +• Another update on the passing of Trudy DeVries' mother and an upcoming celebration of life and memorial at church. +• A general prayer time where attendees are invited to pray together. +• Praying for those in need of healing and restoration +• Mourning the loss of Femi and thanking God for her life and faith +• Requesting God's presence and comfort during difficult times +• Praying for young people's discernment and professions of faith +• Seeking God's blessing and guidance for school graduates and future endeavors +• The speaker discusses what to do when words fail in prayer, referencing Romans 8 +• The Holy Spirit intercedes for us through wordless groans, which can be expressed as guttural groans, moans for mercy, or long exhales of exasperation +• When we're in a moment where all we have are these groans and moans, it doesn't feel like the Spirit is at work +• The speaker questions how to have confidence when hope doesn't match feelings +• The answer lies in understanding who God is and what He does based on His nature, not contingent upon our belief or feeling His presence +• The Tinkerbell effect is discussed, which states that something exists only because people believe in it +• A play is mentioned where audience participation brings the character back to life through collective belief +• The idea of belief creating a reality is explored in Neil Gaiman's book American Gods +• Attention and time are presented as metrics for measuring belief in this context +• The concept of God's existence being contingent on human belief is discussed, with the speaker arguing that most people believe in a non-contingent God (the God of the Bible) +• The nature of God's being and its relationship to creation +• The difference between the Bible's concept of God and a more Tinkerbell-like understanding +• How feelings about God can determine whether or not people think He is present in their lives +• The idea that some people think God would only intervene if they feel His presence, rather than trusting in His character +• The impact of this misunderstanding on the church and Christianity as a whole +• The growing trend of people professing no religious belief due to having a skewed understanding of God +• Existential crisis and doubts about God's existence +• The dangers of distractions in life pulling attention away from God +• Approaching God like a genie, asking for wishes, and the disappointment that follows when prayers are unanswered +• Modern approaches to God that are fundamentally pagan or neo-pagan, such as seeking answers in the universe or an ultimate reality +• Critique of transactional and consumeristic approaches to Christianity +• Limitations of understanding God's ways and will through human experience +• Definition and explanation of sovereignty as God's royal rule over the world +• Discussion of the benefits of trusting in God's sovereignty, including confidence and hope in times of trial and suffering +• The concept of God's sovereignty and how it relates to faith and knowledge +• The distinction between biblical views on faith and knowledge, and modern dichotomies +• The idea that knowing God works all things for good is not dependent on personal feelings or beliefs +• The comfort of this truth in times of struggle or doubt +• The relationship between faith, knowledge, and the character of God +• The speaker expresses difficulty believing God is present and good despite current circumstances. +• The Bible teaches that God works for the good of those who love Him, even in difficult situations. +• Examples of suffering include persecution, cancer, death, and relationship loss. +• God will work these experiences into something good for His glory and the believer's benefit. +• The death of Jesus demonstrates God's ability to turn evil into ultimate good. +• The concept of God's sovereignty and how it relates to suffering +• Interpreting Romans 8:28, specifically what "for the good" means in relation to God's plan +• Critique of using Job as an example of God working for good in suffering, suggesting it may not be the best frame of reference +• The purpose of God's calling is to be conformed into the image of Jesus +• The good that comes from God is to transform us into the image of his Son +• Our suffering and hardships are meant to help us become like Jesus +• Being a Christian means being transformed into the image of Jesus +• The Bible makes clear that our ultimate goal is to be made like Christ. +• The image of God in humans +• Transformation into Christ's likeness +• Being conformed to God's Son +• Glorification through faith and transformation +• Predestination and calling by God +• Suffering compared to future glory +• Predestination as a divine action by God to take people from death to life +• Predestination requires unconditional love and transformation by God +• Human inability to raise themselves out of spiritual death through their own actions or efforts +• The call of God is necessary for spiritual rebirth and resurrection +• Predestination, calling, and election are interconnected concepts in the context of salvation +• Regeneration is the call of God, which brings new life by turning a heart of stone into a heart of flesh. +• God's call is effective in justification, and His word is powerful and creative. +• The promise of God is that those He justifies will also glorify Him, and He will see them through to the end. +• God's sovereignty is the source of hope and joy for believers. +• Regardless of current circumstances or faith, God's sovereignty remains unchanged. +• Source of hope and joy +• Turning things for good +• Sovereignty of God +• Prayer and action +• Carrying through to glory +• Receiving God's blessing and protection +• Encouragement to not be afraid +• Expression of hope and joy in the sovereign God +• Worship of the son and the Lord +• Repetition of "Amen" throughout the transcript \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - June 18, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - June 18, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..6e7922301bfcd6a25e213b39d2b3161df4ef23ed --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - June 18, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,2426 @@ +[0.00 --> 2.00] So alive +[7.00 --> 9.00] So alive +[14.00 --> 16.00] So alive +[30.00 --> 35.00] If the stars are made to worship, so alive +[37.00 --> 42.00] If the mountains bow, the reverence, so alive +[45.00 --> 50.00] And if the oceans roar, your greatness, so will I +[52.00 --> 59.00] For if everything exists to lift you high, so alive +[60.00 --> 65.00] And if the wind goes away, send this so alive +[67.00 --> 72.00] If the rocks cry out in silence, so alive +[75.00 --> 80.00] If the sun of all our praises still falls shy +[80.00 --> 85.00] And we'll sing a hundred billion times +[85.00 --> 88.00] A hundred billion times +[88.00 --> 90.00] A hundred billion times +[90.00 --> 92.00] A hundred billion times +[93.00 --> 98.00] Oh my god +[99.00 --> 102.00] Oh my god +[106.00 --> 108.00] God of Salvation +[108.00 --> 110.00] Chased down my heart +[110.00 --> 114.64] down my heart through all of my failure and pride +[114.64 --> 123.28] I'm a hill you created +[123.28 --> 129.60] the light of the world abandoned in darkness to die +[129.60 --> 136.64] and as you speak +[136.64 --> 143.44] a hundred billion failures disappeared +[143.44 --> 151.94] where you lost your life so I could find it here +[151.94 --> 159.02] and if you left the grave behind you so alive +[159.02 --> 165.86] I could see your heart in everything you've done +[165.86 --> 174.50] every part designed in a work of art called love +[174.50 --> 183.14] if you gladly chose surrender so will I +[183.14 --> 188.66] I could see your heart and feel you a different way +[188.66 --> 193.54] every precious one +[193.54 --> 197.30] a child you died to save +[197.30 --> 203.30] if you gave your life to love them so alive +[203.30 --> 211.94] like you would again a hundred billion times +[211.94 --> 226.58] you're the one who never leaves the one behind +[226.58 --> 235.22] what gift of grace is jesus my redeemer there is no more for heaven now to give +[235.22 --> 243.86] what gift of grace is jesus my redeemer there is no more for heaven now to give +[243.86 --> 256.50] what gift of grace is jesus my redeemer there is no more for heaven now to give +[256.50 --> 270.24] what gift of grace is jesus my redeemer there is no more for heaven now to give +[270.24 --> 277.16] To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus. +[277.94 --> 283.00] For my life is wholly bound to His. +[284.66 --> 289.38] Oh, how strange and divine I can see. +[289.72 --> 296.18] All is mine, yet not I, but through Christ in me. +[300.24 --> 301.24] Amen. +[330.24 --> 332.76] His power is displayed. +[333.92 --> 340.40] To this I hold, my shepherd will defend me. +[341.20 --> 346.28] Through the deepest valley He will lead. +[348.06 --> 354.24] Oh, the night has been won, and I shall overcome. +[354.24 --> 359.24] Yet not I, but through Christ in me. +[370.24 --> 376.46] No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven. +[376.46 --> 382.96] The future's sure, the price it has been paid. +[383.94 --> 389.88] For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon. +[390.80 --> 396.46] And He was raised to overthrow the grave. +[396.46 --> 403.18] To this I hold, my sin has been defeated. +[404.52 --> 409.54] Jesus now and ever is my plea. +[411.36 --> 414.40] Oh, the chains are released. +[414.72 --> 417.86] I can sing, I am free. +[417.86 --> 423.04] And not I, but through Christ in me. +[423.04 --> 439.84] With every breath, I long to follow Jesus. +[440.68 --> 446.32] For He has said that He will bring me home. +[446.32 --> 453.68] And day by day, I know He will renew me. +[453.68 --> 459.70] Until I stand with joy before the throne. +[460.66 --> 466.72] To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus. +[467.92 --> 472.80] Oh, the glory evermore to Him. +[472.80 --> 477.80] When the grace is complete. +[477.80 --> 479.80] When the grace is complete. +[479.80 --> 481.80] When the grace is complete. +[481.80 --> 482.80] Till my lips shall repeat. +[482.80 --> 485.80] Yet not I, but through Christ in me. +[485.80 --> 486.80] When the grace is complete. +[486.80 --> 487.80] Till my lips shall repeat. +[487.80 --> 488.80] Yet not I, but through Christ in me. +[488.80 --> 492.80] To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus. +[492.80 --> 497.80] But through Christ in me. +[497.80 --> 499.80] When the grace is complete. +[499.80 --> 503.80] When the grace is complete. +[503.80 --> 505.80] Till my lips shall repeat. +[505.80 --> 508.80] Yet not I, but through Christ in me. +[508.80 --> 509.80] When the grace is complete. +[509.80 --> 516.80] Till my lips shall repeat. +[516.80 --> 521.80] Yet not I, but through Christ in me. +[521.80 --> 525.80] Yet not I, but through Christ in me. +[525.80 --> 529.80] Yet not I, but through Christ in me. +[529.80 --> 532.92] but through Christ in me. +[534.46 --> 539.50] Yet not I, but through Christ in me. +[559.80 --> 571.20] He's our rescuer. He's our rescuer. +[571.20 --> 575.86] We are free from sin forevermore. +[575.86 --> 581.20] Good morning. Welcome to church. +[581.20 --> 588.98] As people are filing in yet, we're going to begin with a couple of announcements. +[589.80 --> 595.08] This is just a reminder and an encouragement for some of you. +[595.08 --> 601.84] For the women in our church on Tuesday, that's this coming Tuesday at 7 p.m., +[601.84 --> 607.00] there will be a bridal blessing slash wedding shower. +[607.00 --> 612.08] I understand no gifts are necessary for Kristen and for Jane, +[612.08 --> 617.38] two young women in our community who are getting married in a couple of weeks +[617.38 --> 620.54] and a couple months, and so we want to bless them with that. +[620.54 --> 625.22] And that's taking place at 7 o'clock, and that will be here at the church. +[625.22 --> 629.92] So it will take place, whether permitting, in the courtyard or in the foyer as we're able. +[629.92 --> 633.10] And so please, if you have any questions about that, +[633.10 --> 639.06] there's some women around who will answer that and address that for you. +[639.06 --> 645.02] As well, there's pastor's class after worship this morning for an hour, +[645.02 --> 649.22] about 15 or 20 minutes after we conclude our time together. +[649.22 --> 651.50] We will meet in the multi-purpose room. +[651.50 --> 655.46] I encourage you to join us there if you've been participating in that class. +[655.46 --> 658.58] If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you can grab me after the service, +[658.58 --> 661.62] and we'll clarify that as well. +[661.62 --> 667.34] And then the last announcement that I want to make is to say to all of you, +[667.34 --> 669.90] Happy Father's Day. +[669.90 --> 675.26] And we want to celebrate you and remember the fathers in our midst. +[675.26 --> 679.70] We also today want to mourn with you if you are missing a father, +[679.70 --> 686.34] or to enter into the hardship and the struggle if you are a father with a strained relationship, +[686.34 --> 690.38] or a son or daughter with a strained relationship to your father. +[690.38 --> 695.86] We remember the complexities of days like today in our midst as well. +[697.50 --> 702.78] Lastly, we're doing worship just a little bit different this morning. +[703.90 --> 707.98] And so as part of our experience of worship together, +[709.26 --> 713.50] we are going to have a prayer team available in all sorts of different places. +[713.98 --> 719.26] And so I'm going to invite the people that we have talked to about praying to come up to the front here, +[719.26 --> 723.02] so that you can see them, and they will be available throughout. +[723.02 --> 729.10] And then as they come up to the front, Sarah is going to explain how our worship will be a little different this morning. +[730.78 --> 736.54] So you may have noticed that there's seven songs right off the bat, back to back, which is not our normal. +[736.54 --> 741.50] But we will be following the ordinary progression of the elements of our service. +[741.50 --> 747.42] We will be singing through our praise, our confession and assurance. +[747.42 --> 753.58] And while we are doing that, these wonderful people will be around the sanctuary, in the foyer, +[754.94 --> 758.06] and possibly out the side doors if they wander out there. +[759.10 --> 761.50] Available for you to pray with you. +[761.50 --> 769.58] If you have prayers of joy, if you have prayers of praise, prayers of sorrow and pain, anything in between, +[770.06 --> 774.94] please, these wonderful people are available and willing to pray with you. +[775.98 --> 781.74] If you see someone in the service that you want to take aside and pray with you, +[782.70 --> 787.90] or if you see someone that you want to pray over, this is a great opportunity to do that as well. +[787.90 --> 792.70] And so, take this time in prayer, in praise. +[792.70 --> 797.18] It is seven songs, so if you need to sit, if you want to stand, if you need to kneel, +[797.66 --> 803.10] however you want to come to God this morning, do as the Spirit leads you. +[806.94 --> 813.66] As we were preparing for this service, we really wanted to give you opportunity to pray, +[814.22 --> 816.06] and to focus in on our prayer. +[816.06 --> 826.06] Singing is prayer put to song, and so happen and do that while you are up and around with these people, +[826.06 --> 827.10] or in your seats. +[827.50 --> 830.84] I'm going to invite these guys to come together a little bit in the middle. +[830.96 --> 836.06] I'm going to begin by praying over you, and then we will send you to your places. +[837.34 --> 839.54] Let's join our hearts together in prayer. +[839.54 --> 848.58] Heavenly Father, we come to you at the beginning of this day of worship. +[849.54 --> 854.08] And as we focus in on who you are and what you are doing in the world, +[854.42 --> 859.76] we pray for these servants here who will lead and be led in prayer. +[859.76 --> 869.72] Lead them by your Spirit, and help them to pray, Lord, in the utterances and groans of the Spirit +[869.72 --> 872.64] as they connect with people here this morning. +[873.28 --> 878.76] As we sing your praises, as we lift up our prayers, may you be glorified, +[878.76 --> 883.72] and may our hearts be drawn ever closer to you. +[885.08 --> 893.38] We send these now out to the corners of our sanctuary and into the foyer in the power of your Holy Spirit. +[894.58 --> 898.56] Bless our worship this morning, we pray in Jesus' name. +[899.08 --> 901.20] All God's people said, amen. +[901.20 --> 909.86] As these guys are heading out to their various places, you can take note of where they are and who is available for you. +[910.30 --> 916.74] I'm going to invite you also to stand as we receive God's greeting and gather in His presence today. +[922.30 --> 924.68] Receive the greeting of our good God. +[924.68 --> 934.58] Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, Son, and our Savior, +[935.10 --> 937.62] through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[938.70 --> 939.14] Amen. +[939.92 --> 943.26] I invite you to turn to those around you and welcome them also in worship. +[954.68 --> 955.68] Amen. +[971.76 --> 975.74] O Church of God, is anyone among you in trouble? +[976.34 --> 977.14] Let them pray. +[977.88 --> 978.94] Is anyone happy? +[979.48 --> 981.18] Let them sing songs of praise. +[981.78 --> 983.30] Is anyone among you sick? +[983.30 --> 987.88] let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name +[987.88 --> 992.92] of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well. The Lord will raise +[992.92 --> 997.96] them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to each +[997.96 --> 1002.90] other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person +[1002.90 --> 1006.96] is powerful and effective. Lift up your hearts and praise the Lord. +[1013.30 --> 1015.30] Amen. +[1043.30 --> 1051.30] Come and let your glory come and let your glory come. +[1053.30 --> 1061.02] Our Father, who art in heaven, may the rocks cry out your name. +[1062.10 --> 1066.36] Come and let your glory come and let your glory come. +[1066.36 --> 1079.36] I will sing, sing a new song. I will sing, sing a new song. I will sing, sing a new song. +[1079.36 --> 1081.36] I will sing, sing a new song to the Lord. +[1083.36 --> 1090.36] Let your kingdom come and let your glory come. Father, the present is in heaven. +[1090.36 --> 1092.36] In the name of Jesus' name. +[1092.36 --> 1097.36] Let your joy come and let them come. +[1097.36 --> 1111.36] Let me pray. +[1111.36 --> 1113.02] Let me pray. +[1113.02 --> 1118.98] In the name of Jesus, in the name of Jesus we pray +[1118.98 --> 1128.26] And lead us from temptation, deliver us with your hand +[1128.26 --> 1133.80] In the name of Jesus, in the name of Jesus we pray +[1133.80 --> 1147.62] I will sing, sing a new song +[1147.62 --> 1149.62] To the Lord +[1149.62 --> 1154.72] Let your kingdom come, let your will be done +[1154.72 --> 1158.08] On earth as it is in heaven +[1158.08 --> 1162.22] Let the Lord proclaim the mercy of your name +[1162.22 --> 1190.72] For the Lord +[1192.22 --> 1195.36] Glory forever, Amen +[1195.36 --> 1199.42] Let your will be done +[1199.42 --> 1203.00] On earth as it is in heaven +[1203.00 --> 1205.26] Every heart will claim +[1205.26 --> 1207.34] Mercy of your name +[1207.34 --> 1210.94] On earth as it is in heaven +[1210.94 --> 1213.02] Let your kingdom come +[1213.02 --> 1214.98] Let your will be done +[1214.98 --> 1218.36] On earth as it is in heaven +[1218.36 --> 1220.42] Every heart will claim +[1220.42 --> 1222.28] Mercy of your name +[1222.28 --> 1225.96] On earth as it is in heaven +[1250.42 --> 1252.42] Let your will be done +[1252.42 --> 1254.42] Amen +[1254.42 --> 1256.42] Amen +[1256.42 --> 1258.42] Amen +[1258.42 --> 1260.42] Amen +[1260.42 --> 1262.42] Amen +[1262.42 --> 1264.42] Amen +[1264.42 --> 1266.42] Amen +[1266.42 --> 1268.42] Amen +[1268.42 --> 1270.42] Amen +[1270.42 --> 1272.42] Amen +[1272.42 --> 1274.42] Amen +[1274.42 --> 1283.20] It's the splendor of the King +[1283.20 --> 1287.76] Clothed in majesty +[1287.76 --> 1292.06] Let all the earth rejoice +[1292.06 --> 1295.66] Let all the earth rejoice +[1295.66 --> 1301.54] He loves himself in light +[1301.54 --> 1306.70] In darkness tries to hide +[1306.70 --> 1310.02] He trembles at his voice +[1310.02 --> 1313.76] He trembles at his voice +[1313.76 --> 1318.96] How great is our God +[1318.96 --> 1320.56] Sing with me +[1320.56 --> 1324.88] How great is our God +[1324.88 --> 1328.76] In all who see how great +[1328.76 --> 1334.92] How great is our God +[1334.92 --> 1343.70] From age to age he stands +[1343.70 --> 1347.76] And time is in his hand +[1348.32 --> 1350.76] Beginning at the end +[1351.30 --> 1353.76] Beginning at the end +[1353.76 --> 1357.92] With all that we are +[1357.92 --> 1364.76] The Father, Spirit, Son +[1364.76 --> 1367.76] The Lion and the Lamb +[1367.76 --> 1370.76] The Lion and the Lamb +[1370.76 --> 1376.76] How great is our God +[1376.76 --> 1378.92] Sing with me +[1378.92 --> 1382.92] How great is our God +[1382.92 --> 1385.76] In all who see how great +[1385.76 --> 1392.92] How great is our God +[1392.92 --> 1399.12] In our love of James +[1399.12 --> 1402.80] We're happy with him +[1402.80 --> 1403.80] Worth him +[1403.80 --> 1405.74] We're happy with him +[1405.74 --> 1407.14] We're happy with him +[1407.14 --> 1409.10] Hope our Lord +[1409.10 --> 1409.40] We're good +[1409.40 --> 1412.92] How great is our God +[1412.92 --> 1413.96] deliver Jesus +[1413.96 --> 1414.70] Glorier God +[1414.70 --> 1415.20] Our life to live +[1415.20 --> 1417.18] Our â not +[1417.18 --> 1417.92] ỉnh ο integrity +[1417.92 --> 1418.92] But we're human +[1421.02 --> 1422.88] So you serve God +[1422.88 --> 1429.42] Lord, in all I'll pray +[1429.42 --> 1433.04] In my heart we'll sing +[1433.04 --> 1438.72] How great is our God +[1438.72 --> 1446.96] How great is our God +[1446.96 --> 1453.24] Sing with me how great is our God +[1453.24 --> 1457.68] Lord, we'll see how great +[1457.68 --> 1463.16] How great is our God +[1476.96 --> 1506.94] Worthy is the Lamb of the Lord +[1506.94 --> 1513.16] A slave, holy, holy is He +[1513.16 --> 1520.44] Sing a new song +[1520.44 --> 1524.02] To Him who sits on +[1524.02 --> 1528.94] Heaven's mercy seat +[1528.94 --> 1536.92] Worthy is the Lamb of the Lord +[1536.92 --> 1538.92] To Him who was slain +[1538.92 --> 1543.14] Holy, holy is He +[1543.14 --> 1550.58] Sing a new song +[1550.58 --> 1554.36] To Him who sits on +[1554.36 --> 1558.14] Heaven's mercy seat +[1558.14 --> 1567.20] Holy, holy, holy is the Lord +[1567.20 --> 1573.14] God Almighty who was and is and is to come +[1573.14 --> 1580.62] With all creation I sing +[1580.62 --> 1584.02] Praise to the King of kings +[1584.02 --> 1586.72] You are my everything +[1586.72 --> 1591.72] And I will adore you +[1591.72 --> 1609.72] Float in rainbows +[1609.72 --> 1610.72] Living in rainbows +[1610.72 --> 1611.72] Living in rainbows +[1611.72 --> 1612.72] Living in rainbows +[1612.72 --> 1613.72] Living in rainbows +[1613.72 --> 1614.72] Living in rainbows +[1614.72 --> 1616.72] Flashes the mighty Lord +[1616.72 --> 1617.72] To the thunder +[1617.72 --> 1619.74] That Shaman +[1619.74 --> 1621.72] る +[1621.78 --> 1622.42] He rez +[1622.42 --> 1622.72] 등 +[1622.72 --> 1639.70] Gl +[1639.70 --> 1647.84] Is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to God. +[1651.06 --> 1657.56] With all creation I sing, praise to the King of kings. +[1657.56 --> 1664.60] You are my everything, and I will adore you. +[1669.70 --> 1693.86] Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder, at the mention of your name. +[1693.86 --> 1708.86] Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder, at the mention of your name. +[1708.86 --> 1717.86] Jesus, today is power, and the living water. +[1717.86 --> 1722.86] At your promises to me. +[1722.86 --> 1736.86] Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to God. +[1736.86 --> 1746.86] With all creation I sing, praise to the King of kings. +[1746.86 --> 1753.86] You are my everything, and I will adore you. +[1753.86 --> 1765.86] Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to God. +[1765.86 --> 1784.86] Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to God Almighty. +[1784.86 --> 1792.86] Then I saw a lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne, +[1792.86 --> 1796.86] encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. +[1796.86 --> 1803.86] The lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits God sent out into all the earth. +[1803.86 --> 1809.86] He went and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the throne. +[1809.86 --> 1816.86] And when he had taken it, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the lamb. +[1816.86 --> 1825.86] Each one had a harp, and they were holding golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of God's people. +[1825.86 --> 1835.86] And they sang a new song, saying, you are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain. +[1835.86 --> 1842.86] And with your blood, you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. +[1842.86 --> 1851.86] You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth. +[1851.86 --> 1857.86] Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, +[1857.86 --> 1864.86] and ten thousand times ten thousand, they encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. +[1864.86 --> 1875.86] In a loud voice, they were saying, worthy is the lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise. +[1875.86 --> 1883.86] Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea and all that is in them saying, +[1883.86 --> 1892.86] To him who sits on the throne and to the lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever. +[1892.86 --> 1911.86] Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder, at the mention of your name. +[1911.86 --> 1919.86] Jesus, you made its power, every living water, +[1919.86 --> 1921.86] found upon the saints now in. +[1921.86 --> 1932.86] Jesus, you made its power, +[1932.86 --> 1934.86] every living water, +[1934.86 --> 1935.86] every living water, +[1935.86 --> 1939.86] such a marvelous grace that He. +[1939.86 --> 1942.86] Holy, holy, holy, holy, +[1942.86 --> 1945.86] is the Lord God Almighty, +[1945.86 --> 1947.86] who was and is and is to come. +[1947.86 --> 1948.86] Holy, holy, holy, holy, +[1948.86 --> 1949.86] is the Lord God Almighty, +[1949.86 --> 1953.86] who was and is and is to come. +[1953.86 --> 1958.86] The Lord God Almighty, +[1958.86 --> 1959.86] from creation I see. +[1962.86 --> 1963.86] No, no, no, no, no, no. +[1963.86 --> 1965.86] Praise to the King of Jeans. +[1965.86 --> 1966.86] You are my everything +[1966.86 --> 1968.86] and I live without you. +[1968.86 --> 1971.86] Holy, holy, holy, holy, +[1971.86 --> 1975.86] is God thou art God Almighty, +[1975.86 --> 1980.86] who was and is and is to come. +[1980.86 --> 1983.82] The Lord to be is to come. +[1987.04 --> 1992.42] All creation I sing, praise to the King. +[1993.64 --> 2000.12] You are my everything, and I will adore you. +[2000.12 --> 2002.12] Amen. +[2030.12 --> 2032.12] Amen. +[2060.12 --> 2062.12] Amen. +[2090.12 --> 2092.12] Amen. +[2120.12 --> 2122.12] Amen. +[2150.12 --> 2152.12] Amen. +[2180.12 --> 2182.12] Amen. +[2210.12 --> 2215.68] There's joy for the morning, O sinner, be still. +[2216.38 --> 2221.00] Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. +[2221.56 --> 2226.30] Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. +[2228.94 --> 2234.72] Church of Christ, take this moment now to bring your sins in silent confession +[2234.72 --> 2240.10] to the God of grace, to the God of glory, and to the God of goodness. +[2240.10 --> 2241.10] Amen. +[2264.72 --> 2293.98] There's joy for the morning, O sinner, be still. +[2293.98 --> 2299.78] Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. +[2299.78 --> 2305.54] Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. +[2308.42 --> 2316.30] Lay down your hands, lay down your shame. +[2316.30 --> 2328.14] All who are broken, lift up your hands. +[2328.14 --> 2337.68] Oh, Lord, Lord, Lord, Lord, Lord, Lord, Lord, Lord, Lord, Lord. +[2337.68 --> 2343.86] So lay down your hands, lay down your heart. +[2343.86 --> 2349.26] That every second verse is with him. +[2349.34 --> 2353.86] The most part of Jesus has no addiction. +[2353.98 --> 2372.54] The cost of straps are no addiction. +[2372.54 --> 2388.96] This is my prayer in the desert +[2388.96 --> 2392.94] The moments that bring me to God +[2392.94 --> 2398.20] This is my prayer in my wonder and deep +[2398.20 --> 2401.46] My God is the God who provides +[2401.46 --> 2405.94] This is my prayer in the fire +[2405.94 --> 2410.12] In the deep deep so try to love me +[2410.12 --> 2415.06] There is a faith when you're nowhere to go +[2415.06 --> 2418.32] So please find me to be the day +[2418.32 --> 2422.68] I will bring praise, I will bring praise +[2422.68 --> 2426.66] For the faithfulness we shall remain +[2426.66 --> 2431.06] I will rejoice, I will be glad +[2431.06 --> 2434.54] Lord, it's my prayer in the desert +[2434.54 --> 2445.60] This is my prayer in the battle +[2445.60 --> 2449.54] Whose triumph is still on its way +[2449.54 --> 2454.02] I will bring praise, I will bring praise +[2454.02 --> 2458.50] And Christ comes up with him on his promise of sin +[2458.50 --> 2462.50] I will bring praise, I will bring praise +[2462.50 --> 2466.50] No end and paulness we shall remain +[2466.50 --> 2470.50] I will rejoice, I will declare +[2470.50 --> 2473.98] God is my prayer in the desert +[2473.98 --> 2478.98] I will bring praise, I will bring praise +[2478.98 --> 2483.46] God is my prayer in the desert +[2483.46 --> 2485.46] I will bring praise, I will bring praise +[2485.46 --> 2487.46] I will bring praise, I will bring praise +[2487.46 --> 2489.46] God is my prayer in the desert +[2489.46 --> 2495.46] Have I not commanded you? +[2495.46 --> 2497.46] Be strong and courageous +[2497.46 --> 2500.46] Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged +[2500.46 --> 2503.94] For your Lord, your God will be with you wherever you go +[2503.94 --> 2507.42] Let's go +[2507.42 --> 2510.90] All of my life, in every season +[2510.90 --> 2512.90] You are still God +[2512.90 --> 2516.90] I have a reason to sing +[2516.90 --> 2520.90] I have a reason to worship +[2520.90 --> 2526.90] All of my life, in every season +[2526.90 --> 2530.34] I have a reason you are still God +[2530.34 --> 2534.28] I have a reason to sing +[2534.28 --> 2539.98] I have a reason to worship +[2540.22 --> 2544.12] All of my life, in every season +[2544.12 --> 2546.32] You are still God +[2546.32 --> 2550.50] I have a reason to sing +[2550.50 --> 2556.26] I have a reason to worship +[2556.26 --> 2560.06] Oh, God, I will be in every seat. +[2560.30 --> 2565.36] If you are so God, I am a reason to serve. +[2566.24 --> 2569.34] I am a reason to worship. +[2571.48 --> 2575.02] I will praise. I will praise. +[2576.02 --> 2579.38] No weapon born with gifts shall remain. +[2580.24 --> 2583.60] I will rejoice. I will declare. +[2583.60 --> 2585.96] God is my victory. +[2586.26 --> 2592.24] I will praise. I will praise. +[2592.56 --> 2596.06] No weapon born with gifts shall remain. +[2596.58 --> 2600.10] I will rejoice. I will declare. +[2600.66 --> 2602.22] God is my victory. +[2602.60 --> 2603.70] I will praise. +[2611.70 --> 2612.60] I will praise. +[2612.60 --> 2614.60] I will praise. +[2614.60 --> 2616.60] I will praise. +[2616.60 --> 2618.60] I will praise. +[2618.60 --> 2620.60] I will praise. +[2620.60 --> 2625.48] I know I'm filled to be emptied again. +[2626.02 --> 2630.08] The seed I received I will sow. +[2630.08 --> 2632.00] I will Kwmeam, I will praise. +[2632.00 --> 2632.08] I will lift moonury and Israel. +[2632.08 --> 2632.84] I will praise. +[2633.12 --> 2634.08] I will praise. +[2634.08 --> 2635.88] I willãy subscribe to my board and for a brighter night. +[2635.88 --> 2639.86] I have a few congratulations to the descendants of Yvonne Andh Clay. +[2639.86 --> 2639.88] The Lordows afin of Harupta Petruch ter после theballs. +[2639.88 --> 2641.58] I will praise. +[2641.58 --> 2642.08] I will praise. +[2642.08 --> 2643.08] I will praise. +[2643.08 --> 2643.50] I will praise. +[2643.50 --> 2643.98] I will praise. +[2643.98 --> 2673.96] Let's sing a song. +[2673.98 --> 2683.68] Oh, what a fortress that's born from the deep of heart. +[2684.88 --> 2693.06] There of salvation, purchase of God. +[2694.28 --> 2701.14] Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. +[2701.14 --> 2705.84] This is my story. +[2707.64 --> 2710.84] This is my song. +[2712.44 --> 2714.94] Praising my Savior. +[2716.94 --> 2719.84] All the day in life. +[2719.84 --> 2723.96] This is my story. +[2726.04 --> 2728.54] This is my song. +[2730.54 --> 2732.96] Praising my Savior. +[2735.04 --> 2737.84] All the day in life. +[2737.84 --> 2743.54] Joy, close and dashed out. +[2744.22 --> 2747.04] I am His love. +[2748.46 --> 2751.22] Following Jesus. +[2752.92 --> 2755.54] I'm never alone. +[2755.54 --> 2760.24] God of His Spirit. +[2762.04 --> 2764.54] I am the Lord. +[2766.54 --> 2773.74] Challenge to stand by Savior and Lord. +[2773.74 --> 2778.44] This is my story. +[2778.44 --> 2783.44] This is my song. +[2783.44 --> 2787.44] Praising my Savior. +[2787.44 --> 2792.24] All the day in life. +[2792.24 --> 2796.44] This is my story. +[2798.44 --> 2801.14] This is my song. +[2802.14 --> 2805.24] Praising my Savior. +[2805.24 --> 2810.24] All the day in life. +[2810.24 --> 2830.08] Oh, what a Savior. +[2830.08 --> 2834.78] Wonderful Jesus. +[2834.78 --> 2839.20] Oh, what a Savior. +[2839.20 --> 2843.82] Wonderful Jesus. +[2843.82 --> 2848.46] Oh, what a Savior. +[2848.46 --> 2853.02] Wonderful Jesus. +[2853.02 --> 2857.58] Oh, what a Savior. +[2858.58 --> 2862.08] Wonderful Jesus. +[2863.16 --> 2867.22] Champions are all good. +[2867.66 --> 2871.02] You are victorious. +[2871.02 --> 2876.58] Thanks for listening. +[2876.80 --> 2881.26] Vad I'm stubborn. +[2881.26 --> 2884.66] Oh, what a Savior. +[2884.66 --> 2887.72] I am the Lord. +[2887.72 --> 2889.02] Jesus. +[2889.08 --> 2893.50] Oh, how a Savior. +[2893.74 --> 2894.58] mniej j 我们是算的讀右 +[2894.64 --> 2896.82] seiner人贈佛 +[2896.82 --> 2898.66] 気 Originalinflu being +[2898.66 --> 2899.70] 權高man Ch lugares +[2899.70 --> 2903.02] You are forgiven. +[2903.66 --> 2907.02] You are forgiven. +[2908.12 --> 2910.96] Praise to the Lord. +[2910.96 --> 2912.96] Praise to the Lord. +[2912.96 --> 2914.96] Praise to the Lord. +[2921.96 --> 2923.84] Trust in the Lord and do good. +[2924.40 --> 2926.80] Dwell in the land and enjoy a safe pasture. +[2926.80 --> 2931.28] Take delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. +[2932.24 --> 2933.50] Commit your way to the Lord. +[2934.10 --> 2936.28] Trust in Him and He will do this. +[2936.90 --> 2939.74] He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn. +[2940.30 --> 2942.46] Your vindication like the noonday sun. +[2943.52 --> 2946.60] Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him. +[2947.36 --> 2949.80] Do not fret when people succeed in their ways. +[2950.28 --> 2952.26] When they carry out their wicked schemes. +[2953.16 --> 2955.60] Refrain from anger and turn from wrath. +[2955.60 --> 2956.84] Do not fret. +[2957.32 --> 2958.58] It leads only to evil. +[2959.44 --> 2961.26] For those who are evil will be destroyed. +[2962.02 --> 2964.82] But those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land. +[2965.48 --> 2968.22] A little while and the wicked will be no more. +[2968.90 --> 2971.52] Though you look for them, they will not be found. +[2972.06 --> 2975.58] But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity. +[2976.52 --> 2979.12] The blameless spend their days under the Lord's care. +[2979.62 --> 2981.62] And their inheritance will endure forever. +[2981.62 --> 2984.86] In times of disaster, they will not wither. +[2985.34 --> 2988.00] In days of famine, they will enjoy plenty. +[2989.00 --> 2992.04] The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him. +[2992.68 --> 2995.34] Though he may stumble, he will not fall. +[2995.76 --> 2997.64] For the Lord upholds him with His hand. +[2997.64 --> 3000.80] The salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord. +[3000.80 --> 3003.40] The Lord is their stronghold in time of trouble. +[3003.86 --> 3006.34] The Lord helps them and He delivers them. +[3006.72 --> 3009.16] He delivers them from the wicked and He saves them. +[3009.52 --> 3011.66] Because they take refuge in Him. +[3011.66 --> 3041.64] The Savior says, +[3041.66 --> 3046.66] O King above +[3047.42 --> 3051.66] Filled with His goodness +[3052.76 --> 3056.66] Filled in His love +[3071.66 --> 3081.66] Filled in His love +[3081.66 --> 3083.66] Come all you weary +[3083.66 --> 3085.66] Come all you thirsty +[3085.66 --> 3087.66] Come to the well +[3087.66 --> 3089.66] That never runs by +[3089.66 --> 3091.66] Drink of the water +[3091.66 --> 3095.66] Come and there's no more +[3095.66 --> 3099.66] Come all you thirsty +[3099.66 --> 3101.66] Come all you thirsty +[3101.66 --> 3103.66] Come to the table +[3103.66 --> 3105.66] He will satisfy +[3105.66 --> 3107.66] Please tell His goodness +[3107.66 --> 3111.66] What would you love Him for? +[3113.66 --> 3115.66] For God so loud +[3115.66 --> 3117.66] The food that He gave us +[3117.66 --> 3119.66] His one and only +[3119.66 --> 3121.66] Son to save us +[3121.66 --> 3123.66] He never believes in +[3123.66 --> 3127.66] He will lift the ground +[3131.66 --> 3133.66] Come all you thirsty +[3133.66 --> 3135.66] In your attention +[3135.66 --> 3137.66] God made the ground +[3137.66 --> 3139.66] Of the blood of your hearts +[3139.66 --> 3142.66] Jesus is waiting for +[3142.66 --> 3145.66] He won't pay for us +[3147.66 --> 3149.66] For God so loud +[3149.66 --> 3151.66] The world that He gave us +[3151.66 --> 3153.66] He's one and only +[3153.66 --> 3155.66] Son to save us +[3155.66 --> 3157.66] He will lift the peace +[3157.66 --> 3159.66] He will lift the ground +[3159.66 --> 3161.66] He will lift the ground +[3161.66 --> 3165.66] The blood of God +[3165.66 --> 3167.66] Whoever can give His love +[3167.66 --> 3169.66] He will lift the ground +[3169.66 --> 3171.66] He will lift the ground +[3171.66 --> 3173.66] He will lift the ground +[3173.66 --> 3175.66] He will lift the ground +[3175.66 --> 3179.66] Of the blood of God +[3179.66 --> 3181.66] He will lift the ground +[3181.66 --> 3183.66] He will lift the ground +[3183.66 --> 3185.66] Thank you for the Lord +[3185.66 --> 3209.94] all +[3215.66 --> 3224.08] For God so loved the world that He gave us, His one and only Son to save us. +[3224.08 --> 3234.12] For God so loved the world that He gave us, His one and only Son to save us, His heaven to be. +[3234.12 --> 3236.72] He loved forever. +[3236.72 --> 3257.26] For God so loved forever, live in our lives, His love, God so loved the world. +[3257.26 --> 3265.46] Bring all your failures, bring all your addictions, come lay them down at the foot of the cross. +[3265.46 --> 3272.18] Jesus is waiting, God so loved the world. +[3285.04 --> 3286.00] Good morning. +[3288.36 --> 3290.80] My name is Brenda and I'm a deacon here at Emanuel. +[3290.80 --> 3293.48] We continue our worship with the giving of our gifts +[3293.48 --> 3297.42] to the budget, which covers the administration of the church and its ministries. +[3297.90 --> 3302.50] And our special offering this morning is for NAME, North America Indigenous Ministries. +[3303.32 --> 3308.54] NAME is a multicultural team that exists to glorify God through building the church +[3308.54 --> 3312.40] by making disciples among North American indigenous peoples. +[3312.78 --> 3317.28] To reach the world for Christ, although the words evangelism and discipleship +[3317.28 --> 3318.92] are not in their mission statement, +[3319.46 --> 3322.94] making disciples is all about evangelism and discipleship. +[3322.94 --> 3325.32] This is the bread and butter of who they are. +[3326.18 --> 3329.90] NAME is committed to the growth and maturity of the First Nations Church, +[3330.30 --> 3333.94] resulting in vibrant ministry to its community and beyond. +[3334.48 --> 3338.92] With the desire to see strong, healthy First Nations Native American believers +[3338.92 --> 3342.04] connected to strong, healthy local churches. +[3342.88 --> 3347.04] In some areas, the local church will have a district First Nations identity. +[3347.58 --> 3350.60] In other locations, the identity may be more multicultural. +[3350.60 --> 3355.74] Equipping and supporting First Nations people to engage in ministry near and far +[3355.74 --> 3357.38] is very important to them. +[3358.32 --> 3362.62] Tim and Charity Johnson and family, who are supported by us at Emanuel, +[3363.28 --> 3367.12] they desire to see Shushwap First Nations youth and young families +[3367.12 --> 3371.26] grounded and strong in their identity and love for each other +[3371.26 --> 3373.26] and their surrounding communities. +[3373.26 --> 3377.08] With the knowledge and understanding of who the Creator is +[3377.08 --> 3379.50] and the love He has for all people. +[3381.12 --> 3383.82] 2 Corinthians 9, verse 6 to 8. +[3384.22 --> 3387.28] Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, +[3387.56 --> 3389.36] not reluctantly or under compulsion, +[3389.68 --> 3391.00] for God loves a cheerful giver. +[3391.52 --> 3393.36] And God is able to bless you abundantly, +[3393.56 --> 3395.56] so that in all things, at all times, +[3395.94 --> 3396.96] having all that you need, +[3396.96 --> 3398.70] you will bound in every good work. +[3399.42 --> 3401.48] Next week's offering is for Night Shift. +[3401.48 --> 3403.18] Shushwap First Nations +[3405.26 --> 3429.80] Wanna Rock +[3429.80 --> 3441.48] I give you my life, I give you my trust, Jesus. +[3441.48 --> 3454.76] And you are my love, and you are enough, Jesus. +[3454.76 --> 3461.56] Jesus, Jesus. +[3463.70 --> 3471.08] My heart is yours, my heart is yours. +[3471.48 --> 3477.92] Take it all, take it all, my life in your hands. +[3477.92 --> 3484.80] My heart is yours, my heart is yours. +[3485.10 --> 3491.84] Take it all, take it all, my life in your hands. +[3494.04 --> 3499.70] I give you my life, I give you my cross. +[3499.70 --> 3503.90] Jesus. +[3506.14 --> 3512.88] For you are my love, whatever life falls. +[3512.88 --> 3517.08] Jesus. +[3519.32 --> 3520.08] Jesus. +[3520.08 --> 3523.76] Oh, Jesus. +[3523.76 --> 3524.76] Jesus. +[3524.76 --> 3525.76] Jesus. +[3525.76 --> 3526.76] Jesus. +[3526.76 --> 3527.76] Jesus. +[3527.76 --> 3528.76] Jesus. +[3528.76 --> 3529.76] Jesus. +[3529.76 --> 3531.30] Oh, Jesus. +[3531.30 --> 3531.32] Jesus. +[3534.76 --> 3535.76] programmer +[3535.76 --> 3540.50] take it all +[3541.12 --> 3545.52] take it +[3547.14 --> 3551.54] take it all +[3552.20 --> 3554.62] take it all +[3554.62 --> 3561.70] To Jesus I surrender all +[3561.70 --> 3566.50] To Him I pray for +[3566.50 --> 3571.54] Oh, I will never know +[3571.54 --> 3576.64] And trust Him in His presence +[3576.64 --> 3581.48] There is no love +[3581.48 --> 3588.08] To Jesus I surrender all +[3588.08 --> 3592.52] To Him I pray for +[3592.52 --> 3597.86] Oh, I will never know +[3597.86 --> 3602.96] And trust Him in His presence +[3602.96 --> 3610.90] My heart is yours +[3610.90 --> 3614.34] My heart is yours +[3614.34 --> 3617.74] Take it all, take it all +[3617.74 --> 3620.94] My life in Your hands +[3620.94 --> 3624.42] My heart is yours +[3624.42 --> 3627.78] My heart is yours +[3627.78 --> 3631.18] Take it all, take it all +[3631.18 --> 3635.06] My life in Your hands +[3635.06 --> 3639.12] My heart is yours +[3639.12 --> 3645.06] Take it all, take it all +[3645.06 --> 3647.56] My life in Your hands +[3647.56 --> 3651.06] My heart is yours +[3651.06 --> 3657.04] Take it all, take it all +[3657.04 --> 3660.92] My life in Your hands +[3660.92 --> 3664.98] Take it all, take it all +[3664.98 --> 3666.98] My life in Your hands +[3666.98 --> 3676.92] My life in Your hands +[3676.92 --> 3678.92] My life in Your hands +[3678.92 --> 3686.86] I'd like to take a moment to invite all the kids to come up. If you are age three up to grade four, can come up and join us for a moment. +[3686.86 --> 3704.74] You're five perfect. If you're five, you should come on up. Or six. I'm gonna show you something. So I'm gonna show you something that's gonna introduce us to what we're gonna talk about today in children's worship time. What do you think it might be? +[3704.74 --> 3722.62] No, you can't guess you saw what it is. What might we be talking about in children's worship time? The fruits of the Spirit. That is such a good guess because we were talking about the fruits of the Spirit. And this time we're switching. +[3722.62 --> 3741.28] We're gonna switch to something totally different. So it's like a surprise. Are you ready? I'm gonna show you what we're gonna talk about. Turn around. +[3741.28 --> 3749.42] Mario. Mario. Yeah. Mario. Yeah. You guys all knew Mario is. There's some more people in Mario. +[3750.90 --> 3753.98] Let's see if I can. How about this guy? Do we know who this is? +[3755.12 --> 3759.76] Luigi. Yeah. Very important. And there's one more. My favorite guy in Mario. +[3761.34 --> 3765.64] Yoshi. Yeah. And there's someone else in Mario who's really important. +[3766.44 --> 3770.06] He's a really important guy. I didn't show you a picture of him. Who might that be? +[3771.28 --> 3772.70] Emma? +[3775.10 --> 3781.22] Princess Peach. Yeah. Princess Peach is really important because Mario and Luigi, they're trying to, what are they trying to do for Peach? +[3782.14 --> 3782.46] Malachi? +[3785.74 --> 3791.42] Right. Yeah. Sometimes, yeah. They're trying to save her. But why do they need to save her? They need to save her for a reason. +[3793.80 --> 3800.96] They need to save her from Bowser. That's right. That's the other guy, Bowser. He's kind of like the enemy in Mario, right? +[3800.96 --> 3807.74] He's Mario's enemy. And he's trying to make Mario's life a lot more difficult and stop him from rescuing Princess Peach. +[3808.48 --> 3814.46] So in children's worship time today, we are going to talk about how there is an enemy of God, too, +[3815.00 --> 3819.60] that we call Satan or the devil and how he tries to separate us from God. +[3819.60 --> 3826.34] But we know that in the Bible, we learn in the book of Romans, chapter 8, that nothing can separate us from the love of God, +[3826.76 --> 3829.46] even God's enemy, because God has already won. +[3830.98 --> 3833.84] So that's our topic, our big idea for today. +[3834.22 --> 3838.24] So we're going to, before we learn more about that, we're going to stand up and do our blessing, +[3838.62 --> 3841.18] and then we'll head off to children's worship. +[3841.18 --> 3842.08] See you here. +[3871.18 --> 3878.84] We're going to continue in prayer together. +[3880.64 --> 3888.58] Before we pray, just a couple notes or updates from some of the church family members that we have been praying about. +[3888.58 --> 3899.98] Ellen White continues her stay at Delta Hospital, where she's recovering from a fractured patella +[3899.98 --> 3903.48] and an ache in her chest and back because of a fall. +[3904.00 --> 3907.60] That's pretty bad and pretty debilitating for her. +[3908.78 --> 3913.90] She's having a really hard time there, and we are Ellen's people. +[3913.90 --> 3917.28] In many respects, we are all she has. +[3917.58 --> 3926.04] Her family is in San Francisco, and so a number of us have put a group together that are going out to visit her regularly. +[3926.60 --> 3932.74] If you were moved to write her a card or something like that, there's a box on the wall for the office there. +[3933.16 --> 3934.44] We encourage you to do that. +[3934.54 --> 3941.80] Fill out a card, put it in the box, and then we'll make sure with the regular people who are going out to Delta to visit her that she gets that. +[3941.80 --> 3947.96] Having visited her with my family, I know how much she appreciates that. +[3948.44 --> 3952.06] Put that in front of you and lay that on your heart. +[3953.02 --> 3964.16] As well, we are mourning, and in some respects, we are grateful to God with the DeVries family. +[3964.64 --> 3968.26] Trudy DeVries' mom passed away on Friday morning. +[3968.26 --> 3973.70] She was 97 and had been struggling for a long time. +[3974.18 --> 3979.36] And so Trudy said that she is grateful that her mom now gets to see Jesus. +[3980.32 --> 3990.26] And so we are with you and praying for you, but also wanted to share with everyone here that next Sunday on June 25th, +[3990.26 --> 3997.50] there will be a celebration of life and a memorial for her at 2 p.m. +[3998.04 --> 4001.08] So that will be here at church at 2 p.m. next week Sunday. +[4001.80 --> 4006.86] Those details will be in the midweek memo this week as well, so you have that written there. +[4008.56 --> 4011.10] Let's come to God in our continued prayer this morning. +[4011.10 --> 4025.14] Holy God and Heavenly Father, we continue in prayer together today. +[4025.36 --> 4030.78] We continue in prayer precisely because you are God. +[4031.26 --> 4036.10] Precisely because we cry out to you, Abba, Father. +[4036.10 --> 4044.34] And to you, our Heavenly Father, we come, even on this Father's Day, to give you praise, +[4045.02 --> 4054.60] and to acknowledge who you are, and to proclaim to the darkness in the world and in our hearts the gospel of Jesus Christ. +[4054.60 --> 4061.50] Humbly, we bow before your presence, worshiping your name, +[4061.60 --> 4068.30] joining our voice with the angels and the elders and all who are in heaven and all of creation singing, +[4068.50 --> 4070.40] Holy, Holy, Holy. +[4072.88 --> 4077.56] In this place, Lord God, we come to lift you up. +[4077.68 --> 4083.18] And we come, Lord God, that you might lift us up out of the pit. +[4083.18 --> 4086.52] That you might save us from the grave. +[4086.62 --> 4090.52] That you might restore us to the joy of your salvation. +[4093.88 --> 4096.42] You're overflowing with your love. +[4098.32 --> 4105.34] Fill us with your compassion for the world, and fill us with the power of your Holy Spirit. +[4105.34 --> 4115.40] God, as we ask for your filling presence, we pray that you would be near to those whom we know and love. +[4116.50 --> 4120.64] Be near to Ellen as she continues in the hospital. +[4120.90 --> 4125.14] Give her all that she needs, and encourage her heart, Lord God. +[4125.22 --> 4129.50] Help her to know your nearness and your presence. +[4129.50 --> 4134.04] And help us, her church family, to minister that. +[4135.94 --> 4140.20] Father God, we continue in prayer for those who are recovering. +[4140.62 --> 4148.92] We continue in prayer for those who have received treatment and who are now on the path of convalescing, +[4149.02 --> 4150.58] whether at home or in hospital. +[4150.58 --> 4152.76] And so we pray, Lord God. +[4153.68 --> 4163.34] We pray for the treatments and the journey of healing and wholeness for those, Lord God, who are struggling. +[4164.04 --> 4167.76] We pray that you would be with Elise and give her all that she needs. +[4168.96 --> 4173.62] We pray, Lord God, that you would be with Teenie and give her all that she needs. +[4173.62 --> 4180.20] We pray that you would be with Mina as well and give her all that she needs too. +[4182.50 --> 4192.98] Father, as we come before you, we come as those trusting in your healing hand, trusting in your power to restore, +[4193.20 --> 4195.70] and so bring healing and restoration. +[4195.70 --> 4207.38] God, we pray that you would be with Trudy and with the whole family as they mourn the loss of mother, grandma, great-grandma. +[4207.74 --> 4208.82] They mourn Femi. +[4209.90 --> 4213.36] We thank you, God, for her 97 years. +[4213.52 --> 4215.26] We thank you for her faith. +[4215.68 --> 4221.38] We thank you for the testimony from the family that she now is able to see you more clearly. +[4222.38 --> 4224.02] And we praise your name for that. +[4225.70 --> 4229.76] And still we miss those who pass from our presence. +[4231.28 --> 4236.86] Even as we acknowledge that they have entered into yours more fully than we do here, +[4236.96 --> 4239.22] they see more clearly than we do here. +[4240.82 --> 4246.42] Their absence and our inability to see them is still hard. +[4247.32 --> 4250.46] And so we ask, God, for your presence to sustain. +[4251.08 --> 4254.06] Even as we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, +[4254.06 --> 4258.42] may we fear no evil for you are with us, +[4259.02 --> 4261.42] your rod and your staff to comfort us. +[4264.82 --> 4267.60] God, during this season of life, +[4267.76 --> 4276.64] we are also mindful that the school year is ending for elementary and middle and high school kids among us. +[4276.64 --> 4279.50] And so we pray for that year to finish well. +[4280.70 --> 4287.60] We know also that this coming week there are graduation ceremonies for a number of those present here. +[4287.72 --> 4292.10] We pray that you would bless those events and bless those circumstances in life +[4292.10 --> 4300.48] and bless those people who are beginning a new season of their young lives. +[4300.52 --> 4307.60] Whether that's moving into high school after this summer or moving into college or university or into the workforce in some way, +[4307.74 --> 4311.28] Lord God, we pray that you would be near to them +[4311.28 --> 4315.18] and that they would acknowledge you both in their celebrations of this achievement +[4315.18 --> 4318.76] and also in the days, weeks, months, and years to come. +[4320.20 --> 4325.66] To that end, Father God, we pray as well for the young people who are in pastor's class right now, +[4325.78 --> 4328.66] giving them the opportunity to discern their faith +[4328.66 --> 4331.28] and to discern through asking questions. +[4331.28 --> 4335.14] As we wonder together about professions of faith, +[4335.56 --> 4339.18] we pray, Lord, that you would speak clearly to their hearts +[4339.18 --> 4342.08] and that they would know who you are +[4342.08 --> 4345.32] and would give themselves over to you in fullness. +[4347.58 --> 4350.12] Holy Father, as we come now to your word, +[4350.22 --> 4353.54] we pray that you would bless us in the hearing of it, +[4353.72 --> 4357.00] bless us in the proclaiming of it, +[4357.00 --> 4360.88] and send us out in the power of your spirit +[4360.88 --> 4365.12] to live faithful lives as servants of Jesus Christ. +[4365.64 --> 4367.36] It is in his name that we pray. +[4368.18 --> 4368.54] Amen. +[4387.00 --> 4397.72] We will continue with our reading and our work through Romans. +[4398.80 --> 4403.64] We will read only two verses this morning, Romans 8. +[4404.22 --> 4407.56] We're going to read verse 28 to 30. +[4408.58 --> 4410.06] So three verses, I guess, technically. +[4412.72 --> 4414.90] I clarified. I got it. Thanks, Aaron. +[4417.00 --> 4424.06] All right, Romans 8. +[4424.68 --> 4428.06] Let's read this together. +[4430.56 --> 4437.32] We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, +[4437.90 --> 4440.36] who have been called according to his purpose. +[4441.24 --> 4444.82] For those God foreknew, he also predestined +[4444.82 --> 4447.28] to be conformed to the image of his Son, +[4447.90 --> 4451.36] that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. +[4452.32 --> 4454.78] And those he predestined, he also called. +[4455.56 --> 4457.92] Those he called, he also justified. +[4458.58 --> 4462.18] Those he justified, he also glorified. +[4463.14 --> 4464.40] This is the word of the Lord. +[4464.40 --> 4476.28] Very intentionally this morning, +[4476.46 --> 4481.36] we have been practicing prayer together +[4481.36 --> 4484.82] as part of our worship. +[4484.82 --> 4491.92] One of the questions that people ask me all the time +[4491.92 --> 4495.70] is, if God is sovereign, +[4496.28 --> 4498.20] that is, if he is in control of everything, +[4498.38 --> 4499.70] why should I pray? +[4500.98 --> 4503.16] What's the point of prayer at all? +[4503.16 --> 4509.20] And, connected to that, +[4509.42 --> 4512.48] and grounding us further in Romans 8, +[4513.54 --> 4515.26] what do we do, +[4515.36 --> 4516.78] or what do we pray, +[4517.54 --> 4519.00] when our words fail us? +[4520.74 --> 4522.48] Right, when things are so troubled, +[4522.78 --> 4523.84] or broken, +[4524.14 --> 4525.84] that you don't even know what to pray. +[4527.36 --> 4529.36] Now, in the section before our reading, +[4529.46 --> 4531.28] we looked at it in detail last week, +[4531.28 --> 4532.48] and I encourage you, if you weren't here, +[4532.54 --> 4534.14] you can check that online. +[4534.84 --> 4536.00] But in the section before, +[4536.40 --> 4537.76] Paul writes, he says, +[4538.02 --> 4539.94] we do not know what to pray for, +[4540.06 --> 4543.78] but the Spirit himself intercedes for us +[4543.78 --> 4545.72] through wordless groans. +[4548.06 --> 4550.88] And so, the guttural groan +[4550.88 --> 4554.04] is the prayer of a faithful mother +[4554.04 --> 4555.66] whose child is in the hospital. +[4557.30 --> 4558.98] The moan for mercy +[4558.98 --> 4561.52] is the cry of a broken spirit +[4561.52 --> 4563.62] who longs to feel whole +[4563.62 --> 4565.14] and at home in their body. +[4566.56 --> 4569.48] And the long exhale of exasperation +[4569.48 --> 4570.68] is the friend +[4570.68 --> 4572.30] at the end of her capacity +[4572.30 --> 4573.62] to handle life. +[4576.28 --> 4580.22] Those groans and moans +[4580.22 --> 4583.18] and exasperated exhales, +[4583.44 --> 4585.40] those turned into prayer, +[4585.88 --> 4587.56] are what the Holy Spirit does. +[4588.98 --> 4590.42] But, +[4590.90 --> 4592.92] here's the thing, +[4593.60 --> 4596.16] when you're in that moment, +[4597.54 --> 4598.94] when that's all you have, +[4600.08 --> 4602.66] it sure doesn't feel like +[4602.66 --> 4605.06] the Spirit is at work. +[4606.92 --> 4607.74] And so, +[4608.22 --> 4611.08] when my hope +[4611.08 --> 4614.52] doesn't match my feelings, +[4614.52 --> 4617.58] how can I have confidence? +[4619.84 --> 4622.04] What is the source of my joy +[4622.04 --> 4623.72] and my confidence, +[4624.22 --> 4625.14] even when, +[4625.24 --> 4627.30] perhaps even especially when, +[4627.44 --> 4628.80] you don't feel it +[4628.80 --> 4630.72] or you can't see it +[4630.72 --> 4631.92] in this life? +[4633.66 --> 4634.94] That's the question +[4634.94 --> 4636.88] I want to begin with +[4636.88 --> 4638.14] this morning. +[4639.20 --> 4640.46] When my feelings +[4640.46 --> 4641.98] don't match my hope, +[4641.98 --> 4644.66] how can I have confidence? +[4647.30 --> 4647.80] Now, +[4647.84 --> 4649.04] the answer to this question, +[4649.82 --> 4652.64] the answer to this question +[4652.64 --> 4653.66] is a truth +[4653.66 --> 4655.30] of who God is +[4655.30 --> 4657.18] and what God does +[4657.18 --> 4658.74] because of who He is. +[4660.02 --> 4661.04] And I know that +[4661.04 --> 4662.16] for some of you, +[4662.26 --> 4663.40] what I'm about to say +[4663.40 --> 4666.34] is going to sound obvious. +[4666.34 --> 4668.38] and I acknowledge that +[4668.38 --> 4670.24] and yet, +[4670.68 --> 4672.20] I want you to hear it +[4672.20 --> 4674.74] and I want you to journey with me. +[4675.28 --> 4675.80] Here it is. +[4677.44 --> 4679.72] The truth of who God is +[4679.72 --> 4680.96] and what He does +[4680.96 --> 4681.70] in the world +[4681.70 --> 4684.28] is not contingent upon +[4684.28 --> 4685.68] us believing it +[4685.68 --> 4687.36] or believing Him. +[4688.88 --> 4689.94] Let me put it another way. +[4690.44 --> 4692.16] It is not required +[4692.16 --> 4693.30] that you feel +[4693.30 --> 4694.50] God's presence +[4694.50 --> 4695.68] or see +[4695.68 --> 4697.12] God working +[4697.12 --> 4698.02] for Him +[4698.02 --> 4699.38] to be actually present +[4699.38 --> 4701.14] and actually working. +[4702.54 --> 4703.46] Let me illustrate +[4703.46 --> 4704.68] what I mean +[4704.68 --> 4705.66] and what's going on here. +[4706.48 --> 4707.18] How many of you +[4707.18 --> 4708.08] know the story +[4708.08 --> 4708.82] of Peter Pan +[4708.82 --> 4711.20] or if you grew up +[4711.20 --> 4711.80] in the 90s, +[4711.84 --> 4712.30] remember the movie +[4712.30 --> 4712.62] Hook +[4712.62 --> 4713.68] with Robin Williams, +[4713.94 --> 4714.96] one of the best movies +[4714.96 --> 4715.48] ever made? +[4717.02 --> 4717.22] Now, +[4717.28 --> 4718.48] in the original +[4718.48 --> 4719.64] stage production +[4719.64 --> 4720.74] of Peter Pan, +[4720.74 --> 4722.42] there is a scene +[4722.42 --> 4723.50] where Tinkerbell, +[4723.70 --> 4725.44] who's the magic mini fairy, +[4725.90 --> 4726.94] where she dies +[4726.94 --> 4729.32] and the only thing +[4729.32 --> 4730.52] that revives her +[4730.52 --> 4732.60] is belief in her. +[4733.36 --> 4733.68] Right? +[4733.72 --> 4734.98] You have to really believe +[4734.98 --> 4735.96] that she is alive +[4735.96 --> 4737.18] and that she'll come back +[4737.18 --> 4738.04] to life in the play. +[4738.92 --> 4739.50] And so, +[4739.66 --> 4740.74] it's an audience +[4740.74 --> 4741.84] interactive moment +[4741.84 --> 4742.60] in the play +[4742.60 --> 4744.48] that when she's dying there, +[4744.58 --> 4745.24] you're encouraged +[4745.24 --> 4745.92] to clap +[4745.92 --> 4746.90] and to cheer +[4746.90 --> 4748.18] and to call out, +[4748.50 --> 4748.74] Tink, +[4748.84 --> 4749.48] come back! +[4749.48 --> 4751.36] And the louder you get, +[4751.44 --> 4752.18] the louder you get, +[4752.32 --> 4752.84] finally, +[4753.32 --> 4754.48] the actor on stage +[4754.48 --> 4754.78] says, +[4754.88 --> 4755.04] okay, +[4755.16 --> 4755.94] you've reached enough +[4755.94 --> 4756.70] of a fever pitch +[4756.70 --> 4758.16] and Tink comes back. +[4760.24 --> 4760.72] Now, +[4760.88 --> 4762.76] it's a pretty raucous experience +[4762.76 --> 4763.84] and it's pretty cool +[4763.84 --> 4764.54] to see. +[4766.12 --> 4767.90] Their belief in her +[4767.90 --> 4769.68] brings her back. +[4772.16 --> 4772.32] Now, +[4773.08 --> 4773.60] psychologists +[4773.60 --> 4774.96] and philosophers +[4774.96 --> 4776.56] and theologians alike +[4776.56 --> 4777.88] have taken this idea +[4777.88 --> 4779.46] and they've made it, +[4779.68 --> 4780.44] they've given a name +[4780.44 --> 4781.64] to a concept by it. +[4781.90 --> 4782.38] It's called +[4782.38 --> 4783.70] the Tinkerbell effect. +[4785.28 --> 4787.12] And the Tinkerbell effect +[4787.12 --> 4788.20] is the idea +[4788.20 --> 4789.96] that something exists +[4789.96 --> 4791.50] only because +[4791.50 --> 4793.14] people believe in it. +[4795.54 --> 4796.48] Neil Gaiman, +[4797.16 --> 4799.30] who's an American author, +[4799.42 --> 4800.80] he plays with this idea +[4800.80 --> 4801.72] in his book, +[4801.84 --> 4802.80] American Gods. +[4802.80 --> 4804.88] It's a fiction book +[4804.88 --> 4805.60] that talks about +[4805.60 --> 4806.72] how belief +[4806.72 --> 4808.04] in the old gods, +[4808.38 --> 4809.54] like Odin and Zeus +[4809.54 --> 4810.70] and the different manifestations, +[4811.18 --> 4811.94] is fading +[4811.94 --> 4813.46] and so, +[4814.04 --> 4814.38] therefore, +[4814.60 --> 4815.56] is their power. +[4816.94 --> 4817.14] Right? +[4817.18 --> 4817.80] And it's fading +[4817.80 --> 4818.54] because there's +[4818.54 --> 4819.76] these new gods +[4819.76 --> 4820.72] in Gaiman's book +[4820.72 --> 4821.60] of technology +[4821.60 --> 4822.34] and media +[4822.34 --> 4823.24] and progress +[4823.24 --> 4824.18] who are gaining +[4824.18 --> 4825.00] more strength. +[4826.38 --> 4826.58] Now, +[4826.68 --> 4828.36] in Neil Gaiman's book, +[4828.48 --> 4829.26] it's attention +[4829.26 --> 4830.50] and time +[4830.50 --> 4831.66] that are the metrics +[4831.66 --> 4832.56] of belief. +[4833.52 --> 4833.76] So, +[4833.84 --> 4834.58] where you place +[4834.58 --> 4835.72] your attention +[4835.72 --> 4836.66] and to what +[4836.66 --> 4838.26] we give our time +[4838.26 --> 4839.54] is the expression +[4839.54 --> 4840.44] of belief +[4840.44 --> 4841.32] that literally +[4841.32 --> 4842.74] creates a God +[4842.74 --> 4844.12] in Gaiman's world. +[4846.00 --> 4846.42] And so, +[4847.10 --> 4848.40] when I say +[4848.40 --> 4850.18] that the truth +[4850.18 --> 4851.58] of who God is +[4851.58 --> 4853.02] is not contingent +[4853.02 --> 4854.42] upon our believing +[4854.42 --> 4855.02] Him +[4855.02 --> 4856.84] or believing in Him, +[4857.62 --> 4857.86] right, +[4857.94 --> 4859.10] most of us, +[4859.32 --> 4860.28] at least here, +[4860.50 --> 4862.12] know that that is true. +[4863.22 --> 4863.40] Right? +[4863.44 --> 4864.00] Most of us +[4864.00 --> 4865.08] would profess, +[4865.32 --> 4865.82] maybe we wouldn't +[4865.82 --> 4867.08] use exactly these words, +[4867.22 --> 4868.24] but that the God +[4868.24 --> 4868.80] of the Bible +[4868.80 --> 4870.04] is the only truly +[4870.04 --> 4871.46] non-contingent being +[4871.46 --> 4872.26] in the universe. +[4873.64 --> 4873.86] Right? +[4873.94 --> 4874.46] By Him +[4874.46 --> 4875.20] and through Him +[4875.20 --> 4876.08] and for Him +[4876.08 --> 4877.62] all things are created. +[4877.80 --> 4878.38] In Him +[4878.38 --> 4879.22] all things +[4879.22 --> 4880.12] hold together. +[4880.52 --> 4881.42] Our being +[4881.42 --> 4882.86] is only possible +[4882.86 --> 4884.34] in His being +[4884.34 --> 4885.86] or by His being. +[4886.18 --> 4886.86] And in fact, +[4887.04 --> 4887.86] we can go so far +[4887.86 --> 4888.20] as to say +[4888.20 --> 4889.82] that this is definitional +[4889.82 --> 4890.62] to God +[4890.62 --> 4891.40] being God. +[4892.72 --> 4892.96] Right? +[4892.96 --> 4894.04] For God to be +[4894.04 --> 4894.70] God, +[4894.80 --> 4895.22] Yahweh, +[4895.38 --> 4896.86] I am who I am, +[4896.98 --> 4898.00] this must be +[4898.00 --> 4898.96] true of Him. +[4900.58 --> 4901.26] And yet, +[4901.78 --> 4903.78] when things +[4903.78 --> 4904.96] get really hard, +[4906.24 --> 4907.06] when we enter +[4907.06 --> 4908.88] into sufferings +[4908.88 --> 4909.56] and trial +[4909.56 --> 4910.44] and struggles, +[4910.66 --> 4912.24] we think about God +[4912.24 --> 4913.70] more like Tinkerbell +[4913.70 --> 4915.46] than we do +[4915.46 --> 4916.20] the God of the Bible. +[4916.20 --> 4918.48] here's what I mean. +[4919.58 --> 4920.78] When our feelings +[4920.78 --> 4921.52] about God +[4921.52 --> 4922.62] or the lack +[4922.62 --> 4923.30] of feelings +[4923.30 --> 4924.38] about God +[4924.38 --> 4925.76] determine +[4925.76 --> 4927.20] whether or not +[4927.20 --> 4928.10] we think God +[4928.10 --> 4928.86] is present +[4928.86 --> 4929.86] or doing something +[4929.86 --> 4931.10] in our circumstances, +[4931.10 --> 4932.14] we're thinking +[4932.14 --> 4932.70] about God +[4932.70 --> 4933.32] like Tinkerbell. +[4935.00 --> 4935.72] And so, +[4935.82 --> 4936.20] when people +[4936.20 --> 4937.54] say things like, +[4938.12 --> 4939.10] I can't accept +[4939.10 --> 4939.68] a God +[4939.68 --> 4940.38] who would let +[4940.38 --> 4941.00] bad things +[4941.00 --> 4941.96] happen to good people. +[4942.58 --> 4943.42] Or when people +[4943.42 --> 4944.36] say things like, +[4944.36 --> 4945.54] if God didn't +[4945.54 --> 4946.38] want me to be +[4946.38 --> 4946.98] this way, +[4947.08 --> 4947.48] He wouldn't +[4947.48 --> 4948.16] have made me +[4948.16 --> 4948.74] this way. +[4949.68 --> 4950.20] Or, +[4950.40 --> 4951.78] if God is real, +[4951.92 --> 4952.40] He must have +[4952.40 --> 4953.18] abandoned me +[4953.18 --> 4954.14] or He hates me +[4954.14 --> 4954.96] because I don't +[4954.96 --> 4955.48] see Him, +[4955.56 --> 4956.64] I don't hear Him, +[4956.76 --> 4957.80] and I don't feel Him. +[4959.12 --> 4960.12] We could go on and on. +[4960.20 --> 4961.02] There are so many +[4961.02 --> 4961.88] examples of how +[4961.88 --> 4962.90] people today +[4962.90 --> 4963.98] in this world, +[4964.30 --> 4965.26] how even we +[4965.26 --> 4966.18] sometimes, +[4966.52 --> 4966.74] right, +[4967.04 --> 4969.54] think and operate +[4969.54 --> 4970.28] out of this way. +[4970.68 --> 4971.64] I'm convinced, +[4971.82 --> 4972.10] actually, +[4972.22 --> 4973.80] that one of the reasons +[4973.80 --> 4974.80] that so many +[4974.80 --> 4976.34] people in +[4976.34 --> 4977.14] today's world +[4977.14 --> 4977.82] are leaving +[4977.82 --> 4978.60] church or +[4978.60 --> 4979.46] leaving Christianity +[4979.46 --> 4980.34] that one of the +[4980.34 --> 4980.92] reasons that +[4980.92 --> 4982.06] the demographic +[4982.06 --> 4983.12] category of +[4983.12 --> 4983.78] nuns, +[4983.78 --> 4985.54] N-O-N-E-S, +[4985.62 --> 4985.96] that it's people +[4985.96 --> 4986.50] who profess +[4986.50 --> 4987.48] no religious +[4987.48 --> 4987.92] belief, +[4988.34 --> 4989.08] that that demographic +[4989.08 --> 4990.28] category is climbing +[4990.28 --> 4991.64] in the world +[4991.64 --> 4992.86] today is because +[4992.86 --> 4994.30] all they ever knew +[4994.30 --> 4995.36] or all they ever +[4995.36 --> 4996.28] thought about God +[4996.28 --> 4997.26] was actually a +[4997.26 --> 4998.02] Tinkerbell God +[4998.02 --> 4999.90] or a Neil Gaiman +[4999.90 --> 5000.32] God +[5000.32 --> 5001.80] or a +[5001.80 --> 5002.30] genie +[5002.30 --> 5002.84] God. +[5003.80 --> 5004.66] Right? +[5004.72 --> 5005.78] And when belief +[5005.78 --> 5006.74] in God +[5006.74 --> 5007.66] is required +[5007.66 --> 5008.56] for God +[5008.56 --> 5009.56] to exist, +[5010.00 --> 5011.22] all of a sudden, +[5011.36 --> 5012.08] if you have doubts +[5012.08 --> 5012.90] or if you have +[5012.90 --> 5013.48] questions, +[5013.96 --> 5014.08] right, +[5014.12 --> 5014.76] these aren't just +[5014.76 --> 5015.98] opportunities to grow. +[5016.36 --> 5017.08] This becomes an +[5017.08 --> 5018.34] existential crisis +[5018.34 --> 5020.36] because God's not +[5020.36 --> 5020.84] even real. +[5022.44 --> 5022.62] Right? +[5022.66 --> 5023.66] When your commitment +[5023.66 --> 5024.28] to God +[5024.28 --> 5025.66] is determined +[5025.66 --> 5026.72] by what you give +[5026.72 --> 5027.74] attention to +[5027.74 --> 5028.76] or what you give +[5028.76 --> 5029.68] your time to, +[5030.18 --> 5031.62] you quickly find +[5031.62 --> 5033.00] that the distractions +[5033.00 --> 5034.18] and the things +[5034.18 --> 5034.88] of this world +[5034.88 --> 5035.38] have a really +[5035.38 --> 5036.40] strong allure. +[5036.56 --> 5037.18] They have a pull +[5037.18 --> 5037.82] on your heart +[5037.82 --> 5038.98] and that allure, +[5039.14 --> 5039.84] no matter how many +[5039.84 --> 5041.20] times it ultimately +[5041.20 --> 5041.82] fails you, +[5041.88 --> 5042.64] it still proves +[5042.64 --> 5043.34] strong enough +[5043.34 --> 5044.08] over and over +[5044.08 --> 5044.70] and over again +[5044.70 --> 5045.26] to pull your +[5045.26 --> 5045.94] attention away, +[5046.20 --> 5046.98] to pull your time +[5046.98 --> 5047.32] away. +[5048.82 --> 5049.70] And so you lose +[5049.70 --> 5051.42] sight of the God +[5051.42 --> 5051.90] of the Bible +[5051.90 --> 5053.28] and then eventually +[5053.28 --> 5054.14] you have no time +[5054.14 --> 5054.64] for God. +[5055.00 --> 5055.48] You have no time +[5055.48 --> 5056.00] for church +[5056.00 --> 5056.70] or for the Bible +[5056.70 --> 5058.24] or for reading, +[5058.44 --> 5058.96] for praying. +[5060.34 --> 5061.00] And then lastly, +[5061.20 --> 5062.80] if we approach God +[5062.80 --> 5063.94] like a genie +[5063.94 --> 5064.70] from the bottle +[5064.70 --> 5065.86] where we ask Him +[5065.86 --> 5067.08] our wishes, +[5067.22 --> 5068.24] maybe we go through +[5068.24 --> 5069.34] the right motions +[5069.34 --> 5070.14] of being ready +[5070.14 --> 5070.76] to ask Him +[5070.76 --> 5071.38] or made ready +[5071.38 --> 5072.06] to ask Him +[5072.06 --> 5073.06] and then He +[5073.06 --> 5073.86] doesn't give them +[5073.86 --> 5074.46] to us. +[5074.94 --> 5075.52] I mean, +[5075.56 --> 5076.12] no matter how many +[5076.12 --> 5077.54] times we watch +[5077.54 --> 5078.48] Aladdin or see +[5078.48 --> 5079.20] other movies +[5079.20 --> 5080.48] with genies in it, +[5080.54 --> 5081.20] there are modern +[5081.20 --> 5082.24] parables that tell us +[5082.24 --> 5083.08] that asking wishes +[5083.08 --> 5083.90] is a complicated +[5083.90 --> 5085.26] matter because your +[5085.26 --> 5085.88] view is limited. +[5085.88 --> 5086.50] You can't see +[5086.50 --> 5087.06] the whole picture +[5087.06 --> 5087.66] and so something +[5087.66 --> 5088.58] always goes wrong. +[5088.80 --> 5089.48] No matter how many +[5089.48 --> 5090.52] times we see that, +[5090.86 --> 5091.62] when our prayers +[5091.62 --> 5092.74] don't go answered, +[5093.54 --> 5095.04] we think either +[5095.04 --> 5096.60] God didn't hear me, +[5097.42 --> 5098.52] God didn't care, +[5099.26 --> 5100.30] or God's not there. +[5102.94 --> 5104.02] Now all of these +[5104.02 --> 5105.42] modern approaches +[5105.42 --> 5106.54] to God, +[5107.72 --> 5108.72] and maybe you hear +[5108.72 --> 5109.22] them from people +[5109.22 --> 5109.82] who won't use +[5109.82 --> 5110.68] the name God +[5110.68 --> 5111.74] or the word God, +[5112.20 --> 5112.42] right? +[5112.46 --> 5113.02] Maybe you'll hear +[5113.02 --> 5113.82] people talk about +[5113.82 --> 5114.58] like putting it out +[5114.58 --> 5115.24] in the universe. +[5115.88 --> 5116.14] Right? +[5116.16 --> 5117.42] Or asking the universe +[5117.42 --> 5118.62] to give me something +[5118.62 --> 5119.12] in return. +[5119.22 --> 5119.90] Maybe they talk about +[5119.90 --> 5120.72] some sort of ultimate +[5120.72 --> 5121.58] reality. +[5122.08 --> 5123.30] All of these approaches, +[5124.00 --> 5125.10] to be clear, +[5125.18 --> 5125.92] are fundamentally +[5125.92 --> 5127.74] pagan or neo-pagan. +[5129.32 --> 5130.28] They're not Christian, +[5130.38 --> 5130.80] at least not +[5130.80 --> 5131.38] Christianity +[5131.38 --> 5132.02] or the Bible. +[5133.30 --> 5134.02] These approaches +[5134.02 --> 5136.08] are transactional. +[5137.04 --> 5138.02] They're not worshipful. +[5139.16 --> 5139.88] They're consumeristic, +[5140.98 --> 5142.28] not submissive +[5142.28 --> 5143.78] to who God is. +[5143.78 --> 5144.90] And they're rooted +[5144.90 --> 5146.04] in an idea of God +[5146.04 --> 5146.54] that says, +[5146.86 --> 5148.10] if God is real, +[5148.50 --> 5149.56] His ways +[5149.56 --> 5150.82] and His work +[5150.82 --> 5151.36] in the world +[5151.36 --> 5152.60] must be accessible +[5152.60 --> 5153.14] to me. +[5154.54 --> 5154.76] Right? +[5154.78 --> 5155.06] They're rooted +[5155.06 --> 5155.48] in an idea +[5155.48 --> 5155.78] that says, +[5155.96 --> 5156.88] if God is good, +[5156.94 --> 5158.02] it must be in ways +[5158.02 --> 5159.02] that I agree with. +[5160.14 --> 5161.12] Or that if God +[5161.12 --> 5162.38] is active in the world, +[5162.42 --> 5163.42] it must be in ways +[5163.42 --> 5164.38] known to me, +[5164.50 --> 5165.58] ways that I can understand. +[5165.58 --> 5167.64] And again, +[5169.34 --> 5170.90] few of us +[5170.90 --> 5171.64] here +[5171.64 --> 5173.00] this morning +[5173.00 --> 5174.34] would be so bold +[5174.34 --> 5175.58] to put it that clearly. +[5176.94 --> 5177.94] Few of us +[5177.94 --> 5179.16] have the self-awareness +[5179.16 --> 5179.96] to see +[5179.96 --> 5180.84] that we're operating +[5180.84 --> 5181.94] out of that kind of frame. +[5182.96 --> 5185.00] But most all of us, +[5185.64 --> 5187.04] myself first among us, +[5187.58 --> 5188.86] have done it +[5188.86 --> 5189.64] at one point or another. +[5189.64 --> 5191.74] especially, +[5192.44 --> 5193.66] especially when things +[5193.66 --> 5194.10] are hard. +[5194.66 --> 5195.62] Especially when we're +[5195.62 --> 5196.06] in the midst +[5196.06 --> 5197.04] of suffering. +[5198.84 --> 5199.42] So instead, +[5200.14 --> 5200.92] what does Paul +[5200.92 --> 5202.30] want us to see +[5202.30 --> 5203.46] and to know? +[5204.32 --> 5205.30] Instead of a +[5205.30 --> 5206.56] Tinkerbell approach +[5206.56 --> 5207.14] to God, +[5207.36 --> 5208.32] we are reminded +[5208.32 --> 5209.00] and encouraged +[5209.00 --> 5210.60] to see God's sovereignty +[5210.60 --> 5213.04] in and over the world. +[5214.34 --> 5214.46] Now, +[5214.56 --> 5214.90] sovereignty, +[5215.04 --> 5215.36] I get it. +[5215.38 --> 5215.86] It's one of those +[5215.86 --> 5216.62] church words, +[5216.70 --> 5216.94] really, +[5217.18 --> 5218.06] that you might not +[5218.06 --> 5219.04] be familiar with. +[5219.04 --> 5220.34] But in the word +[5220.34 --> 5220.88] sovereignty, +[5221.22 --> 5221.78] you might hear +[5221.78 --> 5222.32] sovereign. +[5223.30 --> 5224.18] Sovereign refers +[5224.18 --> 5225.12] to a monarch +[5225.12 --> 5227.22] and to royal rule. +[5228.02 --> 5228.76] And so sovereignty +[5228.76 --> 5230.44] is the exercise +[5230.44 --> 5231.58] of the sovereign. +[5231.82 --> 5232.84] It's the exercise +[5232.84 --> 5234.74] of the royal rule. +[5235.44 --> 5236.06] And so when you're +[5236.06 --> 5236.52] talking about +[5236.52 --> 5237.66] God's sovereignty, +[5238.36 --> 5239.36] sovereignty is the +[5239.36 --> 5240.96] exercise of God's +[5240.96 --> 5242.04] royal rule. +[5242.20 --> 5243.26] It is his will +[5243.26 --> 5244.32] in the world. +[5244.58 --> 5245.68] And God's will +[5245.68 --> 5246.82] as sovereign +[5246.82 --> 5248.18] rules the world +[5248.18 --> 5249.02] and history +[5249.02 --> 5250.18] from the greatest +[5250.18 --> 5251.46] events right down +[5251.46 --> 5252.16] to the least. +[5252.80 --> 5254.18] God's will +[5254.18 --> 5254.94] and rule +[5254.94 --> 5256.22] upholds the universe +[5256.22 --> 5256.94] from the most +[5256.94 --> 5258.30] cosmic scope +[5258.30 --> 5259.68] to the tiniest +[5259.68 --> 5260.84] atomic detail. +[5262.44 --> 5264.40] And right there, +[5265.40 --> 5266.68] right there +[5266.68 --> 5268.86] is your confidence. +[5269.82 --> 5270.58] Right there +[5270.58 --> 5272.26] is your hope. +[5273.02 --> 5273.44] Right here +[5273.44 --> 5274.56] is your hope +[5274.56 --> 5275.70] in times of trial +[5275.70 --> 5277.16] and suffering. +[5278.38 --> 5279.18] Because if God +[5279.18 --> 5279.88] is sovereign, +[5280.06 --> 5280.72] and I believe +[5280.72 --> 5281.48] that he is, +[5281.82 --> 5283.04] if God is sovereign, +[5283.18 --> 5283.86] then whatever you +[5283.86 --> 5284.84] believe about him +[5284.84 --> 5285.42] or don't, +[5285.96 --> 5286.84] whatever you feel +[5286.84 --> 5287.58] towards him +[5287.58 --> 5288.36] or don't, +[5288.58 --> 5289.30] whatever attention +[5289.30 --> 5289.88] or time +[5289.88 --> 5290.46] or worship +[5290.46 --> 5291.44] you give him +[5291.44 --> 5292.22] or don't, +[5292.50 --> 5293.46] he doesn't need +[5293.46 --> 5294.48] any of it +[5294.48 --> 5295.50] for him +[5295.50 --> 5296.40] to be +[5296.40 --> 5297.54] for you. +[5298.38 --> 5299.44] For him to be +[5299.44 --> 5300.86] working on your behalf. +[5301.34 --> 5301.92] For him to be +[5301.92 --> 5303.36] guiding all of history +[5303.36 --> 5304.76] to his ends, +[5305.12 --> 5305.86] his glory +[5305.86 --> 5306.84] and the glory +[5306.84 --> 5308.22] revealed to us. +[5308.38 --> 5309.44] That's the confidence +[5309.44 --> 5310.52] of verse 28 +[5310.52 --> 5311.92] of Romans 8. +[5312.28 --> 5313.18] We know +[5313.18 --> 5314.92] that in all things +[5314.92 --> 5315.76] God works +[5315.76 --> 5316.60] for the good +[5316.60 --> 5317.44] of those +[5317.44 --> 5318.72] who love him, +[5319.32 --> 5320.24] who have been called +[5320.24 --> 5321.82] according to his purpose. +[5323.44 --> 5324.46] I want us to see +[5324.46 --> 5325.22] a couple things +[5325.22 --> 5326.44] that we're going +[5326.44 --> 5327.20] to zero in on. +[5327.84 --> 5328.40] First, +[5329.40 --> 5331.08] we know +[5331.08 --> 5333.64] for Paul +[5333.64 --> 5334.78] and for Christians, +[5335.34 --> 5336.42] this is something +[5336.42 --> 5338.12] we know. +[5339.32 --> 5339.50] Now, +[5339.52 --> 5340.04] in the Bible, +[5340.78 --> 5341.22] belief +[5341.22 --> 5342.52] and knowledge, +[5343.32 --> 5343.70] faith +[5343.70 --> 5344.82] and knowing +[5344.82 --> 5346.32] are not +[5346.32 --> 5347.54] put in opposition +[5347.54 --> 5348.30] to each other. +[5349.42 --> 5350.80] That's a modern invention. +[5351.66 --> 5351.78] Right? +[5351.82 --> 5352.70] The sort of dichotomy +[5352.70 --> 5353.18] that exists +[5353.18 --> 5353.90] between faith +[5353.90 --> 5354.90] and science +[5354.90 --> 5356.06] as ways of knowing +[5356.06 --> 5356.88] in the world today +[5356.88 --> 5357.92] does not exist +[5357.92 --> 5358.58] in the Bible. +[5358.58 --> 5360.02] And so, +[5360.30 --> 5360.62] yes, +[5360.80 --> 5361.52] by faith +[5361.52 --> 5362.58] we believe. +[5362.72 --> 5362.80] Right? +[5362.84 --> 5363.52] We know +[5363.52 --> 5364.52] that God works +[5364.52 --> 5365.16] all things +[5365.16 --> 5365.86] for good. +[5365.94 --> 5366.52] All things. +[5367.42 --> 5368.46] But the bigger point +[5368.46 --> 5369.32] there is that +[5369.32 --> 5370.88] you're believing +[5370.88 --> 5371.74] that, +[5371.96 --> 5373.20] you're knowing, +[5373.36 --> 5373.64] right, +[5373.90 --> 5375.84] that isn't required +[5375.84 --> 5377.86] for it to be true. +[5379.14 --> 5380.18] Does that make sense? +[5381.08 --> 5381.90] Am I being clear +[5381.90 --> 5382.74] on that? +[5382.80 --> 5382.92] Right? +[5382.98 --> 5383.78] You can know +[5383.78 --> 5384.46] that it's true +[5384.46 --> 5385.24] even when you don't +[5385.24 --> 5385.94] believe it's true. +[5387.96 --> 5388.36] Right? +[5388.38 --> 5388.94] It's true +[5388.94 --> 5391.22] because of who God is, +[5392.02 --> 5393.16] not because of what +[5393.16 --> 5395.20] you may or may not feel. +[5396.96 --> 5397.20] Now, +[5398.06 --> 5403.20] I need you to hear +[5403.20 --> 5406.34] how immeasurably +[5406.34 --> 5407.14] comforting +[5407.14 --> 5408.62] that is. +[5410.68 --> 5410.88] Right? +[5410.88 --> 5412.04] The truth is +[5412.04 --> 5413.54] that even +[5413.54 --> 5414.98] when I cannot +[5414.98 --> 5415.86] believe +[5415.86 --> 5417.26] that God +[5417.26 --> 5417.90] is with me, +[5418.16 --> 5418.84] even when +[5418.84 --> 5419.62] the darkness +[5419.62 --> 5421.26] is so overwhelming +[5421.26 --> 5422.32] I can't see +[5422.32 --> 5422.92] anything else, +[5423.20 --> 5423.90] even when +[5423.90 --> 5425.00] the waves +[5425.00 --> 5425.70] and the breakers +[5425.70 --> 5426.36] are crashing +[5426.36 --> 5427.04] over me, +[5427.38 --> 5427.98] even when +[5427.98 --> 5429.42] it is physically +[5429.42 --> 5430.50] impossible +[5430.50 --> 5431.76] for me to believe +[5431.76 --> 5433.04] that God is here +[5433.04 --> 5433.62] and that God +[5433.62 --> 5434.14] is good, +[5434.44 --> 5435.54] He is here +[5435.54 --> 5436.90] and He is good. +[5436.90 --> 5440.58] It is true +[5440.58 --> 5441.64] no matter +[5441.64 --> 5442.56] what +[5442.56 --> 5443.90] is going on. +[5450.20 --> 5450.98] Precisely +[5450.98 --> 5451.98] when you can't +[5451.98 --> 5453.42] see Him +[5453.42 --> 5455.74] is when you need +[5455.74 --> 5456.46] Him the most +[5456.46 --> 5458.40] and you can +[5458.40 --> 5459.22] know +[5459.22 --> 5460.50] that He +[5460.50 --> 5461.72] is +[5461.72 --> 5462.68] there. +[5462.68 --> 5462.78] There. +[5462.78 --> 5467.36] Second, +[5468.14 --> 5468.88] we know +[5468.88 --> 5469.60] that in +[5469.60 --> 5470.92] all things +[5470.92 --> 5472.00] God works +[5472.00 --> 5472.64] for the good +[5472.64 --> 5473.50] of those +[5473.50 --> 5474.60] who love Him. +[5474.72 --> 5475.78] In all +[5475.78 --> 5476.54] things. +[5477.36 --> 5477.54] Now, +[5477.58 --> 5477.94] I've said this +[5477.94 --> 5478.40] before, +[5479.10 --> 5480.00] but all things +[5480.00 --> 5480.90] means +[5480.90 --> 5482.96] all things. +[5484.26 --> 5484.44] Right? +[5484.50 --> 5485.18] Whatever your +[5485.18 --> 5486.18] present sufferings +[5486.18 --> 5486.58] are, +[5486.90 --> 5487.46] whatever you're +[5487.46 --> 5487.90] facing, +[5487.90 --> 5488.82] even the very +[5488.82 --> 5489.70] groaning of +[5489.70 --> 5490.26] creation, +[5490.60 --> 5490.96] whether it's +[5490.96 --> 5491.46] persecution +[5491.46 --> 5492.30] or pancreatic +[5492.30 --> 5492.66] cancer, +[5492.78 --> 5493.32] whether it's +[5493.32 --> 5493.80] death or +[5493.80 --> 5494.16] the death +[5494.16 --> 5494.46] of a +[5494.46 --> 5494.96] relationship, +[5495.40 --> 5496.38] whatever it +[5496.38 --> 5496.76] is, +[5496.92 --> 5497.44] somehow, +[5497.80 --> 5498.42] in some +[5498.42 --> 5498.76] way, +[5499.06 --> 5499.66] God will +[5499.66 --> 5500.22] work it +[5500.22 --> 5500.80] for your +[5500.80 --> 5501.74] good and +[5501.74 --> 5502.36] for His +[5502.36 --> 5502.82] glory. +[5506.90 --> 5507.50] Now, +[5507.54 --> 5508.06] I wish I could +[5508.06 --> 5508.72] stand here +[5508.72 --> 5509.78] and tell you +[5509.78 --> 5510.62] exactly how +[5510.62 --> 5511.82] He will do +[5511.82 --> 5512.14] that. +[5514.14 --> 5514.84] But I +[5514.84 --> 5515.20] can't. +[5516.74 --> 5517.56] But I know +[5517.56 --> 5518.06] that He will. +[5518.98 --> 5519.60] And I know +[5519.60 --> 5520.30] that He will +[5520.30 --> 5521.28] because He +[5521.28 --> 5521.98] did it +[5521.98 --> 5522.76] with the +[5522.76 --> 5523.48] death of +[5523.48 --> 5523.94] Jesus. +[5524.52 --> 5525.32] He did it +[5525.32 --> 5526.08] with the +[5526.08 --> 5526.80] death of +[5526.80 --> 5527.42] His own +[5527.42 --> 5527.88] Son, +[5528.22 --> 5528.86] God Himself. +[5529.44 --> 5530.30] God turned +[5530.30 --> 5530.88] the death +[5530.88 --> 5531.40] of God +[5531.40 --> 5532.28] into the +[5532.28 --> 5532.66] ultimate +[5532.66 --> 5533.16] good. +[5533.82 --> 5533.96] Right? +[5534.00 --> 5534.54] The ultimate +[5534.54 --> 5535.20] good, +[5535.30 --> 5535.92] the saving +[5535.92 --> 5537.16] of billions, +[5537.40 --> 5538.14] the restoring +[5538.14 --> 5539.32] of creation +[5539.32 --> 5539.74] to His +[5539.74 --> 5540.48] original plan +[5540.48 --> 5541.30] and design. +[5541.58 --> 5542.04] And if +[5542.04 --> 5542.98] He can do +[5542.98 --> 5544.08] that with +[5544.08 --> 5544.68] the greatest +[5544.68 --> 5545.50] evil the world +[5545.50 --> 5545.96] has ever +[5545.96 --> 5546.46] intended, +[5546.58 --> 5546.90] the death +[5546.90 --> 5547.32] of God +[5547.32 --> 5547.60] Himself, +[5547.60 --> 5549.26] surely He +[5549.26 --> 5549.82] can do it +[5549.82 --> 5550.34] with whatever +[5550.34 --> 5551.38] it is you +[5551.38 --> 5551.72] are in the +[5551.72 --> 5552.24] middle of. +[5552.74 --> 5553.38] Surely He +[5553.38 --> 5553.82] can do it +[5553.82 --> 5554.22] with whatever +[5554.22 --> 5555.28] struggle you +[5555.28 --> 5556.82] are facing. +[5559.10 --> 5559.74] That's what +[5559.74 --> 5560.54] it means for +[5560.54 --> 5561.96] God to be +[5561.96 --> 5562.90] sovereign. +[5565.90 --> 5566.56] Third thing +[5566.56 --> 5567.14] on this verse. +[5568.62 --> 5569.04] We know that +[5569.04 --> 5569.64] in all things +[5569.64 --> 5570.40] God works +[5570.40 --> 5571.64] for the good +[5571.64 --> 5572.94] of those +[5572.94 --> 5573.92] who love +[5573.92 --> 5574.12] Him. +[5574.86 --> 5575.56] For the good. +[5575.56 --> 5576.72] What does +[5576.72 --> 5577.08] that mean? +[5578.00 --> 5578.36] What does +[5578.36 --> 5578.72] that mean? +[5578.80 --> 5579.56] Because for +[5579.56 --> 5580.04] some of you +[5580.04 --> 5580.80] right now +[5580.80 --> 5582.08] it's awful +[5582.08 --> 5582.96] hard to see +[5582.96 --> 5583.46] how this +[5583.46 --> 5583.90] thing or +[5583.90 --> 5584.46] that thing +[5584.46 --> 5585.06] or whatever +[5585.06 --> 5585.48] it is +[5585.48 --> 5586.24] can be +[5586.24 --> 5587.40] for good. +[5590.70 --> 5591.40] To be +[5591.40 --> 5591.70] clear, +[5593.34 --> 5594.84] I don't +[5594.84 --> 5596.02] think that +[5596.02 --> 5596.84] what good +[5596.84 --> 5598.08] here is +[5598.08 --> 5598.40] or what +[5598.40 --> 5599.14] Paul means +[5599.14 --> 5599.74] by good +[5599.74 --> 5600.56] here is +[5600.56 --> 5601.62] material +[5601.62 --> 5602.54] things or +[5602.54 --> 5603.20] even things +[5603.20 --> 5603.66] that are +[5603.66 --> 5604.32] necessarily +[5604.32 --> 5605.30] available in +[5605.30 --> 5605.82] this life. +[5607.30 --> 5607.66] And so +[5607.66 --> 5608.42] I don't +[5608.42 --> 5609.08] think that +[5609.08 --> 5609.94] Job is +[5609.94 --> 5610.30] the right +[5610.30 --> 5610.92] example to +[5610.92 --> 5611.26] look to +[5611.26 --> 5611.52] here. +[5612.38 --> 5612.80] If you +[5612.80 --> 5613.14] know the +[5613.14 --> 5613.70] story of +[5613.70 --> 5614.08] Job, +[5614.80 --> 5615.40] he lost +[5615.40 --> 5615.90] everything. +[5616.50 --> 5617.14] He suffered +[5617.14 --> 5617.68] disease, +[5617.96 --> 5618.32] he suffered +[5618.32 --> 5618.78] poverty, +[5618.92 --> 5619.46] people around +[5619.46 --> 5620.04] him died, +[5620.36 --> 5621.12] he learned +[5621.12 --> 5622.04] his humility +[5622.04 --> 5622.94] before God +[5622.94 --> 5624.54] and then +[5624.54 --> 5625.80] his wealth +[5625.80 --> 5626.52] was restored +[5626.52 --> 5626.92] to him +[5626.92 --> 5627.98] in greater +[5627.98 --> 5628.68] measure than +[5628.68 --> 5629.08] before. +[5630.56 --> 5631.46] I don't +[5631.46 --> 5632.00] think that's +[5632.00 --> 5632.34] the right +[5632.34 --> 5633.04] frame of +[5633.04 --> 5633.54] reference or +[5633.54 --> 5633.86] that's the +[5633.86 --> 5634.44] right lens +[5634.44 --> 5635.14] to view +[5635.14 --> 5635.62] this through. +[5638.20 --> 5638.42] And so +[5638.42 --> 5638.76] if you're +[5638.76 --> 5640.28] hoping that +[5640.28 --> 5641.48] for whatever +[5641.48 --> 5642.48] suffering or +[5642.48 --> 5643.20] trial that you +[5643.20 --> 5643.70] are facing +[5643.70 --> 5644.12] right now, +[5644.14 --> 5644.44] if you're +[5644.44 --> 5645.18] hoping that +[5645.18 --> 5645.56] it will +[5645.56 --> 5646.22] yield a +[5646.22 --> 5646.56] greater +[5646.56 --> 5647.36] blessing from +[5647.36 --> 5648.00] God in +[5648.00 --> 5648.66] this life, +[5649.02 --> 5650.54] I can't +[5650.54 --> 5650.98] say that +[5650.98 --> 5651.34] it will. +[5652.72 --> 5653.12] Now I +[5653.12 --> 5653.48] pray that +[5653.48 --> 5653.94] it does, +[5654.84 --> 5655.08] right? +[5655.18 --> 5656.02] I want +[5656.02 --> 5656.56] that for +[5656.56 --> 5656.84] you, +[5657.48 --> 5658.82] but it's +[5658.82 --> 5659.10] not the +[5659.10 --> 5659.56] promise of +[5659.56 --> 5659.80] God. +[5659.80 --> 5662.54] instead, +[5663.54 --> 5664.92] I think +[5664.92 --> 5665.64] the connection +[5665.64 --> 5666.56] is between +[5666.56 --> 5667.70] good in +[5667.70 --> 5668.32] verse 28 +[5668.32 --> 5669.56] and the +[5669.56 --> 5670.14] next line, +[5670.32 --> 5671.34] being called +[5671.34 --> 5672.08] according to +[5672.08 --> 5672.72] his purpose. +[5674.00 --> 5674.42] And I +[5674.42 --> 5674.74] think that +[5674.74 --> 5675.26] the purpose +[5675.26 --> 5675.68] of his +[5675.68 --> 5676.70] calling is +[5676.70 --> 5677.06] written out +[5677.06 --> 5677.52] for us in +[5677.52 --> 5678.18] verse 29. +[5678.30 --> 5678.50] So with +[5678.50 --> 5678.86] your Bibles +[5678.86 --> 5679.20] open, +[5679.68 --> 5679.86] right? +[5679.96 --> 5680.44] For those +[5680.44 --> 5681.26] God foreknew, +[5681.42 --> 5681.88] he also +[5681.88 --> 5682.82] predestined to +[5682.82 --> 5683.06] what? +[5683.16 --> 5683.70] To be +[5683.70 --> 5685.10] conformed to +[5685.10 --> 5685.86] the image +[5685.86 --> 5687.26] of his +[5687.26 --> 5688.88] Son. +[5689.80 --> 5692.70] the good +[5692.70 --> 5693.88] that comes +[5693.88 --> 5694.62] from all +[5694.62 --> 5695.96] things being +[5695.96 --> 5696.56] turned, +[5696.98 --> 5697.12] right? +[5697.16 --> 5697.78] The good +[5697.78 --> 5698.46] that God +[5698.46 --> 5698.94] brings, +[5699.10 --> 5699.86] the purpose +[5699.86 --> 5700.74] of your +[5700.74 --> 5701.46] calling, +[5701.80 --> 5702.04] right, +[5702.10 --> 5702.72] to face +[5702.72 --> 5703.84] these present +[5703.84 --> 5704.46] sufferings, +[5704.54 --> 5705.00] whatever they +[5705.00 --> 5705.56] may be, +[5705.84 --> 5706.48] is so that +[5706.48 --> 5707.12] you might +[5707.12 --> 5708.20] be conformed, +[5708.24 --> 5708.60] is so that +[5708.60 --> 5709.06] you might +[5709.06 --> 5709.92] be transformed +[5709.92 --> 5710.96] into the +[5710.96 --> 5711.62] image of +[5711.62 --> 5712.28] Jesus. +[5712.58 --> 5713.54] Your good +[5713.54 --> 5714.40] is to be +[5714.40 --> 5715.14] made like +[5715.14 --> 5715.62] Jesus. +[5717.12 --> 5717.72] That's the +[5717.72 --> 5718.28] journey of +[5718.28 --> 5719.14] life and +[5719.14 --> 5719.58] faith. +[5719.80 --> 5720.48] That's the +[5720.48 --> 5721.10] path of +[5721.10 --> 5721.64] being a +[5721.64 --> 5721.94] Christian. +[5722.26 --> 5722.56] It is to +[5722.56 --> 5723.22] be transformed +[5723.22 --> 5723.98] into the +[5723.98 --> 5724.74] image of +[5724.74 --> 5725.04] Jesus. +[5725.20 --> 5725.48] It is to +[5725.48 --> 5725.98] be made +[5725.98 --> 5726.80] like him. +[5727.08 --> 5727.46] And all +[5727.46 --> 5728.06] throughout the +[5728.06 --> 5728.42] scriptures, +[5728.96 --> 5729.50] this is +[5729.50 --> 5730.24] made clear. +[5731.04 --> 5731.32] I'm going +[5731.32 --> 5731.54] to run +[5731.54 --> 5731.84] through a +[5731.84 --> 5732.24] bunch of +[5732.24 --> 5733.14] texts here, +[5733.24 --> 5733.60] but just +[5733.60 --> 5734.18] bear with +[5734.18 --> 5734.42] me. +[5735.38 --> 5736.18] 2 Corinthians +[5736.18 --> 5736.70] 5, +[5736.80 --> 5737.32] 17. +[5738.48 --> 5738.78] Therefore, +[5739.06 --> 5739.44] if anyone +[5739.44 --> 5740.90] is in +[5740.90 --> 5741.28] Christ, +[5741.42 --> 5741.74] the new +[5741.74 --> 5742.18] creation +[5742.18 --> 5742.72] has come, +[5742.98 --> 5743.50] the old +[5743.50 --> 5744.04] is gone, +[5744.12 --> 5744.44] the new +[5744.44 --> 5744.92] is here. +[5745.72 --> 5746.24] Philippians +[5746.24 --> 5746.58] 3, +[5746.70 --> 5747.20] 21. +[5747.20 --> 5748.92] Jesus +[5748.92 --> 5749.52] Christ, +[5749.64 --> 5749.84] who, +[5750.00 --> 5750.26] by the +[5750.26 --> 5750.86] power that +[5750.86 --> 5751.54] enabled him +[5751.54 --> 5752.24] to bring +[5752.24 --> 5753.02] everything under +[5753.02 --> 5753.72] his control, +[5753.90 --> 5754.76] will transform +[5754.76 --> 5755.98] our lowly +[5755.98 --> 5756.78] bodies so that +[5756.78 --> 5757.44] they will be +[5757.44 --> 5758.18] like his +[5758.18 --> 5759.40] glorious body. +[5760.08 --> 5760.94] 1 Corinthians +[5760.94 --> 5762.14] 15, 49, +[5762.14 --> 5762.68] and just +[5762.68 --> 5763.12] as we +[5763.12 --> 5763.52] have been +[5763.52 --> 5764.06] born in +[5764.06 --> 5764.48] the image +[5764.48 --> 5765.04] of earthly +[5765.04 --> 5765.50] man, +[5765.78 --> 5766.52] so shall +[5766.52 --> 5767.10] we bear +[5767.10 --> 5767.80] the image +[5767.80 --> 5768.38] of the +[5768.38 --> 5768.82] heavenly +[5768.82 --> 5769.76] man. +[5770.72 --> 5771.36] 1 John +[5771.36 --> 5772.14] 3, 2. +[5772.60 --> 5772.78] Dear +[5772.78 --> 5773.28] friends, +[5773.46 --> 5773.92] now we +[5773.92 --> 5774.34] are children +[5774.34 --> 5774.90] of God, +[5775.00 --> 5775.44] and what +[5775.44 --> 5776.30] will be +[5776.30 --> 5776.82] has not +[5776.82 --> 5777.24] yet been +[5777.24 --> 5777.76] made known, +[5777.88 --> 5778.16] but we +[5778.16 --> 5778.68] know that +[5778.68 --> 5779.26] when Christ +[5779.26 --> 5779.78] appears, +[5779.98 --> 5780.50] we shall +[5780.50 --> 5781.14] be like +[5781.14 --> 5781.56] him, +[5781.98 --> 5782.44] for we +[5782.44 --> 5783.00] shall see +[5783.00 --> 5784.12] him as +[5784.12 --> 5785.40] he is. +[5785.46 --> 5785.74] And then +[5785.74 --> 5786.20] lastly, +[5786.36 --> 5786.68] although we +[5786.68 --> 5787.04] could keep +[5787.04 --> 5787.38] going, +[5787.52 --> 5788.18] 2 Corinthians +[5788.18 --> 5789.50] 3, 18. +[5789.50 --> 5790.20] And we +[5790.20 --> 5790.78] all, +[5791.06 --> 5791.68] who with +[5791.68 --> 5792.36] unveiled +[5792.36 --> 5792.96] faces +[5792.96 --> 5793.76] contemplate +[5793.76 --> 5794.22] the Lord's +[5794.22 --> 5794.52] glory, +[5794.78 --> 5795.34] are being +[5795.34 --> 5796.08] transformed +[5796.08 --> 5797.58] into his +[5797.58 --> 5798.48] image with +[5798.48 --> 5799.78] ever-increasing +[5799.78 --> 5801.02] glory which +[5801.02 --> 5802.00] comes from +[5802.00 --> 5802.52] the Lord +[5802.52 --> 5803.26] who is +[5803.26 --> 5804.24] the Spirit. +[5805.02 --> 5806.32] This is +[5806.32 --> 5807.12] the journey +[5807.12 --> 5808.60] of faith. +[5808.76 --> 5809.36] This is +[5809.36 --> 5809.94] the path +[5809.94 --> 5810.78] that God +[5810.78 --> 5811.44] puts us +[5811.44 --> 5812.18] on to be +[5812.18 --> 5812.66] transformed +[5812.66 --> 5813.38] like his +[5813.38 --> 5813.74] Son, +[5814.06 --> 5814.36] to be +[5814.36 --> 5815.10] glorified. +[5816.28 --> 5816.66] Now this +[5816.66 --> 5817.58] section of +[5817.58 --> 5818.02] text that +[5818.02 --> 5818.32] we read +[5818.32 --> 5819.30] in Romans +[5819.30 --> 5820.70] 8 begins +[5820.70 --> 5821.06] with the +[5821.06 --> 5821.40] line, +[5821.86 --> 5822.54] I consider +[5822.54 --> 5822.98] that our +[5822.98 --> 5823.34] present +[5823.34 --> 5823.98] sufferings, +[5824.00 --> 5824.28] this is +[5824.28 --> 5824.92] verse 18, +[5825.10 --> 5825.48] are not +[5825.48 --> 5826.26] worth comparing +[5826.26 --> 5826.78] with the +[5826.78 --> 5827.98] glory that +[5827.98 --> 5828.40] will be +[5828.40 --> 5829.80] revealed in +[5829.80 --> 5830.08] us. +[5830.14 --> 5830.38] And then +[5830.38 --> 5831.02] this immediate +[5831.02 --> 5832.10] section ends +[5832.10 --> 5833.18] with the +[5833.18 --> 5833.82] line, +[5833.92 --> 5834.18] with it +[5834.18 --> 5834.90] mapped out +[5834.90 --> 5835.50] for us, +[5835.56 --> 5836.18] this journey +[5836.18 --> 5836.70] in verse +[5836.70 --> 5837.28] 29, +[5837.80 --> 5838.20] that those +[5838.20 --> 5838.98] God foreknew, +[5839.16 --> 5839.92] he predestined +[5839.92 --> 5840.24] to be +[5840.24 --> 5841.00] conformed into +[5841.00 --> 5841.54] the image +[5841.54 --> 5841.92] of his +[5841.92 --> 5842.20] Son. +[5842.38 --> 5842.82] Those he +[5842.82 --> 5843.52] predestined, +[5843.68 --> 5844.22] he also +[5844.22 --> 5844.66] called. +[5844.78 --> 5845.08] Those he +[5845.08 --> 5845.44] called, +[5845.54 --> 5845.88] he also +[5845.88 --> 5846.40] justified. +[5846.86 --> 5847.26] Those he +[5847.26 --> 5847.84] justified, +[5848.20 --> 5848.82] he also +[5848.82 --> 5850.26] glorified. +[5851.66 --> 5852.26] This, +[5852.50 --> 5852.70] then, +[5852.76 --> 5853.40] is God's +[5853.40 --> 5854.80] promise for +[5854.80 --> 5855.34] you today, +[5856.18 --> 5857.02] that by his +[5857.02 --> 5857.44] grace, +[5857.82 --> 5858.32] before the +[5858.32 --> 5859.38] foundation of +[5859.38 --> 5859.98] the world, +[5860.32 --> 5860.96] before you +[5860.96 --> 5861.54] were formed +[5861.54 --> 5861.92] in your +[5861.92 --> 5862.74] mother's +[5862.74 --> 5863.02] womb, +[5863.28 --> 5863.86] he knew +[5863.86 --> 5864.78] you by +[5864.78 --> 5865.46] name. +[5867.28 --> 5867.68] And it's +[5867.68 --> 5868.22] not enough +[5868.22 --> 5868.58] for this +[5868.58 --> 5869.00] God just +[5869.00 --> 5869.78] to know +[5869.78 --> 5870.14] you, +[5870.80 --> 5870.96] right? +[5871.00 --> 5871.68] His knowledge +[5871.68 --> 5872.40] of you +[5872.40 --> 5873.26] moved him +[5873.26 --> 5874.64] to predestine +[5874.64 --> 5874.94] you. +[5875.18 --> 5875.64] Now I get +[5875.64 --> 5875.82] it, +[5875.82 --> 5876.78] that is +[5876.78 --> 5877.24] a loaded +[5877.24 --> 5878.00] term for +[5878.00 --> 5878.20] many +[5878.20 --> 5878.56] people. +[5880.50 --> 5881.44] But it's +[5881.44 --> 5881.98] a necessary +[5881.98 --> 5882.60] term. +[5884.58 --> 5885.64] It is a +[5885.64 --> 5886.20] necessary +[5886.20 --> 5887.86] action of +[5887.86 --> 5888.20] God. +[5889.08 --> 5889.46] To be +[5889.46 --> 5890.18] predestined +[5890.18 --> 5890.78] means that +[5890.78 --> 5891.58] God takes +[5891.58 --> 5892.92] you from +[5892.92 --> 5894.32] death to +[5894.32 --> 5894.76] life. +[5895.40 --> 5895.84] It means +[5895.84 --> 5896.16] that God +[5896.16 --> 5896.72] has called +[5896.72 --> 5897.54] you with +[5897.54 --> 5898.30] his unconditional +[5898.30 --> 5898.92] love and +[5898.92 --> 5899.70] has transformed +[5899.70 --> 5900.04] you, +[5900.34 --> 5900.78] taking you +[5900.78 --> 5901.22] out of +[5901.22 --> 5902.14] darkness and +[5902.14 --> 5902.66] bringing you +[5902.66 --> 5903.22] into light. +[5903.22 --> 5903.90] for God +[5903.90 --> 5904.94] to predestine +[5904.94 --> 5905.80] is required +[5905.80 --> 5906.88] because we +[5906.88 --> 5907.52] are dead +[5907.52 --> 5907.86] in our +[5907.86 --> 5908.52] transgressions +[5908.52 --> 5908.94] and sins. +[5909.06 --> 5909.86] That's earlier +[5909.86 --> 5910.40] in Romans. +[5910.46 --> 5910.94] We spent a lot +[5910.94 --> 5911.24] of time +[5911.24 --> 5911.46] there. +[5913.40 --> 5913.78] And let me +[5913.78 --> 5914.30] ask you, +[5914.86 --> 5916.44] what can a +[5916.44 --> 5916.98] dead person +[5916.98 --> 5917.26] do? +[5920.62 --> 5921.10] Nothing. +[5922.62 --> 5923.28] That's the +[5923.28 --> 5923.64] point. +[5924.90 --> 5925.12] Right? +[5925.16 --> 5925.56] There is no +[5925.56 --> 5926.32] belief that +[5926.32 --> 5926.86] will raise +[5926.86 --> 5927.14] you. +[5927.80 --> 5928.48] There is no +[5928.48 --> 5929.82] crowd that +[5929.82 --> 5930.32] will clap +[5930.32 --> 5931.20] you back +[5931.20 --> 5932.36] into life. +[5932.36 --> 5933.56] The only +[5933.56 --> 5934.04] thing, +[5934.32 --> 5934.70] the only +[5934.70 --> 5935.26] one that +[5935.26 --> 5935.56] can do +[5935.56 --> 5935.96] it is the +[5935.96 --> 5936.60] work and +[5936.60 --> 5937.02] the will +[5937.02 --> 5937.72] of God. +[5939.00 --> 5939.48] And those +[5939.48 --> 5940.18] God foreknew +[5940.18 --> 5941.28] he also +[5941.28 --> 5942.34] predestined. +[5942.42 --> 5942.68] And those +[5942.68 --> 5943.50] he predestined +[5943.50 --> 5944.02] he also +[5944.02 --> 5944.76] called. +[5944.90 --> 5945.42] The call +[5945.42 --> 5945.96] of God, +[5946.20 --> 5946.58] brothers and +[5946.58 --> 5946.82] sisters, +[5946.92 --> 5947.18] is the +[5947.18 --> 5947.80] voice of +[5947.80 --> 5948.88] God speaking +[5948.88 --> 5949.54] out over +[5949.54 --> 5949.92] you and +[5949.92 --> 5950.80] raising you +[5950.80 --> 5951.58] up out +[5951.58 --> 5952.02] of death. +[5952.10 --> 5952.52] The call +[5952.52 --> 5952.94] of God +[5952.94 --> 5953.24] is the +[5953.24 --> 5953.94] work of +[5953.94 --> 5954.60] his spirit +[5954.60 --> 5955.44] making you +[5955.44 --> 5955.92] new. +[5956.02 --> 5956.42] The call +[5956.42 --> 5956.88] of God +[5956.88 --> 5957.74] is regeneration, +[5958.46 --> 5959.16] new life +[5959.16 --> 5960.04] taking place +[5960.04 --> 5960.98] in your +[5960.98 --> 5961.58] life, +[5961.68 --> 5962.14] taking your +[5962.14 --> 5962.50] heart of +[5962.50 --> 5963.22] stone and +[5963.22 --> 5963.98] turning it +[5963.98 --> 5964.72] into a +[5964.72 --> 5965.08] heart of +[5965.08 --> 5965.54] flesh. +[5966.90 --> 5967.50] And whoever +[5967.50 --> 5968.02] the Lord +[5968.02 --> 5968.62] our God +[5968.62 --> 5969.28] calls, +[5969.64 --> 5971.12] he justifies. +[5971.94 --> 5972.24] That is, +[5972.30 --> 5972.86] God's call +[5972.86 --> 5973.46] is effective. +[5974.42 --> 5974.94] He does +[5974.94 --> 5975.30] what he +[5975.30 --> 5976.24] will do. +[5977.36 --> 5977.94] God's word +[5977.94 --> 5978.68] is powerful. +[5979.16 --> 5979.76] By his word +[5979.76 --> 5980.46] he created +[5980.46 --> 5981.04] the world. +[5981.34 --> 5981.88] His word +[5981.88 --> 5982.60] then entered +[5982.60 --> 5983.10] the world +[5983.10 --> 5983.92] in Jesus +[5983.92 --> 5984.70] and his +[5984.70 --> 5985.34] word now +[5985.34 --> 5986.50] calls us +[5986.50 --> 5987.58] to newness +[5987.58 --> 5988.16] of life +[5988.16 --> 5989.50] in him +[5989.50 --> 5990.36] and through +[5990.36 --> 5991.34] him. +[5992.14 --> 5993.68] And this +[5993.68 --> 5994.98] is God's +[5994.98 --> 5995.98] promise. +[5996.78 --> 5997.26] That those +[5997.26 --> 5998.26] he justifies +[5998.26 --> 5999.66] he also +[5999.66 --> 6000.48] glorifies. +[6001.92 --> 6002.86] That he +[6002.86 --> 6003.56] will see +[6003.56 --> 6004.24] you through +[6004.24 --> 6004.64] to the +[6004.64 --> 6004.98] end. +[6005.78 --> 6006.44] That he +[6006.44 --> 6007.06] who began +[6007.06 --> 6007.38] a good +[6007.38 --> 6007.84] work in +[6007.84 --> 6008.30] you will +[6008.30 --> 6008.86] see it +[6008.86 --> 6009.24] through +[6009.24 --> 6009.70] to +[6009.70 --> 6010.16] completion. +[6011.06 --> 6011.84] That he +[6011.84 --> 6012.16] will +[6012.16 --> 6013.30] preserve +[6013.30 --> 6014.04] you +[6014.04 --> 6014.78] even +[6014.78 --> 6015.56] as you +[6015.56 --> 6016.42] persevere +[6016.42 --> 6017.46] unto the +[6017.46 --> 6017.74] end. +[6018.74 --> 6019.64] He does +[6019.64 --> 6019.84] it. +[6019.84 --> 6021.04] he +[6021.04 --> 6021.34] is +[6021.34 --> 6021.66] doing +[6021.66 --> 6022.00] it +[6022.00 --> 6022.48] and +[6022.48 --> 6022.66] he +[6022.66 --> 6022.86] will +[6022.86 --> 6023.32] continue +[6023.32 --> 6023.60] to +[6023.60 --> 6023.80] do +[6023.80 --> 6024.02] it +[6024.02 --> 6024.64] and +[6024.64 --> 6024.84] he +[6024.84 --> 6025.14] will +[6025.14 --> 6025.84] finish +[6025.84 --> 6026.62] it +[6026.62 --> 6027.40] in +[6027.40 --> 6027.66] you. +[6028.66 --> 6029.50] No matter +[6029.50 --> 6029.90] how you +[6029.90 --> 6030.40] feel +[6030.40 --> 6030.88] in the +[6030.88 --> 6031.22] moment, +[6032.06 --> 6032.52] no matter +[6032.52 --> 6032.84] what you +[6032.84 --> 6033.36] may or +[6033.36 --> 6033.74] may not +[6033.74 --> 6034.24] believe +[6034.24 --> 6034.64] about +[6034.64 --> 6035.20] God +[6035.20 --> 6035.58] in the +[6035.58 --> 6036.02] moment, +[6036.72 --> 6037.14] God +[6037.14 --> 6038.06] is +[6038.06 --> 6039.04] sovereign. +[6040.32 --> 6041.08] And God's +[6041.08 --> 6041.48] sovereignty +[6041.48 --> 6042.44] is the +[6042.44 --> 6043.10] source of +[6043.10 --> 6043.68] our hope +[6043.68 --> 6045.18] and our +[6045.18 --> 6045.52] joy. +[6046.12 --> 6046.40] Amen? +[6047.40 --> 6048.22] Let's pray +[6048.22 --> 6048.54] together. +[6057.54 --> 6058.26] Holy, +[6058.58 --> 6059.38] almighty, +[6060.00 --> 6060.38] sovereign +[6060.38 --> 6061.46] God, +[6063.38 --> 6063.98] you, +[6064.24 --> 6065.66] you and +[6065.66 --> 6066.50] you alone +[6066.50 --> 6067.18] are the +[6067.18 --> 6067.84] source of +[6067.84 --> 6068.42] our hope +[6068.42 --> 6069.16] and our +[6069.16 --> 6070.04] joy in +[6070.04 --> 6070.62] the world. +[6071.66 --> 6072.50] You and +[6072.50 --> 6073.58] you alone +[6073.58 --> 6075.42] move in +[6075.42 --> 6076.44] us to +[6076.44 --> 6077.46] act and +[6077.46 --> 6078.00] to will +[6078.00 --> 6078.72] according to +[6078.72 --> 6079.34] your great +[6079.34 --> 6080.12] purposes. +[6081.38 --> 6082.32] And so, +[6082.58 --> 6083.12] Lord God, +[6083.20 --> 6083.88] we come +[6083.88 --> 6084.62] to you +[6084.62 --> 6086.36] asking +[6086.36 --> 6087.82] that you +[6087.82 --> 6088.58] would turn +[6088.58 --> 6089.94] all these +[6089.94 --> 6090.66] things, +[6091.40 --> 6092.14] whatever they +[6092.14 --> 6092.58] may be, +[6094.44 --> 6094.72] that you +[6094.72 --> 6095.02] would turn +[6095.02 --> 6095.26] them for +[6095.26 --> 6095.48] good. +[6097.06 --> 6097.82] Asking, +[6098.02 --> 6098.38] Lord God, +[6098.42 --> 6099.16] that you +[6099.16 --> 6100.00] would hear +[6100.00 --> 6101.16] our prayer +[6101.16 --> 6102.34] and by +[6102.34 --> 6103.50] it act +[6103.50 --> 6104.06] in the +[6104.06 --> 6104.76] world because +[6104.76 --> 6106.02] you are +[6106.02 --> 6106.42] sovereign. +[6107.98 --> 6108.26] And so, +[6108.38 --> 6108.74] to you, +[6108.86 --> 6109.36] we must +[6109.36 --> 6110.94] come because +[6110.94 --> 6111.52] you alone +[6111.52 --> 6112.46] could do +[6112.46 --> 6113.00] anything about +[6113.00 --> 6113.36] it. +[6115.44 --> 6116.26] And we +[6116.26 --> 6116.48] pray, +[6116.60 --> 6117.00] Lord God, +[6117.44 --> 6118.82] that you +[6118.82 --> 6119.66] would carry +[6119.66 --> 6120.94] us to +[6120.94 --> 6121.44] the end, +[6121.88 --> 6122.40] that you +[6122.40 --> 6123.38] would sustain +[6123.38 --> 6125.44] us right +[6125.44 --> 6127.00] through to +[6127.00 --> 6127.36] glory. +[6127.36 --> 6129.30] in Christ +[6129.30 --> 6129.84] Jesus, +[6130.36 --> 6131.12] we pray, +[6131.82 --> 6132.28] all God's +[6132.28 --> 6132.76] people said, +[6134.10 --> 6134.38] amen. +[6135.52 --> 6136.18] I'm going to +[6136.18 --> 6136.60] invite you to +[6136.60 --> 6137.72] stand and we +[6137.72 --> 6138.20] can receive +[6138.20 --> 6138.82] God's blessing +[6138.82 --> 6139.20] together. +[6139.78 --> 6140.40] Following the +[6140.40 --> 6140.72] blessing, +[6141.12 --> 6141.74] we will go +[6141.74 --> 6142.28] into our +[6142.28 --> 6143.20] last song. +[6143.98 --> 6144.38] Just a +[6144.38 --> 6144.72] reminder, +[6145.28 --> 6146.00] if you +[6146.00 --> 6146.74] would still +[6146.74 --> 6147.18] like to +[6147.18 --> 6147.92] receive prayer, +[6148.06 --> 6148.30] there are +[6148.30 --> 6149.02] people around +[6149.02 --> 6149.88] who have +[6149.88 --> 6150.82] those name +[6150.82 --> 6151.36] tags and +[6151.36 --> 6151.68] who are +[6151.68 --> 6153.04] available for +[6153.04 --> 6153.30] that. +[6154.08 --> 6154.66] Receive the +[6154.66 --> 6155.66] blessing of +[6155.66 --> 6156.02] our God. +[6156.02 --> 6156.08] God. +[6157.52 --> 6158.34] May God +[6158.34 --> 6158.84] go before +[6158.84 --> 6159.98] you to +[6159.98 --> 6160.46] lead you. +[6161.42 --> 6162.02] May God +[6162.02 --> 6162.60] go behind +[6162.60 --> 6163.08] you to +[6163.08 --> 6163.70] protect you. +[6164.42 --> 6164.88] May God +[6164.88 --> 6165.42] go beneath +[6165.42 --> 6165.90] you to +[6165.90 --> 6166.62] support you. +[6166.96 --> 6167.40] May God +[6167.40 --> 6168.06] go beside +[6168.06 --> 6168.90] you to +[6168.90 --> 6169.28] befriend +[6169.28 --> 6169.54] you. +[6170.34 --> 6171.00] Do not +[6171.00 --> 6172.54] be afraid. +[6173.46 --> 6174.06] Let the +[6174.06 --> 6174.68] blessing of +[6174.68 --> 6175.14] God come +[6175.14 --> 6175.54] upon you +[6175.54 --> 6175.74] today. +[6175.88 --> 6176.42] Do not +[6176.42 --> 6177.82] be afraid, +[6179.26 --> 6179.82] but go +[6179.82 --> 6181.36] in the +[6181.36 --> 6182.14] hope and +[6182.14 --> 6182.70] joy of +[6182.70 --> 6183.22] our sovereign +[6183.22 --> 6184.34] God to +[6184.34 --> 6185.40] love and +[6185.40 --> 6185.88] serve. +[6186.18 --> 6186.74] the braucht. +[6187.68 --> 6188.30] Amen. +[6188.46 --> 6189.40] 들어� również +[6189.40 --> 6190.50] worship our +[6190.50 --> 6190.96] son and +[6190.96 --> 6192.40] among the +[6192.40 --> 6193.52] name and +[6193.52 --> 6193.62] get to +[6193.62 --> 6193.94] the Lord. +[6193.94 --> 6194.52] Amen. +[6194.52 --> 6194.96] Amen. +[6195.12 --> 6195.26] Amen. +[6195.84 --> 6196.02] Amen. +[6204.10 --> 6204.74] Amen. +[6204.74 --> 6205.14] Amen. +[6205.14 --> 6205.70] Amen. +[6205.70 --> 6215.04] Amen. +[6215.04 --> 6215.82] Amen. +[6215.82 --> 6217.82] Oh +[6245.82 --> 6247.82] Oh +[6275.82 --> 6277.82] Oh +[6305.82 --> 6307.82] Oh +[6335.82 --> 6337.82] Oh +[6365.82 --> 6367.82] Oh +[6395.82 --> 6397.82] Oh +[6425.82 --> 6427.82] Oh +[6427.82 --> 6429.82] Oh +[6429.82 --> 6431.82] Oh +[6431.82 --> 6433.82] Oh +[6433.82 --> 6435.82] Oh +[6435.82 --> 6437.82] Oh +[6437.82 --> 6439.82] Oh +[6439.82 --> 6441.82] Oh +[6441.82 --> 6443.82] Oh +[6456.82 --> 6457.82] Oh +[6458.82 --> 6459.82] Oh +[6459.82 --> 6461.82] Oh +[6461.82 --> 6462.08] O +[6462.08 --> 6463.82] Oh +[6463.82 --> 6467.42] Oh +[6475.82 --> 6477.82] Oh +[6485.82 --> 6515.80] Thank you. +[6515.82 --> 6545.80] Thank you. +[6545.82 --> 6575.80] Thank you. +[6575.82 --> 6605.80] Thank you. +[6605.82 --> 6635.80] Thank you. +[6635.82 --> 6665.80] Thank you. +[6665.82 --> 6695.80] Thank you. +[6695.82 --> 6725.80] Thank you. +[6725.82 --> 6755.80] Thank you. +[6755.82 --> 6785.80] Thank you. +[6785.82 --> 6815.80] Thank you. +[6815.82 --> 6845.80] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - June 25, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - June 25, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..6a0e83660abe10dfa6c7c1ace26d2936daca1f60 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - June 25, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,152 @@ +• Invincibility and power +• Overcoming obstacles and challenges +• Feeling brave and unstoppable +• Raising up to victory +• Persevering through struggles and hardships +• Standing tall despite adversity +• Never giving up or giving in +• Rising above the rest and achieving greatness +• Destiny and legacy +• Conquering pain and overcoming obstacles +• Perseverance and determination +• Resilience in the face of adversity +• Trust and reliance on a higher power or entity +• Finding refuge and strength in difficult times +• Worship and prayer services +• Graduation of grade four kids from children's worship +• Pastors class meeting after church today +• Reactivate conference in September for youth +• Children's worship time changes for summer schedule +• Need volunteers for July food bank drive and pancake breakfast +• Contacting Maria or emailing licrc.ca for further assistance +• Worship service and prayer for a blessing +• Prayer for various needs: salvation, faith, encouragement, help, comfort, rest, inspiration +• Song and hymn singing: praise, glory, majesty, love, mercy, peace +• Jesus Christ as Lord, Savior, and name that is beautiful +• Name and praise of Jesus Christ +• Guitar solos +• Prayer and confession of sins +• Lord's Day 1 response: comfort in life and death is belonging to Jesus Christ +• Desire for spiritual connection and renewal +• Longing for a deeper relationship with God +• Worship and praise of God, including singing and music +• Introducing five grade four students graduating from Children's Worship Time +• Acknowledging their participation in the ministry over several years +• Inviting attendees who have been involved with the students' lives to stand +• Presenting each student with a Bible +• Inviting family, friends, and teachers to come forward for prayer +• A closing prayer for the graduating students +• Prayers for a church group +• Introduction to the offering for Night Shift Ministries +• Explanation of the involvement of the church in serving at the Surrey campus and the need for more volunteers +• Invitation to volunteer for the food truck ministry on the first Wednesday of every month +• Announcement of next week's offering for Cascades Christian Counseling +• Silent prayers led by a speaker +• Introduction and morning greeting +• Discussion of summer and school schedules +• Introducing Hank, a guest speaker +• Explaining the concept of teamwork with rock-paper-scissors game +• Discussing God's invitation to be part of his team +• Prayer for Children's Worship Time and the church +• Youth program convention and volunteering to help coordinate and lead it +• Breakfast service at H.D. Stafford School for students in the fall season +• Congregational meeting and finances of the church +• Night shift ministry and meal program at H.D. Stafford School +• Reactivate youth program this fall +• Prayer requests for various individuals including those with health concerns, grief, and relationships issues +• Summer vacations and protection for church members traveling +• Graduation from schools, Sunday school, and university +• The pastor leads in prayer for guidance and wisdom. +• The series on the Book of Romans is ending for now and will resume later. +• The congregation reads Romans 8:31-39 together. +• The pastor reflects on the passage, noting its importance and potential for being misunderstood or seen as clichéd. +• He expresses his desire to help the congregation understand and apply the message in a meaningful way. +• The speaker discusses Romans 8:31-39 and how Paul answers questions about being against God's will. +• Paul stacks layers of answers to demonstrate confidence in facing struggles, persecution, or darkness with faith. +• The text builds on the idea that if God is for us, who can be against us, and provides examples from Jesus' life and death. +• The speaker describes a courtroom drama image, where God's wrath and judgment are contrasted with Jesus as defense attorney and mediator. +• The power of the cross is emphasized, including Jesus' innocence, his death, and resurrection, which demonstrates the finality of sin's punishment. +• The devil has no real power to condemn or accuse spiritually and ontologically in the world. +• The speaker acknowledges the dark night of the soul experience and feeling like one is walking through life as a zombie due to feelings of inadequacy and fear +• The voice that says "you are fake" or "you are a fraud" can be overwhelming +• The speaker emphasizes that being in this church with other Christians is a safe place, despite everyone's struggles with faith +• Paul's confidence comes not from his own strength or faith but from the person of God +• God's presence and love give people confidence, conviction, and secure faith +• Jesus Christ is at the right hand of God interceding for us and exercising sovereign reign to the glory of God +• Jesus sits at the right hand of God and intercedes for believers +• The verb "intercede" is in the present tense, suggesting an ongoing action +• Jesus continues to stand in the gap between humanity and God, representing believers to the Father +• Prayer is a means by which Jesus works in and through believers +• In John 17, Jesus prayed for all his followers, including the listener +• Romans 8 states that Jesus continues to pray and intercede for his followers +• As believers pray, Jesus hears their prayers and speaks them to the Father +• The Holy Spirit lifts up believers' prayers like incense to heaven +• Prayer is a vital part of Christian faith and life +• A story about a woman who was told by God's voice to do a handstand in front of a pop machine illustrates obedience to God's promptings +• The listener is encouraged to pray and intercede for others, using their prayers as a means to achieve God's will. +• A person prayed for help, picked up a gun, and God answered by sending someone to distract the threat +• The speaker shares many stories of answered prayer and miraculous interventions in the community +• God is at work in people's lives, often visibly, through healing, hope, and community restoration +• Not all prayers are answered as expected, but God still hears and responds to our pleas +• Christ's eternal intercession means He is constantly representing us to the Father and supporting us in trials +• Separation from God's love +• Suffering and hardships mentioned (trouble, hardship, persecution, famine, nakedness, danger, sword) +• Response to suffering ("no" in Romans 8:35-39) +• Conquerors through Christ +• Inheritor of the kingdom as co-heir with Christ +• No separation from God's love due to death, life, angels, demons, present/future, or any powers +• God's love is powerful enough to separate us from all other powers +• Christians have been persecuted throughout history for holding this truth +• Knowing that God is for us gives us confidence and leads to bold action +• We are called to share this conviction with others, even if it costs us something +• Living out our faith in a post-Christian world requires a deep conviction of who God is and what He has done for us +• Jesus Christ has conquered sin and death +• God's kingdom coming in and around us +• Being conquerors through faith in Jesus Christ +• Praying for the power of the Spirit to serve others +• Witnessing God's goodness and gospel to others +• Resting in God alone as rock and salvation +• Redemption and salvation through God +• Trust in God amidst life's temptations and challenges +• The fleeting nature of wealth and material possessions +• The importance of setting one's heart on God and His love +• Faith and loyalty to God, even in difficult times +• Pouring out one's soul to God and trusting in His mercy +• World has been crushed by death +• Speaker is dead, but feels alive +• Praising God and their redeemer +• Talking to Matt about a mic check +• Inviting Matt and Nicole Woods on stage +• Introducing them as guests for the week +• Nicole's past work with youth ministry +• Her experience in Mexico leading a youth camp +• Troubles she got into during the camp +• Punishments and discipline that followed +• Personal anecdotes from the speaker's interactions with Nicole +• Nicole became a friend of the family and babysat their kids +• The church had some members leave for various reasons, leaving them short on drummers +• A call was made for someone to play drums, and Nicole's boyfriend suggested Matt +• Matt joined the team and has been playing drums and an integral part of the church ever since +• The church's live stream services +• IT team setting up online services +• Sound board changes made by Matt +• New congregation mics and speaker installed +• Removal of dead spots in the sound system +• Acknowledgment and thanks to Matt for his work +• Live stream worked out +• Coffee and fellowship will be available after the service +• A large quantity of Oreos was bought due to Nicole's preference +• The couple is being prayed for, including thanksgiving for their leadership in the church +• Discussion of their various roles and contributions to the church +• Praying for God's blessings on others +• Seeking guidance and protection from God +• Thanking God for existing things +• Inviting listeners to stand and receive God's blessing +• Finishing with a blessing from Jude, the words of God spoken directly to one's heart and life +• Receiving God's blessing and protection from stumbling and being presented before his glorious presence +• Worship of God in all ages +• Praise and glory to the Lamb +• Honor, power, and strength to God +• The redeemed shall be strong in purpose and unity +• Praise and glory with love and faith to God +• Glory and honor to God forever and ever \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - June 25, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - June 25, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..03c7360d4b0192438ce77b479569207d8a52eb63 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - June 25, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,2657 @@ +[0.00 --> 2.22] Into the sky, nothing can stop me tonight +[2.22 --> 4.30] You make me feel invincible +[4.30 --> 6.30] Earthquake, powerful +[6.30 --> 8.58] Just like a tidal wave +[8.58 --> 9.96] You make me brave +[9.96 --> 11.88] You're my titanium +[11.88 --> 14.30] Pipe, so raise it up +[14.30 --> 16.66] Like the roar of victory +[16.66 --> 17.68] In a stadium +[17.68 --> 19.78] Who can touch me? +[19.84 --> 20.50] Cause I'm +[20.50 --> 24.24] Who can stop me tonight? +[26.08 --> 28.12] You make me feel +[28.12 --> 29.14] Invincible +[29.14 --> 31.66] I feel, I feel it +[31.66 --> 32.96] Invincible +[32.96 --> 35.50] I feel, I feel it +[35.50 --> 36.76] Invincible +[36.76 --> 38.88] Here we go again +[38.88 --> 40.94] I will not give in +[40.94 --> 43.54] I've got a reason to fight +[43.54 --> 46.60] Every day we choose +[46.60 --> 48.56] We might win or lose +[48.56 --> 51.34] This is the dangerous life +[51.34 --> 53.82] Hey, hey, hey +[53.82 --> 55.74] Every day when I wake +[55.74 --> 56.96] They say that I'm gone +[56.96 --> 58.06] They say that they've won +[58.06 --> 59.80] It's over and die +[59.80 --> 61.34] Hey, hey, hey +[61.34 --> 63.34] When I need to be saved +[63.34 --> 64.56] They're counting me out +[64.56 --> 65.68] But this is my round +[65.68 --> 66.48] You're my god +[66.48 --> 67.38] You're looking me out +[67.38 --> 68.34] Shot like a rocket +[68.34 --> 69.38] Up into the sky +[69.38 --> 70.80] Nothing can stop me tonight +[70.80 --> 71.84] You make me feel +[71.84 --> 72.96] Invincible +[72.96 --> 74.88] Earthquake, powerful +[74.88 --> 76.62] Just like a dynamite +[76.62 --> 78.50] You make me brave +[78.50 --> 80.44] You're my titanium +[80.44 --> 82.90] Fight so raise it up +[82.90 --> 85.22] Like the roar of victory +[85.22 --> 86.26] In a stadium +[86.26 --> 88.36] Who can touch me? +[88.40 --> 89.06] Cause I'm +[89.06 --> 92.84] Who can stop me tonight? +[94.20 --> 96.70] You make me feel +[96.70 --> 97.76] Invincible +[97.76 --> 100.22] I feel, I feel it +[100.22 --> 101.58] Invincible +[101.58 --> 104.04] I feel, I feel it +[104.04 --> 105.38] Invincible +[105.38 --> 120.66] Invincible +[120.66 --> 122.80] I make me feel +[122.80 --> 127.16] You make me feel +[127.16 --> 128.18] Invincible +[128.18 --> 131.00] You make me feel +[131.00 --> 132.02] Invincible +[132.02 --> 134.16] Charlotte could rock it up into the sky +[134.16 --> 135.06] Not gonna stop +[135.06 --> 135.82] Invincible +[135.82 --> 136.82] Invincible +[136.82 --> 137.82] Invincible +[137.82 --> 138.82] Invincible +[138.82 --> 139.64] Earthquake, powerful +[139.64 --> 140.82] Just like a dynamite +[140.82 --> 143.28] You make me brave +[143.28 --> 144.82] You're my titanium +[144.82 --> 147.66] Fight so raise it up +[147.66 --> 150.00] Like the roar of victory +[150.00 --> 150.98] In a stadium +[150.98 --> 152.92] Invincible +[152.92 --> 153.82] Invincible +[153.82 --> 154.82] Invincible +[154.82 --> 155.82] Invincible +[155.82 --> 156.82] Just like a dynamite +[156.82 --> 158.54] You make me brave +[158.54 --> 159.82] You're my titanium +[160.50 --> 162.88] Fight so raise it up +[162.88 --> 165.22] Like the roar of victory +[165.22 --> 166.22] And a stadium +[166.22 --> 168.36] Who can touch me? +[168.44 --> 169.06] Cause I'm +[169.06 --> 172.86] Who can stop me tonight? +[172.86 --> 172.88] Who can stop me tonight? +[174.20 --> 176.70] You make me feel +[176.70 --> 177.72] Invincible +[177.72 --> 180.22] I feel, I feel it +[180.22 --> 181.50] Invincible +[181.50 --> 184.06] I feel, I feel it +[184.06 --> 185.30] Invincible +[195.22 --> 196.22] Invincible +[196.22 --> 196.80] I feel, I feel it +[196.80 --> 197.22] Invincible +[197.22 --> 198.22] I feel, I feel it +[198.22 --> 199.22] Invincible +[199.22 --> 200.22] Invincible +[200.22 --> 201.22] Invincible +[201.22 --> 202.22] Invincible +[202.22 --> 203.22] Invincible +[203.22 --> 205.22] Invincible +[205.22 --> 206.22] Invincible +[206.22 --> 207.22] Invincible +[207.22 --> 208.22] Invincible +[208.22 --> 209.22] Invincible +[209.22 --> 210.22] Invincible +[210.22 --> 211.22] Invincible +[211.22 --> 212.22] Invincible +[212.22 --> 213.22] Invincible +[213.22 --> 215.22] Invincible +[215.22 --> 216.22] Invincible +[216.22 --> 217.22] Invincible +[217.22 --> 218.22] Invincible +[218.22 --> 218.68] Invincible +[218.68 --> 226.64] My heart bleeds adrenaline +[226.64 --> 231.38] The fire I breathe is where I live +[231.38 --> 235.18] Incredible and minimal +[235.18 --> 239.40] One life to live, I never give up, I never give in +[239.40 --> 243.10] Some people wanna turn and run +[243.10 --> 246.94] But the strong rise under the gun +[246.94 --> 250.38] Top, to the top, ain't never gonna stop +[250.38 --> 254.82] To the top, to the top, ain't never gonna stop +[254.82 --> 257.14] Never gonna keep me down +[257.14 --> 261.14] Still the one that's standing now +[261.14 --> 266.08] Destiny is calling me, you're down in history +[266.08 --> 268.80] Every day I fight to be +[268.80 --> 270.34] That you do me +[270.34 --> 281.42] Fly high or will I fall +[281.42 --> 285.26] Legends made when faith is strong +[285.26 --> 287.78] No time to bleed +[287.78 --> 291.22] I'm conquering, I'm conquering, I'm alive +[291.22 --> 293.66] I'll push through the pain, I'm up for the prize +[293.66 --> 297.28] Some people wanna turn and run +[297.28 --> 301.22] But the strong rise under the gun +[301.22 --> 304.56] Top, to the top, ain't never gonna stop +[304.56 --> 308.66] To the top, to the top, ain't never gonna stop +[308.66 --> 311.10] Never gonna keep me down +[311.10 --> 312.10] Never gonna keep me +[312.10 --> 312.62] Never gonna keep me +[312.62 --> 315.10] Still the one that's standing now +[315.10 --> 316.10] Never gonna keep me +[316.10 --> 316.60] Never gonna keep me +[316.60 --> 317.10] Still the one that's standing now +[317.10 --> 318.86] Destiny is calling me +[318.86 --> 320.30] You're down in history +[320.30 --> 323.02] Every day I fight to be +[323.02 --> 326.10] Every day I fight to be +[326.10 --> 330.78] Every day I fight to be +[330.78 --> 346.92] I'm conquering, I'm conquering, I'm conquering +[346.92 --> 350.36] Wings are made to fly, made to fly +[350.36 --> 354.20] Fears are born to die, born to die +[354.20 --> 358.10] Pushing through the pain, through the pain +[358.10 --> 361.12] Pushing through, breaking through +[361.12 --> 363.14] Whatever it takes, what I gotta do +[363.14 --> 365.06] Giving my all, giving all that I've got +[365.06 --> 366.96] Never will stop till I get to the top +[366.96 --> 370.36] Top, to the top, ain't never gonna stop +[370.36 --> 374.80] To the top, to the top, ain't never gonna stop +[374.80 --> 377.16] Never gonna keep me down +[377.16 --> 378.54] Never gonna keep me +[378.54 --> 381.14] Still the one that's standing now +[381.14 --> 384.60] Destiny is calling me +[384.60 --> 386.08] You're down in history +[386.08 --> 388.84] Every day I fight to be +[388.84 --> 390.22] You're down in history +[390.22 --> 392.08] Never gonna keep me +[392.08 --> 393.82] Never gonna keep me +[393.82 --> 396.34] Still the one that's standing now +[396.34 --> 400.08] Destiny is calling me +[400.08 --> 401.56] You're down in history +[401.56 --> 404.28] Every day I fight to be +[404.28 --> 405.86] You're down in history +[405.86 --> 413.82] You're down in history +[413.82 --> 427.88] God, I fight to be +[430.96 --> 431.72] You're down in history +[431.72 --> 433.28] り域にさ Conceptual +[433.28 --> 449.04] When I open my eyes, I can't believe it +[449.04 --> 453.48] How the world can look so different than we were dreaming +[453.48 --> 458.84] It's getting harder to say, I'm undefeated +[458.84 --> 463.60] When the best my heart can hope for is breaking even +[463.60 --> 468.02] Here and now, reaching out in my heart +[468.02 --> 472.86] I don't know how, but I know I'm not alone +[472.86 --> 479.58] I can face my darkest night, cause I trust you with my life +[479.58 --> 484.60] I'm not afraid for you, you're my refuge +[484.60 --> 489.70] When there's heavy on my chest, you're the place I catch my breath +[489.70 --> 494.74] You are the only one I hold on to +[494.74 --> 499.50] Oh, cause you are my refuge +[499.50 --> 505.92] I know how this ends, I'm gonna make it +[505.92 --> 510.58] Your word is in my heart, none could ever take it +[510.58 --> 516.22] Here and now, in the south, come and fill me with your power +[516.22 --> 519.14] Let me know I'm not alone +[519.14 --> 525.06] I can face my darkest night, cause I trust you with my life +[525.06 --> 530.16] I'm not afraid for you, you're my refuge +[530.16 --> 535.16] When you set me on my chest, you're the place I catch my breath +[535.16 --> 540.16] You are the only one I hold on to +[540.16 --> 545.40] Every day in darkest night, I trust you at all times +[545.40 --> 550.32] I'm not afraid for you, you're my refuge +[550.32 --> 555.42] And when I've got nothing left, you're the place I find my rest +[555.42 --> 559.88] You are the only one that I run to +[559.88 --> 565.00] Yes, you are my refuge +[565.00 --> 569.48] You're my rest, you're my rock, you're my fortress +[569.48 --> 575.12] You're my strength, you're my shield, and you're my defense +[575.12 --> 580.08] Nothing can ever take me from you +[580.08 --> 585.18] Nothing's ever gonna take me from you +[585.18 --> 590.82] I can face my darkest night, cause I trust you with my life +[590.82 --> 595.68] I'm not afraid for you, you're my refuge +[595.68 --> 600.84] When you set me on my chest, you're the place I catch my breath +[600.84 --> 605.36] You are the only one I hold on to +[605.36 --> 611.10] Every day in darkest night, I trust you at all times +[611.10 --> 614.90] I'm not afraid for you, you're my refuge +[614.90 --> 621.12] And when I've got nothing left, you're the place I find my rest +[621.12 --> 625.14] You are the only one that I run to +[625.14 --> 628.98] Good morning +[628.98 --> 629.26] Good morning +[630.84 --> 633.66] Welcome to worship +[633.66 --> 635.70] Can you hear me okay? +[637.06 --> 639.22] Some of you say no, some of you say yes +[639.22 --> 644.04] Not coming through +[644.04 --> 644.68] We're working +[644.68 --> 647.32] Oh, sounds like we're getting something +[647.32 --> 649.42] No? +[649.74 --> 651.44] There, there we go +[651.44 --> 652.02] Good morning! +[653.86 --> 656.40] Welcome to church +[656.40 --> 658.58] If you're visiting with us this morning +[658.58 --> 661.08] Let me offer a special welcome to you +[661.08 --> 661.92] My name is Chris +[661.92 --> 664.64] I'm one of the pastors here +[664.64 --> 668.26] And it's my privilege to be leading you +[668.26 --> 671.06] Along with a few others in our worship this morning +[671.06 --> 673.34] We have a special service as we're +[673.34 --> 678.54] Graduating our grade four kids out of children's worship time +[678.54 --> 683.42] Into the ordinary worshiping life of this church +[683.42 --> 687.24] And so we're excited for that part of our service together +[687.24 --> 691.66] Before we begin, there are a couple announcements to make +[691.66 --> 694.64] And so I'm going to get Emo to start making his way to the front +[694.64 --> 696.08] He's going to jump on the mic for the +[696.08 --> 698.20] For an announcement +[698.20 --> 700.42] But I also just wanted to say that +[700.42 --> 704.52] Pastors class has one more meeting after church today +[704.52 --> 707.10] And so if you've been in pastors class +[707.10 --> 708.58] We encourage you to stick around +[708.58 --> 712.20] Following worship today for just under an hour +[712.20 --> 714.38] As we'll conclude that time together +[714.38 --> 719.12] Also, the reactivate conference +[719.12 --> 720.64] Which is happening in September +[720.64 --> 723.66] The sign up for youth has gone out for that +[723.66 --> 726.04] And so youth and parents of youth +[726.04 --> 728.30] You've seen that somewhere probably +[728.30 --> 731.54] Make sure you sign up your kids for that +[731.54 --> 736.64] And lastly, as we're anticipating our summer schedule +[736.64 --> 739.16] Beginning in regularity next week +[739.16 --> 741.98] Our children's worship time changes +[741.98 --> 743.96] From preschool to grade four +[743.96 --> 747.20] To ages three through five +[747.20 --> 749.00] Have a group that they can go +[749.00 --> 751.18] But we need five more teachers +[751.18 --> 753.20] Mostly for August +[753.20 --> 755.74] And so if you're around in August +[755.74 --> 758.00] We would love for you to sign up for that +[758.00 --> 759.90] You can ask Amy if you have any questions +[759.90 --> 762.08] She's at the children's worship time booth now +[762.08 --> 763.32] But she would love to field that +[763.32 --> 765.32] If you get the bulletin from us +[765.32 --> 766.76] The e-bulletin that goes out +[766.76 --> 769.84] There's also a link in there to sign up at that +[769.84 --> 772.48] Emo, why don't you grab a mic +[772.48 --> 780.06] Good morning +[780.06 --> 784.06] As you've probably read in your e-bulletin for today +[784.06 --> 788.68] You've noticed that we have another July food bank drive +[788.68 --> 791.80] Starting on July 9th +[791.80 --> 793.96] We'll be delivering the empty bags +[793.96 --> 796.90] Into our Murrayville neighborhood +[796.90 --> 798.36] Like last year +[798.36 --> 802.90] Then on Saturday, July 15th +[802.90 --> 804.06] We'll be +[804.06 --> 807.56] All the bags will be returned to the church +[807.56 --> 810.82] And we'll hold a pancake breakfast +[810.82 --> 813.50] And have a bouncy castle +[813.50 --> 816.40] And other children's and adult venues +[816.40 --> 818.46] On that day +[818.46 --> 822.00] In order to make that happen +[822.00 --> 823.16] We need volunteers +[823.16 --> 824.96] To come forward +[824.96 --> 828.92] To set up +[828.92 --> 831.52] We'll have volunteers for the set up +[831.52 --> 836.38] Which is between 7 a.m. and 9.30 +[836.38 --> 839.88] And then the takedown crew +[839.88 --> 841.82] Will be from 9.30 +[841.82 --> 843.80] Till quarter after 11 +[843.80 --> 844.94] No, sorry +[844.94 --> 846.26] Quarter to 12 +[846.26 --> 849.92] There are two sign up sheets +[849.92 --> 851.10] In the foyer +[851.10 --> 854.02] One for the set up +[854.02 --> 855.22] And one for the takedown +[855.22 --> 858.04] And there are also +[858.04 --> 860.04] Volunteer sheets +[860.04 --> 864.12] E-sheets +[864.12 --> 865.96] On the e-bulletin +[865.96 --> 868.20] Under the food bank drive +[868.20 --> 870.68] That you can sign up on as well +[870.68 --> 874.80] If you're electronically smart +[874.80 --> 877.62] I encourage you to participate +[877.62 --> 879.92] In this cause +[879.92 --> 883.56] In a Christ-like compassion +[883.56 --> 885.04] For the poor in our community +[885.04 --> 886.06] Thank you +[886.06 --> 887.00] Have a great Sunday +[890.04 --> 893.96] Mindful of the fact +[893.96 --> 894.90] That even as we make +[894.90 --> 895.62] These announcements +[895.62 --> 896.54] We reference there +[896.54 --> 897.42] The e-bulletin +[897.42 --> 898.42] A couple times +[898.42 --> 899.46] Some of you may not know +[899.46 --> 899.98] What that is +[899.98 --> 901.10] And so +[901.10 --> 902.10] Instead of getting +[902.10 --> 903.40] A huge worship folder +[903.40 --> 904.66] When you come to us on Sunday +[904.66 --> 905.76] We email out +[905.76 --> 906.68] An e-bulletin +[906.68 --> 907.66] To people +[907.66 --> 908.56] And so if you would like +[908.56 --> 909.62] To receive that +[909.62 --> 911.16] I encourage you to connect +[911.16 --> 911.96] With the office +[911.96 --> 913.48] You can get Maria there +[913.48 --> 914.76] You can email +[914.76 --> 915.56] Communications +[915.56 --> 917.42] At licrc.ca +[917.42 --> 918.50] And they will add you +[918.50 --> 919.26] To that list +[919.26 --> 919.90] If you have questions +[919.90 --> 920.38] About that +[920.38 --> 921.32] Talk to me +[921.32 --> 922.20] Or Pastor Kevin +[922.20 --> 923.44] And we'll help +[923.44 --> 924.56] Get you set there +[924.56 --> 926.50] Let's stand together +[926.50 --> 928.42] We can begin our worship +[928.42 --> 934.66] In the presence of God +[934.66 --> 937.12] And with the church of Jesus +[937.12 --> 939.32] We gather in his name +[939.32 --> 940.76] To sing his praises +[940.76 --> 941.84] And to hear from him +[941.84 --> 944.58] And God meets us together +[944.58 --> 946.06] Receive the greeting +[946.06 --> 947.10] Of our God +[947.10 --> 948.88] Grace +[948.88 --> 949.64] Mercy +[949.64 --> 950.32] Mercy +[950.32 --> 951.54] Peace to you +[951.54 --> 952.78] From God our Father +[952.78 --> 954.28] From the Lord Jesus Christ +[954.28 --> 954.82] His Son +[954.82 --> 955.58] And our Savior +[955.58 --> 956.72] Through the presence +[956.72 --> 957.30] And power +[957.30 --> 958.52] Of the Holy Spirit +[958.52 --> 959.94] Amen +[959.94 --> 961.74] As God has welcomed us +[961.74 --> 962.20] Into worship +[962.20 --> 963.68] Invite those around you +[963.68 --> 965.02] And welcome them as well +[965.02 --> 989.62] unagell +[989.62 --> 1000.84] Good morning. +[1002.42 --> 1007.34] Please bow your heads with me as we pray for a blessing on this morning's worship service. +[1008.96 --> 1013.44] Almighty God, we pray for your blessing on the church in this place. +[1014.16 --> 1017.88] Here may the faithful find salvation and the careless be awakened. +[1017.88 --> 1022.42] Here may the doubting find faith and may the anxious be encouraged. +[1023.16 --> 1027.00] Here may the tempted find help and the sorrowful find comfort. +[1027.86 --> 1030.78] Here may the weary find rest and the strong be renewed. +[1031.40 --> 1034.44] Here may the aged find consolation and the young be inspired. +[1035.06 --> 1037.12] Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. +[1047.88 --> 1054.76] I'm refuge with me. +[1054.76 --> 1061.28] I'm going to enter in your heaven and earth. +[1061.28 --> 1070.36] I travel in your holy desert. +[1070.78 --> 1077.06] Glory, glory in your sanctuary. +[1077.06 --> 1090.28] His wonder and majesty, Lord, before you alive, adore you. +[1090.28 --> 1099.50] All the earth will repent that your love is everywhere. +[1099.50 --> 1108.50] Your fields will return, feasting down. +[1111.38 --> 1115.50] Hear the trees, joyful crowd. +[1116.90 --> 1120.50] Praising you, so will I. +[1120.50 --> 1126.50] A new song I'll sing. +[1126.92 --> 1134.32] Lord, I will glorify and bless your holy name. +[1134.32 --> 1138.32] Amen. +[1141.32 --> 1142.32] Amen. +[1143.14 --> 1150.02] Jesus, Lord of all life and salvation. +[1151.22 --> 1154.76] Into your presence we call. +[1154.76 --> 1160.76] We worship the new God. +[1161.86 --> 1163.58] Let us sing. +[1163.76 --> 1165.76] Now tell us. +[1166.76 --> 1170.76] Tell us with your holy power. +[1172.14 --> 1175.76] Set us to bring your love. +[1177.04 --> 1178.76] Tell nations. +[1178.76 --> 1182.76] I'll know your glory. +[1182.76 --> 1187.76] All the earth will declare. +[1188.76 --> 1192.76] That your love is everywhere. +[1194.76 --> 1200.76] The fields will end on, season's time. +[1200.76 --> 1202.76] A new song I'll sing. +[1202.76 --> 1205.76] A new song I'll sing. +[1205.76 --> 1212.76] Lord, I will glorify and bless your holy name. +[1212.76 --> 1217.76] A new song I'll sing. +[1217.76 --> 1225.76] Lord, I will glorify and bless your holy name. +[1225.76 --> 1238.76] Glorify and bless your holy name. +[1255.76 --> 1275.76] You were the word of love you gave. +[1275.76 --> 1285.76] One with God, the Lord most high. +[1286.76 --> 1291.76] In glory and creation. +[1292.76 --> 1299.76] Now revealed in you, our Christ. +[1299.76 --> 1303.76] What a beautiful name it is. +[1303.76 --> 1307.76] What a beautiful name it is. +[1307.76 --> 1314.76] The name of Jesus Christ, my Lord. +[1315.76 --> 1319.76] What a beautiful name it is. +[1320.76 --> 1322.76] Nothing compares to this. +[1322.76 --> 1324.76] What a beautiful name it is. +[1324.76 --> 1326.76] What a beautiful name it is. +[1326.76 --> 1329.76] The name of Jesus. +[1329.76 --> 1330.76] What a beautiful name it is. +[1330.76 --> 1332.76] The name of Jesus. +[1337.76 --> 1342.76] Didn't walk an end without us. +[1343.76 --> 1349.76] Jesus, you are never now. +[1349.76 --> 1352.76] When sin was raised, your love was revealed. +[1352.76 --> 1356.76] When sin was raised, your love was revealed. +[1356.76 --> 1357.76] When sin was raised, your love was revealed. +[1358.76 --> 1363.76] Why could summer in us now? +[1364.76 --> 1367.76] What a beautiful name it is. +[1367.76 --> 1370.76] What a beautiful name it is. +[1370.76 --> 1378.76] The name of Jesus Christ, my King. +[1378.76 --> 1379.76] What a beautiful name it is. +[1379.76 --> 1380.76] tiếnghting it. +[1380.76 --> 1382.86] What a wonderful name it is. +[1383.76 --> 1384.76] What a wonderful name it is. +[1384.76 --> 1385.76] The name of Jesus Christ, my Lord. +[1385.76 --> 1388.76] Many spells rose at theest, the name of God. +[1388.76 --> 1389.76] 29. +[1389.76 --> 1391.76] Lord Jesus Christ, my Mary. +[1391.76 --> 1393.76] What a wonderful name it is. +[1393.76 --> 1394.76] purchasing Holzham today. +[1394.76 --> 1396.76] What a wonderful name it is. +[1396.76 --> 1397.76] What a wonderful name it is. +[1397.76 --> 1398.76] What a wonderful name it is. +[1399.76 --> 1403.76] The name of Jesus Christ, my Lions. +[1403.76 --> 1433.74] guitar solo +[1433.74 --> 1463.72] guitar solo +[1463.74 --> 1493.72] guitar solo +[1493.74 --> 1523.72] guitar solo +[1523.72 --> 1553.70] guitar solo +[1553.72 --> 1583.70] guitar solo +[1583.70 --> 1585.70] guitar solo +[1585.70 --> 1592.58] I invite you to be seated. +[1596.90 --> 1598.68] Death could not hold you. +[1599.72 --> 1601.38] The veil tore before you. +[1602.26 --> 1605.00] You silence the boast of sin and grave. +[1606.04 --> 1607.70] He silences our sin +[1607.70 --> 1609.54] when we come to him in confession. +[1610.20 --> 1612.02] He silences our sin. +[1612.02 --> 1614.46] He wipes it out, covers it up. +[1615.32 --> 1617.46] He blots them out and sweeps them away. +[1618.00 --> 1619.78] We all need this forgiveness. +[1620.88 --> 1623.12] Let us come before him now in silent prayer +[1623.12 --> 1625.12] and offer our confessions to him. +[1625.12 --> 1626.12] Thank you. +[1655.12 --> 1656.04] Hear the good news. +[1685.12 --> 1686.04] Live a renewed life. +[1686.04 --> 1686.36] Live a renewed life. +[1686.36 --> 1687.78] Thanks be to God. +[1687.78 --> 1697.00] Please rise and say in response the answer to Lord's Day 1. +[1697.00 --> 1705.70] The question is, what is your only comfort in life and in death? +[1705.70 --> 1716.28] That I am not my own, but I belong, but I belong, body and soul, in life and in death, to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ. +[1717.12 --> 1725.98] He also has paid for all my sins with his precious blood, and has set me free from the tyranny of the devil. +[1725.98 --> 1735.32] He also watches over me in such a way that not my hair can fall from my head without the will of my Father in heaven. +[1736.08 --> 1739.98] In fact, all things must work together for my salvation. +[1739.98 --> 1747.82] Because I belong to him, Christ by his Holy Spirit assures me of eternal life, +[1747.82 --> 1753.90] and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him. +[1769.98 --> 1799.96] I belong to you, Christ by his Holy Spirit assures me of eternal life, +[1799.96 --> 1809.00] How I want to be there once again. +[1809.00 --> 1817.40] By the flow that the word can bring up and the flame, +[1818.22 --> 1821.72] Till nothing between us remains, +[1822.82 --> 1826.60] My life is an altar to you. +[1826.60 --> 1836.22] Freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom, all the efforts that burn in my heart, +[1836.94 --> 1840.52] A love taken back to the town, +[1841.64 --> 1845.48] My life is an altar to you. +[1845.48 --> 1847.64] Oh, my life is an altar to you. +[1847.64 --> 1855.22] Need a pure and willing spirit, +[1855.22 --> 1864.76] Take me back to where it all began. +[1866.82 --> 1872.68] For it all began, so God began. +[1872.68 --> 1882.02] How I long to be there once again +[1882.02 --> 1891.28] Light a fire that the world can't burn and mend the flames +[1891.28 --> 1895.72] Till nothing between us remains +[1895.72 --> 1899.96] My life is an altar to you +[1899.96 --> 1908.96] We live on the earth where that burn in my heart +[1909.82 --> 1913.96] A love taken back to the sky +[1913.96 --> 1918.96] My life is an altar to you +[1918.96 --> 1928.96] I'm sorry, please forgive me +[1928.96 --> 1934.96] For when I've gone home +[1934.96 --> 1937.96] Lord, I need you +[1937.96 --> 1942.96] How I need you +[1942.96 --> 1948.96] To obey my soul +[1948.96 --> 1951.96] Lord, I need you +[1951.96 --> 1955.96] How the world can't burn and mend the flames +[1955.96 --> 1959.96] Till nothing between us remains +[1959.96 --> 1964.96] My life is an altar to you +[1964.96 --> 1973.96] We live on the earth where that burn in my heart +[1973.96 --> 1978.96] A love taken back to the sky +[1978.96 --> 1983.96] My life is an altar to you +[1983.96 --> 1995.96] And all the earth will shout your praise +[1995.96 --> 2012.96] Our hearts will dry, these bones will sing +[2012.96 --> 2017.96] Great are you, Lord +[2017.96 --> 2019.96] Great are you, Lord +[2019.96 --> 2026.96] And all the earth will shout your praise +[2026.96 --> 2031.96] Our hearts will dry, these bones will sing +[2031.96 --> 2037.96] Great are you, Lord +[2037.96 --> 2042.96] Great are you, Lord +[2042.96 --> 2043.96] And all the earth will shout your praise +[2043.96 --> 2046.96] Our hearts will dry, these bones will sing +[2046.96 --> 2047.96] Great are you, Lord +[2047.96 --> 2058.96] And all the earth will shout your praise +[2058.96 --> 2060.96] Your heart will burn in our hearts +[2060.96 --> 2064.96] And all the earth will sing +[2064.96 --> 2070.96] Great are you, Lord +[2070.96 --> 2072.96] In your heart, in our hearts +[2072.96 --> 2075.96] So we pour out our praise +[2075.96 --> 2082.64] You only is your breath in our lungs +[2082.64 --> 2087.86] So we pour out our praise, pour out our praise +[2087.86 --> 2091.80] You only is your breath in our lungs +[2091.80 --> 2096.78] So we pour out our praise, you only +[2105.96 --> 2115.36] God of glory, please forgive me +[2115.36 --> 2124.58] For when I'm on call, Lord, I need you +[2124.58 --> 2135.94] How I need you to awake my soul +[2135.96 --> 2160.76] I would love to invite a few grade four students over +[2160.76 --> 2164.66] because today is the last day that these grade fours +[2164.66 --> 2166.40] will be going to Children's Worship Time +[2166.40 --> 2170.78] and so in essence, they're graduating out of the Children's Worship Time ministry +[2170.78 --> 2181.14] so I would love to invite Zoe Hubertz, Amara Hogawoning, Julia Klein-Geltink, Caleb Verkike, and Austin Nordam up to the front +[2181.14 --> 2186.36] and Joel Trummell is also one of these grade four students +[2186.36 --> 2187.12] but he's not here today +[2187.12 --> 2188.72] so we'll remember Joel as well +[2188.72 --> 2196.26] but these five lovely folks have been in Children's Worship Time for quite a while +[2196.26 --> 2197.18] but today's the last day +[2197.18 --> 2198.92] are we excited about that? +[2198.92 --> 2200.92] are we sad about that? +[2200.92 --> 2202.92] sad +[2202.92 --> 2203.30] it's good to be sad +[2203.30 --> 2206.30] that's good, that means it's been a good ministry for you, right? +[2206.30 --> 2207.92] now I thought we should acknowledge them today +[2207.92 --> 2209.92] so why don't we give them a round of applause +[2209.92 --> 2215.94] now you five up here +[2215.94 --> 2217.36] I want to show you something pretty cool +[2217.36 --> 2220.28] when you were baptized as little kids +[2220.28 --> 2222.48] the church promised to do a few things +[2222.48 --> 2224.46] all of these people out there promised +[2224.46 --> 2226.06] that they would pray for you +[2226.06 --> 2227.46] that they would encourage you +[2227.46 --> 2228.62] that they would lead you +[2228.62 --> 2229.66] and that they would teach you +[2229.66 --> 2233.54] and I want to now invite anybody in the church +[2233.54 --> 2237.24] who has been a part of these five kids' lives +[2237.24 --> 2238.48] in Children's Worship Time +[2238.48 --> 2239.52] maybe you were a coordinator +[2239.52 --> 2240.52] a large group leader +[2240.52 --> 2241.52] a small group leader +[2241.52 --> 2243.20] if you taught them at all +[2243.20 --> 2245.88] over the last five years +[2245.88 --> 2247.26] six years, seven years +[2247.26 --> 2248.20] preschool and up +[2248.20 --> 2250.30] please stand right now for just a moment +[2250.30 --> 2252.94] so we can see you all out there +[2252.94 --> 2253.58] please do +[2253.58 --> 2256.68] over the last seven years +[2256.68 --> 2258.62] I think there's more of you +[2258.62 --> 2260.44] I think there's a lot of you that are sitting still +[2260.44 --> 2261.80] but there's a lot of people +[2261.80 --> 2262.64] now how about this +[2262.64 --> 2264.06] if there's any GEMS leaders +[2264.06 --> 2264.98] cadet leaders +[2264.98 --> 2266.92] anybody in Europe out there +[2266.92 --> 2268.66] who has taught these kids +[2268.66 --> 2269.56] please rise +[2269.56 --> 2273.10] and this is what the community of believers is +[2273.10 --> 2273.66] which is wonderful +[2273.66 --> 2275.38] so thank you all for that as well +[2275.38 --> 2279.32] I'm going to invite Mrs. Hubert's here +[2279.32 --> 2280.24] Mrs. Amy +[2280.24 --> 2282.04] she has a gift for all of you +[2282.04 --> 2284.16] we're going to give you kids a Bible +[2284.16 --> 2286.48] and so now when you're sitting in church +[2286.48 --> 2287.60] with all the big kids +[2287.60 --> 2290.36] you have a Bible of your own +[2290.36 --> 2292.50] that you can read when Pastor Chris is preaching +[2292.50 --> 2294.58] you can look at the verses that he's preaching on +[2294.58 --> 2296.82] and you can see that there +[2296.82 --> 2298.32] so she's going to pass those out to you right now +[2298.32 --> 2311.04] alright and then one last step +[2311.04 --> 2314.28] can I get you five to step a little further out +[2314.28 --> 2315.96] like right here in a nice line +[2315.96 --> 2318.04] and I'm going to invite any family +[2318.04 --> 2319.32] and any teachers +[2319.32 --> 2321.60] and anybody who feels like they want to +[2321.60 --> 2322.32] to come forward +[2322.32 --> 2324.16] and we're going to pray for you today +[2324.16 --> 2326.80] as you go into your final children's worship time +[2326.80 --> 2330.32] and then join everybody in church on Sunday +[2330.32 --> 2330.86] going forward +[2330.86 --> 2332.70] so come on forward family, friends +[2332.70 --> 2334.92] teachers, children's worship time +[2334.92 --> 2336.30] kids even +[2336.30 --> 2337.66] if you want to come and pray for them +[2337.66 --> 2338.82] come on forward right now +[2338.82 --> 2356.48] alright let's pray +[2356.48 --> 2359.78] Father God we thank you so much +[2359.78 --> 2361.80] for the children's ministry in this church +[2361.80 --> 2363.60] and for the blessing it is +[2363.60 --> 2365.70] to all of the kids in this congregation +[2365.70 --> 2368.48] and Lord we think especially of these five right now +[2368.48 --> 2371.36] for Julia, Amara, for Zoe, for Caleb +[2371.36 --> 2372.04] and for Austin +[2372.04 --> 2374.22] we thank you that they have been a part of our ministry +[2374.22 --> 2376.34] and that they have been a part of children's worship time +[2376.34 --> 2376.90] for so long +[2376.90 --> 2377.76] and we just pray God +[2377.76 --> 2378.92] that they continue now +[2378.92 --> 2380.14] to grow in you +[2380.14 --> 2382.86] allow them to have a great day today +[2382.86 --> 2384.58] and as we go forward +[2384.58 --> 2385.40] and they sit in church +[2385.40 --> 2386.70] God may they continue to +[2386.70 --> 2388.00] persevere for you +[2388.00 --> 2390.34] may they seek you first above all things God +[2390.34 --> 2391.12] and we just pray +[2391.12 --> 2393.54] that the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ +[2393.54 --> 2394.62] and the love of God +[2394.62 --> 2396.34] and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit +[2396.34 --> 2397.54] will be with them +[2397.54 --> 2399.74] we pray this all in your son's name +[2399.74 --> 2400.78] amen +[2400.78 --> 2402.50] alright +[2402.50 --> 2404.56] we can have a seat +[2404.56 --> 2406.92] and it is time for the offering +[2406.92 --> 2419.10] so the offering today is for Night Shift Ministries +[2419.10 --> 2422.80] and Yap who is going to come up to finish off as a deacon +[2422.80 --> 2423.88] because I am not a deacon +[2423.88 --> 2426.06] asked if I could say a couple things +[2426.06 --> 2428.26] because I am one of the volunteers +[2428.26 --> 2430.04] from our church +[2430.04 --> 2431.58] as well as through Benchmark +[2431.58 --> 2433.80] that serves here in Langley +[2433.80 --> 2436.04] so Night Shift Ministries is based in Surrey +[2436.04 --> 2437.56] and there has been a group from this community +[2437.56 --> 2438.66] on their own +[2438.66 --> 2440.88] who have gone for years to the Surrey campus +[2440.88 --> 2442.80] and helped serve the hungry +[2442.80 --> 2444.12] in that neighborhood +[2444.12 --> 2447.32] but for the last couple of years +[2447.32 --> 2450.32] our church has been involved +[2450.32 --> 2451.72] once every other month +[2451.72 --> 2452.76] here in Langley +[2452.76 --> 2454.14] right beside the Vineyard Church +[2454.14 --> 2455.90] serving out of a food truck +[2455.90 --> 2460.10] to anywhere from 40 to 80 people +[2460.10 --> 2462.16] that might come out on a Wednesday night +[2462.16 --> 2464.44] and so that's been really a blessing +[2464.44 --> 2465.94] for those that have been involved +[2465.94 --> 2467.64] it's obviously been a blessing +[2467.64 --> 2469.28] for those that are being fed +[2469.28 --> 2472.70] but we're needing some more volunteers +[2472.70 --> 2475.06] because we're looking to up that to every month +[2475.06 --> 2477.12] so every first Wednesday of the month +[2477.12 --> 2479.14] to serve here in Langley +[2479.14 --> 2481.54] the food is taken care of +[2481.54 --> 2485.22] by those that are leading it +[2485.22 --> 2487.34] so it's really just to show up +[2487.34 --> 2488.04] and help serve +[2488.04 --> 2489.88] it's not preparing the food +[2489.88 --> 2493.30] and yeah it's a wonderful experience +[2493.30 --> 2494.76] and so I really encourage you +[2494.76 --> 2497.40] if you are interested in helping out in that way +[2497.40 --> 2499.22] it's a real blessing +[2499.22 --> 2500.92] it's not too early +[2500.92 --> 2503.62] it's like 6.45 to 8.15 +[2503.62 --> 2505.92] on the first Wednesday of every month +[2505.92 --> 2508.18] and there already are some +[2508.18 --> 2509.06] but we need some more +[2509.06 --> 2510.38] so if you are interested +[2510.38 --> 2511.12] you can talk to me +[2511.12 --> 2512.40] or you can talk to Susan Stam +[2512.40 --> 2514.58] who's really heading it up for our church +[2514.58 --> 2517.04] and please come out +[2517.04 --> 2517.62] it'd be great +[2517.62 --> 2518.94] over to you +[2518.94 --> 2522.80] thank you Leslie +[2522.80 --> 2525.04] next week's offering +[2525.04 --> 2527.64] will be for Cascades Christian Counseling +[2527.64 --> 2528.36] thank you +[2528.36 --> 2543.00] to death +[2543.00 --> 2555.04] to death +[2555.04 --> 2559.94] this month +[2561.10 --> 2564.56] is +[2564.56 --> 2565.36] to the law +[2565.36 --> 2565.52] the world +[2565.52 --> 2566.74] has +[2566.82 --> 2567.44] come out +[2567.44 --> 2568.48] in the +[2568.48 --> 2569.40] .. +[2569.40 --> 2569.88] the Nik +[2569.88 --> 2570.68] is +[2572.80 --> 2573.14] your +[2573.14 --> 2574.16] is +[2574.16 --> 2586.42] I will come, I will come, I will come, Lord, and lead to the blood, to the blood, to the poor and the poor. +[2586.42 --> 2595.42] And let it be my hand, I will pray within your hands, I will come, I will close and be. +[2595.42 --> 2620.40] Votes are yours, God, I will come, I will close and be You. +[2620.40 --> 2646.40] is +[2650.40 --> 2659.84] I want to live for you, the way you need me. I want to follow you. +[2661.84 --> 2670.50] I want to live for you, the way you need me. I want to follow you. +[2670.50 --> 2681.18] I want to live for you, the way you need me. I want to follow you. +[2682.54 --> 2693.50] I will go, I will go, I will go, Lord, send me to the world, to the lost, to the poor and high. +[2693.50 --> 2702.22] I want to take everything I am. I will wave within your hands. I will go, I will go, send me. +[2704.10 --> 2713.36] I will go, I will go, send me. I will go, I will go, send me. +[2713.36 --> 2725.60] And now I would love to invite all of the kids forward who are heading to Children's Worship Time today. +[2725.74 --> 2727.60] Come on up to the front. +[2727.60 --> 2744.02] Good morning, everyone. +[2747.52 --> 2748.44] Good morning. +[2748.82 --> 2750.48] Good morning, everyone. +[2751.12 --> 2752.86] Good morning, how's it going to happen? +[2752.92 --> 2754.84] Let's try it in the church. Good morning, church. +[2755.12 --> 2756.28] Good morning. +[2756.28 --> 2759.62] See how loud they were? That was great. +[2759.70 --> 2760.54] How are we doing today? +[2760.96 --> 2762.24] Are we liking summer? +[2762.64 --> 2764.66] Who here still has a little bit of school left? +[2765.42 --> 2766.82] Who here is done school? +[2767.64 --> 2769.06] Oh, we are so close, hey? +[2769.84 --> 2774.76] We are going to go to Children's Worship Time, but I do have a friend with me, but he's not here. +[2774.84 --> 2775.56] Do you know where he is? +[2776.60 --> 2778.56] We've got some... +[2778.56 --> 2783.62] You know what? We've got teamwork happening today, +[2783.62 --> 2786.38] so you guys say, come on out, Hank. +[2786.80 --> 2787.88] Come on out, Hank. +[2788.88 --> 2789.48] Here he comes. +[2790.30 --> 2794.18] Hi, kids. +[2794.58 --> 2795.44] Hi, kids. +[2795.44 --> 2799.30] That is what teamwork looks like. +[2799.30 --> 2800.30] Hank. +[2800.30 --> 2803.14] We are going to talk about what it means to be a part of God's team. +[2803.56 --> 2803.76] Yeah. +[2803.92 --> 2804.90] We're going to do that today. +[2805.56 --> 2807.10] And so I have a question for you, Hank. +[2807.28 --> 2807.64] Mm-hmm. +[2808.14 --> 2810.84] Have you ever been a part of a team? +[2811.32 --> 2811.68] Yeah. +[2812.32 --> 2813.64] Oh, I wonder what team he's been on. +[2813.64 --> 2814.82] What team have you played for? +[2815.16 --> 2817.52] A rock, paper, scissors team. +[2818.52 --> 2820.06] Rock, paper, scissors team? +[2820.06 --> 2821.00] I've never even heard that. +[2821.24 --> 2822.62] It's very fun. +[2822.92 --> 2824.42] How do you even do that, Hank? +[2824.78 --> 2825.46] What do you mean? +[2825.94 --> 2827.30] How do you do rock, paper, scissors? +[2827.82 --> 2830.26] You make a rock or a paper or a scissors, +[2830.62 --> 2832.60] and then if you win, you win. +[2832.60 --> 2834.66] We're going to do this. +[2835.66 --> 2838.78] Why don't I play against Malachi quick? +[2838.84 --> 2839.28] Are you ready? +[2839.52 --> 2840.00] Yes, Malachi. +[2840.38 --> 2840.92] Right here. +[2841.54 --> 2842.40] One, two, three. +[2842.72 --> 2843.88] Rock, paper, scissors. +[2844.06 --> 2844.32] Shoot. +[2844.96 --> 2845.58] I win. +[2845.98 --> 2848.76] I'm very good at rock, paper, scissors. +[2849.90 --> 2851.74] He just does rocks all the time. +[2851.74 --> 2854.12] No one ever expects rock. +[2855.72 --> 2857.32] And so you're going to try another round? +[2857.68 --> 2859.70] I don't think he's going to beat you. +[2860.28 --> 2861.74] One, two, three, shoot. +[2862.66 --> 2864.12] Oh, rats. +[2864.88 --> 2865.98] Malachi beat me. +[2866.32 --> 2870.68] So we are going to talk about what it means to get invited to be on a team +[2870.68 --> 2872.98] or to be a part of a group of people, +[2873.58 --> 2877.22] and that God has invited us to be a part of his team. +[2877.28 --> 2880.10] He's chosen us, and we're going to talk about that today in Children's Worship Time. +[2880.14 --> 2880.62] That sound good? +[2880.62 --> 2881.68] Does that sound good? +[2882.04 --> 2882.40] Yeah. +[2882.66 --> 2882.96] All right. +[2883.02 --> 2885.04] Let's pray, and then we'll stand and do the blessing, okay? +[2886.20 --> 2887.60] Dear God, thank you so much for this day. +[2887.68 --> 2890.30] Thank you that we can learn more about you in this church. +[2890.62 --> 2893.28] We pray for these kids as we go off to Children's Worship Time +[2893.28 --> 2896.50] that you'll teach us more about what it means to be a part of your body. +[2896.62 --> 2899.26] And we pray for the church here, for all the adults who are staying behind. +[2899.64 --> 2901.22] God, we pray that they will learn the same. +[2901.46 --> 2902.52] We pray this in your name. +[2903.04 --> 2903.32] Amen. +[2903.32 --> 2903.80] Amen. +[2903.94 --> 2904.14] All right. +[2904.18 --> 2908.92] Let's stand up, and let's do the blessing together. +[2909.02 --> 2909.48] Are you ready? +[2910.66 --> 2913.00] The Lord be with you. +[2913.24 --> 2914.90] And also with you. +[2915.24 --> 2915.68] All right. +[2915.68 --> 2919.44] All right. +[2919.44 --> 2921.16] Thank you. +[2921.32 --> 2930.94] Thank you. +[2931.02 --> 2931.98] Thank you. +[2931.98 --> 2934.76] If you're not here. +[2935.76 --> 2947.42] right +[2947.42 --> 2962.48] no +[2964.76 --> 2972.12] My name is John, a member of this church, and I would like to lead you in our congregational prayer this morning. +[2974.16 --> 2978.32] Before we come to the Lord in prayer, I want to mention a couple things. +[2980.00 --> 2986.28] This past Thursday, we had a congregational meeting here with dinner beforehand. +[2986.28 --> 3000.74] It was a wonderful evening, I think a night that showed God's faithfulness to this church through our finances and serving in the various ministries that we have in this church. +[3002.20 --> 3004.48] And we would like to say thank you. +[3004.78 --> 3008.74] And also for those who helped prepare that evening, thank you also. +[3009.92 --> 3016.18] We also heard about Reactivate, the youth program convention get-together this fall. +[3016.28 --> 3025.74] Here in this church, and it was asked or mentioned that we volunteer ourselves to help coordinate and lead this. +[3026.38 --> 3029.64] And we pray that that may happen. +[3030.28 --> 3036.22] And also for night shift, we asked volunteers there also, and it's a wonderful program. +[3036.22 --> 3047.34] We were also at Stafford, HD Stafford, in the last week, preparing to serve breakfast there to students this coming fall season. +[3047.96 --> 3056.18] And so the Lord is opening doors for us, and we thank him for that, and we pray that we may respond. +[3056.98 --> 3058.78] But shall we come to the Lord in prayer? +[3058.78 --> 3071.54] Our Heavenly Father, we come before you this morning on this beautiful day. +[3071.54 --> 3085.08] Lord, we wake up this morning, seeing the sun shine, and perhaps for many of us, the first thoughts that we have are how good you are to us, +[3085.14 --> 3088.42] that we may see you in the brightness of the day. +[3090.32 --> 3097.86] And Lord, we pray that even in the rain, when that comes also, still we may see your greatness and your majesty in that also. +[3097.86 --> 3106.76] And Lord, we thank you that you have allowed us here this morning to come here to worship. +[3108.36 --> 3115.08] We pray that we may do so in word and in song, in spirit and in truth. +[3117.58 --> 3124.88] Lord, we pray that you would open our hearts to you, and that your spirit may move and live within us. +[3127.86 --> 3134.04] Lord, you have knit each of us in our mother's womb. +[3136.32 --> 3141.60] May we praise you, because we have each been wonderfully made. +[3141.60 --> 3143.60] Lord, we pray that you would open our eyes. +[3143.60 --> 3144.60] Lord, we pray that you would open our eyes. +[3144.60 --> 3146.68] Lord, keep us close to you. +[3147.24 --> 3158.30] And Lord, as we open our eyes also to the hills, Lord, may we see your greatness there. +[3158.42 --> 3161.42] May we see you working within each of us. +[3161.42 --> 3172.54] Lord, we thank you for the congregational meeting that we could have this past week. +[3173.94 --> 3184.44] And Lord, as we shared the finances of this church, Lord, we thank you for the commitment that has been made here. +[3184.44 --> 3193.54] Lord, we pray that we may joyfully share our first fruits with you and with others. +[3196.66 --> 3205.16] And Lord, we pray that you would continue to lead us in all that we do. +[3205.16 --> 3218.82] And Lord, as we talk about night shift, we pray that that ministry, too, may be a blessing, not only to those who are served meals, but also to those who serve. +[3219.94 --> 3230.98] And Lord, as we begin the meal program at H.D. Stafford School this fall, we pray that there, too, the students who come may be blessed by the food, +[3230.98 --> 3237.16] but also, Lord, may they see you at work in our lives and in their lives. +[3238.94 --> 3241.14] We pray for Reactivate this fall. +[3242.44 --> 3246.38] Lord, may we pray that that, too, may be blessed by youth. +[3247.66 --> 3251.80] We pray for many youth that they may want to come. +[3251.80 --> 3261.70] And that through music and word and activities there also, Lord, may you be honored and glorified. +[3261.84 --> 3270.08] And we pray, Lord, that as a church, we, too, may be able to participate well in this and being able to lead and organize various programs. +[3270.08 --> 3284.72] And Lord, as we see how richly we have been blessed, still, Lord, we see hurt. +[3287.10 --> 3290.24] We see pain, Lord, in so many different ways. +[3290.24 --> 3311.80] Lord, we pray for the Vandenberg and the Freese families, Lord, as they grieve the passing away of Femi, Trudy's mom, Bill's mom, Lord, we pray that as they gather this afternoon for their memorial service, Lord, that you would give them strength and comfort. +[3315.70 --> 3318.10] Lord, maybe there be peace there also. +[3320.24 --> 3330.46] Lord, we pray for Ellen White as she, too, Lord, is thankful for all the visits and cards that she receives. +[3333.12 --> 3347.14] From members of this church, Lord, as she's in the hospital for an extended period of time, Lord, we pray that you would give her strength to go through this and that she, too, may be thankful each day, Lord, that you bless her with. +[3347.14 --> 3356.14] Lord, we pray for Micah and Jane as they prepare for their wedding day this July 7th. +[3356.76 --> 3373.10] We pray for a blessing on the preparations and on the day itself, Lord, that as they commit their lives together, Lord, we pray that through your spirit, you may also be honored in that relationship and in that marriage. +[3373.10 --> 3375.10] Lord, we pray for Tini. +[3375.10 --> 3376.10] Lord, we pray for Tini. +[3376.10 --> 3377.10] Lord, we pray for Tini. +[3377.10 --> 3380.10] Lord, we pray for Elise. +[3380.10 --> 3382.10] We pray for Judy and Diane. +[3382.10 --> 3386.10] Lord, for the elderly of this church. +[3386.10 --> 3387.10] We pray for Sai. +[3387.10 --> 3392.10] There are many, Lord, who struggle with some serious health concerns. +[3392.10 --> 3397.10] We pray for each, Lord, that there may be healing of their bodies in miraculous ways. +[3397.10 --> 3407.10] Lord, we pray that you would use us also to be with them, to build them up. +[3407.10 --> 3415.10] Lord, we pray that you would be near to the families in this church, Lord, who struggle in other ways. +[3415.10 --> 3430.10] So often, Lord, as we see each other, we all look so well and yet we know that deep down, Lord, there are many who struggle with relationships, who struggle with their own spiritual walk, spiritual warfare. +[3430.10 --> 3437.10] And, Lord, even though they may not be known to each of us, we pray for them. +[3437.10 --> 3445.10] You know, Lord, who they are and we ask that you would keep them in your care and that you would provide healing for them in miraculous ways also. +[3445.10 --> 3450.10] Lord, we pray for the many now who also will be going on summer vacations. +[3450.10 --> 3463.10] Lord, as programs slow down and give each of us perhaps some time away and time off, we pray that we may be able to relax well. +[3463.10 --> 3468.10] And we pray, Lord, that you would protect and guide each one there also. +[3468.10 --> 3475.10] We pray for the graduates, Lord, from schools, elementary, middle, high school, from college, university. +[3475.10 --> 3483.10] Lord, we pray for those also who have graduated from the Sunday school program here that we witnessed this morning in the service. +[3483.10 --> 3490.10] We pray for each of them that they too would continue to be led and guided by your spirit. +[3490.10 --> 3504.10] And, Lord, we pray that as we continue to worship you this morning, may we do so again in spirit and in truth. +[3504.10 --> 3508.10] May we open our ears, open our hearts to your word. +[3508.10 --> 3510.10] May we hear the words that are spoken. +[3510.10 --> 3518.10] We pray, Lord, for Chris that you would lead and guide him also that he may speak the words that you want him to speak. +[3518.10 --> 3522.10] Lord, we thank you for being here. +[3522.10 --> 3524.10] We pray this in your name. +[3524.10 --> 3525.10] Amen. +[3525.10 --> 3526.10] Amen. +[3534.10 --> 3560.10] As you can see on the screen behind me, we're going to continue in our series through the Book of Romans. +[3560.10 --> 3580.10] In fact, we're going to take a little break from Romans through the summer months as we transition to a different series on the heroes of faith, the examples of faith to us in the Bible and in our own lives for July and August. +[3580.10 --> 3588.10] And so we're going to finish with Romans for this season. +[3588.10 --> 3589.10] We will return. +[3589.10 --> 3593.10] I promise my commitment is to make it all the way through the book with you together. +[3593.10 --> 3597.10] But we're going to take a little break after this week. +[3597.10 --> 3601.10] We are going to read together from Romans 8. +[3601.10 --> 3605.10] We're going to read verses 31 through 39. +[3605.10 --> 3614.10] If you have a Bible, whether it's in a book that you have to open and flip or on a device with you, I do encourage you to open that up or turn that on. +[3614.10 --> 3621.10] Get that in front of you as we read the first time through, at least we will have it on the screen for you. +[3621.10 --> 3625.10] And then you can refer to the one in your hands. +[3625.10 --> 3628.10] With God's word open, let's read together. +[3628.10 --> 3636.10] What then shall we say in response to these things? +[3636.10 --> 3643.10] If God is for us, who can be against us? +[3643.10 --> 3647.10] He who did not spare his own son, but gave him up for us all. +[3647.10 --> 3654.10] How will he not also along with him graciously give us all things? +[3654.10 --> 3659.10] Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? +[3659.10 --> 3662.10] It is God who justifies. +[3662.10 --> 3665.10] Who then is the one who condemns? +[3665.10 --> 3666.10] No one. +[3666.10 --> 3678.10] Christ Jesus, who died more than that, who was raised to life, is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. +[3678.10 --> 3684.10] Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? +[3684.10 --> 3693.10] Who shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? +[3693.10 --> 3698.10] As it is written, for your sake we face death all day long. +[3698.10 --> 3701.10] We are considered as sheep to be slaughtered. +[3701.10 --> 3702.10] No. +[3702.10 --> 3703.10] No. +[3703.10 --> 3710.10] In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. +[3710.10 --> 3731.10] For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. +[3731.10 --> 3732.10] This is the word of God. +[3732.10 --> 3734.10] This is the word of God. +[3734.10 --> 3735.10] This is the word of God. +[3735.10 --> 3736.10] This is the word of God. +[3736.10 --> 3737.10] This is the word of God. +[3737.10 --> 3738.10] This is the word of God. +[3738.10 --> 3755.10] Now, I've said it a number of times as we've been spending these last four weeks or so in Romans 8, that this is one of those texts that just speaks, that just preaches, that just proclaims. +[3755.10 --> 3783.10] And it's also, or it has become, one of those texts that sometimes we just hear and we miss the import of, or sometimes that, you know, well-meaning Christians, counselors, brothers and sisters have quoted to us in the midst of our struggles, and it just sounds impossible. +[3783.10 --> 3784.10] Right? +[3784.10 --> 3789.10] If God is for us, who can be against us? +[3789.10 --> 3792.10] Sometimes that rings hollow. +[3792.10 --> 3793.10] Right? +[3793.10 --> 3798.10] Sometimes it sounds kind of like the word is Christianese, right? +[3798.10 --> 3804.10] Like the way that Christians talk to each other and it doesn't seem very genuine or authentic. +[3804.10 --> 3805.10] Right? +[3805.10 --> 3813.10] Sometimes you can see it pictured this way and perhaps more so in like sports movies from the 90s. +[3813.10 --> 3814.10] Right? +[3814.10 --> 3820.10] Where you have a Texan football team in one locker room and they're praying to God together. +[3820.10 --> 3825.10] And then you have the other football team in the other locker room and they're praying to God as well. +[3825.10 --> 3828.10] And both of them are saying, if God is for us, who could be against us? +[3828.10 --> 3832.10] Well, who, which one is God for? +[3832.10 --> 3834.10] Someone's going to lose. +[3834.10 --> 3835.10] Right? +[3835.10 --> 3852.10] In some ways we hear these things and it can be hard or it can sound disingenuous or it can feel almost fake and like a platitude. +[3852.10 --> 3864.10] And so it's been my prayer throughout this week in particular that we might make this come alive together in our hearing. +[3864.10 --> 3866.10] Because of course, it's true, right? +[3866.10 --> 3871.10] If God is for me, who can be against me? +[3871.10 --> 3873.10] But how do I know that? +[3873.10 --> 3875.10] How do I know that that's true? +[3875.10 --> 3889.10] In a world where it seems impossible to know anything with conviction and sincerity, how can I know that God is really for me? +[3889.10 --> 3894.10] And if God is for me, what does that mean for the rest of my life? +[3894.10 --> 3899.10] These are the sorts of questions that I hope we can bring to bear. +[3899.10 --> 3917.10] And hopefully, as we engage in this together, we are encouraged to enter into whatever trial or darkness or persecution or whatever struggle or whatever weirdness or whatever social impact our faith might have. +[3917.10 --> 3924.10] But we are able to enter into that with a sense of confidence. +[3924.10 --> 3936.10] Now, Paul immediately in this text, and it reads almost with a, I don't want to say sense of urgency, but there's a pacing to it that just builds and builds and builds. +[3936.10 --> 3944.10] And Paul immediately starts stacking layers of answers to these questions on top of each other. +[3944.10 --> 3950.10] And he builds pretty quickly through this text, starting in verse 23. +[3950.10 --> 3954.10] So the question is, if God is for us, who can be against us? +[3954.10 --> 3963.10] And he says, he did not spare his own son, but gave him up for us. +[3963.10 --> 3966.10] How can we know that God is for us? +[3966.10 --> 3979.10] Well, Jesus, God's son, while we were yet sinners, while we were still God's enemies, came into this world and he lived for us and he died for us. +[3979.10 --> 3981.10] That's how much God is for you. +[3981.10 --> 3984.10] And he gave himself up for you. +[3984.10 --> 3991.10] He who knew no sin became sin so that you might become the righteousness of God. +[3991.10 --> 3994.10] That's how much God is for you. +[3994.10 --> 3995.10] And then Paul keeps stacking, right? +[3995.10 --> 3997.10] He goes one level higher, right? +[3997.10 --> 4002.10] He says, if God is for me, who can bring a charge against me? +[4002.10 --> 4004.10] And the answer there is no one, right? +[4004.10 --> 4009.10] God's not divided against himself and it's God who justifies. +[4009.10 --> 4011.10] And he keeps stacking. +[4011.10 --> 4014.10] If God is for me, who is it that condemns me? +[4014.10 --> 4016.10] Again, the answer, no one. +[4016.10 --> 4017.10] No one, right? +[4017.10 --> 4024.10] The one who might, that is Jesus, who is judge, is acting now as intercessor for you. +[4024.10 --> 4027.10] He's the mediator defending you. +[4027.10 --> 4041.10] And we've said this a couple times in this series, but picture this whole stacking of images and questions together like a courtroom drama, right? +[4041.10 --> 4046.10] That's the image that Paul has been using throughout the book of Romans. +[4046.10 --> 4047.10] Right? +[4047.10 --> 4058.10] God's wrath is there over sin and his judgment is right and righteous because of humanity's rejection of him, because of our rebellion against him. +[4058.10 --> 4072.10] But for those whom God has sovereignly chosen, those whom by grace through faith are saved from just punishment, Jesus has moved from judge to justifier. +[4072.10 --> 4073.10] Right? +[4073.10 --> 4083.10] Jesus is both the defense attorney for you and me and simultaneously the one who's declared guilty in our place. +[4083.10 --> 4088.10] Jesus died the death that we deserve. +[4088.10 --> 4092.10] And more than that, though, he was raised to life. +[4092.10 --> 4093.10] Right? +[4093.10 --> 4094.10] That's what Paul is building here. +[4094.10 --> 4101.10] Precisely because Jesus is God, precisely because he was innocent, death could not hold him. +[4101.10 --> 4109.10] And while the penalty for sin has been paid in his dying, the grave could not keep him. +[4109.10 --> 4112.10] And so he was raised to life. +[4112.10 --> 4125.10] And this question then at the beginning, if God is for us, who can be against us, is stacking answers to this point. +[4125.10 --> 4129.10] To say, if God is for us, who can be against us? +[4129.10 --> 4130.10] There's no one. +[4130.10 --> 4132.10] There's no one who can stand against us. +[4132.10 --> 4137.10] There's no one left to bring a charge or to condemn us. +[4137.10 --> 4145.10] And if you have the ears to hear it, that is reality defining. +[4145.10 --> 4152.10] That is mind blowing truth that changes the world. +[4152.10 --> 4155.10] That's why I love the book of Romans. +[4155.10 --> 4165.10] That's why, in particular, I love Romans 8 and why it's so powerful. +[4165.10 --> 4187.10] And yet, even as we read this, even as we sit in the relative security and comfort of these beautiful chairs in this beautiful sanctuary with a beautiful breeze blowing through every now and again, it's pretty easy to say in this moment. +[4187.10 --> 4194.10] Even as our hearts are stirred by the beauty and the compelling power and purpose of it all. +[4194.10 --> 4208.10] It is so easy to leave this place, to walk out these doors, and to live like it's not true. +[4208.10 --> 4227.10] For instance, you might be sitting here thinking, or you might leave from here and hear again the devil's accusations, the deceiver's accusations. +[4227.10 --> 4232.10] We might live like they have a certain power. +[4232.10 --> 4237.10] And maybe, on an emotional and experiential level, they do. +[4237.10 --> 4238.10] Right? +[4238.10 --> 4248.10] I don't want to understate or minimize the way that emotions impact how we see and be in the world. +[4248.10 --> 4251.10] And yet, it is so critical. +[4251.10 --> 4265.10] And what Paul is driving us to here is to realize that spiritually and ontologically in the world, the devil has no real power to condemn you or to accuse you. +[4265.10 --> 4268.10] Now, he tries. +[4268.10 --> 4269.10] Right? +[4269.10 --> 4271.10] It's in his nature. +[4271.10 --> 4273.10] And so he must. +[4273.10 --> 4280.10] And sometimes, I know, sometimes we listen. +[4280.10 --> 4284.10] And sometimes we give him power to accuse. +[4284.10 --> 4300.10] But very clearly, he doesn't have any, or at least he doesn't have enough to overcome the greater power of God and of Jesus and the victory of the cross. +[4300.10 --> 4321.10] And now, in a very similar way, it's also really easy for us to go from this place and to live with your own accusations and your own self-condemnation as the voice in your own mind is often louder than the voice of God from the Bible. +[4321.10 --> 4330.10] And in fact, this part here, this second category, where it's our own voice and our own mind is probably more true for many of us. +[4330.10 --> 4340.54] And so instead of saying, if God is for us, who can be against us, we hear or we ask, is God for us? +[4341.10 --> 4345.10] Everyone is against us. +[4345.10 --> 4354.36] Or in our own hearts, we think, I'm not going to ever be good enough for God and the world is against me. +[4354.48 --> 4362.38] And sometimes it gets so bad, right, that we think, God is against me and no one is for me. +[4362.38 --> 4382.64] Look, I know and understand how scary and terrifying it can be to live in that dark night of the soul. +[4382.64 --> 4391.46] I know how scary it can be to feel that kind of deconstructioning of your faith happening in you and around you. +[4391.60 --> 4399.32] And when your feelings are that big, it can be scary and it can feel like you're walking through this life of faith as a zombie, +[4399.56 --> 4405.88] not really engaging with the people around you, not really connecting in the ways that you want to in your head. +[4405.88 --> 4413.34] And when you feel that way, it is so easy to hear the voice that says, you are fake. +[4413.94 --> 4415.40] You are a fraud. +[4416.32 --> 4418.58] There's no point in continuing on. +[4418.66 --> 4420.22] There's no point in trying. +[4421.42 --> 4425.94] And if that's you this morning, if that's what you are experiencing and feeling, +[4426.04 --> 4430.92] or if you're feeling anything like this or anything similar to it, however it is that you would put it, +[4430.92 --> 4440.06] can I just say that there is no safer place, there is no better place for you to be than right here, right now, +[4440.24 --> 4445.46] in this moment, in this church, with these Christians, these brothers and sisters, right, +[4445.50 --> 4450.72] these fellow pilgrims on the journey of life and faith, on this journey of doubt and belief. +[4450.72 --> 4454.70] Because truth is, right, and I'm first among y'all, we're all frauds. +[4455.56 --> 4457.82] We're all hypocrites, right? +[4457.82 --> 4462.30] We all at some point or another struggle to believe, every one of us. +[4462.42 --> 4467.90] And so if that is where you are, you are not alone. +[4470.48 --> 4478.72] Whether it's the dark night of the soul, whether it's the crisis of deconstruction, you are not alone. +[4478.72 --> 4484.06] And if you hear one thing from me this morning, let it be this. +[4484.06 --> 4494.08] The confidence of Paul's profession here in Romans 8 is not the strength of his belief. +[4496.12 --> 4502.48] The confidence of Paul's conviction is not the quality of his faith. +[4502.48 --> 4518.02] Instead, the confidence of Paul's profession is the person of his God. +[4518.02 --> 4525.16] Our confidence, our conviction doesn't come from knowing everything. +[4525.92 --> 4528.70] It doesn't come from feeling the right things. +[4528.98 --> 4532.32] It doesn't come from practicing the right rituals. +[4532.76 --> 4536.42] It comes from the person of God. +[4537.54 --> 4541.06] It comes from his being of transcendence. +[4541.06 --> 4548.60] It comes from Jesus Christ, the Word who took on flesh and made his dwelling among us. +[4549.66 --> 4551.10] You can have confidence. +[4551.38 --> 4553.10] You can have strong convictions. +[4553.64 --> 4560.22] You can have a secure faith because it is God who is for us. +[4560.22 --> 4568.22] And if God is for us, who can be against us? +[4569.58 --> 4573.70] If God is for us, who can bring any charge against us? +[4573.78 --> 4577.80] If God is for us, who can condemn us? +[4579.16 --> 4580.10] No one. +[4582.32 --> 4585.20] That's the strength of your conviction. +[4585.90 --> 4588.74] That's the truth of our Christian faith. +[4588.74 --> 4596.22] And it's a truth that is true no matter what else may also be true in your life and circumstances. +[4597.72 --> 4600.58] In fact, remember we're building here. +[4600.72 --> 4601.58] We're layering on. +[4601.86 --> 4603.00] It only gets better. +[4604.00 --> 4605.34] Look at verse 34. +[4607.04 --> 4608.16] Verse 34. +[4608.64 --> 4611.36] Who then is the one who condemns? +[4611.48 --> 4611.94] No one. +[4612.06 --> 4613.36] Christ Jesus who died. +[4613.48 --> 4615.10] More than that who was raised to life. +[4615.16 --> 4615.66] And here it is. +[4615.66 --> 4624.00] He is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. +[4624.96 --> 4630.02] He is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us. +[4630.10 --> 4633.64] This is a description of Jesus' current reality. +[4634.16 --> 4635.58] This is what he is doing. +[4636.38 --> 4639.66] And after his life on earth, after his death and his resurrection, +[4639.66 --> 4644.28] 40 days later, he ascended to the right hand of God the Father. +[4644.54 --> 4648.66] That is to say that he has been given the name that is above every name. +[4648.72 --> 4653.10] That at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow and tongue confess in heaven and on earth +[4653.10 --> 4657.16] that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. +[4657.78 --> 4665.46] And from the right hand of the Father, he is exercising his sovereign reign to the glory of God. +[4665.46 --> 4671.26] And from there, he, along with the Father, sent the Holy Spirit. +[4672.42 --> 4676.76] But his reign and his rule doesn't stop there. +[4677.38 --> 4681.00] His action in the world doesn't stop there. +[4681.12 --> 4685.94] His action in the world continues on behalf of you and me. +[4686.12 --> 4691.28] He continues, as Paul says, as an intercessor for us. +[4691.28 --> 4697.78] By the perfect life of obedience and his death on the cross in our place, +[4698.18 --> 4700.60] Jesus Christ has removed condemnation. +[4700.76 --> 4702.14] He's removed judgment. +[4702.74 --> 4707.98] And now, as he sits at the right hand of the Father, he intercedes for us. +[4708.08 --> 4710.32] He doesn't bring condemnation. +[4711.24 --> 4713.52] He rains down intercession. +[4715.10 --> 4720.72] Now, the verb that's used, to intercede, is spoken there in the present tense. +[4721.28 --> 4731.62] And thus, it gives this idea of an action that is completed but continues into the future. +[4732.44 --> 4736.28] It happened, it started in the past, but continues going forward. +[4736.66 --> 4744.56] In another translation of the Bible, the ESV translation, it says there that he is indeed interceding for us. +[4744.66 --> 4749.56] And that word indeed is used to convey immediacy but also continuance. +[4749.56 --> 4759.56] And so, you might say in this part that he is also, even now and will ever be, interceding for us. +[4759.56 --> 4764.00] And so, just hold that image of Jesus in your mind, right? +[4764.36 --> 4770.38] Jesus who stood in the gap caused by sin between us and God, between us and our heavenly home. +[4770.80 --> 4772.58] Jesus who made a way for us. +[4772.70 --> 4775.90] He continues to stand in that gap. +[4776.04 --> 4779.02] He continues to represent us to the Father. +[4779.14 --> 4784.84] He continues to work in you and through you, transforming you by the renewing of your mind. +[4784.84 --> 4791.66] In John 17, Jesus prayed for all his followers. +[4792.10 --> 4793.20] And that means you and me. +[4793.20 --> 4804.52] And in Romans 8, we learn that Jesus continues to pray, continues to intercede for his followers. +[4805.54 --> 4810.82] Jesus, at the right hand of the Father, has the ear of the Father, even now. +[4810.92 --> 4815.40] And what he does is he brings to the Father your prayers. +[4815.40 --> 4821.80] And so, as you pray, Jesus hears your voice. +[4822.96 --> 4825.68] And he speaks it to the Father. +[4826.26 --> 4833.58] As you pray, the Spirit who came down lifts your prayers as if incense up to heaven. +[4833.86 --> 4837.80] And Jesus hears and the Father responds. +[4837.80 --> 4845.56] As you pray, the full activity of our triune God is going on in that moment. +[4847.34 --> 4851.84] And so, does that not move us to pray? +[4853.58 --> 4856.80] He hears your prayers and he wants to hear more from you. +[4857.14 --> 4862.72] And by our prayers, he moves us into step and line with the will of God. +[4862.72 --> 4869.76] Using our prayers as the means of achieving his ultimate goal. +[4870.18 --> 4870.26] Right? +[4870.30 --> 4876.00] The revealing of his kingdom come and his kingdom coming for the glory of his name. +[4878.08 --> 4878.20] Right? +[4878.30 --> 4883.86] And here, if Jesus is in heaven interceding on our behalf, +[4884.26 --> 4891.40] should we not also then be praying and interceding on behalf of those around him in our life as well? +[4891.40 --> 4891.84] Right? +[4892.34 --> 4897.76] Prayer and the word of God are the lifeblood of Christian faith. +[4898.14 --> 4901.22] And as the word courses in you and through you, +[4901.30 --> 4908.94] so prayers flow out of you in praise of his name and in intercession for his world. +[4908.94 --> 4923.18] A number of years ago, I heard a story from the woman to whom this event happened. +[4923.18 --> 4928.20] She was driving in her car down a Michigan highway, +[4929.02 --> 4931.28] listening to the radio, +[4931.62 --> 4934.72] when all of a sudden she heard a voice that told her, +[4936.18 --> 4938.52] pull over at the next gas station, +[4939.36 --> 4940.20] get out of the car, +[4940.80 --> 4943.10] do a handstand in front of the pop machine, +[4943.74 --> 4945.02] turn around and walk out. +[4945.02 --> 4949.20] Now this woman, born and raised, Christian reformed. +[4950.26 --> 4952.42] She thought she was going crazy. +[4954.18 --> 4955.72] But the voice remained. +[4956.38 --> 4957.68] The word remained. +[4957.68 --> 4963.60] And so, as she spent the next three miles wrestling with what to do, +[4963.94 --> 4964.92] she finally decided, +[4965.06 --> 4967.42] okay, I'm going to turn it off. +[4967.82 --> 4968.68] Gets off the highway. +[4969.18 --> 4972.30] There's a gas station 0.3 miles away, says the sign. +[4973.14 --> 4974.70] Pulls into the gas station, +[4975.46 --> 4976.76] gets out, opens the door, +[4976.90 --> 4979.26] sees the clerk behind the bulletproof glass. +[4979.36 --> 4980.48] Remember, we're in Michigan here. +[4980.82 --> 4981.72] Behind the counter, +[4982.52 --> 4984.20] sees the pop machine in the other corner. +[4984.20 --> 4986.44] walks over to the other corner, +[4986.98 --> 4988.08] kneels down in front of it, +[4988.40 --> 4989.40] does a handstand, +[4990.60 --> 4991.98] laughs at herself, +[4992.84 --> 4993.36] gets up, +[4993.92 --> 4994.98] and walks out the door. +[4995.06 --> 4996.34] When she puts her hand on the door, +[4996.46 --> 4997.90] the clerk behind the counter says, +[4998.60 --> 5001.30] who the H are you? +[5006.24 --> 5007.32] My name is, +[5007.56 --> 5008.40] she gave her name. +[5009.92 --> 5012.28] Why on earth did you just do that? +[5012.28 --> 5014.02] She's like, +[5014.08 --> 5014.54] I don't know. +[5014.90 --> 5016.16] I think I'm going crazy. +[5016.94 --> 5017.90] But I was driving, +[5018.24 --> 5019.20] and I heard a voice, +[5019.40 --> 5021.22] and it told me that if I didn't pull over, +[5022.66 --> 5024.08] and so I did it. +[5024.58 --> 5025.22] I don't know. +[5025.36 --> 5026.50] Do you need to call the police? +[5026.72 --> 5028.02] Do you need to call an ambulance for me? +[5028.38 --> 5030.84] And the person behind the counter said, +[5031.84 --> 5033.28] three minutes ago, +[5033.66 --> 5036.74] I picked up this gun behind the counter, +[5037.20 --> 5038.52] and I prayed, +[5038.52 --> 5040.02] God, +[5040.08 --> 5040.80] if you are real, +[5041.54 --> 5043.66] if you want to save my life, +[5044.50 --> 5045.96] send someone in here, +[5046.08 --> 5047.38] and make them do a handstand +[5047.38 --> 5048.56] in front of the pop machine in the corner. +[5053.56 --> 5054.00] You +[5054.00 --> 5056.36] saved my life. +[5057.94 --> 5058.88] And this woman, +[5059.14 --> 5059.64] in tears, +[5059.78 --> 5059.98] said, +[5060.06 --> 5060.30] no, +[5060.90 --> 5061.52] God did. +[5061.52 --> 5066.66] Now, +[5066.70 --> 5068.60] that seems like an incredible story, +[5069.34 --> 5072.38] but I could stand up here, +[5072.94 --> 5074.36] and for the next 30 minutes, +[5074.90 --> 5076.64] tell you stories like this, +[5076.90 --> 5078.24] from this community. +[5079.46 --> 5082.14] Tell you stories of answered prayer, +[5082.38 --> 5085.36] of God visibly and powerfully at work, +[5085.40 --> 5087.02] whether it's in the midst of healing, +[5087.32 --> 5088.52] whether it's in the face of death +[5088.52 --> 5089.30] and bringing hope, +[5089.30 --> 5091.20] whether it's in the midst of community, +[5091.40 --> 5092.78] coming together and restoring +[5092.78 --> 5093.54] and bringing, +[5093.98 --> 5096.10] God hears our prayers +[5096.10 --> 5099.62] and is at work in us and through us. +[5099.76 --> 5101.58] This is what He does, +[5101.68 --> 5103.28] and it's this kind of life +[5103.28 --> 5105.42] that He invites us to. +[5108.00 --> 5108.58] Now, +[5108.64 --> 5109.80] we don't always get +[5109.80 --> 5112.84] the answer we're looking for. +[5115.34 --> 5116.86] God doesn't always +[5116.86 --> 5118.76] bring someone into our lives +[5118.76 --> 5119.40] to do a handstand +[5119.40 --> 5120.38] in front of a pop machine, +[5121.38 --> 5124.04] but He hears you, +[5124.56 --> 5126.64] and He has given you +[5126.64 --> 5127.72] the person beside you. +[5128.70 --> 5129.64] He has given you +[5129.64 --> 5130.60] the person in front of you. +[5130.68 --> 5132.60] He has given you us +[5132.60 --> 5135.10] to be that answer +[5135.10 --> 5137.20] to your prayer. +[5138.96 --> 5139.92] And I know, +[5140.38 --> 5143.68] I know that you might not +[5143.68 --> 5144.88] be at a place +[5144.88 --> 5146.06] where you can believe that +[5146.06 --> 5147.58] or where you can feel it. +[5151.58 --> 5153.50] But if you, +[5153.80 --> 5156.38] if you are walking +[5156.38 --> 5158.38] in that place, +[5158.84 --> 5160.18] hear this. +[5160.84 --> 5163.02] God is still +[5163.02 --> 5164.98] for us. +[5167.46 --> 5168.72] Immediately following +[5168.72 --> 5170.52] this statement, right, +[5170.74 --> 5172.52] regarding the eternal intercession +[5172.52 --> 5173.52] of Jesus, +[5173.78 --> 5174.54] Paul says, +[5175.34 --> 5176.06] so then, +[5176.24 --> 5178.42] who shall separate us +[5178.42 --> 5180.60] from the love of Christ? +[5181.48 --> 5182.42] To which the answer +[5182.42 --> 5183.40] is an emphatic, +[5183.88 --> 5184.26] nothing, +[5184.90 --> 5185.36] ever, +[5186.06 --> 5186.58] anywhere. +[5187.58 --> 5187.78] Right? +[5187.82 --> 5188.40] It is true +[5188.40 --> 5189.24] that Christ is +[5189.24 --> 5190.12] at the right hand +[5190.12 --> 5190.74] of God, +[5190.80 --> 5191.88] but He is not there +[5191.88 --> 5192.54] relaxing. +[5192.90 --> 5193.74] He's not there +[5193.74 --> 5195.16] unthinkingly passive. +[5195.36 --> 5196.06] He's not there +[5196.06 --> 5196.94] just waiting for +[5196.94 --> 5198.14] the next assignment +[5198.14 --> 5199.40] from the Father. +[5199.60 --> 5200.34] He is there +[5200.34 --> 5202.16] hearing our petitions, +[5202.56 --> 5203.44] representing us +[5203.44 --> 5204.00] to the Father, +[5204.14 --> 5204.88] supporting us +[5204.88 --> 5205.52] in trial, +[5205.64 --> 5206.54] giving us courage +[5206.54 --> 5207.88] in the face of death. +[5207.96 --> 5208.46] He is there +[5208.46 --> 5210.12] empowering us +[5210.12 --> 5210.84] to oppose +[5210.84 --> 5212.16] the forces of Satan. +[5212.48 --> 5213.00] He is there +[5213.00 --> 5213.84] enabling us +[5213.84 --> 5214.44] to journey +[5214.44 --> 5215.40] to the highest +[5215.40 --> 5216.42] mountain of life +[5216.42 --> 5217.04] or through +[5217.04 --> 5218.58] the lowest valley +[5218.58 --> 5221.14] because of His +[5221.14 --> 5222.82] constant intercession. +[5223.26 --> 5223.60] Nothing, +[5224.14 --> 5225.62] not one thing +[5225.62 --> 5227.80] is able to separate you +[5227.80 --> 5229.68] from the love of God +[5229.68 --> 5230.56] that is available +[5230.56 --> 5232.58] in Christ Jesus. +[5234.50 --> 5236.26] Who shall separate us +[5236.26 --> 5237.66] from the love of Christ? +[5237.82 --> 5238.38] Shall trouble +[5238.38 --> 5239.20] or hardship +[5239.20 --> 5240.08] or persecution +[5240.08 --> 5240.84] or famine +[5240.84 --> 5241.84] or nakedness +[5241.84 --> 5242.44] or danger +[5242.44 --> 5243.28] or sword? +[5244.18 --> 5245.04] As it is written, +[5245.22 --> 5246.14] for your sake +[5246.14 --> 5247.02] we face death +[5247.02 --> 5247.72] all day long. +[5247.82 --> 5248.48] We are considered +[5248.48 --> 5249.42] as sheep +[5249.42 --> 5250.44] to be slaughtered. +[5250.70 --> 5251.18] No. +[5253.24 --> 5254.14] Can I just say +[5254.14 --> 5256.10] that might be +[5256.10 --> 5257.14] the most beautiful +[5257.14 --> 5259.20] no in the entire Bible? +[5260.96 --> 5261.42] Right? +[5261.46 --> 5262.00] That might be +[5262.00 --> 5263.20] the most beautiful +[5263.20 --> 5264.80] no you will ever hear. +[5265.96 --> 5267.24] And who shall separate us +[5267.24 --> 5268.14] from the love of Christ? +[5268.36 --> 5268.64] No. +[5269.24 --> 5269.88] Shall trouble? +[5270.18 --> 5270.46] No. +[5270.62 --> 5271.16] Shall hardship? +[5271.56 --> 5271.88] No. +[5272.08 --> 5272.72] Shall persecution? +[5273.12 --> 5273.40] No. +[5273.58 --> 5274.12] Shall famine? +[5274.44 --> 5274.70] No. +[5274.84 --> 5275.50] Shall nakedness? +[5275.72 --> 5275.98] No. +[5276.14 --> 5276.70] Shall danger? +[5277.04 --> 5277.30] No. +[5277.46 --> 5278.04] Shall sword? +[5278.34 --> 5278.78] No. +[5279.98 --> 5281.00] To every one +[5281.00 --> 5282.32] of those very real, +[5282.44 --> 5283.64] very present suffering, +[5283.64 --> 5284.84] Paul says, +[5285.10 --> 5285.42] no. +[5286.28 --> 5288.34] They have no power +[5288.34 --> 5289.76] to separate you +[5289.76 --> 5291.02] from the love of God. +[5292.32 --> 5292.80] No. +[5293.00 --> 5294.78] In all these things +[5294.78 --> 5297.26] we are more than conquerors +[5297.26 --> 5297.98] through Him +[5297.98 --> 5300.02] who loved us. +[5301.24 --> 5302.18] And if you have the ears +[5302.18 --> 5302.60] to hear, +[5302.74 --> 5304.40] hear the extravagance +[5304.40 --> 5305.76] in that statement. +[5306.56 --> 5306.92] Right? +[5306.96 --> 5308.00] Because it would be enough +[5308.00 --> 5309.18] to just be a conqueror. +[5309.20 --> 5309.38] Right? +[5309.38 --> 5311.96] But we are more +[5311.96 --> 5313.46] than conquerors. +[5314.66 --> 5314.78] Right? +[5314.80 --> 5315.60] To be a conqueror +[5315.60 --> 5316.40] would be enough. +[5316.78 --> 5316.94] Right? +[5317.18 --> 5318.98] But to be more +[5318.98 --> 5320.14] than a conqueror, +[5320.28 --> 5321.68] it's not just +[5321.68 --> 5322.50] that we have conquered +[5322.50 --> 5323.52] sin and death +[5323.52 --> 5324.46] in this life, +[5324.58 --> 5325.76] but we are +[5325.76 --> 5326.64] an inheritor +[5326.64 --> 5327.50] of the kingdom. +[5327.90 --> 5329.26] We are an heir of God +[5329.26 --> 5329.98] and a co-heir +[5329.98 --> 5330.60] with Christ. +[5330.84 --> 5331.88] And by the Spirit +[5331.88 --> 5332.94] we cry, +[5333.18 --> 5333.58] Abba, +[5333.86 --> 5334.34] Father. +[5335.18 --> 5336.12] We are more +[5336.12 --> 5337.08] than conquerors. +[5337.08 --> 5339.68] For I am convinced +[5339.68 --> 5341.14] that neither death +[5341.14 --> 5341.84] nor life, +[5341.98 --> 5342.60] neither angels +[5342.60 --> 5343.22] nor demons, +[5343.36 --> 5344.04] neither the present +[5344.04 --> 5344.90] nor the future +[5344.90 --> 5346.00] nor any powers, +[5346.46 --> 5347.26] neither height +[5347.26 --> 5347.86] nor depth +[5347.86 --> 5349.26] nor anything else +[5349.26 --> 5350.52] in all of creation +[5350.52 --> 5351.42] will be able +[5351.42 --> 5352.32] to separate us +[5352.32 --> 5353.48] from the love +[5353.48 --> 5354.18] of God +[5354.18 --> 5355.40] that is in Christ +[5355.40 --> 5357.80] Jesus our Lord. +[5358.54 --> 5359.02] Death +[5359.02 --> 5361.40] has no power. +[5362.44 --> 5362.80] Life +[5362.80 --> 5363.86] has no +[5363.86 --> 5364.68] allure +[5364.68 --> 5365.24] greater +[5365.24 --> 5366.58] than the love +[5366.58 --> 5367.30] of God +[5367.30 --> 5368.76] through Jesus. +[5369.88 --> 5371.24] There is no power +[5371.24 --> 5372.52] whether it is spiritual, +[5372.72 --> 5373.32] whether it's angels +[5373.32 --> 5373.82] or demons, +[5373.94 --> 5374.80] there is no power +[5374.80 --> 5375.74] whether it is earthly, +[5376.08 --> 5376.64] be it governments +[5376.64 --> 5377.24] or armies, +[5377.40 --> 5378.60] or even the power +[5378.60 --> 5379.76] of time itself. +[5380.26 --> 5380.66] Nothing +[5380.66 --> 5382.32] in all of creation +[5382.32 --> 5382.92] is enough +[5382.92 --> 5384.06] to separate us +[5384.06 --> 5385.18] from the love +[5385.18 --> 5386.24] of God. +[5387.12 --> 5387.92] And of this +[5387.92 --> 5389.52] you can be convinced +[5389.52 --> 5391.48] because God +[5391.48 --> 5392.52] is +[5392.52 --> 5393.78] for you. +[5394.68 --> 5396.40] and because +[5396.40 --> 5397.80] God is for you, +[5398.50 --> 5399.32] you are +[5399.32 --> 5399.94] more +[5399.94 --> 5400.78] than +[5400.78 --> 5402.06] conquerors. +[5403.36 --> 5404.50] This is the kind +[5404.50 --> 5405.04] of truth +[5405.04 --> 5406.50] that led +[5406.50 --> 5407.30] Christians +[5407.30 --> 5408.32] in the early church +[5408.32 --> 5408.84] to be burned +[5408.84 --> 5409.36] at the stake. +[5410.24 --> 5411.18] This is the kind +[5411.18 --> 5411.70] of conviction +[5411.70 --> 5412.52] that led Christians +[5412.52 --> 5413.38] in the Reformation +[5413.38 --> 5414.06] to stand +[5414.06 --> 5415.06] against power +[5415.06 --> 5415.62] and abuses +[5415.62 --> 5416.52] of authority +[5416.52 --> 5417.46] that were taking place +[5417.46 --> 5418.46] even though +[5418.46 --> 5419.08] they were being +[5419.08 --> 5419.72] killed for it. +[5420.20 --> 5421.16] This is the kind +[5421.16 --> 5421.76] of truth +[5421.76 --> 5422.44] and conviction +[5422.44 --> 5423.40] that leads Christians +[5423.40 --> 5424.18] throughout the world +[5424.18 --> 5424.94] even today +[5424.94 --> 5427.24] into prison +[5427.24 --> 5428.32] to face +[5428.32 --> 5429.12] beheadings +[5429.12 --> 5430.60] because they know +[5430.60 --> 5431.62] who they are +[5431.62 --> 5433.08] in Christ Jesus +[5433.08 --> 5434.46] because they know +[5434.46 --> 5436.50] who God is. +[5437.78 --> 5438.68] And as we live +[5438.68 --> 5439.14] today +[5439.14 --> 5439.84] in an ever +[5439.84 --> 5440.80] increasingly +[5440.80 --> 5441.80] post-Christian +[5441.80 --> 5442.28] world +[5442.28 --> 5444.00] this is the kind +[5444.00 --> 5444.56] of truth +[5444.56 --> 5445.88] that we will need +[5445.88 --> 5446.94] to be convicted +[5446.94 --> 5447.84] of. +[5449.00 --> 5450.20] If our God +[5450.20 --> 5451.20] is for us +[5451.20 --> 5452.62] who can be +[5452.62 --> 5453.70] against us +[5453.70 --> 5456.82] and our God +[5456.82 --> 5457.68] is for us +[5457.68 --> 5459.54] and so I will +[5459.54 --> 5460.44] talk to my +[5460.44 --> 5461.48] unbelieving neighbor +[5461.48 --> 5462.30] or friend +[5462.30 --> 5463.46] or colleague +[5463.46 --> 5464.28] at work +[5464.28 --> 5465.22] even if it +[5465.22 --> 5466.04] makes me look +[5466.04 --> 5466.68] weird. +[5467.26 --> 5468.16] Even if it +[5468.16 --> 5468.98] costs me +[5468.98 --> 5469.80] something. +[5471.74 --> 5472.58] Our God +[5472.58 --> 5474.24] is for us. +[5474.58 --> 5475.42] I am already +[5475.42 --> 5476.24] more than a +[5476.24 --> 5476.72] conqueror +[5476.72 --> 5477.58] and so I will +[5477.58 --> 5478.88] sacrifice my time +[5478.88 --> 5479.88] and my privilege +[5479.88 --> 5480.66] to serve +[5480.66 --> 5481.38] those people +[5481.38 --> 5482.54] in my community +[5482.54 --> 5483.64] who need +[5483.64 --> 5484.52] more of Him. +[5485.88 --> 5486.94] God is +[5486.94 --> 5487.80] for me +[5487.80 --> 5489.16] and so in all +[5489.16 --> 5490.28] of these things +[5490.28 --> 5491.64] I will be +[5491.64 --> 5492.80] for God. +[5492.80 --> 5495.92] and I believe +[5495.92 --> 5497.58] that we are +[5497.58 --> 5498.64] starting to see +[5498.64 --> 5499.58] here in this +[5499.58 --> 5499.92] church +[5499.92 --> 5501.30] what it could +[5501.30 --> 5501.86] be like +[5501.86 --> 5502.58] if we went +[5502.58 --> 5503.28] out with +[5503.28 --> 5504.08] this conviction +[5504.08 --> 5504.82] more and more +[5504.82 --> 5505.30] in the power +[5505.30 --> 5505.76] of the Spirit. +[5507.70 --> 5508.60] And so go +[5508.60 --> 5508.92] out +[5508.92 --> 5510.76] and in the +[5510.76 --> 5511.40] depths of +[5511.40 --> 5511.98] your heart +[5511.98 --> 5512.78] in the very +[5512.78 --> 5513.84] core of +[5513.84 --> 5515.02] your being +[5515.02 --> 5516.12] live this +[5516.12 --> 5516.86] truth +[5516.86 --> 5517.90] and watch +[5517.90 --> 5518.82] God's kingdom +[5518.82 --> 5520.04] come in +[5520.04 --> 5520.44] you +[5520.44 --> 5521.52] and around +[5521.52 --> 5521.88] you. +[5522.80 --> 5524.64] If God +[5524.64 --> 5525.94] is for us +[5525.94 --> 5526.58] who +[5526.58 --> 5528.46] can be +[5528.46 --> 5529.28] against us? +[5529.86 --> 5530.10] Amen? +[5530.88 --> 5531.82] Let's pray +[5531.82 --> 5532.16] together. +[5537.02 --> 5537.82] God +[5537.82 --> 5538.82] you are +[5538.82 --> 5540.44] for us. +[5545.30 --> 5546.14] You +[5546.14 --> 5546.80] are +[5546.80 --> 5548.44] for us +[5548.44 --> 5548.94] and you +[5548.94 --> 5549.30] have +[5549.30 --> 5550.70] made us +[5550.70 --> 5551.56] by grace +[5551.56 --> 5552.46] through faith +[5552.46 --> 5553.12] to be +[5553.12 --> 5553.78] more +[5553.78 --> 5554.58] than +[5554.58 --> 5555.52] conquerors +[5555.52 --> 5556.02] because +[5556.02 --> 5557.46] Jesus Christ +[5557.46 --> 5558.38] has conquered +[5558.38 --> 5558.98] sin +[5558.98 --> 5560.04] and death +[5560.04 --> 5562.88] and in +[5562.88 --> 5563.16] him +[5563.16 --> 5564.18] and with +[5564.18 --> 5564.50] him +[5564.50 --> 5565.16] we now +[5565.16 --> 5565.74] stand +[5565.74 --> 5568.00] as conquerors +[5568.00 --> 5569.36] and so +[5569.36 --> 5570.68] Lord Jesus +[5570.68 --> 5571.74] hear our +[5571.74 --> 5572.42] prayers +[5572.42 --> 5574.44] and send +[5574.44 --> 5575.06] us out +[5575.06 --> 5575.90] in the power +[5575.90 --> 5576.90] of your +[5576.90 --> 5577.48] spirit +[5577.48 --> 5579.50] that we +[5579.50 --> 5580.24] together +[5580.24 --> 5581.36] might be +[5581.36 --> 5582.52] the answer +[5582.52 --> 5584.26] to someone's +[5584.26 --> 5585.02] prayer +[5585.02 --> 5587.08] that we +[5587.08 --> 5587.62] together +[5587.62 --> 5588.52] might be +[5588.52 --> 5589.42] the means +[5589.42 --> 5589.94] by which +[5589.94 --> 5590.76] people in +[5590.76 --> 5591.54] our lives +[5591.54 --> 5591.98] in our +[5591.98 --> 5592.38] neighborhood +[5592.38 --> 5592.96] and in +[5592.96 --> 5593.62] our city +[5593.62 --> 5594.48] come to +[5594.48 --> 5595.50] see that +[5595.50 --> 5596.06] you +[5596.06 --> 5597.00] are +[5597.00 --> 5597.90] God +[5597.90 --> 5599.20] that you +[5599.20 --> 5599.68] are +[5599.68 --> 5600.54] good +[5600.54 --> 5600.98] and that +[5600.98 --> 5601.24] your +[5601.24 --> 5602.18] gospel +[5602.18 --> 5603.32] is +[5603.32 --> 5604.20] glorious +[5604.20 --> 5607.18] send us +[5607.18 --> 5607.46] out +[5607.46 --> 5607.80] in the +[5607.80 --> 5608.30] power +[5608.30 --> 5609.32] of your +[5609.32 --> 5609.82] name +[5609.82 --> 5610.22] Lord +[5610.22 --> 5610.62] Jesus +[5610.62 --> 5611.18] Christ +[5611.18 --> 5613.00] it's in +[5613.00 --> 5614.00] your name +[5614.00 --> 5614.58] that we +[5614.58 --> 5614.90] pray +[5614.90 --> 5616.18] amen +[5616.18 --> 5643.16] my soul +[5643.16 --> 5644.06] lives rest +[5644.06 --> 5645.00] in God +[5645.00 --> 5646.36] alone +[5646.36 --> 5647.82] my rock +[5647.82 --> 5648.64] and my +[5648.64 --> 5650.42] salvation +[5650.42 --> 5652.60] my fortress +[5652.60 --> 5653.74] on the +[5653.74 --> 5654.22] face +[5654.22 --> 5655.68] my foes +[5655.68 --> 5656.98] and I +[5656.98 --> 5657.90] will not +[5657.90 --> 5659.54] be shaken +[5659.54 --> 5660.98] though +[5660.98 --> 5661.94] lives may +[5661.94 --> 5662.42] bless +[5662.42 --> 5662.84] and +[5662.84 --> 5663.30] hearts +[5663.30 --> 5663.78] may +[5663.78 --> 5664.86] curse +[5664.86 --> 5665.48] and +[5665.48 --> 5666.00] lies +[5666.00 --> 5666.42] like +[5666.42 --> 5667.20] arrows +[5667.20 --> 5668.02] near +[5668.02 --> 5669.04] see +[5669.04 --> 5670.00] I'll +[5670.00 --> 5670.42] fix +[5670.42 --> 5670.90] my +[5670.90 --> 5671.40] heart +[5671.40 --> 5673.58] unrighteousness +[5673.58 --> 5674.56] I'll +[5674.56 --> 5675.36] look to +[5675.36 --> 5675.94] him +[5675.94 --> 5676.30] who +[5676.30 --> 5677.28] hears +[5677.28 --> 5678.40] me +[5678.40 --> 5679.74] oh +[5679.74 --> 5681.02] praise +[5681.02 --> 5681.92] him +[5681.92 --> 5682.44] all +[5682.44 --> 5682.88] all +[5682.88 --> 5684.24] all +[5684.24 --> 5685.04] my +[5685.04 --> 5685.96] divine +[5685.96 --> 5686.46] and +[5686.46 --> 5687.34] my +[5687.34 --> 5688.88] reward +[5688.88 --> 5690.56] never +[5690.56 --> 5691.94] passing +[5691.94 --> 5693.30] never +[5693.30 --> 5694.68] failing +[5694.68 --> 5695.68] my +[5695.68 --> 5697.28] redeemer +[5697.28 --> 5698.74] my +[5698.74 --> 5699.72] God +[5699.72 --> 5708.94] find +[5708.94 --> 5709.34] trust +[5709.34 --> 5709.76] my +[5709.76 --> 5710.22] soul +[5710.22 --> 5710.66] in +[5710.66 --> 5711.20] God 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Amen. +[6322.10 --> 6324.10] Amen. +[6352.10 --> 6354.10] Amen. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - June 4, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - June 4, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..49e5d982a62500d0a4ab288b32ca4919409479da --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - June 4, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,144 @@ +• Worship service at Langley Emanuel church +• Profession of faith and welcoming new members +• Announcements: + • Pastors' class after worship service + • HCBC (church education) meeting tonight for grades 9-12 (year-end pizza party) +• Pastor Chris introduces himself and leads in worship +• Scripture passage/ song with repetitive lyrics about God's greatness +• Emanuel women's walking group to start again on Tuesdays +• Worship service: call to worship from Psalm 89, singing of songs by kids from Langley Christian school +• Worship service continues with song "My Lighthouse", repeated several times +• Reference to God's presence and peace in troubled times +• Final section of worship service focuses on God as way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, and light in darkness +• Repetition of a worship song's lyrics +• Reading from Acts 2:44-47 about the early church's love and sacrifice for each other +• Reflection on the Holy Spirit's role in giving that kind of love +• Praying for continued love and sacrifice among the congregation +• Praising God with music and singing +• Worship service led by Emo, a deacon in the church +• Giving of gifts for the budget and special offering to support refugees and local ministry +• Reading from Psalm 18 verse 30: "The Lord's word is flawless" +• Discussion of next week's offering for the budget and Open Doors Canada +• Music segment with song "No Place I'd Rather Be" repeated multiple times +• Invitation to set a fire in one's soul for God, seeking more of Him +• Welcoming new members into the church family through profession of faith +• Introducing Rose Vita, John, and Margaret as they make their professions of faith +• The speaker shares a personal story of how they met John and Mark at the food bank, where they were struggling with loneliness. +• They explain that John's hug and invitation to church had a profound impact on their life, making them feel like they found a new family. +• The speaker describes the experience as being "lit up" by the Holy Spirit and feeling a deep sense of love for God and Jesus. +• Mark shares how he noticed the speaker's heart was broken and invited them to church, where they began studying scripture together. +• The speaker expresses their gratitude for the support and guidance they received from John and Mark, which led to their spiritual growth. +• A pastor asks four questions regarding the speaker's faith, including their belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, the authority of the Bible, and their commitment to following Christ. +• The speaker answers all four questions affirmatively with the help of God. +• Welcome of new members to the church +• Presentation of a gift to John Skipper, an elder in the church +• Introduction of Leslie Stewart from Bradner Presbyterian Church, who is joining Langley Emanuel +• Affirmation of faith and commitment to God's mission by Leslie Stewart through three questions and responses +• Welcome of other individuals and families from different Christian Reformed churches into the church fellowship +• Introduction and welcome +• Promising love, encouragement, and prayers to visitors and new members +• Prayer for the church family and unity in Christ +• Invitation for children to participate in worship time +• Discussion of patience with kids, including examples and illustrations +• Patience in growing plants or waiting for results +• Importance of patience in various aspects of life +• Upcoming discussion on patience +• Prayer and blessing before discussion +• Updates on members' health: Joanne Miles, Tini Freend, Ellen White, Elise Wagner +• Recognition of new members who joined or made a profession of faith +• Reading from 2 Chronicles 7 about seeking God's face and forgiveness +• Prayers for conviction and connection with God +• Thanking God for the church, staff, music ministry team, children's worship leaders, and teachers +• Asking for guidance and help in parenting and being a good example to others +• Praying for forgiveness for being mean to loved ones +• Requesting intervention from God in personal lives and community +• Discussing Romans chapter 8 and its significance +• Introduction to Romans 8 and its significance +• The concept of new life and resurrection adoption in Romans 8 +• Being a son of God, brother of Christ, and heir of God +• The distinction between living according to the flesh or the Spirit +• The contrast between death and life, flesh and Spirit +• The role of the Spirit in giving life and leading one's life +• The obligation to live according to the Spirit rather than the flesh +• The adoption to sonship through the Holy Spirit +• The Spirit testifies that believers are God's children +• Being God's children means being heirs and co-heirs with Christ +• Suffering with Christ is necessary to share in His glory +• Receiving the Spirit gives identity as a child of God, not a slave to fear +• The Spirit brings adoption to sonship and intimacy with God (Abba) +• Christians are invited to approach God in love and affection, rather than just as Creator. +• Calling God "papa" or "daddy" is being invited to experience intimacy with God +• Some people worry that using such language shows irreverence, but it's about experiencing relationship with God +• Intimacy and respect are not mutually exclusive; both can be held together in worship of God +• For those who have negative relationships with earthly fathers, a heavenly father offers love and acceptance +• Adoption to sonship through the Holy Spirit is a real relationship between God and believers. +• The concept of sonization and its equivalent in English as adoption +• Legal exchange or change of identity through adoption +• The concept of juridical exchange in salvation +• Imputation of sin to Christ and his payment for it on the cross +• Imputation of Christ's righteousness to believers +• The concept of adoption as a form of righteousness +• Adoption to sonship in the Bible +• Primogeniture: a Greco-Roman practice where the firstborn son inherits everything from the father +• Legal provision for adopting slaves and making them natural-born sons, but with limitations (male only) +• The gospel message that all believers are adopted as sons and co-heirs with Christ +• The concept of men and women being both sons/daughters of God +• Paul's statement in Galatians 3 that there is no longer male or female in Christ Jesus +• The idea that the Spirit granting new life makes us cry out "Abba" (Father) as a unified family +• The significance of the gospel in raising the status of women to an unprecedented level in its cultural moment +• Those who may inherit the kingdom of God +• We are all sons and children of God +• There is no condemnation for us +• Our minds should be set on what the Spirit desires +• Putting to death sin in our lives +• The verse in question offers no condemnation for those who have sinned +• There is a false notion that one's sin is worse than others' +• This can lead to fear of judgment and death, but the truth is God loves all people equally +• Consequences may still occur due to actions, but there is no ultimate damnation or separation from God +• Adoption as sons and heirs with Christ brings freedom from condemnation +• The burden of needing to prove oneself to God +• Connection to Martin Luther's Reformation +• Hypersensitivity to criticism due to a lack of understanding of no condemnation in Christ Jesus +• Lack of confidence in relationships due to this misunderstanding +• Addictive behaviors rooted in guilt or unworthiness from forgetting the truth about no condemnation +• Impact on motivation and inspiration for holy living when obeying God out of fear or duty rather than love and gratitude +• Recognition of no condemnation in Christ +• Grasping the full wonder and majesty of being a son of God +• Longing to walk in holiness with God and live as He wants +• Adoption as sons through what God has given +• Struggling to move forward despite falling short +• Living according to the flesh versus living in accordance with the Spirit +• Having one's mindset on what the Spirit desires +• Setting one's mind on or being governed by what is desired +• Right thinking and right living are connected +• Relationship between cognition and behavior +• Being a son of Christ means having one's mind captivated by the things of God +• Focus on God's goodness leads to greater impact in the world +• Attitude of the mind is key, focusing on what you truly love +• What occupies your mind shapes your life +• Worship as attention: what are you giving your attention to? +• The Spirit is life and peace, and being captivated by the Spirit brings attention to God's will. +• Mortification of the body's misdeeds through the Spirit leads to life. +• The concept of mortification is described as putting sin to death in one's life. +• Verse 12-13 explain that living according to the flesh results in death, but putting sin to death through the Spirit brings life. +• Mortification means total and complete destruction of the body's sinful deeds. +• Mortification of sin is a process that requires complete surrender to God's power +• It's not about resisting sinful behavior or keeping it under control, but about getting as far away from it as possible +• Mortification remembers the gospel and applies its truth that by grace through faith we have died with Christ and been raised with him in newness of life +• The process goes deeper than just resisting sinful behavior and involves remembering our identity in Christ and living according to the gospel +• The power of Christ's resurrection and the life-giving spirit +• Mortifying sin and putting it to death +• The nature of Christian living: dying to the old and living out the new +• Jesus' sacrifice on behalf of humanity, becoming sin for us so we can become righteousness +• Being a son/daughter of God and an heir with Christ +• Living in a post-Christian world and experiencing trouble or hardship +• Suffering as a result of following Jesus +• The concept of sharing in God's sufferings and glory +• Adoption as sons and no longer being slaves, but children of God +• Prayer for spiritual filling and emboldening to go on from the place jubilant in who God is and what He has done +• Prayer for strength and nourishment regardless of the stage of one's journey of faith +• Conclusion and final amen +• Evacuation drill at a church +• Music and song lyrics about deliverance from fear and being a child of God +• Instructions to exit the building calmly and assemble at a gathering point +• Drill scenario where people are told it's only a drill, but then asked to proceed with the evacuation \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - June 4, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - June 4, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..9f3e7de4a29503edfc20589e80d545c51805ce11 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - June 4, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,2751 @@ +[0.00 --> 26.36] The splendor of a king +[26.36 --> 31.52] Clothed in majesty +[31.52 --> 35.78] Let all the earth rejoice +[35.78 --> 38.66] All the earth rejoice +[38.66 --> 45.14] He wraps himself in light +[45.14 --> 50.92] And darkness tries to hide +[50.92 --> 54.12] And trembles at his voice +[54.12 --> 63.24] How great is our God +[63.24 --> 65.24] Sing with me +[65.24 --> 69.40] How great is our God +[69.40 --> 71.46] And all will see +[71.46 --> 79.12] How great, how great is our God +[79.12 --> 88.36] Age to age he stands +[88.36 --> 94.14] And time is in his hands +[94.14 --> 96.24] Beginning and the end +[96.24 --> 100.24] Beginning and the end +[100.24 --> 106.36] The God and three in one +[106.36 --> 112.48] Father, spirit and son +[112.48 --> 115.82] The lion and the lamb +[115.82 --> 119.36] The lion and the lamb +[119.36 --> 124.48] How great is our God +[124.48 --> 126.48] Sing with me +[126.48 --> 130.48] How great is our God +[130.48 --> 132.48] And all will see +[132.48 --> 136.48] How great, how great is our God +[136.48 --> 145.60] And all will see +[145.60 --> 147.60] How great is our God +[147.60 --> 149.60] And all will see +[149.60 --> 153.60] How great is our God +[153.60 --> 156.72] And all will see +[156.72 --> 158.72] My heart will see +[158.72 --> 162.72] How great is our God +[162.72 --> 163.84] As our God +[163.84 --> 165.84] As our God +[165.84 --> 167.84] As our God +[167.84 --> 171.84] You're the name above +[171.84 --> 175.08] You are worthy of our name +[175.08 --> 176.96] You are worthy of our name +[176.96 --> 178.96] You are worthy of our name +[178.96 --> 180.96] You are worthy of our praise +[180.96 --> 182.96] And all will see +[182.96 --> 184.96] And all will see +[184.96 --> 188.96] How great is our God +[188.96 --> 204.96] How great is our God +[204.96 --> 206.76] Sing with me +[206.76 --> 210.94] How great is our God +[210.94 --> 212.98] And all will see +[212.98 --> 222.98] How great +[222.98 --> 226.98] How great +[226.98 --> 228.98] Is our God +[228.98 --> 232.98] How great +[232.98 --> 236.98] Is our God +[236.98 --> 240.98] How great +[240.98 --> 244.98] Is our God +[244.98 --> 246.98] The whole world sings +[246.98 --> 248.98] The whole world +[248.98 --> 250.98] How great +[250.98 --> 252.98] Is our God +[252.98 --> 256.98] How great +[256.98 --> 258.98] Is our God +[258.98 --> 262.98] How great +[262.98 --> 264.98] How great +[264.98 --> 274.98] Is our God +[274.98 --> 284.98] How great +[284.98 --> 305.12] I love you, Lord. +[307.24 --> 311.30] Oh, your mercy never fails me. +[311.30 --> 318.76] All my days I've been held in your hands. +[319.72 --> 327.04] From the moment that I wake up until I lay my head. +[327.96 --> 333.76] For I will sing of the goodness of God. +[333.76 --> 341.84] All my life you have been faithful. +[344.72 --> 351.36] All my life you have been so, so good. +[351.36 --> 356.78] With every breath that I am never. +[358.28 --> 364.20] Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God. +[364.20 --> 368.42] I love your voice. +[370.12 --> 373.84] You will lead me through the fire. +[375.26 --> 381.20] And in darkest night, you will close like no other. +[381.20 --> 385.58] I've known you as a father. +[386.58 --> 389.48] I've known you as a prayer. +[390.42 --> 396.70] And I have lived in the goodness of God. +[396.84 --> 397.08] Yeah. +[397.08 --> 398.08] Yeah. +[400.08 --> 404.82] And all my life you have been faithful. +[406.32 --> 406.64] Oh. +[407.64 --> 414.22] And all my life you have been so, so good. +[414.22 --> 419.94] With every breath that I am never. +[420.86 --> 426.92] Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God. +[427.34 --> 427.58] Yeah. +[430.38 --> 433.84] Because your goodness is running after me. +[433.84 --> 435.86] It's running after me. +[435.86 --> 437.86] Oh +[465.86 --> 467.86] Oh +[495.86 --> 497.86] Oh +[497.86 --> 499.86] Oh +[499.86 --> 501.86] Oh +[501.86 --> 505.86] Good morning +[507.86 --> 525.86] Welcome to church this morning a special welcome if you are visiting with us my name is Chris I'm one of the pastors here at Langley Emanuel and it's my privilege to lead in worship this morning along with these others on stage we have a very special service +[525.86 --> 554.86] this morning as we are participating in a profession faith and welcoming some new members and so we're glad that you are here to celebrate with us today before we begin we've got a couple announcements to share and so first following worship this morning pastors class is happening and so that's for those of you who have sort of gone through our youth program and are now interested in making your own +[554.86 --> 571.54] profession of faith we meet after service in the multi-purpose room back there if you have any questions about that or if you're unsure just come out check it out and participate for a day and help decide we've got a group of seven or eight going right now so that's really good +[571.54 --> 584.54] and then we'll start that 15 or 20 minutes after service and so you've got enough time to connect with your friends maybe grab a coffee or tea or something and then we'll head over there +[584.54 --> 613.54] additionally there's HCBC tonight which is part of the youth education that we do here church education and you are having a special meeting tonight from six to seven and so that's not the ordinary time but HCBC six to seven because it's your year-end pizza party apparently you did well on some tests that Pastor Kevin gave you and so now you get pizza Pastor Kevin did ask me to remind you that that is for grades nine through twelve +[613.54 --> 643.52] and so it's for those who have been part of hcbc all year long that we can celebrate the work that you've put in to that class and then lastly I have an announcement from the Emanuel women's walking group that's starting up again this coming Tuesday and every Tuesday evening through the summer at 7 p.m. you can meet at Derek Doubleday Arboretum which is just down Fraser Highway right over there and then we hear all are welcome please +[643.52 --> 670.24] come and build friendships encourage each other while enjoying God's beautiful creation for more information feel free to talk to or call Fran Fran can you wave your hand thank you and Wendy can you wave your hand I'm not going to read your phone numbers out from up here but you can connect with them if you're interested in that I believe that's it for this morning so as you are able please stand together as we receive God's greeting +[673.52 --> 684.14] just as we are in the presence of our brothers and sisters in Christ God's presence is also here among us and so receive his greeting +[684.14 --> 695.64] grace mercy and peace to you from God our Father from the Lord Jesus Christ his Son and our Savior through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit +[695.64 --> 696.98] amen +[696.98 --> 703.14] as God has greeted us would you just greet those around you shake their hand do a fist bump welcome them into worship +[703.14 --> 703.64] amen +[733.14 --> 733.64] amen +[733.64 --> 755.96] our call to worship this morning comes from Psalm 89 I will sing of the Lord's great love forever with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations I will declare that your love stands firm forever that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself +[755.96 --> 757.96] amen +[757.96 --> 783.96] what I would like to do this morning I would like to ask all the kids that go to Langley Christian can you raise your hands I want to see how many there are because I picked a couple songs that I heard in chapel a couple weeks ago and they were so much fun and I thought maybe you guys can help your moms and dads sing that song so you don't have to come up front but we'd really like to hear your voices because you were celebrating who God was +[783.96 --> 789.96] who God was and how good God is to us so we're going to sing a couple songs that you should know really well +[789.96 --> 801.96] in my wrestling and in my doubts +[801.96 --> 814.96] in my +[814.96 --> 816.96] in my +[816.96 --> 818.96] in my +[818.96 --> 820.96] in my +[820.96 --> 824.96] you +[824.96 --> 826.96] your +[826.96 --> 828.96] in my +[828.96 --> 836.16] troubled sea you are the peace in my troubled sea +[837.92 --> 846.08] in my silence you won't let go in the questions your truth will hold +[846.08 --> 854.56] your great love will lead me through you are the peace in my troubled sea +[854.56 --> 857.60] you are the peace in my troubled sea +[861.52 --> 871.28] my lighthouse my lighthouse shining in the darkness i will follow you oh my lighthouse +[871.92 --> 878.48] my lighthouse i will trust the promise you will carry me safe to shore +[878.48 --> 882.80] safe to shore +[885.44 --> 886.80] safe to shore +[889.68 --> 891.04] safe to shore +[891.04 --> 906.96] i won't fear what tomorrow brings with each morning i'll rise and sing my god's love will lead me through +[906.96 --> 913.92] you are the peace in my troubled sea +[913.92 --> 920.00] my lighthouse +[920.00 --> 922.00] my lighthouse +[922.00 --> 924.00] shining in the darkness +[924.00 --> 928.00] i will follow you oh my lighthouse +[928.00 --> 931.04] my lighthouse +[931.04 --> 933.04] my lighthouse +[933.04 --> 935.04] my lighthouse +[935.04 --> 937.04] my lighthouse +[937.04 --> 939.04] my lighthouse +[939.04 --> 941.04] my lighthouse +[941.04 --> 943.04] i will trust the promise +[943.04 --> 946.96] you will carry me safe to shore +[946.96 --> 948.96] safe to shore +[948.96 --> 957.00] fire +[966.00 --> 970.00] what +[970.00 --> 982.08] us you're the brightest you will lead us through the storm far before us you're the brightest you +[982.08 --> 992.72] will lead us through the storm my lighthouse my lighthouse shining in the darkness i will follow +[992.72 --> 1002.56] you oh my lighthouse my lighthouse i will trust your promise you will carry me safe to shore +[1005.28 --> 1006.72] safe to shore +[1009.44 --> 1010.80] safe to shore +[1013.60 --> 1018.80] safe to shore +[1022.72 --> 1036.72] so +[1036.72 --> 1050.72] you are here +[1050.72 --> 1062.72] you are here moving in our midst i worship you i worship you +[1062.72 --> 1066.72] you are here +[1066.72 --> 1076.72] working in this place i worship you i worship you +[1076.72 --> 1080.72] you are here +[1080.72 --> 1082.72] you are here +[1082.72 --> 1090.72] moving in our midst i worship you i worship you +[1090.72 --> 1092.72] you are here +[1092.72 --> 1100.72] working in this place i worship you i worship you +[1100.72 --> 1104.72] i worship you you are +[1104.72 --> 1106.72] you are +[1106.72 --> 1114.72] way maker miracle worker promise keeper light in the darkness my god that is who you are +[1114.72 --> 1116.72] you are +[1116.72 --> 1118.72] you are +[1118.72 --> 1128.72] way maker miracle worker promise keeper light in the darkness my god that is who you are +[1128.72 --> 1130.72] you are +[1130.72 --> 1132.72] you are +[1132.72 --> 1134.72] you are here +[1134.72 --> 1136.72] touching every heart +[1136.72 --> 1138.72] i worship you +[1138.72 --> 1140.72] i worship you +[1140.72 --> 1142.72] i worship you +[1142.72 --> 1144.72] you are here +[1144.72 --> 1146.72] you are here +[1146.72 --> 1150.72] healing every heart +[1150.72 --> 1156.72] i worship you i worship you +[1156.72 --> 1158.72] you are here +[1158.72 --> 1160.72] you are here +[1160.72 --> 1162.72] turning lives around +[1162.72 --> 1168.72] i worship you i worship you +[1168.72 --> 1170.72] you are here +[1170.72 --> 1172.72] turning lives around +[1172.72 --> 1174.72] i worship you i worship you you are here +[1174.72 --> 1176.72] you are here +[1176.72 --> 1180.72] i worship you i worship you you are +[1180.72 --> 1182.72] you are +[1182.72 --> 1184.72] you are +[1184.72 --> 1188.72] way maker miracle worker promise keeper light in the darkness my god that is who you are you are +[1188.72 --> 1194.72] you are +[1194.72 --> 1196.72] you are +[1196.72 --> 1198.72] you are +[1198.72 --> 1206.72] way maker miracle worker promise keeper light in the darkness my god that is who you are +[1206.72 --> 1208.72] your +[1208.72 --> 1214.72] that it +[1214.72 --> 1216.72] you +[1216.72 --> 1220.72] that it +[1220.72 --> 1222.72] you +[1222.72 --> 1226.72] you +[1226.72 --> 1228.72] that +[1230.72 --> 1232.72] you +[1232.72 --> 1248.96] Even I don't see What Caroline +[1248.96 --> 1251.44] still speaking +[1251.44 --> 1261.44] When I don't feel it, you're working. You never stop, you never stop working. You never stop, you never stop working. +[1261.44 --> 1274.44] Waymaker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light in the darkness, my God, that is who you are. You are. +[1274.44 --> 1297.44] Waymaker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light in the darkness, my God, that is who you are. That is who you are. That is who you are. That is who you are. +[1301.44 --> 1302.56] You may be seated. +[1304.44 --> 1317.70] I picked a piece in Acts, just reflecting back on Pentecost, and Acts 2, 44 to 47. +[1318.30 --> 1324.68] In the midst of all the miracles and wonders that the apostles were doing, this is what we read. +[1324.90 --> 1332.46] All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold properties and possessions to give to anyone who had need. +[1332.46 --> 1336.60] Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. +[1337.42 --> 1345.94] They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. +[1345.94 --> 1350.38] And the Lord added to their numbers daily, those who were being saved. +[1350.38 --> 1366.58] When I read that, when I see that kind of love that the early church had, it made me look and see that it's what a foundation, I think, of love and sacrifice to each other looks like, +[1366.58 --> 1370.58] in a depth that only the Holy Spirit can give. +[1370.58 --> 1374.58] I think Doreen and I have experienced that here in Emmanuel as well. +[1374.58 --> 1381.58] A loving and sacrificing for each other, rooted in the love that only the Spirit can give. +[1381.58 --> 1391.24] And I pray that as we continue in God's love, that he will help us to love those that he brings our way. +[1392.20 --> 1393.46] Let's bow our heads. +[1395.64 --> 1400.08] Father, we don't want to miss your love. +[1400.08 --> 1406.80] Help us see through the counterfeit the world entices us with. +[1407.88 --> 1414.14] Our first century brothers and sisters loved each other with a love only you could place in their hearts. +[1415.42 --> 1423.40] Lord, will you continue to soften our hearts so we too can reflect your love to each other. +[1423.40 --> 1431.38] And through the power of your Spirit, help us move within the power of your sacrificial love. +[1431.90 --> 1434.06] To the praise of your glorious name. +[1434.60 --> 1434.86] Amen. +[1435.62 --> 1438.04] Why don't we rise as we sing a couple more songs. +[1453.40 --> 1471.22] Everyone needs compassion. +[1472.22 --> 1474.64] Love that's never failing. +[1476.52 --> 1481.40] Let mercy fall on me. +[1481.40 --> 1484.30] Everyone needs forgiveness. +[1485.44 --> 1487.72] The kindness of the Savior. +[1489.72 --> 1493.26] The hope of patience. +[1499.90 --> 1504.32] Savior, you can live the mountains. +[1505.06 --> 1508.24] My God is mighty to save. +[1508.58 --> 1511.38] He is mighty to save. +[1511.40 --> 1512.68] Forever. +[1512.68 --> 1512.72] Forever. +[1512.72 --> 1513.30] Forever. +[1513.30 --> 1516.50] Author of salvation. +[1517.50 --> 1520.74] He rose and conquered the grave. +[1521.08 --> 1523.76] Jesus conquered the grave. +[1523.76 --> 1524.04] Jesus conquered the grave. +[1524.04 --> 1524.70] Jesus conquered the grave. +[1538.26 --> 1541.82] So take me as you find me. +[1541.82 --> 1544.72] All my fears and failures. +[1544.72 --> 1551.08] And fill my life again +[1551.08 --> 1554.22] I give my life to follow +[1554.22 --> 1558.44] Everything I believe in +[1558.44 --> 1562.32] Now I surrender +[1562.32 --> 1573.52] Savior, He came through the mountains +[1573.52 --> 1577.14] My God is mighty to save +[1577.14 --> 1580.48] He is mighty to save +[1580.48 --> 1585.16] Forever, author of salvation +[1585.16 --> 1589.30] He rose and conquered the grave +[1589.30 --> 1593.26] Jesus conquered the grave +[1593.26 --> 1598.06] Shine a light and let the whole world sing +[1598.06 --> 1604.52] We're singing for the glory of the risen King +[1604.52 --> 1610.26] Jesus, shine a light and let the whole world sing +[1610.26 --> 1615.68] We're singing for the glory of the risen King +[1615.68 --> 1622.52] Savior, He can move the mountains +[1622.52 --> 1626.24] My God is mighty to save +[1626.24 --> 1629.84] He is mighty to save +[1629.84 --> 1634.48] Forever, author of salvation +[1634.48 --> 1638.64] He rose and conquered the grave +[1638.64 --> 1642.26] Jesus conquered the grave +[1642.26 --> 1647.30] Savior, He came through the mountains +[1647.30 --> 1651.00] My God is mighty to save +[1651.00 --> 1654.26] He is mighty to save +[1654.26 --> 1659.30] Forever, author of salvation +[1659.30 --> 1663.52] He rose and conquered the grave +[1663.52 --> 1667.14] Jesus conquered the grave +[1667.14 --> 1669.14] Jesus conquered the grave +[1669.14 --> 1674.68] He is mighty to save +[1674.68 --> 1676.40] He died and progressed in his hand +[1676.40 --> 1676.90] Therefore, his blessed von hammam +[1676.90 --> 1678.90] Jesus conquered the grave +[1678.90 --> 1679.34] National enthusiasm +[1679.34 --> 1681.10] Song nach +[1681.10 --> 1682.04] He died +[1682.04 --> 1683.36] He Zahl +[1683.36 --> 1686.60] As the first version +[1686.60 --> 1689.60] The present version +[1689.60 --> 1691.36] Above 1 in the afterlife +[1691.36 --> 1706.46] We are a moment, you are forever. +[1706.46 --> 1713.46] Lord of the ages, God before time. +[1714.56 --> 1720.42] We are a favor, you are eternal. +[1720.42 --> 1729.58] Love everlasting, reigning on high. +[1730.04 --> 1735.52] Holy, holy, Lord God almighty. +[1736.92 --> 1743.60] Worthy is the Lamb who was slain. +[1743.60 --> 1749.80] Highest praises, honor and glory. +[1750.42 --> 1755.58] Be unto your name. +[1757.58 --> 1761.58] Be unto your name. +[1764.58 --> 1766.96] We are the broken. +[1767.96 --> 1770.86] You are the healer. +[1770.86 --> 1777.02] Jesus, Redeemer, mighty to save. +[1778.02 --> 1781.30] You are a love song. +[1781.72 --> 1784.10] We'll sing forever. +[1785.14 --> 1788.02] Bowing before you. +[1788.02 --> 1791.18] Blessing your name. +[1791.18 --> 1793.18] Blessing your name. +[1793.18 --> 1799.26] Holy, holy, Lord God almighty. +[1799.26 --> 1806.42] Worthy is the Lamb who was slain. +[1806.42 --> 1813.58] Highest praises, honor and glory. +[1813.58 --> 1818.74] Be unto your name. +[1818.74 --> 1820.74] Be unto your name. +[1820.74 --> 1824.74] Be unto your name. +[1824.74 --> 1825.40] Be unto your name. +[1825.40 --> 1825.74] Be unto your name. +[1825.74 --> 1831.56] Holy, holy, Lord God almighty. +[1831.56 --> 1832.88] Lord God almighty. +[1832.90 --> 1838.90] Worthy is the Lamb who was slain. +[1838.90 --> 1846.06] Highest praises, honor and glory. +[1846.06 --> 1848.06] Be unto your name. +[1848.06 --> 1849.72] Be unto your name. +[1849.72 --> 1852.40] Be unto your name. +[1852.40 --> 1859.40] Be unto your name +[1859.40 --> 1865.40] Be unto your name +[1865.40 --> 1868.48] Be invited, be seated. +[1882.40 --> 1889.40] Be seated. +[1889.40 --> 1893.40] Good morning. My name is Emo and I'm a deacon in the church. +[1893.40 --> 1897.40] We continue our worship this morning with the giving of our gifts. +[1897.40 --> 1903.40] First of all for the budget which covers the administration of the church and its ministries +[1903.40 --> 1911.40] and the special offering which is for the chaplain and refugee support mobilizer +[1911.40 --> 1915.40] who is locally Dina Nikolai. +[1915.40 --> 1920.40] She ministers out of the First Christian Reformed Church of Vancouver +[1920.40 --> 1937.40] and her role is to provide a ministry of presence and neighborhood welcome for refugees during the time they are living at or accessing services at the Immigrant Service Society of BC Welcome Center +[1937.40 --> 1949.40] to support their integration into the communities into which they are moving and mobilize local congregations to partner in this integration support. +[1949.40 --> 1953.40] As for God, His way is perfect. +[1953.40 --> 1955.40] The Lord's word is flawless. +[1955.40 --> 1958.40] He shields all who take refuge in Him. +[1958.40 --> 1961.40] Psalm 18 verse 30. +[1961.40 --> 1966.40] Next week's offering is for the budget and Open Doors Canada. +[1966.40 --> 1977.40] מה is uniquementだ +[1977.40 --> 1979.40] It's all part of the public, most of us in the SYCAVs that would control the Ohio River and the Pontiac community. +[1979.40 --> 1981.40] What do we do are the major need to support our leaders when providing aid? +[1981.40 --> 1994.32] No place I'd rather be +[1994.32 --> 1998.28] No place I'd rather be +[1998.28 --> 2002.54] Than here in your love, here in your love +[2002.54 --> 2006.20] No place I'd rather be +[2006.20 --> 2010.34] No place I'd rather be +[2010.34 --> 2014.18] No place I'd rather be +[2014.18 --> 2018.66] Than here in your love, here in your love +[2018.66 --> 2022.84] So set a fire down in my soul +[2022.84 --> 2026.86] That I can't contain, that I can't control +[2026.86 --> 2030.70] I want more of you, God +[2030.70 --> 2034.74] I want more of you, God +[2034.74 --> 2038.94] So set a fire down in my soul +[2038.94 --> 2042.78] That I can't contain, that I can't control +[2042.78 --> 2046.62] I want more of you, God +[2046.62 --> 2050.46] I want more of you, God +[2050.46 --> 2056.30] No place I'd rather be +[2056.30 --> 2070.14] No place I'd rather be +[2070.14 --> 2074.08] No place I'd rather be +[2074.08 --> 2077.96] No place I'd rather be +[2077.96 --> 2082.46] Than here in your love, here in your love +[2082.46 --> 2086.30] I want more of you, God +[2086.30 --> 2088.30] So set a fire down in my soul +[2088.30 --> 2090.78] That I can't contain, that I can't control +[2090.78 --> 2098.68] I want more of you God, and I want more of you God. +[2099.42 --> 2106.94] So set a fire down in my soul that I can contain, that I can control. +[2107.56 --> 2114.78] I want more of you God, and I want more of you God. +[2120.78 --> 2150.76] I want more of you God. +[2150.76 --> 2163.98] We are really excited to welcome a number of people into a full covenant and familial relationship with our church here at Emmanuel. +[2164.56 --> 2170.14] Some of the people that we are welcoming this morning are new believers who were baptized as infants, +[2170.28 --> 2176.82] but have come to a personal faith and relationship to Jesus for the first time in these last months. +[2176.82 --> 2185.98] Some are joining our church family from other churches in the region, and others are transferring from other Christian Reformed churches. +[2187.12 --> 2191.30] To begin, we're going to welcome Rose Vita to the front. +[2191.72 --> 2195.28] And John and Margaret, are you both coming up with her? +[2195.28 --> 2205.56] As Rose Vita makes her way to the front, all the way back in her baptism as an infant, God extended a promise to her. +[2206.26 --> 2212.20] Today, she makes that promise real by professing a faith that she has made her own. +[2212.20 --> 2219.10] We're going to hear a little bit of Rose Vita's story from her, and then a little bit from John and Margaret as well, +[2219.24 --> 2222.04] before we go forward with our profession of faith. +[2222.04 --> 2227.78] Good morning. +[2231.78 --> 2244.24] I met John about three, almost four months ago, and it was one of the lowest days of my life. +[2244.24 --> 2260.10] And he just read it all over me, and he came up to me, and he asked how I was doing, and he asked me if I wanted a hug. +[2260.76 --> 2269.06] And he just gave me this hug that was just electric, like the energy that came through that hug. +[2269.06 --> 2275.74] It just lit me right up, and then he invited me to church. +[2276.46 --> 2288.20] And when I walked in, it was like I was home, and that I had a new family. +[2288.20 --> 2308.08] And my whole body was just shaking inside, and I was crying with elation just from the movement of the Holy Spirit and the love of God and Jesus. +[2308.84 --> 2314.52] And I was a changed person after that. +[2314.52 --> 2319.40] And I'm going to start crying again, but with happiness. +[2319.92 --> 2328.96] I'm just such a different person because of this wonderful experience. +[2328.96 --> 2347.78] And I'm just looking forward to every day sharing, embracing the love of God and Jesus and sharing his words and getting to know more people. +[2347.78 --> 2355.92] I wrote down from Psalms, just what sums it up. +[2357.06 --> 2365.76] I will say of the Lord, he is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust. +[2366.50 --> 2368.00] I am home. +[2368.98 --> 2370.04] And that sums it up. +[2370.74 --> 2371.20] Thank you. +[2377.78 --> 2381.36] Boy, how do I follow up with that? +[2384.54 --> 2384.98] Yeah. +[2385.40 --> 2388.42] Like, yeah, that day, yeah, we were at the food bank. +[2388.84 --> 2394.56] And I remember seeing you for the first time, and I helped you there. +[2394.98 --> 2400.62] And I just knew that I could see it, that your heart was broken. +[2400.62 --> 2408.96] And so, yeah, we started a conversation, and you told me a bit of your life story. +[2410.00 --> 2413.02] Like, you lost your parents, your siblings were gone. +[2413.96 --> 2415.96] You had no children, so you felt so lonely. +[2416.44 --> 2421.38] And I remember saying to you, I remember clearly saying to you at that time, +[2422.06 --> 2423.82] Rose Vita, you need a family so bad. +[2425.00 --> 2426.86] And I knew just the family she needed. +[2426.86 --> 2431.56] And that's when I invited you to church, that Sunday. +[2432.06 --> 2441.28] And, yeah, Margo and I have just been watching you like a sponge, just soaking it all in. +[2441.40 --> 2443.58] Like the gospel was just speaking to you. +[2444.34 --> 2448.10] You loved all the songs that we sang, and you loved the fellowship here. +[2449.10 --> 2452.14] And as the weeks went by, you just kept growing and growing. +[2452.14 --> 2457.14] And I kept telling you the whole time, man, the Spirit is doing a great job. +[2457.34 --> 2459.32] And he's working in you like so bad. +[2459.46 --> 2461.02] It's so exciting to watch. +[2462.06 --> 2467.60] And anyway, I could say a whole lot more. +[2467.92 --> 2471.46] But, yeah, we shared the gospel together. +[2471.46 --> 2478.94] We studied certain passages, and that passage you just read, that was the very first passage I gave to you. +[2479.32 --> 2483.08] And, yeah, I said, yeah, keep that in your heart always. +[2483.60 --> 2485.70] So, anyway, that's it. +[2485.70 --> 2492.38] Thank you, John and Mark. +[2492.42 --> 2495.50] You guys can, if you want to just sit here for a minute. +[2495.66 --> 2497.96] Well, Roseveed, I'm going to ask you a few questions before you go sit. +[2501.56 --> 2504.58] So, when we do Professions of Faith here, we start this way. +[2504.78 --> 2509.22] Because it's so good for us to hear stories of God at work in the world. +[2510.08 --> 2510.30] Right? +[2510.30 --> 2514.04] For some of us, we haven't seen that happen in so long. +[2514.54 --> 2517.34] This is such a good reminder. +[2517.54 --> 2524.28] And so, we are encouraged by your story, your testimony, and by the fact that we get to share that with you this morning. +[2524.94 --> 2527.60] I'm going to ask you four questions. +[2528.24 --> 2531.58] And then at the end of the questions, I'll invite you to give one answer for all four. +[2532.00 --> 2534.54] You can say, I do with God's help. +[2535.00 --> 2536.48] With God's love and God's help. +[2536.62 --> 2537.42] All of the above. +[2537.42 --> 2541.76] Here, and I'll give you this so everyone can hear your answer. +[2543.32 --> 2543.76] Roseveeda. +[2544.72 --> 2549.00] Do you believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God sent to redeem the world? +[2549.72 --> 2553.64] Do you love and trust Him as the one who saves you from your sin? +[2553.94 --> 2557.68] And do you, with repentance and joy, embrace Him as the Lord of your life? +[2558.68 --> 2558.96] Two. +[2559.62 --> 2563.86] Do you believe that the Bible is the Word of God revealing Christ and His redemption? +[2563.86 --> 2568.28] And that the confessions of this church faithfully reflect this revelation? +[2569.44 --> 2569.62] Three. +[2570.36 --> 2574.58] Do you accept the gracious promises of God sealed to you in your baptism? +[2574.96 --> 2580.16] And do you affirm your union with Christ and His church, which your baptism signifies? +[2580.92 --> 2581.44] And four. +[2581.44 --> 2588.78] Do you promise to do all that you can with the help of the Holy Spirit to strengthen your love and commitment to Christ +[2588.78 --> 2595.04] by sharing faithfully in the life of this church family, honoring and submitting to its authority? +[2595.04 --> 2600.66] And do you join with the people of God in doing the work of the Lord everywhere? +[2601.28 --> 2602.76] Roseveeda, what is your answer? +[2603.48 --> 2605.12] I do with God's help. +[2605.58 --> 2605.88] Amen. +[2606.92 --> 2607.44] Amen. +[2607.44 --> 2607.64] Amen. +[2607.64 --> 2607.68] Amen. +[2607.68 --> 2607.70] Amen. +[2607.70 --> 2607.74] Amen. +[2607.74 --> 2607.76] Amen. +[2607.76 --> 2607.84] Amen. +[2611.44 --> 2612.00] Amen. +[2614.00 --> 2614.12] Amen. +[2614.12 --> 2614.36] Amen. +[2622.36 --> 2624.30] Amen. +[2631.30 --> 2635.32] Amen. +[2635.32 --> 2636.30] Amen. +[2636.30 --> 2636.76] Amen. +[2636.76 --> 2637.74] Amen. +[2637.76 --> 2640.36] Amen. +[2640.36 --> 2640.92] Amen. +[2640.94 --> 2641.38] Amen. +[2641.38 --> 2641.40] Amen. +[2641.40 --> 2641.42] Amen. +[2641.42 --> 2645.68] and may he work in you what is pleasing to him through Jesus Christ, +[2645.78 --> 2648.32] to whom be glory forever and ever. +[2648.62 --> 2649.48] All God's people said? +[2650.26 --> 2650.74] Amen. +[2651.64 --> 2653.92] I want to invite John Skipper to come to the front. +[2654.02 --> 2655.72] He's an elder in our church. +[2655.78 --> 2658.22] We have a little gift to mark this day for you. +[2671.42 --> 2673.96] Excellent. Now you may have a seat for just a few moments. +[2677.78 --> 2682.04] We also want to take some time this morning to welcome a few others +[2682.04 --> 2684.40] who are coming to us from different area churches. +[2684.68 --> 2686.94] And so, Leslie, are you here? +[2689.00 --> 2691.34] There you are. Excellent. Come on to the front, Leslie. +[2691.34 --> 2691.44] Leslie. +[2694.64 --> 2699.18] Leslie Stewart comes to us from Bradner Presbyterian Church +[2699.18 --> 2702.60] and actually first connected with us here at Emanuel +[2702.60 --> 2704.38] through the Coffee Break ministry. +[2705.16 --> 2709.34] She's been participating in that ministry for coming on the year now, right? +[2710.02 --> 2712.58] Six months. Yeah, feels like a year sometimes, right? +[2714.00 --> 2717.62] And then has been worshiping with us for these past few months as well. +[2718.54 --> 2723.20] Leslie, it is our hope and prayer that your faith in God will be strengthened, +[2723.48 --> 2725.62] that your love for Jesus will be grown, +[2725.62 --> 2729.62] and that here you will find opportunity to serve in the Spirit +[2729.62 --> 2733.40] as you join with us on mission with God to the community. +[2734.04 --> 2737.02] As we welcome you into this church family, similarly, +[2737.24 --> 2740.04] we're going to ask you to affirm the faith that you have professed +[2740.56 --> 2743.96] and your commitment to God's mission in and through Langley Emanuel +[2743.96 --> 2747.42] to our city, to our region, and to the world. +[2747.90 --> 2750.24] And so to do so, I'm going to ask you three questions +[2750.24 --> 2754.14] and then invite you to give the same response I do with God's help. +[2759.46 --> 2763.16] So Leslie, do you believe in Jesus as your Savior and Lord +[2763.16 --> 2767.22] and that in Him only is hope and freedom from sin found? +[2768.22 --> 2770.78] Do you believe that the Bible is the Word of God +[2770.78 --> 2773.76] revealing His plan for redemption in Jesus Christ? +[2774.26 --> 2778.32] The preaching and teaching of this church, Langley Emanuel, reflect that truth. +[2778.32 --> 2782.30] And then three, do you promise with the help of the Holy Spirit +[2782.30 --> 2785.38] to do all you can to strengthen your relationship to Jesus +[2785.38 --> 2788.14] by being a part of the life of this church, +[2788.62 --> 2790.48] recognizing its oversight and authority +[2790.48 --> 2793.98] and joining with us on mission for Jesus in this community, +[2794.28 --> 2796.26] in this city, and to the world? +[2796.90 --> 2798.42] Leslie, what is your answer? +[2798.86 --> 2800.04] I do with God's help. +[2800.66 --> 2801.78] Amen. Amen. +[2802.66 --> 2804.92] I'm just going to get you to stand over here for just a moment. +[2804.92 --> 2805.08] Thank you. +[2808.32 --> 2813.90] And now we also want to welcome into our church fellowship +[2813.90 --> 2815.74] some people who have come to us, +[2816.06 --> 2818.08] some who have been here for a little while now, +[2818.20 --> 2820.02] from other Christian Reformed churches. +[2820.54 --> 2823.70] And so I'm going to invite Tim and Janet to come forward +[2823.70 --> 2826.04] and if your kids are here with you, +[2827.00 --> 2828.18] Tim and Janet, are you here? +[2828.32 --> 2828.88] There we go. +[2829.38 --> 2831.34] Ryan, Micah, and Casey, if you're all here, +[2831.34 --> 2833.60] if only a few of you are here, just come on up. +[2833.60 --> 2838.06] And then as well, Angela Wolfe up to the front. +[2839.70 --> 2841.62] I don't think Miranda's here with you today. +[2841.76 --> 2841.92] No. +[2843.76 --> 2847.34] So the Van Hemerts come to us from Willoughby CRC +[2847.34 --> 2850.88] and Angela comes to us from New West CRC. +[2851.58 --> 2854.72] We are grateful that you also are with us +[2854.72 --> 2859.60] and we are excited to see what God will do in our midst through you. +[2859.60 --> 2863.74] Our prayer is that you will join our shared mission and ministry +[2863.74 --> 2866.92] as a church family and in some cases as you already have, +[2867.12 --> 2868.14] and we're grateful for that, +[2868.52 --> 2871.30] by serving God in Murrayville, Langley, and beyond +[2871.30 --> 2873.68] and by together proclaiming his gospel, +[2873.96 --> 2877.34] revealing his kingdom come and his kingdom coming. +[2877.72 --> 2878.98] Thank you for being with us. +[2879.44 --> 2882.74] Our prayer is that you will find the love of God here. +[2883.24 --> 2884.24] Let's welcome them together. +[2884.24 --> 2893.88] And now, congregation, I'm going to invite you +[2893.88 --> 2897.76] to have a chance to promise your blessing and support too. +[2897.92 --> 2900.36] And so, Rosita, if you're able, can you just join us up front? +[2901.40 --> 2904.94] That way everyone can see, but more importantly, you can see them. +[2905.88 --> 2907.50] And so, congregation, I'm going to invite you to stand, +[2907.60 --> 2910.54] if you're able, and to answer this question +[2910.54 --> 2914.06] we do with God's help. +[2915.22 --> 2918.56] Church family of Langley, Emanuel, people of God gathered here, +[2918.72 --> 2920.78] seeing all these people in front of you +[2920.78 --> 2924.38] and hearing in them stories of God's faithfulness, +[2924.46 --> 2926.38] I invite you to answer this question +[2926.38 --> 2929.22] in response to God's call. +[2929.90 --> 2931.24] Do you, people of God, +[2931.40 --> 2934.26] promise all these wonderful people up here +[2934.26 --> 2937.02] your love, encouragement, and prayers? +[2937.02 --> 2938.02] Amen. +[2941.48 --> 2941.80] Amen. +[2942.10 --> 2943.04] Go ahead and have a seat. +[2943.90 --> 2945.76] I'm going to invite Pastor Kevin to come up to the front. +[2946.56 --> 2948.18] He's going to pray over you guys. +[2948.96 --> 2950.88] I'm also going to invite elders, +[2951.54 --> 2954.06] church members, family, friends +[2954.06 --> 2956.10] who are here and want to lay hands on +[2956.10 --> 2957.02] during this time. +[2957.56 --> 2959.30] You're encouraged to do that. +[2960.02 --> 2961.44] So gather up and around, +[2961.64 --> 2963.30] pick someone, put your hand on them. +[2964.14 --> 2965.82] Pastor Kevin is going to pray. +[2965.82 --> 2984.20] Let's bow our heads. +[2985.56 --> 2988.56] Father in heaven, what a beautiful day it is today. +[2988.86 --> 2991.54] We thank you for your church family, Lord, +[2991.60 --> 2993.66] and we thank you that you have called us all +[2993.66 --> 2995.96] to be the body of Christ, brothers and sisters +[2995.96 --> 2999.60] who declare your name and proclaim it to the nations. +[3000.04 --> 3003.64] Lord, we thank you for these wonderful people +[3003.64 --> 3005.52] who stood up here, for Rosvita, +[3006.08 --> 3008.92] proclaiming your name, professing her faith in you, +[3008.98 --> 3012.56] and joining the body, joining her new family +[3012.56 --> 3014.98] in front of all of those gathered here today +[3014.98 --> 3015.92] and in front of your spirit. +[3016.46 --> 3018.96] We thank you for Leslie and for Angela +[3018.96 --> 3020.94] and for the Van Hemert family as well, God, +[3021.02 --> 3023.88] who are part of this family as well. +[3024.52 --> 3026.36] And Lord, as we go forward from here, +[3027.46 --> 3029.28] unified in the body of Christ, +[3030.38 --> 3032.90] may we all discern your spirit +[3032.90 --> 3037.18] and may we all be encouraged and convicted +[3037.18 --> 3039.54] to be there for one another, +[3039.84 --> 3041.18] to pray for one another, +[3041.44 --> 3043.10] to lift up one another, +[3043.10 --> 3047.02] and to proclaim your name to the community around us. +[3048.54 --> 3050.10] God, we thank you for the church. +[3052.10 --> 3053.32] We pray this in your name. +[3053.66 --> 3053.86] Amen. +[3073.10 --> 3077.72] At this time, I'd like to invite all the children up +[3077.72 --> 3079.00] for children's worship time. +[3095.16 --> 3097.14] Good morning, kids. +[3098.38 --> 3099.70] I'm going to say good morning again. +[3099.80 --> 3100.96] You guys are going to say good morning back, +[3101.02 --> 3101.90] but nice and loud, right? +[3102.30 --> 3102.98] Good morning. +[3103.38 --> 3104.12] Good morning. +[3104.56 --> 3104.92] Nice. +[3105.68 --> 3107.14] This morning, we're going to talk, +[3107.20 --> 3108.30] we're talking about patience. +[3108.46 --> 3110.32] Does anyone in this group right here +[3110.32 --> 3111.94] know anything about the word patience? +[3112.30 --> 3113.02] Do you know what it means? +[3113.16 --> 3113.70] What do you think? +[3116.20 --> 3117.70] Waiting for your turn to do something? +[3117.84 --> 3118.42] Yeah, how about you? +[3119.76 --> 3120.04] Waiting. +[3120.50 --> 3121.24] Anybody else? +[3126.92 --> 3128.48] Waiting to go to a good fancy party. +[3128.58 --> 3128.98] That's true. +[3129.92 --> 3131.32] If you could put the first slide up. +[3131.32 --> 3132.56] I got a couple pictures up here. +[3132.56 --> 3134.20] Does anybody know what that thing is? +[3134.20 --> 3137.24] So do you have to have a little bit of patience +[3137.24 --> 3139.56] when you watch the sand go through that? +[3140.12 --> 3141.84] Sometimes it can be a long time, +[3142.06 --> 3143.28] and you have to be really patient. +[3143.78 --> 3144.60] How about the next one? +[3144.60 --> 3145.84] Oh. +[3145.84 --> 3149.08] Anybody have like an iPad or something like that, +[3149.08 --> 3149.86] and you're waiting, +[3150.00 --> 3151.44] and that thing, the battery went dead, +[3151.46 --> 3152.18] and you got to wait? +[3152.76 --> 3153.82] Does that feel like forever? +[3153.94 --> 3154.76] Or your watch? +[3156.20 --> 3157.06] Sometimes it's fast. +[3157.06 --> 3157.84] How about the next one? +[3157.84 --> 3157.86] How about the next one? +[3158.90 --> 3159.24] Oh. +[3159.34 --> 3161.74] What if you had to ride a snail somewhere? +[3161.98 --> 3164.02] Would that take a lot of patience getting somewhere? +[3164.56 --> 3164.92] Yeah. +[3165.64 --> 3166.74] How about the next one? +[3167.70 --> 3168.10] Puzzles. +[3168.74 --> 3170.16] Do puzzles take patience? +[3170.86 --> 3171.22] Yeah. +[3171.88 --> 3174.16] And the last one is, oh. +[3174.32 --> 3175.86] How about a plant to grow? +[3176.24 --> 3177.58] Maybe you got a garden at home, +[3177.64 --> 3178.80] and you're trying to grow some vegetables, +[3178.92 --> 3180.64] and sometimes it feels like it takes forever. +[3180.64 --> 3181.04] Yeah. +[3182.70 --> 3183.06] Yeah. +[3183.22 --> 3184.10] You got to have a lot of patience. +[3184.36 --> 3187.86] So today we're going to talk about patience in the back there, +[3188.00 --> 3189.20] but before we do that, +[3189.26 --> 3190.58] we're going to stand up and do the blessing. +[3190.70 --> 3191.20] Can we do that? +[3191.62 --> 3192.42] Where is that? +[3192.70 --> 3193.02] Puppet. +[3193.60 --> 3194.76] You can follow everybody. +[3194.98 --> 3195.30] Yeah. +[3195.66 --> 3196.28] Ready, guys? +[3196.44 --> 3197.04] Where's the puppet? +[3197.96 --> 3198.48] The. +[3199.32 --> 3200.90] Lord be with you. +[3201.44 --> 3202.70] And also with you. +[3210.64 --> 3240.62] Thank you. +[3240.64 --> 3241.26] Thank you. +[3245.08 --> 3247.86] Before I lead you in prayer, +[3247.98 --> 3251.22] I just want to go over some notes I have. +[3252.06 --> 3256.68] I prefer to mention people's names and issues we pray for +[3256.68 --> 3259.46] rather than having my eyes open when I pray. +[3259.60 --> 3261.82] I guess at a young age I was taught +[3261.82 --> 3263.66] that you should close your eyes when you pray. +[3263.98 --> 3266.62] So that's what I do most of the time. +[3266.62 --> 3267.62] Thank you. +[3267.62 --> 3268.62] Thank you. +[3268.62 --> 3271.84] An update from Joanne Miles' mom this morning. +[3272.00 --> 3273.86] Joanne said she's doing better, +[3274.86 --> 3276.34] so we're thankful for that. +[3276.34 --> 3281.54] Tini Freend, mother of Brenda, Linda, and Jody, +[3281.64 --> 3285.60] and I understand Jody and her son is here. +[3286.72 --> 3287.66] So welcome. +[3288.32 --> 3292.80] Tini has continues to recover from her infection, +[3292.80 --> 3295.34] and we praise God for answered prayer, +[3295.54 --> 3297.56] but she is not out of the woods yet. +[3299.38 --> 3302.60] Ellen White is in Delta Hospital recovering from a fall, +[3302.60 --> 3308.08] and it was found out yesterday that she could be there for six to seven weeks. +[3308.36 --> 3311.22] Initially, the thought was five or six days. +[3311.66 --> 3314.78] So please continue to pray for Ellen. +[3314.78 --> 3319.34] Also, Elise Wagner, she's going through tests and treatments, +[3319.96 --> 3321.08] and pray for full healing. +[3322.60 --> 3329.48] And I want to just focus on the members who just joined or did profession of faith. +[3330.46 --> 3333.06] And Rose Vita, I'm going to leave you for last, if that's okay. +[3333.06 --> 3340.70] Leslie Stewart, Tim, Janet, Vern Hemert, and their children, Angela and their children. +[3341.74 --> 3348.80] Tim, your father was a Maine pastor, I guess you would call it. +[3348.94 --> 3353.58] He used to say he had many good clients in Glen Valley, +[3353.68 --> 3356.02] and I was one of the clients in Glen Valley. +[3356.02 --> 3364.68] And his prayers and his patience and his sharing was just awesome. +[3365.96 --> 3368.62] Rose Vita, welcome to us. +[3370.68 --> 3372.04] Today is a high. +[3373.62 --> 3377.80] Maybe tomorrow is not as high, but God is always there. +[3378.34 --> 3379.90] Jesus is always there. +[3380.48 --> 3384.02] Always can reach out to them, always listening, and that's so awesome. +[3386.02 --> 3388.04] Okay, shall we... +[3388.04 --> 3388.86] Oh, one more thing. +[3390.10 --> 3394.72] I had my Bible already, which I prepared yesterday, +[3395.28 --> 3397.90] and then on my way out the door I forgot it. +[3398.38 --> 3402.16] So this is a passage I wanted to share. +[3403.36 --> 3409.06] It's the dedication of the temple in Solomon's day, the temple he had built. +[3409.06 --> 3413.34] And that evening, that night, God came to Solomon. +[3414.48 --> 3419.10] And then he said, it's verse 14, 2 Chronicles 7. +[3419.70 --> 3423.52] So if you want to read the entire chapter, it's probably a good idea today. +[3423.62 --> 3427.36] But I want to focus on one verse, and it's verse 14. +[3427.36 --> 3436.06] If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face +[3436.06 --> 3442.40] and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin +[3442.40 --> 3444.74] and will heal their land. +[3446.34 --> 3452.16] And given the times we live in, man, do we need God's help. +[3452.16 --> 3453.62] Shall we pray? +[3456.56 --> 3458.18] Father, we art in heaven, Lord, thank you. +[3458.74 --> 3464.52] Thank you this morning that we can be here, that we can share with the people who made profession of faith, +[3464.62 --> 3465.84] the people that joined us. +[3466.80 --> 3469.74] Lord, you are an awesome God. +[3469.84 --> 3471.36] You have given us life. +[3473.04 --> 3476.46] Lord, we ask you to help us focus on you always. +[3476.46 --> 3480.82] Lord, sometimes we have priorities, but they're not your priorities. +[3481.58 --> 3485.14] Help us to make you a priority. +[3485.36 --> 3489.44] Lord, we watch TV, we sit on our phone, we do stuff. +[3490.50 --> 3494.36] And then when there's time, sometimes we just go to the word or pray. +[3495.76 --> 3496.90] Lord, will you convict us? +[3497.38 --> 3502.00] Will you convict us to come to you? +[3502.60 --> 3505.46] Lord, you know us inside out. +[3506.88 --> 3508.54] Probably better than we know ourselves. +[3509.80 --> 3513.94] You know our wants, but better than that, Lord, you know our needs. +[3515.26 --> 3516.48] Lord, we thank you for this church. +[3516.58 --> 3517.86] We thank you for everybody here. +[3517.94 --> 3522.54] We thank you for our staff, our pastors who proclaim your word week after week. +[3522.74 --> 3524.12] We pray we bless each one of them. +[3524.66 --> 3528.80] We thank you for the music ministry team up here. +[3529.12 --> 3533.14] We thank you for everyone else that participates in their own ways. +[3533.14 --> 3535.52] We thank you for children's worship right now. +[3535.64 --> 3539.46] Lord, we pray will you be with each one of the teachers. +[3539.94 --> 3542.06] We pray will you be with each one of the students. +[3543.44 --> 3545.44] Lord, we pray will you be with the students in school. +[3546.70 --> 3547.88] Some are already done. +[3548.04 --> 3549.64] Some have another few weeks to go. +[3549.92 --> 3551.42] We pray will you give them a good summer. +[3552.00 --> 3553.84] We pray will you refresh the teachers. +[3554.06 --> 3557.16] Lord, the teachers have such an important role. +[3557.16 --> 3561.56] Lord, we pray for each one of us here this morning. +[3562.26 --> 3565.06] We pray will you help us to focus on you. +[3566.26 --> 3571.56] Help us to be good parents, kids, grandparents. +[3573.24 --> 3576.28] Help us to be an example to those around us, Lord. +[3577.22 --> 3580.24] Lord, sometimes we're the meanest to the people we love the most. +[3580.74 --> 3581.84] Please forgive us for that. +[3581.84 --> 3587.08] Lord, we ask you to be with us as we continue. +[3587.88 --> 3590.32] Be with us as we hear your word, Lord. +[3590.98 --> 3594.88] But not just this day, but on and on and on, Lord. +[3594.98 --> 3597.98] You gave us an entire Bible for a reason. +[3599.36 --> 3602.26] So help us to seek your word out. +[3602.68 --> 3603.84] Help us to pray, Lord. +[3603.94 --> 3608.00] We pray for our city, this town of Langley, our neighborhood. +[3608.74 --> 3611.02] We pray for our province, Lord, the leaders there. +[3611.02 --> 3614.82] Lord, and we pray for our government nationally. +[3615.60 --> 3617.34] Lord, we just ask you to intervene. +[3618.46 --> 3623.26] We ask you that, Lord, your will may be done in our world, +[3623.34 --> 3625.32] that it becomes your world, your kingdom, Lord, +[3625.36 --> 3627.04] because there is so much that's not right. +[3628.30 --> 3632.26] We ask you, Lord, each one of us that maybe this week we get on our knees +[3632.26 --> 3636.46] or we get in a chair and we humbly bow to you and ask you, Lord, +[3636.54 --> 3643.38] for guidance and help and what can we do, Lord. +[3644.74 --> 3651.26] The same as you reacted with Solomon, Lord, after he built your house, +[3651.40 --> 3656.16] that you said, Lord, if you humble yourself and pray and ask, +[3656.16 --> 3658.18] I will heal your land. +[3658.68 --> 3662.66] And, Lord, our land needs healing as well as a lot of others. +[3663.48 --> 3666.48] Lord, as we dig into Romans again this morning, thank you for Romans. +[3667.54 --> 3668.30] We pray with you. +[3669.78 --> 3672.72] Be with Pastor Chris as he brings your word, Lord, +[3672.78 --> 3674.32] that it may be a word from you. +[3675.08 --> 3676.24] Thank you for your love and care. +[3676.54 --> 3677.54] Thank you in Jesus' name. +[3677.68 --> 3677.86] Amen. +[3686.16 --> 3712.16] This morning we're going to look in Romans at chapter 8, +[3712.16 --> 3716.12] at least the first part of chapter 8. +[3716.90 --> 3719.96] Now, before I read those first 17 verses, +[3720.18 --> 3723.46] and while you are maybe flipping in your Bibles to Romans 8, +[3724.30 --> 3730.48] I want to just acknowledge that Romans 8 is one of those chapters in the Bible +[3730.48 --> 3734.12] that is loved by so many people. +[3735.56 --> 3739.48] Romans 8 is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible +[3739.48 --> 3741.20] for a whole host of reasons, +[3741.64 --> 3745.04] not the least of which because it reminds me of my grandma +[3745.04 --> 3747.52] as it was preached on at her funeral. +[3748.76 --> 3751.14] There's so much going on in Romans 8 +[3751.14 --> 3754.48] that we're actually going to spend the next four weeks +[3754.48 --> 3757.90] looking at just Romans 8 together. +[3759.64 --> 3763.34] Now, from the beginning to the end of Romans 8, +[3763.72 --> 3767.02] I can say that there are portions of this text +[3767.02 --> 3770.02] that I have used in biblical counseling, +[3770.02 --> 3771.94] that I have used in grief counseling. +[3772.50 --> 3776.42] I've used it to face my own struggles and hardships +[3776.42 --> 3780.12] and to encourage others in facing trials in their life. +[3780.46 --> 3782.76] I've used it to speak hope +[3782.76 --> 3786.34] to someone who's nearing death in the hospital +[3786.34 --> 3788.50] at the end of their life. +[3789.86 --> 3792.80] Romans 8 really is one of those chapters +[3792.80 --> 3794.14] that has it all. +[3794.14 --> 3798.00] In the book of Romans, +[3798.34 --> 3799.96] we have been struggling +[3799.96 --> 3803.20] with the depths of our sin, +[3803.20 --> 3808.88] with the pervasive and comprehensive impact +[3808.88 --> 3810.28] of sin in the world, +[3810.86 --> 3813.82] our inability to be holy, +[3814.54 --> 3815.64] and we've been struggling +[3815.64 --> 3819.20] through the scope and the effect of the fall. +[3819.68 --> 3823.58] Romans 8 marks a shift in Paul's writing. +[3824.46 --> 3827.22] We shift now to new life +[3827.22 --> 3829.76] and resurrection adoption. +[3830.78 --> 3834.42] We shift to what it means to be a son of God, +[3834.50 --> 3835.64] a brother of Christ, +[3835.80 --> 3838.72] an heir of God and co-heir with Christ. +[3838.82 --> 3841.50] And I hope and pray that you too +[3841.50 --> 3844.14] fall in love with this chapter +[3844.14 --> 3845.50] in the book of Romans. +[3846.94 --> 3849.42] I also know that some of your care groups +[3849.42 --> 3852.56] spent a lot of time on Romans 8 +[3852.56 --> 3853.86] recently as well. +[3854.54 --> 3855.28] And so for you, +[3855.42 --> 3856.48] I hope it's still fresh +[3856.48 --> 3859.30] and I hope that this is also meaningful. +[3859.94 --> 3861.42] And so get your Bibles out, +[3861.52 --> 3862.72] get your pens ready, +[3862.78 --> 3864.08] if that's what you do, +[3864.18 --> 3865.46] and let's dig into +[3865.46 --> 3867.64] one of the most loved chapters +[3867.64 --> 3869.06] in all of the Bible. +[3869.84 --> 3870.42] Romans 8. +[3870.46 --> 3872.44] We're going to read the first 17 verses +[3872.44 --> 3873.92] this morning. +[3873.92 --> 3878.24] Therefore, +[3878.24 --> 3882.18] there is now no condemnation +[3882.18 --> 3885.82] for those who are in Christ Jesus. +[3885.82 --> 3890.36] Because through Christ Jesus, +[3890.36 --> 3893.06] the law of the Spirit who gives life +[3893.06 --> 3894.40] has set you free +[3894.40 --> 3896.96] from the law of sin and death. +[3897.86 --> 3900.18] For what the law was powerless to do +[3900.18 --> 3902.00] because it was weakened by the flesh, +[3902.42 --> 3904.70] God did by sending his own Son +[3904.70 --> 3906.82] in the likeness of sinful flesh +[3906.82 --> 3908.68] to be a sin offering. +[3909.12 --> 3912.04] And so he condemned sin in the flesh +[3912.04 --> 3914.38] in order that the righteous requirement +[3914.38 --> 3916.86] of the law might be fully met in us +[3916.86 --> 3919.46] who do not live according to the flesh, +[3919.66 --> 3921.76] but according to the Spirit. +[3923.28 --> 3925.82] Those who live according to the flesh +[3925.82 --> 3927.28] have their minds set +[3927.28 --> 3928.84] on what the flesh desires. +[3929.30 --> 3930.98] But those who live in accordance +[3930.98 --> 3931.74] with the Spirit +[3931.74 --> 3933.06] have their minds set +[3933.06 --> 3934.66] on what the Spirit desires. +[3935.50 --> 3937.78] The mind governed by the flesh +[3937.78 --> 3938.66] is death, +[3938.82 --> 3940.64] but the mind governed by the Spirit +[3940.64 --> 3942.44] is life and peace. +[3943.08 --> 3944.78] The mind governed by the flesh +[3944.78 --> 3946.18] is hostile to God. +[3946.38 --> 3948.04] It does not submit to God's law, +[3948.16 --> 3949.42] nor can it do so. +[3949.80 --> 3951.76] Those who are in the realm of the flesh +[3951.76 --> 3953.68] cannot please God. +[3954.48 --> 3955.82] You, however, +[3956.50 --> 3958.70] are not in the realm of the flesh, +[3958.74 --> 3961.02] but are in the realm of the Spirit, +[3961.32 --> 3963.98] if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. +[3964.76 --> 3966.06] And if anyone does not have +[3966.06 --> 3967.10] the Spirit of Christ, +[3967.20 --> 3968.78] they do not belong to Christ. +[3968.78 --> 3971.20] But if Christ is in you, +[3971.40 --> 3973.12] then even though your body +[3973.12 --> 3975.28] is subject to death because of sin, +[3975.62 --> 3977.22] the Spirit gives life +[3977.22 --> 3978.42] because of righteousness. +[3979.82 --> 3981.24] And if the Spirit of Him +[3981.24 --> 3983.30] who raised Jesus from the dead +[3983.30 --> 3984.54] is living in you, +[3984.90 --> 3987.26] He who raised Christ from the dead +[3987.26 --> 3988.94] will also give life +[3988.94 --> 3990.20] to your mortal bodies +[3990.20 --> 3991.74] because of His Spirit +[3991.74 --> 3993.50] who lives in you. +[3993.50 --> 3997.88] Therefore, brothers and sisters, +[3998.42 --> 3999.94] we have an obligation, +[4000.94 --> 4002.48] but it is not to the flesh +[4002.48 --> 4003.80] to live according to it. +[4004.20 --> 4006.12] For if you live according to the flesh, +[4006.18 --> 4006.98] you will die. +[4007.28 --> 4008.76] But if by the Spirit +[4008.76 --> 4009.86] you put to death +[4009.86 --> 4011.46] the misdeeds of the body, +[4011.56 --> 4013.00] you will live. +[4014.12 --> 4015.36] For those who are led +[4015.36 --> 4016.50] by the Spirit of God +[4016.50 --> 4018.64] are the children of God. +[4018.64 --> 4020.90] And the Spirit you received +[4020.90 --> 4022.52] does not make you slaves +[4022.52 --> 4024.38] so that you live in fear again. +[4024.84 --> 4026.68] Rather, the Spirit you received +[4026.68 --> 4028.36] brought about your adoption +[4028.36 --> 4029.76] to sonship. +[4030.44 --> 4031.94] By Him we cry, +[4032.18 --> 4033.50] Abba, Father. +[4034.84 --> 4036.06] The Spirit Himself testifies +[4036.64 --> 4037.48] with our spirit +[4037.48 --> 4039.54] that we are God's children. +[4040.28 --> 4041.46] Now if we are children, +[4041.64 --> 4042.66] then we are heirs, +[4043.08 --> 4044.04] heirs of God +[4044.04 --> 4045.38] and co-heirs with Christ, +[4045.46 --> 4046.82] if indeed we share +[4046.82 --> 4047.72] in His sufferings +[4047.72 --> 4048.98] in order that we may +[4048.98 --> 4051.98] also share in His glory. +[4052.66 --> 4053.78] This is the Word of the Lord. +[4058.28 --> 4059.58] I was mentioned already +[4059.58 --> 4060.82] in our service +[4060.82 --> 4063.18] that last week was Pentecost, +[4063.18 --> 4065.64] and now we live out of +[4065.64 --> 4068.18] that post-Pentecost reality +[4068.18 --> 4069.22] and season. +[4069.48 --> 4070.26] And so really, +[4070.52 --> 4072.02] it's fitting for us +[4072.02 --> 4074.48] that Paul continues here +[4074.48 --> 4075.80] in Romans 8 +[4075.80 --> 4076.76] with what it means +[4076.76 --> 4078.88] to be living in +[4078.88 --> 4081.16] and by the Spirit. +[4081.76 --> 4081.98] Right? +[4082.06 --> 4082.82] For those who have +[4082.82 --> 4086.56] received the Spirit. +[4087.58 --> 4089.26] And to help us make sense +[4089.26 --> 4091.66] of our Spirit-filled lives +[4091.66 --> 4093.66] from Romans 8, +[4094.02 --> 4095.10] I want to actually, +[4095.40 --> 4096.42] in our reflection together, +[4096.82 --> 4098.68] begin at the end +[4098.68 --> 4099.70] of what we read. +[4099.70 --> 4101.78] And so I want us +[4101.78 --> 4103.28] to begin with the identity +[4103.28 --> 4104.70] that we have been given +[4104.70 --> 4106.14] by grace through faith +[4106.14 --> 4108.06] in the work of the Spirit. +[4108.48 --> 4109.72] And so with your Bibles open, +[4109.94 --> 4111.66] look at verse 15. +[4113.42 --> 4114.42] Verse 15, +[4114.64 --> 4115.50] God says, +[4115.66 --> 4117.34] this is who you are. +[4118.18 --> 4119.96] The Spirit you received +[4119.96 --> 4121.44] does not make you slaves +[4121.44 --> 4123.08] so that you live in fear again. +[4123.08 --> 4123.62] Rather, +[4124.22 --> 4125.98] the Spirit you received +[4125.98 --> 4127.76] brought about your adoption +[4127.76 --> 4129.28] to sonship. +[4129.64 --> 4131.24] And by Him we cry, +[4131.80 --> 4132.22] Abba, +[4132.72 --> 4133.48] Father. +[4134.98 --> 4135.44] Now, +[4135.56 --> 4136.52] just to clear the air, +[4136.90 --> 4138.12] the word Abba here +[4138.12 --> 4140.12] is not the Euro pop group +[4140.12 --> 4141.06] from the 70s. +[4141.86 --> 4144.10] It's the Aramaic word +[4144.10 --> 4145.52] for Father. +[4147.84 --> 4149.22] But Abba +[4149.22 --> 4152.12] is a special term. +[4153.22 --> 4154.76] It's a term of intimacy +[4154.76 --> 4157.24] and of familiarity. +[4159.40 --> 4160.82] Rarely does my son, +[4161.00 --> 4162.08] who's eight year old, +[4162.34 --> 4163.30] call me father. +[4164.50 --> 4165.34] He's more likely +[4165.34 --> 4166.22] to call me daddy +[4166.22 --> 4168.02] or to call me dad. +[4168.10 --> 4168.20] Yeah, +[4168.26 --> 4169.26] my daughter calls me father, +[4169.32 --> 4170.12] but she's a special breed. +[4170.18 --> 4170.76] That's why you're not +[4170.76 --> 4171.66] this illustration, dear. +[4173.62 --> 4174.44] My son, +[4174.52 --> 4174.98] who's eight, +[4175.04 --> 4175.62] is more likely +[4175.62 --> 4176.54] to call me bruh +[4176.54 --> 4177.56] than he is +[4177.56 --> 4178.38] to call me father. +[4181.16 --> 4182.50] But Paul wants you +[4182.50 --> 4184.62] to see that kind of intimacy +[4184.62 --> 4187.08] by using the word Abba. +[4188.20 --> 4188.42] Right? +[4188.44 --> 4190.40] It's not just father. +[4190.78 --> 4190.92] Right? +[4190.92 --> 4191.62] It's not just +[4191.62 --> 4193.98] a biological relationship. +[4193.98 --> 4195.18] It's a relationship +[4195.18 --> 4196.10] of love +[4196.10 --> 4197.20] and affection. +[4197.76 --> 4198.36] And this +[4198.36 --> 4199.48] is how Christians +[4199.48 --> 4200.58] are invited +[4200.58 --> 4202.18] to approach +[4202.18 --> 4203.84] the all-powerful, +[4203.92 --> 4204.72] all-knowing +[4204.72 --> 4206.14] creator God. +[4206.38 --> 4206.50] Right? +[4206.52 --> 4207.08] The God +[4207.08 --> 4208.30] who created the universe +[4208.30 --> 4209.34] with a word +[4209.34 --> 4210.42] invites you +[4210.42 --> 4211.60] to call him +[4211.60 --> 4213.30] daddy. +[4214.78 --> 4215.46] The God +[4215.46 --> 4216.16] of the cosmos +[4216.16 --> 4217.18] who upholds +[4217.18 --> 4217.94] everything +[4217.94 --> 4219.54] by his hand +[4219.54 --> 4220.16] invites you +[4220.16 --> 4220.84] to call him +[4220.84 --> 4221.66] dad. +[4222.96 --> 4223.38] Now, +[4223.46 --> 4223.90] I know +[4223.90 --> 4224.80] that some of you +[4224.80 --> 4225.80] hear me say that +[4225.80 --> 4226.92] and you get a little bit +[4226.92 --> 4227.28] anxious +[4227.28 --> 4228.08] because you're like, +[4228.16 --> 4228.34] man, +[4228.40 --> 4229.46] that's pretty irreverent +[4229.46 --> 4230.84] and we shouldn't talk +[4230.84 --> 4231.86] about God like that. +[4232.92 --> 4233.14] Right? +[4233.22 --> 4233.80] Sometimes +[4233.80 --> 4234.64] you might think +[4234.64 --> 4235.80] that calling God +[4235.80 --> 4236.50] and Savior +[4236.50 --> 4237.08] papa +[4237.08 --> 4237.92] or daddy +[4237.92 --> 4238.74] is not showing +[4238.74 --> 4239.36] the respect +[4239.36 --> 4241.08] or the worship +[4241.08 --> 4241.88] or the awe +[4241.88 --> 4243.00] that is due his name +[4243.00 --> 4244.46] and honestly, +[4244.62 --> 4245.60] I can empathize +[4245.60 --> 4246.32] with that. +[4247.18 --> 4247.58] And yet, +[4248.50 --> 4249.80] I don't want you +[4249.80 --> 4250.58] to miss +[4250.58 --> 4252.20] the intimacy +[4252.20 --> 4253.56] that you are being +[4253.56 --> 4255.10] invited to experience +[4255.10 --> 4256.28] because of +[4256.28 --> 4258.10] your concern +[4258.10 --> 4259.64] for irreverence. +[4260.44 --> 4260.82] Somehow, +[4260.98 --> 4261.50] we have to hold +[4261.50 --> 4262.68] those two realities +[4262.68 --> 4263.84] together. +[4264.60 --> 4264.74] Right? +[4264.84 --> 4266.28] There's the intimacy +[4266.28 --> 4267.92] that we are being +[4267.92 --> 4269.32] invited to experience +[4269.32 --> 4270.36] with God here +[4270.36 --> 4272.26] is so beautiful +[4272.26 --> 4273.06] and deep +[4273.06 --> 4274.10] and powerful. +[4275.24 --> 4275.62] Now, +[4275.76 --> 4277.40] I also know +[4277.40 --> 4278.72] that for some +[4278.72 --> 4279.28] of us, +[4279.42 --> 4280.28] the relationships +[4280.28 --> 4281.34] that you have +[4281.34 --> 4282.36] with your earthly +[4282.36 --> 4282.86] fathers +[4282.86 --> 4283.98] are not good +[4283.98 --> 4284.56] or perhaps +[4284.56 --> 4286.66] not even existent +[4286.66 --> 4287.66] and sometimes +[4287.66 --> 4289.20] that can also +[4289.20 --> 4290.10] color +[4290.10 --> 4291.34] your relationship +[4291.34 --> 4292.24] to God +[4292.24 --> 4293.36] as father. +[4293.36 --> 4293.42] father. +[4294.30 --> 4295.02] And I pray +[4295.02 --> 4295.50] that even +[4295.50 --> 4296.30] as we acknowledge +[4296.30 --> 4297.24] that reality +[4297.24 --> 4299.82] that the kind +[4299.82 --> 4300.94] of intimacy +[4300.94 --> 4302.78] that you mourn +[4302.78 --> 4303.58] or that you have +[4303.58 --> 4304.42] lost or that you +[4304.42 --> 4305.28] have never had +[4305.28 --> 4306.44] with your earthly +[4306.44 --> 4306.92] father, +[4307.24 --> 4309.36] you might experience +[4309.36 --> 4310.68] with your heavenly +[4310.68 --> 4311.08] father +[4311.08 --> 4313.22] because he wants +[4313.22 --> 4314.54] to love you +[4314.54 --> 4315.68] in that way +[4315.68 --> 4316.46] even if you've +[4316.46 --> 4317.82] never experienced +[4317.82 --> 4318.52] that love +[4318.52 --> 4319.62] in your life. +[4320.62 --> 4320.74] Right? +[4320.74 --> 4321.64] God wants +[4321.64 --> 4322.46] a real +[4322.46 --> 4323.36] relationship +[4323.36 --> 4323.76] with you. +[4323.84 --> 4324.66] That's who +[4324.66 --> 4325.28] you are. +[4325.62 --> 4326.36] That's why +[4326.36 --> 4327.42] he adopts +[4327.42 --> 4328.00] you to +[4328.00 --> 4328.92] sonship. +[4329.56 --> 4330.00] Again, +[4330.14 --> 4330.76] verse 15, +[4330.84 --> 4331.26] the spirit +[4331.26 --> 4332.04] you received +[4332.04 --> 4332.80] brought about +[4332.80 --> 4334.42] your adoption +[4334.42 --> 4336.34] to sonship. +[4338.30 --> 4338.58] Now, +[4339.08 --> 4339.76] forgive me +[4339.76 --> 4341.32] for the Greek +[4341.32 --> 4341.84] language +[4341.84 --> 4342.38] that we're +[4342.38 --> 4342.88] about to hear +[4342.88 --> 4343.70] but literally +[4343.70 --> 4344.42] in Greek +[4344.42 --> 4345.24] the sentence +[4345.24 --> 4345.94] there is +[4345.94 --> 4347.26] you received +[4347.26 --> 4348.08] the spirit +[4348.08 --> 4348.76] who +[4348.76 --> 4349.98] sonized +[4349.98 --> 4350.40] you. +[4351.62 --> 4352.44] Sonized +[4352.44 --> 4352.68] you. +[4352.76 --> 4352.96] I think +[4352.96 --> 4353.18] we have +[4353.18 --> 4353.52] a slide +[4353.52 --> 4353.86] for that +[4353.86 --> 4354.08] one. +[4357.16 --> 4357.56] Yeah, +[4357.60 --> 4357.96] the spirit +[4357.96 --> 4358.12] who +[4358.12 --> 4358.64] sonized +[4358.64 --> 4358.76] you. +[4358.80 --> 4358.94] And I +[4358.94 --> 4359.26] wanted that +[4359.26 --> 4359.62] on the screen +[4359.62 --> 4359.98] because that's +[4359.98 --> 4360.32] not a real +[4360.32 --> 4361.06] word in +[4361.06 --> 4361.84] English anyway. +[4362.50 --> 4362.70] Right? +[4362.78 --> 4363.82] To sonize +[4363.82 --> 4364.70] someone. +[4365.36 --> 4365.46] Right? +[4365.52 --> 4366.56] To sonize +[4366.56 --> 4367.22] is to +[4367.22 --> 4368.46] have the spirit +[4368.46 --> 4369.18] make you +[4369.18 --> 4369.98] a son. +[4371.06 --> 4371.84] And because +[4371.84 --> 4372.48] it's not a +[4372.48 --> 4372.90] word in +[4372.90 --> 4373.38] English, +[4373.56 --> 4374.30] we use the +[4374.30 --> 4374.78] word or the +[4374.78 --> 4375.46] translators have +[4375.46 --> 4376.18] substituted the +[4376.18 --> 4376.96] word adoption. +[4376.96 --> 4377.08] adoption. +[4378.06 --> 4378.48] Now, +[4378.54 --> 4379.34] adoption makes +[4379.34 --> 4380.02] sense in +[4380.02 --> 4381.06] this context +[4381.06 --> 4382.66] because adoption +[4382.66 --> 4386.08] represents a +[4386.08 --> 4387.76] legal exchange. +[4387.94 --> 4388.02] Right? +[4388.10 --> 4388.82] Once you were +[4388.82 --> 4389.72] not a son +[4389.72 --> 4390.48] and now you +[4390.48 --> 4391.24] have become +[4391.24 --> 4391.52] one. +[4391.60 --> 4391.98] Once you +[4391.98 --> 4392.68] were not +[4392.68 --> 4393.16] an heir +[4393.16 --> 4393.84] and now you +[4393.84 --> 4394.56] have become +[4394.56 --> 4395.32] an heir. +[4395.66 --> 4396.34] And the +[4396.34 --> 4396.96] concept of +[4396.96 --> 4397.80] adoption is +[4397.80 --> 4398.72] so important +[4398.72 --> 4399.66] because it +[4399.66 --> 4400.32] represents, +[4400.42 --> 4400.70] like we +[4400.70 --> 4400.92] said, +[4401.02 --> 4401.86] a legal +[4401.86 --> 4402.94] change of +[4402.94 --> 4403.66] identity. +[4405.66 --> 4406.02] And throughout +[4406.02 --> 4406.78] the first part +[4406.78 --> 4407.14] of the book +[4407.14 --> 4407.76] of Romans, +[4408.20 --> 4408.80] Paul has +[4408.80 --> 4409.54] been building +[4409.54 --> 4410.44] up this +[4410.44 --> 4411.86] legal case +[4411.86 --> 4413.04] against us, +[4413.18 --> 4414.46] against people, +[4414.66 --> 4415.40] and he's been +[4415.40 --> 4416.30] presenting for +[4416.30 --> 4417.74] us the legal +[4417.74 --> 4419.20] exchange that +[4419.20 --> 4420.40] took place on +[4420.40 --> 4421.44] the cross and +[4421.44 --> 4421.74] with the +[4421.74 --> 4422.16] resurrection. +[4423.30 --> 4423.48] Right? +[4423.48 --> 4423.82] If you're +[4423.82 --> 4424.56] reading Romans, +[4424.76 --> 4425.48] you can't help +[4425.48 --> 4426.38] but see that +[4426.38 --> 4426.94] there is this +[4426.94 --> 4428.36] juridical exchange +[4428.36 --> 4429.42] that takes +[4429.42 --> 4429.88] place. +[4430.60 --> 4431.34] And one very +[4431.34 --> 4432.24] important aspect +[4432.24 --> 4433.56] of salvation +[4433.56 --> 4434.78] is this +[4434.78 --> 4435.68] juridical +[4435.68 --> 4436.40] character. +[4437.08 --> 4437.78] The legal +[4437.78 --> 4438.70] exchange that +[4438.70 --> 4439.28] takes place +[4439.28 --> 4440.22] where my +[4440.22 --> 4441.16] sin is +[4441.16 --> 4441.94] imputed, +[4442.22 --> 4442.84] handed over, +[4442.98 --> 4443.66] put upon +[4443.66 --> 4444.58] Christ, +[4444.74 --> 4445.26] and he +[4445.26 --> 4445.86] pays the +[4445.86 --> 4446.54] penalty for +[4446.54 --> 4447.28] it in dying +[4447.28 --> 4447.66] the death +[4447.66 --> 4447.90] that I +[4447.90 --> 4448.32] deserved. +[4449.22 --> 4449.36] Right? +[4449.42 --> 4449.98] And then his +[4449.98 --> 4451.16] righteousness is +[4451.16 --> 4451.66] imputed, +[4451.86 --> 4452.62] is put upon, +[4452.70 --> 4453.48] is transferred, +[4454.06 --> 4454.78] his perfect +[4454.78 --> 4455.78] obedience is +[4455.78 --> 4457.14] given to me, +[4457.34 --> 4457.94] and it's +[4457.94 --> 4458.90] counted in my +[4458.90 --> 4459.34] favor, +[4459.34 --> 4460.14] or in the +[4460.14 --> 4461.02] language of +[4461.02 --> 4461.56] Romans, +[4461.70 --> 4462.42] it is credited +[4462.42 --> 4463.54] to me as +[4463.54 --> 4464.28] righteousness. +[4465.52 --> 4466.20] That's what +[4466.20 --> 4467.26] adoption does. +[4468.46 --> 4468.98] You were once +[4468.98 --> 4470.02] not a child of +[4470.02 --> 4470.58] the Father, +[4470.96 --> 4471.72] but now you +[4471.72 --> 4472.88] are a child of +[4472.88 --> 4473.46] the Father, +[4473.78 --> 4474.96] whom you call +[4474.96 --> 4475.82] Abba. +[4477.62 --> 4478.50] But actually, +[4478.62 --> 4479.02] it goes even +[4479.02 --> 4479.92] deeper than that. +[4481.18 --> 4481.30] Right? +[4481.34 --> 4481.94] That's why the +[4481.94 --> 4482.70] Bible says +[4482.70 --> 4483.72] adoption to +[4483.72 --> 4484.56] sonship, +[4484.64 --> 4484.78] right? +[4484.80 --> 4485.26] That's why we're +[4485.26 --> 4485.92] trying to figure +[4485.92 --> 4486.66] out this word +[4486.66 --> 4487.76] sun-eyes. +[4489.34 --> 4490.38] A little cultural +[4490.38 --> 4491.36] context for you. +[4492.44 --> 4493.20] At this point +[4493.20 --> 4493.90] in history, +[4494.10 --> 4495.08] in much of +[4495.08 --> 4495.86] the Greco-Roman +[4495.86 --> 4496.38] world, +[4496.72 --> 4497.20] there's a +[4497.20 --> 4498.18] practice called +[4498.18 --> 4499.56] primogeniture. +[4500.26 --> 4500.58] Now, I know +[4500.58 --> 4501.02] that's a big +[4501.02 --> 4501.28] word. +[4501.50 --> 4502.84] Primo means +[4502.84 --> 4503.48] first, +[4504.00 --> 4504.90] and geniture +[4504.90 --> 4505.98] refers to +[4505.98 --> 4506.86] generations. +[4507.76 --> 4507.98] And so, +[4508.06 --> 4508.22] literally, +[4508.40 --> 4508.98] it's first +[4508.98 --> 4509.70] generation, +[4509.92 --> 4510.92] or first +[4510.92 --> 4511.60] born +[4511.60 --> 4512.78] son, +[4513.06 --> 4513.44] primarily. +[4514.36 --> 4515.04] Primogeniture, +[4515.20 --> 4515.82] or the law +[4515.82 --> 4517.02] of primogeniture, +[4517.38 --> 4518.20] is the legal +[4518.20 --> 4519.32] idea that the +[4519.32 --> 4520.58] firstborn son +[4520.58 --> 4522.32] inherits everything +[4522.32 --> 4523.30] from the +[4523.30 --> 4523.60] father. +[4524.78 --> 4525.30] So, by way of +[4525.30 --> 4525.48] analogy, +[4525.58 --> 4525.96] think about +[4525.96 --> 4526.44] kings, +[4526.98 --> 4527.18] right? +[4527.24 --> 4527.96] The title of +[4527.96 --> 4528.90] king can only +[4528.90 --> 4530.04] go to one +[4530.04 --> 4530.70] son, +[4531.28 --> 4532.10] usually the +[4532.10 --> 4532.48] oldest. +[4533.30 --> 4533.90] And in the +[4533.90 --> 4534.42] Greco-Roman +[4534.42 --> 4534.90] world, +[4535.02 --> 4535.72] more generally, +[4536.04 --> 4537.02] only males +[4537.02 --> 4537.98] could inherit +[4537.98 --> 4539.34] titles and +[4539.34 --> 4539.86] status. +[4541.14 --> 4542.02] And so, +[4542.22 --> 4543.70] you have a +[4543.70 --> 4544.74] pater familius, +[4544.80 --> 4545.54] a head of the +[4545.54 --> 4546.26] family in the +[4546.26 --> 4546.90] Latin world, +[4547.30 --> 4548.34] who has no +[4548.34 --> 4549.00] sons. +[4549.76 --> 4550.38] He would have +[4550.38 --> 4551.26] no one to +[4551.26 --> 4551.98] inherit his +[4551.98 --> 4552.84] title and his +[4552.84 --> 4553.94] wealth to. +[4555.38 --> 4555.98] But, +[4556.04 --> 4556.66] there is a +[4556.66 --> 4557.52] legal provision +[4557.52 --> 4558.80] for him to +[4558.80 --> 4559.92] adopt one of +[4559.92 --> 4560.88] his slaves +[4560.88 --> 4562.68] and make them +[4562.68 --> 4563.70] as if a +[4563.70 --> 4564.74] natural-born +[4564.74 --> 4565.60] son. +[4566.70 --> 4567.38] But again, +[4567.78 --> 4568.46] it still had to +[4568.46 --> 4568.92] be a male. +[4570.32 --> 4570.50] Now, +[4570.56 --> 4571.26] I hope that +[4571.26 --> 4571.68] you're hearing +[4571.68 --> 4572.04] this, +[4572.10 --> 4572.54] and I hope that +[4572.54 --> 4572.96] you're starting +[4572.96 --> 4573.86] to put the +[4573.86 --> 4574.56] pieces together +[4574.56 --> 4575.44] because one +[4575.44 --> 4576.14] of the amazing +[4576.14 --> 4576.96] things about +[4576.96 --> 4577.98] the gospel is +[4577.98 --> 4579.28] that all of +[4579.28 --> 4579.80] us who +[4579.80 --> 4580.50] believe, +[4580.78 --> 4581.44] all of us +[4581.44 --> 4581.66] who have +[4581.66 --> 4582.22] been taken +[4582.22 --> 4583.46] as slaves +[4583.46 --> 4583.98] to sin +[4583.98 --> 4584.44] have been +[4584.44 --> 4585.88] adopted as +[4585.88 --> 4586.50] sons. +[4587.10 --> 4587.94] All of us, +[4588.00 --> 4588.28] whether you +[4588.28 --> 4589.16] are male or +[4589.16 --> 4589.64] female, +[4589.80 --> 4590.38] who are dead +[4590.38 --> 4590.76] in our +[4590.76 --> 4591.56] transgressions and +[4591.56 --> 4591.82] sins, +[4592.00 --> 4592.34] have been +[4592.34 --> 4593.16] raised up +[4593.16 --> 4593.86] and adopted +[4593.86 --> 4594.58] as heirs +[4594.58 --> 4595.64] and co-heirs. +[4596.02 --> 4596.40] We are +[4596.40 --> 4597.56] treated just +[4597.56 --> 4598.54] like Jesus +[4598.54 --> 4599.30] himself, +[4600.28 --> 4600.48] right? +[4600.52 --> 4601.28] Right alongside +[4601.28 --> 4602.00] with him. +[4602.00 --> 4603.16] So, +[4603.24 --> 4603.70] when Paul +[4603.70 --> 4604.40] says in a +[4604.40 --> 4604.86] different letter +[4604.86 --> 4605.62] in Galatians +[4605.62 --> 4605.96] 3, +[4606.12 --> 4606.74] he says there's +[4606.74 --> 4607.46] no longer +[4607.46 --> 4608.92] male nor +[4608.92 --> 4609.78] female in +[4609.78 --> 4610.52] Christ Jesus, +[4610.66 --> 4611.38] this is the +[4611.38 --> 4611.90] point that he's +[4611.90 --> 4612.28] making. +[4612.90 --> 4613.54] That in +[4613.54 --> 4614.42] Christ Jesus, +[4614.70 --> 4615.30] the Spirit +[4615.30 --> 4616.24] granting us +[4616.24 --> 4617.04] new life, +[4617.42 --> 4618.42] by the Spirit +[4618.42 --> 4619.52] we all cry, +[4619.76 --> 4620.62] male or +[4620.62 --> 4621.18] female, +[4621.58 --> 4621.94] Abba. +[4622.54 --> 4623.74] We are all +[4623.74 --> 4624.76] adopted as +[4624.76 --> 4625.38] sons, +[4626.24 --> 4626.38] right? +[4626.38 --> 4627.22] That we all +[4627.22 --> 4628.20] have the legal +[4628.20 --> 4628.56] right, +[4628.68 --> 4629.38] the change of +[4629.38 --> 4630.42] status to +[4630.42 --> 4630.76] inherit. +[4630.76 --> 4632.22] Right? +[4632.28 --> 4632.66] One of the +[4632.66 --> 4633.34] most beautiful +[4633.34 --> 4634.54] images of +[4634.54 --> 4635.34] the gospel is +[4635.34 --> 4636.04] that men and +[4636.04 --> 4636.48] women are +[4636.48 --> 4637.46] both sons +[4637.46 --> 4638.94] of God. +[4640.26 --> 4641.10] If you have +[4641.10 --> 4641.70] the ears to +[4641.70 --> 4642.20] hear it, +[4643.68 --> 4644.86] the Apostle +[4644.86 --> 4646.90] Paul is +[4646.90 --> 4647.68] being a +[4647.68 --> 4648.24] groundbreaking +[4648.24 --> 4650.04] feminist in +[4650.04 --> 4650.60] this moment. +[4652.60 --> 4653.72] He's raising +[4653.72 --> 4654.48] up the +[4654.48 --> 4655.66] status of +[4655.66 --> 4656.66] women to +[4656.66 --> 4656.98] something +[4656.98 --> 4658.16] unprecedented in +[4658.16 --> 4658.66] that cultural +[4658.66 --> 4659.06] moment. +[4659.06 --> 4659.08] God. +[4659.64 --> 4660.16] He says +[4660.16 --> 4660.90] that's what +[4660.90 --> 4662.64] Christ does. +[4664.18 --> 4664.44] And so on +[4664.44 --> 4664.98] the one hand, +[4665.06 --> 4665.70] the image is +[4665.70 --> 4666.40] that men and +[4666.40 --> 4666.90] women are +[4666.90 --> 4667.72] both sons +[4667.72 --> 4668.62] of God, +[4668.68 --> 4669.36] but also in +[4669.36 --> 4669.78] the Bible, +[4669.78 --> 4670.54] you have an +[4670.54 --> 4671.26] image of men +[4671.26 --> 4671.70] and women +[4671.70 --> 4672.62] both being +[4672.62 --> 4673.30] the bride +[4673.30 --> 4674.50] of Christ. +[4676.70 --> 4677.68] In Christ +[4677.68 --> 4678.04] Jesus, +[4678.16 --> 4678.40] there is +[4678.40 --> 4678.92] neither male +[4678.92 --> 4680.10] nor female, +[4680.68 --> 4681.40] because we +[4681.40 --> 4682.04] are all +[4682.04 --> 4682.82] raised up +[4682.82 --> 4684.10] as those +[4684.10 --> 4684.72] who may +[4684.72 --> 4685.72] legitimately, +[4686.42 --> 4686.74] legally, +[4686.74 --> 4688.36] inherit the +[4688.36 --> 4689.84] kingdom of +[4689.84 --> 4690.16] God. +[4691.94 --> 4692.90] We are all +[4692.90 --> 4693.26] sons. +[4693.86 --> 4694.36] We all +[4694.36 --> 4694.90] cry, +[4695.16 --> 4695.56] Abba, +[4696.12 --> 4696.58] Father. +[4697.02 --> 4697.64] We are all +[4697.64 --> 4698.12] God's +[4698.12 --> 4698.74] children. +[4698.94 --> 4699.42] And now, +[4699.66 --> 4700.36] if we are +[4700.36 --> 4700.78] children, +[4700.96 --> 4701.56] then we are +[4701.56 --> 4701.94] heirs, +[4702.14 --> 4702.78] heirs of +[4702.78 --> 4703.50] God and +[4703.50 --> 4704.24] co-heirs +[4704.24 --> 4705.48] with Christ. +[4707.54 --> 4708.12] Now, +[4708.18 --> 4708.64] it's on this +[4708.64 --> 4709.26] understanding +[4709.26 --> 4709.58] then, +[4709.94 --> 4710.10] right? +[4710.16 --> 4710.74] This was the +[4710.74 --> 4711.26] end, +[4711.32 --> 4711.72] so that we +[4711.72 --> 4712.16] can go back +[4712.16 --> 4712.42] to the +[4712.42 --> 4712.72] beginning, +[4713.30 --> 4713.94] on this +[4713.94 --> 4714.58] foundation +[4714.58 --> 4715.62] of our +[4715.62 --> 4716.18] shared +[4716.18 --> 4716.96] identity, +[4716.96 --> 4717.84] now we +[4717.84 --> 4718.20] can go +[4718.20 --> 4718.76] back and +[4718.76 --> 4719.16] start to +[4719.16 --> 4720.16] see what +[4720.16 --> 4720.64] it means. +[4721.34 --> 4721.74] And so, +[4722.44 --> 4723.02] we are +[4723.02 --> 4723.82] all sons, +[4724.32 --> 4724.90] and so +[4724.90 --> 4725.62] that means +[4725.62 --> 4726.90] three things. +[4727.60 --> 4727.98] We are +[4727.98 --> 4728.60] all sons, +[4728.78 --> 4729.30] and so +[4729.30 --> 4729.92] there is +[4729.92 --> 4730.98] no condemnation +[4730.98 --> 4731.50] for us, +[4731.52 --> 4731.90] that's the +[4731.90 --> 4732.18] first. +[4732.82 --> 4733.28] The second +[4733.28 --> 4733.56] that we +[4733.56 --> 4733.86] will look +[4733.86 --> 4734.28] at is +[4734.28 --> 4734.82] our minds +[4734.82 --> 4735.28] are set +[4735.28 --> 4735.60] on what +[4735.60 --> 4735.98] the Spirit +[4735.98 --> 4736.52] desires, +[4737.36 --> 4737.76] and then +[4737.76 --> 4738.06] we will +[4738.06 --> 4738.76] finish by +[4738.76 --> 4739.46] looking at +[4739.46 --> 4740.44] how we +[4740.44 --> 4740.78] are all +[4740.78 --> 4741.08] sons, +[4741.08 --> 4741.58] and so +[4741.58 --> 4742.10] we put +[4742.10 --> 4742.68] to death +[4742.68 --> 4744.32] sin in +[4744.32 --> 4744.82] our lives. +[4746.12 --> 4746.52] First, +[4746.64 --> 4746.90] we are +[4746.90 --> 4747.48] all sons, +[4747.66 --> 4748.04] and so +[4748.04 --> 4748.60] there is +[4748.60 --> 4749.66] no condemnation. +[4750.10 --> 4750.50] This is +[4750.50 --> 4751.38] back in +[4751.38 --> 4752.24] verse 1. +[4753.06 --> 4753.38] Therefore, +[4753.68 --> 4754.10] there is +[4754.10 --> 4754.74] now no +[4754.74 --> 4755.58] condemnation +[4755.58 --> 4756.30] for those +[4756.30 --> 4756.64] who are +[4756.64 --> 4757.66] in Christ +[4757.66 --> 4758.58] Jesus. +[4760.20 --> 4760.80] Now, +[4760.88 --> 4761.78] I cannot, +[4762.30 --> 4763.00] I don't +[4763.00 --> 4763.62] have the +[4763.62 --> 4764.28] rhetorical +[4764.28 --> 4764.88] skill +[4764.88 --> 4766.26] to +[4766.26 --> 4767.78] overstate +[4767.78 --> 4768.54] how +[4768.54 --> 4769.54] amazing +[4769.54 --> 4770.74] this +[4770.74 --> 4771.08] line +[4771.08 --> 4771.46] is. +[4772.64 --> 4773.48] I cannot +[4773.48 --> 4774.32] tell you +[4774.32 --> 4775.26] how big +[4775.26 --> 4776.12] and important +[4776.12 --> 4776.60] this +[4776.60 --> 4777.60] truth is. +[4778.74 --> 4779.76] If you +[4779.76 --> 4780.60] are ever +[4780.60 --> 4781.56] overwhelmed +[4781.56 --> 4782.70] by your +[4782.70 --> 4783.04] struggle +[4783.04 --> 4783.48] with sin, +[4784.62 --> 4784.94] if you +[4784.94 --> 4785.40] are ever +[4785.40 --> 4786.08] stuck +[4786.08 --> 4786.90] believing +[4786.90 --> 4788.02] that you +[4788.02 --> 4788.68] have done +[4788.68 --> 4789.56] one too +[4789.56 --> 4790.24] many bad +[4790.24 --> 4790.86] things +[4790.86 --> 4791.56] for God +[4791.56 --> 4792.02] to forgive +[4792.02 --> 4792.32] you, +[4792.64 --> 4793.08] if you're +[4793.08 --> 4793.90] ever trapped +[4793.90 --> 4794.60] in the +[4794.60 --> 4795.20] lie that +[4795.20 --> 4795.92] your sin +[4795.92 --> 4796.58] is worse +[4796.58 --> 4797.16] than everyone +[4797.16 --> 4797.86] else's, +[4797.86 --> 4798.48] and that +[4798.48 --> 4799.00] God would +[4799.00 --> 4799.62] never love +[4799.62 --> 4799.90] you, +[4800.66 --> 4801.04] if you +[4801.04 --> 4801.66] are afraid +[4801.66 --> 4802.32] of judgment +[4802.32 --> 4802.88] and death +[4802.88 --> 4803.40] because you +[4803.40 --> 4804.40] just don't +[4804.40 --> 4805.10] know what +[4805.10 --> 4806.08] comes afterwards, +[4806.38 --> 4807.12] this verse +[4807.12 --> 4807.90] is for you. +[4808.70 --> 4809.08] There is +[4809.08 --> 4809.74] now no +[4809.74 --> 4810.62] condemnation. +[4810.88 --> 4811.20] That means +[4811.20 --> 4811.72] there's no +[4811.72 --> 4812.36] damnation, +[4812.52 --> 4813.02] there's no +[4813.02 --> 4813.64] negative +[4813.64 --> 4814.32] judgment, +[4814.48 --> 4814.72] there is +[4814.72 --> 4815.44] now nothing +[4815.44 --> 4816.20] that will +[4816.20 --> 4817.02] separate you +[4817.02 --> 4817.58] from the +[4817.58 --> 4817.90] love of +[4817.90 --> 4818.20] God. +[4819.58 --> 4820.00] Now, +[4820.68 --> 4821.40] real talk, +[4821.86 --> 4822.04] right, +[4822.12 --> 4822.40] there will +[4822.40 --> 4822.82] still be +[4822.82 --> 4823.48] consequences +[4823.48 --> 4824.60] for your +[4824.60 --> 4825.20] sin in +[4825.20 --> 4825.78] this life. +[4825.78 --> 4826.44] There will +[4826.44 --> 4827.02] still be +[4827.02 --> 4827.88] an impact +[4827.88 --> 4828.58] for hurt +[4828.58 --> 4829.08] caused +[4829.08 --> 4829.54] and hurt +[4829.54 --> 4829.84] done. +[4830.16 --> 4830.44] There will +[4830.44 --> 4830.90] still be +[4830.90 --> 4831.56] trauma and +[4831.56 --> 4832.44] trauma processing +[4832.44 --> 4833.20] that is +[4833.20 --> 4833.66] required. +[4833.96 --> 4834.54] But if +[4834.54 --> 4835.12] you are +[4835.12 --> 4835.70] adopted +[4835.70 --> 4836.96] as sons, +[4837.12 --> 4837.46] if you +[4837.46 --> 4837.78] are an +[4837.78 --> 4838.22] heir of +[4838.22 --> 4838.70] God and +[4838.70 --> 4839.18] a co-heir +[4839.18 --> 4839.64] with Christ, +[4839.76 --> 4840.44] if you +[4840.44 --> 4841.42] cry today, +[4841.74 --> 4842.22] Abba, +[4842.48 --> 4843.00] Father, +[4843.28 --> 4843.76] there is +[4843.76 --> 4844.52] now no +[4844.52 --> 4845.36] condemnation +[4845.36 --> 4846.18] for you. +[4846.18 --> 4852.66] there is +[4852.66 --> 4854.14] a 20th +[4854.14 --> 4854.56] century +[4854.56 --> 4855.38] Welsh +[4855.38 --> 4856.24] preacher, +[4857.04 --> 4857.36] his name +[4857.36 --> 4857.76] is D. +[4857.92 --> 4858.56] Martin Lloyd +[4858.56 --> 4858.96] Jones, +[4859.74 --> 4860.34] and he +[4860.34 --> 4860.96] said of +[4860.96 --> 4861.20] this +[4861.20 --> 4861.50] verse, +[4862.72 --> 4863.70] most of +[4863.70 --> 4864.32] our troubles +[4864.32 --> 4865.02] are due +[4865.02 --> 4865.66] to our +[4865.66 --> 4866.54] failure to +[4866.54 --> 4867.40] realize the +[4867.40 --> 4868.54] truth of +[4868.54 --> 4868.96] this +[4868.96 --> 4869.92] verse. +[4872.54 --> 4872.90] But for +[4872.90 --> 4873.60] Lord Jones, +[4873.72 --> 4873.96] he would +[4873.96 --> 4874.38] go on to +[4874.38 --> 4874.82] say that +[4874.82 --> 4875.52] if we +[4875.52 --> 4876.34] forget this +[4876.34 --> 4876.86] truth, +[4877.54 --> 4878.32] what happens +[4878.32 --> 4878.74] is that we +[4878.74 --> 4879.58] feel more +[4879.58 --> 4880.04] guilt, +[4880.44 --> 4880.82] we feel +[4880.82 --> 4881.68] despair and +[4881.68 --> 4882.30] unworthiness, +[4882.38 --> 4882.78] and we feel +[4882.78 --> 4883.52] more pain +[4883.52 --> 4884.02] than we +[4884.02 --> 4884.36] should. +[4885.24 --> 4885.90] And sometimes +[4885.90 --> 4886.50] that will +[4886.50 --> 4887.30] show up in +[4887.30 --> 4887.92] your life +[4887.92 --> 4889.24] with a sense +[4889.24 --> 4889.60] that you +[4889.60 --> 4890.00] need to +[4890.00 --> 4890.94] over-function +[4890.94 --> 4891.56] in your +[4891.56 --> 4891.92] sort of +[4891.92 --> 4892.32] religious +[4892.32 --> 4892.94] selves, +[4893.06 --> 4893.18] right? +[4893.20 --> 4893.34] That we +[4893.34 --> 4893.54] have to +[4893.54 --> 4893.94] prove +[4893.94 --> 4894.36] ourselves +[4894.36 --> 4894.94] to God +[4894.94 --> 4895.66] over and +[4895.66 --> 4896.06] over and +[4896.06 --> 4896.64] over again, +[4896.86 --> 4897.04] and we +[4897.04 --> 4897.22] have to +[4897.22 --> 4898.06] bear that +[4898.06 --> 4898.36] burden. +[4899.42 --> 4899.76] This was +[4899.76 --> 4900.28] the burden +[4900.28 --> 4900.80] that Martin +[4900.80 --> 4901.46] Luther bore +[4901.46 --> 4902.14] that spurred +[4902.14 --> 4902.74] the Reformation. +[4903.92 --> 4904.54] But not +[4904.54 --> 4905.08] just in +[4905.08 --> 4905.26] our +[4905.26 --> 4905.68] religious +[4905.68 --> 4906.30] selves, +[4906.72 --> 4906.92] okay, +[4907.32 --> 4908.04] but also +[4908.04 --> 4908.40] in our +[4908.40 --> 4908.92] emotional +[4908.92 --> 4909.30] selves, +[4909.38 --> 4909.62] in our +[4909.62 --> 4910.04] mental +[4910.04 --> 4910.68] health +[4910.68 --> 4911.32] categories. +[4911.62 --> 4912.16] When we +[4912.16 --> 4912.96] forget that +[4912.96 --> 4913.28] there is +[4913.28 --> 4913.80] now no +[4913.80 --> 4914.48] condemnation +[4914.48 --> 4915.00] for those +[4915.00 --> 4915.74] who are +[4915.74 --> 4916.12] in Christ +[4916.12 --> 4916.38] Jesus, +[4916.58 --> 4917.14] you might +[4917.14 --> 4917.76] develop a +[4917.76 --> 4918.64] hypersensitivity +[4918.64 --> 4919.44] to criticism. +[4921.30 --> 4921.70] You might +[4921.70 --> 4922.34] get defensive +[4922.34 --> 4923.20] at the +[4923.20 --> 4924.06] first challenge +[4924.06 --> 4924.70] to who +[4924.70 --> 4925.20] you are. +[4926.64 --> 4927.46] When we +[4927.46 --> 4928.06] forget, +[4928.22 --> 4928.52] you might +[4928.52 --> 4928.80] lack +[4928.80 --> 4929.44] confidence +[4929.44 --> 4930.24] in your +[4930.24 --> 4931.00] relationships. +[4932.04 --> 4932.28] And I +[4932.28 --> 4932.54] want to be +[4932.54 --> 4933.14] careful with +[4933.14 --> 4933.38] what I'm +[4933.38 --> 4933.68] about to +[4933.68 --> 4933.82] say, +[4933.94 --> 4934.94] but be +[4934.94 --> 4935.52] discerning, +[4935.88 --> 4936.82] but even +[4936.82 --> 4937.68] addictive +[4937.68 --> 4938.50] behaviors, +[4939.10 --> 4939.28] right, +[4939.30 --> 4939.64] which can +[4939.64 --> 4940.38] sometimes be +[4940.38 --> 4941.00] rooted in a +[4941.00 --> 4941.46] deep sense +[4941.46 --> 4941.86] of guilt +[4941.86 --> 4942.70] or unworthiness +[4942.70 --> 4943.74] can be the +[4943.74 --> 4944.58] result of +[4944.58 --> 4945.24] forgetting, +[4945.92 --> 4946.10] right, +[4946.10 --> 4946.52] that there is +[4946.52 --> 4947.08] now no +[4947.08 --> 4947.84] condemnation +[4947.84 --> 4948.52] for those +[4948.52 --> 4948.98] who are in +[4948.98 --> 4949.54] Christ Jesus. +[4952.66 --> 4953.68] But also, +[4953.98 --> 4954.72] on the other +[4954.72 --> 4955.18] hand, +[4955.76 --> 4955.94] right, +[4956.00 --> 4956.80] if you forget +[4956.80 --> 4957.84] this truth, +[4958.16 --> 4958.96] there's also +[4958.96 --> 4959.82] far less +[4959.82 --> 4960.68] motivation, +[4961.16 --> 4961.72] far less +[4961.72 --> 4962.60] inspiration +[4962.60 --> 4963.30] towards +[4963.30 --> 4964.34] holy living, +[4965.22 --> 4965.36] right? +[4965.38 --> 4965.70] If we +[4965.70 --> 4966.54] only ever +[4966.54 --> 4967.64] obey God +[4967.64 --> 4968.10] out of +[4968.10 --> 4968.84] fear or +[4968.84 --> 4969.24] out of +[4969.24 --> 4969.54] duty, +[4969.86 --> 4970.40] we miss +[4970.40 --> 4970.90] this sense +[4970.90 --> 4971.58] of gratitude +[4971.58 --> 4972.76] and love +[4972.76 --> 4973.46] that can +[4973.46 --> 4973.80] be a +[4973.80 --> 4974.32] motivation +[4974.32 --> 4975.10] when we +[4975.10 --> 4975.68] recognize +[4975.68 --> 4976.34] that there's +[4976.34 --> 4977.52] no condemnation +[4977.52 --> 4978.22] for those +[4978.22 --> 4978.50] of us +[4978.50 --> 4978.78] who are +[4978.78 --> 4979.22] in Christ +[4979.22 --> 4979.50] Jesus. +[4979.62 --> 4979.82] And so, +[4979.88 --> 4980.42] we thank +[4980.42 --> 4980.74] Him +[4980.74 --> 4981.44] with our +[4981.44 --> 4981.86] lives. +[4982.40 --> 4982.84] When we +[4982.84 --> 4983.56] grasp the +[4983.56 --> 4984.48] full wonder +[4984.48 --> 4985.60] and majesty +[4985.60 --> 4986.26] of this +[4986.26 --> 4986.62] truth, +[4986.92 --> 4987.30] you will +[4987.30 --> 4987.92] long to +[4987.92 --> 4988.50] walk in +[4988.50 --> 4988.92] holiness +[4988.92 --> 4989.66] with God. +[4989.90 --> 4990.26] You will +[4990.26 --> 4990.74] long to +[4990.74 --> 4991.36] live as +[4991.36 --> 4992.28] God wants +[4992.28 --> 4992.62] you to +[4992.62 --> 4993.12] live because +[4993.12 --> 4993.62] of what +[4993.62 --> 4994.48] He has +[4994.48 --> 4995.74] given us, +[4995.92 --> 4996.40] adoption +[4996.40 --> 4997.80] as sons. +[4999.70 --> 4999.94] Now, +[5000.00 --> 5000.36] we will +[5000.36 --> 5001.76] fall short +[5001.76 --> 5002.50] and we +[5002.50 --> 5003.08] will struggle, +[5003.48 --> 5004.02] but we +[5004.02 --> 5004.98] will move +[5004.98 --> 5005.82] forward. +[5007.24 --> 5007.80] This is the +[5007.80 --> 5008.18] point of +[5008.18 --> 5009.36] verse 5, +[5010.24 --> 5011.06] where we +[5011.06 --> 5011.28] read, +[5011.28 --> 5011.76] those who +[5011.76 --> 5012.42] live according +[5012.42 --> 5012.78] to the +[5012.78 --> 5013.40] flesh have +[5013.40 --> 5014.06] their mindset +[5014.06 --> 5014.64] on what +[5014.64 --> 5015.08] the flesh +[5015.08 --> 5015.62] desires, +[5016.04 --> 5016.54] but those +[5016.54 --> 5017.10] who live in +[5017.10 --> 5017.64] accordance with +[5017.64 --> 5018.24] the Spirit +[5018.24 --> 5018.88] have their +[5018.88 --> 5019.74] mindset on +[5019.74 --> 5020.12] what the +[5020.12 --> 5020.52] Spirit +[5020.52 --> 5021.60] desires. +[5022.64 --> 5023.16] To be +[5023.16 --> 5023.84] a son +[5023.84 --> 5024.48] is to +[5024.48 --> 5025.42] live as +[5025.42 --> 5026.10] a son, +[5027.18 --> 5028.12] no longer +[5028.12 --> 5028.84] as a +[5028.84 --> 5029.16] slave, +[5029.92 --> 5030.94] which brings +[5030.94 --> 5031.58] us to our +[5031.58 --> 5032.22] second point +[5032.22 --> 5032.60] here, that +[5032.60 --> 5033.22] we are all +[5033.22 --> 5034.22] sons and so +[5034.22 --> 5035.08] our minds +[5035.08 --> 5036.04] are set on +[5036.04 --> 5036.56] what the +[5036.56 --> 5036.92] Spirit +[5036.92 --> 5038.30] desires. +[5039.72 --> 5039.90] Now, +[5039.92 --> 5040.22] what does it +[5040.22 --> 5040.58] mean to +[5040.58 --> 5040.88] have your +[5040.88 --> 5041.80] mind set +[5041.80 --> 5042.90] on something +[5042.90 --> 5043.32] or to +[5043.32 --> 5043.60] have your +[5043.60 --> 5044.70] mind governed +[5044.70 --> 5045.98] by something? +[5045.98 --> 5047.64] To have +[5047.64 --> 5048.00] your mind +[5048.00 --> 5048.56] set on +[5048.56 --> 5049.16] something or +[5049.16 --> 5049.96] governed by +[5049.96 --> 5050.60] something is +[5050.60 --> 5051.28] to think +[5051.28 --> 5052.68] intently and +[5052.68 --> 5054.38] intensely about +[5054.38 --> 5055.04] it, is to be +[5055.04 --> 5056.66] totally captivated +[5056.66 --> 5057.50] by it. +[5058.24 --> 5059.22] Paul, here in +[5059.22 --> 5059.92] our text, is +[5059.92 --> 5060.72] making a very +[5060.72 --> 5061.40] clear and +[5061.40 --> 5062.14] straight line +[5062.14 --> 5062.92] between right +[5062.92 --> 5064.00] thinking and +[5064.00 --> 5064.80] right living. +[5065.00 --> 5065.34] There's a +[5065.34 --> 5065.86] connected +[5065.86 --> 5067.02] relationship between +[5067.02 --> 5068.08] our orthodoxy, +[5068.14 --> 5068.52] that is, our +[5068.52 --> 5069.36] right doctrines, +[5069.50 --> 5069.98] and our +[5069.98 --> 5070.74] orthopraxy, +[5070.88 --> 5071.24] that is, our +[5071.24 --> 5072.10] right doing. +[5072.72 --> 5073.74] Our cognition +[5073.74 --> 5074.44] and our +[5074.44 --> 5075.76] behavior are +[5075.76 --> 5076.16] related. +[5077.54 --> 5078.12] Paul is +[5078.12 --> 5078.62] saying that +[5078.62 --> 5079.30] to be a +[5079.30 --> 5080.06] son, to be +[5080.06 --> 5080.76] an heir and +[5080.76 --> 5081.46] co-heir with +[5081.46 --> 5082.52] Christ, means +[5082.52 --> 5083.28] to have your +[5083.28 --> 5085.02] mind captivated, +[5085.36 --> 5086.18] full of the +[5086.18 --> 5087.10] things of God, +[5087.38 --> 5087.96] the things of +[5087.96 --> 5088.38] the Spirit. +[5089.72 --> 5090.14] Now, again, +[5090.82 --> 5092.28] sometimes you +[5092.28 --> 5093.46] will hear people +[5093.46 --> 5094.30] say of +[5094.30 --> 5095.82] Christians that +[5095.82 --> 5096.62] they are so +[5096.62 --> 5097.58] heavenly minded +[5097.58 --> 5098.22] that they're of +[5098.22 --> 5098.84] no earthly +[5098.84 --> 5099.20] good. +[5100.44 --> 5101.32] That's not what +[5101.32 --> 5101.72] we're talking +[5101.72 --> 5102.26] about here. +[5103.74 --> 5104.34] In fact, +[5104.68 --> 5105.28] what I believe +[5105.28 --> 5105.98] Paul is +[5105.98 --> 5106.72] saying is that +[5106.72 --> 5107.74] when you focus +[5107.74 --> 5108.48] on the +[5108.48 --> 5109.10] goodness of +[5109.10 --> 5109.60] God, when +[5109.60 --> 5110.44] you focus on +[5110.44 --> 5112.06] glorifying God +[5112.06 --> 5112.54] in all that +[5112.54 --> 5113.00] you do and +[5113.00 --> 5113.40] in all that +[5113.40 --> 5113.80] you say, +[5114.12 --> 5114.84] your impact +[5114.84 --> 5115.74] in the world +[5115.74 --> 5116.64] will be greater +[5116.64 --> 5117.22] than it has +[5117.22 --> 5117.86] any right to +[5117.86 --> 5119.04] be because you +[5119.04 --> 5119.56] will be a +[5119.56 --> 5120.18] vehicle for +[5120.18 --> 5120.92] God's work +[5120.92 --> 5121.78] in the world +[5121.78 --> 5122.54] through you. +[5124.82 --> 5125.50] And then, +[5125.80 --> 5126.54] I think that +[5126.54 --> 5127.76] this is about +[5127.76 --> 5128.70] the attitude +[5128.70 --> 5130.80] of your mind. +[5130.80 --> 5132.28] it's about +[5132.28 --> 5132.64] what you +[5132.64 --> 5133.56] truly and +[5133.56 --> 5134.14] genuinely +[5134.14 --> 5135.18] love. +[5135.28 --> 5135.76] This is about +[5135.76 --> 5136.30] what you are +[5136.30 --> 5138.30] captivated by. +[5140.10 --> 5141.28] William Temple +[5141.28 --> 5143.18] was the +[5143.18 --> 5144.18] Archbishop of +[5144.18 --> 5145.18] Canterbury in +[5145.18 --> 5145.72] the Church of +[5145.72 --> 5146.38] England from +[5146.38 --> 5147.90] 1942 to +[5147.90 --> 5148.90] 1944. +[5150.02 --> 5150.62] So, that's +[5150.62 --> 5152.00] right in the +[5152.00 --> 5152.60] heart of +[5152.60 --> 5153.18] World War II. +[5154.04 --> 5154.76] And he said, +[5154.76 --> 5156.38] your religion +[5156.38 --> 5157.24] is what you +[5157.24 --> 5158.22] do in your +[5158.22 --> 5158.82] solitude. +[5160.70 --> 5161.34] What do +[5161.34 --> 5161.72] he mean by +[5161.72 --> 5161.98] that? +[5163.16 --> 5163.36] Right? +[5163.98 --> 5165.24] Whenever you +[5165.24 --> 5166.36] are alone +[5166.36 --> 5167.32] or wherever +[5167.32 --> 5168.34] your mind +[5168.34 --> 5168.98] goes, when +[5168.98 --> 5169.40] there's nothing +[5169.40 --> 5169.80] else to +[5169.80 --> 5170.60] distract it, +[5170.94 --> 5171.52] wherever your +[5171.52 --> 5172.26] mind goes, +[5172.34 --> 5172.64] when there's +[5172.64 --> 5173.10] nothing else +[5173.10 --> 5173.64] to keep you +[5173.64 --> 5175.22] busy, that's +[5175.22 --> 5175.64] what you +[5175.64 --> 5176.18] really live +[5176.18 --> 5176.46] for. +[5178.10 --> 5178.50] Whatever +[5178.50 --> 5179.58] occupies your +[5179.58 --> 5180.76] mind shapes +[5180.76 --> 5181.46] your life. +[5182.88 --> 5183.30] That's why +[5183.30 --> 5183.86] someone like +[5183.86 --> 5184.72] Jonathan Peugeot +[5184.72 --> 5185.82] calls worship +[5185.82 --> 5186.60] attention. +[5187.64 --> 5188.18] What are you +[5188.18 --> 5188.60] giving your +[5188.60 --> 5189.50] attention to? +[5191.18 --> 5192.20] The mind +[5192.20 --> 5192.86] governed by +[5192.86 --> 5193.52] the Spirit +[5193.52 --> 5194.88] is life +[5194.88 --> 5196.86] and peace. +[5199.24 --> 5200.02] Be +[5200.02 --> 5200.94] captivated +[5200.94 --> 5202.60] by the +[5202.60 --> 5202.94] Spirit. +[5203.62 --> 5203.92] Give your +[5203.92 --> 5205.18] attention to +[5205.18 --> 5205.64] the things +[5205.64 --> 5206.38] of God +[5206.38 --> 5207.46] and see +[5207.46 --> 5208.54] what He +[5208.54 --> 5209.24] might do +[5209.24 --> 5210.58] in and +[5210.58 --> 5211.10] through you. +[5212.08 --> 5212.42] And then +[5212.42 --> 5212.76] lastly, +[5212.76 --> 5213.50] our final +[5213.50 --> 5214.24] point. +[5214.72 --> 5216.44] we are +[5216.44 --> 5217.34] all sons +[5217.34 --> 5218.28] and so +[5218.28 --> 5218.86] we put +[5218.86 --> 5219.62] sin to +[5219.62 --> 5220.00] death +[5220.00 --> 5221.08] in our +[5221.08 --> 5221.44] lives. +[5223.02 --> 5223.70] This is +[5223.70 --> 5224.04] verse +[5224.04 --> 5225.18] 12 +[5225.18 --> 5226.82] and 13. +[5228.18 --> 5228.48] Therefore, +[5228.86 --> 5229.40] brothers and +[5229.40 --> 5229.74] sisters, +[5229.92 --> 5230.46] we have an +[5230.46 --> 5231.04] obligation, +[5231.30 --> 5231.64] but it is +[5231.64 --> 5232.16] not to the +[5232.16 --> 5232.66] flesh to +[5232.66 --> 5233.10] live according +[5233.10 --> 5233.48] to it. +[5233.76 --> 5234.38] For if you +[5234.38 --> 5234.96] live according +[5234.96 --> 5235.36] to the +[5235.36 --> 5235.68] flesh, +[5235.76 --> 5236.16] you will +[5236.16 --> 5236.48] die. +[5236.74 --> 5237.34] But if +[5237.34 --> 5237.84] by the +[5237.84 --> 5238.46] Spirit you +[5238.46 --> 5238.94] put to +[5238.94 --> 5239.46] death the +[5239.46 --> 5240.04] misdeeds +[5240.04 --> 5240.42] of the +[5240.42 --> 5240.76] body, +[5240.76 --> 5242.02] you will +[5242.02 --> 5242.84] live. +[5244.16 --> 5244.50] Now, +[5244.52 --> 5245.12] this idea +[5245.12 --> 5245.78] of putting +[5245.78 --> 5246.38] to death +[5246.38 --> 5247.22] the misdeeds +[5247.22 --> 5247.66] of the +[5247.66 --> 5248.52] body is +[5248.52 --> 5248.80] what +[5248.80 --> 5250.16] theologians +[5250.16 --> 5250.72] call, +[5250.84 --> 5251.30] or at least +[5251.30 --> 5251.84] used to +[5251.84 --> 5252.16] call, +[5252.54 --> 5253.38] mortification. +[5254.48 --> 5254.68] Now, +[5254.68 --> 5255.00] some of you +[5255.00 --> 5255.20] have been +[5255.20 --> 5255.60] around the +[5255.60 --> 5256.20] church long +[5256.20 --> 5256.82] enough to +[5256.82 --> 5257.68] have grown +[5257.68 --> 5258.36] up reading +[5258.36 --> 5258.86] the King +[5258.86 --> 5259.54] James Version +[5259.54 --> 5259.98] of the +[5259.98 --> 5260.28] Bible. +[5260.84 --> 5261.46] The King +[5261.46 --> 5262.16] James Version +[5262.16 --> 5262.46] of the +[5262.46 --> 5262.70] Bible +[5262.70 --> 5263.42] translates +[5263.42 --> 5264.36] verse 13 +[5264.36 --> 5265.42] like this. +[5265.42 --> 5265.92] It says, +[5266.14 --> 5266.60] If ye +[5266.60 --> 5267.26] through the +[5267.26 --> 5267.94] Spirit do +[5267.94 --> 5268.84] mortify the +[5268.84 --> 5269.36] deeds of +[5269.36 --> 5269.80] the body, +[5270.16 --> 5270.86] ye shall +[5270.86 --> 5271.44] live. +[5272.22 --> 5272.84] That's that +[5272.84 --> 5273.16] word, +[5273.60 --> 5274.18] mortify. +[5275.42 --> 5275.60] All right, +[5275.66 --> 5276.08] verse 12 +[5276.08 --> 5276.60] and 13 +[5276.60 --> 5277.26] tell us +[5277.26 --> 5277.46] what +[5277.46 --> 5278.42] mortification +[5278.42 --> 5279.48] is, +[5279.66 --> 5279.96] what it +[5279.96 --> 5280.48] means to +[5280.48 --> 5281.10] put to +[5281.10 --> 5281.62] death +[5281.62 --> 5282.90] these +[5282.90 --> 5283.70] misdeeds +[5283.70 --> 5284.50] of the +[5284.50 --> 5284.80] body. +[5285.40 --> 5285.62] And so +[5285.62 --> 5286.04] first, +[5286.20 --> 5286.62] it means +[5286.62 --> 5287.98] total and +[5287.98 --> 5288.66] full-hearted, +[5289.04 --> 5289.36] it means +[5289.36 --> 5290.74] complete and +[5290.74 --> 5291.56] violent and +[5291.56 --> 5292.26] forceful +[5292.26 --> 5293.52] rejection of +[5293.52 --> 5294.60] everything you +[5294.60 --> 5295.22] know to +[5295.22 --> 5295.82] be wrong +[5295.82 --> 5296.44] in your +[5296.44 --> 5296.84] life. +[5298.06 --> 5298.60] And make +[5298.60 --> 5298.94] sure you +[5298.94 --> 5299.28] hear that +[5299.28 --> 5299.72] last bit, +[5299.78 --> 5299.94] right? +[5300.14 --> 5300.40] Because +[5300.40 --> 5301.96] mortification +[5301.96 --> 5303.08] is something +[5303.08 --> 5304.16] you do +[5304.16 --> 5304.96] in your +[5304.96 --> 5305.42] life, +[5306.10 --> 5307.30] not in +[5307.30 --> 5307.58] the lives +[5307.58 --> 5307.86] of other +[5307.86 --> 5308.12] people. +[5309.54 --> 5310.28] It's not +[5310.28 --> 5310.74] your job +[5310.74 --> 5311.50] to mortify +[5311.50 --> 5312.64] other people's +[5312.64 --> 5313.40] misdeeds. +[5314.48 --> 5315.20] That's for +[5315.20 --> 5315.42] them. +[5316.34 --> 5316.98] That's not +[5316.98 --> 5317.14] your +[5317.14 --> 5317.76] responsibility. +[5319.96 --> 5320.72] But it +[5320.72 --> 5321.38] does mean, +[5321.52 --> 5322.18] as Tim +[5322.18 --> 5323.08] Keller has +[5323.08 --> 5323.34] said, +[5323.66 --> 5324.38] that a +[5324.38 --> 5324.72] Christian +[5325.22 --> 5325.54] doesn't play +[5325.54 --> 5326.30] games with +[5326.30 --> 5326.56] sin. +[5327.10 --> 5327.46] You don't +[5327.46 --> 5327.94] aim to +[5327.94 --> 5328.36] wean +[5328.36 --> 5328.84] yourself +[5328.84 --> 5329.32] off of +[5329.32 --> 5329.60] it or +[5329.60 --> 5329.94] say, +[5330.44 --> 5330.64] I can +[5330.64 --> 5330.98] keep it +[5330.98 --> 5331.16] under +[5331.16 --> 5331.58] control. +[5331.78 --> 5332.16] You get +[5332.16 --> 5332.56] as far +[5332.56 --> 5333.00] away from +[5333.00 --> 5333.22] it as +[5333.22 --> 5333.68] possible. +[5335.10 --> 5335.58] This isn't +[5335.58 --> 5336.16] a game, +[5336.30 --> 5336.82] this is +[5336.82 --> 5337.20] war. +[5338.52 --> 5339.16] Too many +[5339.16 --> 5339.58] of us +[5339.58 --> 5340.30] overestimate +[5340.30 --> 5340.94] our power +[5340.94 --> 5341.52] over sin. +[5342.60 --> 5343.20] You have +[5343.20 --> 5343.44] none. +[5344.38 --> 5344.76] That all +[5344.76 --> 5345.10] comes from +[5345.10 --> 5345.34] God. +[5347.10 --> 5347.74] And here's +[5347.74 --> 5348.04] the real +[5348.04 --> 5349.54] power of +[5349.54 --> 5350.20] mortification. +[5351.12 --> 5351.84] The process +[5351.84 --> 5352.76] of mortification +[5352.76 --> 5353.70] goes deeper +[5353.70 --> 5354.34] than just +[5354.34 --> 5355.18] resisting +[5355.18 --> 5355.88] sinful +[5355.88 --> 5356.62] behavior. +[5357.28 --> 5357.96] Mortification +[5357.96 --> 5359.14] remembers +[5359.14 --> 5360.06] the gospel. +[5360.68 --> 5361.30] Mortification +[5361.30 --> 5362.02] remembers, +[5362.32 --> 5362.78] remember the +[5362.78 --> 5363.24] first verse, +[5363.50 --> 5363.84] that there is +[5363.84 --> 5364.38] now no +[5364.38 --> 5365.08] condemnation +[5365.08 --> 5365.74] for those +[5365.74 --> 5366.04] who are +[5366.04 --> 5366.44] in Christ +[5366.44 --> 5366.78] Jesus. +[5367.10 --> 5367.70] Mortification +[5367.70 --> 5368.48] applies the +[5368.48 --> 5369.16] gospel truth +[5369.16 --> 5369.80] that by grace +[5369.80 --> 5370.26] through faith +[5370.26 --> 5371.20] you have died +[5371.20 --> 5371.66] with him +[5371.66 --> 5372.10] and you have +[5372.10 --> 5372.92] been raised +[5372.92 --> 5373.32] with him +[5373.32 --> 5374.08] in newness +[5374.08 --> 5375.10] of life. +[5376.18 --> 5376.82] Putting to +[5376.82 --> 5377.30] death the +[5377.30 --> 5378.04] misdeeds of +[5378.04 --> 5378.74] the flesh +[5378.74 --> 5379.76] only works +[5379.76 --> 5380.24] if, +[5380.54 --> 5381.08] you look +[5381.08 --> 5381.44] at verse +[5381.44 --> 5381.94] 11, +[5382.98 --> 5383.94] if the +[5383.94 --> 5384.50] spirit of +[5384.50 --> 5384.88] him who +[5384.88 --> 5385.58] raised Jesus +[5385.58 --> 5386.00] from the +[5386.00 --> 5386.48] dead is +[5386.48 --> 5387.40] living in +[5387.40 --> 5387.84] you, +[5388.08 --> 5388.70] he who +[5388.70 --> 5389.52] raised Christ +[5389.52 --> 5389.86] from the +[5389.86 --> 5390.28] dead will +[5390.28 --> 5390.92] also give +[5390.92 --> 5391.44] life to +[5391.44 --> 5391.96] your mortal +[5391.96 --> 5392.94] bodies because +[5392.94 --> 5393.36] of his +[5393.36 --> 5394.06] spirit who +[5394.06 --> 5395.08] lives in +[5395.08 --> 5395.68] you. +[5397.00 --> 5397.76] The way +[5397.76 --> 5398.60] of Christian +[5398.60 --> 5399.76] living is +[5399.76 --> 5400.56] the way of +[5400.56 --> 5401.22] putting to +[5401.22 --> 5402.12] death the +[5402.12 --> 5402.92] old and +[5402.92 --> 5404.04] living out +[5404.04 --> 5404.86] of the +[5404.86 --> 5405.10] new. +[5405.10 --> 5408.42] you can +[5408.42 --> 5409.40] break sin's +[5409.40 --> 5410.68] power over +[5410.68 --> 5411.44] you because +[5411.44 --> 5413.42] sin itself +[5413.42 --> 5414.24] has been +[5414.24 --> 5414.64] broken. +[5416.04 --> 5416.64] He who +[5416.64 --> 5417.30] knew no +[5417.30 --> 5418.14] sin became +[5418.14 --> 5419.56] sin for +[5419.56 --> 5420.62] us that +[5420.62 --> 5421.58] we might +[5421.58 --> 5422.58] become the +[5422.58 --> 5423.20] righteousness +[5423.20 --> 5425.04] of God. +[5427.34 --> 5428.62] Jesus has +[5428.62 --> 5429.52] made you a +[5429.52 --> 5430.70] son like +[5430.70 --> 5431.42] him. +[5432.58 --> 5433.24] God, +[5433.34 --> 5433.46] your +[5433.46 --> 5434.00] father, +[5434.56 --> 5435.04] Abba, +[5435.10 --> 5435.98] has made +[5435.98 --> 5436.48] you an +[5436.48 --> 5437.72] heir with +[5437.72 --> 5438.40] him. +[5439.24 --> 5439.82] He has +[5439.82 --> 5440.34] crippled +[5440.34 --> 5440.94] sin's +[5440.94 --> 5442.00] power in +[5442.00 --> 5442.60] your life +[5442.60 --> 5443.28] and so +[5443.28 --> 5444.02] put it to +[5444.02 --> 5444.42] death. +[5444.84 --> 5445.58] Mortify it. +[5445.70 --> 5446.54] Wage war +[5446.54 --> 5447.90] against that +[5447.90 --> 5448.50] sin. +[5449.78 --> 5450.32] And yes, +[5450.44 --> 5450.94] in this +[5450.94 --> 5451.36] life, +[5451.66 --> 5452.28] in this +[5452.28 --> 5452.86] world, +[5453.08 --> 5453.54] whether it's +[5453.54 --> 5454.10] because we +[5454.10 --> 5454.52] live in an +[5454.52 --> 5454.94] increasingly +[5454.94 --> 5455.70] post-Christian +[5455.70 --> 5456.70] world or +[5456.70 --> 5457.12] it's just +[5457.12 --> 5457.48] because, +[5457.66 --> 5458.08] as Jesus +[5458.08 --> 5458.50] said, +[5458.56 --> 5458.94] in this +[5458.94 --> 5459.64] world you +[5459.64 --> 5459.98] will have +[5459.98 --> 5460.88] trouble or +[5460.88 --> 5461.44] it's because +[5461.44 --> 5461.98] we are +[5461.98 --> 5462.82] human in +[5462.82 --> 5463.28] this world +[5463.28 --> 5463.60] and there +[5463.60 --> 5463.98] are things +[5463.98 --> 5464.62] like illnesses +[5464.62 --> 5465.34] and disease +[5465.34 --> 5466.08] and cancers +[5466.08 --> 5466.96] and struggles +[5466.96 --> 5467.70] and trials +[5467.70 --> 5468.60] and tribulations +[5468.60 --> 5469.28] that we've +[5469.28 --> 5469.74] faced. +[5469.82 --> 5470.24] The truth +[5470.24 --> 5470.80] is that +[5470.80 --> 5471.74] all of us +[5471.74 --> 5472.20] who long +[5472.20 --> 5472.52] to be +[5472.52 --> 5472.98] faithful to +[5472.98 --> 5473.22] Jesus +[5473.22 --> 5474.48] will suffer. +[5475.32 --> 5476.06] In 2 Timothy +[5476.06 --> 5476.60] 3, +[5476.72 --> 5477.24] Paul writes, +[5477.42 --> 5478.06] everyone who +[5478.06 --> 5478.68] wants to live +[5478.68 --> 5479.42] a godly life +[5479.42 --> 5479.86] in Christ +[5479.86 --> 5480.82] Jesus will +[5480.82 --> 5481.68] be persecuted. +[5482.48 --> 5483.14] But the +[5483.14 --> 5484.04] suffering is +[5484.04 --> 5484.82] not the +[5484.82 --> 5485.38] end of +[5485.38 --> 5486.06] the story. +[5487.10 --> 5487.72] The suffering +[5487.72 --> 5488.30] is not the +[5488.30 --> 5488.70] end of the +[5488.70 --> 5489.04] story. +[5489.04 --> 5489.46] And so +[5489.46 --> 5490.88] wherever you +[5490.88 --> 5491.54] are in +[5491.54 --> 5492.08] this journey +[5492.08 --> 5492.50] of life +[5492.50 --> 5492.94] and faith +[5492.94 --> 5493.68] right now, +[5494.32 --> 5494.96] remember +[5494.96 --> 5495.94] this. +[5496.04 --> 5496.28] And we're +[5496.28 --> 5496.46] going to +[5496.46 --> 5496.90] give the +[5496.90 --> 5497.66] last word +[5497.66 --> 5498.58] to God +[5498.58 --> 5499.46] this morning. +[5500.56 --> 5501.70] Verse 17, +[5502.90 --> 5503.54] we share +[5503.54 --> 5504.06] in his +[5504.06 --> 5504.88] sufferings +[5504.88 --> 5505.96] in order +[5505.96 --> 5506.40] that we +[5506.40 --> 5507.08] may also +[5507.08 --> 5507.72] share +[5507.72 --> 5509.08] in his +[5509.08 --> 5510.28] glory. +[5511.38 --> 5512.02] Soli +[5512.02 --> 5512.68] Deo +[5512.68 --> 5513.40] Gloria. +[5514.04 --> 5514.66] To God +[5514.66 --> 5515.32] alone +[5515.32 --> 5516.54] be the +[5516.54 --> 5516.92] glory. +[5517.60 --> 5517.90] Amen. +[5517.90 --> 5519.28] Let's +[5519.28 --> 5519.80] pray together. +[5526.32 --> 5527.08] Holy, +[5527.82 --> 5528.16] holy +[5528.16 --> 5528.56] God, +[5529.16 --> 5530.86] we come +[5530.86 --> 5531.18] to you +[5531.18 --> 5531.74] now because +[5531.74 --> 5532.44] you first +[5532.44 --> 5533.14] came to +[5533.14 --> 5533.54] us. +[5533.70 --> 5534.02] We come +[5534.02 --> 5534.32] to you +[5534.32 --> 5534.82] now because +[5534.82 --> 5535.80] you have +[5535.80 --> 5536.52] promised +[5536.52 --> 5537.46] us +[5537.46 --> 5538.68] slaves +[5538.68 --> 5540.52] adoption +[5540.52 --> 5541.52] as +[5541.52 --> 5541.92] sons. +[5543.34 --> 5544.08] No +[5544.08 --> 5544.52] longer +[5544.52 --> 5545.16] slaves. +[5545.66 --> 5546.16] We are +[5546.16 --> 5546.38] now +[5546.38 --> 5547.14] children +[5547.14 --> 5548.62] of God. +[5549.34 --> 5549.76] This +[5549.76 --> 5550.86] is our +[5550.86 --> 5551.30] hope. +[5551.54 --> 5551.82] You +[5551.82 --> 5552.62] are +[5552.62 --> 5553.56] our +[5553.56 --> 5554.38] hope. +[5555.84 --> 5556.34] And so +[5556.34 --> 5557.66] fill us +[5557.66 --> 5558.50] up with +[5558.50 --> 5558.82] your +[5558.82 --> 5559.30] spirit. +[5560.30 --> 5560.56] Fill +[5560.56 --> 5561.40] us up +[5561.40 --> 5561.68] to +[5561.68 --> 5562.40] overflowing +[5562.40 --> 5562.76] that we +[5562.76 --> 5563.26] might go +[5563.26 --> 5563.78] from this +[5563.78 --> 5564.14] place +[5564.14 --> 5564.94] jubilant +[5564.94 --> 5565.82] with who +[5565.82 --> 5566.32] you are +[5566.32 --> 5566.76] and what +[5566.76 --> 5567.10] you have +[5567.10 --> 5567.40] done. +[5568.82 --> 5569.30] Embolden +[5569.30 --> 5569.74] us, +[5570.08 --> 5570.40] strengthen +[5570.40 --> 5570.80] us, +[5570.94 --> 5571.60] and nourish +[5571.60 --> 5572.04] us, +[5572.22 --> 5572.64] we pray. +[5573.06 --> 5573.48] Whether we +[5573.48 --> 5573.82] are at the +[5573.82 --> 5574.56] beginning of +[5574.56 --> 5575.14] our journey +[5575.14 --> 5575.60] of faith +[5575.60 --> 5576.02] or we +[5576.02 --> 5576.60] are nearing +[5576.60 --> 5577.64] its end +[5577.64 --> 5578.16] in this +[5578.16 --> 5578.56] world, +[5579.16 --> 5579.68] strengthen +[5579.68 --> 5580.64] us for +[5580.64 --> 5581.28] the glory +[5581.28 --> 5582.12] of your +[5582.12 --> 5582.68] name, +[5582.94 --> 5583.46] we pray. +[5584.16 --> 5584.56] We pray +[5584.56 --> 5585.66] this in +[5585.66 --> 5585.96] the name +[5585.96 --> 5586.36] of Lord +[5586.36 --> 5586.70] Jesus +[5586.70 --> 5587.26] Christ, +[5587.40 --> 5587.82] our +[5587.82 --> 5588.68] brother. +[5589.78 --> 5590.24] Amen. +[5590.24 --> 5590.32] Amen. +[5590.32 --> 5590.52] Amen. +[5600.62 --> 5601.18] Why don't +[5601.18 --> 5601.92] you rise +[5601.92 --> 5602.66] up and +[5602.66 --> 5603.12] join us +[5603.12 --> 5603.58] as we +[5603.58 --> 5604.22] offer +[5604.22 --> 5604.46] these +[5604.46 --> 5604.76] words. +[5604.76 --> 5617.28] ____________ +[5617.28 --> 5640.56] You unravel me with a melody +[5640.56 --> 5647.48] You surround me with a song +[5647.48 --> 5654.58] Of deliverance from my enemy +[5654.58 --> 5661.24] Till all my fears are gone +[5661.24 --> 5667.88] I'm no longer a slave to fear +[5667.88 --> 5674.84] I am a child of God +[5674.84 --> 5681.00] I'm no longer a slave to fear +[5681.00 --> 5687.92] I am a child of God +[5697.88 --> 5703.04] From another swoon +[5703.04 --> 5706.84] You have chosen me +[5706.84 --> 5712.26] Love has called my name +[5712.26 --> 5716.22] I've been born again +[5716.22 --> 5721.18] Into your family +[5721.18 --> 5725.18] Your blood flows through my days +[5725.18 --> 5732.14] I'm no longer a slave to fear +[5732.14 --> 5738.10] I am a child of God +[5738.10 --> 5744.10] I'm no longer a slave to fear +[5744.10 --> 5751.10] I am a child of God +[5751.10 --> 5757.06] I'm no longer a slave to fear +[5757.06 --> 5763.20] I am a child of God +[5763.20 --> 5769.06] I'm no longer a slave to fear +[5769.06 --> 5776.02] I am a child of God +[5776.02 --> 5781.98] I am a child of God +[5781.98 --> 5783.82] Okay, please remain calm +[5783.82 --> 5786.44] And exit the building through these doors +[5786.44 --> 5787.40] Right over here +[5787.40 --> 5789.56] Do not exit out the back doors +[5789.56 --> 5792.84] Ushers, please take positions at these doors +[5792.84 --> 5796.46] Parents, your children are already leaving the building +[5796.46 --> 5799.72] Nursery and Children's Worship Time volunteers have them +[5799.72 --> 5803.14] Everyone, please meet at the gathering point +[5803.14 --> 5806.58] North of the playground behind the church +[5806.58 --> 5810.64] Duty elders, please go and check the education wing +[5810.64 --> 5813.12] Ensure that no one is left behind +[5813.12 --> 5816.20] Elders and deacons, once you get outside +[5816.20 --> 5818.12] Please assist those who need it +[5818.12 --> 5819.80] And gather them up together +[5819.80 --> 5823.64] Again, please remain calm +[5823.64 --> 5826.30] And head directly to the gathering point +[5826.30 --> 5829.04] North of the playground +[5829.04 --> 5831.30] Out back +[5831.30 --> 5838.62] Please gather outside +[5838.62 --> 5840.12] If this is only a drill +[5840.12 --> 5842.34] We will conclude with a blessing outside +[5842.34 --> 5853.66] Thanks, Matt +[5853.66 --> 5855.56] Sorry? +[5855.56 --> 5857.10] Yeah +[5857.10 --> 5861.56] Alright, everyone to the back +[5861.56 --> 5862.84] To the gathering point +[5862.84 --> 5863.58] Good job +[5863.58 --> 5867.42] Alright +[5867.42 --> 5869.80] Do we have people doing a walkthrough at the back there? +[5874.66 --> 5876.30] Gary, can you close those doors? +[5877.08 --> 5877.62] Thank you +[5877.62 --> 5877.68] Thank you +[5877.68 --> 5882.46] Thank you +[5887.10 --> 5887.56] Thank you +[5887.56 --> 5887.88] Thank you +[5887.88 --> 5889.78] And very much +[5890.18 --> 5890.34] Can you close the gate +[5890.34 --> 5890.72] And be shocked +[5890.72 --> 5891.28] Cost yourself +[5891.28 --> 5892.20] The name of the +[5892.20 --> 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Commissioning of the Mexico mission team + • Classis gathering + • Bible study for young adults at Josh's house + • Christianity Explored class on Wednesday + • 2020 youth event tonight +• Opening prayer and hymn: "Come all you people" +• Prayer led by Pastor Chris +• The speaker prays for God to mold them in His image through the power of the Holy Spirit. +• Creation and eternity are mentioned as part of God's nature. +• Christ is described as carrying the cross for humanity's shame, with sin weighed upon his shoulders. +• The speaker offers their heart completely to God. +• A description of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, including his death on the cross and resurrection. +• Confession of sin before God and one another. +• Thanksgiving and praise for Christ as Emmanuel, the rescue for sinners and Lord of all. +• Reflections on the love of Christ, including his sacrifice, redemption, and salvation. +• A team of 10 church members is traveling to Mexico +• The team will work with Mission Juiceroum Christiane, a local church community +• Focus on kids ministry, where children evangelize to adults and drive growth +• Also focus on youth program, modeled after the church's own successful youth program +• Visits to men's rehab center, women's Bible study, and other side projects +• Commissioning of the team will take place with Pastor Chris and others +• Christ's promise to his disciples that they would never be alone and that he would send his spirit to be with them +• The importance of partnering in spreading God's good news and the privilege of doing so +• A Mexico team being sent on a mission to Tijuana, Rosarito, and surrounding areas +• The church is sent to make disciples of all nations and feed the hungry +• Mission central to the church's being due to announcing the one name that saves +• Prayer over the team and laying hands on them for support and encouragement +• A community of faith and family behind the team as they go in the power of the Spirit +• Prayers for a team traveling to Mexico +• Blessing and protection for the team members and their families +• Request for God's presence and nearness in the days leading up to the trip +• Prayer for conversations, meetings, and ministry connections in Mexico +• Specific prayers for individuals on the team and their family members +• Prayer for anxiety and travel-related concerns +• Blessing of the team by invoking God's name in Jesus Christ +• Ministry administration and church operations +• M2W2 prison mentorship program and its benefits for those in prison +• Post-prison support, including the NOLA program and its services +• Bible reading and prayer, specifically from Luke 4:18 and references to Jesus' ministry +• Upcoming offerings, including one for the Budget and Langley Emanuel Refugee Sponsorship Fund +• Expressing gratitude for living in a great country, province, and city +• Thanking God for the church and community at Emanuel +• Praising the Mexico team heading to Mexico and asking for their safe trip +• Praying for those who have lost loved ones and are still mourning their death +• Asking for prayers for individuals struggling with pain or discomfort, as well as Sai Visser's treatment for lung cancer +• Praying for peace in various parts of the world, including Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, and Syria +• Offering comfort from Psalm 121 and expressing gratitude for God's watchful care +• Discussion of a burpee competition in children's worship time +• Talking about feelings and sadness, including examples of what can make someone sad +• Sharing personal ways to cope with sadness, such as cuddling with a stuffed animal or pet +• Discussion of how God can take care of people when they're feeling sad +• Series through the book of Romans +• Reading from Romans 5:1-11 +• Paul's explanation of justification by faith and its benefits +• The relationship between suffering, perseverance, character, and hope +• God's love demonstrated in Christ's death for sinners +• Discussion of salvation through God's wrath and the death of Jesus' son +• Reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ +• Opportunity to discuss deep doctrine ideas about God and His actions in the world +• Warning against staying "heady" and intellectual when discussing theology, instead emphasizing the importance of doxology (praising God) +• Connection between good theology and doxology +• The speaker is discussing Romans chapter 11 +• Paul's theology in the first 11 chapters of Romans is dense and complex +• He has been discussing God's sovereign election and predestination +• The people of Israel are a focal point of his discussion +• Chapter 11 concludes with praise for God's wisdom, knowledge, and judgments, which are unsearchable +• The speaker hopes that good theology will lead to doxology (praise) +• The importance of looking at the doctrine of justification +• Getting to a place where we understand and appreciate God's character +• Praising God with boldness and appreciation for what He has done +• Exploring biblical text, including Paul's writings on conclusions and implications +• Reviewing past lessons or studies and drawing final thoughts and insights +• Justification comes from faith and God's declaration of righteousness +• Faith is a gift, not something earned or acquired by humans +• Righteousness is not based on human actions but on God's declaration +• Justification comes through faith, which is made possible by God's grace +• Faith, justification, and righteousness are all related concepts +• Justification by faith through grace +• Peace with God and hope in His glory for believers +• Starting a journey to live under justification this morning +• Exploring the idea that this is where we're going to live today +• Discussing the banner of peace with God and hope in His glory +• The concept of peace and its relationship to anxiety and God +• A biblical reference to Philippians 4:6-7, which advises not being anxious but presenting requests to God with thanksgiving +• The idea that true peace comes from God and transcends human understanding +• Mention of a prayer service on Wednesday night +• Description of a sense of peace pervading the evening +• Reflections on shared trials and tribulations in life +• Realization that some people may be experiencing difficulties +• The speaker describes a lifetime of trauma and hardship caused by evil forces. +• The concept of peace, especially the peace of God, is discussed in relation to Romans 5. +• The speaker explains that peace with God can be subjective and dependent on one's perception of events in life. +• Justification by faith and its relation to the law +• Paul's use of the term "justification" in a legal context +• An anecdote about getting a speeding ticket as a teenager and losing demerit points +• Changes in traffic laws and regulations over time, particularly in BC +• Insurance and the implications of speeding +• Going to court and dealing with fines +• Traffic court procedures and negotiations +• Personal experiences and anecdotes related to traffic offenses +• The consequences of speeding and how to handle them in a legal setting +• The speaker had a meeting with the Crown/Prosecuting Attorney +• They asked to reduce charges and completed paperwork +• The justice system was discussed, including Officer De Silva's case +• The court found that an incident occurred on March 12 (exact date unclear) +• The speaker doesn't remember the exact details of the incidents mentioned +• Discussion of a traffic infraction and the associated fine +• Defense of the accused in a court case, specifically regarding a speeding charge +• Reference to biblical teachings on grace and its relationship to reality and legal proceedings +• Favorable disposition towards the listener through faith +• Faith as a trust in Jesus and his work, leading to justification by grace through faith +• Justification is not subjective, but rather a decree that redefines reality +• The primary agent of justification is God, who justifies through faith alone +• This understanding leads to peace with God and a shift in ontology, creating a new reality for the listener. +• The concept of being a new creation in Christ +• Wondering what the old creation is and its relationship to God's gift of peace +• The demonstration of God's love for us while we were still sinners through Jesus' death +• Understanding that being a sinner does not negate God's gift of salvation or his presence in our lives +• Recognizing that being an enemy of God can coexist with receiving his grace +• The gospel is an offense and not a justification of sin +• You will be saved from God's wrath through Jesus, but you must first be justified by Him +• Do not add to the offense of the gospel by being a jerk or thinking you can justify yourself +• Instead, recognize your sinful nature and accept God's grace +• Justification is not about crediting Jesus' righteousness to ourselves, but rather about recognizing our need for salvation +• To understand this better, read Romans 5 and see if what I'm saying adds up +• The concept of war and sin +• Disobedience to God's design and moral law +• Assuming one should do something right simply because it is thought to be so +• Acting as king or queen of one's own life domain +• God's role in the world, including being the true King and Creator +• War and its relationship to God's will +• The definition of peace with God as an objective reality +• Jesus Christ's role in achieving peace with God +• The powerlessness of humans to achieve peace on their own +• God's demonstration of love for humanity through Jesus' sacrifice +• Death of Christ for our sins +• Reconciliation to God through death of His Son +• Being saved through life of Jesus +• Needing reconciliation with God +• Reconciled to God through life and death of Jesus +• Credit given to us by Jesus' righteousness +• Born from Him, receiving His wrath +• Jesus lived the life we should have lived, died the death we deserve +• Justification by faith +• Peace with God through Jesus Christ +• Relationship with Christ and friendship with God +• Removing guilt and gaining access to justification +• The beauty of the doctrine of justification by faith +• Receiving grace despite feeling like sinners +• Choosing to live like enemies of God +• Being given life, yet still acting like sinners +• Claiming to receive a gift of grace, but not living it out +• Doing the same things as enemies of God in the world +• Change is not possible on one's own +• The way to change is through faith and the idea that behavior can be changed by God's grace +• Justification is by grace through faith, resulting in peace with God and hope in God's glory +• Hope and peace come from standing together in God's glory +• God's glory is powerful in the life of a believer +• Everything that happens is for God's glory +• All history is focused on God's glory +• Everything done by God is for His own glory +• God's work in the world is focused on His glory +• It only makes sense that everything is done for God's glory +• God's goal in history is to display His glory and bring honor, praise, and recognition of His name. +• This is achieved by making His name great among people. +• History records instances where individuals have been used by God to capture the significance of this concept. +• Examples include Jonathan Edwards and John Piper. +• The ultimate goal is already guaranteed at the end of history. +• Creation and the difference between hoping in God's glory vs common sense +• The word "hope" in English is weak and can be a desire for something to happen, but it doesn't guarantee certainty +• Christian hope isn't just a wish, but a conviction that we might come true +• Christian hope is contrasted with worldly hopes which may not lead to certainty or guarantee a future glory +• The resurrection of Jesus guarantees the future glory of God and gives us hope that our current life has meaning in it. +• Hope is closely connected to the glory of God +• Suffering produces perseverance, which leads to character and hope +• Perseverance, character, and hope are interconnected and ultimately lead to glorifying God +• Despite suffering, one can have hope because it produces perseverance and character +• The end goal is to be made new in Christ and glorify God +• Suffering and hope are interconnected +• Misunderstanding of the nature of suffering and joy in Christian theology +• C.S. Lewis' concept that some temporal suffering can be part of God's plan for ultimate glory +• The idea that suffering can become a source of future bliss, rather than being a punishment or hindrance to it +• Justification by faith alone and the believer's peace with God +• Oppression on all sides and the search for truth in the Gospel +• Trauma, hope, and guidance through history and the end of one's own life +• Doubts, struggles, hardships, and the need for solace and comfort +• Invitation to come with questions and confusions +• God's certainty and truth +• Faith can be made more real through understanding of who God is +• Jesus' offer in a real and mysterious way +• Doxology begins: praising God's name for the truth of who He is and how He has revealed Himself in the world +• Praying to God +• Coming to the table and moving through a liturgy on a screen +• Speaking parts indicated for participants +• Giving thanks to the Lord, their God +• Praising God with joy +• Gratitude for creation and making humans in God's image +• Thanksgiving for Jesus Christ and salvation +• Praise to Jesus before His suffering and crucifixion +• The Lord Jesus' sacrifice and betrayal +• The Last Supper and the meaning of the bread and cup +• The New Covenant in Christ's blood +• Remembrance and proclamation of Christ's death and resurrection +• Faith, death, and resurrection of Christ +• Church as family, prepared by God for all who love and trust Him +• Invitation to come to the table +• Description of people with faith and many questions +• Invitation for those who have been to the sacrament often +• Invitation for those who have not received the sacrament in a long time +• Invitation for those who are trying to follow Jesus but have failed +• Announcement that Jesus Christ is risen +• The bread and juice are being served +• The body of Christ is given for everyone +• The blood of Christ is shed for everyone +• The worship team will lead in the supper +• Volunteers and elders are helping to serve +• Those unable to come to the front can participate in the supper by indicating to the usher +• The body of Christ being given for them +• Praying together during a service +• Yellow name tags to meet and pray with others in the foyer +• The blood of Christ being shed for them +• Eating and remembering the sacrifice of Christ's blood +• Showing love like a shadow, and believing +• The promise of forgiveness at the cross +• Sharing in the bread and sacrifice as a sign of peace around God's table +• Reflection on Christ's suffering and sacrifice for humanity's salvation +• Expression of gratitude and faith in response to God's love and mercy +• Seeking closeness with God, comfort from the Holy Spirit, and healing through prayer +• Prayer for spiritual saturation and healing +• The power of the blood of Jesus to wash away sin and make whole +• The preciousness of Christ's blood as a fount of forgiveness +• Love for Jesus, expressed through surrender of sin and gratitude for salvation +• Call to action for fellowship and connection after service +• Worshiping and singing to God's holy name +• Expressing gratitude and praise for life and its blessings +• Reflection on mortality and the passing of time +• Commitment to worshiping God even in difficult circumstances +• Repeating phrases of worship and gratitude throughout the conversation +• Final expressions of thanks \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - 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And just wait, no, don't do that, +[429.36 --> 431.90] because I'll probably be the one talking at that point, right? Yeah, I don't know. +[433.40 --> 437.72] Welcome to worship. We are excited that you are here. My name is Chris. I'm one of the pastors +[437.72 --> 444.72] here at Langley Emanuel, and it is my privilege, along with a few others, to lead in our shared +[444.72 --> 449.86] worship this morning. This morning is a special service. Not only do we have a chance to celebrate +[449.86 --> 455.84] Lord's Supper together, but we are going to be commissioning our team to the Mexico mission. +[456.16 --> 462.84] They leave on Saturday of this coming week. And so if you're visiting to support them, thank you for +[462.84 --> 468.22] being here. If you came early this morning and had pancake breakfast, thank you for that and +[468.22 --> 473.20] participating in that. It was great to see so many people out and sharing a meal before our worship +[473.20 --> 477.48] together. Before we begin, we have a couple announcements to make, and so I'm going to +[477.48 --> 485.08] invite Josh to come up. And as Josh is on his way up, I just want to start by saying a huge thank you +[485.08 --> 493.46] to everyone who helped this past Tuesday and Wednesday with Classis. And so Classis is the +[493.46 --> 499.48] regional gathering of Christian Reformed churches here in sort of the Fraser Valley and up into +[499.48 --> 506.90] the south part of the interior. Anyway, we gathered for a day and a half of meetings here, and that was +[506.90 --> 512.52] an incredible joy in part because of all of your work in volunteering and in pulling that together. +[513.38 --> 519.30] And Dolores Vartstra was a champion in the midst of all of that. She did amazing things. +[522.74 --> 525.38] However, if I don't see Dolores, she's still recovering. +[526.50 --> 528.02] Yeah, still recovering. +[528.02 --> 534.26] But we are indeed grateful for all of you and for the way that we came together in providing for that. +[534.82 --> 535.94] Thank you. Thank you. +[541.62 --> 542.02] Hello? +[544.34 --> 545.46] Sorry, that surprised me too. +[546.66 --> 550.92] So, for the young adults, just wanted to remind you that the Bible study is today, an hour after church, +[551.14 --> 552.50] at my house. Thanks. +[552.50 --> 555.70] Thank you. +[557.38 --> 562.98] In case you didn't get that, there's a Bible study at Josh's house. If you're a young adult or young adult-ish, +[563.46 --> 564.90] grab him. He'll give you details. +[566.34 --> 574.34] I do also want to just mention this week coming, we are having Christianity Explored class on Wednesday. +[574.34 --> 580.02] We meet here at 7 p.m. If that's something you're interested in, grab me. That's a course, really, +[580.18 --> 587.62] for people who are new to faith or who are returning to faith after years away. Just an introduction to what it means to be +[587.62 --> 592.68] Christian. We encourage you to come and to bring someone with whom you have been talking about faith. +[593.46 --> 597.30] As well, there's 2020 tonight. That's for the youth. +[597.30 --> 602.26] If you have any questions about what that looks like, you can grab Pastor Kevin and he will answer those. +[604.42 --> 612.76] Let's stop there. Let's stand as we are welcomed in God's presence with his greeting and by his grace. +[614.58 --> 618.36] Receive the greeting of God as we worship him this morning. +[618.36 --> 628.60] grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, his Son, and our Savior, +[629.28 --> 632.96] through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. +[635.90 --> 642.64] You may greet those around you. Take a moment and say hello. Give, pass the peace. +[642.64 --> 662.00] Thank you. +[665.76 --> 667.66] Thank you. +[667.68 --> 668.16] Fit. +[668.16 --> 668.36] Thank you. +[668.36 --> 669.44] Hi, Linda. +[669.44 --> 669.72] Bye. +[669.72 --> 669.76] Bye. +[670.14 --> 670.24] ... +[670.24 --> 671.84] Do you want to join us? +[671.84 --> 695.66] Come all you people, come and praise your Maker. +[695.66 --> 700.40] Come all you people, come and praise your Maker. +[700.40 --> 705.08] Come all you people, come and praise your Maker. +[705.52 --> 708.50] Come now and worship the Lord. +[709.74 --> 714.50] Come all you people, come and praise your Savior. +[714.50 --> 719.26] Come all you people, come and praise your Savior. +[723.36 --> 728.10] Come now and worship the Lord. +[728.10 --> 742.10] Come all you people, come and praise the Spirit. +[742.10 --> 747.10] Come now and worship the Lord. +[747.10 --> 761.10] Come all you people, come and praise your Maker. +[761.10 --> 766.10] Come now and worship the Lord. +[766.10 --> 772.10] Come now and worship the Lord. +[772.10 --> 776.10] Please bow with me in prayer. +[776.10 --> 781.10] Lord God, we gather in this place not because we're deserving of your love +[781.10 --> 785.10] and not because we've lived faithfully before your face. +[785.10 --> 788.10] We gather here because you've called us. +[788.10 --> 791.10] You loved us before we could love you. +[791.10 --> 793.10] You've given your Son for our salvation. +[793.10 --> 800.10] And for this we join all creation in blessing you and praising you and thanking you. +[800.10 --> 806.10] Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty, you are great and greatly to be praised. +[806.10 --> 811.10] As we offer our praise, we long for you to mold us in the image of your Son, +[811.10 --> 816.10] whose death and resurrection give us hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit. +[816.10 --> 817.10] Amen. +[817.10 --> 824.10] You stood before creation, eternal life, +[824.10 --> 832.10] you stood before creation, eternal life, +[832.10 --> 838.10] you stood before creation, +[838.10 --> 853.10] eternity in your hand, +[853.10 --> 863.10] you spoke the earth into motion, my soul now to stand. +[863.10 --> 866.10] You stood before my failure, +[866.10 --> 869.10] you stood before my failure, +[869.10 --> 874.10] and carried the cross for my shame. +[874.10 --> 884.10] My sin weighed upon your shoulders, my soul now to stand. +[884.10 --> 890.10] So what can I say? +[890.10 --> 895.10] And what can I do? +[895.10 --> 901.10] But offer this heart, O God, +[901.10 --> 906.10] completely to you. +[906.10 --> 910.66] consider you how tohetically sensitive +[911.10 --> 912.10] semen, +[912.10 --> 913.10] œ sarong, +[913.10 --> 919.30] ful +[920.10 --> 922.10] e +[922.10 --> 935.10] o +[935.10 --> 940.78] and what can i do +[940.78 --> 946.38] but offer this heart oh god +[946.38 --> 950.54] completely +[952.06 --> 955.74] so what can i say +[957.82 --> 961.42] and what can i do +[961.42 --> 968.46] but offer this heart oh god +[969.02 --> 975.02] completely +[982.30 --> 988.38] so i'll stand with arms high and heart abandoned +[988.38 --> 995.42] in awe of the one who gave it all and i'll stand +[995.42 --> 1003.42] my soul lord to you surrendered all i am is yours +[1003.42 --> 1010.46] so i'll stand with arms high and heart abandoned +[1010.46 --> 1024.46] in awe of the one who gave it all and i'll stand my soul lord to you surrendered all i am is yours +[1024.46 --> 1031.50] all i am is yours +[1031.50 --> 1044.54] all i am is yours +[1044.54 --> 1049.02] the proof of god's amazing love is this +[1051.18 --> 1054.06] while we were sinners christ died for us +[1056.22 --> 1063.34] let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness so that we may receive mercy and find +[1063.34 --> 1068.62] grace to help in time of need trusting in god's faithfulness and compassion +[1070.94 --> 1084.38] let's confess our sin before god and one another in silent prayer +[1084.38 --> 1111.98] so +[1111.98 --> 1141.96] Thank you. +[1141.98 --> 1171.96] Thank you. +[1171.98 --> 1173.98] Thank you. +[1201.98 --> 1227.98] Emmanuel, the rescue for sinners, the ransom from heaven, Jesus Messiah, Lord of all. +[1227.98 --> 1240.40] His body the bread, His blood the wine, broken and poured out all for love. +[1240.40 --> 1246.40] And the whole earth trembled and the veil was torn. +[1246.40 --> 1250.40] Love so amazing. +[1252.40 --> 1255.40] Love so amazing. +[1255.40 --> 1285.40] +[1285.40 --> 1287.40] Amen. +[1287.40 --> 1289.40] Amen. +[1289.40 --> 1319.40] +[1319.40 --> 1349.40] +[1349.40 --> 1379.40] +[1379.40 --> 1409.40] +[1409.40 --> 1411.40] Amen. +[1411.40 --> 1413.40] Amen. +[1413.40 --> 1415.40] Amen. +[1415.40 --> 1417.40] Amen. +[1417.40 --> 1419.40] Amen. +[1419.40 --> 1421.40] Amen. +[1421.40 --> 1422.40] Amen. +[1422.40 --> 1423.40] Amen. +[1423.40 --> 1425.40] Amen. +[1425.40 --> 1427.84] who had no sin to be sin for us, +[1428.20 --> 1432.30] so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. +[1432.30 --> 1458.52] In Christ alone my hope is found, +[1458.52 --> 1462.86] he is my light, my strength, my song, +[1463.32 --> 1467.92] this cornerstone, this solid ground, +[1468.38 --> 1472.26] firm through the fiercest drought and storm. +[1472.74 --> 1476.52] What heights of love, what depths of peace, +[1477.46 --> 1481.82] when fears are stilled, when strivings cease, +[1482.30 --> 1486.94] my comforter, my all in all, +[1486.94 --> 1492.34] here in the love of Christ I stand. +[1500.74 --> 1506.22] In Christ alone, who took on flesh, +[1506.68 --> 1509.94] fullness of God in helpless babe, +[1509.94 --> 1514.66] this gift of love and righteousness, +[1515.98 --> 1519.98] scorned by the ones he came to save, +[1520.42 --> 1523.94] till on that cross as Jesus died, +[1525.10 --> 1528.72] the wrath of God was satisfied, +[1529.72 --> 1534.16] for every sin on him was laid, +[1534.16 --> 1539.66] here in the death of Christ I live. +[1547.56 --> 1553.24] There in the ground his body lay, +[1553.76 --> 1557.90] light of the world by darkness slain, +[1557.90 --> 1562.90] then bursting forth in glorious day, +[1563.30 --> 1567.22] up from the grave he rose again, +[1567.72 --> 1571.46] and as he stands in victory, +[1572.50 --> 1576.72] sin's curse has lost its grip on me, +[1577.20 --> 1581.78] for I am his and he is mine, +[1581.78 --> 1587.06] bought with the precious blood of Christ. +[1595.56 --> 1601.06] No guilt in life, no fear in death, +[1601.18 --> 1605.50] this is the power of Christ in me. +[1605.50 --> 1610.66] From life's first cry to final breath, +[1611.10 --> 1614.42] Jesus commands my destiny. +[1615.52 --> 1619.88] No power of hell, no scheme of man, +[1620.30 --> 1624.62] can ever pluck me from his hand, +[1625.06 --> 1629.68] till he returns or calls me home, +[1630.08 --> 1633.50] here in the power of Christ I stand. +[1633.50 --> 1658.34] I invite you to be seated. +[1663.50 --> 1666.26] In just under one week, +[1666.42 --> 1668.98] a team of 10 members of this church, +[1669.10 --> 1672.96] who range from the age of 2 to older than 2, +[1673.10 --> 1674.82] are heading down to Mexico, +[1675.44 --> 1676.98] and we are going to take a moment right now +[1676.98 --> 1677.74] to commission them. +[1677.80 --> 1680.36] So I'm going to invite Brandon Muller forward. +[1681.04 --> 1683.90] He is one of the leaders heading on this trip, +[1683.98 --> 1685.18] and kind of the point person, +[1685.30 --> 1686.82] and so he is going to share a little bit +[1686.82 --> 1688.16] about some of the people +[1688.16 --> 1689.74] that they are going to be visiting down there, +[1689.74 --> 1692.18] and some of the places they're going to be going. +[1693.50 --> 1694.50] Good morning. +[1695.04 --> 1698.04] So yeah, I don't know if there's photos or not, +[1698.10 --> 1698.52] but anyways, +[1699.10 --> 1701.46] we'll be working kind of with the same people +[1701.46 --> 1703.82] we generally do year after year after year. +[1704.00 --> 1705.02] That is the goal of the trip, +[1705.08 --> 1707.18] is to keep building the same relationships +[1707.18 --> 1709.16] and expanding those and helping them in their mission. +[1709.76 --> 1712.40] So we'll be working with Mission Juiceroum Christiane, +[1712.40 --> 1717.78] which is Pastor Abelino, Maria, Erica, Leandro, +[1718.78 --> 1720.10] their whole church community. +[1720.88 --> 1722.18] With them, we'll be helping with, +[1722.28 --> 1723.78] a big thing with them is their kids ministry, +[1723.88 --> 1724.66] as well as their youth, +[1724.70 --> 1726.38] will be the focuses of this year again. +[1727.08 --> 1729.92] The kids ministry is how they evangelize to the adults, +[1730.00 --> 1731.82] because the kids bring the adults to the church, +[1731.88 --> 1734.08] and that's their kind of plan of growth, +[1734.16 --> 1734.94] which has, you know, +[1734.98 --> 1737.24] showed huge results over the years. +[1737.24 --> 1738.46] But the other one is youth. +[1738.58 --> 1740.54] I mean, their youth struggle with the same issues ours do, +[1741.06 --> 1745.16] but maybe a little bit more easier to fall to the wrong side +[1745.16 --> 1747.08] and leave the church and kind of be more worldly. +[1747.64 --> 1749.66] So they're trying to model their youth program +[1749.66 --> 1752.40] after how Kevin Lobert has modeled our youth program. +[1753.00 --> 1754.76] So we just often spend a couple nights with them +[1754.76 --> 1755.40] and days with them +[1755.40 --> 1757.88] and just kind of teaching them how the 2020 works, +[1758.02 --> 1759.66] kind of getting their youth behind it +[1759.66 --> 1762.18] and involved in it by just our youth talking +[1762.18 --> 1763.72] like we do with our 2020s, +[1764.34 --> 1766.22] doing Bible lessons with them and stuff like that, +[1766.22 --> 1768.98] and just trying to strengthen that, you know, middle ground, +[1769.14 --> 1770.54] that jump between the kids +[1770.54 --> 1772.32] that are really excited about the church and God +[1772.32 --> 1774.94] and the, you know, community and the adults +[1774.94 --> 1775.68] where they kind of, again, +[1775.72 --> 1777.40] understand the responsibility of it. +[1777.86 --> 1779.68] Just trying to focus on that youth stuff. +[1779.88 --> 1780.98] So we're working with them, +[1781.04 --> 1782.56] and then, of course, Jody and Ariel as well. +[1783.22 --> 1784.88] We'll be doing a couple things with them this year. +[1784.98 --> 1787.40] We always go visit their men's rehab, +[1788.12 --> 1789.24] the halfway house kind of thing. +[1789.52 --> 1790.60] So we'll be visiting that +[1790.60 --> 1792.54] and just kind of talking with the people there, +[1792.62 --> 1794.46] hearing their stories, sharing our stories, +[1794.46 --> 1796.94] and we often share a nice, cool dinner with them. +[1798.00 --> 1801.04] And then we'll also be going to Jody Works +[1801.04 --> 1803.64] slash runs a woman's Bible study +[1803.64 --> 1805.02] for the church down there +[1805.02 --> 1808.02] that's huge and grows huge every year, +[1808.06 --> 1808.88] and it always surprises us, +[1808.88 --> 1810.42] and we'll be kind of working with that as well. +[1810.86 --> 1812.70] And then there might be some other side projects, of course, +[1812.80 --> 1814.78] but it's Mexico slash Flexico, +[1814.88 --> 1816.50] which means we never really know what's going to happen. +[1816.50 --> 1819.32] But those are kind of our major ministries. +[1824.82 --> 1825.40] All right. +[1825.50 --> 1827.48] So Pastor Chris and I are going to lead this team +[1827.48 --> 1829.94] in a little bit of a commissioning. +[1830.54 --> 1831.48] Before we do that, +[1831.92 --> 1833.16] well, actually, we're going to start +[1833.16 --> 1836.54] by reading a bit of a liturgy here. +[1836.88 --> 1840.44] So Pastor Chris is going to just communicate +[1840.44 --> 1841.66] with Brandon off to the side. +[1841.72 --> 1842.50] No one look over there. +[1842.58 --> 1843.44] Everybody look up here. +[1843.58 --> 1845.04] That way he can do this in quiet, +[1845.04 --> 1846.02] and there we go. +[1846.36 --> 1848.80] So our God is a sending God. +[1849.34 --> 1851.18] He sent Abram to a land he didn't know +[1851.18 --> 1853.42] and promised him a future he couldn't see. +[1853.90 --> 1857.10] He sent Moses to stand up against the Pharaoh +[1857.10 --> 1859.68] and cry out for the release of the oppressed people. +[1860.12 --> 1862.42] He sent Samuel to find the next king +[1862.42 --> 1865.48] in the unexpected youngest son named David. +[1866.00 --> 1867.96] He sent Jonah, even though he fled, +[1868.06 --> 1870.32] to preach the good news of repentance and forgiveness. +[1870.84 --> 1873.80] And he sent his son into the world to redeem us. +[1873.80 --> 1878.10] And Jesus sends his disciples down to you and I. +[1878.76 --> 1880.48] He sends us out as missionaries +[1880.48 --> 1882.40] and ambassadors of his reconciliation. +[1886.66 --> 1887.42] Disciples. +[1888.08 --> 1889.40] Christ promised his disciples +[1889.40 --> 1891.48] that they would never be alone. +[1892.16 --> 1895.10] He would send his spirit to be with them. +[1895.94 --> 1898.12] This promise applies to those +[1898.12 --> 1900.78] whose ministry is in familiar places +[1900.78 --> 1904.28] and those who travel far to new settings +[1904.28 --> 1907.18] for a long duration or for a shorter time. +[1908.30 --> 1910.72] Today, we rejoice in the calling +[1910.72 --> 1912.64] and the blessing of God. +[1913.28 --> 1914.82] God blesses us with salvation +[1914.82 --> 1916.86] and then blesses us with the privilege +[1916.86 --> 1921.00] of partnering in spreading his good news. +[1921.00 --> 1925.98] I would love to invite this Mexico team forward now. +[1926.06 --> 1927.74] So if you're heading down to Tijuana +[1927.74 --> 1929.58] in six days or so, +[1929.86 --> 1930.82] can you come up right now? +[1930.88 --> 1932.82] We're going to kind of stand up in the front here +[1932.82 --> 1933.74] in front of this chair. +[1934.30 --> 1936.34] And you can make your way up here +[1936.34 --> 1938.06] at this moment. +[1938.06 --> 1949.04] There's two Hubert's missing +[1949.04 --> 1950.08] and a Joey missing +[1950.08 --> 1951.72] and a Hayden missing. +[1952.14 --> 1952.58] Right? +[1952.74 --> 1953.68] So that would be the ten. +[1954.36 --> 1955.96] So here is your team, +[1956.12 --> 1958.44] short, three youth and one small child. +[1960.78 --> 1962.06] Following the apostles, +[1962.32 --> 1963.86] the church is sent. +[1964.34 --> 1965.78] You, Mexico team, +[1965.86 --> 1967.64] are sent with the gospel of the kingdom +[1967.64 --> 1969.46] to make disciples of all nations, +[1969.90 --> 1970.68] to feed the hungry +[1970.68 --> 1972.26] and to proclaim the assurance +[1972.26 --> 1973.72] that in the name of Christ +[1973.72 --> 1975.02] there is forgiveness of sin +[1975.02 --> 1976.66] and a new life for all +[1976.66 --> 1977.80] who repent and believe. +[1977.90 --> 1980.16] And that charges for all of us as a church. +[1980.66 --> 1982.28] In a world estranged from God +[1982.28 --> 1984.54] where millions face confusing choices, +[1985.10 --> 1987.64] this mission is central to our being. +[1987.64 --> 1990.58] For we announce the one name that saves. +[1992.06 --> 1995.00] You, now go to Tijuana and Rosarito +[1995.00 --> 1996.52] and the extending area there, +[1996.52 --> 1997.98] Mexico in that mission, +[1998.12 --> 1999.24] with that gospel, +[1999.64 --> 2001.18] in the power of the Spirit. +[2001.98 --> 2003.02] May God bless you +[2003.02 --> 2004.24] and all your work +[2004.24 --> 2005.20] and relationship building. +[2005.62 --> 2007.06] And may you see the labor, +[2007.20 --> 2008.56] your labor in the Lord +[2008.56 --> 2009.74] is not in vain. +[2011.62 --> 2013.16] We're going to pray over them +[2013.16 --> 2014.76] and we're going to do so +[2014.76 --> 2016.68] by inviting family +[2016.68 --> 2017.90] and elders, +[2018.78 --> 2019.08] friends, +[2019.26 --> 2019.82] youth leaders, +[2020.30 --> 2021.34] whoever is moved, +[2021.50 --> 2022.30] to come up +[2022.30 --> 2023.34] and join them here, +[2023.34 --> 2024.74] lay hands on them +[2024.74 --> 2026.68] and send them out. +[2026.76 --> 2027.60] So we're going to ask you guys +[2027.60 --> 2029.60] just move kind of into the middle there, +[2030.66 --> 2031.54] across the front. +[2031.62 --> 2032.44] If you are family +[2032.44 --> 2034.32] or elders, +[2034.46 --> 2035.74] I encourage you to come forward +[2035.74 --> 2036.64] and find someone, +[2036.74 --> 2037.28] youth leaders, +[2037.68 --> 2039.02] I encourage you to come forward, +[2039.50 --> 2040.12] find someone, +[2040.38 --> 2042.40] lay your hands on them +[2042.40 --> 2043.34] during this time. +[2045.32 --> 2047.10] If you are so moved, +[2047.28 --> 2048.50] you may stay in your seats +[2048.50 --> 2049.98] and then just hold your hand out +[2049.98 --> 2051.10] as a sign also +[2051.10 --> 2052.86] of laying your hand on them +[2052.86 --> 2053.76] and supporting them. +[2055.60 --> 2057.12] This turns into +[2057.12 --> 2058.86] a really beautiful picture +[2058.86 --> 2059.84] for us +[2059.84 --> 2062.14] of the kind of support +[2062.14 --> 2062.96] and encouragement +[2062.96 --> 2065.68] that these members go with. +[2065.80 --> 2066.96] There is a whole community +[2066.96 --> 2068.18] of faith and family +[2068.18 --> 2069.08] behind them +[2069.08 --> 2070.10] as they go +[2070.10 --> 2071.62] in the power of the Spirit. +[2072.04 --> 2074.48] And so we pray for you today. +[2074.78 --> 2076.44] We pray this blessing on you +[2076.44 --> 2077.50] as you go. +[2077.50 --> 2082.94] Holy God, +[2083.72 --> 2085.78] we know that you are +[2085.78 --> 2087.52] a sending God. +[2088.90 --> 2090.50] Throughout the history +[2090.50 --> 2091.72] of salvation, +[2092.20 --> 2093.38] your work in the world +[2093.38 --> 2094.12] has been accomplished +[2094.12 --> 2095.40] by people you sent +[2095.40 --> 2096.78] into new, +[2097.24 --> 2097.68] strange, +[2097.86 --> 2099.34] and exciting places. +[2100.72 --> 2102.64] And we pray for this team +[2102.64 --> 2104.38] that you are now sending. +[2104.38 --> 2106.76] We thank you, +[2106.84 --> 2107.14] Lord God, +[2107.18 --> 2107.82] for the promise +[2107.82 --> 2109.02] that as you send, +[2109.22 --> 2110.20] you also go. +[2111.34 --> 2112.36] You go with them +[2112.36 --> 2113.62] in the power of the Spirit. +[2114.46 --> 2115.66] And so fill them +[2115.66 --> 2116.62] with your Spirit. +[2117.10 --> 2117.78] Fill them +[2117.78 --> 2119.20] with Holy Spirit power. +[2119.76 --> 2120.44] Fill them +[2120.44 --> 2122.22] with a deep sense +[2122.22 --> 2123.64] and experience +[2123.64 --> 2125.00] of your nearness +[2125.00 --> 2126.18] in the days +[2126.18 --> 2127.34] and weeks to come. +[2128.26 --> 2129.40] For the conversations +[2129.40 --> 2130.92] they are about to have, +[2131.04 --> 2131.48] Lord God, +[2131.54 --> 2132.52] we pray your blessing. +[2132.52 --> 2134.04] for the people +[2134.04 --> 2135.54] that they are about to meet, +[2135.66 --> 2137.12] we pray your blessing. +[2138.22 --> 2139.18] For the ministries +[2139.18 --> 2140.04] and the individuals +[2140.04 --> 2141.24] that they will connect with +[2141.24 --> 2141.92] in Mexico, +[2142.34 --> 2143.54] we pray your blessing. +[2144.56 --> 2146.68] We pray for Abelino +[2146.68 --> 2147.54] and Maria. +[2147.80 --> 2149.34] We pray for Alejandro +[2149.34 --> 2149.92] and Abel. +[2150.08 --> 2151.14] We pray for Erica +[2151.14 --> 2152.74] and for all of the youth +[2152.74 --> 2155.20] that they will connect with +[2155.20 --> 2155.96] and that they will do +[2155.96 --> 2157.32] ministry with. +[2157.32 --> 2159.16] We pray, Lord God, +[2159.22 --> 2159.72] for Jody +[2159.72 --> 2160.78] and for Uriel +[2160.78 --> 2161.92] and for their family. +[2162.08 --> 2163.36] We pray for the men +[2163.36 --> 2164.46] who live in their home. +[2164.64 --> 2165.52] We pray, Lord God, +[2165.96 --> 2166.86] preach the gospel +[2166.86 --> 2168.16] boldly into their hearts +[2168.16 --> 2170.08] and transform their lives +[2170.08 --> 2170.80] by the truth +[2170.80 --> 2172.46] of the Lord Jesus Christ. +[2173.96 --> 2174.86] We pray, God, +[2174.92 --> 2175.44] for all those +[2175.44 --> 2176.12] who come alongside +[2176.12 --> 2176.90] this team +[2176.90 --> 2177.86] as translators, +[2178.02 --> 2179.28] as helpers, +[2179.36 --> 2180.98] as facilitators. +[2181.10 --> 2181.96] We think of the Stretkas +[2181.96 --> 2182.76] and the Fruins +[2182.76 --> 2184.22] and the so many others +[2184.22 --> 2185.74] with whom they will connect +[2185.74 --> 2187.32] and spend the week. +[2187.44 --> 2189.70] We pray a blessing on them. +[2191.72 --> 2192.58] And Lord God, +[2192.66 --> 2194.62] as this team now goes +[2194.62 --> 2196.36] with whatever anxiety +[2196.36 --> 2197.22] they may have +[2197.22 --> 2197.92] about travel +[2197.92 --> 2199.84] or about being in Tijuana, +[2200.04 --> 2200.86] whatever anxieties +[2200.86 --> 2202.06] their parents may have +[2202.06 --> 2203.04] about doing the same +[2203.04 --> 2204.14] or their family may have +[2204.14 --> 2205.18] about doing that, +[2205.24 --> 2206.02] we pray, Lord God, +[2206.06 --> 2206.78] that they would go +[2206.78 --> 2207.94] in the confidence +[2207.94 --> 2209.52] that you are near them. +[2209.60 --> 2210.52] And so, Lord God, +[2210.58 --> 2212.12] in the name of Jesus Christ, +[2212.12 --> 2213.56] bless them +[2213.56 --> 2214.76] and keep them. +[2215.64 --> 2216.56] Make your face +[2216.56 --> 2217.70] to shine upon them +[2217.70 --> 2219.94] and be gracious to them. +[2221.02 --> 2221.98] Turn your face +[2221.98 --> 2222.60] toward them +[2222.60 --> 2223.56] and give them +[2223.56 --> 2224.60] your peace, +[2224.86 --> 2225.28] we pray, +[2225.56 --> 2226.54] in Jesus' name. +[2227.10 --> 2228.00] All God's people said, +[2228.72 --> 2229.28] Amen. +[2232.48 --> 2233.56] As you have seen, +[2233.72 --> 2235.24] those who are going +[2235.24 --> 2236.32] on this trip up front +[2236.32 --> 2238.38] and in the pancake breakfast +[2238.38 --> 2239.32] or the Mexico dinner, +[2239.86 --> 2240.58] I encourage you +[2240.58 --> 2241.78] following service today +[2241.78 --> 2242.94] grab one of them, +[2243.08 --> 2243.90] encourage them, +[2244.18 --> 2245.22] connect with them +[2245.22 --> 2247.64] and see what it is +[2247.64 --> 2248.74] that they are excited about +[2248.74 --> 2249.82] for this trip ahead. +[2251.12 --> 2251.98] I'd like to invite +[2251.98 --> 2252.56] the deacon +[2252.56 --> 2253.84] who's going to do +[2253.84 --> 2254.90] our offering announcement +[2254.90 --> 2255.58] to the front. +[2255.94 --> 2256.32] Thanks, Imo. +[2257.18 --> 2278.98] Thank you. +[2278.98 --> 2284.74] Got it? +[2285.30 --> 2286.12] That's it. +[2286.32 --> 2286.76] That's better. +[2287.98 --> 2288.98] My name is Emo. +[2289.30 --> 2291.52] I'm a deacon here at Emanuel. +[2292.62 --> 2297.70] We continue our worship with the giving of our gifts for the budget, +[2297.70 --> 2302.42] which covers the administration and ministries of our church. +[2302.42 --> 2309.22] And the special offering this morning is for M2W2 prison mentorship. +[2310.38 --> 2314.70] Many people in prison experience isolation and loneliness. +[2315.76 --> 2323.00] An M2W2 mentor can provide a safe space for trust to grow and healing to occur. +[2323.92 --> 2327.56] Our prison mentors bring companionship, accountability, +[2327.56 --> 2333.54] and an outside perspective to folks in prison as well as prayer. +[2336.00 --> 2340.84] Post-prison support, life after prison isn't easy. +[2341.66 --> 2348.74] A 2019 study by Correctional Service Canada found that 23% of people leaving prison +[2348.74 --> 2351.26] were reconvicted after two years. +[2351.26 --> 2359.44] After five years, that number jumps to 38% and 60% for Indigenous men. +[2359.96 --> 2364.46] So they have a program called NOLA. +[2364.98 --> 2366.72] No one leaves alone. +[2367.26 --> 2373.82] Offers post-incarceration support to participants based on their needs. +[2373.82 --> 2381.02] Often, NOLA participants meet with a circle of volunteers and M2W2 staff. +[2382.02 --> 2386.90] The circle provides mentorship and practical support in five areas. +[2387.44 --> 2391.90] Housing, health, employment, education, and relationships. +[2393.06 --> 2398.80] Alternatively, participants can choose to meet with a single volunteer or staff member +[2398.80 --> 2403.76] on an as-needed basis to access support in these same areas. +[2404.84 --> 2409.82] Participants in NOLA recognize the invaluable support it has provided. +[2410.74 --> 2412.10] As one participant said, +[2412.16 --> 2417.28] you try to rebuild your life in the community and you can't do it by yourself. +[2418.18 --> 2420.62] NOLA cares and that's why it works. +[2421.24 --> 2422.72] It makes a total difference. +[2422.72 --> 2430.28] The Spirit of the Lord is on me because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. +[2431.08 --> 2436.60] He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind +[2436.60 --> 2439.40] to set the oppressed free. +[2440.16 --> 2441.64] Luke 4, verse 18. +[2442.74 --> 2449.20] Next week's offering is for the Budget and Langley Emanuel Refugee Sponsorship Fund. +[2449.20 --> 2449.26] Thank you. +[2452.72 --> 2475.56] O kneel me down again +[2475.56 --> 2480.44] Here at your feet +[2480.44 --> 2486.06] Show me how much you love +[2486.06 --> 2489.00] Humility +[2489.00 --> 2496.40] O Spirit be the star +[2496.40 --> 2500.86] That leads me to +[2500.86 --> 2506.74] The humble heart of love +[2506.74 --> 2510.42] I see in you +[2510.42 --> 2517.82] Cause you are the God of the broken +[2517.82 --> 2522.44] The friend of the weak +[2522.44 --> 2527.84] And you wash the feet of the weary +[2527.84 --> 2532.04] Embrace the ones in need +[2532.04 --> 2537.66] And I want to be like you +[2537.66 --> 2541.44] To have this heart in me +[2541.44 --> 2547.06] You are the God of the humble +[2547.06 --> 2548.94] You are the humble +[2548.94 --> 2553.00] You are the humble King +[2553.00 --> 2558.62] O kneel me down again +[2558.62 --> 2562.46] Here at your feet +[2562.46 --> 2568.08] Show me how much you love +[2568.08 --> 2568.98] Show me how much you love +[2568.98 --> 2572.08] Humanity +[2572.08 --> 2572.98] Show me how much you love +[2572.98 --> 2574.08] Humanity +[2574.08 --> 2576.02] O Spirit be the star +[2576.02 --> 2583.42] Let be the star that leads me to +[2583.42 --> 2584.04] The humble heart of the humble +[2584.04 --> 2589.04] The humble heart of love +[2589.04 --> 2589.66] I see in you +[2589.66 --> 2592.66] I see in you +[2592.66 --> 2594.66] I see in you +[2594.66 --> 2596.66] I see in you +[2596.66 --> 2599.28] You are the God of the broken +[2599.28 --> 2603.06] The friend of the weak +[2603.06 --> 2610.46] And you wash the feet of the weary +[2610.46 --> 2612.46] Embrace the ones in need +[2612.46 --> 2617.24] And I want to be like you +[2617.24 --> 2618.72] Jesus +[2618.72 --> 2622.46] To have this heart in me +[2622.46 --> 2628.44] You are the God of the humble +[2628.44 --> 2633.16] You are the humble King +[2633.16 --> 2638.40] You are the God of the humble +[2638.40 --> 2643.28] You are the humble King +[2652.46 --> 2668.98] Good morning +[2668.98 --> 2670.10] My name is Eric +[2670.10 --> 2672.24] I am one of the elders here at Emanuel +[2672.24 --> 2674.54] A little bit of a schedule change kids +[2674.54 --> 2676.60] Year up right after I do this prayer +[2676.60 --> 2678.70] We will do children's worship this morning +[2678.70 --> 2683.24] Before I do the family prayer +[2683.24 --> 2685.56] One item that we found out this morning +[2685.56 --> 2687.32] That Fran Skipper's dad +[2687.32 --> 2688.42] Passed away suddenly +[2688.42 --> 2690.70] Recently +[2690.70 --> 2691.34] Yesterday +[2691.34 --> 2691.80] Yeah +[2691.80 --> 2692.48] Friday +[2692.48 --> 2692.94] Friday +[2692.94 --> 2694.68] So our thoughts and prayers +[2694.68 --> 2695.80] Are out to you and your family +[2695.80 --> 2699.46] Join me in prayer this morning +[2699.46 --> 2702.52] Dear God +[2702.52 --> 2704.52] What a wonderful morning +[2704.52 --> 2705.92] And a day to wake up to +[2705.92 --> 2708.68] Another chance to see the beauty +[2708.68 --> 2710.68] Of this creation you have given us +[2710.68 --> 2712.80] Thank you Lord +[2712.80 --> 2714.54] For all the blessings you have given us +[2714.54 --> 2716.28] When we take a moment Lord +[2716.28 --> 2716.92] To reflect +[2716.92 --> 2718.40] We can be grateful for living +[2718.40 --> 2719.48] In this great country +[2719.48 --> 2720.56] Province and city +[2720.56 --> 2722.60] We thank you Lord +[2722.60 --> 2723.30] For this church +[2723.30 --> 2724.26] And the great community +[2724.26 --> 2725.40] We have here at Emanuel +[2725.40 --> 2727.26] Where this past week +[2727.26 --> 2728.32] We could support classes +[2728.32 --> 2729.60] Meetings and share together +[2729.60 --> 2731.40] In our Wednesday prayer service +[2731.40 --> 2733.68] We thank you Lord +[2733.68 --> 2735.06] For this Mexico team +[2735.06 --> 2736.30] That's heading off to Mexico +[2736.30 --> 2737.12] In about a week +[2737.12 --> 2738.74] We thank you for all those +[2738.74 --> 2739.72] Who are volunteering +[2739.72 --> 2741.46] And I ask that you would give them +[2741.46 --> 2742.60] A great trip +[2742.60 --> 2744.40] Where they can spread your word +[2744.40 --> 2745.58] And be a witness to you +[2745.58 --> 2747.74] But we know Lord +[2747.74 --> 2748.90] That not all is perfect +[2748.90 --> 2750.60] And that even in this family +[2750.60 --> 2751.72] Of Emanuel +[2751.72 --> 2752.68] We have concerns +[2752.68 --> 2753.88] We want to bring to you +[2753.88 --> 2755.94] We think of those among us +[2755.94 --> 2756.58] That recently +[2756.58 --> 2758.24] And over a longer period of time +[2758.24 --> 2760.28] Mourn the death of loved ones +[2760.28 --> 2760.70] And that +[2760.70 --> 2761.74] How that absence +[2761.74 --> 2762.76] In their life +[2762.76 --> 2763.72] Is always present +[2763.72 --> 2765.68] We think of those +[2765.68 --> 2766.20] In our midst +[2766.20 --> 2766.88] Who are suffering +[2766.88 --> 2767.52] From physical +[2767.52 --> 2768.86] And mental challenges +[2768.86 --> 2770.82] There are those Lord +[2770.82 --> 2772.10] Who struggle with pain +[2772.10 --> 2773.54] Or discomfort every day +[2773.54 --> 2774.86] And we want to bring +[2774.86 --> 2776.18] Their concerns to you +[2776.18 --> 2778.30] We also think of +[2778.30 --> 2778.88] Sai Visser +[2778.88 --> 2779.98] Who is also going through +[2779.98 --> 2781.16] Treatment for lung cancer +[2781.16 --> 2781.78] At this time +[2781.78 --> 2782.38] And we ask +[2782.38 --> 2783.84] For prayers for him +[2783.84 --> 2786.86] Lord as we wake up +[2786.86 --> 2787.86] To this beautiful morning +[2787.86 --> 2788.52] We are aware +[2788.52 --> 2789.78] That there is much strife +[2789.78 --> 2790.22] And pain +[2790.22 --> 2791.60] In many parts of this world +[2791.60 --> 2793.52] We pray for those in Ukraine +[2793.52 --> 2794.14] Russia +[2794.14 --> 2795.04] Turkey +[2795.04 --> 2795.82] And Syria +[2795.82 --> 2797.68] Just to name a few places +[2797.68 --> 2798.40] That are forefront +[2798.40 --> 2799.50] In the news right now +[2799.50 --> 2801.58] We pray for peace +[2801.58 --> 2802.62] And we pray for those +[2802.62 --> 2803.56] Helping hands +[2803.56 --> 2804.16] That are working +[2804.16 --> 2805.06] To help those +[2805.06 --> 2806.38] Who are in need +[2806.38 --> 2808.28] And who can offer hope +[2808.28 --> 2809.14] To these people +[2809.14 --> 2812.16] Lord we take comfort +[2812.16 --> 2812.72] In the words +[2812.72 --> 2813.74] That we read in the Bible +[2813.74 --> 2815.88] The words from Psalm 121 +[2815.88 --> 2816.96] Offer this comfort +[2816.96 --> 2819.16] I lift up my eyes +[2819.16 --> 2819.92] To the mountains +[2819.92 --> 2821.38] Where does my help +[2821.38 --> 2822.02] Come from +[2822.02 --> 2824.52] My help comes from the Lord +[2824.52 --> 2825.92] The maker of heaven and earth +[2825.92 --> 2828.04] He will not let your foot slip +[2828.04 --> 2829.88] He who watches over you +[2829.88 --> 2830.74] Will not slumber +[2830.74 --> 2832.84] He who watches over us +[2832.84 --> 2834.34] Will neither slumber nor sleep +[2834.34 --> 2836.54] The Lord watches over you +[2836.54 --> 2838.18] The Lord is your shade +[2838.18 --> 2838.98] At your right hand +[2838.98 --> 2841.12] The sun will not harm you by day +[2841.12 --> 2842.22] Nor the moon by night +[2842.22 --> 2843.84] The Lord will keep you +[2843.84 --> 2844.62] From all harm +[2844.62 --> 2846.42] He will watch over your life +[2846.42 --> 2848.12] The Lord will watch over +[2848.12 --> 2849.18] Your coming and going +[2849.18 --> 2850.76] Both now and forevermore +[2850.76 --> 2852.78] Thank you Lord +[2852.78 --> 2854.14] For these comforting words +[2854.14 --> 2855.28] As we go into the world +[2855.28 --> 2855.88] This week +[2855.88 --> 2857.14] Being lights for you +[2857.14 --> 2858.00] Amen +[2858.00 --> 2861.90] Hey children +[2861.90 --> 2862.96] Come on up +[2862.96 --> 2864.82] For some kids corner time +[2864.82 --> 2868.86] Oh that's my spot +[2868.86 --> 2869.32] I think +[2869.32 --> 2871.32] You guys gotta move out +[2871.32 --> 2871.78] Move out +[2871.78 --> 2872.46] Move out +[2872.46 --> 2879.72] How are the kids doing this morning +[2879.72 --> 2881.00] Alright +[2881.00 --> 2883.68] I wasn't here last week +[2883.68 --> 2884.64] But I heard you guys +[2884.64 --> 2885.56] Had a little bit of fun +[2885.56 --> 2887.22] Talking about perseverance +[2887.22 --> 2888.44] Does anybody remember +[2888.44 --> 2889.28] That lesson that +[2889.28 --> 2891.00] Mrs. Lobert was teaching you about +[2891.00 --> 2891.70] I wonder if +[2891.70 --> 2892.58] Did you guys do some +[2892.58 --> 2893.36] Fun activity +[2893.36 --> 2893.86] That I think +[2893.86 --> 2894.90] I kind of would like +[2894.90 --> 2895.58] To be part of +[2895.58 --> 2896.12] What was it +[2896.12 --> 2896.78] What were you doing +[2896.78 --> 2899.00] Burpee competition +[2899.00 --> 2901.02] Alright +[2901.02 --> 2902.20] How did it go +[2902.20 --> 2903.50] Right on +[2903.50 --> 2904.86] Awesome +[2904.86 --> 2906.58] I like doing that +[2906.58 --> 2907.22] Kind of stuff too +[2907.22 --> 2907.96] So maybe you and me +[2907.96 --> 2908.84] Are gonna go at it later +[2908.84 --> 2909.62] How do you feel +[2909.62 --> 2910.00] Yeah +[2910.00 --> 2911.98] Today we're gonna talk +[2911.98 --> 2912.96] About something different +[2912.96 --> 2914.58] In children's worship time +[2914.58 --> 2915.56] Have any of you guys +[2915.56 --> 2917.02] Ever been sad before +[2917.02 --> 2917.60] Yeah +[2917.60 --> 2918.20] Yeah +[2918.20 --> 2919.00] Like maybe +[2919.00 --> 2919.98] Let me give me some examples +[2919.98 --> 2921.04] Like maybe like a +[2921.04 --> 2923.44] Pet is sick +[2923.44 --> 2924.38] Or someone +[2924.38 --> 2925.92] A friend of yours is sick +[2925.92 --> 2927.20] Or somebody's mean to you +[2927.20 --> 2928.38] You're sad +[2928.38 --> 2929.10] Or somebody maybe +[2929.10 --> 2929.96] Passes away +[2929.96 --> 2930.86] That could be too +[2930.86 --> 2932.80] What do you do +[2932.80 --> 2933.74] When you're sad +[2933.74 --> 2934.76] What are some things you do +[2934.76 --> 2935.80] Does anybody got an idea +[2935.80 --> 2936.06] For me +[2936.06 --> 2936.46] What do you do +[2936.46 --> 2936.98] When you're sad +[2936.98 --> 2940.72] Sometimes cry +[2940.72 --> 2941.44] What do you do +[2941.44 --> 2941.96] When you're sad +[2941.96 --> 2946.66] Sometimes you get mad +[2946.66 --> 2946.98] Yeah +[2946.98 --> 2947.78] What do you do +[2947.78 --> 2948.02] When you're +[2948.02 --> 2949.36] What's that +[2949.36 --> 2951.18] You fuss +[2951.18 --> 2952.04] Yeah +[2952.04 --> 2953.68] You get +[2953.68 --> 2954.54] Very angry +[2954.54 --> 2955.32] Well sometimes +[2955.32 --> 2956.24] Some people like +[2956.24 --> 2956.96] Like to cuddle +[2956.96 --> 2957.60] With their mom +[2957.60 --> 2958.28] Or their dad +[2958.28 --> 2959.76] Or maybe have a pet +[2959.76 --> 2960.62] That you like to cuddle +[2960.62 --> 2960.82] With +[2960.82 --> 2961.58] Some people maybe +[2961.58 --> 2962.76] Have like a stuffed animal +[2962.76 --> 2964.12] That you like to cuddle +[2964.12 --> 2964.72] With when you're feeling +[2964.72 --> 2965.34] Kind of sad +[2965.34 --> 2968.02] Can I share with you guys +[2968.02 --> 2969.18] A little secret about me +[2969.18 --> 2971.20] You're not gonna tell +[2971.20 --> 2971.78] Anybody are you +[2971.78 --> 2974.50] Well when I'm sad +[2974.50 --> 2977.78] I have this little sheep +[2977.78 --> 2979.14] That I like to cuddle up +[2979.14 --> 2979.90] With in bed +[2979.90 --> 2980.96] Does anybody have one +[2980.96 --> 2981.40] Of these +[2981.40 --> 2982.14] That they like +[2982.14 --> 2982.80] You got one +[2982.80 --> 2983.22] You got a little +[2983.22 --> 2984.00] Stuffed animal +[2984.00 --> 2985.02] So you and me +[2985.02 --> 2985.60] Are kind of similar +[2985.60 --> 2985.92] That way +[2985.92 --> 2986.86] You got one of these too +[2986.86 --> 2988.50] Okay this is kind of +[2988.50 --> 2989.26] A personal thing +[2989.26 --> 2990.08] So I just don't really +[2990.08 --> 2990.60] Want you guys +[2990.60 --> 2991.36] Telling anybody +[2991.36 --> 2992.38] About this little sheep +[2992.38 --> 2992.70] Of mine +[2992.70 --> 2993.28] You got that +[2993.28 --> 2998.10] Okay +[2998.10 --> 2999.92] We're gonna do the blessing +[2999.92 --> 3000.52] And then we're gonna +[3000.52 --> 3002.16] Go in the back room there +[3002.16 --> 3003.28] We're gonna talk more +[3003.28 --> 3005.06] About how God +[3005.06 --> 3005.88] Can take care of us +[3005.88 --> 3006.54] When we're sad +[3006.54 --> 3008.28] Everybody stand up +[3008.28 --> 3013.44] Ready +[3013.44 --> 3014.74] The +[3014.74 --> 3018.38] And also with you +[3018.38 --> 3027.76] Thanks Eric +[3027.76 --> 3043.08] I wonder if Mr. Eric +[3043.08 --> 3043.92] Knows that we have +[3043.92 --> 3045.22] That exact same stuffy +[3045.22 --> 3045.74] In the nursery +[3045.74 --> 3046.58] Here at church +[3046.58 --> 3054.92] We're gonna +[3054.92 --> 3056.96] Continue in our series +[3056.96 --> 3059.02] Through the book of Romans +[3059.02 --> 3061.10] We're gonna read +[3061.10 --> 3061.98] This morning together +[3061.98 --> 3063.76] From Romans 5 +[3063.76 --> 3065.28] The first 11 verses +[3065.28 --> 3066.32] It will be on the screen +[3066.32 --> 3067.96] Over my shoulder there +[3067.96 --> 3069.12] I encourage you +[3069.12 --> 3069.72] To have a Bible +[3069.72 --> 3070.38] Open it up +[3070.38 --> 3071.86] And keep it open +[3071.86 --> 3073.38] As we'll make reference +[3073.38 --> 3074.20] Throughout +[3074.20 --> 3078.38] Before we read +[3078.38 --> 3078.84] This morning +[3078.84 --> 3080.18] I'd just like to pray +[3080.18 --> 3080.84] Together +[3080.84 --> 3088.44] Heavenly Father +[3088.44 --> 3089.26] We come now +[3089.26 --> 3091.24] To your word +[3091.24 --> 3094.50] And we ask +[3094.50 --> 3094.86] Lord +[3094.86 --> 3095.52] That you would +[3095.52 --> 3098.00] Take these truths +[3098.00 --> 3099.70] And plant them +[3099.70 --> 3100.84] Deep into +[3100.84 --> 3102.50] Our hearts +[3102.50 --> 3105.10] Take these truths +[3105.10 --> 3106.14] And transform +[3106.14 --> 3107.42] Our minds +[3107.42 --> 3108.58] And imaginations +[3108.58 --> 3109.60] By them +[3109.60 --> 3110.68] So that we can +[3110.68 --> 3111.28] See you +[3111.28 --> 3112.00] More clearly +[3112.00 --> 3112.48] At work +[3112.48 --> 3113.42] In our lives +[3113.42 --> 3114.60] And in the world +[3114.60 --> 3115.76] Through your church +[3115.76 --> 3119.70] God we pray +[3119.70 --> 3120.52] That we would +[3120.52 --> 3121.36] Hear today +[3121.36 --> 3122.06] The voice +[3122.06 --> 3122.76] Of Jesus +[3122.76 --> 3124.86] And we would +[3124.86 --> 3125.62] Give him praise +[3125.62 --> 3127.38] In your name +[3127.38 --> 3127.72] Alone +[3127.72 --> 3129.36] Amen +[3129.36 --> 3136.66] We're gonna read +[3136.66 --> 3138.16] Romans 5 +[3138.16 --> 3139.38] Starting at verse 1 +[3139.38 --> 3142.82] Paul writes +[3142.82 --> 3143.74] Therefore +[3143.74 --> 3146.12] Since we have been +[3146.12 --> 3147.60] Justified through faith +[3147.60 --> 3149.14] We have peace +[3149.14 --> 3149.82] With God +[3149.82 --> 3150.74] Through our +[3150.74 --> 3152.48] Lord Jesus Christ +[3152.48 --> 3153.84] Through whom +[3153.84 --> 3155.08] We have gained access +[3155.08 --> 3155.96] By faith +[3155.96 --> 3157.08] Into this grace +[3157.08 --> 3158.22] In which we +[3158.22 --> 3159.08] Now stand +[3159.08 --> 3160.90] And we boast +[3160.90 --> 3161.66] In the hope +[3161.66 --> 3162.70] Of the glory +[3162.70 --> 3163.86] Of God +[3163.86 --> 3166.44] Not only so +[3166.44 --> 3167.40] But we also +[3167.40 --> 3168.48] Glory in our +[3168.48 --> 3169.20] Sufferings +[3169.20 --> 3170.34] Because we know +[3170.34 --> 3171.22] That suffering +[3171.22 --> 3171.94] Produces +[3171.94 --> 3172.98] Perseverance +[3172.98 --> 3174.16] Perseverance +[3174.16 --> 3174.84] Character +[3174.84 --> 3175.86] And character +[3175.86 --> 3176.78] Hope +[3176.78 --> 3179.00] And hope +[3179.00 --> 3180.20] Does not put us +[3180.20 --> 3180.84] To shame +[3180.84 --> 3182.68] Because God's +[3182.68 --> 3183.30] Love has been +[3183.30 --> 3183.82] Poured out +[3183.82 --> 3184.86] Into our hearts +[3184.86 --> 3186.14] Through the Holy Spirit +[3186.14 --> 3187.20] Who has been +[3187.20 --> 3188.06] Given to us +[3188.06 --> 3189.82] You see +[3189.82 --> 3191.26] At just the right +[3191.26 --> 3192.06] Time +[3192.06 --> 3193.30] When we were +[3193.30 --> 3194.30] Still powerless +[3194.30 --> 3195.80] Christ died +[3195.80 --> 3197.14] For the ungodly +[3197.14 --> 3198.84] Very rarely +[3198.84 --> 3199.74] Will anyone die +[3199.74 --> 3200.44] For a righteous +[3200.44 --> 3201.02] Person +[3201.02 --> 3202.00] Though for a +[3202.00 --> 3202.60] Good person +[3202.60 --> 3203.42] Someone might +[3203.42 --> 3204.38] Possibly dare +[3204.38 --> 3204.98] To die +[3204.98 --> 3206.10] But God +[3206.10 --> 3207.06] Demonstrates +[3207.06 --> 3207.86] His love +[3207.86 --> 3209.04] For us +[3209.04 --> 3210.04] In this +[3210.04 --> 3211.84] While we +[3211.84 --> 3212.76] Were still +[3212.76 --> 3213.50] Sinners +[3213.50 --> 3214.46] Christ +[3214.46 --> 3215.40] Died +[3215.40 --> 3216.50] For us +[3216.50 --> 3219.36] Since we +[3219.36 --> 3219.82] Have now +[3219.82 --> 3220.52] Been justified +[3220.52 --> 3221.52] By his blood +[3221.52 --> 3222.48] How much more +[3222.48 --> 3223.40] Shall we be +[3223.40 --> 3224.20] Saved from +[3224.20 --> 3225.00] God's wrath +[3225.00 --> 3225.88] Through him +[3225.88 --> 3227.60] For if +[3227.60 --> 3228.44] While we +[3228.44 --> 3229.24] Were God's +[3229.24 --> 3229.88] Enemies +[3229.88 --> 3230.30] We were +[3230.30 --> 3231.28] Reconciled to +[3231.28 --> 3231.88] Him through +[3231.88 --> 3232.32] The death +[3232.32 --> 3232.96] Of his son +[3232.96 --> 3234.28] How much more +[3234.28 --> 3235.26] Having been +[3235.26 --> 3236.20] Reconciled +[3236.20 --> 3237.08] Shall we be +[3237.08 --> 3237.84] Saved +[3237.84 --> 3238.78] Through his +[3238.78 --> 3239.56] Life +[3239.56 --> 3241.74] Not only +[3241.74 --> 3242.52] Is this +[3242.52 --> 3243.12] So +[3243.12 --> 3243.72] But we +[3243.72 --> 3244.44] Also boast +[3244.44 --> 3245.02] In God +[3245.02 --> 3245.56] Through our +[3245.56 --> 3246.30] Lord Jesus +[3246.30 --> 3246.82] Christ +[3246.82 --> 3247.60] Through whom +[3247.60 --> 3248.14] We have +[3248.14 --> 3249.26] Now received +[3249.26 --> 3250.70] Reconciliation +[3250.70 --> 3252.64] This is the +[3252.64 --> 3253.04] Word of the +[3253.04 --> 3253.28] Lord +[3253.28 --> 3261.86] One of the +[3261.86 --> 3262.60] Things that I +[3262.60 --> 3262.94] Am +[3262.94 --> 3265.20] Aware of +[3265.20 --> 3265.74] As we work +[3265.74 --> 3266.10] Our way +[3266.10 --> 3266.92] Through the +[3266.92 --> 3267.34] Book of +[3267.34 --> 3267.88] Revelation +[3267.88 --> 3269.70] Is that +[3269.70 --> 3270.88] There is +[3270.88 --> 3271.84] Lots of +[3271.84 --> 3272.78] Opportunity +[3272.78 --> 3273.40] Here to +[3273.40 --> 3274.16] Discuss +[3274.16 --> 3276.26] Deep and +[3276.26 --> 3277.92] Difficult +[3277.92 --> 3279.06] Doctrine +[3279.06 --> 3280.60] Ideas +[3280.60 --> 3281.64] About who +[3281.64 --> 3282.44] God is +[3282.44 --> 3283.12] And what +[3283.12 --> 3283.90] He is doing +[3283.90 --> 3284.40] In the +[3284.40 --> 3284.70] World +[3284.70 --> 3285.64] Through Jesus +[3285.64 --> 3286.10] Christ +[3286.10 --> 3286.68] And where +[3286.68 --> 3287.22] History +[3287.22 --> 3288.34] Is ultimately +[3288.34 --> 3288.84] Headed +[3288.84 --> 3290.26] And I +[3290.26 --> 3291.00] Know that +[3291.00 --> 3292.58] For myself +[3292.58 --> 3294.28] The temptation +[3294.28 --> 3295.64] When discussing +[3295.64 --> 3296.32] These things +[3296.32 --> 3297.14] Of doctrine +[3297.14 --> 3297.80] Is to +[3297.80 --> 3298.64] Sort of +[3298.64 --> 3299.58] Stay really +[3299.58 --> 3300.24] Heady +[3300.24 --> 3301.84] And intellectual +[3301.84 --> 3303.10] And to +[3303.10 --> 3304.24] Wrestle with +[3304.24 --> 3305.12] These things +[3305.12 --> 3305.98] At an almost +[3305.98 --> 3306.66] Academic +[3306.66 --> 3307.42] Level +[3307.42 --> 3309.50] What I +[3309.50 --> 3309.82] Would like +[3309.82 --> 3310.86] Us to +[3310.86 --> 3312.06] Remember +[3312.06 --> 3313.52] And see +[3313.52 --> 3314.24] This morning +[3314.24 --> 3314.70] As we +[3314.70 --> 3315.10] Begin +[3315.10 --> 3316.00] Because we +[3316.00 --> 3316.12] Are going +[3316.12 --> 3316.32] To do +[3316.32 --> 3316.70] Some more +[3316.70 --> 3317.26] Doctrine +[3317.26 --> 3317.80] Work +[3317.80 --> 3318.42] Today +[3318.42 --> 3320.78] Is that +[3320.78 --> 3322.66] All +[3322.66 --> 3324.12] Good +[3324.12 --> 3325.58] Theology +[3325.58 --> 3327.34] Leads +[3327.34 --> 3327.92] To +[3327.92 --> 3328.82] Doxology +[3328.82 --> 3330.88] Right +[3330.88 --> 3331.48] So all +[3331.48 --> 3331.86] Good +[3331.86 --> 3332.66] Theology +[3332.66 --> 3333.14] That is +[3333.14 --> 3334.16] The study +[3334.16 --> 3334.94] And knowing +[3334.94 --> 3335.60] Of God +[3335.60 --> 3335.94] And His +[3335.94 --> 3336.26] Word +[3336.26 --> 3337.16] Leads to +[3337.16 --> 3338.06] Doxology +[3338.06 --> 3338.62] Which is +[3338.62 --> 3339.46] Words of +[3339.46 --> 3340.36] Glorifying +[3340.36 --> 3340.84] Which is +[3340.84 --> 3341.52] Singing +[3341.52 --> 3342.44] Praise +[3342.44 --> 3343.30] And in +[3343.30 --> 3343.54] Fact +[3343.54 --> 3344.22] Case in +[3344.22 --> 3344.52] Point +[3344.52 --> 3344.84] If your +[3344.84 --> 3345.08] Bibles +[3345.08 --> 3345.50] Are still +[3345.50 --> 3345.86] Open +[3345.86 --> 3347.86] You can +[3347.86 --> 3348.38] Flip over +[3348.38 --> 3348.68] To the +[3348.68 --> 3349.00] End of +[3349.00 --> 3349.74] Chapter 11 +[3349.74 --> 3350.60] In Romans +[3350.60 --> 3350.94] And we'll +[3350.94 --> 3351.30] Get there +[3351.30 --> 3351.74] Eventually +[3351.74 --> 3352.14] But just +[3352.14 --> 3352.54] To see +[3352.54 --> 3352.78] It +[3352.78 --> 3353.64] Paul has +[3353.64 --> 3354.06] Done the +[3354.06 --> 3354.36] First +[3354.36 --> 3355.64] 11 chapters +[3355.64 --> 3356.22] Of Romans +[3356.22 --> 3356.58] In this +[3356.58 --> 3356.90] Deep +[3356.90 --> 3357.42] Strict +[3357.42 --> 3358.08] And dense +[3358.08 --> 3358.54] Deep +[3358.54 --> 3359.26] Theology +[3359.26 --> 3359.82] He spent +[3359.82 --> 3360.52] Chapters +[3360.52 --> 3360.92] 9 +[3360.92 --> 3361.18] Through +[3361.18 --> 3361.56] 11 +[3361.56 --> 3361.94] Talking +[3361.94 --> 3362.22] About +[3362.22 --> 3362.70] God's +[3362.70 --> 3363.24] Sovereign +[3363.24 --> 3364.00] Election +[3364.00 --> 3364.24] And +[3364.24 --> 3365.00] Predestination +[3365.00 --> 3365.40] And what +[3365.40 --> 3365.66] Is it +[3365.66 --> 3365.96] To do +[3365.96 --> 3366.14] With +[3366.14 --> 3366.28] These +[3366.28 --> 3366.62] People +[3366.62 --> 3366.84] Of +[3366.84 --> 3367.22] Israel +[3367.22 --> 3368.00] It's +[3368.00 --> 3368.56] Lots +[3368.56 --> 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the table of the King. +[5624.10 --> 5626.10] Amen. +[5626.10 --> 5628.10] Amen. +[5628.10 --> 5629.10] Amen. +[5629.10 --> 5630.10] Amen. +[5630.10 --> 5632.10] Amen. +[5632.10 --> 5634.10] Amen. +[5634.10 --> 5664.10] +[5664.10 --> 5694.10] +[5694.10 --> 5696.10] Amen. +[5696.10 --> 5698.10] Amen. +[5698.10 --> 5700.10] Amen. +[5700.10 --> 5702.10] Amen. +[5702.10 --> 5703.10] Amen. +[5703.10 --> 5704.10] Amen. +[5704.10 --> 5705.10] Amen. +[5705.10 --> 5706.10] Amen. +[5706.10 --> 5712.10] Amen. +[5712.10 --> 5714.10] Amen. +[5714.10 --> 5715.10] Amen. +[5715.10 --> 5716.10] Amen. +[5716.10 --> 5732.50] of life and we drink of his sacrifice as a sign of our bonds of grace around the table of the king +[5732.50 --> 5749.94] and so with thankfulness and faith we rise to respond +[5749.94 --> 5767.30] and to remember our call to follow in the steps of christ as his body here on earth as we share +[5769.22 --> 5778.82] in his suffering we proclaim christ will come again and we'll +[5779.94 --> 5787.94] join in the feast of heaven around the table of the king +[5809.94 --> 5837.94] my lord what love is this that pays so dearly +[5837.94 --> 5845.94] that i the guilty one +[5845.94 --> 5851.94] may go free +[5851.94 --> 5853.94] amazing love +[5853.94 --> 5855.94] oh what sacrifice +[5855.94 --> 5859.94] the son of god +[5859.94 --> 5861.94] is +[5861.94 --> 5867.94] and my death he dies +[5867.94 --> 5873.94] that i might live +[5873.94 --> 5879.94] that i might live +[5879.94 --> 5889.94] and so they watched him die +[5889.94 --> 5891.94] despised +[5891.94 --> 5893.94] rejected +[5893.94 --> 5895.94] rejected +[5895.94 --> 5897.94] but oh +[5897.94 --> 5899.94] the blood +[5899.94 --> 5901.94] he shed +[5901.94 --> 5905.94] flowed for me +[5905.94 --> 5907.94] how amazing +[5907.94 --> 5911.94] oh +[5911.94 --> 5913.94] oh +[5913.94 --> 5915.94] oh +[5915.94 --> 5917.94] oh +[5917.94 --> 5919.94] oh +[5919.94 --> 5921.94] oh +[5921.94 --> 5923.94] oh +[5923.94 --> 5925.94] oh +[5925.94 --> 5931.94] oh +[5931.94 --> 5935.94] oh +[5935.94 --> 5937.94] oh +[5937.94 --> 5939.94] oh +[5939.94 --> 5941.94] oh +[5941.94 --> 5943.94] oh +[5943.94 --> 5945.94] oh +[5945.94 --> 5947.94] oh +[5947.94 --> 5949.94] oh +[5949.94 --> 5959.94] oh +[5959.94 --> 5963.94] oh +[5963.94 --> 5965.94] oh +[5965.94 --> 5967.94] oh +[5967.94 --> 5969.94] oh +[5969.94 --> 5971.94] oh +[5971.94 --> 5973.94] oh +[5973.94 --> 5983.94] oh +[5983.94 --> 5989.94] oh +[5989.94 --> 5990.42] oh +[5990.42 --> 5991.94] oh +[5991.94 --> 5994.42] oh +[5994.42 --> 5994.94] oh +[5994.94 --> 5995.94] oh +[5995.94 --> 5997.94] oh +[5997.94 --> 5998.94] oh +[5998.94 --> 5999.22] oh +[5999.22 --> 5999.94] oh +[5999.94 --> 6001.94] oh +[6001.94 --> 6003.44] oh +[6003.44 --> 6031.24] Father of life, draw me closer. +[6031.24 --> 6038.24] Lord, my heart is set on you. +[6038.24 --> 6045.24] Let me run the race of time with your life unfolding mine, +[6045.24 --> 6052.24] and let the peace of God let it rain. +[6052.24 --> 6058.24] O Holy Spirit, you're my comfort. +[6058.24 --> 6064.24] Strengthen me, hold my head up high, +[6064.24 --> 6070.24] and I'll stand upon your truth, bringing glory unto you, +[6070.24 --> 6077.24] and let the peace of God let it rain. +[6077.24 --> 6083.24] O Lord, I hunger for more of you. +[6083.24 --> 6089.24] Rise up within me, let me know your truth. +[6089.24 --> 6101.24] O Holy Spirit, saturate my soul, and let the life of God heal me now. +[6101.24 --> 6107.24] Let your healing power bring life and make me whole, +[6107.24 --> 6113.24] and let the peace of God let it rain. +[6113.24 --> 6119.24] Father of life, draw me closer. +[6119.24 --> 6125.24] Lord, my heart is set on you. +[6125.24 --> 6131.24] Let me run the race of time with your life unfolding mine, +[6131.24 --> 6137.24] and let the peace of God let it rain. +[6137.24 --> 6144.24] O Holy Spirit, you're my comfort. +[6144.24 --> 6150.24] Strengthen me, hold my head up high, +[6150.24 --> 6156.24] and I'll stand upon your truth, bringing glory unto you, +[6156.24 --> 6163.24] and let the peace of God let it rain. +[6163.24 --> 6169.24] O Lord, I hunger for more of you. +[6169.24 --> 6175.24] Rise up within me, let me know your truth. +[6175.24 --> 6187.24] O Holy Spirit, saturate my soul, and let the life of God fill me now. +[6187.24 --> 6193.24] Let your healing power bring life and make me whole, +[6193.24 --> 6200.24] and let the peace of God let it rain. +[6205.24 --> 6231.24] O Holy Spirit, saturate my soul, and let the peace of God let it rain. +[6231.24 --> 6235.24] What can wash away my sin? +[6235.24 --> 6240.24] Nothing but the blood of Jesus. +[6240.24 --> 6245.24] What can make me whole again? +[6245.24 --> 6250.24] Nothing but the blood of Jesus. +[6250.24 --> 6259.24] O precious is the glow that makes me white as snow. +[6259.24 --> 6264.24] No other fount I know. +[6264.24 --> 6269.24] Nothing but the blood of Jesus. +[6269.24 --> 6277.24] For my pardon this I see. +[6277.24 --> 6282.24] Nothing but the blood of Jesus. +[6282.24 --> 6287.24] For my cleansing this my plea. +[6287.24 --> 6289.24] Nothing but the blood of Jesus. +[6289.24 --> 6291.24] Nothing but the blood of Jesus. +[6291.24 --> 6301.24] O precious is the flow that makes me white as snow. +[6301.24 --> 6302.24] No other fount I know. +[6302.24 --> 6306.24] No other fount I know. +[6306.24 --> 6311.24] Nothing but the blood of Jesus. +[6311.24 --> 6314.24] O precious is the flow that makes me white as snow. +[6314.24 --> 6315.24] Let the blood of Jesus. +[6315.24 --> 6319.60] Nothing can force it atone, +[6320.08 --> 6323.90] Nothing but the blood of Jesus. +[6325.04 --> 6329.26] Not of good that I have done, +[6329.26 --> 6333.54] Nothing but the blood of Jesus. +[6334.70 --> 6338.80] Oh, precious is the flow +[6338.80 --> 6343.56] That makes me white as snow. +[6343.56 --> 6348.34] Of no other fount I know, +[6348.98 --> 6352.68] Nothing but the blood of Jesus. +[6356.68 --> 6361.80] This is all my hope and peace, +[6362.22 --> 6365.86] Nothing but the blood of Jesus. +[6366.76 --> 6370.62] This is all my righteousness, +[6370.62 --> 6375.46] Nothing but the blood of Jesus. +[6376.54 --> 6380.68] Oh, precious is the flow +[6380.68 --> 6385.46] That makes me white as snow. +[6385.46 --> 6390.24] No other fount I know, +[6390.24 --> 6394.48] Nothing but the blood of Jesus. +[6395.52 --> 6399.80] Oh, precious is the flow +[6399.80 --> 6404.66] That makes me white as snow. +[6404.66 --> 6409.58] No other fount I know, +[6409.58 --> 6414.28] Nothing but the blood of Jesus. +[6414.28 --> 6415.90] nations and the blood of Jesus. +[6415.90 --> 6445.88] My Jesus, I love you. +[6445.90 --> 6451.56] I know thou art mine. +[6452.10 --> 6460.74] For thee all the follies of sin I resign. +[6462.24 --> 6472.12] My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art thou. +[6472.12 --> 6481.72] For if ever I loved thee, my Jesus tis now. +[6481.72 --> 6494.72] I love thee because thou hast first loved me, +[6494.72 --> 6504.72] And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree. +[6504.72 --> 6516.14] I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow. +[6516.14 --> 6527.14] If ever I loved thee, my Jesus tis now. +[6527.14 --> 6539.14] I love thee in life, I will love thee in death, +[6539.14 --> 6550.82] And praise thee as long as thou lendest me breath, +[6550.82 --> 6562.44] And say when the death do lies cold on my brow. +[6562.44 --> 6574.06] If ever I loved thee, my Jesus tis now. +[6574.06 --> 6586.02] In mansions of glory and endless delight, +[6586.02 --> 6597.30] I'll ever adore thee in heaven so bright, +[6597.30 --> 6609.02] I'll sing with a glittering crown on thy brow. +[6609.02 --> 6620.02] If ever I loved thee, my Jesus tis now. +[6620.02 --> 6630.10] Standing together, receive the blessing of our God, +[6630.18 --> 6634.12] Who goes with you into these next days and weeks. +[6634.38 --> 6636.50] Whatever your circumstances may be, +[6636.96 --> 6640.72] Know that God is near at hand. +[6640.72 --> 6645.10] I want to invite you to stick around following our fellowship +[6645.10 --> 6648.78] For a time of coffee and refreshments and the like. +[6648.98 --> 6651.38] Gather in the back, share life and story, +[6651.58 --> 6653.10] Introduce yourself to someone +[6653.10 --> 6656.22] Who you haven't yet done that to in our midst. +[6657.40 --> 6660.02] If you would like to talk to me following the service +[6660.02 --> 6661.94] About something I said this morning, +[6661.94 --> 6664.12] Or if you have questions about life and faith, +[6664.20 --> 6666.62] Or if you're wondering about membership here, +[6667.30 --> 6669.56] I will be at the Connect booth at the back. +[6669.56 --> 6671.04] You can grab me there. +[6671.30 --> 6672.96] I'm going to grab a coffee first though, +[6673.06 --> 6676.24] So I appreciate about 45 seconds of grace to get there. +[6676.74 --> 6678.24] Otherwise you can queue up and I'll be ready. +[6679.28 --> 6681.24] Receive the blessing of our God. +[6684.32 --> 6687.66] The Lord bless you and keep you. +[6688.44 --> 6690.42] The Lord make his face to shine upon you +[6690.42 --> 6692.04] And be gracious to you. +[6692.56 --> 6694.86] The Lord turn his face towards you +[6694.86 --> 6697.88] And give you his peace. +[6698.54 --> 6699.30] Everyone said? +[6699.56 --> 6700.54] Amen. +[6707.60 --> 6708.92] Amen. +[6710.00 --> 6710.30] Amen. +[6710.30 --> 6711.12] Amen. +[6711.12 --> 6712.68] Amen. +[6714.18 --> 6716.74] Amen. +[6716.74 --> 6717.24] Amen. +[6717.24 --> 6717.64] Amen. +[6721.38 --> 6721.70] Amen. +[6721.70 --> 6722.34] Amen. +[6722.34 --> 6722.70] Amen. +[6722.70 --> 6723.04] Amen. +[6723.04 --> 6724.74] Amen. +[6724.74 --> 6735.26] Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul, worship his holy name. +[6735.26 --> 6747.36] Sing like never before, O my soul, I'll worship your holy name. +[6747.36 --> 6761.36] The sun comes up, it's a new day dawning. It's time to sing your song again. +[6761.36 --> 6774.36] Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me, let me be singing when the evening comes. +[6774.36 --> 6786.22] Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul, worship his holy name. +[6786.66 --> 6797.36] Sing like never before, O my soul, I'll worship your holy name. +[6797.36 --> 6809.36] Sing like never before, O my soul, worship his holy name. +[6809.36 --> 6812.74] Sing like never before, O my soul, and your heart is great. +[6812.74 --> 6818.86] For all your goodness I will keep on singing. +[6820.36 --> 6826.72] Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find. +[6826.72 --> 6839.72] Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul, worship his holy name. +[6839.72 --> 6851.72] Sing like never before, O my soul, I'll worship your holy name. +[6851.72 --> 6856.72] Sing like never before, O my soul, worship his holy name. +[6856.72 --> 6867.72] And on that day when my strength is failing, The end draws near and my time has come. +[6867.72 --> 6874.72] And still my soul, and still my soul, will sing your praise unending. +[6874.72 --> 6882.72] Ten thousand years and then forever more. +[6882.72 --> 6884.72] Bless the Lord, O my soul, and still my heart is great. +[6884.72 --> 6894.72] Bless the Lord, O my soul, and still my soul, worship his holy name. +[6894.72 --> 6905.72] Sing like never before, O my soul, I'll worship your holy name. +[6905.72 --> 6912.72] I'll worship your holy name. +[6912.72 --> 6921.72] Bless the Lord, O my soul, and still my soul, and still my soul, I'll worship your holy name. +[6921.72 --> 6929.80] Oh my soul, I'll worship your holy name. +[6930.08 --> 6934.84] I'll worship your holy name. +[6935.56 --> 6941.20] Lord, I'll worship your holy name. +[6951.72 --> 6957.14] Thank you, Lord. +[6957.62 --> 6958.48] Thank you. +[6958.48 --> 6959.96] Thank you. +[6981.72 --> 7011.70] Thank you. +[7011.72 --> 7041.70] Thank you. +[7041.72 --> 7071.70] Thank you. +[7071.72 --> 7073.72] Thank you. +[7073.72 --> 7078.72] Thank you. +[7078.72 --> 7085.72] Thank you. +[7085.72 --> 7087.72] Thank you. +[7087.72 --> 7094.72] Thank you. +[7094.72 --> 7096.72] Thank you. +[7096.72 --> 7098.72] Thank you. +[7098.72 --> 7107.72] Thank you. +[7107.72 --> 7109.72] Thank you. +[7109.72 --> 7111.72] Thank you. +[7128.72 --> 7139.72] Thank you. +[7139.72 --> 7141.72] Thank you. +[7158.72 --> 7174.74] Thanks, Nick. +[7174.74 --> 7176.36] Yeah. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - March 19, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - March 19, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..662a979f706b92749c48cff67bf77f396518ecfe --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - March 19, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,208 @@ +• Regret and shame +• God's forgiveness and redemption +• The power of Christ's sacrifice on the cross +• Personal struggles with self-worth and sin +• The sufficiency of God's grace in the face of past mistakes and failures +• Praise and worship of God as a lion and lamb +• The power and authority of God in battle and salvation +• Personal experience of feeling empty and being brought back to life by God +• March break Sunday worship gathering and announcements +• Introduction of pastor Chris and invitation for guests to connect with the church +• Young adult potluck at church +• Worship service announcements +• Invitation to receive the greeting of God +• Passing the peace of Christ +• Introduction to song "Behold Our God" +• Isaiah passage about God's power and glory +• Struggles in personal lives, including stress, grief, inflation, etc. +• Verse 11 of Isaiah 40 about God as a shepherd +• God's love and care for each person +• Singing the song "Behold Our God" +• Worshiping God's majesty and authority +• Jesus' sacrifice and love for humanity +• The power of prayer and seeking God +• Revival and spiritual awakening +• Confession of sin and dependence on God's mercy +• Seeking to know and love God more deeply +• Personal prayer and confession +• Stockget story (no clear reference) +• Invocation of God, guest's family, and thanks for listening +• Reflection on God's love and forgiveness through Jesus Christ +• Worship song lyrics about God's amazing love and sacrifice +• Praise to God for His kindness, compassion, and goodness +• The Lord's character is slow to anger and rich in love +• A family is being sponsored by the church through World Renew, a refugee sponsorship fund +• The application process has been filed with the government, but approval still pending +• The congregation is asked to give an offering to support the refugee sponsorship fund +• The cost of sponsoring a family for a year will be around $40,000 +• God's blessings are invoked multiple times during the service as people give offerings +• The speaker leads the congregation in a worship song about waiting for God's love and presence. +• The children are invited to go to children's worship time, with parents encouraged to stay or leave their kids in care. +• A discussion ensues about "March break" being an Ontario-specific term, which is then confirmed by a visitor's family who uses the same terminology. +• Haley is praised for correcting the speaker on the term, and her loose tooth is mentioned as a notable occurrence. +• The congregation participates in a blessing ceremony, led by the speaker, where children stand and recite "The Lord be with you" while the adults respond with "And also with you". +• Prayers for various individuals and groups, including the Skipper and Vanderhoek families, Sai Visser, and the Mexico team +• Blessings and comfort requested for those traveling or experiencing difficult times +• Reflection on Romans 5:12-21 in a church series on the book of Romans +• Romans 5 scripture passage +• Sin and death through one man (Adam) +• Comparison of sin's impact to God's gift of salvation through Jesus Christ +• Contrast of condemnation vs justification for all people due to one man's actions +• The law and its role in increasing trespasses, but also increasing grace +• Watching the men's team play and beat McMaster University +• Malachi, who has never played volleyball before, contributing to Trinity's win +• The speaker's children expressing excitement and understanding of winning in sports +• Examples of teams and players that have won recently (Leafs, Canes, Edmonton, Canucks) +• Discussion of a "union" or connection to being part of a team or community +• Relationship with Adam and original sin +• Sin enters the world through one man (Adam) +• Definition of sin: exchanging God's truth for a lie or suppressing God's truth to serve created things +• All sin is idolatry, stemming from having a better idea about what is good than God does +• Paul's phrase "out of a depraved mind" in chapter 1, verse 28 +• Lists in the Bible that show specific acts of sinning and how they compound in our hearts and lives +• The concept that there is no one righteous or seeking God, as stated in Romans chapter 3 +• The origin of sin through Adam, who represents all humanity +• The story of Adam and the mandate to rule over the earth +• Comparison between Adam's actions and humanity's subsequent actions +• The idea that we are born into sin due to Adam's rebellion +• Critique of modern Western society's individualistic worldview +• Discussion on how this worldview affects our understanding of God and morality +• Authority and representation are not always based on direct election or choice +• Individuals have the power to choose their own path and decisions in life +• Responsibility for one's actions and outcomes lies with the individual +• Communities are more voluntary associations than representative bodies +• Family relationships can be chosen, even if they were involuntary at birth +• Consent and authority +• Voluntary relationships and power dynamics +• Representation and decision-making on behalf of others +• Authority, election, and delegation of power in democratic systems +• Democratic society and access to information for voting +• Need for roads paved and representatives in government +• Lawyers and attorneys acting on behalf of clients +• Power of Attorney for aged or unable individuals +• Parallels between legal cases and selecting representatives +• The idea of headship and representation in the Bible +• Common humanity or human solidarity as a principle +• The concept of legitimacy in relationships and shared outcomes +• Paul's teachings on representative headship in Romans 5 +• Comparison between biblical and modern approaches to headship and representation +• Commentary on the importance of understanding solidarity in human relationships +• Theology and the concept of federal headship +• Etymology of the word "federal" from Latin meaning treaty or covenant +• Relationship between Adam as federal head and responsibility for others' actions +• Critique of Adam's election as federal head without individual consent +• Comparison to human voting systems and desire for personal choice in leadership selection +• God chose Adam to be the head of humanity +• God would not have chosen someone who could do a better job than Adam +• The speaker reflects on their own life and believes they would have done a similar job to Adam, but more efficiently +• The speaker questions why God created humans in the first place +• The speaker suggests that humans are prone to making mistakes and should be grateful for their limitations +• Creation of Adam and his purpose +• Sin entering the world through one man (Adam) +• Death coming to all people due to sin +• Adam as the federal head of humanity, responsible for its actions +• Need for a new head to represent humanity under God's covenant +• New covenant partner necessary to bring life and salvation +• Overcoming sin and death +• Paul's point in Romans 15: Verse 16 about the gift vs trespass of one man +• The contrast between the trespass of Adam and the gift of God's grace through Jesus Christ +• The concept of federal headship and its implications +• The relationship between salvation, federal headship, and obedience to God +• Death is a consequence of trespass +• Everyone after Adam is bound in spiritual and physical death +• Physical and spiritual death are tied together intimately +• Contrast with Jesus, who brought redemption from sin and death +• A pastor mentioned Jan Parabum, who served churches for 45 years +• He was fond of the phrase "the super abundant grace of God" +• The phrase "super abundant" is discussed in relation to the word "grace" +• A comparison is made between the reign of death through Adam and the gift of righteousness through Jesus +• Paul says that those who receive God's provision of grace will have more of it, but also emphasizes that there is a difference between the two states +• Jesus died on the cross +• He needs to bear punishment for our sin +• We need His perfect righteousness, obedience, and life lived in our place perfectly keeping the law as our federal head +• Righteousness is credited to us through faith in Christ's work and trusting God's promises in the Gospel +• Contrast between Adam and Jesus +• Disobedience and death vs righteousness through faith by God's grace +• The need to believe in order for change to occur +• Reign of life vs reign of death +• Impersonal and dehumanizing nature of death +• Jesus' role in changing the subject from death to life +• Christianity is not about exchanging one slavery for another, but rather living in Christ's kingship and reigning with Him +• The right head (Christ) makes us kings and queens, while the wrong head (Adam) leads to death and slavery +• Those who believe in Christ are made alive and reign with Him, whereas those who follow Adam are under his deathly influence +• True Christianity is about living a life of faith and grace, not just professing a creed or following rules +• Many people misunderstand what it means to live a Christian life, often bringing preconceived notions and ideas that are contrary to the true teachings of Christ +• Different things that give joy and fulfillment +• Christianity as a form of bondage +• The truth of the gospel: apart from Christ, one is in slavery or bondage +• Recognizing and being trapped by our sinful nature and the world's influences +• The problem of seeing freedom offered by Jesus as not making sense +• Freedom and sin +• The nature of freedom +• Jesus' offer of true freedom +• Relationship with God as the source of freedom +• Verse 20: Sin and grace in relation to salvation +• Humanity's capacity for sin and its consequences at the cross +• The crucifixion of God and its meaning +• Human capacity for evil and the concept of sin +• God's plan of redemption and salvation +• The triumph of grace over sin and death +• The empty tomb and Jesus' victory over death +• The implications of these events for believers +• Salvation is available through faith, not past actions or sins. +• Past sins such as murder, adultery, and paganism do not disqualify one from salvation. +• Addiction to substances like pornography, cocaine, and alcohol does not prevent salvation. +• Self-definition and self-worth are not based on past mistakes but on current relationship with God through Jesus Christ. +• Faith in Jesus sets individuals free from slavery to past sins. +• The nature of unity with Christ +• Leaving past attachments and influences behind +• Not being defined by others or external forces +• Being united to Christ through faith and grace +• Understanding the union between Christ and believers +• Being united to Christ +• Mission of being united in Christ +• Ordering life by His design +• Repenting and obeying God's commands +• Serving the lost and needy +• Holding fast to faith +• Igniting faith through devotion, Bible study, reading, prayer, and drawing closer to God +• Repentance +• Serving God +• Worshiping God +• Living a new life in Christ +• Reigning with Him +• Declaring His praises +• Faith and worship as a call to action +• Prayer for guidance and understanding of the gospel +• Seeking fresh eyes to see the truth and live it out. +• Request for help and guidance +• Seeking to work with the speaker +• Repentance and serving others +• Faith and holding on to one's faith +• Being sent out by the speaker +• Living a life ignited by the Holy Spirit +• Proclaiming the gospel with boldness +• Singing of God's goodness in Jesus Christ +• Gratitude for the speaker's voice and guidance +• Faithfulness and goodness of God throughout life +• Feeling close to and trust in a higher authority figure +• Appreciation for the sense of security and home provided +• Letting go and surrendering to a greater power +• Surrendering one's life and all possessions to a higher authority +• The speaker expresses gratitude for the goodness of God in their life +• Faithfulness and loyalty are mentioned as key aspects of a relationship with God +• The idea of union with Christ is discussed, including its implications and benefits +• Prayer and connection with others who share this understanding are offered +• Guidance and support are available for those seeking to deepen their faith. +• Invitation to a connection booth +• Explanation of blessing from God and its significance +• Reference to priestly blessing in Numbers 6:27 +• Discussion of God's blessing as identity and purpose +• Encouragement to receive God's blessing for the future +• Gratitude and petition to the Lord +• Restoration of peace and joy in Zion +• Overcoming suffering and adversity through faith +• Hope and confidence in God's presence and protection +• Renewal and restoration of hearts and lives +• Celebration and feasting in the house of Zion +• Expression of thanksgiving and gratitude \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - March 19, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - March 19, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..6776b9907006e4d1d7906b464c50b889220b2ce8 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - March 19, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,4797 @@ +[0.00 --> 15.76] Testing, testing. +[15.76 --> 17.56] Good. +[17.56 --> 18.70] Okay. +[18.70 --> 19.82] Thanks. +[30.00 --> 32.00] Thanks. +[32.00 --> 33.00] Thanks. +[33.00 --> 35.00] The kind that won't go away. +[35.00 --> 40.00] When I turned around, they were right there to remind me. +[40.00 --> 42.00] I've seen regret. +[42.00 --> 46.00] The kind that messes with your hair. +[46.00 --> 49.00] The failures and the can't forgets. +[49.00 --> 53.00] But standing here now, I'm thinking, God, it's behind me. +[53.00 --> 59.00] Cause I've seen nails, scarred hands reach out and wipe it all away. +[59.00 --> 60.00] Yeah. +[60.00 --> 62.00] Now I see grace. +[62.00 --> 63.00] Hallelujah. +[63.00 --> 65.00] I stand amazed. +[65.00 --> 68.00] I'm staring at an empty grave. +[68.00 --> 72.00] And the stone that you rolled away. +[72.00 --> 73.00] Yeah. +[73.00 --> 76.00] When I was a prodigal, you saw, son. +[76.00 --> 80.00] When I left the night and night, you saw the one. +[80.00 --> 85.00] And just like that, all my past has been erased. +[85.00 --> 88.00] When I look back, I see grace. +[88.00 --> 92.00] I still hurt. +[92.00 --> 95.00] Fall short on what you say I'm worth. +[95.00 --> 100.00] And that devil says I don't deserve what you did on the cross. +[100.00 --> 101.00] And he's right. +[101.00 --> 102.00] Cause I don't. +[102.00 --> 104.00] But you did it anyway. +[104.00 --> 105.00] I see grace. +[105.00 --> 106.00] Hallelujah. +[106.00 --> 107.00] I stand. +[107.00 --> 108.00] I've seen shame. +[108.00 --> 109.00] The kind that comes from mistakes. +[109.00 --> 110.00] The kind that won't go away. +[110.00 --> 112.00] When I turned around, they were right there to remind me. +[112.00 --> 114.00] I've seen regret. +[114.00 --> 116.00] The kind that messes with your hair. +[116.00 --> 117.00] The failures and the can't forgets. +[117.00 --> 120.00] But standing here now, I'm thinking God is behind me. +[120.00 --> 122.00] Cause I've seen nails scarred hands reach out and wipe it all away. +[122.00 --> 123.00] Yeah. +[123.00 --> 124.00] Now I see grace. +[124.00 --> 125.00] Hallelujah. +[125.00 --> 126.00] I stand amazed. +[126.00 --> 129.00] I'm staring at an empty grave. +[129.00 --> 130.00] And the stone that you rolled away. +[130.00 --> 131.00] Yeah. +[131.00 --> 132.00] When I was with my grace. +[132.00 --> 133.00] I was with my grace. +[133.00 --> 134.00] I was with your hair. +[134.00 --> 135.00] And the failures and the can't forgets. +[135.00 --> 136.00] But standing here now, I'm thinking God is behind me. +[136.00 --> 141.00] Cause I've seen nails scarred hands reach out and wipe it all away. +[141.00 --> 142.00] oween. +[142.00 --> 143.00] Maya. +[143.00 --> 144.00] Bye-bye. +[144.00 --> 145.00] Fox adesso. +[146.00 --> 147.00] Herrera. +[147.00 --> 148.00] Good morning, Maize. +[148.00 --> 149.00] Good morning, maize. +[149.00 --> 150.00] R l favor. +[150.00 --> 151.00] Th身. +[151.00 --> 152.00] Fbook on maize. +[152.00 --> 155.00] And the gift or the has their own persite. +[155.00 --> 156.00] Oting these Mini. +[156.96 --> 158.00] Help get done, their Father. +[158.00 --> 161.00] Get down here, She runs on tang, Peel the high blood. +[161.00 --> 162.00] Hork. +[162.00 --> 163.00] Bam. +[163.00 --> 163.96] Hold theDER così +[163.96 --> 165.96] Be careful when I turn away. +[166.00 --> 169.00] Not only for the wild Stellen or the right, I period. +[169.00 --> 170.00] It has five馬ines gotten earned. +[170.00 --> 173.38] When I look back, I see grace. +[174.70 --> 179.90] I still hurt, fall short on what you say I'm worth. +[180.42 --> 184.64] And that devil says I don't deserve what you did on the cross. +[184.74 --> 186.18] And he's right, cause I don't. +[186.34 --> 188.26] But you did it anyway. +[188.44 --> 189.84] I see grace. +[190.52 --> 193.16] Hallelujah, I stand amazed. +[193.64 --> 196.38] I'm staring at an empty grave. +[196.38 --> 199.80] And the stone that you rolled away. +[200.96 --> 204.52] When I was prodigal, you saw the sun. +[204.78 --> 207.86] When I left the 99, you saw the one. +[208.12 --> 212.80] And just like that, all my past has been reversed. +[213.06 --> 218.72] When I look back, I see grace, grace. +[220.24 --> 222.12] God's grace. +[222.40 --> 225.24] Grace that is greater than all my sin. +[225.24 --> 228.48] Faith, God Almighty, gonna see it again. +[228.48 --> 232.06] Oh, praise, praise. +[233.00 --> 235.34] God's grace. +[235.34 --> 242.00] Grace that is greater than all my sin. +[242.00 --> 244.52] I see grace. +[244.52 --> 247.96] Hallelujah, I stand amazed. +[247.96 --> 250.92] I'm staring at an empty grave. +[250.92 --> 254.60] And the stone that you rolled away. +[254.60 --> 255.52] Yeah, yeah. +[255.52 --> 257.80] I was a prodigal. +[257.80 --> 259.18] You saw the sun. +[259.18 --> 262.46] When I left the 99, you saw the one. +[262.46 --> 267.42] And just like that, all my past has been erased. +[267.42 --> 271.38] When I look back, I see grace. +[271.38 --> 271.84] I see grace. +[271.84 --> 276.10] I see grace. +[276.10 --> 279.74] I see grace. +[279.74 --> 281.74] I see grace. +[281.74 --> 283.74] I see grace. +[283.74 --> 285.98] Grace. +[285.98 --> 287.34] Oh, grace. +[287.34 --> 290.00] Oh, grace. +[290.00 --> 297.74] Grace that is greater than all my sin. +[297.74 --> 312.00] Don't toil. +[312.12 --> 312.74] Oh. +[312.74 --> 315.02] , and you? +[315.02 --> 317.32] Oh, grace. +[317.32 --> 347.30] Thank you. +[347.32 --> 354.32] He's coming on the clouds, kings and kingdoms will bow down. +[357.56 --> 364.82] And every chain will break, his broken hearts declare his praise. +[365.16 --> 368.76] But who can stop the Lord Almighty? +[370.36 --> 375.30] Our God is the lion, the lion of Judah. +[375.30 --> 381.00] He's roaring with power and fighting our battles. +[381.58 --> 385.78] And every knee will bow before you. +[386.72 --> 391.30] Our God is the lamb, the lamb that was slain. +[392.14 --> 397.26] For the sin of the world, his blood breaks the chains. +[397.26 --> 402.70] And every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb. +[403.04 --> 408.68] Oh, every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb. +[408.68 --> 415.18] Oh, every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb. +[416.96 --> 418.20] Oh, every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb. +[418.20 --> 425.38] So open up the gates, make way before the king of kings. +[425.38 --> 431.16] Our God is the lion and the lamb. +[431.16 --> 433.66] Our God is the lion and the lamb. +[433.66 --> 435.66] Our God is the lion and the lamb. +[435.66 --> 436.66] The lamb and the lamb. +[436.66 --> 437.54] He's the lion and the lamb. +[437.54 --> 439.04] For the sin of the king. +[439.04 --> 439.44] Our God is the lion and the lamb. +[439.44 --> 439.64] For the sin of the Lord, his blood breaks the chains. +[439.64 --> 440.64] And every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb. +[440.64 --> 441.66] And every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb. +[441.66 --> 446.18] God is the Lion, the Lion of Judah. +[446.18 --> 451.86] He's roaring with power and fighting our battles. +[452.46 --> 456.66] And every knee will bow before Him. +[457.66 --> 465.38] Our God is the Lamb, the Lamb that was slain for the sin of the world. +[465.38 --> 468.20] His blood breaks the chains. +[468.20 --> 473.62] In every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb. +[473.86 --> 480.58] Oh, every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb. +[489.92 --> 494.24] Who can stop the Lord Almighty? +[495.38 --> 499.72] Who can stop the Lord Almighty? +[500.76 --> 505.14] Who can stop the Lord Almighty? +[506.28 --> 510.58] Who can stop the Lord Almighty? +[511.94 --> 516.06] Oh, who can stop the Lord Almighty? +[517.20 --> 521.52] Who can stop the Lord Almighty? +[521.52 --> 527.00] Oh, who can stop the Lord Almighty? +[528.56 --> 531.34] Who can stop the Lord? +[533.90 --> 539.02] Our God is the lion, the lion of Judah +[539.02 --> 544.72] He's roaring with power and fighting the battles +[544.72 --> 549.46] Every knee will bow before you +[549.46 --> 555.52] Our God is the lamb, the lamb that was slain +[555.52 --> 560.94] For the sin of the world, His blood breaks the chains +[560.94 --> 566.38] Every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb +[566.38 --> 573.48] Every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb +[573.48 --> 583.48] Oh, and every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb +[583.48 --> 593.48] Oh, every knee will bow before the lion and the lamb +[593.48 --> 618.18] I've been walking through this life +[618.18 --> 623.64] Feeling empty on the inside +[623.64 --> 628.08] Just when I thought my hope had died +[628.08 --> 634.18] You were there to bring me back to life +[634.80 --> 637.92] You, you wake my love +[637.92 --> 640.34] You renew my strength +[640.34 --> 642.56] You restore my heart +[642.56 --> 647.72] Good morning +[647.72 --> 654.48] Welcome to worship on this March break Sunday +[654.48 --> 657.88] For those of you who are a week into March break +[657.88 --> 658.96] I hope that's going well +[658.96 --> 661.32] For those of you who are just starting March break +[661.32 --> 665.00] Congratulations on the beginning of this two-week break +[665.00 --> 668.18] We're excited to gather for worship this morning +[668.18 --> 669.80] If you're visiting with us +[669.80 --> 672.04] We are particularly excited that you're here +[672.04 --> 673.48] We'd love to connect with you +[673.48 --> 676.86] In your seats are these connect cards +[676.86 --> 679.34] I encourage you to fill one of those out +[679.34 --> 682.82] Or you can scan the QR code and fill it out that way +[682.82 --> 684.90] And we'll reach out and touch base with you +[684.90 --> 687.40] I should also say my name is Chris +[687.40 --> 689.18] I'm one of the pastors here +[689.18 --> 694.52] And it's my privilege to lead in our worship together this morning +[694.52 --> 698.50] Before we begin, just a couple of announcements +[698.50 --> 703.36] First of all, I wanted to just say that the Mexico team that we have sent down +[703.36 --> 704.60] They have arrived safely +[704.60 --> 708.46] And are worshiping today in a couple places +[708.46 --> 710.72] In Rosarito and in Tijuana +[710.72 --> 714.48] I texted Brandon last night at around 7 +[714.48 --> 717.38] And I said, I assume everyone made it in safely +[717.38 --> 719.40] And he's like, well, we're not back at the base yet +[719.40 --> 721.26] Because everybody wanted tacos first +[721.26 --> 724.72] So they spent the evening getting tacos +[724.72 --> 725.82] And getting situated +[725.82 --> 728.80] But they did make it back to the base +[728.80 --> 730.08] And are settled in for today +[730.08 --> 735.08] As well, this evening is a young adult potluck +[735.08 --> 737.68] And so if you are interested in that +[737.68 --> 739.66] There's details on Instagram +[739.66 --> 741.34] And Josh might be somewhere +[741.34 --> 743.22] He can give you those details too +[743.22 --> 745.86] That's this evening here at church +[745.86 --> 747.48] Here at church +[747.48 --> 752.24] And you can come and share a meal together for that +[752.24 --> 754.94] Otherwise, I think that's it for our announcements +[754.94 --> 757.50] So I'm going to invite you to stand where you are +[757.50 --> 760.32] As we come into the presence of God together +[760.32 --> 769.16] God gathers us up in worship +[769.16 --> 773.38] And he meets us here in special and unique ways +[773.38 --> 776.90] And we mark that by receiving his greeting +[776.90 --> 779.60] Receive the greeting of our good God +[779.60 --> 784.26] Grace, mercy, and peace to you +[784.26 --> 785.82] From God our Father +[785.82 --> 788.80] From the Lord Jesus Christ, his Son, and our Savior +[788.80 --> 792.04] Through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit +[792.04 --> 793.76] Amen +[793.76 --> 798.54] I'm going to invite you to turn to those with whom you are worshiping +[798.54 --> 800.20] Welcoming them in the name of Jesus +[800.20 --> 801.98] Passing the peace of Christ +[801.98 --> 822.46] I know +[822.46 --> 834.52] Good morning +[834.52 --> 838.18] As our call to worship this morning +[838.18 --> 840.58] We'd like to just take a moment +[840.58 --> 842.56] To give a little introduction to +[842.56 --> 843.98] Our first song +[843.98 --> 845.86] Behold Our God +[845.86 --> 847.84] It's not new +[847.84 --> 849.36] And we have sung it before +[849.36 --> 850.94] But it's such a powerful song +[850.94 --> 853.72] It's a song of adoration +[853.72 --> 855.18] For the risen King +[855.18 --> 857.46] Which draws from Isaiah 40 +[857.46 --> 860.28] It's a passage in which the prophet Isaiah +[860.28 --> 862.52] Gives comfort to God's people +[862.52 --> 866.08] By focusing on the overwhelming power +[866.08 --> 868.10] And the glory of God +[868.10 --> 870.84] Here's what Isaiah says in chapter 40 +[870.84 --> 875.02] Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand +[875.02 --> 878.22] Or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens +[878.22 --> 882.62] Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket +[882.62 --> 884.68] Or weighed the mountains on the scales +[884.68 --> 886.28] And the hills in a balance +[886.28 --> 889.92] As I was preparing the worship this past week +[889.92 --> 892.84] This song Behold Our God +[892.84 --> 894.18] Came to my mind +[894.18 --> 896.10] I was struck this week +[896.10 --> 898.18] By all that's going on +[898.18 --> 900.34] In our world these days +[900.34 --> 903.40] And also in our own congregation here +[903.40 --> 906.50] Wars and hunger globally for sure +[906.50 --> 908.76] But here in our own lives +[908.76 --> 912.76] Within our Emmanuel Church community +[912.76 --> 916.86] We have or we may be feeling overwhelmed +[916.86 --> 919.22] Or stressed or grieving +[919.22 --> 922.08] We are experiencing high inflation +[922.08 --> 926.76] Some of us are having to deal with expensive mortgages or rents +[927.76 --> 929.42] Some are dealing with addictions +[929.42 --> 932.80] Or illness and even death in the family +[932.80 --> 935.60] Sometimes we need to be reminded +[935.60 --> 938.26] Just of how powerful and almighty +[938.26 --> 940.30] And in control of things God is +[940.30 --> 942.62] But as much as we need to hear +[942.62 --> 945.68] How great and mighty our God is +[945.68 --> 947.44] We might even need something more +[947.44 --> 949.30] And I needed something more +[949.30 --> 950.70] And there it is +[950.70 --> 952.54] It's in verse 11 of the same chapter +[952.54 --> 954.80] It says he tends his flocks +[954.80 --> 955.96] That's us +[955.96 --> 957.26] That's you and that's me +[957.26 --> 958.58] Like a shepherd +[958.58 --> 961.40] He gathers the lambs in his arms +[961.40 --> 964.10] And he carries them close to his heart +[964.10 --> 966.34] I needed to hear that +[966.34 --> 969.64] I needed to hear just how much +[969.64 --> 972.34] The great creator of everything good +[972.34 --> 974.96] Our almighty and all powerful God +[974.96 --> 976.36] Loves us +[976.36 --> 979.22] And how deeply he cares for each one of us +[979.22 --> 981.80] Like a shepherd who cares so deeply +[981.80 --> 983.18] For each of his lambs +[983.18 --> 985.98] That he suffered and gave up his own life +[985.98 --> 986.70] To save them +[986.70 --> 988.16] To save us +[988.16 --> 990.72] May we find incredible comfort in +[990.72 --> 992.00] And peace in that +[992.00 --> 994.20] Let's adorn him together this morning +[994.20 --> 994.82] As we sing +[994.82 --> 996.14] Behold our God +[996.14 --> 1025.12] Who has held the oceans in his hands +[1025.12 --> 1030.60] Who has numbered every grain of sand +[1030.60 --> 1033.12] Kings and nations +[1033.12 --> 1036.38] Tremble at his voice +[1036.38 --> 1042.12] All creation rises to rejoice +[1042.12 --> 1047.12] Behold our God +[1047.74 --> 1050.12] Seated on his throne +[1050.12 --> 1054.12] Come let us adore him +[1054.12 --> 1058.12] Behold our King +[1058.12 --> 1061.12] Nothing can compare +[1061.12 --> 1064.12] Come let us adore him +[1064.12 --> 1070.12] Who has given counsel to the Lord +[1070.12 --> 1078.12] Who can question any of his words +[1078.12 --> 1082.12] Who can teach the one who knows +[1082.12 --> 1085.12] Who can question any of his words +[1085.12 --> 1086.12] Who can teach the one who knows +[1086.12 --> 1089.12] Who can question any of his words +[1089.12 --> 1091.12] Who can teach the one who knows +[1091.12 --> 1093.12] Who can teach the one who knows +[1093.12 --> 1095.12] Who can teach the one who knows all things +[1095.12 --> 1096.12] Who can fathom all his wondrous deeds +[1096.12 --> 1100.12] Who can fathom all his wondrous deeds +[1100.12 --> 1107.12] Behold our God +[1107.12 --> 1108.12] Behold our God +[1108.12 --> 1110.12] Seated on his throne +[1110.12 --> 1111.12] Come let us adore him +[1111.12 --> 1114.12] Come let us adore him +[1114.12 --> 1119.12] Behold our King +[1119.12 --> 1121.12] Nothing can compare +[1121.12 --> 1126.12] Come let us adore him +[1126.12 --> 1132.12] Who has felt the nails upon his hands +[1132.12 --> 1138.12] Bearing all the gift of sinful man +[1138.12 --> 1140.12] God eternal +[1140.12 --> 1144.78] He has felt the nails upon his hands, +[1145.20 --> 1150.52] Bearing all the gift of sinful man. +[1151.02 --> 1156.52] God eternal, humble to the grave, +[1156.92 --> 1162.12] Jesus, Savior, risen now to reign. +[1162.12 --> 1171.24] Behold our God seated on his throne, +[1171.24 --> 1175.28] Come let us adore him. +[1175.48 --> 1182.34] Behold our King, nothing can compare, +[1183.40 --> 1190.18] Come let us adore him. +[1190.18 --> 1191.46] Thank you. +[1192.12 --> 1194.20] You will reign forever. +[1196.92 --> 1199.96] You will reign forever. +[1199.96 --> 1202.50] Let your glory fill the earth. +[1202.82 --> 1205.48] You will reign forever. +[1208.76 --> 1211.90] You will reign forever. +[1214.40 --> 1221.88] Behold our God seated on his throne, +[1221.88 --> 1223.96] Come let us adore him. +[1223.96 --> 1226.00] Come let us adore him. +[1226.00 --> 1233.84] Behold our King, nothing can compare, +[1233.84 --> 1235.84] Come let us adore him. +[1235.84 --> 1237.92] Come let us adore him. +[1237.92 --> 1245.76] Behold our King, nothing can compare, +[1245.76 --> 1249.92] Come let us adore him. +[1249.92 --> 1251.92] Come let us adore him. +[1251.92 --> 1252.92] Come let us adore him. +[1252.92 --> 1258.46] Come let us adore him. +[1258.46 --> 1266.62] Come let us adore Him +[1266.62 --> 1290.70] I see the King of Glory +[1290.70 --> 1296.58] Coming on the clouds with fire +[1296.58 --> 1299.58] The whole earth shakes +[1299.58 --> 1303.78] The whole earth shakes +[1303.78 --> 1308.36] I see His love and mercy +[1308.36 --> 1314.24] Washing over all our sin +[1314.24 --> 1317.20] The people sing +[1317.20 --> 1321.12] The people sing +[1321.12 --> 1323.46] Hosanna +[1323.46 --> 1326.34] Hosanna +[1326.34 --> 1331.34] Hosanna in the highest +[1331.34 --> 1335.10] Hosanna +[1335.10 --> 1337.34] Hosanna +[1337.34 --> 1343.34] Hosanna in the highest +[1343.34 --> 1351.96] I see a generation +[1351.96 --> 1357.34] Rising up to take their place +[1357.34 --> 1360.34] With selfless faith +[1360.34 --> 1364.34] With selfless faith +[1364.34 --> 1369.34] I see a new revival +[1369.34 --> 1371.34] I see a new revival +[1371.34 --> 1375.28] Stirring as we pray and seek +[1375.28 --> 1378.34] We're on our knees +[1378.34 --> 1381.34] We're on our knees +[1381.34 --> 1383.34] Hosanna +[1383.34 --> 1385.34] Hosanna +[1385.34 --> 1391.22] Hosanna +[1391.22 --> 1392.34] Hosanna +[1392.34 --> 1393.62] Hosanna +[1393.62 --> 1394.34] Hosanna +[1394.34 --> 1395.34] Hosanna +[1395.34 --> 1396.34] Hosanna +[1396.34 --> 1402.34] Hosanna +[1402.34 --> 1406.34] Hosanna in the highest +[1406.34 --> 1415.94] Open up my eyes to the things unseen. +[1417.28 --> 1423.84] Show me how to love like you have loved me. +[1428.10 --> 1432.84] Break my heart for what breaks yours. +[1432.84 --> 1438.84] Everything I am for your kingdom's cause. +[1439.56 --> 1445.32] As I walk from earth into eternity. +[1450.66 --> 1459.84] Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. +[1459.84 --> 1471.76] Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. +[1471.76 --> 1482.76] Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. +[1482.76 --> 1494.76] Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. +[1494.76 --> 1500.76] Hosanna in the highest. +[1500.76 --> 1503.76] Hosanna in the highest. +[1504.48 --> 1505.62] Please be seated. +[1513.08 --> 1516.40] For a time of confession and assurance, let's pray. +[1516.40 --> 1528.22] Gracious and merciful God, we come all here knowing that we are sinners. +[1529.40 --> 1534.24] We know that our hearts are not always pure and our deeds are not always honorable. +[1534.24 --> 1536.70] We have strayed, Lord. +[1537.70 --> 1542.36] We have not always put you first in our lives or treated others as we should. +[1545.30 --> 1549.54] As we come to you now, Lord, each in our own hearts, +[1551.02 --> 1557.16] we come to you in a few moments of personal, silent prayer and confession. +[1557.16 --> 1566.16] This is the manifest is the Stockget story. +[1566.16 --> 1569.08] To be honest, we come to you at Champion of the highest. +[1569.08 --> 1574.50] And for your guest, we go to come to you and your family. +[1574.50 --> 1575.18] Thanks for listening to that. +[1575.34 --> 1576.84] To be honest, Father, whoa! +[1576.90 --> 1578.16] lays обont Șied, holy dla nas reposição. +[1578.16 --> 1579.40] Doan'teleri vencer Russian? +[1579.42 --> 1580.32] Doanye��, Ayol? +[1580.32 --> 1581.50] Thank you. +[1581.50 --> 1582.42] So what do you think it ought to be? +[1582.42 --> 1583.12] Yes? +[1583.22 --> 1583.26] Doanye. +[1583.26 --> 1583.32] Doanye. +[1583.48 --> 1584.82] If you know who you're doing, +[1584.82 --> 1585.48] or visit Johnionarmarcom, +[1585.48 --> 1586.46] information about the highest. +[1586.46 --> 1613.36] Forgive us, Lord. +[1613.36 --> 1617.86] Holy Spirit, refresh our souls as we pray. +[1618.48 --> 1621.00] In Jesus' name, amen. +[1624.38 --> 1627.26] Now here is the good news. +[1628.46 --> 1632.66] The assurance of God's grace is declared in the name of Jesus Christ. +[1633.92 --> 1639.82] We can accept God's forgiveness confident in all dying to sin. +[1639.82 --> 1643.72] Christ raises us to new life. +[1644.88 --> 1646.04] Christ died for us. +[1646.56 --> 1647.84] Christ rose for us. +[1648.58 --> 1650.84] Christ reigns in power for us. +[1651.92 --> 1654.48] Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. +[1655.48 --> 1656.56] The old life is gone. +[1657.38 --> 1658.98] A new life has begun. +[1659.80 --> 1662.00] Let's sing of God's amazing love together. +[1662.66 --> 1663.16] Please rise. +[1663.78 --> 1664.00] Begin. +[1664.00 --> 1664.12] Begin. +[1664.12 --> 1665.12] Begin. +[1665.12 --> 1666.12] Begin. +[1666.12 --> 1667.12] Begin. +[1667.12 --> 1668.12] Begin. +[1668.12 --> 1669.12] Begin. +[1669.12 --> 1670.12] Begin. +[1670.12 --> 1671.12] Begin. +[1671.12 --> 1673.12] Begin. +[1673.12 --> 1674.12] 乾. +[1674.12 --> 1679.12] ulty +[1679.12 --> 1679.96] longitud +[1680.02 --> 1680.06] Flora +[1680.12 --> 1681.80] conjered +[1681.88 --> 1688.08] 決 +[1688.20 --> 1689.26] ni, +[1689.26 --> 1691.48] permission +[1691.48 --> 1692.24] COVID-19 +[1692.24 --> 1693.32] ails +[1693.32 --> 1696.06] Because you were forsaken +[1696.06 --> 1699.14] I'm accepted +[1699.14 --> 1702.44] You were condemned +[1702.44 --> 1706.48] I'm alive and well +[1706.48 --> 1709.34] Your spirit is within me +[1709.34 --> 1714.06] Because you died and rose again +[1714.06 --> 1718.40] I'm forgiven +[1718.40 --> 1721.80] Because you were forsaken +[1721.80 --> 1724.90] I'm accepted +[1724.90 --> 1728.02] You were condemned +[1728.02 --> 1732.16] I'm alive and well +[1732.16 --> 1735.06] Your spirit is within me +[1735.06 --> 1740.96] Because you died and rose again +[1740.96 --> 1744.90] Amazing love +[1744.90 --> 1748.02] How can it be +[1748.02 --> 1754.12] That you, my King, would die for me +[1754.12 --> 1760.38] Amazing love, I know it's true +[1760.38 --> 1765.12] And it's my joy to honor you +[1765.12 --> 1771.22] In all I do, I honor you +[1771.22 --> 1775.98] I'm forgiven +[1775.98 --> 1779.28] Because you were forsaken +[1779.28 --> 1782.44] I've accepted +[1782.44 --> 1785.34] You were condemned +[1785.34 --> 1788.44] I'm alive and well +[1788.44 --> 1789.44] I'm alive and well +[1789.44 --> 1792.66] Your spirit is within me +[1792.66 --> 1797.70] Because you died and rose again +[1797.70 --> 1801.44] Amazing love +[1801.44 --> 1805.44] How, how can it be +[1805.44 --> 1811.54] That you, my King, would die for me +[1811.54 --> 1818.14] Amazing love, I know it's true +[1818.14 --> 1823.24] And it's my joy to honor you +[1823.24 --> 1826.24] In all I do +[1826.24 --> 1830.24] I honor you +[1830.24 --> 1836.24] You are my King +[1836.24 --> 1842.14] You are my King +[1842.14 --> 1849.24] Jesus, you are my King +[1849.24 --> 1855.24] Jesus, you are my King +[1855.24 --> 1863.24] Amazing love, how can it be +[1863.24 --> 1868.34] That you, my King, would die for me +[1868.34 --> 1875.34] Amazing love, how I know it's true +[1875.34 --> 1880.34] And it's my joy to honor you +[1880.34 --> 1887.34] In all I do, I honor you +[1887.34 --> 1900.44] You are my King +[1900.44 --> 1928.84] The Lord is gracious and compassionate +[1928.84 --> 1938.04] So to anger and rich in love +[1938.04 --> 1942.04] The Lord is gracious and compassionate +[1942.04 --> 1950.94] So to anger and rich in love +[1950.94 --> 1956.04] And the Lord is good to all +[1956.04 --> 1958.54] He has compassion +[1958.54 --> 1964.50] And all that He has made +[1964.50 --> 1969.94] As far as the east is from the west +[1969.94 --> 1972.54] That's how far +[1972.54 --> 1977.94] He has removed our transgressions from us +[1977.94 --> 1983.14] As far as the east is from the west +[1983.14 --> 1985.14] That's how far +[1985.14 --> 1991.14] He has removed our transgressions from us +[1991.14 --> 2003.34] Praise the Lord +[2003.34 --> 2004.84] Praise the Lord +[2004.84 --> 2008.84] Praise the Lord +[2008.84 --> 2012.34] O my soul +[2012.34 --> 2015.34] Praise the Lord +[2015.34 --> 2021.40] The Lord is gracious and compassionate +[2021.40 --> 2030.56] Slow to anger and rich in love +[2030.56 --> 2034.34] The Lord is gracious and compassionate +[2034.34 --> 2043.40] Slow to anger and rich in love +[2043.40 --> 2048.90] And the Lord is good to all +[2048.90 --> 2056.62] He has compassion and all that He has made +[2056.62 --> 2061.96] As far as the east is from the west +[2061.96 --> 2069.36] That's how far He has removed our transgressions from us +[2069.36 --> 2074.80] As far as the east is from the west +[2074.80 --> 2081.80] That's how far He has removed our transgressions from us +[2082.34 --> 2089.80] Praise the Lord, oh my soul +[2089.80 --> 2093.80] Praise the Lord +[2093.80 --> 2099.30] Praise the Lord +[2099.30 --> 2100.30] Praise the Lord +[2100.30 --> 2103.30] Oh my soul +[2103.30 --> 2107.30] Praise the Lord +[2107.30 --> 2113.30] Praise the Lord +[2113.30 --> 2120.30] Praise the Lord +[2120.30 --> 2123.30] Praise the Lord +[2123.30 --> 2125.30] Praise the Lord +[2125.30 --> 2126.30] Praise the Lord +[2126.30 --> 2126.80] Praise the Lord +[2126.80 --> 2128.30] Praise the Lord +[2128.30 --> 2158.28] Thank you. +[2158.30 --> 2162.92] Good morning. +[2163.86 --> 2165.08] My name is Clem. +[2165.16 --> 2166.54] I'm one of the deacons here at Emanuel. +[2167.88 --> 2172.18] The first offering this morning is for the ministry and missions of Emanuel, +[2172.84 --> 2178.16] and the second one is refugee sponsorship fund for the special offering. +[2179.32 --> 2182.72] The special offering next week is for Life Water Canada, +[2182.72 --> 2190.04] and for every dollar spent is fresh water for a child for a year. +[2190.74 --> 2197.18] So now I'd like to invite Peter to come up and say something about the refugee fund. +[2198.66 --> 2200.42] Yes, thank you, Clem. +[2200.42 --> 2206.74] I'd like to draw the congregation's attention this morning to the refugee sponsorship fund. +[2207.54 --> 2212.38] I was really touched this morning with when Harvey spoke about Behold Your God, +[2212.74 --> 2217.58] and as he referenced our call to worship, he mentioned how, you know, +[2217.62 --> 2220.80] there's a lot of problems and a lot of issues in the world, +[2220.80 --> 2228.04] in the world and also in our local community and indeed in our church family here. +[2229.14 --> 2234.24] And we just sang, the Lord is gracious and compassionate. +[2234.24 --> 2239.84] And I was thinking, man, he is gracious and compassionate, +[2240.16 --> 2246.08] and he allows us to walk with him as we develop more fully into who our God is, +[2246.20 --> 2251.48] how mighty he is, and what a wonderful Savior Jesus Christ is for us, our risen Lord, +[2251.94 --> 2254.68] that we can participate in showing that compassion. +[2255.30 --> 2258.64] And at this church, we have a refugee sponsorship committee, +[2259.28 --> 2260.74] and I'm chair of that committee, +[2260.74 --> 2263.94] and we have about eight members in our congregation that are involved, +[2264.10 --> 2266.70] including Clem, who represents the deacons. +[2267.60 --> 2271.12] So we have, we work with World Renew, +[2271.44 --> 2275.08] and we're currently sponsoring a family who's located in Lebanon, +[2275.80 --> 2278.76] a mom and a dad and two children. +[2279.66 --> 2283.24] And the application process has been filed. +[2283.74 --> 2286.90] It's been accepted and gone through World Renew. +[2287.36 --> 2289.54] Now the government has to look at it. +[2289.54 --> 2293.32] And once we have, the government has approved it, +[2293.40 --> 2296.40] we will obviously introduce that to the congregation. +[2297.46 --> 2300.74] At this point, this morning, we're asking you to give an offering. +[2301.44 --> 2302.72] Now the family's not here. +[2303.10 --> 2307.90] If you've been reading, you know it's become a long and arduous journey +[2307.90 --> 2311.02] for people who are refugees to come into this country. +[2311.46 --> 2312.74] It could be up to two years. +[2312.86 --> 2314.70] But we need to fill our bank account. +[2314.70 --> 2317.26] We currently have about $12,000 there, +[2317.42 --> 2320.06] and we'd like to keep building it up because it'll cost, +[2320.18 --> 2321.76] by one time the family is here, +[2322.36 --> 2327.04] the cost will be around about $40,000 to sponsor a family for a year. +[2327.70 --> 2329.56] May God bless you as you give. +[2329.94 --> 2331.04] Have a wonderful Sunday. +[2331.04 --> 2361.02] May God bless you as you give. +[2361.02 --> 2391.00] May God bless you as you give. +[2391.02 --> 2398.64] May God bless you as you come into this +[2398.64 --> 2399.76] Step is... +[2399.76 --> 2400.68] May God bless you as you give. +[2400.92 --> 2402.84] May God bless you as you give. +[2402.96 --> 2404.90] May God bless you as you give. +[2405.06 --> 2407.38] May God bless you as you give. +[2407.54 --> 2409.96] May God bless you as you give. +[2409.96 --> 2411.80] May God bless you as you give, +[2411.80 --> 2412.30] May God bless you as you give as you give. +[2412.30 --> 2413.24] May God bless you as you give. +[2413.24 --> 2414.52] May God bless you as you give. +[2414.52 --> 2417.02] May God bless you as you give, +[2417.02 --> 2417.82] May God bless you as you give. +[2417.88 --> 2418.48] May God bless you as you give. +[2418.48 --> 2418.84] May God bless you as you give. +[2418.84 --> 2418.96] May God bless you as you give. +[2418.96 --> 2428.40] So put your hope in God alone +[2428.40 --> 2433.26] Take courage in his power to save +[2433.26 --> 2438.14] Completely and forever won +[2438.14 --> 2444.04] By Christ emerging from the grave +[2444.04 --> 2446.54] I will wait for you +[2446.54 --> 2449.00] I will wait for you +[2449.00 --> 2452.78] On your word I will rely +[2452.78 --> 2456.46] I will wait for you +[2456.46 --> 2458.94] Surely wait for you +[2458.94 --> 2463.34] Till my soul is satisfied +[2463.34 --> 2474.94] His steadfast love has made a way +[2474.94 --> 2480.90] And God himself has paid the price +[2480.90 --> 2485.02] That all who trust in him today +[2485.02 --> 2489.40] Find healing in his sacrifice +[2489.40 --> 2492.86] I will wait for you +[2492.86 --> 2495.36] I will wait for you +[2495.36 --> 2499.48] Through the storm and through the night +[2499.48 --> 2502.86] I will wait for you +[2502.86 --> 2505.36] Surely wait for you +[2505.36 --> 2509.36] For your love is my delight +[2509.36 --> 2511.32] I will wait for you +[2511.32 --> 2513.32] I will wait for you +[2513.32 --> 2515.32] I will wait for you +[2515.32 --> 2515.82] I will wait for you +[2515.82 --> 2519.44] In your word I will rely +[2519.44 --> 2522.82] I will wait for you +[2522.82 --> 2525.32] Surely wait for you +[2525.32 --> 2529.32] Till my soul is satisfied +[2529.32 --> 2531.28] I will wait for you +[2531.28 --> 2533.28] I will wait for you +[2533.28 --> 2535.28] I will wait for you +[2535.28 --> 2547.20] All right +[2547.20 --> 2549.32] Can we have the kids +[2549.32 --> 2553.22] Age three to grade four +[2553.22 --> 2555.90] Come on up +[2555.90 --> 2558.16] This is for children's worship time +[2558.16 --> 2558.88] And so parents +[2558.88 --> 2560.96] If you are visiting with us +[2560.96 --> 2562.20] And you have kids in that group +[2562.20 --> 2563.70] They can come up to the front +[2563.70 --> 2565.28] Or you can leave with them +[2565.28 --> 2566.58] Follow the crowd +[2566.58 --> 2568.12] And get them checked in +[2568.12 --> 2569.42] Down there +[2569.42 --> 2572.26] All right +[2572.26 --> 2575.66] How many of you guys +[2575.66 --> 2577.20] Are on March break right now? +[2580.74 --> 2582.06] Almost all of you? +[2582.36 --> 2583.46] It's called spring break +[2583.46 --> 2584.52] Spring break, sorry +[2584.52 --> 2586.64] Sorry, is March break +[2586.64 --> 2587.40] An Ontario thing? +[2588.20 --> 2589.98] Ah, okay +[2589.98 --> 2591.60] My apologies Haley +[2591.60 --> 2592.88] Thank you for correcting me +[2592.88 --> 2594.56] Can always count on you +[2594.56 --> 2597.60] Your grandma and grandpa +[2597.60 --> 2598.74] From Ontario are visiting +[2598.74 --> 2600.16] See, they call it March break too +[2600.16 --> 2601.50] So I was right +[2601.50 --> 2607.36] Ladies and gentlemen +[2607.36 --> 2608.48] Haley has a loose tooth +[2608.48 --> 2610.84] All right +[2610.84 --> 2612.20] That's amazing +[2612.20 --> 2612.62] You know what? +[2612.66 --> 2613.76] I'm excited for you guys +[2613.76 --> 2614.80] To get to go to +[2614.80 --> 2615.96] Children's worship time +[2615.96 --> 2618.20] Mrs. Amy and Mr. Dave +[2618.20 --> 2618.92] Have something planned +[2618.92 --> 2619.58] For you over there +[2619.58 --> 2620.14] Do you have something? +[2620.14 --> 2620.40] No +[2620.40 --> 2624.70] You're also on March break? +[2625.36 --> 2626.08] Very good +[2626.08 --> 2628.06] Before you guys go +[2628.06 --> 2629.30] I'd love to pray for you +[2629.30 --> 2630.32] And then we're going to +[2630.32 --> 2631.18] Bless you +[2631.18 --> 2631.80] Okay +[2631.80 --> 2632.58] As you go +[2632.58 --> 2633.94] The way we do the blessing here +[2633.94 --> 2634.78] The kids will stand +[2634.78 --> 2635.42] They will say +[2635.42 --> 2636.80] The Lord be with you +[2636.80 --> 2638.14] And then everyone will respond +[2638.14 --> 2638.70] And say +[2638.70 --> 2640.36] And also with you +[2640.36 --> 2641.24] And so I'm going to invite +[2641.24 --> 2642.34] Everyone to stand +[2642.34 --> 2644.18] We're going to pray +[2644.18 --> 2645.58] And then after we pray +[2645.58 --> 2646.68] We will say the blessing +[2646.68 --> 2647.18] Okay +[2647.18 --> 2649.76] Let's pray together +[2649.76 --> 2651.24] Lord Jesus +[2651.24 --> 2652.66] We pray that you would +[2652.66 --> 2654.40] Go with these children +[2654.40 --> 2655.94] So they can learn +[2655.94 --> 2656.78] About you +[2656.78 --> 2658.08] Go with these children +[2658.08 --> 2660.26] And let them know +[2660.26 --> 2661.62] Your love +[2661.62 --> 2662.76] Let them know +[2662.76 --> 2664.30] Your gospel +[2664.30 --> 2666.46] Bless their worship +[2666.46 --> 2667.66] And ours +[2667.66 --> 2668.64] In Jesus name +[2668.64 --> 2669.12] We pray +[2669.12 --> 2670.34] Amen +[2670.34 --> 2671.38] Alright +[2671.38 --> 2672.60] So let's hold our hands up +[2672.60 --> 2672.98] Everyone +[2672.98 --> 2674.48] And then together +[2674.48 --> 2676.96] The Lord be with you +[2676.96 --> 2679.16] And also with you +[2679.16 --> 2679.74] Amen +[2679.74 --> 2680.08] Amen +[2680.08 --> 2680.80] Amen +[2680.80 --> 2681.30] Amen +[2681.30 --> 2681.80] Amen +[2681.80 --> 2682.80] Amen +[2682.80 --> 2683.80] Amen +[2683.80 --> 2683.88] Amen +[2683.88 --> 2683.98] Amen +[2683.98 --> 2684.00] Amen +[2684.00 --> 2684.02] Amen +[2700.34 --> 2712.84] Amen +[2712.84 --> 2713.36] Amen +[2713.36 --> 2713.92] Amen +[2713.92 --> 2713.94] Hello +[2713.94 --> 2714.90] I'm Eric here +[2714.90 --> 2715.80] An elder at the church +[2715.80 --> 2716.64] And I'd like to lead you +[2716.64 --> 2717.86] In our family church prayer +[2717.86 --> 2721.00] Praise be to God +[2721.00 --> 2722.02] And Father +[2722.02 --> 2723.46] Our Lord Jesus Christ +[2723.46 --> 2724.18] The Father +[2724.18 --> 2725.62] Of compassion +[2725.62 --> 2726.66] And the God +[2726.66 --> 2727.44] Of all comfort +[2727.44 --> 2728.74] Who comforts us +[2728.74 --> 2730.16] In all our troubles +[2730.16 --> 2731.62] So that we can comfort +[2731.62 --> 2732.86] Those in any trouble +[2732.86 --> 2734.32] With the comfort +[2734.32 --> 2735.78] We ourselves receive +[2735.78 --> 2736.38] From God +[2736.38 --> 2738.14] We pray for +[2738.14 --> 2739.48] Comfort and peace +[2739.48 --> 2740.26] For the Skipper +[2740.26 --> 2741.44] And Vanderhoek families +[2741.44 --> 2742.92] As Fran's dad +[2742.92 --> 2743.84] John Vanderhoek +[2743.84 --> 2745.30] Passed away earlier this month +[2745.30 --> 2746.48] Now the families +[2746.48 --> 2747.40] Will have the opportunity +[2747.40 --> 2749.06] To gather later this week +[2749.06 --> 2750.66] For the celebration of life +[2750.66 --> 2752.28] Be with the families +[2752.28 --> 2753.06] And their traveling +[2753.06 --> 2755.08] To and from this celebration +[2755.08 --> 2757.14] We also think of +[2757.14 --> 2758.44] Our Mexico team this week +[2758.44 --> 2758.82] As they +[2758.82 --> 2760.96] Thank you for keeping them safe +[2760.96 --> 2761.66] In their travels +[2761.66 --> 2764.20] Down to Mexico yesterday +[2764.20 --> 2766.78] Now that they are +[2766.78 --> 2767.72] Please continue +[2767.72 --> 2768.82] To calm their hearts +[2768.82 --> 2771.40] May the people praise you +[2771.40 --> 2771.78] God +[2771.78 --> 2772.86] May all the people +[2772.86 --> 2773.48] Praise you +[2773.48 --> 2775.04] Bless the youth +[2775.04 --> 2775.62] And the leaders +[2775.62 --> 2776.70] In the work you have +[2776.70 --> 2777.56] Prepared for them +[2777.56 --> 2778.22] This week +[2778.22 --> 2780.64] And the traveling home +[2780.64 --> 2781.72] Later this week as well +[2781.72 --> 2784.80] We also want to keep others +[2784.80 --> 2786.76] Who are on their spring break +[2786.76 --> 2787.30] At this time +[2787.30 --> 2788.34] Traveling or resting +[2788.34 --> 2789.44] Or enjoying some time +[2789.44 --> 2790.52] Downtime with family +[2790.52 --> 2791.06] And friends +[2791.06 --> 2791.38] Lord +[2791.38 --> 2794.06] We also think of our +[2794.06 --> 2795.84] Aging loved ones +[2795.84 --> 2796.10] Lord +[2796.10 --> 2797.70] Please keep them safe +[2797.70 --> 2798.36] And comfortable +[2798.36 --> 2801.70] Lord we also want to pray +[2801.70 --> 2802.72] Today for +[2802.72 --> 2803.78] Sai Visser +[2803.78 --> 2804.76] As he continues +[2804.76 --> 2805.46] His treatment +[2805.46 --> 2806.34] For lung cancer +[2806.34 --> 2807.68] Keep him comfortable +[2807.68 --> 2809.44] And bring him healing +[2809.44 --> 2810.12] To his body +[2810.12 --> 2813.34] May the Lord bless us +[2813.34 --> 2814.68] And may the Holy Spirit +[2814.68 --> 2815.70] Be presented with +[2815.70 --> 2816.86] Present with us +[2816.86 --> 2818.68] As we worship together today +[2818.68 --> 2819.36] Amen +[2837.68 --> 2846.20] Spend some time together +[2846.20 --> 2848.10] Reading and reflecting +[2848.10 --> 2850.84] On the next section +[2850.84 --> 2853.44] In our Romans series +[2853.44 --> 2856.00] We've been in the book of Romans +[2856.00 --> 2859.46] Looking at how Paul presents +[2859.46 --> 2860.72] To us the gospel +[2860.72 --> 2862.04] From first to last +[2862.04 --> 2863.74] From beginning to end +[2863.74 --> 2865.78] And we have been digging deep +[2865.78 --> 2866.86] And studying there +[2866.86 --> 2869.32] Today we're going to read +[2869.32 --> 2871.00] Romans 5 +[2871.00 --> 2872.00] Verse 12 +[2872.00 --> 2873.58] Through 21 +[2873.58 --> 2875.18] As always +[2875.18 --> 2876.20] It will be on the screen +[2876.20 --> 2876.88] Behind me +[2876.88 --> 2878.18] But I do encourage you +[2878.18 --> 2878.72] To have a Bible +[2878.72 --> 2879.64] In your hands +[2879.64 --> 2880.32] Or on your phone +[2880.32 --> 2881.44] Or device +[2881.44 --> 2883.44] And keep that in front of you +[2883.44 --> 2884.28] As we will be +[2884.28 --> 2886.06] Very intentionally +[2886.06 --> 2887.02] Referring back +[2887.02 --> 2888.14] As we go +[2888.14 --> 2890.20] Let me read +[2890.20 --> 2891.20] Our text +[2891.20 --> 2892.18] For this morning +[2892.18 --> 2893.66] Romans 5 +[2893.66 --> 2894.00] Beginning +[2894.00 --> 2895.36] At verse 12 +[2895.36 --> 2899.78] Therefore +[2899.78 --> 2901.52] Just as sin +[2901.52 --> 2902.48] Entered the world +[2902.48 --> 2903.80] Through one man +[2903.80 --> 2904.76] And death +[2904.76 --> 2905.80] Through sin +[2905.80 --> 2907.28] And in this way +[2907.28 --> 2908.98] Death came to all people +[2908.98 --> 2910.36] Because all sinned +[2910.36 --> 2912.10] To be sure +[2912.10 --> 2913.42] Sin was in the world +[2913.42 --> 2914.90] Before the law was given +[2914.90 --> 2916.86] But sin is not charged +[2916.86 --> 2918.16] Against anyone's account +[2918.16 --> 2919.40] Where there is no law +[2919.40 --> 2920.50] Nevertheless +[2920.50 --> 2921.78] Death reigned +[2921.78 --> 2923.02] From the time of Adam +[2923.02 --> 2924.14] To the time of Moses +[2924.14 --> 2925.16] Even over those +[2925.16 --> 2926.04] Who did not sin +[2926.04 --> 2927.32] By breaking a command +[2927.32 --> 2928.24] As Adam did +[2928.24 --> 2929.76] Who is a pattern +[2929.76 --> 2930.78] Of the one to come +[2930.78 --> 2932.64] But the gift +[2932.64 --> 2933.48] Is not like +[2933.48 --> 2934.26] The trespass +[2934.26 --> 2936.12] For if the many died +[2936.12 --> 2937.02] By the trespass +[2937.02 --> 2937.78] Of the one man +[2937.78 --> 2938.90] How much more +[2938.90 --> 2939.94] Did God's grace +[2939.94 --> 2940.58] And the gift +[2940.58 --> 2941.96] That came by the grace +[2941.96 --> 2943.04] Of the one man +[2943.04 --> 2943.88] Jesus Christ +[2943.88 --> 2945.48] Overflow to the many +[2945.48 --> 2948.36] Nor can the gift +[2948.36 --> 2949.08] Of God +[2949.08 --> 2949.76] Be compared +[2949.76 --> 2950.58] With the result +[2950.58 --> 2951.72] Of one man's sin +[2951.72 --> 2953.16] The judgment +[2953.16 --> 2954.34] Followed one sin +[2954.34 --> 2955.52] And brought condemnation +[2955.52 --> 2956.12] But the gift +[2956.12 --> 2957.50] Followed many trespasses +[2957.50 --> 2958.88] And brought justification +[2958.88 --> 2960.74] For if +[2960.74 --> 2961.84] By the trespass +[2961.84 --> 2962.62] Of one man +[2962.62 --> 2963.40] Death reigned +[2963.40 --> 2964.92] Through that one man +[2964.92 --> 2965.96] How much more +[2965.96 --> 2967.28] Will those who receive +[2967.28 --> 2968.22] God's abundant +[2968.22 --> 2969.28] Provision of grace +[2969.28 --> 2970.52] And the gift +[2970.52 --> 2971.30] Of righteousness +[2971.30 --> 2972.64] Reign in life +[2972.64 --> 2974.42] Through the one man +[2974.42 --> 2975.50] Jesus Christ +[2975.50 --> 2977.72] Consequently +[2977.72 --> 2979.60] Just as one +[2979.60 --> 2980.28] Trespass +[2980.28 --> 2980.96] Resulted in +[2980.96 --> 2981.72] Condemnation +[2981.72 --> 2982.64] For all people +[2982.64 --> 2983.46] So also +[2983.46 --> 2985.06] One righteous act +[2985.06 --> 2985.78] Resulted in +[2985.78 --> 2986.56] Justification +[2986.56 --> 2987.20] And life +[2987.20 --> 2988.28] For all people +[2988.28 --> 2990.12] For just as +[2990.12 --> 2991.34] Through the disobedience +[2991.34 --> 2992.14] Of the one man +[2992.14 --> 2993.08] The many were made +[2993.08 --> 2993.50] Sinners +[2993.50 --> 2994.58] So also +[2994.58 --> 2996.00] Through the obedience +[2996.00 --> 2997.32] Of the one man +[2997.32 --> 2998.70] The many will be made +[2998.70 --> 2999.70] Righteous +[2999.70 --> 3002.78] The law was brought in +[3002.78 --> 3004.28] So that the trespass +[3004.28 --> 3005.28] Might increase +[3005.28 --> 3006.62] But where sin +[3006.62 --> 3007.36] Increased +[3007.36 --> 3009.06] Grace increased +[3009.06 --> 3009.92] All the more +[3009.92 --> 3011.52] So that +[3011.52 --> 3012.50] Just as sin +[3012.50 --> 3013.52] Reigned in death +[3013.52 --> 3014.52] So also +[3014.52 --> 3015.68] Grace might reign +[3015.68 --> 3016.84] Through righteousness +[3016.84 --> 3018.24] To bring eternal life +[3018.24 --> 3020.02] Through Jesus Christ +[3020.02 --> 3021.20] Our Lord +[3021.20 --> 3022.80] This is the word +[3022.80 --> 3023.18] Of the Lord +[3023.18 --> 3031.78] Some of you may +[3031.78 --> 3033.02] Be aware +[3033.02 --> 3035.32] But the Trinity +[3035.32 --> 3036.58] Western University +[3036.58 --> 3038.08] Volleyball teams +[3038.08 --> 3039.00] Are competing +[3039.00 --> 3040.68] In the national +[3040.68 --> 3041.96] Championship tournament +[3041.96 --> 3043.28] The men are in +[3043.28 --> 3043.58] Hamilton +[3043.58 --> 3044.26] And the women +[3044.26 --> 3045.52] Are at UBC +[3045.52 --> 3047.18] Yesterday +[3047.18 --> 3048.62] Malachi +[3048.62 --> 3049.60] My son +[3049.60 --> 3051.14] Who's eight years old +[3051.14 --> 3051.68] And I +[3051.68 --> 3053.28] Watched the men +[3053.28 --> 3055.44] Beat McMaster University +[3055.44 --> 3056.80] In order to advance +[3056.80 --> 3057.80] To the gold medal game +[3057.80 --> 3060.08] It was an awesome +[3060.08 --> 3060.80] Match +[3060.80 --> 3063.26] And relatively +[3063.26 --> 3064.16] Back and forth +[3064.16 --> 3064.94] But in the end +[3064.94 --> 3066.04] Trinity just +[3066.04 --> 3067.68] Outclassed McMaster +[3067.68 --> 3069.48] At one point +[3069.48 --> 3070.02] In the game +[3070.02 --> 3071.76] Malachi +[3071.76 --> 3072.58] Who's only just +[3072.58 --> 3073.20] Learning what +[3073.20 --> 3074.12] Volleyball is like +[3074.12 --> 3075.00] And thinks the sport +[3075.00 --> 3075.50] Is amazing +[3075.50 --> 3076.28] And fast paced +[3076.28 --> 3077.30] As people are +[3077.30 --> 3078.32] Smashing balls +[3078.32 --> 3080.50] At 98.5 miles per hour +[3080.50 --> 3082.00] Malachi turns to me +[3082.00 --> 3082.50] And he goes +[3082.50 --> 3083.24] Dad +[3083.24 --> 3084.26] We're winning +[3084.26 --> 3085.88] And I said +[3085.88 --> 3086.94] Yeah we are +[3086.94 --> 3089.78] And we do that +[3089.78 --> 3090.42] In sports +[3090.42 --> 3091.28] Right +[3091.28 --> 3092.24] Notice Malachi +[3092.24 --> 3093.08] Has never played +[3093.08 --> 3094.26] Volleyball in his life +[3094.26 --> 3095.06] He's never been to +[3095.06 --> 3096.74] Trinity Western University +[3096.74 --> 3097.76] He's definitely not +[3097.76 --> 3098.80] On their volleyball team +[3098.80 --> 3099.52] Maybe one day +[3099.52 --> 3100.08] Who knows +[3100.08 --> 3101.56] But he said +[3101.56 --> 3102.04] We +[3102.04 --> 3103.04] Are winning +[3103.04 --> 3105.18] We do this +[3105.18 --> 3105.94] All over the place +[3105.94 --> 3106.58] In sports +[3106.58 --> 3107.62] I'm going to trigger +[3107.62 --> 3108.24] A few of you +[3108.24 --> 3108.78] Right now +[3108.78 --> 3110.42] Did anybody watch +[3110.42 --> 3111.24] The Leafs win +[3111.24 --> 3113.38] Because we won +[3113.38 --> 3116.74] You know who +[3116.74 --> 3117.36] We won against +[3117.36 --> 3118.06] Ottawa and +[3118.06 --> 3118.30] Eric +[3118.30 --> 3118.62] Who else +[3118.62 --> 3119.24] Did we just beat +[3119.24 --> 3120.94] The Canes +[3120.94 --> 3122.60] Hmm +[3122.60 --> 3125.28] I'll do this one +[3125.28 --> 3125.74] For Kevin +[3125.74 --> 3126.80] Did anybody see +[3126.80 --> 3128.02] Edmonton win +[3128.02 --> 3129.16] Recently +[3129.16 --> 3129.94] Right +[3129.94 --> 3131.34] We won there too +[3131.34 --> 3132.80] You know what +[3132.80 --> 3133.64] I'll even give you this +[3133.64 --> 3135.02] Did anyone see +[3135.02 --> 3135.84] The Canucks win +[3135.84 --> 3137.66] Because we won +[3137.66 --> 3138.30] There too +[3138.30 --> 3140.16] Now that one's +[3140.16 --> 3140.84] More surprising +[3140.84 --> 3141.60] We know that +[3141.60 --> 3143.80] Point is +[3143.80 --> 3144.06] Right +[3144.06 --> 3144.78] When it comes to +[3144.78 --> 3145.46] Sports +[3145.46 --> 3146.52] We +[3146.52 --> 3148.08] Are part of +[3148.08 --> 3148.62] The team +[3148.62 --> 3149.98] There's a +[3149.98 --> 3150.54] Union +[3150.54 --> 3152.24] That exists +[3152.24 --> 3153.76] In our own +[3153.76 --> 3154.28] Minds +[3154.28 --> 3154.60] In our own +[3154.60 --> 3155.18] Imaginations +[3155.18 --> 3155.72] In our own +[3155.72 --> 3156.64] Relationship +[3156.64 --> 3157.68] To it +[3157.68 --> 3159.32] There's this +[3159.32 --> 3160.28] Strange +[3160.28 --> 3160.94] Almost +[3160.94 --> 3162.10] Mystical +[3162.10 --> 3163.68] Connection +[3163.68 --> 3165.16] That makes you +[3165.16 --> 3166.18] Part of +[3166.18 --> 3166.96] Something +[3166.96 --> 3168.88] That you +[3168.88 --> 3169.16] Maybe +[3169.16 --> 3169.74] Have no +[3169.74 --> 3170.72] Reason +[3170.72 --> 3171.18] Or +[3171.18 --> 3171.78] Means +[3171.78 --> 3172.34] Otherwise +[3172.34 --> 3173.28] To be +[3173.28 --> 3173.66] Part of +[3173.66 --> 3176.88] What Paul +[3176.88 --> 3177.48] Does +[3177.48 --> 3178.34] In this +[3178.34 --> 3179.04] Part of +[3179.04 --> 3179.50] Romans +[3179.50 --> 3180.96] Is help +[3180.96 --> 3181.76] Us see +[3181.76 --> 3182.22] How +[3182.22 --> 3183.42] That kind +[3183.42 --> 3183.86] Of +[3183.86 --> 3185.16] Spiritual +[3185.16 --> 3186.40] Union +[3186.40 --> 3187.14] That kind +[3187.14 --> 3187.64] Of +[3187.64 --> 3188.98] Mystical +[3188.98 --> 3189.52] Union +[3189.52 --> 3190.54] Also +[3190.54 --> 3191.94] Applies +[3191.94 --> 3192.88] In +[3192.88 --> 3193.78] Relationship +[3193.78 --> 3194.60] First +[3194.60 --> 3194.78] To +[3194.78 --> 3195.10] Adam +[3195.10 --> 3196.48] And +[3196.48 --> 3196.82] Then +[3196.82 --> 3197.10] By +[3197.10 --> 3197.50] Grace +[3197.50 --> 3197.92] Through +[3197.92 --> 3198.28] Faith +[3198.28 --> 3198.94] To +[3198.94 --> 3199.32] Christ +[3199.32 --> 3201.32] In +[3201.32 --> 3201.56] Fact +[3201.56 --> 3201.94] Verse +[3201.94 --> 3202.42] Twelve +[3202.42 --> 3203.40] Introduces +[3203.40 --> 3204.40] For us +[3204.40 --> 3205.24] A theological +[3205.24 --> 3205.94] Idea +[3205.94 --> 3206.86] That is +[3206.86 --> 3208.18] I'm not +[3208.18 --> 3208.82] Overstating +[3208.82 --> 3209.34] The case +[3209.34 --> 3210.30] Foundational +[3210.30 --> 3211.20] To all +[3211.20 --> 3211.92] Christian +[3211.92 --> 3213.10] Theology +[3213.10 --> 3215.20] Because of +[3215.20 --> 3215.64] The truth +[3215.64 --> 3216.02] That Paul +[3216.02 --> 3216.46] Is building +[3216.46 --> 3216.90] On here +[3216.90 --> 3217.74] We need +[3217.74 --> 3218.24] A savior +[3218.24 --> 3219.80] Because of +[3219.80 --> 3220.16] The truth +[3220.16 --> 3220.54] That Paul +[3220.54 --> 3220.98] Is building +[3220.98 --> 3221.50] On here +[3221.50 --> 3222.28] We have +[3222.28 --> 3222.66] One +[3222.66 --> 3224.44] And without +[3224.44 --> 3225.92] This truth +[3225.92 --> 3226.58] Pulling it +[3226.58 --> 3227.22] All together +[3227.22 --> 3228.40] None of +[3228.40 --> 3228.72] The book +[3228.72 --> 3229.28] Of Romans +[3229.28 --> 3229.64] Makes +[3229.64 --> 3230.34] Any sense +[3230.34 --> 3233.12] So I'd like +[3233.12 --> 3233.52] To look at +[3233.52 --> 3233.96] That a little +[3233.96 --> 3234.26] Bit more +[3234.26 --> 3234.72] Closely +[3234.72 --> 3235.32] And hopefully +[3235.32 --> 3235.88] You'll see +[3235.88 --> 3236.10] It +[3236.10 --> 3237.22] With me +[3237.22 --> 3238.48] So with +[3238.48 --> 3239.02] Your Bibles +[3239.02 --> 3239.52] Open +[3239.52 --> 3239.94] In verse +[3239.94 --> 3240.36] Twelve +[3240.36 --> 3241.64] Paul begins +[3241.64 --> 3243.26] Therefore +[3243.26 --> 3244.46] Just as +[3244.46 --> 3244.84] Sin +[3244.84 --> 3245.42] Entered +[3245.42 --> 3245.92] The world +[3245.92 --> 3246.42] Through +[3246.42 --> 3246.96] One +[3246.96 --> 3247.80] Man +[3247.80 --> 3249.52] Sin +[3249.52 --> 3250.18] Entered +[3250.18 --> 3250.60] The world +[3250.60 --> 3250.98] Through +[3250.98 --> 3251.60] One +[3251.60 --> 3252.08] Man +[3252.08 --> 3252.52] Now first +[3252.52 --> 3252.88] Of all +[3252.88 --> 3253.48] Let's not +[3253.48 --> 3253.76] Get ahead +[3253.76 --> 3254.08] Of ourselves +[3254.08 --> 3254.38] We have +[3254.38 --> 3254.68] To know +[3254.68 --> 3255.38] What sin +[3255.38 --> 3256.18] Is +[3256.18 --> 3258.00] Now back +[3258.00 --> 3258.80] In Romans +[3258.80 --> 3259.46] 1 and you +[3259.46 --> 3259.98] Can see it +[3259.98 --> 3260.26] If you +[3260.26 --> 3260.90] Flip back +[3260.90 --> 3261.50] Particularly +[3261.50 --> 3262.04] Verses +[3262.04 --> 3262.62] 18 to +[3262.62 --> 3263.10] 32 +[3263.10 --> 3264.42] We can +[3264.42 --> 3264.98] See that +[3264.98 --> 3265.92] Sin is +[3265.92 --> 3266.74] At root +[3266.74 --> 3268.42] An exchanging +[3268.42 --> 3269.16] Of the truth +[3269.16 --> 3269.92] Of God +[3269.92 --> 3271.20] For a lie +[3271.20 --> 3272.82] It is a +[3272.82 --> 3273.42] Suppressing +[3273.42 --> 3274.26] Of the truth +[3274.26 --> 3275.04] Of God +[3275.04 --> 3276.22] To serve +[3276.22 --> 3276.76] Or to +[3276.76 --> 3277.50] Hold up +[3277.50 --> 3278.26] Created +[3278.26 --> 3279.06] Things +[3279.06 --> 3280.12] At root +[3280.12 --> 3281.26] Fundamentally +[3281.26 --> 3282.40] All sin +[3282.40 --> 3282.98] Is +[3282.98 --> 3284.22] Idolatry +[3284.22 --> 3285.12] Stemming +[3285.12 --> 3285.66] From the +[3285.66 --> 3286.26] Idea +[3286.26 --> 3287.62] That you +[3287.62 --> 3288.56] Have a +[3288.56 --> 3289.68] Better idea +[3289.68 --> 3290.80] About what +[3290.80 --> 3291.76] Is good +[3291.76 --> 3292.86] Than God +[3292.86 --> 3293.22] Does +[3293.22 --> 3294.52] That you +[3294.52 --> 3294.92] Have a +[3294.92 --> 3295.60] Better idea +[3295.60 --> 3296.12] About what +[3296.12 --> 3296.70] Will fill you +[3296.70 --> 3297.26] With purpose +[3297.26 --> 3297.76] Or meaning +[3297.76 --> 3298.46] Or joy +[3298.46 --> 3299.44] Than God +[3299.44 --> 3299.80] Does +[3299.80 --> 3301.06] And it's +[3301.06 --> 3301.60] Out of +[3301.60 --> 3301.94] This +[3301.94 --> 3303.42] Depraved +[3303.42 --> 3304.02] Mind +[3304.02 --> 3304.42] That's +[3304.42 --> 3304.86] Paul's +[3304.86 --> 3305.24] Phrase +[3305.24 --> 3305.82] In chapter +[3305.82 --> 3306.08] 1 +[3306.08 --> 3306.22] Verse +[3306.22 --> 3306.64] 28 +[3306.64 --> 3307.58] It's +[3307.58 --> 3307.96] Out of +[3307.96 --> 3308.18] This +[3308.18 --> 3308.84] Depraved +[3308.84 --> 3309.40] Mind +[3309.40 --> 3309.68] That +[3309.68 --> 3310.52] The +[3310.52 --> 3311.40] Specific +[3311.40 --> 3312.42] Lists +[3312.42 --> 3312.98] That we +[3312.98 --> 3313.36] Can read +[3313.36 --> 3313.72] Through the +[3313.72 --> 3314.12] Bible +[3314.12 --> 3314.96] Specific +[3314.96 --> 3315.56] Acts +[3315.56 --> 3316.90] Of sinning +[3316.90 --> 3317.84] Comes +[3317.84 --> 3319.56] And this +[3319.56 --> 3320.20] Compounds +[3320.20 --> 3320.50] And we +[3320.50 --> 3320.86] See it +[3320.86 --> 3321.46] Compounding +[3321.46 --> 3322.86] In our +[3322.86 --> 3323.20] Hearts +[3323.20 --> 3323.54] And in +[3323.54 --> 3323.68] Our +[3323.68 --> 3324.02] Lives +[3324.02 --> 3324.28] And it +[3324.28 --> 3324.86] Builds +[3324.86 --> 3325.54] In Romans +[3325.54 --> 3326.44] Chapter 3 +[3326.44 --> 3327.68] Where we +[3327.68 --> 3329.20] See that +[3329.20 --> 3329.56] The sort +[3329.56 --> 3330.36] Of culmination +[3330.36 --> 3330.72] Of the +[3330.72 --> 3331.02] Case +[3331.02 --> 3331.48] Against +[3331.48 --> 3331.92] Us +[3331.92 --> 3333.00] Chapter 3 +[3333.00 --> 3333.36] Says +[3333.36 --> 3334.00] There is +[3334.00 --> 3335.04] No one +[3335.04 --> 3336.04] Righteous +[3336.04 --> 3337.72] Not even +[3337.72 --> 3338.08] One +[3338.08 --> 3339.56] There is +[3339.56 --> 3340.06] No one +[3340.06 --> 3340.62] Who seeks +[3340.62 --> 3341.10] God +[3341.10 --> 3341.88] That all +[3341.88 --> 3342.32] Have turned +[3342.32 --> 3342.74] Away +[3342.74 --> 3343.28] There's +[3343.28 --> 3343.82] No one +[3343.82 --> 3344.28] Who does +[3344.28 --> 3344.66] Good +[3344.66 --> 3345.16] Not +[3345.16 --> 3345.86] Even +[3345.86 --> 3346.72] One +[3346.72 --> 3348.54] That's +[3348.54 --> 3349.00] The first +[3349.00 --> 3349.48] Truth +[3349.48 --> 3350.02] Of sin 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3393.80] To make +[3393.80 --> 3394.20] Art +[3394.20 --> 3394.74] And to +[3394.74 --> 3395.38] Learn +[3395.38 --> 3395.72] When he +[3395.72 --> 3396.30] Told Adam +[3396.30 --> 3397.28] To explore +[3397.28 --> 3397.90] And to +[3397.90 --> 3398.78] Study +[3398.78 --> 3399.90] He told +[3399.90 --> 3400.58] The rest +[3400.58 --> 3401.42] Of humanity +[3401.42 --> 3402.40] Through him +[3402.40 --> 3404.48] Right +[3404.48 --> 3404.98] When Adam +[3404.98 --> 3405.44] Is given +[3405.44 --> 3406.60] That mandate +[3406.60 --> 3407.10] We +[3407.10 --> 3408.22] As the rest +[3408.22 --> 3408.76] Of humanity +[3408.76 --> 3409.52] Are given +[3409.52 --> 3410.18] That mandate +[3410.18 --> 3411.32] But likewise +[3411.32 --> 3412.60] When Adam +[3412.60 --> 3413.60] Rebelled +[3413.60 --> 3415.12] When Adam +[3415.12 --> 3415.96] Was cursed +[3415.96 --> 3417.32] That curse +[3417.32 --> 3417.96] Is also +[3417.96 --> 3418.92] Ours +[3418.92 --> 3420.34] Right +[3420.34 --> 3420.72] 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3452.76] We don't +[3452.76 --> 3453.74] Really +[3453.74 --> 3454.98] Like it +[3454.98 --> 3456.86] In fact +[3456.86 --> 3457.72] Maybe we +[3457.72 --> 3458.30] Don't even +[3458.30 --> 3458.82] Know whether +[3458.82 --> 3459.38] We like it +[3459.38 --> 3459.76] Or not +[3459.76 --> 3460.24] Because we +[3460.24 --> 3460.66] Don't even +[3460.66 --> 3461.66] Understand it +[3461.66 --> 3463.10] It doesn't +[3463.10 --> 3464.08] Make sense +[3464.08 --> 3465.14] In our +[3465.14 --> 3465.62] Frame of +[3465.62 --> 3465.94] Being +[3465.94 --> 3466.80] Because +[3466.80 --> 3469.66] Part of +[3469.66 --> 3470.04] The +[3470.04 --> 3471.76] Social +[3471.76 --> 3472.54] Imaginary +[3472.54 --> 3473.08] Part of +[3473.08 --> 3473.86] The way +[3473.86 --> 3474.24] That we +[3474.24 --> 3474.84] Operate +[3474.84 --> 3475.14] In the +[3475.14 --> 3475.40] World +[3475.40 --> 3475.90] Part of +[3475.90 --> 3477.26] The underlying +[3477.26 --> 3478.56] Assumptions +[3478.56 --> 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surrender and devotion +• Prayer for confession and forgiveness +• Psalm 32 reading and prayer +• Personal prayer for healing, strength, and guidance +• Praise and worship with repetition of "For you are good" +• Discussion of personal faith and relationship with Jesus +• Heidelberg Catechism quoted as response to question on comfort in life and death +• Praise and worship song lyrics referencing the power and love of God +• Introduction to World Renew Canada Foods Grain Bank and special offering for hunger relief +• Video presentation on community's work together to thrive +• Hymn singing, including "Take My Life" and "Let Them Flow" +• Invitation to children to participate in front during worship time +• Discussion of the importance of perseverance +• Definition of perseverance discussed, including not giving up when something is hard +• Story shared about a family hike where children had to work hard and persevere to reach the top +• Discussion of Bible story involving David and perseverance +• Call for congregation members to share their own stories of persevering through challenging situations +• Family prayer led by Sam, including reading from Psalm 121 and praying for various needs and concerns +• The congregation prays for comfort and peace during a difficult time, thinking of others who are mourning loss. +• Prayers are offered for Sai, Amy Kron, and other individuals dealing with illness or disease. +• The congregation lifts up their leaders and young people preparing to minister in Mexico. +• Prayers are given for the upcoming Lord's Supper, self-examination, and forgiveness. +• Requests are made for wisdom, guidance, and blessings for various church classes and activities. +• Pastor Chris is asked to be blessed as he leads preaching of God's word. +• A hymn is sung expressing reliance on Christ for salvation. +• The congregation prays for power, wisdom, and preparation for upcoming events. +• Scripture reading begins from Romans 4:1-17. +• The nature of blessedness and forgiveness +• Circumcision and faith as requirements for righteousness +• Abraham's faith and its significance +• The promise of righteousness through faith, not law +• The role of faith in guaranteeing the promise to all offspring of Abraham +• Discussion of the concept of faith and its various meanings +• Clarification that in Jude, "faith" refers to the Christian religion as a system of beliefs and doctrine +• Explanation that the Bible only uses "faith" to refer to Christianity and not other religious ideas or groups +• Critique of the idea that having enough faith can lead to specific outcomes or gifts from God (e.g. healing, success) +• The speaker discusses the concept of spiritual abuse and its connection to faith +• They differentiate between facts (e.g. gravity) and faith, emphasizing that faith is a "leap beyond reason" +• Faith is described as having an object, and its validity is determined by the validity of the object of faith +• In Christianity, faith is not about intensity of feeling but rather resting on a valid object +• The speaker references a previous sermon where it was explained that faith has an object in the Bible +• The speaker is joking about their own hairline and compares it unfavorably to Levi Huberts. +• The Christian faith is discussed, focusing on the person of Jesus Christ and the promise of the gospel. +• The historical fact that God took on flesh through Jesus Christ is emphasized. +• The significance of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection are explained as essential components of the Christian faith. +• The importance of Jesus' resurrection for Christians is highlighted, referencing 1 Corinthians 15. +• The resurrection of Jesus is considered a hinge in history +• Calendar systems and date counting methods have been debated +• The concept of Before Christ (BC) and Anno Domini (AD) vs Common Era (CE) +• Faith has its object in the person of Jesus Christ and the promise of the gospel +• The resurrection guarantees salvation for all who believe +• God's heart and choice of Israel, including Abraham and David as examples +• Boasting and the law, with boasting excluded due to faith +• Chapter 4: Abraham's justification by faith, not works +• The Greek word "credited" and its meaning in relation to faith and righteousness +• The concept of faith being counted as righteousness, citing Abraham's story in Genesis +• The distinction between faith and righteousness, with faith not inherently making someone righteous +• God treating people as if they were living a righteous life based on their faith, even if they are still sinners +• Examples from the Bible of imperfect individuals (Abraham and David) who had faith and were considered righteous by God +• The concept of being simultaneously righteous and sinful +• Imputed righteousness, where the perfect righteousness of Jesus is credited to believers +• The difference between earning salvation through works versus receiving it as a gift by faith +• Wages vs gifts: how work is rewarded rather than freely given +• Salvation as a requirement rather than a gift if one can earn it through works +• Merited by works vs credited without regard for actions +• Salvation as a form of work or effort +• Christian faith and salvation often seen as operationalized through works or efforts +• Tension between faith and works in understanding salvation +• Human tendency to think salvation is earned through good behavior +• Need for balance between faith and works in achieving salvation +• Discussion of faith and its intensity +• Differentiating between works-based and trusting faith +• Explanation of saving faith as trusting in Jesus Christ +• Warning against seeking self-justification through performance or morality +• Addressing anxiety about salvation and forgiveness +• Faith is not something that can be earned or lost +• True faith is trusting in God's ability to save, not one's own trust or abilities +• Paul writes about Abraham receiving righteousness through faith before being circumcised +• Righteousness comes from faith in God, not from external actions or identities +• Circumcision as a sign and seal of spiritual reality +• The Lord's Table as a sign and seal of spiritual reality +• Receiving what has already been declared to be ours +• Faith as the means by which promises are received +• God's promise to Abraham that he would be heir of the world, received through faith +• The guarantee of salvation comes only through the promise that comes by faith +• The story of Abraham and Isaac illustrates the concept of life from death +• The resurrection of Jesus is a central theme in Christianity +• Faith in God is not irrational, but rather a reasonable response to who God is +• Faith without reason can be seen as "feudalism" or an excessive emotional dependence on God +• Reason without faith can lead to rationalism, which is also incorrect according to Paul's teachings in Ephesians 2 +• The definition of faith +• Trust in Jesus and the promise of the gospel as a gift from God +• Exercising faith through belief that makes the gift real +• Abraham's story as an example of faith, including his waiting for a child despite advanced age and barrenness +• Belief being greater than how we feel or what appears to be true +• Faith is not opposed to reason, but sometimes opposed to feelings and appearances +• The nature and power of God, including his ability to create life and call things into being +• The importance of trusting in God's promises and word, even when it contradicts human feelings or popular opinion +• Believing in God leads to belonging to His people and family +• Faith, not works or human achievement, is the means by which one comes to God +• Justification by faith is a promise available to all Abraham's offspring, both circumcised and uncircumcised +• The concept of salvation as individual and communal +• The importance of community in the Christian faith +• Trusting in God's character, Jesus Christ, and the gospel promise +• Belonging to God and to each other through faith +• Hope in life and death through Christ alone +• Eternal life and joy through redemption in Christ +• Worship service including singing and prayer +• Invitation to connect with others after the service +• Offer of prayer for visitors and congregation members +• Blessing and benediction closing the service \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - March 5, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - March 5, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..5f526c307e27714f5d2689a5f520fe0856fc2ff5 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - March 5, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,2558 @@ +[0.00 --> 6.12] Oh, oh, and again, and again. +[6.78 --> 16.58] Oh, oh, and again, and again. +[30.00 --> 59.98] Oh, oh, and again. +[60.00 --> 62.50] Lord, we will wait upon you. +[62.80 --> 68.40] Oh God, you reign forever. +[69.78 --> 74.58] Our hope, our stone deliver. +[78.58 --> 83.58] You are the everlasting God. +[83.58 --> 88.82] The everlasting God. +[88.82 --> 96.46] You do not think you will grow weary. +[97.92 --> 102.82] You're the defender of the weak. +[103.76 --> 107.62] You comfort those in need. +[107.62 --> 115.78] You lift us up on wings like you go. +[115.78 --> 135.64] Oh God, you reign forever. +[135.64 --> 140.04] You reign forever +[140.04 --> 145.74] Our hope, our strong deliver +[145.74 --> 155.74] You are the everlasting God +[155.74 --> 160.44] The everlasting God +[160.44 --> 164.74] You do not think you won't +[164.74 --> 168.04] Grow weary +[168.04 --> 174.46] You're the defender of the weak +[174.46 --> 179.24] You comfort those in need +[179.24 --> 187.68] You lift us up always like egos +[187.68 --> 206.98] Oh God, you reign forever +[206.98 --> 215.08] Our hope, our strong deliver +[215.08 --> 222.28] You are the everlasting God +[222.28 --> 226.28] The everlasting God +[226.28 --> 233.28] You do not think you won't +[233.28 --> 236.00] Oh really +[236.00 --> 241.28] You're the defender of the weak +[241.28 --> 245.58] You comfort those in need +[245.58 --> 254.00] You lift us up always like egos +[254.00 --> 269.30] You are the everlasting God +[269.30 --> 274.00] The everlasting God +[274.00 --> 279.00] You do not think you won't +[279.00 --> 279.30] You do not think you won't +[279.30 --> 281.72] Grow weary +[281.72 --> 288.10] You're the defender of the weak +[288.10 --> 293.10] You comfort those in need +[293.10 --> 301.10] You lift us up always like egos +[301.10 --> 303.10] You lift us up always like egos +[303.10 --> 315.38] You do not think you won't +[315.38 --> 316.44] You lift us up always like egos +[316.44 --> 317.44] Amen. +[346.44 --> 348.44] Amen. +[376.44 --> 378.44] Amen. +[406.44 --> 408.44] Amen. +[436.44 --> 438.44] Amen. +[466.44 --> 468.44] Amen. +[496.44 --> 498.44] Amen. +[526.44 --> 549.58] Good morning. +[551.64 --> 553.52] We got there eventually. +[553.68 --> 553.90] Great. +[554.30 --> 555.90] Welcome to worship. +[556.44 --> 561.90] My name is Chris, I'm one of the pastors here, and it's my privilege, along with a few others +[561.90 --> 567.60] here on stage, and some people you don't yet see, anticipation to lead you in our shared +[567.60 --> 569.46] worship together this morning. +[570.26 --> 573.64] Before we begin, we have a couple of announcements, and so I'm going to invite Brandon to come +[573.64 --> 579.58] up and get ready for that, and while he's making his way up, I want to just let you +[579.58 --> 584.12] know that on Wednesday night, this coming week, Wednesday night, we are going to have +[584.12 --> 590.54] a prayer service here at 7 p.m., and so you're all invited to join us as we gather together +[590.54 --> 595.02] to pray for the ministries of our church and our denomination and for the kingdom of God +[595.02 --> 602.60] throughout the world, and we will pray in song and spoken in large group and in small group, +[602.60 --> 609.30] and so we encourage you all to come Wednesday evening, 7 p.m., here for that prayer time +[609.30 --> 609.86] together. +[609.86 --> 614.32] Yeah, two things from the Spring Mexico team. +[614.94 --> 617.52] One is thank you for everybody who came out last night to the Mexico dinner. +[618.06 --> 620.18] We did amazing in terms of fundraising. +[620.40 --> 624.28] I think everybody had a good time as well, but it was, it actually did break, at least +[624.28 --> 628.40] in 17 years, is the most money we've ever raised, so thank you for that, guys. +[628.42 --> 628.94] That was awesome. +[629.40 --> 629.72] Congratulations. +[630.06 --> 631.20] A round of applause for you. +[631.20 --> 638.74] The second one is, we're next Sunday, which is, I believe, also our going away service +[638.74 --> 643.62] thingy, whatever they call that, we're doing a pancake breakfast beforehand for the congregation. +[643.82 --> 644.68] Again, it's by donation. +[644.76 --> 645.92] There's no minimum donation, though. +[645.96 --> 648.92] It's more just, we're trying to cover the cost of the pancake stuff and just have a good +[648.92 --> 649.56] time with you guys. +[649.56 --> 654.38] So for that one, that'll, doors will open around kind of 8.30, we'll start serving pancakes. +[654.58 --> 659.18] By 9.30, the pancakes will be going away and we'll be rushing to clean up for church again. +[659.40 --> 662.06] So just hope to see you all there for that, too. +[662.16 --> 662.48] Thank you. +[662.48 --> 672.40] Continuing with some announcements. +[673.54 --> 679.68] After service today is youth coffee, and so that's for everyone in our youth ministry. +[680.36 --> 685.24] You are heading out to a member's house for coffee together. +[685.72 --> 689.70] If you have any questions about that, you can grab Pastor Kevin and he'll give you directions +[689.70 --> 691.18] and location and the like. +[691.18 --> 700.20] As well, this evening is a young adults board games event here at the church, and I've been +[700.20 --> 704.42] told that you can talk to Big Jerry about who that is. +[708.10 --> 709.30] That's Jared, right? +[709.46 --> 709.64] Yeah? +[709.78 --> 709.96] Okay. +[710.06 --> 712.04] So you can talk to Jared, Big Jerry. +[712.18 --> 713.18] That's a new one for me, man. +[714.22 --> 716.14] And he will give you details on that. +[716.14 --> 721.90] Additionally, this week, our church is hosting classes. +[722.90 --> 728.94] Classes is the regional gathering of Christian Reformed churches, and we are meeting here on +[728.94 --> 731.46] Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. +[731.86 --> 736.32] And so to help facilitate that, we have a number of volunteers who are making that happen, +[736.40 --> 737.70] and we're so grateful for you. +[737.70 --> 741.86] But we also need to set up this space for the meeting. +[742.58 --> 748.10] And so tomorrow night, Monday night at 7 o'clock, a group of us will be gathering here to stack +[748.10 --> 749.72] chairs and pool tables and the like. +[749.78 --> 752.88] If you're available for that, many hands make light work. +[753.34 --> 755.78] Please come tomorrow night, 7 o'clock. +[755.88 --> 756.78] We'll set that up. +[756.78 --> 762.70] Hopefully, it will only take half an hour, 45 minutes or so, and then we can be ready for +[762.70 --> 764.42] Tuesday morning with that. +[766.66 --> 768.50] I think those are my announcements. +[768.78 --> 774.58] And so I'm going to invite you, as you are able to stand, as we are ushered into the presence +[774.58 --> 778.68] of our God, we are greeted by Him here in worship. +[778.68 --> 785.70] One of the special and amazing privileges of worship is that when we gather as the people +[785.70 --> 792.24] of God around His Word and to sing His praises, God promises to show up in mighty and powerful +[792.24 --> 792.68] ways. +[793.36 --> 799.42] So God is here, and He invites you now to Himself, and so receive His greeting. +[800.76 --> 807.20] Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, His Son, +[807.20 --> 811.26] and our Savior, through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[812.30 --> 812.70] Amen. +[837.20 --> 857.28] Let us worship God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ. +[857.66 --> 858.94] We are new creations. +[859.58 --> 861.36] The old is gone, and the new has come. +[861.88 --> 866.02] Let us worship God as Christ's ambassadors, through us and through our worship. +[866.02 --> 868.24] May we announce the good news to all. +[868.78 --> 870.94] Let us worship God in spirit and in truth. +[871.40 --> 872.08] Praise God. +[872.30 --> 873.26] We are reconciled. +[873.48 --> 874.22] We are redeemed. +[874.48 --> 875.22] And we are renewed. +[875.22 --> 899.62] Come, people of the risen King, who delight to bring Him praise. +[899.62 --> 907.88] Come, people of the risen King, who delight to bring Him praise. +[907.88 --> 916.04] From the shifting shadows of the earth, we will lift our eyes to Him. +[916.04 --> 924.26] Where steady arms of mercy reach to gather children in. +[924.26 --> 933.08] Rejoice, rejoice, let every tongue rejoice. +[933.08 --> 937.24] One heart, one voice. +[937.24 --> 940.60] All Church of Christ, rejoice. +[940.60 --> 943.02] Come, people of the risen King, who delight to bring Him praise. +[943.02 --> 944.62] Come, people of the risen King, who delight to bring Him praise. +[944.62 --> 950.26] Come, those who tell our battle's won, and our struggling in the fight. +[950.26 --> 956.26] morning sun and those weeping through the night +[956.26 --> 962.26] come those who tell +[964.26 --> 972.26] for his perfect love will never change and his mercies never cease +[972.26 --> 980.26] but follow us through all our days with a certain hope of peace +[980.26 --> 988.26] rejoice rejoice let every tongue rejoice +[988.26 --> 996.26] one heart one glory oh church of christ rejoice +[996.26 --> 1008.26] come young and old from every land +[1008.26 --> 1012.26] men and women of the faith +[1012.26 --> 1016.26] come those with full or empty hands +[1016.26 --> 1020.26] find the riches of his grace +[1020.26 --> 1024.26] over all the world his people sing +[1024.26 --> 1028.26] sure to sure we hear them call +[1028.26 --> 1032.26] the truth that cries through every +[1032.26 --> 1036.26] our God is all in all +[1036.26 --> 1040.26] rejoice rejoice +[1040.26 --> 1044.26] let every tongue rejoice +[1044.26 --> 1050.26] one heart one voice +[1050.26 --> 1054.26] oh church of christ rejoice +[1054.26 --> 1056.26] rejoice rejoice +[1056.26 --> 1060.26] let every tongue rejoice +[1060.26 --> 1064.26] one heart one voice +[1064.26 --> 1068.26] oh church of christ rejoice +[1068.26 --> 1078.26] joy +[1078.26 --> 1080.26] oh +[1080.26 --> 1082.26] oh +[1082.26 --> 1084.26] oh +[1084.26 --> 1086.26] oh +[1086.26 --> 1088.26] oh +[1088.26 --> 1090.26] oh +[1090.26 --> 1092.26] oh +[1092.26 --> 1094.26] oh +[1094.26 --> 1096.26] oh +[1096.26 --> 1098.26] oh +[1098.26 --> 1102.26] oh +[1104.26 --> 1106.26] oh +[1106.26 --> 1108.26] oh +[1108.26 --> 1110.26] oh +[1110.26 --> 1112.26] oh +[1112.26 --> 1114.26] oh +[1114.26 --> 1116.26] hold my heart +[1116.26 --> 1118.26] oh +[1118.26 --> 1120.26] oh +[1120.26 --> 1122.26] oh +[1122.26 --> 1124.26] oh +[1124.26 --> 1130.14] Call for songs of loudest praise +[1130.14 --> 1136.06] Teach me some melodious sonnet +[1136.06 --> 1141.50] Sung by flaming tongues above +[1141.50 --> 1147.46] Praise the mount I'm fixed upon it +[1147.46 --> 1153.62] Mount of thy redeeming love +[1153.62 --> 1167.06] Here I raise my Ebenezer +[1167.06 --> 1172.24] Hither by thy help I've come +[1172.24 --> 1178.00] And I hope by thy good pleasure +[1178.00 --> 1183.34] Safely to arrive at home +[1183.34 --> 1189.20] Jesus sought me when a stranger +[1189.20 --> 1194.72] Wandering from the fold of God +[1194.72 --> 1200.38] He to rescue me from danger +[1200.38 --> 1205.34] Interposed his precious blood +[1205.34 --> 1219.72] Oh to grace how great a debtor +[1219.72 --> 1225.20] Daily I'm constrained to be +[1225.20 --> 1231.06] Let thy goodness like a fatter +[1231.06 --> 1236.58] Find my wandering heart to thee +[1236.58 --> 1242.44] Prone to wonder Lord I feel it +[1242.44 --> 1247.96] Prone to leave the God I love +[1247.96 --> 1250.96] Here's my heart Lord +[1250.96 --> 1253.44] Take and seal it +[1253.44 --> 1261.96] Seal it for thy courts above all else +[1261.96 --> 1267.82] I adore your name +[1267.82 --> 1273.34] Above all else +[1273.34 --> 1279.26] Tune my heart to sing your praise +[1279.26 --> 1284.34] Above all else +[1284.34 --> 1295.72] I adore your name +[1295.72 --> 1297.72] Above all else +[1297.72 --> 1301.72] I adore your name +[1301.72 --> 1313.10] Above all else +[1313.10 --> 1317.10] Above all else +[1317.10 --> 1318.58] Tune my heart to sing your praise +[1318.58 --> 1319.10] Above all else +[1319.10 --> 1320.10] To sing your praise +[1320.10 --> 1320.48] To sing your praise +[1320.48 --> 1324.96] Above all else +[1324.96 --> 1330.48] Tune my heart to sing your praise +[1330.48 --> 1331.48] Above all else +[1331.48 --> 1341.58] To sing your praise +[1341.58 --> 1343.34] Above all else +[1343.34 --> 1343.86] Tune my heart to sing your praise +[1343.86 --> 1344.36] The highest praise +[1344.36 --> 1344.94] The highest praise +[1344.94 --> 1346.30] The loudest praise +[1346.30 --> 1350.42] To the name of all +[1350.42 --> 1352.44] Every name +[1352.44 --> 1377.32] every day +[1382.44 --> 1389.04] This is our time for a prayer of confession. +[1391.04 --> 1395.62] There will be a pause where we can reflect on our own confessions. +[1397.56 --> 1398.52] Let's pray. +[1403.40 --> 1405.74] O God, our great shepherd, +[1406.60 --> 1409.40] you tenderly gather us as lambs, +[1409.40 --> 1412.96] carrying us with all your embracing love. +[1415.68 --> 1419.36] Yet, like sheep, we wander from you, +[1420.40 --> 1423.58] following our own ways, ignoring your voice, +[1424.40 --> 1428.20] trusting, distrusting your provisions. +[1430.60 --> 1433.54] Forgive our stubborn rebellion, our hardened hearts, +[1434.14 --> 1435.34] our lack of trust. +[1435.34 --> 1440.78] Refresh us once again by your quiet waters of mercy, +[1441.56 --> 1444.08] and restore our souls by your redeeming love. +[1445.96 --> 1449.92] Guide our paths that we might follow you more closely. +[1449.92 --> 1450.92] Amen. +[1450.92 --> 1451.92] Amen. +[1455.36 --> 1473.80] We pray this through Jesus Christ, our good shepherd. +[1475.54 --> 1476.30] Amen. +[1476.30 --> 1479.70] From Psalm 32, +[1480.08 --> 1483.04] Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, +[1483.84 --> 1485.26] whose sins are covered. +[1486.24 --> 1490.90] Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them, +[1491.58 --> 1493.70] and in whose spirit is no deceit. +[1493.70 --> 1495.42] Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, +[1495.42 --> 1503.58] especially if the angemise. +[1503.58 --> 1503.84] We pray this through Jesus Christ, our love. +[1503.84 --> 1506.06] It was the one whose contributing to Jesus Christ, our love. +[1507.06 --> 1510.82] That we pay for which with theBN whoever. +[1512.46 --> 1514.80] Great is integral, our friend and connect emocion Baby. +[1514.80 --> 1517.18] On thisema in his Son, and God extend praise our party, +[1517.84 --> 1518.30] our Group of God. +[1518.30 --> 1519.58] as Padre was a band... +[1519.58 --> 1522.82] For your hand of mercy to heal me, +[1522.82 --> 1527.08] I am weak. +[1527.78 --> 1532.18] I need your love to free me. +[1532.44 --> 1539.82] Oh, Lord, my rock, my strength and weakness. +[1541.10 --> 1544.82] Come rescue me. +[1544.82 --> 1550.82] Oh, Lord, you are my hope. +[1550.82 --> 1557.56] Your promise never fails me. +[1557.90 --> 1565.62] And my desire is to follow you forever. +[1566.68 --> 1568.32] For you are good. +[1568.84 --> 1570.60] For you are good. +[1570.60 --> 1574.60] For you are good to me. +[1575.50 --> 1577.26] For you are good. +[1577.26 --> 1579.34] For you are good. +[1579.34 --> 1584.22] For you are good to me. +[1584.22 --> 1596.04] I cry out for your hand of mercy to heal me. +[1596.44 --> 1599.26] I am weak. +[1599.26 --> 1604.14] I need your love to free me. +[1604.14 --> 1612.78] Oh, Lord, my rock, my strength and weakness. +[1612.78 --> 1614.78] Come rescue me. +[1614.78 --> 1620.66] Come rescue me, oh, Lord. +[1620.66 --> 1623.38] You are my hope. +[1623.38 --> 1629.32] Your promise never fails me. +[1629.32 --> 1637.20] And my desire is to follow you forever. +[1637.20 --> 1638.02] For you are good. +[1638.02 --> 1642.54] For you are good. +[1642.54 --> 1646.72] For you are good to me. +[1646.94 --> 1648.90] For you are good. +[1648.90 --> 1650.02] For you are good. +[1650.02 --> 1652.28] For you are good. +[1652.28 --> 1654.28] to me +[1654.86 --> 1656.20] Oh you are +[1656.20 --> 1656.68] good +[1656.68 --> 1658.30] Oh you are +[1658.30 --> 1662.28] good to +[1662.28 --> 1663.28] me +[1663.28 --> 1664.70] Oh you are +[1664.70 --> 1665.16] good +[1665.16 --> 1666.82] Oh you are +[1666.82 --> 1670.48] good to +[1670.48 --> 1672.28] me +[1672.28 --> 1679.94] Our response is going to come from +[1679.94 --> 1682.26] Heidelberg Catechism, Question and Answer +[1682.26 --> 1684.44] 1 which we will do responsibly +[1684.44 --> 1685.82] and I ask you to stand +[1685.82 --> 1687.86] to join me in +[1687.86 --> 1690.54] answering this question +[1690.54 --> 1694.60] What is +[1694.60 --> 1696.50] your only comfort in life +[1696.50 --> 1697.14] and in death? +[1698.14 --> 1699.42] For I am not +[1699.42 --> 1701.14] proud of the long +[1701.14 --> 1702.40] of all of your souls +[1702.40 --> 1704.30] in life and in death +[1704.30 --> 1705.92] in my faithful spirit +[1705.92 --> 1707.04] and in life +[1707.04 --> 1708.86] we have been totally +[1708.86 --> 1710.54] here in all our sins +[1710.54 --> 1712.52] for His +[1712.54 --> 1712.74] and to help +[1712.74 --> 1738.82] theлад +[1740.54 --> 1754.54] right +[1763.58 --> 1769.90] who breaks the power of skin and darkness whose love is mighty +[1769.90 --> 1779.90] and so much stronger the king of glory the king of all things +[1780.46 --> 1789.82] who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder and leaves us breathless in awe and wonder the king of +[1789.82 --> 1794.94] glory the king of all kings +[1794.94 --> 1804.94] this is amazing +[1804.94 --> 1812.94] you laid my place +[1812.94 --> 1816.94] that you would bear my cross +[1816.94 --> 1830.94] i would be set free +[1835.42 --> 1845.82] who brings our chaos back into order who makes the orphan a son and daughter the king of glory +[1845.82 --> 1859.82] the king of glory the king of glory +[1870.54 --> 1873.82] that you would take my place +[1873.82 --> 1877.82] that you would bear my cross +[1877.82 --> 1881.82] you laid down your life +[1881.82 --> 1887.82] that i would be set free +[1887.82 --> 1893.82] oh jesus i sing for all that you've done for me +[1893.82 --> 1907.82] worthy is the king who conquered the grave +[1907.82 --> 1917.82] worthy is the king who conquered the grave worthy is the land who was saved +[1917.82 --> 1925.82] worthy is the king who conquered the grave worthy is the land who was saved +[1925.82 --> 1931.82] worthy worthy worthy worthy worthy oh this is amazing +[1931.82 --> 1937.82] this is +[1937.82 --> 1939.82] is the king who conquered the grave +[1939.82 --> 1941.82] that you would take my place +[1941.82 --> 1943.82] that you would bear my cross +[1943.82 --> 1945.82] you would +[1945.82 --> 1951.82] oh +[1951.82 --> 1959.82] Oh, Jesus, I sing for all that you've done for me +[1978.22 --> 1979.60] I invite you to be seated. +[1981.82 --> 2001.42] Hello. +[2001.42 --> 2004.34] Hey, my name is Mike. +[2004.34 --> 2006.34] I'm one of the deacons here. +[2006.34 --> 2011.42] Today's special offering is for World Renew Canada Foods Grain Bank. +[2011.42 --> 2017.84] At the moment, 28 million people around the world are struggling with hunger. +[2017.84 --> 2022.18] World Renew, with its supporters and partners, are responding. +[2022.18 --> 2023.54] Here is a short video. +[2023.54 --> 2024.42] Please give generously. +[2024.42 --> 2054.42] +[2054.42 --> 2084.42] +[2084.42 --> 2114.42] +[2114.42 --> 2118.84] Just how much more God can do than they could have ever imagined. +[2118.84 --> 2123.42] By working together with their community, they are envisioning new ways to thrive. +[2123.42 --> 2124.42] And we'll see you next time. +[2124.42 --> 2125.42] Thank you. +[2125.42 --> 2126.42] And we'll see you next time. +[2126.42 --> 2127.42] Thank you. +[2127.42 --> 2156.18] Take my life and let it be. +[2156.18 --> 2157.18] Take my hand. +[2157.18 --> 2163.18] Let them flow in endless praise. +[2163.18 --> 2170.18] Let them flow in endless praise. +[2170.18 --> 2177.18] Let them flow in endless praise. +[2177.18 --> 2192.18] Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of thy love. +[2192.18 --> 2199.18] Take my feet and let them be. +[2199.18 --> 2200.18] Take my hand. +[2200.18 --> 2201.18] Let them flow in endless praise. +[2201.18 --> 2202.18] Take my hand. +[2202.18 --> 2203.18] Let them flow in endless praise. +[2203.18 --> 2204.18] Let them flow in endless praise. +[2204.18 --> 2205.18] Let them flow in endless praise. +[2205.18 --> 2207.18] Let them flow in endless praise. +[2207.18 --> 2209.18] Let them flow in endless praise. +[2209.18 --> 2217.16] Take my silver and my gold +[2217.16 --> 2221.78] Not a might would I withhold +[2221.78 --> 2227.90] Take my intellect and use +[2227.90 --> 2233.20] Every power as thou shalt choose +[2233.20 --> 2238.80] Every power as thou shalt choose +[2238.80 --> 2247.76] Take my will and make it thine +[2247.76 --> 2252.92] It shall be no longer mine +[2252.92 --> 2258.28] Take my heart, it is thy door +[2258.28 --> 2263.28] It shall be thy royal throne +[2263.28 --> 2268.48] It shall be thy royal throne +[2268.48 --> 2277.44] Take my love, my Lord, I pour +[2277.44 --> 2283.34] At thy feet is treasure store +[2283.34 --> 2288.44] Take myself and I will be +[2288.44 --> 2293.40] Ever only all for thee +[2293.40 --> 2299.40] Ever only all for thee +[2299.40 --> 2323.24] I'd like to invite any kids here from age three up to grade four to come join us at the front +[2323.24 --> 2327.56] Before we head off to continue worshipping and children's worship time +[2327.56 --> 2342.64] So today we are going to be talking about a really big word which is perseverance +[2342.64 --> 2348.04] Does anybody know what perseverance means already? +[2348.22 --> 2349.30] Any of our kids here? +[2349.38 --> 2350.76] Oh, maybe some of our older ones +[2350.76 --> 2358.88] She said it means if you don't give up +[2358.88 --> 2361.06] That is a great way to summarize it +[2361.06 --> 2364.98] So perseverance is when something is hard and you keep trying and you don't give up +[2364.98 --> 2368.60] So I'm going to tell you a little story about perseverance +[2368.60 --> 2373.84] It was, I think it was last summer we decided to go on a hike with our family +[2373.84 --> 2376.14] Has anyone ever been on a hike with their family? +[2376.34 --> 2377.52] Yeah? Oh great, lots of you +[2377.52 --> 2381.70] So we decided to go on a hike that was mostly uphill +[2381.70 --> 2386.90] And it took about maybe an hour and a half to get all the way up to the top +[2386.90 --> 2388.98] And it was like this the whole time +[2388.98 --> 2392.58] And you can imagine that that might have been a little bit hard +[2392.58 --> 2395.16] And some of my kids asked a lot of questions +[2395.16 --> 2397.62] Actually they mostly asked one question +[2397.62 --> 2401.18] How much farther until we're at the top? +[2401.26 --> 2403.20] Or how much longer is it? +[2403.46 --> 2404.92] Or maybe there was two questions +[2404.92 --> 2407.04] Can we turn around and go back to the car? +[2408.32 --> 2409.96] It was a long way up +[2409.96 --> 2412.46] And they had to work really hard and keep going +[2412.46 --> 2415.04] And we had to encourage them and hold their hands +[2415.04 --> 2416.68] And climb over big routes +[2416.68 --> 2418.82] But eventually we made it to the top +[2418.82 --> 2420.60] And we got to see a beautiful lake +[2420.60 --> 2422.34] And a beautiful view +[2422.34 --> 2425.90] So they did a great job of persevering there +[2425.90 --> 2428.82] We're going to talk today though +[2428.82 --> 2430.72] In the Bible about a man, David +[2430.72 --> 2433.12] We've been talking about David and how he persevered +[2433.12 --> 2435.88] And I'd like to hear maybe some stories from you +[2435.88 --> 2437.32] About something you've done that's hard +[2437.32 --> 2438.32] And you didn't have to get up +[2438.32 --> 2439.94] So before we do that +[2439.94 --> 2441.10] We're going to stand up +[2441.10 --> 2443.78] And we're going to bless the rest of our church family +[2443.78 --> 2446.28] And receive their blessing in return +[2446.28 --> 2449.78] So we're going to put our hands up +[2449.78 --> 2458.50] Thank you +[2468.32 --> 2488.70] Good morning, my name's Sam +[2488.70 --> 2490.40] And I'm a member here at Emmanuel +[2490.40 --> 2493.24] And it's my privilege to lead you in our family prayer +[2493.24 --> 2496.28] Just wanted to remind you that next Sunday +[2496.28 --> 2498.96] We are going to be participating in the Lord's Supper +[2498.96 --> 2501.84] So we ask that you would consider that +[2501.84 --> 2503.70] As you go through this coming week +[2503.70 --> 2506.02] Please pray with me +[2506.02 --> 2508.36] Eternal God +[2508.36 --> 2510.04] Creator of all +[2510.04 --> 2512.36] You are indeed the King of glory +[2512.36 --> 2514.66] And we humbly come before you today +[2514.66 --> 2517.16] Recognizing your amazing love +[2517.16 --> 2519.24] For people in this broken world +[2519.24 --> 2520.24] That we live in +[2520.24 --> 2522.66] The psalmist reminds us +[2522.66 --> 2525.28] That when we lift our eyes to the mountains +[2525.28 --> 2527.28] Where does our help come from? +[2527.90 --> 2529.40] Our help comes from the Lord +[2529.40 --> 2530.90] Maker of heaven and earth +[2530.90 --> 2533.40] You will not let our foot slip +[2533.40 --> 2535.00] You watch over us +[2535.00 --> 2536.76] You do not slumber +[2536.76 --> 2538.70] Indeed you watch over Israel +[2538.70 --> 2540.74] That will not slumber nor sleep +[2540.74 --> 2543.18] You, O Lord, will keep us from all harm +[2543.18 --> 2545.12] Watch over our life +[2545.12 --> 2548.98] You, Lord, will watch over our coming and going +[2548.98 --> 2551.48] Both now and forevermore +[2551.48 --> 2554.46] We stand amazed at your grace +[2554.46 --> 2556.68] Which saved a wretch like me +[2556.68 --> 2558.30] Once we were lost +[2558.30 --> 2559.64] But now we have found +[2559.64 --> 2560.54] Was blind +[2560.54 --> 2561.54] But now we see +[2561.54 --> 2564.80] Through many dangers, toils, and snares +[2564.80 --> 2566.24] I have already come +[2566.24 --> 2569.26] This grace has brought me safe thus far +[2569.26 --> 2571.22] And grace will lead me home +[2571.22 --> 2573.40] You are faithful +[2573.40 --> 2575.06] And you know each of us +[2575.06 --> 2577.16] Better than we know ourselves +[2577.16 --> 2579.32] We believe in you, Lord +[2579.32 --> 2581.70] Help us in our unbelief +[2581.70 --> 2585.34] We recognize our world is in turmoil +[2585.34 --> 2588.34] We see the devastation in Turkey and Syria +[2588.34 --> 2590.86] We pray for goodness and comfort +[2590.86 --> 2591.96] To those in despair +[2591.96 --> 2594.72] We see the war in Ukraine +[2594.72 --> 2596.82] Bring your peace, we pray +[2596.82 --> 2599.02] For the many who suffer injustice +[2599.02 --> 2601.54] Give them goodness and peace +[2601.54 --> 2604.24] We pray for those in our community +[2604.24 --> 2605.98] That mourn the loss of loved ones +[2605.98 --> 2608.22] We pray for the Harris family +[2608.22 --> 2611.34] For Leanne as she makes her way back home today +[2611.34 --> 2614.70] The Birken Passes and the Chepkama families +[2614.70 --> 2617.84] Allow them to experience comfort and peace +[2617.84 --> 2619.64] During this very difficult time +[2619.64 --> 2622.66] We think of others who are mourning loss +[2622.66 --> 2625.22] Some recently, some not so recent +[2625.22 --> 2628.28] We also lift up Sai and greet a viscera +[2628.28 --> 2631.14] As Sai begins the treatment for cancer this week +[2631.14 --> 2633.14] Also for Amy Kron +[2633.14 --> 2635.84] Who is dealing with this very tough disease +[2635.84 --> 2637.64] Grant them your peace +[2637.64 --> 2640.22] May your healing hand touch them +[2640.22 --> 2642.90] And their bodies in such a powerful way +[2642.90 --> 2644.80] And grant them the peace +[2644.80 --> 2646.42] That transcends all understanding +[2646.42 --> 2649.44] We pray for all the young people and leaders +[2649.44 --> 2651.16] That are preparing for the trip to Mexico +[2651.16 --> 2654.00] We thank you for a good evening last night +[2654.00 --> 2656.74] And we pray that your grace and gifts +[2656.74 --> 2659.18] May be evident as they minister in your name +[2659.18 --> 2662.38] May each one receive power and wisdom +[2662.38 --> 2664.64] Whatever may cross their path +[2664.64 --> 2665.98] As they go there +[2665.98 --> 2669.06] We ask that you would prepare our heart +[2669.06 --> 2670.46] For Lord's Supper next week +[2670.46 --> 2672.82] May we examine ourselves +[2672.82 --> 2675.66] And if we need to ask our forgiveness +[2675.66 --> 2678.44] May we do that with your grace +[2678.44 --> 2681.24] We pray for our classes +[2681.24 --> 2682.44] B.C. Southeast +[2682.44 --> 2685.14] As they meet this week here in this church +[2685.14 --> 2687.38] Grant wisdom to the delegates +[2687.38 --> 2690.40] As they discuss the many areas of ministry +[2690.40 --> 2691.68] In our classes +[2691.68 --> 2694.18] Bless Pastor Chris +[2694.18 --> 2696.08] As he leads us in the preaching of your word +[2696.08 --> 2697.44] Found in Romans +[2697.44 --> 2699.64] May our hearts be receptive +[2699.64 --> 2700.78] And our minds renewed +[2700.78 --> 2703.32] As we consider how faith can encourage +[2703.32 --> 2704.40] Our walk with you +[2704.40 --> 2706.54] We know that on our own +[2706.54 --> 2708.48] We are unable to justify ourselves +[2708.48 --> 2711.14] But rely totally on you +[2711.14 --> 2714.30] This hymn expresses that so beautifully +[2714.30 --> 2715.70] And clearly says +[2715.70 --> 2717.94] Not what my hands have done +[2717.94 --> 2719.36] Can save my guilty soul +[2719.36 --> 2721.98] Not what my failing flesh has borne +[2721.98 --> 2723.32] Can make my spirit whole +[2723.32 --> 2725.36] Not what I say or do +[2725.36 --> 2726.92] Can give me peace with God +[2726.92 --> 2729.82] Not all my prayers and sighs and tears +[2729.82 --> 2731.64] Can bear my awful load +[2731.64 --> 2734.30] I bless the Christ of God +[2734.30 --> 2736.02] I rest on love divine +[2736.02 --> 2738.52] And with unfaltering lip and heart +[2738.52 --> 2740.16] I call this Savior mine +[2740.16 --> 2743.68] Tis he who saveth me +[2743.68 --> 2745.04] And freely pardon gives +[2745.04 --> 2748.60] I love because he loves +[2748.60 --> 2751.46] I live because he lives +[2751.46 --> 2753.80] We pray all these things +[2753.80 --> 2755.26] In the name of our Lord and Savior +[2755.26 --> 2756.16] Jesus Christ +[2756.16 --> 2756.92] Amen +[2761.64 --> 2787.52] We're going to start by reading together +[2787.52 --> 2793.22] The first 17 verses of Romans 4 +[2793.22 --> 2795.82] And so if you have a Bible +[2795.82 --> 2797.04] I encourage you to open that up +[2797.04 --> 2798.76] If you use a device +[2798.76 --> 2799.80] Get that out +[2799.80 --> 2800.98] And get that ready +[2800.98 --> 2802.84] It will be on the screen +[2802.84 --> 2805.16] But after it leaves the screen +[2805.16 --> 2806.26] We're going to stay there +[2806.26 --> 2810.08] And near the end of our time together +[2810.08 --> 2811.56] We're actually going to look at +[2811.56 --> 2813.48] Verse 18 to the end +[2813.48 --> 2815.72] And so I encourage you to have that +[2815.72 --> 2817.98] In front of you as we go there +[2817.98 --> 2821.10] So I'm going to read Romans 4 +[2821.10 --> 2823.10] The first 17 verses +[2823.10 --> 2829.00] What then shall we say +[2829.00 --> 2831.44] That Abraham, our forefather +[2831.44 --> 2832.66] According to the flesh +[2832.66 --> 2834.42] Discovered in this matter +[2834.42 --> 2838.72] If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works +[2838.72 --> 2840.70] He had something to boast about +[2840.70 --> 2842.66] But not before God +[2842.66 --> 2844.62] What does Scripture say? +[2844.62 --> 2846.14] Abraham believed +[2846.14 --> 2848.02] And it was credited to him +[2848.02 --> 2849.14] As righteousness +[2849.14 --> 2852.78] Now, to the one who works +[2852.78 --> 2855.52] Wages are not credited as a gift +[2855.52 --> 2856.68] But as an obligation +[2856.68 --> 2859.86] However, to the one who does not work +[2859.86 --> 2861.00] But trusts God +[2861.00 --> 2862.70] Who justifies the ungodly +[2862.70 --> 2865.84] Their faith is credited as righteousness +[2865.84 --> 2869.04] David says the same thing +[2869.04 --> 2871.44] When he speaks of the blessedness +[2871.44 --> 2873.28] Of the one to whom God credits +[2873.28 --> 2875.22] Righteousness apart from works +[2875.22 --> 2877.38] Blessed are those +[2877.38 --> 2879.46] Whose transgressions are forgiven +[2879.46 --> 2881.08] Whose sins are covered +[2881.08 --> 2883.24] Blessed is the one +[2883.24 --> 2884.62] Whose sin the Lord +[2884.62 --> 2887.10] Will never count against them +[2887.10 --> 2890.40] Is this blessedness +[2890.40 --> 2892.28] Only for the circumcised +[2892.28 --> 2894.34] Or also for the uncircumcised? +[2895.38 --> 2897.02] We have been saying +[2897.02 --> 2898.06] That Abraham's faith +[2898.06 --> 2899.34] Was credited to him +[2899.34 --> 2900.66] As righteousness +[2900.66 --> 2903.16] Under what circumstances +[2903.16 --> 2904.02] Was it credited? +[2904.86 --> 2906.66] Was it after he was circumcised +[2906.66 --> 2907.24] Or before? +[2907.60 --> 2908.68] It was not after +[2908.68 --> 2909.42] But before +[2909.42 --> 2910.80] And he received circumcision +[2910.80 --> 2911.62] As a sign +[2911.62 --> 2913.46] A seal of the righteousness +[2913.46 --> 2914.88] That he had by faith +[2914.88 --> 2917.16] While he was still uncircumcised +[2917.16 --> 2918.92] So then +[2918.92 --> 2920.38] He is the father +[2920.38 --> 2921.68] Of all who believe +[2921.68 --> 2923.68] But have not been circumcised +[2923.68 --> 2924.92] In order that righteousness +[2924.92 --> 2926.70] Might be credited to them +[2926.70 --> 2929.22] And he is then +[2929.22 --> 2930.20] Also the father +[2930.20 --> 2931.34] Of the circumcised +[2931.34 --> 2932.90] Who not only are circumcised +[2932.90 --> 2933.84] But who also follow +[2933.84 --> 2934.70] In the footsteps +[2934.70 --> 2935.58] Of the faith +[2935.58 --> 2936.94] That our father Abraham +[2936.94 --> 2938.00] Had before +[2938.00 --> 2939.44] He was circumcised +[2939.44 --> 2942.40] It was not through the law +[2942.40 --> 2943.92] That Abraham and his offspring +[2943.92 --> 2945.28] Received promise +[2945.28 --> 2946.76] That he would be heir +[2946.76 --> 2947.64] Of the world +[2947.64 --> 2949.10] But through the righteousness +[2949.10 --> 2951.18] That comes by faith +[2951.18 --> 2953.62] For if those who depend +[2953.62 --> 2954.86] On the law are heirs +[2954.86 --> 2956.42] Faith means nothing +[2956.42 --> 2957.88] And the promise is worthless +[2957.88 --> 2960.32] Because the law brings wrath +[2960.32 --> 2962.18] And where there is no law +[2962.18 --> 2963.50] There is no transgression +[2963.50 --> 2965.18] Therefore +[2965.18 --> 2968.28] The promise comes by faith +[2968.28 --> 2970.12] So that it may be by grace +[2970.12 --> 2971.34] And may be guaranteed +[2971.34 --> 2974.08] To all Abraham's offspring +[2974.08 --> 2976.12] Not only to those +[2976.12 --> 2977.02] Who are of the law +[2977.02 --> 2978.04] But also to those +[2978.04 --> 2979.02] Who have the faith +[2979.02 --> 2980.04] Of Abraham +[2980.04 --> 2982.90] He is the father of us all +[2982.90 --> 2984.88] As it is written +[2984.88 --> 2986.76] I have made you a father +[2986.76 --> 2987.74] Of many nations +[2987.74 --> 2989.94] He is our father +[2989.94 --> 2991.00] In the sight of God +[2991.00 --> 2992.30] In whom he believed +[2992.30 --> 2994.20] The God who gives life +[2994.20 --> 2994.82] To the dead +[2994.82 --> 2996.66] And calls into being +[2996.66 --> 2999.00] Things that were not +[2999.00 --> 3001.38] This is the word of the Lord +[3001.38 --> 3009.16] So at the very beginning +[3009.16 --> 3011.66] I want to acknowledge +[3011.66 --> 3015.56] That one of the reasons +[3015.56 --> 3018.20] Why you might not have heard +[3018.20 --> 3020.14] A lot of preaching series +[3020.14 --> 3021.40] In the book of Romans +[3021.40 --> 3022.94] Is because Romans can be +[3022.94 --> 3024.30] A hard book +[3024.30 --> 3025.24] And it can be dense +[3025.24 --> 3026.84] And it can be full of stuff +[3026.84 --> 3028.60] And that this chapter +[3028.60 --> 3030.18] And trying to follow +[3030.18 --> 3032.14] Paul's line of thoughts +[3032.14 --> 3032.68] Throughout +[3032.68 --> 3034.56] Is one of those chapters +[3034.56 --> 3035.08] Where you're like +[3035.08 --> 3035.38] Yeah +[3035.38 --> 3036.70] That's why +[3036.70 --> 3038.30] We haven't heard this one a lot +[3038.30 --> 3038.84] That's why +[3038.84 --> 3040.14] When I do it in my devotions +[3040.14 --> 3041.36] I read like six verses +[3041.36 --> 3041.90] And I'm like +[3041.90 --> 3042.88] I don't know what he's saying +[3042.88 --> 3043.96] So I stop reading +[3043.96 --> 3046.84] I want to acknowledge +[3046.84 --> 3046.98] I want to acknowledge +[3046.98 --> 3050.16] That I'm maybe asking +[3050.16 --> 3052.48] A fair bit of your capacities +[3052.48 --> 3054.12] For Sunday morning +[3054.12 --> 3055.18] So I hope you had your coffee +[3055.18 --> 3056.08] Or your tea +[3056.08 --> 3057.88] Or whatever it is that you need +[3057.88 --> 3058.74] A good night's sleep +[3058.74 --> 3061.84] And we can dig in together +[3061.84 --> 3063.12] This morning +[3063.12 --> 3065.18] So morning +[3065.18 --> 3065.86] I want to ask +[3065.86 --> 3067.04] The question with you +[3067.04 --> 3068.20] And hopefully +[3068.20 --> 3070.98] Help us see well +[3070.98 --> 3073.12] The answer to the question +[3073.12 --> 3076.64] What is faith? +[3078.10 --> 3079.14] I think this question +[3079.14 --> 3080.44] Is really important +[3080.44 --> 3081.94] And it really matters +[3081.94 --> 3083.08] For us +[3083.08 --> 3084.56] For a number of reasons +[3084.56 --> 3085.84] We will see some of them +[3085.84 --> 3087.08] But also because +[3087.08 --> 3088.92] It's kind of confusing +[3088.92 --> 3089.54] Right +[3089.54 --> 3090.66] Even as a word +[3090.66 --> 3091.28] Today +[3091.28 --> 3092.66] What is faith +[3092.66 --> 3093.56] Has sorts of +[3093.56 --> 3094.82] Different meanings +[3094.82 --> 3095.24] Right +[3095.24 --> 3096.32] And in different contexts +[3096.32 --> 3097.92] It means different things +[3097.92 --> 3099.54] Sometimes we use +[3099.54 --> 3100.62] The word faith +[3100.62 --> 3102.50] To refer to +[3102.50 --> 3104.36] Various religious +[3104.36 --> 3105.96] Ideas +[3105.96 --> 3107.82] Or groups of ideas +[3107.82 --> 3108.68] Right +[3108.68 --> 3109.28] And the Bible +[3109.28 --> 3110.38] Actually uses the word +[3110.38 --> 3111.36] Faith like this too +[3111.36 --> 3112.40] When it talks about +[3112.40 --> 3113.28] The faith +[3113.28 --> 3114.36] Right +[3114.36 --> 3115.06] So for instance +[3115.06 --> 3115.88] In Jude +[3115.88 --> 3117.18] You can read +[3117.18 --> 3118.34] I urge you +[3118.34 --> 3119.58] To contend for +[3119.58 --> 3120.56] The faith +[3120.56 --> 3121.90] Once for all +[3121.90 --> 3123.24] Entrusted to God's +[3123.24 --> 3124.18] Holy people +[3124.18 --> 3126.10] What he means there +[3126.10 --> 3128.10] Is the set of beliefs +[3128.10 --> 3130.12] The system of doctrine +[3130.12 --> 3131.84] The truths of what it means +[3131.84 --> 3133.06] To be Christian +[3133.06 --> 3134.02] And who God is +[3134.02 --> 3135.18] And what Jesus has accomplished +[3135.18 --> 3136.56] And where the world +[3136.56 --> 3137.16] Is going +[3137.16 --> 3138.52] In light of all of that +[3138.52 --> 3138.72] Right +[3138.72 --> 3139.82] The faith +[3139.82 --> 3141.56] Refers to that big system +[3141.56 --> 3142.64] And set +[3142.64 --> 3145.02] Now in Jude +[3145.02 --> 3146.08] The faith +[3146.08 --> 3147.52] Refers to +[3147.52 --> 3148.54] What we would call +[3148.54 --> 3149.78] The Christian religion +[3149.78 --> 3151.20] But in our world +[3151.20 --> 3152.08] Sometimes we use +[3152.08 --> 3152.84] The word faith +[3152.84 --> 3154.02] Or faiths +[3154.02 --> 3155.32] To refer to +[3155.32 --> 3156.82] Other religions +[3156.82 --> 3157.46] As well +[3157.46 --> 3159.66] The Bible never does that +[3159.66 --> 3160.60] The Bible never refers +[3160.60 --> 3162.36] To other religious ideas +[3162.36 --> 3164.04] As a faith of a kind +[3164.04 --> 3165.32] It only ever calls them +[3165.32 --> 3166.16] Idolatries +[3166.16 --> 3167.44] Or adulteries +[3167.44 --> 3169.10] But in our world +[3169.10 --> 3170.22] That's one way +[3170.22 --> 3170.90] We use faith +[3170.90 --> 3173.04] Another way +[3173.04 --> 3174.00] That we use faith +[3174.00 --> 3175.14] Or talk about faith +[3175.14 --> 3176.12] In the world today +[3176.12 --> 3177.60] Is this idea +[3177.60 --> 3178.88] That if +[3178.88 --> 3180.20] I believe +[3180.20 --> 3181.48] Really hard +[3181.48 --> 3182.94] With the right +[3182.94 --> 3183.92] Measure of +[3183.92 --> 3184.76] Intensity +[3184.76 --> 3187.22] I will be able to +[3187.22 --> 3188.08] In a sense +[3188.08 --> 3189.52] Wrestle gifts +[3189.52 --> 3190.42] From God +[3190.42 --> 3192.76] Right +[3192.76 --> 3192.96] And +[3192.96 --> 3194.56] Some of you +[3194.56 --> 3195.44] Might have heard +[3195.44 --> 3196.62] Or might have thought +[3196.62 --> 3197.36] Right +[3197.36 --> 3199.40] If I have enough faith +[3199.40 --> 3201.78] God will give me that job +[3201.78 --> 3204.58] If I have enough faith +[3204.58 --> 3206.22] God will heal my mom +[3206.22 --> 3207.38] Of her cancer +[3207.38 --> 3209.30] In fact +[3209.30 --> 3211.32] I have heard +[3211.32 --> 3212.42] What I could only pray +[3212.42 --> 3213.04] And trust +[3213.04 --> 3214.36] Are well-meaning Christians +[3214.36 --> 3215.70] Say to people +[3215.70 --> 3216.12] Who are +[3216.12 --> 3217.02] Mourning +[3217.02 --> 3217.98] A diagnosis +[3217.98 --> 3220.00] Of a terminal illness +[3220.00 --> 3221.66] If you have enough faith +[3221.66 --> 3222.74] God will heal you +[3222.74 --> 3225.90] That's awful +[3225.90 --> 3226.90] Language +[3226.90 --> 3227.96] To use +[3227.96 --> 3228.76] It borders on +[3228.76 --> 3229.70] Spiritually abusive +[3229.70 --> 3230.12] Really +[3230.12 --> 3231.74] But that's one of the ways +[3231.74 --> 3233.12] That we talk about faith +[3233.12 --> 3233.56] Right +[3233.56 --> 3234.64] That if we have enough of it +[3234.64 --> 3236.10] If we believe hard enough +[3236.10 --> 3237.58] God will give us what we want +[3237.58 --> 3239.84] Or give us what we think we need +[3239.84 --> 3242.30] Another way +[3242.30 --> 3243.38] That we talk about faith +[3243.38 --> 3244.86] In the world +[3244.86 --> 3246.66] Refers to +[3246.66 --> 3247.70] Faith +[3247.70 --> 3249.28] Kind of as a +[3249.28 --> 3250.40] A mere +[3250.40 --> 3251.18] Religious +[3251.18 --> 3252.16] Preference +[3252.16 --> 3253.86] And in some sense +[3253.86 --> 3255.34] I'm making a contrast here +[3255.34 --> 3256.84] Between what some people +[3256.84 --> 3258.08] Might call a fact +[3258.08 --> 3259.82] And what some people +[3259.82 --> 3261.22] Might call faith +[3261.22 --> 3261.70] Right +[3261.70 --> 3263.16] And so in the category of facts +[3263.16 --> 3264.76] You have things like gravity +[3264.76 --> 3265.38] Right +[3265.38 --> 3266.56] Gravity exists +[3266.56 --> 3267.86] It moves at +[3267.86 --> 3269.42] Ken you can help me with this +[3269.42 --> 3271.58] Negative 9.8 meters per second squared +[3271.58 --> 3274.12] Oh Glenn said yes +[3274.12 --> 3274.94] Ken you were too slow +[3274.94 --> 3276.02] Right +[3276.02 --> 3278.98] Gravity is a fixed law +[3278.98 --> 3279.48] Right +[3279.48 --> 3280.62] That is a fact +[3280.62 --> 3282.42] And then in this other category +[3282.42 --> 3283.54] Of things +[3283.54 --> 3283.92] Right +[3283.92 --> 3285.06] Like between choosing +[3285.06 --> 3286.30] Between one faith +[3286.30 --> 3287.64] Or one religious system +[3287.64 --> 3288.64] Or another +[3288.64 --> 3289.44] Right +[3289.44 --> 3290.68] We have faith +[3290.68 --> 3291.84] And so there's this contrast +[3291.84 --> 3293.26] That exists between facts +[3293.26 --> 3294.84] And faith +[3294.84 --> 3295.98] Between sometimes +[3295.98 --> 3296.80] It's put knowledge +[3296.80 --> 3298.36] And belief +[3298.36 --> 3298.86] Right +[3298.86 --> 3299.54] And that's one of the ways +[3299.54 --> 3301.06] That we use faith +[3301.06 --> 3302.14] And in that way +[3302.14 --> 3303.66] Faith +[3303.66 --> 3304.54] Religious faith +[3304.54 --> 3305.14] Becomes +[3305.14 --> 3306.38] In some sense +[3306.38 --> 3307.64] A leap +[3307.64 --> 3309.02] Beyond +[3309.02 --> 3310.02] Reason +[3310.02 --> 3312.02] A leap +[3312.02 --> 3312.76] Beyond +[3312.76 --> 3313.60] What is +[3313.60 --> 3314.50] Rational +[3314.50 --> 3316.74] Right +[3316.74 --> 3317.66] Those are some of the ways +[3317.66 --> 3318.62] That we use the word faith +[3318.62 --> 3319.16] And that's to say +[3319.16 --> 3320.12] Nothing of how we use it +[3320.12 --> 3321.36] Sort of in common parlance +[3321.36 --> 3321.60] Right +[3321.60 --> 3322.46] About participating +[3322.46 --> 3323.92] In a conversation +[3323.92 --> 3325.06] In good faith +[3325.06 --> 3326.36] Right +[3326.36 --> 3326.78] So that means +[3326.78 --> 3328.18] With the hoped for +[3328.18 --> 3328.68] Something +[3328.68 --> 3329.40] And outcome +[3329.40 --> 3333.02] Are any of those +[3333.02 --> 3334.84] What the Bible means +[3334.84 --> 3336.20] When it talks about +[3336.20 --> 3337.08] Faith +[3337.08 --> 3338.72] And if not +[3338.72 --> 3340.20] What does the Bible mean +[3340.20 --> 3341.38] When we ask the question +[3341.38 --> 3343.04] What is faith +[3343.04 --> 3346.90] Christian faith +[3346.90 --> 3348.94] Always +[3348.94 --> 3350.96] Has an object +[3350.96 --> 3352.28] Kevin made this point +[3352.28 --> 3353.36] Beautifully last week +[3353.36 --> 3354.20] If you weren't here +[3354.20 --> 3355.72] I encourage you to go online +[3355.72 --> 3356.62] And check that out +[3356.62 --> 3358.18] It's one of his +[3358.18 --> 3359.54] Top five sermons +[3359.54 --> 3363.22] I'll say that every time +[3363.22 --> 3363.78] From now on +[3363.78 --> 3367.96] That faith is +[3367.96 --> 3368.82] In the Bible +[3368.82 --> 3370.70] In the first place +[3370.70 --> 3372.88] Not about your intensity +[3372.88 --> 3374.02] Of feeling +[3374.02 --> 3376.26] But about the object +[3376.26 --> 3377.78] It rests upon +[3377.78 --> 3378.40] Right +[3378.40 --> 3380.02] Faith is only valid +[3380.02 --> 3380.96] In so far +[3380.96 --> 3382.04] As the object +[3382.04 --> 3382.98] Of your faith +[3382.98 --> 3383.56] Is valid +[3383.56 --> 3385.64] Let me give you an example +[3385.64 --> 3388.32] I might have +[3388.32 --> 3389.88] The strongest faith +[3389.88 --> 3390.80] Right +[3390.80 --> 3392.96] A super intense faith +[3392.96 --> 3394.40] That I have +[3394.40 --> 3395.96] The best hair +[3395.96 --> 3397.28] In this church +[3397.28 --> 3398.68] In fact +[3398.68 --> 3399.82] I got it trimmed yesterday +[3399.82 --> 3401.18] Just to make this point +[3401.18 --> 3402.14] Even more explicitly +[3402.14 --> 3403.26] Right +[3403.26 --> 3404.84] And I can argue with you +[3404.84 --> 3406.78] Until you're blue in the face +[3406.78 --> 3408.56] That my hair is the best +[3408.56 --> 3412.80] But then you're going to look at +[3412.80 --> 3413.70] Levi Huberts +[3413.70 --> 3413.94] And go +[3413.94 --> 3414.24] No +[3414.24 --> 3416.50] His is the best +[3416.50 --> 3418.70] Right +[3418.70 --> 3419.56] My intensity +[3419.56 --> 3420.68] Doesn't matter +[3420.68 --> 3421.88] Right +[3421.88 --> 3422.66] My passion +[3422.66 --> 3423.48] For how true +[3423.48 --> 3424.24] It might be +[3424.24 --> 3425.66] Doesn't make up +[3425.66 --> 3426.84] For the truth +[3426.84 --> 3429.12] Of my receding hairline +[3429.12 --> 3430.56] And my thinning widow's peak +[3430.56 --> 3432.70] I'm just going to own it +[3432.70 --> 3434.88] Right +[3434.88 --> 3436.46] It's a demonstrable fact +[3436.46 --> 3438.06] That Levi's +[3438.06 --> 3439.64] Unruly mop of hair +[3439.64 --> 3441.00] Is much cooler than mine +[3441.00 --> 3442.90] If you don't know +[3442.90 --> 3443.74] Who I'm talking about +[3443.74 --> 3444.78] You'll see him afterwards +[3444.78 --> 3446.50] Everyone will be touching his head +[3446.50 --> 3448.74] Don't actually do that +[3448.74 --> 3453.24] And let me just say +[3453.24 --> 3453.90] For now +[3453.90 --> 3454.24] Okay +[3454.24 --> 3455.82] Look at your dad's hairline +[3455.82 --> 3456.64] For now +[3456.64 --> 3463.02] The Christian faith +[3463.02 --> 3463.90] Right +[3463.90 --> 3465.22] The Christian faith +[3465.22 --> 3467.40] Has as its object +[3467.40 --> 3470.20] The person of Jesus Christ +[3470.20 --> 3473.02] And the promise of the gospel +[3473.02 --> 3475.04] The Christian faith +[3475.04 --> 3476.24] Is focused upon +[3476.24 --> 3477.22] The truth +[3477.22 --> 3479.22] That in history +[3479.22 --> 3481.34] Really and actually +[3481.34 --> 3483.18] God took on flesh +[3483.18 --> 3484.48] And made his dwelling +[3484.48 --> 3485.52] Among us +[3485.52 --> 3486.34] That Jesus +[3486.34 --> 3487.38] Was really +[3487.38 --> 3488.58] And actually +[3488.58 --> 3490.52] Born of a virgin +[3490.52 --> 3492.10] According to the scriptures +[3492.10 --> 3493.28] That he really +[3493.28 --> 3494.44] And actually +[3494.44 --> 3495.92] Lived a life +[3495.92 --> 3497.26] Of perfect righteousness +[3497.26 --> 3498.18] And submission +[3498.18 --> 3499.84] To God the Father +[3499.84 --> 3500.40] Again +[3500.40 --> 3502.30] According to the scriptures +[3502.30 --> 3502.68] Right +[3502.68 --> 3504.06] That is doing exactly +[3504.06 --> 3504.98] What God promised +[3504.98 --> 3505.78] He would do +[3505.78 --> 3507.36] From the book of Genesis +[3507.36 --> 3508.12] All the way through +[3508.12 --> 3508.94] To Malachi +[3508.94 --> 3509.76] In anticipation +[3509.76 --> 3511.94] Of this coming savior +[3511.94 --> 3513.32] That Jesus Christ +[3513.32 --> 3514.66] Really and actually +[3514.66 --> 3515.56] Died the death +[3515.56 --> 3516.66] That we all deserve +[3516.66 --> 3517.82] As the wrath of God +[3517.82 --> 3518.90] For human sin +[3518.90 --> 3519.34] Right +[3519.34 --> 3520.06] This is the journey +[3520.06 --> 3520.94] That we have been on +[3520.94 --> 3521.84] In the book of Romans +[3521.84 --> 3523.88] By his wounds +[3523.88 --> 3525.46] We are healed +[3525.46 --> 3526.12] The punishment +[3526.12 --> 3527.32] That brought us peace +[3527.32 --> 3528.96] Was on his shoulders +[3528.96 --> 3531.80] And that three days later +[3531.80 --> 3533.08] Really and actually +[3533.08 --> 3534.62] God raised him +[3534.62 --> 3535.48] From the dead +[3535.48 --> 3537.40] Victorious over sin +[3537.40 --> 3538.24] And death +[3538.24 --> 3539.98] Let me be clear +[3539.98 --> 3541.00] That this last part +[3541.00 --> 3542.70] Really matters for us +[3542.70 --> 3542.90] Right +[3542.90 --> 3543.78] Paul says +[3543.78 --> 3546.42] In 1 Corinthians 15 +[3546.42 --> 3547.58] That if Jesus +[3547.58 --> 3548.82] Has not been raised +[3548.82 --> 3550.10] We Christians +[3550.10 --> 3551.40] Are most of all +[3551.40 --> 3552.08] To be pitied +[3552.08 --> 3553.36] Because we are +[3553.36 --> 3554.40] Believing a lie +[3554.40 --> 3555.30] And if Jesus +[3555.30 --> 3556.26] Hasn't been raised +[3556.26 --> 3557.26] There's still +[3557.26 --> 3558.54] We are still +[3558.54 --> 3560.12] Stuck in our sin +[3560.12 --> 3561.96] The resurrection +[3561.96 --> 3562.58] Of Jesus +[3562.58 --> 3564.02] Is the hinge +[3564.02 --> 3564.42] On +[3564.42 --> 3565.32] The hinge +[3565.32 --> 3566.00] Of history +[3566.00 --> 3566.58] On which +[3566.58 --> 3567.30] Everything +[3567.30 --> 3568.26] Turns +[3568.26 --> 3569.66] Now I know +[3569.66 --> 3571.68] That your calendars +[3571.68 --> 3572.12] And the way +[3572.12 --> 3572.90] That up until +[3572.90 --> 3573.50] Very recently +[3573.50 --> 3574.22] We have counted +[3574.22 --> 3574.70] Dates +[3574.70 --> 3575.60] Might indicate +[3575.60 --> 3576.22] That the first +[3576.22 --> 3576.70] Christmas +[3576.70 --> 3577.08] Right +[3577.08 --> 3577.96] The first coming +[3577.96 --> 3578.52] Of Jesus +[3578.52 --> 3580.02] The before Christ +[3580.02 --> 3581.52] To year of our Lord +[3581.52 --> 3582.60] B.C. to A.D. +[3582.72 --> 3585.02] Or before common era +[3585.02 --> 3585.78] It's a common era +[3585.78 --> 3586.60] That that might be +[3586.60 --> 3587.60] The hinge of history +[3587.60 --> 3588.66] But I believe +[3588.66 --> 3589.44] And I think the Bible +[3589.44 --> 3590.16] Affirms +[3590.16 --> 3591.36] That what changes +[3591.36 --> 3593.24] Everything for everyone +[3593.24 --> 3594.94] Is the resurrection +[3594.94 --> 3595.60] Of Jesus +[3595.60 --> 3599.60] Faith has as its object +[3599.60 --> 3600.64] The person +[3600.64 --> 3601.84] Of Jesus Christ +[3601.84 --> 3602.78] And the promise +[3602.78 --> 3604.04] Of the gospel +[3604.04 --> 3605.90] And with the resurrection +[3605.90 --> 3607.10] The promise +[3607.10 --> 3608.12] Of the gospel +[3608.12 --> 3609.30] Is a guarantee +[3609.30 --> 3611.40] For all who believe +[3611.40 --> 3613.86] And that you see +[3613.86 --> 3615.30] Is why getting faith +[3615.30 --> 3615.72] Right +[3615.72 --> 3616.56] Or understanding +[3616.56 --> 3617.38] It correctly +[3617.38 --> 3618.78] Is so important +[3618.78 --> 3619.82] For Paul +[3619.82 --> 3620.60] At this point +[3620.60 --> 3621.46] In his letter +[3621.46 --> 3622.40] To the Romans +[3622.40 --> 3623.44] And that's why +[3623.44 --> 3624.98] He uses an example +[3624.98 --> 3626.48] Here in Romans 4 +[3626.48 --> 3628.52] Of the person +[3628.52 --> 3629.04] And story +[3629.04 --> 3629.66] Of Abraham +[3629.66 --> 3631.06] And of David +[3631.06 --> 3633.04] Now we don't have time +[3633.04 --> 3633.46] This morning +[3633.46 --> 3634.08] To get into +[3634.08 --> 3636.12] All the particular details +[3636.12 --> 3636.68] But the story +[3636.68 --> 3637.06] Of Abraham +[3637.06 --> 3638.12] Is a fascinating one +[3638.12 --> 3638.80] In your Bibles +[3638.80 --> 3639.50] If you turn to +[3639.50 --> 3640.26] The first book +[3640.26 --> 3641.76] Start at Genesis 12 +[3641.76 --> 3642.98] And just keep reading +[3642.98 --> 3644.34] Until Abraham +[3644.34 --> 3645.14] Is moved on +[3645.14 --> 3645.96] But Genesis 12 +[3645.96 --> 3647.10] Especially through +[3647.10 --> 3648.34] Genesis 22 +[3648.34 --> 3650.06] Beautiful story +[3650.06 --> 3651.38] About Abraham's +[3651.38 --> 3653.24] Faith and response +[3653.24 --> 3653.96] To God's +[3653.96 --> 3655.28] Leading to him +[3655.28 --> 3656.38] And Abraham +[3656.38 --> 3658.36] Is the father +[3658.36 --> 3660.28] Of the Hebrews +[3660.28 --> 3661.58] He's the founder +[3661.58 --> 3663.34] Of the Jewish faith +[3663.34 --> 3664.66] And for those +[3664.66 --> 3665.76] In Paul's audience +[3665.76 --> 3667.20] Who connect back +[3667.20 --> 3668.62] To this faith +[3668.62 --> 3670.92] As sourcing +[3670.92 --> 3672.10] What they now believe +[3672.10 --> 3672.36] Right +[3672.36 --> 3673.22] His argument +[3673.22 --> 3674.84] About Abraham +[3674.84 --> 3676.40] Then makes it +[3676.40 --> 3676.86] Sort of +[3676.86 --> 3678.30] Comprehensively +[3678.30 --> 3679.22] Applicable +[3679.22 --> 3681.30] And likewise +[3681.30 --> 3682.44] The reference +[3682.44 --> 3683.04] To David +[3683.04 --> 3683.52] Right +[3683.52 --> 3684.38] David is the +[3684.38 --> 3684.96] Sort of +[3684.96 --> 3685.72] Prototypical +[3685.72 --> 3686.92] Or archetypical +[3686.92 --> 3687.42] King +[3687.42 --> 3688.70] In the Hebrew +[3688.70 --> 3689.44] Mindset +[3689.44 --> 3690.60] He is the standard +[3690.60 --> 3691.34] By which all +[3691.34 --> 3692.04] Other kings +[3692.04 --> 3693.04] Are judged +[3693.04 --> 3694.02] Because as the +[3694.02 --> 3694.84] Bible says +[3694.84 --> 3696.84] David is a man +[3696.84 --> 3697.58] After God's +[3697.58 --> 3698.66] Own heart +[3698.66 --> 3700.28] And so in +[3700.28 --> 3701.40] Abraham and David +[3701.40 --> 3702.22] You have both +[3702.22 --> 3703.58] The ethnic +[3703.58 --> 3704.38] Source +[3704.38 --> 3705.18] And the +[3705.18 --> 3705.96] Monarchical +[3705.96 --> 3706.86] Example +[3706.86 --> 3707.98] Of why God +[3707.98 --> 3709.24] Chose Israel +[3709.24 --> 3710.30] Or at least +[3710.30 --> 3712.46] That's the thinking +[3712.46 --> 3712.98] Of the Jews +[3712.98 --> 3713.44] Of the day +[3713.44 --> 3715.94] Now +[3715.94 --> 3717.24] Again +[3717.24 --> 3717.70] With Bibles +[3717.70 --> 3718.10] Open +[3718.10 --> 3719.46] In chapter 3 +[3719.46 --> 3720.00] So we read +[3720.00 --> 3720.60] Chapter 4 +[3720.60 --> 3721.14] So this is a +[3721.14 --> 3721.58] Couple verses +[3721.58 --> 3721.96] Before +[3721.96 --> 3722.78] Chapter 3 +[3722.78 --> 3723.70] Verse 27 +[3723.70 --> 3726.64] Paul writes +[3726.64 --> 3728.28] Where then +[3728.28 --> 3729.54] Is boasting +[3729.54 --> 3731.14] It is excluded +[3731.14 --> 3732.32] Because of the law +[3732.32 --> 3733.62] The law that requires +[3733.62 --> 3734.08] Works +[3734.08 --> 3734.88] No +[3734.88 --> 3736.26] Because of the law +[3736.26 --> 3737.00] That requires +[3737.00 --> 3738.04] Faith +[3738.04 --> 3740.40] Now in some ways +[3740.40 --> 3741.88] Chapter 4 +[3741.88 --> 3743.88] Is an example +[3743.88 --> 3745.56] To make the point +[3745.56 --> 3746.54] That Paul +[3746.54 --> 3747.18] Is making +[3747.18 --> 3748.22] In verse 27 +[3748.22 --> 3749.34] Through 31 +[3749.34 --> 3750.18] Right +[3750.18 --> 3751.04] Look at chapter 4 +[3751.04 --> 3751.54] Verse 2 +[3751.54 --> 3752.84] You heard that verse +[3752.84 --> 3753.94] Where then is boasting +[3753.94 --> 3754.76] In 27 +[3754.76 --> 3755.80] Verse 2 +[3755.80 --> 3756.12] Now +[3756.12 --> 3757.10] If in fact +[3757.10 --> 3758.32] Abraham was justified +[3758.32 --> 3759.00] By works +[3759.00 --> 3760.00] He had something +[3760.00 --> 3761.50] To boast +[3761.50 --> 3762.50] About +[3762.50 --> 3764.28] You see the tie +[3764.28 --> 3766.68] But not before God +[3766.68 --> 3767.84] Paul says +[3767.84 --> 3768.54] And then Paul then +[3768.54 --> 3769.16] Quotes from +[3769.16 --> 3770.36] Genesis 15 +[3770.36 --> 3771.44] Verse 6 +[3771.44 --> 3772.56] And then that same line +[3772.56 --> 3773.70] Is repeated in 15 +[3773.70 --> 3774.38] Verse 22 +[3774.38 --> 3774.90] Saying +[3774.90 --> 3776.92] Abraham believed God +[3776.92 --> 3778.04] And it was credited +[3778.04 --> 3778.90] To him +[3778.90 --> 3780.30] As righteousness +[3780.30 --> 3782.56] Now that line +[3782.56 --> 3785.40] Introduces for us +[3785.40 --> 3786.24] The theme +[3786.24 --> 3788.18] Of this whole example +[3788.18 --> 3789.40] And the theme +[3789.40 --> 3790.82] Of what faith +[3790.82 --> 3793.34] Is and does +[3793.34 --> 3795.30] And it's based +[3795.30 --> 3795.84] On the word +[3795.84 --> 3796.58] That's used there +[3796.58 --> 3797.62] Credited +[3797.62 --> 3800.42] That word credited +[3800.42 --> 3801.92] Is a Greek word +[3801.92 --> 3802.72] That's used +[3802.72 --> 3804.02] 11 times +[3804.02 --> 3805.02] In this chapter +[3805.02 --> 3806.90] To put that in context +[3806.90 --> 3808.24] The word is used +[3808.24 --> 3809.36] 39 times +[3809.36 --> 3810.14] In the New Testament +[3810.14 --> 3812.42] And 11 of those times +[3812.42 --> 3813.40] Are in these +[3813.40 --> 3814.76] What is it +[3814.76 --> 3815.74] 24 +[3815.74 --> 3818.00] 25 verses +[3818.00 --> 3819.30] So the vast +[3819.30 --> 3820.00] Preponderance +[3820.00 --> 3820.36] Of them +[3820.36 --> 3821.28] Is right here +[3821.28 --> 3822.16] And so it matters +[3822.16 --> 3822.76] For what Paul +[3822.76 --> 3823.72] Is trying to communicate +[3823.72 --> 3824.74] Right here +[3824.74 --> 3825.64] And right now +[3825.64 --> 3828.82] It's a word +[3828.82 --> 3829.46] That has been +[3829.46 --> 3829.96] Translated +[3829.96 --> 3830.96] In our text +[3830.96 --> 3831.60] As credited +[3831.60 --> 3833.88] Or as count +[3833.88 --> 3836.74] Count is in verse 8 +[3836.74 --> 3838.04] Whose sin the Lord +[3838.04 --> 3838.80] Will never count +[3838.80 --> 3839.50] Against them +[3839.50 --> 3840.24] Same word +[3840.24 --> 3842.68] And it's a term +[3842.68 --> 3844.12] That's actually used +[3844.12 --> 3845.36] In the accounting world +[3845.36 --> 3845.98] Right +[3845.98 --> 3847.14] In the world of finance +[3847.14 --> 3849.32] In the Greco-Roman +[3849.32 --> 3850.38] Language +[3850.38 --> 3851.56] And culture +[3851.56 --> 3852.88] And it's a term +[3852.88 --> 3853.44] That means +[3853.44 --> 3854.88] To count as +[3854.88 --> 3856.14] And so +[3856.14 --> 3857.66] To credit something +[3857.66 --> 3859.46] Is to confer +[3859.46 --> 3861.30] A status onto it +[3861.30 --> 3862.42] That was not there +[3862.42 --> 3862.82] Before +[3862.82 --> 3865.78] So when Paul +[3865.78 --> 3866.46] Talks about +[3866.46 --> 3867.94] Abraham's faith +[3867.94 --> 3868.78] Being credited +[3868.78 --> 3869.70] To him as +[3869.70 --> 3870.60] Righteousness +[3870.60 --> 3871.74] What does that mean? +[3873.18 --> 3874.16] It's not that +[3874.16 --> 3875.40] Faith results +[3875.40 --> 3876.46] In righteousness +[3876.46 --> 3878.10] Though it's true +[3878.10 --> 3879.12] That if we believe +[3879.12 --> 3879.98] That God exists +[3879.98 --> 3881.32] And that he deserves +[3881.32 --> 3882.18] Our obedience +[3882.18 --> 3883.04] And our worship +[3883.04 --> 3883.72] Then out of that +[3883.72 --> 3884.96] Will flow a certain +[3884.96 --> 3886.78] Kind of righteous living +[3886.78 --> 3889.30] But it's also not true +[3889.30 --> 3890.98] That Abraham's faith +[3890.98 --> 3892.38] Faith is somehow +[3892.38 --> 3893.58] In and of itself +[3893.58 --> 3895.10] A form of righteousness +[3895.10 --> 3895.48] Right? +[3895.54 --> 3896.36] Where then it merits +[3896.36 --> 3897.18] Or deserves +[3897.18 --> 3898.54] And earns +[3898.54 --> 3899.38] God's favor +[3899.38 --> 3900.24] And blessing +[3900.24 --> 3903.38] What Paul is saying here +[3903.38 --> 3904.94] What Genesis is saying +[3904.94 --> 3905.78] Before that +[3905.78 --> 3907.84] Is that Abraham's faith +[3907.84 --> 3909.32] His believing +[3909.32 --> 3912.80] Counted as righteousness +[3912.80 --> 3913.88] It means that God +[3913.88 --> 3914.96] Treated Abraham +[3914.96 --> 3916.70] As though he was +[3916.70 --> 3918.18] Living a righteous life +[3918.18 --> 3920.04] His faith was not +[3920.04 --> 3920.66] His righteousness +[3920.66 --> 3922.26] But God counted it +[3922.26 --> 3923.92] As if it were +[3923.92 --> 3925.56] Did you hear that? +[3925.62 --> 3926.10] Because that's the +[3926.10 --> 3926.92] Really important +[3926.92 --> 3928.72] Theological distinction +[3928.72 --> 3930.00] Right? +[3930.04 --> 3931.14] It's the really important part +[3931.14 --> 3931.70] Of what +[3931.70 --> 3933.50] Understanding the question +[3933.50 --> 3934.18] And answer +[3934.18 --> 3935.64] What is faith? +[3936.64 --> 3936.78] Right? +[3936.78 --> 3937.82] Abraham himself +[3937.82 --> 3939.34] Is not righteous +[3939.34 --> 3940.24] Or perfect +[3940.24 --> 3941.24] Or blameless +[3941.24 --> 3942.12] But God +[3942.12 --> 3943.36] Treated him +[3943.36 --> 3944.72] As though he were +[3944.72 --> 3946.44] And why did God +[3946.44 --> 3947.24] Treat him that way? +[3947.78 --> 3949.04] Because he had faith +[3949.04 --> 3950.94] Because he believed +[3950.94 --> 3952.68] And again +[3952.68 --> 3953.96] Believing +[3953.96 --> 3955.50] Having faith +[3955.50 --> 3956.60] Doesn't make him +[3956.60 --> 3957.28] Perfect +[3957.28 --> 3958.32] Right? +[3958.36 --> 3959.34] He's still a sinner +[3959.34 --> 3959.62] Again +[3959.62 --> 3960.66] Read the story +[3960.66 --> 3961.10] Of Abraham +[3961.10 --> 3962.26] After Genesis 15 +[3962.26 --> 3963.36] He doesn't +[3963.36 --> 3964.56] Come across +[3964.56 --> 3965.34] Excellently +[3965.34 --> 3965.90] Read the story +[3965.90 --> 3966.52] Of David +[3966.52 --> 3967.86] A man after God's own heart +[3967.86 --> 3968.60] He definitely +[3968.60 --> 3969.68] Doesn't come across +[3969.68 --> 3970.68] Excellently +[3970.68 --> 3972.42] But these are the examples +[3972.42 --> 3973.06] Right? +[3973.12 --> 3974.70] You are still a sinner +[3974.70 --> 3976.24] Even though you believe +[3976.24 --> 3977.60] Right? +[3977.62 --> 3978.72] You are still sinful +[3978.72 --> 3980.10] Even though +[3980.10 --> 3981.38] You are declared +[3981.38 --> 3982.40] Righteous +[3982.40 --> 3985.48] In the +[3985.48 --> 3986.86] In the Reformation +[3986.86 --> 3989.56] Back in the 16th century +[3989.56 --> 3990.64] There was a phrase +[3990.64 --> 3991.40] That was used +[3991.40 --> 3992.22] By the Reformers +[3992.22 --> 3993.98] It's a Latin phrase +[3993.98 --> 3995.24] So it might not sound +[3995.24 --> 3996.66] Familiar to you +[3996.66 --> 3997.36] And I'll do my best +[3997.36 --> 3998.04] To pronounce it +[3998.04 --> 3998.92] But it is key +[3998.92 --> 4000.14] For our understanding +[4000.14 --> 4000.92] Of what's happening +[4000.92 --> 4001.58] Here +[4001.58 --> 4003.08] That phrase +[4003.08 --> 4004.30] Is simul +[4004.30 --> 4005.08] Eustis +[4005.08 --> 4005.58] Ecc +[4005.58 --> 4006.48] Peccator +[4006.48 --> 4008.58] Simul +[4008.58 --> 4009.08] Eustis +[4009.08 --> 4009.32] Ecc +[4009.32 --> 4009.96] Peccator +[4009.96 --> 4011.62] Simultaneously +[4011.62 --> 4013.04] Righteous +[4013.04 --> 4014.90] Or just +[4014.90 --> 4017.10] And sinful +[4017.10 --> 4021.14] You are simultaneously +[4021.14 --> 4022.06] Righteous +[4022.06 --> 4023.38] And sinful +[4023.38 --> 4024.80] If +[4024.80 --> 4026.06] By grace +[4026.06 --> 4026.90] Through faith +[4026.90 --> 4028.32] You believe +[4028.32 --> 4029.26] That's what +[4029.26 --> 4029.94] Verse 5 +[4029.94 --> 4030.56] Means +[4030.56 --> 4031.20] That's the point +[4031.20 --> 4031.86] That Paul +[4031.86 --> 4032.48] Has been making +[4032.48 --> 4032.78] Here +[4032.78 --> 4033.02] Right? +[4033.06 --> 4033.34] He says +[4033.34 --> 4034.00] However +[4034.00 --> 4034.70] To the one +[4034.70 --> 4035.58] Who does not +[4035.58 --> 4036.12] Work +[4036.12 --> 4037.00] But trusts +[4037.00 --> 4037.58] God +[4037.58 --> 4039.16] Who justifies +[4039.16 --> 4040.02] The ungodly +[4040.02 --> 4040.92] Their faith +[4040.92 --> 4041.78] Is credited +[4041.78 --> 4043.28] As righteous +[4043.28 --> 4044.84] Right? +[4044.90 --> 4045.80] God justifies +[4045.80 --> 4046.68] The ungodly +[4046.68 --> 4047.40] The sinful +[4047.40 --> 4048.84] Because of faith +[4048.84 --> 4049.94] And credits them +[4049.94 --> 4050.88] Righteous +[4050.88 --> 4052.12] Now sometimes +[4052.12 --> 4052.94] You might hear +[4052.94 --> 4054.12] Me use the language +[4054.12 --> 4055.50] Of imputed +[4055.50 --> 4056.64] Righteousness +[4056.64 --> 4057.16] Right? +[4057.20 --> 4057.96] That the perfect +[4057.96 --> 4058.90] Righteousness +[4058.90 --> 4059.38] Of Jesus +[4059.38 --> 4060.38] The perfect +[4060.38 --> 4061.10] Obedience +[4061.10 --> 4061.58] Of Jesus +[4061.58 --> 4062.56] Is imputed +[4062.56 --> 4063.72] Is given over +[4063.72 --> 4064.48] Or in the language +[4064.48 --> 4065.02] Of our text +[4065.02 --> 4066.24] Is credited +[4066.24 --> 4068.14] Is counted +[4068.14 --> 4068.80] As +[4068.80 --> 4070.08] Yours +[4070.08 --> 4073.88] And so here +[4073.88 --> 4075.60] Again to recap +[4075.60 --> 4076.20] The summary +[4076.20 --> 4076.80] That Paul +[4076.80 --> 4077.30] Is making +[4077.30 --> 4078.24] Either +[4078.24 --> 4080.62] Our righteousness +[4080.62 --> 4081.96] Is merited +[4081.96 --> 4083.32] By our works +[4083.32 --> 4085.10] Or +[4085.10 --> 4086.16] It is credited +[4086.16 --> 4086.88] To us +[4086.88 --> 4087.58] Without regard +[4087.58 --> 4088.46] For what we've done +[4088.46 --> 4089.72] Right? +[4089.76 --> 4090.62] That's verse 4 +[4090.62 --> 4091.40] To the one +[4091.40 --> 4092.04] Who works +[4092.04 --> 4092.60] Wages +[4092.60 --> 4093.48] Are not credited +[4093.48 --> 4094.28] As a gift +[4094.28 --> 4095.44] But as an obligation +[4095.44 --> 4097.02] Right? +[4097.10 --> 4098.28] Wages aren't credited +[4098.28 --> 4100.20] They aren't freely given +[4100.20 --> 4100.92] Because +[4100.92 --> 4101.96] They're +[4101.96 --> 4103.02] Required +[4103.02 --> 4104.54] Right? +[4104.60 --> 4105.62] The work you do +[4105.62 --> 4106.58] You ought to get +[4106.58 --> 4107.62] Paid for +[4107.62 --> 4108.14] Right? +[4108.18 --> 4109.06] And if there is +[4109.06 --> 4110.08] A work that you can do +[4110.08 --> 4110.96] To get salvation +[4110.96 --> 4112.88] Then God is obligated +[4112.88 --> 4114.02] To give that to you +[4114.02 --> 4114.70] If you do +[4114.70 --> 4115.56] The work +[4115.56 --> 4117.20] Right? +[4117.22 --> 4117.90] It's not a gift +[4117.90 --> 4119.72] And of course +[4119.72 --> 4121.44] If you read the Bible +[4121.44 --> 4122.28] Right? +[4122.32 --> 4123.22] From beginning to end +[4123.22 --> 4124.00] Or even in +[4124.00 --> 4125.40] These small parts +[4125.40 --> 4126.98] There's no obligation +[4126.98 --> 4128.18] That we can put on God +[4128.18 --> 4129.04] Right? +[4129.04 --> 4129.66] That doesn't fit +[4129.66 --> 4130.76] With what we read +[4130.76 --> 4131.66] In Genesis 15 +[4131.66 --> 4133.10] Or what we see +[4133.10 --> 4133.78] In the person +[4133.78 --> 4135.24] Of Jesus Christ +[4135.24 --> 4137.64] Either +[4137.64 --> 4139.78] It's merited by works +[4139.78 --> 4141.12] Or it's credited +[4141.12 --> 4141.80] Without regard +[4141.80 --> 4142.54] For what we've done +[4142.54 --> 4144.18] And time +[4144.18 --> 4144.86] And time +[4144.86 --> 4145.48] And time +[4145.48 --> 4145.84] Again +[4145.84 --> 4147.24] We want +[4147.24 --> 4148.10] In our minds +[4148.10 --> 4149.24] Because it's the only thing +[4149.24 --> 4149.98] That makes sense +[4149.98 --> 4151.22] To come back +[4151.22 --> 4151.90] To this +[4151.90 --> 4152.36] Merited +[4152.36 --> 4153.58] By works +[4153.58 --> 4155.04] There's a preacher +[4155.04 --> 4155.72] I can't remember +[4155.72 --> 4157.14] Who I heard it from +[4157.14 --> 4157.56] Now +[4157.56 --> 4158.02] He said +[4158.02 --> 4158.56] That +[4158.56 --> 4159.86] As human beings +[4159.86 --> 4160.70] We all want +[4160.70 --> 4161.58] Free things +[4161.58 --> 4163.54] Until it comes +[4163.54 --> 4164.12] To salvation +[4164.12 --> 4165.90] Then we want +[4165.90 --> 4166.60] To earn it +[4166.60 --> 4169.10] Sometimes +[4169.10 --> 4169.98] In conversations +[4169.98 --> 4170.54] That I have +[4170.54 --> 4171.00] With people +[4171.00 --> 4172.48] Whether it's +[4172.48 --> 4173.34] In pastoral counseling +[4173.34 --> 4173.86] Whether it's +[4173.86 --> 4174.70] Teaching a class +[4174.70 --> 4175.76] On the Christian faith +[4175.76 --> 4177.08] I will ask +[4177.08 --> 4177.72] The question +[4177.72 --> 4179.54] What do you think +[4179.54 --> 4180.58] It means to be Christian? +[4181.26 --> 4182.04] What does it mean +[4182.04 --> 4182.62] To be +[4182.62 --> 4183.46] Leave? +[4183.76 --> 4184.32] What does it mean +[4184.32 --> 4185.24] To be saved? +[4185.24 --> 4187.50] And often times +[4187.50 --> 4188.64] The answers I get +[4188.64 --> 4190.30] Are kind of a variation +[4190.30 --> 4190.88] On a theme +[4190.88 --> 4191.96] Right +[4191.96 --> 4193.10] One person might say +[4193.10 --> 4193.64] Well +[4193.64 --> 4195.52] It means that I try my best +[4195.52 --> 4196.90] To be a good person +[4196.90 --> 4198.30] To be a good Christian +[4198.30 --> 4200.66] Another person +[4200.66 --> 4201.46] Will say +[4201.46 --> 4201.70] Well +[4201.70 --> 4203.36] It means that I believe in God +[4203.36 --> 4204.94] And that I try to do His will +[4204.94 --> 4206.96] And then another person +[4206.96 --> 4207.72] Might come along +[4207.72 --> 4208.08] And say +[4208.08 --> 4208.54] Well +[4208.54 --> 4209.48] To be a Christian +[4209.48 --> 4210.90] Means that I believe in God +[4210.90 --> 4212.00] With all my heart +[4212.00 --> 4215.18] You know what ties +[4215.18 --> 4215.84] All three of these +[4215.84 --> 4216.78] Kinds of answers together? +[4218.78 --> 4220.50] Is that so many of us +[4220.50 --> 4222.32] Have operationally +[4222.32 --> 4223.00] Right +[4223.00 --> 4224.44] In actual practice +[4224.44 --> 4225.60] Been thinking about +[4225.60 --> 4226.64] Christian faith +[4226.64 --> 4227.38] And salvation +[4227.38 --> 4229.00] As a form of work +[4229.00 --> 4230.54] Right +[4230.54 --> 4231.44] We say something like +[4231.44 --> 4231.94] Well +[4231.94 --> 4232.42] You know +[4232.42 --> 4233.28] I try my best +[4233.28 --> 4234.22] To be a good person +[4234.22 --> 4235.08] We are saying +[4235.08 --> 4236.38] That salvation comes by +[4236.38 --> 4236.96] Works +[4236.96 --> 4237.66] That we're saved +[4237.66 --> 4238.76] By being good +[4238.76 --> 4239.60] That what matters +[4239.60 --> 4240.82] Is that I try my best +[4240.82 --> 4243.46] And when we say something +[4243.46 --> 4244.08] Like +[4244.08 --> 4245.12] In the next example +[4245.12 --> 4246.16] I believe God +[4246.16 --> 4247.68] And I try to do His will +[4247.68 --> 4248.40] We are saying +[4248.40 --> 4249.50] That salvation comes +[4249.50 --> 4250.46] With faith +[4250.46 --> 4251.64] And works +[4251.64 --> 4253.68] So we need a little bit +[4253.68 --> 4254.04] Of faith +[4254.04 --> 4254.86] Then we need a little bit +[4254.86 --> 4255.22] Of works +[4255.22 --> 4255.84] And then once you +[4255.84 --> 4256.64] Stir those all up +[4256.64 --> 4257.72] Then you get salvation +[4257.72 --> 4259.48] And then lastly +[4259.48 --> 4260.84] When we say something like +[4260.84 --> 4262.42] That I believe in God +[4262.42 --> 4263.50] With all my heart +[4263.50 --> 4265.46] We turn faith +[4265.46 --> 4266.70] Into a kind of work +[4266.70 --> 4267.44] That we do +[4267.44 --> 4268.66] And then you make it again +[4268.66 --> 4269.48] Remember from the beginning +[4269.48 --> 4270.76] About the intensity +[4270.76 --> 4272.14] Of what you believe +[4272.14 --> 4274.06] The intensity +[4274.06 --> 4274.82] Of our belief +[4274.82 --> 4275.88] Then becomes +[4275.88 --> 4278.40] The justifying factor +[4278.40 --> 4280.40] Right +[4280.40 --> 4280.72] Paul +[4280.72 --> 4282.78] Has just said +[4282.78 --> 4283.20] Though +[4283.20 --> 4284.76] In verse 4 +[4284.76 --> 4285.80] And 5 +[4285.80 --> 4287.70] That saving faith +[4287.70 --> 4289.28] Means you do not work +[4289.28 --> 4291.46] But trust +[4291.46 --> 4294.26] But the kind of faith +[4294.26 --> 4296.42] That Paul is referring to +[4296.42 --> 4297.50] And grounding us in +[4297.50 --> 4298.60] And opening our eyes +[4298.60 --> 4300.92] To is not the kind of faith +[4300.92 --> 4301.98] That just believes +[4301.98 --> 4303.06] That God is there +[4303.06 --> 4304.98] It's not the kind of faith +[4304.98 --> 4306.72] That just believes +[4306.72 --> 4307.80] That God is there +[4307.80 --> 4309.14] And that He saves +[4309.14 --> 4309.90] Right +[4309.90 --> 4311.02] The kind of faith +[4311.02 --> 4311.78] That is credited +[4311.78 --> 4312.62] To Abraham +[4312.62 --> 4313.70] As righteousness +[4313.70 --> 4314.88] Is a faith +[4314.88 --> 4316.04] That believes +[4316.04 --> 4317.64] In the object +[4317.64 --> 4319.00] Of that faith +[4319.00 --> 4320.08] In the person +[4320.08 --> 4321.76] Of Jesus Christ +[4321.76 --> 4322.86] In Abraham's case +[4322.86 --> 4323.74] Hoped for +[4323.74 --> 4324.92] In our case for +[4324.92 --> 4325.96] Realized +[4325.96 --> 4326.72] That believes +[4326.72 --> 4327.42] In the object +[4327.42 --> 4328.72] Of our faith +[4328.72 --> 4330.16] And in the promise +[4330.16 --> 4331.28] Of the way +[4331.28 --> 4331.92] Of salvation +[4331.92 --> 4333.20] By grace +[4333.20 --> 4335.56] And here's the thing +[4335.56 --> 4340.28] And this is the danger +[4340.28 --> 4342.48] For most of you +[4342.48 --> 4343.32] Here this morning +[4343.32 --> 4344.60] Right +[4344.60 --> 4345.16] For most of you +[4345.16 --> 4346.78] Who have been connected +[4346.78 --> 4347.28] To church +[4347.28 --> 4348.22] Or grown up in church +[4348.22 --> 4349.78] Or been hearing +[4349.78 --> 4351.08] Lord willing +[4351.08 --> 4352.18] A version of this +[4352.18 --> 4352.94] Truth +[4352.94 --> 4354.14] Your entire life +[4354.14 --> 4354.90] Here's the danger +[4354.90 --> 4356.22] That most of us +[4356.22 --> 4356.94] Face +[4356.94 --> 4358.74] Because you can have +[4358.74 --> 4360.68] An incredibly strong +[4360.68 --> 4361.28] Faith +[4361.28 --> 4362.58] That God exists +[4362.58 --> 4364.32] You can have +[4364.32 --> 4365.80] An incredibly strong +[4365.80 --> 4367.16] And convicted faith +[4367.16 --> 4368.46] That God is loving +[4368.46 --> 4370.02] And that He is holy +[4370.02 --> 4370.98] Right +[4370.98 --> 4371.44] You can have +[4371.44 --> 4372.38] A strong faith +[4372.38 --> 4373.14] That the Bible +[4373.14 --> 4374.70] Is God's word +[4374.70 --> 4375.48] And you can show +[4375.48 --> 4376.38] Great respect +[4376.38 --> 4377.92] And even reverence +[4377.92 --> 4378.80] For God +[4378.80 --> 4379.58] And yet +[4379.58 --> 4380.56] The whole time +[4380.56 --> 4381.40] Be seeking +[4381.40 --> 4382.32] Your own Savior +[4382.32 --> 4383.18] Be seeking +[4383.18 --> 4384.78] Your own self-justification +[4384.78 --> 4386.16] Trusting in your own +[4386.16 --> 4386.76] Performance +[4386.76 --> 4387.54] Or religion +[4387.54 --> 4388.98] Or moral character +[4388.98 --> 4390.28] Or whatever it is +[4390.28 --> 4391.04] That you do +[4391.04 --> 4393.70] And let me just say +[4393.70 --> 4394.58] This might be +[4394.58 --> 4396.24] This might be too bold +[4396.24 --> 4396.98] For some of you +[4396.98 --> 4401.02] If you've ever had anxiety +[4401.02 --> 4403.20] About whether or not +[4403.20 --> 4404.04] You are saved +[4404.04 --> 4406.28] If you've ever been afraid +[4406.28 --> 4407.28] About whether or not +[4407.28 --> 4408.12] You are forgiven +[4408.12 --> 4408.92] Right +[4408.92 --> 4410.06] If you are looking +[4410.06 --> 4410.78] At yourself +[4410.78 --> 4411.74] And your experience +[4411.74 --> 4412.30] Of God +[4412.30 --> 4412.82] And religion +[4412.82 --> 4413.48] And faith +[4413.48 --> 4414.12] Right +[4414.12 --> 4414.76] In this way +[4414.76 --> 4417.02] And worried about it +[4417.02 --> 4420.06] That's the wrong idea +[4420.06 --> 4420.78] Of faith +[4420.78 --> 4422.54] Right +[4422.54 --> 4423.62] That you are still +[4423.62 --> 4424.12] Thinking +[4424.12 --> 4424.80] It's something +[4424.80 --> 4425.82] You can earn +[4425.82 --> 4427.54] You are still +[4427.54 --> 4428.30] Thinking then +[4428.30 --> 4429.06] If it's something +[4429.06 --> 4429.76] You can earn +[4429.76 --> 4430.94] It's also something +[4430.94 --> 4432.44] You can lose +[4432.44 --> 4435.22] But the faith +[4435.22 --> 4435.78] In the Bible +[4435.78 --> 4436.54] Is not +[4436.54 --> 4437.36] That +[4437.36 --> 4439.30] You are trusting +[4439.30 --> 4440.42] In your own +[4440.42 --> 4441.64] Ability to trust +[4441.64 --> 4443.84] And then when +[4443.84 --> 4444.50] Your ability +[4444.50 --> 4445.16] To trust +[4445.16 --> 4446.16] Fails +[4446.16 --> 4447.42] It feels like +[4447.42 --> 4448.04] Your salvation +[4448.04 --> 4449.12] Fails with it +[4449.12 --> 4451.26] Now +[4451.26 --> 4452.86] If that's where +[4452.86 --> 4453.34] You are at +[4453.34 --> 4453.74] This morning +[4453.74 --> 4454.20] Or if you +[4454.20 --> 4455.20] Have felt this way +[4455.20 --> 4455.56] Before +[4455.56 --> 4458.58] There's good news +[4458.58 --> 4459.04] For you +[4459.04 --> 4459.80] Right +[4459.80 --> 4460.76] There's gospel +[4460.76 --> 4461.36] For you +[4461.36 --> 4462.58] In this text +[4462.58 --> 4462.78] Right +[4462.78 --> 4464.06] That saving faith +[4464.06 --> 4464.78] The faith +[4464.78 --> 4465.70] That we read +[4465.70 --> 4466.46] About in the Bible +[4466.46 --> 4466.96] Is +[4466.96 --> 4469.18] The ending +[4469.18 --> 4470.50] Of one kind +[4470.50 --> 4471.02] Of trust +[4471.02 --> 4471.54] Whether it's +[4471.54 --> 4472.24] Trusting in +[4472.24 --> 4472.92] Your trust +[4472.92 --> 4473.46] Or trusting +[4473.46 --> 4474.50] In your ability +[4474.50 --> 4475.80] And the beginning +[4475.80 --> 4476.92] Of a new kind +[4476.92 --> 4477.52] Of trust +[4477.52 --> 4478.66] Right +[4478.66 --> 4479.32] Tim Keller +[4479.32 --> 4480.02] Calls this +[4480.02 --> 4481.78] A trust transfer +[4481.78 --> 4483.24] Where you consciously +[4483.24 --> 4484.74] See where your trust +[4484.74 --> 4485.28] Is +[4485.28 --> 4485.94] And you +[4485.94 --> 4487.56] Remove your hopes +[4487.56 --> 4488.20] And your trust +[4488.20 --> 4489.10] From those things +[4489.10 --> 4490.14] And you place +[4490.14 --> 4491.30] Them on God +[4491.30 --> 4493.08] As your savior +[4493.08 --> 4494.70] Right +[4494.70 --> 4495.38] And to the Jews +[4495.38 --> 4496.38] Of Paul's day +[4496.38 --> 4497.66] Their trust +[4497.66 --> 4498.84] Was in something +[4498.84 --> 4500.68] Like their circumcision +[4500.68 --> 4502.10] Right +[4502.10 --> 4502.88] It was in something +[4502.88 --> 4503.84] Like their +[4503.84 --> 4505.26] Ethnic identity +[4505.26 --> 4506.32] Or their connection +[4506.32 --> 4507.24] To the monarchy +[4507.24 --> 4508.62] In either Abraham +[4508.62 --> 4509.66] Or David +[4509.66 --> 4513.90] Verse 11 +[4513.90 --> 4515.38] Paul writes +[4515.38 --> 4516.08] He, Abraham +[4516.08 --> 4517.28] Received circumcision +[4517.28 --> 4518.10] As a sign +[4518.10 --> 4518.70] And seal +[4518.70 --> 4519.46] Of righteousness +[4519.46 --> 4520.60] That he had +[4520.60 --> 4521.26] By faith +[4521.26 --> 4522.26] While he was +[4522.26 --> 4522.76] Still +[4522.76 --> 4524.62] Uncircumcised +[4524.62 --> 4528.34] Paul's point +[4528.34 --> 4528.94] Is that the +[4528.94 --> 4529.80] Righteousness +[4529.80 --> 4530.50] That Abraham +[4530.50 --> 4531.60] Had +[4531.60 --> 4532.42] Came to him +[4532.42 --> 4533.76] Before he was +[4533.76 --> 4534.60] Circumcised +[4534.60 --> 4535.88] Because he believed +[4535.88 --> 4537.82] And so if you +[4537.82 --> 4538.60] Are relying +[4538.60 --> 4539.36] On something +[4539.36 --> 4540.20] You do +[4540.20 --> 4541.24] To have that +[4541.24 --> 4541.72] Righteousness +[4541.72 --> 4542.30] Or to claim +[4542.30 --> 4543.12] That identity +[4543.12 --> 4544.00] Like the Jews +[4544.00 --> 4544.44] Of his day +[4544.44 --> 4545.50] Were in circumcision +[4545.50 --> 4546.90] You are missing +[4546.90 --> 4548.42] The point +[4548.42 --> 4549.66] Right +[4549.66 --> 4550.64] The act +[4550.64 --> 4551.46] Of circumcision +[4551.46 --> 4552.38] Is a sign +[4552.38 --> 4553.72] And a seal +[4553.72 --> 4554.86] Of something +[4554.86 --> 4556.34] That precedes +[4556.34 --> 4557.78] Of a spiritual +[4557.78 --> 4558.58] Reality +[4558.58 --> 4559.70] That has already +[4559.70 --> 4560.92] Taken place +[4560.92 --> 4563.26] For those of you +[4563.26 --> 4563.60] Who are in the +[4563.60 --> 4563.72] Note +[4563.72 --> 4564.84] We use that +[4564.84 --> 4565.58] Language today +[4565.58 --> 4566.22] Right +[4566.22 --> 4567.18] About our sacraments +[4567.18 --> 4567.64] Next week +[4567.64 --> 4568.02] We're going to +[4568.02 --> 4568.66] Come to the +[4568.66 --> 4569.20] Lord's table +[4569.20 --> 4569.94] We talk about +[4569.94 --> 4570.88] The Lord's table +[4570.88 --> 4571.82] As a sign +[4571.82 --> 4573.04] And a seal +[4573.04 --> 4574.52] Of a spiritual +[4574.52 --> 4575.16] Reality +[4575.16 --> 4575.78] That's already +[4575.78 --> 4576.48] Taken place +[4576.48 --> 4577.62] So we come +[4577.62 --> 4578.40] To the table +[4578.40 --> 4578.96] Right +[4578.96 --> 4579.32] We're not +[4579.32 --> 4580.60] There to +[4580.60 --> 4582.90] Receive +[4582.90 --> 4583.52] Something that +[4583.52 --> 4583.98] We haven't +[4583.98 --> 4584.60] Yet received +[4584.60 --> 4585.48] Right +[4585.48 --> 4585.84] We're not there +[4585.84 --> 4586.30] To receive +[4586.30 --> 4586.96] A new +[4586.96 --> 4587.88] Grace +[4587.88 --> 4588.56] Or a new +[4588.56 --> 4589.00] Encounter +[4589.00 --> 4589.50] With God +[4589.50 --> 4590.60] We are receiving +[4590.60 --> 4591.10] What we have +[4591.10 --> 4592.02] Already been +[4592.02 --> 4592.62] Declared +[4592.62 --> 4593.40] To be +[4593.40 --> 4595.36] It's a sign +[4595.36 --> 4595.94] And a seal +[4595.94 --> 4596.56] It's made +[4596.56 --> 4597.76] Tangible +[4597.76 --> 4598.56] Right +[4598.56 --> 4598.92] In the case +[4598.92 --> 4599.28] Of Lord's +[4599.28 --> 4599.42] Supper +[4599.42 --> 4599.80] It's made +[4599.80 --> 4600.70] Tasteable +[4600.70 --> 4602.06] As you come +[4602.06 --> 4602.96] And receive +[4602.96 --> 4603.68] And see +[4603.68 --> 4604.22] That you have +[4604.22 --> 4605.22] Been received +[4605.22 --> 4606.96] By God +[4606.96 --> 4608.28] Right +[4608.28 --> 4608.98] It's a sign +[4608.98 --> 4609.62] And a seal +[4609.62 --> 4610.74] Of the promises +[4610.74 --> 4612.46] Of faith +[4612.46 --> 4613.52] The promises +[4613.52 --> 4614.34] Of the gospel +[4614.34 --> 4616.14] Right +[4616.14 --> 4616.52] That +[4616.52 --> 4620.50] That it is not +[4620.50 --> 4621.18] Through the law +[4621.18 --> 4621.60] That Abraham +[4621.60 --> 4622.28] In his offering +[4622.28 --> 4623.60] Received the promise +[4623.60 --> 4624.38] That he would be +[4624.38 --> 4625.26] Heir of the world +[4625.26 --> 4626.64] But through the righteousness +[4626.64 --> 4627.46] That comes +[4627.46 --> 4628.58] By faith +[4628.58 --> 4629.58] Or verse 16 +[4629.58 --> 4630.12] The promise +[4630.12 --> 4631.20] Comes by faith +[4631.20 --> 4631.94] So that it may be +[4631.94 --> 4632.60] By grace +[4632.60 --> 4633.48] And may be +[4633.48 --> 4634.64] Guaranteed +[4634.64 --> 4636.02] To all Abraham's +[4636.02 --> 4636.46] Offspring +[4636.46 --> 4636.98] Hear that +[4636.98 --> 4638.20] Only the promise +[4638.20 --> 4639.26] That comes by faith +[4639.26 --> 4640.14] Is guaranteed +[4640.14 --> 4641.86] Everything else +[4641.86 --> 4643.24] Will fall short +[4643.24 --> 4644.20] And then 17 +[4644.20 --> 4645.54] The end +[4645.54 --> 4646.72] The God +[4646.72 --> 4648.02] Who gives +[4648.02 --> 4648.76] Life +[4648.76 --> 4650.82] To the dead +[4650.82 --> 4652.20] And calls +[4652.20 --> 4653.42] Into being +[4653.42 --> 4654.38] Things +[4654.38 --> 4655.02] That were +[4655.02 --> 4655.86] Not +[4655.86 --> 4658.04] This is the promise +[4658.04 --> 4658.72] Of faith +[4658.72 --> 4659.72] Right +[4659.72 --> 4660.12] That God +[4660.12 --> 4660.92] Calls +[4660.92 --> 4661.62] Out +[4661.62 --> 4662.34] Life +[4662.34 --> 4663.66] From death +[4663.66 --> 4664.18] And calls +[4664.18 --> 4664.76] Into being +[4664.76 --> 4665.34] Things that +[4665.34 --> 4665.74] Were not +[4665.74 --> 4666.66] And in the case +[4666.66 --> 4667.20] Of Abraham +[4667.20 --> 4667.86] That happens +[4667.86 --> 4668.56] Time and again +[4668.56 --> 4668.80] Right +[4668.80 --> 4669.06] You have +[4669.06 --> 4669.84] He calls +[4669.84 --> 4670.68] Life from death +[4670.68 --> 4671.14] In the story +[4671.14 --> 4671.74] Of Isaac +[4671.74 --> 4672.70] Right +[4672.70 --> 4674.00] Who is saved +[4674.00 --> 4675.10] And a ram +[4675.10 --> 4675.64] Is offered +[4675.64 --> 4676.32] In place +[4676.32 --> 4677.60] Saved from death +[4677.60 --> 4678.24] So that he might +[4678.24 --> 4679.56] Have life +[4679.56 --> 4680.38] Right +[4680.38 --> 4681.14] In the story +[4681.14 --> 4681.94] As it continues +[4681.94 --> 4683.02] We have the resurrection +[4683.02 --> 4683.58] Of Jesus +[4683.58 --> 4683.94] Right +[4683.94 --> 4685.06] Who died +[4685.06 --> 4686.44] Though he lived +[4686.44 --> 4687.16] Perfectly +[4687.16 --> 4687.90] On a cross +[4687.90 --> 4688.48] He died +[4688.48 --> 4689.46] In our place +[4689.46 --> 4690.68] And then was raised +[4690.68 --> 4691.92] Three days later +[4691.92 --> 4693.16] And that power +[4693.16 --> 4693.92] Of the resurrection +[4693.92 --> 4694.70] Continues +[4694.70 --> 4695.26] As it is guaranteed +[4695.26 --> 4696.34] Even to you now +[4696.34 --> 4697.08] As we +[4697.08 --> 4697.94] As Paul has said +[4697.94 --> 4698.78] Are dead +[4698.78 --> 4699.92] In our transgressions +[4699.92 --> 4700.36] And sins +[4700.36 --> 4701.60] We are raised +[4701.60 --> 4702.52] To newness +[4702.52 --> 4703.62] Of life +[4703.62 --> 4705.36] This is the promise +[4705.36 --> 4706.48] Of the gospel +[4706.48 --> 4707.38] This is the promise +[4707.38 --> 4708.78] That is affirmed +[4708.78 --> 4709.68] Again and again +[4709.68 --> 4710.46] In the signs +[4710.46 --> 4711.38] And seals +[4711.38 --> 4712.28] Of our faith +[4712.28 --> 4713.40] And let me tell you +[4713.40 --> 4714.26] What this promise +[4714.26 --> 4714.96] Is not +[4714.96 --> 4718.54] It is not +[4718.54 --> 4720.40] A leap of faith +[4720.40 --> 4722.00] That is +[4722.00 --> 4725.44] A casting off +[4725.44 --> 4727.26] Of our rational +[4727.26 --> 4728.52] Faculties +[4728.52 --> 4729.88] It's not +[4729.88 --> 4731.62] A blind trust +[4731.62 --> 4733.20] Okay +[4733.20 --> 4734.10] There is +[4734.10 --> 4734.76] I'll put it this way +[4734.76 --> 4735.88] There is nothing +[4735.88 --> 4737.28] More reasonable +[4737.28 --> 4739.26] Than faith in God +[4739.26 --> 4741.84] Let me say that again +[4741.84 --> 4742.38] There's nothing +[4742.38 --> 4743.24] More reasonable +[4743.24 --> 4744.42] Than faith in God +[4744.42 --> 4744.66] Listen +[4744.66 --> 4745.74] This is who God is +[4745.74 --> 4746.62] The God who gives +[4746.62 --> 4747.52] Life to the dead +[4747.52 --> 4748.80] And calls into being +[4748.80 --> 4749.76] Things that were +[4749.76 --> 4750.54] Not +[4750.54 --> 4753.20] And if he can do that +[4753.20 --> 4754.76] Right +[4754.76 --> 4756.06] The illogical thing +[4756.06 --> 4758.24] Is to not believe +[4758.24 --> 4760.96] The irrational thing +[4760.96 --> 4762.40] Is to reject him +[4762.40 --> 4765.42] The reasonable thing +[4765.42 --> 4767.38] Is to believe +[4767.38 --> 4768.44] And to have faith +[4768.44 --> 4769.46] Now +[4769.46 --> 4770.88] I'll say this +[4770.88 --> 4774.22] Faith without reason +[4774.22 --> 4775.48] Is what +[4775.48 --> 4777.26] Biblical scholars +[4777.26 --> 4777.60] Might call +[4777.60 --> 4778.30] Feedism +[4778.30 --> 4779.22] Right +[4779.22 --> 4780.22] And that comes back +[4780.22 --> 4780.88] To the intensity +[4780.88 --> 4781.88] Of our feelings +[4781.88 --> 4783.54] And reason +[4783.54 --> 4784.44] Without faith +[4784.44 --> 4785.96] Is rationalism +[4785.96 --> 4788.12] Both are wrong +[4788.12 --> 4788.14] Both are wrong +[4788.14 --> 4791.56] Paul says +[4791.56 --> 4792.70] Here +[4792.70 --> 4794.22] In Ephesians 2 +[4794.22 --> 4794.68] Now +[4794.68 --> 4795.78] By grace +[4795.78 --> 4796.84] You have been saved +[4796.84 --> 4797.60] Through faith +[4797.60 --> 4798.56] And this +[4798.56 --> 4799.60] Is the gift +[4799.60 --> 4800.82] Of God +[4800.82 --> 4802.80] Hear that +[4802.80 --> 4804.20] Faith +[4804.20 --> 4805.60] Is the gift +[4805.60 --> 4807.62] Of God +[4807.62 --> 4809.20] What is faith +[4809.20 --> 4810.96] Faith is the trust +[4810.96 --> 4812.90] Faith is trust +[4812.90 --> 4813.82] In the person +[4813.82 --> 4814.64] Of Jesus +[4814.64 --> 4815.70] And the promise +[4815.70 --> 4816.74] Of the gospel +[4816.74 --> 4818.28] That is gifted +[4818.28 --> 4819.18] To you +[4819.18 --> 4820.58] By grace +[4820.58 --> 4827.32] But that faith +[4827.32 --> 4829.98] Becomes exercised +[4829.98 --> 4831.26] In your belief +[4831.26 --> 4833.20] That gift +[4833.20 --> 4835.10] Is made real +[4835.10 --> 4836.84] In how you see +[4836.84 --> 4837.50] The world +[4837.50 --> 4838.10] Now +[4838.10 --> 4840.28] And so this is where +[4840.28 --> 4840.74] We're going to look +[4840.74 --> 4841.34] Very quickly +[4841.34 --> 4843.06] At the last few verses +[4843.06 --> 4843.94] That we didn't read +[4843.94 --> 4845.46] So what does it mean +[4845.46 --> 4846.60] To believe God +[4846.60 --> 4847.88] So faith is the gift +[4847.88 --> 4849.08] And Abraham's faith +[4849.08 --> 4849.88] Was credited to him +[4849.88 --> 4850.50] As righteousness +[4850.50 --> 4851.86] That is made manifest +[4851.86 --> 4853.82] Now in your belief +[4853.82 --> 4855.80] Abraham shows us +[4855.80 --> 4858.52] Verse 19 +[4858.52 --> 4859.94] Without weakening +[4859.94 --> 4860.66] His faith +[4860.66 --> 4862.00] He faced the fact +[4862.00 --> 4862.82] That his body +[4862.82 --> 4863.62] Was as good +[4863.62 --> 4864.50] As dead +[4864.50 --> 4865.46] Since he was about +[4865.46 --> 4866.32] 100 years old +[4866.32 --> 4867.46] And that Sarah's womb +[4867.46 --> 4868.36] Was also dead +[4868.36 --> 4870.58] Right so in Abraham's story +[4870.58 --> 4871.88] He was promised a child +[4871.88 --> 4873.56] And that child +[4873.56 --> 4874.10] Never came +[4874.10 --> 4875.80] And it never came +[4875.80 --> 4877.06] And it never came +[4877.06 --> 4878.10] And it never came +[4878.10 --> 4878.94] We don't know exactly +[4878.94 --> 4879.30] How long +[4879.30 --> 4879.76] But it might have been +[4879.76 --> 4880.58] 40 years +[4880.58 --> 4882.04] Since the promise +[4882.04 --> 4883.26] Was first spoken to him +[4883.26 --> 4884.72] That he would be +[4884.72 --> 4885.84] A father of many nations +[4885.84 --> 4887.54] And his wife +[4887.54 --> 4888.16] Remained barren +[4888.16 --> 4889.52] And when she is +[4889.52 --> 4890.52] In her 90s +[4890.52 --> 4891.74] And he is equally +[4891.74 --> 4893.04] As old or older +[4893.04 --> 4895.18] Then they finally +[4895.18 --> 4896.52] Have a child +[4896.52 --> 4897.64] Right +[4897.64 --> 4900.10] What does belief +[4900.10 --> 4901.00] Look like +[4901.00 --> 4901.68] What does it mean +[4901.68 --> 4903.22] To believe in God +[4903.22 --> 4904.30] What does Abraham show us +[4904.30 --> 4905.60] That to know +[4905.60 --> 4906.88] That reality +[4906.88 --> 4908.24] Is greater +[4908.24 --> 4909.98] Than how we feel +[4909.98 --> 4911.42] Or how things appear +[4911.42 --> 4914.02] That's what belief does +[4914.02 --> 4915.02] Right +[4915.02 --> 4916.20] To know that the reality +[4916.20 --> 4917.74] That we live in +[4917.74 --> 4919.96] Is greater than how we feel +[4919.96 --> 4920.96] Or how things appear +[4920.96 --> 4922.12] Right +[4922.12 --> 4923.88] One person has said +[4923.88 --> 4925.16] That faith is not opposed +[4925.16 --> 4925.88] To reason +[4925.88 --> 4927.48] But faith is sometimes +[4927.48 --> 4928.96] Opposed to our feelings +[4928.96 --> 4930.38] And to our appearances +[4930.38 --> 4932.42] To what it seems like +[4932.42 --> 4933.24] Is going on +[4933.24 --> 4935.32] Secondly +[4935.32 --> 4937.08] Faith +[4937.08 --> 4937.70] And what it means +[4937.70 --> 4938.40] To believe +[4938.40 --> 4940.08] Is to focus on +[4940.08 --> 4942.32] Facts about God +[4942.32 --> 4943.40] Look at verse 20 +[4943.40 --> 4944.28] And 21 +[4944.28 --> 4945.80] Yet he +[4945.80 --> 4946.26] Abraham +[4946.26 --> 4947.36] Did not waver +[4947.36 --> 4948.46] Through unbelief +[4948.46 --> 4949.42] Regarding the promise +[4949.42 --> 4949.88] Of God +[4949.88 --> 4950.74] But was strengthened +[4950.74 --> 4951.56] In his faith +[4951.56 --> 4952.98] And gave glory to God +[4952.98 --> 4954.58] Being fully persuaded +[4954.58 --> 4955.68] That God had the power +[4955.68 --> 4957.44] To do what he had promised +[4957.44 --> 4960.54] Now what are these facts +[4960.54 --> 4961.90] That he is fully persuaded by +[4961.90 --> 4963.18] Again back to verse 17 +[4963.18 --> 4964.52] The God who gives life +[4964.52 --> 4965.10] From the dead +[4965.10 --> 4966.38] And calls into being +[4966.38 --> 4968.34] Things that were not +[4968.34 --> 4971.30] God created all that is +[4971.30 --> 4972.34] Right +[4972.34 --> 4973.56] He flung the stars +[4973.56 --> 4974.44] Into the sky +[4974.44 --> 4975.76] He formed the mountains +[4975.76 --> 4977.04] With his words +[4977.04 --> 4979.14] And he raised the dead +[4979.14 --> 4982.94] And that you leave here +[4982.94 --> 4984.24] Worrying about if he can +[4984.24 --> 4984.80] Do your thing +[4984.80 --> 4987.64] You're afraid +[4987.64 --> 4989.20] Of what might happen +[4989.20 --> 4992.22] Now listen carefully +[4992.22 --> 4992.96] Okay +[4992.96 --> 4994.44] Because that doesn't mean +[4994.44 --> 4995.38] He'll do your thing +[4995.38 --> 4998.52] It just means that he can +[4998.52 --> 5001.54] And it also means +[5001.54 --> 5002.42] That if he doesn't +[5002.42 --> 5005.22] You can be absolutely sure +[5005.22 --> 5006.72] That he has a reason +[5006.72 --> 5008.38] And that his reason +[5008.38 --> 5008.90] Is better +[5008.90 --> 5010.20] Even if it makes +[5010.20 --> 5011.26] No sense to you +[5011.26 --> 5012.38] But that's the first thing +[5012.38 --> 5013.70] Right +[5013.70 --> 5015.14] That's how we know +[5015.14 --> 5016.32] That reality is greater +[5016.32 --> 5017.16] Than what we feel +[5017.16 --> 5018.62] Or what things appear +[5018.62 --> 5020.52] As we focus on facts +[5020.52 --> 5022.28] About who God is +[5022.28 --> 5022.88] And then finally +[5022.88 --> 5023.96] What we learn from Abraham +[5023.96 --> 5026.08] Is to trust +[5026.08 --> 5027.72] The word of God +[5027.72 --> 5029.52] To trust his promise +[5029.52 --> 5031.48] Now verse 21 +[5031.48 --> 5032.68] Being fully persuaded +[5032.68 --> 5033.76] That God had power +[5033.76 --> 5036.48] To do what he had promised +[5036.48 --> 5038.02] God has the power +[5038.02 --> 5040.40] To do what he has promised +[5040.40 --> 5042.48] Believing God +[5042.48 --> 5043.84] Isn't simply believing +[5043.84 --> 5045.82] Or thinking things about him +[5045.82 --> 5048.38] But it is trusting him +[5048.38 --> 5050.40] It is trusting his word +[5050.40 --> 5053.58] It is to look at what God has said +[5053.58 --> 5057.04] And let that define reality for you +[5057.04 --> 5060.04] And increasingly +[5060.04 --> 5062.12] Perhaps in today's world +[5062.12 --> 5063.32] Your feelings +[5063.32 --> 5064.82] Or popular opinion +[5064.82 --> 5066.34] Or cultural ideologies +[5066.34 --> 5067.02] And ideas +[5067.02 --> 5069.30] Even what seems to so many +[5069.30 --> 5070.34] Like common sense +[5070.34 --> 5072.04] Might seem to contradict +[5072.04 --> 5073.96] What God says +[5073.96 --> 5077.42] But there's nothing more reasonable +[5077.42 --> 5079.66] Than taking God at his word +[5079.66 --> 5082.30] Because that's who he is +[5082.30 --> 5085.00] And then finally +[5085.00 --> 5086.26] And I'll land here +[5086.26 --> 5089.84] Believing these things +[5089.84 --> 5094.20] Leads to belonging +[5094.20 --> 5096.18] And so really quickly +[5096.18 --> 5098.00] Verse 16 +[5098.00 --> 5100.04] The promises come by faith +[5100.04 --> 5101.66] So that it may be by grace +[5101.66 --> 5102.44] And may be guaranteed +[5102.44 --> 5105.30] To all Abraham's offspring +[5105.30 --> 5107.70] Not only to those who are of the law +[5107.70 --> 5110.52] But also to those who have the faith of Abraham +[5110.52 --> 5112.74] Verse 9 is the same thing +[5112.74 --> 5113.80] In question form +[5113.80 --> 5116.18] Is this blessedness only for the circumcised +[5116.18 --> 5118.58] Or also for the uncircumcised? +[5119.78 --> 5119.92] Right? +[5119.98 --> 5120.74] Verse 11 +[5120.74 --> 5124.42] He received circumcision as a sign and seal +[5124.42 --> 5125.74] Of righteousness that he had by faith +[5125.74 --> 5127.26] While he was still uncircumcised +[5127.26 --> 5130.62] So then he is the father of all who believe +[5130.62 --> 5132.90] But have not been circumcised +[5132.90 --> 5134.32] All right? +[5134.36 --> 5135.26] And we can go back here +[5135.26 --> 5137.20] Remember chapter 4 is an example +[5137.20 --> 5138.80] Of what he talked about in chapter 3 +[5138.80 --> 5140.72] And so chapter 3 verse 29 +[5140.72 --> 5141.64] Paul asks +[5141.64 --> 5143.88] Is God the God of Jews only? +[5144.06 --> 5146.72] Is he not the God of Gentiles too? +[5146.72 --> 5147.42] Yes +[5147.42 --> 5150.56] Of Gentiles too +[5150.56 --> 5155.64] Having this faith +[5155.64 --> 5157.68] Credit to you as righteousness +[5157.68 --> 5159.74] Believing in this God +[5159.74 --> 5164.18] Leads to belonging to his body +[5164.18 --> 5165.78] To his people +[5165.78 --> 5167.64] To his family +[5167.64 --> 5172.20] The promise of justification by faith +[5172.20 --> 5172.66] Right? +[5172.74 --> 5175.44] Isn't just a doctrine for individual salvation +[5175.44 --> 5176.36] Though it is that +[5176.36 --> 5180.82] But it is also for the community of faith +[5180.82 --> 5184.52] This imputed righteousness to the individual +[5184.52 --> 5188.68] Comes with a community to belong in +[5188.68 --> 5191.68] And so when we together are called +[5191.68 --> 5193.08] To work out our salvation +[5193.08 --> 5194.26] With fear and trembling +[5194.26 --> 5196.84] To wrestle with the truths of who God is +[5196.84 --> 5198.82] And the way that we see or don't see +[5198.82 --> 5200.82] Or struggle to see God at work in the world +[5200.82 --> 5203.32] We do so together +[5203.32 --> 5206.76] We do so as a family +[5206.76 --> 5210.54] Who never has to walk alone +[5210.54 --> 5214.00] But who walks with God +[5214.00 --> 5216.52] And who walks with our brothers and sisters +[5216.52 --> 5217.98] In faith +[5217.98 --> 5220.98] The faith that unites us to Jesus +[5220.98 --> 5224.10] Is the faith that unites us to each other +[5224.10 --> 5225.62] And again next week at the table +[5225.62 --> 5227.96] We will see that so clearly +[5227.96 --> 5230.96] Simultaneously in that moment +[5230.96 --> 5233.90] We are being united to Jesus and each other +[5233.90 --> 5238.40] This is our faith +[5238.40 --> 5241.98] To trust in who God is +[5241.98 --> 5243.78] What he has done in Jesus Christ +[5243.78 --> 5246.20] And the promise of the gospel +[5246.20 --> 5249.38] As you go into this week +[5249.38 --> 5252.70] Go held by that truth +[5252.70 --> 5255.14] And go that you might see the world +[5255.14 --> 5258.62] Believing who God is +[5258.62 --> 5263.14] Because that is an unstoppable movement of God +[5263.14 --> 5264.60] In the world +[5264.60 --> 5265.80] That will start here +[5265.80 --> 5267.98] As he goes with you +[5267.98 --> 5268.56] Amen? +[5268.56 --> 5270.32] Let's pray together +[5270.32 --> 5274.72] Lord our good +[5274.72 --> 5276.52] Glorious God +[5276.52 --> 5279.84] We praise your name +[5279.84 --> 5282.46] For the gift of faith +[5282.46 --> 5285.04] We praise your name +[5285.04 --> 5287.58] For the gift of your gospel +[5287.58 --> 5290.02] That we might see Jesus Christ +[5290.02 --> 5290.74] More clearly +[5290.74 --> 5292.20] That we might know the promises +[5292.20 --> 5293.62] Of your salvation +[5293.62 --> 5294.70] More deeply +[5294.70 --> 5297.12] In the depths of our heart +[5297.12 --> 5299.34] And we thank you +[5299.34 --> 5299.88] Lord God +[5299.88 --> 5301.36] That as we believe +[5301.36 --> 5303.38] We belong to you +[5303.38 --> 5304.66] And to each other +[5304.66 --> 5305.96] And so we go +[5305.96 --> 5308.32] In the power of your Holy Spirit +[5308.32 --> 5310.20] And we go in the fellowship +[5310.20 --> 5311.98] Of believers +[5311.98 --> 5315.38] In Jesus name we pray +[5315.38 --> 5316.84] All God's people said +[5316.84 --> 5318.00] Amen +[5318.00 --> 5318.14] Amen +[5318.14 --> 5342.14] What is our hope +[5342.14 --> 5344.18] In life and death +[5344.18 --> 5346.32] Christ alone +[5346.32 --> 5348.68] Christ alone +[5348.68 --> 5352.78] What is our only confidence +[5352.78 --> 5358.24] That our souls belong to love +[5358.24 --> 5362.80] Who holds our deeds within our hand +[5362.80 --> 5366.80] What comes upon from his command +[5366.80 --> 5372.04] And what will keep us to the end +[5372.04 --> 5374.62] The love of Christ +[5374.62 --> 5377.24] In which we stand +[5377.24 --> 5383.44] Oh sing hallelujah +[5383.44 --> 5388.00] Our hope springs eternal +[5388.00 --> 5392.44] Oh sing hallelujah +[5392.44 --> 5396.44] Now and ever we confess +[5396.44 --> 5401.04] Christ our hope in life and death +[5401.04 --> 5411.42] What truth can calm the troubled soul +[5411.42 --> 5414.04] God is good +[5414.04 --> 5415.90] God is good +[5415.90 --> 5420.38] Where is his grace and goodness known +[5420.38 --> 5424.90] In our great redeemer's blood +[5424.90 --> 5429.38] Who holds our faith when fears arise +[5429.38 --> 5433.80] Who stands above the stormy trial +[5433.80 --> 5438.32] Who sends the waves that bring us time +[5438.32 --> 5443.10] Unto the shore the rock of Christ +[5443.10 --> 5447.52] Oh sing hallelujah +[5447.52 --> 5451.56] Our hope springs eternal +[5451.56 --> 5455.92] Oh sing hallelujah +[5455.92 --> 5459.10] Now and ever we confess +[5459.10 --> 5464.10] Christ our hope in life and death +[5464.10 --> 5465.10] Christ he lives +[5465.10 --> 5477.10] Christ he lives +[5477.10 --> 5479.10] Christ he lives +[5479.10 --> 5483.48] And what reward will heaven bring +[5483.48 --> 5488.10] Everlasting life within +[5488.10 --> 5493.10] There we will rise to meet the Lord +[5493.10 --> 5497.10] Then sin and death will be destroyed +[5497.10 --> 5499.10] And we will be destroyed +[5499.10 --> 5501.10] And we will be in endless joy +[5501.10 --> 5502.10] When Christ is ours forevermore +[5502.10 --> 5506.10] When Christ is ours forevermore +[5506.10 --> 5508.10] Oh sing +[5508.10 --> 5509.10] Oh sing +[5509.10 --> 5513.10] Oh sing hallelujah +[5513.10 --> 5517.10] Our hope springs eternal +[5517.10 --> 5518.10] Oh sing hallelujah +[5518.10 --> 5525.10] Now and ever we confess +[5525.10 --> 5529.10] Christ our hope in life and death +[5529.10 --> 5533.10] Oh sing hallelujah +[5533.10 --> 5534.10] Hallelujah +[5534.10 --> 5535.10] Our hope springs eternal +[5535.10 --> 5537.10] Our hope springs eternal +[5537.10 --> 5538.10] Oh sing hallelujah +[5538.10 --> 5539.10] Oh sing hallelujah +[5539.10 --> 5540.10] Now and ever we confess +[5540.10 --> 5544.10] Christ our hope in life and death +[5544.10 --> 5545.10] Christ our hope in life and death +[5545.10 --> 5546.10] Now and ever we confess +[5546.10 --> 5552.10] Christ our hope in life and death +[5552.10 --> 5553.10] Now and ever we confess +[5553.10 --> 5558.10] Christ our hope in life and death +[5570.10 --> 5573.10] Following our worship together this morning +[5573.10 --> 5577.10] We continue experiencing the union of the fellowship +[5577.10 --> 5579.10] As we have coffee and refreshments together +[5579.10 --> 5582.10] Invite you to stick around for that +[5582.10 --> 5584.10] Perhaps take a risk and talk to someone new +[5584.10 --> 5586.10] Or someone who you don't know +[5586.10 --> 5590.10] We're grateful for lots of visitors in these last while +[5590.10 --> 5593.10] We want to make sure that we can grab you and connect with you +[5593.10 --> 5596.10] If you are visiting there are connect cards available in your seats +[5596.10 --> 5598.10] Or there's a QR code you can scan +[5598.10 --> 5599.10] We'd love to hear from you +[5599.10 --> 5602.10] And then lastly if you would like prayer this morning +[5602.10 --> 5605.10] There is someone who is available +[5605.10 --> 5606.10] They're wearing a name tag +[5606.10 --> 5607.10] It has a yellow box on it +[5607.10 --> 5609.10] They would love to pray with you +[5609.10 --> 5612.10] One of them for sure will be up here following the service +[5612.10 --> 5617.10] And so we invite you to grab them for prayer there +[5617.10 --> 5623.10] As we go this week go with the blessing of our God +[5623.10 --> 5628.10] The Lord bless you and keep you +[5628.10 --> 5631.10] The Lord make his face to shine upon you +[5631.10 --> 5634.10] And be gracious to you +[5634.10 --> 5637.10] The Lord turn his face toward you +[5637.10 --> 5640.10] And give you his peace +[5640.10 --> 5642.10] Amen +[5642.10 --> 5645.10] We receive your blessing we receive your praise +[5645.10 --> 5648.10] As we walk in the light shining +[5648.10 --> 5653.10] shining from your face +[5653.10 --> 5677.18] we receive your blessing we receive your grace as we walk in the light shining from your face +[5677.18 --> 5689.02] may the peace that you give change the way that you live we receive your blessing as we leave this place +[5693.74 --> 5704.70] we receive your blessing we receive your grace as we walk in the light shining from your face +[5704.70 --> 5716.54] may the peace that you give change the way that we live we receive your blessing as we leave this place +[5721.26 --> 5731.42] praise god from whom all blessings flow praise him all creatures here below +[5731.42 --> 5740.94] erne thank you +[5740.94 --> 5759.66] holy ghost +[5770.94 --> 5781.26] we receive your grace as we walk in the light shining from your face may the peace that you +[5781.26 --> 5795.26] give change the way that we live we receive your blessing as we leave this place +[5800.94 --> 5800.96] you +[5830.94 --> 5860.92] Thank you. +[5860.94 --> 5890.92] Thank you. +[5890.94 --> 5920.92] Thank you. +[5920.94 --> 5922.94] Thank you. +[5950.94 --> 5952.94] Thank you. +[5980.94 --> 5982.94] Thank you. +[6010.94 --> 6012.94] Thank you. +[6040.94 --> 6042.94] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - May 14, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - May 14, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..6d12fc3433f15bf26fca1e45fa6ee9b7dae3fed9 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - May 14, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,133 @@ +• Discussion of the power of Jesus' name +• Praise and worship music with repeated themes of breaking chains and rising up as an army +• Introduction to a church service, including welcome and announcements +• Notable events mentioned: Ascension Day celebration on Thursday at 6 p.m. and Pastor's Class starting May 28th +• Acknowledgement of Mother's Day and condolences for those struggling with motherhood or loss +• Welcome of new members and those who have completed Christianity Explored +• Announcement of celebration to take place June 4 +• Call to worship using John 3:16 as reference +• Celebration of God's love through hymn lyrics and congregational singing +• Invitation to bring failures and addictions to the cross for salvation +• Confession and need for Jesus in prayer song +• Lord, I need you was sung repeatedly as a prayer +• Confession was made, thanking God for Jesus Christ and acknowledging the need for forgiveness due to sin and mistakes +• The importance of Jesus' sacrifice and redemption were mentioned +• A song, "I'm Forever Grateful", was sung, expressing gratitude for God's love and actions, including sending Jesus to earth +• A collection was taken for the budget and Seeds of Hope, an organization supporting orphan children in Africa and Asia +• The church's donation policy is mentioned, with 93% of donations going directly to distribution of food, education, housing, and other programming for children in need. +• A scripture reading from James 1, verse 27 is referenced. +• A devotional prayer mentions God accepting a "pure and faultless" religion that involves looking after orphans and widows and keeping oneself from being polluted by the world. +• The church is collecting donations next week for Wagner Hills. +• A worship song or hymn with lyrics about faith, salvation, and redemption is sung repeatedly throughout the transcript. +• Office Bearer Affirmation Sunday is celebrated, recognizing the service of retiring office bearers Emo Smid and Glenn Nort. +• A slate of nominees is presented for new positions, including a deacon and two admin elders, and members are asked to affirm or reject them. +• Proposed slate of nominees for deacon and admin elder positions +• Affirmation process for nominees, including drawing lots for available positions +• Upcoming installation service on Pentecost Sunday (May 28) +• Collection of completed ballots at the end of the service +• Results to be announced in midweek memo on Tuesday +• Discussion of forgiveness during children's worship time +• Children's blessing and opening prayer for the morning service +• Prayer for missionaries +• Prayers for those struggling with health issues (cancer, broken bones) +• Prayers for Doreen Birkenpass's surgery and recovery +• Encouragement of those considering confessing their faith +• Leadership and prompting for young people to consider spiritual steps +• Confusion in the world and need for a God-centered truth map +• Prayers for those affected by natural disasters (fires, heat) +• Humility and living sustainably +• Recognition and thanksgiving for mothers and grandmothers +• Recognition and support for those who choose to remain single and childless +• Thanksgiving for the church as a home for all people +• Jonah is angry with God because He relented from destroying Nineveh +• Jonah's actions and attitude are contrasted with God's mercy and compassion towards Nineveh +• Jonah prays to die rather than live due to his anger and disappointment in God's decision +• God asks Jonah why he is so upset about a plant that did not care for him, but will have concern for the great city of Nineveh +• The story is connected to the speaker's personal experience with a crisis of faith and feelings of anger towards God during their time in seminary +• The speaker struggled with their ideas about God being challenged by reading and conversations +• They felt angry and resistant to the new conclusions they were coming to +• They eventually had a turning point where they realized how they responded to challenges about God mattered, especially when it came from God Himself +• In Jonah's story, he was angry that God relented on destroying Nineveh, feeling it was unjust and didn't make sense +• The speaker empathizes with Jonah's anger due to his own struggle with challenged ideas about God +• Challenges to traditional ideas about God +• Challenging experiences that change one's perspective on God +• Different perspectives and opinions from others (friends, family, neighbors) +• Crisis of faith and questioning what to believe +• Circumstances and interactions that challenge one's understanding of God's nature and actions +• Ideas about God will be challenged at some point in life +• Challenges may come from various sources, including culture and personal circumstances +• Questions to ask when ideas of God are being challenged: have we made God something He's not? or have we made culture or others more important than God? +• Introspection is required to answer these questions, which can be difficult and not done easily or alone +• Anger, upset, and confusion about God's actions may indicate that someone has given authority to a false or alternative idea of God +• Peter prayed for God to be the only true and authoritative force in his life, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing biblical truth over personal opinions. +• The importance of self-reflection and acknowledging one's own biases +• Recognizing the potential for people to be "unsafe" or unaffirming in conversations about personal beliefs +• Discussing how asking hard questions is not inherently "unsafe" +• Exploring how societal expectations can lead to feelings of guilt or shame around questioning one's faith +• Mentioning the trend of young people deconstructing their faith and becoming "ex-vangelicals" +• Deconstruction of faith can be an easy way out and isn't necessarily hard work +• The culture celebrates deconstruction as individuation and differentiation from one's parents' or traditional faith +• True challenge and celebration come from moving towards belief and testing ideas against scripture +• Challenging one's beliefs about God can lead to a deeper understanding of who God is +• Faith communities should test and refine individuals' theology in light of scripture +• God's reality and Jonah's theology don't match +• Running away from hard questions is not the best solution +• Pressing into worship and community is better +• Comparing Jonah's words to his actions in the story of Jonah +• Challenged identities and sources of truth, authority, and identity +• Struggling with thoughts of suicide +• Importance of seeking help and talking to someone about struggles +• Example from Jonah's story in the Bible where God asks him a question that seems strange at first but is actually profound and challenging +• Theme of trusting God and allowing Him to be God in difficult moments +• The book of Job is one of the oldest books in the Bible and deals with theodicy, which is the question of how to understand evil in light of God. +• The classic argument against the existence of an all-powerful and good God is that if he exists, why is there evil in the world. +• This argument can be expressed as a philosophical dilemma: either God is not all-powerful or not good, which would make him either impotent or evil. +• A key assumption behind this argument is that if there's a good reason for God to allow evil, humans should be able to know it. +• The story of Job in the Bible is an ancient attempt to answer this question and provide a theodicy. +• Creation of the universe and its components +• Job's response to God, acknowledging His power and majesty +• Jonah's crisis of faith and God's miraculous intervention +• The plant's growth and destruction as a parable for life's fleeting nature +• Jonah's despair and God's questioning of his attitude +• Jonah's refusal to obey God and his anger towards God +• God's rebuke of Jonah, emphasizing that he put his value in something other than God +• The Lord's declaration as the only comfort and truth for Jonah +• God's love and choice for Jonah despite his flaws and need for grace +• Peter Kreeft's philosophical perspective on evil and God's allowance of it +• God took the form of a man in Jesus, who lived and died to show His love for humanity. +• This is a display of God's concern and love for every place and person, including the neighborhood of Murrayville and beyond. +• As missionary citizens, people are called to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and reveal God's kingdom. +• This involves having one's ideas about God challenged and accurately reflecting who He is. +• Missionary citizens go into the world to challenge others' ideas about God and be used by Him to do so. +• Prayers and blessings for the meal +• Invitation to participate in liturgy and share words of gratitude +• Giving thanks to God for creation, covenant, and salvation through Jesus Christ +• Celebrating the Lord's Supper as a memorial to Jesus' sacrifice until He comes again +• Expressions of unity and community among believers +• The significance of remembering Christ's body and blood in remembrance +• Invitation to come to the table regardless of faith level or attendance history +• Instructions for communion, including passing elements and saying phrases +• Gathering at the front and making room for everyone +• Preparations for the meal led by worship volunteers and elders +• Prayer partners available during the Lord's Supper celebration +• Serving of communion, including wine and bread +• Invitation to receive prayer before or in place of coming to the table +• Song and worship, with multiple iterations of "Come, Lord Jesus, come" and a song titled "I Love You, Lord" +• Invitation for those helping to serve to come forward +• Exalting God's name +• Expressing gratitude for salvation and redemption +• Acknowledging sin, shame, and brokenness +• Praising Jesus as Savior and Lord +• Inviting others to come and find mercy and healing +• Reiterating the availability of hope and rest in Christ +• Using the hymn "Amazing Grace" to express gratitude for God's salvation +• Invitation to gather around tables, in life and community +• Blessings and protection from God, sent before and with us +• Fellowship and coffee after service +• Announcements about new members and pastor's class +• Contacting Pastor Kevin or elder for questions +• Handing in ballot on the way out +• Receiving the blessing of God, led, protected, supported, befriended +• Plans to see each other face-to-face +• Dancing together in the city of God +• Repeated references to dancing together \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - May 14, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - May 14, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..9cdbf03141c587edf03d3f7cc1ee8cae92bfcf8a --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - May 14, 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there is power in the name of Jesus. +[421.48 --> 428.48] There is power in the name of Jesus. +[428.48 --> 436.48] There is power in the name of Jesus. +[436.48 --> 451.48] Break every chain, break every chain. +[451.48 --> 455.48] Hallelujah. +[455.48 --> 458.48] Oh, yeah. +[461.48 --> 464.48] Oh, yeah. +[465.48 --> 477.48] That power, power, wonder what and how in a day we believe, we believe. +[485.48 --> 492.48] There's an army rising up. +[493.48 --> 499.48] There's an army rising up. +[500.48 --> 506.48] There's an army rising up. +[507.48 --> 513.48] To break every chain, to break every chain, to break every chain. +[513.48 --> 515.48] Sing it out. +[515.48 --> 520.48] There's an army rising up. +[521.48 --> 527.48] There's an army rising up. +[528.48 --> 534.48] There's an army rising up. +[534.48 --> 540.48] There's an army rising up, in a rain, to break every chain. +[540.48 --> 543.48] To break every chain, to break every chain, to break every chain. +[543.48 --> 552.48] To break every chain, break every chain, break every chain +[559.48 --> 565.48] And the chains fall, and the chains fall +[565.48 --> 573.48] And the chains fall +[573.48 --> 583.48] And the chains fall +[585.48 --> 591.48] Cause there is power in the name of Jesus +[592.48 --> 598.48] There is power in the name of Jesus +[598.48 --> 603.48] There is power in the name of Jesus +[604.48 --> 611.48] To break every chain, break every chain, break every chain +[612.48 --> 613.48] Sing it out +[614.48 --> 619.48] There is power in the name of Jesus +[620.48 --> 625.48] There is power in the name of Jesus +[625.48 --> 629.48] There is power in the name of Jesus +[630.48 --> 638.48] To break every chain, break every chain, break every chain +[638.48 --> 647.48] To break every chain, break every chain +[647.48 --> 660.98] Good morning. Welcome to church. And may I also just say happy Mother's Day to you who are mothers. +[661.18 --> 669.40] We celebrate you this morning and we are grateful that you are here. On this day of days, we're also +[669.40 --> 677.24] mindful of those who are mourning lost mums, those who do not have a good relationship with their mom +[677.24 --> 683.64] and those who wish they could be mothers and who for one reason or another are unable to. And so our +[683.64 --> 691.80] heart goes out to you as well today. As we gather together in worship, we do so as a diverse group +[691.80 --> 699.42] of people coming from all sorts of different places into this place as a family of believers. +[700.50 --> 705.64] And so we welcome you into worship. If you're visiting with us this morning, my name is Chris. +[705.64 --> 710.86] I'm one of the pastors here and it's my privilege to lead this morning with these others on stage and +[710.86 --> 716.86] a few others. We will come to the table later in our service. And so if you are participating online, +[717.08 --> 722.90] we encourage you at some point to join us and prepare your hearts and your space for that +[722.90 --> 728.12] as we come to the table together. Before we begin, there's a couple announcements to make. +[728.12 --> 738.46] First of all, you may have seen on screen, but this coming Thursday, we are celebrating Ascension Day. +[739.54 --> 747.42] Now, you probably are aware, but just over a week ago, King Charles III was coronated as king and +[747.42 --> 755.06] millions of people participated and watched and celebrated that. Ascension Day is kind of like +[755.06 --> 762.54] the coronation of King Jesus. We acknowledge his kingship. We acknowledge his sovereign rule and +[762.54 --> 769.70] reign from the right hand of God where he has ascended to. And so we gather to sing praises +[769.70 --> 777.80] to him and to worship him and to learn what it means to be a disciple in his kingdom. And so 6 p.m. +[777.80 --> 785.06] on Thursday, we invite you to join us for worship. We know that that is a bit of a tight time crunch, +[785.20 --> 789.46] but we really want young families to be able to come. And if we start later than that, it gets into +[789.46 --> 793.92] bedtime, especially because it's, oh, it's not a school night, but it's still going to be late. +[794.44 --> 798.04] So, or not a school night for at least LCS kids. I don't know about the other kids. +[798.90 --> 806.72] Anyway, 6 p.m. Thursday night, please join us for worship. As well, you may have seen in a couple +[806.72 --> 814.38] weeks' time on May 28th, pastor's class is going to begin. And so that's for those of you primarily +[814.38 --> 820.64] young people who have gone through our catechism and church education program and are looking to +[820.64 --> 827.82] take that next step in your faith where you own this shared faith as your own. And so if you have +[827.82 --> 836.02] questions about that, talk to either Pastor Kevin or to myself. Additionally, this is for a number of +[836.02 --> 843.26] you who have been visiting with us regularly. On June 4, so the week after this profession, +[843.40 --> 847.80] this beginning of pastor's class, but on June 4, we're going to, as part of our worship, +[848.46 --> 854.14] welcome a group of new members and welcome a group of people who have gone through pastor's +[854.14 --> 859.40] class, or not pastor's class, who've gone through Christianity Explored and that process and some +[859.40 --> 863.60] other conversations. So if you have been worshiping with us and are not a member but have questions +[863.60 --> 868.90] about what that might look like, grab me after service and I will give you details and then +[868.90 --> 876.92] maybe you want to participate in that welcome and celebration as well on June 4. I think that's it for +[876.92 --> 881.96] announcements. I'm going to invite you as you are able to stand and we can be gathered up in the +[881.96 --> 893.66] presence of God as he welcomes us and greets us. Receive the greeting of our good God. Grace, mercy, +[894.12 --> 900.68] and peace to you from God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, Son and our Savior, through the +[900.68 --> 906.94] presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I'm going to invite you to turn to those around you and +[906.94 --> 909.00] welcome them into worship this morning. +[934.68 --> 935.40] Good morning. +[936.94 --> 943.10] Our call to worship this morning, our call to worship this morning as we look forward to +[943.10 --> 954.32] celebrating the Lord's Supper together, comes from a favorite verse for many of us who learned it +[954.32 --> 962.52] at an early age as young children, John 3, 16. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only +[962.52 --> 970.98] son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Please join us in celebrating +[970.98 --> 976.02] God's amazing love for us this morning by worshiping him together. +[976.02 --> 980.26] hymn. +[984.18 --> 985.46] hyped +[985.46 --> 988.32] mu todo +[988.32 --> 993.44] mu Switzerland +[993.44 --> 997.94] mu +[997.94 --> 1005.68] Come all you weary, come all you thirsty +[1005.68 --> 1010.30] Come to the well that never runs dry +[1010.30 --> 1016.04] Drink of the water, come and thirst no more +[1016.04 --> 1023.58] Come all you sinners, come find His mercy +[1023.58 --> 1027.70] Come to the table, He will satisfy +[1027.70 --> 1034.34] Taste of His goodness, find what you're looking for +[1034.34 --> 1041.50] For God so loved the world that He gave us +[1041.50 --> 1045.94] His one and only Son to save us +[1045.94 --> 1051.00] Whoever believes in Him will live forever +[1051.00 --> 1059.12] Bring all your failures, bring your addictions +[1059.12 --> 1063.42] Come and lay them down at the foot of the cross +[1063.42 --> 1069.70] Jesus is waiting there with open arms +[1069.70 --> 1077.82] For God so loved the world that He gave us +[1077.82 --> 1081.82] His one and only Son to save us +[1081.82 --> 1087.82] Whoever believes in Him will live forever +[1087.82 --> 1093.82] The power of hell forever defeated +[1093.82 --> 1095.94] Now it is well +[1095.94 --> 1098.20] I'm walking in freedom +[1098.20 --> 1100.36] For God so loved +[1100.36 --> 1104.94] God so loved the world +[1104.94 --> 1110.88] Praise God, praise God +[1110.88 --> 1133.00] Praise Him, praise Him +[1133.00 --> 1144.00] Praise Him, praise Him for the wonders of His love. +[1144.00 --> 1153.00] For God so loved the world that He gave us, His one and only Son to save us. +[1153.00 --> 1170.00] Whoever believes in Him will live forever. +[1170.00 --> 1177.00] The power of hell forever defeated, now it is well. +[1177.00 --> 1188.00] I'm walking in freedom for God so loved, God so loved the world. +[1188.00 --> 1198.00] Bring all your failures, bring your addictions, come lay them down at the foot of the cross. +[1198.00 --> 1206.00] Jesus is waiting, God so loved the world. +[1207.00 --> 1212.00] Lord, I come, I confess. +[1212.00 --> 1213.00] Amen. +[1242.00 --> 1246.14] I find my rest +[1246.14 --> 1248.70] Without you +[1248.70 --> 1253.00] I fall apart +[1253.00 --> 1256.00] You're the one +[1257.46 --> 1261.00] That guides my heart +[1261.68 --> 1268.00] Lord, I need you +[1268.00 --> 1273.00] Oh, I need you +[1273.00 --> 1280.00] Every hour I need you +[1280.00 --> 1284.00] My one defense +[1284.00 --> 1287.00] My righteousness +[1287.00 --> 1293.00] Oh God, how I need you +[1293.00 --> 1301.00] Where sin runs deep +[1302.00 --> 1305.00] Your grace is more +[1305.00 --> 1309.00] Where grace is found +[1309.00 --> 1313.00] Is where you are +[1313.00 --> 1317.00] And where you are +[1317.00 --> 1321.00] Lord, I am free +[1321.00 --> 1328.00] Holiness is Christ in me +[1328.00 --> 1331.00] Where you are +[1331.00 --> 1335.00] Lord, I am free +[1335.00 --> 1343.00] Holiness is Christ in me +[1343.00 --> 1348.00] Lord, I need you +[1348.00 --> 1353.00] Oh, I need you +[1353.00 --> 1360.00] Every hour I need you +[1360.00 --> 1364.00] My one defense +[1364.00 --> 1367.00] My righteousness +[1367.00 --> 1373.00] Oh God, how I need you +[1373.00 --> 1377.00] To teach my song +[1377.00 --> 1379.00] To rise to you +[1379.00 --> 1386.00] When temptation comes my way +[1386.00 --> 1390.00] And when I cannot stand +[1390.00 --> 1393.00] I'll fall on you +[1393.00 --> 1397.00] Jesus, you're my hope +[1397.00 --> 1399.00] And stay +[1399.00 --> 1402.00] And when I cannot stand +[1402.00 --> 1405.00] I'll fall on you +[1405.00 --> 1409.00] Jesus, you're my hope +[1409.00 --> 1410.00] For my hope +[1410.00 --> 1411.00] And stay +[1411.00 --> 1416.00] Lord, I need you +[1416.00 --> 1418.00] Lord, I need you +[1418.00 --> 1422.00] Oh, I need you +[1422.00 --> 1428.00] Every hour I need you +[1428.00 --> 1430.00] Every hour I need you +[1430.00 --> 1443.00] My one defense, my righteousness, O God, how I need you. +[1443.00 --> 1458.62] Lord, I need you, oh, I need you. Every hour I need you. +[1458.62 --> 1472.76] My one defense, my righteousness, O God, how I need you. +[1472.76 --> 1488.78] My one defense, my righteousness, O God, how I need you. +[1490.86 --> 1492.06] You may have a seat. +[1496.54 --> 1500.32] Please join me in our prayer of confession this morning. +[1500.32 --> 1506.94] God, our Father in heaven, we know that you love us immensely. +[1508.48 --> 1513.12] We thank you for the greatest gift to us, your Son, Jesus Christ. +[1514.62 --> 1520.20] John 3.16 describes so beautifully your amazing love and perfect plan for us. +[1520.86 --> 1523.84] God, you love us with an everlasting love. +[1524.88 --> 1527.34] We are your children and are so thankful. +[1527.34 --> 1535.66] You knew from the beginning of time that life for us would be full of challenges and temptations and uncertainty. +[1536.34 --> 1540.22] You knew that we would fall short and sin and make mistakes. +[1541.48 --> 1542.90] Please forgive us. +[1542.90 --> 1547.22] Thank you for sending your Son, Jesus, to earth. +[1548.00 --> 1553.72] Jesus, who lived a perfect, sinless life and demonstrated for us the right way to live +[1553.72 --> 1559.26] and willingly gave his own life as a complete sacrifice for our sins. +[1560.72 --> 1564.60] Jesus, our loving Savior and Redeemer, we are forever grateful. +[1564.60 --> 1567.56] Only you are worthy of our praise. +[1568.50 --> 1570.10] We pray in your name alone. +[1571.10 --> 1571.42] Amen. +[1575.92 --> 1578.24] Please rise as we sing I'm Forever Grateful. +[1578.24 --> 1605.24] You did not wait for me to draw near to you, +[1605.24 --> 1609.64] But you clothed yourself in frail humanity. +[1611.72 --> 1617.96] You did not wait for me to cry out to you, +[1617.96 --> 1623.48] But you let me hear your voice calling me, +[1623.48 --> 1629.48] And I'm forever grateful to you, +[1629.48 --> 1636.68] And I'm forever grateful for the cross, +[1636.68 --> 1642.96] And I'm forever grateful to you, +[1642.96 --> 1652.96] That you came to seek and save the lost. +[1652.96 --> 1660.16] You did not wait for me to draw near to you, +[1660.16 --> 1664.44] But you clothed yourself in frail humanity. +[1664.44 --> 1671.44] You did not wait for me to cry out to you, +[1671.44 --> 1673.44] And I'm forever grateful to you, +[1673.44 --> 1677.44] But you let me hear your voice calling me, +[1677.44 --> 1683.44] And I'm forever grateful to you, +[1683.44 --> 1684.44] And I'm forever grateful to you, +[1684.44 --> 1690.44] And I'm forever grateful for the cross, +[1690.44 --> 1696.44] And I'm forever grateful to you, +[1696.44 --> 1698.44] And I'm forever grateful to you, +[1698.44 --> 1706.44] That you came to seek and save the lost, +[1706.44 --> 1707.44] And I'm forever grateful to you, +[1707.44 --> 1713.44] And I'm forever grateful to you, +[1713.44 --> 1719.44] And I'm forever grateful for the cross, +[1719.44 --> 1725.44] And I'm forever grateful to you, +[1725.44 --> 1727.44] And I'm forever grateful to you, +[1727.44 --> 1728.44] And I'm forever grateful to you, +[1728.44 --> 1729.44] And I'm forever grateful to you, +[1729.44 --> 1731.44] And I'm forever grateful to you, +[1731.44 --> 1737.44] That you came to seek and save the lost. +[1755.44 --> 1771.44] And I'm forever grateful to you, +[1771.44 --> 1771.50] And I'm forever grateful to you, +[1785.44 --> 1788.44] I want to thank you, +[1788.44 --> 1791.44] And I hope you've been a minister, +[1791.44 --> 1793.44] And I hope you've been a part of my journey for you. +[1793.44 --> 1794.44] To be theascстановator and bluesa, +[1794.44 --> 1796.44] But you'll be the mother's in springtime in three weeks. +[1796.44 --> 1799.44] And it's a win-sync from Paul Curiel in your office. +[1799.44 --> 1800.12] Spルク, I mean, +[1800.12 --> 1801.44] And both people can change. +[1801.44 --> 1803.44] I'll be the diezment to fall just to me yesterday. +[1803.44 --> 1804.44] Please bear it. +[1804.44 --> 1805.44] So happy to be the good idea, +[1805.44 --> 1806.68] Of course, +[1806.68 --> 1807.56] And welcome, +[1808.12 --> 1810.46] And like, +[1810.46 --> 1811.56] Project P é clear, +[1811.56 --> 1813.90] Those people would treat you +[1813.90 --> 1843.88] Thank you. +[1843.90 --> 1873.88] Thank you. +[1873.90 --> 1903.88] Thank you. +[1903.90 --> 1905.90] Thank you. +[1933.90 --> 1935.90] Thank you. +[1963.90 --> 1965.90] Thank you. +[1965.90 --> 1967.90] Thank you. +[1967.90 --> 1979.90] Every breath that I am able, I will sing of the goodness of God. +[1979.90 --> 1987.90] I will sing of the goodness of God. +[1987.90 --> 1989.90] Thank you. +[1989.90 --> 1991.90] Thank you. +[1991.90 --> 1993.90] Thank you. +[1993.90 --> 1995.90] Thank you. +[1995.90 --> 1997.90] Thank you. +[1997.90 --> 2001.90] Thank you. +[2001.90 --> 2003.90] Thank you. +[2003.90 --> 2005.90] Good morning. +[2005.90 --> 2007.90] Good morning. +[2007.90 --> 2009.90] My name is Yap. +[2009.90 --> 2013.90] I am a deacon here at Langley Emanuel. +[2013.90 --> 2015.90] The first collection will be for the budget. +[2015.90 --> 2019.90] The second collection will be for Seeds of Hope. +[2019.90 --> 2027.90] Seeds of Hope is an organization providing ongoing consistent support to orphan children in Africa and Asia. +[2027.90 --> 2037.90] 93% of all donations goes directly to distribution of food, education, housing, and other programming to children in need. +[2037.90 --> 2043.90] From James 1, verse 27. +[2043.90 --> 2047.90] Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this. +[2047.90 --> 2055.90] To look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. +[2055.90 --> 2075.90] Next week's collection will be for Wagner Hills. +[2075.90 --> 2083.90] How great the chasm that lay between us! +[2083.90 --> 2089.90] How high the mountain I cannot climb! +[2089.90 --> 2103.90] In desperation I turned to heaven and spoke your name into the night. +[2103.90 --> 2117.90] Then through the darkness your loving kindness tore through the shadows of my soul. +[2117.90 --> 2132.90] The work is finished, the end is written, Jesus Christ my living hope. +[2132.90 --> 2142.90] The Lord, who could imagine so great a mercy? +[2142.90 --> 2148.90] What heart could fathom such boundless grace? +[2148.90 --> 2162.90] The God of ages, step down from glory, to wear my sin and bear my shame. +[2162.90 --> 2168.90] The cross has spoken, I am forgiven. +[2168.90 --> 2176.90] The King of kings, the King of kings calls me His own. +[2176.90 --> 2182.90] Beautiful Savior, I'm Yours forever. +[2182.90 --> 2190.90] Jesus Christ my living hope. +[2190.90 --> 2192.90] Hallelujah! +[2192.90 --> 2197.90] Praise the one who set me free! +[2197.90 --> 2200.90] Hallelujah! +[2200.90 --> 2204.90] Death has lost its grip on me! +[2204.90 --> 2205.90] Death has lost its grip on me! +[2205.90 --> 2207.90] You have broken every chain! +[2207.90 --> 2210.90] There's salvation in your name! +[2210.90 --> 2217.90] Jesus Christ my living hope! +[2217.90 --> 2219.90] Hallelujah! +[2219.90 --> 2220.90] Hallelujah! +[2220.90 --> 2221.90] Praise the one who set me free! +[2221.90 --> 2222.90] Hallelujah! +[2222.90 --> 2224.90] Praise the one who set me free! +[2224.90 --> 2225.90] Hallelujah! +[2225.90 --> 2226.90] Hallelujah! +[2226.90 --> 2227.90] Death has lost its grip on me! +[2227.90 --> 2228.90] Hallelujah! +[2228.90 --> 2230.90] Death has lost its grip on me! +[2230.90 --> 2232.90] You have broken every chain! +[2232.90 --> 2233.90] There's salvation in your name! +[2233.90 --> 2248.90] Jesus Christ my living hope! +[2248.90 --> 2256.90] Then came the morning that sealed the promise! +[2256.90 --> 2262.90] Your buried body began to breathe! +[2262.90 --> 2277.90] Out of the silence, the roaring lion declared the grave has no claim on me! +[2277.90 --> 2284.90] Then came the morning that sealed the promise! +[2284.90 --> 2291.90] Your buried body began to breathe! +[2291.90 --> 2305.90] Out of the silence, the roaring lion declares the grave has no claim on me! +[2305.90 --> 2314.90] Jesus, yours is the victory! +[2314.90 --> 2315.90] Hallelujah! +[2315.90 --> 2316.90] Hallelujah! +[2316.90 --> 2317.90] Hallelujah! +[2317.90 --> 2322.90] Praise the one who set me free! +[2322.90 --> 2323.90] Hallelujah! +[2323.90 --> 2329.90] Death has lost its grip on me! +[2329.90 --> 2332.90] You have broken every chain! +[2332.90 --> 2335.90] There's salvation in your name! +[2335.90 --> 2342.90] Jesus Christ my living hope! +[2342.90 --> 2343.90] Hallelujah! +[2343.90 --> 2344.90] Hallelujah! +[2344.90 --> 2345.90] Hallelujah! +[2345.90 --> 2349.90] Praise the one who set me free! +[2349.90 --> 2350.90] Hallelujah! +[2350.90 --> 2351.90] Hallelujah! +[2351.90 --> 2352.90] Hallelujah! +[2352.90 --> 2353.90] Hallelujah! +[2353.90 --> 2356.90] Death has lost its grip on me! +[2356.90 --> 2359.90] You have broken every chain! +[2359.90 --> 2363.90] There's salvation in your name! +[2363.90 --> 2366.90] Jesus Christ my living hope! +[2366.90 --> 2370.90] Jesus Christ my living hope! +[2370.90 --> 2376.90] Jesus Christ my living hope! +[2376.90 --> 2384.90] Oh God you are my living hope! +[2384.90 --> 2394.90] Jesus Christ my living hope! +[2394.90 --> 2399.90] Jesus Christ my living hope! +[2399.90 --> 2406.88] My name's Eric. I'm on council, and today is Office Bearer Affirmation Sunday. +[2409.76 --> 2414.24] Today we're grateful for the service of the office bearers in this church. +[2414.42 --> 2419.54] Today Emo Smid and Glenn Nort are both retiring after they've completed their terms, +[2419.66 --> 2425.56] so we are grateful that they have been willing to serve the church here for the last three years. +[2425.56 --> 2431.04] Glenn was the vice chair and clerk for the last couple of years, +[2431.24 --> 2436.72] and Emo Smid was the deacon and chair of the deacons for the last number of years. +[2437.50 --> 2441.94] So on behalf of the council and the church, we want to thank Glenn's not here, don't think, and Emo's there. +[2442.06 --> 2444.02] Thank you for your service to the church family. +[2444.96 --> 2448.70] This morning we have the chance to approve a slate of nominees for the new positions. +[2448.70 --> 2454.80] The bylaws in the Constitution of Langley Emanuel requires that the members affirm the slate of nominees. +[2455.56 --> 2457.84] We need one deacon and two admin elders. +[2458.24 --> 2462.00] Once approved, we will draw lots from these eligible and gifted candidates. +[2463.20 --> 2468.98] Eric Hubert has got the ballots, so he will come forward with someone else to hand out these ballots. +[2469.12 --> 2476.70] On the ballots you are receiving, if you affirm the slate, check or X the top of the box, the top box. +[2476.96 --> 2481.64] If you don't affirm of one or more of the names, please check the bottom box +[2481.64 --> 2485.38] and write the names of the person or persons you don't affirm. +[2486.74 --> 2493.30] The proposed slate for the affirmations are for the office of deacon are Mike Prins and Carolyn Spohr. +[2494.10 --> 2499.52] For the office of admin elder is Paul Kuhl, Clary Klosterhoff, and Steve Verkike. +[2499.52 --> 2503.84] Again, today this ballot is for affirmation only. +[2503.84 --> 2512.78] By voting yes, you are agreeing with the recommendations of council that each of the above individuals is capable and gifted to serve in his or her respective nomination. +[2512.78 --> 2515.44] In both cases, we have nominations. +[2517.12 --> 2522.54] In both cases, we have more nominations than needed office bearers. +[2522.64 --> 2529.36] Therefore, after the names are affirmed this week, we will draw lots for the needed positions next week. +[2530.24 --> 2534.14] One lot for the deacon position and two lots for the admin elder positions. +[2535.42 --> 2539.38] Lord willing, our installation service will be on Pentecost Sunday on May 28. +[2539.38 --> 2545.38] At the end of the service, there will be two elders at the back doors to collect your completed ballot. +[2546.26 --> 2551.94] The results will come out counted and sent out an update in the midweek memo on Tuesday. +[2553.28 --> 2555.42] And nobody's allowed to escape the side doors. +[2556.68 --> 2557.56] Oh, we got security. +[2557.94 --> 2558.64] We got security. +[2558.82 --> 2561.34] So you got to go through the back doors, hand in your ballot. +[2563.16 --> 2564.08] Thank you so much. +[2564.14 --> 2567.32] I think Eric is going to hand out the forms. +[2567.32 --> 2570.36] But at this time, we're going to do Kids Corner Children's Worship Time. +[2570.44 --> 2571.68] You kids can come up front. +[2588.86 --> 2590.32] There's a little bit of energy here. +[2590.38 --> 2591.06] There's a little buzz. +[2591.30 --> 2592.90] Everybody got lots of energy and excited? +[2593.22 --> 2593.50] Yeah. +[2594.00 --> 2594.94] What day is it today? +[2594.94 --> 2596.20] My Mother's Day. +[2596.20 --> 2600.86] Who, praise your hand, who this morning made breakfast for their mom already this morning? +[2600.96 --> 2601.74] Did something nice? +[2602.42 --> 2602.64] Yeah? +[2603.10 --> 2603.38] No? +[2603.54 --> 2604.40] Somebody's saying no? +[2604.60 --> 2604.88] Uh-oh. +[2606.44 --> 2611.12] Who made a nice craft or card that they were able to give their mom this morning? +[2611.24 --> 2611.88] All right. +[2612.10 --> 2612.86] We got some. +[2613.34 --> 2614.08] Good, good, good. +[2615.16 --> 2618.74] And who's going to continue to spoil their mom all day long? +[2618.74 --> 2622.58] Do everything she asks? +[2623.20 --> 2625.08] Clean the dishes? +[2626.08 --> 2627.24] Clean up after yourself? +[2627.46 --> 2627.92] Good, good. +[2628.02 --> 2628.18] Okay. +[2629.98 --> 2631.68] Because today we're talking about forgiveness. +[2631.90 --> 2635.66] And if you don't do those things, you might have to ask for a little bit of forgiveness after this day. +[2636.88 --> 2638.46] Who knows what forgiveness means? +[2639.74 --> 2640.26] You do? +[2640.26 --> 2647.54] You do something wrong, and then it's mom that's like, they forgive that you do. +[2647.54 --> 2648.20] That's right. +[2648.28 --> 2652.72] So when you do something wrong and somebody asks, you have to maybe ask for forgiveness. +[2652.88 --> 2655.06] Or what's another word we sometimes use for forgiveness? +[2657.40 --> 2657.80] Sorry. +[2657.80 --> 2666.66] So today in children's worship time, we are going to go and talk a bit more about forgiveness in the room back there. +[2666.90 --> 2669.26] But before we do that, we should do the children's blessing. +[2669.42 --> 2671.50] So let's have everybody stand up, please. +[2677.60 --> 2678.00] Ready? +[2678.68 --> 2678.96] The. +[2679.48 --> 2681.02] Lord be with you. +[2681.28 --> 2682.84] And also with you. +[2687.80 --> 2715.40] Good morning, everyone. +[2715.40 --> 2715.48] Good morning, everyone. +[2717.80 --> 2718.72] I'm Peter. +[2719.50 --> 2723.18] I've been a member of this church for 37 years. +[2724.36 --> 2727.44] My mother's name is Patricia. +[2728.32 --> 2731.04] She passed away 10 years ago. +[2731.88 --> 2736.16] I remember her fondly as a wonderful mother, a Christian mother. +[2737.08 --> 2742.44] The last five years of her life, she entered into dementia and then Alzheimer's. +[2743.20 --> 2745.36] I don't remember that part of her. +[2745.36 --> 2751.20] It's a reality, though, for many of us who are older and who have parents who slip away. +[2751.94 --> 2755.16] But I'm thinking of her, and I'm sure all of you are as well. +[2755.58 --> 2756.98] I want to lead you into prayer. +[2756.98 --> 2762.26] Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your name. +[2763.54 --> 2765.02] You're the God of creation. +[2766.48 --> 2769.36] It's beginning, it's sustaining, and it's restoration. +[2769.36 --> 2789.08] You are the God who has been with us throughout the generations, from Adam and Eve, to Abraham and Sarah, to Mary and Joseph, and to my mother and all mothers who we remember, and mothers who are here. +[2789.08 --> 2807.60] You've been with us during this time of preaching series, when we have seen you work out your sovereignty in the life, even of the self-righteous, racist Jonah, and those apparently wicked people of Nineveh. +[2807.60 --> 2837.58] We give you praise. +[2838.54 --> 2842.96] We also come to bring before you our petitions as church family. +[2843.70 --> 2854.60] This morning, we think of the leadership in our church, and we see that the process for new nominees has been completed here, and now also saying thanks to those who have served. +[2854.60 --> 2858.70] We thank you, Lord, that there are people who want to serve. +[2859.20 --> 2861.18] So important for your church. +[2861.60 --> 2863.54] We thank you also for our pastors. +[2863.54 --> 2872.68] We pray that they may feel encouraged and protected as they present the gospel, but also in their own personal lives. +[2873.50 --> 2874.08] Be with them. +[2874.18 --> 2875.02] Hold them strong. +[2875.16 --> 2876.18] Keep them in your care. +[2876.86 --> 2881.34] May counsel also surround them and support them with prayer and encouragement. +[2881.34 --> 2892.88] We also recognize, Lord, in our church as part of a larger body. +[2892.88 --> 2900.68] The Christian Reformed Church will be having a senate soon, and we pray for all those who will be involved in that work. +[2900.68 --> 2905.44] We recognize also that there are people who are hurting. +[2905.44 --> 2916.18] We just heard this week that Pearl Denhawn lost, Pearl's brother lost his wife at the age of 55. +[2916.18 --> 2917.40] That hurts. +[2918.14 --> 2923.14] We also know that there are those struggling with cancer. +[2923.28 --> 2933.30] We think of Cy Visser and John Koning, and we think of the chemotherapies they're into, and we continue to uphold them. +[2933.38 --> 2934.46] We see progress. +[2935.92 --> 2939.16] We also seem to have a spate of broken bones. +[2939.38 --> 2945.76] We think of Dick and Greta, Alvin's mom, and now Fritz, Prince's mom. +[2946.18 --> 2947.24] Has broken a hip. +[2948.20 --> 2950.46] We just pray for a quick and speedy healing. +[2950.94 --> 2964.46] We also think of Doreen Birkenpass, who's had to have an operation, a fairly significant one, and we just pray for a blessing on that with respect to her heart. +[2965.72 --> 2971.68] And we are thankful for the technology that she's able to receive to mediate that. +[2971.68 --> 2981.62] We see also, Lord, our pastor calling those of us who feel inclined to confess their faith. +[2982.76 --> 2985.28] And there are opportunities to do that. +[2985.28 --> 2988.12] And we thank you for his leadership. +[2988.36 --> 3002.98] But we also, Lord, ask you and prompt you, ask you to prompt in the lives of our young people and those who are older that they may consider this, this very important step. +[3002.98 --> 3005.66] Lord, we live in confusing times. +[3006.36 --> 3012.44] The mantra seems to be that we have permission to define our own truth. +[3013.28 --> 3016.82] What's this about the church trying to define the truth for us? +[3016.82 --> 3026.10] The idea that there is a God who has laid out for us a truth map rooted in love seems so out of step with our world today. +[3026.74 --> 3035.64] Lord, we just pray that you will work in our lives, in our children's lives, in the lives of adults, in our culture. +[3035.64 --> 3047.08] And we see evidence of, again, there's fires in Alberta, northern Alberta, with the stretch of weather. +[3047.62 --> 3050.92] People are panicking, this excessive heat and drought. +[3051.98 --> 3056.18] And yet, Lord, we know this is not a surprise. +[3056.18 --> 3061.62] It's been mentioned through the Bible, drought, heat, fires. +[3062.30 --> 3067.12] But we also recognize that in some respects, we're part of the problem. +[3067.72 --> 3070.94] And that we're aggravating it with our lifestyles. +[3070.94 --> 3080.66] And we pray, Lord, that we may become much more humble with how we use energy and how we live out our lives in the day-to-day living. +[3080.66 --> 3087.26] Lord, we bring to mind our mothers this morning. +[3088.10 --> 3097.26] And as Pastor has said, sometimes it's a complicated, complicated discussion about our mothers. +[3097.54 --> 3104.22] But by and large, most of our mothers have been an amazing benefit to our lives. +[3104.82 --> 3109.02] Some mothers have struggled in their relationship with their children, for sure. +[3109.02 --> 3111.04] And as fathers. +[3111.84 --> 3114.44] But we know that can be worked out. +[3114.52 --> 3116.16] And it can be worked out in community. +[3117.30 --> 3121.38] Lord, we just want to thank you for those who have gone before us. +[3121.66 --> 3128.90] Those of us who've parted with our mothers who've passed on to glory. +[3129.22 --> 3130.26] We thank you for them. +[3130.82 --> 3133.84] But also today, for those mothers who are grandmothers. +[3134.42 --> 3135.82] Lord, we recognize them. +[3135.82 --> 3140.98] We think of mothers right in the middle of the activity of being a mother. +[3140.98 --> 3146.08] That is a busy time, as all grandmothers will tell you, and grandfathers. +[3147.14 --> 3152.00] And so we offer them up for a special measure of grace, your grace this morning. +[3152.40 --> 3153.58] Thank you for them. +[3154.32 --> 3158.14] And Lord, also for those who choose to remain single and not have children. +[3158.14 --> 3164.26] We recognize that sometimes, as a church, we may overemphasize. +[3164.94 --> 3172.04] But your calling also is for people to be, if they recognize your calling, to remain single. +[3172.44 --> 3177.34] And sometimes childless, which has to be very difficult for them. +[3178.10 --> 3180.76] So Lord, uphold them, too, during this time. +[3180.76 --> 3189.50] We thank you for the church where we can be a home to all mothers or not mothers. +[3190.64 --> 3197.14] We want to thank you, Father God, for Jesus Christ and your Holy Spirit. +[3197.28 --> 3199.22] And for being able to come together to pray. +[3199.40 --> 3200.56] For Jesus' sake, amen. +[3200.56 --> 3200.66] Amen. +[3200.66 --> 3200.70] Amen. +[3210.76 --> 3234.46] As you can see over my shoulder, we're going to continue, actually, and conclude our brief +[3234.46 --> 3239.28] look at the book of Jonah this morning together. +[3240.76 --> 3245.88] If you have a Bible with you, or if you have a Bible on your device, I'm going to encourage +[3245.88 --> 3250.34] you to open that up or turn it on and have Jonah 4 in front of you, and then to keep +[3250.34 --> 3253.84] that in front of you as we go through together. +[3255.14 --> 3262.42] Before we do so and have a look, we're going to read the text together. +[3262.92 --> 3265.64] So I'm going to start at the beginning of chapter 4. +[3265.64 --> 3274.72] But to Jonah, this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. +[3275.72 --> 3277.44] Now, I'm just going to pause really quick. +[3278.38 --> 3287.76] Jonah is angry because the Lord relented from the destruction that Jonah wanted to happen +[3287.76 --> 3288.72] to the Ninevites. +[3288.72 --> 3295.18] And so if you are familiar with the story, or even if you're not, Jonah was told by God +[3295.18 --> 3301.78] to go to Nineveh and to proclaim to them that they would be judged for their wickedness in +[3301.78 --> 3305.50] order that they might experience the forgiveness and the grace of God. +[3305.64 --> 3307.54] And Jonah didn't like that call. +[3307.66 --> 3308.64] And so he fled. +[3309.82 --> 3310.16] Right? +[3310.24 --> 3314.88] He went down to Joppa, and he got on a boat, and he started sailing to Tarshish, which was +[3314.88 --> 3315.80] across the world. +[3316.64 --> 3321.28] And while on the boat, a great storm came up, and the mariners that were on the boat said, +[3321.36 --> 3321.88] what do we do? +[3321.96 --> 3322.48] What do we do? +[3322.58 --> 3323.96] Jonah said, throw me overboard. +[3324.58 --> 3330.34] So Jonah was thrown overboard, and we read that a great fish came and swallowed him up. +[3330.40 --> 3333.44] And for three days and three nights, Jonah was in the great fish. +[3334.04 --> 3336.26] That fish carried him back to the coast. +[3336.78 --> 3341.94] Jonah in there prayed, and he was commissioned again to go to the Ninevites. +[3341.94 --> 3343.58] He goes to the Ninevites. +[3344.08 --> 3346.92] He laxadaisically preaches to them. +[3347.56 --> 3349.24] We looked at that last week. +[3349.88 --> 3351.08] And they respond. +[3351.76 --> 3358.42] And they respond in confession and in repentance from the least of the citizens to the greatest, +[3358.98 --> 3360.28] to the king himself. +[3361.56 --> 3364.72] And therefore, we read at the end of chapter 3, +[3364.72 --> 3369.80] when God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he relented and did not +[3369.80 --> 3372.88] bring on them the destruction that he had threatened. +[3374.42 --> 3379.00] And to Jonah, this seemed very wrong, and he became very angry. +[3379.00 --> 3384.96] He prayed to the Lord, isn't this what I said, Lord, when I was still home? +[3385.56 --> 3388.70] That is why I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. +[3389.28 --> 3396.20] I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, +[3396.30 --> 3398.68] a God who relents from sending calamity. +[3399.16 --> 3406.38] Now, Lord, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live. +[3406.38 --> 3410.16] But the Lord replied, +[3410.72 --> 3413.40] Is it right for you to be angry? +[3415.86 --> 3419.44] Jonah had gone out and sat down at a place east of the city. +[3420.42 --> 3426.68] There he made himself a shelter, sat in its shade, and waited to see what would happen to the city. +[3427.88 --> 3434.02] Then the Lord provided a leafy plant and made it grow up over Jonah to give shade for his head +[3434.02 --> 3438.28] to ease his discomfort, and Jonah was very happy about the plant. +[3439.86 --> 3446.44] But at dawn the next day, God provided a worm, which chewed the plant so that it withered. +[3447.14 --> 3454.86] And when the sun rose, God provided a scorching east wind, and the sun blazed on Jonah's head so that he grew faint. +[3455.72 --> 3458.16] He wanted to die and said, +[3458.16 --> 3461.24] It would be better for me to die than to live. +[3462.58 --> 3463.96] But God said to Jonah, +[3464.68 --> 3467.74] Is it right for you to be angry about the plant? +[3469.48 --> 3470.70] But the Lord said, +[3471.12 --> 3472.16] Or it is, he said, +[3472.48 --> 3474.68] And I'm so angry I wish I were dead. +[3475.62 --> 3476.82] But the Lord said, +[3477.60 --> 3480.24] You have been concerned about this plant, +[3480.80 --> 3483.72] though you did not tend it or make it grow. +[3483.72 --> 3486.50] It sprang up overnight and died overnight. +[3487.50 --> 3491.44] And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, +[3491.78 --> 3498.16] in which there are more than 120,000 people who cannot tell their right hand from their left, +[3498.44 --> 3500.58] and also many animals. +[3501.74 --> 3503.08] This is the word of the Lord. +[3503.08 --> 3516.28] I'm not sure if I have shared this particular story from the stage here. +[3516.36 --> 3520.22] I know that I've written about it, and in some of the classes I've taught, I've talked about it. +[3521.58 --> 3523.56] But when I was in seminary, +[3524.64 --> 3526.66] it was in my final year of seminary, +[3526.66 --> 3533.18] I went through a really deep and dark time. +[3534.74 --> 3538.68] I went through a really hard crisis of faith. +[3539.96 --> 3544.88] There I was studying the Bible and theology and philosophy, +[3545.66 --> 3548.88] and for a period of about four months, +[3548.88 --> 3553.10] I refused to believe any of it. +[3554.70 --> 3561.54] And I got rather angry with this idea of God. +[3562.64 --> 3568.66] And I got rather angry with the people around me in my life +[3568.66 --> 3571.76] who tried to help me and walk with me. +[3571.76 --> 3577.16] It was a period of time +[3577.16 --> 3579.44] where I wasn't sure +[3579.44 --> 3581.64] what to believe +[3581.64 --> 3583.18] or how to believe +[3583.18 --> 3585.50] or if I even ever could +[3585.50 --> 3586.66] believe again. +[3587.72 --> 3589.44] It was a period of time where +[3589.44 --> 3593.26] I mean, to be fair to my +[3593.26 --> 3595.46] friends and to my wife who was with me +[3595.46 --> 3596.10] in that moment, +[3596.80 --> 3599.34] I wasn't the nicest guy. +[3599.86 --> 3601.72] There's a better word for it, but I'm not going to use it +[3601.72 --> 3602.64] because we're live streaming. +[3607.06 --> 3609.66] And I struggled a lot. +[3610.06 --> 3612.42] And I was angry a lot. +[3612.98 --> 3614.24] And what was happening +[3614.24 --> 3619.08] is that my ideas about God +[3619.08 --> 3621.28] were being challenged +[3621.28 --> 3623.36] not only by the things that I was reading, +[3623.54 --> 3625.18] but by the conversations that I was having +[3625.18 --> 3627.22] and by the questions that I was asking. +[3627.70 --> 3629.86] And I didn't like +[3629.86 --> 3634.42] where those questions were taking me. +[3634.82 --> 3636.42] I didn't like +[3636.42 --> 3638.44] these conclusions about God +[3638.44 --> 3639.96] that I was coming to. +[3640.12 --> 3640.86] And so instead, +[3641.88 --> 3643.48] I just ran away. +[3647.20 --> 3647.72] Now, +[3647.92 --> 3649.36] long story short, +[3649.52 --> 3650.66] by the grace of God, +[3650.92 --> 3653.42] through the community of people around me, +[3653.46 --> 3654.56] He never let me go. +[3654.56 --> 3657.06] And He called me back to Himself. +[3660.20 --> 3660.72] But, +[3660.78 --> 3662.36] what I +[3662.36 --> 3664.58] experienced in that +[3664.58 --> 3665.18] moment, +[3665.34 --> 3666.96] and what hopefully I have learned +[3666.96 --> 3668.54] and am continuing to learn +[3668.54 --> 3669.92] through that process, +[3670.66 --> 3672.50] is that how we +[3672.50 --> 3674.58] respond when our +[3674.58 --> 3676.54] ideas about who God +[3676.54 --> 3678.80] is and what God is doing in the world +[3678.80 --> 3680.08] or what God should do +[3680.08 --> 3680.90] in the world, +[3680.90 --> 3682.82] when our ideas about God +[3682.82 --> 3683.86] are challenged, +[3684.36 --> 3686.36] how we respond +[3686.36 --> 3687.94] matters. +[3689.70 --> 3690.30] Especially +[3690.30 --> 3692.36] when they're challenged +[3692.36 --> 3693.42] by God Himself. +[3695.90 --> 3697.30] And that's where we're going to start +[3697.30 --> 3699.20] in this last chapter +[3699.20 --> 3700.54] of Jonah. +[3702.14 --> 3703.12] Verse 1 +[3703.12 --> 3704.28] tells us, right, +[3704.38 --> 3706.36] that Jonah didn't like +[3706.36 --> 3708.30] God relenting. +[3709.06 --> 3710.16] Jonah didn't like +[3710.16 --> 3711.08] that God +[3711.08 --> 3711.92] did not bring +[3711.92 --> 3712.68] the destruction +[3712.68 --> 3713.84] upon Nineveh +[3713.84 --> 3716.20] that He said He would. +[3717.08 --> 3718.60] But it's even more +[3718.60 --> 3720.02] than not liking. +[3720.76 --> 3720.88] Right? +[3720.94 --> 3722.06] It goes even deeper +[3722.06 --> 3722.50] than that. +[3722.68 --> 3723.30] What did we read? +[3723.34 --> 3723.56] It says, +[3723.92 --> 3724.48] to Jonah, +[3724.86 --> 3725.82] it seemed +[3725.82 --> 3727.64] very wrong. +[3729.68 --> 3730.68] To Jonah, +[3730.92 --> 3732.12] from Jonah's perspective, +[3732.38 --> 3733.32] what God did +[3733.32 --> 3734.12] in that moment +[3734.12 --> 3735.38] was actually +[3735.38 --> 3736.56] unjust. +[3738.30 --> 3739.74] It wasn't right. +[3740.38 --> 3741.70] To Jonah's mind, +[3741.80 --> 3743.24] it doesn't make any sense. +[3745.08 --> 3745.18] Right? +[3745.24 --> 3746.10] Jonah is sitting there +[3746.10 --> 3746.64] in his anger. +[3746.76 --> 3747.02] He's like, +[3747.06 --> 3747.64] how could God +[3747.64 --> 3748.34] let them get away +[3748.34 --> 3748.84] with that? +[3750.92 --> 3752.32] Why do evil men +[3752.32 --> 3752.92] prosper +[3752.92 --> 3753.78] while good men +[3753.78 --> 3754.16] suffer? +[3755.76 --> 3756.78] Why would God +[3756.78 --> 3757.76] let that happen? +[3760.58 --> 3760.92] Now, +[3761.76 --> 3762.72] I don't know about you, +[3763.42 --> 3764.40] but I've got some +[3764.40 --> 3765.18] empathy for Jonah +[3765.18 --> 3765.82] in that moment. +[3765.82 --> 3767.70] Right? +[3768.58 --> 3769.46] It's really +[3769.46 --> 3770.22] not hard +[3770.22 --> 3770.62] for me +[3770.62 --> 3771.70] to see +[3771.70 --> 3772.70] why he's +[3772.70 --> 3773.40] angry. +[3774.56 --> 3775.14] Because +[3775.14 --> 3776.62] Jonah's idea +[3776.62 --> 3777.72] of God, +[3778.32 --> 3779.30] of who God +[3779.30 --> 3779.76] is, +[3779.88 --> 3780.76] and of what God +[3780.76 --> 3781.90] is supposed to do +[3781.90 --> 3782.74] in the world +[3782.74 --> 3783.62] is being +[3783.62 --> 3785.14] directly challenged. +[3786.82 --> 3787.32] Now, +[3787.38 --> 3788.28] in Jonah's case, +[3788.78 --> 3788.94] right, +[3788.98 --> 3789.72] his ideas +[3789.72 --> 3790.46] about God +[3790.46 --> 3791.56] are being challenged +[3791.56 --> 3792.68] by God himself. +[3792.68 --> 3794.74] right, +[3794.78 --> 3795.52] by God's own +[3795.52 --> 3796.62] action in the world. +[3798.42 --> 3799.60] For you and me, +[3800.60 --> 3801.60] for us, +[3802.04 --> 3803.52] it's not always +[3803.52 --> 3804.20] as obvious. +[3806.72 --> 3807.00] And so, +[3807.08 --> 3807.48] for instance, +[3808.26 --> 3809.14] sometimes +[3809.14 --> 3810.72] our ideas +[3810.72 --> 3811.46] about God +[3811.46 --> 3812.42] are challenged +[3812.42 --> 3814.22] when people +[3814.22 --> 3816.16] we think +[3816.16 --> 3817.38] should believe +[3817.38 --> 3818.02] in him +[3818.02 --> 3819.34] don't +[3819.34 --> 3820.20] believe +[3820.20 --> 3820.60] in him. +[3822.08 --> 3822.22] Right? +[3822.24 --> 3822.66] For instance, +[3822.78 --> 3823.30] maybe you have +[3823.30 --> 3824.96] some group +[3824.96 --> 3825.34] of friends. +[3825.44 --> 3825.80] Maybe there's +[3825.80 --> 3826.46] five of you. +[3827.18 --> 3827.42] Right? +[3827.46 --> 3828.16] You all grew up +[3828.16 --> 3828.66] in church, +[3829.14 --> 3830.26] but now +[3830.26 --> 3831.90] only two of them +[3831.90 --> 3832.92] still say +[3832.92 --> 3833.52] they're Christian. +[3835.22 --> 3836.00] Or maybe +[3836.00 --> 3836.74] it's your kids. +[3837.88 --> 3838.10] Right? +[3838.16 --> 3839.08] Why would God +[3839.08 --> 3839.98] let two of them +[3839.98 --> 3840.64] walk away +[3840.64 --> 3841.50] and one +[3841.50 --> 3842.52] stay in the church? +[3845.32 --> 3846.14] These challenge +[3846.14 --> 3846.56] our ideas +[3846.56 --> 3847.10] about God. +[3848.16 --> 3849.14] Maybe your ideas +[3849.14 --> 3849.68] about God +[3849.68 --> 3850.42] are challenged +[3850.42 --> 3851.46] because you +[3851.46 --> 3851.86] went away +[3851.86 --> 3852.48] to university +[3852.48 --> 3853.58] and you met +[3853.58 --> 3854.34] a bunch of people +[3854.34 --> 3855.88] that you really like +[3855.88 --> 3857.32] and those people +[3857.32 --> 3858.00] that you really like, +[3858.10 --> 3858.58] they think +[3858.58 --> 3859.22] being Christian +[3859.22 --> 3860.14] is kind of silly +[3860.14 --> 3861.16] and backwards. +[3862.48 --> 3862.72] Right? +[3862.80 --> 3863.78] They're the people +[3863.78 --> 3864.14] who say, +[3864.32 --> 3865.84] why would you get up +[3865.84 --> 3866.10] at, +[3866.98 --> 3867.24] you know, +[3867.36 --> 3868.64] early on Sunday morning +[3868.64 --> 3869.84] to go to church? +[3870.32 --> 3870.86] They think +[3870.86 --> 3871.70] it's a waste of time. +[3873.10 --> 3873.30] Right? +[3873.36 --> 3874.02] These are the people +[3874.02 --> 3874.94] that your parents +[3874.94 --> 3876.04] and your youth pastor +[3876.04 --> 3876.98] warned you about, +[3877.18 --> 3878.16] but you love them. +[3879.64 --> 3880.82] They're good people. +[3882.00 --> 3882.56] And so now, +[3882.64 --> 3883.16] all of a sudden, +[3883.26 --> 3884.74] your ideas about God +[3884.74 --> 3886.36] are being challenged +[3886.36 --> 3888.94] because of your interactions +[3888.94 --> 3890.20] with them. +[3892.72 --> 3894.02] Maybe you just met +[3894.02 --> 3894.70] your new neighbors +[3894.70 --> 3897.20] and it's a gay couple +[3897.20 --> 3898.92] that have kids +[3898.92 --> 3899.96] the same age as yours +[3899.96 --> 3902.00] and they're lovely. +[3904.64 --> 3904.84] Right? +[3905.24 --> 3906.30] Sometimes we end up +[3906.30 --> 3907.06] in circumstances +[3907.06 --> 3908.04] that challenge +[3908.04 --> 3909.16] our ideas +[3909.16 --> 3910.24] about who God is. +[3911.48 --> 3912.38] Maybe it's you. +[3913.90 --> 3915.08] Maybe it's someone you love +[3915.08 --> 3917.54] and you just don't know +[3917.54 --> 3918.26] what to do +[3918.26 --> 3919.62] in that moment. +[3921.46 --> 3921.58] Right? +[3921.58 --> 3922.92] Maybe it's a crisis of faith +[3922.92 --> 3923.80] and you don't know +[3923.80 --> 3924.44] what to believe. +[3925.32 --> 3926.42] The point is, +[3926.56 --> 3928.34] we all have ideas +[3928.34 --> 3929.78] about who God is +[3929.78 --> 3931.38] and about what He should do +[3931.38 --> 3932.66] and what we should do +[3932.66 --> 3933.84] in response to that. +[3934.12 --> 3934.28] Right? +[3934.32 --> 3935.24] About who God is +[3935.24 --> 3936.74] or who God isn't. +[3936.94 --> 3938.12] What He should let happen. +[3938.86 --> 3940.74] And unless our heads +[3940.74 --> 3941.44] are buried +[3941.44 --> 3942.94] in the proverbial sand, +[3943.18 --> 3944.00] there will be +[3944.00 --> 3945.30] a time and a place +[3945.30 --> 3946.56] where those ideas +[3946.56 --> 3947.28] about God +[3947.28 --> 3947.88] are challenged. +[3949.50 --> 3950.44] And yes, +[3950.60 --> 3951.30] like Jonah, +[3952.06 --> 3953.78] sometimes those ideas +[3953.78 --> 3954.60] are challenged +[3954.60 --> 3955.58] by God Himself +[3955.58 --> 3957.30] because we've given +[3957.30 --> 3958.22] ourselves over +[3958.22 --> 3959.70] to the wrong notion +[3959.70 --> 3960.28] of God. +[3961.16 --> 3961.30] Right? +[3961.34 --> 3962.38] But it's also true +[3962.38 --> 3963.24] that every time +[3963.24 --> 3964.42] those ideas are challenged, +[3964.56 --> 3966.24] God will and can use them. +[3967.24 --> 3968.70] But most often, +[3969.36 --> 3971.12] our ideas of God, +[3971.22 --> 3972.12] it seems to me, +[3972.22 --> 3973.52] are challenged +[3973.52 --> 3975.08] by our own life, +[3975.24 --> 3976.44] by our own circumstances, +[3976.64 --> 3977.58] by the people we know, +[3977.58 --> 3978.76] the people we love, +[3979.00 --> 3979.80] the people we meet, +[3980.10 --> 3980.96] and by the culture +[3980.96 --> 3981.92] around us, +[3981.96 --> 3983.30] the culture we find +[3983.30 --> 3983.96] ourselves in. +[3984.96 --> 3985.82] And so the questions +[3985.82 --> 3987.60] that we need to ask ourselves, +[3987.80 --> 3988.96] the wrestling +[3988.96 --> 3989.96] that we need to do +[3989.96 --> 3990.40] is, +[3990.80 --> 3992.34] are your ideas of God +[3992.34 --> 3993.16] being challenged +[3993.16 --> 3994.94] because you've made God +[3994.94 --> 3995.96] something He's not? +[3997.10 --> 3997.74] Or, +[3998.00 --> 3999.50] are your ideas of God +[3999.50 --> 4000.32] being challenged +[4000.32 --> 4002.50] because you've made culture +[4002.50 --> 4003.88] something it's not? +[4004.62 --> 4005.26] Or, +[4005.58 --> 4007.08] are your ideas of God +[4007.08 --> 4007.84] being challenged +[4007.84 --> 4009.36] because you've made +[4009.36 --> 4010.78] something or someone +[4010.78 --> 4012.36] other than God, +[4012.36 --> 4013.70] the God of the Bible, +[4014.08 --> 4016.10] true and more true +[4016.10 --> 4017.48] and authoritative +[4017.48 --> 4018.76] in your life? +[4020.32 --> 4020.52] Now, +[4020.92 --> 4021.24] I get, +[4021.64 --> 4022.70] especially for me +[4022.70 --> 4023.68] standing up on the stage +[4023.68 --> 4024.60] spouting these questions +[4024.60 --> 4024.86] at you, +[4024.94 --> 4026.60] these aren't easy questions +[4026.60 --> 4027.44] to answer. +[4028.64 --> 4030.76] And this kind of introspection, +[4031.06 --> 4031.28] right, +[4031.32 --> 4032.46] that we're talking about here +[4032.46 --> 4034.10] isn't done easily +[4034.10 --> 4035.70] and it isn't done +[4035.70 --> 4037.48] well alone. +[4037.48 --> 4040.98] but I want to suggest +[4040.98 --> 4041.42] to you +[4041.42 --> 4042.50] that, +[4042.60 --> 4044.52] that most of the time +[4044.52 --> 4046.14] when we get angry +[4046.14 --> 4047.24] or upset +[4047.24 --> 4048.54] or confused +[4048.54 --> 4050.32] by what God is doing +[4050.32 --> 4052.22] or what God is letting happen, +[4052.58 --> 4053.20] it's because +[4053.20 --> 4055.32] we're doing this last thing. +[4056.32 --> 4056.56] Right? +[4056.60 --> 4057.52] When your idea +[4057.52 --> 4058.56] of who God is +[4058.56 --> 4059.64] is being challenged +[4059.64 --> 4061.44] in your life, +[4061.48 --> 4062.46] it's most likely +[4062.46 --> 4064.16] because you've made +[4064.16 --> 4065.68] something other than +[4065.68 --> 4066.98] the God of the Bible +[4066.98 --> 4068.28] as more true +[4068.28 --> 4070.20] or more authoritative +[4070.20 --> 4071.90] in your life. +[4079.02 --> 4080.42] Peter prayed +[4080.42 --> 4081.48] to this effect. +[4082.68 --> 4083.96] In the world today, +[4084.62 --> 4086.12] if it doesn't make sense +[4086.12 --> 4086.78] to me, +[4087.68 --> 4089.06] then it can't make sense. +[4090.38 --> 4091.58] For people today, +[4091.58 --> 4093.02] what is good +[4093.02 --> 4094.02] is linked +[4094.02 --> 4095.80] to what gives me joy. +[4096.28 --> 4098.08] And if it makes me feel happy +[4098.08 --> 4099.04] or safe +[4099.04 --> 4100.18] or less anxious, +[4100.46 --> 4101.94] then it must be good. +[4103.10 --> 4103.78] And moreover, +[4103.94 --> 4105.04] there's this idea +[4105.04 --> 4105.78] that comes along +[4105.78 --> 4106.18] and says +[4106.18 --> 4108.08] that only I +[4108.08 --> 4108.88] can say +[4108.88 --> 4110.06] what is good +[4110.06 --> 4111.30] for me. +[4112.18 --> 4113.02] And then with that, +[4113.10 --> 4113.92] if I say +[4113.92 --> 4114.68] that it is good +[4114.68 --> 4115.26] for me, +[4115.50 --> 4117.20] you have to affirm it +[4117.20 --> 4118.06] as such. +[4118.06 --> 4120.08] If you don't, +[4120.58 --> 4122.14] you are an unsafe person. +[4123.74 --> 4124.00] Now, +[4124.18 --> 4125.26] let me be careful +[4125.26 --> 4125.66] because +[4125.66 --> 4127.32] I'm going to be blunt +[4127.32 --> 4127.72] with you. +[4128.00 --> 4128.88] Some of us +[4128.88 --> 4130.22] are just jerks. +[4131.52 --> 4131.64] Right? +[4131.68 --> 4132.10] Some of us +[4132.10 --> 4133.70] are unsafe people +[4133.70 --> 4134.74] that we don't know +[4134.74 --> 4135.10] how to have +[4135.10 --> 4136.00] these kinds of conversations. +[4136.16 --> 4136.44] We don't know +[4136.44 --> 4136.82] how to enter +[4136.82 --> 4138.04] into them well. +[4140.10 --> 4142.28] But asking hard questions +[4142.28 --> 4144.46] is not itself +[4144.46 --> 4145.70] unsafe. +[4146.22 --> 4147.38] Asking questions +[4147.38 --> 4148.64] in today's world +[4148.64 --> 4149.60] is sometimes seen +[4149.60 --> 4151.20] as an act of violence. +[4152.94 --> 4154.30] But that's because +[4154.30 --> 4156.70] we have made ourselves +[4156.70 --> 4158.44] the only +[4158.44 --> 4160.32] or the final authority +[4160.32 --> 4161.92] on ourselves. +[4163.18 --> 4164.06] No one, +[4164.30 --> 4165.48] not even God, +[4165.76 --> 4166.82] can get in the way +[4166.82 --> 4168.74] of my self-identification. +[4169.86 --> 4170.56] And then, +[4170.66 --> 4171.58] when you brush up +[4171.58 --> 4172.40] against that, +[4172.64 --> 4173.66] whether it's in yourself +[4173.66 --> 4174.72] or in conversation +[4174.72 --> 4175.68] with a friend +[4175.68 --> 4176.34] or a neighbor +[4176.34 --> 4177.84] or someone you love, +[4178.06 --> 4179.00] our ideas +[4179.00 --> 4180.44] about who God is +[4180.44 --> 4181.44] get challenged. +[4183.76 --> 4184.56] And again, +[4184.72 --> 4185.56] we're being candid +[4185.56 --> 4186.42] together this morning. +[4186.84 --> 4186.94] Right? +[4187.02 --> 4188.10] When that happens, +[4188.26 --> 4189.72] the easy thing to do +[4189.72 --> 4191.18] is to run away. +[4192.48 --> 4193.56] That's what Jonah did. +[4194.68 --> 4194.88] Right? +[4194.92 --> 4195.32] He said, +[4195.42 --> 4195.70] again, +[4195.78 --> 4196.22] in our text, +[4196.30 --> 4196.52] he said, +[4196.78 --> 4197.72] isn't that what I said +[4197.72 --> 4198.68] while I was still home? +[4198.82 --> 4199.82] That's why I fled +[4199.82 --> 4200.46] to Tarshish. +[4203.24 --> 4203.72] Nope. +[4204.90 --> 4205.72] Maybe you're not +[4205.72 --> 4207.26] as familiar with this +[4207.26 --> 4209.22] in the world today +[4209.22 --> 4210.32] as I am. +[4211.14 --> 4212.26] But maybe also, +[4212.38 --> 4213.12] you're here this morning +[4213.12 --> 4214.00] and you're living it. +[4214.80 --> 4215.72] But right now, +[4215.80 --> 4216.50] in our world, +[4216.64 --> 4218.96] there are a lot of people, +[4219.16 --> 4220.48] and primarily young people, +[4220.54 --> 4221.68] but not exclusively so, +[4221.76 --> 4222.74] there are a lot of people +[4222.74 --> 4223.76] who are doing +[4223.76 --> 4224.20] what's called +[4224.20 --> 4225.70] deconstructing +[4225.70 --> 4227.10] their faith. +[4227.10 --> 4229.42] A lot of people +[4229.42 --> 4230.84] are asking questions +[4230.84 --> 4232.82] and then just walking away. +[4233.74 --> 4235.68] In the evangelical world, +[4236.06 --> 4237.34] we call this +[4237.34 --> 4238.62] the process of becoming +[4238.62 --> 4240.12] an ex-vangelical. +[4242.00 --> 4242.24] Right? +[4242.30 --> 4243.40] And often it comes +[4243.40 --> 4244.60] from a circumstance +[4244.60 --> 4245.90] like we've already mentioned, +[4246.02 --> 4246.18] right, +[4246.22 --> 4247.60] where maybe the bubble +[4247.60 --> 4248.90] of your Christian upbringing +[4248.90 --> 4249.64] is popped +[4249.64 --> 4251.24] when you go away +[4251.24 --> 4252.48] to university +[4252.48 --> 4253.30] or you move out +[4253.30 --> 4254.14] or you get a job. +[4254.24 --> 4254.48] And then, +[4254.54 --> 4254.92] surprise, +[4255.90 --> 4257.08] there's people there +[4257.08 --> 4257.66] that you like. +[4258.52 --> 4259.50] They're not fools. +[4259.90 --> 4260.90] They're not licentious, +[4261.04 --> 4262.14] depraved animals. +[4262.40 --> 4262.94] They're fun +[4262.94 --> 4264.28] and they like you +[4264.28 --> 4265.56] and they don't judge you. +[4265.84 --> 4266.90] And then behind that +[4266.90 --> 4268.20] is a desire +[4268.20 --> 4269.62] that is seeking justification +[4269.62 --> 4270.62] for expression +[4270.62 --> 4272.12] and then the journey +[4272.12 --> 4274.24] of deconstruction begins. +[4275.46 --> 4276.48] And so you go on YouTube +[4276.48 --> 4277.40] or Discord +[4277.40 --> 4278.46] or Reddit +[4278.46 --> 4279.36] and then you find +[4279.36 --> 4280.40] a community of people +[4280.40 --> 4281.66] who are doing the same thing, +[4281.72 --> 4282.76] who feel the same way, +[4282.86 --> 4284.44] and they affirm that in you +[4284.44 --> 4285.72] because they need +[4285.72 --> 4286.90] that same affirmation +[4286.90 --> 4287.48] for the journey +[4287.48 --> 4288.28] that they're on. +[4288.50 --> 4289.66] And then after that, +[4289.74 --> 4289.94] right, +[4290.00 --> 4290.86] it always happens +[4290.86 --> 4292.06] that you get this group +[4292.06 --> 4292.44] of people +[4292.44 --> 4293.40] who have surrounded you +[4293.40 --> 4294.10] in this process +[4294.10 --> 4295.52] and then they celebrate +[4295.52 --> 4297.58] your work of deconstruction. +[4298.48 --> 4299.24] That's what's happening +[4299.24 --> 4299.98] in the culture today. +[4300.10 --> 4301.54] There's this celebration +[4301.54 --> 4303.86] because you've individuated +[4303.86 --> 4305.00] and differentiated +[4305.00 --> 4306.26] your parents' faith +[4306.26 --> 4306.86] and the faith +[4306.86 --> 4308.10] of that stodgy old pastor +[4308.10 --> 4309.44] that you grew up with +[4309.44 --> 4311.62] and now you have figured it out. +[4311.62 --> 4313.46] You're better off. +[4314.28 --> 4314.88] Except, +[4316.48 --> 4321.02] deconstruction isn't hard work. +[4322.36 --> 4323.24] It's not. +[4323.84 --> 4324.84] I'm going to suggest to you +[4324.84 --> 4325.44] that that's actually +[4325.44 --> 4326.54] the easy way out. +[4328.12 --> 4329.40] Don't buy the lie +[4329.40 --> 4331.04] that is then celebrated +[4331.04 --> 4332.48] because it's easy +[4332.48 --> 4333.78] to slide away. +[4335.02 --> 4335.50] In fact, +[4335.56 --> 4337.44] there's probably not anything easier +[4337.44 --> 4339.54] because it's the natural direction +[4339.54 --> 4342.22] of gravity in our faith lives. +[4342.34 --> 4344.02] Moving from belief to unbelief +[4344.02 --> 4345.38] doesn't take much work +[4345.38 --> 4347.84] and isn't honestly worth celebrating. +[4348.18 --> 4348.58] Instead, +[4349.12 --> 4350.38] and this won't surprise any of you, +[4350.64 --> 4352.16] but what I'm more interested in, +[4353.38 --> 4355.70] what I think is worth celebrating +[4355.70 --> 4360.08] is that when we move towards belief, +[4360.82 --> 4362.70] when our ideas of who God is +[4362.70 --> 4363.84] and what He should do in the world +[4363.84 --> 4364.92] are challenged. +[4365.92 --> 4367.30] That's the real work. +[4367.84 --> 4369.10] That's the real opportunity +[4369.10 --> 4370.38] for celebration. +[4371.98 --> 4372.24] And look, +[4372.30 --> 4373.42] I know a lot of you +[4373.42 --> 4374.40] are here this morning +[4374.40 --> 4375.80] who are young adults. +[4375.94 --> 4377.34] You've come back from university, +[4377.76 --> 4377.92] right? +[4378.00 --> 4380.10] And a lot of you +[4380.10 --> 4381.36] are here +[4381.36 --> 4382.52] who've recently +[4382.52 --> 4384.46] entered the professional world. +[4385.34 --> 4387.04] And a lot of you +[4387.04 --> 4387.94] here this morning +[4387.94 --> 4390.44] are living in this dynamic +[4390.44 --> 4391.38] right now. +[4392.26 --> 4394.32] Your ideas about God +[4394.32 --> 4395.94] are being challenged. +[4395.94 --> 4399.12] And part of what we do here +[4399.12 --> 4400.26] in our worship together, +[4400.26 --> 4401.84] in our community of faith +[4401.84 --> 4402.82] and discipleship, +[4402.82 --> 4405.32] is to challenge your ideas +[4405.32 --> 4406.34] that are being challenged +[4406.34 --> 4409.08] and to test them against scriptures +[4409.08 --> 4410.04] and to make sure +[4410.04 --> 4411.78] that they accurately reflect +[4411.78 --> 4412.98] who God is. +[4413.04 --> 4413.84] Because, yes, +[4413.92 --> 4415.08] our ideas of God +[4415.08 --> 4415.80] may be challenged, +[4416.00 --> 4417.36] but God can use +[4417.36 --> 4419.24] those challenging ideas. +[4419.24 --> 4420.44] and your theology +[4420.44 --> 4421.50] about God +[4421.50 --> 4422.74] must connect +[4422.74 --> 4424.54] to the ontology +[4424.54 --> 4426.22] you have of God. +[4426.36 --> 4426.80] That is, +[4426.94 --> 4428.40] what you think about God, +[4428.46 --> 4429.38] the ideas you have, +[4429.44 --> 4430.44] need to reflect +[4430.44 --> 4431.40] the reality +[4431.40 --> 4432.74] of who God is. +[4434.06 --> 4434.16] Right? +[4434.24 --> 4436.02] And better than running away +[4436.02 --> 4437.46] when we have hard questions +[4437.46 --> 4439.58] is pressing into worship, +[4440.02 --> 4441.24] is pressing into community. +[4442.40 --> 4443.38] Better than running away +[4443.38 --> 4445.68] is digging into our faith +[4445.68 --> 4447.44] with a community of people +[4447.44 --> 4449.24] who are walking +[4449.24 --> 4450.30] that same journey +[4450.30 --> 4451.44] with you. +[4455.06 --> 4456.22] In the story +[4456.22 --> 4457.80] that we read +[4457.80 --> 4458.68] in Jonah, +[4459.98 --> 4461.94] Jonah's theology +[4461.94 --> 4463.80] of who God is +[4463.80 --> 4465.68] doesn't match up +[4465.68 --> 4466.94] with who God is +[4466.94 --> 4467.86] in reality. +[4469.18 --> 4469.52] Now, +[4470.04 --> 4471.36] Jonah knows, +[4471.42 --> 4473.38] at least he can state +[4473.38 --> 4475.18] what he should believe +[4475.18 --> 4476.16] and think, +[4476.94 --> 4478.32] but he doesn't actually +[4478.32 --> 4479.00] believe and think +[4479.00 --> 4479.52] those things. +[4479.70 --> 4480.88] Look again at the text. +[4481.44 --> 4481.54] Right? +[4481.58 --> 4481.80] We read, +[4482.06 --> 4483.14] it seemed very wrong +[4483.14 --> 4483.66] to Jonah +[4483.66 --> 4484.92] that what God did +[4484.92 --> 4485.64] or didn't do, +[4485.74 --> 4487.00] and so he became angry, +[4487.24 --> 4488.16] and then he prays, +[4488.52 --> 4489.70] isn't this what I said? +[4489.76 --> 4490.66] This is why I fled +[4490.66 --> 4491.24] to Tarshish. +[4491.56 --> 4492.06] And then, +[4492.40 --> 4493.26] perhaps in the most +[4493.26 --> 4494.14] famous line +[4494.14 --> 4496.00] in all of the book +[4496.00 --> 4496.62] of Jonah, +[4497.06 --> 4497.44] he says, +[4497.52 --> 4498.88] I knew that you are +[4498.88 --> 4499.52] a gracious +[4499.52 --> 4501.10] and compassionate God, +[4501.24 --> 4502.40] slow to anger +[4502.40 --> 4503.38] and abounding +[4503.38 --> 4503.82] in love, +[4503.90 --> 4504.90] a God who relents +[4504.90 --> 4506.90] from sending calamity. +[4509.14 --> 4510.66] But you have to hear +[4510.66 --> 4513.16] what Jonah is saying +[4513.16 --> 4516.10] when he says that line, +[4516.72 --> 4518.20] not as an item of praise, +[4518.70 --> 4521.10] but dripping with irony. +[4523.42 --> 4523.62] Right? +[4523.64 --> 4524.78] This isn't spoken +[4524.78 --> 4525.56] as something +[4525.56 --> 4527.44] that Jonah is happy about. +[4528.24 --> 4528.48] Right? +[4528.50 --> 4529.10] It's true +[4529.10 --> 4530.28] about who God is, +[4530.28 --> 4531.68] but it's not +[4531.68 --> 4532.68] who Jonah +[4532.68 --> 4534.06] wants God to be. +[4536.10 --> 4537.54] His ideas of God +[4537.54 --> 4538.48] are being challenged, +[4538.98 --> 4540.34] so much so +[4540.34 --> 4543.34] that he wants to die. +[4549.52 --> 4550.48] Now, Lord, +[4551.02 --> 4552.58] take my life, +[4553.12 --> 4554.14] for it is better +[4554.14 --> 4555.28] for me to die +[4555.28 --> 4556.90] than to live. +[4556.90 --> 4560.78] when the source +[4560.78 --> 4561.42] of truth +[4561.42 --> 4562.66] in your life +[4562.66 --> 4563.82] is something +[4563.82 --> 4564.76] or someone +[4564.76 --> 4566.78] other than God, +[4566.92 --> 4567.70] when the source +[4567.70 --> 4568.52] of authority +[4568.52 --> 4569.60] in your being +[4569.60 --> 4571.14] is your own heart +[4571.14 --> 4572.40] or your own feelings, +[4572.54 --> 4573.68] when your identity +[4573.68 --> 4574.48] is rooted +[4574.48 --> 4575.22] in something +[4575.22 --> 4576.00] other than +[4576.00 --> 4577.28] the transcendent, +[4577.62 --> 4578.70] omnipotent God, +[4578.82 --> 4580.34] when that is taken away, +[4581.22 --> 4582.80] when that is challenged, +[4583.44 --> 4584.70] or when that is found out +[4584.70 --> 4585.60] to be inadequate +[4585.60 --> 4586.72] or insufficient, +[4587.48 --> 4588.70] not only can it feel +[4588.70 --> 4589.44] like your life +[4589.44 --> 4590.08] is over, +[4592.20 --> 4593.22] sometimes people +[4593.22 --> 4594.44] want it +[4594.44 --> 4596.00] to be over. +[4599.00 --> 4599.74] And look, +[4601.06 --> 4601.74] if you're +[4601.74 --> 4606.56] here this morning +[4606.56 --> 4608.38] and you were struggling +[4608.38 --> 4609.30] with thoughts +[4609.30 --> 4610.46] of suicide, +[4610.72 --> 4611.36] if you were struggling +[4611.36 --> 4612.38] with ideas +[4612.38 --> 4613.40] of suicide, +[4613.58 --> 4613.96] please, +[4614.40 --> 4616.24] know that you +[4616.24 --> 4618.26] are not alone. +[4618.52 --> 4619.56] Know that we +[4619.56 --> 4620.28] are here +[4620.28 --> 4621.04] with you +[4621.04 --> 4622.08] and please, +[4622.24 --> 4623.36] I plead with you, +[4623.44 --> 4624.72] talk with someone. +[4625.36 --> 4625.44] Right? +[4625.50 --> 4626.04] Talk to me +[4626.04 --> 4627.50] or to Pastor Kevin +[4627.50 --> 4628.18] or to Josh +[4628.18 --> 4629.74] or to your youth leaders +[4629.74 --> 4630.52] or your friends, +[4630.68 --> 4631.62] your care group. +[4631.78 --> 4632.98] I don't care who, +[4633.12 --> 4634.00] talk to someone. +[4634.80 --> 4634.90] Right? +[4634.96 --> 4635.72] Talk to a friend +[4635.72 --> 4636.90] or a parent. +[4637.06 --> 4638.56] You are not alone +[4638.56 --> 4638.98] and no matter +[4638.98 --> 4639.82] how big +[4639.82 --> 4640.86] the struggle is, +[4640.90 --> 4642.16] no matter how world-ending +[4642.16 --> 4643.56] your crisis is, +[4643.74 --> 4644.86] you are not alone. +[4645.02 --> 4646.42] Let us walk with you. +[4646.52 --> 4648.10] Let us sit with you. +[4654.78 --> 4656.82] In my own life +[4656.82 --> 4657.70] and ministry +[4657.70 --> 4659.68] and in our ministry +[4659.68 --> 4660.94] here together, +[4660.94 --> 4664.18] there are still, +[4664.38 --> 4665.20] there are people +[4665.20 --> 4666.86] who are still +[4666.86 --> 4667.68] with us +[4667.68 --> 4668.74] now +[4668.74 --> 4671.32] because they asked +[4671.32 --> 4671.84] for help. +[4673.78 --> 4675.32] Let us be your help. +[4676.80 --> 4677.32] Please, +[4677.70 --> 4679.72] let us be your help. +[4680.72 --> 4681.58] You don't have to walk +[4681.58 --> 4682.06] this +[4682.06 --> 4683.58] alone. +[4683.58 --> 4689.80] You are never +[4689.80 --> 4691.84] alone. +[4698.34 --> 4699.44] When Jonah's, +[4699.44 --> 4704.22] when Jonah's ideas +[4704.22 --> 4704.86] of God +[4704.86 --> 4706.62] are challenged, +[4707.98 --> 4709.76] God comes to him +[4709.76 --> 4711.54] and he asks him +[4711.54 --> 4712.14] a question. +[4713.58 --> 4714.62] He says, +[4714.78 --> 4715.48] is it right +[4715.48 --> 4716.10] for you +[4716.10 --> 4717.68] to be angry? +[4719.50 --> 4720.02] I don't know +[4720.02 --> 4720.44] about you, +[4720.62 --> 4721.28] but when I read +[4721.28 --> 4721.62] that, +[4722.06 --> 4723.06] that seems like +[4723.06 --> 4723.68] a really weird +[4723.68 --> 4724.14] question +[4724.14 --> 4725.44] in this moment. +[4725.54 --> 4725.66] Like, +[4725.70 --> 4726.62] Jonah has just said, +[4727.00 --> 4727.72] it's better for me +[4727.72 --> 4728.20] to die +[4728.20 --> 4729.38] and God goes, +[4730.50 --> 4731.22] should you be angry +[4731.22 --> 4731.72] right now? +[4733.94 --> 4734.14] Right? +[4734.16 --> 4734.86] It seems like +[4734.86 --> 4735.86] a strange question +[4735.86 --> 4737.72] until we see it +[4737.72 --> 4739.18] in the whole context +[4739.18 --> 4740.04] of what's going on +[4740.04 --> 4740.36] and then +[4740.36 --> 4741.56] through that context +[4741.56 --> 4742.64] read what I believe +[4742.64 --> 4743.56] to be the sort +[4743.56 --> 4744.22] of subtext +[4744.22 --> 4745.46] of the question +[4745.46 --> 4746.64] because what Jonah +[4746.64 --> 4748.10] is really encountering +[4748.10 --> 4748.60] and what God +[4748.60 --> 4750.18] is really questioning +[4750.18 --> 4751.34] Jonah about here +[4751.34 --> 4753.58] is God saying +[4753.58 --> 4754.34] to him, +[4754.46 --> 4755.34] like God said +[4755.34 --> 4756.06] to Job, +[4756.14 --> 4756.98] for instance, +[4757.38 --> 4758.66] will you let me +[4758.66 --> 4759.36] be God +[4759.36 --> 4760.56] in this moment? +[4762.50 --> 4763.82] If you are unfamiliar, +[4764.04 --> 4765.02] the story of Job +[4765.02 --> 4766.04] is another story +[4766.04 --> 4767.04] in the Bible +[4767.04 --> 4768.36] and it's a story +[4768.36 --> 4768.94] about a man +[4768.94 --> 4770.32] who lost everything. +[4770.32 --> 4771.56] And in fact, +[4771.62 --> 4772.52] there was a challenge +[4772.52 --> 4774.06] from Satan, +[4774.22 --> 4774.72] from the devil, +[4774.92 --> 4775.58] the deceiver, +[4775.80 --> 4776.54] to God +[4776.54 --> 4776.90] to say, +[4777.16 --> 4777.84] look at Job +[4777.84 --> 4778.58] who is righteous. +[4779.04 --> 4780.16] If I take everything +[4780.16 --> 4780.82] from him, +[4780.90 --> 4781.94] he will curse God +[4781.94 --> 4782.90] and die. +[4783.94 --> 4784.22] Now, +[4784.30 --> 4785.20] most scholars +[4785.20 --> 4786.10] agree that +[4786.10 --> 4787.08] the book of Job +[4787.08 --> 4788.54] is one of the oldest +[4788.54 --> 4789.70] or first written +[4789.70 --> 4790.64] books in the Bible. +[4792.06 --> 4793.10] And that's because +[4793.10 --> 4793.76] it's tackling +[4793.76 --> 4795.36] a really hard question. +[4795.48 --> 4796.46] It's trying to make sense +[4796.46 --> 4796.92] of a world +[4796.92 --> 4798.64] in which there is evil. +[4798.64 --> 4800.68] This is called theodicy. +[4801.42 --> 4802.50] How do we understand +[4802.50 --> 4804.34] evil in light of God? +[4804.40 --> 4805.60] It's a way of making sense +[4805.60 --> 4807.34] of evil in the world. +[4807.54 --> 4808.56] And one way +[4808.56 --> 4809.42] of phrasing +[4809.42 --> 4810.60] this challenge, +[4810.76 --> 4811.68] this structure, +[4811.98 --> 4812.74] is often put +[4812.74 --> 4813.94] something like this. +[4815.40 --> 4816.58] If God is good +[4816.58 --> 4817.96] and all-powerful, +[4818.22 --> 4819.10] why then +[4819.10 --> 4819.78] is there evil +[4819.78 --> 4820.30] in the world? +[4821.66 --> 4822.22] Instead, +[4822.58 --> 4823.56] the idea goes, +[4823.96 --> 4826.12] either God is good +[4826.12 --> 4827.86] but not all-powerful +[4827.86 --> 4829.26] and that makes him +[4829.26 --> 4829.88] not God, +[4830.68 --> 4833.22] or he is all-powerful +[4833.22 --> 4834.56] and not good +[4834.56 --> 4836.36] and that makes him +[4836.36 --> 4837.54] something terrifying +[4837.54 --> 4838.38] and evil, +[4839.94 --> 4840.08] right? +[4840.18 --> 4840.56] But, +[4840.64 --> 4841.64] because there is +[4841.64 --> 4842.74] obviously evil +[4842.74 --> 4843.58] in the world, +[4843.90 --> 4845.28] what God cannot be, +[4845.40 --> 4846.26] the argument goes, +[4846.36 --> 4847.42] is both good +[4847.42 --> 4848.90] and all-powerful. +[4850.60 --> 4850.86] Now, +[4851.62 --> 4852.96] at the risk of +[4852.96 --> 4854.64] oversimplifying +[4854.64 --> 4855.64] a good philosophical +[4855.64 --> 4856.58] response to this +[4856.58 --> 4857.64] for the sake of our time +[4857.64 --> 4858.22] together this morning +[4858.22 --> 4858.74] because we want to +[4858.74 --> 4859.52] come to this table, +[4860.44 --> 4861.22] let me just say +[4861.22 --> 4863.22] that this argument, +[4863.64 --> 4863.78] right, +[4863.84 --> 4864.48] this idea +[4864.48 --> 4865.64] is an ancient one +[4865.64 --> 4866.62] and it goes all the way +[4866.62 --> 4867.70] back in its earliest +[4867.70 --> 4868.38] constructions +[4868.38 --> 4869.10] to Epicurus +[4869.10 --> 4870.42] and it rests +[4870.42 --> 4871.66] on the assumption +[4871.66 --> 4873.80] that if there is +[4873.80 --> 4874.90] a good reason +[4874.90 --> 4876.38] for a good God, +[4876.46 --> 4877.46] an all-powerful God, +[4877.46 --> 4878.48] to let evil +[4878.48 --> 4879.46] or to allow evil +[4879.46 --> 4880.20] in the world, +[4880.64 --> 4881.74] I should know it. +[4882.82 --> 4883.98] Or at the very least, +[4883.98 --> 4885.00] I should be able +[4885.00 --> 4885.90] to figure it out. +[4888.40 --> 4888.84] Now, +[4888.88 --> 4889.86] in the story of Job, +[4890.00 --> 4891.00] which is a theodicy, +[4891.14 --> 4891.44] remember, +[4891.60 --> 4892.58] it's written to answer +[4892.58 --> 4893.64] this question +[4893.64 --> 4895.38] at the very end +[4895.38 --> 4896.72] of the book of Job. +[4896.84 --> 4897.44] God says +[4897.44 --> 4898.84] in this beautiful picture +[4898.84 --> 4900.00] of who he is +[4900.00 --> 4901.06] and what he has done, +[4901.32 --> 4901.96] he says, +[4902.26 --> 4903.34] standing in front of Job, +[4903.46 --> 4903.68] right, +[4903.94 --> 4904.98] were you there? +[4905.86 --> 4906.58] Were you there +[4906.58 --> 4907.90] when I created the world? +[4908.02 --> 4908.56] Were you there +[4908.56 --> 4910.10] when I laid its foundations? +[4910.34 --> 4910.90] Were you there +[4910.90 --> 4911.94] when I created +[4911.94 --> 4913.24] the depths of the oceans +[4913.24 --> 4914.12] and all the creatures +[4914.12 --> 4914.84] within it? +[4914.88 --> 4915.34] Were you there +[4915.34 --> 4916.50] when I created the skies +[4916.50 --> 4917.34] and all the birds +[4917.34 --> 4918.16] that fly through it? +[4918.32 --> 4918.90] Were you there +[4918.90 --> 4920.12] when I cast about +[4920.12 --> 4920.98] the stars +[4920.98 --> 4921.98] and the planets +[4921.98 --> 4922.68] and the heavens +[4922.68 --> 4923.70] and made the universe? +[4924.16 --> 4924.98] Were you there +[4924.98 --> 4926.00] when I created +[4926.00 --> 4926.96] the Leviathan, +[4927.44 --> 4928.20] which coincidentally +[4928.20 --> 4928.98] is not unlike +[4928.98 --> 4929.68] the great fish +[4929.68 --> 4931.20] that swallowed Jonah up. +[4931.24 --> 4931.52] You can see +[4931.52 --> 4932.00] these stories +[4932.00 --> 4933.10] are tied together, +[4933.58 --> 4933.74] right? +[4933.80 --> 4934.48] Were you there? +[4934.62 --> 4936.24] And Job's basic response, +[4936.46 --> 4937.26] standing before +[4937.26 --> 4938.22] the glorious, +[4938.42 --> 4938.98] transcendent, +[4939.10 --> 4939.84] majestic God, +[4939.84 --> 4940.06] is, +[4940.42 --> 4940.72] Amen! +[4941.44 --> 4941.82] Amen! +[4942.46 --> 4944.20] You are God! +[4945.76 --> 4946.90] Job's response +[4946.90 --> 4947.64] is to see +[4947.64 --> 4949.24] how small he is +[4949.24 --> 4950.20] in the presence +[4950.20 --> 4951.30] of an omnipotent, +[4951.60 --> 4952.18] omniscient, +[4952.58 --> 4953.66] omnipresent God, +[4953.76 --> 4955.66] and so he worships. +[4956.98 --> 4957.72] Job says, +[4958.04 --> 4959.50] I know you can do +[4959.50 --> 4960.30] all things +[4960.30 --> 4961.26] and no purpose +[4961.26 --> 4961.92] of yours +[4961.92 --> 4963.38] can be thwarted. +[4964.82 --> 4966.26] Job is an example +[4966.26 --> 4968.24] that when we face +[4968.24 --> 4969.72] a crisis of faith, +[4969.84 --> 4971.20] when we face doubts, +[4971.34 --> 4972.34] when we face trials +[4972.34 --> 4973.14] and tribulations +[4973.14 --> 4974.42] on all sides, +[4974.52 --> 4975.44] the best thing +[4975.44 --> 4976.76] for us to do +[4976.76 --> 4978.26] is to remember God +[4978.26 --> 4980.26] and to worship Him. +[4982.06 --> 4983.00] And what happens +[4983.00 --> 4984.96] between God and Jonah +[4984.96 --> 4986.26] in these next verses +[4986.26 --> 4988.44] is a sort of lived parable +[4988.44 --> 4991.28] that comes to the same conclusion +[4991.28 --> 4993.04] as Job. +[4994.52 --> 4994.74] Right? +[4994.74 --> 4995.42] In his anger +[4995.42 --> 4996.42] and in his frustration, +[4996.64 --> 4997.60] Jonah sits down +[4997.60 --> 4998.14] in a place +[4998.14 --> 4998.96] east of the city. +[5000.10 --> 5000.86] The Lord provides +[5000.86 --> 5002.34] for him a leafy plant. +[5002.44 --> 5003.12] We have no idea +[5003.12 --> 5004.48] what this plant could be, +[5004.76 --> 5005.40] but He makes it +[5005.40 --> 5006.86] to grow up over Jonah +[5006.86 --> 5008.22] and to give shade +[5008.22 --> 5008.88] for his head +[5008.88 --> 5009.92] in order to ease +[5009.92 --> 5010.84] his discomfort, +[5011.10 --> 5011.68] we read. +[5011.76 --> 5011.90] Now, +[5012.08 --> 5013.78] we read it clearly +[5013.78 --> 5015.00] that this is +[5015.00 --> 5016.24] a miraculous plant. +[5017.36 --> 5017.46] Right? +[5017.48 --> 5018.46] That God does something, +[5018.58 --> 5020.48] He makes it to rise up +[5020.48 --> 5021.86] and then the very next day +[5021.86 --> 5023.30] to take it down. +[5023.30 --> 5024.40] The plant eases +[5024.40 --> 5025.08] his discomfort +[5025.08 --> 5026.30] and in verse 6 +[5026.30 --> 5027.06] we read that +[5027.06 --> 5029.38] Jonah is very happy +[5029.38 --> 5030.74] about the plant. +[5032.82 --> 5033.98] But as immediately +[5033.98 --> 5034.78] as the plant +[5034.78 --> 5035.46] rose up +[5035.46 --> 5037.70] and caused Jonah comfort, +[5038.26 --> 5039.34] the Lord took it away. +[5040.30 --> 5041.56] A worm comes +[5041.56 --> 5043.16] and chews the plant +[5043.16 --> 5044.44] so that when the sun rises +[5044.44 --> 5045.20] and a scorching +[5045.20 --> 5046.88] easterly wind comes, +[5047.04 --> 5048.36] the sun now blazes +[5048.36 --> 5049.24] on Jonah's head +[5049.24 --> 5049.94] so much so +[5049.94 --> 5050.86] that he grows faint. +[5050.86 --> 5051.72] And again, +[5051.88 --> 5052.64] Jonah says, +[5052.78 --> 5053.58] it would be better +[5053.58 --> 5054.72] for me to die +[5054.72 --> 5055.84] than to live. +[5056.38 --> 5057.30] And so God asks him +[5057.30 --> 5058.16] the same question. +[5059.12 --> 5060.22] Is it right for you +[5060.22 --> 5060.88] to be angry? +[5062.20 --> 5063.54] And God says to Jonah, +[5064.40 --> 5064.88] and this, +[5065.08 --> 5065.72] I think, +[5065.82 --> 5066.78] cuts deep +[5066.78 --> 5068.84] in our cultural moment. +[5069.82 --> 5070.76] God says, +[5070.88 --> 5071.40] effectively, +[5072.34 --> 5073.72] you linked +[5073.72 --> 5074.84] your fortune, +[5075.12 --> 5075.70] you linked +[5075.70 --> 5076.86] your well-being, +[5077.08 --> 5077.76] you linked +[5077.76 --> 5078.66] your experience +[5078.66 --> 5079.36] of comfort, +[5079.48 --> 5080.70] your source of joy +[5080.70 --> 5081.62] and happiness +[5081.62 --> 5082.64] to something +[5082.64 --> 5083.98] other than me. +[5085.10 --> 5085.94] Something that you +[5085.94 --> 5087.64] had no control over, +[5087.78 --> 5088.34] something that you +[5088.34 --> 5090.18] had no relationship to. +[5090.40 --> 5091.46] And because you +[5091.46 --> 5093.22] had put so much value +[5093.22 --> 5094.40] into that thing +[5094.40 --> 5095.82] when it was taken away, +[5096.02 --> 5097.20] you felt crushed. +[5099.20 --> 5100.28] But God is saying +[5100.28 --> 5101.18] that leafy plant +[5101.18 --> 5103.02] is not your savior. +[5103.02 --> 5107.06] That self-expressed +[5107.06 --> 5107.70] identity +[5107.70 --> 5109.92] is not your joy. +[5110.92 --> 5112.06] You are not +[5112.06 --> 5113.02] your own arbiter +[5113.02 --> 5113.74] of comfort +[5113.74 --> 5114.62] and truth. +[5114.80 --> 5115.92] I, the Lord, +[5116.26 --> 5117.98] am your only +[5117.98 --> 5119.14] comfort. +[5120.10 --> 5121.12] I, the Lord, +[5121.26 --> 5122.96] am your only +[5122.96 --> 5123.94] truth. +[5126.50 --> 5127.42] And then, +[5127.98 --> 5129.60] in my imagination, +[5129.84 --> 5130.86] as I read +[5130.86 --> 5131.92] this story, +[5132.12 --> 5132.84] I imagine +[5132.84 --> 5133.36] the Lord +[5133.36 --> 5135.04] looking at Jonah +[5135.04 --> 5137.80] and saying, +[5138.80 --> 5140.10] did I not love you? +[5141.44 --> 5143.48] Did I not choose you? +[5143.74 --> 5145.04] Even though you +[5145.04 --> 5146.62] needed the same grace +[5146.62 --> 5147.88] that was being offered +[5147.88 --> 5148.82] to the Ninevites, +[5149.04 --> 5150.82] did I not choose you +[5150.82 --> 5152.34] through no part +[5152.34 --> 5153.10] or capacity +[5153.10 --> 5154.26] of your own? +[5154.34 --> 5155.26] Are you not +[5155.26 --> 5156.76] even as depraved +[5156.76 --> 5158.46] as those Ninevites? +[5158.60 --> 5160.72] But did I not love you? +[5160.86 --> 5161.38] too. +[5162.52 --> 5163.90] And if I loved you +[5163.90 --> 5164.94] who deserved +[5164.94 --> 5166.30] not my love, +[5166.60 --> 5167.58] should I also +[5167.58 --> 5168.70] not love +[5168.70 --> 5169.86] the city of Nineveh? +[5171.22 --> 5171.98] God is saying +[5171.98 --> 5172.46] to Jonah, +[5172.78 --> 5173.68] I am God. +[5173.86 --> 5174.84] There is no other. +[5175.08 --> 5175.88] I am God. +[5175.96 --> 5176.86] I will not yield +[5176.86 --> 5177.58] my glory +[5177.58 --> 5178.34] to another. +[5178.50 --> 5179.34] I am God, +[5179.50 --> 5179.88] gracious +[5179.88 --> 5181.10] and compassionate. +[5181.34 --> 5182.22] I am God, +[5182.38 --> 5183.48] slow to anger +[5183.48 --> 5184.58] and abounding +[5184.58 --> 5186.16] in love. +[5186.16 --> 5190.26] Christian philosopher +[5190.26 --> 5191.04] Peter Kreeft +[5191.04 --> 5192.62] says that +[5192.62 --> 5194.52] the Christian response +[5194.52 --> 5195.90] to evil in the world, +[5196.00 --> 5196.90] the Christian accounting +[5196.90 --> 5198.40] of evil in the world, +[5198.48 --> 5199.48] the idea that God +[5199.48 --> 5200.24] is good +[5200.24 --> 5201.36] and all-powerful +[5201.36 --> 5202.28] and yet somehow +[5202.28 --> 5203.46] has a reason +[5203.46 --> 5204.34] to allow evil +[5204.34 --> 5205.10] to persist, +[5206.20 --> 5207.04] that Peter Kreeft +[5207.04 --> 5208.16] says that this idea +[5208.90 --> 5210.14] does not get +[5210.14 --> 5211.38] the Christian God +[5211.38 --> 5212.46] off the hook +[5212.46 --> 5213.50] for evil. +[5213.50 --> 5215.00] In fact, +[5215.12 --> 5215.88] as Peter Kreeft +[5215.88 --> 5216.52] puts it, +[5216.92 --> 5218.24] God puts himself +[5218.24 --> 5219.38] on the hook +[5219.38 --> 5220.44] for evil +[5220.44 --> 5221.38] in the world +[5221.38 --> 5222.34] and that hook +[5222.34 --> 5223.34] took the form +[5223.34 --> 5224.26] of a cross. +[5226.14 --> 5227.58] God took the form +[5227.58 --> 5228.60] of a man. +[5228.88 --> 5229.28] Jesus, +[5229.72 --> 5231.08] God incarnate, +[5231.20 --> 5232.50] God in the flesh +[5232.50 --> 5233.94] came into this world +[5233.94 --> 5235.16] and lived the life +[5235.16 --> 5235.92] I should have lived +[5235.92 --> 5237.18] and died the death +[5237.18 --> 5237.96] that I deserved. +[5238.20 --> 5239.70] He was put on that cross +[5239.70 --> 5240.82] for my sin +[5240.82 --> 5242.02] and for evil +[5242.02 --> 5242.76] in the world. +[5242.76 --> 5244.28] This is God's +[5244.28 --> 5245.46] display of love. +[5245.84 --> 5247.26] This is how much +[5247.26 --> 5248.94] He loves you. +[5250.08 --> 5252.10] He dies for you. +[5253.74 --> 5255.26] In the words of Jonah, +[5256.28 --> 5257.18] the calamity +[5257.18 --> 5258.58] that was reserved +[5258.58 --> 5259.34] for you, +[5261.28 --> 5262.60] Jesus bore on the cross. +[5264.50 --> 5266.00] This is the truth +[5266.00 --> 5267.00] of who God is. +[5267.68 --> 5268.74] And this truth +[5268.74 --> 5269.82] about Jesus +[5269.82 --> 5270.94] now comes +[5270.94 --> 5271.94] with a mission. +[5272.76 --> 5274.02] God says +[5274.02 --> 5275.04] in verse 11 +[5275.04 --> 5275.76] of our text, +[5276.76 --> 5277.48] says, +[5277.78 --> 5279.06] should I not have concern +[5279.06 --> 5280.72] for the great city +[5280.72 --> 5281.86] of Nineveh? +[5283.24 --> 5284.24] And so now, +[5284.36 --> 5284.72] this morning, +[5284.80 --> 5285.62] He asks you, +[5286.58 --> 5288.42] should I not have concern +[5288.42 --> 5290.04] for the neighborhood +[5290.04 --> 5290.66] of Murrayville? +[5292.24 --> 5293.74] Should I not have concern +[5293.74 --> 5295.90] for Walnut Grove, +[5295.90 --> 5297.68] for Brookswood, +[5297.68 --> 5299.06] for Langley City, +[5299.70 --> 5300.72] for Aldergrove, +[5300.86 --> 5301.80] for Glen Valley, +[5302.20 --> 5302.88] for Abbotsford? +[5303.56 --> 5305.26] Should I not have concern +[5305.26 --> 5306.92] for British Columbia, +[5307.30 --> 5308.06] for Canada? +[5309.16 --> 5310.90] Out of God's concern +[5310.90 --> 5312.06] for these places, +[5312.40 --> 5313.88] He sends you. +[5314.70 --> 5315.78] He sends you +[5315.78 --> 5317.74] as a missionary citizen +[5317.74 --> 5319.16] into the world. +[5320.24 --> 5320.94] A missionary +[5320.94 --> 5321.82] to proclaim +[5321.82 --> 5322.98] the gospel +[5322.98 --> 5324.02] of Jesus Christ, +[5324.02 --> 5325.38] the love of God +[5325.38 --> 5326.14] for the world +[5326.14 --> 5326.88] that He created, +[5327.20 --> 5328.16] and as a citizen +[5328.16 --> 5329.30] to reveal +[5329.30 --> 5330.48] His kingdom come +[5330.48 --> 5332.40] and His kingdom coming. +[5333.46 --> 5334.86] As missionary citizens, +[5335.14 --> 5336.32] we are called +[5336.32 --> 5338.12] to have our ideas +[5338.12 --> 5339.58] about God challenged, +[5340.06 --> 5340.64] and in fact, +[5340.76 --> 5341.48] to ensure +[5341.48 --> 5342.50] that our ideas +[5342.50 --> 5343.08] about God +[5343.08 --> 5343.70] are challenged +[5343.70 --> 5344.72] so that they might +[5344.72 --> 5345.98] accurately reflect +[5345.98 --> 5347.62] who God is. +[5347.62 --> 5348.98] and then, +[5349.64 --> 5351.22] as missionary citizens, +[5351.52 --> 5353.02] we go into the world +[5353.02 --> 5353.58] to challenge +[5353.58 --> 5354.54] other people's ideas +[5354.54 --> 5356.10] about who God is +[5356.10 --> 5358.12] and to be used by Him +[5358.12 --> 5359.12] to challenge +[5359.12 --> 5360.46] those ideas. +[5360.78 --> 5361.32] And so, +[5362.20 --> 5362.62] go. +[5363.90 --> 5366.94] Go as missionary citizens +[5366.94 --> 5368.38] and worship +[5368.38 --> 5370.96] our God. +[5371.36 --> 5372.78] Let's pray together. +[5372.78 --> 5378.46] Lord, +[5378.64 --> 5380.04] our God, +[5380.88 --> 5383.60] as we come +[5383.60 --> 5385.54] to Your table now, +[5385.70 --> 5386.22] we come +[5386.22 --> 5387.34] as those +[5387.34 --> 5388.62] who are commissioned +[5388.62 --> 5390.66] as missionary citizens. +[5391.40 --> 5392.54] We come +[5392.54 --> 5393.20] as those +[5393.20 --> 5394.20] who are called +[5394.20 --> 5395.34] to proclaim +[5395.34 --> 5396.92] Your gospel, +[5397.46 --> 5398.46] to reveal +[5398.46 --> 5399.68] Your kingdom come +[5399.68 --> 5401.68] and Your kingdom coming. +[5401.68 --> 5402.34] And so, +[5402.54 --> 5403.56] use us, +[5403.80 --> 5404.40] Lord God, +[5404.82 --> 5405.94] to reveal +[5405.94 --> 5407.06] Your heart +[5407.06 --> 5408.38] for the nations. +[5409.32 --> 5410.18] Use us, +[5410.46 --> 5410.96] Lord God, +[5411.54 --> 5413.42] to go into the world +[5413.42 --> 5414.28] to proclaim +[5414.28 --> 5416.24] Your gospel. +[5417.62 --> 5418.84] And as we go, +[5419.10 --> 5419.62] Lord God, +[5420.48 --> 5422.12] as we go, +[5422.22 --> 5423.02] we pray that You +[5423.02 --> 5423.98] would nourish us +[5423.98 --> 5425.24] here at this table. +[5426.10 --> 5426.88] Take the truth +[5426.88 --> 5427.60] of Your word +[5427.60 --> 5428.70] that we have just heard +[5428.70 --> 5429.30] proclaimed +[5429.30 --> 5430.34] and that we long +[5430.34 --> 5431.00] to live out. +[5431.00 --> 5431.84] take that truth +[5431.84 --> 5433.32] and make it tangible +[5433.32 --> 5434.18] for us +[5434.18 --> 5435.66] as we take this bread +[5435.66 --> 5436.50] and this juice, +[5436.56 --> 5437.66] as we take in +[5437.66 --> 5438.68] the Lord Jesus. +[5438.88 --> 5440.04] May we be united +[5440.04 --> 5441.00] to You +[5441.00 --> 5442.54] in our mission +[5442.54 --> 5443.00] together. +[5443.46 --> 5444.90] May we also +[5444.90 --> 5446.02] be united +[5446.02 --> 5447.62] to each other. +[5448.92 --> 5449.44] Lord our God, +[5449.48 --> 5450.88] we come to this table +[5450.88 --> 5452.00] as a testimony +[5452.00 --> 5453.12] that we +[5453.12 --> 5455.20] are Your family, +[5455.36 --> 5455.96] that these +[5455.96 --> 5457.26] are our brothers +[5457.26 --> 5458.28] brothers and sisters, +[5458.28 --> 5459.08] that we +[5459.08 --> 5460.26] are not +[5460.26 --> 5461.06] alone. +[5463.28 --> 5464.36] And as we eat +[5464.36 --> 5464.86] together, +[5465.50 --> 5466.40] may we also +[5466.40 --> 5467.18] live +[5467.18 --> 5468.30] together. +[5469.62 --> 5470.60] Meet us now +[5470.60 --> 5471.38] at this table, +[5471.50 --> 5471.86] we pray, +[5471.98 --> 5472.46] Lord Jesus, +[5472.72 --> 5473.56] in Your name. +[5474.28 --> 5474.66] Amen. +[5474.66 --> 5474.80] Amen. +[5474.80 --> 5483.76] As we come +[5483.76 --> 5484.74] to the table +[5484.74 --> 5485.20] together, +[5485.38 --> 5486.78] there's a bit +[5486.78 --> 5489.16] of a liturgy +[5489.16 --> 5489.96] for us, +[5490.90 --> 5491.74] a bit of +[5491.74 --> 5493.26] some movement +[5493.26 --> 5494.36] that we will +[5494.36 --> 5495.20] gather around, +[5495.36 --> 5496.08] and so there will be +[5496.08 --> 5496.92] words on the screen +[5496.92 --> 5497.44] behind me +[5497.44 --> 5498.04] that you are +[5498.04 --> 5499.00] invited to speak +[5499.00 --> 5500.54] as we come +[5500.54 --> 5501.84] to the table. +[5501.84 --> 5503.74] Church of Jesus +[5503.74 --> 5504.18] Christ, +[5504.40 --> 5505.16] lift up +[5505.16 --> 5506.00] your hearts. +[5508.74 --> 5509.40] Let us +[5509.40 --> 5510.00] give thanks +[5510.00 --> 5510.62] to the Lord +[5510.62 --> 5511.34] our God. +[5514.62 --> 5515.30] Let's pray +[5515.30 --> 5515.64] together. +[5517.00 --> 5517.98] With joy, +[5518.18 --> 5518.90] we praise +[5518.90 --> 5519.28] You, +[5519.52 --> 5520.44] gracious God, +[5520.96 --> 5521.60] for You +[5521.60 --> 5522.44] have created +[5522.44 --> 5523.36] heaven and earth. +[5523.46 --> 5524.16] You have made us +[5524.16 --> 5524.74] in Your image +[5524.74 --> 5525.92] and kept covenant +[5525.92 --> 5526.42] with us +[5526.42 --> 5527.46] even when we +[5527.46 --> 5528.94] fell into sin. +[5529.60 --> 5530.50] We give You +[5530.50 --> 5531.26] thanks for +[5531.26 --> 5532.32] Jesus Christ, +[5532.48 --> 5533.16] who by His +[5533.16 --> 5533.54] life, +[5533.94 --> 5534.16] death, +[5534.28 --> 5534.96] and resurrection +[5534.96 --> 5536.06] opened to us +[5536.06 --> 5537.30] the way of life +[5537.30 --> 5538.26] everlasting. +[5539.18 --> 5539.54] Amen. +[5541.48 --> 5542.58] Our Lord Jesus, +[5542.92 --> 5544.08] before He suffered, +[5544.28 --> 5545.02] gave us +[5545.02 --> 5546.04] this memorial +[5546.04 --> 5547.92] of His sacrifice +[5547.92 --> 5549.16] until He comes +[5549.16 --> 5549.52] again. +[5550.86 --> 5551.76] The Lord Jesus, +[5552.04 --> 5552.52] on the night +[5552.52 --> 5553.12] that He was +[5553.12 --> 5553.60] betrayed, +[5554.32 --> 5554.98] took bread. +[5556.22 --> 5556.62] And when He +[5556.62 --> 5557.48] had given thanks, +[5557.58 --> 5558.22] He broke it +[5558.22 --> 5558.66] and said, +[5558.66 --> 5560.16] this is My +[5560.16 --> 5560.62] body, +[5561.10 --> 5561.98] which is for You. +[5562.64 --> 5563.26] Do this +[5563.26 --> 5564.04] in remembrance +[5564.04 --> 5565.28] of Me. +[5567.16 --> 5568.20] And in the same +[5568.20 --> 5568.66] way, +[5568.78 --> 5569.78] He took the cup +[5569.78 --> 5570.80] after supper, +[5571.32 --> 5571.64] saying, +[5572.24 --> 5572.94] this cup +[5572.94 --> 5573.76] is the new +[5573.76 --> 5574.14] covenant +[5574.14 --> 5575.36] in My blood. +[5576.84 --> 5577.72] Whenever You +[5577.72 --> 5579.20] drink it +[5579.20 --> 5580.12] in remembrance +[5580.12 --> 5580.96] of Me, +[5581.58 --> 5582.78] we proclaim +[5582.78 --> 5584.10] the Lord's death +[5584.10 --> 5585.18] until He +[5585.18 --> 5586.68] comes again. +[5590.32 --> 5591.88] This is +[5591.88 --> 5592.84] the mystery +[5592.84 --> 5594.62] of our faith. +[5596.20 --> 5597.02] Through the death, +[5597.16 --> 5597.74] O Christ, +[5597.84 --> 5598.44] we await. +[5599.04 --> 5600.28] Through the resurrection, +[5600.52 --> 5601.72] we await with hope. +[5602.18 --> 5603.14] Your coming, +[5603.30 --> 5604.46] we await with hope. +[5605.16 --> 5606.46] Glory be to You, +[5606.60 --> 5607.20] Lord Jesus. +[5608.74 --> 5609.72] Church family, +[5609.84 --> 5610.66] the Lord has +[5610.66 --> 5612.20] prepared His table +[5612.20 --> 5614.04] for all who love +[5614.04 --> 5615.66] Him and who trust +[5615.66 --> 5617.26] in Him alone +[5617.26 --> 5619.18] for their salvation. +[5620.18 --> 5620.58] And so, +[5620.78 --> 5621.88] come to this table, +[5622.04 --> 5623.42] you who have much faith, +[5623.74 --> 5624.28] and come, +[5624.44 --> 5625.36] you who would like +[5625.36 --> 5626.08] to have more. +[5626.84 --> 5627.92] Come to this table, +[5628.06 --> 5628.82] you who have been +[5628.82 --> 5630.10] to this sacrament often +[5630.10 --> 5631.44] and you who have not +[5631.44 --> 5632.68] been in a long time. +[5632.90 --> 5633.88] You who have tried +[5633.88 --> 5634.72] to follow Jesus +[5634.72 --> 5636.20] and you who have failed. +[5636.60 --> 5637.90] Come to this table +[5637.90 --> 5639.66] because Jesus Christ +[5639.66 --> 5641.36] is raised. +[5642.10 --> 5642.62] Come. +[5642.62 --> 5643.74] If you are here +[5643.74 --> 5645.12] with us this morning +[5645.12 --> 5646.70] or if you are at home +[5646.70 --> 5647.74] and online, +[5647.96 --> 5649.44] come because it is Christ +[5649.44 --> 5651.98] who invites us here. +[5652.92 --> 5653.90] The gifts of God +[5653.90 --> 5655.12] for the people +[5655.12 --> 5656.12] of God. +[5657.40 --> 5659.00] As we come to this table +[5659.00 --> 5660.26] here in our church, +[5660.88 --> 5661.88] we will be ushered +[5661.88 --> 5662.40] to the front +[5662.40 --> 5663.16] and we will gather +[5663.16 --> 5664.14] in a circle. +[5664.66 --> 5666.06] We will pass the elements. +[5666.18 --> 5667.18] When you pass the bread, +[5667.34 --> 5668.52] we encourage you to say, +[5668.94 --> 5669.82] body of Christ +[5669.82 --> 5670.64] given for you. +[5670.84 --> 5671.98] When you pass the juice, +[5671.98 --> 5673.16] we encourage you to say, +[5673.28 --> 5674.20] the blood of Christ +[5674.20 --> 5675.62] shed for you. +[5676.34 --> 5677.34] And then you will return +[5677.34 --> 5677.94] to your seats +[5677.94 --> 5678.80] and then the ushers +[5678.80 --> 5679.80] will indicate +[5679.80 --> 5680.78] for the next row +[5680.78 --> 5682.06] to come up to the front. +[5682.88 --> 5683.96] As you make your way +[5683.96 --> 5684.64] up to the front, +[5684.78 --> 5685.44] we encourage you +[5685.44 --> 5687.28] to gather closely in +[5687.28 --> 5688.84] and spread out wide +[5688.84 --> 5689.44] to make sure +[5689.44 --> 5690.52] there is enough room +[5690.52 --> 5692.22] for everyone who comes. +[5692.90 --> 5693.96] We're going to begin +[5693.96 --> 5695.36] the first table +[5695.36 --> 5697.02] with our worship volunteers +[5697.02 --> 5697.76] and the elders +[5697.76 --> 5698.48] who are helping +[5698.48 --> 5699.66] facilitate this meal +[5699.66 --> 5701.24] so that they can lead us +[5701.24 --> 5702.04] in song +[5702.04 --> 5703.12] as we go through +[5703.12 --> 5704.08] the rest. +[5704.50 --> 5705.28] And then also, +[5705.90 --> 5708.54] we have prayer partners +[5708.54 --> 5709.66] available during +[5709.66 --> 5710.30] the celebration +[5710.30 --> 5711.00] of the Lord's Supper. +[5711.28 --> 5712.14] And so there are people +[5712.14 --> 5713.26] who will be in the foyer +[5713.26 --> 5714.98] with yellow name tags. +[5715.46 --> 5716.16] If you would like +[5716.16 --> 5717.10] to receive prayer +[5717.10 --> 5718.52] before coming to the table +[5718.52 --> 5719.58] or in place of coming +[5719.58 --> 5720.20] to the table, +[5720.56 --> 5721.40] they will meet you +[5721.40 --> 5722.34] at the back +[5722.34 --> 5724.30] and pray with you there. +[5725.18 --> 5726.04] Can I invite up +[5726.04 --> 5726.72] those who are +[5726.72 --> 5727.90] helping us serve +[5727.90 --> 5728.62] to the front? +[5754.18 --> 5755.14] Body of Christ +[5755.14 --> 5755.86] given for you. +[5755.86 --> 5755.90] Amen. +[5757.90 --> 5760.30] Body of Christ +[5760.30 --> 5760.98] given for you. +[5760.98 --> 5761.48] Amen. +[5787.90 --> 5803.52] Eat and remember. +[5803.52 --> 5820.08] the blood of Christ shed for you +[5824.08 --> 5825.52] the blood of Christ shed for you +[5825.52 --> 5855.50] the blood of Christ shed for you +[5855.52 --> 5874.86] drink and believe +[5874.86 --> 5889.16] as this first group is making their way to their positions +[5889.16 --> 5894.80] I just remind you that if you are unable to come up to the front for whatever reason +[5894.80 --> 5899.46] please indicate that to the ushering elder and they will serve you in your seat +[5899.46 --> 5911.62] I just remind you of the blood of Christ shed for you in your seat +[5911.62 --> 5913.26] wine +[5917.26 --> 5918.98] recently +[5918.98 --> 5919.10] it was heart of this +[5919.10 --> 5922.08] while the blood of Christ shed for you in your seat +[5922.08 --> 5932.44] and it was heart of God +[5932.44 --> 5951.58] Just as I act without one plea, +[5951.58 --> 5958.30] but that thy blood was shed for me, +[5958.30 --> 5968.30] and that thou bidst me come to thee, O Lamb of God, +[5968.90 --> 5974.30] I come, I come. +[5978.24 --> 5988.28] Just as I am, though tossed about with many a convent, +[5988.30 --> 5992.28] afflict men yet doubt, +[5992.72 --> 5997.44] fightings and fears within, +[5997.88 --> 6002.30] without, O Lamb of God, +[6003.16 --> 6008.30] I come, I come. +[6009.30 --> 6015.30] Just as I am, thou wilt receive, +[6015.30 --> 6022.30] wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, receive, +[6023.36 --> 6029.30] because thy promise I believe, +[6030.66 --> 6038.30] O Lamb of God, I come, I come. +[6038.30 --> 6043.30] O Lamb of God, I come, I come, I come, I come. +[6043.30 --> 6046.36] I come, I come, I come, I come, I come. +[6046.36 --> 6076.34] Thank you. +[6076.36 --> 6106.34] Thank you. +[6106.36 --> 6120.36] Let the pain and the sorrow be washed away in the waves of his mercy. +[6120.36 --> 6144.36] As deep cries out too deep, we sing, come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6144.36 --> 6154.36] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6154.36 --> 6164.36] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6164.36 --> 6177.36] All who are thirsty, all who are weak, come to the fountain. +[6177.36 --> 6183.36] Give your heart in the stream of life. +[6183.36 --> 6196.36] Let the pain and the sorrow be washed away in the waves of his mercy. +[6196.36 --> 6210.36] As deep cries out too deep, we sing, Holy Spirit, come. +[6210.36 --> 6226.36] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6226.36 --> 6228.36] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6228.36 --> 6238.36] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6238.36 --> 6240.36] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6240.36 --> 6242.36] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6242.36 --> 6244.36] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6244.36 --> 6246.36] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6246.36 --> 6248.36] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6248.36 --> 6250.36] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6250.36 --> 6252.36] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6252.36 --> 6254.36] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6254.36 --> 6256.36] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6256.36 --> 6261.80] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6261.80 --> 6264.38] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6264.38 --> 6281.78] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[6281.78 --> 6308.62] I love you, Lord, and I lift my voice +[6308.62 --> 6319.44] To worship you, O my soul, rejoice +[6319.44 --> 6331.14] Take joy, my King, in what you hear +[6331.14 --> 6337.04] May it be a sweet, sweet sound +[6337.04 --> 6341.04] In your ear +[6341.04 --> 6354.94] I love you, Lord, and I lift your voice +[6354.94 --> 6364.94] To worship you, O my soul, rejoice +[6364.94 --> 6376.94] Take joy, my King, in what you hear +[6376.94 --> 6382.94] May it be a sweet, sweet sound +[6382.94 --> 6386.94] In your ear +[6386.94 --> 6392.94] May it be a sweet, sweet sound +[6392.94 --> 6398.94] In your ear +[6398.94 --> 6404.94] May it be a sweet, sweet sound +[6404.94 --> 6410.94] In your ear +[6410.94 --> 6416.94] I exalt Thee +[6416.94 --> 6422.94] I exalt Thee +[6422.94 --> 6428.94] I exalt Thee +[6428.94 --> 6438.94] I exalt Thee +[6438.94 --> 6442.94] I exalt Thee +[6442.94 --> 6446.94] I exalt Thee +[6446.94 --> 6447.64] I exalt Thee +[6447.64 --> 6462.94] Oh, Lord, I exalt Thee +[6462.94 --> 6482.94] I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee, O Lord. +[6482.94 --> 6506.94] I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee, I exalt Thee, O Lord. +[6512.94 --> 6542.92] Thank you for saving me. +[6542.94 --> 6547.94] What can I say? +[6549.48 --> 6554.24] You are my everything. +[6555.62 --> 6558.94] I will sing your praise. +[6561.68 --> 6565.94] You shed your blood for me. +[6565.94 --> 6570.94] What can I say? +[6572.48 --> 6578.16] You took my sin and shame. +[6578.62 --> 6583.94] The Savior called by name. +[6583.94 --> 6596.48] Great is the Lord. +[6596.48 --> 6606.48] Great is the Lord. +[6606.48 --> 6616.48] For you know your truth has set us free. +[6616.48 --> 6627.48] You set your hope in me. +[6627.48 --> 6638.02] Mercy +[6638.02 --> 6642.94] Forgiven is my sin. +[6644.02 --> 6648.90] Jesus, my only hope, +[6648.90 --> 6653.90] The Savior of the world. +[6655.22 --> 6660.12] Great is the Lord, Lord Christ, +[6660.52 --> 6664.32] God, let your kingdom come. +[6664.32 --> 6671.08] Your word has let me see, +[6671.44 --> 6676.32] Thank you for saving me. +[6679.74 --> 6687.32] Great is the Lord, +[6687.32 --> 6698.32] Great is the Lord, +[6698.32 --> 6702.66] For we know your truth +[6702.66 --> 6708.20] Has set us free. +[6708.20 --> 6720.20] You've sent your hope in me. +[6720.20 --> 6729.20] Thank you for saving me, +[6729.20 --> 6735.20] What can I say? +[6735.20 --> 6753.20] To be his way. +[6753.20 --> 6773.32] Come out of sadness from wherever you've been. +[6773.32 --> 6778.18] Come brokenhearted, let rescue begin. +[6778.18 --> 6783.64] Come find your mercy, O sinner, come kneel. +[6784.10 --> 6788.64] Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. +[6788.96 --> 6794.08] Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. +[6796.26 --> 6804.68] So lay down your burdens, lay down your shame. +[6804.68 --> 6815.48] All who are broken, lift up your face. +[6815.88 --> 6820.14] O wanderer, come home. +[6821.26 --> 6823.74] You're not too far. +[6823.74 --> 6830.78] So lay down your hurt, lay down your heart. +[6831.16 --> 6833.58] Come as you are. +[6833.58 --> 6846.16] There's hope for the hopeless and all those who've strayed. +[6846.34 --> 6850.68] Come sit at the table, come taste the grace. +[6851.10 --> 6855.86] There's rest for the weary, rest that endures. +[6855.86 --> 6860.70] Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't cure. +[6862.70 --> 6871.34] So lay down your burdens, lay down your shame. +[6871.34 --> 6881.54] All who are broken, lift up your face. +[6881.54 --> 6886.74] Oh wanderer, come home. +[6886.74 --> 6890.54] You're not too far. +[6890.54 --> 6896.44] So lay down your hurt, lay down your heart. +[6896.84 --> 6900.96] Come as you are. +[6900.96 --> 6905.84] Come as you are. +[6905.84 --> 6910.58] Fall in his arms. +[6910.58 --> 6915.26] Come as you are. +[6916.26 --> 6921.08] There's joy for the morning, O sinner, be still. +[6921.70 --> 6926.00] Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. +[6926.00 --> 6931.62] Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal. +[6933.62 --> 6941.66] So lay down your burdens, lay down your shame. +[6943.04 --> 6951.78] All who are broken, lift up your face. +[6951.78 --> 6957.02] Oh wanderer, come home. +[6957.02 --> 6960.26] You're not too far. +[6961.16 --> 6966.54] So lay down your hurt, lay down your heart. +[6966.96 --> 6969.40] Come as you are. +[6971.40 --> 6974.40] Come as you are. +[6976.40 --> 6979.24] Come as you are. +[6979.24 --> 6981.30] Come as you are. +[6981.78 --> 6983.82] Come as you are. +[6984.16 --> 6985.32] Come as you are. +[6985.50 --> 6986.98] Come as you are. +[6990.76 --> 6996.18] Come as you are. +[6996.96 --> 6997.96] Come as you are. +[6998.98 --> 7001.26] Come the Lord. +[7002.94 --> 7006.90] Come as I have. +[7006.90 --> 7028.90] Amazing grace, how sweet the sound +[7028.90 --> 7034.90] That saved a wretch like me +[7034.90 --> 7041.90] I once was lost, but now am found +[7041.90 --> 7047.90] Was blind, but now I see +[7047.90 --> 7055.90] T'was grace that taught my heart to fear +[7055.90 --> 7062.90] And grace my fears relieved +[7062.90 --> 7069.90] How precious did that grace appear +[7069.90 --> 7075.90] The hour I first believed +[7075.90 --> 7083.90] The Lord has promised good to me +[7083.90 --> 7090.90] His word my hope secures +[7090.90 --> 7097.90] He will my shield and portion be +[7097.90 --> 7103.90] As long as life and jones +[7103.90 --> 7111.90] Through many dangers, toils and snares +[7111.90 --> 7118.90] I have already come +[7118.90 --> 7126.90] Tis grace that brought me safe thus far +[7126.90 --> 7133.90] And grace will lead me home +[7133.90 --> 7142.90] When we've been there ten thousand years +[7142.90 --> 7150.90] Bright shining out of sun +[7150.90 --> 7153.90] We've no less days +[7153.90 --> 7157.90] To sing God's praise +[7157.90 --> 7167.90] Than when we first began +[7167.90 --> 7173.90] Amen +[7173.90 --> 7174.90] Amen +[7174.90 --> 7176.90] From gathering around this table +[7176.90 --> 7178.90] To whatever table you will gather around +[7178.90 --> 7180.90] Later today into this week +[7180.90 --> 7184.90] Know that you go with God himself +[7184.90 --> 7188.90] He goes with you in the receiving of his blessing +[7188.90 --> 7190.90] Before we offer that blessing +[7190.90 --> 7192.90] An invitation to you to stick around +[7192.90 --> 7194.90] After our service together +[7194.90 --> 7196.90] Fellowship will continue with coffee +[7196.90 --> 7197.90] And the like +[7197.90 --> 7198.90] As well +[7198.90 --> 7201.90] If you are interested in the announcement +[7201.90 --> 7203.90] I made earlier about new members +[7203.90 --> 7205.90] Welcome on June 4 +[7205.90 --> 7207.90] Or if you have questions about pastors class +[7207.90 --> 7209.90] Beginning on May 28th +[7209.90 --> 7211.90] I will be at the Connect booth +[7211.90 --> 7212.90] In the foyer there +[7212.90 --> 7215.90] You can grab me and address those questions +[7215.90 --> 7217.90] Pastor Kevin will be around as well +[7217.90 --> 7220.90] You can address your questions to him +[7220.90 --> 7224.90] Go then with the blessing of our good God +[7224.90 --> 7225.90] And I was just reminded +[7225.90 --> 7228.90] Also hand your ballot to the elder at the door +[7228.90 --> 7230.90] On the way out +[7230.90 --> 7234.90] Please hand that in having checked the box +[7234.90 --> 7236.90] Receive now the blessing of God +[7238.90 --> 7241.90] God go before you to lead you +[7241.90 --> 7244.90] God go behind you to protect you +[7244.90 --> 7247.90] God go beneath you to support you +[7247.90 --> 7250.90] And God go beside you to befriend you +[7250.90 --> 7253.90] Do not be afraid +[7253.90 --> 7256.90] Let the blessing of God come upon you today +[7256.90 --> 7258.90] Do not be afraid +[7258.90 --> 7263.90] But go in peace to love and serve the Lord +[7263.90 --> 7265.90] Amen +[7271.90 --> 7289.90] There's a place where the street shines +[7289.90 --> 7292.90] With the glory of the Lamb +[7292.90 --> 7296.90] There's a way we can go there +[7296.90 --> 7297.90] We can live there +[7297.90 --> 7298.90] We can live there +[7298.90 --> 7299.90] Beyond time +[7299.90 --> 7301.90] Because of you +[7301.90 --> 7303.90] Because of you +[7303.90 --> 7306.90] Because of you +[7306.90 --> 7309.90] Because of your love +[7309.90 --> 7311.90] Because of your blood +[7311.90 --> 7315.90] No more pain +[7315.90 --> 7317.90] No more sadness +[7317.90 --> 7318.90] No more suffering +[7318.90 --> 7319.90] No more suffering +[7319.90 --> 7320.90] No more tears +[7320.90 --> 7322.90] No more sin +[7322.90 --> 7323.90] No more sickness +[7323.90 --> 7324.90] No more sickness +[7324.90 --> 7326.90] No injustice +[7326.90 --> 7328.90] No more death +[7328.90 --> 7330.90] Because of you +[7330.90 --> 7332.90] Because of you +[7332.90 --> 7335.90] Because of you +[7335.90 --> 7337.90] Because of your love +[7337.90 --> 7339.90] Because of your blood +[7339.90 --> 7341.90] Because of your blood +[7341.90 --> 7346.90] All our sins are washed away +[7346.90 --> 7347.90] And we will live forever +[7347.90 --> 7349.90] And we will live forever +[7349.90 --> 7353.90] Now we have this hope +[7353.90 --> 7354.90] Because of you +[7354.90 --> 7356.90] Because of you +[7356.90 --> 7360.90] Oh, we'll see you face to face +[7360.90 --> 7362.90] And we will live forever +[7362.90 --> 7363.90] Now we have this hope +[7363.90 --> 7364.90] Because of you +[7364.90 --> 7365.90] Oh, we'll see you face to face +[7365.90 --> 7366.90] And we will live together +[7366.90 --> 7367.90] In the city of our God +[7367.90 --> 7369.90] Because of you +[7369.90 --> 7370.90] Because of you +[7370.90 --> 7376.90] Because of you +[7376.90 --> 7377.90] There is joy +[7377.90 --> 7378.90] Everlasting +[7378.90 --> 7380.90] There is gladness +[7380.90 --> 7381.90] There is peace +[7381.90 --> 7382.90] There is peace +[7382.90 --> 7383.90] There is wine +[7383.90 --> 7386.90] Although flowing +[7386.90 --> 7387.90] There's a wedding +[7387.90 --> 7388.90] There's a feast +[7388.90 --> 7391.90] Because of you +[7391.90 --> 7394.90] Because of you +[7394.90 --> 7395.90] Because of you +[7395.90 --> 7404.52] Because of your love, because of your blood +[7404.52 --> 7408.62] All our sins are washed away +[7408.62 --> 7412.16] And we will live forever +[7412.16 --> 7418.38] Now we have this hope because of you +[7418.38 --> 7423.48] Oh, we'll see you face to face +[7423.48 --> 7426.72] And we will dance together +[7426.72 --> 7432.74] In the city of our God because of you +[7432.74 --> 7437.74] All our sins are washed away +[7437.74 --> 7441.36] And we will live forever +[7441.36 --> 7447.50] Now we have this hope because of you +[7447.50 --> 7452.74] Oh, we'll see you face to face +[7452.74 --> 7455.98] And we will dance together +[7455.98 --> 7462.00] In the city of our God because of you +[7462.00 --> 7467.24] Oh, we'll see you face to face +[7467.24 --> 7472.48] And we will dance together +[7472.48 --> 7476.48] And we will dance together +[7476.48 --> 7479.48] And we will dance together +[7479.48 --> 7488.78] And we will dance together +[7488.78 --> 7490.78] And we will dance together +[7490.78 --> 7491.72] And we will dance jelly +[7491.72 --> 7492.98] And we will dance together +[7492.98 --> 7494.72] And we will dance together +[7494.72 --> 7494.74] And we will dance together +[7494.74 --> 7496.42] And we will dance together +[7496.42 --> 7496.72] And we will dance together +[7496.72 --> 7498.54] And we will dance together +[7498.54 --> 7498.74] And we will dance together +[7498.74 --> 7499.72] And we will dance together +[7499.72 --> 7529.70] Thank you. +[7529.72 --> 7559.70] Thank you. +[7559.72 --> 7589.70] Thank you. +[7589.72 --> 7619.70] Thank you. +[7619.72 --> 7649.70] Thank you. +[7649.72 --> 7679.70] Thank you. +[7679.72 --> 7709.70] Thank you. +[7709.72 --> 7739.70] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - May 21, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - May 21, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..fb9e0601ed29177cf74e0745c5f138692d60bbc7 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - May 21, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,98 @@ +• Profession of faith requirements +• Pastor's class requirement for profession of faith +• Young adults event at Willoughby on Friday night +• Children's worship time sign-up sheet in the back +• Summer teaching opportunities for preschool-aged kids +• Announcements for kids' camp and youth camp, with sign-up information +• Introduction by Kevin Lobert, youth pastor +• Greeting from Revelation 1 +• Call to worship from 1 Chronicles 29 +• Praise and worship song, "Blessed Be Your Name" +• Worship and praise to God with all one's heart +• Offering oneself completely to God +• Bearing fruit for God through living a life dedicated to Him +• Being filled with God's presence and power to bear fruit +• Trusting in God and being rooted in His word +• Receiving God's holy word and allowing it to shape and fashion us into His likeness +• Holy reverence and true humility +• Praying for God to test thoughts and attitudes in light of His purity +• Requesting faith, vision, and understanding of God's love and authority +• Seeking truth and power through God's words +• Inviting God to speak and renew the mind +• Expressing gratitude for God's plans and promises +• Praising God's glory and majesty +• Restoring joy of salvation and returning to a place of presence with God +• Committing life as an altar to God, seeking forgiveness, and acknowledging need +• Praising God's greatness and majesty +• Worship service with praise and prayer +• Second collection for Wagner Hills, a faith-based recovery center +• Announcement of new office bearers for the church community through drawing lots +• Recognition of retiring office bearers, Emo Smith and Glenn Nort +• Installation of new deacon, Mike Prince, and elder, Paul Kuhl and Stephen Verkike +• Discussion about fruits and their differences (e.g., colors, shapes, taste) +• Identification of common characteristics among the mentioned fruits (e.g., being healthy, being fruits) +• Introduction to the concept of "fruits of the Spirit" in the Bible +• Explanation that the fruits of the Spirit are different but share a common theme of showing God's love +• The congregation prays for the leaders and new council members to be guided by God. +• They pray for those preparing to publicly profess their faith, as well as those struggling with faith and doubts. +• The congregation asks for healing for various health concerns within the community. +• They pray for individuals who are ill or undergoing medical procedures, including Rose Vita, Doreen, Rika, and Sai. +• The congregation prays for others dealing with injuries, aging parents, and mental health issues. +• They ask God to use them as a people to call the world back to Him in response to current global challenges. +• Review of Romans chapter 6, where Paul questions whether we can continue to sin because of Jesus' sacrifice +• Review of Romans 7:1-6, which answers the question by using an example of a married woman being released from her husband's law upon his death +• Explanation that through Christ's death, believers died to the law and are now free to serve God in the Spirit, not under the written code +• Discussion of the four-part pattern in Romans 6-7: belonging to sin, dying to sin through Jesus' death, new birth/union with Christ, and bearing fruit for God +• Belonging to God or one another is a key concept in the passage +• Marital intimacy is used as an example of the relationship between Christ and believers +• The relationship with Christ changes natural inclinations from death and sin to life and obedience +• When united with Christ, lives must bear His fruit +• The law has authority over only those who are alive, setting the table for further discussion in the passage +• Death frees you from the law of marriage and remarriage is allowed +• Marital intimacy is only permissible within a valid marriage +• Only death can break the bonds of marriage +• The law does not apply to the dead, so it cannot bind them in marriage or sin +• Humanity is bound to sin and death due to Adam's fall +• The law reveals humanity's sinful nature and bondage to sin +• Death is necessary to break the bonds of the law and sin, allowing for freedom from its condemnation +• The law itself is not bad, but rather it highlights the need for a Savior who can fulfill its requirements and bring life +• Humanity's union with Christ through death and resurrection provides the power to bear fruit for God and break free from the law's bondage +• Jesus' life and death +• Breaking the law of sin and death +• Being married to Christ as the bride of Christ +• Dying to the law in Jesus' death +• Securing release from union to the law +• Becoming a Christian as a complete change in relationships and allegiances +• The idea that our loss of freedom in marriage is a joy, not a burden +• How Christ's love and intimacy change us, making our entire life affected by His desires and wishes +• The concept that God's calling on our lives goes beyond specific decisions or actions, but is about the way we live and the fruit we bear for Him +• Breaking free from sin, death, and destruction through union with Christ and being called to live for Jesus and bear His fruit +• Obedience to Christ and bearing fruit for God as a joyful response to our union with Him, rather than trying to earn salvation by obeying the law. +• The question of how far is too far in relationships is often framed from a legalistic perspective +• This approach focuses on avoiding sin by not breaking rules, rather than pursuing Christ +• Reframing the question to prioritize pursuit of Christ in relationships provides better guidance +• This perspective should be applied not only to romantic relationships but to all areas of life +• Instead of asking "how far can I go," ask "am I honoring Christ" or "how close am I to Christ" +• Obedience to the law is not a sinometer, but rather a means of pursuing obedience to God's will +• Demonstrating love for Jesus and being his disciples +• Reframing obedience to the law to reflect a deeper love for Christ +• Pursuing things that Jesus loves as a result of loving Him +• Learning to love and pursue what others love, illustrated through personal anecdotes +• Applying this principle to relationships with family, friends, and even activities like reading and watching movies +• The importance of growing in the fruits of the spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control) +• How our marriage to Christ changes everything about how we live and makes us want to please Him +• The ability to choose which virtues to grow in, rather than succumbing to sin +• The idea that through Christ's death and resurrection, we have died and been resurrected into a new life where we can pursue our love for Jesus and bear fruit +• The difference between serving the law of sin and serving in the new way of the Spirit +• Intimacy with Christ and living according to the Spirit +• Gratitude for Jesus' death and resurrection and its effects on believers +• The law as a guide to righteousness, not a checklist of sins +• Living out the fruits of the Spirit in daily life +• Showing God's love to others and witnessing to His greatness +• Worshiping and following the Servant King, Christ +• Serving and honoring Christ through daily offerings of worship +• Following the speaker as they conclude +• Bringing lives as a daily offering to the Servant King +• Receiving God's parting blessing and prayer support +• Staying for refreshments and fellowship +• God's blessings and peace being imparted \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - May 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+[242.00 --> 244.00] . +[244.00 --> 246.00] . +[246.00 --> 248.00] . +[248.00 --> 250.00] . +[250.00 --> 252.00] . +[252.00 --> 254.00] . +[254.00 --> 256.00] . +[256.00 --> 258.00] . +[258.00 --> 260.00] . +[260.00 --> 261.00] . +[261.00 --> 262.00] . +[262.00 --> 263.00] . +[263.00 --> 264.00] . +[264.00 --> 265.00] . +[265.00 --> 266.00] , +[266.00 --> 266.02] . +[266.02 --> 267.00] . +[267.00 --> 268.00] . +[268.00 --> 268.80] . +[268.80 --> 269.00] . +[269.00 --> 270.00] . +[270.00 --> 271.00] , +[271.00 --> 272.00] . +[284.00 --> 285.00] . +[285.00 --> 285.98] . +[285.98 --> 287.18] That starts next weekend. +[287.64 --> 289.60] Now, if you want to do profession of faith, +[290.02 --> 292.32] you have to take pastor's class ahead of that. +[292.66 --> 295.36] But you don't have to do profession of faith +[295.36 --> 296.88] if you take pastor's class. +[296.98 --> 297.70] Does that make sense? +[298.12 --> 299.86] So if you're planning on doing profession of faith, +[300.38 --> 302.00] please come take pastor's class. +[302.16 --> 304.16] But if you just want to take pastor's class, +[304.28 --> 305.16] that's more than allowed. +[305.24 --> 307.54] You don't have to do profession of faith afterwards. +[308.20 --> 309.54] Young adults out there, +[309.54 --> 312.50] this coming Friday, there is a young adults event. +[312.72 --> 313.98] They are at Willoughby. +[314.32 --> 315.76] A number of churches are getting together, +[315.76 --> 317.06] and they're going to do a trivia night, +[317.52 --> 319.56] a little bit of a pub-style trivia night. +[319.60 --> 320.50] It should be pretty fun. +[321.10 --> 323.26] I encourage you to come out because you get to see me. +[323.48 --> 324.28] I get to host. +[324.54 --> 325.48] It's going to be very fun. +[326.14 --> 328.52] So especially if you're in university and home for the summer, +[328.64 --> 329.76] come on out, show off your knowledge, +[330.06 --> 330.94] put a team together, +[331.26 --> 332.88] and come on out to Willoughby Friday night. +[333.16 --> 334.44] More details from Josh. +[334.70 --> 336.96] You can chat with him when he gets back from California. +[338.08 --> 340.90] Also, there are some sign-ups coming out +[340.90 --> 341.96] that you need to know about. +[341.96 --> 347.18] But first of all, taped to the children's sign-up booth in the back there, +[347.24 --> 352.70] there is a sign-up sheet for those who are able to teach children's worship time in the summer. +[352.82 --> 356.78] So we're looking for teachers and helpers to sign up to teach every week, +[357.22 --> 360.20] to teach the preschool-aged kids throughout the summer. +[360.26 --> 361.32] If that's something you're able to do, +[361.38 --> 363.14] please talk to Amy or sign up in the back. +[363.22 --> 367.08] There's also going to be a link in the bulletin coming out this week as well, +[367.08 --> 367.88] so you can sign up there. +[368.32 --> 370.36] Also, kids' camp is happening once again. +[370.64 --> 373.22] There's some information about the bulletin about that. +[373.30 --> 376.12] And sign-up is coming out later this week about kids' camp. +[376.22 --> 378.32] That will be happening July 10 to 14. +[378.74 --> 381.74] And finally, youth camp, we are doing that again at the end of July, +[381.86 --> 384.74] or end of June, beginning of July, June 30 to July 2. +[385.06 --> 385.78] Sign up for that. +[385.84 --> 387.12] Youth is coming out this week as well. +[387.22 --> 388.54] So be ready for that. +[389.02 --> 390.08] For those of you who don't know me, +[390.18 --> 391.26] I'm Kevin Lobert. +[391.30 --> 392.80] I'm the youth pastor here at this church. +[393.00 --> 394.26] Our lead pastor, Chris, +[394.26 --> 395.82] and our young adult guy, Josh, +[395.90 --> 397.98] they're actually gallivanting in L.A. right now. +[398.38 --> 400.90] They have a conference that they've been attending all weekend. +[401.10 --> 402.52] So they're enjoying the sun, +[402.60 --> 404.80] but joke's on them, we're enjoying the sun as well. +[404.92 --> 406.80] So it is good to be with you this morning. +[407.24 --> 408.72] I'm going to invite you all to stand +[408.72 --> 412.02] and hear God's blessing this morning. +[414.28 --> 417.60] God's greeting comes to us from Revelation 1, +[417.60 --> 418.60] where he says, +[419.16 --> 420.56] Grace and peace to you, +[420.84 --> 423.98] from him who is and who was and who is to come, +[424.26 --> 427.04] and from the seven spirits that are before his throne, +[427.34 --> 428.62] and from Jesus Christ, +[428.96 --> 430.40] who is the faithful witness, +[430.82 --> 432.20] the firstborn of the dead, +[432.50 --> 435.28] and the ruler of the kings of the earth. +[436.08 --> 436.40] Amen. +[436.58 --> 437.64] As God has greeted us this morning, +[437.74 --> 439.60] please take a moment to greet those around you. +[439.60 --> 444.90] Good morning. +[444.90 --> 446.86] Good morning. +[446.96 --> 447.36] Good morning. +[447.90 --> 450.52] That was awkward. +[452.66 --> 454.26] Good morning. +[454.26 --> 455.42] Good morning. +[455.48 --> 456.60] Good morning. +[456.88 --> 459.74] Good morning. +[460.80 --> 461.78] Good morning. +[461.78 --> 464.40] Good morning. +[464.40 --> 476.26] Our call to worship this morning comes from 1 Chronicles 29, verses 10 through 13. +[477.00 --> 483.36] Praise be to you, Lord, the God of our Father Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. +[484.26 --> 491.08] Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor +[491.08 --> 494.08] for everything in heaven and earth is yours. +[495.40 --> 497.60] Yours, Lord, is the kingdom. +[498.34 --> 501.12] You are exalted as head over all. +[502.04 --> 504.38] Wealth and honor come from you. +[505.16 --> 507.44] You are the ruler of all things. +[508.32 --> 513.28] In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. +[514.18 --> 518.94] Now, our God, we give you thanks and praise your glorious name. +[524.40 --> 547.14] Blessed be your name in the land that is plentiful, where your streams of abundance flow. +[547.14 --> 549.14] Blessed be your name. +[549.14 --> 550.24] Blessed be your name. +[550.24 --> 555.34] Blessed be your name. +[555.34 --> 559.38] When I'm found in a desert place. +[559.38 --> 562.80] Though I walk through the wilderness. +[563.80 --> 566.06] Blessed be your name. +[566.06 --> 576.12] Every blessing you pour out, I'll turn back to praise. +[576.12 --> 582.80] When the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say, +[582.80 --> 583.80] Blessed be your name. +[583.80 --> 586.76] Blessed be the name of the Lord. +[586.76 --> 590.72] Blessed be your name. +[590.72 --> 594.74] Blessed be the name of the Lord. +[594.74 --> 600.10] Blessed be your glorious name. +[600.10 --> 601.10] Blessed be your name. +[601.10 --> 602.10] Blessed be your name. +[602.10 --> 605.10] Blessed be your name. +[605.10 --> 609.10] When the sun's shining down on me. +[609.10 --> 613.10] When the world's all as it should be. +[613.10 --> 615.10] Blessed be your name. +[615.10 --> 618.10] Blessed be your name. +[618.10 --> 626.52] 스트 CROW原 +[630.02 --> 630.88] Blessed be your name. +[630.88 --> 640.10] Once your offerings of coming along again, please stand 200,000 and lift up the bridge to the bottom of darkness for such power Those blessings have left to be in the U. +[640.10 --> 648.52] praise when the darkness closes in Lord still I will say +[648.52 --> 656.62] blessed be the name of the Lord blessed be your name +[656.62 --> 665.78] blessed be the name of the Lord blessed be your glorious name +[665.78 --> 679.30] you give and take away you give and take away my heart will choose to say +[679.30 --> 694.42] the blessed be your name you give and take away you give and take away my heart will choose to say +[694.42 --> 709.06] blessed be your name blessed be the name of the Lord blessed be your name +[709.06 --> 717.06] blessed be the name of the Lord blessed be your glorious name +[717.06 --> 725.06] blessed be the name of the Lord blessed be your name +[725.06 --> 735.06] blessed be the name of the Lord blessed be your glorious name +[735.06 --> 744.36] wonderful Lord blessed be your name +[744.36 --> 753.62] blessed be her name +[753.62 --> 759.06] blessed be the name of the Lord blessed be your name +[759.06 --> 776.98] This is my desire +[776.98 --> 784.74] To honor you +[784.74 --> 790.74] Lord, with all my heart +[791.56 --> 794.74] I worship you +[794.74 --> 806.74] All I have within me +[806.74 --> 813.74] I give you praise +[813.74 --> 818.74] All that I adore +[818.74 --> 823.74] Is in you +[823.74 --> 832.74] Lord, I give you my heart +[832.74 --> 836.74] I give you my soul +[836.74 --> 842.74] I live for you alone +[842.74 --> 846.74] Every breath that I take +[846.74 --> 850.74] Every moment I'm awake +[850.74 --> 856.74] But have your way in me +[856.74 --> 868.74] This is my desire +[868.74 --> 874.74] To honor you +[874.74 --> 881.74] Lord, with all my heart +[881.74 --> 884.74] I worship you +[884.74 --> 896.74] All I have within me +[896.74 --> 901.74] I give you praise +[901.74 --> 908.74] All that I adore +[908.74 --> 911.74] Is in you +[911.74 --> 921.74] Lord, I give you my heart +[921.74 --> 923.74] I give you my soul +[923.74 --> 925.74] I give you my soul +[925.74 --> 933.74] I live for you alone +[933.74 --> 935.74] Every breath that I take +[935.74 --> 940.74] Every moment I'm awake +[940.74 --> 942.74] Lord, have your way in me +[942.74 --> 946.74] Lord, I give you my heart +[946.74 --> 948.74] Lord, I give you my heart +[948.74 --> 950.74] I give you my heart +[950.74 --> 952.74] I give you my soul +[952.74 --> 954.74] I give you my soul +[954.74 --> 956.74] Lord, I live for you alone +[956.74 --> 960.74] I live for you alone +[960.74 --> 962.74] Every breath that I take +[962.74 --> 964.74] Every breath that I take +[964.74 --> 966.74] Every moment I'm awake +[966.74 --> 970.74] Lord, have your way in me +[970.74 --> 987.74] Have your way in me +[987.74 --> 994.74] You may have a seat +[994.74 --> 999.74] Please join me in prayer +[999.74 --> 1001.74] Lord Jesus, you chose us +[1001.74 --> 1002.74] And appointed us to go +[1002.74 --> 1003.74] And bear fruit +[1003.74 --> 1005.74] Fruit that will last +[1005.74 --> 1007.74] You are the gardener +[1007.74 --> 1009.74] You prune every branch +[1009.74 --> 1010.74] That bears fruit +[1010.74 --> 1012.74] So it will be even more fruitful +[1012.74 --> 1015.74] We desire to be filled +[1015.74 --> 1016.74] To all your fullness +[1016.74 --> 1018.74] So that we can bear fruit +[1018.74 --> 1019.74] In your name +[1019.74 --> 1021.74] Help us, Lord +[1021.74 --> 1023.74] When we focus on the world +[1023.74 --> 1024.74] And ignore you +[1024.74 --> 1026.74] We confess that +[1026.74 --> 1027.74] We do not always want +[1027.74 --> 1028.74] To be your witnesses +[1028.74 --> 1031.74] It's much easier to blend in +[1031.74 --> 1034.74] But you call us to more +[1034.74 --> 1036.74] Father, we thank you +[1036.74 --> 1038.74] That we are good ground +[1038.74 --> 1040.74] That we hear your word +[1040.74 --> 1041.74] And understand it +[1041.74 --> 1042.74] And that the word +[1042.74 --> 1044.74] Bears fruit in our lives +[1044.74 --> 1046.74] Sometimes a hundredfold +[1046.74 --> 1047.74] Sometimes sixty +[1047.74 --> 1049.74] Sometimes thirty +[1049.74 --> 1051.74] We are like a tree +[1051.74 --> 1052.74] We are like a tree +[1052.74 --> 1054.74] Planted by the rivers of water +[1054.74 --> 1055.74] That bring forth fruit +[1055.74 --> 1056.74] In its season +[1056.74 --> 1058.74] Thank you for filling us +[1058.74 --> 1060.74] With the knowledge of your will +[1060.74 --> 1061.74] And all wisdom +[1061.74 --> 1063.74] And spiritual understanding +[1063.74 --> 1066.74] That we may walk worthy of you, Lord +[1066.74 --> 1069.74] Being fruitful in every good work +[1069.74 --> 1072.74] And increasing in the knowledge of you +[1072.74 --> 1074.74] Amen +[1074.74 --> 1078.74] But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord +[1078.74 --> 1082.74] Whose confidence is in him +[1082.74 --> 1085.74] They will be like a tree planted by the water +[1085.74 --> 1088.74] That sends out its root by the stream +[1088.74 --> 1092.74] It does not fear when heat comes +[1092.74 --> 1095.74] Its leaves are always green +[1095.74 --> 1098.74] It has no worries in a year of drought +[1098.74 --> 1101.74] And it never fails to bear fruit +[1101.74 --> 1105.74] Please stand with us as we sing +[1105.74 --> 1106.74] Speak, O Lord +[1106.74 --> 1111.74] Speak, O Lord +[1111.74 --> 1114.74] Speak, O Lord +[1114.74 --> 1118.74] As we come to you +[1118.74 --> 1122.74] To receive the food +[1122.74 --> 1126.74] Of your holy word +[1126.74 --> 1130.74] Take your truth +[1130.74 --> 1134.74] Plant it deep in us +[1134.74 --> 1138.74] Shape and fashion us +[1138.74 --> 1142.74] In your likeness +[1142.74 --> 1146.74] That the light of Christ +[1146.74 --> 1150.74] Might be seen today +[1150.74 --> 1154.74] In our acts of love +[1154.74 --> 1158.74] And our deeds of faith +[1158.74 --> 1161.74] Speak, O Lord +[1161.74 --> 1164.74] And fulfill in us +[1164.74 --> 1168.74] All your purposes +[1168.74 --> 1172.74] For your glory +[1172.74 --> 1184.74] Teach us, Lord +[1184.74 --> 1188.74] Lord, full obedience +[1188.74 --> 1190.74] Holy reverence +[1190.74 --> 1194.74] True humility +[1194.74 --> 1199.74] Test our thoughts +[1199.74 --> 1202.74] And our attitudes +[1202.74 --> 1206.74] In all radiance +[1206.74 --> 1210.74] Of your purity +[1210.74 --> 1212.74] Cause our faith +[1212.74 --> 1214.74] Cause our faith to rise +[1214.74 --> 1217.74] Cause our eyes to see +[1217.74 --> 1221.74] Your majestic love +[1221.74 --> 1224.74] And authority +[1224.74 --> 1228.74] Words of power +[1228.74 --> 1230.74] Words of power +[1230.74 --> 1232.74] That can never fail +[1232.74 --> 1236.74] Let the truth prevail +[1236.74 --> 1240.74] Over yon believe +[1240.74 --> 1252.74] Speak, O Lord +[1252.74 --> 1253.74] Speak, O Lord +[1253.74 --> 1256.74] And renew our minds +[1256.74 --> 1260.74] Help us grasp the heights +[1260.74 --> 1264.74] Of your plans for us +[1264.74 --> 1266.74] True sun changed +[1266.74 --> 1270.74] From the dawn of time +[1270.74 --> 1272.74] That will echo down +[1272.74 --> 1274.74] That will echo down +[1274.74 --> 1276.74] Through eternity +[1276.74 --> 1280.74] And by grace +[1280.74 --> 1282.74] We'll stand +[1282.74 --> 1284.74] On your promises +[1284.74 --> 1286.74] And by faith +[1286.74 --> 1288.74] We'll walk +[1288.74 --> 1290.74] As you walk with us +[1290.74 --> 1292.74] Speak, O Lord +[1292.74 --> 1294.74] As you walk with us +[1294.74 --> 1297.74] Speak, O Lord +[1297.74 --> 1301.74] Till your church is built +[1301.74 --> 1305.74] And the earth is filled +[1305.74 --> 1307.74] With your glory +[1307.74 --> 1309.74] Glory +[1309.74 --> 1317.74] This next song +[1317.74 --> 1319.74] We've actually only done once before +[1319.74 --> 1321.74] So if you don't know it +[1321.74 --> 1322.74] Please just take some time +[1322.74 --> 1324.74] To listen along +[1324.74 --> 1325.74] It has a medley to it +[1325.74 --> 1326.74] We have a song you will know +[1326.74 --> 1328.74] So join us when you're comfortable +[1337.74 --> 1356.74] Restore in me the joy of my salvation +[1356.74 --> 1366.74] Take me back to where it all began +[1366.74 --> 1376.74] Where all I ever wanted was your presence +[1376.74 --> 1386.74] How I longed to be there once again +[1386.74 --> 1391.74] Light a fire that the world can't burn out +[1391.74 --> 1393.74] Fan the flame +[1393.74 --> 1398.74] Till nothing between us remains +[1398.74 --> 1404.74] My life is an altar to you +[1404.74 --> 1407.74] Breathe again +[1407.74 --> 1412.74] On the ambers that burn in my heart +[1412.74 --> 1417.74] A love taken back to the start +[1417.74 --> 1418.74] My life is an altar to you +[1418.74 --> 1422.74] My life is an altar to you +[1422.74 --> 1432.74] Renew in me a pure and willing spirit +[1432.74 --> 1436.74] Take me back to where it all began +[1436.74 --> 1443.74] Take me back to where it all began +[1443.74 --> 1451.74] Before it all became so complicated +[1451.74 --> 1452.74] How I longed to be there once again +[1452.74 --> 1458.74] How I longed to be there once again +[1458.74 --> 1468.74] Light a fire that the world can't burn out +[1468.74 --> 1469.74] Fan the flame +[1469.74 --> 1474.74] Till nothing between us remains +[1474.74 --> 1475.74] My life is an altar to you +[1475.74 --> 1479.74] My life is an altar to you +[1479.74 --> 1480.74] God, I'm sorry +[1480.74 --> 1482.74] I'm sorry +[1482.74 --> 1484.74] Please forgive me +[1484.74 --> 1485.74] For when I've gone +[1485.74 --> 1487.74] On the ambers that burn in my heart +[1487.74 --> 1489.74] On the ambers that burn in my heart +[1489.74 --> 1494.74] A love taken back to the start +[1494.74 --> 1495.74] My life is an altar to you +[1495.74 --> 1496.74] My life is an altar to you +[1496.74 --> 1501.74] My life is an altar to you +[1501.74 --> 1505.74] God, I'm sorry +[1505.74 --> 1511.74] Please forgive me +[1511.74 --> 1516.74] For when I've gone cold +[1516.74 --> 1517.74] Lord, I need you +[1517.74 --> 1521.74] Lord, I need you +[1521.74 --> 1526.74] How I need you +[1526.74 --> 1531.74] To awake my soul +[1531.74 --> 1533.74] Light a fire +[1533.74 --> 1536.74] That the world can't burn out +[1536.74 --> 1538.74] Fan the flame +[1538.74 --> 1543.74] Till nothing between us remains +[1543.74 --> 1545.74] My life is an altar to you +[1545.74 --> 1548.74] My life is an altar to you +[1548.74 --> 1553.74] My life is an altar to you +[1553.74 --> 1559.74] My life is an altar to you +[1559.74 --> 1562.74] My life is an altar to you +[1562.74 --> 1572.74] All beautifully +[1572.74 --> 1594.50] And all the earth will shout your praise +[1594.50 --> 1599.54] Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing +[1599.54 --> 1605.94] Great are you, Lord +[1605.94 --> 1613.50] And all the earth will shout your praise +[1613.50 --> 1618.48] Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing +[1618.48 --> 1625.04] Great are you, Lord +[1625.04 --> 1632.44] And all the earth will shout your praise +[1632.44 --> 1637.50] Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing +[1637.50 --> 1643.44] Great are you, Lord +[1643.44 --> 1650.84] It's your breath and our loves +[1650.84 --> 1656.24] So we pour out our praise, pour out our praise +[1656.24 --> 1659.84] It's your breath and our loves +[1659.84 --> 1665.24] So we pour out our praise to you only +[1665.24 --> 1669.24] It's your breath and our loves +[1669.24 --> 1675.24] So we pour out our praise, pour out our praise +[1675.24 --> 1679.24] It's your breath and our loves +[1679.24 --> 1686.64] So we pour out our praise to you only +[1686.64 --> 1692.64] God, I'm sorry +[1692.64 --> 1698.04] Please forgive me +[1698.04 --> 1704.04] For when I've gone cold +[1704.04 --> 1707.64] Lord, I need you +[1707.64 --> 1712.64] How I need you +[1712.64 --> 1720.04] To awake my soul +[1720.04 --> 1725.24] You may have a seat +[1725.24 --> 1751.88] Good morning +[1751.88 --> 1755.98] The offerings today are for our budget +[1755.98 --> 1757.88] For our ministry and missions +[1757.88 --> 1760.88] The second collection is for Wagner Hills +[1760.88 --> 1766.78] We are, they are a faith-based recovery center +[1766.78 --> 1768.62] Located in Langley, B.C. +[1768.62 --> 1771.54] Wagner Hills is a working farm +[1771.54 --> 1774.68] Providing a one-year recovery program +[1774.68 --> 1776.38] For both women and men +[1776.38 --> 1779.78] Seeing people through this process +[1779.78 --> 1783.78] With classes, counseling, and rehabilitation +[1783.78 --> 1785.78] Through a work program +[1785.78 --> 1788.78] And a community program +[1788.78 --> 1793.78] We strive to bring healing, growth, and transformation +[1793.78 --> 1795.78] On the road to recovery +[1795.78 --> 1797.58] From recovery +[1797.58 --> 1807.78] peeking +[1807.78 --> 1809.38] Including beverages +[1809.38 --> 1811.78] By supporting produces VSirsiniz +[1811.78 --> 1813.78] Only and a community +[1813.78 --> 1815.78] And a community that teaches us +[1815.78 --> 1818.58] Of whether it's essential +[1818.58 --> 1820.28] Or we achieve enough +[1820.28 --> 1820.78] nen +[1820.78 --> 1821.78] And we think immersive +[1821.78 --> 1822.08] Of fora +[1822.28 --> 1822.78] And we think aha +[1822.78 --> 1839.78] Lord, I want to be a sacrifice. +[1842.52 --> 1847.78] Lord, I want to be pleasing to you. +[1847.78 --> 1862.78] Lord, I want your love to rule my life and be the one that you shine through. +[1862.78 --> 1870.78] Jesus, I give you all. +[1871.78 --> 1879.80] Every part of me cries out your name. +[1880.18 --> 1885.78] Jesus, I give you all. +[1885.78 --> 1892.78] Living and holy. +[1892.78 --> 1894.78] Living and holy. +[1894.78 --> 1896.78] Living and holy. +[1896.78 --> 1900.78] Living and holy for you. +[1900.78 --> 1907.78] Lord, I want to be a sacrifice. +[1907.78 --> 1915.78] Lord, I want to be pleasing to you. +[1915.78 --> 1932.78] Lord, I want your love to rule my life and be the one that you shine through. +[1932.78 --> 1941.78] Jesus, I give you all. +[1941.78 --> 1949.78] Every part of me cries out your name. +[1949.78 --> 1955.78] Jesus, I give you all. +[1955.78 --> 1962.78] Jesus, I give you all. +[1962.78 --> 1967.78] Jesus, I give you all. +[1967.78 --> 1980.78] Jesus, I give you all. +[1980.78 --> 1987.78] Every part of me cries out your name. +[1987.78 --> 1996.78] Jesus, I give you all. +[1996.78 --> 2002.78] Living and holy. +[2002.78 --> 2007.78] Living and holy. +[2007.78 --> 2012.78] Living and holy for you. +[2026.78 --> 2033.06] Good morning, everyone. +[2034.10 --> 2041.64] Last week we had the privilege of affirming the names of people for office bearers for church for this upcoming terms. +[2042.64 --> 2053.66] And today we have a process here in this church where we draw lots and to see who is going to be serving the congregation for the upcoming three-year term. +[2053.66 --> 2058.18] This morning we have the opportunity to draw lots for the office bearers in our church community. +[2058.52 --> 2061.76] We are grateful for the gift of good leaders in our church family. +[2062.76 --> 2069.78] These people have expressed that willingness to serve and our church family has affirmed their gifting to serve. +[2070.42 --> 2074.14] We will begin with the office of deacon and then the office of admin elder. +[2074.78 --> 2076.86] Before we draw lots, shall we pray together? +[2078.14 --> 2083.48] Holy God, you promised to provide leaders for your church to faithfully serve our church family. +[2084.32 --> 2090.42] Work now in the process of drawing lots to raise up from among us the next group of leaders to love and serve your church. +[2091.04 --> 2092.48] In Jesus' name, amen. +[2093.34 --> 2097.72] I'd like to call Emo Smith and Glenn Nort up, please. +[2097.72 --> 2097.80] Thank you. +[2097.80 --> 2118.70] Emo and Glenn Nort are our retiring office bearers, so they got the privilege of pulling the names out of the bag this morning. +[2118.70 --> 2119.62] For Deacon +[2119.62 --> 2125.46] is Mike Prince. +[2125.46 --> 2131.74] And for Elder, Glenn, you've got to pull two out. +[2137.54 --> 2140.68] Paul Kuhl and Stephen Verkike. +[2140.68 --> 2149.18] I don't know if they're here this morning, but if they are, thank you for putting your names forward, +[2149.30 --> 2152.74] and we look forward to working with you over the next few years. +[2152.82 --> 2153.20] See you guys. +[2153.20 --> 2169.42] Steve and Mike and who? +[2169.42 --> 2175.82] Paul, we look forward to discerning together God's will and leading for our church family. +[2176.38 --> 2180.44] To the ones whose names were not selected, we are grateful for your willingness to serve, +[2180.52 --> 2185.24] and we pray that the Lord will provide a different and meaningful opportunity for you to do so in our midst. +[2185.24 --> 2188.78] Again, on behalf of council and the church family, we thank you. +[2189.52 --> 2194.06] Lord willing, we will install these new office bearers next Sunday at church. +[2194.26 --> 2194.72] Thank you. +[2194.72 --> 2206.20] It's time for Kids' Corner, so I'd like to invite any kids that are here to come on up to the front. +[2207.00 --> 2210.52] If you're age three, all the way up to grade four. +[2210.52 --> 2223.94] Welcome up here. +[2224.04 --> 2228.52] I wasn't sure how many kids we'd have, but... +[2228.52 --> 2230.34] All right. +[2230.52 --> 2233.90] So I brought something in my bag here today, +[2234.14 --> 2237.40] and I'm hoping that you guys are going to know what these things are. +[2238.04 --> 2239.00] I'm pretty sure you will. +[2240.52 --> 2241.86] There is a rip. +[2241.92 --> 2242.70] My dog ate it. +[2245.88 --> 2246.42] All right. +[2246.46 --> 2247.44] Here's the first thing. +[2248.04 --> 2248.54] Are you ready? +[2251.26 --> 2251.96] An apple. +[2254.16 --> 2255.46] Do you have apples at your house? +[2255.50 --> 2255.92] That's great. +[2256.00 --> 2256.94] They're a healthy thing to eat. +[2257.02 --> 2257.18] Okay. +[2257.22 --> 2258.04] I got another thing. +[2261.08 --> 2261.74] An orange. +[2261.90 --> 2263.18] You got some oranges at your house, too? +[2264.02 --> 2264.42] Yeah. +[2265.28 --> 2265.80] All right. +[2265.84 --> 2267.06] So we got an apple and orange. +[2267.14 --> 2268.68] What do you think might be next? +[2270.52 --> 2271.48] A grape. +[2271.48 --> 2271.52] A banana. +[2271.52 --> 2272.08] A banana. +[2272.08 --> 2273.52] A banana. +[2273.52 --> 2274.04] A banana. +[2274.04 --> 2274.14] A banana. +[2274.14 --> 2276.14] A banana. +[2276.14 --> 2277.04] A banana. +[2277.04 --> 2278.20] A banana. +[2278.20 --> 2281.26] Oh, that's so great. +[2282.26 --> 2282.68] Okay. +[2282.96 --> 2283.94] I got more. +[2284.78 --> 2286.00] Are you going to guess the next one? +[2286.00 --> 2286.26] A grape. +[2286.26 --> 2288.26] A grape. +[2288.26 --> 2288.88] A grape. +[2293.88 --> 2295.02] It's a lime. +[2295.20 --> 2296.54] It's a lime juice. +[2296.74 --> 2298.34] But it's kind of like a lime, right? +[2299.34 --> 2300.76] Do you have a lime at your house? +[2301.20 --> 2301.72] You do? +[2301.80 --> 2303.08] Oh, I should have asked you to bring one. +[2303.66 --> 2303.96] Okay. +[2304.02 --> 2304.70] We got a lime. +[2304.78 --> 2306.20] Just use a little bit of your imagination. +[2306.44 --> 2307.08] I got one more. +[2307.26 --> 2308.06] It's in a container. +[2310.06 --> 2310.42] Cookies. +[2311.42 --> 2311.90] Cookies? +[2311.90 --> 2311.98] Cookies? +[2311.98 --> 2312.02] Cookies? +[2315.22 --> 2315.66] No. +[2315.82 --> 2316.06] No. +[2316.22 --> 2316.44] No. +[2316.44 --> 2316.50] No. +[2317.28 --> 2318.22] Do you know it? +[2318.22 --> 2318.36] Do you know it? +[2318.36 --> 2318.66] Do you know it? +[2318.66 --> 2318.84] Do you know it? +[2319.92 --> 2320.28] Strawberry. +[2321.04 --> 2321.28] Strawberry. +[2322.22 --> 2323.02] I better put that one. +[2323.06 --> 2324.50] I didn't want that one to get too squished. +[2324.66 --> 2326.46] So can you guys tell me? +[2326.80 --> 2327.88] I'll put that one like that. +[2328.82 --> 2332.58] Can you tell me something that is different about all these fruits? +[2333.22 --> 2333.48] Zoe? +[2333.74 --> 2334.86] They're healthy for you. +[2335.12 --> 2336.32] Well, they're all healthy for you. +[2336.64 --> 2336.88] Yeah. +[2336.98 --> 2337.48] That's true. +[2337.92 --> 2338.88] They're different colors. +[2339.46 --> 2339.70] Ruby? +[2340.56 --> 2341.94] They're different shapes. +[2342.36 --> 2342.64] Julia? +[2342.64 --> 2342.76] Yeah. +[2343.56 --> 2345.70] They taste a little bit different from each other. +[2345.78 --> 2347.98] And what would be the same about all of them? +[2348.06 --> 2349.46] Besides, so Zoe had one idea. +[2349.52 --> 2350.30] They're all healthy. +[2350.82 --> 2350.98] Yeah. +[2351.08 --> 2351.28] Bean. +[2353.36 --> 2354.46] They're all fruits. +[2354.70 --> 2355.06] Exactly. +[2355.36 --> 2356.08] They're all fruits. +[2356.08 --> 2360.82] So today in Children's Worship Time, we are going to talk about fruit that's mentioned +[2360.82 --> 2361.44] in the Bible. +[2361.68 --> 2363.90] And they're called the fruit of the Spirit. +[2365.08 --> 2366.96] And there's different fruits of the Spirit. +[2366.96 --> 2370.92] And they're all a little bit different, but they are all part of showing God's love to +[2370.92 --> 2371.38] the world. +[2371.54 --> 2376.38] So we're going to learn about how love is something in common for all the fruits of the Spirit, +[2377.12 --> 2378.54] but how they're all a little different. +[2378.76 --> 2381.88] And we're going to learn about those for the next few weeks, the different fruits of the +[2381.88 --> 2382.06] Spirit. +[2382.60 --> 2384.72] So could you please stand up with me? +[2385.12 --> 2385.96] And we'll do the blessing. +[2389.96 --> 2390.24] All right. +[2390.24 --> 2392.66] the Lord. +[2392.66 --> 2421.20] Good morning. +[2421.20 --> 2451.18] Good morning. +[2451.32 --> 2459.02] Lord, this Sunday morning, as a body of believers at Emanuel Church, we remember that you are the vine and we are the branches. +[2459.82 --> 2463.14] We long to bear much fruit by remaining in you. +[2463.62 --> 2466.88] And we know that we are dead and withering apart from you. +[2467.32 --> 2469.64] We pray, God, that you draw us near to you. +[2469.64 --> 2477.12] We praise you, Lord, for the new council members who are just drawn by you to serve in your church. +[2477.64 --> 2480.12] We pray that you bless their work and their leadership, Lord. +[2480.12 --> 2489.14] Lord, provide all of our leaders, as well as those of us who lead outside the church, with wisdom and strength to do their work to further your kingdom. +[2489.14 --> 2494.12] We pray, Lord, for those who are preparing for public profession of faith. +[2494.86 --> 2497.54] Bless them with growth in their relationship with you. +[2497.54 --> 2503.30] We also lift up those who are struggling at this time to walk by faith and not by sight. +[2503.94 --> 2507.72] Draw us to you, helping us to seek your word for our lives. +[2507.72 --> 2514.74] Lord, we have limitless freedom and access to your word, yet we often neglect to spend time in it. +[2515.46 --> 2516.66] Change our hearts, O God. +[2517.20 --> 2525.30] If we remain in you and your word remains in us, we are assured that we can ask whatever we wish and it will be done to your glory, Father. +[2525.96 --> 2528.20] And we will bear much fruit as your disciples. +[2528.20 --> 2535.94] Lord, we ask for your healing hand on all of the health concerns and struggles we have in our congregation at this time. +[2536.44 --> 2539.86] And we praise your name for all the blessings you have poured out on us. +[2540.48 --> 2543.16] We pray for Rose Vita as she is ill at home. +[2543.62 --> 2546.38] We ask, Lord, that you bring her back to full health. +[2547.24 --> 2551.52] We praise you that Doreen's pacemaker surgery and recovery has been going well. +[2552.48 --> 2556.78] And, Lord, we lift up Rika as she has her hip replacement scheduled for this Wednesday. +[2556.78 --> 2559.26] Bless the surgery that it may go well. +[2559.88 --> 2566.62] And we ask, Lord, that Rika can recover to the mobility without pain and discomfort that she has been dealing with for so long. +[2567.76 --> 2571.04] We pray, Lord, for Sai as his cancer treatments are nearly done. +[2571.26 --> 2573.44] And we praise you that it is going well. +[2574.84 --> 2580.14] Lord, we lift up several people that we know of with injuries and broken bones. +[2580.90 --> 2585.02] Lord, bring healing to their bodies and provide patience and trust in you +[2585.02 --> 2587.58] during the sometimes long roads to recovery. +[2588.94 --> 2591.74] Lord, we lift up those among us with aging parents. +[2592.16 --> 2596.68] And we pray that as our bodies weaken, our faith and trust in you will be strengthened. +[2597.24 --> 2603.14] We ask that you provide caregivers and families with wisdom in discerning best ways to provide care. +[2604.34 --> 2608.54] Lord, we pray for those of us who are mourning the loss of people we have loved dearly. +[2609.60 --> 2612.38] Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. +[2612.38 --> 2619.64] Lord, we pray for those who are struggling with mental health issues and with those who are supporting and caring for them. +[2620.22 --> 2625.32] Give us your grace to love and care for each other in all circumstances. +[2627.08 --> 2630.44] Lord, we pray for individuals and families who are broken and hurting. +[2630.98 --> 2635.86] Some of us are burdened by the impacts of addictions in our lives or in the lives of those we care about. +[2636.40 --> 2638.28] Lord, break the chains that bind us. +[2638.28 --> 2643.68] We pray for the world we live in, as so much of the world has not remained in you. +[2644.28 --> 2650.62] There are wars, hunger, corruption, distortion of truth, and even denial that truth exists. +[2651.58 --> 2656.78] Lord, please have mercy on us and use us as your people to call your world back to you. +[2657.92 --> 2661.56] Lord, we pray for Pastor Kevin as he shares your words for us this morning. +[2661.56 --> 2667.52] Let the words you speak to us today remain in us and flow from us beyond this place. +[2668.00 --> 2671.22] We ask all these things in the blessed name of our Savior Jesus. +[2671.70 --> 2671.96] Amen. +[2671.96 --> 2672.06] Amen. +[2691.56 --> 2702.48] As I mentioned, Pastor Chris and Josh Chamberlain are off gallivanting in sunny California, +[2702.80 --> 2705.50] attending this Leadership in Theology conference right now. +[2705.54 --> 2706.06] But you know what? +[2706.38 --> 2710.96] We are going to have just as much fun as them today, because we are opening up the Book of Romans, +[2711.18 --> 2713.62] and we have all been very excited about that sermon series. +[2713.62 --> 2715.58] So I'm looking forward to opening again. +[2715.58 --> 2719.68] But it has been a while since we've opened this book. +[2720.00 --> 2721.04] March 26. +[2721.76 --> 2725.76] That was the last time we opened Romans and looked at it in this church. +[2726.14 --> 2729.96] Now, since then, we've journeyed through Lent and prepared for Good Friday and Easter Sunday. +[2730.40 --> 2735.02] We've enjoyed Gems Sunday and looked at their theme verse, Micah 6, verse 8. +[2735.26 --> 2740.60] And then we spent the last four weeks looking at the Book of Jonah, a little man and a big fish. +[2740.74 --> 2741.88] That's what I would have called the series. +[2742.34 --> 2745.44] But today, we're going to jump back into Romans. +[2745.58 --> 2750.74] And continue sort of our year-long look at this letter from Paul. +[2752.72 --> 2757.32] Now, it's worth mentioning that this pattern is actually going to continue sort of going forward. +[2757.42 --> 2761.76] For the next six Sundays or so, we're going to go back into Romans and keep moving along in our series. +[2762.28 --> 2765.66] But then when summer hits, we're going to take a bit of a break again and look at something different. +[2766.12 --> 2771.80] When September and October rolls around, we'll get back into Romans and look at it for an extended chunk of time. +[2771.80 --> 2774.14] Then we'll stop over the Christmas season, of course. +[2774.46 --> 2778.00] And then we'll likely finish off Romans in the new year. +[2778.74 --> 2781.42] All of that said, today we get back at it. +[2782.16 --> 2785.66] And today we're going to look at the next chunk of this letter. +[2786.42 --> 2790.22] This is the perfect passage, actually, to springboard back into this series. +[2790.22 --> 2796.14] Because it revisits the themes that we looked at last time in Romans chapter 6. +[2796.48 --> 2804.06] Now, for those of you who have better memories than I do, you'll remember that eight weeks ago, Paul asked the question, +[2804.60 --> 2808.18] Shall we go on sinning so that grace can increase? +[2808.18 --> 2814.46] And so Paul wrote in Romans 6, and then Pastor Chris highlighted in his message that, of course, we cannot do that. +[2814.82 --> 2821.18] We cannot keep on sinning because through Jesus' death, we died to sin as well. +[2821.40 --> 2823.22] And therefore, we cannot go on sinning. +[2823.98 --> 2826.96] Then in Romans 6.15, Paul asks another question. +[2827.08 --> 2832.32] He says, Shall we sin because we are no longer under the law but under grace? +[2832.32 --> 2838.54] Basically, the question is, Jesus saves us all anyways, so why don't we just go and do whatever we want? +[2839.62 --> 2843.60] And again, the answer is no, of course we cannot do that, for the wages of sin is death. +[2844.60 --> 2848.08] But the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. +[2848.14 --> 2851.46] That's Romans 6.23, which brings us to today's text. +[2852.02 --> 2855.62] Romans 7, verses 1 to 6, the chunk that we're going to look at today. +[2855.88 --> 2859.54] In this text, Paul brings up these themes that we looked at last time. +[2859.54 --> 2865.48] And he answers the question, Can't we just do whatever we want if Jesus saves us anyways, if grace is so big? +[2866.00 --> 2869.06] But he answers this question with a different example. +[2869.78 --> 2871.18] And so we'll look at that today. Let's read it now. +[2871.24 --> 2873.50] We're going to go and look at Romans 7, 1 to 6. +[2873.58 --> 2878.18] It'll be on the screen behind me, but please, as always, I encourage you, have your Bibles open in front of you. +[2878.44 --> 2884.90] Have your Bible apps open on your phone so you can revisit this text as we make our way through it today. +[2886.14 --> 2888.54] Romans 7, 1 to 6, says this. +[2889.54 --> 2894.72] Do you not know, brothers and sisters, for I am speaking to those who know the law, +[2895.28 --> 2899.30] that the law has authority over someone only as long as that person lives? +[2900.16 --> 2905.48] For example, by law, a married woman is bound to her husband as long as he is alive. +[2905.54 --> 2910.18] But if her husband dies, she is released from the law that binds her to him. +[2910.18 --> 2915.40] So then, if she has sexual relations with another man while her husband is still alive, +[2915.74 --> 2917.98] she is called an adulteress. +[2918.64 --> 2922.04] But if her husband dies, she is released from that law +[2922.04 --> 2925.34] and is not an adulteress if she marries another man. +[2925.34 --> 2933.12] So, my brothers and sisters, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, +[2933.26 --> 2937.90] that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead, +[2938.16 --> 2941.48] in order that we might bear fruit for God. +[2942.30 --> 2944.52] For when we were in the realm of the flesh, +[2944.86 --> 2948.30] the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in us, +[2948.40 --> 2950.26] so that we bore fruit for death. +[2950.26 --> 2954.98] But now, by dying to what once bound us, +[2955.48 --> 2957.28] we have been released from the law, +[2957.60 --> 2960.06] so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit +[2960.06 --> 2963.96] and not in the old way of the written code, +[2964.54 --> 2965.92] the word of the Lord. +[2968.48 --> 2971.24] Now, like I mentioned, this passage today, +[2971.52 --> 2974.58] as well as the passage from Romans 6, 1 to 11, +[2974.68 --> 2976.32] they follow a similar pattern. +[2976.86 --> 2977.98] And this pattern looks like this. +[2978.00 --> 2978.84] It's a four-parter. +[2978.90 --> 2979.54] It looks like this. +[2980.92 --> 2983.28] One, we once belonged to sin, +[2983.40 --> 2986.42] and we were bound to the law and failed to live by it. +[2987.26 --> 2989.80] Two, then Jesus came, and in his death, +[2990.12 --> 2992.60] we died as well in order to overcome the law. +[2993.66 --> 2995.44] Three, we now have a new birth, +[2995.48 --> 2996.74] or as this passage says, +[2996.82 --> 2999.84] a new marriage or union with Christ. +[3000.12 --> 3001.22] And then finally, four, +[3001.40 --> 3005.18] we are called to bear out fruit for Jesus. +[3006.10 --> 3008.60] Now, that's the simple summary of not just this passage, +[3008.60 --> 3011.30] but the passage Pastor Chris looked at eight weeks ago. +[3011.52 --> 3013.10] But before we really get moving here, +[3013.12 --> 3014.38] I do have to mention one thing. +[3015.18 --> 3016.44] My parents are in town. +[3017.04 --> 3018.06] That's very exciting. +[3018.76 --> 3019.28] They're in town. +[3019.36 --> 3020.34] They've come for the long weekend, +[3020.34 --> 3021.72] and my mom is sitting right there, +[3021.82 --> 3023.34] like 14 feet away. +[3023.60 --> 3025.54] And it's classic, because of course, +[3025.76 --> 3027.92] the passage that she gets to sit here, +[3028.04 --> 3029.20] that I get to speak about, +[3029.20 --> 3033.38] is just full of intimate sexual words. +[3033.88 --> 3034.12] Right? +[3034.18 --> 3036.14] Like, that is Murphy's Law. +[3037.68 --> 3039.20] And now, you might be asking, +[3039.30 --> 3040.62] but look at this text today. +[3040.72 --> 3043.42] Look at the words that Paul uses to describe here. +[3044.40 --> 3047.14] He uses sexual relations in verse 3. +[3047.36 --> 3050.12] He calls out adultery and adulterous behavior +[3050.12 --> 3051.16] also in verse 3. +[3051.38 --> 3053.08] He talks about belonging to God, +[3053.12 --> 3054.36] or belonging to one another. +[3054.36 --> 3055.92] And that doesn't sound so racy, +[3056.04 --> 3056.92] but like in the Greek, +[3057.04 --> 3060.12] it means like belonging to each other. +[3060.28 --> 3061.40] That's what Paul's getting at. +[3061.74 --> 3064.94] Bear fruit is language that he uses on purpose in verse 4. +[3065.00 --> 3069.32] And finally, Paul speaks of aroused passions in verse 5. +[3069.62 --> 3074.72] This is sexualized language done on purpose by Paul. +[3074.72 --> 3079.98] Because Paul is using marital intimacy +[3079.98 --> 3082.26] as his example here +[3082.26 --> 3085.92] on how Christ and our relationship should work. +[3087.44 --> 3090.00] Marital intimacy is the foundational point +[3090.00 --> 3090.98] of this chunk of text. +[3091.28 --> 3092.70] He is unabashedly saying +[3092.70 --> 3095.26] that when we die with Christ to sin, +[3095.64 --> 3097.54] we are not simply just born again, +[3097.98 --> 3100.90] but we are newly married to Him. +[3101.54 --> 3103.20] Newly married to Christ. +[3103.20 --> 3104.96] We are intimate with Him. +[3105.10 --> 3106.44] We are united with Him. +[3106.52 --> 3108.36] We belong to Him. +[3110.50 --> 3112.96] Because that's the closest example +[3112.96 --> 3114.18] that Paul can think of +[3114.18 --> 3117.16] to show how intimate our relationship +[3117.16 --> 3118.54] between Christ needs to be. +[3118.86 --> 3120.68] How intimate the relationship +[3120.68 --> 3123.50] between Christ and I needs to be. +[3123.60 --> 3124.84] How intimate the relationship +[3124.84 --> 3127.42] between Christ and you needs to be. +[3128.94 --> 3132.30] Paul's not over-sexualizing this text here as a joke. +[3132.30 --> 3134.72] He's not writing this in a risque way, +[3134.72 --> 3136.66] but in a very purposefully, +[3137.04 --> 3139.74] very intimately loving kind of way. +[3140.86 --> 3142.16] Paul's highlighting here +[3142.16 --> 3144.74] that our natural inclinations change +[3144.74 --> 3147.08] when we die with Christ to sin +[3147.08 --> 3149.48] and are remarried to Him. +[3150.26 --> 3152.14] Our tendencies go from death +[3152.14 --> 3154.32] and sin and destruction, +[3154.32 --> 3159.16] and they change to life and obedience +[3159.16 --> 3160.20] and regeneration. +[3162.14 --> 3164.48] When we die with Christ to our sin, +[3164.66 --> 3167.32] we are united intimately with Jesus, +[3167.64 --> 3168.22] our Savior. +[3168.22 --> 3170.68] When we promise our life to Him +[3170.68 --> 3171.72] above all things, +[3172.22 --> 3173.96] our natural tendencies shift +[3173.96 --> 3175.30] from death, sin, and destruction +[3175.30 --> 3178.02] to life, obedience, and regeneration. +[3178.26 --> 3179.80] That's our big idea for today. +[3179.80 --> 3182.72] When we become intimately united with Christ, +[3183.62 --> 3185.64] our lives must bear His fruit. +[3186.88 --> 3188.88] So let's pick this passage apart a little bit +[3188.88 --> 3190.56] and see how this is true. +[3190.64 --> 3192.18] We're going to look at this passage +[3192.18 --> 3193.60] in sort of three different chunks. +[3194.08 --> 3195.52] So the first chunk is verse 1, +[3196.24 --> 3197.60] and that's about sort of +[3197.60 --> 3199.30] the legal principle of the law. +[3200.20 --> 3201.98] The second chunk is verses 2 and 3, +[3202.06 --> 3203.82] the example of marriage that Paul uses. +[3203.96 --> 3205.98] And then the third chunk is verses 4 through 6, +[3205.98 --> 3208.14] the implication and then application +[3208.14 --> 3210.04] for us here today. +[3210.14 --> 3211.54] First off, Romans 7 verse 1. +[3211.70 --> 3212.88] Now this is very important. +[3213.00 --> 3213.88] It sets the table. +[3214.20 --> 3215.80] It's also going to be a very short point. +[3216.02 --> 3217.36] So, I don't know. +[3217.40 --> 3218.32] You're welcome, I guess. +[3219.78 --> 3221.30] The first verse of our text, +[3221.80 --> 3223.62] Paul points out that the law +[3223.62 --> 3226.30] only holds power over you +[3226.30 --> 3229.50] if you are, in fact, alive. +[3230.74 --> 3231.90] Paul says in verse 1 +[3231.90 --> 3233.64] that the law has authority over someone +[3233.64 --> 3235.60] only as long as that person lives. +[3235.60 --> 3236.70] And I know what you're thinking. +[3237.18 --> 3238.98] You have never thought of that before. +[3239.76 --> 3242.54] This is new, groundbreaking information to you. +[3242.88 --> 3243.96] But the truth is, +[3244.14 --> 3245.38] speeding on your way to work +[3245.38 --> 3247.72] is only a law for people who are living. +[3249.00 --> 3249.26] Right? +[3249.66 --> 3251.62] Same with owning a pet rat in Alberta +[3251.62 --> 3253.94] or whistling in Petrolia, Ontario +[3253.94 --> 3257.52] or building a snowman over 30 inches tall in PEI +[3257.52 --> 3259.46] or claiming that something is maple syrup +[3259.46 --> 3260.10] here in Canada +[3260.10 --> 3261.86] when in fact it is not maple syrup. +[3262.46 --> 3263.94] Yes, those are all true laws. +[3263.94 --> 3265.62] Yes, I look them all up. +[3265.76 --> 3268.52] And yes, they all only apply to you +[3268.52 --> 3270.00] if you are alive. +[3271.46 --> 3273.24] So, maybe those aren't the best examples +[3273.24 --> 3275.24] because, honestly, police in Prince Edward Island +[3275.24 --> 3276.82] would only be arresting, like, eight-year-olds +[3276.82 --> 3278.50] if they actually enforce the snowman one. +[3278.76 --> 3280.02] But to Paul's point, +[3280.72 --> 3283.20] no matter how logical +[3283.20 --> 3285.80] or how ridiculous a law is, +[3286.52 --> 3288.64] they only affect us when we are alive. +[3289.08 --> 3290.74] Dead people don't worry about laws. +[3290.74 --> 3292.22] Makes sense, right? +[3292.28 --> 3293.14] This is true now. +[3293.38 --> 3294.90] It is true with the Mosaic Law +[3294.90 --> 3295.98] that Paul is talking about. +[3296.16 --> 3296.96] It's been true forever. +[3297.48 --> 3299.86] The law holds no power over you +[3299.86 --> 3300.60] if you are dead. +[3302.14 --> 3303.40] And while that may be obvious +[3303.40 --> 3304.70] and maybe seems kind of silly +[3304.70 --> 3305.62] to even bring it up, +[3305.84 --> 3308.42] it's theologically so very important +[3308.42 --> 3309.30] to Paul's point. +[3310.56 --> 3312.64] Because in the section of this text, +[3312.76 --> 3313.94] I told you that first one was fast, +[3314.26 --> 3315.60] he gives an example +[3315.60 --> 3317.14] that highlights this truth. +[3317.14 --> 3319.72] In verses 2 to 3, +[3319.84 --> 3321.30] he uses the example of marriage +[3321.30 --> 3322.58] to drive this point home. +[3323.48 --> 3324.76] Paul says that when you're married, +[3325.20 --> 3327.58] as long as your spouse is alive, +[3327.74 --> 3329.72] you are bound to them in marriage. +[3329.80 --> 3330.94] By the law of marriage, +[3331.40 --> 3332.30] you are together. +[3332.42 --> 3334.10] If you were to be sexually intimate +[3334.10 --> 3335.26] with someone else +[3335.26 --> 3337.08] while your spouse is still living, +[3338.00 --> 3339.02] you would be an adulterer. +[3339.20 --> 3340.86] You would be committing adultery. +[3340.96 --> 3342.58] Again, this is not necessarily groundbreaking. +[3342.78 --> 3344.14] Christians and non-Christians alike +[3344.14 --> 3345.16] believe this to be true. +[3345.16 --> 3348.72] However, if sadly your spouse +[3348.72 --> 3349.70] were to pass away, +[3350.86 --> 3351.76] you would be free +[3351.76 --> 3353.46] from sort of the law of marriage +[3353.46 --> 3354.78] and then you would be allowed +[3354.78 --> 3356.56] and able to go and marry someone else. +[3357.30 --> 3358.58] The death of your spouse +[3358.58 --> 3359.84] breaks the bonds +[3359.84 --> 3361.28] of the law of marriage +[3361.28 --> 3363.18] and you're free to marry somebody else. +[3365.00 --> 3366.86] Now, youth pastor side point here, +[3366.98 --> 3367.88] youth, young people, +[3368.02 --> 3368.98] even some of you old people, +[3369.06 --> 3370.46] notice what Paul says here in verse 3. +[3370.92 --> 3372.20] It says, Paul writes, +[3372.20 --> 3374.14] she, so the spouse of the husband +[3374.14 --> 3374.92] who's passed away, +[3375.22 --> 3376.76] she's released from the law, +[3376.88 --> 3377.60] the law of marriage, +[3377.74 --> 3379.36] and is not an adulteress +[3379.36 --> 3380.34] if she, what? +[3380.78 --> 3383.10] If she marries another man. +[3383.26 --> 3384.58] Notice Paul doesn't say here +[3384.58 --> 3385.84] if she sleeps with. +[3386.08 --> 3386.92] She says marries. +[3387.06 --> 3388.50] Sex is for marriage. +[3388.98 --> 3389.50] Paul doesn't say +[3389.50 --> 3390.40] when you're not married +[3390.40 --> 3391.60] or you become unmarried, +[3391.68 --> 3392.58] you're free to sleep around +[3392.58 --> 3393.74] until you find your next spouse. +[3394.16 --> 3395.58] No, Paul says +[3395.58 --> 3396.68] if your spouse passes, +[3397.04 --> 3398.04] you don't have permission +[3398.04 --> 3399.66] to sleep with whoever you want. +[3399.66 --> 3401.24] You have permission at that point +[3401.24 --> 3402.10] to get remarried. +[3402.42 --> 3404.40] The bonds of the law of marriage +[3404.40 --> 3404.84] are broken +[3404.84 --> 3406.04] and you can get remarried. +[3407.42 --> 3409.00] Marital intimacy is just that. +[3409.08 --> 3409.64] It's marital. +[3411.02 --> 3411.94] And only death, +[3412.20 --> 3413.26] according to Paul here, +[3413.36 --> 3416.00] can break the bonds of marriage. +[3417.30 --> 3419.22] There, the youth pastor side tangent over, +[3419.34 --> 3420.48] but that is important +[3420.48 --> 3421.82] because Paul's point +[3421.82 --> 3424.20] is that marital intimacy is forever. +[3425.30 --> 3427.38] It can only be broken by death +[3427.38 --> 3429.34] till death do us part. +[3429.34 --> 3430.74] That's why we say that at weddings. +[3432.58 --> 3433.64] And this matters +[3433.64 --> 3436.42] because only death +[3436.42 --> 3438.36] breaks the bonds of law +[3438.36 --> 3440.80] because the law doesn't apply to you +[3440.80 --> 3441.50] if you are dead. +[3443.46 --> 3446.10] Now, remember way back in Genesis +[3446.10 --> 3447.94] when Adam and Eve kind of messed up +[3447.94 --> 3448.68] and they ate the fruit +[3448.68 --> 3450.42] and then humanity fell into sin forever? +[3450.64 --> 3452.16] Well, now all of humanity +[3452.16 --> 3454.18] is bound to sin +[3454.18 --> 3455.56] and death in this world. +[3456.16 --> 3457.46] The law was made to show +[3457.46 --> 3459.30] what righteous living for God +[3459.30 --> 3460.00] would look like, +[3460.00 --> 3462.18] but it also revealed +[3462.18 --> 3464.02] how broken and depraved +[3464.02 --> 3465.86] and sinful we all actually are, +[3465.98 --> 3467.42] how bound to sin +[3467.42 --> 3469.00] we all actually are. +[3469.66 --> 3470.56] So when Paul says +[3470.56 --> 3471.94] we're bound to the law, +[3472.14 --> 3472.80] or more accurately, +[3472.94 --> 3473.98] we're bound to the sin +[3473.98 --> 3475.20] which the law reveals, +[3475.70 --> 3478.22] the only way to break the bonds +[3478.22 --> 3480.30] of the law of sin and death +[3480.30 --> 3483.08] is with death. +[3484.98 --> 3486.52] That's why even if it seems obvious +[3486.52 --> 3487.02] or silly, +[3487.12 --> 3487.80] it's important to hear +[3487.80 --> 3488.82] that death absolves you +[3488.82 --> 3490.04] from being bound to the law. +[3490.36 --> 3490.82] In marriage, +[3490.94 --> 3491.84] that means through death +[3491.84 --> 3493.46] you are able to marry again. +[3493.92 --> 3494.44] This here, +[3494.54 --> 3495.36] this text says +[3495.36 --> 3496.52] because of the law +[3496.52 --> 3498.78] which cannot deliver you +[3498.78 --> 3500.22] from sin in the flesh, +[3500.30 --> 3502.56] it cannot produce obedience +[3502.56 --> 3504.16] with you or to God. +[3504.38 --> 3505.62] The law cannot save you. +[3505.68 --> 3507.04] The law cannot justify you. +[3507.12 --> 3509.00] The law cannot sanctify you. +[3509.46 --> 3509.74] Actually, +[3509.82 --> 3510.66] because of our nature, +[3511.14 --> 3512.24] our bonds to the law +[3512.24 --> 3513.44] only lead to death. +[3513.76 --> 3514.90] And in order for that bond +[3514.90 --> 3515.62] to be broken, +[3516.34 --> 3517.74] death needs to happen. +[3520.84 --> 3521.62] Now again, +[3522.10 --> 3523.66] the law itself is not bad +[3523.66 --> 3524.88] and Paul's going to get to that +[3524.88 --> 3525.82] in our next passage. +[3525.98 --> 3527.16] And Pastor Chris, +[3527.22 --> 3527.40] sorry, +[3527.56 --> 3528.14] called him piss. +[3528.22 --> 3528.84] That's embarrassing. +[3529.30 --> 3530.94] That's online for the world to see. +[3531.74 --> 3532.40] Pastor Chris, +[3532.44 --> 3533.98] he's going to go into this +[3533.98 --> 3535.16] all next week. +[3535.46 --> 3535.72] Actually, +[3535.78 --> 3536.38] next week he gets +[3536.38 --> 3537.16] a very fun text. +[3537.22 --> 3538.04] If you know Romans at all +[3538.04 --> 3538.50] a little bit, +[3538.86 --> 3540.76] the second half of Romans 7 +[3540.76 --> 3541.68] is the whole passage +[3541.68 --> 3542.38] where Paul says, +[3543.04 --> 3543.96] for what I want to do, +[3544.00 --> 3544.52] I do not do, +[3544.58 --> 3545.62] but what I do not want to do, +[3545.66 --> 3545.94] I do. +[3546.24 --> 3547.30] And he goes on forever +[3547.30 --> 3548.60] on that tangent. +[3548.70 --> 3549.22] And it's awesome +[3549.22 --> 3550.38] and very fun to see +[3550.38 --> 3552.54] Pastor Chris talk about that. +[3553.24 --> 3554.04] But the point is, +[3554.12 --> 3555.10] the law is not bad. +[3555.20 --> 3555.50] In fact, +[3555.54 --> 3557.08] it reveals the holiness of God +[3557.08 --> 3558.00] and yet we need more +[3558.00 --> 3558.76] than the law. +[3559.46 --> 3560.66] If we relied on the law +[3560.66 --> 3561.40] to save us, +[3561.44 --> 3562.22] all of us would be hooped. +[3562.22 --> 3566.00] We all need the law-fulfilling, +[3566.28 --> 3567.50] sin-bearing substitute +[3567.50 --> 3568.48] of Jesus Christ. +[3570.14 --> 3571.26] That's what Romans 6, +[3571.32 --> 3572.28] 1 to 11 was saying +[3572.28 --> 3572.92] when we looked at it +[3572.92 --> 3573.44] eight weeks ago. +[3573.48 --> 3574.72] That's what Paul is saying +[3574.72 --> 3575.32] here today +[3575.32 --> 3576.76] through our union with Christ, +[3577.22 --> 3578.62] symbolized by being wed +[3578.62 --> 3579.80] to him in his death +[3579.80 --> 3580.54] and in his resurrection. +[3580.88 --> 3581.94] We have the power +[3581.94 --> 3582.54] of the Spirit +[3582.54 --> 3584.22] to bear fruit for God. +[3584.84 --> 3586.00] We were once united +[3586.00 --> 3586.84] to the law, +[3587.00 --> 3588.50] united to sin. +[3588.50 --> 3590.60] And the only way +[3590.60 --> 3591.92] for that union to break +[3591.92 --> 3592.96] was with death. +[3595.58 --> 3595.90] And so, +[3596.02 --> 3597.96] to the point of this text +[3597.96 --> 3598.58] and honestly, +[3598.68 --> 3600.02] to the point of all of Scripture, +[3601.02 --> 3602.66] either we have to die +[3602.66 --> 3604.32] to break that bond +[3604.32 --> 3606.96] or someone dies for us. +[3608.20 --> 3609.98] Someone dies in our place. +[3611.26 --> 3612.74] And Jesus came +[3612.74 --> 3613.92] and fulfilled that. +[3614.50 --> 3616.30] Jesus came into this world +[3616.30 --> 3618.46] and he lived a perfect life +[3618.46 --> 3619.08] to the law +[3619.08 --> 3620.22] that we should have lived, +[3620.48 --> 3621.34] a life that you and I +[3621.34 --> 3622.14] have not upheld. +[3622.42 --> 3624.00] And then in his perfection, +[3624.68 --> 3625.88] Jesus died the death +[3625.88 --> 3627.26] that you and I deserved. +[3628.38 --> 3629.42] And in that death, +[3629.60 --> 3631.10] Jesus broke the bonds +[3631.10 --> 3632.86] of the law of sin and death +[3632.86 --> 3634.48] that were holding us captive. +[3634.74 --> 3635.52] And then victoriously, +[3635.66 --> 3636.40] three days later, +[3636.48 --> 3637.60] Jesus rises again +[3637.60 --> 3639.52] from the grave, +[3639.86 --> 3641.32] victoriously defeating death +[3641.32 --> 3642.08] once and for all. +[3642.30 --> 3642.78] And then, +[3642.86 --> 3644.06] what we celebrated on Thursday, +[3644.26 --> 3645.40] Jesus ascends to heaven +[3645.40 --> 3646.92] and now he is in heaven, +[3647.30 --> 3648.22] seated at the right hand +[3648.22 --> 3648.68] of God, +[3649.30 --> 3650.80] interceding on your behalf, +[3650.84 --> 3652.04] on my behalf. +[3652.98 --> 3654.70] Because in Christ's death, +[3654.78 --> 3656.38] we also died to sin +[3656.38 --> 3658.36] and we were remarried +[3658.36 --> 3658.90] to Christ. +[3660.10 --> 3661.76] This language of being +[3661.76 --> 3662.86] the bride of Christ +[3662.86 --> 3664.08] that we hear so often, +[3664.14 --> 3664.96] that we use so often, +[3665.10 --> 3666.24] we use this all the time, +[3666.28 --> 3666.64] but have you ever +[3666.64 --> 3667.74] actually thought about it? +[3668.56 --> 3669.16] Have you ever actually +[3669.16 --> 3670.48] thought about what that means? +[3671.16 --> 3672.88] We are married to Jesus, +[3673.68 --> 3674.74] the Savior who died +[3674.74 --> 3675.24] to free you +[3675.24 --> 3676.72] from the bonds of sin. +[3677.12 --> 3677.96] And that becomes +[3677.96 --> 3678.62] the implication. +[3678.80 --> 3679.70] That is the third part +[3679.70 --> 3680.32] of this text. +[3680.42 --> 3681.32] Verses four to six +[3681.32 --> 3681.86] get to this. +[3682.54 --> 3683.78] We died to the law +[3683.78 --> 3684.82] in Jesus' death. +[3685.92 --> 3686.96] Jesus died to defeat +[3686.96 --> 3687.58] sin and death +[3687.58 --> 3688.48] and destruction +[3688.48 --> 3689.82] so that when we believe, +[3690.32 --> 3691.88] we die to the law too. +[3692.92 --> 3694.36] And now we're full of life, +[3695.36 --> 3695.84] obedience, +[3696.86 --> 3697.30] regeneration. +[3697.30 --> 3699.82] Not only that, +[3699.88 --> 3700.66] but when these bonds +[3700.66 --> 3701.22] were broken, +[3701.34 --> 3702.22] we were remarried. +[3703.08 --> 3704.90] We became the bride of Christ, +[3705.02 --> 3706.36] living in an intimate, +[3706.82 --> 3707.94] loving relationship +[3707.94 --> 3709.36] with our Savior and King. +[3709.78 --> 3710.70] Christ's death +[3710.70 --> 3711.90] has secured us. +[3712.78 --> 3713.64] He's secured us. +[3713.70 --> 3714.94] He's secured our release +[3714.94 --> 3716.40] from our union to the law +[3716.40 --> 3717.42] and allows us +[3717.42 --> 3718.74] to be married to Him now. +[3720.58 --> 3721.94] Becoming a Christian then, +[3722.50 --> 3723.46] becoming a Christian, +[3724.08 --> 3725.72] is a complete change +[3725.72 --> 3727.06] in our relationships +[3727.06 --> 3728.38] and our allegiances. +[3729.84 --> 3730.20] You see, +[3730.24 --> 3731.00] when you get married, +[3731.28 --> 3732.50] no part of your life +[3732.50 --> 3733.26] goes unchanged. +[3734.02 --> 3735.58] You no longer make decisions +[3735.58 --> 3736.80] regarding just yourself. +[3737.20 --> 3738.08] You make decisions +[3738.08 --> 3739.26] based on the relationship +[3739.26 --> 3741.02] you have with your spouse. +[3741.10 --> 3741.42] In essence, +[3741.80 --> 3742.82] you lose a little bit +[3742.82 --> 3743.48] of your autonomy. +[3743.98 --> 3745.22] You lose your freedom +[3745.22 --> 3747.24] because you are now +[3747.24 --> 3747.78] going to live +[3747.78 --> 3748.26] for the person +[3748.26 --> 3748.90] that you marry. +[3750.76 --> 3751.12] However, +[3751.60 --> 3752.98] you also gain a love +[3752.98 --> 3753.72] and an intimacy +[3753.72 --> 3755.36] that you didn't have before. +[3755.72 --> 3756.70] So while you sacrifice +[3756.70 --> 3757.44] your autonomy, +[3758.00 --> 3758.96] gain an intimacy +[3758.96 --> 3761.24] that was not experienced +[3761.24 --> 3761.78] beforehand. +[3764.30 --> 3765.06] Tim Keller, +[3765.28 --> 3766.36] who actually sadly +[3766.36 --> 3767.36] passed away this week +[3767.36 --> 3768.36] after a three-year battle +[3768.36 --> 3768.94] with cancer, +[3769.76 --> 3770.54] he had this to say +[3770.54 --> 3771.36] about this passage +[3771.36 --> 3773.12] in reference to marriage +[3773.12 --> 3774.26] but also in reference +[3774.26 --> 3774.98] to our marriage +[3774.98 --> 3775.58] with Christ. +[3776.18 --> 3776.94] Tim Keller says this, +[3777.00 --> 3777.26] he says, +[3777.60 --> 3778.70] because of this love +[3778.70 --> 3779.48] and intimacy, +[3780.18 --> 3781.86] our loss of freedom +[3781.86 --> 3782.64] is a joy, +[3783.12 --> 3783.86] not a burden. +[3783.86 --> 3785.64] In a good marriage, +[3785.72 --> 3786.44] your whole life +[3786.44 --> 3787.60] is affected and changed +[3787.60 --> 3789.26] by the wishes and desires +[3789.26 --> 3790.18] of the person you love. +[3790.38 --> 3791.42] You seek to discover +[3791.42 --> 3792.58] the wishes of your beloved +[3792.58 --> 3794.78] and are happy to make changes +[3794.78 --> 3796.64] in accord with those wishes. +[3800.24 --> 3801.68] Now we're married to Christ +[3801.68 --> 3804.04] and our whole life +[3804.04 --> 3806.02] is affected by Jesus. +[3807.30 --> 3809.12] Christ now pursues you. +[3809.12 --> 3810.84] He loves you intimately. +[3811.38 --> 3812.36] There is no area +[3812.36 --> 3813.06] of your life +[3813.06 --> 3813.82] that is untouched +[3813.82 --> 3814.60] by His grace, +[3814.88 --> 3815.68] by His mercy, +[3815.96 --> 3816.72] by His love, +[3817.44 --> 3820.30] but also by His callings. +[3821.88 --> 3823.12] Your whole life +[3823.66 --> 3824.64] is touched +[3824.64 --> 3825.76] and changed +[3825.76 --> 3826.74] by the calling +[3826.74 --> 3827.70] He has for you. +[3828.68 --> 3829.62] And when I say calling, +[3829.72 --> 3831.20] I'm not talking about +[3831.20 --> 3832.12] like the schools +[3832.12 --> 3833.24] that you need to apply for +[3833.24 --> 3833.88] or the jobs +[3833.88 --> 3834.56] you need to have +[3834.56 --> 3835.16] or the places +[3835.16 --> 3836.22] you might need to move to. +[3836.50 --> 3837.68] Those all can be things +[3837.68 --> 3838.58] that God calls you to. +[3838.58 --> 3839.12] That is true. +[3839.38 --> 3840.74] But more often than not, +[3841.42 --> 3842.88] God's calling on your life +[3842.88 --> 3843.74] is not the decisions +[3843.74 --> 3844.60] you have to make, +[3844.78 --> 3846.10] but the way in which +[3846.10 --> 3847.26] you are supposed to live. +[3848.24 --> 3850.22] The fruit that you are called to bear. +[3851.60 --> 3853.50] With our new union with Christ, +[3853.62 --> 3854.64] our bonds to sin, +[3855.10 --> 3856.90] our bonds to sin, +[3857.00 --> 3857.42] to death, +[3857.50 --> 3858.04] to destruction, +[3858.14 --> 3858.58] they're broken. +[3859.72 --> 3861.28] And we are called to live +[3861.28 --> 3862.02] for Jesus, +[3862.40 --> 3863.44] to bear His fruit. +[3863.74 --> 3864.64] Verse 4 of our text, +[3864.74 --> 3865.96] we belong to Him +[3865.96 --> 3867.80] who was raised from the dead +[3867.80 --> 3869.10] in order that we +[3869.10 --> 3870.62] might bear fruit +[3870.62 --> 3871.80] for God. +[3873.18 --> 3874.20] Obedience to Christ +[3874.20 --> 3875.04] and bearing fruit +[3875.04 --> 3876.04] for God, +[3876.10 --> 3877.42] that becomes the application +[3877.42 --> 3878.04] for today. +[3879.60 --> 3880.48] So now, +[3881.24 --> 3883.02] we don't obey the law +[3883.02 --> 3883.72] as a means +[3883.72 --> 3884.70] to gain salvation. +[3884.92 --> 3886.12] That was never going to work +[3886.12 --> 3886.74] anyways. +[3887.76 --> 3888.10] However, +[3888.20 --> 3888.84] in our union +[3888.84 --> 3889.94] with Christ, +[3890.46 --> 3891.50] we want +[3891.50 --> 3892.24] to follow +[3892.24 --> 3893.06] the law +[3893.06 --> 3894.18] because that is +[3894.18 --> 3895.58] our joyful response +[3895.58 --> 3896.56] to our groom, +[3896.70 --> 3897.38] Jesus Christ. +[3898.60 --> 3899.32] In other words, +[3899.50 --> 3900.62] we're not trying +[3900.62 --> 3901.60] to earn salvation +[3901.60 --> 3902.78] by obeying the law, +[3903.20 --> 3904.52] but by our union +[3904.52 --> 3905.20] with Christ, +[3905.34 --> 3906.36] for love of Him +[3906.36 --> 3907.46] and for His love for us, +[3907.62 --> 3908.36] we want +[3908.36 --> 3909.26] to strive +[3909.26 --> 3910.28] for righteousness +[3910.28 --> 3911.42] that obedience +[3911.42 --> 3912.46] to the law brings. +[3912.46 --> 3914.66] That concept +[3914.66 --> 3916.16] reframes everything. +[3917.90 --> 3919.00] I'll give you an example, +[3919.16 --> 3919.74] and maybe it's a bit +[3919.74 --> 3920.54] of a stereotypical +[3920.54 --> 3921.42] youth pastor example, +[3921.42 --> 3922.00] but that's fine +[3922.00 --> 3922.86] because Paul brings it up +[3922.86 --> 3923.36] and I actually +[3923.36 --> 3923.98] am a youth pastor. +[3924.98 --> 3925.42] Sometimes, +[3925.82 --> 3926.60] I hear a question +[3926.60 --> 3927.46] from a young person +[3927.46 --> 3928.30] or actually even +[3928.30 --> 3928.98] an older person +[3928.98 --> 3929.88] to be honest with you. +[3930.40 --> 3931.90] How far is too far +[3931.90 --> 3934.88] when it comes +[3934.88 --> 3935.94] to my physical relationship +[3935.94 --> 3936.58] with my boyfriend +[3936.58 --> 3937.02] or girlfriend? +[3937.20 --> 3938.38] How far is too far? +[3938.98 --> 3940.20] Like at what point +[3940.20 --> 3941.40] is it a sin? +[3942.46 --> 3943.62] How far is too far? +[3944.66 --> 3946.02] But that very question +[3946.02 --> 3948.08] is a question +[3948.08 --> 3948.92] that's framed +[3948.92 --> 3951.60] from the perspective +[3951.60 --> 3952.32] of being married +[3952.32 --> 3952.88] to the law. +[3953.94 --> 3954.96] See, we use the law +[3954.96 --> 3955.70] as a barometer +[3955.70 --> 3956.48] in that question +[3956.48 --> 3957.34] for our actions, +[3957.60 --> 3958.74] and we try to figure out +[3958.74 --> 3959.76] how far we can go +[3959.76 --> 3960.30] without actually +[3960.30 --> 3961.12] breaking something, +[3961.38 --> 3962.38] without breaking a rule. +[3962.46 --> 3962.82] We wonder, +[3963.08 --> 3963.64] at what point +[3963.64 --> 3964.70] does sin kick in +[3964.70 --> 3966.64] and the law take over +[3966.64 --> 3967.66] and am I going +[3967.66 --> 3969.50] against God's will +[3969.50 --> 3970.46] in the law +[3970.46 --> 3971.20] for your life +[3971.20 --> 3972.20] and at what point +[3972.20 --> 3973.10] does God reject me +[3973.10 --> 3973.70] for what I'm doing? +[3973.70 --> 3977.70] But we're married +[3977.70 --> 3978.58] to Christ now, +[3978.68 --> 3979.16] so that's not +[3979.16 --> 3979.86] how that works. +[3980.00 --> 3980.68] Instead of asking +[3980.68 --> 3982.12] how far is too far, +[3982.88 --> 3984.70] this reframes everything. +[3984.90 --> 3986.00] The right question is, +[3986.54 --> 3987.42] is not how far +[3987.42 --> 3987.94] is too far, +[3988.00 --> 3988.76] the right question is +[3988.76 --> 3990.42] how am I pursuing Christ +[3990.42 --> 3991.32] in this relationship? +[3992.26 --> 3993.54] How am I pursuing Christ +[3993.54 --> 3994.30] in my relationship +[3994.30 --> 3995.00] with my boyfriend +[3995.00 --> 3995.50] or girlfriend? +[3996.18 --> 3997.64] Where is Christ here? +[3998.86 --> 3999.70] See, the reframing +[4000.32 --> 4001.16] of that question +[4001.16 --> 4002.44] is going to provide you +[4002.44 --> 4003.46] with much better guidance +[4003.46 --> 4004.28] on how to move forward, +[4004.52 --> 4005.46] not just with your boyfriend +[4005.46 --> 4005.88] and girlfriend, +[4006.00 --> 4007.02] but with any relationship. +[4008.42 --> 4009.62] You have to reframe +[4009.62 --> 4010.30] the question +[4010.30 --> 4012.46] to reflect our marriage +[4012.46 --> 4013.02] to Christ, +[4013.16 --> 4014.04] not our relationship +[4014.04 --> 4014.76] to the law. +[4015.26 --> 4015.88] Now that's true +[4015.88 --> 4016.68] with the example +[4016.68 --> 4017.24] I just said +[4017.24 --> 4017.84] with your boyfriend +[4017.84 --> 4018.86] or girlfriend relationships, +[4019.10 --> 4020.22] but it covers all areas +[4020.22 --> 4021.02] of your life. +[4021.42 --> 4022.12] Instead of asking, +[4022.44 --> 4023.16] is this gossip +[4023.16 --> 4024.58] or how much can I say +[4024.58 --> 4025.40] here appropriately, +[4025.96 --> 4027.58] ask how am I honoring Christ +[4027.58 --> 4029.40] with what I'm speaking here? +[4030.22 --> 4030.88] Instead of asking, +[4031.10 --> 4032.04] is this greedy? +[4032.04 --> 4032.88] Am I being greedy? +[4033.26 --> 4035.48] Ask, how am I pursuing Christ +[4035.48 --> 4036.28] in these initiatives? +[4037.32 --> 4038.00] Instead of asking, +[4038.42 --> 4039.86] how much can I get away with? +[4040.34 --> 4041.74] Ask, how close am I +[4041.74 --> 4042.90] to Christ in this moment? +[4045.10 --> 4045.90] See, our obedience +[4045.90 --> 4046.44] to the law +[4046.44 --> 4047.22] is not something +[4047.22 --> 4048.80] we use to gauge +[4048.80 --> 4050.42] our sinometer +[4050.42 --> 4051.90] to see how far +[4051.90 --> 4052.40] we can go +[4052.40 --> 4053.26] before we cross +[4053.26 --> 4054.42] the threshold +[4054.42 --> 4055.22] of wickedness, +[4055.76 --> 4057.60] but rather, +[4058.56 --> 4059.18] our obedience +[4059.18 --> 4059.92] to the law +[4059.92 --> 4060.40] is used +[4060.40 --> 4060.76] as a way +[4060.76 --> 4061.54] to demonstrate +[4061.54 --> 4062.68] our love +[4062.68 --> 4063.50] for Jesus, +[4064.08 --> 4064.78] to show him +[4064.78 --> 4065.70] that we love him +[4065.70 --> 4067.42] and show the world +[4067.42 --> 4068.26] around us +[4068.26 --> 4069.36] that we are +[4069.36 --> 4070.38] his disciples, +[4070.52 --> 4071.14] that we are +[4071.14 --> 4071.92] his bride. +[4074.56 --> 4075.94] Now more than that though, +[4076.36 --> 4077.18] the reframing +[4077.18 --> 4078.44] of why we obey the law, +[4078.50 --> 4079.18] it should change +[4079.18 --> 4080.48] actually what we pursue +[4080.48 --> 4081.28] in this life. +[4081.28 --> 4085.40] when we start +[4085.40 --> 4086.06] living out +[4086.06 --> 4087.22] this love of Christ +[4087.22 --> 4087.90] in our lives, +[4088.06 --> 4089.88] we start pursuing him +[4089.88 --> 4090.56] and the things +[4090.56 --> 4091.52] that Jesus loves. +[4092.38 --> 4093.10] So just like +[4093.10 --> 4093.88] in your relationships +[4093.88 --> 4094.66] here with people +[4094.66 --> 4095.12] on earth, +[4095.92 --> 4096.44] and marriage +[4096.44 --> 4097.14] is a really good +[4097.14 --> 4097.86] example of this, +[4097.90 --> 4098.68] so it's a really good +[4098.68 --> 4098.98] example, +[4099.10 --> 4099.62] but you can also +[4099.62 --> 4100.42] think of your friendships +[4100.42 --> 4101.06] or your other +[4101.06 --> 4102.00] relationships as well. +[4103.26 --> 4104.70] You learn to love +[4104.70 --> 4105.42] the things +[4105.42 --> 4107.14] or pursue the things +[4107.14 --> 4108.24] that your loved ones +[4108.24 --> 4108.54] love. +[4108.54 --> 4110.06] Right? +[4110.12 --> 4110.74] So I've taken +[4110.74 --> 4111.80] to loving my cat. +[4112.00 --> 4112.82] I've never liked +[4112.82 --> 4113.70] cats in my life. +[4114.06 --> 4114.44] Honestly, +[4114.62 --> 4115.46] just never have. +[4115.64 --> 4116.68] But Nikki loves cats +[4116.68 --> 4117.70] and my daughters +[4117.70 --> 4118.40] love cats +[4118.40 --> 4119.56] and so now +[4119.56 --> 4120.40] I love our cat. +[4121.26 --> 4122.32] It's just true. +[4122.60 --> 4123.24] She also kills +[4123.24 --> 4124.08] a lot of moles +[4124.08 --> 4125.14] and a lot of mice +[4125.14 --> 4125.86] and I'm a big fan +[4125.86 --> 4126.40] of that too. +[4127.46 --> 4127.76] Also, +[4127.86 --> 4128.64] I'm reading now +[4128.64 --> 4129.48] more than I ever have +[4129.48 --> 4129.98] in my life. +[4130.44 --> 4130.94] Partly because +[4130.94 --> 4131.54] I'm in school +[4131.54 --> 4132.90] but also because +[4132.90 --> 4134.06] my wife loves to read +[4134.06 --> 4135.46] but also the two guys +[4135.46 --> 4136.18] that I work with +[4136.18 --> 4137.42] who I also love dearly +[4137.42 --> 4138.90] love reading +[4138.90 --> 4140.46] and absorbing knowledge. +[4141.10 --> 4141.78] So here I am +[4141.78 --> 4142.36] reading Keller +[4142.36 --> 4142.80] and Root +[4142.80 --> 4143.16] and Smith +[4143.16 --> 4143.58] and Taylor +[4143.58 --> 4144.60] with more regularity +[4144.60 --> 4145.40] than ever before. +[4146.30 --> 4147.16] I also watch +[4147.16 --> 4148.30] every single shark movie +[4148.30 --> 4148.86] that comes out +[4148.86 --> 4149.26] to theaters +[4149.26 --> 4150.28] because I've got friends +[4150.28 --> 4151.56] who love shark movies +[4151.56 --> 4152.50] and I'm right there +[4152.50 --> 4152.96] with them +[4152.96 --> 4153.82] in the theater +[4153.82 --> 4154.60] spending $15 +[4154.60 --> 4155.68] even if those movies +[4155.68 --> 4156.42] are absolute garbage. +[4157.72 --> 4159.10] We learn to love +[4159.10 --> 4159.64] the things +[4159.64 --> 4160.70] our loved ones love. +[4161.40 --> 4162.68] We pursue the things +[4162.68 --> 4163.72] our loved ones love. +[4165.12 --> 4166.00] With Jesus, +[4166.20 --> 4167.12] when we love him, +[4168.08 --> 4169.04] we should be pursuing +[4169.04 --> 4169.78] the things +[4169.78 --> 4170.66] pursuing the things +[4170.66 --> 4171.18] that he loves +[4171.18 --> 4172.62] pursuing the fruits +[4172.62 --> 4173.52] of the spirit. +[4173.64 --> 4174.56] That's what our text says. +[4174.90 --> 4175.90] We are bearing +[4175.90 --> 4177.54] the fruits for God. +[4178.16 --> 4178.60] This means +[4178.60 --> 4179.54] rather than treating +[4179.54 --> 4180.74] the things of this world +[4180.74 --> 4181.68] that Jesus loves +[4181.68 --> 4182.92] sort of as options +[4182.92 --> 4185.40] or like daily things +[4185.40 --> 4185.92] that we can +[4185.92 --> 4186.62] or cannot do, +[4187.30 --> 4188.18] we should be growing +[4188.18 --> 4188.76] in them. +[4188.84 --> 4190.36] We should be pursuing them. +[4190.42 --> 4191.54] We should be practicing them, +[4191.66 --> 4192.22] living them out +[4192.22 --> 4192.94] in our lives. +[4193.56 --> 4194.34] The kids right now +[4194.34 --> 4194.82] in our church, +[4195.02 --> 4196.10] they're in children's worship time. +[4196.10 --> 4196.78] They're talking about +[4196.78 --> 4197.68] the fruits of the spirit +[4197.68 --> 4198.66] and they're going to be doing that +[4198.66 --> 4199.50] for the next few weeks. +[4200.10 --> 4200.62] Those fruits, +[4200.72 --> 4201.28] they're all listed +[4201.28 --> 4202.16] in Galatians 5. +[4202.24 --> 4202.94] I'm sure some of you +[4202.94 --> 4203.38] know songs +[4203.38 --> 4204.18] that you could list them. +[4204.68 --> 4206.14] But those are perfect examples +[4206.14 --> 4207.74] of things that Jesus loves. +[4208.48 --> 4209.86] And they're perfect examples +[4209.86 --> 4211.60] of what we should be growing in +[4211.60 --> 4212.30] because of Christ, +[4212.44 --> 4212.82] our groom. +[4214.04 --> 4214.62] For example, +[4216.22 --> 4217.60] you've got decisions to make. +[4218.10 --> 4219.26] You can grow in love +[4219.26 --> 4221.92] or you can love others +[4221.92 --> 4222.60] as commodities, +[4223.12 --> 4224.08] doing away with people +[4224.08 --> 4225.44] when they become of no use to you. +[4226.34 --> 4227.60] You can grow in joy +[4227.60 --> 4229.36] or you can choose +[4229.36 --> 4230.04] to view the world +[4230.04 --> 4231.14] around you apathetically. +[4232.20 --> 4233.50] You can grow in peace +[4233.50 --> 4235.12] or you can stir up gossip +[4235.12 --> 4236.04] amongst your community. +[4236.40 --> 4237.52] You can grow in patience +[4237.52 --> 4239.52] or you can live impatiently. +[4239.70 --> 4240.80] You can grow in kindness +[4240.80 --> 4242.52] or you can dwell in ignorance. +[4243.26 --> 4244.36] You can grow in goodness +[4244.36 --> 4245.90] or you can breed disloyalty. +[4246.28 --> 4247.60] You can grow in faithfulness +[4247.60 --> 4248.74] or you can flip-flop +[4248.74 --> 4250.28] on your friends and your God. +[4250.44 --> 4251.66] You can grow in gentleness +[4251.66 --> 4253.04] or you can be abrasive +[4253.04 --> 4253.70] in the relationships +[4253.70 --> 4254.38] that you have. +[4254.58 --> 4256.44] You can grow in self-control +[4256.44 --> 4258.36] or you can do whatever you want. +[4260.00 --> 4261.36] Our marriage to Christ +[4261.36 --> 4262.94] changes everything +[4262.94 --> 4264.40] about the way we live. +[4265.46 --> 4266.96] We are called to live +[4266.96 --> 4268.34] how He wants us to live +[4268.34 --> 4271.02] because we want to please Him. +[4271.68 --> 4273.82] He wants to please us. +[4273.94 --> 4275.04] We want to please Him. +[4275.14 --> 4276.06] That's how this intimate +[4276.06 --> 4277.16] relationship works. +[4277.54 --> 4279.04] So when sin tempts us now, +[4279.42 --> 4280.16] we can remember +[4280.16 --> 4281.42] that through Christ's death +[4281.42 --> 4282.48] and resurrection, +[4283.56 --> 4284.92] we died as well +[4284.92 --> 4286.14] and were resurrected +[4286.14 --> 4287.48] into this new life. +[4288.02 --> 4288.90] We have the ability +[4288.90 --> 4290.58] to pursue our new love, +[4290.72 --> 4291.58] Jesus Christ, +[4292.02 --> 4294.10] and grow in the fruit +[4294.10 --> 4295.20] that He calls us to bear. +[4297.22 --> 4298.38] Verse 5 and 6. +[4299.38 --> 4300.34] For when we were +[4300.34 --> 4301.46] in the realm of the flesh, +[4301.58 --> 4302.56] the sinful passions +[4302.56 --> 4305.08] aroused us by the law +[4305.08 --> 4306.22] were at work in us +[4306.22 --> 4308.16] so that we bore fruit for death. +[4308.16 --> 4309.84] But now by dying +[4309.84 --> 4311.12] to what once bound us, +[4311.34 --> 4312.66] we have been released +[4312.66 --> 4313.80] from the law +[4313.80 --> 4314.70] so that we serve +[4314.70 --> 4315.30] in the new way +[4315.30 --> 4315.82] of the Spirit. +[4317.90 --> 4319.32] So please take this home +[4319.32 --> 4319.88] with you today. +[4320.82 --> 4322.06] We are now bound +[4322.06 --> 4322.88] with Christ, +[4323.12 --> 4324.58] bearing fruit for God. +[4326.00 --> 4327.60] Not for means of salvation, +[4327.80 --> 4328.90] but because we are bound +[4328.90 --> 4330.18] to Christ in a new life, +[4330.42 --> 4331.28] in a new marriage, +[4331.52 --> 4332.24] in new hope, +[4332.62 --> 4333.58] and in a new calling +[4333.58 --> 4335.10] to love what our Savior loves +[4335.10 --> 4335.78] and pursue +[4335.78 --> 4337.18] what our Savior loves. +[4337.18 --> 4337.58] And so, +[4337.74 --> 4339.04] with grateful joy +[4339.04 --> 4340.52] and intimate love +[4340.52 --> 4341.34] for our groom, +[4341.80 --> 4342.60] Christ's bride, +[4342.72 --> 4343.48] all of us, +[4344.48 --> 4345.96] we can live in this world +[4345.96 --> 4347.66] called and compelled +[4347.66 --> 4349.20] to produce the fruits +[4349.20 --> 4349.86] of the Spirit +[4349.86 --> 4351.00] which God loves +[4351.00 --> 4352.20] so much. +[4353.68 --> 4356.10] May we pursue Christ +[4356.10 --> 4357.84] always and forever. +[4358.06 --> 4358.46] Let's pray. +[4358.46 --> 4358.54] Amen. +[4362.36 --> 4363.54] Father in heaven, +[4363.54 --> 4365.60] God, +[4365.68 --> 4366.26] we are +[4366.26 --> 4369.80] unbelievably grateful +[4369.80 --> 4371.70] for your death +[4371.70 --> 4372.36] and resurrection, +[4373.10 --> 4373.22] Lord, +[4373.26 --> 4374.42] because as you died +[4374.42 --> 4375.44] to defeat sin and death, +[4375.56 --> 4377.10] we are able to die with you +[4377.10 --> 4378.00] and have been reborn. +[4378.60 --> 4380.00] And now we are not bound +[4380.00 --> 4380.74] to the law. +[4380.84 --> 4381.60] We are not bound +[4381.60 --> 4382.60] to sin anymore. +[4382.70 --> 4383.78] We are bound to you, +[4384.12 --> 4385.86] the Savior of all things. +[4386.52 --> 4386.72] And so, +[4386.80 --> 4386.94] God, +[4386.98 --> 4388.90] may we not look at the law +[4388.90 --> 4390.22] or look at the sins +[4390.22 --> 4390.72] of this world +[4390.72 --> 4391.28] as something +[4391.28 --> 4392.86] that is a checklist +[4392.86 --> 4393.98] that we are checking +[4393.98 --> 4395.18] or that you are keeping score of, +[4395.22 --> 4395.78] but rather, +[4396.20 --> 4397.74] may we look to the law +[4397.74 --> 4398.92] and see it for what it is, +[4399.30 --> 4400.38] markers of righteousness +[4400.38 --> 4402.14] for you. +[4402.90 --> 4404.44] May we live out +[4404.44 --> 4405.80] pursuing and bearing +[4405.80 --> 4407.14] the fruits of the Spirit. +[4409.06 --> 4410.86] May we show your love +[4410.86 --> 4411.96] to each other +[4411.96 --> 4414.06] and to the world around us, +[4414.72 --> 4416.54] not so that you will save us, +[4416.58 --> 4416.94] because God, +[4417.00 --> 4417.84] you've done that already, +[4418.54 --> 4420.18] but so that they will see +[4420.18 --> 4421.62] that you are king +[4421.62 --> 4424.12] and that they will see +[4424.12 --> 4426.56] that you are our groom +[4426.56 --> 4428.30] and we are your bride +[4428.30 --> 4429.04] and your disciples. +[4430.30 --> 4431.78] May that be the focal point +[4431.78 --> 4433.80] of our lives going forward. +[4433.92 --> 4434.68] In your name we pray. +[4434.88 --> 4435.08] Amen. +[4435.08 --> 4435.18] Amen. +[4435.18 --> 4435.24] Amen. +[4435.24 --> 4435.30] Amen. +[4435.30 --> 4437.24] Amen. +[4437.24 --> 4439.24] Amen. +[4439.24 --> 4439.30] Amen. +[4439.30 --> 4441.24] Amen. +[4441.24 --> 4441.30] Amen. +[4441.30 --> 4443.24] Amen. +[4443.24 --> 4445.24] Amen. +[4445.24 --> 4447.24] Amen. +[4447.24 --> 4447.30] Amen. +[4447.30 --> 4447.32] Amen. +[4447.32 --> 4447.36] Amen. +[4447.36 --> 4447.42] Amen. +[4447.42 --> 4448.36] Amen. +[4448.36 --> 4448.42] Amen. +[4448.42 --> 4449.42] Amen. +[4449.42 --> 4449.50] Amen. +[4450.18 --> 4465.32] Amen. +[4479.82 --> 4480.16] Amen. +[4480.16 --> 4492.16] to serve but to serve and gave your life that we might live +[4492.16 --> 4505.54] this is our god the servant king he calls us now to follow him +[4505.54 --> 4519.54] to bring on us as a daily offering of worship to the servant king +[4519.54 --> 4527.14] there in the garden of tears +[4527.14 --> 4534.14] my heavy load he chose to bear +[4534.14 --> 4541.14] his heart with sorrow was torn +[4541.14 --> 4548.14] yet not my will but yours he said +[4548.14 --> 4555.14] this is our god the servant king +[4555.14 --> 4562.14] he calls us now to follow him +[4562.14 --> 4577.14] to bring our lives as a daily offering of worship to the servant king +[4577.14 --> 4584.14] come see his hands and his feet +[4584.14 --> 4592.14] the scars that speak of sacrifice +[4592.14 --> 4599.14] hands that flung stars into space +[4599.14 --> 4606.14] to cruel males +[4606.14 --> 4613.14] this is our god the servant king +[4613.14 --> 4620.14] he calls us now to follow him +[4620.14 --> 4634.14] to bring our lives as a daily offering of worship to the servant king +[4634.14 --> 4641.14] so let us learn how to serve +[4641.14 --> 4648.14] and in our lives enthroned him +[4648.14 --> 4653.14] each other's needs to prepare +[4653.14 --> 4660.14] for it is christ +[4660.14 --> 4665.14] christ +[4665.14 --> 4667.14] this is our god the servant king +[4667.14 --> 4671.14] this is our god the servant king +[4671.14 --> 4675.14] he calls us now to follow him +[4675.14 --> 4690.14] to bring our lives as a daily offering of worship to the servant king +[4690.14 --> 4697.14] the servant king +[4697.14 --> 4700.14] before we go from this place +[4700.14 --> 4702.14] this place hear god's parting blessing +[4702.14 --> 4707.14] and also please know that there are people ready to pray for you today +[4707.14 --> 4709.14] they're wearing name tags that are in yellow +[4709.14 --> 4711.14] so if you need prayer today for anything +[4711.14 --> 4712.14] please seek one of them out +[4712.14 --> 4714.14] there's going to be i believe one up front and one in the back +[4714.14 --> 4717.14] and also please stick around for some refreshments +[4717.14 --> 4718.14] it's a nice day +[4718.14 --> 4719.14] come have some coffee +[4719.14 --> 4722.14] chat with your brothers and sisters in christ +[4722.14 --> 4725.14] and now hear god's blessing parting blessing +[4725.14 --> 4727.14] from numbers six +[4727.14 --> 4730.14] the lord bless you and keep you +[4730.14 --> 4734.14] the lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you +[4734.14 --> 4739.14] the lord turn his face towards you and give you his peace +[4739.14 --> 4741.14] and all god's people said +[4741.14 --> 4742.14] amen +[4755.14 --> 4764.14] my friends may you grow in grace +[4764.14 --> 4770.14] and in the knowledge of our lord and saviour +[4770.14 --> 4776.14] my friends may you grow in grace +[4776.14 --> 4781.14] and in the knowledge of our lord and saviour +[4781.14 --> 4794.14] my friends may you grow in grace +[4794.14 --> 4800.14] and in the knowledge of jesus christ +[4800.14 --> 4804.14] to god be the glory +[4804.14 --> 4815.14] now and forever +[4815.14 --> 4817.14] now and forever +[4817.14 --> 4818.14] now and forever +[4818.14 --> 4819.14] now and forever +[4819.14 --> 4821.14] now and forever +[4821.14 --> 4822.14] amen +[4822.14 --> 4823.14] to god be the glory +[4823.14 --> 4826.14] now and forever +[4826.14 --> 4827.14] amen +[4827.14 --> 4828.02] Amen. +[4830.64 --> 4837.34] My friends, may you grow in grace +[4837.34 --> 4843.18] and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior. +[4844.90 --> 4851.98] My friends, may you grow in grace +[4851.98 --> 4859.18] and in the knowledge of Jesus Christ. +[4859.18 --> 4866.24] To God be the glory, now and forever, +[4867.46 --> 4871.74] now and forever, amen. +[4873.84 --> 4880.56] To God be the glory, now and forever, +[4880.56 --> 4886.02] now and forever, amen. +[4888.32 --> 4895.28] To God be the glory, now and forever, +[4896.70 --> 4900.64] now and forever, amen. +[4900.64 --> 4910.78] To God be the glory, now and forever, +[4910.78 --> 4917.32] now and forever, amen. +[4917.32 --> 4919.32] Amen. +[4919.32 --> 4927.58] Good night. +[4927.58 --> 4957.56] Thank you. +[4957.58 --> 4987.56] Thank you. +[4987.58 --> 5017.56] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - May 7, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - May 7, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..e006f769e756a0abb693d05840d122f9fdbf8365 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - May 7, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,119 @@ +• Struggling with self-control and personal flaws +• Feeling a need for salvation and redemption +• Desiring to be in the light and shine like stars +• Acknowledging the disease of self and its consequences +• Longing for honesty and openness +• Reflecting on the struggle between darkness and light +• Citing the phrase "God's not dead" and referencing Christian themes +• Introductions to worship service +• Announcements: youth coffee, Castle Fun Park outing, carpooling details +• Call to worship from Psalm 147 +• Singing praises to God with scripture references +• Worship song "Worthy is the Lamb" and others sung in response +• Praise for God's holiness +• Reflection on the goodness of God +• Jonah's story in Nineveh +• Contrition and repentance +• Recognizing sin and brokenness +• Salvation through God's compassion and forgiveness +• The hymn "Rebuke Me Not in Anger, Lord" +• Confession of sin and guilt +• Plea for God's mercy and forgiveness +• Acknowledgement of inability to understand or escape sin +• Reference to biblical promises of salvation and mercy +• Declaration of faith in Jesus Christ as Savior +• Statement of Christian doctrine and tenets +• Hymn-like expressions of praise and thanksgiving for redemption +• Prayer and worship music +• Introduction to speaker Kim Prins from New Ground Diaconal Ministry +• Overview of New Ground: its mission, approach, and goals +• Specifics about the New Ground partnership model, including: + + Coaching and mentoring + + Asset-based community development principles + + Grants and sustainability planning +• Speaker's personal passion for New Ground and invitation to give financially +• Closing remarks and thank-yous +• Discussion about church activities and personal interests (e.g. hockey teams) +• Conversation about forgiveness, including examples from the speakers' lives +• Announcements about nominations for new elders and deacons +• Discussion of upcoming events and prayer requests for individuals in the community +• Lord's Supper announced for next Sunday +• Church family prayer: thanking God for blessings, asking for presence and guidance +• Prayers for individuals facing challenges: + + Doreen Birkenpass after surgery + + Jackie after foot surgeries + + College students traveling home + + Baby Liam's blessing + + Dick Prins and Fred Kuntz's mom after injuries + + Sai Visser's continued health + + John and Joanne battling cancer + + Those caring for aging parents + + Those mourning loved ones +• Scripture reading from Jonah 3: Nineveh's repentance and God's mercy +• The difference between saying "I'm sorry" and truly being repentant +• Jonah's story in the Bible as a model for understanding repentance and forgiveness +• The importance of genuine repentance, which involves changing one's actions and attitudes, not just apologizing with empty words +• God's mercy and compassion towards people outside of Israel, including those who are sworn enemies like Nineveh +• The contrast between Jonah's preferences and God's choosing to show mercy to others +• God's mercy is granted to his enemies +• Jonah's natural tendency to hate God and neighbor +• The power of God's word in proclaiming repentance and forgiveness +• God's word is effective in achieving His purpose, whether in repentance or judgment +• The importance of Scripture as a source for evangelism and proclamation +• The word of God became flesh through Jesus Christ +• Proclaiming the word reveals Jesus and introduces people to Him +• Preaching is effective when it reveals God through Jesus +• To preach the word, one needs to know the word, which means studying scripture +• Reading the Bible regularly leads to a deeper connection with God, improved prayer life, and increased confidence in speaking about Jesus +• In times of doubt or crisis, more of Jesus is needed, found most clearly in scripture +• God can give people answers through them, even when they don't know where it came from. +• The Holy Spirit will guide and teach believers what to say in difficult situations +• Speaking from the heart, rather than just from the mind, is essential for conveying God's truth +• A diet of God's word and an open heart are necessary to hear God's voice and know his truth +• Contradictions with Scripture indicate that a message may not be from God +• The Bible must be the ground of repentance and faith +• Jonah's obedience to God is highlighted as an example of faithful service. +• The story of Jonah and his obedience to God is presented +• Jonah's response is lackadaisical and half-hearted +• He only goes a third of the way through proclaiming in Nineveh, indicating minimal and begrudging obedience +• In contrast, the people of Nineveh believe God and repent immediately upon hearing His word +• The king of Nineveh responds with genuine sorrow and issues a decree for all to fast and repent +• Despite Jonah's ineffective proclamation, the message reaches the king and transforms his heart +• The call to fast and repentance is comprehensive, including all people and animals. +• Genuine sorrow over sin involves crying out for forgiveness and turning away from the sin. +• The king's decree in verse 8 calls on everyone to urgently ask God for forgiveness. +• Genuine repentance requires asking for forgiveness and turning away from evil ways. +• Turning away from evil is the hard part of repentance, but there is hope when God sees a change in behavior. +• God relented when He saw Nineveh's transformation, not their rituals or sacrifices. +• The contrast between Nineveh's and Jonah's repentance highlights that genuine repentance involves a change in behavior. +• The speaker describes a scenario where someone apologizes without making any effort to change their behavior. +• They argue that apologies must be backed by actions, citing examples of how "sorry" can become empty words. +• The speaker challenges listeners to consider whether their apologies are genuine and suggests asking those they apologize to if they feel the apology is meaningful. +• A Bible verse (not specified) is referenced as an example of God relenting on punishment when people turn from their evil ways. +• Destruction threatened by God due to Israelites making a golden calf +• Moses intercedes on behalf of the Israelites and convinces God not to destroy them +• Similarity between this story and Jonah, showing God's mercy is not exclusive to Israel +• God's special relationship with Israel is meant to be a means to an end (blessing of nations) +• The importance of showing God's mercy in personal relationships and forgiving others as one has been forgiven +• The speaker emphasizes that God's love should change those who know it. +• Christians should pursue justice for others even when they receive injustice. +• The Christian church doesn't need mercy or goodwill from the state or culture, but rather shows it to all. +• An example is given of early Christians during a plague in the 4th century, who showed compassion and care to those affected despite facing persecution themselves. +• Their actions were a testament to their faith and ultimately brought glory to God. +• The pagan Emperor Julian writes a letter to a high priest of Galatia, criticizing Christians for supporting pagans' poor +• Christian behavior is contrasted with the values and power structures of the secular world +• Christians are in the world but not of it, rejecting worldly values and seeking to serve and sacrifice as followers of Jesus +• A changed individual, guided by biblical principles, will transform their relationship with the world and engage in acts of justice and mercy +• Adoption as a brother and child of God +• True repentance vs superficial apologies +• The need to change one's heart and actions +• A warning against being like the Israelites who needed an enemy to prove their faith +• Living a genuinely repentant life in accordance with God's word and Spirit +• Reflection on past sin and God's love +• Declaration of faith in Christ as life and salvation +• Blessing and protection from God for those who are leaving +• Restoration of righteousness through the voice of Moses +• Call to prepare the way of the Lord +• Salvation coming from Zion, with Jesus riding on clouds +• Testimony of Jehovah's uniqueness +• Final thanks (repeated several times) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - May 7, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - May 7, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..128f59c3ea699a91cc23d36cd3c8450adc99bfb9 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - May 7, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1900 @@ +[0.00 --> 2.10] One, two, three! +[30.00 --> 33.00] I am the king of excuses. +[33.90 --> 37.40] I've got one for every selfish thing I do. +[38.90 --> 42.40] What's going on inside of me? +[43.20 --> 46.40] I despise my own behavior. +[47.40 --> 51.40] This only serves to confirm my suspicions +[52.24 --> 55.44] that I'm still a man in need of a savior. +[55.44 --> 61.14] I want to be in the light as you are in the light. +[61.44 --> 64.74] I want to shine like the stars in the heavens. +[66.14 --> 70.30] Oh, Lord, be my light and be my salvation. +[70.94 --> 73.60] Because all I want is to be in the light. +[75.04 --> 78.10] All I want is to be in the light. +[79.38 --> 83.64] The disease of self runs through my blood. +[83.64 --> 87.34] It's a cancer fatal to my soul. +[88.94 --> 93.04] Every attempt on my feet I pass fail +[93.04 --> 96.10] to bring this sadness under control. +[96.98 --> 101.44] Ooh, tell me what's going on inside of me. +[102.30 --> 105.14] I despise my own behavior. +[105.14 --> 110.64] This only serves to confirm my suspicions +[110.64 --> 114.04] that I'm still a man in need of a savior. +[114.04 --> 115.04] Oh, yeah. +[115.94 --> 120.04] I want to be in the light as you are in the light. +[120.04 --> 124.04] I want to shine like the stars in the heavens. +[125.04 --> 129.04] Oh, Lord, be my light and be my salvation. +[129.04 --> 132.64] Cause all I want is to be in the light. +[132.74 --> 133.24] Yeah. +[134.34 --> 137.14] All I want is to be in the light. +[137.24 --> 137.60] Yeah. +[138.44 --> 138.94] Ooh. +[138.94 --> 139.64] Ooh. +[139.64 --> 149.44] See? +[152.84 --> 153.28] Ooh. +[153.28 --> 159.06] Honesty becomes me +[159.06 --> 161.08] There's nothing left to lose +[161.08 --> 163.62] Our secrets that did wrong me +[163.62 --> 165.66] In your presence I defuse +[165.66 --> 167.94] But there's no position +[167.94 --> 170.04] There's reaching out no more +[170.04 --> 172.82] The thing that wants to cover me +[172.82 --> 174.42] Has been sent to the sun +[174.42 --> 176.64] Has been sent to the sun +[176.64 --> 180.82] Tell me what you're going on inside of me +[180.82 --> 184.92] I defies my own behavior +[184.92 --> 188.50] This song I search to remember +[188.50 --> 190.68] My suspicions +[190.68 --> 193.88] That I'm still in need of a senior +[193.88 --> 197.62] I want to be in the light +[197.62 --> 199.60] As you are in the light +[199.60 --> 203.24] I want to shine like the stars in the heavens +[203.24 --> 206.62] Oh, I'll be my light +[206.62 --> 208.78] And I'll be my salvation +[208.78 --> 212.06] Cause all I want is to be in the light +[212.06 --> 216.84] All I want is to be in the light +[216.84 --> 220.02] I want to be in the light +[220.02 --> 222.32] As you are in the light +[222.32 --> 225.68] I want to shine like the stars in the heavens +[225.68 --> 229.38] Oh, Lord, be my light +[229.38 --> 231.50] And be my salvation +[231.50 --> 234.78] Cause all I want is to be in the light +[234.78 --> 235.62] All I want +[235.62 --> 239.28] All I want is to be in the light +[239.28 --> 241.28] All I want, all I want +[241.28 --> 243.88] All I want is to be +[243.88 --> 247.42] In the light +[247.42 --> 275.16] What is that? +[275.16 --> 305.14] I don't want you to be. +[305.16 --> 335.14] God's not dead. +[335.16 --> 365.14] I don't want you to be. +[365.14 --> 368.46] A revolution somehow. +[370.26 --> 374.38] Now I'm lost in your freedom. +[374.38 --> 381.38] I don't want you to be. +[381.38 --> 383.70] I don't want you to be. +[383.70 --> 385.42] God's not dead. +[385.48 --> 387.04] He's surely alive. +[387.12 --> 389.40] He's living on the inside. +[389.58 --> 391.10] I'm going like a lion. +[391.44 --> 392.84] God's not dead. +[393.02 --> 393.70] He's surely alive. +[394.50 --> 396.74] He's living on the inside. +[396.94 --> 398.46] I'm going like a lion. +[398.70 --> 402.70] I'm going like a lion. +[402.70 --> 404.02] I'm going like a lion. +[406.02 --> 412.84] Let hope rise and make the darkness hide. +[413.70 --> 416.04] My faith is dead. +[416.14 --> 420.02] I need a resurrection somehow. +[420.02 --> 426.02] I know I'm lost in your freedom. +[426.02 --> 427.80] I'm going like a lion. +[427.80 --> 429.02] I'm going like a lion. +[429.02 --> 434.04] And this world I'll overcome. +[435.08 --> 436.98] God's not dead. +[437.10 --> 438.72] He's surely alive. +[438.82 --> 441.12] He's living on the inside. +[441.26 --> 442.74] I'm going like a lion. +[443.10 --> 444.54] God's not dead. +[444.70 --> 445.98] He's surely alive. +[445.98 --> 450.20] He's living on the inside, roaring like a lion +[450.20 --> 455.98] He's roaring, he's roaring, he's roaring like a lion +[455.98 --> 460.16] He's roaring, he's roaring +[460.16 --> 466.70] Let heaven roar and fire fall +[466.70 --> 473.72] Come shake the ground with the sound of revival +[473.72 --> 477.48] Let heaven roar +[477.48 --> 482.00] Good morning. +[484.72 --> 486.68] All right, I'll wait for the people in the back. It's all right. +[488.16 --> 491.90] Ooh, that was fast. Good morning. +[493.18 --> 495.36] Welcome to worship. +[495.60 --> 498.10] It's our hope and prayer today that in our gathering, +[498.48 --> 500.16] not only do you get to hang out with each other, +[500.16 --> 503.28] not only do we get to sing some amazing songs together, +[503.28 --> 506.74] but that here you will be met by Jesus. +[508.06 --> 511.80] That's our longing, that we meet Jesus together in our worship. +[512.46 --> 514.58] If you're visiting with us, my name is Chris. +[514.76 --> 516.04] I'm one of the pastors here. +[516.34 --> 518.06] It's my privilege, along with a few others, +[518.18 --> 522.22] to lead in our shared worship together today. +[522.38 --> 524.14] Before we begin, there are a couple announcements. +[524.34 --> 526.66] I'm going to invite Josh to make his way to the front. +[526.66 --> 534.34] As Josh is coming up, just a reminder that youth coffee is happening after service today. +[534.34 --> 538.88] And so that's for grade eight through high school and the leaders. +[539.14 --> 542.44] And you are going to the Porter's house for coffee. +[542.50 --> 545.76] And I want to clarify, that's not Porter's coffee shop up the road. +[545.98 --> 547.32] They're closed on Sunday. +[547.32 --> 551.18] But to Tara's house, she's back there waving. +[551.46 --> 552.88] And Kevin also knows where that is. +[552.94 --> 555.84] So if you have questions about that, talk to either one of them, +[555.96 --> 557.70] and they will get you situated. +[558.08 --> 558.32] Josh. +[559.10 --> 559.40] Hello. +[559.84 --> 560.24] Awesome. +[561.12 --> 561.30] Okay. +[561.44 --> 565.20] So just a reminder, young adults, today we are going to Castle Fun Park. +[565.36 --> 566.60] We're going to have some fun. +[567.02 --> 567.20] Woo! +[568.14 --> 572.12] We're leaving here at 630 if you want to carpool to there, +[572.12 --> 574.04] because it's Wacom Road exit. +[574.04 --> 576.18] So, yeah, that's it. +[578.30 --> 579.24] Ladies and gentlemen. +[584.34 --> 586.64] I believe that is it for Adolfsitz. +[586.72 --> 591.86] So I'm going to invite you, as you are able, to stand as we come together in our worship. +[597.28 --> 601.48] As I began, we come here to meet Jesus and to be met by him. +[601.48 --> 605.52] And we mark God's presence among us with his greeting. +[605.74 --> 608.28] And so I invite you to receive his greeting. +[609.72 --> 616.94] Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, his Son, and our Savior, +[617.38 --> 619.80] through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[620.96 --> 621.26] Amen. +[622.20 --> 626.42] I'm going to invite you, turn to those around you and welcome them into the presence of Jesus. +[626.42 --> 630.48] You can do that with a handshake or a fist bump, or however is appropriate. +[634.76 --> 638.58] Good morning. +[638.58 --> 638.60] Good morning. +[638.60 --> 661.56] Good morning. +[662.34 --> 666.04] Our call to worship this morning comes from Psalm 147. +[666.04 --> 670.28] People of God, let your eyes be opened by the Holy Spirit. +[670.82 --> 671.82] See the work of God. +[672.20 --> 673.42] Hear his word and believe. +[673.98 --> 676.76] Sing holy, holy, holy with the host of heaven. +[677.22 --> 677.94] Praise the Lord. +[678.56 --> 680.68] For it is good to sing praises to our God. +[681.02 --> 683.58] For it is pleasant and a song of praise is fitting. +[684.32 --> 686.00] The Lord builds up Jerusalem. +[686.58 --> 688.40] He gathers the outcasts of Israel. +[688.82 --> 690.20] He heals the brokenhearted. +[690.66 --> 692.00] He binds up their wounds. +[692.72 --> 694.84] He determines the numbers of the stars. +[694.84 --> 696.96] And he gives to all of them their names. +[697.56 --> 699.70] Great is our Lord and abundant in power. +[700.36 --> 702.22] His understanding is beyond measure. +[702.76 --> 704.10] The Lord lifts up the humble. +[704.58 --> 706.16] He casts the wicked to the ground. +[706.44 --> 708.96] For he is merciful and he is a just God. +[709.38 --> 710.22] Praise the Lord. +[710.22 --> 724.90] To the gloom, Ah Schenko, I bogae. +[724.90 --> 747.38] Worthy is the Lamb who was slain. +[747.38 --> 751.38] Holy, holy is He. +[751.38 --> 766.38] Sing a new song to Him who sits on Heaven's mercy seat. +[766.38 --> 775.38] Worthy is the Lamb who was slain. +[775.38 --> 780.38] Holy, holy is He. +[782.38 --> 794.38] Sing a new song to Him who sits on Heaven's mercy seat. +[794.38 --> 809.38] Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come. +[809.38 --> 816.38] With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings. +[816.38 --> 824.38] You are my everything and I will adore You. +[824.38 --> 845.38] Golden rainbows of living color. +[845.38 --> 852.38] Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder. +[852.38 --> 866.38] Blessing and honor, strength and glory and power be to You the only wise King. +[866.38 --> 881.38] Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come. +[881.38 --> 888.38] With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings. +[888.38 --> 896.38] You are my everything and I will adore You. +[896.38 --> 911.38] Filled with wonder, awe-struck wonder, at the mention of Your name. +[911.38 --> 926.38] Filled with wonder, awe-struck wonder, at the mention of Your name. +[926.38 --> 939.38] Filled with wonder, awe-struck wonder, at the mention of Your name. +[939.38 --> 951.38] Jesus, Your name is power, breath and living water, such a marvelous mystery. +[951.38 --> 968.38] Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come. +[968.38 --> 975.38] With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings. +[975.38 --> 982.38] You are my everything and I will adore You. +[982.38 --> 996.38] Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty who was and is and is and is to come. +[996.38 --> 1015.38] W handed, awe-struck wonder, He would love you for a tão special寿司- +[1015.38 --> 1018.86] literate, 1814 un Dortmund- +[1018.86 --> 1019.86] Amen. +[1048.86 --> 1049.86] Amen. +[1078.86 --> 1080.86] Amen. +[1108.86 --> 1116.20] I will sing of the goodness of God. +[1117.14 --> 1120.20] I love your voice. +[1121.10 --> 1128.50] You have led me through the fire in darkest night. +[1129.06 --> 1132.26] You are close like no other. +[1133.80 --> 1135.94] I've known you as a father. +[1135.94 --> 1140.26] I've known you as a friend. +[1140.80 --> 1146.94] I have lived in the goodness of God. +[1149.32 --> 1154.06] All my life you have been faithful. +[1156.64 --> 1163.36] All my life you have been so, so good. +[1163.36 --> 1176.58] With every breath that I am able, I will sing of the goodness of God. +[1176.58 --> 1184.58] Your goodness is running after, it's running after me. +[1185.58 --> 1191.74] Your goodness is running after, it's running after me. +[1191.74 --> 1196.08] With my life laid down, I surrender now. +[1196.32 --> 1198.48] I give you everything. +[1198.48 --> 1205.48] Your goodness is running after, it's running after me. +[1205.48 --> 1212.48] Your goodness is running after, it's running after me. +[1212.48 --> 1219.48] Your goodness is running after, it's running after me. +[1219.48 --> 1224.48] With my life laid down, I surrender now. +[1224.48 --> 1231.48] Your goodness is running after, it's running after me. +[1231.48 --> 1233.48] Your goodness is running after me. +[1233.48 --> 1234.48] It's running after me. +[1234.48 --> 1235.48] It's running after me. +[1235.48 --> 1239.48] Your goodness is running after, it's running after me. +[1239.48 --> 1241.48] Your goodness is running after, it's running after me. +[1241.48 --> 1243.48] been faithful +[1243.48 --> 1252.48] all my life you have been so so good +[1252.48 --> 1258.52] with every breath that I am able +[1258.52 --> 1266.00] I will sing of the goodness of God +[1266.00 --> 1275.44] I will sing of the goodness of God +[1275.44 --> 1285.60] During preparation for planning for this service +[1285.60 --> 1288.62] I sat with Jonah 3 and worked through the themes +[1288.62 --> 1290.64] and ideas presented by the text +[1290.64 --> 1294.16] The response by the king of Nineveh is profound +[1294.16 --> 1296.64] one of belief leading to repentance +[1296.64 --> 1298.32] Verse 6 says +[1298.32 --> 1301.54] He rose from his throne and laid aside his robe +[1301.54 --> 1303.80] covered himself with sackcloth +[1303.80 --> 1305.38] and sat in ashes +[1305.38 --> 1307.96] A king setting aside his authority +[1307.96 --> 1309.40] recognizing his guilt +[1309.40 --> 1310.78] calling out to God +[1310.78 --> 1314.32] that God might relent and turn from his fierce anger +[1314.32 --> 1317.48] As we heard from Josh last week +[1317.48 --> 1320.96] we are men and women of contradiction +[1320.96 --> 1324.30] Just as Jonah knew better +[1324.30 --> 1325.44] he still sinned +[1325.44 --> 1326.62] we still sin +[1326.62 --> 1329.08] How often do we sin +[1329.08 --> 1330.50] and don't recognize it +[1330.50 --> 1331.64] or justify it +[1331.64 --> 1333.80] and don't turn to God in repentance +[1333.80 --> 1337.04] How often do we think we are too good +[1337.04 --> 1339.40] to recognize our own sin and brokenness +[1339.40 --> 1342.20] Do we hide behind false perfection +[1342.20 --> 1345.82] or how often do we forget +[1345.82 --> 1347.98] that salvation belongs to our God +[1347.98 --> 1350.40] that God is gracious and compassionate +[1350.40 --> 1353.92] How often do we think our sin is too ugly +[1353.92 --> 1355.68] or too awful to be forgiven +[1355.68 --> 1358.22] and fall into self-loathing +[1358.22 --> 1360.16] The hymn +[1360.16 --> 1362.30] Rebuke Me Not in Anger, Lord +[1362.30 --> 1365.10] draws directly from Psalm 38 +[1365.10 --> 1367.34] which is a lament hymn +[1367.34 --> 1368.66] that I imagine is not much +[1368.66 --> 1371.06] unlike the cries of the king of Nineveh +[1371.06 --> 1372.08] a pagan king +[1372.08 --> 1373.80] crying out to the God +[1373.80 --> 1375.28] we claim to believe in +[1375.28 --> 1378.06] The version we are going to sing today +[1378.06 --> 1379.82] has a new melody +[1379.82 --> 1381.16] and brings in some language +[1381.16 --> 1382.28] from Jonah 3 +[1382.28 --> 1383.96] Notice the words +[1383.96 --> 1386.72] And let God's love cut your conscience +[1386.72 --> 1388.74] and move your heart to repentance +[1388.74 --> 1389.74] Rebuke Me Not in Anger, Lord +[1389.74 --> 1393.74] Rebuke Me Not in Anger, Lord +[1393.74 --> 1395.74] Rebuke Me Not in Anger, Lord +[1395.74 --> 1408.74] Rebuke Me Not in Anger, Lord +[1408.74 --> 1412.26] Rebuke Me Not in Anger, Lord +[1412.26 --> 1416.74] Rebuke me not in anger, Lord +[1416.74 --> 1417.74] Re World's Heroin trat yourtı用 +[1417.74 --> 1418.74] Rebuke Me Not in Anger, Lord +[1418.74 --> 1420.96] Rebuke Me Not in Anger, Lord +[1420.96 --> 1423.88] your hero's wound and bring despair +[1423.88 --> 1424.74] Rebuke Me Not in Anger, Lord +[1424.74 --> 1425.74] посмотр in details +[1425.74 --> 1427.76] my food of alcohol Bye Wимant Broadly +[1427.76 --> 1428.80] Krival II, the God of God, Lord +[1428.80 --> 1433.80] that is too much for me to bear +[1433.80 --> 1436.74] singing Laurel, the God of all world +[1436.74 --> 1438.74] friends that I dream worthy main +[1438.74 --> 1442.42] Sinful folly brought me low, +[1442.42 --> 1447.02] Bow down I groan in anguished grief, +[1447.26 --> 1451.60] I have no strength for I am crushed, +[1451.86 --> 1456.72] And spend my days with no relief. +[1458.78 --> 1461.30] You know my size, +[1461.94 --> 1465.88] And weakness my blinded eyes, +[1465.88 --> 1470.24] O Lord, my throbbing heart, +[1470.90 --> 1475.88] With nothing I cling to empty pride, +[1477.02 --> 1479.18] My sinful ways, +[1479.90 --> 1483.70] And idols I spend my days, +[1484.38 --> 1488.08] In fear, wonder, and search, +[1488.88 --> 1494.14] In longing for that which satisfies, +[1494.14 --> 1499.32] It's you, Lord, +[1499.84 --> 1504.82] My heart knows but does not understand, +[1507.00 --> 1512.50] Lord, I tear my clothes and sit here +[1512.50 --> 1518.20] In the ash of my sin. +[1521.42 --> 1526.38] My pain is ever with me, Lord, +[1526.52 --> 1530.84] For I have sinned against your laws, +[1531.04 --> 1535.22] My foes are mighty, those who hate, +[1535.22 --> 1540.40] Yet I am just as sinful God. +[1541.52 --> 1544.78] You know my size, +[1545.00 --> 1549.08] And weakness my blinded eyes, +[1549.08 --> 1553.40] O Lord, my throbbing heart, +[1553.40 --> 1559.08] With nothing I cling to empty pride, +[1559.08 --> 1562.14] My sinful ways, +[1562.14 --> 1566.60] And idols I spend my days, +[1566.60 --> 1570.94] In fear, wonder, and search, +[1570.94 --> 1576.82] In longing for that which satisfies, +[1576.82 --> 1581.94] It's you, Lord, +[1581.94 --> 1587.50] My heart knows but does not understand, +[1587.50 --> 1595.02] Lord, I tear my clothes and sit here +[1595.02 --> 1600.38] In the ash of my sin. +[1600.38 --> 1608.94] Do not forsake me, O my Lord, +[1608.94 --> 1613.58] Do not go far from me, my God, +[1613.70 --> 1616.16] Come quickly now, +[1616.30 --> 1618.46] Help me now, I pray, +[1618.84 --> 1624.98] O Lord, my Savior and my God. +[1624.98 --> 1630.80] Lift up your hearts and receive +[1630.80 --> 1632.30] The sure promise of the gospel. +[1632.96 --> 1634.62] The Lord is merciful and gracious, +[1635.34 --> 1637.70] Slow to anger and great in mercy. +[1638.36 --> 1640.08] God so loved the world that he gave +[1640.08 --> 1641.26] His only begotten Son, +[1641.70 --> 1643.28] That whoever believes in him +[1643.28 --> 1645.68] Should not perish but have everlasting life. +[1646.46 --> 1648.10] To all who believe and repent, +[1648.10 --> 1650.92] This promise is most surely given. +[1651.46 --> 1652.46] In the name of the Father, +[1652.88 --> 1654.34] The Son, and the Holy Spirit. +[1654.98 --> 1658.74] In the name of the Father, +[1658.74 --> 1661.70] The Creator of heaven and earth, +[1661.70 --> 1664.44] I believe in Jesus Christ, +[1664.78 --> 1666.60] The only Son of our world. +[1667.20 --> 1669.46] He was received by the Holy Spirit, +[1669.82 --> 1671.70] And born of the Virgin Mary. +[1672.40 --> 1674.54] He suffered under Pontius Pilate, +[1675.00 --> 1677.48] He was crucified, died, and buried. +[1678.22 --> 1679.80] He descended to the hell, +[1680.32 --> 1683.02] And on the very day he rose again from the dead. +[1683.02 --> 1685.04] He ascended to heaven, +[1685.04 --> 1687.94] And is seated at the right hand of God, +[1688.02 --> 1689.08] The Father Almighty. +[1689.74 --> 1691.88] And from there he will come to judge +[1691.88 --> 1693.30] To the living and the dead. +[1694.04 --> 1696.14] I believe in the Holy Spirit, +[1696.76 --> 1698.34] The holy Catholic Church, +[1698.92 --> 1700.34] The communion of saints, +[1700.90 --> 1702.50] The forgiveness of sins, +[1703.02 --> 1704.70] The resurrection of the body, +[1705.24 --> 1706.66] And the life everlasting. +[1706.66 --> 1709.04] Amen. +[1715.54 --> 1717.60] He's our rescuer, +[1718.28 --> 1720.92] He's our rescuer, +[1720.92 --> 1726.00] We are free from sin forevermore, +[1726.00 --> 1729.00] Oh how sweet the sound, +[1729.44 --> 1732.02] Oh how grace abounds, +[1732.02 --> 1735.94] We will praise the Lord our rescuer +[1735.94 --> 1740.56] There is good news for the captive +[1740.56 --> 1743.80] Good news for the shame +[1743.80 --> 1748.32] There is good news for the one who walked away +[1748.32 --> 1753.10] There is good news for the doubter +[1753.10 --> 1756.06] The one religion failed +[1756.06 --> 1760.98] For the good Lord has come to seek and save +[1760.98 --> 1764.12] He's our rescuer +[1764.12 --> 1767.18] He's our rescuer +[1767.18 --> 1772.38] We are free from sin forevermore +[1772.38 --> 1775.26] Oh how sweet the sound +[1775.26 --> 1778.34] Oh how grace abounds +[1778.34 --> 1782.42] We will praise the Lord our rescuer +[1782.42 --> 1787.48] He is beauty for the blind man +[1787.48 --> 1790.16] Riches for the poor +[1790.16 --> 1795.30] He is friendship for the one the world ignores +[1795.30 --> 1799.10] He is friendship for the weary +[1799.10 --> 1802.30] Rest for those who strive +[1802.30 --> 1807.30] For the good Lord is the way, the truth, the lie +[1807.30 --> 1812.44] Yes, the good Lord is the way, the truth, the lie +[1812.44 --> 1816.44] He's our rescuer +[1816.44 --> 1819.24] He's our rescuer +[1819.24 --> 1823.44] We are free from sin forevermore +[1823.44 --> 1826.58] Lord, oh how sweet the sound +[1826.58 --> 1829.58] Oh how grace abounds +[1829.58 --> 1834.58] We will praise the Lord our rescuer +[1834.58 --> 1837.84] So come and be shameless +[1837.84 --> 1840.90] Come and be fearless +[1840.90 --> 1846.38] Come to the foot of Calvary +[1846.38 --> 1849.52] There is redemption +[1849.52 --> 1850.52] There is redemption +[1850.52 --> 1853.52] For every affliction +[1853.52 --> 1858.52] Here at the foot of Calvary +[1858.52 --> 1874.66] He's our rescuer +[1874.66 --> 1886.80] He's our rescuer +[1886.80 --> 1889.80] He's our rescuer +[1889.80 --> 1890.80] He's our rescuer +[1890.80 --> 1893.80] We are free from sin forevermore +[1893.80 --> 1898.02] Oh how sweet the sound +[1898.02 --> 1901.16] Oh how grace abounds +[1901.16 --> 1905.16] We will praise the Lord our rescuer +[1905.16 --> 1910.16] We will praise the Lord our rescuer +[1910.16 --> 1910.46] We will praise the Lord our rescuer +[1928.02 --> 1938.78] Good morning. I'm a deacon here at Emanuel. My name is Brenda. +[1939.52 --> 1946.46] And our giving today is for the budget and as well as for New Ground, Diaconal Ministries. +[1946.66 --> 1951.90] And I'm going to invite Kim Prins to come up and share with us about New Ground. +[1958.02 --> 1963.22] Thanks, Kim. +[1969.58 --> 1975.36] It's my first time up on the stage and it feels pretty powerful. So thanks for this opportunity. +[1976.58 --> 1983.94] So I am the Western representative for New Ground. It's diaconal ministry. That's through the CRC church. +[1984.66 --> 1987.72] And it used to be formally known as Operation Manna. +[1988.58 --> 1994.02] So I'm going to read a little. Their website succinctly puts it up. +[1994.10 --> 1998.38] So I will read that off and then I'll tell you a little bit why I'm passionate about this ministry. +[1999.02 --> 2013.10] So New Ground, previously known as Operation Manna, offers coaching, networking, and resources to churches to address the gaps and break New Ground by starting sustainable community ministries. +[2013.10 --> 2021.94] Through the two to three year partnership, New Ground helps churches and ministries set goals and identify areas to evaluate effectiveness. +[2022.82 --> 2030.12] Proposals to New Ground must demonstrate a commitment to asset-based community development principles, +[2030.12 --> 2041.12] an approach that recognizes the strengths, gifts, talents, and resources of individuals and communities and helps community mobilize and build on these for sustainable development. +[2041.12 --> 2052.90] So what I love about New Ground is that they invite people to apply for grants and through those applicants, +[2052.90 --> 2058.24] we actually look through who's actually going into the community, assessing what the community is doing, +[2058.24 --> 2063.90] and asking the community about what they want for programs to come through. +[2064.30 --> 2070.20] Out of that, the applicants create programs based on the information that they get. +[2070.20 --> 2073.82] So it's a bottom-top approach, which is beautiful. +[2074.04 --> 2078.44] So it actually comes from those who are in the community asking for resources. +[2079.02 --> 2081.52] The other beautiful thing about it is that it's strength-based. +[2081.86 --> 2085.94] And so it goes in and it assesses what's going really well in this community. +[2086.22 --> 2087.30] What can we build off? +[2088.08 --> 2091.34] And the last part that I really love about it is that it's a coaching model. +[2091.80 --> 2099.64] So what we do is once we find somebody that we want to give a grant to, we go in and we actually coach them. +[2099.64 --> 2113.82] So our committee has about 10 members, two of which are actually youth, one of which of those youth are actually in our community here, Allison Stam. +[2114.28 --> 2115.50] She's a youth member there. +[2116.50 --> 2120.24] And, yeah, we work with those who are applying. +[2120.76 --> 2124.08] So the beauty of that is we get to coach them, we get to mentor them. +[2124.70 --> 2128.68] We have a lot of experience on our team around bottom-up approaches. +[2128.68 --> 2131.60] And so we get to ask some really great questions. +[2132.04 --> 2134.78] And then what we do is we give them a bigger grant in the first year. +[2135.08 --> 2137.24] The second year, they get a less big grant. +[2137.36 --> 2144.76] And the third year, we give an even smaller grant with the idea that hopefully these become self-sustainable without us. +[2145.10 --> 2147.16] So there's a great coaching model component to that. +[2147.80 --> 2149.24] So that's why I'm passionate about it. +[2149.24 --> 2152.40] So please feel free to give what your heart desires. +[2152.40 --> 2153.28] Thank you. +[2153.28 --> 2153.42] Thank you. +[2153.42 --> 2183.40] Thank you. +[2183.42 --> 2213.40] Thank you. +[2213.42 --> 2215.42] Thank you. +[2243.42 --> 2245.42] Thank you. +[2273.42 --> 2275.42] Thank you. +[2303.42 --> 2305.42] Thank you. +[2333.42 --> 2335.42] Thank you. +[2335.42 --> 2337.42] Thank you. +[2337.42 --> 2339.42] Thank you. +[2339.42 --> 2341.42] Thank you. +[2341.42 --> 2343.42] Thank you. +[2343.42 --> 2345.42] Thank you. +[2345.42 --> 2347.42] Thank you. +[2347.42 --> 2349.42] Good to see you. +[2349.42 --> 2351.42] Thank you. +[2351.42 --> 2353.42] Thank you. +[2353.42 --> 2356.42] That makes sense! +[2356.42 --> 2362.42] Come on up kids, come on up! +[2362.42 --> 2364.42] Come sit down! +[2364.42 --> 2367.42] Hi everyone! +[2367.42 --> 2372.42] That wasn't very loud at all. +[2372.42 --> 2374.42] Hi everyone! +[2374.42 --> 2377.42] How are you kids doing today? +[2377.42 --> 2380.42] How are you Kevin? +[2380.42 --> 2383.42] Thanks for asking Hank, I'm doing good too! +[2383.42 --> 2385.42] Why are you doing good? +[2385.42 --> 2388.42] Well, it's Sunday and we're in church. +[2388.42 --> 2389.42] I had a pretty good weekend. +[2389.42 --> 2390.42] I love being in church. +[2390.42 --> 2392.42] I love seeing these kids. +[2392.42 --> 2394.42] They're so fun! +[2394.42 --> 2397.42] I played baseball yesterday and that was fun. +[2397.42 --> 2398.42] Wow! +[2398.42 --> 2400.42] And the Oilers won last night. +[2400.42 --> 2402.42] Who are the Oilers? +[2402.42 --> 2403.42] What? +[2403.42 --> 2405.42] Who are the Oilers? +[2405.42 --> 2407.42] You don't know who the Oilers are? +[2407.42 --> 2408.42] Mm-mm. +[2408.42 --> 2410.42] Oilers are my favorite hockey team, Hank. +[2410.42 --> 2411.42] Oh! +[2411.42 --> 2413.42] I don't like the Oilers. +[2413.42 --> 2414.42] What? +[2414.42 --> 2417.42] How do you not like the Oilers? +[2417.42 --> 2418.42] I don't know. +[2418.42 --> 2420.42] Well, who's your favorite hockey team? +[2420.42 --> 2423.42] Is there a team about sticks? +[2423.42 --> 2427.42] They all have sticks, but there's no team called the sticks. +[2427.42 --> 2428.42] Hmm. +[2428.42 --> 2431.42] There's a team that has leaves on the end of sticks, the Leafs. +[2431.42 --> 2432.42] Yeah, I like them! +[2432.42 --> 2433.42] What? +[2433.42 --> 2436.42] How could you like them? +[2436.42 --> 2437.42] I don't know. +[2437.42 --> 2438.42] I just think they're cool. +[2438.42 --> 2440.42] Hank, I do not like the Leafs. +[2440.42 --> 2443.42] Well, that's okay. +[2443.42 --> 2444.42] I can like them. +[2444.42 --> 2445.42] I guess. +[2445.42 --> 2449.42] I just, I didn't think that we had different opinions on things. +[2449.42 --> 2450.42] Yeah, me neither. +[2450.42 --> 2452.42] Well, you know what? +[2452.42 --> 2453.42] I'm sorry. +[2453.42 --> 2456.42] You're allowed to like whatever team you want to like, right? +[2456.42 --> 2457.42] Yeah. +[2457.42 --> 2458.42] Well, do you forgive me for being upset? +[2458.42 --> 2459.42] Mm-hmm. +[2459.42 --> 2460.42] Mm-hmm. +[2460.42 --> 2461.42] You know what? +[2461.42 --> 2465.42] This is a good conversation because we're going to talk about what forgiveness is in children's worship time. +[2465.42 --> 2466.42] Good! +[2466.42 --> 2467.42] You need to learn it! +[2467.42 --> 2468.42] Okay, Hank. +[2468.42 --> 2469.42] Okay. +[2470.42 --> 2471.42] Simmer down. +[2471.42 --> 2472.42] We'll talk about that in children's worship time. +[2472.42 --> 2473.42] Does that sound good? +[2473.42 --> 2474.42] Mm-hmm. +[2474.42 --> 2475.42] All right. +[2475.42 --> 2477.42] Let's pray and then we'll stand up and do the blessing. +[2477.42 --> 2478.42] Okay? +[2478.42 --> 2479.42] Yeah? +[2479.42 --> 2480.42] Let's pray. +[2480.42 --> 2481.42] Dear God, thank you for this day that we could be in church. +[2481.42 --> 2486.42] Thank you that we could learn more about you and more about what it means to forgive other people, Lord. +[2486.42 --> 2492.42] Be with the adults as they stay back here and learn about Jonah and be with us as we learn about forgiveness. +[2492.42 --> 2495.42] Help us grow closer to you and to each other in this time. +[2495.42 --> 2496.42] In your name. +[2496.42 --> 2497.42] Amen. +[2497.42 --> 2498.42] All right. +[2498.42 --> 2499.42] Let's stand up. +[2501.42 --> 2502.42] Do you remember what we're going to say? +[2502.42 --> 2503.42] We're going to say, the Lord be with you. +[2503.42 --> 2504.42] Okay? +[2504.42 --> 2505.42] We're going to say that to the church. +[2505.42 --> 2506.42] Are you ready? +[2506.42 --> 2508.42] The Lord be with you. +[2516.42 --> 2531.42] Good morning. +[2531.42 --> 2533.42] My name is Darrell. +[2533.42 --> 2535.42] I'm one of the elders here. +[2535.42 --> 2538.42] Thank you, Pastor Chris, for the very detailed council notes. +[2538.42 --> 2541.42] So we have some announcements. +[2541.42 --> 2547.42] This is the time of the year where we have nominated and will be affirming and drawing lots for new elders and deacons. +[2547.42 --> 2553.42] So finishing their terms of service is Glenn Nort and Emo Smid. +[2553.42 --> 2557.42] And we're thankful to God for these individuals and their faithful service. +[2557.42 --> 2564.42] Council is pleased to present to you following people who have been nominated and approved for Office of Elder, Admin Elder and Deacon. +[2564.42 --> 2570.42] So we have for Admin Elder, Clary Kluesterhoff, Paul Kuhl and Steve Verkike. +[2570.42 --> 2574.42] And we have an addition from the e-bulletin for Deacon. +[2574.42 --> 2577.42] And so we have Carolyn Spohr and Mike Prins. +[2577.42 --> 2586.42] So the next steps are that if you have any concerns with these candidates, please talk to your district elder or to Pastor Chris. +[2586.42 --> 2591.42] And also, next thing we'll be doing is following our worship service on May 14th. +[2591.42 --> 2594.42] We'll be voting for affirming the slate of nominees. +[2594.42 --> 2597.42] And then once they're affirmed, we'll draw lots. +[2597.42 --> 2599.42] And that'll be on May 21st. +[2599.42 --> 2602.42] And then installation will be on May 28th. +[2602.42 --> 2607.42] So a couple other notes for prayer today is Doreen Birkenpass has returned home. +[2607.42 --> 2611.42] And she is recovering well from her surgery for putting in a pacemaker. +[2611.42 --> 2612.42] So we're thankful for that. +[2612.42 --> 2616.42] And we're also having Lord's Supper next Sunday. +[2616.42 --> 2621.42] Let's join together in our church family prayer. +[2621.42 --> 2630.42] Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you as a community of believers, lifting our prayers to you. +[2630.42 --> 2634.42] Thank you that we can gather here together to worship you. +[2634.42 --> 2640.42] With gratitude and praise, we come before you, acknowledging your faithfulness and goodness in our lives. +[2640.42 --> 2642.42] You are the source of all blessings. +[2642.42 --> 2645.42] And we thank you for your unwavering love and provision. +[2645.42 --> 2652.42] We ask for your presence and guidance for those who are facing challenges, knowing that you are a God of compassion and love. +[2652.42 --> 2657.42] We pray for Doreen Birkenpass as she recovers from surgery. +[2657.42 --> 2660.42] May she feel your strength and peace during this time. +[2660.42 --> 2665.42] We also lift up Jackie, Alvin Loss' mom, who underwent surgery on both feet. +[2665.42 --> 2671.42] We thank you for guiding the hands of the medical professionals and ask for your healing touch upon her. +[2671.42 --> 2677.42] Give her patience and endurance as she faces a lengthy recovery in the hospital. +[2677.42 --> 2680.42] We pray for college and university students traveling back home. +[2680.42 --> 2684.42] We thank you for the opportunity for families to be reunited. +[2684.42 --> 2688.42] We thank you for the gift of baby Liam, welcomed into the Alkma home. +[2688.42 --> 2692.42] We ask for your blessings upon him as they love and care for him. +[2692.42 --> 2697.42] We also pray for Dick Prins and Fred Kuntz's mom, who have suffered injuries. +[2697.42 --> 2702.42] We ask for your healing touch upon them and for comfort as they navigate the challenges of their recovery. +[2702.42 --> 2708.42] We thank you for the positive progress in Sai Visser's treatments. +[2708.42 --> 2712.42] We ask for continued health, strength and resilience for Sai and Greta. +[2712.42 --> 2716.42] May they continue to feel the love and support of their church family. +[2716.42 --> 2720.42] We lift up John and Joanne and John continues facing his battle with cancer. +[2720.42 --> 2724.42] May they find solace and strength in their faith, trusting in you. +[2724.42 --> 2730.42] We pray for those who are caring for their aging parents. +[2730.42 --> 2734.42] We ask for grace to be upon them, giving them patience, compassion and strength. +[2734.42 --> 2737.42] We also remember those who mourn the loss of loved ones. +[2737.42 --> 2742.42] We ask for your comfort and peace to be upon them, knowing that you are the God of all comfort. +[2742.42 --> 2745.42] Pray for those who are broken and hurting. +[2745.42 --> 2753.42] Whatever their struggles may be, may they feel your presence, comfort as they navigate their struggles. +[2753.42 --> 2757.42] God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. +[2757.42 --> 2763.42] Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea. +[2763.42 --> 2770.42] May these words bring comfort and peace to those who are facing challenges and remind us of our unwavering love and protection. +[2770.42 --> 2777.42] Thank you, Lord, for those who allow their names to stand for elder and deacon, and for those who discerned the decision as well. +[2777.42 --> 2781.42] We pray for your wisdom and guidance for those serving in these roles and leading our congregation. +[2781.42 --> 2786.42] May they be a blessing to our community, and may we continue to support and encourage them. +[2786.42 --> 2794.42] Please be with Pastor Chris as he gives us your word this morning, and may you open our hearts to hear and apply your words to our lives. +[2794.42 --> 2797.42] In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. +[2800.42 --> 2829.42] This morning we're going to continue in our close reading of the book of Jonah. +[2829.42 --> 2833.42] And so we're going to read this morning from Jonah 3. +[2833.42 --> 2838.42] So I invite you, if you have a Bible in your hands, whether it's one that you can open and flip the pages of, +[2838.42 --> 2844.42] or one that you can turn on and swipe the pages of, to have that in front of you in Jonah 3, +[2844.42 --> 2848.42] as we will be going back pretty regularly this morning. +[2848.42 --> 2855.42] It will be on the screen behind me the first time we go through, but then you will be left with it in your hands. +[2855.42 --> 2861.42] I'm going to read from Jonah 3 as we begin. +[2861.42 --> 2866.42] Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time. +[2866.42 --> 2872.42] Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you. +[2872.42 --> 2877.42] Jonah obeyed the word of the Lord and went to Nineveh. +[2877.42 --> 2882.42] Now, Nineveh was a very large city. It took three days to go through it. +[2882.42 --> 2887.42] When Jonah began going a day's journey into the city, proclaiming, +[2887.42 --> 2892.42] For 40 days, 40 days more, and Nineveh will be overthrown. +[2892.42 --> 2895.42] The Nineveh believed God. +[2895.42 --> 2902.42] A fast was proclaimed, and all of them, from the greatest to the least, put on sackcloth. +[2902.42 --> 2910.42] When Jonah's warning reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne, took off his royal robes, +[2910.42 --> 2916.42] covered himself with sackcloth, and sat down in the dust. +[2916.42 --> 2921.42] This is the proclamation he issued in Nineveh. +[2921.42 --> 2929.42] By the decree of the king and his nobles, do not let people or animals, herds or flocks, taste anything. +[2929.42 --> 2936.42] Do not let them eat or drink, but let people and animals be covered with sackcloth. +[2936.42 --> 2942.42] Let everyone call urgently on God. Let them give up their evil ways and their violence. +[2942.42 --> 2952.42] Who knows? God may yet relent with compassion, and with compassion turn from his fierce anger so that we will not perish. +[2952.42 --> 2958.42] When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, +[2958.42 --> 2964.42] he relented and did not bring on them the destruction that he had threatened. +[2964.42 --> 2976.42] This is the word of the Lord. +[2976.42 --> 2986.42] Now, I'm not as funny as Pastor Kevin, nor am I particularly committed to one hockey team over against another, +[2986.42 --> 2994.42] and I will forgive him for that, but he is talking with the youth right now about forgiveness. +[2994.42 --> 3005.42] And as Sarah alluded to earlier in our service, the text that we are going to read is about repentance, an important aspect of forgiveness. +[3005.42 --> 3013.42] And part of repentance is how we say, I'm sorry. +[3013.42 --> 3020.42] Now, some of us have gotten really good at saying, I'm sorry. +[3020.42 --> 3024.42] Most of us are husbands. +[3024.42 --> 3031.42] Now, I'm going to have to apologize after church to my wife for that comment. +[3031.42 --> 3041.42] Many of us have gotten really good at saying the words, I'm sorry, but not actually being repentant. +[3041.42 --> 3051.42] I heard a story this week from someone who I will leave their name out, but there was a situation that happened in their church, +[3051.42 --> 3062.42] and something, a situation occurred, some words were said, and this person left feeling really hurt by the words that were said. +[3062.42 --> 3065.42] That's never happened in our church, right? +[3065.42 --> 3070.42] Again, let's be honest, it has, right? We all struggle with this. +[3070.42 --> 3081.42] The person who said the offensive words found out that their words hurt someone, and they reached out, and they said, I'm sorry that you felt hurt. +[3081.42 --> 3083.42] Now, did you hear that? +[3083.42 --> 3086.42] Right? I'm sorry you felt hurt. +[3086.42 --> 3089.42] I'm not sorry I said something hurtful. +[3089.42 --> 3091.42] I'm sorry you felt hurt. +[3091.42 --> 3092.42] That's not a real apology. +[3092.42 --> 3095.42] That's not real repentance. +[3095.42 --> 3096.42] Right? +[3096.42 --> 3101.42] This, if you are a parent, and we'll come back to this, you know this, right? +[3101.42 --> 3104.42] You ask your kid to do something, they don't do it, and you say, come on! +[3104.42 --> 3106.42] And they go, I'm sorry. +[3106.42 --> 3110.42] And then they keep on not doing the thing you've asked them to do. +[3110.42 --> 3111.42] Right? +[3111.42 --> 3117.42] Repentance, real repentance requires a change. +[3117.42 --> 3136.42] Now, I believe, and what I hope we will see from Jonah 3, is that there is a parallel to our experience of repentance and forgiveness from God, and in relationship to God, and our living out repentance and forgiveness with each other. +[3136.42 --> 3144.42] And so what we see and experience from and with God becomes, for us, the model of experience for each other. +[3144.42 --> 3165.42] And so what I hope we will see this morning, our big idea, the theme that we're going to live under, is that only the word of God leads to genuine repentance that includes both saying, I'm sorry, and changing your actions and attitudes. +[3165.42 --> 3172.42] So we'll need the word of God, and then we'll need to say, I'm sorry, and then we'll need to do something about it. +[3172.42 --> 3178.42] That's Jonah 3. +[3178.42 --> 3185.42] Now, a reminder for those of you who weren't here or are new to this story. +[3185.42 --> 3195.42] A giant storm had risen up after Jonah had been called by God to go, and he fled and got on a ship and sailed to Tarshish. +[3195.42 --> 3206.42] A giant storm had come up, and Jonah was thrown overboard by the mariners, and he spent three days and three nights inside of a great fish. +[3206.42 --> 3215.42] After that, after he's spit out on the dry land, and this is what Josh looked at last week, that time in the fish and his prayer. +[3215.42 --> 3225.42] After that, Jonah hears again the call from the Lord to go to Nineveh, Israel's sworn enemy, and to preach to them. +[3225.42 --> 3234.42] In verse 2, the call is very similar to the one that was spoken in chapter 1. +[3234.42 --> 3240.42] In chapter 1, if you flip your page over, you can see God says to Jonah, +[3240.42 --> 3247.08] Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it because its wickedness has come up before me. +[3247.84 --> 3250.42] But in chapter 3, God says, +[3251.42 --> 3257.30] Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you. +[3257.30 --> 3260.06] Now, those differences are important. +[3260.88 --> 3266.88] The explicit reference to the wickedness of Nineveh has been dropped. +[3268.22 --> 3273.58] And I suggest that's probably in light of the overt disobedience of Jonah. +[3274.72 --> 3282.80] Jonah's wickedness is now on par and being highlighted for us more than that of the Ninevites. +[3282.80 --> 3296.04] Because remember, part of the contrast that's being shown in this book is about how people outside of Israel are also going to receive God's mercy. +[3296.98 --> 3303.14] We put it this way before, that God's choosing is bigger than Jonah's preferences. +[3303.14 --> 3325.30] Now, in this call, it seems like Jonah has less and less freedom or less and less trust from God in the particulars of the message that he is to proclaim. +[3325.60 --> 3325.74] Right? +[3325.74 --> 3330.98] In the first chapter, he's told to preach against the wickedness. +[3331.08 --> 3337.42] And then in the third, where we read, he's told to proclaim the message that the Lord gives him. +[3338.74 --> 3340.22] Now, this is really our foundation. +[3340.36 --> 3342.84] So, I'm going to just make three points on this. +[3343.84 --> 3345.32] I want you to hear that. +[3345.70 --> 3350.62] First, God knows Jonah's heart. +[3350.62 --> 3351.62] Right? +[3351.62 --> 3352.62] Right? +[3352.70 --> 3357.12] God knows and can see into the depths of Jonah's being. +[3357.88 --> 3364.52] And he knows that left to himself, Jonah probably isn't going to go into Nineveh and speak a word of mercy. +[3366.00 --> 3366.60] Right? +[3366.66 --> 3370.58] Or the intent behind what Jonah says isn't going to be repentance. +[3371.22 --> 3372.94] He's hoping for their destruction. +[3372.94 --> 3381.08] God knows Jonah's heart, but God wants his own heart, God's own heart, to be revealed. +[3382.40 --> 3382.52] Right? +[3382.58 --> 3392.50] And the point of this message to the Ninevites, right, is to show that God is slow to anger and abounding in love. +[3392.58 --> 3394.84] That God is gracious and compassionate. +[3394.84 --> 3399.52] The message of Jonah is that God will have mercy on whom he has mercy. +[3399.52 --> 3403.22] And Jonah doesn't like that message. +[3403.88 --> 3405.88] At least, not for his enemies. +[3406.52 --> 3406.62] Right? +[3406.70 --> 3409.16] Jonah would prefer calamity and destruction. +[3410.18 --> 3411.98] But that's exactly the point. +[3413.04 --> 3413.14] Right? +[3413.24 --> 3416.36] God's mercy is granted to his enemies. +[3416.80 --> 3423.20] And Jonah may not like it, but like Josh said so perfectly last week, he needs that same message. +[3423.68 --> 3428.36] Jonah needs that same message because he, like all of us, apart from God's intervening, +[3428.36 --> 3432.62] has a natural tendency, the catechism says, to hate God and to hate neighbor. +[3433.26 --> 3433.38] Right? +[3433.42 --> 3436.62] In his heart, Jonah is an enemy of God. +[3437.20 --> 3438.64] And we too, right? +[3438.68 --> 3440.24] We need this message. +[3441.42 --> 3443.92] Romans 5, verse 10 says, +[3443.92 --> 3450.56] For if, while we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his son, +[3450.56 --> 3456.62] how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life? +[3457.96 --> 3460.08] God's mercy is for his enemies. +[3460.74 --> 3463.32] That's what's so amazing about grace. +[3463.68 --> 3463.80] Right? +[3463.84 --> 3468.16] That grace and mercy, they take an enemy and they make it a friend. +[3469.44 --> 3473.78] Grace and mercy takes an enemy and makes it a brother or a sister. +[3473.78 --> 3481.80] Grace from God, mercy from God, takes an enemy and makes it an heir of God and co-heirs with Christ. +[3481.92 --> 3484.34] And we all need that message. +[3486.20 --> 3490.44] That's something worth worshiping over. +[3490.56 --> 3494.92] That's something worth celebrating as we hear and receive from God. +[3494.92 --> 3501.72] And God wants to make sure that that is what's going on in Jonah's proclamation. +[3502.30 --> 3505.20] The second thing, then, on this point, +[3506.54 --> 3511.64] is that God wants us to see the power of his word. +[3512.54 --> 3513.56] God says to Jonah, +[3513.98 --> 3518.14] Go and proclaim the message I give you. +[3519.00 --> 3521.54] And then immediately in the next verse, it says, +[3521.96 --> 3524.54] Jonah obeyed the word of the Lord. +[3524.92 --> 3528.26] And then in verse 5, if your Bibles are open, you can see it. +[3528.32 --> 3528.82] It says, +[3529.10 --> 3531.40] The Ninevites believed God. +[3533.46 --> 3542.04] God is working and active in the world through his word. +[3543.26 --> 3547.56] The cause of repentance is God's word. +[3547.78 --> 3552.00] And whether it concludes in repentance and God's mercy, +[3552.00 --> 3554.96] or it concludes, like in some other cases, +[3555.40 --> 3557.40] in obstinance and God's judgment, +[3557.84 --> 3561.24] what we see is that God's word is effective. +[3563.08 --> 3566.44] One of my favorite passages in all of Scripture is Isaiah 55. +[3567.32 --> 3570.14] The last couple verses in Isaiah 55, +[3570.14 --> 3571.54] verse 10 and 11, they say, +[3571.54 --> 3575.40] As the rain and the snow come down from heaven +[3575.40 --> 3578.28] and do not return to it without watering the earth +[3578.28 --> 3581.52] and making it bud and flourish so that it yields seed for the sower +[3581.52 --> 3582.54] and bread for the eater, +[3583.16 --> 3586.86] so is my word that goes out from my mouth. +[3587.32 --> 3588.96] It will not return to me empty, +[3589.32 --> 3591.92] but will accomplish what I desire +[3591.92 --> 3595.80] and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. +[3596.96 --> 3600.20] God's word is living and active. +[3600.76 --> 3603.40] God's word is his revelation of himself. +[3603.90 --> 3606.48] And by the working of the Holy Spirit in you, +[3606.62 --> 3610.36] God uses his word to accomplish his will, +[3610.52 --> 3612.58] to accomplish what he desires, +[3612.76 --> 3616.58] to achieve the purposes for which he sends it out. +[3616.58 --> 3620.42] And that purpose may be the forgiving of sins, +[3620.58 --> 3622.44] may be the repentance of nations, +[3622.62 --> 3626.14] or that purpose may be his word of judgment over them, +[3626.22 --> 3629.28] but his word is always effective. +[3633.80 --> 3637.38] People will often ask me questions +[3637.38 --> 3640.26] and they'll talk to me about, you know, +[3640.30 --> 3642.26] conversations that they have with their friends +[3642.26 --> 3643.54] or their co-workers, +[3643.54 --> 3646.50] and like in missional sort of settings. +[3646.58 --> 3646.86] Right? +[3646.92 --> 3648.86] In evangelistic kind of settings. +[3648.98 --> 3651.76] Like, what if I don't have the right words? +[3651.94 --> 3653.16] What am I supposed to say? +[3654.16 --> 3655.20] To which I just want to say, +[3655.80 --> 3656.16] Scripture! +[3657.42 --> 3659.64] Like you have God's word in front of you. +[3659.74 --> 3660.66] Open God's word. +[3661.04 --> 3662.14] Read Scripture together. +[3662.82 --> 3663.00] Right? +[3663.02 --> 3665.28] It's God's word that transforms hearts +[3665.28 --> 3666.72] and minds and lives. +[3666.90 --> 3667.86] It's God's gospel. +[3668.04 --> 3669.84] It's the proclamation of Jesus Christ +[3669.84 --> 3671.58] that turns hearts of stones +[3671.58 --> 3673.52] into hearts of flesh. +[3673.52 --> 3675.90] And so, preach the word in season +[3675.90 --> 3677.02] and out of season, +[3677.02 --> 3678.22] like Paul says to Timothy. +[3678.58 --> 3681.72] Always be prepared to preach the gospel. +[3682.70 --> 3684.16] And then as you are preaching, +[3684.40 --> 3687.14] remember that the word took on flesh. +[3688.30 --> 3688.44] Right? +[3688.46 --> 3690.26] That like Peter says to Jesus, +[3690.66 --> 3692.12] that you, Lord Jesus, +[3692.24 --> 3694.50] have the words of eternal life. +[3695.26 --> 3695.40] Right? +[3695.44 --> 3697.16] When we proclaim the word, +[3697.48 --> 3700.06] when we speak the word to people, +[3700.06 --> 3702.80] all we are doing is revealing Jesus. +[3704.14 --> 3705.44] All we are trying to do +[3705.44 --> 3707.96] is introduce people to Jesus. +[3709.14 --> 3711.46] In all your conversations then, +[3711.76 --> 3713.68] right, the word will be effective +[3713.68 --> 3717.72] when used to reveal God through Jesus. +[3719.40 --> 3722.02] And then one last thing on this point, +[3722.12 --> 3722.88] this same point here. +[3723.88 --> 3726.12] In order to preach the word, +[3726.12 --> 3729.66] you need to know the word. +[3732.20 --> 3735.92] If Jesus has the words of eternal life, +[3736.22 --> 3737.74] if Jesus is the word +[3737.74 --> 3739.74] that has taken on flesh, +[3739.84 --> 3741.16] if all of scripture, +[3741.70 --> 3742.98] the law and the prophets, +[3743.18 --> 3744.44] point to Jesus, +[3744.64 --> 3747.36] and our job is to reveal Jesus, +[3748.14 --> 3749.46] how much more then +[3749.46 --> 3752.04] should you and I be in the word? +[3752.04 --> 3754.96] And let me be clear, +[3755.06 --> 3756.82] I don't say this to guilt you +[3756.82 --> 3758.44] into reading the Bible more, +[3758.96 --> 3760.20] because that's not going to be effective. +[3760.40 --> 3762.50] Guilt doesn't motivate in that kind of way. +[3763.10 --> 3764.72] But what I hope happens +[3764.72 --> 3765.94] is that you are inspired +[3765.94 --> 3768.12] to read the Bible more. +[3769.10 --> 3771.14] Because if you read the Bible more, +[3771.22 --> 3772.76] your closeness to God +[3772.76 --> 3774.50] will just be magnified and grown. +[3775.22 --> 3776.86] If you read the Bible more, +[3776.94 --> 3778.86] your prayer life will be deepened +[3778.86 --> 3781.06] as you take on the words of scripture +[3781.06 --> 3782.60] in your own prayers. +[3784.02 --> 3784.22] Right? +[3784.26 --> 3785.76] If you read the Bible more, +[3785.86 --> 3787.98] your ability to talk to Jesus +[3787.98 --> 3789.16] with some confidence +[3789.16 --> 3790.52] and some conviction +[3790.52 --> 3791.52] will be heightened. +[3794.06 --> 3795.38] If you are right now +[3795.38 --> 3798.00] experiencing a crisis of faith, +[3798.08 --> 3799.16] if you are right now +[3799.16 --> 3801.18] struggling in the midst of doubt, +[3801.54 --> 3803.92] you don't need more Christian podcasts +[3803.92 --> 3805.48] or more Christian books. +[3805.68 --> 3807.02] You need more of the word. +[3808.50 --> 3809.68] And don't get me wrong, +[3809.78 --> 3810.78] Josh, I saw that face. +[3810.78 --> 3812.26] I love Christian podcasts. +[3813.22 --> 3814.90] And I love Christian books. +[3815.60 --> 3815.80] Right? +[3815.84 --> 3817.38] I listen to and I read a lot. +[3818.76 --> 3820.18] But what I need +[3820.18 --> 3821.66] in those moments of doubt +[3821.66 --> 3823.00] and of trial and of crisis, +[3823.42 --> 3824.56] in my heart of hearts, +[3824.64 --> 3826.08] what I need is more of Jesus. +[3827.08 --> 3828.42] And I find him +[3828.42 --> 3829.70] most clearly +[3829.70 --> 3831.80] on the pages of God's revelation +[3831.80 --> 3832.42] to the world. +[3833.30 --> 3834.58] Now all of those other things +[3834.58 --> 3835.66] are good supplements +[3835.66 --> 3837.32] to what needs to be +[3837.32 --> 3838.74] a diet filled +[3838.74 --> 3840.40] with the word of God. +[3842.48 --> 3842.92] Lastly, +[3843.12 --> 3844.64] on this first point, +[3844.70 --> 3845.18] number three, +[3845.88 --> 3846.76] from verse two +[3846.76 --> 3847.76] on the Lord +[3847.76 --> 3849.00] giving Jonah a message. +[3850.46 --> 3852.18] God gives Jonah a message. +[3854.28 --> 3855.70] Now have you ever had it, right, +[3855.76 --> 3857.18] where you're talking to someone, +[3857.26 --> 3858.78] you're in one of those conversations, +[3858.78 --> 3860.76] and they ask you a question +[3860.76 --> 3861.44] and somehow +[3861.44 --> 3863.20] you give them an answer +[3863.20 --> 3864.26] that you don't know +[3864.26 --> 3865.00] where it came from +[3865.00 --> 3866.10] and it's beautiful +[3866.10 --> 3867.08] and it's compelling +[3867.08 --> 3867.76] and +[3867.76 --> 3870.56] that's God +[3870.56 --> 3871.84] giving you the words. +[3871.94 --> 3872.44] That's God +[3872.44 --> 3873.26] being faithful +[3873.26 --> 3874.70] to his promise. +[3875.22 --> 3875.62] Right? +[3875.72 --> 3876.50] Jesus says +[3876.50 --> 3877.22] this same thing +[3877.22 --> 3877.98] to his disciples +[3877.98 --> 3879.14] in Luke 12. +[3879.30 --> 3879.68] He says, +[3879.68 --> 3881.30] when you are brought +[3881.30 --> 3882.54] before synagogues, +[3882.66 --> 3882.96] rulers, +[3883.24 --> 3883.92] and authorities, +[3884.36 --> 3885.00] or friends, +[3885.18 --> 3885.92] or colleagues, +[3886.10 --> 3886.84] or the like, +[3886.96 --> 3887.92] or your children, +[3888.08 --> 3888.80] or your parents, +[3888.90 --> 3889.76] whatever that is, +[3889.82 --> 3890.50] when you are brought +[3890.50 --> 3891.26] in front of people, +[3891.44 --> 3892.26] do not worry +[3892.26 --> 3892.94] about how you will +[3892.94 --> 3893.66] defend yourselves +[3893.66 --> 3894.58] or what you will say +[3894.58 --> 3896.24] for the Holy Spirit +[3896.24 --> 3897.04] will teach you +[3897.04 --> 3897.96] at that time +[3897.96 --> 3899.86] what you should say. +[3901.60 --> 3902.08] Now, +[3902.60 --> 3904.32] don't hear +[3904.32 --> 3905.10] what I'm not saying. +[3905.50 --> 3905.62] Right? +[3905.68 --> 3906.72] This doesn't give you +[3906.72 --> 3907.32] a license +[3907.32 --> 3908.82] to say whatever crazy +[3908.82 --> 3910.18] or ludicrous thing +[3910.18 --> 3911.50] comes to your mind +[3911.50 --> 3911.98] when you're having +[3911.98 --> 3912.54] conversations +[3912.54 --> 3913.74] with your friends. +[3914.54 --> 3915.46] That's how heresies +[3915.46 --> 3915.86] are born. +[3917.00 --> 3918.36] But if your life +[3918.36 --> 3919.24] is seasoned +[3919.24 --> 3921.22] with a well-fed +[3921.22 --> 3923.00] diet of the word, +[3923.10 --> 3923.78] if your heart +[3923.78 --> 3924.38] is open +[3924.38 --> 3925.26] to the spirit, +[3925.38 --> 3925.98] you will hear +[3925.98 --> 3926.58] God's voice +[3926.58 --> 3927.82] as he speaks to you +[3927.82 --> 3929.06] through his word +[3929.06 --> 3929.98] and he will +[3929.98 --> 3931.72] plant in your mind +[3931.72 --> 3932.46] that idea +[3932.46 --> 3933.38] that can grow +[3933.38 --> 3935.86] into his truth. +[3937.44 --> 3937.80] And that, +[3938.10 --> 3938.54] my friends, +[3938.54 --> 3940.32] is how you know +[3940.32 --> 3941.78] that what you say +[3941.78 --> 3942.72] is actually +[3942.72 --> 3944.06] from the Lord +[3944.06 --> 3945.68] because it's tested +[3945.68 --> 3946.82] against the Scriptures. +[3948.32 --> 3948.44] Right? +[3948.50 --> 3949.78] God will never +[3949.78 --> 3951.02] contradict himself. +[3952.22 --> 3952.90] He can't. +[3953.16 --> 3953.96] It is contrary +[3953.96 --> 3955.48] to his being +[3955.48 --> 3956.40] to do so. +[3957.10 --> 3957.46] And so, +[3957.52 --> 3958.58] his revelation +[3958.58 --> 3960.40] to another +[3960.40 --> 3961.68] through you +[3961.68 --> 3962.86] will always +[3962.86 --> 3964.32] be in line +[3964.32 --> 3965.64] with his revelation +[3965.64 --> 3966.94] through his word. +[3966.94 --> 3969.38] God doesn't +[3969.38 --> 3970.54] contradict himself. +[3971.72 --> 3972.72] And so, +[3972.86 --> 3974.14] as you speak, +[3975.14 --> 3976.18] be seasoned +[3976.18 --> 3977.02] with the word +[3977.02 --> 3977.82] so that you +[3977.82 --> 3978.62] don't turn God +[3978.62 --> 3979.56] into a contradiction. +[3983.28 --> 3984.54] We need +[3984.54 --> 3986.16] the word of God +[3986.16 --> 3987.26] as the ground +[3987.26 --> 3988.22] of our repentance. +[3988.46 --> 3989.62] That's the first step. +[3989.72 --> 3990.12] Let's go back +[3990.12 --> 3990.62] to the story. +[3992.22 --> 3993.10] Jonah hears +[3993.10 --> 3994.38] the call of God +[3994.38 --> 3995.68] and he obeys. +[3996.28 --> 3996.96] And we're told +[3996.96 --> 3998.12] that Nineveh +[3998.12 --> 3999.10] is a large city +[3999.10 --> 4000.58] taking some three days +[4000.58 --> 4001.36] to walk through it. +[4001.40 --> 4002.18] And then we're told +[4002.18 --> 4003.50] in verse 4, +[4004.28 --> 4005.00] Jonah began +[4005.00 --> 4005.58] by going +[4005.58 --> 4006.56] a day's journey +[4006.56 --> 4007.38] into the city +[4007.38 --> 4008.52] proclaiming. +[4009.84 --> 4011.12] What we're not told +[4011.12 --> 4011.96] is if he went +[4011.96 --> 4012.48] any further. +[4013.90 --> 4014.42] Right? +[4014.42 --> 4014.82] We don't know +[4014.82 --> 4015.42] how much +[4015.42 --> 4016.68] more he +[4016.68 --> 4017.36] proclaimed +[4017.36 --> 4018.30] that message +[4018.30 --> 4019.36] or how +[4019.36 --> 4020.26] comprehensive +[4020.26 --> 4021.02] he was. +[4021.22 --> 4021.68] We don't know +[4021.68 --> 4022.18] how hard +[4022.18 --> 4022.82] he tried +[4022.82 --> 4023.52] in his act +[4023.52 --> 4024.48] of obedience. +[4024.74 --> 4025.14] In fact, +[4025.86 --> 4026.72] what seems clear, +[4026.86 --> 4027.46] especially if you +[4027.46 --> 4028.38] read this +[4028.38 --> 4028.90] in the Hebrew +[4028.90 --> 4029.46] structure, +[4029.98 --> 4030.50] is that +[4030.50 --> 4031.66] Jonah's response, +[4031.82 --> 4032.38] his obedience, +[4032.38 --> 4033.12] is pretty +[4033.12 --> 4034.30] lackadaisical +[4034.30 --> 4035.14] and half-hearted. +[4036.18 --> 4036.64] Like, +[4036.66 --> 4037.20] he doesn't really +[4037.20 --> 4038.16] want to continue +[4038.16 --> 4039.44] his proclaiming. +[4039.96 --> 4040.56] The city +[4040.56 --> 4041.68] is large, +[4041.88 --> 4042.10] right? +[4042.12 --> 4042.48] It would take +[4042.48 --> 4043.30] three days to get +[4043.30 --> 4044.24] through, we are told, +[4044.42 --> 4045.72] and we only hear +[4045.72 --> 4046.92] Jonah going a third +[4046.92 --> 4047.66] of the way through. +[4049.02 --> 4049.72] His obedience +[4049.72 --> 4050.48] is minimal +[4050.48 --> 4051.60] and probably +[4051.60 --> 4052.42] begrudging. +[4053.86 --> 4054.58] And yet, +[4055.12 --> 4055.86] what does it say? +[4056.32 --> 4057.14] The Ninevites +[4057.14 --> 4059.02] believed God. +[4060.14 --> 4061.38] And their response +[4061.38 --> 4062.30] to the word of God +[4062.30 --> 4063.04] coming to them +[4063.04 --> 4064.20] is in direct +[4064.20 --> 4064.78] contrast +[4064.78 --> 4066.26] to Jonah's response. +[4067.02 --> 4067.56] Where Jonah +[4067.56 --> 4068.26] ran away +[4068.26 --> 4069.10] and then only +[4069.10 --> 4069.86] begrudgingly +[4069.86 --> 4070.30] obeyed, +[4070.38 --> 4071.04] the Ninevites +[4071.04 --> 4072.24] believed God +[4072.24 --> 4072.64] and then they +[4072.64 --> 4073.70] proclaim a fast +[4073.70 --> 4075.34] for all of them +[4075.34 --> 4076.00] from the greatest +[4076.00 --> 4076.86] to the least, +[4077.18 --> 4077.30] right? +[4077.30 --> 4078.58] They put on sackcloth. +[4078.94 --> 4079.92] They respond +[4079.92 --> 4080.76] with repentance. +[4081.50 --> 4082.58] They experience +[4082.58 --> 4083.62] what we can only +[4083.62 --> 4084.24] conclude +[4084.24 --> 4085.64] is genuine +[4085.64 --> 4086.50] sorrow +[4086.50 --> 4087.80] in hearing +[4087.80 --> 4088.64] the word of God. +[4089.10 --> 4089.88] And it's not just +[4089.88 --> 4090.26] the people +[4090.26 --> 4090.88] at the bottom, +[4092.18 --> 4092.40] right? +[4092.44 --> 4093.18] Not just the bottom +[4093.18 --> 4094.10] of the social hierarchy, +[4094.10 --> 4094.86] but it's all the way +[4094.86 --> 4095.52] up to the top. +[4095.66 --> 4096.32] Verse 6 says, +[4096.70 --> 4097.68] when Jonah's warning +[4097.68 --> 4098.72] reached the king +[4098.72 --> 4099.72] of Nineveh, +[4099.84 --> 4101.28] he rose from his throne, +[4101.42 --> 4102.54] took off his royal robes, +[4102.54 --> 4103.22] covered himself +[4103.22 --> 4103.94] with sackcloth, +[4104.14 --> 4105.08] and sat down +[4105.08 --> 4106.16] in the dust. +[4107.36 --> 4107.88] Now notice, +[4108.04 --> 4108.30] again, +[4108.42 --> 4108.56] there, +[4108.66 --> 4108.82] right, +[4109.24 --> 4111.08] that Jonah's warning +[4111.08 --> 4112.38] reached the king +[4112.38 --> 4112.88] of Nineveh. +[4113.28 --> 4114.22] It's very passive +[4114.22 --> 4115.20] on Jonah's part. +[4115.90 --> 4116.28] This, again, +[4116.40 --> 4117.28] speaks to the fact +[4117.28 --> 4119.26] that he's lacklustrally +[4119.26 --> 4121.08] living out his call. +[4121.18 --> 4121.76] His obedience +[4121.76 --> 4123.34] is only half-hearted. +[4123.48 --> 4124.40] He didn't get the message +[4124.40 --> 4124.96] to the king. +[4125.12 --> 4125.90] He didn't proclaim +[4125.90 --> 4126.72] the message to him. +[4126.94 --> 4127.76] His message only +[4127.76 --> 4128.66] reached the king. +[4129.48 --> 4130.40] But still, +[4130.88 --> 4131.98] the word of the Lord +[4131.98 --> 4133.32] is effective. +[4134.40 --> 4134.50] Right? +[4134.54 --> 4135.26] The king's heart +[4135.26 --> 4136.30] is transformed +[4136.30 --> 4137.58] by what he hears. +[4137.76 --> 4138.86] And he issues a decree +[4138.86 --> 4140.28] that not only he +[4140.28 --> 4140.98] or the people, +[4141.08 --> 4142.40] but even the animals, +[4142.84 --> 4143.00] right, +[4143.06 --> 4143.60] the herds +[4143.60 --> 4144.50] and the flocks +[4144.50 --> 4145.62] are called to fast. +[4145.72 --> 4147.24] This is very strange +[4147.24 --> 4148.48] in the rest of Scripture. +[4149.74 --> 4149.92] Right? +[4149.96 --> 4150.90] That all the people +[4150.90 --> 4152.02] and all the animals +[4152.02 --> 4153.42] are covered with sackcloth, +[4153.48 --> 4153.98] I think, +[4154.18 --> 4154.90] is to show +[4154.90 --> 4155.84] that this repentance +[4155.84 --> 4158.12] is utter and comprehensive. +[4158.64 --> 4160.00] It applies to everyone +[4160.00 --> 4161.40] that the whole city, +[4162.22 --> 4163.24] not just the people, +[4163.34 --> 4164.78] but even like the industry, +[4165.28 --> 4165.42] right, +[4165.46 --> 4166.30] even the things +[4166.30 --> 4167.02] that they do, +[4167.20 --> 4168.76] the whole city +[4168.76 --> 4171.06] is turning towards God. +[4173.66 --> 4175.72] This is what genuine sorrow +[4175.72 --> 4177.10] over sin +[4177.10 --> 4178.46] and genuine repentance +[4178.46 --> 4180.04] looks like. +[4180.66 --> 4182.16] Not only do you cry out +[4182.16 --> 4182.78] in forgiveness +[4182.78 --> 4184.24] and say, +[4184.40 --> 4184.92] I'm sorry, +[4185.76 --> 4186.74] but you turn away +[4186.74 --> 4187.38] from the sin. +[4188.84 --> 4189.88] The king's decree +[4189.88 --> 4192.26] said in verse 8, +[4192.46 --> 4193.56] let everyone call +[4193.56 --> 4194.66] urgently on God. +[4194.80 --> 4195.28] Cry out, +[4195.42 --> 4195.98] I'm sorry. +[4196.92 --> 4197.52] God's calling. +[4199.74 --> 4200.94] Let everyone call +[4200.94 --> 4202.08] urgently on God. +[4202.36 --> 4203.06] And then, +[4203.30 --> 4204.50] we respond, +[4205.16 --> 4205.88] let them give up +[4205.88 --> 4206.76] their evil ways +[4206.76 --> 4208.04] and their violence. +[4209.46 --> 4210.52] Genuine repentance +[4210.52 --> 4211.48] requires +[4211.48 --> 4212.82] that we ask +[4212.82 --> 4213.48] for forgiveness, +[4213.74 --> 4214.70] but also +[4214.70 --> 4216.00] that we turn away +[4216.00 --> 4216.74] from the thing +[4216.74 --> 4217.44] that we need +[4217.44 --> 4218.48] to be forgiven for. +[4218.68 --> 4219.92] And that turning away +[4219.92 --> 4220.66] is really +[4220.66 --> 4221.94] the hard part +[4221.94 --> 4222.76] of repentance. +[4224.64 --> 4225.86] But there's hope +[4225.86 --> 4227.02] for us +[4227.02 --> 4228.06] in this. +[4228.96 --> 4229.44] Verse 10, +[4230.02 --> 4231.40] when God saw +[4231.40 --> 4232.24] what they did +[4232.24 --> 4233.02] and how they turned +[4233.02 --> 4234.10] from their evil ways, +[4234.52 --> 4235.36] he relented. +[4237.36 --> 4238.90] God saw what they did +[4238.90 --> 4240.34] and how they turned +[4240.34 --> 4241.88] from their evil ways +[4241.88 --> 4243.46] and so he relented. +[4245.08 --> 4245.78] It's not +[4245.78 --> 4247.54] that their rituals +[4247.54 --> 4249.58] convinced God +[4249.58 --> 4250.74] to offer +[4250.74 --> 4251.78] his forgiveness, +[4252.28 --> 4254.10] but their ethical +[4254.10 --> 4255.00] transformation, +[4255.24 --> 4255.74] their change +[4255.74 --> 4256.70] of behavior, +[4257.50 --> 4257.76] right, +[4257.82 --> 4258.72] that caught his attention, +[4258.80 --> 4259.10] that showed +[4259.10 --> 4260.14] that it was real. +[4261.10 --> 4261.74] And that's where +[4261.74 --> 4262.70] the contrast +[4262.70 --> 4264.72] between Nineveh +[4264.72 --> 4265.76] and Jonah +[4265.76 --> 4267.10] is highlighted. +[4267.10 --> 4268.16] Right? +[4268.26 --> 4269.42] The Ninevites' +[4270.12 --> 4270.62] repentance +[4270.62 --> 4272.14] extends to +[4272.14 --> 4273.30] the attitudes +[4273.30 --> 4274.46] and actions +[4274.46 --> 4275.58] of all the people +[4275.58 --> 4276.50] from the bottom +[4276.50 --> 4277.28] to the top. +[4278.28 --> 4279.18] Jonah's repentance +[4279.18 --> 4280.38] is focused +[4280.38 --> 4282.00] on the rituals, +[4282.38 --> 4283.52] on the sacrifices +[4283.52 --> 4284.72] and the vows +[4284.72 --> 4286.06] that he will make. +[4286.14 --> 4286.68] We saw that +[4286.68 --> 4288.28] in chapter 2. +[4289.50 --> 4290.58] Genuine repentance +[4290.58 --> 4291.90] leads to +[4291.90 --> 4293.42] and requires +[4293.42 --> 4294.50] a change +[4294.50 --> 4295.08] of behavior. +[4295.08 --> 4295.60] behavior. +[4295.84 --> 4296.34] No amount +[4296.34 --> 4296.96] of saying +[4296.96 --> 4297.66] I'm sorry +[4297.66 --> 4298.24] or even +[4298.24 --> 4298.66] praying +[4298.66 --> 4299.16] the right +[4299.16 --> 4299.68] prayers +[4299.68 --> 4300.64] will do it. +[4300.74 --> 4301.06] You've got +[4301.06 --> 4301.46] to turn +[4301.46 --> 4301.94] away +[4301.94 --> 4302.72] from the +[4302.72 --> 4303.18] behavior. +[4304.80 --> 4305.50] And so, +[4305.68 --> 4306.44] we've made +[4306.44 --> 4307.16] this point already. +[4307.28 --> 4307.70] Let's say +[4307.70 --> 4308.14] that you're +[4308.14 --> 4308.82] a young kid, +[4309.66 --> 4309.90] right, +[4309.94 --> 4310.78] and your parents +[4310.78 --> 4311.52] ask you +[4311.52 --> 4311.98] to go +[4311.98 --> 4312.98] clean your room +[4312.98 --> 4314.48] and you say, +[4314.62 --> 4314.74] yeah, +[4314.78 --> 4315.02] mom, +[4315.24 --> 4316.32] I'll go do it. +[4317.28 --> 4318.18] An hour later, +[4318.28 --> 4319.16] dad checks in +[4319.16 --> 4320.04] and he says, +[4320.42 --> 4320.90] come on, +[4320.94 --> 4321.18] dude, +[4321.30 --> 4322.06] you said you'd +[4322.06 --> 4322.46] clean it. +[4322.46 --> 4323.76] It looks worse +[4323.76 --> 4324.52] than when you +[4324.52 --> 4324.94] went in here +[4324.94 --> 4325.58] an hour ago. +[4326.12 --> 4327.30] And then you say, +[4327.60 --> 4328.46] I'm sorry. +[4329.78 --> 4330.58] But you make +[4330.58 --> 4330.94] no move +[4330.94 --> 4331.62] to start cleaning. +[4333.30 --> 4334.58] In that moment, +[4335.14 --> 4335.82] your sorry +[4335.82 --> 4336.82] doesn't mean +[4336.82 --> 4337.36] a whole lot. +[4338.44 --> 4339.56] It's just words. +[4341.76 --> 4342.34] Now, +[4342.52 --> 4344.34] that's an easy +[4344.34 --> 4345.22] example, +[4345.42 --> 4345.78] but really, +[4345.88 --> 4346.82] we can zoom out +[4346.82 --> 4347.92] and we can apply +[4347.92 --> 4349.48] this to anything. +[4349.48 --> 4351.50] There are so +[4351.50 --> 4352.18] many circumstances +[4352.18 --> 4352.92] in your own life +[4352.92 --> 4353.40] and in your own +[4353.40 --> 4353.86] relationships +[4353.86 --> 4354.42] where you can be +[4354.42 --> 4354.62] like, +[4354.88 --> 4355.14] hmm, +[4355.38 --> 4356.18] I wonder +[4356.18 --> 4356.88] if I'm +[4356.88 --> 4357.36] genuinely +[4357.36 --> 4358.54] sorry. +[4359.94 --> 4360.66] And actually, +[4360.82 --> 4361.12] I'm going to +[4361.12 --> 4361.54] challenge you, +[4361.66 --> 4363.52] if you really +[4363.52 --> 4364.04] wonder +[4364.04 --> 4364.96] whether or not +[4364.96 --> 4365.68] your sorry +[4365.68 --> 4366.88] means anything, +[4367.84 --> 4368.82] ask the people +[4368.82 --> 4369.72] you say sorry +[4369.72 --> 4370.00] to. +[4371.64 --> 4372.48] I dare you. +[4374.08 --> 4374.94] Ask if they +[4374.94 --> 4375.96] feel like +[4375.96 --> 4376.82] your sorry +[4376.82 --> 4377.96] means something. +[4379.48 --> 4380.18] Now, +[4380.20 --> 4380.54] that might be +[4380.54 --> 4381.14] terrifying, +[4381.58 --> 4383.10] but if you're +[4383.10 --> 4383.72] willing to take +[4383.72 --> 4384.38] the risk, +[4384.74 --> 4385.52] you will find +[4385.52 --> 4386.76] out very quickly +[4386.76 --> 4388.94] if people +[4388.94 --> 4389.92] experience +[4389.92 --> 4391.10] your apologies, +[4391.58 --> 4392.44] your sorry, +[4392.84 --> 4393.66] as connected +[4393.66 --> 4394.64] to genuine +[4394.64 --> 4395.60] repentance, +[4396.78 --> 4397.52] that it's connected +[4397.52 --> 4398.26] to a genuine +[4398.26 --> 4399.90] change of behavior. +[4401.32 --> 4402.38] But again, +[4402.64 --> 4403.92] there's good news +[4403.92 --> 4404.64] for us +[4404.64 --> 4405.40] here. +[4406.32 --> 4406.80] Verse 10 +[4406.80 --> 4407.34] continues, +[4407.34 --> 4408.46] that when God +[4408.46 --> 4409.74] saw what they +[4409.74 --> 4410.48] did and how +[4410.48 --> 4411.12] they turned +[4411.12 --> 4411.66] from their +[4411.66 --> 4412.42] evil ways, +[4412.78 --> 4413.52] God relented +[4413.52 --> 4414.62] and did not +[4414.62 --> 4415.52] bring on them +[4415.52 --> 4416.30] the destruction +[4416.30 --> 4417.56] he had +[4417.56 --> 4418.22] threatened. +[4419.38 --> 4420.40] God relented +[4420.40 --> 4421.40] and did not +[4421.40 --> 4421.98] bring on them +[4421.98 --> 4422.64] the destruction +[4422.64 --> 4423.82] that he had +[4423.82 --> 4424.12] threatened. +[4425.26 --> 4426.06] This is an +[4426.06 --> 4427.00] amazing parallel. +[4427.76 --> 4429.04] In Exodus 32, +[4429.94 --> 4430.88] you read a story +[4430.88 --> 4431.88] about the Israelites. +[4432.06 --> 4432.84] They have come +[4432.84 --> 4433.44] out of Egypt, +[4433.96 --> 4435.06] they have crossed +[4435.06 --> 4435.74] the Red Sea, +[4435.74 --> 4436.34] they have come +[4436.34 --> 4437.38] to Mount Sinai, +[4437.54 --> 4438.70] Moses has gone +[4438.70 --> 4439.56] up and he spent +[4439.56 --> 4441.36] 40 days with God, +[4441.42 --> 4442.04] he has received +[4442.04 --> 4442.90] the Ten Commandments +[4442.90 --> 4443.54] and while Moses +[4443.54 --> 4444.16] is up there, +[4444.50 --> 4444.98] the Israelites +[4444.98 --> 4445.98] make a golden +[4445.98 --> 4446.64] calf. +[4447.38 --> 4448.32] They make an idol +[4448.32 --> 4448.94] for themselves +[4448.94 --> 4449.96] and they worship. +[4450.40 --> 4451.40] Moses comes down +[4451.40 --> 4452.28] and he sees that +[4452.28 --> 4453.00] and he smashes +[4453.00 --> 4453.62] the tablets +[4453.62 --> 4455.26] and God promises +[4455.26 --> 4456.36] to destroy +[4456.36 --> 4457.08] the Israelites. +[4457.62 --> 4458.04] So Moses, +[4458.22 --> 4459.00] back up the mountain, +[4459.14 --> 4459.72] he goes and he +[4459.72 --> 4461.12] intercedes on behalf +[4461.12 --> 4462.28] of the Israelites +[4462.28 --> 4462.54] saying, +[4462.66 --> 4463.24] please Lord, +[4463.50 --> 4464.02] what would the +[4464.02 --> 4464.74] Egyptians think +[4464.74 --> 4465.42] if you killed them? +[4465.52 --> 4466.40] Moses goes up +[4466.40 --> 4467.74] and in Exodus 32, +[4467.98 --> 4468.56] verse 14, +[4468.64 --> 4469.14] and we'll see it +[4469.14 --> 4469.56] on the screen +[4469.56 --> 4470.48] in contrast, +[4471.14 --> 4471.64] it says, +[4472.60 --> 4473.66] the Lord relented +[4473.66 --> 4475.08] and did not bring +[4475.08 --> 4475.84] on his people +[4475.84 --> 4476.64] the destruction +[4476.64 --> 4478.38] he had threatened. +[4481.26 --> 4482.22] You better believe +[4482.22 --> 4482.66] that the author +[4482.66 --> 4483.14] of Jonah +[4483.14 --> 4484.78] has in mind +[4484.78 --> 4485.76] the author +[4485.76 --> 4486.68] of Exodus 32 +[4486.68 --> 4487.68] when he says this. +[4488.44 --> 4489.84] The almost exact +[4489.84 --> 4490.70] similarity +[4490.70 --> 4492.48] between these two texts +[4492.48 --> 4493.68] shows to us, +[4493.76 --> 4494.72] reminds us again, +[4494.74 --> 4496.46] that Yahweh's mercy +[4496.46 --> 4497.98] is not exclusively +[4497.98 --> 4499.54] for Israel. +[4501.10 --> 4501.76] One person +[4501.76 --> 4502.58] that I read this week +[4502.58 --> 4503.24] put it this way, +[4503.94 --> 4504.34] he said, +[4504.78 --> 4505.46] God's special +[4505.46 --> 4506.08] relationship +[4506.08 --> 4506.82] with Israel +[4506.82 --> 4507.98] is not an end +[4507.98 --> 4508.86] in and of itself, +[4509.16 --> 4509.98] but a means +[4509.98 --> 4510.76] to an end, +[4511.08 --> 4511.76] the blessing +[4511.76 --> 4513.10] of nations. +[4514.18 --> 4514.68] And if you want, +[4514.74 --> 4515.12] you can go +[4515.12 --> 4515.52] and read +[4515.52 --> 4516.54] Genesis 12, +[4517.02 --> 4518.18] really only the +[4518.18 --> 4518.78] first three verses +[4518.78 --> 4519.30] and you will see +[4519.30 --> 4520.32] this point made. +[4520.32 --> 4522.14] And now, +[4522.90 --> 4524.40] the same continues +[4524.40 --> 4525.30] to be true +[4525.30 --> 4526.22] for you +[4526.22 --> 4526.94] and for me. +[4528.34 --> 4529.28] If we know +[4529.28 --> 4530.28] God's mercy, +[4530.96 --> 4531.90] we should show +[4531.90 --> 4532.68] God's mercy. +[4534.18 --> 4535.52] Jesus taught us +[4535.52 --> 4536.16] to pray, +[4536.56 --> 4536.76] saying, +[4536.92 --> 4538.66] forgive our sins +[4538.66 --> 4539.72] as we forgive +[4539.72 --> 4540.82] those who sin +[4540.82 --> 4541.50] against us. +[4541.66 --> 4542.90] If you are forgiven +[4542.90 --> 4543.74] by God, +[4543.98 --> 4544.86] it's so that you +[4544.86 --> 4545.44] will forgive +[4545.44 --> 4546.60] others around you. +[4546.60 --> 4548.62] over and over +[4548.62 --> 4549.54] and over again, +[4549.66 --> 4550.38] you can see +[4550.38 --> 4551.18] in the Bible +[4551.18 --> 4551.88] that this point +[4551.88 --> 4552.70] is being made, +[4552.76 --> 4553.70] that if you know +[4553.70 --> 4554.78] God's love, +[4554.96 --> 4555.94] if you are changed +[4555.94 --> 4557.04] by God's love, +[4557.18 --> 4558.12] then that love +[4558.12 --> 4559.54] needs to change you. +[4561.08 --> 4561.84] Every night, +[4561.96 --> 4563.06] I pray with my kids +[4563.06 --> 4563.80] when they are in bed, +[4564.48 --> 4565.18] and we pray, +[4565.60 --> 4565.86] God, +[4566.02 --> 4567.04] help us know +[4567.04 --> 4568.80] your love more +[4568.80 --> 4569.64] and help us +[4569.64 --> 4570.36] to live +[4570.36 --> 4571.62] that love +[4571.62 --> 4572.38] tomorrow. +[4573.80 --> 4574.60] When you are +[4574.60 --> 4576.00] in God's love, +[4576.60 --> 4577.84] you should love +[4577.84 --> 4579.80] like God loves. +[4581.24 --> 4581.52] And so, +[4581.58 --> 4582.54] the Christian church +[4582.54 --> 4583.76] should pursue +[4583.76 --> 4585.40] justice for others +[4585.40 --> 4587.10] even when she +[4587.10 --> 4588.54] receives injustice +[4588.54 --> 4589.86] from others. +[4591.06 --> 4592.14] The Christian church +[4592.14 --> 4592.80] doesn't need +[4592.80 --> 4593.32] the mercy +[4593.32 --> 4594.16] and the goodwill +[4594.16 --> 4595.00] of the state +[4595.00 --> 4596.24] or of the culture, +[4596.44 --> 4597.60] but we should +[4597.60 --> 4598.90] show mercy +[4598.90 --> 4600.02] and goodwill +[4600.02 --> 4600.98] to all that we meet. +[4604.12 --> 4604.90] Let me give you +[4604.90 --> 4605.46] an example. +[4605.46 --> 4607.16] This is an old one. +[4607.26 --> 4608.68] It's from the 4th century. +[4609.64 --> 4610.48] In the 4th century, +[4610.58 --> 4611.34] there was a plague +[4611.34 --> 4612.76] that rolled through +[4612.76 --> 4614.10] parts of the +[4614.10 --> 4615.36] Roman Empire. +[4616.60 --> 4617.54] Many of the wealthy +[4617.54 --> 4619.12] and free citizens +[4619.12 --> 4620.94] fled from the cities +[4620.94 --> 4622.46] to their country homes, +[4622.52 --> 4624.76] to the less populated areas, +[4624.90 --> 4625.76] because the plague +[4625.76 --> 4626.78] wasn't spreading as quickly +[4626.78 --> 4627.62] in those regions, +[4627.96 --> 4628.34] obviously. +[4629.48 --> 4629.62] Now, +[4629.68 --> 4630.42] Eusebius, +[4630.58 --> 4631.62] who's a Christian +[4631.62 --> 4632.62] historian +[4632.62 --> 4633.60] from that time, +[4634.38 --> 4636.12] he would go on +[4636.12 --> 4637.36] to become a leader +[4637.36 --> 4638.30] in the Christian church, +[4639.18 --> 4640.70] he notes that there +[4640.70 --> 4642.04] is one group of people +[4642.04 --> 4643.14] that stayed behind. +[4644.60 --> 4645.20] Christians. +[4646.36 --> 4647.62] He even writes +[4647.62 --> 4649.40] that even as Christians +[4649.40 --> 4650.36] were being persecuted +[4650.36 --> 4651.00] and killed +[4651.00 --> 4651.70] for their beliefs, +[4651.86 --> 4653.28] Christians were being told +[4653.28 --> 4654.94] to offer sacrifices +[4654.94 --> 4655.68] to idols +[4655.68 --> 4657.46] and to offer sacrifices +[4657.46 --> 4658.22] to the emperor. +[4658.22 --> 4659.14] they were being told +[4659.14 --> 4661.24] by way of identifying them +[4661.24 --> 4662.98] to deny the name of Jesus, +[4663.16 --> 4664.02] and if they didn't, +[4664.28 --> 4665.20] then they would be killed. +[4665.66 --> 4667.30] Even as this is happening, +[4667.66 --> 4668.58] Eusebius writes, +[4668.84 --> 4669.80] and you'll see this on screen, +[4670.24 --> 4670.78] for they, +[4671.14 --> 4671.60] Christians, +[4672.14 --> 4673.30] alone in the face +[4673.30 --> 4674.10] of such ills, +[4674.36 --> 4675.50] showed their sympathy +[4675.50 --> 4676.58] and humanity +[4676.58 --> 4677.58] every day. +[4678.24 --> 4679.60] They cared for +[4679.60 --> 4680.80] and buried the dead, +[4681.28 --> 4681.80] for there were +[4681.80 --> 4682.58] countless numbers +[4682.58 --> 4683.30] who had no one +[4683.30 --> 4683.98] to care for them. +[4684.60 --> 4685.42] Others gathered +[4685.42 --> 4686.62] all the sick together +[4686.62 --> 4687.60] from the whole city +[4687.60 --> 4688.34] and fed them. +[4689.00 --> 4689.70] And by this, +[4689.84 --> 4690.70] everyone heard +[4690.70 --> 4691.46] about their good +[4691.46 --> 4692.64] and glorified +[4692.64 --> 4693.26] the God +[4693.26 --> 4694.24] of the Christians. +[4696.50 --> 4697.98] A little while later, +[4698.48 --> 4699.48] Emperor Julian, +[4699.78 --> 4700.98] who's known to history +[4700.98 --> 4703.04] as Julian the Apostate, +[4703.12 --> 4703.96] he's the last +[4703.96 --> 4704.98] pagan emperor +[4704.98 --> 4706.26] in this time, +[4706.62 --> 4707.78] he's writing a letter +[4707.78 --> 4708.56] to one of the +[4708.56 --> 4709.36] high priests +[4709.36 --> 4710.28] of Galatia, +[4710.62 --> 4711.68] a pagan priest, +[4711.78 --> 4712.72] he writes in his letter, +[4713.52 --> 4715.20] it is disgraceful +[4715.20 --> 4716.40] that the impious +[4716.40 --> 4717.26] Galileans, +[4717.42 --> 4718.58] that's Julian's word +[4718.58 --> 4719.16] for Christians, +[4719.68 --> 4720.54] it is disgraceful +[4720.54 --> 4721.48] that the impious +[4721.48 --> 4723.00] Christians support +[4723.00 --> 4724.38] not their own poor +[4724.38 --> 4726.32] but ours as well. +[4727.72 --> 4728.66] He goes on to say +[4728.66 --> 4729.90] that pagan priests +[4729.90 --> 4731.00] should do the same +[4731.00 --> 4732.02] as these Christians. +[4733.30 --> 4734.80] If the pagan religion +[4734.80 --> 4735.50] ever hopes +[4735.50 --> 4736.84] to win popular approval +[4736.84 --> 4737.72] again and to do +[4737.72 --> 4738.90] what is right and good, +[4739.80 --> 4740.74] Julian says that +[4740.74 --> 4742.04] I believe we really +[4742.04 --> 4743.22] ought truly to practice +[4743.22 --> 4744.54] every one of these virtues. +[4744.54 --> 4744.68] Jews. +[4746.80 --> 4747.50] So here, +[4747.62 --> 4748.40] what was going on? +[4749.50 --> 4751.18] While the object +[4751.18 --> 4752.38] of injustice, +[4753.38 --> 4755.72] they risked death +[4755.72 --> 4756.98] for the justice +[4756.98 --> 4758.76] and the just treatment +[4758.76 --> 4759.70] of others. +[4762.28 --> 4763.64] While receiving +[4763.64 --> 4764.50] no mercy +[4764.50 --> 4765.72] from the emperor, +[4766.56 --> 4768.08] they lived mercifully +[4768.08 --> 4769.78] for those around them. +[4769.78 --> 4773.18] sometimes you hear +[4773.18 --> 4773.76] the phrase, +[4774.68 --> 4775.92] and this is becoming +[4775.92 --> 4777.04] increasingly more +[4777.04 --> 4777.62] resounding +[4777.62 --> 4779.92] in our post-Christian +[4779.92 --> 4780.74] world as Christians +[4780.74 --> 4781.38] are thinking through +[4781.38 --> 4782.06] how to respond. +[4782.18 --> 4782.68] Sometimes you hear +[4782.68 --> 4783.10] the phrase, +[4783.58 --> 4784.02] as Christians, +[4784.20 --> 4785.06] we are in the world +[4785.06 --> 4786.52] but not of the world. +[4787.58 --> 4788.54] And that's not wrong, +[4788.72 --> 4789.48] strictly speaking, +[4789.60 --> 4789.74] right? +[4789.78 --> 4790.64] The kinds of things +[4790.64 --> 4791.66] that the world celebrates, +[4791.80 --> 4792.36] we reject. +[4792.74 --> 4793.26] The sources +[4793.26 --> 4795.04] and purposes of power +[4795.04 --> 4795.86] that the world +[4795.86 --> 4796.60] holds up +[4796.60 --> 4797.34] are opposite +[4797.34 --> 4798.82] to the service +[4798.82 --> 4799.56] and sacrifice +[4799.56 --> 4800.68] that those of us +[4800.68 --> 4801.42] in the kingdom of Jesus +[4801.42 --> 4802.42] are called to live +[4802.42 --> 4803.70] out of and towards. +[4804.06 --> 4804.18] Right? +[4804.24 --> 4805.32] In the kingdom of God, +[4805.40 --> 4805.96] to be first, +[4806.04 --> 4806.84] you have to make yourself +[4806.84 --> 4807.48] last. +[4809.16 --> 4810.82] But it must also +[4810.82 --> 4811.58] be true +[4811.58 --> 4813.66] that Christians +[4813.66 --> 4815.62] are in the world +[4815.62 --> 4818.18] for the world. +[4818.18 --> 4822.42] this is our Father's world +[4822.42 --> 4823.24] and He has given us +[4823.24 --> 4824.58] charge over it +[4824.58 --> 4826.04] and true repentance +[4826.04 --> 4828.40] based on the Word of God +[4828.40 --> 4829.94] will change you +[4829.94 --> 4831.94] and a changed you +[4831.94 --> 4834.34] will change the world. +[4835.82 --> 4836.96] A changed you +[4836.96 --> 4838.34] will go out +[4838.34 --> 4839.80] into those places +[4839.80 --> 4840.72] of injustice +[4840.72 --> 4842.16] to bring justice, +[4842.32 --> 4843.20] into those places +[4843.20 --> 4844.54] that are lacking mercy +[4844.54 --> 4845.74] to be merciful. +[4846.06 --> 4847.12] A changed you +[4847.12 --> 4849.32] having seen +[4849.32 --> 4850.64] Jesus Christ, +[4851.00 --> 4851.94] the one who lived +[4851.94 --> 4853.22] the life I should have lived +[4853.22 --> 4854.20] and the one who died +[4854.20 --> 4855.86] the death that I deserve, +[4855.94 --> 4856.94] the one who bore +[4856.94 --> 4858.02] God's justice +[4858.02 --> 4858.98] for my sin +[4858.98 --> 4859.94] and somehow +[4859.94 --> 4860.86] in His grace +[4860.86 --> 4861.86] has called me +[4861.86 --> 4862.36] to Himself, +[4862.52 --> 4863.66] has adopted me +[4863.66 --> 4864.68] as a brother +[4864.68 --> 4865.96] and has made me +[4865.96 --> 4867.30] a child of God +[4867.30 --> 4867.86] in a new +[4867.86 --> 4869.02] and fantastic way. +[4869.38 --> 4871.28] If this is true +[4871.28 --> 4871.94] for you +[4871.94 --> 4872.96] in repentance, +[4873.60 --> 4874.70] your life +[4874.70 --> 4877.36] life is changed +[4877.36 --> 4878.52] forever. +[4881.52 --> 4883.14] True repentance +[4883.14 --> 4885.74] not only says +[4885.74 --> 4886.40] I'm sorry +[4886.40 --> 4888.12] but turns away +[4888.12 --> 4889.98] from the injustices +[4889.98 --> 4891.58] and the lack of mercy. +[4891.58 --> 4896.08] and in Jonah's day +[4896.08 --> 4899.18] the people of Israel +[4899.18 --> 4901.30] God's chosen people +[4901.30 --> 4903.66] were so hard of heart +[4903.66 --> 4904.96] that they needed +[4904.96 --> 4907.36] God's people's sworn enemy +[4907.36 --> 4909.62] to prove that this was true. +[4913.46 --> 4915.26] Don't be like the Israelites. +[4915.26 --> 4919.20] Don't need +[4919.20 --> 4921.58] this kind of +[4921.58 --> 4922.74] sworn enemy +[4922.74 --> 4924.70] to let God +[4924.70 --> 4926.60] soften your heart. +[4929.10 --> 4929.94] Instead, +[4931.14 --> 4931.92] imagine, +[4932.34 --> 4932.92] imagine +[4932.92 --> 4934.06] what the world +[4934.06 --> 4934.64] might say, +[4935.42 --> 4936.24] what the Julian, +[4936.52 --> 4937.64] the apostates +[4937.64 --> 4938.80] of the world today +[4938.80 --> 4939.70] might say +[4939.70 --> 4940.62] if this +[4940.62 --> 4941.70] is how Christians +[4941.70 --> 4942.80] lived. +[4942.80 --> 4945.38] that is our call +[4945.38 --> 4947.02] that on the word +[4947.02 --> 4947.42] of God +[4947.42 --> 4947.96] we might go +[4947.96 --> 4948.84] from this place +[4948.84 --> 4949.76] genuinely +[4949.76 --> 4951.44] repentant. +[4952.54 --> 4953.14] Father, +[4953.28 --> 4953.54] forgive +[4953.54 --> 4955.38] as I forgive. +[4955.86 --> 4956.16] Father, +[4956.24 --> 4956.84] have mercy +[4956.84 --> 4957.88] as I am +[4957.88 --> 4958.72] merciful. +[4959.90 --> 4960.22] Father, +[4960.38 --> 4961.24] send us +[4961.24 --> 4961.72] out +[4961.72 --> 4962.82] in the power +[4962.82 --> 4964.08] of your +[4964.08 --> 4965.02] holy name +[4965.02 --> 4966.10] with the power +[4966.10 --> 4967.20] of your +[4967.20 --> 4967.88] word +[4967.88 --> 4968.96] in the power +[4968.96 --> 4969.98] of your +[4969.98 --> 4971.04] Holy Spirit +[4971.04 --> 4971.92] to be +[4971.92 --> 4972.62] a people +[4972.62 --> 4973.52] for +[4973.52 --> 4974.48] your +[4974.48 --> 4975.50] world. +[4976.14 --> 4976.42] Amen? +[4977.56 --> 4978.50] Let's pray together. +[4982.04 --> 4982.84] Holy Father, +[4982.94 --> 4983.82] as we have said, +[4983.94 --> 4984.94] so we pray. +[4985.92 --> 4986.56] Send us out +[4986.56 --> 4987.52] now in the power +[4987.52 --> 4989.28] of your name. +[4989.42 --> 4989.96] Send us out +[4989.96 --> 4990.58] with the power +[4990.58 --> 4991.68] of your gospel message. +[4991.84 --> 4992.30] Send us out +[4992.30 --> 4992.86] in the power +[4992.86 --> 4993.84] of your Holy Spirit +[4993.84 --> 4994.98] to proclaim +[4994.98 --> 4996.10] true +[4996.10 --> 4996.98] repentance. +[4998.90 --> 4999.40] Change +[4999.40 --> 4999.84] our +[4999.84 --> 5000.66] lives. +[5000.66 --> 5002.28] help us +[5002.28 --> 5002.68] to know, +[5002.86 --> 5003.14] Lord God, +[5003.18 --> 5003.78] that all +[5003.78 --> 5005.00] we have +[5005.00 --> 5005.92] is +[5005.92 --> 5006.54] you. +[5007.66 --> 5008.40] But more +[5008.40 --> 5008.90] importantly, +[5009.04 --> 5009.62] help us to know +[5009.62 --> 5010.72] that all we need +[5010.72 --> 5011.88] is you. +[5013.36 --> 5014.14] All we have +[5014.14 --> 5014.64] is Christ +[5014.64 --> 5015.68] and so we sing +[5015.68 --> 5017.12] in his name +[5017.12 --> 5017.76] alone. +[5017.76 --> 5018.84] Amen. +[5018.84 --> 5020.10] God. +[5045.10 --> 5045.66] Hallelujah! +[5045.66 --> 5053.74] Hallelujah, all I have is Christ. +[5056.30 --> 5064.12] Hallelujah, Jesus is my life. +[5064.42 --> 5074.46] I once was lost in darkest night, yet thought I knew the way. +[5074.46 --> 5083.54] The sin that promised joy in life had led me to the grave. +[5083.78 --> 5092.60] I had no hope that you would own a rebel to your will. +[5092.90 --> 5101.54] And if you had not loved me first, I would refuse you still. +[5104.46 --> 5105.46] Amen. +[5105.46 --> 5106.46] Amen. +[5106.46 --> 5107.46] Amen. +[5107.46 --> 5108.46] Amen. +[5108.46 --> 5109.46] Amen. +[5109.46 --> 5139.46] +[5139.46 --> 5140.46] Amen. +[5140.46 --> 5146.42] All I have is Christ. +[5146.46 --> 5155.42] Hallelujah, all I have is Christ. +[5155.46 --> 5165.14] Hallelujah, Jesus is my life. +[5165.14 --> 5184.02] Now I would be yours alone, and live so all might see. The strength to follow your commands could never come from me. +[5184.02 --> 5201.78] Oh Father, use my ransom life in any way you choose, and let my song forever be, my only boast is you. +[5201.78 --> 5220.74] Hallelujah, all I have is Christ. Hallelujah, Jesus is my life. +[5220.74 --> 5238.72] Hallelujah, all I have is Christ. Hallelujah, Jesus is my life. +[5238.72 --> 5260.06] Hallelujah, all I have is Christ. Hallelujah, Jesus is my life. +[5260.06 --> 5261.06] Amen. +[5290.06 --> 5296.64] I believe following the blessing, they will also be up here to receive you in this space. +[5297.24 --> 5302.94] As you go, know that God goes with you, and so receive his blessing. +[5304.72 --> 5312.56] God, go before you to lead you. God, go behind you to protect you. God, go beneath you to support you. +[5312.96 --> 5317.82] God, go beside you to befriend you. Do not be afraid. +[5317.82 --> 5326.68] Let the blessing of God come upon you today. Do not be afraid, but go in peace to love and serve the Lord. +[5327.80 --> 5328.20] Amen. +[5347.82 --> 5365.58] These are the days of your servant Moses' righteousness being restored. +[5365.58 --> 5375.56] And those are the days of great trials, of famine and darkness and storm. +[5375.56 --> 5383.38] Still hear the voice of the desert crying, prepare ye the way of the Lord. +[5383.70 --> 5392.38] Behold, be come, riding on the clouds, shining like the sun, at the trumpet door. +[5393.04 --> 5397.10] Lift your voice, it's here to believe. +[5397.48 --> 5401.46] God of Zion still salvation comes. +[5401.46 --> 5431.44] God of Zion. +[5431.44 --> 5435.78] The fields are as white in the world. +[5436.10 --> 5440.40] And we are the laborers in your penure, +[5440.58 --> 5443.56] Declaring the word of the Lord. +[5443.92 --> 5448.20] Behold, he comes, riding on the clouds, +[5448.62 --> 5452.60] Shining like the sun, at the trumpet call. +[5452.60 --> 5457.00] So lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee. +[5457.00 --> 5461.60] And out of Zion's hill salvation comes. +[5461.90 --> 5466.16] Behold, he comes, riding on the clouds, +[5466.54 --> 5470.48] Shining like the sun, at the trumpet call. +[5471.10 --> 5474.66] So lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee. +[5474.66 --> 5479.70] And out of Zion's hill salvation comes. +[5487.00 --> 5489.82] There's no God like Jehovah. +[5489.82 --> 5492.00] There's no God like Jehovah. +[5492.00 --> 5503.38] There's no God like Jehovah. +[5504.38 --> 5508.66] Behold, he comes, riding on the clouds, +[5509.04 --> 5512.98] Shining like the sun, at the trumpet call. +[5513.54 --> 5517.00] So lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee. +[5517.00 --> 5521.90] And out of Zion's hill salvation comes. +[5522.16 --> 5526.38] Behold, he comes, riding on the clouds, +[5526.76 --> 5530.66] Shining like the sun, at the trumpet call. +[5530.66 --> 5534.76] So lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee. +[5535.42 --> 5539.66] And out of Zion's hill salvation comes. +[5539.66 --> 5544.66] Out of Zion's hill salvation comes. +[5547.00 --> 5550.10] And out of Zion. +[5550.88 --> 5552.10] And out of Zion's hill salvation comes. +[5552.10 --> 5552.88] That's after a New Orleansigh. +[5553.30 --> 5554.76] Some screams the way to Revelation. +[5554.76 --> 5555.32] Thank you. +[5563.78 --> 5563.94] vil энергии. +[5566.34 --> 5567.46] tem89 +[5567.82 --> 5567.90] Keep going to Jerusalem. +[5568.82 --> 5571.80] x +[5572.12 --> 5574.16] orange +[5574.16 --> 5604.14] Thank you. +[5604.16 --> 5634.14] Thank you. +[5634.16 --> 5664.14] Thank you. +[5664.16 --> 5694.14] Thank you. +[5694.16 --> 5724.14] Thank you. +[5724.16 --> 5754.14] Thank you. +[5754.16 --> 5784.14] Thank you. +[5784.16 --> 5814.14] Thank you. +[5814.16 --> 5844.14] Thank you. +[5844.16 --> 5874.14] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - October 1, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - October 1, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..d77da788b8b2979d7b9ae495c0bc40218507cca2 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - October 1, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,94 @@ +• Volunteer +• Salvation and redemption through Jesus Christ +• Overcoming darkness and despair +• God's power and guidance in times of need +• Trusting in Jesus as Savior and Lord +• Hope and faith in the midst of challenges and weaknesses +• Victory over adversity through Christ's love and strength +• The congregation sings a song about faith and forgiveness +• Deacon Brenda introduces herself and mentions the morning's offering, which will go towards the budget and refugee sponsorship program +• Peter Van Heusen gives an update on the refugee sponsorship committee, specifically mentioning the Niemer family and their efforts to sponsor them +• Discussion of refugees and asylum seekers, including a mention of the Armenians being displaced from Azerbaijan +• Peter shares about his meeting with a family who fled Afghanistan and are seeking to come to Canada +• He explains that the church can support people in need, particularly those feeling lonely or isolated after arriving in their new country +• A request for financial support is made, aiming to raise $35,000 to $40,000 +• Discussion of preferences for eating certain foods (e.g., banana, apple, cake) +• Introduction to children's worship time lesson on Cain and Abel +• Explanation that the lesson will focus on making choices from one's heart versus external appearances +• Prayer time in children's worship time +• Congregational prayer announcements +• Memorial announcement for Amanda's mother Thelma who passed away +• Announcement of upcoming Thanksgiving Day service and Lord's Supper +• Reflection and anticipation of communion +• Prayer for world leaders, freedom, and peace +• Confession of fallen state and need for God's grace +• Prayers for specific individuals and families in the congregation +• Prayers for health, safety, and travel for church members +• Invitation to open Bibles to John chapter 10 +• Jesus refers to himself as the good shepherd, who lays down his life for his sheep. +• The good shepherd knows and cares for his sheep, while a hired hand does not. +• Jesus claims to have authority over his own life, which he can lay down and take up again. +• Some people in the audience questioned whether Jesus was demon-possessed or raving mad due to his claims. +• A passage from Psalm 23 is referenced as an example of the comfort found in being in the presence of a good shepherd. +• The speaker reflects on the experience of being vulnerable and helpless, comparing humans to sheep +• The vulnerability and need for guidance that comes with feeling small and helpless +• The reminder from Psalm 23 that God is our shepherd, providing protection and care +• Times in life where we feel small and helpless, such as near death, mental health crisis, or global uncertainty +• The speaker acknowledges the universality of these feelings across various situations +• Fears about change +• Feeling stuck and uncertain about the future +• Image of God as a shepherd +• Jesus' statement "I am the good shepherd" and its significance +• Contrast between human capabilities and God's guidance +• Idea that God is infinitely more capable than humans of guiding us +• Good shepherds vs bad shepherds +• Jesus heals a blind person on the Sabbath +• Religious leaders object to Jesus' actions +• Pharisees remove the healed person from community +• Misuse of power by religious leaders +• Comparison with Ezekiel 34 and Psalm 23 imagery +• Referencing Ezekiel 34 +• Criticism of self-serving religious leaders +• Failure to care for the flock, prioritizing own interests +• God's judgment on shepherds who only take care of themselves +• Lack of compassion and service among leaders +• Contrast with Jesus' teachings and example +• Sheep and shepherd imagery in a passage +• Verse 11 of a story and its significance to Jewish people +• A promise made by God to care for his people +• Criticism of religious leaders for not caring for their flock +• Jesus' use of the language of shepherd to condemn self-serving leaders +• Discussion of Jesus' healing of a man and his connection to God +• Jesus as the true shepherd who comes to shepherd his people +• Importance of understanding God's character through biblical passages (John 10) +• Emphasis on listening and following God's voice, as illustrated in John 10:3-4 +• Biblical context of shepherding +• Differences between traditional and modern sheep herding practices +• Unique relationships between sheep and their shepherds +• The importance of recognizing and calling individual sheep by name +• Distinction between pushing from behind and leading from the front in sheep herding +• The image of a shepherd calling sheep to follow him illustrates how we can find encouragement in life's chaos +• The shepherd is present in the chaotic situation, giving the sheep confidence to proceed +• Jesus' statement that "my sheep listen to my voice" emphasizes his presence and guidance in uncertain times +• He calls us to places he has already been, rather than blindly pushing into the unknown +• This principle extends beyond life's challenges, even to death, as Jesus has gone ahead of us and conquered it +• The passage emphasizes knowing the shepherd's voice rather than focusing on the sheep's abilities. +• Jesus assures those who feel vulnerable that no one can snatch them from his hand or the Father's hands. +• Being held in Christ's hands is equivalent to being held in God's hands, reflecting their unity. +• Jesus identifies himself completely with God, stating "I and the Father are one". +• The shepherd's power is characterized as serving others, giving life for the benefit of others. +• The response of those listening to Jesus was divided, with some wanting to kill him due to his claim to be God. +• Jesus claiming to be God in the Gospel of John +• Understanding what it means for God to take on flesh +• The security of belonging to the Good Shepherd, not power or numbers +• Listening to and following the voice of the Shepherd +• Belonging to Christ as our faithful Savior +• The Heidelberg Catechism's emphasis on personal comfort and belonging +• Praying for guidance and boldness in following God's call +• Belonging to God and being known by Him +• Trusting God's voice and presence in life +• Being sent with a blessing from God +• The blessing is God's word spoken through the preacher +• Receiving the blessing as a gift to be shared +• Prayers for guidance, protection, and peace +• Praise and worship of God's faithfulness and goodness \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - October 1, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - October 1, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..5ef5485bd557348587ce4faf4202efdd4349b516 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - October 1, 2023_transcript.txt @@ 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+[1509.88 --> 1511.74] your goodness +[1511.74 --> 1514.62] will lead me +[1514.62 --> 1515.98] home +[1515.98 --> 1538.14] your gift of grace +[1538.14 --> 1539.66] is Jesus +[1539.66 --> 1541.90] my redeemer +[1541.90 --> 1544.28] there is no +[1544.28 --> 1546.60] Lord for heaven +[1546.60 --> 1548.54] now to give +[1548.54 --> 1552.14] he is my joy +[1552.14 --> 1553.74] my righteousness +[1553.74 --> 1555.64] and freedom +[1555.64 --> 1558.02] my steadfast +[1558.02 --> 1560.28] love my deep +[1560.28 --> 1561.58] and boundless +[1561.58 --> 1563.12] peace +[1563.12 --> 1565.98] to this I hold +[1565.98 --> 1567.66] my hope is +[1567.66 --> 1569.50] only Jesus +[1569.50 --> 1571.90] for my +[1571.90 --> 1573.66] life is +[1573.66 --> 1574.98] only bound +[1574.98 --> 1577.10] to his +[1577.10 --> 1578.80] oh how +[1578.80 --> 1579.72] strange +[1579.72 --> 1580.92] and divine +[1580.92 --> 1582.70] I can see +[1582.70 --> 1583.78] all is +[1583.78 --> 1584.56] blind +[1584.56 --> 1585.50] yet no +[1585.50 --> 1586.12] die +[1586.12 --> 1587.16] but through +[1587.16 --> 1588.04] Christ +[1588.04 --> 1588.98] we may +[1588.98 --> 1601.42] the night +[1601.42 --> 1602.46] the night is +[1602.46 --> 1603.44] dark +[1603.44 --> 1605.52] but I am not +[1605.52 --> 1606.92] forsaken +[1606.92 --> 1609.36] for by my +[1609.36 --> 1610.30] side +[1610.30 --> 1611.66] the Savior +[1611.66 --> 1614.24] he will save +[1614.24 --> 1615.56] I labor +[1615.56 --> 1615.82] I labor +[1615.82 --> 1615.88] I labor +[1615.88 --> 1616.98] on +[1616.98 --> 1617.68] in +[1617.68 --> 1618.56] weakness +[1618.56 --> 1620.56] and rejoicing +[1620.56 --> 1622.40] for in +[1622.40 --> 1623.70] thy need +[1623.70 --> 1625.28] his power +[1625.28 --> 1626.10] is +[1626.10 --> 1626.56] to say +[1626.56 --> 1629.34] to this +[1629.34 --> 1629.88] I hope +[1629.88 --> 1632.04] my shepherd +[1632.04 --> 1633.88] will defend +[1633.88 --> 1635.08] me +[1635.08 --> 1636.74] through the +[1636.74 --> 1638.38] deepest +[1638.38 --> 1639.88] valley +[1639.88 --> 1643.66] but I +[1643.66 --> 1647.32] UN +[1647.32 --> 1647.96] I +[1647.96 --> 1648.28] shall +[1648.28 --> 1648.74] overcome +[1648.74 --> 1650.26] and +[1650.26 --> 1650.82] and +[1650.82 --> 1650.94] what I +[1650.94 --> 1651.54] the +[1651.54 --> 1652.68] Christ +[1652.68 --> 1653.26] in +[1653.26 --> 1654.08] love +[1654.08 --> 1654.64] ters +[1654.88 --> 1657.12] no +[1657.12 --> 1671.98] O fate I dread, I know I am forgiven +[1671.98 --> 1679.22] The future's sure, the price it has been paid +[1679.22 --> 1686.48] For Jesus bled and suffered for my body +[1686.48 --> 1693.18] And He was raised to overcome the grave +[1693.18 --> 1700.02] To the disciples and sinners with the leader +[1700.02 --> 1706.74] Jesus, my Lord, we never enter the grave +[1706.74 --> 1712.60] O Lord, we change the limits of the love we see +[1712.60 --> 1719.30] I am free and God I need God's strength +[1719.30 --> 1728.54] With every man I long to follow Jesus +[1728.54 --> 1737.86] With every man I long to love with Jesus +[1737.86 --> 1744.78] For He has said that He will make me whole +[1744.78 --> 1751.96] And day by day I know He will forgive me +[1751.96 --> 1757.90] Until I stand rejoining for the Lord +[1757.90 --> 1765.98] To this I want my hope is only Jesus +[1765.98 --> 1772.26] For the glory evermore to Him +[1772.26 --> 1776.82] When the race is complete +[1776.82 --> 1780.56] Still my list shall be beat +[1780.56 --> 1785.92] Can not I come through Christ in me +[1785.92 --> 1794.00] To this I hold my hope is only Jesus +[1794.00 --> 1800.88] All the glory evermore to Him +[1800.88 --> 1805.54] When the race is complete +[1805.54 --> 1809.38] Still my list shall be beat +[1809.38 --> 1815.46] Let not I come through Christ in me +[1815.46 --> 1823.46] Let not I come through Christ in me +[1823.46 --> 1831.54] Let not I come through Christ in me +[1831.54 --> 1854.86] My name is Brenda, and I'm the Deacon here. +[1854.86 --> 1864.22] And the offering this morning is for the budget as well as for the refugee sponsorship program here. +[1864.40 --> 1867.14] And Peter Van Heusen is going to share an update with us. +[1870.84 --> 1872.04] Thank you, Brenda. +[1873.38 --> 1874.34] Good morning, church. +[1875.52 --> 1880.00] This morning our collection is for the refugee sponsorship committee. +[1880.00 --> 1889.28] We are, as I've spoken to you about previously, is about the Niemer family who we're hoping to sponsor. +[1889.52 --> 1897.94] It's been given approval through World Renew, and it's been accepted initially through the way the Canadian government works. +[1898.42 --> 1900.74] And so we're awaiting what's happening there. +[1900.78 --> 1904.48] In the meantime, we are sponsoring the two children to go to school. +[1904.64 --> 1907.64] So they're in school, and they're very pleased with that. +[1907.64 --> 1915.34] I don't know about you, but whenever I see the news, there always seems to be an aspect of refugees, +[1916.04 --> 1920.80] people who have to flee asylum, who are looking for asylum, are moving. +[1921.52 --> 1924.08] And this week it was on the Armenians. +[1924.30 --> 1932.24] There's that little part of the parcel that's part of Azerbaijan, and the government came in and just pushed them. +[1932.24 --> 1938.90] And it looks like a good chunk of them are moving out of their country and moving to the main part of Armenia. +[1939.46 --> 1944.96] And if you know the history of Armenia, you will know that they've had a long history of that sort of thing. +[1945.58 --> 1954.96] The Murad family, the mother, her grandparents were part of the Armenian time where they were defeated, +[1954.96 --> 1957.04] and many of them lost their lives. +[1957.22 --> 1959.56] It was a huge massacre of those folk. +[1960.18 --> 1963.40] It always, it seems to be going on all the time. +[1964.04 --> 1967.36] Anyway, we're playing a very, very small part of that. +[1967.90 --> 1971.96] We've been able to sponsor some, but even we have the opportunity. +[1972.24 --> 1973.64] Calls go into the office. +[1974.26 --> 1979.40] Just this week, Jackie and I met with a family that came out of Afghanistan, +[1979.40 --> 1985.38] who had to flee into Pakistan, and they dearly desire, want to have their family coming here. +[1985.44 --> 1991.06] Of course, we can't help them, but these are people who worked and supported the Canadian Armed Forces. +[1991.74 --> 1996.10] Now they're here and they miss their families, and you just hear their, you just hear their grief. +[1996.54 --> 2002.46] So there's a whole area, if you're interested in being involved in, and have some interest in it, +[2002.46 --> 2008.94] there's a tremendous area of, that we can even as a church support people who are lonely, +[2009.10 --> 2013.86] who feel, who just feel, feel they need a sense of community, +[2013.86 --> 2017.36] because they come here and often have no one else to go to. +[2017.78 --> 2021.98] Anyway, I just thought I'd bring that to your attention, but we do need your support. +[2022.12 --> 2024.36] We're going to need about $35,000 to $40,000. +[2024.86 --> 2027.84] I think we've got 15 in the bank, so we've got a way to go. +[2027.98 --> 2028.40] Thank you. +[2032.46 --> 2062.44] Thank you. +[2062.46 --> 2064.46] Thank you. +[2064.46 --> 2092.44] Thank you. +[2092.46 --> 2094.46] Thank you. +[2094.46 --> 2122.44] Thank you. +[2122.46 --> 2124.46] Thank you. +[2124.46 --> 2152.44] Thank you. +[2152.46 --> 2156.46] Be the fire in my heart. +[2156.46 --> 2159.46] Be the wind in these sails. +[2159.46 --> 2163.96] Be the wind in these sails. +[2163.96 --> 2170.14] Be the reason that I live. +[2170.14 --> 2175.46] Jesus, Jesus. +[2175.46 --> 2185.46] Jesus, Jesus. +[2185.46 --> 2186.46] Be the fire in my heart. +[2186.46 --> 2196.54] Be the wind in these sails. +[2196.54 --> 2205.18] That I live, Jesus, Jesus. +[2222.14 --> 2223.62] Good morning, everybody. +[2226.54 --> 2230.44] Can all the kids from preschool to grade four come up to the front? +[2235.78 --> 2236.66] Hi, guys. +[2245.94 --> 2247.70] How is everybody doing this morning? +[2248.34 --> 2248.82] Good. +[2249.48 --> 2252.24] I have a question for you guys. +[2252.24 --> 2261.02] What is something that you like the inside of better than the outside? +[2265.66 --> 2266.26] Amelia. +[2266.26 --> 2271.58] What is something you like the inside better than the outside? +[2272.00 --> 2276.48] So is it some type of food or being outside your house? +[2276.60 --> 2277.14] What do you think? +[2280.04 --> 2280.48] Banana. +[2280.60 --> 2282.94] You like the inside of the banana better than the outside? +[2283.26 --> 2284.08] That's a good one. +[2284.16 --> 2285.20] Is anybody else? +[2287.68 --> 2287.98] Yeah. +[2287.98 --> 2292.88] You like the apple better than the core? +[2292.98 --> 2295.02] So that's the outside instead of the inside. +[2295.18 --> 2296.10] Is anybody else? +[2296.50 --> 2297.52] You get one more? +[2297.76 --> 2298.02] No? +[2298.72 --> 2299.86] Well, I think. +[2300.14 --> 2300.72] Yes, Malachi. +[2303.88 --> 2304.40] Cake. +[2305.24 --> 2307.18] You like the outside of the cake? +[2307.18 --> 2314.12] Well, I like the inside better than the outside in the Oreos. +[2315.06 --> 2317.90] So today, yeah, they're fun, hey? +[2318.32 --> 2322.92] Or a donut, the Boston cream donuts. +[2323.14 --> 2325.08] I like the filling better than the outside. +[2325.08 --> 2332.76] So today, in children's worship time, we are going to talk about Cain and Abel, +[2333.66 --> 2343.32] and how one of them made a choice that God saw in favor, +[2344.18 --> 2347.88] whether it was an outside choice or a choice from his heart. +[2348.20 --> 2350.88] So we're going to discuss that today in children's worship time, +[2350.96 --> 2353.44] and we're going to see what that is all about. +[2353.44 --> 2357.20] So right now, we're going to do a prayer, +[2357.64 --> 2361.38] and my prayer today is our memory verse for the month. +[2361.96 --> 2362.18] Okay? +[2362.40 --> 2366.78] So if everybody can close their eyes, put your hands in your lap, +[2367.02 --> 2370.06] and we're going to do a simple prayer here from the Bible. +[2371.04 --> 2373.48] God, see what is in my heart. +[2374.18 --> 2377.70] Help me live in the way that is always right. +[2378.70 --> 2379.26] Amen. +[2379.26 --> 2384.94] Can everybody stand up and look towards the congregation? +[2387.22 --> 2390.02] And everybody in children's worship time, what do we say? +[2390.54 --> 2391.60] The Lord. +[2391.72 --> 2392.80] He with you. +[2393.18 --> 2394.74] And also with you. +[2394.74 --> 2395.02] Amen. +[2395.02 --> 2395.08] Amen. +[2395.08 --> 2396.02] Amen. +[2396.02 --> 2397.02] Amen. +[2397.02 --> 2398.02] Amen. +[2398.02 --> 2398.08] Amen. +[2398.08 --> 2399.08] Amen. +[2399.08 --> 2400.08] Amen. +[2400.08 --> 2401.08] Amen. +[2401.08 --> 2402.08] Amen. +[2402.08 --> 2403.08] Amen. +[2403.08 --> 2404.08] Amen. +[2404.08 --> 2405.08] Amen. +[2405.08 --> 2406.08] Amen. +[2406.08 --> 2407.08] Amen. +[2407.08 --> 2408.08] Amen. +[2408.08 --> 2409.08] Amen. +[2409.08 --> 2416.04] Amen. +[2416.38 --> 2417.58] Amen. +[2424.74 --> 2425.14] Amen. +[2425.14 --> 2425.92] Amen. +[2425.92 --> 2430.78] May with you, I'm an elder here at Emmanuel C dar to me and I'm going to be leading us +[2430.84 --> 2432.26] on the congregational prayer this morning. +[2432.26 --> 2435.90] Before we begin, though, I just have a few announcements. +[2435.90 --> 2441.22] first of all as many of you have seen in our bulletin Amanda's mom Thelma was in +[2441.22 --> 2447.68] the hospital for some time in palliative care she did pass on yesterday and +[2447.68 --> 2451.58] and yesterday morning she passed away but the family is very grateful for all +[2451.58 --> 2455.62] the love and care and support and the meals that have been provided by +[2455.62 --> 2461.04] everyone throughout the past while we truly felt God's nearness through the +[2461.04 --> 2467.64] body of Christ and through all of your prayers and kindness also announcing +[2467.64 --> 2473.76] that next week Sunday we will have our Thanksgiving Day service so the in the +[2473.76 --> 2478.26] past we've had services on the Monday but we will be doing a special Thanksgiving +[2478.26 --> 2486.24] service next Sunday on October 8th and also as we're gathering together next +[2486.24 --> 2491.94] Sunday we'll be having the Lord's Supper so you're encouraged to take time to +[2491.94 --> 2496.68] reflect on and think about the sacrament with your families it's such an amazing +[2496.68 --> 2503.28] gift to allow us to touch and and taste and see this reminder that the elements +[2503.28 --> 2508.74] serve as as the reminder of the grace that Christ pours on out on us constantly I +[2508.74 --> 2514.76] always remember when my kids were littler and especially we were visiting a +[2514.76 --> 2517.26] church that did things a little differently than ours and they did +[2517.26 --> 2521.36] communion near the beginning of the service and my my boys hadn't really +[2521.36 --> 2525.74] seen the communion before as they were little toddlers and when they saw people +[2525.74 --> 2529.58] getting up kind of on their own to walk to the front receive the elements of the +[2529.58 --> 2532.70] corner of my eye I just saw one of my kids just bolt for the aisle and like full +[2532.70 --> 2536.30] on sprint like he was going to attack the elder that was at the front with the +[2536.30 --> 2539.94] elements and so I was still a little more quick and nimble at the time was able to +[2539.94 --> 2544.50] jump up in a few strides scoop him up and catch him before he got away and it was +[2544.50 --> 2551.28] like a full-on scream I want a snack too and and yeah it was kind of a nice quiet +[2551.28 --> 2555.32] reflective holy moment that there definitely wasn't a person in the church that +[2555.32 --> 2559.72] didn't hear that but at the same time I reflect on it's like wow two things one +[2559.72 --> 2563.82] that was a great time for us to start teaching our kids about what communion +[2563.82 --> 2568.26] was about and what it really meant and and number two is like wow I hope I can +[2568.26 --> 2574.30] come to the table with that sort of longing and hunger to participate next week so I +[2574.30 --> 2578.38] pray all that for for all of us that we will take time this week to really reflect +[2578.38 --> 2584.26] on on communion and and to anticipate and and come together around the table of +[2584.26 --> 2589.78] grace so at this time let's bow our heads and hearts and let's turn to our Lord in +[2589.78 --> 2598.62] prayer our Father in heaven our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Holy Spirit we lift and +[2598.62 --> 2605.36] praise your holy name in worship we know that your name Lord is a strong and fortified tower +[2605.36 --> 2613.46] the righteous run to it and are safe you are our shepherd and we are your sheep as your flock +[2613.46 --> 2619.88] Lord we gather here to worship you knowing that you guide us on paths of righteousness for your name's +[2619.88 --> 2627.86] sake and Lord this morning as we have heard in the reading of Psalm 23 we know that your rod and staff +[2627.86 --> 2636.24] they comfort us as a community of believers at Emmanuel Church Lord we put our hope and trust in you alone and we +[2636.24 --> 2644.96] bring you our thanksgiving and sorrows alike asking you to be our comfort and guide for all things Lord we pray for +[2644.96 --> 2654.86] our world so many have become lost and gone astray we pray for people in places dealing with war hunger injustice and +[2654.86 --> 2674.86] persecution we pray for refugees who have been pushed out of their places where they live Lord in various struggles we thank you for the freedoms and peace that we experience here in our time but we pray that you forgive us Lord for any indifference we have toward the plights of so many of our brothers and sisters throughout the world +[2674.86 --> 2700.86] Lord we pray for world leaders that they would seek your will and lead with the authority that comes from you alone Lord we also confess that our fallen state brings each and every one of us to our knees in need of your grace lead us not into temptation Lord but deliver us from evil Lord we pray for those in our congregation who are in seasons of life's difficulties +[2700.86 --> 2728.86] we pray for those who have lost loved ones recently and those who mourn and grieve the loss of those who have been gone even for some time Lord we pray for the Viss family as Bob's sister passed away and they had the funeral this past week we pray also for the Tessemaker family as they enter a time of mourning and grieving the loss of Thelma Lord we know and trust that blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted +[2728.86 --> 2758.84] for they will be comforted comforted comfort us Lord Jesus we pray for all those who are dealing with health challenges Lord we pray for Judy Dykstra with ongoing health issues and we also lift up Ellen White who has been dealing with a variety of health challenges over the past while Lord we lift up those struggling with mental and physical health we see so many struggles and challenges that come on us in this life but we trust that you give +[2758.84 --> 2788.82] you give us everything we stand in need of you restore our health and heal our diseases Lord we pray your healing in our lives and we that we would feel your nearness and presence in our lives in all circumstances Lord we pray for those who are traveling and we ask for safety and your hand on the youth leaders of this church who are attending a leaders retreat this weekend we also pray for Elam Paquette who's leaving this week to Australia for six months and Lord we pray for +[2788.82 --> 2818.80] safe travels that you would use Elam and his new community we pray for Emmanuel Church Lord this body and the ministry season that is starting up again Lord we pray for all the ministry leaders that you would use them to grow the knowledge and understanding and experience of your grace in each person that is ministered to and Lord we pray for the council and staff here at Emmanuel Holy Spirit draw us to serve willingly and use each one of us to grow your kingdom +[2818.80 --> 2848.80] and share the gospel of salvation and share the gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ to everyone we meet Lord we ask you to be with us this week as we prepare our hearts and as we look forward to celebrating the Lord's Supper together next week and Lord we pray for Pastor Steve as he leads us in opening the word and as he shares your message with us this morning we pray Father that your spirit move through us and to open our ears and hearts to hear and be challenged by your word for us today +[2848.80 --> 2850.80] Amen +[2850.80 --> 2867.52] I invite you to open up your Bibles to John chapter 10 +[2867.52 --> 2871.10] and as you're working your way there +[2871.10 --> 2877.48] just a little bit of notes about what's going on we're just jumping into the gospel of John here +[2877.48 --> 2881.44] and I think it's helpful just to know a little bit about the context +[2881.44 --> 2885.70] so right before John chapter 10 is chapter 9 +[2885.70 --> 2890.02] and we have this story of Jesus healing someone +[2890.02 --> 2893.86] but the religious leaders the shepherds of the day +[2893.86 --> 2897.08] end up kicking this guy out +[2897.08 --> 2902.32] the verse 34 of chapter 9 is pretty telling of what just happens +[2902.32 --> 2904.88] to him they replied +[2904.88 --> 2907.04] you were steeped in sin at birth +[2907.04 --> 2908.52] how dare you lecture us +[2908.52 --> 2910.00] and then they threw him out +[2910.00 --> 2912.76] so you kind of have this gatekeeping +[2912.76 --> 2915.54] of the shepherds of the day +[2915.54 --> 2917.08] that's happening +[2917.08 --> 2919.00] right before +[2919.00 --> 2922.64] Jesus starts speaking +[2922.64 --> 2925.54] and this is how Jesus responds +[2925.54 --> 2926.62] hear God's word +[2926.62 --> 2931.12] very truly I tell you Pharisees +[2931.12 --> 2935.04] anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate +[2935.04 --> 2938.28] but climbs in by some other way is a thief or a robber +[2938.28 --> 2941.88] the one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep +[2941.88 --> 2944.40] the gatekeeper opens the gate for him +[2944.40 --> 2946.78] and the sheep listen to his voice +[2946.78 --> 2950.72] he calls his own sheep by name +[2950.72 --> 2951.80] and leads them out +[2951.80 --> 2954.74] when he has brought out all his own +[2954.74 --> 2955.92] he goes ahead of them +[2955.92 --> 2957.50] and the sheep follow them +[2957.50 --> 2959.18] because they know his voice +[2959.18 --> 2961.90] but they will never follow a stranger +[2961.90 --> 2963.56] in fact they will run away from him +[2963.56 --> 2966.08] because they do not recognize a stranger's voice +[2966.08 --> 2969.58] Jesus used this as a figure of speech +[2969.58 --> 2971.00] but the Pharisees didn't understand +[2971.00 --> 2972.32] what he was telling them +[2972.32 --> 2974.46] therefore Jesus said again +[2974.46 --> 2976.62] very truly I tell you +[2976.62 --> 2977.98] I am the gate for the sheep +[2977.98 --> 2979.74] all who have come before me +[2979.74 --> 2980.88] are thieves and robbers +[2980.88 --> 2983.10] but the sheep have not listened to them +[2983.10 --> 2985.48] I am the gate +[2985.48 --> 2987.80] whoever enters through me will be saved +[2987.80 --> 2990.20] they will come in and go out +[2990.20 --> 2991.14] and find pasture +[2991.14 --> 2993.30] the thief only comes to steal +[2993.30 --> 2994.34] and kill and destroy +[2994.34 --> 2995.42] I have come +[2995.42 --> 2997.30] that they may have life +[2997.30 --> 2999.08] and have it to the full +[2999.08 --> 3002.84] I am the good shepherd +[3002.84 --> 3004.76] the good shepherd +[3004.76 --> 3007.30] lays down his life for the sheep +[3007.30 --> 3009.52] the hired hand is not a shepherd +[3009.52 --> 3011.10] and does not own the sheep +[3011.10 --> 3013.48] so when he sees the wolf coming +[3013.48 --> 3014.74] he abandons the sheep +[3014.74 --> 3015.64] and runs away +[3015.64 --> 3018.32] then the wolf attacks the flock +[3018.32 --> 3019.22] and scatters it +[3019.22 --> 3020.16] the man runs away +[3020.16 --> 3021.30] because he is a hired hand +[3021.30 --> 3022.66] and cares nothing for the sheep +[3022.66 --> 3024.96] I am the good shepherd +[3024.96 --> 3027.46] I know my sheep +[3027.46 --> 3029.00] and my sheep know me +[3029.00 --> 3030.88] just as the father knows me +[3030.88 --> 3031.86] and I know the father +[3031.86 --> 3034.12] and I lay my life down +[3034.12 --> 3035.32] for the sheep +[3035.32 --> 3037.52] I have other sheep +[3037.52 --> 3038.98] that are not of this pen +[3038.98 --> 3040.86] I must bring them also +[3040.86 --> 3041.52] they too +[3041.52 --> 3042.94] listen to my voice +[3042.94 --> 3045.32] and there shall be one flock +[3045.32 --> 3046.22] and one shepherd +[3046.22 --> 3048.44] the reason my father loves me +[3048.44 --> 3049.98] is I lay down my life +[3049.98 --> 3051.20] only to take it up again +[3051.20 --> 3053.46] no one takes it from me +[3053.46 --> 3055.04] but I lay it down +[3055.04 --> 3056.24] of my own accord +[3056.24 --> 3057.18] I have the authority +[3057.18 --> 3058.42] to lay it down +[3058.42 --> 3059.30] and the authority +[3059.30 --> 3060.30] to take it up again +[3060.30 --> 3061.78] this command I received +[3061.78 --> 3062.96] from my father +[3062.96 --> 3065.70] the Jews who heard these words +[3065.70 --> 3066.66] were divided +[3066.66 --> 3068.24] many of them said +[3068.24 --> 3069.34] he is demon possessed +[3069.34 --> 3070.34] and raving mad +[3070.34 --> 3071.42] why listen to him +[3071.42 --> 3072.78] but others said +[3072.78 --> 3074.82] these are not the sayings +[3074.82 --> 3076.24] of a man possessed by a demon +[3076.24 --> 3079.08] can a demon open the eyes +[3079.08 --> 3079.84] of the blind +[3079.84 --> 3084.58] the word of the lord +[3084.58 --> 3086.96] thanks be to god +[3086.96 --> 3094.40] so in our passage +[3094.40 --> 3095.18] we had +[3095.18 --> 3097.46] Jesus referring to himself +[3097.46 --> 3099.60] as the good shepherd +[3099.60 --> 3100.88] and +[3100.88 --> 3102.88] I think it's kind of neat +[3102.88 --> 3104.18] that the +[3104.18 --> 3105.98] the idea of shepherd +[3105.98 --> 3106.60] shepherd +[3106.60 --> 3107.58] has a pretty good +[3107.58 --> 3108.34] staying power +[3108.34 --> 3109.40] for a metaphor +[3109.40 --> 3110.16] that this is +[3110.16 --> 3112.26] over 2,000 years ago +[3112.26 --> 3112.62] and +[3112.62 --> 3113.24] and Jesus +[3113.24 --> 3115.12] or about 2,000 years ago +[3115.12 --> 3116.68] and even though +[3116.68 --> 3116.90] we're +[3116.90 --> 3117.60] kind of people +[3117.60 --> 3118.36] living in cities +[3118.36 --> 3120.10] I don't own any sheep +[3120.10 --> 3120.60] I don't know +[3120.60 --> 3121.12] what it's like +[3121.12 --> 3122.32] really to be a shepherd +[3122.32 --> 3124.12] but there's something +[3124.12 --> 3125.10] about the metaphor +[3125.10 --> 3126.40] that is comforting +[3126.40 --> 3126.98] we were reading +[3126.98 --> 3128.14] the words earlier today +[3128.14 --> 3128.42] from +[3128.42 --> 3129.98] Psalm 23 +[3129.98 --> 3131.48] and we didn't need +[3131.48 --> 3132.66] to have this explained +[3132.66 --> 3133.44] any extra +[3133.44 --> 3134.10] we just know +[3134.10 --> 3134.92] of the comfort +[3134.92 --> 3135.40] that it is +[3135.40 --> 3136.16] to be in the presence +[3136.16 --> 3137.86] of the good shepherd +[3137.86 --> 3140.92] now this +[3140.92 --> 3142.28] simple observation +[3142.28 --> 3142.94] a lot of people +[3142.94 --> 3143.86] have tried to weigh in +[3143.86 --> 3144.46] like why +[3144.46 --> 3145.44] why does this +[3145.44 --> 3146.24] just immediately +[3146.24 --> 3147.72] make so much sense +[3147.72 --> 3148.34] to us +[3148.34 --> 3149.70] and one of my +[3149.70 --> 3150.70] favorite explanations +[3150.70 --> 3151.44] is +[3151.44 --> 3152.16] that +[3152.16 --> 3153.86] we know what it's like +[3153.86 --> 3154.64] to be sheep +[3154.64 --> 3155.72] that's my drawing +[3155.72 --> 3156.14] of a sheep +[3156.14 --> 3156.78] hopefully it +[3156.78 --> 3158.50] semi-resembles +[3158.50 --> 3159.32] your imagination +[3159.32 --> 3159.92] of a sheep +[3159.92 --> 3160.78] you can draw your own +[3160.78 --> 3161.28] if you like +[3161.28 --> 3163.32] but we know +[3163.32 --> 3163.84] what it's like +[3163.84 --> 3164.96] to be sheep +[3164.96 --> 3165.42] we know +[3165.42 --> 3166.30] that the vulnerability +[3166.30 --> 3168.42] that sheep have +[3168.42 --> 3169.46] the feeling +[3169.46 --> 3170.46] of helplessness +[3170.46 --> 3171.56] of just needing +[3171.56 --> 3172.38] a guide +[3172.38 --> 3173.70] needing something +[3173.70 --> 3174.70] beyond ourselves +[3174.70 --> 3175.72] we know how easily +[3175.72 --> 3177.06] we can get frightened +[3177.06 --> 3177.90] how easily +[3177.90 --> 3179.12] we can get distracted +[3179.12 --> 3180.26] that we are needy +[3180.26 --> 3180.82] and insecure +[3180.82 --> 3182.28] that we know +[3182.28 --> 3182.94] what it's like +[3182.94 --> 3184.44] to be sheep +[3184.44 --> 3185.42] and I'm sure +[3185.42 --> 3186.18] some of us +[3186.18 --> 3187.34] would prefer +[3187.34 --> 3188.40] it otherwise +[3188.40 --> 3189.68] we kind of try +[3189.68 --> 3190.86] to make ourselves +[3190.86 --> 3191.94] a little bit more secure +[3191.94 --> 3193.10] maybe we think +[3193.10 --> 3194.60] that we're more lions +[3194.60 --> 3195.92] or tigers +[3195.92 --> 3197.24] or bears +[3197.24 --> 3201.44] but I think +[3201.44 --> 3202.16] when we have +[3202.16 --> 3203.66] any sort of +[3203.66 --> 3205.54] pressures around us +[3205.54 --> 3206.22] when we're faced +[3206.22 --> 3206.80] with the really +[3206.80 --> 3207.90] challenging things +[3207.90 --> 3208.36] of life +[3208.36 --> 3209.48] that we +[3209.48 --> 3210.62] are reminded +[3210.62 --> 3211.54] that we really +[3211.54 --> 3212.08] are +[3212.08 --> 3213.78] like sheep +[3213.78 --> 3215.66] those images +[3215.66 --> 3216.36] of our strength +[3216.36 --> 3217.18] kind of fade +[3217.18 --> 3218.26] when we see +[3218.26 --> 3219.28] our own vulnerability +[3219.28 --> 3221.08] in times of crisis +[3221.08 --> 3223.14] when I come +[3223.14 --> 3224.08] and visit people +[3224.08 --> 3225.58] in hospice care +[3225.58 --> 3226.46] palliative care +[3226.46 --> 3227.32] or I'm doing +[3227.32 --> 3228.38] a graveside service +[3228.38 --> 3229.14] often people +[3229.14 --> 3230.20] will request +[3230.20 --> 3231.20] the words +[3231.20 --> 3232.52] from Psalm 23 +[3232.52 --> 3234.48] words that remind us +[3234.48 --> 3235.10] that God +[3235.10 --> 3236.06] is our shepherd +[3236.06 --> 3239.62] it's these reminders +[3239.62 --> 3240.42] that we need +[3240.42 --> 3241.06] in these times +[3241.06 --> 3241.82] where we feel +[3241.82 --> 3243.62] immensely small +[3243.62 --> 3244.66] and helpless +[3244.66 --> 3246.48] that we need +[3246.48 --> 3246.92] to know +[3246.92 --> 3248.20] that someone else +[3248.20 --> 3249.10] is in charge +[3249.10 --> 3250.18] someone who knows +[3250.18 --> 3250.52] us +[3250.52 --> 3252.40] and can protect us +[3252.40 --> 3253.58] we know +[3253.58 --> 3254.96] that we need +[3254.96 --> 3256.16] a shepherd +[3256.16 --> 3258.48] and of course +[3258.48 --> 3259.30] those times +[3259.30 --> 3260.74] kind of near death +[3260.74 --> 3262.18] are one time +[3262.18 --> 3262.90] that we can feel +[3262.90 --> 3263.26] small +[3263.26 --> 3264.28] but there's so many +[3264.28 --> 3265.26] other different instances +[3265.26 --> 3266.18] it can be +[3266.18 --> 3267.62] perhaps in a +[3267.62 --> 3268.94] mental health crisis +[3268.94 --> 3270.98] it can expose +[3270.98 --> 3271.98] that we might not +[3271.98 --> 3273.16] have as much control +[3273.16 --> 3274.06] as we would like +[3274.06 --> 3274.84] in our lives +[3274.84 --> 3276.48] it can be +[3276.48 --> 3277.20] uncertainty +[3277.20 --> 3277.98] and in global +[3277.98 --> 3278.52] politics +[3278.52 --> 3279.18] and following +[3279.18 --> 3279.76] the news +[3279.76 --> 3280.40] and just seeing +[3280.40 --> 3281.22] how quickly +[3281.22 --> 3282.32] things can change +[3282.32 --> 3283.14] in our world +[3283.14 --> 3285.18] maybe there's +[3285.18 --> 3286.12] fears around +[3286.12 --> 3286.96] movements in our +[3286.96 --> 3287.36] culture +[3287.36 --> 3288.72] that make us +[3288.72 --> 3289.24] feel kind of +[3289.24 --> 3290.02] smaller or +[3290.02 --> 3290.86] insignificant in the +[3290.86 --> 3291.22] midst of it +[3291.22 --> 3291.74] we have fears +[3291.74 --> 3292.64] of how things +[3292.64 --> 3293.28] are changing +[3293.28 --> 3294.56] or maybe it's +[3294.56 --> 3295.10] the other way +[3295.10 --> 3295.90] around where +[3295.90 --> 3297.30] you find yourself +[3297.30 --> 3298.50] that you're changing +[3298.50 --> 3300.16] and the people +[3300.16 --> 3300.82] around you +[3300.82 --> 3301.34] aren't +[3301.34 --> 3302.06] they're not +[3302.06 --> 3302.90] changing in the +[3302.90 --> 3303.66] same way +[3303.66 --> 3306.40] there's lots +[3306.40 --> 3306.92] of things +[3306.92 --> 3307.40] that can give +[3307.40 --> 3308.64] us an unsettled +[3308.64 --> 3309.36] feeling +[3309.36 --> 3311.10] there's lots +[3311.10 --> 3311.78] of things +[3311.78 --> 3312.54] that can make +[3312.54 --> 3313.24] us feel like +[3313.24 --> 3314.06] we are stuck +[3314.06 --> 3315.42] that we are +[3315.42 --> 3316.10] entering into +[3316.10 --> 3316.82] something that's +[3316.82 --> 3317.24] unknown +[3317.24 --> 3318.84] and in these +[3318.84 --> 3319.18] moments +[3319.18 --> 3319.90] it's nice +[3319.90 --> 3320.56] to know +[3320.56 --> 3322.40] that there is +[3322.40 --> 3323.32] a shepherd +[3323.32 --> 3327.40] and regardless +[3327.40 --> 3328.02] of what puts +[3328.02 --> 3328.42] us here +[3328.42 --> 3329.12] regardless +[3329.12 --> 3330.16] of what reminds +[3330.16 --> 3330.86] us that we +[3330.86 --> 3331.72] are like +[3331.72 --> 3332.12] sheep +[3332.12 --> 3336.56] we have +[3336.56 --> 3338.16] this image +[3338.16 --> 3340.92] there's comfort +[3340.92 --> 3341.54] in knowing +[3341.54 --> 3342.46] that there is +[3342.46 --> 3343.30] someone in +[3343.30 --> 3343.80] charge +[3343.80 --> 3344.70] and Jesus +[3344.70 --> 3345.62] gives this +[3345.62 --> 3346.10] twice +[3346.10 --> 3347.00] in our +[3347.00 --> 3347.62] passage +[3347.62 --> 3348.50] twice +[3348.50 --> 3349.18] he says +[3349.18 --> 3350.06] I am +[3350.06 --> 3350.68] the good +[3350.68 --> 3351.14] shepherd +[3351.14 --> 3352.42] giving that +[3352.42 --> 3352.96] emphasis +[3352.96 --> 3354.94] that reminder +[3354.94 --> 3356.02] that this +[3356.02 --> 3356.64] is something +[3356.64 --> 3357.10] true +[3357.10 --> 3357.50] this is +[3357.50 --> 3357.80] something +[3357.80 --> 3358.26] true +[3358.26 --> 3359.00] about +[3359.00 --> 3359.50] him +[3359.50 --> 3360.90] he wants +[3360.90 --> 3361.20] us to +[3361.20 --> 3361.38] know +[3361.38 --> 3361.68] that it's +[3361.68 --> 3362.00] not just +[3362.00 --> 3362.60] wishful +[3362.60 --> 3363.16] thinking +[3363.16 --> 3365.14] that that +[3365.14 --> 3365.74] is who +[3365.74 --> 3366.62] he is +[3366.62 --> 3368.32] and we +[3368.32 --> 3368.92] take comfort +[3368.92 --> 3369.36] in this +[3369.36 --> 3369.84] image +[3369.84 --> 3371.36] because God +[3371.36 --> 3372.42] also gives +[3372.42 --> 3372.96] that image +[3372.96 --> 3373.66] of himself +[3373.66 --> 3374.40] that God +[3374.40 --> 3375.22] is the one +[3375.22 --> 3375.94] who is +[3375.94 --> 3376.72] that good +[3376.72 --> 3377.04] shepherd +[3377.04 --> 3377.88] whether it's +[3377.88 --> 3378.70] from Psalm +[3378.70 --> 3379.60] 23 or +[3379.60 --> 3380.60] where we'll +[3380.60 --> 3381.20] see in a +[3381.20 --> 3381.86] moment from +[3381.86 --> 3382.84] Ezekiel 34 +[3382.84 --> 3384.20] God promises +[3384.20 --> 3384.98] to be +[3384.98 --> 3386.12] that good +[3386.12 --> 3386.62] shepherd +[3386.62 --> 3387.50] for us +[3387.50 --> 3389.58] and we +[3389.58 --> 3389.84] can be +[3389.84 --> 3390.18] reminded +[3390.18 --> 3390.52] that as +[3390.52 --> 3391.04] big of +[3391.04 --> 3391.48] a gap +[3391.48 --> 3392.00] as there +[3392.00 --> 3392.68] is between +[3392.68 --> 3393.38] sheep and +[3393.38 --> 3393.84] a shepherd +[3393.84 --> 3395.36] there's an +[3395.36 --> 3396.14] even bigger +[3396.14 --> 3397.24] gap between +[3397.24 --> 3398.04] ourselves +[3398.04 --> 3399.10] and God +[3399.10 --> 3399.74] that God +[3399.74 --> 3400.28] is kind of +[3400.28 --> 3401.32] infinitely more +[3401.32 --> 3402.52] capable of +[3402.52 --> 3403.56] guiding us +[3403.56 --> 3407.62] now Jesus' +[3407.84 --> 3408.52] statement of +[3408.52 --> 3409.24] being a good +[3409.24 --> 3410.76] shepherd adds +[3410.76 --> 3411.48] in that word +[3411.48 --> 3413.24] good and +[3413.24 --> 3414.20] that is there +[3414.20 --> 3415.42] to remind us +[3415.42 --> 3415.84] that there +[3415.84 --> 3416.48] are not +[3416.48 --> 3417.48] good shepherds +[3417.48 --> 3417.94] around +[3417.94 --> 3419.46] and we +[3419.46 --> 3420.12] could see +[3420.12 --> 3420.66] an example +[3420.66 --> 3421.00] of that +[3421.00 --> 3421.34] if we were +[3421.34 --> 3421.80] to read +[3421.80 --> 3422.40] the whole +[3422.40 --> 3423.60] of chapter +[3423.60 --> 3424.28] nine of +[3424.28 --> 3424.70] John +[3424.70 --> 3426.04] I kind of +[3426.04 --> 3426.54] pointed out +[3426.54 --> 3426.94] earlier +[3426.94 --> 3427.82] there's this +[3427.82 --> 3428.30] instance +[3428.30 --> 3429.60] Jesus heals +[3429.60 --> 3430.42] someone who +[3430.42 --> 3431.50] is blind +[3431.50 --> 3432.58] and the +[3432.58 --> 3433.38] problem with +[3433.38 --> 3433.98] that is that +[3433.98 --> 3434.44] he does it +[3434.44 --> 3434.68] on the +[3434.68 --> 3434.98] Sabbath +[3434.98 --> 3435.26] and the +[3435.26 --> 3435.70] religious +[3435.70 --> 3436.18] leaders +[3436.18 --> 3436.94] don't like +[3436.94 --> 3437.30] that +[3437.30 --> 3438.14] so when +[3438.14 --> 3438.44] they try +[3438.44 --> 3438.94] to correct +[3438.94 --> 3439.10] it +[3439.10 --> 3439.34] when they +[3439.34 --> 3439.88] confront +[3439.88 --> 3440.46] him on +[3440.46 --> 3440.62] it +[3440.62 --> 3441.34] they end +[3441.34 --> 3441.64] up +[3441.64 --> 3442.72] acting +[3442.72 --> 3443.30] like +[3443.30 --> 3444.64] not +[3444.64 --> 3444.98] good +[3444.98 --> 3445.66] shepherds +[3445.66 --> 3446.04] they end +[3446.04 --> 3446.28] up +[3446.28 --> 3446.88] kicking +[3446.88 --> 3447.20] this +[3447.20 --> 3447.52] person +[3447.52 --> 3447.76] out +[3447.76 --> 3447.96] who +[3447.96 --> 3448.16] was +[3448.16 --> 3448.46] healed +[3448.46 --> 3448.66] which +[3448.66 --> 3448.76] was +[3448.76 --> 3448.90] the +[3448.90 --> 3449.30] opposite +[3449.30 --> 3449.62] of what +[3449.62 --> 3449.80] you would +[3449.80 --> 3450.20] expect +[3450.20 --> 3450.58] from someone +[3450.58 --> 3450.78] that's +[3450.78 --> 3451.04] healed +[3451.04 --> 3452.18] when someone +[3452.18 --> 3452.48] was kind +[3452.48 --> 3452.68] of an +[3452.68 --> 3453.24] outcast +[3453.24 --> 3453.68] because +[3453.68 --> 3454.66] of a +[3454.66 --> 3455.06] sickness +[3455.06 --> 3455.80] of sorts +[3455.80 --> 3456.80] when they +[3456.80 --> 3457.26] get healed +[3457.26 --> 3457.96] they're supposed +[3457.96 --> 3458.96] to be re-entered +[3458.96 --> 3459.84] into community +[3459.84 --> 3461.00] but the opposite +[3461.00 --> 3462.24] takes place +[3462.24 --> 3462.58] here +[3462.58 --> 3464.00] they're removed +[3464.00 --> 3464.60] from it +[3464.60 --> 3466.18] as we saw +[3466.18 --> 3467.04] in verse 34 +[3467.04 --> 3467.94] they threw +[3467.94 --> 3468.60] him out +[3468.60 --> 3472.00] and we +[3472.00 --> 3472.66] find that +[3472.66 --> 3473.56] the Pharisees +[3473.56 --> 3474.22] the religious +[3474.22 --> 3474.92] shepherds +[3474.92 --> 3475.42] of Israel +[3475.42 --> 3475.82] are people +[3475.82 --> 3476.24] that have +[3476.24 --> 3476.80] it wrong +[3476.80 --> 3478.50] they're kind +[3478.50 --> 3479.56] of being +[3479.56 --> 3480.68] these gatekeepers +[3480.68 --> 3482.50] saying +[3482.50 --> 3483.84] we are the +[3483.84 --> 3484.50] ones who decide +[3484.50 --> 3485.10] who is in +[3485.10 --> 3485.68] and out +[3485.68 --> 3486.58] and they're +[3486.58 --> 3487.50] acting like +[3487.50 --> 3490.28] what the +[3490.28 --> 3491.16] description is +[3491.16 --> 3491.70] of the religious +[3491.70 --> 3492.30] leaders in +[3492.30 --> 3493.38] Ezekiel 34 +[3493.38 --> 3494.48] and I know +[3494.48 --> 3495.68] when we think +[3495.68 --> 3496.22] of the shepherd +[3496.22 --> 3496.64] imagery +[3496.64 --> 3497.94] we probably +[3497.94 --> 3498.64] first think +[3498.64 --> 3499.32] of Psalm 23 +[3499.32 --> 3500.04] because that's +[3500.04 --> 3500.36] the most +[3500.36 --> 3500.90] familiar +[3500.90 --> 3501.50] of our +[3501.50 --> 3501.96] passages +[3501.96 --> 3502.56] but if +[3502.56 --> 3503.10] you look +[3503.10 --> 3503.40] at the +[3503.40 --> 3503.60] people +[3503.60 --> 3504.06] that really +[3504.06 --> 3504.56] spend a lot +[3504.56 --> 3504.90] of time +[3504.90 --> 3505.46] with John +[3505.46 --> 3507.14] they often +[3507.14 --> 3507.80] say this is +[3507.80 --> 3509.16] actually referencing +[3509.16 --> 3510.90] Ezekiel 34 +[3510.90 --> 3511.88] a lot more +[3511.88 --> 3512.50] closely +[3512.50 --> 3513.48] and it fits +[3513.48 --> 3514.00] within the +[3514.00 --> 3514.32] narrative +[3514.32 --> 3514.82] it fits +[3514.82 --> 3515.80] within that +[3515.80 --> 3516.52] follow through +[3516.52 --> 3517.18] from that +[3517.18 --> 3518.00] context of +[3518.00 --> 3518.66] John chapter +[3518.66 --> 3519.08] 9 +[3519.08 --> 3523.08] so to +[3523.08 --> 3523.78] look at +[3523.78 --> 3525.04] Ezekiel 34 +[3525.04 --> 3526.00] for just a +[3526.00 --> 3526.36] moment +[3526.36 --> 3527.12] to hear +[3527.12 --> 3528.06] these words +[3528.06 --> 3528.78] in this +[3528.78 --> 3529.48] context +[3529.48 --> 3531.34] we have +[3531.34 --> 3532.10] God saying +[3532.10 --> 3533.28] this is +[3533.28 --> 3533.68] what the +[3533.68 --> 3534.04] sovereign +[3534.04 --> 3534.88] Lord says +[3534.88 --> 3536.84] woe to +[3536.84 --> 3537.08] you +[3537.08 --> 3537.72] shepherds +[3537.72 --> 3538.44] of Israel +[3538.44 --> 3539.04] who only +[3539.04 --> 3539.58] take care +[3539.58 --> 3540.22] of yourselves +[3540.22 --> 3541.86] should not +[3541.86 --> 3542.66] the shepherds +[3542.66 --> 3543.22] take care +[3543.22 --> 3543.54] of the +[3543.54 --> 3543.98] flock +[3543.98 --> 3546.10] so that +[3546.10 --> 3546.68] the religious +[3546.68 --> 3547.42] leaders of +[3547.42 --> 3547.60] the day +[3547.60 --> 3548.08] aren't doing +[3548.08 --> 3548.60] their job +[3548.60 --> 3548.94] of taking +[3548.94 --> 3549.26] care of +[3549.26 --> 3549.66] the flock +[3549.66 --> 3550.04] well what +[3550.04 --> 3550.28] are they +[3550.28 --> 3550.60] doing +[3550.60 --> 3550.96] they +[3550.96 --> 3551.18] says +[3551.18 --> 3551.70] you eat +[3551.70 --> 3552.38] the curds +[3552.38 --> 3552.60] and you +[3552.60 --> 3553.00] clothe +[3553.00 --> 3553.52] yourselves +[3553.52 --> 3553.88] with the +[3553.88 --> 3554.16] wool +[3554.16 --> 3554.78] and slaughter +[3554.78 --> 3555.28] the choice +[3555.28 --> 3555.74] animals +[3555.74 --> 3556.08] but you +[3556.08 --> 3556.34] don't +[3556.34 --> 3556.66] take care +[3556.66 --> 3556.88] of the +[3556.88 --> 3557.12] flock +[3557.12 --> 3557.52] so there's +[3557.52 --> 3558.00] a self +[3558.00 --> 3558.58] interest +[3558.58 --> 3559.38] that they +[3559.38 --> 3559.86] have +[3559.86 --> 3560.96] in contrast +[3560.96 --> 3561.52] to what +[3561.52 --> 3561.74] they're +[3561.74 --> 3562.36] supposed to +[3562.36 --> 3563.26] be doing +[3563.26 --> 3564.14] but more +[3564.14 --> 3564.72] than that +[3564.72 --> 3565.40] it says +[3565.40 --> 3566.04] in verse 4 +[3566.04 --> 3566.38] you have +[3566.38 --> 3567.20] not strengthened +[3567.20 --> 3567.80] the weak +[3567.80 --> 3568.48] or healed +[3568.48 --> 3569.04] the sick +[3569.04 --> 3569.68] or bound +[3569.68 --> 3570.32] the injured +[3570.32 --> 3570.78] you have +[3570.78 --> 3571.64] not brought +[3571.64 --> 3572.18] back +[3572.18 --> 3573.20] the strays +[3573.20 --> 3573.76] or even +[3573.76 --> 3574.26] searched +[3574.26 --> 3574.66] for the +[3574.66 --> 3575.04] lost +[3575.04 --> 3575.94] you have +[3575.94 --> 3576.36] ruled them +[3576.36 --> 3576.96] harshly +[3576.96 --> 3577.48] and brutally +[3577.48 --> 3578.20] so this +[3578.20 --> 3579.18] act of +[3579.18 --> 3579.64] caring +[3579.64 --> 3580.30] of going +[3580.30 --> 3580.68] out +[3580.68 --> 3581.58] and seeking +[3581.58 --> 3582.32] the lost +[3582.32 --> 3583.86] of bandaging +[3583.86 --> 3584.42] the sick +[3584.42 --> 3585.90] this is +[3585.90 --> 3586.26] what they +[3586.26 --> 3586.70] were called +[3586.70 --> 3587.22] to do +[3587.22 --> 3588.40] and they +[3588.40 --> 3588.80] weren't +[3588.80 --> 3589.50] doing it +[3589.50 --> 3592.64] it's no +[3592.64 --> 3593.20] mistake +[3593.20 --> 3594.04] that Jesus +[3594.04 --> 3594.72] picks up +[3594.72 --> 3595.28] shepherd +[3595.28 --> 3596.00] sheep and +[3596.00 --> 3596.32] shepherd +[3596.32 --> 3596.88] imagery +[3596.88 --> 3598.04] right after +[3598.04 --> 3598.76] the story +[3598.76 --> 3599.46] of the +[3599.46 --> 3599.82] religious +[3599.82 --> 3600.46] leaders +[3600.46 --> 3602.16] ruling +[3602.16 --> 3603.02] harshly +[3603.02 --> 3603.70] perhaps +[3603.70 --> 3604.24] brutally +[3604.24 --> 3606.90] and you +[3606.90 --> 3607.30] can read +[3607.30 --> 3607.88] the full +[3607.88 --> 3609.36] chapter +[3609.36 --> 3611.02] to get +[3611.02 --> 3611.36] the bigger +[3611.36 --> 3611.78] picture +[3611.78 --> 3612.32] but I +[3612.32 --> 3612.54] think +[3612.54 --> 3612.80] one of +[3612.80 --> 3613.26] the key +[3613.26 --> 3613.68] verses +[3613.68 --> 3614.62] is +[3614.62 --> 3615.86] verse 11 +[3615.86 --> 3616.64] one of +[3616.64 --> 3617.30] the reasons +[3617.30 --> 3617.88] why this +[3617.88 --> 3618.22] would have +[3618.22 --> 3618.56] been on +[3618.56 --> 3618.94] the minds +[3618.94 --> 3619.14] of the +[3619.14 --> 3619.34] Jewish +[3619.34 --> 3619.62] people +[3619.62 --> 3619.94] is because +[3619.94 --> 3620.28] of a +[3620.28 --> 3620.76] promise +[3620.76 --> 3621.10] that's +[3621.10 --> 3621.60] embedded +[3621.60 --> 3622.40] into this +[3622.40 --> 3622.74] passage +[3622.74 --> 3623.16] it's not +[3623.16 --> 3623.54] just an +[3623.54 --> 3624.08] indictment +[3624.08 --> 3624.66] against the +[3624.66 --> 3624.94] religious +[3624.94 --> 3625.22] leaders +[3625.22 --> 3625.44] of the +[3625.44 --> 3625.68] day +[3625.68 --> 3626.28] but there's +[3626.28 --> 3626.86] a promise +[3626.86 --> 3627.38] in here +[3627.38 --> 3627.88] and the +[3627.88 --> 3628.32] promise +[3628.32 --> 3628.90] is +[3628.90 --> 3630.86] this is +[3630.86 --> 3631.26] what the +[3631.26 --> 3631.70] sovereign +[3631.70 --> 3632.52] lord says +[3632.52 --> 3633.82] I myself +[3633.82 --> 3634.48] will search +[3634.48 --> 3634.96] for my +[3634.96 --> 3635.30] sheep +[3635.30 --> 3635.78] and look +[3635.78 --> 3636.50] after them +[3636.50 --> 3638.22] there's a +[3638.22 --> 3638.68] promise +[3638.68 --> 3639.32] that God +[3639.32 --> 3639.70] himself +[3639.70 --> 3640.36] would be +[3640.36 --> 3640.78] the sheep +[3640.78 --> 3641.24] that God +[3641.24 --> 3641.90] himself +[3641.90 --> 3643.10] would do +[3643.10 --> 3643.72] that work +[3643.72 --> 3644.52] of caring +[3644.52 --> 3644.98] for his +[3644.98 --> 3645.28] people +[3645.28 --> 3645.64] so the +[3645.64 --> 3645.96] people +[3645.96 --> 3646.96] are anticipating +[3646.96 --> 3647.68] a time +[3647.68 --> 3648.30] where God +[3648.30 --> 3648.56] will be +[3648.56 --> 3648.92] present +[3648.92 --> 3649.54] where God +[3649.54 --> 3650.06] will be +[3650.06 --> 3650.68] the shepherd +[3650.68 --> 3653.64] so when +[3653.64 --> 3654.42] Jesus picks +[3654.42 --> 3654.76] up the +[3654.76 --> 3655.34] language of +[3655.34 --> 3656.06] shepherd here +[3656.06 --> 3657.80] right after +[3657.80 --> 3658.30] the shepherds +[3658.30 --> 3658.82] of the day +[3658.82 --> 3659.42] show that +[3659.42 --> 3659.88] they're not +[3659.88 --> 3660.34] caring for +[3660.34 --> 3660.82] the flock +[3660.82 --> 3661.50] it's a +[3661.50 --> 3662.64] very loaded +[3662.64 --> 3663.22] statement +[3663.22 --> 3665.42] he's essentially +[3665.42 --> 3665.92] saying +[3665.92 --> 3667.34] you leaders +[3667.34 --> 3668.46] are acting +[3668.46 --> 3668.90] like the +[3668.90 --> 3669.52] leaders of +[3669.52 --> 3669.96] old +[3669.96 --> 3671.04] you're no +[3671.04 --> 3671.48] different than +[3671.48 --> 3671.90] the ones that +[3671.90 --> 3672.38] came before +[3672.38 --> 3672.78] you who +[3672.78 --> 3673.28] missed the +[3673.28 --> 3673.60] point +[3673.60 --> 3673.94] you are +[3673.94 --> 3674.46] shepherds +[3674.46 --> 3675.08] who are only +[3675.08 --> 3676.10] interested in +[3676.10 --> 3676.66] yourselves +[3676.66 --> 3677.28] your self +[3677.28 --> 3677.86] preservation +[3677.86 --> 3679.06] you're kicking +[3679.06 --> 3679.54] out someone +[3679.54 --> 3679.88] from the +[3679.88 --> 3680.24] flock +[3680.24 --> 3680.84] for what +[3680.84 --> 3682.12] for being +[3682.12 --> 3682.64] healed +[3682.64 --> 3683.54] because he +[3683.54 --> 3684.16] believes in +[3684.16 --> 3684.46] the one +[3684.46 --> 3685.02] who healed +[3685.02 --> 3685.30] him +[3685.30 --> 3687.66] he's saying +[3687.66 --> 3688.04] to the +[3688.04 --> 3688.78] Pharisees +[3688.78 --> 3689.86] remember +[3689.86 --> 3690.58] what God +[3690.58 --> 3691.26] promised +[3691.26 --> 3693.48] that he +[3693.48 --> 3694.26] would come +[3694.26 --> 3695.14] and shepherd +[3695.14 --> 3695.76] his people +[3695.76 --> 3696.14] that he +[3696.14 --> 3696.52] would be +[3696.52 --> 3697.02] the true +[3697.02 --> 3697.50] shepherd +[3697.50 --> 3698.82] well I +[3698.82 --> 3699.44] am +[3699.44 --> 3700.56] the shepherd +[3700.56 --> 3701.72] you throw +[3701.72 --> 3702.20] people out +[3702.20 --> 3702.66] you send +[3702.66 --> 3703.18] them away +[3703.18 --> 3703.96] to get +[3703.96 --> 3704.38] snatched +[3704.38 --> 3704.78] by the +[3704.78 --> 3705.12] wolves +[3705.12 --> 3705.58] but not +[3705.58 --> 3705.88] me +[3705.88 --> 3706.62] those who +[3706.62 --> 3706.96] come to +[3706.96 --> 3707.22] me +[3707.22 --> 3707.56] are +[3707.56 --> 3708.16] completely +[3708.16 --> 3708.78] secure +[3708.78 --> 3709.72] they'll +[3709.72 --> 3710.34] never be +[3710.34 --> 3710.78] snatched +[3710.78 --> 3711.24] away +[3711.24 --> 3713.26] and I +[3713.26 --> 3713.78] think that's +[3713.78 --> 3714.46] an important +[3714.46 --> 3715.28] image for +[3715.28 --> 3715.98] us to +[3715.98 --> 3716.32] capture +[3716.32 --> 3716.66] when we +[3716.66 --> 3717.30] read this +[3717.30 --> 3717.90] passage +[3717.90 --> 3719.78] that whatever +[3719.78 --> 3720.46] our picture +[3720.46 --> 3721.16] of who +[3721.16 --> 3722.08] God is +[3722.08 --> 3723.14] needs to +[3723.14 --> 3723.94] be informed +[3723.94 --> 3724.86] by John +[3724.86 --> 3725.54] chapter 10 +[3725.54 --> 3726.36] of God +[3726.36 --> 3727.54] being the +[3727.54 --> 3727.86] shepherd +[3727.86 --> 3728.58] of God +[3728.58 --> 3729.00] being the +[3729.00 --> 3729.62] one who +[3729.62 --> 3730.54] longs to +[3730.54 --> 3731.12] reach out +[3731.12 --> 3731.82] for those +[3731.82 --> 3732.50] who actually +[3732.50 --> 3733.68] searches for +[3733.68 --> 3734.74] the lost +[3734.74 --> 3735.34] and brings +[3735.34 --> 3735.86] them home +[3735.86 --> 3736.74] that bandages +[3736.74 --> 3737.16] them +[3737.16 --> 3741.12] earlier in +[3741.12 --> 3741.70] the passage +[3741.70 --> 3742.30] if we +[3742.30 --> 3742.82] look at +[3742.82 --> 3744.76] John 10 +[3744.76 --> 3745.62] verse 3 +[3745.62 --> 3746.80] there's also +[3746.80 --> 3747.20] a big +[3747.20 --> 3747.64] emphasis +[3747.64 --> 3749.52] on the +[3749.52 --> 3749.82] sheep +[3749.82 --> 3751.24] and what +[3751.24 --> 3751.76] the sheep +[3751.76 --> 3752.50] are doing +[3752.50 --> 3752.96] here and +[3752.96 --> 3753.34] it says +[3753.34 --> 3754.02] in verse +[3754.02 --> 3754.44] 3 +[3754.44 --> 3755.90] the gate +[3755.90 --> 3756.40] keeper +[3756.40 --> 3756.90] opens the +[3756.90 --> 3757.26] gate for +[3757.26 --> 3757.56] him and +[3757.56 --> 3758.06] the sheep +[3758.06 --> 3759.48] listen to +[3759.48 --> 3760.32] his voice +[3760.32 --> 3761.74] there's this +[3761.74 --> 3762.56] listening +[3762.56 --> 3763.28] emphasis +[3763.28 --> 3764.12] in here +[3764.12 --> 3765.74] he calls +[3765.74 --> 3766.18] the sheep +[3766.18 --> 3766.78] by name +[3766.78 --> 3767.32] and leads +[3767.32 --> 3767.88] them out +[3767.88 --> 3769.88] and when +[3769.88 --> 3770.42] he has +[3770.42 --> 3771.06] brought them +[3771.06 --> 3772.12] out all +[3772.12 --> 3772.54] on his +[3772.54 --> 3772.94] own +[3772.94 --> 3774.38] he goes +[3774.38 --> 3775.06] on ahead +[3775.06 --> 3775.48] of them +[3775.48 --> 3776.60] and the +[3776.60 --> 3777.40] sheep follow +[3777.40 --> 3778.22] him because +[3778.22 --> 3779.44] they know +[3779.44 --> 3780.74] his voice +[3780.74 --> 3786.24] now +[3786.24 --> 3790.14] knowing the +[3790.14 --> 3790.70] good shepherd +[3790.70 --> 3791.56] here is an +[3791.56 --> 3792.52] important thing +[3792.52 --> 3794.26] but also +[3794.26 --> 3797.64] to know +[3797.64 --> 3798.60] in the +[3798.60 --> 3798.84] biblical +[3798.84 --> 3799.60] context +[3799.60 --> 3801.26] I said +[3801.26 --> 3801.56] earlier +[3801.56 --> 3802.28] we don't +[3802.28 --> 3802.74] necessarily +[3802.74 --> 3803.32] know too +[3803.32 --> 3803.68] many +[3803.68 --> 3804.80] shepherds +[3804.80 --> 3805.68] and if we +[3805.68 --> 3806.00] do it's +[3806.00 --> 3806.36] probably a +[3806.36 --> 3806.66] little bit +[3806.66 --> 3807.32] different than +[3807.32 --> 3808.28] what shepherding +[3808.28 --> 3808.92] looked like +[3808.92 --> 3809.90] back in the +[3809.90 --> 3810.18] day +[3810.18 --> 3811.64] maybe some +[3811.64 --> 3811.86] of our +[3811.86 --> 3812.76] pictures of +[3812.76 --> 3813.48] sheep and +[3813.48 --> 3813.86] shepherd +[3813.86 --> 3814.54] we kind of +[3814.54 --> 3815.12] think to +[3815.12 --> 3816.80] what might +[3816.80 --> 3817.46] be out there +[3817.46 --> 3818.16] in other +[3818.16 --> 3818.98] areas where +[3818.98 --> 3819.30] you have +[3819.30 --> 3819.60] like the +[3819.60 --> 3820.22] sheep dogs +[3820.22 --> 3820.62] and they +[3820.62 --> 3821.66] corral the +[3821.66 --> 3822.02] sheep by +[3822.02 --> 3822.72] going behind +[3822.72 --> 3823.82] and pointing +[3823.82 --> 3824.14] them in +[3824.14 --> 3824.64] directions +[3824.64 --> 3825.32] that way +[3825.32 --> 3826.22] but that's +[3826.22 --> 3826.72] not the +[3826.72 --> 3827.50] way that +[3827.50 --> 3827.96] shepherding +[3827.96 --> 3829.12] worked in +[3829.12 --> 3829.38] the Middle +[3829.38 --> 3829.74] East or +[3829.74 --> 3831.14] still works +[3831.14 --> 3831.70] that way +[3831.70 --> 3833.16] when I +[3833.16 --> 3833.84] lived in +[3833.84 --> 3834.62] Israel for +[3834.62 --> 3835.44] a time +[3835.44 --> 3835.86] we would +[3835.86 --> 3836.50] come across +[3836.50 --> 3837.22] shepherds +[3837.22 --> 3838.08] and I +[3838.08 --> 3838.54] remember one +[3838.54 --> 3839.32] conversation that +[3839.32 --> 3839.84] we had with +[3839.84 --> 3840.78] one of just +[3840.78 --> 3841.38] asking what +[3841.38 --> 3841.90] is the +[3841.90 --> 3842.32] relationship +[3842.32 --> 3843.12] with the +[3843.12 --> 3843.58] sheep like +[3843.58 --> 3845.06] what can +[3845.06 --> 3845.58] you tell us +[3845.58 --> 3846.06] about these +[3846.06 --> 3846.30] well he +[3846.30 --> 3846.70] could tell +[3846.70 --> 3847.70] us that he +[3847.70 --> 3848.16] had some of +[3848.16 --> 3848.68] his favorite +[3848.68 --> 3849.40] sheep he +[3849.40 --> 3849.76] knew which +[3849.76 --> 3850.10] sheep were +[3850.10 --> 3850.48] the leader +[3850.48 --> 3851.50] ones and +[3851.50 --> 3851.72] he could +[3851.72 --> 3852.04] demonstrate +[3852.04 --> 3852.46] that by +[3852.46 --> 3852.88] calling he +[3852.88 --> 3853.12] could say +[3853.12 --> 3853.52] okay that +[3853.52 --> 3853.90] sheep over +[3853.90 --> 3854.56] there I'll +[3854.56 --> 3855.02] call that +[3855.02 --> 3855.62] one's name +[3855.62 --> 3856.24] and it will +[3856.24 --> 3856.84] come to me +[3856.84 --> 3857.28] and that +[3857.28 --> 3857.62] one over +[3857.62 --> 3858.00] there well +[3858.00 --> 3858.38] that one's +[3858.38 --> 3858.76] the leader +[3858.76 --> 3859.54] sheep so +[3859.54 --> 3859.96] if I call +[3859.96 --> 3860.28] that one +[3860.28 --> 3860.66] to me I +[3860.66 --> 3861.08] know other +[3861.08 --> 3861.56] ones will +[3861.56 --> 3862.14] follow so +[3862.14 --> 3862.48] it can be +[3862.48 --> 3862.98] helpful if +[3862.98 --> 3863.20] we have +[3863.20 --> 3863.70] some stubborn +[3863.70 --> 3864.98] sheep to +[3864.98 --> 3865.44] know which +[3865.44 --> 3866.22] ones to +[3866.22 --> 3867.52] kind of call +[3867.52 --> 3868.10] by name +[3868.10 --> 3869.64] and one of +[3869.64 --> 3870.14] the interesting +[3870.14 --> 3871.16] things about +[3871.16 --> 3872.50] sheep listening +[3872.50 --> 3872.90] when they +[3872.90 --> 3874.08] call is that +[3874.08 --> 3874.68] it's not an +[3874.68 --> 3875.22] image of +[3875.22 --> 3876.02] pushing from +[3876.02 --> 3877.48] behind but +[3877.48 --> 3878.24] the shepherd has +[3878.24 --> 3879.12] to go ahead +[3879.12 --> 3879.54] of the +[3879.54 --> 3880.08] sheep and +[3880.08 --> 3881.24] sheep for +[3881.24 --> 3881.88] them to be +[3881.88 --> 3882.50] able to +[3882.50 --> 3883.12] follow where +[3883.12 --> 3883.90] they're going +[3883.90 --> 3886.10] this is +[3886.10 --> 3886.80] something that +[3886.80 --> 3887.20] could kind of +[3887.20 --> 3887.84] famously be +[3887.84 --> 3888.84] demonstrated in +[3888.84 --> 3889.68] the sheep pens +[3889.68 --> 3891.38] there if you +[3891.38 --> 3892.02] wanted to make +[3892.02 --> 3892.46] sure that your +[3892.46 --> 3893.06] sheep were taken +[3893.06 --> 3893.62] care of for the +[3893.62 --> 3894.62] night it didn't +[3894.62 --> 3895.62] matter if you +[3895.62 --> 3896.34] just threw them +[3896.34 --> 3897.54] in this big pen +[3897.54 --> 3899.28] with flocks from +[3899.28 --> 3900.06] many other +[3900.06 --> 3901.50] shepherds because +[3901.50 --> 3902.04] you didn't have to +[3902.04 --> 3902.68] worry about sorting +[3902.68 --> 3903.32] out which sheep +[3903.32 --> 3903.98] were yours all +[3903.98 --> 3904.56] you'd have to do +[3904.56 --> 3905.12] is step out of +[3905.12 --> 3905.94] the pen and +[3905.94 --> 3907.62] call the names +[3907.62 --> 3908.46] for your sheep and +[3908.46 --> 3909.08] they would all +[3909.08 --> 3909.96] just come out +[3909.96 --> 3911.00] naturally you +[3911.00 --> 3911.56] wouldn't have to +[3911.56 --> 3912.28] have little extra +[3912.28 --> 3913.10] dividers the +[3913.10 --> 3914.78] sheep know the +[3914.78 --> 3915.90] shepherd's voice +[3915.90 --> 3920.18] and it doesn't +[3920.18 --> 3920.92] just stop with +[3920.92 --> 3921.88] being in the pen +[3921.88 --> 3922.58] of course that +[3922.58 --> 3924.04] pattern happens the +[3924.04 --> 3925.64] whole day that the +[3925.64 --> 3926.48] sheep are always +[3926.48 --> 3927.46] following the +[3927.46 --> 3928.58] shepherd so to +[3928.58 --> 3930.20] have this in our +[3930.20 --> 3931.64] imagery here we +[3931.64 --> 3933.54] got the sheep and +[3933.54 --> 3935.58] if there's something +[3935.58 --> 3937.22] chaotic going on in +[3937.22 --> 3938.04] front of the sheep +[3938.04 --> 3939.26] we don't have the +[3939.26 --> 3941.10] shepherd coming from +[3941.10 --> 3942.04] behind and saying +[3942.04 --> 3943.30] I go go into the +[3943.30 --> 3944.32] chaos go into that +[3944.32 --> 3946.74] uncertain place what +[3946.74 --> 3948.72] we have is the image +[3948.72 --> 3950.48] of the shepherd that +[3950.48 --> 3953.34] invites the sheep to +[3953.34 --> 3955.56] come to come where he +[3955.56 --> 3958.40] already is and I like +[3958.40 --> 3960.20] this image not just +[3960.20 --> 3962.18] because I drew it but +[3962.18 --> 3963.52] because I think it +[3963.52 --> 3965.94] gives a good picture of +[3965.94 --> 3967.40] how we can find some +[3967.40 --> 3968.44] encouragement in this +[3968.44 --> 3970.48] passage notice that in +[3970.48 --> 3971.94] this context that the +[3971.94 --> 3973.50] chaos the messiness of +[3973.50 --> 3974.08] life doesn't +[3974.08 --> 3975.22] necessarily disappear +[3975.22 --> 3978.76] what happens here is +[3978.76 --> 3980.24] that the shepherd is +[3980.24 --> 3981.52] present in it what +[3981.52 --> 3982.50] gives the sheep the +[3982.50 --> 3983.56] confidence to go up +[3983.56 --> 3984.50] there isn't that they +[3984.50 --> 3985.58] have a shepherd behind +[3985.58 --> 3986.60] them pushing them to +[3986.60 --> 3988.10] go but the shepherd is +[3988.10 --> 3990.68] present it's inviting them +[3990.68 --> 3992.14] to go into something +[3992.14 --> 3994.30] that is already known +[3994.30 --> 3998.56] my sheep listen to my +[3998.56 --> 4000.90] voice I know them and +[4000.90 --> 4003.54] they follow me Jesus +[4003.54 --> 4007.10] says the shepherd does +[4007.10 --> 4008.52] not and will not call us +[4008.52 --> 4009.82] to a place where he has +[4009.82 --> 4013.12] not already been we can +[4013.12 --> 4014.88] walk we can move ahead +[4014.88 --> 4016.44] with confidence knowing +[4016.44 --> 4017.78] that the shepherd doesn't +[4017.78 --> 4019.32] just tell us to blindly +[4019.32 --> 4020.94] push ourselves into the +[4020.94 --> 4022.46] unknown instead the +[4022.46 --> 4024.54] shepherd is present in +[4024.54 --> 4025.74] the places that might +[4025.74 --> 4027.84] seem or might feel very +[4027.84 --> 4029.18] uncertain for you +[4029.18 --> 4033.00] now this extends into +[4033.00 --> 4034.16] everything this extends +[4034.16 --> 4036.24] even into death +[4036.24 --> 4038.28] Jesus is the one who has +[4038.28 --> 4039.52] gone ahead of us who has +[4039.52 --> 4040.56] died who has conquered +[4040.56 --> 4042.76] death what is unknown to +[4042.76 --> 4044.02] us is something that is +[4044.02 --> 4045.30] certain for him +[4045.30 --> 4049.36] as sheep of the good +[4049.36 --> 4051.04] shepherd we are free to +[4051.04 --> 4053.90] wander ahead wander towards +[4053.90 --> 4055.28] him with full confidence +[4055.28 --> 4057.80] that God has things in +[4057.80 --> 4059.74] control that regardless of +[4059.74 --> 4060.88] how things may appear +[4060.88 --> 4063.78] regardless of how it might +[4063.78 --> 4065.18] appear that something else is +[4065.18 --> 4067.98] in charge that we will in +[4067.98 --> 4070.18] fact never be snatched away +[4070.18 --> 4074.38] now we might think if it's +[4074.38 --> 4075.60] kind of up to us the +[4075.60 --> 4076.64] strength of the sheep that +[4076.64 --> 4077.60] that maybe we're not strong +[4078.22 --> 4080.52] enough that we haven't done +[4080.52 --> 4081.68] enough that we don't have +[4081.68 --> 4082.82] enough certainty enough +[4082.82 --> 4083.74] conviction +[4083.74 --> 4087.22] but what's interesting in this +[4087.22 --> 4088.68] passage is that the emphasis +[4088.68 --> 4090.66] is not on the sheep or their +[4090.66 --> 4091.60] abilities +[4091.60 --> 4095.06] it points towards simply +[4095.06 --> 4097.10] knowing the shepherd's voice +[4097.10 --> 4100.90] are the sheep able to +[4100.90 --> 4102.46] identify are they familiar +[4102.46 --> 4105.66] enough with the one who is +[4105.66 --> 4106.48] the good shepherd +[4106.48 --> 4112.10] now Jesus gives this assurance +[4112.10 --> 4114.58] for those who are feeling +[4114.58 --> 4117.90] vulnerable for us sheep +[4117.90 --> 4123.60] in chapter 10 he notes no one +[4123.60 --> 4126.30] can snatch them from my hand +[4126.30 --> 4129.24] we can think of this no one +[4129.24 --> 4131.70] we can think of I think Paul +[4131.70 --> 4134.58] in Romans chapter 8 maybe +[4134.58 --> 4136.36] reflecting back on Jesus's +[4136.36 --> 4138.18] words of the security that we +[4138.18 --> 4139.88] have in Christ that no one or +[4139.88 --> 4141.30] nothing can separate us from +[4141.30 --> 4143.60] him and how he just extends +[4143.60 --> 4146.04] that Paul kind of goes on his +[4146.04 --> 4148.10] own ideas they're saying that +[4148.10 --> 4149.22] nothing can separate us from +[4149.22 --> 4150.32] the love of God that is in +[4150.32 --> 4152.46] Christ Jesus no height or depth +[4152.46 --> 4155.90] no power no authority or anything +[4155.90 --> 4157.78] can get between you and Jesus +[4157.78 --> 4161.86] this image I think I have it +[4161.86 --> 4163.60] written down here no one can +[4163.60 --> 4166.76] snatch me from his hand it's an +[4166.76 --> 4170.62] intensely personal image it's one +[4170.62 --> 4174.52] of being close it's not just that +[4174.52 --> 4176.64] you are guarded but you are in his +[4176.64 --> 4179.26] hand you are held and protected and +[4179.26 --> 4183.98] secure in the hands of Christ and +[4183.98 --> 4186.52] and when we look at where does +[4186.52 --> 4188.76] where's Jesus coming from to make +[4188.76 --> 4192.12] this level of statement what gives +[4192.12 --> 4195.36] him this sort of authority well +[4195.36 --> 4198.04] because being held in Jesus hands is +[4198.04 --> 4201.26] one in the same of being held in +[4201.26 --> 4204.94] God's hands and this is something you +[4204.94 --> 4206.86] see over and over again in the gospel +[4206.86 --> 4209.16] of John when you read it and as a whole +[4209.16 --> 4211.92] just how closely Jesus will say one +[4211.92 --> 4213.70] thing about himself and then say the +[4213.70 --> 4217.00] next line the very same thing about +[4217.00 --> 4219.60] God and this happens in this passage +[4219.60 --> 4221.58] where he talks about how no one can +[4221.58 --> 4223.96] snatch me from my hand or from the +[4223.96 --> 4227.86] father's hands and in case it's not +[4227.86 --> 4230.36] clear that he is one who is identifying +[4230.36 --> 4232.92] himself completely with God he says I +[4232.92 --> 4236.04] and the father are one he wants to +[4236.04 --> 4238.32] make it abundantly clear that he is God +[4238.32 --> 4242.38] finally come find finally come as the +[4242.38 --> 4245.98] shepherd who was promised to do away +[4245.98 --> 4247.84] with the shepherds who selfishly use +[4247.84 --> 4248.88] their power for gain +[4248.88 --> 4254.56] as God he is showing them what God +[4254.56 --> 4258.10] really looks like God's power is one +[4258.10 --> 4262.02] that has its power to serve one that +[4262.02 --> 4267.38] gives his life for others now if you're +[4267.38 --> 4268.96] wondering if that's how it was +[4268.96 --> 4271.40] understood in that day you can just +[4271.40 --> 4273.14] look at the response of the people that +[4273.14 --> 4276.24] were listening to him they respond like +[4276.24 --> 4279.80] they understand these people are +[4279.80 --> 4280.72] divided +[4280.72 --> 4285.10] that you could picture them kind of +[4285.10 --> 4288.78] picking up stones to kill him over this +[4288.78 --> 4291.32] it's one thing to claim to be the +[4291.32 --> 4293.48] messiah to but to claim to be God that's +[4293.48 --> 4295.92] going too far they say you are a man +[4295.92 --> 4301.28] you a mere man claim to be God and they +[4301.28 --> 4303.44] see this claim this outward claim +[4303.44 --> 4305.84] outright claim just to be God and they +[4305.84 --> 4308.12] are surprised they're offended by it +[4308.12 --> 4311.46] but if you read the gospel of John if +[4311.46 --> 4313.32] you've been following in the story you're +[4313.32 --> 4316.06] probably not as surprised as these first +[4316.06 --> 4317.60] hearers because John's been dropping +[4317.60 --> 4320.08] hints or just saying outright throughout +[4320.08 --> 4324.48] the gospel of John that this Jesus is God he +[4324.48 --> 4327.34] says it in the first chapter in verse 14 he +[4327.34 --> 4330.12] has this famous declaration the word or +[4330.12 --> 4334.40] God God became flesh and dwelt among us +[4334.40 --> 4338.60] so as as once by the time we get to +[4338.60 --> 4340.58] chapter 10 we might not be as surprised +[4340.58 --> 4345.08] with Jesus claiming to be God but what +[4345.08 --> 4349.98] might be a little bit surprising is what God +[4349.98 --> 4355.28] taking on flesh looks like that God taking +[4355.28 --> 4357.44] on flesh was only the beginning of the +[4357.44 --> 4359.44] depths that God was willing to do to +[4359.44 --> 4363.20] rescue his people the shepherd is one who +[4363.20 --> 4367.66] also lays down his life for the sheep like +[4367.66 --> 4374.92] that's the type of God that this is now what what +[4374.92 --> 4378.88] gives this final security for us we who are +[4378.88 --> 4383.68] sheep I think it's it's helpful for us to +[4383.68 --> 4389.04] finish with this image again remembering that the +[4389.04 --> 4393.50] security doesn't come from being transformed into +[4393.50 --> 4396.22] anything more powerful it's not about the +[4396.22 --> 4399.06] sheep becoming something different the +[4399.06 --> 4400.86] sheep remain sheep +[4400.86 --> 4405.20] it's not even about gathering ourselves +[4405.20 --> 4407.30] together so there's just more of us and +[4407.30 --> 4409.08] then maybe we'll be protected maybe we'll be +[4409.08 --> 4409.92] safe that way +[4409.92 --> 4413.88] the security has nothing to do with the +[4413.88 --> 4417.44] ability or the number of the sheep it is in +[4417.44 --> 4421.76] their belonging to the shepherd those who have +[4421.76 --> 4424.04] heard his voice those who believed him those +[4424.04 --> 4425.12] who followed him +[4425.12 --> 4429.62] we only need to listen to what the shepherd +[4429.62 --> 4433.88] says follow his voice and go where he +[4433.88 --> 4438.00] leads remember the one who calls us +[4438.00 --> 4441.70] invites us forward doesn't do so as one +[4441.70 --> 4444.40] kind of pushing us from behind telling us to +[4444.40 --> 4448.12] go somewhere unfamiliar Jesus calls us to +[4448.12 --> 4449.58] come to him +[4449.58 --> 4455.40] and my encouragement my hope the prayer for +[4455.40 --> 4457.88] you is that you may know this security +[4457.88 --> 4461.70] may you know that no matter what our +[4461.70 --> 4464.24] vulnerability is whatever that draws that +[4464.24 --> 4469.74] out that nobody can snatch you from him +[4469.74 --> 4474.20] we may have our hardships and that that +[4474.20 --> 4478.62] chaos still stays there we may know our set of +[4478.62 --> 4481.56] challenges but we trust that the good shepherd is +[4481.56 --> 4484.44] present in it and through it +[4484.44 --> 4488.58] that the good shepherd ultimately has all in +[4488.58 --> 4492.10] control after all we do belong to him +[4492.10 --> 4496.94] and with that knowledge of belonging in him +[4496.94 --> 4500.82] that's nothing new especially for those in the +[4500.82 --> 4503.12] christian reform church who are forced to +[4503.12 --> 4505.74] memorize the heidelberg catechism question and +[4505.74 --> 4509.04] answer number one it's it's something that we're +[4509.04 --> 4513.76] going to read together to finish the service here and +[4513.76 --> 4520.58] it's it's a really interesting kind of catechism note for catechism is +[4520.58 --> 4525.22] something for teaching and for those if you don't know kind of what the heidelberg +[4525.22 --> 4531.60] catechism is it was written 450 plus years ago for children to educate +[4531.60 --> 4535.78] children on who god is so they don't +[4535.78 --> 4539.42] approach it in the way that a lot of the textbooks of the day did if it was in the +[4539.42 --> 4542.72] textbooks they would say this is who god is and they would start with all +[4542.72 --> 4546.68] these definitions about god but instead the heidelberg catechism was +[4546.68 --> 4553.00] kind of unique in its approach saying well where is our comfort it points back to the +[4553.00 --> 4558.18] person it's something that's very personal in its nature and its first +[4558.18 --> 4561.88] question and answer ends up being something quite popular something that +[4561.88 --> 4565.40] points back to a great summary of where our comfort +[4565.40 --> 4567.08] truly is +[4567.08 --> 4572.32] it's a statement of belonging pointing towards +[4572.32 --> 4575.56] this ultimate belonging to our good shepherd +[4575.56 --> 4580.98] so i invite you to say these words with me hopefully you can see it from where +[4580.98 --> 4586.30] your sitting i'll read the question you can read the answer what is your only +[4586.30 --> 4593.58] comfort in life and in death that i am not my own but belong +[4593.58 --> 4602.08] body and soul in life and in death to my faithful savior jesus christ he has fully +[4602.08 --> 4608.06] paid for all my sins with his precious blood and has set me free from the +[4608.06 --> 4615.62] tyranny of the devil he also watches over me in such a way that not a hair can fall +[4615.62 --> 4623.06] from my head without the will of my father in heaven in fact all things must work together +[4623.06 --> 4633.06] for my salvation because i belong to him christ by his holy spirit assures me of eternal life and +[4633.06 --> 4638.74] makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him +[4638.74 --> 4641.10] let's pray +[4641.10 --> 4651.14] lord may our belonging to you bring us to follow you where you call us +[4651.14 --> 4659.28] in the messiness of life give us the boldness we need to go where you guide +[4659.28 --> 4664.14] knowing that nothing can snatch us from your hand +[4664.14 --> 4669.34] and trusting that we know your voice when you call +[4669.34 --> 4671.02] amen +[4671.02 --> 4671.26] m +[4671.26 --> 4679.56] a +[4679.56 --> 4681.02] m +[4681.02 --> 4682.32] o +[4682.32 --> 4682.74] o +[4682.74 --> 4682.94] m +[4682.94 --> 4685.54] o +[4685.54 --> 4686.76] o +[4686.76 --> 4687.38] o +[4687.38 --> 4687.66] o +[4687.66 --> 4688.62] o +[4688.62 --> 4690.08] â +[4690.08 --> 4690.88] o +[4690.88 --> 4691.04] o +[4691.04 --> 4693.48] o +[4693.48 --> 4694.28] o +[4694.28 --> 4696.08] o +[4696.08 --> 4696.64] o +[4696.64 --> 4698.84] o +[4698.84 --> 4709.84] I have the Maker before my heart. +[4709.84 --> 4720.84] Before even time began, my life was in His hand. +[4720.84 --> 4728.84] He knows my name. +[4728.84 --> 4734.84] He knows my every thought. +[4734.84 --> 4740.84] He sees each tear that falls, +[4740.84 --> 4746.84] and hears me when I call. +[4750.84 --> 4757.84] I have a Father. +[4757.84 --> 4763.84] He calls me His own. +[4763.84 --> 4768.84] You'll never meet me, +[4768.84 --> 4775.84] no matter where I go. +[4775.84 --> 4782.84] He knows my name. +[4782.84 --> 4788.84] He knows my every thought. +[4788.84 --> 4794.84] He sees each tear that falls, +[4794.84 --> 4801.84] and hears me when I call. +[4801.84 --> 4807.84] He knows my name. +[4807.84 --> 4814.84] He knows my every thought. +[4814.84 --> 4819.84] He sees each tear that falls, +[4819.84 --> 4826.84] and hears me when I call. +[4826.84 --> 4832.84] And hears me when I call. +[4832.84 --> 4847.84] He knows my every thought. +[4847.84 --> 4849.84] He knows my every thought. +[4849.84 --> 4854.84] We are sent from here with God's word of blessing. +[4854.84 --> 4857.84] This is what the blessing is. +[4857.84 --> 4862.84] The blessing is God's word spoken through the preacher to you here, +[4862.84 --> 4866.84] so that you can be a blessing where you go. +[4866.84 --> 4868.84] It is a blessing, not a prayer, +[4868.84 --> 4872.84] so you can receive it with your eyes open and hands out, +[4872.84 --> 4874.84] as a blessing. +[4874.84 --> 4878.84] The Lord bless you and keep you. +[4878.84 --> 4881.84] The Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you. +[4881.84 --> 4885.84] The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace. +[4885.84 --> 4887.84] Amen. +[4887.84 --> 4896.84] you round eight of citians forinci褀dinários. +[4896.84 --> 4901.42] Second playing by the +[4901.42 --> 4906.84] flames of destiny. +[4906.84 --> 4909.58] Then bring God away develop. +[4909.84 --> 4911.50] Take me by your hand, +[4911.50 --> 4914.62] hammer him toward your side, +[4914.62 --> 4925.76] I want to trust in you and all I do bring you honor and praise. +[4925.76 --> 4934.46] How I love you, great and mighty be. +[4934.46 --> 4944.62] You are faithful, through the ages he ever changed. +[4951.62 --> 4960.10] Be my guide in the dark of night, set of fear to fright you or hope and truth. +[4960.10 --> 4969.44] I want to trust in you and all I do bring you honor and praise. +[4969.44 --> 4977.44] How I love you, great and mighty be. +[4978.10 --> 4988.10] You are faithful, through the ages he ever changed. +[4988.10 --> 5003.10] Be my guide for the road ahead, share of illness, let you are just and good. +[5004.68 --> 5012.54] I want to trust in you and all I do bring you honor and praise. +[5012.54 --> 5019.54] How I love you, great and mighty be. +[5019.54 --> 5029.76] You are faithful, through the ages he ever changed. +[5029.76 --> 5036.76] How I love you, great and mighty be. +[5036.76 --> 5046.76] You are faithful, through the ages he ever changed. +[5046.76 --> 5053.76] You are faithful, through the ages he ever changed. +[5053.76 --> 5060.76] You are faithful, through the ages he ever changed. +[5061.76 --> 5065.76] You are faithful, through you and all I do now. +[5065.76 --> 5068.76] Those who are faithful, through the ages he ever changed. +[5068.76 --> 5070.76] Amen. +[5098.76 --> 5100.76] Amen. +[5128.76 --> 5130.76] Amen. +[5158.76 --> 5160.76] Amen. +[5188.76 --> 5190.76] Amen. +[5218.76 --> 5220.76] Amen. +[5248.76 --> 5250.76] Amen. +[5278.76 --> 5280.76] Amen. +[5308.76 --> 5310.76] Amen. +[5338.76 --> 5340.76] Amen. +[5368.76 --> 5370.76] Amen. +[5398.76 --> 5400.76] Amen. +[5428.76 --> 5430.76] Amen. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - October 15, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - October 15, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..791640bdf181ca4995f9cde4b45a8c0ba7af3970 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - October 15, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,124 @@ +• Theme of unwavering love and acceptance from a higher power +• Emphasis on being valued and forgiven beyond measure +• Critique of striving for perfection and feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges +• Encouragement to live freely, unafraid to be oneself, in God's grace +• Reiteration of the sufficiency of God's love and mercy +• Feeling lost and uncertain at the end of a road +• Exhaustion of options and feeling like falling +• Hope and miracles in times of struggle +• God's presence and love in difficult situations +• Finding worth and identity in God's eyes +• Believing what God says about oneself despite feelings of weakness or failure +• Upcoming worship service "Revival Hymns" on October 29th at 6 p.m. +• Community art project: submit photos of non-church places for a collective art display +• Mexico mission trip details: + + Dates: March 16-25/26 + + Cost: $11.50 + + Changes due to COVID: fewer accommodations available, must book early +• Mexico mission trip activities: + + Partnering with local churches in Rosarito + + Working at an orphanage + + Breaking ground on a single-family homeless shelter for Abilino +• Reactivating the "Go" program for Mexico missions +• Age restrictions for attending an event +• Accommodations and sign-ups for the event +• Family and adult participation in the event +• Postponement of campfire worship night due to youth attendance +• Upcoming events, including Bible study and a funeral +• Introductions and welcomes from various church leaders +• Call to worship from Psalm 47 +• Clapping and shouting in joy for the Lord Most High +• Singing praises to God as King of the world +• Waiting upon the Lord for strength and deliverance +• References to God's characteristics: loving, strong, enduring, and comforting +• Invitation to come to the well of living water and satisfy spiritual thirst +• Call to bring failures and addictions to the foot of the cross +• Jesus waiting to open up to save us +• Praise and worship through song +• Reference to John 3:16 and God's love for the world +• Discussion of confessing sins and seeking forgiveness +• Reading from Psalm 66 and invitation to shout for joy +• Reflection on focusing on God's goodness in times of trouble +• Prayer for renewal and worship, with a focus on praising God's name +• Singing hymns and worship songs +• Worship song lyrics mentioning "Holy, holy forever" and "King of kings" +• Testimony from Isaac Hogewoning, a grade 10 student +• Isaac's experience at Rev Camp, led by the CLA Church +• Discussion of his Christian upbringing and personal faith journey +• The speaker struggled with living out their Christian faith and felt like they were only "talking the talk" but not "walking the walk" +• A series of events, including a friend's passing and the loss of other loved ones, led to feelings of anger, frustration, and sadness +• The speaker began questioning the meaning of life and blamed God for their struggles +• At summer camp, the speaker experienced a dramatic turnaround as they witnessed the Holy Spirit moving through middle school children and felt called to lead and be a role model to others +• The speaker received several words and visions from God, including "beautiful" and "love", which gave them confidence and clarity about their purpose in ministry +• They shared these experiences with others, including a chapel audience of 200 people, and saw the impact it had on those who heard it +• Spiritual experiences and feelings of emptiness +• Hearing the word "beautiful" multiple times +• Speaking in tongues and receiving prayer +• Understanding spiritual gifts, including interpretation and visions +• Overcoming fear to return to everyday life with a new perspective +• Embracing joy and heavenly happiness rather than worldly happiness +• Returning from spiritual experience feeling changed and wanting to serve God +• The speaker reflects on how their life was transformed when they gave their plans to God and let His plan take over. +• The Romans 8-11 verse is mentioned as a significant passage that highlights the Holy Spirit living within them and giving life to their mortal bodies. +• The speaker expresses amazement at the fact that the same Holy Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead lives in them, and this realization gave them confidence to share God's goodness with others. +• The speaker shares about how they had to learn that God was never absent from their life, even when it felt like He wasn't there, and that He still loves them despite their flaws. +• The speaker mentions a conversation about Satan's pride leading to eternal damnation, and how this realization made them understand the importance of putting God on their throne and recognizing that earthly trophies are temporary but heavenly ones are lasting. +• C.S. Lewis' quote is mentioned as an inspiration for the speaker, quoting his prayer that when they die, hell rejoices because they were out fighting against Satan's influence. +• The speaker describes their spiritual journey and how they feel closer to God +• They use the analogy of a basketball player, comparing their growth in faith to making the bench and starting full rotation +• The importance of prayer and following God's spirit are emphasized +• The speaker shares personal experiences of being raised in a Christian home and having a relationship with God +• The significance of perspective change is discussed, highlighting how it transformed their life and led them to "live out" their faith rather than just using it as a title +• Prayer for Isaac's life and leadership +• Worship song and praise to God +• Message from Deacon Mike about giving back financially +• Introduction to the Campus Reformed Ministries (formerly UBCO Chaplaincy) +• Discussion of ministry leaders Todd Statham, Curtis Met, and others +• Discussion of a powerful ministry +• Worship song with lyrics about God's name and salvation +• Explanation that following God means going where He leads +• Children's worship time discussion on who we should follow (God) +• Prayer for the day, asking for God's guidance and presence +• The Lord's blessing said together by the group +• A speaker shares a personal story about their niece Jana who has never walked in her life but is one of the happiest people they know +• The group prays for DeWinters and Hoga Warnings, two families who are experiencing difficult times +• The speaker leads a prayer thanking God for various blessings and asking for His guidance and help in daily life +• The group prays for their ministry, staff, and individuals including Chris and Rachel, Hoga Woonings, Klaus, and Dr. Ed +• The speaker mentions the wars and rumors of wars and asks God to come quickly to put an end to them +• The group prays for conviction, motivation, and change, asking God to be with them and guide Dr. Ed as he brings His word +• Curtis's last name is remembered as "Belief" with a "st" at the end +• A message from chapel is being shared, originally given by Ike and condensed for Trinity students +• Abraham's story in Genesis chapter 22, where he is called to sacrifice Isaac +• The Akedah, or binding, of Isaac and God's substitute +• The author of Hebrews' description of Abraham's faith in Hebrews 11:17-19 +• Psalm 62:11 referencing God's power and love +• An anecdote about the speaker's mother experiencing God's power and love in a moment of clarity +• Abraham's experiences, such as rescuing his nephew Lot and having a child in old age +• The merging of God's power and love in human experience +• Recalling personal experiences where the reality of God's power and love became apparent +• A recent experience of the speaker's family walking on the Pembroke Shire coast in Wales and visiting St. David's Cathedral +• The speaker had an overwhelming experience of God's power and love merging together +• The reality of God's power and love can merge in a single moment of time +• There are times when it doesn't seem like God is using his power in the service of his love, leading to questioning and doubt +• Examples given include infertility struggles, physical disabilities, and loss of life +• Abraham's faith is cited as an example of persevering through challenging circumstances despite questioning God's love +• Discussion of Abraham's experience with God and his conviction about the merger of power and love in his life +• Explanation of how goodness defines reality, even amidst suffering and pain +• Personal story about an experience of community and goodness at a Young Life event +• Distinguishing between "reality" and what appears to be real on the surface +• Encouragement to hold onto experiences of goodness and love as a basis for faith in difficult times +• The reality of God's power and love merging at a single point in time, which is Jesus Christ +• Trusting God's love despite life's challenges, including walking through the valley of shadow +• A story about a man testing the ice on a frozen lake to illustrate trusting God, even when it seems impossible +• The idea that just as we can trust God with our lives, He will also help us live with radical faithfulness and hope for the future +• Prayer for hope and manifestation of God's power and love +• Request to equip the church with powerful love +• Trust in God's plan despite difficulties and uncertainty +• Acknowledgment that all hope is in Christ +• Confession of dependence on Christ as life and salvation +• Praise and worship through song and prayer +• Blessing and guidance for those going into a new day and week +• Invocation of "Amen" repeated multiple times +• Reference to a shield, sword, fire in spirit, and God's presence +• Quote from scripture ("for these you have died") and mention of Jesus Christ as king +• Earth replying with a list of titles for Jesus (king of kings, lord, etc.) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - October 15, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - October 15, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..de3a67905e61a38dc47a9c5b0cd801d1b80da8fc --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - October 15, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1981 @@ +[0.00 --> 6.00] Let us pray... +[30.00 --> 49.40] I want you as you are not as you ought to be +[49.40 --> 54.44] Won't you lay down your guard and come to me +[54.44 --> 59.96] The shame that grips you now is crippling +[59.96 --> 65.44] It breaks my heart to see you suffering +[65.44 --> 72.86] Cause I am for you, I'm not against you +[72.86 --> 78.22] If you wanna know how far my love can go +[78.22 --> 81.78] Just how deep, just how wide +[81.78 --> 85.68] If you wanna see how much you mean to me +[85.68 --> 89.48] Look at my hands, look at my side +[89.48 --> 94.96] If you could count the times that day you are forgiven +[94.96 --> 98.44] It's more than the drops in the ocean +[98.44 --> 110.12] Don't think you need to settle for a substitute +[110.12 --> 115.60] When I'm the only love that changes you +[115.60 --> 122.08] And I am for you, I'm not against you +[122.08 --> 129.08] I am for you, I'm not against you +[129.08 --> 134.56] If you wanna know how far my love can go +[134.56 --> 138.56] Just how deep, just how wide +[138.56 --> 142.36] If you wanna see how much you mean to me +[142.36 --> 145.56] Look at my hands, look at my side +[145.56 --> 150.56] If you could count the times that day you are forgiven +[150.56 --> 154.04] It's more than the drops in the ocean +[154.04 --> 155.04] It's more than the drops in the ocean +[155.04 --> 162.04] Drops in the ocean +[162.04 --> 166.72] Open your heart, it's time that we start again +[166.72 --> 174.32] Open your heart, it's time that we start again +[174.32 --> 180.26] If you wanna know how far my life can go +[180.26 --> 183.50] Just how deep, just how wide +[183.50 --> 187.74] If you wanna see how much you mean to me +[187.74 --> 191.04] Look at my hands, look at my side +[191.04 --> 196.72] If you could count the times of day you are forgiven +[196.72 --> 200.18] It's more than the drops in the ocean +[200.18 --> 208.32] The drops in the ocean +[208.32 --> 216.32] I'm crying for you +[216.32 --> 220.38] I'm not against you +[220.38 --> 224.06] I am for you +[224.06 --> 228.06] I'm not against you +[228.06 --> 236.94] You're not the only one who feels like this +[236.94 --> 240.62] Feeling like you lose more than you win +[240.62 --> 244.62] Like life is just an endless hill you climb +[244.62 --> 248.62] You try and try but never arrive +[248.62 --> 252.30] I'm telling you something +[252.30 --> 254.30] This racing, this running +[254.30 --> 256.30] Oh, you're working way too hard +[256.30 --> 258.30] You're working way too hard +[258.30 --> 260.30] And this perfection you're chasing +[260.30 --> 273.98] Is just energy wasted +[273.98 --> 277.66] Cause he loves you like you are +[277.66 --> 279.66] So go ahead and live like you're loved +[279.66 --> 283.66] It's okay to act like you've been set free +[283.66 --> 287.34] His love has made you more than enough +[287.34 --> 289.34] So go ahead and be who he made you to be +[289.34 --> 291.34] And live like you're loved +[291.34 --> 301.02] Live like you're loved +[301.02 --> 303.02] Live like you're loved +[303.02 --> 306.46] Live like you're loved. +[306.46 --> 310.46] Live like you're loved. +[310.46 --> 314.70] And live like you know you're valuable. +[314.70 --> 318.46] Like you know the one that holds your soul. +[318.46 --> 322.46] Cause mercy has called you by your name. +[322.46 --> 326.94] Don't be afraid to live in that grace. +[326.94 --> 329.50] Oh, I'm telling you something. +[329.50 --> 331.50] This God we believe in. +[331.50 --> 335.02] Yeah, he changed everything. +[335.02 --> 337.14] No more guilt, no more shame. +[337.14 --> 339.98] He took all that away. +[339.98 --> 342.46] Gave us a reason to sing. +[342.46 --> 346.78] So go ahead and live like you're loved. +[346.78 --> 350.54] It's okay to act like you've been set free. +[350.54 --> 354.46] His love has made you more than enough. +[354.46 --> 358.54] So go ahead and be who he made you to be. +[358.54 --> 362.46] And live like you're loved. +[362.46 --> 365.98] Live like you're loved. +[365.98 --> 374.06] Live like you're loved. +[374.06 --> 378.28] Live like you're loved, walk like you're free +[378.28 --> 382.30] Stay like you know who we made you to be +[382.30 --> 386.26] Live like you're loved, like you believe +[386.26 --> 390.32] His love is all that you'll ever need +[390.32 --> 393.52] So go ahead and live like you're loved +[393.52 --> 401.54] His love has made you more than enough +[404.06 --> 409.50] So go ahead and live like you're loved +[409.50 --> 414.14] It's okay to act like you've been set free +[414.14 --> 417.84] His love has made you more than enough +[417.84 --> 422.36] So go ahead and be who he made you to be +[422.36 --> 424.22] And live like you're loved +[424.22 --> 428.22] Live like you're loved +[428.22 --> 430.24] Live like you're loved +[430.24 --> 432.24] Live like you're loved +[432.24 --> 436.24] Live like you're loved +[436.24 --> 438.48] Live like you're loved +[438.48 --> 440.38] Live like you're loved +[440.38 --> 442.28] Walk like you're free +[442.28 --> 446.32] Stay like you know who we made you to be +[446.32 --> 448.40] Live like you're loved +[448.40 --> 450.40] Like you believe +[450.40 --> 454.36] His love is all that you'll ever need +[454.36 --> 456.24] Live like you're loved +[456.24 --> 460.24] Live like you're loved +[460.24 --> 462.24] Live like you're loved +[462.24 --> 464.20] When you're at the end of the road +[464.20 --> 470.20] And it's not the one that you would have chosen +[470.20 --> 472.20] When you're at the end of your road +[472.20 --> 474.20] And you're holding on +[474.20 --> 476.20] But feel like you're falling +[476.20 --> 478.20] With every option +[478.20 --> 480.20] You tried everything you know +[480.20 --> 482.20] You saw light then you lost it +[482.20 --> 484.20] But there is still hope +[484.20 --> 486.20] Like the fire +[486.20 --> 488.20] And you're not the one that you would have chosen +[488.20 --> 490.20] When you're at the end of your road +[490.20 --> 492.20] And you're holding on +[492.20 --> 494.20] But feel like you're falling +[494.20 --> 496.20] With every option exhausted +[496.20 --> 498.20] You tried everything you know +[498.20 --> 500.20] You saw light then you lost it +[500.20 --> 502.20] You saw light then you lost it +[502.20 --> 504.20] But there is still hope +[504.20 --> 508.20] Like the fire in the night +[508.20 --> 512.20] Like the ocean parted wide +[512.20 --> 514.20] Like the grave empty inside +[514.20 --> 518.20] You will see he still does +[518.20 --> 522.20] You will see he still does +[522.20 --> 524.20] Miracles +[524.20 --> 526.20] Miracles +[526.20 --> 528.20] Miracles +[528.20 --> 530.20] Miracles +[530.20 --> 533.20] Even if you don't see it now +[533.20 --> 535.20] Without a doubt +[535.20 --> 538.20] He's already moving +[538.20 --> 541.20] There's not a pain that you hold +[541.20 --> 543.20] He doesn't know +[543.20 --> 546.20] And he isn't using +[546.20 --> 550.20] With every option exhausted +[550.20 --> 554.20] You tried everything you know +[554.20 --> 558.20] So reach for something beyond it +[558.20 --> 560.20] Cause he is our hope +[560.20 --> 564.20] Like the fire in the night +[564.20 --> 568.20] Like the ocean parted wide +[568.20 --> 572.20] Like the grave empty inside +[572.20 --> 574.20] You will see he still does +[574.20 --> 576.20] Miracles +[576.20 --> 578.20] Miracles +[578.20 --> 580.20] Miracles +[580.20 --> 582.20] Miracles +[582.20 --> 584.20] Miracles +[584.20 --> 586.20] Miracles +[586.20 --> 588.20] Miracles +[588.20 --> 590.20] Miracles +[590.20 --> 592.20] Miracles +[592.20 --> 594.20] Miracles +[594.20 --> 596.20] A broken heart can be restored +[596.20 --> 600.20] A broken soul can be reborn +[600.20 --> 602.20] And greater things +[602.20 --> 604.20] And greater things are still in store +[604.20 --> 606.20] For us +[606.20 --> 608.20] For us +[608.20 --> 610.20] For us +[610.20 --> 614.20] Like the fire in the night +[614.20 --> 618.20] Like the ocean parted wide +[618.20 --> 620.20] Like the grave empty inside +[620.20 --> 624.20] You will see he still does +[624.20 --> 626.20] Miracles +[626.20 --> 630.20] Miracles +[630.20 --> 632.20] Miracles +[632.20 --> 634.20] Miracles +[634.20 --> 635.20] Miracles +[635.20 --> 636.20] Miracles +[636.20 --> 637.20] Miracles +[637.20 --> 638.20] We still don't +[638.20 --> 640.20] We still don't +[640.20 --> 641.20] We still don't +[641.20 --> 642.20] Miracles +[642.20 --> 643.20] Yeah +[643.20 --> 644.20] More than you +[644.20 --> 646.18] I've ever dreamed +[646.18 --> 648.20] More than you +[648.20 --> 650.20] I've ever been +[650.20 --> 658.20] Destin-me, destin-me, miracle +[680.20 --> 692.20] Destin-me, miracle +[692.20 --> 703.20] Destin-me, miracle +[703.20 --> 709.20] Destin-me, miracle +[709.20 --> 711.82] Never measure up. +[717.52 --> 724.72] Am I more than just the sum of every high and every low? +[730.72 --> 737.92] Remind me once again just who I am because I need to know. +[739.20 --> 747.96] Ooh, you say I am loved when I can't feel a thing. +[748.62 --> 754.48] You say I am strong when I think I am weak. +[755.20 --> 760.94] And you say I am held when I am falling short. +[761.58 --> 767.66] And when I don't belong, oh, you say I am yours. +[767.66 --> 777.42] And I believe, oh, I believe what you say of me. +[777.42 --> 780.54] I believe, I believe. +[782.22 --> 789.42] The only thing that matters now is everything you think of me. +[789.42 --> 796.42] You say I am strong when I think I am weak. +[796.42 --> 798.76] I find my worth in you. +[798.96 --> 802.22] I find my identity. +[805.18 --> 806.18] Ooh, oh. +[807.18 --> 812.66] You say I am loved when I can't feel a thing. +[813.18 --> 819.32] You say I am strong when I think I am weak. +[819.32 --> 825.96] And you say I am held when I am falling short. +[826.68 --> 832.42] When I don't belong, oh, you say I am yours. +[833.08 --> 842.28] And I believe, oh, I believe what you say of me. +[842.28 --> 842.72] Ooh. +[843.44 --> 843.80] Ooh. +[843.80 --> 846.04] Oh, I believe what you say of me. +[846.04 --> 846.60] Ooh. +[846.60 --> 847.04] Ooh. +[849.46 --> 850.04] Ooh. +[853.46 --> 854.92] Good morning, everyone. +[855.22 --> 856.32] We're all awake now. +[856.90 --> 858.68] It's good to see so many of you here today. +[858.78 --> 861.50] Welcome to Emanuel CRC Church this morning. +[861.92 --> 862.78] My name is Kevin Lobert. +[862.84 --> 863.98] I'm the youth pastor here. +[864.36 --> 868.64] And it's a pleasure to be up here this morning in front of you all, +[868.74 --> 870.98] worshiping God together and opening his word today. +[870.98 --> 874.70] I'm going to invite Brandon Muller and Josh Chamberlain to the front. +[874.82 --> 876.34] They've got an announcement each to make. +[876.92 --> 881.48] As they make their way up here, on October the 29th, +[881.52 --> 887.50] we are having a little bit of a worship service at the evening time, 6 p.m., +[887.50 --> 889.32] and we've called it Revival Hymns. +[889.82 --> 893.42] We invite all of you to come out to that, invite your neighbors and your friends. +[893.56 --> 897.28] Revival Hymns is going to be an evening where we sing old hymns +[897.28 --> 900.06] in kind of a folk country style. +[900.06 --> 901.74] So it should be a pretty fun night. +[902.18 --> 905.08] We've got some excellent leaders leading the charge for that evening. +[905.28 --> 908.68] So circle that date on your calendar, October 29th at 6 p.m. +[909.06 --> 912.34] Also a reminder, we're still putting together that community art project. +[912.98 --> 916.74] Our mission statement here at LICRC is gather, grow, go. +[916.96 --> 922.20] And we are inviting you to send in a picture of the other places you spend your time +[922.20 --> 923.28] that aren't this church. +[923.68 --> 925.08] So perhaps it's where you work. +[925.30 --> 926.42] Perhaps it's where you play. +[926.42 --> 930.78] We invite you to snap a picture or two of those places and send them into the office, +[930.78 --> 933.90] and we're going to put together a bit of an art project with that. +[934.06 --> 937.48] So Brandon, why don't you come up here right now? +[939.36 --> 940.08] All right. +[940.18 --> 943.38] So it's probably a little bit weird seeing me up here this early, +[943.50 --> 944.92] but it does mean what it means. +[945.36 --> 948.96] Mexico sign-up is starting today and running until the end of October. +[948.96 --> 951.88] So things in Mexico changed a little bit. +[952.30 --> 953.62] Accommodations have shut down because of COVID. +[953.78 --> 955.22] As a result, there's not as many to book, +[955.32 --> 957.48] which means we've got to book it early so we can beat the other churches +[957.48 --> 959.48] and be the ones to go down there. +[959.76 --> 961.08] So it is competition. +[961.24 --> 962.66] Let's go over quickly a couple of the details. +[963.46 --> 966.10] So the trip cost will be $11.50 again this year. +[966.42 --> 968.30] We're not anticipating a change in that. +[969.06 --> 970.44] The dates as well. +[971.08 --> 973.70] LCS did not mess up spring break this year, which is great. +[974.14 --> 978.22] So we're going to do March 16th, which is the Saturday we'll be leaving. +[978.62 --> 980.18] Return date is a little bit up in the air. +[980.26 --> 981.80] We can't actually book that until later. +[981.92 --> 983.52] They don't actually have flights for it yet. +[983.88 --> 986.58] But usually we anticipate the 25th or the 26th, +[986.60 --> 989.00] which is a Saturday to a Monday or Tuesday. +[989.56 --> 990.70] So we're there for two Sundays. +[991.54 --> 992.66] This year is going to be pretty cool. +[992.66 --> 995.42] We've got a lot of stuff planned already. +[996.44 --> 998.76] So the biggest one, the biggest change is we're actually getting involved +[998.76 --> 1002.18] with a lot of churches in our local area that work in Rosarito now. +[1002.18 --> 1004.98] We're going to be building like a kind of a coalition of churches, +[1005.14 --> 1006.84] whatever you want to call it, where we partner together +[1006.84 --> 1008.70] and try to help each other out in their ministries. +[1009.34 --> 1012.22] As a result, this year we'll be working with Abilino, with Jody, +[1012.62 --> 1014.24] but we'll also be going to an orphanage again, +[1014.46 --> 1016.88] which is something I think we've been missing for the last bunch of years. +[1017.40 --> 1019.86] But there's a local church that runs an orphanage down there, +[1019.90 --> 1021.62] and we'll be working with them this year too. +[1022.50 --> 1024.50] Beyond that, we'll be breaking ground on, +[1024.54 --> 1026.82] I think we've been talking about it for years, COVID kind of messed it up, +[1026.86 --> 1030.82] but we're going to be doing a single-family, single-mother, homeless shelter for Abilino. +[1030.82 --> 1032.48] We'll be breaking ground on that this year. +[1033.12 --> 1036.14] So you adults that have construction experience, please sign up this year. +[1036.20 --> 1038.24] I know you guys have been saying it for years that have been bugging you, +[1038.30 --> 1038.84] but you never do. +[1040.52 --> 1043.00] Beyond that, we're also going to reactivate goes to Mexico. +[1043.42 --> 1045.26] We're going to try to do a smaller version of it. +[1045.60 --> 1047.24] Who knows, it is Mexico, maybe it goes bigger, +[1047.38 --> 1050.48] but we're going to try to bring kind of our youth convention stuff +[1050.48 --> 1053.64] to our youth program we do down there and the youth work we do with them. +[1053.84 --> 1055.24] So that'll be cool. +[1055.40 --> 1056.16] Who can sign up? +[1056.16 --> 1058.66] That's always the big one too that we've been after the last year. +[1059.30 --> 1061.28] Technically, so it's always been grade 10 and above, +[1061.42 --> 1064.20] all the way up to whatever age you want to go at. +[1064.82 --> 1067.20] But we also do allow families to go. +[1067.28 --> 1070.34] You don't have to be, like you can be younger than grade 10, +[1070.40 --> 1072.64] you can still go, you need a parent, guardian with you. +[1073.20 --> 1075.46] So for example, I bring my daughter every year. +[1076.18 --> 1077.40] Kevin Loebers brought his daughter. +[1078.04 --> 1079.32] We've had a lot of people who's wondering, +[1079.40 --> 1080.50] hey, can I bring my family? +[1080.74 --> 1081.32] Yes, you can. +[1081.32 --> 1084.18] So the costs do change for kids a little bit. +[1084.26 --> 1086.10] They don't eat as much so we don't get charged for them, +[1086.16 --> 1087.42] things like that for a lot of stuff. +[1088.18 --> 1089.76] But we can kind of talk about that. +[1089.82 --> 1091.84] I'll have the sign up back there at the Connect desk. +[1093.12 --> 1094.92] The sign up we're not going to be doing, like, +[1095.32 --> 1097.18] I get it's a long delay in the future +[1097.18 --> 1098.88] and you can't necessarily 100% confirm. +[1099.42 --> 1102.48] But if you are 70% I am going, please sign up for it +[1102.48 --> 1104.28] so we can get our accommodations down pat. +[1104.80 --> 1107.38] And then the actual true application sign up +[1107.38 --> 1109.04] will come out in this normal time in December. +[1109.04 --> 1112.46] But, yeah, I just want to encourage families, adults, +[1112.54 --> 1114.26] even if you aren't coming with your kids, +[1114.84 --> 1116.66] everybody to kind of come to this trip this year. +[1116.84 --> 1117.54] It's going to be a big one. +[1117.58 --> 1118.50] It's going to be an awesome one. +[1119.20 --> 1120.96] And it's kind of exciting to see. +[1121.12 --> 1122.34] So that is it for me. +[1125.52 --> 1128.38] So unfortunately we have to, for the young adults, +[1128.46 --> 1131.06] we have to postpone the campfire worship night +[1131.06 --> 1133.28] to a later date that we still have to find, +[1133.90 --> 1134.84] which is sad. +[1134.84 --> 1138.62] But next Sunday is the Bible study starting back up, +[1138.82 --> 1140.46] which we'd love to have you guys there, +[1140.96 --> 1142.68] resuming where we left off from 1 Corinthians +[1142.68 --> 1144.18] at my house. +[1144.98 --> 1145.18] Yeah. +[1147.06 --> 1148.18] Josh, you're so long-winded. +[1151.38 --> 1153.36] Just a few more announcements here this morning. +[1154.06 --> 1156.24] Youth, we have 2020 tonight, +[1156.36 --> 1158.84] so do come out to the church tonight at 6.30 p.m. +[1158.84 --> 1160.46] It's our first 2020 of the year. +[1160.46 --> 1163.46] I'd love to see you all out to that tonight. +[1164.30 --> 1166.56] Congregation, we're still looking for a few volunteers. +[1166.88 --> 1169.96] I am looking for a catechism teacher +[1169.96 --> 1172.26] for the grade 9 and 10 students. +[1172.36 --> 1174.82] If that's something that you have a heart for +[1174.82 --> 1176.24] or something you've got the gifts for, +[1176.30 --> 1177.48] please come chat with me. +[1177.84 --> 1178.82] That would be awesome. +[1179.94 --> 1181.74] Finally, you might be wondering +[1181.74 --> 1184.54] where the fellow with the bigger beard, +[1184.66 --> 1186.48] who speaks more eloquently than I, +[1186.64 --> 1187.62] is this morning. +[1187.62 --> 1190.66] Pastor Chris and Rachel have headed off to Ontario. +[1190.94 --> 1191.92] They took off on Friday +[1191.92 --> 1194.50] because Rachel's grandmother passed away this week. +[1195.04 --> 1197.40] And so Pastor Chris is going to be leading the funeral. +[1197.74 --> 1199.02] The visitation is tomorrow, +[1199.16 --> 1200.62] and the funeral will be on Tuesday, +[1200.62 --> 1203.00] so you can keep our pastor and his family +[1203.00 --> 1205.00] in your prayers this week. +[1205.42 --> 1207.94] That means today we get the pleasure +[1207.94 --> 1211.26] of having Reverend Dr. Ed Gerber to the pulpit, +[1211.36 --> 1213.66] so he will be leading us in God's Word today. +[1213.82 --> 1216.34] Ed is the chaplain and director of student ministries +[1216.34 --> 1217.88] at Trinity Western University, +[1218.10 --> 1220.28] and so it's a pleasure to have you here this morning. +[1220.38 --> 1221.80] Ed, thanks for being here. +[1222.32 --> 1225.12] I'm going to invite you all to rise now, please, +[1225.18 --> 1227.32] as we receive God's greeting this morning. +[1231.72 --> 1233.94] God's greeting comes from Revelation 1. +[1234.66 --> 1237.72] Grace and peace to you from him who is +[1237.72 --> 1240.24] and who was and who is to come, +[1240.50 --> 1243.36] and from the seven spirits that are before his throne, +[1243.36 --> 1246.78] and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, +[1247.24 --> 1248.54] the firstborn of the dead, +[1248.86 --> 1251.14] and the ruler of the kings of the earth. +[1251.98 --> 1252.32] Amen. +[1252.68 --> 1253.86] As God has greeted us this morning, +[1253.96 --> 1255.76] please take a moment to greet those around you. +[1255.76 --> 1255.96] Amen. +[1255.96 --> 1256.16] Amen. +[1256.16 --> 1256.26] Amen. +[1256.26 --> 1256.46] Amen. +[1256.46 --> 1257.06] Amen. +[1257.06 --> 1258.06] Amen. +[1258.06 --> 1258.46] Amen. +[1258.46 --> 1259.06] Amen. +[1259.06 --> 1260.06] Amen. +[1260.06 --> 1261.06] Amen. +[1261.06 --> 1262.06] Amen. +[1262.06 --> 1263.06] Amen. +[1263.06 --> 1264.06] Amen. +[1264.06 --> 1265.06] Amen. +[1265.06 --> 1266.06] Amen. +[1266.06 --> 1267.06] Amen. +[1267.06 --> 1268.06] Amen. +[1268.06 --> 1269.06] Amen. +[1269.06 --> 1270.06] Amen. +[1270.06 --> 1271.06] Amen. +[1271.06 --> 1272.06] Amen. +[1272.06 --> 1273.06] Amen. +[1273.06 --> 1274.06] Amen. +[1274.06 --> 1275.06] Amen. +[1275.06 --> 1276.06] Amen. +[1276.06 --> 1277.06] Amen. +[1277.06 --> 1278.06] Amen. +[1278.06 --> 1279.06] Amen. +[1279.06 --> 1280.06] Amen. +[1280.06 --> 1281.06] Amen. +[1281.06 --> 1282.06] Amen. +[1282.06 --> 1283.06] Amen. +[1283.06 --> 1284.06] Amen. +[1284.06 --> 1285.06] Amen. +[1285.06 --> 1286.06] Amen. +[1286.06 --> 1287.06] Amen. +[1287.06 --> 1288.16] Amen. +[1288.16 --> 1289.06] Amen. +[1289.06 --> 1289.26] Amen. +[1289.26 --> 1290.26] Amen. +[1290.26 --> 1291.36] Amen. +[1291.36 --> 1294.22] Our call to worship comes from Psalm 47. +[1294.22 --> 1295.22] Amen. +[1295.22 --> 1299.46] Clap your hands, all you nations, shout to God with cries of joy. +[1299.46 --> 1302.26] For the Lord Most High is awesome, the great King of the world, +[1302.26 --> 1304.26] the great King over all the earth. +[1304.26 --> 1308.26] He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet. +[1308.26 --> 1313.26] He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved. +[1313.26 --> 1319.26] God has ascended amid shouts of joy, the Lord amid the sounding of trumpets. +[1319.26 --> 1322.26] Sing praises to God, sing praises. +[1322.26 --> 1325.26] Sing praises to our King, sing praises. +[1325.26 --> 1328.26] For God is the King of all the earth. +[1328.26 --> 1330.26] Sing to him a psalm of praise. +[1330.26 --> 1331.26] Sing praises to our King of all the earth. +[1331.26 --> 1332.26] Amen. +[1332.26 --> 1333.26] We will be singing a psalm of praise. +[1333.26 --> 1335.26] We will be singing a psalm of praise. +[1335.26 --> 1336.26] by His name for God +[1336.26 --> 1337.26] and that's why. +[1337.26 --> 1338.26] black with me. +[1338.26 --> 1341.26] You're never from a prophet to the desert. +[1341.26 --> 1343.26] And you andаете belle r uncles +[1343.26 --> 1344.26] together. +[1344.26 --> 1346.26] And youνοen's songs labour. +[1346.26 --> 1348.26] A voice of Solomonдо GREGuuuu +[1348.26 --> 1349.26] and a song for earth the Lord instead of Himselfri. +[1349.26 --> 1350.26] Amen. +[1350.26 --> 1354.76] And your name is and I say, +[1354.76 --> 1363.56] upon the lord we will wait upon the lord strength arises we wait upon the lord we will wait upon the +[1363.56 --> 1377.24] lord we will wait upon the lord our god you reign forever our hope our strong deliverer +[1377.24 --> 1396.84] you are the everlasting god the everlasting god you do not faint you won't grow weary +[1398.12 --> 1405.88] you're the defender of the weak you comfort those in need +[1407.24 --> 1413.48] you lift us up on wings like we go +[1422.84 --> 1430.04] strength will rise as we wait upon the lord we will wait upon the lord we will wait upon the lord +[1430.04 --> 1436.28] we will wait upon the lord we will wait upon the lord +[1436.28 --> 1442.52] we will wait upon the lord our god +[1442.52 --> 1446.52] our hope +[1446.52 --> 1450.52] our strong deliverer +[1450.52 --> 1450.76] strength will rayAlene Baptist earths +[1450.76 --> 1452.76] fire +[1452.76 --> 1454.76] him +[1454.76 --> 1456.76] up +[1456.76 --> 1463.76] him +[1463.76 --> 1464.76] bring toward theogi +[1464.76 --> 1466.76] in +[1466.76 --> 1468.76] vir twitter +[1468.76 --> 1470.76] up +[1470.76 --> 1479.64] the defender of the weak you comfort those in me +[1479.64 --> 1483.64] you lift us up +[1486.68 --> 1495.96] you are the everlasting god the everlasting god +[1495.96 --> 1503.00] you do not faint you won't grow weary +[1503.00 --> 1512.20] you're the defender of the weak you comfort those in me +[1512.20 --> 1514.12] you lift us up +[1525.96 --> 1530.12] the +[1530.12 --> 1560.10] Come all you weary, come all you thirsty, come to the well and never untried. +[1560.12 --> 1566.12] Drink of the water, come and thirst of all. +[1569.06 --> 1577.12] Come all you sinners, come find it dirty, come to the table, we will satisfy. +[1578.28 --> 1583.60] Taste of His goodness, find what you're looking for. +[1583.60 --> 1590.60] Oh God so loved the world that He gave us. +[1590.60 --> 1595.46] He's one and only, He's time to save us. +[1595.60 --> 1600.24] Heaven believe in Him, He'll live forever. +[1600.24 --> 1607.24] Bring all your failures, bring your addictions. +[1608.50 --> 1612.32] Come lay them down at the foot of the cross. +[1612.32 --> 1618.32] Jesus is waiting to open up. +[1620.32 --> 1625.48] Oh God so loved the world that He gave us. +[1625.48 --> 1629.32] He's one and only, He's time to save us. +[1629.32 --> 1634.32] He's willing to believe in Him, He'll live forever. +[1634.32 --> 1641.32] I'm far and found, forever we need. +[1641.32 --> 1646.32] And now it is well, I'm walking in freedom. +[1646.32 --> 1651.32] Oh God so loved, God so loved the world. +[1651.32 --> 1658.32] Praise God, praise God, praise God. +[1658.32 --> 1662.32] From Him all my things flow. +[1662.32 --> 1670.32] Praise Him, praise Him, for the wonders of His love. +[1670.32 --> 1691.32] God so loved, God so loved, God so loved, God so loved. +[1691.32 --> 1694.32] For God so loved, the world that He gave us. +[1694.32 --> 1698.32] His one and only, He's time to save us. +[1698.32 --> 1703.32] For God so loved, the world that He gave us. +[1703.32 --> 1707.32] His one and only, He's time to save us. +[1707.32 --> 1712.32] Whoever we need, He'll live forever. +[1712.32 --> 1716.32] For God so loved, the world that He gave us. +[1716.32 --> 1718.32] His one and only, He's time to save us. +[1718.32 --> 1720.32] His one and only, He's time to save us. +[1720.32 --> 1724.32] And now it is well, I'm walking in freedom. +[1724.32 --> 1733.32] For God so loved, God so loved the world. +[1733.32 --> 1737.32] Bring all your failures, bring your addictions. +[1738.32 --> 1741.32] Come lay them down at the foot of the cross. +[1741.32 --> 1743.32] Jesus is waiting. +[1743.32 --> 1744.32] Jesus is waiting. +[1744.32 --> 1749.32] God so loved the world. +[1753.32 --> 1759.32] I invite you to be seated. +[1759.32 --> 1763.32] Our confession this morning comes from Psalm 66, +[1763.32 --> 1764.32] where it says, +[1764.32 --> 1767.32] Shout for joy to God all the earth. +[1767.32 --> 1769.32] Sing the glory of His name. +[1769.32 --> 1771.32] Make His praise glorious. +[1771.32 --> 1775.32] Say to God, how awesome are your deeds. +[1775.32 --> 1780.32] So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you. +[1780.32 --> 1783.32] All the earth bows down to you. +[1783.32 --> 1785.32] They sing praise to you. +[1785.32 --> 1788.32] They sing the praises of your name. +[1788.32 --> 1792.32] When Doreen and I were doing our devotions, +[1792.32 --> 1798.32] the one line that caught my eye was, +[1798.32 --> 1801.32] Shout to God with cries of joy. +[1801.32 --> 1803.32] And shout for joy to God. +[1803.32 --> 1805.32] And I found myself thinking, +[1805.32 --> 1811.32] How often am I so captivated by God's beauty, +[1811.32 --> 1813.32] so awed by His power, +[1813.32 --> 1815.32] so amazed by His love, +[1815.32 --> 1818.32] and sheltered under His wing. +[1818.32 --> 1822.32] I hate it when I get emotional. +[1822.32 --> 1828.32] That the only response is to shout for joy. +[1828.32 --> 1834.32] That praise just bubbles up from my heart. +[1834.32 --> 1841.32] And my longing is to dwell in His presence all my days. +[1841.32 --> 1844.32] And how I long this for us. +[1844.32 --> 1849.32] That we can focus on the goodness of God within the world of trouble. +[1849.32 --> 1855.32] And that we can learn to rest in His love when we bow our heads. +[1855.32 --> 1857.32] When we bow our heads. +[1857.32 --> 1862.32] Father, how easy it is for us to focus our sight. +[1862.32 --> 1864.32] Sorry, let me start over. +[1864.32 --> 1868.32] Father, how easy it is for us to lose our sight of you. +[1868.32 --> 1872.32] Our whole culture is shouting that we can make it on our own. +[1872.32 --> 1874.32] That we don't need you, Abba Father. +[1874.32 --> 1879.32] And it's easy to start thinking that life is all about our success and our comfort. +[1879.32 --> 1884.32] Making it easy to place ourselves in the pinnacle of our lives. +[1884.32 --> 1889.32] Father, forgive us for not seeing who you are. +[1889.32 --> 1897.32] For pushing you on the sideline just in case we need you. +[1897.32 --> 1903.32] Father, once again, we ask that you show us your beauty. +[1903.32 --> 1909.32] Holy Spirit, renew our hearts to shout your praise. +[1909.32 --> 1915.32] And help us to offer our lives as a sacrifice of worship to you. +[1915.32 --> 1916.32] Amen. +[1916.32 --> 1920.32] Let us stand as we sing the next few songs. +[1920.32 --> 1925.32] volume of theシgos and pバイIch wil Jeremy +[1925.32 --> 1931.32] At the Jewish temple are near the Far� out, +[1931.32 --> 1933.32] we of the elders in our live town. +[1933.32 --> 1935.32] Let us stand as a miracle's grace. +[1935.32 --> 1937.32] Let us stand as we sing the same song. +[1937.32 --> 1944.82] Falling down in worship to sing the song of ages to the land. +[1946.50 --> 1952.64] And all who've gone before us and all who will believe +[1952.64 --> 1957.64] will sing the song of ages to the land. +[1958.76 --> 1966.64] Your name is the highest, your name is the greatest, your name. +[1967.32 --> 1970.38] It stands above all. +[1971.84 --> 1979.26] All thrones and dominions of God and positions of your name +[1979.26 --> 1982.54] stands above all. +[1982.54 --> 1985.02] You shall cry. +[1985.90 --> 1991.34] Falling all creation, Christ. +[1991.34 --> 1997.20] Falling, you are dead in Christ. +[1998.40 --> 2002.94] Falling, only forever. +[2002.94 --> 2004.94] Falling, only forever. +[2004.94 --> 2005.94] Falling, only forever. +[2005.94 --> 2007.94] Falling, only forever. +[2007.94 --> 2013.94] And if you've been forgiven, and if you've been redeemed, +[2013.94 --> 2018.94] sing the song forever to the land. +[2018.94 --> 2025.94] And if you are in freedom, and if you've been redeemed, +[2025.94 --> 2030.94] sing the song forever to the land. +[2030.94 --> 2031.94] Falling, only forever. +[2031.94 --> 2032.94] Falling, only forever. +[2032.94 --> 2033.94] Sing the song forever. +[2033.94 --> 2037.94] And if you've been redeemed, and if you've been redeemed, +[2037.94 --> 2039.94] I'm holding, only forever. +[2039.94 --> 2043.94] Falling, only forever. +[2043.94 --> 2044.94] Falling, only forever. +[2044.94 --> 2046.08] I'm holding, only forever. +[2046.08 --> 2050.94] Falling, only forever. +[2050.94 --> 2057.34] Holy, holy forever +[2057.34 --> 2063.34] Hear your people sing +[2063.34 --> 2069.16] Holy, holy to the King of kings +[2069.16 --> 2075.38] Holy, you will always sing +[2075.38 --> 2081.20] Holy, holy forever +[2081.20 --> 2090.14] It's the highest of your name +[2090.14 --> 2093.20] It's the greatest of your name +[2093.20 --> 2097.30] It stands above your own +[2097.30 --> 2102.22] All the world and the millions of dollars +[2102.22 --> 2105.14] And the nations of your name +[2105.14 --> 2108.82] It stands above your own +[2108.82 --> 2111.12] Holy, holy to the King of kings +[2111.12 --> 2114.02] It's the highest of your name +[2114.02 --> 2117.08] It's the greatest of your name +[2117.08 --> 2121.28] It stands above your own +[2121.28 --> 2125.90] All the world and the millions of dollars +[2125.90 --> 2128.86] And the nations of your name +[2128.86 --> 2132.08] It stands above your own +[2132.08 --> 2136.02] And the nations of your name +[2136.02 --> 2140.06] Holy, holy to the King of kings +[2140.06 --> 2142.02] And the nations of your name +[2142.02 --> 2144.02] Holy, holy to the King of kings +[2144.02 --> 2145.96] You are risen in the Lord +[2145.96 --> 2152.00] Holy, holy forever +[2152.00 --> 2157.96] You will always sing +[2157.96 --> 2161.96] Holy, holy forever +[2161.96 --> 2163.96] Holy, holy forever +[2163.96 --> 2167.94] You will always sing +[2167.94 --> 2169.96] Holy, holy forever +[2169.96 --> 2171.96] You will always sing +[2171.96 --> 2173.96] Holy, holy forever +[2173.96 --> 2175.96] Only forever +[2175.96 --> 2185.96] Holy, holy to the King of kings +[2185.96 --> 2189.94] You will always sing +[2189.94 --> 2191.94] Holy, holy forever +[2191.94 --> 2195.94] You will always sing +[2195.94 --> 2197.94] Holy, holy forever +[2197.94 --> 2199.88] You will always sing +[2199.88 --> 2201.88] Holy, holy forever +[2201.88 --> 2202.88] You will always sing +[2202.88 --> 2203.88] Holy, holy forever +[2203.88 --> 2204.88] You will always sing +[2204.88 --> 2209.88] Holy, holy forever +[2209.88 --> 2211.88] You will always sing +[2211.88 --> 2213.88] Worthy is the man +[2213.88 --> 2214.88] Worthy is the man +[2214.88 --> 2215.88] Man who once sang +[2215.88 --> 2216.88] Holy, holy is He +[2216.88 --> 2217.88] Holy, holy is He +[2217.88 --> 2219.88] Holy, holy is He +[2219.88 --> 2222.88] Sing a new song +[2222.88 --> 2223.88] To Him who sins on +[2223.88 --> 2226.88] Sing a new song +[2226.88 --> 2228.88] Sing a new song +[2228.88 --> 2230.88] To Him who sins on +[2230.88 --> 2233.88] Heavens first and seen +[2233.88 --> 2234.88] Holy, holy else +[2234.88 --> 2238.88] Sing a new song +[2238.88 --> 2243.88] To Him who sins on +[2243.88 --> 2245.88] Heaven who sins on +[2245.88 --> 2248.88] Heaven who sins on +[2248.88 --> 2249.88] Holy, holy is He +[2249.88 --> 2251.88] Oh +[2279.88 --> 2281.88] Oh +[2309.88 --> 2311.88] Oh +[2340.88 --> 2342.88] Oh +[2344.88 --> 2346.88] I +[2346.88 --> 2364.50] Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder +[2364.50 --> 2370.98] At the mention of your name +[2370.98 --> 2376.86] Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder +[2376.86 --> 2383.52] At the mention of your name +[2383.52 --> 2386.66] Jesus, your name is power +[2386.66 --> 2389.62] And we live in wonder +[2389.62 --> 2392.50] Struck your heart with mystery +[2392.50 --> 2398.60] Holy, holy, holy +[2398.60 --> 2401.44] It's the Lord God Almighty +[2401.44 --> 2406.10] Love for gifts, gifts to come +[2406.10 --> 2411.02] All creation I see +[2411.02 --> 2413.66] Great to the King of Me +[2413.66 --> 2416.20] You are my everything +[2416.20 --> 2419.94] I live and for you +[2419.94 --> 2445.30] We have an opportunity now to hear a testimony from someone in our church. I'm going to invite up Isaac Hogewoning to the front here. +[2445.30 --> 2449.46] Isaac is a grade 10 student in our church +[2449.46 --> 2452.18] He's been coming to youth since he was able to +[2452.18 --> 2453.68] You can come right on up there, man +[2453.68 --> 2456.70] And he had quite the summer that he wants to share with you +[2456.70 --> 2458.18] So I'm just going to pray for him quick +[2458.18 --> 2460.22] And then he's going to share with us that +[2460.22 --> 2462.36] God, I just lift up Isaac to you right now +[2462.36 --> 2464.24] God, I thank you that he is up here +[2464.24 --> 2466.80] And willing to share what it is you are doing in his life +[2466.80 --> 2468.52] And I pray God that as he speaks +[2468.52 --> 2470.24] You will have us have ears to listen +[2470.24 --> 2471.94] What you are doing in his life +[2471.94 --> 2474.80] And God, may we be encouraged and convicted even +[2474.80 --> 2478.28] To live for you through Isaac's story today +[2478.28 --> 2479.80] We lift this up to you in your name +[2479.80 --> 2480.30] Amen +[2480.30 --> 2493.78] I was raised in a Christian home +[2493.78 --> 2495.38] And had to go to a church +[2495.38 --> 2497.58] My Christianity was never my own +[2497.58 --> 2502.56] August 6th to 17th were some of the most life-changing things in my life +[2502.56 --> 2505.22] I went to a youth camp called Rev Camp +[2505.22 --> 2506.98] Which is led by the CLA Church +[2506.98 --> 2509.52] Going into it, I was a dual citizen +[2509.52 --> 2513.20] I could be on fire for God one second +[2513.20 --> 2515.84] The next, I could be blending in with the crowd +[2515.84 --> 2517.56] And not acknowledge God was there +[2517.56 --> 2519.26] I called myself a Christian +[2519.26 --> 2521.32] But I never fully lived like one +[2521.32 --> 2523.28] I was able to talk the talk +[2523.28 --> 2524.42] But never walk the walk +[2524.42 --> 2528.18] I was always thinking that I was able to do things by myself +[2528.18 --> 2530.80] I got to a really low point in my life +[2530.80 --> 2534.26] I had so much anger and frustration just bubbling up from sadness +[2534.26 --> 2535.64] That I was pushed over +[2535.64 --> 2538.42] Then I was pushed overboard when my friend passed away +[2538.42 --> 2541.68] Those were some of the hardest weeks of my life +[2541.68 --> 2544.34] I wasn't able to be in my English class +[2544.34 --> 2545.30] Because I kept crying +[2545.30 --> 2547.48] Of the thought of him not going to be there +[2547.48 --> 2549.20] It brought up so many things +[2549.20 --> 2550.54] Like when my oma passed away +[2550.54 --> 2552.20] And now it's kind of coming back +[2552.20 --> 2553.74] Now that my grandma passed away too +[2553.74 --> 2556.74] I started questioning the meaning of life +[2556.74 --> 2558.34] And why I was put through all this +[2558.34 --> 2559.96] And I blamed God for everything +[2559.96 --> 2562.38] And purposely went away from him +[2562.38 --> 2563.30] Because of my anger +[2563.30 --> 2565.82] But that all changed within two weeks +[2565.82 --> 2567.46] The first week of camp +[2567.46 --> 2569.78] I was volunteering as a cabin and tribe leader +[2569.78 --> 2571.88] I had the privilege to listen, watch +[2571.88 --> 2575.48] And be a part of so many middle school children's lives being changed +[2575.48 --> 2578.34] I felt the Holy Spirit moving through them +[2578.34 --> 2579.12] All of them +[2579.12 --> 2581.12] These kids that I was leading +[2581.12 --> 2583.18] Were so hungry to know God +[2583.18 --> 2584.22] Then it hit me +[2584.22 --> 2586.24] A big gust of overwhelming love +[2586.24 --> 2587.80] That just put me into tears +[2587.80 --> 2590.70] And I verbally heard God speaking to me +[2590.70 --> 2593.90] That he wants me to lead and be a role model to others +[2593.90 --> 2595.80] Not just to like younger kids +[2595.80 --> 2596.86] But to adults +[2596.86 --> 2598.86] And kids my age too +[2598.86 --> 2601.24] It's amazing to see how God can work +[2601.24 --> 2603.10] Through kids to get his work done +[2603.10 --> 2605.42] It's absolutely beautiful to see these kids +[2605.42 --> 2606.66] Want God so badly +[2606.66 --> 2608.38] And man was an experience +[2608.38 --> 2611.32] I had the privilege to hear some kids share +[2611.32 --> 2613.16] What they're feeling +[2613.16 --> 2615.76] And I just got to pray over them +[2615.76 --> 2618.02] Those kids experienced so much +[2618.02 --> 2619.76] And were pouring out their hearts for him +[2619.76 --> 2621.88] I've never seen something like that before +[2621.88 --> 2623.44] And I just thought to myself +[2623.44 --> 2627.34] These kids are like grade 6, grade 7, and grade 8 +[2627.34 --> 2629.58] On their knees crying and praying to God +[2629.58 --> 2632.12] So what's holding me back from doing the same? +[2632.12 --> 2633.72] A couple days go by +[2633.72 --> 2635.44] And it's my turn to go as a camper +[2635.44 --> 2637.62] It was a whole sequence of events +[2637.62 --> 2638.58] That connected +[2638.58 --> 2639.90] On the first day +[2639.90 --> 2641.12] God gave me a word +[2641.12 --> 2642.28] And that word was beautiful +[2642.28 --> 2643.76] I was confused +[2643.76 --> 2645.24] Because I didn't fully understand +[2645.24 --> 2646.04] What that meant +[2646.04 --> 2647.30] And I didn't share it +[2647.30 --> 2648.86] Because I didn't even know what it meant +[2648.86 --> 2650.14] So I was scared to see +[2650.14 --> 2651.36] How other people would respond +[2651.36 --> 2652.76] The second day +[2652.76 --> 2654.80] God gave me a vision of my friends +[2654.80 --> 2656.38] At the front of a chapel like this +[2656.38 --> 2659.68] Looking at all the people +[2659.68 --> 2661.48] God has saved through them +[2661.48 --> 2663.32] That night was a night +[2663.32 --> 2664.26] Where we got to share +[2664.26 --> 2666.00] What we've been hearing about God +[2666.00 --> 2667.58] God gave me another word +[2667.58 --> 2668.18] Love +[2668.18 --> 2670.66] I went up and shared that +[2670.66 --> 2672.32] In front of around 200 people +[2672.32 --> 2674.68] That he just gave me the word love +[2674.68 --> 2677.00] And that some people were called into ministry +[2677.00 --> 2678.02] After that +[2678.02 --> 2679.74] A couple of people came up to me +[2679.74 --> 2682.66] And said they felt touched by God +[2682.66 --> 2683.90] After I shared that +[2683.90 --> 2685.74] This gave me a confidence booster +[2685.74 --> 2688.72] And let me be able to think more confidently +[2688.72 --> 2690.30] About God working in my life +[2690.30 --> 2691.90] On the third day +[2691.90 --> 2693.24] I prayed for people +[2693.24 --> 2694.96] And kept receiving that word beautiful +[2694.96 --> 2695.88] In those prayers +[2695.88 --> 2697.54] I was praying to myself +[2697.54 --> 2698.90] And felt the call +[2698.90 --> 2701.16] To ministry and leadership +[2701.16 --> 2703.72] I prayed with my youth leader Owen +[2703.72 --> 2706.04] And he confirmed that God called me +[2706.04 --> 2706.86] Into ministry +[2706.86 --> 2707.60] When he said +[2707.60 --> 2709.24] God has a great plan for you +[2709.24 --> 2710.34] I know it +[2710.34 --> 2711.24] And I see it +[2711.24 --> 2714.18] You're going to be such a strong leader +[2714.18 --> 2714.88] In your faith +[2714.88 --> 2716.12] When I heard that +[2716.12 --> 2717.60] I knew it was from God +[2717.60 --> 2718.70] The fourth night +[2718.70 --> 2719.60] Was a prayer night +[2719.60 --> 2721.78] And I listened 90% of the time +[2721.78 --> 2722.68] And to be honest +[2722.68 --> 2723.10] That night +[2723.10 --> 2724.48] I didn't feel God's presence +[2724.48 --> 2726.18] And I just felt empty +[2726.18 --> 2728.04] The fifth day +[2728.04 --> 2728.82] Was a day +[2728.82 --> 2730.02] Everything connected +[2730.02 --> 2730.92] It was like +[2730.92 --> 2732.90] Someone laid the big puzzle piece down +[2732.90 --> 2733.78] To complete it +[2733.78 --> 2736.18] I heard the word beautiful again +[2736.18 --> 2738.44] That night +[2738.44 --> 2739.16] Was +[2739.16 --> 2741.14] We were talking about spiritual gifts +[2741.14 --> 2741.94] Interpretation +[2741.94 --> 2742.40] Visions +[2742.40 --> 2743.70] And speaking in tongues +[2743.70 --> 2744.90] When the speaker +[2744.90 --> 2745.66] Was speaking +[2745.66 --> 2747.16] About tongues +[2747.16 --> 2748.58] I was just sitting to myself +[2748.58 --> 2749.28] With my friends +[2749.28 --> 2750.54] When a couple of like +[2750.54 --> 2751.14] Random words +[2751.14 --> 2751.76] Just came in my +[2751.76 --> 2752.40] My head +[2752.40 --> 2753.38] And it just seemed like +[2753.38 --> 2753.74] Gibberish +[2753.74 --> 2754.14] And like +[2754.14 --> 2755.20] Silly thoughts +[2755.20 --> 2756.06] That I think about +[2756.06 --> 2757.18] And then +[2757.18 --> 2758.48] I went to a leader +[2758.48 --> 2759.86] And he prayed over me +[2759.86 --> 2760.80] And a sentence +[2760.80 --> 2762.00] Then formed in my head +[2762.00 --> 2763.70] And it started making more sense +[2763.70 --> 2764.82] The more and more +[2764.82 --> 2766.30] People prayed over me +[2766.30 --> 2768.38] The more it started making sense +[2768.38 --> 2769.30] Then I went to pray +[2769.30 --> 2770.50] With my friend Chase +[2770.50 --> 2771.62] And the Holy Spirit +[2771.62 --> 2772.48] Came over me +[2772.48 --> 2774.56] And I just started crying +[2774.56 --> 2775.76] And praying in tongues +[2775.76 --> 2777.00] The word beautiful +[2777.00 --> 2777.76] Came up again +[2777.76 --> 2779.10] I broke down in tears +[2779.10 --> 2780.24] I surrendered myself +[2780.24 --> 2781.14] To him that night +[2781.14 --> 2782.20] After this +[2782.20 --> 2783.12] I could understand +[2783.12 --> 2784.20] More things in my life +[2784.20 --> 2785.64] I was able to pray +[2785.64 --> 2786.52] Without thoughts +[2786.52 --> 2787.16] In my mind +[2787.16 --> 2789.10] God was able to use me +[2789.10 --> 2789.72] To pray +[2789.72 --> 2791.74] For and over others +[2791.74 --> 2793.24] I was able to see +[2793.24 --> 2794.50] My friend Matthew's +[2794.50 --> 2795.98] Passing as a growing moment +[2795.98 --> 2797.34] And I miss him a lot +[2797.34 --> 2798.02] But +[2798.02 --> 2799.80] I can now see that +[2799.80 --> 2800.50] Whenever I like +[2800.50 --> 2800.94] Give +[2800.94 --> 2802.30] Or like share in life +[2802.30 --> 2803.02] I feel like +[2803.02 --> 2804.62] He's like right beside me +[2804.62 --> 2805.70] During that +[2805.70 --> 2806.40] And uh +[2806.40 --> 2806.92] Yeah +[2806.92 --> 2808.64] It makes it a lot easier +[2808.64 --> 2810.02] Um +[2810.02 --> 2813.40] But I find joy in that now +[2813.40 --> 2814.40] And +[2814.40 --> 2814.86] Yeah +[2814.86 --> 2815.66] I miss him a lot +[2815.66 --> 2816.02] But +[2816.02 --> 2818.24] I can find joy through it +[2818.24 --> 2818.96] And it's +[2818.96 --> 2820.22] It's not happiness +[2820.22 --> 2821.60] Joy to me means +[2821.60 --> 2822.64] Great pleasure +[2822.64 --> 2822.96] And like +[2822.96 --> 2823.40] Heavenly +[2823.40 --> 2824.48] Happiness +[2824.48 --> 2826.14] I find joy +[2826.14 --> 2827.34] Through the heavenly things +[2827.34 --> 2828.40] When happiness +[2828.40 --> 2829.58] Is more of an emotion +[2829.58 --> 2830.24] Of the world +[2830.24 --> 2831.96] I love these weeks +[2831.96 --> 2832.60] So much +[2832.60 --> 2833.66] But I was scared +[2833.66 --> 2834.16] To leave +[2834.16 --> 2835.98] I was scared to be back +[2835.98 --> 2836.82] In everyday life +[2836.82 --> 2837.36] And slowly +[2837.36 --> 2838.46] Stray back +[2838.46 --> 2839.10] To the ways +[2839.10 --> 2839.98] Of the world +[2839.98 --> 2841.04] But this time +[2841.04 --> 2842.22] I knew it was different +[2842.22 --> 2843.80] I came back +[2843.80 --> 2844.82] And wanted to be +[2844.82 --> 2845.64] A holding offering +[2845.64 --> 2846.30] To God +[2846.30 --> 2848.30] I started reading my Bible +[2848.30 --> 2849.04] And doing plans +[2849.04 --> 2849.66] With my friends +[2849.66 --> 2851.30] I can smile with joy +[2851.30 --> 2852.08] Through the times +[2852.08 --> 2852.96] Of hardship +[2852.96 --> 2854.94] And my plan +[2854.94 --> 2855.86] For my future +[2855.86 --> 2856.98] Was so weak +[2856.98 --> 2857.86] But once I gave it +[2857.86 --> 2858.30] To God +[2858.30 --> 2858.92] His plan +[2858.92 --> 2860.24] Was so strong +[2860.24 --> 2861.06] That no one +[2861.06 --> 2862.06] Can understand it +[2862.06 --> 2862.84] But him +[2862.84 --> 2864.48] Romans 8-11 +[2864.48 --> 2865.26] Says +[2865.26 --> 2866.32] The spirit of God +[2866.32 --> 2867.48] Who raised Jesus +[2867.48 --> 2868.12] From the dead +[2868.12 --> 2868.82] Lives in you +[2868.82 --> 2870.10] And just as God +[2870.10 --> 2870.68] Raised Christ +[2870.68 --> 2871.24] From the dead +[2871.24 --> 2872.40] He will give life +[2872.40 --> 2872.84] To you +[2872.84 --> 2874.14] Your mortal bodies +[2874.14 --> 2875.50] By the same spirit +[2875.50 --> 2876.40] Living within you +[2876.40 --> 2877.24] And like +[2877.24 --> 2878.08] I love this verse +[2878.08 --> 2879.04] When I was reading it +[2879.04 --> 2880.02] I like +[2880.02 --> 2880.84] Had to read it +[2880.84 --> 2881.50] Three times +[2881.50 --> 2882.12] And then I went +[2882.12 --> 2882.86] Into ESV +[2882.86 --> 2884.14] And I had to read it again +[2884.14 --> 2884.56] Because it just +[2884.56 --> 2885.34] Hit me so hard +[2885.34 --> 2886.34] And it's so cool +[2886.34 --> 2887.96] Just to think that +[2887.96 --> 2889.98] The same Holy Spirit +[2889.98 --> 2890.86] That left Jesus +[2890.86 --> 2892.10] Out from the grave +[2892.10 --> 2893.34] Is living in us +[2893.34 --> 2895.12] To the day to day life +[2895.12 --> 2896.04] And like +[2896.04 --> 2896.60] This was like +[2896.60 --> 2897.42] Another big boost +[2897.42 --> 2897.94] Of confidence +[2897.94 --> 2899.16] Just to like +[2899.16 --> 2899.72] Go out +[2899.72 --> 2901.28] And share God's goodness +[2901.28 --> 2903.70] Something that has +[2903.70 --> 2904.28] Always been hard +[2904.28 --> 2904.64] For me +[2904.64 --> 2905.38] To learn +[2905.38 --> 2906.30] Is that +[2906.30 --> 2907.54] God never left us +[2907.54 --> 2908.62] He was never +[2908.62 --> 2909.96] Not present in our lives +[2909.96 --> 2911.72] When it feels like +[2911.72 --> 2912.68] He's not there +[2912.68 --> 2913.74] I had to know +[2913.74 --> 2914.12] That +[2914.12 --> 2915.30] I had to know +[2915.30 --> 2916.06] Here and here +[2916.06 --> 2916.42] That +[2916.42 --> 2918.26] He's still with me +[2918.26 --> 2919.78] I gave God +[2919.78 --> 2920.58] A million reasons +[2920.58 --> 2921.80] Not to love me +[2921.80 --> 2922.24] And he still +[2922.24 --> 2922.80] Find a way +[2922.80 --> 2923.90] To reach out to me +[2923.90 --> 2926.40] Another thing +[2926.40 --> 2927.58] That goes along +[2927.58 --> 2927.96] With that +[2927.96 --> 2928.36] Was +[2928.36 --> 2929.84] I was listening +[2929.84 --> 2930.42] In the chapel +[2930.42 --> 2930.78] And +[2930.78 --> 2932.26] It was +[2932.26 --> 2933.34] The speaker +[2933.34 --> 2933.92] Was saying +[2933.92 --> 2934.86] Satan got +[2934.86 --> 2936.02] Eternal damnation +[2936.02 --> 2937.22] For pride +[2937.22 --> 2937.66] And he +[2937.66 --> 2938.88] Went putting himself +[2938.88 --> 2940.08] In the place of God +[2940.08 --> 2940.90] And what I really +[2940.90 --> 2941.80] Needed to realize +[2941.80 --> 2942.86] Was for God +[2942.86 --> 2943.50] To be put on +[2943.50 --> 2944.34] My throne +[2944.34 --> 2946.02] I realized that +[2946.02 --> 2946.80] Any trophy +[2946.80 --> 2947.56] In this world +[2947.56 --> 2948.26] Looks nice +[2948.26 --> 2949.20] And it's a good +[2949.20 --> 2950.12] Temporary thing +[2950.12 --> 2951.26] But really +[2951.26 --> 2952.84] Any trophy of heaven +[2952.84 --> 2953.42] Is way +[2953.42 --> 2954.12] Way better +[2954.12 --> 2955.64] It really hit me +[2955.64 --> 2956.58] When C.S. Lewis +[2956.58 --> 2957.28] Said +[2957.28 --> 2958.54] My prayer is +[2958.54 --> 2960.42] My prayer is +[2960.42 --> 2961.88] That when I die +[2961.88 --> 2962.54] All of hell +[2962.54 --> 2963.04] Rejoices +[2963.04 --> 2964.04] That I'm out to fight +[2964.04 --> 2965.44] I love that +[2965.44 --> 2966.20] Because it's crazy +[2966.20 --> 2966.84] To see how +[2966.84 --> 2967.62] Scared like +[2967.62 --> 2968.48] The devil is +[2968.48 --> 2969.00] From us +[2969.00 --> 2970.04] To grow closer +[2970.04 --> 2971.06] In a relationship +[2971.06 --> 2971.68] With God +[2971.68 --> 2973.14] And that always +[2973.14 --> 2973.76] Just keeps +[2973.76 --> 2974.44] Keeps me +[2974.44 --> 2975.46] Wanting to get +[2975.46 --> 2976.28] Closer and closer +[2976.28 --> 2976.88] With God +[2976.88 --> 2981.24] How I see +[2981.24 --> 2982.00] It +[2982.00 --> 2982.60] Another way +[2982.60 --> 2983.20] For me to see +[2983.20 --> 2983.60] It is +[2983.60 --> 2984.30] Like basketball +[2984.30 --> 2985.36] Terms +[2985.36 --> 2985.72] Is +[2985.72 --> 2986.58] Before +[2986.58 --> 2987.36] I was +[2987.36 --> 2988.02] Like a reserve +[2988.02 --> 2988.66] On the team +[2988.66 --> 2990.02] To making the bench +[2990.02 --> 2991.64] Being the sixth man +[2991.64 --> 2992.74] And now I'm starting +[2992.74 --> 2994.02] To be in full rotation +[2994.02 --> 2995.86] And yeah +[2995.86 --> 2997.10] I really like that +[2997.10 --> 2997.66] Because it +[2997.66 --> 2998.60] Helps me +[2998.60 --> 2999.22] See it +[2999.22 --> 2999.92] Way easier +[2999.92 --> 3000.96] Because I'm a basketball guy +[3000.96 --> 3002.20] So it helps me +[3002.20 --> 3003.26] Like a physical +[3003.26 --> 3003.88] Thing +[3003.88 --> 3004.70] To see +[3004.70 --> 3006.00] And now I just +[3006.00 --> 3006.70] Always starting +[3006.70 --> 3007.30] To get better +[3007.30 --> 3008.88] I pray now +[3008.88 --> 3009.86] That I will be +[3009.86 --> 3010.54] A dual citizen +[3010.54 --> 3011.04] Still +[3011.04 --> 3012.16] But not to flip +[3012.16 --> 3012.46] Flop +[3012.46 --> 3013.18] Between +[3013.18 --> 3014.04] The things +[3014.04 --> 3014.50] Of the world +[3014.50 --> 3015.26] And God +[3015.26 --> 3016.62] But that I'm here +[3016.62 --> 3017.56] On this earth +[3017.56 --> 3018.50] Not of the world +[3018.50 --> 3019.38] But on the earth +[3019.38 --> 3020.40] And a citizen +[3020.40 --> 3021.00] At heaven +[3021.00 --> 3022.08] At the same time +[3022.08 --> 3023.26] I'll follow +[3023.26 --> 3024.32] Where his spirit +[3024.32 --> 3024.92] Leads me +[3024.92 --> 3026.18] Broken as I may be +[3026.18 --> 3027.14] I will give him +[3027.14 --> 3027.68] Everything +[3027.68 --> 3029.66] Philippians 2.13 +[3029.66 --> 3030.42] Says +[3030.42 --> 3031.42] For God is working +[3031.42 --> 3031.92] In you +[3031.92 --> 3033.04] Giving you desire +[3033.04 --> 3033.62] And the power +[3033.62 --> 3034.52] To do what +[3034.52 --> 3035.36] Pleases him +[3035.36 --> 3036.10] And man +[3036.10 --> 3036.88] Can I tell you +[3036.88 --> 3038.48] He sure is working +[3038.48 --> 3039.66] I am raised +[3039.66 --> 3040.52] In a Christian home +[3040.52 --> 3041.12] And I get +[3041.12 --> 3042.20] To go to church +[3042.20 --> 3043.36] I have a relationship +[3043.36 --> 3044.10] With God +[3044.10 --> 3045.40] Perspective changed +[3045.40 --> 3045.92] My life +[3045.92 --> 3047.38] I've never walked alone +[3047.38 --> 3048.48] And I can lean back +[3048.48 --> 3049.74] In his loving arms +[3049.74 --> 3051.34] Of a good father +[3051.34 --> 3052.52] I gave God +[3052.52 --> 3053.38] A million reasons +[3053.38 --> 3054.96] To not love me +[3054.96 --> 3055.52] And he still +[3055.52 --> 3055.96] Find a way +[3055.96 --> 3056.60] To reach out +[3056.60 --> 3058.64] And he chose me +[3058.64 --> 3060.70] I didn't find Jesus +[3060.70 --> 3061.88] Jesus found me +[3061.88 --> 3062.56] It's all about +[3062.56 --> 3063.26] My perspective +[3063.26 --> 3063.90] That changed +[3063.90 --> 3065.28] I felt the big change +[3065.28 --> 3065.80] When I started +[3065.80 --> 3066.46] Living out +[3066.46 --> 3067.58] Being a Christian +[3067.58 --> 3068.40] Not using it +[3068.40 --> 3069.02] As a title +[3069.02 --> 3070.34] I used my Christianity +[3070.34 --> 3071.16] For a title +[3071.16 --> 3073.08] For a very long time +[3073.08 --> 3074.36] And I went through +[3074.36 --> 3074.88] The motions +[3074.88 --> 3076.36] Of being that good kid +[3076.36 --> 3077.92] I followed Jesus +[3077.92 --> 3079.70] And we got a good +[3079.70 --> 3080.56] Strong relationship +[3080.56 --> 3081.76] Happening between us +[3081.76 --> 3083.38] It's not what we do +[3083.38 --> 3084.44] For him that matters +[3084.44 --> 3085.38] It's what he's +[3085.38 --> 3086.68] Done for us +[3086.68 --> 3087.72] And what he is doing +[3087.72 --> 3088.32] In us +[3088.32 --> 3101.52] I'm going to pray +[3101.52 --> 3102.22] Again for Ike +[3102.22 --> 3103.04] And then I'm going +[3103.04 --> 3103.50] To invite the worship +[3103.50 --> 3103.94] Team forward +[3103.94 --> 3104.34] We're going to sing +[3104.34 --> 3104.66] A song +[3104.66 --> 3106.28] God I thank you +[3106.28 --> 3107.04] So much for what +[3107.04 --> 3107.90] You're doing in Isaac's +[3107.90 --> 3108.60] Life and I thank you +[3108.60 --> 3109.26] For the spirit +[3109.26 --> 3110.30] That is moving in him +[3110.30 --> 3110.58] God +[3110.58 --> 3111.80] As he is feeling +[3111.80 --> 3112.98] Called into leadership +[3112.98 --> 3114.00] Called into ministry +[3114.00 --> 3114.74] And called just to +[3114.74 --> 3115.52] Serve you in his +[3115.52 --> 3116.02] Every day +[3116.02 --> 3117.52] We pray that your spirit +[3117.52 --> 3118.52] Always be in him +[3118.52 --> 3119.64] As you promised it to be +[3119.64 --> 3120.48] And may he continue +[3120.48 --> 3121.62] To seek you first +[3121.62 --> 3122.32] In all things +[3122.32 --> 3123.92] Thank you for his joy +[3123.92 --> 3124.62] For his heart +[3124.62 --> 3125.32] For his willingness +[3125.32 --> 3126.54] To share this story +[3126.54 --> 3127.74] God we pray that +[3127.74 --> 3128.62] All of us can leave +[3128.62 --> 3129.00] Here today +[3129.00 --> 3129.92] Just so encouraged +[3129.92 --> 3130.64] By what you're doing +[3130.64 --> 3131.28] In his life +[3131.28 --> 3132.88] And Lord +[3132.88 --> 3133.38] What you're doing +[3133.38 --> 3134.52] In our lives as well +[3134.52 --> 3136.08] May we share our stories +[3136.08 --> 3136.94] With each other +[3136.94 --> 3138.30] So that we can just be +[3138.30 --> 3140.86] So we can be encouraged +[3140.86 --> 3141.94] In our walk of faith +[3141.94 --> 3143.28] God thank you for Isaac +[3143.28 --> 3144.30] Continue to walk +[3144.30 --> 3145.08] Alongside him +[3145.08 --> 3146.58] And we pray a blessing +[3146.58 --> 3147.54] Over him in your name +[3147.54 --> 3148.06] Amen +[3148.06 --> 3152.40] Am I on? +[3152.94 --> 3154.10] Does that not want +[3154.10 --> 3155.26] That will make you want +[3155.26 --> 3156.48] To praise God? +[3156.78 --> 3157.80] Let's stand and worship +[3157.80 --> 3176.30] We are the moment +[3176.30 --> 3179.64] You are forever +[3179.64 --> 3183.48] Lord of the ages +[3183.48 --> 3185.80] God before time +[3185.80 --> 3189.68] We are a faithful +[3189.68 --> 3193.04] You are eternal +[3193.04 --> 3195.80] Love everlasting +[3195.80 --> 3200.80] Reigning on high +[3200.80 --> 3206.80] Holy, holy, Lord God Almighty +[3206.80 --> 3214.18] Worthy is the Lamb who was slain +[3214.18 --> 3219.08] I will pray to the earth +[3219.08 --> 3224.80] Be unto your name +[3224.80 --> 3230.80] Be unto your name +[3230.80 --> 3239.98] We are the broken +[3239.98 --> 3242.80] You are the healer +[3242.80 --> 3245.80] Jesus Redeemer +[3245.80 --> 3248.80] Mighty you save +[3248.80 --> 3253.04] You are the love song +[3253.04 --> 3255.80] We'll sing forever +[3255.80 --> 3257.04] Now lieber +[3257.04 --> 3257.12] Bow in before you +[3257.12 --> 3257.70] Vowing him +[3257.70 --> 3259.76] Beloved him +[3259.76 --> 3260.42] Whenever you are the third +[3260.42 --> 3261.82] Blessed your name +[3261.82 --> 3262.88] Amen +[3262.88 --> 3265.68] Lord for all +[3265.68 --> 3266.26] Holy, holy +[3266.26 --> 3267.22] Lord God almighty +[3267.22 --> 3269.00] You are the holy +[3269.00 --> 3269.80] Human +[3269.80 --> 3270.26] Baby you are the тр Ќle blood +[3270.26 --> 3270.92] Thank you, Steve and what得 +[3270.92 --> 3271.36] You are thecuaro +[3271.36 --> 3276.18] He is the last word once saved +[3276.18 --> 3282.50] Highest praises on earth and lowly +[3282.50 --> 3287.20] Be unto your name +[3287.20 --> 3294.18] Be unto your name +[3294.18 --> 3299.78] Holy, holy Lord God almighty +[3299.78 --> 3306.46] Worthy is the last word once saved +[3306.46 --> 3312.86] Highest praises on earth and lowly +[3312.86 --> 3318.46] Be unto your name +[3318.46 --> 3324.66] Be unto your name +[3324.66 --> 3330.34] Be unto your name +[3330.34 --> 3332.84] Invite you to be seated +[3332.84 --> 3349.66] Good morning, my name is Mike and I am a deacon here at the church +[3349.66 --> 3355.96] And we have an opportunity now to respond and give back financially in response to what God has done for us +[3355.96 --> 3363.40] So this morning we're going to collect a offering for the Campus Reformed Ministries +[3363.40 --> 3367.10] Which is formerly known as the UBCO Chaplaincy +[3367.10 --> 3370.80] I think our church has been supporting this ministry for many years +[3370.80 --> 3373.56] And it is run by Todd Statham +[3373.56 --> 3375.50] And actually more recently Curtis +[3375.50 --> 3376.72] Met left +[3376.72 --> 3377.74] I can never say +[3377.74 --> 3379.94] Melista +[3379.94 --> 3380.64] Oh yeah +[3380.64 --> 3384.00] Known the guy for years and I can still not say his last name +[3384.00 --> 3387.08] Anyway, he formerly he was working at Willoughby +[3387.08 --> 3389.46] He has actually moved up there and he's also part of it now too +[3389.46 --> 3390.24] So +[3390.24 --> 3397.32] Todd and Curtis and other ministry leaders get involved in leading discussion groups, prayer groups +[3397.32 --> 3406.92] And sort of meeting a lot of students where they're at in their day-to-day in in usually a time of exploration and figuring out faith and figuring out life +[3406.92 --> 3412.26] So it's a pretty powerful ministry that they run there. So thank you for giving up your gifts this morning +[3412.26 --> 3430.98] Lord I lift your name all high +[3430.98 --> 3435.86] Lord I love to sing your praises +[3435.86 --> 3441.86] I'm so glad you're in my life +[3441.86 --> 3447.46] I'm so glad you came to save us +[3447.46 --> 3453.56] You came from heaven to earth to show the way +[3453.56 --> 3459.04] From the earth to the cross I can't sing +[3459.04 --> 3461.90] From the cross to the grave +[3461.90 --> 3464.58] From the grave to the sky +[3464.58 --> 3469.04] Lord I lift your name all high +[3469.04 --> 3477.94] Lord I lift your name all high +[3477.94 --> 3481.72] Lord I love to sing your praises +[3481.72 --> 3483.72] I'm so glad you're in my life +[3483.72 --> 3488.72] I'm so glad you came to save us +[3488.72 --> 3493.72] I'm so glad you came to save us +[3493.72 --> 3499.72] You came from heaven to earth to show the way +[3499.72 --> 3504.72] From the earth to the cross I can't sing +[3504.72 --> 3506.72] I lift your name all high +[3506.72 --> 3507.72] From the cross to the grave +[3507.72 --> 3511.72] From the grave to the sky +[3511.72 --> 3515.72] Lord I lift your name all high +[3515.72 --> 3521.72] You came from heaven to earth to show the way +[3521.72 --> 3525.72] From the earth to the cross I can't sing +[3525.72 --> 3540.72] My name to the grave +[3540.72 --> 3542.72] From the cross to the grave +[3542.72 --> 3546.72] From the earth to the cross I can't sing +[3546.72 --> 3558.02] My name today, from the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky, Lord, I lift your name on high. +[3560.30 --> 3564.02] Lord, I lift your name on high. +[3565.96 --> 3569.52] Lord, I lift your name on high. +[3569.52 --> 3599.50] Lord, I lift your name on high. +[3599.52 --> 3629.50] Lord, I lift your name on high. +[3629.50 --> 3659.48] Lord, I lift your name on high. +[3659.48 --> 3661.40] That's quite the trip. +[3661.78 --> 3663.10] How did you manage that? +[3663.64 --> 3667.38] Turns out when you follow someone, you go where they go. +[3667.90 --> 3670.76] Oh, well, that's just that simple, isn't it? +[3671.44 --> 3674.06] Do you know what we're going to talk about today in Children's Worship Time? +[3674.62 --> 3675.86] Who do we follow? +[3675.86 --> 3679.14] Yeah. +[3680.56 --> 3683.54] I don't know. I followed the guy with the stick. +[3684.00 --> 3687.18] Yeah. And where did that get you? Stuck in a suitcase. +[3689.60 --> 3691.90] So we're going to talk about who we should be +[3691.90 --> 3694.64] following today in children's worship time. Does that sound fun? +[3695.00 --> 3699.84] Does that sound good, kids? Yeah? Okay. I'm going to pray and then we're going to do the Lord's blessing +[3699.84 --> 3703.48] and then we'll head off to children's worship time, okay? Sounds good. Alright, let's pray. +[3703.48 --> 3707.84] Dear God, thank you so much for this day. Thank you that we could be in church this morning, +[3708.08 --> 3711.56] that we could already hear stories about how you're moving in people's life and how +[3711.56 --> 3715.58] when we follow you, you do wonderful things. God, we pray that you will be +[3715.58 --> 3719.64] with us as we learn that. Be with the adults who are staying back here. Be with +[3719.64 --> 3723.48] Reverend Dr. Ed Gerber too as he shares your word. May we all learn +[3723.48 --> 3727.56] how it is that we should be following you every day. We pray this in your name. +[3727.92 --> 3729.44] Amen. Say bye to Hank. +[3729.44 --> 3734.48] Bye. Bye, kids. Now stand up. Let's do the Lord's blessing together, okay? +[3735.48 --> 3739.26] Here we go. Hands out. And we'll say together one, two, three. +[3739.26 --> 3742.08] The Lord be with you. +[3742.08 --> 3744.08] And also with you. +[3744.08 --> 3745.48] Amen. +[3745.48 --> 3746.08] Amen. +[3746.08 --> 3747.08] Amen. +[3747.08 --> 3748.08] Amen. +[3748.08 --> 3749.08] Amen. +[3749.08 --> 3750.08] Amen. +[3750.08 --> 3751.08] Amen. +[3751.08 --> 3752.08] Amen. +[3752.08 --> 3753.08] Amen. +[3753.08 --> 3754.08] Amen. +[3754.08 --> 3755.08] Amen. +[3755.08 --> 3756.08] Amen. +[3756.08 --> 3757.08] Amen. +[3757.08 --> 3758.08] Amen. +[3758.08 --> 3759.08] Amen. +[3759.08 --> 3759.42] Amen. +[3759.44 --> 3770.02] Good. +[3770.02 --> 3772.06] He left it on. +[3772.06 --> 3774.80] Good. He left it on. +[3774.80 --> 3779.58] Morning. My name's Dick and I am a child of God, and I am a member here. +[3780.70 --> 3783.54] And, Isaac, praise God. +[3783.54 --> 3784.84] Awesome. +[3784.84 --> 3789.04] I just want to go over some of the stuff that was in the bulletin, +[3789.04 --> 3792.38] And we are very thankful for Grayson, the birth of Grayson. +[3793.30 --> 3799.58] He was premature, and we pray for him, his family, his entire family, that things may go well. +[3800.70 --> 3807.54] Rosavita and others who struggle with health concerns, some we know about, some we don't. +[3809.00 --> 3814.06] And we would also like to pray for those who are not as mobile as they would like to be. +[3814.06 --> 3823.80] I just want to mention, and I probably did this years ago already, but I have a niece, and her name is Jana. +[3824.30 --> 3826.56] And she's going to be 35 years old pretty quick. +[3827.36 --> 3831.38] And she has never walked a single step in her life. +[3831.86 --> 3838.50] So if you think you've got issues, and she is one of the happiest people I know, imagine that. +[3838.50 --> 3848.92] I want to pray for DeWinters, who are traveling today, as they say goodbye to Rachel's grandma. +[3849.96 --> 3856.14] And I want to pray also for Hoga Warnings, who this past week also said goodbye to a mom and grandma and wife. +[3858.16 --> 3859.36] And let's pray. +[3859.36 --> 3864.80] Our Father, Lord, in heaven, Lord, thank you. +[3865.70 --> 3867.46] Thank you we can be here this morning. +[3867.62 --> 3869.00] Thank you we can sing your praises. +[3869.58 --> 3870.74] Thank you we can worship you. +[3870.84 --> 3872.26] Thank you we can hear testimonies. +[3874.12 --> 3876.38] Lord, we pray we help and guide each one of us. +[3876.50 --> 3882.30] Lord, the stuff that's going on in the world, Israel, Ukraine, all these different places, Lord. +[3882.30 --> 3889.76] Lord, we pray for you to come quickly, because things don't get any better down here. +[3892.74 --> 3896.50] Lord, and will you give us lists of people to pray for? +[3896.74 --> 3899.58] Lord, the easiest thing we can do on our own is pray. +[3900.64 --> 3903.16] Nobody has to see us, nobody has to hear us except you. +[3903.66 --> 3905.02] We thank you that you do, Lord. +[3905.68 --> 3907.60] And if we don't have a list, help us to make one. +[3907.60 --> 3912.18] Lord, lead us and guide us in our walk. +[3912.32 --> 3918.14] If we go to school, or if we teach, or if we go to work, or if we work in the house, or whatever we do. +[3918.20 --> 3919.40] Whatever you have called us to do. +[3919.52 --> 3921.72] Maybe you haven't called us yet, but Lord, please do. +[3922.70 --> 3924.22] Lord, but we can all have your word. +[3924.32 --> 3929.60] We can all have your leading hand that you... +[3929.60 --> 3931.98] And then, Lord, just help us to trust and obey. +[3932.50 --> 3934.34] It's that simple, but it's not simple, Lord. +[3934.34 --> 3935.36] We make it so difficult. +[3935.36 --> 3939.50] Lord, we pray for our ministry here. +[3939.72 --> 3941.22] We pray for our staff here. +[3941.32 --> 3947.08] We pray for Chris and Rachel, especially right now, as they go say goodbye to someone who has meant a lot to them. +[3948.32 --> 3954.80] Lord, we thank you that we could share with Hoga Woonings and their family this week. +[3955.60 --> 3956.92] Lord, we pray for each one of them. +[3957.06 --> 3957.78] We pray for Klaus. +[3958.02 --> 3962.54] Lord, when you've been with somebody for so long, and then all of a sudden you're alone. +[3962.54 --> 3966.08] Lord, will you help and guide us? +[3966.16 --> 3967.84] Will you walk with us? +[3967.92 --> 3968.64] Will you lead us? +[3968.74 --> 3970.70] Will you take our hand, Lord? +[3970.94 --> 3972.18] Will you help us to trust you? +[3974.26 --> 3977.10] Lord, we pray for the wars, rumors of wars. +[3977.54 --> 3983.08] And we know there will never be an end to them until you come back, Lord. +[3983.18 --> 3984.68] And then all that stops. +[3986.08 --> 3989.54] Lord, sometimes we're a little bit nervous thinking about you coming back because are we ready? +[3989.54 --> 3993.40] Maybe we're having a good time down here. +[3993.52 --> 3994.60] Maybe we don't want you to come. +[3995.62 --> 3996.26] Lord, help us. +[3996.34 --> 3996.90] Change us. +[3999.76 --> 4000.44] Motivate us. +[4000.96 --> 4001.66] Convict us. +[4003.28 --> 4007.58] Lord, as we think about you today, thank you that you always think about us. +[4008.22 --> 4012.28] Lord, it's incomprehensible how you know each one of us. +[4012.34 --> 4012.98] You know our name. +[4013.12 --> 4016.14] You know what we're doing, what we're not doing, what we shouldn't be doing. +[4016.14 --> 4022.58] Lord, we ask you to be with Dr. Ed this morning as he brings your word. +[4023.72 --> 4024.84] Lord, may you convict us. +[4024.92 --> 4026.14] May you convict him. +[4026.30 --> 4029.26] Will you help lead and guide him? +[4029.36 --> 4031.32] Lord, thank you that we can be part of Emmanuel. +[4031.54 --> 4032.98] Thank you that you call us. +[4034.28 --> 4043.06] Give us the strength and the wisdom and the insight and the drive to share your word when we're able. +[4044.00 --> 4045.50] Thank you for your love and care, Lord. +[4046.16 --> 4047.18] Thank you in Jesus' name. +[4047.30 --> 4047.48] Amen. +[4067.04 --> 4067.78] Well, good morning. +[4068.82 --> 4070.84] It's good to see you and it's great to be with you. +[4070.90 --> 4071.90] A couple of things as I begin. +[4071.90 --> 4075.12] First of all, please feel free to simply call me Ed. +[4075.90 --> 4076.74] That's enough. +[4077.32 --> 4082.04] This Reverend Doctor stuff is great, but Ed is my name and you're free to use it. +[4082.10 --> 4083.34] Please feel free to use it. +[4084.04 --> 4086.76] Also, was it Tim who did the offering thing? +[4088.20 --> 4088.92] Here's Ike. +[4089.16 --> 4089.38] Sorry. +[4089.94 --> 4090.38] Mike. +[4090.52 --> 4092.22] Okay, so we have Mike and Ike, not Tim. +[4092.72 --> 4092.96] All right. +[4092.96 --> 4096.20] But here's a helpful way to remember Curtis's last name. +[4097.58 --> 4099.10] Belief with a st at the end. +[4101.10 --> 4103.00] It's belief-sta, malief-sta. +[4103.26 --> 4104.28] So that's one way there. +[4104.74 --> 4108.82] And then third, I don't know why you needed me here this morning. +[4108.82 --> 4114.14] I think Ike already brought a very profound, very deep, a very wonderful message. +[4114.60 --> 4115.70] So thank you for that. +[4116.18 --> 4117.42] That will stay with us. +[4117.84 --> 4119.66] And then finally, I'm just noticing the time. +[4120.54 --> 4123.14] Have I really got six minutes to preach this out? +[4123.14 --> 4129.14] I think I can do it, but it might not give the kids enough time, so I'll try and expand +[4129.14 --> 4129.76] a little bit. +[4130.04 --> 4134.30] And just in that regard, I want to say, are there any Trinity students here who were at +[4134.30 --> 4135.48] chapel a week and a half ago? +[4137.08 --> 4138.34] Just one, my own daughter. +[4138.48 --> 4138.92] Okay, good. +[4138.96 --> 4140.10] I'm not going to feel too badly. +[4141.30 --> 4145.34] Because what you're getting this morning, Chris called me on Friday morning and asked me if +[4145.34 --> 4145.90] I would do this. +[4145.94 --> 4147.10] I'm like, oh my goodness, I don't know. +[4147.16 --> 4148.08] That's not a lot of time. +[4148.08 --> 4154.80] So I am taking what was a seven-minute message in chapel and stretching it out and filling +[4154.80 --> 4156.96] it out a little bit more for us this morning. +[4157.24 --> 4163.92] So we at Trinity Western University in our chapel time have been looking at Hebrews chapter +[4163.92 --> 4168.80] 11, which talks about, as you may know, the heroes of the faith. +[4169.36 --> 4173.24] In chapter 12, those who are called the great cloud of witnesses. +[4173.24 --> 4180.80] The story behind the figure we're looking at today, who is Abraham, is when after Abraham +[4180.80 --> 4187.54] and Sarah had been given the gift of the long-awaited poor child, Isaac, God comes to Abraham in +[4187.54 --> 4191.60] Genesis chapter 22, and he speaks a nightmare. +[4192.50 --> 4195.10] He speaks a horror to Abraham. +[4195.28 --> 4201.20] He says, take your son, your only son, the son whom you love, up on Mount Moriah and sacrifice +[4201.20 --> 4202.42] your only son. +[4202.42 --> 4207.10] Jewish tradition calls this story the Akedah, and they call it the Akedah because it's called +[4207.10 --> 4208.20] the binding. +[4208.52 --> 4215.32] When Abraham goes so far as to lay his son down on the altar, ties him up to sacrifice +[4215.32 --> 4219.32] him, and then God stops him and brings about a substitute. +[4220.36 --> 4228.70] So I invite you to hear how the author of Hebrews remembers the nature of Abraham's faith in +[4228.70 --> 4231.42] this passage and how then we can learn from this as well. +[4231.42 --> 4234.64] So this is Hebrews 11 verses 17 through 19. +[4234.74 --> 4236.06] Beloved, listen to God's word. +[4236.06 --> 4242.92] By faith, Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. +[4243.92 --> 4249.46] He who had received the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, even though +[4249.46 --> 4254.26] God had said to him, it is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned. +[4255.38 --> 4260.88] Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and figuratively speaking, he did receive +[4260.88 --> 4261.88] Isaac back from death. +[4261.88 --> 4262.76] Isaac back from death. +[4262.76 --> 4264.44] The word of the Lord. +[4264.44 --> 4266.44] Thanks be to God. +[4266.44 --> 4272.32] In Psalm 62, 11, the psalmist says this, +[4272.32 --> 4274.90] One thing God has spoken. +[4274.90 --> 4277.10] Two things I have heard. +[4278.10 --> 4283.78] That you, O God, are powerful, and that you, O God, are loving. +[4285.16 --> 4293.62] When God speaks about his own essential nature, he can put it as simply as two words. +[4293.62 --> 4300.70] On the one hand, God is powerful, and on the other hand, God is loving. +[4300.86 --> 4304.06] We might say God is powerful love. +[4304.06 --> 4312.54] There are times in our lives, aren't there, when the reality of God's power and the reality +[4312.54 --> 4321.50] of God's love merge in our experience in a single moment in time, crystallize in our experience +[4321.50 --> 4329.02] in a single moment in time, or put it this way, become real, so real in our experience +[4329.02 --> 4337.74] in a single moment in time, and the effect is that we taste the goodness of God. +[4340.14 --> 4344.60] My mom tells the story when she was nine or ten years old, her mother had sent her out of the house +[4344.60 --> 4347.50] to get out and go do something. +[4348.26 --> 4350.32] It was a cloud-covered BC day. +[4350.42 --> 4357.28] It was dark, and my mom was skipping in the front driveway, and she wasn't feeling very good about herself, +[4357.28 --> 4359.02] wasn't feeling very good about life. +[4359.18 --> 4364.88] She continued to skip, and as she skipped, suddenly, she stopped because she noticed that the cloud, +[4365.28 --> 4370.30] a massive cloud, moved to the left, and a massive cloud moved to the right, +[4370.68 --> 4375.80] and a single opening came in the sky, and as she looked up in the sky, a beam of light, +[4375.92 --> 4379.28] the sun came into the hole, a beam of light came down on her, +[4379.28 --> 4386.50] and she experienced in that moment the reality of the power of God, and the reality of the love of God +[4386.50 --> 4394.84] merge in her experience in a single moment in time, and she was flooded with a sense of the goodness of God. +[4395.40 --> 4401.62] He who is powerful enough to make that fiery ball of gas shine down her with such warmth +[4401.62 --> 4404.36] and bathe her in light and warmth. +[4405.16 --> 4406.18] It's good. +[4406.86 --> 4407.70] It's so good. +[4408.66 --> 4415.26] I imagine that Abraham had times like these, times when, indeed, the reality of the power of God +[4415.26 --> 4420.86] and the reality of the love of God merged or crystallized or became real at a single moment in time +[4420.86 --> 4422.70] in his experience. +[4422.70 --> 4428.84] Like, for example, when his nephew Lot was kidnapped, taken off by five kings, +[4429.14 --> 4434.44] very, very powerful kings, Lot, his wife, his children, all of their possessions taken away. +[4434.96 --> 4438.56] Abraham embraces courage, and he goes and chases these five kings down. +[4439.50 --> 4442.02] Can you imagine the scene as he's coming back? +[4442.12 --> 4444.02] Tears are on Lot and his family's face. +[4444.98 --> 4451.50] Abraham, with only 300 men, exhibiting the power of God, rescuing his nephew Lot. +[4451.50 --> 4455.08] And, oh, the love of God, which gave him the strength to do it. +[4456.28 --> 4463.26] I think of Abraham when he and Sarah, after so long of waiting, after so many years of +[4463.26 --> 4469.06] disappointment with infertility, riding that roller coaster of despair and hope and hope +[4469.06 --> 4472.76] and despair every single month, year after year after year, and finally they hold this +[4472.76 --> 4478.48] little baby when they're in their 90s and 100 years old in their arms and seeing Isaac's +[4478.48 --> 4480.74] little eyes blinking back at them. +[4481.50 --> 4486.64] He asked the power of God who can bring life where there is no life, who can bring life +[4486.64 --> 4490.80] into a barren womb, and the goodness of God who would do such a thing, the love of God. +[4491.74 --> 4494.38] Indeed, it's the experience of goodness. +[4494.84 --> 4500.88] I wonder, as you think about it here, can you recall a time and make it real to yourself +[4500.88 --> 4505.68] when the reality of the power of God on the one hand and the reality of the love of God +[4505.68 --> 4515.62] and the other merged into one in your experience and gave you a feeling of the incredible, cascading +[4515.62 --> 4518.76] goodness of God and just how real that goodness is? +[4518.82 --> 4520.16] Can you recall a time like that? +[4521.76 --> 4523.78] I encourage you, bring it back into your mind. +[4524.82 --> 4526.02] Bring it back into your soul. +[4526.02 --> 4527.82] Let it wash over you for a moment. +[4529.96 --> 4532.34] Either a time long ago or maybe a time more recently. +[4535.86 --> 4539.42] One of my recent experiences of this came this summer. +[4539.42 --> 4545.68] My wife, Michelle, myself, and our four daughters had the extraordinary privilege of going to +[4545.68 --> 4548.24] the UK for a trip for three weeks. +[4548.78 --> 4553.32] I had done a PhD on the Isle of Anglesey in the north of Wales, and we had promised our +[4553.32 --> 4560.26] kids many moons ago at this point, 15 years ago basically, that one day we would come back. +[4560.38 --> 4562.22] And so Michelle and I had been saving and saving. +[4562.22 --> 4566.52] We were supposed to go during COVID, couldn't go, but our opportunity came this summer. +[4566.64 --> 4570.30] So we flew out, landed at Gatwick International Airport in London. +[4570.44 --> 4571.42] I rented a big bus. +[4571.72 --> 4572.94] It was like a nine-seater. +[4573.46 --> 4579.92] We drove from there to the Cotswolds and Bath, and then we went to an adorable little town +[4579.92 --> 4583.22] called Glandelo and walked around all these little shops. +[4583.38 --> 4588.24] And then we ended up going to a place called Solva, which is in an area called the Pembroke Shire, +[4588.80 --> 4590.64] the southwest coast of Wales. +[4590.64 --> 4592.74] It was stunningly beautiful. +[4593.60 --> 4599.00] The first full day that we had in Solva, we decided we were going to go for a 7.7-kilometer +[4599.00 --> 4603.94] walk up north the coast of the Pembroke Shire to a place called St. David's. +[4604.60 --> 4606.18] And so we got on our shorts. +[4606.32 --> 4607.22] It was a beautiful day. +[4607.32 --> 4608.24] The sky was blue. +[4608.34 --> 4609.18] The sun was out. +[4609.28 --> 4612.84] The wind was blowing as we were walking on the Pembroke Shire coast. +[4612.94 --> 4614.82] It wasn't blowing at our faces. +[4614.98 --> 4618.96] It wasn't blowing from behind, but it was blowing from the side, cooling us on this hot day. +[4618.96 --> 4620.60] And it was a glorious walk. +[4620.66 --> 4624.54] And we walked with quite some pace all the way to St. David's, walked another two kilometers +[4624.54 --> 4626.90] into the town, and we were famished. +[4627.00 --> 4628.18] We had this delicious pizza. +[4628.32 --> 4629.32] I'm like, oh, I want to go. +[4629.40 --> 4630.92] I hear there's a church in St. David's. +[4630.92 --> 4631.76] Let's go to the church. +[4632.16 --> 4633.82] We walked down a street, and we turned around. +[4633.92 --> 4634.70] Of course, it's not a church. +[4634.78 --> 4638.80] It's a cathedral that's a block long made in the 10th or 11th century. +[4638.92 --> 4644.66] We're walking around the back, spent an hour just mesmerized with a sense of transcendence +[4644.66 --> 4649.50] and eminence, all the artwork, the statues, and just marveling at our brothers and sisters +[4649.50 --> 4651.16] in the faith who put this thing together. +[4652.50 --> 4657.74] We walked back along the Pembroke Shire, now walking south again, and still the sun was +[4657.74 --> 4658.08] shining. +[4658.48 --> 4659.14] It was beautiful. +[4659.14 --> 4663.76] And I remember at one point, Michelle and I were walking out ahead, and our four daughters, +[4664.34 --> 4669.08] 2018, 16, and 15, were walking behind us. +[4669.64 --> 4670.54] No phones. +[4671.76 --> 4673.04] No devices. +[4674.46 --> 4675.02] Laughter. +[4676.02 --> 4677.16] Talking with one another. +[4678.92 --> 4680.20] Everything lined up. +[4681.12 --> 4687.80] The layers of beauty, the layers of the power of God, the layers of the love of God were all +[4687.80 --> 4692.10] there, and I was overwhelmed with a sense of the goodness of God. +[4693.38 --> 4697.42] Because, indeed, the reality of the power of God and the reality of the love of God merged in my +[4697.42 --> 4700.96] experience in a single moment of time, and it was overwhelming. +[4701.48 --> 4705.84] The goodness of God was so real in that moment, and we can have moments like that, right? +[4706.62 --> 4707.76] Oh, and they're precious. +[4708.52 --> 4709.32] They're so good. +[4710.24 --> 4712.10] But then we can have other moments as well. +[4712.10 --> 4719.64] We can have moments like Abraham surely had when God came to him and said, take your son, +[4719.72 --> 4723.22] your only son, the son whom you love, and sacrifice him. +[4723.38 --> 4729.50] Because even if, as we're told, it was only a test, what kind of God? +[4730.78 --> 4737.04] What kind of God would tell someone he loves to go and do something as horrific and atrocious +[4737.04 --> 4737.88] as that? +[4738.30 --> 4743.94] What kind of God would put a child he loves under a test like that? +[4744.86 --> 4748.52] But this is exactly and precisely what God does. +[4749.70 --> 4754.66] There are times in our life when, indeed, the power of God and the love of God merge in our +[4754.66 --> 4760.70] experience, but there are other times when we are made to question whether or not God is using +[4760.70 --> 4762.74] his power in the service of his love. +[4762.74 --> 4765.56] And we can begin to doubt. +[4766.44 --> 4770.68] It looks like God's power is one thing, but we begin to question that love. +[4771.80 --> 4776.08] Yes, there may still be light coming from the heavens, as my mom experienced, but it's more +[4776.08 --> 4779.98] like a lightning bolt, and it is a warm ray of sunshine. +[4780.38 --> 4784.60] And I can tell you, as somebody who's been a pastor for over 20 years, I have seen this +[4784.60 --> 4787.48] over and over and over again. +[4787.70 --> 4791.08] And the question has lurked into my heart sometimes, why? +[4791.08 --> 4797.00] Why, oh God, would you allow the couple in my church who will make such amazing parents, +[4797.08 --> 4799.02] why would you allow them to struggle with infertility? +[4799.42 --> 4803.40] It is a roller coaster of hope and despair, as I said before. +[4804.48 --> 4807.88] Not one year, not two, but three, four, five, six years. +[4808.14 --> 4809.30] Why would God allow that? +[4810.30 --> 4816.66] Why would God allow some people who so desperately desire to give love in the form of marriage? +[4816.66 --> 4819.38] They wouldn't find the right person. +[4819.90 --> 4821.18] And they're so lonely. +[4822.12 --> 4823.16] Why would God do this? +[4823.18 --> 4827.28] It doesn't look like God's power is being used in the service of God's love. +[4827.28 --> 4837.14] Why would God allow somebody to be cliff jumping and in a freak moment crack their neck and become +[4837.14 --> 4838.04] a quadriplegic? +[4839.16 --> 4844.68] Why would he allow somebody's son to hit a mountainside, another one's daughter to be killed +[4844.68 --> 4847.60] in a car crash so prematurely at 18 years old? +[4847.84 --> 4849.30] You have stories like this. +[4849.30 --> 4854.48] You know that there are times in our life where it does not look like God's power is being used +[4854.48 --> 4855.88] in the service of God's love. +[4856.64 --> 4859.08] And indeed, it makes us question that love itself. +[4860.20 --> 4864.26] Even on a world stage right now, I don't know if you've been listening or watching the images +[4864.26 --> 4870.50] coming out of Israel and out of Palestine, but all of the innocent life that is being lost. +[4870.58 --> 4871.76] I'm not trying to be political here. +[4871.86 --> 4872.56] Far from it. +[4872.56 --> 4879.60] But my goodness, the things that are going on, is God using his power in the service of love? +[4880.46 --> 4882.78] Sometimes we can begin to question that love. +[4883.48 --> 4887.96] And fair enough, because life is tough and the things that happen to certain people can +[4887.96 --> 4889.18] be unbelievably tough. +[4889.42 --> 4896.06] But the marvel of Hebrews 11, 17 through 19, the reason that Abraham is called a hero of +[4896.06 --> 4897.80] the faith in part is because of this. +[4897.80 --> 4904.80] We might question God's love and we might start losing our faith and beginning not wanting +[4904.80 --> 4907.50] to be faithful to God because what kind of God indeed? +[4907.96 --> 4910.34] But Abraham doesn't lose his faith. +[4911.14 --> 4914.76] He does not cease to act in faithfulness. +[4916.30 --> 4917.52] And we say, why? +[4919.12 --> 4927.70] Well, by faith, the author of Hebrews says, when God tested him, Abraham offered Isaac. +[4927.70 --> 4928.84] As a sacrifice. +[4929.96 --> 4934.76] Because he reasoned that God could raise the dead. +[4937.48 --> 4941.00] He believed that God had the power to raise the dead. +[4941.22 --> 4945.88] But not only could raise the dead, but indeed would raise the dead. +[4946.12 --> 4951.06] Because God promised that his offspring would come through Isaac. +[4951.06 --> 4955.24] You see the faith that Abraham had? +[4955.62 --> 4958.72] Abraham believed in his heart of hearts. +[4958.88 --> 4965.60] He was absolutely convicted that even though there may be darkness all around, even there +[4965.60 --> 4968.54] may be incomprehensible things happening to him. +[4969.54 --> 4975.00] There will come a time in the future when the reality of God's power and the reality of +[4975.00 --> 4979.42] God's love merged together again in his experience. +[4981.70 --> 4985.06] And so that ultimately, in this case, that Isaac would be raised from the dead. +[4985.32 --> 4988.70] And as the author says, figuratively, Isaac did come back from the dead. +[4989.14 --> 4994.98] In fact, in the story itself, God's power and love merged together in Abraham's experience +[4994.98 --> 4998.20] when a ram is caught in the thicket providentially. +[4998.20 --> 5002.36] And becomes the substitute sacrifice right there. +[5003.30 --> 5005.96] And we'll say, but where did he come upon this conviction? +[5007.18 --> 5012.64] That it must be that way that God's power and love, despite what we're going through right now, +[5012.76 --> 5014.34] will merge again in our experience. +[5014.76 --> 5016.00] How did he know it must happen? +[5016.06 --> 5017.80] And I think here is what Abraham had. +[5018.42 --> 5020.76] Which is why I spent time belaboring it earlier. +[5021.82 --> 5023.84] Abraham had had those moments +[5023.84 --> 5028.52] where the reality of God's power and love merged together in his experience +[5028.52 --> 5030.84] and became unbelievably real to him. +[5030.98 --> 5033.60] So real, in fact, that Abraham would say, +[5034.22 --> 5037.38] this goodness I am experiencing right now, +[5037.86 --> 5039.92] this defines reality. +[5041.24 --> 5046.24] This is what is at the center of the center of all things. +[5047.08 --> 5048.06] It is goodness. +[5048.42 --> 5050.90] Oh yes, we experience a lot of things that are not goodness. +[5051.18 --> 5053.82] We experience a lot of things that are unbelievably painful. +[5053.84 --> 5054.86] We go through suffering. +[5055.18 --> 5058.52] But that does not define reality with a capital R. +[5058.94 --> 5063.10] Reality with a capital R is defined by that goodness. +[5064.14 --> 5066.20] And he clung to that in faith. +[5066.98 --> 5069.24] And if goodness defines reality then, +[5069.84 --> 5073.10] and that experience you had was true, +[5074.00 --> 5075.12] then it must be true. +[5075.68 --> 5077.54] That after all things are burned away, +[5077.64 --> 5080.14] after all things have played themselves out, +[5080.14 --> 5082.28] the final tune, the final song, +[5082.40 --> 5083.50] is going to be that merger. +[5083.84 --> 5086.96] Of power and love to the experience of goodness once again. +[5088.40 --> 5091.64] It's a question about what do we hold to be truly real? +[5092.64 --> 5094.14] What is reality to you? +[5094.14 --> 5098.92] I was in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, +[5098.92 --> 5103.40] in I think it was 1998 or 1999 with Young Life. +[5103.52 --> 5105.48] It was Young Life or one of these groups, I can't remember. +[5106.28 --> 5109.40] We had driven down from the north in Calvin College in Michigan, +[5109.56 --> 5111.42] came all the way down into the panhandle. +[5111.48 --> 5113.10] I think we were in Miami, Daytona Beach. +[5113.16 --> 5113.98] I don't know where it was. +[5113.98 --> 5117.78] But we experienced such incredible community that week. +[5118.70 --> 5120.56] We had awesome days on the beaches. +[5120.94 --> 5122.30] We had Bible studies together. +[5122.48 --> 5123.80] People shared their stories. +[5124.42 --> 5125.88] We came to love each other. +[5126.00 --> 5127.44] There was about 15 of us. +[5127.56 --> 5129.38] And there was harmony in the group. +[5129.54 --> 5132.40] It was a time of pure sweetness and pure goodness. +[5132.54 --> 5133.22] It really was. +[5133.86 --> 5136.84] And I will never forget that as we were preparing to go home, +[5137.10 --> 5139.36] the long ride back up to Calvin into the cold, +[5139.44 --> 5140.82] because it was wintertime as well, +[5141.60 --> 5143.44] that one of the girls there said, +[5143.56 --> 5147.68] you know, I guess we just have to go back to reality, don't we? +[5148.14 --> 5148.92] Go back to Calvin. +[5149.02 --> 5150.02] We got to go back to reality. +[5150.14 --> 5150.96] Back to the tests. +[5151.22 --> 5153.06] Back to the strife that was in her family. +[5153.06 --> 5156.02] The conflict situation in her family system. +[5156.24 --> 5157.82] Yeah, we got to go back to reality. +[5158.94 --> 5159.76] And our youth leader said, +[5159.84 --> 5160.76] whoa, hold on a second. +[5160.76 --> 5162.22] And I know that that is real. +[5162.98 --> 5164.58] But you know, in another sense, +[5164.68 --> 5167.14] what we've been experiencing here this week, +[5167.90 --> 5169.46] with the love between us, +[5170.28 --> 5174.30] the intimacy, the joy, the tenderness, +[5175.12 --> 5176.28] this is reality. +[5177.02 --> 5180.18] And what we get to do is take this piece of reality +[5180.18 --> 5183.36] and go back and bring this real +[5183.36 --> 5186.02] into that, in a sense, unreal. +[5186.48 --> 5188.90] Because those things will pass away. +[5188.90 --> 5191.84] When you're in times that are difficult, +[5192.18 --> 5193.38] when you're suffering, +[5193.66 --> 5195.90] when you're beginning to question God's love, +[5196.76 --> 5198.28] how do you cope with that? +[5200.58 --> 5203.92] Can you go back to those experiences of goodness +[5203.92 --> 5206.50] where the reality of God's power and love +[5206.50 --> 5207.90] merged in your own experience? +[5209.18 --> 5211.24] And can you say, this is what defines reality? +[5211.24 --> 5216.72] And therefore, this is what we will come back to. +[5217.70 --> 5220.72] You know, friends, we have much greater basis +[5220.72 --> 5222.96] to have faith in this way +[5222.96 --> 5225.28] and to continue to be faithful because of this +[5225.28 --> 5226.54] than Abraham did. +[5227.24 --> 5228.18] And you'll say, why? +[5229.38 --> 5230.16] And you know the answer? +[5232.06 --> 5233.84] It's because we have the witness, +[5234.20 --> 5235.52] eyewitness testimony +[5235.52 --> 5238.92] that the reality of God's power +[5238.92 --> 5240.34] and the reality of God's love +[5240.34 --> 5242.74] has merged at a single point in time +[5242.74 --> 5244.22] in a climactic way, +[5244.36 --> 5246.02] in the supreme way, +[5246.94 --> 5248.30] in Jesus Christ our Lord. +[5248.84 --> 5251.80] He who lived the life that we were supposed to live, +[5251.92 --> 5253.88] died the death that we were supposed to die, +[5254.80 --> 5257.00] and ushered in, yes, +[5257.38 --> 5259.66] ushered in God's new creation. +[5259.66 --> 5263.52] We have already been given a picture +[5263.52 --> 5265.42] in the resurrection of Christ +[5265.42 --> 5268.80] of what the future for us will look like +[5268.80 --> 5270.54] who have aligned ourselves with this goodness. +[5271.36 --> 5272.80] It looks very good indeed. +[5273.12 --> 5274.68] It looks like resurrection life. +[5274.86 --> 5276.56] It looks like the overcoming of death. +[5276.80 --> 5279.08] It looks like the wiping away of all tears, +[5279.36 --> 5281.42] all mourning, and all reasons for sadness. +[5282.86 --> 5285.80] Oh yes, we have great reason for hope. +[5286.56 --> 5289.34] We have great reason to cling to faith. +[5289.66 --> 5292.10] That at the center of the center of all things is goodness. +[5292.28 --> 5293.84] And ask yourself the question, +[5294.34 --> 5296.74] what if you trusted God's love in this way? +[5297.34 --> 5298.90] What if you really believed +[5298.90 --> 5300.46] that at the center of all things +[5300.46 --> 5302.50] was this word of goodness, +[5302.64 --> 5304.68] and it will have the final word, +[5305.02 --> 5306.48] despite the fact that you're walking +[5306.48 --> 5308.62] through the valley of the shadow right now, +[5308.90 --> 5310.22] despite the fact that our world +[5310.22 --> 5312.24] is walking through that shadow right now. +[5313.00 --> 5315.02] My former professor, Bruce Waltke, +[5315.02 --> 5318.42] tells a story of a man in the 1800s +[5318.42 --> 5320.90] who had lived his whole life in the deep south. +[5321.74 --> 5323.36] There were no TVs in those days. +[5323.46 --> 5325.12] There was no phones, no cell phones. +[5326.08 --> 5328.58] But he had heard that in northern Canada, +[5329.20 --> 5331.12] the lakes get so cold +[5331.12 --> 5333.34] that the water freezes to the point +[5333.34 --> 5335.80] where a human being can even walk on the water. +[5336.32 --> 5337.68] But he found this unbelievable. +[5337.98 --> 5338.24] Really? +[5338.38 --> 5338.60] Wow. +[5338.66 --> 5340.82] You could walk on water in the form of ice. +[5340.92 --> 5342.48] Does it really get that cold in places? +[5342.48 --> 5344.36] And the lakes really get that hard. +[5344.56 --> 5347.22] So one winter, he takes a train +[5347.22 --> 5348.80] and he goes up into northern Canada +[5348.80 --> 5352.04] and he stands out on the shore +[5352.04 --> 5353.58] of this very, very large lake. +[5353.62 --> 5355.36] And he looks out over and it's frozen. +[5356.06 --> 5358.02] And he just stands there marveling for a while. +[5358.86 --> 5360.52] And then he kind of puts his foot out +[5360.52 --> 5361.84] and he tests it. +[5362.94 --> 5364.44] And then he takes his other foot and he tests it. +[5364.48 --> 5365.86] Then he comes on with both feet +[5365.86 --> 5367.00] where it's very, very shallow. +[5367.62 --> 5369.28] And then he gets down on hands and knees +[5369.28 --> 5370.48] as the water's getting deeper below +[5370.48 --> 5371.72] and he starts crawling out, +[5372.14 --> 5375.06] hand over hand, knee pulling, knee up over knee. +[5375.60 --> 5379.26] From behind him, he hears the sound of something. +[5380.20 --> 5381.78] And it gets louder and louder +[5381.78 --> 5383.18] as he continues to listen. +[5383.80 --> 5385.80] It's the sound of horses and gallop. +[5385.84 --> 5387.74] And as he turns around to look at what's coming, +[5388.10 --> 5390.26] he sees four Clydesdale horses, +[5390.40 --> 5392.08] which are some of the biggest horses you can imagine. +[5392.46 --> 5393.88] Four Clydesdale horses. +[5394.64 --> 5396.82] And a wagon behind it, +[5396.82 --> 5400.08] a man driving these Clydesdales forward. +[5400.24 --> 5401.32] They go out onto the lake +[5401.32 --> 5403.82] and into the distance, +[5404.04 --> 5405.74] charging full steam ahead. +[5406.78 --> 5407.92] And Bruce Waltke says, +[5408.00 --> 5408.70] he says, you know, +[5409.20 --> 5410.96] friends, sometimes I feel like that man +[5410.96 --> 5412.92] on all fours in my relationship with God. +[5413.00 --> 5413.70] Can I trust you? +[5414.62 --> 5415.94] Can I trust you with this? +[5416.36 --> 5418.00] Can I really trust you with that? +[5419.48 --> 5421.16] God's work in Christ +[5421.16 --> 5424.24] and God's giving us the gift +[5424.24 --> 5426.74] of experience of goodness in the past as well. +[5426.82 --> 5431.14] It says that we can charge full steam ahead. +[5431.84 --> 5433.90] We can live with radical faithfulness today +[5433.90 --> 5435.30] to our Lord, +[5435.84 --> 5438.00] for he is coming again. +[5438.66 --> 5439.46] And in that day, +[5439.54 --> 5442.10] the future will break in in its consummation. +[5442.78 --> 5443.90] And all will be well. +[5444.22 --> 5445.84] And all manner of things will be well. +[5447.22 --> 5448.14] Thanks be to God. +[5448.26 --> 5448.76] Let us pray. +[5448.82 --> 5449.22] Amen. +[5451.46 --> 5452.66] Lord God, we thank you +[5452.66 --> 5454.86] that you have given us this incredible hope. +[5454.86 --> 5458.50] Hope that one day, +[5458.72 --> 5460.34] the reality of your power and love +[5460.34 --> 5462.30] will be manifest in our lives. +[5462.34 --> 5464.30] Not that we question that you are powerful +[5464.30 --> 5465.20] and that you are loving, +[5465.80 --> 5468.78] but that it will be fully within our experience +[5468.78 --> 5470.70] in the future time. +[5470.70 --> 5474.40] Lord, we pray that until that time, +[5474.52 --> 5475.64] you would equip your church +[5475.64 --> 5480.22] to manifest powerful love in our own lives +[5480.22 --> 5483.84] so that people would there have a third witness, +[5484.46 --> 5486.18] Lord, that we can trust what is coming. +[5486.98 --> 5489.60] And that even though things are so difficult right now, +[5489.66 --> 5491.66] even though we live in a veil of tears sometimes, +[5491.66 --> 5494.82] that we can trust that you indeed will make all things well. +[5494.82 --> 5497.58] hearten us unto faith, we pray, +[5497.70 --> 5499.08] for the sake of Jesus Christ +[5499.08 --> 5500.30] and in the power of your spirit. +[5501.14 --> 5502.50] It is in his name we pray. +[5503.08 --> 5503.36] Amen. +[5509.36 --> 5511.00] I invite you all to stand +[5511.00 --> 5514.94] and let's confess each one of us +[5514.94 --> 5516.80] that all we have is Christ. +[5516.80 --> 5527.00] Hallelujah. +[5527.00 --> 5529.00] Hallelujah. +[5530.44 --> 5534.92] All I have is Christ. +[5535.44 --> 5536.82] Hallelujah. +[5540.16 --> 5545.40] Jesus is my life. +[5546.80 --> 5556.18] I once was lost to the darkest night, +[5556.18 --> 5560.70] yet but I knew the way. +[5561.08 --> 5564.98] The sin that promised joy in life +[5564.98 --> 5569.54] had led me to the grave. +[5569.90 --> 5574.14] I had no hope that you would own, +[5574.14 --> 5578.38] the rebel do your will. +[5578.38 --> 5582.92] And if you had a lovely voice, +[5583.26 --> 5587.30] I would refuse you to stand. +[5593.30 --> 5596.30] But as I ran, +[5596.40 --> 5598.26] I held a place +[5598.26 --> 5602.60] in difference to the cross. +[5602.60 --> 5606.96] You looked upon my helpless state +[5606.96 --> 5611.34] and led me to the cross. +[5611.64 --> 5615.72] And I beheld God's love this way. +[5615.88 --> 5620.00] You suffered in my place. +[5620.00 --> 5622.30] You poured my wrath, +[5622.30 --> 5624.34] You served for me. +[5624.34 --> 5630.70] Now all I know is grace. +[5631.38 --> 5632.30] Hallelujah. +[5635.30 --> 5639.38] All I have is Christ. +[5641.88 --> 5642.76] Hallelujah. +[5642.76 --> 5647.14] Jesus is my life. +[5647.14 --> 5654.14] Now Lord, I would be yours alone +[5654.14 --> 5658.56] and live the whole bright sea. +[5658.92 --> 5662.82] The strength to follow your commands +[5662.82 --> 5667.00] would never come from me. +[5667.00 --> 5671.38] So Father, you, my ransom, I +[5671.38 --> 5675.62] in any way you choose. +[5675.62 --> 5679.84] And that my love forever be +[5679.84 --> 5685.46] my only hope is true. +[5687.46 --> 5688.26] Hallelujah. +[5690.26 --> 5694.56] Oh, my God is Christ. +[5694.56 --> 5696.56] Hallelujah. +[5696.56 --> 5697.56] Hallelujah. +[5698.76 --> 5702.76] Jesus is my life. +[5703.30 --> 5704.40] Hallelujah. +[5707.10 --> 5710.86] All I have is Christ. +[5711.52 --> 5712.56] Hallelujah. +[5715.52 --> 5719.56] Jesus is my life. +[5719.56 --> 5720.56] Hallelujah. +[5724.56 --> 5725.74] Sisters and brothers in Christ, +[5725.84 --> 5727.14] as you go into this day +[5727.14 --> 5728.00] and into a new week, +[5728.14 --> 5729.34] know that our Lord goes with you +[5729.34 --> 5730.72] and he puts his blessing over you. +[5731.26 --> 5732.84] The Lord bless you and keep you. +[5733.02 --> 5734.60] The Lord make his face shine upon you +[5734.60 --> 5735.62] and be gracious to you. +[5736.14 --> 5737.50] The Lord turn his face fully +[5737.50 --> 5738.30] in your direction +[5738.30 --> 5739.66] and grant you his peace +[5739.66 --> 5741.46] both now and forevermore. +[5741.68 --> 5742.72] And all God's people say, +[5743.38 --> 5743.62] Amen. +[5743.62 --> 5743.74] Amen. +[5743.74 --> 5743.78] Amen. +[5743.78 --> 5745.78] Amen. +[5745.78 --> 5745.82] Amen. +[5745.82 --> 5745.86] Amen. +[5745.86 --> 5745.92] Amen. +[5745.92 --> 5746.74] Amen. +[5746.74 --> 5747.78] Amen. +[5747.78 --> 5747.86] Amen. +[5747.86 --> 5748.74] Amen. +[5748.74 --> 5748.78] Amen. +[5748.78 --> 5749.78] Amen. +[5749.78 --> 5750.78] Amen. +[5750.78 --> 5750.86] Amen. +[5750.86 --> 5751.78] Amen. +[5751.78 --> 5752.78] Amen. +[5752.78 --> 5752.82] Amen. +[5754.62 --> 5755.22] Amen. +[5755.22 --> 5758.70] Amen. +[5758.88 --> 5759.38] Amen. +[5763.38 --> 5763.40] Amen. +[5777.82 --> 5781.82] Amen. +[5782.22 --> 5782.38] Amen. +[5782.38 --> 5782.52] Amen. +[5782.56 --> 5782.80] Amen. +[5783.20 --> 5793.10] y +[5793.64 --> 5795.10] right +[5795.10 --> 5795.56] and the +[5795.56 --> 5805.56] hail +[5808.92 --> 5813.56] and the earth will reply +[5825.56 --> 5836.28] there's a shield in our hand and a sword 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mission trip, Brandon is available to discuss participation in the foyer after service +• Revival Hymns event on October 29th at 6pm +• Call to worship from Revelation 4 +• Praise to God for being holy and worthy of glory and honor +• Confession of sin and prayer for forgiveness through Jesus +• Prayer for the Holy Spirit to help walk in God's ways +• Praise to God with repetition of "thank you" +• Personal prayer/ conversation with a mom (final section) +• Introduction to Yap, a deacon at Langley Emanuel +• Announcement of an offering for Night Shift Ministries +• Reading from John 15:12 and request for generosity +• Children's worship time discussion on creation and favorite animals +• Elder Seth leads family prayer and invites the Lord's Prayer recitation +• Prayers for the congregation, thanking God for his presence and work in their ministries +• Requests for volunteers and leadership in various areas of the church +• Prayer for those who mourn, specifically mentioning the Hogawonings and DeWinters +• Request for healing for Sai +• Thanking God for blessings and strength in various aspects of life +• Discussion of prayer as a tool given by God to His people +• Introduction to reading Romans chapters 9-11, noting their difficulty and importance +• Choosing to persevere in challenges or giving up +• Approaching difficult biblical topics (Romans 9-11) with a willingness to learn and dig deeper +• Paul's introduction of himself to the Roman church in Romans 1:1 +• Background on how the church in Rome was established and its significance in the context of Paul's writings +• Overview of the main themes in Romans, including sin, redemption, and the contrast between law and faith. +• Paul discusses the contrast between those who are under sin and law, and those who belong to Jesus +• He contrasts this with Adam and Christ/Jesus as the "second Adam" +• Paul emphasizes that believers in Christ are no longer ruled by sin, but rather raised to life in Christ through the Holy Spirit +• He explains that this new life is lived according to the Spirit, who calls believers children of God +• Paul discusses predestination, justification, and glorification in light of God's great love for humanity +• He assures believers that nothing can separate them from God's love +• Romans 1 for faith +• Journey of guilt, God's grace, and gratitude +• Framework of indicative (gospel) and imperative (life living response) +• Difficulty in chapters 9-11 being out of place or not as expected +• Chapters 9-11 can be read together as a unit for a new perspective +• The sovereignty of God and human free will are discussed in relation to chapters 9, 10, and 11 of Romans. +• Different interpretations of God's role in salvation based on these three chapters. +• The section of Romans being studied has a complex and debated theme. +• Chapter 11 ends with a reference to the depth and richness of God's wisdom and knowledge. +• A conclusion that everything comes from God and is for God's glory. +• The sovereignty of God and human mission/responsibility +• Exposition of God's plan and promises to his people in chapters 9-11 +• Connection between theology and doxology (worship) +• Learning about God leads to praise and worship +• Importance of remembering that all is praise for God, even in sin +• The theme of God's word not failing in chapter 9 verse 6 +• The speaker discusses God's promises and their fulfillment in relation to the Israelites and Jesus +• Paul is highlighted as a teacher and rhetorician who anticipates questions about God's love and promise +• The majority of Jews have rejected Jesus as Messiah, leading to a challenge for Paul's understanding of God's promise +• Paul responds with an empathetic and definitive explanation that God's promise has not failed or been broken +• Discussion of Paul's affirmation of God's promise as true +• Explanation of Paul's statement "in Christ I am it" and its meaning +• Analysis of Paul's conscience confirming his truth through the Holy Spirit +• Reference to the High Leopard Patechism, a document defining faith in the 16th century Reformed churches +• Faith is defined as a whole heart of trust created by God through the Holy Spirit. +• The Holy Spirit speaks to our consciences, affirming the truth of God's word. +• Trust in God leads to experiencing the same thing every time, even in the face of fear or doubt. +• The Holy Spirit confirms the truth of God's word in our conscience. +• The speaker explains that it's not necessary to know why they believe, but rather trusting in the Holy Spirit. +• The Apostle Paul's writings and the Bible can be seen as dry or dusty, but in this context, Paul is a heartbroken man who betrayed God's promises. +• Paul invites listeners into his anguish and sorrow over having betrayed Jesus' encounter on the Damascus road to save his brothers and sisters. +• Paul expresses profound love for Christ and wishes he could be cursed from Christ for the sake of his own people. +• The passion and heart of Paul is compelling, making Christianity a more understandable concept. +• Prison sentence and fine for foreigners who commit crimes +• Foreign national deported immediately upon conviction +• Example of an individual who was kicked out of Nepal previously +• Discussion of sharing Jesus with people, including those close to the speaker +• Importance of friends and family knowing Jesus in their lives +• Concern for faith life or lack of expression +• Longing and desire for truth +• Recognition that some are asking questions but not taking action to seek out answers +• Pretending to worship when hearts are not genuinely involved +• Some individuals have never considered their faith or the implications of Jesus' teachings +• The law, temple worship, and promises of God +• Patriarchs as ancestors of Jesus Christ +• Human ancestry of Messiah and biblical promises +• Christian upbringing and parental influence +• Baptism and covenant community +• Coming to faith by grace and repentance +• Worship and participation in church life +• Questioning the effectiveness of baptismal promises +• The relationship between faith, community, and God's sovereignty +• The idea that God's sovereignty is not just a concept, but an active force in the world +• Citing Romans 8:28 to support the idea that God works for those who love him +• Explaining the order of God's sovereignty, including predestination, calling, justification, and glorification +• Discussing the scope of God's sovereign action as both cosmic and microscopic +• The major machinations of planets and small movements of planets are reflected in human lives. +• Being dead in sin means being unable to choose God or raise oneself to new life. +• Spiritual death requires the Holy Spirit to breathe life into one's heart. +• The story of Adam and Eve illustrates how humanity fell into sin. +• New beginnings and birth +• Transformation of life from deathliness to newness +• Testimony of miraculous change in a moment or over time +• God's transforming power to bring about newness of life +• Paul's journey of exposition revealing God's identity, actions, and methods +• Anticipation of questions and skepticism, including human expectations vs. God's ways +• The speaker is discussing the relationship between physical descent and spiritual inheritance +• Abraham's children are not all physically descended from him, including Ishmael +• The promise of God is not automatically received by virtue of birth +• God's choice to bless Jacob over Esau was made before their good or bad actions were known +• Spiritual inheritance comes through faith, not physical descent +• The speaker reflects on the idea that God's purpose and election are sovereign choices, not influenced by human opinion or decision-making. +• The concept of God's sovereignty can be difficult to accept, even though it is easy to understand intellectually. +• Theology is deeply connected to personal life experiences, making it challenging to separate faith from emotions and relationships. +• The speaker anticipates questions from the audience about the idea of God's sovereignty. +• Election by God's choice +• Reasons for election are not based on human actions or decisions +• God's reasons are based on his glory and good intentions +• Human understanding of these reasons is limited, if possible at all +• Believing in the doctrine of election can bring comfort and salvation +• God's character and sovereignty are the foundation of salvation +• The security of salvation is not based on human goodness or effort, but on God's character +• Sovereignty and election mean God gives everything, including freedom to ask for more +• God can ask anything in return, as he has given everything +• Trusting in God's sovereignty means trusting him with every decision and action +• Conversation with friends about a difficult situation +• Needing to spend time in prayer for the case in question +• The goal of prayer is to end in prayer, even if understanding scripture's depth is not fully possible +• Worshiping God brings rest in His promises and sovereignty +• God's promises are always realized, making worship and prayer essential +• Acknowledging God's holiness and attributes (mighty, majestic, sovereign, transcendent) +• Recognizing the limitations of human understanding compared to God's ways and judgments +• Prayer and benediction +• Hymn singing, specifically "All Creatures of Our Life" and repetition of "Alleluia" +• Emotional response with repeated expressions of "Oh, my God" +• Prolonged expression of gratitude with repeated "Thank you"s \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - October 22, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - October 22, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..31c4091491cc87a5f1afeeac31b256c2e3c5be90 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - October 22, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,3017 @@ +[0.00 --> 29.98] Thank you. +[30.00 --> 59.98] Thank you. +[60.00 --> 89.98] Thank you. +[90.00 --> 119.98] Thank you. +[120.00 --> 149.98] Thank you. +[150.00 --> 152.00] Thank you. +[180.00 --> 182.00] Thank you. +[210.00 --> 212.00] Thank you. +[240.00 --> 242.00] Thank you. +[270.00 --> 272.00] Thank you. +[300.00 --> 302.00] Thank you. +[330.00 --> 332.00] Thank you. +[360.00 --> 362.00] Thank you. +[362.00 --> 364.00] Thank you. +[392.00 --> 394.00] Thank you. +[394.00 --> 398.00] Thank you. +[422.00 --> 451.98] Thank you. +[452.00 --> 481.98] Thank you. +[482.00 --> 511.98] Thank you. +[512.00 --> 541.98] Thank you. +[542.00 --> 544.00] Thank you. +[572.00 --> 574.00] Thank you. +[574.00 --> 576.00] Thank you. +[576.00 --> 578.00] Thank you. +[578.00 --> 580.00] Thank you. +[580.00 --> 580.50] Okay. +[581.00 --> 583.00] So I have two announcements for the young adults. +[583.38 --> 585.44] Well, one for the whole congregation and one for the young adults. +[585.86 --> 589.86] The one for the young adults is the Bible studies today at 1 p.m. at my house. +[590.34 --> 591.82] I'll get you the address if you don't know it. +[592.04 --> 592.88] And it's out there. +[592.88 --> 594.88] Come prepared. +[594.88 --> 595.32] Come prepared. +[595.56 --> 596.38] Lunch will be there. +[596.88 --> 600.02] And we'll be resuming our first Corinthians Bible study at chapter 12. +[601.12 --> 604.94] The announcement for the whole congregation is the, it's about the time of the year where +[604.94 --> 608.12] we do the care packages for the young adults that are away abroad at school. +[608.12 --> 612.16] We have more students that are gone this year than previous years. +[612.16 --> 614.12] We have about 13 gone this year. +[615.18 --> 617.30] And I still need about eight more volunteers. +[617.80 --> 621.56] And so what you need to know if you want to volunteer and help me with this, first, come +[621.56 --> 624.30] and contact me after the service or email me or message me. +[624.30 --> 626.78] And second, this is what I need. +[627.50 --> 631.70] The care packages should be about the size of a shoe box because that's about the size +[631.70 --> 633.80] of the package we send to the young adults. +[634.46 --> 640.80] Don't buy a box from like shoppers or like Canada Post or pay for shipping because that's +[640.80 --> 641.58] what I'll be doing. +[642.04 --> 642.74] Saves you money. +[644.90 --> 647.50] No more than $50 worth of stuff. +[647.64 --> 649.60] You guys go over every year and that's great. +[649.86 --> 653.62] But just try to, you know, limit it to $50 if we can. +[653.62 --> 656.26] We don't, it's not, you know, it's not Christmas. +[657.04 --> 669.62] So, and then aim to bring it by next Sunday, January 20, October, October 29th. +[671.66 --> 673.60] But if you can't make it, that's fine. +[673.64 --> 675.16] I'm shipping them out the following Tuesday. +[675.48 --> 676.90] So you have a little wiggle room. +[677.90 --> 679.36] Yeah, that's all. +[679.68 --> 680.28] Thank you very much. +[683.62 --> 684.62] Thank you. +[684.62 --> 685.62] Thank you. +[685.62 --> 686.62] Thank you. +[686.62 --> 687.62] Thank you. +[687.62 --> 688.62] Thank you. +[688.62 --> 689.62] Thank you. +[689.62 --> 690.62] Thank you. +[690.62 --> 691.62] Thank you. +[691.62 --> 692.62] Thank you. +[692.62 --> 693.62] Thank you. +[693.62 --> 705.62] This happens during the break every year. It's often a group of youth and leaders, but it's not limited to youth and leaders. +[705.62 --> 711.62] So if you are interested in participating in this year's Mexico mission trip, Brandon is here. +[711.62 --> 717.62] There you go. That's the guy you want to talk to. He'll be in the foyer afterwards having coffee. +[717.62 --> 728.62] Grab him, talk with him. You want to try to get early info and sign up so we can know how many people want to participate in that trip this year. +[728.62 --> 732.62] I think that's it. Oh, no, one more. +[732.62 --> 743.62] Next Sunday, October 29th at 6pm, we are hosting Revival Hymns, a folk-style traditional hymn worship event. +[743.62 --> 749.62] And so we invite you all to participate and to come 6pm next Sunday. +[749.62 --> 757.62] It's also a good opportunity to invite friends, family, or neighbors that you've been talking to, maybe about faith or about church, +[757.62 --> 766.62] and to bring them into this kind of event, a little bit more casual and a little bit more of an opportunity for us to gather and pray for God's gift. +[766.62 --> 774.62] Believe that today. As you're able, I'm going to invite you to stand, and we can be welcomed into God's presence together. +[774.62 --> 776.62] Amen. +[776.62 --> 786.62] We're standing together with the body of Christ Jesus who welcomes us into this time of worship with His reason. +[786.62 --> 798.62] grace, mercy, and peace to you, from God our Father, to the Lord, to the Christ, Son, and our Savior, through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[798.62 --> 799.62] Amen. +[799.62 --> 809.62] We've been greeted by God and by the eternal of those around you and greet them in the name of Jesus Christ. +[809.62 --> 811.62] Amen. +[811.62 --> 812.62] Amen. +[812.62 --> 814.62] Amen. +[814.62 --> 815.62] Amen. +[815.62 --> 816.62] Amen. +[816.62 --> 817.62] Amen. +[817.62 --> 818.62] Amen. +[818.62 --> 819.62] Amen. +[821.62 --> 823.62] Amen. +[823.62 --> 824.62] Amen. +[824.62 --> 827.64] Amen. +[827.64 --> 829.30] Amen. +[829.30 --> 834.78] gene +[834.78 --> 835.78] Amen. +[835.78 --> 836.82] Amen. +[836.82 --> 837.82] Amen. +[837.82 --> 838.82] Amen. +[838.82 --> 839.78] Amen. +[839.78 --> 840.82] Amen. +[840.82 --> 841.46] Amen. +[841.46 --> 841.56] Amen. +[841.62 --> 846.10] Good morning. +[850.66 --> 851.80] Good morning. +[852.14 --> 859.62] Our call to worship this morning is taken from a vision of heavenly worship before the throne of God. +[860.36 --> 866.74] A vision that John received while on the island of Patmos and is recorded for us in Revelation 4. +[866.74 --> 871.72] Let's begin our worship with these words of praise from Revelation 4. +[872.78 --> 879.54] Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come. +[880.40 --> 885.40] You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power. +[886.00 --> 891.88] For you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being. +[892.72 --> 894.56] Let's worship our Lord and God together. +[896.74 --> 898.74] Amen. +[926.74 --> 928.74] Amen. +[928.74 --> 929.74] Amen. +[929.74 --> 931.74] Amen. +[959.74 --> 961.74] Amen. +[989.74 --> 991.74] Amen. +[1019.74 --> 1021.74] Amen. +[1049.74 --> 1051.74] Amen. +[1079.74 --> 1081.74] Amen. +[1109.74 --> 1111.74] Amen. +[1139.74 --> 1141.74] Amen. +[1169.74 --> 1171.74] Amen. +[1199.74 --> 1201.74] Amen. +[1229.74 --> 1231.74] Amen. +[1259.74 --> 1261.74] Amen. +[1289.74 --> 1291.74] Amen. +[1319.74 --> 1321.74] Amen. +[1349.74 --> 1351.74] Amen. +[1379.74 --> 1381.74] Amen. +[1409.74 --> 1411.74] Amen. +[1439.74 --> 1441.74] Amen. +[1469.74 --> 1471.74] Amen. +[1499.74 --> 1501.74] Amen. +[1529.74 --> 1531.74] Amen. +[1531.74 --> 1533.74] Amen. +[1533.74 --> 1535.74] Amen. +[1535.74 --> 1539.74] Amen. +[1539.74 --> 1541.74] Amen. +[1541.74 --> 1543.74] Amen. +[1543.74 --> 1545.74] Amen. +[1545.74 --> 1547.74] Amen. +[1547.74 --> 1549.74] Amen. +[1551.74 --> 1553.74] Let's pray together. +[1553.74 --> 1559.32] Mercyful God, we love you and we exalt your name. +[1560.06 --> 1563.20] When we read the record of John's vision before the throne in heaven, +[1563.30 --> 1566.18] we can't help but join together in worship of you. +[1567.36 --> 1570.60] Almighty, all-powerful God, we are in awe of you. +[1571.10 --> 1575.00] We're humbled and in awe of your love and compassion and mercy to us +[1575.00 --> 1577.18] who believe in the saving grace of Jesus. +[1577.98 --> 1581.86] You have promised that you're slow to anger and you're abounding in love, +[1581.86 --> 1585.52] a love that's so strong that nothing can separate us from it. +[1586.74 --> 1590.80] We confess that we've each sinned and we continue to sin in our hearts +[1590.80 --> 1592.84] and in the things that we say and we do. +[1593.88 --> 1595.80] And through Jesus, we pray for your forgiveness. +[1596.98 --> 1599.10] Holy Spirit, help us to delight in you. +[1599.24 --> 1600.82] Help us to walk in your ways. +[1601.30 --> 1603.62] To the glory of Jesus' name, amen. +[1611.86 --> 1628.94] Do you notice and trust in you? +[1628.94 --> 1638.26] Go ahead and pray for your forgiveness. +[1638.26 --> 1645.30] Something vain,풀zzling time +[1646.72 --> 1651.10] The world is of temptation +[1652.62 --> 1658.52] Something vain! +[1659.40 --> 1663.60] More into all +[1663.60 --> 1689.54] immer +[1689.54 --> 1719.52] Thank you. +[1719.54 --> 1749.52] Thank you. +[1749.54 --> 1779.52] Thank you. +[1779.54 --> 1781.54] Thank you. +[1781.54 --> 1809.52] Thank you. +[1809.54 --> 1821.54] Praise the Lord, O my soul. 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How's everybody? Yeah. +[2306.42 --> 2309.68] Today in children's worship time, we're going to talk a little bit about creation, +[2309.86 --> 2312.50] and we're going to talk a little bit about God's creation. +[2312.62 --> 2316.36] And in creation, there's lots of animals and reptiles and stuff. +[2316.40 --> 2319.26] Does anybody here have any pets at home? Does anybody have a dog? +[2320.14 --> 2322.64] Who has a dog? Does anybody have a cat? +[2323.74 --> 2327.76] Yeah. Does anybody have a pet that is not a dog or a cat? +[2327.94 --> 2330.96] What do you have? A fish? How about you guys? +[2332.40 --> 2335.66] A who? A goat. Cool. +[2336.94 --> 2340.98] Does anybody have a gerbil or a guinea pig or any of those kind of things? +[2341.40 --> 2342.98] Okay. No. What do you got? +[2344.90 --> 2348.16] You're going to get a guinea pig? All right. How about you? +[2350.22 --> 2352.12] You're getting a cat for your birthday. Nice. +[2352.12 --> 2359.28] Well, today we're going to talk about some of our favorite animals in creation. +[2359.46 --> 2365.92] But you know what? I know there's some men in this group who've got a favorite animal in creation. +[2366.40 --> 2369.74] And I got a couple pictures up here. We're going to put the first picture up here. +[2369.84 --> 2372.74] Look it. There's some guys in this church who like doing this kind of stuff. +[2372.78 --> 2373.78] You know what that is up there? +[2374.50 --> 2375.90] That's a big fish, isn't it? +[2375.90 --> 2381.58] This Mr. Woltzer's up there with this big sturgeon fish. +[2382.12 --> 2383.32] We got another one up there too. +[2384.24 --> 2386.12] I'm up there in the middle. Look at those fish. +[2387.00 --> 2387.66] Isn't that cool? +[2388.16 --> 2390.32] In creation, there's lots of cool animals in there. +[2390.42 --> 2393.16] And a lot of people like to go fish and a lot of the men in this church. +[2393.40 --> 2395.88] So they like that kind of fish. +[2395.88 --> 2400.46] So when we go in the back, we're going to talk a bit about some of the animals in creation that you guys like. +[2400.90 --> 2401.94] All right? Should we do that? +[2402.40 --> 2404.24] All right. Let's stand up and do the blessing. +[2407.24 --> 2407.86] You guys ready? +[2407.86 --> 2437.84] Good morning. +[2437.86 --> 2438.22] Good morning, everybody. +[2438.78 --> 2444.54] My name is Seth, and I'm an elder here at our church, and it's my privilege to lead you in our family prayer. +[2445.78 --> 2452.50] Before we start, just to let you know that at the end, I would be grateful if you would join me in reciting the Lord's Prayer to wrap it up. +[2453.20 --> 2453.78] Let's pray. +[2456.14 --> 2464.18] God of glory, God of grace, God of power, and God of love, we thank you for the opportunity to be here this morning, +[2464.18 --> 2470.84] to follow your call to gather together as your body here on earth, as this part of your body in this corner of the world. +[2470.84 --> 2476.12] We thank you for your goodness and your grace. +[2476.48 --> 2480.10] Thank you for the love that you've bestowed upon us this whole last week. +[2480.10 --> 2486.32] And as we look ahead to this next week, we may look ahead with some fear, with some trepidation, +[2486.78 --> 2488.84] maybe some excitement for things that are ahead. +[2489.58 --> 2494.74] But in all of these feelings that we have, we know that you are constant and you are always good, +[2494.74 --> 2497.32] and we can put our faith and our trust in you. +[2497.32 --> 2501.78] Lord, we lift up our congregation to you in thanksgiving. +[2502.46 --> 2507.18] Thank you for the wonderful evidence of your spirit working in our ministries here. +[2507.90 --> 2513.40] We thank you for all of the volunteers, all of the leaders, all of the coordinators, +[2513.52 --> 2517.56] and we thank you for your work in their hearts and pray that you continue to inspire, +[2518.28 --> 2523.68] continue to give us a vision of what it means as Langley Emanuel to gather and go and grow. +[2523.68 --> 2527.54] So, we pray where there is need in our ministries. +[2528.06 --> 2530.78] We pray where we need volunteers that you will provide, +[2531.42 --> 2534.66] that you will motivate people to step into those roles, +[2534.82 --> 2536.80] and that you will empower them as well. +[2538.36 --> 2539.82] We pray for those who mourn. +[2540.26 --> 2541.58] We think of the Hogawonings. +[2541.78 --> 2543.00] We also think of the DeWinters. +[2543.68 --> 2547.48] And we also put our faith and trust again in you, +[2548.02 --> 2551.66] knowing that you hold all of things in your hands, even death. +[2551.66 --> 2554.74] And we pray for comfort for those families. +[2555.28 --> 2560.70] Thank you for the blessing that it has been for them to be able to witness lives of faith +[2560.70 --> 2564.08] and to witness running the race well. +[2565.86 --> 2569.28] Lord, we pray for Sai, that you will bring him healing, +[2569.70 --> 2573.14] that you will enable his heart to have a steady and calm beat, +[2573.78 --> 2576.58] that you will give him and Greta peace as well. +[2576.58 --> 2580.96] Thank you for the wealthings. +[2581.28 --> 2586.70] Thank you for the strength and health and comfort that you have brought so far. +[2586.90 --> 2589.92] And we continue to pray for the young life, +[2590.30 --> 2594.84] and that you will sustain and give them hope as well, +[2595.22 --> 2597.42] and rest and comfort too. +[2597.42 --> 2602.14] Lord, you are good. +[2603.68 --> 2605.50] And we know that we can depend on you. +[2606.62 --> 2609.48] And you have even taught us how to pray, saying, +[2610.48 --> 2611.10] Our Father, +[2611.10 --> 2611.16] Our Father, +[2611.16 --> 2630.62] how to pray, +[2630.68 --> 2631.88] oh, +[2631.96 --> 2635.82] how to pray, +[2635.82 --> 2636.82] Amen. +[2665.82 --> 2666.82] Amen. +[2695.82 --> 2696.82] Amen. +[2725.82 --> 2736.26] And so we are returning to the book of Romans in our teaching for now up until we begin our Advent Christmas season. +[2737.06 --> 2741.98] We're going to live in Romans chapters 9 through 11. +[2741.98 --> 2764.36] And before we read the first section, let me just say that chapters 9 through 11 of Romans are considered by many to be some of the hardest and most disputed chapters in the whole Bible. +[2764.36 --> 2773.42] And so it's not just for temperature, but by example, I'm going to ask you all to roll up your sleeves. +[2774.72 --> 2782.50] If you dig in to God's Word together, to start, we're going to read the first 13 verse. +[2782.90 --> 2788.88] So if you have a Bible, I encourage you to have that open and keep it open, that word on, whatever the case can be. +[2789.76 --> 2791.42] The first time through, you'll be on the screen. +[2791.42 --> 2793.42] Let's pray. +[2796.86 --> 2799.36] I speak the truth in Christ. +[2800.00 --> 2801.04] I am not lying. +[2801.72 --> 2804.78] My conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit. +[2805.72 --> 2810.56] I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. +[2810.56 --> 2822.48] For I could wish that I myself will curse and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people, those of my own grace, the people of Israel. +[2823.44 --> 2825.78] Theirs is the adoption of sonship. +[2826.14 --> 2832.10] Theirs is the divine glory, the covenant, the receiving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. +[2832.10 --> 2844.14] Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them is grace, the human ancestry of the Messiah, who is God over all, forever praised in them. +[2844.14 --> 2850.14] It is not as though God's Word has faith. +[2850.14 --> 2859.92] For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel, nor because they are his descendants are they all Abraham's children. +[2861.02 --> 2865.42] On contrary, it is through Isaac that your offspring was reckoned. +[2865.42 --> 2875.96] In other words, it is not the children by physical descent who are God's children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as Abraham's offspring. +[2876.92 --> 2880.08] For this was how the promise was stated. +[2880.74 --> 2884.66] At the appointed time, I will return and Sarah will have a promise. +[2884.66 --> 2891.56] Not only that, but the better children were conceived at the same time by her father Isaac. +[2892.34 --> 2899.42] Yet before the twins were born, or had done anything good or bad, in order that God's purpose and election might stand, +[2899.96 --> 2905.74] not by birth, but by whom he calls, she was told, the older, the third, the younger. +[2906.40 --> 2911.48] Just as it is written, Jacob, I love you, but he saw you. +[2911.48 --> 2935.48] I don't know if you have ever learned a musical instrument, but especially as a young child, +[2935.48 --> 2941.44] learning a musical instrument can be a particular kind of challenge. +[2942.32 --> 2946.64] There's very few of us, and the covalent notwithstanding, +[2947.04 --> 2952.18] who can sit down at an instrument and sound like a prodigy the first time they touch it. +[2955.00 --> 2957.24] It takes a lot of really hard work. +[2958.34 --> 2964.38] And it can be really frustrating, and you can want to quit pretty quickly. +[2965.48 --> 2968.90] And I'll be clear, I'm not talking about anyone in particular. +[2970.36 --> 2978.24] But generally, it's very hard to do things that are hard, and that we don't know how to do. +[2980.02 --> 2982.70] And so in that moment, you have a choice to make. +[2983.66 --> 2983.94] Right? +[2984.06 --> 2990.02] Will you persevere in the face of the challenge, or will you wash your hands with it and walk away? +[2990.02 --> 2994.16] That kind of broke mindset. +[2995.36 --> 2999.90] I want to reply to our work here in Romans 9 through 11. +[3000.96 --> 3002.78] Because it's hard work. +[3003.36 --> 3008.06] It's hard thinking, and it's going to be difficult for some of us. +[3008.06 --> 3014.78] And there's going to be various levels of comprehension and grasping as we wrestle. +[3015.16 --> 3020.78] And so, instead of washing your hands and walking away, maybe consider, +[3021.04 --> 3023.40] how can I try more? +[3024.20 --> 3026.24] How can I learn other? +[3026.40 --> 3028.44] How can I dig deeper? +[3028.56 --> 3033.92] And whether that's calling me and setting up a meeting where we can get together. +[3034.08 --> 3035.86] And you can ask questions and we can talk about. +[3036.36 --> 3040.54] Whether that's bringing it up in your parents or in your other Bible study groups. +[3040.78 --> 3042.14] However you should do that. +[3042.28 --> 3047.78] And at least for right now, agree that we're going to press into the heart. +[3047.78 --> 3050.56] we're going to do the work +[3050.56 --> 3052.80] that might count +[3052.80 --> 3054.24] now +[3054.24 --> 3056.70] to help lay the best foundation we can +[3056.70 --> 3057.84] and because it has been +[3057.84 --> 3060.16] I was reminded earlier today +[3060.16 --> 3061.88] it has been months and months and months +[3061.88 --> 3064.08] since we've looked at the book of Romans +[3064.08 --> 3066.74] I'm going to do a quick survey +[3066.74 --> 3069.78] for the next three to five minutes +[3069.78 --> 3071.66] of where we've been +[3071.66 --> 3073.66] in order to ensure +[3073.66 --> 3075.86] that we're all starting from the same place +[3075.86 --> 3078.48] so really quickly +[3078.48 --> 3079.86] first +[3079.86 --> 3082.94] Paul didn't start +[3082.94 --> 3085.66] or implant the church in Rome +[3085.66 --> 3087.32] so +[3087.32 --> 3088.66] when he writes this letter +[3088.66 --> 3090.36] it's kind of his introduction +[3090.36 --> 3092.72] to them of himself +[3092.72 --> 3094.90] now shortly they've heard about the apostle Paul +[3094.90 --> 3096.50] because the leaders in the church of Rome +[3096.50 --> 3098.42] were taught by him in other places +[3098.42 --> 3100.26] and they then came to Rome +[3100.26 --> 3101.90] and established the church there +[3101.90 --> 3105.32] but this is his first communication +[3105.32 --> 3106.56] with them +[3106.56 --> 3109.24] now at the time of writing +[3109.24 --> 3112.00] Paul likely didn't know +[3112.00 --> 3113.46] that one day +[3113.46 --> 3114.82] he would be in Rome +[3114.82 --> 3115.78] as a prisoner +[3115.78 --> 3117.74] in fact he would be in Rome +[3117.74 --> 3118.96] as a prisoner twice +[3118.96 --> 3120.82] and the second time +[3120.82 --> 3121.56] in all likelihood +[3121.56 --> 3122.70] he was killed +[3122.70 --> 3124.32] by the emperor Nero +[3124.32 --> 3126.96] during the mid-60s AD +[3126.96 --> 3129.24] for being a Christian leader +[3129.24 --> 3131.34] for being a teacher +[3131.34 --> 3132.26] in the church +[3132.26 --> 3135.02] so this letter +[3135.02 --> 3136.66] is both his introduction +[3136.66 --> 3139.70] and his summary +[3139.70 --> 3141.84] of Christian teaching +[3141.84 --> 3145.38] so the first three chapters +[3145.38 --> 3146.10] of Romans +[3146.10 --> 3148.30] are an example +[3148.30 --> 3149.64] or an exposition +[3149.64 --> 3152.64] of the pervasive truth +[3152.64 --> 3153.84] and reality +[3153.84 --> 3155.44] of sin +[3155.44 --> 3158.94] everyone is affected +[3158.94 --> 3160.16] Jew +[3160.16 --> 3161.16] Gentile +[3161.16 --> 3162.16] all humanity +[3162.16 --> 3163.38] have fallen short +[3163.38 --> 3164.74] of God's glory +[3164.74 --> 3165.82] of his perfection +[3165.82 --> 3168.54] and in doing so +[3168.54 --> 3170.26] that we do so +[3170.26 --> 3172.02] because we have exchanged +[3172.02 --> 3174.14] the truth of God +[3174.14 --> 3175.06] for a lie +[3175.06 --> 3176.28] we've exchanged +[3176.28 --> 3177.46] his purposes +[3177.46 --> 3178.60] for life +[3178.60 --> 3180.14] for something other +[3180.14 --> 3181.48] than his design +[3181.48 --> 3182.32] and a pen +[3182.32 --> 3185.32] and the next four chapters +[3185.32 --> 3186.14] more or less +[3186.14 --> 3187.70] are chapters +[3187.70 --> 3189.10] that walk us through +[3189.10 --> 3190.14] the contrast +[3190.14 --> 3191.54] in the law +[3191.54 --> 3193.40] given to Moses +[3193.40 --> 3194.56] and how it +[3194.56 --> 3195.52] can fix us +[3195.52 --> 3196.82] of this sin +[3196.82 --> 3198.94] and faith +[3198.94 --> 3200.26] by grace +[3200.26 --> 3202.52] so he picks a +[3202.52 --> 3206.18] he shows to us +[3206.18 --> 3207.16] a character +[3207.16 --> 3207.86] Adam +[3207.86 --> 3209.72] as the head +[3209.72 --> 3211.48] of the first group +[3211.48 --> 3212.30] that is those +[3212.30 --> 3213.82] who are under sin +[3213.82 --> 3214.84] and under the law +[3214.84 --> 3216.54] and then he contrasts +[3216.54 --> 3218.02] that picture of Adam +[3218.02 --> 3219.78] with the second Adam +[3219.78 --> 3220.24] he calls +[3220.24 --> 3221.18] with Christ +[3221.18 --> 3222.20] who is Jesus +[3222.20 --> 3223.72] as the head +[3223.72 --> 3224.98] of the grace +[3224.98 --> 3226.20] by faith +[3226.20 --> 3229.00] for those of us +[3229.00 --> 3230.00] in the second group +[3230.00 --> 3230.98] those who belong +[3230.98 --> 3231.60] to Jesus +[3231.60 --> 3233.52] while we still struggle +[3233.52 --> 3234.46] with sin +[3234.46 --> 3235.40] and sinfulness +[3235.40 --> 3236.20] in the world +[3236.20 --> 3237.60] Paul makes it +[3237.60 --> 3238.68] abundantly clear +[3238.68 --> 3239.46] that we're no longer +[3239.46 --> 3240.90] ruled by sin +[3240.90 --> 3241.52] that we're no longer +[3241.52 --> 3242.26] identified +[3242.26 --> 3243.68] by our sin +[3243.68 --> 3244.90] we're not slaves +[3244.90 --> 3245.96] to sin +[3245.96 --> 3247.00] the people +[3247.00 --> 3247.72] Paul says +[3247.72 --> 3248.18] who have been +[3248.18 --> 3248.98] raised in the life +[3248.98 --> 3249.48] of Jesus +[3249.48 --> 3250.58] by the Holy Spirit +[3250.58 --> 3251.68] are beginning +[3251.68 --> 3252.52] to glitz +[3252.52 --> 3253.98] God's original purpose +[3253.98 --> 3255.02] for humanity +[3255.02 --> 3256.94] albeit unveiled +[3256.94 --> 3258.16] and still fractured +[3258.16 --> 3259.02] today +[3259.02 --> 3261.88] so let me build up +[3261.88 --> 3263.46] chapter 8 +[3263.46 --> 3265.12] which becomes +[3265.12 --> 3266.28] the theological +[3266.28 --> 3266.98] ground +[3266.98 --> 3268.26] for our new life +[3268.26 --> 3268.94] in Jesus +[3268.94 --> 3269.94] by the Holy Spirit +[3269.94 --> 3271.60] right +[3271.60 --> 3272.48] since there is +[3272.48 --> 3273.94] now no condemnation +[3273.94 --> 3274.56] for those +[3274.56 --> 3275.78] in Christ Jesus +[3275.78 --> 3276.58] we live +[3276.58 --> 3277.42] according to +[3277.42 --> 3277.86] the Spirit +[3277.86 --> 3278.70] who raised us +[3278.70 --> 3279.70] we live +[3279.70 --> 3280.26] as children +[3280.26 --> 3281.38] of God +[3281.38 --> 3282.24] calling him +[3282.24 --> 3283.06] Father +[3283.06 --> 3283.88] right +[3283.88 --> 3284.90] heirs of God +[3284.90 --> 3286.22] and co-heirs of Christ +[3286.22 --> 3288.84] and even in +[3288.84 --> 3289.50] our present +[3289.50 --> 3290.54] sufferings +[3290.54 --> 3291.56] we can know +[3291.56 --> 3292.28] that there is +[3292.28 --> 3293.36] glory coming +[3293.36 --> 3294.58] right +[3294.58 --> 3295.76] and because +[3295.76 --> 3296.54] of his +[3296.54 --> 3297.58] great love +[3297.58 --> 3298.68] for us +[3298.68 --> 3299.98] and because +[3299.98 --> 3300.68] nothing +[3300.68 --> 3301.86] not anything +[3301.86 --> 3303.06] no person +[3303.06 --> 3303.66] or power +[3303.66 --> 3304.82] or principality +[3304.82 --> 3305.54] nothing +[3305.54 --> 3306.68] in all of creation +[3306.68 --> 3307.92] can separate us +[3307.92 --> 3309.02] from his love +[3309.02 --> 3311.82] so out of that love +[3311.82 --> 3313.58] he predestined +[3313.58 --> 3315.18] now that means +[3315.18 --> 3315.96] he chose +[3315.96 --> 3316.80] you +[3316.80 --> 3318.04] before time +[3318.04 --> 3318.54] he began +[3318.54 --> 3319.66] right +[3319.66 --> 3321.04] out of that love +[3321.04 --> 3322.58] may be called +[3322.58 --> 3323.92] now that means +[3323.92 --> 3325.00] he may be able +[3325.00 --> 3325.74] to respond +[3325.74 --> 3327.70] and out of +[3327.70 --> 3329.02] that love +[3329.02 --> 3330.04] he justified +[3330.04 --> 3331.40] and that means +[3331.40 --> 3332.92] because he responded +[3332.92 --> 3333.94] you've been saved +[3333.94 --> 3335.00] from sin and death +[3335.00 --> 3335.64] and that moment +[3335.64 --> 3337.06] out of that love +[3337.06 --> 3338.00] he also +[3338.00 --> 3339.14] glorified +[3339.14 --> 3340.60] and that means +[3340.60 --> 3341.80] he will +[3341.80 --> 3342.76] and is +[3342.76 --> 3344.34] preserving you +[3344.34 --> 3345.26] again +[3345.26 --> 3348.58] so in summary +[3348.58 --> 3349.58] quick recap +[3349.58 --> 3350.60] Paul said +[3350.60 --> 3351.42] that +[3351.42 --> 3352.94] those people +[3352.94 --> 3354.06] those of us +[3354.06 --> 3354.82] about whom +[3354.82 --> 3355.46] he writes +[3355.46 --> 3356.50] in these chapters +[3356.50 --> 3357.76] are more +[3357.76 --> 3359.34] than comparable +[3359.34 --> 3362.18] that's who we are +[3362.18 --> 3362.94] because of +[3362.94 --> 3363.70] who that is +[3363.70 --> 3364.58] and what that is +[3364.58 --> 3366.52] that's the journey +[3366.52 --> 3367.28] of Romans 1 +[3367.28 --> 3367.82] for faith +[3367.82 --> 3369.34] and I get it +[3369.34 --> 3369.92] it's a lot +[3369.92 --> 3372.10] and it's awesome +[3372.10 --> 3375.80] and ordinarily +[3375.80 --> 3377.12] and when I say +[3377.12 --> 3377.56] ordinarily +[3377.56 --> 3378.36] I mean in every +[3378.36 --> 3378.96] other letter +[3378.96 --> 3379.52] that we have +[3379.52 --> 3380.20] from Paul +[3380.20 --> 3381.26] right +[3381.26 --> 3382.12] he will shift +[3382.12 --> 3382.92] the discussion +[3382.92 --> 3384.66] about how +[3384.66 --> 3385.48] we should then +[3385.48 --> 3387.44] live in response +[3387.44 --> 3388.68] to this amazing +[3388.68 --> 3389.58] new reality +[3389.58 --> 3390.96] to this truth +[3390.96 --> 3391.82] that we are +[3391.82 --> 3393.22] children of God +[3393.22 --> 3394.18] who cry out +[3394.18 --> 3395.24] and have a father +[3395.24 --> 3396.10] heirs of God +[3396.10 --> 3397.40] and co-heirs of Christ +[3397.40 --> 3398.06] that we are more +[3398.06 --> 3398.94] than conquerors +[3398.94 --> 3400.08] right +[3400.08 --> 3401.68] he has taken us +[3401.68 --> 3402.30] on a journey +[3402.30 --> 3403.32] that starts with +[3403.32 --> 3404.08] our guilt +[3404.08 --> 3405.22] and then he's +[3405.22 --> 3405.84] discussed +[3405.84 --> 3406.82] God's grace +[3406.82 --> 3408.02] revealed in the gospel +[3408.02 --> 3409.20] and then he finishes +[3409.20 --> 3410.88] often ordinarily +[3410.88 --> 3412.14] with an instruction +[3412.14 --> 3413.06] on how we should +[3413.06 --> 3414.20] live in gratitude +[3414.20 --> 3415.34] for what God +[3415.34 --> 3415.76] has done +[3415.76 --> 3417.56] but that framework +[3417.56 --> 3418.12] of guilt +[3418.12 --> 3418.90] grace +[3418.90 --> 3419.72] gratitude +[3419.72 --> 3421.60] is pretty consistent +[3421.60 --> 3422.14] for Paul +[3422.14 --> 3422.46] right +[3422.46 --> 3422.92] you've got people +[3422.92 --> 3423.36] who guilt +[3423.36 --> 3424.26] God's grace +[3424.26 --> 3424.82] and the church +[3424.82 --> 3425.82] is gratitude +[3425.82 --> 3427.34] to put it +[3427.34 --> 3428.56] another way +[3428.56 --> 3430.36] it always +[3430.36 --> 3431.26] starts +[3431.26 --> 3432.70] with the indicative +[3432.70 --> 3434.06] of the gospel +[3434.06 --> 3435.50] that's the story +[3435.50 --> 3436.92] of the gospel +[3436.92 --> 3438.06] and then +[3438.06 --> 3439.58] comes the imperative +[3439.58 --> 3440.56] for life +[3440.56 --> 3441.70] living response +[3441.70 --> 3443.88] and based on +[3443.88 --> 3444.74] the way chapter 8 +[3444.74 --> 3445.20] ends +[3445.20 --> 3446.48] you would actually +[3446.48 --> 3447.30] expect +[3447.30 --> 3449.22] chapter 12 +[3449.22 --> 3450.58] to come in +[3450.58 --> 3453.76] but there's this +[3453.76 --> 3454.92] weird +[3454.92 --> 3456.02] difficult +[3456.02 --> 3456.66] happening +[3456.66 --> 3458.30] in the chapter +[3458.30 --> 3461.52] now not only +[3461.52 --> 3462.30] do most +[3462.30 --> 3463.02] scholars +[3463.02 --> 3464.12] agree +[3464.12 --> 3465.74] that chapters +[3465.74 --> 3466.68] 9 through +[3466.68 --> 3467.24] 11 +[3467.24 --> 3469.58] are difficult +[3469.58 --> 3470.88] and seem +[3470.88 --> 3471.98] out of place +[3471.98 --> 3473.22] they're also +[3473.22 --> 3474.44] recognized +[3474.44 --> 3475.00] by most +[3475.00 --> 3475.42] scholars +[3475.42 --> 3476.08] to be +[3476.08 --> 3477.04] one +[3477.04 --> 3478.12] big +[3478.12 --> 3479.02] unit +[3479.02 --> 3480.96] that is +[3480.96 --> 3481.54] they're meant +[3481.54 --> 3482.20] to be read +[3482.20 --> 3482.72] together +[3482.72 --> 3484.38] so maybe +[3484.38 --> 3485.22] if you're looking +[3485.22 --> 3486.02] for something new +[3486.02 --> 3486.62] in your personal +[3486.62 --> 3487.50] devotional history +[3487.50 --> 3489.22] read chapters 9 +[3489.22 --> 3489.88] through 11 +[3489.88 --> 3491.12] so that we can +[3491.12 --> 3492.62] stay in this +[3492.62 --> 3493.52] together +[3493.52 --> 3494.60] right +[3494.60 --> 3495.32] because the reality +[3495.32 --> 3495.72] is +[3495.72 --> 3497.16] if you focus +[3497.16 --> 3497.70] too much +[3497.70 --> 3498.50] on the threes +[3498.50 --> 3499.86] you'll miss +[3499.86 --> 3500.26] the four +[3500.26 --> 3502.66] so in this +[3502.66 --> 3503.08] case +[3503.08 --> 3503.74] what that means +[3503.74 --> 3505.18] if you read +[3505.18 --> 3506.40] only chapter 9 +[3506.40 --> 3508.96] you might think +[3508.96 --> 3509.94] that God's +[3509.94 --> 3510.52] sovereignty +[3510.52 --> 3512.58] makes humans +[3512.58 --> 3513.46] pre-determined +[3513.46 --> 3514.00] robots +[3514.00 --> 3515.94] but then +[3515.94 --> 3516.52] in contrast +[3516.52 --> 3517.22] if you read +[3517.22 --> 3518.22] only chapter 10 +[3518.22 --> 3519.40] you might think +[3519.40 --> 3519.90] that God +[3519.90 --> 3520.94] just doesn't know +[3520.94 --> 3522.26] who will respond +[3522.26 --> 3523.24] and he's up there +[3523.24 --> 3524.26] openly waiting +[3524.26 --> 3524.90] for history +[3524.90 --> 3525.80] to happen +[3525.80 --> 3526.62] so he can try +[3526.62 --> 3527.38] out a response +[3527.38 --> 3527.92] and that makes +[3527.92 --> 3528.44] you happy +[3528.44 --> 3530.48] and then +[3530.48 --> 3531.16] if you only +[3531.16 --> 3532.66] read chapter 11 +[3532.66 --> 3533.28] you're going to +[3533.28 --> 3533.80] end up with +[3533.80 --> 3534.48] a strange +[3534.48 --> 3535.16] conclusion +[3535.18 --> 3536.52] about Israel +[3536.52 --> 3537.70] or a strange +[3537.70 --> 3538.54] conclusion +[3538.54 --> 3539.12] about some +[3539.12 --> 3539.64] sort of +[3539.64 --> 3540.82] universalism +[3540.82 --> 3542.08] that undermines +[3542.08 --> 3543.56] the righteousness +[3543.56 --> 3544.20] of God +[3544.20 --> 3545.00] that's so clearly +[3545.00 --> 3545.70] communicated +[3545.70 --> 3546.40] in the first +[3546.40 --> 3546.94] chapter 12 +[3546.94 --> 3549.52] so +[3549.52 --> 3551.48] even as we +[3551.48 --> 3552.46] have rolled up +[3552.46 --> 3553.18] our sleeves +[3553.18 --> 3554.48] and are looking +[3554.48 --> 3555.20] at these chapters +[3555.20 --> 3555.68] over the next +[3555.68 --> 3556.40] couple of weeks +[3556.40 --> 3557.72] keep in mind +[3557.72 --> 3558.92] this overarching +[3558.92 --> 3560.30] theme and role +[3560.30 --> 3561.72] of this dense +[3561.72 --> 3562.72] and important +[3562.72 --> 3563.38] section +[3563.38 --> 3565.20] of Romans +[3565.20 --> 3567.02] and with that +[3567.02 --> 3567.34] in mind +[3567.34 --> 3568.24] one last +[3568.24 --> 3568.94] big picture +[3568.94 --> 3569.72] goal comment +[3569.72 --> 3570.90] here it will +[3570.90 --> 3571.28] be helpful +[3571.28 --> 3571.98] about the world +[3571.98 --> 3572.44] although I +[3572.44 --> 3572.88] think you can +[3572.88 --> 3573.24] get it +[3573.24 --> 3573.96] on screen +[3573.96 --> 3575.30] even though +[3575.30 --> 3576.14] chapters 9 +[3576.14 --> 3576.72] through 11 +[3576.72 --> 3577.86] are super tough +[3577.86 --> 3578.78] and sometimes +[3578.78 --> 3579.58] really dense +[3579.58 --> 3580.20] theology +[3580.20 --> 3580.66] and they have +[3580.66 --> 3581.24] been debated +[3581.24 --> 3582.80] for generations +[3582.80 --> 3584.86] look at how +[3584.86 --> 3585.98] chapter 11 +[3585.98 --> 3586.82] ends +[3586.82 --> 3588.92] chapter 11 +[3588.92 --> 3589.32] ends +[3589.32 --> 3590.62] in verse 33 +[3590.62 --> 3591.08] with +[3591.08 --> 3592.64] oh the depths +[3592.64 --> 3593.36] of the riches +[3593.36 --> 3594.32] of the wisdom +[3594.32 --> 3595.14] and knowledge +[3595.14 --> 3595.80] of God +[3595.80 --> 3597.08] how unsearchable +[3597.08 --> 3597.72] this judgment +[3597.72 --> 3598.92] and this path +[3598.92 --> 3599.72] beyond crazy +[3599.72 --> 3600.08] count +[3600.08 --> 3601.30] who has +[3601.30 --> 3601.78] known the +[3601.78 --> 3602.12] mind +[3602.12 --> 3602.62] the Lord +[3602.62 --> 3603.30] who has +[3603.30 --> 3603.56] been +[3603.56 --> 3604.20] counselor +[3604.20 --> 3605.02] who has +[3605.02 --> 3605.64] ever given +[3605.64 --> 3606.20] to God +[3606.20 --> 3606.72] that God +[3606.72 --> 3607.34] should repay +[3607.34 --> 3607.60] him +[3607.60 --> 3608.84] for from +[3608.84 --> 3609.16] him +[3609.16 --> 3610.08] and through +[3610.08 --> 3610.44] him +[3610.44 --> 3611.28] and for +[3611.28 --> 3611.90] him are +[3611.90 --> 3613.22] all things +[3613.22 --> 3613.90] to him +[3613.90 --> 3615.26] be glory +[3615.26 --> 3616.34] forever +[3616.34 --> 3618.02] amen +[3618.02 --> 3621.70] the exalting +[3621.70 --> 3622.62] in God's +[3622.62 --> 3623.30] sovereignty +[3623.30 --> 3624.46] and then +[3624.46 --> 3625.38] the exposition +[3625.38 --> 3626.36] of human +[3626.36 --> 3626.82] mission +[3626.82 --> 3627.32] and our +[3627.32 --> 3628.12] responsibility +[3628.12 --> 3628.64] and God's +[3628.64 --> 3628.94] plan +[3628.94 --> 3629.56] and then +[3629.56 --> 3630.48] the exclamation +[3630.48 --> 3631.48] of God's +[3631.48 --> 3631.86] promises +[3631.86 --> 3632.48] to all +[3632.48 --> 3633.22] his people +[3633.22 --> 3634.18] chapters 9 +[3634.18 --> 3635.08] 10 and 11 +[3635.08 --> 3636.12] all of that +[3636.12 --> 3636.40] together +[3636.40 --> 3637.46] causes Paul +[3637.46 --> 3638.32] to seemingly +[3638.32 --> 3639.40] spontaneously +[3639.40 --> 3640.58] break out +[3640.58 --> 3641.24] in worship +[3641.24 --> 3643.78] you've heard +[3643.78 --> 3644.14] me say +[3644.14 --> 3644.58] before +[3644.58 --> 3647.12] that all +[3647.12 --> 3647.94] would be +[3647.94 --> 3648.38] theology +[3648.38 --> 3649.88] leads to +[3649.88 --> 3650.88] doxology +[3650.88 --> 3653.32] all good +[3653.32 --> 3653.92] theology +[3653.92 --> 3654.56] studying +[3654.56 --> 3655.10] of God +[3655.10 --> 3655.92] leads to +[3655.92 --> 3656.90] doxology +[3656.90 --> 3657.50] giving and +[3657.50 --> 3657.80] praise +[3657.80 --> 3659.36] learning +[3659.36 --> 3659.88] something +[3659.88 --> 3660.28] of the +[3660.28 --> 3660.66] depths +[3660.66 --> 3661.48] and riches +[3661.48 --> 3661.98] of God +[3661.98 --> 3662.74] moves us +[3662.74 --> 3663.08] or just +[3663.08 --> 3663.64] ought to +[3663.64 --> 3664.50] move our +[3664.50 --> 3664.90] hearts +[3664.90 --> 3666.02] to worship +[3666.02 --> 3666.72] him +[3666.72 --> 3668.12] and so +[3668.12 --> 3668.54] with all +[3668.54 --> 3669.00] of our +[3669.00 --> 3669.70] learning +[3669.70 --> 3670.00] and the +[3670.00 --> 3670.52] whole work +[3670.52 --> 3671.18] of theology +[3671.18 --> 3671.78] that we do +[3671.78 --> 3672.40] don't +[3672.40 --> 3672.86] forget +[3672.86 --> 3674.16] that +[3674.16 --> 3674.54] all +[3674.54 --> 3675.26] is +[3675.26 --> 3676.12] praise +[3676.12 --> 3678.38] we will +[3678.38 --> 3678.88] keep on +[3678.88 --> 3679.22] sinning +[3679.22 --> 3679.60] like we +[3679.60 --> 3679.82] can +[3679.82 --> 3680.02] our +[3680.02 --> 3680.38] service +[3680.38 --> 3680.84] hold +[3680.84 --> 3681.82] hold +[3681.82 --> 3682.78] hold +[3682.78 --> 3682.88] hold +[3682.88 --> 3685.08] even as +[3685.08 --> 3685.66] some of +[3685.66 --> 3685.96] what we +[3685.96 --> 3686.70] learn are +[3686.70 --> 3687.60] and may +[3687.60 --> 3688.18] not yet +[3688.18 --> 3688.56] change +[3688.56 --> 3692.40] as we +[3692.40 --> 3692.60] do +[3692.60 --> 3695.88] notice +[3695.88 --> 3698.12] chapter 9 +[3698.12 --> 3699.18] verse 6 +[3699.18 --> 3701.00] really gives +[3701.00 --> 3702.00] us the theme +[3702.00 --> 3703.44] for all of +[3703.44 --> 3704.12] chapter 9 +[3704.12 --> 3704.50] 10 +[3704.50 --> 3705.22] and 11 +[3705.22 --> 3705.68] together +[3705.68 --> 3706.24] and it's +[3706.24 --> 3707.00] the focus +[3707.00 --> 3707.64] of our +[3707.64 --> 3708.38] first look +[3708.38 --> 3709.22] today +[3709.22 --> 3710.66] Paul +[3710.66 --> 3710.68] Paul +[3710.68 --> 3711.10] prevents +[3711.10 --> 3711.94] that theme +[3711.94 --> 3713.32] in the +[3713.32 --> 3713.84] form of +[3713.84 --> 3714.46] a statement +[3714.46 --> 3715.92] he says +[3715.92 --> 3716.60] in verse 6 +[3716.60 --> 3717.42] it is not +[3717.42 --> 3718.08] as though +[3718.08 --> 3719.22] God's word +[3719.22 --> 3720.80] has failed +[3720.80 --> 3723.58] God's word +[3723.58 --> 3724.54] doesn't +[3724.54 --> 3725.48] fail +[3725.48 --> 3726.40] that's the +[3726.40 --> 3726.60] point +[3726.60 --> 3727.08] that's the +[3727.08 --> 3728.04] big idea +[3728.04 --> 3728.52] of this whole +[3728.52 --> 3728.86] section +[3728.86 --> 3730.36] and to be +[3730.36 --> 3730.76] clear +[3730.76 --> 3731.82] when Paul +[3731.82 --> 3732.74] here says +[3732.74 --> 3733.44] that God's +[3733.44 --> 3733.72] word +[3733.72 --> 3734.40] doesn't +[3734.40 --> 3734.96] fail +[3734.96 --> 3736.10] he's talking +[3736.10 --> 3736.84] about +[3736.84 --> 3737.96] that God's +[3737.96 --> 3738.48] promises +[3738.48 --> 3740.34] promise +[3740.34 --> 3740.84] that was +[3740.84 --> 3741.80] first spoken +[3741.80 --> 3742.78] to Adam +[3742.78 --> 3743.28] but then +[3743.28 --> 3743.78] that was +[3743.78 --> 3744.50] focused +[3744.50 --> 3745.06] in the +[3745.06 --> 3745.42] person +[3745.42 --> 3746.12] of Abraham +[3746.12 --> 3746.94] and then +[3746.94 --> 3747.74] from Abraham +[3747.74 --> 3748.76] was expanded +[3748.76 --> 3749.62] wide +[3749.62 --> 3749.96] to be +[3749.96 --> 3750.32] for all +[3750.32 --> 3750.84] of Israel +[3750.84 --> 3752.88] really +[3752.88 --> 3753.44] Paul +[3753.44 --> 3754.78] is an +[3754.78 --> 3755.56] excellent +[3755.56 --> 3756.40] teacher +[3756.40 --> 3756.92] and +[3756.92 --> 3757.86] rhetorician +[3757.86 --> 3758.80] and he's +[3758.80 --> 3759.82] anticipating +[3759.82 --> 3760.52] a kind +[3760.52 --> 3761.18] of question +[3761.18 --> 3762.46] there's +[3762.46 --> 3763.64] a sort +[3763.64 --> 3764.44] of rhetorical +[3764.44 --> 3764.96] question +[3764.96 --> 3765.54] that Paul +[3765.54 --> 3767.20] is anticipating +[3767.20 --> 3768.48] that kind +[3768.48 --> 3768.56] of +[3768.56 --> 3769.06] is structured +[3769.06 --> 3769.66] like this +[3769.66 --> 3771.60] if +[3771.60 --> 3772.26] as you +[3772.26 --> 3772.68] have said +[3772.68 --> 3773.08] Paul +[3773.08 --> 3773.68] nothing +[3773.68 --> 3774.34] can ever +[3774.34 --> 3774.70] ever +[3774.70 --> 3775.58] separate us +[3775.58 --> 3776.08] from the +[3776.08 --> 3776.60] love of +[3776.60 --> 3777.00] God +[3777.00 --> 3778.12] and +[3778.12 --> 3778.84] if +[3778.84 --> 3779.54] as you +[3779.54 --> 3780.02] have said +[3780.02 --> 3780.44] Paul +[3780.44 --> 3780.82] God +[3780.82 --> 3781.22] chose +[3781.22 --> 3781.78] Israel +[3781.78 --> 3782.30] to be +[3782.30 --> 3782.96] his people +[3782.96 --> 3783.42] for the +[3783.42 --> 3783.84] world +[3783.84 --> 3784.86] and +[3784.86 --> 3785.72] since +[3785.72 --> 3786.40] what we +[3786.40 --> 3786.90] see +[3786.90 --> 3787.84] in this +[3787.84 --> 3788.40] life +[3788.40 --> 3789.12] and moment +[3789.12 --> 3789.58] is that +[3789.58 --> 3790.32] the majority +[3790.32 --> 3791.06] of +[3791.06 --> 3791.74] the +[3791.74 --> 3792.76] Jews +[3792.76 --> 3793.28] have +[3793.28 --> 3794.02] rejected +[3794.02 --> 3794.56] Jesus +[3794.56 --> 3794.96] as +[3794.96 --> 3795.50] Messiah +[3795.50 --> 3796.28] and God +[3796.28 --> 3797.26] then +[3797.26 --> 3797.90] therefore +[3797.90 --> 3798.84] either +[3798.84 --> 3800.02] God's +[3800.02 --> 3800.56] love +[3800.56 --> 3801.30] has +[3801.30 --> 3802.24] failed +[3802.24 --> 3803.20] and someone +[3803.20 --> 3804.12] was separated +[3804.12 --> 3804.88] from him +[3804.88 --> 3805.80] or +[3805.80 --> 3806.74] God's +[3806.74 --> 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has +[3830.20 --> 3830.78] not +[3830.78 --> 3831.38] failed +[3831.38 --> 3831.84] God's +[3831.84 --> 3832.18] promise +[3832.18 --> 3832.88] is still +[3832.88 --> 3833.62] true +[3833.62 --> 3834.60] just +[3834.60 --> 3835.16] not +[3835.16 --> 3835.72] maybe +[3835.72 --> 3836.74] in the +[3836.74 --> 3836.98] way +[3836.98 --> 3837.40] you first +[3837.40 --> 3837.74] thought +[3837.74 --> 3839.10] or maybe +[3839.10 --> 3839.48] in the way +[3839.48 --> 3840.02] you assumed +[3840.02 --> 3840.84] it happened +[3840.84 --> 3842.76] to make +[3842.76 --> 3843.34] this point +[3843.34 --> 3844.48] let's start +[3844.48 --> 3845.10] at the beginning +[3845.10 --> 3847.16] verse 1 +[3847.16 --> 3848.60] Paul said +[3848.60 --> 3850.28] I speak +[3850.28 --> 3850.88] the truth +[3850.88 --> 3851.74] in Christ +[3851.74 --> 3852.48] I am +[3852.48 --> 3853.08] it online +[3853.08 --> 3853.90] my conscience +[3853.90 --> 3855.20] confirms it +[3855.20 --> 3855.72] through +[3855.72 --> 3856.44] the Holy +[3856.44 --> 3856.96] Spirit +[3856.96 --> 3858.94] to put it +[3858.94 --> 3859.50] colloquially +[3859.50 --> 3860.58] this is Paul's +[3860.58 --> 3861.14] way of saying +[3861.14 --> 3861.72] for real +[3861.72 --> 3863.54] this is +[3863.54 --> 3864.00] true +[3864.00 --> 3866.26] I'm +[3866.26 --> 3867.76] going to +[3867.76 --> 3868.64] embarrass myself +[3868.64 --> 3869.02] but now +[3869.02 --> 3869.66] I might say +[3869.66 --> 3870.32] no path +[3870.32 --> 3872.84] did I get +[3872.84 --> 3873.30] that right +[3873.30 --> 3876.06] did you get +[3876.06 --> 3876.54] that right +[3876.54 --> 3877.04] you know +[3877.04 --> 3877.56] you're even +[3877.56 --> 3877.88] older +[3877.88 --> 3880.32] I have no +[3880.32 --> 3880.62] idea +[3880.62 --> 3881.18] either +[3881.18 --> 3882.24] the point +[3882.24 --> 3882.84] is Paul +[3882.84 --> 3883.22] to say +[3883.22 --> 3883.92] this is +[3883.92 --> 3884.36] true +[3884.36 --> 3886.34] for real +[3886.34 --> 3887.02] this is +[3887.02 --> 3887.90] who God +[3887.90 --> 3888.22] is +[3888.22 --> 3888.82] for real +[3888.82 --> 3889.32] this is +[3889.32 --> 3889.76] what God +[3889.76 --> 3890.26] has done +[3890.26 --> 3891.34] it's really +[3891.34 --> 3891.78] true +[3891.78 --> 3892.44] there really +[3892.44 --> 3893.24] is nothing +[3893.24 --> 3893.66] that can +[3893.66 --> 3894.44] separate us +[3894.44 --> 3894.94] from the love +[3894.94 --> 3895.36] of God +[3895.36 --> 3896.38] in Christ +[3896.38 --> 3896.98] Jesus +[3896.98 --> 3898.20] and then +[3898.20 --> 3898.42] Paul +[3898.42 --> 3898.88] adds +[3898.88 --> 3900.14] my conscience +[3900.14 --> 3901.10] confirms it +[3901.10 --> 3901.86] by the Holy +[3901.86 --> 3902.26] Spirit +[3902.26 --> 3903.84] that is +[3903.84 --> 3904.90] he knows +[3904.90 --> 3905.70] it's true +[3905.70 --> 3906.64] in his mind +[3906.64 --> 3907.36] and soul +[3907.36 --> 3908.24] that the Holy +[3908.24 --> 3908.80] Spirit +[3908.80 --> 3910.06] confirms it +[3910.06 --> 3910.84] to him +[3910.84 --> 3913.12] so I was +[3913.12 --> 3913.54] thinking about +[3913.54 --> 3913.74] it +[3913.74 --> 3914.88] I was reminded +[3914.88 --> 3915.64] that one of +[3915.64 --> 3916.28] the ways +[3916.28 --> 3916.86] the High +[3916.86 --> 3917.12] Leopard +[3917.12 --> 3917.84] Patechism +[3917.84 --> 3919.52] defines faith +[3919.52 --> 3920.10] the High +[3920.10 --> 3920.26] Leopard +[3920.26 --> 3921.02] Patechism +[3921.02 --> 3923.52] is a document +[3923.52 --> 3924.42] that comes +[3924.42 --> 3925.46] to our church +[3925.46 --> 3926.04] from the +[3926.04 --> 3927.20] 16th century +[3927.20 --> 3928.00] churches +[3928.00 --> 3930.08] in Geneva +[3930.08 --> 3931.04] Switzerland +[3931.04 --> 3931.58] and the +[3931.58 --> 3932.18] Netherlands +[3932.18 --> 3933.54] as a summary +[3933.54 --> 3934.08] of the +[3934.08 --> 3934.56] Reformed +[3934.56 --> 3934.94] faith +[3934.94 --> 3936.30] and one +[3936.30 --> 3936.86] of the ways +[3936.86 --> 3937.16] the High +[3937.16 --> 3937.36] Leopard +[3937.36 --> 3937.94] Patechism +[3937.94 --> 3939.28] defines faith +[3939.28 --> 3941.00] is as a +[3941.00 --> 3941.76] whole heart +[3941.76 --> 3942.48] of trust +[3942.48 --> 3943.36] which the +[3943.36 --> 3944.18] Holy Spirit +[3944.18 --> 3945.12] creates in +[3945.12 --> 3946.02] me by +[3946.02 --> 3946.34] God +[3946.34 --> 3949.04] so the +[3949.04 --> 3949.92] Holy Spirit +[3949.92 --> 3950.82] speaks to +[3950.82 --> 3951.10] our +[3951.10 --> 3951.84] consciences +[3951.84 --> 3953.10] as a way +[3953.10 --> 3954.28] of affirming +[3954.28 --> 3954.92] the truth +[3954.92 --> 3955.46] of God's +[3955.46 --> 3955.76] word +[3955.76 --> 3957.54] Paul's +[3957.54 --> 3958.24] experiencing +[3958.24 --> 3958.78] that in +[3958.78 --> 3959.36] this moment +[3959.36 --> 3959.92] right here +[3959.92 --> 3960.74] right now +[3960.74 --> 3961.92] and he +[3961.92 --> 3962.38] will say +[3962.38 --> 3963.98] you experience +[3963.98 --> 3964.56] that same +[3964.56 --> 3964.90] thing +[3964.90 --> 3965.98] every time +[3965.98 --> 3967.14] you trust +[3967.14 --> 3968.10] in the face +[3968.10 --> 3968.56] of fear +[3968.56 --> 3970.24] right every +[3970.24 --> 3970.74] time you +[3970.74 --> 3971.72] believe in +[3971.72 --> 3972.10] the face +[3972.10 --> 3972.60] of doubt +[3972.60 --> 3973.80] right every +[3973.80 --> 3975.18] time what +[3975.18 --> 3975.86] you see in +[3975.86 --> 3976.60] front of you +[3976.60 --> 3977.26] either the +[3977.26 --> 3977.96] world or +[3977.96 --> 3978.68] your reason +[3978.68 --> 3979.32] tells you +[3979.32 --> 3979.94] should not +[3979.94 --> 3980.64] make sense +[3980.64 --> 3981.42] or should +[3981.42 --> 3981.90] not come +[3981.90 --> 3982.36] together +[3982.36 --> 3983.04] or you +[3983.04 --> 3983.62] should not +[3983.62 --> 3984.18] agree with +[3984.18 --> 3984.54] or you +[3984.54 --> 3984.98] should not +[3984.98 --> 3985.42] believe +[3985.42 --> 3986.40] and yet you +[3986.40 --> 3986.94] still do +[3986.94 --> 3987.78] every time +[3987.78 --> 3988.42] that happens +[3988.42 --> 3988.92] that's +[3988.92 --> 3989.60] Holy Spirit +[3989.60 --> 3990.78] confirming +[3990.78 --> 3991.68] the truth +[3991.68 --> 3992.50] of God's +[3992.50 --> 3992.76] word +[3992.76 --> 3993.20] in your +[3993.20 --> 3994.16] conscience +[3994.16 --> 3998.08] has anyone +[3998.08 --> 3998.60] ever asked +[3998.60 --> 3998.84] you +[3998.84 --> 4000.52] why are +[4000.52 --> 4000.84] you a +[4000.84 --> 4001.14] Christian +[4001.14 --> 4002.76] and in +[4002.76 --> 4003.46] that moment +[4003.46 --> 4004.66] right all +[4004.66 --> 4005.22] you can +[4005.22 --> 4006.40] say is +[4006.40 --> 4007.50] I don't +[4007.50 --> 4007.88] know +[4007.88 --> 4009.20] like I +[4009.20 --> 4009.54] stand +[4009.54 --> 4011.72] I don't +[4011.72 --> 4012.20] know why +[4012.20 --> 4012.78] exactly +[4012.78 --> 4013.68] I just +[4013.68 --> 4014.04] believe +[4014.04 --> 4016.48] that's the +[4016.48 --> 4017.28] Holy Spirit +[4017.28 --> 4018.56] confirming +[4018.56 --> 4019.58] the truth +[4019.58 --> 4020.24] the gospel +[4020.24 --> 4021.48] in your +[4021.48 --> 4021.86] heart +[4021.86 --> 4022.38] and in +[4022.38 --> 4022.82] your mind +[4022.82 --> 4024.86] now I +[4024.86 --> 4025.12] want to be +[4025.12 --> 4025.74] really clear +[4025.74 --> 4026.92] right like I +[4026.92 --> 4027.46] don't want you +[4027.46 --> 4028.22] to stay in +[4028.22 --> 4028.70] that place +[4028.70 --> 4029.06] where that's +[4029.06 --> 4029.38] your only +[4029.38 --> 4029.78] answer +[4029.78 --> 4031.84] but if that's +[4031.84 --> 4032.18] your only +[4032.18 --> 4032.62] answer +[4032.62 --> 4033.64] that's alright +[4033.64 --> 4034.94] that's the +[4034.94 --> 4035.54] Holy Spirit +[4035.54 --> 4036.96] working in you +[4036.96 --> 4037.84] right you also +[4037.84 --> 4038.82] don't need any +[4038.82 --> 4039.76] other explanation +[4039.76 --> 4041.18] the Holy Spirit +[4041.18 --> 4042.12] confirms it +[4042.12 --> 4046.56] now of course +[4046.56 --> 4046.96] in your +[4046.96 --> 4047.52] conversation +[4047.52 --> 4048.18] the person +[4048.18 --> 4048.70] who asks you +[4048.70 --> 4049.16] that's not +[4049.16 --> 4049.88] going to make +[4049.88 --> 4050.58] sense to the +[4050.58 --> 4051.02] unbeliever +[4051.02 --> 4051.46] that's not +[4051.46 --> 4052.28] going to add +[4052.28 --> 4052.72] up to the +[4052.72 --> 4053.18] person who +[4053.18 --> 4053.88] doesn't yet +[4053.88 --> 4054.50] have the +[4054.50 --> 4055.24] Holy Spirit +[4055.24 --> 4056.98] but when you +[4056.98 --> 4057.68] say you have +[4057.68 --> 4059.02] to be +[4059.02 --> 4060.54] that it's +[4060.54 --> 4061.48] your conscience +[4061.48 --> 4063.40] being confirmed +[4063.40 --> 4064.16] by the word +[4064.16 --> 4065.76] of the Holy Spirit +[4065.76 --> 4069.02] then Paul +[4069.02 --> 4070.86] invites us +[4070.86 --> 4071.76] into the +[4071.76 --> 4072.48] anguish +[4072.48 --> 4073.70] of his +[4073.70 --> 4074.60] heart +[4074.60 --> 4074.90] right +[4074.90 --> 4075.78] the sorrow +[4075.78 --> 4076.52] of his +[4076.52 --> 4076.92] soul +[4076.92 --> 4079.24] sometimes +[4079.24 --> 4080.36] a lot of +[4080.36 --> 4080.78] here people +[4080.78 --> 4081.54] talk about +[4081.54 --> 4082.56] the writings +[4082.56 --> 4082.88] of the +[4082.88 --> 4083.70] Apostle Paul +[4083.70 --> 4085.16] or even +[4085.16 --> 4086.16] just reading +[4086.16 --> 4086.70] the Bible +[4086.70 --> 4087.36] generally +[4087.36 --> 4088.34] as a kind +[4088.34 --> 4089.02] of dry +[4089.02 --> 4089.86] and dusty +[4089.86 --> 4090.54] book +[4090.54 --> 4092.28] that's not +[4092.28 --> 4092.60] what we +[4092.60 --> 4093.10] do here +[4093.10 --> 4094.68] right here +[4094.68 --> 4095.04] is a +[4095.04 --> 4095.62] heartbroken +[4095.62 --> 4096.46] man who +[4096.46 --> 4097.30] betrayed all +[4097.30 --> 4097.86] the promises +[4097.86 --> 4098.90] of God +[4098.90 --> 4099.90] who betrayed +[4099.90 --> 4100.66] all the truths +[4100.66 --> 4101.20] that he had +[4101.20 --> 4101.74] received +[4101.74 --> 4102.72] who betrayed +[4102.72 --> 4104.02] his very own +[4104.02 --> 4104.66] encounter +[4104.66 --> 4105.60] with the +[4105.60 --> 4106.66] living Jesus +[4106.66 --> 4107.84] onto Damascus +[4107.84 --> 4108.06] road +[4108.06 --> 4108.54] who betrayed +[4108.54 --> 4109.44] all of that +[4109.44 --> 4110.18] to save +[4110.18 --> 4110.70] his brothers +[4110.70 --> 4111.26] and sisters +[4111.26 --> 4112.24] right this +[4112.24 --> 4113.20] is a profound +[4113.20 --> 4114.08] love +[4114.08 --> 4114.60] there's nothing +[4114.60 --> 4115.84] dry or dusty +[4115.84 --> 4116.40] about the +[4116.40 --> 4117.22] Apostle Paul +[4117.22 --> 4117.82] here +[4117.82 --> 4118.88] he says +[4118.88 --> 4119.80] for I +[4119.80 --> 4120.64] wish that I +[4120.64 --> 4121.20] myself +[4121.20 --> 4121.88] were cursed +[4121.88 --> 4122.68] and cut off +[4122.68 --> 4123.22] from Christ +[4123.22 --> 4123.66] for the +[4123.66 --> 4124.70] sake of my +[4124.70 --> 4125.66] own people +[4125.66 --> 4126.98] those of +[4126.98 --> 4127.66] my own +[4127.66 --> 4128.72] sin +[4128.72 --> 4132.66] and that +[4132.66 --> 4133.42] kind of +[4133.42 --> 4134.02] heart +[4134.02 --> 4135.26] for people +[4135.26 --> 4135.86] to know +[4135.86 --> 4136.40] Christ +[4136.40 --> 4137.56] is so +[4137.56 --> 4138.60] compelling +[4138.60 --> 4143.00] and let's +[4143.00 --> 4143.36] have the +[4143.36 --> 4143.80] opportunity +[4143.80 --> 4145.66] to talk +[4145.66 --> 4145.98] to +[4145.98 --> 4146.98] someone +[4146.98 --> 4147.18] who +[4147.18 --> 4147.30] had +[4147.30 --> 4147.66] become +[4147.66 --> 4148.04] the +[4148.04 --> 4148.90] head +[4148.90 --> 4149.08] of +[4149.08 --> 4149.20] a +[4149.20 --> 4149.58] missionary +[4149.58 --> 4150.22] agency +[4150.22 --> 4153.26] before that +[4153.26 --> 4153.66] he had +[4153.66 --> 4154.48] served +[4154.48 --> 4154.94] in +[4154.94 --> 4155.40] Nepal +[4155.40 --> 4156.78] now in +[4156.78 --> 4157.22] Nepal +[4157.22 --> 4159.16] if you +[4159.16 --> 4159.92] convert to +[4159.92 --> 4160.54] Christianity +[4160.54 --> 4162.58] or if you +[4162.58 --> 4163.06] talk to +[4163.06 --> 4163.72] people about +[4163.72 --> 4164.48] converting to +[4164.48 --> 4164.98] Christianity +[4164.98 --> 4166.16] you will +[4166.16 --> 4167.30] receive up to +[4167.30 --> 4168.18] five years in +[4168.18 --> 4169.44] prison and a +[4169.44 --> 4170.94] $50,000 in +[4170.94 --> 4171.30] Polly +[4171.30 --> 4171.92] Ruby +[4171.92 --> 4173.56] fine that +[4173.56 --> 4173.90] works up +[4173.90 --> 4174.50] about $700 +[4174.50 --> 4175.18] a day +[4175.18 --> 4177.18] if you're a +[4177.18 --> 4178.06] foreign national +[4178.06 --> 4179.10] who does that +[4179.10 --> 4179.86] you will be +[4179.86 --> 4180.40] deported +[4180.40 --> 4181.24] immediately +[4181.24 --> 4183.20] and your visa +[4183.20 --> 4183.64] will be +[4183.64 --> 4184.02] permanent +[4184.02 --> 4184.54] suspended +[4184.54 --> 4186.34] the last +[4186.34 --> 4187.22] time this +[4187.22 --> 4188.26] man went +[4188.26 --> 4189.40] to Nepal +[4189.40 --> 4190.18] he was +[4190.18 --> 4190.68] kicked out +[4190.68 --> 4190.94] of the +[4190.94 --> 4191.26] country +[4191.26 --> 4193.36] and that's +[4193.36 --> 4193.64] why he +[4193.64 --> 4193.96] took the +[4193.96 --> 4194.34] job +[4194.34 --> 4195.10] of being +[4195.10 --> 4195.60] ahead of +[4195.60 --> 4195.68] the +[4195.68 --> 4195.98] people +[4195.98 --> 4196.96] and as +[4196.96 --> 4197.26] he and +[4197.26 --> 4197.54] I were +[4197.54 --> 4198.12] talking +[4198.12 --> 4199.10] his heart +[4199.10 --> 4199.94] was breaking +[4199.94 --> 4200.84] from these +[4200.84 --> 4201.28] Nepalese +[4201.28 --> 4201.70] people +[4201.70 --> 4203.10] and there +[4203.10 --> 4203.58] he was +[4203.58 --> 4204.54] through tears +[4204.54 --> 4206.04] wishing that +[4206.04 --> 4206.48] he could go +[4206.48 --> 4206.92] back to +[4206.92 --> 4207.06] them +[4207.06 --> 4208.10] wishing that +[4208.10 --> 4208.62] he could be +[4208.62 --> 4209.24] in their midst +[4209.24 --> 4209.70] again +[4209.70 --> 4211.06] sharing Jesus +[4211.06 --> 4212.28] revealing God +[4212.28 --> 4215.10] and let's +[4215.10 --> 4215.94] be honest +[4215.94 --> 4216.18] right +[4216.18 --> 4217.34] maybe it's +[4217.34 --> 4217.88] not as +[4217.88 --> 4218.62] far reaching +[4218.62 --> 4219.00] as +[4219.00 --> 4219.46] global +[4219.46 --> 4219.94] missions +[4219.94 --> 4220.74] to the +[4220.74 --> 4221.06] Nepal +[4221.06 --> 4221.38] and +[4221.38 --> 4221.96] unreached +[4221.96 --> 4222.32] people +[4222.32 --> 4222.74] groups +[4222.74 --> 4223.86] maybe it's +[4223.86 --> 4224.28] closer to +[4224.28 --> 4224.52] home +[4224.52 --> 4226.86] or maybe +[4226.86 --> 4227.24] as you're +[4227.24 --> 4227.80] sitting here +[4227.80 --> 4228.18] you're thinking +[4228.18 --> 4228.60] about your +[4228.60 --> 4228.98] friends +[4228.98 --> 4229.86] and your +[4229.86 --> 4230.60] heart breaks +[4230.60 --> 4231.14] for your +[4231.14 --> 4231.72] friends to +[4231.72 --> 4232.36] know Jesus +[4232.36 --> 4233.00] in the way +[4233.00 --> 4233.84] that you do +[4233.84 --> 4235.50] we got a little +[4235.50 --> 4236.08] glimpse of that +[4236.08 --> 4236.58] last week +[4236.58 --> 4237.02] when Isaac +[4237.02 --> 4237.64] stood up here +[4237.64 --> 4238.04] in front of +[4238.04 --> 4238.16] us +[4238.16 --> 4238.66] driving and +[4238.66 --> 4238.92] shared +[4238.92 --> 4239.68] his testimony +[4239.68 --> 4240.32] and his +[4240.32 --> 4241.04] longing for +[4241.04 --> 4241.58] others to +[4241.58 --> 4242.32] see the same +[4242.32 --> 4243.00] that he is +[4243.00 --> 4243.72] seeing God +[4243.72 --> 4245.04] what a beautiful +[4245.04 --> 4245.42] thing +[4245.42 --> 4245.86] and again +[4245.86 --> 4247.82] thank you for +[4247.82 --> 4248.12] sharing +[4248.12 --> 4250.20] that we +[4250.20 --> 4250.94] want these +[4250.94 --> 4251.58] people in +[4251.58 --> 4252.40] our lives +[4252.40 --> 4253.78] to know +[4253.78 --> 4254.70] Jesus +[4254.70 --> 4256.26] and parents +[4256.26 --> 4256.60] right +[4256.60 --> 4256.96] you know +[4256.96 --> 4257.34] this too +[4257.34 --> 4258.42] maybe some +[4258.42 --> 4258.70] of your +[4258.70 --> 4259.22] kids have +[4259.22 --> 4259.86] left church +[4259.86 --> 4261.48] or maybe +[4261.48 --> 4262.14] some of them +[4262.14 --> 4262.90] are in +[4262.90 --> 4263.44] university +[4263.44 --> 4264.06] right now +[4264.06 --> 4265.06] and you're +[4265.06 --> 4265.90] really concerned +[4265.90 --> 4266.42] for their +[4266.42 --> 4267.28] faith life +[4267.28 --> 4267.72] or their +[4267.72 --> 4268.28] lack of +[4268.28 --> 4268.46] their +[4268.46 --> 4268.94] expressed +[4268.94 --> 4270.16] faith life +[4270.16 --> 4271.44] you know +[4271.44 --> 4271.86] this +[4271.86 --> 4272.76] longing +[4272.76 --> 4274.08] you know +[4274.08 --> 4274.70] this +[4274.70 --> 4276.04] desire +[4276.04 --> 4285.22] the truth +[4285.22 --> 4288.12] the truth +[4288.12 --> 4288.62] that breaks +[4288.62 --> 4289.38] my heart +[4289.38 --> 4293.68] is that some +[4293.68 --> 4293.92] of you +[4293.92 --> 4294.48] sitting here +[4294.48 --> 4295.04] right now +[4295.04 --> 4296.92] are asking +[4296.92 --> 4297.46] these questions +[4297.46 --> 4298.18] for yourself +[4298.18 --> 4299.84] but you'll +[4299.84 --> 4300.28] never ask +[4300.28 --> 4300.44] that +[4300.44 --> 4300.74] out +[4300.74 --> 4302.66] you'll +[4302.66 --> 4303.08] never reach +[4303.08 --> 4303.36] out +[4303.36 --> 4304.80] and talk +[4304.80 --> 4305.12] to someone +[4305.12 --> 4307.30] the truth +[4307.30 --> 4307.76] that breaks +[4307.76 --> 4308.34] my heart +[4308.34 --> 4308.68] and I'm +[4308.68 --> 4308.74] going to +[4308.74 --> 4309.16] repeat +[4309.16 --> 4309.56] so you +[4309.56 --> 4310.36] stand here +[4310.36 --> 4310.82] in worship +[4310.82 --> 4311.30] together +[4311.30 --> 4311.94] is that +[4311.94 --> 4313.32] some of you +[4313.32 --> 4313.78] are just +[4313.78 --> 4314.28] pretending +[4314.28 --> 4318.08] and the truth +[4318.08 --> 4318.52] that breaks +[4318.52 --> 4319.12] my heart +[4319.12 --> 4321.40] is that some +[4321.40 --> 4321.90] of you have +[4321.90 --> 4322.60] never even +[4322.60 --> 4323.42] thought for one +[4323.42 --> 4323.76] year +[4323.76 --> 4325.78] is this +[4325.78 --> 4326.06] really +[4326.06 --> 4328.48] is this +[4328.48 --> 4328.88] truth +[4328.88 --> 4333.12] in some +[4333.12 --> 4333.52] way +[4333.52 --> 4335.32] we all +[4335.32 --> 4335.80] know +[4335.80 --> 4336.16] this +[4336.16 --> 4336.68] longing +[4336.68 --> 4337.54] of all +[4337.54 --> 4338.92] and in +[4338.92 --> 4339.22] some +[4339.22 --> 4339.58] way +[4339.58 --> 4340.58] our hearts +[4340.58 --> 4341.78] are breaking +[4341.78 --> 4342.68] in this +[4342.68 --> 4343.30] manner +[4343.30 --> 4344.02] and we +[4344.02 --> 4345.34] can understand +[4345.34 --> 4346.16] why Paul +[4346.16 --> 4347.22] is crying +[4347.22 --> 4347.60] out +[4347.60 --> 4347.98] because +[4347.98 --> 4349.18] day after +[4349.18 --> 4349.50] day +[4349.50 --> 4350.94] that is +[4350.94 --> 4351.54] my prayer +[4351.54 --> 4352.08] for +[4352.08 --> 4352.52] the +[4352.52 --> 4352.90] gathering +[4352.90 --> 4353.42] him +[4353.42 --> 4356.42] Paul's +[4356.42 --> 4357.10] longing +[4357.10 --> 4358.06] for his +[4358.06 --> 4358.38] fellow +[4358.38 --> 4358.94] Israelites +[4358.94 --> 4360.86] intensifies +[4360.86 --> 4362.08] as he +[4362.08 --> 4362.78] lists +[4362.78 --> 4363.56] the reasons +[4363.56 --> 4364.32] why they +[4364.32 --> 4365.02] really should +[4365.02 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4493.08] to this +[4493.08 --> 4493.68] question +[4493.68 --> 4495.10] quite literally +[4495.10 --> 4496.28] status is +[4496.28 --> 4497.10] eternity +[4497.10 --> 4500.72] the answer +[4500.72 --> 4501.04] to this +[4501.04 --> 4501.40] question +[4501.40 --> 4501.98] comes +[4501.98 --> 4503.24] to Paul +[4503.24 --> 4504.00] in the +[4504.00 --> 4505.16] focus of +[4505.16 --> 4506.20] God's +[4506.20 --> 4506.88] sovereignty +[4506.88 --> 4509.44] back in +[4509.44 --> 4509.98] Romans 8 +[4509.98 --> 4510.60] 28 +[4510.60 --> 4512.04] we look at +[4512.04 --> 4512.56] God's +[4512.56 --> 4513.06] sovereignty +[4513.06 --> 4513.76] in the +[4513.76 --> 4514.06] world +[4514.06 --> 4515.36] you can read +[4515.36 --> 4515.62] there +[4515.62 --> 4517.04] and we +[4517.04 --> 4517.76] know that +[4517.76 --> 4518.26] in all +[4518.26 --> 4518.66] things +[4518.66 --> 4519.50] God works +[4519.50 --> 4520.64] for those +[4520.64 --> 4521.14] who love +[4521.14 --> 4521.38] him 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sovereign +[4568.68 --> 4569.42] action in +[4569.42 --> 4569.76] the world +[4569.76 --> 4570.24] is both +[4570.24 --> 4571.24] the major +[4571.24 --> 4572.02] machinations +[4572.02 --> 4573.06] of planets +[4573.06 --> 4574.10] and the +[4574.10 --> 4574.62] small +[4574.62 --> 4575.28] movements +[4575.28 --> 4576.04] of planets +[4576.04 --> 4578.36] and that +[4578.36 --> 4578.72] meaning +[4578.72 --> 4581.52] is also +[4581.52 --> 4582.68] in the +[4582.68 --> 4583.12] hearts +[4583.12 --> 4584.10] of many +[4584.10 --> 4585.14] women +[4585.14 --> 4587.58] part of +[4587.58 --> 4588.04] this first +[4588.04 --> 4588.56] two chapters +[4588.56 --> 4590.14] that grounded +[4590.14 --> 4590.68] us here +[4590.68 --> 4591.32] and has +[4591.32 --> 4591.80] caused us +[4591.80 --> 4592.28] to come to +[4592.28 --> 4592.72] this place +[4592.72 --> 4593.08] with this +[4593.08 --> 4593.52] particular +[4593.52 --> 4594.08] question +[4594.08 --> 4594.88] helps us +[4594.88 --> 4595.32] to see +[4595.32 --> 4596.20] that apart +[4596.20 --> 4597.08] from God +[4597.08 --> 4598.24] first choosing +[4598.24 --> 4598.88] us +[4598.88 --> 4600.54] we stay +[4600.54 --> 4601.52] dead in +[4601.52 --> 4602.78] our sins +[4602.78 --> 4603.70] being +[4603.70 --> 4604.30] dead in +[4604.30 --> 4604.94] our sins +[4604.94 --> 4605.90] means we +[4605.90 --> 4606.68] can't do +[4606.68 --> 4607.40] anything +[4607.40 --> 4608.88] I don't +[4608.88 --> 4609.26] know if +[4609.26 --> 4609.58] you've ever +[4609.58 --> 4610.36] seen a +[4610.36 --> 4610.90] dead body +[4610.90 --> 4612.26] but they +[4612.26 --> 4612.58] don't do +[4612.58 --> 4613.06] anything +[4613.06 --> 4614.56] I'm not +[4614.56 --> 4614.86] trying to +[4614.86 --> 4615.16] crash +[4615.16 --> 4615.54] I don't +[4615.54 --> 4616.30] oversimplify +[4616.30 --> 4616.66] it but +[4616.66 --> 4617.62] the reality +[4617.62 --> 4618.98] is if +[4618.98 --> 4619.52] we are +[4619.52 --> 4619.88] dead 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of the +[4643.00 --> 4643.64] Holy Spirit +[4643.64 --> 4644.70] our hearts +[4644.70 --> 4645.44] are stoned +[4645.44 --> 4647.28] and the +[4647.28 --> 4647.92] only way +[4647.92 --> 4648.32] to get a +[4648.32 --> 4649.22] heart flesh +[4649.22 --> 4650.16] is for that +[4650.16 --> 4650.92] Holy Spirit +[4650.92 --> 4652.00] to breathe +[4652.00 --> 4652.64] life +[4652.64 --> 4654.08] into you +[4654.08 --> 4655.44] in the +[4655.44 --> 4655.80] beginning +[4655.80 --> 4656.66] God +[4656.66 --> 4657.30] breathes +[4657.30 --> 4657.68] life +[4657.68 --> 4658.08] into +[4658.08 --> 4658.44] Adam +[4658.44 --> 4659.02] and Eve +[4659.02 --> 4659.60] our first +[4659.60 --> 4659.98] parents +[4659.98 --> 4660.26] and when +[4660.26 --> 4660.44] they +[4660.44 --> 4660.82] fell +[4660.82 --> 4661.62] against +[4661.62 --> 4662.20] God +[4662.20 --> 4663.12] they +[4663.12 --> 4663.50] fell +[4663.50 --> 4663.86] into +[4663.86 --> 4664.26] sin +[4664.26 --> 4664.68] and all 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+[4755.32 --> 4755.60] have +[4755.60 --> 4757.36] didn't I +[4757.36 --> 4757.58] do +[4757.58 --> 4758.10] everything +[4758.10 --> 4758.88] in the +[4758.88 --> 4758.90] time +[4758.90 --> 4760.00] why +[4760.00 --> 4760.22] do +[4760.22 --> 4760.50] they +[4760.50 --> 4760.82] believe +[4760.82 --> 4763.22] he's +[4763.22 --> 4763.82] anticipating +[4763.82 --> 4765.32] the response +[4765.32 --> 4766.22] to the +[4766.22 --> 4766.58] anguish +[4766.58 --> 4766.82] of our +[4766.82 --> 4767.20] hearts +[4767.20 --> 4767.98] God +[4767.98 --> 4768.54] he +[4768.54 --> 4769.06] claims +[4769.06 --> 4770.72] he +[4770.72 --> 4771.42] clarifies +[4771.42 --> 4771.64] he +[4771.64 --> 4772.88] says +[4772.88 --> 4774.98] for not +[4774.98 --> 4775.72] all who +[4775.72 --> 4775.88] are +[4775.88 --> 4776.34] descended +[4776.34 --> 4776.78] from +[4776.78 --> 4777.32] Israel +[4777.32 --> 4777.78] are +[4777.78 --> 4778.26] Israel +[4778.26 --> 4779.18] nor +[4779.18 --> 4779.62] because +[4779.62 --> 4779.82] they +[4779.82 --> 4779.96] are +[4779.96 --> 4780.14] his +[4780.14 --> 4780.52] descendants +[4780.52 --> 4780.92] are they +[4780.92 --> 4781.10] all +[4781.10 --> 4781.64] Abraham's +[4781.64 --> 4781.98] children +[4781.98 --> 4783.06] it +[4783.06 --> 4787.10] is not +[4787.10 --> 4787.30] the +[4787.30 --> 4787.68] children +[4787.68 --> 4788.00] who are +[4788.00 --> 4788.54] physical +[4788.54 --> 4789.00] descent +[4789.00 --> 4789.40] to our +[4789.40 --> 4789.72] God's +[4789.72 --> 4790.02] children +[4790.02 --> 4790.78] but it +[4790.78 --> 4791.08] is the +[4791.08 --> 4791.48] children +[4791.48 --> 4792.16] from +[4792.16 --> 4792.66] who are +[4792.66 --> 4792.78] the +[4792.78 --> 4793.06] garden +[4793.06 --> 4793.40] of +[4793.40 --> 4793.78] Abraham +[4793.78 --> 4794.82] also +[4794.82 --> 4797.42] remember +[4797.42 --> 4798.94] or here +[4798.94 --> 4800.20] Abraham +[4800.20 --> 4800.96] had two +[4800.96 --> 4801.32] sons +[4801.32 --> 4802.52] Isaac +[4802.52 --> 4803.84] and Ishmael +[4803.84 --> 4804.60] Isaac +[4804.60 --> 4805.14] born to +[4805.14 --> 4805.42] Sarah +[4805.42 --> 4806.26] and Ishmael +[4806.26 --> 4806.74] born to +[4806.74 --> 4807.10] Hagar +[4807.10 --> 4808.44] the promise +[4808.44 --> 4809.12] is offered +[4809.12 --> 4810.40] to Isaac +[4810.40 --> 4811.22] and not +[4811.22 --> 4811.84] to Ishmael +[4811.84 --> 4813.46] the whole +[4813.46 --> 4813.86] point is +[4813.86 --> 4814.72] just because +[4814.72 --> 4815.14] you are +[4815.14 --> 4816.16] a descendant +[4816.16 --> 4817.00] of Abraham +[4817.00 --> 4818.12] does not +[4818.12 --> 4818.88] mean you +[4818.88 --> 4820.18] receive the +[4820.18 --> 4820.70] promise +[4820.70 --> 4821.40] in him +[4821.40 --> 4822.30] it's not +[4822.30 --> 4822.94] automatic +[4822.94 --> 4823.34] at least +[4823.34 --> 4823.74] it's not +[4823.74 --> 4824.26] automatic +[4824.26 --> 4824.80] by virtue +[4824.80 --> 4825.32] of birth +[4825.32 --> 4827.52] he makes +[4827.52 --> 4827.98] the same +[4827.98 --> 4828.96] point again +[4828.96 --> 4829.36] he uses +[4829.36 --> 4829.66] another +[4829.66 --> 4830.32] example +[4830.32 --> 4832.18] of Isaac +[4832.18 --> 4832.62] and +[4832.62 --> 4833.04] Rebecca +[4833.04 --> 4834.20] children +[4834.20 --> 4835.96] here +[4835.96 --> 4836.86] it's even +[4836.86 --> 4837.16] more +[4837.16 --> 4837.88] difficult +[4837.88 --> 4838.28] notice +[4838.28 --> 4839.68] verse 11 +[4839.68 --> 4841.38] God's +[4841.38 --> 4842.12] choice +[4842.12 --> 4843.42] to bless +[4843.42 --> 4844.20] Jacob +[4844.20 --> 4845.16] and not +[4845.16 --> 4845.88] Esau +[4845.88 --> 4847.20] was made +[4847.20 --> 4848.42] before +[4848.42 --> 4848.68] the +[4848.68 --> 4848.96] sons +[4848.96 --> 4849.50] were born +[4849.50 --> 4851.54] it was +[4851.54 --> 4852.06] made +[4852.06 --> 4852.66] before +[4852.66 --> 4853.08] they had +[4853.08 --> 4853.30] done +[4853.30 --> 4853.88] anything +[4853.88 --> 4854.46] good +[4854.46 --> 4855.92] or bad +[4855.92 --> 4858.24] in fact +[4858.24 --> 4858.68] it was +[4858.68 --> 4859.30] made +[4859.30 --> 4860.30] not even +[4860.30 --> 4861.02] from the +[4861.02 --> 4862.00] mind of +[4862.00 --> 4862.24] God +[4862.24 --> 4862.54] that said +[4862.54 --> 4862.94] I knew +[4862.94 --> 4863.46] what choice +[4863.46 --> 4863.74] they would +[4863.74 --> 4864.26] have made +[4864.26 --> 4864.80] good or +[4864.80 --> 4865.08] bad +[4865.08 --> 4866.64] instead +[4866.64 --> 4868.16] it happened +[4868.16 --> 4869.64] in order +[4869.64 --> 4870.50] that God's +[4870.50 --> 4870.82] purpose +[4870.82 --> 4871.34] and election +[4871.34 --> 4872.30] might stand +[4872.30 --> 4872.98] and that he +[4872.98 --> 4873.54] lists that +[4873.54 --> 4874.02] purpose +[4874.02 --> 4875.26] that it's +[4875.26 --> 4876.04] not by +[4876.04 --> 4876.68] worse +[4876.68 --> 4877.86] but by +[4877.86 --> 4878.30] him +[4878.30 --> 4878.80] who +[4878.80 --> 4879.38] calls +[4879.38 --> 4880.78] that is +[4880.78 --> 4881.30] to say +[4881.30 --> 4882.96] not +[4882.96 --> 4883.36] a team +[4883.36 --> 4885.70] it's God's +[4885.70 --> 4886.00] sovereign +[4886.00 --> 4886.42] choice +[4886.42 --> 4890.20] no +[4890.20 --> 4892.54] if you +[4892.54 --> 4892.64] were +[4892.64 --> 4892.96] tracking +[4892.96 --> 4893.28] with +[4893.28 --> 4895.02] and you +[4895.02 --> 4895.70] hear that +[4895.70 --> 4897.20] I know +[4897.20 --> 4897.66] there is +[4897.66 --> 4898.26] temptation +[4898.26 --> 4899.06] to say +[4899.06 --> 4900.24] how is +[4900.24 --> 4900.66] that +[4900.66 --> 4901.18] fair +[4901.18 --> 4902.54] that's +[4902.54 --> 4902.78] not +[4902.78 --> 4903.22] fair +[4903.22 --> 4904.78] and you +[4904.78 --> 4905.04] know what +[4905.04 --> 4905.28] we're going +[4905.28 --> 4905.56] to have +[4905.56 --> 4906.00] the cabinet +[4906.00 --> 4906.38] for that +[4906.38 --> 4912.42] but for +[4912.42 --> 4912.66] real +[4912.66 --> 4914.88] this is +[4914.88 --> 4915.34] hard +[4915.34 --> 4918.00] Tim Keller +[4918.00 --> 4918.90] in his +[4918.90 --> 4919.68] commentary +[4919.68 --> 4920.00] on the +[4920.00 --> 4920.26] text +[4920.26 --> 4920.50] says +[4920.50 --> 4920.76] this +[4920.76 --> 4922.26] teaching +[4922.26 --> 4922.80] is easy +[4922.80 --> 4923.66] to understand +[4923.66 --> 4925.06] but not +[4925.06 --> 4925.34] easy +[4925.34 --> 4925.98] to accept +[4925.98 --> 4929.04] how +[4929.04 --> 4929.60] do you +[4929.60 --> 4930.28] make it +[4930.28 --> 4930.98] make sense +[4930.98 --> 4933.88] it's hard +[4933.88 --> 4935.34] in our hearts +[4935.34 --> 4937.64] it's hard in our hearts +[4937.64 --> 4939.26] because +[4939.26 --> 4940.46] theology +[4940.46 --> 4941.26] isn't +[4941.26 --> 4941.90] divorced +[4941.90 --> 4943.06] from the people +[4943.06 --> 4944.10] in our lives +[4944.10 --> 4948.68] our hearts +[4948.68 --> 4949.30] broke in 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--> 4984.88] let me +[4984.88 --> 4986.00] anticipate +[4986.00 --> 4986.72] some of your +[4986.72 --> 4987.28] questions +[4987.28 --> 4988.60] and then +[4988.60 --> 4989.08] invite you +[4989.08 --> 4989.40] to the +[4989.40 --> 4989.72] conversation +[4989.72 --> 4991.36] so one +[4991.36 --> 4992.26] first question +[4992.26 --> 4993.22] does this +[4993.22 --> 4993.88] mean God +[4993.88 --> 4994.20] is our +[4994.20 --> 4994.52] church +[4994.52 --> 4995.76] does this +[4995.76 --> 4996.40] mean God +[4996.40 --> 4996.90] essentially +[4996.90 --> 4997.70] chooses by +[4997.70 --> 4998.24] flipping a +[4998.24 --> 4998.90] coin or by +[4998.90 --> 4999.50] going eat +[4999.50 --> 5000.36] me money +[5000.36 --> 5000.94] bone +[5000.94 --> 5004.58] absolutely +[5004.58 --> 5005.70] not +[5005.70 --> 5006.76] right +[5006.76 --> 5007.66] Paul is +[5007.66 --> 5008.66] not saying +[5008.66 --> 5009.30] that God +[5009.30 --> 5010.24] has no +[5010.24 --> 5011.22] reasons +[5011.22 --> 5013.14] all we are +[5013.14 --> 5013.78] being told +[5013.78 --> 5014.56] is that God's +[5014.56 --> 5015.18] reasons are +[5015.18 --> 5016.10] not in us +[5016.10 --> 5019.24] right +[5019.24 --> 5019.82] the reasons +[5019.82 --> 5020.48] are not based +[5020.48 --> 5021.20] on you +[5021.20 --> 5023.24] God's +[5023.24 --> 5024.02] reason for +[5024.02 --> 5024.68] choosing is +[5024.68 --> 5025.58] based on him +[5025.58 --> 5026.56] and his +[5026.56 --> 5027.32] glory +[5027.32 --> 5033.86] you may +[5033.86 --> 5034.26] not +[5034.26 --> 5035.68] ever +[5035.68 --> 5036.74] know +[5036.74 --> 5038.80] but he +[5038.80 --> 5039.22] has +[5039.22 --> 5040.36] to know +[5040.36 --> 5040.78] that +[5040.78 --> 5041.38] with +[5041.38 --> 5042.32] certainty +[5042.32 --> 5043.56] and because +[5043.56 --> 5044.26] God is +[5044.26 --> 5044.90] who he is +[5044.90 --> 5045.54] because God +[5045.54 --> 5045.98] is good +[5045.98 --> 5046.86] his reasons +[5046.86 --> 5048.00] are always +[5048.00 --> 5048.86] good +[5048.86 --> 5050.14] and not just +[5050.14 --> 5050.72] good in the +[5050.72 --> 5051.20] way that we +[5051.20 --> 5051.86] use that term +[5051.86 --> 5052.40] globally +[5052.40 --> 5054.00] but maximally +[5054.00 --> 5054.68] good +[5054.68 --> 5056.04] the goodest +[5056.04 --> 5056.56] of all +[5056.56 --> 5057.06] goods +[5057.06 --> 5058.06] the greatest +[5058.06 --> 5058.72] good +[5058.72 --> 5060.92] always +[5060.92 --> 5064.42] second +[5064.42 --> 5065.82] you might +[5065.82 --> 5066.40] come to me +[5066.40 --> 5066.78] and be like +[5066.78 --> 5067.22] oh man +[5067.22 --> 5068.02] that is way +[5068.02 --> 5069.10] too hard +[5069.10 --> 5070.14] do I really +[5070.14 --> 5070.92] have to believe +[5070.92 --> 5071.30] this +[5071.30 --> 5072.48] can't I just +[5072.48 --> 5073.02] go and do +[5073.02 --> 5073.62] my best +[5073.62 --> 5076.26] yes of course +[5076.26 --> 5077.58] we want you +[5077.58 --> 5078.14] to go and +[5078.14 --> 5078.84] do your best +[5078.84 --> 5081.10] but the +[5081.10 --> 5081.48] truth +[5081.48 --> 5082.28] of the +[5082.28 --> 5082.76] whole lot +[5082.76 --> 5083.60] from beginning +[5083.60 --> 5084.08] to end +[5084.08 --> 5084.90] is that your +[5084.90 --> 5085.74] best isn't +[5085.74 --> 5086.26] going to be +[5086.26 --> 5086.84] good enough +[5086.84 --> 5089.40] and so +[5089.40 --> 5089.76] yeah +[5089.76 --> 5090.50] the reality +[5090.50 --> 5091.12] is if you +[5091.12 --> 5091.94] want salvation +[5091.94 --> 5093.08] to be possible +[5093.08 --> 5094.50] for anyone +[5094.50 --> 5096.58] you have to +[5096.58 --> 5097.28] believe in this +[5097.28 --> 5097.68] truth +[5097.68 --> 5098.32] in the +[5098.32 --> 5098.62] doctrine +[5098.62 --> 5099.86] of election +[5099.86 --> 5102.98] then +[5102.98 --> 5104.30] the comfort +[5104.30 --> 5104.82] of this +[5104.82 --> 5105.06] truth +[5105.06 --> 5105.60] don't miss +[5105.60 --> 5106.12] the comfort +[5106.12 --> 5107.12] of this +[5107.12 --> 5107.42] truth +[5107.42 --> 5108.00] right +[5108.00 --> 5108.44] because the +[5108.44 --> 5109.00] reality is +[5109.00 --> 5109.84] if I +[5109.84 --> 5110.66] can't do +[5110.66 --> 5111.34] anything +[5111.34 --> 5112.00] to gain +[5112.00 --> 5112.28] it +[5112.28 --> 5113.28] then I +[5113.28 --> 5113.52] can't +[5113.52 --> 5113.76] believe +[5113.76 --> 5113.92] you +[5113.92 --> 5114.30] lose +[5114.30 --> 5114.54] it +[5114.54 --> 5116.30] right +[5116.30 --> 5116.72] if it +[5116.72 --> 5117.48] is true +[5117.48 --> 5118.36] because God +[5118.36 --> 5119.24] has declared +[5119.24 --> 5120.18] you his +[5120.18 --> 5120.96] own +[5120.96 --> 5121.94] then you +[5121.94 --> 5122.52] cannot +[5122.52 --> 5123.74] lose that +[5123.74 --> 5124.50] because God +[5124.50 --> 5125.12] cannot be +[5125.12 --> 5125.42] wrong +[5125.42 --> 5127.28] it would be +[5127.28 --> 5127.86] against his +[5127.86 --> 5128.32] character +[5128.32 --> 5129.22] so the +[5129.22 --> 5129.94] security +[5129.94 --> 5130.80] of our +[5130.80 --> 5131.50] salvation +[5131.50 --> 5132.28] isn't how +[5132.28 --> 5133.04] good I am +[5133.04 --> 5133.84] or how hard +[5133.84 --> 5134.54] I believe +[5134.54 --> 5135.42] or even how +[5135.42 --> 5136.22] humble I am +[5136.22 --> 5136.66] in admitting +[5136.66 --> 5137.14] that I don't +[5137.14 --> 5137.92] understand it +[5137.92 --> 5139.06] the security +[5139.06 --> 5139.52] of your +[5139.52 --> 5140.02] salvation +[5140.02 --> 5140.70] is the +[5140.70 --> 5141.26] character +[5141.26 --> 5142.02] of God +[5142.02 --> 5142.58] himself +[5142.58 --> 5144.40] there is +[5144.40 --> 5144.76] no more +[5144.76 --> 5145.18] secure +[5145.18 --> 5146.06] truth +[5146.06 --> 5148.94] now +[5148.94 --> 5150.80] the doctrine +[5150.80 --> 5151.24] of +[5151.24 --> 5152.16] sovereignty +[5152.16 --> 5153.34] and election +[5153.34 --> 5154.36] means that +[5154.36 --> 5155.10] he gives +[5155.10 --> 5156.32] you everything +[5156.32 --> 5159.82] the flip side +[5159.82 --> 5160.16] of that +[5160.16 --> 5161.04] also of course +[5161.04 --> 5161.48] means that +[5161.48 --> 5162.28] he can ask +[5162.28 --> 5163.24] of you +[5163.24 --> 5164.02] anything +[5164.02 --> 5166.58] he can give +[5166.58 --> 5167.14] you everything +[5167.14 --> 5169.28] so there is +[5169.28 --> 5169.90] nothing that +[5169.90 --> 5170.32] you can't +[5170.32 --> 5170.60] ask +[5170.60 --> 5174.02] so even +[5174.02 --> 5175.28] as simple +[5175.28 --> 5176.38] as when that +[5176.38 --> 5177.10] offering plate +[5177.10 --> 5177.68] comes by +[5177.68 --> 5177.98] and the +[5177.98 --> 5178.18] deacon +[5178.18 --> 5178.72] goes up +[5178.72 --> 5178.96] and you +[5178.96 --> 5179.34] go oh +[5179.34 --> 5179.76] this is my +[5179.76 --> 5180.20] time to +[5180.20 --> 5180.74] come out +[5180.74 --> 5182.38] this is my +[5182.38 --> 5182.96] time to +[5182.96 --> 5183.58] check my +[5183.58 --> 5183.94] phone +[5183.94 --> 5185.54] maybe +[5185.54 --> 5186.46] maybe +[5186.46 --> 5187.60] God is +[5187.60 --> 5187.86] asking +[5187.86 --> 5188.28] something +[5188.28 --> 5190.88] even as +[5190.88 --> 5191.28] we stand +[5191.28 --> 5191.68] up here +[5191.68 --> 5192.40] and look +[5192.40 --> 5193.06] to volunteers +[5193.06 --> 5193.54] to round +[5193.54 --> 5194.10] out the +[5194.10 --> 5194.48] needs that +[5194.48 --> 5194.80] we have +[5194.80 --> 5195.38] in our +[5195.38 --> 5195.74] church +[5195.74 --> 5196.24] family +[5196.24 --> 5197.06] maybe +[5197.06 --> 5197.70] God is +[5197.70 --> 5199.00] asking +[5199.00 --> 5199.38] something +[5199.38 --> 5200.06] to do +[5200.06 --> 5202.62] he's +[5202.62 --> 5203.06] given you +[5203.06 --> 5203.60] everything +[5203.60 --> 5204.16] there is +[5204.16 --> 5204.66] nothing +[5204.66 --> 5205.34] he can't +[5205.34 --> 5205.60] ask +[5205.60 --> 5206.00] you to do +[5206.00 --> 5207.66] and then +[5207.66 --> 5208.26] lastly here +[5208.26 --> 5208.76] he's done +[5208.76 --> 5209.24] it all +[5209.24 --> 5210.28] there is +[5210.28 --> 5210.60] nothing +[5210.60 --> 5211.00] that he +[5211.00 --> 5211.24] can't +[5211.24 --> 5211.42] ask +[5211.42 --> 5211.64] you to +[5211.64 --> 5211.90] do +[5211.90 --> 5213.06] and maybe +[5213.06 --> 5213.38] that's +[5213.38 --> 5213.58] going to +[5213.58 --> 5214.08] look like +[5214.08 --> 5214.50] going to +[5214.50 --> 5214.92] Nepal +[5214.92 --> 5215.84] as a +[5215.84 --> 5216.34] missionary +[5216.34 --> 5218.44] maybe that's +[5218.44 --> 5218.64] going to +[5218.64 --> 5219.14] look like +[5219.14 --> 5219.52] having the +[5219.52 --> 5219.70] hard +[5219.70 --> 5220.22] conversation +[5220.22 --> 5220.94] with friends +[5220.94 --> 5221.38] that we +[5221.38 --> 5221.76] offer +[5221.76 --> 5222.56] difficult +[5222.56 --> 5223.18] maybe that's +[5223.18 --> 5223.40] going to +[5223.40 --> 5224.00] look like +[5224.00 --> 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understand +[5254.32 --> 5254.80] the depth +[5254.80 --> 5255.10] of the +[5255.10 --> 5255.38] truths +[5255.38 --> 5255.92] of scripture +[5255.92 --> 5256.74] even +[5256.74 --> 5257.48] when we +[5257.48 --> 5257.80] can't +[5257.80 --> 5258.78] fully comprehend +[5258.78 --> 5259.36] the depth +[5259.36 --> 5259.90] of the truth +[5259.90 --> 5260.54] of being +[5260.54 --> 5260.98] and the +[5260.98 --> 5261.44] sovereignty +[5261.44 --> 5262.64] of God +[5262.64 --> 5263.62] we still +[5263.62 --> 5264.90] come together +[5264.90 --> 5265.90] and worship +[5265.90 --> 5266.58] him +[5266.58 --> 5268.30] and in +[5268.30 --> 5268.90] worshiping +[5268.90 --> 5269.56] him +[5269.56 --> 5271.04] we can +[5271.04 --> 5272.74] rest secure +[5272.74 --> 5273.84] in the promises +[5273.84 --> 5274.94] of him +[5274.94 --> 5276.38] we can rest +[5276.38 --> 5277.16] secure in the +[5277.16 --> 5278.46] promises given +[5278.46 --> 5279.36] and we can rest +[5279.36 --> 5280.80] secure that the +[5280.80 --> 5282.02] promises of God +[5282.02 --> 5283.30] are always +[5283.30 --> 5284.34] realized +[5284.34 --> 5285.16] for that +[5285.16 --> 5286.46] is who +[5286.46 --> 5287.20] God +[5287.20 --> 5287.98] is +[5287.98 --> 5289.88] so maybe +[5289.88 --> 5290.86] all we can +[5290.86 --> 5291.14] sing +[5291.14 --> 5292.44] is holy +[5292.44 --> 5293.56] holy +[5293.56 --> 5294.56] holy +[5294.56 --> 5295.74] Lord +[5295.74 --> 5296.92] God +[5296.92 --> 5298.00] Almighty +[5298.00 --> 5299.10] Amen +[5299.10 --> 5309.68] Lord +[5309.68 --> 5310.90] our +[5310.90 --> 5311.90] God +[5311.90 --> 5315.72] you are +[5315.72 --> 5316.48] mighty +[5316.48 --> 5317.64] and majestic +[5317.64 --> 5318.32] you are +[5318.32 --> 5319.04] sovereign +[5319.04 --> 5319.66] and +[5319.66 --> 5320.48] transcendent +[5320.48 --> 5321.22] you are +[5321.22 --> 5321.90] holy +[5321.90 --> 5322.64] holy +[5322.64 --> 5323.18] holy +[5323.18 --> 5327.74] your ways +[5327.74 --> 5328.60] are not +[5328.60 --> 5329.76] our ways +[5329.76 --> 5330.88] your judgments +[5330.88 --> 5333.00] are unsearchable +[5333.00 --> 5333.96] your path +[5333.96 --> 5334.62] beyond +[5334.62 --> 5335.22] who prays +[5335.22 --> 5335.62] to count +[5335.62 --> 5338.30] who has +[5338.30 --> 5338.90] known the +[5338.90 --> 5339.32] mind +[5339.32 --> 5339.88] of the Lord +[5339.88 --> 5340.62] who has +[5340.62 --> 5341.00] been +[5341.00 --> 5341.88] counseled +[5341.88 --> 5344.84] and so +[5344.84 --> 5345.66] for the +[5345.66 --> 5345.90] evening +[5345.90 --> 5346.62] we come +[5346.62 --> 5349.24] we come +[5349.24 --> 5351.24] we pray +[5351.24 --> 5353.24] for from you +[5353.24 --> 5354.30] and through you +[5354.30 --> 5355.22] and for you +[5355.22 --> 5356.00] are all +[5356.00 --> 5356.48] saints +[5356.48 --> 5357.54] to you +[5357.54 --> 5358.56] be the +[5358.56 --> 5359.06] glory +[5359.06 --> 5359.76] of heaven +[5359.76 --> 5361.16] and heaven +[5361.16 --> 5362.78] in your name +[5362.78 --> 5363.26] we pray +[5363.26 --> 5364.32] Amen +[5371.88 --> 5373.58] please stand +[5373.58 --> 5374.00] and join +[5374.00 --> 5374.26] us +[5374.26 --> 5374.76] in singing +[5374.76 --> 5403.24] All creatures of our life +[5404.76 --> 5409.40] The pure voice with us and sing +[5409.40 --> 5415.48] Alleluia, Alleluia +[5415.48 --> 5420.52] Open in sun with all delight +[5420.52 --> 5426.20] Sun shining moon with love and love +[5426.20 --> 5432.48] Alleluia, Alleluia +[5432.48 --> 5439.48] Alleluia, Alleluia +[5439.48 --> 5444.48] Alleluia +[5444.48 --> 5448.48] O rushing and so on and strong +[5448.48 --> 5454.48] He in crowds not sailing for the Lord +[5454.48 --> 5460.48] Alleluia, Alleluia +[5460.48 --> 5464.48] O rushing and so on and strong +[5464.48 --> 5466.48] Alleluia +[5466.48 --> 5470.48] O rushing and so on and strong +[5470.48 --> 5472.48] Alleluia +[5472.48 --> 5476.48] Alleluia +[5476.48 --> 5478.48] Alleluia +[5478.48 --> 5480.48] 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unity among believers +• Discussion of fallen humanity and reliance on God +• Prayer for world leaders and resolution of conflicts (Israel-Hamas, Russia-Ukraine) +• Prayer for church members with health issues and personal concerns +• Announcement about upcoming worship service at Sunridge Gardens +• Introduction to the sermon topic: what is fair? +• Western society values fairness, but differently on right and left +• Two types of fairness: equality (left) and proportionality (right) +• Romans 9 passage explores eternal fairness and election/predestination +• God's mercy is based on his will, not human desire or effort +• The concept of unfairness raised by doubters is addressed by Paul in the passage +• The limitations of human understanding and control +• God's sovereignty over humanity and creation +• Human tendency to blame God rather than themselves for their circumstances +• The importance of recognizing one's place as a created being +• The concept of God's justice and fairness in relation to human morality and behavior +• The West's emphasis on defining reality, morality, and righteousness independently of God +• The limitations of humanity's ability to define what is good or bad without God +• The need for reliance on God's definition of reality and morality +• God's sovereignty, mercy, and power in salvation and redemption +• The doctrine of election and reprobation, as taught in the Canons of Dort +• God's mercy vs. human desire: why some receive faith while others do not +• Pharaoh's hardened heart and its purpose for displaying God's power and glorifying His name +• God's plan to save His people through Christ and offer redemption to all nations +• The passage in Romans 9 highlighting the unfairness of God choosing to save anyone, but showing the depth of God's love and mercy +• The nature of sin and its depth +• God's mercy and sovereignty +• The role of God's intervention in salvation +• The concept of grace and forgiveness through Jesus Christ +• The relationship between sin, death, and God's justice +• The importance of trusting God with His answers and plans +• God's kingdom was established by His choice, not by birth +• Being a chosen people is central to one's identity and faith +• Scripture repeatedly emphasizes that God chooses His people (over 100 references) +• Belonging to God is fundamental to one's comfort and security in life and death +• The nature of identity and how it is given by God +• The relationship between faith and seeing God for who He is +• The concept of belonging to God through His kingdom +• The fairness of Jesus' death and sacrifice on behalf of humanity +• The role of unconditional love in God's decision-making +• The concept of God's sovereignty and choice in salvation +• The responsibility that comes with being chosen by God +• The response to being chosen: gather, grow, and go +• Finding hope and trust in the answers we can't comprehend +• Prayer for guidance and understanding in difficult realities +• Acknowledging God's sovereignty over all creation +• Defining love, trust, truth, and justice according to God's design +• Expressing gratitude for being called by God +• Praying for those who have not yet accepted God's call +• Asking forgiveness for sins and seeking to step forward in truth +• Praising God's mercy and redemption through Jesus Christ +• Invitation for prayer from the congregation +• Attributes of God: holy, mighty, worthy, great +• Commitment to follow and worship God +• Recognition of God as Lord and King +• Praise and adoration of God's glory +• Living life in devotion to God as Prince of Peace +• Repetition of phrases such as "I will" and "you are worthy" +• Closing with repeated expressions of gratitude \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - October 29, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - October 29, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..b77ee78b5a87e10a27b3cc2ee678e01d6056d2eb --- 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No, just two kids like potato chips. What else, you guys, what else can you make with +[2493.94 --> 2503.44] this? One of my wife's favorite things is mashed potatoes. Oh, your mom makes that. Look at this. +[2503.50 --> 2511.92] I have this book that I brought from home. 500 potato recipes. 500 ways. We only named three. +[2512.88 --> 2517.08] There's 500 ways you can make a potato. Scallop potatoes, that's another good one. +[2517.08 --> 2522.42] You know what else is crazy about potatoes? I looked up a few things. Hey guys, you want to paint it? +[2524.80 --> 2529.22] There's other crazy things I've done with potatoes over the years. Did you know you can use a potato +[2529.22 --> 2535.76] to soothe a burn? If you have an owie on, you can use it to soothe that. I even looked up a recipe, +[2535.94 --> 2543.60] you can make deodorant out of potatoes. Right? I mean, maybe it's better smelling than some things. +[2543.60 --> 2548.52] I even looked up, there was, what else did I find on the internet? All kinds of crazy stuff. +[2548.72 --> 2556.90] I learned that the potato was the very first vegetable people grew in space. Not this potato, but. +[2558.58 --> 2565.74] Right? Isn't that crazy? Who knew that? It's just a potato. It can be 500 recipes. It can grow in space. +[2565.74 --> 2574.20] It can do all these great things. Sometimes the most simple, normal things can be used for amazing +[2574.20 --> 2581.26] things. Sometimes the most unsuspecting, that's kind of a big word, God can use for great, great things. +[2581.34 --> 2586.34] So we're going to talk a little bit more about that today, how God chose a special person who was +[2586.34 --> 2592.68] super normal, but he wasn't normal because God used him for great things. Yeah? Okay, let's stand and we'll +[2592.68 --> 2596.00] do the blessing and then we'll talk some more about that at children's worship time. +[2598.22 --> 2602.24] Okay, we're going to raise our hands with the congregation. Ready? +[2602.24 --> 2606.52] The Lord be with you. And also with you. +[2606.60 --> 2608.10] Okay. Time. +[2622.68 --> 2637.72] Good morning. I'm Steve, an elder here. Pleased to lead me in prayer this morning. +[2640.54 --> 2646.28] Eternal God, we come before you again this Sunday morning as a group of believers united in you. +[2646.28 --> 2652.78] A group of people with a wide variety of emotions and feelings. Some of us come with joy, with reasons +[2652.78 --> 2659.48] to be thankful, some with a deep sense of contentment. Others have concerns and worries, are sad and are +[2659.48 --> 2665.08] weary, are burdened and frustrated. We are your people and we know that in the end we need to trust +[2665.08 --> 2671.60] that you'll make all things right. But Lord, we are also a fallen people who live in, are, and +[2671.60 --> 2676.32] influenced by the world around us. We live in a world that bombards us with many messages. +[2677.20 --> 2682.16] We are told to put on our head down and keep on working and if we just try hard enough, +[2683.36 --> 2689.40] we will, if we never give up, we keep fighting to strive to attain our goals. Eternal God, remind us +[2689.40 --> 2694.38] again this morning that the work has already been done on the cross, that you have paid the price for +[2694.38 --> 2699.24] us and that rather than striving, you call us to a life of submission, obedience, and trust. +[2699.24 --> 2705.72] Help us to let go of our many gods that we set up and worship in our lives and instead love you with +[2705.72 --> 2710.60] all our heart, with all our soul, with all our mind, with all our strength, and to love our neighbors +[2710.60 --> 2717.02] as ourselves. Loving God, we confess that at times we are selective in who we consider our neighbor. +[2717.54 --> 2723.26] We pick and choose who we feel most comfortable with. Help us to see the needs of all those around us +[2723.26 --> 2728.74] and to reach out with words and actions. Grant us the ability to heal rather than through wound. +[2729.24 --> 2735.08] To build up rather than tear down. To be quicker to listen than to speak and open our hands in +[2735.08 --> 2740.28] generosity rather than holding tight into the abundance we have. Forgive us our shortcomings. +[2741.56 --> 2747.32] Father, we pray for our world, our nation, our province, and our communities. We pray for an end of +[2747.32 --> 2754.20] the war in Israel, between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and the resulting human tragedy. The scale of violence and +[2754.20 --> 2760.04] destruction is hard for us to comprehend. We pray for the resolution end of the ongoing war in Russia +[2760.04 --> 2766.28] with Ukraine. We pray for the many refugees who have been forced to leave their homes and countries +[2766.28 --> 2773.48] and start lives in new countries. And we bring all the leaders, those who govern before you. We pray that +[2773.48 --> 2779.32] you bless them and guide them as they work towards solutions that we face, or the many challenges that +[2779.32 --> 2786.36] we face in this world. We also continue to bring the concerns and joys of our church family before you. +[2787.00 --> 2792.52] We pray those in our church body who struggle with their health, both physical and mental. We pray for +[2792.52 --> 2798.44] strength and comfort for those who have lost family and friends. Lord, comfort them and all send a +[2798.44 --> 2804.84] message of a measure of your healing grace. We pray for Greta Kuypers and the rest of the family as +[2804.84 --> 2814.04] her mom is in palliative care. We pray for Tini Freen, mom of Brenda, Linda, and Jody, as Tini's cancer has +[2814.60 --> 2821.24] returned and she'll be starting chemotherapy this week. We pray for Rosita as she continues to struggle +[2821.24 --> 2828.84] with her with her health. We pray for comfort for the Kunst family as Margaret Kunst's dad, Ted Vanderhoek, has +[2828.84 --> 2834.68] passed away and they prepare for the funeral service this coming week. We are thankful +[2834.68 --> 2841.32] Cy Visser has come home after recently spending nine days in hospital. We pray for continuous strength and +[2841.32 --> 2848.76] healing for Cy. And we pray for Frank and Sylvia Welfing's daughter Kim and their husband Ryan and their +[2848.76 --> 2855.16] prematurely born son, Grayson. And we pray for all those who suffer in silence. We bring them a measure of +[2855.16 --> 2861.96] your healing power. Lord, help us to remember that you're always there for us, that you call us to follow your +[2861.96 --> 2870.68] teaching, to live in fellowship and communion with you and one another. And in all things, pray continually. Be with +[2870.68 --> 2876.76] Pastor Kevin as he leads us this morning. Lord, thank you for his willingness to share his gifts, talents, and insights +[2876.76 --> 2884.60] with us here at Emmanuel. And we ask you bless him and his message this morning. Hear our prayers, both spoken +[2884.60 --> 2897.16] and unspoken. We pray this all in your great and holy name. Amen. +[2897.16 --> 2912.18] Good morning, everyone. It's good to be here with you all. I was reminded right after I left at the +[2912.18 --> 2916.28] opening of the service that I forgot one announcement. And that is that this coming +[2916.28 --> 2921.24] Saturday, a group of people are going to be leading worship at Sunridge Gardens, just up the hill at a +[2921.24 --> 2926.92] complex where a few of our members live. And so they'll be leading worship there next week, Saturday, I believe at +[2926.92 --> 2933.58] 2 p.m. All are welcome to join them for that, too. So if you want to join a nice little worship service at Sunridge +[2933.58 --> 2941.08] Gardens, please remember that as well. Today, we're going to be looking at a fairly challenging topic in the world +[2941.08 --> 2949.08] today, and a passage of scripture that is equally as challenging. But let's be honest, what passage in this sermon series +[2949.08 --> 2956.38] throughout Romans has not been challenging, right? Here's the question of the day. What is fair? +[2957.70 --> 2963.36] What is fair? Now, this is a question that's been echoed throughout history, or at least recent history. +[2963.80 --> 2969.02] There's many good quotes throughout time about the concept of fairness, but one of my favorites +[2969.02 --> 2975.56] actually comes from the comic strip Calvin and Hobbes. Calvin says to his dad, +[2975.56 --> 2982.04] why can't I stay up late? You guys get to. It's not fair. To which his dad replies, the world isn't fair, +[2982.20 --> 2987.96] Calvin, which he then grumbles away, saying, I know, but why isn't ever unfair in my favor? +[2989.00 --> 2992.80] Good old Calvin and Hobbes, teaching philosophy to young kids for a long time. +[2994.04 --> 2999.20] See, everybody thinks of fairness in some shape or form. We think of fairness in the workplace. +[2999.20 --> 3005.52] We think of it in our families. We think of it in our athletics. We even think of it politically. +[3006.88 --> 3012.56] Jonathan Haidt, he's the author of a book called The Righteous Mind, Why Good People Are Divided by +[3012.56 --> 3017.42] Politics and Religion. He keenly highlights that in the Western society, whether you're on the right or +[3017.42 --> 3023.50] the left, you value fairness. It just looks differently depending on what side you find yourself on. He says, +[3023.50 --> 3030.66] everyone cares about fairness, but there are two major kinds. On the left, fairness often implies +[3030.66 --> 3036.24] equality, but on the right, it means proportionality. People should be rewarded in proportion to what they +[3036.24 --> 3042.36] contribute, even if that guarantees unequal outcomes. I'm not here to debate one side or the +[3042.36 --> 3051.54] other. Both have merits, both have faults, but the point is this. Both value fairness. +[3051.54 --> 3058.10] It's an underlying concept, no matter where you land on that spectrum. Our text today, Romans 9, +[3058.26 --> 3064.98] 14 to 29, it concerns itself with eternal fairness, and it's a passage that's caused many questions. +[3065.32 --> 3071.04] It's about election, predestination, and the connotations and realities of this concept +[3071.04 --> 3078.52] in our lives, and so let's open up our Bibles and see why. You've got your Bibles now. Please open it +[3078.52 --> 3083.38] up to Romans 9. You can also open up your Bible apps, of course. If you don't have a Bible with you, +[3083.42 --> 3087.50] I strongly encourage you, grab one from the back, because we are going to be looking at this passage +[3087.50 --> 3091.90] and going back to it over and over again, and the words aren't always going to be on the screen +[3091.90 --> 3099.16] behind me. But keep that Bible open. Follow along with me. This time it will be behind me. Romans 9, +[3099.16 --> 3100.82] 14 to 29 says this, +[3100.82 --> 3111.04] What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Not at all. For he says to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I +[3111.04 --> 3117.90] have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion. It does not therefore depend +[3117.90 --> 3126.30] on human desire or effort, but on God's mercy. For Scripture says to Pharaoh, I raised you up for this +[3126.30 --> 3131.76] very purpose, that I might display my power in you, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the +[3131.76 --> 3139.74] earth. Therefore, God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens who he wants to harden. +[3141.54 --> 3146.06] One of you will say to me, Then why does God still blame us? For who is able to resist his will? +[3146.28 --> 3153.64] But who are you, a human being, to talk to God? Shall what is formed say to the one who formed it, +[3153.64 --> 3158.56] why did you make me like this? Does not the potter have the right to make out the same lump of clay, +[3159.02 --> 3165.02] some pottery for special purposes and some for common use? What if God, although choosing to +[3165.02 --> 3170.58] show his wrath and make his power known, bore with great patience the objects of his wrath, +[3171.30 --> 3178.28] prepared for destruction? What if he did this to make the riches of his glory known to the objects +[3178.28 --> 3185.92] of his mercy, whom he prepared in advance for glory? Even us, whom he also called, not only from the Jews, +[3186.04 --> 3192.72] but also from the Gentiles. As he says in Hosea, I will call them my people who are not my people. I will +[3192.72 --> 3197.96] call her my loved one who is not my loved one. And in the very place where it was said to them, +[3198.02 --> 3205.18] you are not my people, there they will be called children of the living God. Isaiah cries out concerning +[3205.18 --> 3211.18] Israel, though the number of the Israelites be like the sand by the sea, only the remnant will be saved, +[3211.74 --> 3219.40] for the Lord will carry out his sentence on earth with speed and finality. It is just as Isaiah said +[3219.40 --> 3225.18] previously, unless the Lord Almighty has left us descendants, who would have become, or we, sorry, +[3225.18 --> 3231.62] would have become like Sodom? We would have become like Gomorrah. The word of the Lord. +[3231.62 --> 3244.72] Now, this passage starts with the very question we've been looking at. Is God unjust? Unjust means +[3244.72 --> 3254.90] unfair. Just is fair. Fair is just. So, is God fair? Or rather, is God unfair? Is it fair that God saves +[3254.90 --> 3264.42] some, but not others? Worse, is it fair that God chooses to save some, but not others? Now, this is a +[3264.42 --> 3269.32] question that Paul anticipates his readers asking, and so he gets ahead of it, in fact, and he asks it +[3269.32 --> 3278.96] himself. He asks on behalf of the doubters, is God unfair? And his answer, perhaps somewhat uncomfortably, +[3278.96 --> 3285.86] is actually fairly clear. Listen to how Paul answers this question, straight from our text today, +[3286.16 --> 3294.50] verses 15 to 18. Is God unfair? Paul says, no, not at all. He then quotes Exodus 33, 19, and he says, +[3294.84 --> 3301.30] God will have mercy on whom he has mercy, and God will have compassion on whom he has compassion. +[3301.30 --> 3312.08] He continues, and he says, salvation does not depend on human desire or effort, but only on God's mercy. +[3313.32 --> 3318.70] And then he uses an example from the Old Testament, again from Exodus, and explains that God used Pharaoh +[3318.70 --> 3324.62] for this very purpose, that God might display his power in you, and that his name might be proclaimed +[3324.62 --> 3331.60] in all the earth. Paul then concludes this little chunk by simply stating that God has mercy on whom +[3331.60 --> 3340.02] he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden. So what does all this mean? What does the +[3340.02 --> 3346.94] answer that Paul gives here in Romans 9 mean for us today? And how can we take comfort in this answer? +[3348.66 --> 3354.50] Today, my prayer is that we will come away with a clearer picture of this beautiful, yet perhaps +[3354.50 --> 3361.66] uncomfortable truth, that it is not unfair. It's a double negative, so hear and read that correctly. +[3362.42 --> 3370.82] It is not unfair that some, through God's sovereignty and mercy, are chosen by grace through Christ Jesus. +[3371.06 --> 3380.78] It is not unfair that some, through God's sovereignty and mercy, are chosen by grace through Christ Jesus. +[3380.78 --> 3388.24] And we're going to look at three ways that help frame this reality for us today, and hopefully that helps +[3388.24 --> 3396.10] shape this answer a little clearer by the end. The first is this. God is sovereign. +[3398.08 --> 3406.48] We are not. That means God sees all and has ultimate authority, power, and control over the created +[3406.48 --> 3415.68] universe. We do not. Not only do we not, we don't come close. We can't even control our toddlers, +[3416.22 --> 3425.04] or our finances, or our ankles when the pavement's slightly uneven. God is sovereign. We are not. +[3426.38 --> 3430.18] Verse 20 and 21 of our text, Paul gets very blunt with this reality. He says, +[3430.18 --> 3436.40] But who are you, a human being, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to the one who formed it, +[3436.52 --> 3442.18] why did you make me like this? Does not the potter have the right to make out the same lump of clay, +[3442.50 --> 3449.92] some pottery for special purposes, and some for common use? John Calvin, he's equally as blunt about +[3449.92 --> 3458.74] this. He says, monstrous, surely, is the madness of the human mind that it is more disposed to charge +[3458.74 --> 3467.70] God with unrighteousness than to blame itself for blindness. Or to maybe 2023, that quote up a bit. +[3468.32 --> 3475.80] It's outrageously insane that we think it makes more sense to blame God with being unfair than to blame +[3475.80 --> 3486.48] ourselves for being so blind to sin. God is God. We are not. God is immortal. We all die. God is just. +[3486.48 --> 3494.40] We are broken. God is love. We are selfish. God is almighty. We are weak. God is creator. +[3495.44 --> 3505.30] We are created. God is the potter. We are the clay. God is God. We are not. +[3507.00 --> 3512.68] This is such an important reality for us to wrap our heads around when we engage this discussion. +[3512.68 --> 3520.50] And even if it's impossible to actually fully comprehend it, the opposite of doing so, choosing +[3520.50 --> 3527.10] to ignore it or to minimize it or to forget that God is sovereign altogether is madness. +[3527.10 --> 3537.56] When we resist God as God, when we choose to minimize that reality, when we rebel against his godness, +[3538.06 --> 3543.38] we make the exact same mistake that Adam and Eve made in the garden all over again. +[3544.48 --> 3550.34] We are but creatures God created. And unless we see ourselves in that light, +[3550.34 --> 3559.16] we elevate ourselves into these little deities and we seek the knowledge of good and evil instead of the truth +[3559.16 --> 3572.80] that God is God. But still, we dare to ask, is God just? Is God unfair? +[3572.80 --> 3588.90] God created everything. He created reality. That means that God gets to define reality. +[3590.88 --> 3598.42] God gets to define what reality is. Now, this brushes up against our worldview here in the West +[3598.42 --> 3604.20] because we want to define reality. We want to define what morality is. We want to define what +[3604.20 --> 3610.72] righteousness is. We want equality or proportionality. We want equal outcomes or equal opportunities. +[3610.90 --> 3618.02] But to what end? And for who? See, our world is pushing us to move towards a collective greater good. +[3618.58 --> 3622.70] And that's what secular humanism sort of is. Always striving to be better than before. +[3623.16 --> 3627.16] Better today than you were yesterday. And that sounds good and maybe even is good. +[3627.16 --> 3634.84] But who defines what is better? Better from what? Or to where? Or to what end? Or for what people? +[3635.66 --> 3643.56] Or through what lens? We're told to make this world a better place, but beyond the algorithms that +[3643.56 --> 3651.96] control what you see and hear online, who chooses what is good? And how do they decide that? +[3651.96 --> 3660.40] We can't put our hope in humanity's concept of good or bad because all of humanity falls short of the +[3660.40 --> 3668.56] righteousness of God. In a world that is totally depraved, looking within ourselves or our systems or even +[3668.56 --> 3673.58] other people for what is good will always come up short. It is doomed to fail. +[3673.58 --> 3684.02] Apart from God, questions of morality, questions of justice, questions of fairness or righteousness, +[3684.20 --> 3692.24] they all fall apart. We cannot ask these questions apart from God because God created reality and +[3692.24 --> 3702.86] therefore God defines reality. God defines morality. And that is glorious. That is glorious. +[3702.86 --> 3710.42] The glorious truth is we are not gods and the future does not depend or lie in our incapable hands. +[3710.72 --> 3717.96] What we do will not affect the ultimate eternal outcome of Christ's second coming where he will fully +[3717.96 --> 3725.22] redeem the universe and usher in the new heaven and the new earth for all of time. Only God created the +[3725.22 --> 3735.78] world and when we sinned we broke it. Only he defines and fulfills how to save it. Only he could come into this +[3735.78 --> 3742.60] world both fully God and fully man and live the life we should have lived. Only he could have died the death +[3742.60 --> 3748.60] that we all deserve to die in order to save us. Not because we deserve it but because he is merciful. +[3748.60 --> 3757.08] Only he could raise from the dead again because only he has the power over life and death. And only he +[3757.08 --> 3763.84] could offer us that grace. Offer us the grace that we get because of his life, death, and resurrection. +[3763.84 --> 3779.14] God is love. And so he defines what love is. God is truth. And so he defines what ultimate truth is. +[3780.76 --> 3790.38] God is just. Which means that this question of whether God is fair or not is absurd because God defines +[3790.38 --> 3797.68] what is fair. So the big question for us and it's a question we're going to ask several times today is +[3797.68 --> 3810.08] this. Can you trust him with his definition of fair? So first, God is sovereign. Second, God is merciful. +[3811.44 --> 3818.68] Now Paul frames this whole conversation, this whole text today with God's mercy. Right out of the gate, +[3818.68 --> 3825.14] verse 15, Paul quotes Exodus and says that God will show mercy and compassion on whomever he chooses. +[3825.94 --> 3834.46] This whole text today, which is so often viewed with judgment or ridicule, it's misunderstood +[3834.46 --> 3840.48] primarily because we don't frame it with the same lens that Paul does here. +[3840.48 --> 3851.02] mercy reigns and God does all things, even hardening some people's hearts to show his patience and his +[3851.02 --> 3861.28] mercy. Read verse 16 with me again. It does not therefore depend on human desire or effort, but God's +[3861.28 --> 3868.08] mercy. So again, Paul is pointing out that all of this, salvation, justice, mercy, it's up to God +[3868.08 --> 3875.14] and it's up to his choosing, not our longings, not our longings, not our efforts, not anything we do +[3875.14 --> 3883.20] or wish for or perhaps, and I think for some of us this is the kicker, not even what we desire to be true. +[3884.96 --> 3891.88] It is not up to human desire or effort, but only on God's mercy. +[3891.88 --> 3898.88] The canons of Dort, it's one of those confessions that our church and denomination use to help +[3898.88 --> 3905.04] summarize scripture and sort of aid us in understanding theology. It has this to say, +[3905.34 --> 3908.80] article 6 of part 1 says this, it's a bit of a chunk, so follow along here. +[3909.36 --> 3914.78] The fact that some receive from God the gift of faith within time and that others do not +[3914.78 --> 3921.64] stems from his eternal decree, for all his works are known to God from eternity. Acts 15, 18 and +[3921.64 --> 3926.88] Ephesians 1, 11 say that. In accordance with this decree, God graciously softens the hearts, +[3926.88 --> 3934.82] however hard, of the elect or those he chooses and inclines them to believe. But by a just judgment, +[3934.96 --> 3941.16] God leaves in their wickedness and hardness of heart those who have not been chosen. And this is +[3941.16 --> 3950.20] especially, and in this especially, is disclosed to us God's act, unfathomable, as merciful as it is just, +[3950.92 --> 3958.40] of distinguishing people equally lost. This is the well-known decree of election and reprobation +[3958.40 --> 3966.98] revealed in God's word. Again, God defines reality. God defines justice. And so even if our brains can't +[3966.98 --> 3975.82] grasp this, God in his mercy both hardens hearts and softens them. Paul uses the story of Pharaoh to +[3975.82 --> 3981.16] highlight this. In the next verse, verse 17, it says this, for scripture says to Pharaoh, I raised you +[3981.16 --> 3987.64] up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in +[3987.64 --> 3995.10] all the earth. This is a question that gets asked by all ages. I've been asked this question by parents, +[3995.10 --> 4001.16] by youth, even by my own kids in my time here. The question, why did God harden Pharaoh's heart? +[4001.64 --> 4008.56] Why didn't God just soften Pharaoh's heart? And the answer scripture gives us is that Pharaoh's heart +[4008.56 --> 4014.70] needed to be hardened so that God could do two things. One, display his power, and two, and perhaps +[4014.70 --> 4024.04] more importantly, have his name glorified in all the earth. God hardened Pharaoh's heart so that he, +[4024.04 --> 4032.04] God, could save the people whom God had chosen. His people survived the exodus, escaped slavery and +[4032.04 --> 4038.54] genocide from the Egyptians, and grew. The family line continued from Abraham to David and eventually +[4038.54 --> 4048.06] came to Christ, who saved all nations. Now, maybe we don't understand all of the whys and the hows, +[4048.06 --> 4054.84] but scripture tells us that God hardened Pharaoh's hearts so that his people, the royal Davidic line, +[4055.16 --> 4060.74] could survive all the way to Christ, and his redemption plan could end in Christ's life, +[4061.06 --> 4070.00] death, and resurrection, offering grace for all nations. God's plan ends for all people +[4070.00 --> 4079.04] so his name could be proclaimed by all people over all the earth. This passage that we read today, +[4079.14 --> 4085.36] this Romans 9 passage, is not meant for us to compare God's wrath against God's grace and pit +[4085.36 --> 4091.88] them against one another. This is a passage, and in fact, the whole narrative of scripture is a testament +[4091.88 --> 4101.24] to one thing only, the grace and mercy found in Jesus. Grace is held high here. Mercy is the focal +[4101.24 --> 4105.70] point throughout this whole book, this whole book of Romans, and if you've been following along in this +[4105.70 --> 4113.32] servant series, I pray that you've seen this. Romans has pointed emphatically to the fact that it is all +[4113.32 --> 4120.02] about grace. In this letter so far, you can see this behind me, Paul highlights that grace comes +[4120.02 --> 4128.20] to those who don't deserve it. That grace is more abundant than sin. That grace breaks the power of +[4128.20 --> 4135.64] sin and death. That grace is unbeatable. Nothing can defeat God's grace. That grace is undeserved by those +[4135.64 --> 4144.54] who receive it. That is our text today. This is not a passage where we're meant to get stuck in asking if +[4144.54 --> 4155.96] God is fair or not. This is a passage meant to highlight how unbelievably unfair it is that God chooses to save +[4155.96 --> 4166.36] anyone. This passage, once again, is meant to show us how high and deep and wide and far the love of God is +[4166.36 --> 4172.78] and how merciful His actions are to those whom He calls His children. +[4178.66 --> 4181.16] Some want God just to save everyone. +[4183.30 --> 4186.64] They think maybe that would be the most fair. +[4188.26 --> 4194.54] But sin needs justice. It's not fair if people do terrible things and are not held responsible for +[4194.54 --> 4201.04] them. Our society actually gets this. It's a place where cancel culture reigns right now. +[4202.06 --> 4206.16] To a fault, we understand that bad actions deserve consequences. +[4207.36 --> 4210.16] If God just saves everyone, He is not just. +[4212.46 --> 4220.08] Or, people want God to save everyone who chooses Him. At least everyone's got a shot. +[4220.08 --> 4227.02] But the problem is, no one would choose God without His intervention. +[4230.42 --> 4236.50] I'll give you an example. I think most of us are self-aware enough to think of that sin in our hearts +[4236.50 --> 4242.74] right now that we keep choosing over and over. I think most of us are self-aware enough to think +[4242.74 --> 4247.90] of that sin in our lives that we just can't seem to shake. No matter how hard we choose to, +[4247.90 --> 4259.46] we still choose it. Maybe it's pride. Maybe it's pornography. Maybe it's gossip. Maybe it's gluttony. +[4260.08 --> 4266.58] Maybe it's the pursuit of wealth or the pursuit of power or the pursuit of status. Maybe it's +[4266.58 --> 4274.44] envy. Maybe it's apathy. But many of you are self-aware enough to know that there is sin in your life +[4274.44 --> 4277.54] that you continuously choose over God. +[4281.18 --> 4282.94] Many of you are self-aware enough +[4282.94 --> 4284.76] that that sin +[4284.76 --> 4288.02] has either only been overcome by God +[4288.02 --> 4290.54] or will only be overcome +[4290.54 --> 4292.04] by God's intervention. +[4293.62 --> 4296.38] It will not be because you choose to get over it. +[4299.04 --> 4300.84] Many of you know that truth already. +[4300.84 --> 4302.76] And to those of you who don't, +[4303.82 --> 4305.98] maybe pride's rooted a little deeper than we thought. +[4310.18 --> 4316.18] Knowing there are sins out there that you keep choosing over God is why God simply can't show mercy +[4316.18 --> 4317.70] to those who choose Him. +[4318.54 --> 4320.86] Because no one would ever choose Him. +[4322.00 --> 4324.82] No one would ever choose Him first without His intervention, +[4325.26 --> 4327.06] without God coming to you first. +[4327.06 --> 4331.04] Our world is too depraved. +[4332.12 --> 4333.34] Sin runs too deep. +[4333.98 --> 4335.10] Which is why +[4335.10 --> 4337.40] the clean slate +[4337.40 --> 4339.30] of grace and mercy +[4339.30 --> 4341.42] granted to us by God, +[4341.56 --> 4342.34] our Father, +[4342.50 --> 4343.82] through Jesus Christ +[4343.82 --> 4344.88] in His life, +[4345.22 --> 4345.44] death, +[4345.60 --> 4346.36] and resurrection +[4346.36 --> 4348.52] is so unbelievably wonderful +[4348.52 --> 4350.30] because it crushes +[4350.30 --> 4351.58] that sin. +[4352.30 --> 4353.42] It crushes +[4353.42 --> 4354.96] that sin +[4354.96 --> 4356.96] that so easily entangles. +[4357.88 --> 4358.90] Those sins +[4358.90 --> 4360.08] that you just thought of +[4360.08 --> 4361.38] are wiped away +[4361.38 --> 4363.62] due to the mercy +[4363.62 --> 4364.62] and love +[4364.62 --> 4365.48] and grace +[4365.48 --> 4367.84] of Jesus' gospel truth. +[4367.96 --> 4368.94] In order for people +[4368.94 --> 4370.38] to get free from sin, +[4371.14 --> 4372.40] God must choose +[4372.40 --> 4373.56] to grant them mercy. +[4375.04 --> 4376.20] But in order +[4376.20 --> 4378.22] for the wages of sin +[4378.22 --> 4379.76] to be death, +[4380.60 --> 4382.22] God's justice against sin +[4382.22 --> 4383.20] must also prevail. +[4383.20 --> 4387.32] God does what He does +[4387.32 --> 4388.28] for the good +[4388.28 --> 4389.44] of His creation +[4389.44 --> 4390.70] and its final healing +[4390.70 --> 4391.68] and redemption. +[4392.22 --> 4393.08] He sees all +[4393.08 --> 4393.92] and in His sovereignty +[4393.92 --> 4395.56] has shown His mercy. +[4396.82 --> 4398.14] To question God +[4398.14 --> 4398.88] and His election, +[4399.04 --> 4399.16] though, +[4399.22 --> 4400.18] is to question +[4400.18 --> 4402.10] that exact redemption plan +[4402.10 --> 4403.02] that He has laid out. +[4404.02 --> 4404.86] So please, +[4404.98 --> 4406.28] I am not telling you +[4406.28 --> 4407.58] to stop wrestling with this. +[4407.58 --> 4409.52] I am not telling you +[4409.52 --> 4410.74] to stop asking questions +[4410.74 --> 4411.36] about this. +[4411.90 --> 4412.34] Please, +[4412.50 --> 4413.70] ask your questions. +[4414.40 --> 4415.30] Wrestle with this. +[4415.70 --> 4417.36] Engage this conversation. +[4417.90 --> 4418.78] But do so +[4418.78 --> 4419.70] with the framework +[4419.70 --> 4420.52] that in order +[4420.52 --> 4421.52] for God +[4421.52 --> 4422.42] to be God, +[4423.50 --> 4424.98] He's going to have answers +[4424.98 --> 4425.78] that are beyond +[4425.78 --> 4426.94] our understanding +[4426.94 --> 4427.78] of this eternity. +[4428.94 --> 4429.54] And so again, +[4429.90 --> 4430.40] our question +[4430.40 --> 4431.38] coming out of this +[4431.38 --> 4433.56] is can you trust Him +[4433.56 --> 4435.56] with those answers? +[4438.56 --> 4439.52] So number one, +[4439.62 --> 4440.40] God is sovereign. +[4440.62 --> 4441.04] Number two, +[4441.14 --> 4441.90] God is merciful. +[4442.36 --> 4443.04] And finally, +[4443.24 --> 4443.66] thirdly, +[4444.12 --> 4444.82] something we've actually +[4444.82 --> 4445.24] been covering +[4445.24 --> 4445.84] this whole time +[4445.84 --> 4446.28] is this. +[4446.88 --> 4447.70] God's kingdom +[4447.70 --> 4449.58] is not defined +[4449.58 --> 4450.14] by you, +[4451.08 --> 4452.42] but by God. +[4454.30 --> 4455.36] From way back +[4455.36 --> 4455.90] in Genesis, +[4456.12 --> 4456.74] God's promise +[4456.74 --> 4457.46] was always +[4457.46 --> 4458.32] that there would be +[4458.32 --> 4459.08] a people +[4459.08 --> 4460.18] specially chosen +[4460.18 --> 4461.04] by God. +[4462.00 --> 4462.62] Pastor Chris +[4462.62 --> 4463.58] read this last week +[4463.58 --> 4464.08] in his sermon, +[4464.20 --> 4464.82] Romans 9, +[4464.88 --> 4465.30] verse 8, +[4465.44 --> 4466.28] where it says this, +[4467.22 --> 4467.98] in other words, +[4468.52 --> 4469.58] it is not the children +[4469.58 --> 4470.54] by physical descent +[4470.54 --> 4471.50] who are God's children, +[4471.80 --> 4472.86] but it is the children +[4472.86 --> 4473.72] of the promise +[4473.72 --> 4474.40] who are regarded +[4474.40 --> 4475.72] as Abraham's offspring. +[4477.78 --> 4478.50] God's kingdom +[4478.50 --> 4479.24] was not designed +[4479.24 --> 4479.88] by birth, +[4480.36 --> 4481.16] but by God. +[4482.08 --> 4482.86] This was part +[4482.86 --> 4483.52] of God's covenant +[4483.52 --> 4484.02] to Abraham, +[4484.16 --> 4485.44] part of His redemption plan +[4485.44 --> 4487.22] to redeem the world. +[4488.00 --> 4488.34] However, +[4488.46 --> 4489.46] it's particularly +[4489.46 --> 4490.50] important for us +[4490.50 --> 4490.96] to see that +[4490.96 --> 4491.84] whether we look back +[4491.84 --> 4492.42] to Genesis +[4492.42 --> 4493.56] and Exodus +[4493.56 --> 4494.80] and the Old Testament +[4494.80 --> 4495.56] within the nation +[4495.56 --> 4496.14] of Israel, +[4496.34 --> 4497.98] or we skip ahead here +[4497.98 --> 4498.86] to Romans, +[4498.98 --> 4499.72] to the New Testament, +[4499.82 --> 4500.94] after Jesus' life, +[4501.30 --> 4502.10] death, and resurrection, +[4502.58 --> 4504.22] apart from God choosing, +[4505.42 --> 4505.84] there would be +[4505.84 --> 4506.74] no chosen people. +[4508.48 --> 4510.08] There can't be chosen people +[4510.08 --> 4511.34] if God doesn't choose. +[4512.92 --> 4513.86] Now, this is huge +[4513.86 --> 4516.02] because being a chosen people, +[4516.14 --> 4517.90] being chosen by God, +[4517.90 --> 4519.28] gets to the heart +[4519.28 --> 4520.80] of our identities. +[4521.82 --> 4522.46] God tells us +[4522.46 --> 4524.24] over and over again +[4524.24 --> 4525.00] in His Word +[4525.00 --> 4525.94] that He has chosen +[4525.94 --> 4526.78] His people. +[4526.88 --> 4527.98] It is throughout Scripture. +[4528.80 --> 4529.32] We see that +[4529.32 --> 4530.90] in Deuteronomy 14.2. +[4532.26 --> 4534.34] We see it in Psalm 33.12. +[4534.92 --> 4535.80] There's a list here. +[4536.08 --> 4536.58] I'm not going to read +[4536.58 --> 4536.90] all of them, +[4537.00 --> 4538.38] but Deuteronomy 14.2. +[4538.62 --> 4539.78] The Lord has chosen you +[4539.78 --> 4540.38] to be a people +[4540.38 --> 4541.92] for His treasured possession. +[4542.32 --> 4543.24] Psalm 33.12. +[4543.32 --> 4544.24] The people whom +[4544.24 --> 4545.08] He has chosen +[4545.08 --> 4546.28] as His heritage. +[4546.28 --> 4547.76] Isaiah 43.20. +[4548.18 --> 4548.70] To give drink +[4548.70 --> 4550.42] to my chosen people. +[4551.10 --> 4552.12] John 15.16. +[4552.56 --> 4553.84] I chose you +[4553.84 --> 4555.02] and appointed you. +[4555.34 --> 4556.22] Ephesians 1.4. +[4556.50 --> 4557.96] He chose us in Him +[4557.96 --> 4558.98] before the foundation +[4558.98 --> 4559.48] of the world. +[4559.78 --> 4560.72] 1 Peter 2.9. +[4561.12 --> 4563.24] But you are a chosen race, +[4563.34 --> 4565.20] a people for His own possession. +[4565.82 --> 4566.68] And according to this +[4566.68 --> 4567.78] fun little Greek tool +[4567.78 --> 4568.52] that I get to use +[4568.52 --> 4569.48] for school right now, +[4569.68 --> 4570.50] those are six +[4570.50 --> 4573.26] of over 107 references. +[4573.26 --> 4577.28] that Scripture speaks +[4577.28 --> 4578.72] of the people God chooses. +[4580.04 --> 4582.86] We belong to God. +[4583.88 --> 4585.34] This is foundational +[4585.34 --> 4586.36] to our identity. +[4587.74 --> 4589.14] Our only comfort +[4589.14 --> 4591.12] in life and in death +[4591.12 --> 4593.30] is that we are not our own, +[4593.42 --> 4595.34] but we belong body and soul +[4595.34 --> 4596.78] in life and in death +[4596.78 --> 4598.60] to our faithful Savior, +[4598.78 --> 4599.54] Jesus Christ. +[4599.54 --> 4600.92] He has fully paid +[4600.92 --> 4602.12] for all our sins +[4602.12 --> 4603.34] with His precious blood +[4603.34 --> 4605.26] and He has set us free +[4605.26 --> 4606.04] from the tyranny +[4606.04 --> 4606.66] of the devil. +[4607.02 --> 4608.46] He also watches over us +[4608.46 --> 4609.26] in such a way +[4609.26 --> 4610.86] that not a hair +[4610.86 --> 4612.24] can fall from our heads +[4612.24 --> 4614.06] without the will +[4614.06 --> 4615.30] of our Father +[4615.30 --> 4616.20] in heaven. +[4618.08 --> 4619.26] Our only comfort +[4619.26 --> 4620.44] in this world +[4620.44 --> 4621.54] is that our identities +[4622.18 --> 4624.00] belong to God. +[4624.92 --> 4627.08] We are chosen by Him. +[4627.08 --> 4630.08] Our identities +[4630.08 --> 4631.68] are not earned. +[4632.74 --> 4633.94] They are not achieved. +[4634.82 --> 4635.98] They are not won. +[4636.40 --> 4637.38] They are not discovered. +[4637.90 --> 4638.46] Our identities +[4638.46 --> 4639.88] are given to us. +[4640.80 --> 4642.48] They are not found within. +[4643.14 --> 4644.44] They are found from Him. +[4645.08 --> 4646.40] We belong to God +[4646.40 --> 4647.56] fully known, +[4648.28 --> 4649.22] fully loved, +[4650.10 --> 4650.90] fully saved. +[4653.22 --> 4654.94] Our faith is given to us +[4654.94 --> 4656.06] once we see God +[4656.06 --> 4657.20] for who He is. +[4657.44 --> 4657.64] Sorry, +[4657.76 --> 4659.36] once faith is given to us, +[4660.12 --> 4661.12] once we see God +[4661.12 --> 4662.24] for who He really is, +[4662.54 --> 4663.48] full of grace, +[4663.86 --> 4664.74] full of mercy, +[4665.30 --> 4666.18] sovereignly reigning +[4666.18 --> 4667.22] over His creation, +[4667.62 --> 4668.32] moving towards +[4668.32 --> 4669.26] the eternal hope +[4669.26 --> 4670.56] found in His kingdom come +[4670.56 --> 4671.72] and His kingdom coming, +[4672.08 --> 4673.08] we can know +[4673.08 --> 4674.80] that we belong to Him. +[4676.16 --> 4676.80] And therefore, +[4677.04 --> 4678.06] as our text says, +[4678.70 --> 4679.44] make the riches +[4679.44 --> 4680.24] of His kingdom +[4680.24 --> 4682.02] known to those around us. +[4682.02 --> 4683.80] So once again, +[4684.58 --> 4686.04] can you trust +[4686.04 --> 4688.66] that you belong to Him? +[4691.92 --> 4693.84] It is not unfair +[4693.84 --> 4695.22] that some, +[4695.64 --> 4696.62] through God's sovereignty +[4696.62 --> 4697.26] and mercy, +[4697.76 --> 4699.50] are chosen by grace +[4699.50 --> 4701.06] through Christ Jesus. +[4704.06 --> 4704.76] You know, +[4704.78 --> 4706.10] it's not uncommon +[4706.10 --> 4708.30] for us to ask, +[4708.70 --> 4709.82] is it unfair +[4709.82 --> 4711.58] that God only chooses some? +[4711.58 --> 4712.18] I get it. +[4712.28 --> 4713.12] I wonder that myself, +[4713.20 --> 4713.64] to be honest. +[4715.08 --> 4716.24] But I think it's important +[4716.24 --> 4717.28] to spin this question +[4717.28 --> 4717.84] for a moment +[4717.84 --> 4719.40] and ask this one instead. +[4721.12 --> 4722.20] Is it fair +[4722.20 --> 4724.86] that Jesus had to die +[4724.86 --> 4725.46] for anyone? +[4727.06 --> 4728.10] Is it fair +[4728.10 --> 4729.60] that Jesus +[4729.60 --> 4731.02] had to come down +[4731.02 --> 4732.64] from the thrones of heaven, +[4733.60 --> 4735.58] put on this skin costume +[4735.58 --> 4736.80] that we call flesh, +[4737.98 --> 4739.58] dwell in this corrupt world +[4739.58 --> 4741.60] world that we've all cultivated, +[4742.48 --> 4744.34] commit no sins of His own, +[4744.78 --> 4745.94] but take on the sins +[4745.94 --> 4747.50] not just of a few people, +[4747.74 --> 4749.26] but of all of humanity +[4749.26 --> 4751.00] throughout all of history +[4751.00 --> 4752.36] onto His shoulders, +[4753.28 --> 4754.34] get whipped +[4754.34 --> 4755.84] and flogged +[4755.84 --> 4756.74] and beaten +[4756.74 --> 4757.84] and pierced +[4757.84 --> 4758.88] and spat on +[4758.88 --> 4759.66] and ridiculed +[4759.66 --> 4760.46] and mocked +[4760.46 --> 4761.28] and stabbed +[4761.28 --> 4762.56] and hung on a cross +[4762.56 --> 4763.40] to die +[4763.40 --> 4764.92] one of the most painful +[4764.92 --> 4766.90] and most public deaths +[4766.90 --> 4767.66] imaginable. +[4768.66 --> 4770.04] Is it fair +[4770.04 --> 4770.74] that Jesus +[4770.74 --> 4771.66] had to do +[4771.66 --> 4772.84] all of that +[4772.84 --> 4774.22] to save anyone? +[4775.96 --> 4777.18] Because He did. +[4778.32 --> 4779.48] He lived +[4779.48 --> 4780.46] that out. +[4782.34 --> 4783.50] And then +[4783.50 --> 4785.14] He miraculously +[4785.14 --> 4785.90] rose again +[4785.90 --> 4786.94] from the grave. +[4786.94 --> 4790.28] He didn't simply +[4790.28 --> 4791.10] do that. +[4791.44 --> 4792.18] He did it +[4792.18 --> 4792.66] out of His +[4792.66 --> 4794.10] unconditional love +[4794.10 --> 4795.52] for humanity +[4795.52 --> 4796.24] and the world +[4796.24 --> 4796.94] that He created. +[4797.06 --> 4798.40] He was not angry. +[4798.54 --> 4799.12] He was not bitter. +[4799.22 --> 4800.04] He was not resentful. +[4800.10 --> 4800.74] He was full +[4800.74 --> 4801.78] of love +[4801.78 --> 4802.80] and mercy. +[4806.36 --> 4807.36] One last question +[4807.36 --> 4808.82] before we conclude. +[4810.40 --> 4811.36] If election +[4811.36 --> 4812.68] is not up to us, +[4813.64 --> 4814.36] if God +[4814.36 --> 4815.52] chooses us, +[4815.58 --> 4816.58] not the other way around, +[4816.58 --> 4818.28] if choosing God +[4818.28 --> 4819.34] was God's doing +[4819.34 --> 4820.74] and not my responsibility, +[4821.70 --> 4823.08] then what is +[4823.08 --> 4823.86] my responsibility? +[4825.32 --> 4826.90] If God chooses us +[4826.90 --> 4828.26] and yet we are not robots, +[4829.36 --> 4831.70] what is our responsibility? +[4833.72 --> 4834.52] Pastor Chris +[4834.52 --> 4835.06] is going to talk +[4835.06 --> 4836.08] about that next week +[4836.08 --> 4836.58] as we look +[4836.58 --> 4837.10] at the end +[4837.10 --> 4838.12] of chapter 9 +[4838.12 --> 4839.02] and the beginning +[4839.02 --> 4840.24] of chapter 10. +[4843.34 --> 4844.12] Everyone loves +[4844.12 --> 4844.64] a cliffhanger. +[4844.64 --> 4846.76] But for now, +[4846.82 --> 4847.58] let's remember this. +[4848.98 --> 4850.92] It is not unfair +[4850.92 --> 4852.60] that some, +[4852.82 --> 4853.34] through God's +[4853.34 --> 4854.50] sovereignty and mercy, +[4854.96 --> 4856.62] are chosen by grace +[4856.62 --> 4858.26] through Christ Jesus. +[4859.52 --> 4860.44] And in light +[4860.44 --> 4861.30] of that reality, +[4861.70 --> 4862.20] the reality +[4862.20 --> 4862.90] which God, +[4863.14 --> 4864.02] our Creator, +[4864.18 --> 4865.02] has defined, +[4866.02 --> 4867.52] our response +[4867.52 --> 4868.42] should be +[4868.42 --> 4869.20] these three things. +[4869.20 --> 4870.58] one, +[4870.66 --> 4871.04] we are called +[4871.04 --> 4871.54] to gather, +[4872.20 --> 4873.76] to be with His people +[4873.76 --> 4875.18] and to worship Him. +[4875.74 --> 4876.08] Remember, +[4876.22 --> 4877.32] all good theology +[4877.32 --> 4878.42] leads to doxology. +[4878.58 --> 4879.28] All of this +[4879.28 --> 4880.24] leads to us +[4880.24 --> 4881.42] worshiping God. +[4881.50 --> 4882.18] Your identity +[4882.18 --> 4882.94] is in Him. +[4883.16 --> 4883.98] Your salvation +[4883.98 --> 4884.92] is in Him. +[4885.02 --> 4885.62] Your hope +[4885.62 --> 4886.72] is in Him. +[4887.64 --> 4888.54] Let us gather +[4888.54 --> 4889.94] and praise +[4889.94 --> 4891.00] our God. +[4891.88 --> 4892.28] Second, +[4892.38 --> 4892.66] we're called +[4892.66 --> 4893.10] to grow, +[4893.60 --> 4894.26] to ask +[4894.26 --> 4895.16] these questions +[4895.16 --> 4895.84] that are hard +[4895.84 --> 4897.04] and trust Him +[4897.04 --> 4897.94] with the answers +[4897.94 --> 4898.34] that maybe +[4898.34 --> 4899.32] we don't understand. +[4900.20 --> 4901.24] We can find +[4901.24 --> 4902.84] rest and solitude +[4902.84 --> 4904.10] in the answers +[4904.10 --> 4905.28] we can comprehend. +[4906.40 --> 4907.20] And I hope +[4907.20 --> 4907.86] that we can find +[4907.86 --> 4909.12] hope and trust +[4909.12 --> 4910.30] and rest +[4910.30 --> 4911.20] in the ones +[4911.20 --> 4912.12] that maybe we can't. +[4913.82 --> 4914.32] And finally, +[4914.46 --> 4914.74] thirdly, +[4914.78 --> 4915.22] we are called +[4915.22 --> 4915.62] to go, +[4916.24 --> 4917.72] to be present +[4917.72 --> 4918.40] in our community +[4918.40 --> 4919.14] and make +[4919.14 --> 4919.84] the riches +[4919.84 --> 4920.42] of His kingdom +[4920.42 --> 4921.08] known to those +[4921.08 --> 4921.70] around us +[4921.70 --> 4923.28] in order +[4923.28 --> 4924.18] that God +[4924.18 --> 4925.06] can work +[4925.06 --> 4925.68] through us +[4925.68 --> 4926.90] and plant +[4926.90 --> 4927.54] the gift +[4927.54 --> 4928.30] of faith +[4928.30 --> 4929.42] into others, +[4930.04 --> 4930.56] others +[4930.56 --> 4931.78] whom He has +[4931.78 --> 4932.74] already called +[4932.74 --> 4933.92] to be His people. +[4934.64 --> 4934.88] Amen. +[4935.12 --> 4935.56] Let me pray. +[4940.04 --> 4941.06] Father in heaven, +[4941.90 --> 4944.32] God, +[4944.40 --> 4945.24] there are realities +[4945.24 --> 4945.94] in this world +[4945.94 --> 4946.66] that we cannot +[4946.66 --> 4947.44] fully wrap +[4947.44 --> 4948.28] our minds around. +[4949.46 --> 4950.10] And God, +[4950.22 --> 4951.38] sometimes we look +[4951.38 --> 4952.48] at this world +[4952.48 --> 4953.30] and we do ask +[4953.30 --> 4953.74] ourselves, +[4953.92 --> 4954.72] is this fair? +[4954.72 --> 4956.58] is this just? +[4958.78 --> 4959.76] But God, +[4960.34 --> 4961.58] please instill +[4961.58 --> 4962.26] in our hearts +[4962.26 --> 4963.00] and our minds +[4963.00 --> 4964.52] that You are God. +[4964.84 --> 4966.14] You are sovereignly +[4966.14 --> 4966.84] reigning over +[4966.84 --> 4967.94] all Your creation +[4967.94 --> 4970.02] and that this reality +[4970.02 --> 4971.48] is defined by You, +[4971.94 --> 4972.80] that love +[4972.80 --> 4974.24] is defined by You, +[4974.30 --> 4974.96] that trust +[4974.96 --> 4975.66] is designed +[4975.66 --> 4976.34] by You, +[4976.40 --> 4976.98] that truth +[4976.98 --> 4977.68] is designed +[4977.68 --> 4978.22] by You, +[4978.94 --> 4980.26] and that justice +[4980.26 --> 4981.04] is designed +[4981.04 --> 4981.48] by You. +[4981.48 --> 4982.14] God, +[4982.20 --> 4983.18] may that imprint +[4983.18 --> 4984.18] upon our hearts +[4984.18 --> 4985.64] and may we know +[4985.64 --> 4986.32] without a shadow +[4986.32 --> 4986.76] of a doubt +[4986.76 --> 4988.44] that You are a God +[4988.44 --> 4989.58] of mercy +[4989.58 --> 4990.92] and a God +[4990.92 --> 4991.48] of grace. +[4992.76 --> 4993.20] Lord, +[4993.28 --> 4994.48] we are so +[4994.48 --> 4996.22] unbelievably grateful +[4996.22 --> 4996.76] that You have +[4996.76 --> 4997.96] called us Your own. +[4999.54 --> 5000.16] And Lord, +[5000.22 --> 5000.74] for those +[5000.74 --> 5002.34] whom You have not called, +[5002.60 --> 5003.64] whom we love dearly, +[5004.36 --> 5005.82] we pray that You will +[5005.82 --> 5006.84] plant that seed of faith +[5006.84 --> 5007.56] into their hearts. +[5008.06 --> 5009.00] May we be vessels +[5009.00 --> 5009.96] for that, +[5010.10 --> 5010.28] God. +[5011.38 --> 5012.62] May You reach out +[5012.62 --> 5013.10] to them. +[5015.44 --> 5016.06] And Lord, +[5016.14 --> 5016.82] may we know +[5016.82 --> 5019.14] that You +[5019.14 --> 5019.88] reign +[5019.88 --> 5020.78] on the throne. +[5024.82 --> 5025.26] God, +[5025.30 --> 5026.28] we continue to ask You +[5026.28 --> 5027.00] to forgive us +[5027.00 --> 5027.84] our sins +[5027.84 --> 5029.34] as we know You do. +[5029.92 --> 5030.88] And may we always +[5030.88 --> 5031.58] step forward +[5031.58 --> 5032.44] in that truth, +[5032.56 --> 5033.66] knowing that we are saved, +[5033.86 --> 5034.66] that we are forgiven, +[5034.98 --> 5036.18] and that we are called +[5036.18 --> 5037.22] to gather, +[5037.40 --> 5037.78] to grow, +[5037.78 --> 5038.36] and to go. +[5038.52 --> 5039.14] In Your name, +[5039.32 --> 5039.96] we pray this. +[5040.36 --> 5040.58] Amen. +[5046.40 --> 5047.04] Please rise +[5047.04 --> 5048.06] as we respond in song. +[5048.06 --> 5078.04] Thank you. +[5078.06 --> 5108.04] Thank you. +[5108.06 --> 5110.06] Thank you. +[5138.06 --> 5140.06] Thank you. +[5168.06 --> 5170.06] Praise the Lord. +[5172.06 --> 5176.06] His mercy is Lord. +[5178.06 --> 5182.06] Stronger than darkness, new every morn. +[5182.06 --> 5188.06] Our sins, they are many. His mercy is Lord. +[5188.06 --> 5196.30] What riches of kindness He lavished on us. +[5196.70 --> 5201.44] His blood was the payment, His life was the cost. +[5201.90 --> 5207.06] We stood with a debt we could never afford. +[5207.06 --> 5213.06] Our sins, they are many. His mercy is Lord. +[5215.06 --> 5219.06] Praise the Lord. +[5219.06 --> 5225.06] His mercy is Lord. +[5225.06 --> 5231.06] Stronger than darkness, new every morn. +[5231.06 --> 5235.06] Our sins, they are many. His mercy is Lord. +[5235.06 --> 5239.06] Praise the Lord. +[5239.06 --> 5243.06] His mercy is Lord. +[5243.06 --> 5251.06] Stronger than darkness, new every morn. +[5251.06 --> 5256.90] Our sins, they are many. His mercy is Lord. +[5256.90 --> 5264.90] Our sins, they are many. His mercy is Lord. +[5264.90 --> 5266.90] Amen. +[5266.90 --> 5267.90] Amen. +[5267.90 --> 5268.90] Amen. +[5268.90 --> 5270.90] If you have found yourself this morning in need of prayer, +[5270.90 --> 5272.90] there are going to be prayer people available, +[5272.90 --> 5274.90] both here at the front and also in the back. +[5274.90 --> 5278.90] They'll be wearing name tags with like yellow name tags on the front. +[5278.90 --> 5280.90] So please feel free to reach out to one of them for prayer. +[5280.90 --> 5282.90] Or honestly, turn to your neighbor and ask them to pray for you as well. +[5282.90 --> 5284.90] We are a praying church. +[5284.90 --> 5286.90] We can do that for one another. +[5286.90 --> 5291.90] Please hear God's parting blessing today from number six. +[5291.90 --> 5294.90] The Lord bless you and keep you. +[5294.90 --> 5298.90] The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you. +[5298.90 --> 5303.90] The Lord turn his face toward you and give you his peace. +[5303.90 --> 5306.90] And all God's people said, Amen. +[5316.90 --> 5326.90] you are holy +[5326.90 --> 5331.90] you are mighty +[5331.90 --> 5333.90] you are mighty +[5333.90 --> 5335.90] you are worthy +[5335.90 --> 5337.90] you are worthy +[5337.90 --> 5338.90] you are worthy +[5338.90 --> 5341.90] worthy of praise +[5341.90 --> 5342.90] you are great +[5342.90 --> 5344.90] I will follow +[5344.90 --> 5345.90] I will follow +[5345.90 --> 5346.90] I will follow +[5346.90 --> 5348.90] I will listen +[5348.90 --> 5349.90] I will listen +[5349.90 --> 5350.90] i will listen +[5350.90 --> 5352.90] I will love you +[5352.90 --> 5353.90] I will love you +[5353.90 --> 5354.90] you +[5354.90 --> 5356.90] I will all of my days +[5356.90 --> 5358.90] all of my days +[5358.90 --> 5361.90] you are guard, are Lord +[5361.90 --> 5362.90] you are King of you +[5362.90 --> 5365.90] you are glory +[5365.90 --> 5366.86] you are worthy +[5366.86 --> 5367.90] you are Lord of everything +[5367.90 --> 5368.86] you are worthy +[5368.86 --> 5369.90] You are worthy +[5369.90 --> 5379.50] after +[5379.50 --> 5386.54] and worship the king who is worthy and i will +[5394.54 --> 5404.54] you're my prince of peace and i will live my life for you +[5404.54 --> 5413.50] you are mighty +[5416.22 --> 5417.50] you are worthy +[5419.98 --> 5421.50] worthy of praise +[5424.70 --> 5427.50] i will follow +[5427.50 --> 5440.38] oh +[5440.38 --> 5448.36] I will sing and worship the great God, +[5448.48 --> 5452.54] Lord of every, and I will love you well. +[5452.90 --> 5458.38] For the great I am, I will bow down before me. +[5459.18 --> 5464.78] And I will sing and worship the King, +[5464.78 --> 5469.78] For the great I am, I will love you well. +[5469.78 --> 5476.78] For the great I am, I will bow down before me. +[5476.78 --> 5482.78] And you're my Prince of Peace, and I will live my life for you. +[5484.78 --> 5491.78] You're my Prince of Peace, and I will live my life for you. +[5494.78 --> 5524.78] And I will +[5524.78 --> 5554.76] Thank you. +[5554.78 --> 5584.76] Thank you. +[5584.78 --> 5614.76] Thank you. +[5614.78 --> 5644.76] Thank you. +[5644.78 --> 5674.76] Thank you. +[5674.78 --> 5681.78] Thank you. +[5681.78 --> 5682.10] Thank you. +[5682.10 --> 5689.10] Thank you. +[5689.10 --> 5691.10] Thank you. +[5691.10 --> 5698.10] Thank you. +[5698.10 --> 5700.10] Thank you. +[5700.10 --> 5702.10] Thank you. +[5702.10 --> 5706.10] Thank you. +[5706.10 --> 5713.10] Thank you. +[5713.10 --> 5715.10] Thank you. +[5715.10 --> 5717.10] Thank you. +[5717.10 --> 5719.10] Thank you. +[5736.10 --> 5737.10] Thank you. +[5766.10 --> 5767.10] Thank you. +[5796.10 --> 5797.10] Thank you. +[5826.10 --> 5827.10] Thank you. +[5856.10 --> 5857.10] Thank you. +[5886.10 --> 5887.10] Thank you. +[5916.10 --> 5917.10] Thank you. +[5946.10 --> 5947.10] Thank you. +[5976.10 --> 5977.10] Thank you. +[6006.10 --> 6007.10] Thank you. +[6036.10 --> 6037.10] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - October 8, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - October 8, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..678d080b25964bd57035a5cb1c96aa8dd8075fba --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - October 8, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,122 @@ +• Praise and worship +• God's favor and presence +• His protection and peace +• Redemption through His grace +• Joy and celebration in praising Him +• Shouting out praise and thanks to God +• Introduction to the service +• Welcome and invitation to participate in communion +• Cancellation of youth Bible study for Thanksgiving weekend +• Announcements: + + Pastor Kevin's announcement + + Availability of forms for youth ministry + + Starting of new youth program in 2020 + + Community art project (Gather, Grow, Go, Here) +• Upcoming event: Revival Hymns on October 29 at 6pm +• Invitation to greet God and welcome Him into worship +• Reading of Psalm 66:1-5, 8-9, 16-17, 19-20 +• Singing of hymns including "Great is Thy Faithfulness" +• Recitation of scripture verses with emphasis on God's faithfulness +• Thanksgiving and praise for God's love and faithfulness +• The exalted love of God above the heavens +• The glory of God over all the earth +• A liturgy of thanksgiving through song and prayer +• God's greatness, wisdom, power, and love +• Invitation to join in a thanksgiving service +• Responsive liturgy led by the worship team +• Celebration of Thanksgiving feast with worship +• Reflection on the significance of feasting and celebration as acts of war against evil and death +• Thanksgiving prayer and hymns +• The importance of gratitude +• Salvation through Jesus Christ +• Overcoming struggles and difficulties +• Giving thanks for blessings received +• Financial support for a local food bank +• Community involvement and service +• Food Bank and kindness +• Thanking God for blessings +• Children's worship on the theme of peace +• Sharing personal thanks and reflections +• Family prayer and gratitude to God +• Thanking God for abundance and blessings +• Expressing gratitude for sun, rains, and land flourishing +• Appreciating God's saving grace through Jesus Christ +• Praying for guidance, wisdom, and healing for individuals +• Seeking comfort and peace in times of trouble +• Interceding for those struggling with health issues, relationships, and grief +• Requesting protection, blessing, and guidance for the congregation and church ministries +• Asking for peace and an end to war and strife +• Praying for growth in love, truth, righteousness, and faith +• Introduction and welcome to the service +• Discussion of the speaker's absence last week at church +• Personal gratitude for the congregation and community +• Reading from Luke 17:11-19, a story about Jesus healing ten men with leprosy +• Reflection on faith and thankfulness in daily life +• Recycling of things, including food and tradition +• Importance of alone time on Thanksgiving +• Cultural practice of Thanksgiving in North America +• Distinction between traditional Thanksgiving values and modern practices +• Reading from verse 15 as a focus for the morning service +• The text discusses how giving thanks is a distinctive characteristic of true Christians. +• The passage in question is about a man who was healed by Jesus and praised God loudly, thanking him at his feet. +• A video shared with the speaker challenges commonly held beliefs among Christians on whether Thanksgiving is distinctly Christian or not. +• The video shows a person walking up to professing Christians and asking them to show where the Bible says Jesus is God. +• Jesus is often considered God, but it's not explicitly stated in all accounts +• The man who returned to praise God was unique among those healed by Jesus +• The Greek word "kathorizo" means cleansing or healing, particularly for lepers +• Lepers were considered unclean under the Levitical law and thus kept at a distance from others +• The origin of the word "catharsis" and its evolution in meaning +• Difference between physical purging and emotional release +• Jesus' healing power and emotional response to his touch +• Purpose of the gospel: providing peace with God, not just peace of mind +• Connection between righteousness, purity from sin, and peace with God +• The importance of understanding the true meaning and purpose of Christianity +• The gospel is about purity before God, not just physical or emotional comfort +• Jesus' sacrifice purifies us from sin and unrighteousness +• Many people in modern churches focus on feeling good, secure, or happy rather than purity with God +• Isaiah 1:18-19 prophesies that our sins can be washed away like scarlet become white as snow +• The functional purpose of religion is to make people better and soothe consciences, not true Christianity +• The gospel is about doing what one cannot do but needs to do +• Jesus lived the life and died the death that humanity deserves, serving as a perfect sacrifice for atonement +• Atonement means Jesus' death in our place to restore relationship with God broken by sin +• Sin's effects are minimized in modern culture, while physical and emotional healing are prioritized over reconciliation with God +• The gospel looks deeper than temporary solutions like physical or emotional healing, instead emphasizing restoration of relationship with God through faith +• The concept of healing through faith is discussed +• The possibility that the other nine individuals were also healed, but didn't return to praise Jesus +• The idea that God knows a person's faithfulness beforehand and responds accordingly +• The translation of the Greek word "sozo" as meaning "to save" rather than just "heal" +• Examples from Acts 4:12 and Luke 7:50 where salvation is emphasized over physical healing. +• The gospel is about salvation and faith, not just physical healing or emotional response +• One man's experience of being healed and praising God shows the greater healing and purification available through Jesus +• Giving thanks to God in worship is a distinctive characteristic of true Christians +• In a post-Christian age, Christians are often identified and treated with suspicion and are seen as being on the wrong side of history due to past abuses and scandals +• A survey was conducted to gather opinions from people about what they think of Christians today +• Initial expectations vs actual responses to questions about Christianity +• Positive reactions to the word "church" +• Neutral or apathetic responses when asked about Christianity and its history in Canada +• Split opinions on whether Christians are a positive force for good in the world +• Reflections on the implications of people's lack of strong emotions or opinions about Christianity +• Comparisons between polite apathy towards Christianity and the reactions of those healed by Jesus in the Bible +• The importance of having a "polite attitude" as Christians +• A quote from the epistle to Dionysus referencing Christians being like the soul to the body, and what this means for the city +• Thanksgiving as a battle for the soul of the church +• Expressing gratitude to God and being known as the people of Thanksgiving +• The coming together at the table in liturgy and prayer, including the Lord's Supper +• Giving thanks for God's blessings, Jesus Christ, and His sacrifice +• Remembrance of Christ's death and resurrection in the Eucharist +• Invitation to come to the communion table regardless of faith level or frequency of participation +• Instructions for participating in the Eucharist +• Invitation for worship volunteers and ushers to come forward +• Opportunity for prayer with individuals before or during communion +• Gratitude expressed for those serving and participating +• Praise and worship +• The cross and sacrifice of Christ +• Jesus' reign and victory +• Redemption and salvation through Jesus +• Prayer and thanksgiving to God +• Benediction and final song +• Sending out to worship God +• Praying for a tender heartedness to touch the world with God's grace +• Acknowledging God's presence and protection in all aspects of life +• Praise and worship through song (specifically, the Doxology) +• Expressions of gratitude and thanksgiving \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - October 8, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - October 8, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..43caf69962c9d8185e38129bbcee7876675df9fd --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - October 8, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,2203 @@ +[0.00 --> 10.82] The Lord bless you and keep you. +[11.72 --> 18.06] Make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. +[18.06 --> 29.44] The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace. +[30.00 --> 37.10] You can praise Him beside Him and be grateful to you and give you peace W childcare. +[37.10 --> 40.86] To receive re blankets from Dear God. +[40.86 --> 51.34] To receive lunch from Btw thatполне is full of activities togin the Lord. +[51.34 --> 59.28] Amen, amen, amen. +[62.28 --> 69.12] Lord bless you and keep you. +[70.02 --> 73.50] Make his face shine upon you. +[73.50 --> 76.50] Be gracious to you. +[76.50 --> 83.04] Lord turn his face toward you. +[83.74 --> 88.28] And give you peace. +[89.94 --> 100.42] Amen, amen, amen. +[100.42 --> 103.46] We sing, we sing. +[103.46 --> 114.10] Amen, amen, amen. +[114.10 --> 116.74] Amen, amen. +[116.74 --> 130.42] Amen, amen. +[130.42 --> 133.32] May his favor be a pardon +[133.32 --> 136.76] And a thousand generations +[136.76 --> 140.26] And your family and your children +[140.26 --> 143.66] And their children and their children +[143.66 --> 147.34] May his favor be upon you +[147.34 --> 150.44] And a thousand generations +[150.44 --> 154.00] And your family and your children +[154.00 --> 157.38] And their children and their children +[157.38 --> 161.08] May his presence go before you +[161.08 --> 162.72] And behind you +[162.72 --> 164.52] And beside you +[164.52 --> 164.58] And beside you +[164.58 --> 166.28] All around you +[166.28 --> 168.02] And within you +[168.02 --> 169.72] He is with you +[169.72 --> 171.56] He is with you +[171.56 --> 174.52] In the morning and evening +[174.52 --> 176.22] And you're coming +[176.22 --> 177.92] And you're coming +[177.92 --> 179.94] And you're weeping +[179.94 --> 181.70] And rejoicing +[181.70 --> 183.30] He is for you +[183.30 --> 196.74] He is for you +[196.74 --> 198.74] Amen, amen, amen, amen +[198.74 --> 210.16] Amen, amen, amen +[210.16 --> 217.64] Amen, amen, amen +[217.64 --> 224.54] Amen, amen, amen +[224.54 --> 226.48] Amen, amen, amen +[226.48 --> 228.82] May his presence go before you +[228.82 --> 230.82] And behind you +[230.82 --> 231.60] And behind you +[231.60 --> 233.06] And beside you +[233.06 --> 234.82] All around you +[234.82 --> 235.86] And within you +[235.86 --> 252.86] He's with you, He's with you in the morning, in the evening, and you're calling, and you're dying, and you're leaving, and you're rejoicing, He's for you. +[265.86 --> 295.84] He's going to be here, and you're going to be here. +[295.84 --> 300.24] We worship the God who evermore will be. +[301.26 --> 306.96] He opened the prison door, He parted the raging sea. +[307.52 --> 311.06] My God, He holds the victory. +[313.48 --> 316.24] Let's join the house of the Lord. +[316.54 --> 319.06] Let's join the house of the Lord today. +[320.00 --> 321.60] And we won't be quiet. +[322.60 --> 324.64] We shout out your praise. +[324.64 --> 327.44] Let's join the house of the Lord. +[327.82 --> 330.96] Our God is surely in this place. +[331.18 --> 332.80] And we won't be quiet. +[334.00 --> 336.08] We shout out your praise. +[337.52 --> 338.64] Oh, oh, oh. +[339.30 --> 341.84] We shout out your praise. +[341.84 --> 348.90] We sing to the God who heals. +[348.90 --> 351.72] We sing to the God who saves. +[351.72 --> 356.08] We sing to the God who always makes a way. +[356.08 --> 358.28] Cause He holds up on that cross. +[358.28 --> 360.06] Cause He holds up on that cross. +[360.06 --> 362.84] Then He rose up from that grave. +[362.84 --> 364.84] My God is still rolling stone. +[364.84 --> 367.84] My God is still rolling stones away. +[367.84 --> 372.12] ThyLE, he means to him. +[372.12 --> 373.74] tiol Lucy Hyistenia +[374.30 --> 374.82] McFlde is still rolling territory. +[374.88 --> 375.24] If you do, He eliminements natale and vi LA +[375.24 --> 377.14] Thтра, we sing to the God who makes a way. +[377.14 --> 377.94] We sing to the God who erase les dés巴at. +[377.94 --> 382.62] We Hotards to the God who saves y morwali for. +[382.86 --> 383.00] We're not readable. +[383.00 --> 385.84] We sing to the God who saves y mor valor of food. +[385.84 --> 415.82] We are forgiven, accepted, redeemed by His grace. +[415.84 --> 445.82] Let the house of the Lord sing praise. +[445.84 --> 475.82] Let the house of the Lord sing praise. +[475.82 --> 479.40] There is joy, there is joy +[479.40 --> 482.02] Shurning in this flame +[482.02 --> 484.26] If we won't be crying +[484.26 --> 487.02] Shout out your parade +[487.02 --> 492.88] We shout out your parade +[492.88 --> 495.42] There is joy in this hour +[495.42 --> 497.72] There is joy in this hour today +[497.72 --> 503.50] We shout out your parade +[503.50 --> 509.02] We shout out your parade +[509.02 --> 517.08] We shout out your parade +[517.08 --> 522.60] We shout out your parade +[522.60 --> 526.60] We shout out your parade +[526.60 --> 538.12] We shout out your parade +[538.12 --> 542.92] We shout out your parade +[542.92 --> 546.44] And my heart digs a little bit deeper +[546.44 --> 552.44] And my faith just ain't a little bit weaker +[552.44 --> 557.08] Where could I ride to? +[557.08 --> 566.60] Good morning everyone +[566.60 --> 571.10] Welcome to church +[571.10 --> 574.86] Special welcome if you are visiting with us this morning +[574.86 --> 576.60] For Thanksgiving weekend +[576.60 --> 579.56] Let me just say happy Thanksgiving to you +[579.56 --> 581.36] My name is Chris +[581.36 --> 583.24] I'm one of the pastors here +[583.24 --> 584.74] And it's my privilege +[584.74 --> 586.80] Along with me and others on stage +[586.80 --> 591.28] To lead in our worship together this morning +[591.28 --> 593.14] As you can see today +[593.14 --> 595.36] We will come to the Lord's table +[595.36 --> 598.04] We'll be in invitation later in our service +[598.04 --> 598.62] To join +[598.62 --> 600.78] If you're participating online +[600.78 --> 602.80] I'd like you to take a moment +[602.80 --> 605.24] And get some stuff ready for that +[605.24 --> 608.42] Before we begin our worship together +[608.42 --> 609.72] We have a couple announcements +[609.72 --> 611.74] So I'm going to invite Pastor Kevin to come up +[611.74 --> 613.30] He has one for you +[613.30 --> 615.70] And as he's making his way up +[615.70 --> 617.04] I will just say that +[617.04 --> 618.94] To you young adults +[618.94 --> 621.58] Who are participating in the Bible study +[621.58 --> 622.68] That Josh is leading +[622.68 --> 624.96] That is cancelled for today +[624.96 --> 627.94] Probably because it's Thanksgiving weekend +[627.94 --> 629.78] And your friends and friends +[629.78 --> 631.12] Want to gather you up for that +[631.12 --> 632.40] But that's cancelled for today +[632.40 --> 634.50] And we'll resume on schedule +[634.50 --> 636.46] That you've been here +[636.46 --> 640.16] Good morning everyone +[640.16 --> 641.60] Here it's going to come on +[641.60 --> 642.50] I can tell +[642.50 --> 643.42] We're running down +[643.42 --> 643.98] The microphone +[643.98 --> 646.08] There it is +[646.08 --> 647.24] Good morning everyone +[647.24 --> 649.44] Brief, brief announcement +[649.44 --> 649.92] Parents +[649.92 --> 651.34] If you were unable to attend +[651.34 --> 652.78] The parents meeting this past week +[652.78 --> 653.62] I'm going to be available +[653.62 --> 654.90] In the multi-purpose room +[654.90 --> 656.04] After the service +[656.04 --> 657.66] To answer any questions +[657.66 --> 658.78] You've got about the youth ministry +[658.78 --> 660.44] But also from my perspective +[660.44 --> 662.92] To receive any paperwork +[662.92 --> 663.66] I need from you +[663.66 --> 666.40] So I will have those forms available for you +[666.40 --> 667.20] In the multi-purpose room +[667.20 --> 667.90] If you don't have them +[667.90 --> 669.08] Or if you have them on you +[669.08 --> 669.86] You can just give them in +[669.86 --> 671.00] But I will be in that room +[671.00 --> 671.80] After the service +[671.80 --> 672.88] For a little bit +[672.88 --> 674.58] So please come and see me there +[674.58 --> 675.52] And youth +[675.52 --> 676.60] We are going to start +[676.60 --> 678.92] With our first 2020 next week +[678.92 --> 680.12] So youth is going to start +[680.12 --> 681.50] Rolling next week with 2020 +[681.50 --> 683.24] I'm very excited for that +[683.24 --> 684.74] And I look forward to seeing you all there +[684.74 --> 685.30] Thank you +[685.30 --> 691.58] As we continue with a couple of announcements +[691.58 --> 693.42] Just a reminder +[693.42 --> 696.06] That we are working on +[696.06 --> 698.80] The community art project right now +[698.80 --> 700.80] The liturgical arts team +[700.80 --> 702.32] Is working on something +[702.32 --> 705.26] We're calling Gather, Grow, Go, Here +[705.26 --> 707.50] And so we're asking for your photos +[707.50 --> 710.42] Please submit those to the office +[710.42 --> 711.44] You can email them +[711.44 --> 714.40] To communications at LICRC.ca +[714.40 --> 715.72] Or you can text myself +[715.72 --> 716.60] Or pass my credit +[716.60 --> 719.12] And we'll make sure that it gets to the right place +[719.12 --> 721.76] And then we will put that project together +[721.76 --> 725.02] As a reminder of what we do here +[725.02 --> 726.66] And what we are called to do +[726.66 --> 728.38] As we go from here together +[728.38 --> 734.04] Lastly, I just want to offer to you +[734.04 --> 735.84] Save the date +[735.84 --> 738.40] And so recently we hosted +[738.40 --> 741.42] A new song worship concert here +[741.42 --> 746.72] On Sunday evening of September 24 at 6pm +[746.72 --> 749.16] We're going to do something like that again +[749.16 --> 750.54] At the end of October +[750.54 --> 753.68] And so on October 29 at 6pm +[753.68 --> 756.96] We're hosting another worship event here +[756.96 --> 759.06] That we're calling Revival Hymns +[759.06 --> 761.14] And that's all I'm going to say for right now +[761.14 --> 762.56] But mark your calendar +[762.56 --> 765.78] For October 29 at 6pm +[765.78 --> 767.98] And we can gather here for worship +[767.98 --> 770.02] I'm going to invite you to stand +[770.02 --> 772.00] And we can be called together +[772.00 --> 773.44] By our God +[773.44 --> 775.66] And met by Him in this place +[775.66 --> 779.10] We are met by God +[779.10 --> 780.54] And we will receive His greeting +[780.54 --> 782.00] After receiving His greeting +[782.00 --> 783.06] I'm going to invite you to turn +[783.06 --> 784.20] To those around you +[784.20 --> 785.54] And to welcome Him +[785.54 --> 786.62] Into worship +[786.62 --> 787.32] And maybe even say +[787.32 --> 788.14] Happy Thanksgiving +[788.14 --> 790.28] As we begin our time together +[790.28 --> 792.18] Receive the greeting of God +[792.18 --> 794.66] Grace +[794.66 --> 796.14] Mercy +[796.14 --> 797.66] And peace to you +[797.66 --> 798.88] From God our Father +[798.88 --> 800.08] From the Lord Jesus Christ +[800.08 --> 800.62] His Son +[800.62 --> 801.64] And our Savior +[801.64 --> 803.38] Through the presence and power +[803.38 --> 804.74] Of the Holy Spirit +[804.74 --> 806.28] Amen +[806.28 --> 807.88] God bless you +[808.22 --> 808.28] Amen +[808.44 --> 809.86] God bless you +[810.22 --> 811.38] God bless you +[811.38 --> 811.52] And they will thank you +[811.52 --> 812.46] For you +[812.46 --> 813.42] Amen +[813.42 --> 813.76] Amen +[813.76 --> 815.34] Well +[815.34 --> 815.56] Amen +[815.58 --> 815.64] Amen +[815.64 --> 845.62] Thank you. +[845.64 --> 849.40] I love to hear the joy and all the discussion. +[850.46 --> 856.18] It's beautiful to hear your voices and to join together in worship this morning. +[856.68 --> 860.56] Our call to worship comes from Psalm 66. +[862.28 --> 865.22] Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth. +[865.66 --> 867.70] Sing the glory of his name. +[868.06 --> 869.64] Make his praise glorious. +[869.96 --> 872.44] Say to God, how awesome are your deeds. +[872.44 --> 876.46] So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you. +[876.94 --> 878.78] All the earth bows down to you. +[878.88 --> 880.30] They sing praises to you. +[880.60 --> 882.26] They sing praise to your name. +[882.66 --> 884.82] Come and see what God has done. +[885.24 --> 888.16] How awesome his works in man's behalf. +[888.84 --> 891.20] He turned the sea into dry land. +[891.58 --> 893.58] They passed through the waters on foot. +[894.14 --> 896.12] Come, let us rejoice in him. +[896.90 --> 899.54] He rules forever by his power. +[899.54 --> 901.84] His eyes watch the nations. +[902.54 --> 905.26] Let not the rebellious rise up against him. +[906.46 --> 910.02] Sing praises to the Lord with thanksgiving in your hearts. +[911.06 --> 914.06] Join us together as we sing, Great is Thy Faithfulness. +[914.06 --> 916.80] Amen. +[917.02 --> 917.80] Amen. +[917.80 --> 920.90] For our kingdom we sing, Power is holy and omega by his name. +[920.98 --> 922.42] Amen. +[922.42 --> 922.66] Amen. +[922.78 --> 923.46] Amen. +[923.46 --> 923.98] Amen. +[924.12 --> 924.14] Amen. +[924.14 --> 924.30] Amen. +[924.30 --> 924.68] Amen. +[924.72 --> 925.46] Amen. +[925.46 --> 925.84] Amen. +[926.04 --> 926.52] Amen. +[927.96 --> 927.98] Amen. +[927.98 --> 928.50] Amen. +[928.50 --> 928.58] Amen. +[928.58 --> 929.00] Amen. +[934.62 --> 938.58] Amen. +[938.66 --> 938.68] Amen. +[938.68 --> 939.00] Amen. +[939.00 --> 939.32] Amen. +[941.76 --> 942.98] Amen. +[942.98 --> 943.56] Amen. +[943.56 --> 958.82] There is thy faithfulness, O God my Father. +[958.82 --> 967.54] There is no shadow of turning with thee. +[967.54 --> 976.24] Thou changest not, thy compassions may fail not. +[976.66 --> 983.76] As thou hast been, thou forever wilt be. +[985.16 --> 992.88] Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness. +[992.88 --> 1000.86] Morning by morning new mercies I see. +[1001.56 --> 1008.64] All I have needed, I have yet provided. +[1009.90 --> 1016.88] Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me. +[1016.88 --> 1027.70] Summer and winter and springtime and harvest. +[1028.92 --> 1035.70] Sun, moon and stars in their courses above. +[1035.70 --> 1044.52] Join with all nature in manifold witness. +[1045.60 --> 1052.70] To thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. +[1053.92 --> 1060.70] Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness. +[1060.70 --> 1068.70] Morning by morning new mercies I see. +[1069.70 --> 1076.70] All I have needed, thy hand hath provided. +[1076.70 --> 1085.70] Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me. +[1085.70 --> 1086.70] Lord unto me. +[1086.70 --> 1096.70] Pardon for sin and the peace that endured. +[1096.70 --> 1106.20] My own dear presence to cheer and to guide. +[1106.20 --> 1107.20] Lord unto me. +[1107.20 --> 1113.20] Save for today and bright hope, Lord tomorrow. +[1113.20 --> 1114.20] Lord unto me. +[1114.20 --> 1122.20] Blessings all my words and thousand beside. +[1122.20 --> 1131.20] Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness. +[1131.20 --> 1132.20] Lord unto me. +[1132.20 --> 1133.20] Lord unto me. +[1133.20 --> 1147.20] All I have needed, thy hand hath provided. +[1147.20 --> 1156.20] Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me. +[1156.20 --> 1157.20] Amen. +[1186.20 --> 1204.32] I will give thanks to Thee, O Lord, among the people. +[1204.32 --> 1213.32] I will sing praises to Thee among the nations. +[1213.32 --> 1227.32] For Thy steadfast love is great in its reign to the heavens, +[1227.32 --> 1238.32] and Thy faithfulness, Thy faithfulness to the clouds. +[1238.32 --> 1250.32] Thee exalted love of God above the heavens, +[1250.32 --> 1260.32] let Thy glory be over all the earth. +[1260.32 --> 1273.32] Thee exalted love of God above the heavens, +[1273.32 --> 1285.32] let Thy glory be over all the earth. +[1285.32 --> 1297.32] I will give thanks to Thee, O Lord, among the people. +[1297.32 --> 1309.32] I will sing praises to Thee among the nations. +[1309.32 --> 1321.32] For Thy steadfast love is great in its reign to the heavens, +[1321.32 --> 1331.32] and Thy faithfulness, Thy faithfulness to the clouds. +[1331.32 --> 1343.32] Thee exalted love of God above the heavens, +[1343.32 --> 1353.32] let Thy glory be over all the heavens. +[1353.32 --> 1365.32] Thee exalted love of God above the heavens, +[1365.32 --> 1375.32] let Thy glory be over all the earth. +[1375.32 --> 1387.32] And thee exalted love of God above the heavens. +[1387.32 --> 1391.32] And thee exalted love of God above the heavens. +[1391.32 --> 1407.32] Thee exalted love of God above the heavens. +[1407.32 --> 1419.32] Thee exalted love of God above the heavens. +[1419.32 --> 1429.32] Thee exalted love of God above the heavens. +[1429.32 --> 1430.32] Thee exalted love of God above the heavens. +[1430.32 --> 1434.32] Thee exalted love of God above the heavens. +[1434.32 --> 1437.32] I o doubt, x�� awfully great in the heavens. +[1437.32 --> 1439.32] I open upuliين to the heavens. +[1439.32 --> 1441.32] And thee exalted love of God above the heavens. +[1441.32 --> 1442.32] And thee exalted love of God above the heavens. +[1442.32 --> 1443.32] I open the forest love of God above the heavens. +[1443.32 --> 1444.32] Thee exalted love of God above the heavens. +[1444.32 --> 1447.32] He exalted love of God above the heavens. +[1447.32 --> 1449.32] And thee exalted love of God above the heavens. +[1449.32 --> 1451.32] And thee exalted love of God above the heavens. +[1451.32 --> 1452.68] Thee exalted love of God above the heavens. +[1452.68 --> 1453.32] And thee exalted love of God above the heavens. +[1453.32 --> 1454.58] Thee exalted love of God above the heavens. +[1454.58 --> 1455.18] Thee exalted love of goodness. +[1455.18 --> 1456.82] God below the heavens and above the heavens. +[1456.82 --> 1457.68] Thee exalted love of God above the heavens. +[1457.68 --> 1472.04] From heaven above with wisdom, power, and love, our God is an awesome God. +[1472.04 --> 1486.04] Our God is an awesome God, He reigns from heaven above with wisdom. +[1486.04 --> 1499.48] Our God is an awesome God, our God is an awesome God. +[1504.60 --> 1511.04] I invite you to join your hearts and voices in a liturgy of thanksgiving through song and prayer. +[1511.04 --> 1520.96] We will start by singing together Give Thanks, a song that grounds our thanksgiving first and foremost in what God has done in Jesus for us. +[1521.90 --> 1524.62] A connection and experience we now share together. +[1525.64 --> 1530.18] After, we will speak a responsive liturgy together, led by the worship team. +[1530.86 --> 1533.76] We encourage you to speak the words on screen indicated for you. +[1534.48 --> 1536.56] And then we will finish with Give Thanks again. +[1536.56 --> 1544.66] The liturgy we will share is adapted from Feasting with Friends in Every Moment Holy. +[1544.66 --> 1572.76] Give thanks with a grateful heart. +[1572.76 --> 1578.16] Give thanks to the Holy One. +[1578.16 --> 1589.12] Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ to the Son. +[1589.80 --> 1595.18] Give thanks with a grateful heart. +[1595.62 --> 1600.80] Give thanks to the Holy One. +[1600.80 --> 1610.80] Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ to the Son. +[1610.80 --> 1611.80] Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ to the Son. +[1611.80 --> 1620.60] And now let the weak say I am strong. +[1620.60 --> 1625.80] Let the poor say I am rich. +[1625.80 --> 1655.78] Because of what the Lord has done. +[1655.78 --> 1661.78] For us give thanks. +[1661.78 --> 1669.96] To gather joyfully is indeed a serious affair. +[1670.78 --> 1677.32] For feasting and all enjoyments gratefully taken are, at their heart, acts of war. +[1677.32 --> 1678.32] For feasting and all the Lord has done. +[1678.32 --> 1679.32] And now let the Lord have a great joy. +[1679.32 --> 1692.32] To celebrate the Thanksgiving feast with worship, we declare that evil and death, suffering and loss, sorrow and tears, will not have the final word. +[1692.32 --> 1694.32] For feasting and all the Lord have a great joy. +[1694.32 --> 1714.14] The fellowship of worship, the celebrations of thanksgiving, the rumble of prayers sung and spoken with joy and laughter are the true evidences of things eternal and are the first fruits of that great glad joy that is to come and that will be unending. +[1714.14 --> 1721.14] So let our thanksgiving feast with us today. +[1721.14 --> 1722.14] May this thanksgiving feast with us today. +[1722.14 --> 1726.14] May this thanksgiving feast with us today. +[1726.14 --> 1727.14] May this thanksgiving feast with us today. +[1727.14 --> 1728.14] May this thanksgiving feast with us today. +[1728.14 --> 1735.26] May this thanksgiving feast of worship, through word and table, fall like a great hammer blow against the dark night, shattering the gloom. +[1735.98 --> 1741.48] We are awakening our hearts, stirring our imaginations, focusing our vision. +[1741.48 --> 1754.48] May this thanksgiving feast with us today. +[1754.48 --> 1754.50] May this thanksgiving feast with us today. +[1754.50 --> 1764.00] May this thanksgiving feast of worship be an echo of that great supper of the Lamb, a foreshadowing of the great celebration that awaits the children of God. +[1764.00 --> 1773.52] May this thanksgiving feast with us today. +[1773.56 --> 1777.38] May this thanksgiving feast with us today. +[1778.26 --> 1783.40] May we have changed our mind to a sudden, but God's faith with us today. +[1785.00 --> 1789.74] May this thanksgiving feast with us today. +[1789.74 --> 1793.88] May this thanksgiving feast with us today. +[1793.88 --> 1799.90] In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. +[1811.84 --> 1817.20] Give thanks with a grateful heart. +[1817.56 --> 1821.88] Give thanks to the Holy One. +[1821.88 --> 1833.12] Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ in His Son. +[1833.62 --> 1838.88] Give thanks with a grateful heart. +[1839.26 --> 1844.24] Give thanks to the Holy One. +[1844.24 --> 1854.98] Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ in His Son. +[1854.98 --> 1862.86] And now let the weak say I am strong. +[1863.18 --> 1868.22] Let the poor say I am rich. +[1868.22 --> 1876.22] Because of what the Lord has done for us. +[1876.96 --> 1884.22] And now let the weak say I am strong. +[1884.22 --> 1889.72] Let the poor say I am rich. +[1889.96 --> 1898.56] Because of what the Lord has done for us. +[1898.56 --> 1902.64] Give thanks. +[1902.64 --> 1930.64] Thank you for saving me. +[1930.64 --> 1935.64] What can I say? +[1935.64 --> 1942.52] You are my everything. +[1942.52 --> 1948.52] I will sing your praise. +[1948.52 --> 1955.26] You shed your blood for me. +[1955.26 --> 1960.52] What can I say? +[1960.52 --> 1967.52] You took my sin and shame. +[1967.52 --> 1972.52] A sinner called my name. +[1972.52 --> 1985.52] Great is the Lord. +[1985.52 --> 1995.52] Great is the Lord. +[1995.52 --> 1997.52] God. +[1997.52 --> 2000.52] For we know your truth. +[2000.52 --> 2005.52] The set must be. +[2005.52 --> 2018.52] You set your hope in me. +[2018.52 --> 2019.52] God is with the Lord. +[2019.52 --> 2021.52] God is with you. +[2021.52 --> 2022.52] God is with us. +[2022.52 --> 2023.52] God is with us. +[2023.52 --> 2025.52] For me and grace are mine. +[2025.52 --> 2026.52] God is with us. +[2026.52 --> 2027.52] For me and grace are mine. +[2027.52 --> 2031.52] For forgiven is my sin. +[2031.52 --> 2038.20] Jesus my only Lord +[2038.20 --> 2043.32] Savior of the world +[2043.32 --> 2049.64] Great is the Lord we cry +[2049.64 --> 2054.14] Let your kingdom come +[2054.14 --> 2060.76] Your word has let me see +[2060.76 --> 2065.98] Thank you for saving me +[2065.98 --> 2077.86] Great is the Lord +[2077.86 --> 2087.94] Great is the Lord +[2087.94 --> 2097.16] For we know your truth has set us free +[2097.16 --> 2106.38] You set your home +[2106.38 --> 2108.38] In me +[2108.38 --> 2118.38] Thank you for saving me +[2118.38 --> 2123.60] What can I say +[2123.60 --> 2134.82] When I'm found of every blessing +[2134.82 --> 2138.04] Give me the Lord +[2138.04 --> 2140.04] Give me the Lord +[2140.04 --> 2141.04] Give me the Lord +[2141.04 --> 2142.04] Give me the Lord +[2142.04 --> 2148.04] And I'll count of every blessing +[2148.04 --> 2153.04] Tick my heart to sing thy praise +[2153.04 --> 2158.20] Saints of mercy, mercy, sing +[2158.20 --> 2163.42] Call for songs of loudest praise +[2163.42 --> 2167.42] Teach me so, God, how you saw it +[2167.42 --> 2172.42] Stuck my faith in tongues of God +[2172.42 --> 2177.42] Raise the mountain, face upon it +[2177.42 --> 2181.42] Mount of thy holy divine +[2181.42 --> 2190.64] Here I raise my Ebenezer +[2190.64 --> 2194.64] Hither by thy help I come +[2194.64 --> 2200.52] And I hope by thy good pleasure +[2200.52 --> 2205.74] Safely to arrive at home +[2205.74 --> 2210.74] Jesus sought me when a stranger +[2210.74 --> 2215.50] Wandering from the fold of God +[2215.50 --> 2220.60] He to rescue me from danger +[2221.74 --> 2225.74] Interposed his precious blood +[2225.74 --> 2233.22] Prove to grace, how great a debtor +[2233.22 --> 2237.82] Daily I am constrained to thee +[2237.82 --> 2243.02] Let thy grace, like a feather +[2243.02 --> 2247.96] Bind my one great heart to thee +[2247.96 --> 2253.18] Prove to wonder, Lord, I feel it +[2253.18 --> 2257.62] Prove to leave the God alone +[2257.62 --> 2262.98] Here's my heart, Lord, take and steal it +[2262.98 --> 2267.40] Seal it for thy courts above +[2267.40 --> 2275.16] Come, thou fount of every blessing +[2275.16 --> 2280.00] Tune my heart to sing thy praise +[2280.00 --> 2285.02] Streams of mercy never ceasing +[2285.02 --> 2289.80] Call for songs of loudest praise +[2289.80 --> 2294.80] Teach me so, God, how you saw it +[2294.80 --> 2299.32] From thy waving tongues above +[2299.32 --> 2304.00] Raise the mountain, face upon it +[2304.00 --> 2309.00] Mount of thy redeeming love +[2309.00 --> 2314.74] Fade the mountain, face upon it +[2314.74 --> 2321.00] Mount of thy redeeming love +[2321.00 --> 2322.92] I invite you to receive it +[2322.92 --> 2347.72] Good morning +[2347.72 --> 2349.50] Happy Thanksgiving +[2349.50 --> 2353.84] The first offering is for the church +[2353.84 --> 2356.42] Budget and today's special offering +[2356.42 --> 2358.06] Is for the Langley Food Bank +[2358.06 --> 2360.44] An organization that is close to +[2360.44 --> 2361.74] This congregation's heart +[2361.74 --> 2364.60] This past summer we held a food drive +[2364.60 --> 2366.48] Along with our community fair +[2366.48 --> 2369.14] And many in this church family +[2369.14 --> 2370.24] Help out there +[2370.24 --> 2373.38] Today we have a chance to help out +[2373.38 --> 2374.78] This ministry financially +[2374.78 --> 2378.96] Sadly, the number of families seeking basic groceries +[2378.96 --> 2382.40] And supplies has increased in the past year +[2382.40 --> 2384.84] Due to the current economic climate +[2384.84 --> 2388.66] But more than food provisions +[2388.66 --> 2394.32] The Food Bank offers kindness, conversations, and relational connections to prayer +[2394.32 --> 2396.48] Local churches, and more +[2396.48 --> 2399.20] Our support helps make this happen +[2399.20 --> 2402.64] Thank you for giving as the Lord leads +[2402.64 --> 2407.70] Just a reminder that all donations and the offering bags +[2407.70 --> 2410.86] Will go to the food bank unless otherwise designated +[2410.86 --> 2411.66] Thank you +[2411.66 --> 2411.88] Thank you +[2411.88 --> 2413.04] Thank you +[2413.04 --> 2413.60] Thank you +[2413.60 --> 2425.80] Thank you +[2425.80 --> 2427.12] Thank you +[2427.12 --> 2427.86] Thank you +[2427.86 --> 2450.58] I will offer up my life in spirit and truth +[2450.58 --> 2457.42] Pouring out the oil of love as my worship to you +[2457.42 --> 2464.52] Be surrender, I must give my every heart +[2464.52 --> 2471.46] Lord, receive the sacrifice of a broken heart +[2471.46 --> 2478.28] Jesus, what can I give? What can I bring? +[2478.28 --> 2484.88] Too so faithful a friend, too so loving a king +[2484.88 --> 2491.78] Savior, what can be said? What can be sung? +[2492.26 --> 2498.42] As the praise of your name, all the things you have done +[2498.42 --> 2506.32] All my words could not tell, not even in part +[2506.32 --> 2515.90] Of the debt of love that is owed by this thankful heart +[2515.90 --> 2528.64] You deserve my every breath, for you paid the great cost +[2528.64 --> 2535.24] Giving up your life to death, even death on a cross +[2535.24 --> 2541.80] You took all my shame away, and you flee in my sin +[2541.80 --> 2548.40] Open up the days of grace, and they'll beckon me in +[2548.40 --> 2554.94] Jesus, what can I give? What can I bring? +[2554.94 --> 2561.54] You so faithful a friend, too so loving a king +[2561.54 --> 2568.22] Savior, what can be said? What can be sung? +[2568.22 --> 2574.72] As the praise of your name, all the things you have done +[2574.72 --> 2582.10] All my words could not tell, not even in part +[2582.10 --> 2588.36] Of the debt of love that is owed +[2588.36 --> 2594.74] Of the debt of love that is owed +[2594.74 --> 2601.78] Of the debt of love that is owed +[2601.78 --> 2605.28] By this thankful heart +[2605.28 --> 2632.54] Good morning, everyone. If you are age three up into grade four, I'd like to invite you to come up front for a minute for Kids Corner. +[2635.28 --> 2643.88] Happy Thanksgiving to everybody +[2643.88 --> 2650.06] So I thought we'd just start up here by just thinking of some things we're thankful for +[2650.06 --> 2652.38] Since it's Thanksgiving, and we've been talking about that +[2652.38 --> 2654.82] Probably at school, or maybe even at home +[2654.82 --> 2657.04] Does anyone have something they could share? +[2657.18 --> 2658.50] Something that you're thankful for? +[2659.50 --> 2659.98] Malachi? +[2659.98 --> 2660.12] Malachi? +[2660.12 --> 2667.12] The food you eat. Excellent. I have to agree with that, too. Yes, Karis? +[2668.72 --> 2673.84] For your family. Maybe some of you are thinking, oh, I'm thankful for those things, too. Does anyone else have an idea? +[2673.84 --> 2675.08] Naila? +[2675.08 --> 2677.18] For your friends? +[2677.18 --> 2678.26] Yeah. +[2678.26 --> 2679.86] Yes. +[2679.86 --> 2683.10] Family? You guys have such great answers. +[2683.10 --> 2689.22] So today in children's worship, we're going to talk about something I'm thankful for, which is peace +[2689.22 --> 2691.84] Now we can think of peace +[2691.84 --> 2695.34] About ourselves, like things that make ourself feel peaceful +[2695.34 --> 2698.26] Maybe there's what we'll talk about there, so I won't give you too many ideas +[2698.26 --> 2699.86] But how can you be peaceful yourself? +[2699.86 --> 2703.26] But what does peace also look like in your family, with your friends +[2703.26 --> 2707.12] In our city or your school and in our world? +[2707.12 --> 2709.74] And what does God say about peace in the Bible? +[2710.34 --> 2712.38] So that will be our theme today as we go +[2712.38 --> 2714.98] But before, I'd like you guys to stand up +[2714.98 --> 2719.12] Will everyone please stand up and we'll do the children's blessing +[2719.12 --> 2720.12] Amen +[2720.12 --> 2724.12] Amen +[2724.12 --> 2728.12] Amen +[2728.12 --> 2730.12] Amen +[2730.12 --> 2732.12] Amen +[2732.12 --> 2734.12] Amen +[2734.12 --> 2736.12] Amen +[2736.12 --> 2737.10] Amen +[2737.10 --> 2767.08] Amen +[2767.08 --> 2770.90] I'd like to invite you to pray together with me in our family prayer +[2770.90 --> 2779.50] Gracious Heavenly Father +[2779.50 --> 2782.86] You are our sovereign God +[2782.86 --> 2784.90] Who created all things for our +[2784.90 --> 2786.06] For your pleasure +[2786.06 --> 2788.80] And who gives us all life +[2788.80 --> 2789.56] Breath +[2789.56 --> 2791.34] And every good thing +[2791.34 --> 2794.34] We thank you for the world you created +[2794.34 --> 2795.20] Which we live +[2795.20 --> 2795.94] Lord +[2795.94 --> 2796.04] Lord +[2796.04 --> 2799.28] We have the privilege to live in this beautiful place +[2799.28 --> 2803.10] We only have to look around us to see your handiwork +[2803.10 --> 2808.84] We give thanks for all of this world and its immense beauty +[2808.84 --> 2811.42] Its staggering strength +[2811.42 --> 2816.30] Its heights and depths and breaths of it +[2816.30 --> 2819.00] Beyond our knowing +[2819.00 --> 2821.94] And yet +[2821.94 --> 2822.02] And yet +[2822.02 --> 2824.24] You know it +[2824.24 --> 2826.00] You know us +[2826.00 --> 2828.58] You have made yourself known +[2828.58 --> 2833.08] For the abundance of the gifts you give us +[2833.08 --> 2834.18] We thank you +[2834.18 --> 2835.56] For the sun +[2835.56 --> 2837.10] For the rains +[2837.10 --> 2838.94] That allow the land to flourish +[2838.94 --> 2841.06] Your blessings +[2841.06 --> 2842.08] Poured out +[2842.08 --> 2844.38] On each and every one of us +[2844.38 --> 2845.68] Regardless of what we do +[2845.68 --> 2845.70] Regardless of what we do +[2845.70 --> 2846.94] And how we live our lives +[2846.94 --> 2850.10] We thank you +[2850.10 --> 2853.06] Also in times of disappointments +[2853.06 --> 2855.14] And failures that lead us to the knowledge +[2855.14 --> 2857.86] And of that +[2857.86 --> 2859.48] We depend on you alone +[2859.48 --> 2862.26] And especially we thank you +[2862.26 --> 2863.60] For your saving grace +[2863.60 --> 2865.64] That you've shown us +[2865.64 --> 2866.34] Through your son +[2866.34 --> 2867.22] Jesus Christ +[2867.22 --> 2869.66] Open our hearts +[2869.66 --> 2872.20] So that we allow your spirit to lead us +[2872.20 --> 2874.90] So that we may walk in your ways +[2874.90 --> 2878.44] With your spirit help us to pray +[2878.44 --> 2881.02] Because we don't know how to pray as we should +[2881.02 --> 2883.68] But intercede for us +[2883.68 --> 2886.24] With sighs too deep for words +[2886.24 --> 2891.98] Father we give you thanks for bringing us together as a church +[2891.98 --> 2896.40] We pray that you would bless us in our worship +[2896.40 --> 2898.76] Bless us in our fellowship +[2898.76 --> 2902.68] We give you thanks for this place to meet +[2902.68 --> 2905.44] That has been provided for us +[2905.44 --> 2907.88] We thank you +[2907.88 --> 2908.72] Oh God +[2908.72 --> 2910.92] For Christ's church +[2910.92 --> 2911.74] As we know it +[2911.74 --> 2913.22] And see it throughout the world +[2913.22 --> 2915.38] And pray for your blessing on it +[2915.38 --> 2919.24] Thank you for your mercy and grace +[2919.24 --> 2921.34] For always being there when we need you +[2921.34 --> 2923.28] When the days are long +[2923.28 --> 2924.74] And our troubles heavy +[2924.74 --> 2926.34] You are there +[2926.34 --> 2927.80] To walk beside us +[2927.80 --> 2931.42] We have all come with individual +[2931.42 --> 2932.68] And personal needs +[2932.68 --> 2934.52] Needs that we may not have shared +[2934.52 --> 2935.48] With anyone else +[2935.48 --> 2937.12] But you know us +[2937.12 --> 2938.36] And the struggles +[2938.36 --> 2939.86] And the burdens we are facing +[2939.86 --> 2943.78] We especially think of +[2943.78 --> 2945.04] And pray for Judy Dykstra +[2945.04 --> 2947.64] As she continues to deal with health issues +[2947.64 --> 2951.28] Lord we pray also for Rose Vita +[2951.28 --> 2953.62] Who's having a difficult time right now +[2953.62 --> 2956.88] We ask that you will give healing and comfort +[2956.88 --> 2965.34] We pray for students that are traveling to and from school for this weekend +[2965.34 --> 2966.72] To be with family +[2966.72 --> 2970.72] We pray for Klaus Tessemacher +[2970.72 --> 2973.36] And Amanda and Ken and the kids +[2973.36 --> 2975.24] And their extended family and friends +[2975.24 --> 2976.50] Through this time of mourning +[2976.50 --> 2978.16] Of Thelma +[2978.16 --> 2982.82] We pray for those who are struggling with relationships +[2982.82 --> 2983.88] And grief +[2983.88 --> 2987.28] Or other issues +[2987.28 --> 2989.92] Lord we ask that you will continue to bless +[2989.92 --> 2991.02] And give comfort +[2991.02 --> 2993.20] And grace and strength where it's needed +[2993.20 --> 2997.02] And Lord we think of the war and strife +[2997.02 --> 2997.76] In the Middle East +[2997.76 --> 3000.00] And we pray for peace +[3000.00 --> 3003.16] And we pray that it may come quickly +[3003.16 --> 3008.92] We ask for your protection on this congregation +[3008.92 --> 3011.86] We pray that you will continue to bless +[3011.86 --> 3013.98] The ongoing ministries of this church +[3013.98 --> 3016.96] Sustain us in the present +[3016.96 --> 3019.08] And guide us into the future +[3019.08 --> 3022.80] As we hear your word for us this morning +[3022.80 --> 3026.24] Through the word preached by Pastor Chris +[3026.24 --> 3029.40] Bind us together in Christ +[3029.40 --> 3032.28] Keep us focused on the purpose +[3032.28 --> 3036.28] And fill us with your Holy Spirit +[3036.28 --> 3041.16] We pray that we will grow in love and truth +[3041.16 --> 3043.12] Righteousness and peace +[3043.12 --> 3044.70] Hope and faith +[3044.70 --> 3047.50] Help us to grow in Jesus +[3047.50 --> 3050.38] That we may become more and more like him +[3050.38 --> 3052.96] In character and in soul +[3052.96 --> 3057.24] Fulfill your will and purposes through us +[3057.24 --> 3059.38] Advance your kingdom +[3059.38 --> 3061.20] Through us +[3061.20 --> 3063.88] So that your Holy Name is glorified +[3063.88 --> 3066.56] Who are we +[3066.56 --> 3068.32] That we should share +[3068.32 --> 3070.00] In your love and tender care +[3070.00 --> 3072.46] Raised to an exalted height +[3072.46 --> 3074.46] And crowned with honor +[3074.46 --> 3075.86] In your sight +[3075.86 --> 3078.58] How great your name +[3078.58 --> 3081.18] Come quickly Lord +[3081.18 --> 3083.98] And bring our redemption to completeness +[3083.98 --> 3087.50] We pray for all these things +[3087.50 --> 3088.92] In your Holy Name +[3088.92 --> 3090.22] Amen +[3090.22 --> 3111.98] As you can see on the screen behind you +[3111.98 --> 3114.08] We're going to read together this morning +[3114.08 --> 3115.74] From Luke 17 +[3115.74 --> 3118.60] Verse 11 through 19 +[3118.60 --> 3120.42] Before we do that +[3120.42 --> 3121.50] Let me just say +[3121.50 --> 3122.98] It is good to be with you +[3122.98 --> 3123.56] Again +[3123.56 --> 3125.80] If you were not here last week +[3125.80 --> 3128.20] I also was not here last week +[3128.20 --> 3129.92] I was preaching at Living Hope +[3129.92 --> 3130.58] And that was very +[3130.58 --> 3132.08] Pastor Steve was here +[3132.08 --> 3134.94] And he is grateful for you +[3134.94 --> 3136.06] And for his time here +[3136.06 --> 3136.88] And his celebration +[3136.88 --> 3140.04] I had an excellent time at Living Hope +[3140.04 --> 3141.08] But I was reminded +[3141.08 --> 3142.26] While I was there +[3142.26 --> 3144.30] Just how grateful I am for you guys +[3144.30 --> 3146.48] And for our church family here +[3146.48 --> 3147.28] And the community +[3147.28 --> 3148.56] And culture +[3148.56 --> 3149.82] That we have +[3149.82 --> 3151.56] Built together +[3151.56 --> 3152.58] And so +[3152.58 --> 3154.38] This Thanksgiving weekend +[3154.38 --> 3155.26] Let me just say +[3155.26 --> 3156.26] That one of the things +[3156.26 --> 3157.60] I am thankful for +[3157.60 --> 3158.32] Is you +[3158.32 --> 3159.86] And for our time together +[3159.86 --> 3163.50] Let's read +[3163.50 --> 3165.58] From Luke 17 +[3165.58 --> 3166.46] Together +[3166.46 --> 3168.80] I'm going to start at verse 11 +[3168.80 --> 3172.00] Now +[3172.00 --> 3173.14] On his way +[3173.14 --> 3173.90] To Jerusalem +[3173.90 --> 3175.62] Jesus traveled +[3175.62 --> 3176.74] Along the border +[3176.74 --> 3177.88] Between Samaria +[3177.88 --> 3178.78] And Galilee +[3178.78 --> 3180.94] As he was going +[3180.94 --> 3181.94] Into a village +[3181.94 --> 3182.72] Ten men +[3182.72 --> 3183.76] Who had leprosy +[3183.76 --> 3184.36] Met him +[3184.36 --> 3186.28] They stood at a distance +[3186.28 --> 3187.26] And called out +[3187.26 --> 3188.10] In a loud voice +[3188.10 --> 3188.88] Jesus +[3188.88 --> 3189.62] Master +[3189.62 --> 3191.06] Have pity on us +[3191.06 --> 3193.40] When he saw them +[3193.40 --> 3194.06] He said +[3194.06 --> 3195.00] Go +[3195.00 --> 3196.08] Show yourselves +[3196.08 --> 3197.20] To the priests +[3197.20 --> 3199.26] And as they went +[3199.26 --> 3200.90] They were cleansed +[3200.90 --> 3203.50] Now one of them +[3203.50 --> 3204.44] When he saw +[3204.44 --> 3205.28] He was healed +[3205.28 --> 3206.34] Came back +[3206.34 --> 3207.58] Praising God +[3207.58 --> 3208.60] In a loud voice +[3208.60 --> 3209.64] He threw himself +[3209.64 --> 3210.68] At Jesus' feet +[3210.68 --> 3211.86] And thanked him +[3211.86 --> 3214.02] And he was a Samaritan +[3214.02 --> 3216.20] Jesus asked +[3216.20 --> 3217.54] Were not all ten +[3217.54 --> 3218.40] Cleansed? +[3218.40 --> 3219.16] Where are you +[3219.16 --> 3220.16] And he said +[3220.16 --> 3220.92] Has no one +[3220.92 --> 3222.16] Returned to give praise +[3222.16 --> 3222.66] To God +[3222.66 --> 3223.80] Except for this +[3223.80 --> 3224.58] Foreigner? +[3225.30 --> 3225.94] And then he said +[3225.94 --> 3226.30] To him +[3226.30 --> 3227.88] Rise and go +[3227.88 --> 3229.22] For your faith +[3229.22 --> 3230.44] Has made you +[3230.44 --> 3231.24] Well +[3231.24 --> 3232.92] This is the word +[3232.92 --> 3233.36] Lord +[3233.36 --> 3240.36] As it is +[3240.36 --> 3241.26] Thanksgiving +[3241.26 --> 3242.86] We can +[3242.86 --> 3244.06] It's probable +[3244.06 --> 3244.88] That you're going +[3244.88 --> 3245.72] To gather +[3245.72 --> 3246.46] With family +[3246.46 --> 3247.36] With friends +[3247.36 --> 3247.88] With group +[3247.88 --> 3248.52] Of people +[3248.52 --> 3249.86] And maybe +[3249.86 --> 3250.74] You have +[3250.74 --> 3251.60] Particular +[3251.60 --> 3252.74] Thanksgiving +[3252.74 --> 3253.74] Traditions +[3253.74 --> 3255.18] In your family +[3255.18 --> 3256.76] Maybe you're +[3256.76 --> 3257.74] One of those +[3257.74 --> 3258.70] Groups of people +[3258.70 --> 3260.26] Who go around +[3260.26 --> 3260.90] The table +[3260.90 --> 3262.14] Before everyone +[3262.14 --> 3262.62] Is allowed +[3262.62 --> 3263.20] To eat +[3263.20 --> 3263.74] And you have +[3263.74 --> 3264.48] To give something +[3264.48 --> 3265.28] That you're thankful +[3265.28 --> 3265.70] For +[3265.70 --> 3266.46] And then if you +[3266.46 --> 3267.00] Have more than +[3267.00 --> 3267.64] Four people +[3267.64 --> 3268.24] At the table +[3268.24 --> 3268.80] By the time +[3268.80 --> 3269.28] You get to the +[3269.28 --> 3269.82] Fifth one +[3269.82 --> 3270.84] You're recycling +[3270.84 --> 3271.72] All things +[3271.72 --> 3272.20] And nobody +[3272.20 --> 3272.92] Meals original +[3272.92 --> 3273.42] Anymore +[3273.42 --> 3273.98] And they get to +[3273.98 --> 3274.46] You at the end +[3274.46 --> 3274.76] You're like +[3274.76 --> 3277.04] You guys have +[3277.04 --> 3277.68] Said all the cool +[3277.68 --> 3278.10] Things +[3278.10 --> 3279.94] I'm thankful +[3279.94 --> 3281.06] For this food +[3281.06 --> 3282.44] Or +[3282.44 --> 3282.96] I'm thankful +[3282.96 --> 3283.66] For my mom and +[3283.66 --> 3284.00] Dad +[3284.00 --> 3285.24] Mom and dad +[3285.24 --> 3285.88] Usually end up +[3285.88 --> 3286.48] Down the bottom +[3286.48 --> 3286.92] Of the list +[3286.92 --> 3287.38] Somewhere +[3287.38 --> 3289.68] Maybe your +[3289.68 --> 3290.84] Tradition is +[3290.84 --> 3291.34] To +[3291.34 --> 3293.42] Eat so much +[3293.42 --> 3294.24] And then have +[3294.24 --> 3295.32] A three hour nap +[3295.32 --> 3296.12] While magically +[3296.12 --> 3296.84] Everything is +[3296.84 --> 3297.32] Cleamed up +[3297.32 --> 3297.90] Afterwards +[3297.90 --> 3301.28] Maybe your +[3301.28 --> 3302.12] Tradition is +[3302.12 --> 3302.92] To go out +[3302.92 --> 3303.64] And play +[3303.64 --> 3304.26] Cash +[3304.26 --> 3305.24] Or football +[3305.24 --> 3306.08] Or something +[3306.08 --> 3307.90] With your +[3307.90 --> 3308.42] Family +[3308.42 --> 3309.24] And friends +[3309.24 --> 3310.72] Maybe your +[3310.72 --> 3311.20] Tradition is +[3311.20 --> 3311.58] To go for +[3311.58 --> 3311.88] Hive +[3311.88 --> 3313.94] I recently +[3313.94 --> 3315.60] Follow this +[3315.60 --> 3316.24] Account on +[3316.24 --> 3316.66] Instagram +[3316.66 --> 3317.70] Outdoors +[3317.70 --> 3318.18] Account +[3318.18 --> 3318.74] Anybody +[3318.74 --> 3319.00] They're +[3319.00 --> 3319.42] Showing +[3319.42 --> 3320.28] Beautiful +[3320.28 --> 3320.70] Pictures +[3320.70 --> 3321.24] And videos +[3321.24 --> 3322.14] Of these +[3322.14 --> 3322.90] Massive +[3322.90 --> 3323.70] Landscapes +[3323.70 --> 3324.36] Mountainous +[3324.36 --> 3326.36] Forested +[3326.36 --> 3326.92] And there's +[3326.92 --> 3327.62] No people +[3327.62 --> 3327.94] There +[3327.94 --> 3328.28] And they +[3328.28 --> 3328.48] Said +[3328.48 --> 3329.08] Have you ever +[3329.08 --> 3329.52] Noticed +[3329.52 --> 3329.88] That the +[3329.88 --> 3330.60] Further you +[3330.60 --> 3331.16] Get from +[3331.16 --> 3331.60] People +[3331.60 --> 3332.46] The better +[3332.46 --> 3332.96] You feel +[3332.96 --> 3334.56] Maybe that's +[3334.56 --> 3335.06] Thanksgiving +[3335.06 --> 3335.18] Thanksgiving +[3335.18 --> 3336.02] To be +[3336.02 --> 3336.44] Alone +[3336.44 --> 3337.72] Just leave +[3337.72 --> 3338.40] Me alone +[3338.40 --> 3339.66] Maybe that's +[3339.66 --> 3340.06] Your tradition +[3340.06 --> 3341.80] We all have +[3341.80 --> 3342.42] These kinds +[3342.42 --> 3342.90] Of traditions +[3342.90 --> 3343.36] And to be +[3343.36 --> 3343.76] Honest +[3343.76 --> 3344.38] It's not +[3344.38 --> 3344.96] Particularly +[3344.96 --> 3345.88] A Christian +[3345.88 --> 3347.32] To have +[3347.32 --> 3347.82] These kinds +[3347.82 --> 3348.38] Of traditions +[3348.38 --> 3349.54] Right +[3349.54 --> 3350.74] Thanksgiving +[3350.74 --> 3351.82] And at least +[3351.82 --> 3352.56] North America +[3352.56 --> 3354.20] Is a cultural +[3354.20 --> 3355.42] Practice +[3355.42 --> 3359.62] What I hope +[3359.62 --> 3360.22] We will see +[3360.22 --> 3360.86] This morning +[3360.86 --> 3362.24] Though +[3362.24 --> 3362.80] Is that +[3362.80 --> 3363.52] There ought to be +[3363.52 --> 3364.76] Something distinct +[3364.76 --> 3366.06] About our +[3366.06 --> 3367.08] Thanksgiving +[3367.08 --> 3369.12] Now our focus +[3369.12 --> 3369.66] This morning +[3369.66 --> 3370.32] Is going to come +[3370.32 --> 3371.28] From verse +[3371.28 --> 3372.02] 15 +[3372.02 --> 3372.84] Primarily +[3372.84 --> 3373.78] Although we will +[3373.78 --> 3374.48] Of course look +[3374.48 --> 3375.04] And bounce +[3375.04 --> 3375.56] Through all +[3375.56 --> 3375.96] Of what we +[3375.96 --> 3376.22] Read +[3376.22 --> 3377.46] But the +[3377.46 --> 3378.38] Principle +[3378.38 --> 3379.04] That I would +[3379.04 --> 3379.74] Like us to +[3379.74 --> 3380.32] See +[3380.32 --> 3381.08] At work +[3381.08 --> 3381.48] In this +[3381.48 --> 3381.82] Text +[3381.82 --> 3382.16] And then +[3382.16 --> 3382.92] In application +[3382.92 --> 3383.58] For our +[3383.58 --> 3384.02] Lives +[3384.02 --> 3384.54] Is this +[3384.54 --> 3385.98] That though +[3385.98 --> 3386.60] Thanksgiving +[3386.60 --> 3387.88] Isn't distinctly +[3387.88 --> 3388.50] Christian +[3388.50 --> 3389.32] Or Thanksgiving +[3389.32 --> 3390.40] Isn't distinctly +[3390.40 --> 3390.84] Christian +[3390.84 --> 3392.26] But giving +[3392.26 --> 3393.02] Thanks +[3393.02 --> 3394.44] Is a distinctive +[3394.44 --> 3396.90] Of the true +[3396.90 --> 3397.66] Christian +[3397.66 --> 3400.36] Now to set +[3400.36 --> 3400.68] That up +[3400.68 --> 3401.14] Let's read +[3401.14 --> 3402.08] Verse 15 +[3402.08 --> 3403.06] Again +[3403.06 --> 3404.46] Verse 15 +[3404.46 --> 3404.90] Says +[3404.90 --> 3406.40] One of them +[3406.40 --> 3407.34] When he saw +[3407.34 --> 3408.22] He was healed +[3408.22 --> 3409.30] Came back +[3409.30 --> 3410.48] Praising God +[3410.48 --> 3411.10] In a loud +[3411.10 --> 3411.92] Voice +[3411.92 --> 3412.56] He threw +[3412.56 --> 3412.94] Himself +[3412.94 --> 3413.78] At the feet +[3413.78 --> 3414.76] Of Jesus +[3414.76 --> 3415.70] At Jesus' feet +[3415.70 --> 3416.78] And thanked him +[3416.78 --> 3418.24] And then Jesus +[3418.24 --> 3418.88] Picks up +[3418.88 --> 3419.48] On this +[3419.48 --> 3420.40] Thanksgiving +[3420.40 --> 3421.06] Again +[3421.06 --> 3422.08] In verse 18 +[3422.08 --> 3423.00] Where Jesus +[3423.00 --> 3423.28] Says +[3423.28 --> 3424.00] Has no one +[3424.00 --> 3424.68] Returned +[3424.68 --> 3425.88] To praise God +[3425.88 --> 3426.38] Except +[3426.38 --> 3427.20] This +[3427.20 --> 3427.98] Forward +[3427.98 --> 3430.68] Now there's a lot +[3430.68 --> 3431.40] Going on in this +[3431.40 --> 3432.00] Text that we can +[3432.00 --> 3432.78] Spend our time +[3432.78 --> 3433.06] With +[3433.06 --> 3433.76] But I want to +[3433.76 --> 3434.24] Notice +[3434.24 --> 3435.28] A couple +[3435.28 --> 3436.32] Two things +[3436.32 --> 3437.28] With you +[3437.28 --> 3438.48] This morning +[3438.48 --> 3439.76] First +[3439.76 --> 3440.32] Notice +[3440.32 --> 3441.68] That this man +[3441.68 --> 3442.92] And Jesus +[3442.92 --> 3444.26] Connect +[3444.26 --> 3445.14] Together +[3445.14 --> 3446.62] Praising God +[3446.62 --> 3447.82] Thanking Jesus +[3447.82 --> 3449.20] And then returning +[3449.20 --> 3450.42] To praise God +[3450.42 --> 3451.72] While at Jesus' feet +[3451.72 --> 3454.26] Someone +[3454.26 --> 3455.48] Shared a video +[3455.48 --> 3455.96] With me +[3455.96 --> 3456.50] Recently +[3456.50 --> 3457.98] About a person +[3457.98 --> 3458.84] Who was +[3458.84 --> 3459.70] Kind of +[3459.70 --> 3461.58] Walking around +[3461.58 --> 3462.30] In a public +[3462.30 --> 3463.30] Area +[3463.30 --> 3464.16] I think it might have been +[3464.16 --> 3465.06] A Christian university +[3465.06 --> 3465.66] Actually +[3465.66 --> 3467.84] And this person +[3467.84 --> 3468.62] Was challenging +[3468.62 --> 3469.30] Christians +[3469.30 --> 3470.76] On these commonly held +[3470.76 --> 3471.20] Beliefs +[3471.20 --> 3471.90] And in the video +[3471.90 --> 3473.04] This person +[3473.04 --> 3473.88] Would walk up to +[3473.88 --> 3475.20] A professing Christian +[3475.20 --> 3476.18] And they would say +[3476.18 --> 3477.32] Here's a Bible +[3477.32 --> 3478.56] Show me +[3478.56 --> 3479.28] In the Bible +[3479.28 --> 3479.98] Where Jesus +[3479.98 --> 3480.70] Says +[3480.70 --> 3481.74] That he is God +[3481.74 --> 3483.62] And then +[3483.62 --> 3484.24] Under the mounting +[3484.24 --> 3484.86] Pressure +[3484.86 --> 3485.42] Of someone +[3485.42 --> 3486.32] Like standing +[3486.32 --> 3487.14] Right in front of them +[3487.14 --> 3487.78] And forcing them +[3487.78 --> 3488.90] To think on their toes +[3488.90 --> 3490.28] And challenging them +[3490.28 --> 3491.12] They can't do it +[3491.12 --> 3491.62] Or at least +[3491.62 --> 3492.30] In the particular +[3492.30 --> 3493.38] Edits of the video +[3493.38 --> 3493.96] That ends up +[3493.96 --> 3494.64] On social media +[3494.64 --> 3495.74] They can't do it +[3495.74 --> 3497.60] And then the person +[3497.60 --> 3498.44] In the video +[3498.44 --> 3499.22] Concludes +[3499.22 --> 3499.68] See +[3499.68 --> 3501.00] Even Jesus +[3501.00 --> 3501.58] Didn't think +[3501.58 --> 3502.24] He was God +[3502.24 --> 3503.84] But +[3503.84 --> 3504.26] Even just +[3504.26 --> 3505.18] From this text +[3505.18 --> 3506.92] The way that Luke +[3506.92 --> 3507.46] Is writing +[3507.46 --> 3509.06] He's setting up +[3509.06 --> 3510.20] What you might call +[3510.20 --> 3510.92] The grammatical +[3510.92 --> 3511.80] Equivalency +[3511.80 --> 3512.76] And so notice +[3512.76 --> 3513.30] The character +[3513.30 --> 3515.52] The man returns +[3515.52 --> 3516.78] Praising God +[3516.78 --> 3518.28] He throws himself +[3518.28 --> 3519.58] At Jesus' feet +[3519.58 --> 3520.96] And then Jesus says +[3520.96 --> 3522.54] Only one returned +[3522.54 --> 3523.98] To give praise to God +[3523.98 --> 3525.26] Right +[3525.26 --> 3526.50] He is praising +[3526.50 --> 3527.80] And giving thanks +[3527.80 --> 3529.06] At the foot of God +[3529.06 --> 3530.40] Who we see +[3530.40 --> 3531.32] Is named Jesus +[3531.32 --> 3534.56] Jesus is God +[3534.56 --> 3537.18] Now the second thing +[3537.18 --> 3538.06] Out of that +[3538.06 --> 3538.42] Right +[3538.42 --> 3539.38] Is notice +[3539.38 --> 3540.74] What is distinct +[3540.74 --> 3542.84] About this man +[3542.84 --> 3545.64] He is the only one +[3545.64 --> 3546.66] Who comes back +[3546.66 --> 3547.78] To worship God +[3547.78 --> 3549.38] And to thank him +[3549.38 --> 3550.74] Right +[3550.74 --> 3551.56] All of them +[3551.56 --> 3553.60] Were healed physically +[3553.60 --> 3554.38] Right +[3554.38 --> 3555.54] The text tells us +[3555.54 --> 3556.12] Very carefully +[3556.12 --> 3558.52] They were cleansed +[3558.52 --> 3559.98] Now that word +[3559.98 --> 3560.88] Cleansed +[3560.88 --> 3562.18] Is a neat word +[3562.18 --> 3562.88] In Greek +[3562.88 --> 3564.82] The word in Greek +[3564.82 --> 3566.18] Is Josh +[3566.18 --> 3566.70] Is the only one +[3566.70 --> 3567.22] Who's going to care +[3567.22 --> 3567.96] About this right now +[3567.96 --> 3568.76] Is kathorizo +[3568.76 --> 3570.12] Josh is studying +[3570.12 --> 3571.46] Greek in seminary +[3571.46 --> 3571.90] Right now +[3571.90 --> 3572.36] So I was going to +[3572.36 --> 3573.38] Ask him to translate that +[3573.38 --> 3573.84] But I didn't want +[3573.84 --> 3574.70] To put him on the spot +[3574.70 --> 3576.84] Didn't know +[3576.84 --> 3577.28] Yeah see +[3577.28 --> 3577.96] There you go +[3577.96 --> 3579.38] Kakorizo +[3579.38 --> 3581.40] Is a word +[3581.40 --> 3581.44] Is a word +[3581.44 --> 3582.64] That is used +[3582.64 --> 3583.94] It means cleansing +[3583.94 --> 3584.84] Or healing +[3584.84 --> 3585.56] When it's used +[3585.56 --> 3587.16] Of people with leprosy +[3587.16 --> 3588.46] It means to heal +[3588.46 --> 3590.00] Because lepers +[3590.00 --> 3591.84] Are considered unclean +[3591.84 --> 3593.32] By the Levitical law +[3593.32 --> 3594.12] Right +[3594.12 --> 3594.94] The Levitical law +[3594.94 --> 3596.10] Given in the Old Testament +[3596.10 --> 3598.20] Found in Leviticus 13 +[3598.20 --> 3599.14] Verse 45 +[3599.14 --> 3599.86] Numbers 5 +[3599.86 --> 3600.40] Verses 2 +[3600.40 --> 3600.86] And 3 +[3600.86 --> 3603.76] Declares lepers unclean +[3603.76 --> 3605.08] That's why Jesus +[3605.08 --> 3606.84] When he walks to the village +[3606.84 --> 3608.58] Leaves these people outside +[3608.58 --> 3609.96] Because they're not +[3609.96 --> 3610.90] Allowed to be part +[3610.90 --> 3611.78] Of the normal +[3611.78 --> 3612.98] Gathering people +[3612.98 --> 3613.94] That's why +[3613.94 --> 3614.70] Even when Jesus +[3614.70 --> 3615.62] Approaches them +[3615.62 --> 3617.32] They stand at a distance +[3617.32 --> 3618.44] And have to call out +[3618.44 --> 3619.36] In a loud voice +[3619.36 --> 3620.62] Because they can't +[3620.62 --> 3621.24] Get close +[3621.24 --> 3622.48] To Jesus +[3622.48 --> 3624.26] Ceremonial law +[3624.26 --> 3625.40] Forbid there be +[3625.40 --> 3626.54] Inside the village +[3626.54 --> 3627.96] And near others +[3627.96 --> 3629.20] That's also why +[3629.20 --> 3629.88] When Jesus +[3629.88 --> 3631.32] Speaks to them +[3631.32 --> 3631.68] He says +[3631.68 --> 3632.74] Go present yourselves +[3632.74 --> 3633.54] To the priest +[3633.54 --> 3634.78] Right +[3634.78 --> 3635.64] Because the priest +[3635.64 --> 3637.38] Needs to declare them +[3637.38 --> 3637.88] Clean +[3637.88 --> 3638.76] So that they don't +[3638.76 --> 3639.72] Function again +[3639.72 --> 3641.36] In normal society +[3641.36 --> 3643.26] That's the word +[3643.26 --> 3644.04] Catherine Bezo +[3644.04 --> 3645.58] Now Catherine Bezo +[3645.58 --> 3646.54] In English +[3646.54 --> 3647.66] Is also +[3647.66 --> 3648.52] Where we get +[3648.52 --> 3649.08] The word +[3649.08 --> 3650.18] Or the English word +[3650.18 --> 3651.08] Catharsis +[3651.08 --> 3652.76] Or cathartic +[3652.76 --> 3654.90] So here's an interesting +[3654.90 --> 3655.86] Language fact +[3655.86 --> 3656.38] For you +[3656.38 --> 3658.02] Catharsis +[3658.02 --> 3660.02] Entered the English +[3660.02 --> 3660.98] Lexicon +[3660.98 --> 3662.66] As a medical term +[3662.66 --> 3664.36] For purging the body +[3664.36 --> 3666.18] For you young boys +[3666.18 --> 3667.60] Especially the ballast +[3667.60 --> 3670.24] As a way of releasing +[3670.24 --> 3671.20] Unwanted interior +[3671.20 --> 3673.86] Now today +[3673.86 --> 3675.34] Catharsis means something +[3675.34 --> 3676.02] A little different +[3676.02 --> 3676.88] Right +[3676.88 --> 3678.08] We use the word +[3678.08 --> 3678.94] Cathartic +[3678.94 --> 3679.60] When we're talking +[3679.60 --> 3680.18] About releasing +[3680.18 --> 3681.54] Tent of emotions +[3681.54 --> 3683.22] Right +[3683.22 --> 3683.82] To say something +[3683.82 --> 3684.98] Is cathartic +[3684.98 --> 3686.18] It means it's a release +[3686.18 --> 3687.18] It's a letting go +[3687.18 --> 3687.66] Of something +[3687.66 --> 3688.24] That we've been +[3688.24 --> 3689.20] Hanging on to +[3689.20 --> 3690.76] Often in our subconscious +[3690.76 --> 3692.00] Or in our emotional +[3692.00 --> 3692.40] Cells +[3692.40 --> 3695.70] Now of the ten men +[3695.70 --> 3697.10] Who were cleansed +[3697.10 --> 3697.54] Catharic +[3697.54 --> 3699.50] Nine of them +[3699.50 --> 3700.78] Experienced that +[3700.78 --> 3702.88] Only as healing +[3702.88 --> 3704.56] And only as a return +[3704.56 --> 3705.02] To health +[3705.02 --> 3707.02] They experienced +[3707.02 --> 3708.46] Physical healing +[3708.46 --> 3709.94] What's pretty clear +[3709.94 --> 3710.80] From the story +[3710.80 --> 3712.38] Is that the ten men +[3712.38 --> 3713.72] Experienced something +[3713.72 --> 3715.02] More than physical +[3715.02 --> 3715.68] Healing +[3715.68 --> 3716.88] From this Jesus +[3716.88 --> 3717.76] Who is God +[3717.76 --> 3719.78] And yes +[3719.78 --> 3720.94] Very clearly +[3720.94 --> 3722.18] This man has +[3722.18 --> 3722.92] An emotional +[3722.92 --> 3723.88] Reaction +[3723.88 --> 3724.82] He has an emotional +[3724.82 --> 3725.54] Response +[3725.54 --> 3726.14] To Jesus +[3726.14 --> 3726.44] Right +[3726.44 --> 3727.02] Praising +[3727.02 --> 3727.94] And thanking +[3727.94 --> 3729.00] He threw himself +[3729.00 --> 3729.48] Down +[3729.48 --> 3730.64] At the feet of Jesus +[3730.64 --> 3731.30] That ain't just +[3731.30 --> 3732.26] Any old reaction +[3732.26 --> 3734.30] But +[3734.30 --> 3735.86] And this is a big +[3735.86 --> 3736.18] Odd +[3736.18 --> 3736.48] Here +[3736.48 --> 3739.46] Too many people +[3739.46 --> 3740.50] Think +[3740.50 --> 3741.82] Of Jesus +[3741.82 --> 3743.24] And the gospel +[3743.24 --> 3744.68] As providing +[3744.68 --> 3745.62] A sort of +[3745.62 --> 3746.62] Catharsis +[3746.62 --> 3749.28] The gospel +[3749.28 --> 3750.12] Isn't about +[3750.12 --> 3750.66] Giving you +[3750.66 --> 3751.58] Peace of mind +[3751.58 --> 3752.28] Or relieving +[3752.28 --> 3753.22] Your anxiety +[3753.22 --> 3754.82] Now let me be +[3754.82 --> 3755.36] Pretty clear +[3755.36 --> 3755.60] Right +[3755.60 --> 3756.48] Trusting God +[3756.48 --> 3757.50] Might do that +[3757.50 --> 3758.60] Right +[3758.60 --> 3759.84] But your peace of mind +[3759.84 --> 3760.60] Your emotional +[3760.60 --> 3761.24] Catharsis +[3761.24 --> 3762.26] Is not the point +[3762.26 --> 3762.88] Of the gospel +[3762.88 --> 3764.88] Jesus didn't come +[3764.88 --> 3765.34] To give you +[3765.34 --> 3766.10] Peace of mind +[3766.10 --> 3766.78] He came +[3766.78 --> 3767.48] To give you +[3767.48 --> 3768.54] Peace with God +[3768.54 --> 3772.24] Peace with God +[3772.24 --> 3773.82] Only comes +[3773.82 --> 3774.64] When you are +[3774.64 --> 3775.92] Made righteous +[3775.92 --> 3776.72] When you are +[3776.72 --> 3777.64] Made pure +[3777.64 --> 3779.22] From sin +[3779.22 --> 3781.66] Nine men +[3781.66 --> 3782.98] Were cleansed +[3782.98 --> 3783.72] That day +[3783.72 --> 3785.20] But I believe +[3785.20 --> 3785.62] One +[3785.62 --> 3787.16] Got more than that +[3787.16 --> 3789.72] Titus 2 +[3789.72 --> 3790.52] Verse 14 +[3790.52 --> 3790.88] Says +[3790.88 --> 3793.62] Our great God +[3793.62 --> 3794.20] And Savior +[3794.20 --> 3795.16] Jesus Christ +[3795.16 --> 3796.30] Gave himself +[3796.30 --> 3796.98] For us +[3796.98 --> 3798.08] To redeem us +[3798.08 --> 3799.24] From all wickedness +[3799.24 --> 3800.54] And to purify +[3800.54 --> 3801.72] For himself +[3801.72 --> 3802.40] The people +[3802.40 --> 3803.50] That are his +[3803.50 --> 3804.42] Very normal +[3804.42 --> 3805.90] That word +[3805.90 --> 3806.74] Purify +[3806.74 --> 3807.92] Is +[3807.92 --> 3808.72] Capplicism +[3808.72 --> 3810.08] The same +[3810.08 --> 3810.88] Word +[3810.88 --> 3812.54] Shows up again +[3812.54 --> 3813.30] In 1 John +[3813.30 --> 3813.66] 1 +[3813.66 --> 3813.96] 7 +[3813.96 --> 3814.46] 9 +[3814.46 --> 3815.98] The blood +[3815.98 --> 3816.62] Of Jesus +[3816.62 --> 3817.40] His son +[3817.40 --> 3818.94] Purifies us +[3818.94 --> 3819.94] From all sin +[3819.94 --> 3821.10] If we confess +[3821.10 --> 3821.82] Our sins +[3821.82 --> 3823.18] He is faithful +[3823.18 --> 3823.76] And just +[3823.76 --> 3824.60] And will forgive +[3824.60 --> 3825.50] Us our sins +[3825.50 --> 3827.30] And purify us +[3827.30 --> 3828.28] From all +[3828.28 --> 3829.46] Unrighteousness +[3829.46 --> 3832.40] Too many times +[3832.40 --> 3833.16] In the church +[3833.16 --> 3833.64] Today +[3833.64 --> 3834.20] We think +[3834.20 --> 3834.72] That the main +[3834.72 --> 3835.28] Point of the +[3835.28 --> 3835.62] Gospel +[3835.62 --> 3836.54] Is to feel +[3836.54 --> 3837.02] Good +[3837.02 --> 3837.92] Or secure +[3837.92 --> 3838.76] Or happy +[3838.76 --> 3839.52] Or comfortable +[3839.52 --> 3840.52] In this +[3840.52 --> 3841.24] Life +[3841.24 --> 3844.52] But for the +[3844.52 --> 3845.34] True Christian +[3845.34 --> 3846.84] The gospel +[3846.84 --> 3848.04] Is purity +[3848.04 --> 3849.84] Before God +[3849.84 --> 3850.68] The gospel +[3850.68 --> 3851.64] Is peace +[3851.64 --> 3853.10] With God +[3853.10 --> 3855.14] If all +[3855.14 --> 3855.64] You think +[3855.64 --> 3855.90] About +[3855.90 --> 3856.66] Christianity +[3856.66 --> 3858.12] If all +[3858.12 --> 3858.52] You think +[3858.52 --> 3858.98] Christianity +[3858.98 --> 3859.56] Is for +[3859.56 --> 3860.40] Or about +[3860.40 --> 3861.54] Is your +[3861.54 --> 3862.44] Physical healing +[3862.44 --> 3863.58] Or an emotional +[3863.58 --> 3864.52] Catharsis +[3864.52 --> 3865.28] You've missed +[3865.28 --> 3865.76] The message +[3865.76 --> 3866.46] Of Jesus +[3866.46 --> 3868.80] Isaiah the prophet +[3868.80 --> 3869.06] Says +[3869.06 --> 3870.00] Though your sins +[3870.00 --> 3871.12] Are like scarlet +[3871.12 --> 3871.92] They shall be +[3871.92 --> 3873.30] As white as snow +[3873.30 --> 3874.38] Though they are +[3874.38 --> 3875.86] As red as crimson +[3875.86 --> 3876.66] They shall be +[3876.66 --> 3877.92] Like wool +[3877.92 --> 3880.32] There's so many +[3880.32 --> 3881.52] People in the world +[3881.52 --> 3882.28] Today +[3882.28 --> 3883.22] Maybe even for +[3883.22 --> 3883.68] Some of us +[3883.68 --> 3884.38] Sitting here +[3884.38 --> 3885.56] The functional +[3885.56 --> 3886.28] Purpose +[3886.28 --> 3887.42] Of religion +[3887.42 --> 3888.80] That the reason +[3888.80 --> 3889.84] Religion exists +[3889.84 --> 3890.58] In the world +[3890.58 --> 3891.86] Is to make +[3891.86 --> 3892.96] Good people +[3892.96 --> 3893.88] Or to make +[3893.88 --> 3894.62] People a little +[3894.62 --> 3895.16] Bit better +[3895.16 --> 3897.28] And to soothe +[3897.28 --> 3898.56] Our consciences +[3898.56 --> 3899.94] When we feel +[3899.94 --> 3900.34] Bad +[3900.34 --> 3902.90] Gospel Christianity +[3902.90 --> 3903.68] Is not something +[3903.68 --> 3904.70] Different than that +[3904.70 --> 3906.46] Now again +[3906.46 --> 3907.58] Don't hear +[3907.58 --> 3908.08] What I'm not +[3908.08 --> 3908.46] Saying +[3908.46 --> 3909.66] Right +[3909.66 --> 3910.90] Gospel Christianity +[3910.90 --> 3911.94] Produces +[3911.94 --> 3913.58] Good out of us +[3913.58 --> 3914.70] Gospel Christianity +[3914.70 --> 3916.60] Soothes our consciences +[3916.60 --> 3918.80] As we are reconciled to God +[3918.80 --> 3920.16] But the purpose +[3920.16 --> 3921.32] Of the gospel +[3921.32 --> 3922.26] Is to do +[3922.26 --> 3923.28] Precisely +[3923.28 --> 3924.56] What I cannot +[3924.56 --> 3926.66] But need to do +[3926.66 --> 3927.98] The gospel says +[3927.98 --> 3928.58] That Jesus +[3928.58 --> 3929.44] Lived the life +[3929.44 --> 3930.22] I should have lived +[3930.22 --> 3931.32] And done the death +[3931.32 --> 3932.32] That I deserve +[3932.32 --> 3933.12] That Jesus +[3933.12 --> 3934.06] Is the perfect +[3934.06 --> 3935.00] Sacrifice +[3935.00 --> 3936.34] Of atonement +[3936.34 --> 3937.00] That is to say +[3937.00 --> 3938.44] He was perfect +[3938.44 --> 3939.40] In that he was +[3939.40 --> 3941.44] Perfectly obedient +[3941.44 --> 3942.62] And he was perfect +[3942.62 --> 3944.44] In that only he +[3944.44 --> 3945.74] As God +[3945.74 --> 3947.54] Could save humanity +[3947.54 --> 3949.02] By his death +[3949.02 --> 3950.44] In our place +[3950.44 --> 3951.00] That's what +[3951.00 --> 3952.48] Atonement means +[3952.48 --> 3953.62] The gospel is +[3953.62 --> 3955.22] First and foremost +[3955.22 --> 3957.32] The action of God +[3957.32 --> 3958.06] In the world +[3958.06 --> 3959.06] To restore +[3959.06 --> 3960.48] People like you +[3960.48 --> 3961.42] And me +[3961.42 --> 3962.92] In relationship +[3962.92 --> 3964.08] To him +[3964.08 --> 3965.64] A relationship +[3965.64 --> 3966.48] That was broken +[3966.48 --> 3967.68] Because of sin +[3967.68 --> 3968.64] And in a relationship +[3968.64 --> 3969.86] That stays broken +[3969.86 --> 3970.86] Because of our +[3970.86 --> 3972.24] Unloving sin +[3972.24 --> 3972.90] Right +[3972.90 --> 3974.46] Over and over +[3974.46 --> 3975.50] And over again +[3975.50 --> 3976.44] The Bible makes it +[3976.44 --> 3977.52] Abundantly clear +[3977.52 --> 3979.20] How our sin need +[3979.20 --> 3980.18] Is greater +[3980.18 --> 3981.08] Than any of our +[3981.08 --> 3981.88] Physical needs +[3981.88 --> 3982.88] Any of our +[3982.88 --> 3983.96] Emotional needs +[3983.96 --> 3985.98] Especially +[3985.98 --> 3987.76] In a culture +[3987.76 --> 3989.52] That has adopted +[3989.52 --> 3990.72] Their values +[3990.72 --> 3991.46] Like ours +[3991.46 --> 3992.36] That has adopted +[3992.36 --> 3993.74] Christian values +[3993.74 --> 3994.38] And virtues +[3994.38 --> 3995.64] While disconnecting +[3995.64 --> 3996.42] Them from a biblical +[3996.42 --> 3996.90] Basis +[3996.90 --> 3997.88] While removing them +[3997.88 --> 3999.04] From the character +[3999.04 --> 4000.24] And being of God +[4000.24 --> 4000.74] Right +[4000.74 --> 4002.72] We live in a time +[4002.72 --> 4003.58] And place +[4003.58 --> 4004.76] That assumes +[4004.76 --> 4005.66] A relative +[4005.66 --> 4007.26] Goodness of people +[4007.26 --> 4009.76] And so minimizes +[4009.76 --> 4011.28] The perversity +[4011.28 --> 4012.38] Of sin +[4012.38 --> 4013.68] And its effect +[4013.68 --> 4014.74] In our life +[4014.74 --> 4016.60] Simply put +[4016.60 --> 4017.20] Right +[4017.20 --> 4018.38] We don't believe +[4018.38 --> 4019.04] That sin +[4019.04 --> 4019.56] Or +[4019.56 --> 4021.00] To put it more strongly +[4021.00 --> 4021.90] We don't believe +[4021.90 --> 4022.78] That our relationship +[4022.78 --> 4023.60] To God +[4023.60 --> 4024.20] Which is broken +[4024.20 --> 4024.84] By sin +[4024.84 --> 4026.94] Is our greatest need +[4026.94 --> 4027.78] Anymore +[4027.78 --> 4029.52] Instead +[4029.52 --> 4031.00] We look for +[4031.00 --> 4031.78] Physical healing +[4031.78 --> 4033.16] We look for +[4033.16 --> 4034.50] Therapeutic healing +[4034.50 --> 4035.02] We look for +[4035.02 --> 4035.84] Cathartic +[4035.84 --> 4036.86] Release +[4036.86 --> 4040.42] But the gospel +[4040.42 --> 4041.98] And the true +[4041.98 --> 4042.52] Christian +[4042.52 --> 4043.66] Look even +[4043.66 --> 4044.64] Even deeper +[4044.64 --> 4046.18] Than those things +[4046.18 --> 4048.56] Physical healing +[4048.56 --> 4049.12] Is good +[4049.12 --> 4050.86] Emotional healing +[4050.86 --> 4051.52] Is good +[4051.52 --> 4053.54] Reconciliation +[4053.54 --> 4054.14] To God +[4054.14 --> 4055.10] Is even +[4055.10 --> 4055.88] Better +[4055.88 --> 4058.94] At the end +[4058.94 --> 4059.78] Of this exchange +[4059.78 --> 4061.46] Jesus says +[4061.46 --> 4062.34] To the man +[4062.34 --> 4063.00] Rise +[4063.00 --> 4063.62] And go +[4063.62 --> 4064.90] For your faith +[4064.90 --> 4066.06] Has made you well +[4066.06 --> 4067.66] Now +[4067.66 --> 4069.24] To be clear +[4069.24 --> 4072.48] This can't mean +[4072.48 --> 4074.04] That his faith +[4074.04 --> 4075.18] Healed him +[4075.18 --> 4076.70] Okay +[4076.70 --> 4077.60] This can't mean +[4077.60 --> 4078.32] That his faith +[4078.32 --> 4079.28] Healed him +[4079.28 --> 4080.26] One +[4080.26 --> 4081.60] He was healed +[4081.60 --> 4082.92] Before displaying +[4082.92 --> 4083.98] Any acts of faith +[4083.98 --> 4085.88] Two +[4085.88 --> 4087.60] The other nine +[4087.60 --> 4088.34] Were also +[4088.34 --> 4089.14] Cleansed +[4089.14 --> 4090.68] And they didn't +[4090.68 --> 4091.56] Return to +[4091.56 --> 4092.56] Praise and +[4092.56 --> 4093.50] Thank Jesus +[4093.50 --> 4094.92] And so +[4094.92 --> 4096.08] Even if +[4096.08 --> 4096.80] Like what some +[4096.80 --> 4097.52] People say +[4097.52 --> 4098.26] His +[4098.26 --> 4099.64] Faith +[4099.64 --> 4102.82] Has healed him +[4102.82 --> 4103.40] Even if +[4103.40 --> 4104.06] That is +[4104.06 --> 4105.32] In response +[4105.32 --> 4106.00] To an +[4106.00 --> 4107.02] Anticipated +[4107.02 --> 4107.88] Faithfulness +[4107.88 --> 4108.74] That is known +[4108.74 --> 4109.40] By God +[4109.40 --> 4110.48] Before the +[4110.48 --> 4111.08] Offering +[4111.08 --> 4112.16] And the other +[4112.16 --> 4112.58] Nine +[4112.58 --> 4113.26] Who didn't +[4113.26 --> 4113.94] Respond +[4113.94 --> 4114.62] In faith +[4114.62 --> 4115.22] Are still +[4115.22 --> 4115.64] Healed +[4115.64 --> 4115.98] And so +[4115.98 --> 4116.18] Again +[4116.18 --> 4116.84] That just proves +[4116.84 --> 4117.46] That idea +[4117.46 --> 4118.42] False +[4118.42 --> 4119.64] Instead +[4119.64 --> 4121.08] I think +[4121.08 --> 4121.52] Jesus +[4121.52 --> 4122.42] Is looking +[4122.42 --> 4122.94] At the +[4122.94 --> 4123.40] Bigger +[4123.40 --> 4124.02] Picture +[4124.02 --> 4124.68] He's looking +[4124.68 --> 4125.62] Deeper +[4125.62 --> 4126.22] And at a +[4126.22 --> 4126.66] Fuller +[4126.66 --> 4127.16] Gospel +[4127.16 --> 4128.08] Than the +[4128.08 --> 4128.54] Idea +[4128.54 --> 4129.28] That his +[4129.28 --> 4129.84] Faith +[4129.84 --> 4130.44] Healed +[4130.44 --> 4130.68] His +[4130.68 --> 4131.06] Physical +[4131.06 --> 4131.50] Needs +[4131.50 --> 4133.10] In fact +[4133.10 --> 4133.64] Again +[4133.64 --> 4134.14] The word +[4134.14 --> 4135.18] Spelled +[4135.18 --> 4135.50] This out +[4135.50 --> 4135.88] The word +[4135.88 --> 4136.72] Translated +[4136.72 --> 4137.60] May you +[4137.60 --> 4138.02] Well +[4138.02 --> 4139.98] In this +[4139.98 --> 4141.14] Text +[4141.14 --> 4142.06] Is a +[4142.06 --> 4143.22] Particular +[4143.22 --> 4143.82] Form +[4143.82 --> 4144.32] Of the +[4144.32 --> 4144.60] Greek +[4144.60 --> 4144.90] Word +[4144.90 --> 4145.62] Sozo +[4145.62 --> 4146.36] Which means +[4146.36 --> 4146.96] To save +[4146.96 --> 4148.00] The root +[4148.00 --> 4148.92] Is used +[4148.92 --> 4149.58] For instance +[4149.58 --> 4150.14] In Acts +[4150.14 --> 4150.64] 4 +[4150.64 --> 4151.76] Verse 12 +[4151.76 --> 4152.50] By Peter +[4152.50 --> 4152.98] When he +[4152.98 --> 4153.52] Preaches +[4153.52 --> 4154.92] Salvation +[4154.92 --> 4155.62] Is found +[4155.62 --> 4156.32] In no one +[4156.32 --> 4156.68] Else +[4156.68 --> 4157.34] For there's +[4157.34 --> 4157.72] No other +[4157.72 --> 4158.04] Name +[4158.04 --> 4158.60] Under heaven +[4158.60 --> 4159.14] Given to +[4159.14 --> 4159.52] Mankind +[4159.52 --> 4160.48] By which +[4160.48 --> 4161.34] We must +[4161.34 --> 4161.94] Be +[4161.94 --> 4164.02] Saved +[4164.02 --> 4165.06] The translator +[4165.06 --> 4165.40] Says +[4165.40 --> 4166.30] The NIP +[4166.30 --> 4167.72] Make this +[4167.72 --> 4168.16] Clear +[4168.16 --> 4168.94] For instance +[4168.94 --> 4169.44] In Luke +[4169.44 --> 4170.16] 7 +[4170.16 --> 4171.10] Verse 50 +[4171.10 --> 4172.28] Where Jesus +[4172.28 --> 4172.94] Says +[4172.94 --> 4173.68] To the woman +[4173.68 --> 4174.96] Who was +[4174.96 --> 4175.60] Healed +[4175.60 --> 4176.22] Just by +[4176.22 --> 4176.96] Reaching out +[4176.96 --> 4177.44] And touching +[4177.44 --> 4178.12] His road +[4178.12 --> 4179.16] He says +[4179.16 --> 4179.98] Your faith +[4179.98 --> 4181.24] Has saved +[4181.24 --> 4181.62] You +[4181.62 --> 4184.06] Luke +[4184.06 --> 4184.72] 50 +[4184.72 --> 4185.90] Or 7 +[4185.90 --> 4186.94] Verse 50 +[4186.94 --> 4187.66] And Luke +[4187.66 --> 4188.26] 17 +[4188.26 --> 4188.82] 19 +[4188.82 --> 4190.16] Are exactly +[4190.16 --> 4190.70] The same +[4190.70 --> 4191.40] Sentence in +[4191.40 --> 4191.66] Greek +[4191.66 --> 4193.10] Korston +[4193.10 --> 4195.90] Your faith has saved you. +[4196.00 --> 4203.84] And I think the point that Jesus is showing is just how big the gospel is for this man. +[4204.44 --> 4204.56] Right? +[4204.66 --> 4207.60] Ten were healed, but that's not the gospel. +[4208.80 --> 4213.30] One had an emotional response, but catharsis isn't the gospel either. +[4213.92 --> 4221.18] Instead, faith and salvation go hand in love that the man returns to worship and give thanks +[4221.18 --> 4224.56] as an invitation of being saved. +[4225.82 --> 4228.94] Darrell Loffel says, so succinctly, he says, +[4229.28 --> 4235.70] the deliverance Jesus affirms here is greater than the healing the man has experienced. +[4237.60 --> 4243.42] The healing points to a greater healing for this man. +[4244.14 --> 4247.02] A purifying from all unrighteousness. +[4247.02 --> 4254.58] Jesus is purifying for himself a people who belong to him as his own. +[4255.96 --> 4256.96] Ten were healed. +[4258.12 --> 4259.88] One was purified. +[4260.16 --> 4261.10] Ten were healed. +[4261.60 --> 4265.00] One praised God and thanked Jesus. +[4266.34 --> 4274.28] Thanksgiving isn't distinctly Christian, but giving thanks to God in worship is distinctive +[4274.28 --> 4276.92] of the true Christian. +[4279.80 --> 4287.26] And you know, that idea that giving thanks to God in worship is a distinctive of the true +[4287.26 --> 4287.64] Christian. +[4287.78 --> 4290.30] That idea got me wondering. +[4292.02 --> 4299.24] If Thanksgiving is a distinctive of the Christian, is that what Christians in the world today are +[4299.24 --> 4299.88] known for? +[4299.88 --> 4303.78] Is that how you are known at work? +[4305.26 --> 4309.76] And on your soccer team, does your coach think of you as the thankful one? +[4311.30 --> 4314.76] How are Christians known in the world today? +[4316.32 --> 4322.66] You know, in our increasingly post-Christian age, we've all heard, I've even talked about, +[4322.66 --> 4327.44] how Christians are identified and treated with suspicion. +[4328.52 --> 4328.68] Right? +[4328.74 --> 4332.38] And how sometimes people think that we are, what's wrong with the world? +[4333.38 --> 4338.56] A couple weeks ago, we had a leadership training event that I got to speak on the main stage +[4338.56 --> 4338.88] for. +[4339.50 --> 4342.68] We talked about just this reality that you were finding yourself in. +[4342.68 --> 4347.24] And a gentleman who goes to one of the Christian Reformed churches in the area, who works for +[4347.24 --> 4351.04] the federal government, came up to me afterwards and said, you are bang on. +[4351.50 --> 4358.28] There is a place for everyone in this society of ours except for the believing Christian. +[4361.58 --> 4361.82] Right? +[4361.82 --> 4367.40] Sometimes people think that we, as Christians, are what's wrong with the world. +[4367.86 --> 4367.98] Right? +[4368.28 --> 4373.14] Christians, especially if you are a conservative Christian, are often told that we're on the +[4373.14 --> 4374.06] wrong side of history. +[4375.60 --> 4375.72] Right? +[4375.72 --> 4382.26] And let's be abundantly clear and transparent because things like abuse scandals or sexual +[4382.26 --> 4383.38] abuse cover-up. +[4383.70 --> 4383.86] Right? +[4384.00 --> 4385.44] It's prevalent in the church. +[4385.70 --> 4390.28] There's a history of racism in things like residential schools or in child slavery or in +[4390.28 --> 4390.70] segregation. +[4391.40 --> 4391.56] Right? +[4391.64 --> 4394.28] All of these things have been done by Christians. +[4394.28 --> 4399.84] And some of them in our history even have Christians at the helm setting the lead for them, +[4399.90 --> 4402.18] setting the course of history in a particular era. +[4402.18 --> 4408.04] And let me be abundantly clear, this isn't just the past, but continues in the present. +[4410.44 --> 4413.32] But it's also not just Christians. +[4414.48 --> 4419.60] Now I will say that it's more grievous when it isn't Christian because we ought to know better +[4419.60 --> 4423.04] and by the Holy Spirit we can actually do better. +[4424.26 --> 4425.94] And so we confess our sins. +[4429.66 --> 4432.08] But this is where my thinking is being born. +[4432.18 --> 4433.36] Got a little bit more interesting. +[4434.10 --> 4440.10] Because if that's the sort of 30,000 foot view of Christians in our post-Christian age, +[4440.56 --> 4443.98] what is the ground level view here in Murray? +[4444.98 --> 4447.90] What's the ground level view here in Langley? +[4448.66 --> 4448.88] Right? +[4448.94 --> 4451.18] That's the thing that interested me this week. +[4451.18 --> 4457.72] And so I put together a little survey of five questions. +[4458.64 --> 4463.10] And I went up to the square on top of the hill on Thursday afternoon. +[4463.68 --> 4468.98] And I walked around and I asked people what they thought of Christians in the world today. +[4468.98 --> 4473.12] So I asked them these five questions. +[4473.36 --> 4475.30] When you hear the word Christian, what do you think? +[4476.90 --> 4480.04] When you think the history of Christianity in Canada, what comes to mind? +[4481.62 --> 4482.00] Right? +[4482.08 --> 4483.80] When you hear that in Jesus, what do you think? +[4484.82 --> 4487.00] When you hear the word church, what comes to mind? +[4487.00 --> 4493.30] And then the last question I asked, are Christians a positive force for good in the world? +[4494.48 --> 4500.30] And I've got to tell you, I went up there expecting to hear things like bigotry, +[4501.18 --> 4507.14] expecting to hear things like racist, expecting to hear things like backwards or traditional +[4507.14 --> 4510.20] or slow, whatever the case may be. +[4510.20 --> 4515.38] I went up there expecting to not get in a fight because I told myself I would take a posture +[4515.38 --> 4520.00] of just asking questions and walking away, but to leave feeling kind of bad afterwards. +[4521.58 --> 4522.76] Can I tell you that didn't happen? +[4525.52 --> 4525.74] Right? +[4525.78 --> 4531.40] So for instance, when I asked the question, what do you hear when you hear the word Christian, +[4531.92 --> 4532.64] what do you think? +[4534.02 --> 4536.60] People said things like, I don't know, church? +[4537.74 --> 4538.18] God? +[4539.72 --> 4540.16] Hope? +[4540.86 --> 4541.30] Jesus? +[4542.50 --> 4545.08] One person said, all religions are the same. +[4545.26 --> 4545.44] Can you? +[4547.26 --> 4548.14] Think of heaven? +[4548.98 --> 4550.62] One person even said, my religion? +[4554.04 --> 4555.32] That was an awful one. +[4557.50 --> 4561.56] When I asked the question, what do you think about the history of Christianity in Canada +[4561.56 --> 4562.90] and what comes to mind? +[4563.64 --> 4565.08] Or what do you think about the history of Christianity? +[4565.30 --> 4567.70] When do you think about the history of Christianity and what comes to mind? +[4567.70 --> 4571.48] Again, I was expecting to hear some pretty awful things. +[4572.58 --> 4573.18] Right? +[4573.18 --> 4575.98] Maybe because I lived in the midst of hearing those things. +[4575.98 --> 4577.76] But here's what people said. +[4577.82 --> 4579.74] They said, nothing. +[4583.74 --> 4583.98] Religion? +[4584.38 --> 4585.26] Another religion? +[4585.50 --> 4585.74] Sorry. +[4586.84 --> 4588.10] One of them said Christmas. +[4588.10 --> 4595.90] Now, one person did say, priests, and they were talking about the sex abuse and scandal. +[4597.08 --> 4600.70] But one person also said explicitly, not negative things. +[4600.70 --> 4603.20] I try not to believe the negative things. +[4605.88 --> 4609.52] I asked the question, when you hear the name of Jesus, what do you think? +[4610.80 --> 4612.82] One person said, why? +[4612.82 --> 4621.00] Another person said, and this is more characteristic, honestly, not much. +[4623.78 --> 4626.46] So when you hear the word church, what comes to mind? +[4627.68 --> 4629.04] One person said, glory? +[4630.82 --> 4631.48] I said, yeah. +[4632.66 --> 4633.76] Unless you come to our church. +[4633.76 --> 4639.76] One person said, I don't know how to explain it. +[4641.82 --> 4648.06] One man I talked to said, the first word that comes to mind when I hear the word church is institutional zoning. +[4649.94 --> 4651.04] So are you a civil engineer? +[4651.14 --> 4651.54] He was gay. +[4651.54 --> 4660.20] What I asked the last question, are Christians a positive force in the world? +[4662.50 --> 4666.30] The answers were split right down the middle. +[4668.68 --> 4680.02] Between yes, and sometimes, maybe, overall yes, but also not so good. +[4681.54 --> 4683.10] There was no no's. +[4684.34 --> 4685.74] There was no absence and no's. +[4689.10 --> 4693.72] Now, the reason I think this is important, a number of things that I think are important, +[4693.88 --> 4702.42] but one of them is, I went through the expectation of getting into a fight or appearing on the negative things. +[4702.72 --> 4705.64] And I'm not denying that there are people in the world who treat those things. +[4706.06 --> 4710.84] I'm not denying that in some places in the world, that's probably a majority opinion. +[4711.54 --> 4717.04] But for all y'all who are scared to talk to your neighbors and unbelieving friends about Christianity, +[4717.18 --> 4719.26] because that's what you hear, hear this. +[4721.04 --> 4721.70] Hear this. +[4724.68 --> 4729.34] Second, what I want us to hear out of this, +[4729.34 --> 4734.72] is actually how boring these answers are. +[4737.72 --> 4739.96] And I hope that's a conviction to you. +[4741.56 --> 4747.56] Because if being thankful is a distinctive of a true Christian, +[4747.56 --> 4753.52] people are politely apathetic towards us, +[4755.20 --> 4760.80] is there something missing from our thanksgiving in the world and how he expresses it? +[4761.84 --> 4763.80] If this is what people think of us, +[4763.86 --> 4765.64] because Kevin and I were reflecting on this, +[4765.70 --> 4766.68] and he came up with the phrase, +[4766.78 --> 4767.54] polite apathy. +[4768.38 --> 4770.04] If this is how people think of us, +[4770.04 --> 4773.14] what can we do differently? +[4776.58 --> 4778.24] In the context of our story, +[4779.26 --> 4783.18] nine people received the cleansing, +[4783.82 --> 4785.08] and they went on their way. +[4785.88 --> 4789.02] Nine people received the healing from Jesus, +[4789.18 --> 4789.80] and they're like, great. +[4791.52 --> 4792.82] Man, move on. +[4794.06 --> 4796.30] Nine people received that healing from Jesus, +[4796.42 --> 4797.98] and they're like, sure, thanks. +[4797.98 --> 4799.50] Now, whatever. +[4803.34 --> 4807.32] I suggest that the vast majority of people in our circles +[4807.32 --> 4811.96] are kind of like Jesus overall, +[4812.20 --> 4813.46] but man. +[4814.20 --> 4817.50] But not much, honestly, kind of people. +[4819.52 --> 4824.00] Nine people have this polite attitude. +[4824.00 --> 4827.16] I said a couple weeks ago, +[4827.74 --> 4830.14] in one of our kick-off sermons, +[4830.66 --> 4834.34] a quote from the epistle to Dionysus, +[4835.14 --> 4837.36] from the second century AD, +[4837.90 --> 4839.44] where he says, +[4840.00 --> 4842.24] as the soul is to the body, +[4842.90 --> 4845.24] Christians are to the city. +[4845.24 --> 4851.40] If this is what people in our city think of Christians, +[4852.20 --> 4854.48] what's the state of our soul +[4854.48 --> 4855.46] being expressed? +[4858.96 --> 4861.60] In our Thanksgiving liturgy earlier in the service, +[4862.28 --> 4866.72] we call this a war for gratitude. +[4866.72 --> 4872.76] Thanksgiving is a battle for the soul of the church. +[4874.08 --> 4878.84] We have a chance to express our deep gratitude to God, +[4878.92 --> 4883.32] and to be known as the people of Thanksgiving. +[4883.32 --> 4888.10] It's not as scary as you might think it is, +[4889.06 --> 4892.36] but it is as awesome as you're dreaming about it. +[4893.40 --> 4895.34] That is the gospel. +[4896.30 --> 4899.04] And that is why we give thanks. +[4899.62 --> 4902.08] When we come to this table in just a moment, +[4902.24 --> 4906.72] we are here at the Thanksgiving feast of the King, +[4906.72 --> 4911.24] who meets us in this moment and at this place, +[4911.24 --> 4915.48] so that our Thanksgiving might be experienced +[4915.48 --> 4918.60] in something that we can taste and see. +[4919.00 --> 4923.24] We taste and see that the Lord is good. +[4923.40 --> 4928.94] We come to this table because He first came to us. +[4929.68 --> 4931.70] And so as you come to this table today, +[4931.84 --> 4935.06] come with hearts full of thanksgiving +[4935.06 --> 4937.68] for what He has done and in both. +[4939.12 --> 4941.04] And be the soul of the city, +[4941.78 --> 4944.60] giving thanks to God for who He is. +[4945.18 --> 4945.44] Amen? +[4946.34 --> 4947.40] Let's pray together. +[4952.18 --> 4956.70] Lord our God, we thank You for leading us here. +[4957.94 --> 4960.00] We thank You for who You are +[4960.00 --> 4962.34] and for what You've done in Jesus Christ. +[4962.34 --> 4965.24] We thank You for the countless blessings +[4965.24 --> 4968.32] that You have bestowed on us. +[4968.50 --> 4971.48] One of them living here in Murrayville, +[4971.60 --> 4975.36] in Langley, in this region together. +[4977.40 --> 4979.86] We thank You for this church family +[4979.86 --> 4982.24] that now goes with You +[4982.24 --> 4985.56] to proclaim Your kingdom come and Your kingdom come. +[4985.56 --> 4991.56] May we be a people distinctly Christian +[4991.56 --> 4994.18] in our thanksgiving. +[4996.32 --> 4999.40] May we overcome a life fantasy +[4999.40 --> 5004.60] with our joy and worship of You. +[5005.44 --> 5007.94] In Your name we pray, Lord Jesus. +[5008.78 --> 5009.22] Amen. +[5009.22 --> 5009.30] Amen. +[5009.30 --> 5010.64] Amen. +[5010.64 --> 5010.66] Amen. +[5010.66 --> 5012.52] Amen. +[5012.52 --> 5012.58] Amen. +[5012.58 --> 5012.60] Amen. +[5012.60 --> 5012.66] Amen. +[5012.66 --> 5012.70] Amen. +[5015.56 --> 5018.12] Amen. +[5021.08 --> 5022.60] We come to the table. +[5022.92 --> 5028.28] We will, of course, move through a liturgy for us +[5028.28 --> 5030.78] and invite you to speak the words +[5030.78 --> 5033.64] that are given to you on the screen behind. +[5033.78 --> 5035.78] As we come to the table, +[5035.94 --> 5038.48] we come here to meet Jesus +[5038.48 --> 5040.30] and be met by Him. +[5040.38 --> 5043.30] We come here as family together, +[5043.30 --> 5047.14] brothers and sisters sharing in this table +[5047.14 --> 5051.46] so that our faith might be nourished and we might be sent +[5051.46 --> 5055.50] out in faith together. We come to this table +[5055.50 --> 5059.32] and we pray and we say together, lift +[5059.32 --> 5063.06] up your hearts. We lift up to the Lord. +[5063.58 --> 5067.24] Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right +[5067.24 --> 5069.78] for us to give thanks. Let's pray. +[5069.78 --> 5073.78] With joy we praise +[5073.78 --> 5076.78] and thank you, gracious God. +[5077.66 --> 5081.82] For you have created heaven and earth and have made us in your image +[5081.82 --> 5085.96] and you have kept covenant with us even when we fell into sin. +[5087.12 --> 5089.66] We give you thanks and perhaps +[5089.66 --> 5093.82] today especially but every day we give you thanks for Jesus +[5093.82 --> 5097.50] Christ who by his life, death and resurrection opened +[5097.50 --> 5100.44] to us the way of everlasting life. +[5101.44 --> 5101.66] Amen. +[5101.66 --> 5109.82] Jesus, before he suffered, gave us this memorial of his sacrifice +[5109.82 --> 5112.44] until he comes again. +[5113.28 --> 5117.64] The Lord Jesus, on the night that he was betrayed, took bread +[5117.64 --> 5121.58] and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, +[5121.94 --> 5124.86] this is my body which is for you. +[5125.36 --> 5127.98] Do this in remembrance of me. +[5127.98 --> 5132.16] And in the same way, he took the cup +[5132.16 --> 5136.26] after supper, saying, this cup is the new covenant +[5136.26 --> 5137.92] in my heart. +[5138.66 --> 5140.76] Do this whenever you drink +[5140.76 --> 5143.04] in remembrance of me. +[5144.12 --> 5145.94] For whenever you eat this bread +[5145.94 --> 5147.64] and drink this cup, +[5147.78 --> 5149.50] you proclaim the Lord's death +[5149.50 --> 5152.42] until he comes again. +[5152.42 --> 5157.64] This, then, is the mystery of our faith. +[5159.20 --> 5161.80] Your death, O Christ, be your lame. +[5162.42 --> 5165.06] Your resurrection, be a turn of joy. +[5165.80 --> 5167.96] Your coming, be a way of hope. +[5168.70 --> 5170.90] Glory be to you, Lord Jesus. +[5172.48 --> 5177.58] Church, the Lord has prepared his table for all who love him +[5177.58 --> 5180.42] and who trust in him alone for their salvation. +[5180.70 --> 5184.36] And so, come to this Thanksgiving table. +[5184.56 --> 5186.06] You who have much faith +[5186.06 --> 5189.02] and you who would like to have more. +[5189.36 --> 5191.44] Come to this Thanksgiving table. +[5191.60 --> 5193.90] You who have been to the sacrament often +[5193.90 --> 5197.14] and you who have not been in a long time. +[5197.50 --> 5199.16] Come to this Thanksgiving table. +[5199.50 --> 5201.62] You who have tried to follow Jesus +[5201.62 --> 5203.58] and you who have failed. +[5203.76 --> 5204.96] Come to this table +[5204.96 --> 5208.26] because Jesus Christ is raised +[5208.26 --> 5211.12] and it is him we praise. +[5211.82 --> 5212.24] Come. +[5212.52 --> 5214.18] If you are here with us +[5214.18 --> 5216.08] or if you are at home and online, +[5216.52 --> 5216.82] come. +[5217.00 --> 5220.60] It is Christ himself who leads us here. +[5221.34 --> 5222.40] The gifts of God +[5222.40 --> 5224.58] for the people of God. +[5225.86 --> 5227.68] As we come to this table here +[5227.68 --> 5229.22] at Emmanuel Church, +[5229.22 --> 5232.80] we do so gathering around in circles. +[5233.16 --> 5234.76] And so, there are elders +[5234.76 --> 5236.02] who will act as ushers. +[5236.18 --> 5238.00] They will indicate when your row +[5238.00 --> 5239.42] is to come forward +[5239.42 --> 5241.30] and that you gather in a circle. +[5242.00 --> 5244.50] We will pass the bread around +[5244.50 --> 5246.42] and the juice around. +[5246.64 --> 5248.00] And as you pass the bread, +[5248.14 --> 5250.42] we encourage you to say to the person, +[5250.96 --> 5252.86] the body of Christ given for you. +[5252.86 --> 5254.46] And as you pass the juice, +[5254.58 --> 5258.00] you say the blood of Christ shed for you. +[5259.22 --> 5260.92] As we participate together, +[5261.06 --> 5262.84] I invite the first group +[5262.84 --> 5265.40] to be the worship volunteers +[5265.40 --> 5267.46] and those who are ushering +[5267.46 --> 5268.24] and coming forward +[5268.24 --> 5269.82] so that they can be served +[5269.82 --> 5271.44] and then they will play some music +[5271.44 --> 5273.16] and sing along to +[5273.16 --> 5274.66] as you wait for your turn +[5274.66 --> 5275.50] to come to the front. +[5275.50 --> 5277.02] If you are here +[5277.02 --> 5278.74] and you would like to be prayed over +[5278.74 --> 5279.66] or prayed with, +[5280.16 --> 5281.76] either before coming to the table +[5281.76 --> 5283.60] or in the space of coming to the table, +[5283.74 --> 5284.90] there are people at the back +[5284.90 --> 5286.88] who have name tags on, +[5287.06 --> 5288.48] yellow squares on them. +[5288.76 --> 5289.70] They'd love to meet you +[5289.70 --> 5291.72] and pray with you as we go through. +[5291.96 --> 5293.50] I invite the worship leaders +[5293.50 --> 5294.56] and volunteers out there +[5294.56 --> 5295.42] to run this time. +[5295.42 --> 5325.40] Thank you. +[5325.42 --> 5355.40] Thank you. +[5355.42 --> 5361.38] thanks, +[5361.38 --> 5367.56] eat and remember +[5367.56 --> 5383.72] I need to add a question +[5383.72 --> 5389.10] I need to add a question +[5389.10 --> 5419.08] I need to add a question +[5419.10 --> 5449.08] I need to add a question +[5449.10 --> 5479.08] I need to add a question +[5479.10 --> 5509.08] I need to add a question +[5509.10 --> 5511.10] I need to add a question +[5511.10 --> 5515.10] I need to add a question +[5515.10 --> 5517.10] I need to add a question +[5517.10 --> 5547.10] +[5547.10 --> 5577.10] +[5577.10 --> 5585.10] I need to add a question +[5585.10 --> 5615.10] +[5615.10 --> 5645.10] +[5645.10 --> 5653.10] I need to add a question +[5653.10 --> 5683.10] +[5683.10 --> 5713.10] +[5713.10 --> 5743.10] +[5743.10 --> 5751.10] I need to add a question +[5751.10 --> 5759.10] I need to add a question +[5759.10 --> 5767.10] Jesus, thank you +[5767.10 --> 5797.10] +[5797.10 --> 5827.10] +[5827.10 --> 5857.10] +[5857.10 --> 5887.10] +[5887.10 --> 5917.10] +[5917.10 --> 5947.10] +[5947.10 --> 5977.10] +[5977.10 --> 5985.10] Jesus, thank you +[5985.10 --> 5995.10] Jesus, thank you +[5995.10 --> 5997.10] Jesus, thank you +[5997.10 --> 5999.10] we praise your name +[6027.10 --> 6029.10] see him +[6029.10 --> 6031.10] see him there +[6031.10 --> 6035.10] the great I am +[6035.10 --> 6039.10] the crown of thorns +[6039.10 --> 6043.10] upon his head +[6043.10 --> 6045.10] the Father's heart +[6045.10 --> 6047.10] the Lord +[6047.10 --> 6051.10] displayed for us +[6051.10 --> 6053.10] oh God +[6053.10 --> 6057.10] we thank you for the cross +[6057.10 --> 6063.10] lift it up +[6063.10 --> 6065.10] on Calvary +[6065.10 --> 6067.10] on Calvary still +[6067.10 --> 6071.10] we curse your name +[6071.10 --> 6073.10] and even still +[6073.10 --> 6075.10] and even still +[6075.10 --> 6077.10] you bore our shame +[6077.10 --> 6081.10] and paid the cost +[6081.10 --> 6083.10] oh God +[6083.10 --> 6087.10] we thank you for the cross +[6087.10 --> 6093.10] me +[6093.10 --> 6097.10] the influence +[6097.10 --> 6115.10] of Christ +[6115.10 --> 6122.20] Endless hallelujahs to your holy name. +[6122.54 --> 6127.12] Jesus, you will reign forevermore. +[6127.56 --> 6132.10] The victory is yours. +[6134.10 --> 6144.10] Offer us this sacrifice for every sin. +[6145.10 --> 6147.94] Our Savior died. +[6147.94 --> 6154.72] The Lord of life can't be contained. +[6155.62 --> 6160.58] Our God has risen from the grave. +[6161.94 --> 6168.74] Our God has risen from the grave. +[6168.74 --> 6171.58] The Lord of life can't be contained. +[6171.58 --> 6175.42] Behold the Lamb. +[6175.82 --> 6181.98] The story of redemption written on His hands. +[6182.64 --> 6186.58] Jesus, you will reign forevermore. +[6187.10 --> 6190.42] The victory is yours. +[6190.42 --> 6194.42] We sing your praise. +[6195.78 --> 6201.44] Endless hallelujahs to your holy name. +[6202.06 --> 6205.42] Jesus, you will reign forevermore. +[6206.42 --> 6210.26] The victory is yours. +[6210.26 --> 6224.02] When the age of death is done, we'll see your face. +[6224.10 --> 6234.26] Bright as the sun will bow before the King of kings. +[6234.26 --> 6241.98] Oh God, forever we will sing. +[6245.98 --> 6249.88] Behold the Lamb. +[6250.10 --> 6256.94] The story of redemption written on His hands. +[6256.94 --> 6261.94] Jesus, you will reign forevermore. +[6261.94 --> 6266.94] The victory is yours. +[6266.94 --> 6270.28] Behold the Lamb. +[6270.28 --> 6277.00] The story of redemption written on His hands. +[6277.00 --> 6281.82] Jesus, you will reign forevermore. +[6281.82 --> 6283.82] The victory is yours. +[6283.82 --> 6285.82] The victory is yours. +[6285.82 --> 6286.82] The victory is yours. +[6286.82 --> 6290.28] We sing your praise. +[6291.04 --> 6296.82] Endless hallelujahs to your holy name. +[6296.82 --> 6300.82] Jesus, you will reign forevermore. +[6301.82 --> 6305.00] The victory is yours. +[6305.00 --> 6308.14] You will reign forevermore. +[6308.14 --> 6310.14] The victory is yours. +[6310.14 --> 6311.14] The victory is yours. +[6311.14 --> 6314.14] Jesus reigns forevermore. +[6314.14 --> 6315.14] The victory is yours. +[6315.14 --> 6320.14] The victory is yours. +[6338.14 --> 6340.14] God, I Counselor, and He Counselor. +[6340.14 --> 6341.14] Amen. +[6341.14 --> 6342.14] Amen. +[6342.14 --> 6342.18] Amen. +[6343.14 --> 6344.14] Amen. +[6352.14 --> 6353.14] Amen. +[6354.14 --> 6355.90] Amen. +[6355.90 --> 6357.28] Amen. +[6358.14 --> 6359.14] Amen. +[6365.82 --> 6367.54] Amen. +[6367.54 --> 6379.84] There is a Redeemer, Jesus, God's own Son. +[6379.84 --> 6392.38] Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One. +[6392.38 --> 6405.88] Thank You, O my Father, for giving us Your Son. +[6405.88 --> 6418.48] Believe in Your Spirit's name, the work on earth is done. +[6418.48 --> 6432.20] Jesus, my Redeemer, name of all names. +[6432.98 --> 6444.26] Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, all poor sinners slain. +[6444.26 --> 6457.26] Thank You, O my Father, for giving us Your Son. +[6458.36 --> 6469.26] And believe in Your Spirit's name, the work on earth is done. +[6469.26 --> 6483.76] When I stand in glory, I will see His grace. +[6483.76 --> 6495.76] There, I'll serve my King forever in that holy way. +[6495.76 --> 6508.76] Thank You, O my Father, for giving us Your Son. +[6508.76 --> 6520.76] And believe in Your Spirit's name, the work on earth is done. +[6520.76 --> 6534.76] Thank You, O my Father, for giving us Your Son. +[6534.76 --> 6549.76] And believe in Your Spirit's name, the work on earth is done. +[6555.76 --> 6556.26] Amen. +[6556.26 --> 6572.02] We want to close our time in a word of prayer. +[6572.34 --> 6577.24] And that prayer will end with the parting blessing of God. +[6577.68 --> 6580.60] And then we will sing our last song together. +[6580.60 --> 6581.60] Amen. +[6581.60 --> 6585.18] Please join your hearts with mine first in prayer. +[6589.22 --> 6599.46] Amazing God, you come into our ordinary lives and set the holy table among us. +[6600.32 --> 6605.58] Filling our plates with the bread of life and our cups with salvation. +[6605.58 --> 6607.58] Send us out now. +[6607.58 --> 6608.58] Send us out now. +[6608.58 --> 6612.58] Full of thanksgiving and praise. +[6612.58 --> 6615.58] Send us out now to worship You. +[6615.58 --> 6626.58] Send us out with a tender heartedness to touch an ordinary everyday world with the promise of Your extraordinary grace. +[6626.58 --> 6629.58] In Jesus' name we pray. +[6629.58 --> 6630.58] Amen. +[6630.58 --> 6631.22] Amen. +[6633.58 --> 6635.74] And so you go. +[6636.42 --> 6640.46] Know that God goes before you to lead you. +[6640.98 --> 6643.88] God goes behind you to protect you. +[6644.40 --> 6646.84] God goes beneath you to support you. +[6647.12 --> 6650.22] And God goes beside you to befriend you. +[6650.50 --> 6652.58] Do not be afraid. +[6652.58 --> 6665.64] Let the blessing of God come upon you today. Do not be afraid, but go in peace with thanksgiving to love and praise the Lord. Amen. +[6665.64 --> 6685.40] Praise God from whom all blessings flow. +[6685.40 --> 6693.74] Praise Him, all creatures here below. +[6693.74 --> 6703.28] Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts. +[6704.08 --> 6713.60] Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. +[6713.60 --> 6722.84] Praise God from whom all blessings flow. +[6723.74 --> 6732.74] Praise Him, all creatures here below. +[6732.74 --> 6743.18] Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts. +[6743.18 --> 6753.18] Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. +[6753.18 --> 6764.18] Praise God from whom all blessings flow. +[6764.18 --> 6774.18] Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts. +[6774.18 --> 6781.18] Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts. +[6781.18 --> 6795.18] Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. +[6795.18 --> 6802.18] Praise God from whom all blessings flow. +[6802.18 --> 6807.18] Praise God from whom all blessings flow. +[6807.18 --> 6814.18] Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts. +[6814.18 --> 6828.18] Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts. +[6828.18 --> 6829.18] Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. +[6829.18 --> 6838.18] Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. +[6838.18 --> 6840.50] Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. +[6840.50 --> 6847.86] Amen. +[6847.86 --> 6849.10] Amen. +[6849.10 --> 6879.08] Thank you. +[6879.10 --> 6909.08] Thank you. +[6909.10 --> 6939.08] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - September 10, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - September 10, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..a3a0595d791d94e9eaa90eaf3d011fb1f0898dcc --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - September 10, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,202 @@ +• Introduction of Calvin University as a sponsor at the event +• Overview of Calvin's mission to teach students to think deeply, act justly, and live wholeheartedly +• Discussion on how students can bring God's justice and kingdom into their passions and careers +• Emphasis on living wholeheartedly by bringing people together and fostering community +• Call to action for students to become agents of renewal in Christ +• Introduction of a video showcasing Calvin University and its mission +• Opening prayer and worship +• Welcome to Emanuel CRC and Reactivate Youth leaders +• Church announcements (fellowship time, council meeting) +• Invitation to receive God's greeting in worship +• Practice of welcoming others into worship with a holy kiss or other gesture +• Brief interlude with audio issues +• Return to worship +• Call to worship and praise +• Salvation and God's love +• Invitation to come to God for mercy and satisfaction +• Assurance of God's presence and peace in times of trouble +• Personal testimony and trust in God's promises +• Praise and worship through music and lyrics +• Praise and worship +• Light and darkness contrasted (God is light, there is no darkness in him) +• Fellowship with God requires walking in the light +• The blood of Jesus purifies us from sin +• God gives life, hope, and restoration to broken hearts +• God's breath in our lungs is why we praise Him +• Earth and all creation will shout God's praise +• Loving kindness and the sacrifice of Jesus +• The Johnsons' work with North America Indigenous Ministries serving First Nations people +• Community response to recent wildfires in the area, including property loss and displacement +• Support efforts for affected individuals and communities +• Emphasis on bringing hope and loving people through prayer and presence +• Collaboration with community members +• Working alongside various professionals (e.g. counselors, addiction workers) +• Supporting and empowering youth in the community +• Sharing experiences and learning from others +• Leadership development and opportunities +• Gratitude for support, love, and prayers from others +• Importance of prayer and God's guidance +• Proclaiming salvation and spreading the message +• Worship song about Jesus and his power to free people from sin +• Invitation for children from Emanuel Church to come up front +• Discussion of the Children's Blessing ritual in church +• Explanation of how to participate in the Children's Blessing +• Introduction of Reactivate, a church-wide activity +• Transition to Children's worship time +• The church is a family united by the blood of Christ +• Prayer and worship in the presence of God +• Specific prayers for needs from the church family and others +• Updates on Ellen White's health +• Leadership training event for Christian Reformed churches +• Acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and providence +• Prayers for Reactivate and youth leaders +• Prayer for those impacted by encountering God over the weekend +• Request to use them as "light a fire" and start a revival in their midst +• Prayers for healing, restoration, and celebration of God's goodness +• Remembering Wendy Badge, who lost her 55-year-old daughter, and praying for comfort and peace +• Praying for health concerns, including Rose Vita, asking for healing, peace, and comfort +• Prayer for Ellen's health and recovery +• Request for God's guidance and healing through medical professionals +• Prayer for Amanda's mom's health, comfort, and peace +• Support for Kloss as he navigates challenging times in his life and marriage +• Prayer for Amy's continued strength and healing during treatment +• Prayer for Anne's physical and emotional recovery from injury +• General prayer for those experiencing emotional or mental struggles and difficulties +• The group is praying for people who are overwhelmed by life and circumstance. +• They thank God for His presence and the volunteers who made an event possible. +• They praise God for faithful servants of the church who serve quietly behind the scenes. +• The group thanks God for various individuals who have served in different ways, such as carrying tables, cleaning bathrooms, and preparing food. +• An invitation is extended to Tim and Charity to come forward and introduce themselves as speakers for the weekend's theme, proclaiming God's salvation. +• Glorifying God through revelation +• Key verse for the weekend: 1 Chronicles 16:23-24 +• Importance of sharing testimony and stories +• Encouragement to share where they are in their spiritual journey +• Being missional wherever God has planted them +• Sharing the gospel with others +• Examples of how God uses people to share the gospel with others +• Peter preaches about Jesus being the Messiah and Lord +• He reminds the audience that they crucified Jesus, but God made Him both Lord and Messiah +• Peter tells them to repent of their sins, turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness +• He promises that those who receive baptism will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit +• Peter continues preaching to a large crowd +• Thousands are baptized and join the Church that day +• Believers devote themselves to the Apostles' teaching, fellowship, sharing meals, and prayer +• The Apostles perform many miracles and signs +• Believers share their property and possessions with each other, worship together at the Temple, and have the Lord's Supper in their homes +• Statistics on Christianity in Canada and North America +• Percentage of people identifying as Christian (64%) +• Comparison with other religions, specifically Islam and "other" religions +• Growth rate of different religions in North America +• Information from Wikipedia about demographics and religion in the US +• Decline of Christianity in Canada between 1976 and 2022 +• Christian population dropped from 91% to 73.7% +• Less than a quarter of Canadians attend religious services regularly +• Shift towards accepting non-traditional gender identities +• Pedophilia +• Human trafficking +• Statistics on these issues being comparable to statistics on death and heartbreak +• Sin as the root cause of all problems +• Jesus as the answer to sin and the only one who can redeem us +• Attempting to tackle and fix racism, hatred, sickness, death, and other social ills +• Sorting out different issues +• The importance of hope and being prepared to give answers +• Encouraging people with hope, specifically the hope in Jesus +• Issues addressed in the Book of Acts +• Living in a time similar to the Roman era +• Description of a fire burning in the backyard +• Fire jumping over the highway +• Discussion of fires in the area and homes being built into trees +• Reference to Jack Pine, Lodgepole Pine, and serotonous cones +• Fire is necessary for the germination of some plant species +• Pines depend on fire to regenerate and produce seeds +• Fire creates favorable conditions for seed germination by releasing nutrients into the soil +• The forest floor becomes exposed after a big fire, eliminating competing species and increasing sunlight +• Some plants require harsh conditions to make things happen and force them into a production stage +• Discussion of a daunting and depressing situation +• Complaining about everything +• Fear and anxiety +• Addiction to the internet +• Wasting time on useless things +• Importance of spending time in God's word for hope and guidance +• The Holy Spirit is mentioned as the source of empowerment for the church +• Acts 1:8 and Pentecost are referenced as key events in the early Christian church's history +• Devotion to being filled with the Holy Spirit, following the apostles' teaching, scriptures, and prayer are highlighted as important aspects of Christian living +• The Holy Spirit +• Devotion to the Bible and prayer +• Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ +• A sudden realization that people need something or someone specific +• Hindrances in ministry +• Not being effective in one's work +• Being hindered by not moving forward or doing enough +• Leaning on one's strength to push forward +• Convinced people don't need God to work on their heart +• Strengthening and molding people in a certain way +• Need for devotion to prayer and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ +• Reference to Acts 1:8 and receiving power from the Holy Spirit +• Ministry and serving others +• Good friends and relationships, including Peter and Elaine Yoon's work in Indonesia +• Encouragement to be involved with others and the impact of their service +• Desire for others to stay and contribute in a particular place +• Overjoyed about friends going overseas to share the gospel +• Seeing God's movement and action in one's life +• Reaching a large number of people, potentially thousands +• The importance of sharing the gospel with others +• Encouragement to share the gospel even if all answers aren't known +• Ministry involvement and separation +• Personal struggles with obedience and faith +• God's expectations for obedience and action +• Sharing the Gospel and its importance +• Encouragement to take action and follow God's will +• Discussion of the answer to a question that wasn't asked +• Reference to opening the Bible to find an answer +• Story about Peter being able to walk into a room and have a deep theological conversation with a stranger +• Comparison of this experience to dropping someone off and returning in five minutes +• The importance of being obedient to God's calling +• Understanding that following God's path may be uncomfortable at times +• Gaining spiritual strength and growth through sharing the Gospel and studying scripture +• Penn Jillette from the magic duo Penn and Teller +• Discussion of his self-proclaimed atheism +• Experience at a fan table where he was approached by a person who knew about his atheism +• The individual handed him a Bible with something written in it +• Salvation and the concept of heaven and hell +• Reaction to proselytizing and conversion attempts +• Disrespect for people who don't convert or share their beliefs +• Discussion on eternal life and afterlife consequences +• Request to leave someone alone and keep one's religion private +• Question about how much hate is required not to proselytize +• Existence of everlasting life +• Importance of faith and belief in Jesus +• A lot of people are unaware or uninformed about Jesus +• Availability of free gift related to knowledge of Jesus in Mark 16:15-17 +• The speaker has a video to share about the gospel +• No one has ever shared the gospel with the listener before +• The speaker is unsure if they have an understanding of the gospel since they've never read or been introduced to it before +• The listener may have had friends who shared the gospel with them +• Invitation to share and give +• It's an option, invitation, and gift +• One of the best invitations and gifts ever received +• Sharing and giving continue +• Closing with a word of prayer +• Gratitude for the weekend, people involved, and volunteers +• Acknowledgement of hard work by planning committee +• Prayers for empowerment and ability to stick words into the lives of others +• Encouragement to share testimony and what has been done in their life +• Request to be constantly looking for guidance from God +• Sharing words and actions with others, past and present +• Plea to continue ministering to souls and spirits +• Opening the eyes of the heart to see God +• Desire to know and experience God's presence +• Worship through singing "Holy, Holy, Holy" +• Prayer for power and love from God +• Reading Romans 15:13 for a blessing +• Sharing joy, peace, and confident hope with others +• Appreciation for worshiping together +• Chaos over the past weekend at the church +• Collective singing of a song by the congregation +• Encouragement to bring blessings and songs from the heart +• Praise for the Lord as He is Lord +• Reference to Jesus' love remaining through sorrow and sadness +• Discussion of a false ending to a song and its impact on faith +• Repeated expression of "Oh" +• Invitation to take a seat and attend to some brief matters +• Reference to fellowship and the foyer \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - September 10, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - September 10, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..10ce3361d2c31c4566df7e5d75b453bc86787481 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - September 10, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,4661 @@ +[0.00 --> 10.44] As you guys have noticed, we had the college draws early with the college tables there. +[10.44 --> 15.12] Every year at reactivate we invite these colleges to come and sponsor our event to help us keep +[15.12 --> 19.48] costs down but also because we love them to interact with our students and to have them +[19.48 --> 24.12] talk with our students and hopefully our students will go to some Christian higher education. So if +[24.12 --> 27.78] you're a parent here today this morning you're welcome to talk to them and learn more about +[27.78 --> 32.70] those institutions as well. And this morning we have Calvin University. This is the first time Calvin +[32.70 --> 37.44] has sponsored and been here so we're happy to have Calvin. I'm gonna hand it off to Ryan to share about Calvin. +[37.44 --> 47.54] Thank you so much Curtis. So first off for any like members or people that come to like Langley, +[47.54 --> 54.96] Emanuel, CRC, I hope every Sunday starts like this. This is the coolest church like like moment I've +[54.96 --> 60.84] had. So super glad to be here from Calvin. Calvin is our CRC liberal arts university all the way in +[60.84 --> 66.18] Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is my first time to Vancouver. Really glad to be here. But I think a +[66.18 --> 72.30] really cool thing for Calvin is that our mission has stayed the same through about 150 years and +[72.30 --> 77.16] it's that we want to teach students to think deeply, act justly, live wholeheartedly as Christ's agents of +[77.16 --> 82.32] renewal. And it's not just something for students, this is something for all of communities, right? When I visit +[82.32 --> 87.66] schools or churches, especially CRC churches, this is the mission we hold to. How do we think deeply +[87.66 --> 93.42] about the world, right? How do we take the passions God has given us and see how we can like dive deeper +[93.42 --> 98.50] into those, dive deeper into scripture, dive deeper into the calling he has for us. Act justly. How do we +[98.50 --> 104.58] live that out? How do we as a church here in Vancouver or Grand Rapids or Texas, how do we act justly? +[104.64 --> 108.50] How do we bring to light those things that we're thinking about? So as students, like if you're thinking +[108.50 --> 112.02] about what are the passions I have, what are the things that I am thinking about that I might want +[112.02 --> 116.78] to study or what are the jobs I want to go into, you're going to be able to to bring God's justice +[116.78 --> 122.20] and kingdom into all of the different things no matter what your passion is, no matter if you go +[122.20 --> 126.92] to university or you choose trade school or you do none of those, right? Like we always have that call +[126.92 --> 132.08] to act justly. And then I think that brings us to living wholeheartedly. Like one of the cool things +[132.08 --> 136.04] in students, I hope you reflect on this moment the rest of your school year, is you think about, +[136.04 --> 140.96] man, this community you've made, right? Living wholeheartedly is bringing people together. +[141.18 --> 146.30] And that's such a heartbeat for Calvin. That's a heartbeat for the CRC is how can we as a community, +[146.76 --> 151.16] right, like live out the mission of Christ where we've been planted, right? You guys are all going +[151.16 --> 154.44] to go back to the churches you're from, the youth groups you're from, the schools you're from, +[154.44 --> 160.04] but you still have this community and this moment to live into. And that's such a desire for Calvin +[160.04 --> 165.62] to foster that. And it's all wrapped together as being an agent of renewal in Christ, right? Like that's +[165.62 --> 171.70] the movement that we have as Christians, is that we're bringing that love into the world. Tim, who +[171.70 --> 177.76] did an excellent job speaking this weekend and his wife Charity, they talked about like, are you going +[177.76 --> 184.12] to live differently? Are you going to proclaim the kingdom? Are you going to showcase Christ in your +[184.12 --> 188.50] life? And that's the challenge we have for you guys that are here for this conference, but that's the +[188.50 --> 193.22] challenge we ask of all of our students at Calvin is like, how are you going to live that out? How are you +[193.22 --> 197.70] going to proclaim that? How are you going to bring that to all the places that you're from? So that's +[197.70 --> 202.26] a big heartbeat for Calvin. We're really glad to be at any of the CRC churches. We're always glad when +[202.26 --> 206.98] we host them in Grand Rapids, but it's great to be able to be out and hanging out with you. So like +[206.98 --> 212.64] all the adults in the rooms, like so glad you guys are here to support the students. This has been an +[212.64 --> 217.64] amazing weekend. So your guys like hosting this is excellent. We've got one video that's about Calvin, +[217.72 --> 222.34] about going beyond. And then I think that's like going to slide us right into church service. So +[222.34 --> 226.52] thanks for having myself, Trinity and Redeemer here, as well as all of these excellent students. +[229.34 --> 237.30] Where will the next revolutionary idea come from? That next breakthrough in scientific research +[237.30 --> 248.76] or that next literary masterpiece? At Calvin University, you can dream bigger, think deeper, aim higher. +[252.34 --> 260.76] Our world-class faculty push students to keep asking hard questions and never settle for the status quo. +[261.34 --> 270.34] Become part of the solution to the world's big problems. Become part of a university that challenges students +[270.34 --> 279.34] to go beyond themselves as Christ's agents of renewal in the world. Calvin University, go beyond. +[279.34 --> 280.34] Be beyond. +[280.34 --> 281.34] Be beyond. +[281.34 --> 282.34] Be beyond. +[282.34 --> 286.34] Be beyond. +[286.34 --> 288.34] world-class faculty描яжיך +[288.34 --> 291.34] citizens +[291.34 --> 293.34] Governors +[293.34 --> 294.34] de odd +[294.34 --> 296.34] de +[296.34 --> 297.34] block +[297.34 --> 300.30] de +[300.34 --> 301.34] Benjamin +[301.34 --> 302.34] Kimberly +[302.34 --> 303.34] Robert +[303.34 --> 305.56] Sho +[305.56 --> 310.62] To the suffering and the lead. +[311.52 --> 316.84] To the ones the world has cast aside. +[316.84 --> 322.94] Where you want me, I will be. +[323.26 --> 327.94] I will go, I will go, I will go, Lord. +[328.20 --> 332.84] Send me to the world, to the lost, to the poor. +[332.84 --> 337.72] And cause we take everything I am. +[338.02 --> 341.02] I'm great within your hands. +[341.02 --> 344.38] I will go, I will go, send me. +[351.80 --> 357.22] Let me not be blind with privilege. +[357.22 --> 363.26] Give me eyes to see the pain. +[364.06 --> 369.50] Let the blessing you've poured out on me. +[369.74 --> 374.34] Not be spent on me in vain. +[375.44 --> 380.22] Let this life be used for change. +[380.22 --> 386.48] I will go, I will go, I will go, Lord. +[386.74 --> 391.94] Send me to the world, to the lost, to the poor. +[392.94 --> 396.24] Hungry, take everything I am. +[396.64 --> 399.06] I'm great within your hands. +[399.06 --> 401.58] I will go, I will go. +[405.52 --> 406.00] Good. +[406.12 --> 406.60] Wow. +[406.78 --> 407.44] There it is. +[407.56 --> 409.66] Good morning, everyone. +[409.82 --> 413.34] Good morning, Reactivate Youth leaders who are here this weekend. +[413.56 --> 415.80] And good morning, Emanuel CRC. +[416.18 --> 420.90] This is such a cool time, such a cool service that we have here. +[420.90 --> 422.78] Because I want to actually Reactivate Youth. +[422.78 --> 429.88] Look behind you and just see that we are joined now by members of not just Emanuel CIC, but members of other churches as well. +[430.32 --> 435.94] And it is so cool to be able to do this church service, not just as youth and leaders, but as the body of Christ. +[436.34 --> 441.82] And Emanuel, take a peek in front of you at the over 200 youth and leaders who have come. +[442.20 --> 444.38] And they are going to worship with us today. +[444.92 --> 448.10] And I just think this is a beautiful picture of the body of Christ. +[448.10 --> 453.84] And so it is so cool that we can gather together in this place and do this service in this way. +[454.24 --> 457.02] For those who, I mean, all of you I think know who I am. +[457.08 --> 457.66] I'm Kevin Loverd. +[457.68 --> 458.80] I'm the youth pastor here. +[458.92 --> 464.40] And I'm going to invite Pastor Chris, who is our lead pastor, to lead us in our opening welcome. +[465.72 --> 466.36] Good morning. +[467.74 --> 468.42] Let's try it again. +[468.46 --> 468.92] Good morning. +[470.02 --> 471.24] Hey, there we go. +[472.12 --> 474.54] Welcome to Emanuel yet again. +[474.54 --> 478.00] I had a chance to welcome you guys here on Friday night. +[478.50 --> 481.82] And to the Emanuel people, welcome to church. +[481.92 --> 483.00] This weekend has been awesome. +[483.20 --> 488.94] It's been really great to connect and to see, to be part of the Learn It's yesterday, and to hear some of your stories. +[489.42 --> 492.48] What a huge blessing for me and for our church community. +[493.02 --> 496.36] I hope and pray that it was a huge blessing for you. +[497.10 --> 500.44] If you're joining us online, things look a little bit differently in here. +[500.54 --> 503.22] And we're excited that you are here as well. +[503.22 --> 507.38] Before we begin, just a couple church announcements to make. +[508.34 --> 511.60] And so everyone is invited to stick around afterwards for fellowship. +[511.82 --> 512.38] There's coffee. +[512.86 --> 519.74] I believe there's a bunch of, like, fruit and other refreshments that are left over from the weekend that you guys are providing for us. +[519.76 --> 520.56] So thank you for that. +[521.02 --> 525.58] And so stick around in the fellowship hall or in the courtyard or outside and the like. +[525.78 --> 527.78] Please enjoy that time together. +[527.78 --> 537.24] As well, just a reminder that this coming Tuesday night, we have our first full council meeting of the ministry season. +[537.42 --> 540.94] And so full council members, you are on notice. +[541.08 --> 542.50] You've received an agenda for that. +[542.60 --> 545.02] That's happening Tuesday night at 730. +[545.02 --> 548.18] I think that's it for ordinary announcements. +[548.18 --> 551.32] And so what I would like to do now is invite you all to stand. +[551.92 --> 556.82] And we're going to be ushered into God's presence by receiving his greeting. +[557.58 --> 562.56] Now, as we receive God's greeting, I'm going to invite you to take a posture of receipt. +[562.56 --> 567.00] And so maybe that looks like hands out and open in front of you. +[567.12 --> 570.86] Maybe that looks like up to your chest or prayer with your eyes closed. +[571.14 --> 575.28] Whoever that looks, know that God meets us in this place. +[576.12 --> 580.46] And that in worship, he is especially present in his spirit. +[581.12 --> 583.12] And we are filled by him. +[583.78 --> 586.30] And so we receive his greeting. +[586.30 --> 595.48] Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, his Son, and our Savior. +[596.14 --> 599.04] Through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[599.44 --> 600.00] Everyone said? +[600.64 --> 601.04] Amen. +[602.02 --> 606.90] Now, we have a practice here where you turn and welcome other people into worship. +[607.14 --> 610.20] Now, there's an ancient historical way of doing that. +[610.70 --> 612.84] And that's greeting each other with a holy kiss. +[612.84 --> 618.08] We're not going to do that because we've already seen what happened with the breath contest. +[619.10 --> 621.66] But I'm going to invite you to turn to those around you. +[621.76 --> 625.60] Maybe shake their hand or give them a fist bump or just a nod of the head. +[625.78 --> 628.24] And say, the peace of Christ be with you. +[628.24 --> 629.24] Amen. +[642.84 --> 661.80] Thank you. +[661.98 --> 662.84] Hold on. +[662.88 --> 667.04] Thank you. +[667.04 --> 671.86] Thank you. +[671.86 --> 680.86] I can see the words. +[680.86 --> 685.86] Okay, so someone says, +[685.86 --> 688.86] I can understand that the cherry would be just this tall. +[688.86 --> 692.86] I can see the words. +[692.86 --> 698.86] Okay, so someone says, +[698.86 --> 708.86] I can see the words. +[708.86 --> 711.86] People of God, sing to the Lord all the earth. +[711.86 --> 715.86] Proclaim his salvation day after day. +[715.86 --> 718.86] Declare his glory among the nations +[718.86 --> 722.86] and his marvelous deeds among all peoples. +[722.86 --> 727.86] For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise. +[728.86 --> 733.86] nationale of thyne +[734.86 --> 739.86] hills +[739.86 --> 741.86] Ministry +[741.86 --> 743.86] 陈然 +[743.86 --> 745.24] What kind of ramen practice do we need? +[746.36 --> 760.48] We need some d jaki +[761.26 --> 766.54] I'll pick up a new-size weight +[767.28 --> 769.80] Very nice +[769.80 --> 792.60] Come all you weary, come all you thirsty +[792.60 --> 797.68] Come to the world that never runs dry +[797.68 --> 803.56] Drink all the water and thirst no more +[803.56 --> 812.36] Come all you sinners, come find His mercy +[812.36 --> 816.88] Come to the table, He will satisfy +[816.88 --> 823.18] Take down His goodness, find what you're looking for +[823.18 --> 832.22] For God so loved, the world that He gave us +[832.22 --> 837.06] His heart and hope, He's done to save us +[837.06 --> 842.80] Whoever believes in Him will live forever +[842.80 --> 858.84] Bring all your fears, bring your addictions +[858.84 --> 875.72] Come lay them down at the foot of the cross +[875.72 --> 881.60] Jesus is with, with Lord God +[881.60 --> 890.60] For God so loved, the world that He gave us +[890.60 --> 895.48] His wine and hope, Son to save us +[895.48 --> 904.52] And forever live, we'll live forever +[904.52 --> 909.96] So let the power of hell forever defeat it +[909.96 --> 914.80] Now it is well, I'm walking in freedom +[914.80 --> 923.84] For God so loved, the God so loved, the world that He gave us +[923.84 --> 929.72] Praise God, praise God +[929.72 --> 933.72] From whom our blessings flow +[933.72 --> 938.72] Praise Him, praise Him +[938.72 --> 943.72] For the wonders of His love +[943.72 --> 948.76] Praise God, praise God +[948.76 --> 960.98] And for the wonders of His love +[960.98 --> 961.80] For God so loved, the world that He gave us +[961.80 --> 965.92] For the wonders of His love +[965.92 --> 969.92] For God so loved, the world that He gave us +[969.92 --> 973.92] is +[999.92 --> 1004.40] Now it is where I'm walking free +[1004.40 --> 1010.48] I'm not so lost, I'm not so found alone +[1029.92 --> 1051.44] guitar solo +[1051.44 --> 1060.80] In my wrestling and in my doubts +[1060.80 --> 1065.30] In my failures we won't walk out +[1065.30 --> 1069.94] Your great love will lead me through +[1069.94 --> 1074.42] You are the peace in my troubled sea +[1074.42 --> 1079.44] You are the peace in my troubled sea +[1079.44 --> 1087.64] In the silence you won't let go +[1087.64 --> 1092.32] In the questions your truth will hold +[1092.32 --> 1096.92] Your great love will lead me through +[1096.92 --> 1101.50] You are the peace in my troubled sea +[1101.50 --> 1106.50] You are the peace in my troubled sea +[1106.50 --> 1114.70] My lighthouse, my lighthouse +[1114.70 --> 1117.00] Shining in the darkness +[1117.00 --> 1119.08] I will follow you +[1119.08 --> 1123.64] Oh, my lighthouse, my lighthouse +[1123.64 --> 1126.14] I will trust the promise +[1126.14 --> 1129.84] You make me stay too short +[1129.84 --> 1134.64] Stay too short +[1134.64 --> 1139.64] Stay too short +[1139.64 --> 1143.64] Stay too short +[1143.64 --> 1148.64] I will trust the promise of +[1148.64 --> 1150.64] I will trust the promise of +[1150.64 --> 1151.84] Your great love will lead me through +[1151.84 --> 1153.84] You are the peace in my troubled sea +[1153.84 --> 1156.84] This morning, your eyes and wings +[1156.84 --> 1162.04] My God's love will lead me through +[1162.04 --> 1166.04] You are the peace in my troubled sea +[1166.04 --> 1174.24] Oh, you are the peace in my troubled sea +[1174.24 --> 1176.24] My lighthouse, my lighthouse +[1176.24 --> 1179.24] My lighthouse, my lighthouse +[1179.24 --> 1181.44] Shining in the darkness +[1181.44 --> 1182.44] I will follow you +[1182.44 --> 1187.24] Oh, my lighthouse, my lighthouse +[1187.24 --> 1189.24] I will trust the promise of +[1189.24 --> 1190.24] I will trust the promise of +[1190.24 --> 1195.44] You will carry me stay too short +[1195.44 --> 1197.24] Stay too short +[1197.24 --> 1199.24] Stay too short +[1199.24 --> 1203.24] Stay too short +[1203.24 --> 1205.24] Stay too short +[1205.24 --> 1207.24] Stay too short +[1207.24 --> 1216.24] Stay too short +[1216.24 --> 1216.74] Fire before us +[1216.74 --> 1218.44] You are the brightest +[1218.44 --> 1220.24] You will lead us through the storm +[1220.24 --> 1221.24] Hey! +[1221.24 --> 1223.48] Fire before us +[1223.48 --> 1225.44] You are the brightest +[1225.44 --> 1227.24] You will lead us through the storm +[1227.24 --> 1228.22] Hey! +[1228.22 --> 1228.84] Fire before us +[1228.84 --> 1231.28] You are the brightest +[1231.28 --> 1233.94] You will lead us through the storm +[1233.94 --> 1234.94] Hey! +[1234.94 --> 1235.84] Fire before us +[1235.84 --> 1239.84] You will lead us through the storm. +[1239.84 --> 1249.84] Fire before us, you're the light as you will lead us through the storm. +[1251.84 --> 1260.84] My lighthouse, my lighthouse, shining in the darkness, I will follow you. +[1260.84 --> 1273.84] My lighthouse, my lighthouse, I will trust the promise you will carry me safe and strong. +[1273.84 --> 1278.84] Safe and strong. +[1278.84 --> 1282.84] Safe and strong. +[1282.84 --> 1287.84] Safe and strong. +[1290.84 --> 1297.84] Safe and strong. +[1297.84 --> 1300.84] Safe and strong. +[1300.84 --> 1306.84] This is the message we have heard and declare to you. +[1306.84 --> 1309.84] God is light. +[1309.84 --> 1311.84] In him there is no darkness at all. +[1311.84 --> 1318.84] And if we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. +[1318.84 --> 1325.84] But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another. +[1325.84 --> 1330.84] And the blood of Jesus, his son, purifies us from all our sin. +[1330.84 --> 1331.84] Amen. +[1331.84 --> 1332.84] Amen. +[1332.84 --> 1343.84] You give light, you are Lord. +[1343.84 --> 1348.84] You bring light to the darkness. +[1348.84 --> 1349.84] Park the darkness. +[1349.84 --> 1350.84] You give hope. +[1350.84 --> 1351.84] You restore. +[1351.84 --> 1353.84] You restore. +[1353.84 --> 1358.84] Every heart that is broken. +[1358.84 --> 1364.84] Great are you. +[1364.84 --> 1366.84] you are you +[1370.84 --> 1372.84] you give life +[1372.84 --> 1374.84] you are love +[1374.84 --> 1376.84] you bring life +[1376.84 --> 1380.84] to the darkness +[1380.84 --> 1382.84] you give hope +[1382.84 --> 1384.84] you restore +[1384.84 --> 1386.84] any heart +[1386.84 --> 1388.84] that is +[1388.84 --> 1390.84] for him +[1390.84 --> 1394.84] great +[1394.84 --> 1396.84] are you +[1396.84 --> 1398.84] Lord +[1398.84 --> 1402.84] it's your breath +[1402.84 --> 1404.84] in our lives +[1404.84 --> 1408.84] so we pour out our praise +[1408.84 --> 1410.84] we pour out our praise +[1410.84 --> 1412.84] it's your breath +[1412.84 --> 1414.84] in our lives +[1414.84 --> 1416.84] so we pour out our praise +[1416.84 --> 1418.84] it's your breath +[1418.84 --> 1422.84] so we pour out our praise +[1422.84 --> 1424.84] you hold me +[1424.84 --> 1428.84] may need +[1428.84 --> 1430.84] are you +[1430.84 --> 1432.84] Lord +[1432.84 --> 1436.84] you give life +[1436.84 --> 1438.84] you are love +[1438.84 --> 1440.84] you bring life +[1440.84 --> 1442.84] you bring life +[1442.84 --> 1444.84] to the darkness +[1444.84 --> 1446.84] the darkness +[1446.84 --> 1448.84] you give up +[1448.84 --> 1450.84] you restore +[1450.84 --> 1452.84] every heart +[1452.84 --> 1454.84] that is broken +[1454.84 --> 1456.84] that is broken +[1456.84 --> 1458.84] great +[1458.84 --> 1460.84] great +[1460.84 --> 1462.84] are you +[1462.84 --> 1464.84] Lord +[1464.84 --> 1466.84] it's your breath +[1466.84 --> 1468.84] in our lungs +[1468.84 --> 1470.84] so we pour out our praise +[1470.84 --> 1472.84] in our lungs +[1472.84 --> 1474.84] in our lungs +[1474.84 --> 1476.84] so we pour out our praise +[1476.84 --> 1478.84] we pour out our praise +[1478.84 --> 1480.84] it's your breath +[1480.84 --> 1482.84] in our lungs +[1482.84 --> 1484.84] so we pour out our praise +[1484.84 --> 1486.84] you hold me +[1486.84 --> 1488.84] so we pour out our praise +[1488.84 --> 1490.84] you hold me +[1490.84 --> 1492.84] it's your breath +[1492.84 --> 1494.84] in our lungs +[1494.84 --> 1496.84] so we pour out our praise +[1496.84 --> 1498.84] we pour out our praise +[1498.84 --> 1500.84] it's your breath +[1500.84 --> 1502.84] in our lungs +[1502.84 --> 1504.84] so we pour out our praise +[1504.84 --> 1506.84] you hold me +[1506.84 --> 1508.84] so we pour out our praise +[1508.84 --> 1510.84] you hold me +[1510.84 --> 1524.84] and all the earth +[1524.84 --> 1526.84] will shout your praise +[1526.84 --> 1528.84] our hearts will cry +[1528.84 --> 1530.84] our hearts will cry +[1530.84 --> 1532.84] these bones will sing +[1532.84 --> 1534.84] our hearts will cry +[1534.84 --> 1536.84] These bones will sing +[1536.84 --> 1542.84] rain are you Lord +[1542.84 --> 1544.84] and all the earth will shout your praise +[1544.84 --> 1546.84] our hearts will cry +[1546.84 --> 1547.84] these bones will sing +[1547.84 --> 1549.84] our hearts will cry +[1549.84 --> 1570.46] your praise. Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing. Great are you, Lord. Now the earth +[1570.46 --> 1586.78] will shout your praise. Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing. Great are you, Lord. +[1590.78 --> 1600.44] Only earth will shout your praise. Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing. +[1600.46 --> 1622.74] Great are you, Lord. It's your breath in our lungs, so we pour out our praise, we pour out our +[1622.74 --> 1638.58] praise. Your breath in our lungs, so we pour out our praise. You're always in our lungs, +[1638.58 --> 1654.40] so we pour out our praise. You're always in our lungs, so we pour out our praise to you, +[1654.40 --> 1664.18] We are you poor +[1664.18 --> 1675.46] We are you, Lord. +[1679.46 --> 1687.10] We are you, Lord. +[1687.10 --> 1701.94] We are you, Lord. +[1701.94 --> 1709.02] Here is love, fast as the ocean. +[1709.02 --> 1716.02] Loving kindness as a flood. +[1716.02 --> 1723.02] Where the Prince of life are in so. +[1723.02 --> 1729.02] Shed for us his precious blood. +[1729.02 --> 1735.02] Who his love will not remember. +[1735.02 --> 1741.02] Who can cease to sing his praise. +[1741.02 --> 1748.02] He can never be forgotten. +[1748.02 --> 1754.02] Throughout heaven's eternal days. +[1754.02 --> 1769.02] And on the mount of crucifixion. +[1769.02 --> 1799.02] +[1799.02 --> 1800.02] He is the world in love. +[1800.02 --> 1806.02] Heaven's peace and perfect justice. +[1806.02 --> 1813.02] He is the world in love. +[1813.02 --> 1818.02] Who his love will not remember. +[1818.02 --> 1825.02] Who can cease to sing his praise. +[1825.02 --> 1830.02] He can never be forgotten. +[1830.02 --> 1837.02] Who has eternal days. +[1837.02 --> 1838.02] To let me mad... +[1838.02 --> 1844.02] Who BTR next... +[1844.02 --> 1864.32] So let me on +[1864.32 --> 1868.38] Thy love is sent in +[1868.38 --> 1875.46] Love thee ever all my days +[1875.46 --> 1878.70] Let me see +[1878.70 --> 1881.70] Thy kingdom only +[1881.70 --> 1886.84] And my life eternal +[1886.84 --> 1894.36] Thou alone shall be my glory +[1894.36 --> 1900.34] Nothing in the world I see +[1900.34 --> 1906.64] Thou hast friends and sanctified me +[1906.64 --> 1912.68] Thou alone hast set me free +[1912.68 --> 1918.58] Thou alone shall be my glory +[1918.58 --> 1924.56] Nothing in this world I see +[1924.56 --> 1930.58] Thou hast friends and sanctified me +[1930.58 --> 1936.58] Thou alone shall set me free +[1936.58 --> 1942.56] Thou alone shall set me free +[1942.56 --> 1952.56] Thou alone shall set me free +[1952.56 --> 1966.56] Thou alone shall set me free +[1966.56 --> 1970.56] Thou alone shall set me free +[1970.56 --> 1974.56] Thou alone shall set me free +[1974.56 --> 2004.54] Thou alone shall set me free +[2004.54 --> 2007.54] My name is Brenda and I'm a deacon here at Emmanuel +[2007.54 --> 2010.52] It's good to see all of you here this morning +[2010.52 --> 2012.52] And I'm assuming you've had a good weekend +[2012.52 --> 2017.32] Our offering this morning is for our budget +[2017.32 --> 2020.48] For the church here for ministries and such +[2020.48 --> 2022.52] And we have a special offering as well +[2022.52 --> 2025.52] And this morning it is for name +[2025.52 --> 2032.52] And I am happy to welcome Tim and Charity Johnson +[2032.52 --> 2036.52] And they're going to tell us a bit about their work with name +[2036.52 --> 2038.52] You have your own, okay +[2038.52 --> 2040.52] Good morning +[2040.52 --> 2042.52] Good morning, good morning, Langley Emmanuel +[2042.52 --> 2044.52] Good morning, Reactivate +[2044.52 --> 2048.52] This will be a recap for all you Reactivate kids +[2048.52 --> 2050.52] Unless you were sleeping the first night +[2050.52 --> 2053.16] Then this will be brand new and fresh +[2053.16 --> 2056.64] Our names are Tim and Charity Johnson +[2056.64 --> 2060.52] We get to serve with North America Indigenous Ministries +[2060.52 --> 2063.60] We serve the Sequetmik people, the Shushwap people +[2063.60 --> 2067.40] First Nations people up in the Shushwap area +[2067.40 --> 2069.08] Up in Salmon Arm, Chase area +[2069.08 --> 2072.00] We have two of our kids with us today +[2072.00 --> 2075.14] And the other two are back at home +[2075.14 --> 2078.32] A lot of people have been asking about the fires +[2078.32 --> 2081.46] The fires have been raging through our area +[2081.46 --> 2082.64] As we were driving out +[2082.64 --> 2084.80] It was like five minutes down the road from our place +[2084.80 --> 2086.92] As we were coming out on Friday +[2086.92 --> 2089.98] They were still dumping water on the mountainsides +[2089.98 --> 2091.28] And still putting out fires +[2091.28 --> 2093.76] So keep that in your prayer +[2093.76 --> 2097.28] There's still a lot of people that are living in fear +[2097.28 --> 2101.86] And terrified because it has destroyed a lot of homes +[2101.86 --> 2103.40] And a lot of property +[2103.40 --> 2106.18] One of the neighboring communities +[2106.18 --> 2107.88] Little Shushwap Indian Bend +[2107.88 --> 2110.22] They lost like 80 houses +[2110.22 --> 2112.48] And a gas station +[2112.48 --> 2114.90] A bunch of other buildings as well +[2114.90 --> 2118.46] So it's neat to see how the communities +[2118.46 --> 2119.94] Are trying to rally around +[2119.94 --> 2122.62] And trying to support and help +[2122.62 --> 2124.24] And so we're right in there +[2124.24 --> 2126.92] And looking for ways to be able to help people +[2126.92 --> 2129.72] Support people as they journey through the process +[2129.72 --> 2131.88] Of going through insurance +[2131.88 --> 2135.30] Going through getting some of these different things covered +[2135.30 --> 2137.60] And then just covering people in prayer +[2137.60 --> 2142.34] There's a big need for hope right now +[2142.34 --> 2145.80] So that's the big message that we've been preaching +[2145.80 --> 2147.56] And we've been sharing with people +[2147.56 --> 2149.76] But mostly coming alongside people +[2150.28 --> 2151.62] Loving them where they're at +[2151.62 --> 2153.72] And just journeying through that with them +[2153.72 --> 2156.08] As well as trying to support the community +[2156.08 --> 2157.22] As best as possible +[2157.22 --> 2161.60] So my part a lot to do +[2161.60 --> 2162.98] Is with the girls group +[2162.98 --> 2163.94] On the reserve +[2163.94 --> 2166.92] But Tim and I work simultaneously together +[2166.92 --> 2167.96] And with our kids +[2167.96 --> 2169.48] And we +[2169.48 --> 2170.66] I guess +[2170.66 --> 2171.92] We just kind of +[2171.92 --> 2173.50] Give them a childhood +[2173.50 --> 2175.36] And we support the parents +[2175.36 --> 2176.80] In the best ways we can +[2176.80 --> 2179.20] And we just come alongside the community +[2179.20 --> 2180.74] However that might look +[2180.74 --> 2181.74] And if Chiefing Council +[2181.74 --> 2183.66] Or other +[2183.66 --> 2185.00] Like counselors +[2185.00 --> 2186.32] Or addictions workers +[2186.32 --> 2186.82] Or anyone +[2186.82 --> 2188.12] Needs us +[2188.12 --> 2189.40] Then we just plunk in +[2189.40 --> 2191.14] And help out however we can +[2191.14 --> 2193.50] I'm really excited to share with you +[2193.50 --> 2195.30] Actually some of the youth +[2195.30 --> 2197.08] That we've gotten together with +[2197.08 --> 2198.20] Since they were just little +[2198.20 --> 2199.18] Are now +[2199.18 --> 2201.64] All your guys' age +[2201.64 --> 2202.72] At Reactivate here +[2202.72 --> 2204.22] And one of the girls +[2204.22 --> 2206.24] Was invited to go to +[2206.24 --> 2207.40] Thompson Rivers University +[2207.40 --> 2209.14] To talk about truth and reconciliation +[2209.14 --> 2210.76] With other +[2210.76 --> 2213.34] Other +[2213.34 --> 2215.48] Bands +[2215.48 --> 2216.52] And communities +[2216.52 --> 2217.24] And +[2217.24 --> 2219.24] Other youth were invited +[2219.24 --> 2220.22] That were her age +[2220.22 --> 2221.76] And she came back +[2221.76 --> 2222.94] To girls group one night +[2222.94 --> 2224.00] And just shared with us +[2224.00 --> 2224.34] Like +[2224.34 --> 2225.28] You guys +[2225.28 --> 2226.74] They were really excited +[2226.74 --> 2227.50] To hear about +[2227.50 --> 2228.24] What we do +[2228.24 --> 2229.12] With our youth group +[2229.12 --> 2229.78] And what we do +[2229.78 --> 2230.60] In our community +[2230.60 --> 2231.42] And they're like +[2231.42 --> 2231.84] Whoa +[2231.84 --> 2233.54] We would love to do that +[2233.54 --> 2234.48] We wish we could +[2234.48 --> 2234.88] You know +[2234.88 --> 2235.60] Do those things +[2235.60 --> 2236.34] And she's like +[2236.34 --> 2236.62] You guys +[2236.62 --> 2237.76] We got it really good +[2237.76 --> 2239.44] And she was just like +[2239.44 --> 2240.08] An inspiration +[2240.08 --> 2241.02] For all the others +[2241.02 --> 2241.34] Like +[2241.34 --> 2242.02] Hey +[2242.02 --> 2243.22] We're doing good +[2243.22 --> 2244.26] And it was nice +[2244.26 --> 2245.74] For her to be able to +[2245.74 --> 2247.08] Be invited there +[2247.08 --> 2247.80] Go there +[2247.80 --> 2248.74] She's being put into +[2248.74 --> 2249.94] More leadership positions +[2249.94 --> 2251.18] And we just praise God +[2251.18 --> 2251.66] For her +[2251.66 --> 2252.12] So +[2252.12 --> 2254.36] We thank you guys +[2254.36 --> 2254.38] We thank you guys +[2254.38 --> 2255.48] So much for your support +[2255.48 --> 2256.54] And your love +[2256.54 --> 2257.14] And your prayers +[2257.14 --> 2258.80] Without your prayers +[2258.80 --> 2260.22] We'd be dead in the water +[2260.22 --> 2261.44] We need God +[2261.44 --> 2262.38] Backing us up +[2262.38 --> 2263.98] And we need to be working +[2263.98 --> 2265.34] Through his spirit +[2265.34 --> 2266.52] As well +[2266.52 --> 2266.82] So +[2266.82 --> 2268.52] It is amazing +[2268.52 --> 2269.88] To be able to do +[2269.88 --> 2270.60] What we do +[2270.60 --> 2271.06] And +[2271.06 --> 2271.84] And that's why +[2271.84 --> 2272.92] It just fits so good +[2272.92 --> 2273.64] Into the theme +[2273.64 --> 2275.00] For this year +[2275.00 --> 2276.14] We get to +[2276.14 --> 2277.30] We get to +[2277.30 --> 2277.86] Proclaim +[2277.86 --> 2278.76] His salvation +[2278.76 --> 2279.46] Day after day +[2279.46 --> 2281.34] And so +[2281.34 --> 2281.66] Yeah +[2281.66 --> 2283.04] Continue to pray for us +[2283.04 --> 2284.70] Continue to uplift us +[2284.70 --> 2286.42] And pray for the communities +[2286.42 --> 2287.30] That are being affected +[2287.30 --> 2287.78] Right now +[2287.78 --> 2289.70] And thank you guys so much +[2289.70 --> 2290.72] We really appreciate it +[2290.72 --> 2292.72] Applause +[2292.72 --> 2293.72] Applause +[2293.72 --> 2295.72] Applause +[2295.72 --> 2296.72] Applause +[2296.72 --> 2297.72] Applause +[2297.72 --> 2299.72] Applause +[2299.72 --> 2301.72] Applause +[2309.46 --> 2326.38] Music +[2327.94 --> 2332.14] No +[2332.14 --> 2332.66] li +[2332.66 --> 2332.78] links +[2332.78 --> 2337.30] flatter +[2337.30 --> 2348.80] For a thousand tongues to sing +[2348.80 --> 2351.82] My great Redeemer's praise +[2351.82 --> 2355.66] The glories of my God and King +[2355.66 --> 2358.88] The triumphs of His name +[2358.88 --> 2364.24] My gracious Master and my God +[2364.24 --> 2366.94] Assist me to proclaim +[2366.94 --> 2370.20] To spread through all the earth +[2370.20 --> 2374.48] The promise the honors of my name +[2374.48 --> 2382.80] So come on, sing out a letter +[2382.80 --> 2386.30] And the Lord will allow them +[2386.30 --> 2393.74] One way to love Jesus +[2393.74 --> 2409.00] Jesus, the name that chants our fears +[2409.00 --> 2412.66] That rids our sorrows cease +[2412.66 --> 2416.34] Tis music in the sinner's ears +[2416.34 --> 2419.12] Tis life and love can be +[2419.12 --> 2424.80] He breaks the power of canceled sin +[2424.80 --> 2427.66] He sets the prisoners free +[2427.66 --> 2431.08] His blood can make the powers +[2431.08 --> 2433.50] Leave him blood availed +[2433.50 --> 2440.50] So come on, sing out a letter +[2440.50 --> 2443.76] And the Lord will allow them +[2443.76 --> 2448.02] One great Lord +[2448.02 --> 2453.30] To hold the arms of my love +[2453.30 --> 2456.92] And the hope I will +[2456.92 --> 2461.02] One great Lord +[2461.02 --> 2463.02] Jesus +[2463.02 --> 2480.28] He speaks in listening to His voice +[2480.28 --> 2482.90] New like the dead receive +[2482.90 --> 2486.88] The morning call when hearts rejoice +[2486.88 --> 2490.14] The humble poor believe +[2490.14 --> 2495.42] Glory to God and praise and love +[2495.42 --> 2498.34] Be ever, ever again +[2498.34 --> 2502.14] By saints below and saints above +[2502.14 --> 2505.14] The church in earth and heaven +[2505.14 --> 2513.68] So come on, sing out a letter +[2513.68 --> 2517.10] And the Lord will allow them +[2517.10 --> 2521.68] One great Lord +[2521.68 --> 2527.68] So come on, sing out a letter +[2527.68 --> 2529.06] And the Lord +[2529.06 --> 2530.94] And the Lord will allow them +[2530.94 --> 2535.38] One great Lord +[2535.38 --> 2539.98] So come on, sing out a letter +[2539.98 --> 2541.94] And the Lord will allow them +[2541.94 --> 2543.94] And the Lord will allow them +[2543.94 --> 2549.06] One great Lord +[2549.06 --> 2553.52] So come on, sing out a letter +[2553.52 --> 2557.04] Let on and to roll out +[2557.04 --> 2562.86] There is one great love +[2562.86 --> 2564.88] Jesus +[2583.52 --> 2602.20] I would love to invite any kids from Emanuel +[2602.20 --> 2606.32] If you're three-ish years old or up to kindergarten-ish age +[2606.32 --> 2608.30] Why don't you come up all the way to the front +[2608.30 --> 2610.14] You can come sit up here with me +[2610.14 --> 2613.12] Come on forward, come on forward +[2613.12 --> 2614.06] Good job +[2614.06 --> 2616.80] There's some more coming from the side I see +[2616.80 --> 2618.72] That's good +[2618.72 --> 2625.36] What do you think of all of the lights here today? +[2626.22 --> 2626.98] Isn't it cool? +[2627.86 --> 2628.04] Yeah? +[2628.24 --> 2630.18] We have some teaching to do this morning +[2630.18 --> 2632.72] Can you help me teach everybody here what we do up here? +[2633.38 --> 2633.60] Yeah? +[2633.90 --> 2634.46] Can we do it? +[2634.88 --> 2638.20] So we're going to teach everybody how we do the children's blessing here today, okay? +[2638.84 --> 2639.08] Yeah? +[2639.24 --> 2639.78] Does that work? +[2640.42 --> 2642.26] So stand up with me +[2642.26 --> 2644.24] And we'll turn and we're going to teach them, okay? +[2644.24 --> 2645.30] We're going to show everyone first +[2645.30 --> 2646.26] And then we're going to ask them +[2646.26 --> 2647.10] After we show them +[2647.10 --> 2648.70] We're going to ask them to stand +[2648.70 --> 2650.30] And then they're going to do it with us, okay? +[2650.38 --> 2651.60] So what we do up here +[2651.60 --> 2652.18] What do we do up here? +[2652.20 --> 2653.04] Where do we put our hands? +[2653.54 --> 2654.64] We put them up like this, right? +[2655.28 --> 2656.30] And then we say +[2656.30 --> 2657.64] What do we say together? +[2657.70 --> 2658.08] Do you remember? +[2658.08 --> 2660.12] That's right, we say +[2660.12 --> 2660.40] We say +[2660.40 --> 2662.78] The Lord be with you, right? +[2663.30 --> 2663.58] And so +[2663.58 --> 2665.28] And then they will respond by saying +[2665.28 --> 2666.50] And also with you +[2666.50 --> 2667.32] All right? +[2667.36 --> 2668.20] So I'm going to invite +[2668.20 --> 2669.02] Reactivate +[2669.02 --> 2670.72] And the entire church is going to stand +[2670.72 --> 2673.16] And then we're going to say +[2673.16 --> 2676.34] In our loudest, loudest voices together +[2676.34 --> 2677.08] Are you ready, kids? +[2677.52 --> 2679.40] One, two, three +[2679.40 --> 2682.22] The Lord be with you +[2682.22 --> 2684.66] And also with you +[2684.66 --> 2685.94] All right, you guys can head to +[2685.94 --> 2686.90] Children's worship time +[2686.90 --> 2688.24] If you are a little older +[2688.24 --> 2689.22] Than kindergarten age +[2689.22 --> 2689.92] Everybody can have a seat +[2689.92 --> 2690.78] If you're a little older +[2690.78 --> 2691.66] Than kindergarten age +[2691.66 --> 2693.72] There's some clipboards in the back +[2693.72 --> 2695.12] At the booth there in the back +[2695.12 --> 2695.64] So if you want to do +[2695.64 --> 2696.32] A little bit of coloring +[2696.32 --> 2698.10] While we hear a message today +[2698.10 --> 2698.74] You can go do that +[2698.74 --> 2700.08] Just go grab those in the back +[2700.08 --> 2709.24] One of the things that I love +[2709.24 --> 2710.14] About the church +[2710.14 --> 2712.08] Is that no matter where you are from +[2712.08 --> 2713.38] No matter what age you are +[2713.38 --> 2716.78] We come together as one family of God +[2716.78 --> 2718.26] It's the blood of Christ +[2718.26 --> 2719.72] That binds us together +[2719.72 --> 2721.42] And so when we gather +[2721.42 --> 2722.46] Even in this way +[2722.46 --> 2724.44] With people from all different parts +[2724.44 --> 2725.54] Of our province +[2725.54 --> 2727.38] And people of all different ages +[2727.38 --> 2728.70] And backgrounds +[2728.70 --> 2731.30] We come together in the presence of God +[2731.30 --> 2732.90] And we praise His name +[2732.90 --> 2736.64] We come together also to pray to our God +[2736.64 --> 2738.54] And so we're going to spend a moment +[2738.54 --> 2739.54] In prayer together +[2739.54 --> 2741.08] We're going to lift up +[2741.08 --> 2742.74] A couple particular needs +[2742.74 --> 2744.86] From our church family here +[2744.86 --> 2745.98] And so I'm going to invite you +[2745.98 --> 2746.68] If you're visiting +[2746.68 --> 2748.30] Just to hold out your heart +[2748.30 --> 2748.78] In prayer +[2748.78 --> 2750.92] As we pray for those people +[2750.92 --> 2752.70] For the Emmanuel people +[2752.70 --> 2754.78] In addition to what you saw +[2754.78 --> 2757.48] In our e-bulletins that went out +[2757.48 --> 2759.02] Just wanted to note +[2759.02 --> 2760.32] We found out this morning +[2760.32 --> 2761.20] That Ellen White +[2761.20 --> 2762.76] Is back in the hospital +[2762.76 --> 2764.92] She didn't have a fall +[2764.92 --> 2767.20] But she was experiencing pain +[2767.20 --> 2768.58] And severe headaches +[2768.58 --> 2771.56] And was unsure as to the cause of that +[2771.56 --> 2772.94] So she's back in the hospital +[2772.94 --> 2774.78] We hope to find out more details +[2774.78 --> 2776.20] Later today as well +[2776.20 --> 2777.52] But we're going to mention her +[2777.52 --> 2778.94] In our prayers together +[2778.94 --> 2780.90] Also +[2780.90 --> 2783.30] Just a note +[2783.30 --> 2784.98] Next week Saturday +[2784.98 --> 2788.46] A bunch of council leaders +[2788.46 --> 2790.70] From different Christian Reformed churches +[2790.70 --> 2791.88] Are getting together +[2791.88 --> 2793.64] For a leadership training event +[2793.64 --> 2796.54] So there's over 140 different leaders +[2796.54 --> 2797.98] From different CRC churches +[2797.98 --> 2799.88] In the lower mainland here +[2799.88 --> 2801.70] Who are coming together +[2801.70 --> 2802.70] For leadership training +[2802.70 --> 2804.06] And that's going to happen on Saturday +[2804.06 --> 2805.70] And so we cover your prayers +[2805.70 --> 2806.42] For that day +[2806.42 --> 2807.90] As those leaders come together +[2807.90 --> 2809.40] And are equipped +[2809.40 --> 2811.28] For their service among us +[2811.28 --> 2813.10] Would you join your heart with mine +[2813.10 --> 2813.84] In prayer +[2813.84 --> 2820.28] Holy God +[2820.28 --> 2821.94] We gather here +[2821.94 --> 2824.16] Because you have not only +[2824.16 --> 2825.66] Called us to this place +[2825.66 --> 2827.34] But by the power of your spirit +[2827.34 --> 2829.32] You have carried us here +[2829.32 --> 2833.14] You have ordained this moment +[2833.14 --> 2835.60] That we might be in this place +[2835.60 --> 2836.68] Worshipping you +[2836.68 --> 2839.08] And offering you our prayers +[2839.08 --> 2842.42] Precisely because +[2842.42 --> 2844.04] You are sovereign God +[2844.04 --> 2845.18] Precisely because +[2845.18 --> 2847.04] Of who you are +[2847.04 --> 2848.26] Precisely because +[2848.26 --> 2850.10] Your providential hand +[2850.10 --> 2851.34] Guides and moves +[2851.34 --> 2852.82] Through this place +[2852.82 --> 2854.34] Through this city +[2854.34 --> 2855.70] Through this world +[2855.70 --> 2857.68] Through each of our hearts +[2857.68 --> 2859.14] We come to you +[2859.14 --> 2861.46] With the cries of our hearts +[2861.46 --> 2862.28] We come to you +[2862.28 --> 2864.46] With the longings of our souls +[2864.46 --> 2865.66] We come to you +[2865.66 --> 2866.66] Lord Jesus +[2866.66 --> 2869.24] Because you first came to us +[2869.24 --> 2873.40] And so hear our prayers +[2873.40 --> 2876.70] Father God +[2876.70 --> 2878.56] As we gather here in worship +[2878.56 --> 2880.10] We are so grateful +[2880.10 --> 2881.76] For Reactivate +[2881.76 --> 2883.24] And for all of these youth +[2883.24 --> 2884.02] And their leaders +[2884.02 --> 2886.12] Who are here with us +[2886.12 --> 2887.80] And we just pray +[2887.80 --> 2888.20] Lord +[2888.20 --> 2889.50] That the gospel +[2889.50 --> 2890.32] That they heard +[2890.32 --> 2891.64] Proclaimed this week +[2891.64 --> 2893.82] Would plant itself +[2893.82 --> 2895.68] Deep in their hearts +[2895.68 --> 2897.58] That the Jesus +[2897.58 --> 2898.56] That they saw +[2898.56 --> 2899.42] Or perhaps even +[2899.42 --> 2900.42] Were introduced to +[2900.42 --> 2901.50] For the first time +[2901.50 --> 2902.90] Would be made more +[2902.90 --> 2903.80] And more real +[2903.80 --> 2904.62] In their lives +[2904.62 --> 2908.26] Captivate their hearts +[2908.26 --> 2909.28] With your love +[2909.28 --> 2912.64] Compel them +[2912.64 --> 2913.82] In relationship to you +[2913.82 --> 2914.70] By your beauty +[2914.70 --> 2915.42] And the beauty +[2915.42 --> 2916.52] Of your gospel +[2916.52 --> 2919.60] And as each one +[2919.60 --> 2920.64] Goes today +[2920.64 --> 2921.86] From this weekend +[2921.86 --> 2923.80] We pray Lord God +[2923.80 --> 2924.52] That the faith +[2924.52 --> 2925.80] Grown in them +[2925.80 --> 2926.66] Would blossom +[2926.66 --> 2928.02] And bear fruit +[2928.02 --> 2928.78] In the harvest +[2928.78 --> 2929.76] Thirty, sixty +[2929.76 --> 2930.94] And one hundred fold +[2930.94 --> 2935.22] God we pray +[2935.22 --> 2936.38] That as they go +[2936.38 --> 2937.46] From this place +[2937.46 --> 2939.40] Impacted +[2939.40 --> 2941.04] By encountering you +[2941.04 --> 2941.78] This weekend +[2941.78 --> 2943.50] That they would know +[2943.50 --> 2944.74] Your kingdom come +[2944.74 --> 2945.82] And your kingdom coming +[2945.82 --> 2947.00] And they would reveal it +[2947.00 --> 2947.94] To the world +[2947.94 --> 2951.48] Use them Lord God +[2951.48 --> 2953.00] To light a fire +[2953.00 --> 2954.52] And to start a revival +[2954.52 --> 2955.68] In our midst +[2955.68 --> 2958.64] Bless them we pray +[2958.64 --> 2959.60] In Jesus name +[2959.60 --> 2963.78] Father as we gather +[2963.78 --> 2964.98] We gather as those +[2964.98 --> 2966.20] Who are crying out +[2966.20 --> 2966.72] For healing +[2966.72 --> 2968.24] We gather as those +[2968.24 --> 2969.56] Who are crying out +[2969.56 --> 2970.42] For restoration +[2970.42 --> 2971.42] In relationships +[2971.42 --> 2973.18] We gather as those +[2973.18 --> 2974.34] Who are celebrating +[2974.34 --> 2975.26] Your goodness +[2975.26 --> 2976.14] And we gather +[2976.14 --> 2976.90] As those +[2976.90 --> 2977.42] Lord God +[2977.42 --> 2978.82] Who have experienced +[2978.82 --> 2979.58] Your blessing +[2979.58 --> 2980.82] In a special way +[2980.82 --> 2981.66] This week +[2981.66 --> 2984.28] One of the beauties +[2984.28 --> 2985.46] Of the body of Christ +[2985.46 --> 2986.40] Is that we mourn +[2986.40 --> 2987.48] With those who mourn +[2987.48 --> 2988.22] And we rejoice +[2988.22 --> 2990.02] With those who rejoice +[2990.02 --> 2992.20] And so Lord God +[2992.20 --> 2993.26] We enter into +[2993.26 --> 2994.16] The lives +[2994.16 --> 2994.82] Of those +[2994.82 --> 2995.58] Who are mourning +[2995.58 --> 2996.48] This week +[2996.48 --> 2998.48] We remember +[2998.48 --> 2998.50] We remember +[2998.50 --> 2999.72] Wendy Badge +[2999.72 --> 3001.12] Who was a member +[3001.12 --> 3002.56] Here for some time +[3002.56 --> 3003.92] And who reached out +[3003.92 --> 3004.34] This week +[3004.34 --> 3005.32] To let us know +[3005.32 --> 3006.44] That her daughter +[3006.44 --> 3007.82] Just 55 years old +[3007.82 --> 3008.58] Passed away +[3008.58 --> 3010.12] After a sudden aneurysm +[3010.12 --> 3011.74] And so we pray +[3011.74 --> 3012.24] Lord God +[3012.24 --> 3013.84] Speak your love +[3013.84 --> 3014.58] And peace +[3014.58 --> 3016.02] To Wendy's heart +[3016.02 --> 3017.64] Help her to know +[3017.64 --> 3018.80] Your nearness +[3018.80 --> 3021.72] Father God +[3021.72 --> 3022.72] We pray for those +[3022.72 --> 3024.38] Who are crying out +[3024.38 --> 3025.36] In health concerns +[3025.36 --> 3027.38] Who need your presence +[3027.38 --> 3029.42] Who need your healing hand +[3029.42 --> 3030.04] Upon them +[3030.04 --> 3032.48] God you promise +[3032.48 --> 3033.18] In your word +[3033.18 --> 3033.88] That the prayer +[3033.88 --> 3034.86] Offered in faith +[3034.86 --> 3036.06] Will make the sick person +[3036.06 --> 3037.76] Well and so we pray +[3037.76 --> 3039.10] Bring healing +[3039.10 --> 3041.02] We pray +[3041.02 --> 3042.16] Bring peace +[3042.16 --> 3043.70] And comfort +[3043.70 --> 3045.68] We pray that you +[3045.68 --> 3046.34] Would be near to +[3046.34 --> 3046.94] Rose Vita +[3046.94 --> 3047.70] And all of her +[3047.70 --> 3048.62] Health concerns +[3048.62 --> 3050.18] We pray that you +[3050.18 --> 3050.64] Would give her +[3050.64 --> 3051.38] What she needs +[3051.38 --> 3052.48] And surround her +[3052.48 --> 3053.54] With your love +[3053.54 --> 3054.76] Surround her +[3054.76 --> 3055.56] With the body +[3055.56 --> 3056.12] Of Christ +[3056.12 --> 3056.96] That she might know +[3056.96 --> 3058.78] She is not alone +[3058.78 --> 3059.76] That she might know +[3059.76 --> 3061.42] That you are with her +[3061.42 --> 3062.38] That you will never +[3062.38 --> 3063.06] Leave her +[3063.06 --> 3064.14] Nor forsake her +[3064.14 --> 3065.18] That she might know +[3065.18 --> 3066.52] That through the presence +[3066.52 --> 3067.60] Of your church +[3067.60 --> 3069.08] As we surround her +[3069.08 --> 3070.06] In this time +[3070.06 --> 3072.96] God we pray +[3072.96 --> 3073.66] Much the same +[3073.66 --> 3074.12] For Ellen +[3074.12 --> 3075.60] We don't know +[3075.60 --> 3076.20] What it is +[3076.20 --> 3077.26] That has caused +[3077.26 --> 3078.28] This visit +[3078.28 --> 3079.06] To the hospital +[3079.06 --> 3079.86] And we pray +[3079.86 --> 3081.04] That you would +[3081.04 --> 3082.24] Use the hands +[3082.24 --> 3082.86] Of the doctors +[3082.86 --> 3083.52] And the nurses +[3083.52 --> 3084.90] To figure that out +[3084.90 --> 3085.64] And to provide +[3085.64 --> 3086.72] A measure of healing +[3086.72 --> 3088.48] We pray God +[3088.48 --> 3089.10] That if they are +[3089.10 --> 3090.50] Unable to figure it out +[3090.50 --> 3091.08] That still +[3091.08 --> 3091.98] Miraculously +[3091.98 --> 3092.94] You would provide +[3092.94 --> 3093.92] A measure of healing +[3093.92 --> 3094.70] For her +[3094.70 --> 3096.74] And in the midst +[3096.74 --> 3097.14] Of this +[3097.14 --> 3097.84] God we pray +[3097.84 --> 3099.00] To for her +[3099.00 --> 3099.68] Heart +[3099.68 --> 3100.86] And for her +[3100.86 --> 3102.02] Sense of peace +[3102.02 --> 3103.04] Even as she +[3103.04 --> 3104.60] Lives in the midst +[3104.60 --> 3105.50] Of this unknown +[3105.50 --> 3109.02] God we want to pray +[3109.02 --> 3109.92] As well for +[3109.92 --> 3111.92] Amanda's mom +[3111.92 --> 3112.58] As she too +[3112.58 --> 3113.94] Is in the hospital +[3113.94 --> 3114.74] And we're not sure +[3114.74 --> 3115.82] What the future is +[3115.82 --> 3116.36] For her +[3116.36 --> 3118.02] We pray that you +[3118.02 --> 3119.72] Would give her +[3119.72 --> 3120.98] A sense of peace +[3120.98 --> 3121.66] That you would +[3121.66 --> 3123.04] Give the whole family +[3123.04 --> 3123.98] A sense of comfort +[3123.98 --> 3124.40] And for +[3124.40 --> 3125.56] Kloss too +[3125.56 --> 3126.04] As he +[3126.04 --> 3128.54] Is back in Abbotsford +[3128.54 --> 3129.22] To be near +[3129.22 --> 3129.98] And as he +[3129.98 --> 3131.00] Also wrestles +[3131.00 --> 3132.02] With this time +[3132.02 --> 3132.90] In their life +[3132.90 --> 3133.44] And marriage +[3133.44 --> 3133.82] Together +[3133.82 --> 3135.94] Give them +[3135.94 --> 3136.64] What they need +[3136.64 --> 3137.86] And support +[3137.86 --> 3138.82] The family +[3138.82 --> 3139.60] As they also +[3139.60 --> 3140.28] Come around +[3140.28 --> 3142.10] And draw near +[3142.10 --> 3142.52] To mom +[3142.52 --> 3144.56] Give them all +[3144.56 --> 3147.32] Your unimaginable +[3147.32 --> 3148.56] And immeasurable +[3148.56 --> 3149.02] Peace +[3149.02 --> 3151.86] God we pray too +[3151.86 --> 3152.62] For Amy +[3152.62 --> 3153.24] That you would +[3153.24 --> 3153.70] Continue +[3153.70 --> 3155.94] To be near +[3155.94 --> 3156.34] To her +[3156.34 --> 3156.98] Even as she +[3156.98 --> 3157.90] Receives treatment +[3157.90 --> 3159.92] Give her +[3159.92 --> 3160.60] All that she +[3160.60 --> 3161.00] Needs +[3161.00 --> 3161.70] And give her +[3161.70 --> 3162.20] Strength +[3162.20 --> 3162.86] Lord God +[3162.86 --> 3163.46] To endure +[3163.46 --> 3164.20] This moment +[3164.20 --> 3166.34] And we pray +[3166.34 --> 3167.64] Similarly for +[3167.64 --> 3167.98] Anne +[3167.98 --> 3168.86] As she has +[3168.86 --> 3170.42] Injured her back +[3170.42 --> 3170.90] Give her +[3170.90 --> 3171.78] What she needs +[3171.78 --> 3172.92] And help her +[3172.92 --> 3173.48] Lord God +[3173.48 --> 3174.06] To recover +[3174.06 --> 3174.56] Well +[3174.56 --> 3175.98] And to return +[3175.98 --> 3176.94] To her life +[3176.94 --> 3178.22] As ordinary +[3178.22 --> 3180.02] We pray that +[3180.02 --> 3181.38] For all of those +[3181.38 --> 3183.16] Who are experiencing +[3183.16 --> 3184.16] Emotional +[3184.16 --> 3186.22] Or mental +[3186.22 --> 3187.12] Struggles +[3187.12 --> 3187.86] And difficulties +[3187.86 --> 3188.54] As well +[3188.54 --> 3189.10] Lord God +[3189.10 --> 3190.90] The pain +[3190.90 --> 3191.68] And anxiety +[3191.68 --> 3192.82] Of these moments +[3192.82 --> 3193.98] Can seem +[3193.98 --> 3194.80] Unfathomable +[3194.80 --> 3196.28] And can be so hard +[3196.28 --> 3196.94] To communicate +[3196.94 --> 3198.16] To those around us +[3198.16 --> 3198.52] And so +[3198.52 --> 3199.80] For those in the midst +[3199.80 --> 3200.50] Of the dark night +[3200.50 --> 3201.04] Of the soul +[3201.04 --> 3202.22] For those in the midst +[3202.22 --> 3204.50] Of feeling +[3204.50 --> 3205.68] Overwhelmed +[3205.68 --> 3206.38] By life +[3206.38 --> 3207.18] And circumstance +[3207.18 --> 3208.24] We pray +[3208.24 --> 3208.90] That you would +[3208.90 --> 3209.96] Not only +[3209.96 --> 3211.76] Buoy them up +[3211.76 --> 3212.56] And hold them +[3212.56 --> 3213.16] In the palm +[3213.16 --> 3213.76] Of your hand +[3213.76 --> 3214.50] But that you would +[3214.50 --> 3215.44] Surround them +[3215.44 --> 3216.20] With the right +[3216.20 --> 3216.88] Person +[3216.88 --> 3217.96] Or people +[3217.96 --> 3219.76] To encourage them +[3219.76 --> 3220.42] In this time +[3220.42 --> 3224.68] Heavenly Father +[3224.68 --> 3227.92] We thank you +[3227.92 --> 3229.64] For your amazing +[3229.64 --> 3231.12] Presence among us +[3231.12 --> 3232.76] And we especially +[3232.76 --> 3233.98] Give you thanks +[3233.98 --> 3235.50] For the volunteers +[3235.50 --> 3236.58] Who have made +[3236.58 --> 3237.38] This weekend +[3237.38 --> 3237.96] Possible +[3237.96 --> 3239.76] We praise your name +[3239.76 --> 3241.02] For faithful servants +[3241.02 --> 3241.68] Of the church +[3241.68 --> 3243.32] Who see this need +[3243.32 --> 3244.62] And who see this priority +[3244.62 --> 3245.74] And who come alongside +[3245.74 --> 3247.36] And who make that happen +[3247.36 --> 3248.88] And God +[3248.88 --> 3249.94] We give you praise +[3249.94 --> 3250.84] For them +[3250.84 --> 3252.50] For those who have +[3252.50 --> 3254.40] Served quietly +[3254.40 --> 3256.00] And behind the scenes +[3256.00 --> 3257.20] We give you praise +[3257.20 --> 3258.16] For them +[3258.16 --> 3259.22] For those who have +[3259.22 --> 3260.52] Carried tables +[3260.52 --> 3261.64] And cleaned tables +[3261.64 --> 3263.08] We give you praise +[3263.08 --> 3263.68] For them +[3263.68 --> 3264.46] For those who have +[3264.46 --> 3265.32] Prepared food +[3265.32 --> 3266.24] Who have looked +[3266.24 --> 3266.94] After parking +[3266.94 --> 3267.90] Who have been +[3267.90 --> 3269.22] In so many different places +[3269.22 --> 3270.08] Have cleaned more +[3270.08 --> 3270.96] Bathrooms than they +[3270.96 --> 3271.66] Care to admit +[3271.66 --> 3273.00] We give you praise +[3273.00 --> 3273.94] For them +[3273.94 --> 3276.04] And we thank you +[3276.04 --> 3276.44] Lord God +[3276.44 --> 3277.28] For this chance +[3277.28 --> 3278.30] To be together +[3278.30 --> 3279.90] As your church +[3279.90 --> 3282.12] We pray this +[3282.12 --> 3282.70] In the name +[3282.70 --> 3283.74] Of Jesus Christ +[3283.74 --> 3284.90] Our Lord and Savior +[3284.90 --> 3286.08] Amen +[3286.08 --> 3288.98] I'm going to invite +[3288.98 --> 3289.88] Curtis to come up +[3289.88 --> 3291.04] And he's going to +[3291.04 --> 3292.66] Invite Tim to come up +[3292.66 --> 3294.48] And introduce him to us +[3294.48 --> 3295.50] For the third time +[3295.50 --> 3300.28] So our theme +[3300.28 --> 3300.74] This weekend +[3300.74 --> 3301.40] As you can see +[3301.40 --> 3302.70] Is proclaim his salvation +[3302.70 --> 3303.70] Day after day +[3303.70 --> 3304.98] And we chose that theme +[3304.98 --> 3305.88] Specifically because +[3305.88 --> 3307.52] We wanted Tim and Charity +[3307.52 --> 3308.26] To be our speakers +[3308.26 --> 3308.72] This weekend +[3308.72 --> 3309.80] Because they're involved +[3309.80 --> 3310.74] In that work +[3310.74 --> 3312.40] Day in and day out +[3312.40 --> 3313.18] So it's kind of +[3313.18 --> 3314.06] A two-fold thing +[3314.06 --> 3315.16] They do this in their work +[3315.16 --> 3315.88] And then they come here +[3315.88 --> 3317.06] And they proclaim it to us +[3317.06 --> 3318.02] Day after day +[3318.02 --> 3318.74] Friday, Saturday +[3318.74 --> 3319.56] And Sunday +[3319.56 --> 3320.64] So I want to offer +[3320.64 --> 3322.14] A prayer of illumination +[3322.14 --> 3323.94] This is for two reasons +[3323.94 --> 3324.58] One for us +[3324.58 --> 3325.38] To prepare ourselves +[3325.38 --> 3326.22] To hear the word +[3326.22 --> 3327.54] Of God from Tim +[3327.54 --> 3329.08] And also to pray over Tim +[3329.08 --> 3329.92] As he is anointed +[3329.92 --> 3331.60] To give the word to us +[3331.60 --> 3332.68] So let me pray +[3332.68 --> 3335.34] Father God in heaven +[3335.34 --> 3336.80] You know where we come from +[3336.80 --> 3338.02] And you know who we are +[3338.02 --> 3339.44] And you have brought us here +[3339.44 --> 3340.24] So I pray Lord +[3340.24 --> 3341.46] That you would open our hearts +[3341.46 --> 3342.20] And our minds +[3342.20 --> 3343.74] To receive the words +[3343.74 --> 3344.72] That you have prepared +[3344.72 --> 3345.94] On Tim's heart +[3345.94 --> 3347.88] Lord work in him +[3347.88 --> 3349.22] To speak your truth +[3349.22 --> 3350.16] And to speak the word +[3350.16 --> 3350.76] To us +[3350.76 --> 3352.26] And Lord we want to give you +[3352.26 --> 3353.88] All the glory and praise +[3353.88 --> 3354.70] For your revelation +[3354.70 --> 3355.48] To us today +[3355.48 --> 3356.76] In your name we pray +[3356.76 --> 3357.36] Amen +[3357.36 --> 3362.80] Good morning again +[3362.80 --> 3364.74] So one of the +[3364.74 --> 3366.02] The key main verse +[3366.02 --> 3367.16] For this weekend +[3367.16 --> 3368.92] Was 1 Chronicles 16 +[3368.92 --> 3370.36] 23 and 24 +[3370.36 --> 3371.90] Which says +[3371.90 --> 3372.88] Sing to the Lord +[3372.88 --> 3373.78] All the earth +[3373.78 --> 3375.34] Proclaim his salvation +[3375.34 --> 3376.66] Day after day +[3376.66 --> 3378.26] Declare his glory +[3378.26 --> 3379.78] Among the nations +[3379.78 --> 3381.04] His marvelous deeds +[3381.04 --> 3382.00] Among the people +[3382.00 --> 3384.44] One of the big things +[3384.44 --> 3385.24] That we can do that +[3385.24 --> 3386.28] Through is +[3386.28 --> 3387.34] Through our testimony +[3387.34 --> 3389.16] Through our stories +[3389.16 --> 3389.74] And that's kind of +[3389.74 --> 3390.24] The cool thing +[3390.24 --> 3391.14] So this weekend +[3391.14 --> 3392.08] We kind of touched on +[3392.08 --> 3392.66] Friday night +[3392.66 --> 3393.52] We were touching on +[3393.52 --> 3395.46] Getting to know this +[3395.46 --> 3396.82] Getting to know your bible +[3396.82 --> 3399.12] Getting to know God's word +[3399.12 --> 3399.80] Getting to be able +[3399.80 --> 3400.96] To hear his voice +[3400.96 --> 3402.68] And understand his voice +[3402.68 --> 3404.66] Also spending time in prayer +[3404.66 --> 3406.58] Which then you also +[3406.58 --> 3407.62] Be able to get to know +[3407.62 --> 3408.26] God's voice +[3408.26 --> 3409.28] And be able to see +[3409.28 --> 3410.06] Where he's leading +[3410.06 --> 3410.88] Where he's guiding +[3410.88 --> 3412.44] If he's opening up doors +[3412.44 --> 3413.64] And if he's telling you +[3413.64 --> 3414.90] Hey I need you to +[3414.90 --> 3415.88] Talk to so and so +[3415.88 --> 3416.72] Hey I need you to +[3416.72 --> 3417.66] Speak to so and so +[3417.66 --> 3420.86] And the cool thing is +[3420.86 --> 3422.50] And so what we really did +[3422.50 --> 3424.62] Is we encouraged everybody +[3424.62 --> 3427.34] To share where they are +[3427.34 --> 3428.86] Because we can't be +[3428.86 --> 3430.36] Where everybody else is +[3430.36 --> 3431.18] We don't know +[3431.18 --> 3431.98] All the people +[3431.98 --> 3433.30] That everybody else does +[3433.30 --> 3434.44] You guys are related +[3434.44 --> 3435.40] To people that we +[3435.40 --> 3436.52] That I probably +[3436.52 --> 3437.50] Will never talk to +[3437.50 --> 3439.74] Just because of proximity +[3439.74 --> 3441.54] Or you know people +[3441.54 --> 3442.72] Or you're friends with people +[3442.72 --> 3444.10] And so you have that +[3444.10 --> 3445.08] Relationship and you +[3445.08 --> 3446.10] Have that built in +[3446.10 --> 3448.70] And so what we're +[3448.70 --> 3450.40] Encouraging is +[3450.40 --> 3451.94] Be missional +[3451.94 --> 3453.40] Wherever God has +[3453.40 --> 3454.24] Planted you +[3454.24 --> 3454.74] Bloom +[3454.74 --> 3456.16] And so +[3456.16 --> 3458.04] Be God's light +[3458.04 --> 3459.26] In those different areas +[3459.26 --> 3460.70] And then it was neat +[3460.70 --> 3461.34] Last night +[3461.34 --> 3462.76] Charity was able to +[3462.76 --> 3463.64] Share her testimony +[3463.64 --> 3464.68] As well +[3464.68 --> 3465.82] And encourage the kids +[3465.82 --> 3467.60] As well to be able to +[3467.60 --> 3469.40] Proclaim the gospel +[3469.40 --> 3471.48] And she gave examples +[3471.48 --> 3472.84] Of how God +[3472.84 --> 3475.02] Had used other people +[3475.02 --> 3475.80] In the past +[3475.80 --> 3476.98] To be able to +[3476.98 --> 3477.94] Share the gospel +[3477.94 --> 3478.46] With her +[3478.46 --> 3479.98] And had reached out +[3479.98 --> 3480.40] To her +[3480.40 --> 3481.06] And had +[3481.06 --> 3483.44] Illuminated her life +[3483.44 --> 3484.76] With his +[3484.76 --> 3485.52] Truth +[3485.52 --> 3488.34] This morning +[3488.34 --> 3489.88] I'm going to dig into +[3489.88 --> 3492.14] A bit of +[3492.14 --> 3493.32] Acts +[3493.32 --> 3494.00] We're going to +[3494.00 --> 3494.42] We're going to +[3494.42 --> 3494.88] Check out +[3494.88 --> 3495.40] Acts +[3495.40 --> 3496.82] Chapter 2 +[3496.82 --> 3498.38] Verses 37 +[3498.38 --> 3499.52] Through 47 +[3499.52 --> 3500.80] So if you guys +[3500.80 --> 3501.70] Have your Bibles +[3501.70 --> 3502.36] Pull them out +[3502.36 --> 3503.28] And open up +[3503.28 --> 3504.58] To that passage +[3504.58 --> 3506.22] One of the cool +[3506.22 --> 3506.92] Things was +[3506.92 --> 3507.72] Is when I saw +[3507.72 --> 3508.48] That it was +[3508.48 --> 3509.64] About declaring +[3509.64 --> 3510.60] Or proclaiming +[3510.60 --> 3511.32] His salvation +[3511.32 --> 3512.18] Day after day +[3512.18 --> 3513.04] Right away +[3513.04 --> 3513.84] I started thinking +[3513.84 --> 3514.74] Of the early church +[3514.74 --> 3515.40] I'm like +[3515.40 --> 3516.14] How do we get +[3516.14 --> 3516.96] To be to where +[3516.96 --> 3517.78] The early church +[3517.78 --> 3518.20] Was +[3518.20 --> 3519.96] When they just +[3519.96 --> 3520.54] Got to +[3520.54 --> 3521.96] When they just +[3521.96 --> 3522.90] Started proclaiming +[3522.90 --> 3524.08] The gospel +[3524.08 --> 3525.80] And the cool +[3525.80 --> 3526.56] Thing was +[3526.56 --> 3528.72] It's kind of +[3528.72 --> 3529.24] Interesting +[3529.24 --> 3530.04] If you start +[3530.04 --> 3530.58] Looking in the +[3530.58 --> 3531.26] Book of Acts +[3531.26 --> 3532.56] Peter just keeps +[3532.56 --> 3533.20] Going on +[3533.20 --> 3533.72] And he's like +[3533.72 --> 3533.94] Hey +[3533.94 --> 3534.50] You guys +[3534.50 --> 3535.04] Remember that +[3535.04 --> 3535.46] Jesus +[3535.46 --> 3536.60] Remember Jesus +[3536.60 --> 3537.36] That came here +[3537.36 --> 3537.86] You know +[3537.86 --> 3538.40] The guy that +[3538.40 --> 3538.92] You killed +[3538.92 --> 3539.66] And crucified +[3539.66 --> 3540.68] You know +[3540.68 --> 3541.10] The one that +[3541.10 --> 3541.66] God sent +[3541.66 --> 3542.18] He was the +[3542.18 --> 3542.64] Messiah +[3542.64 --> 3543.86] And so +[3543.86 --> 3544.36] He actually +[3544.36 --> 3545.02] Goes around +[3545.02 --> 3545.54] And he just +[3545.54 --> 3546.86] Boldly proclaims +[3546.86 --> 3547.02] It +[3547.02 --> 3548.34] And so +[3548.34 --> 3549.00] It's +[3549.00 --> 3549.54] And so +[3549.54 --> 3550.04] We're jumping +[3550.04 --> 3550.56] Right into +[3550.56 --> 3551.46] The middle +[3551.46 --> 3551.90] Of the +[3551.90 --> 3552.66] Chapter +[3552.66 --> 3554.22] But where +[3554.22 --> 3555.06] He's talking +[3555.06 --> 3555.56] About these +[3555.56 --> 3555.90] Things +[3555.90 --> 3557.52] Actually +[3557.52 --> 3557.76] I'm going +[3557.76 --> 3559.54] To read +[3559.54 --> 3562.58] Yeah +[3562.58 --> 3562.86] I'm going +[3562.86 --> 3563.24] To read +[3563.24 --> 3563.96] Chapter +[3563.96 --> 3564.82] Or verse +[3564.82 --> 3565.90] 36 as well +[3565.90 --> 3568.16] But yeah +[3568.16 --> 3568.66] So let's +[3568.66 --> 3569.08] Start here +[3569.08 --> 3570.26] So let +[3570.26 --> 3570.98] Everyone in +[3570.98 --> 3571.68] Israel know +[3571.68 --> 3572.34] For certain +[3572.34 --> 3573.74] That God +[3573.74 --> 3574.34] Has made +[3574.34 --> 3575.04] This Jesus +[3575.04 --> 3575.62] Whom you +[3575.62 --> 3576.36] Crucified +[3576.36 --> 3577.08] To be both +[3577.08 --> 3577.88] Lord and +[3577.88 --> 3578.34] Messiah +[3578.34 --> 3579.46] Peter's +[3579.46 --> 3579.82] Words +[3579.82 --> 3580.34] Pierced +[3580.34 --> 3580.86] The hearts +[3580.86 --> 3581.84] And they +[3581.84 --> 3582.64] Said to him +[3582.64 --> 3583.72] And to the +[3583.72 --> 3584.44] Other disciples +[3584.44 --> 3585.52] Brothers +[3585.52 --> 3586.04] What should +[3586.04 --> 3586.50] We do +[3586.50 --> 3587.84] Peter replied +[3587.84 --> 3588.42] Each of you +[3588.42 --> 3589.16] Must repent +[3589.16 --> 3589.94] Of your sins +[3589.94 --> 3590.58] And turn +[3590.58 --> 3591.18] To God +[3591.18 --> 3591.64] And be +[3591.64 --> 3592.26] Baptized +[3592.26 --> 3592.72] In the name +[3592.72 --> 3593.12] Of Jesus +[3593.12 --> 3593.58] Christ +[3593.58 --> 3593.94] For the +[3593.94 --> 3594.40] 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+[4877.84 --> 4878.00] In +[4878.00 --> 4878.48] The +[4878.48 --> 4879.16] Arms +[4879.16 --> 4879.52] Of +[4879.52 --> 4879.84] My +[4879.84 --> 4880.34] Heart +[4880.34 --> 4881.22] Lord +[4881.22 --> 4887.20] Open the eyes of my heart +[4887.20 --> 4891.52] I want to see you +[4891.52 --> 4897.96] I want to see you +[4897.96 --> 4906.74] Open the eyes of my heart, Lord +[4906.74 --> 4912.00] Open the eyes of my heart +[4912.00 --> 4916.16] I want to see you +[4916.16 --> 4922.76] I want to see you +[4922.76 --> 4930.40] To see you high and lifted up +[4930.40 --> 4936.60] Shining in the light of your glory +[4936.60 --> 4942.70] Pour out your power and love +[4942.70 --> 4948.86] As we sing holy, holy, holy +[4948.86 --> 4958.60] Open the eyes of my heart, Lord +[4958.60 --> 4963.86] Open the eyes of my heart +[4963.86 --> 4968.70] I want to see you +[4968.70 --> 4974.70] I want to see you +[4974.70 --> 4982.96] Open the eyes of my heart, Lord +[4982.96 --> 4988.96] Open the eyes of my heart +[4988.96 --> 4992.80] I want to see you +[4992.80 --> 5000.06] I want to see you +[5000.06 --> 5002.06] I want to see you +[5002.06 --> 5007.06] To see you high and lifted up +[5007.06 --> 5013.16] Shining in the light of your glory +[5013.16 --> 5015.32] I want to see you +[5015.32 --> 5016.32] I want to see you +[5016.32 --> 5017.32] I want to see you +[5017.32 --> 5019.32] I want to see you +[5019.32 --> 5021.32] I want to see you +[5021.32 --> 5034.66] I want to see you +[5034.66 --> 5035.56] I want to see you +[5035.56 --> 5035.58] I want to see you +[5035.58 --> 5038.78] In the light of your glory +[5038.78 --> 5044.68] Pour out your power and love +[5044.68 --> 5050.92] As we sing holy, holy, holy +[5050.92 --> 5060.58] Holy, holy, holy +[5060.58 --> 5066.58] Holy, holy, holy +[5066.58 --> 5072.64] Holy, holy, holy +[5072.64 --> 5075.58] I want to sing +[5075.58 --> 5085.58] Holy, holy, holy +[5085.58 --> 5091.58] Holy, holy, holy +[5091.58 --> 5097.58] Holy, holy, holy +[5097.58 --> 5100.58] I want to sing +[5100.58 --> 5102.58] To see you +[5102.58 --> 5104.58] To see you +[5104.58 --> 5106.58] I live +[5106.58 --> 5108.58] I live +[5108.58 --> 5112.58] I live +[5112.58 --> 5129.58] To see you +[5129.58 --> 5132.58] I live +[5132.58 --> 5134.58] Lifted up +[5134.58 --> 5140.58] Shining in the light of your glory +[5140.58 --> 5146.58] Pour out your power and love +[5146.58 --> 5152.58] As we sing holy, holy, holy +[5152.58 --> 5154.58] To see you +[5154.58 --> 5156.58] I live +[5156.58 --> 5159.78] and lift it up +[5159.78 --> 5165.94] shining in the light of the glory +[5165.94 --> 5172.06] pour out your power and love +[5172.06 --> 5178.56] as we sing holy, holy, holy +[5178.56 --> 5185.50] as we sing holy, holy, holy +[5185.50 --> 5193.30] as we sing holy, holy, holy +[5193.30 --> 5213.26] I want to give you guys a blessing +[5213.26 --> 5218.60] from Romans 15 verse 13 +[5218.60 --> 5225.56] and it says I pray that God the source of hope +[5225.56 --> 5228.84] will fill you completely with joy and peace +[5228.84 --> 5230.70] because you trust in him +[5230.70 --> 5233.88] then you will overflow with confident hope +[5233.88 --> 5235.84] through the power of the Holy Spirit +[5235.84 --> 5249.84] well +[5249.84 --> 5253.86] it was a lot of fun being here with you guys +[5253.86 --> 5256.62] thank you again for having us +[5256.62 --> 5258.24] it was wonderful +[5258.24 --> 5262.16] I enjoyed hearing everyone sing so beautifully +[5262.16 --> 5264.38] because you sing so good +[5264.38 --> 5267.74] should we sing one more song together? +[5268.74 --> 5269.76] sounds good +[5269.76 --> 5274.50] so for the church members here +[5274.50 --> 5278.10] that may not know of the chaos that happened +[5278.10 --> 5279.46] over this past weekend +[5279.46 --> 5282.34] we're going to share a little bit of that chaos with you +[5282.34 --> 5284.86] it's a beautiful chaos though +[5284.86 --> 5287.58] so these kids know this part +[5287.58 --> 5289.84] and they will teach you the next part +[5289.84 --> 5293.40] so we'll do this kind of collectively +[5293.40 --> 5297.92] I think the kids know where this is going +[5297.92 --> 5302.68] so let's give them a taste of how loud you sang +[5302.68 --> 5303.72] this last weekend +[5303.72 --> 5304.86] I know it's still morning +[5304.86 --> 5306.26] I'm still waking up +[5306.26 --> 5310.84] but let's see if we can shake ourselves out of this a little bit +[5310.84 --> 5312.90] so shall we sing this part again together? +[5312.90 --> 5337.56] let's sing it one more time +[5337.56 --> 5340.10] just to make sure everyone knows those O's +[5340.10 --> 5364.06] beautiful +[5364.06 --> 5366.28] so much +[5366.28 --> 5367.64] so beautiful +[5367.64 --> 5369.66] Matthew +[5369.66 --> 5371.50] guitar working? +[5372.54 --> 5374.04] because you can't do it without you +[5374.04 --> 5375.52] oh, you need you +[5375.52 --> 5380.60] guitar playing in the same way +[5381.40 --> 5381.90] I feel like you can bring that heast +[5381.90 --> 5383.34] so beautiful +[5383.34 --> 5385.56] so you can shake even your throat +[5385.56 --> 5388.30] and if you can shake myself +[5388.30 --> 5389.52] along the same thing +[5389.52 --> 5390.96] hopefully you can catch him +[5390.96 --> 5391.06] and let me on down +[5391.06 --> 5391.48] before we start +[5391.48 --> 5391.94] you can use them +[5391.94 --> 5393.54] as if you can shop +[5393.80 --> 5394.90] and charge yourself +[5395.04 --> 5395.90] and Norway +[5395.90 --> 5396.44] if you can become +[5396.44 --> 5397.32] I feel like you +[5397.32 --> 5397.80] that's enough +[5397.80 --> 5398.30] great +[5398.30 --> 5398.88] for you +[5398.88 --> 5400.52] and if you can +[5400.52 --> 5401.22] you can get +[5401.32 --> 5402.24] cut +[5402.24 --> 5403.56] over +[5403.56 --> 5415.76] No found grace sought us here +[5415.76 --> 5421.42] What can we bring to you who drives us near +[5421.42 --> 5425.38] Blessings or songs from our hearts +[5425.38 --> 5430.40] Songs resounding grace that tore our shame apart +[5430.40 --> 5435.44] Let us all praise the Lord +[5435.44 --> 5439.54] He is Lord +[5439.54 --> 5440.06] Everybody +[5440.06 --> 5440.98] Oh +[5440.98 --> 5443.06] Oh +[5443.06 --> 5445.74] Oh +[5445.74 --> 5447.74] Oh +[5447.74 --> 5449.74] Oh +[5449.74 --> 5450.74] Oh +[5450.74 --> 5451.74] Oh +[5451.74 --> 5453.74] Oh +[5453.74 --> 5458.74] Blessings +[5458.74 --> 5472.62] Such love you have showed +[5472.62 --> 5477.84] This is the greatest love the world has ever known +[5477.84 --> 5481.84] This melody we lend to you +[5481.84 --> 5487.16] A song of adoration declaring repentance +[5487.16 --> 5492.36] Let us all praise the Lord +[5492.36 --> 5495.72] He is Lord +[5495.72 --> 5497.72] Oh +[5497.72 --> 5499.72] Oh +[5499.72 --> 5502.72] Oh +[5502.72 --> 5504.72] Oh +[5504.72 --> 5505.72] Oh +[5505.72 --> 5507.72] Oh +[5507.72 --> 5513.18] Oh +[5513.18 --> 5515.26] Oh +[5515.26 --> 5516.12] What +[5516.12 --> 5518.04] Brace waves down +[5518.04 --> 5519.18] These luck surrounding +[5519.18 --> 5523.12] Your peace Please tell me +[5523.12 --> 5530.48] Jesus My anything +[5530.48 --> 5532.48] May +[5554.48 --> 5558.48] Though some scars may remain +[5558.48 --> 5560.48] Through sorrow and sadness +[5560.48 --> 5563.48] Your love remains the same +[5563.48 --> 5571.48] You are who we long for +[5575.48 --> 5577.48] We call that a false ending +[5579.48 --> 5582.48] And it just prolongs for a long time +[5583.48 --> 5586.48] And you wonder, is that how the song ends? +[5586.48 --> 5588.48] No, it doesn't +[5589.48 --> 5592.48] We claim to be across the foundation +[5592.48 --> 5594.48] Assured +[5594.48 --> 5598.48] And the song is great as the Lord +[5598.48 --> 5602.48] He is Lord +[5602.48 --> 5604.48] And it's a song +[5604.48 --> 5608.48] Oh +[5608.48 --> 5610.48] Oh +[5610.48 --> 5612.48] Oh +[5612.48 --> 5614.48] Oh +[5614.48 --> 5616.48] Oh +[5617.48 --> 5619.48] Oh 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Amen. Amen. +[5659.48 --> 5666.48] Please just have a quick seat. A couple quick housekeeping things before we go enjoy fellowship in the foy +[5666.48 --> 5667.02] in the four diff --git a/Sunday Worship - September 17, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - September 17, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..257e33c572b76b3e82b5f71f81299494e4e4267e --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - September 17, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,149 @@ +• Lord's Supper celebration +• Ministry and mission year kickoff +• Worship service announcements +• Upcoming events: ministry and mission table meeting, deacons' meeting, ministry and mission fair, Sing a New Song worship concert +• Meetings for specific groups: + + Grade eights and parents with Pastor Kevin + + Care and connection group for Ellen White + + GEMS girls group counselor recruitment +• Inviting congregation to stand together in God's presence +• Greeting and worshiping God +• Inviting congregation to greet each other +• Worshiping in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit +• Singing hymns and praising God +• Encouraging unity and joy among believers +• Living a worthy life according to God's will +• Unity and maturity in faith, knowledge, and love +• Avoiding false teachings and deceitful scheming +• Growing into the mature body of Christ through truth and love +• Prayer for forgiveness, guidance, and revival +• Calling on God to restore the church and bring hearts back to Him +• Repentance and mercy +• Cleansing and joy in faith +• Thirst for restoration of the church +• Spiritual revival in the nation +• Breathe on us again, spiritual awakening +• Almost home, near to promised land +• No stopping now, journey almost over +• Bringing out our souls, kingdom grown +• No turning back, almost home repeatedly +• Journey together, doom and great forever +• Some will sing at the happy throne +• Life is a journey, take courage for darkness +• Jesus says "Peace be with you" and "I am sending you" +• A photo of Kev at a youth event is shown, and he is remembered as being part of the church for 15 years +• The pastor reflects on how much Kev has grown and been involved in the church's ministry +• The congregation is encouraged to share words of appreciation or memories of Kev +• A prayer is offered for Kev and his family +• A prayer is said for Kevin, Nikki, and their family +• A special gift is given to the congregation +• A children's blessing takes place, involving kids saying "The Lord be with you" and adults responding with "And also with you" +• Paul, an elder at Emmanuel Church, gives notes from a council meeting, mentioning: + • The first full council meeting of the season took place + • Strategic thinking for the church's future was discussed + • Classes is coming up on October 17-18 at Willoughby Church + • An abuse awareness and prevention policy was approved for implementation + • Reactivate was a successful event, with plans to hold it again next year + • A multi-church leadership training event took place at New Life Church in Abbotsford +• The speaker discusses a prayer time where they express gratitude and ask for God's guidance and blessings. +• They pray for specific individuals and families who are going through difficulties and seeking comfort and healing. +• The speaker announces that the church will be reflecting on its identity and purpose over the next year, using Philippians 1:27-30 as a guiding text. +• He mentions that community and life together events are a priority for the church. +• The importance of community and shared life in the church +• The church's mission statement: gather, grow, go +• The meaning of gather, grow, go as guiding principles for the focus of the church's work +• The concept of collective shared life: coming together with one spirit, as one body, in faith and gospel +• The Bible's emphasis on the church being a collective community (e.g. 1 Corinthians 12:12-31) +• The importance of gathering not just for worship on Sundays, but also throughout the week through various activities +• The importance of community within the church +• The idea that the church provides a sense of belonging and connection even when moving to a new place +• The value of unity and shared life among church members despite differences +• The role of shared life in witnessing to Christ to those who do not know him +• The extension of shared life beyond the church community, including connections with unbelieving friends and neighbors +• Difficulty sharing life with neighbors in a suburban community +• Comparison of living in St. Catharines (downtown, close-knit) vs. Murrayville (suburban, commuter-oriented) +• Challenges of building relationships in a neighborhood where people keep to themselves +• Sharing personal experience with an 8-year-old son making friends and gathering a group of boys +• Proposing "micro-experiments" to learn how to build shared life together in neighborhoods and communities +• The concept of shared life in the church +• Contrasting Christian lives with the world +• Being "strange" or "peculiar" as a result of following Jesus +• The importance of standing out in a positive way for God's glory +• Embracing being different and inspirational as Christians +• Avoiding sinful desires and living good lives among non-believers +• Christians living a contrastive life in the world +• Sexual abstinence and purity as a contrast to modern culture +• Generosity and not accumulating wealth as a contrast to consumerism +• Living in intentional diversity and multicultural realities +• Practicing Sabbath as a contrast to idolizing busyness +• Prioritizing community over individual pursuits +• Living a contrastive life +• Being convicting to others and oneself +• God's design and plan for lives +• Choice between following God or not +• Contrastive lives as examples of faith +• Shared, collective life together in faith +• Conducting oneself worthy of the gospel of Christ +• The concept of being "called out" or summoned is central to the identity of the church +• The word "church" originates from the Greek word "ekklesia", meaning "called out" +• Being called out or summoned means being sent, and is a fundamental aspect of Christianity +• The church's mission and purpose are rooted in witness to God and what Jesus has done +• Every individual within the church is considered sent, and this is foundational to the church's identity +• The concept of being sent with a message or identity +• Experiments and micro-experiments to understand living into this shared life together +• Collective, contrastive, and called out nature of shared life +• Conducting oneself in a manner worthy of the gospel +• Being part of something compelling when individuals conduct themselves worthily +• The importance of being unafraid to follow one's calling +• Citing Bible verses (Matthew 5:16 and 1 Peter) to illustrate the value of living good lives and glorifying God +• The impact of doing good deeds on others and the world around us +• The church's long history of testifying to these principles across generations and millennia +• Warning about returning themes and challenges, and the need for careful listening +• Discussion of the Roman pantheon and its influence on the empire +• Comparison between pagan virtues and Christian practices +• The concept of benevolence, care for graves, and pretended holiness as virtues attributed to Christians by a pagan high priest +• The Roman label of Christianity as "atheism" due to worshiping one God +• A call to practice virtues such as benevolence, care for the dead, and pretended holiness in order to draw people into who Jesus is +• Reflection on the importance of embodying Christian virtues in daily life +• Living lives that demand a gospel explanation +• Goal for the next year is to live in such a way that it demands a gospel explanation no matter where they are +• Encouraging people to follow and lead in this direction, standing out to call others towards where God has called them +• Introducing an initiative to remind of shared life and witness through liturgical arts +• Meeting someone at a place you frequent +• Mission field is wherever you spend your time +• Gathering, growing, and going in that place +• Pictures of mission fields to be submitted +• Displaying pictures with the mission statement "gather, grow, go" on them +• Witnessing in shared life where you are +• Discussing upcoming installation and reminders about picture submissions +• Symbolism of the shared life table in community gatherings +• Inspiring others to reveal Christ through daily actions +• Prayer for building up the community, drawing closer to God, and being a witness to the world +• Requesting use as instruments to show God's presence to others +• Prayers to Jesus for guidance and power +• Requests for God's kingdom to be built on earth +• Praise and thanksgiving for creation and redemption through Christ +• Invitation to participate in a liturgy or ritual at the table of the Lord +• Communion or Eucharist celebration with remembrance of Christ's sacrifice +• Invitation to come to the table for Communion, regardless of faith or previous attendance +• Instructions on how to participate in Communion: passing elements and saying specific phrases +• Option for those unable to come forward to receive Communion from elders +• Availability of prayer services before or after Communion +• Worship team and elders participating in Communion service +• Musical elements throughout the service +• The promise of forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ +• The sacrifice of Jesus Christ and its significance +• Sharing in the bread of life and dreaming of Jesus' sacrifice +• The body of Christ as a symbol of unity and peace +• The blood of God that cleanses every saint +• Receiving the life of God through faith +• Responding with thankfulness and faith to the promise of forgiveness +• Following in the steps of Christ as His body on earth +• Proclaiming Christ will come again and join in the feast of bread +• Jesus' name and attributes (Messiah, Lord of all, Blessed Redeemer) +• Love and mercy for sinners +• The power of God's name and blessing +• Being sent by God through the gospel and in the power of the Holy Spirit +• Protection, support, and guidance from God +• Encouragement to go in peace and serve the Lord +• Invitation to join hands in prayer and declaration of faith \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - September 17, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - September 17, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..781f71a4fa8be28c892af28e319a956083a57d49 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - September 17, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,2528 @@ +[0.00 --> 7.00] Great I am +[7.00 --> 14.00] Great I am +[14.00 --> 20.00] Great I am +[30.00 --> 36.00] It was a good moderation +[36.00 --> 43.00] Notice how the哪 borrow? +[43.00 --> 47.00] It is a good clarity +[47.00 --> 53.00] What time do you mean theners for coming from last day? +[53.00 --> 56.00] I have taken care of +[56.00 --> 65.10] The one who pledged to save me and walk with him for all eternity. +[68.90 --> 75.50] There will be a day when all will bow before him. +[75.50 --> 82.20] There will be a day when death will be no more. +[82.20 --> 90.20] Standing face to face with he who died and rose again. +[90.20 --> 95.20] Holy, holy is the Lord. +[99.20 --> 105.20] And every prayer we prayed in desperation. +[105.20 --> 111.20] The songs of faith we sang through doubt and fear. +[112.20 --> 118.20] In the end, we'll see that it was worth it. +[118.20 --> 125.20] When he returns to wipe away our tears. +[125.20 --> 135.20] There will be a day when all will bow before him. +[135.20 --> 141.20] There will be a day when death will be no more. +[141.20 --> 149.20] Standing face to face with he who died and rose again. +[149.20 --> 155.20] Holy, holy is the Lord. +[155.20 --> 165.20] And on that day, join the resurrection. +[165.20 --> 171.20] And stand beside the heroes of the faith. +[171.20 --> 179.20] With one voice, a thousand generations. +[179.20 --> 185.20] Seeing the holy is the Lamb who was slain. +[185.20 --> 191.72] Forever ye shall reign +[191.72 --> 196.76] So let it be today +[196.76 --> 200.02] We shall be in the city +[200.02 --> 202.46] With angels' kingdom +[202.46 --> 206.38] Good morning. +[207.38 --> 209.64] You guys are very chatty this morning. +[209.76 --> 210.86] I love this energy. +[212.16 --> 214.14] Welcome to worship. +[214.14 --> 218.38] A special welcome if you are here visiting with us this morning. +[218.54 --> 220.54] We are very excited that you are here. +[220.66 --> 223.76] Excited to gather together to worship our God. +[223.90 --> 224.66] My name is Chris. +[224.96 --> 226.62] I'm one of the pastors here. +[227.08 --> 231.26] And it's my privilege to lead in our shared worship this morning. +[231.70 --> 235.20] You look up front and you can tell we are celebrating Lord's Supper today. +[235.34 --> 237.74] We're excited to gather around that table. +[237.74 --> 247.08] And we are beginning our two-part, two-Sunday kickoff to the ministry and mission year. +[247.36 --> 252.88] And so our service today and next week will be focused on all of that stuff together. +[253.50 --> 258.22] Before we begin our worship, we have a couple announcements that we would like to make. +[258.22 --> 267.34] First, just a reminder, as we're getting back into the rhythms of regular meetings and connecting and life in the ministry year, +[267.34 --> 274.54] this Thursday, the ministry and mission table has its first meeting. +[274.54 --> 279.22] And so if you are a leader or a committee chair or a coordinator of a ministry here, +[279.70 --> 287.94] you got an email from me last week sometime talking about this and setting it and saving the date for you. +[288.02 --> 290.28] That's this Thursday evening. +[290.94 --> 295.48] If you are a leader or coordinator or a chair of some committee and didn't hear from me, +[295.82 --> 299.08] grab me after the service and I will share that information with you. +[299.08 --> 302.34] Also on Thursday, the deacons have a meeting. +[302.88 --> 305.10] And so if you're a deacon, be prepared for that. +[306.36 --> 312.42] Next Sunday, after our worship, we are also going to have our ministry and mission fair. +[312.84 --> 321.30] And so that's the time where the different ministries and places to serve or volunteer and connect will be in the back in the foyer. +[321.62 --> 325.52] They'll have a table there set up and you can sign up or register. +[325.52 --> 330.20] So you can sign up to volunteer or register or register your kids to participate. +[330.82 --> 336.04] And so they're going to be on display for you to see how you might plug in to our church community. +[337.22 --> 342.06] And then as well, next Sunday evening, we are very excited to share. +[342.64 --> 346.80] We are hosting here what we're calling Sing a New Song. +[347.46 --> 350.88] It's a new song worship concert. +[350.88 --> 358.84] And so we're going to gather together Sunday evening at 6 p.m. with as many people as come and as many as you invite. +[359.00 --> 365.30] This is an awesome opportunity for you to invite people that you have maybe been talking to about faith, church, Jesus, +[365.50 --> 368.38] and say, come on in and see part of what we do. +[368.44 --> 376.02] And we're going to sing or be led in singing a bunch of newer style songs and worship. +[376.02 --> 379.44] And so some of them probably won't be familiar to many of you. +[379.78 --> 384.32] This is a chance to, as we're commanded in the Psalms, sing a new song unto the Lord. +[384.92 --> 391.74] And so we really want to encourage you to come out Sunday evening next week at 6 p.m. to participate in that. +[393.20 --> 397.88] Also, moving through this list, grade eights and parents of grade eights, +[397.88 --> 402.34] you have a meeting with Pastor Kevin after worship today in the Multipurpose Room, +[402.52 --> 407.74] which is down the, what's that, east, west hallway, down the west hallway over there. +[408.08 --> 409.26] And you can meet him. +[410.60 --> 415.64] And then for the group who has been providing some care and connection for Ellen White, +[415.78 --> 420.62] we are going to have a meeting in my study after worship this morning too. +[420.86 --> 423.32] About 15 minutes for 15 minutes. +[423.32 --> 426.12] 15 minutes after worship for about 15 minutes. +[426.46 --> 428.08] Just meet in my study around the corner. +[429.08 --> 433.98] And then lastly, the GEMS girls group is looking for counselors. +[434.76 --> 439.20] And so if you would like to serve in the girls group and be a GEMS counselor, +[439.74 --> 441.66] you can grab Courtney after the service. +[441.76 --> 442.44] She's in the back. +[442.78 --> 443.88] Everyone can see Courtney. +[444.04 --> 445.00] She's standing there waving. +[445.60 --> 449.22] You can grab her, talk to her, and get connected in that regard. +[450.80 --> 451.88] I think that's it. +[451.88 --> 452.92] That was a lot of announcements. +[453.32 --> 455.96] If you missed them, you can check the live stream after service. +[457.24 --> 461.74] Can we stand together as we are welcomed and ushered into God's presence? +[464.42 --> 469.40] Our God welcomes us and he greets us in worship this morning. +[469.56 --> 471.48] Receive the greeting of our God. +[472.52 --> 476.04] Grace, mercy, and peace to you. +[476.04 --> 477.42] From God our Father. +[477.42 --> 480.30] From the Lord Jesus Christ, Son and our Savior. +[480.72 --> 483.42] Through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[483.96 --> 484.54] Everyone said? +[485.32 --> 485.84] Amen. +[486.44 --> 490.60] As God has greeted you, I invite you to greet those you're worshiping around. +[490.60 --> 510.32] Thank you. +[510.32 --> 512.76] Our work is working. +[512.76 --> 513.90] Take care. +[513.90 --> 523.10] Our worship this morning is in the name of the Father, +[523.50 --> 528.52] the one eternal God in whom we live and move and have our being, +[529.64 --> 533.64] and of the Son, our crucified and risen Lord, Jesus Christ, +[534.36 --> 537.86] through whom the love of God is made manifest among us, +[538.36 --> 542.70] and of the Holy Spirit, the counselor by whom we become, +[542.70 --> 546.40] the people of God and the Church of Jesus Christ. +[546.86 --> 548.20] Worship with us this morning. +[572.70 --> 581.88] Come all and tune your hearts to sing to the morning's hour of praise. +[582.22 --> 590.36] From the shifting shadows of the earth we will lift our eyes to Him, +[590.36 --> 599.06] where steady arms of mercy reach to gather children in. +[600.06 --> 607.36] Rejoice! Rejoice! Let every tongue rejoice! +[608.36 --> 615.36] One heart! One voice! O Church of Christ, rejoice! +[615.36 --> 617.36] One voice! +[617.36 --> 619.36] One voice! +[619.36 --> 621.36] One voice! +[621.36 --> 631.06] Come those whose joy is born in time, and those weeping through the night. +[631.06 --> 639.44] Come those who tell of battle's walk, and those struggling in the fight. +[639.44 --> 647.44] For His perfect love will never sing, and those words He never cease. +[647.44 --> 655.44] But follow us through all our years with a certain hope of peace. +[655.44 --> 657.44] Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! +[657.44 --> 663.44] Rejoice! Rejoice! Let every tongue rejoice! +[663.44 --> 672.44] But heart! One voice! O Church of Christ, rejoice! +[672.44 --> 680.44] Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! +[680.44 --> 688.44] Come young and old from every land, men and women of the arch. +[688.44 --> 696.44] Come those with full or empty hands turn the riches of His grace. +[696.44 --> 701.02] Over all the world, his people sing, +[701.20 --> 704.86] Shore to shore, we hear them call. +[705.30 --> 709.50] The truth that cries through every age, +[709.70 --> 713.30] Our God is all in all. +[714.76 --> 721.90] Rejoice, rejoice, let every son rejoice. +[721.90 --> 729.54] One love, one voice, O Church of Christ, rejoice. +[731.54 --> 738.74] Rejoice, rejoice, let every son rejoice. +[739.06 --> 746.66] One love, one voice, O Church of Christ, rejoice. +[751.90 --> 754.90] We stand and lift up our hands, +[754.90 --> 757.54] For the joy of the Lord, +[757.54 --> 765.96] We stand and lift up our hands, +[765.96 --> 784.60] For the joy of the Lord is our strength. +[784.60 --> 790.70] We bow down and worship him now, +[790.96 --> 794.86] How great, how awesome is he, +[795.24 --> 797.60] Together we sing, +[800.36 --> 803.60] Everyone will sing. +[805.36 --> 809.72] Holy is the Lord, God Almighty, +[809.72 --> 814.78] The earth is filled with his glory, +[814.78 --> 819.52] Holy is the Lord, God Almighty, +[819.52 --> 824.42] The earth is filled with his glory, +[825.48 --> 829.36] The earth is filled with his glory, +[829.36 --> 834.36] We stand and lift up our hands, +[834.36 --> 840.00] For the joy of the Lord is our strength. +[840.00 --> 840.50] For the joy of the Lord is our strength. +[840.50 --> 845.34] We bow down and worship him now, +[845.34 --> 849.52] How great, how awesome is he, +[849.52 --> 852.50] Together we sing, +[854.62 --> 857.68] Everyone will sing. +[857.68 --> 863.92] Holy is the Lord, God Almighty, +[863.92 --> 868.98] The earth is filled with his glory, +[868.98 --> 873.66] Holy is the Lord, God Almighty, +[874.82 --> 878.72] The earth is filled with his glory, +[879.72 --> 883.66] The earth is filled with his glory, +[883.66 --> 889.50] It's rising up all around, +[889.62 --> 894.40] It's the anthem of the Lord's renown, +[894.40 --> 899.20] It's rising up all around, +[899.30 --> 905.40] It's the anthem of the Lord's renown, +[905.40 --> 908.46] Together we sing, +[908.46 --> 912.76] Everyone will sing, +[912.76 --> 914.68] Everyone will sing, +[914.68 --> 915.26] Everyone will sing, +[915.26 --> 916.66] Everyone will sing, +[916.66 --> 919.82] Holy is the Lord, God Almighty, +[919.82 --> 924.60] The earth is filled with his glory, +[924.60 --> 929.32] Holy is the Lord, God Almighty, +[929.32 --> 934.04] The earth is filled with his glory, +[934.04 --> 939.00] The earth is filled with his glory, +[939.00 --> 950.32] In Ephesians 4, Paul says, +[950.78 --> 953.66] As a prisoner for the Lord then, +[954.32 --> 957.56] I urge you to live a worthy, +[958.06 --> 960.24] I urge you to live a life +[960.24 --> 963.18] worthy of the calling you have received. +[964.04 --> 967.06] Be completely humble and gentle, +[967.90 --> 968.78] Be patient, +[969.50 --> 971.26] Bearing with one another in love, +[972.14 --> 975.48] Make every effort to keep the unity of the spirit, +[975.98 --> 977.74] Through the bond of peace, +[978.40 --> 979.88] There is one body, +[980.60 --> 981.58] One spirit, +[982.44 --> 984.92] Just as you were called to one hope, +[985.32 --> 986.12] When you were called, +[987.00 --> 987.76] One Lord, +[988.64 --> 989.58] One faith, +[990.28 --> 991.14] One baptism, +[991.94 --> 993.84] One God and Father of all, +[994.04 --> 995.64] Who is over all, +[995.64 --> 996.64] And through all, +[996.64 --> 997.82] And in all, +[997.82 --> 1001.24] So Christ himself gave the apostles, +[1002.20 --> 1002.88] The prophets, +[1003.70 --> 1004.78] The evangelists, +[1005.32 --> 1006.70] The pastors and teachers, +[1007.48 --> 1010.64] To equip his people for works of service, +[1011.28 --> 1014.56] So that the body of Christ may be built up +[1014.56 --> 1017.06] Until all reach unity in faith, +[1017.48 --> 1019.68] And in the knowledge of the Son of God, +[1019.68 --> 1022.22] And become mature, +[1022.22 --> 1022.28] And become mature, +[1022.28 --> 1022.68] And become mature, +[1022.68 --> 1023.28] And become mature, +[1023.28 --> 1024.82] Attaining to the whole measure, +[1025.42 --> 1026.76] Of the fullness of Christ. +[1027.84 --> 1029.76] There will no longer be infants, +[1030.12 --> 1032.40] Tossed back and forth by the waves, +[1032.96 --> 1034.36] And blown here and there, +[1034.50 --> 1035.84] By every wind of teaching, +[1036.40 --> 1038.34] And by cunning and craftiness, +[1038.68 --> 1040.90] Of people in their deceitful scheming. +[1040.90 --> 1042.36] Instead, +[1043.00 --> 1045.18] Speaking the truth in love, +[1045.70 --> 1047.18] We will grow to become, +[1047.40 --> 1048.56] In every respect, +[1049.24 --> 1050.76] The mature body of him, +[1051.12 --> 1052.22] Who is the head, +[1052.80 --> 1053.68] That is Christ. +[1054.56 --> 1055.76] For him, +[1056.14 --> 1057.54] The whole body joined, +[1057.98 --> 1058.94] And held together, +[1059.40 --> 1061.10] By every supporting ligament, +[1061.90 --> 1064.60] Grows and builds itself up in love, +[1065.30 --> 1067.64] As each part does its work. +[1067.64 --> 1071.08] Let's pray. +[1072.74 --> 1073.32] Father, +[1073.48 --> 1075.38] You have shown us the way to live, +[1075.54 --> 1077.28] According to your will and calling. +[1078.02 --> 1079.30] There is one hope, +[1079.92 --> 1080.54] One Lord, +[1080.86 --> 1081.74] One faith, +[1082.26 --> 1082.88] One God. +[1083.84 --> 1085.72] But we have gone our own way. +[1086.34 --> 1088.00] We have put ourselves first. +[1088.90 --> 1091.72] We have allowed ourselves to be tossed back and forth. +[1093.68 --> 1094.84] Forgive us, Lord, +[1095.28 --> 1096.54] And draw us to you. +[1096.54 --> 1098.38] Draw us together, +[1098.90 --> 1102.04] That we may build each other up in love, +[1102.50 --> 1104.50] And work together for your glory. +[1105.26 --> 1107.06] In Jesus' name we pray. +[1107.62 --> 1107.90] Amen. +[1109.02 --> 1111.12] I invite you to stand and sing with us. +[1111.12 --> 1122.80] O Lord, +[1122.80 --> 1136.80] O Lord, +[1136.80 --> 1137.80] O Lord, +[1137.80 --> 1138.80] O Lord, +[1138.80 --> 1140.76] O Lord, +[1140.76 --> 1142.76] O Lord, +[1142.76 --> 1144.76] Forgive us, +[1144.76 --> 1150.28] We have lost beyond you. +[1150.28 --> 1152.84] Have mercy, +[1152.84 --> 1154.84] Have mercy, +[1154.84 --> 1155.84] Have mercy, +[1155.84 --> 1160.60] O Lord, +[1160.60 --> 1177.88] Lord, +[1177.88 --> 1179.24] with thirsty +[1179.24 --> 1181.84] O +[1181.84 --> 1183.36] Lord +[1183.36 --> 1184.68] restore +[1184.68 --> 1187.98] the church +[1187.98 --> 1189.18] that bears +[1189.18 --> 1192.02] your name +[1192.02 --> 1193.08] O +[1193.08 --> 1194.82] spirit +[1194.82 --> 1197.02] send +[1197.02 --> 1199.40] a revival +[1199.40 --> 1201.08] to this +[1201.08 --> 1202.82] nation +[1202.82 --> 1204.46] bring +[1204.46 --> 1206.50] our hearts +[1206.50 --> 1207.86] again +[1207.88 --> 1210.32] breathe +[1210.32 --> 1212.32] on us +[1212.32 --> 1213.76] again +[1213.76 --> 1219.10] O +[1219.10 --> 1220.32] Lord +[1220.32 --> 1222.04] hear +[1222.04 --> 1224.76] O +[1224.76 --> 1226.60] Lord +[1226.60 --> 1228.32] forgive us +[1228.90 --> 1230.32] we have lost +[1231.12 --> 1232.18] the awe +[1232.18 --> 1234.26] of you +[1234.26 --> 1236.32] have mercy +[1236.32 --> 1238.76] have mercy +[1238.76 --> 1239.76] have mercy +[1239.76 --> 1240.76] have mercy +[1240.76 --> 1241.76] have mercy +[1241.76 --> 1242.76] have mercy +[1242.76 --> 1243.76] have mercy +[1243.76 --> 1244.76] have mercy +[1244.76 --> 1245.76] have mercy +[1245.76 --> 1246.76] O Lord +[1246.76 --> 1247.76] cleanse +[1247.76 --> 1248.76] our hearts +[1248.76 --> 1249.76] with joy +[1249.76 --> 1250.76] divided +[1250.76 --> 1254.10] serve the faith +[1254.10 --> 1255.14] that we +[1255.14 --> 1255.76] consume +[1255.76 --> 1257.76] with mercy +[1257.76 --> 1259.20] we're thirsty +[1259.20 --> 1261.20] we're thirsty +[1261.20 --> 1262.20] we're thirsty +[1262.20 --> 1264.20] we're thirsty +[1264.20 --> 1265.20] O +[1265.20 --> 1266.20] Lord +[1266.20 --> 1267.20] restore +[1267.20 --> 1270.20] the church +[1270.20 --> 1271.20] that bears +[1271.20 --> 1273.20] your name +[1273.20 --> 1276.20] O +[1276.20 --> 1290.64] ambassadors +[1290.64 --> 1292.58] for war +[1292.58 --> 1293.36] let you +[1295.36 --> 1296.68] see +[1296.68 --> 1298.64] and +[1298.64 --> 1299.64] what +[1299.64 --> 1301.66] more +[1301.66 --> 1308.46] The church that heads your name +[1308.46 --> 1313.46] Oh, spirit, and strength +[1313.46 --> 1318.98] The revival to this nation +[1318.98 --> 1324.14] Breathe on us again +[1324.14 --> 1329.42] Breathe on us again +[1331.66 --> 1361.64] Breathe on us again +[1361.66 --> 1370.78] Don't drop a single anchor +[1370.78 --> 1373.28] We're almost home +[1373.28 --> 1376.04] Through every toilet teacher +[1376.04 --> 1378.54] We're almost home +[1378.54 --> 1381.10] How many children sing +[1381.10 --> 1383.74] Something for us not +[1383.74 --> 1385.52] No stopping now +[1385.52 --> 1387.66] We're almost home +[1387.66 --> 1394.28] The promised land is strong +[1394.28 --> 1396.78] We're almost home +[1396.78 --> 1399.28] And not a tear shall fall +[1399.28 --> 1402.04] And we're almost home +[1402.04 --> 1404.70] We're bringing out our souls +[1404.70 --> 1406.78] That our kingdom's grown +[1406.78 --> 1408.78] No turning back +[1408.78 --> 1411.40] We're almost home +[1411.40 --> 1413.40] We're almost home +[1413.40 --> 1417.40] We're almost home +[1417.40 --> 1420.74] No person for the blessed show +[1420.74 --> 1422.24] We're raising love +[1422.24 --> 1425.78] We're almost home +[1425.78 --> 1427.40] We're almost home +[1427.40 --> 1428.40] We're almost home +[1428.40 --> 1429.40] We're almost home +[1429.40 --> 1431.02] This journey ours together +[1431.02 --> 1434.02] We're almost home +[1434.02 --> 1436.02] A doom and great forever +[1436.02 --> 1439.02] We're almost home +[1439.02 --> 1441.64] But some of you will sing +[1441.64 --> 1442.02] But some of you will sing +[1442.02 --> 1444.72] At the happy throne +[1444.72 --> 1446.48] And make a part +[1446.48 --> 1448.64] We're almost home +[1448.64 --> 1452.26] This life is just a paper +[1452.26 --> 1454.26] We're almost home +[1454.26 --> 1455.88] We're almost home +[1455.88 --> 1457.88] That sun is setting under +[1457.88 --> 1460.88] We're almost home +[1460.88 --> 1463.38] Take courage for this darkness +[1463.38 --> 1465.88] She'll pray to dawn +[1465.88 --> 1467.88] No wind your eyes +[1467.88 --> 1469.88] We're almost home +[1469.88 --> 1471.88] We're almost home +[1471.88 --> 1475.88] We're almost home +[1475.88 --> 1477.88] No price on door +[1477.88 --> 1480.88] The message over our ways alone +[1480.88 --> 1483.88] We're almost home +[1483.88 --> 1486.50] We're almost home +[1486.50 --> 1490.50] We're almost home +[1490.50 --> 1491.50] No price on door +[1491.50 --> 1494.50] The message over our ways alone +[1494.50 --> 1498.50] We're almost home +[1502.50 --> 1504.50] I invite you to be seated +[1513.88 --> 1522.24] Good morning +[1522.24 --> 1523.00] My name is Yap +[1523.00 --> 1524.22] I'm a deacon here +[1524.22 --> 1526.88] Today's special offering +[1526.88 --> 1527.64] Will be for +[1527.64 --> 1529.84] Resonate Global Mission +[1529.84 --> 1531.74] Resonate Global Missions +[1531.74 --> 1532.78] Is an organization +[1532.78 --> 1534.06] That works alongside +[1534.06 --> 1536.32] Christian Reformed churches +[1536.32 --> 1538.56] As they join God's mission +[1538.56 --> 1539.64] In their own neighborhoods +[1539.64 --> 1540.64] And around the world +[1540.64 --> 1542.98] In preparing missionaries +[1542.98 --> 1543.64] And volunteers +[1543.64 --> 1545.32] Supporting church planters +[1545.32 --> 1547.32] And campus ministers +[1547.32 --> 1549.92] Connecting with ministries overseas +[1549.92 --> 1551.40] Engaging church members +[1551.40 --> 1554.34] And younger generations +[1554.34 --> 1555.18] In mission work +[1555.18 --> 1557.64] And following the spirit +[1557.64 --> 1558.58] By discerning +[1558.58 --> 1560.98] New ways to proclaim the gospel +[1560.98 --> 1565.82] From John 20 verse 21 +[1565.82 --> 1567.74] Again Jesus said +[1567.74 --> 1568.88] Peace be with you +[1568.88 --> 1571.02] As the Father sent me +[1571.02 --> 1571.98] I am sending you +[1571.98 --> 1574.52] Again Jesus said +[1574.52 --> 1584.22] I am sending you +[1584.22 --> 1585.22] Amen. +[1614.22 --> 1616.22] Amen. +[1644.22 --> 1646.22] Amen. +[1674.22 --> 1676.22] Amen. +[1704.22 --> 1732.02] Good morning. +[1732.02 --> 1736.90] My name is Mike and I'm an elder here and I have a special announcement that involves +[1736.90 --> 1737.76] the Lowberg family. +[1737.90 --> 1740.62] But we're going to show a photo first, I think. +[1741.20 --> 1745.82] I wonder if any of the kids and youth can guess who some of, well, the one guy on the +[1745.82 --> 1748.12] right who that young dapper fellow is. +[1750.08 --> 1750.86] Any guesses? +[1751.40 --> 1752.94] No one knows. +[1753.94 --> 1757.04] Aging, aging differently at different, yeah. +[1757.34 --> 1758.62] Well, there's Pastor Kev. +[1758.62 --> 1762.10] So there's a few other photos we can look at here. +[1762.18 --> 1767.56] I went digging through my coffers of photos to find a few shots. +[1767.72 --> 1772.46] Here's Kevin and Nikki at like an initial youth leaders, I think, team building event. +[1773.28 --> 1776.98] And I think this actually, it's, yeah, it's impossible to see. +[1776.98 --> 1787.36] But way over here in the back corner is Kev at, this was a summer youth event before you +[1787.36 --> 1793.24] were hired where you came out and sort of, yeah, like what's the word when you trial out? +[1793.36 --> 1794.78] You meet us, we meet you. +[1795.34 --> 1796.64] Yeah, we judged him. +[1797.42 --> 1797.56] Yeah. +[1797.56 --> 1799.08] Yeah. +[1799.26 --> 1800.00] So, yeah. +[1800.18 --> 1800.66] So, yeah. +[1800.80 --> 1802.78] You know, a little ringer on the rose, whatever we were doing. +[1803.10 --> 1803.88] So, same event. +[1803.98 --> 1807.80] And he's also hidden in the dark, I believe, on the far right. +[1809.06 --> 1809.42] Yeah. +[1809.48 --> 1810.68] He's a little bit closer up there. +[1811.00 --> 1821.02] So, this was also the photo that we were introduced to when Kev initially applied and then also was +[1821.02 --> 1823.56] sent out to the church when we announced that Kev was hired. +[1823.56 --> 1825.82] And this is the milestone we're celebrating this week. +[1825.90 --> 1829.68] So, last week, Kev hit 15 years at Langley-Emmanuel. +[1834.92 --> 1835.36] Yeah. +[1835.58 --> 1841.24] So, Kev and Nikki and the girls, if you want to come up just briefly, we won't spend all +[1841.24 --> 1842.20] morning on this, of course. +[1842.32 --> 1844.98] But 15 years is a fantastic milestone. +[1845.94 --> 1849.82] That photo, Kevin and Nikki weren't even married yet at the time, I think. +[1849.88 --> 1850.96] You were still dating. +[1851.78 --> 1851.94] Yeah. +[1851.94 --> 1854.90] And, like, youth and, like, kids. +[1854.98 --> 1858.02] Like, just to put it in perspective, like, 15 years was, like, kind of a long time. +[1858.40 --> 1861.68] So, like, 2008, right, there was no Instagram. +[1862.48 --> 1866.00] Netflix and, like, flat screens weren't really a thing. +[1866.40 --> 1868.06] What else did I dig out of the old? +[1869.34 --> 1872.06] Obama was elected that year. +[1872.46 --> 1874.26] I'm sure the kids cared about that. +[1875.68 --> 1876.08] Yeah. +[1876.08 --> 1878.54] And, like, the iPhone didn't even, wasn't a thing either. +[1878.54 --> 1881.38] I got my first cell phone when I started. +[1882.74 --> 1885.14] First cell phone was here at Langley-Emmanuel. +[1885.30 --> 1886.52] There's a milestone, eh? +[1886.72 --> 1887.64] So, yeah. +[1887.70 --> 1893.80] And you guys as a family have grown and been a huge part of our family here at Langley-Emmanuel. +[1893.80 --> 1898.28] So, we just want to take a moment to acknowledge that and thank you guys and appreciate you. +[1898.84 --> 1902.80] And for all of us, just to think of all the amazing things you guys have been a part of. +[1903.26 --> 1907.58] Pastor Bill, Pastor Dan, now Pastor Chris, working with those guys. +[1907.58 --> 1919.20] And probably hundreds of youth over these 15 years that Kev has been a part of their walk with the Lord and God has worked through them. +[1919.40 --> 1924.56] So, there's probably just way too many words we could say and way too many people we could yank up. +[1924.78 --> 1926.64] We don't have time for an open mic. +[1927.04 --> 1930.80] But I would like to encourage the church, if you have a word of encouragement or a word of appreciation +[1930.80 --> 1937.34] or just a quirky story or a photo you've dug out of your own coffers that you want to share with Kev this week or the coming month, +[1937.46 --> 1938.24] please do that. +[1938.56 --> 1940.00] And I think that would be a great highlight. +[1940.68 --> 1943.90] So, there was a photo I wasn't able to find, but I'd seen it somewhere. +[1943.98 --> 1947.70] So, I dug and dug and dug, but couldn't find it, of the initial commissioning. +[1948.40 --> 1956.54] And we had done this goofy sort of activity where I think a bunch of people came up and bestowed articles of clothing on Kev +[1956.54 --> 1960.50] as different sort of symbols of the ways we were commissioning. +[1960.50 --> 1966.84] We're not going to repeat that again here today, but I would like to take some time to pray for you guys. +[1967.32 --> 1970.48] And well-acknowledged, Nikki, this isn't just a job, right? +[1970.60 --> 1974.46] And Nikki came alongside Kev, and you've been a huge part of this church and this ministry too. +[1974.66 --> 1976.00] So, thank you guys. +[1976.12 --> 1977.40] Thank you so, so much. +[1977.54 --> 1981.56] And of course, we praise God for all that he has done through you both and through your family. +[1982.70 --> 1984.22] And we go for many more years. +[1984.22 --> 1984.80] Yeah. +[1985.80 --> 1986.16] Yeah. +[1986.16 --> 1986.26] Yeah. +[1986.26 --> 1986.32] Yeah. +[1986.32 --> 1986.76] Yeah. +[1986.76 --> 1987.32] Yeah. +[1990.50 --> 1992.30] So, let me pray for you guys. +[1992.74 --> 1994.84] And then also, we have a bit of a special gift. +[1996.66 --> 1997.02] Yeah. +[1999.06 --> 2000.54] We have a bit of a special gift for you guys. +[2000.60 --> 2002.12] I'll give that to you now before I pray. +[2002.22 --> 2005.72] It's a kind of a night out that you can, on behalf of the church and the council. +[2006.12 --> 2008.42] And after the service, there is a cake. +[2008.96 --> 2010.92] So, make sure you hang around for that. +[2011.22 --> 2012.24] But let me pray for you guys. +[2012.24 --> 2019.72] And if you wish to extend your hand or other gesture of joining in on this prayer, please do so. +[2020.68 --> 2024.74] Heavenly Father, we come before you this morning, and we just thank you so much for Kevin, Nikki, and the girls. +[2025.14 --> 2027.86] And for 15 years of just fantastic faithfulness. +[2028.22 --> 2036.06] We especially thank you, God, for the way you have worked through this family and how you have been present in their lives and taken them through so much. +[2036.06 --> 2042.68] So, Lord, we just pray again over them, and thank you for them, and just pray for that continued blessing. +[2043.80 --> 2047.88] For the many, many ways we know you're going to use them in big and little and obvious and unobvious ways. +[2048.22 --> 2049.58] We leave that before you this morning, Lord. +[2050.28 --> 2051.00] In your name, amen. +[2052.00 --> 2052.48] Amen. +[2061.18 --> 2061.90] Me first. +[2061.90 --> 2067.78] We're going to do the children's blessing at this time. +[2067.92 --> 2072.60] And so, what that means is kids who are going to head out to children's worship time. +[2072.70 --> 2077.34] And so, we're looking at like three-year-olds to kindergarten-ish kind of age. +[2077.42 --> 2078.68] So, come on up to the front. +[2079.26 --> 2080.58] We're going to do a blessing together. +[2080.70 --> 2081.20] Come on up. +[2085.66 --> 2086.28] All right. +[2086.64 --> 2087.82] You don't even have to sit down. +[2087.82 --> 2090.40] We're going to stand and be quick together. +[2091.90 --> 2093.16] Why don't you face everyone? +[2093.34 --> 2095.28] And then you guys can all stand as well. +[2096.10 --> 2098.02] And so, we're going to hold our hands up. +[2098.34 --> 2101.44] And the kids are going to say, the Lord be with you. +[2101.50 --> 2105.12] And then we will respond by saying, and also with you. +[2105.24 --> 2105.44] All right. +[2105.50 --> 2106.40] So, loud voices ready. +[2107.06 --> 2109.26] The Lord be with you. +[2109.72 --> 2111.34] And also with you. +[2111.62 --> 2112.00] Awesome. +[2112.18 --> 2112.76] Thanks, guys. +[2112.76 --> 2114.76] Now you can... +[2114.76 --> 2134.04] My name is Paul, and I'm an elder here at Emmanuel Church. +[2134.04 --> 2143.08] Normally, Eric would give the notes from the council meeting. +[2143.18 --> 2147.02] We had our first full council meeting this week. +[2147.50 --> 2148.76] First one for the season. +[2149.78 --> 2153.66] Eric is away, so he asked me to convey those to you. +[2153.66 --> 2163.10] Pastor Chris first led us in a time of strategic thinking for Emmanuel. +[2164.38 --> 2172.48] And we spent a bit of time thinking about ways to make some ideas happen for the future of our church. +[2172.56 --> 2173.28] A bit of visioning. +[2173.28 --> 2183.36] As well, classes is coming up October 17 and 18 at Willoughby Church. +[2183.46 --> 2184.14] They're hosting it. +[2184.96 --> 2187.88] So, we talked about who was going to go there for that. +[2188.38 --> 2195.26] If you have anything that you want to bring forward that you let either myself or Eric or Pastor Chris know that. +[2195.26 --> 2205.34] We also passed a final addition, if you will, made a few changes have been made. +[2205.58 --> 2214.96] But the abuse awareness and prevention and response policy was approved for its implementation and use. +[2215.96 --> 2220.56] And we thank the committee that did a lot of work for that. +[2220.56 --> 2227.24] Also, Kevin gave us a debrief on Reactivate last week. +[2227.58 --> 2229.76] We heard all kinds of stories about how that went. +[2230.88 --> 2232.64] And it was very positive. +[2233.34 --> 2239.40] And we passed, as a council, approval to do that again here next year. +[2243.36 --> 2247.46] Yesterday, at New Life Church in Abbotsford, +[2247.46 --> 2252.42] most of council was there, I believe. +[2252.42 --> 2263.30] We participated in a multi-church leadership training event that went really well. +[2265.24 --> 2275.96] And I was struck when the Ephesians 4 was read this morning in the call in the confession and assurances in the service. +[2275.96 --> 2278.46] And I go, that was the theme of yesterday. +[2279.52 --> 2280.58] Funny how that works. +[2286.14 --> 2290.06] Let us come together for our church family prayer. +[2290.06 --> 2307.86] Lord, our Lord, through your glorious name and all your wondrous works are proclaimed. +[2309.30 --> 2314.42] In the heavens with radiant signs evermore your glory shines. +[2315.46 --> 2318.02] How great is your name. +[2318.02 --> 2324.20] Lord, our Lord, in all the earth, how great your name. +[2326.00 --> 2331.00] Yours is the name of matchless worth, excellent in all the earth. +[2331.88 --> 2334.36] How great is your name. +[2334.36 --> 2341.24] We gather in your name this morning to bring you our prayers and petitions. +[2342.24 --> 2346.04] To sing your praises, to hear and study your word. +[2347.04 --> 2351.54] As we have confessed our sin and accepted by faith your promised forgiveness. +[2351.54 --> 2354.98] Thank you, Father, for this day. +[2356.50 --> 2361.38] For bringing your people into a preview of the established kingdom. +[2362.52 --> 2366.94] For giving us this foretaste of glory divine. +[2366.94 --> 2373.08] We know we cannot truly comprehend the nature of your established kingdom. +[2374.08 --> 2381.22] But on this day, here and now, we know that it is wonderful and glorious beyond belief. +[2381.22 --> 2388.10] As we wait, we are mindful of our task here on earth. +[2388.10 --> 2391.80] You did not create us to be idle. +[2391.80 --> 2396.58] You gave us dominion and responsibility over creation. +[2396.58 --> 2403.08] And ask that you will equip us for this task of developing and caring for this world. +[2405.08 --> 2407.52] Work in our hearts as we do our daily work. +[2407.52 --> 2409.68] And help us to do that work. +[2409.78 --> 2413.86] Keeping in mind that all we do is for you, Lord. +[2415.92 --> 2420.26] Raise up the church to do deeds of faith and generosity. +[2423.06 --> 2428.50] We pray for our nation and its leaders that they would follow after justice and righteousness. +[2430.62 --> 2432.28] We pray for your church. +[2433.12 --> 2436.06] Grant your leaders your wisdom and discernment. +[2436.06 --> 2437.60] Strength for the day. +[2437.60 --> 2439.78] And faith in troubled times. +[2441.16 --> 2444.54] We pray for the ongoing ministries here at Emmanuel. +[2445.24 --> 2450.78] So that as we gather, we may continue to grow in faith and love. +[2451.76 --> 2455.84] We pray that we would all grow into the grace and knowledge of Jesus. +[2456.74 --> 2459.44] Doing good works to his glory. +[2461.54 --> 2464.38] Father of mercies and God of all comfort. +[2464.38 --> 2472.92] We humbly ask you to visit and relieve those who are sick and suffering from chronic conditions. +[2473.86 --> 2476.92] That are recovering from surgery or are grieving. +[2476.92 --> 2482.00] We are thankful that Ellen White is back home. +[2482.20 --> 2483.38] And we pray for Ellen. +[2483.38 --> 2487.98] She needs some extra support and love due to some confusion and transitions. +[2490.54 --> 2496.28] We pray for Wendy Vachke who lost her youngest daughter, Elise Asher. +[2496.28 --> 2499.64] Give her the comfort that she needs right now. +[2502.06 --> 2505.36] We pray for Rose Vita who is struggling with some health concerns. +[2505.66 --> 2506.62] We pray for peace. +[2506.98 --> 2509.06] That she can feel God's presence. +[2509.06 --> 2514.46] We thank you that Anne Prince is healing and getting more mobile. +[2516.58 --> 2519.14] Father, we ask that you also be with Amy Crown. +[2519.14 --> 2523.76] We know that with you all things are possible. +[2524.32 --> 2529.44] We pray for healing and comfort for Amy and her family as they all go through this difficult time. +[2529.44 --> 2535.10] And Lord, we pray for those of us that are broken and hurting. +[2535.78 --> 2537.04] For broken relationships. +[2537.88 --> 2538.98] Families that are struggling. +[2539.92 --> 2545.46] We ask that you will help them to feel your presence walking alongside them through their difficulties. +[2545.46 --> 2552.90] We ask now that you will bless the word we are about to hear. +[2553.84 --> 2559.60] And we pray that you will pour out your spirit on Pastor Chris as he preaches that word here today. +[2561.44 --> 2565.16] And Father, we pray that our eyes would be fixed on Jesus. +[2566.38 --> 2572.78] We pray that by your spirit you might bring into our hearts to believe and to trust in you. +[2572.78 --> 2576.96] For all these things we pray them not because we are worthy. +[2577.54 --> 2579.08] But in Jesus name alone. +[2580.04 --> 2580.40] Amen. +[2600.40 --> 2602.52] Each year in September. +[2602.78 --> 2608.42] We spend some time digging into who we are as a church. +[2608.90 --> 2618.82] And we're going to do that this morning through the lens and through the calling of Philippians 1, 27 to 30. +[2618.96 --> 2622.32] And so if you have a Bible handy, I encourage you to open that up. +[2623.10 --> 2625.14] It will be on the screen behind me. +[2625.64 --> 2627.42] But that will eventually disappear. +[2627.52 --> 2630.02] If you have it in your hands, you can keep it in front of you. +[2630.02 --> 2633.14] You can grab your device if you like as well. +[2633.22 --> 2637.52] If that's where you read your Bible and get that and follow along. +[2638.30 --> 2643.40] I'm going to begin by reading from Philippians 1, 27 together. +[2646.56 --> 2649.96] Paul writes to the church in Philippians. +[2649.96 --> 2655.78] And he writes this from a jail cell while in Rome. +[2655.78 --> 2664.30] Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. +[2664.30 --> 2671.64] Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, +[2671.90 --> 2676.14] I will know that you stand firm in the one spirit, +[2676.76 --> 2679.78] striving together as one for the faith of the gospel, +[2680.20 --> 2683.76] without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. +[2683.76 --> 2687.56] This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, +[2687.90 --> 2691.10] but that you will be saved, and that by God. +[2691.82 --> 2694.66] For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, +[2694.74 --> 2698.70] not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. +[2699.24 --> 2703.04] Since you are going through the same struggle you saw I had, +[2703.34 --> 2705.90] and now hear that I still have. +[2706.70 --> 2707.92] This is the word of the Lord. +[2707.92 --> 2717.92] As Paul mentioned, this past week we had our first council meeting of the season, +[2717.92 --> 2722.24] and we began that season reflecting together, +[2722.44 --> 2724.96] and maybe even anticipating together, +[2724.96 --> 2730.32] how we might see God work in our midst over the next year +[2730.32 --> 2732.98] in our life and ministry together. +[2732.98 --> 2738.96] We spent some time wondering what God might be calling us to do. +[2739.82 --> 2744.56] And one thing, one theme that came up over and over and over again +[2744.56 --> 2749.40] that is abundantly clear in my almost three years here +[2749.40 --> 2753.82] is that this church loves community. +[2754.68 --> 2759.66] That this church loves community and life together events. +[2759.66 --> 2762.56] And that we want more of that. +[2763.62 --> 2766.60] Whether it's potlucks or baseball, +[2767.14 --> 2769.84] we love shared life together. +[2771.12 --> 2774.54] And in fact, that's one of the things that I think is really compelling +[2774.54 --> 2777.46] about Emmanuel and about life here. +[2778.08 --> 2783.64] But we also are realizing that as a church grows, +[2784.72 --> 2789.22] those intentional communities and an experience of community +[2789.22 --> 2793.90] is one of the things that requires more and more intentionality +[2793.90 --> 2796.28] on our part, both as leaders, +[2796.66 --> 2799.32] but on everyone who's here. +[2802.12 --> 2804.16] Now, every year, like we've said, +[2804.16 --> 2811.40] we look back and we wonder forward around our mission statement. +[2811.40 --> 2817.58] Now, there's all sorts of ways that churches have captured their purpose +[2817.58 --> 2823.54] or summarized what they are longing to do or be in pithy little ways. +[2824.28 --> 2829.42] Ours is gather, grow, go. +[2830.44 --> 2831.88] You'll find that on our website. +[2832.00 --> 2832.98] You'll find it in our branding. +[2833.24 --> 2835.92] You'll find this around the building, in different places. +[2835.92 --> 2842.92] And we talk here about gather, grow, go as a sort of guiding principle +[2842.92 --> 2845.60] for the focus of our work together. +[2847.20 --> 2849.54] Now, when we do that, this is what we mean. +[2849.64 --> 2850.90] And I'll do this really quickly. +[2851.10 --> 2853.60] You can find this information on our website. +[2853.60 --> 2854.80] But just as a reminder, +[2855.36 --> 2858.98] because not all of you live in this space the same way that I do, +[2858.98 --> 2863.72] but we gather to worship God and glorify Him with our lives, +[2863.76 --> 2866.94] not just on Sundays, but every day throughout the week, +[2867.02 --> 2871.90] we want to be a community of disciples coming together in life and story. +[2872.42 --> 2876.50] We grow in our relationship to God through Jesus and the gospel +[2876.50 --> 2879.94] and in our relationships to each other and the community around us. +[2880.34 --> 2884.74] And we go out on mission with God to make disciples of all nations +[2884.74 --> 2889.20] and to reveal His kingdom to the world as we live out of God's love +[2889.20 --> 2891.02] and service to our neighbors. +[2892.54 --> 2898.62] For today and for next week, that's the sort of big frame in which we operate. +[2899.14 --> 2903.78] And then, in particular, what I would like us to focus on +[2903.78 --> 2907.76] is this idea of community, or I'm going to expand it +[2907.76 --> 2911.62] and use the idea of shared life together. +[2911.62 --> 2915.74] And so, the banner for today that we're going to operate under +[2915.74 --> 2918.82] is that the shared life together is collective, +[2919.32 --> 2922.58] it is contrastive, it is called out, +[2923.02 --> 2928.00] and all of those things together, Lord willing, makes it compelling. +[2929.02 --> 2932.52] Collective, contrastive, called out, and compelling. +[2933.36 --> 2938.42] Now, we can see this in the text from Philippians, I think, pretty clearly. +[2938.42 --> 2943.48] And so, in this first heading, under the banner of collective, +[2943.82 --> 2946.08] our shared life is collective. +[2946.34 --> 2949.34] Notice from our text, right? +[2949.44 --> 2952.66] Paul writes, whatever happens, conduct yourselves. +[2953.20 --> 2955.16] And so, even the plural pronoun used there, +[2955.20 --> 2958.58] he's talking to a group of people together. +[2958.98 --> 2960.74] Conduct yourselves, and then he says, +[2960.88 --> 2964.28] in one spirit, together as one. +[2964.28 --> 2968.20] As one for the faith of the gospel. +[2968.48 --> 2971.64] So, he's saying, you are together as one. +[2971.76 --> 2975.46] And then, he says, you saw that I was going through struggles, +[2975.62 --> 2977.10] and now you're going through them. +[2977.18 --> 2980.94] You see that we share in these struggles. +[2982.34 --> 2985.54] The shared life of the church is collective. +[2986.72 --> 2989.38] This is our gather. +[2989.38 --> 2994.34] Now, to be really clear, this idea that the shared life is collective +[2994.34 --> 2996.12] is all over the Bible. +[2996.78 --> 2998.74] We have a slide that I'm going to throw up there +[2998.74 --> 3000.16] that has a bunch of verses. +[3000.44 --> 3001.62] I'm not going to read them all, +[3002.28 --> 3005.74] but let me just say the first one there. +[3005.90 --> 3009.24] In Christ, we, though many, form one body, +[3010.04 --> 3013.00] and each member belongs to all the others. +[3014.24 --> 3019.00] This theme is repeated throughout the New Testament expression of the church. +[3019.38 --> 3022.76] All the believers were together and had everything in common. +[3022.92 --> 3027.58] They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. +[3028.32 --> 3030.44] The shared life of the church is collective. +[3031.98 --> 3034.98] And what we need to notice today, +[3036.04 --> 3040.30] the collective aspect of our shared life together, +[3041.36 --> 3046.06] the gathering that we do isn't just about Sundays. +[3046.06 --> 3053.80] Now, the gathering of believers for worship is vital for who we are as Christians +[3053.80 --> 3055.80] and vital for our lives as disciples. +[3056.34 --> 3061.22] Here, when we gather, God is present and in power in a special way. +[3061.44 --> 3063.56] He promises that in our worship. +[3063.56 --> 3068.08] But our gathering, our shared life together, +[3068.54 --> 3071.88] collectively continues six days a week. +[3071.98 --> 3073.66] And maybe that's sharing meals together. +[3073.80 --> 3076.00] Maybe that's doing ministry and mission together. +[3076.14 --> 3077.82] Maybe that's being in small groups together. +[3077.96 --> 3080.84] Maybe that's volunteering at different ministries or teaching, +[3081.18 --> 3083.66] different classes or mentoring, right? +[3083.90 --> 3087.32] Participating wherever you are called to plug in. +[3087.32 --> 3094.10] The shared life together is about more than an hour and a half one day a week. +[3095.12 --> 3098.34] It's, in fact, about all of life. +[3099.92 --> 3106.20] And as I said, I think this is critical for the identity of the church. +[3106.20 --> 3112.00] I've told this story before in some other contexts, +[3112.28 --> 3116.34] but I'll repeat it again because it conveys the point well. +[3117.44 --> 3121.68] Before my family moved out here almost three years ago, +[3122.46 --> 3126.12] we were talking to some of our neighbors in our old community, +[3126.24 --> 3127.22] our old neighborhood. +[3127.34 --> 3130.52] And there's two older women who were not church members, +[3130.64 --> 3133.20] who were not Christian, who lived across the road from us. +[3133.20 --> 3137.28] They became sort of honorary grandmas to our kids. +[3139.06 --> 3142.14] And they've never really been part of a church community. +[3142.60 --> 3146.24] And as we were talking with them about moving out west, +[3146.76 --> 3148.66] Sue looked at me and she said, +[3148.84 --> 3150.96] I don't know how you can move across the country +[3150.96 --> 3152.56] to a place that you've never been, +[3152.80 --> 3154.90] to a people that you have no idea about. +[3155.02 --> 3156.12] That's got to be terrifying. +[3157.58 --> 3159.26] And I was able to tell her, +[3159.78 --> 3161.58] yeah, it's a little intimidating, +[3161.58 --> 3164.94] but it's not terrifying because we know +[3164.94 --> 3167.96] that we have a ready-made community +[3167.96 --> 3170.12] where we're going to land. +[3170.80 --> 3174.74] We have a people that we're going to be immediately part of +[3174.74 --> 3178.08] who are for us and who want to support us and uphold us. +[3178.32 --> 3180.56] And that's part of what being the church means. +[3182.44 --> 3187.00] And I got to tell you that over the last two and a half years, +[3187.00 --> 3190.56] you've proven that true time and time again. +[3191.04 --> 3193.88] You have been family to us. +[3194.34 --> 3195.68] In fact, this past summer, +[3195.78 --> 3198.62] I was able to go visit with Sue and Cheryl +[3198.62 --> 3201.32] on our old street in Ontario. +[3201.64 --> 3202.66] And she asked, +[3202.74 --> 3206.04] and I was able to proudly and boldly boast in the Lord +[3206.04 --> 3208.84] about your goodness to us in this regard +[3208.84 --> 3212.46] and the strength of the church family here. +[3212.46 --> 3220.68] And in an increasingly divided and polarized world, +[3221.08 --> 3225.40] where communities are split across political spectrums, +[3225.44 --> 3229.40] where families are divided across those same political perspectives, +[3229.64 --> 3233.46] or where families are divided across different religious perspectives +[3233.46 --> 3235.12] or ideological perspectives, +[3235.12 --> 3241.08] the church becomes this really incredible and unique place +[3241.08 --> 3243.98] for the unity that we have in Christ +[3243.98 --> 3247.28] to be realized and emphasized and on display. +[3248.76 --> 3251.28] Now, very clearly, that doesn't mean we all agree, +[3252.28 --> 3256.52] but it does mean that we are committed to each other +[3256.52 --> 3257.70] in face of disagreement. +[3259.10 --> 3261.82] It doesn't even mean that we'll always like each other, +[3261.82 --> 3265.74] but it does mean that we will always love each other, +[3266.52 --> 3270.18] and that we will always make the decision to love one another, +[3270.26 --> 3272.78] that we will always, as Paul says in a different letter, +[3272.90 --> 3275.66] submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. +[3277.30 --> 3279.66] This is our shared life together, +[3279.82 --> 3282.72] and it is collective, and it defines who we are, +[3282.80 --> 3286.52] but it also sustains who we are as disciples of Jesus +[3286.52 --> 3288.98] in a world that seeks to divide. +[3288.98 --> 3301.40] But also, this shared life isn't only about us here at Emmanuel. +[3301.88 --> 3306.00] It isn't only about our connection to the global church, +[3306.10 --> 3309.22] to brothers and sisters who believe in Jesus around the world, +[3309.28 --> 3311.32] although that is another aspect of it, right? +[3311.40 --> 3314.66] That we belong to the church Catholic +[3314.66 --> 3317.56] that is Christians of all times and all places, +[3317.56 --> 3321.78] and that's part of our collective identity, +[3321.78 --> 3329.96] but your shared life is also part of your witness, +[3330.30 --> 3333.52] part of your connecting around the world. +[3335.26 --> 3338.32] Mark Glanville is a professor at Regent College, +[3338.32 --> 3341.76] and I had the privilege of interviewing him yesterday +[3341.76 --> 3343.94] at this council training event that we did. +[3343.94 --> 3347.08] He's written a book called Improvising Church +[3347.08 --> 3348.88] that was the focus of our second session, +[3349.20 --> 3350.94] and one of the things he says in that book, +[3351.02 --> 3351.96] which I just love, +[3352.12 --> 3357.12] is that our shared life is the beginning of witness. +[3358.56 --> 3360.14] And so not only does that mean +[3360.14 --> 3362.48] that the life we share here is on display +[3362.48 --> 3363.84] to the world around us, +[3364.22 --> 3366.70] but that your shared life +[3366.70 --> 3371.76] is part of your witnessing of Christ +[3371.76 --> 3373.64] to the people who don't yet know him. +[3374.98 --> 3378.06] Your life is shared with your unbelieving friends +[3378.06 --> 3379.40] and neighbors and coworkers. +[3380.42 --> 3382.56] Your life is shared with your soccer team, +[3382.86 --> 3384.10] with your cornhole league. +[3384.44 --> 3387.72] Your life is shared wherever you find yourself, +[3388.12 --> 3389.02] wherever you are. +[3389.98 --> 3393.74] You are invited to share life with those people +[3393.74 --> 3396.44] as a witness to who Jesus is +[3396.44 --> 3398.20] and what he has done in your life +[3398.20 --> 3400.00] and what he is doing in your midst. +[3401.92 --> 3405.72] Now, I confess that this area +[3405.72 --> 3409.20] is a growing edge for me. +[3410.76 --> 3412.26] I'm pretty good, I think, +[3412.34 --> 3414.86] at sharing my life with all y'all here. +[3415.58 --> 3417.62] I'm pretty good at sharing my life +[3417.62 --> 3418.74] with the random people +[3418.74 --> 3420.70] who come into my study +[3420.70 --> 3422.64] and who want to talk to me +[3422.64 --> 3424.36] either in a moment of crisis +[3424.36 --> 3426.54] or looking for a dispute +[3426.54 --> 3427.90] or a fight of some kind. +[3428.18 --> 3430.10] I'm good at being present there, +[3431.22 --> 3433.28] but I'm still learning +[3433.28 --> 3436.18] how to share my life in my neighborhood. +[3437.74 --> 3439.20] I've mentioned this neighborhood already, +[3439.32 --> 3440.26] but in my old neighborhood, +[3440.44 --> 3441.28] in St. Catharines, +[3441.36 --> 3444.56] we lived like right downtown of the city. +[3444.76 --> 3447.02] Our house was 125 years old, +[3447.32 --> 3450.20] which means we were all front porch communities. +[3451.70 --> 3453.42] We didn't have much of a backyard, +[3453.70 --> 3454.92] but we all had front porches. +[3455.56 --> 3456.84] And so I would sit on the front porch +[3456.84 --> 3458.32] with my book or a glass of wine +[3458.32 --> 3459.50] and then neighbors would come over +[3459.50 --> 3461.04] and I would offer them a glass of wine +[3461.04 --> 3461.80] and we would chat +[3461.80 --> 3463.66] because everyone was out +[3463.66 --> 3464.68] and in each other's space. +[3465.62 --> 3466.70] We knew everybody +[3466.70 --> 3468.50] and we lived life together +[3468.50 --> 3469.64] because we were so close +[3469.64 --> 3470.54] and on top of each other. +[3471.90 --> 3473.88] Now, I live in Murrayville, +[3475.14 --> 3476.96] which is, and I invented this word, +[3476.96 --> 3479.38] the suburban-iest suburb +[3479.38 --> 3480.80] of the neighborhood, +[3481.56 --> 3482.84] right, of Langley. +[3483.96 --> 3485.38] People commute to work +[3485.38 --> 3487.26] and they commute home. +[3487.88 --> 3489.42] They walk from their car. +[3490.30 --> 3492.30] They nod to me as neighbor +[3492.30 --> 3494.48] and then they walk in their door +[3494.48 --> 3496.38] and then I don't see them +[3496.38 --> 3498.30] until the next day at 5.15 +[3498.30 --> 3500.10] when we're both coming home from work again +[3500.10 --> 3501.46] and we nod at each other. +[3501.46 --> 3503.94] And maybe you'll hear people +[3503.94 --> 3505.06] hanging out in their backyard. +[3505.96 --> 3507.00] And in fact, sometimes we hear +[3507.00 --> 3508.46] those teenagers who are having parties +[3508.46 --> 3509.10] in their backyard +[3509.10 --> 3510.64] and then we just complain. +[3513.36 --> 3513.80] Right? +[3514.00 --> 3516.14] That's a harder community +[3516.14 --> 3518.98] to do shared life with. +[3519.26 --> 3520.58] And so that's a growing edge to me. +[3520.80 --> 3522.16] That's a place I'm called +[3522.16 --> 3523.28] to share my life +[3523.28 --> 3524.30] and I have to learn +[3524.30 --> 3525.60] how to get better in that. +[3526.24 --> 3527.38] Now, gratefully, +[3527.78 --> 3529.16] some of you who are parents +[3529.16 --> 3529.96] will know this +[3529.96 --> 3531.22] and know what this is like. +[3531.22 --> 3532.22] I have an eight-year-old son +[3532.22 --> 3533.78] who just goes out +[3533.78 --> 3534.40] and makes friends +[3534.40 --> 3535.52] with whomever he meets +[3535.52 --> 3536.80] and so slowly +[3536.80 --> 3538.46] we're gathering together +[3538.46 --> 3539.60] a gaggle of boys +[3539.60 --> 3540.72] who run all over the street +[3540.72 --> 3541.22] and we're starting +[3541.22 --> 3542.14] to meet their parents +[3542.14 --> 3542.88] and we're exchanging +[3542.88 --> 3543.64] cell phone numbers +[3543.64 --> 3545.22] so I can text Elise +[3545.22 --> 3545.76] down the road +[3545.76 --> 3546.10] and be like, +[3546.20 --> 3547.02] hey, is Malachi there? +[3547.10 --> 3547.92] Can you please send him home? +[3547.98 --> 3548.52] It's dinner time. +[3549.32 --> 3550.70] So maybe there's an opportunity +[3550.70 --> 3552.18] to start growing +[3552.18 --> 3553.46] and connecting. +[3554.70 --> 3556.66] But in our life together +[3556.66 --> 3557.52] as we think about +[3557.52 --> 3558.40] what this might look like +[3558.40 --> 3559.24] for all of us, +[3559.24 --> 3560.94] my hope is that +[3560.94 --> 3561.68] over the next year +[3561.68 --> 3563.42] we can start experimenting +[3563.42 --> 3564.10] together +[3564.10 --> 3564.66] and running +[3564.66 --> 3565.28] what I'm going to call +[3565.28 --> 3566.40] micro-experiments +[3566.40 --> 3567.34] in your neighborhoods, +[3567.64 --> 3568.26] in your homes, +[3568.38 --> 3569.36] in your soccer teams, +[3569.54 --> 3570.52] in wherever +[3570.52 --> 3571.72] so that we can learn +[3571.72 --> 3573.20] how to do this together. +[3575.08 --> 3576.12] The shared life +[3576.12 --> 3576.86] is collective +[3576.86 --> 3579.54] and as a collective +[3579.54 --> 3580.52] shared life +[3580.52 --> 3581.96] we are witnessing +[3581.96 --> 3583.94] to Jesus. +[3583.94 --> 3585.28] the shared life +[3585.28 --> 3587.18] is also contrastive +[3587.18 --> 3588.10] and you see this again +[3588.10 --> 3589.58] in our text, right? +[3589.66 --> 3590.32] Whatever happens, +[3590.46 --> 3591.24] conduct yourselves +[3591.24 --> 3592.74] in a manner worthy +[3592.74 --> 3594.78] of the gospel of Christ. +[3596.94 --> 3597.38] Right? +[3597.44 --> 3597.76] And then, +[3598.08 --> 3600.28] then whether I come +[3600.28 --> 3601.12] and see you +[3601.12 --> 3602.04] or only hear about you +[3602.04 --> 3602.62] in my absence, +[3602.76 --> 3603.38] I will know +[3603.38 --> 3605.14] that you stand firm +[3605.14 --> 3606.72] in the one spirit, +[3606.96 --> 3607.90] striving together +[3607.90 --> 3608.52] as one +[3608.52 --> 3609.10] for the faith +[3609.10 --> 3609.62] of the gospel +[3609.62 --> 3610.78] without being frightened +[3610.78 --> 3611.76] in any way +[3611.76 --> 3612.32] by those +[3612.32 --> 3613.54] who oppose you. +[3614.42 --> 3615.00] And he goes on to say, +[3615.12 --> 3615.96] this is a sign +[3615.96 --> 3616.50] to them +[3616.50 --> 3617.74] that they will be destroyed +[3617.74 --> 3618.32] but that you +[3618.32 --> 3619.06] will be saved +[3619.06 --> 3620.90] and that by God. +[3622.70 --> 3623.50] In the gather, +[3623.66 --> 3623.82] grow, +[3623.96 --> 3624.44] go model, +[3624.52 --> 3625.24] this is our grow. +[3626.52 --> 3627.40] This is our grow. +[3627.50 --> 3627.80] And again, +[3627.94 --> 3628.78] this idea +[3628.78 --> 3629.98] of the shared life +[3629.98 --> 3631.16] being contrastive +[3631.16 --> 3632.20] is all over the Bible. +[3632.60 --> 3633.26] We have a slide, +[3633.34 --> 3633.98] we'll throw that up. +[3634.06 --> 3634.22] Again, +[3634.38 --> 3635.22] there's lots of texts, +[3635.30 --> 3636.22] I'm not going to read them all +[3636.22 --> 3637.50] but let me just read +[3637.50 --> 3638.24] the first one there. +[3639.02 --> 3639.70] Dear friends, +[3639.92 --> 3640.64] I urge you +[3640.64 --> 3641.32] as foreigners +[3641.32 --> 3642.16] and exiles +[3642.16 --> 3642.92] to abstain +[3642.92 --> 3644.06] from sinful desires +[3644.06 --> 3645.62] which wage war +[3645.62 --> 3646.58] against your souls. +[3647.06 --> 3648.52] Live such good lives +[3648.52 --> 3649.58] among the pagans +[3649.58 --> 3650.96] and here's the contrastive part +[3650.96 --> 3652.42] that though they accuse you +[3652.42 --> 3653.22] of doing wrong, +[3653.82 --> 3655.44] they may see your good deeds +[3655.44 --> 3656.70] and glorify God +[3656.70 --> 3658.50] on the day he visits. +[3660.54 --> 3662.02] The shared life +[3662.02 --> 3663.86] of the church together +[3663.86 --> 3665.70] is contrastive +[3665.70 --> 3667.76] and part of what makes Christians +[3667.76 --> 3670.00] stand out in the world today +[3670.00 --> 3672.46] is our peculiar lives. +[3673.76 --> 3674.44] Now I know +[3674.44 --> 3675.50] that that terrifies +[3675.50 --> 3676.38] some of us. +[3677.48 --> 3677.90] This idea +[3677.90 --> 3679.00] of being strange +[3679.00 --> 3680.08] or peculiar +[3680.08 --> 3681.66] of being called out +[3681.66 --> 3682.52] as weird +[3682.52 --> 3683.88] or different. +[3685.54 --> 3687.84] But can I just say plainly +[3687.84 --> 3688.60] that it ought +[3688.60 --> 3689.72] to be the case +[3689.72 --> 3691.16] that people +[3691.16 --> 3693.26] who don't yet know Jesus, +[3693.48 --> 3694.02] who don't have +[3694.02 --> 3694.72] the Holy Spirit +[3694.72 --> 3695.56] in their lives, +[3695.74 --> 3696.68] look at us +[3696.68 --> 3697.66] who do know Jesus, +[3697.80 --> 3698.50] who are empowered +[3698.50 --> 3699.24] by the Holy Spirit, +[3699.46 --> 3699.92] and go, +[3700.46 --> 3700.96] there's something +[3700.96 --> 3701.90] different about them. +[3702.52 --> 3702.82] And yes, +[3702.90 --> 3703.62] sometimes that means +[3703.62 --> 3704.04] they're weird, +[3705.08 --> 3705.90] but sometimes +[3705.90 --> 3706.80] it also means +[3706.80 --> 3709.38] something compelling. +[3709.58 --> 3710.16] Sometimes it's going +[3710.16 --> 3710.64] to be negative, +[3710.78 --> 3711.26] sometimes it's going +[3711.26 --> 3711.92] to be insulting, +[3712.30 --> 3712.88] but sometimes +[3712.88 --> 3714.50] it should be inspirational. +[3716.44 --> 3717.14] And this truth, +[3717.24 --> 3717.60] actually, +[3717.74 --> 3719.64] it's always been this way. +[3721.10 --> 3721.58] Again, +[3721.66 --> 3722.60] this is a quote +[3722.60 --> 3723.66] that came up yesterday. +[3725.14 --> 3727.60] In the second century AD, +[3727.60 --> 3729.14] there's a letter +[3729.14 --> 3731.08] written to someone +[3731.08 --> 3732.38] named Diognetus +[3732.38 --> 3733.80] where he's discussing +[3733.80 --> 3735.86] Christians in the church, +[3736.06 --> 3736.88] and he highlights +[3736.88 --> 3739.04] this contrastive life. +[3739.38 --> 3739.60] He says, +[3740.06 --> 3740.78] they, Christians, +[3741.06 --> 3742.06] love all men +[3742.06 --> 3743.74] and are persecuted +[3743.74 --> 3744.56] by all. +[3745.28 --> 3746.08] They are poor, +[3746.26 --> 3747.92] yet they make many rich. +[3748.22 --> 3750.06] They lack in all things, +[3750.20 --> 3751.26] and yet they abound +[3751.26 --> 3752.16] in all. +[3753.12 --> 3754.12] There's a contrast +[3754.12 --> 3755.84] to our life, +[3755.90 --> 3758.16] not only in the world, +[3758.26 --> 3760.02] but also in how we be +[3760.02 --> 3761.52] and portray. +[3762.90 --> 3763.18] And so, +[3763.38 --> 3764.00] for instance, +[3764.60 --> 3765.52] in a world +[3765.52 --> 3766.90] that is saturated +[3766.90 --> 3768.24] with sex +[3768.24 --> 3769.36] and sexuality +[3769.36 --> 3770.58] or promiscuity, +[3771.12 --> 3772.30] Christians waiting +[3772.30 --> 3774.22] to give their sexual experience +[3774.22 --> 3775.40] to their spouse +[3775.40 --> 3777.52] is contrastive. +[3778.16 --> 3779.88] It doesn't make sense, +[3780.26 --> 3780.88] and yet, +[3781.20 --> 3782.36] there's something compelling +[3782.36 --> 3783.46] about that. +[3783.52 --> 3783.94] And in fact, +[3784.84 --> 3785.90] when I was younger, +[3786.32 --> 3787.00] hookup culture +[3787.00 --> 3788.38] was more profound +[3788.38 --> 3789.56] than it is now. +[3789.66 --> 3790.52] The younger generation +[3790.52 --> 3791.50] is starting to realize +[3791.50 --> 3793.02] that there's something here. +[3793.88 --> 3794.90] There's something compelling +[3794.90 --> 3797.48] about being more intentional +[3797.48 --> 3799.82] with our sexual experiences. +[3800.06 --> 3800.54] Christians +[3800.54 --> 3802.28] have always said this +[3802.28 --> 3803.02] from the beginning. +[3803.58 --> 3804.10] Or, +[3804.22 --> 3804.74] in a world +[3804.74 --> 3805.54] that's driven +[3805.54 --> 3806.62] by consumerism +[3806.62 --> 3807.80] and by the accumulation +[3807.80 --> 3808.96] of more and more +[3808.96 --> 3809.86] and more stuff, +[3809.86 --> 3811.40] being generous, +[3811.90 --> 3812.32] right, +[3812.38 --> 3812.94] with our money +[3812.94 --> 3813.98] or with our time +[3813.98 --> 3815.78] is a contrastive +[3815.78 --> 3816.60] way of being +[3816.60 --> 3817.30] in the world. +[3818.82 --> 3819.66] And so, +[3819.78 --> 3820.88] when your colleagues +[3820.88 --> 3821.90] are celebrating +[3821.90 --> 3823.94] their $12,000 vacation +[3823.94 --> 3825.20] to Hawaii, +[3826.34 --> 3828.76] you can celebrate +[3828.76 --> 3829.68] with church +[3829.68 --> 3831.92] your $12,000 gift +[3831.92 --> 3833.20] to our next +[3833.20 --> 3834.48] growth project. +[3834.48 --> 3840.82] That is contrastive. +[3841.62 --> 3842.40] In a world, +[3842.56 --> 3843.06] for instance, +[3843.18 --> 3844.40] that defaults +[3844.40 --> 3845.08] to the homogeneous +[3845.08 --> 3846.18] unit principle, +[3846.38 --> 3846.56] right, +[3846.62 --> 3847.40] where like gathers +[3847.40 --> 3848.00] onto like, +[3848.10 --> 3848.80] where we surround +[3848.80 --> 3850.38] ourselves with echo chambers, +[3851.60 --> 3852.56] Christians living +[3852.56 --> 3854.18] in intentional diversity +[3854.18 --> 3856.24] and multicultural realities, +[3856.46 --> 3857.52] prioritizing +[3857.52 --> 3859.54] the lifting up +[3859.54 --> 3860.22] and celebrating +[3860.22 --> 3861.02] of every tribe, +[3861.16 --> 3861.42] tongue, +[3861.52 --> 3862.20] and nation +[3862.20 --> 3864.18] is contrastive. +[3864.48 --> 3866.44] In a culture +[3866.44 --> 3868.22] that celebrates +[3868.22 --> 3869.10] busyness, +[3869.28 --> 3870.62] idolizes busyness, +[3870.80 --> 3872.08] practicing Sabbath +[3872.08 --> 3874.26] is contrastive. +[3875.60 --> 3876.74] In a world +[3876.74 --> 3877.56] where the loudest +[3877.56 --> 3879.46] voice gets attention, +[3880.02 --> 3880.50] and this is +[3880.50 --> 3881.28] my growing edge, +[3881.46 --> 3881.70] again, +[3881.82 --> 3882.44] I have one in here +[3882.44 --> 3883.60] for each section, +[3884.36 --> 3885.38] choosing to be +[3885.38 --> 3886.24] quick to listen +[3886.24 --> 3888.10] and slow to speak +[3888.10 --> 3889.82] is contrastive. +[3889.82 --> 3889.88] contrastive. +[3892.82 --> 3893.82] But also, +[3894.86 --> 3895.92] contrastive +[3895.92 --> 3898.12] is convicting. +[3899.34 --> 3899.98] Paul writes +[3899.98 --> 3900.46] that this +[3900.46 --> 3901.28] is a sign +[3901.28 --> 3901.78] to them +[3901.78 --> 3902.20] that they +[3902.20 --> 3903.02] will be destroyed +[3903.02 --> 3904.00] and that you +[3904.00 --> 3904.86] will be saved, +[3904.98 --> 3906.46] and that by God. +[3907.56 --> 3908.52] As we live +[3908.52 --> 3909.18] these kinds +[3909.18 --> 3910.08] of lives, +[3911.08 --> 3912.08] it says +[3912.08 --> 3912.88] in Proverbs, +[3913.34 --> 3915.14] to heap +[3915.14 --> 3915.98] burning coals +[3915.98 --> 3916.60] on someone, +[3916.74 --> 3917.58] you do good +[3917.58 --> 3918.20] to them. +[3919.54 --> 3919.98] Right? +[3920.04 --> 3921.10] To reveal +[3921.10 --> 3922.26] God's design +[3922.26 --> 3922.76] and plan +[3922.76 --> 3923.12] and will +[3923.12 --> 3923.78] for our lives +[3923.78 --> 3924.48] and the reality +[3924.48 --> 3925.10] of what happens +[3925.10 --> 3926.76] when we choose +[3926.76 --> 3928.02] other than Him. +[3929.54 --> 3931.10] Our contrastive +[3931.10 --> 3932.04] lives +[3932.04 --> 3933.28] are also +[3933.28 --> 3934.42] meant to be +[3934.42 --> 3935.26] convicting. +[3935.26 --> 3936.38] even as people +[3936.38 --> 3937.06] look at that +[3937.06 --> 3937.44] and go, +[3937.58 --> 3937.74] oh, +[3937.78 --> 3938.64] I want that, +[3938.82 --> 3939.48] they also +[3939.48 --> 3940.42] need to +[3940.42 --> 3941.06] one day +[3941.06 --> 3941.84] look at that +[3941.84 --> 3942.14] and go, +[3942.24 --> 3942.44] oh, +[3942.54 --> 3943.44] I missed +[3943.44 --> 3944.56] that. +[3946.70 --> 3947.34] And so, +[3947.48 --> 3947.90] my hope +[3947.90 --> 3948.46] for the next +[3948.46 --> 3948.88] year +[3948.88 --> 3949.42] is that we'll +[3949.42 --> 3950.20] run experiments +[3950.20 --> 3950.86] and we'll run +[3950.86 --> 3951.80] micro experiments, +[3952.22 --> 3952.54] you're going to +[3952.54 --> 3953.08] notice a theme +[3953.08 --> 3953.32] here, +[3953.44 --> 3954.00] where we can +[3954.00 --> 3954.72] practice those +[3954.72 --> 3955.46] things and learn +[3955.46 --> 3956.32] how to do that +[3956.32 --> 3957.56] and lean into +[3957.56 --> 3958.30] equipping each +[3958.30 --> 3958.64] other +[3958.64 --> 3960.06] for how to +[3960.06 --> 3960.70] live these +[3960.70 --> 3961.78] contrastive, +[3961.94 --> 3962.40] collective, +[3963.12 --> 3963.80] shared life +[3963.80 --> 3964.66] together. +[3966.24 --> 3966.62] Then, +[3966.82 --> 3967.24] the shared +[3967.24 --> 3967.98] life together +[3967.98 --> 3968.74] is also +[3968.74 --> 3969.72] called out. +[3970.44 --> 3970.72] And again, +[3970.80 --> 3971.32] we see that +[3971.32 --> 3972.16] in our text, +[3972.28 --> 3972.42] right? +[3973.18 --> 3974.14] Conduct yourselves +[3974.14 --> 3974.60] in a manner +[3974.60 --> 3975.84] worthy of +[3975.84 --> 3976.40] the gospel +[3976.40 --> 3977.04] of Christ, +[3977.68 --> 3977.92] right? +[3978.16 --> 3979.00] Conduct yourselves +[3979.00 --> 3979.42] in a manner +[3979.42 --> 3980.72] worthy of +[3980.72 --> 3981.22] the gospel +[3981.22 --> 3981.72] of Christ +[3981.72 --> 3982.26] to stand +[3982.26 --> 3982.88] firm +[3982.88 --> 3983.72] in one's +[3983.72 --> 3983.98] spirit, +[3984.16 --> 3985.34] striving together +[3985.34 --> 3985.98] as one +[3985.98 --> 3986.60] for the faith. +[3986.68 --> 3987.28] These are words +[3987.28 --> 3988.00] of being called +[3988.00 --> 3988.98] out so that +[3988.98 --> 3989.78] you will be +[3989.78 --> 3990.94] saved and +[3990.94 --> 3991.88] that by God, +[3992.10 --> 3992.58] Paul writes. +[3993.48 --> 3993.94] For it has been +[3993.94 --> 3994.72] granted to you +[3994.72 --> 3995.14] on behalf +[3995.14 --> 3995.52] of Christ, +[3995.58 --> 3996.12] not only to +[3996.12 --> 3997.38] believe in +[3997.38 --> 3997.72] him, +[3997.78 --> 3998.82] but also to +[3998.82 --> 4000.20] suffer for +[4000.20 --> 4000.46] him. +[4001.34 --> 4002.26] We are called +[4002.26 --> 4002.92] out, +[4002.92 --> 4003.94] right, +[4004.02 --> 4004.82] of our comfort +[4004.82 --> 4005.34] zones. +[4005.46 --> 4006.06] We are called +[4006.06 --> 4008.12] out as a sent +[4008.12 --> 4008.64] people, +[4008.88 --> 4010.14] and this is +[4010.14 --> 4011.06] our go. +[4012.44 --> 4012.98] And again, +[4013.18 --> 4014.08] it's all over the +[4014.08 --> 4014.32] Bible. +[4014.42 --> 4014.84] We have another +[4014.84 --> 4015.20] slide. +[4015.26 --> 4015.78] You can see it. +[4015.80 --> 4016.20] I'm not going to +[4016.20 --> 4016.70] read them all. +[4017.52 --> 4018.06] And in fact, +[4018.10 --> 4018.72] we've already heard +[4018.72 --> 4019.20] the first, +[4019.34 --> 4019.46] right? +[4019.54 --> 4020.28] As the Father +[4020.28 --> 4021.26] has sent me, +[4021.26 --> 4022.74] I am sending +[4022.74 --> 4023.50] you. +[4025.18 --> 4026.28] This is the +[4026.28 --> 4027.20] very identity +[4027.20 --> 4028.74] of the church. +[4029.08 --> 4029.56] The word +[4029.56 --> 4030.08] church, +[4030.20 --> 4031.10] that comes to +[4031.10 --> 4031.88] us from the +[4031.88 --> 4032.16] Greek. +[4033.04 --> 4033.46] It's +[4033.46 --> 4034.98] ekklesia in the +[4034.98 --> 4035.18] Greek. +[4035.32 --> 4036.12] It's a compound +[4036.12 --> 4036.86] word from +[4036.86 --> 4037.84] ek and +[4037.84 --> 4038.32] kalo, +[4038.88 --> 4039.48] which means +[4039.48 --> 4040.18] out of +[4040.18 --> 4040.74] and to +[4040.74 --> 4041.20] call. +[4041.20 --> 4042.12] So the word +[4042.12 --> 4043.02] means called +[4043.02 --> 4043.46] out, +[4044.18 --> 4044.48] summoned. +[4044.98 --> 4045.44] It means +[4045.44 --> 4046.04] sent, +[4046.60 --> 4046.74] right? +[4046.74 --> 4047.54] Being called +[4047.54 --> 4048.10] out or +[4048.10 --> 4049.20] summoned is +[4049.20 --> 4050.04] our very +[4050.04 --> 4050.78] identity. +[4051.26 --> 4051.74] That's what +[4051.74 --> 4052.86] church means. +[4053.90 --> 4054.28] And so when +[4054.28 --> 4054.62] you say, +[4054.74 --> 4055.12] I'm going to +[4055.12 --> 4055.56] church on +[4055.56 --> 4055.90] Sunday, +[4056.06 --> 4056.48] what you're +[4056.48 --> 4056.96] saying is, +[4057.10 --> 4057.76] I'm going to +[4057.76 --> 4058.14] the called +[4058.14 --> 4058.44] out, +[4059.76 --> 4060.04] or I'm +[4060.04 --> 4060.42] going to +[4060.42 --> 4061.18] be called +[4061.18 --> 4061.62] out. +[4062.44 --> 4062.84] I'm going +[4062.84 --> 4063.42] to be +[4063.42 --> 4064.00] summoned +[4064.00 --> 4065.28] in witness +[4065.28 --> 4066.04] to who +[4066.04 --> 4066.56] God is +[4066.56 --> 4066.84] and what +[4066.84 --> 4067.10] Jesus +[4067.10 --> 4067.94] has done. +[4068.16 --> 4068.58] Everything +[4068.58 --> 4069.56] we do +[4069.56 --> 4070.64] is characterized +[4070.64 --> 4071.88] by witness. +[4072.12 --> 4072.46] Sometimes +[4072.46 --> 4073.14] we have +[4073.14 --> 4074.48] this idea +[4074.48 --> 4074.84] in the +[4074.84 --> 4075.46] church that +[4075.46 --> 4076.22] mission, +[4076.74 --> 4077.36] or missions +[4077.36 --> 4078.00] is done +[4078.00 --> 4078.40] by a +[4078.40 --> 4078.72] committee +[4078.72 --> 4079.16] or by +[4079.16 --> 4079.70] a team +[4079.70 --> 4080.28] or by +[4080.28 --> 4080.82] a pastor +[4080.82 --> 4081.24] or by +[4081.24 --> 4081.68] a staff +[4081.68 --> 4082.04] person +[4082.04 --> 4082.34] or by +[4082.34 --> 4082.66] someone +[4082.66 --> 4083.06] we sent +[4083.06 --> 4083.66] to Mexico +[4083.66 --> 4084.44] or to +[4084.44 --> 4085.00] Costa Rica +[4085.00 --> 4085.94] or across +[4085.94 --> 4086.30] the world +[4086.30 --> 4086.68] somewhere. +[4088.54 --> 4089.02] You +[4089.02 --> 4090.22] are +[4090.22 --> 4091.14] sent. +[4091.90 --> 4092.54] Every one +[4092.54 --> 4092.94] of us +[4092.94 --> 4093.90] is sent. +[4094.06 --> 4094.60] This is +[4094.60 --> 4095.82] foundational +[4095.82 --> 4096.84] to what +[4096.84 --> 4097.30] it means +[4097.30 --> 4097.98] to be +[4097.98 --> 4098.90] the called +[4098.90 --> 4099.96] out ones. +[4100.66 --> 4100.94] Called +[4100.94 --> 4101.90] out of +[4101.90 --> 4102.42] the world, +[4102.62 --> 4102.88] called +[4102.88 --> 4103.64] out of +[4103.64 --> 4104.06] our sin, +[4104.26 --> 4104.54] called +[4104.54 --> 4105.02] out of +[4105.02 --> 4105.50] darkness +[4105.50 --> 4106.58] and sent +[4106.58 --> 4107.76] with the +[4107.76 --> 4108.06] message +[4108.06 --> 4108.60] of his +[4108.60 --> 4109.50] redemption, +[4110.12 --> 4110.38] sent +[4110.38 --> 4110.72] with the +[4110.72 --> 4111.14] gospel +[4111.14 --> 4112.08] of his +[4112.08 --> 4113.20] salvation. +[4114.42 --> 4115.12] So again, +[4115.26 --> 4115.82] my hope +[4115.82 --> 4116.22] over the +[4116.22 --> 4116.74] next year +[4116.74 --> 4117.16] is to run +[4117.16 --> 4117.76] experiments +[4117.76 --> 4118.32] and micro +[4118.32 --> 4118.78] experiments +[4118.78 --> 4119.20] about how +[4119.20 --> 4119.74] we might +[4119.74 --> 4120.76] do this, +[4121.16 --> 4121.44] about how +[4121.44 --> 4121.76] we can +[4121.76 --> 4122.24] live into +[4122.24 --> 4122.66] this +[4122.66 --> 4123.82] identity +[4123.82 --> 4125.12] together +[4125.12 --> 4125.72] as our +[4125.72 --> 4126.50] shared +[4126.50 --> 4127.16] life +[4127.16 --> 4127.76] also +[4127.76 --> 4128.62] includes +[4128.62 --> 4129.50] being +[4129.50 --> 4130.42] sent. +[4130.42 --> 4131.88] And +[4131.88 --> 4132.50] then lastly, +[4133.40 --> 4133.58] our +[4133.58 --> 4134.06] shared +[4134.06 --> 4134.92] life +[4134.92 --> 4135.38] is +[4135.38 --> 4136.08] collective, +[4136.68 --> 4137.12] it is +[4137.12 --> 4138.14] contrastive, +[4138.44 --> 4138.98] it is +[4138.98 --> 4139.34] called +[4139.34 --> 4139.74] out, +[4140.12 --> 4140.62] and then +[4140.62 --> 4141.60] when all +[4141.60 --> 4142.10] of those +[4142.10 --> 4142.82] things come +[4142.82 --> 4143.38] together, +[4143.68 --> 4144.32] I really +[4144.32 --> 4145.20] believe it +[4145.20 --> 4145.52] is +[4145.52 --> 4146.34] compelling. +[4147.42 --> 4147.92] It is +[4147.92 --> 4148.34] compelling. +[4148.58 --> 4148.78] Notice +[4148.78 --> 4149.84] what Paul +[4149.84 --> 4151.42] has written. +[4152.16 --> 4152.80] Whatever +[4152.80 --> 4153.50] happens, +[4153.96 --> 4154.22] conduct +[4154.22 --> 4154.86] yourselves +[4154.86 --> 4155.22] in a +[4155.22 --> 4155.48] manner +[4155.48 --> 4156.08] worthy +[4156.08 --> 4156.38] of the +[4156.38 --> 4156.68] gospel +[4156.68 --> 4157.22] of Christ. +[4157.22 --> 4157.94] Then +[4157.94 --> 4158.38] whether +[4158.38 --> 4159.14] I come +[4159.14 --> 4159.64] and see +[4159.64 --> 4159.96] you or +[4159.96 --> 4160.48] only hear +[4160.48 --> 4160.86] about you +[4160.86 --> 4161.14] in my +[4161.14 --> 4161.46] absence, +[4161.60 --> 4162.38] I will +[4162.38 --> 4162.98] know. +[4163.88 --> 4164.06] There is +[4164.06 --> 4164.24] something +[4164.24 --> 4164.82] compelling +[4164.82 --> 4165.84] about being +[4165.84 --> 4166.60] called to +[4166.60 --> 4167.08] conduct +[4167.08 --> 4167.64] ourselves +[4167.64 --> 4168.08] worthy +[4168.08 --> 4168.50] and then +[4168.50 --> 4168.96] seeing +[4168.96 --> 4169.18] that +[4169.18 --> 4169.54] happen. +[4169.90 --> 4169.98] And +[4169.98 --> 4170.12] there is +[4170.12 --> 4170.30] something +[4170.30 --> 4170.78] compelling +[4170.78 --> 4171.12] about +[4171.12 --> 4171.60] hearing +[4171.60 --> 4171.94] that +[4171.94 --> 4172.58] happening +[4172.58 --> 4172.90] in the +[4172.90 --> 4173.22] lives +[4173.22 --> 4173.40] of +[4173.40 --> 4173.78] people +[4173.78 --> 4174.36] and +[4174.36 --> 4174.74] seeing +[4174.74 --> 4175.02] that +[4175.02 --> 4175.36] happen +[4175.36 --> 4175.88] in the +[4175.88 --> 4176.12] lives +[4176.12 --> 4176.30] of +[4176.30 --> 4176.64] people +[4176.64 --> 4177.14] and +[4177.14 --> 4177.34] then +[4177.34 --> 4177.86] striving +[4177.86 --> 4178.32] together +[4178.32 --> 4178.60] as +[4178.60 --> 4178.90] one +[4178.90 --> 4179.10] for +[4179.10 --> 4179.24] the +[4179.24 --> 4179.48] faith +[4179.48 --> 4179.62] in +[4179.62 --> 4179.74] the +[4179.74 --> 4180.08] gospel +[4180.08 --> 4180.80] without +[4180.80 --> 4181.36] being +[4181.36 --> 4181.86] frightened +[4181.86 --> 4182.24] in +[4182.24 --> 4182.64] any +[4182.64 --> 4183.00] way +[4183.00 --> 4184.16] by those +[4184.16 --> 4184.30] who +[4184.30 --> 4184.66] oppose +[4184.66 --> 4184.88] you. +[4185.96 --> 4186.18] A +[4186.18 --> 4186.52] church +[4186.52 --> 4187.24] unafraid +[4187.24 --> 4187.68] of +[4187.68 --> 4188.14] this +[4188.14 --> 4188.78] calling +[4188.78 --> 4189.62] is +[4189.62 --> 4190.78] compelling. +[4192.24 --> 4192.54] And +[4192.54 --> 4192.84] again, +[4194.54 --> 4194.82] right, +[4194.92 --> 4195.44] this is +[4195.44 --> 4195.76] our +[4195.76 --> 4196.18] gather, +[4196.38 --> 4196.60] grow, +[4196.74 --> 4197.04] go +[4197.04 --> 4197.58] all +[4197.58 --> 4198.00] together. +[4198.82 --> 4199.48] And +[4199.48 --> 4199.86] yes, +[4200.02 --> 4200.50] this too +[4200.50 --> 4201.56] is all +[4201.56 --> 4202.14] over +[4202.14 --> 4202.74] the +[4202.74 --> 4203.14] Bible. +[4203.88 --> 4204.24] Let me +[4204.24 --> 4204.64] show you +[4204.64 --> 4205.34] just two. +[4206.02 --> 4206.24] Matthew +[4206.24 --> 4206.74] 5, +[4206.82 --> 4207.38] 16. +[4207.58 --> 4207.84] In the +[4207.84 --> 4208.50] same way, +[4208.64 --> 4209.00] let your +[4209.00 --> 4209.76] light shine +[4209.76 --> 4210.60] before others +[4210.60 --> 4211.02] that they +[4211.02 --> 4211.58] may see +[4211.58 --> 4212.16] your good +[4212.16 --> 4212.56] deeds +[4212.56 --> 4213.96] and glorify +[4213.96 --> 4214.54] your +[4214.54 --> 4214.94] Father +[4214.94 --> 4215.68] in heaven. +[4216.52 --> 4216.82] And +[4216.82 --> 4217.42] 1 Peter, +[4217.50 --> 4217.76] I think +[4217.76 --> 4218.06] we read +[4218.06 --> 4218.42] this already, +[4218.52 --> 4218.88] live such +[4218.88 --> 4219.38] good lives +[4219.38 --> 4219.74] among the +[4219.74 --> 4220.16] pagans that +[4220.16 --> 4220.42] though they +[4220.42 --> 4220.94] accuse you +[4220.94 --> 4221.24] of doing +[4221.24 --> 4221.62] wrong, +[4221.98 --> 4222.26] they may +[4222.26 --> 4222.78] see your +[4222.78 --> 4223.34] good deeds +[4223.34 --> 4224.52] and glorify +[4224.52 --> 4225.18] God on +[4225.18 --> 4225.56] the day +[4225.56 --> 4226.56] he visits. +[4227.98 --> 4228.34] Doing +[4228.34 --> 4228.92] these +[4228.92 --> 4229.52] good +[4229.52 --> 4230.20] deeds, +[4230.38 --> 4231.10] living in +[4231.10 --> 4231.54] this +[4231.54 --> 4232.20] shared +[4232.20 --> 4232.80] life +[4232.80 --> 4233.36] together, +[4233.36 --> 4234.08] is +[4234.08 --> 4234.74] compelling +[4234.74 --> 4235.74] to the +[4235.74 --> 4235.92] world +[4235.92 --> 4236.22] around +[4236.22 --> 4236.56] us. +[4236.96 --> 4237.06] And +[4237.06 --> 4237.26] again, +[4237.34 --> 4237.76] this has +[4237.76 --> 4238.32] been the +[4238.32 --> 4238.78] testimony +[4238.78 --> 4239.80] of the +[4239.80 --> 4240.28] church +[4240.28 --> 4240.90] for +[4240.90 --> 4241.96] generations +[4241.96 --> 4242.62] and +[4242.62 --> 4243.34] millennia. +[4243.34 --> 4245.64] again, +[4245.76 --> 4246.10] I quoted +[4246.10 --> 4246.40] this +[4246.40 --> 4246.80] yesterday, +[4246.96 --> 4247.40] but as +[4247.40 --> 4248.30] Paul already +[4248.30 --> 4248.86] alluded to, +[4248.98 --> 4249.38] these things +[4249.38 --> 4250.08] are returning, +[4250.24 --> 4250.66] these themes +[4250.66 --> 4251.62] are repeating, +[4251.94 --> 4252.68] and so we +[4252.68 --> 4253.50] listen with +[4253.50 --> 4254.40] careful ears. +[4255.38 --> 4256.00] The Roman +[4256.00 --> 4256.58] emperor +[4256.58 --> 4257.26] Julian, +[4258.38 --> 4258.92] who +[4258.92 --> 4260.26] reigned in +[4260.26 --> 4260.76] the fourth +[4260.76 --> 4261.34] century, +[4261.72 --> 4262.24] who had +[4262.24 --> 4263.02] no love +[4263.02 --> 4263.78] loss for +[4263.78 --> 4264.28] Christians, +[4264.78 --> 4265.58] and worked +[4265.58 --> 4266.00] and took +[4266.00 --> 4266.34] it upon +[4266.34 --> 4267.18] himself to +[4267.18 --> 4268.20] bring a +[4268.20 --> 4268.94] resurgence, +[4269.16 --> 4270.32] a revitalization, +[4270.48 --> 4271.08] a revival, +[4271.26 --> 4271.70] if you will, +[4271.70 --> 4272.38] of the +[4272.38 --> 4272.98] Roman +[4272.98 --> 4273.76] religion, +[4273.90 --> 4274.24] the Roman +[4274.24 --> 4275.00] pantheon. +[4275.70 --> 4276.82] He was +[4276.82 --> 4277.96] the +[4277.96 --> 4279.02] Josiah of +[4279.02 --> 4279.36] the Old +[4279.36 --> 4280.08] Testament to +[4280.08 --> 4280.46] the Roman +[4280.46 --> 4280.90] Empire. +[4281.20 --> 4281.66] That was +[4281.66 --> 4282.16] his goal, +[4282.44 --> 4283.44] to restore +[4283.44 --> 4284.78] to Rome +[4284.78 --> 4285.82] the practice +[4285.82 --> 4286.36] of their +[4286.36 --> 4286.74] pagan +[4286.74 --> 4287.56] religion. +[4287.70 --> 4287.96] And he +[4287.96 --> 4288.48] writes a +[4288.48 --> 4288.86] letter that +[4288.86 --> 4289.28] we have +[4289.28 --> 4289.80] saved in +[4289.80 --> 4291.04] history to +[4291.04 --> 4291.44] the high +[4291.44 --> 4292.52] priest of +[4292.52 --> 4293.02] Galatia. +[4293.94 --> 4294.64] He says, +[4294.88 --> 4295.90] of Christians, +[4296.06 --> 4296.70] it is their +[4296.70 --> 4297.64] benevolence to +[4297.64 --> 4298.12] strangers, +[4298.68 --> 4299.34] their care for +[4299.34 --> 4299.90] the graves of +[4299.90 --> 4300.26] the dead, +[4300.38 --> 4300.92] their pretended +[4300.92 --> 4301.68] holiness of +[4301.68 --> 4302.14] their lives, +[4302.24 --> 4302.72] that have +[4302.72 --> 4303.48] done most to +[4303.48 --> 4304.10] increase +[4304.10 --> 4304.76] atheism. +[4305.54 --> 4305.66] Now, +[4305.68 --> 4306.54] atheism is what +[4306.54 --> 4306.90] the Romans +[4306.90 --> 4307.90] called Christianity +[4307.90 --> 4309.32] because we only +[4309.32 --> 4310.10] worship one God. +[4310.72 --> 4311.08] And so they +[4311.08 --> 4311.60] thought that was +[4311.60 --> 4311.96] atheist. +[4312.82 --> 4313.48] He goes on to +[4313.48 --> 4313.96] say that, +[4314.36 --> 4315.26] I believe we, +[4315.58 --> 4316.26] the pagans, +[4316.76 --> 4318.10] ought really to +[4318.10 --> 4319.36] truly practice +[4319.36 --> 4320.14] every one of +[4320.14 --> 4320.72] these virtues. +[4322.14 --> 4322.64] And so what +[4322.64 --> 4323.80] he's saying is +[4323.80 --> 4324.06] that, +[4324.30 --> 4324.70] you see what +[4324.70 --> 4325.24] those Christians +[4325.24 --> 4325.70] are doing? +[4326.30 --> 4327.06] That's exactly +[4327.06 --> 4327.56] what we need +[4327.56 --> 4327.90] to do. +[4329.08 --> 4329.58] And it was +[4329.58 --> 4330.50] compelling to +[4330.50 --> 4330.76] him. +[4331.68 --> 4332.46] Even if +[4332.46 --> 4333.16] he longed +[4333.16 --> 4334.20] for an +[4334.20 --> 4334.90] application in +[4334.90 --> 4335.26] a totally +[4335.26 --> 4335.56] different +[4335.56 --> 4336.00] direction. +[4337.64 --> 4339.26] He is +[4339.26 --> 4340.82] seeing that +[4340.82 --> 4341.56] our shared +[4341.56 --> 4342.68] life together +[4342.68 --> 4343.80] as a witness +[4343.80 --> 4345.66] is compelling, +[4347.14 --> 4348.20] draws people +[4348.20 --> 4349.16] into who +[4349.16 --> 4350.16] Jesus is. +[4350.24 --> 4350.82] He says +[4350.82 --> 4353.54] that we +[4353.54 --> 4354.22] ought to +[4354.22 --> 4355.18] practice every +[4355.18 --> 4356.02] one of these +[4356.02 --> 4356.92] virtues. +[4356.92 --> 4356.98] believers. +[4357.56 --> 4357.94] And so, +[4358.72 --> 4360.74] if you're +[4360.74 --> 4361.46] here today +[4361.46 --> 4362.40] and your +[4362.40 --> 4363.18] practice of +[4363.18 --> 4363.72] Christianity +[4363.72 --> 4364.78] has not +[4364.78 --> 4365.42] included these +[4365.42 --> 4365.84] virtues, +[4366.24 --> 4366.74] has not +[4366.74 --> 4367.36] included these +[4367.36 --> 4367.90] disciplines, +[4368.84 --> 4369.32] maybe it +[4369.32 --> 4369.70] takes the +[4369.70 --> 4370.18] word of a +[4370.18 --> 4370.78] pagan emperor +[4370.78 --> 4371.96] to call you +[4371.96 --> 4372.30] back to +[4372.30 --> 4372.68] service, +[4373.44 --> 4374.44] to call you +[4374.44 --> 4374.86] out on +[4374.86 --> 4375.70] witness and +[4375.70 --> 4376.74] mission with +[4376.74 --> 4377.06] Jesus. +[4377.74 --> 4378.38] For this is +[4378.38 --> 4378.90] who we are. +[4380.28 --> 4380.50] Jeff +[4380.50 --> 4381.02] Vanderstelt +[4381.02 --> 4381.88] summarizes all +[4381.88 --> 4382.20] of this. +[4382.30 --> 4382.64] He says, +[4382.64 --> 4383.16] live your +[4383.16 --> 4383.80] lives in +[4383.80 --> 4384.40] such a way +[4384.40 --> 4384.78] that it +[4384.78 --> 4386.02] demands a +[4386.02 --> 4386.52] gospel +[4386.52 --> 4387.50] explanation. +[4388.62 --> 4389.14] That's our +[4389.14 --> 4390.04] goal in +[4390.04 --> 4390.50] this next +[4390.50 --> 4390.94] year, that +[4390.94 --> 4391.76] together we +[4391.76 --> 4392.28] live our +[4392.28 --> 4392.74] lives in +[4392.74 --> 4393.26] such a way +[4393.26 --> 4393.54] that no +[4393.54 --> 4393.96] matter where +[4393.96 --> 4394.46] we are, +[4395.42 --> 4396.62] it demands +[4396.62 --> 4397.10] a gospel +[4397.10 --> 4397.76] explanation. +[4399.40 --> 4399.96] We're going +[4399.96 --> 4400.40] to live in +[4400.40 --> 4400.90] this way, +[4401.38 --> 4402.10] and I hope +[4402.10 --> 4402.84] and pray +[4402.84 --> 4403.60] that you +[4403.60 --> 4404.36] will follow +[4404.36 --> 4405.34] along. +[4405.70 --> 4406.18] But not only +[4406.18 --> 4406.68] follow, I +[4406.68 --> 4407.22] hope and pray +[4407.22 --> 4407.66] that you will +[4407.66 --> 4408.78] lead in this +[4408.78 --> 4409.46] direction or +[4409.46 --> 4410.32] lead in this +[4410.32 --> 4410.78] area, that +[4410.78 --> 4411.90] you will stand +[4411.90 --> 4412.44] out there and +[4412.44 --> 4413.62] call us +[4413.62 --> 4415.36] towards where +[4415.36 --> 4415.78] God has +[4415.78 --> 4416.28] called you, +[4417.00 --> 4417.50] because we +[4417.50 --> 4418.14] do this +[4418.14 --> 4419.04] together. +[4420.46 --> 4421.02] I'm going to +[4421.02 --> 4421.94] end here and +[4421.94 --> 4422.74] want to +[4422.74 --> 4423.26] introduce +[4423.26 --> 4423.96] something to +[4423.96 --> 4424.12] you. +[4424.96 --> 4425.52] I've been +[4425.52 --> 4426.04] communicating +[4426.04 --> 4426.54] with the +[4426.54 --> 4427.08] liturgical +[4427.08 --> 4427.92] arts team, +[4428.96 --> 4430.32] and we +[4430.32 --> 4431.02] are working +[4431.02 --> 4431.82] on a way +[4431.82 --> 4433.88] to remind +[4433.88 --> 4434.82] us of +[4434.82 --> 4436.06] this mission, +[4436.36 --> 4437.00] remind us +[4437.00 --> 4437.62] of this +[4437.62 --> 4438.50] shared life +[4438.50 --> 4439.18] and witness +[4439.18 --> 4439.90] to wherever +[4439.90 --> 4440.68] we go +[4440.68 --> 4442.12] each week +[4442.12 --> 4442.76] over the +[4442.76 --> 4443.10] course of +[4443.10 --> 4443.36] the next +[4443.36 --> 4443.60] year. +[4444.66 --> 4445.12] And so, +[4445.36 --> 4445.92] what we +[4445.92 --> 4446.44] are asking +[4446.44 --> 4447.04] of you +[4447.04 --> 4447.76] is for +[4447.76 --> 4448.48] you to +[4448.48 --> 4449.78] take a +[4449.78 --> 4450.92] picture of +[4450.92 --> 4451.54] a place +[4451.54 --> 4452.38] that you +[4452.38 --> 4453.26] love, +[4453.34 --> 4454.06] or a place +[4454.06 --> 4454.48] that has +[4454.48 --> 4455.14] meaning to +[4455.14 --> 4455.66] you, +[4456.06 --> 4456.80] either in +[4456.80 --> 4457.26] our church +[4457.26 --> 4457.68] neighborhood, +[4457.98 --> 4458.36] or in the +[4458.36 --> 4458.68] neighborhoods +[4458.68 --> 4459.32] around your +[4459.32 --> 4459.78] homes, +[4460.10 --> 4460.68] or your +[4460.68 --> 4460.98] work +[4460.98 --> 4461.54] neighborhoods, +[4461.90 --> 4462.54] a place +[4462.54 --> 4462.90] that has +[4462.90 --> 4463.54] meaning to +[4463.54 --> 4463.98] you, +[4464.78 --> 4465.52] and somewhere +[4465.52 --> 4465.98] that you +[4465.98 --> 4467.34] return to, +[4467.44 --> 4467.98] that you do +[4467.98 --> 4468.82] life in, +[4468.82 --> 4470.30] we want +[4470.30 --> 4470.48] you to +[4470.48 --> 4470.76] take a +[4470.76 --> 4471.18] picture of +[4471.18 --> 4471.40] that. +[4472.28 --> 4472.50] And so, +[4472.58 --> 4473.18] maybe it's +[4473.18 --> 4473.56] a park +[4473.56 --> 4474.22] bench that +[4474.22 --> 4474.46] you love +[4474.46 --> 4474.78] to sit +[4474.78 --> 4474.98] on, +[4475.04 --> 4475.18] or you +[4475.18 --> 4475.48] love to +[4475.48 --> 4475.86] meet someone +[4475.86 --> 4476.20] at and +[4476.20 --> 4476.46] have a +[4476.46 --> 4476.90] conversation +[4476.90 --> 4477.22] with, +[4477.62 --> 4478.10] maybe it's +[4478.10 --> 4478.54] a hike +[4478.54 --> 4478.92] that you +[4478.92 --> 4479.28] like to +[4479.28 --> 4479.58] walk, +[4480.10 --> 4481.02] maybe it's +[4481.02 --> 4481.32] your +[4481.32 --> 4481.98] workplace, +[4482.68 --> 4483.62] maybe it's +[4483.62 --> 4484.12] Starbucks, +[4484.40 --> 4484.94] or a corner +[4484.94 --> 4485.66] of Starbucks, +[4486.22 --> 4486.76] maybe it's a +[4486.76 --> 4487.30] sports field, +[4487.42 --> 4487.80] or a rink, +[4487.88 --> 4488.30] or a running +[4488.30 --> 4488.66] track, +[4488.76 --> 4489.20] or a park +[4489.20 --> 4489.46] that you +[4489.46 --> 4489.84] play at, +[4489.86 --> 4490.22] or a pool +[4490.22 --> 4490.66] you like to +[4490.66 --> 4491.06] swim in, +[4491.36 --> 4492.28] wherever you +[4492.28 --> 4492.80] spend your +[4492.80 --> 4493.28] time, +[4494.58 --> 4494.82] right, +[4494.82 --> 4495.34] whether that's +[4495.34 --> 4497.00] on Saturday +[4497.00 --> 4497.94] at Porter's, +[4498.10 --> 4499.16] or on Tuesday +[4499.16 --> 4500.00] at A and W +[4500.00 --> 4500.68] for breakfast, +[4500.98 --> 4501.32] or wherever +[4501.32 --> 4501.80] you spend +[4501.80 --> 4502.28] your time, +[4503.00 --> 4503.62] that's your +[4503.62 --> 4504.32] mission field, +[4505.04 --> 4506.12] that's where +[4506.12 --> 4506.82] you are sent, +[4507.64 --> 4508.58] that is where +[4508.58 --> 4509.42] you are called +[4509.42 --> 4510.10] to gather, +[4510.52 --> 4510.74] grow, +[4510.88 --> 4511.34] and go. +[4512.50 --> 4512.80] And so, +[4512.86 --> 4513.16] we're going to +[4513.16 --> 4513.68] ask you to +[4513.68 --> 4514.18] submit those +[4514.18 --> 4514.62] pictures, +[4515.14 --> 4515.78] and then we're +[4515.78 --> 4516.12] going to put +[4516.12 --> 4517.10] them up along +[4517.10 --> 4518.46] the back wall +[4518.46 --> 4519.10] on the valence +[4519.10 --> 4519.58] or above, +[4519.66 --> 4519.98] we're still +[4519.98 --> 4520.50] working out the +[4520.50 --> 4520.88] details, +[4521.44 --> 4522.54] and throughout +[4522.54 --> 4523.18] it will say +[4523.18 --> 4523.52] gather, +[4523.98 --> 4524.22] grow, +[4524.56 --> 4524.80] go, +[4524.82 --> 4524.94] grow, +[4525.44 --> 4525.82] hear. +[4527.32 --> 4527.94] And so, +[4528.02 --> 4528.40] we're taking +[4528.40 --> 4528.98] the mission +[4528.98 --> 4529.46] statement of +[4529.46 --> 4530.00] this church, +[4530.04 --> 4530.46] and we are +[4530.46 --> 4531.86] walking out +[4531.86 --> 4532.52] under it +[4532.52 --> 4533.32] each week, +[4533.68 --> 4534.76] so that those +[4534.76 --> 4535.30] places, +[4536.18 --> 4537.10] your hears, +[4537.38 --> 4537.84] wherever that +[4537.84 --> 4538.18] is, +[4538.48 --> 4539.18] is where you +[4539.18 --> 4539.90] are witnessing +[4539.90 --> 4540.70] in shared +[4540.70 --> 4541.28] life, +[4541.32 --> 4541.74] and where you +[4541.74 --> 4542.80] are reminded, +[4543.22 --> 4543.42] right? +[4543.46 --> 4543.62] So, +[4543.74 --> 4544.18] wherever you +[4544.18 --> 4544.42] are, +[4544.56 --> 4545.14] wherever you +[4545.14 --> 4546.10] already love, +[4546.84 --> 4547.54] that's where +[4547.54 --> 4548.14] God is sending +[4548.14 --> 4548.38] you. +[4549.60 --> 4550.04] And so, +[4550.10 --> 4550.24] please, +[4550.32 --> 4550.80] take a picture +[4550.80 --> 4551.18] of it, +[4551.72 --> 4552.32] and send it +[4552.32 --> 4552.50] in, +[4552.56 --> 4553.02] you can send +[4553.02 --> 4553.46] it in via +[4553.46 --> 4554.34] email to +[4554.34 --> 4555.44] communications +[4555.44 --> 4555.92] at +[4555.92 --> 4557.34] l-i-c-r-c.ca, +[4557.50 --> 4557.96] or you can +[4557.96 --> 4558.50] text it to +[4558.50 --> 4558.76] me, +[4558.92 --> 4559.40] and then I +[4559.40 --> 4559.86] will forward +[4559.86 --> 4560.12] it, +[4560.30 --> 4560.88] and we will +[4560.88 --> 4561.88] gather them +[4561.88 --> 4562.18] up, +[4562.80 --> 4563.62] and we will +[4563.62 --> 4565.20] work on this +[4565.20 --> 4566.22] installation +[4566.22 --> 4567.46] together. +[4567.80 --> 4568.22] You will get +[4568.22 --> 4568.98] regular reminders +[4568.98 --> 4569.70] for this, +[4569.84 --> 4570.30] but if you were +[4570.30 --> 4571.22] to send an +[4571.22 --> 4572.08] influx of two +[4572.08 --> 4572.68] or three hundred +[4572.68 --> 4573.52] pictures over the +[4573.52 --> 4573.94] next week, +[4574.02 --> 4574.64] then the liturgical +[4574.64 --> 4575.20] arts team would +[4575.20 --> 4575.58] know how much +[4575.58 --> 4576.16] wall space they +[4576.16 --> 4576.34] need. +[4576.34 --> 4581.24] as we go +[4581.24 --> 4583.28] in this +[4583.28 --> 4584.42] shared life, +[4585.26 --> 4586.04] this table +[4586.04 --> 4587.68] becomes for us +[4587.68 --> 4588.32] a picture +[4588.32 --> 4589.34] of what's +[4589.34 --> 4589.66] happening. +[4590.26 --> 4590.66] So, +[4590.72 --> 4591.12] we gather +[4591.12 --> 4591.86] around this +[4591.86 --> 4592.58] table to be +[4592.58 --> 4593.66] sustained and +[4593.66 --> 4594.14] nourished, +[4594.18 --> 4594.68] and then we +[4594.68 --> 4596.00] go to our +[4596.00 --> 4596.84] various other +[4596.84 --> 4597.26] tables, +[4597.56 --> 4598.82] and we gather +[4598.82 --> 4599.50] around them, +[4599.68 --> 4600.32] and we share +[4600.32 --> 4600.80] what happens +[4600.80 --> 4601.06] here. +[4601.80 --> 4602.00] And so, +[4602.08 --> 4602.52] as we come +[4602.52 --> 4603.22] to this table +[4603.22 --> 4604.12] in our Lord's +[4604.12 --> 4604.68] Supper now, +[4604.68 --> 4606.90] keep that in +[4606.90 --> 4607.54] your mind, +[4608.02 --> 4608.60] that as you +[4608.60 --> 4609.36] gather here, +[4610.02 --> 4610.26] right, +[4610.34 --> 4611.84] as Jesus is +[4611.84 --> 4612.82] revealed to you +[4612.82 --> 4613.32] in the breaking +[4613.32 --> 4614.02] of bread and +[4614.02 --> 4614.74] the drinking +[4614.74 --> 4615.46] of the juice, +[4616.28 --> 4617.62] be inspired +[4617.62 --> 4619.00] to go and +[4619.00 --> 4620.02] reveal Him +[4620.02 --> 4620.92] wherever you +[4620.92 --> 4621.48] break bread, +[4622.06 --> 4622.44] wherever you +[4622.44 --> 4623.14] drink juice +[4623.14 --> 4624.14] throughout the +[4624.14 --> 4624.40] week. +[4625.26 --> 4625.50] Amen? +[4626.70 --> 4627.30] Amen. +[4627.48 --> 4628.14] Let me lead +[4628.14 --> 4628.68] you in prayer. +[4632.82 --> 4633.80] Holy God, +[4633.80 --> 4634.94] Heavenly Father, +[4635.72 --> 4636.82] we come to +[4636.82 --> 4637.62] you now at +[4637.62 --> 4638.18] this time +[4638.18 --> 4640.02] because you +[4640.02 --> 4641.04] have first +[4641.04 --> 4642.12] come to +[4642.12 --> 4642.48] us. +[4643.78 --> 4644.56] And so, +[4644.64 --> 4644.92] we pray, +[4645.04 --> 4645.54] Lord God, +[4645.92 --> 4646.94] build us +[4646.94 --> 4647.44] up. +[4649.26 --> 4650.10] Build us +[4650.10 --> 4650.56] up and +[4650.56 --> 4651.22] draw us +[4651.22 --> 4651.88] closer to +[4651.88 --> 4652.40] you and +[4652.40 --> 4653.48] closer to +[4653.48 --> 4653.84] each other, +[4653.90 --> 4654.30] that our +[4654.30 --> 4655.20] shared life +[4655.20 --> 4655.58] might, +[4655.90 --> 4656.16] in fact, +[4656.24 --> 4656.86] be a +[4656.86 --> 4658.10] witness to +[4658.10 --> 4658.48] the world. +[4660.62 --> 4661.56] That as we +[4661.56 --> 4662.94] display our +[4662.94 --> 4664.02] collective +[4664.02 --> 4665.14] lives together, +[4665.22 --> 4665.56] as we +[4665.56 --> 4666.26] display our +[4666.26 --> 4667.08] contrastive, +[4667.44 --> 4667.86] called-out +[4667.86 --> 4668.20] lives, +[4668.26 --> 4668.58] that they +[4668.58 --> 4669.18] would be +[4669.18 --> 4669.92] compelling +[4669.92 --> 4671.60] to a world +[4671.60 --> 4672.46] that is hungry +[4672.46 --> 4673.26] to encounter +[4673.26 --> 4673.62] you. +[4674.34 --> 4675.38] Use us +[4675.38 --> 4677.40] that people +[4677.40 --> 4678.26] might see +[4678.26 --> 4678.86] you, +[4679.20 --> 4679.64] Lord Jesus. +[4680.80 --> 4681.58] Nourish us +[4681.58 --> 4682.34] at this table +[4682.34 --> 4683.70] that we +[4683.70 --> 4684.40] might go +[4684.40 --> 4685.08] and be +[4685.08 --> 4685.68] salt and +[4685.68 --> 4686.68] light in +[4686.68 --> 4687.04] the world. +[4687.78 --> 4688.26] In Jesus' +[4688.46 --> 4688.76] name we +[4688.76 --> 4689.00] pray. +[4689.66 --> 4690.04] Amen. +[4690.04 --> 4690.12] Amen. +[4690.12 --> 4690.16] Amen. +[4690.16 --> 4690.18] Amen. +[4690.18 --> 4690.20] Amen. +[4690.20 --> 4690.24] Amen. +[4692.94 --> 4693.38] Amen. +[4704.18 --> 4705.52] Come send +[4705.52 --> 4706.30] your rule +[4706.30 --> 4707.64] and reign +[4707.64 --> 4708.98] in our +[4709.02 --> 4710.06] hearts +[4710.06 --> 4711.26] again. +[4711.84 --> 4713.06] Increase +[4713.06 --> 4713.70] in us +[4713.70 --> 4714.94] we pray. +[4715.26 --> 4716.10] Unveil +[4716.88 --> 4717.92] why we're +[4717.92 --> 4718.90] gay. +[4719.38 --> 4719.98] Come send +[4719.98 --> 4721.36] our hearts +[4721.36 --> 4723.14] Our place in gold +[4723.14 --> 4727.26] Our choir in our 865 +[4727.26 --> 4732.50] Holy Spirit, come, in need of sand +[4732.50 --> 4738.14] We are your churches +[4738.14 --> 4744.30] And we need your power in us +[4744.30 --> 4764.30] We sing your kingdom first, we hunger and we thirst, we refuse to waste our lives, for you're our joy and pride. +[4764.30 --> 4778.22] To see the captives' hearts to peace, to hurt the sick, the poor at peace, we may tell our lives for heaven's call. +[4780.56 --> 4789.14] We are your church, we pray revive this earth. +[4794.30 --> 4801.56] Build your kingdom here, let the darkness hear. +[4801.88 --> 4809.08] Show your mighty hand, ye Lord's free and land. +[4809.08 --> 4816.42] Let your church apply with this nation back. +[4816.86 --> 4824.22] Change the atmosphere, build your kingdom here. +[4824.30 --> 4826.30] We pray. +[4831.88 --> 4835.44] Unleash your kingdom's power. +[4835.82 --> 4839.18] Reaching the here and far. +[4839.60 --> 4842.72] No force of crown can stop. +[4843.26 --> 4846.72] Your beauty changing hearts. +[4846.72 --> 4850.94] You've made us more much more than this. +[4850.94 --> 4854.74] A way that he's out seeing us. +[4854.74 --> 4861.36] Fill us with the strength of our Christ. +[4861.36 --> 4864.98] We are your church. +[4864.98 --> 4872.18] We are the hope on earth. +[4872.18 --> 4876.76] Fill us with the strength of our God. +[4876.76 --> 4879.76] Build your kingdom here. +[4879.76 --> 4883.32] Let the darkness hear. +[4883.32 --> 4887.08] Show your mighty hand. +[4887.48 --> 4890.86] Heal our streets and land. +[4890.86 --> 4894.56] Set your church up high. +[4894.56 --> 4898.18] With this nation back. +[4898.18 --> 4901.94] Take the atmosphere. +[4902.14 --> 4905.70] Build your kingdom here. +[4905.70 --> 4907.90] We pray. +[4907.90 --> 4908.24] We pray. +[4908.24 --> 4910.08] We pray. +[4910.08 --> 4912.20] We pray. +[4912.20 --> 4931.98] As we come now to the table of our Lord, we have the opportunity to do so together. +[4931.98 --> 4938.70] And we do so with a little bit of a liturgy words that you are invited to speak and hear +[4938.70 --> 4939.66] as we go through. +[4939.66 --> 4941.08] You'll see it on the screen. +[4941.52 --> 4946.24] Please speak those words that are indicated by people for you to say. +[4947.14 --> 4950.30] And so we lift up our hearts. +[4950.96 --> 4953.06] We lift up our hearts. +[4953.06 --> 4955.30] Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. +[4955.94 --> 4958.28] It is right for us to give thanks. +[4958.96 --> 4959.74] Let's pray together. +[4961.26 --> 4964.76] With joy, we praise you, gracious God. +[4965.34 --> 4967.90] For you have created heaven and earth. +[4968.64 --> 4973.50] You have made us in your image and kept covenant with us even when we fell into sin. +[4974.20 --> 4979.86] We give you thanks for Jesus Christ, who by his life, death, and resurrection opened to +[4979.86 --> 4982.50] us the way of life everlasting. +[4983.06 --> 4983.82] Amen. +[4986.14 --> 4994.12] Jesus, before he suffered, gave us this memorial of his sacrifice until he comes again. +[4995.00 --> 4999.18] And the Lord Jesus, on the night that he was betrayed, took bread. +[4999.92 --> 5002.82] And when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, +[5003.24 --> 5006.10] This is my body, which is for you. +[5006.76 --> 5009.18] Do this in remembrance of me. +[5009.18 --> 5015.00] In the same way, he took the cup after supper and said, +[5015.48 --> 5018.80] This cup is the new covenant in my blood. +[5019.94 --> 5025.14] Do this whenever you drink it in remembrance of me. +[5025.14 --> 5034.66] For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes again. +[5035.60 --> 5039.18] This is the mystery of our faith. +[5039.18 --> 5042.84] Your death, O Christ, we proclaim. +[5043.46 --> 5045.58] Your resurrection, we affirm. +[5046.68 --> 5049.12] Your coming, we await with hope. +[5049.94 --> 5052.06] Glory be to you, Lord Jesus. +[5052.06 --> 5058.52] Church family, shared brothers and sisters. +[5058.94 --> 5066.12] The Lord has prepared his table for all who trust in him, for all who trust in him alone for their salvation. +[5066.12 --> 5072.40] And so, come to this table, you who have much faith and you who would like to have more. +[5072.96 --> 5081.04] Come to this table, you who have been to the sacrament often and you who have not been in a long time but are hearing the invitation of Jesus. +[5081.40 --> 5086.08] Come, you who have tried to follow Jesus and you who have failed. +[5086.26 --> 5090.90] Come to this table because Jesus Christ is raised. +[5090.90 --> 5097.40] Come to this table if you are here in person or if you are online and at home. +[5097.68 --> 5102.10] Because it is Christ who invites us to meet him here. +[5102.86 --> 5106.24] The gifts of God for the people of God. +[5107.86 --> 5114.56] As we gather at this table, we do so in a very particular way, meaningful way to us here. +[5114.70 --> 5118.66] We gather in groups that come up to the front in a circle around the table. +[5118.66 --> 5125.00] And so, we have elders who will act as ushers indicating when you come up to the front. +[5125.12 --> 5128.20] And then we have elders who will help serve here at the table. +[5128.38 --> 5133.12] And so, when you are indicated in your row, please come up to the front and gather around. +[5133.92 --> 5141.58] As you pass the elements one to the other, we invite you to say, when passing the bread, the body of Christ given for you. +[5141.84 --> 5146.12] And then when passing the juice, to say, the blood of Christ shed for you. +[5146.12 --> 5153.64] If you are unable to come up to the front but would like to receive supper, please indicate that to the elder who is out there. +[5153.74 --> 5158.20] And they will meet you at your spot and they will serve you there. +[5158.94 --> 5162.20] Additionally, there are people around and available for prayer. +[5162.48 --> 5170.56] If you would like to receive prayer, to be prayed over or prayed with, either before coming up or if you're not coming up this morning, +[5170.56 --> 5176.04] there are people who will be available in the foyer at the back to engage you there. +[5176.88 --> 5183.58] We're going to invite those who are volunteering in the service to come forward, the worship team and the elders who are serving. +[5183.72 --> 5188.88] We will serve that table first and then they will help facilitate our serving in a moment. +[5189.04 --> 5191.50] And there will be songs to sing throughout as we go. +[5191.50 --> 5194.14] So come on down and up to the front. +[5198.86 --> 5200.30] Come right in here. +[5202.72 --> 5203.34] He'll come. +[5203.66 --> 5204.54] Save a spot for him. +[5208.18 --> 5209.24] He's not going to do it. +[5216.24 --> 5217.60] Body of Christ given for you. +[5217.60 --> 5217.62] Thank you. +[5217.62 --> 5217.64] Thank you. +[5217.64 --> 5217.68] Thank you. +[5221.50 --> 5223.06] Body, right. +[5225.56 --> 5230.52] Right here. +[5243.66 --> 5248.74] Thank you. +[5251.50 --> 5271.40] Eat and remember. +[5281.50 --> 5287.98] Blood of Christ shed for you. +[5292.60 --> 5293.92] Blood of Christ shed for you. +[5311.50 --> 5341.48] Blood of Christ shed for you. +[5341.50 --> 5343.52] Drink and believe. +[5356.62 --> 5359.82] As this group is making their way back to their seats, +[5360.76 --> 5364.30] just a reminder that this is a feast unto the Lord, +[5364.42 --> 5366.40] and so when you're up front, you don't have to whisper to each other. +[5366.40 --> 5371.92] You could celebrate that this is the blood of Christ shed for you. +[5371.92 --> 5372.92] Amen. +[5372.92 --> 5373.92] Amen. +[5402.92 --> 5422.38] All who are thirsty, all who are weak, come to the fountain, take your heart in the stream of life, and lay out his sorrow. +[5422.38 --> 5444.26] He washed the earth away in the way that we perceive, as he was down to thee, sing, God, Lord Jesus, come. +[5444.26 --> 5452.26] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[5454.26 --> 5461.26] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[5463.26 --> 5468.26] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[5468.26 --> 5470.26] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[5470.26 --> 5489.26] All who are thirsty, all who are weak, come to the fountain, dip your heart in the stream of life, and lay out his sorrow. +[5489.26 --> 5496.26] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[5496.26 --> 5499.26] Come, Lord Jesus, come. +[5499.26 --> 5504.42] As he cries out to me +[5504.42 --> 5510.70] Sing Holy Spirit, Lord +[5510.70 --> 5520.56] Holy Spirit, Lord +[5520.56 --> 5527.70] Come, Lord Jesus, Lord +[5527.70 --> 5535.84] Come, Lord Jesus, Lord +[5535.84 --> 5539.18] All who are thirsty +[5557.70 --> 5566.84] Let us pray, pray together +[5566.84 --> 5570.98] On our knees +[5570.98 --> 5574.98] Let us pray, pray together +[5574.98 --> 5578.98] On our knees +[5579.98 --> 5583.98] When I fall on my knees +[5584.60 --> 5586.98] With my face to the Lord +[5586.98 --> 5589.12] And I fall on my knees +[5589.12 --> 5595.12] O Lord, have mercy on me +[5595.12 --> 5601.80] Let us drink wine together +[5601.80 --> 5604.12] On our knees +[5604.12 --> 5610.24] Let us drink wine together +[5610.24 --> 5614.38] On our knees +[5614.38 --> 5618.38] When I fall on thy feet +[5618.38 --> 5621.38] With my face to the Lord +[5621.38 --> 5630.38] O Lord, have mercy on me +[5630.38 --> 5635.38] Let us praise God together +[5635.38 --> 5640.52] On our knees +[5640.52 --> 5643.52] Let us praise God together +[5643.52 --> 5647.52] On our knees +[5647.52 --> 5652.52] When I fall on my knees +[5652.52 --> 5655.38] With my face to the Lord +[5655.38 --> 5657.52] Let us pray, Lord +[5657.52 --> 5658.52] Let us pray, Lord +[5658.52 --> 5663.52] O Lord, have mercy on me +[5663.52 --> 5672.74] We Him +[5672.74 --> 5700.02] A land who fears our sins away +[5700.02 --> 5703.74] Slain for us +[5703.74 --> 5709.26] And we remember the promise made +[5709.26 --> 5712.32] That all who come in faith +[5712.32 --> 5718.06] Find forgiveness at the cost +[5718.06 --> 5724.02] Though we share in His bread of life +[5724.02 --> 5729.02] And we dream of His sacrifice +[5729.02 --> 5732.42] As the sun +[5732.42 --> 5736.24] Of our hearts of peace +[5736.24 --> 5740.02] Around the table of peace +[5740.02 --> 5753.34] The body of our Savior +[5753.34 --> 5755.50] Jesus Christ +[5755.50 --> 5758.90] Born for you +[5758.90 --> 5764.68] He can remember the wounds that heal the death +[5764.68 --> 5766.90] That praise us not +[5766.90 --> 5768.66] Faith of Christ +[5768.66 --> 5771.90] To make us run +[5771.90 --> 5778.02] Though we share in His bread of life +[5778.02 --> 5783.12] And we dream of His sacrifice +[5783.12 --> 5787.68] At the time of our own +[5787.68 --> 5789.08] The blood of God +[5789.08 --> 5793.08] Around the table of peace +[5793.08 --> 5808.66] The blood that cleanses every saint I'll see +[5808.66 --> 5810.48] Shed for you +[5810.48 --> 5813.88] Drink and remember +[5813.88 --> 5814.88] Drink and remember +[5814.88 --> 5820.14] He drink that stuff that all may enter in +[5820.14 --> 5825.76] To receive the life of God +[5825.76 --> 5831.50] So we share in His bread of life +[5831.50 --> 5836.90] And we dream of His sacrifice +[5836.90 --> 5843.40] And He's sign of our arms of grace +[5843.40 --> 5846.96] Around the table of peace +[5846.96 --> 5860.86] And so with thankfulness and faith +[5860.86 --> 5863.36] We are to respond +[5863.36 --> 5867.76] And to remember +[5867.76 --> 5868.76] And to remember +[5868.76 --> 5873.24] Our hope we fall in the steps of Christ +[5873.24 --> 5878.26] As His body here on earth +[5878.26 --> 5880.76] As we share +[5880.76 --> 5883.22] His days in suffering +[5883.22 --> 5885.72] We proclaim +[5885.72 --> 5889.44] Christ will come again +[5889.44 --> 5892.08] And we'll join +[5892.08 --> 5895.22] With the feast of bread +[5895.22 --> 5899.22] Around the table of peace +[5899.22 --> 5929.20] And we'll join +[5929.22 --> 5943.18] How beautiful +[5943.18 --> 5948.62] The heavens are answered +[5948.62 --> 5952.12] The wide air and the heavens +[5952.12 --> 5956.18] And the sun's on the earth +[5956.18 --> 5958.54] How beautiful +[5958.54 --> 5959.10] How beautiful +[5959.10 --> 5964.00] The feet that are caught +[5964.00 --> 5967.60] The long-dusty road +[5967.60 --> 5971.50] And the hill to the cross +[5971.50 --> 5974.34] How beautiful +[5974.34 --> 5981.14] How beautiful +[5981.14 --> 5981.62] How beautiful +[5981.62 --> 5985.62] How beautiful +[5985.62 --> 5987.00] How beautiful +[5987.00 --> 5987.18] How beautiful +[5987.18 --> 5988.12] How beautiful +[5988.12 --> 5988.42] How beautiful +[5988.42 --> 5990.68] Is the body of Christ +[5990.68 --> 6002.36] How beautiful +[6002.36 --> 6004.00] How beautiful +[6004.00 --> 6004.52] How beautiful +[6004.52 --> 6007.10] the heart that fell +[6007.10 --> 6016.24] That took all my sin and bore it instead +[6016.24 --> 6023.10] How beautiful the tender eyes +[6023.74 --> 6030.10] That chose to bargain and never decide +[6030.10 --> 6033.10] How beautiful +[6037.10 --> 6047.10] How beautiful +[6047.10 --> 6054.10] How beautiful is the body of Christ +[6054.10 --> 6061.10] And as he laid down his life +[6061.10 --> 6067.10] We offer this sacrifice +[6067.10 --> 6071.10] That we will live +[6071.10 --> 6075.10] Just as he died +[6075.10 --> 6081.10] Willing to pay the price +[6081.10 --> 6091.10] Willing to pay the price +[6091.10 --> 6099.10] How beautiful the radiant bride +[6099.10 --> 6101.10] Who waits for her groom +[6101.10 --> 6105.10] With its light in her eyes +[6105.10 --> 6109.10] How beautiful +[6109.10 --> 6115.10] When humble hearts in the fruit of your life +[6115.10 --> 6119.10] So that others may live +[6119.10 --> 6123.10] How beautiful +[6123.10 --> 6125.10] How beautiful +[6125.10 --> 6129.10] How beautiful +[6129.10 --> 6131.10] How beautiful +[6131.10 --> 6141.10] Is the body of Christ +[6141.10 --> 6143.10] How beautiful +[6143.10 --> 6147.10] How beautiful +[6147.10 --> 6149.10] How beautiful +[6149.10 --> 6151.10] How beautiful +[6151.10 --> 6153.10] The feet that bring +[6153.10 --> 6155.10] The sound of good news +[6155.10 --> 6157.10] And the love of the King +[6157.10 --> 6159.10] How beautiful +[6159.10 --> 6161.10] The Lord +[6161.10 --> 6165.10] How beautiful +[6165.10 --> 6167.10] How beautiful +[6167.10 --> 6169.10] The hands that serve +[6169.10 --> 6171.10] The white and the bread +[6171.10 --> 6173.10] And the sons of the earth +[6173.10 --> 6198.60] How beautiful, how beautiful, how beautiful is the party of Christ. +[6203.10 --> 6223.10] How beautiful, how beautiful is the party of Christ. +[6223.10 --> 6248.10] He became sin, who knew not sin, that we might become. +[6248.10 --> 6256.10] His righteousness, he humbled himself and carried across. +[6256.10 --> 6265.10] Love so amazing, love so amazing. +[6265.10 --> 6275.10] Jesus Messiah, name above all names. +[6275.10 --> 6282.10] Blessed Redeemer, Emmanuel. +[6282.10 --> 6293.10] The mercy for sinners, the ransom from heaven. +[6293.10 --> 6303.10] Jesus Messiah, Lord of all. +[6303.10 --> 6310.10] His body of bread, his blood of wine. +[6310.10 --> 6314.10] Broken and poured out, all for love. +[6314.10 --> 6321.10] The cold and tremble, and the veil of stone. +[6321.10 --> 6329.10] Love so amazing, love so amazing. +[6329.10 --> 6339.10] Jesus Messiah, name above all names. +[6339.10 --> 6344.10] Blessed Redeemer, Emmanuel. +[6344.10 --> 6345.10] Emmanuel. +[6345.10 --> 6357.10] The mercy for sinners, the ransom from heaven. +[6357.10 --> 6364.10] Jesus Messiah, name above all names. +[6364.10 --> 6367.10] Jesus Messiah, Lord of all. +[6367.10 --> 6372.10] His name, Lord of all names. +[6372.10 --> 6377.10] Jesus Messiah, you are the one of our hearts. +[6377.10 --> 6380.10] Jesus Messiah, you are the one of our hearts. +[6380.10 --> 6386.10] His name, Jesus Messiah, you are the one of our hearts. +[6386.10 --> 6391.10] Jesus Messiah +[6391.10 --> 6397.10] Name above all names +[6397.72 --> 6401.10] Blessed Redeemer +[6401.78 --> 6403.78] Amen +[6403.78 --> 6410.10] The ransom for sinners +[6410.10 --> 6414.10] The ransom from heaven +[6414.10 --> 6418.54] Jesus Messiah +[6418.54 --> 6423.98] Lord of all +[6423.98 --> 6427.96] Jesus Messiah +[6427.96 --> 6434.10] Lord of all +[6440.10 --> 6443.20] As you go, we go together +[6443.20 --> 6447.10] Sent by God through the gospel +[6447.10 --> 6449.26] In the power of the Holy Spirit +[6449.26 --> 6453.90] Sent to witness to the Lord +[6453.90 --> 6457.86] Go in the power of His name and with His blessing +[6457.86 --> 6461.64] God go before you to lead you +[6461.64 --> 6464.16] God go behind you to protect you +[6464.16 --> 6466.66] God go beneath you to support you +[6466.66 --> 6469.98] And God go beside you to befriend you +[6469.98 --> 6472.54] Do not be afraid +[6472.54 --> 6474.92] Let the blessing of God come upon you today +[6474.92 --> 6476.52] Do not be afraid +[6476.52 --> 6481.94] But go in peace to love and serve the Lord +[6481.94 --> 6483.72] Amen +[6483.72 --> 6489.10] I invite you to join hands together +[6489.10 --> 6491.24] Across the aisles if you will +[6491.24 --> 6492.34] If you're comfortable +[6492.34 --> 6494.20] For this last one +[6494.20 --> 6512.10] May the peace of God our Heavenly Father +[6512.10 --> 6516.90] And the grace of Christ our risen Son +[6516.90 --> 6523.28] And the fellowship of God our Heavenly Father +[6523.28 --> 6527.90] Keep our hearts and minds within His love +[6527.90 --> 6534.96] And to Him He prays for His glorious strength +[6534.96 --> 6540.42] From the depths of earth to the heights of earth +[6540.42 --> 6545.72] We declare the name of the land once slain +[6545.72 --> 6551.18] Christ eternal, the King of kings +[6551.18 --> 6558.66] Faith is peace that passes understanding +[6558.66 --> 6563.90] And His grace which makes us what we are +[6563.90 --> 6569.28] And His fellowship of His communion +[6569.28 --> 6574.66] Make us one in spirit and in heart +[6574.66 --> 6580.34] And to Him He prays for His glorious strength +[6580.34 --> 6585.52] From the depths of earth to the heights of earth +[6585.52 --> 6590.68] We declare the name of the land once slain +[6590.68 --> 6596.10] Christ eternal, the King of kings +[6596.10 --> 6601.76] The King of kings +[6601.76 --> 6612.14] our show here +[6612.14 --> 6614.14] And us will prepare a different spirit +[6614.14 --> 6618.46] And us will prepare a different spirit +[6618.46 --> 6620.86] Make us one in spirit +[6620.86 --> 6650.84] Thank you. +[6650.86 --> 6680.84] Thank you. +[6680.86 --> 6710.84] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - September 24, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - September 24, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..1095fed1b5b760571b041213be83f86f7597b269 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - September 24, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,83 @@ +• Gratitude expressed multiple times +• Acknowledgment of God's presence +• Children's blessing prayer +• Congregation gathering for church family prayer +• Thanking God for creation and daily opportunities +• Reference to the covenant and Lord's presence in everyday life +• Gratitude for the changing seasons and time with family +• Confession of sins against God and others +• Recognition and renunciation of personal idols and distractions from God +• Thanksgiving for new school year and opportunities for growth in faith +• Intercession for church leaders, ministries, and volunteers +• Prayers for global events, including natural disasters, wars, and political crises +• Giving thanks for specific individuals, their needs, and those affected by HIV/AIDS and other health issues +• Discussion of the importance of slowing down and sabbathing in the presence of God, especially in a culture that idolizes busyness +• Reading from Deuteronomy 4:5-8 about Moses' final message to the people before entering the Promised Land +• Explanation of how gathering as a church is essential for worship, celebration of God's work, and growth in faith +• Discussion of the shared witness and mission of the church, with an emphasis on scattering and going out to share the Gospel +• Ministry and mission are encouraged by God +• Over 330 volunteer positions available at the church, with around 60% of members actively volunteering (approximately 144 people) +• Average volunteers hold 2.29 volunteer positions +• This high level of volunteering is unusual compared to institutional norms +• Many opportunities exist for new volunteers to get involved and add to the shared witness of the church +• Application of biblical promises to the church +• Hosea 11:1 and its connection to Matthew 2:13-15 and Jesus' flight to Egypt +• Fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in Jesus Christ +• Romans 6:6-9 and its discussion on union with Christ in death and resurrection +• New life in Christ and freedom from sin +• The promise of God to Abraham is the same as the fulfillment in Jesus Christ +• Israel was a slave in Egypt but promised freedom by God +• Jesus became obedient unto death to set us free from being slaves to sin +• The devil attempted to circumvent this promise by tempting Jesus with power and wealth +• Philippians 2:5-11 describes how Jesus humbled himself, becoming obedient to death on the cross +• The promise of God is now applied to the life of the church +• Revelation 3:12 mentions the new name written on believers as a sign of their salvation +• The multitude from every nation and tribe standing before the throne and Lamb in white robes +• The fulfillment of promises made to Israel in Jesus and its application to the church +• The temple as a place where God dwells among His people, including the body of Christ +• The Bible's principle that what is promised to Israel is fulfilled in Jesus and applied to the church +• The magnetic nature of God's presence being revealed through obedience and perfect life +• The compelling nature of Jesus' obedience and its drawing power to Himself +• The presence of God among us is revealed through our obedience, shared life together, and beauty alongside scars. +• This reveals the kingdom of God in our hearts and lives, drawing others to encounter Him. +• Moses commands Israel to observe God's laws carefully, as they will show wisdom and understanding to other nations. +• Israel is to lead by example, drawing others to the truth of who God is and His plan for how to live. +• Protecting children is connected to honoring God's name, reflecting God's special place in His heart for them. +• The promise to drown unwanted children, mentioned in Psalm 137 +• God's passion for children and the Christian church's practice of baptizing infants +• Infanticide and infant exposure in Roman culture during the Roman Empire period +• Early Christian response to infanticide, including collecting abandoned children and raising them as their own +• The early church's efforts to write letters to the emperor to stop the practice of infanticide +• Modern-day continuation of the work of protecting children from sacrifice and trafficking +• The principle of a nation's God being near to them is reflected in biblical accounts +• God hears the prayers and sees the tears of His people, including Israelites and others mentioned in Isaiah and Exodus +• Scripture also emphasizes that prayer can be answered, with examples from Proverbs and James +• The effectiveness of prayer is demonstrated by healing when prayed for by saints and elders +• The importance of praying over oil and anointing for spiritual work +• Shared witness is magnified through prayer, obedience, and declaration of God's work +• Witness is also made magnetic and compelling when hearts are changed by God +• Shared life with others strengthens witness to the world +• The church should be in places where God's presence is acknowledged or lacking +• A faithful church prioritizes displaying Christ's tenderness and beauty in its community +• The concept of Jesus' life and obedience as a model for Christians +• The idea that Christians are like the soul to the body in the world +• Bringing life and beauty to a "lifeless" world through faith and obedience +• The role of Jesus' obedience in revealing God and making salvation possible +• The connection between Jesus' death on the cross and redemption +• The responsibility of Christians to share their witness of the kingdom of God +• Launching an art project for the community +• Asking people to submit photos of places they love and spend time in +• Creating a piece that calls them to remember why they gather, grow, and go out +• Focusing on mission fields and gathering places as part of their shared witness +• Submitting photos to the office or communicating team for creation of a new piece +• The speaker expresses their faith and trust in God, citing Bible verses and prayers +• The congregation is encouraged to go forward in confidence, trusting that God hears their prayers and is present in their lives +• A hymn or song is sung, with repetitive lyrics emphasizing following God's lead +• A message of encouragement and invitation to connect with others for prayer and community is given +• Invitation to pray with prayer partners +• Blessing of God and going before, behind, beneath, and beside +• Do not be afraid, let God's blessing come upon you today +• Song invitation for tonight at 6 p.m. +• Worship song lyrics +• Personal testimony of being a servant of God +• Declaration of belonging to God body and soul in life and death \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - September 24, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - September 24, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..a48528149a0e808a001cb0ea7fd85ee8bdb15d30 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - September 24, 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2348.74] Thank you. +[2376.74 --> 2378.74] Thank you. +[2406.74 --> 2408.74] Thank you. +[2436.74 --> 2438.74] Thank you. +[2466.74 --> 2468.74] Thank you. +[2496.74 --> 2498.74] Thank you. +[2526.74 --> 2528.74] Thank you. +[2556.74 --> 2558.74] Thank you. +[2586.74 --> 2616.74] I would love to, +[2616.74 --> 2646.74] here, +[2646.74 --> 2648.74] we're here in the sanctuary, you know, I'm going to say, you know, I'm going to say, you know, +[2648.74 --> 2650.74] you, I'm going to go with it, but I'll do so I happen to the Lord, I'm going to hear this, God any of the Lord this is 후, you know, I'm going to do one day, the covenant right, you know, IВотtey, You know the Lord be with you. +[2650.74 --> 2656.86] live as you call us to in this world. We pray this in your son's name. Amen. Okay, we're going to do +[2656.86 --> 2661.90] the children's blessing. Are you ready? So let's stand up. The congregation's going to, too. Look +[2661.90 --> 2665.70] at them all. They know the drill, right? All right, and we'll put our hands up, and we're going to say +[2665.70 --> 2670.84] the Lord be with you together. Nice and loud, okay? Really loud this time. Here we go. One, two, three. +[2670.84 --> 2676.64] The Lord be with you. And also with you. All right, you guys can go to children's worship time. +[2680.74 --> 2702.04] Good morning. My name is Dave. I am one of the elders for this congregation. Let's join +[2702.04 --> 2710.26] together in our church family prayer. Father, this is the day that you have made. We rejoice, +[2710.74 --> 2715.48] and we are glad at it. Father, we thank you for the opportunity to meet as your church +[2715.48 --> 2720.68] and the church universal to celebrate the body of believers and to celebrate your name. +[2721.92 --> 2727.20] Father, we praise you for your creation and the place where we live. We think about the summer +[2727.20 --> 2732.94] that we just enjoyed, an opportunity to travel, to enjoy the outdoors, and to spend time with family. +[2733.64 --> 2740.72] We thank you for fall, for the change of seasons, and another opportunity to enjoy the world around +[2740.72 --> 2749.08] us. And we really take meaning from the words that God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. +[2750.64 --> 2755.34] Father, it's important for us to have a time of confession where we think about the sins that we've +[2755.34 --> 2760.30] committed against each other. And when we sin against each other, we are also sinning against you. +[2761.04 --> 2766.88] We confess there are things that we have done and things that we have not done. We confess that there +[2766.88 --> 2773.92] are things that we have said and things that we have not said that have been our failing. Father, we confess +[2773.92 --> 2782.76] that we all have our idols, an idol being anything that we put before you. We confess that there are +[2782.76 --> 2791.28] times where we put work and career, possessions, status, nation, politics, ideology, and our own sacred +[2791.28 --> 2802.32] cows, that we place them all before you. Help us to put those aside so that we can serve you and so that we can serve others. +[2803.20 --> 2814.62] Father, this is a good time for us to give thanks. We give thanks for a new school year, an opportunity for our students to learn more about the creation, about their world, +[2814.62 --> 2823.04] to learn more about their country, community, their own lives, and their relationship with you. +[2824.18 --> 2829.52] Father, we thank you for the leadership in this church. We think about Pastor Chris and Kevin and Josh. +[2829.74 --> 2835.10] We ask that you help them to faithfully share your word with us so that we may grow in our faith with you. +[2835.10 --> 2843.10] We think about our council, the elders and deacons, those who have the responsibilities for governance, pastoral care, and benevolence. +[2843.48 --> 2847.88] We pray for wisdom for them as they make their decisions and serve this church community. +[2848.30 --> 2853.98] We think about the many ministries that this church supports and the volunteers who make those happen. +[2854.46 --> 2857.88] We think about missions, our local needs and charities. +[2857.88 --> 2866.74] We think about those who volunteer for nursery, children's worship time, gems, cadets, the youth, the young adults, care groups, and seniors, +[2866.94 --> 2869.78] and all the ministries that we know are important. +[2870.32 --> 2875.40] We pray that all of them will serve our community and bring us closer to you. +[2876.04 --> 2883.20] We ask that you will move those who can serve to volunteer for any of these important ministries. +[2884.30 --> 2886.98] Father, we also pray for the needs that we have. +[2886.98 --> 2889.78] We pray for the needs that we have both here and around the world. +[2890.26 --> 2896.40] We think about the serious earthquake in Morocco, and we think about the terrible flooding that took place in Libya. +[2896.86 --> 2901.18] For both of those occasions, we grieve the loss of life. +[2901.52 --> 2904.84] We pray that you'll be very close to those who are grieving and mourning. +[2905.44 --> 2909.72] And for all the damage and number of people who have been displaced from their homes, +[2909.72 --> 2913.90] we pray that national and international efforts will fall into place, +[2914.00 --> 2917.08] that they'll be able to provide the relief to those who need it. +[2917.64 --> 2921.04] We think about political uncertainty in Niger and Gabon, +[2921.42 --> 2924.66] where they're wondering what kind of leadership their countries will have. +[2925.00 --> 2926.88] We pray for wisdom for those in charge, +[2927.28 --> 2930.46] and that they'll be able, whether they acknowledge you or not, +[2930.94 --> 2934.40] that they will take seriously the message to act justly, +[2934.40 --> 2937.26] to love mercy and to walk humbly with their God. +[2937.86 --> 2940.70] We think about the ongoing war in Ukraine. +[2942.24 --> 2945.16] And aside from all the politics and geopolitics of it, +[2945.32 --> 2949.64] we remember that it's the innocents caught in the middle who are going to suffer. +[2950.04 --> 2953.26] We pray that this war can come to an end, +[2953.50 --> 2956.84] and a real meaningful peace can be achieved between those two countries. +[2956.84 --> 2959.72] Father, we think about our offering today, +[2960.20 --> 2965.40] where we give our funds to the seeds of hope, +[2965.78 --> 2968.48] where we think about those who have been affected by HMV and AIDS. +[2968.80 --> 2972.86] We thank you for that ministry and the difference that we can make in those lives. +[2973.44 --> 2977.26] We think about the needs of those in our own congregation and their family members. +[2977.84 --> 2980.32] We pray for Thelma Tassemacher, +[2980.84 --> 2985.34] Amanda's mom who is in palliative care and facing the end of life. +[2985.34 --> 2989.26] We pray that you'll give her the peace and comfort that she needs. +[2991.60 --> 2997.16] And we pray for God's presence for all those who know her and who love her. +[2997.64 --> 2999.96] We thank you, Lord, that Ellen White is at home. +[3000.52 --> 3004.42] We ask that you'll help us to provide the support and the love that she needs +[3004.42 --> 3005.88] as she faces her health needs. +[3006.30 --> 3008.74] We think about Rose Vita with her health concerns. +[3008.74 --> 3015.74] We do pray for healing and better quality of life with that. +[3016.08 --> 3020.74] Father, we think about Amy Cron, a former member of this church who is dealing with cancer +[3020.74 --> 3023.48] and in the midst of chemotherapy. +[3024.24 --> 3027.48] We thank you for the treatment that she is able to give. +[3027.48 --> 3032.54] We pray that we'll ultimately be successful and she could be restored to full health before too long. +[3032.86 --> 3038.28] We think about those in our midst and those that we know who are broken and hurting. +[3038.74 --> 3041.72] We ask that you be with them in their current situation. +[3042.50 --> 3045.52] And Father, we pray for Chris as he leads us in your word. +[3045.90 --> 3051.72] We pray that we'll seriously respond to our mission to gather, grow, and go. +[3051.72 --> 3059.52] Father, Father, we pray all these things not because we deserve it, +[3059.70 --> 3063.14] but we pray it in the name of Jesus who loved us and died for us. +[3063.90 --> 3064.14] Amen. +[3081.72 --> 3093.80] I don't know about you, but this morning before worship, +[3093.98 --> 3096.86] I had five or six different conversations with different people, +[3097.46 --> 3106.58] and every one of them was around the idea of just how busy life is right now, +[3107.58 --> 3110.46] just how hectic things can feel. +[3110.46 --> 3113.14] And so as we come to God's word, +[3113.32 --> 3118.00] I just want to take a minute and allow you to take a deep breath, +[3119.00 --> 3123.40] to hold it, and to exhale slowly, +[3124.22 --> 3128.26] and to still your heart, +[3129.66 --> 3134.64] to still your mind as we enter into the presence of God, +[3134.64 --> 3140.42] as we hear the Father speak his word of hope and love over us, +[3140.54 --> 3146.00] and as he fills us with his purpose and power, +[3146.00 --> 3154.96] in a culture that idolizes busyness, +[3154.96 --> 3158.06] slowing down, +[3158.06 --> 3160.36] stopping, +[3161.80 --> 3164.48] sabbathing in the presence of God, +[3164.96 --> 3166.72] and hearing his voice, +[3167.52 --> 3170.90] is not only counter-cultural, +[3171.72 --> 3177.26] it's not only a witness that we offer to the world of a sense of peace +[3177.26 --> 3180.68] that surpasses the chaos of life, +[3181.12 --> 3186.38] but is a chance for you to just rest. +[3186.38 --> 3193.02] And so rest in the presence and words of Jesus this morning. +[3194.06 --> 3197.70] We're going to read together from Deuteronomy 4. +[3198.46 --> 3201.12] We're going to read just a few verses, +[3201.32 --> 3202.86] verses 5 through 8. +[3202.86 --> 3207.38] As we have prayed and said already, +[3207.62 --> 3209.44] at the beginning of the ministry year, +[3209.84 --> 3217.50] we focus in and launch out of a reflection on our mission or purpose together, +[3217.66 --> 3219.72] to gather, grow, and go. +[3220.98 --> 3226.42] Last week, we focused in and looked at our shared life together. +[3227.08 --> 3231.80] This week, we will focus in and look at how our shared life +[3231.80 --> 3235.08] leads to a shared witness. +[3236.02 --> 3240.82] And we'll see that starting in Deuteronomy 4, 5 through 8. +[3240.90 --> 3242.56] And so let's read together. +[3246.56 --> 3253.28] See, I taught you decrees and laws as the Lord my God commanded me. +[3254.44 --> 3259.78] What you need to know is that Moses is standing in front of the people of Israel. +[3259.78 --> 3264.08] They have exiled out of Egypt. +[3264.28 --> 3267.02] They have wandered through the wilderness, +[3267.30 --> 3270.20] came to Sinai, received the Ten Commandments, +[3270.38 --> 3273.54] disobeyed God, and spent 40 years wandering +[3273.54 --> 3275.56] before they could enter the Promised Land. +[3275.70 --> 3282.20] And Deuteronomy is a second telling of God's word to them +[3282.20 --> 3284.80] before they enter the land. +[3285.14 --> 3289.04] In many ways, this is Moses' final message to the people. +[3289.04 --> 3291.98] Hear what the Lord has said for you, +[3292.48 --> 3295.22] that you may live well in the land he has promised. +[3296.58 --> 3301.16] See, I have taught you decrees and laws as the Lord my God commanded me, +[3301.54 --> 3304.56] so that you may follow them in the land you are entering, +[3304.78 --> 3306.12] to take possession of it. +[3307.06 --> 3308.42] Observe them carefully, +[3308.90 --> 3312.50] for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations, +[3312.50 --> 3315.86] who will hear about all these decrees and say, +[3315.94 --> 3320.52] surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people. +[3321.32 --> 3324.68] What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them +[3324.68 --> 3328.44] the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him? +[3328.44 --> 3333.72] And what other nation is so great as to have such righteous decrees and laws +[3333.72 --> 3338.18] as this body of laws I am setting before you today? +[3339.18 --> 3340.76] This is the word of the Lord. +[3340.76 --> 3351.12] Now, as a church, we gather here every week, +[3351.62 --> 3356.14] and we gather together in the little places throughout the week. +[3356.68 --> 3359.60] We gather together to worship God. +[3359.70 --> 3363.28] We gather together to celebrate his work in our lives. +[3363.40 --> 3368.04] We gather together as the fellowship of the Holy Spirit in our midst. +[3368.04 --> 3372.84] We gather together as brothers and sisters in Christ, +[3372.94 --> 3376.34] made so by the blood of Jesus. +[3377.92 --> 3383.04] And whether we gather around this table here in this fellowship +[3383.04 --> 3387.64] or around tables in your homes or tables in your offices +[3387.64 --> 3389.50] or wherever it is that you might be, +[3389.60 --> 3395.58] however we gather, we do so to grow in the grace and knowledge +[3395.58 --> 3397.02] of our Lord and Savior Jesus. +[3397.02 --> 3403.46] We do so in order to be grown and to bear fruit as we abide in Jesus. +[3404.58 --> 3407.16] And then, together, we go. +[3408.24 --> 3412.16] As Jesus sent the disciples, so he is sending us. +[3412.28 --> 3416.56] The church is the called-out, sent people of God. +[3416.68 --> 3421.12] We gather and grow in order to scatter and go. +[3421.12 --> 3424.90] Worship in the Word and through prayer. +[3425.10 --> 3431.96] Worship in spirit and in truth is used by God to fuel us for mission, +[3432.20 --> 3435.48] to fuel us as his sent people. +[3437.08 --> 3439.86] Last week, we looked at our shared life. +[3440.08 --> 3443.74] This week, we look at our shared witness. +[3443.74 --> 3452.76] Now, as part of this launch season that we are in the midst of, +[3453.76 --> 3462.30] this last Thursday, we hosted the first ministry and mission table here, +[3462.30 --> 3467.94] which is a gathering of all the leaders and coordinators and team captains and committee chairs. +[3467.94 --> 3473.02] The goal at that gathering is to sort of celebrate what God is doing +[3473.02 --> 3479.42] and to help equip leaders as they face challenges in our ministry and mission together, +[3479.42 --> 3483.52] as they face what it is that we're doing here in our midst, +[3483.58 --> 3486.26] as they're encouraged by God to do that work. +[3486.26 --> 3490.06] And one of the things that we talked about that evening, +[3490.38 --> 3491.60] I'm not going to recap at all, +[3491.86 --> 3495.22] is just how amazing all y'all are. +[3497.36 --> 3500.26] Did you know that in this church, +[3500.78 --> 3505.46] we have over 330 volunteer positions? +[3506.24 --> 3507.88] That's places to serve. +[3509.02 --> 3511.64] Now, that doesn't include things like night shift +[3511.64 --> 3516.08] or the mission thrift store or the food bank, right? +[3516.08 --> 3518.38] That's just sort of internal stuff. +[3518.38 --> 3520.32] And that doesn't include reactivate, +[3521.08 --> 3524.00] which would add 150 opportunities. +[3525.36 --> 3528.94] We have 330 opportunities to serve here. +[3529.22 --> 3532.96] And I'm sure that I've missed a few because some people work so well +[3532.96 --> 3538.12] and serve so quietly in their places that it goes unnoticed. +[3539.54 --> 3542.78] Did you know that we also have approximately, +[3543.50 --> 3544.56] for the same reasons, +[3544.56 --> 3550.32] approximately 144 members volunteering in these positions? +[3551.60 --> 3554.76] And that's not including the youth helpers +[3554.76 --> 3556.04] that we have in the different places. +[3558.04 --> 3559.76] And so for those of you doing the quick math, +[3559.86 --> 3563.96] that's approximately 60% of our members are active, +[3564.08 --> 3564.76] are volunteering, +[3564.96 --> 3567.00] and are serving in our church community. +[3567.58 --> 3568.82] And this is amazing. +[3568.82 --> 3574.54] Like, what you need to hear is how much higher that number is +[3574.54 --> 3579.32] than the average sort of institutional realities. +[3580.40 --> 3580.90] Right? +[3580.98 --> 3584.30] Sometimes you talk about the 80-20 split, right, +[3584.34 --> 3587.06] where 80% of the work is done by 20% of the people. +[3588.02 --> 3590.46] Now, I admit that our top 20% of volunteers +[3590.46 --> 3592.54] are incredibly high-functioning people. +[3592.54 --> 3596.94] But with 60% of you guys active in the life of this church, +[3597.04 --> 3598.60] that's something worth celebrating. +[3598.60 --> 3604.06] Also, the kinds of volunteers we have here are amazing. +[3604.20 --> 3605.78] Again, for those of you who are doing the math, +[3606.40 --> 3611.22] on average, our volunteers are doing 2.29 volunteer positions. +[3612.44 --> 3613.90] So that means you're working hard. +[3614.84 --> 3615.78] And that's awesome. +[3616.98 --> 3617.10] Right? +[3617.16 --> 3621.68] This working together is part of our shared witness, +[3622.36 --> 3623.60] part of our shared reality. +[3623.60 --> 3627.28] And to be honest, I think most of us get it. +[3628.56 --> 3628.68] Right? +[3628.78 --> 3630.56] God is calling us to serve, +[3630.78 --> 3632.08] and y'all are responding. +[3633.92 --> 3635.54] Now, what this also means, +[3636.02 --> 3639.10] remember, 330 to 144, +[3639.50 --> 3640.38] what this also means, +[3640.46 --> 3642.24] if you are a guest here, +[3642.30 --> 3644.48] or if you are looking for a place to plug in, +[3645.14 --> 3646.54] there's lots of room for you. +[3647.44 --> 3648.84] There's lots of opportunity. +[3649.80 --> 3649.94] Right? +[3649.96 --> 3651.42] If God's been laying on your heart +[3651.42 --> 3653.82] a way to participate in the life of this church, +[3653.96 --> 3657.20] to add to our shared witness together, +[3657.80 --> 3659.40] there's a chance for you to do that, +[3659.42 --> 3660.90] and there's lots of places to connect. +[3661.02 --> 3662.28] And following worship, +[3662.74 --> 3664.58] you'll see many of those places, +[3664.70 --> 3666.94] and you'll have opportunity to sign up +[3666.94 --> 3668.50] for those places to connect. +[3668.50 --> 3674.78] What I want us to see together this morning +[3674.78 --> 3678.98] comes from the theological, +[3679.54 --> 3682.00] the biblical underpinnings, +[3682.66 --> 3684.70] foundations that call us +[3684.70 --> 3688.10] to this kind of life together. +[3689.46 --> 3690.26] And so for just a moment, +[3690.42 --> 3692.90] I want to do some biblical theology with you +[3692.90 --> 3695.08] to ground us in this. +[3695.08 --> 3697.44] And so for those of you +[3697.44 --> 3699.54] who are less interested in this work, +[3699.98 --> 3701.86] just bear with me for a few minutes +[3701.86 --> 3704.28] because it will help ground us +[3704.28 --> 3706.48] and I think give us a firmer foundation +[3706.48 --> 3707.78] for what we do. +[3708.48 --> 3710.00] But here to start +[3710.00 --> 3712.08] is a theological principle +[3712.08 --> 3714.16] that applies not just to this morning +[3714.16 --> 3714.80] and to our life, +[3714.88 --> 3716.48] but to your study of the Bible. +[3717.76 --> 3717.96] Right? +[3718.00 --> 3719.78] So if you study the Bible on your own +[3719.78 --> 3720.58] or in small group, +[3720.80 --> 3721.78] remember this principle +[3721.78 --> 3723.34] and it will help make sense +[3723.34 --> 3725.06] of what you read and hear. +[3726.00 --> 3726.96] Here's the principle. +[3729.06 --> 3731.64] What was promised to Israel +[3731.64 --> 3734.72] is fulfilled in Jesus +[3734.72 --> 3738.30] and is now applied to the church. +[3740.20 --> 3740.50] Okay? +[3740.68 --> 3741.42] Let me say that again. +[3741.52 --> 3744.32] What was promised to Israel +[3744.32 --> 3746.62] is fulfilled in Jesus +[3746.62 --> 3749.20] and is now applied to the church. +[3749.20 --> 3751.52] Let me give you an example +[3751.52 --> 3752.60] of what I'm talking about here. +[3752.74 --> 3753.50] Again, we're doing the work +[3753.50 --> 3754.38] of biblical theology. +[3755.50 --> 3757.52] Hosea 11 verse 1. +[3758.42 --> 3760.54] One of the so-called minor prophets, +[3760.70 --> 3761.98] not because he was less important, +[3762.08 --> 3764.22] but because he wrote smaller books. +[3765.16 --> 3766.36] Hosea says, +[3766.62 --> 3768.30] when Israel was a child, +[3768.40 --> 3769.84] or God says through Hosea, +[3770.34 --> 3770.88] Hosea, +[3770.96 --> 3772.18] when Israel was a child, +[3772.30 --> 3773.16] I loved him +[3773.16 --> 3774.50] and out of Egypt +[3774.50 --> 3776.16] I called my son. +[3777.50 --> 3777.76] Right? +[3777.76 --> 3779.04] The prophet is saying +[3779.04 --> 3781.38] that God has called Israel +[3781.38 --> 3782.56] out of Egypt. +[3783.64 --> 3783.98] Right? +[3784.02 --> 3785.04] We've already grounded ourselves +[3785.04 --> 3785.86] in that story. +[3786.88 --> 3788.00] They were taken away. +[3788.94 --> 3790.12] They fled there +[3790.12 --> 3790.96] because of a famine. +[3791.10 --> 3792.38] They became slaves in Egypt +[3792.38 --> 3794.08] and then they were exodus. +[3795.04 --> 3797.16] They were carried out by God. +[3798.88 --> 3799.44] Then, +[3799.44 --> 3804.40] if you jump to Matthew 2 +[3804.40 --> 3806.50] verse 13 and 15, +[3806.68 --> 3807.32] and you can just write +[3807.32 --> 3808.68] Hosea 11 verse 1, +[3808.78 --> 3810.34] Matthew 2, 13 and 15 down. +[3810.44 --> 3811.16] You can see it later. +[3812.12 --> 3812.88] Matthew writes, +[3813.06 --> 3814.50] when they had gone, +[3814.66 --> 3815.64] an angel of the Lord +[3815.64 --> 3816.74] appeared to Joseph +[3816.74 --> 3817.64] in a dream. +[3818.28 --> 3819.00] The angel said, +[3819.06 --> 3819.48] get up, +[3819.62 --> 3820.58] take the child +[3820.58 --> 3821.34] and his mother +[3821.34 --> 3822.54] and escape to Egypt. +[3823.04 --> 3823.96] Stay there +[3823.96 --> 3825.30] until I tell you +[3825.30 --> 3826.42] for Herod is going +[3826.42 --> 3827.58] to search for the child +[3827.58 --> 3828.46] and to kill him. +[3828.92 --> 3829.32] So, +[3829.58 --> 3830.64] Joseph got up, +[3830.86 --> 3831.56] took the child +[3831.56 --> 3832.24] and his mother +[3832.24 --> 3833.00] during the night +[3833.00 --> 3834.48] and left for Egypt +[3834.48 --> 3835.54] where he stayed +[3835.54 --> 3837.08] until the death of Herod. +[3837.32 --> 3838.56] And then hear what Matthew writes, +[3838.98 --> 3840.70] and so was fulfilled +[3840.70 --> 3841.62] what the Lord +[3841.62 --> 3842.26] had said +[3842.26 --> 3843.02] through the prophet, +[3843.74 --> 3844.80] out of Egypt +[3844.80 --> 3846.14] I have called +[3846.14 --> 3847.28] my son. +[3848.60 --> 3849.66] What was promised +[3849.66 --> 3850.58] to Israel +[3850.58 --> 3851.84] is fulfilled +[3851.84 --> 3853.08] in Jesus +[3853.08 --> 3854.38] and now is applied +[3854.38 --> 3855.56] to the church. +[3855.76 --> 3855.82] So, +[3855.96 --> 3856.12] let's, +[3856.58 --> 3857.46] Hosea 11, +[3857.68 --> 3858.54] Matthew 2, +[3858.68 --> 3860.30] now Romans 6. +[3860.48 --> 3862.14] Romans 6 verse 6 to 9. +[3863.14 --> 3864.80] For if we have been united +[3864.80 --> 3865.46] with him +[3865.46 --> 3867.02] in a death like his, +[3867.08 --> 3867.82] we will certainly +[3867.82 --> 3869.02] also be united +[3869.02 --> 3869.60] with him +[3869.60 --> 3870.44] in a resurrection +[3870.44 --> 3871.42] like his. +[3871.74 --> 3872.66] For we know +[3872.66 --> 3873.82] that our old self +[3873.82 --> 3875.34] was crucified with him +[3875.34 --> 3876.22] so that the body +[3876.22 --> 3877.54] ruled by sin +[3877.54 --> 3878.64] might be done away with +[3878.64 --> 3879.84] that we should no longer +[3879.84 --> 3882.82] be slaves to sin. +[3883.76 --> 3884.50] Because anyone +[3884.50 --> 3885.32] who has died +[3885.32 --> 3886.52] has been set free +[3886.52 --> 3887.32] from sin. +[3887.74 --> 3887.94] Now, +[3888.00 --> 3889.16] if we died with Christ, +[3889.22 --> 3889.66] we believe +[3889.66 --> 3890.30] that we will also +[3890.30 --> 3891.26] live with him +[3891.26 --> 3892.34] for we know +[3892.34 --> 3893.28] that since Christ +[3893.28 --> 3894.46] was raised from the dead, +[3894.56 --> 3896.24] he cannot die again. +[3896.52 --> 3897.70] Death no longer +[3897.70 --> 3898.96] has mastery +[3898.96 --> 3900.48] over them. +[3901.86 --> 3902.38] So, +[3902.38 --> 3904.14] Israel was a slave +[3904.14 --> 3905.70] in Egypt +[3905.70 --> 3906.74] and they were +[3906.74 --> 3908.40] promised freedom +[3908.40 --> 3909.54] from slavery. +[3909.78 --> 3910.72] Jesus came, +[3911.06 --> 3912.00] took on the nature +[3912.00 --> 3913.16] of a slave +[3913.16 --> 3914.52] and became +[3914.52 --> 3917.12] obedient unto death +[3917.12 --> 3918.26] and has now +[3918.26 --> 3920.06] set us free +[3920.06 --> 3921.76] from being slaves +[3921.76 --> 3922.96] to sin. +[3923.90 --> 3924.72] What was promised +[3924.72 --> 3925.30] to Israel +[3925.30 --> 3926.36] is fulfilled in Jesus +[3926.36 --> 3927.32] and is now applied +[3927.32 --> 3928.72] to the life +[3928.72 --> 3929.32] of the church. +[3929.32 --> 3931.28] you can see this again +[3931.28 --> 3932.78] in Genesis 12, +[3932.98 --> 3933.14] right? +[3933.18 --> 3933.72] The promise +[3933.72 --> 3935.02] of God spoken +[3935.02 --> 3936.00] to Abraham. +[3936.40 --> 3937.14] It's the founding, +[3937.46 --> 3938.48] the first patriarch +[3938.48 --> 3939.26] of the nation +[3939.26 --> 3940.02] of Israel. +[3940.16 --> 3940.72] God says, +[3941.56 --> 3942.38] I will make you +[3942.38 --> 3943.70] into a great nation +[3943.70 --> 3944.90] and I will bless you +[3944.90 --> 3945.72] and I will make your name +[3945.72 --> 3947.08] great and you will be +[3947.08 --> 3947.84] a blessing. +[3949.14 --> 3949.96] And then, +[3950.06 --> 3951.18] in Matthew 4, +[3951.90 --> 3952.72] in the story +[3952.72 --> 3953.34] where Jesus +[3953.34 --> 3954.48] goes into the wilderness +[3954.48 --> 3955.22] to be tempted +[3955.22 --> 3956.48] by the devil, +[3956.48 --> 3957.56] there's an attempt +[3957.56 --> 3959.46] to circumvent +[3959.46 --> 3960.26] or shortcut +[3960.26 --> 3961.48] this promise. +[3961.64 --> 3962.70] The devil says, +[3962.82 --> 3963.96] the devil took Jesus +[3963.96 --> 3965.20] to a very high mountain +[3965.20 --> 3965.92] and showed him +[3965.92 --> 3966.58] all the kingdoms +[3966.58 --> 3967.18] of the world +[3967.18 --> 3968.04] and their splendor +[3968.04 --> 3968.76] and said, +[3969.12 --> 3970.50] all this I will give you +[3970.50 --> 3971.68] if you bow down +[3971.68 --> 3972.58] and worship me. +[3973.34 --> 3974.20] And Jesus said, +[3974.26 --> 3974.94] away from me, +[3974.98 --> 3975.16] Satan, +[3975.26 --> 3975.84] for it is written, +[3976.06 --> 3977.20] worship the Lord your God +[3977.20 --> 3978.94] and serve him only. +[3979.76 --> 3980.84] The devil is tempting +[3980.84 --> 3982.16] Jesus with a shortcut +[3982.16 --> 3983.46] to the fulfillment +[3983.46 --> 3984.20] of the promise +[3984.20 --> 3985.54] spoken to Israel, +[3985.54 --> 3986.14] but instead, +[3986.66 --> 3988.02] as we read in Philippians 2 +[3988.02 --> 3989.34] and I've already alluded to it, +[3990.20 --> 3990.90] Philippians 2, +[3991.12 --> 3992.08] and being found +[3992.08 --> 3993.46] in appearance as a man, +[3993.86 --> 3995.72] Jesus humbled himself +[3995.72 --> 3997.50] becoming obedient to death, +[3997.64 --> 3999.18] even death on the cross. +[3999.70 --> 4000.22] Therefore, +[4000.68 --> 4001.80] God exalted him +[4001.80 --> 4002.92] to the highest place +[4002.92 --> 4004.14] and gave him the name +[4004.14 --> 4005.34] that is above every name +[4005.34 --> 4006.80] that at the name of Jesus +[4006.80 --> 4008.10] every knee should bow +[4008.10 --> 4009.42] in heaven and on earth +[4009.42 --> 4010.54] and under the earth +[4010.54 --> 4012.58] and every tongue acknowledge +[4012.58 --> 4014.84] that Jesus Christ is Lord +[4014.84 --> 4016.68] to the glory of God, +[4017.00 --> 4017.50] the Father. +[4019.42 --> 4021.60] What was promised to Israel +[4021.60 --> 4024.58] is fulfilled in Jesus +[4024.58 --> 4027.36] and then applied to the church. +[4027.88 --> 4030.24] In Revelation 3, verse 12, +[4030.38 --> 4030.76] we read, +[4030.76 --> 4035.28] I will write the name of my God, +[4035.38 --> 4036.64] the name of my city, +[4036.72 --> 4037.46] of my God, +[4037.54 --> 4038.96] the new Jerusalem on them, +[4039.02 --> 4040.14] which is coming down +[4040.14 --> 4041.46] out of heaven from my God, +[4041.58 --> 4043.90] and I will also write on them +[4043.90 --> 4045.54] my new name. +[4046.54 --> 4047.32] And after this, +[4047.38 --> 4047.74] I looked, +[4047.80 --> 4048.62] and there before me +[4048.62 --> 4049.54] was a great multitude +[4049.54 --> 4050.66] that no one can count +[4050.66 --> 4051.54] from every nation, +[4051.96 --> 4052.28] tribe, +[4052.34 --> 4052.76] and people, +[4052.84 --> 4053.50] and language +[4053.50 --> 4055.28] standing before the throne +[4055.28 --> 4056.20] and before the Lamb, +[4056.20 --> 4057.30] and they were wearing +[4057.30 --> 4058.16] white robes +[4058.16 --> 4058.84] and were holding +[4058.84 --> 4059.70] palm branches +[4059.70 --> 4061.00] in their hands. +[4062.26 --> 4063.22] What was promised +[4063.22 --> 4064.26] to Israel +[4064.26 --> 4065.52] is fulfilled in Jesus +[4065.52 --> 4067.08] and applied to the church. +[4067.60 --> 4068.54] And you can do this +[4068.54 --> 4069.82] all throughout the Bible. +[4069.88 --> 4070.18] You can do it +[4070.18 --> 4071.42] with the temple, right? +[4071.48 --> 4072.52] The Garden of Eden +[4072.52 --> 4073.36] was a temple. +[4073.52 --> 4073.96] The people +[4073.96 --> 4075.10] had a tabernacle +[4075.10 --> 4075.80] and a temple +[4075.80 --> 4076.76] where God dwelled +[4076.76 --> 4077.46] among them. +[4077.78 --> 4079.00] And then Jesus says, +[4079.12 --> 4080.26] destroy this temple +[4080.26 --> 4081.76] and I will rebuild it. +[4082.34 --> 4083.12] John tells us +[4083.12 --> 4084.16] that Jesus was referring +[4084.16 --> 4084.82] to the temple +[4084.82 --> 4085.86] of His body +[4085.86 --> 4086.58] because Jesus +[4086.58 --> 4087.80] is the place +[4087.80 --> 4088.90] where God dwells +[4088.90 --> 4089.70] with His people. +[4090.20 --> 4091.24] John 1, 14, +[4091.36 --> 4092.46] the Word became flesh +[4092.46 --> 4093.34] and made His dwelling +[4093.34 --> 4094.12] among us. +[4094.96 --> 4096.46] And then Paul writes, +[4097.36 --> 4098.44] do you not know +[4098.44 --> 4099.94] that your bodies +[4099.94 --> 4101.56] are a temple +[4101.56 --> 4102.90] of the Holy Spirit +[4102.90 --> 4104.26] who is in you, +[4104.56 --> 4105.38] whom you have received +[4105.38 --> 4106.00] from God? +[4106.26 --> 4107.94] You are not your own. +[4109.22 --> 4109.94] You see it +[4109.94 --> 4111.08] over and over again. +[4111.18 --> 4111.80] What is promised +[4111.80 --> 4112.44] to Israel +[4112.44 --> 4113.16] is fulfilled +[4113.16 --> 4113.98] in Jesus +[4113.98 --> 4114.58] and is now +[4114.58 --> 4115.56] applied to the church. +[4115.66 --> 4117.10] And if you take +[4117.10 --> 4117.96] this principle, +[4118.22 --> 4119.14] this principle +[4119.14 --> 4120.08] for interpretation, +[4121.00 --> 4122.40] you will get +[4122.40 --> 4123.42] so much more +[4123.42 --> 4125.06] out of your Bible study +[4125.06 --> 4126.14] and so much more +[4126.14 --> 4127.60] out of the questions +[4127.60 --> 4128.24] you have +[4128.24 --> 4129.18] for certain texts +[4129.18 --> 4129.92] and how they might +[4129.92 --> 4131.50] apply to your life. +[4132.34 --> 4133.48] What was promised +[4133.48 --> 4134.48] to Israel +[4134.48 --> 4135.20] is fulfilled +[4135.20 --> 4135.82] in Jesus +[4135.82 --> 4136.88] and now applied +[4136.88 --> 4138.20] to the church. +[4138.62 --> 4139.16] And so, +[4139.30 --> 4140.04] of course, +[4140.60 --> 4142.04] the same is true +[4142.04 --> 4144.42] for Deuteronomy 4 +[4144.42 --> 4146.14] verses 5 through 8 +[4146.14 --> 4147.36] for the text +[4147.36 --> 4147.98] that we read +[4147.98 --> 4149.28] this morning. +[4150.32 --> 4151.38] The idea here +[4151.38 --> 4152.54] is that the people's +[4152.54 --> 4153.06] obedience, +[4153.56 --> 4155.20] their beautiful life +[4155.20 --> 4155.76] together, +[4155.76 --> 4157.90] is supposed to reveal +[4157.90 --> 4158.82] God's presence +[4158.82 --> 4159.60] among them. +[4159.78 --> 4160.92] It's supposed to be +[4160.92 --> 4161.56] magnetic +[4161.56 --> 4163.10] in order to draw +[4163.10 --> 4163.94] other nations +[4163.94 --> 4164.62] to God. +[4164.62 --> 4164.66] God. +[4166.30 --> 4167.86] And in the same way, +[4168.12 --> 4169.18] Jesus' obedience, +[4169.46 --> 4170.72] His perfect life, +[4170.90 --> 4171.72] reveals God's +[4171.72 --> 4172.86] perfect righteousness. +[4173.14 --> 4173.72] And there's something +[4173.72 --> 4175.40] beautiful and compelling +[4175.40 --> 4177.02] about Jesus' obedience +[4177.02 --> 4178.24] as you read the Gospels. +[4178.50 --> 4178.98] There's something +[4178.98 --> 4180.28] magnetic about Him +[4180.28 --> 4182.12] that draws people +[4182.12 --> 4183.14] to Himself, +[4183.56 --> 4184.10] which is, +[4184.20 --> 4184.58] of course, +[4184.66 --> 4185.24] we believe, +[4185.32 --> 4186.94] a drawing to God. +[4188.18 --> 4189.06] And then the same +[4189.06 --> 4190.86] is true for us, +[4190.98 --> 4191.70] for the church, +[4191.90 --> 4193.36] not only globally +[4193.36 --> 4194.24] and historically, +[4194.40 --> 4196.50] but here at Langley-Emmanuel, +[4196.64 --> 4198.04] right in our midst, +[4198.14 --> 4199.18] our obedience, +[4199.42 --> 4201.62] our shared life together, +[4202.24 --> 4203.70] hopefully beautiful, +[4204.96 --> 4205.62] but beauty +[4205.62 --> 4208.02] and scars together, +[4208.86 --> 4210.66] reveals the presence +[4210.66 --> 4212.62] of God among us. +[4213.06 --> 4214.94] It reveals His kingdom come +[4214.94 --> 4216.16] and His kingdom coming +[4216.16 --> 4217.46] in our hearts +[4217.46 --> 4218.42] and in our lives. +[4218.90 --> 4220.36] And there's something, +[4220.64 --> 4221.20] Lord willing, +[4221.44 --> 4222.36] there's something +[4222.36 --> 4224.02] magnetic about that +[4224.02 --> 4225.86] that draws other people +[4225.86 --> 4227.36] to encounter God, +[4227.46 --> 4228.48] to encounter Jesus, +[4229.14 --> 4230.82] to encounter God +[4230.82 --> 4232.30] at work in the world +[4232.30 --> 4234.50] through us, +[4235.20 --> 4235.80] His church. +[4237.40 --> 4237.76] And again, +[4237.84 --> 4238.40] look carefully +[4238.40 --> 4240.04] at what Moses says +[4240.04 --> 4240.76] to the people +[4240.76 --> 4241.64] in our text. +[4241.64 --> 4242.38] He says, +[4243.38 --> 4244.64] observe them carefully, +[4244.76 --> 4245.60] that is the commands +[4245.60 --> 4246.12] and the laws +[4246.12 --> 4247.52] that I have given you. +[4247.96 --> 4249.00] Observe them carefully, +[4249.20 --> 4250.24] for this will show +[4250.24 --> 4251.02] your wisdom +[4251.02 --> 4251.78] and understanding +[4251.78 --> 4252.46] to the nations +[4252.46 --> 4253.78] who will hear about +[4253.78 --> 4254.62] all these decrees +[4254.62 --> 4255.16] and say, +[4255.40 --> 4257.98] surely this is a great nation +[4257.98 --> 4258.84] or this great nation +[4258.84 --> 4259.48] is wise +[4259.48 --> 4261.08] and understanding people. +[4263.08 --> 4265.24] By her contrast, +[4266.84 --> 4269.34] by her life +[4269.34 --> 4270.90] standing apart +[4270.90 --> 4272.28] from the other nations, +[4272.96 --> 4274.26] Israel is supposed +[4274.26 --> 4276.42] to lead by example +[4276.42 --> 4279.60] and in so doing +[4279.60 --> 4281.44] draw others +[4281.44 --> 4282.72] to the truth +[4282.72 --> 4283.74] of who God is +[4283.74 --> 4284.40] and His plan +[4284.40 --> 4285.18] and purpose +[4285.18 --> 4286.06] for how to live +[4286.06 --> 4286.52] in the world. +[4287.82 --> 4288.12] And so, +[4288.24 --> 4288.70] for example, +[4289.50 --> 4291.36] in a time of history +[4291.36 --> 4292.42] and a part +[4292.42 --> 4294.96] of the history +[4294.96 --> 4295.96] of civilization +[4295.96 --> 4298.02] where child sacrifice +[4298.02 --> 4299.14] is common, +[4300.38 --> 4302.08] Israel is commanded +[4302.08 --> 4303.50] in Leviticus 18, +[4304.28 --> 4305.12] do not give +[4305.12 --> 4306.28] any of your children +[4306.28 --> 4307.40] to be sacrificed +[4307.40 --> 4308.28] to Molech +[4308.28 --> 4309.48] for you must not +[4309.48 --> 4310.40] profane the name +[4310.40 --> 4311.06] of your God. +[4311.44 --> 4312.52] I am the Lord. +[4313.52 --> 4313.88] Now, +[4313.94 --> 4314.74] notice carefully, +[4315.12 --> 4315.26] right, +[4315.30 --> 4315.94] that there is +[4315.94 --> 4317.10] a straight line +[4317.10 --> 4318.50] between protecting +[4318.50 --> 4319.18] children +[4319.18 --> 4320.48] and honoring +[4320.48 --> 4321.40] the name of God. +[4322.96 --> 4323.18] Right, +[4323.24 --> 4324.36] God has a special +[4324.36 --> 4325.56] place in His heart +[4325.56 --> 4326.56] for children. +[4327.68 --> 4328.24] And Jesus +[4328.24 --> 4329.52] says the same thing. +[4329.62 --> 4330.32] Jesus says +[4330.32 --> 4331.22] in Matthew 19, +[4331.22 --> 4332.90] let the little children +[4332.90 --> 4333.72] come to me +[4333.72 --> 4335.18] and do not hinder them +[4335.18 --> 4335.76] for the kingdom +[4335.76 --> 4336.70] of heaven belongs +[4336.70 --> 4338.00] to such as these. +[4338.08 --> 4338.92] Or in Matthew 18, +[4339.02 --> 4339.44] He says, +[4340.00 --> 4341.36] rather explicitly, +[4341.78 --> 4343.06] if anyone causes +[4343.06 --> 4344.46] one of these little ones, +[4344.60 --> 4345.40] those who believe +[4345.40 --> 4345.80] in me, +[4345.92 --> 4346.56] to stumble, +[4347.04 --> 4347.80] it would be better +[4347.80 --> 4348.56] for them to have +[4348.56 --> 4349.60] a large millstone +[4349.60 --> 4350.56] hung around their neck +[4350.56 --> 4351.76] and to be drowned +[4351.76 --> 4352.76] in the depths +[4352.76 --> 4353.60] of the sea. +[4357.18 --> 4358.10] It was promised +[4358.10 --> 4358.62] to Israel, +[4359.02 --> 4359.76] it was fulfilled +[4359.76 --> 4360.26] in Jesus +[4360.26 --> 4361.28] and applies +[4361.28 --> 4361.84] to the church. +[4362.16 --> 4362.44] Peter, +[4362.64 --> 4364.20] in his Acts 2 sermon +[4364.20 --> 4365.48] on the day of Pentecost, +[4365.58 --> 4365.92] says, +[4366.98 --> 4367.54] in Acts 2, +[4367.58 --> 4368.14] verse 39, +[4368.30 --> 4369.44] the promise is for you +[4369.44 --> 4370.96] and for your children, +[4371.14 --> 4372.62] for all who are far off, +[4372.64 --> 4373.42] for all whom +[4373.42 --> 4374.46] the Lord our God +[4374.46 --> 4375.26] will call. +[4376.34 --> 4376.62] Now, +[4376.66 --> 4377.48] this truth, +[4377.62 --> 4377.88] right, +[4377.96 --> 4379.68] that God is passionate +[4379.68 --> 4381.12] for children +[4381.12 --> 4382.42] is part of why +[4382.42 --> 4383.42] the Christian church +[4383.42 --> 4384.46] through millennia +[4384.46 --> 4386.10] has baptized infants. +[4386.10 --> 4389.12] but also, +[4389.98 --> 4390.26] right, +[4390.32 --> 4391.76] in this same time frame, +[4392.16 --> 4393.92] in the early church +[4393.92 --> 4395.92] during the Roman period, +[4396.04 --> 4397.54] the Roman Empire period, +[4397.78 --> 4399.70] there's a cultural practice +[4399.70 --> 4401.38] of infanticide +[4401.38 --> 4402.92] or of infant exposure. +[4403.98 --> 4404.44] That is, +[4404.54 --> 4405.46] in Roman culture, +[4405.60 --> 4406.68] it was very common +[4406.68 --> 4408.88] for unwanted children, +[4409.24 --> 4409.90] and honestly, +[4410.06 --> 4411.08] usually it was girls, +[4411.94 --> 4412.18] right, +[4412.20 --> 4413.14] who were born to people +[4413.14 --> 4413.94] that didn't want them +[4413.94 --> 4415.18] to be taken outside +[4415.18 --> 4416.08] the city walls +[4416.08 --> 4416.98] and to be left +[4416.98 --> 4417.76] on a garbage heap +[4417.76 --> 4419.80] and then just walked away. +[4420.92 --> 4422.48] This act of infant exposure +[4422.48 --> 4423.46] is common, +[4423.78 --> 4424.56] it is accepted, +[4424.78 --> 4425.72] and it is normalized +[4425.72 --> 4427.22] in the Roman world. +[4428.48 --> 4429.90] In the early church, +[4430.46 --> 4431.94] the Christians refused +[4431.94 --> 4433.40] to let that stand, +[4434.24 --> 4436.02] refused to let that happen. +[4436.80 --> 4436.96] Now, +[4436.98 --> 4437.60] sometimes, +[4437.88 --> 4438.82] slavers would go +[4438.82 --> 4439.82] to those garbage heaps +[4439.82 --> 4441.34] and they would take the kids +[4441.34 --> 4442.86] and then they would raise +[4442.86 --> 4443.92] those kids as slaves +[4443.92 --> 4445.64] usually in some form +[4445.64 --> 4446.18] of trafficking. +[4447.64 --> 4448.58] But also, +[4448.92 --> 4450.24] early Christian families +[4450.24 --> 4450.98] would go out +[4450.98 --> 4451.76] to these places +[4451.76 --> 4452.78] and they would collect +[4452.78 --> 4453.32] these children +[4453.32 --> 4454.38] and they would raise them +[4454.38 --> 4455.48] as their own. +[4456.00 --> 4457.04] And there are so many +[4457.04 --> 4458.16] amazing stories +[4458.16 --> 4459.32] from the early church +[4459.32 --> 4460.80] of these children +[4460.80 --> 4461.94] who were gathered +[4461.94 --> 4463.46] from the exposure piles +[4463.46 --> 4464.52] who grow up +[4464.52 --> 4465.42] and become leaders. +[4465.96 --> 4466.88] One becomes a bishop +[4466.88 --> 4468.20] in the early church. +[4470.14 --> 4471.96] The church even started +[4471.96 --> 4473.14] writing letters +[4473.14 --> 4474.00] to the emperor +[4474.00 --> 4476.12] to stop the practice. +[4478.34 --> 4478.82] Now, +[4478.86 --> 4479.64] let me be clear +[4479.64 --> 4480.64] that this work +[4480.64 --> 4481.88] continues today, +[4482.00 --> 4482.28] right, +[4482.34 --> 4483.56] as children +[4483.56 --> 4484.84] are being sacrificed +[4484.84 --> 4485.68] to all sorts +[4485.68 --> 4486.62] of different molex +[4486.62 --> 4487.38] in the world +[4487.38 --> 4488.22] that we live in. +[4489.28 --> 4490.74] The work of pro-life, +[4490.88 --> 4492.26] of protecting children +[4492.26 --> 4493.24] in trafficking, +[4493.68 --> 4495.46] the work of protecting +[4495.46 --> 4497.26] the least +[4497.26 --> 4498.30] and the smallest +[4498.30 --> 4499.04] among us +[4499.04 --> 4500.48] continues as part +[4500.48 --> 4501.72] of our shared +[4501.72 --> 4503.48] responsibility together. +[4504.62 --> 4505.14] But again, +[4505.20 --> 4506.12] we can keep going here +[4506.12 --> 4506.88] because you trace +[4506.88 --> 4508.24] the same for laws +[4508.24 --> 4508.92] in Israel +[4508.92 --> 4509.90] around refugees +[4509.90 --> 4511.00] or strangers +[4511.00 --> 4511.82] or aliens, +[4512.38 --> 4512.50] right? +[4512.52 --> 4513.16] You can even make +[4513.16 --> 4513.98] the case for the +[4513.98 --> 4514.96] dietary laws +[4514.96 --> 4515.58] that were given +[4515.58 --> 4516.52] to the people +[4516.52 --> 4517.38] as a reflection +[4517.38 --> 4518.48] of some sort of wisdom +[4518.48 --> 4519.56] to protect them +[4519.56 --> 4521.10] from certain diseases. +[4522.88 --> 4524.10] This is the point +[4524.10 --> 4525.28] that is going on +[4525.28 --> 4525.90] and it continues +[4525.90 --> 4526.36] for Moses +[4526.36 --> 4527.06] in our text +[4527.06 --> 4528.44] where he says, +[4529.16 --> 4530.12] what other nation +[4530.12 --> 4531.04] is so great +[4531.04 --> 4532.28] as to have their gods +[4532.28 --> 4533.18] near them +[4533.18 --> 4534.52] the way the Lord +[4534.52 --> 4535.34] our God +[4535.34 --> 4536.24] is near us +[4536.24 --> 4537.82] when we pray to Him? +[4538.86 --> 4539.30] Again, +[4539.40 --> 4539.80] remember +[4539.80 --> 4541.24] the principle here, +[4541.32 --> 4541.50] right, +[4541.56 --> 4542.88] that their beautiful +[4542.88 --> 4543.78] life together +[4543.78 --> 4545.40] is supposed to reveal +[4545.40 --> 4546.26] God's presence +[4546.26 --> 4546.84] among them, +[4546.90 --> 4548.16] supposed to be magnetic +[4548.16 --> 4549.22] in order to draw +[4549.22 --> 4550.16] the other nations +[4550.16 --> 4551.22] to God. +[4552.80 --> 4553.92] And God's presence +[4553.92 --> 4556.10] is especially clear +[4556.10 --> 4557.34] when He answers +[4557.34 --> 4558.10] their prayers. +[4559.54 --> 4560.60] Exodus 6, +[4560.78 --> 4561.42] verse 5, +[4561.84 --> 4562.38] God says, +[4562.50 --> 4563.14] I have heard +[4563.14 --> 4563.82] the groaning +[4563.82 --> 4564.78] of the Israelites +[4564.78 --> 4566.04] whom the Egyptians +[4566.04 --> 4566.94] are enslaving +[4566.94 --> 4568.06] and I have remembered +[4568.06 --> 4569.24] my covenant. +[4570.00 --> 4571.10] Isaiah 38, +[4571.20 --> 4571.78] verse 5, +[4571.90 --> 4572.96] I have heard +[4572.96 --> 4573.74] your prayers +[4573.74 --> 4574.72] and seen +[4574.72 --> 4576.48] your tears. +[4580.12 --> 4581.02] I don't know +[4581.02 --> 4582.58] where every one of you +[4582.58 --> 4583.40] is at right now, +[4583.40 --> 4585.76] but I am confident +[4585.76 --> 4587.02] that we all need +[4587.02 --> 4588.36] to know a God +[4588.36 --> 4589.68] who hears our prayers +[4589.68 --> 4592.38] and sees our tears. +[4593.72 --> 4595.84] That's who this God is. +[4596.00 --> 4596.10] He, +[4596.42 --> 4597.48] in Proverbs 15, +[4597.54 --> 4597.88] 29, +[4598.08 --> 4599.18] hears the prayer +[4599.18 --> 4600.58] of the righteous. +[4601.12 --> 4602.16] Or James 5, +[4602.22 --> 4602.96] into the New Testament +[4602.96 --> 4603.50] community, +[4603.86 --> 4604.44] James 5, +[4604.50 --> 4604.92] 15, +[4605.02 --> 4605.38] promises, +[4605.56 --> 4606.30] the prayer offered +[4606.30 --> 4606.78] in faith +[4606.78 --> 4607.90] will make the sick +[4607.90 --> 4608.58] person well +[4608.58 --> 4609.26] and the Lord +[4609.26 --> 4611.44] will raise them up. +[4613.04 --> 4613.42] Now, +[4613.48 --> 4614.14] I will be the first +[4614.14 --> 4614.90] to say that sometimes +[4614.90 --> 4615.48] our prayers +[4615.48 --> 4616.44] don't get answered +[4616.44 --> 4616.96] in the way +[4616.96 --> 4617.70] that we think +[4617.70 --> 4618.70] they should be. +[4619.64 --> 4620.02] And sometimes +[4620.02 --> 4621.02] we pray for healing +[4621.02 --> 4621.54] and healing +[4621.54 --> 4622.28] doesn't come +[4622.28 --> 4622.80] in the way +[4622.80 --> 4624.40] that we expect it to. +[4626.30 --> 4627.96] But it is still true +[4627.96 --> 4629.24] that when healing +[4629.24 --> 4630.02] does come +[4630.02 --> 4630.72] and the saints +[4630.72 --> 4631.46] have prayed, +[4631.66 --> 4632.26] it's because +[4632.26 --> 4633.16] the saints have prayed. +[4634.22 --> 4635.12] That when healing +[4635.12 --> 4635.94] does come +[4635.94 --> 4636.72] and the elders +[4636.72 --> 4637.36] have been called +[4637.36 --> 4638.02] and the person's +[4638.02 --> 4638.46] been anointed +[4638.46 --> 4639.02] with oil +[4639.02 --> 4639.80] and prayed over +[4639.80 --> 4641.26] like we're commanded to, +[4641.46 --> 4642.26] that it comes +[4642.26 --> 4642.98] because the elders +[4642.98 --> 4643.62] have been called +[4643.62 --> 4644.30] and the person +[4644.30 --> 4644.90] has been anointed +[4644.90 --> 4645.78] with oil. +[4649.50 --> 4652.26] Our shared witness +[4652.26 --> 4655.38] is magnified +[4655.38 --> 4657.16] when we, +[4657.74 --> 4658.82] on our knees, +[4659.04 --> 4660.62] cry out to the Lord +[4660.62 --> 4664.44] and then see Him work +[4664.44 --> 4666.78] and then declare +[4666.78 --> 4667.72] to the world +[4667.72 --> 4668.66] that we have seen +[4668.66 --> 4669.66] Him work +[4669.66 --> 4670.68] when we proclaim +[4670.68 --> 4671.72] with boldness +[4671.72 --> 4673.06] that God has heard +[4673.06 --> 4673.92] and answered +[4673.92 --> 4675.66] the cries of my heart. +[4677.50 --> 4678.60] But also, +[4678.86 --> 4680.32] our witness to the world +[4680.32 --> 4681.72] is exemplified, +[4682.14 --> 4684.16] is made magnetic +[4684.16 --> 4685.24] and compelling +[4685.24 --> 4687.14] when we offer up +[4687.14 --> 4688.68] these cries of our heart +[4688.68 --> 4689.78] and instead of getting +[4689.78 --> 4690.74] the answer we want, +[4690.88 --> 4692.68] God changes our heart +[4692.68 --> 4695.20] to give us the answer +[4695.20 --> 4697.82] of His heart. +[4701.06 --> 4703.24] Shared life together +[4703.24 --> 4706.32] is our shared witness +[4706.32 --> 4707.42] to the world. +[4708.12 --> 4709.74] You have stories +[4709.74 --> 4711.04] of God at work. +[4711.78 --> 4712.58] You do +[4712.58 --> 4713.52] because I have the privilege +[4713.52 --> 4714.92] to hear many of them. +[4715.92 --> 4717.56] But that's our witness. +[4717.70 --> 4718.94] That's your witness. +[4718.94 --> 4722.16] Mark Glanville +[4722.16 --> 4724.66] in his book +[4724.66 --> 4725.64] Improvising Church, +[4725.76 --> 4726.30] he says, +[4726.66 --> 4729.22] by their beautiful life, +[4729.58 --> 4730.44] ancient Israel +[4730.44 --> 4732.04] was supposed to be magnetic +[4732.04 --> 4734.06] and the nations would come +[4734.06 --> 4736.50] to Yahweh their God. +[4738.50 --> 4739.66] We gather, +[4739.98 --> 4740.24] grow, +[4740.40 --> 4741.20] and go +[4741.20 --> 4741.98] here +[4741.98 --> 4743.38] and out there +[4743.38 --> 4745.58] in order that +[4745.58 --> 4747.76] our witness +[4747.76 --> 4749.74] might be used of God +[4749.74 --> 4751.14] to reveal Him +[4751.14 --> 4752.58] to the world, +[4752.64 --> 4753.58] might be used of God +[4753.58 --> 4754.78] to draw others +[4754.78 --> 4756.04] to Him. +[4756.12 --> 4758.20] And that can only happen +[4758.20 --> 4761.38] if you are going +[4761.38 --> 4762.24] to places +[4762.24 --> 4765.88] where the acknowledgement +[4765.88 --> 4766.50] of God +[4766.50 --> 4768.10] is not happening. +[4769.50 --> 4770.74] If you are going +[4770.74 --> 4771.40] to places +[4771.40 --> 4771.68] places +[4771.68 --> 4773.80] where God +[4773.80 --> 4774.76] has been pushed +[4774.76 --> 4775.42] out of +[4775.42 --> 4776.30] the conversation. +[4779.04 --> 4779.74] That's how +[4779.74 --> 4780.50] our shared life +[4780.50 --> 4780.98] turns into +[4780.98 --> 4781.62] shared witness +[4781.62 --> 4782.46] because we are +[4782.46 --> 4783.94] in these places. +[4785.94 --> 4786.46] Again, +[4786.74 --> 4787.68] Mark writes, +[4788.50 --> 4788.82] he says, +[4788.90 --> 4789.48] let's not pray +[4789.48 --> 4790.62] for a large church, +[4791.54 --> 4792.30] let's pray +[4792.30 --> 4793.52] for a faithful church, +[4794.24 --> 4795.42] whether large +[4795.42 --> 4795.96] or small. +[4796.96 --> 4797.42] He says, +[4797.50 --> 4797.84] let's pray +[4797.84 --> 4798.42] for a church +[4798.42 --> 4799.02] that displays +[4799.02 --> 4799.66] the tenderness +[4799.66 --> 4800.22] of Christ +[4800.22 --> 4801.02] in the neighborhood +[4801.02 --> 4801.64] you love, +[4801.72 --> 4802.50] wherever that happens +[4802.50 --> 4802.92] to be. +[4803.64 --> 4804.90] Beautiful lives +[4804.90 --> 4806.92] raising curiosity, +[4807.32 --> 4808.38] stirring questions +[4808.38 --> 4809.34] about what +[4809.34 --> 4810.56] is behind it all. +[4813.08 --> 4813.68] This +[4813.68 --> 4815.20] is the task +[4815.20 --> 4816.62] of the church. +[4817.12 --> 4817.74] What was promised +[4817.74 --> 4818.30] to Israel +[4818.30 --> 4818.92] and fulfilled +[4818.92 --> 4819.36] in Jesus +[4819.36 --> 4820.32] is now applied +[4820.32 --> 4821.92] to us. +[4823.12 --> 4824.12] And it has always +[4824.12 --> 4824.70] been so, +[4824.76 --> 4825.38] and it has always +[4825.38 --> 4826.68] been compelling. +[4826.88 --> 4827.54] This is part +[4827.54 --> 4828.20] of what it means +[4828.20 --> 4829.00] when Jesus says +[4829.00 --> 4829.52] that we are +[4829.52 --> 4830.32] to be salt +[4830.32 --> 4831.26] and light +[4831.26 --> 4832.14] in the world. +[4833.82 --> 4834.56] Last week, +[4834.62 --> 4835.24] I made reference +[4835.24 --> 4837.24] to a letter +[4837.24 --> 4837.80] that was written +[4837.80 --> 4838.96] in the second century, +[4839.62 --> 4841.44] the epistle +[4841.44 --> 4843.00] to Diognetus. +[4843.46 --> 4844.46] In that letter, +[4844.62 --> 4845.52] we read, +[4846.38 --> 4847.54] to sum it all up +[4847.54 --> 4848.46] in one word, +[4848.96 --> 4849.76] what the soul +[4849.76 --> 4850.92] is to the body, +[4851.44 --> 4852.34] Christians are +[4852.34 --> 4853.42] in the world. +[4853.42 --> 4853.48] world. +[4855.70 --> 4856.92] Our task +[4856.92 --> 4858.38] is to bring +[4858.38 --> 4859.26] a sense +[4859.26 --> 4860.12] of life +[4860.12 --> 4861.66] to this world +[4861.66 --> 4863.26] that because of sin +[4863.26 --> 4864.48] is currently +[4864.48 --> 4865.14] lifeless. +[4866.22 --> 4867.48] A sense of soul +[4867.48 --> 4868.66] and beauty +[4868.66 --> 4870.16] and magnetism +[4870.16 --> 4871.28] that is so compelling +[4871.28 --> 4873.30] that even dead +[4873.30 --> 4874.64] hearts are raised +[4874.64 --> 4875.82] up in response +[4875.82 --> 4876.52] to the grace +[4876.52 --> 4877.78] of our good God. +[4877.78 --> 4881.24] Israel's obedience +[4881.24 --> 4881.80] was meant +[4881.80 --> 4882.84] to reveal God +[4882.84 --> 4883.84] in the midst +[4883.84 --> 4884.86] of their life +[4884.86 --> 4885.52] and to draw +[4885.52 --> 4886.84] others to Him. +[4887.68 --> 4888.92] Jesus' obedience +[4888.92 --> 4889.90] reveals God +[4889.90 --> 4890.58] and He makes +[4890.58 --> 4891.96] salvation possible. +[4892.38 --> 4893.20] That's what it means +[4893.20 --> 4894.10] that Jesus lived +[4894.10 --> 4895.28] the life I should have lived +[4895.28 --> 4896.22] and died the death +[4896.22 --> 4897.20] that I deserved. +[4897.78 --> 4898.62] That even though +[4898.62 --> 4899.82] He was perfect +[4899.82 --> 4900.50] and innocent, +[4900.72 --> 4901.28] He died +[4901.28 --> 4902.68] a sinner's death, +[4902.78 --> 4903.94] a cursed death +[4903.94 --> 4904.52] for you, +[4904.76 --> 4905.32] for me, +[4905.46 --> 4906.60] in our place, +[4906.60 --> 4907.98] hanging on that tree +[4907.98 --> 4909.30] so that we might +[4909.30 --> 4910.70] be raised with Him +[4910.70 --> 4912.12] into newness +[4912.12 --> 4913.20] of life. +[4913.32 --> 4913.86] And now, +[4913.94 --> 4915.02] our new life, +[4915.14 --> 4916.08] our obedience, +[4916.28 --> 4917.10] which is made possible +[4917.10 --> 4918.24] only by Him +[4918.24 --> 4919.00] and His Spirit, +[4919.66 --> 4920.60] our obedience +[4920.60 --> 4922.66] is to tell +[4922.66 --> 4924.66] of the kingdom come +[4924.66 --> 4926.12] and the kingdom coming. +[4926.70 --> 4929.38] This is our shared witness. +[4930.94 --> 4931.64] And in a world +[4931.64 --> 4932.76] that sometimes feels +[4932.76 --> 4933.70] like it has lost +[4933.70 --> 4934.40] its soul, +[4935.30 --> 4936.28] the foolishness +[4936.28 --> 4937.10] of the gospel +[4937.10 --> 4937.94] is compelling. +[4939.36 --> 4940.22] In a world +[4940.22 --> 4941.14] that sometimes feels +[4941.14 --> 4941.96] like it has lost +[4941.96 --> 4942.68] its mooring, +[4943.08 --> 4944.02] the rootedness +[4944.02 --> 4944.88] of the Bible +[4944.88 --> 4947.28] is grounding +[4947.28 --> 4948.74] for life +[4948.74 --> 4950.02] and for purpose. +[4953.24 --> 4956.06] As we go, +[4956.06 --> 4960.70] as we grow +[4960.70 --> 4962.72] and as we gather, +[4963.16 --> 4963.98] we do so +[4963.98 --> 4965.10] from here +[4965.10 --> 4967.34] but also +[4967.34 --> 4968.90] out there, +[4969.20 --> 4969.96] also from +[4969.96 --> 4970.96] wherever the here's +[4970.96 --> 4972.96] are in your life. +[4973.36 --> 4974.10] And so last week, +[4974.16 --> 4974.70] if you were here, +[4974.80 --> 4975.74] you heard me announce, +[4976.20 --> 4977.76] if you received +[4977.76 --> 4978.34] the bulletin, +[4978.40 --> 4978.96] the e-bulletin, +[4979.08 --> 4980.28] you will have read this +[4980.28 --> 4980.80] hopefully +[4980.80 --> 4981.92] or seen it online +[4981.92 --> 4982.54] this week. +[4982.54 --> 4984.34] we are launching +[4984.34 --> 4985.88] as part of this season +[4985.88 --> 4987.60] an art project, +[4987.70 --> 4989.12] a community art project +[4989.12 --> 4990.72] where we are asking you +[4990.72 --> 4992.06] to submit photos +[4992.06 --> 4993.86] of the places you love, +[4993.94 --> 4994.86] the places where you +[4994.86 --> 4996.72] spend your days +[4996.72 --> 4997.86] or your nights, +[4998.00 --> 4998.78] the places where you +[4998.78 --> 4999.60] hang out together +[4999.60 --> 5000.20] with people. +[5000.48 --> 5001.88] It could be a swimming pool +[5001.88 --> 5002.90] or an ice rink. +[5003.30 --> 5005.12] It can be the park bench +[5005.12 --> 5006.20] where you play chess. +[5006.78 --> 5008.66] It can be where you go to work +[5008.66 --> 5010.34] if that's what you truly love +[5010.34 --> 5011.68] and find joy in +[5011.68 --> 5012.78] because these places +[5012.78 --> 5014.96] are your mission field. +[5015.12 --> 5015.96] These are the places +[5015.96 --> 5016.78] that you are called +[5016.78 --> 5017.28] to gather, +[5017.50 --> 5017.70] grow, +[5017.82 --> 5019.48] and go here. +[5020.56 --> 5021.24] And so submit +[5021.24 --> 5023.44] to the office, +[5023.56 --> 5024.30] to communications +[5024.30 --> 5026.08] at licrc.ca +[5026.08 --> 5027.18] a photo +[5027.18 --> 5029.28] of these places +[5029.28 --> 5030.86] and then we will create +[5030.86 --> 5032.64] or the liturgical arts team +[5032.64 --> 5033.36] will create +[5033.36 --> 5034.34] a piece +[5034.34 --> 5035.26] on the back there +[5035.26 --> 5036.72] that calls us +[5036.72 --> 5037.44] to remember +[5037.44 --> 5038.84] each time we go out +[5038.84 --> 5040.34] that we gather, +[5040.68 --> 5040.92] grow, +[5041.06 --> 5042.26] and go here. +[5042.72 --> 5043.90] Not just in this space +[5043.90 --> 5044.72] but in all of those +[5044.72 --> 5045.64] other little places +[5045.64 --> 5046.64] as well. +[5047.18 --> 5047.94] That's where God +[5047.94 --> 5049.64] has called us to. +[5050.40 --> 5050.90] And so if you +[5050.90 --> 5052.08] email those +[5052.08 --> 5053.86] to Maria +[5053.86 --> 5054.54] in the office, +[5054.66 --> 5055.22] communications +[5055.22 --> 5056.70] at licrc.ca +[5056.70 --> 5057.48] or text them +[5057.48 --> 5058.48] to me +[5058.48 --> 5059.14] or to Kevin, +[5059.26 --> 5059.70] we'll make sure +[5059.70 --> 5060.38] that they get there. +[5060.80 --> 5061.76] We've received some +[5061.76 --> 5062.48] already this week +[5062.48 --> 5063.14] and for those of you +[5063.14 --> 5063.74] who have sent some, +[5063.84 --> 5064.22] thank you. +[5064.56 --> 5065.42] Keep that coming +[5065.42 --> 5066.96] so we can get that going +[5066.96 --> 5068.06] and so that we can +[5068.06 --> 5069.00] throughout the year +[5069.00 --> 5069.92] be reminded +[5069.92 --> 5072.40] that this is +[5072.40 --> 5074.32] why we gather. +[5074.82 --> 5075.48] This is +[5075.48 --> 5077.12] why we grow +[5077.12 --> 5078.04] and this is +[5078.04 --> 5079.86] why we go. +[5081.80 --> 5083.38] That what we do +[5083.38 --> 5084.20] here, +[5086.80 --> 5088.26] that our obedience +[5088.26 --> 5089.76] to Jesus +[5089.76 --> 5091.28] in this life, +[5091.44 --> 5091.88] that our +[5091.88 --> 5093.62] beautiful life +[5093.62 --> 5094.14] together, +[5094.36 --> 5095.30] our shared +[5095.30 --> 5096.26] witness, +[5096.66 --> 5097.98] reveals God's +[5097.98 --> 5098.80] presence +[5098.80 --> 5100.16] among us +[5100.16 --> 5102.38] and draws +[5102.38 --> 5102.96] others +[5102.96 --> 5104.14] to Him. +[5105.24 --> 5106.42] This is +[5106.42 --> 5107.70] why we +[5107.70 --> 5108.62] exist +[5108.62 --> 5110.64] because that +[5110.64 --> 5111.48] is who +[5111.48 --> 5112.24] God +[5112.24 --> 5113.02] is. +[5113.94 --> 5114.70] And so we go +[5114.70 --> 5115.04] with Him. +[5115.54 --> 5115.76] Amen? +[5116.76 --> 5117.84] Let's pray together. +[5121.84 --> 5122.92] Lord our God, +[5123.86 --> 5124.40] holy, +[5124.40 --> 5125.72] heavenly Father, +[5125.72 --> 5125.74] heavenly Father, +[5126.74 --> 5127.52] as we begin +[5127.52 --> 5128.40] this year, +[5128.90 --> 5130.16] we do so +[5130.16 --> 5131.40] in the power +[5131.40 --> 5132.02] of Your name, +[5133.00 --> 5134.00] in the hope +[5134.00 --> 5134.82] of Your promise, +[5135.52 --> 5136.52] in the truth +[5136.52 --> 5137.20] of its being +[5137.20 --> 5138.24] fulfilled in Jesus, +[5138.84 --> 5139.70] and the mission +[5139.70 --> 5140.70] now being applied +[5140.70 --> 5141.26] to us +[5141.26 --> 5142.24] as a church. +[5143.40 --> 5144.22] We go, +[5144.38 --> 5144.76] Lord God, +[5145.16 --> 5145.76] in the power +[5145.76 --> 5146.62] of Your Spirit +[5146.62 --> 5148.00] into these next +[5148.00 --> 5149.04] days and weeks, +[5149.40 --> 5150.58] whatever it is +[5150.58 --> 5151.66] that we may face. +[5151.66 --> 5153.40] we go trusting +[5153.40 --> 5153.98] that You +[5153.98 --> 5155.00] hear our prayers, +[5155.12 --> 5155.60] that You hear +[5155.60 --> 5156.16] the cries +[5156.16 --> 5157.02] of our heart. +[5157.10 --> 5157.84] We go trusting +[5157.84 --> 5158.48] that You +[5158.48 --> 5159.76] are with us +[5159.76 --> 5160.82] never to leave us +[5160.82 --> 5161.84] nor forsake us, +[5161.98 --> 5163.02] that with You +[5163.02 --> 5163.90] we can be +[5163.90 --> 5165.18] strong and +[5165.18 --> 5165.80] courageous +[5165.80 --> 5166.72] because You +[5166.72 --> 5167.64] have overcome +[5167.64 --> 5168.26] the world, +[5168.34 --> 5169.06] and as You say +[5169.06 --> 5170.12] in the revelations, +[5170.12 --> 5171.28] You have made +[5171.28 --> 5172.26] us an +[5172.26 --> 5173.08] overcomer. +[5173.08 --> 5175.80] And so now, +[5176.04 --> 5176.52] Lord God, +[5176.58 --> 5178.66] we go in confidence, +[5179.58 --> 5181.70] following Your lead, +[5182.80 --> 5184.86] following after You, +[5185.70 --> 5186.66] that in our +[5186.66 --> 5188.34] following after You, +[5189.10 --> 5190.12] others, too, +[5190.26 --> 5191.60] might be gathered up +[5191.60 --> 5193.28] to see the beauty +[5193.28 --> 5194.64] of Your gospel, +[5194.82 --> 5196.00] to see the beauty +[5196.00 --> 5197.50] of our shared life +[5197.50 --> 5197.92] together, +[5197.92 --> 5199.32] and to receive +[5199.32 --> 5200.28] the beauty +[5200.28 --> 5202.10] of Your grace. +[5203.08 --> 5204.30] In Jesus' name +[5204.30 --> 5204.78] we pray, +[5205.46 --> 5206.06] and all God's people +[5206.06 --> 5206.36] said, +[5207.32 --> 5207.64] Amen. +[5207.64 --> 5217.18] Please stand as we sing. +[5217.18 --> 5219.90] Where you go, I'll go, +[5219.90 --> 5222.52] Where you stay, I'll stay, +[5222.52 --> 5224.52] When you do, I'll go, +[5224.52 --> 5225.52] I'll go, +[5225.52 --> 5226.52] I'll go, +[5226.52 --> 5227.52] I'll go, +[5227.52 --> 5228.52] where you stay, I'll stay, +[5228.52 --> 5231.52] When you do, I'll go, +[5231.52 --> 5233.52] I'll go, +[5233.52 --> 5234.52] I'll go, +[5234.52 --> 5235.52] where you stay, I'll stay, +[5235.52 --> 5236.62] When you do, I'll go, +[5236.62 --> 5237.52] I'll go, +[5237.52 --> 5238.52] I'll go, +[5238.52 --> 5239.40] I'll go, +[5239.40 --> 5247.40] I'll go, +[5247.62 --> 5248.40] Where you go, +[5248.40 --> 5249.40] Where you go, I'll go, +[5249.40 --> 5250.38] I'll go, +[5250.38 --> 5251.40] I'll go, +[5251.40 --> 5253.40] Oh +[5281.40 --> 5283.40] Oh +[5311.40 --> 5313.40] Oh +[5341.40 --> 5343.40] Oh +[5371.40 --> 5375.32] Oh +[5375.32 --> 5389.32] is +[5391.00 --> 5403.32] i will follow where you go i'll go where you stay i'll stay when you move i'll move i will follow +[5405.32 --> 5410.20] how you serve i'll serve in this life i will +[5410.20 --> 5420.28] i will follow where you go i'll go where you stay i'll stay when you move i will +[5420.28 --> 5429.80] i will follow who you have i'll know how you serve i'll serve in this life i will +[5429.80 --> 5434.68] i will follow you +[5434.68 --> 5438.68] i will follow you +[5438.68 --> 5440.68] yeah +[5440.68 --> 5444.68] i will follow you +[5444.68 --> 5448.68] i will follow you +[5448.68 --> 5452.68] yeah +[5452.68 --> 5471.56] as you go into this week know that god goes with you and so receive his blessing for the +[5471.56 --> 5476.84] journey ahead go also with an invitation and reminder to stick around for the ministry and +[5476.84 --> 5481.80] mission fair to check out where you might be able to plug in and connect or where you might +[5481.80 --> 5491.00] sign up to join a group or to participate in a ministry as well if you are looking to +[5491.00 --> 5496.36] connect with someone for prayer following worship together there will be someone here at the front +[5496.36 --> 5503.08] wearing a name tag with the yellow block on it their prayer partner they're more than happy to +[5503.08 --> 5508.20] pray with you or for you over you however you need to be met by god they will do that +[5508.20 --> 5514.68] here after service together and then lastly go with an invitation again to join us tonight +[5514.68 --> 5524.04] 6 p.m for sing a new song go with the blessing of god god go before you to lead you god go behind +[5524.04 --> 5530.76] you to protect you god go beneath you to support you and may god go beside you to befriend you +[5530.76 --> 5539.72] do not be afraid let the blessing of god come upon you today do not be afraid but go in peace to love +[5539.72 --> 5551.72] and serve the lord amen +[5554.04 --> 5576.76] this is my only effort in my life +[5576.76 --> 5579.10] will it be +[5590.84 --> 5593.44] the sea +[5593.44 --> 5595.88] time +[5595.88 --> 5622.12] I am not my own, but beyond, crying and soaring in the eyes, and His name to the Lord, Christ my Lord. +[5622.12 --> 5640.56] You preserved my life in such a way that I was born, and I am every fall that I am a servant too, even when I'm blessed with creation. +[5640.56 --> 5650.56] You all can turn together when the hell breaks down, I am your son. +[5650.56 --> 5652.56] You all can turn together when the hell breaks down, I am every fall that I am a servant too, even when I'm blessed with creation. +[5652.56 --> 5656.56] You all can turn together when the hell breaks down, I am every fall that I am a servant too, even when I'm blessed with creation. +[5656.56 --> 5662.56] You all can turn together when the hell breaks down, I am every fall that I am a servant too, even when I'm blessed with creation. +[5662.56 --> 5668.56] You all can turn together when the hell breaks down, I am every fall that I am a servant too, even when I'm blessed with creation. +[5668.56 --> 5680.56] you all can turn together when the hell breaks down, I am beneficiario, even when it's rare for graphics in the world. +[5680.56 --> 5684.56] You try to get a했다 that you can turn together.... +[5684.56 --> 5703.26] Always by your holy spirit you assure me +[5703.26 --> 5709.26] I'll return your life and leave me willing and ready +[5709.26 --> 5714.52] Even when I can't see my way through +[5714.52 --> 5719.22] From now on to always +[5719.22 --> 5728.54] I am not my home +[5728.54 --> 5734.78] I belong on you and so +[5734.78 --> 5741.04] In my life and in my life +[5741.04 --> 5747.04] To you Lord, my Lord +[5747.04 --> 5753.52] I am not my own +[5753.52 --> 5760.04] But belong, body and soul +[5760.04 --> 5766.30] In my life and in death +[5766.30 --> 5774.30] To you Lord, Christ my Lord +[5774.30 --> 5778.56] I am not my own +[5778.56 --> 5784.56] I belong, body and soul +[5784.56 --> 5790.56] In my life and in death +[5790.56 --> 5796.56] To you Lord, Christ my Lord +[5796.56 --> 5802.90] And you already +[5802.90 --> 5805.82] In your life and in death +[5805.82 --> 5806.66] I am not my own +[5806.66 --> 5810.82] I am not my own +[5810.82 --> 5840.80] Thank you. +[5840.82 --> 5870.80] Thank you. +[5870.82 --> 5900.80] Thank you. +[5900.82 --> 5918.60] Thank you. +[5918.60 --> 5948.58] Thank you. +[5948.60 --> 5978.58] Thank you. +[5978.60 --> 6008.58] Thank you. +[6008.60 --> 6038.58] Thank you. +[6038.60 --> 6068.58] Thank you. +[6068.60 --> 6098.58] Thank you. +[6098.60 --> 6128.58] Thank you. +[6128.60 --> 6158.58] Thank you. +[6158.60 --> 6188.58] Thank you. +[6188.60 --> 6218.58] Thank you. +[6218.60 --> 6248.58] Thank you. +[6248.60 --> 6278.58] Thank you. +[6278.60 --> 6308.58] Thank you. +[6308.60 --> 6338.58] Thank you. +[6338.60 --> 6368.58] Thank you. +[6368.60 --> 6398.58] Thank you. +[6398.60 --> 6428.58] Thank you. +[6428.58 --> 6458.56] Thank you. +[6458.58 --> 6488.56] Thank you. +[6488.58 --> 6518.56] Thank you. +[6518.58 --> 6548.56] Thank you. +[6548.58 --> 6578.56] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship - September 3, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship - September 3, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..f22c5608568d57106664c89a24cc41add35c7410 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - September 3, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,51 @@ +• Thank you repeated extensively +• Good morning mentioned +• There's a lot of you mentioned +• Hope and hope in the truth discussed +• Repeated phrases: "And we're here" +• The concept of God giving and taking away, as referenced in Genesis 48 +• The importance of humility and endurance in the face of loss or adversity +• Warning against complaining or whining about perceived injustices or privileges lost +• The story of Joseph and its significance for Christians in understanding power, privilege, and place +• The concept of faithfulness in obedience to God's will +• The connection between faithfulness and hope, as seen in the story of Jacob and his blessing of Ephraim and Manasseh +• The idea that faith is demonstrated through actions and testimony, including martyrdom +• The importance of telling one's story of faith and faithfulness, both individually and collectively. +• God's promises are fixed and sure +• Jacob learns that the promises of God are reliable over time +• When God says something, it is as good as done +• Faith means hope because of God's firm and fixed promises +• In times of uncertainty or fear, remembering God's promises can provide comfort and assurance +• The speaker describes a sense of hopelessness and despair, comparing it to being lost in the valley of mourning or experiencing a prolonged dark night of the soul. +• God's promise is offered as a source of comfort and hope, stating that God is who God is and will wipe away every tear from our eyes. +• A reference is made to Revelation 21:4-5, where God makes everything new and promises an end to mourning, crying, or pain. +• The story of Jacob blessing Ephraim over Manasseh is used as a metaphor for God's pattern of choosing the unexpected and doing things that seem impossible. +• This theme is repeated in various biblical stories, including Isaac over Ishmael, Jacob over Esau, and Joseph over Reuben. +• The speaker emphasizes that God does the unexpected and chooses what seems weak or foolish to shame the strong. +• A quote from 1 Corinthians 1:27-31 is referenced, where Paul writes about God choosing the foolish things of the world to shame the wise. +• The idea is reinforced that when we are weak, God's strength is made perfect in us. +• The speaker concludes a series about faith and hope from the life of Jacob. +• They warn against giving up trying due to comparing oneself unfavorably with faith heroes. +• Faith heroes, including biblical figures and individuals from the speaker's congregation, have their own flaws and shortcomings. +• Their stories of faith are primarily about God's faithfulness rather than their own perfection. +• Each week's story of a faith hero is meant to inspire listeners to live out heroic faith in their own lives. +• A "cloud of witnesses" surrounds and commends each other to faith +• One's story is their own, yet God uses it to draw out faith in others +• Faith involves weakness, disobedience, and struggles with God +• Commendable faith pursues God and wrestles with him even in doubt or uncertainty +• God's faithfulness in the face of human unfaithfulness +• The promise that God remains faithful even when humans fail to be faithful +• Faith as confidence in what is hoped for and assurance about what is unseen, rooted in God's faithfulness +• Encouragement to step out in faith and see what God will do +• Prayer for hope, faith, and obedience, using the community of believers to declare God's kingdom +• Invocation +• Song lyrics with repetitive theme of God holding one fast in times of fear and doubt +• Prayer for blessing before service concludes +• Invitation to fellowship time and refreshments after service +• Encouragement to share testimonies of how God has been seen in one's life that week +• Invitation for prayer during fellowship time +• Prayers for God's blessing and protection +• Request to be led, protected, supported, and befriended by God +• Affirmation of faith and trust in God's presence +• Praise and worship of God as the Lord of all +• Repetition of "reign in me" as a request for spiritual guidance and empowerment \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship - September 3, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship - September 3, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..88fe4791b8243378d89be466d18ce3cf9b5588b9 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship - September 3, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,917 @@ +[0.00 --> 4.98] Music +[30.00 --> 59.98] Thank you. +[60.00 --> 89.98] Thank you. +[90.00 --> 119.98] Thank you. +[120.00 --> 149.98] Thank you. +[150.00 --> 179.98] Thank you. +[180.00 --> 209.98] Thank you. +[210.00 --> 239.98] Thank you. +[240.00 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+[2939.52 --> 2969.52] Thank you. +[2969.52 --> 2999.50] Thank you. +[2999.50 --> 3029.50] There's a lot of you. +[3029.50 --> 3059.48] Thank you. +[3059.50 --> 3089.50] Thank you. +[3089.50 --> 3119.48] Thank you. +[3119.48 --> 3149.46] And you. +[3149.46 --> 3179.46] Thank you. +[3179.46 --> 3209.44] Thank you. +[3209.44 --> 3239.42] Thank you. +[3239.42 --> 3269.42] Thank you. +[3269.42 --> 3299.40] And we're here. +[3299.40 --> 3329.40] Thank you. +[3329.40 --> 3359.40] So, +[3359.40 --> 3389.40] hope. +[3389.40 --> 3419.38] hope in the truth. +[3419.40 --> 3449.40] And we're here. +[3449.40 --> 3479.40] And we're here. +[3479.40 --> 3509.38] And we're here. +[3509.38 --> 3539.38] And we're here. +[3539.38 --> 3569.36] And we're here. +[3569.36 --> 3599.36] And we're here. +[3599.36 --> 3629.36] And we're here. +[3629.36 --> 3659.36] And we're here. +[3659.36 --> 3689.36] And we're here. +[3689.36 --> 3719.36] And we're here. +[3719.36 --> 3721.36] And we're here. +[3721.36 --> 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that saying about your +[3904.46 --> 3912.84] understanding of power or privilege or place let's take this another step further this is a good +[3912.84 --> 3921.38] reminder for Christians right in the world today because sometimes our complaining about justice +[3921.38 --> 3931.56] issues or our complaining about injustice is actually a veiled lament or a veiled not so veiled whining +[3931.56 --> 3934.12] for a loss of privilege +[3934.12 --> 3942.02] for those of you who will get this reference it's really easy for Christians to sound like a bunch +[3942.02 --> 3952.38] of Karens in the world today and pretend that they don't remember your origins remember where you've +[3952.38 --> 3960.74] come from remember that that it is God who gives and God who takes away blessed be the name +[3960.74 --> 3971.88] of the Lord again back in Genesis 48 let's keep going think of the people who in humility are waiting to enter +[3971.88 --> 3980.92] into the land of promise and Moses is telling them this story from their history right to a people waiting +[3980.92 --> 3985.06] who are waiting to enter into the land this is the people who are waiting to enter into the land this is a +[3985.06 --> 3993.86] lesson regarding the reward to protect Joseph not instigate selling him off into slavery so many years before +[3993.86 --> 4001.98] are punished right in the covenant language of the Old Testament this is about blessings and curses for +[4001.98 --> 4010.86] faithfulness and as a people who are then about to campaign into the land who are about to make war in Canaan this is a +[4010.86 --> 4021.20] really important reminder against the consequences of senseless selfish violence and pride if they are to remain +[4021.20 --> 4034.78] faithful to God the faith of Jacob in Joseph in the blessing of Ephraim and Manasseh serves as what we'll call a watch +[4034.78 --> 4045.82] point a calling out for Israel to be faithful in what comes before them and then for us to be faithful in what comes before us for us to be +[4045.82 --> 4062.78] faithful to God's will in the world this story is told to focus obedience the story is told to focus our faithfulness and really the same is true for all of Hebrews 11 +[4062.78 --> 4080.78] Hebrews 11 right we can read in the very beginning now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see and then note this line from Hebrews 11 this is what the ancients were commended for +[4080.78 --> 4109.78] commended for now that's an important word in this chapter actually it shows up three more times if you were to read the whole thing in verse 4 we read by faith Abel was commended as righteousness in verse 5 Enoch is commended as one who pleases God and then in verse 39 which all of this has been building to these were all that is the people in this list and the ones who didn't make this list +[4109.78 --> 4115.40] these were all that is the most accurate and all different and evidence for that is evident everyone in history +[4115.40 --> 4127.52] and capitons they're sent to this telling us to see andção to these women thathoda in the world of faith and Christian helen m przyron +[4127.54 --> 4134.14] the root of faith archaeth� do you know that the root Greek word so we looked at a Hebrew word and now we're in the new +[4134.14 --> 4142.54] These people are a witness of faith because in their lives they've witnessed the faithfulness of God. +[4143.92 --> 4149.34] And as a witness, their faith is a testimony for you and for me. +[4151.02 --> 4154.54] Now, interestingly, for those of you who are into this sort of thing, +[4154.74 --> 4159.42] marturio is also the word from which we get the English word martyr. +[4159.42 --> 4164.22] A martyr is someone who dies for what they believe. +[4165.38 --> 4169.40] Perhaps the ultimate witness of faith and faithfulness. +[4170.92 --> 4176.02] And so we tell these stories and you tell your stories of faith and faithfulness, +[4176.04 --> 4180.42] even as you fumble forward, in order to focus your faithfulness, +[4181.32 --> 4184.54] in order to make us a better witness to Christ. +[4184.54 --> 4192.02] And so then, how you tell your story matters. +[4194.00 --> 4199.44] Again, let's jump back to Genesis 48 and how this story is told. +[4199.56 --> 4204.32] Remember, you've got a bunch of people standing on the precipice of entering the promised land, +[4204.56 --> 4205.70] war in front of them. +[4206.64 --> 4210.82] And here's how this story is told, because it courses with hope. +[4210.82 --> 4216.98] Jacob begins by remembering God's promise in verse 3 and 4. +[4217.16 --> 4220.66] God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan, +[4220.76 --> 4222.68] and there he blessed me and said to me, +[4223.14 --> 4226.64] I am going to make you fruitful and increase your numbers. +[4227.02 --> 4228.98] I will make you a community of peoples, +[4229.22 --> 4235.00] and I will give this land as an everlasting possession to your descendants after you. +[4235.00 --> 4241.86] And I imagine that it was hard for Jacob to trust in the promise of God +[4241.86 --> 4244.28] when he heard that Joseph was killed. +[4246.40 --> 4252.00] And yet, fast forward now to Joseph's sons, and he speaks in hope. +[4252.88 --> 4255.44] And then there's more hope in verse 11. +[4255.44 --> 4268.94] That's hope. +[4270.40 --> 4273.46] And then thirdly, we keep going, verse 21, right? +[4273.58 --> 4276.36] On the promises of God, even in the face of death, +[4276.36 --> 4279.66] Israel, Jacob says to Joseph, +[4280.12 --> 4281.48] I am about to die, +[4282.10 --> 4287.04] but God will be with you and take you back to the land of your fathers. +[4288.26 --> 4291.12] God has a plan in the midst of all of this. +[4291.26 --> 4294.38] God has given a promise in the midst of all of this. +[4294.54 --> 4296.26] And so, hope. +[4297.60 --> 4302.16] And for Jacob, what he has begun to learn over the course of his life +[4302.16 --> 4306.66] is that the promises of God are fixed and sure. +[4308.04 --> 4311.18] That's where his hope comes from. +[4312.44 --> 4316.50] He believes that because God said it, it's as good as done. +[4317.42 --> 4322.30] That because God said it, it is accomplished, it is fixed, and it is sure. +[4322.50 --> 4325.54] He said this before, that God cannot lie. +[4326.08 --> 4329.16] It is an ontological, universal impossibility. +[4329.16 --> 4333.00] It would be for God to deny his very nature. +[4333.52 --> 4337.28] For God to lie would be like seeing a pig fly, right? +[4337.30 --> 4337.88] It's impossible. +[4338.92 --> 4343.58] And so, when he says something, when he promises something, +[4343.80 --> 4345.92] it is fixed and sure. +[4346.64 --> 4348.38] You could take that to the bank. +[4349.82 --> 4354.52] Now again, think about this people who are standing on the precipice of this new land, +[4354.52 --> 4359.04] who are standing ready to enter into this promise, +[4359.16 --> 4361.70] who are about to war over what God has said. +[4362.06 --> 4363.12] And think about that. +[4363.24 --> 4367.28] The next time you are facing something that you are unsure of, +[4367.44 --> 4369.34] the next time that you are afraid, +[4370.16 --> 4372.22] the next time that you have to go to the hospital, +[4372.66 --> 4374.64] or on Tuesday when you start school. +[4374.64 --> 4380.88] Sometimes, sometimes when I do counseling, +[4381.62 --> 4384.86] I get people to remember, +[4385.52 --> 4387.34] and then even to memorize, +[4387.86 --> 4391.36] what God says to you about you. +[4392.08 --> 4392.52] Right? +[4392.56 --> 4393.64] About who he is, +[4393.76 --> 4397.16] and about what that means for who you are. +[4398.10 --> 4398.30] Right? +[4398.30 --> 4400.88] And sometimes we need to memorize these truths, +[4400.88 --> 4403.54] so that we can preach it to ourselves, +[4403.54 --> 4404.90] when that shame voice, +[4405.04 --> 4406.04] or that guilt voice, +[4406.12 --> 4407.10] or that fear voice, +[4407.18 --> 4409.74] or that voice that says that you are worthless. +[4410.24 --> 4410.38] Right? +[4410.42 --> 4411.90] When that gets so loud, +[4412.20 --> 4414.78] sometimes we need the voice of God to break through. +[4415.34 --> 4416.60] And the only way we can do that, +[4416.66 --> 4417.78] is if we have it in our heads, +[4417.96 --> 4418.84] and in our hearts. +[4420.22 --> 4422.10] And so we share texts like this. +[4423.24 --> 4425.52] My God will meet all your needs, +[4425.52 --> 4429.64] according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. +[4429.64 --> 4431.64] Remember, God said it. +[4432.52 --> 4433.22] It's done. +[4434.30 --> 4435.98] It's fixed and sure. +[4437.18 --> 4439.00] Never will I leave you. +[4439.66 --> 4441.40] Never will I forsake you. +[4442.48 --> 4443.18] God said it. +[4443.68 --> 4444.36] It's done. +[4445.16 --> 4445.94] It's fixed. +[4446.56 --> 4447.22] It's sure. +[4448.38 --> 4448.54] Right? +[4448.58 --> 4451.90] I can do all things through him who gives me strength. +[4452.04 --> 4452.86] God said it. +[4453.56 --> 4454.34] It's done. +[4454.34 --> 4457.46] And we know that in all things, +[4457.56 --> 4459.88] God works for the good of those who love him, +[4459.94 --> 4462.42] who have been called according to his purpose. +[4462.60 --> 4463.34] God said it. +[4463.98 --> 4464.74] It's done. +[4465.96 --> 4467.52] And this one, Isaiah 46, +[4467.74 --> 4470.42] which we heard from John a couple weeks ago. +[4470.42 --> 4473.80] Even to your old age and gray hairs, +[4473.98 --> 4475.28] I am he. +[4475.78 --> 4477.74] I am he who will sustain you. +[4477.82 --> 4478.64] I have made you. +[4478.72 --> 4479.60] I will carry you. +[4479.80 --> 4480.96] I will sustain you. +[4481.02 --> 4483.06] And I will rescue you. +[4483.14 --> 4483.92] God said it. +[4484.58 --> 4485.40] It's done. +[4487.36 --> 4487.48] Right? +[4487.70 --> 4489.66] Faith means hope, +[4490.08 --> 4494.98] because God's promises are firm and fixed and sure. +[4494.98 --> 4499.36] And in the midst of life's chaos or turmoil, +[4500.14 --> 4501.98] no matter how bad things get, +[4502.14 --> 4504.42] God's promises are fixed and firm. +[4504.56 --> 4506.60] They are as good as done. +[4506.72 --> 4509.76] And so maybe as you sit here listening to this, +[4509.80 --> 4511.82] or as you sit at home listening to this, +[4511.92 --> 4514.32] maybe you've been fighting off death +[4514.32 --> 4516.48] for what seems like years, +[4517.20 --> 4519.48] but now the end seems near. +[4519.48 --> 4525.34] Maybe you've been lost in the valley of mourning, +[4525.54 --> 4528.18] or it's been not just a dark night of the soul, +[4528.26 --> 4531.06] but a dark month or a dark year of the soul. +[4531.34 --> 4534.36] Maybe you've been crying yourself to sleep for weeks +[4534.36 --> 4535.94] because of something that hasn't happened. +[4536.30 --> 4537.58] Maybe you've lived in pain +[4537.58 --> 4539.42] because of an injury or an infection, +[4539.42 --> 4542.10] and now all you can think and experience +[4542.10 --> 4545.06] in your ordinary life is that life is pain. +[4547.38 --> 4548.88] If any of those are you, +[4549.48 --> 4553.12] God's promise is true. +[4555.34 --> 4558.22] God is who God is, +[4558.52 --> 4559.94] and so there is hope. +[4561.08 --> 4564.08] He will wipe away every tear from our eyes +[4564.08 --> 4566.10] and there will be no mourning or death +[4566.10 --> 4567.38] or crying or pain +[4567.38 --> 4569.86] for the old order of things has passed away. +[4570.12 --> 4571.92] He who was seated on the throne said, +[4572.06 --> 4574.14] I am making everything new. +[4574.36 --> 4575.62] That's a promise, +[4575.90 --> 4576.82] and that's firm, +[4576.94 --> 4577.96] and that's fixed +[4577.96 --> 4580.18] because God said it. +[4580.48 --> 4581.82] It's done. +[4584.82 --> 4586.12] And now I get it +[4586.12 --> 4587.98] because maybe +[4587.98 --> 4590.54] in the midst of all that, +[4590.92 --> 4592.46] you can't believe it. +[4593.90 --> 4595.56] Maybe whatever you are facing +[4595.56 --> 4597.46] seems so big or so far gone +[4597.46 --> 4598.38] or so impossible +[4598.38 --> 4599.48] or so broken +[4599.48 --> 4601.18] that it just can't be fixed. +[4601.18 --> 4602.90] But again, +[4603.40 --> 4605.70] look at the story of Jacob +[4605.70 --> 4608.14] blessing Ephraim and Manasseh +[4608.14 --> 4610.66] because there's something there for us too. +[4611.10 --> 4611.88] Because you see, +[4612.20 --> 4614.98] God is a God of the unexpected. +[4615.82 --> 4617.82] He's a God of the impossible. +[4617.82 --> 4621.80] And so in spite of society's expectations, +[4622.14 --> 4625.06] in spite of Joseph's own protests, +[4625.58 --> 4626.78] Israel, Jacob, +[4627.18 --> 4628.86] blesses the younger son +[4628.86 --> 4630.02] over the older. +[4630.16 --> 4632.18] He gives the younger boy prominence +[4632.18 --> 4633.72] and he puts Ephraim +[4633.72 --> 4635.24] before Manasseh. +[4636.02 --> 4636.92] Now we've seen this +[4636.92 --> 4637.74] in this series, +[4637.84 --> 4638.22] have we not? +[4638.56 --> 4638.76] Right? +[4638.80 --> 4639.86] This has been God's pattern +[4639.86 --> 4640.98] for four generations +[4640.98 --> 4641.62] in Genesis. +[4641.90 --> 4644.04] God put Isaac over Ishmael, +[4644.14 --> 4645.82] he put Jacob over Esau, +[4645.82 --> 4647.00] Joseph over Reuben, +[4647.26 --> 4649.88] and now Ephraim over Manasseh. +[4650.00 --> 4651.92] All of them younger sons +[4651.92 --> 4653.32] over the oldest. +[4654.78 --> 4655.16] Right? +[4655.22 --> 4656.06] This is the inversion +[4656.06 --> 4657.40] of primogeniture. +[4657.52 --> 4658.26] We've talked about it before. +[4658.40 --> 4660.44] God does the unexpected. +[4662.26 --> 4663.22] Or to put it +[4663.22 --> 4664.66] in the language +[4664.66 --> 4665.42] of the New Testament, +[4666.78 --> 4668.42] God chose the foolish things +[4668.42 --> 4669.04] of the world +[4669.04 --> 4670.10] to shame the wise. +[4670.58 --> 4672.26] The weak things of the world +[4672.26 --> 4673.70] to shame the strong. +[4673.70 --> 4675.88] And that is why, +[4676.06 --> 4676.82] for Christ's sake, +[4676.92 --> 4678.06] I delight in weaknesses, +[4678.38 --> 4679.12] in insults, +[4679.16 --> 4679.60] in hardships, +[4679.76 --> 4680.48] in persecutions, +[4680.60 --> 4681.24] in difficulties. +[4681.50 --> 4683.02] For when I am weak, +[4683.36 --> 4685.56] then I am strong. +[4686.92 --> 4688.74] For no word of God +[4688.74 --> 4690.44] will ever fail. +[4691.94 --> 4693.10] With man, +[4693.26 --> 4694.22] this is impossible, +[4694.84 --> 4696.96] but not with God. +[4697.42 --> 4699.08] All things are possible +[4699.08 --> 4700.26] with God. +[4700.26 --> 4702.40] As with Ephraim +[4702.40 --> 4703.20] over Manasseh, +[4703.50 --> 4705.20] God does the unexpected. +[4706.04 --> 4706.42] And so, +[4706.62 --> 4707.26] with God, +[4707.34 --> 4708.30] in whatever your life +[4708.30 --> 4710.04] is in the middle of, +[4710.34 --> 4711.72] expect the unexpected. +[4715.62 --> 4717.08] Because that's who God is. +[4718.06 --> 4719.24] And He can't deny Himself. +[4719.90 --> 4721.78] He can't deny His nature. +[4722.36 --> 4723.26] And that's what He does. +[4723.26 --> 4727.84] And I want to conclude this morning +[4727.84 --> 4729.82] with one last lesson +[4729.82 --> 4731.06] about faith and hope +[4731.06 --> 4732.84] and God +[4732.84 --> 4734.04] from the life of Jacob. +[4735.42 --> 4736.28] Because you see, +[4737.24 --> 4739.00] what can so easily happen, +[4739.08 --> 4740.60] and what I'm afraid happens +[4740.60 --> 4742.72] after a series like this, +[4743.12 --> 4744.38] after we hear stories +[4744.38 --> 4745.40] of great faith, +[4745.74 --> 4747.14] and as we lift up people +[4747.14 --> 4748.68] who have been great examples +[4748.68 --> 4749.92] to us, +[4749.92 --> 4750.88] I'm afraid +[4750.88 --> 4752.80] that some of us +[4752.80 --> 4753.88] might have the opposite +[4753.88 --> 4755.72] of the intended impact. +[4756.94 --> 4758.36] And we might hear stories +[4758.36 --> 4759.18] like that and go, +[4759.60 --> 4760.78] I could never be like that. +[4761.58 --> 4762.90] I could never do that. +[4763.56 --> 4764.42] I would never be +[4764.42 --> 4765.26] that kind of person +[4765.26 --> 4765.80] to someone. +[4766.72 --> 4767.88] And so we give up. +[4768.56 --> 4769.40] We stop trying. +[4770.14 --> 4771.30] But here's what we need to see. +[4771.68 --> 4771.78] Okay? +[4772.68 --> 4774.50] All of these faith heroes +[4774.50 --> 4775.22] that we've looked at +[4775.22 --> 4775.62] this summer, +[4775.92 --> 4777.40] even the amazing people +[4777.40 --> 4778.88] that we have talked about +[4778.88 --> 4780.32] from our own lives. +[4780.44 --> 4781.46] All of them +[4781.46 --> 4782.92] are at one point or another +[4782.92 --> 4784.82] dubious characters. +[4786.98 --> 4787.42] Right? +[4787.48 --> 4788.90] With the exception of Enoch, +[4789.14 --> 4791.62] we know that everyone +[4791.62 --> 4792.96] on this list +[4792.96 --> 4795.50] just aren't good people +[4795.50 --> 4796.34] all the time. +[4797.62 --> 4798.78] Now, we can guarantee +[4798.78 --> 4799.96] that Enoch wasn't +[4799.96 --> 4800.76] because he was also +[4800.76 --> 4801.50] impacted by the fall. +[4801.56 --> 4802.04] We just don't know +[4802.04 --> 4803.46] the details of his story. +[4804.28 --> 4804.98] But for instance, +[4805.16 --> 4806.38] Noah, he grumbled. +[4806.38 --> 4808.64] He got drunk. +[4809.14 --> 4810.18] And he passed out. +[4811.34 --> 4812.56] Abraham lied +[4812.56 --> 4814.14] multiple times. +[4814.80 --> 4815.68] Sarah laughed +[4815.68 --> 4816.78] at God's ability +[4816.78 --> 4817.58] and his power. +[4817.96 --> 4818.76] Isaac lied +[4818.76 --> 4819.80] just like his dad. +[4820.58 --> 4821.36] Jacob cheated +[4821.36 --> 4822.56] and he ankle-grabbed +[4822.56 --> 4823.90] his way through life +[4823.90 --> 4825.08] over and over again. +[4825.40 --> 4827.12] Moses had anger problems. +[4827.24 --> 4827.84] He killed a man. +[4828.96 --> 4829.80] Rahab, too, +[4829.88 --> 4830.70] was a sex worker +[4830.70 --> 4831.80] and a liar. +[4832.16 --> 4832.26] Right? +[4832.32 --> 4833.60] Every one of these people +[4833.60 --> 4834.50] that we've looked at +[4834.50 --> 4835.84] fall short. +[4838.88 --> 4840.30] But it's not about them. +[4842.16 --> 4842.36] Right? +[4842.42 --> 4843.08] Their faith +[4843.08 --> 4844.58] is first and foremost +[4844.58 --> 4846.50] about God's faithfulness. +[4847.64 --> 4847.78] Right? +[4847.84 --> 4849.34] Their stories of faith +[4849.34 --> 4850.82] fuel our faith +[4850.82 --> 4851.50] and then now +[4851.50 --> 4853.20] your stories of faith +[4853.20 --> 4854.68] fuel my faith +[4854.68 --> 4856.54] because they all +[4856.54 --> 4858.08] reveal a God +[4858.08 --> 4860.08] who is faithful. +[4860.08 --> 4864.36] And so each week +[4864.36 --> 4866.52] as we look at a story +[4866.52 --> 4867.38] of a faith hero +[4867.38 --> 4869.12] we end by talking +[4869.12 --> 4870.02] about a person +[4870.02 --> 4870.46] who has been +[4870.46 --> 4871.36] that kind of example +[4871.36 --> 4871.76] to us +[4871.76 --> 4872.78] who has shown +[4872.78 --> 4874.36] us heroic faith +[4874.36 --> 4875.04] in our lives. +[4875.14 --> 4876.02] We've heard this sort +[4876.02 --> 4877.20] of testimony +[4877.20 --> 4877.92] right? +[4877.98 --> 4878.46] Of a faith +[4878.46 --> 4879.34] that is commended +[4879.34 --> 4880.46] to us. +[4881.46 --> 4882.86] And on this last Sunday +[4882.86 --> 4886.00] you +[4886.00 --> 4888.70] are that story. +[4888.70 --> 4891.06] You +[4891.06 --> 4893.56] are those people. +[4894.72 --> 4894.96] You +[4894.96 --> 4896.26] are the great +[4896.26 --> 4897.36] cloud of witnesses +[4897.36 --> 4898.74] that surround +[4898.74 --> 4899.46] one another +[4899.46 --> 4900.84] that champion +[4900.84 --> 4901.92] each other +[4901.92 --> 4903.24] to fix our eyes +[4903.24 --> 4903.88] on Jesus. +[4904.16 --> 4904.40] You +[4904.40 --> 4905.48] are the great +[4905.48 --> 4906.24] cloud of witnesses +[4906.24 --> 4907.20] that commend +[4907.20 --> 4908.20] each other +[4908.20 --> 4908.98] to faith. +[4910.54 --> 4911.40] As we run +[4911.40 --> 4912.10] this race +[4912.10 --> 4913.06] that was marked +[4913.06 --> 4913.78] out for us +[4913.78 --> 4916.12] your story +[4916.12 --> 4917.54] is the one +[4917.54 --> 4918.22] that matters. +[4918.70 --> 4919.86] Your story +[4919.86 --> 4920.68] is the one +[4920.68 --> 4921.60] that God uses +[4921.60 --> 4922.96] to draw out +[4922.96 --> 4923.68] faith. +[4923.80 --> 4924.64] Your story +[4924.64 --> 4926.22] is your story +[4926.22 --> 4927.08] and your story +[4927.08 --> 4927.88] about God +[4927.88 --> 4928.54] and faith +[4928.54 --> 4929.14] and life +[4929.14 --> 4929.72] and Jesus +[4929.72 --> 4930.70] and church +[4930.70 --> 4931.54] and community +[4931.54 --> 4932.72] that's yours +[4932.72 --> 4933.60] to declare +[4933.60 --> 4934.42] because that's +[4934.42 --> 4935.26] the story +[4935.26 --> 4937.00] God uses. +[4938.10 --> 4938.92] In all your +[4938.92 --> 4939.56] weaknesses +[4939.56 --> 4940.88] your story +[4940.88 --> 4941.44] of faith +[4941.44 --> 4942.72] is God's story +[4942.72 --> 4943.48] of his strength +[4943.48 --> 4943.90] in you. +[4944.74 --> 4945.60] In all your +[4945.60 --> 4947.14] wandering disobedience +[4947.14 --> 4947.80] your story +[4947.80 --> 4948.30] of faith +[4948.30 --> 4949.38] is God's story +[4949.38 --> 4950.46] of Christ's +[4950.46 --> 4951.54] perfect obedience +[4951.54 --> 4952.76] for you. +[4954.10 --> 4954.90] And in your +[4954.90 --> 4955.44] striving +[4955.44 --> 4956.08] and your +[4956.08 --> 4956.80] stumbling +[4956.80 --> 4957.94] your story +[4957.94 --> 4958.42] of faith +[4958.42 --> 4959.20] is God's +[4959.20 --> 4959.84] story +[4959.84 --> 4960.76] of his plan +[4960.76 --> 4961.98] and his purpose +[4961.98 --> 4963.52] through you. +[4963.52 --> 4964.52] faith +[4964.52 --> 4965.52] is God's +[4965.52 --> 4966.18] God's story +[4966.18 --> 4967.30] Now you probably +[4967.30 --> 4967.72] know +[4967.72 --> 4969.12] many of you +[4969.12 --> 4970.60] that Jacob's name +[4970.60 --> 4971.74] was changed +[4971.74 --> 4972.46] to Israel. +[4972.62 --> 4973.20] We've seen that +[4973.20 --> 4973.94] even as we looked +[4973.94 --> 4974.76] at Genesis 48. +[4974.94 --> 4975.42] That story +[4975.42 --> 4977.06] is told in Genesis 32. +[4977.48 --> 4978.10] You can read it. +[4978.42 --> 4978.90] Israel +[4978.90 --> 4980.86] means in Hebrew +[4980.86 --> 4981.64] struggles +[4981.64 --> 4982.46] with God. +[4983.26 --> 4983.88] It comes from +[4983.88 --> 4984.42] the story +[4984.42 --> 4985.30] where Jacob +[4985.30 --> 4985.82] wrestled +[4985.82 --> 4986.36] with God. +[4987.46 --> 4988.14] So here's +[4988.14 --> 4988.54] what I want you +[4988.54 --> 4988.82] to hear. +[4988.82 --> 4990.56] faith +[4990.56 --> 4991.20] that is +[4991.20 --> 4992.02] commendable +[4992.02 --> 4993.52] is not +[4993.52 --> 4994.42] going to be +[4994.42 --> 4995.42] without struggle. +[4996.20 --> 4996.70] It's not +[4996.70 --> 4997.18] going to be +[4997.18 --> 4997.86] without doubt +[4997.86 --> 4998.74] or questions +[4998.74 --> 4999.44] or faltering. +[5000.20 --> 5000.50] Faith +[5000.50 --> 5001.00] that is +[5001.00 --> 5001.70] commendable +[5001.70 --> 5002.46] is a faith +[5002.46 --> 5003.70] that pursues +[5003.70 --> 5004.34] God +[5004.34 --> 5005.30] that wrestles +[5005.30 --> 5005.90] with him +[5005.90 --> 5007.00] in the midst +[5007.00 --> 5007.60] of those +[5007.60 --> 5008.34] feelings. +[5011.56 --> 5012.88] In 2 Timothy +[5012.88 --> 5014.22] Paul gives +[5014.22 --> 5014.96] these words +[5014.96 --> 5015.46] to his +[5015.46 --> 5015.94] young +[5015.94 --> 5016.64] protege +[5016.64 --> 5017.14] who had +[5017.14 --> 5017.62] questions +[5017.62 --> 5018.14] about what +[5018.14 --> 5018.46] it means +[5018.46 --> 5018.96] to lead +[5018.96 --> 5019.64] and to live +[5019.64 --> 5020.44] in faith +[5020.44 --> 5020.80] about the +[5020.80 --> 5021.54] promises of God. +[5021.64 --> 5022.06] He says +[5022.06 --> 5023.38] if we are +[5023.38 --> 5024.22] faithless +[5024.22 --> 5025.48] he will +[5025.48 --> 5026.48] remain faithful +[5026.48 --> 5027.36] for he +[5027.36 --> 5027.98] cannot +[5027.98 --> 5028.70] disown +[5028.70 --> 5029.60] himself. +[5030.82 --> 5031.54] God +[5031.54 --> 5032.08] said it. +[5032.94 --> 5033.68] It's +[5033.68 --> 5033.94] done. +[5035.62 --> 5036.34] That's +[5036.34 --> 5037.02] a promise +[5037.02 --> 5037.94] that we +[5037.94 --> 5038.48] can hang +[5038.48 --> 5039.72] our hearts +[5039.72 --> 5040.12] on. +[5040.92 --> 5041.54] That's +[5041.54 --> 5042.62] a reality +[5042.62 --> 5043.50] that +[5043.50 --> 5044.70] changes +[5044.70 --> 5046.08] things +[5046.08 --> 5046.62] for us. +[5046.74 --> 5047.10] That's +[5047.10 --> 5047.92] why we +[5047.92 --> 5048.34] can +[5048.34 --> 5048.94] have +[5048.94 --> 5049.68] hope. +[5050.82 --> 5051.12] Faith +[5051.12 --> 5051.50] is +[5051.50 --> 5052.36] confidence +[5052.36 --> 5052.86] in what +[5052.86 --> 5053.20] we hope +[5053.20 --> 5053.48] for +[5053.48 --> 5053.76] and an +[5053.76 --> 5054.28] assurance +[5054.28 --> 5055.00] about what +[5055.00 --> 5055.26] we do +[5055.26 --> 5055.66] not see +[5055.66 --> 5056.32] because +[5056.32 --> 5057.10] God +[5057.10 --> 5057.84] is +[5057.84 --> 5058.90] faithful. +[5060.70 --> 5061.20] And so +[5061.20 --> 5063.02] step out +[5063.02 --> 5063.26] of the +[5063.26 --> 5063.54] boat. +[5066.04 --> 5066.96] Step out +[5066.96 --> 5067.20] of the +[5067.20 --> 5067.48] boat +[5067.48 --> 5068.58] and see +[5068.58 --> 5070.04] God. +[5071.34 --> 5072.00] Step out +[5072.00 --> 5072.42] of the boat +[5072.42 --> 5073.12] in faith +[5073.12 --> 5074.62] and with hope +[5074.62 --> 5076.06] and see +[5076.06 --> 5077.32] what God +[5077.32 --> 5078.30] will do. +[5079.08 --> 5079.84] Because the +[5079.84 --> 5080.22] end of the +[5080.22 --> 5080.62] story +[5080.62 --> 5081.86] is this. +[5082.54 --> 5083.04] God +[5083.04 --> 5084.18] is +[5084.18 --> 5085.48] faithful. +[5086.54 --> 5086.80] Amen. +[5087.34 --> 5088.12] Let's pray +[5088.12 --> 5088.44] together. +[5091.14 --> 5091.90] Faithful, +[5092.56 --> 5092.98] holy +[5092.98 --> 5093.76] God, +[5094.96 --> 5095.46] fuel +[5095.46 --> 5096.78] our hope +[5096.78 --> 5097.66] in the world +[5097.66 --> 5098.46] as we share +[5098.46 --> 5099.66] stories of life +[5099.66 --> 5100.34] and faith +[5100.34 --> 5101.04] together. +[5101.26 --> 5101.98] Use us, +[5102.10 --> 5103.68] even us, +[5104.16 --> 5105.26] to declare +[5105.26 --> 5106.02] your kingdom +[5106.02 --> 5106.88] come and +[5106.88 --> 5107.52] your kingdom +[5107.52 --> 5108.42] coming. +[5109.94 --> 5111.40] Use these +[5111.40 --> 5112.76] faith stories +[5112.76 --> 5113.22] here, +[5113.40 --> 5114.26] cultivated in +[5114.26 --> 5114.94] this room +[5114.94 --> 5115.50] today, +[5116.00 --> 5117.32] to stir +[5117.32 --> 5118.36] up and +[5118.36 --> 5118.98] spur +[5118.98 --> 5120.56] on our +[5120.56 --> 5121.40] lives of +[5121.40 --> 5122.28] faith and +[5122.28 --> 5123.34] faithful obedience +[5123.34 --> 5124.08] together. +[5124.08 --> 5124.16] Father, +[5124.88 --> 5127.50] whether we +[5127.50 --> 5128.40] are standing +[5128.40 --> 5128.84] in the +[5128.84 --> 5129.34] valley of +[5129.34 --> 5129.78] the shadow +[5129.78 --> 5130.32] or you +[5130.32 --> 5131.02] are calling +[5131.02 --> 5131.88] us to +[5131.88 --> 5132.84] enter a +[5132.84 --> 5133.32] land we +[5133.32 --> 5133.82] know not +[5133.82 --> 5134.22] of, +[5135.36 --> 5136.18] may we +[5136.18 --> 5137.32] go in +[5137.32 --> 5138.98] hope and +[5138.98 --> 5139.70] in confidence +[5139.70 --> 5140.68] because of +[5140.68 --> 5141.60] who you +[5141.60 --> 5144.08] are and +[5144.08 --> 5144.94] because of +[5144.94 --> 5145.92] who you +[5145.92 --> 5147.02] have declared +[5147.02 --> 5148.50] us to +[5148.50 --> 5148.76] be. +[5149.66 --> 5150.10] In the +[5150.10 --> 5150.32] name of +[5150.32 --> 5150.96] Jesus Christ, +[5151.12 --> 5151.50] we pray. +[5152.34 --> 5152.76] Amen. +[5154.08 --> 5164.16] Please stand +[5164.16 --> 5164.66] with us. +[5178.34 --> 5180.06] When I +[5180.06 --> 5181.04] fear my +[5181.04 --> 5183.34] faithful faith, +[5183.34 --> 5185.00] Christ will +[5185.00 --> 5185.90] hold me +[5185.90 --> 5187.18] fast. +[5187.82 --> 5188.82] When the +[5188.82 --> 5189.68] tenter +[5189.68 --> 5190.34] will +[5190.34 --> 5191.42] prevail, +[5192.56 --> 5193.68] he will +[5193.68 --> 5194.72] hold me +[5194.72 --> 5195.98] fast. +[5196.62 --> 5197.66] I could +[5197.66 --> 5198.42] never +[5198.42 --> 5199.30] keep +[5199.30 --> 5199.64] the +[5199.64 --> 5200.72] Lord, +[5201.42 --> 5201.92] through +[5201.92 --> 5202.42] thy +[5202.42 --> 5203.22] fearful +[5203.22 --> 5204.80] path, +[5205.30 --> 5205.76] for +[5205.76 --> 5206.22] my +[5206.22 --> 5207.18] love is +[5207.18 --> 5208.04] after +[5208.04 --> 5209.10] Lord, +[5210.00 --> 5210.96] he will +[5210.96 --> 5211.96] hold me +[5211.96 --> 5212.96] fast. +[5212.96 --> 5216.80] He will +[5216.80 --> 5218.14] hold me +[5218.14 --> 5219.34] fast. +[5219.34 --> 5220.80] He will +[5220.80 --> 5222.18] hold me +[5222.18 --> 5223.30] fast. +[5223.30 --> 5224.24] For +[5224.24 --> 5224.80] thy +[5224.80 --> 5225.44] Savior +[5225.44 --> 5226.84] loves me +[5226.84 --> 5228.30] so. +[5228.72 --> 5229.82] He will +[5229.82 --> 5231.34] hold me +[5231.34 --> 5233.02] fast. +[5233.02 --> 5234.68] will +[5234.68 --> 5251.60] ensure +[5258.60 --> 5259.64] by +[5259.64 --> 5260.78] come +[5260.78 --> 5264.58] God, then my soul be lost. +[5264.88 --> 5268.60] His promises shall last. +[5269.08 --> 5273.32] But I live and start to pass. +[5273.32 --> 5276.82] He will hold me fast. +[5279.70 --> 5283.32] He will hold me fast. +[5283.66 --> 5287.16] He will hold me fast. +[5287.16 --> 5291.30] For my Savior must be so. +[5292.36 --> 5296.60] He will hold me fast. +[5305.62 --> 5311.38] For my life he bled and died. +[5311.80 --> 5315.52] Christ will hold me fast. +[5315.52 --> 5319.52] Justice has been satisfied. +[5321.32 --> 5324.52] He will hold me fast. +[5325.28 --> 5329.52] Raised with him to endless life. +[5330.66 --> 5333.52] He will hold me fast. +[5334.68 --> 5338.52] Till our faith is turned to side. +[5338.52 --> 5342.52] When he called and died. +[5342.52 --> 5344.52] He will hold me fast. +[5344.52 --> 5349.52] He will hold me fast. +[5349.52 --> 5353.52] He will hold me fast. +[5353.52 --> 5357.52] For my Savior loves me so. +[5357.52 --> 5361.52] He will hold me fast. +[5361.52 --> 5363.52] He will hold me fast. +[5363.52 --> 5368.52] He will hold me fast. +[5368.52 --> 5372.52] He will hold me fast. +[5372.52 --> 5376.52] For my Savior loves me so. +[5376.52 --> 5382.52] He will hold me fast. +[5382.52 --> 5383.52] He will hold me fast. +[5383.52 --> 5384.52] He will hold me fast. +[5384.52 --> 5386.52] For my Savior loves me so. +[5386.52 --> 5388.52] He will hold me fast. +[5388.52 --> 5389.52] He will hold me fast. +[5389.52 --> 5402.64] Before we receive God's blessing, just one quick word of encouragement. +[5402.64 --> 5410.64] Everyone is invited and please welcome if you're a guest here with us, especially to stick around following our worship. +[5410.64 --> 5412.64] We have some fellowship time. +[5412.64 --> 5414.64] There's coffee and some refreshments. +[5414.64 --> 5416.64] And so please stick around for that. +[5416.64 --> 5426.64] But I encourage you, as you chat together, ask, how have you seen God this past week? +[5426.64 --> 5433.64] Or if you get asked that question and you don't have an answer, maybe take a risk and share. +[5433.64 --> 5436.64] This is where I need to see God. +[5436.64 --> 5441.64] And maybe, just maybe, pray together. +[5441.64 --> 5446.64] If you would like prayer, there's going to be someone up here after service with the name tag on. +[5446.64 --> 5449.64] They'd love to meet you and pray with you. +[5449.64 --> 5460.64] But as we fellowship together, make that about more than, I'm going to say, average church coffee. +[5460.64 --> 5464.64] Make it about life and faith and hope. +[5464.64 --> 5473.64] And then also, as you go, remember, baseball, softball is happening following service at Topham Park. +[5473.64 --> 5477.64] We hope to throw first pitch around 1230. +[5477.64 --> 5484.64] And so if you need to run home and get changed or the like, or Andre's already got his jersey on, so he's ready to go. +[5484.64 --> 5489.64] Please meet us over at Topham Park there. +[5489.64 --> 5494.64] Receive God's blessing for the week ahead. +[5494.64 --> 5498.64] God, go before you to lead you. +[5498.64 --> 5501.64] God, go behind you to protect you. +[5501.64 --> 5504.64] God, go beneath you to support you. +[5504.64 --> 5507.64] And God, go beside you to befriend you. +[5507.64 --> 5510.64] Do not be afraid. +[5510.64 --> 5513.64] Let the blessing of God come upon you today. +[5513.64 --> 5515.64] Do not be afraid. +[5515.64 --> 5522.64] But go in hope and faith to love and serve the Lord. +[5522.64 --> 5524.64] Amen. +[5531.64 --> 5535.64] I will go on the earth, you will wait on high. +[5535.64 --> 5543.64] Every mountain stream, every sunset's night. +[5543.64 --> 5552.92] Oh, Lord, we live with you, we'll reign on high +[5552.92 --> 5557.70] Every mountain stream, every sunset sky +[5557.70 --> 5562.64] But my one request, Lord, my holy name +[5562.64 --> 5569.80] I'm so to reign in me, Lord, reign in me +[5569.80 --> 5574.80] Reign in your crown, over all my dreams +[5574.80 --> 5583.02] In my darkest hour, you are the Lord of all I am +[5583.02 --> 5587.02] So you reign in me again +[5587.02 --> 5601.02] Over every cross, over every word +[5601.68 --> 5606.02] In my mind return, the beauty of my Lord +[5606.02 --> 5611.02] Excuse me, Lord, to me, than any earthly prayer +[5611.02 --> 5620.02] So won't you reign in me, reign in your crown +[5620.02 --> 5626.02] Over all my dreams, in my darkest hour +[5626.02 --> 5631.02] You are the Lord of all I am +[5631.02 --> 5635.02] So won't you reign in me again +[5635.02 --> 5636.02] So won't you reign in me again +[5636.02 --> 5640.02] Lord, reign in me, reign in your crown +[5640.02 --> 5644.02] Over all my dreams, in my darkest hour +[5644.02 --> 5650.02] You are the Lord of all I am +[5650.02 --> 5654.02] So won't you reign in me again +[5654.02 --> 5658.02] So won't you reign in me again +[5658.02 --> 5660.02] So won't 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Thank you. +[5986.02 --> 5988.02] Thank you. diff --git a/Sunday Worship April 9, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship April 9, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..5c3e5f3b509c5410a89291ae532699a51f104490 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship April 9, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,118 @@ +• The crucifixion of Jesus Christ +• Jesus' death on the cross +• The burial of Jesus in a grave +• The resurrection of Jesus from the dead +• The significance of Sunday as a day of redemption and hope +• Praise and worship to God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit +• The gospel message that shall not fade or kneel +• The freedom and salvation brought by Jesus Christ's resurrection +• Introduction to Resurrection Sunday worship +• Invitation to connect with the church and learn more about Emanuel +• Gathering in God's presence for singing, prayer, praise, and hearing +• Easter anthem: "Christ is risen" +• Welcome from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness +• Invitation to welcome others into worship +• Multiple repetitions of amen for a total of 34 times +• Praise and worship song with repeated "Alleluia" +• Invitation to place flowers in vases at the front of the congregation +• Recitation of a creed or statement of faith +• Prayer asking for forgiveness, resurrection, and eternal life +• Discussion of Jesus Christ's victory over death and sin +• The congregation prays and sings hymns +• A sacrament of baptism is administered to a child named Gus +• The speaker explains that the water used in baptism does not wash away original sin or save the child, but rather symbolizes the life, death, resurrection, and exaltation of Jesus +• The baptism is seen as a sign of the covenant between God and his people, with the child being received as a member of the covenant community +• Parents of the child are asked questions before God and his people to affirm their faith and commitment to raise the child in the Christian faith +• Baptism ceremony for Gus +• Symbolic washing of Gus with water to represent forgiveness and new life in God +• Invitation for congregation to promise love, support, and teaching of the gospel to the Howling family, including Gus +• Prayer of blessing over Gus and his family +• Presentation of a gift or memento to Gus by Seth +• Introduction to a song about Jesus and His sacrifice +• Singing "Because He Lives" as a group +• Reflection on life, death, and eternity +• Discussion of war in Ukraine and its impact on civilians +• Announcement of donations for Ukraine response +• World Renew is providing aid to displaced people within Ukraine, working with other agencies and churches +• Request for generosity from listeners to support this effort +• Upcoming announcements and events at the church, including a full council meeting and welcome of new staff member Maria Nguyen +• Easter morning worship service focuses on John 20:24-31 +• Prayer request for focus on today, forgiveness of debts, and daily bread +• Thomas' skepticism about Jesus' resurrection +• Jesus appears to Thomas and proves his identity +• The significance of the empty tomb and the impact of the resurrection on history +• The changing nature of faith and fact in modern society, with blurred categories between the two +• The speaker reflects on the human desire for transcendence and a sense of something greater than oneself. +• Skepticism is a natural response to this longing, pulling us back down to earth. +• The story of Thomas doubting Jesus' resurrection serves as an example of skepticism. +• C.S. Lewis's concept of doubt and faith in "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" is referenced. +• The importance of relationships and trust in believing others is discussed. +• Logic and critical thinking are presented as tools to evaluate evidence and claims. +• The possibility that our assumptions about truth and reality may be incomplete or inaccurate. +• The importance of assuming people you know to be truthful and trusting them +• Thomas' struggle with believing in Jesus' resurrection without seeing proof +• The concept that faith is fraught and belief doesn't come easily, but rather while doubting +• The idea that we're all in a similar predicament as Thomas, struggling with faith and doubt +• The notion that faith is not just for Christians, but a human condition that affects everyone +• Doubt and faith are intertwined +• The resurrection of Jesus bursts through existential space +• Transcendence and the resurrection disrupt neat and organized pictures of reality +• Faith cannot be confined to propositional boxes, just like Jesus won't be confined to a grave +• Thomas' need for proof falls away when he encounters Jesus, revealing true worship +• Easter is about stirring, affect, and transformation, not just proving God's power over sin and death +• The speaker describes a vision where Jesus appears to them +• The historical evidence for Jesus' resurrection is discussed and its significance emphasized +• The importance of faith and belief in the face of doubt is highlighted +• Jesus' existence and actions are established as historical fact, independent of individual beliefs or feelings +• Scripture (likely John 20) is referenced to support the idea that Jesus performed many signs and miracles to demonstrate his divinity. +• The gospel is written and it's about Jesus living the life we should have lived and dying the death we deserve +• Jesus was raised victorious over sin and death because God's love for us is greater than His wrath against sin +• The tomb is empty, indicating God's power to bring new life +• In a culture of doubt and deconstruction, it's essential to "doubt your doubts" by treating them equally with professions of faith +• Worship and response to doubt should be directed towards Jesus, rather than seeking proofs or rational answers +• The speaker's heart is full of devotion. +• Doubts and questions are acknowledged as a natural part of faith. +• Worship, word, and sacrament are presented as ways to test doubts. +• Jesus' sacrifice and the Eucharist (Lord's Supper) are remembered. +• The importance of remembrance and proclamation of Christ's death until his return is emphasized. +• The Apostles' Creed +• The power of Jesus Christ's resurrection and its impact on believers +• Eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ +• The significance of breaking bread in faith, knowing the risen Christ among us +• Death being defeated by Christ's victory over the grave +• The congregation is invited to participate in communion, with the elders leading the process. +• Those who cannot come forward but want to receive the bread and juice can indicate to the ushers, who will serve them in their seats. +• As people come forward, they will be offered bread and juice, accompanied by statements such as "the body of Christ given for you" or "the blood of Christ shed for you". +• The congregation is instructed to pass the elements to each other, saying the same statement as they pass. +• Receiving the first table +• Big circle and movement of Lena and Wes +• The body of Christ given for you, with repeated mentions of "amen" +• Eating and remembering, followed by more repetitions of "amen" +• The blood of Christ shed for you, mentioned multiple times +• Jesus as the bread of life, offering eternal life and resurrection +• Invitations to come to the altar and receive forgiveness through Jesus +• Praise and worship of Jesus as Lord +• Hallelujah and singing praises +• Christ's resurrection and victory +• Forgiveness through the blood of Jesus +• Invitation to come to the altar for forgiveness +• Musically expressing gratitude and redemption +• Story of Jesus' crucifixion and sacrifice +• Redemption from sin and its curse +• Praise and honor to God for salvation +• Resurrection and empty tomb +• References to biblical themes and imagery +• The lion and lamb symbolism +• Worship and praise to God +• Jesus Christ as Savior and King +• Salvation and redemption through faith +• Overcoming evil and sin with God's power +• Assurance of eternal life with God +• Encouragement for believers to live out their faith +• Invitation to community and celebration +• Multipurpose room painting +• Stained glass windows +• Invitation to connect and ask questions after worship service +• Blessing prayer for God's presence in daily life +• Praise and thanksgiving for Jesus, the Redeemer and Lamb of God +• Thankfulness for God's gift of forgiveness and redemption \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship April 9, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship April 9, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..c7c0f0d6d2f3f82e0e4e6e2f43eb306a4c0fbc82 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship April 9, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,2028 @@ +[0.00 --> 6.72] And He shed His blood to set us free +[6.72 --> 12.48] As the nails waiting in the sky were dark +[12.48 --> 18.90] The redemption of the world was on His heart +[18.90 --> 24.18] Friday's good, good Sunday is coming +[24.18 --> 30.36] Don't lose hope, good Sunday is coming +[30.36 --> 36.34] Devil, you're done, you better start running +[36.34 --> 42.38] Friday's good, good Sunday is coming +[42.38 --> 54.42] Then He breathed His last and bowed His head +[54.42 --> 60.36] The Son of God and men were dead +[60.36 --> 66.68] With bloody hands, tears on their face +[66.68 --> 72.78] They laid Him down inside that grave +[72.78 --> 75.82] But that wasn't the end +[75.82 --> 78.92] That wasn't the end +[78.92 --> 81.40] That wasn't the end +[81.40 --> 84.38] Let me tell you what happened next +[84.38 --> 90.40] The women came before the dawn +[90.40 --> 96.24] To find that stone already gone +[96.24 --> 100.44] When they looked inside +[100.44 --> 102.44] The angels said +[102.44 --> 107.98] Why are you looking for the living among the dead? +[108.04 --> 110.50] He's alive, He's alive +[110.50 --> 113.50] Hallelujah, He's alive +[113.50 --> 116.54] Give Him praise, lift Him high +[116.54 --> 119.50] Hallelujah, He's alive +[119.50 --> 122.52] He's alive, He's alive +[122.52 --> 125.50] Hallelujah, He's alive +[125.50 --> 128.52] Give Him praise, lift Him high +[128.52 --> 132.26] Hallelujah, He's alive +[132.26 --> 138.04] Hallelujah, Hallelujah +[138.04 --> 144.10] Don't lose hope, good Sunday is coming +[144.10 --> 150.10] Hallelujah, Hallelujah +[150.10 --> 154.10] Hallelujah, Hallelujah +[154.12 --> 162.32] Now Jesus reigns upon the throne +[162.32 --> 168.26] Our heaven sings to Him alone +[168.26 --> 171.28] We watch and wait +[171.28 --> 174.26] Like a bride for a groom +[174.26 --> 177.26] Oh, church arise +[177.26 --> 180.26] He's coming soon +[180.26 --> 181.08] Yes, He's coming soon +[181.08 --> 181.60] After the death ends +[181.60 --> 186.24] Amen +[186.26 --> 190.26] Hopefully, he may have a room +[190.26 --> 192.26] Although, at the time of his death +[192.26 --> 194.24] I can pray +[194.24 --> 195.20] Like a bride +[195.20 --> 195.26] 今日 take in poetry +[195.26 --> 197.26] If there are a room +[197.26 --> 198.26] If there are any members +[198.26 --> 200.14] Anything Terry +[200.14 --> 201.26] That can pause +[201.26 --> 202.26] To stand for the clairement +[202.26 --> 203.40] There are end +[203.40 --> 204.32] 情况 +[204.32 --> 209.44] In the darkness we were waiting +[209.44 --> 212.94] Without hope, without light +[212.94 --> 216.40] Till from heaven you came running +[216.40 --> 220.04] There was mercy in your eyes +[220.04 --> 223.54] To fulfill the law and promise +[223.54 --> 226.84] To a virgin came the word +[226.84 --> 230.30] From a throne of endless glory +[230.30 --> 233.86] To a cradle in the dirt +[233.86 --> 243.14] Praise the Father +[243.14 --> 246.24] Praise the Son +[246.24 --> 250.24] Praise the Spirit +[250.24 --> 253.16] Three in one +[253.16 --> 257.16] God of glory +[257.16 --> 259.88] Majesty +[259.88 --> 263.52] Praise forever +[263.52 --> 265.66] To your kingdom +[265.66 --> 267.90] King +[267.90 --> 282.44] To reveal the kingdom come +[282.44 --> 286.16] And to rest out the lost +[286.16 --> 289.50] To redeem the whole creation +[289.50 --> 293.04] You did not spice the cross +[293.04 --> 296.42] For even in your suffering +[296.42 --> 299.98] You saw to the other side +[299.98 --> 303.40] Knowing this is our salvation +[303.40 --> 304.78] Jesus for our sake +[304.78 --> 305.90] Jesus for our sake +[305.90 --> 307.78] You died +[307.78 --> 316.16] Praise the Father +[316.16 --> 319.46] Praise the Son +[319.46 --> 323.14] Praise the Spirit +[323.14 --> 326.56] Three in one +[326.56 --> 327.56] God of glory +[327.56 --> 330.34] God of glory +[330.34 --> 330.94] God of glory +[330.94 --> 331.94] God of glory +[331.94 --> 332.94] Majesty +[332.94 --> 336.62] Praise forever +[336.62 --> 337.94] To the King +[337.94 --> 349.32] People Christ +[349.32 --> 354.62] And the own +[354.72 --> 354.92] White +[354.92 --> 357.26] K +[357.26 --> 370.44] its breath to that stone for the lamb and the dead rose from their tools and the +[370.44 --> 382.16] angels stood in awe the souls of the father are restored the church of Christ +[382.16 --> 390.40] was born then the spirit lit the flame now this gospel +[390.40 --> 399.04] shall not kneel and shall not fade and by his blood and in his name in his freedom +[399.04 --> 407.92] I am free for the love of Jesus Christ who has resurrected me +[412.16 --> 433.40] praise the father praise the son praise the spirit three in one God of glory majesty +[433.40 --> 449.40] praise forever to the king of kings praise forever to the king of kings +[449.40 --> 450.80] praise the lord Lord +[450.80 --> 452.88] praise the king of kings +[452.88 --> 454.94] praise the king of kings +[455.40 --> 457.10] choir justice +[457.10 --> 458.36] amen +[458.36 --> 458.80] only inram +[461.48 --> 462.32] �� +[462.32 --> 463.40] 率 +[463.40 --> 493.38] Thank you. +[493.40 --> 523.38] Thank you. +[523.40 --> 529.40] Oh, he's alive. +[530.74 --> 533.14] He lives. +[534.02 --> 539.38] All honor and power are his. +[539.38 --> 543.38] All glory forever. +[544.38 --> 544.96] Amen. +[547.96 --> 551.38] Jesus lives. +[551.38 --> 556.08] Hear the shackles breaking free. +[556.48 --> 559.54] Hear the song of the redeemed. +[559.96 --> 561.26] He is moving. +[561.60 --> 562.80] He is moving. +[563.26 --> 564.62] He's alive. +[565.16 --> 567.74] Oh, so take this freedom. +[568.22 --> 569.44] Take this love. +[569.84 --> 572.72] Can you feel it rising up? +[572.72 --> 574.42] He's here. +[574.72 --> 575.98] He's here. +[576.32 --> 577.86] He's alive. +[579.72 --> 582.38] Oh, he lives. +[583.38 --> 588.30] All honor and power are his. +[588.30 --> 592.80] All glory forever. +[593.30 --> 594.18] Amen. +[596.18 --> 601.60] Jesus, our grace. +[602.14 --> 608.04] Oh, honor and power are his. +[608.04 --> 612.42] All glory forever. +[614.42 --> 615.84] Good morning. +[617.84 --> 619.44] Christ is risen. +[620.06 --> 621.38] He is risen indeed. +[621.72 --> 622.98] Oh, good practice, Ron. +[623.02 --> 625.02] We're going to do that again in just a moment, so be ready. +[625.90 --> 628.04] Welcome to worship. +[628.04 --> 628.94] My name is Chris. +[629.14 --> 639.92] I'm one of the pastors here at Emanuel, and it is my privilege and pleasure to welcome you into worship together this morning. +[640.40 --> 645.64] This is one of my, perhaps even my absolute favorite Sunday of the year. +[645.74 --> 648.20] I love Resurrection Sunday. +[648.20 --> 651.52] I love the power of Jesus on full display. +[651.72 --> 657.92] I love the chance for the church to sing with boldness and clarity the truth of the gospel. +[658.44 --> 661.34] I love that we get to spend that time together. +[662.04 --> 672.96] As we worship this morning, we come to the table to taste and see the goodness of God, and we will participate together in the baptism of Gus, which we're really excited about. +[672.96 --> 681.56] And so if you are visiting with us this morning and would like to hear more about us, there's a card in your seats that says Connect. +[682.08 --> 683.52] There's a QR code on it. +[683.58 --> 689.68] You can fill the card out and put it in the bags when they come around, or you can scan the QR code and do it that way. +[690.04 --> 692.52] That QR code is also variously throughout the building. +[692.86 --> 695.96] We'd love to hear from you and connect with you. +[696.54 --> 701.64] As we gather for worship, we gather in the presence of our God. +[701.64 --> 703.42] We're going to sing and we're going to pray. +[703.58 --> 705.38] We're going to praise and we're going to hear. +[705.56 --> 713.06] And so I'm going to invite you, as you are able to stand, that we might come into God's presence together. +[716.52 --> 720.36] We're going to begin with our Easter anthem. +[721.02 --> 722.76] Christ is risen. +[722.76 --> 725.12] He is risen indeed. +[725.44 --> 727.32] Christ is risen. +[727.98 --> 728.70] Hallelujah. +[729.46 --> 730.94] He is risen indeed. +[730.94 --> 733.24] Amen and amen. +[733.40 --> 735.94] Receive the greeting of our God. +[737.30 --> 746.98] Grace and peace to you from him who is and who was, from him who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, +[746.98 --> 754.40] and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, the ruler and the kings of the earth. +[755.28 --> 755.92] Amen. +[755.92 --> 756.00] Amen. +[756.80 --> 762.00] I'm going to invite you to turn to those around you and welcome them on this Easter Sunday into worship. +[762.00 --> 762.36] Amen. +[762.36 --> 762.50] Amen. +[762.50 --> 762.60] Amen. +[762.60 --> 763.00] Amen. +[763.00 --> 763.10] Amen. +[763.10 --> 763.16] Amen. +[763.16 --> 763.20] Amen. +[785.92 --> 791.12] Amen. +[798.08 --> 798.40] Amen. +[798.40 --> 828.38] Thank you. +[828.40 --> 858.38] Thank you. +[858.40 --> 860.40] Thank you. +[888.40 --> 890.40] Thank you. +[890.40 --> 892.40] Thank you. +[892.40 --> 894.40] Thank you. +[894.40 --> 896.40] Thank you. +[896.40 --> 898.40] Thank you. +[898.40 --> 900.40] Thank you. +[900.40 --> 902.40] Thank you. +[902.40 --> 904.40] Thank you. +[904.40 --> 906.40] Thank you. +[906.40 --> 908.40] Thank you. +[908.40 --> 910.40] Thank you. +[910.40 --> 912.40] Thank you. +[912.40 --> 914.40] Thank you. +[914.40 --> 916.40] Thank you. +[916.40 --> 918.40] Thank you. +[918.40 --> 920.40] Amen. +[920.40 --> 922.40] Thank you. +[922.40 --> 924.40] Thank you. +[924.40 --> 926.40] Alleluia. +[926.96 --> 931.24] Where all death is now your sting, +[931.76 --> 935.90] Alleluia. +[936.38 --> 940.68] Once he died our souls to save, +[941.24 --> 945.32] Alleluia. +[945.32 --> 950.40] Where your victory, O great, +[950.40 --> 955.40] Alleluia. +[957.04 --> 961.82] So we know where Christ has led, +[962.20 --> 966.34] Alleluia. +[966.96 --> 971.52] Following our exalted care, +[971.52 --> 975.52] Alleluia. +[975.52 --> 980.52] May I give thy heavenly rise, +[981.52 --> 985.76] Alleluia. +[986.36 --> 990.52] Hearts across the great the sky, +[991.38 --> 995.52] Alleluia. +[995.52 --> 1002.52] Hail the Lord of earth and heaven, +[1002.52 --> 1006.52] Alleluia. +[1006.52 --> 1012.52] Praise to you by hope we give, +[1012.52 --> 1017.52] Alleluia. +[1017.52 --> 1022.52] Risen Christ triumphed now, +[1022.52 --> 1027.52] Alleluia. +[1027.52 --> 1032.52] Every need to you shall bow, +[1032.52 --> 1036.52] Alleluia. +[1036.52 --> 1041.52] Alleluia. +[1041.52 --> 1042.52] Alleluia. +[1042.52 --> 1043.52] Alleluia. +[1043.52 --> 1044.52] Alleluia. +[1044.52 --> 1045.52] Alleluia. +[1045.52 --> 1048.52] I know that many of you have some flowers in your hands this morning. +[1048.52 --> 1050.52] And as we sing our next song, +[1050.52 --> 1054.52] We welcome you to come up and put those in the vases up at the front here. +[1054.52 --> 1055.52] Let's hear. +[1058.52 --> 1079.14] The song has been called The電視 +[1079.14 --> 1085.60] All creating one, God Almighty. +[1088.42 --> 1099.92] Through your Holy Spirit, conceiving Christ the Son, Jesus our Savior. +[1099.92 --> 1116.90] I believe in God our Father, I believe in Christ the Son, I believe in the Holy Spirit, our God is three in one. +[1116.90 --> 1130.30] I believe in the resurrection, that we will rise again, for I believe in the name of Jesus. +[1130.30 --> 1132.30] Amen. +[1144.30 --> 1157.48] Our judge and our defense, suffered and crucified, forgiveness is in you. +[1157.48 --> 1171.38] I descended into darkness, you rose in glorious light, forever seated high. +[1172.68 --> 1187.28] I believe in God our Father, I believe in Christ the Son, I believe in the Holy Spirit, our God is three in one. +[1187.48 --> 1200.60] I believe in the resurrection, that we will rise again, for I believe in the name of Jesus. +[1200.60 --> 1202.60] I believe in Jesus. +[1202.60 --> 1206.84] I believe in cat أنit he rose and revival, I believe in Jesus. +[1207.06 --> 1208.02] I believe in Hoo, Jesus, Jesus, His name is one. +[1208.46 --> 1225.96] I believe in your Holy Spirit, Father the Son, I believe in the Father, that Jesus Christ is one. +[1225.96 --> 1235.96] I believe in you +[1235.96 --> 1242.96] I believe you rose again +[1242.96 --> 1253.96] I believe that Jesus Christ is born +[1255.96 --> 1262.96] I believe in life eternal +[1262.96 --> 1265.96] I believe in the virgin birth +[1265.96 --> 1269.96] I believe in the saints communion +[1269.96 --> 1272.96] And in your holy church +[1272.96 --> 1275.96] I believe in the resurrection +[1275.96 --> 1279.96] When Jesus comes again +[1279.96 --> 1286.96] For I believe in the name of Jesus +[1286.96 --> 1289.96] I believe in God our Father +[1289.96 --> 1292.96] I believe in Christ the Son +[1292.96 --> 1296.96] I believe in the Holy Spirit +[1296.96 --> 1299.96] Our God is free in one +[1299.96 --> 1302.96] I believe in the resurrection +[1302.96 --> 1305.96] That we will rise again +[1305.96 --> 1312.96] For I believe in the name of Jesus +[1312.96 --> 1320.96] For I believe in the name of Jesus +[1320.96 --> 1326.96] Please pray with me +[1326.96 --> 1330.96] Glory to you, O God +[1330.96 --> 1333.96] On this day you won the victory over death +[1333.96 --> 1336.96] Raising Jesus from the grave +[1336.96 --> 1338.96] And giving us eternal life +[1338.96 --> 1341.96] Glory to you, O Christ +[1341.96 --> 1343.96] For us and for our salvation +[1343.96 --> 1345.96] You overcame death +[1345.96 --> 1348.96] And opened the gate to everlasting life +[1348.96 --> 1351.96] Glory to you, O Holy Spirit +[1351.96 --> 1354.96] You lead us into the truth +[1354.96 --> 1356.96] And bring us to new life +[1356.96 --> 1359.96] Glory to you, O blessed Trinity +[1359.96 --> 1361.96] Now and forever +[1361.96 --> 1363.96] Amen +[1363.96 --> 1380.96] I'm blessed my life +[1380.96 --> 1384.96] To Calvary +[1384.96 --> 1388.96] Where Jesus came +[1388.96 --> 1392.96] And died for me +[1392.96 --> 1396.96] I say His wounds +[1396.96 --> 1398.96] His hands +[1398.96 --> 1399.96] His feet +[1399.96 --> 1402.96] My Savior +[1402.96 --> 1407.96] That cursed tree +[1407.96 --> 1413.96] His body +[1413.96 --> 1414.96] Now +[1414.96 --> 1418.96] And drenched in tears +[1418.96 --> 1422.96] He laid down +[1422.96 --> 1425.96] He chose us to +[1425.96 --> 1428.96] He entered sea +[1428.96 --> 1432.96] By heavy storm +[1432.96 --> 1436.96] Messiah still +[1436.96 --> 1439.96] And of the Lord +[1439.96 --> 1445.96] Our God +[1445.96 --> 1446.96] O praise the name +[1446.96 --> 1452.96] Of the Lord our God +[1452.96 --> 1456.96] O praise His name +[1456.96 --> 1460.96] Forevermore +[1460.96 --> 1474.96] For endless days we will sing your praise, O Lord, O Lord our God. +[1474.96 --> 1492.96] Then on earth earth and break the tongue, the Son of God flows again. +[1492.96 --> 1507.96] O trampled death, where is your sin? The angels roar for Christ our King. +[1507.96 --> 1524.96] O praise the name of the Lord our God, O praise His name forevermore. +[1524.96 --> 1540.34] For endless days we will sing your praise, O Lord, O Lord our God. +[1540.34 --> 1550.56] He shall return in robes of white. +[1550.56 --> 1557.80] The blazing sun shall pierce the light. +[1557.80 --> 1565.22] And I will rise among the saints. +[1565.70 --> 1572.72] My peace transfers on Jesus' face. +[1587.80 --> 1617.78] The blazing sun shall pierce the light. +[1617.80 --> 1633.80] The blazing sun shall pierce the light. +[1633.80 --> 1646.80] O praise the name of the Lord our God, O praise His name forevermore. +[1646.80 --> 1659.80] For endless days we will sing your praise, O Lord, O Lord our God. +[1659.80 --> 1661.80] O praise His name forevermore. +[1661.80 --> 1674.80] O praise His name forevermore. +[1674.80 --> 1676.80] O praise His name forevermore. +[1676.80 --> 1677.80] And I will rise among the saints. +[1677.80 --> 1678.80] O praise His name forevermore. +[1678.80 --> 1685.80] And I will rise above the Lord our God, O Lord, O Lord our God. +[1685.80 --> 1694.80] Oh Lord, oh Lord our God +[1694.80 --> 1702.80] Oh Lord, oh Lord our God +[1702.80 --> 1706.30] You may have a seat. +[1715.80 --> 1736.80] It is our great privilege together this morning to administer and participate in the sacrament of baptism to one of the little ones among us to Gus this morning. +[1736.80 --> 1747.94] We do not believe as we come to this water that there's anything magical about the water that we apply to the child. +[1748.90 --> 1752.64] The water does not wash away original sin or save the child. +[1753.18 --> 1759.04] Only the life, death, resurrection, and exaltation of Jesus does that. +[1759.04 --> 1773.22] And we believe that Gus, this child, is sinful by nature and we believe that the promises of God for forgiveness and life in the Holy Spirit are offered to him. +[1774.28 --> 1782.60] We don't baptize babies out of superstition or even tradition, though we do have the weight of church history behind us, +[1782.98 --> 1788.30] or because we like cute babies, even though that is a good thing. +[1788.30 --> 1799.96] We baptize infants because we believe that they are covenant children and therefore should receive the sign of baptism, the sign of the covenant. +[1800.92 --> 1809.02] And so while this isn't magical, it is a spiritual mystery that we live into together. +[1810.16 --> 1813.64] In Genesis 15, God made a covenant with Abraham. +[1813.64 --> 1819.00] This covenant was sealed with the sign of circumcision in Genesis 17. +[1819.86 --> 1822.38] And God promised to bless Abraham. +[1823.02 --> 1827.12] For Abraham, this meant two things in particular. +[1828.04 --> 1831.76] One, it meant offspring, and two, it meant land. +[1832.80 --> 1840.82] But at the heart of this covenant was God's promise that he would be a God to Abraham and his children. +[1840.82 --> 1848.74] And God cut a covenant into Israel's flesh, carving out a people for himself. +[1849.58 --> 1858.40] And they would be a light on the path home for humanity, for the expression of God's relationship to them. +[1858.94 --> 1865.74] And in the fullness of time, God sent his only son, Jesus, to be our Savior. +[1865.74 --> 1871.58] And in his death on the cross, our old self is dead and buried. +[1871.96 --> 1878.04] And in his resurrection, we rise to a new life and we look forward to a new creation. +[1878.04 --> 1885.92] When we are baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, +[1886.22 --> 1891.22] the triune God seals and promises our adoption as his children. +[1891.72 --> 1895.04] And he writes his name invisibly on our foreheads. +[1896.38 --> 1897.64] We read in Scripture, +[1897.64 --> 1918.56] By baptism, we recognize a new identity in Jesus Christ. +[1918.56 --> 1927.34] And so we come to administer this sacrament of baptism to Gus today with the weight of church history +[1927.34 --> 1932.90] to encourage us and the example of redemptive history to confirm our practice. +[1933.20 --> 1936.72] We baptize in obedience to Christ's command. +[1938.00 --> 1944.50] The sacrament that we are about to administer is a sign of inclusion into the covenant community +[1944.50 --> 1947.08] as circumcision was. +[1947.70 --> 1952.78] And the water that we are about to pour over is a sign of cleansing from sin +[1952.78 --> 1956.84] as the sprinkled blood of bulls and goats in the Old Testament was. +[1958.34 --> 1962.94] And we pray that Gus will take advantage of all his covenant privileges, +[1962.94 --> 1966.42] that he will acknowledge the Lord all the days of his life, +[1966.66 --> 1970.42] and that by faith he will make these promises his own. +[1970.42 --> 1977.34] So, Daniel and Ismay, I'm going to invite you and your family to come on up to the front. +[1991.42 --> 1992.62] Just move right over. +[1992.62 --> 1993.22] Yeah. +[1993.22 --> 2002.06] Since you are presenting Gus for baptism, +[2002.24 --> 2006.44] we're going to ask you the following questions before God and his people. +[2010.78 --> 2011.46] First, +[2012.18 --> 2015.10] do you believe that your children, +[2015.10 --> 2017.10] though sinful by nature, +[2017.82 --> 2021.26] are received by God in Christ as members of the covenant +[2021.26 --> 2023.68] and therefore ought to be baptized? +[2024.52 --> 2025.36] And second, +[2025.80 --> 2028.96] do you promise in reliance on the Holy Spirit +[2028.96 --> 2031.54] and with the help of the Christian community +[2031.54 --> 2033.44] to do all in your power +[2033.44 --> 2035.40] to instruct Gus +[2035.40 --> 2037.20] and all your children +[2037.20 --> 2038.68] in the Christian faith +[2038.68 --> 2041.50] and to lead them by your example +[2041.50 --> 2044.46] into the life of Christian discipleship? +[2045.84 --> 2047.52] Daniel and Ismay, +[2047.70 --> 2048.54] what is your answer? +[2048.54 --> 2049.26] Amen. +[2054.08 --> 2055.26] Our Lord Jesus said, +[2055.44 --> 2057.00] let the little children come to me +[2057.00 --> 2058.26] and do not hinder them +[2058.26 --> 2061.70] for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. +[2061.82 --> 2062.20] And so, +[2062.32 --> 2064.54] if you are a child among us, +[2064.92 --> 2066.34] we want to invite you to come +[2066.34 --> 2067.88] and just grab a seat right here +[2067.88 --> 2068.98] on the floor +[2068.98 --> 2070.04] in the splash zone +[2070.04 --> 2073.98] that you might also see more closely +[2073.98 --> 2076.06] what is happening here. +[2076.06 --> 2077.34] Ruby, +[2077.44 --> 2077.82] why don't you be, +[2077.88 --> 2078.26] excellent, +[2078.40 --> 2078.96] great example. +[2079.20 --> 2079.90] Right by Ruby, +[2080.00 --> 2080.26] guys. +[2098.26 --> 2099.14] All right. +[2099.14 --> 2100.56] So, +[2100.64 --> 2101.26] in just a moment, +[2101.36 --> 2102.68] we're going to take this water +[2102.68 --> 2105.84] and we're going to put it on Gus's head +[2105.84 --> 2107.14] and we're going to offer that +[2107.14 --> 2108.54] as a symbol, +[2108.74 --> 2110.24] as a sign and a seal, +[2110.60 --> 2111.26] a promise +[2111.26 --> 2115.88] that when God offers forgiveness to us, +[2116.02 --> 2117.08] He washes us +[2117.08 --> 2119.02] and makes us clean. +[2119.80 --> 2120.32] Do you want to see? +[2120.46 --> 2121.60] There's just a little water in there. +[2123.68 --> 2124.04] Beautiful. +[2126.82 --> 2127.24] All right. +[2127.28 --> 2128.04] You want to come up here? +[2128.04 --> 2128.10] All right. +[2128.10 --> 2128.14] All right. +[2129.14 --> 2131.12] It is an exciting day. +[2131.20 --> 2131.66] Am I right? +[2134.60 --> 2134.96] Emil? +[2138.34 --> 2138.82] Gus, +[2139.22 --> 2139.78] Emil, +[2140.16 --> 2140.74] howling. +[2141.62 --> 2142.54] I baptize you +[2142.54 --> 2143.60] in the name of the Father +[2143.60 --> 2146.54] and of the Son +[2146.54 --> 2149.50] and of the Holy Spirit. +[2151.26 --> 2151.74] Amen. +[2151.74 --> 2151.84] Amen. +[2157.54 --> 2159.08] Do you want that for your arm? +[2159.14 --> 2159.28] God? +[2165.82 --> 2168.40] Even as we have extended God's promise +[2168.40 --> 2169.98] to the Howling family +[2169.98 --> 2171.78] and to Gus here, +[2171.78 --> 2172.88] we have an opportunity +[2172.88 --> 2174.04] as a church family +[2174.04 --> 2176.78] to also make promise to them. +[2177.60 --> 2177.78] And so, +[2177.86 --> 2178.76] I'm going to ask you, +[2179.00 --> 2179.30] congregation, +[2179.60 --> 2180.02] a question +[2180.02 --> 2181.60] and then invite you to respond +[2181.60 --> 2183.44] as you see on the screen. +[2183.44 --> 2184.70] Do you, +[2184.70 --> 2186.22] Langley, +[2186.34 --> 2186.72] Emmanuel, +[2186.72 --> 2188.18] friends and family +[2188.18 --> 2189.36] of Daniel and Ismay +[2189.36 --> 2190.10] and of Gus, +[2190.26 --> 2192.68] do you promise to love, +[2192.94 --> 2193.30] encourage, +[2193.54 --> 2194.34] and support +[2194.34 --> 2195.78] Daniel and Ismay, +[2195.90 --> 2196.22] Olivia, +[2196.58 --> 2196.94] Abe, +[2197.24 --> 2197.64] Daphne, +[2197.74 --> 2198.62] and now Gus +[2198.62 --> 2200.58] by teaching the gospel +[2200.58 --> 2201.52] of God's love, +[2202.08 --> 2203.18] by being an example +[2203.18 --> 2204.30] of Christian faith +[2204.30 --> 2205.26] and character, +[2205.26 --> 2207.50] and by giving the strong support +[2207.50 --> 2208.56] of God's family +[2208.56 --> 2209.26] in fellowship, +[2209.90 --> 2210.20] prayer, +[2210.20 --> 2211.26] and service? +[2211.48 --> 2212.40] Church family, +[2212.50 --> 2213.24] what is your answer? +[2213.98 --> 2215.60] You are God. +[2216.38 --> 2217.06] Amen. +[2218.26 --> 2219.32] Let's offer a prayer +[2219.32 --> 2220.64] of blessing +[2220.64 --> 2221.68] over Gus +[2221.68 --> 2222.26] together. +[2222.26 --> 2235.32] Gus, +[2235.84 --> 2236.88] Emil, +[2237.46 --> 2238.74] the Lord bless you +[2238.74 --> 2239.92] and keep you. +[2240.26 --> 2241.14] The Lord make His face +[2241.14 --> 2242.00] to shine upon you +[2242.00 --> 2243.62] and be gracious to you. +[2243.62 --> 2245.44] The Lord turn His face +[2245.44 --> 2246.12] toward you +[2246.12 --> 2247.24] and give you +[2247.24 --> 2248.68] His peace. +[2249.50 --> 2250.54] In this way, +[2250.72 --> 2251.74] may the Lord +[2251.74 --> 2252.90] write His name +[2252.90 --> 2253.66] on you, +[2253.90 --> 2254.16] Gus, +[2254.30 --> 2255.26] and make you +[2255.26 --> 2256.50] His own. +[2257.28 --> 2258.54] In the name of Jesus Christ, +[2258.62 --> 2259.00] we pray. +[2259.82 --> 2260.20] Amen. +[2262.70 --> 2263.64] At this point, +[2263.68 --> 2264.56] I'd like to invite +[2264.56 --> 2265.28] Seth +[2265.28 --> 2266.70] to come forward. +[2266.84 --> 2267.28] He is +[2267.28 --> 2268.56] your elder +[2268.56 --> 2269.92] and he has a gift +[2269.92 --> 2270.64] and a memento +[2270.64 --> 2271.80] of this occasion. +[2271.80 --> 2271.92] Amen. +[2274.86 --> 2275.54] Hello? +[2277.64 --> 2278.28] Yeah. +[2281.74 --> 2290.80] Oh, he's got a big smile +[2290.80 --> 2291.64] on his face now. +[2292.32 --> 2293.54] Either he likes baptism +[2293.54 --> 2294.44] or he just pooped. +[2297.70 --> 2299.04] Can we congratulate +[2299.04 --> 2300.52] the Howling family together? +[2302.20 --> 2305.16] You guys may go to your seats. +[2305.16 --> 2308.98] As the kids, +[2309.06 --> 2310.02] as you make your way back, +[2310.10 --> 2310.96] we're all going to stand +[2310.96 --> 2312.34] and sing a song together. +[2312.34 --> 2333.02] God sent His Son. +[2333.02 --> 2334.06] Teacher 1 +[2334.06 --> 2334.90] at 6 Again +[2334.90 --> 2336.52] They called Him Jesus +[2336.52 --> 2337.18] Jesus +[2337.18 --> 2338.46] He ceremonial +[2338.46 --> 2339.52] He took +[2339.52 --> 2340.28] Hillary +[2340.28 --> 2341.60] King +[2341.60 --> 2343.16] Heal and forgive +[2343.16 --> 2344.10] He came +[2344.10 --> 2346.40] Heù +[2346.40 --> 2347.08] He came +[2347.08 --> 2348.40] and died +[2348.40 --> 2348.46] He came +[2348.46 --> 2349.68] to +[2349.68 --> 2350.08] Die +[2350.08 --> 2350.24] To +[2350.24 --> 2350.60] my +[2350.60 --> 2352.12] 介 +[2352.86 --> 2353.76] And +[2353.76 --> 2354.80] Empty +[2354.80 --> 2355.60] Blining +[2355.60 --> 2356.18] �� +[2356.18 --> 2357.04] From +[2357.04 --> 2358.12] and +[2358.12 --> 2359.78] Be +[2359.78 --> 2367.28] Because He lives, I can face tomorrow +[2367.28 --> 2375.68] Because He lives, all fear is gone +[2375.68 --> 2382.18] Because I know He holds the future +[2382.18 --> 2390.62] And life is worth the living just because He lives +[2390.62 --> 2397.72] How sweet to hold a newborn baby +[2397.72 --> 2406.22] And feel the pride and joy He gives +[2406.22 --> 2412.86] But greater still, the calm assurance +[2412.86 --> 2418.00] This child can face uncertain days +[2418.00 --> 2425.30] Because He lives, because He lives +[2425.30 --> 2428.12] I can face tomorrow +[2428.12 --> 2436.56] Because He lives, all fear is gone +[2436.56 --> 2443.24] Because I know He holds the future +[2443.24 --> 2451.80] And life is worth the living just because He lives +[2451.80 --> 2459.04] And then one day, I'll cross the river +[2459.04 --> 2466.74] I'll fight by side, a war with me +[2466.74 --> 2474.40] And then as death gives way to victory +[2474.40 --> 2478.56] I'll see the lights of glory +[2478.56 --> 2482.84] And although He reigns +[2482.84 --> 2489.54] Because He lives, I can face tomorrow +[2489.54 --> 2497.16] Because He lives, all fear is gone +[2497.16 --> 2504.96] Because I know He holds the future +[2504.96 --> 2514.60] And life is worth the living just because He lives +[2514.60 --> 2516.60] Amen. +[2527.16 --> 2528.00] Amen. +[2528.02 --> 2528.76] Amen. +[2528.80 --> 2528.84] Amen. +[2528.84 --> 2529.94] Amen. +[2530.06 --> 2530.76] Amen. +[2530.88 --> 2531.08] Amen. +[2531.16 --> 2531.80] Amen. +[2531.84 --> 2531.94] Amen. +[2531.94 --> 2532.74] Amen. +[2532.74 --> 2532.98] Amen. +[2532.98 --> 2533.94] Amen. +[2534.30 --> 2535.06] Amen. +[2535.26 --> 2535.98] Amen. +[2535.98 --> 2536.26] Amen. +[2536.44 --> 2536.84] Amen. +[2536.84 --> 2537.00] Amen. +[2537.02 --> 2537.96] Amen. +[2538.30 --> 2539.04] Amen. +[2539.04 --> 2540.96] Amen. +[2540.96 --> 2541.40] Amen. +[2541.48 --> 2543.12] Amen. +[2543.76 --> 2544.04] Yes. +[2544.04 --> 2544.40] Amen. +[2544.40 --> 2544.84] Amen. +[2544.84 --> 2545.92] Amen. +[2545.92 --> 2546.26] Amen. +[2546.60 --> 2547.32] Amen. +[2547.32 --> 2548.20] Amen. +[2548.24 --> 2549.14] Amen. +[2549.14 --> 2550.48] Amen. +[2550.48 --> 2551.08] Amen. +[2551.08 --> 2551.38] Amen. +[2552.12 --> 2553.48] Amen. +[2553.48 --> 2554.10] Amen. +[2554.10 --> 2555.58] Amen. +[2555.70 --> 2556.52] Amen. +[2556.52 --> 2557.10] Amen. +[2557.16 --> 2561.70] Christ is risen. What a beautiful truth. +[2562.74 --> 2565.62] My name is Emil. I'm a deacon here at Emanuel. +[2566.62 --> 2569.70] And we continue our worship with the giving of our gifts +[2569.70 --> 2574.42] for the budget, which covers the administration of the church +[2574.42 --> 2578.74] and its ministries, and the special offering, +[2578.92 --> 2582.16] which is for a world-renew Ukraine response. +[2582.96 --> 2587.10] The Russian war against Ukraine is now in its 409th day. +[2587.86 --> 2590.74] And many tens of thousands of Ukrainian +[2590.74 --> 2594.82] and Russian soldiers have lost their lives in what appears +[2594.82 --> 2600.20] to be a needless war prompted by one person's prideful +[2600.20 --> 2602.92] and selfish need to correct history. +[2604.44 --> 2608.04] The United Nations data shows that since the start of the war, +[2608.52 --> 2612.12] more than 8,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed +[2612.54 --> 2614.74] and another 14,000 injured. +[2614.74 --> 2619.90] With most casualties caused by explosive weapons. +[2620.32 --> 2624.82] More than 8 million Ukrainians have fled their country +[2624.82 --> 2628.16] and become refugees across Europe. +[2628.16 --> 2637.82] And many of these refugees are mothers with children whose husbands have been conscripted +[2637.82 --> 2641.82] to fight against the Russian invasion. +[2641.82 --> 2648.40] And 5.3 million are displaced within Ukraine. +[2649.40 --> 2653.70] World Renew has assets in place in Ukraine +[2653.70 --> 2657.44] and they are working with other agencies and churches +[2657.44 --> 2663.12] to provide food, clothing, and spiritual aid for those that are displaced in Ukraine. +[2663.12 --> 2668.34] We pray that the work done will bring comfort to those who are in need +[2668.34 --> 2670.92] and that the spirit will bear fruit. +[2672.04 --> 2676.06] We also pray for a quick and just resolution of this war. +[2676.88 --> 2677.96] Please give generously. +[2677.96 --> 2683.16] Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have +[2683.16 --> 2686.42] for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. +[2687.00 --> 2688.80] Hebrews 13 verse 16. +[2689.62 --> 2693.06] Next week's offering is for the budget and gems. +[2693.90 --> 2706.50] translation of Time +[2706.50 --> 2736.48] Thank you. +[2736.50 --> 2766.48] Thank you. +[2766.50 --> 2796.48] Thank you. +[2796.50 --> 2826.48] Thank you. +[2826.50 --> 2856.48] Thank you. +[2856.50 --> 2886.48] Thank you. +[2886.50 --> 2916.48] Thank you. +[2916.50 --> 2946.48] Thank you. +[2946.50 --> 2948.50] Thank you. +[2948.50 --> 2976.48] Thank you. +[2976.68 --> 2978.48] Thank you. +[2978.48 --> 3006.46] Thank you. +[3006.46 --> 3013.18] does +[3036.46 --> 3055.38] Good morning. +[3055.38 --> 3055.96] Good morning. +[3057.34 --> 3060.74] Before we go to God in prayer, just a couple of announcements. +[3061.84 --> 3064.58] We have a full council meeting on Tuesday night. +[3064.58 --> 3070.80] It starts with dinner at 6, and we will listen to stories from a couple of Mexico mission +[3070.80 --> 3080.38] trip team members, and the class's BCSE restorative practices task force will do a presentation +[3080.38 --> 3081.42] and training. +[3083.06 --> 3091.68] And this next one was also written up for me, but I totally endorse and love the announcement. +[3093.22 --> 3094.26] We're excited. +[3094.58 --> 3100.40] We're not quite as excited as Easter morning, but we're excited to officially welcome Maria +[3100.40 --> 3101.96] Nguyen to the staff of our church. +[3103.08 --> 3103.94] You can clap. +[3109.34 --> 3116.12] Maria is working as a new communications administrator and ordinarily will be in the office on Tuesdays +[3116.12 --> 3120.56] and Thursdays between 9 and 2.30ish. +[3121.94 --> 3128.36] Maria, we are grateful for your love for our church, and our prayer is that God will use +[3128.36 --> 3130.00] you among us all. +[3130.00 --> 3137.68] God, this morning when I pray, I'm going to just stop for a few seconds, and then we'll +[3137.68 --> 3139.32] recite the Lord's Prayer together. +[3140.38 --> 3141.08] Should we pray? +[3141.08 --> 3148.68] Our Father, Lord, in heaven, Lord, thank you. +[3150.14 --> 3152.52] Thank you that we can come and celebrate this morning. +[3153.40 --> 3159.22] Lord, of all the stuff that's going on in this world, the stuff each one of us is dealing with, +[3159.22 --> 3165.18] be it waiting for surgery, be it treatments. +[3165.18 --> 3175.38] Lord, we pray will you help each one of us to focus on this morning, the morning that we celebrate your rising. +[3175.74 --> 3186.54] Lord, how awesome that you died for each and every one of us, but it requires a choice for us, Lord. +[3186.54 --> 3203.16] Lord, we pray will you lead us to that choice, where we all know of people, kids, grandkids, relatives that no longer worship, no longer feel a need. +[3204.22 --> 3206.96] We ask you, Lord, to touch every one of them this morning. +[3206.96 --> 3217.36] May you help them to think about this morning and the great and glorious deed that was done. +[3217.46 --> 3223.28] Lord, we think of the entire week or the two weeks before Easter morning and then that empty tomb. +[3224.82 --> 3234.60] And then when you stood before Mary and said that you were going to see your God and our God, your Lord and our Lord. +[3234.60 --> 3237.50] Lord, thank you that we can call you Lord and Savior. +[3237.68 --> 3239.88] Thank you that we can come to you. +[3240.06 --> 3241.28] Help us to come to you, Lord. +[3241.32 --> 3243.82] Help us to read your word. +[3244.00 --> 3247.06] You sent a letter, a big letter to each one of us. +[3247.14 --> 3247.78] Do we read it? +[3248.00 --> 3248.96] Help us to read it, Lord. +[3251.12 --> 3255.12] We pray will you help us to come to you in prayer. +[3257.46 --> 3260.56] Lord, we ask you to help us focus on today. +[3261.40 --> 3263.60] Lord, there's so many things going on. +[3264.60 --> 3267.76] And yet the most beautiful thing of all we celebrate this morning. +[3271.06 --> 3275.68] Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be your name. +[3276.58 --> 3277.88] Your kingdom come. +[3278.68 --> 3281.94] Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. +[3282.94 --> 3284.98] Give us our daily bread. +[3286.06 --> 3289.62] Give us our debts as we forgive our debtors. +[3289.62 --> 3294.74] Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. +[3295.88 --> 3299.66] For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. +[3300.76 --> 3301.10] Amen. +[3319.62 --> 3340.68] This morning in our Easter worship, we're going to look at one of the stories that happened early on after Jesus was resurrected. +[3340.68 --> 3347.62] And we're going to do that in the Gospel of John, where we have been reflecting this Holy Week season. +[3348.46 --> 3353.18] And so I'm going to read from John 20, starting at verse 24. +[3353.18 --> 3355.56] Then I'll read through 31. +[3355.92 --> 3357.72] That will be on the screen behind me. +[3357.78 --> 3366.60] But if you have a Bible, of course, I encourage you to have that open and in your hands or turned on as we go through it together. +[3369.34 --> 3371.38] Together, then, let's hear the word of the Lord. +[3371.38 --> 3382.10] Now, Thomas, also known as Didymus, one of the twelve, was not with the disciples when he came to Jesus. +[3383.00 --> 3385.34] So the other disciples told him, +[3385.82 --> 3387.20] We have seen the Lord. +[3387.20 --> 3389.94] But he said to them, +[3391.16 --> 3402.38] Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were and put my hand into his side, I will not believe. +[3404.50 --> 3409.78] A week later, his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. +[3410.44 --> 3415.06] Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, +[3415.50 --> 3416.72] Peace be with you. +[3417.20 --> 3420.68] Then he turned to Thomas and said, +[3421.90 --> 3423.18] Put your finger here. +[3423.96 --> 3425.58] See my hands. +[3425.94 --> 3428.48] Reach your hand and put it into my side. +[3428.90 --> 3431.14] Stop doubting and believe. +[3432.82 --> 3434.38] Thomas said to him, +[3435.42 --> 3437.54] My Lord and my God. +[3439.06 --> 3441.02] Then Jesus told him, +[3441.84 --> 3445.40] Because you have seen me, you have believed. +[3445.40 --> 3450.92] Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. +[3450.92 --> 3459.52] Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. +[3459.52 --> 3473.08] But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. +[3473.08 --> 3475.18] This is the word of the Lord. +[3475.68 --> 3484.40] Now, I've said it already, and I've talked to a number of you about this. +[3484.40 --> 3488.28] I love Resurrection Sunday. +[3488.28 --> 3493.12] And I love it for a whole host of reasons. +[3493.72 --> 3499.86] Because today changed everything throughout history. +[3499.86 --> 3508.08] But to begin this morning, I want to talk a little bit about something else that has changed. +[3508.08 --> 3511.20] Because something is different. +[3511.20 --> 3516.40] Now, don't jump to conclusions about what you think that might be. +[3516.48 --> 3522.20] Because I'm not just talking about the tomb being empty, as if we can just talk about that. +[3523.16 --> 3523.64] Right? +[3523.68 --> 3530.00] There's no way to overstate the impact of the empty tomb, to overstate the meaning of the resurrection. +[3530.00 --> 3543.84] But for a minute this morning, I want to just live into the reality with you that something else has changed. +[3543.84 --> 3549.60] And I would guess that you, perhaps not in this moment, right? +[3549.66 --> 3557.94] Because it's really easy to believe and to have joy of belief even as we come and gather as a church. +[3557.94 --> 3565.00] But I would guess that the change that I'm talking about, most of us feel more than we can even describe it. +[3566.32 --> 3566.80] Right? +[3566.82 --> 3573.28] We live in this change more than you can define exactly what it is. +[3575.30 --> 3578.90] If you're a Christian here with us this morning, this Easter Sunday, +[3579.34 --> 3584.48] maybe you feel that a little bit more poignantly, a little bit more heavily right now. +[3584.48 --> 3584.68] Right? +[3584.68 --> 3590.58] There's something about the weight of glory and the beauty of moments like these. +[3591.82 --> 3598.52] But at exactly the same time as our hearts are being pulled up in worship, +[3598.52 --> 3606.64] it almost feels like our feet are being pulled down into the sinking sand of the ground. +[3607.52 --> 3607.62] Right? +[3607.62 --> 3616.56] Our imaginations, on the one hand, are being stretched towards the transcendent even as the frame below holds us back. +[3618.60 --> 3622.36] You see, it used to be easier. +[3624.08 --> 3627.62] Now, if you're older than I am, I'm about to turn 40. +[3627.76 --> 3629.40] Actually, in a week, I will turn 40. +[3629.40 --> 3635.30] If you're older than me, you will probably see this or know this a little bit more clearly. +[3636.04 --> 3636.40] Right? +[3636.46 --> 3641.46] Because you grew up in a time, in a world, that used to know what was up and what was down. +[3642.28 --> 3642.44] Right? +[3642.46 --> 3644.92] The lines used to be drawn a whole lot more clearly. +[3645.24 --> 3648.36] We used to kind of know what was sacred and what was secular. +[3648.58 --> 3651.10] We used to have a religious sphere and a public sphere. +[3651.10 --> 3654.24] And yeah, things kind of crossed over and there were some outliers. +[3654.66 --> 3659.24] But the definitions, generally speaking, in the culture were clear. +[3660.50 --> 3662.40] Fact and faith. +[3662.98 --> 3667.26] Either you saw them in agreement or you saw them in juxtaposition. +[3668.36 --> 3668.80] Right? +[3668.88 --> 3669.52] In conflict. +[3670.64 --> 3673.86] But the categories used to be obvious. +[3675.12 --> 3680.24] And maybe, again, especially if you're older than I am, you still see the world like that. +[3680.24 --> 3682.32] That's still how the world should be. +[3682.64 --> 3683.42] A binary. +[3683.62 --> 3684.52] Either or. +[3684.66 --> 3685.46] One or the other. +[3685.92 --> 3692.88] But the thing that has changed, the reality for most of us living in a 21st century western world. +[3694.28 --> 3696.46] Again, here, if you're younger than me. +[3696.86 --> 3698.62] Especially if you're in your 20s. +[3698.68 --> 3700.78] But definitely if you're a teenager. +[3701.36 --> 3701.50] Right? +[3701.56 --> 3703.10] Because this is where it gets even harder. +[3703.60 --> 3706.54] The world actually doesn't feel any different to you. +[3707.14 --> 3709.12] Because this is just the way it's always been. +[3710.24 --> 3710.88] Right? +[3710.92 --> 3721.42] The neat categories of faith and fact have blurred or they have blended what was once either or now exists in the struggle of both and. +[3722.82 --> 3728.02] And maybe that's the best way to understand this kind of cultural moment. +[3728.12 --> 3732.52] That's the best way to articulate the change that we're living in the midst of. +[3732.52 --> 3732.70] Right? +[3732.70 --> 3741.40] At exactly the same time that I know this to be true, precisely then, I also know it's impossible. +[3743.54 --> 3744.14] Right? +[3744.18 --> 3750.68] My heart longs for eternity, for something more, for transcendence, for something bigger, for something beyond me. +[3750.68 --> 3754.16] And yet, the world feels closed. +[3755.74 --> 3756.30] Right? +[3756.36 --> 3762.30] In the day-to-day systems and movements of life and faith, the world is small. +[3762.44 --> 3763.20] Too small. +[3764.10 --> 3764.30] Right? +[3764.30 --> 3764.82] So small. +[3764.82 --> 3769.26] So small that anything I could ever need is a call or a text or a DM or a tap away. +[3770.54 --> 3782.52] And even as I feel this haunting for more, like a spectral affection just beyond my reach, it's slipping palpably through my fingers. +[3782.52 --> 3783.20] Skepticism. +[3785.62 --> 3792.16] Skepticism wells up and it pulls us firmly back to the ground. +[3794.32 --> 3799.28] And I don't think I'm just describing myself when I talk like that. +[3800.62 --> 3801.16] Right? +[3801.22 --> 3808.68] When we're honest about it, I feel like Thomas or what I imagine Thomas would have felt like there. +[3808.74 --> 3810.40] I want you to notice something. +[3810.40 --> 3814.00] We said it almost in passing as we read it. +[3814.06 --> 3815.84] So maybe we missed it, but I'll read it again. +[3816.00 --> 3817.26] Thomas is told, +[3817.40 --> 3818.38] We have seen the Lord. +[3818.44 --> 3818.96] And he says, +[3819.08 --> 3824.42] Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my fingers where the nails were and put my hands into his side, +[3824.80 --> 3828.62] unless I have all this evidence, he says, I will not believe. +[3830.86 --> 3835.30] Now, you've got to imagine, right, that Thomas wanted to believe. +[3835.30 --> 3843.52] And actually, from a strictly rational perspective now, he should have. +[3844.04 --> 3853.44] Because he is justified, rationally speaking, justified in believing his friends, his most trusted companions, +[3853.70 --> 3856.68] when they told him what had happened, that they had seen the Lord. +[3857.48 --> 3858.08] Do you know what I mean? +[3858.08 --> 3866.66] It is actually more reasonable to believe your trusted friends, those whom you love, +[3866.72 --> 3872.26] when they tell you something, even something that seems impossible, than to not believe them. +[3872.26 --> 3874.32] Right? +[3874.40 --> 3879.28] Because of your relationship and your experience of them, because of your mutual love for them, +[3879.34 --> 3883.06] it is more rational to believe them when they say things like that. +[3885.76 --> 3892.38] No one, I think, made this point more beautifully and simply than C.S. Lewis. +[3892.78 --> 3897.10] There's a point early on in the story, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. +[3897.10 --> 3901.10] Okay, in the story of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, early on, +[3901.40 --> 3905.94] Lucy has gone through the wardrobe into the land of Narnia, +[3906.32 --> 3909.94] and Edmund has also gone through and followed her. +[3911.08 --> 3915.50] Lucy comes back and she tells her older brother and sister, Peter and Susan, +[3915.74 --> 3917.80] what she has seen and what she has witnessed, +[3918.08 --> 3921.20] and Edmund comes and says, no, no, no, it's all a joke. +[3922.06 --> 3923.88] It's not real, we were just playing. +[3924.88 --> 3926.70] Peter and Susan don't know what to do. +[3927.10 --> 3930.10] And so they go and they talk to the professor, +[3930.68 --> 3933.06] who lives in the house where they are staying at. +[3933.88 --> 3935.72] They tell him the whole story. +[3936.56 --> 3940.44] And after listening and thinking and sitting quietly for a moment, +[3940.58 --> 3941.54] the professor says, +[3942.68 --> 3946.24] how do you know that your sister's story isn't true? +[3948.38 --> 3950.72] And Susan, Lewis writes, hesitates, +[3950.96 --> 3953.46] but sees that the question is genuine and says, +[3953.98 --> 3955.92] but Edmund said that they'd only been pretending. +[3957.10 --> 3959.04] The professor responds, that's the point, +[3959.26 --> 3962.24] which certainly deserves very careful consideration. +[3962.66 --> 3965.60] For instance, if you will excuse me for asking the question, +[3966.02 --> 3971.30] does your experience lead you to regard your brother or your sister as more reliable? +[3971.30 --> 3974.28] I mean, which is the more truthful? +[3975.72 --> 3978.12] Peter and Susan both say, Lucy. +[3979.00 --> 3981.64] And Susan adds, but this couldn't be true, +[3981.78 --> 3987.76] all this about a wood through a wardrobe and a fawn who met her and offered her food. +[3988.36 --> 3990.38] The professor says, well, that's more than I know. +[3990.96 --> 3995.32] And a charge of lying against someone whom you have always found truthful +[3995.32 --> 4000.92] is a very serious thing, a very serious thing indeed. +[4002.54 --> 4007.62] And Susan goes, what if it's not lying, but something more? +[4009.26 --> 4011.34] Madness, you mean, the professor asks? +[4012.18 --> 4015.42] One only has to look at her to see she is not mad. +[4015.42 --> 4020.18] But then, hesitates Susan, and the professor interrupts, +[4020.22 --> 4020.88] and this is the point. +[4021.40 --> 4022.40] He says, logic. +[4023.84 --> 4026.24] Why don't they teach logic at schools anymore? +[4027.32 --> 4028.96] He says, there are only three possibilities. +[4030.06 --> 4031.94] Either your sister is telling lies, +[4032.32 --> 4033.52] or she is mad, +[4033.78 --> 4035.16] or she's telling the truth. +[4036.16 --> 4038.08] You know that she doesn't tell lies. +[4038.24 --> 4039.72] She's obviously not mad. +[4039.72 --> 4042.08] For the moment, then, +[4042.70 --> 4044.96] unless any further evidence turns up, +[4045.04 --> 4045.90] the professor continues, +[4046.18 --> 4049.08] we must assume that she is telling the truth. +[4050.96 --> 4054.96] It's more logical to believe people you know to be truthful and to trust. +[4055.40 --> 4059.84] Thomas could have reasonably believed in that moment, +[4060.36 --> 4062.90] because he knows and trusts the disciples. +[4064.30 --> 4065.90] This is true for us, +[4066.00 --> 4068.92] just like it is and was for Thomas. +[4068.92 --> 4069.40] Right? +[4069.48 --> 4071.38] He probably wanted to believe, +[4071.82 --> 4075.82] and he knows that he can trust his brothers and sisters that are around him, +[4075.92 --> 4078.14] but still he struggles. +[4079.00 --> 4081.66] And then, here's the part that's easy to miss. +[4082.02 --> 4082.52] Thomas says, +[4082.62 --> 4084.26] unless I put my fingers in the nail marks, +[4084.32 --> 4085.12] my hand in his side, +[4085.20 --> 4086.24] I will not believe. +[4086.78 --> 4087.62] A week later, +[4087.74 --> 4089.54] his disciples were in the house again, +[4089.66 --> 4090.78] and Thomas was with them. +[4092.34 --> 4093.52] Did you catch it that time? +[4095.00 --> 4096.72] A week later. +[4098.92 --> 4100.64] A whole week has gone by. +[4101.32 --> 4101.40] Right? +[4101.46 --> 4106.82] It's an entire week that Thomas has made his famous statement of, +[4107.04 --> 4107.80] unless I see, +[4107.94 --> 4108.74] I will not believe. +[4109.74 --> 4111.34] And then, finally, +[4111.70 --> 4116.76] Jesus appears to him and accepts his challenge for proof. +[4116.82 --> 4119.40] A week before there is proof. +[4119.40 --> 4121.98] And like I said, +[4122.04 --> 4124.98] maybe this is more true for me right now than it is for you, +[4125.12 --> 4126.58] but I really suspect it's not. +[4126.86 --> 4127.04] Right? +[4127.08 --> 4129.98] I think that that week of Thomas' life, +[4130.12 --> 4131.44] in the challenge of belief, +[4131.52 --> 4133.54] in the constant pulling down pressure of doubt, +[4133.90 --> 4134.78] knowing that you should, +[4134.86 --> 4136.34] but feeling like you can't, +[4136.44 --> 4137.44] feeling like you do, +[4137.54 --> 4138.90] but knowing that it's impossible. +[4139.30 --> 4139.54] Right? +[4139.54 --> 4148.52] That week of Thomas' life defines the age and experience of faith for us in the world today. +[4149.10 --> 4150.64] This is where we live. +[4152.00 --> 4153.50] And here's the thing, right? +[4153.60 --> 4155.08] It's not just Christians. +[4155.90 --> 4158.68] It's all of us in this moment. +[4159.46 --> 4163.88] The human condition is to love and to desire and to believe. +[4163.88 --> 4166.60] Now, we might use different words for it, +[4166.86 --> 4169.82] but that pull of eternity on your heart, +[4169.94 --> 4172.10] that unsettled, that restless wandering, +[4172.28 --> 4176.28] that not completely satisfied longing for an experience of beauty, +[4177.12 --> 4181.72] yet simultaneously being distinctly bound to the ground, +[4182.02 --> 4184.62] looking for what is and knowing what's not. +[4187.12 --> 4189.50] We're all Thomas now. +[4189.50 --> 4194.04] That's the title of this message. +[4194.18 --> 4195.18] We're all Thomas now. +[4195.30 --> 4198.68] And I borrowed it from a book that I read +[4198.68 --> 4203.36] that has helped me understand myself and my faith and the world we live in. +[4203.72 --> 4206.46] It's a book that I highly recommend. +[4206.70 --> 4207.64] It's a little book. +[4207.74 --> 4211.12] It's easily read by Jamie Smith called How Not to Be Secular. +[4211.24 --> 4213.92] And it's about a big book by Charles Taylor, +[4214.10 --> 4215.46] a Catholic social philosopher. +[4215.72 --> 4217.56] That's, you know, 1,400 pages, +[4217.56 --> 4219.14] so that one's a little more difficult to read. +[4219.50 --> 4221.56] Jamie Smith writes, he says, +[4222.22 --> 4222.42] quote, +[4222.72 --> 4226.08] Even as faith endures in our secular age, +[4226.22 --> 4228.32] believing doesn't come easy. +[4229.64 --> 4230.74] Faith is fraught. +[4231.36 --> 4235.38] Confession is haunted by an inescapable sense of its contestability. +[4236.00 --> 4238.68] We don't believe instead of doubting. +[4239.10 --> 4241.32] We believe while doubting. +[4241.94 --> 4243.92] We're all Thomas now. +[4245.48 --> 4247.10] And all means all, right? +[4247.10 --> 4249.32] This is the life of faith that I know, +[4249.44 --> 4251.26] and I bet that most of you do. +[4252.00 --> 4253.38] And that's the new thing. +[4255.06 --> 4258.14] But it's also the struggle of faith for everyone, +[4258.34 --> 4260.00] for agnostic, for atheist, +[4260.22 --> 4263.76] for the most committed post-modern, post-Christian person. +[4264.90 --> 4266.28] Paul Ellie says, +[4266.28 --> 4269.90] We're all skeptics now, believer and unbeliever alike. +[4270.30 --> 4272.76] Believer and unbeliever are in the same predicament, +[4273.18 --> 4276.20] thrown back onto themselves in complex circumstances, +[4276.72 --> 4277.66] looking for a sign. +[4279.40 --> 4283.60] There's another writer who defines her experience of faith or its lack +[4283.60 --> 4284.84] by saying, +[4285.22 --> 4286.38] I don't believe in God, +[4287.18 --> 4288.12] but I miss him. +[4289.66 --> 4290.12] Right? +[4290.12 --> 4292.42] Something has changed. +[4292.62 --> 4296.58] And Smith says that the doubter's doubt is faith. +[4297.24 --> 4298.78] His temptation is belief. +[4299.18 --> 4302.16] And it is a temptation that has not entirely been quelled, +[4302.50 --> 4304.34] even in our secular age. +[4304.34 --> 4312.22] And it's now into the midst of this existential space, +[4312.36 --> 4314.42] into the midst of this, +[4314.64 --> 4316.28] what was a week in Thomas' life +[4316.28 --> 4318.46] and what defines most of our experiences, +[4318.68 --> 4322.26] that the resurrection of Jesus bursts through. +[4323.06 --> 4323.26] Right? +[4323.28 --> 4325.82] Even as we oscillate between faith and doubt, +[4325.96 --> 4326.94] assurance and skepticism, +[4327.14 --> 4328.38] conviction and complacency, +[4328.68 --> 4330.14] and not really even oscillate, +[4330.18 --> 4332.38] because we're pulled up and pushed down +[4332.38 --> 4333.60] at the same time. +[4334.20 --> 4334.32] Right? +[4334.38 --> 4335.66] Into this reality, +[4335.92 --> 4337.48] transcendence and the resurrection +[4337.48 --> 4340.40] comes crashing through the neat and organized +[4340.40 --> 4343.32] and bordered and bounded pictures of reality +[4343.32 --> 4344.98] that we have so carefully crafted, +[4345.22 --> 4346.74] and it just messes it all up. +[4347.94 --> 4351.90] And it's a beautiful, messy mystery. +[4353.78 --> 4354.96] That's just it. +[4355.70 --> 4357.78] The mystery is messy, +[4357.78 --> 4362.42] and faith won't be confined to our propositional boxes, +[4362.74 --> 4365.98] just like Jesus won't be confined to a grave. +[4367.70 --> 4368.82] Let me say that again. +[4369.18 --> 4370.72] The mystery is messy, +[4370.88 --> 4373.48] and faith won't be confined to our propositional boxes, +[4373.48 --> 4377.04] just like Jesus won't be confined to a grave. +[4377.04 --> 4382.42] Now, notice this, +[4382.52 --> 4390.60] because I think that this is one of the most powerful parts of the story. +[4392.02 --> 4394.42] When Thomas does see Jesus, +[4394.90 --> 4395.10] right, +[4396.08 --> 4399.06] his tests for truthfulness, +[4399.30 --> 4399.46] right, +[4399.48 --> 4401.88] his need to put his hand in the side +[4401.88 --> 4403.18] and to touch the holes, +[4403.26 --> 4404.76] his tests for truthfulness +[4404.76 --> 4407.34] fall away to worship, +[4407.60 --> 4408.96] and all he can say is, +[4409.18 --> 4410.76] my Lord and my God. +[4413.46 --> 4414.26] You see, +[4415.26 --> 4418.16] I believe +[4418.16 --> 4420.38] that we make a mistake +[4420.38 --> 4422.56] when we think Easter +[4422.56 --> 4425.88] is all about proving +[4425.88 --> 4428.98] God has power over sin and death. +[4429.22 --> 4429.36] Now, +[4429.98 --> 4431.30] don't hear what I'm not saying. +[4432.66 --> 4433.78] Easter does that. +[4433.78 --> 4435.82] Easter proves that. +[4435.90 --> 4437.54] The empty tomb does that. +[4437.58 --> 4438.56] It is proof, +[4438.62 --> 4438.80] right? +[4438.90 --> 4440.00] Jesus says to Thomas, +[4440.12 --> 4441.48] here is your proof. +[4441.56 --> 4442.90] I am your proof. +[4443.04 --> 4444.30] But this story, +[4444.68 --> 4446.38] especially this one about Thomas, +[4446.72 --> 4447.62] especially here, +[4447.86 --> 4449.44] is not about proving, +[4450.48 --> 4450.66] right? +[4450.74 --> 4452.68] Thomas' need for proof +[4452.68 --> 4453.94] is the foil +[4453.94 --> 4456.68] through which we get to the heart of the matter, +[4456.94 --> 4458.16] through which we get to the point. +[4459.06 --> 4460.42] Thomas' need for proof +[4460.42 --> 4461.34] is the foil +[4461.34 --> 4462.58] that points us +[4462.58 --> 4463.94] to his words, +[4464.08 --> 4464.72] my Lord +[4464.72 --> 4465.88] and my God. +[4466.94 --> 4468.20] This isn't about proving. +[4468.62 --> 4469.84] This is about stirring. +[4470.70 --> 4472.00] This isn't about effect, +[4472.14 --> 4473.06] though that is huge. +[4473.20 --> 4474.16] This is about affect. +[4474.54 --> 4476.34] This is about stone becoming flesh, +[4476.42 --> 4477.76] about dead coming alive. +[4477.82 --> 4478.60] This is about light +[4478.60 --> 4479.96] shining in the darkness. +[4480.32 --> 4481.54] This is about new +[4481.54 --> 4483.54] resurrection life, +[4484.08 --> 4486.14] imaginations becoming alive +[4486.14 --> 4487.62] for the impossible +[4487.62 --> 4489.42] and the possible +[4489.42 --> 4490.78] becoming possible +[4490.78 --> 4492.12] because the tomb +[4492.12 --> 4493.46] is empty +[4493.46 --> 4495.72] and just like Thomas. +[4497.06 --> 4498.40] Into the weakness +[4498.40 --> 4500.34] of a weak fort +[4500.34 --> 4501.18] that has for us +[4501.18 --> 4502.12] been a lifetime, +[4502.66 --> 4503.74] Jesus today +[4503.74 --> 4505.26] stands in front of you +[4505.26 --> 4507.00] and he asks to be seen. +[4507.38 --> 4508.96] Jesus stands in front of you +[4508.96 --> 4510.58] and he asks to be heard. +[4510.70 --> 4512.32] In the midst of your doubts, +[4512.84 --> 4513.50] Jesus says, +[4513.50 --> 4515.42] come in the midst +[4515.42 --> 4517.66] and to offer your assurance, +[4517.86 --> 4518.54] Jesus says, +[4518.84 --> 4520.96] go to your questions. +[4521.18 --> 4521.64] He says, +[4521.76 --> 4522.10] yes, +[4522.38 --> 4523.30] ask me more. +[4524.40 --> 4525.46] In your wandering, +[4525.70 --> 4527.38] he calls forth wonder +[4527.38 --> 4530.12] and he says, +[4531.06 --> 4532.16] blessed are those +[4532.16 --> 4533.28] who have not seen +[4533.28 --> 4536.22] and yet have believed. +[4537.90 --> 4540.20] These are the very words +[4540.20 --> 4541.88] of Jesus spoken +[4541.88 --> 4543.84] about you. +[4545.60 --> 4546.20] You, +[4546.42 --> 4547.76] 2,000 years later, +[4548.64 --> 4549.94] have not seen +[4549.94 --> 4551.20] and yet believed. +[4551.36 --> 4552.66] Jesus is speaking +[4552.66 --> 4554.06] to you. +[4555.62 --> 4556.14] Believe +[4556.14 --> 4558.16] and you are blessed. +[4558.38 --> 4558.72] Believe +[4558.72 --> 4560.08] even in the week +[4560.08 --> 4560.80] of doubt +[4560.80 --> 4562.62] and he is with you. +[4562.78 --> 4563.06] Believe +[4563.06 --> 4564.34] even as you doubt +[4564.34 --> 4565.40] and you are giving +[4565.40 --> 4566.46] something more +[4566.46 --> 4567.10] than your heart +[4567.10 --> 4568.38] could ever ask +[4568.38 --> 4569.08] or imagine +[4569.08 --> 4570.72] but the exact same thing +[4570.72 --> 4571.46] that your heart +[4571.46 --> 4572.46] was created for. +[4573.28 --> 4574.96] Even as we feel +[4574.96 --> 4575.68] rootless +[4575.68 --> 4576.62] and unsure, +[4577.04 --> 4577.82] he brings +[4577.82 --> 4578.88] a rootedness +[4578.88 --> 4580.34] and a certainty +[4580.34 --> 4582.42] because here's the thing, +[4583.22 --> 4583.80] this +[4583.80 --> 4585.84] is +[4585.84 --> 4587.32] history. +[4588.74 --> 4589.98] The historical evidence +[4589.98 --> 4590.64] for the resurrection +[4590.64 --> 4591.12] of Jesus +[4591.12 --> 4591.90] is profound +[4591.90 --> 4593.10] and it is compelling +[4593.10 --> 4594.40] but here +[4594.40 --> 4595.60] is what we need +[4595.60 --> 4596.12] to remember, +[4596.46 --> 4596.62] right? +[4596.62 --> 4597.88] No matter how strong +[4597.88 --> 4598.50] your doubts +[4598.50 --> 4599.38] are, +[4599.76 --> 4601.60] history does not change. +[4602.92 --> 4603.02] Right? +[4603.08 --> 4604.16] Jesus isn't like +[4604.16 --> 4604.70] Tinkerbell +[4604.70 --> 4605.64] from Peter Pan +[4605.64 --> 4607.12] or like the gods +[4607.12 --> 4608.60] from Neil Gaiman's book +[4608.60 --> 4609.48] American Gods, +[4609.78 --> 4609.92] right? +[4609.96 --> 4610.58] All of whom +[4610.58 --> 4611.96] need the belief +[4611.96 --> 4613.16] of people in the world +[4613.16 --> 4613.82] in order for them +[4613.82 --> 4614.32] to exist +[4614.32 --> 4614.98] and to continue +[4614.98 --> 4615.56] to exist. +[4615.96 --> 4617.12] This is history +[4617.12 --> 4619.08] and what you feel +[4619.08 --> 4619.64] about it +[4619.64 --> 4620.86] or what you believe +[4620.86 --> 4621.50] about it +[4621.50 --> 4622.76] or don't feel +[4622.76 --> 4623.20] about it +[4623.20 --> 4623.82] or don't believe +[4623.82 --> 4624.26] about it +[4624.26 --> 4625.14] doesn't change +[4625.14 --> 4625.74] the fact. +[4626.62 --> 4627.82] That the tomb +[4627.82 --> 4628.40] was empty +[4628.40 --> 4630.96] and that he is raised. +[4634.16 --> 4635.36] As if to make the point +[4635.36 --> 4636.20] that this is history, +[4636.36 --> 4638.32] John ends this section +[4638.32 --> 4638.82] and saying, +[4638.96 --> 4639.72] Jesus performed +[4639.72 --> 4640.70] many other signs +[4640.70 --> 4641.22] in the presence +[4641.22 --> 4641.98] of his disciples +[4641.98 --> 4643.46] which are not recorded +[4643.46 --> 4644.14] in this book +[4644.14 --> 4646.26] but these are written +[4646.26 --> 4648.30] that you may believe +[4648.30 --> 4650.04] that Jesus is the Messiah, +[4650.18 --> 4650.90] the Son of God +[4650.90 --> 4651.90] and that by believing +[4651.90 --> 4653.70] you may have life +[4653.70 --> 4654.86] in his name. +[4654.86 --> 4656.64] These are written +[4656.64 --> 4658.48] that you may believe +[4658.48 --> 4660.36] that Jesus is the Messiah, +[4660.48 --> 4661.20] the Son of God +[4661.20 --> 4662.54] and that by believing +[4662.54 --> 4664.06] you may have life +[4664.06 --> 4665.16] in his name. +[4665.28 --> 4666.30] These are written. +[4666.70 --> 4668.46] This is the gospel, +[4668.78 --> 4668.90] right? +[4668.96 --> 4670.28] Because Jesus lived +[4670.28 --> 4671.58] the life I should have lived +[4671.58 --> 4672.56] and died the death +[4672.56 --> 4673.70] that I deserve. +[4673.82 --> 4675.14] Because Jesus was raised +[4675.14 --> 4676.76] victorious over sin +[4676.76 --> 4677.20] and death. +[4677.28 --> 4678.80] Because the love of God +[4678.80 --> 4680.04] for you was greater +[4680.04 --> 4681.30] than the wrath of God +[4681.30 --> 4681.78] for sin. +[4681.78 --> 4683.80] because the tomb is empty. +[4683.94 --> 4685.78] God has one life +[4685.78 --> 4688.20] and life is given. +[4689.34 --> 4690.76] These are written. +[4692.98 --> 4693.48] And so now +[4693.48 --> 4695.34] to your rootlessness, +[4696.24 --> 4697.72] to your doubts, +[4698.00 --> 4699.00] to your struggles, +[4699.46 --> 4701.42] he brings a rootedness +[4701.42 --> 4704.42] of worship and word. +[4704.42 --> 4708.36] in an age of doubt +[4708.36 --> 4710.16] where we live, +[4711.10 --> 4712.88] where deconstruction +[4712.88 --> 4714.46] is in vogue, +[4715.46 --> 4716.64] I want to simply +[4716.64 --> 4717.56] just ask you, +[4718.44 --> 4719.96] will you doubt your doubts? +[4721.78 --> 4721.96] Right? +[4721.96 --> 4722.64] Have you ever noticed +[4722.64 --> 4724.06] that when we struggle +[4724.06 --> 4724.76] with faith, +[4725.32 --> 4726.14] when we struggle +[4726.14 --> 4726.72] to believe, +[4727.12 --> 4728.10] we don't struggle +[4728.10 --> 4728.74] neutrally? +[4730.20 --> 4730.72] Right? +[4730.72 --> 4732.00] The doubts that we have +[4732.00 --> 4733.32] have more weight +[4733.32 --> 4734.38] than the profession +[4734.38 --> 4734.80] of faith +[4734.80 --> 4735.50] that we once made. +[4736.04 --> 4737.16] We give priority +[4737.16 --> 4738.48] to the doubts. +[4738.60 --> 4739.60] That's the impact +[4739.60 --> 4740.82] of this cultural moment +[4740.82 --> 4741.34] on us. +[4741.54 --> 4742.66] That's what's changed. +[4743.86 --> 4744.34] Instead, +[4745.72 --> 4747.28] I plead with you, +[4747.98 --> 4749.14] doubt your doubts. +[4750.32 --> 4750.44] Right? +[4750.62 --> 4751.28] At minimum, +[4751.40 --> 4752.20] treat them equally. +[4753.24 --> 4753.70] And then, +[4754.34 --> 4755.02] notice this, +[4755.10 --> 4755.32] then, +[4755.70 --> 4756.72] the answer, +[4757.10 --> 4757.32] right, +[4757.32 --> 4758.54] to your doubts +[4758.54 --> 4761.18] isn't going to be proofs. +[4761.88 --> 4762.00] Right? +[4762.06 --> 4762.88] The response +[4762.88 --> 4763.54] to your doubt, +[4763.62 --> 4764.36] like Thomas, +[4764.52 --> 4766.40] needs to be worship. +[4767.84 --> 4768.06] Right? +[4768.12 --> 4768.90] Bring your doubts +[4768.90 --> 4769.56] to Jesus. +[4770.16 --> 4770.90] Bring your doubts +[4770.90 --> 4771.52] to church. +[4773.20 --> 4774.34] I believe. +[4774.86 --> 4776.22] Help my unbelief. +[4777.50 --> 4778.44] My Lord +[4778.44 --> 4780.36] and my God. +[4782.46 --> 4783.10] Worship +[4783.10 --> 4784.48] with us. +[4784.48 --> 4786.26] These are written +[4786.26 --> 4787.52] word +[4787.52 --> 4787.58] word. +[4788.16 --> 4788.50] Worship +[4788.50 --> 4789.42] brings us +[4789.42 --> 4790.48] a rootedness. +[4790.68 --> 4791.24] And now, +[4791.66 --> 4792.56] these are +[4792.56 --> 4793.48] written +[4793.48 --> 4794.78] sacrament. +[4796.16 --> 4796.88] In a moment, +[4797.02 --> 4797.70] we will take +[4797.70 --> 4798.54] Jesus in, +[4798.62 --> 4799.40] just as he commanded +[4799.40 --> 4800.02] us to do +[4800.02 --> 4800.70] in John 6. +[4800.96 --> 4801.94] We will take him +[4801.94 --> 4802.94] in through the bread +[4802.94 --> 4803.98] and the wine. +[4804.08 --> 4804.60] In a moment, +[4804.70 --> 4805.44] we will touch, +[4805.68 --> 4805.94] taste, +[4806.08 --> 4806.56] and see. +[4806.74 --> 4807.50] In a moment, +[4807.62 --> 4808.20] once again, +[4808.64 --> 4809.50] transcendence +[4809.50 --> 4810.56] will come crashing +[4810.56 --> 4812.04] through to you +[4812.04 --> 4812.72] and to me +[4812.72 --> 4814.08] as we come +[4814.08 --> 4815.52] to the table. +[4815.52 --> 4818.04] the tomb +[4818.04 --> 4818.64] is empty, +[4818.64 --> 4821.04] so our hearts +[4821.04 --> 4822.52] are full. +[4823.98 --> 4825.20] Your doubts +[4825.20 --> 4826.86] are real, +[4827.58 --> 4828.50] but come +[4828.50 --> 4829.90] in worship. +[4830.78 --> 4831.22] Come +[4831.22 --> 4832.36] to Jesus. +[4833.06 --> 4833.52] Come +[4833.52 --> 4835.34] to the table. +[4836.26 --> 4836.54] Amen? +[4836.54 --> 4838.64] Let's pray +[4838.64 --> 4839.00] together. +[4843.80 --> 4844.66] Lord Jesus, +[4845.62 --> 4846.66] here we +[4846.66 --> 4847.64] are. +[4849.96 --> 4850.82] In the midst +[4850.82 --> 4851.30] of doubts, +[4851.44 --> 4851.74] in the midst +[4851.74 --> 4852.22] of questions, +[4852.42 --> 4852.72] in the midst +[4852.72 --> 4853.60] of skepticism, +[4853.60 --> 4854.64] in the midst +[4854.64 --> 4855.50] of outright +[4855.50 --> 4856.46] unbelief, +[4856.80 --> 4857.44] help us +[4857.44 --> 4858.10] to doubt +[4858.10 --> 4859.70] our doubting. +[4859.70 --> 4862.40] help us +[4862.40 --> 4863.08] to bring +[4863.08 --> 4863.92] our doubts +[4863.92 --> 4865.30] to worship. +[4866.70 --> 4867.78] Help us +[4867.78 --> 4868.84] to test +[4868.84 --> 4870.00] our doubts +[4870.00 --> 4870.96] by worship +[4870.96 --> 4871.98] and word +[4871.98 --> 4872.64] and now +[4872.64 --> 4873.50] sacrament, +[4873.72 --> 4874.52] and so meet +[4874.52 --> 4875.22] us +[4875.22 --> 4876.82] with your grace. +[4878.26 --> 4879.04] Meet us +[4879.04 --> 4880.34] at this table, +[4880.56 --> 4880.98] Lord Jesus, +[4881.12 --> 4881.84] that we might +[4881.84 --> 4883.86] taste and see +[4883.86 --> 4884.88] that you +[4884.88 --> 4886.50] are good, +[4886.74 --> 4887.56] that we might +[4887.56 --> 4888.70] taste and see +[4888.70 --> 4889.46] that you +[4889.46 --> 4891.30] are God. +[4892.30 --> 4893.04] Lord Jesus, +[4893.16 --> 4893.56] we come +[4893.56 --> 4894.40] to this table +[4894.40 --> 4895.44] responding +[4895.44 --> 4896.18] to your +[4896.18 --> 4897.04] invitation. +[4898.12 --> 4899.00] We come +[4899.00 --> 4899.34] and we +[4899.34 --> 4899.80] profess, +[4900.02 --> 4900.54] my Lord +[4900.54 --> 4902.06] and my God. +[4902.82 --> 4903.20] Amen. +[4912.32 --> 4913.24] Our Lord +[4913.24 --> 4913.60] Jesus, +[4914.70 --> 4915.88] before he +[4915.88 --> 4916.52] suffered, +[4917.64 --> 4918.36] gave us +[4918.36 --> 4919.34] this memorial +[4919.34 --> 4920.50] of his +[4920.50 --> 4921.68] sacrifice +[4921.68 --> 4922.36] until he +[4922.36 --> 4922.98] comes again. +[4924.60 --> 4925.26] The Lord +[4925.26 --> 4925.64] Jesus, +[4925.96 --> 4926.48] on the night +[4926.48 --> 4927.00] that he was +[4927.00 --> 4927.50] betrayed, +[4928.32 --> 4929.28] took bread +[4929.28 --> 4930.66] and when he +[4930.66 --> 4931.14] had given +[4931.14 --> 4931.76] thanks, +[4932.04 --> 4932.84] he broke +[4932.84 --> 4933.60] it and said, +[4933.88 --> 4934.62] this is my +[4934.62 --> 4935.06] body, +[4935.42 --> 4936.10] which is for +[4936.10 --> 4936.42] you. +[4937.12 --> 4937.80] Do this +[4937.80 --> 4938.62] in remembrance +[4938.62 --> 4939.84] of me. +[4941.18 --> 4941.94] And in the +[4941.94 --> 4942.72] same way, +[4943.16 --> 4944.14] he took the +[4944.14 --> 4945.02] cup after +[4945.02 --> 4945.74] supper and +[4945.74 --> 4946.10] said, +[4946.10 --> 4947.40] this cup +[4947.40 --> 4948.12] is the +[4948.12 --> 4948.70] new covenant +[4948.70 --> 4949.72] in my +[4949.72 --> 4950.08] blood. +[4950.74 --> 4951.30] Do this +[4951.30 --> 4952.06] in remembrance +[4952.06 --> 4952.86] of me. +[4953.60 --> 4954.24] For whenever +[4954.24 --> 4955.18] we eat this +[4955.18 --> 4955.86] bread and +[4955.86 --> 4956.62] drink this +[4956.62 --> 4957.02] cup, +[4957.12 --> 4957.72] we proclaim +[4957.72 --> 4958.48] the Lord's +[4958.48 --> 4958.80] death +[4958.80 --> 4960.20] until he +[4960.20 --> 4961.82] comes again. +[4963.08 --> 4963.88] I'm going to +[4963.88 --> 4964.42] invite you +[4964.42 --> 4965.94] again as you +[4965.94 --> 4966.52] are able to +[4966.52 --> 4966.94] stand. +[4967.28 --> 4967.60] And we are +[4967.60 --> 4968.34] going to +[4968.34 --> 4969.80] recite and +[4969.80 --> 4970.84] profess our +[4970.84 --> 4971.86] shared faith +[4971.86 --> 4972.70] using the +[4972.70 --> 4973.34] words of the +[4973.34 --> 4973.80] Apostles' +[4973.80 --> 4974.16] Creed. +[4974.32 --> 4974.64] You will +[4974.64 --> 4975.02] see it +[4975.02 --> 4976.04] over my +[4976.04 --> 4976.22] shoulder. +[4976.32 --> 4976.54] Let's +[4976.54 --> 4976.88] stand +[4976.88 --> 4977.64] together. +[4980.16 --> 4980.90] With one +[4980.90 --> 4981.34] voice, +[4981.90 --> 4982.78] I believe +[4982.78 --> 4983.38] in God, +[4983.48 --> 4984.00] the Father +[4984.00 --> 4984.64] Almighty, +[4985.40 --> 4986.34] creator of +[4986.34 --> 4986.96] heaven and +[4986.96 --> 4987.28] earth. +[4987.94 --> 4988.64] I believe +[4988.64 --> 4989.32] in Jesus +[4989.32 --> 4989.92] Christ, +[4990.18 --> 4990.78] his only +[4990.78 --> 4991.24] son, +[4991.52 --> 4992.10] our Lord, +[4992.82 --> 4993.36] who was +[4993.36 --> 4994.20] conceived by +[4994.20 --> 4994.60] the Holy +[4994.60 --> 4995.98] Spirit and +[4995.98 --> 4996.58] born of +[4996.58 --> 4997.00] the Virgin +[4997.00 --> 4997.38] Mary. +[4998.16 --> 4998.86] He suffered +[4998.86 --> 4999.82] under Pontius +[4999.82 --> 5000.34] Pilate, +[5000.92 --> 5001.70] was crucified, +[5002.20 --> 5002.56] died, +[5002.70 --> 5003.10] and was +[5003.10 --> 5003.44] buried. +[5004.08 --> 5004.80] He descended +[5004.80 --> 5005.40] into hell. +[5006.22 --> 5006.74] The third +[5006.74 --> 5007.70] day he rose +[5007.70 --> 5008.40] again from +[5008.40 --> 5008.84] the dead. +[5009.56 --> 5010.26] He ascended +[5010.26 --> 5010.92] into heaven +[5010.92 --> 5012.08] and is seated +[5012.08 --> 5012.80] at the right +[5012.80 --> 5013.82] hand of God +[5013.82 --> 5014.44] the Father +[5014.44 --> 5014.96] Almighty. +[5015.88 --> 5016.54] From there +[5016.54 --> 5017.26] he will come +[5017.26 --> 5018.20] to judge the +[5018.20 --> 5018.98] living and +[5018.98 --> 5019.40] the dead. +[5020.24 --> 5020.98] I believe +[5020.98 --> 5021.68] in the Holy +[5021.68 --> 5022.16] Spirit, +[5022.80 --> 5023.44] the Holy +[5023.44 --> 5024.50] Catholic Church, +[5025.12 --> 5025.66] the communion +[5025.66 --> 5026.46] of saints, +[5027.20 --> 5027.78] the forgiveness +[5027.78 --> 5028.62] of sins, +[5029.26 --> 5030.02] the resurrection +[5030.02 --> 5030.92] of the body, +[5031.50 --> 5032.30] and the life +[5032.30 --> 5032.98] everlasting. +[5033.94 --> 5034.38] Amen. +[5035.18 --> 5035.78] Amen. +[5035.88 --> 5036.20] You may be +[5036.20 --> 5036.40] seated. +[5043.58 --> 5044.46] In prayer, +[5044.94 --> 5045.44] Lord, +[5045.56 --> 5046.08] our God, +[5046.16 --> 5046.52] by your +[5046.52 --> 5047.46] power you +[5047.46 --> 5048.70] raised Jesus +[5048.70 --> 5049.58] from death +[5049.58 --> 5050.32] to life. +[5051.46 --> 5051.98] Through his +[5051.98 --> 5052.74] victory over +[5052.74 --> 5053.22] the grave, +[5053.34 --> 5054.02] we are set +[5054.02 --> 5054.68] free from +[5054.68 --> 5055.18] the bonds +[5055.18 --> 5055.70] of sin +[5055.70 --> 5056.10] and the +[5056.10 --> 5056.66] fear of +[5056.66 --> 5056.94] death +[5056.94 --> 5057.70] to share +[5057.70 --> 5058.48] the glorious +[5058.48 --> 5059.18] freedom of +[5059.18 --> 5059.54] the children +[5059.54 --> 5060.02] of God. +[5060.02 --> 5060.94] in his +[5060.94 --> 5061.74] rising to +[5061.74 --> 5062.12] life, +[5062.30 --> 5062.94] you promised +[5062.94 --> 5064.00] eternal life +[5064.00 --> 5064.90] to all +[5064.90 --> 5065.50] who believe. +[5066.46 --> 5067.24] We praise +[5067.24 --> 5067.86] you that as +[5067.86 --> 5068.40] we break +[5068.40 --> 5069.08] bread in +[5069.08 --> 5069.42] faith, +[5069.54 --> 5070.02] we shall +[5070.02 --> 5070.86] know the +[5070.86 --> 5071.80] risen Christ +[5071.80 --> 5073.02] among us. +[5075.02 --> 5075.54] Come, +[5075.92 --> 5076.22] then, +[5076.70 --> 5077.34] for all +[5077.34 --> 5078.36] is ready. +[5078.94 --> 5079.80] Christ was +[5079.80 --> 5080.60] raised to +[5080.60 --> 5080.96] life. +[5081.38 --> 5082.16] Death is +[5082.16 --> 5083.18] swallowed up. +[5083.18 --> 5084.74] victory is +[5084.74 --> 5085.42] won. +[5086.32 --> 5086.72] Hallelujah. +[5091.72 --> 5092.40] Hallelujah. +[5093.20 --> 5093.32] Amen. +[5094.02 --> 5094.46] The gifts +[5094.46 --> 5095.02] of God +[5095.02 --> 5095.82] for the +[5095.82 --> 5096.90] people of +[5096.90 --> 5097.20] God. +[5098.34 --> 5099.08] As we +[5099.08 --> 5099.42] come to +[5099.42 --> 5099.92] the table, +[5100.84 --> 5101.42] we are +[5101.42 --> 5101.62] going to +[5101.62 --> 5102.44] have elders +[5102.44 --> 5103.48] invite +[5103.48 --> 5105.00] rows going +[5105.00 --> 5105.94] backward to +[5105.94 --> 5106.42] the front +[5106.42 --> 5107.62] to participate. +[5107.90 --> 5108.10] And so, +[5108.26 --> 5108.94] as we have +[5108.94 --> 5109.62] professed our +[5109.62 --> 5110.46] faith with the +[5110.46 --> 5110.90] Apostles' +[5110.90 --> 5111.24] Creed, +[5111.34 --> 5111.70] if you +[5111.70 --> 5112.40] believe that +[5112.40 --> 5112.78] to be +[5112.78 --> 5113.08] true, +[5113.40 --> 5114.14] you may +[5114.14 --> 5114.98] come to +[5114.98 --> 5115.66] this table +[5115.66 --> 5116.44] and receive +[5116.44 --> 5117.30] the sign +[5117.30 --> 5117.92] and seal +[5117.92 --> 5119.02] of God's +[5119.02 --> 5119.68] grace. +[5120.32 --> 5120.66] As you +[5120.66 --> 5121.10] come to +[5121.10 --> 5122.28] this table +[5122.28 --> 5122.98] and as we +[5122.98 --> 5123.54] move through, +[5123.66 --> 5124.22] we'll invite +[5124.22 --> 5124.78] the worship +[5124.78 --> 5125.90] leaders and +[5125.90 --> 5126.72] the worship +[5126.72 --> 5127.44] volunteers to +[5127.44 --> 5127.82] come up +[5127.82 --> 5128.84] first so +[5128.84 --> 5129.12] that they +[5129.12 --> 5129.50] can then +[5129.50 --> 5130.02] lead us +[5130.02 --> 5130.56] in singing +[5130.56 --> 5131.06] throughout. +[5131.56 --> 5131.90] If you +[5131.90 --> 5133.26] are unable +[5133.26 --> 5135.24] to come +[5135.24 --> 5135.54] to the +[5135.54 --> 5135.92] front but +[5135.92 --> 5136.40] would like +[5136.40 --> 5137.16] to receive +[5137.16 --> 5137.94] the bread +[5137.94 --> 5138.32] and the +[5138.32 --> 5138.72] juice, +[5138.96 --> 5139.46] please just +[5139.46 --> 5140.14] indicate to +[5140.14 --> 5140.90] the elders +[5140.90 --> 5141.36] who are +[5141.36 --> 5142.12] ushering in +[5142.12 --> 5142.60] the aisles +[5142.60 --> 5142.90] and they +[5142.90 --> 5143.38] will serve +[5143.38 --> 5144.24] you in +[5144.24 --> 5144.76] your seats. +[5145.20 --> 5145.58] As you +[5145.58 --> 5145.94] come to +[5145.94 --> 5146.36] the front +[5146.36 --> 5146.68] and you +[5146.68 --> 5147.30] receive the +[5147.30 --> 5147.86] bread and +[5147.86 --> 5148.58] it will be +[5148.58 --> 5149.20] passed to +[5149.20 --> 5149.46] you, +[5149.60 --> 5150.08] someone will +[5150.08 --> 5150.58] say the +[5150.58 --> 5151.20] body of +[5151.20 --> 5151.64] Christ +[5151.64 --> 5152.56] given for +[5152.56 --> 5152.80] you. +[5153.04 --> 5153.38] We then +[5153.38 --> 5153.80] invite you +[5153.80 --> 5154.32] to receive +[5154.32 --> 5154.50] it, +[5154.58 --> 5154.98] to turn +[5154.98 --> 5155.50] and pass +[5155.50 --> 5155.74] to the +[5155.74 --> 5156.28] next person +[5156.28 --> 5157.12] saying the +[5157.12 --> 5157.56] body of +[5157.56 --> 5157.86] Christ +[5157.86 --> 5158.30] given for +[5158.30 --> 5158.54] you. +[5159.04 --> 5159.34] Likewise +[5159.34 --> 5159.90] with the +[5159.90 --> 5160.18] juice, +[5160.34 --> 5160.54] as it +[5160.54 --> 5160.94] comes to +[5160.94 --> 5161.16] you, +[5161.30 --> 5161.70] someone will +[5161.70 --> 5162.48] say the +[5162.48 --> 5162.98] blood of +[5162.98 --> 5163.32] Christ +[5163.32 --> 5163.86] shed for +[5163.86 --> 5164.48] you and +[5164.48 --> 5165.02] you receive +[5165.02 --> 5165.32] it and +[5165.32 --> 5165.90] as you pass +[5167.94 --> 5168.34] Christ +[5168.34 --> 5169.54] shed for +[5169.54 --> 5169.78] you. +[5170.92 --> 5171.48] I invite +[5171.48 --> 5172.42] the worship +[5172.42 --> 5173.48] volunteers and +[5173.48 --> 5174.06] those who are +[5174.06 --> 5175.20] facilitating our +[5175.20 --> 5175.60] service to +[5175.60 --> 5175.94] come up to +[5175.94 --> 5176.30] the front +[5176.30 --> 5178.10] and receive +[5178.10 --> 5179.24] the first +[5179.24 --> 5179.84] table. +[5190.26 --> 5191.02] Big circle. +[5192.66 --> 5193.32] Lena and +[5193.32 --> 5193.54] Wes, +[5193.60 --> 5194.02] can you guys +[5194.02 --> 5194.42] just slide +[5194.42 --> 5194.86] that way? +[5197.94 --> 5207.32] body of +[5207.32 --> 5207.64] Christ +[5207.64 --> 5208.22] given for +[5208.22 --> 5208.42] you. +[5210.80 --> 5211.38] Body of +[5211.38 --> 5211.66] Christ +[5211.66 --> 5212.20] given for +[5212.20 --> 5212.36] you. +[5212.36 --> 5212.42] Amen. +[5212.42 --> 5212.92] Amen. +[5212.92 --> 5213.02] Amen. +[5213.02 --> 5213.08] Amen. +[5213.08 --> 5213.16] Amen. +[5213.16 --> 5213.22] Amen. +[5213.22 --> 5213.28] Amen. +[5213.28 --> 5213.32] Amen. +[5227.94 --> 5253.72] Eat and +[5253.72 --> 5254.10] remember. +[5254.10 --> 5254.26] Amen. +[5254.26 --> 5254.94] Amen. +[5254.94 --> 5255.32] Amen. +[5255.32 --> 5256.20] Amen. +[5256.20 --> 5256.42] Amen. +[5256.42 --> 5256.68] Amen. +[5256.68 --> 5257.48] Amen. +[5257.48 --> 5273.06] blood of Christ shed for you +[5273.06 --> 5278.98] blood of Christ shed for you +[5287.48 --> 5317.46] blood of Christ shed for you +[5317.48 --> 5328.16] drink and believe +[5347.48 --> 5350.48] you +[5350.48 --> 5354.48] blood of Christ shed for you +[5354.48 --> 5358.48] blood of Christ shed for you +[5358.48 --> 5362.48] blood of Christ shed for you +[5362.48 --> 5381.48] blood of Christ shed for you +[5381.48 --> 5394.02] I am the bread of life. +[5394.02 --> 5399.66] They who come to me shall not hunger. +[5400.56 --> 5406.44] They who believe shall not thirst. +[5406.44 --> 5417.44] No one can come to me unless the Father draw them. +[5418.44 --> 5423.44] And I will raise them up. +[5424.44 --> 5430.56] And I will raise them up. +[5430.56 --> 5442.56] And I will raise them up on the last day. +[5442.56 --> 5448.92] The bread that I give is my flesh. +[5449.34 --> 5454.82] For the life of the world. +[5455.30 --> 5460.56] And they who eat of this bread. +[5462.26 --> 5466.00] They shall live forever. +[5466.00 --> 5471.90] They shall live forever. +[5472.90 --> 5478.00] And I will raise them up. +[5478.00 --> 5484.00] And I will raise them up. +[5484.00 --> 5496.00] And I will raise them up on the last day. +[5496.00 --> 5501.90] I am the resurrection. +[5503.90 --> 5508.44] I am the life. +[5508.90 --> 5514.00] May you believe in me. +[5514.00 --> 5520.00] Even if they die. +[5520.90 --> 5525.00] They shall live forever. +[5525.00 --> 5531.00] And I will raise them up. +[5531.00 --> 5537.00] And I will raise them up. +[5537.00 --> 5549.00] And I will raise them up on the last day. +[5549.00 --> 5574.00] And I will raise them up on the last day. +[5574.00 --> 5590.72] Are you hurting and broken within? +[5592.72 --> 5596.30] Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin? +[5596.64 --> 5598.78] Jesus is calling. +[5598.78 --> 5605.78] Have you come to the end of yourself? +[5605.78 --> 5611.20] Do you thirst for a drink from the well? +[5611.20 --> 5613.72] Jesus is calling. +[5613.72 --> 5622.72] Oh, come to the altar. +[5622.72 --> 5624.72] Father, the Father. +[5624.72 --> 5628.76] Father, the Father's hearts are open wide. +[5628.76 --> 5640.72] Forgiveness was bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. +[5640.72 --> 5642.72] Jesus is calling. +[5642.72 --> 5647.72] Jesus is calling. +[5647.72 --> 5653.72] Leave and hide your regrets and mistakes. +[5653.72 --> 5655.72] Come today. +[5655.72 --> 5657.72] There's no reason to wait. +[5657.72 --> 5659.72] Jesus is calling. +[5659.72 --> 5661.72] Jesus is calling. +[5661.72 --> 5666.72] Bring your sorrows and turn it down for joy. +[5666.72 --> 5672.72] From the ashes a new life is born. +[5672.72 --> 5674.72] Jesus is calling. +[5674.72 --> 5675.72] Jesus is calling. +[5675.72 --> 5676.72] Jesus is calling. +[5676.72 --> 5677.72] Jesus is calling. +[5677.72 --> 5681.72] Oh, come to the altar. +[5681.72 --> 5682.72] Jesus is calling. +[5683.72 --> 5686.72] He was calling. +[5686.72 --> 5688.72] No, not to church. +[5688.72 --> 5696.72] Forgiveness was bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. +[5696.72 --> 5697.72] Jesus is calling. +[5697.72 --> 5702.72] He kom to, be unto the altar. +[5702.72 --> 5705.94] Father's eyes are open. +[5707.14 --> 5711.14] Forgiveness was bought with +[5711.14 --> 5716.34] the precious blood of Jesus Christ. +[5716.34 --> 5731.08] Oh, what a Savior. +[5733.08 --> 5736.98] Isn't he wonderful? +[5736.98 --> 5740.56] Sing hallelujah. +[5741.60 --> 5744.06] Christ is risen. +[5746.34 --> 5751.80] Bow down before him. +[5752.38 --> 5756.66] For he is Lord of all. +[5757.14 --> 5759.60] Sing hallelujah. +[5760.72 --> 5763.08] Christ is risen. +[5763.08 --> 5769.14] Oh, what a Savior. +[5771.36 --> 5775.02] Isn't he wonderful? +[5775.02 --> 5778.02] Sing hallelujah. +[5779.44 --> 5782.16] Christ is risen. +[5785.16 --> 5789.02] Bow down before him. +[5790.38 --> 5794.02] For he is Lord of all. +[5794.02 --> 5797.02] Sing hallelujah. +[5797.02 --> 5798.02] Sing hallelujah. +[5798.02 --> 5799.02] Sing hallelujah. +[5799.02 --> 5804.02] He is Lord of all. +[5804.02 --> 5806.02] He is Lord of all. +[5806.02 --> 5809.02] Come to the altar. +[5809.02 --> 5814.02] The Father's arms are open. +[5814.02 --> 5819.02] Forgiveness was bought with +[5819.02 --> 5824.02] the precious blood of Jesus Christ. +[5824.02 --> 5829.02] O come to the altar. +[5829.02 --> 5833.02] The Father's arms are open. +[5833.02 --> 5838.02] Forgiveness was bought with +[5838.02 --> 5844.02] the precious blood of Jesus Christ. +[5844.02 --> 5845.02] 様子 musical喔. +[5845.02 --> 5846.02] Of the Judaica叫做 mad into Terenica. +[5846.02 --> 5863.28] Bear your cross as you wait for the crown +[5863.28 --> 5868.64] Tell the world of the treasure you found +[5868.64 --> 5898.62] guitar solo +[5898.64 --> 5910.64] guitar solo +[5910.64 --> 5917.76] Man of sorrow's hand of thought +[5917.76 --> 5922.22] By his own betrayed +[5922.22 --> 5930.22] The sin of hell and wrath of God +[5930.78 --> 5936.22] Has been on Jesus' name +[5936.22 --> 5947.22] Silent as he stood accused +[5947.22 --> 5954.22] He'd and mocked and scored +[5954.22 --> 5960.22] Thou in tomb of Father's will +[5960.22 --> 5966.22] He took the crown of gold +[5966.22 --> 5973.46] Oh, the rugged cross, my salvation +[5973.46 --> 5980.22] Where your love poured out over me +[5980.22 --> 5986.22] Now my soul cries out, Alleluia +[5986.22 --> 5992.22] Praise and honor all to me +[5992.22 --> 6004.22] Send of heaven God's old son +[6004.22 --> 6010.22] To purchase and redeem +[6010.22 --> 6018.22] And reconcile the very ones +[6018.22 --> 6022.22] Who nailed him to live a dream +[6022.22 --> 6030.22] Oh, the rugged cross, my salvation +[6030.22 --> 6036.22] Where your love poured out over me +[6036.22 --> 6044.22] Now my soul cries out, Alleluia +[6044.22 --> 6050.22] Praise and honor all to me +[6050.22 --> 6058.22] Now my debt is paid +[6058.22 --> 6060.22] It is paid in full +[6060.22 --> 6064.22] By the precious blood +[6064.22 --> 6066.22] That my Jesus spilled +[6066.22 --> 6070.22] Now the curse of sin +[6070.22 --> 6072.22] Has no hold on me +[6072.22 --> 6074.22] Has no hold on me +[6074.22 --> 6076.22] Whom the Son sets free +[6076.22 --> 6078.22] Oh, it's free +[6078.22 --> 6080.22] Oh, it's free indeed +[6080.22 --> 6082.22] Now my debt is paid +[6082.22 --> 6084.22] Now my debt is paid +[6084.22 --> 6086.22] It is paid in full +[6086.22 --> 6090.22] By the precious blood +[6090.22 --> 6092.22] That my Jesus spilled +[6092.22 --> 6094.22] Now my debt is paid +[6094.22 --> 6096.22] It is paid in full +[6096.22 --> 6098.22] By the precious blood +[6098.22 --> 6100.22] That my Jesus spilled +[6100.22 --> 6102.22] Now the curse of sin +[6102.22 --> 6104.22] Has no hold on me +[6104.22 --> 6106.22] Oh, it's free indeed +[6106.22 --> 6107.22] Oh, it's free indeed +[6107.22 --> 6110.22] Oh, that rugged cross +[6110.22 --> 6112.22] My salvation +[6112.22 --> 6120.22] Where your love poured out over me +[6120.22 --> 6126.22] Now my soul cries out, Alleluia +[6126.22 --> 6132.22] Praise and honor all to me +[6132.22 --> 6142.22] See the stone is rolled away +[6142.22 --> 6148.22] Behold the empty tomb +[6148.22 --> 6150.22] Alleluia +[6150.22 --> 6152.22] Alleluia +[6152.22 --> 6154.22] God be praised +[6154.22 --> 6158.22] He's risen from the grave +[6158.22 --> 6162.22] Oh, that rugged cross +[6162.22 --> 6164.22] My salvation +[6164.22 --> 6166.22] Where your love poured out over me +[6166.22 --> 6168.22] My salvation +[6168.22 --> 6172.22] Where your love poured out over me +[6172.22 --> 6176.22] Now my soul cries out, Alleluia +[6176.22 --> 6180.22] Praise and honor all to me +[6180.22 --> 6182.22] Praise and honor all to me +[6182.22 --> 6187.40] Praise and honor unto me +[6187.40 --> 6194.52] Praise and honor unto me +[6212.22 --> 6239.46] Before the throne of God above +[6239.46 --> 6244.74] I have a strong and perfect plea +[6244.74 --> 6249.92] The great high priest whose name is love +[6249.92 --> 6254.46] Whoever lives and pleads for me +[6254.98 --> 6260.16] My name is graven on his hands +[6260.16 --> 6264.46] My name is written on his heart +[6264.46 --> 6269.46] I know that while in heaven he stands +[6270.04 --> 6274.46] No tongue can bid me hence depart +[6274.46 --> 6279.46] No tongue can bid me hence depart +[6279.46 --> 6291.46] When Satan tempts me to despair +[6292.16 --> 6297.46] And tells me of the guilt within +[6297.46 --> 6302.66] Upward I look and see him there +[6302.66 --> 6307.64] Who made an end of all my sin +[6307.64 --> 6313.06] Because the sinless Savior died +[6313.06 --> 6318.02] My sinful soul is counted free +[6318.02 --> 6322.98] For God the just is satisfied +[6322.98 --> 6328.10] To look on him and pardon me +[6328.10 --> 6333.52] To look on him and pardon me +[6333.52 --> 6345.48] Behold him there the risen Lamb +[6345.48 --> 6350.30] My perfect spotless righteousness +[6350.30 --> 6355.72] The great unchangeable I am +[6355.72 --> 6360.30] The King of glory and of grace +[6360.30 --> 6365.30] One with himself I cannot die +[6365.30 --> 6370.30] My soul is purchased by his blood +[6370.30 --> 6374.30] My life is hid with Christ +[6374.30 --> 6376.22] My life is hid with Christ on high +[6376.22 --> 6381.30] With Christ my Savior and my God +[6381.30 --> 6386.36] With Christ my Savior and my God +[6386.36 --> 6391.64] One with himself I cannot die +[6391.64 --> 6397.06] My soul is purchased by his blood +[6397.06 --> 6402.02] My life is hid with Christ on high +[6402.02 --> 6407.64] With Christ my Savior and my God +[6407.64 --> 6413.64] With Christ my Savior and my God +[6413.64 --> 6415.64] He is coming on the cliffs +[6415.64 --> 6417.32] He is coming on the cliffs +[6417.32 --> 6442.38] It's coming on the clouds +[6442.38 --> 6447.46] Kings and kingdoms will bow down +[6447.46 --> 6453.66] And every chain will break +[6453.66 --> 6458.26] As broken hearts declare His praise +[6458.26 --> 6462.52] For who can stop the Lord Almighty? +[6463.44 --> 6469.90] Our God is a lion, the lion to him +[6469.90 --> 6475.90] He's roaring with power and fighting our battles +[6475.90 --> 6480.84] And every evil bow before Him +[6480.84 --> 6487.16] Our God is a lamb, the lamb that was slain +[6487.16 --> 6493.06] For the sins of the world, His blood breaks the chains +[6493.06 --> 6498.98] And every evil bow before the lion and the lamb +[6498.98 --> 6504.98] Every evil bow before Him +[6504.98 --> 6521.98] So open up the gates and wait before the King of kings +[6521.98 --> 6527.98] The God who comes to save +[6527.98 --> 6533.98] Who's near to set the captives free? +[6533.98 --> 6537.98] For who can stop the Lord Almighty? +[6537.98 --> 6543.98] Our God is a lion, the lion to him +[6543.98 --> 6549.98] He's roaring with power and fighting our battles +[6549.98 --> 6555.98] And every evil bow before Him +[6555.98 --> 6560.98] Our God is a lamb, the lamb that was slain +[6560.98 --> 6566.98] For the sins of the world, His blood breaks the chains +[6566.98 --> 6568.98] And every evil bow before Him +[6568.98 --> 6572.98] And every evil bow before Him +[6572.98 --> 6578.98] And every evil bow before Him +[6578.98 --> 6588.98] Who can stop the Lord Almighty? +[6588.98 --> 6595.98] Who can stop the Lord Almighty? +[6595.98 --> 6599.88] Who can stop the Lord Almighty? +[6601.62 --> 6605.62] Who can stop the Lord Almighty? +[6607.54 --> 6609.86] Who can stop the Lord? +[6613.00 --> 6618.16] Our God is a lion, the Lion of Judah. +[6618.16 --> 6624.22] He's roaring with power and fighting our battles. +[6624.22 --> 6628.98] And every knee will bow before Him. +[6629.68 --> 6635.16] Our God is a lamb, the lamb that was slain. +[6635.64 --> 6641.10] For the sins of the world, His blood breaks the chains. +[6641.72 --> 6646.14] And every knee will bow before the Lion of Judah. +[6646.14 --> 6651.98] And every knee will bow before Him. +[6654.22 --> 6658.20] The Lion of Judah +[6658.20 --> 6667.02] Where we ain't and by the Holy Geb +[6667.02 --> 6670.38] And every knee will bow before Him. +[6670.38 --> 6700.36] Thank you. +[6700.38 --> 6730.36] Thank you. +[6730.38 --> 6732.38] Thank you. +[6760.38 --> 6762.38] Thank you. +[6790.38 --> 6792.38] Thank you. +[6792.38 --> 6794.38] Thank you. +[6822.38 --> 6824.38] Thank you. +[6824.38 --> 6826.38] Thank you. +[6826.38 --> 6828.38] Thank you. +[6856.38 --> 6858.38] Thank you. +[6886.38 --> 6888.38] Thank you. +[6888.38 --> 6890.38] Thank you. +[6890.38 --> 6892.38] Thank you. +[6892.38 --> 6894.38] Thank you. +[6894.38 --> 6896.38] Thank you. +[6924.38 --> 6926.38] Thank you. +[6926.38 --> 6930.38] Praise the Father. +[6930.38 --> 6932.38] Praise the Son. +[6932.38 --> 6936.38] Praise the Spirit. +[6936.38 --> 6940.38] Three in one. +[6940.38 --> 6946.38] God of glory, majesty. +[6946.38 --> 6954.38] Praise forever to the King of Kings. +[6954.38 --> 6964.38] Praise forever to the King of Kings. +[6964.38 --> 6966.38] Amen. +[6966.38 --> 6968.38] Amen. +[6968.38 --> 6970.38] Amen. +[6970.38 --> 6972.38] Amen. +[6972.38 --> 6980.38] As we go into this week, go, I pray, nourished by worship, word, and sacrament. +[6980.38 --> 6984.38] Go this week with your faith strengthened. +[6984.38 --> 6996.38] Go this week doubting your doubts to know with certainty that the tomb is empty, that our Lord Jesus Christ is raised, and that he goes with you. +[6996.38 --> 7002.38] Go also with an invitation to stick around afterwards for a time of fellowship and celebrating together. +[7002.38 --> 7012.38] As well, during children's worship time, the kids were in the multipurpose room painting the windows in stained glass style and shape. +[7012.38 --> 7022.38] And so as you exit and drive out the way, you might see that and encourage you to go look at that as well from the outside. +[7022.38 --> 7024.38] Because it's not as cool from the inside. +[7024.38 --> 7026.38] So I was told. +[7026.38 --> 7034.38] Also, if you would like to connect with me following worship and discuss whichever or ask your questions, I will be at the Connect booth. +[7034.38 --> 7036.38] You can grab me there. +[7036.38 --> 7039.38] Receive the blessing of God as we go. +[7042.38 --> 7046.38] May God go before you to lead you. +[7046.38 --> 7049.38] May God go behind you to guard you. +[7049.38 --> 7053.38] May God go beneath you to uphold you. +[7053.38 --> 7056.38] And may God go beside you to befriend you. +[7056.38 --> 7059.38] Do not be afraid. +[7059.38 --> 7062.38] But let the blessing of God come upon you today. +[7062.38 --> 7064.38] Do not be afraid. +[7064.38 --> 7070.38] But go in peace to love and serve the Lord. +[7070.38 --> 7072.38] Amen. +[7072.38 --> 7089.38] May God go beside you. +[7089.38 --> 7093.38] May God bless you. +[7093.38 --> 7097.38] May God bless you. +[7097.38 --> 7108.52] There is our Redeemer, Jesus, God's old Son. +[7108.52 --> 7119.98] Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, O Holy One. +[7119.98 --> 7132.82] Thank you, O my Father, for giving us your Son. +[7132.82 --> 7144.24] And leading your Spirit to the work of earthly Son. +[7144.24 --> 7157.36] Jesus, my Redeemer, Name above all names. +[7157.36 --> 7168.16] Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, O for sinners' sake. +[7168.16 --> 7180.40] Thank you, O my Father, for giving us your Son. +[7181.52 --> 7192.16] And leading your Spirit till the work on earth is done. +[7192.16 --> 7206.56] When I stand in glory, I will see His face. +[7206.56 --> 7218.62] There I'll serve my King forever in that holy place. +[7218.62 --> 7230.94] Thank you, O my Father, for giving us your Son. +[7230.94 --> 7242.52] And leading your Spirit till the work on earth is done. +[7242.52 --> 7255.02] Thank you, O my Father, for giving us your Son. +[7255.02 --> 7269.24] And leading your Spirit till the work on earth is done. +[7272.52 --> 7274.52] I then shall live as one who's God. +[7274.52 --> 7277.52] I then shall live as one who's God. +[7277.52 --> 7281.52] I then shall live as one who's God. +[7281.52 --> 7291.52] I then shall live as one who's been forgiven. +[7291.52 --> 7304.84] I then shall live as one who's been forgiven. +[7304.84 --> 7316.84] I'll walk with joy to know my debts are paid. +[7316.84 --> 7326.84] I know my name is clear before my Father. +[7326.84 --> 7328.84] I am His Father. +[7328.84 --> 7332.84] I am His child. +[7332.84 --> 7338.84] And I am not afraid. +[7338.84 --> 7343.84] So greatly pardoned. +[7343.84 --> 7348.84] And I'll forgive my brother. +[7348.84 --> 7350.84] The law of love. +[7350.84 --> 7360.84] The law of love I gladly will obey. +[7360.84 --> 7368.84] I then shall live as one who's learned compassion. +[7368.84 --> 7389.84] compassion. I've been so loved that I'll risk loving too. I know how fear builds walls instead +[7389.84 --> 7412.98] of bridges. I'll dare to see another's point of view. And when relationships demand commitment, +[7412.98 --> 7434.98] then I'll be there to care and follow through. Your kingdom come around and through and in me. +[7434.98 --> 7456.98] Your power and glory let them shine through me. Your hallowed name, O may I bear with honor. +[7456.98 --> 7478.36] And may your giving kingdom come in me. The bread of life, O may I share with honor. +[7478.36 --> 7489.78] And may you feed a hungry world through me. diff --git a/Sunday Worship March 26 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship March 26 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..2403cff2bb562f5e7e81d4c5187c13c9e71dd4d9 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship March 26 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,79 @@ +• Worship and praise to God +• Waymaker, miracle worker, and promise keeper in darkness +• God's presence and work in lives +• Prayer and faith in the midst of challenges +• Upcoming events or projects (Tree Tag) +• Discussion of a person wearing a hat and carrying a whip +• Reference to parkour +• Introduction to the game "Treat Tag" in which participants give treats or encouragement to others +• Explanation of how to play "Treat Tag" +• Invitation to participate in church activities, including a baseball team and an event on Saturday +• Introduction to worship and announcements +• Easter worship service with multiple churches +• Bible study and lunch at the Molenkamp's residence +• Worship service at Sunridge Gardens on April 1st +• Invitation to join in worship at Sunridge Gardens +• Passing the peace of Christ during worship service +• Call to worship from Psalm 95 +• Affirmation of faith in God the Father Almighty +• Song "Holy, Holy, Holy" +• The love of God and the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ +• Bringing failures, addictions, and sins to the foot of the cross for redemption +• Defeating the power of hell and living in freedom +• Praising God for His wonders of love +• Turn your eyes upon Jesus for comfort, strength, and guidance +• Overcoming doubts, fears, and struggles through faith in Christ +• The speaker sings and praises God, saying they are a child of God and no longer a slave to fear +• The importance of safe water is discussed, with Life Water Canada mentioned as an organization that helps provide clean water in Africa and Haiti +• Donations for various causes, including the budget and special offerings for Life Water Canada and Edjudeo, are encouraged +• A devotional reading from Psalm 62 is shared +• Discussion of a hymn or song lyrics +• Invitation of children to come up front +• Interaction with a puppet named Hank +• Announcement that Hank was asked to lead children's worship time +• Discussion about the story of Jesus and the road to Emmaus +• Discussion about a child's sadness and plans for the day +• Children's worship time and prayer +• Family prayer concerns: various health issues and hospitalizations +• Prayers for safe travels, healing, and comfort in times of loss +• Prayer request for John Koning's invasive cancer diagnosis +• Introduction to a church service with a prayer for blessings +• Reflection on love for the church community and fellowship +• Invitation to newcomers to participate in worship +• Opening of the word, continuing a series in Romans (chapters 6:1-14) +• Reading from Romans 6:1-14 +• The speaker learned video editing skills during the COVID-19 pandemic +• Mastery can be achieved through dedication and practice, citing Malcolm Gladwell's "10,000 hours" rule +• Gospel mastery is related to understanding one's true spiritual state and need for grace +• According to Paul in Romans, human attempts to earn salvation through good deeds are insufficient +• The problem is not that people commit sins, but that they are spiritually dead in sin +• The Christian gospel offers a received righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ, which is distinct from other world religions. +• Salvation is not achieved through good works, but rather is a free gift +• The concept of salvation as a reward for good deeds is hard to comprehend due to societal influences +• Paul anticipates the idea that people apply the concept of good works to grace and argues against it +• This idea leads to thinking that if saved by grace, one can continue sinning because grace will cover it +• Paul counters this by explaining that we are dead to sin through Jesus' death on the cross +• The gospel gives us new life, which is achieved through death (Jesus') and transforms our lives +• Key to transformation is understanding what it means to have died to sin +• We were previously slaves to sinful desires, but now we have the ability to resist and rebel against them due to our union with Christ +• Power of God vs. power of Satan +• Analogy of an evil military force being overthrown by a good army representing the struggle between sin and Jesus in one's life +• Baptism as a spiritual metaphor for death, burial, and resurrection with Christ +• Union with Jesus through faith bringing new creation reality and freedom from slavery to sin +• Gospel mastery experienced through objective certainty of the gospel leading to epistemic assurance and union with Jesus. +• Faith is not contrary to reason, but rather it comes with assurance and certainty +• The old self is crucified with Christ, freeing believers from slavery to sin +• There is still a struggle with sin in Christian life, but it is a sign of a new ruler and reality +• The gospel offers mastery in newness of life, displacing the dark forces and rulers of this world +• The war against sin is real, but for those whose hearts belong to Jesus, the victory has already been won. +• The power of God and the reign of Christ in one's life +• Overcoming sin and death through faith in Jesus Christ +• Living a life of glorious obedience to God +• Being called out of darkness into light and experiencing the gospel +• Being a holy people, exemplified by living according to Scripture (specifically 1 Peter 2:9-12) +• Responding with joy and gratitude for God's love and blessings +• The importance of prayer and fellowship in one's walk with God +• The speaker reflects on God's greatness and power +• They express confidence in God's love and plans despite troubles in the world +• The repetition of "You shine" emphasizing God's presence and guidance +• Gratitude expressed to an individual or entity (Dean Ariel Page) for their work or leadership \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship March 26 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship March 26 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..b89fc64d5c181e15df3199277dd8231a42a85517 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship March 26 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1133 @@ +[0.00 --> 2.00] From you +[30.00 --> 52.50] You are here +[52.50 --> 56.42] Moving in arms +[56.42 --> 59.50] I worship you +[59.50 --> 63.04] I worship you +[63.04 --> 66.68] You are here +[66.68 --> 70.66] Working in this place +[70.66 --> 73.82] I worship you +[73.82 --> 77.24] I worship you +[77.24 --> 80.78] You are here +[80.78 --> 84.44] Moving in arms +[84.44 --> 87.92] I worship you +[87.92 --> 91.46] I worship you +[91.46 --> 94.84] You are here +[94.84 --> 98.88] Working in this place +[98.88 --> 101.46] I worship you +[101.46 --> 107.00] I worship you +[107.00 --> 109.00] I worship you +[109.00 --> 110.16] You are waymaker +[110.16 --> 111.88] Miracle work +[111.88 --> 115.54] Promise keep light in the darkness +[115.54 --> 117.10] My God +[117.10 --> 120.00] That is who you are +[120.00 --> 123.54] You are waymaker +[123.54 --> 124.54] You are waymaker +[124.54 --> 125.54] Miracle work +[125.54 --> 129.66] Promise keep light in the darkness +[129.66 --> 131.26] My God +[131.26 --> 133.54] That is who you are +[133.54 --> 137.30] You are here +[137.30 --> 141.18] Touching every heart +[141.18 --> 146.72] I worship you +[146.72 --> 147.72] I worship you +[147.72 --> 148.72] I worship you +[148.72 --> 149.72] I worship you +[149.72 --> 150.72] I worship you +[150.72 --> 151.14] You are here +[151.14 --> 152.34] Healing every arm +[152.34 --> 154.34] Healing every arm +[154.34 --> 154.88] You are here +[154.88 --> 157.88] Oh I worship you +[157.88 --> 158.88] Jesus +[158.88 --> 159.88] I worship you +[159.88 --> 161.88] I worship you +[161.88 --> 163.40] You're turning lives around +[163.40 --> 165.30] You are here +[165.30 --> 165.88] Oh +[165.88 --> 168.88] Turning lives around +[168.88 --> 177.42] I worship you +[177.42 --> 179.42] I worship you +[179.42 --> 180.42] I worship you +[180.42 --> 181.26] You are here +[181.26 --> 185.42] I worship you +[185.42 --> 186.96] I worship you +[186.96 --> 187.96] I worship you +[187.96 --> 189.96] I worship you +[189.96 --> 190.96] I worship you +[190.96 --> 191.96] You are here +[191.96 --> 193.96] You are waymaker +[193.96 --> 195.96] Miracle work +[195.96 --> 199.96] Promise keep light in the darkness +[199.96 --> 200.96] My God +[200.96 --> 203.96] That is who you are +[203.96 --> 205.96] Yeah, you're the waymaker +[205.96 --> 206.96] Waymaker +[206.96 --> 209.96] Miracle work +[209.96 --> 213.96] Promise keep light in the darkness +[213.96 --> 215.50] My God +[215.50 --> 218.70] That is who you are +[218.70 --> 220.26] Sing it again +[220.26 --> 221.76] You are here +[221.76 --> 222.50] Waymaker +[222.50 --> 224.50] Miracle work +[224.50 --> 228.50] Promise keep light in the darkness +[228.50 --> 229.50] My God +[229.50 --> 231.50] That is who you are +[231.50 --> 233.36] Holy is who you are +[233.36 --> 233.50] Jesus +[233.50 --> 234.50] Waymaker +[234.50 --> 238.50] Miracle work +[238.50 --> 242.50] Promise keep light in the darkness +[242.50 --> 244.04] Yes, my God +[244.04 --> 245.04] That is +[245.04 --> 246.04] Sing it again +[246.04 --> 247.24] That is who you are +[247.24 --> 250.96] Oh, that is who you are +[250.96 --> 254.16] And that is who you are +[254.16 --> 257.92] Oh, and that is who you are +[257.92 --> 260.96] That is who you are +[260.96 --> 261.80] My Jesus +[261.80 --> 264.80] That is who you are +[264.80 --> 267.96] That is who you are +[267.96 --> 269.04] Oh, you're true +[269.04 --> 270.82] God +[270.82 --> 272.38] That is who you are +[272.38 --> 275.48] Oh, that is who you are +[275.58 --> 276.92] My Jesus +[276.92 --> 277.60] pray +[277.60 --> 277.66] Yeah +[277.70 --> 278.94] Oh, I'm bornulum +[278.94 --> 281.58] before me +[281.58 --> 282.68] faith in the darkness +[282.68 --> 303.70] Let's sing this together. +[303.70 --> 305.12] Even when I don't see it. +[305.30 --> 306.14] Come on, even when. +[312.68 --> 320.22] Come on. +[320.22 --> 322.90] Even when I don't see it. +[322.90 --> 323.78] You're working. +[323.78 --> 326.44] Even when I don't feel it. +[326.44 --> 327.20] You're working. +[327.20 --> 328.90] You never stop. +[328.90 --> 330.78] You never stop working. +[342.68 --> 345.10] We're back. +[345.10 --> 346.10] Hey. +[346.10 --> 347.10] We're back. +[347.10 --> 348.10] We're back. +[348.10 --> 348.62] Have you looked at your calendar lately? +[348.62 --> 349.92] Have you looked at your calendar lately? +[349.92 --> 351.74] Guess what's happening in April? +[351.74 --> 352.78] Guess what's happening in April. +[352.78 --> 353.78] Tree tag? +[353.78 --> 354.78] Tree tag? +[354.78 --> 355.78] Tree tag? +[355.78 --> 356.78] Oh, hey Josh. +[356.78 --> 357.78] Good to have you here. +[357.78 --> 358.78] What are we gonna do for a video this year? +[358.78 --> 360.08] What are we gonna do for a video this year? +[360.08 --> 361.26] Oh, don't worry, guys. +[361.26 --> 362.26] Oh, don't worry guys. +[362.26 --> 363.26] I've got you covered. +[363.26 --> 364.26] Oh man, I'm outta here. +[364.26 --> 365.26] Oh man, I'm outta here. +[365.26 --> 366.26] Where did she get that hat? +[366.26 --> 367.26] Where did she get that hat? +[367.26 --> 368.64] And what's with the whip? +[368.64 --> 369.62] And what's with the whip? +[372.68 --> 394.60] Parkour! +[394.60 --> 395.08] Parkour! +[395.08 --> 395.64] Parkour! +[395.64 --> 396.08] Parkour! +[396.08 --> 396.60] Parkour! +[402.68 --> 409.68] Parkour! +[409.68 --> 410.68] Parkour! +[410.68 --> 411.68] Parkour! +[414.68 --> 415.68] Parkour! +[415.68 --> 417.68] Parkour! +[417.68 --> 419.68] Parkour! +[419.68 --> 421.68] Parkour! +[421.68 --> 422.68] Parkour! +[422.68 --> 427.68] Parkour! +[427.68 --> 435.06] Josh, you're not supposed to steal treats. +[435.06 --> 437.14] You just have to give them. +[437.74 --> 438.74] Throughout the month of April, +[438.74 --> 439.74] throughout the month of April, +[439.92 --> 443.00] we play a game called Treat Tech. +[443.06 --> 445.94] In this game, you have a chance to bless someone you know +[445.94 --> 449.52] or someone you don't with some candy or some candy +[449.52 --> 451.40] or a card, a note of encouragement, +[451.56 --> 455.66] anything you can think of that would make someone else +[455.66 --> 456.68] feel better about their day. +[456.68 --> 460.10] And remember, in Treat, Tag, Tag, Tag, Tag, +[460.10 --> 461.18] Tag, Tag, people you know, +[461.18 --> 464.48] but also Tag, people you don't yet know. +[464.48 --> 468.82] And if you get tagged, go ahead and tag one, two, five, +[468.82 --> 474.60] or ten other people so that the game can just keep on rolling +[474.60 --> 476.08] through the community. +[476.30 --> 479.16] Below this video or in our weekly, +[479.16 --> 484.62] you will find a link to a card that you can use +[484.62 --> 488.04] when you give Treat, Tag, so that they can understand +[488.04 --> 490.00] what is next. +[490.08 --> 492.96] Don't forget to post it on social media +[492.96 --> 496.18] as we go through so that everyone can see this game +[496.18 --> 498.32] happening in front of them. +[498.32 --> 502.24] And lastly, don't wait to be tagged. +[502.24 --> 505.22] Go ahead and start tagging. +[505.22 --> 508.64] Speaking of which, Treat Tag is now, let's get going. +[508.64 --> 509.10] To the Jeep! +[509.44 --> 510.12] To the Jeep! +[510.68 --> 511.48] You coming, Josh? +[511.72 --> 512.50] You coming, Josh? +[512.74 --> 514.82] Oh, my face! +[514.94 --> 515.82] My face! +[516.02 --> 516.44] See you later. +[516.44 --> 516.66] Okay. +[517.02 --> 517.56] See you later. +[517.64 --> 517.68] See you later. +[517.68 --> 526.14] Guys. +[526.14 --> 526.72] Guys. +[526.72 --> 527.16] Guys. +[527.42 --> 527.84] Guys. +[528.34 --> 528.82] Guys. +[529.06 --> 529.72] Where are you? +[530.10 --> 530.74] Where are you? +[531.14 --> 532.14] I can't see anything. +[532.24 --> 533.12] I can't see anything. +[533.26 --> 534.22] I can't feel my toes. +[534.32 --> 535.36] I can't feel my toes. +[536.08 --> 536.94] Where's my hat? +[537.34 --> 537.94] Where's my hat? +[547.68 --> 557.22] I feel a lot. +[557.32 --> 557.98] There it is. +[558.04 --> 558.54] Good morning. +[559.10 --> 559.58] Good morning. +[559.88 --> 561.40] My name is Yellow Eminet. +[561.82 --> 563.60] Welcome to worship. +[564.52 --> 565.60] My name is Chris. +[565.76 --> 566.96] I'm one of the pastors here. +[566.96 --> 571.52] And I'm grateful you are here worshiping with us today. +[572.08 --> 575.20] As you saw, Treat Tag starts in April. +[575.20 --> 578.88] And we're going to continue running with that. +[579.92 --> 585.16] But there will be more information in the e-bulletin or the midweek memo coming this week. +[585.24 --> 590.98] If you don't receive the e-bulletin or the midweek memo, connect with the office. +[591.44 --> 593.70] And they will make sure you get on that list. +[593.84 --> 600.28] Or email communications at licrc.ca and you will get all that information. +[600.62 --> 604.72] As we worship today, we've got a couple announcements to start us off. +[604.72 --> 607.54] And so I'm going to invite Kevin and Josh up to the front. +[608.26 --> 610.58] And they will, in turn, give their announcements. +[616.34 --> 618.72] Our church has started a baseball team. +[619.94 --> 621.86] We're the Emanuel Isotopes. +[622.70 --> 625.90] And we play in the Church Langley Slow Pitch League. +[626.58 --> 628.08] It's going to be very exciting. +[628.54 --> 631.54] We are looking for a couple more ladies to join the team. +[631.54 --> 638.08] So if you are interested in playing slow pitch and you are a lady, come chat with me after the service. +[638.26 --> 641.50] And you can be wearing this hat along with everyone else. +[642.24 --> 642.52] Thanks. +[643.48 --> 645.82] Oh, and we have an event next week Saturday. +[645.92 --> 646.42] Check your emails. +[646.42 --> 652.62] This Sunday is the Yam Worship Night. +[653.44 --> 656.16] Tonight it's 7 p.m. at Maple Ridge CRC. +[657.16 --> 658.90] We would love to see you guys all there. +[659.04 --> 659.76] It's going to be great. +[660.78 --> 667.24] Fleetwood, Willoughby, us, and Maple Ridge CRC are all worshiping together around Easter, the resurrection. +[667.42 --> 668.04] It's going to be awesome. +[668.04 --> 669.66] And there's snacks. +[670.30 --> 673.04] So no M&Ms as far as I'm aware. +[673.90 --> 674.46] I don't need that. +[674.72 --> 674.94] Okay. +[677.02 --> 677.34] Yeah. +[679.54 --> 681.68] And thank you, Sarah. +[681.90 --> 685.30] At the Molenkamp's residence is the Bible study for the young adults. +[685.76 --> 686.36] Thanks, Sarah. +[687.00 --> 687.60] And lunch. +[688.66 --> 689.28] After church. +[689.54 --> 690.46] One hour after church. +[691.20 --> 691.84] Thank you. +[691.84 --> 691.90] Thank you. +[694.68 --> 696.48] And lastly, one more announcement. +[696.48 --> 706.50] Next Saturday, April 1st, we are hosting a worship-type service at Sunridge Gardens, which is up the hill. +[706.62 --> 709.54] Some of our more senior members live there. +[709.88 --> 714.46] And the beginning of every month, the first Saturday of every month, a group goes and we worship with them there. +[714.88 --> 725.36] We just wanted to invite you and to come out and to join with us and with them as we worship together and as we lead in worship there. +[725.36 --> 736.70] And so if you are available at 2 p.m. on Saturday, come to Sunridge Gardens to the main foyer meeting room there and there'll be a group of us leading in worship together. +[736.70 --> 742.06] Let's stand as we are welcomed into the presence of God. +[742.78 --> 743.06] Worship. +[743.06 --> 752.16] God gathers us up to himself in our worship together. +[752.96 --> 756.48] And so receive his greeting. +[757.82 --> 767.92] Grace, mercy, from God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, his Son and our Savior, through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[767.92 --> 769.48] Amen. +[770.20 --> 772.36] I'm going to invite you to turn to those around you. +[772.48 --> 775.74] Welcome them into worship with a handshake or a fist bump or a hug. +[776.52 --> 777.64] Passing the peace of Christ. +[777.64 --> 777.76] Amen. +[777.76 --> 777.84] Amen. +[777.84 --> 777.88] Amen. +[777.88 --> 777.92] Amen. +[777.92 --> 777.96] Amen. +[777.96 --> 778.00] Amen. +[778.00 --> 778.04] Amen. +[778.04 --> 778.08] Amen. +[778.08 --> 778.12] Amen. +[778.12 --> 778.20] Amen. +[797.92 --> 800.36] Amen. +[800.36 --> 802.24] Amen. +[806.24 --> 808.42] Good morning and welcome to worship today. +[809.14 --> 811.22] Our call to worship is from Psalm 95. +[812.38 --> 815.00] Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord. +[815.28 --> 817.78] Let us shout aloud to the rock of our salvation. +[818.50 --> 822.88] Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. +[823.62 --> 827.42] For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods. +[827.92 --> 831.60] In his hands are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. +[832.14 --> 835.92] The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land. +[836.50 --> 838.34] Come, let us bow down in worship. +[838.58 --> 842.10] Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker, for he is our God, +[842.18 --> 846.06] and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. +[847.78 --> 851.24] Church of Christ, what do you believe when you say, +[851.94 --> 855.96] I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth? +[857.42 --> 860.98] Every time the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ, +[861.56 --> 866.00] who out of nothing created heaven and earth and everything in them, +[866.70 --> 871.72] who still upholds and rules them by his eternal counsel and providence, +[871.96 --> 876.08] is my God and Father because of Christ the Son. +[876.96 --> 884.82] I trust God so much that I do not doubt he will provide whatever I need for body and soul +[884.82 --> 891.72] and will turn to my good whatever adversity he sends upon me in this sad world. +[892.74 --> 896.72] God is able to do this because he is Almighty God +[896.72 --> 901.28] and desires to do this because he is a faithful Father. +[901.28 --> 930.88] God is ability to pray for fair Hawai'i before Katie, +[930.88 --> 950.88] Holy, Lord God Almighty, early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee. +[950.88 --> 973.90] Holy, Holy, Holy, merciful and mighty, God in three blessings, blessed Trinity. +[973.90 --> 999.16] Holy, Holy, Holy, all the saints adore Thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea. +[999.16 --> 1023.16] Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, who would and ought and evermore shall be. +[1023.16 --> 1048.16] Holy, Holy, Holy, though the darkness hide Thee, though the eye may blind by sin, Thy glory may not see. +[1048.16 --> 1071.04] Holy, Holy, thou art holy, there is none beside Thee, perfect environment, love and purity. +[1071.04 --> 1096.04] Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty, all Thy words shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea. +[1096.04 --> 1120.34] Holy, Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty, God in three persons, blessed Trinity. +[1126.04 --> 1135.44] Son of the Holy, Holy, +[1140.58 --> 1146.84] He e'er들이 and sons of in one this mess. +[1146.84 --> 1155.42] Come all you sinners, come all you thirsty +[1155.42 --> 1160.00] Come to the well that never runs dry +[1160.00 --> 1165.68] Drink of His water, come and thirst no more +[1165.68 --> 1173.38] Come all you sinners, come find His mercy +[1173.38 --> 1177.42] Come to the table, He will satisfy +[1177.42 --> 1183.22] Taste of His goodness, find what you're looking for +[1183.22 --> 1191.34] For God so loved, the world that He gave us +[1191.34 --> 1195.94] His one and only Son to save us +[1195.94 --> 1201.00] Whoever believes in Him will live forever +[1201.00 --> 1209.34] Bring all your failures, bring your addictions +[1209.34 --> 1213.70] Come lay them down at the foot of the cross +[1213.70 --> 1219.04] Jesus is waiting there with open arms +[1219.04 --> 1227.38] For God so loved, the world that He gave us +[1227.38 --> 1232.04] His one and only Son to save us +[1232.04 --> 1237.08] Whoever believes in Him will live forever +[1237.08 --> 1245.42] The power of hell, forever defeated +[1245.42 --> 1249.82] Now it is well, I'm walking on freedom +[1249.82 --> 1255.42] For God so loved, God so loved the world +[1255.42 --> 1265.76] Praise God, praise God, from whom all blessings flow +[1265.76 --> 1275.76] Praise Him, praise Him, for the wonders of His love +[1275.76 --> 1289.76] For God so loved, the world that He gave us +[1289.76 --> 1294.10] For the wonders of His love +[1294.10 --> 1301.10] For God so loved, the world that He gave us +[1301.10 --> 1306.22] His one and only Son to save us +[1306.22 --> 1310.10] For God so loved, the world that He gave us +[1310.10 --> 1311.10] His one and only Son to save us +[1311.10 --> 1315.10] His one and only Son to save us +[1315.10 --> 1320.10] Whoever believed in Him will live forever +[1320.10 --> 1327.10] The power of hell, forever defeated +[1327.10 --> 1332.44] Now it is well, I'm walking on freedom +[1332.44 --> 1337.44] For God so loved, God so loved the world +[1337.44 --> 1345.44] Bring all your failures, bring your addictions +[1345.44 --> 1349.44] Come lay them down at the foot of the cross +[1349.44 --> 1355.44] Jesus is waiting, God so loved the world +[1355.44 --> 1356.44] The world +[1356.44 --> 1358.44] The world +[1358.44 --> 1360.44] The world +[1360.44 --> 1373.94] The world +[1373.94 --> 1376.30] The world +[1376.30 --> 1377.44] Tongue +[1377.44 --> 1385.44] Phantom +[1385.44 --> 1387.44] tactile +[1387.44 --> 1402.48] Turn your eyes upon Jesus +[1402.48 --> 1410.32] Look full in his wonderful face +[1410.32 --> 1418.82] And the things of earth take their rightful place +[1418.82 --> 1426.08] In the light of his glory and grace +[1428.58 --> 1430.96] O soul, are you weary and troubled? +[1431.56 --> 1433.28] No light in the darkness you see +[1433.28 --> 1435.84] There's light if you look to your Savior +[1435.84 --> 1440.00] And rest in a life lived for him, forever free +[1440.00 --> 1464.28] Turn your eyes upon Jesus +[1464.28 --> 1471.90] Look full in his wonderful face +[1471.90 --> 1479.84] And the things of earth take their rightful place +[1479.84 --> 1487.46] In the light of his glory and grace +[1487.46 --> 1492.84] O soul, are you heavy laden with your sin +[1492.84 --> 1495.26] Working as a slave of the earth +[1495.26 --> 1499.14] No rest as you try to work out your own perfection +[1499.14 --> 1503.06] Oh, but this perfect blood awaits your confession +[1503.06 --> 1510.68] Turn your eyes upon Jesus +[1510.68 --> 1523.30] Turn your eyes upon Jesus +[1523.30 --> 1524.30] Turn your eyes upon Jesus +[1524.30 --> 1530.30] Look full in his wonderful face +[1530.30 --> 1537.92] And the things of earth take their rightful place +[1537.92 --> 1545.54] In the light of his glory and grace +[1545.54 --> 1550.22] O soul, do you question and doubt? +[1551.10 --> 1554.28] As trials and tribulations fill every waking hour +[1554.28 --> 1558.04] Examine his word and bring him your tears +[1558.04 --> 1560.32] And as you walk this road +[1560.32 --> 1563.34] May brothers and sisters in Christ draw near +[1563.34 --> 1567.96] Turn your eyes upon Jesus +[1567.96 --> 1581.42] Turn your eyes upon Jesus +[1581.42 --> 1589.04] Look full in his wonderful face +[1589.04 --> 1596.16] And the things of earth take their rightful place +[1596.16 --> 1603.94] In the light of his glory and grace +[1603.94 --> 1633.92] Turn your eyes upon Jesus +[1633.94 --> 1663.92] Turn your eyes upon Jesus +[1663.94 --> 1666.94] May you do it all in love +[1666.94 --> 1670.94] That I might know you in your suffering +[1670.94 --> 1679.94] Though you slay me +[1679.94 --> 1683.56] Yet I will praise you +[1683.56 --> 1686.94] Though you take from me +[1686.94 --> 1690.94] I will bless your name +[1690.94 --> 1694.94] Though you ruin me +[1694.94 --> 1698.94] Still I will worship +[1698.94 --> 1703.94] Sing a song to the one who's all I need +[1703.94 --> 1713.94] My heart and flesh may fail +[1713.94 --> 1716.94] My heart and flesh may fail +[1716.94 --> 1719.94] The earth below give way +[1719.94 --> 1723.94] With my eyes, with my eyes +[1723.94 --> 1724.94] I'll see the Lord +[1724.94 --> 1725.94] I'll see the Lord +[1725.94 --> 1730.94] Lifted I upon that day +[1730.94 --> 1734.94] Behold the land that was slain +[1734.94 --> 1745.18] was slain and i'll know every tear was worth it all +[1745.18 --> 1756.30] you slay me yet i will praise you though you take from me +[1756.30 --> 1764.30] i will bless your name though you ruin me +[1764.30 --> 1778.30] still i will worship sing a song to the one who's all i need +[1778.30 --> 1788.30] now tonight i'm crying out let this cup pass from me now +[1788.30 --> 1792.30] you're still more than i need +[1792.30 --> 1802.30] you're enough for me +[1802.30 --> 1806.30] you're enough for me +[1806.30 --> 1826.30] i will bless your name though you ruin me still i will worship sing a song to the one who's all +[1826.30 --> 1840.30] i need +[1840.30 --> 1854.30] sing a song to the one who's all i need +[1854.30 --> 1870.30] sing a song to the one who's all i need +[1870.30 --> 1876.30] you unravel me with a melody +[1876.30 --> 1882.30] you surround me with a song +[1882.30 --> 1886.30] of deliverance +[1886.30 --> 1890.30] from my enemies +[1890.30 --> 1896.30] till all my fears are gone +[1896.30 --> 1908.30] i'm no longer a slave to fear +[1908.30 --> 1914.30] i am a child of god +[1914.30 --> 1942.30] from my mother's womb +[1942.30 --> 1946.30] you have chosen me +[1946.30 --> 1952.30] love has called my name +[1952.30 --> 1956.30] i've been born again +[1956.30 --> 1960.30] into your family +[1960.30 --> 1966.30] your blood flows through my veins +[1966.30 --> 1968.30] i'm no longer a slave to fear +[1968.30 --> 1980.30] i am a child of god +[1980.30 --> 1986.30] i'm no longer a slave to fear +[1986.30 --> 1996.30] i am a child of god +[1996.30 --> 2000.30] i'm no longer a slave to fear +[2000.30 --> 2004.30] i am a child of god +[2004.30 --> 2010.30] i am a child of god +[2010.30 --> 2016.30] i'm no longer a slave to fear +[2016.30 --> 2022.30] i am a child of god +[2022.30 --> 2036.30] you +[2036.30 --> 2038.30] you split the sea +[2038.30 --> 2042.30] you split the sea so i could walk right through it +[2042.30 --> 2046.30] my fears were drowned in perfect love +[2046.30 --> 2048.30] you +[2048.30 --> 2050.30] you +[2050.30 --> 2052.30] you +[2052.30 --> 2053.30] you +[2053.30 --> 2066.30] you +[2066.30 --> 2068.30] you +[2068.30 --> 2070.82] I threw it. +[2071.34 --> 2075.62] My fears were drowned in perfect love. +[2077.30 --> 2083.70] You rescued me so I could stand and sing. +[2083.70 --> 2090.16] I am a child of God. +[2091.00 --> 2096.38] I am a child of God. +[2096.38 --> 2104.56] I am a child of God. +[2106.88 --> 2113.78] I'm no longer a slave to fear. +[2115.72 --> 2121.18] I am a child of God. +[2121.18 --> 2127.92] I'm no longer a slave to fear. +[2129.36 --> 2136.04] I am a child of God. +[2136.04 --> 2146.22] I am a child of God. +[2146.22 --> 2148.08] You may be seated. +[2148.82 --> 2150.04] It's time for our offering. +[2150.04 --> 2158.22] I am a child of God. +[2158.22 --> 2160.22] I am a child of God. +[2160.22 --> 2162.36] I am a child of God. +[2162.36 --> 2170.54] I am a child of God. +[2170.54 --> 2172.54] I am a child of God. +[2172.54 --> 2172.86] I am a child of God. +[2172.86 --> 2183.04] I am a child of God. +[2183.04 --> 2184.04] I am a child of God. +[2184.04 --> 2184.50] Good morning. +[2185.50 --> 2187.18] I tried that but it works better with Kevin. +[2188.64 --> 2189.30] Good morning. +[2189.46 --> 2191.68] My name is Brenda and I'm one of the deacons here at Emmanuel. +[2191.68 --> 2194.62] We continue our worship with the giving of our gifts. +[2194.62 --> 2199.96] First to the budget which covers the administration of our church and its ministries and our special +[2199.96 --> 2202.64] offering today is for Life Water Canada. +[2203.28 --> 2209.86] For some of you who would remember one of our former pastors, Pastor Bill Verstegh helped +[2209.86 --> 2214.68] out this organization with an invention which tested the quality of water in the wells. +[2214.68 --> 2217.92] Why is safe water so important? +[2217.92 --> 2222.50] Because without it children and their families must drink dirty water from swamps, ponds and +[2222.50 --> 2224.22] other potentially deadly sources. +[2224.22 --> 2228.24] Something that we're not used to here. +[2228.24 --> 2229.40] We don't have to deal with. +[2229.40 --> 2232.80] But when children are sick they cannot go to school. +[2232.80 --> 2236.94] When adults are sick they cannot earn the money needed to care for their families. +[2236.94 --> 2241.72] In this way contaminated water prevents families, communities and entire regions from +[2241.72 --> 2244.54] reaching their God given potential. +[2244.54 --> 2249.82] Halling water each day takes a lot of time and it's usually the job of women and girls +[2249.82 --> 2252.58] who spend many hours doing this. +[2252.58 --> 2257.54] Every well that's drilled, every pump that gets repaired makes water more accessible and +[2257.54 --> 2263.30] reduces the need to spend so much time hauling it for a great distance. +[2263.30 --> 2268.80] Life Water Canada makes a lasting difference by investing locally. +[2268.80 --> 2274.50] Volunteers train and equip people in Africa and Haiti to drill wells and to build washrooms. +[2274.50 --> 2279.48] Order giving helps overseas villages that can't afford the full cost of critically needed +[2279.48 --> 2282.22] clean water and sanitation. +[2282.22 --> 2287.50] Every dollar given provides a child with safe water for a year. +[2287.50 --> 2293.78] There's a well known African proverb that says, give a man a fish and feed him for a day. +[2293.78 --> 2296.50] Teach him to fish, feed him for life. +[2296.50 --> 2300.50] Next week's offering is for Edjudeo. +[2300.50 --> 2302.50] Let us give as the Lord has blessed us. +[2302.50 --> 2307.50] Let us give as the Lord has blessed us. +[2307.50 --> 2308.50] Let us serve. +[2308.50 --> 2310.50] Let us serve. +[2310.50 --> 2312.50] so +[2312.50 --> 2336.76] My soul finds rest in God alone +[2336.76 --> 2340.62] My rock and my salvation +[2340.62 --> 2345.62] A fortress strong against my foes +[2345.62 --> 2349.24] And I will not be shaken +[2349.24 --> 2354.14] Though lips may bless and hearts may curse +[2354.14 --> 2358.36] And lies like arrows pierce me +[2358.36 --> 2362.04] I'll fix my heart on righteousness +[2362.04 --> 2367.42] I'll look to Him who hears me +[2367.42 --> 2371.42] Oh, praise Him, Alleluia +[2371.42 --> 2377.42] My delight and my reward +[2377.42 --> 2382.42] Everlasting, ever-failing +[2382.42 --> 2387.42] My Redeemer, my God +[2387.42 --> 2400.04] Find rest my soul in God alone +[2400.04 --> 2404.32] Amid the world's temptations +[2404.32 --> 2408.44] When evil seeks to take a hold +[2408.44 --> 2412.04] I'll cling to my salvation +[2412.04 --> 2416.04] Though riches come and riches go +[2416.04 --> 2421.04] Don't set your heart upon them +[2421.04 --> 2425.04] The fields of hope in which I sow +[2425.04 --> 2429.04] Are harvested in heaven +[2429.04 --> 2435.04] Oh, praise Him, Alleluia +[2435.04 --> 2439.04] My delight and my reward +[2439.04 --> 2444.04] Everlasting, never-failing +[2444.04 --> 2449.04] My Redeemer, my God +[2449.04 --> 2462.04] I'll set my gaze on God alone +[2462.04 --> 2465.66] And trust in Him completely +[2465.66 --> 2470.04] With every day pour out my soul +[2470.04 --> 2474.04] And He will prove His mercy +[2474.04 --> 2478.04] Oh, life is but a fleeting breath +[2478.04 --> 2482.04] A sigh to breathe, to measure +[2482.04 --> 2487.04] My King has crushed the curse of death +[2487.04 --> 2489.04] And I am His forever +[2489.04 --> 2490.04] And I am His forever +[2490.04 --> 2496.04] Oh, praise Him, Alleluia +[2496.04 --> 2501.04] My delight and my reward +[2501.04 --> 2506.04] Everlasting, never-failing +[2506.04 --> 2511.04] My Redeemer, my God +[2511.04 --> 2513.04] O, praise Him, Alleluia +[2513.04 --> 2517.04] O, praise Him, Alleluia +[2517.04 --> 2522.04] My delight and my reward +[2522.04 --> 2527.04] Everlasting, never-failing +[2527.04 --> 2532.04] My Redeemer, my God +[2532.04 --> 2555.04] I would love to invite the kids to come up front. +[2555.04 --> 2557.04] We're going to sit right here this morning. +[2557.04 --> 2560.04] Come on up, everyone. +[2560.04 --> 2563.04] Hi! +[2563.04 --> 2564.04] Hi! +[2564.04 --> 2565.04] Hi, hi! +[2565.04 --> 2566.04] Hi, hi, hi! +[2566.04 --> 2567.04] Hi, hi, hi! +[2567.04 --> 2568.04] Ah! +[2569.04 --> 2571.04] Too close, too close! +[2571.04 --> 2572.04] Back up! +[2572.04 --> 2573.04] Oh! +[2573.04 --> 2574.04] Now he's hiding. +[2574.04 --> 2577.04] He's behind his back! +[2577.04 --> 2579.04] All right, how is everyone doing? +[2579.04 --> 2580.04] Good, yeah! +[2580.04 --> 2582.04] Do you think Hank wants to come out again? +[2582.04 --> 2583.04] Yeah! +[2583.04 --> 2585.04] All right, we might have to stop punching him though. +[2585.04 --> 2587.04] Hank? +[2587.04 --> 2588.04] Yeah? +[2588.04 --> 2589.04] Are you ready to come out? +[2589.04 --> 2590.04] Mm-hmm! +[2590.04 --> 2591.04] Hi, everyone! +[2591.04 --> 2592.04] It's a puppet! +[2592.04 --> 2593.04] Guess what, everybody? +[2593.04 --> 2594.04] Hank? +[2594.04 --> 2595.04] I know I've been keeping this secret for a long time. +[2595.04 --> 2596.04] But Hank? +[2596.04 --> 2597.04] Puppet! +[2597.04 --> 2598.04] He's a puppet! +[2598.04 --> 2599.04] I'm a puppet! +[2599.04 --> 2601.04] But that's okay, he's still very fun, isn't he? +[2601.04 --> 2602.04] I'm still fun, I promise! +[2602.04 --> 2603.04] Guess what, Hank? +[2603.04 --> 2604.04] What? +[2604.04 --> 2619.04] We were asked this morning, actually, specifically you were asked this morning, a little bit +[2619.04 --> 2623.04] last minute to lead children's worship time today. +[2623.04 --> 2624.04] Ooh! +[2624.04 --> 2627.04] Do you think you can handle it? +[2627.04 --> 2628.04] All right. +[2628.04 --> 2629.04] Hank, I'll give it to you. +[2629.04 --> 2630.04] Hank? +[2630.04 --> 2631.04] I'll give it to you. +[2631.04 --> 2632.04] Okay! +[2632.04 --> 2633.04] What do I do? +[2633.04 --> 2635.04] You just have to tell the story. +[2635.04 --> 2636.04] Oh! +[2636.04 --> 2637.04] Okay, I can do that! +[2637.04 --> 2638.04] Okay! +[2639.04 --> 2640.04] What's the story? +[2640.04 --> 2641.04] Oh, okay. +[2641.04 --> 2646.04] We're gonna talk today in children's worship time about Jesus and the road to Emmaus. +[2646.04 --> 2647.04] Oh! +[2647.04 --> 2648.04] Okay! +[2648.04 --> 2649.04] So you can tell that a little bit. +[2649.04 --> 2650.04] Why don't you explain it? +[2650.04 --> 2651.04] Okay! +[2653.04 --> 2654.04] How does that story go? +[2654.04 --> 2655.04] Okay! +[2655.04 --> 2657.04] The story of Jesus and the road to Emmaus. +[2657.04 --> 2660.04] Jesus goes on a walk with a few people. +[2660.04 --> 2661.04] A walk! +[2661.04 --> 2663.04] I love walks! +[2664.04 --> 2666.04] What a good story! +[2667.04 --> 2669.04] So we're gonna talk about that walk in children's worship time today. +[2669.04 --> 2670.04] Does that sound good? +[2670.04 --> 2671.04] Mm-hmm! +[2671.04 --> 2673.04] But you're gonna stay back here in church, okay, Hank? +[2673.04 --> 2674.04] Mm-hmm! +[2675.04 --> 2676.04] Oh, he's sad. +[2676.04 --> 2678.04] I think I'll tell Hank the story later. +[2678.04 --> 2679.04] Yeah! +[2679.04 --> 2680.04] And then can we go for a walk? +[2680.04 --> 2682.04] Yeah, we'll go for a walk later too, okay? +[2682.04 --> 2683.04] Does that sound good? +[2683.04 --> 2685.04] Should we hear that story in children's worship time? +[2685.04 --> 2686.04] Yeah? +[2686.04 --> 2687.04] Okay, let's pray. +[2687.04 --> 2690.04] And then we'll do the children's blessing and then we'll go listen to that story, okay? +[2690.04 --> 2691.04] Mm-hmm! +[2691.04 --> 2692.04] All right, bow your heads. +[2692.04 --> 2693.04] Dear God, thank you for this day. +[2693.04 --> 2695.04] Thank you that we could be in church today. +[2695.04 --> 2700.04] We pray that you'll be with us as we learn more about you and be with our grown-ups and +[2700.04 --> 2705.04] parents and the adults here in church as well who learn more about you from Pastor Chris. +[2705.04 --> 2706.04] We pray this in your name. +[2706.04 --> 2707.04] Amen. +[2707.04 --> 2708.04] All right, let's stand up. +[2708.04 --> 2715.04] And let's say, the Lord be with you together. +[2715.04 --> 2716.04] Are you ready? +[2716.04 --> 2719.04] The Lord be with you! +[2719.04 --> 2723.04] All right, let's head to children's worship time. +[2738.04 --> 2756.04] Hi, my name is Dick and I am a child of God. +[2756.04 --> 2760.04] And I pray that you can say the same. +[2760.04 --> 2767.04] There's a number of family prayer concerns and each one of these people covets your prayers. +[2767.04 --> 2773.04] And I'll just read them out because I have a hard time reading these when my eyes are closed. +[2773.04 --> 2777.04] So, first of all, the Mexico team arrived safely back home. +[2777.04 --> 2779.04] Hope you had an awesome time. +[2779.04 --> 2788.04] And Joel Alcama is coaching a gold medal wheelchair basketball team in Vernon and we pray for safe travels. +[2788.04 --> 2790.04] Now the tougher ones. +[2790.04 --> 2791.04] Oops. +[2791.04 --> 2795.04] Fred Koontz's mother is in the hospital. +[2795.04 --> 2796.04] She has dementia. +[2796.04 --> 2798.04] She's 94 years old. +[2798.04 --> 2805.04] She's coming home, but the challenge now for the family is they have to find a place for her because she can't live on her own. +[2805.04 --> 2809.04] Helen Van Beric returned home Saturday. +[2809.04 --> 2814.04] She was treated for a bad case of pneumonia and is also doing well. +[2814.04 --> 2818.04] Cy Visser was taken to the hospital this past week. +[2818.04 --> 2821.04] He's being treated for low white blood cells. +[2821.04 --> 2826.04] And he's home again and he will continue his treatments as he recovers. +[2826.04 --> 2837.04] We'll also pray for John Vanderhoek as he is now with the Lord. Praise God. +[2837.04 --> 2841.04] And I'm sure you had a tough day yesterday as you say goodbye. +[2841.04 --> 2844.04] And the journey is never easy. +[2844.04 --> 2848.04] We pray for Mrs. Vanderhoek and your entire family. +[2848.04 --> 2850.04] God bless. +[2850.04 --> 2858.04] And then this morning we were in the council room and we heard that John and Joanne Koning, a lot of you know them. +[2858.04 --> 2865.04] John has invasive melanoma cancer and it's already spread to certain organs. +[2865.04 --> 2868.04] So let's come to our God in prayer. +[2868.04 --> 2873.04] Our Father who art in heaven. +[2873.04 --> 2877.04] Lord, we are so blessed to be able to say that. +[2877.04 --> 2885.04] Lord, if we can't say that, if we can't say Jesus is our Savior, we pray that we can get on our knees and ask you. +[2885.04 --> 2886.04] Ask you for forgiveness. +[2886.04 --> 2888.04] Ask you to be our Savior. +[2888.04 --> 2894.04] Lord, that we may have a place after this world is done. +[2894.04 --> 2896.04] Because at one point it's going to be done. +[2896.04 --> 2899.04] And each one of us, Lord, will live in glory. +[2899.04 --> 2904.04] And you give us the option of that. +[2904.04 --> 2906.04] Lord, thank you for this week. +[2906.04 --> 2908.04] Lord, some of us had a tough week. +[2908.04 --> 2911.04] Saying goodbye to somebody is never easy, Lord. +[2911.04 --> 2918.04] And then as we say goodbye, and then we live, especially if we live alone, Lord. +[2918.04 --> 2922.04] We've had that partner for years and years and years. +[2922.04 --> 2924.04] We've done so much with them, Lord. +[2924.04 --> 2926.04] We've raised children. +[2926.04 --> 2929.04] We've helped raise grandchildren. +[2929.04 --> 2931.04] We've seen our kids married. +[2931.04 --> 2935.04] Lord, and then we have to say goodbye. +[2935.04 --> 2939.04] We know where the next person went to. +[2939.04 --> 2944.04] And yet, there will be a time when we... +[2944.04 --> 2947.04] It's a memory. +[2947.04 --> 2950.04] Lord, we pray for this week of spring break. +[2950.04 --> 2953.04] And last week, we thank you for sunny weather. +[2953.04 --> 2956.04] We thank you for people that can travel. +[2956.04 --> 2960.04] And we pray will you watch over them. +[2960.04 --> 2963.04] We pray will you be with the teachers as they've been given a break. +[2963.04 --> 2965.04] Lord, help them to have a break. +[2965.04 --> 2971.04] Lord, we pray especially for people who are single parents among us. +[2971.04 --> 2975.04] We're still raising kids, teenage kids, Lord. +[2975.04 --> 2977.04] We pray will you be with them. +[2977.04 --> 2982.04] Will you help us, each one of us, to reach out to them if we know them. +[2982.04 --> 2986.04] Lord, we ask you for a blessing on your service this morning. +[2986.04 --> 2989.04] We thank you that we can come here Sunday after Sunday after Sunday +[2989.04 --> 2994.04] to listen to your word, to sing praises, to fellowship with each other. +[2994.04 --> 2997.04] Lord, we praise will you help and guide us. +[2997.04 --> 2999.04] And we know you do, Lord. +[2999.04 --> 3000.04] Thank you in Jesus' name. +[3000.04 --> 3001.04] Amen. +[3012.04 --> 3014.04] Amen. +[3014.04 --> 3016.04] Amen. +[3016.04 --> 3017.04] Amen. +[3017.04 --> 3019.04] Amen. +[3021.04 --> 3022.04] Amen. +[3022.04 --> 3023.04] Amen. +[3023.04 --> 3024.04] Amen. +[3024.04 --> 3025.04] Amen. +[3025.04 --> 3026.04] Amen. +[3026.04 --> 3027.04] Amen. +[3029.04 --> 3030.04] Amen. +[3030.04 --> 3031.04] Amen. +[3031.04 --> 3032.04] Amen. +[3032.04 --> 3033.04] Amen. +[3033.04 --> 3034.04] Amen. +[3034.04 --> 3035.30] Amen. +[3035.30 --> 3042.14] and we were talking about you guys we were talking about church and +[3042.14 --> 3050.42] and as we were talking I had opportunity to think about and to reflect on +[3051.06 --> 3060.12] I love you guys and just how much we love this church community and this fellowship and +[3060.12 --> 3065.96] being together and seeing the way this community encourages and supports +[3065.96 --> 3074.60] you know this last week these last couple weeks this last month these last many months +[3074.60 --> 3082.32] has been a reminder of just how amazing it is to be part of you and with you +[3082.32 --> 3093.48] and this morning in our worship together it's a reminder for me to just give thanks to God for +[3093.48 --> 3100.30] you I hope and pray that you experience a little bit of that same thing every now again I hope and +[3100.30 --> 3109.76] pray that this morning in our worship that you had a taste of that say if you are watching online and +[3109.76 --> 3115.70] have participated for a long time and have not come may this be your invitation +[3115.70 --> 3138.06] okay we're gonna switch out let's just switch out to be sure yeah +[3139.76 --> 3144.98] if you're online and didn't hear what I said you should come next week you'll hear what I said +[3144.98 --> 3145.70] you +[3145.70 --> 3161.70] you +[3169.76 --> 3194.76] and there we go one of the reasons I love you is because of how you roll through something like +[3194.76 --> 3208.76] that just so casually one of the reasons it's gonna be one of those days folks one of the reasons +[3208.76 --> 3219.76] that I'm grateful for you is your engagement here in worship and in the word and so we're gonna open the +[3219.76 --> 3224.76] word together we're gonna continue in our series in Romans +[3224.76 --> 3231.76] we're gonna read from Romans 6 the first 14 verses it's gonna be on the screen but of course as always +[3231.76 --> 3235.76] I encourage you to have a Bible in your hands or on a device whatever that may be +[3235.76 --> 3240.76] so that you can refer back with us as we do so later +[3240.76 --> 3248.36] open the eyes of your heart and hear the word of the Lord +[3248.36 --> 3258.38] what shall we say then shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase by no means +[3258.38 --> 3268.00] we are those who have died to sin how can we live any longer in it or don't you know that all of us who +[3268.00 --> 3275.60] were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death we were therefore buried with him through +[3275.60 --> 3282.16] baptism into death in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the +[3282.16 --> 3291.40] father we too may live a new life for if we have been united with him in a death like his we will +[3291.40 --> 3299.00] certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his for we know that our old self was crucified +[3299.00 --> 3307.00] with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with that we should no longer be slaves to sin +[3307.00 --> 3317.40] because anyone who has died has been set free from sin now if we died with Christ we believe that we will also +[3317.40 --> 3324.04] live with him for we know that since Christ was raised from the dead he cannot die again +[3325.00 --> 3335.00] death no longer has mastery over him the death he died he died to sin once for all but the life he lives he lives +[3335.00 --> 3345.80] he lives to God in the same way count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus therefore do +[3345.80 --> 3352.68] not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires do not offer any part of yourself +[3352.68 --> 3360.44] to sin as an instrument of wickedness but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from +[3360.44 --> 3369.80] death to life and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness for sin +[3369.80 --> 3379.72] shall no longer be your master because you are not under the law but under grace this is the word of the Lord +[3379.72 --> 3395.80] given the time of year that it is now in March and specifically March 2023 I had opportunity to reflect on +[3395.80 --> 3399.64] what was happening three years ago in our world +[3399.64 --> 3405.24] three years ago +[3406.44 --> 3414.04] began the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown and restrictions now at the time I was +[3415.24 --> 3421.00] pastoring a small to middle sized church 120 people or so +[3421.80 --> 3425.08] I was the only full-time staff person at this church +[3425.08 --> 3431.80] I had a few other staff and lots of volunteers who were awesome and excellent but when COVID hit +[3431.80 --> 3435.88] and all those lockdowns came it fell to me to figure out what to do +[3437.64 --> 3443.88] now as a small church we didn't have a lot of the same sort of tech and resources that we have here for +[3443.88 --> 3451.16] instance and so we didn't know what we were going to do and so I took our personal family camera +[3451.16 --> 3457.56] you know like 720p max like a gig storage on it +[3458.60 --> 3460.76] and recorded a video +[3462.52 --> 3464.20] and then realized that +[3465.88 --> 3472.60] the card only recorded about eight minutes of my sermon so then I had to record the next eight minutes +[3473.08 --> 3474.68] and then figure out how to stitch it together +[3474.68 --> 3480.84] and so at the beginning of that time I downloaded a program +[3481.80 --> 3483.56] to learn how to do video editing +[3485.00 --> 3486.44] I'd never done that before +[3487.08 --> 3490.28] was not something that was part of my ordinary working experience +[3491.48 --> 3493.16] and yet I had no choice +[3494.20 --> 3497.72] and because of the requirements of COVID at that time in Ontario +[3497.72 --> 3502.52] we were shut down and so we put together this idea for a church at home +[3503.08 --> 3509.64] where everything was pre-recorded and people could with their families kind of follow along with books that we had produced +[3509.64 --> 3514.60] but again I had to figure out how to record all of that how to stitch it all together how to upload it to YouTube +[3516.52 --> 3524.28] point is I spent hours and hours and hours learning this video editing software +[3524.28 --> 3533.72] and that continued over the next three years even when I came here one of the first things we ended up putting together was a Christmas day +[3533.72 --> 3537.48] at home service which was all pre-recorded and stitched it together and +[3539.32 --> 3541.08] now I'm not saying I'm a master +[3542.60 --> 3547.16] but I am saying you've seen these treat tag videos and I think they're pretty awesome +[3547.16 --> 3551.16] and so we've learned some skills +[3551.96 --> 3554.60] because of the hours put into this thing +[3555.00 --> 3557.96] right and the reason I offer this is an illustration +[3558.92 --> 3559.24] because +[3560.36 --> 3562.04] we're going to talk this morning about +[3563.24 --> 3571.16] gospel mastery or what does it mean to be mastered by the gospel and I forget who it was but there's someone who said that +[3571.16 --> 3579.24] that mastery comes after 10,000 hours of doing the same thing over and over and over again +[3580.68 --> 3582.84] you can learn mastery +[3585.00 --> 3587.96] you can learn to master a new thing +[3590.12 --> 3592.28] part of this is growth mindset +[3592.84 --> 3594.28] that is all in +[3595.16 --> 3597.88] rage for parenting right now right because you can +[3597.88 --> 3600.04] yeah, you might not know how to do something +[3600.04 --> 3600.28] yet +[3601.24 --> 3603.32] Rachel just was like yes, you got it finally +[3604.76 --> 3607.80] right you can develop these skills +[3608.44 --> 3610.76] and so that's what I hope we might begin to do +[3611.40 --> 3613.48] today developing a gospel +[3614.20 --> 3614.76] mastery +[3616.28 --> 3622.04] because as we have been working through the book of Romans what I hope you have seen in part +[3622.04 --> 3624.44] is a comparison +[3625.72 --> 3633.48] to the way of being in the world and the way of being that is on offer to us in the gospel +[3635.24 --> 3644.44] right it's ordinary in our world to think about or when you think about how you are in the world how to be in the world whether you are a religious person +[3644.44 --> 3646.76] or a spiritual person or not +[3646.76 --> 3647.00] right +[3647.00 --> 3653.16] right we generally approach being in the world as trying to be basically +[3654.04 --> 3654.36] good +[3655.88 --> 3662.04] or at least when when all things are measured and tallied at the end we want to come out +[3662.60 --> 3667.48] on the side of what i'm going to call it this morning a higher good quotient +[3667.48 --> 3672.28] right when it all adds up we hope we have more good on the scale than +[3672.92 --> 3673.24] bad +[3675.00 --> 3681.56] and what Paul has been saying throughout the first half of the book of Romans is that your good quotient +[3681.56 --> 3688.92] the amount of right works that you do is never going to be good enough to earn your salvation +[3690.84 --> 3692.52] right at its most basic +[3692.52 --> 3694.04] right +[3694.04 --> 3702.12] right the problem isn't that we are sinners that is to say we commit sins every now and again the problem is that we are dead +[3702.92 --> 3703.96] in +[3703.96 --> 3706.20] sin +[3706.20 --> 3714.04] right it's too easy for us to think that sin is just doing a little bad thing here and there +[3714.76 --> 3718.68] right most of us don't really commit big capital crimes or +[3719.24 --> 3722.76] many illegal activities at least not more illegal than speeding +[3724.84 --> 3729.32] most of us right don't really think that we are that bad +[3730.12 --> 3733.64] and so we conclude that actually we don't have to do a lot +[3734.36 --> 3737.72] right to be good or to be good enough for heaven +[3738.76 --> 3742.20] but from the beginning in this series +[3742.20 --> 3745.64] right we have seen that Paul is showing us +[3745.64 --> 3751.24] that the truth about ourselves doesn't line up with this assumption +[3752.12 --> 3752.68] in the world +[3753.80 --> 3759.16] instead Paul has repeatedly made the point that we are dead in our transgressions and sins +[3759.16 --> 3768.52] sins that because of the trespass of Adam all have turned away that there's no one who does good not even one that all fall short of the glory of God +[3770.44 --> 3771.48] because of this +[3772.52 --> 3776.68] and thanks be to God we have received it because of this we need grace +[3776.68 --> 3784.92] grace right and grace i've said before is his is God's unmerited favorable disposition towards us +[3785.80 --> 3794.52] right and by grace God calls us out of darkness and he carries us into his wonderful light and we need his grace to by faith +[3795.56 --> 3798.84] raise us from being dead in our sin +[3798.84 --> 3802.20] and that's exactly what he's done in Jesus +[3803.64 --> 3815.00] right in Jesus Christ the the righteousness of God is credited to you as your own righteousness because of what we have called here your union with +[3815.80 --> 3816.20] Christ +[3817.48 --> 3823.64] your union with Jesus through faith and that's the core of the Christian gospel +[3823.64 --> 3825.72] and now +[3825.72 --> 3828.04] I want to be really clear +[3830.04 --> 3831.24] this idea +[3832.04 --> 3838.84] right this Christian gospel idea of a received righteousness is amazing and unique +[3839.96 --> 3846.52] right every other world religion every other system of being in the world will tell you something along the lines of +[3847.24 --> 3848.36] do this +[3848.36 --> 3849.40] do this +[3849.40 --> 3850.04] do this +[3850.68 --> 3851.64] and you will get this +[3852.76 --> 3859.64] right to earn the reward whether you call that heaven or you it's the you know house on the lake or you call it nirvana +[3859.72 --> 3864.20] whatever you might call that reward in order to get it you've got to do these things +[3865.40 --> 3868.60] right you have to fill up your good works quotient +[3869.48 --> 3871.16] and then good will come to you +[3872.28 --> 3876.04] the gospel of Jesus on the other hand says it's all done +[3876.04 --> 3878.04] and then he freely gives it to you +[3882.84 --> 3884.28] but this idea of salvation +[3885.40 --> 3890.20] that salvation is free is so hard for us to comprehend +[3890.68 --> 3894.44] because of the the frame that we live in the way that we see the world +[3895.32 --> 3900.92] that we can't help but think that it requires a good works quotient of some kind +[3901.88 --> 3909.56] and so what Paul does is he anticipates a question from his audience in a in a masterful way +[3910.60 --> 3911.64] because he sees +[3912.52 --> 3918.52] what is possibly happening he sees what is happening and that's the idea that people take this +[3919.16 --> 3925.48] good quotient this good works quotient idea and then they apply it to grace +[3925.48 --> 3931.96] right the idea the logic being that if it is only by grace that i am saved from sin +[3931.96 --> 3938.76] then why bother stop sinning right because i can just do whatever i want because as my sin quotient rises +[3939.32 --> 3941.00] so will the grace quotient +[3942.68 --> 3948.92] right you see what Paul is exposing for us in in the way that we think right that if i can just keep on +[3948.92 --> 3957.16] sinning even if i'm saved by Jesus because grace will cover it we've taken that old and and sort of way of the world +[3957.16 --> 3964.28] seeing and being right about the good quotient and then we've sort of transposed it or superimposed it +[3964.28 --> 3972.68] over top of this idea of salvation by grace so that now it says the grace quotient will raise and +[3972.68 --> 3976.28] will cover over these things so it doesn't actually matter in the end +[3978.28 --> 3984.84] now anticipating that question and that leap in logic paul shuts it down right away at the beginning +[3985.48 --> 3990.28] in verse one of our chapter he says what then shall we say or what shall we say then +[3991.00 --> 4002.20] shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase by no means he says and then he does this beautiful thing +[4003.08 --> 4014.20] by changing a small little word a preposition right where we were before receiving grace the grace of god +[4014.20 --> 4024.20] is to be dead in our transgressions and sins paul says that we are now those who have died to sin +[4024.20 --> 4034.28] so the shift is being dead in our transgressions to sins and sins right to having died to sin that's +[4034.28 --> 4040.76] what grace does that's what the gospel does and it gives you this new life and and this way the way of +[4040.76 --> 4049.32] this new life and to this new life is through death the death of jesus on the cross makes possible your +[4049.32 --> 4059.56] death to sin in this life and if you are dead to sin paul asks how can we willingly to live in it any longer +[4061.32 --> 4067.16] and so again let me be abundantly clear what i hope and pray that you will see and that you might +[4067.16 --> 4076.44] begin to see in this beautiful message from romans 6 is is that it's not just that we try harder +[4079.08 --> 4086.84] but that you experience victory right it's not just that we have to work a little more but that you +[4086.84 --> 4096.36] can actually live life defeated to sin defeating sin again it's not that you won't keep on sinning +[4096.36 --> 4101.32] because you will it's not that you won't experience brokenness in the world or the consequences +[4101.32 --> 4109.32] of sin in the world because we all will it's that it whatever that it is for you is no longer the +[4109.32 --> 4120.28] driving force the defining desire you are no longer captive to sin now maybe it helps to to put this in +[4120.28 --> 4127.64] a bit of a a picture context uh as far as the i'm sorry a bigger context in a moment the picture a bigger +[4127.64 --> 4136.12] context as far as romans goes so the first five chapters of in in the book of romans paul helps us see +[4136.12 --> 4146.92] what it is and explain how it is that god has uh accomplished the gospel for us right what he did +[4146.92 --> 4153.64] and how he did it and and why he had to do it and then chapter eight through or chapter six through eight +[4154.36 --> 4162.84] begin to tell us what god will accomplish in us through the gospel right in in chapter six through +[4162.84 --> 4170.76] eight we begin to see how you might experience this truth the truth of the gospel and how it might +[4170.76 --> 4179.48] begin to transform every day of your life and key to this transformation is the understanding of what +[4179.48 --> 4189.24] it means to have died to sin so in chapter five verse 21 the verse just before where we +[4189.24 --> 4201.00] read paul writes so that just as sin reigned in death right sin reigned in death that means that sin +[4201.00 --> 4207.64] was the ruling power in the world and in our lives before the gospel of grace was applied +[4208.92 --> 4213.24] and so again let's take it all the way back in chapter one right paul talked about how +[4213.24 --> 4221.24] how apart from the intervening work of jesus in what we've called his super abundant application of +[4221.24 --> 4229.96] grace right that apart from that we have been given over to our sinful desires such that these sinful +[4229.96 --> 4238.68] desires ruled us they they reigned over us they had mastery in our lives i mean they have mastery that +[4238.68 --> 4245.08] means we can't resist them that we're slaves to them now some of you know intimately what i'm talking +[4245.08 --> 4253.80] about right now that no matter how hard you try you can't change that thing right you can't seem to stop +[4253.80 --> 4261.56] doing whatever that may be and whatever it may be for you what paul is saying here and now in romans 6 is +[4261.56 --> 4270.36] that we are dead to sin and what he means in part is that where sin previously reigned now sin no longer +[4270.36 --> 4279.80] reigns right and because it no longer reigns he's introducing for us the ability that you have because +[4279.80 --> 4287.40] of your union with christ to resist and rebel against it and again right that's not because of our +[4287.40 --> 4295.32] own work but it's because of the work of christ in us there is a new power at work in your life and +[4295.32 --> 4304.84] that is the power of god jesus says to paul in acts 26 verse 18 he says that the gospel has come to +[4304.84 --> 4315.32] people to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light and from the power of satan to the power of god +[4317.96 --> 4325.88] now let me see if i can illustrate this with a um an analogy this comes from one of the books that i +[4325.88 --> 4336.76] read this week in preparation for here imagine that there is a country where an evil military force +[4336.76 --> 4346.68] is ruling over the people with an iron fist and it's not really hard to imagine right but such that it holds the +[4346.68 --> 4357.40] entire nation under thumb and captive but one day one day a good army sweeps in and overthrows that evil +[4357.40 --> 4363.08] force that kicks them out of power removes them from the capital takes back the seat of government +[4363.08 --> 4371.88] takes back uh takes control back of the media uh and forces uh takes control of the media forces the the old +[4371.88 --> 4379.80] army out and is now in charge of all the communication to the people but those who have been kicked out of +[4379.80 --> 4387.32] power that evil army they no longer are on the seat of rule they no longer have defined authority but +[4387.32 --> 4395.72] they go out and they live in the bush and this force becomes a guerrilla style force that creates +[4395.72 --> 4403.40] disaster and causes destruction and wreaks havoc for this new rightful government right it's even possible +[4403.40 --> 4409.40] that this guerrilla force could impose its will on part of the country right that it could take over a +[4409.40 --> 4417.96] a portion for a period of uh season but based on the differences in what has happened it would be +[4417.96 --> 4423.56] impossible for them to get back into full power it would be impossible for them to take the seat of +[4423.56 --> 4430.12] government back though they still exercise some of their divisiveness in the region +[4430.12 --> 4441.32] your heart is the seat of power and the capital of your life in this analogy and by grace through faith +[4441.32 --> 4451.72] there is a new head a new king and his name is jesus but that old force right that that longs to usurp and divide +[4451.72 --> 4463.48] okay let's i think that the bible is the most realistic and honest book there is when it comes to the human condition +[4464.76 --> 4473.56] because the bible knows that you may yet obey the desire for sin right the bible predicts that you will do it +[4473.56 --> 4485.48] but the truth of the gospel is that you no longer have to obey it right that's the shift that has come +[4486.52 --> 4495.48] right your desires have been transformed by grace through faith if you believe and so paul says how can +[4495.48 --> 4502.68] we live with it any longer and then what he does is he gives us this illustration from baptism +[4503.80 --> 4512.92] now in paul's day that the overwhelming majority of baptismal experiences is the result of adult +[4512.92 --> 4520.36] believing conversion and then done by total immersion into a river or into a pool that had been +[4520.36 --> 4527.16] built in the floor of a meeting place of some kind and so the image that paul is drawing upon of being +[4527.16 --> 4533.48] baptized into christ jesus as a spiritual metaphor for being baptized into his death +[4533.48 --> 4541.24] fits because in death you are lowered down into the ground just like in baptism you are lowered down +[4541.24 --> 4548.68] into the water below its surface and so he says we were therefore buried with him through baptism into +[4548.68 --> 4556.68] death in order that just as christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the father we too may live a new +[4556.68 --> 4567.80] life the beauty of baptism is its mystery not that it's somehow magical right and the mystery of baptism is +[4567.80 --> 4576.04] that it's a sign and a seal it's a picture of a spiritual reality that is true for each one of us who believes +[4576.04 --> 4583.00] and when we believe we are united to christ so that whatever is true for him +[4584.84 --> 4590.84] and remember the book of romans is set up as a legal case right there's a trial that's going on whatever +[4590.84 --> 4597.80] is true for him in this legal back and forth whatever new reality christ has accomplished in the the the +[4597.80 --> 4608.84] legal declaration is a new reality for who you are it is applied to you and this then is where we begin +[4608.84 --> 4617.72] to see gospel mastery at work right the kind of gospel mastery that we are aiming for this new creation +[4617.72 --> 4627.72] reality for us because death frees people from slavery or mastery to sin and jesus died in our +[4627.72 --> 4635.80] place and by grace through faith we are given union with him and by that union just as christ died so +[4635.80 --> 4644.76] have we died to sin and that union continues read with me in verse 5 if we've been united with him in a +[4644.76 --> 4654.76] death like his we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his just as jesus death led to +[4654.76 --> 4661.08] his resurrection and to his resurrection and to new life so too those of us who are united with him who are +[4661.08 --> 4671.00] united to christ will also experience new life it is a logical inevitability it is a consequence of a new +[4671.00 --> 4675.08] creation it is a consequence of a new creation it is the fruit of our new life in him +[4677.88 --> 4678.04] and +[4680.68 --> 4685.72] and i i i get it perhaps better than most +[4687.56 --> 4693.88] but some of us have been struggling with the particular sin for so long or struggling with with sin +[4693.88 --> 4694.60] in general +[4697.00 --> 4698.20] that it's really easy +[4699.24 --> 4699.88] to miss +[4700.92 --> 4702.76] an important word in what we just +[4703.40 --> 4707.24] read an important word in in verse five and i want to make sure that you hear it and so +[4707.88 --> 4708.52] listen in +[4709.80 --> 4715.72] for we have been united with him in if we have been united with him in a death like his +[4715.72 --> 4727.56] we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his certainly also +[4729.40 --> 4737.24] certainly that's what i want you to hear right union with jesus by grace through faith comes with +[4737.80 --> 4744.44] certainty it comes with what the philosophers used to call a measure of foundational certitude +[4744.44 --> 4750.76] right with that with a reality of epistemic assurance that you can know this to be true +[4752.28 --> 4758.60] right here is is how gospel mastery is experienced by you in your life +[4760.12 --> 4764.68] right it starts with the objective certainty of the gospel +[4766.84 --> 4772.36] and so you've heard me say before that some people talk about faith as a blind leap as or as +[4772.36 --> 4777.64] kind of wandering around in the dark hopefully moving forward guessing at whatever's ahead that +[4777.64 --> 4783.40] somehow faith is contrary to reason but that's not at all the way that the bible talks about faith +[4785.08 --> 4792.04] now sure faith isn't the same as empirical proof and i use the word proof there in the technical sense +[4792.04 --> 4796.28] right in the philosophical scientific sense or mathematical sense of the word +[4796.28 --> 4805.16] the word but our faith does come with certainty with the gospel right it comes with assurance that +[4805.16 --> 4812.84] assurance is that just as jesus rose so too will we be raised just as jesus was given new life so too are +[4812.84 --> 4821.40] we given new life in in a spiritual sense now by the holy spirit but then one day in glory at the end of history +[4821.40 --> 4828.28] the holy spirit but as all the world is moving towards god's intent and purposes for his creation right +[4828.28 --> 4837.88] for which he redeemed the world that that truth is certain that reality is unshakable and when that is +[4837.88 --> 4848.44] certain in your life the kinds of questions like verse one don't even cross your mind because you're living +[4848.44 --> 4856.12] towards and you're living for that new creation that certain reality no longer are you looking back +[4856.68 --> 4860.12] to death but looking forward in new life +[4862.68 --> 4869.64] and so paul says for we know verse six that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled +[4869.64 --> 4876.12] by sin might be done away with that we should no longer be slaves to sin because anyone who has died +[4876.12 --> 4888.68] has been set free from sin now in this phrase here that the old self is an identifier for your heart and your mind before the gospel +[4889.80 --> 4899.88] it is you when you were still ruled by mastery by slavery to sin the old self is is an image of your heart when it was captive +[4899.88 --> 4910.68] to the evil government that has since been displaced by jesus in the language of chapter one the old self is the one who has suppressed the truth of god +[4910.68 --> 4918.28] who has been given over to their sinful dire desires the one who's exchanged the truth of god for a lie and worshiped and served created things +[4918.28 --> 4927.88] it's the one who still lives in that depraved mind but now because of the gospel we're no longer slaves to sin we've been set free +[4927.88 --> 4937.24] set free and so circling back to the beginning why would anyone want to continue in that slavery in that sin that wants to find them +[4937.24 --> 4949.56] instead in verse eight if we died with christ we believe that we will also live with him right death no longer has mastery over him +[4949.56 --> 4958.04] the death he died he died to sin once for all but the life he lives he lives to god and there it is +[4959.64 --> 4960.20] right there +[4962.36 --> 4973.40] right there who you are in him your new self and your true self your renewed self is lived to and with +[4973.40 --> 4981.96] god and again don't hear what i'm not saying okay remember we still struggle with sin in fact the mark +[4981.96 --> 4988.28] of the christian life isn't that there is no struggle right sometimes people i hear people say +[4988.28 --> 4994.44] you know if this was really true for me i wouldn't struggle with that but actually the mark of christian +[4994.44 --> 5000.20] life is that you struggle right that you are struggling right you struggle to live in gratitude and +[5000.20 --> 5006.68] obedience to jesus for what he has done if there's no struggle that means those old desires are still +[5006.68 --> 5014.28] ruling but if there is a struggle take heart because that means there's a new ruler there's a new reality +[5014.28 --> 5016.76] that you are trying to live to and connect from +[5016.76 --> 5029.40] and you know as i was thinking about this maybe maybe the word struggle isn't strong enough +[5031.08 --> 5036.68] and maybe we need to go back to that image of a ruling governing army that is displaced by a good army +[5036.68 --> 5045.40] by a good king because the truth is there's a war going on or at least there ought to be a war going on +[5046.76 --> 5051.32] now there may be people in the world today who no longer have eyes to see it +[5053.48 --> 5059.96] because it is a war that is not between flesh and blood but between powers and principalities a war +[5059.96 --> 5065.40] that exists between the dark forces and the rulers the dark forces and rulers of the kingdom +[5065.40 --> 5071.24] of this world and the kingdom of god the kingdom of light it's not a war like we said of flesh and +[5071.24 --> 5078.60] blood it is a war of hearts and minds and the disciple of jesus who understands the gospel message of +[5078.60 --> 5089.24] mastery in newness of life is one who understands that she is at war too many of us have grown lazy +[5089.24 --> 5099.96] and apathetic this is war the soldier who doesn't train is the most likely to be lost i have known +[5099.96 --> 5106.84] too many people who have given up in their struggle with sin i've known way too many people who assume +[5106.84 --> 5113.08] that sin and brokenness will always have more power than they are able to provide and so the war +[5113.08 --> 5120.92] has been ended they've ceded the victory they've ceded the territory of their life to this struggle +[5123.08 --> 5131.72] but if your heart belongs to jesus that your life has been bought by him he has already won the victory +[5132.60 --> 5139.00] and he's given you the victory and he makes you able to experience the kind of gospel mastery in your +[5139.00 --> 5144.44] life because it's not your work it's his work in you and through you that's what union with christ +[5144.44 --> 5150.36] is it's not your obedience or your efforts it's his in you and through you and for you +[5151.16 --> 5155.48] and every week when i stand up here in front of you and i say that jesus lived the life i should have +[5155.48 --> 5160.52] lived and died the death that i deserved and that three days later he rose again victorious over sin and +[5160.52 --> 5170.28] death what that means is now he has given you the power to live the life he has lived right so he died +[5171.00 --> 5177.80] death that you deserve because of your life and he gives you the power to live like him he's given +[5177.80 --> 5183.48] you victory over death and that is certain it's guaranteed +[5187.48 --> 5198.28] look i i believe and i believe this because the bible tells me it is true i believe for instance that god +[5199.00 --> 5207.56] can break the hold of pornography on your life i believe that god can end the power of addiction +[5207.80 --> 5214.84] in your life i believe that god can stop the destruction of your marriage because of the +[5214.84 --> 5221.88] anger that's ruling you i believe that god can bring an end to the slavish greed that you have been +[5221.88 --> 5228.12] dictated by and dominated by in your life i believe that he could do all of that +[5230.68 --> 5231.96] because he raised the dead +[5231.96 --> 5243.88] and i believe that the power of god to help you experience this new life in him starts with knowing +[5243.88 --> 5252.36] the certainty that if you died with him you will live with him that the the reign of sin in your life +[5252.36 --> 5261.64] has ended and the reign of christ is now your new reality and so please i beg you stop giving power +[5261.64 --> 5263.40] to death in your life +[5268.76 --> 5272.20] but let the life of christ reign in you +[5272.20 --> 5283.24] offer every part of yourself to him to god as those who have been brought from death to life +[5283.24 --> 5288.36] and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness +[5291.00 --> 5297.16] for sin shall no longer be your master because you are not under the law but under grace +[5298.68 --> 5308.44] mastery over sin in your life is possible it is guaranteed to us by the grace of god in jesus christ +[5308.44 --> 5317.00] this is the truth of the gospel made evident in you and through you this is how you will experience +[5317.00 --> 5325.64] the gospel in your life yes you will fail you will struggle but make that struggle a war +[5326.84 --> 5335.48] make that struggle a war and know that already already even now by grace through faith you have the victory +[5335.48 --> 5350.20] victory live victorious church of god elect and glorious live in the victory of jesus amen amen let's pray together +[5351.16 --> 5353.48] i'm going to ask you to stand as we pray as well +[5353.48 --> 5373.40] holy god here we stand called by your gospel to obey called by your gospel out of death into life out of darkness into +[5373.40 --> 5381.96] light here we stand god we believe help our unbelief +[5383.08 --> 5393.24] convict us by the certainty of the gospel to live lives of glorious obedience and gratitude to you +[5393.24 --> 5411.16] god help us to know that already now we can begin experiencing the kind of gospel mastery that you are calling us to take joy in +[5411.16 --> 5417.48] lord jesus christ we cling to you +[5417.48 --> 5427.32] and so embolden us for mission with you as we go in jesus christ we pray amen +[5427.32 --> 5441.24] church of god elect and glorious is our song of response and is rich in scripture particularly based +[5441.24 --> 5449.32] in first peter uh 2 verse 9 to 12 calling the church of god to be a holy people exemplified in the way they +[5449.32 --> 5455.72] live their lives and share christ with the world in response to god's grace and love and for those who are +[5455.72 --> 5460.12] interested to know the tune we are using is based on one of the more popular tunes for this hymn +[5461.56 --> 5470.76] called lux yoi which is written by arthur sullivan from 1874 we've taken that tune and adjusted it to +[5470.76 --> 5478.60] our church context as an anthem march so join in as you feel moved and get to know the tune or listen to +[5478.60 --> 5481.32] the words sung over you as a call for your life +[5485.72 --> 5513.30] when ph +[5513.30 --> 5538.38] Church of God, elect and glorious, holy nation, chosen race. +[5538.38 --> 5547.48] Call us God's own special people, royal priests and heirs of grace. +[5548.08 --> 5558.76] Know the purpose of your calling, show to all his mighty deeds. +[5558.76 --> 5569.86] Tell of love that knows no limits, and grace that meets all human needs. +[5569.86 --> 5580.86] God has called you out of darkness into his most marvelous light. +[5581.76 --> 5588.86] Brought his truth to life within you, turned your blindness into sight. +[5588.86 --> 5601.24] Let your light so shine around you, that God's name is glorified. +[5601.90 --> 5610.52] And you'll find fresh hope and purpose within Christ Jesus crucified. +[5610.52 --> 5623.24] Once you were an alien people, strangers to God's heart of love. +[5623.24 --> 5631.88] But he brought you home in mercy, citizens of heaven above. +[5631.88 --> 5637.32] Let his love flow out to others. +[5637.98 --> 5642.48] Let them feel the Father's care. +[5643.38 --> 5646.96] That they too may know his welcome. +[5648.10 --> 5652.86] And in his countless blessings share. +[5652.86 --> 5664.80] Church of God, elect and holy, be the people he intends. +[5664.80 --> 5673.54] Strong in faith and swift to answer, each command your master sends. +[5673.54 --> 5703.52] Christ of God, elect and holy, be the people he intends. +[5703.54 --> 5705.40] Christ's love declare. +[5714.40 --> 5718.46] As we go this week, we go with the blessing of God. +[5718.56 --> 5728.18] And remember that God's blessing over you is his way of writing his name on you as his child. +[5728.18 --> 5735.18] after service if you would like to receive prayer and meet with someone for prayer they will be up +[5735.18 --> 5740.98] here with a yellow name tag on waiting for you to engage in that if you'd like to talk to me +[5740.98 --> 5747.16] i will be at the connect booth following our worship together as i swing by and grab a coffee +[5747.16 --> 5753.10] and get there the rest of you may also stick around after worship grab a coffee enjoy some +[5753.10 --> 5761.84] fellowship together and meet over the grace of our god receive god's blessing for the day and week +[5761.84 --> 5769.76] ahead the lord bless you and keep you the lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious +[5769.76 --> 5779.18] to you the lord turn his face toward you and give you his peace amen +[5783.10 --> 5786.10] Literally +[5786.10 --> 5787.86] edited by The +[5788.38 --> 5788.68] One +[5788.68 --> 5788.92] Talking +[5788.92 --> 5789.98] 駕駛 +[5789.98 --> 5790.10] Anthony +[5790.10 --> 5791.64] manufactures +[5791.64 --> 5794.40] EscД +[5794.42 --> 5795.78] fills +[5795.78 --> 5796.90] Tres +[5796.90 --> 5797.34] 遙 +[5797.38 --> 5798.18] 這 +[5798.18 --> 5798.66] 時 +[5798.76 --> 5799.34] 是 +[5799.34 --> 5799.94] 启 +[5800.44 --> 5800.82] 補合 +[5801.16 --> 5801.50] 想 +[5801.50 --> 5802.26] 啊 +[5802.26 --> 5811.22] 口 +[5811.34 --> 5811.82] 啊 +[5811.82 --> 5822.62] Why should I fear man when you made the heavens? +[5823.82 --> 5830.76] Why should I be afraid when you put the stars in place? +[5831.50 --> 5837.62] Why should I lose heart when I know how great you are? +[5837.62 --> 5846.32] Why should I give up when your plans are full of love? +[5846.78 --> 5859.82] In this world we will have trouble, but you have overcome the world. +[5859.82 --> 5868.56] You shine brighter than the brightest star. +[5869.06 --> 5875.98] Pure love, purer than the purest heart. +[5875.98 --> 5887.98] You shine, filling us with courage and strength to follow you. +[5887.98 --> 5900.42] Why should I fear man when you made the heavens? +[5901.84 --> 5908.40] Why should I be afraid when you put the stars in place? +[5908.40 --> 5916.04] Why should I lose heart when I know how great you are? +[5916.56 --> 5923.40] Why should I give up when your plans are full of love? +[5923.40 --> 5953.38] Why should I be afraid when you put the stars in place? +[5953.38 --> 5965.64] You shine, filling us with courage and strength to follow you. +[5967.78 --> 5980.08] In this world we will have trouble, but you have overcome the world. +[5980.08 --> 5997.00] You shine, brighter than the brightest star. +[5997.46 --> 6004.16] You shine, pure than the purest heart. +[6004.16 --> 6015.16] You shine, filling us with courage and strength to follow you. +[6017.34 --> 6022.36] You shine, brighter than the brightest star. +[6022.82 --> 6029.44] You shine, pure than the purest heart. +[6029.44 --> 6040.76] You shine, filling us with courage and strength to follow you. +[6040.76 --> 6058.88] You shine, pure than the dean, director of the Dean Ariel Page. +[6058.88 --> 6088.86] Thank you. +[6088.88 --> 6118.86] Thank you. +[6118.88 --> 6148.86] Thank you. +[6148.88 --> 6178.86] Thank you. +[6178.88 --> 6208.86] Thank you. +[6208.88 --> 6238.86] Thank you. +[6238.88 --> 6268.86] Thank you. +[6268.88 --> 6298.86] Thank you. +[6298.88 --> 6328.86] Thank you. diff --git "a/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 10, 2023 (2nd week of Advent 2023)_summary.txt" "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 10, 2023 (2nd week of Advent 2023)_summary.txt" new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..880b7a86c9ea056c11e5ddfd887e032bd5ab7cd5 --- /dev/null +++ "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 10, 2023 (2nd week of Advent 2023)_summary.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,129 @@ +• The concept of hope in biblical context +• Definitions of Hebrew words yachal (to wait) and kavah (tension and expectation) +• Biblical hope as waiting or expecting something, specifically God +• Difference between optimism and biblical hope +• Importance of God's past faithfulness in motivating hope +• Looking back to God's character is key to trusting in a future +• The early followers of Jesus believed his life, death, and resurrection was God's response to humanity's slavery to evil and death +• Christian hope is based on the risen Jesus who has overcome death +• Biblical hope isn't optimism but a choice to wait for God's surprising actions +• Hope looks back to the risen Jesus to look forward to a future of liberation from evil and death +• The Christmas season is about light shining in darkness, revealing how bad things are +• Jesus is our only true hope and lighthouse in the storm +• Prayers for hope and comfort in Jesus +• Acknowledgment of darkness and lack of trust in God's light +• Asking Holy Spirit to open eyes to hope in Jesus +• Declaration of faith in Jesus as savior and source of hope +• Reflection on Christ's sacrifice, resurrection, and power +• Affirmation of being secure in Christ's love and salvation +• The speaker leads worship with repeated singing of a hymn, including "The Lamb upon the throne" and "I gladly bow my knee" +• Deacon Clim introduces himself and explains the church's ministry and missions offering +• Matthew 6:1-4 is read, discussing the importance of secret giving and rewards from God +• Gift cards are passed around for those in need +• The congregation sings Christmas carols, including "Gloria in Excelsis Deo" +• A children's worship leader asks preschoolers to come forward and discusses waiting for things like Christmas and birthdays +• Opening prayer and introduction +• Financial updates and budget goals +• Upcoming events: Mexico mission trip, HCBC for youth +• Announcements: new baby in the Skipper family, Connect booth for details on signing up for events +• Prayer requests for congregation members: health, family, healing, and comfort +• Global prayer requests: war, violence, and suffering families +• The speaker prays for the audience to be filled with the gospel. +• A passage from Isaiah 8 is read aloud. +• The text in Isaiah 8 emphasizes not following the way of others and fearing God alone. +• The speaker reflects on the concept of hope, using an analogy about Shohei Otani's potential signing with a baseball team. +• The contrast between cultural views of hope and biblical perspectives on hope is highlighted. +• The concept of biblical hope being different from cultural ideas +• Hope is not based on circumstances but on God's promise of a certain future +• Biblical hope includes two aspects: trust and waiting +• Trust in God's promises, knowing He has promised a particular future +• Waiting for a fixed and defined future that can be told about and anticipated +• God's purpose in creation and redemption +• The revelation of God's Word through Jesus Christ +• Christmas as an example of God's plan for humanity +• The concept of timing in God's plans, with emphasis on "at just the right time" +• God's promises and their reliability +• The nature of Biblical hope: trust and waiting for a fixed future +• The speaker defines hope as a sense of longing for something else +• Hope can be ambiguous or unclear, but is often defined as unsure optimism +• Optimism is about choosing to see how a situation could work out for the best +• Reframing is a healthy practice that involves choosing to see things in a different light +• Making new meaning after an experience or situation is a process of redefining what it means to us +• This can involve talking to others, forgiving others and ourselves, and reframing our perception of events +• Discussion on the concept of "growth mindset" in education +• Use of reframing statements to promote a growth mindset (e.g. "you're learning how to do this") +• Mention of Carol Dweck and her research on growth mindset +• Importance of hope and active definition/understanding of current cultural understandings +• Questions about the origin and justification of hope +• The need for a bigger idea than the current world to justify change +• Nietzsche on hope being the worst of evils because it prolongs human suffering +• John Keeks' concept of "modest hope" based on controlling one's life and increasing autonomy +• Limitations of modest hope in situations where control is not possible +• The need for a different kind of hope that can change the world and bring cultural productivity +• Comparison with biblical and Isaiah's conception of hope as something more profound and transformative +• Old Testament Hebrew words used to describe hope, including yachal +• Job's story and his statement of hope despite suffering +• The concept of hope in the Bible, particularly from Psalm 42 and other passages +• Distinguishing between false and true hope (waiting vs trusting God's purpose) +• Different Hebrew words for hope: yachal, kavah, and tikvah +• The meaning of hope as waiting with anticipation and searching out the Lord +• Examples of tikvah in scripture, including Jeremiah 29:11 +• The concept of hope in the context of waiting and trusting God's promises +• Definition of hope as anticipating and looking forward to something not yet seen or possessed +• Paul's writings on hope in the New Testament, including its connection to salvation and faithfulness +• The Greek word "elpis" for hope and its use by Paul and other authors in the New Testament +• The role of hope in the Christian life, including holding onto it unswervingly despite challenges or hardships +• The importance of holding unswervingly to the hope one professes +• Hope requires discipline, a force of mind and spirit, and willpower +• Overcoming contrary evidence and opposing forces that seek to slay hope +• Profession of faith requires stating belief and preaching to oneself +• Power of Christian hope comes from confidence in God's faithfulness +• The concept of hope is based on the person of God who has promised a certain future +• Christian hope looks back to the risen Jesus and forward in the present moment +• Hope is what separates darkness from light, and people will see it as a little bit of light that pierces through +• Hope can be hard to find in difficult times, but it is an act of God where he meets us at the table and sends us out in the power of hope +• Celebrating what God has done, coming to the table as those longing for hope, recognizing our need for it, and being filled by God. +• Inviting participants to speak the words of a liturgy +• Giving thanks to God and acknowledging His creation and providence +• Praise and worship of God, including thanking Him for making heaven and earth, and keeping covenant with humanity +• Thanksgiving for Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection +• Prayer in the name of Jesus, asking for hope and salvation through His sacrifice +• Remembrance of the Last Supper and institution of the Eucharist +• The Eucharist is the body of Christ +• Faith in Christ's death and resurrection is proclaimed +• Hope for Christ's coming again is affirmed with joy +• Invitation to receive salvation through faith and trust in Christ +• Invitation to the Lord's table for those who love and trust Him +• Table setting and gathering in groups +• Elders/ushers directing participants when to come up to the table +• Passing of bread and juice, with associated invocations +• Invitation to say "the body of Christ given for you" +• Passing of juice, with associated invocation +• Invitation to say "the blood of Christ shed for you" +• Helping the elders and worship team during services +• Location of prayer team in foyer for meetings +• Option to receive supper at front or from an elder nearby +• Invitation to serving teams to come forward +• Reference to body of Christ given for spiritual nourishment +• References to Jesus' return and second coming +• Metaphors of a bride waiting for her groom (church as a church ready for Christ) +• Longing for Christ's return and King +• Themes of hope, salvation, and freedom from death and sin +• Descriptions of Christ's sacrifice and resurrection +• Broken chains +• Salvation in Jesus' name +• Jesus Christ as living home +• Help from God in times of trouble +• God's love as anchor and hope +• Dependence on God +• Prayer and worship +• God's blessing and guidance for the journey ahead +• Praise to God and Jesus Christ +• Joyful singing and praising +• Reminders of heaven and nature's glory +• The earth being ruled by a savior +• Repetition of joyful songs and praise +• Sin and sorrow being overcome +• Thoughts being guided towards blessings and truth +• God's rule through love, truth, and grace +• Wonders of God's righteousness and love \ No newline at end of file diff --git "a/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 10, 2023 (2nd week of Advent 2023)_transcript.txt" "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 10, 2023 (2nd week of Advent 2023)_transcript.txt" new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..5b5620c4293b2c4318be8f965233667ef505f0fc --- /dev/null +++ "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 10, 2023 (2nd week of Advent 2023)_transcript.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,2371 @@ +[0.00 --> 5.18] Breaking in a stable for a throne. +[6.64 --> 12.26] If I were a wise man, I would travel far. +[13.18 --> 19.06] If I were a shepherd, I would do my part. +[19.28 --> 25.40] Poor as I am, I would give to him my heart. +[25.40 --> 32.12] And he shall reign forevermore, forevermore. +[32.60 --> 38.84] And he shall reign forevermore, forevermore. +[39.80 --> 42.90] Unto us, trial is born. +[43.20 --> 46.28] The King of kings, the Lord of lords. +[46.56 --> 52.18] And he shall reign forevermore, forevermore. +[52.18 --> 56.42] Here within the manger lies. +[56.72 --> 59.74] The one who built the starry skies. +[60.06 --> 62.92] This baby born for sacrifice. +[63.70 --> 65.70] Christ our Messiah. +[66.70 --> 69.82] To our hopes and to our fears. +[70.08 --> 73.14] The Savior of the world appears. +[73.38 --> 76.58] The promise of eternal years. +[76.98 --> 79.18] Christ our Messiah. +[79.18 --> 88.68] The King of kings, the." +[89.36 --> 90.74] The King of kings, the Israel of kings. +[91.14 --> 93.56] Praise the Lord of kings, the Israel of kings. +[93.70 --> 99.08] And He shall reign forevermore, forevermore. +[99.08 --> 105.90] And he shall reign forevermore, forevermore +[105.90 --> 109.48] A child is born to us, a child is born +[109.48 --> 112.60] The King of kings and the Lord +[112.60 --> 119.36] And he shall reign forevermore, forevermore +[119.36 --> 122.08] And he shall reign +[122.08 --> 129.08] He shall reign +[129.08 --> 134.98] He shall reign forevermore +[152.08 --> 182.06] And he shall reign forever +[182.08 --> 212.06] And he shall reign forever +[212.08 --> 242.06] And he shall reign forever +[242.08 --> 272.06] And he shall reign forever +[272.08 --> 302.06] Thank you. +[302.08 --> 332.06] Thank you. +[332.08 --> 362.06] Thank you. +[362.08 --> 392.06] Thank you. +[392.08 --> 422.06] Thank you. +[422.06 --> 424.06] Thank you. +[452.06 --> 454.06] Thank you. +[482.06 --> 484.06] Thank you. +[512.06 --> 514.06] Thank you. +[542.06 --> 544.06] Thank you. +[572.06 --> 574.06] Thank you. +[602.06 --> 604.06] Thank you. +[632.06 --> 634.06] Thank you. +[662.06 --> 664.06] Thank you. +[692.06 --> 694.06] Thank you. +[694.06 --> 696.06] Thank you. +[696.06 --> 698.06] Thank you. +[698.06 --> 704.62] Glory in the highest +[704.62 --> 709.42] Glory to you +[709.42 --> 715.52] Glory to you, O God +[728.06 --> 758.04] Glory to you, O God +[758.06 --> 788.04] Glory to you, O God +[788.06 --> 798.06] I don't have Christ the Lord +[798.06 --> 807.72] So let's say you want to describe the feeling of anticipating a future that's better than the present. +[807.72 --> 814.04] You might be giddy or excited or maybe unsure, but most of us know that experience. We call it hope. +[814.34 --> 818.14] It's a state of anticipation and it's crucial for healthy human existence. +[818.58 --> 821.18] And it's a really important concept in the Bible. +[821.54 --> 826.46] In fact, there are many words for hope in the ancient languages of the Bible and they're all fascinating. +[826.46 --> 830.52] In the Old Testament, there are two main Hebrew words translated as hope. +[830.80 --> 833.94] The first is yachal, which means simply to wait for. +[834.40 --> 839.76] Like in the story of Noah and the Ark, as the floodwaters recede, Noah had to yachal for weeks. +[840.00 --> 843.06] The other Hebrew word is kavah, which also means to wait. +[843.26 --> 846.30] It's related to the Hebrew word kav, which means cord. +[846.30 --> 851.32] When you pull a kav tight, you produce a state of tension until there's release. +[851.64 --> 856.40] That's kavah, the feeling of tension and expectation while you wait for something to happen. +[856.84 --> 862.02] The prophet Isaiah depicts God as a farmer who plants vines and kavahs for good grapes. +[862.32 --> 868.78] Or the prophet Micah talks about farmers who both kavah and yachal for morning dew to give moisture to the land. +[868.78 --> 872.56] So in biblical Hebrew, hope is about waiting or expectation. +[873.24 --> 874.44] But waiting for what? +[874.86 --> 878.70] In the period of Israel's prophets, as the nation was sinking into self-destruction, +[878.86 --> 884.66] Isaiah said, at this moment, the Lord's hiding his face from Israel, so I will kavah for him. +[885.10 --> 889.02] The only hope Isaiah had in those dark days was the hope for God himself. +[889.50 --> 894.90] You find this same notion of hope all over the book of Psalms, where these words appear over 40 times. +[894.90 --> 898.48] In almost every case, what people are waiting for is God. +[898.48 --> 902.48] Like in Psalm 130, the poet cries out from a pit of despair, +[902.76 --> 909.68] I kavah for the Lord, let Israel yachal for the Lord, because he's loyal and will redeem Israel from its sins. +[909.92 --> 913.84] Biblical hope is based on a person, which makes it different from optimism. +[914.22 --> 919.76] Optimism is about choosing to see, in any situation, how circumstances could work out for the best. +[919.92 --> 922.26] But biblical hope is not focused on circumstances. +[922.26 --> 927.18] In fact, hopeful people in the Bible often recognize there's no evidence things will get better. +[927.18 --> 929.18] But you choose hope anyway. +[929.18 --> 930.54] Like the prophet Hosea. +[930.54 --> 935.06] He lived in a dark time when Israel was being oppressed by foreign empires. +[935.06 --> 941.18] And he chose hope when he said God could turn this valley of trouble into a door of hope. +[941.18 --> 944.10] Like the day when Israel came up from the land of Egypt. +[944.46 --> 950.18] God had surprised his people with redemption back in the days of the Exodus, and he could do so again. +[950.18 --> 954.10] So it's God's past faithfulness that motivates hope for the future. +[954.26 --> 958.74] You look forward by looking backward, trusting in nothing other than God's character. +[959.02 --> 961.10] It's like the poet of Psalm 39 who says, +[961.30 --> 963.60] And now, O Lord, what else can I kavah for? +[963.92 --> 965.18] You are my yachal. +[965.40 --> 969.98] In the New Testament, the earliest followers of Jesus cultivated this similar habit of hope. +[969.98 --> 976.82] They believed that Jesus' life, death, and resurrection was God's surprising response to our slavery to evil and death. +[976.82 --> 979.94] The empty tomb opened up a new door of hope. +[980.26 --> 983.14] And they used the Greek word elpis to describe this anticipation. +[983.66 --> 987.60] The apostle Peter said that Jesus' resurrection opened up a living hope. +[987.86 --> 989.08] That people can be reborn. +[989.52 --> 991.36] To become new and different kinds of humans. +[992.16 --> 993.98] More than once, the apostle Paul says, +[994.18 --> 997.64] The good news about Jesus announces the elpis of glory. +[997.64 --> 1003.76] In both cases, this elpis is based on a person, the risen Jesus, who has overcome death. +[1004.16 --> 1005.78] And this hope wasn't just for humans. +[1006.14 --> 1012.26] The apostles believed that what happened to Jesus in the resurrection was a foretaste of what God had planned for the whole universe. +[1012.60 --> 1013.36] In Paul's words, +[1013.56 --> 1021.10] It's a hope that creation itself will be liberated from slavery to corruption into freedom when God's children are glorified. +[1021.62 --> 1023.48] So Christian hope is bold, +[1023.48 --> 1028.16] waiting for humanity and the whole universe to be rescued from evil and death. +[1028.36 --> 1029.90] And some would say it's crazy. +[1030.22 --> 1031.06] And maybe it is. +[1031.18 --> 1034.24] But biblical hope isn't optimism based on the odds. +[1034.38 --> 1040.96] It's a choice to wait for God to bring about a future that's as surprising as a crucified man rising from the dead. +[1041.26 --> 1045.76] Christian hope looks back to the risen Jesus in order to look forward. +[1045.76 --> 1047.58] And so we wait. +[1047.96 --> 1050.76] That's what the biblical words for hope are all about. +[1061.28 --> 1062.48] Good morning. +[1064.00 --> 1073.64] Welcome into worship on this second Sunday of Advent where we are exploring the theme and idea of hope. +[1073.64 --> 1077.26] If you're a guest with us this morning, we are glad that you are here. +[1077.38 --> 1078.08] My name is Chris. +[1078.26 --> 1080.10] I'm one of the pastors here. +[1080.26 --> 1084.46] And it's my privilege with a couple others to lead you in our worship together. +[1085.00 --> 1087.06] Our worship today will come to the table. +[1087.36 --> 1091.46] And so if you are here, you can already begin preparing your hearts for that. +[1091.54 --> 1095.68] If you're online, you can participate with us when we come there as well. +[1096.32 --> 1100.12] Just two really quick announcements before the greeting. +[1100.12 --> 1109.56] In your mailboxes, if you have one of those here or on the Connect table at the back, you will have received an invitation. +[1110.48 --> 1117.50] This invitation is to an event called Oh Holy Night that we are doing next weekend at 4 p.m. +[1117.96 --> 1118.82] And so hear that. +[1119.00 --> 1122.02] Next weekend at 4 p.m., we're going to come together. +[1122.14 --> 1124.28] We're going to sing carols and other Christmas songs. +[1124.28 --> 1127.88] And we're going to have a little children's worship time program and hear stories. +[1128.04 --> 1129.32] And it's going to be a great evening. +[1130.04 --> 1135.48] Following that, there will be a hot chocolate bar and a gingerbread cookie decorating station. +[1135.48 --> 1144.80] And so what we hope is that you will receive this invitation and then pass it forward to a neighbor or a co-worker or a friend or someone, +[1144.96 --> 1151.18] inviting them to join us on December 17 at 4 p.m. for Oh Holy Night. +[1151.34 --> 1155.46] So we can sing into this Christmas season together. +[1156.10 --> 1158.22] As well, the second announcement just beginning. +[1158.22 --> 1166.20] On Christmas Day, December 25th, which is a Monday this year, we will be gathering for worship at 10 a.m. +[1166.20 --> 1168.24] like we have traditionally in the past. +[1168.36 --> 1172.46] But we wanted to remind you that we are doing that again this year. +[1172.64 --> 1174.94] So Christmas Day at 10 a.m. here. +[1175.98 --> 1184.02] I'm going to invite you to stand as we are welcomed into God's presence by receiving His greeting and by His calling us to worship Him. +[1184.50 --> 1186.20] Receive the greeting of God. +[1186.20 --> 1190.06] Grace, mercy, and peace to you. +[1190.28 --> 1196.76] From God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, His Son, and our Savior, through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[1197.76 --> 1198.16] Amen. +[1216.20 --> 1239.04] Today we light the second candle of Advent, the candle of hope. +[1239.04 --> 1247.06] N.T. Wright describes the Christmas season in his intro to his book, For All God's Worth. +[1248.06 --> 1255.68] Christmas is God lighting a candle, and you don't light a candle in a room that's already full of sunlight. +[1256.48 --> 1264.18] You light a candle in a room so murky that the candle, when lit, reveals just how bad things really are. +[1264.18 --> 1272.24] The light shines in the darkness, says St. John, and the darkness has not overcome it. +[1272.86 --> 1273.66] And there it is. +[1274.62 --> 1283.92] Our hope in the person of Jesus, even in this dark and murky world, the darkness has not overcome Him. +[1283.92 --> 1285.92] Jesus has overcome. +[1285.92 --> 1286.50] Jesus has overcome. +[1287.22 --> 1289.40] He is our lighthouse in the storm. +[1290.76 --> 1293.62] Our only true hope. +[1294.38 --> 1295.84] Let's join our voices in worship. +[1295.84 --> 1319.48] O come, O come, Emmanuel, +[1319.48 --> 1326.36] Some captive Israel +[1326.36 --> 1334.12] That mourns in lowly exile near +[1334.12 --> 1341.04] Until the Son of God appears +[1341.04 --> 1348.84] Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel +[1348.84 --> 1354.60] Shall come to thee, O Israel +[1354.60 --> 1364.08] O come, O wisdom, from on high +[1364.08 --> 1369.60] Through order and all things vitally +[1369.60 --> 1376.90] To us the path of knowledge shown +[1376.90 --> 1382.66] And teach us in its ways to go +[1382.66 --> 1391.54] Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel +[1391.54 --> 1396.66] Shall come to thee, O Israel +[1396.66 --> 1402.42] O come, thou branch of Jesse +[1402.42 --> 1408.18] O come, thou branch of Jesse +[1408.18 --> 1413.94] And rescue them +[1413.94 --> 1419.94] From depths of hell your people save +[1419.94 --> 1425.94] And give them victory o'er the grave +[1425.94 --> 1431.70] Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel +[1431.70 --> 1437.46] O come, thou Christ, O Israel +[1437.46 --> 1446.46] O come, thou bright and morning star +[1446.46 --> 1453.46] And bring us comfort from afar +[1453.46 --> 1459.22] Disperse the gloomy cloud of night +[1459.22 --> 1467.22] And death's of shadow's moon to fly +[1467.22 --> 1475.22] Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel +[1475.22 --> 1480.98] Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel +[1480.98 --> 1482.74] O Israel +[1482.74 --> 1486.74] O Israel +[1486.74 --> 1496.34] O Israel +[1496.34 --> 1506.38] O Israel +[1506.38 --> 1510.50] Jesus, hope of the nations +[1510.50 --> 1516.50] Jesus, comfort for all who mourn. +[1516.50 --> 1523.50] You are the source of heaven's hope on earth. +[1523.50 --> 1527.50] Jesus, light in the darkness. +[1527.50 --> 1532.50] Jesus, truth in each circumstance. +[1532.50 --> 1538.50] You are the source of heaven's light on earth. +[1538.50 --> 1543.50] In history you lived and died. +[1543.50 --> 1548.50] You broke the chains you rose to life. +[1548.50 --> 1552.50] You are the hope living in us. +[1552.50 --> 1556.50] You are the rock in whom we trust. +[1556.50 --> 1564.50] You are the light shining for all the world to see. +[1564.50 --> 1569.50] You rose from the dead, thunder in fear. +[1569.50 --> 1573.50] Our Prince of Peace drawing us here. +[1573.50 --> 1580.50] Jesus our home living for all who will receive. +[1580.50 --> 1582.50] Lord, we believe. +[1590.50 --> 1594.50] Jesus, hope of the nations. +[1594.50 --> 1599.50] Jesus, comfort for all who mourn. +[1599.50 --> 1606.50] You are the source of heaven's hope on earth. +[1606.50 --> 1610.50] Jesus, light in the darkness. +[1610.50 --> 1615.50] Jesus, truth in each circumstance. +[1615.50 --> 1616.50] Jesus, truth in the darkness. +[1616.50 --> 1621.50] You are the source of heaven's hope on earth. +[1621.50 --> 1625.50] In history you lived and died. +[1625.50 --> 1630.50] You broke the chains you rose to life. +[1630.50 --> 1631.50] You are the light on earth. +[1631.50 --> 1645.50] You are the light shining for all the world to see. +[1645.50 --> 1650.50] You rose from the dead, conquering fear. +[1650.50 --> 1654.50] Our Prince of Peace drawing us near. +[1654.50 --> 1660.50] Jesus our home living for all who will receive. +[1660.50 --> 1664.70] Lord, we believe +[1664.70 --> 1668.78] Lord, we believe +[1668.78 --> 1672.82] Lord, we believe +[1672.82 --> 1682.32] Father, the world is so dark and murky +[1682.32 --> 1684.36] we sometimes lose sight of your light. +[1685.36 --> 1687.78] We give darkness more credit and power than we should, +[1687.92 --> 1690.04] forgetting in whom our hope is found. +[1691.02 --> 1694.52] Forgive us for not trusting in the power and the beauty of your light, +[1695.34 --> 1698.06] for not seeing the beauty of your love. +[1699.84 --> 1702.28] How we longed to see your light +[1702.28 --> 1705.62] shining in this dark world. Holy Spirit, +[1706.44 --> 1710.16] will you open up our eyes to the hope we have in Jesus +[1710.16 --> 1714.56] and the power that is in his name. Jesus, the darkness +[1714.56 --> 1718.46] has not and will not overcome you. Help us +[1718.46 --> 1724.10] to walk boldly, knowing it is in you alone that our hope is found. Amen. +[1724.10 --> 1737.72] In Christ alone +[1737.72 --> 1750.34] My hope is found. He is my life, my strength, my soul. This cornerstone, this solid ground, +[1750.34 --> 1759.76] firm through the piercest drought and storm. What highs of love, what depths of peace, +[1759.76 --> 1769.70] when fears are still and strivings cease. My comforter, my all in all, +[1769.70 --> 1775.04] here in the love of Christ I stand. +[1775.04 --> 1793.28] In Christ alone, who took on flesh, fullness of love and helpless faith, +[1793.28 --> 1805.56] this gift of love and righteousness, scorned by the ones he came to save. Till on the cross +[1805.56 --> 1822.38] that Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfied. For every sin on him was laid, here in the death of Christ I live. +[1822.38 --> 1829.38] in Christ alone, who took on flesh, the wrath of God was satisfied. +[1829.38 --> 1844.38] There in the ground his body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain. Then bursting forth in glorious day, +[1844.38 --> 1853.38] up from the grave he rose again. And as he stands in victory, +[1853.38 --> 1862.38] since curse has lost its grip on me. For I am his, and he is mine, +[1862.38 --> 1869.38] bought with the precious blood of Christ. +[1869.38 --> 1885.38] No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me. +[1885.38 --> 1894.38] From life's first cry to final breath, Jesus commends my destiny. +[1894.38 --> 1903.38] No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from his hand. +[1903.38 --> 1912.38] Till he returns, or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I'll stand. +[1912.38 --> 1921.38] No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from his hand. +[1921.38 --> 1932.38] Till he returns, or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I'll stand. +[1932.38 --> 1937.38] Till he returns, or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I'll stand. +[1937.38 --> 1942.38] Till he returns, or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I'll stand. +[1942.38 --> 1959.38] Till he returns, or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I'll stand. +[1959.38 --> 1970.38] All have declared the glory of the risen Lord, +[1970.38 --> 1982.38] Who can compare, With the beauty of the Lord. +[1982.38 --> 1993.38] Forever he will be, Forever he will be, The Lamb upon the throne, +[1993.38 --> 2005.38] I gladly bow my knee, I gladly bow my knee, And worship him alone. +[2005.38 --> 2021.38] I will proclaim, The glory of the risen Lord, Who once was slain, +[2021.38 --> 2026.38] To reconcile, O man, To come. +[2026.38 --> 2036.38] Forever he will be, Forever he will be, The Lamb upon the throne, +[2036.38 --> 2044.38] The Lamb upon the throne, I gladly bow my knee, I gladly bow my knee, +[2044.38 --> 2046.38] And worship him alone. +[2046.38 --> 2049.38] And worship him alone. +[2049.38 --> 2057.38] Forever he will be, Forever he will be, The Lamb upon the throne, +[2057.38 --> 2063.38] The Lamb upon the throne, The Lamb upon the throne, I gladly bow my knee, +[2063.38 --> 2073.38] I gladly bow my knee, I gladly bow my knee, And worship him alone. +[2073.38 --> 2078.38] I gladly bow my knee, I gladly bow my knee, And worship him alone. +[2078.38 --> 2079.38] And worship him alone. +[2079.38 --> 2080.38] And worship him alone. +[2080.38 --> 2081.38] Yes. +[2081.38 --> 2083.38] Let's take them to church. +[2083.38 --> 2084.38] Okay. +[2084.38 --> 2086.38] Good morning. +[2086.38 --> 2087.38] My name is Clim. +[2087.38 --> 2108.36] I also have done this in the Attire,, and I thank you for fulfilling the +[2108.36 --> 2109.80] I'm one of the deacons here at Emanuel. +[2110.22 --> 2113.90] The first offering is for the ministry and missions of our church. +[2114.80 --> 2117.52] The special offering today is a reverse offering. +[2118.38 --> 2123.40] We have been blessed as a church and are called to pass that blessing on to others. +[2124.08 --> 2130.94] So if you know someone who is struggling, you can give them a small gift by way of a gift card. +[2130.94 --> 2143.96] If we do run out of gift cards or you know someone who needs more than $25, talk to myself or one of the other deacons after the service and we are happy to help. +[2146.92 --> 2149.96] Matthew chapter 6 verse 1 to 4. +[2149.96 --> 2154.66] Truly I tell you, they have not received their reward in full. +[2155.44 --> 2164.60] But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing so that your giving may be in secret. +[2165.64 --> 2170.92] Then your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you. +[2170.92 --> 2180.98] There's the bags are for the budget and then there's baskets going around with the gift cards in it. +[2181.28 --> 2181.70] Thank you. +[2181.70 --> 2182.70] Thank you. +[2200.92 --> 2230.90] Thank you. +[2230.92 --> 2247.42] Thank you. +[2247.42 --> 2255.68] Thank you. +[2255.68 --> 2257.36] Thank you. +[2257.36 --> 2260.48] since day +[2260.48 --> 2262.16] oh +[2262.16 --> 2266.14] shepherds +[2266.14 --> 2268.72] why this jubilee +[2268.72 --> 2271.56] why your joyous +[2271.56 --> 2272.96] strains prolong +[2272.96 --> 2274.92] what glad +[2274.92 --> 2277.16] joys and tidings +[2277.16 --> 2278.86] be which +[2278.86 --> 2280.52] inspire your +[2280.52 --> 2282.28] heavenly song +[2282.28 --> 2290.68] Gloria +[2290.68 --> 2295.62] in excelsis Deo +[2295.62 --> 2301.68] Gloria +[2301.68 --> 2309.68] in excelsis Deo +[2309.68 --> 2315.68] come to Bethlehem +[2315.68 --> 2317.40] and sing +[2317.40 --> 2319.58] him whose birth +[2319.58 --> 2321.82] the angels sing +[2321.82 --> 2323.96] come adore +[2323.96 --> 2325.70] on bed and +[2325.70 --> 2327.94] knee Christ the +[2327.94 --> 2329.86] Lord the new +[2329.86 --> 2330.80] Lord King +[2330.80 --> 2333.50] Gloria +[2333.50 --> 2335.50] Gloria +[2335.50 --> 2343.50] in excelsis Deo +[2344.06 --> 2347.42] Gloria +[2347.42 --> 2349.50] in excelsis Deo +[2349.50 --> 2351.48] Gloria +[2351.48 --> 2355.84] in excelsis Deo +[2355.84 --> 2356.84] Amen. +[2385.84 --> 2392.84] Good morning, everybody. +[2392.84 --> 2398.84] Can I have the preschoolers all the way up to grade four come up to the front today? +[2398.84 --> 2416.84] I have a question for you. +[2416.84 --> 2426.84] Have you guys ever waited for something that was going to take forever to get here? +[2426.84 --> 2428.84] Christmas? +[2428.84 --> 2429.84] Your birthday? +[2429.84 --> 2431.84] Is anybody else? +[2431.84 --> 2432.84] Ruby? +[2432.84 --> 2433.84] Christmas? +[2433.84 --> 2434.84] Yeah? +[2434.84 --> 2436.84] Anybody else? +[2436.84 --> 2441.84] And how did you guys feel when you had to wait and wait and wait? +[2441.84 --> 2445.84] Halloween? +[2445.84 --> 2448.84] How did you feel? +[2448.84 --> 2451.84] Were you excited? +[2451.84 --> 2455.84] Were you anxious? +[2455.84 --> 2457.84] How did you guys feel? +[2457.84 --> 2460.84] Ruby, how did you feel when you have to wait for Christmas? +[2460.84 --> 2461.84] Excited? +[2461.84 --> 2463.84] Because we have lots of things going on. +[2463.84 --> 2474.84] Today in children's worship time, Joseph is going to get a message from an angel of a surprise. +[2474.84 --> 2477.84] And then they have to wait for the surprise to come. +[2477.84 --> 2483.84] And we are going to learn from Joseph's point of view today in the birth of the story. +[2483.84 --> 2485.84] So can everybody stand up? +[2485.84 --> 2487.84] I'm going to look at the parents. +[2487.84 --> 2491.84] And here we go. +[2491.84 --> 2492.84] The Lord be with you. +[2492.84 --> 2493.84] And also with you. +[2493.84 --> 2494.84] And also with you. +[2494.84 --> 2495.84] And we are going to ask you. +[2495.84 --> 2496.84] And also with you. +[2496.84 --> 2497.84] And also with you. +[2497.84 --> 2499.84] And also with you. +[2499.84 --> 2526.52] Good morning. +[2526.52 --> 2556.50] Thank you. +[2556.52 --> 2563.34] We are grateful for everyone's generosity and gifts and using their resources to serve +[2563.34 --> 2564.46] the Lord through this church. +[2564.88 --> 2569.08] We encourage everyone to think of how you can continue to do that. +[2569.56 --> 2574.28] And then one final push, if we can get to the point where we meet our budget for the +[2574.28 --> 2577.40] year as we have in past years, that would be a wonderful blessing. +[2577.40 --> 2583.28] If you have any questions about how to give, there's numerous ways to talk to myself, any +[2583.28 --> 2586.34] of the other council members, elders, pastors, staff. +[2586.92 --> 2589.48] There's also information in our e-bulletins. +[2589.48 --> 2596.20] Also, a couple other announcements on the youth side, or actually one of them is for church +[2596.20 --> 2596.50] wide. +[2596.64 --> 2598.04] It's for the Mexico mission trip. +[2598.96 --> 2603.70] It's often a lot of youth that attend, and youth grade 10 and up are encouraged to attend, +[2604.12 --> 2606.96] but everyone consider that this trip is open to anyone. +[2606.96 --> 2613.28] So for details on signing up and on what to do for that, see Brandon sitting in the back +[2613.28 --> 2613.74] corner here. +[2613.84 --> 2615.70] He'll be at the Connect booth after church. +[2615.70 --> 2623.00] Also, tonight for youth, the HCBC will be happening from 7 till 8 o'clock. +[2623.66 --> 2628.42] And we just got some exciting news from the Skipper family that Dave and Sheila Skipper had +[2628.42 --> 2630.38] a baby girl, Ava Rose. +[2631.40 --> 2633.84] So we praise God for that. +[2636.14 --> 2638.82] Okay, let's turn to our Lord in prayer. +[2638.82 --> 2648.42] God of creation, Lord of all, our loving Father, we come to you this morning through +[2648.42 --> 2651.70] Jesus, who is the way, the truth, and the life. +[2652.70 --> 2656.62] As we just sang, all heaven declares the glory of the risen Lord. +[2657.18 --> 2660.10] Who can compare with the beauty of the Lord? +[2661.42 --> 2666.98] Lord, we know we do not need to be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer +[2666.98 --> 2671.14] and petition, with thanksgiving, present our request to you, God. +[2671.94 --> 2676.32] Lord, we praise you with thanksgiving for all of the blessings you bestow on us. +[2677.00 --> 2679.54] Every good and perfect gift comes from you, Lord. +[2680.74 --> 2685.58] We thank you for the gift of children, and we pray your blessing on the families in our +[2685.58 --> 2687.74] congregation who are expecting new little ones. +[2688.32 --> 2692.96] We praise you for the exciting news with the Skippers of their new baby, Ava Rose. +[2692.96 --> 2697.50] And Lord, we pray for those who long to have children and have not. +[2698.04 --> 2701.88] Help us trust you to fulfill your will for our lives. +[2702.98 --> 2704.66] Lord, we praise you for our health. +[2705.24 --> 2710.02] We rejoice with Jerry Jansen and her family, as Jerry's granddaughter, Christina, is feeling +[2710.02 --> 2713.74] positive effects from the medication she's taking in her lupus treatment. +[2713.74 --> 2719.36] And we thank you also, Lord, for your hand at work in Jerry's daughter, Gonda, as her heart +[2719.36 --> 2721.92] valve surgery was successful, and she's back home now. +[2723.02 --> 2729.42] Lord, we lift up Dennis Kolkman as he adapts to living with his diabetes diagnosis and adjusts +[2729.42 --> 2730.34] to his new home. +[2731.04 --> 2736.24] In the midst of change, Lord, bless us with the peace of your constant, unchanging love. +[2737.78 --> 2742.02] Lord, we pray for Sai and Greta as Sai is going through tests and treatment. +[2742.02 --> 2745.64] Lord, bring them your peace in this time of uncertainty. +[2746.64 --> 2750.28] We also lift up John Trass as he undergoes medical tests. +[2750.88 --> 2755.82] We ask that you bring John healing and comfort, and we pray for good results for the tests. +[2757.34 --> 2760.64] Lord, at times our lives are so full of uncertainty. +[2761.60 --> 2767.14] Help us hold fast to the certainty of hope and a future that we may have in you, Lord. +[2767.14 --> 2773.78] We also pray for Emmanuel Church and the ministries you have led us to participate in. +[2774.42 --> 2780.30] Lord, make us a beacon of your hope and a love and love to a broken and hurting world. +[2781.40 --> 2785.76] We pray, Lord, that you provide this world with a peace that is only found in you. +[2786.44 --> 2791.50] For those who are suffering from the results of war and violence happening in various places, +[2791.50 --> 2797.28] we pray that you provide them with both physical and mental healing and an end to these wars. +[2798.84 --> 2801.78] Lord, we pray for families, families that are suffering. +[2802.48 --> 2808.28] There's brokenness, loss, loneliness, and grief touching many of us in numerous ways. +[2809.28 --> 2813.74] Some of us are experiencing burdensome times of hardships and underemployment. +[2814.50 --> 2819.02] Lord, help us cast all our burdens on you and know that you will sustain us. +[2819.02 --> 2821.52] You will never let the righteous be shaken. +[2822.90 --> 2825.68] Heal our families and heal our hearts, Lord. +[2826.14 --> 2828.26] Come, O come, Emmanuel, we pray. +[2829.28 --> 2833.12] Lord, as we gather around the table as a body of believers, +[2833.70 --> 2838.22] Lord, we pray that we would be filled as we partake in communion. +[2839.58 --> 2843.32] And as Pastor Chris now comes to bring us your word of Advent hope, +[2843.82 --> 2846.78] we pray that your message through him will resonate in our hearts. +[2846.78 --> 2847.10] Let us pray that you will pray that you will be filled as we pray. +[2847.10 --> 2847.78] Let us pray that you will be filled as we pray. +[2847.78 --> 2850.14] Let us pray that you will be the gospel in the weeks ahead. +[2851.08 --> 2853.76] Let us hold true to the song we just sang. +[2854.38 --> 2857.34] We will proclaim the glory of the risen Lord, +[2857.82 --> 2861.82] who once was slain to reconcile man to God. +[2862.58 --> 2865.68] Forever you will be the Lamb upon the throne, +[2866.08 --> 2869.54] and we gladly bow our knee and worship you alone. +[2869.96 --> 2871.12] In Jesus' name we pray. +[2871.58 --> 2871.86] Amen. +[2871.86 --> 2871.94] Amen. +[2871.94 --> 2872.00] Amen. +[2876.78 --> 2897.96] If you have a Bible, I'm going to invite you, +[2899.40 --> 2902.34] excuse me, to turn that to Isaiah 8. +[2902.34 --> 2907.28] Isaiah 8, we're going to read verse 11 through 17. +[2908.90 --> 2912.66] As we go through, and before we do, just a note, +[2912.76 --> 2916.40] we're going to really focus on verse 17 of this text, +[2916.54 --> 2919.86] and so keep that in mind as we read together. +[2928.86 --> 2930.26] Isaiah 8. +[2932.34 --> 2936.64] Starting at verse 11. +[2936.68 --> 2942.02] This is what the Lord says to me with his strong hand upon me, +[2942.28 --> 2945.12] warning me not to follow the way of his people. +[2946.12 --> 2949.92] Do not call conspiracy everything this people calls conspiracy. +[2950.32 --> 2953.60] Do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it. +[2954.26 --> 2958.22] The Lord Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy. +[2958.22 --> 2960.30] He is the one you are to fear. +[2960.60 --> 2962.52] He is the one you are to dread. +[2962.86 --> 2966.66] He will be a holy place for both Israel and Judah. +[2967.08 --> 2969.78] He will be a stone that causes people to stumble, +[2969.96 --> 2971.40] a rock that makes them fall. +[2971.98 --> 2973.68] And for the people of Jerusalem, +[2973.90 --> 2975.66] he will be a trap and a snare. +[2976.12 --> 2977.34] Many of them will stumble. +[2977.48 --> 2978.72] They will fall and be broken. +[2978.88 --> 2980.40] They will be snared and captured. +[2981.50 --> 2983.64] Bind up this testimony of warning, +[2983.64 --> 2986.98] and seal up God's instruction among my disciples. +[2987.86 --> 2989.72] I will wait for the Lord, +[2990.08 --> 2992.86] who is hiding his face from the descendants of Jacob. +[2993.30 --> 2996.44] I will put my trust in him. +[2996.98 --> 2998.24] This is the word of the Lord. +[2998.24 --> 3006.76] So, for about five hours this week, +[3007.16 --> 3016.16] an entire nation had their hopes wrapped up in one unsure thing. +[3017.52 --> 3019.20] Rob knows what I'm talking about. +[3019.88 --> 3020.98] He might be the only one. +[3021.98 --> 3023.94] For about five hours this week, +[3023.94 --> 3028.20] the Toronto Blue Jays were surely signing Shohei Otani. +[3029.22 --> 3031.62] He was on a plane and had come to Toronto. +[3032.78 --> 3034.22] Kikuchi, another Blue Jay, +[3034.32 --> 3036.56] had rented out a Japanese restaurant. +[3036.90 --> 3039.92] December 8th is important in Japanese culture. +[3040.94 --> 3044.40] The Twitterverse, Xverse, whatever that's called now, +[3044.46 --> 3045.30] was a buzz, +[3045.44 --> 3049.02] and everyone was super excited and super hopeful +[3049.02 --> 3054.32] until word came that, +[3054.44 --> 3058.06] no, he was still at his home in Los Angeles, +[3058.46 --> 3060.40] and he wasn't, in fact, in Toronto. +[3060.82 --> 3061.98] And then a couple hours later, +[3062.08 --> 3063.48] Hope was dashed even further +[3063.48 --> 3066.46] when we found out that he'd signed with the Dodgers. +[3068.04 --> 3070.74] Now, for those of you who that means absolutely nothing, +[3072.04 --> 3074.58] Shohei Otani is a two-way baseball player. +[3074.58 --> 3078.84] He is a once-in-a-century phenomenon as an ace pitcher +[3078.84 --> 3082.64] and a home-run smashing derby winner. +[3083.18 --> 3085.06] He is a phenomenal player +[3085.06 --> 3088.24] around which the Blue Jays could have easily built a World Series team. +[3089.36 --> 3092.02] I'm old enough to remember the last time the Blue Jays won. +[3093.24 --> 3096.32] I hope that my kids will also have that experience. +[3098.16 --> 3100.28] And it could have happened next season. +[3101.00 --> 3103.60] But alas, probably the Dodgers. +[3103.60 --> 3108.36] Hope in the world can be like that. +[3108.72 --> 3111.26] And it can sometimes feel a fickle thing, +[3111.96 --> 3114.44] at least for Toronto sports fans. +[3117.10 --> 3118.20] Yeah, there it is. +[3118.26 --> 3118.64] Thank you. +[3122.06 --> 3127.56] This morning, as we explore this idea of hope, +[3127.56 --> 3133.32] my desire is that we will see, +[3133.80 --> 3139.98] in contrast to how we often talk about hope culturally +[3139.98 --> 3141.34] and in the world today, +[3141.68 --> 3147.02] and what the Bible can offer us in its place. +[3147.94 --> 3149.42] Now, our focus, like I said, +[3149.50 --> 3152.56] comes from verse 17 of the text. +[3152.56 --> 3154.26] And as you read, +[3154.50 --> 3156.64] please get the sense of the text, +[3156.76 --> 3160.80] where the people are standing in this place of uncertainty. +[3161.72 --> 3163.94] They're standing in this place of fear +[3163.94 --> 3165.88] and an unknown future, +[3166.38 --> 3169.66] where things feel like a trap, +[3169.80 --> 3173.14] and where people will be stumbling around in darkness, +[3173.32 --> 3175.30] not sure what is going on. +[3175.30 --> 3176.96] And then Isaiah says, +[3177.34 --> 3179.34] I will wait for the Lord, +[3179.34 --> 3182.38] who is hiding his face from the descendants of Jacob. +[3182.74 --> 3186.68] I will put my trust in him. +[3188.00 --> 3190.56] That word, translated trust, +[3190.90 --> 3192.78] in Isaiah 8 verse 17, +[3193.06 --> 3196.56] is one of the Hebrew words for hope. +[3198.04 --> 3199.84] If you read the ESV, +[3200.00 --> 3202.54] which is another really excellent translation of the Bible, +[3202.54 --> 3204.70] it says hope there. +[3205.74 --> 3208.70] If you read the New English translation of the Bible, +[3208.80 --> 3210.10] which again is another really good one, +[3210.34 --> 3212.12] it says wait there. +[3214.26 --> 3216.30] Trust and wait. +[3217.62 --> 3218.10] Hope. +[3218.98 --> 3221.26] Put my hope in him, says Isaiah. +[3221.40 --> 3223.74] I will wait for him. +[3225.04 --> 3229.22] This Advent, as we look at these words of Advent, +[3229.40 --> 3231.46] peace, hope, joy, and love, +[3231.46 --> 3233.84] we started last week with peace, +[3234.00 --> 3234.94] this week hope, +[3235.10 --> 3237.64] next week Josh is going to help us explore joy. +[3238.34 --> 3239.64] As we look this week, +[3240.16 --> 3241.96] biblical hope is different +[3241.96 --> 3244.96] than the kinds or ideas of hope +[3244.96 --> 3248.58] that are talked about in culture and in the world. +[3250.26 --> 3253.26] This morning is not only for us +[3253.26 --> 3255.88] a biblical theology of hope, +[3255.94 --> 3257.34] but a bit of a contrast +[3257.34 --> 3259.52] to this cultural idea of hope. +[3259.52 --> 3263.10] And what I hope you will see is, +[3263.16 --> 3264.88] and here's our big idea for the morning, +[3266.06 --> 3269.90] biblical hope is not based on circumstances, +[3270.48 --> 3272.64] but on the person of God +[3272.64 --> 3275.64] who has promised a certain future. +[3277.10 --> 3279.26] Biblical hope is not based on circumstances, +[3279.48 --> 3280.64] whatever they may be, +[3280.90 --> 3282.60] but on the person of God +[3282.60 --> 3285.82] who has promised a certain future. +[3285.82 --> 3291.00] Now, just like the translation of the Hebrew word, +[3291.38 --> 3293.64] kavah, into English, +[3294.38 --> 3296.74] the concept of biblical hope +[3296.74 --> 3301.86] includes those two aspects of trust and waiting. +[3303.14 --> 3303.72] Right? +[3303.78 --> 3306.60] You can trust in the midst of a need for hope +[3306.60 --> 3309.60] because you can know that God has promised +[3309.60 --> 3311.66] a particular future. +[3311.66 --> 3314.58] And because we trust with hope, +[3314.72 --> 3317.78] we wait for a certain future to come about +[3317.78 --> 3319.78] knowing that it is fixed. +[3321.30 --> 3322.16] And so already, +[3322.44 --> 3324.42] as we begin just digging here, +[3325.32 --> 3327.60] right, when I say that biblical hope +[3327.60 --> 3329.44] is not based on circumstances, +[3329.70 --> 3331.04] but on the person of God +[3331.04 --> 3333.68] who has promised a certain future, +[3334.34 --> 3337.38] that word certain, right, +[3337.38 --> 3339.20] that word in certain future +[3339.20 --> 3343.28] means particular and fixed. +[3345.00 --> 3346.92] The future that God promises +[3346.92 --> 3348.48] is particular +[3348.48 --> 3351.54] because it looks a particular way. +[3351.68 --> 3353.32] It looks a certain way +[3353.32 --> 3356.24] and He knows exactly how it looks +[3356.24 --> 3358.66] and He knows exactly how to get us there. +[3359.52 --> 3359.64] Right? +[3359.68 --> 3361.32] God has promised a future +[3361.32 --> 3363.88] that can be told about +[3363.88 --> 3366.12] and anticipated already +[3366.12 --> 3368.70] because He has revealed it to us +[3368.70 --> 3369.66] in His Word. +[3371.24 --> 3371.42] Right? +[3371.46 --> 3372.34] It is a future +[3372.34 --> 3375.18] when all things are made new. +[3376.02 --> 3376.94] It is a future +[3376.94 --> 3378.28] when there's no more crying +[3378.28 --> 3380.56] or dying or pain +[3380.56 --> 3382.40] for the old order has been washed away. +[3382.62 --> 3383.40] It is a future +[3383.40 --> 3385.64] where everything is made right, +[3385.88 --> 3387.96] where there's no more injustice, +[3387.96 --> 3390.34] where there's perfect shalom, +[3390.74 --> 3391.92] peace with God. +[3391.92 --> 3392.90] It is a future +[3392.90 --> 3394.88] where the dwelling place of God +[3394.88 --> 3397.00] is now with humanity. +[3397.98 --> 3398.08] Right? +[3398.10 --> 3399.60] That's part of our hope +[3399.60 --> 3403.74] and it is a particularly well-defined view +[3403.74 --> 3405.34] of human history +[3405.34 --> 3407.16] and where we're going. +[3408.52 --> 3411.36] And that hope is particular +[3411.36 --> 3412.44] or it is certain +[3412.44 --> 3415.02] and it is fixed. +[3415.68 --> 3415.84] Right? +[3415.86 --> 3417.28] That's the other aspect of this. +[3417.40 --> 3419.66] The hope that God has promised +[3419.66 --> 3421.50] for a certain future +[3421.50 --> 3422.84] is both particular +[3422.84 --> 3424.38] and fixed. +[3424.60 --> 3425.70] And what that means is +[3425.70 --> 3427.22] it can't be changed. +[3428.10 --> 3428.22] Right? +[3428.26 --> 3429.76] That God will accomplish +[3429.76 --> 3430.60] the purpose +[3430.60 --> 3432.64] for which He has set out +[3432.64 --> 3433.70] both in creation +[3433.70 --> 3434.78] and in redemption. +[3435.22 --> 3435.42] Right? +[3435.46 --> 3436.70] In revealing His Word +[3436.70 --> 3437.42] to the world +[3437.42 --> 3438.86] and His coming down +[3438.86 --> 3440.14] as the Word made flesh +[3440.14 --> 3441.60] in the person of Jesus Christ. +[3441.88 --> 3442.38] In fact, +[3442.94 --> 3444.08] Christmas itself +[3444.08 --> 3445.74] is an example +[3445.74 --> 3447.64] of how this truth, +[3447.90 --> 3450.32] this fixed future truth +[3450.32 --> 3452.88] is realized among us. +[3453.84 --> 3454.24] Right? +[3454.24 --> 3454.88] Because Christmas +[3454.88 --> 3456.38] leads to the life +[3456.38 --> 3457.44] and the death +[3457.44 --> 3458.24] and the resurrection +[3458.24 --> 3459.56] of Jesus Christ. +[3460.28 --> 3462.02] In Romans 5 verse 6 says, +[3462.02 --> 3463.06] You see, +[3463.94 --> 3465.54] at just the right time, +[3466.02 --> 3467.84] when we were still powerless, +[3468.46 --> 3470.88] Christ died for the ungodly. +[3471.42 --> 3472.34] And that phrase, +[3472.44 --> 3474.82] at just the right time, +[3475.38 --> 3477.34] means everything here. +[3478.46 --> 3478.70] Right? +[3478.82 --> 3480.28] Everything God does +[3480.28 --> 3482.82] is at just the right time. +[3484.40 --> 3486.76] His future and His plans +[3486.76 --> 3487.80] are fixed +[3487.80 --> 3490.92] because God is the Lord of time, +[3490.92 --> 3491.96] not bound by it, +[3492.00 --> 3493.16] but ruling over it. +[3494.20 --> 3494.32] Right? +[3494.38 --> 3495.56] Before the foundation +[3495.56 --> 3496.62] of the world, +[3496.74 --> 3498.62] before God even began +[3498.62 --> 3499.46] to create, +[3499.66 --> 3500.84] He knew exactly +[3500.84 --> 3502.08] what would happen +[3502.08 --> 3503.34] and how He would +[3503.34 --> 3504.30] redeem the world +[3504.30 --> 3504.96] in response, +[3505.06 --> 3505.84] how He would bring it +[3505.84 --> 3506.72] back to Himself +[3506.72 --> 3508.72] at just the right time. +[3511.44 --> 3513.50] And God's promise +[3513.50 --> 3515.98] isn't like when you +[3515.98 --> 3518.00] or I say a promise, +[3518.12 --> 3518.60] when we say, +[3518.74 --> 3519.56] I promise, right? +[3519.70 --> 3520.36] There's always +[3520.36 --> 3521.26] the possibility +[3521.26 --> 3523.00] of falling short. +[3523.90 --> 3524.50] There's always +[3524.50 --> 3525.24] the possibility +[3525.24 --> 3526.42] of not following through. +[3527.04 --> 3527.94] With God, +[3528.06 --> 3529.24] there is no possibility +[3529.24 --> 3530.34] of falling short +[3530.34 --> 3531.02] of His promise. +[3531.14 --> 3532.22] There is no possibility +[3532.22 --> 3534.20] of Him falling short. +[3534.30 --> 3535.24] There is no possibility +[3535.24 --> 3537.14] of God being made a liar. +[3537.60 --> 3537.88] In fact, +[3538.06 --> 3538.90] Numbers 23 +[3538.90 --> 3540.30] addresses this exactly, +[3540.82 --> 3541.02] saying, +[3541.14 --> 3542.44] God is not human +[3542.44 --> 3543.54] that He should lie, +[3543.68 --> 3544.62] not a human being +[3544.62 --> 3545.54] that He should change +[3545.54 --> 3546.50] His mind. +[3546.82 --> 3547.64] Does He speak +[3547.64 --> 3548.60] and then not act? +[3548.96 --> 3549.86] Does He promise +[3549.86 --> 3550.70] and not fulfill? +[3552.54 --> 3553.60] Of course He does. +[3553.70 --> 3554.34] He promises +[3554.34 --> 3555.74] and fulfills. +[3555.88 --> 3556.80] That's who God is. +[3556.88 --> 3558.14] He can't lie. +[3558.42 --> 3559.28] He doesn't promise +[3559.28 --> 3560.32] and leave that promise +[3560.32 --> 3560.88] unfulfilled +[3560.88 --> 3561.86] because that would be +[3561.86 --> 3563.68] contrary to His nature, +[3564.24 --> 3565.60] the very being of God. +[3567.52 --> 3568.54] Biblical hope +[3568.54 --> 3570.02] is trust +[3570.02 --> 3571.50] and waiting, +[3571.50 --> 3572.64] or it is trust +[3572.64 --> 3573.98] in waiting +[3573.98 --> 3576.48] for a fixed, +[3576.92 --> 3578.02] particular, +[3578.82 --> 3580.56] certain future. +[3583.20 --> 3584.20] Now culturally, +[3584.56 --> 3585.36] let's contrast, +[3585.52 --> 3585.92] culturally, +[3586.28 --> 3587.28] in the world today, +[3587.48 --> 3588.84] hope is something +[3588.84 --> 3590.52] a little different +[3590.52 --> 3591.58] and what I hope +[3591.58 --> 3592.68] we will begin to see, +[3592.82 --> 3593.74] what I hope +[3593.74 --> 3594.50] we will begin to see +[3594.50 --> 3596.72] is that it is something +[3596.72 --> 3598.58] a little bit less +[3598.58 --> 3600.38] than what the Bible +[3600.38 --> 3600.98] has to offer. +[3601.66 --> 3602.86] Generally speaking, +[3603.06 --> 3604.40] hope in our world +[3604.40 --> 3606.50] is a sense of longing, +[3607.18 --> 3607.42] right? +[3607.48 --> 3608.54] And that sense of longing +[3608.54 --> 3609.38] can be ambiguous +[3609.38 --> 3610.56] or it can be unclear, +[3610.90 --> 3612.18] but it's a desire +[3612.18 --> 3613.12] for something else. +[3613.74 --> 3614.30] Hope, +[3614.46 --> 3615.58] for so many people, +[3616.06 --> 3617.82] is defined +[3617.82 --> 3619.26] as some sort of +[3619.26 --> 3621.14] unsure optimism. +[3622.58 --> 3622.82] Now, +[3623.28 --> 3625.92] in its simplest form, +[3626.36 --> 3626.52] right, +[3626.70 --> 3628.12] optimism is about +[3628.12 --> 3629.26] choosing to see +[3629.26 --> 3630.24] how a situation +[3630.24 --> 3631.86] could work out +[3631.86 --> 3632.58] for the best. +[3633.72 --> 3634.76] Not that it will, +[3635.50 --> 3636.28] but that it could. +[3637.32 --> 3637.54] Now, +[3637.88 --> 3639.56] let's slow down +[3639.56 --> 3639.94] a minute +[3639.94 --> 3641.30] and be clear, +[3641.52 --> 3641.72] right, +[3641.78 --> 3643.04] because choosing +[3643.04 --> 3643.96] to see +[3643.96 --> 3645.04] how a situation +[3645.04 --> 3646.20] could work out +[3646.20 --> 3647.34] for the best +[3647.34 --> 3649.04] is a really +[3649.04 --> 3650.04] healthy practice. +[3652.04 --> 3652.56] Right? +[3652.62 --> 3653.46] In counseling, +[3653.98 --> 3654.86] in therapy, +[3654.86 --> 3655.88] if you've ever +[3655.88 --> 3658.02] had the honor +[3658.02 --> 3658.74] of doing that, +[3658.82 --> 3659.60] you might talk +[3659.60 --> 3661.64] about reframing +[3661.64 --> 3662.60] your particular +[3662.60 --> 3663.42] circumstances. +[3664.68 --> 3664.88] Right? +[3664.88 --> 3665.38] You might talk +[3665.38 --> 3665.82] about how you +[3665.82 --> 3666.68] choose to see +[3666.68 --> 3667.54] things in a different +[3667.54 --> 3667.96] light, +[3668.36 --> 3669.28] in a way that +[3669.28 --> 3670.06] doesn't reinforce +[3670.06 --> 3671.22] negative ideas +[3671.22 --> 3671.84] or reinforce +[3671.84 --> 3673.50] words or things +[3673.50 --> 3674.02] that are bouncing +[3674.02 --> 3674.98] around in your head. +[3675.94 --> 3676.76] And let me be, +[3676.88 --> 3677.06] again, +[3677.18 --> 3678.02] abundantly clear, +[3678.14 --> 3678.24] like, +[3678.38 --> 3679.32] doing that work +[3679.32 --> 3680.38] is really good. +[3681.08 --> 3681.92] It's healthy, +[3682.40 --> 3683.30] important work. +[3683.30 --> 3684.38] And in my own +[3684.38 --> 3684.88] counseling, +[3685.18 --> 3685.60] people, +[3685.76 --> 3686.58] and in receiving, +[3687.10 --> 3687.26] right, +[3687.46 --> 3689.84] we do this work +[3689.84 --> 3690.72] together. +[3691.20 --> 3692.86] And I use the language +[3692.86 --> 3695.04] of making new meaning. +[3695.76 --> 3695.98] Right? +[3696.02 --> 3696.52] The idea +[3696.52 --> 3697.92] being that +[3697.92 --> 3699.14] after an experience +[3699.14 --> 3700.02] or a situation, +[3700.02 --> 3701.48] we make particular +[3701.48 --> 3702.18] meanings +[3702.18 --> 3703.88] of certain events +[3703.88 --> 3705.78] because of things +[3705.78 --> 3706.76] that were said to us +[3706.76 --> 3707.60] or done to us +[3707.60 --> 3708.84] or things that we did +[3708.84 --> 3710.28] or things that we said. +[3710.98 --> 3711.14] Right? +[3711.20 --> 3711.48] And then, +[3711.74 --> 3712.90] in our processing, +[3712.90 --> 3714.06] the healthy, +[3714.74 --> 3716.52] maybe even optimistic, +[3717.04 --> 3717.82] reframing +[3717.82 --> 3718.70] is to make +[3718.70 --> 3719.90] a new meaning. +[3721.18 --> 3721.38] Right? +[3721.40 --> 3722.76] It's to redefine +[3722.76 --> 3723.52] that event +[3723.52 --> 3724.88] for us. +[3725.24 --> 3725.38] Now, +[3725.42 --> 3726.36] sometimes that requires +[3726.36 --> 3727.26] talking to the people +[3727.26 --> 3727.76] involved. +[3727.94 --> 3729.22] Sometimes that requires +[3729.22 --> 3730.32] forgiving other people. +[3730.48 --> 3731.52] Sometimes that requires +[3731.52 --> 3733.16] forgiving ourselves. +[3734.02 --> 3735.18] And all of these things, +[3735.24 --> 3735.42] again, +[3735.50 --> 3736.30] all of these things +[3736.30 --> 3736.84] are good +[3736.84 --> 3737.80] and healthy +[3737.80 --> 3738.92] and they're part +[3738.92 --> 3740.94] of this cultural idea +[3740.94 --> 3742.78] that floats around +[3742.78 --> 3744.12] in the word of hope. +[3745.66 --> 3746.56] In fact, +[3746.78 --> 3749.06] in the field of education +[3749.06 --> 3750.06] right now, +[3750.12 --> 3750.90] there's all this +[3750.90 --> 3752.82] really good work +[3752.82 --> 3753.48] and talk +[3753.48 --> 3754.88] about growth mindset. +[3756.40 --> 3757.78] We use this language +[3757.78 --> 3758.44] in our own home, +[3758.80 --> 3759.14] actually. +[3759.44 --> 3759.56] Right? +[3759.58 --> 3760.08] The idea +[3760.08 --> 3761.28] that you are growing +[3761.28 --> 3762.24] in understanding +[3762.24 --> 3763.72] and growing in capacity +[3763.72 --> 3764.98] and growing in ability. +[3764.98 --> 3766.48] And so, +[3766.76 --> 3768.40] when your kid says to you, +[3768.50 --> 3769.84] I can't do this, +[3770.36 --> 3771.56] we reframe it +[3771.56 --> 3772.38] and we say, +[3772.58 --> 3773.64] you're learning +[3773.64 --> 3774.58] how to do this. +[3775.60 --> 3775.82] Right? +[3775.86 --> 3776.68] When someone says, +[3776.78 --> 3777.50] I'm too shy +[3777.50 --> 3778.82] to speak in front of people, +[3779.10 --> 3780.04] we reframe it +[3780.04 --> 3780.66] and we say, +[3781.04 --> 3781.58] with practice +[3781.58 --> 3782.34] and encouragement, +[3782.62 --> 3783.36] I can become +[3783.36 --> 3784.14] more confident +[3784.14 --> 3785.08] and I can improve +[3785.08 --> 3786.40] my public speaking skills. +[3788.22 --> 3788.34] Right? +[3789.06 --> 3790.18] Carol Dweck +[3790.18 --> 3791.80] is a leading researcher +[3791.80 --> 3792.52] in this field. +[3792.62 --> 3793.86] She's from Stanford University +[3793.86 --> 3795.36] and she writes, +[3796.44 --> 3797.82] in a growth mindset, +[3798.54 --> 3799.24] people believe +[3799.24 --> 3800.68] that their most basic abilities +[3800.68 --> 3801.48] can be developed +[3801.48 --> 3802.22] through dedication +[3802.22 --> 3803.12] and hard work. +[3803.66 --> 3804.68] Brains and talent +[3804.68 --> 3806.56] are just the starting point. +[3808.64 --> 3809.24] And so again, +[3809.62 --> 3811.84] don't hear what I'm not saying +[3811.84 --> 3813.34] because all of these +[3813.34 --> 3814.70] are really good examples +[3814.70 --> 3815.98] and we can learn +[3815.98 --> 3816.74] and be +[3816.74 --> 3817.64] and do this +[3817.64 --> 3818.96] and they come to us +[3818.96 --> 3821.20] largely from the world today +[3821.20 --> 3821.96] and our culture. +[3822.50 --> 3823.54] All of them +[3823.54 --> 3824.88] require +[3824.88 --> 3827.60] an active definition +[3827.60 --> 3829.50] or an active understanding +[3829.50 --> 3829.96] though +[3829.96 --> 3831.00] of hope. +[3832.46 --> 3833.64] Hope that the way +[3833.64 --> 3835.24] things currently are +[3835.24 --> 3836.62] don't have to be +[3836.62 --> 3837.38] the way things +[3837.38 --> 3838.26] always will be. +[3840.84 --> 3841.74] But whenever +[3841.74 --> 3843.40] I look into +[3843.40 --> 3844.56] these kinds of +[3844.56 --> 3846.26] cultural understandings +[3846.26 --> 3846.90] of ideas, +[3847.38 --> 3848.84] I'm always left +[3848.84 --> 3850.12] with the question, +[3851.12 --> 3851.52] how? +[3851.52 --> 3853.66] How can I have +[3853.66 --> 3854.60] this kind of hope? +[3855.74 --> 3855.88] Right? +[3855.94 --> 3857.70] Or where does this +[3857.70 --> 3858.72] kind of hope come from? +[3858.80 --> 3859.88] What is it grounded in? +[3860.14 --> 3860.68] And perhaps +[3860.68 --> 3861.90] most importantly, +[3862.76 --> 3863.48] why? +[3864.86 --> 3866.20] Why is it true +[3866.20 --> 3867.26] that things +[3867.26 --> 3868.38] don't have to be +[3868.38 --> 3869.76] the way they currently are? +[3871.12 --> 3871.34] Right? +[3871.38 --> 3872.22] It seems to me, +[3872.38 --> 3873.14] strictly speaking, +[3873.40 --> 3874.82] that unless we have +[3874.82 --> 3876.04] a bigger idea +[3876.04 --> 3877.10] than this world, +[3877.10 --> 3878.24] all we can say +[3878.24 --> 3879.12] with confidence +[3879.12 --> 3880.32] is that things +[3880.32 --> 3880.82] are the way +[3880.82 --> 3881.62] they currently are. +[3883.32 --> 3884.76] Not that they can be +[3884.76 --> 3885.44] or that they have +[3885.44 --> 3886.52] to be any different. +[3888.22 --> 3889.10] In fact, +[3889.84 --> 3890.92] I think that +[3890.92 --> 3892.98] honest intellectuals +[3892.98 --> 3893.76] outside of the +[3893.76 --> 3894.46] Christian tradition +[3894.46 --> 3895.62] have recognized this. +[3896.58 --> 3897.46] For instance, +[3897.62 --> 3898.48] everyone's favorite +[3898.48 --> 3899.62] modern philosopher, +[3900.02 --> 3900.36] Nietzsche, +[3900.80 --> 3901.20] says, +[3901.20 --> 3903.40] hope in the world +[3903.40 --> 3904.16] in reality +[3904.16 --> 3905.10] is the worst +[3905.10 --> 3905.90] of all evils +[3905.90 --> 3907.18] because it prolongs +[3907.18 --> 3908.10] the torments of man. +[3909.56 --> 3909.94] Now, +[3910.00 --> 3911.04] that's an extreme example +[3911.04 --> 3911.94] and not all of us +[3911.94 --> 3912.66] are nihilists. +[3913.30 --> 3913.64] At least, +[3913.74 --> 3914.70] I hope none of us here +[3914.70 --> 3915.74] are nihilists +[3915.74 --> 3916.46] even if we have +[3916.46 --> 3917.24] some of those tendencies. +[3918.58 --> 3918.84] And so, +[3918.92 --> 3919.98] a less extreme example. +[3921.14 --> 3922.12] In an essay +[3922.12 --> 3922.64] called +[3922.64 --> 3923.70] Secular Hope, +[3924.46 --> 3925.38] John Keeks +[3925.38 --> 3925.96] writes, +[3927.20 --> 3928.44] the modest hope, +[3928.60 --> 3929.32] notice he's already +[3929.32 --> 3930.46] limiting his definition +[3930.46 --> 3930.86] of hope. +[3930.94 --> 3931.76] The modest hope +[3931.76 --> 3933.10] rests on the possibility +[3933.10 --> 3934.14] that we have +[3934.14 --> 3935.02] some control +[3935.02 --> 3935.98] over our lives +[3935.98 --> 3937.32] and we can increase +[3937.32 --> 3938.30] the control we have. +[3940.78 --> 3940.96] Now, +[3940.98 --> 3941.80] in this case, +[3941.92 --> 3942.16] right, +[3942.28 --> 3943.66] the why of hope +[3943.66 --> 3945.28] rests on the idea +[3945.28 --> 3945.94] that we have +[3945.94 --> 3946.72] some control +[3946.72 --> 3948.42] and that we can +[3948.42 --> 3950.00] increase our control. +[3951.14 --> 3952.28] But that's an awful +[3952.28 --> 3953.06] big assumption +[3953.06 --> 3954.38] about human autonomy +[3954.38 --> 3955.34] and about our +[3955.34 --> 3956.40] particular powers +[3956.40 --> 3957.30] and prowess +[3957.30 --> 3958.18] in the world. +[3958.46 --> 3958.90] And, +[3959.12 --> 3959.84] it ultimately +[3959.84 --> 3960.92] still limits hope +[3960.92 --> 3961.74] because it means +[3961.74 --> 3962.68] that hope is limited +[3962.68 --> 3963.24] to the things +[3963.24 --> 3964.06] that I can control +[3964.06 --> 3965.72] or things that I can +[3965.72 --> 3966.76] reasonably hope +[3966.76 --> 3967.34] to control +[3967.34 --> 3968.30] in the future. +[3968.86 --> 3970.02] But let's be honest, +[3970.08 --> 3971.10] that's not satisfactory +[3971.10 --> 3972.20] because when we need +[3972.20 --> 3973.08] hope the most, +[3973.50 --> 3974.66] things are out of control. +[3976.20 --> 3976.72] And so, +[3976.78 --> 3977.64] we need a different hope. +[3979.24 --> 3979.72] Right? +[3979.80 --> 3980.82] That kind of hope +[3980.82 --> 3981.92] doesn't spur +[3981.92 --> 3982.68] nations +[3982.68 --> 3984.24] to great cultural +[3984.24 --> 3984.84] productivity. +[3984.84 --> 3986.18] That kind of hope +[3986.18 --> 3987.10] doesn't change +[3987.10 --> 3987.86] the world. +[3988.00 --> 3988.84] That kind of hope +[3988.84 --> 3990.42] isn't even +[3990.42 --> 3991.46] what most people +[3991.46 --> 3992.44] experience +[3992.44 --> 3993.28] when they talk +[3993.28 --> 3993.88] about hope. +[3995.12 --> 3996.26] Hope in the Bible +[3996.26 --> 3997.74] is something +[3997.74 --> 3998.64] different. +[3998.82 --> 3999.70] And the kind of hope +[3999.70 --> 4000.26] that Isaiah +[4000.26 --> 4001.46] is talking about here +[4001.46 --> 4002.84] is different. +[4004.00 --> 4004.40] Now, +[4004.46 --> 4004.86] we started +[4004.86 --> 4006.00] with that video +[4006.00 --> 4006.62] and so we're not +[4006.62 --> 4007.54] going to go through +[4007.54 --> 4008.56] all of this again. +[4008.74 --> 4008.94] But, +[4009.12 --> 4010.38] in the Old Testament, +[4010.94 --> 4011.54] there are +[4011.54 --> 4012.76] three words +[4012.76 --> 4013.64] that are primarily +[4013.64 --> 4014.74] used for hope. +[4015.60 --> 4015.90] And, +[4016.02 --> 4017.30] I'm not going to give you +[4017.30 --> 4018.30] every example of them +[4018.30 --> 4019.38] but just some particular +[4019.38 --> 4020.68] ones to make the point. +[4021.48 --> 4022.64] The first word +[4022.64 --> 4023.42] used for hope +[4023.42 --> 4023.94] in Hebrew +[4023.94 --> 4024.88] is yachal. +[4025.16 --> 4025.96] It's the word +[4025.96 --> 4027.06] used by Job. +[4027.68 --> 4028.80] You remember Job's story. +[4029.32 --> 4029.42] Right? +[4029.52 --> 4030.48] Job lost everything, +[4030.64 --> 4031.50] suffered everything +[4031.50 --> 4033.70] and near death. +[4034.10 --> 4034.84] Job 13, +[4035.20 --> 4035.90] Job says, +[4036.32 --> 4038.04] though he slay me, +[4038.76 --> 4040.04] I will hope +[4040.04 --> 4041.18] in him. +[4042.76 --> 4043.56] Right? +[4043.62 --> 4044.06] Yachal +[4044.06 --> 4044.88] is the word +[4044.88 --> 4046.54] used in Psalm 42. +[4047.58 --> 4047.92] Right? +[4048.02 --> 4048.62] Verse 11 +[4048.62 --> 4050.14] where the psalmist says, +[4050.24 --> 4050.94] and this is familiar +[4050.94 --> 4051.82] to many of you, +[4052.20 --> 4053.36] Why, my soul, +[4053.48 --> 4054.54] are you downcast? +[4055.04 --> 4056.28] Why so disturbed +[4056.28 --> 4056.80] within me? +[4056.94 --> 4057.98] Put your hope +[4057.98 --> 4059.00] in God +[4059.00 --> 4060.18] for I will yet +[4060.18 --> 4061.32] praise him. +[4062.14 --> 4062.50] Right? +[4062.54 --> 4063.66] This kind of hope +[4063.66 --> 4064.82] is about waiting. +[4065.12 --> 4066.18] It's about being patient +[4066.18 --> 4067.08] in the midst +[4067.08 --> 4068.36] of whatever is happening. +[4068.50 --> 4069.30] It's about trusting +[4069.30 --> 4070.04] that God +[4070.04 --> 4070.86] has a purpose +[4070.86 --> 4072.32] for this moment +[4072.32 --> 4073.74] whatever it may be. +[4074.16 --> 4074.28] Right? +[4074.38 --> 4075.90] No amount of slaying +[4075.90 --> 4076.76] or chaos +[4076.76 --> 4078.40] of waves and breakers +[4078.40 --> 4079.46] crashing over us +[4079.46 --> 4080.96] in this particular experience. +[4081.34 --> 4082.26] Whatever that may be, +[4082.40 --> 4083.82] God has a purpose +[4083.82 --> 4084.78] and so hope +[4084.78 --> 4085.48] means we +[4085.48 --> 4086.30] wait +[4086.30 --> 4087.56] patiently. +[4090.14 --> 4091.46] One of the other words +[4091.46 --> 4092.46] used for hope +[4092.46 --> 4093.14] is the word +[4093.14 --> 4093.84] kavah. +[4093.94 --> 4094.48] That's the word +[4094.48 --> 4095.42] that Isaiah uses +[4095.42 --> 4096.16] that we've seen +[4096.16 --> 4097.56] and it's the word +[4097.56 --> 4098.98] that Jacob uses +[4098.98 --> 4100.42] in Genesis 49 +[4100.42 --> 4102.00] when he says +[4102.00 --> 4103.26] I will look +[4103.26 --> 4104.88] for your deliverance +[4104.88 --> 4105.58] Lord. +[4107.42 --> 4108.62] I will look +[4108.62 --> 4110.06] is that word +[4110.06 --> 4111.08] hope. +[4111.34 --> 4112.30] I will wait. +[4112.62 --> 4113.80] I will anticipate. +[4114.38 --> 4115.56] I will search out. +[4116.48 --> 4116.58] Right? +[4116.76 --> 4117.84] Hope involves +[4117.84 --> 4118.26] waiting +[4118.26 --> 4119.72] but with anticipation +[4119.72 --> 4121.14] and it involves +[4121.14 --> 4122.12] searching out +[4122.12 --> 4122.90] the Lord +[4122.90 --> 4123.62] and looking +[4123.62 --> 4124.40] for the things +[4124.40 --> 4124.88] in the midst +[4124.88 --> 4125.62] of the unknown +[4125.62 --> 4126.34] and whatever +[4126.34 --> 4126.98] that experience +[4126.98 --> 4127.48] may be. +[4127.48 --> 4130.68] And the last word +[4130.68 --> 4131.18] for hope +[4131.18 --> 4133.20] is tikvah +[4133.20 --> 4134.32] in Hebrew. +[4136.06 --> 4136.78] If you live +[4136.78 --> 4137.44] in this neighborhood +[4137.44 --> 4138.48] there's a barista +[4138.48 --> 4139.14] at Starbucks +[4139.14 --> 4139.62] over there +[4139.62 --> 4140.64] whose name is tikvah +[4140.64 --> 4142.30] and so if you ever +[4142.30 --> 4143.18] go through the drive-thru +[4143.18 --> 4144.24] and you see her name tag +[4144.24 --> 4144.62] tikvah +[4144.62 --> 4145.08] you can say +[4145.08 --> 4145.70] hey hope +[4145.70 --> 4146.30] how you doing? +[4146.86 --> 4147.96] She'll be really impressed. +[4148.10 --> 4148.88] She was when I did it +[4148.88 --> 4149.42] the last time. +[4153.94 --> 4155.06] Jeremiah 29 +[4155.06 --> 4156.24] verse 11 +[4156.24 --> 4157.42] for I know +[4157.42 --> 4157.98] the plans +[4157.98 --> 4158.76] I have for you +[4158.76 --> 4159.62] declares the Lord +[4159.62 --> 4161.24] plans to prosper you +[4161.24 --> 4162.18] and not to harm you +[4162.18 --> 4163.34] plans to give you +[4163.34 --> 4164.48] a tikvah +[4164.48 --> 4166.62] and a future. +[4169.10 --> 4170.48] God has a hope +[4170.48 --> 4172.50] and we have a hope +[4172.50 --> 4173.48] because of who +[4173.48 --> 4175.42] God is. +[4176.14 --> 4176.64] And yes +[4176.64 --> 4177.16] our hope +[4177.16 --> 4178.24] involves waiting +[4178.24 --> 4178.92] and it involves +[4178.92 --> 4179.54] patience. +[4179.90 --> 4180.22] Our hope +[4180.22 --> 4180.96] also involves +[4180.96 --> 4182.14] eagerly anticipating +[4182.14 --> 4183.48] and being on the edge +[4183.48 --> 4183.98] of our seats +[4183.98 --> 4184.72] waiting for God +[4184.72 --> 4185.14] to do +[4185.14 --> 4185.70] what God +[4185.70 --> 4186.36] is going to do +[4186.36 --> 4187.40] and our hope +[4187.40 --> 4189.28] is trusting. +[4191.88 --> 4192.36] Trusting +[4192.36 --> 4193.24] that God +[4193.24 --> 4193.78] will do it. +[4195.22 --> 4195.96] Now in the New Testament +[4195.96 --> 4196.90] this idea +[4196.90 --> 4197.94] carries +[4197.94 --> 4199.18] forward. +[4199.38 --> 4200.28] In the New Testament +[4200.28 --> 4203.06] Paul writes +[4203.06 --> 4203.80] he says +[4203.80 --> 4205.40] in this hope +[4205.40 --> 4206.96] we are saved. +[4208.28 --> 4208.64] But hope +[4208.64 --> 4209.32] that is seen +[4209.32 --> 4210.02] is no hope +[4210.02 --> 4210.40] at all. +[4210.72 --> 4211.28] Who hopes +[4211.28 --> 4211.72] for what they +[4211.72 --> 4212.42] already have +[4212.42 --> 4213.08] but if we +[4213.08 --> 4213.76] hope for what +[4213.76 --> 4214.34] we do not +[4214.34 --> 4214.72] have +[4214.72 --> 4215.66] we wait +[4215.66 --> 4216.44] for it +[4216.44 --> 4217.36] patiently. +[4218.54 --> 4219.44] The New Testament +[4219.44 --> 4220.24] the Greek word +[4220.24 --> 4221.04] now for hope +[4221.04 --> 4221.74] is elpis +[4221.74 --> 4222.22] and you see +[4222.22 --> 4222.48] the way +[4222.48 --> 4223.02] Paul uses +[4223.02 --> 4223.40] it there +[4223.40 --> 4224.04] it brings +[4224.04 --> 4225.28] all of those +[4225.28 --> 4226.38] Old Testament +[4226.38 --> 4227.10] ideas +[4227.10 --> 4228.04] of waiting +[4228.04 --> 4228.86] and anticipating +[4228.86 --> 4229.70] and trusting +[4229.70 --> 4230.62] and looking +[4230.62 --> 4231.18] to God +[4231.18 --> 4231.70] together +[4231.70 --> 4232.88] into one. +[4235.14 --> 4236.06] The author +[4236.06 --> 4236.58] of Hebrews +[4236.58 --> 4237.18] continues +[4237.18 --> 4238.72] instructing us +[4238.72 --> 4238.92] saying +[4238.92 --> 4239.72] let us hold +[4239.72 --> 4241.04] unswervingly +[4241.04 --> 4241.70] to the hope +[4241.70 --> 4242.36] we profess +[4242.36 --> 4243.18] for he +[4243.18 --> 4244.06] who promised +[4244.06 --> 4245.20] is faithful. +[4246.62 --> 4247.34] So as we +[4247.34 --> 4248.00] build on +[4248.00 --> 4248.80] this idea +[4248.80 --> 4249.70] of what hope +[4249.70 --> 4250.36] is and what +[4250.36 --> 4251.04] it can be +[4251.04 --> 4251.62] for us +[4251.62 --> 4252.30] in the world +[4252.30 --> 4252.64] today +[4252.64 --> 4253.28] as Christians +[4253.28 --> 4254.16] who know +[4254.16 --> 4254.54] God +[4254.54 --> 4255.10] and are known +[4255.10 --> 4255.60] by God +[4255.60 --> 4256.12] as Christians +[4256.12 --> 4256.80] who have seen +[4256.80 --> 4257.16] God +[4257.16 --> 4257.84] at work +[4257.84 --> 4258.40] in the world +[4258.40 --> 4258.76] through +[4258.76 --> 4259.56] the Christmas +[4259.56 --> 4260.08] story +[4260.08 --> 4261.02] of God +[4261.02 --> 4261.64] taking on +[4261.64 --> 4262.00] flesh +[4262.00 --> 4262.58] and coming +[4262.58 --> 4263.32] as a baby +[4263.32 --> 4263.76] the hope +[4263.76 --> 4264.54] of nations +[4264.54 --> 4265.52] fulfilled +[4265.52 --> 4266.40] in that moment +[4266.40 --> 4267.02] as we +[4267.02 --> 4267.70] as Christians +[4267.70 --> 4268.42] have seen +[4268.42 --> 4269.48] this hope +[4269.48 --> 4270.18] of nations +[4270.18 --> 4270.60] grow +[4270.60 --> 4271.16] and become +[4271.16 --> 4271.64] obedient +[4271.64 --> 4273.12] even unto +[4273.12 --> 4273.60] death +[4273.60 --> 4274.34] on the cross +[4274.34 --> 4274.84] as we have +[4274.84 --> 4275.90] the hope +[4275.90 --> 4276.50] of Christmas +[4276.50 --> 4277.16] turning +[4277.16 --> 4278.74] into the hope +[4278.74 --> 4279.54] and the joy +[4279.54 --> 4280.40] of Good Friday +[4280.40 --> 4281.50] and Easter +[4281.50 --> 4283.80] we are called +[4283.80 --> 4284.84] to hold +[4284.84 --> 4286.46] unswervingly +[4286.46 --> 4287.44] to the hope +[4287.44 --> 4288.26] that we profess +[4288.26 --> 4289.16] for he +[4289.16 --> 4289.92] who promised +[4289.92 --> 4291.14] is faithful +[4291.14 --> 4292.70] and so notice +[4292.70 --> 4293.00] right +[4293.00 --> 4294.62] that hold +[4294.62 --> 4295.76] unswervingly +[4295.76 --> 4296.90] hope +[4296.90 --> 4297.92] requires +[4297.92 --> 4299.18] discipline +[4299.18 --> 4301.18] hope requires +[4301.18 --> 4302.34] a force +[4302.34 --> 4303.18] of mind +[4303.18 --> 4304.08] and of spirit +[4304.08 --> 4305.02] and of will +[4305.02 --> 4306.12] in the face +[4306.12 --> 4307.08] of all those +[4307.08 --> 4307.60] things +[4307.60 --> 4308.44] that tell +[4308.44 --> 4309.82] us to the contrary +[4309.82 --> 4310.72] all those things +[4310.72 --> 4311.70] that pull us +[4311.70 --> 4312.62] into the darkness +[4312.62 --> 4313.80] all those things +[4313.80 --> 4314.86] that may slay +[4314.86 --> 4316.18] us in the moment +[4316.18 --> 4317.20] hope says +[4317.20 --> 4318.12] I hold +[4318.12 --> 4319.56] unswervingly +[4319.56 --> 4320.98] to the truth +[4320.98 --> 4322.80] to the truth +[4322.80 --> 4323.50] that we +[4323.50 --> 4324.70] profess +[4324.70 --> 4325.36] let us hold +[4325.36 --> 4326.00] unswervingly +[4326.00 --> 4326.50] to the hope +[4326.50 --> 4327.26] we profess +[4327.26 --> 4328.26] hope +[4328.26 --> 4329.86] of this kind +[4329.86 --> 4330.72] requires +[4330.72 --> 4331.60] a profession +[4331.60 --> 4332.62] it requires +[4332.62 --> 4333.42] a statement +[4333.42 --> 4334.32] of belief +[4334.32 --> 4334.98] it requires +[4334.98 --> 4335.34] that we 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4359.14] for he +[4359.14 --> 4360.04] who promised +[4360.04 --> 4360.88] is faithful +[4360.88 --> 4363.76] he who promised +[4363.76 --> 4365.36] is faithful +[4365.36 --> 4367.72] the power +[4367.72 --> 4369.02] of Christian +[4369.02 --> 4369.52] hope +[4369.52 --> 4371.12] the power +[4371.12 --> 4372.24] the confidence +[4372.24 --> 4373.52] that we have +[4373.52 --> 4374.22] in our hope +[4374.22 --> 4375.70] is not in +[4375.70 --> 4376.14] one +[4376.14 --> 4376.88] the strength +[4376.88 --> 4377.82] of my discipline +[4377.82 --> 4379.56] or the intensity +[4379.56 --> 4380.54] of my discipline +[4380.54 --> 4381.06] though we are +[4381.06 --> 4381.86] required to have it +[4381.86 --> 4383.10] it's not in two +[4383.10 --> 4384.18] the strength +[4384.18 --> 4384.90] or the scope +[4384.90 --> 4385.82] of my profession +[4385.82 --> 4386.82] though we are +[4386.82 --> 4387.78] required to make it +[4387.78 --> 4389.04] to declare it boldly +[4389.04 --> 4390.10] the strength +[4390.10 --> 4390.68] of my hope +[4390.68 --> 4391.32] the truth +[4391.32 --> 4392.56] of our conviction +[4392.56 --> 4393.74] is in +[4393.74 --> 4394.92] the person +[4394.92 --> 4396.12] who promised +[4396.12 --> 4397.44] for he +[4397.44 --> 4398.36] who promised +[4398.36 --> 4399.86] is faithful +[4399.86 --> 4402.02] biblical hope +[4402.02 --> 4402.52] is not based +[4402.52 --> 4403.72] on your circumstances +[4403.72 --> 4404.46] or how much +[4404.46 --> 4405.12] control +[4405.12 --> 4406.26] you may have +[4406.26 --> 4407.00] or reasonably +[4407.00 --> 4408.20] assume you can have +[4408.20 --> 4409.00] in the world +[4409.00 --> 4409.80] but it is based +[4409.80 --> 4410.78] on the person +[4410.78 --> 4411.36] of God +[4411.36 --> 4412.60] who has promised +[4412.60 --> 4413.20] for you +[4413.20 --> 4414.30] a certain +[4414.30 --> 4415.82] future +[4415.82 --> 4418.70] and so we go +[4418.70 --> 4419.52] from this +[4419.52 --> 4420.22] place +[4420.22 --> 4422.22] hope +[4422.22 --> 4423.04] filled +[4423.04 --> 4424.60] to be +[4424.60 --> 4425.20] full +[4425.20 --> 4426.80] of hope +[4426.80 --> 4427.98] in the world +[4427.98 --> 4430.56] as we've said +[4430.56 --> 4431.18] a number of times +[4431.18 --> 4431.86] already this morning +[4431.86 --> 4433.02] in this +[4433.02 --> 4434.34] present darkness +[4434.34 --> 4436.60] we light a candle +[4436.60 --> 4438.60] hope +[4438.60 --> 4440.42] is the candle +[4440.42 --> 4441.82] that changes +[4441.82 --> 4442.42] the world +[4442.42 --> 4443.64] hope +[4443.64 --> 4444.42] is that little +[4444.42 --> 4445.18] bit of light +[4445.18 --> 4446.42] that pierces +[4446.42 --> 4446.84] out +[4446.84 --> 4447.98] and separates +[4447.98 --> 4448.86] darkness +[4448.86 --> 4449.44] hope +[4449.44 --> 4450.32] is what +[4450.32 --> 4450.80] people +[4450.80 --> 4451.88] will see +[4451.88 --> 4452.50] and will +[4452.50 --> 4453.10] wonder +[4453.10 --> 4453.94] how +[4453.94 --> 4455.02] on this +[4455.02 --> 4455.64] earth +[4455.64 --> 4457.46] can you +[4457.46 --> 4458.10] have hope +[4458.10 --> 4462.10] no +[4462.10 --> 4465.26] hope +[4465.26 --> 4466.54] can still +[4466.54 --> 4467.22] be hard +[4467.22 --> 4470.78] in the video +[4470.78 --> 4471.32] we watched +[4471.32 --> 4472.18] Tim Mackey +[4472.18 --> 4472.72] says +[4472.72 --> 4474.18] Christian hope +[4474.18 --> 4475.04] looks back +[4475.04 --> 4476.10] to the risen +[4476.10 --> 4476.52] Jesus +[4476.52 --> 4477.32] in order +[4477.32 --> 4478.40] to look forward +[4478.40 --> 4479.96] in this +[4479.96 --> 4480.66] present moment +[4480.66 --> 4482.44] the table +[4482.44 --> 4483.86] is us +[4483.86 --> 4484.66] doing that +[4484.66 --> 4486.20] we look +[4486.20 --> 4486.64] back +[4486.64 --> 4487.42] and we +[4487.42 --> 4487.90] remember +[4487.90 --> 4488.52] the death +[4488.52 --> 4488.88] and the +[4488.88 --> 4489.30] resurrection +[4489.30 --> 4489.82] of Jesus +[4489.82 --> 4490.30] Christ +[4490.30 --> 4491.14] in order +[4491.14 --> 4491.94] that from +[4491.94 --> 4492.64] here we +[4492.64 --> 4493.12] can be +[4493.12 --> 4493.64] filled +[4493.64 --> 4495.06] with hope +[4495.06 --> 4496.30] in order +[4496.30 --> 4496.84] that from +[4496.84 --> 4497.38] here we +[4497.38 --> 4497.70] can be +[4497.70 --> 4498.34] filled +[4498.34 --> 4499.34] by God +[4499.34 --> 4499.98] and nourished +[4499.98 --> 4500.46] by him +[4500.46 --> 4501.88] right +[4501.88 --> 4502.62] this isn't +[4502.62 --> 4503.22] simply +[4503.22 --> 4504.20] a remembrance +[4504.20 --> 4506.04] but this +[4506.04 --> 4506.32] is an +[4506.32 --> 4506.80] act of +[4506.80 --> 4507.06] God +[4507.06 --> 4507.42] where he +[4507.42 --> 4508.22] meets us +[4508.22 --> 4508.66] at the +[4508.66 --> 4509.04] table +[4509.04 --> 4510.04] and sends +[4510.04 --> 4510.68] us out +[4510.68 --> 4511.06] in the +[4511.06 --> 4511.50] power +[4511.50 --> 4512.98] of hope +[4512.98 --> 4514.10] this is +[4514.10 --> 4515.06] a celebration +[4515.06 --> 4515.76] of what +[4515.76 --> 4516.26] God has +[4516.26 --> 4516.56] done +[4516.56 --> 4517.06] and so +[4517.06 --> 4517.86] as we +[4517.86 --> 4518.48] come to +[4518.48 --> 4519.40] this table +[4519.40 --> 4520.52] come as +[4520.52 --> 4521.70] those longing +[4521.70 --> 4523.32] for hope +[4523.32 --> 4523.94] come as +[4523.94 --> 4524.40] those who +[4524.40 --> 4524.86] recognize +[4524.86 --> 4525.72] that we +[4525.72 --> 4526.52] need +[4526.52 --> 4527.24] this +[4527.24 --> 4528.00] hope +[4528.00 --> 4528.72] come as +[4528.72 --> 4529.56] those who +[4529.56 --> 4530.38] will +[4530.38 --> 4531.16] be +[4531.16 --> 4532.04] filled +[4532.04 --> 4533.68] as we +[4533.68 --> 4533.94] come to +[4533.94 --> 4534.36] this table +[4534.36 --> 4534.84] we come +[4534.84 --> 4535.64] with a +[4535.64 --> 4536.02] liturgy +[4536.02 --> 4536.76] I'm going +[4536.76 --> 4537.04] to invite +[4537.04 --> 4537.30] you to +[4537.30 --> 4537.68] speak the +[4537.68 --> 4538.06] words +[4538.06 --> 4539.28] of our +[4539.28 --> 4539.96] approaching +[4539.96 --> 4540.74] the table +[4540.74 --> 4541.64] together +[4541.64 --> 4543.20] lift up +[4543.20 --> 4543.72] your hearts +[4543.72 --> 4547.42] let us +[4547.42 --> 4547.98] give thanks +[4547.98 --> 4548.30] to the +[4548.30 --> 4548.70] Lord our +[4548.70 --> 4549.04] God +[4549.04 --> 4552.70] let's +[4552.70 --> 4553.22] pray together +[4553.22 --> 4555.76] with joy +[4555.76 --> 4556.64] we praise +[4556.64 --> 4557.02] you +[4557.02 --> 4557.52] gracious +[4557.52 --> 4557.98] God +[4557.98 --> 4558.52] for you +[4558.52 --> 4559.20] have made +[4559.20 --> 4559.56] heaven +[4559.56 --> 4560.14] and earth +[4560.14 --> 4560.80] you've +[4560.80 --> 4561.22] made us +[4561.22 --> 4561.50] in your +[4561.50 --> 4561.86] image +[4561.86 --> 4562.30] and kept +[4562.30 --> 4562.72] covenant +[4562.72 --> 4563.26] with us +[4563.26 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+[5018.14 --> 5025.02] Jesus is coming soon +[5025.02 --> 5031.60] Like a bride waiting for her groom +[5031.60 --> 5036.82] We'll be a church ready for you every night +[5036.82 --> 5039.98] Longing for our King +[5039.98 --> 5044.76] We sing even so far +[5044.76 --> 5048.64] Lord Jesus come +[5048.64 --> 5053.04] Even so come +[5053.04 --> 5058.22] Lord Jesus come +[5058.22 --> 5061.64] There will be justice +[5061.64 --> 5063.64] All will be new +[5063.64 --> 5065.64] Your name forever +[5065.64 --> 5067.52] Faithful and true +[5067.52 --> 5072.52] Jesus is coming soon +[5072.52 --> 5074.40] Soon +[5074.40 --> 5081.34] Like a bride waiting for her groom +[5081.34 --> 5086.40] We'll be a church ready for you every night +[5086.40 --> 5089.52] Longing for our King +[5089.52 --> 5093.40] We sing even so come +[5093.40 --> 5097.28] Lord Jesus come +[5097.28 --> 5102.22] Even so come +[5102.22 --> 5106.28] Lord Jesus come +[5106.28 --> 5110.28] So we wait +[5110.28 --> 5114.28] We wait for you +[5114.28 --> 5118.16] God we wait +[5118.16 --> 5122.16] You're coming soon +[5122.16 --> 5126.40] So we wait +[5126.40 --> 5130.16] We wait for you +[5130.16 --> 5134.16] God we wait +[5134.16 --> 5138.04] You're coming soon +[5138.04 --> 5140.04] You're coming soon +[5140.04 --> 5145.94] Like a bride waiting for our groom +[5145.94 --> 5150.98] We'll be a church ready for you every night +[5150.98 --> 5154.04] Longing for our King +[5154.04 --> 5156.04] We sing +[5156.04 --> 5169.92] Like a bride waiting for our King +[5169.92 --> 5171.92] We sing +[5171.92 --> 5174.26] Even so come +[5174.26 --> 5178.38] Lord Jesus come +[5178.38 --> 5182.38] Even so come +[5182.38 --> 5186.08] Lord Jesus come +[5186.08 --> 5190.34] Even so come +[5190.34 --> 5194.38] Lord Jesus come +[5194.38 --> 5222.56] The chasm that lay between us +[5222.56 --> 5228.78] How high the mountain I could not climb +[5228.78 --> 5234.48] In desperation I turned to heaven +[5234.48 --> 5240.96] And spoke your name into the night +[5240.96 --> 5247.22] Then through the darkness your loving kindness +[5247.22 --> 5253.16] Torn through the shadows of my soul +[5253.16 --> 5259.16] The work is finished, the end is written +[5259.16 --> 5265.10] Jesus Christ, my living home +[5265.10 --> 5273.78] Who could imagine so great a mercy +[5273.78 --> 5280.04] What heart could fathom such boundless grace +[5280.04 --> 5285.56] The God of ages stepped down from glory +[5285.56 --> 5291.12] To wear my sin and bear my shame +[5291.12 --> 5296.92] The cross has spoken, I am forgiven +[5296.92 --> 5302.56] The King of Kings calls me His own +[5303.12 --> 5308.36] Beautiful Savior, I'm yours forever +[5308.36 --> 5314.30] Jesus Christ, my living home +[5314.30 --> 5320.80] Hallelujah, praise the one who set me free +[5320.80 --> 5326.42] Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me +[5326.42 --> 5329.22] You have broken every chain +[5329.22 --> 5332.04] There's salvation in your name +[5332.04 --> 5336.36] Jesus Christ, my living home +[5336.36 --> 5364.50] Then came the morning +[5364.50 --> 5367.78] That sealed the promise +[5367.78 --> 5370.44] Your buried body +[5370.44 --> 5373.04] Began to breathe +[5373.04 --> 5376.56] Out of the silence +[5376.56 --> 5379.32] The roaring lion +[5379.32 --> 5381.76] Declared the grave +[5381.76 --> 5384.74] Has no shame on me +[5384.74 --> 5387.78] Then came the morning +[5387.78 --> 5390.74] That sealed the promise +[5390.74 --> 5392.74] Your buried body +[5392.74 --> 5393.74] Your buried body +[5393.74 --> 5395.74] Began to breathe +[5395.74 --> 5399.74] Out of the silence +[5399.74 --> 5401.74] The roaring lion +[5401.74 --> 5404.74] Declared the grave +[5404.74 --> 5407.74] Has no claim on me +[5407.74 --> 5412.74] Jesus, your disavitory +[5412.74 --> 5420.12] Hallelujah, praise the one who set me free +[5420.12 --> 5421.12] Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me +[5421.12 --> 5425.12] Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me +[5425.12 --> 5426.12] Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me +[5426.12 --> 5428.12] You have broken every chain +[5428.12 --> 5431.12] There's salvation in your name +[5431.12 --> 5436.12] Jesus Christ, my living home +[5436.12 --> 5442.12] Hallelujah, praise the one who set me free +[5442.12 --> 5447.12] Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me +[5447.12 --> 5448.12] You have broken every chain +[5448.12 --> 5449.12] You have broken every chain +[5449.12 --> 5450.12] You have broken every chain +[5450.12 --> 5452.12] There's salvation in your name +[5452.12 --> 5454.12] Jesus Christ, my living home +[5454.12 --> 5458.12] Jesus Christ, my living home +[5458.12 --> 5463.12] Jesus Christ, my living home +[5463.12 --> 5468.12] Oh God, you are my living home +[5468.12 --> 5477.12] You have broken every chain +[5477.12 --> 5481.12] You have broken every chain +[5481.12 --> 5485.12] You have broken every chain +[5485.12 --> 5506.12] You have broken every chain +[5506.12 --> 5511.84] I lift my eyes up to the mountains. +[5511.84 --> 5516.12] Where does my help come from? +[5518.20 --> 5529.02] My help comes from you, maker of heaven, creator of the earth. +[5529.02 --> 5540.00] Oh, how I need you, Lord. You are my only home. You're my only friend. +[5542.00 --> 5551.36] So I will pray for you to come and rescue me. Come and give me love. +[5551.36 --> 5563.18] I lift my eyes up to the mountains. Where does my help come from? +[5565.04 --> 5574.36] My help comes from you, maker of heaven, creator of the earth. +[5574.36 --> 5586.36] Oh, how I need you, Lord. You are my only home. You're my only friend. +[5587.98 --> 5597.36] So I will wait for you to come and rescue me. Come and give me life. +[5597.36 --> 5609.54] I lift my eyes up to the mountains. Where does my help come from? +[5609.54 --> 5639.52] I lift my eyes up to the mountains. +[5639.52 --> 5642.52] So unchanging. +[5646.52 --> 5656.52] Ageless one, you're my rock of peace. +[5656.52 --> 5664.64] Lord of all, I depend on you. +[5664.64 --> 5671.64] I call out to you. +[5671.64 --> 5676.64] Again and again. +[5676.64 --> 5681.64] I call out to you. +[5681.64 --> 5685.64] Again and again. +[5685.64 --> 5692.64] You are my rock. +[5692.64 --> 5694.64] You are my rock. +[5694.64 --> 5698.64] In times of trouble. +[5698.64 --> 5699.64] You lift me up. +[5699.64 --> 5703.64] You lift me up. +[5703.64 --> 5707.64] When I hold down. +[5707.64 --> 5711.64] All through the storm. +[5711.64 --> 5721.64] Your love is the anchor. +[5721.64 --> 5722.64] My hope is in you alone. +[5722.64 --> 5728.64] My hope is in you alone. +[5728.64 --> 5729.64] Faithful one, so unchanging. +[5729.64 --> 5730.64] Faithful one, so unchanging. +[5730.64 --> 5735.64] Faithful one, so unchanging. +[5735.64 --> 5742.64] Ageless one, you're my rock of peace. +[5742.64 --> 5749.64] Ageless one, you're my rock of peace. +[5749.64 --> 5750.64] Lord of all, I depend on you. +[5750.64 --> 5751.64] I call out to you. +[5751.64 --> 5752.64] I call out to you. +[5752.64 --> 5756.64] Again and again. +[5756.64 --> 5757.64] I call out to you. +[5757.64 --> 5758.64] I call out to you. +[5758.64 --> 5759.64] Again and again. +[5759.64 --> 5763.64] I call out to you. +[5763.64 --> 5768.64] Again and again. +[5768.64 --> 5771.64] You are my rock. +[5771.64 --> 5778.64] In times of trouble. +[5778.64 --> 5779.64] You lift me up. +[5779.64 --> 5782.64] When I fall down. +[5782.64 --> 5784.64] All through the storm. +[5784.64 --> 5786.64] I call out to you. +[5786.64 --> 5788.64] Again and again. +[5788.64 --> 5791.64] I call out to you. +[5791.64 --> 5793.64] Again and again. +[5793.64 --> 5796.64] You are my rock. +[5796.64 --> 5799.64] In times of trouble. +[5799.64 --> 5802.64] All through the storm. +[5802.64 --> 5811.64] Your love is the anchor. +[5811.64 --> 5819.64] My hope is in you alone. +[5819.64 --> 5823.64] All through the storm. +[5823.64 --> 5832.64] Your love is the anchor. +[5832.64 --> 5840.64] My hope is in you alone. +[5840.64 --> 5855.64] As we conclude our time at the table, I'm going to invite you to stand and we can pray together. +[5855.64 --> 5867.64] Amazing God. +[5867.64 --> 5876.64] You have come into our ordinary everyday lives to set a holy table among us. +[5876.64 --> 5882.64] Filling our plates with the bread of life and our cups with your salvation. +[5882.64 --> 5890.64] Send us out, oh God, with a tender heartedness to touch an ordinary everyday world. +[5890.64 --> 5894.64] With the promise of your holiness and hope. +[5894.64 --> 5896.64] In Jesus name we pray. +[5896.64 --> 5897.64] Amen. +[5897.64 --> 5898.64] Amen. +[5898.64 --> 5904.64] As we go from this place, we go with the blessing of our God. +[5904.64 --> 5910.64] And so I invite you to receive God's blessing for the journey of life and faith ahead. +[5910.64 --> 5915.64] May God go before you to guide you. +[5915.64 --> 5918.64] God go behind you to protect you. +[5918.64 --> 5921.64] God go beneath you to support you. +[5921.64 --> 5923.64] And God go beside you to befriend you. +[5923.64 --> 5925.64] Do not be afraid. +[5925.64 --> 5928.64] Let the blessing of God come upon you today. +[5928.64 --> 5930.64] Do not be afraid. +[5930.64 --> 5935.64] But go in hope to love and serve the Lord. +[5935.64 --> 5936.64] Amen. +[5936.64 --> 5937.64] Amen. +[5937.64 --> 5939.64] Thank you +[5939.64 --> 5942.64] Lord. +[5942.64 --> 5944.64] lantern +[5944.64 --> 5946.64] To the love +[5946.64 --> 5947.64] George +[5947.64 --> 5948.64] 為 +[5948.64 --> 5949.64] eux +[5949.64 --> 5951.32] Thy +[5951.32 --> 5951.64] Ride +[5951.64 --> 5952.42] work +[5952.42 --> 5953.10] They +[5953.10 --> 5953.46] They +[5953.46 --> 5953.58] ignore +[5953.58 --> 5955.48] y +[5955.48 --> 5955.58] law +[5955.58 --> 5957.66] you +[5957.66 --> 5963.38] The +[5963.38 --> 5968.12] Let heaven and nature sing +[5968.12 --> 5971.04] Let heaven and nature sing +[5971.04 --> 5977.26] Let heaven and heaven and nature sing +[5977.26 --> 5982.96] To the earth the Savior reigns +[5982.96 --> 5988.36] Let all their songs and songs +[5988.36 --> 5991.78] Of fields and floods +[5991.78 --> 5994.82] From fields and plains +[5994.82 --> 5997.18] Repeat the sounding joy +[5997.18 --> 6000.06] Repeat the sounding joy +[6000.06 --> 6006.86] Repeat the sounding joy +[6006.86 --> 6013.76] No more let sin and sorrow grow +[6013.76 --> 6018.82] Our thoughts in paths of ground +[6018.82 --> 6025.72] He comes to make His blessings come +[6025.72 --> 6028.48] Far as the curse is found +[6028.48 --> 6031.42] Far as the curse is found +[6031.42 --> 6037.22] Far as, far as the curse is found +[6037.22 --> 6044.80] He rules the world with truth and grace +[6044.80 --> 6049.62] And makes the nations prove +[6049.62 --> 6055.90] The glories of His righteousness +[6055.90 --> 6059.28] And wonders of His love +[6059.28 --> 6063.28] And wonders of His love +[6063.28 --> 6068.96] And wonders of His love +[6068.96 --> 6072.04] God forgive the Lord +[6072.04 --> 6076.72] read the name of the Touched God +[6076.72 --> 6078.78] Look at all their views +[6078.92 --> 6080.42] And is laid to rest +[6080.42 --> 6081.82] Ever +[6081.82 --> 6082.80] Fear +[6083.52 --> 6084.72] Godbli +[6084.72 --> 6085.72] Amen. +[6114.72 --> 6115.72] Amen. diff --git "a/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 17, 2023 (3rd week of Advent 2023)_summary.txt" "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 17, 2023 (3rd week of Advent 2023)_summary.txt" new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..7a9308908dd0a1e47be84c624ee825dc901aec40 --- /dev/null +++ "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 17, 2023 (3rd week of Advent 2023)_summary.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ +• Thanksgiving for various blessings +• Prayers for comfort and strength during difficult times (loss of loved ones) +• Celebrations of new life and healing (birth, recovery) +• Requests for God's presence and guidance in everyday situations (students, teachers, work) +• A prayer is offered to share love with the community and ask God's Holy Spirit to complete tasks. +• The speaker asks for eyes to be fixed on Jesus, faith, trust, and prayer for God's will and purposes to advance His kingdom. +• The passage references Christmas joy but states that true joy is rooted in something timeless, powerful, and grand: God and Christ Jesus. +• A Bible reading from Isaiah 55:6-13 is referenced, focusing on seeking the Lord while He may be found, calling on Him for mercy and pardon. +• The mountains and hills will burst into song, and the trees of the field will clap their hands in celebration. +• Instead of thorns, God will grow juniper and myrtle, creating an everlasting sign of His renown. +• Biblical joy is not just a feeling resulting from good events, but rather an attitude that God's people can adopt despite circumstances. +• The Bible describes times when people experience joy due to God's bounty and provision (Psalm 65). +• Joy can be seen in nature and human experiences, such as the birth of a child (Proverbs 23). +• Even with sin present, we can still look at creation with wonder and joy. +• Joy is both a feeling and an attitude, and it can be adopted when recognizing what God has done for us. +• Attitude is a state of mind that can be chosen regardless of feelings +• Giving thanks can be done even when not feeling thankful +• Courage is doing what is right despite fear or circumstances +• Joy can be an attitude chosen even in difficult situations +• Scriptures (1 Thessalonians 5:18, Jeremiah 33:10-11) support the idea that joy and thankfulness can be chosen regardless of external circumstances +• Jeremiah writes about Israelites entering a ruined Israel and rejoicing because God is good +• Biblical joy is an attitude adopted despite circumstances, not based on happiness or success +• Psalm 105 describes the Israelites leaving Egypt with rejoicing and shouts of joy despite harsh conditions +• God's people can choose to be joyful in the face of suffering, trusting in His promises +• Isaiah 51 promises everlasting joy for those rescued by the Lord +• The Bible acknowledges sorrow and suffering as real and valid emotions +• Discussing the idea of being both sorrowful and joyful +• Referencing Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 6.10 about living with sorrow yet always rejoicing +• Describing Jesus' experiences of suffering, including persecution and death +• Mentioning periods of intense persecution faced by early Christians +• Noting that some Christians were martyred during this time, including crucifixion and burning alive +• Discussing the idea that joy becomes reasonable when one believes in Jesus' love overcoming death +• Emphasizing that joy is an attitude rooted in Christ +• The significance of Jesus as the beginning of faithfulness and God's coming to fruition +• The hope and joy that Israel had when Jesus was born, bringing deliverance and peace +• The meaning of the gospel as good news, specifically that Jesus lived the life we should have lived and died the death we should have died, but rose from the dead on the third day +• Biblical joy is not a result of something good happening, but an attitude God's people can adopt despite circumstances +• Seeking the Lord and turning to Him for mercy, salvation, and joy +• Comparing earthly suffering with eternal life in heaven +• The assurance that Christ has accomplished His purpose of uniting God with His people through faithfulness +• Difficulty of experiencing joy during difficult circumstances +• Importance of finding joy in Christ, not external factors +• Prayer for joy and rejoicing despite hardships +• Praise and worship song with lyrics emphasizing God's saving power, forgiveness, and joy-giving nature +• Upcoming worship service on O Holy Night at 4pm +• Blessing from God to the listeners +• Recitation of traditional Christmas carol lyrics (Joy to the World) +• Mention of preparation for Jesus' arrival and celebration in heaven and nature singing +• Reference to sin, sorrow, and blessing being replaced by love and salvation \ No newline at end of file diff --git "a/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 17, 2023 (3rd week of Advent 2023)_transcript.txt" "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 17, 2023 (3rd week of Advent 2023)_transcript.txt" new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..ccf3e55b816165510398810162d353dc1f46e478 --- /dev/null +++ "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 17, 2023 (3rd week of Advent 2023)_transcript.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,931 @@ +[0.00 --> 29.98] Thank you. +[30.00 --> 59.98] Thank you. +[60.00 --> 89.98] Thank you. +[90.00 --> 119.98] Thank you. +[120.00 --> 149.98] Thank you. +[150.00 --> 179.98] Thank you. +[180.00 --> 209.98] 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+[2009.78 --> 2039.76] Please be, you. +[2039.76 --> 2069.74] Thank you. +[2069.74 --> 2099.72] Do not forget to do good, do not forget, do not forget, do not forget, do not forget, +[2099.72 --> 2129.70] I love you. +[2129.72 --> 2159.70] Thank you. +[2159.72 --> 2189.70] Thank you. +[2189.72 --> 2219.70] Thank you. +[2219.70 --> 2249.68] Thank you. +[2249.70 --> 2279.68] Thank you. +[2279.70 --> 2309.68] Thank you. +[2309.70 --> 2339.68] Thank you. +[2339.70 --> 2369.68] All right. +[2369.68 --> 2399.66] Thank you. +[2399.68 --> 2429.66] Thank you. +[2429.66 --> 2459.64] Thank you. +[2459.66 --> 2489.66] All right. +[2489.66 --> 2519.64] You're welcome. +[2519.64 --> 2549.62] A couple of you. +[2549.62 --> 2579.62] Thank you. +[2579.62 --> 2609.60] Thank you. +[2609.60 --> 2639.58] Thank you. +[2639.58 --> 2669.56] Thank you. +[2669.58 --> 2699.56] Father in heaven. +[2699.56 --> 2729.54] And yet, you're with us. +[2729.54 --> 2759.52] Thank you. +[2759.52 --> 2789.50] And this, I'll, we'll make you, we'll bring us, you will, and you're with us, and in the +[2789.50 --> 2798.00] We ask that you will continue to be with and give strength and comfort to Brenda, Linda, and Jody and their families as they remember their mom, Tini. +[2801.72 --> 2806.68] We pray for Tanya and Samara and their family as they remember their grandma. +[2809.38 --> 2815.60] We especially remember all those who have lost loved ones recently, and even if it hasn't been recently, +[2815.60 --> 2822.42] Christmas can be a difficult time when we think of those who have gone before us. +[2825.38 --> 2830.52] We thank you for the new baby in the lives of David and Sheila and their families, +[2831.04 --> 2839.04] and we pray that you will help them raise her up to be what you want her to be. +[2839.54 --> 2844.02] Help Abba to grow strong in the knowledge that you are her Savior. +[2846.50 --> 2851.62] We thank you that Jerry Jansen's daughter and her granddaughter were both able to receive healing. +[2853.14 --> 2857.32] We pray that you will continue to be with them so that they can get stronger. +[2857.32 --> 2866.90] We thank you for healing in the life of Dennis, and we pray that you will help him deal with his new reality. +[2869.36 --> 2875.78] We pray that you will be with students and teachers in this last week leading up to the end of the school year. +[2875.78 --> 2883.92] Lord, we ask that you will be with those who are underemployed or looking for work, +[2884.28 --> 2889.02] and we pray for comfort and patience in the realities of this economy. +[2889.02 --> 2896.66] Lord, we ask that you will continue to help this church to gather in your name, +[2897.32 --> 2902.44] to grow in the knowledge that you are with us and saved us from our sins. +[2903.30 --> 2908.48] Help us to go out into the community around us and share your love. +[2908.48 --> 2913.84] Father, we pray, hear us. +[2915.10 --> 2917.12] Look upon the list of our concerns. +[2918.18 --> 2920.90] We know that you knew it before we wrote it down, +[2921.06 --> 2926.00] and we know that you know us better than us +[2926.00 --> 2932.20] and must be prayed in each of these circumstances. +[2934.92 --> 2939.36] We ask that your Holy Spirit completes all these things for us. +[2941.62 --> 2944.94] As we hear your word for us this morning, preached by Josh, +[2945.56 --> 2950.42] fulfill your will and purposes among us by your Holy Spirit +[2950.42 --> 2956.38] so that your kingdom will advance through us and your Holy Name is glorified. +[2957.38 --> 2963.28] The story of amazing love, the light of the world given for us. +[2964.88 --> 2967.86] Father, we pray that our eyes would be fixed on Jesus. +[2968.50 --> 2970.06] We pray that by your Spirit, +[2970.96 --> 2975.86] you might bring into our hearts to believe and to trust in you. +[2975.86 --> 2980.70] We pray for all these things because of your Holy Name. +[2981.46 --> 2981.82] Amen. +[2981.82 --> 2981.94] Amen. +[2999.82 --> 3000.72] I think I figured out. +[3001.42 --> 3001.82] Mike. +[3003.24 --> 3004.70] I don't think I've used this one before. +[3004.70 --> 3006.16] Oh, there we go. +[3006.66 --> 3006.90] Haha. +[3007.24 --> 3008.44] Tech specialist. +[3009.50 --> 3010.06] Got it. +[3011.68 --> 3012.26] Let's pray. +[3014.40 --> 3016.70] Dear Lord, thank you for this wonderful day +[3016.70 --> 3018.42] in which we get to hear your word. +[3019.00 --> 3022.70] I pray, Lord, that my words would not be my own, but yours, +[3023.48 --> 3025.74] and that we would all experience the joy of the Lord +[3025.74 --> 3029.12] as a result of your word, your gospel. +[3029.92 --> 3030.12] Amen. +[3030.12 --> 3030.20] Amen. +[3034.70 --> 3036.84] Joy to the world. +[3037.16 --> 3038.68] The joy of Christmas. +[3039.22 --> 3041.08] Joyful, joyful, we adore you. +[3041.58 --> 3043.16] I've got the Christmas joy, +[3044.16 --> 3046.10] says the one wearing all black. +[3048.16 --> 3050.42] Joy is one of those feelings and words +[3050.42 --> 3052.74] that goes part and parcel with Christmas. +[3052.74 --> 3055.80] People feel joy in other times of the year, +[3055.80 --> 3059.20] but Christmas has a specific hold on that word. +[3059.70 --> 3063.80] It's so easy for joy to be portrayed as the feeling we get +[3063.80 --> 3067.76] when we see pretty lights or when we see family at Christmas parties +[3067.76 --> 3070.84] or when you're driving back home from the Christmas service +[3070.84 --> 3072.52] and the snow is gently drifting down. +[3072.52 --> 3076.52] Or, of course, that feeling when you wake up in the morning as a kid +[3076.52 --> 3078.62] and you see your presents by the tree. +[3080.06 --> 3083.46] The joy we focus on at Christmas, as I mentioned, +[3083.60 --> 3085.16] comes and goes with the weather +[3085.16 --> 3087.26] or it comes and goes with a set of cookies. +[3088.08 --> 3090.08] This version of joy is a good thing. +[3093.04 --> 3094.66] But the joy of Advent, +[3095.14 --> 3097.12] the joy of the Bible is so much deeper +[3097.12 --> 3099.22] and it's rooted in something +[3099.22 --> 3100.96] that does not come and go. +[3101.44 --> 3102.78] It's rooted in something timeless +[3102.78 --> 3103.98] and ever-present. +[3104.44 --> 3106.08] It is rooted in something powerful +[3106.08 --> 3107.62] and grand beyond measure. +[3108.06 --> 3109.18] It is rooted in God, +[3109.78 --> 3110.54] in Christ Jesus. +[3111.46 --> 3113.98] This joy rooted in Jesus +[3113.98 --> 3116.28] and grounded in our future hope +[3116.28 --> 3118.16] is what our passage is about today. +[3118.66 --> 3120.04] So please, open up your Bibles +[3120.04 --> 3123.58] or your phones to Isaiah 55, 6-13. +[3124.08 --> 3125.92] The passage will also be on the screen above. +[3125.92 --> 3128.00] So please follow along. +[3132.64 --> 3134.70] Seek the Lord while He may be found. +[3135.36 --> 3136.84] Call on Him while He is near. +[3137.58 --> 3139.16] Let the wicked forsake their ways +[3139.16 --> 3140.84] and the unrighteous their thoughts. +[3141.54 --> 3142.82] Let them turn to the Lord +[3142.82 --> 3144.38] and He will have mercy on them. +[3144.88 --> 3145.76] And to our God, +[3146.04 --> 3147.20] for He will freely pardon. +[3148.34 --> 3149.96] For my thoughts are not your thoughts, +[3150.26 --> 3152.00] neither are your ways my ways, +[3152.66 --> 3153.42] declares the Lord. +[3153.94 --> 3155.64] As the heavens are higher than the earth, +[3156.16 --> 3157.84] so are my ways higher than your ways +[3157.84 --> 3159.66] and my thoughts than your thoughts. +[3160.20 --> 3162.76] As the rain and the snow come down from heaven +[3162.76 --> 3165.42] and do not return to it without watering the earth +[3165.42 --> 3166.56] and making it blood, +[3167.18 --> 3168.32] bud and flourish, +[3168.64 --> 3170.46] so that it yields seed for the sower +[3170.46 --> 3171.46] and bread for the eater, +[3172.22 --> 3174.24] so is my word that goes out from my mouth. +[3174.58 --> 3176.12] It will not return to me empty, +[3176.12 --> 3178.34] but will accomplish what I desire +[3178.34 --> 3180.40] and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. +[3181.04 --> 3182.22] You will go out in joy +[3182.22 --> 3183.76] and be led forth in peace. +[3184.28 --> 3185.78] The mountains and the hills +[3185.78 --> 3187.76] will burst into song before you +[3187.76 --> 3189.50] and all of the trees of the field +[3189.50 --> 3190.54] will clap their hands. +[3191.62 --> 3192.72] Instead of the thorn bush, +[3192.80 --> 3193.68] I will grow the juniper. +[3194.28 --> 3195.20] Instead of the briars, +[3195.32 --> 3196.12] the myrtle will grow. +[3196.12 --> 3198.58] This will be for the Lord's renown +[3198.58 --> 3200.16] for an everlasting sign +[3200.16 --> 3201.70] that will endure forever. +[3206.44 --> 3207.90] Our passage today +[3207.90 --> 3209.36] is about the future hope +[3209.36 --> 3210.92] of a world made right, +[3211.40 --> 3212.80] about a garden returned +[3212.80 --> 3214.00] to its proper state +[3214.00 --> 3216.00] and the Lord being with His people +[3216.00 --> 3217.48] on earth once again. +[3218.32 --> 3220.10] This passage is about the joy +[3220.10 --> 3222.86] of finally having everything right, +[3222.86 --> 3226.94] of not having the things brought in by sin +[3226.94 --> 3227.72] get in the way. +[3228.38 --> 3229.70] Or as Pastor Chris put it +[3229.70 --> 3230.84] in the first Sunday of Advent, +[3231.30 --> 3233.30] when there is peace, shalom. +[3234.80 --> 3236.14] But we're not there yet. +[3236.44 --> 3237.78] And the Bible has a lot to say +[3237.78 --> 3238.66] about the kind of joy +[3238.66 --> 3240.20] that we can have here and now. +[3241.04 --> 3242.94] That as that future joy +[3242.94 --> 3244.32] works backwards through history +[3244.32 --> 3245.48] to this present moment. +[3247.16 --> 3248.54] Our big idea today +[3248.54 --> 3249.78] is that biblical joy +[3249.78 --> 3251.44] is not the result +[3251.44 --> 3252.50] of something good happening. +[3252.86 --> 3254.94] but an attitude God's people +[3254.94 --> 3255.80] can adopt +[3255.80 --> 3258.20] despite whatever happens. +[3260.72 --> 3262.00] Now that being said, +[3262.36 --> 3263.32] when something good happens, +[3263.40 --> 3265.64] it is good to feel joy. +[3266.24 --> 3267.70] And the Bible is filled with times +[3267.70 --> 3268.58] in which people are. +[3269.28 --> 3270.96] Psalm 65, 11 to 12. +[3271.38 --> 3272.96] You crown the year with your bounty +[3272.96 --> 3275.10] and your carts overflow with abundance. +[3275.50 --> 3277.60] The grasslands of the wilderness overflow. +[3278.26 --> 3280.36] The hills are clothed with gladness. +[3280.64 --> 3282.04] The meadows are covered with flocks +[3282.04 --> 3283.60] and the valleys are mantled with grain. +[3283.92 --> 3285.70] They shout for joy and sing. +[3286.94 --> 3289.42] Nature itself sings and shouts in joy +[3289.42 --> 3290.68] to the God that made it. +[3291.04 --> 3292.44] The animals and plants +[3292.44 --> 3294.76] and the very earth are glad +[3294.76 --> 3296.78] because of the richness of creation. +[3296.78 --> 3301.86] And Psalm 104, 14 to 15 says, +[3301.86 --> 3303.56] He makes grass grow for the cattle +[3303.56 --> 3305.22] and plants for the people to cultivate, +[3305.88 --> 3307.46] bringing forth food from the earth +[3307.46 --> 3310.24] and wine that gladdens the human heart, +[3310.78 --> 3312.28] oil to make their faces shine +[3312.28 --> 3314.52] and bread that sustains their hearts. +[3315.32 --> 3316.48] Not only nature, +[3316.56 --> 3318.60] but also humanity is filled with joy +[3318.60 --> 3320.52] because of the world in which God has made. +[3321.04 --> 3322.80] He has provided everything we need +[3322.80 --> 3323.42] and more. +[3324.70 --> 3327.20] And third, Proverbs 23, 24 to 25. +[3327.68 --> 3329.82] The father of a righteous child has great joy. +[3330.34 --> 3332.78] A man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him. +[3334.02 --> 3335.56] May your father and mother rejoice. +[3335.94 --> 3337.60] May she who gave you birth be joyful. +[3338.56 --> 3340.56] When we see the miracle of new life, +[3340.62 --> 3342.18] it's not just the parents who are joyful, +[3342.40 --> 3344.88] but also the people who see how joyful they are. +[3345.42 --> 3346.60] When a new baby is born, +[3346.76 --> 3347.98] everyone here goes crazy +[3347.98 --> 3350.24] and flocks around it and starts smiling. +[3350.42 --> 3351.10] It's wonderful. +[3353.58 --> 3355.08] When God blesses us +[3355.08 --> 3358.04] and when we realize how greatly we are blessed +[3358.04 --> 3358.72] in this world, +[3358.80 --> 3360.06] we should feel joy. +[3361.34 --> 3363.78] We should respond with glee and gratefulness. +[3364.02 --> 3366.10] Even with sin marring creation +[3366.10 --> 3367.34] and blurring our vision, +[3367.80 --> 3370.56] we can still look at mountains and forests +[3370.56 --> 3372.26] and the ocean and the night sky +[3372.26 --> 3374.44] with wonder and joy. +[3374.44 --> 3374.52] Joy. +[3378.72 --> 3379.20] But, +[3379.92 --> 3381.56] joy is not just a feeling. +[3382.26 --> 3383.28] It's also an attitude. +[3384.42 --> 3385.70] And joy can be our attitude +[3385.70 --> 3387.76] when we experience what God has done +[3387.76 --> 3389.42] for us and gives us. +[3390.80 --> 3392.82] Now, feelings and attitudes are slightly different. +[3393.42 --> 3394.58] A feeling is a reaction +[3394.58 --> 3396.32] or a response to something that happens +[3396.32 --> 3397.04] or doesn't happen. +[3398.30 --> 3400.08] And an attitude is a state of mind +[3400.08 --> 3401.32] that you can choose to take +[3401.32 --> 3403.22] regardless of what you feel. +[3404.44 --> 3405.50] Here are two examples. +[3406.20 --> 3406.90] The first example +[3406.90 --> 3408.54] is we don't always feel thankful. +[3409.60 --> 3411.04] We might feel that there is nothing +[3411.04 --> 3411.88] to be thankful for. +[3412.62 --> 3414.46] But in moments where we don't feel thankful, +[3414.64 --> 3416.00] we can still give thanks +[3416.00 --> 3417.10] in all circumstances. +[3417.90 --> 3419.40] 1 Thessalonians 5.18 +[3419.40 --> 3421.60] That passage doesn't command us +[3421.60 --> 3422.48] to feel thankful, +[3423.34 --> 3424.62] just to give thanks. +[3425.58 --> 3426.16] And specifically, +[3426.34 --> 3427.26] to give thanks to God +[3427.26 --> 3428.40] for what He has done. +[3429.80 --> 3431.78] The second example is this. +[3431.78 --> 3433.10] When Joshua was given +[3433.10 --> 3434.12] the mantle of leadership +[3434.12 --> 3436.02] over Israel going into Canaan, +[3436.78 --> 3438.04] God gave him a pep talk. +[3438.96 --> 3439.78] God tells Joshua +[3439.78 --> 3441.16] to be strong and courageous, +[3441.62 --> 3442.86] do not be afraid, +[3443.38 --> 3444.44] and to be courageous. +[3445.70 --> 3447.42] Now, if Joshua wasn't afraid +[3447.42 --> 3448.18] at the prospect +[3448.18 --> 3449.30] of leading the Israelites, +[3449.62 --> 3451.08] who he knows are fickle +[3451.08 --> 3452.00] and disobedient, +[3452.96 --> 3454.30] and even to lead them +[3454.30 --> 3456.04] into battle against trained armies, +[3456.62 --> 3457.76] then he wouldn't need +[3457.76 --> 3458.42] to be courageous +[3458.42 --> 3460.10] because he would be confident. +[3460.74 --> 3461.36] He might even have +[3461.36 --> 3462.70] a complete sense of assurance. +[3463.96 --> 3464.96] Courage is doing something +[3464.96 --> 3465.64] you know you should +[3465.64 --> 3466.92] even when you are afraid. +[3467.40 --> 3468.34] And God commands him +[3468.34 --> 3469.12] to be courageous, +[3469.74 --> 3473.40] considering the fearful odds +[3473.40 --> 3475.44] solely because God is with him, +[3475.86 --> 3477.30] despite how he feels, +[3477.46 --> 3478.56] because of what God will do +[3478.56 --> 3479.42] and has done. +[3480.28 --> 3481.26] Joshua could take on +[3481.26 --> 3482.50] that attitude of courage. +[3484.74 --> 3486.24] Just like how Thessalonians +[3486.24 --> 3486.80] teaches us +[3486.80 --> 3487.56] that we can give thanks +[3487.56 --> 3488.54] when we don't feel thankful, +[3489.08 --> 3490.36] and how Joshua teaches us +[3490.36 --> 3491.42] that we can be courageous +[3491.42 --> 3492.40] in the face of terror, +[3493.84 --> 3497.00] we can do the same with joy. +[3497.70 --> 3499.18] We can choose to be joyful +[3499.18 --> 3500.56] when we don't feel like it. +[3501.50 --> 3502.16] Not only that, +[3502.26 --> 3503.48] joy can be our attitude +[3503.48 --> 3505.44] when we lack everything +[3505.44 --> 3506.58] and suffer. +[3507.28 --> 3508.36] Even when we have +[3508.36 --> 3509.96] every reason not to be joyful, +[3510.22 --> 3511.48] we can still take on +[3511.48 --> 3512.10] that attitude. +[3513.52 --> 3515.54] Jeremiah 33, 10-11 says, +[3515.54 --> 3517.32] This is what the Lord says. +[3518.06 --> 3519.16] You say about this place, +[3519.28 --> 3520.56] it is a desolate waste, +[3520.96 --> 3522.46] without people or animals. +[3522.86 --> 3524.04] Yet in the towns of Judah +[3524.04 --> 3525.22] and the streets of Jerusalem +[3525.22 --> 3525.96] that are deserted, +[3526.52 --> 3527.54] inhabited by neither people +[3527.54 --> 3528.18] nor animals, +[3528.34 --> 3529.92] there will be heard once more +[3529.92 --> 3531.56] the sounds of joy +[3531.56 --> 3532.80] and gladness. +[3533.24 --> 3534.34] The voices of bride +[3534.34 --> 3535.04] and bridegroom, +[3535.14 --> 3535.90] the voices of those +[3535.90 --> 3537.08] who bring thank offerings +[3537.08 --> 3538.40] to the house of the Lord, +[3538.78 --> 3539.06] saying, +[3539.20 --> 3540.60] Give thanks to the Lord Almighty, +[3541.10 --> 3541.94] for the Lord is good. +[3542.04 --> 3543.84] His love endures forever. +[3543.84 --> 3545.58] For I will restore +[3545.58 --> 3546.80] the fortunes of the land +[3546.80 --> 3547.82] as they were before, +[3548.16 --> 3548.74] says the Lord. +[3551.06 --> 3552.56] Why are the Israelites rejoicing +[3552.56 --> 3553.90] if the streets are desolate +[3553.90 --> 3554.64] and waste, +[3555.16 --> 3556.94] and they're poor beyond measure? +[3557.58 --> 3559.52] Because the Lord is good, +[3559.94 --> 3561.46] and His love endures forever, +[3562.40 --> 3563.68] and that future promise. +[3564.80 --> 3565.38] Tim Mackey, +[3565.70 --> 3566.60] the guy who was speaking +[3566.60 --> 3567.50] in the video before, +[3567.98 --> 3568.22] said, +[3568.46 --> 3569.50] The joy of God's people +[3569.50 --> 3570.16] is not determined +[3570.16 --> 3571.16] by their circumstances, +[3571.62 --> 3573.30] but rather their future destiny. +[3574.54 --> 3575.16] The Israelites, +[3575.40 --> 3576.56] Jeremiah is writing about, +[3576.64 --> 3577.94] are going to enter Israel +[3577.94 --> 3579.00] and see the temple +[3579.00 --> 3579.80] and Jerusalem +[3579.80 --> 3582.12] in ruins and overgrown, +[3582.50 --> 3584.18] and yet they will rejoice +[3584.18 --> 3585.80] because God is good, +[3586.28 --> 3586.96] and one day, +[3587.20 --> 3588.32] by His faithful promise, +[3588.46 --> 3589.48] Jerusalem and the temple +[3589.48 --> 3590.40] will be rebuilt. +[3591.92 --> 3592.34] Remember, +[3593.08 --> 3594.24] biblical joy is not a result +[3594.24 --> 3595.28] of something good happening, +[3595.66 --> 3596.50] but an attitude +[3596.50 --> 3597.66] God's people can adopt +[3597.66 --> 3599.54] despite whatever happens. +[3599.54 --> 3605.18] Now, +[3605.24 --> 3606.04] before the Israelites +[3606.04 --> 3607.08] of Jeremiah's time, +[3607.32 --> 3607.96] there were the Israelites +[3607.96 --> 3608.96] leaving Egypt. +[3609.86 --> 3610.30] Psalm 105, +[3610.60 --> 3611.38] 43 says, +[3611.74 --> 3612.70] He brought out His people +[3612.70 --> 3613.70] with rejoicing, +[3614.12 --> 3615.02] His chosen ones +[3615.02 --> 3616.10] with shouts of joy. +[3617.36 --> 3618.52] They were in a desert +[3618.52 --> 3619.44] with only the food +[3619.44 --> 3621.08] in their bags, +[3621.28 --> 3622.26] and with no army +[3622.26 --> 3623.02] to protect them, +[3623.38 --> 3624.44] and the east wind +[3624.44 --> 3625.74] was beating on their heads. +[3626.06 --> 3627.20] It was miserable, +[3627.20 --> 3631.08] but God had been faithful +[3631.08 --> 3632.42] to take them out of Egypt +[3632.42 --> 3633.54] and would be faithful +[3633.54 --> 3634.06] to bring them +[3634.06 --> 3635.90] into that future promised land, +[3636.18 --> 3637.70] and so they walked +[3637.70 --> 3639.12] with shouts of joy. +[3640.04 --> 3641.14] God would provide for them +[3641.14 --> 3642.30] food in quail +[3642.30 --> 3643.82] and water from a rock, +[3644.02 --> 3645.92] and God would provide them +[3645.92 --> 3648.28] victory as their army. +[3649.90 --> 3651.42] In the face of terror +[3651.42 --> 3652.14] and suffering, +[3652.30 --> 3653.36] God's people can choose +[3653.36 --> 3654.26] to be joyful, +[3654.78 --> 3656.14] and when those future promises +[3656.14 --> 3656.84] do come, +[3657.20 --> 3658.66] they will not only adopt +[3658.66 --> 3659.72] the attitude of joy, +[3659.94 --> 3661.32] but they can feel it. +[3662.28 --> 3663.40] Isaiah 51, 11, +[3663.88 --> 3665.18] Those the Lord has rescued +[3665.18 --> 3666.00] will return. +[3666.42 --> 3667.60] They will enter Zion +[3667.60 --> 3668.34] with singing. +[3668.84 --> 3669.84] Everlasting joy +[3669.84 --> 3671.08] will crown their heads. +[3671.60 --> 3672.72] Gladness and joy +[3672.72 --> 3673.70] will overtake them, +[3673.94 --> 3675.50] and sorrow and sighing +[3675.50 --> 3676.58] will flee away. +[3676.58 --> 3686.02] Flip the page too quick. +[3690.02 --> 3691.38] Now some might say, +[3692.04 --> 3693.42] what about the sorrow +[3693.42 --> 3694.40] and the suffering +[3694.40 --> 3695.66] that I experience? +[3696.30 --> 3697.28] I have good reason +[3697.28 --> 3697.94] to be sad, +[3698.80 --> 3700.36] or suffering +[3700.36 --> 3700.90] is not something +[3700.90 --> 3701.80] that I can just smile +[3701.80 --> 3702.96] or wave my way through. +[3702.96 --> 3706.24] This pain is unrelenting. +[3706.24 --> 3707.74] I can't just ignore that. +[3708.54 --> 3710.26] Is my pain not valid? +[3712.36 --> 3713.52] And to that I say, +[3713.60 --> 3714.70] absolutely it is. +[3715.36 --> 3716.78] The sorrow and the suffering +[3716.78 --> 3717.98] we experience now +[3717.98 --> 3719.62] is not something +[3719.62 --> 3720.80] that I would ever say +[3720.80 --> 3722.86] is not real +[3722.86 --> 3723.86] or big +[3723.86 --> 3724.68] or overwhelming. +[3725.72 --> 3726.18] Suffering +[3726.18 --> 3726.92] and pain +[3726.92 --> 3727.68] and grief +[3727.68 --> 3728.44] and loss +[3728.44 --> 3729.26] are real +[3729.26 --> 3730.40] and deep. +[3730.40 --> 3732.36] and in no way am I, +[3732.64 --> 3733.68] nor is the Bible saying, +[3734.28 --> 3735.56] just dismiss how you feel +[3735.56 --> 3737.38] or turn that frown +[3737.38 --> 3738.12] upside down +[3738.12 --> 3739.10] as if it was something +[3739.10 --> 3740.52] that you could just be decided. +[3741.66 --> 3742.06] No. +[3742.74 --> 3743.70] On the contrary, +[3743.86 --> 3744.86] the Bible affirms +[3744.86 --> 3745.94] our pain and suffering +[3745.94 --> 3747.18] and even affirms +[3747.18 --> 3748.88] this mysterious middle ground +[3748.88 --> 3750.02] where we can be +[3750.02 --> 3750.96] both sorrowful +[3750.96 --> 3751.84] and joyful. +[3753.58 --> 3754.26] Paul writes +[3754.26 --> 3755.90] from prison +[3755.90 --> 3757.00] saying these words, +[3757.38 --> 3759.30] 2 Corinthians 6.10, +[3759.30 --> 3760.78] sorrowful +[3760.78 --> 3762.44] yet always rejoicing, +[3763.04 --> 3763.44] poor +[3763.44 --> 3765.06] yet making many rich, +[3765.50 --> 3766.58] having nothing +[3766.58 --> 3768.76] and yet possessing everything. +[3770.32 --> 3771.26] Paul feels +[3771.26 --> 3771.98] the sorrow +[3771.98 --> 3772.84] and the pain +[3772.84 --> 3774.46] of lived suffering, +[3775.02 --> 3775.68] shipwrecked, +[3775.84 --> 3776.86] attacked by animals, +[3777.10 --> 3777.60] imprisoned +[3777.60 --> 3779.30] and beaten by crowds +[3779.30 --> 3781.34] and yet also rejoices +[3781.34 --> 3782.14] in the truth +[3782.14 --> 3783.02] of God's goodness +[3783.02 --> 3784.46] and faithfulness. +[3785.02 --> 3785.72] And even Jesus +[3785.72 --> 3786.54] who is referred to +[3786.54 --> 3786.96] in Isaiah +[3786.96 --> 3788.24] as the man of sorrow +[3788.24 --> 3789.82] in Luke 2.10 +[3789.82 --> 3791.40] can be full of joy +[3791.40 --> 3792.28] in the Holy Spirit +[3792.28 --> 3793.16] for what his father +[3793.16 --> 3793.78] has done +[3793.78 --> 3795.46] even with his own +[3795.46 --> 3796.44] persecution and death +[3796.44 --> 3796.88] on the way. +[3799.82 --> 3801.02] In the early church, +[3801.46 --> 3802.14] a period of about +[3802.14 --> 3803.38] 350 years +[3803.38 --> 3804.72] after Jesus' death, +[3805.26 --> 3805.94] the church faced +[3805.94 --> 3806.52] persecution +[3806.52 --> 3807.18] and hardship +[3807.18 --> 3808.48] and some moments +[3808.48 --> 3809.12] within this period +[3809.12 --> 3809.64] the persecution +[3809.64 --> 3811.68] was much more vicious +[3811.68 --> 3812.52] and thorough. +[3813.52 --> 3814.84] In 64 A.D. +[3814.84 --> 3815.72] the persecution +[3815.72 --> 3816.50] got so bad +[3816.50 --> 3817.00] under Nero +[3817.00 --> 3817.80] that he blamed +[3817.80 --> 3818.26] the Christians +[3818.26 --> 3819.28] for the fire of Rome. +[3820.08 --> 3821.00] His solution +[3821.00 --> 3821.80] was to use +[3821.80 --> 3823.30] the Christians +[3823.30 --> 3824.04] that he blamed +[3824.04 --> 3825.00] as gladiators +[3825.00 --> 3825.78] and for sport +[3825.78 --> 3826.96] and worst of all +[3826.96 --> 3828.00] many were crucified +[3828.00 --> 3829.64] and set on fire +[3829.64 --> 3830.84] to light the city streets +[3830.84 --> 3831.26] at night. +[3835.04 --> 3836.88] Amidst all of this suffering +[3836.88 --> 3838.82] the countless records +[3838.82 --> 3839.60] of Christians +[3839.60 --> 3841.02] and Romans alike +[3841.02 --> 3842.26] show that Christians +[3842.26 --> 3843.52] would walk into this +[3843.52 --> 3845.16] and other horrifying moments +[3845.16 --> 3847.22] with songs of joy +[3847.22 --> 3849.70] because they knew +[3849.70 --> 3850.84] that the future glory +[3850.84 --> 3852.54] that future with Jesus +[3852.54 --> 3855.46] was so indescribably greater +[3855.46 --> 3856.20] than what they were +[3856.20 --> 3857.02] about to endure. +[3858.16 --> 3859.26] As Tim Mackey +[3859.26 --> 3860.68] again says so well +[3860.68 --> 3861.78] when you believe +[3861.78 --> 3862.94] that Jesus' love +[3862.94 --> 3865.02] has overcome death itself +[3865.02 --> 3866.96] joy becomes reasonable +[3866.96 --> 3868.66] in the darkest circumstance. +[3869.30 --> 3870.50] Even though it can be +[3870.50 --> 3872.06] so dark and horrible +[3872.06 --> 3874.56] as to the point of death +[3874.56 --> 3876.20] you can remember +[3876.20 --> 3877.36] that death itself +[3877.36 --> 3878.94] was defeated by Christ +[3878.94 --> 3879.72] on the cross +[3879.72 --> 3880.66] and in the grave. +[3881.34 --> 3882.30] And this is because +[3882.30 --> 3883.96] joy can only be our attitude +[3883.96 --> 3885.06] because of Christ. +[3885.42 --> 3886.92] In him we have everything +[3886.92 --> 3889.16] and he has done everything. +[3889.94 --> 3890.66] This acknowledgement +[3890.66 --> 3891.54] of Christ being +[3891.54 --> 3892.44] the root of our joy +[3892.44 --> 3893.74] is why the birth of Jesus +[3893.74 --> 3895.08] in Luke 2.10 says +[3895.08 --> 3896.80] but the angel said to them +[3896.80 --> 3897.94] do not be afraid. +[3898.76 --> 3899.72] I bring you good news +[3899.72 --> 3900.86] that will cause great joy +[3900.86 --> 3902.10] for all the people. +[3904.00 --> 3905.44] The incarnation of Jesus +[3905.44 --> 3906.26] was the beginning +[3906.26 --> 3907.30] of that faithfulness +[3907.30 --> 3908.34] God is so famous +[3908.34 --> 3909.72] for coming to fruition. +[3910.56 --> 3911.50] He was the thing +[3911.50 --> 3912.28] that ancient Israel +[3912.28 --> 3913.42] had their joy rooted in. +[3913.92 --> 3914.82] The future destiny +[3914.82 --> 3916.12] had finally arrived. +[3916.60 --> 3917.40] The future city +[3917.40 --> 3918.14] that is currently +[3918.14 --> 3918.98] under construction +[3918.98 --> 3920.50] was starting to be unveiled. +[3921.14 --> 3922.92] That bread that brings life +[3922.92 --> 3924.34] and the wine that makes glad +[3924.34 --> 3925.22] the hearts of men +[3925.22 --> 3926.82] was finally here. +[3927.56 --> 3928.74] This baby was the reason +[3928.74 --> 3930.20] Israel shouted for joy +[3930.20 --> 3931.20] in the desert waste +[3931.20 --> 3932.00] leaving Egypt. +[3932.90 --> 3934.16] Deliverance had arrived. +[3934.62 --> 3935.78] Peace has come. +[3936.34 --> 3937.72] The hope was now real +[3937.72 --> 3938.58] because the God +[3938.58 --> 3939.32] who is love +[3939.32 --> 3940.46] became a man. +[3941.92 --> 3943.42] The gospel which means +[3943.42 --> 3944.16] good news +[3944.16 --> 3945.56] is the good news +[3945.56 --> 3946.74] mentioned in Luke 2.10. +[3947.44 --> 3948.30] That good news +[3948.30 --> 3949.48] is that the Son of God +[3949.48 --> 3950.84] who was born as a baby +[3950.84 --> 3952.14] would live the life +[3952.14 --> 3953.36] that we should have lived +[3953.36 --> 3954.40] and would die the death +[3954.40 --> 3955.32] that we should have died. +[3957.04 --> 3958.22] And on the third day +[3958.22 --> 3959.56] He would raise from the dead. +[3960.20 --> 3961.06] And all of that +[3961.06 --> 3962.52] was to free us from sin +[3962.52 --> 3963.96] so that we could be with Him +[3963.96 --> 3965.20] in resurrected bodies +[3965.20 --> 3966.52] rejoicing with Him +[3966.52 --> 3967.72] for eternity +[3967.72 --> 3968.86] without suffering +[3968.86 --> 3970.08] without pain +[3970.08 --> 3971.38] and without tears. +[3975.84 --> 3976.28] Remember +[3976.28 --> 3977.52] biblical joy +[3977.52 --> 3978.06] is not the result +[3978.06 --> 3978.98] of something good happening. +[3979.82 --> 3980.72] But an attitude +[3980.72 --> 3981.78] God's people can adopt +[3981.78 --> 3983.26] despite whatever happens. +[3985.16 --> 3986.04] Our passage +[3986.04 --> 3987.00] Isaiah 55 +[3987.00 --> 3988.02] 6-13 +[3988.02 --> 3990.06] is telling us +[3990.06 --> 3990.78] that we need to +[3990.78 --> 3991.80] seek the Lord. +[3992.54 --> 3993.16] Turn to Him +[3993.16 --> 3994.28] for it is only in Him +[3994.28 --> 3995.06] that we find mercy +[3995.06 --> 3995.68] and salvation +[3995.68 --> 3996.72] and joy. +[3997.54 --> 3998.48] It reminds us +[3998.48 --> 3999.32] that God is greater +[3999.32 --> 4000.32] than we can imagine. +[4000.78 --> 4001.54] That our ways +[4001.54 --> 4002.60] are not His ways +[4002.60 --> 4003.98] as the heavens +[4003.98 --> 4005.02] is greater than the earth. +[4006.26 --> 4006.90] On earth +[4006.90 --> 4008.10] there is suffering +[4008.10 --> 4008.98] and pain +[4008.98 --> 4009.80] and tears +[4009.80 --> 4010.58] and death. +[4011.32 --> 4012.16] But in heaven +[4012.16 --> 4012.96] there is God +[4012.96 --> 4013.90] and there is joy +[4013.90 --> 4015.30] and there is eternal life. +[4016.06 --> 4017.56] And we as God's people +[4017.56 --> 4018.72] though on earth +[4018.72 --> 4019.28] we suffer +[4019.28 --> 4020.04] and die +[4020.04 --> 4021.72] also rejoice +[4021.72 --> 4023.14] in the everlasting life +[4023.14 --> 4027.54] that our faithful +[4027.54 --> 4028.40] and good God +[4028.40 --> 4029.18] has provided us +[4029.18 --> 4030.12] through Christ. +[4030.12 --> 4031.96] for just as God +[4031.96 --> 4032.60] said that when He +[4032.60 --> 4033.54] sends out His word +[4033.54 --> 4034.98] it does not come back +[4034.98 --> 4035.80] until it has accomplished +[4035.80 --> 4036.34] its purpose +[4036.34 --> 4037.22] for which it was sent. +[4037.96 --> 4039.28] The same can be said +[4039.28 --> 4039.92] for Christ. +[4040.50 --> 4040.86] Christ +[4040.86 --> 4042.04] the word of God +[4042.04 --> 4042.96] was sent +[4042.96 --> 4044.14] for the purpose +[4044.14 --> 4045.04] of uniting God +[4045.04 --> 4045.78] with His people +[4045.78 --> 4047.56] and He has accomplished +[4047.56 --> 4048.66] that task. +[4049.24 --> 4050.46] And now with this assurance +[4050.46 --> 4051.62] in His faithfulness +[4051.62 --> 4052.90] we can rejoice +[4052.90 --> 4053.70] this Christmas +[4053.70 --> 4054.72] in the knowledge +[4054.72 --> 4055.98] of our future destiny +[4055.98 --> 4058.10] despite our lived suffering. +[4058.10 --> 4060.46] this Christmas +[4060.46 --> 4061.36] many of us +[4061.36 --> 4062.10] will not have +[4062.10 --> 4063.62] the picturesque circumstances +[4063.62 --> 4064.84] that are present +[4064.84 --> 4065.50] in movies +[4065.50 --> 4066.38] and in songs. +[4067.10 --> 4068.34] We might be missing people +[4068.34 --> 4069.08] and other things +[4069.08 --> 4069.60] that would make +[4069.60 --> 4070.96] those moments joyful. +[4072.62 --> 4074.08] But even in this +[4074.08 --> 4075.20] less than good time +[4075.20 --> 4078.58] in these less than good times +[4078.58 --> 4080.52] we can still take on joy +[4080.52 --> 4083.04] because in Christ +[4083.04 --> 4083.92] we have it all. +[4083.92 --> 4086.10] We can be joyful +[4086.10 --> 4087.28] despite the darkness +[4087.28 --> 4088.22] we face +[4088.22 --> 4089.26] because our joy +[4089.26 --> 4089.88] is not dependent +[4089.88 --> 4090.72] on decorations +[4090.72 --> 4092.10] or on cookies +[4092.10 --> 4093.80] or whether it snows or not. +[4094.96 --> 4095.28] No. +[4095.92 --> 4096.80] Our joy +[4096.80 --> 4097.68] is in +[4097.68 --> 4098.88] Christ. +[4102.16 --> 4103.06] Let's pray. +[4106.14 --> 4107.20] Dear Lord +[4107.20 --> 4109.42] fill our hearts +[4109.42 --> 4110.08] with joy +[4110.08 --> 4111.86] and when we do not +[4111.86 --> 4112.52] feel it +[4112.52 --> 4113.94] I pray that we would +[4113.94 --> 4114.98] still rejoice +[4114.98 --> 4117.56] even in our weeping +[4117.56 --> 4118.54] and in our sorrow +[4118.54 --> 4120.46] and in our tears +[4120.46 --> 4120.76] Lord +[4120.76 --> 4121.62] I pray that we could +[4121.62 --> 4122.96] still raise up voices +[4122.96 --> 4124.40] and shouts of joy +[4124.40 --> 4125.12] to You +[4125.12 --> 4126.90] for everything +[4126.90 --> 4127.60] You will do +[4127.60 --> 4128.44] and have done +[4128.44 --> 4130.12] for who You are +[4130.12 --> 4132.94] and that You are with us. +[4134.04 --> 4134.32] Amen. +[4134.32 --> 4134.42] Amen. +[4142.52 --> 4152.34] Please stand. +[4152.34 --> 4152.36] Please stand. +[4152.36 --> 4152.38] Please stand. +[4152.38 --> 4156.38] Please stand. +[4156.38 --> 4168.82] God of glory +[4168.82 --> 4170.96] Lord of love +[4170.96 --> 4186.42] hearts unfold +[4186.42 --> 4188.38] like flowers +[4188.38 --> 4189.64] before You +[4189.64 --> 4190.42] opening +[4190.42 --> 4192.06] to the +[4192.06 --> 4194.28] Son of God +[4194.28 --> 4203.60] and +[4203.60 --> 4204.14] to do +[4204.14 --> 4204.60] pagar +[4204.60 --> 4205.50] And +[4205.50 --> 4206.66] hear you +[4206.66 --> 4210.48] River of immortal gladness, +[4210.76 --> 4215.34] live us with the light of day. +[4217.00 --> 4221.20] You are the one who saves, +[4221.52 --> 4225.28] you are the one who saves, +[4225.28 --> 4229.52] you are the one who stands +[4229.52 --> 4233.72] and drops from the grave. +[4233.72 --> 4238.06] You are the light of life, +[4238.50 --> 4242.18] the everlasting day. +[4242.54 --> 4246.50] You are the one who saves +[4246.50 --> 4249.34] all our sins away. +[4251.02 --> 4255.34] You are giving and forgiving, +[4256.54 --> 4260.42] ever blessing, ever blessed, +[4260.42 --> 4264.80] fountain of the joy of living, +[4265.16 --> 4268.60] ocean depths of happiness. +[4270.88 --> 4275.34] You are the one who saves, +[4275.34 --> 4279.44] you are the one who saves, +[4279.44 --> 4282.94] you are the one who saves, +[4283.70 --> 4286.16] and drops from the grave. +[4287.90 --> 4291.96] You are the light of life, +[4292.16 --> 4296.00] the everlasting day. +[4296.32 --> 4300.00] You are the one who saves, +[4300.00 --> 4304.30] All our sins away +[4304.30 --> 4310.04] Jesus, you are my rescue +[4310.04 --> 4314.00] Jesus, you are my rescue +[4314.52 --> 4321.00] I give you everything I am +[4321.00 --> 4326.84] Jesus, you are my rescue +[4326.84 --> 4331.26] Jesus, you are my rescue +[4331.26 --> 4338.28] I give you everything I am +[4338.28 --> 4343.78] Joyful, joyful, we adore you +[4343.78 --> 4347.92] Not a glory nor a blood +[4347.92 --> 4352.30] Hearts unfold like clouds before you +[4352.30 --> 4356.72] Hold me to the Son of Thine +[4356.72 --> 4362.74] You are the one who saves +[4362.74 --> 4366.96] You are the one who saves +[4366.96 --> 4371.04] You are the one whose hands +[4371.04 --> 4374.72] Wilt us from the grave +[4374.72 --> 4379.44] You are the light of love +[4379.44 --> 4383.06] We are the lost in vain +[4383.06 --> 4387.16] You are the one whose hands +[4387.16 --> 4390.72] All our sins away +[4390.72 --> 4402.28] Just want to remind everyone +[4402.28 --> 4403.20] Before I bless you +[4403.20 --> 4404.78] Before the Lord blesses you +[4404.78 --> 4405.84] I'll make that correction +[4405.84 --> 4409.34] That we will continue our rejoicing in the Lord +[4409.34 --> 4410.86] Tonight at 4pm +[4410.86 --> 4413.24] At the O Holy Night worship service +[4413.24 --> 4415.76] And also youth and young adults +[4415.76 --> 4417.54] Remember your events surrounding +[4417.54 --> 4419.00] That awesome moment +[4419.00 --> 4420.34] That we are all going to rejoice the Lord in +[4420.34 --> 4421.54] Here is the blessing +[4421.54 --> 4422.34] From God +[4422.34 --> 4425.14] The Lord bless you +[4425.14 --> 4425.98] And keep you +[4425.98 --> 4428.02] The Lord make His face shine on you +[4428.02 --> 4429.38] And be gracious to you +[4429.38 --> 4431.24] The Lord turn His face towards you +[4431.24 --> 4432.28] And give you peace +[4432.28 --> 4443.50] Joy to the world +[4443.50 --> 4447.62] The Lord is come +[4447.62 --> 4457.56] Joy to the world +[4457.56 --> 4460.90] The Lord is come +[4460.90 --> 4467.90] Let all receive the peace +[4467.90 --> 4476.52] Let every heart prepare Him +[4476.52 --> 4481.90] And heaven and nature sing +[4481.90 --> 4486.06] And heaven and nature sing +[4486.06 --> 4494.90] And heaven and nature sing +[4494.90 --> 4500.58] Joy to the earth +[4500.58 --> 4503.90] The Savior reigns +[4503.90 --> 4505.08] And rooftop song +[4505.08 --> 4518.56] And heaven and nature sing +[4518.56 --> 4519.32] And what's of the歌 hero titled +[4519.32 --> 4520.90] And earth sing +[4520.90 --> 4522.16] Are the inner interывать lord +[4522.16 --> 4529.20] the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy. +[4529.20 --> 4538.34] Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. +[4540.46 --> 4547.58] No more let sin and sorrow grow, +[4547.58 --> 4554.58] nor thoughts in flesh and brow. +[4556.20 --> 4563.92] He comes to let His blessings flow, +[4564.26 --> 4571.58] for else the curse is found, +[4571.58 --> 4579.92] for else the curse fills down. +[4581.58 --> 4588.96] He was the world with truth and grace, +[4589.20 --> 4594.58] and made salvation's praise. +[4594.58 --> 4602.80] The qualities of His righteousness, +[4604.18 --> 4607.38] and wonders of His love, +[4607.58 --> 4610.98] and wonders of His love, +[4611.30 --> 4618.58] and wonders, wonders of His love. +[4618.58 --> 4628.58] The love of His love, +[4628.58 --> 4630.58] and wonders of His love. +[4630.58 --> 4637.58] The love of His love, +[4637.58 --> 4639.58] and wonders of His love. +[4639.58 --> 4669.56] Thank you. +[4669.58 --> 4699.56] Thank you. +[4699.58 --> 4701.58] Thank you. +[4729.58 --> 4731.58] Thank you. +[4759.58 --> 4761.58] Thank you. +[4789.58 --> 4791.58] Thank you. +[4819.58 --> 4821.58] Thank you. +[4849.58 --> 4851.58] Thank you. +[4879.58 --> 4881.58] Thank you. +[4881.58 --> 4883.58] Thank you. +[4883.58 --> 4885.58] Thank you. +[4885.58 --> 4887.58] Thank you. +[4887.58 --> 4889.58] Thank you. +[4889.58 --> 4891.58] Thank you. +[4891.58 --> 4893.58] Thank you. +[4893.58 --> 4895.58] Thank you. diff --git "a/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 3, 2023 (1st week of Advent 2023)_summary.txt" "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 3, 2023 (1st week of Advent 2023)_summary.txt" new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..bdeead8bd46edf8b850bf0dbd8ae0525b4cf3bb9 --- /dev/null +++ "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 3, 2023 (1st week of Advent 2023)_summary.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,147 @@ +• The word "peace" is common in most languages and cultures +• In the Bible, peace refers to the absence of conflict, but also implies wholeness and completeness +• The Hebrew word for peace (shalom) means complete or whole, referring to a state of being intact with no missing parts +• Shalom can refer to physical, emotional, and relational wholeness +• Restoring shalom involves making something whole again by taking what's broken and restoring it to wholeness +• Jesus' birth was announced as the arrival of peace (Eirene) and he came to offer his peace to others +• True peace requires taking what's broken and restoring it to wholeness in one's life, relationships, or world +• The concept of shalom is explored during the season of Advent +• The birth of Jesus and the promise of Emmanuel +• Worship and praise to God for sending His Son +• Celebration of Jesus' arrival and the gift of peace +• Discussion of a "completed manual" and worship practices +• Prayer of confession and assurance, seeking God's presence in times of chaos and uncertainty +• Reflection on the season of Advent and the promise of Jesus' return +• Repeatedly singing a hymn with lyrics about finding peace and well-being despite trials +• Explaining that Christ's sacrifice has given assurance of salvation +• Describing the benefits of Christ's sacrifice, including healing from sin and burden +• Talking about the return of Jesus Christ as Savior of the world +• Mentioning the idea that all flesh will see his glory and be reconciled to him +• Discussing the worship and recognition of Jesus Christ as King by humanity and heaven +• Inviting Adam and Rachel to share their story/testimony +• Reading Luke 8:5-8, referencing its importance in discipleship and spreading the Lord's word +• The seed sowing parable: not forcing others onto faith, but trusting God to allow it to grow +• Sharing a personal story of Adam and Rachel meeting, and how God brought them together +• John Kuypers sharing a testimony on his connection with Adam and praying for their relationship +• Reflections on God's plan, timing, and reasons, and trusting in His goodness despite not always understanding +• Faith and trust in God +• Learning to lean on God during struggles +• Overcoming conflict and seeing eye-to-eye with others +• Love as a gift given from the heart +• Being vessels of God's love and receiving blessings +• Planting seeds of faith in others through good works +• A prayer for Adam and Rachel, asking them to quiet their minds and know God's presence +• The power of Jesus' spirit and the importance of holding onto it +• The promise that God will always love and guide them +• Discussion of a Christianity Explored class +• Adam and Rachel's participation in the class +• Rachel's willingness to ask questions and learn +• Baptism profession of faith ceremony +• Four questions asked to mark the profession: + • Jesus Christ as Son of God and Savior + • Belief in the Bible as the word of God + • Acceptance of baptismal promises + • Promise to strengthen love and commitment to Christ +• Welcoming a couple, Adam and Rachel, into full communion and fellowship with the church +• Blessing them with spiritual gifts to do God's will +• Congratulating them on their decision to join the church family +• Presenting them with certificates and gifts +• Laying hands on them in prayer for guidance and protection +• Adam and Rachel's profession of faith +• Bible verse recitation, including 1 Thessalonians 5:14 +• Collection for Cascade Christian Counseling +• Offering collection for church budget and ministries +• Prayer and dedication of work by deacon Clem +• Miscellaneous announcements and housekeeping notes +• Kids' Corner segment where children are asked questions +• Discussion on things that are never-ending (e.g. the sea, God's love) +• Children share things they want to never end (e.g. rainbows, birthday celebrations) +• Blessing and congregation greeting +• Church announcements (AGM, Tri-Soup Tournament winners, budget approval) +• Upcoming events (Mexico mission trip sign-up, Youth coffee after church) +• Confession of sin and thanks for forgiveness +• Advent theme and message of peace +• Prayers for world peace, particularly in Israel/Hamas conflict and Ukraine/Russia conflict +• Requests for prayer for various individuals with health issues +• Prayer for the church community and needs +• Advent worship theme: expecting Jesus' birth to bring freedom from fears and sins +• Reading from Isaiah 9 +• Discussing the cultural shift to Christmas season +• Exploring the idea of a "spiritual" Christmas +• Interpreting Isaiah 9:1-6, focusing on themes of peace and the birth of Jesus +• Analyzing how God's presence in history changes circumstances, such as moving from darkness to light and from conflict to peace +• The Bible's concept of peace as restoration to wholeness +• Peace in the Bible means being fully human, fully alive, with union with God and communion with people and creation +• Three common ways people experience peace: absence of conflict, inner turmoil, or being at peace within oneself +• Waiting for peace by living peace (shalom) is essential during Advent season +• The concept of peace in culture can be warped and distorted +• Three ways people talk about peace: inner reality of being at peace, inner peace as enlightenment or calm, and inner peace tied to personal prosperity +• These definitions of peace are insufficient and do not last +• The Bible offers a different definition of peace that is lasting and living +• God's peace is only found in Jesus Christ and is the ultimate expression of peace +• The world's concept of peace is just a fading shadow of the real thing +• Harmony and communion between God, man, woman, and creation are established in the beginning +• Disobedience to God breaks this harmony and shalom is shattered +• Sin has painful consequences for human relationships, labor, and existence +• The relationship between man and woman becomes strained and broken +• Death results from sin and shalom is irreparably broken +• The concept of sin and its relationship to broken shalom +• The definition and restoration of shalom as union with God, communion with others, and wholeness/completeness +• Shalom is what God offers through Emmanuel/God with us +• The role of the Aaronic blessing in conveying God's peace and blessings +• The connection between relationship with God, His name being on individuals, and experiencing shalom/peace +• The concept of peace and wholeness offered to people +• Isaiah's prophecies about peace and a child born to bring it +• The birth of Jesus and the angels' declaration of peace on earth +• Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem and the crowd's praise for him as the king who brings peace +• Christmas is about peace +• Jesus says he brings and leaves peace with us +• Peace in this world involves trouble, but take heart, Jesus has overcome the world +• Ephesians 2:13-22 teaches that Christ creates one new humanity out of two, making peace through reconciliation to God +• Shalom means union and communion with God and each other, achieved on the cross +• Jesus' life and death as a substitute for humanity's sin +• The concept of Jesus taking on the brokenness of humanity +• The idea that Jesus became sin for us, allowing us to become righteous +• God's plan for peace through Jesus' gospel and rule +• The story continuing in Revelation 21:3-4, with God dwelling among His people and wiping away their tears. +• God's union with his people is restored through the new order of shalom. +• The old order has passed away, and a new era of peace has begun. +• This peace will last forever because it is promised through eternity. +• We are made whole and being made whole by living in peace. +• True peace requires work to restore what's broken and take it to wholeness. +• Paul encourages the church to let the peace of Christ rule in their hearts. +• The source of peace is having Christ's power in one's heart and mind +• Paul Tripp's book mentions that true peace comes from being in awe of God's power, not from external circumstances +• Peace can be experienced in community only when Christ is present and ruling within individuals +• Christ's presence brings rest and grounding for the heart through forgiveness, acceptance, and knowing Jesus +• The gospel offers a lasting and better peace that does not fade or pass away because it comes from Jesus' unchanging nature +• The speaker recounts a difficult moment in their day with their kids, where they were about to lose patience and raise their voice. +• A moment of pause allowed them to reflect on their actions and change their approach to communicating with their children. +• The speaker attributes the change to standing before an audience and recalling a previous experience, which provided accountability. +• They acknowledge that in the future, they will likely struggle with patience again, but are grateful for Jesus' peace as a source of strength. +• Mention of a funeral and the phrase "be still" to acknowledge God +• Reference to Psalm 46 and the chaotic waves of the oceans +• Call to remember the peace of Christ and let it rule in one's heart +• Prayer for God's peace and shalom-making in the world +• Discussion of Advent and Christmas season themes, including wholeness and restoration +• Acknowledgment of human fallibility and need for help to come back to Jesus +• Celebration of Jesus as Emmanuel, God with us +• Repeating phrases and hymns +• Invitation to pray after service +• Description of a blessing and God's presence +• References to Christ, the king, and peace +• Prayer and fellowship after service +• Events happening in the community and church family +• Snacks, cakes, and other items being prepared for consumption +• God's blessing and presence being invoked for support and protection +• Encouragement to not be afraid, but to go with and befriend God +• The importance of peace and love +• Singing a last song together as a community +• May God's peace and Christ's grace be with them +• Praising God for his glorious reign from earth to heaven +• Declaring the name of Jesus, the lamb who was slain +• The phrase "lamb once slain" is repeated throughout the transcript, emphasizing a central theme. +• Christ is referred to as the "eternal king of kings". +• Praise is declared for Christ's glorious reign from earth to heaven. +• The name of Christ is repeatedly invoked. +• A later section appears to be unrelated, mentioning death and repeating the phrase "die". \ No newline at end of file diff --git "a/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 3, 2023 (1st week of Advent 2023)_transcript.txt" "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 3, 2023 (1st week of Advent 2023)_transcript.txt" new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..5a64496d638a0143fea596e9976922b2cb637c25 --- /dev/null +++ "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 December 3, 2023 (1st week of Advent 2023)_transcript.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,2735 @@ +[0.00 --> 2.00] . +[30.00 --> 32.00] . +[60.00 --> 62.00] . +[90.00 --> 92.00] . +[92.00 --> 94.00] . +[94.00 --> 96.00] . +[96.00 --> 98.00] . +[98.00 --> 100.00] . +[100.00 --> 102.00] The word peace is common in most languages. +[102.00 --> 105.00] People can talk about peace treaties or times of peace. +[105.00 --> 107.00] It means the absence of war. +[107.00 --> 110.00] And in the Bible, the word peace can refer to the absence of conflict, +[110.00 --> 114.00] but it also points to the presence of something better in its place. +[114.00 --> 117.00] In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for peace is shalom. +[117.00 --> 120.00] And in the New Testament, the Greek word is erene. +[120.00 --> 123.00] The most basic meaning of shalom is complete or whole. +[123.00 --> 128.00] The word can refer to a stone that has a perfect whole shape with no cracks. +[128.00 --> 133.00] It can also refer to a completed stone wall that has no gaps and no missing bricks. +[133.00 --> 140.00] Shalom refers to something that's complex with lots of pieces that's in a state of completeness, wholeness. +[140.00 --> 146.00] It's like Job, who says his tents are in a state of shalom because he counted his flock and no animals are missing. +[146.00 --> 149.00] This is why shalom can refer to a person's well-being. +[149.00 --> 154.00] Like when David visited his brothers on the battlefield, he asked about their shalom. +[154.00 --> 160.00] The core idea is that life is complex, full of moving parts and relationships and situations. +[160.00 --> 165.00] And when any of these is out of alignment or missing, your shalom breaks down. +[165.00 --> 166.00] Life is no longer whole. +[166.00 --> 167.00] It needs to be restored. +[167.00 --> 172.00] In fact, that's the basic meaning of shalom when you use it as a verb. +[172.00 --> 176.00] To bring shalom literally means to make complete or restore. +[176.00 --> 180.00] So Solomon brings shalom to the unfinished temple when he completes it. +[180.00 --> 187.00] Or if your animal accidentally damages your neighbor's field, you shalom them by giving them a complete repayment for their loss. +[187.00 --> 190.00] You take what's missing and you restore it to wholeness. +[190.00 --> 192.00] The same goes for human relationships. +[192.00 --> 197.00] In the book of Proverbs, to reconcile and heal a broken relationship is to bring shalom. +[197.00 --> 202.00] And when rival kingdoms make shalom in the Bible, it doesn't just mean they stop fighting. +[202.00 --> 205.00] It also means they start working together for each other's benefit. +[205.00 --> 211.00] This state of shalom is what Israel's kings were supposed to cultivate and it rarely happened. +[211.00 --> 215.00] So the prophet Isaiah, he looked forward to a future king, a prince of shalom. +[215.00 --> 218.00] And his reign would bring shalom with no end. +[218.00 --> 226.00] A time when God would make a covenant of shalom with his people and make right all wrongs and heal all that's been broken. +[226.00 --> 231.00] This is why Jesus' birth in the New Testament was announced as the arrival of Eirene. +[231.00 --> 233.00] Remember, that's the Greek word for peace. +[233.00 --> 236.00] Jesus came to offer his peace to others. +[236.00 --> 239.00] Like when he said to his followers, my peace I give to you all. +[239.00 --> 246.00] The apostles claimed that Jesus made peace between messed up humans and God when he died and rose from the dead. +[246.00 --> 252.00] The idea is that he restored to wholeness the broken relationship between humans and their creator. +[252.00 --> 257.00] This is why the apostle Paul can say Jesus himself is our Eirene. +[257.00 --> 261.00] He was the whole complete human that I am made to be but have failed to be. +[261.00 --> 264.00] And now he gives me his life as a gift. +[264.00 --> 268.00] And this means that Jesus' followers are now called to create peace. +[268.00 --> 277.00] Paul instructed local churches to keep their unity through the bond of peace, which requires humility and patience and bearing with others in love. +[277.00 --> 287.00] Becoming people of peace means participating in the life of Jesus who reconciled all things in heaven and on earth, restoring peace through his death and resurrection. +[287.00 --> 290.00] So peace takes a lot of work. +[290.00 --> 293.00] Because it's not just the absence of conflict. +[293.00 --> 300.00] True peace requires taking what's broken and restoring it to wholeness, whether it's in our lives, our relationships or in our world. +[300.00 --> 313.00] And that's the rich biblical concept of peace. +[313.00 --> 315.00] Good morning. +[315.00 --> 321.00] I want to just take a moment and welcome you to Emmanuel Church. +[321.00 --> 324.00] Special welcome if you are a guest with us this morning. +[324.00 --> 325.00] My name is Chris. +[325.00 --> 332.00] I'm one of the pastors here and it's my privilege with these others to lead in our shared worship together this morning. +[332.00 --> 339.16] morning. As you can see by looking around and by the video, today is the first Sunday of Advent. +[339.68 --> 347.10] Advent is the season of waiting and anticipation prior to Christmas. And so this season we are +[347.10 --> 356.94] going to enter into those four words of Advent with peace, hope, joy, and love and explore what +[356.94 --> 366.80] it is that God has on offer for us by his spirit and by the coming of Jesus into the world. As we +[366.80 --> 370.88] gather for worship, we do so as people who are called by God. And so I'm going to invite you, +[370.88 --> 374.30] as you're able, to stand and we'll be welcomed into his presence. +[374.30 --> 392.88] As we wait on God, he meets us here and we mark that by receiving his greeting. Grace, mercy, +[393.42 --> 398.36] and peace to you from God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, his Son, and our Savior, +[398.36 --> 404.28] through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I invite you to turn to those +[404.28 --> 407.18] around you in worship and welcome them in the name of Jesus. +[428.36 --> 449.44] Welcome to the season of Advent, a season of being reminded of the birth of our Savior, +[450.08 --> 456.54] a season of being reminded of who Jesus is, a season of waiting, anticipating the second coming of +[456.54 --> 462.96] Christ, a season illuminating God's active hand and redemptive plan, a season of sitting in the +[462.96 --> 469.62] tension of the now, not yet, where our Prince of Peace walks with us. Sing with us the song of Emmanuel +[469.62 --> 471.22] that all the world may hear. +[486.54 --> 502.90] Sing with us the song of Emmanuel, this the Christ who was long foretold, low in the shadows of Bethlehem, +[503.36 --> 515.02] promise of dawn now our eyes behold. God most high in a manger lane, lift your voices and now proclaim, +[515.02 --> 523.02] great and glorious love has come to us, join now with the hosts of heaven. +[532.44 --> 541.08] Come we to welcome Emmanuel, King who came with no crown or throne, +[541.08 --> 549.32] helplessly lay the invincible, maker of Mary, now Mary's son. +[549.74 --> 557.40] Oh, what wisdom to save us all, shepherds, sages before and fall, +[557.90 --> 565.86] grace and majesty, what humility, come on, bend in me, adore Him. +[565.86 --> 587.14] Go spread the news of Emmanuel, joy and peace for the weary heart, lift up your heads for your King has come, +[587.14 --> 592.14] sing for the light overwhelms the dark. +[594.14 --> 606.78] Glory shining for all to see, hope alive let the gospel ring, God has made a way, He will have the praise, +[606.98 --> 610.12] tell the world His name is Jesus. +[610.12 --> 623.08] Glory shining for all to see, hope alive let the gospel ring, God has made a way, He will have the praise, +[623.08 --> 626.44] tell the world His name is Jesus. +[626.44 --> 656.42] Glory shining for all to see, glory and glory. +[656.50 --> 661.56] So just sing pepper, at birth at various democracies, the gospel ring, God has made a way! +[661.56 --> 662.04] The completed manual and clear means that the world around the world, +[662.04 --> 665.08] and physical priest 신�ie, korra diaz, their name is Jesus. +[666.22 --> 669.72] The utilitarian tradition, uniqu 1976, of worship God and glory and glory and glory and glory. +[670.00 --> 671.02] Bloombergということで, Aurora vividly turns to the core because he wants to graduate time and glory and glory and glory. +[671.04 --> 671.62] вним caussir today. +[673.62 --> 675.72] Thanks for the caffeine to love, absolutely fantastic, goodbye and glory and glory and glory. +[676.24 --> 677.10] Hallelujah, Gloria, Gloria players and glory and glory. +[677.78 --> 679.92] In through the root of everyone in the presence of the world, +[680.08 --> 682.14] REI don't must experience theaviour, epidemic, +[682.14 --> 682.72] by the day MR andwood city, monumentισ of the future of more modern art and glory, +[682.82 --> 683.56] allowing me. +[684.20 --> 685.28] Jo Anyone, from Say early Manager to exploring the knowledge, glory and honor, +[685.28 --> 700.28] Gloria, Gloria +[700.28 --> 718.28] Gloria, Gloria +[718.28 --> 733.28] Gloria, Gloria +[733.28 --> 747.28] Suddenly, a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests. +[747.28 --> 755.28] Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you are called to peace. +[755.28 --> 785.28] +[785.28 --> 815.28] +[815.28 --> 832.28] Strengthen me, hold my head up high, and I'll stand upon your truth, bringing glory unto you, and let the peace of God, let it reign. +[832.28 --> 862.28] +[862.28 --> 892.28] +[892.28 --> 922.28] +[922.28 --> 952.28] +[952.28 --> 961.28] Bring life and make me whole, and let the peace of God, let it reign. +[961.28 --> 970.90] Join me in a prayer of confession and assurance. +[970.90 --> 987.58] Jesus, wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, we come before you in this time of waiting. +[987.58 --> 992.76] We sing of your peace, that it may reign in all the earth. +[993.26 --> 1000.54] We ask for you to draw us closer, that your Holy Spirit saturates our soul for comfort and strength. +[1000.54 --> 1006.44] Because God, if we're honest, this world is far from peace. +[1007.84 --> 1010.14] At times we feel distant from you. +[1010.48 --> 1011.32] We feel weak. +[1012.52 --> 1016.34] Our life circumstances overwhelm us, and we cry out, +[1016.54 --> 1017.76] Where are you, God? +[1018.90 --> 1020.56] Where are you, God? +[1020.56 --> 1020.62] Where are you, God? +[1023.94 --> 1029.20] Where are you in the empty chair at the family Christmas gathering? +[1031.20 --> 1033.52] Where are you in the hospital room? +[1036.60 --> 1039.50] Where are you in the chaos of life? +[1040.44 --> 1041.78] Where are you in the wars? +[1043.48 --> 1045.08] Where are you, God? +[1045.08 --> 1075.06] Where are you, God? +[1075.08 --> 1077.54] In the season of waiting, we look to your coming again, Lord, +[1077.70 --> 1079.90] But sometimes it feels so far away. +[1080.54 --> 1082.08] And we need you now. +[1086.68 --> 1091.96] Lord, let the story of Advent, the story of you coming into history, +[1091.96 --> 1096.90] Remind us that you are Emmanuel, God with us. +[1096.90 --> 1111.16] May we turn to you in confession of our sins and be assured that you have conquered this world on the cross and you are coming again. +[1111.16 --> 1123.56] And let us sit in the silence amidst the chaos and the busy malls and the flashing lights. +[1123.56 --> 1129.00] Let us sit in the knowledge that you are our Prince of Peace. +[1129.04 --> 1131.90] In your name we pray. +[1131.90 --> 1131.98] Amen. +[1132.00 --> 1132.46] Amen. +[1132.46 --> 1132.98] Amen. +[1137.36 --> 1138.48] Amen. +[1138.48 --> 1138.60] Amen. +[1138.60 --> 1140.74] Amen. +[1144.74 --> 1145.28] Amen. +[1145.28 --> 1146.08] Amen. +[1146.20 --> 1148.64] Amen. +[1148.64 --> 1149.58] Amen. +[1149.66 --> 1150.08] Amen. +[1150.08 --> 1150.62] Amen. +[1150.62 --> 1150.86] Amen. +[1151.04 --> 1151.62] Amen. +[1151.62 --> 1151.86] Amen. +[1151.86 --> 1152.14] Amen. +[1152.18 --> 1154.24] Amen. +[1154.24 --> 1154.64] Amen. +[1154.88 --> 1155.14] Amen. +[1155.56 --> 1156.74] Amen. +[1156.74 --> 1157.06] Amen. +[1157.06 --> 1157.74] Amen. +[1157.74 --> 1157.88] Amen. +[1157.88 --> 1178.40] When peace like a river +[1178.40 --> 1183.34] attendeth my way +[1183.34 --> 1191.26] When sorrows like sea billows roll +[1191.26 --> 1195.94] Whatever my lot +[1195.94 --> 1200.98] Thou hast taught me to say +[1200.98 --> 1208.98] It is well, it is well with my soul +[1208.98 --> 1218.90] It is well with my soul +[1218.90 --> 1230.82] It is well, it is well with my soul +[1230.82 --> 1236.82] Though Satan should profit +[1236.82 --> 1240.82] Though trials should come +[1240.82 --> 1248.74] Let this blessed assurance control +[1248.74 --> 1254.68] That Christ has regarded +[1254.68 --> 1259.14] My helpless estate +[1259.14 --> 1263.74] And has shed his own blood +[1263.74 --> 1266.74] For my soul +[1266.74 --> 1274.66] It is well, it is well +[1274.66 --> 1276.66] With my soul +[1276.66 --> 1283.66] It is well, it is well +[1283.66 --> 1286.66] With my soul +[1286.66 --> 1294.32] I sin, O the bliss +[1294.32 --> 1299.82] Of this glorious thought +[1299.82 --> 1304.58] My sin, not in part +[1304.58 --> 1307.58] But the whole +[1307.58 --> 1312.62] Is nailed to the cross +[1312.62 --> 1317.80] And I bid no more +[1317.80 --> 1320.50] Praise the Lord +[1320.50 --> 1326.50] Praise the Lord, O my soul +[1326.50 --> 1332.42] It is well, it is well +[1332.42 --> 1334.42] With my soul +[1334.42 --> 1336.42] With my soul +[1336.42 --> 1342.42] It is well, it is well +[1342.42 --> 1344.42] With my soul +[1344.42 --> 1346.42] With my soul +[1346.42 --> 1352.42] O Lord, grace the day +[1352.42 --> 1358.34] When my faith shall be sigh +[1358.34 --> 1363.34] The clouds be rolled back +[1363.34 --> 1366.34] As the scrolls +[1366.34 --> 1370.34] The trough shall resound +[1370.34 --> 1375.34] And the Lord shall descend +[1375.34 --> 1378.26] Even so +[1378.26 --> 1379.26] Even so +[1379.26 --> 1381.26] It is well +[1381.26 --> 1383.26] With my soul +[1383.26 --> 1387.26] It is well +[1387.26 --> 1389.26] It is well +[1389.26 --> 1393.26] With my soul +[1393.26 --> 1395.26] With my soul +[1395.26 --> 1397.26] With my soul +[1397.26 --> 1399.18] It is well +[1399.18 --> 1400.18] It is well +[1400.18 --> 1400.76] It is well +[1400.76 --> 1402.18] It is well +[1402.18 --> 1403.12] It is well +[1403.12 --> 1405.30] With my soul +[1427.26 --> 1451.38] I cannot tell why he whom angels worship +[1451.38 --> 1459.86] Should set his love upon the sons of men +[1459.86 --> 1467.00] Or why as shepherd he should seek the wonders +[1467.00 --> 1474.92] To bring them back they know not how or when +[1474.92 --> 1482.82] But this I know that he was born of Mary +[1482.82 --> 1490.76] When Bethlehem's manger was his only home +[1490.76 --> 1498.92] And that he lived at Nazareth and labored +[1498.92 --> 1505.92] And so the Savior, Savior of the world is come +[1505.92 --> 1513.74] I cannot tell how silently he suffered +[1513.74 --> 1522.12] As with his peace he graced the place of tears +[1522.12 --> 1529.10] For how his heart upon the cross was broken +[1529.10 --> 1537.16] The crown of pain to three and thirty years +[1537.16 --> 1544.18] But this I know he heals the brokenhearted +[1544.18 --> 1551.62] And stays our sin and clothes our lurking way +[1551.62 --> 1559.18] And lifts the burden from the heavy laden +[1559.86 --> 1567.18] For yet the Savior, Savior of the world is here +[1567.18 --> 1574.68] I cannot tell how he will win the nations +[1574.68 --> 1582.18] How he will claim his earthly heritage +[1582.70 --> 1589.60] How satisfied the needs and aspirations +[1589.60 --> 1597.10] Of east and west, of sinner and of sage +[1597.10 --> 1604.68] But this I know, all flesh shall see his glory +[1604.68 --> 1612.04] And he shall reap the harvest he has sown +[1612.04 --> 1620.04] And some glad day his sun shall shine in splendor +[1620.04 --> 1627.04] When he the Savior, Savior of the world is known +[1627.04 --> 1634.54] I cannot tell how all the lands shall worship +[1634.54 --> 1642.04] When at his bidding every storm is still +[1642.04 --> 1649.12] Or who can say how great the jubilation +[1649.12 --> 1656.88] When all the hearts of men with love are filled +[1656.88 --> 1663.88] But this I know, all the skies will thrill with rapture +[1663.88 --> 1670.88] And myriad, myriad human voices sing +[1670.88 --> 1678.38] And earth to heaven and heaven to earth will answer +[1678.38 --> 1685.88] At last the Savior, Savior of the world is King +[1685.88 --> 1692.88] But this I know, all the skies will thrill with rapture +[1692.88 --> 1699.88] And myriad, myriad human voices sing +[1699.88 --> 1707.88] And earth to heaven and heaven to earth will answer +[1707.88 --> 1716.88] At last the Savior, Savior of the world is King +[1716.88 --> 1718.94] I invite you to be seated +[1718.94 --> 1730.72] At this time in our shared worship life together +[1730.72 --> 1735.60] We have the opportunity to participate in and witness +[1735.60 --> 1739.62] A profession of faith from Adam and Rachel Smid +[1739.62 --> 1745.32] In case you missed it, these kinds of things are awesome +[1745.32 --> 1746.54] In the life of the church +[1746.54 --> 1751.20] These kinds of events are a sign to us of God +[1751.20 --> 1752.78] Still at work in the world +[1752.78 --> 1757.78] As he opens hearts and changes minds +[1757.78 --> 1761.72] And so the way that we mark that here in this church +[1761.72 --> 1764.54] Is we invite the people up +[1764.54 --> 1766.16] Who are going to make a profession of faith +[1766.16 --> 1768.50] They're going to share a little bit of a story +[1768.50 --> 1770.32] Or testimony, a word for us +[1770.32 --> 1773.44] And then we have people who have been significant +[1773.44 --> 1776.88] In their life of faith and in their discipleship +[1776.88 --> 1781.00] Who will speak a word and share some of that story and journey +[1781.00 --> 1784.46] And so to begin, I'm going to invite Adam and Rachel to the front +[1784.46 --> 1786.90] They're going to come up +[1786.90 --> 1790.76] And Adam is going to share a little bit +[1790.76 --> 1796.86] You know, that feels about right +[1796.86 --> 1797.74] Knowing you guys +[1797.74 --> 1804.62] Morning church +[1804.62 --> 1811.22] This morning I'm planning on reading Luke 8 verses 5 to 8 +[1811.22 --> 1814.70] As this is a meaningful verse to myself and Rachel +[1814.70 --> 1817.98] A farmer went out to sow his seed +[1817.98 --> 1821.16] As he scattered the seed, some fell along the path +[1821.16 --> 1824.56] It was trampled on and the birds ate it up +[1824.56 --> 1826.92] Some fell on the rocky ground +[1826.92 --> 1829.40] And when it came up, the plants withered +[1829.40 --> 1831.00] Because they had no moisture +[1831.00 --> 1833.80] Other seed fell among the thorns +[1833.80 --> 1836.90] Which grew up with it and choked the plants +[1836.90 --> 1839.76] Still other seed fell on good soil +[1839.76 --> 1841.92] It came up, yielded a crop +[1841.92 --> 1844.02] A hundred times or more than it was sown +[1844.02 --> 1846.62] This verse is important to us +[1846.62 --> 1849.20] In that God called us to be disciples +[1849.20 --> 1852.60] Spreading the word or the seed of the Lord +[1852.60 --> 1855.90] You never know who your faith may impact +[1855.90 --> 1859.72] But it's important to also not force others onto it +[1859.72 --> 1861.48] Like a crop +[1861.48 --> 1864.48] It is not up to me who allows the seed to grow +[1864.48 --> 1866.40] But God, maker of all things +[1866.40 --> 1871.04] Thank you +[1871.04 --> 1873.86] If you guys don't know or couldn't figure that out +[1873.86 --> 1874.56] Adam's a farmer +[1874.56 --> 1880.80] Part of their story together +[1880.80 --> 1882.72] That brings them to this place +[1882.72 --> 1886.98] Is that we don't always get to see that seed bear fruit +[1886.98 --> 1888.56] In the time that we would like it to +[1888.56 --> 1889.64] Right? +[1889.70 --> 1891.78] Or in the manner that we would expect it to +[1891.78 --> 1893.94] And yet, God is faithful +[1893.94 --> 1895.46] And here we are together +[1895.46 --> 1898.14] To mark that, why don't you guys have a seat +[1898.14 --> 1899.26] You don't have to stand up here anymore +[1899.26 --> 1900.94] I know you love this part of it +[1900.94 --> 1904.26] And then I'm going to invite John Kuypers to the front +[1904.26 --> 1908.24] He's going to share a little bit of a testimony and story +[1908.24 --> 1910.38] For Adam and Rachel too +[1910.38 --> 1911.10] Up here, John +[1911.10 --> 1935.12] Adam, it's evident to me that God caused our paths to cross +[1935.12 --> 1936.30] A long time ago +[1936.30 --> 1940.22] Youth camp is kind of where we made our first connection +[1940.22 --> 1944.36] Our common interests and mechanics sparked a lifelong friendship +[1944.36 --> 1948.08] You love any kind of mechanical machine +[1948.08 --> 1952.10] And just absorb the physics behind the wheels and the gears +[1952.10 --> 1956.74] Your mind was created by God that way +[1956.74 --> 1959.44] And to me it's obvious that you honor God +[1959.44 --> 1963.26] Through your God-given talents to the best of your abilities +[1963.26 --> 1966.22] Adam, through the years I have prayed with you +[1966.22 --> 1967.76] And for you many times +[1967.76 --> 1970.72] I have prayed that you see God for who he is +[1970.72 --> 1974.98] I have prayed that you find the strength you need from him day to day +[1974.98 --> 1978.88] I have prayed that you learn to trust God with your future +[1978.88 --> 1981.28] To trust God with finding you a life partner +[1981.28 --> 1986.08] A friend that would always be by your side while you're on earth +[1986.08 --> 1988.50] Rachel +[1988.50 --> 1990.26] Honestly +[1990.26 --> 1994.46] I don't know you all that well +[1994.46 --> 1995.70] But as you know now +[1995.70 --> 1998.02] I've been praying for you for a while +[1998.02 --> 1999.88] I just didn't know it was you +[1999.88 --> 2004.62] I knew that Adam was God's child +[2004.62 --> 2008.52] I knew God had a plan for his life +[2008.52 --> 2011.66] And I somehow knew that someone like you +[2011.66 --> 2014.00] Would come around into Adam's life +[2014.00 --> 2015.94] And that's how God works +[2015.94 --> 2017.12] He's the master planner +[2017.12 --> 2020.20] He's the one who motivates us +[2020.20 --> 2022.14] The one who walks beside us +[2022.14 --> 2023.94] And the one who carries us +[2023.94 --> 2026.40] When we don't have the strength to walk on our own +[2026.40 --> 2030.18] We don't always know God's reasons or his timing +[2030.18 --> 2032.36] But as we get older +[2032.36 --> 2033.68] We sometimes get to see +[2033.68 --> 2035.68] Some of the things he had in mind +[2035.68 --> 2037.24] For me +[2037.24 --> 2039.36] This is one of those times +[2039.36 --> 2042.86] I couldn't be prouder than I am today +[2042.86 --> 2044.58] To stand up here and address it to you +[2044.58 --> 2048.66] Adam and Rachel +[2048.66 --> 2052.90] I'm happy beyond words that God put the two of you together +[2052.90 --> 2055.32] I have no doubt that he would +[2055.32 --> 2056.12] And he did +[2056.12 --> 2059.80] And likewise I have no doubt +[2059.80 --> 2063.02] That he will be with the both of you in your marriage +[2063.02 --> 2068.04] And now as you stand here publicly and share your faith +[2068.04 --> 2072.42] And that you will strive to keep God as the center of your lives +[2072.42 --> 2074.56] I have no doubt +[2074.56 --> 2076.96] That you will grow in faith +[2076.96 --> 2079.32] And learn to trust in the master +[2079.32 --> 2080.26] I have no doubt +[2080.26 --> 2084.24] That you will learn to start and end your days with God +[2084.24 --> 2085.66] I have no doubt +[2085.66 --> 2088.22] That you will learn to lean on God +[2088.22 --> 2089.22] Through your struggles +[2089.22 --> 2091.36] I have no doubt +[2091.36 --> 2093.32] That when the two of you +[2093.32 --> 2095.68] Have trouble seeing eye to eye +[2095.68 --> 2097.18] That you will look God in the eye +[2097.18 --> 2099.40] And God will look back at you +[2099.40 --> 2100.38] In your eyes +[2100.38 --> 2102.14] With his favor +[2102.14 --> 2104.22] Because he loves the both of you so much +[2104.22 --> 2106.80] I have no doubt +[2106.80 --> 2109.20] That God will teach you to love +[2109.20 --> 2111.82] And that love is something you give +[2111.82 --> 2113.74] Or it has no value +[2113.74 --> 2115.64] I have no doubt +[2115.64 --> 2118.32] That you will learn to be vessels of God's love +[2118.32 --> 2120.36] And no doubt that you will learn +[2120.36 --> 2121.48] The more you give +[2121.48 --> 2122.84] From your heart +[2122.84 --> 2124.12] The more you will +[2124.12 --> 2126.00] The more God will bless you +[2126.00 --> 2127.96] I have no doubt +[2127.96 --> 2130.18] That through your good works +[2130.18 --> 2133.10] You will plant seeds of faith in others +[2133.10 --> 2135.94] Just as you plant crops in your fields +[2135.94 --> 2136.82] And watch them grow +[2136.82 --> 2139.58] I have +[2139.58 --> 2142.28] A prayer for both of you +[2142.28 --> 2146.40] Some of you have heard it before +[2146.40 --> 2149.58] Adam and Rachel +[2149.58 --> 2152.12] May you see with your eyes +[2152.12 --> 2153.44] May you hear with your ears +[2153.44 --> 2155.84] May you learn to quiet the noises around you +[2155.84 --> 2157.76] Quiet the thoughts in your minds +[2157.76 --> 2158.54] And know this +[2158.54 --> 2160.62] God doesn't leave you +[2160.62 --> 2162.52] God won't punish you +[2162.52 --> 2164.32] And God doesn't forget you +[2164.32 --> 2166.70] He's carried the cross for you +[2166.70 --> 2167.74] So you wouldn't have to +[2167.74 --> 2168.82] Young there and died +[2168.82 --> 2170.22] So you wouldn't have to bear it +[2170.22 --> 2170.92] And he rose +[2170.92 --> 2172.68] So you can live with him +[2172.68 --> 2173.72] He calls your names +[2173.72 --> 2175.18] Adam and Rachel +[2175.18 --> 2177.30] So listen in silence +[2177.30 --> 2178.64] You will hear him calling +[2178.64 --> 2179.64] Listen +[2179.64 --> 2180.88] You will hear him whisper +[2180.88 --> 2182.02] In the quiet of the night +[2182.02 --> 2183.92] You'll hear it from the depths of your pains +[2183.92 --> 2184.98] You see +[2184.98 --> 2186.32] God can only use you +[2186.32 --> 2188.36] When you are in need of him +[2188.36 --> 2190.70] And with his arms wide open +[2190.70 --> 2192.16] He calls you by your names +[2192.16 --> 2195.02] So let this be my prayer to you +[2195.02 --> 2197.18] You will remain his child +[2197.18 --> 2198.42] You will become strong +[2198.42 --> 2200.04] You will become powerful +[2200.04 --> 2200.98] In Jesus name +[2200.98 --> 2201.82] Take his spirit +[2201.82 --> 2203.76] He left it here for you +[2203.76 --> 2205.26] Take hold and never let go +[2205.26 --> 2206.62] God will always love you +[2206.62 --> 2208.54] He will always fill your voice +[2208.54 --> 2212.30] Sorry +[2212.30 --> 2213.92] And he will +[2213.92 --> 2214.72] And you will +[2214.72 --> 2216.82] And he will show you the path +[2216.82 --> 2218.30] And you will always be his children +[2218.30 --> 2221.20] May the grace of God fill you up +[2221.20 --> 2222.98] May the love of God fill your void +[2222.98 --> 2225.18] May the peace of God fill your mind +[2225.18 --> 2226.14] With songs of love +[2226.14 --> 2228.00] Take his spirit and run +[2228.00 --> 2229.36] Nothing can stop you now +[2229.36 --> 2230.14] Amen +[2230.14 --> 2232.28] Trust in him to change your heart +[2232.28 --> 2233.90] Love others as you love yourselves +[2233.90 --> 2235.24] Take his spirit and run +[2235.24 --> 2237.32] Nothing is stopping you now +[2237.32 --> 2239.70] May the grace of God fill you up +[2239.70 --> 2241.56] May the love of God fill your hearts +[2241.56 --> 2244.56] May the peace of God fill your minds +[2244.56 --> 2245.66] With songs and joy +[2245.66 --> 2247.82] Take his spirit and run +[2247.82 --> 2250.24] Nothing is going to stop you now +[2250.24 --> 2252.10] Nothing will stop you now +[2252.10 --> 2254.02] And nothing can stop you now +[2254.02 --> 2255.02] Amen +[2255.02 --> 2263.36] Thanks John +[2263.36 --> 2273.34] I'm not going to take too much time +[2273.34 --> 2275.36] And add more than what John has said +[2275.36 --> 2277.50] But Rachel did ask +[2277.50 --> 2278.44] If I would be the one +[2278.44 --> 2280.02] Who speaks on her behalf +[2280.02 --> 2282.84] I've gotten to know Adam and Rachel +[2282.84 --> 2285.86] In part through pre-marriage counseling +[2285.86 --> 2287.80] And the things that were said there +[2287.80 --> 2288.40] Are confidential +[2288.40 --> 2290.24] So there's no stories coming out of that +[2290.24 --> 2293.66] And I also got to know Adam and Rachel +[2293.66 --> 2297.92] As they participated in a Christianity Explored class +[2297.92 --> 2300.06] With me and a group of other people +[2300.06 --> 2302.40] Where we dug into +[2302.40 --> 2309.16] We dug into the foundational truths +[2309.16 --> 2311.02] Of our Christian faith together +[2311.02 --> 2314.18] And one thing I learned very quickly +[2314.18 --> 2316.92] Is that Rachel is not afraid +[2316.92 --> 2319.88] To ask any question that comes on her mind +[2319.88 --> 2323.92] And she's always not the most couth +[2323.92 --> 2326.06] About how she asks those questions +[2326.06 --> 2329.82] And I'm going to be honest with you +[2329.82 --> 2333.30] I love that about Rachel +[2333.30 --> 2335.38] If you know me +[2335.38 --> 2336.74] Or if you've been in any teaching +[2336.74 --> 2337.52] That I have done +[2337.52 --> 2340.58] I depend on questions like that +[2340.58 --> 2342.80] To drive our time together forward +[2342.80 --> 2344.52] And so when you find someone +[2344.52 --> 2346.48] Who's genuinely interested +[2346.48 --> 2348.10] Who's genuinely engaged +[2348.10 --> 2350.56] And who wants to learn +[2350.56 --> 2352.66] It is a beautiful experience +[2352.66 --> 2353.86] For the rest of us in the room +[2353.86 --> 2356.64] And so thank you for your vulnerability in that +[2356.64 --> 2359.18] And for your time in our class +[2359.18 --> 2360.94] And for letting me get to know you +[2360.94 --> 2362.54] And I'll stop making eye contact with you +[2362.54 --> 2363.46] Because I know you told me +[2363.46 --> 2364.38] That that would make you cry +[2364.38 --> 2367.74] We are here today +[2367.74 --> 2370.86] Because God is at work in and through us +[2370.86 --> 2373.54] And we mark that with this profession of faith +[2373.54 --> 2374.56] And so I'm going to invite you guys +[2374.56 --> 2375.40] Back up to the front +[2375.40 --> 2377.72] I'm going to ask you four questions +[2377.72 --> 2380.76] And invite you to respond +[2380.76 --> 2383.78] You know the response +[2383.78 --> 2385.80] I do with God's help +[2385.80 --> 2388.12] But we'll get there +[2388.12 --> 2389.74] Before we do that +[2389.74 --> 2391.20] And while you're standing here +[2391.20 --> 2392.14] I just wanted to share +[2392.14 --> 2394.04] One scripture verse with you +[2394.04 --> 2395.04] Nicely done +[2395.04 --> 2395.92] If you missed that +[2395.92 --> 2396.88] I'm going to point this out +[2396.88 --> 2398.60] She just ripped the tag off +[2398.60 --> 2399.88] Of Adam's brand new shirt +[2399.88 --> 2404.68] Oh it's the recycle tag even +[2404.68 --> 2405.52] Excellent +[2405.52 --> 2408.96] All of this fits so perfectly +[2408.96 --> 2410.40] I'm glad we got to witness it +[2410.40 --> 2415.22] In 1 John 3 +[2415.22 --> 2417.64] The apostle writes +[2417.64 --> 2421.00] See what great love the Father has lavished on us +[2421.00 --> 2423.72] That we should be called children of God +[2423.72 --> 2426.62] And that is what we are +[2426.62 --> 2429.40] Share that with you +[2429.40 --> 2431.86] Because that is what you are +[2431.86 --> 2436.42] Lavishly loved children of God our Father +[2436.42 --> 2441.44] That truth has always been declared over you +[2441.44 --> 2444.64] And now you stand in its truth +[2444.64 --> 2446.38] In your profession of faith +[2446.38 --> 2449.02] And so we're going to ask you four questions +[2449.02 --> 2451.86] To mark this profession today +[2451.86 --> 2454.18] And so Adam and Rachel +[2454.18 --> 2457.10] Do you believe that Jesus Christ +[2457.10 --> 2458.32] Is the Son of God +[2458.32 --> 2459.56] Sent to redeem the world? +[2460.36 --> 2461.80] Do you love and trust Him +[2461.80 --> 2463.62] As the one who saves you from your sin? +[2463.62 --> 2465.46] And do you with repentance and joy +[2465.46 --> 2467.68] Embrace Him as Lord of your life? +[2468.64 --> 2468.94] 2 +[2468.94 --> 2470.86] Do you believe that the Bible +[2470.86 --> 2471.76] Is the word of God +[2471.76 --> 2473.34] Revealing Christ and His redemption +[2473.34 --> 2475.22] And that the confessions of this church +[2475.22 --> 2477.00] Faithfully reflect this revelation? +[2478.34 --> 2478.90] 3 +[2478.90 --> 2481.48] Do you accept the gracious promises of God +[2481.48 --> 2483.10] Sealed to you in your baptism? +[2483.56 --> 2485.08] And do you affirm your union +[2485.08 --> 2486.54] With Christ and His church +[2486.54 --> 2488.94] Which your baptism signifies? +[2488.94 --> 2490.34] 4 +[2490.34 --> 2493.04] Do you promise to do all you can +[2493.04 --> 2494.46] With the help of the Holy Spirit +[2494.46 --> 2495.74] To strengthen your love +[2495.74 --> 2496.80] And commitment to Christ +[2496.80 --> 2498.26] By sharing faithfully +[2498.26 --> 2500.14] In the life of this church family +[2500.14 --> 2502.32] Honoring and submitting to its authority +[2502.32 --> 2504.76] And do you join with the people of God +[2504.76 --> 2507.16] In doing the work of the Lord everywhere? +[2508.08 --> 2509.08] Adam, first you +[2509.08 --> 2510.02] What is your answer? +[2510.34 --> 2511.34] I do with God's help +[2511.34 --> 2513.52] And Rachel, what is your answer? +[2513.86 --> 2514.94] I do with God's help +[2514.94 --> 2515.74] Amen +[2515.74 --> 2516.82] Amen +[2516.82 --> 2522.68] In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ +[2522.68 --> 2526.02] I now welcome you to the privileges of +[2526.02 --> 2528.14] Full communion, full fellowship +[2528.14 --> 2530.18] In the life of this body +[2530.18 --> 2532.16] I welcome you to full participation +[2532.16 --> 2533.76] In the life of this church +[2533.76 --> 2534.94] To its responsibilities +[2534.94 --> 2537.30] Its joys and its sufferings +[2537.30 --> 2539.32] May the God of peace +[2539.32 --> 2541.14] Who through the blood of the eternal covenant +[2541.14 --> 2542.26] Brought back from the dead +[2542.26 --> 2543.84] Our Lord Jesus Christ +[2543.84 --> 2545.40] The great shepherd of the sheep +[2545.40 --> 2547.48] Equip you with everything good +[2547.48 --> 2548.88] For doing his will +[2548.88 --> 2550.64] And may he work in us +[2550.64 --> 2552.08] What is pleasing to him +[2552.08 --> 2553.94] Through Jesus Christ our Lord +[2553.94 --> 2556.64] To him be the glory forever and ever +[2556.64 --> 2557.82] And all God's people said +[2557.82 --> 2558.48] Amen +[2558.48 --> 2561.80] Congregation, church family +[2561.80 --> 2563.10] I'm going to invite you to stand +[2563.10 --> 2565.36] Because you also have a part to play +[2565.36 --> 2568.62] In this ongoing story of God at work +[2568.62 --> 2571.04] And so I'm going to ask you a question +[2571.04 --> 2572.72] You see it there on the screen +[2572.72 --> 2575.42] And invite you to respond +[2575.42 --> 2578.68] With the words there +[2578.68 --> 2582.52] Do you, people of God +[2582.52 --> 2585.06] Promise Adam and Rachel +[2585.06 --> 2588.54] Your love, encouragement, and prayers? +[2588.54 --> 2596.14] See there was some editing actions +[2596.14 --> 2596.78] Going on there +[2596.78 --> 2601.70] I'm going to, at this time +[2601.70 --> 2602.50] You may have a seat +[2602.50 --> 2604.16] Invite Daryl Wind +[2604.16 --> 2605.18] To come up to the front +[2605.18 --> 2607.30] He is an elder in our church +[2607.30 --> 2608.74] He's just going to congratulate you +[2608.74 --> 2609.70] He has a certificate +[2609.70 --> 2610.96] That marks this occasion +[2610.96 --> 2613.44] And two gifts for you +[2613.44 --> 2619.14] Because you have so much free time, Adam +[2619.14 --> 2620.72] I thought I'd give you two books to read +[2620.72 --> 2632.64] At this time +[2632.64 --> 2634.10] We're also going to pray over you guys +[2634.10 --> 2634.94] And so I'm going to ask you +[2634.94 --> 2636.18] Just to come down to the front +[2636.18 --> 2637.92] In the center of the stage there +[2637.92 --> 2640.42] That's what pockets are for +[2640.42 --> 2641.88] I know you don't have pockets +[2641.88 --> 2642.96] That's why he has pockets +[2642.96 --> 2643.28] Yeah +[2643.28 --> 2645.94] And I'm also going to invite +[2645.94 --> 2648.08] Any elders or family members +[2648.08 --> 2649.36] Mentors, leaders +[2649.36 --> 2651.12] People who have journeyed +[2651.12 --> 2652.24] With Adam and Rachel +[2652.24 --> 2653.14] Together +[2653.14 --> 2654.36] To come on up to the front +[2654.36 --> 2656.10] We're going to lay hands on them +[2656.10 --> 2657.56] In our prayer together +[2657.56 --> 2661.78] If you remain seated +[2661.78 --> 2662.86] And are so moved +[2662.86 --> 2663.50] We encourage you +[2663.50 --> 2664.48] Just to hold out your hand +[2664.48 --> 2666.02] As a sign that the Spirit too +[2666.02 --> 2667.52] Is moving in our midst +[2667.52 --> 2668.84] And flowing through us all +[2668.84 --> 2670.12] To Adam and Rachel +[2670.12 --> 2670.68] Here together +[2670.68 --> 2673.50] Let's pray +[2673.50 --> 2678.16] Lord our God +[2678.16 --> 2680.32] We thank you for your word +[2680.32 --> 2681.24] And your Spirit +[2681.24 --> 2682.26] Through which we know +[2682.26 --> 2683.14] Jesus Christ +[2683.14 --> 2684.38] As Lord and Savior +[2684.38 --> 2686.86] May Adam and Rachel +[2686.86 --> 2688.26] In their profession today +[2688.26 --> 2689.50] Never cease to wonder +[2689.50 --> 2691.00] At what you have done for them +[2691.00 --> 2693.32] Help them to continue +[2693.32 --> 2694.76] Firmly in the faith +[2694.76 --> 2696.76] To bear witness to your love +[2696.76 --> 2698.06] And to let the Holy Spirit +[2698.06 --> 2699.00] Shape their lives +[2699.00 --> 2700.22] In all that they do +[2700.22 --> 2701.82] Take Adam +[2701.82 --> 2702.72] And take Rachel +[2702.72 --> 2703.28] Good Shepherd +[2703.28 --> 2704.70] Into your care +[2704.70 --> 2705.52] That they may +[2705.52 --> 2706.80] Loyally endure +[2706.80 --> 2708.34] Opposition in serving you +[2708.34 --> 2709.56] And may we +[2709.56 --> 2710.72] With all your children +[2710.72 --> 2711.40] Live together +[2711.40 --> 2712.04] In the joy +[2712.04 --> 2712.92] And the power +[2712.92 --> 2714.24] Of your Holy Spirit +[2714.24 --> 2715.86] We ask this +[2715.86 --> 2716.42] Lord Jesus +[2716.42 --> 2717.16] In the hope +[2717.16 --> 2718.48] Of your coming again +[2718.48 --> 2719.70] Amen +[2719.70 --> 2721.06] Amen +[2721.06 --> 2745.54] Please stand and join us +[2745.54 --> 2746.24] In song together +[2746.24 --> 2747.20] As we celebrate +[2747.20 --> 2748.48] Adam and Rachel's +[2748.48 --> 2749.38] Profession of faith +[2749.38 --> 2779.38] +[2779.38 --> 2786.20] This my only comfort in my life and in my death +[2786.20 --> 2792.44] You have fully paid for all my sins and all my debt +[2792.44 --> 2796.96] And even when I struggle to believe +[2796.96 --> 2803.06] With your precious blood you set me free +[2803.06 --> 2815.36] I am not my own but belong body and soul +[2815.36 --> 2828.76] In my life and in death to you Lord Christ my Lord +[2828.76 --> 2834.80] You've preserved my life in such a way that without you +[2834.80 --> 2841.04] Not a hair can fall from me unless you will it too +[2841.04 --> 2846.32] Even when I'm lost in desperation +[2846.32 --> 2852.36] All things work together for my salvation +[2852.36 --> 2863.92] I am not my own but belong body and soul +[2863.92 --> 2876.36] In my life and in death to you Lord Christ my Lord +[2876.36 --> 2906.34] Always by your Holy Spirit you assure me +[2906.34 --> 2912.82] Of eternal life and make me willing and ready +[2912.82 --> 2917.86] Even when I can't see my way through +[2917.86 --> 2923.94] From now on to always live for you +[2923.94 --> 2937.38] I am not my own but belong body and soul +[2937.38 --> 2949.94] In my life and in death to you Lord Christ my Lord +[2949.94 --> 2961.76] I am not my own but belong body and soul +[2961.76 --> 2974.46] In my life and in death to you Lord Christ my Lord +[2974.46 --> 2986.28] I am not my own but belong body and soul +[2986.28 --> 2999.46] In my life and in death to you Lord Christ my Lord +[2999.46 --> 3009.48] I am not my own but belong body and soul +[3009.48 --> 3011.28] In my life and soul +[3011.28 --> 3013.46] I am not my own but belong body and soul +[3013.46 --> 3031.84] It is on. +[3032.66 --> 3033.22] Good morning. +[3033.72 --> 3036.06] My name is Clem, and I'm one of the deacons here. +[3036.06 --> 3044.12] Before I start the offering, I notice there's a lot of jackets and stuff out in the foyer. +[3045.20 --> 3050.28] Dina Nikolai from First Christian Reformed Church in Vancouver called me last night +[3050.28 --> 3055.16] and expressed her thankfulness for your giving. +[3055.50 --> 3058.76] You heard the cry, and you guys answered the cry once again. +[3059.14 --> 3060.30] So thank you very much. +[3060.30 --> 3067.76] Okay, the first offering is for the church budget and ministries. +[3068.68 --> 3072.76] If you would like to make certain that your donation is going to the first offering, +[3073.28 --> 3075.30] it needs to be marked as budget. +[3075.82 --> 3078.58] You can use an envelope to indicate this. +[3080.38 --> 3084.18] There are envelopes in the backs of some of the chairs in front of you. +[3084.18 --> 3088.42] The reason for this is that we only pass along one bag, +[3088.94 --> 3092.40] and cash and coupons all go to the special offering. +[3094.64 --> 3099.62] The special offering today is for Cascade Christian Counseling, +[3100.28 --> 3105.30] a nonprofit that has provided affordable counseling for close to 40 years. +[3105.98 --> 3110.16] They offer a faith-based approach to helping clients heal. +[3110.16 --> 3114.98] The counselors are Christians and will work from a Christian worldview. +[3116.62 --> 3120.50] They utilize their own faith to lead in the counseling process. +[3121.06 --> 3125.96] Their hope is that you will feel cared for, heard, and deeply understood. +[3127.00 --> 3132.26] The word counsel appears 133 times throughout the books of the Bible. +[3132.26 --> 3140.42] At this point, I usually like to include a verse at the end of the special offering, +[3140.70 --> 3143.22] and it speaks to the special offering. +[3143.76 --> 3149.36] So 1 Thessalonians 5, verse 14. +[3149.96 --> 3154.64] And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the faint-hearted, +[3155.34 --> 3158.12] help the weak, and be patient with them all. +[3158.12 --> 3177.56] Before you I kneel, my Master and Maker, +[3178.56 --> 3182.12] to offer the work of my hands, +[3182.12 --> 3188.18] For this is the day you've given your servant. +[3189.32 --> 3193.46] I will rejoice and be God. +[3193.98 --> 3198.12] For the strength I have to live and breathe, +[3199.34 --> 3204.12] for each skill your grace has given me, +[3204.12 --> 3212.82] For the needs and opportunities that will glorify your reign. +[3212.82 --> 3212.84] For the needs and opportunities that will glorify your reign. +[3222.52 --> 3228.46] Before you I kneel and ask for your goodness, +[3228.46 --> 3233.54] To cover the work of my hands, +[3233.54 --> 3236.22] For patience and peace, +[3236.22 --> 3239.12] To shape all my labor, +[3240.06 --> 3244.26] Your grace for thorns in my path, +[3244.74 --> 3249.48] Flow within me like a living stream, +[3250.16 --> 3254.72] Wear away the stones of pride and greed, +[3254.72 --> 3259.74] Till your ways are dwelling deep in me, +[3259.74 --> 3264.10] And the harvest of life is grown. +[3264.10 --> 3264.80] For the Bethany andek, +[3264.80 --> 3264.94] Go along. +[3264.94 --> 3265.92] For Sext light on me like a living stream, +[3265.92 --> 3267.06] andly nature willkinate new country. +[3267.68 --> 3268.12] I will surround you with my needs andсти, +[3268.12 --> 3268.80] Through the needs and pride. +[3269.00 --> 3269.86] For the needs and i'm so blessed, +[3269.86 --> 3270.92] For the needs and alerts, +[3270.92 --> 3275.26] Give Meg +[3276.70 --> 3277.10] How one ranks, +[3280.04 --> 3282.94] To make more hopes and peace, +[3282.94 --> 3286.90] A lifetime of dreams will this hongure. +[3287.74 --> 3292.36] Where and�� are the ones in the long-game room. +[3292.36 --> 3322.34] Thank you. +[3322.36 --> 3352.34] Thank you. +[3352.36 --> 3354.36] Thank you. +[3382.36 --> 3384.36] Thank you. +[3392.36 --> 3393.28] Good morning. +[3393.42 --> 3394.46] Time for Kids' Corner. +[3394.64 --> 3399.26] We get to see the kids age three to grade four. +[3399.36 --> 3399.96] Come on up. +[3399.96 --> 3410.20] Good morning. +[3413.14 --> 3414.06] Good morning. +[3415.64 --> 3419.12] I think the people in the back of the church want to make sure that you guys are all okay, +[3419.22 --> 3421.30] so when I say good morning, do you think you guys can be loud? +[3422.34 --> 3423.22] Good morning. +[3423.22 --> 3423.48] Good morning. +[3424.82 --> 3426.02] That's a bit better. +[3427.20 --> 3429.68] Hey, today I got a question for you guys. +[3430.78 --> 3433.94] Can you think of anything that is never ending? +[3435.70 --> 3436.18] What? +[3438.34 --> 3439.20] The sea? +[3439.54 --> 3440.16] The sky? +[3440.66 --> 3441.42] That's a good one. +[3442.80 --> 3443.48] God's love? +[3443.54 --> 3446.08] We're going to talk about that today, so you got the answer right away. +[3446.08 --> 3446.86] That's pretty good. +[3448.02 --> 3448.80] Anything else? +[3449.00 --> 3451.96] Can you think of something that you want to never end? +[3453.88 --> 3454.24] What? +[3455.94 --> 3456.26] Rainbows. +[3456.68 --> 3457.30] How about you? +[3458.68 --> 3460.56] Your dog Chase, you want him to live forever? +[3460.76 --> 3461.44] That's a good one. +[3461.56 --> 3461.88] How about you? +[3463.26 --> 3465.18] He wants candy to last forever. +[3465.32 --> 3466.04] That's a good one. +[3466.58 --> 3470.26] How about like on your birthday, like you're having your birthday day and you're having all kinds of fun. +[3470.30 --> 3473.08] Do you ever think, oh, I hope this day never ends. +[3473.14 --> 3473.64] Do you have that? +[3474.56 --> 3477.94] Or when you're going camping or something with your family and you're having so much fun, +[3478.00 --> 3479.54] you're like, oh, I hope this never ends. +[3481.58 --> 3482.58] You get presents. +[3482.78 --> 3483.64] Your friends are over. +[3484.20 --> 3484.50] Yeah. +[3485.32 --> 3485.96] How about you? +[3487.40 --> 3488.80] Christmas, you want that to never end? +[3488.84 --> 3489.38] How about yourself? +[3494.54 --> 3495.10] That's right. +[3495.10 --> 3496.52] You want your pets to live forever. +[3497.32 --> 3499.24] We'll do more later in the room. +[3499.36 --> 3502.96] I bet you some parents have some things they would wish they would never end either. +[3503.18 --> 3506.82] Like, you know, like some dads maybe like fishing and they wish a fishing day would never end. +[3507.32 --> 3508.12] Those kind of things. +[3508.54 --> 3509.22] How about your mom? +[3509.30 --> 3512.88] Has she ever gone for a massage and she comes home and says, oh, I wish that would never end? +[3513.14 --> 3513.42] Yeah? +[3513.66 --> 3514.34] Does that? +[3514.72 --> 3515.18] Right on. +[3515.86 --> 3516.20] Okay. +[3517.00 --> 3518.26] Why don't you guys all stand up? +[3518.32 --> 3519.14] We're going to do the blessing. +[3519.24 --> 3520.68] If the congregation can join us. +[3520.68 --> 3521.68] Okay. +[3521.68 --> 3525.20] You guys ready? +[3525.94 --> 3528.42] Lord be with you. +[3528.76 --> 3530.34] And also with you. +[3530.34 --> 3555.12] Good morning, church. +[3555.12 --> 3556.78] I like that greeting. +[3556.92 --> 3558.12] I think I'm going to keep using it. +[3558.44 --> 3559.00] Thank you, Adam. +[3560.66 --> 3561.80] My name is Dave. +[3561.90 --> 3563.82] I'm one of the elders at this church. +[3564.34 --> 3567.28] A few announcements before I begin our church family prayer. +[3567.92 --> 3569.94] Thank you to everyone who came out to the AGM. +[3570.58 --> 3576.48] Congratulations to John for winning the first annual Tri-Soup Tournament with the delicious cream of mushroom soup. +[3576.48 --> 3581.54] Congratulations to the runners-up, Maria Nguyen and Andre Wong. +[3582.12 --> 3583.66] Thank you for everyone who made soup. +[3584.00 --> 3590.14] The proposed budget for 2024 was passed and we heard ministry stories from the men's meeting group and from Coffee Break. +[3590.92 --> 3597.00] God continues to bless our church family and we are grateful for everyone's participation in the life and the mission of Emmanuel. +[3598.66 --> 3602.14] The formal sign-up for Mexico mission trip starts today. +[3602.14 --> 3609.40] This is a trip that goes in March to Rosarito and Tijuana, Mexico to work with ministry partners there. +[3610.04 --> 3612.44] Youth grade 10 and older are encouraged to sign up. +[3613.12 --> 3615.60] Adults who want to sign up will not be turned away. +[3617.60 --> 3621.28] Youth coffee is after church at Eric and Jackie Hubert's. +[3621.28 --> 3651.26] Youth coffee is after church at Eric and Jackie Hubert's. +[3651.28 --> 3652.28] Youth coffee is after church at Eric and Jackie Hubert's. +[3652.28 --> 3654.32] Father, it is good for us to be here. +[3654.96 --> 3660.60] We gather with the church here, with the church everywhere, to sing praises and to hear your word. +[3661.20 --> 3665.68] We celebrate that the church's one foundation is Jesus Christ, our Lord. +[3667.04 --> 3669.58] Father, we confess that we have sinned. +[3669.92 --> 3673.14] We have fallen short of your glory and of Christ's example. +[3673.76 --> 3675.48] We have sinned against each other. +[3676.02 --> 3677.24] We have sinned against you. +[3677.24 --> 3683.50] We confess that like our first parents in the garden, we have put our own selfish ambitions first +[3683.50 --> 3687.50] at the expense of our relationship with the creation and our walk with you. +[3688.66 --> 3692.84] Father, we thank you that we do not have to bear the burden of our sin and guilt, +[3693.24 --> 3698.74] that you have sent your son to bear our sin, and that we don't have to bear it anymore. +[3698.74 --> 3707.78] Father, it is good for us to gather on this first Sunday of Advent where we think the coming of Emmanuel, God with us. +[3708.50 --> 3715.00] We think of the Old Testament people walking in darkness who have seen a great light. +[3715.64 --> 3720.56] We hear the good news that to us a child is born and to us a son is given. +[3720.56 --> 3726.46] We thank you for that great gift, for the great gift of your son, and we look to him. +[3726.98 --> 3735.18] O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel that mourns in lonely exile here until the son of God appear. +[3738.10 --> 3741.44] Father, on this Sunday of Advent, we focus on the message of peace, +[3741.62 --> 3745.02] and we look around the world around us and we see a great lack of it. +[3745.16 --> 3747.64] We see a world that truly does need your peace. +[3747.64 --> 3753.82] We think of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, +[3754.46 --> 3759.20] and with all the difficulty and suffering that will happen in Israel and in Gaza because of it. +[3759.74 --> 3767.90] We pray that these nations will find a way to coexist and to leave peacefully with each other +[3767.90 --> 3771.66] and learn how to resolve their differences in an equitable manner. +[3772.06 --> 3777.62] We think of the other war that we don't think about as often anymore because we're talking about another one. +[3777.64 --> 3782.72] We think about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine with Russia with so many innocent victims there, +[3782.82 --> 3784.14] and we don't see an end in sight. +[3784.68 --> 3787.70] We know there's many places in the world that are experiencing conflict, +[3788.00 --> 3790.28] and it's difficult to keep track of them all. +[3790.82 --> 3795.34] And in this Christmas time, help us to remember all those who are suffering. +[3795.74 --> 3797.88] We pray for your peace upon them all. +[3797.88 --> 3802.94] Father, we thank you for the profession of faith that we can hear from Adam and Rachel, +[3803.50 --> 3809.12] for the love that they could show for you and the commitment they have towards you and towards your church. +[3810.50 --> 3813.66] Father, we think about the needs of this church community. +[3813.66 --> 3823.48] We thank you for the life of Tini Vreend and the life that she could live. +[3824.04 --> 3830.84] We pray for Brenda, for Linda, for Jodi, for all of the family who will be remembering her and grieving her passing. +[3830.84 --> 3833.76] We pray that they will feel your love and your peace. +[3834.44 --> 3838.84] We think about Alina Jepkema's brother Frank, who passed recently, +[3838.84 --> 3842.36] and the service will be held in Ontario soon. +[3842.80 --> 3847.16] We pray for that family as they go through a period of mourning and loss. +[3847.80 --> 3851.50] We think about Rosvita's neighbor and friend Chandra, who passed away recently. +[3851.98 --> 3857.34] We pray that you'll be with Rosvita and all family members who will be mourning that passing as well. +[3858.34 --> 3859.74] Father, we think about this church. +[3860.06 --> 3861.96] We have experienced a lot of funerals lately, +[3862.72 --> 3866.32] and we know that for some people that in the midst of the joy of Christmas, +[3866.32 --> 3869.62] that Christmas is often a time to mourn. +[3870.62 --> 3873.74] We think about those who are experiencing illness and need your care. +[3874.28 --> 3878.76] We think about Jerry Jansen's daughter Gonda, who will need that emergency surgery. +[3879.32 --> 3880.82] We pray that this will go well, +[3880.82 --> 3885.96] and we pray that people will come forward to take care of her husband while she's going through that. +[3886.48 --> 3890.80] We think about Dennis Kalkman, who is in hospital getting treated for diabetes. +[3891.44 --> 3894.90] We think about John Trass, who is getting some medical testing done. +[3894.90 --> 3899.70] We think of Judy Verstig's daughter, Londa Cole, who is experiencing infection. +[3900.44 --> 3903.76] We pray for Cy Visser, who is continuing to stay in the hospital. +[3904.68 --> 3911.32] We think about Jaredina Jansen's granddaughter, Christina, who has been diagnosed with lupus. +[3911.88 --> 3915.46] We think about all of those who are dealing with illness and uncertainty. +[3916.20 --> 3921.38] We pray for those who will be giving them their medical care and meeting all of their needs. +[3921.38 --> 3925.20] We pray that they will feel your comfort and your strength. +[3926.04 --> 3933.10] Father, we pray for us as we carry on in this time of praise and of worship and of hearing your word. +[3933.94 --> 3937.44] Come, thou long-expected Jesus, born to set thy people free. +[3937.94 --> 3939.96] From our fears and sins release us. +[3940.10 --> 3941.50] Let us find our rest in thee. +[3942.42 --> 3943.30] Come, Lord Jesus. +[3944.10 --> 3944.40] Amen. +[3944.40 --> 3944.50] Amen. +[3944.50 --> 3944.60] Amen. +[3951.38 --> 3951.70] Amen. +[3952.90 --> 3954.00] Thanks, David. +[3968.90 --> 3973.92] As we've already indicated, this Advent and Christmas season, +[3973.92 --> 3981.60] we are going to be looking at the traditional and liturgical words of the season. +[3981.60 --> 3989.06] And in some ways, sort of contrasting what the culture and the world around us has on offer in that regard +[3989.06 --> 3994.22] and what the Bible can really say in the truth of who Jesus is in that regard. +[3994.22 --> 3998.66] And so each week, we're going to read a particular text, +[3998.82 --> 4005.82] but really it's more of a survey of an idea as the Bible presents it to us. +[4006.10 --> 4011.36] And so I'm going to read with you from Isaiah 9, verse 2 through 7. +[4011.50 --> 4013.40] And so if you have a Bible, you can open that up. +[4013.44 --> 4014.12] You can read along. +[4014.90 --> 4015.92] It will be on the screen. +[4016.04 --> 4018.04] But we'll be doing some moving and bouncing. +[4018.04 --> 4025.46] And for the better part of that, that will be on the screen and will help us dig into this idea. +[4026.32 --> 4029.48] So let's start together by reading from Isaiah 9. +[4033.06 --> 4036.32] The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. +[4036.88 --> 4041.08] On those living in the land of deep darkness, a light has dawned. +[4041.90 --> 4044.82] You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy. +[4044.82 --> 4052.22] They rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. +[4053.34 --> 4057.96] For as in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, +[4058.30 --> 4061.54] the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. +[4062.44 --> 4067.96] Every warrior's boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, +[4068.34 --> 4069.74] will be fuel for the fire. +[4069.74 --> 4077.06] For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders, +[4077.06 --> 4083.68] and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. +[4084.46 --> 4089.38] Of the greatness of his government and peace, there will be no end. +[4090.28 --> 4093.94] He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, +[4093.94 --> 4101.18] establishing it and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. +[4101.78 --> 4105.68] The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. +[4106.20 --> 4107.32] This is the word of the Lord. +[4107.32 --> 4117.42] So I don't know if you've noticed, but it's that time of year again. +[4118.84 --> 4126.24] In fact, as soon as Remembrance Day passed, for some of us as soon as Thanksgiving passed, +[4126.64 --> 4130.54] we noticed pretty quickly it's that time of year again, +[4130.54 --> 4139.70] as radio stations and stores and places immediately shift into full-on Christmas propaganda mode. +[4140.70 --> 4147.16] At least that's what it feels like to some of us who have a rule that you have to wait for Advent +[4147.16 --> 4150.96] in order for Christmas and that season to properly start. +[4151.32 --> 4156.00] Now we have that rule not for fancy liturgical reasons like you might suspect of a pastor, +[4156.00 --> 4161.96] but because my daughter's birthday is November 27, and she says no Christmas before her birthday. +[4162.98 --> 4165.38] And so it usually falls then to Advent. +[4165.92 --> 4169.06] Although I'm going to be honest with you, Rachel found a loophole this year, +[4169.14 --> 4171.86] and I can tell you because Nora's in the nursery and she's not here, +[4172.30 --> 4175.90] Rachel has said this is winter decoration, not Christmas decoration. +[4179.58 --> 4182.54] But it is that time of year again. +[4182.54 --> 4197.68] And as we enter into this season, it always strikes me the attempt that our culture makes +[4197.68 --> 4207.76] to offer something meaningful and veiled in a nebulous sort of spiritual language. +[4207.76 --> 4215.78] And even more so, when I was really young, there was the whole debate about Christmas or X-mas +[4215.78 --> 4217.46] and keeping Christ in Christmas. +[4217.72 --> 4223.58] What people didn't realize, of course, is that X is the Greek letter key, which is the symbol for Christ. +[4223.74 --> 4226.10] And so even X-mas is keeping Christ in Christmas. +[4226.32 --> 4230.54] But that debate doesn't exist anymore because people aren't concerned with a, quote, +[4230.70 --> 4235.74] secular Christmas so much as they are a spiritual Christmas. +[4235.74 --> 4238.20] But what on earth does that even mean? +[4240.12 --> 4246.26] What I hope that we're going to see as we dig into these themes of Advent of peace, hope, joy, and love, +[4246.66 --> 4253.94] that what the world has on offer for us pales in comparison +[4253.94 --> 4262.54] to what God brings in the coming of Jesus, in Emmanuel, in Christmas season together. +[4262.54 --> 4268.90] Now, this text from Isaiah 9 is probably very familiar to many of you. +[4269.76 --> 4276.22] I can't read this text and a bunch of others without hearing Handel's Messiah coursing through my brain +[4276.22 --> 4277.86] as we read them. +[4278.58 --> 4282.76] It's a regular part of the rhythms and liturgy of Advent. +[4282.76 --> 4292.76] Now, really quickly, let me just map it out for you so that we can dig into this idea of peace on offer. +[4294.00 --> 4301.04] Isaiah begins in a place of remembering the darkness that once was, +[4301.44 --> 4303.24] the place where the people were, +[4303.68 --> 4309.38] the distance from God that they had experienced in the wilderness and in conflict. +[4309.38 --> 4314.80] But now, these people walking in darkness have seen a great light. +[4314.92 --> 4317.74] That is, God is doing something among them. +[4318.92 --> 4322.30] And these people have grown in response to God's work, +[4322.42 --> 4326.12] and they've been blessed in response to God being among them. +[4326.46 --> 4330.58] Their nation has grown, and their joy with that has grown. +[4330.58 --> 4337.56] Isaiah recalls the defeats of enemies to the point where, in verse 5, he says, +[4338.26 --> 4344.72] every warrior's boot used in battle, every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, +[4345.32 --> 4346.96] will be fuel for the fire. +[4348.02 --> 4351.68] And what he means there is that there's no more need for it. +[4352.46 --> 4355.86] It's fuel for the fire because we don't need warrior's clothes anymore. +[4356.32 --> 4358.54] This is a new era, a new time. +[4358.54 --> 4366.78] Now, this new era and this new time in history is marked, Isaiah says, by a son. +[4367.74 --> 4369.50] For to us, a child is born. +[4369.62 --> 4371.62] To us, a son is given. +[4372.38 --> 4374.62] And this isn't just any son. +[4375.18 --> 4376.90] The government will be on his shoulders, +[4377.04 --> 4384.92] and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. +[4384.92 --> 4393.66] Now, for our time together this morning, it's that last title that I want us to key in on, right? +[4393.80 --> 4395.30] Prince of Peace. +[4395.68 --> 4399.92] What does it mean that this son is called the Prince of Peace? +[4400.62 --> 4405.32] What does it mean that this child to be born, or of this child to be born, +[4405.32 --> 4411.28] it is said, of his greatness and government and peace there will be no end? +[4411.28 --> 4420.04] So, when the Bible talks about peace, and when the Bible talks about this promised son, +[4420.44 --> 4425.30] who we believe to be Jesus, born at Christmas, being the Prince of Peace, +[4425.44 --> 4428.58] what does that mean for us today? +[4429.22 --> 4434.20] What does that mean for people who profess to be Jesus' disciples in the 21st century? +[4434.20 --> 4438.20] What is this peace, and how do we get it? +[4439.94 --> 4446.36] The theme this morning, the big idea for us is to see, Lord willing, +[4446.50 --> 4449.76] that biblical peace, that peace in the Bible, +[4450.16 --> 4456.18] is not the absence or the end of conflict, though it might include that, +[4456.18 --> 4465.08] but a restoration to wholeness that you carry into every brokenness. +[4466.42 --> 4469.58] Peace in the Bible doesn't mean the absence or the end of conflict, +[4469.82 --> 4473.64] but it means being restored to wholeness. +[4474.70 --> 4480.60] In the Bible, peace is about so much more than a state of being without war. +[4481.40 --> 4484.48] Peace, or the Hebrew word, shalom, right? +[4484.48 --> 4488.40] If you were here for the video at the beginning, is about wholeness. +[4488.44 --> 4492.76] If we extrapolate out from that, it's about being fully human, fully alive. +[4494.46 --> 4501.46] Peace, in short, is union with God and communion with people and creation. +[4503.00 --> 4507.06] Peace is the fullness of life and ultimate satisfaction. +[4507.66 --> 4510.98] Peace is drinking deeply of the living water, +[4510.98 --> 4515.08] after which Jesus promises you will never thirst again. +[4516.36 --> 4522.76] This Advent and Christmas, we're going to look at the way that the Bible shows and reveals +[4522.76 --> 4527.60] and changes our ideas of peace and hope and joy and love. +[4527.76 --> 4535.20] And our task as preachers in this, because myself and Kevin and Josh will all be part of this for us, +[4535.20 --> 4542.90] is to paint a picture, hopefully, that you see something beautiful in each of these themes. +[4543.96 --> 4549.64] This Christmas, we're being invited into a deeper experience than what the world has to offer. +[4550.34 --> 4555.76] This Christmas, you are invited into something more. +[4557.14 --> 4559.98] C.S. Lewis talked about the deeper magic. +[4559.98 --> 4589.96] C.S. Lewis talked about the fact that the Bible says, +[4589.96 --> 4592.70] And in that moment, and in that moment of pause, +[4594.22 --> 4598.82] if you will let it be spiritual food for you to sustain you, +[4599.68 --> 4605.20] you can experience this peace in the midst of all of that busyness, +[4605.66 --> 4607.26] and in the midst of all that chaos. +[4608.94 --> 4614.50] We've heard already from our liturgy this morning that Advent is a season of waiting. +[4615.32 --> 4619.20] Waiting as the darkness is slowly pushed back more and more. +[4619.20 --> 4624.00] Each week, we wait for the light of the world to come. +[4625.50 --> 4633.28] And the what for of our waiting is directly related to the how to of our waiting. +[4633.28 --> 4641.14] And so, we wait for peace by living peace, by living shalom. +[4641.64 --> 4647.00] We wait for hope fulfilled by choosing to be hopeful. +[4647.86 --> 4653.72] We wait for eternal joy by finding joy in the moment in God. +[4653.72 --> 4654.64] Right? +[4654.70 --> 4660.30] We wait for love's culmination by living love to others. +[4660.30 --> 4668.66] Now, you've already heard me say that in our world, +[4669.60 --> 4674.02] and in our sort of modern therapeutic culture, +[4674.88 --> 4681.66] the peace that we are invited to experience usually means one of three things. +[4681.66 --> 4686.78] And I encourage you to think about how your experience or your witnessing of peace +[4686.78 --> 4691.30] relates to one of these three ways of experiencing it. +[4691.68 --> 4698.78] In the first place, peace means, obviously, a state of not war or a state of not being in conflict. +[4699.68 --> 4702.44] But that doesn't have to be a military conflict. +[4702.66 --> 4705.32] That can also be a relational peace. +[4705.96 --> 4706.20] Right? +[4706.20 --> 4710.68] We want to keep the peace in our families because life is better that way. +[4711.76 --> 4714.04] Maybe not better, but a little bit easier. +[4714.66 --> 4717.80] Well, maybe not easier, but easier to ignore. +[4718.74 --> 4721.98] You see how that slowly begins to happen when we get clarity? +[4723.34 --> 4729.24] Another way that we talk about peace is the opposite of inner turmoil. +[4730.20 --> 4730.42] Right? +[4730.42 --> 4735.92] We talk about being at peace in ourselves or in our hearts or in our minds +[4735.92 --> 4742.14] when there's no divergent or disagreeing opinions or thoughts. +[4742.98 --> 4743.64] Right? +[4743.68 --> 4747.00] We feel a sense of peace, or we can feel a sense of peace, +[4747.34 --> 4751.38] when those things are settled, when they're equal. +[4751.96 --> 4753.82] And it's when they make sense, +[4754.60 --> 4757.82] and then the feelings we have about those things +[4757.82 --> 4761.46] match the reality we are experiencing about those things, +[4761.46 --> 4766.28] and then, which then matches the reality we live out of in those things, +[4766.34 --> 4768.34] in the world, that we can have peace. +[4769.68 --> 4776.72] In this way, we talk about peace as the opposite of inner turmoil or conflict, +[4777.34 --> 4786.36] and in this way, this idea of peace is the expressed reality of personhood, +[4786.88 --> 4788.84] unique and independent. +[4788.84 --> 4792.14] Now, again, these things aren't wrong, +[4792.36 --> 4794.58] but if you have the eyes to see, +[4794.70 --> 4797.08] you can begin to see how that also gets warped +[4797.08 --> 4802.64] into a strange and other definition of peace. +[4803.60 --> 4806.94] The third way that people talk about peace in our culture +[4806.94 --> 4809.98] continues in this inner reality of being at peace, +[4809.98 --> 4811.98] but it's sometimes called inner peace. +[4813.28 --> 4814.98] This is sometimes talked about, +[4815.04 --> 4819.82] this idea of enlightenment or the achievement of zen or calm. +[4820.90 --> 4821.00] Right? +[4822.00 --> 4828.74] And this idea is really about being unbothered by the world around you. +[4829.84 --> 4833.74] And this is where inner peace becomes lived out in the world, +[4833.74 --> 4836.64] and other people can't touch your peace. +[4836.74 --> 4838.18] They can't bother your peace. +[4839.28 --> 4843.22] Now, again, it's not to say that this is wrong, +[4843.48 --> 4845.48] but it's ultimately insufficient. +[4846.96 --> 4849.06] And now, sometimes, the way that this gets manifested +[4849.06 --> 4853.44] is tied to ideas of personal sort of prosperity. +[4854.10 --> 4854.22] Right? +[4854.22 --> 4855.86] We think something like, you know, +[4855.88 --> 4858.72] if I just had that money, or if I just had that job, +[4858.98 --> 4861.00] right, then I would finally be at peace. +[4861.38 --> 4862.78] Then I wouldn't have to worry. +[4863.94 --> 4864.16] Right? +[4864.20 --> 4865.96] And peace is contrasted with worry, +[4866.16 --> 4869.74] and it's contrasted with security in that way. +[4871.58 --> 4874.14] And in all three of these other ways, +[4874.54 --> 4876.24] in our world today, +[4876.30 --> 4878.34] there's all sorts of, like, gurus +[4878.34 --> 4881.28] and internet influencers and teachers +[4881.28 --> 4884.22] who can help you try to find that kind of peace. +[4885.98 --> 4887.44] The problem is, +[4887.88 --> 4889.68] it doesn't last. +[4891.66 --> 4893.88] And let's be honest, +[4894.66 --> 4897.86] those gurus and internet influencers and teachers +[4897.86 --> 4900.56] who make their careers off of providing +[4900.56 --> 4902.58] and teaching people to find that kind of peace, +[4902.96 --> 4904.56] they don't want it to last. +[4905.88 --> 4908.22] Because then they would be working themselves out of a job. +[4908.22 --> 4911.68] Now, I'm mindful that some of you, +[4912.00 --> 4914.38] maybe the more cynical among you here this morning, +[4914.82 --> 4915.92] are saying to yourself, +[4916.20 --> 4918.46] hey, pastor, isn't that exactly what you do? +[4920.30 --> 4922.28] Don't you teach us to find peace, +[4922.44 --> 4924.64] and don't you want us to not have peace, +[4924.66 --> 4926.58] because then you would be working yourself out of your job? +[4926.72 --> 4927.58] And I want to say, yeah. +[4928.18 --> 4928.66] You know what? +[4928.72 --> 4930.78] I want to work myself out of a job. +[4932.06 --> 4932.26] Right? +[4932.28 --> 4933.64] If I work myself out of a job, +[4933.76 --> 4935.10] that means only one thing. +[4935.10 --> 4937.04] That means the Lord Jesus Christ has returned, +[4937.04 --> 4939.68] and we've prayed maranatha, +[4939.82 --> 4940.64] and it's been fulfilled, +[4940.88 --> 4942.44] and I'm okay with that. +[4946.52 --> 4947.78] Instead, though, +[4948.62 --> 4951.18] what I hope that we can begin to see, +[4951.32 --> 4952.94] and what I want to do is paint for you +[4952.94 --> 4956.84] a word picture about peace in the Bible. +[4957.46 --> 4958.98] Because here's the thing, +[4959.04 --> 4960.48] I genuinely believe +[4960.48 --> 4963.82] that it is only the peace that the Bible talks about, +[4963.82 --> 4966.16] only the peace that God has on offer, +[4966.16 --> 4968.70] only the peace that is ultimately expressed, +[4968.88 --> 4970.00] and fulfilled, and contained, +[4970.16 --> 4973.06] and given to us in the person of Jesus Christ, +[4973.14 --> 4975.30] that can provide the sort of lasting, +[4975.94 --> 4979.68] living peace that we are hungry for. +[4980.72 --> 4980.88] Right? +[4980.94 --> 4983.20] What the world offers as peace +[4983.20 --> 4986.56] is only a fading shadow of the real thing, +[4986.80 --> 4988.10] and I hope and I pray +[4988.10 --> 4990.20] that you begin to experience that, +[4990.26 --> 4992.42] that you begin to taste and see +[4992.42 --> 4994.80] the truth of that this morning. +[4996.20 --> 4998.52] And so this really begins +[4998.52 --> 5001.80] all the way back in Genesis. +[5002.40 --> 5004.40] In Genesis 1 and 2, +[5004.62 --> 5008.20] we really start this idea off. +[5009.20 --> 5012.02] That God has created the world +[5012.02 --> 5013.10] and everything in it. +[5013.20 --> 5015.06] He has created and commissioned +[5015.06 --> 5016.22] Adam and Eve +[5016.22 --> 5018.58] to oversee His creation, +[5018.58 --> 5020.80] and to join Him +[5020.80 --> 5023.06] in the continued creation, +[5023.26 --> 5024.98] the continued co-creation +[5024.98 --> 5026.34] of the world +[5026.34 --> 5027.46] out of the materials +[5027.46 --> 5028.26] that He has made. +[5029.20 --> 5031.12] And as you read that part of the story, +[5031.34 --> 5032.26] God appears +[5032.26 --> 5034.60] as though He is regularly with them +[5034.60 --> 5035.20] and in their midst. +[5035.30 --> 5036.96] He's walking through the garden +[5036.96 --> 5037.84] looking for them +[5037.84 --> 5039.60] and communing with them. +[5040.26 --> 5040.48] All right? +[5040.52 --> 5041.84] The animals are at peace +[5041.84 --> 5043.40] and living into their purpose. +[5043.52 --> 5044.48] The man and the woman +[5044.48 --> 5045.32] are at peace +[5045.32 --> 5047.54] and living into their purposes. +[5047.84 --> 5049.10] Their relationship together +[5049.10 --> 5050.18] is complementary +[5050.18 --> 5052.14] and it is very good. +[5052.52 --> 5054.64] And their labors go well for them. +[5055.58 --> 5057.22] Everything is right +[5057.22 --> 5058.10] in that picture +[5058.10 --> 5059.64] because their relationship +[5059.64 --> 5061.46] to God is right. +[5061.60 --> 5062.58] And when their relationship +[5062.58 --> 5063.58] to God is right, +[5063.68 --> 5064.18] their relationship +[5064.18 --> 5065.56] to each other is right. +[5065.60 --> 5066.20] And their relationship +[5066.20 --> 5067.64] to the creation around them +[5067.64 --> 5068.42] is right. +[5069.98 --> 5072.50] But when they disobey God, +[5072.50 --> 5074.30] they're rebelling against +[5074.30 --> 5075.54] His perfect order +[5075.54 --> 5076.50] and this harmony, +[5077.10 --> 5079.08] this communion with God +[5079.08 --> 5080.96] and this union with God +[5080.96 --> 5083.08] and communion with human together +[5083.08 --> 5085.14] has broken. +[5085.60 --> 5087.88] What was in a state of wholeness, +[5088.12 --> 5089.10] of completeness, +[5089.22 --> 5090.20] of shalom, +[5091.04 --> 5091.86] is shattered. +[5093.14 --> 5094.62] They reject His shalom. +[5095.60 --> 5097.02] And you can see its effects +[5097.02 --> 5098.68] immediately in the story. +[5098.80 --> 5099.66] Shalom is broken +[5099.66 --> 5101.18] and so things are out of order. +[5101.54 --> 5102.28] They're off kilter. +[5102.28 --> 5103.04] They're not the way +[5103.04 --> 5104.00] they're supposed to be. +[5104.36 --> 5105.66] And so now the world, +[5105.82 --> 5106.48] that is the plants +[5106.48 --> 5107.12] and the animals +[5107.12 --> 5108.12] and nature alike +[5108.12 --> 5109.04] and humanity +[5109.04 --> 5110.58] are at odds together. +[5111.28 --> 5112.10] And God, +[5112.24 --> 5113.20] who is the creator +[5113.20 --> 5114.30] of all life, +[5114.54 --> 5115.42] says to the woman +[5115.42 --> 5116.94] who is a co-creator +[5116.94 --> 5118.22] of life within her +[5118.22 --> 5120.40] that her creating life +[5120.40 --> 5121.34] will now be painful +[5121.34 --> 5122.28] and severe. +[5123.34 --> 5123.88] God, +[5123.98 --> 5125.52] who produced everything +[5125.52 --> 5126.94] that is out of nothing +[5126.94 --> 5128.58] and has given the man +[5128.58 --> 5129.86] a job to produce +[5129.86 --> 5131.08] out of the ground, +[5131.08 --> 5132.42] says that his labor +[5132.42 --> 5133.50] will now be hard +[5133.50 --> 5134.72] and will be painful +[5134.72 --> 5136.40] and he will toil at it. +[5137.48 --> 5138.50] And what was supposed +[5138.50 --> 5139.66] to be a joyful +[5139.66 --> 5140.84] coexisting +[5140.84 --> 5142.26] of their life together +[5142.26 --> 5143.44] now is turning +[5143.44 --> 5145.52] into a wrestled labor +[5145.52 --> 5146.98] of submission +[5146.98 --> 5148.52] and abuse. +[5149.40 --> 5150.52] The relationship +[5150.52 --> 5151.26] of the man +[5151.26 --> 5151.72] and the woman +[5151.72 --> 5152.56] which was intended +[5152.56 --> 5154.26] to model God's relationship +[5154.26 --> 5155.04] to humanity +[5155.04 --> 5156.44] will be strained +[5156.44 --> 5157.62] and broken. +[5157.62 --> 5160.18] And this communion +[5160.18 --> 5160.86] of God +[5160.86 --> 5161.54] with humanity +[5161.54 --> 5162.44] which was supposed +[5162.44 --> 5163.40] to be eternal +[5163.40 --> 5165.24] now ends +[5165.24 --> 5166.26] in death. +[5167.54 --> 5168.30] In Genesis 3 +[5168.30 --> 5169.68] you read, +[5169.88 --> 5171.00] for dust you are +[5171.00 --> 5172.34] and into dust +[5172.34 --> 5173.62] you will return. +[5173.90 --> 5174.44] Shalom +[5174.44 --> 5176.66] is broken. +[5176.92 --> 5178.02] That's what sin +[5178.02 --> 5178.88] does. +[5179.76 --> 5180.58] In fact, +[5180.72 --> 5181.26] theologian +[5181.26 --> 5182.36] Cornelius Plantinga +[5182.36 --> 5183.08] in his, +[5183.22 --> 5183.94] what I think is +[5183.94 --> 5184.76] an amazing book, +[5184.96 --> 5186.08] a breviary of sin, +[5186.08 --> 5188.40] he defines sin +[5188.40 --> 5189.98] as culpable +[5189.98 --> 5191.70] shalom breaking. +[5193.76 --> 5195.80] Sin isn't just sinning. +[5196.48 --> 5197.42] Hear what I'm saying, right? +[5197.68 --> 5198.70] Sin isn't just +[5198.70 --> 5199.94] the things that you do +[5199.94 --> 5201.66] but it's part of +[5201.66 --> 5202.30] the reality +[5202.30 --> 5203.14] that we live in +[5203.14 --> 5204.26] of broken shalom. +[5205.20 --> 5205.96] Because of our +[5205.96 --> 5207.36] broken union with God +[5207.36 --> 5208.10] our communion +[5208.10 --> 5208.94] with each other +[5208.94 --> 5209.84] and with the world +[5209.84 --> 5210.88] is also broken. +[5212.26 --> 5213.68] That's why we need shalom. +[5214.68 --> 5215.26] That's why we need +[5215.26 --> 5216.94] God's shalom. +[5217.62 --> 5219.00] Shalom is union +[5219.00 --> 5219.70] with God +[5219.70 --> 5220.38] and communion +[5220.38 --> 5221.00] with each other. +[5221.26 --> 5222.16] It's talking about +[5222.16 --> 5223.26] the way things +[5223.26 --> 5224.00] were always +[5224.00 --> 5225.18] supposed to be. +[5226.36 --> 5227.36] Shalom is this +[5227.36 --> 5228.42] sense of wholeness +[5228.42 --> 5229.50] and completeness +[5229.50 --> 5230.54] that you were created +[5230.54 --> 5230.98] for +[5230.98 --> 5232.36] and that God +[5232.36 --> 5233.74] wants to restore +[5233.74 --> 5234.32] us to. +[5235.20 --> 5236.28] And that kind +[5236.28 --> 5236.94] of shalom +[5236.94 --> 5238.38] is what God +[5238.38 --> 5239.56] is offering to us +[5239.56 --> 5240.32] this Christmas. +[5240.46 --> 5241.48] That kind of shalom +[5241.48 --> 5242.54] is what is offered +[5242.54 --> 5243.06] to us +[5243.06 --> 5244.36] in Emmanuel +[5244.36 --> 5245.76] God with us. +[5248.32 --> 5249.74] Now in the story +[5249.74 --> 5251.12] as it works itself out +[5251.12 --> 5252.72] God's people +[5252.72 --> 5253.42] are supposed +[5253.42 --> 5254.62] to be defined +[5254.62 --> 5256.12] by this sense +[5256.12 --> 5256.70] of life +[5256.70 --> 5257.62] and they strive +[5257.62 --> 5258.98] towards living +[5258.98 --> 5259.74] into this +[5259.74 --> 5261.40] sense of shalom +[5261.40 --> 5262.76] and out of this +[5262.76 --> 5263.72] shalom +[5263.72 --> 5264.80] as they are +[5264.80 --> 5266.14] striving in +[5266.14 --> 5267.26] relationship with God. +[5267.26 --> 5270.38] part of the way +[5270.38 --> 5270.88] that God +[5270.88 --> 5272.44] defines his people +[5272.44 --> 5273.64] is the blessing +[5273.64 --> 5274.52] he gives them. +[5275.30 --> 5275.66] And so in +[5275.66 --> 5276.40] Numbers 6 +[5276.40 --> 5277.94] verse 24 +[5277.94 --> 5279.38] through 27 +[5279.38 --> 5280.92] we read +[5280.92 --> 5281.84] what's there +[5281.84 --> 5282.52] referred to +[5282.52 --> 5283.52] as the Aaronic +[5283.52 --> 5283.92] blessing. +[5284.10 --> 5284.74] It's the blessing +[5284.74 --> 5285.50] that Aaron would +[5285.50 --> 5286.68] speak over the +[5286.68 --> 5287.54] people of Israel. +[5287.98 --> 5288.92] Sometimes we hear it +[5288.92 --> 5289.54] at the end of our +[5289.54 --> 5290.40] worship together. +[5290.84 --> 5291.26] It says, +[5291.40 --> 5292.32] the Lord bless you +[5292.32 --> 5293.34] and keep you. +[5293.52 --> 5294.74] The Lord make his face +[5294.74 --> 5295.58] shine upon you +[5295.58 --> 5296.82] and be gracious to you. +[5296.82 --> 5298.72] the Lord turn his face +[5298.72 --> 5299.54] towards you +[5299.54 --> 5301.00] and give you +[5301.00 --> 5302.08] peace. +[5303.92 --> 5305.18] God wants +[5305.18 --> 5306.04] these people +[5306.04 --> 5307.28] to have his peace +[5307.28 --> 5308.44] but even more than that +[5308.44 --> 5309.30] the next line +[5309.30 --> 5311.68] so they will put +[5311.68 --> 5312.60] my name +[5312.60 --> 5313.60] on the Israelites +[5313.60 --> 5314.52] and I +[5314.52 --> 5315.66] will bless them. +[5318.04 --> 5319.32] God is saying +[5319.32 --> 5320.50] when you enter +[5320.50 --> 5321.72] into relationship +[5321.72 --> 5322.58] with me +[5322.58 --> 5323.50] when my name +[5323.50 --> 5324.44] is on you +[5324.44 --> 5325.72] and you are blessed +[5325.72 --> 5327.38] you will know +[5327.38 --> 5328.06] this +[5328.06 --> 5329.24] peace. +[5331.24 --> 5331.64] Now +[5331.64 --> 5332.78] we're not going to +[5332.78 --> 5333.10] go through +[5333.10 --> 5333.86] every instance +[5333.86 --> 5335.26] in the word +[5335.26 --> 5336.32] peace being used +[5336.32 --> 5336.88] in the Bible +[5336.88 --> 5337.52] but let me just +[5337.52 --> 5339.02] do a super quick +[5339.02 --> 5339.78] and ultimately +[5339.78 --> 5340.94] insufficient survey +[5340.94 --> 5342.22] but maybe it stirs +[5342.22 --> 5342.78] something in you +[5342.78 --> 5343.34] to do a little bit +[5343.34 --> 5343.70] of study +[5343.70 --> 5344.60] this week +[5344.60 --> 5346.10] because the rest +[5346.10 --> 5347.66] of this story +[5347.66 --> 5349.22] or a bunch +[5349.22 --> 5350.02] of the next part +[5350.02 --> 5350.38] anyway +[5350.38 --> 5351.30] of this story +[5351.30 --> 5352.94] is how these people +[5352.94 --> 5354.10] reject the peace +[5354.10 --> 5354.64] that was offered +[5354.64 --> 5355.00] to them +[5355.00 --> 5356.34] how they +[5356.34 --> 5358.62] reject the wholeness +[5358.62 --> 5359.36] that was intended +[5359.36 --> 5359.96] for them +[5359.96 --> 5361.22] and there are +[5361.22 --> 5362.36] constantly glimpses +[5362.36 --> 5363.40] of it in their life +[5363.40 --> 5364.34] and prophets +[5364.34 --> 5365.20] like Isaiah +[5365.20 --> 5366.10] who we read already +[5366.10 --> 5366.86] are constantly +[5366.86 --> 5368.04] painting a picture +[5368.04 --> 5368.80] and holding it +[5368.80 --> 5369.48] before them +[5369.48 --> 5370.30] right +[5370.30 --> 5371.02] so not only +[5371.02 --> 5372.08] in Isaiah 9 +[5372.08 --> 5373.34] but all throughout +[5373.34 --> 5374.18] Isaiah 40 +[5374.18 --> 5375.12] right +[5375.12 --> 5376.00] Isaiah 53 +[5376.00 --> 5377.00] these beautiful pictures +[5377.00 --> 5377.74] of how this peace +[5377.74 --> 5378.84] will be accomplished +[5378.84 --> 5380.12] but another one +[5380.12 --> 5382.36] the prophet Nahum +[5382.36 --> 5383.34] he says +[5383.34 --> 5383.92] look there +[5383.92 --> 5384.58] on the mountains +[5384.58 --> 5385.10] the feet +[5385.10 --> 5385.62] of the one +[5385.62 --> 5386.88] who bring good news +[5386.88 --> 5389.04] who proclaims peace +[5389.04 --> 5390.02] right +[5390.02 --> 5391.18] there's a looking forward +[5391.18 --> 5392.24] to this sense +[5392.24 --> 5393.20] of peace +[5393.20 --> 5394.52] but all of it +[5394.52 --> 5395.28] what we have begun +[5395.28 --> 5396.00] to see +[5396.00 --> 5396.90] all of it +[5396.90 --> 5397.50] was pointing +[5397.50 --> 5398.30] to something +[5398.30 --> 5399.62] or someone +[5399.62 --> 5400.82] greater +[5400.82 --> 5402.20] remember what Isaiah +[5402.20 --> 5402.60] said +[5402.60 --> 5403.82] for to us +[5403.82 --> 5404.46] a child +[5404.46 --> 5405.40] is born +[5405.40 --> 5406.34] to us +[5406.34 --> 5406.94] a son +[5406.94 --> 5408.04] is given +[5408.04 --> 5409.86] right +[5409.86 --> 5410.42] when Jesus +[5410.42 --> 5411.20] was born +[5411.20 --> 5412.38] what did the angels +[5412.38 --> 5412.76] sing +[5412.76 --> 5413.48] in Luke 2 +[5413.48 --> 5413.96] 14 +[5413.96 --> 5415.94] glory to God +[5415.94 --> 5416.54] in the highest +[5416.54 --> 5417.44] and on earth +[5417.44 --> 5418.96] peace +[5418.96 --> 5420.20] to those +[5420.20 --> 5420.54] on whom +[5420.54 --> 5421.02] his favor +[5421.02 --> 5421.54] rests +[5421.54 --> 5422.96] when Jesus +[5422.96 --> 5423.94] entered Jerusalem +[5423.94 --> 5424.94] some 33 years +[5424.94 --> 5425.20] later +[5425.20 --> 5425.94] the people +[5425.94 --> 5426.60] cried out +[5426.60 --> 5427.48] in Luke 19 +[5427.48 --> 5428.00] 37 +[5428.00 --> 5429.66] when he came +[5429.66 --> 5430.02] near +[5430.02 --> 5430.60] the place +[5430.60 --> 5431.18] where the road +[5431.18 --> 5431.68] goes down +[5431.68 --> 5431.98] the Mount +[5431.98 --> 5432.42] of Olives +[5432.42 --> 5433.14] the whole crowd +[5433.14 --> 5433.74] of disciples +[5433.74 --> 5434.78] began joyfully +[5434.78 --> 5435.62] to praise God +[5435.62 --> 5436.38] and loud voices +[5436.38 --> 5436.98] for the miracles +[5436.98 --> 5437.60] they had seen +[5437.60 --> 5438.58] and they said +[5438.58 --> 5439.86] blessed is the king +[5439.86 --> 5441.02] remember the government +[5441.02 --> 5441.88] will be on his shoulders +[5441.88 --> 5442.80] blessed is the king +[5442.80 --> 5443.80] who comes in the name +[5443.80 --> 5444.32] of the Lord +[5444.32 --> 5445.94] peace in heaven +[5445.94 --> 5447.02] and glory +[5447.02 --> 5448.42] in the highest +[5448.42 --> 5450.00] the peace +[5450.00 --> 5450.62] that is offered +[5450.62 --> 5451.26] to us +[5451.26 --> 5451.74] comes +[5451.74 --> 5452.96] in the person +[5452.96 --> 5454.10] of Jesus +[5454.10 --> 5454.84] that's what +[5454.84 --> 5455.56] Christmas +[5455.56 --> 5456.44] is about +[5456.44 --> 5456.88] that's why +[5456.88 --> 5457.42] the angels +[5457.42 --> 5458.16] sang +[5458.16 --> 5459.12] Jesus himself +[5459.12 --> 5460.04] says this +[5460.04 --> 5461.30] in John 14 +[5461.30 --> 5461.72] 27 +[5461.72 --> 5462.14] he says +[5462.14 --> 5463.38] peace I leave +[5463.38 --> 5464.30] with you +[5464.30 --> 5465.18] my peace +[5465.18 --> 5466.32] I give you +[5466.32 --> 5467.94] in John 16 +[5467.94 --> 5468.86] Jesus says +[5468.86 --> 5469.66] I have told you +[5469.66 --> 5470.44] these things +[5470.44 --> 5471.34] so that you +[5471.34 --> 5472.12] may have +[5472.12 --> 5473.02] peace +[5473.02 --> 5474.50] in this world +[5474.50 --> 5475.10] you will have +[5475.10 --> 5475.46] trouble +[5475.46 --> 5477.44] but take heart +[5477.44 --> 5479.00] I have overcome +[5479.00 --> 5479.80] the world +[5479.80 --> 5482.84] Jesus comes +[5482.84 --> 5484.34] to bring us +[5484.34 --> 5484.86] peace +[5484.86 --> 5485.96] and he comes +[5485.96 --> 5486.56] not only to +[5486.56 --> 5487.24] bring us +[5487.24 --> 5487.64] peace +[5487.64 --> 5488.38] but he comes +[5488.38 --> 5490.10] as our +[5490.10 --> 5491.08] peace +[5491.08 --> 5492.98] Ephesians 2 +[5492.98 --> 5494.96] verse 13 +[5494.96 --> 5496.38] we can read +[5496.38 --> 5496.78] together +[5496.78 --> 5497.72] but now +[5497.72 --> 5498.48] in Christ +[5498.48 --> 5499.00] Jesus +[5499.00 --> 5499.70] you who +[5499.70 --> 5500.14] were once +[5500.14 --> 5500.98] far away +[5500.98 --> 5501.46] have been +[5501.46 --> 5502.06] brought near +[5502.06 --> 5502.72] by the blood +[5502.72 --> 5503.32] of Christ +[5503.32 --> 5504.44] for he +[5504.44 --> 5505.02] himself +[5505.02 --> 5506.22] is our +[5506.22 --> 5506.68] peace +[5506.68 --> 5507.26] who has +[5507.26 --> 5507.66] made the +[5507.66 --> 5508.20] two groups +[5508.20 --> 5508.56] one +[5508.56 --> 5508.90] and has +[5508.90 --> 5509.36] destroyed +[5509.36 --> 5509.88] the barrier +[5509.88 --> 5510.54] the dividing +[5510.54 --> 5511.02] wall of +[5511.02 --> 5511.46] hostility +[5511.46 --> 5512.22] by setting +[5512.22 --> 5512.86] aside his +[5512.86 --> 5513.22] flesh +[5513.22 --> 5513.72] the law +[5513.72 --> 5514.06] with its +[5514.06 --> 5514.44] commands +[5514.44 --> 5515.06] and regulations +[5515.06 --> 5516.32] his purpose +[5516.32 --> 5516.88] was to +[5516.88 --> 5517.32] create +[5517.32 --> 5518.20] in himself +[5518.20 --> 5519.04] one new +[5519.04 --> 5519.60] humanity +[5519.60 --> 5520.30] out of the +[5520.30 --> 5520.62] two +[5520.62 --> 5521.92] thus making +[5521.92 --> 5522.62] peace +[5522.62 --> 5522.74] peace +[5522.74 --> 5523.82] and in +[5523.82 --> 5524.36] one body +[5524.36 --> 5525.06] to reconcile +[5525.06 --> 5525.58] them +[5525.58 --> 5526.32] both of +[5526.32 --> 5526.52] them +[5526.52 --> 5527.02] to God +[5527.02 --> 5527.42] through the +[5527.42 --> 5527.82] cross +[5527.82 --> 5528.38] by which +[5528.38 --> 5528.82] he put +[5528.82 --> 5529.46] to death +[5529.46 --> 5530.18] their +[5530.18 --> 5530.90] hostility +[5530.90 --> 5532.74] Jesus +[5532.74 --> 5533.40] himself +[5533.40 --> 5534.16] is our +[5534.16 --> 5534.64] peace +[5534.64 --> 5535.20] and he +[5535.20 --> 5535.70] makes +[5535.70 --> 5536.44] the body +[5536.44 --> 5537.38] whole +[5537.38 --> 5538.38] Jesus +[5538.38 --> 5539.26] restores +[5539.26 --> 5539.98] the church +[5539.98 --> 5540.34] Jew +[5540.34 --> 5541.06] and Gentile +[5541.06 --> 5541.48] alike +[5541.48 --> 5542.86] to wholeness +[5542.86 --> 5543.58] that's +[5543.58 --> 5544.42] peace +[5544.42 --> 5545.14] and it is +[5545.14 --> 5545.62] personal +[5545.62 --> 5546.38] and it is +[5546.38 --> 5546.90] communal +[5546.90 --> 5548.12] shalom +[5548.12 --> 5548.80] is union +[5548.80 --> 5549.42] with God +[5549.42 --> 5550.20] and communion +[5550.20 --> 5551.20] with each +[5551.20 --> 5551.46] other +[5551.46 --> 5552.38] and he +[5552.38 --> 5553.16] does that +[5553.16 --> 5554.00] on the +[5554.00 --> 5554.48] cross +[5554.48 --> 5555.78] by his +[5555.78 --> 5556.30] resurrection +[5556.30 --> 5557.58] right +[5557.58 --> 5558.16] that Jesus +[5558.16 --> 5559.10] entered into +[5559.10 --> 5559.68] the world +[5559.68 --> 5560.50] as a little +[5560.50 --> 5560.88] babe +[5560.88 --> 5561.72] is great +[5561.72 --> 5562.40] and cute +[5562.40 --> 5562.82] but the +[5562.82 --> 5563.58] story doesn't +[5563.58 --> 5564.16] end there +[5564.16 --> 5564.48] right +[5564.48 --> 5565.18] because he +[5565.18 --> 5565.98] grew into +[5565.98 --> 5566.40] a man +[5566.40 --> 5566.66] and he +[5566.66 --> 5566.96] learned +[5566.96 --> 5567.42] obedience +[5567.42 --> 5567.78] and he +[5567.78 --> 5568.22] became +[5568.22 --> 5568.72] obedient +[5568.72 --> 5569.32] unto +[5569.32 --> 5569.64] death +[5569.64 --> 5569.90] and that +[5569.90 --> 5570.22] Jesus +[5570.22 --> 5571.04] lived the +[5571.04 --> 5571.58] life I +[5571.58 --> 5571.98] should have +[5571.98 --> 5572.40] lived +[5572.40 --> 5573.16] and then +[5573.16 --> 5573.96] even though +[5573.96 --> 5574.36] innocent +[5574.36 --> 5575.04] he died +[5575.04 --> 5575.54] the death +[5575.54 --> 5575.92] that I +[5575.92 --> 5576.34] deserve +[5576.34 --> 5576.82] for sin +[5576.82 --> 5577.26] he died +[5577.26 --> 5577.62] the death +[5577.62 --> 5577.88] that we +[5577.88 --> 5578.48] all deserve +[5578.48 --> 5579.24] for our +[5579.24 --> 5579.74] broken +[5579.74 --> 5580.48] fellowship +[5580.48 --> 5581.38] with God +[5581.38 --> 5582.48] he took +[5582.48 --> 5583.04] on that +[5583.04 --> 5583.82] brokenness +[5583.82 --> 5584.36] he who +[5584.36 --> 5585.30] knew no +[5585.30 --> 5585.74] sin +[5585.74 --> 5586.30] culpable +[5586.30 --> 5586.74] shalom +[5586.74 --> 5587.14] breaking +[5587.14 --> 5589.14] became sin +[5589.14 --> 5590.10] for us +[5590.10 --> 5592.44] so that we +[5592.44 --> 5593.26] might become +[5593.26 --> 5594.02] the righteousness +[5594.02 --> 5594.80] of God +[5594.80 --> 5595.30] so that we +[5595.30 --> 5595.80] might be +[5595.80 --> 5596.44] restored +[5596.44 --> 5597.74] to God +[5597.74 --> 5598.86] that's why +[5598.86 --> 5599.96] he is called +[5599.96 --> 5600.56] the prince +[5600.56 --> 5601.96] of peace +[5601.96 --> 5603.40] because his +[5603.40 --> 5603.98] gospel +[5603.98 --> 5605.30] accomplishes peace +[5605.30 --> 5605.94] in your life +[5605.94 --> 5606.72] and his rule +[5606.72 --> 5607.62] over your life +[5607.62 --> 5608.50] brings peace +[5608.50 --> 5609.30] in your union +[5609.30 --> 5609.88] with God +[5609.88 --> 5610.84] and communion +[5610.84 --> 5611.54] with others +[5611.54 --> 5614.02] and to be +[5614.02 --> 5614.34] honest +[5614.34 --> 5615.78] that's already +[5615.78 --> 5616.30] amazing +[5616.30 --> 5618.04] but there's +[5618.04 --> 5618.40] more +[5618.40 --> 5619.84] because the +[5619.84 --> 5620.46] story doesn't +[5620.46 --> 5620.98] end there +[5620.98 --> 5622.44] right there's +[5622.44 --> 5622.86] more in +[5622.86 --> 5623.68] in Revelation +[5623.68 --> 5625.30] 21 verse +[5625.30 --> 5625.98] 3 and 4 +[5625.98 --> 5626.60] John has +[5626.60 --> 5627.18] this vision +[5627.18 --> 5627.66] he says +[5627.66 --> 5628.50] and I heard +[5628.50 --> 5629.28] a loud voice +[5629.28 --> 5629.92] from the throne +[5629.92 --> 5630.84] saying look +[5630.84 --> 5632.08] God's dwelling +[5632.08 --> 5633.08] place is now +[5633.08 --> 5634.06] among the people +[5634.06 --> 5634.88] and he will +[5634.88 --> 5635.96] dwell with them +[5635.96 --> 5637.02] they will be +[5637.02 --> 5637.64] his people +[5637.64 --> 5638.18] and God +[5638.18 --> 5638.98] himself will +[5638.98 --> 5639.56] be with them +[5639.56 --> 5640.04] and be +[5640.04 --> 5640.64] their God +[5640.64 --> 5641.62] he will wipe +[5641.62 --> 5642.76] away every tear +[5642.76 --> 5643.80] from their eyes +[5643.80 --> 5644.20] and there'll be +[5644.20 --> 5644.90] no more death +[5644.90 --> 5645.78] or mourning +[5645.78 --> 5646.86] or crying +[5646.86 --> 5647.54] or pain +[5647.54 --> 5648.14] for the old +[5648.14 --> 5648.84] order of things +[5648.84 --> 5649.72] has passed away +[5649.72 --> 5650.86] right +[5650.86 --> 5651.78] God's union +[5651.78 --> 5653.62] with his people +[5653.62 --> 5654.88] is restored +[5654.88 --> 5656.16] right +[5656.16 --> 5656.78] God's dwelling +[5656.78 --> 5657.38] place is now +[5657.38 --> 5658.08] among the people +[5658.08 --> 5658.72] John says +[5658.72 --> 5660.08] and our communion +[5660.08 --> 5661.46] with each other +[5661.46 --> 5662.64] is restored +[5662.64 --> 5664.06] they will be +[5664.06 --> 5665.16] his people +[5665.16 --> 5666.06] and then +[5666.06 --> 5666.96] everything +[5666.96 --> 5668.10] that was undone +[5668.10 --> 5668.90] that was broken +[5668.90 --> 5670.26] in the rebellion +[5670.26 --> 5670.96] at the garden +[5670.96 --> 5671.62] of Eden +[5671.62 --> 5672.16] right +[5672.16 --> 5673.22] is restored +[5673.22 --> 5674.56] to wholeness +[5674.56 --> 5675.78] there's no more +[5675.78 --> 5676.16] tears +[5676.16 --> 5676.74] there's no more +[5676.74 --> 5677.04] death +[5677.04 --> 5677.68] there's no more +[5677.68 --> 5678.10] crying +[5678.10 --> 5678.82] or pain +[5678.82 --> 5679.30] there's no more +[5679.30 --> 5679.80] mourning +[5679.80 --> 5680.80] for the old +[5680.80 --> 5681.56] order of things +[5681.56 --> 5682.52] has passed away +[5682.52 --> 5682.90] right +[5682.90 --> 5683.90] this new order +[5683.90 --> 5685.46] is shalom +[5685.46 --> 5686.56] restored +[5686.56 --> 5687.88] right +[5687.88 --> 5688.36] this is what +[5688.36 --> 5689.08] Isaiah meant +[5689.08 --> 5689.98] when he said +[5689.98 --> 5690.82] of the greatness +[5690.82 --> 5691.54] of his government +[5691.54 --> 5692.04] and peace +[5692.04 --> 5692.84] there will be +[5692.84 --> 5694.12] no end +[5694.12 --> 5698.08] this is why +[5698.08 --> 5699.24] we have +[5699.24 --> 5699.88] peace +[5699.88 --> 5701.44] that lasts +[5701.44 --> 5702.66] because it is a peace +[5702.66 --> 5703.52] that is promised +[5703.52 --> 5705.36] through eternity +[5705.36 --> 5708.54] so here we are +[5708.54 --> 5710.78] a people of peace +[5710.78 --> 5711.90] who are already +[5711.90 --> 5712.58] made whole +[5712.58 --> 5713.64] and who are being +[5713.64 --> 5714.64] made whole +[5714.64 --> 5715.76] and who will be +[5715.76 --> 5716.82] made whole +[5716.82 --> 5718.02] that's why we can have +[5718.02 --> 5718.96] peace in this life +[5718.96 --> 5720.24] because on the cross +[5720.24 --> 5720.80] your peace +[5720.80 --> 5721.66] was accomplished +[5721.66 --> 5722.80] because in the resurrection +[5722.80 --> 5723.72] your peace +[5723.72 --> 5724.36] was guaranteed +[5724.36 --> 5725.52] and because in the +[5725.52 --> 5726.38] consummation +[5726.38 --> 5727.50] your peace +[5727.50 --> 5728.80] will be fulfilled +[5728.80 --> 5732.68] and so knowing +[5732.68 --> 5733.60] what is to come +[5733.60 --> 5735.62] that works backwards +[5735.62 --> 5737.38] to today +[5737.38 --> 5739.64] and so we wait +[5739.64 --> 5740.46] for peace +[5740.46 --> 5742.36] by living +[5742.36 --> 5743.70] peace +[5743.70 --> 5745.16] we wait for that +[5745.16 --> 5746.30] ultimate restoration +[5746.30 --> 5747.32] by living +[5747.32 --> 5748.44] as people +[5748.44 --> 5749.40] restored +[5749.40 --> 5750.92] to wholeness +[5750.92 --> 5752.68] Paul says +[5752.68 --> 5753.26] to the church +[5753.26 --> 5754.74] in Colossae +[5754.74 --> 5755.34] he says +[5755.34 --> 5756.54] let the peace +[5756.54 --> 5757.30] of Christ +[5757.30 --> 5758.74] rule in your hearts +[5758.74 --> 5759.90] since as members +[5759.90 --> 5760.60] of one body +[5760.60 --> 5761.40] you were called +[5761.40 --> 5762.96] to peace +[5762.96 --> 5764.62] the video +[5764.62 --> 5765.16] that we started +[5765.16 --> 5765.96] the service with +[5765.96 --> 5767.04] has +[5767.04 --> 5768.54] Tim Mackey +[5768.54 --> 5768.96] saying +[5768.96 --> 5769.68] peace takes +[5769.68 --> 5770.38] a lot of work +[5770.38 --> 5771.28] because it's not +[5771.28 --> 5772.28] just the absence +[5772.28 --> 5773.32] of conflict +[5773.32 --> 5774.12] true peace +[5774.12 --> 5775.36] requires taking +[5775.36 --> 5775.96] what's broken +[5775.96 --> 5776.84] and restoring +[5776.84 --> 5777.76] it to wholeness +[5777.76 --> 5779.04] whether it's in our lives +[5779.04 --> 5779.86] or in our relationships +[5779.86 --> 5780.70] or in our world +[5780.70 --> 5784.46] and you can only +[5784.46 --> 5785.76] do that in your life +[5785.76 --> 5787.64] you can only do that +[5787.64 --> 5788.32] in the world +[5788.32 --> 5789.42] when Christ +[5789.42 --> 5790.20] has done it +[5790.20 --> 5790.82] in your heart +[5790.82 --> 5792.40] and in your mind +[5792.40 --> 5795.32] one of the books +[5795.32 --> 5796.00] that we gave +[5796.00 --> 5796.72] Adam and Rachel +[5796.72 --> 5797.20] this morning +[5797.20 --> 5797.66] is a book +[5797.66 --> 5798.30] by Paul Tripp +[5798.30 --> 5798.72] it's called +[5798.72 --> 5799.04] Ah +[5799.04 --> 5801.22] in that book +[5801.22 --> 5802.08] Paul Tripp +[5802.08 --> 5802.66] says +[5802.66 --> 5803.78] you will only have +[5803.78 --> 5805.16] peace in the face +[5805.16 --> 5806.16] of your own weakness +[5806.16 --> 5806.92] failures +[5806.92 --> 5807.52] foibles +[5807.52 --> 5808.30] and inabilities +[5808.30 --> 5809.38] when you are +[5809.38 --> 5810.22] in awe +[5810.22 --> 5811.24] of God's +[5811.24 --> 5811.96] awesome +[5811.96 --> 5812.96] power +[5812.96 --> 5815.48] that's what it means +[5815.48 --> 5817.30] to have the peace +[5817.30 --> 5817.98] of Christ +[5817.98 --> 5819.80] rule in your heart +[5819.80 --> 5821.24] right +[5821.24 --> 5821.80] and to have the peace +[5821.80 --> 5822.22] of Christ +[5822.22 --> 5823.06] rule in your heart +[5823.06 --> 5823.74] we must first +[5823.74 --> 5824.80] have the peace +[5824.80 --> 5825.62] of Christ +[5825.62 --> 5827.50] in us +[5827.50 --> 5828.72] and around us +[5828.72 --> 5829.98] and through us +[5829.98 --> 5830.96] right +[5830.96 --> 5831.40] if we're going to +[5831.40 --> 5832.18] ever experience +[5832.18 --> 5833.14] lasting peace +[5833.14 --> 5834.00] in the community +[5834.00 --> 5835.76] we need Christ +[5835.76 --> 5837.30] ourselves +[5837.30 --> 5839.78] and because of this +[5839.78 --> 5841.52] rest +[5841.52 --> 5843.44] because of this peace +[5843.44 --> 5844.38] we can experience +[5844.38 --> 5845.54] a sense of rest +[5845.54 --> 5846.96] for the heart +[5846.96 --> 5847.74] that has +[5847.74 --> 5848.76] our grounding +[5848.76 --> 5849.74] and it's grounding +[5849.74 --> 5851.36] in being known +[5851.36 --> 5852.14] by Jesus +[5852.14 --> 5853.08] and knowing +[5853.08 --> 5854.08] Jesus +[5854.08 --> 5855.70] right +[5855.70 --> 5856.50] because all of a sudden +[5856.50 --> 5857.90] you can rest +[5857.90 --> 5859.92] in his forgiveness +[5859.92 --> 5862.98] you can rest +[5862.98 --> 5864.36] in the truth +[5864.36 --> 5865.28] that you don't need +[5865.28 --> 5866.78] to be afraid +[5866.78 --> 5868.36] of being exposed +[5868.36 --> 5870.60] or being found out +[5870.60 --> 5872.08] or being seen +[5872.08 --> 5873.24] for who you really +[5873.24 --> 5874.24] truly are +[5874.24 --> 5875.16] because God +[5875.16 --> 5876.54] has already seen you +[5876.54 --> 5877.40] for who you really +[5877.40 --> 5878.12] truly are +[5878.12 --> 5878.94] he's seen +[5878.94 --> 5879.90] the deepest +[5879.90 --> 5880.82] darkest depths +[5880.82 --> 5881.50] of your heart +[5881.50 --> 5882.52] and he says +[5882.52 --> 5883.62] you are my +[5883.62 --> 5884.90] lavishly loved +[5884.90 --> 5885.78] child +[5885.78 --> 5887.72] and so you can +[5887.72 --> 5888.30] have peace +[5888.30 --> 5890.54] you can rest +[5890.54 --> 5891.72] in his acceptance +[5891.72 --> 5893.14] because in that +[5893.14 --> 5893.78] you're freed +[5893.78 --> 5894.86] from the roller coaster +[5894.86 --> 5895.90] ride of other +[5895.90 --> 5897.30] people's acceptance +[5897.30 --> 5899.34] the gospel +[5899.34 --> 5900.58] offers a true +[5900.58 --> 5901.12] and better +[5901.12 --> 5901.82] peace +[5901.82 --> 5902.82] because Jesus +[5902.82 --> 5903.84] is our +[5903.84 --> 5904.64] peace +[5904.64 --> 5905.64] and this Jesus +[5905.64 --> 5906.84] is the same +[5906.84 --> 5907.36] yesterday +[5907.36 --> 5908.22] today +[5908.22 --> 5909.40] and forever +[5909.40 --> 5910.84] he doesn't change +[5910.84 --> 5911.68] and so the peace +[5911.68 --> 5912.88] that he offers +[5912.88 --> 5913.84] doesn't fade +[5913.84 --> 5914.98] or pass away +[5914.98 --> 5918.60] let me end here +[5918.60 --> 5920.64] yesterday +[5920.64 --> 5922.98] I was driving +[5922.98 --> 5924.34] with my kids +[5924.34 --> 5926.06] and it had been +[5926.06 --> 5926.94] a bit of a day +[5926.94 --> 5927.82] we had done some +[5927.82 --> 5929.10] driving around +[5929.10 --> 5929.70] and traveling +[5929.70 --> 5932.38] and we were +[5932.38 --> 5933.10] at about +[5933.10 --> 5933.72] the end +[5933.72 --> 5934.88] of their ability +[5934.88 --> 5936.04] to be kind +[5936.04 --> 5936.84] and to communicate +[5936.84 --> 5937.34] well +[5937.34 --> 5938.60] and we were +[5938.60 --> 5939.70] about at the end +[5939.70 --> 5940.92] of our patience +[5940.92 --> 5941.96] and the ability +[5941.96 --> 5942.68] to do the same +[5942.68 --> 5942.94] do you know +[5942.94 --> 5943.60] what I'm talking about +[5943.60 --> 5945.70] parents are understanding +[5945.70 --> 5946.84] right +[5946.84 --> 5947.82] it had been a long day +[5947.82 --> 5948.52] it was full +[5948.52 --> 5949.98] and we were ready +[5949.98 --> 5950.82] for some type +[5950.82 --> 5951.36] of break +[5951.36 --> 5953.36] now all of that +[5953.36 --> 5953.84] is said +[5953.84 --> 5954.92] to set the context +[5954.92 --> 5957.48] that while we were driving +[5957.48 --> 5959.22] I also lost +[5959.22 --> 5959.84] my patience +[5959.84 --> 5961.66] and I was about +[5961.66 --> 5962.36] to turn around +[5962.36 --> 5963.10] and I was about +[5963.10 --> 5964.92] to raise my voice +[5964.92 --> 5968.42] and just before +[5968.42 --> 5968.94] I did +[5968.94 --> 5969.52] I thought +[5969.52 --> 5972.48] tomorrow +[5972.48 --> 5973.34] I have to stand +[5973.34 --> 5973.76] up in front +[5973.76 --> 5974.52] of this church +[5974.52 --> 5975.70] and preach +[5975.70 --> 5976.38] on the peace +[5976.38 --> 5976.90] of Christ +[5976.90 --> 5979.96] am I reflecting +[5979.96 --> 5980.54] the peace +[5980.54 --> 5981.14] of Christ +[5981.14 --> 5982.64] in this moment +[5982.64 --> 5983.32] right now +[5983.32 --> 5984.24] with my kids +[5984.24 --> 5985.10] in the car +[5985.10 --> 5987.70] because I wasn't +[5987.70 --> 5988.18] about to +[5988.18 --> 5991.14] and that moment +[5991.14 --> 5991.96] of pause +[5991.96 --> 5993.50] stopped me +[5993.50 --> 5995.30] and it changed +[5995.30 --> 5996.40] the way I communicated +[5996.40 --> 5996.94] and approached +[5996.94 --> 5997.40] my kids +[5997.40 --> 5999.00] but two things +[5999.00 --> 5999.30] one +[5999.30 --> 6000.16] I had to remind +[6000.16 --> 6001.34] myself of that +[6001.34 --> 6001.90] in the moment +[6001.90 --> 6002.54] before it could +[6002.54 --> 6003.14] take effect +[6003.14 --> 6003.86] and really +[6003.86 --> 6004.48] it was only +[6004.48 --> 6005.18] the accountability +[6005.18 --> 6006.14] of standing here 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+[6650.16 --> 6654.02] die +[6654.02 --> 6655.56] ир +[6655.56 --> 6665.80] die +[6665.80 --> 6669.04] Thank you! diff --git "a/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 12, 2023_summary.txt" "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 12, 2023_summary.txt" new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..9ab93979813f85e6477168e62bec6ebb2b8745e8 --- /dev/null +++ "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 12, 2023_summary.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,97 @@ +• Introduction to the worship service +• Josh's announcement for the Young Adult Ministry outing to the zoo +• Announcement for a women's Christmas dinner event on December 1st +• Invitation for volunteers to help with the holiday event +• Welcome and greeting from God, received by the congregation +• Call to worship based on Philippians 2 +• Singing of songs in praise of Jesus +• Jesus as hope for all who mourn +• Jesus as light in darkness and truth in circumstances +• Jesus as source of heaven and life on earth +• Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection +• Trusting in Jesus as rock and foundation +• Jesus as prince of peace and conqueror of fear +• The birth of Jesus as king of kings and lord of lords +• The nature of God and the purpose of Jesus' birth +• The importance of singing songs of praise to God +• Being reminded of God's mercy and redeeming love +• Faith being a journey with moments of doubt and uncertainty +• Jesus seeking out those who wander and bringing them back to the fold +• Surrendering to God's transforming power and steadfast presence +• Calling for songs of loudest praise and teaching a new song of thanksgiving +• Worship and prayer to God +• Expression of gratitude and thanksgiving +• Desires for safety and rescue from danger +• Praise and adoration of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord +• Reflections on the sacrifice and love of Jesus +• Acknowledgment of sin and need for redemption +• Expression of hope and reliance in Jesus +• Worship set with prayer and singing +• Special offering for World Renew refugee sponsorship and resettlement +• Kids Corner introduction, discussing ways to greet people from different cultures +• Participation in greetings from around the world (shaking hands, hugging, bowing) +• Discussion of cultural differences in greeting practices +• Discussing various traditional greetings from different cultures, including bowing in Japan, sticking out the tongue in Tibet, and air kissing in some Latin American countries +• Mentioning a unique greeting in Zimbabwe where one person claps once and the other responds with two claps +• Announcing an upcoming event: a tri-soup competition at the AGM meeting on November 29th +• Discussing the church's budget and giving, noting that they are slightly behind schedule for this time of year +• Sharing prayer requests for several individuals in the church community, including health issues and bereavements +• Reflecting on the importance of praying for others in the community. +• Reflection on blessings and struggles +• Prayer for those struggling with life's challenges +• Gratitude for community, staff, and ministry leadership at Emmanuel +• Recognition of trials and struggles in personal lives +• Invitation to silence and prayer +• Reading of Romans 10:14-15 +• Discussion of the necessity of preaching God's word for salvation +• The main text being studied is about calling on the name of the Lord, which means professing Jesus as Lord and believing in His resurrection. +• Not everyone who hears the message will believe, but those who do believe must declare their faith. +• To be saved, one must call on the name of the Lord, which involves declaring with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and believing in their heart that God raised Him from the dead. +• The word "Lord" (kurios) has a specific meaning in Greek, referring to Jesus as God and King. +• A Christian is someone who trusts God more than themselves, recognizing that Jesus did everything and they cannot do it on their own. +• To be a Christian, one must believe in three key truths: Jesus is Lord, God raised Him from the dead, and they trust God more than themselves. +• The speaker discusses the relationship between faith and doubt, stating that while doubt may be stronger than faith, it's never stronger than grace. +• Faith without doubts is often stagnant, and it's a rare experience for people to reach a point where they're completely confident in their faith. +• The speaker emphasizes that doubts are normal and should not be feared; instead, one should worship through them. +• Believing the truth about Jesus is what makes someone a Christian, regardless of their level of understanding or maturity. +• Faith requires hearing and understanding, which involves more than just passive listening - it's a deep and penetrating understanding of God's message. +• The speaker discusses the importance of growth in faith, using the analogy of seeds that must be planted, watered, and cultivated to grow. +• Christian tradition emphasizes "faith seeking understanding", where faith wrestles for deeper comprehension. +• Paul's question about how people can call on God if they haven't believed is answered by emphasizing the need for someone to preach or herald God's message. +• The importance of being a "herald" or ambassador for Jesus in all aspects of life +• The responsibility of sharing the message of salvation with others, regardless of location or context +• The idea that everyone is sent by God to share this message, not just missionaries or chaplains +• The need to overcome fear and anxiety to effectively share the good news of Jesus +• A challenge to "wash our feet" and make them beautiful by being obedient to God's call to share the gospel with others +• Encouragement that, despite uncertainty, believers know what to say when sharing their faith, as it is God's message and power that makes it effective. +• The importance of trusting God and relying on Jesus +• Preaching the gospel as a necessary step for salvation +• Paul's lament over Israel's rejection of the gospel and their lack of understanding +• The role of faith in hearing and responding to the gospel +• The challenge to share the gospel with others, even if they may not accept it +• How Christians can live out their trust in God by sharing the hope of Jesus with those around them. +• Importance of hearing the gospel at a young age +• Difficulty in understanding the gospel, even with proclamation +• The role of community and meal in confirming the truth of the gospel +• Invitation to receive Christ through the sacrament of communion +• Emphasis on proclaiming the message of salvation and boldly declaring Jesus as Lord +• Invitation to prayer before receiving communion +• Worship volunteers invited to come forward +• Communion service begins, with passage of bread and wine +• Congregational singing of hymns about Christ's death and resurrection +• Final invocations and blessings +• Praise for Jesus Christ as resurrected King +• Glorification of Jesus, lifted high, risen, and alive +• Singing hallelujah in worship to God's love +• Thank you prayers and expressions of gratitude +• Reflections on the blood of Jesus washing away sin +• Expression of surrender to God's will and plan +• Offerings of heart and life to God's purposes +• Standing with arms high and heart abandoned in awe +• Worship of the one who gave it all +• Call to action for those whose hearts have been converted by the gospel +• Invitation to meet and discuss faith +• Blessing from God, including protection and support +• Praise of Jesus as the Lion of Judah and Lamb who was slain +• Declaration of reign and power of Jesus over all nations +• Celebration of Jesus' victory and authority \ No newline at end of file diff --git "a/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 12, 2023_transcript.txt" "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 12, 2023_transcript.txt" new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..5ef717b5bd14931ec855ea655120f0a271fe9456 --- /dev/null +++ "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 12, 2023_transcript.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,1287 @@ +[0.00 --> 29.98] Thank you. +[30.00 --> 59.98] Thank you. +[60.00 --> 89.98] Thank you. +[90.00 --> 119.98] Thank you. +[120.00 --> 149.98] Thank you. +[150.00 --> 179.98] Thank you. +[180.00 --> 182.00] Thank you. +[182.00 --> 196.28] Good morning. +[196.28 --> 198.28] Thank you. +[198.28 --> 200.28] Thank you. +[200.28 --> 202.28] Thank you. +[202.28 --> 204.28] Thank you. +[204.28 --> 206.28] Thank you. +[206.28 --> 208.28] Thank you. +[208.28 --> 210.28] Thank you. +[210.28 --> 212.28] Thank you. +[212.28 --> 214.28] Thank you. +[214.28 --> 216.28] Thank you. +[216.28 --> 218.28] There it is. +[218.28 --> 220.28] There it is. +[220.28 --> 222.28] There we go. +[222.28 --> 224.28] Good morning. +[224.28 --> 226.28] Thanks for bearing with us as we figure out these fun technical issues. +[226.28 --> 228.28] Welcome to Langley Emanuel. +[228.28 --> 232.28] A special welcome if you are visiting with us this morning. +[232.28 --> 234.28] We are grateful that you are here. +[234.28 --> 236.28] We are grateful that you are here. +[236.28 --> 246.28] We are grateful that we get to gather as a body of believers, as a group of questioners, as a group of people seeking understanding in our faith. +[246.28 --> 250.28] We are grateful to be together to be together to be together to be met by God in this time and space. +[250.28 --> 252.28] We are grateful that we are here to be together to be met by God in this time and space. +[252.28 --> 256.28] We are going to worship in song and in word, but we will gather at the table together this morning. +[256.28 --> 263.28] And so, already now, continue and be ready, preparing your hearts to meet God there and be met by Him. +[263.28 --> 267.28] Before we begin, in earnest, we have a couple of announcements. +[267.28 --> 272.28] So, I am going to invite Josh up to the front, who is going to make an announcement for the Young Adult Ministry. +[272.28 --> 274.28] Hello. +[274.28 --> 277.28] Sorry, that was so much louder than I wanted it to be. +[277.28 --> 284.28] I just want to let you all know, young adults, by popular demand, today we are heading to the zoo. +[284.28 --> 290.28] So, we will be meeting at the entrance to the zoo at 1 p.m. +[290.28 --> 291.28] I just want to let you all know. +[291.28 --> 292.28] Thank you. +[292.28 --> 293.28] Bye. +[293.28 --> 303.28] I am not sure what Josh's laughter at going to the zoo indicates what he thinks about going to the zoo, but that sounds like fun. +[303.28 --> 307.28] And, if I read the forecast correct, maybe the rain will hold off just long enough. +[307.28 --> 309.28] It doesn't start raining until 4. +[309.28 --> 311.28] It doesn't start raining until 4. +[311.28 --> 312.28] Josh has spoken. +[312.28 --> 314.28] Thus spoke Josh. +[314.28 --> 322.28] As well, on December 1st, there is a winter holiday. +[322.28 --> 326.28] There is a women's Christmas dinner event happening. +[326.28 --> 330.28] If you are interested in participating in that, there is a sign-up table at the back. +[330.28 --> 334.28] There will be people there following our worship together. +[334.28 --> 335.28] You can grab them and ask questions. +[335.28 --> 344.28] They are also, I think, still looking for a couple tables, table designers, table makers to sign up. +[344.28 --> 352.28] And so, talk to them about that, if that's a special skill you have or an opportunity that you would like to serve. +[352.28 --> 354.28] I am going to invite you to stand. +[354.28 --> 356.28] As we are met by God in this place. +[356.28 --> 360.28] And we mark that by receiving his greeting. +[360.28 --> 364.28] And so, maybe you want to hold your hands out as a posture reflecting that. +[364.28 --> 366.28] Maybe you want to close your eyes. +[366.28 --> 370.28] Maybe you want to just bask in the words of God spoken over you. +[370.28 --> 373.28] Receive the greeting of our God. +[373.28 --> 377.28] Grace, mercy, and peace to you. +[377.28 --> 378.28] From God our Father. +[378.28 --> 381.28] From the Lord Jesus Christ, his Son and our Savior. +[381.28 --> 384.28] Through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. +[384.28 --> 385.28] Amen. +[385.28 --> 386.28] Amen. +[386.28 --> 392.28] As God has welcomed us, I am going to invite you to turn to those around and welcome them into worship as well. +[392.28 --> 393.28] Thank you. +[422.28 --> 432.28] Our call to worship this morning comes from Philippians 2. +[432.28 --> 440.28] Therefore, God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name. +[440.28 --> 447.28] That at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth. +[447.28 --> 454.28] And every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. +[454.28 --> 460.28] Let's join our voices and worship our Lord and Savior. +[460.28 --> 467.28] Jesus, hope of the nations. +[467.28 --> 475.28] Jesus, comfort for all who mourn. +[475.28 --> 480.28] Jesus, hope of the nations. +[480.28 --> 489.28] Jesus, comfort for all who mourn. +[489.28 --> 496.28] Jesus, Lord, you are the source of heaven's hope on earth. +[496.28 --> 502.28] Jesus, light in the darkness. +[502.28 --> 507.28] Jesus, strength in His circumstance. +[507.28 --> 514.28] You are the source of heaven's hope on earth. +[514.28 --> 519.28] In history you lived and died. +[519.28 --> 525.28] You broke the chains you rose to life. +[525.28 --> 531.28] You are the source of heaven's hope on earth. +[531.28 --> 535.28] You are the source of heaven's hope on earth. +[535.28 --> 536.28] You are the Son of God. +[536.28 --> 540.28] You are the Son of God. +[540.28 --> 545.20] Heroes from the desert +[545.20 --> 547.40] Conquering fear +[547.40 --> 549.68] Our prince of peace +[549.68 --> 551.82] Drawing us in +[551.82 --> 554.12] Jesus our hope +[554.12 --> 558.46] Living for all who will receive +[558.46 --> 562.88] Lord we believe +[570.28 --> 575.54] Jesus hope of the nations +[575.54 --> 581.42] Jesus hope for all who mourn +[581.42 --> 585.32] You are the source of heavens +[585.32 --> 588.66] All on earth +[588.66 --> 592.78] Jesus light in the darkness +[592.78 --> 597.62] Jesus truth in any circumstance +[597.62 --> 603.00] You are the source of heavens +[603.00 --> 605.54] Life on earth +[605.54 --> 610.14] In history you lived and died +[610.14 --> 612.74] You broke the chain +[612.74 --> 614.92] You rose to life +[614.92 --> 618.00] You are the hope +[618.00 --> 620.16] Living in us +[620.16 --> 622.14] You are the rock +[622.14 --> 624.42] In whom we trust +[624.42 --> 626.64] You are the light +[626.64 --> 632.02] Shining for all the world to see +[632.02 --> 634.56] Heroes from the desert +[634.56 --> 636.56] Conquering fear +[636.56 --> 639.60] Our prince of peace +[639.60 --> 641.56] Drawing us near +[641.56 --> 643.80] Jesus our hope +[643.80 --> 648.10] Living for all who will receive +[648.10 --> 652.48] Lord we believe +[652.48 --> 656.48] Lord we believe +[656.48 --> 661.02] Lord we believe +[661.02 --> 674.94] In the bleak midwinter +[674.94 --> 692.32] All creation grows +[692.32 --> 696.86] For a world in darkness +[696.86 --> 700.24] Frozen like a stone +[700.24 --> 703.24] Light is breaking +[703.24 --> 708.78] In a stable for our throne +[708.78 --> 712.16] And he shall reign +[712.16 --> 714.16] Forever more +[714.16 --> 716.16] Forever more +[716.16 --> 717.70] Forever more +[717.70 --> 721.16] And he shall reign +[721.16 --> 723.16] Forever more +[723.16 --> 725.16] Forever more +[725.16 --> 726.16] Forever more +[726.16 --> 730.16] Unto us a child is born +[730.16 --> 731.54] The king of kings +[731.54 --> 732.94] The king of kings +[732.94 --> 734.86] And lord of lords +[734.86 --> 737.66] And his shall reign +[737.66 --> 739.08] Forever more +[739.08 --> 741.08] Forever more +[741.08 --> 761.46] If I were a wise man +[761.46 --> 764.84] I would travel far +[764.84 --> 768.84] If I were a shepherd +[768.84 --> 772.58] I would do my part +[772.58 --> 775.84] As far as I am +[775.84 --> 780.30] I will give to him my heart +[780.30 --> 781.30] And his shall reign +[781.30 --> 783.60] And his shall reign +[783.60 --> 785.42] Forever more +[785.42 --> 787.30] Forever more +[787.30 --> 791.18] And his shall reign +[791.18 --> 793.08] Forever more +[793.08 --> 795.30] Forever more +[795.30 --> 799.52] Unto us a child is born +[799.52 --> 801.62] The king of kings +[801.62 --> 803.32] And lord of lords +[803.32 --> 806.24] And his shall reign +[806.24 --> 808.08] Forever more +[808.08 --> 811.08] Forever more +[811.08 --> 811.20] Forever more +[811.20 --> 822.00] And the nature lies +[822.00 --> 823.80] The one who made +[823.80 --> 825.54] The starry sky +[825.54 --> 829.22] May be born for sacrifice +[829.22 --> 831.98] Christ our Messiah +[831.98 --> 834.88] Into our hopes +[834.88 --> 836.66] Into our fears +[836.66 --> 839.34] The savior of the world +[839.34 --> 840.22] The world appears +[840.22 --> 844.04] The promise of eternal years +[844.04 --> 846.62] Christ our Messiah +[846.62 --> 850.32] And his shall reign +[850.32 --> 852.20] Forever more +[852.20 --> 854.54] Forever more +[854.54 --> 857.64] And he shall reign +[857.64 --> 859.42] Forever more +[859.42 --> 861.94] Forever more +[861.94 --> 864.94] And he shall reign +[864.94 --> 866.72] Forever more +[866.72 --> 868.94] Forever more +[868.94 --> 872.10] And he shall reign +[872.10 --> 873.94] Forever more +[873.94 --> 875.94] Forever more +[875.94 --> 880.10] Unto us a child is born +[880.10 --> 882.10] The king of kings +[882.10 --> 883.72] The lord of lords +[883.72 --> 885.94] And he shall reign +[885.94 --> 888.16] Forever more +[888.16 --> 889.94] Forever more +[889.94 --> 892.94] And he shall reign +[892.94 --> 893.94] Forever more +[893.94 --> 894.94] Forever more +[894.94 --> 896.94] Forever more +[896.94 --> 899.94] And he shall reign +[899.94 --> 901.94] Forever more +[901.94 --> 902.94] Forever more +[902.94 --> 904.94] Forever more +[904.94 --> 908.18] I invite you to be seated. +[908.18 --> 914.14] As an assurance of forgiveness +[914.14 --> 916.74] We're going to sing +[916.74 --> 918.12] Come Thou Fount +[918.12 --> 919.56] In a moment +[919.56 --> 920.70] But before we do +[920.70 --> 922.26] I wanted to talk about +[922.26 --> 922.88] The lyrics +[922.88 --> 925.24] Sometimes we sing a song +[925.24 --> 925.90] So often +[925.90 --> 927.34] We are not impacted +[927.34 --> 928.30] By the words anymore +[928.30 --> 930.00] In the first verse +[930.00 --> 930.88] We're asking God +[930.88 --> 931.68] To teach us +[931.68 --> 932.60] His song +[932.60 --> 933.76] Of never ending grace +[933.76 --> 937.22] We are to look at +[937.22 --> 937.98] What God has done +[937.98 --> 938.54] For us +[938.54 --> 939.76] His mercy +[939.76 --> 940.60] Which is new +[940.60 --> 941.20] Every morning +[941.20 --> 944.10] And we are to respond +[944.10 --> 944.96] With songs +[944.96 --> 946.06] Of loudest praise +[946.06 --> 949.36] We are a forgetful people +[949.36 --> 950.42] And we need +[950.42 --> 951.92] A constant reminder +[951.92 --> 953.20] To recalibrate +[953.20 --> 953.72] Our hearts +[953.72 --> 954.96] To sing this tune +[954.96 --> 957.08] To be reminded +[957.08 --> 958.60] Of his redeeming love +[958.60 --> 959.56] That it was demonstrated +[959.56 --> 960.28] On the mount +[960.28 --> 961.34] The mount of Calvary +[961.34 --> 962.54] Calvary where Jesus +[962.54 --> 963.28] Was crucified +[963.28 --> 964.96] And the assurance +[964.96 --> 965.56] Is this +[965.56 --> 967.14] That we are fixed +[967.14 --> 968.14] Upon that very mount +[968.14 --> 968.78] Of Calvary +[968.78 --> 970.56] We are held fast +[970.56 --> 971.76] To this vast love +[971.76 --> 972.46] That seeks +[972.46 --> 973.78] To shower affection +[973.78 --> 974.28] On us +[974.28 --> 974.76] Despite +[974.76 --> 976.56] What we do +[976.56 --> 979.32] In the second verse +[979.32 --> 980.78] We see the word +[980.78 --> 981.50] Ebenezer +[981.50 --> 983.28] Which is referring +[983.28 --> 984.20] To the stone +[984.20 --> 985.16] Of help +[985.16 --> 986.52] From 1 Samuel +[986.52 --> 987.26] Where Samuel +[987.26 --> 988.56] Set this stone +[988.56 --> 989.48] As a reminder +[989.48 --> 991.68] That it was God +[991.68 --> 992.40] Who carried +[992.40 --> 993.06] The Israelites +[993.06 --> 994.46] Through all their troubles +[994.46 --> 996.04] And brought them +[996.04 --> 997.30] To where they are now +[997.30 --> 999.70] Faith is a journey +[999.70 --> 1001.74] And in every step +[1001.74 --> 1003.98] We raise our own stones +[1003.98 --> 1005.24] Of remembrance +[1005.24 --> 1006.96] Acknowledging +[1006.96 --> 1008.82] The faithfulness of God +[1008.82 --> 1010.04] In our lives +[1010.04 --> 1012.54] In our moments of doubt +[1012.54 --> 1013.78] And uncertainty +[1013.78 --> 1016.00] Even in our wandering +[1016.00 --> 1018.56] Jesus seeks us out +[1018.56 --> 1020.08] And brings us back +[1020.08 --> 1021.60] To the fold of God +[1021.60 --> 1023.24] Each day +[1023.24 --> 1023.26] Each day +[1023.26 --> 1023.28] Each day +[1023.28 --> 1023.56] Each day +[1023.56 --> 1023.68] Each day +[1023.68 --> 1024.68] We find ourselves +[1024.68 --> 1025.58] Desperately +[1025.58 --> 1026.46] In need +[1026.46 --> 1027.62] Of God's grace +[1027.62 --> 1030.22] In the third verse +[1030.22 --> 1031.86] We see this word +[1031.86 --> 1032.42] Fetter +[1032.42 --> 1034.50] Which is another word +[1034.50 --> 1035.14] For chain +[1035.14 --> 1036.66] Stressing +[1036.66 --> 1038.00] That it is God +[1038.00 --> 1038.88] Who keeps us +[1038.88 --> 1039.70] From wandering +[1039.70 --> 1041.08] From the blessings +[1041.08 --> 1042.74] He lavishes upon us +[1042.74 --> 1043.38] In Jesus +[1043.38 --> 1045.32] It is God +[1045.32 --> 1046.08] Who promises +[1046.08 --> 1047.18] That nothing +[1047.18 --> 1048.68] Can separate us +[1048.68 --> 1049.66] From his love +[1049.66 --> 1052.10] We cannot flourish +[1052.10 --> 1053.38] By our own strength +[1053.38 --> 1055.70] But through the transforming power +[1055.70 --> 1056.84] Of the Holy Spirit +[1056.84 --> 1058.68] We are invited +[1058.68 --> 1060.00] To surrender +[1060.00 --> 1061.36] Our wandering hearts +[1061.36 --> 1063.00] Finding comfort +[1063.00 --> 1064.14] And steadfast +[1064.14 --> 1066.10] In his unfailing presence +[1066.10 --> 1068.22] Would you stand +[1068.22 --> 1068.76] And join us +[1068.76 --> 1069.24] In this one +[1069.24 --> 1078.74] Come the fount +[1078.74 --> 1081.58] Of every blessing +[1081.58 --> 1084.00] In my heart +[1084.00 --> 1086.90] To sing thy praise +[1086.90 --> 1089.38] Streams of mercy +[1089.38 --> 1091.98] Never ceasing +[1091.98 --> 1094.16] Call for songs +[1094.16 --> 1097.08] Of loudest praise +[1097.08 --> 1099.26] Teach me a song +[1099.26 --> 1102.30] A melodious sonnet +[1102.30 --> 1104.42] Sung by flaming +[1104.42 --> 1106.32] Tongues above +[1106.32 --> 1109.12] Praise the mountain +[1109.12 --> 1111.94] Fixed upon it +[1111.94 --> 1113.94] Mount of thy +[1113.94 --> 1116.48] Redeeming love +[1116.48 --> 1126.40] Here I raise +[1126.40 --> 1128.00] My ebony +[1128.00 --> 1129.32] Easer +[1129.32 --> 1131.20] Hither by +[1131.20 --> 1132.50] Thy help +[1132.50 --> 1133.88] I've come +[1133.88 --> 1136.20] And I hope +[1136.20 --> 1138.94] Thy good pleasure +[1138.94 --> 1142.12] Safely to arrive +[1142.12 --> 1143.54] At home +[1143.54 --> 1144.88] Jesus +[1144.88 --> 1144.90] Jesus +[1144.90 --> 1146.08] Harking +[1146.08 --> 1147.58] When I +[1147.58 --> 1148.70] Stranger +[1148.70 --> 1150.02] Wandering +[1150.02 --> 1150.84] From +[1150.84 --> 1151.70] The +[1151.70 --> 1152.16] Fold +[1152.16 --> 1152.56] Of +[1152.56 --> 1153.66] God +[1153.66 --> 1154.54] He +[1154.54 --> 1154.98] To +[1154.98 --> 1156.12] Rescue +[1156.12 --> 1156.98] Me +[1156.98 --> 1157.50] From +[1157.50 --> 1158.70] Danger +[1158.70 --> 1160.92] Interposed +[1160.92 --> 1161.74] His +[1161.74 --> 1162.56] Precious +[1162.56 --> 1163.80] Blood +[1163.80 --> 1172.34] O to +[1172.34 --> 1173.46] Grace +[1173.46 --> 1174.14] How +[1174.14 --> 1174.74] Great +[1174.74 --> 1175.16] A +[1175.16 --> 1176.54] Debtor +[1176.54 --> 1177.38] Daily +[1177.38 --> 1178.52] I'm +[1178.52 --> 1179.70] Constrained +[1179.70 --> 1180.14] To +[1180.14 --> 1181.10] Be +[1181.10 --> 1182.26] Let +[1182.26 --> 1182.68] Thy +[1182.68 --> 1183.74] Goodness +[1183.74 --> 1184.84] Like +[1184.84 --> 1185.30] A +[1185.30 --> 1186.42] Fatter +[1186.42 --> 1187.34] Bind +[1187.34 --> 1187.76] My +[1187.76 --> 1189.28] Wondering +[1189.28 --> 1189.84] Heart +[1189.84 --> 1190.26] To +[1190.26 --> 1191.84] Thee +[1191.84 --> 1192.38] Prone +[1192.38 --> 1192.66] To +[1192.66 --> 1193.84] Wonder +[1193.84 --> 1194.94] Lord +[1194.94 --> 1195.30] I +[1195.30 --> 1196.26] Feel +[1196.26 --> 1196.92] It +[1196.92 --> 1197.44] Prone +[1197.44 --> 1197.72] To +[1197.72 --> 1198.76] Believe +[1198.76 --> 1199.22] The +[1199.22 --> 1200.02] God +[1200.02 --> 1200.36] I +[1200.36 --> 1201.48] Love +[1201.48 --> 1202.52] Is +[1202.52 --> 1202.94] My +[1202.94 --> 1203.78] Heart +[1203.78 --> 1204.40] Lord +[1204.40 --> 1205.12] Take +[1205.12 --> 1205.54] And +[1205.54 --> 1206.52] Seal +[1206.52 --> 1206.92] It +[1206.92 --> 1207.76] Seal +[1207.76 --> 1208.12] It +[1208.12 --> 1208.96] For +[1208.96 --> 1209.80] Thy +[1209.80 --> 1210.42] Courts +[1210.42 --> 1211.58] Above +[1211.58 --> 1213.22] Heart +[1213.22 --> 1214.26] Heart +[1214.26 --> 1214.84] Lord +[1214.84 --> 1215.62] Take +[1215.62 --> 1216.04] And +[1216.04 --> 1217.02] Seal +[1217.02 --> 1217.44] It +[1217.44 --> 1218.38] Seal +[1218.38 --> 1218.78] It +[1218.78 --> 1219.68] For +[1219.68 --> 1220.42] Thy +[1220.42 --> 1221.12] Heart +[1221.12 --> 1221.80] Above +[1221.80 --> 1222.06] Om +[1222.64 --> 1226.44] Luke +[1226.44 --> 1227.52] Mother +[1227.52 --> 1228.16] Pete +[1236.16 --> 1237.40] がとう +[1237.40 --> 1238.28] 走 +[1238.36 --> 1238.74] reichen +[1238.74 --> 1238.78] arrange +[1238.78 --> 1238.80] 刻 +[1238.80 --> 1239.66] congregate +[1239.66 --> 1240.54] chel +[1240.54 --> 1240.64] l +[1240.64 --> 1240.74] Dag +[1240.74 --> 1241.18] 달 +[1241.18 --> 1241.86] Ap +[1241.86 --> 1242.48] 血 +[1242.48 --> 1242.62] 头 +[1242.62 --> 1243.18] 阿 +[1243.18 --> 1243.60] ega +[1243.60 --> 1244.10] Noah +[1244.10 --> 1244.96] time +[1245.00 --> 1246.02] seed +[1246.02 --> 1246.78] amine +[1246.78 --> 1247.04] 祉 +[1247.04 --> 1247.90] operations +[1247.90 --> 1248.84] OSH +[1248.84 --> 1248.96] nobody +[1249.78 --> 1250.24] �지 +[1250.24 --> 1250.52] éo +[1250.52 --> 1273.54] He became sin, who knew no sin, that we might become his righteousness. +[1273.54 --> 1280.88] He humbled himself and carried the cross. +[1280.88 --> 1302.88] Love so amazing, love so amazing, Jesus Messiah, name above all names. +[1303.54 --> 1323.44] Blessed Redeemer, Emmanuel, the rescue for sinners, the ransom from heaven. +[1323.44 --> 1335.44] Jesus Messiah, Lord of all. +[1335.44 --> 1347.44] His body the bread, his blood the wine, broken and poured out all for love. +[1347.44 --> 1354.00] The whole earth trembled and the veil was torn. +[1355.60 --> 1375.44] Love so amazing, love so amazing, Jesus Messiah, name above all names. +[1375.44 --> 1395.44] Blessed Redeemer, Emmanuel, the rescue for sinners, the rescue from heaven. +[1395.44 --> 1405.44] Jesus Messiah, Lord of all. +[1405.44 --> 1412.44] All our hope is in you. +[1412.44 --> 1417.44] All our hope is in you. +[1417.44 --> 1424.44] All our glory to you, God. +[1424.44 --> 1429.44] The light of the whole world. +[1429.44 --> 1440.52] Jesus Messiah, Jesus Messiah, name above all names. +[1440.52 --> 1458.52] Blessed Redeemer, Emmanuel, the rescue for sinners, the ransom from heaven. +[1458.52 --> 1465.52] Jesus Messiah, Lord of all names. +[1465.52 --> 1469.52] Lord of all names. +[1469.52 --> 1481.52] Jesus Messiah, Lord of all names. +[1481.52 --> 1488.52] We would like to end our worship set with this prayer that Jesus be the center of our lives. +[1488.52 --> 1494.52] That our relationship with him influence all we are and all we do. +[1494.52 --> 1496.52] Jesus Messiah, Lord of all names. +[1496.52 --> 1501.52] Jesus Messiah, Lord of all names. +[1502.52 --> 1505.52] Jesus Messiah, Lord of all names. +[1505.52 --> 1508.52] Godkwaan. +[1508.52 --> 1513.52] Jesus Messiah, Lord of all names. +[1513.52 --> 1515.52] That our heart is unworthy. +[1515.52 --> 1531.62] Jesus, be the center. +[1533.62 --> 1540.98] Be my source, be my light, Jesus. +[1545.52 --> 1553.54] Jesus, be the center. +[1555.78 --> 1562.54] Be my hope, be my soul, Jesus. +[1565.54 --> 1571.76] Be the fire in my heart. +[1571.76 --> 1577.14] Be the wind in these sails. +[1577.38 --> 1582.24] Be the reason that I live. +[1582.88 --> 1586.66] Jesus, Jesus. +[1586.66 --> 1599.14] Jesus, be my vision. +[1601.04 --> 1606.04] Be my path, be my guide. +[1606.04 --> 1617.16] Jesus, be the fire in my heart. +[1617.52 --> 1622.50] Be the wind in these sails. +[1623.06 --> 1627.04] Be the reason that I live. +[1627.04 --> 1632.16] Jesus, Jesus. +[1634.66 --> 1640.82] Be the fire in my heart. +[1641.44 --> 1645.94] Be the wind in these sails. +[1646.42 --> 1650.96] Be the reason that I live. +[1650.96 --> 1655.34] Jesus, Jesus. +[1655.34 --> 1658.34] Jesus, Jesus. +[1658.34 --> 1680.98] Jesus, Jesus. +[1680.98 --> 1684.52] Good morning. +[1685.24 --> 1692.42] Today's special offering is for World Renew refugee sponsorship and resettlement. +[1693.00 --> 1701.44] World Renew is one of a handful of Canadian agencies that have been granted a sponsorship agreement by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. +[1702.16 --> 1707.28] This agreement enables Christian reform congregations to partner with other churches or groups +[1707.28 --> 1717.62] to facilitate the process of refugee sponsorship to Canada in collaborative activities of love, mercy, justice, and compassion. +[1718.52 --> 1726.02] In addition to refugee sponsorship, World Renew also speaks up about refugee issues +[1726.02 --> 1733.22] and encourages Canadians to join in in voicing concerns about immigration, reform, and refugee rights. +[1733.22 --> 1737.28] This is a way of putting faith into action that can change lives. +[1737.52 --> 1738.22] Thank you. +[1738.22 --> 1759.52] No place I would rather be +[1759.52 --> 1769.16] Than here in your love +[1771.72 --> 1774.10] No place I'd rather be +[1774.10 --> 1786.42] be no place i'd rather be no place i'd rather be than here in your love here in your love +[1787.62 --> 1798.10] so set a fire down in my soul that i can't contain that i can't control i want more of you god +[1798.10 --> 1810.26] i want more of you god so set a fire down in my soul that i can't contain that i can't control +[1811.06 --> 1826.10] i want more of you god i want more of you god +[1828.10 --> 1843.46] no place i'd rather be no place i'd rather be no place i would rather be +[1844.10 --> 1848.10] than here in your love here in your love +[1848.10 --> 1862.10] no place i want more of you god +[1862.10 --> 1876.10] no place i want more of you god +[1876.10 --> 1890.10] no place i want more of you god +[1890.10 --> 1904.10] good morning +[1907.22 --> 1913.06] good morning if you are age three up to grade four i'd like to invite you to come join us up the front +[1913.06 --> 1927.06] for kids corner and then children's worship time +[1930.58 --> 1938.82] my question for you guys this morning is what are some different ways that we greet people so if you're +[1938.82 --> 1942.02] seeing someone on the street or at school how would you greet them +[1945.78 --> 1949.38] oh you're going to be kind to them when you greet them that's excellent ruby +[1951.22 --> 1955.54] you could say hello that's a way that we greet people a lot of the time kareth +[1956.98 --> 1963.38] you could shake their hand you could welcome them you could do something like this +[1963.38 --> 1969.14] you could wave at them right there's lots of different ways that we greet people now did you +[1969.14 --> 1975.78] know that in different places around the world they have different ways of greeting people so we're +[1975.78 --> 1980.18] going to practice a few of those to see what it's like to greet people in different way so i'm going +[1980.18 --> 1984.82] to get you guys to stand up actually i'm going to get everyone to stand up this is a full church +[1984.82 --> 1992.82] participation part of kids corner if there's a greeting that you don't feel comfortable doing +[1992.82 --> 1997.94] you can just skip that one that's fine but i won't make them too difficult so the first one i want you +[1997.94 --> 2003.30] to try is one that one of our kids mentioned and it's a way that we often greet people in canada and +[2003.30 --> 2007.62] that's by shaking someone's hand so find someone around you and shake their hand +[2007.62 --> 2021.78] all right we started off pretty easy now sometimes in in canada if you know somebody well if maybe +[2021.78 --> 2026.58] you're greeting like your aunt came to visit or you've seen your grandma for the first time in a +[2026.58 --> 2031.62] while you might give them a hug so you can try if there's someone around you you feel comfortable +[2031.62 --> 2047.46] giving a hug to you can give someone a hug great job great job now there are some places in the world +[2047.46 --> 2053.14] where greeting someone with a hug is is not so you you don't do that you don't greet someone with a hug +[2053.14 --> 2059.54] and one of those places is in japan so in japan from what i understand that is not a common practice +[2059.54 --> 2065.54] but instead you would greet somebody by bowing toward them and if it was someone older than you +[2065.54 --> 2071.54] like your grandparent or an elder you would bow lower to them to show more respect so you're going +[2071.54 --> 2087.54] to try doing a bow greeting now to someone around you bow your whole body from your hips down +[2089.54 --> 2099.46] so if you were living in um somewhere like india or thailand they also do a bow sort of a greeting but +[2099.46 --> 2104.10] it's a little bit different because they don't bow in japan it's more about your body like hinging from +[2104.10 --> 2110.90] your hips in in thailand or india or some other places i'm sure they put their hands together kind of +[2110.90 --> 2117.30] like like like that like we say praying and then they they do just a kind of a small bow like that +[2117.30 --> 2126.82] with their the top so you can try that one +[2129.94 --> 2135.14] now this one is a little bit interesting and this is a greeting in a place called tibet which is a part +[2135.14 --> 2141.22] of china and in tibet a traditional way to greet someone is by sticking out your tongue at them +[2141.22 --> 2145.06] kind of like this try it out +[2145.06 --> 2164.82] if you were to live in argentina or peru or some latin american countries in south america their way +[2164.82 --> 2171.22] of greeting someone is to give somebody an air kiss on one cheek so only one cheek and you don't +[2171.22 --> 2177.54] actually touch them but you would just do like an air kiss if you feel comfortable with that one your +[2177.54 --> 2185.22] choice +[2189.14 --> 2194.66] a lot of places in europe i think maybe some of us are more familiar they do they kiss on the cheek as +[2194.66 --> 2200.82] well but we're gonna we're gonna skip those ones i'm gonna do one more this is a greeting in zimbabwe +[2201.22 --> 2207.70] which is in africa and there is a traditional greeting where the first person so if i was going +[2207.70 --> 2213.54] to greet then i would do one clap and then the person i was greeting would respond by doing two +[2213.54 --> 2219.22] claps so you can try that out +[2219.22 --> 2233.86] all right thank you for playing along you can have a seat so the reason we're talking about this is +[2233.86 --> 2238.50] because for us in children's worship time today we are going to be talking about how the different +[2238.50 --> 2245.46] ways that god talks to us and some of them are a little bit interesting and maybe unexpected and today +[2245.46 --> 2252.42] we're going to be learning about a way that god talked to moses in an unusual way so actually now +[2252.42 --> 2257.14] that we sat down i'm just thinking we all have to stand up so back up it's exercise and church +[2257.14 --> 2271.14] all right let's do the blessing +[2277.14 --> 2278.10] you're not cool +[2278.10 --> 2285.14] where are you +[2287.22 --> 2290.26] good morning everyone my name is eric i'm an elder here at emmanuel +[2292.42 --> 2296.98] got two items on my list here to go over first of all we had a council meeting this past week so i +[2296.98 --> 2303.06] got a little bit of a summary of our meeting for you all we had a great meeting we had an opportunity +[2303.06 --> 2308.02] to review all the volunteers that are helping out with all the programs and ministries at emmanuel here +[2308.02 --> 2312.82] so it's great to see all the people in our community here stepping up to make those things happen +[2312.82 --> 2319.06] uh we had an opportunity to review the budget that was submitted by finance and uh those +[2319.86 --> 2324.34] the budget has been sent to you in your midweek memo or by email so you can review that +[2324.34 --> 2330.02] uh which will follow up to be a agm meeting happening on november 29th which is a wednesday +[2330.02 --> 2336.50] uh we got a kind of a fun idea happening on that meeting we're going to do a tri soup competition +[2337.14 --> 2342.18] so i think uh we're going to hopefully get a number of you to make some soup so we're going +[2342.18 --> 2346.10] to have a little competition here to see who makes the best soup so we're going to have a little bit of +[2346.10 --> 2352.18] a time of social and having a meal before the meeting so more details about that in your package +[2352.18 --> 2359.62] for the agm that's on november 29th uh the last thing that i want to talk about is uh as always +[2359.62 --> 2365.06] at this time of the year we always have a conversation about uh the budget and the giving so we are a +[2365.06 --> 2370.10] little bit behind which is usually typical at this time of the year most uh the time at emmanuel a lot +[2370.10 --> 2374.74] of the givings happen in december so i want to make sure that you have time with your family to +[2374.74 --> 2382.74] prayerfully consider how you can support the needs of emmanuel here as well i'm doing the family prayer +[2382.74 --> 2391.14] this morning a few things that were in the midweek memo that i would like to review uh one that isn't +[2391.14 --> 2397.22] in there uh this week talal ajil one of the first uh families that emmanuel has sponsored here +[2398.10 --> 2401.54] he became a canadian citizen this week so we're here to celebrate that +[2405.54 --> 2410.58] it was a little bit of a long road for him because of his disabilities but it uh it happened this week +[2410.58 --> 2416.98] so we're grateful for that uh if you haven't had a chance to read in the in your in the bulletin joanne +[2416.98 --> 2422.42] miles has been diagnosed with parkinson's so our prayers go out to her as she makes her way through +[2422.42 --> 2431.62] that diagnosis uh jaredina jansen's granddaughter was diagnosed with lupus tiana vrend cancer has come back so +[2431.62 --> 2439.62] that's uh uh brenda and linda's mom and uh she's not doing well so she's in gonna be moving to +[2439.62 --> 2446.10] palliative care in langley here shortly uh frank and sylvia welping's grandson grayson we're praying that +[2446.10 --> 2452.10] he can continue to grow strong and healthy and of course in the last few weeks we've had a number of +[2452.58 --> 2458.18] people in our church who've experienced those loved ones who have passed away remember the kunst family +[2458.18 --> 2460.74] the benite family and the hogawonings +[2463.78 --> 2467.94] as i was preparing for this family pair i spent some time reflecting on what is happening around +[2467.94 --> 2473.86] me in my life and in our church community i went to the midweek memo to see what the prayer requests +[2473.86 --> 2479.38] had been for the week in my reflection i realized there's so much going on in people's lives that does +[2479.38 --> 2485.70] not make the prayer request column of our church i know that in my own life there are so many things +[2485.70 --> 2491.22] that are going on that need prayer and these things take up a lot of time in my head and float around in +[2491.22 --> 2497.54] my daily thinking those who i'm close to in my life have similar struggles going on as well so i'm +[2497.54 --> 2504.50] confident that you all have things that you want to pray for as well the thing that i struggle with and +[2504.50 --> 2510.26] am thankful for is that i can also reflect on the many blessings god has given me and to those around me +[2510.26 --> 2518.90] those things that make you smile or warm your heart or make you so thankful i ask myself i don't +[2518.90 --> 2524.10] understand why is that there's so many things that don't seem to be going right but there are so many +[2524.10 --> 2531.22] things that are going right so since we are here this morning and there is nowhere to go no one asking +[2531.22 --> 2537.22] or demanding your attention and few distractions i'm going to have some time of silence in my prayer where +[2537.22 --> 2543.62] you can lay those prayer requests and questions that you have at the feet of jesus and also those +[2543.62 --> 2550.50] prayers of thanksgiving for the blessings you have received as well last week we sang a song called how +[2550.50 --> 2556.66] great thou art and that was so assuring i will close my prayer with those lyrics join me in prayer +[2558.98 --> 2560.82] dear god thank you for this great day +[2560.82 --> 2567.86] thank you that we can meet here together freely knowing full well that many parts of this world +[2567.86 --> 2574.50] cannot meet like we do today we thank you lord for this tight community we have here at emmanuel where +[2574.50 --> 2582.26] we can care and love each other and do our best to support each other we thank you for our staff and +[2582.26 --> 2588.42] ministry leadership people here at emmanuel that you have blessed us with we thank you lord for the many +[2588.42 --> 2595.22] blessings that our community receives from you we think of talalajil's canadian citizenship the babies +[2595.22 --> 2601.70] that are born and baptized here the professions of faith that happen the successful programs that we +[2601.70 --> 2608.82] have like gems cadets and the senior groups and many others lord along with these blessings come the +[2608.82 --> 2615.14] trials and struggles of life we are aware of those in our lives that are struggling with disease sickness or +[2615.14 --> 2621.38] chronic pain we have those in our lives that have to deal with difficult relationships maybe in our +[2621.38 --> 2628.02] own home or extended family or at work we have children that make decisions or are living lives that +[2628.02 --> 2634.58] keep us up late at night or cause stress in our lives lord we have people in our lives that struggle with +[2634.58 --> 2639.06] mental health and loneliness and walking that road can be very difficult and challenging +[2639.06 --> 2646.66] and lord many of us struggle with the pressures of life making enough money to provide worrying about +[2646.66 --> 2652.82] the stability of jobs or simply not enjoying their work and wondering what god's plan is for their lives +[2654.10 --> 2667.06] lord we want to take a few moments of silence to bring these struggles and strife to you so we can feel your presence in peace +[2669.06 --> 2692.02] hear our prayers oh lord answer our prayers oh lord help us to see and understand that you are our father and love us +[2692.02 --> 2699.06] and will care for us and will care for and provide for us help us not to get bogged down in the struggles of life but also open our +[2699.06 --> 2708.82] eyes to the many blessings you give us and have given us hear the words of this great song oh lord my god when i an awesome wonder +[2709.70 --> 2718.98] consider all the worlds thy hands have made i see the stars i hear the rolling thunder thy power throughout the universe displayed +[2718.98 --> 2729.46] then sings my soul my savior god to thee how great thou art how great thou art then sings my soul my savior god to thee +[2730.34 --> 2734.02] how great thou art how great thou art amen +[2741.14 --> 2741.70] thanks sir +[2748.98 --> 2763.70] if you have one uh with you or on your phone i'm going to invite you to open your bibles to romans 10 +[2764.82 --> 2770.58] we're going to continue in our series on romans beginning at verse 14 in chapter 10 and then we'll read +[2770.58 --> 2778.74] through the end of the chapter um before we begin um excuse me i'm particularly mindful of the fact that +[2779.94 --> 2789.62] you are about to participate in a text and a message that highlights the absolute utter necessity +[2790.50 --> 2796.98] for preaching the word in the life of believers and i am losing my voice +[2800.02 --> 2804.50] malachi had a soccer game yesterday that was particularly close and i am one of the assistant +[2804.50 --> 2811.14] coaches and so i got loud and i think that may have affected uh my ability to speak this morning +[2811.14 --> 2818.34] and so either that or uh the devil is at work and he doesn't want this message heard +[2819.22 --> 2824.58] um hoping it's the former but even if it's the latter you're going to get the same message i might just +[2824.58 --> 2826.34] have to take a break for water every moment +[2826.34 --> 2831.14] we are going to come into this text um +[2832.74 --> 2838.74] based on where we have been and the the journey that that paul has taken us on +[2839.30 --> 2847.70] particularly in romans 9 through to where we are now as we've dug deep and focused on that and we've +[2847.70 --> 2851.30] looked at god's sovereignty and we've asked the question +[2851.30 --> 2858.26] how does god work in the world to bring salvation what does he do and what's our part in that +[2860.74 --> 2868.66] today we come to another step in that journey looking at god's sovereignty and asking what's our part +[2869.62 --> 2874.26] in that and so with that let's read together +[2874.26 --> 2880.10] romans 10 beginning at verse 14 +[2882.18 --> 2888.66] how then can they call on the one they have not believed in how can they believe in the one of +[2888.66 --> 2895.86] whom they have not heard and how can they hear without someone preaching to them and how can anyone +[2895.86 --> 2903.62] preach unless they are sent as it is written how beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news +[2904.26 --> 2911.86] but not all the israelites accepted the good news for isaiah says lord who has believed our message +[2913.06 --> 2919.86] consequently faith comes from hearing the message and the message is heard through the word about christ +[2921.14 --> 2930.02] but i ask did they not hear of course they did their voice has gone out into all the earth +[2930.02 --> 2940.18] their words to the ends of the world again i ask did israel not understand first moses says i will make you +[2940.18 --> 2946.34] envious by those who are not a nation and i will make you angry by a nation that has no understanding +[2947.38 --> 2952.18] and isaiah boldly says i was bound by those who did not seek me +[2952.18 --> 2962.74] i revealed myself to those who did not ask for me but concerning israel he says all day long i have +[2962.74 --> 2969.22] held out my hands to a disobedient and obstinate people this is the word of the lord +[2973.06 --> 2980.42] now i began just a moment ago by saying that this is a text about the absolute and utter necessity +[2980.42 --> 2988.02] of the preached word and to be clear this is one of those places and times where i could stand here and be like +[2988.02 --> 2989.78] this is my job security +[2991.78 --> 3000.02] but what i hope you will see is that this text isn't just about me as a pastor preacher in a church +[3000.02 --> 3005.30] but this text is about all of us who profess to believe +[3005.30 --> 3017.70] and the big idea here is that not everyone who hears will believe but everyone who believes +[3017.70 --> 3022.82] must declare i think that's an old big idea from last time let's not put that one up there +[3023.46 --> 3029.70] not everyone who hears will believe but everyone who believes must declare because everyone who believes +[3029.70 --> 3036.02] will have heard now i know that's a jumble and a journey but we're going to get through there not +[3036.02 --> 3042.90] everyone who hears will believe but everyone who does believe must declare because everyone who believes will have +[3043.62 --> 3050.42] heard and so let's dig in i hope your bibles are open we're going to refer back for a moment to +[3050.42 --> 3058.34] what has come before in order to make sense of what comes next so the last section ended the last section +[3058.34 --> 3064.98] that we looked at ends with verse 13 saying everyone who calls on the name of the lord +[3064.98 --> 3072.50] will be saved and the reality for us there right is that that all anyone needs to do is all that anyone can +[3072.50 --> 3078.42] do all anyone needs to do is all anyone can do and that's calling the name of the lord +[3079.14 --> 3086.66] right the whole point of romans up to this point in our journey together is has been for us to see that we +[3086.66 --> 3098.18] that what we need to do in order to be saved we can't do but god did right that the justice +[3098.82 --> 3105.22] the judgment of sin and in the perfect standard of obedience required for righteousness that both of +[3105.22 --> 3113.30] those are just too much for us to bear and so what we couldn't do or what romans 8 verse 3 says what the +[3113.30 --> 3121.14] law was powerless to do god did by sending his son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering +[3122.66 --> 3128.26] so i'll say it again all anyone needs to do is call on the one who has done it +[3130.26 --> 3138.90] now what paul does then is he clarifies for us what the content of calling on the name of the lord +[3138.90 --> 3146.50] looks like or sounds like and so let's look back on this section to call on the name of the lord is +[3146.50 --> 3154.66] to as we read in verse 9 declare with your mouth jesus is lord and believe in your heart god raised him +[3154.66 --> 3162.18] from the dead so i want to dig into that quickly with you for just a moment right to be saved that is +[3162.18 --> 3172.26] to be a christian you have to be able to say jesus is lord right doing good isn't enough loving your +[3172.26 --> 3178.90] neighbor isn't enough affirming and appreciating the tenants of a j judeo-christian culture or society +[3178.90 --> 3187.70] isn't enough you have to say to believe in your heart that jesus is lord now to be clear right that +[3187.70 --> 3195.86] doing good will proceed from a profession of jesus is lord appreciating and celebrating the tenants of +[3195.86 --> 3202.02] a society or a culture that's structured around christian principles might proceed from a profession +[3202.02 --> 3210.90] that jesus is lord but any one of those things cannot replace the profession that jesus is lord +[3210.90 --> 3219.38] now the word lord that's used here in greek these letters are written originally in greek is kurios +[3220.50 --> 3226.42] it's the same word that the septuagint which is the greek translation of the hebrew bible +[3227.46 --> 3233.14] what we call the old testament it's the same word that the greek translation of the hebrew bible uses to +[3233.14 --> 3240.10] translate the word yahweh if you have a bible in front of you when you read the old testament and it says +[3240.10 --> 3248.82] lord in all caps that's yahweh right the hebrew personal name for god and into greek that's +[3248.82 --> 3256.66] translated lord now the title lord is being applied to jesus and so what paul is saying is to profess jesus +[3256.66 --> 3266.02] is lord is to say that jesus is god to say jesus is god is to say that he is king what's another word for +[3266.02 --> 3277.22] king lord over our life right to be a christian is to profess jesus is lord and then the second point +[3277.22 --> 3284.10] that paul makes right to be a christian to genuinely be converted in your hearts you must believe that god +[3284.10 --> 3292.90] raised jesus from the dead believing in a real literal resurrection is necessary to be christian and +[3292.90 --> 3299.78] paul says this elsewhere he says in first corinthians 15 i'll paraphrase it but you will see the big text +[3299.78 --> 3307.70] over behind me paul says effectively if christ has not been raised our faith is useless our preaching is +[3307.70 --> 3317.94] pointless and our faith is futile we are still in our sin now these two things together professing jesus +[3317.94 --> 3322.74] lord right and believing that god raised him from the dead these two things together +[3324.50 --> 3332.90] are what it means to call on the name of the lord right in the simplest of terms a christian is someone +[3332.90 --> 3341.30] who trusts god more than you trust yourself and so that means you can say god is god jesus is god and i am +[3341.30 --> 3350.02] not that means you can say jesus did everything he paid it all and i trust in him because i can't do it +[3352.26 --> 3358.90] now remember that right right hold on to that those those three things there right the content of the +[3358.90 --> 3366.02] gospel or of the good news of the message that we proclaim is jesus is lord and god raised him from the dead +[3366.02 --> 3372.66] that a christian is someone who trusts god more than they trust themselves and three that god is god +[3372.66 --> 3380.50] jesus is god and i am not jesus did it all because i can't right hold on to those three i'll repeat them +[3380.50 --> 3385.62] one more time jesus is lord god raised him from the dead a christian is someone who trusts god more than +[3385.62 --> 3394.66] they trust themselves god is god jesus is god and i am not because he did it all park that in your brain +[3394.66 --> 3405.14] space because we're going to pick that up near the end so believing this truth this those three things +[3405.14 --> 3414.50] believing that in your heart is what makes us christian now i'm anticipating your questions +[3415.46 --> 3423.86] because of course there's going to be doubts right there's going to be seasons of unbelief or skepticism +[3423.86 --> 3428.26] there's going to be times of questioning and of wondering right there's going to be times where +[3428.26 --> 3434.66] it feels impossible to believe that that is true there's going to be times in your life where we +[3434.66 --> 3444.02] struggle to connect that belief or that profession with how we live in our lives now all of that remains +[3444.02 --> 3450.50] true right even as all of that remains true in our hearts in our minds and in our struggles right we we +[3450.50 --> 3458.02] still believe are called to believe right when we talk about this as as one of the works of the holy +[3458.02 --> 3465.22] spirit in our lives right to provide this assurance a deep-rooted assurance in our hearts even in the +[3465.22 --> 3473.70] face of doubt and yes i know this is true not only because i live it but because i have the privilege of +[3473.70 --> 3479.22] walking with so many of you in the midst of it sometimes doubt is stronger than faith +[3482.42 --> 3487.54] but can i say that doubt is never stronger than grace +[3490.26 --> 3497.22] right that's why we cling to the truth that he will hold me fast that's why we cling to the truth +[3497.22 --> 3503.22] that like when paul says to timothy that when we are faithless he remains faithful for he cannot +[3503.22 --> 3510.98] disown himself doubt may be stronger than faith but it's never stronger than grace +[3512.74 --> 3520.82] and for most of us faith without doubts right faith that doesn't experience these kinds of questions +[3520.82 --> 3523.54] is actually a faith that has grown stagnant +[3525.62 --> 3531.94] now for some of us that's not true that we have become such in the lord that we are so confident that +[3531.94 --> 3538.66] we never experienced those doubts and i praise god if that is your testimony in my experience it is only +[3538.66 --> 3543.46] the most saintly senior women who get to that point in their lives of faith +[3545.38 --> 3549.30] for most everyone else we struggle we have doubts +[3551.78 --> 3552.26] and so +[3552.26 --> 3559.70] don't fear doubts in your life of faith instead worship through them +[3561.14 --> 3569.06] and even with our doubts a christian professes the truth that jesus is lord and that god raised him from +[3569.06 --> 3576.90] the dead i believe help my unbelief right believing this truth about jesus is what in our hearts is what makes +[3576.90 --> 3584.42] us christian now this is connected to the idea that we looked at last week and that's online if you want to +[3584.42 --> 3592.74] find it that regeneration precedes faith i'm not going to get back into all of that but what paul then based on that +[3592.74 --> 3601.38] shifts to with a nice bit of rhetorical flourish both in his anticipation of a question but also in +[3601.38 --> 3608.82] identifying how this sovereign decree of god works itself out functionally or practically in history +[3608.82 --> 3613.78] in the lives of the individual believers and communities to whom he speaks paul then says +[3615.06 --> 3625.14] how then can they call on one they have not believed in that is to say in space time in front of us here and now +[3625.14 --> 3630.50] where does this believing come from how does this belief come about +[3631.86 --> 3639.54] and so the next question pushing right through he says how can they believe in one of whom they have not heard +[3642.50 --> 3649.78] to believe to profess to be a christian you must hear +[3649.78 --> 3657.54] right the way that god has set up his order of salvation requires that we hear and it's not just +[3657.54 --> 3663.46] any type of hearing right it's it's not like you can just stand outside on the street corner and read +[3663.46 --> 3669.86] the bible and whoever happens to hear it will all of a sudden come to this kind of believing +[3670.50 --> 3676.42] right the bible is not a book of magic or of spells in that regard the kind of believing and hearing that +[3676.42 --> 3682.42] that we're talking about is is penetrating to understanding it needs to really be heard it +[3682.42 --> 3687.62] needs to really be understood or let me rephrase that it needs to be understood as real +[3690.02 --> 3697.70] right jesus really did rise from the dead jesus really is lord god really is more trustworthy than anything +[3697.70 --> 3705.38] or anyone else jesus really is god and i am not he really did it all because i can't +[3706.42 --> 3716.50] understand now again you might hear that and you might think okay well like what's the threshold +[3717.46 --> 3722.50] what's the what's the set point limit right what's the bar that i need to hit for this +[3722.90 --> 3730.34] understanding before that i can really say that i'm a christian now the the simple answer to that is +[3730.34 --> 3735.38] can you say jesus is lord and do you believe that god raised him from the dead right if you can say yes to +[3735.38 --> 3741.86] that then that that's the set point limit that's the threshold you are a christian but i also want to +[3741.86 --> 3749.62] say and we also need to hear that with your age or your ability whatever that may be and whatever that is +[3749.62 --> 3758.98] otherwise impacted by right your maturity your ability to make this profession needs to grow +[3758.98 --> 3774.98] in the bible faith is often talked about like a seed right and seeds are planted and watered and cultivated +[3774.98 --> 3779.86] and they grow right in order for seeds to fulfill their purpose they must grow +[3779.86 --> 3794.18] and and one of the ways that you can tell that your faith is real is by how you can see it growing +[3795.46 --> 3801.38] right are you producing the fruit of the spirit in your life are you experiencing more and more comfort in +[3801.38 --> 3815.06] the the grace of god's goodness are you digging into who god is the christian tradition for thousands of +[3815.06 --> 3824.42] years has been marked by the idea of faith seeking understanding this is actually the title of a work by an +[3824.42 --> 3832.90] 11th century christian named anselm which is about exploring the deep things of god and the world through +[3832.90 --> 3844.42] the exercise of the mind through faith right faith wrestles for understanding there's nothing blind about christian faith +[3844.42 --> 3856.10] how can they hear paul says without someone preaching to them and so this is what we see right the message must be heard and the +[3856.10 --> 3866.18] message must be communicated it must be preached now the word that's used for preaching here and without someone preaching to +[3866.18 --> 3874.18] them literally means to be a herald and a herald is a person who makes an announcement +[3874.42 --> 3880.18] in the ancient world a herald would stand on the street corners or in the marketplace and they would +[3880.18 --> 3886.82] share the news that they've heard now don't hear what i'm not saying i'm not saying y'all need to become +[3886.82 --> 3894.26] street preachers but whatever street you're on it's your responsibility to herald hear what i mean +[3894.26 --> 3902.18] right preaching doesn't only mean sermons like this or in this context right you herald in the marketplace +[3902.18 --> 3908.34] whatever that is for you you herald at work you herald in your neighborhood you herald on campus you +[3908.34 --> 3920.10] herald at school that your whole life heralds the person and work of jesus announces holds out for all to see +[3921.54 --> 3929.30] and like we said right i said at the beginning this text may indicate some of my job security but this also +[3929.30 --> 3936.10] just isn't my job right this isn't also just the job of missionaries whether we send them locally +[3936.10 --> 3941.70] or globally this isn't just the job of chaplains in universities or in the military this isn't just +[3941.70 --> 3948.90] the responsibility of tim and charity in shoe swap or of jody and uriel in rosarito right everyone here +[3949.78 --> 3957.38] who believes is a herald now of course it's true that the way we do that and the context where we do that +[3957.38 --> 3964.26] even the how perhaps of doing that looks different right and of course the reality is that our +[3964.26 --> 3972.50] gathering here on sundays is critical for your heralding out there right precisely because we +[3972.50 --> 3979.78] believe that this message is eternal life or eternal death precisely because we believe that this word +[3979.78 --> 3987.78] opens and closes the kingdom of heaven we believe it is important to tell people everywhere to hear +[3988.74 --> 3998.02] and so we support global missions and so we support local missions and hearing stories of god at work in +[3998.02 --> 4007.78] those places and through those people is profound and it fuels our faith and our relationship to god right +[4007.78 --> 4011.30] right we want to see god at work in the community and in the world +[4013.38 --> 4014.02] but also +[4016.66 --> 4028.98] hearing that here encourages us out there the truth is that wherever you go you are sent as a herald by god +[4030.26 --> 4035.78] it doesn't matter if it's the soccer pitch on saturday or if it's starbucks for a shift on tuesday +[4035.78 --> 4041.62] if it's the office for the week or even on zoom or teams or google meet you are a herald +[4044.26 --> 4047.30] how can they preach unless they are sent +[4048.82 --> 4056.50] you are sent wherever you go you are sent that's why if you've been around for a couple weeks here +[4056.50 --> 4061.62] where we're working on this community art project which will hopefully take shape on the back wall over there +[4061.62 --> 4068.18] where where we gather grow and go here and we're asking for images of the spaces and the workplaces +[4068.18 --> 4075.30] in the third places of your life because that is where you are sent right this is where the mission of god is +[4075.30 --> 4081.46] being fulfilled in our midst wherever you are as one person i read this week said +[4081.46 --> 4090.02] god has sent us with the message of salvation he may send us overseas into the pulpit or across the street +[4090.02 --> 4095.94] to our neighbor but ours are the beautiful feet bringing good news +[4095.94 --> 4103.54] now you hear that +[4105.78 --> 4107.62] some of you go i get it +[4113.06 --> 4114.18] some of you are ready for that +[4116.90 --> 4117.86] but this is going to get hard +[4117.86 --> 4121.14] because the truth is +[4122.82 --> 4123.30] some of us +[4125.46 --> 4126.90] and i will include myself in this +[4129.62 --> 4131.78] some of us have let our feet get pretty ugly +[4136.34 --> 4138.82] beautiful feet are the ones that are bringing good news +[4140.58 --> 4142.34] some of us have stopped bringing the good news +[4142.34 --> 4149.38] some of us have never brought the good news some of us though sent have gotten stuck or stopped by fear +[4149.38 --> 4156.58] or anxiety or worry about what other people might think and so the dust of our inactivity has settled +[4156.58 --> 4162.98] onto our feet the dirt has collected around our toes and our feet aren't beautiful because we aren't +[4162.98 --> 4164.74] bringing the good news +[4166.50 --> 4167.78] and so hear this challenge +[4167.78 --> 4171.70] it's time together +[4172.74 --> 4173.86] to wash our feet +[4174.90 --> 4177.38] to to make our feet beautiful +[4178.02 --> 4187.14] it's time to to knock off the dust and the dirt and to be sent again right we will never reach people for jesus if we are never reaching people +[4191.30 --> 4191.46] now +[4192.58 --> 4196.50] at this point and i get it i get it right this is where people usually say +[4196.50 --> 4199.14] but i don't know what to say +[4200.26 --> 4201.62] or what if i don't have an answer +[4202.34 --> 4211.22] what if i get embarrassed or what if i misrepresent god what if i don't do a good enough job what if what i actually say ends up moving people further away from god +[4213.70 --> 4214.26] first of all +[4216.58 --> 4217.62] and i just +[4217.62 --> 4221.94] encourage you and and remind you that you do know what to say +[4221.94 --> 4223.94] i +[4224.34 --> 4225.62] remember let's unpack +[4226.34 --> 4227.22] jesus is lord +[4227.86 --> 4229.06] god raised him from the dead +[4230.10 --> 4233.14] a christian is someone who trusts god more than they trust themselves +[4234.34 --> 4239.78] and god is god jesus is god and i am not jesus did it +[4239.78 --> 4240.90] all because i +[4241.46 --> 4241.78] can't +[4242.74 --> 4245.38] that's it that's the content of of the message +[4245.38 --> 4249.22] and then let me add to that right god didn't send you +[4249.94 --> 4254.18] to wherever it is that he has sent you relying on your effectiveness +[4255.62 --> 4257.70] right god sent you relying on his +[4259.70 --> 4265.14] right you are sent with a message and it's god's power that will make that message effective +[4265.14 --> 4268.02] to salvation right it's his power not ours +[4268.02 --> 4271.22] now to be sure we want to be winsome +[4272.74 --> 4273.62] right to be sure +[4274.50 --> 4280.10] we don't want to be jerks about it and i've seen too many people try to talk about faith that end up just +[4280.10 --> 4281.06] sounding like a jerk +[4282.50 --> 4285.54] but again it's not our words that bring +[4286.26 --> 4286.90] salvation +[4287.62 --> 4288.82] it's god's word +[4292.10 --> 4292.82] i have seen +[4292.82 --> 4297.38] my almost 11 year old daughter +[4298.26 --> 4304.10] ministered the gospel to a more than 70 year old woman in the hospital as she called her to trust in god +[4304.66 --> 4306.82] and to name god as a god that we can trust +[4308.66 --> 4310.18] and i saw it through my own tears +[4312.10 --> 4313.06] and i have seen +[4313.78 --> 4320.34] pre-teen girls encourage each other with words of faith from jesus and the bible and challenging each other to rely on him +[4320.34 --> 4323.38] and if they can do it +[4324.90 --> 4325.54] so can we +[4326.74 --> 4327.78] we can all do this +[4329.78 --> 4336.74] the the the the most committed missionary for the gospel that i have ever met +[4339.78 --> 4346.66] was an 88 year old woman with rheumatoid arthritis who hadn't been able to move her hands for 30 years +[4346.66 --> 4350.82] but whose heart sang the glories of jesus every time you talked to her +[4353.78 --> 4354.58] we can do this +[4355.70 --> 4356.74] in fact we must +[4358.10 --> 4361.46] right we we've we've seen throughout all of romans +[4362.02 --> 4366.66] that that you don't contribute anything to your salvation except for the need +[4369.46 --> 4371.38] what we're beginning to see i hope +[4371.38 --> 4372.58] hope +[4372.58 --> 4376.34] is that you might contribute something to the salvation of another +[4376.34 --> 4384.34] your responsibility in the sovereign plan of god might be to be the one who preaches +[4384.98 --> 4390.90] the gospel who heralds the king jesus to them +[4390.90 --> 4397.78] god has made preaching the gospel necessary for salvation and so we preach that gospel as near +[4397.78 --> 4404.82] and as far and as wide as we possibly can hoping and trusting that god is faithful to his promise +[4404.82 --> 4411.94] that god's word is effective and true and it will accomplish the purpose for which he has sent it out +[4413.38 --> 4416.74] that's why we proclaim we need no other reason +[4416.74 --> 4421.06] now of course +[4422.74 --> 4426.42] the hard reality here is that +[4427.14 --> 4436.34] this message isn't always accepted the the beauty of this gospel isn't always seen as such +[4437.86 --> 4444.58] and paul knows this too right that's part of this entire lament that has pervaded through these three chapters +[4444.58 --> 4451.94] right paul recognizes that in verse 16 when he says that not all israel accepted the good news +[4452.58 --> 4457.38] and he also makes the point that it's not because they didn't hear it's not because they didn't +[4457.38 --> 4463.70] understand right for them paul leaves those excuses away he says it's not because of that verse 18 notice +[4464.26 --> 4465.30] we'll go through here quickly +[4465.30 --> 4471.86] uh their voice has gone out into all the earth their words to the end of the world this is a quote +[4471.86 --> 4479.70] from psalm 19 and i think what paul is doing here is applying it uh psalm 19 to the historical reality +[4479.70 --> 4487.30] that wherever there was a jewish diaspora community in the roman empire the gospel had been preached to +[4487.30 --> 4492.50] them because the missionaries who came their first stop almost always was in the synagogues +[4493.22 --> 4499.54] teaching the jews they had heard the good news they don't have that excuse and then he goes on quoting from +[4500.18 --> 4504.34] deuteronomy and isaiah paul makes the case that israel can't say +[4504.98 --> 4508.58] we didn't understand paul says they did notice the contrast he says +[4508.58 --> 4518.02] i will make you angry by a nation that has no understanding so if the gentiles have no understanding +[4518.74 --> 4525.70] the inference of the parallel is that the israelites have understanding or they should have had +[4525.70 --> 4533.62] understanding god revealed himself to those who did not ask the israelites knew to ask and then you get +[4533.62 --> 4542.66] this picture of god which is simultaneously terrifying and beautiful in its patience you have a picture +[4542.66 --> 4552.18] of god who stood before his people holding out his hands and they remained disobedient and obstinate paul's words +[4554.26 --> 4560.10] israel didn't respond to the word that was preached to them because they were disobedient and obstinate +[4560.10 --> 4562.98] that's a hard word +[4565.78 --> 4571.62] and the point here is to highlight that their rejection of the gospel is not because they didn't hear or +[4571.62 --> 4578.34] because they didn't understand it's because they remained disobedient and obstinate and so maybe we take +[4578.34 --> 4584.34] that hard word for us and we turn it into a challenge right because my prayer is that everybody who comes through +[4584.34 --> 4591.62] these doors that everybody who is in or adjacent to this community and so that is people who are in your +[4591.62 --> 4599.54] spheres of connection and influence that everybody in your life whoever you meet will not reject the gospel +[4599.54 --> 4606.74] because they didn't hear or understand because you have told them and you have helped them to see +[4606.74 --> 4618.02] right that's our job it's our job to help them understand and so let's let's land this plane together and so +[4619.70 --> 4628.58] the next time someone asks you what does it mean to be a christian you can say a christian is someone who +[4628.58 --> 4635.06] trusts god more than they trust themselves and then tell them a story of what that looks like in your life +[4635.06 --> 4638.42] about how you've lived that or seen that or how that's shown up +[4639.86 --> 4645.70] the next time you have a co-worker or someone in your life who is talking about a loved one who is +[4645.70 --> 4652.42] dying or on their deathbed or who has suddenly died say to them i believe that jesus is lord and +[4652.42 --> 4659.14] that god raised him from the dead and then tell them a story about how the hope of that moment changes your +[4659.14 --> 4667.86] experience of death and dying and offer that out to them the next time your friends say to you +[4669.46 --> 4679.06] i'm not worth it or nobody loves me i'm not good enough you can tell them that they are so loved by +[4679.06 --> 4689.14] god that he sent his one and only son to live and die for them that god himself thinks you are so worth it +[4689.14 --> 4698.10] that he gave himself up for you and then you can tell them a story of how that has changed your life +[4698.10 --> 4705.38] and about how you through doubt and struggle are trying to live in that reality +[4709.70 --> 4715.54] here it is one more time at the end not everyone who hears will believe +[4716.82 --> 4723.70] but everyone who believes must herald because everyone who believes will have heard +[4723.70 --> 4738.34] it breaks my heart when i talk to people who growing up in a christian church growing up in a christian +[4738.34 --> 4747.62] community at the age of 50 or 60 have said to me i don't think i ever heard the gospel +[4747.62 --> 4755.38] at the age of 40 who can say i think this is the first time my heart might might actually have been +[4755.38 --> 4765.54] converted to jesus christ now i am abundantly clear that's not because the gospel or that's not +[4765.54 --> 4771.06] necessarily because the gospel wasn't proclaimed in their lives or in their spaces it's just that they +[4771.06 --> 4774.58] didn't hear it or they didn't have the ears to hear at that point but +[4774.58 --> 4782.34] i also know that there are times and places where the gospel isn't being proclaimed by people who +[4782.34 --> 4792.98] profess to be saved by the gospel and please lord may that never be us may that never be here may that +[4792.98 --> 4797.38] never be in your homes or workplaces or third places +[4797.38 --> 4804.58] never be in your homes or third places everyone who believes will have heard my prayer is that you +[4804.58 --> 4808.34] will be the one to tell them let's pray together +[4817.46 --> 4820.10] holy god use us we pray +[4820.10 --> 4832.90] use us to proclaim the message of your salvation use us to boldly proclaim that you lord jesus +[4833.70 --> 4839.54] are king that you are god and that you have been raised from the dead +[4842.74 --> 4849.30] may we boldly proclaim this truth to a world and to a people that so desperately need to hear it +[4850.10 --> 4859.62] and then lord god use our proclaiming to grow your church use our proclaiming to reveal your kingdom +[4859.62 --> 4869.86] come and your kingdom coming wherever we go may we go as those with a message may we go as those with a +[4869.86 --> 4877.78] purpose in being sent may we go as those who are confident in you and you alone +[4877.78 --> 4885.54] we go because you have sent us and so we go in the power of your name +[4886.58 --> 4898.58] it's in your name lord jesus christ that we pray amen +[4898.58 --> 4912.66] now we know that sometimes words are hard to understand +[4914.34 --> 4924.50] and so god knowing that has given us a meal he has given us a picture to confirm for us the words +[4924.50 --> 4929.30] that jesus is +[4929.30 --> 4932.18] is lord and to show us +[4932.18 --> 4941.14] right in the the breaking of the bread and in the drinking of the cup that jesus christ has been raised +[4941.14 --> 4949.54] from the dead we come to this table as confirmation of this truth of the gospel we come to this table +[4949.54 --> 4957.38] because the word of god is alive and active among us we come to this table because god invites us to receive +[4957.86 --> 4958.82] him here +[4960.98 --> 4962.42] and so when words are hard +[4963.46 --> 4964.50] god gives you a meal +[4966.18 --> 4968.58] and this meal is eaten in community +[4968.58 --> 4976.34] together as we come to this table we will do so with a bit of a liturgy that is going to appear on the screen behind me +[4976.34 --> 4980.66] i invite you to speak the words that are indicated for you to speak +[4982.18 --> 4984.98] at the table of the lord lift up your hearts +[4984.98 --> 4990.34] let us give thanks to the lord our god +[4994.26 --> 4995.14] let's pray together +[4997.46 --> 5004.42] with joy we praise you gracious god for you have created heaven and earth you have made us +[5004.42 --> 5008.34] in your image you have kept covenant with us even when we fell into sin +[5008.34 --> 5017.22] we give you thanks for jesus christ who by his life death and resurrection open to us the way of life +[5017.78 --> 5018.58] everlasting +[5019.38 --> 5019.86] amen +[5022.34 --> 5030.34] our lord jesus before he suffered gave us this memorial of his sacrifice until he comes again +[5030.82 --> 5037.78] the lord jesus on the night that he was betrayed took bread and when he had given thanks he broke it and +[5037.78 --> 5044.42] said this is my body which is for you do this in remembrance of me +[5045.46 --> 5048.42] in the same way after supper he took the cup +[5049.30 --> 5053.06] he said this cup is the new covenant in my blood +[5054.58 --> 5058.98] do this whenever you drink it in remembrance of me +[5060.50 --> 5067.14] for whenever you eat this bread whenever you drink this cup you proclaim the lord's death until he +[5067.14 --> 5073.62] comes again this is the mystery of our faith +[5073.62 --> 5083.38] your death oh christ we proclaim your resurrection we affirm with joy your coming we await with hope +[5084.10 --> 5086.50] glory be to you lord jesus +[5086.50 --> 5092.98] jesus is lord god has raised him from the dead +[5092.98 --> 5093.62] from the dead +[5094.18 --> 5101.30] church family the lord has prepared this table for all who can make that profession for all who love him and +[5101.30 --> 5108.58] trust in him for their salvation and so come to this table you who have much faith and you would like to have more +[5108.58 --> 5115.06] come to this table you who have been to this sacrament often and you who have not been for a long time +[5115.06 --> 5124.18] come to this table you who have tried to follow jesus and you who have failed come to this table because jesus is +[5124.18 --> 5125.06] raised +[5125.06 --> 5127.06] raised +[5127.06 --> 5127.14] come +[5127.14 --> 5131.70] if you are here in person or if you are joining online come +[5132.26 --> 5136.02] because it is christ who invites us to meet him here +[5136.74 --> 5139.94] the gifts of god for the people of god +[5142.42 --> 5144.34] as we come to this table +[5144.34 --> 5151.06] we will do so in groups and we will gather in a circle around and we will pass the elements one to the next +[5151.46 --> 5156.82] there will be some elders who will usher the rows and tell you when it's your turn to come up and then gather in a circle +[5157.22 --> 5163.78] myself and the elders here will help serve as you pass the tray of bread to the person beside you +[5163.78 --> 5171.14] we invite you to say the body of christ given for you as you pass the tray of juice to the person beside you +[5171.14 --> 5174.58] we invite you to say the blood of christ shed for you +[5175.86 --> 5181.30] we're going to begin the first table with the worship volunteers and the people who are going to be around +[5181.62 --> 5186.42] helping us facilitate that and then we will sing through the rest of the liturgy together +[5186.98 --> 5193.22] if you would like prayer while we are meeting there are people available who have prayer tags on they would love to meet with you +[5193.22 --> 5195.22] they'll be in the foyer in the back +[5195.22 --> 5200.26] they can meet you for prayer before you come to the table or in lieu of coming to the table whatever the case may be +[5200.26 --> 5206.42] we want to meet you there if you are unable to come up to the front please indicate that to the usher and +[5206.42 --> 5213.78] they will serve you in your seat as well passing the body and blood to you i'm going to invite those +[5213.78 --> 5219.78] worship volunteers to come forward at this time +[5219.78 --> 5237.54] the wrong side +[5245.30 --> 5246.58] body of christ given for you +[5250.50 --> 5251.78] body of christ given for you +[5260.18 --> 5261.30] body of christ given for you +[5263.22 --> 5269.22] body of christ given for you +[5279.78 --> 5283.06] thanks healing +[5289.54 --> 5290.42] eat +[5290.42 --> 5291.06] And remember, +[5305.94 --> 5307.40] the blood of Christ shed for you. +[5311.14 --> 5312.56] The blood of Christ shed for you. +[5320.42 --> 5324.84] The blood of Christ shed for you. +[5326.34 --> 5327.72] The blood of Christ shed for you. +[5336.94 --> 5337.76] Thanks to all of us. +[5350.42 --> 5360.26] Drink and believe. +[5360.26 --> 5360.38] Amen. +[5360.38 --> 5361.38] Amen. +[5361.38 --> 5362.38] Amen. +[5362.38 --> 5363.38] Amen. +[5363.38 --> 5367.38] Amen. +[5380.42 --> 5381.42] Amen. +[5410.42 --> 5411.56] Amen. +[5422.80 --> 5423.38] Amen. +[5424.10 --> 5434.48] I pass my line to Calvary, +[5434.48 --> 5442.66] Where Jesus fled and died for me +[5442.66 --> 5450.48] I see his wounds, his hands, his feet +[5451.12 --> 5458.48] My Savior on that cursed tree +[5458.48 --> 5470.18] His body fell and drenched in tears +[5470.18 --> 5477.78] They laid him down in Joseph's tomb +[5477.78 --> 5485.38] The entrance sealed by heavy stone +[5485.38 --> 5492.88] Messiah still and all alone +[5492.88 --> 5505.52] O praise the name of the Lord our God +[5505.52 --> 5512.38] O praise his name forevermore +[5512.38 --> 5519.88] For endless days we will sing your praise +[5519.88 --> 5525.88] O Lord, O Lord our God +[5525.88 --> 5537.38] Then on the third and break of dawn +[5537.38 --> 5545.38] The Son of Heaven rose again +[5545.38 --> 5552.88] O trampled earth, where is your strength +[5552.88 --> 5560.88] The angels roar for Christ the King +[5560.88 --> 5572.38] O praise the name of the Lord our God +[5572.38 --> 5580.38] O praise his name forevermore +[5580.38 --> 5587.88] For endless days we will sing your praise +[5587.88 --> 5593.88] O Lord, O Lord our God +[5593.88 --> 5595.38] O Lord our God +[5595.38 --> 5601.38] He shall return +[5601.38 --> 5605.38] In robes of white +[5605.38 --> 5608.38] The blazing sun +[5608.38 --> 5613.38] Shall pierce the night +[5613.38 --> 5616.88] And I will rise +[5616.88 --> 5617.88] And I will rise +[5617.88 --> 5620.88] Above the saints +[5620.88 --> 5624.88] My gaze transpaced +[5624.88 --> 5629.88] On Jesus' face +[5629.88 --> 5631.38] On Jesus' face +[5631.38 --> 5635.38] On Jesus' face +[5635.38 --> 5637.38] On Jesus' face +[5637.38 --> 5639.38] On Jesus' face +[5639.38 --> 5648.88] On Jesus' face +[5648.88 --> 5658.38] On Jesus' face +[5658.38 --> 5663.38] On Jesus' face +[5663.38 --> 5670.88] O praise the name of the Lord our God +[5670.88 --> 5672.38] O praise his name +[5672.38 --> 5676.38] O praise his name forevermore +[5676.38 --> 5682.38] For endless days we will sing your praise +[5682.38 --> 5684.88] O praise his name +[5684.88 --> 5696.88] O praise his name +[5696.88 --> 5701.38] O praise his name forevermore +[5701.38 --> 5704.88] For endless days we will sing your praise +[5704.88 --> 5708.88] O praise his name forevermore +[5708.88 --> 5709.88] If commissions of the doubt +[5709.88 --> 5710.88] Lord our God +[5710.88 --> 5712.38] And of course our praise +[5712.38 --> 5712.88] O praise his name forever +[5712.88 --> 5713.88] Jesus' face +[5713.88 --> 5714.88] O praise his name before +[5714.88 --> 5716.88] 關ays We will sing your praise +[5716.88 --> 5718.78] O Lord +[5718.88 --> 5719.88] O Lord our God +[5719.88 --> 5722.88] O Lord +[5722.88 --> 5723.88] O Lord our God +[5723.88 --> 5726.88] O Lord +[5726.88 --> 5728.88] O Lord our God +[5729.88 --> 5731.88] O Lord +[5731.88 --> 5733.88] O Lord our God +[5733.88 --> 5734.88] O Lord our God +[5738.88 --> 5739.88] Amen. +[5768.88 --> 5769.88] Amen. +[5798.88 --> 5799.88] Amen. +[5828.88 --> 5829.88] Amen. +[5858.88 --> 5859.88] Amen. +[5888.88 --> 5889.88] Amen. +[5918.88 --> 5919.88] Amen. +[5919.88 --> 5920.88] Amen. +[5920.88 --> 5921.88] Amen. +[5921.88 --> 5922.88] Amen. +[5922.88 --> 5933.36] We lift it high, forever he is risen, he is alive. +[5933.36 --> 5933.82] He is alive. +[5933.82 --> 5943.96] The ground began to shake, the stone was rolled away. +[5943.96 --> 5949.30] His perfect love could not be overcome +[5949.30 --> 5953.02] No death there is your sting +[5953.02 --> 5956.38] Our resurrected King +[5956.38 --> 5960.26] Has surrendered you to the beat +[5960.26 --> 5967.96] Forever He is glorified +[5967.96 --> 5974.88] Forever He is lifted high +[5974.88 --> 5980.38] Forever He is risen +[5980.38 --> 5983.26] He is alive +[5983.26 --> 5986.38] He is alive +[5986.38 --> 5994.70] Forever He is glorified +[5994.70 --> 6001.62] Forever He is lifted high +[6001.62 --> 6007.00] Forever He is risen +[6007.00 --> 6009.62] He is alive +[6009.62 --> 6013.62] He is alive +[6013.62 --> 6019.62] We sing hallelujah +[6019.62 --> 6022.82] We sing hallelujah +[6022.82 --> 6026.54] We sing hallelujah +[6026.54 --> 6029.38] The love has overcome +[6029.38 --> 6033.32] We sing hallelujah +[6033.32 --> 6036.66] We sing hallelujah +[6036.66 --> 6040.08] We sing hallelujah +[6040.08 --> 6042.82] Love is overcome +[6042.82 --> 6046.80] We sing hallelujah +[6046.80 --> 6049.98] We sing hallelujah +[6049.98 --> 6053.40] We sing hallelujah +[6053.40 --> 6056.64] Love is overcome +[6056.64 --> 6059.82] We sing hallelujah +[6059.82 --> 6063.06] We sing hallelujah +[6063.06 --> 6066.54] We sing hallelujah +[6070.08 --> 6100.06] Thank you. +[6100.08 --> 6130.06] Thank you. +[6130.08 --> 6132.08] Thank you. +[6160.08 --> 6162.08] Thank you. +[6162.08 --> 6163.08] Thank you. +[6163.08 --> 6165.08] Thank you. +[6165.08 --> 6167.08] Thank you. +[6167.08 --> 6169.08] Thank you. +[6169.08 --> 6171.08] Thank you. +[6171.08 --> 6173.08] Thank you. +[6173.08 --> 6175.08] Thank you. +[6175.08 --> 6177.08] Thank you. +[6177.08 --> 6179.08] Thank you. +[6179.08 --> 6183.08] Thank you. +[6183.08 --> 6185.08] Thank you. +[6185.08 --> 6187.08] Thank you. +[6187.08 --> 6188.08] Thank you. +[6188.08 --> 6189.08] Thank you. +[6189.08 --> 6191.08] Thank you. +[6191.08 --> 6193.08] Thank you. +[6193.08 --> 6197.08] Thank you. +[6197.08 --> 6205.68] Pouring out the riches of your glorious grace +[6205.68 --> 6212.18] Your mercy and your kindness show no end +[6212.18 --> 6216.74] Your blood has washed away my sin +[6216.74 --> 6219.10] Jesus, thank you +[6219.10 --> 6223.16] The Father's wrath completely satisfied +[6223.16 --> 6225.74] Jesus, thank you +[6225.74 --> 6227.60] Once your enemy +[6227.60 --> 6231.32] Now seated at your table +[6231.32 --> 6237.32] Jesus, thank you +[6237.32 --> 6252.94] Mother of my soul +[6252.94 --> 6260.52] I want to live for you +[6260.52 --> 6265.52] Lover of my soul +[6265.52 --> 6272.52] I want to live for you +[6272.52 --> 6278.10] Lover of my soul +[6278.10 --> 6284.10] I want to live for you +[6284.10 --> 6292.10] Lover of my soul +[6292.10 --> 6297.68] I want to live for you +[6297.68 --> 6303.26] Your blood has washed away my sin +[6303.26 --> 6306.26] Jesus, thank you +[6306.26 --> 6306.84] Thank you +[6306.84 --> 6310.84] The Father's wrath completely satisfied +[6310.84 --> 6312.84] Jesus, thank you +[6312.84 --> 6317.84] Your blood has washed away my sin +[6317.84 --> 6319.84] Jesus, thank you +[6319.84 --> 6325.42] Jesus, thank you +[6325.42 --> 6326.42] Jesus, thank you +[6326.42 --> 6328.42] What's your enemy? +[6328.42 --> 6331.42] Now seated at your table +[6331.42 --> 6337.42] Jesus, thank you +[6337.42 --> 6345.00] Jesus, thank you +[6345.00 --> 6356.58] Jesus, thank you +[6356.58 --> 6358.64] Jesus, thank you +[6358.64 --> 6362.46] Jesus, thank you +[6362.46 --> 6364.58] Jesus, thank you +[6364.58 --> 6366.58] Amen. +[6394.58 --> 6412.58] You spoke the earth into motion, my soul now to stand. +[6412.58 --> 6427.58] You stood before my failure and carried the cross for my shame. +[6427.58 --> 6436.58] My sin weighed upon your shoulders, my soul now to stand. +[6436.58 --> 6446.58] So what can I say? +[6446.58 --> 6452.58] What can I do? +[6452.58 --> 6464.58] I offer this heart, oh God, completely to you. +[6466.58 --> 6478.58] So I'll walk upon salvation, your spirit alive in me. +[6478.58 --> 6490.58] My life to declare your promise, my soul now to stand. +[6490.58 --> 6496.58] So what can I say? +[6496.58 --> 6502.58] And what can I do? +[6502.58 --> 6514.58] I offer this heart, oh God, completely to you. +[6514.58 --> 6520.58] So what can I say? +[6520.58 --> 6526.58] And what can I do? +[6526.58 --> 6538.58] I offer this heart, oh God, completely to you. +[6538.58 --> 6560.58] So I'll stand with arms high and heart abandoned in awe of the one who gave it all. +[6560.58 --> 6572.58] And I'll stand with arms high and heart abandoned in awe of the one who gave it all. +[6572.58 --> 6584.58] And I'll stand with arms high and heart abandoned in awe of the one who gave it all. +[6584.58 --> 6596.58] And I'll stand with arms high and I'll stand with arms high and heart abandoned in awe of the one who gave it all. +[6596.58 --> 6608.58] And I'll stand with arms high and I'll stand with arms high and heart abandoned in awe of the one who gave it all. +[6608.58 --> 6610.58] And I'll stand with arms high and heart abandoned in awe of the one who gave it all to you. +[6610.58 --> 6614.58] And to me is so one I emerged that night may have lived all the others who gave it all and stressed in awe for home. +[6614.58 --> 6618.58] I'm your Mengenna and was moans high and meant, I was all I trying to eat fortified. +[6618.58 --> 6620.58] All I have is you all. +[6620.58 --> 6626.58] All I have is you all. +[6626.58 --> 6641.80] If you find yourself this morning +[6641.80 --> 6644.84] having your heart converted by the gospel of God, +[6645.16 --> 6647.12] we want to talk, we want to get together. +[6647.12 --> 6650.36] And so please meet me at the back at the Connect booth. +[6650.50 --> 6654.56] I'd love to hear the story of God at work in your life. +[6655.02 --> 6657.22] If you'd like to find me and talk about anything else, +[6657.48 --> 6659.86] I'll still be there and you can do the same. +[6660.72 --> 6662.56] As you go into this week, +[6662.74 --> 6665.42] go as those who are sent by God +[6665.42 --> 6670.42] and as those with whom God promises to go. +[6670.86 --> 6673.00] And so receive his blessing. +[6674.48 --> 6677.58] God go before you to lead you. +[6677.96 --> 6680.12] God go behind you to protect you. +[6680.44 --> 6682.22] God go beneath you to support you. +[6682.22 --> 6685.00] And God go beside you to befriend you. +[6685.50 --> 6686.96] Do not be afraid. +[6687.58 --> 6689.46] Let the blessing of God come upon you today. +[6689.58 --> 6691.10] Do not be afraid, +[6691.48 --> 6696.06] but go in peace to love and serve the Lord. +[6697.00 --> 6697.64] Amen. +[6712.22 --> 6721.36] You're the Lion of Judah, the Lamb who was slain. +[6721.54 --> 6725.42] You ascended to heaven and evermore will reign. +[6725.72 --> 6729.58] At the end of the age where the earth you reclaim, +[6729.96 --> 6733.36] they will gather the nations before you. +[6733.98 --> 6740.22] And the eyes of all men will be fixed on the Lamb who was crucified. +[6740.22 --> 6750.04] With wisdom and mercy and justice you'll reign at your Father's side. +[6750.04 --> 6752.50] And the angels will cry, +[6752.50 --> 6760.50] Hail the Lamb who was slain for the world, +[6761.04 --> 6764.04] rule is found. +[6766.04 --> 6768.28] And the earth will reply, +[6768.28 --> 6772.28] You shall reign. +[6772.28 --> 6772.98] You shall reign. +[6772.98 --> 6773.52] You shall reign. +[6773.52 --> 6774.10] You shall reign. +[6774.10 --> 6779.14] As the King of all kings and the Lord of all lords. +[6779.14 --> 6790.76] There's a shield in our hand and a sword at our side. +[6791.02 --> 6794.72] There's a fire in our spirits that cannot be denied. +[6795.14 --> 6799.10] There's a Father that has sold us for these you have died. +[6799.30 --> 6802.66] For the nations who gather before you. +[6802.66 --> 6809.70] And the ears of all men need to hear of the Lamb who was crucified. +[6811.10 --> 6818.74] Who descended to hell yet was raised up to reign at his Father's side. +[6819.08 --> 6821.18] And the angels will cry, +[6821.66 --> 6824.66] Hail the Lamb +[6824.66 --> 6828.78] Who was slain for the world, +[6828.78 --> 6828.90] who was slain for the world, +[6829.30 --> 6832.20] roll it in power. +[6834.04 --> 6836.44] And the earth will reply, +[6836.98 --> 6840.02] You shall reign. +[6842.10 --> 6846.54] As the King of all kings and the Lord of all lords. +[6846.74 --> 6848.56] And the angels will cry, +[6849.04 --> 6851.86] Hail the Lamb. +[6851.86 --> 6856.50] who was slain for the world +[6856.50 --> 6859.86] roll in his heart +[6859.86 --> 6864.44] and the earth will reply +[6864.44 --> 6868.10] you shall reign +[6868.10 --> 6872.50] as the king of all kings +[6872.50 --> 6874.86] and the lord of all lords +[6874.86 --> 6876.60] as the king of all kings +[6876.60 --> 6879.86] and the lord of all lords +[6881.86 --> 6883.86] so +[6888.86 --> 6890.86] it was full +[6890.86 --> 6895.20] and the lord of all kings +[6895.20 --> 6896.86] of all kings +[6896.86 --> 6897.74] of the men +[6897.74 --> 6899.06] of all kings +[6899.06 --> 6900.94] of all kings +[6900.94 --> 6903.06] of all kings +[6903.06 --> 6904.96] of king had been +[6904.96 --> 6906.86] now +[6906.86 --> 6908.86] but +[6908.86 --> 6938.84] Thank you. +[6938.86 --> 6968.84] Thank you. diff --git "a/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 19, 2023_summary.txt" "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 19, 2023_summary.txt" new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..4559a288c740ba399c012a95da829f9648fc4815 --- /dev/null +++ "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 19, 2023_summary.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,118 @@ +• Praise to God +• Trust and reliance on God +• The glory of God covering the earth +• Gratitude and thanksgiving +• The importance of God's word and testimony +• The heavens declaring and proclaiming Jesus' worthiness of praise +• Welcome and worship in a shared community +• Excitement about upcoming events +• Announcements for youth ministry +• Request for host homes for youth coffee gatherings +• Call for volunteers to host December's youth coffee gathering +• Thank you message for those who attended a recent prayer meeting +• Reflection on the spirit being alive and moving in their midst +• GEMS ministry received support for their mason jars with baking recipes +• Returned jars from last year's purchase are needed by Friday +• Baptism of Georgia Verhoef will be witnessed during the service +• Call to worship is a selection of verses from Psalm 139, highlighting God's intimate knowledge and presence in our lives +• Psalm 139 is referenced as a reminder of God's intimate knowledge of each individual +• Confession of sin and shortcomings in prayer, including acting unChrist-like and dishonoring God +• Request for mercy and purification of hearts to live according to God's ways +• Gratitude for the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and request for guidance and leadership +• Closing with a mention of prayer in Jesus' name +• Worship service where a family, the Verhoove family, is welcomed into the church +• Repetition of phrases "Lord, you have my heart" and "And I will search for yours" +• Prayer and worship songs with themes of surrender, sacrifice, and praise +• Welcome and affirmation of faith from the pastor to the new members +• Recognition of a church family and its authority +• Significance of baptism in the Reformed tradition +• God's covenant with Abraham and its implications for his children +• Baptism as a sign of adoption into God's people and new identity in Christ Jesus +• Administration of baptism to Georgia, including a prayer for her future faithfulness +• Promise from Warren and Mel to instruct their children in the Christian faith and lead them by example +• Baptism ceremony for Georgia, including naming and prayers +• Explanation of baptism as a symbol of death and resurrection +• Congregation's promise to love, support, and teach the gospel to Warren, Mel, and their children +• Congregation welcomes Georgia into the family of Jesus and commits to helping her on her journey of faith +• Communion and gift-giving ceremony +• Introduction of Eric Hubert as the new district elder +• Invitation for family members and church elders to welcome Warren and Mel's family +• Prayer led by Kevin for the Verhoeven family +• Baptism of Georgia Verhoeven +• Praise and thanksgiving for the Verhoeven family joining the congregation +• Invocation of God's promises and presence in their lives +• Closing prayer and benediction +• Bible translation and literacy efforts by Wycliffe Bible Translators +• Funding appeal for Wycliffe Canada's projects in Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and North America +• Presentation by Hank about his trip to various waterfalls around the world (Bridal Falls, Niagara Falls, Yosemite Falls, Skagafoss Falls, Victoria Falls, Angel Falls) +• Kids' Corner discussion and activities +• Sunday school discussion about the fall of man and God's work through brokenness +• Upcoming events: + + Annual AGM and ministry/mission budget discussion next week + + Tri-Soup Tournament on October 31st +• Financial update: church is 24% behind on year-to-date giving +• Prayer requests for Sai Visser, Judy Prestig, Teenie Vriend, Rob Alkama's niece Lindsay, and others in need of prayer and support +• Church family prayer for healing, peace, guidance, and comfort for those grieving or struggling with health concerns +• The speaker prays for guidance and understanding from God +• They discuss reading through the book of Romans, specifically chapters 9-11 +• The passage being read is Romans 11:1-10, which deals with the sovereignty of God and Israel's rejection of the gospel +• Paul asks if God rejected his people and answers that by no means, citing examples from scripture to show that there are still remnants chosen by grace +• God chooses who he will save through faith in the gospel +• Israel's unbelief doesn't mean God has rejected them +• There is a remnant who believe and the elect will show themselves eventually +• Israel's stumbling was for the purpose of grafting in Gentiles +• Ultimately, all of Israel may be saved by grace through faith +• Israel's unbelief isn't total +• A remnant of Israel currently believes +• Paul is a living example that God hasn't rejected His people +• The story of Elijah shows God's preservation of His people despite their idolatry and rejection of Him +• The presence of the gospel being preached to the Gentiles indicates that God has not entirely rejected Israel +• Discussion of idolatry and syncretism among the Israelites +• Story of Elijah challenging Ahab's prophets of Baal and Asherah on a mountaintop +• Paul's use of this story to illustrate that there is a remnant of people who believe in God despite the majority rejecting Him +• Comparison between the rejection of God by the majority of Israel and the current state of Christianity in society, noting that while it may appear to be declining demographically, a cultural Christianity is still prevalent +• The presence of God's work in the world is evident despite appearances to the contrary +• Examples include the conversion of a Hindu priest to Christianity and Ayan Hirsi Ali's change from being anti-religion to becoming a Christian +• These examples illustrate that God keeps a remnant, often found in unexpected places +• This theme is reflected in the Reformed tradition, specifically through the Belgic Confession +• The confession highlights what it means to be Reformed and includes an article on the Holy Catholic Church that explains this concept +• The church has existed since the beginning of time and will last until the end +• Christ is eternal King who cannot exist without subjects +• The holy church is preserved by God against the rage of the world +• Despite appearances, there is always a remnant of true believers +• Israel's unbelief is not total because grace is still active and faith is a gift of grace +• Rejection of God can be overcome by grace +• Regeneration is necessary for faith and responding to grace +• Baptism is a symbol of the action of God in overcoming rejection through his grace +• Infant baptism is seen as an image of this promise because infants cannot choose God on their own +• Grace is necessary for spiritual life, and none of us can come to God apart from it +• Israel's rejection of God is not necessarily equal to or connected to God's rejection of Israel +• God's grace is more than human efforts and passion, it's what ultimately saves +• The elect among the people of Israel will always reveal themselves, even if it takes a lifetime +• Paul argues that God has sovereign choice over who is saved and foreknew all who would be saved. +• God's plan and purpose can be mysterious and not always understood immediately +• Foreknowledge by God means that people cannot fail to believe +• Faith is often a long-term process, not immediate +• Grace is still present even when faith seems absent +• Israel's relationship with God serves as an analogy for human relationships with God +• Rejection and hope +• The chosen of God will reveal themselves, but it may take a lifetime +• Praying for the truth to be revealed +• Elevated expectation vs reality of grace conversion +• God's greater power over human rejection or lack of faith +• The hope of God in spite of current circumstances +• Doubts being overwhelmed by God's truth +• Praying for sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, friends, and family to hear and receive the truth of God +• Challenging rejection of the gospel in daily life and the lives of loved ones +• Trusting that God is faithful and gracious +• Assurance of God's presence +• Overcoming rejection and disobedience through God's grace +• Resting in God's promises +• The purpose of the Church's calling +• Letting one's light shine for God's glory +• Being the people God intends, holy and elect +• Receiving God's blessing and protection on life's journey +• Affirmation of devotion to Christ +• Declaration of not being one's own, but belonging to Christ +• Request for Christ to lead life and in death +• Reiteration of gratitude and thanks \ No newline at end of file diff --git "a/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 19, 2023_transcript.txt" "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 19, 2023_transcript.txt" new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..d1e00f1841e470a3640c7e2f662f7424904e51db --- /dev/null +++ "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 19, 2023_transcript.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,2409 @@ +[0.00 --> 6.34] Come let your glory cover the earth +[6.34 --> 12.80] You have saved me from the wrong reliance +[12.80 --> 15.68] Awake my soul to love you +[15.68 --> 18.88] Awake my soul to save you +[18.88 --> 21.70] You are exalted +[21.70 --> 25.04] Oh God above the heavens +[25.04 --> 29.98] Come let your glory cover the earth +[30.00 --> 38.04] You have saved me from the wrong reliance +[38.04 --> 44.92] Awake my soul to love you +[44.92 --> 56.14] Awake my soul to save you +[56.14 --> 86.12] Thank you. +[86.14 --> 116.12] Thank you. +[116.14 --> 146.12] Thank you. +[146.14 --> 148.14] Thank you. +[176.14 --> 178.14] Thank you. +[206.14 --> 208.14] Thank you. +[236.14 --> 238.14] Thank you. +[266.14 --> 268.14] Thank you. +[296.14 --> 298.14] Thank you. +[298.14 --> 300.14] Thank you. +[300.14 --> 302.14] Thank you. +[302.14 --> 304.14] Thank you. +[304.14 --> 306.14] Thank you. +[306.14 --> 308.14] Thank you. +[308.14 --> 312.14] Thank you. +[312.14 --> 314.14] Thank you. +[314.14 --> 316.14] Thank you. +[316.14 --> 319.34] pour out my heart +[319.34 --> 322.98] pledge all my trust +[322.98 --> 324.50] oh for God +[324.50 --> 329.56] is a refuge for us +[346.14 --> 376.12] oh for God +[376.14 --> 380.06] locked inside the lies of unbelief +[380.06 --> 384.02] but then your word +[384.02 --> 385.36] it came to me +[385.36 --> 388.40] a light unto my eyes +[388.40 --> 390.50] your law is good +[390.50 --> 392.26] and true and pure +[392.26 --> 393.18] and right +[393.18 --> 396.32] more precious than gold +[396.32 --> 399.80] sweeter than honey +[399.80 --> 402.84] reviving my soul +[402.84 --> 405.18] your testimony +[405.18 --> 407.76] your glory +[407.76 --> 409.10] display +[409.10 --> 412.50] in all creation +[412.50 --> 415.06] your living word +[415.06 --> 419.00] my meditation +[419.00 --> 425.20] waiting for the coming of the king +[425.20 --> 431.70] the one of whom we heard the prophet speak +[431.70 --> 435.92] then your word +[435.92 --> 435.94] then your word +[435.94 --> 437.22] came to me +[437.22 --> 440.18] a light unto my eyes +[440.18 --> 442.40] the face of God +[442.40 --> 445.32] revered in Jesus Christ +[445.32 --> 448.12] more precious than gold +[448.12 --> 451.58] sweeter than honey +[451.58 --> 454.58] reviving my soul +[454.58 --> 456.16] your testimony +[456.16 --> 457.00] your testimony +[457.00 --> 459.54] your glory +[459.54 --> 460.96] displayed +[460.96 --> 464.38] in all creation +[464.38 --> 467.40] your living word +[467.40 --> 470.76] my meditation +[470.76 --> 476.14] the heaven +[476.14 --> 489.46] the heaven is declaring +[489.46 --> 493.14] the skies are proclaiming +[493.14 --> 496.06] that there's no denying +[496.06 --> 500.28] Jesus you are worthy of praise +[500.28 --> 502.46] the heavens declaring +[502.46 --> 506.66] the skies are proclaiming +[506.66 --> 509.02] that there's no denying +[509.02 --> 512.82] Jesus you are worthy of praise +[512.82 --> 515.48] the heavens declaring +[515.48 --> 519.34] the skies are proclaiming +[519.34 --> 521.94] that there's no denying +[521.94 --> 525.82] Jesus you are worthy of praise +[525.82 --> 528.48] the heavens declaring +[528.48 --> 530.48] the skies are proclaiming +[530.48 --> 531.48] the skies are proclaiming +[531.48 --> 532.48] the skies are proclaiming +[532.48 --> 534.48] that there's no denying +[534.48 --> 535.48] Jesus you are worthy of praise +[535.48 --> 536.48] the heavens +[536.48 --> 537.48] you are worthy of praise +[537.48 --> 538.02] the heavens +[538.02 --> 538.48] you are worthy of praise +[538.48 --> 539.48] the heavens +[539.48 --> 541.48] sweeter than honey +[541.48 --> 544.48] real life in my soul +[544.48 --> 547.48] your testimony +[547.48 --> 553.48] good morning +[554.00 --> 558.66] welcome into our shared worship +[558.66 --> 559.24] this morning +[559.24 --> 561.22] an extra special welcome +[561.22 --> 563.20] if you are a guest with us +[563.20 --> 564.94] we are very excited +[564.94 --> 566.02] that you are here +[566.02 --> 567.92] and we are really looking forward +[567.92 --> 570.18] to our shared worship +[570.18 --> 571.34] together this morning +[571.34 --> 572.82] my name is Chris +[572.82 --> 574.52] I'm one of the pastors here +[574.52 --> 575.64] and it's my privilege +[575.64 --> 577.00] to lead us +[577.00 --> 577.84] in our worship +[577.84 --> 580.08] along with this gigantic team +[580.08 --> 580.78] behind me +[580.78 --> 583.72] as we sing songs of praise +[583.72 --> 584.36] to our God +[584.36 --> 586.04] and are welcomed +[586.04 --> 587.46] into this place +[587.46 --> 589.20] you may have seen +[589.20 --> 590.12] if you got one of the +[590.12 --> 591.44] worship papers +[591.44 --> 592.16] on the way in +[592.16 --> 592.86] that this morning +[592.86 --> 594.64] we are welcoming +[594.64 --> 595.52] some new members +[595.52 --> 596.68] and participating +[596.68 --> 597.92] and witnessing in +[597.92 --> 599.56] a baptism of Georgia +[599.56 --> 600.86] and so we are very excited +[600.86 --> 601.34] for that +[601.34 --> 602.42] and we look forward +[602.42 --> 603.54] to that in our worship +[603.54 --> 603.92] together +[603.92 --> 605.62] if you are visiting +[605.62 --> 607.22] because of that +[607.22 --> 608.90] thank you for being with us +[608.90 --> 610.54] and for supporting +[610.54 --> 612.00] Warren and Mel +[612.00 --> 613.50] in this journey +[613.50 --> 614.06] of faith +[614.06 --> 614.60] together +[614.60 --> 616.44] before we begin +[616.44 --> 617.02] there are a couple +[617.02 --> 617.46] announcements +[617.46 --> 618.18] and so I'm going to get +[618.18 --> 619.40] Kevin to make his way +[619.40 --> 620.06] up to the front +[620.06 --> 621.08] and he's going to do +[621.08 --> 621.58] an announcement +[621.58 --> 623.10] on behalf of +[623.10 --> 623.92] the youth ministry +[623.92 --> 626.40] good morning +[626.40 --> 627.22] everyone +[627.22 --> 628.96] a couple of announcements +[628.96 --> 629.78] for youth +[629.78 --> 630.30] youth tonight +[630.30 --> 631.10] we've got 2020 +[631.10 --> 632.24] here at the church +[632.24 --> 633.34] it starts at 630 +[633.34 --> 634.06] so I look forward +[634.06 --> 634.64] to seeing you +[634.64 --> 635.46] out to that +[635.46 --> 636.58] congregation +[636.58 --> 637.82] once a month +[637.82 --> 638.68] our youth ministry +[638.68 --> 639.14] does something +[639.14 --> 640.08] called youth coffee +[640.08 --> 642.20] where after the morning service +[642.20 --> 643.18] the youth ministry +[643.18 --> 644.64] comes over to someone's house +[644.64 --> 645.56] and we have lunch +[645.56 --> 646.32] and we hang out +[646.32 --> 647.28] the youth leaders +[647.28 --> 648.50] are more than happy +[648.50 --> 649.06] to help +[649.06 --> 650.18] with the food +[650.18 --> 650.92] and stuff like that +[650.92 --> 651.72] but we're always looking +[651.72 --> 653.00] for a space to come +[653.00 --> 655.02] I have volunteers +[655.02 --> 656.12] there's a sign up +[656.12 --> 656.84] in the bulletin +[656.84 --> 657.62] that comes out +[657.62 --> 658.50] I have volunteers +[658.50 --> 660.58] for January +[660.58 --> 661.12] February +[661.12 --> 661.50] March +[661.50 --> 661.96] and April +[661.96 --> 663.16] but I'm still looking +[663.16 --> 664.32] for one in December +[664.32 --> 665.32] so if that's something +[665.32 --> 666.34] that piques your interest +[666.34 --> 667.58] if you're thinking +[667.58 --> 668.18] oh I would love +[668.18 --> 669.02] to have the youth ministry +[669.02 --> 669.86] over to my house +[669.86 --> 671.76] please come chat with me +[671.76 --> 672.70] or you can go onto +[672.70 --> 673.32] that e-bulletin +[673.32 --> 674.14] and sign up there +[674.14 --> 675.34] and I'm also looking +[675.34 --> 675.78] for someone +[675.78 --> 676.42] a little bit later +[676.42 --> 676.84] in the year +[676.84 --> 677.34] in May +[677.34 --> 678.10] so if that's something +[678.10 --> 678.94] that you're interested in +[678.94 --> 680.26] please come chat with me +[680.26 --> 681.22] I'd love to talk more +[681.22 --> 681.60] about that +[681.60 --> 682.08] thanks +[682.08 --> 684.40] Kevin that's ordinarily +[684.40 --> 685.48] the first Sunday +[685.48 --> 686.04] of the month +[686.04 --> 686.30] right? +[686.74 --> 687.00] correct +[687.00 --> 687.70] excellent +[687.70 --> 688.72] so that's the first +[688.72 --> 689.40] Sunday in December +[689.40 --> 691.06] like not next one +[691.06 --> 691.98] but the following one +[691.98 --> 693.00] that's what I'm looking +[693.00 --> 693.50] for help with +[693.50 --> 694.46] there it is +[694.46 --> 695.24] December 3rd +[695.24 --> 695.74] thanks Nora +[695.74 --> 700.36] also just wanted to +[700.36 --> 702.08] share a thank you +[702.08 --> 703.54] to those of you +[703.54 --> 704.44] who came out +[704.44 --> 705.88] this past week +[705.88 --> 706.68] on Tuesday night +[706.68 --> 708.04] we had a prayer meeting +[708.04 --> 709.56] in the foyer there +[709.56 --> 710.92] and that was an excellent evening +[710.92 --> 712.64] and the spirit was alive +[712.64 --> 713.24] and moving +[713.24 --> 714.36] in our midst +[714.36 --> 715.20] and in our prayers +[715.20 --> 716.36] and so if you were there +[716.36 --> 717.32] thank you for that +[717.32 --> 719.52] if you weren't there +[719.52 --> 720.90] but joined us in prayer +[720.90 --> 721.86] from wherever you were +[721.86 --> 723.06] thank you for that +[723.06 --> 724.72] we are definitely +[724.72 --> 726.90] experiencing the spirit +[726.90 --> 727.34] at work +[727.34 --> 728.02] in our midst +[728.02 --> 728.82] and we're grateful +[728.82 --> 729.44] for that +[729.44 --> 730.86] in our time together +[730.86 --> 732.18] also +[732.18 --> 734.18] a big thank you +[734.18 --> 735.48] to you +[735.48 --> 736.44] as church family +[736.44 --> 737.36] and your friends +[737.36 --> 738.40] and extended family +[738.40 --> 739.42] and your co-workers +[739.42 --> 741.66] for the incredible support +[741.66 --> 743.12] that the GEMS ministry +[743.12 --> 745.48] which is a girls ministry here +[745.48 --> 747.54] received for their GEMS jars +[747.54 --> 749.84] so they make these +[749.84 --> 751.40] mason jars +[751.40 --> 753.12] with baking recipes in them +[753.12 --> 757.66] they sold 799 jars +[757.66 --> 759.22] yeah +[759.22 --> 762.42] that's incredible +[762.42 --> 764.52] and that's in no small part +[764.52 --> 765.36] thanks to you +[765.36 --> 766.70] supporting that ministry +[766.70 --> 767.70] now what that means +[767.70 --> 769.98] is that if you bought jars +[769.98 --> 770.80] last year +[770.80 --> 772.08] and then never returned them +[772.08 --> 773.58] please return them +[773.58 --> 775.82] by Friday +[775.82 --> 778.14] they need +[778.14 --> 780.60] some 400 more jars +[780.60 --> 781.50] than anticipated +[781.50 --> 783.00] so +[783.00 --> 784.58] if you can help them out +[784.58 --> 786.00] you can talk to either +[786.00 --> 787.08] Rachel or Nikki +[787.08 --> 789.00] and they would love +[789.00 --> 790.76] to receive your help +[790.76 --> 792.16] to help facilitate this +[792.16 --> 793.56] in their work together +[793.56 --> 795.88] I think that's it +[795.88 --> 798.00] can we stand together +[798.00 --> 799.72] and be welcomed by God +[799.72 --> 800.72] in his presence +[800.72 --> 805.28] God meets us here +[805.28 --> 806.26] and we mark that +[806.26 --> 807.62] with his greeting +[807.62 --> 808.84] and so open your heart +[808.84 --> 809.58] open your hands +[809.58 --> 810.58] receive the greeting +[810.58 --> 811.84] of our God +[811.84 --> 813.56] grace +[813.56 --> 814.80] mercy +[814.80 --> 815.90] and peace to you +[815.90 --> 817.36] from God our Father +[817.36 --> 818.70] from the Lord Jesus Christ +[818.70 --> 819.26] Son +[819.26 --> 820.30] and our Savior +[820.30 --> 821.40] through the presence +[821.40 --> 822.02] and power +[822.02 --> 823.24] of the Holy Spirit +[823.24 --> 824.62] Amen +[824.62 --> 826.30] I'm going to invite you +[826.30 --> 827.50] to turn to those around you +[827.50 --> 828.62] and welcome them +[828.62 --> 829.96] into our shared worship +[829.96 --> 830.78] together this morning +[830.78 --> 832.62] Amen +[832.62 --> 834.62] Amen +[858.62 --> 864.46] Good morning +[864.46 --> 867.06] Our call to worship +[867.06 --> 867.72] this morning +[867.72 --> 869.12] is a selection of verses +[869.12 --> 870.78] from Psalm 139 +[870.78 --> 871.76] and are especially +[871.76 --> 872.92] appropriate this morning +[872.92 --> 874.26] as we have the privilege +[874.26 --> 875.72] of witnessing the baptism +[875.72 --> 878.46] of Georgia Verhoef +[878.46 --> 880.92] The overwhelming theme +[880.92 --> 882.50] of Psalm 139 +[882.50 --> 883.36] is that our God +[883.36 --> 883.96] and Creator +[883.96 --> 885.30] not only knows us +[885.30 --> 885.86] intimately +[885.86 --> 887.64] but remains present +[887.64 --> 888.20] with us +[888.20 --> 889.28] throughout our lives +[889.28 --> 890.78] Hear these words +[890.78 --> 892.34] of David +[892.34 --> 893.66] in Psalm 139 +[893.66 --> 895.46] You have searched me +[895.46 --> 895.78] Lord +[895.78 --> 896.74] and you know me +[896.74 --> 898.62] You know when I sit +[898.62 --> 899.80] and when I rise +[899.80 --> 901.50] You perceive my thoughts +[901.50 --> 902.28] from afar +[902.28 --> 904.60] You discern my going out +[904.60 --> 905.78] and my lying down +[905.78 --> 907.40] You are familiar +[907.40 --> 908.96] with all of my ways +[908.96 --> 910.32] Before a word +[910.32 --> 911.24] is on my tongue +[911.24 --> 912.46] You, Lord +[912.46 --> 913.56] know it completely +[913.56 --> 915.26] For you created +[915.26 --> 916.38] my inmost being +[916.38 --> 918.04] You knit me together +[918.04 --> 919.22] in my mother's womb +[919.22 --> 921.04] I praise you +[921.04 --> 922.56] because I am fearfully +[922.56 --> 923.92] and wonderfully made +[923.92 --> 925.72] Your works are wonderful +[925.72 --> 927.42] I know that full well +[927.42 --> 929.42] My frame was not hidden +[929.42 --> 929.96] from you +[929.96 --> 930.86] when I was made +[930.86 --> 931.96] in the secret place +[931.96 --> 933.80] when I was woven together +[933.80 --> 935.20] in the depths of the earth +[935.20 --> 936.82] Your eyes +[936.82 --> 938.62] saw my unformed body +[938.62 --> 939.90] All the days +[939.90 --> 940.70] ordained for me +[940.70 --> 941.96] were written in your book +[941.96 --> 943.16] before one of them +[943.16 --> 943.88] came to be +[943.88 --> 945.90] How precious to me +[945.90 --> 947.18] are your thoughts, God +[947.18 --> 949.76] How vast is the sum of them +[949.76 --> 951.56] Were I to count them +[951.56 --> 952.80] they would outnumber +[952.80 --> 953.94] the grains of sand +[953.94 --> 955.44] When I awake +[955.44 --> 956.90] I am still with you +[956.90 --> 959.32] Let's worship our God together +[959.32 --> 961.22] Those who grew up +[961.26 --> 963.32] and I'm still with you +[963.32 --> 964.22] I am still with you +[964.22 --> 964.98] In the midst of the air +[964.98 --> 966.10] Aren't you +[966.10 --> 966.24] Holland +[966.24 --> 967.22] I am still with you +[967.28 --> 967.68] You can write +[968.00 --> 968.24] I am just +[968.26 --> 970.02] I am still with you +[970.02 --> 970.94] and I am sure +[970.94 --> 971.80] I am still with you +[971.80 --> 972.78] I am still with you +[972.78 --> 973.44] I am still with you +[977.40 --> 977.98] Muslim +[977.98 --> 978.36] Welcome +[978.36 --> 979.52] I am now +[979.52 --> 980.32] You can live +[980.32 --> 981.24] My students +[981.24 --> 982.64] Better +[982.64 --> 984.06] but only +[984.06 --> 984.64] You can rain +[984.64 --> 984.80] It's +[985.40 --> 986.14] I am still with you +[986.14 --> 986.70] I am still with you +[986.70 --> 987.36] I am still with you +[987.52 --> 988.44] I am still with you +[988.44 --> 999.46] Light of the world, you step down into darkness. Open my eyes and we see. +[1001.04 --> 1011.32] Beauty the way is on the door. Hope of a life's in within. +[1011.32 --> 1027.22] Here I am to worship. Here I am to bow down. Here I am to sing out for my God. +[1027.22 --> 1038.96] All together loving. All together worthy. All together wonderful to me. +[1041.32 --> 1045.16] Thank you. +[1045.16 --> 1054.66] In all ways I'm so widely exalted, glorious in heaven alone. +[1057.50 --> 1068.36] Only your babe to the earth, your creator, all your allowing me in your firm. +[1068.36 --> 1074.00] Here I am to worship +[1074.00 --> 1077.42] Here I am to bow down +[1077.42 --> 1080.64] Here I am to save you +[1080.64 --> 1083.12] You're my God +[1083.12 --> 1086.62] We're altogether lovely +[1086.62 --> 1089.78] We're altogether worthy +[1089.78 --> 1094.98] We're altogether wonderful to be +[1094.98 --> 1106.22] I'll never know how much it comes +[1106.22 --> 1112.40] To see my sin upon the cross +[1112.40 --> 1118.66] I'll never know how much it comes +[1118.66 --> 1124.80] To see my sin upon the cross +[1124.80 --> 1130.14] Here I am to worship +[1130.14 --> 1133.62] Here I am to bow down +[1133.62 --> 1136.96] Here I am to say that +[1136.96 --> 1139.56] You're my God +[1139.56 --> 1143.00] We're altogether lovely +[1143.00 --> 1146.22] We're altogether worthy +[1146.22 --> 1151.80] We're altogether wonderful to be +[1151.80 --> 1160.16] And I've got Quran +[1161.12 --> 1162.10] I'm hereu now +[1162.10 --> 1163.62] We're altogether wealthy +[1163.62 --> 1164.20] We're altogether worthy +[1164.20 --> 1172.70] We're also at +[1172.70 --> 1173.70] Amen. +[1202.70 --> 1204.70] Amen. +[1232.70 --> 1234.70] Amen. +[1262.70 --> 1263.70] Amen. +[1292.70 --> 1294.70] Amen. +[1322.70 --> 1324.70] Amen. +[1352.70 --> 1354.70] Amen. +[1382.70 --> 1384.70] Amen. +[1412.70 --> 1414.70] Amen. +[1442.70 --> 1462.00] You may be seated. +[1467.00 --> 1468.90] Let's bow our heads in prayer. +[1472.70 --> 1484.74] Holy and merciful God, our creator, our defender, in your presence we confess our offenses against you, our sinfulness and our shortcomings. +[1485.96 --> 1489.84] In Psalm 139 we heard of how intimately you know each of us. +[1490.46 --> 1495.04] We have to admit that often that can be both comforting but also humbling. +[1496.10 --> 1497.92] Only you alone know our hearts. +[1497.92 --> 1504.08] Only you know how often we have sinned and how often we have wandered from your ways. +[1504.78 --> 1508.16] We have acted in ways that are not at all Christ-like. +[1509.12 --> 1513.12] We have not honored you in our thoughts, our words, or our deeds. +[1513.78 --> 1517.20] Have mercy on us, Lord, for we are ashamed and sorry. +[1517.20 --> 1523.64] We know that it is our sins for which you willingly suffered and died an earthly death. +[1524.06 --> 1526.14] And we don't ever want to take that for granted. +[1526.66 --> 1527.50] We're so grateful. +[1528.44 --> 1529.18] Help us, Lord. +[1530.08 --> 1531.26] Purify our hearts. +[1532.04 --> 1535.08] Help us to live every day in your light and in your ways. +[1535.86 --> 1537.02] Thank you for the cross. +[1537.78 --> 1540.02] Jesus, take our lives and lead us on. +[1540.24 --> 1542.44] May we be a sacrifice to you. +[1542.44 --> 1545.00] In your precious name alone we pray. +[1545.52 --> 1545.86] Amen. +[1545.86 --> 1545.98] Amen. +[1572.44 --> 1580.18] Lord, you have my heart. +[1580.18 --> 1586.10] And I will search for yours. +[1587.52 --> 1594.68] Jesus, take my life and lead me on. +[1594.68 --> 1602.42] Lord, you have my heart. +[1602.42 --> 1608.60] And I will search for yours. +[1609.60 --> 1615.42] Can we be to you a sacrifice? +[1615.42 --> 1645.40] Lord, you have my heart. +[1645.40 --> 1653.14] Lord, you have my heart. +[1653.14 --> 1659.14] And I will search for yours. +[1659.14 --> 1666.88] Lord, you have my heart. +[1666.88 --> 1670.88] And I will search for yours. +[1671.88 --> 1678.88] Jesus, take my life and lead me on. +[1678.88 --> 1686.62] Lord, you have my heart. +[1686.62 --> 1691.62] And I will search for yours. +[1691.62 --> 1698.62] Let me be to you a sacrifice. +[1698.62 --> 1700.36] Lord, you have my heart. +[1700.36 --> 1706.36] And I will praise you, Lord. +[1706.36 --> 1710.36] And I will praise you, Lord. +[1710.36 --> 1718.36] And I will save the blood of God. +[1718.36 --> 1720.10] Lord, you have my heart. +[1720.10 --> 1726.10] And I will search for yours. +[1726.10 --> 1728.10] And I will search for yours. +[1728.10 --> 1730.10] And I will search for yours. +[1730.10 --> 1737.84] Lord, you have my heart. +[1737.84 --> 1745.58] Lord, you have my heart. +[1745.58 --> 1747.58] And I will search for yours. +[1747.58 --> 1751.58] And I will search for yours. +[1751.58 --> 1759.58] Jesus, take my life and lead me on. +[1759.58 --> 1767.32] Lord, you have my heart. +[1767.32 --> 1768.72] Please stand for the next song. +[1768.72 --> 1772.76] Let me pray. +[1773.46 --> 1782.62] Lord, you have my heart. +[1782.62 --> 1785.78] Please stand for your throne. +[1785.78 --> 1787.36] Amen. +[1787.36 --> 1788.14] Amen. +[1788.14 --> 1789.34] Amen. +[1789.34 --> 1790.56] Amen. +[1790.56 --> 1792.62] Amen. +[1792.62 --> 1793.54] Amen. +[1793.58 --> 1794.70] Amen. +[1794.70 --> 1794.94] Amen. +[1794.94 --> 1796.08] Amen. +[1796.08 --> 1810.08] You give light, you are Lord. You bring light to the darkness and give hope. +[1810.08 --> 1817.08] You restore every one that is broken. +[1817.08 --> 1824.08] You bring light to the light, you are Lord. +[1824.08 --> 1832.08] It's your breath in our lungs, till we pour out our praise, pour out our praise. +[1832.08 --> 1842.08] It's your breath in our lungs, till we pour out our praise to all you. +[1847.08 --> 1857.08] You give light, you are Lord. You bring light to the darkness and give hope. +[1857.08 --> 1862.08] You give hope, you are Lord. You give hope, you are Lord. +[1862.08 --> 1872.08] You give light, you are Lord. You give light, you are Lord. +[1872.08 --> 1878.08] It's your breath in our lungs, till we pour out our praise. +[1878.08 --> 1888.08] You give light, you are Lord. You give light, you are Lord. +[1888.08 --> 1894.08] It's your breath in our lungs, till we pour out our praise. +[1894.08 --> 1896.08] You give light, you are Lord. +[1896.08 --> 1898.08] You give light, you are Lord. +[1898.08 --> 1900.08] You give light, you are Lord. +[1900.08 --> 1902.08] It's your breath in our lungs, till we pour out our praise. +[1902.08 --> 1904.08] You give light, you are Lord. +[1904.08 --> 1914.08] You give light, you are Lord. +[1914.08 --> 1919.08] You give light, you are Lord. +[1919.08 --> 1931.08] You give light, you are Lord. +[1931.08 --> 1936.08] You give light, you are Lord. +[1936.08 --> 1939.08] You you give light, you are Lord. +[1939.08 --> 1941.08] Oh +[1969.08 --> 1971.08] Oh +[1999.08 --> 2001.08] Oh +[2001.08 --> 2003.08] Oh +[2003.08 --> 2005.08] Oh +[2005.08 --> 2007.08] Oh +[2007.08 --> 2009.08] Oh +[2009.08 --> 2011.08] Oh +[2011.08 --> 2013.08] Oh +[2013.08 --> 2015.08] Oh +[2015.08 --> 2017.08] Oh +[2017.08 --> 2019.08] Oh +[2019.08 --> 2021.08] Oh +[2025.08 --> 2043.08] As we began and said at the beginning we have the opportunity to welcome another family into our church family here this morning and to do that I'm going to invite the Verhoove family up to the front and so Warren and Mel Amelia Matteo Josephine and Georgia are all going to invite the Verhoove family up to the front. +[2043.08 --> 2053.08] And so Warren and Mel Amelia Matteo Josephine and Georgia are all going to come up to the front why don't you guys come up to this part of the stage here. +[2053.08 --> 2058.08] We'll start on this side and then we'll move over here eventually. +[2058.08 --> 2063.08] But here people can see us and it makes it easier for the camera to follow where we are. +[2063.08 --> 2079.08] So the Verhoove have come to us from Chilliwack Alliance Church and have been worshiping with us for a little while now after moving into the neighborhood up the hill in Marieville. +[2079.08 --> 2099.08] It's our hope and prayer that here at Emmanuel your faith will be strengthened that your love for Jesus will be grown and that you will find opportunity to serve in the spirit as you join with us on mission with God in this community and through it to the world. +[2099.08 --> 2112.78] As we welcome you into our church family we want to ask you to affirm faith that you have professed and been baptized in and affirm your commitment to God's mission in and through Langley Emanuel here. +[2113.70 --> 2116.52] To do so I'm going to ask three questions. +[2116.90 --> 2119.34] At the end of those three questions I will invite you to respond. +[2119.86 --> 2121.08] We do with God's help. +[2121.08 --> 2129.48] First, do you believe in Jesus as your Savior and Lord and that in him only is hope and freedom from sin found? +[2130.34 --> 2140.46] Do you believe that the Bible is the word of God revealing his plan for redemption in Jesus Christ and that the preaching and teaching of Langley Emanuel faithfully reflect this truth? +[2140.46 --> 2150.30] And do you promise with the help of the Holy Spirit to do all you can to strengthen your relationship to Jesus by being part of the life of this church family? +[2150.72 --> 2159.02] Recognizing its oversight and authority and joining with us on mission for Jesus in this community, this city, and to the world. +[2159.40 --> 2160.68] Warren and Mel, what is your answer? +[2161.10 --> 2162.40] We do with God's help. +[2162.76 --> 2163.04] Amen. +[2163.04 --> 2163.20] Amen. +[2163.20 --> 2163.28] Amen. +[2165.62 --> 2174.32] Now as we have welcomed you in our church family, you also then receive the blessing and the privileges of baptism. +[2175.54 --> 2182.58] We have welcomed you and now we come to a service of baptism together. +[2183.52 --> 2191.92] And if you are unfamiliar with the Reformed tradition and our experiences and ideas, theology around baptism, +[2191.92 --> 2205.04] let me just say that we don't baptize infants out of superstition or just because of tradition or because we particularly like cute babies and even not cute babies, but none of those exist. +[2206.00 --> 2217.18] We baptize infants because they are covenant children and the promises of God are extended to them and therefore they should receive the sign of the covenant. +[2217.18 --> 2222.52] In Genesis 15, God made a promise to Abraham. +[2223.24 --> 2227.22] And this covenant was sealed with the sign of circumcision in Genesis 17. +[2228.08 --> 2230.68] And God promised to bless Abraham. +[2231.48 --> 2234.68] Now for Abraham, this meant two things in particular. +[2235.22 --> 2239.40] It meant offspring, it meant babies, and it meant land. +[2239.40 --> 2246.06] But at the heart of the covenant was God's promise that he would be a God to Abraham and his children. +[2247.06 --> 2252.86] And God cut a covenant into Israel's flesh, carving out for himself a people. +[2254.06 --> 2259.20] And in the fullness of time, God sent his only son, Jesus, to be our Savior. +[2259.36 --> 2262.98] And in his death on the cross, our old self is dead and buried. +[2262.98 --> 2268.34] And in his resurrection, we rise to new life and look forward to his new creation. +[2269.72 --> 2273.54] When we baptize in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, +[2274.00 --> 2280.94] the triune God seals our adoption as his children and writes his name invisibly on our foreheads. +[2281.46 --> 2281.84] He says, +[2281.92 --> 2287.36] You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God. +[2287.54 --> 2291.60] Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God. +[2291.60 --> 2297.24] By baptism, we recognize a new identity in Christ Jesus. +[2298.42 --> 2300.68] So if you guys shift over here. +[2303.20 --> 2308.12] We come to administer the sacrament of baptism to Georgia today, +[2308.36 --> 2311.90] then with the weight of church history to encourage us +[2311.90 --> 2316.84] and the example of redemptive history to confirm our practice. +[2317.42 --> 2320.00] We baptize in obedience to Christ's command, +[2320.00 --> 2326.20] and the sacrament that we are about to administer is a sign of the inclusion into the covenant community +[2326.20 --> 2327.82] as circumcision once was. +[2328.38 --> 2332.54] And the water we are about to sprinkle is a sign of the cleansing from sin +[2332.54 --> 2336.24] as the sprinkled blood of bulls and goats also once was. +[2337.22 --> 2341.68] We pray that Georgia will take advantage of all her covenant privileges, +[2342.24 --> 2344.96] that she will acknowledge her Lord all the days of her life, +[2344.96 --> 2349.68] and that she will make the faith promises offered here today her own. +[2350.62 --> 2351.30] Warren and Mel, +[2352.12 --> 2353.80] you've shared your profession of faith already, +[2354.14 --> 2355.32] but I have one more question. +[2356.36 --> 2357.46] Do you promise, +[2357.86 --> 2359.54] in reliance on the Holy Spirit, +[2359.62 --> 2361.22] with the help of the Christian community, +[2361.60 --> 2363.10] to do all in your power +[2363.10 --> 2364.66] to instruct Georgia +[2364.66 --> 2366.48] and all of your children +[2366.48 --> 2367.86] in the Christian faith, +[2367.86 --> 2369.90] and to lead them by your example +[2369.90 --> 2372.68] into the life of Christian discipleship? +[2373.02 --> 2373.68] What is your answer? +[2375.40 --> 2375.84] Amen. +[2376.92 --> 2378.10] Our Lord Jesus said, +[2378.28 --> 2379.96] let the little children come to me +[2379.96 --> 2381.32] and do not hinder them, +[2381.48 --> 2383.84] for to them belongs the kingdom of God. +[2384.28 --> 2384.78] And so, +[2384.92 --> 2386.42] if you are a little child +[2386.42 --> 2387.52] or a little child at heart +[2387.52 --> 2388.78] and would like a better vantage point, +[2389.14 --> 2391.10] I'm going to invite you to come up to the front here +[2391.10 --> 2393.62] and just sit around the edge +[2393.62 --> 2395.16] so that you can see +[2395.16 --> 2397.42] and participate in this +[2397.42 --> 2399.48] with Georgia. +[2403.74 --> 2404.78] Come on, right in. +[2404.84 --> 2405.38] Right in, Ruby. +[2405.48 --> 2405.82] Right here. +[2405.90 --> 2407.82] Take the lead and be bold in it. +[2408.18 --> 2408.58] Perfect. +[2416.20 --> 2417.62] In just a moment, guys, +[2417.66 --> 2419.18] we're going to take this water +[2419.18 --> 2422.04] and we're going to place it +[2422.04 --> 2423.52] over top of Georgia's head. +[2426.88 --> 2429.90] And just like you wash your bodies +[2429.90 --> 2431.28] to be clean of dirt, +[2431.44 --> 2435.50] God promises to wash us clean of our sin +[2435.50 --> 2436.94] and to make us his own. +[2437.06 --> 2440.20] That's what this water is a symbol of. +[2440.88 --> 2441.82] So as you see this +[2441.82 --> 2443.64] and as Georgia gets this put on her head, +[2444.10 --> 2444.90] God is saying, +[2444.90 --> 2446.90] you are my daughter. +[2446.90 --> 2449.20] Just as he has said to many of you, +[2449.30 --> 2451.10] you are my child. +[2452.74 --> 2453.70] Let me put her forward here. +[2458.90 --> 2459.30] Georgia, +[2459.78 --> 2460.32] Ricky, +[2460.78 --> 2461.20] Verhoof. +[2461.76 --> 2463.60] I baptize you in the name of the Father, +[2464.50 --> 2465.60] the name of the Son, +[2466.36 --> 2468.00] and the name of the Holy Spirit. +[2469.00 --> 2469.36] Amen. +[2469.36 --> 2469.50] Amen. +[2469.50 --> 2469.54] Amen. +[2469.54 --> 2469.56] Amen. +[2469.56 --> 2469.62] Amen. +[2469.62 --> 2469.66] Amen. +[2476.90 --> 2484.00] If baptism is a symbol of the death +[2484.00 --> 2485.26] and resurrection of Jesus, +[2485.44 --> 2487.16] it is fitting when babies cry +[2487.16 --> 2488.70] because dying and rising +[2488.70 --> 2490.14] is a miracle of God +[2490.14 --> 2491.24] and it is hard work. +[2495.24 --> 2495.88] Georgia, +[2496.40 --> 2499.02] we welcome you +[2499.02 --> 2501.28] into the family of Jesus. +[2502.04 --> 2503.28] And so the Lord bless you +[2503.28 --> 2504.48] and keep you. +[2504.48 --> 2505.16] Lord, +[2505.22 --> 2506.56] make his face to shine upon you +[2506.56 --> 2507.84] and be gracious to you. +[2508.22 --> 2510.12] The Lord turn his face toward you +[2510.12 --> 2512.62] and give you his peace. +[2513.34 --> 2514.28] In this way, +[2514.40 --> 2516.10] the Lord writes his name +[2516.10 --> 2517.66] on Georgia +[2517.66 --> 2519.58] and makes her his own. +[2520.32 --> 2520.64] Amen. +[2523.82 --> 2525.28] May I take her for a second? +[2528.08 --> 2529.12] Hey, beautiful. +[2529.12 --> 2534.44] Congregation of Jesus Christ, +[2535.24 --> 2539.86] this child is a member of our family. +[2541.10 --> 2543.68] As she comes to us from Warren and Mel, +[2543.88 --> 2545.12] make no mistake about it, +[2545.18 --> 2546.32] she comes to you +[2546.32 --> 2548.40] and is now your spiritual daughter. +[2549.90 --> 2551.94] And so whether you are 11 +[2551.94 --> 2554.86] or 111, +[2555.56 --> 2557.20] she belongs to you +[2557.20 --> 2558.74] just as you belong to her. +[2559.92 --> 2560.24] Today, +[2560.40 --> 2561.88] she begins a journey of faith +[2561.88 --> 2563.34] that we hope and pray +[2563.34 --> 2565.20] will one day include +[2565.20 --> 2566.32] her standing again +[2566.32 --> 2567.38] in front of us +[2567.38 --> 2568.36] saying, +[2568.86 --> 2570.00] this promise offered to me +[2570.00 --> 2570.60] in baptism, +[2570.80 --> 2573.74] I believe as my own. +[2574.64 --> 2576.80] And you have the privilege, +[2577.44 --> 2579.10] you have the responsibility +[2579.10 --> 2581.36] of helping her +[2581.36 --> 2583.46] in that journey. +[2583.46 --> 2589.04] She is of us +[2589.04 --> 2591.82] because she has the name of Jesus +[2591.82 --> 2593.88] written on her forehead +[2593.88 --> 2596.02] and so begins +[2596.02 --> 2597.82] her journey of faith +[2597.82 --> 2598.78] with you. +[2599.52 --> 2600.94] And so receive her +[2600.94 --> 2602.92] as your daughter +[2602.92 --> 2604.46] in the Lord. +[2605.74 --> 2606.38] Congregation, +[2606.52 --> 2607.66] I'm going to invite you to stand +[2607.66 --> 2609.02] because you too +[2609.02 --> 2609.68] are going to offer +[2609.68 --> 2610.80] a promise and a blessing +[2610.80 --> 2612.16] to Georgia, +[2612.48 --> 2613.56] to Warren and Mel. +[2621.16 --> 2621.80] Congregation, +[2622.26 --> 2623.48] do you promise +[2623.48 --> 2624.22] to love +[2624.22 --> 2624.88] and courage +[2624.88 --> 2625.58] and support +[2625.58 --> 2626.82] Warren and Mel, +[2627.28 --> 2628.32] Georgia and Amelia +[2628.32 --> 2629.08] and Mateo +[2629.08 --> 2629.92] and Josephine +[2629.92 --> 2630.94] by teaching +[2630.94 --> 2632.02] the gospel +[2632.02 --> 2632.94] of God's love, +[2633.36 --> 2634.62] by being an example +[2634.62 --> 2635.70] of Christian faith +[2635.70 --> 2636.30] and character +[2636.30 --> 2637.40] and by giving +[2637.40 --> 2638.66] the strong support +[2638.66 --> 2640.00] of God's family +[2640.00 --> 2640.92] in fellowship +[2640.92 --> 2641.78] and prayer +[2641.78 --> 2642.74] and in service? +[2643.04 --> 2643.90] What is your answer? +[2646.40 --> 2646.88] Amen. +[2647.58 --> 2648.04] Amen. +[2648.20 --> 2648.74] Would you please +[2648.74 --> 2650.10] have a seat together? +[2650.50 --> 2651.26] Kids, you can go back +[2651.26 --> 2652.54] to your... +[2652.54 --> 2653.28] Would you mind just moving +[2653.28 --> 2653.88] to the front +[2653.88 --> 2654.68] on the ground there? +[2656.22 --> 2658.18] To mark this occasion. +[2659.18 --> 2660.48] Yeah, on the ground, Warren. +[2660.60 --> 2661.42] So then we can... +[2661.42 --> 2663.02] We have a gift for you +[2663.02 --> 2663.64] and a little bit +[2663.64 --> 2664.20] of a welcome +[2664.20 --> 2666.24] from our church +[2666.24 --> 2667.36] and a certificate +[2667.36 --> 2668.40] and so I'm going to invite +[2668.40 --> 2669.62] Eric Hubert up. +[2669.78 --> 2670.44] He's already here. +[2670.58 --> 2672.82] He is your new district elder +[2672.82 --> 2674.84] and so he will connect +[2674.84 --> 2675.36] with you +[2675.36 --> 2678.08] and he offers you this +[2678.08 --> 2679.34] on behalf of our church. +[2680.18 --> 2681.36] I'm also going to ask +[2681.36 --> 2682.68] that we might pray for them +[2682.68 --> 2683.58] and so Kevin is going +[2683.58 --> 2684.44] to come up to the front. +[2685.00 --> 2685.60] He's going to lead us +[2685.60 --> 2686.64] in prayer for you guys +[2686.64 --> 2688.00] and so if you're an elder +[2688.00 --> 2688.70] in this church +[2688.70 --> 2690.22] or if you have met +[2690.22 --> 2691.76] and welcomed Warren +[2691.76 --> 2692.26] and Mel +[2692.26 --> 2692.90] and their family +[2692.90 --> 2694.52] or if you are family +[2694.52 --> 2695.68] to Warren and Mel +[2695.68 --> 2696.66] we invite you also +[2696.66 --> 2697.38] to come up +[2697.38 --> 2698.30] and we can lay hands +[2698.30 --> 2698.74] on them +[2698.74 --> 2700.46] and welcome them +[2700.46 --> 2700.98] in that way. +[2701.88 --> 2702.88] If you aren't going +[2702.88 --> 2703.50] to come up +[2703.50 --> 2704.24] but would like to +[2704.24 --> 2705.14] you may also just +[2705.14 --> 2706.10] stick out your hand +[2706.10 --> 2707.56] and welcome them +[2707.56 --> 2708.82] in our midst that way. +[2709.68 --> 2710.70] Kevin is going to pray. +[2719.34 --> 2720.32] Let's bow our heads. +[2720.32 --> 2722.32] Holy Father, +[2722.32 --> 2722.34] Holy Father, +[2722.82 --> 2724.06] Son, Spirit, +[2724.16 --> 2724.88] we are grateful +[2724.88 --> 2726.48] that we can come here today +[2726.48 --> 2727.80] and be present here +[2727.80 --> 2728.46] to witness +[2728.46 --> 2729.82] the baptism +[2729.82 --> 2730.90] of Georgia Verhoeven. +[2731.38 --> 2732.18] Lord, we thank you +[2732.18 --> 2733.62] for the Verhoeven family, +[2733.76 --> 2734.12] for Mel, +[2734.24 --> 2734.66] for Warren, +[2734.72 --> 2735.36] that they have come +[2735.36 --> 2736.30] into this place +[2736.30 --> 2737.24] to become part +[2737.24 --> 2738.22] of this congregation, +[2738.42 --> 2739.00] this body +[2739.00 --> 2739.70] and Lord, +[2739.78 --> 2740.38] we are grateful +[2740.38 --> 2741.74] that they have committed +[2741.74 --> 2742.66] to this church +[2742.66 --> 2744.02] just like so many +[2744.02 --> 2744.64] of us here +[2744.64 --> 2745.84] and Lord, +[2745.92 --> 2747.06] as they go forward +[2747.06 --> 2748.72] knowing the promises +[2748.72 --> 2749.64] that you have laid out +[2749.64 --> 2750.60] not just for them +[2750.60 --> 2751.70] but for all of us, +[2752.12 --> 2752.94] that may we revel +[2752.94 --> 2753.54] in that +[2753.54 --> 2754.72] and may we sit +[2754.72 --> 2755.32] in that +[2755.32 --> 2757.06] and may we be confident +[2757.06 --> 2758.28] in those promises +[2758.28 --> 2759.98] that you are our God +[2759.98 --> 2760.94] and that you are +[2760.94 --> 2761.80] with us always. +[2762.80 --> 2763.36] We thank you +[2763.36 --> 2764.08] for this family +[2764.08 --> 2764.62] and we pray +[2764.62 --> 2765.44] that you will continue +[2765.44 --> 2766.80] to walk alongside them +[2766.80 --> 2769.66] and may they glorify you +[2769.66 --> 2770.72] in everything +[2770.72 --> 2771.84] they say and do +[2771.84 --> 2773.08] and Lord, +[2773.18 --> 2774.36] may we as a congregation +[2774.36 --> 2775.18] do this thing. +[2775.68 --> 2776.66] We pray this in your name. +[2777.06 --> 2777.30] Amen. +[2777.30 --> 2777.96] Amen. +[2783.84 --> 2784.74] Thanks guys. +[2792.54 --> 2793.86] Let's stand together +[2793.86 --> 2794.50] and sing +[2794.50 --> 2795.78] of God's faithfulness. +[2795.78 --> 2796.78] Amen. +[2807.30 --> 2808.30] Amen. +[2837.30 --> 2843.84] Great is thy faithfulness, +[2843.84 --> 2848.34] O God my Father, +[2849.34 --> 2852.74] There is no shadow +[2852.74 --> 2856.84] of turning with thee. +[2856.84 --> 2860.84] Thou changeest God, +[2860.92 --> 2862.60] Thy compassion, +[2863.12 --> 2865.16] sing them all. +[2865.16 --> 2868.84] As thou hast been, +[2868.84 --> 2872.60] Thou forever will be. +[2872.60 --> 2877.50] Great is thy faithfulness, +[2877.50 --> 2881.40] Great is thy faithfulness, +[2881.40 --> 2884.42] For in thy Lord, +[2884.54 --> 2888.60] In mercies I see, +[2888.60 --> 2900.18] Though I know +[2900.18 --> 2909.02] I know where Beth- +[2909.02 --> 2922.30] And winter and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above. +[2922.30 --> 2940.30] Joy with all nature in manifold witness, to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. +[2940.30 --> 2957.06] Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness, morning by morning new mercies I see. +[2957.06 --> 2972.18] All I am here is thy land that provided, great is thy faithfulness, Lord, and true. +[2972.18 --> 2973.18] Amen. +[3002.18 --> 3003.18] Amen. +[3003.18 --> 3004.18] Amen. +[3032.18 --> 3038.66] Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, and true. +[3038.66 --> 3039.66] Amen. +[3054.04 --> 3054.76] Good morning. +[3054.94 --> 3057.84] My name is Mike, and I serve as a deacon here in the church family. +[3057.84 --> 3062.46] And we're going to take a moment now to give of the blessings that God has given to us. +[3063.00 --> 3066.36] And this morning we're giving to the Wycliffe Bible Translators. +[3066.86 --> 3070.38] So they are a pretty great little organization. +[3070.80 --> 3072.48] They focus on translating the Bible. +[3072.64 --> 3073.86] And it's more than that. +[3073.96 --> 3077.38] They also focus on literacy and education for people groups. +[3077.86 --> 3082.70] So they spend a lot of time focusing on actually minority groups who either don't have a written language +[3082.70 --> 3086.42] and then, of course, would not have the Bible accessible in their language. +[3086.72 --> 3087.78] So it's pretty cool. +[3087.84 --> 3088.74] What they do. +[3089.16 --> 3095.06] And Wycliffe Canada actually has some major projects going on in Cameroon, the Dominican Republic, +[3095.44 --> 3099.46] or not Dominican Republic, sorry, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and with the Cree Nation +[3099.46 --> 3100.54] in North America here. +[3101.10 --> 3107.60] So, yeah, they work with a lot of local people, local churches, and helping people to access +[3107.60 --> 3108.36] the word of the Lord. +[3108.54 --> 3109.24] It's pretty great work. +[3109.64 --> 3112.94] So please give willingly and freely. +[3113.06 --> 3113.40] Thank you. +[3113.40 --> 3113.46] Thank you. +[3113.46 --> 3114.46] Thank you. +[3114.46 --> 3115.46] Thank you. +[3115.46 --> 3116.46] Thank you. +[3116.46 --> 3117.46] Thank you. +[3117.46 --> 3122.24] Thank you. +[3122.24 --> 3152.22] Thank you. +[3152.24 --> 3182.22] Thank you. +[3182.24 --> 3212.22] Thank you. +[3212.24 --> 3242.22] Thank you. +[3242.24 --> 3248.46] Praise God, praise God, from whom all blessings flow. +[3249.58 --> 3257.62] Praise Him, praise Him, for the wonders of His love. +[3257.62 --> 3265.84] Praise God, praise God, from whom all blessings flow. +[3265.84 --> 3274.84] Praise Him, praise Him, for the wonders of His love. +[3274.84 --> 3292.06] Praise God, praise Him, for the wonders of His love. +[3292.06 --> 3300.28] Praise God, praise Him, for the wonders of His love. +[3300.28 --> 3302.28] Praise God, praise Him, for the wonders of His love. +[3302.28 --> 3309.58] Praise God, praise God, forever He is, we know it is well. +[3309.58 --> 3315.80] I'm walking in peace. +[3315.80 --> 3317.80] God so loved the world. +[3317.80 --> 3326.02] All right. +[3326.02 --> 3327.02] All right. +[3327.02 --> 3343.24] All right. +[3343.24 --> 3344.08] All right, kids. +[3344.08 --> 3344.46] All right. +[3344.46 --> 3360.46] All right. +[3360.90 --> 3364.52] Hello, how are we all doing today? +[3364.52 --> 3364.60] Good. +[3364.68 --> 3365.68] Good. +[3365.68 --> 3365.72] Good. +[3365.80 --> 3367.18] Can you guys say hi to Hank? +[3367.68 --> 3370.20] Hi, everyone. +[3371.02 --> 3372.68] How are you? +[3373.68 --> 3374.40] Good. +[3374.40 --> 3390.40] What? Hey, I have a question. What did we do here in Kids Corner last week? Do you remember? Yeah. We did. We just baptized your little sister. That's so right. And what do you remember what we did here last week? Yeah. +[3390.40 --> 3419.46] That's right. We learned how to welcome each other in different languages. Hank, you missed out. That sounds neat. And we made the whole church do it too, right? They all stood up and we learned how people greeted each other in places like Tibet and Japan. Did you do dogs? Sorry? Did you do dogs last week? No, we didn't do dogs. We did different countries. Dogs greet themselves in cool ways too. Everyone stand up. +[3419.46 --> 3437.86] And I need you to bend over at the hip. Okay. Oh, no, no, no. We're not going to do the dog greeting, Hank. That's not, we're not doing that today. We did that last week. Mrs. Nikki led us in that, right? Yeah. Is she the lady who sat on me? Yeah, she did like two years ago and you haven't given it up since. It hurt me a little. +[3437.86 --> 3451.06] All right. Well, today we're going to talk about some other things. And actually, Hank, I was wondering if you could do us a favor. I think you presented or created a little bit of a presentation for us because you went on a trip, which we learned about a month ago. +[3451.42 --> 3453.86] I did by mistake, but I did. +[3454.40 --> 3459.06] He went all over the world and he saw all sorts of things. Can you show us, Hank? +[3459.16 --> 3460.30] Yeah, look at the pictures. +[3460.30 --> 3480.26] So here's Hank at Bridal Falls in BC. Cool, Hank. And then I went out to the Ontario and saw Niagara Falls. Isn't that nice? You used to live near there, right? And then he went even further. Look at this. That's him in the United States at Yosemite Falls. +[3480.26 --> 3507.60] I don't really see you, Hank, though. Where are you? I'm up at the top. Oh, yeah. There you are. I was there for four days. Four days? My guy forgot me at the top of the hill. Oh, that's too bad. It was so beautiful, though. Well, where else did you go, Hank? Let's see. We went to Skagafoss Falls. Whoa, that was in Iceland. And where else? We went, you guys went to Victoria Falls in Zambia? +[3507.60 --> 3517.84] Mm-hmm. It was really big. And we did one more too in Venezuela. Or Angel Falls in Venezuela. Cool. Isn't that so cool? +[3518.52 --> 3522.02] Now, why do you think we want to talk about falls today? I bet you'll never guess. +[3523.20 --> 3531.64] Well, we are talking in Sunday school, in children's worship time, about how brokenness has entered the world through the fall of man. See the link? +[3531.82 --> 3537.02] And how God works through us, even in our brokenness. Isn't that something? +[3537.02 --> 3542.60] Good work. Thank you. And so we're going to talk about that today in children's worship time, okay? +[3543.20 --> 3545.98] Can we bow our heads and pray? Yeah? Let's do that. +[3546.80 --> 3551.20] Dear God, we thank you that we can come to church this morning and we can go to children's worship time today as well. +[3551.26 --> 3556.40] We pray, God, that as we talk about how you work through our weaknesses, that we will be blessed by that. +[3556.48 --> 3560.10] We pray for the adults, too, as they stay back here and learn from Pastor Chris as well. +[3560.22 --> 3564.14] And God, we just ask that you are glorified by everything that happens here today. +[3564.14 --> 3565.84] We pray this in your name. Amen. +[3566.48 --> 3569.46] Okay, we're going to stand up and do the Lord, or the children's blessing, okay? +[3569.70 --> 3573.20] So everybody stand up and let's do this together. +[3573.36 --> 3575.06] We're going to say, the Lord be with you. Are we ready? +[3576.06 --> 3578.14] The Lord be with you. +[3578.54 --> 3579.98] And also with you. +[3580.28 --> 3581.20] All right, you know where you're going. +[3581.20 --> 3581.70] Yes! +[3585.70 --> 3586.02] Yes! +[3586.02 --> 3604.92] Good morning. +[3605.74 --> 3608.14] My name is Daryl. I'm one of the elders here at Emanuel. +[3608.74 --> 3611.80] I just have a few announcements before we get into the church family prayer. +[3611.80 --> 3614.48] So next week is our annual AGM. +[3615.38 --> 3619.52] And so we will be talking about the 2024 ministry and mission budget. +[3620.12 --> 3625.02] We also will gather for the, at 6 p.m., a little bit earlier, for the Tri-Soup Tournament. +[3625.98 --> 3628.18] So looking forward to seeing what everyone can bring. +[3628.48 --> 3632.72] I'm not competitive at all, so you won't be worrying about my soup. +[3632.72 --> 3640.38] And then also, as of October 31st, we are about 24% behind on the year-to-date giving. +[3641.08 --> 3645.66] So we are grateful for everyone's generosity to this point, and we just hope that we can finish the year off strong. +[3646.42 --> 3648.88] And we can support all those ministries in our church. +[3649.84 --> 3652.14] A couple of updates for prayer requests as well. +[3653.00 --> 3660.10] Sai Visser is back in the hospital, and so he underwent, so he went back into the hospital due to severe pain in his shoulder. +[3660.10 --> 3665.62] And they learned that, unfortunately, the cancer that he was in remission from is back. +[3666.24 --> 3667.44] And so we pray for Sai and Greta. +[3668.24 --> 3670.60] And they are also very thankful for your prayers. +[3671.64 --> 3673.12] We pray for Judy Prestig. +[3673.88 --> 3675.24] It's her daughter-in-law, Nicole. +[3675.84 --> 3680.08] Wife to Dan was taken to hospital Friday night after her heart stopped. +[3680.70 --> 3684.26] So they did revive her, and they're treating her for various concerns. +[3684.50 --> 3686.60] So we pray for that family. +[3686.60 --> 3692.38] And just an update on Teenie Vriend as well, a mom to Brenda and Linda and Jody. +[3693.04 --> 3694.20] She remains in hospice. +[3694.96 --> 3697.72] And they are watching right now, so hello, Teenie and family. +[3698.64 --> 3705.28] We just continue to pray for the peace of Christ in the face of death and the hope of resurrection as they journey in this valley of the shadow. +[3705.70 --> 3708.52] The family is grateful for all of your prayers and support as well. +[3708.52 --> 3710.48] And one last prayer update. +[3710.74 --> 3714.24] Rob Alkama's niece, Lindsay, in Ontario, has just passed away. +[3714.68 --> 3715.76] So the funeral is today. +[3716.00 --> 3718.86] So we pray for Rob and his siblings who are out in Ontario at the moment. +[3721.02 --> 3723.20] Let's go to God in our church family prayer. +[3723.20 --> 3734.80] Father in heaven, we come before you in thanks this morning for the gift of joining together in worship and fellowship. +[3735.62 --> 3740.40] As we come before you, we are grateful for your love and grace that sustains us each day. +[3741.30 --> 3745.88] We confess, Lord, that we often fall short of reflecting your love and grace in our lives. +[3745.88 --> 3756.02] Forgive us for the times we have turned away from your will, for your harsh selfishness, and for the moments we have failed to extend compassion and kindness to others. +[3756.52 --> 3762.66] Grant us hearts eager to seek reconciliation and humility to follow in the footsteps of Christ. +[3763.60 --> 3767.60] Please be with the Hogawoning-Hibbenike families as they grieve the loss of loved ones. +[3768.20 --> 3771.32] Give them comfort as they have the memorial services this week. +[3771.32 --> 3776.64] Please be with Tini Green and her family as she is now in palliative care. +[3777.36 --> 3784.66] We also pray for the many others who are struggling with health concerns, whether they be known, unknown, physical, mental, or emotional. +[3785.32 --> 3790.84] Many suffer in silence and we pray you open their hearts to those around them who can help and support them +[3790.84 --> 3794.44] and give us what we need to be there for those in our lives we can help. +[3795.22 --> 3800.90] In a world filled with turmoil and uncertainty, we lift our prayers for healing and peace. +[3800.90 --> 3803.82] We pray for those affected by the war in Ukraine and Israel. +[3804.48 --> 3809.06] Please give wisdom to the leaders as they make decisions that can have long-lasting impacts on their citizens. +[3809.98 --> 3816.88] We think of your word in Luke 21, and then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with great power and great glory. +[3817.40 --> 3823.24] Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads because your redemption is drawing near. +[3824.08 --> 3827.26] What hope and encouragement we can take from your word, O Lord. +[3827.26 --> 3831.74] Be with those that are struggling in their faith and continue to work in their hearts. +[3832.22 --> 3835.54] We pray for Pastor Chris as he brings us your word this morning. +[3836.12 --> 3838.90] May you speak through him and convict us through your word. +[3839.42 --> 3843.06] As we continue on this journey of faith together, deepen our understanding of your word. +[3843.68 --> 3848.00] Open our hearts to receive your teachings and empower us to live out the gospel in our daily lives. +[3848.68 --> 3852.32] Help us to be a light in our communities, sharing your love and grace with everyone we encounter. +[3852.32 --> 3860.28] Lord, we thank you for the blessing that overflows in our lives, the joy of fellowship, and for the privilege of worshiping you together. +[3860.58 --> 3862.98] May your spirit continue to guide us and empower us. +[3863.74 --> 3867.22] We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen. +[3867.22 --> 3867.32] Amen. +[3867.32 --> 3867.38] Amen. +[3882.32 --> 3883.32] Amen. +[3883.32 --> 3884.32] Amen. +[3884.32 --> 3885.32] Amen. +[3885.32 --> 3886.32] Amen. +[3886.32 --> 3887.32] Amen. +[3887.32 --> 3888.32] Amen. +[3888.32 --> 3896.72] Over the last while, we have been working hard in working our way through the book of Romans, +[3897.10 --> 3901.36] in particular, more recently, chapters 9 through 11. +[3902.06 --> 3907.62] We continue with that this morning, reading chapter 11, the first 10 verses. +[3907.62 --> 3911.16] It will be on the screen behind me, our first time through it. +[3911.62 --> 3916.40] But if you have a Bible, I encourage you, as always, to open that up, to have that in front of you, +[3916.46 --> 3921.26] as we will be making reference and doing a little bit of jumping around. +[3923.46 --> 3930.94] Before I read the text, let me say, if when you got the e-bulletin or when you walked in this morning +[3930.94 --> 3936.88] and got the worship paper and you saw the title of this message being, +[3936.88 --> 3938.56] What About Israel? +[3939.88 --> 3947.00] And you were immediately concerned because of the geopolitical situations that we find ourselves in. +[3948.00 --> 3951.48] Let me say that this isn't that talk. +[3951.48 --> 3959.32] This is, I believe, a more important question about identity and theology, +[3960.08 --> 3964.86] but I'm also not going to use this platform to engage in geopolitics. +[3965.14 --> 3966.48] I don't think that's faithful. +[3967.38 --> 3969.38] Now, I have lots of opinions and perspectives, +[3969.60 --> 3973.40] and I'm happy to go tete-a-tete with anyone who wants to debate those things. +[3973.74 --> 3975.66] We can do that after over coffee. +[3975.66 --> 3981.52] So, if that's what you were here to hear, apologies, it's not what you're going to hear. +[3983.20 --> 3990.32] What we are going to do is read what God has for us in Romans 11, +[3990.52 --> 4000.20] as Paul wrestles with the sovereignty of God and the people of Israel's seeming rejection +[4000.20 --> 4002.88] of the message of the gospel. +[4002.88 --> 4008.52] And so then let's read together in Romans 11. +[4011.62 --> 4013.44] Paul writes, he continues, +[4013.88 --> 4017.42] I ask then, did God reject his people? +[4018.58 --> 4019.66] By no means. +[4020.58 --> 4025.18] I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham from the tribe of Benjamin. +[4026.30 --> 4029.28] God did not reject his people whom he foreknew. +[4029.28 --> 4033.16] Don't you know what scripture says in the passage about Elijah? +[4033.70 --> 4037.12] How he appealed to God against Israel, saying, +[4037.52 --> 4040.32] Lord, they have killed your prophets and torn down your altars. +[4040.52 --> 4043.86] I am the only one left, and they are trying to kill me. +[4044.64 --> 4046.02] And what was God's answer to him? +[4047.02 --> 4051.56] I have reserved for myself 7,000 who have not bowed the knee to Baal. +[4051.56 --> 4056.26] So too, at the present time, there is a remnant chosen by grace. +[4056.96 --> 4059.60] And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works. +[4059.88 --> 4062.32] If it were, grace would no longer be grace. +[4063.32 --> 4064.12] What then? +[4065.32 --> 4069.16] What the people of Israel sought so earnestly they did not obtain. +[4069.74 --> 4072.46] The elect among them did, but others were hardened. +[4072.46 --> 4073.98] As it is written, +[4074.94 --> 4077.26] God gave them a spirit of stupor, +[4077.38 --> 4080.50] eyes that could not see and ears that could not hear, +[4080.64 --> 4081.92] to this very day. +[4083.10 --> 4083.88] And David says, +[4084.36 --> 4086.80] May their table become a snare and a trap, +[4086.90 --> 4089.46] a stumbling block and a retribution for them. +[4089.86 --> 4092.54] May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see +[4092.54 --> 4095.24] and their backs be bent forever. +[4095.96 --> 4097.22] This is the word of the Lord. +[4097.22 --> 4097.28] Amen. +[4102.46 --> 4106.50] Did God reject his people? +[4108.44 --> 4113.66] That's the question that Paul moves to next. +[4115.60 --> 4120.30] And it's a question, I think, that actually really makes sense. +[4120.42 --> 4123.54] We could anticipate it pretty eagerly and readily, +[4124.20 --> 4127.40] given where we've been and what he has said. +[4127.40 --> 4131.36] And as we work through it, +[4131.42 --> 4135.68] I hope we will also see that it's the same question +[4135.68 --> 4141.28] that is on the hearts and minds of so many of us here this morning. +[4142.56 --> 4144.64] After every advantage, +[4145.82 --> 4149.44] did God reject the people who rejected him? +[4149.44 --> 4157.46] So let me give you a super quick three-line summary +[4157.46 --> 4160.82] and recap of this section of Romans +[4160.82 --> 4162.34] that got us to this point. +[4163.14 --> 4164.56] This will be on the screen, I believe. +[4165.68 --> 4168.66] Chapter 9, one-sentence summary, +[4168.90 --> 4171.96] God chooses who he will save through faith in the gospel. +[4172.92 --> 4174.46] Chapter 10, part 1, +[4174.46 --> 4177.82] we humans are responsible for our rejection of him +[4177.82 --> 4180.02] and our disobedience and obstinance. +[4180.58 --> 4181.90] And then chapter 10, part 2, +[4182.38 --> 4185.42] we are used by God to preach the gospel +[4185.42 --> 4187.86] by which people are saved. +[4189.04 --> 4191.04] And so when you stack those things together, +[4191.54 --> 4192.74] the question is, +[4193.00 --> 4197.90] why doesn't God turn Israel's heart to him? +[4199.10 --> 4200.44] Has he abandoned them? +[4201.76 --> 4203.08] That's the heart of the question. +[4203.08 --> 4204.94] Does God reject his people? +[4204.94 --> 4208.92] Given what we have learned about God, +[4209.20 --> 4212.22] that he chooses who he will save by the gospel, +[4212.72 --> 4215.60] why is it that they don't believe? +[4217.10 --> 4218.62] If, as we said before, +[4218.80 --> 4220.18] regeneration precedes faith, +[4220.24 --> 4222.28] and I think we've seen that pretty convincingly +[4222.28 --> 4223.34] in our work together, +[4223.88 --> 4227.48] does someone's, or does Israel's, +[4227.48 --> 4231.52] current unbelief mean that God has rejected them? +[4231.52 --> 4236.84] Does unbelief in this moment mean God's rejection +[4236.84 --> 4239.48] for the rest of our moments? +[4240.72 --> 4241.84] And if not, +[4242.76 --> 4247.76] what might the reason for ongoing hope be? +[4249.74 --> 4251.22] I hope you can begin to see it, right? +[4251.24 --> 4253.20] When we ask the question that way, +[4253.42 --> 4255.12] we're starting to see +[4255.12 --> 4258.72] the kind of existential crisis moment +[4258.72 --> 4259.88] that we're entering into +[4259.88 --> 4261.72] and we're beginning to anticipate +[4261.72 --> 4265.16] the hope that Christian parents have +[4265.16 --> 4266.56] on a day like today +[4266.56 --> 4270.38] when we baptize an infant like Georgia, right? +[4270.40 --> 4271.90] That the promises made today, +[4272.04 --> 4275.50] the promises uttered by God to her and to us, +[4275.84 --> 4277.72] the promises that we make to him, +[4278.02 --> 4279.94] and the promises of parents +[4279.94 --> 4283.12] to our heavenly Father, right? +[4283.12 --> 4288.22] What might be the reason for our hope? +[4289.56 --> 4292.38] That's the question in this text. +[4294.30 --> 4296.56] Now, I really do hope you can see +[4296.56 --> 4298.42] that I'm not exaggerating this case. +[4299.00 --> 4301.52] I'm not trying to make a rhetorical flourish here +[4301.52 --> 4304.36] because that's just good communication, right? +[4304.54 --> 4306.84] The depths of this question, +[4307.06 --> 4308.34] the depths of the anguish, +[4308.62 --> 4310.42] and the emotional realities +[4310.42 --> 4312.68] that we find ourselves are right here. +[4313.12 --> 4317.74] They're this moment, right now, +[4318.88 --> 4320.62] with all the advantages +[4320.62 --> 4322.86] of having received the promises of God, +[4323.56 --> 4326.92] what does it mean when someone rejects him? +[4328.98 --> 4329.12] Right? +[4329.54 --> 4332.92] Did God reject his people? +[4334.70 --> 4336.24] And immediately, right, +[4336.32 --> 4338.50] immediately he gives an answer to that question. +[4339.20 --> 4339.34] Right? +[4339.38 --> 4340.54] Did God reject his people? +[4340.54 --> 4342.42] By no means. +[4343.12 --> 4345.64] And then, all of chapter 11 +[4345.64 --> 4348.98] gives us three reasons +[4348.98 --> 4351.26] why that's not the case. +[4352.52 --> 4353.22] Right? +[4353.30 --> 4355.06] And so, here are those reasons. +[4355.18 --> 4356.58] It's an overview of chapter 11. +[4357.44 --> 4357.72] Right? +[4357.94 --> 4361.62] First, we see that Israel's unbelief isn't total. +[4362.02 --> 4362.24] Right? +[4362.26 --> 4364.68] That there is a remnant who believe +[4364.68 --> 4370.26] and the elect will show themselves eventually. +[4370.82 --> 4374.22] And then, we can see that Israel's stumbling, +[4374.54 --> 4375.36] their rejection, +[4375.82 --> 4376.98] was for the purpose, +[4377.40 --> 4378.38] for God's purpose, +[4378.48 --> 4380.42] of grafting in Gentiles. +[4380.50 --> 4382.76] That's the second part of chapter 11. +[4382.76 --> 4384.38] And then, chapter 3, +[4384.50 --> 4386.32] the third part of chapter 11 +[4386.32 --> 4388.42] says that there will be a point +[4388.42 --> 4390.22] when it is true to say +[4390.22 --> 4394.18] that all of Israel is saved by grace through faith. +[4394.74 --> 4398.18] And that may happen as a mass revival at some point, +[4398.28 --> 4400.08] or what I think is more likely, +[4400.22 --> 4402.10] and we'll get into this next week, +[4402.10 --> 4405.64] is a slower, more developed +[4405.64 --> 4407.62] throughout history kind of thing. +[4409.06 --> 4409.94] But we'll get there. +[4411.16 --> 4413.66] So, if your Bibles are open, +[4414.12 --> 4415.58] and you see chapter 11, +[4415.68 --> 4418.38] you see it has this kind of flow to it. +[4418.42 --> 4419.38] It has this movement. +[4420.04 --> 4420.26] Right? +[4420.30 --> 4421.10] In the first section, +[4421.32 --> 4422.98] Israel's unbelief isn't total. +[4423.14 --> 4424.12] In the second section, +[4424.58 --> 4426.50] we learn that Israel's stumbling +[4426.50 --> 4427.72] was so that Gentiles, +[4427.88 --> 4429.66] that's, I think, all of us here, +[4429.96 --> 4431.22] can be grafted in. +[4431.22 --> 4432.18] But also, +[4432.42 --> 4433.70] that natural branches +[4433.70 --> 4436.18] are more easily grafted back in. +[4436.84 --> 4437.18] And then, +[4437.28 --> 4438.90] in the second part of chapter 11, +[4439.28 --> 4441.46] we see that there is a point +[4441.46 --> 4443.50] where it will be true to say +[4443.50 --> 4447.12] that all Israel is saved by grace through faith. +[4448.20 --> 4449.58] Now, I paint that big picture +[4449.58 --> 4451.52] because it's important to see +[4451.52 --> 4453.26] and anticipate some of your questions, +[4453.40 --> 4455.58] but also to say that this morning, +[4455.78 --> 4457.28] we are focusing on number one. +[4459.08 --> 4459.26] Right? +[4459.26 --> 4461.40] Israel's unbelief isn't total. +[4461.58 --> 4463.86] We'll look at the next two next week. +[4465.48 --> 4468.00] And so, in verses 1 through 10, +[4468.08 --> 4468.98] what we read, +[4469.96 --> 4472.62] we will see three ways, +[4472.68 --> 4474.66] I hope we will see three ways +[4474.66 --> 4478.74] that show how Israel's unbelief isn't total, +[4479.08 --> 4479.84] and therefore, +[4480.38 --> 4482.56] God hasn't rejected His people. +[4482.56 --> 4485.28] We'll see that there is a remnant +[4485.28 --> 4486.28] who currently believe. +[4486.78 --> 4488.60] We will see that grace is still grace +[4488.60 --> 4490.38] and faith is the gift of grace. +[4490.90 --> 4492.70] And we will see the elect +[4492.70 --> 4494.54] will always reveal themselves, +[4494.76 --> 4496.64] even if it takes a lifetime. +[4497.50 --> 4498.68] And so, let's start with number one. +[4500.14 --> 4502.84] One of the ways that we can know +[4502.84 --> 4505.38] that God has not rejected His people +[4505.38 --> 4508.66] is because there is a remnant +[4508.66 --> 4510.70] who believe. +[4512.14 --> 4513.90] Now, remember, right, +[4513.98 --> 4517.16] the question is, +[4517.60 --> 4520.82] did God reject His people, Israel? +[4521.64 --> 4523.54] And Paul's immediate response +[4523.54 --> 4525.40] is, by no means. +[4525.40 --> 4529.04] And then his supporting argument +[4529.04 --> 4532.32] is Paul himself. +[4533.70 --> 4533.82] Right? +[4533.90 --> 4534.64] So, how does he know +[4534.64 --> 4536.00] that God hasn't rejected Israel? +[4536.36 --> 4537.64] Because, he says, +[4537.78 --> 4540.54] I am an Israelite myself. +[4541.38 --> 4543.66] The first proof that Paul uses +[4543.66 --> 4545.76] of God not rejecting Israel +[4545.76 --> 4548.14] is that Paul is an Israelite. +[4548.70 --> 4549.82] I am an Israelite, +[4549.90 --> 4551.34] myself descendant of Abraham +[4551.34 --> 4553.32] from the tribe of Benjamin. +[4553.32 --> 4556.06] If God had rejected all of Israel, +[4556.24 --> 4557.04] how could it be +[4557.04 --> 4558.04] that an Israelite +[4558.04 --> 4558.96] has come to be +[4558.96 --> 4560.26] his chief missionary +[4560.26 --> 4561.52] for the gospel +[4561.52 --> 4562.78] to the Gentiles? +[4563.84 --> 4563.96] Right? +[4564.04 --> 4565.44] Paul is an example +[4565.44 --> 4567.50] of God not rejecting +[4567.50 --> 4568.64] His people. +[4571.30 --> 4571.98] Now, +[4573.04 --> 4574.68] an argument of one +[4574.68 --> 4576.56] doesn't necessarily make +[4576.56 --> 4577.70] an argument for the many. +[4578.88 --> 4579.44] And so, +[4579.74 --> 4582.44] Paul uses Israel's own history +[4582.44 --> 4584.50] as an example. +[4585.84 --> 4587.34] So, he recalls the story +[4587.34 --> 4588.52] of the prophet Elijah. +[4589.24 --> 4590.54] This is a story told +[4590.54 --> 4591.50] in 1 Kings. +[4592.22 --> 4594.86] In 1 Kings 18 and 19, +[4594.86 --> 4596.82] you can read about Elijah +[4596.82 --> 4599.12] who ministered in Israel +[4599.12 --> 4600.60] during a time +[4600.60 --> 4602.44] when King Ahab +[4602.44 --> 4604.32] has married Queen Jezebel +[4604.32 --> 4605.38] and the people +[4605.38 --> 4606.26] have worshipped +[4606.26 --> 4608.00] Baals and Asherahs. +[4608.04 --> 4610.12] These are Canaanite deities, +[4610.50 --> 4611.16] gods, +[4611.50 --> 4613.32] from outside of +[4613.32 --> 4617.98] God's relationship +[4617.98 --> 4618.58] to His people, +[4618.68 --> 4619.24] from the people +[4619.24 --> 4620.40] who lived in the land +[4620.40 --> 4621.80] before them coming. +[4622.02 --> 4622.88] And at this point, +[4623.22 --> 4625.54] there is an incredible amount +[4625.54 --> 4627.12] of idolatry +[4627.12 --> 4628.10] and syncretism +[4628.10 --> 4631.06] of the Israelites' worship. +[4631.18 --> 4632.72] And people are worshipping +[4632.72 --> 4634.00] Baal. +[4634.12 --> 4635.46] In one of the stories, +[4636.40 --> 4639.18] Elijah challenges Ahab +[4639.18 --> 4639.88] and he says, +[4640.28 --> 4642.72] bring 450 prophets of Baal +[4642.72 --> 4646.26] and 400 prophets of Asherah +[4646.26 --> 4648.30] to a mountaintop +[4648.30 --> 4649.52] and we will have +[4649.52 --> 4650.54] a battle of the gods. +[4652.34 --> 4653.36] And then even after +[4653.36 --> 4655.10] that incredible display +[4655.10 --> 4657.04] where the prophets of Baal +[4657.04 --> 4657.82] and Asherah +[4657.82 --> 4659.22] are unable to make +[4659.22 --> 4660.14] their gods move +[4660.14 --> 4660.82] and do anything +[4660.82 --> 4663.30] and Elijah simply prays +[4663.30 --> 4664.50] and fire comes down +[4664.50 --> 4664.94] from heaven. +[4665.02 --> 4665.74] Even after that +[4665.74 --> 4666.72] incredible display, +[4667.20 --> 4668.56] Elijah flees +[4668.56 --> 4669.94] and he goes +[4669.94 --> 4670.80] and he hides +[4670.80 --> 4671.72] on a mountain +[4671.72 --> 4672.96] and hiding on a mountain +[4672.96 --> 4674.26] he cries out to God, +[4674.70 --> 4676.86] I am the only one left. +[4678.06 --> 4679.30] And God speaks to him. +[4679.88 --> 4680.42] God says, +[4681.12 --> 4682.88] I have reserved in Israel +[4682.88 --> 4683.96] 7,000 +[4683.96 --> 4686.42] who have not worshipped Baal. +[4686.42 --> 4689.66] And Paul takes that story +[4689.66 --> 4690.94] from Israel's history +[4690.94 --> 4692.88] and he uses that +[4692.88 --> 4693.88] as a reminder +[4693.88 --> 4695.48] that even though +[4695.48 --> 4696.78] it looks like +[4696.78 --> 4699.34] all Israel has rejected God, +[4699.56 --> 4700.66] there is a remnant +[4700.66 --> 4701.44] of people +[4701.44 --> 4702.28] who believe. +[4703.46 --> 4704.64] Paul is one of them +[4704.64 --> 4705.70] and surely +[4705.70 --> 4706.60] there are others +[4706.60 --> 4707.14] as well. +[4707.84 --> 4708.34] And in fact, +[4708.76 --> 4710.36] we know that this is true +[4710.36 --> 4711.40] because, +[4711.82 --> 4712.54] for example, +[4712.54 --> 4713.68] all of the disciples +[4713.68 --> 4714.22] of Jesus +[4714.22 --> 4716.38] are Jewish. +[4717.40 --> 4717.62] Right? +[4717.68 --> 4718.70] They're from Israel. +[4719.40 --> 4721.14] All of the first Christians +[4721.14 --> 4722.14] in Judea +[4722.14 --> 4723.60] are Jewish. +[4723.84 --> 4725.04] The Jerusalem council +[4725.04 --> 4725.98] that takes place +[4725.98 --> 4727.06] in Acts 15 +[4727.06 --> 4728.12] is run +[4728.12 --> 4729.52] by Jewish church leaders. +[4729.64 --> 4730.72] The head of that council +[4730.72 --> 4731.54] is James, +[4731.66 --> 4732.62] the brother of Jesus +[4732.62 --> 4734.98] who is Jewish. +[4735.76 --> 4735.98] Right? +[4736.02 --> 4737.56] There is a remnant, +[4738.92 --> 4739.90] however small +[4739.90 --> 4740.58] in comparison +[4740.58 --> 4741.40] it may be, +[4741.80 --> 4742.68] who believe. +[4743.62 --> 4744.96] Paul's first point +[4744.96 --> 4746.90] is that not all Israel +[4746.90 --> 4748.26] has rejected God. +[4749.26 --> 4750.64] That not all Israel +[4750.64 --> 4752.42] has rejected the gospel. +[4752.96 --> 4753.38] Therefore, +[4753.72 --> 4754.84] Israel's rejection +[4754.84 --> 4756.18] isn't total. +[4759.20 --> 4759.44] Now, +[4760.24 --> 4762.14] but by way of comparison, +[4762.62 --> 4763.58] and this comparison +[4763.58 --> 4764.92] breaks down eventually, +[4765.08 --> 4765.86] I understand that, +[4765.86 --> 4768.48] but sometimes +[4768.48 --> 4770.40] it can look like +[4770.40 --> 4772.16] or it can feel like +[4772.16 --> 4773.04] Christianity +[4773.04 --> 4774.72] in our society +[4774.72 --> 4775.50] and in our culture +[4775.50 --> 4776.86] is receding. +[4777.46 --> 4778.54] And demographically, +[4778.74 --> 4779.94] it absolutely is. +[4782.02 --> 4782.74] But, +[4782.94 --> 4783.60] it is also +[4783.60 --> 4784.30] more likely, +[4784.58 --> 4784.94] probable, +[4785.24 --> 4786.46] more probable to say, +[4786.58 --> 4787.64] more accurate to say +[4787.64 --> 4790.22] that a cultural Christianity +[4790.22 --> 4791.76] is declining. +[4792.38 --> 4792.50] Right? +[4792.58 --> 4793.92] That Christendom, +[4794.06 --> 4794.82] the reign +[4794.82 --> 4796.32] and presumed priority +[4796.32 --> 4797.68] of Christian ideas +[4797.68 --> 4798.38] and ideals +[4798.38 --> 4799.46] in Western society +[4799.46 --> 4800.66] is receding. +[4801.34 --> 4801.90] But, +[4802.44 --> 4802.66] right, +[4802.72 --> 4803.44] there's always +[4803.44 --> 4805.16] a remnant. +[4806.12 --> 4806.50] In fact, +[4807.28 --> 4808.52] if you have eyes +[4808.52 --> 4809.04] to see +[4809.04 --> 4810.12] and are listening +[4810.12 --> 4811.14] to those stories, +[4811.50 --> 4812.82] what seems really clear +[4812.82 --> 4813.54] is that God +[4813.54 --> 4814.66] is doing something +[4814.66 --> 4815.48] right now +[4815.48 --> 4817.10] in His church. +[4819.42 --> 4819.64] Right? +[4819.64 --> 4821.70] For instance, +[4821.84 --> 4822.58] here's an example. +[4822.98 --> 4823.52] You may have gotten +[4823.52 --> 4826.06] this in your mailboxes +[4826.06 --> 4826.72] if you have one +[4826.72 --> 4827.20] out there. +[4827.96 --> 4829.16] This is from +[4829.16 --> 4830.22] Reframe Ministries. +[4830.36 --> 4831.30] It's a partner agency +[4831.30 --> 4832.60] of the Christian Reformed Church. +[4832.74 --> 4834.06] They do media +[4834.06 --> 4835.96] and publications. +[4837.00 --> 4837.54] If you know +[4837.54 --> 4838.46] the Today book, +[4838.94 --> 4840.26] that's Reframe Media, +[4840.88 --> 4841.44] for instance. +[4841.66 --> 4842.34] But they work +[4842.34 --> 4843.26] around the world. +[4844.24 --> 4845.06] This gentleman +[4845.06 --> 4845.88] on the front, +[4847.94 --> 4849.08] his name is Rajan. +[4849.20 --> 4850.68] He was a Hindu priest +[4850.68 --> 4851.86] who has become +[4851.86 --> 4852.28] a Christian. +[4852.28 --> 4853.28] Christian. +[4853.62 --> 4853.72] Right? +[4853.72 --> 4853.86] Like, +[4853.88 --> 4855.22] God is doing something +[4855.22 --> 4856.70] in the world +[4856.70 --> 4858.22] even when it seems +[4858.22 --> 4859.16] like in places +[4859.16 --> 4859.70] Christianity +[4859.70 --> 4860.96] is receding. +[4861.16 --> 4861.98] But also, +[4863.02 --> 4863.30] right, +[4863.46 --> 4864.48] again, +[4864.58 --> 4865.06] if you have +[4865.06 --> 4866.08] the ears to hear, +[4866.16 --> 4866.56] if you're plugged +[4866.56 --> 4867.26] into these kinds +[4867.26 --> 4868.02] of conversations, +[4868.74 --> 4870.18] recently there was +[4870.18 --> 4871.70] a story that came out +[4871.70 --> 4873.36] about Ayan Hirsi Ali. +[4873.92 --> 4875.34] She was a former, +[4875.54 --> 4876.06] like, +[4876.46 --> 4877.10] militant, +[4877.50 --> 4878.32] new atheist +[4878.32 --> 4879.54] movement person. +[4879.66 --> 4881.24] So she hosted events +[4881.24 --> 4881.92] with the likes of +[4881.92 --> 4882.66] Richard Dawkins +[4882.66 --> 4883.72] and Christopher Hitchens +[4883.72 --> 4886.30] and railed against +[4886.30 --> 4887.94] religion generally +[4887.94 --> 4889.24] and then Islam +[4889.24 --> 4889.92] specifically. +[4891.68 --> 4893.02] She's become a Christian. +[4893.68 --> 4894.68] And that just came out +[4894.68 --> 4895.60] in the last couple weeks. +[4897.00 --> 4897.68] So here's someone +[4897.68 --> 4898.70] who hosted events +[4898.70 --> 4899.60] that was specifically +[4899.60 --> 4901.02] designed to speak +[4901.02 --> 4902.04] against Christianity +[4902.04 --> 4903.14] who's now become +[4903.14 --> 4904.04] a believer. +[4904.62 --> 4904.76] Like, +[4904.76 --> 4905.84] God is clearly +[4905.84 --> 4906.82] doing something +[4906.82 --> 4908.18] in the midst +[4908.18 --> 4908.96] of all of this. +[4909.56 --> 4909.64] Right? +[4909.76 --> 4911.06] God always +[4911.06 --> 4911.94] keeps +[4911.94 --> 4913.20] a remnant. +[4914.40 --> 4914.74] Now, +[4914.78 --> 4915.20] it may come +[4915.20 --> 4916.56] from surprising places, +[4917.00 --> 4918.86] but it's always there. +[4919.78 --> 4920.12] And in fact, +[4920.98 --> 4922.12] part of our +[4922.12 --> 4924.64] confessional identity +[4924.64 --> 4926.38] as Reformed Christians, +[4926.56 --> 4926.68] right, +[4926.70 --> 4927.34] this is a Christian +[4927.34 --> 4928.28] Reformed church, +[4928.82 --> 4930.32] speaks to this truth. +[4931.14 --> 4931.48] So the +[4931.48 --> 4932.46] Belgic Confession +[4932.46 --> 4933.22] is a document +[4933.22 --> 4933.84] that was written +[4933.84 --> 4935.32] in the 16th century +[4935.32 --> 4936.58] to help +[4936.58 --> 4939.08] the rest of the world +[4939.08 --> 4939.94] understand +[4939.94 --> 4940.72] what it means +[4940.72 --> 4941.62] to be Reformed. +[4942.16 --> 4943.44] And in Article 27, +[4944.14 --> 4945.36] which is titled +[4945.36 --> 4947.04] The Holy Catholic Church, +[4947.08 --> 4948.50] it explains this. +[4948.92 --> 4949.44] It says, +[4950.24 --> 4951.56] The church has existed +[4951.56 --> 4952.36] from the beginning +[4952.36 --> 4953.28] of the world, +[4954.08 --> 4955.54] so in the first parents, +[4955.64 --> 4956.28] Adam and Eve, +[4956.28 --> 4957.52] and will last +[4957.52 --> 4958.58] until the end, +[4959.38 --> 4960.00] as appears +[4960.00 --> 4960.82] from the fact +[4960.82 --> 4961.72] that Christ +[4961.72 --> 4963.46] is eternal King +[4963.46 --> 4964.88] who cannot be +[4964.88 --> 4965.88] without subjects. +[4967.08 --> 4968.08] And this holy church +[4968.08 --> 4968.88] is preserved +[4968.88 --> 4969.50] by God +[4969.50 --> 4970.30] against the rage +[4970.30 --> 4970.88] of the world, +[4971.24 --> 4971.80] even though +[4971.80 --> 4972.64] for a time +[4972.64 --> 4973.40] it may appear +[4973.40 --> 4974.16] very small +[4974.16 --> 4975.08] to human eyes +[4975.08 --> 4975.74] as though +[4975.74 --> 4976.82] it were snuffed out. +[4978.76 --> 4978.96] Right, +[4979.00 --> 4979.74] you hear there, +[4979.90 --> 4980.06] right, +[4980.12 --> 4982.04] the promise of God +[4982.04 --> 4983.46] has always been +[4983.46 --> 4984.52] that the church +[4984.52 --> 4985.16] will exist +[4985.16 --> 4985.92] from the beginning +[4985.92 --> 4987.74] until the very end. +[4989.22 --> 4989.44] Right, +[4989.52 --> 4990.62] and there are two reasons +[4990.62 --> 4990.96] why. +[4991.28 --> 4991.62] One, +[4991.88 --> 4992.90] Christ is King. +[4994.12 --> 4994.60] And a king +[4994.60 --> 4995.16] is no king +[4995.16 --> 4995.90] without subjects. +[4996.16 --> 4997.18] He will always +[4997.18 --> 4998.40] have subjects. +[4999.28 --> 5000.36] And a king +[5000.36 --> 5001.44] who is king +[5001.44 --> 5002.74] and has subjects +[5002.74 --> 5004.94] will always be such +[5004.94 --> 5005.44] because, +[5005.96 --> 5007.04] as the confession says, +[5007.22 --> 5008.22] it is preserved +[5008.22 --> 5009.02] by God. +[5009.08 --> 5010.02] The holy church +[5010.02 --> 5010.84] is preserved +[5010.84 --> 5011.44] by God +[5011.44 --> 5012.62] against the rage +[5012.62 --> 5014.28] of the world. +[5014.38 --> 5015.06] And so no matter +[5015.06 --> 5016.54] how small +[5016.54 --> 5017.88] it may look +[5017.88 --> 5018.64] to us +[5018.64 --> 5019.74] here in the moment +[5019.74 --> 5020.62] and on the ground, +[5020.62 --> 5022.38] there is always +[5022.38 --> 5024.56] a remnant. +[5024.68 --> 5025.46] There's always +[5025.46 --> 5027.38] those who +[5027.38 --> 5028.34] truly, +[5029.08 --> 5029.54] genuinely +[5029.54 --> 5030.64] believe. +[5030.64 --> 5035.14] the second point +[5035.14 --> 5037.18] that Paul makes +[5037.18 --> 5039.08] is to show, +[5039.50 --> 5040.42] the point that he makes +[5040.42 --> 5040.96] to show +[5040.96 --> 5042.30] that Israel's unbelief +[5042.30 --> 5043.04] isn't total +[5043.04 --> 5044.24] is that grace +[5044.24 --> 5045.56] is still grace +[5045.56 --> 5046.52] and that faith +[5046.52 --> 5047.50] is the gift +[5047.50 --> 5048.34] of grace. +[5048.48 --> 5048.78] Notice +[5048.78 --> 5049.92] he ends +[5049.92 --> 5050.90] verse 5. +[5051.88 --> 5052.28] He says, +[5052.28 --> 5053.98] there is a remnant +[5053.98 --> 5056.40] chosen by grace. +[5056.94 --> 5057.84] And if by grace +[5057.84 --> 5058.72] then it cannot be +[5058.72 --> 5059.42] based on works. +[5059.68 --> 5060.32] If it were, +[5060.54 --> 5061.78] grace would no longer +[5061.78 --> 5063.38] be grace. +[5064.90 --> 5065.50] But, +[5065.72 --> 5066.50] to his point, +[5066.70 --> 5068.08] grace is still +[5068.08 --> 5069.06] grace. +[5070.26 --> 5070.38] Right? +[5070.52 --> 5071.40] God's choosing +[5071.40 --> 5072.42] is based on +[5072.42 --> 5073.60] his mercy, +[5073.78 --> 5074.60] his grace, +[5075.12 --> 5076.54] God's choosing +[5076.54 --> 5077.10] is based on +[5077.10 --> 5077.84] his grace, +[5078.00 --> 5079.12] not on +[5079.12 --> 5080.16] Israel's +[5080.16 --> 5080.88] rejection. +[5081.12 --> 5081.96] And so hear that, +[5082.04 --> 5082.18] right? +[5082.18 --> 5083.22] As we layer this +[5083.22 --> 5083.58] together, +[5083.86 --> 5084.00] right? +[5084.42 --> 5085.52] Someone's rejection, +[5085.80 --> 5086.74] anyone's rejection, +[5086.92 --> 5087.72] Israel's rejection +[5087.72 --> 5088.72] or your rejection, +[5089.08 --> 5089.74] my rejection, +[5090.16 --> 5090.30] right? +[5090.50 --> 5091.60] Someone's rejection +[5091.60 --> 5093.40] is always +[5093.40 --> 5094.34] overcome +[5094.34 --> 5095.82] by grace. +[5096.30 --> 5097.28] That's what grace +[5097.28 --> 5097.76] does. +[5098.86 --> 5098.98] Right? +[5099.12 --> 5099.50] Grace +[5099.50 --> 5101.26] overcomes +[5101.26 --> 5102.54] our rejection +[5102.54 --> 5103.12] of God. +[5103.22 --> 5104.14] In order for us +[5104.14 --> 5105.54] to have faith, +[5105.70 --> 5106.50] to respond +[5106.50 --> 5107.68] to grace, +[5107.74 --> 5108.60] we must first +[5108.60 --> 5109.88] be regenerated. +[5109.96 --> 5110.68] We must be born +[5110.68 --> 5111.90] again into newness +[5111.90 --> 5112.58] of life. +[5112.58 --> 5114.10] Our heart of stone +[5114.10 --> 5115.28] must be transformed +[5115.28 --> 5116.48] into a heart +[5116.48 --> 5117.04] of flesh. +[5117.36 --> 5118.34] In order for us +[5118.34 --> 5119.20] to be raised +[5119.20 --> 5120.76] from spiritual death +[5120.76 --> 5122.44] into new life +[5122.44 --> 5123.48] with Jesus, +[5123.88 --> 5125.18] we must have +[5125.18 --> 5126.24] our rejection +[5126.24 --> 5126.98] overcome +[5126.98 --> 5128.98] by his grace. +[5130.40 --> 5131.10] And baptism, +[5131.36 --> 5131.68] which we +[5131.68 --> 5132.88] participated and +[5132.88 --> 5133.62] witnessed this morning, +[5133.90 --> 5135.00] is a beautiful +[5135.00 --> 5136.36] symbol of this +[5136.36 --> 5137.76] very action +[5137.76 --> 5138.84] of God. +[5138.84 --> 5138.88] God. +[5138.92 --> 5139.60] It's a symbol +[5139.60 --> 5141.24] of a promised +[5141.24 --> 5141.92] fulfillment +[5141.92 --> 5142.80] of grace +[5142.80 --> 5143.82] offered. +[5145.22 --> 5145.90] One of the reasons +[5145.90 --> 5146.48] that I find +[5146.48 --> 5147.34] infant baptism +[5147.34 --> 5148.78] such a compelling +[5148.78 --> 5149.84] and beautiful +[5149.84 --> 5150.60] symbol +[5150.60 --> 5151.36] and an image +[5151.36 --> 5152.18] of this promise +[5152.18 --> 5153.06] is because +[5153.06 --> 5154.12] very clearly, +[5154.66 --> 5154.82] right, +[5154.90 --> 5156.08] this beautiful baby, +[5156.26 --> 5156.62] Georgia, +[5157.04 --> 5158.52] as beautiful as she is, +[5158.78 --> 5159.36] very clearly, +[5159.52 --> 5160.92] she can't do anything +[5160.92 --> 5162.18] to choose God. +[5162.18 --> 5164.42] In fact, +[5164.46 --> 5165.06] she can barely +[5165.06 --> 5166.14] do anything +[5166.14 --> 5167.52] on her own +[5167.52 --> 5168.04] at all, +[5168.72 --> 5169.38] let alone +[5169.38 --> 5170.94] choose God. +[5175.80 --> 5177.02] But the spiritual +[5177.02 --> 5178.04] reality we all +[5178.04 --> 5178.54] face +[5178.54 --> 5180.10] is that none +[5180.10 --> 5180.70] of us can, +[5181.96 --> 5182.42] that none +[5182.42 --> 5183.80] of us do, +[5184.22 --> 5185.02] none of us +[5185.02 --> 5186.04] apart from +[5186.04 --> 5187.34] his grace. +[5187.52 --> 5188.14] And that's the +[5188.14 --> 5188.86] point, right? +[5189.26 --> 5190.32] Israel's rejection +[5190.32 --> 5191.20] isn't total +[5191.20 --> 5192.30] or isn't final +[5192.30 --> 5193.38] because God +[5193.38 --> 5193.98] is God. +[5194.66 --> 5195.18] And God +[5195.18 --> 5195.78] is gracious. +[5196.66 --> 5197.44] And God's +[5197.44 --> 5197.94] promises +[5197.94 --> 5199.04] remain. +[5201.16 --> 5201.94] Hear this. +[5202.40 --> 5203.30] There is always +[5203.30 --> 5204.48] hope because +[5204.48 --> 5205.40] there is always +[5205.40 --> 5205.86] God. +[5207.16 --> 5208.30] There is always +[5208.30 --> 5209.12] hope because +[5209.12 --> 5210.36] God is always +[5210.36 --> 5210.98] there. +[5210.98 --> 5216.98] because grace +[5216.98 --> 5218.52] is still +[5218.52 --> 5219.58] grace. +[5220.38 --> 5221.34] Because God +[5221.34 --> 5222.78] is God, +[5223.72 --> 5224.62] there is +[5224.62 --> 5225.58] hope. +[5226.62 --> 5227.20] Paul finishes +[5227.20 --> 5227.80] this point, +[5227.88 --> 5228.22] he says +[5228.22 --> 5229.48] in verse 7, +[5230.36 --> 5231.00] what the people +[5231.00 --> 5231.90] of Israel +[5231.90 --> 5232.94] sought so +[5232.94 --> 5233.84] earnestly +[5233.84 --> 5235.06] they did +[5235.06 --> 5235.78] not obtain. +[5236.88 --> 5237.94] Which is another +[5237.94 --> 5238.76] way of saying, +[5238.90 --> 5239.14] right, +[5239.14 --> 5239.90] that no matter +[5239.90 --> 5240.56] how hard +[5240.56 --> 5241.24] you try, +[5241.68 --> 5242.36] it's never +[5242.36 --> 5242.84] enough. +[5244.46 --> 5245.06] It's another +[5245.06 --> 5245.94] way of saying, +[5246.28 --> 5246.76] no matter how +[5246.76 --> 5247.58] much passion +[5247.58 --> 5248.38] or commitment +[5248.38 --> 5249.30] you show, +[5249.98 --> 5250.40] it's never +[5250.40 --> 5250.84] enough. +[5252.12 --> 5252.54] It's another +[5252.54 --> 5252.88] way of saying, +[5252.94 --> 5253.42] no matter how +[5253.42 --> 5254.62] earnestly you +[5254.62 --> 5255.02] seek, +[5255.12 --> 5255.84] no matter how +[5255.84 --> 5258.32] genuinely hard +[5258.32 --> 5259.38] you strive, +[5260.30 --> 5260.88] it's not +[5260.88 --> 5261.30] enough. +[5262.42 --> 5263.42] Your desire, +[5263.86 --> 5264.80] your earnest +[5264.80 --> 5265.94] efforts, +[5266.46 --> 5267.46] cannot do +[5267.46 --> 5268.30] what only +[5268.30 --> 5269.44] God's grace +[5269.44 --> 5270.08] can. +[5271.28 --> 5272.24] Every effort +[5272.24 --> 5273.00] will fall +[5273.00 --> 5273.34] short. +[5275.92 --> 5276.90] But hear +[5276.90 --> 5277.20] this, +[5278.24 --> 5279.04] because that +[5279.04 --> 5279.96] also means +[5279.96 --> 5282.22] that Israel's +[5282.22 --> 5282.92] rejection +[5282.92 --> 5284.12] of God +[5284.12 --> 5284.80] is not +[5284.80 --> 5285.86] necessarily +[5285.86 --> 5287.58] equal to +[5287.58 --> 5288.36] or connected +[5288.36 --> 5289.52] to God's +[5289.52 --> 5289.92] rejection +[5289.92 --> 5290.72] of Israel +[5290.72 --> 5291.32] because +[5291.32 --> 5292.76] His grace +[5292.76 --> 5294.16] is more. +[5294.16 --> 5294.20] more. +[5296.48 --> 5296.76] And we'll +[5296.76 --> 5297.20] return to +[5297.20 --> 5297.68] this idea +[5297.68 --> 5298.52] and flesh +[5298.52 --> 5298.78] it out +[5298.78 --> 5299.24] even more +[5299.24 --> 5300.24] next week. +[5301.80 --> 5302.82] His grace +[5302.82 --> 5304.90] is more. +[5307.48 --> 5307.90] And the +[5307.90 --> 5309.08] third +[5309.08 --> 5310.58] and final +[5310.58 --> 5311.00] point +[5311.00 --> 5312.50] that Paul +[5312.50 --> 5313.24] makes about +[5313.24 --> 5313.98] Israel's +[5313.98 --> 5314.86] rejection +[5314.86 --> 5315.78] not being +[5315.78 --> 5316.26] total +[5316.26 --> 5317.14] is that +[5317.14 --> 5318.58] the elect +[5318.58 --> 5320.16] will always +[5320.16 --> 5321.06] reveal +[5321.06 --> 5321.16] themselves +[5321.16 --> 5321.76] themselves +[5321.76 --> 5323.08] even +[5323.08 --> 5323.74] if it +[5323.74 --> 5324.12] takes +[5324.12 --> 5324.92] a lifetime. +[5326.80 --> 5327.10] Again, +[5327.26 --> 5328.08] verse 7 +[5328.08 --> 5328.46] says, +[5329.54 --> 5329.86] the people +[5329.86 --> 5330.60] of Israel +[5330.60 --> 5333.92] sought +[5333.92 --> 5335.12] so earnestly +[5335.12 --> 5336.00] what the +[5336.00 --> 5336.34] people of +[5336.34 --> 5336.56] Israel +[5336.56 --> 5336.86] sought +[5336.86 --> 5337.52] so earnestly +[5337.52 --> 5338.42] they did +[5338.42 --> 5339.14] not obtain +[5339.14 --> 5339.94] but the +[5339.94 --> 5340.54] elect +[5340.54 --> 5341.14] among +[5341.14 --> 5341.58] them +[5341.58 --> 5342.18] did. +[5343.02 --> 5343.58] The others +[5343.58 --> 5344.02] were hardened. +[5344.76 --> 5345.32] The elect +[5345.32 --> 5346.24] among +[5346.24 --> 5346.64] them +[5346.64 --> 5347.18] did. +[5348.32 --> 5348.70] If you've +[5348.70 --> 5349.06] been in this +[5349.06 --> 5349.52] journey with +[5349.52 --> 5349.76] us, +[5349.84 --> 5350.26] remember +[5350.26 --> 5350.90] that chapter +[5350.90 --> 5351.68] 9 was all +[5351.68 --> 5352.24] about God's +[5352.24 --> 5352.56] sovereign +[5352.56 --> 5353.34] choice. +[5353.48 --> 5354.08] Chapter 9 +[5354.08 --> 5354.78] is Paul's +[5354.78 --> 5355.36] election +[5355.36 --> 5356.18] argument. +[5356.56 --> 5357.68] God foreknew +[5357.68 --> 5360.14] all who +[5360.14 --> 5360.58] would be +[5360.58 --> 5361.06] saved. +[5361.22 --> 5363.08] He foreordained. +[5363.92 --> 5365.06] He purposed +[5365.06 --> 5365.90] it to +[5365.90 --> 5366.32] happen. +[5367.12 --> 5367.66] He made +[5367.66 --> 5368.04] it be. +[5368.14 --> 5368.52] It's more +[5368.52 --> 5369.00] than just +[5369.00 --> 5369.44] he looked +[5369.44 --> 5369.82] into the +[5369.82 --> 5370.22] future +[5370.22 --> 5371.48] about which +[5371.48 --> 5371.80] he was +[5371.80 --> 5372.30] unsure +[5372.30 --> 5373.10] and saw +[5373.10 --> 5373.84] they might +[5373.84 --> 5374.24] and they +[5374.24 --> 5374.52] might +[5374.52 --> 5375.40] and he's +[5375.40 --> 5375.66] kind of +[5375.66 --> 5376.08] surprised. +[5376.22 --> 5376.96] God brings +[5376.96 --> 5377.44] that about. +[5377.56 --> 5377.90] That's what +[5377.90 --> 5378.62] it means. +[5378.62 --> 5380.00] It is one +[5380.00 --> 5380.88] person I +[5380.88 --> 5381.28] read this +[5381.28 --> 5381.92] week summarized +[5381.92 --> 5382.80] that those +[5382.80 --> 5383.46] God has +[5383.46 --> 5384.10] foreknown +[5384.10 --> 5385.28] can't fail +[5385.28 --> 5385.90] to believe. +[5389.48 --> 5390.68] It is +[5390.68 --> 5392.12] irresistible +[5392.12 --> 5393.22] when God +[5393.22 --> 5393.64] moves. +[5397.48 --> 5398.30] But from +[5398.30 --> 5399.00] the perspective +[5399.00 --> 5399.72] of right +[5399.72 --> 5400.26] now, +[5401.14 --> 5402.10] we want +[5402.10 --> 5402.66] to see +[5402.66 --> 5403.56] it right +[5403.56 --> 5403.88] now. +[5403.88 --> 5406.56] and that's +[5406.56 --> 5407.16] not always +[5407.16 --> 5407.50] how it +[5407.50 --> 5407.90] works. +[5409.78 --> 5410.18] Sometimes +[5410.18 --> 5410.94] it takes +[5410.94 --> 5412.16] a lifetime. +[5413.96 --> 5414.62] But again, +[5414.72 --> 5415.12] grace is +[5415.12 --> 5415.70] still grace +[5415.70 --> 5416.34] and God +[5416.34 --> 5416.90] is still +[5416.90 --> 5417.84] God. +[5418.96 --> 5419.22] And so +[5419.22 --> 5420.02] even if +[5420.02 --> 5420.68] it takes +[5420.68 --> 5422.00] a lifetime, +[5423.22 --> 5424.08] God is +[5424.08 --> 5424.96] able to +[5424.96 --> 5425.90] overcome +[5425.90 --> 5427.68] Israel's +[5427.68 --> 5428.30] rejection +[5428.30 --> 5429.36] or our +[5429.36 --> 5430.56] rejection. +[5430.56 --> 5430.68] rejection. +[5435.24 --> 5436.20] So as we +[5436.20 --> 5436.52] pull all +[5436.52 --> 5436.68] this +[5436.68 --> 5437.10] together, +[5439.26 --> 5441.76] let's +[5441.76 --> 5442.30] take this +[5442.30 --> 5444.18] theological +[5444.18 --> 5446.44] truth of +[5446.44 --> 5447.32] Israel and +[5447.32 --> 5448.18] her relationship +[5448.18 --> 5448.80] to God +[5448.80 --> 5449.70] and use +[5449.70 --> 5451.16] that as +[5451.16 --> 5451.94] an analogy +[5451.94 --> 5453.86] for our +[5453.86 --> 5454.48] relationship +[5454.48 --> 5455.10] to God. +[5455.74 --> 5456.12] Right? +[5456.16 --> 5456.44] Because I +[5456.44 --> 5456.80] think that +[5456.80 --> 5457.58] Israel's +[5457.58 --> 5458.12] rejection +[5458.12 --> 5459.34] and God's +[5459.34 --> 5459.82] promise +[5459.82 --> 5460.96] is a +[5460.96 --> 5462.42] good and +[5462.42 --> 5462.80] functional +[5462.80 --> 5463.56] analogy +[5463.56 --> 5464.48] of faith +[5464.48 --> 5465.44] for us. +[5466.42 --> 5466.86] We've already +[5466.86 --> 5467.78] seen part of +[5467.78 --> 5468.50] how and why, +[5468.60 --> 5468.76] right? +[5468.82 --> 5469.14] They had +[5469.14 --> 5470.18] every advantage. +[5471.50 --> 5472.78] They had +[5472.78 --> 5473.90] the prophets +[5473.90 --> 5475.10] and they had +[5475.10 --> 5476.48] the word of +[5476.48 --> 5477.08] God given +[5477.08 --> 5477.58] to them. +[5477.70 --> 5478.06] They had +[5478.06 --> 5478.62] the temple +[5478.62 --> 5479.24] to mark +[5479.24 --> 5480.10] His presence. +[5480.24 --> 5480.54] They had +[5480.54 --> 5481.52] every advantage +[5481.52 --> 5482.34] of covenant +[5482.34 --> 5483.34] belonging. +[5484.82 --> 5485.56] And still, +[5485.72 --> 5486.12] so many +[5486.12 --> 5486.84] seem to +[5486.84 --> 5487.24] have +[5487.24 --> 5488.10] rejected. +[5488.12 --> 5489.60] the same +[5489.60 --> 5490.12] is true +[5490.12 --> 5490.84] for so +[5490.84 --> 5491.16] many +[5491.16 --> 5492.54] who you +[5492.54 --> 5493.32] know and +[5493.32 --> 5493.62] love. +[5495.20 --> 5496.12] Maybe even +[5496.12 --> 5496.66] as you sit +[5496.66 --> 5497.54] here now. +[5498.78 --> 5499.38] Right? +[5499.46 --> 5500.06] That's more +[5500.06 --> 5500.96] your story +[5500.96 --> 5502.02] than one +[5502.02 --> 5502.66] of deep +[5502.66 --> 5503.34] belief +[5503.34 --> 5504.42] and hope. +[5506.10 --> 5506.96] We all +[5506.96 --> 5507.50] know +[5507.50 --> 5508.36] people +[5508.36 --> 5509.10] that we +[5509.10 --> 5509.86] all are +[5509.86 --> 5510.86] sitting in +[5510.86 --> 5511.28] maybe +[5511.28 --> 5512.48] our own +[5512.48 --> 5513.10] rejection. +[5515.20 --> 5515.72] And we +[5515.72 --> 5516.28] want to +[5516.28 --> 5517.02] see right +[5517.02 --> 5518.10] now that +[5518.10 --> 5518.96] rejection +[5518.96 --> 5519.62] overcome. +[5521.14 --> 5521.82] But the +[5521.82 --> 5522.74] hope given +[5522.74 --> 5523.42] here, +[5523.56 --> 5523.76] right, +[5523.80 --> 5524.06] is that +[5524.06 --> 5524.74] even if +[5524.74 --> 5525.12] it takes +[5525.12 --> 5526.00] a lifetime, +[5526.70 --> 5527.70] the chosen +[5527.70 --> 5528.28] of God +[5528.28 --> 5529.30] will reveal +[5529.30 --> 5529.80] themselves. +[5532.20 --> 5532.94] Now here's +[5532.94 --> 5533.26] the hard +[5533.26 --> 5533.58] part, +[5533.66 --> 5533.86] right? +[5534.54 --> 5535.32] Sometimes it +[5535.32 --> 5535.78] takes more +[5535.78 --> 5536.22] than your +[5536.22 --> 5536.84] lifetime +[5536.84 --> 5538.16] for the +[5538.16 --> 5538.48] chosen +[5538.48 --> 5539.56] to reveal +[5539.56 --> 5540.04] themselves. +[5541.32 --> 5542.02] So maybe +[5542.02 --> 5542.50] you don't +[5542.50 --> 5543.10] get to see +[5543.10 --> 5543.34] it, +[5543.34 --> 5543.40] it. +[5545.20 --> 5545.86] But you +[5545.86 --> 5546.40] still pray +[5546.40 --> 5546.68] it. +[5548.92 --> 5549.12] Right? +[5549.16 --> 5549.50] You still +[5549.50 --> 5550.58] plead with +[5550.58 --> 5551.26] God and +[5551.26 --> 5551.90] with people +[5551.90 --> 5552.82] urging them, +[5552.98 --> 5553.52] see this +[5553.52 --> 5553.94] truth. +[5556.54 --> 5557.68] We want to +[5557.68 --> 5558.36] see it right +[5558.36 --> 5559.08] now and we +[5559.08 --> 5560.42] want people to +[5560.42 --> 5562.08] look like they +[5562.08 --> 5563.16] believe and they +[5563.16 --> 5563.60] belong. +[5564.66 --> 5565.24] And so we have +[5565.24 --> 5566.22] sometimes, I think, +[5566.30 --> 5567.16] elevated the +[5567.16 --> 5568.00] looking like +[5568.00 --> 5569.04] without +[5569.04 --> 5571.96] ensuring +[5571.96 --> 5573.14] and praying +[5573.14 --> 5574.02] and working +[5574.02 --> 5574.86] towards +[5574.86 --> 5576.58] the reality +[5576.58 --> 5577.38] of +[5577.38 --> 5578.38] grace +[5578.38 --> 5579.24] still being +[5579.24 --> 5579.72] grace +[5579.72 --> 5580.60] conversion. +[5582.20 --> 5582.74] And so we've +[5582.74 --> 5583.20] accepted +[5583.20 --> 5586.04] something that +[5586.04 --> 5587.18] looks like +[5587.18 --> 5587.98] Christians +[5587.98 --> 5590.18] without calling +[5590.18 --> 5590.72] for +[5590.72 --> 5593.02] being raised +[5593.02 --> 5594.10] out of +[5594.10 --> 5594.90] spiritual death +[5594.90 --> 5596.02] into new +[5596.02 --> 5596.42] life. +[5596.42 --> 5597.56] And yet +[5597.56 --> 5598.10] again, +[5598.60 --> 5599.06] the hope +[5599.06 --> 5599.72] of God +[5599.72 --> 5600.72] is still +[5600.72 --> 5601.40] there because +[5601.40 --> 5602.52] God is +[5602.52 --> 5603.34] greater than +[5603.34 --> 5604.32] our rejection +[5604.32 --> 5604.94] in this +[5604.94 --> 5605.36] moment. +[5606.30 --> 5606.40] Right? +[5606.44 --> 5606.80] God is +[5606.80 --> 5607.80] stronger than +[5607.80 --> 5608.64] my lack +[5608.64 --> 5609.14] of faith. +[5610.96 --> 5611.84] God is +[5611.84 --> 5614.10] more able +[5614.10 --> 5616.08] to overcome +[5616.08 --> 5617.62] my stubbornness. +[5619.06 --> 5620.04] He is +[5620.04 --> 5620.78] able to +[5620.78 --> 5621.58] overwhelm +[5621.58 --> 5622.54] my doubts +[5622.54 --> 5623.86] with His +[5623.86 --> 5624.28] truth. +[5625.40 --> 5625.70] And so +[5625.70 --> 5626.20] that's +[5626.20 --> 5627.18] what we +[5627.18 --> 5627.92] pray. +[5630.36 --> 5631.00] If you +[5631.00 --> 5631.70] have ears +[5631.70 --> 5632.32] to hear +[5632.32 --> 5633.34] this morning, +[5633.90 --> 5634.50] this is +[5634.50 --> 5635.62] exactly what +[5635.62 --> 5636.26] we prayed +[5636.26 --> 5636.96] and how we +[5636.96 --> 5637.66] prayed together +[5637.66 --> 5638.24] on Tuesday +[5638.24 --> 5638.58] night, +[5638.86 --> 5639.42] calling out +[5639.42 --> 5639.84] to God +[5639.84 --> 5640.38] that our +[5640.38 --> 5640.90] sons and +[5640.90 --> 5641.30] our daughters +[5641.30 --> 5641.60] and our +[5641.60 --> 5642.04] brothers and +[5642.04 --> 5642.48] our sisters +[5642.48 --> 5642.82] and our +[5642.82 --> 5643.66] friends and +[5643.66 --> 5644.14] our family +[5644.14 --> 5644.58] members and +[5644.58 --> 5645.28] our co-workers +[5645.28 --> 5646.04] would hear +[5646.04 --> 5646.68] this truth +[5646.68 --> 5647.34] and their +[5647.34 --> 5648.16] rejection of +[5648.16 --> 5648.54] God would +[5648.54 --> 5649.04] be overcome +[5649.04 --> 5649.84] by the +[5649.84 --> 5650.28] power of +[5650.28 --> 5650.54] God's +[5650.54 --> 5650.84] grace. +[5651.88 --> 5652.30] That's what +[5652.30 --> 5652.72] we did +[5652.72 --> 5653.30] and that's +[5653.30 --> 5653.78] what we do +[5653.78 --> 5654.76] and we +[5654.76 --> 5655.54] did so +[5655.54 --> 5656.20] in the +[5656.20 --> 5656.68] sure +[5656.68 --> 5657.82] confidence +[5657.82 --> 5658.86] of who +[5658.86 --> 5659.42] God is. +[5659.50 --> 5659.70] In the +[5659.70 --> 5660.56] sure confidence +[5660.56 --> 5661.20] that God +[5661.20 --> 5662.04] is faithful +[5662.04 --> 5663.06] to His +[5663.06 --> 5663.80] promise. +[5665.18 --> 5665.64] And in the +[5665.64 --> 5666.20] hope that +[5666.20 --> 5667.36] the elect +[5667.36 --> 5668.84] will always +[5668.84 --> 5669.70] reveal +[5669.70 --> 5670.44] themselves. +[5670.88 --> 5671.60] In our +[5671.60 --> 5672.04] prayers +[5672.04 --> 5672.64] together, +[5673.40 --> 5673.78] in our +[5673.78 --> 5674.54] life together, +[5674.86 --> 5675.24] in our +[5675.24 --> 5675.60] preaching +[5675.60 --> 5677.20] here every +[5677.20 --> 5677.86] week, +[5677.86 --> 5679.70] we challenge +[5679.70 --> 5681.38] the rejection +[5681.38 --> 5682.06] of the +[5682.06 --> 5682.48] gospel. +[5683.48 --> 5684.30] We will +[5684.30 --> 5684.76] not sit +[5684.76 --> 5685.44] idle by +[5685.44 --> 5686.62] as that +[5686.62 --> 5687.86] happens in +[5687.86 --> 5688.60] our lives +[5688.60 --> 5688.86] and the +[5688.86 --> 5689.32] lives of +[5689.32 --> 5690.18] people we +[5690.18 --> 5690.50] love. +[5691.18 --> 5691.68] And as we +[5691.68 --> 5692.44] challenge the +[5692.44 --> 5693.70] rejection of +[5693.70 --> 5694.26] the gospel, +[5694.46 --> 5695.16] we will do +[5695.16 --> 5696.40] so in +[5696.40 --> 5697.16] the hope +[5697.16 --> 5698.84] that God +[5698.84 --> 5700.04] is God +[5700.04 --> 5701.24] and that +[5701.24 --> 5702.54] He is +[5702.54 --> 5703.56] gracious. +[5704.26 --> 5704.54] Amen? +[5704.54 --> 5704.64] Amen? +[5705.52 --> 5706.24] Let's pray +[5706.24 --> 5706.58] together. +[5706.58 --> 5713.68] Holy God, +[5714.06 --> 5714.42] Heavenly +[5714.42 --> 5715.38] Father, +[5716.54 --> 5720.22] Your ways +[5720.22 --> 5722.20] are ultimately +[5722.20 --> 5723.48] unfathomable +[5723.48 --> 5724.54] to us. +[5725.52 --> 5726.64] We are +[5726.64 --> 5727.64] unable to +[5727.64 --> 5728.48] see the +[5728.48 --> 5729.88] minutia of +[5729.88 --> 5730.64] Your working +[5730.64 --> 5731.28] in this +[5731.28 --> 5731.66] world. +[5732.66 --> 5733.58] But help +[5733.58 --> 5734.34] us, we +[5734.34 --> 5735.02] pray today, +[5735.16 --> 5735.98] to trust +[5735.98 --> 5736.88] that You +[5736.88 --> 5737.36] are. +[5739.22 --> 5740.16] Help us +[5740.16 --> 5740.66] in our +[5740.66 --> 5741.58] faith today +[5741.58 --> 5743.02] to rest +[5743.02 --> 5743.66] in the +[5743.66 --> 5744.58] assurance that +[5744.58 --> 5745.46] You are +[5745.46 --> 5746.30] God and +[5746.30 --> 5747.20] You alone. +[5750.34 --> 5750.86] And that +[5750.86 --> 5751.54] even if +[5751.54 --> 5752.56] for a +[5752.56 --> 5752.98] moment +[5752.98 --> 5753.82] rejection +[5753.82 --> 5754.60] seems +[5754.60 --> 5755.18] total, +[5755.54 --> 5756.58] You are +[5756.58 --> 5757.94] greater than +[5757.94 --> 5759.08] our rejection. +[5759.64 --> 5760.06] That Your +[5760.06 --> 5761.64] grace is +[5761.64 --> 5762.44] able to +[5762.44 --> 5763.02] overcome +[5763.02 --> 5764.40] even the +[5764.40 --> 5764.78] most +[5764.78 --> 5766.30] disobedient +[5766.30 --> 5766.74] and +[5766.74 --> 5767.58] obstinate +[5767.58 --> 5768.60] people. +[5771.26 --> 5772.54] God, You +[5772.54 --> 5773.64] are so +[5773.64 --> 5774.84] good and +[5774.84 --> 5776.26] we rest +[5776.26 --> 5777.64] in Your +[5777.64 --> 5778.46] promises +[5778.46 --> 5780.04] today. +[5780.74 --> 5781.08] Promises +[5781.08 --> 5782.04] first spoken +[5782.04 --> 5783.16] to Israel, +[5783.40 --> 5784.16] promises that +[5784.16 --> 5785.14] echo now +[5785.14 --> 5785.70] through the +[5785.70 --> 5786.60] generations to +[5786.60 --> 5787.82] us here +[5787.82 --> 5788.52] as Your +[5788.52 --> 5788.92] church. +[5789.48 --> 5790.52] Christ, You +[5790.52 --> 5791.60] are our +[5791.60 --> 5792.40] King and +[5792.40 --> 5792.86] so +[5792.86 --> 5793.60] preserve +[5793.60 --> 5795.70] us in +[5795.70 --> 5796.50] our +[5796.50 --> 5797.28] faith. +[5797.84 --> 5797.96] In +[5797.96 --> 5798.68] Jesus' name +[5798.68 --> 5799.16] we pray. +[5800.00 --> 5800.36] Amen. +[5800.36 --> 5800.42] Amen. +[5800.42 --> 5800.48] Amen. +[5812.98 --> 5813.54] Amen. +[5813.54 --> 5814.74] Amen. +[5814.74 --> 5816.86] Amen. +[5816.86 --> 5817.80] Amen. +[5817.80 --> 5832.62] Church of God, elect and glorious, holy nation, chosen race. +[5832.62 --> 5842.62] Called as all of whom special people, royal priests and heirs of praise. +[5842.62 --> 5853.86] Oh, the purpose of your calling, showed him all his mighty days. +[5853.86 --> 5864.98] Down above the bones of the earth, there is the deeds of glory to me. +[5864.98 --> 5879.02] God has brought you out of darkness into his most marvelous sight. +[5879.02 --> 5889.02] Brought his truth to life within you, turned your brightness into sight. +[5890.14 --> 5900.30] Let your light so shine around you, that your name is glorified. +[5900.30 --> 5912.30] Let your light so shine and glory, that your grace is glorified. +[5912.30 --> 5925.80] Once you were an alien people, strangers to the town of God. +[5925.80 --> 5935.80] Let your light so shine and glory, that your grace is glorified. +[5935.80 --> 5946.98] Let his love flow up to others, let them feel the Father's pain. +[5946.98 --> 5953.98] That their true name is glorified. +[5953.98 --> 5958.98] Let your light so shine. +[5958.98 --> 5971.98] Church of God, elect and holy, be the people we intend. +[5971.98 --> 5984.32] Church of God, each coming, Rahul's a Ger who builds and wird. +[5984.98 --> 5990.98] Church of God, elect and holy, be the people we인�. +[5990.98 --> 5994.98] Church of God, elect and whatever you wish, +[5994.98 --> 5996.94] Church of God, elect and glory, all the people we pay for our effect. +[5996.94 --> 6004.06] God will serve us, let His grace His love be led. +[6015.22 --> 6019.30] God is good and He goes with us. +[6019.58 --> 6024.56] And so receive the blessing of our God for your journey of life and faith ahead. +[6024.56 --> 6030.62] Whatever that might take you into this week, know that God goes with you. +[6031.10 --> 6032.12] And so receive His blessing. +[6033.48 --> 6035.14] God go before you to lead you. +[6035.86 --> 6037.90] God go behind you to protect you. +[6038.38 --> 6040.58] God go beneath you to support you. +[6041.24 --> 6043.72] God go beside you to befriend you. +[6044.14 --> 6045.38] Do not be afraid. +[6045.90 --> 6047.76] Let the blessing of God come upon you today. +[6047.90 --> 6053.86] Do not be afraid, but go in peace to love and serve the Lord. +[6054.56 --> 6055.52] Amen. +[6084.56 --> 6085.98] You have sleень and not in my love. +[6086.64 --> 6091.62] You have told me pain for all my sins and my Feather. +[6092.46 --> 6095.88] Even when I struggle to leave. +[6097.98 --> 6102.20] With your precious love who makes every week. +[6102.20 --> 6125.20] I am on my own, I be lost, I am so in my life, and in death, to you Lord, Christ my Lord. +[6125.20 --> 6155.18] I am on my own, I am so in my life, and in death, to you Lord, I am so in my life, and in death, to you Lord, Christ my Lord. +[6155.20 --> 6170.20] I am so in my life, and in death, to you Lord, Christ my Lord. +[6170.20 --> 6172.20] I am so in my life, and in death, to you Lord, Christ my Lord. +[6172.20 --> 6194.20] I am so in my life, and in death, to you Lord, Christ my Lord. +[6194.20 --> 6196.20] I am so in my life, and in death, to you Lord, Christ my Lord. +[6196.20 --> 6200.20] I am so in my life, and in death, to you Lord, Christ my Lord. +[6200.20 --> 6202.20] I am so in my life, and in death, to you Lord, Christ my Lord. +[6202.20 --> 6206.20] I am so in my life, and in death, to you Lord. +[6206.20 --> 6212.20] I am so in my life, and in death, to you Lord, Christ my Lord. +[6212.20 --> 6229.02] Oh, I am not my Lord, but we love, body and soul. +[6229.02 --> 6240.82] Lead my life and in death to you, Lord, I am my Lord. +[6240.82 --> 6251.22] I am not my own, but we love, body and soul. +[6251.22 --> 6264.22] Lead my life and in death to you, Lord, I am my Lord. +[6264.22 --> 6273.22] I am not my own, but we love, body and soul. +[6273.22 --> 6284.22] Lead my life and in death to you, Lord, I am my Lord. +[6284.22 --> 6294.22] I am not my own, but we love, body and soul. +[6294.22 --> 6299.22] Lead my life and in death to you, Lord, I am my Lord. +[6299.22 --> 6305.22] Lead my life and in death to you, Lord, I am my Lord. +[6305.22 --> 6319.22] Lead my life and in death to you, Lord, I am my Lord. +[6319.22 --> 6326.22] Lead my life and in death to you, Lord. +[6326.22 --> 6334.22] Lead my life and in death to you, Lord, I am my Lord. +[6334.22 --> 6363.22] Lead my life and in death to you, Lord, I am my Lord. +[6363.22 --> 6393.20] Thank you. +[6393.22 --> 6423.20] Thank you. +[6423.22 --> 6453.20] Thank you. +[6453.22 --> 6483.20] Thank you. +[6483.22 --> 6485.22] Thank you. +[6513.22 --> 6515.22] Thank you. +[6543.22 --> 6545.22] Thank you. +[6573.22 --> 6575.22] Thank you. +[6603.22 --> 6605.22] Thank you. +[6633.22 --> 6635.22] Thank you. +[6663.22 --> 6665.22] Thank you. +[6693.22 --> 6695.22] Thank you. +[6723.22 --> 6725.22] Thank you. +[6753.22 --> 6755.22] Thank you. +[6783.22 --> 6785.22] Thank you. +[6813.22 --> 6815.22] Thank you. +[6843.22 --> 6845.22] Thank you. +[6873.22 --> 6875.22] Thank you. +[6903.22 --> 6905.22] Thank you. +[6933.22 --> 6935.22] Thank you. +[6935.22 --> 6937.22] Thank you. +[6937.22 --> 6939.22] Thank you. +[6939.22 --> 6941.22] Thank you. diff --git "a/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 26, 2023_summary.txt" "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 26, 2023_summary.txt" new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..78a66ced7decbbe38b5ffc386a28fb149d8213a9 --- /dev/null +++ "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 26, 2023_summary.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,173 @@ +• Discussion about faith and its relationship to fear and uncertainty +• Reference to the concept of "free fall" in relation to faith +• Invitation for people with questions to speak with Pastor Kevin +• Announcement about an upcoming fellowship event with a sign-up deadline +• Call for donations to a refugee sponsorship program, specifically clothing items for refugees +• Explanation of a community project at Sunridge Gardens +• Invitation to a Christmas worship service at Sunridge on December 2nd +• Request to welcome guests in the morning's worship service +• Reading of Psalms 103, 63, and excerpts from hymns +• Discussion of God's love, praise, and redemption +• Hymn singing and repetitive refrain of "Hallelujah" +• Praise and sacrifice as intertwined aspects of a Jesus follower's life +• Trusting God during difficult times requires letting go and accepting His will +• Psalm 51 references God not delighting in sacrifices or burnt offerings, but accepting a contrite spirit +• Silent prayer and offering of contrite hearts to God +• Worship and praise of God through various prayers and songs +• Isaiah 44 references God's redemption and forgiveness of sin +• The sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross as an expression of God's love and salvation +• Jesus' blood and sacrifice +• The curse of sin and its hold on individuals +• Redemption and freedom from sin through Jesus Christ +• The resurrection of Jesus Christ +• Praise and worship to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit +• The nature of God as three in one (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) +• The gospel message and the hope it brings +• Ministry of missions offering for Wagner Hills +• Recovery program offered by Wagner Hills +• Personal counseling and plans at Wagner Hills +• Addiction and James 5:15 scripture reading +• Discussion of methods to get attention (e.g. bullhorns, signs, sirens) +• Examples of how others try to get attention (teachers, pets) +• Discussion of Malachi's behavior and how God gets our attention +• Explanation that getting someone's attention doesn't always mean yelling or loud noises, but can be done in creative ways +• Introduction to the concept of talking about big ways and little ways God gets our attention +• Upcoming church events: general meeting, tri-soup challenge +• Prayer requests for various individuals: + • Dennis Colkin's health issues + • John Trass's cancer diagnosis + • Teen's mother in palliative care + • Frank Chepkma's passing + • Rose Vida's passing + • Jerry Jansen's granddaughter Christina's lupus diagnosis + • Judy Versteeg's daughter-in-law Nicole's infection + • Rob Alkema's niece Lindsay's funeral +• Prayer for comfort, healing, and blessings +• Prayer for the family of Sy Visser as he continues medical testing with cancer +• Prayer for Christina diagnosed with lupus +• Prayer for Teenie Breed in palliative care +• Condolences and prayer for Lena Checkman's brother, Frank, who passed away suddenly +• Condolences and prayer for Shonda, who passed away from cancer +• Celebration of life prayers for those dealing with recent or former losses +• Opening and reflecting on God's Word in Romans 11 +• Review of the plan to break down a section of Romans into two parts for study +• The importance of preparing one's heart to sing and give glory to God through the doxology +• Reading from Romans 11, verses 11-24, discussing God's plan for Israel and Gentiles +• Paul's ministry as an apostle to the Gentiles, his hope for Israel's salvation, and their potential inclusion in God's plans +• The analogy of the olive tree, comparing believers (both Jewish and Gentile) to branches grafted onto the root of faith, emphasizing dependence on God's kindness and mercy +• The natural branches (Israel) were grafted into a cultivated olive tree, but the question is whether they can be grafted back in +• Paul answers that God did not reject His people, citing God's faithfulness to His promise and humanity's responsibility for rejecting Him +• Israel rejected Jesus as God's son, but God does not reject His people +• Paul gives three reasons why: + • Israel's unbelief is not total; there is always a remnant that will be revealed in the end + • The chosen elect will always reveal themselves + • God's choosing a people was never about physical descendants, but about His own faithfulness to His promise +• Israel's stumble was for the purpose of including Gentiles in God's plan +• Natural descendants are more readily grafted back into God's plan +• At some point, all of Israel will be saved +• Israel's apparent rejection is used by God for his purpose +• God has a plan to bring about salvation through both Jews and Gentiles +• God's purposes in election +• God's sovereignty +• Understanding and challenges related to sovereignty and election +• Foundation of life and purpose being rooted in God's character and sovereignty +• Limitations in understanding God's purposes +• Paul explains the concept of God's purpose and the rejection of Jesus by Israel +• The metaphor of the stone rejected by builders becoming the cornerstone (Jesus) is discussed +• Paul writes in 1 Corinthians that Jesus was a stumbling block for Jews and foolishness for Gentiles, but ultimately brought salvation to the Gentiles due to Israel's transgressions +• The term "Gentiles" refers to non-Jewish nations or people in the Bible +• Paul continues making his point in verse 12, stating that Israel's loss is riches for the Gentiles +• God's purpose in election was to include Gentiles in his salvation +• God's plan from the beginning included saving all nations, not just one +• The Bible promises a son who would undo the curse of sin and bring redemption +• This promise is applied to Jesus Christ as the ultimate ruler with no end +• God's plan for redemption involves filling the earth with knowledge of his glory +• God's plan for gathering people from every nation, tribe, and tongue is part of His original purpose. +• God has a plan from the beginning to the end, with a specific goal in mind. +• He is sovereign over the means and mechanisms of how events unfold. +• This is reflected in the Reformed tradition's understanding of sovereignty and election. +• The mechanism of Israel stumbling over Jesus as Messiah is part of God's sovereign plan of redemption. +• The mechanism by which the gospel spread to the whole world +• God's eternal purpose and the means of working it out in history +• Israel's rejection of Jesus at the time of Paul and its consequences +• The comfort of God's purposes in election, including the salvation of Gentiles +• The sovereignty of God and his plan for Israel's rejection as a mechanism to bring the gospel to Gentiles +• The church is spiritual Israel and the real descendants of Abraham +• God's sovereignty is active in the world through salvation and redemption +• Nations are blessed through Abraham, and the earth is filled with the knowledge and glory of the Lord +• The vision of Revelation involves every tribe, tongue, and nation singing holy songs to the Lamb who was slain +• The mission of God is accomplished through joining him in his purposes in election +• There is still hope for salvation for those who do not yet believe +• Paul's second point is that there is still a reason to have hope for the salvation of someone who doesn't yet believe. +• The Gentile inclusion will now become the mechanism of Israel being awakened to belief. +• Paul hopes his ministry among the Gentiles will somehow arouse his own people to envy and save some of them. +• Israel's rejection was previously used by God to bring salvation to the Gentiles, but now Paul hopes that the Gentile inclusion might be used to bring salvation to the Israelites who first rejected God in Jesus. +• Even their stumbling to believe can be used by God to bring life from spiritual death. +• God can use Israel's rejection of him as a means to bring them back +• God's sovereignty is demonstrated by his ability to turn rejection into acceptance +• God's sovereignty is not limited by human actions, including rejection +• Even outright rejection does not preclude God's purposes being fulfilled +• Personal rejection cannot overrule God's purposes in election +• God's rejection is not a guarantee of eternal separation +• Belief in God can be turned around from rejection +• The possibility that God will accept those who have rejected Him +• Prayer and pleading for God to intercede in the lives of others +• Preaching the gospel as a means of spreading God's message +• The potential for anyone to believe in God, regardless of past actions +• Branches broken off and grafted into the olive tree +• Not superior to others who are part of the same root +• Faith and life should not lead to cockiness or pride +• Christians should be humble and confident in Jesus, but not appear haughty or conceited +• Criticism of Christians for being judgmental or holier-than-thou suggests a lack of humility +• Salvation by grace through faith requires humility +• Confidently living and acting without considering one's identity or responsibility that comes with being chosen. +• Humility and not thinking of oneself more highly than others is essential, as stated in Romans 12. +• Avoiding selfish ambition and conceit, instead valuing others above oneself. +• Considering God's kindness and sternness, as mentioned in verse 22. +• The way of confidence in Jesus and the assurance of salvation is not arrogance but kindness +• God's sovereign love is on, in, and for you +• Continuing to live in his love, kindness, and goodness through following Jesus' example +• Dangers of living for oneself or thinking of oneself as better than others +• Constantly choosing sin over righteousness and relying on one's own doing instead of God +• Doubting God's kindness and its presence in one's life +• Connection between profession/faith and living out faith through actions +• Understanding that following Jesus doesn't guarantee perfection but does lead to growth and development of spiritual qualities such as patience, kindness, and goodness +• Emphasis on the importance of self-control and handling personal struggles +• Discussion of the Holy Spirit's role in making something possible +• Reflection on the nature of God and His sovereignty +• Exaltation of a sovereign God and description of Him as creator and redeemer +• Explanation that nothing can thwart God's purposes, not even human rejection +• Statement that salvation is not dependent on human actions or decisions +• Description of Jesus' life and death as a substitute for humanity's deserved punishment +• Death as a consequence of sin +• The nature of God's plan for salvation +• The role of faith and belief in obtaining righteousness +• The fate of those who reject Jesus' message, specifically the Israelites +• A reference to grafting and being grafted back into God's plan +• Grafting of Israel into God's tree +• Analogy between Israel and people who have rejected faith +• Hope for those who have turned away to be grafted back in +• Sovereignty of God to turn rejection into belief +• Personal examples of needing hope to be true for loved ones +• Prayer and God's sovereignty +• Rejection or standing in rejection +• Church attendance +• Doubts and seeking Jesus +• Sovereignty of God and His purposes in election +• Invitation to come to Jesus for truth, power, hope, and salvation +• Prayer +• Relationship with God +• Sovereignty of God +• Purpose and election +• Worship and praise +• Theology and doctrine transformation +• A prayer or worship service with singing and repetition of "Gloria" +• The power of God's spirit and people saying "amen" +• The truth being found in every mind and page, and faith alone leading to God +• Jesus' name and promises being true and a source of hope +• Gloria (praise) being given to God for redemption and justification through Christ +• Hearts transformed by sin being made new through God's power +• A blessing from God to those present, with prayer and support available +• Repetitive expression of gratitude ("Thank you") +• Reference to "His holy name" at the beginning +• Long period of sustained "thank you"s with no other content \ No newline at end of file diff --git "a/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 26, 2023_transcript.txt" "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 26, 2023_transcript.txt" new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..ded9b34104d4e493cb971c2fd8df6531a8503b95 --- /dev/null +++ "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 26, 2023_transcript.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,3476 @@ +[0.00 --> 9.78] I'm trying to put it in a song, but I just start to unravel. +[11.04 --> 14.14] Faith is like a free fall sometimes. +[16.66 --> 20.14] I guess I still freak out sometimes. +[23.22 --> 26.22] Faith is like a free fall sometimes. +[30.00 --> 32.64] I guess I still get scared sometimes. +[48.22 --> 51.98] I'm just trying to understand. +[51.98 --> 55.48] Is there some master plan? +[55.48 --> 60.48] Cause I've got so many questions. +[60.48 --> 64.76] Am I, am I the only one? +[64.76 --> 67.48] Is like this ladder's missing rocks? +[67.48 --> 73.48] Cause I can't find a way to climb it. +[73.48 --> 89.40] Step it out onto the water. +[89.40 --> 93.40] I'm not sure if you'll sink or stand. +[93.40 --> 95.40] I think fear's pretty normal. +[95.40 --> 99.40] When you've only ever walked on land. +[99.40 --> 102.40] Cause to leap into the unknown. +[102.40 --> 105.40] Is to walk by faith, not sigh. +[105.40 --> 108.40] We all get scared or we don't know. +[108.40 --> 111.40] But maybe that's alright. +[111.40 --> 114.40] Faith is like a free fall sometimes. +[118.40 --> 121.40] I guess I still freak out sometimes. +[124.40 --> 127.40] Your faith is like a free fall sometimes. +[127.40 --> 128.40] heck, no. +[132.40 --> 133.40] tennis is like a free fall sometimes. +[139.40 --> 140.40] Hooray comes night. +[144.40 --> 146.40] Roay comes night in ST Wing. +[146.40 --> 147.40] The ASL Entertainment +[147.40 --> 148.40] Fen1 Tether +[148.40 --> 149.40] and Nazare. +[149.40 --> 152.40] jeito breaksоч spos +[152.40 --> 157.38] venu +[157.40 --> 165.40] Faith is like a freefall sometimes +[165.40 --> 171.40] I guess you still freak out sometimes +[171.40 --> 177.40] Your faith is like a freefall sometimes +[177.40 --> 183.40] I guess I still get scared sometimes +[183.40 --> 189.40] Maybe that's alright +[213.40 --> 214.52] I guess I still get scared sometimes +[243.40 --> 253.40] What has the ability for women to go on +[253.40 --> 258.40] The hardship of women and women +[258.40 --> 262.56] our gentry +[262.56 --> 292.54] Thank you. +[292.56 --> 322.54] Thank you. +[322.56 --> 352.54] Thank you. +[352.56 --> 382.54] Thank you. +[382.56 --> 412.54] Thank you. +[412.56 --> 442.54] Thank you. +[442.56 --> 472.54] Thank you. +[472.56 --> 502.54] Thank you. +[502.56 --> 515.00] Thank you. +[532.56 --> 562.54] Thank you. +[562.56 --> 592.54] Thank you. +[592.54 --> 593.32] My name is Chris. +[593.52 --> 599.00] I'm one of the pastors here at Emanuel, and it's my privilege, along with these others +[599.00 --> 604.08] and a few who you don't yet see, to lead in our shared worship together this morning. +[604.38 --> 612.62] Before we begin, there are a couple of people, and I'm going to invite Linda and Clem, and +[612.62 --> 615.62] we're going to be here to talk to you. +[615.62 --> 624.16] And as they're making their way up, I just want to remind you to talk to you, and I'm going +[624.16 --> 627.16] and I'm going to be here to talk to you. +[627.16 --> 627.24] And so if you have any questions about that, you can talk to Pastor Kevin. +[627.24 --> 629.16] He will gladly answer them. +[629.16 --> 629.96] Go ahead. +[629.96 --> 639.12] We're going to have a few of the lessons since Tworthy, and we're going to say you're going to do this morning, if we've got OneOnA böyle of 환up? +[639.12 --> 645.02] 630. We are encouraged to bring an appetizer or a dessert. We're looking forward to this +[645.02 --> 650.58] wonderful evening on fellowship. If you haven't signed up, you have an opportunity after church +[650.58 --> 656.90] to sign up at the booth in the back, or you can email on the church bulletin. The deadline +[656.90 --> 663.56] to sign up is tomorrow. We have a tiny problem. It's a wonderful problem. We have 119 women +[663.56 --> 668.64] signed up for this event, so it's going to be a fabulous evening. With that being said, +[668.64 --> 675.68] we might need one or two more table setters. If you would like to be a backup, just in +[675.68 --> 681.88] case we have an influx of registrations, let me know or meet us at the table at the back. +[682.34 --> 689.48] For those who are setting up tables, you have an opportunity to come on Thursday between +[689.48 --> 695.82] 7 and 9 p.m., or we will also be here Friday morning between 10 and 1. If you have any questions, +[695.82 --> 701.40] by all means catch one of us, catch me or one of us in the back at the end of the day. +[701.66 --> 701.96] Thanks. +[706.52 --> 707.22] Good morning. +[707.22 --> 716.58] Some of you may know Dina Nicolai. She is a chaplain and refugee support mobilizer with +[716.58 --> 727.42] CRCs of BC. She's actually helping us with our refugee sponsorship program right now and +[727.42 --> 735.76] facilitating some of that stuff. She also runs a clothing bank at First CRC, Vancouver, and +[735.76 --> 744.46] there are many refugees in that area. And so this year they're running out of clothing and +[744.46 --> 754.90] warm stuff. So she's put out a plea for some items. They're asking for used winter coats and +[754.90 --> 763.60] jackets and rain jackets, all sizes, warm sweaters, adults only, gloves and mittens, all sizes, +[763.60 --> 773.60] socks, all sizes, umbrellas, and scarves. New is an option. So I'm going to try and get it into the +[773.60 --> 781.84] midweek memo and next Sunday. If you could bring it next Sunday, that would be great. Thank you. +[781.84 --> 786.80] Thanks, Clem. +[787.54 --> 789.36] Just one last announcement. +[790.54 --> 797.24] At the first Saturday of every month, we send a team over to Sunridge Gardens up the hill, +[797.36 --> 804.02] which is a seniors and retirement living complex, and we lead an hour worship time together. +[804.02 --> 809.84] That's coming up this Saturday on December 2nd, and it's going to be our Christmas worship time +[809.84 --> 815.80] and celebration. And so we want to encourage you, if you have the opportunity to come and join us at +[815.80 --> 820.96] 2 p.m. on Sunridge for Christmas worship, we can connect with some of the people who live there, +[821.72 --> 827.68] share in song and story together. And so if you have questions about that, you can grab me after the +[827.68 --> 834.90] service or Leslie Kuhl, and she will explain some of that as well. I think that's it for now. So let's +[834.90 --> 841.38] stand together, if you are able, and we can be ushered into the presence of God in our worship. +[843.52 --> 852.62] Receive then God's greeting. Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, from the Lord Jesus +[852.62 --> 859.24] Christ, Son, and our Savior, through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. +[860.00 --> 864.72] I'm going to invite you to turn to those around you and welcome them as guests in our worship this morning. +[882.62 --> 904.34] In Psalm 103 we read, Praise the Lord my soul, all my inmost beings, praise his holy name. +[905.62 --> 912.30] Psalm 63 says, Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. +[912.62 --> 918.76] I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. +[918.76 --> 945.76] Praise the Lord my soul, the King of heaven, to his feet your tribute bring. +[945.76 --> 955.76] Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore his praises sing. +[956.76 --> 967.76] Hallelujah, hallelujah, praise the everlasting King. +[967.76 --> 980.76] Praise him for his grace and favor to his people in distress. +[980.76 --> 991.64] Praise him still the same as ever, slow to chide and swift to bless. +[991.64 --> 1002.64] Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, for us in his faithfulness. +[1002.64 --> 1009.64] Father, my King, he tempts and says, +[1009.64 --> 1015.86] Well, our feet, oh, pray, he knows. +[1015.86 --> 1020.64] In his hands he gently bears us, +[1020.64 --> 1025.64] Rescues us from all our foes. +[1025.64 --> 1037.64] Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, why we yet his mercy rose. +[1037.64 --> 1046.64] Angels, help us to adore him. +[1046.64 --> 1051.64] You behold him face to face. +[1051.64 --> 1057.64] Sun and moon bow down, we bore him. +[1057.64 --> 1062.64] Dwellers all in time and space. +[1062.64 --> 1075.64] Hallelujah, hallelujah, praise with us the God of grace. +[1075.64 --> 1080.64] Tod Ut员, sing me нам round a bit. +[1080.64 --> 1086.64] komplett to λ 소리 +[1086.64 --> 1088.64] importe où on theıyla +[1088.64 --> 1090.64] constants +[1090.64 --> 1092.06] Iím veinte to dossier +[1092.64 --> 1094.64] Firstly告诉 miss Tam dónde +[1094.64 --> 1095.64] ird ost her +[1096.64 --> 1097.64] concentrar +[1097.64 --> 1098.64] coming +[1098.64 --> 1109.92] May our walls be built in their city +[1109.92 --> 1117.96] May our streets be built in your home +[1120.10 --> 1124.80] May injustice bow to Jesus +[1124.80 --> 1133.80] As the people turn and raise +[1133.80 --> 1138.34] big earth to cri magari +[1138.34 --> 1142.22] But not at all to go +[1142.22 --> 1145.50] In my garden +[1145.50 --> 1152.52] I will use of my earth +[1152.52 --> 1157.46] To the nation's love +[1157.46 --> 1160.30] Hear our singing +[1160.30 --> 1164.14] Fill the air +[1174.20 --> 1179.70] May your light shine in the dark red +[1179.70 --> 1187.70] As we walk before the cross +[1187.70 --> 1194.70] May your glory fill the whole earth +[1194.70 --> 1201.70] And so honor the sea +[1201.70 --> 1205.70] From the mountain +[1205.70 --> 1209.70] To the valley +[1209.70 --> 1212.70] Hear our praise +[1212.70 --> 1217.70] And rise to the earth +[1217.70 --> 1220.70] From the mountain +[1220.70 --> 1225.70] To the nation's love +[1225.70 --> 1227.70] Hear our singing +[1227.70 --> 1233.70] Fill the air +[1233.70 --> 1239.70] Hallelujah +[1239.70 --> 1241.70] Hallelujah +[1241.70 --> 1243.70] Hallelujah +[1243.70 --> 1247.70] Hallelujah +[1247.70 --> 1253.70] Hallelujah +[1253.70 --> 1255.70] Hallelujah +[1255.70 --> 1257.70] Louise +[1257.70 --> 1259.70] Hallelujah +[1259.70 --> 1261.70] Hallelujah +[1261.70 --> 1263.70] Hallelujah +[1263.70 --> 1265.70] Hallelujah +[1265.70 --> 1267.70] Hallelujah +[1267.70 --> 1269.70] Hallelujah +[1269.70 --> 1271.70] Hallelujah +[1271.70 --> 1273.70] Hallelujah +[1273.70 --> 1283.00] Alleluia, Alleluia +[1283.00 --> 1289.06] From the mountain to the valley +[1289.06 --> 1297.86] Near our praises, right to you +[1297.86 --> 1304.86] From the heavens to the nations +[1304.86 --> 1312.86] Near our sea, fill the hand +[1312.86 --> 1319.86] From the mountain to the valley +[1319.86 --> 1326.86] Near our praises, right to you +[1326.86 --> 1333.86] From the heavens to the nations +[1333.86 --> 1341.86] Near our sea, fill the hand +[1341.86 --> 1352.86] You can have a seat. +[1352.86 --> 1357.86] You can have a seat. +[1357.86 --> 1362.86] Those two songs, praise my soul, the king of heaven, and here are praises that we just sang. +[1362.86 --> 1364.86] Focus on praise. +[1364.86 --> 1369.86] In Hebrews 13, verse 15, it says, +[1369.86 --> 1376.86] The terms sacrifice and praise might seem to be opposites. +[1376.86 --> 1383.86] But as a Jesus follower, sacrifice and praise are intertwined in our lives. +[1383.86 --> 1390.86] To praise God during difficult times requires us to let go and trust God, no matter what the future holds. +[1390.86 --> 1397.86] God also accepts our praise even though we are sinful. +[1397.86 --> 1410.86] Psalm 51, verses 16 to 17 talks about this when it says, +[1410.86 --> 1411.86] When it says, +[1411.86 --> 1415.86] You do not delight in sacrifice or I would bring it. +[1415.86 --> 1419.86] You do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. +[1419.86 --> 1423.86] My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit. +[1423.86 --> 1429.86] A broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise. +[1429.86 --> 1436.86] Let us take a few moments this morning to offer our contrite hearts to God in silent prayer. +[1436.86 --> 1437.86] Amen. +[1437.86 --> 1438.86] Amen. +[1438.86 --> 1439.86] Amen. +[1439.86 --> 1440.86] Amen. +[1440.86 --> 1441.86] Amen. +[1441.86 --> 1442.86] Amen. +[1442.86 --> 1443.86] quartoercesty… +[1443.86 --> 1444.86] Anayout あ Nevada… +[1444.86 --> 1446.86] Please take a few moments this morning to witness your spirit based on remembering our 2 household … +[1446.86 --> 1447.86] Lord, that Jesus lost you with you. +[1447.86 --> 1449.86] There are two also you. +[1449.86 --> 1450.86] It has seemed to be true to the dead next morning. +[1450.86 --> 1451.86] Let us Phen BO-" +[1451.86 --> 1452.86] Man, we are rving you to turn with you. +[1452.86 --> 1453.86] Amen. +[1453.86 --> 1454.86] Amen. +[1454.86 --> 1455.86] eches contre war. +[1455.86 --> 1456.86] Amen. +[1456.86 --> 1457.86] Amen. +[1457.86 --> 1458.86] argued for me, 5 family. +[1458.86 --> 1459.86] Amen. +[1459.86 --> 1460.86] Most people want to enter the text… +[1460.86 --> 1461.86] Are you done as my heart. +[1461.86 --> 1462.86] Pay again. +[1462.86 --> 1463.86] My heart has ever believed inую. +[1463.86 --> 1465.86] Well, yes, no matter what we are doing, +[1465.86 --> 1466.86] ChoirsPart, let us park into a deep Communication movement. +[1466.86 --> 1496.84] Thank you. +[1496.86 --> 1511.20] This is my desire to honor you. +[1511.20 --> 1520.86] Lord, with all my heart I worship you. +[1520.86 --> 1536.86] All I have within me, I give you praise. +[1536.86 --> 1548.86] All that I adore is in you. +[1548.86 --> 1558.10] Lord, I give you my heart. +[1558.52 --> 1561.86] I give you my soul. +[1561.86 --> 1568.02] I live for you alone. +[1568.52 --> 1571.86] Every breath that I take. +[1572.48 --> 1576.00] Every moment I'm awake. +[1577.74 --> 1580.72] I'm back your way. +[1580.72 --> 1598.72] This is my desire to honor you. +[1598.72 --> 1608.72] Lord, with all my heart I worship you. +[1608.72 --> 1626.72] All I have within me, I give you praise. +[1626.72 --> 1636.72] All that I adore is in you. +[1636.72 --> 1645.72] Lord, I give you my heart. +[1645.72 --> 1649.72] I give you my soul. +[1649.72 --> 1655.72] I live for you alone. +[1655.72 --> 1658.72] Every breath that I take. +[1658.72 --> 1662.72] And all that I'm awake. +[1662.72 --> 1664.72] I live for you alone. +[1664.72 --> 1669.72] I live for you alone. +[1669.72 --> 1672.72] Lord, I give you my heart. +[1672.72 --> 1673.72] I give you my heart. +[1673.72 --> 1676.72] I give you my soul. +[1676.72 --> 1682.72] I live for you alone. +[1682.72 --> 1685.72] Every breath that I take. +[1685.72 --> 1687.72] Every breath that I pipe. +[1687.72 --> 1691.18] Next and Casey, the Lord is at my word. +[1691.18 --> 1694.14] Every breath that I work. +[1694.14 --> 1699.54] Every breath that I do. +[1699.54 --> 1701.14] Every rest is a Force out of interest. +[1701.14 --> 1704.14] And the heart I need you out of interest. +[1704.52 --> 1707.14] However, all that I do isoro into克服. +[1707.14 --> 1711.14] God's word will respond to you. +[1712.14 --> 1714.18] But the mother I may continue to condemn you by +[1714.18 --> 1715.14] including all of us foodと思います. +[1715.14 --> 1722.06] Hear these assuring words that we read from Isaiah 44, verses 22 to 23. +[1723.20 --> 1724.84] I have made you. +[1725.40 --> 1727.12] You are my servant. +[1728.02 --> 1729.86] Israel, I will not forget you. +[1730.66 --> 1736.42] I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. +[1737.46 --> 1740.64] Return to me, for I have redeemed you. +[1741.50 --> 1745.10] Sing for joy, you heavens, for the Lord has done this. +[1745.56 --> 1747.72] Shout aloud, you earth beneath. +[1748.20 --> 1750.32] Burst into song, you mountains. +[1750.98 --> 1755.00] You forests and all your trees, for the Lord has redeemed Jacob. +[1755.00 --> 1758.36] He displays his glory in Israel. +[1770.64 --> 1797.66] The sin of man and wrath of God has been on Jesus' name. +[1797.66 --> 1814.80] Silent as he stood, accused, beaten on and scored. +[1814.80 --> 1827.80] Fowing to the Father's den, he took the crown of gold. +[1827.80 --> 1841.90] Oh, that rugged cross, my salvation, where your love poured out over me. +[1842.44 --> 1854.84] Now my soul cries out, Alleluia, praise and honor unto thee. +[1854.84 --> 1884.82] Lord has redeemed you. +[1884.84 --> 1897.84] All the rugged cross, my salvation, where your love poured out over me. +[1897.84 --> 1910.60] Now my soul cries out, Alleluia, praise and honor unto thee. +[1910.60 --> 1921.88] Now my death is great, it is great in full. +[1921.88 --> 1928.78] By the precious blood that my Jesus filled. +[1928.78 --> 1929.78] Now the curse of sin. +[1929.78 --> 1931.78] Now the curse of sin. +[1931.78 --> 1932.10] Now the curse of sin. +[1932.10 --> 1935.46] Has no hold on thee. +[1935.46 --> 1938.62] Whom the Son sets free. +[1938.62 --> 1941.78] Oh, it's free indeed. +[1941.78 --> 1942.78] Now the curse of sin. +[1942.78 --> 1944.78] Now the curse of sin. +[1944.78 --> 1948.78] Now the curse of sin. +[1948.78 --> 1949.78] Has no hold on thee. +[1949.78 --> 1959.78] Now the curse of sin. +[1959.78 --> 1973.78] in +[1982.66 --> 1983.78] oh +[1989.78 --> 1991.78] to thee +[1991.78 --> 1999.92] See the stone +[1999.92 --> 2001.58] is rolled +[2001.58 --> 2003.18] away +[2003.18 --> 2005.90] behold the +[2005.90 --> 2007.32] empty +[2007.32 --> 2009.08] tomb +[2009.08 --> 2011.78] Hallelujah +[2012.54 --> 2013.78] God +[2014.70 --> 2015.32] he +[2015.32 --> 2015.78] raised +[2016.30 --> 2017.78] he raised +[2017.78 --> 2019.44] him from +[2019.44 --> 2021.44] the grave +[2022.30 --> 2023.28] for the +[2023.28 --> 2024.82] love is +[2024.82 --> 2025.36] lost +[2025.36 --> 2027.44] my salvation +[2028.08 --> 2029.60] where your +[2029.60 --> 2031.64] love poured out +[2031.64 --> 2033.44] over me +[2034.66 --> 2035.82] now my +[2035.82 --> 2036.62] soul +[2036.62 --> 2037.92] dies out +[2037.92 --> 2039.44] Hallelujah +[2039.44 --> 2043.12] praise and honor +[2043.12 --> 2045.18] love to +[2045.18 --> 2046.44] me +[2046.44 --> 2048.56] praise and +[2048.56 --> 2049.68] daughter +[2049.68 --> 2052.56] back to me +[2052.56 --> 2054.56] Amen +[2054.56 --> 2056.56] Amen +[2056.56 --> 2058.56] Amen +[2058.56 --> 2060.56] Amen +[2060.56 --> 2062.56] Amen +[2062.56 --> 2064.56] Amen +[2064.56 --> 2066.56] Amen +[2066.56 --> 2068.56] Amen +[2068.56 --> 2070.56] Amen +[2070.56 --> 2072.56] Amen +[2072.56 --> 2074.56] Amen +[2074.56 --> 2076.56] Amen +[2076.56 --> 2077.56] Amen +[2077.56 --> 2078.56] Amen +[2078.56 --> 2081.84] Amen +[2082.56 --> 2082.72] Amen +[2082.72 --> 2088.56] Amen +[2088.56 --> 2092.62] Amen +[2093.02 --> 2095.56] Amen +[2099.56 --> 2100.52] see you +[2100.52 --> 2103.64] without hope without light +[2103.64 --> 2110.68] till from heaven you came right there was mercy in your eyes +[2110.68 --> 2115.64] to fulfill the law and promise to a virgin +[2115.64 --> 2140.12] in the world +[2140.12 --> 2143.60] Three and one +[2143.60 --> 2147.14] God of glory +[2147.14 --> 2149.48] Majesty +[2149.48 --> 2153.36] Praise forever +[2153.36 --> 2155.70] To the King +[2155.70 --> 2157.12] Amen +[2157.12 --> 2164.36] To reveal the kingdom +[2164.36 --> 2168.78] And to exile us +[2168.78 --> 2171.98] To redeem the whole creation +[2171.98 --> 2175.68] You did not despise the cross +[2175.68 --> 2178.68] For even in your son +[2178.68 --> 2182.44] You saw to the other side +[2182.44 --> 2185.54] Knowing this was our salvation +[2185.54 --> 2189.52] Jesus for us if you died +[2189.52 --> 2198.20] Praise the Father +[2198.20 --> 2201.40] Praise the Son +[2201.40 --> 2205.10] Praise the Spirit +[2205.10 --> 2208.10] We in love +[2208.10 --> 2211.90] God of glory +[2211.90 --> 2214.30] Majesty +[2214.30 --> 2218.00] Praise forever +[2218.00 --> 2218.90] Father +[2218.90 --> 2220.20] To the King +[2220.20 --> 2221.20] Of kings +[2221.20 --> 2229.90] In the morning that you rose +[2229.90 --> 2233.54] All of heaven held its breath +[2233.54 --> 2236.20] To let someone's move forward +[2236.20 --> 2239.90] For the lamb had conquered death +[2239.90 --> 2243.10] And the dead rose from their tomb +[2243.10 --> 2246.80] And the angels stood in awe +[2246.80 --> 2249.80] For the souls of all who crown +[2249.80 --> 2253.80] To the Father of his soul +[2253.80 --> 2256.80] And the church of Christ was born +[2256.80 --> 2259.80] And the spirit of faith +[2259.80 --> 2263.00] Now this gospel through the hope +[2263.00 --> 2266.70] Shall all the healing shall not fade +[2266.70 --> 2269.70] By the blood in his name +[2269.70 --> 2273.70] With his freedom I am free +[2273.70 --> 2277.00] For the love of Jesus Christ +[2277.00 --> 2280.70] Who has regimented me +[2280.70 --> 2289.60] Praise the Father +[2289.60 --> 2292.60] Praise the Son +[2292.60 --> 2296.60] Praise the Spirit +[2296.60 --> 2299.50] Three in one +[2299.50 --> 2301.50] God of glory +[2301.50 --> 2303.50] God of glory +[2303.50 --> 2304.50] Gadge of glory +[2304.50 --> 2308.16] Praise the Son +[2308.16 --> 2309.54] Praise the Holy +[2309.54 --> 2310.54] Praise the Son +[2310.54 --> 2311.16] Praise Lord ever +[2311.16 --> 2320.80] Praise the像 +[2324.80 --> 2325.44] Praise the Holy +[2325.44 --> 2326.40] gauge of glory +[2326.40 --> 2326.90] Letnes name +[2326.90 --> 2341.90] God of glory, majesty, praise forever to the King of kings. +[2341.90 --> 2350.90] Praise forever to the King of kings. +[2356.90 --> 2376.90] Hello once again. +[2376.90 --> 2380.90] Okay, the first offering is for the ministry of missions of our church. +[2380.90 --> 2384.90] Special offering this morning is for Wagner Hills. +[2384.90 --> 2394.90] It's a one-year recovery program that offers healing, growth, and transformation to men and women on the road to recovery. +[2394.90 --> 2398.90] Wagner Hills has been doing this for over 40 years now. +[2398.90 --> 2404.90] They have classes, guest speakers, chapel, and group sessions. +[2404.90 --> 2412.90] They have personal counseling and personal plans for each individual. +[2412.90 --> 2420.90] They are setting people up for a new life, a sober life. +[2420.90 --> 2428.90] Addiction can be a baffling thing to most of us, but it's a pretty complicated thing. +[2428.90 --> 2430.90] James 5, 15. +[2430.90 --> 2435.90] And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well. +[2435.90 --> 2438.90] If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. +[2438.90 --> 2440.90] Thank you. +[2440.90 --> 2441.90] Amen. +[2441.90 --> 2442.90] Amen. +[2442.90 --> 2443.90] Amen. +[2443.90 --> 2444.90] Amen. +[2444.90 --> 2445.90] Amen. +[2445.90 --> 2447.90] Amen. +[2475.90 --> 2477.90] Amen. +[2505.90 --> 2507.90] Amen. +[2535.90 --> 2537.90] Amen. +[2565.90 --> 2567.90] Amen. +[2595.90 --> 2597.90] Amen. +[2625.90 --> 2627.90] Amen. +[2627.90 --> 2629.90] Amen. +[2629.90 --> 2631.90] Amen. +[2631.90 --> 2633.90] Amen. +[2633.90 --> 2635.90] Amen. +[2643.90 --> 2645.90] Did you guys hear that? Whoa. +[2645.90 --> 2647.90] Did you guys hear that? +[2647.90 --> 2649.90] Come on up for Kids' Corner. +[2649.90 --> 2651.90] You could barely hear it. +[2651.90 --> 2653.90] Barely hear it. +[2653.90 --> 2655.90] Barely hear it. +[2655.90 --> 2658.98] It's a risky thing to be the bullhorn. +[2662.30 --> 2663.76] Thanks, Pastor Kevin. +[2664.32 --> 2665.68] Did that get your guys' attention? +[2666.88 --> 2667.56] Kind of. +[2667.72 --> 2674.96] Maybe the awkwardness got your attention more so than the delivery of the hat and the sign. +[2674.96 --> 2679.86] We had all kinds of ideas that we thought we'd better not do it because it could get a little out of hand. +[2680.48 --> 2680.64] Huh? +[2681.00 --> 2683.30] What gets your guys' attention sometimes? +[2683.30 --> 2684.50] I didn't see that. +[2685.28 --> 2685.94] You did. +[2686.06 --> 2686.70] Yeah, you saw it. +[2686.82 --> 2688.88] Did you sometimes see bullhorns get used? +[2688.92 --> 2689.86] Does that get your attention? +[2690.72 --> 2690.90] Yeah. +[2690.94 --> 2692.00] What about big signs? +[2693.32 --> 2695.96] What do stores do if they want to get your attention? +[2696.82 --> 2697.62] What do stores do? +[2697.96 --> 2699.28] They look at the self-assurance. +[2699.52 --> 2702.42] Huge signs that are like colorful and crazy. +[2705.30 --> 2705.74] Yeah. +[2705.88 --> 2707.48] They have speakers or big commercials. +[2707.86 --> 2712.02] What about like an ambulance or like a fire truck? +[2712.02 --> 2713.70] What do they do to get your attention? +[2715.20 --> 2716.34] They have sirens. +[2717.06 --> 2719.14] What color are fire trucks usually? +[2719.98 --> 2720.46] Red. +[2720.82 --> 2722.64] They're red so you can really see them. +[2723.02 --> 2729.54] What about, what does your teacher do if she wants or he wants to get your attention? +[2729.54 --> 2731.34] They ring a bell. +[2731.86 --> 2733.48] Oh, they ring a bell. +[2733.60 --> 2733.78] Yep. +[2734.30 --> 2735.12] They ring a bell. +[2735.50 --> 2736.40] They ring a bell. +[2737.00 --> 2738.72] Oh, they command you. +[2738.72 --> 2739.90] They ask you to be quiet. +[2743.46 --> 2745.00] Oh, they ask you to work. +[2745.36 --> 2747.76] What about, what else gets your attention? +[2747.90 --> 2749.28] What about like a telephone? +[2749.44 --> 2750.70] What does it do to get your attention? +[2752.78 --> 2753.66] What do you think, Emma? +[2753.98 --> 2754.82] It rings. +[2755.18 --> 2756.48] That's pretty, that's pretty simple. +[2756.82 --> 2761.18] What about when your dog or your cat wants to get your attention? +[2761.18 --> 2762.42] What does it do? +[2764.54 --> 2767.40] They meow or, or bark. +[2767.58 --> 2769.22] What about, you know what our dog does? +[2769.82 --> 2770.92] It like stares at me. +[2771.76 --> 2773.06] And then like paws at me. +[2773.90 --> 2774.46] Doesn't bark. +[2777.10 --> 2777.68] Woof, woof. +[2777.74 --> 2777.88] Yeah. +[2778.12 --> 2780.52] What about, what do you guys do? +[2780.98 --> 2782.76] Sometimes feel a bit of attention. +[2783.40 --> 2788.18] What if, have you guys done anything creative to get your parents' attention, your mom or dad's attention? +[2788.18 --> 2792.86] Where's your mom or dad, are they busy talking, or they're busy shopping, or they're busy doing chores? +[2793.12 --> 2794.52] What do you guys do to get their attention? +[2798.86 --> 2800.38] Oh, you're just nice to put your back. +[2801.46 --> 2801.78] Exemplary. +[2802.28 --> 2803.00] What about you, Levi? +[2805.80 --> 2807.42] You just say, mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy. +[2807.42 --> 2808.98] You just say, mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy. +[2809.54 --> 2810.56] What do you do, Malachi? +[2811.76 --> 2812.74] You give a hug. +[2812.80 --> 2813.46] That's brilliant. +[2814.36 --> 2815.04] What do you do? +[2816.64 --> 2817.96] Daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy. +[2818.18 --> 2820.60] You know what I used to do to my mom or dad? +[2820.76 --> 2821.70] They wouldn't respond. +[2821.80 --> 2823.22] They'd be like, mom, mom, mom, dad, dad, dad. +[2823.28 --> 2824.32] Which is me, but a little rude. +[2824.42 --> 2825.80] I was trying to interrupt you now. +[2826.18 --> 2828.58] And then finally, I would say their first name. +[2829.70 --> 2830.02] Jerry. +[2831.26 --> 2831.58] Peter. +[2832.58 --> 2834.16] And then all of a sudden, they look at me. +[2835.06 --> 2836.16] They didn't usually like that, though. +[2836.58 --> 2838.50] So, it's maybe the wrong kind of attention. +[2840.42 --> 2847.30] Anyway, we're going to talk more in Joseph's Worship Time today about different ways God gets our attention. +[2847.30 --> 2850.72] And now he uses creative ways to get our attention. +[2850.92 --> 2852.32] Maybe it's a bullhorn. +[2852.42 --> 2853.32] Maybe it's a silly hat. +[2853.62 --> 2854.72] Maybe it's a big sign. +[2854.90 --> 2856.20] But maybe there's some other cool things. +[2856.64 --> 2857.28] And you know what else? +[2858.24 --> 2863.76] Getting someone's attention doesn't always mean yelling and red signs and sirens and noises. +[2863.76 --> 2866.32] There's other creative things that God has done, right? +[2867.06 --> 2869.86] For instance, look at this beautiful flower. +[2870.88 --> 2872.68] Is it a little bit obnoxious? +[2873.56 --> 2873.82] No. +[2874.40 --> 2875.18] Not at all. +[2875.32 --> 2879.46] It's so little and beautiful and colorful and smells nice. +[2883.38 --> 2884.50] Yes, exactly. +[2884.64 --> 2885.84] It gives attention to itself. +[2885.84 --> 2890.62] So, we're going to talk about the big ways God gets our attention and the little ways God gets our attention. +[2891.06 --> 2894.76] But first, let's do the children's blessing with our church family. +[2894.94 --> 2895.74] Let's stand together. +[2896.42 --> 2897.46] We'll put up our hands. +[2898.86 --> 2900.28] And together, we will say, +[2901.02 --> 2902.58] The Lord be with you. +[2903.12 --> 2904.38] And also with you. +[2904.56 --> 2904.80] All right. +[2904.90 --> 2906.08] See you in children's worship time. +[2906.08 --> 2936.06] All right. +[2936.08 --> 2937.00] Hi there. +[2937.10 --> 2938.42] I'm Eric, an elder here at Emmanuel. +[2939.32 --> 2942.06] Just before I bring us to our word of the family prayer this morning, +[2942.18 --> 2946.20] just to highlight a couple things in the prayer and things upcoming this week. +[2946.62 --> 2952.52] First thing I wanted to highlight was this week, Wednesday of the 29th, we have our general meeting. +[2953.00 --> 2955.80] More importantly, we also have our 6 p.m. start. +[2956.00 --> 2957.70] That's going to be our tri-soup challenge. +[2958.02 --> 2963.42] First of hopefully an annual event where we challenge everyone to bring their tastiest soup +[2963.42 --> 2966.10] and award the top soups in the church. +[2966.10 --> 2972.96] So we're hoping to see a great turnout on the 29th here for both the general meeting and the tri-soup challenge. +[2972.96 --> 2978.36] This week, we learned a few different things of a few different people. +[2978.52 --> 2980.30] Dennis Colkin here, a member of our congregation. +[2980.56 --> 2985.70] He's been in the hospital with his due diagnosis of diabetes and a few other issues they're working with. +[2986.52 --> 2990.22] Former member here of the congregation, father to Ivan Trass, John Trass. +[2990.22 --> 2998.78] He's continuing to deal with the prognosis of cancer and other ailments that continue to go on more testing. +[2999.50 --> 3006.72] Teen even, mother to Brenda, Linda and Jody, has moved into palliative care here in Langley Hospice. +[3007.76 --> 3014.00] This week, Lena Chepkma, brother Frank, passed away this week in Ontario. +[3014.86 --> 3017.86] So we bring that to your attention. +[3017.86 --> 3026.98] Rose Vida, a neighbor and friend, Shonda, was dealing with cancer, has also passed away this week as well. +[3029.22 --> 3034.70] Jerry Jansen, granddaughter Christina, had the diagnosis this week of lupus. +[3035.36 --> 3040.36] And we continue to pray for further tests and results to try to figure out how to deal with that. +[3040.36 --> 3049.90] But this past week, earlier as well, we had Judy Versteeg's daughter-in-law, Nicole, has been dealing with a very serious infection. +[3050.46 --> 3053.54] So we continue for healing and comfort there. +[3055.38 --> 3059.86] Also this week, there were quite a few funerals. +[3059.86 --> 3068.26] The past week, Rob Alkema, niece Lindsay, was late to rest as well in Ontario, and others. +[3068.40 --> 3070.14] But let's turn to our Lord in prayer. +[3070.14 --> 3077.62] Praise be to God and Father, our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, +[3077.92 --> 3085.64] who comforts us in our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any troubles with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. +[3087.12 --> 3091.50] Praise you, Lord, earlier this week that Talal Ajeel became a Canadian citizen. +[3091.50 --> 3098.78] This week, we also learned that Dennis Colkman has been in the hospital, being treated for his diagnosis and other issues. +[3099.30 --> 3102.42] Please comfort him in all the circumstances in his life. +[3103.70 --> 3109.24] This week, Judy Versteeg's daughter-in-law, Nicole, receiving treatment for a very serious infection, +[3109.62 --> 3115.64] blessed the entire family, the extended family, and blessed the doctors and the nurses in all their work. +[3115.64 --> 3122.06] We're also learning with John Trassus' continued ongoing diagnosis and medical testing. +[3122.82 --> 3127.38] Pray for God's rest and healing and comfort for the entire family. +[3128.52 --> 3133.42] Also this week, for Sy Visser, as well as he continues to be in the hospital in Abbotsford, +[3133.98 --> 3137.46] and continues ongoing medical testing as his cancer has come back. +[3138.04 --> 3144.02] As doctors continue to figure out the best treatment options, bless him and his family on this journey. +[3145.64 --> 3152.96] We also pray today for Christina, who has been diagnosed with lupus and continues to go through additional testing. +[3153.32 --> 3155.80] Pray for comfort in the entire family at this time. +[3157.06 --> 3161.48] We pray for Teenie Breed as she has entered palliative care at Landley Hospice, +[3161.98 --> 3164.40] and comfort her and the entire family at this time. +[3166.04 --> 3170.42] This week, we also learned about the sudden passing of Lena Checkman's brother, Frank. +[3170.42 --> 3176.78] Bless the family as they plan a service for this week in Ontario, and bless them in this time. +[3177.34 --> 3180.88] Also this week, Shonda passed away from her battle with cancer. +[3182.30 --> 3184.36] Bless the family and all the loved ones. +[3185.74 --> 3191.00] Lord, this past month, we've had quite a few celebrations of life, +[3191.54 --> 3197.14] and continue to cumber those families who have dealt with either recent or former losses. +[3197.14 --> 3201.04] May God be gracious to us and bless us, +[3201.40 --> 3203.74] and make his face shine upon us, +[3203.80 --> 3206.20] so that your ways may be known to all the earth, +[3206.52 --> 3208.50] your salvation among all the nations. +[3209.34 --> 3211.02] May the people praise you, God. +[3211.36 --> 3212.76] May all the people praise you. +[3213.26 --> 3213.50] Amen. +[3213.50 --> 3213.64] Amen. +[3213.64 --> 3213.70] Amen. +[3227.14 --> 3244.44] We're going to spend some time opening and reflecting on God's Word to us together, +[3244.62 --> 3246.42] and we're going to do that in Romans 11. +[3246.42 --> 3255.92] Now, the original plan for our time together this morning was to finish this next section of Romans 11, +[3256.06 --> 3261.04] getting us up to the doxology in verses 33 through 36. +[3262.68 --> 3265.94] However, in my preparations this past week, +[3265.94 --> 3271.70] it became really clear to me that that was just too much material for one morning together, +[3272.12 --> 3276.56] unless you were prepared to sit for 50 minutes to hear it all, +[3276.94 --> 3278.98] and I wasn't prepared to do that to you. +[3279.98 --> 3282.78] So I've broken this section down into two parts, +[3283.16 --> 3288.30] and we'll do part one today, verses 11 through 24, +[3288.30 --> 3291.98] and then when we return to the book of Romans, +[3292.12 --> 3295.70] which won't be until the new year because we're entering into Advent next week, +[3296.30 --> 3297.90] we'll pick it up at verse 25. +[3299.84 --> 3307.14] Let me also say that I continue to be really grateful for all of your engagements +[3307.14 --> 3310.86] and your feedback, emails, and conversations. +[3311.78 --> 3317.64] I know that many discussions have been carried on over these pages and doctrines, +[3317.64 --> 3321.22] and I know that that is not over. +[3322.56 --> 3329.96] Our section today zeros in on another difficult and disputed passage. +[3331.98 --> 3336.68] And so for the time being, as you can see, our sleeves are still rolled up, +[3337.32 --> 3338.30] we're still digging in, +[3338.88 --> 3344.00] and we're still doing the work that we can to bring our best selves to bear +[3344.00 --> 3345.94] as we dig into God's Word. +[3345.94 --> 3348.34] Before we do that, +[3348.62 --> 3356.12] let me just remind you what we said at the beginning of this really difficult section of Romans. +[3357.48 --> 3362.98] These are some of the hardest and most debated chapters in the Bible, +[3362.98 --> 3366.48] and I know that I have asked a lot of you, +[3366.60 --> 3368.40] that Pastor Kevin has asked a lot of you, +[3368.50 --> 3373.76] and I hope and I pray that it has been as good for you as it has been for me +[3373.76 --> 3375.96] in preparing and in wrestling through that. +[3377.22 --> 3381.36] Second, way back at the beginning of this hard section, +[3381.66 --> 3385.86] I pointed out that Paul ends in worship. +[3385.86 --> 3390.18] And so as we are right now in the middle of this really hard section, +[3390.70 --> 3392.02] let's say that again. +[3392.40 --> 3394.04] When doctrines are tough, +[3394.20 --> 3397.62] and when the mind is beginning to be boggled, +[3397.70 --> 3399.42] or has been boggled for a long time, +[3399.68 --> 3403.98] over these ultimately incomprehensible truths of God, +[3404.08 --> 3406.46] all we can say is, +[3406.46 --> 3409.76] to Him be the glory forever. +[3411.28 --> 3412.66] The point is, +[3412.70 --> 3413.64] I hope you hear, +[3414.04 --> 3419.66] bring your wrestling faith into worship. +[3421.14 --> 3424.00] Bring your faith-seeking understanding +[3424.00 --> 3426.42] to the place of our songs together, +[3427.34 --> 3428.38] and our hymns, +[3428.74 --> 3429.96] and our spiritual songs. +[3429.96 --> 3432.36] It can be really tempting, +[3433.26 --> 3433.56] right, +[3433.60 --> 3436.18] when things get hard to understand, +[3436.38 --> 3438.28] or hard to wrap our minds around, +[3438.62 --> 3442.10] it can be really tempting just to throw our hands up and walk away. +[3443.32 --> 3443.78] Instead, +[3444.28 --> 3445.48] what I hope we can do +[3445.48 --> 3449.00] is lift our hands in worship and prayer together. +[3450.50 --> 3452.84] So after this message, +[3453.02 --> 3454.86] our song of response +[3454.86 --> 3456.56] is going to walk us through +[3456.56 --> 3458.56] some of these doctrines, +[3458.56 --> 3460.06] and some of these truths about God. +[3461.54 --> 3463.96] And so I invite you already now +[3463.96 --> 3466.56] to begin preparing your heart +[3466.56 --> 3468.96] to sing our doxology +[3468.96 --> 3472.56] filled with this theology. +[3473.46 --> 3475.32] To hear the things of God, +[3475.42 --> 3477.16] the mystery and the majesty, +[3477.34 --> 3478.62] the word and the wonder, +[3478.80 --> 3479.72] and to sing, +[3480.52 --> 3481.94] oh, the depths of the riches +[3481.94 --> 3483.76] of the wisdom and knowledge of God, +[3483.76 --> 3485.68] how unsearchable His judgments +[3485.68 --> 3487.88] and His path beyond tracing out, +[3487.88 --> 3490.10] who has known the mind of the Lord, +[3490.18 --> 3491.66] or who has been His counselor. +[3492.12 --> 3493.86] For from Him and through Him +[3493.86 --> 3495.86] and for Him are all things. +[3496.00 --> 3498.28] To Him be the glory forever. +[3499.12 --> 3499.48] Amen. +[3500.82 --> 3501.36] And so, +[3501.72 --> 3503.14] like we said one more time, +[3503.34 --> 3504.62] let's push in +[3504.62 --> 3507.98] so that we give glory to God, +[3508.34 --> 3510.70] a doxology of amens. +[3510.70 --> 3512.48] With that, +[3512.92 --> 3513.72] let's read +[3513.72 --> 3515.48] from Romans 11, +[3516.20 --> 3517.86] chapter 11, +[3517.98 --> 3520.64] verse 11 through 24. +[3521.40 --> 3522.58] The first time through, +[3522.72 --> 3524.26] it will be on the screen behind me. +[3524.78 --> 3525.68] If you have a Bible, +[3525.80 --> 3527.18] I encourage you to keep that with you +[3527.18 --> 3529.86] as we will be working back through it. +[3532.36 --> 3533.60] Again, I ask, +[3534.68 --> 3535.82] did they stumble, +[3536.10 --> 3536.84] this Israel, +[3536.84 --> 3538.38] did they stumble +[3538.38 --> 3541.36] so as to fall beyond recovery? +[3542.04 --> 3542.84] Not at all. +[3543.56 --> 3544.00] Rather, +[3544.72 --> 3546.40] because of their transgression, +[3546.74 --> 3548.86] salvation has come to the Gentiles +[3548.86 --> 3550.56] to make Israel envious. +[3551.60 --> 3553.14] But if their transgression +[3553.14 --> 3554.96] means riches for the world +[3554.96 --> 3557.68] and their loss means riches for the Gentiles, +[3557.76 --> 3559.30] how much greater riches +[3559.30 --> 3561.50] will their full inclusion bring? +[3561.50 --> 3565.60] I am talking to you Gentiles +[3565.60 --> 3568.22] inasmuch as I am an apostle to the Gentiles. +[3568.36 --> 3570.14] I take pride in my ministry +[3570.14 --> 3572.08] in the hope that I may somehow +[3572.08 --> 3574.22] arouse my own people +[3574.22 --> 3576.56] to envy and save some of them. +[3578.22 --> 3579.80] For if their rejection +[3579.80 --> 3581.94] brought reconciliation to the world, +[3582.42 --> 3583.96] what will their acceptance be +[3583.96 --> 3585.04] but life from the dead? +[3585.98 --> 3587.22] If the part of the dough +[3587.22 --> 3588.86] offered as firstfruits is holy, +[3588.98 --> 3590.16] then the whole batch is holy. +[3590.28 --> 3591.32] If the root is holy, +[3591.32 --> 3592.90] so are the branches. +[3594.30 --> 3595.30] If some branches +[3595.30 --> 3596.52] have been broken off +[3596.52 --> 3597.12] and you, +[3597.34 --> 3598.94] though a wild olive shoot, +[3599.04 --> 3600.10] have been grafted in +[3600.10 --> 3601.04] among the others +[3601.04 --> 3602.28] and now share +[3602.28 --> 3603.48] in the nourishing sap +[3603.48 --> 3604.52] from the olive root, +[3604.88 --> 3606.62] do not consider yourself +[3606.62 --> 3607.52] to be superior +[3607.52 --> 3608.92] to those other branches. +[3609.98 --> 3611.06] If you do, +[3612.10 --> 3613.06] consider this. +[3613.58 --> 3614.96] You do not support the root, +[3615.06 --> 3616.52] but the root supports you. +[3617.40 --> 3618.66] You will say then, +[3618.90 --> 3620.12] branches were broken off +[3620.12 --> 3621.58] so that I could be grafted in. +[3622.10 --> 3622.40] Granted, +[3622.72 --> 3623.98] but they were broken off +[3623.98 --> 3625.18] because of unbelief, +[3625.18 --> 3627.62] and you stand by faith. +[3628.84 --> 3629.74] Do not be arrogant, +[3630.52 --> 3631.22] but tremble. +[3631.78 --> 3632.86] For if God did not spare +[3632.86 --> 3633.82] the natural branches, +[3634.08 --> 3636.74] He will not spare you either. +[3638.10 --> 3639.20] Consider, therefore, +[3639.20 --> 3641.92] the kindness and sternness of God. +[3643.52 --> 3644.98] Sternness to those who fell, +[3645.12 --> 3646.68] but kindness to you, +[3647.34 --> 3648.80] provided that you continue +[3648.80 --> 3650.10] in His kindness. +[3651.44 --> 3651.80] Otherwise, +[3652.08 --> 3653.38] you will also be cut off. +[3654.46 --> 3657.08] And if they do not persist in unbelief, +[3657.18 --> 3658.52] they will be grafted in, +[3658.66 --> 3661.42] for God is able to graft them in again. +[3661.42 --> 3662.94] After all, +[3663.06 --> 3664.04] if you were cut out +[3664.04 --> 3665.00] of an olive tree +[3665.00 --> 3666.26] that is wild by nature, +[3666.62 --> 3667.78] and contrary to nature, +[3667.84 --> 3668.68] was grafted into +[3668.68 --> 3670.14] a cultivated olive tree, +[3670.30 --> 3671.52] how much more readily +[3671.52 --> 3673.32] will these natural branches +[3673.32 --> 3674.46] be grafted in +[3674.46 --> 3676.88] to their own olive tree? +[3677.70 --> 3678.90] This is the word of the Lord. +[3683.08 --> 3683.86] Excuse me. +[3685.16 --> 3686.20] So, chapter 11, +[3686.42 --> 3687.36] as we have seen, +[3687.36 --> 3690.46] is an answer to the question, +[3691.06 --> 3694.08] did God reject His people? +[3695.42 --> 3695.56] Right? +[3695.64 --> 3696.26] And Paul, +[3696.44 --> 3697.16] in the midst of this, +[3697.24 --> 3698.98] has revealed his angst +[3698.98 --> 3700.46] and his anxiety +[3700.46 --> 3702.46] over his people, +[3702.60 --> 3703.96] the people of Israel, +[3704.36 --> 3706.00] who, at the time, +[3706.16 --> 3706.56] ignored, +[3707.10 --> 3707.50] rejected, +[3707.80 --> 3709.64] and ultimately crucified +[3709.64 --> 3710.60] Jesus. +[3712.12 --> 3714.04] And he has shown +[3714.04 --> 3716.96] how God's choosing a people +[3716.96 --> 3718.82] was never, in fact, +[3718.96 --> 3720.96] about physical descendants, +[3721.52 --> 3722.56] but, ultimately, +[3722.88 --> 3725.36] always about God's own faithfulness +[3725.36 --> 3727.28] to His own promise. +[3728.12 --> 3728.26] Right? +[3728.32 --> 3729.38] God's own mercy +[3729.38 --> 3730.90] on whom He will have mercy. +[3731.10 --> 3732.08] It's the language we've seen +[3732.08 --> 3733.14] in this section. +[3734.64 --> 3737.24] God then reminds us, +[3737.46 --> 3738.24] through the writing +[3738.24 --> 3739.88] of this chapter, +[3740.06 --> 3741.60] that He is God +[3741.60 --> 3742.70] and we are not. +[3742.76 --> 3744.14] That He is the potter +[3744.14 --> 3745.34] and He can make +[3745.34 --> 3746.56] whatever He will. +[3746.96 --> 3748.64] And throughout all of this, +[3748.74 --> 3748.90] right, +[3748.98 --> 3750.92] two things we have held up +[3750.92 --> 3751.68] as true. +[3752.72 --> 3754.60] That God is faithful +[3754.60 --> 3755.96] to His promise +[3755.96 --> 3757.32] and humanity +[3757.32 --> 3758.86] is responsible +[3758.86 --> 3760.40] for our rejection +[3760.40 --> 3761.74] of God. +[3762.22 --> 3763.84] Israel is responsible +[3763.84 --> 3765.30] for her rejection +[3765.30 --> 3766.62] of God's Messiah, +[3766.74 --> 3767.32] of Jesus, +[3767.60 --> 3769.54] who was preached to her +[3769.54 --> 3771.58] by the apostles. +[3771.58 --> 3773.60] that preached word +[3773.60 --> 3774.42] went out +[3774.42 --> 3775.96] and is going out +[3775.96 --> 3777.00] through the ages +[3777.00 --> 3778.68] right up to this moment +[3778.68 --> 3779.40] right now. +[3779.68 --> 3780.94] We are living +[3780.94 --> 3783.10] in this text. +[3784.10 --> 3785.48] We, here, +[3786.28 --> 3787.24] are being called +[3787.24 --> 3788.08] to profess +[3788.08 --> 3789.58] Jesus is Lord +[3789.58 --> 3791.04] and God raised Him +[3791.04 --> 3792.10] from the dead. +[3792.94 --> 3793.94] But the question +[3793.94 --> 3795.40] that comes out of that, +[3795.48 --> 3796.94] that we're grounded in now, +[3797.04 --> 3798.16] really comes naturally +[3798.16 --> 3798.80] and I think +[3798.80 --> 3800.24] is obviously connected +[3800.24 --> 3800.66] to say, +[3800.66 --> 3801.56] wait a minute, +[3802.40 --> 3803.66] if the people +[3803.66 --> 3804.76] rejected God, +[3805.46 --> 3807.30] does God reject them? +[3808.18 --> 3808.30] Right? +[3808.34 --> 3810.26] If Israel rejected Jesus +[3810.26 --> 3811.36] as God's son, +[3811.76 --> 3812.84] does God +[3812.84 --> 3814.34] reject His people? +[3816.00 --> 3817.64] And Paul's answer +[3817.64 --> 3818.32] is immediate +[3818.32 --> 3819.74] and it is emphatic. +[3819.88 --> 3820.40] He says, +[3820.54 --> 3822.38] by no means. +[3823.42 --> 3823.90] And then, +[3823.98 --> 3825.78] he gives three reasons +[3825.78 --> 3826.54] and I'll recap +[3826.54 --> 3827.26] those reasons +[3827.26 --> 3828.12] for you. +[3828.22 --> 3828.54] First, +[3829.44 --> 3830.80] Israel's unbelief +[3830.80 --> 3831.74] isn't total. +[3832.40 --> 3832.52] Right? +[3832.60 --> 3833.42] There is always +[3833.42 --> 3834.32] a remnant +[3834.32 --> 3835.60] and the elect +[3835.60 --> 3836.86] that is God's chosen +[3836.86 --> 3838.44] will always reveal +[3838.44 --> 3839.66] themselves in the end. +[3840.54 --> 3840.64] Right? +[3840.68 --> 3841.46] That's chapter 11 +[3841.46 --> 3842.58] in the first 10 verses. +[3842.82 --> 3843.56] We looked at that +[3843.56 --> 3844.42] last week. +[3845.88 --> 3847.08] The second reason +[3847.08 --> 3847.62] he gives +[3847.62 --> 3849.36] is that Israel's stumble, +[3849.66 --> 3850.78] that's from verse 11 +[3850.78 --> 3851.44] here, +[3851.64 --> 3852.50] where we started, +[3853.06 --> 3854.18] was for the purpose +[3854.18 --> 3855.50] of the inclusion +[3855.50 --> 3856.70] of the Gentiles +[3856.70 --> 3858.72] and it's important +[3858.72 --> 3859.14] to note +[3859.14 --> 3860.58] that natural descendants +[3860.58 --> 3863.96] or natural trees +[3863.96 --> 3865.04] are more readily +[3865.04 --> 3866.54] grafted back in +[3866.54 --> 3867.50] to the source. +[3868.50 --> 3869.00] And then, +[3869.08 --> 3870.34] the third reason +[3870.34 --> 3871.64] he gives +[3871.64 --> 3873.64] is that at some point +[3873.64 --> 3874.56] all Israel +[3874.56 --> 3875.68] will be saved. +[3876.12 --> 3876.26] Now, +[3876.30 --> 3877.46] Paul says in verse 31, +[3877.72 --> 3878.96] which we didn't read yet, +[3879.42 --> 3880.24] they have become +[3880.24 --> 3881.04] disobedient +[3881.04 --> 3882.22] in order that they too +[3882.22 --> 3883.36] may now receive +[3883.36 --> 3884.98] mercy as a result +[3884.98 --> 3886.10] of God's mercy +[3886.10 --> 3886.94] to you. +[3888.18 --> 3888.56] Now, +[3888.62 --> 3889.56] it's that number two +[3889.56 --> 3890.72] that we're looking +[3890.72 --> 3891.40] at this morning. +[3892.24 --> 3892.36] Right? +[3892.46 --> 3893.86] Number one was last week, +[3893.96 --> 3895.08] number two is today, +[3895.16 --> 3896.18] and then number three +[3896.18 --> 3897.18] that will be +[3897.18 --> 3897.76] in the future. +[3899.16 --> 3899.36] Now, +[3899.48 --> 3902.28] our big idea, +[3902.48 --> 3903.14] our expanding +[3903.14 --> 3904.72] on this number two +[3904.72 --> 3905.24] for us, +[3905.64 --> 3908.42] is that Israel's stumble +[3908.42 --> 3911.78] was for God's purposes. +[3911.78 --> 3913.56] right? +[3913.80 --> 3914.36] One, +[3914.68 --> 3916.46] that people like us +[3916.46 --> 3917.30] might be brought +[3917.30 --> 3918.42] into this plan +[3918.42 --> 3919.14] of salvation, +[3919.82 --> 3920.50] and then two, +[3920.94 --> 3922.36] that by the Gentiles +[3922.36 --> 3923.34] being included, +[3923.76 --> 3925.22] Israel might then +[3925.22 --> 3926.22] in response +[3926.22 --> 3927.16] be turned +[3927.16 --> 3928.28] to belief. +[3929.70 --> 3930.62] And then after making +[3930.62 --> 3931.56] those two points, +[3932.34 --> 3933.54] Paul's going to sum up +[3933.54 --> 3935.06] what he's talking about +[3935.06 --> 3936.02] with some ideas +[3936.02 --> 3937.22] for application. +[3937.22 --> 3937.30] salvation. +[3939.36 --> 3939.56] And so, +[3939.64 --> 3940.20] as we dig into +[3940.20 --> 3941.42] this second reason +[3941.42 --> 3942.30] that Paul gives +[3942.30 --> 3942.78] in response +[3942.78 --> 3943.60] to the question +[3943.60 --> 3947.06] of Israel being rejected, +[3947.40 --> 3948.18] or has Israel +[3948.18 --> 3949.34] being rejected, +[3950.36 --> 3952.30] underneath that +[3952.30 --> 3953.64] is the idea +[3953.64 --> 3955.26] that God +[3955.26 --> 3957.46] has a purpose +[3957.46 --> 3959.14] for even what +[3959.14 --> 3959.58] they're seeing +[3959.58 --> 3960.04] right now. +[3961.04 --> 3961.42] Right? +[3961.42 --> 3963.42] even the apparent +[3963.42 --> 3964.58] rejection +[3964.58 --> 3966.54] of God +[3966.54 --> 3967.80] is used +[3967.80 --> 3968.98] by God +[3968.98 --> 3969.62] for +[3969.62 --> 3970.52] his +[3970.52 --> 3971.48] purpose. +[3973.62 --> 3973.82] Now, +[3973.84 --> 3974.64] if you've been with us +[3974.64 --> 3975.50] in this text, +[3975.58 --> 3977.32] this isn't a new idea +[3977.32 --> 3978.00] for us, +[3978.08 --> 3978.28] right? +[3978.32 --> 3979.36] In chapter 9, +[3980.12 --> 3980.62] Paul +[3980.62 --> 3982.42] uses the illustration +[3982.42 --> 3983.22] of Jacob +[3983.22 --> 3984.28] and Esau. +[3985.44 --> 3985.72] Right? +[3986.08 --> 3986.82] Twins, +[3986.96 --> 3988.04] Esau the older, +[3988.58 --> 3989.68] and by natural +[3989.68 --> 3990.62] birth rights +[3990.62 --> 3991.30] and order, +[3991.46 --> 3992.02] the one who +[3992.02 --> 3993.00] ought to inherit +[3993.00 --> 3993.80] the blessings +[3993.80 --> 3995.16] and the name +[3995.16 --> 3996.98] of their father, +[3998.16 --> 3999.48] but God +[3999.48 --> 4000.34] had other purposes. +[4002.04 --> 4002.74] Paul writes +[4002.74 --> 4004.10] in chapter 9, +[4004.16 --> 4004.68] verse 11, +[4005.42 --> 4006.32] before the twins +[4006.32 --> 4006.88] were born +[4006.88 --> 4007.58] or had done +[4007.58 --> 4008.40] anything good +[4008.40 --> 4008.98] or bad +[4008.98 --> 4009.70] in order +[4009.70 --> 4010.66] that God's +[4010.66 --> 4011.22] purposes +[4011.22 --> 4012.32] in election +[4012.32 --> 4013.38] might stand, +[4013.90 --> 4014.88] not by works, +[4015.24 --> 4015.86] but by him +[4015.86 --> 4016.46] who calls. +[4018.34 --> 4019.36] Point is, +[4019.36 --> 4020.72] God has +[4020.72 --> 4021.54] purposes +[4021.54 --> 4023.48] in election. +[4024.72 --> 4024.96] Now, +[4025.64 --> 4026.18] I want to take +[4026.18 --> 4026.74] just a moment +[4026.74 --> 4027.46] and pause +[4027.46 --> 4028.00] right there. +[4028.64 --> 4029.04] If you have +[4029.04 --> 4029.84] the worship sheet +[4029.84 --> 4030.26] that you got +[4030.26 --> 4031.04] on your way in, +[4031.80 --> 4032.42] you will see +[4032.42 --> 4033.04] that the title +[4033.04 --> 4033.94] of this message +[4033.94 --> 4035.08] is God's +[4035.08 --> 4035.66] sovereignty. +[4036.50 --> 4037.24] You keep +[4037.24 --> 4038.12] using that word. +[4039.24 --> 4039.40] Now, +[4039.58 --> 4040.12] some of you +[4040.12 --> 4040.52] have probably +[4040.52 --> 4041.22] got the +[4041.22 --> 4041.84] implicit +[4041.84 --> 4042.86] princess bride +[4042.86 --> 4043.82] reference in there, +[4043.82 --> 4047.08] but what I'm +[4047.08 --> 4047.80] aware of +[4047.80 --> 4048.46] is that +[4048.46 --> 4049.24] words like +[4049.24 --> 4049.80] sovereignty +[4049.80 --> 4051.08] and election +[4051.08 --> 4052.04] come with +[4052.04 --> 4052.66] a lot of +[4052.66 --> 4053.34] confusion +[4053.34 --> 4055.18] to many of us +[4055.18 --> 4056.08] and they come +[4056.08 --> 4056.42] with a lot +[4056.42 --> 4057.08] of challenges +[4057.08 --> 4058.62] and difficulty +[4058.62 --> 4059.70] in understanding +[4059.70 --> 4060.54] and so +[4060.54 --> 4061.92] I just want to say +[4061.92 --> 4062.62] we keep using +[4062.62 --> 4063.06] that word +[4063.06 --> 4064.52] because the Bible +[4064.52 --> 4065.44] is using that word +[4065.44 --> 4066.38] but also +[4066.38 --> 4067.18] because +[4067.18 --> 4068.28] the sovereignty +[4068.28 --> 4069.22] of God +[4069.22 --> 4071.34] is foundational +[4071.34 --> 4073.26] to God +[4073.26 --> 4073.84] being God. +[4074.86 --> 4075.70] It's foundational +[4075.70 --> 4077.26] to life +[4077.26 --> 4078.46] lived in Him +[4078.46 --> 4079.24] having any +[4079.24 --> 4080.24] meaning or purpose +[4080.24 --> 4082.58] and so +[4082.58 --> 4083.66] when we say +[4083.66 --> 4084.20] things +[4084.20 --> 4085.08] that God +[4085.08 --> 4085.56] does what He +[4085.56 --> 4085.82] does +[4085.82 --> 4086.16] in order that +[4086.16 --> 4086.72] His purposes +[4086.72 --> 4087.36] in election +[4087.36 --> 4088.12] might stand +[4088.12 --> 4089.06] we are grounding +[4089.06 --> 4089.84] ourselves +[4089.84 --> 4090.60] in the very +[4090.60 --> 4091.42] being +[4091.42 --> 4092.56] and character +[4092.56 --> 4093.60] of God +[4093.60 --> 4095.20] who is sovereign +[4095.20 --> 4097.40] and the point +[4097.40 --> 4097.80] is +[4097.80 --> 4098.54] the foundation +[4098.54 --> 4099.18] of this +[4099.18 --> 4099.74] is that +[4099.74 --> 4100.88] God has +[4100.88 --> 4101.92] these purposes +[4101.92 --> 4103.40] now we might +[4103.40 --> 4104.04] not be able +[4104.04 --> 4104.96] to discern them +[4104.96 --> 4106.62] we might not +[4106.62 --> 4107.94] even know them +[4107.94 --> 4109.76] but +[4109.76 --> 4111.42] that's part +[4111.42 --> 4112.20] of what makes +[4112.20 --> 4112.58] God +[4112.58 --> 4113.34] God +[4113.34 --> 4115.56] can I say +[4115.56 --> 4116.88] this boldly +[4116.88 --> 4117.22] to you +[4117.22 --> 4118.42] if you could +[4118.42 --> 4119.04] understand +[4119.04 --> 4119.72] everything +[4119.72 --> 4120.36] that God +[4120.36 --> 4120.82] does +[4120.82 --> 4122.38] He wouldn't +[4122.38 --> 4122.76] be much +[4122.76 --> 4123.30] of a God +[4123.30 --> 4127.28] it's the same +[4127.28 --> 4127.82] thing then +[4127.82 --> 4129.30] with Israel's +[4129.30 --> 4129.72] rejection +[4129.72 --> 4131.00] God +[4131.00 --> 4131.18] God +[4131.18 --> 4131.64] has a +[4131.64 --> 4132.26] purpose +[4132.26 --> 4133.64] for their +[4133.64 --> 4134.32] stumbling +[4134.32 --> 4135.90] let's +[4135.90 --> 4136.58] build on the +[4136.58 --> 4136.84] metaphor +[4136.84 --> 4137.32] that's used +[4137.32 --> 4137.48] here +[4137.48 --> 4138.58] the stone +[4138.58 --> 4138.92] that the +[4138.92 --> 4139.30] builders +[4139.30 --> 4139.74] have +[4139.74 --> 4140.32] rejected +[4140.32 --> 4141.12] has become +[4141.12 --> 4142.10] the cornerstone +[4142.10 --> 4143.20] that stone +[4143.20 --> 4143.78] is +[4143.78 --> 4144.54] Jesus +[4144.54 --> 4145.26] and many +[4145.26 --> 4145.58] of the +[4145.58 --> 4145.92] Israelites +[4145.92 --> 4146.54] of his +[4146.54 --> 4146.88] day +[4146.88 --> 4147.50] rejected +[4147.50 --> 4147.90] him +[4147.90 --> 4149.02] and stumbled +[4149.02 --> 4149.88] over the +[4149.88 --> 4150.40] idea +[4150.40 --> 4151.00] that he +[4151.00 --> 4152.04] was Messiah +[4152.04 --> 4152.56] that he +[4152.56 --> 4153.90] was God +[4153.90 --> 4155.64] in 1 Corinthians +[4155.64 --> 4156.86] 1 Paul +[4156.86 --> 4157.38] writes +[4157.38 --> 4158.08] very clearly +[4158.08 --> 4159.20] we preach +[4159.20 --> 4159.62] Christ +[4159.62 --> 4160.38] crucified +[4160.38 --> 4161.34] a stumbling +[4161.34 --> 4161.92] block +[4161.92 --> 4162.66] to the +[4162.66 --> 4163.16] Jews +[4163.16 --> 4164.50] and foolishness +[4164.50 --> 4164.96] to the +[4164.96 --> 4165.50] Gentiles +[4165.50 --> 4167.76] and yet +[4167.76 --> 4168.58] because of +[4168.58 --> 4169.38] God's purposes +[4169.38 --> 4170.30] in election +[4170.30 --> 4170.88] notice +[4170.88 --> 4171.50] verse 11 +[4171.50 --> 4171.82] we're now +[4171.82 --> 4172.34] back in our +[4172.34 --> 4172.86] text here +[4172.86 --> 4173.56] verse 11 +[4173.56 --> 4175.80] because of +[4175.80 --> 4176.20] their +[4176.20 --> 4177.58] transgressions +[4177.58 --> 4178.56] salvation +[4178.56 --> 4179.42] has come +[4179.42 --> 4179.82] to the +[4179.82 --> 4180.56] Gentiles +[4180.56 --> 4181.38] to make +[4181.38 --> 4182.34] Israel +[4182.34 --> 4184.38] envious +[4184.38 --> 4185.52] so first +[4185.52 --> 4185.80] notice +[4185.80 --> 4186.28] because of +[4186.28 --> 4186.40] their +[4186.40 --> 4187.06] transgressions +[4187.06 --> 4187.62] salvation +[4187.62 --> 4188.38] has come +[4188.38 --> 4189.04] to the +[4189.04 --> 4189.54] Gentiles +[4189.54 --> 4189.74] now +[4189.74 --> 4190.90] Gentiles +[4190.90 --> 4191.32] maybe that's +[4191.32 --> 4191.60] a word +[4191.60 --> 4192.02] you're not +[4192.02 --> 4192.60] familiar with +[4192.60 --> 4193.22] it simply +[4193.22 --> 4194.04] means in +[4194.04 --> 4194.72] the Bible +[4194.72 --> 4195.96] other nations +[4195.96 --> 4196.94] right +[4196.94 --> 4197.46] Gentiles +[4197.46 --> 4197.80] is just +[4197.80 --> 4198.18] the word +[4198.18 --> 4198.46] that the +[4198.46 --> 4198.70] Bible +[4198.70 --> 4199.08] uses +[4199.08 --> 4199.84] for nations +[4199.84 --> 4200.34] for people +[4200.34 --> 4200.66] who are +[4200.66 --> 4201.10] not +[4201.10 --> 4202.18] ethnically +[4202.18 --> 4203.14] Jewish +[4203.14 --> 4204.30] Paul +[4204.30 --> 4204.72] continues +[4204.72 --> 4205.44] making his +[4205.44 --> 4205.72] point +[4205.72 --> 4206.04] in verse +[4206.04 --> 4206.44] 12 +[4206.44 --> 4206.86] he says +[4206.86 --> 4207.74] their loss +[4207.74 --> 4208.22] that is +[4208.22 --> 4208.98] the nation +[4208.98 --> 4209.74] of Israel's +[4209.74 --> 4210.02] loss +[4210.02 --> 4211.04] means riches +[4211.04 --> 4212.50] for the +[4212.50 --> 4213.06] Gentiles +[4213.06 --> 4215.08] now +[4215.08 --> 4217.20] here's what +[4217.20 --> 4217.40] you need +[4217.40 --> 4217.80] to know +[4217.80 --> 4218.62] right +[4218.62 --> 4219.72] from the +[4219.72 --> 4220.14] very +[4220.14 --> 4220.76] beginning +[4220.76 --> 4221.90] from the +[4221.90 --> 4222.20] very +[4222.20 --> 4222.64] beginning +[4222.64 --> 4223.24] God's +[4223.24 --> 4223.98] purpose +[4223.98 --> 4225.14] in election +[4225.14 --> 4225.94] was to +[4225.94 --> 4226.70] include +[4226.70 --> 4227.56] Gentiles +[4227.56 --> 4228.08] in his +[4228.08 --> 4228.60] salvation +[4228.60 --> 4229.62] right +[4229.62 --> 4229.84] and this +[4229.84 --> 4230.24] is clear +[4230.24 --> 4230.68] from the +[4230.68 --> 4231.10] very beginning +[4231.10 --> 4231.82] from God's +[4231.82 --> 4232.62] promise to +[4232.62 --> 4233.12] Adam and +[4233.12 --> 4233.74] Eve to +[4233.74 --> 4234.42] undo the +[4234.42 --> 4234.74] curse +[4234.74 --> 4235.14] with a +[4235.14 --> 4235.46] son +[4235.46 --> 4236.30] who would +[4236.30 --> 4236.78] come and +[4236.78 --> 4237.28] crush the +[4237.28 --> 4237.58] head of +[4237.58 --> 4238.00] the serpent +[4238.00 --> 4238.50] in Genesis +[4238.50 --> 4239.70] 3 15 +[4239.70 --> 4240.32] right +[4240.32 --> 4240.66] this is +[4240.66 --> 4241.04] clear +[4241.04 --> 4241.96] when God +[4241.96 --> 4242.44] says to +[4242.44 --> 4242.90] Abraham +[4242.90 --> 4243.94] that God +[4243.94 --> 4244.36] will make +[4244.36 --> 4244.86] Abraham +[4244.86 --> 4245.54] a great +[4245.54 --> 4245.90] nation +[4245.90 --> 4246.40] that all +[4246.40 --> 4246.92] the nations +[4246.92 --> 4247.24] on the +[4247.24 --> 4247.44] earth +[4247.44 --> 4247.86] will be +[4247.86 --> 4248.32] blessed +[4248.32 --> 4248.92] through +[4248.92 --> 4249.64] him +[4249.64 --> 4250.06] right +[4250.06 --> 4250.72] that God's +[4250.72 --> 4251.36] salvation +[4251.36 --> 4251.86] plan +[4251.86 --> 4252.30] was for +[4252.30 --> 4252.62] the whole +[4252.62 --> 4253.02] world +[4253.02 --> 4253.60] is clear +[4253.60 --> 4254.50] when God +[4254.50 --> 4255.02] promises +[4255.02 --> 4255.66] David +[4255.66 --> 4256.64] an everlasting +[4256.64 --> 4257.34] kingdom +[4257.34 --> 4258.72] that will +[4258.72 --> 4259.18] have no +[4259.18 --> 4259.48] end +[4259.48 --> 4259.76] and then +[4259.76 --> 4260.18] Isaiah +[4260.18 --> 4260.90] takes that +[4260.90 --> 4261.32] promise +[4261.32 --> 4261.86] and he +[4261.86 --> 4262.44] applies it +[4262.44 --> 4262.84] to a +[4262.84 --> 4263.24] son +[4263.24 --> 4263.86] where he +[4263.86 --> 4264.08] says +[4264.08 --> 4264.80] the government +[4264.80 --> 4265.24] will be +[4265.24 --> 4265.66] on his +[4265.66 --> 4266.08] shoulders +[4266.08 --> 4266.90] and of +[4266.90 --> 4267.46] the greatness +[4267.46 --> 4268.00] of his +[4268.00 --> 4268.38] government +[4268.38 --> 4268.96] and peace +[4268.96 --> 4269.42] there will +[4269.42 --> 4270.32] be no +[4270.32 --> 4271.08] end +[4271.08 --> 4271.64] right +[4271.64 --> 4272.24] that God's +[4272.24 --> 4272.72] plan of +[4272.72 --> 4273.20] salvation +[4273.20 --> 4273.80] and redemption +[4273.80 --> 4274.24] was for +[4274.24 --> 4274.56] the whole +[4274.56 --> 4274.90] world +[4274.90 --> 4275.80] is clear +[4275.80 --> 4276.18] in the +[4276.18 --> 4276.60] prophet +[4276.60 --> 4277.46] Habakkuk +[4277.46 --> 4277.90] saying +[4277.90 --> 4278.54] for the +[4278.54 --> 4278.88] earth +[4278.88 --> 4279.24] will be +[4279.24 --> 4279.56] filled +[4279.56 --> 4279.90] with the +[4279.90 --> 4280.24] knowledge +[4280.24 --> 4280.54] of the +[4280.54 --> 4280.84] glory +[4280.84 --> 4281.18] of the +[4281.18 --> 4281.46] Lord +[4281.46 --> 4281.88] as the +[4281.88 --> 4282.32] waters +[4282.32 --> 4282.80] cover +[4282.80 --> 4283.36] the sea +[4283.36 --> 4284.34] right +[4284.34 --> 4284.94] the vision +[4284.94 --> 4285.70] of God +[4285.70 --> 4286.20] that +[4286.20 --> 4286.70] that +[4286.70 --> 4288.08] of God's +[4288.08 --> 4288.58] plan for +[4288.58 --> 4288.98] redemption +[4288.98 --> 4290.10] that culminates +[4290.10 --> 4290.52] for us +[4290.52 --> 4291.00] in the book +[4291.00 --> 4291.70] of Revelation +[4291.70 --> 4292.64] and in the +[4292.64 --> 4293.12] image of +[4293.12 --> 4293.50] Revelation +[4293.50 --> 4294.34] 21 and +[4294.34 --> 4294.72] 22 +[4294.72 --> 4295.68] is of a +[4295.68 --> 4296.12] gathering +[4296.12 --> 4296.92] from every +[4296.92 --> 4297.42] nation +[4297.42 --> 4298.24] tribe +[4298.24 --> 4298.84] and tongue +[4298.84 --> 4300.12] that was +[4300.12 --> 4301.16] always +[4301.16 --> 4302.48] God's +[4302.48 --> 4303.00] plan +[4303.00 --> 4305.32] you could +[4305.32 --> 4305.70] say +[4305.70 --> 4307.40] that is +[4307.40 --> 4307.82] God's +[4307.82 --> 4308.30] purpose +[4308.30 --> 4308.74] in +[4308.74 --> 4309.32] election +[4309.32 --> 4313.58] but not +[4313.58 --> 4314.16] only +[4314.16 --> 4315.54] does God +[4315.54 --> 4316.72] have a +[4316.72 --> 4317.56] plan from +[4317.56 --> 4318.18] the beginning +[4318.18 --> 4319.80] and not +[4319.80 --> 4320.70] only does +[4320.70 --> 4321.48] God have +[4321.48 --> 4322.20] an end +[4322.20 --> 4323.06] in mind +[4323.06 --> 4323.76] a goal +[4323.76 --> 4324.20] to it +[4324.20 --> 4324.56] all +[4324.56 --> 4326.16] right +[4326.16 --> 4326.46] he's +[4326.46 --> 4327.02] also +[4327.02 --> 4327.88] sovereign +[4327.88 --> 4328.98] over this +[4328.98 --> 4329.52] middle bit +[4329.52 --> 4331.30] he's +[4331.30 --> 4331.62] sovereign +[4331.62 --> 4332.20] over the +[4332.20 --> 4332.74] means +[4332.74 --> 4333.26] and the +[4333.26 --> 4333.78] mechanisms +[4333.78 --> 4334.32] of how +[4334.32 --> 4334.60] we go +[4334.60 --> 4335.22] from here +[4335.22 --> 4336.08] to here +[4336.08 --> 4337.84] that's part +[4337.84 --> 4338.10] of what +[4338.10 --> 4338.50] we mean +[4338.50 --> 4338.82] in the +[4338.82 --> 4339.34] reformed +[4339.34 --> 4339.64] tradition +[4339.64 --> 4340.16] when we +[4340.16 --> 4340.52] say +[4340.52 --> 4341.38] quoting +[4341.38 --> 4342.34] Jesus +[4342.34 --> 4342.82] himself +[4342.82 --> 4343.24] and +[4343.24 --> 4344.54] reciting +[4344.54 --> 4344.94] Heidelberg +[4344.94 --> 4345.40] Catechism +[4345.40 --> 4345.92] question and +[4345.92 --> 4346.14] answer +[4346.14 --> 4346.46] one +[4346.46 --> 4347.00] that not +[4347.00 --> 4347.58] a hair +[4347.58 --> 4348.18] can fall +[4348.18 --> 4348.64] from my +[4348.64 --> 4349.04] head +[4349.04 --> 4349.56] without +[4349.56 --> 4350.12] the will +[4350.12 --> 4350.48] of my +[4350.48 --> 4350.76] father +[4350.76 --> 4351.16] in heaven +[4351.16 --> 4353.04] right +[4353.04 --> 4353.24] that's +[4353.24 --> 4353.90] the means +[4353.90 --> 4354.88] and mechanisms +[4354.88 --> 4355.74] action +[4355.74 --> 4356.94] of God's +[4356.94 --> 4357.52] sovereignty +[4357.52 --> 4359.50] and so +[4359.50 --> 4359.94] hear this +[4359.94 --> 4360.28] as we +[4360.28 --> 4360.60] wrestle +[4360.60 --> 4360.96] right +[4360.96 --> 4362.58] a mechanism +[4362.58 --> 4363.98] in that +[4363.98 --> 4364.98] great plan +[4364.98 --> 4365.56] of redemption +[4365.56 --> 4366.26] moving from +[4366.26 --> 4366.92] Genesis all +[4366.92 --> 4367.16] the way +[4367.16 --> 4367.60] through to +[4367.60 --> 4368.16] Revelation +[4368.16 --> 4369.24] a mechanism +[4369.24 --> 4369.96] is that +[4369.96 --> 4370.44] plan +[4370.44 --> 4372.04] is Israel's +[4372.04 --> 4373.44] then current +[4373.44 --> 4374.50] stumbling +[4374.50 --> 4375.74] over Jesus +[4375.74 --> 4376.62] as Messiah +[4376.62 --> 4378.58] Israel +[4378.58 --> 4379.28] stumbling +[4379.28 --> 4380.22] over Jesus +[4380.22 --> 4381.12] as God +[4381.12 --> 4381.58] is a +[4381.58 --> 4382.32] mechanism +[4382.32 --> 4383.64] in God's +[4383.64 --> 4383.92] sovereign +[4383.92 --> 4384.32] plan +[4384.32 --> 4385.20] of redemption +[4385.20 --> 4386.92] let me +[4386.92 --> 4387.22] say that +[4387.22 --> 4387.44] again +[4387.44 --> 4388.82] the purpose +[4388.82 --> 4390.40] of God +[4390.40 --> 4391.24] that God +[4391.24 --> 4391.82] has for +[4391.82 --> 4392.38] Israel's +[4392.38 --> 4392.78] rejection +[4392.78 --> 4393.24] of his +[4393.24 --> 4393.54] son +[4393.54 --> 4394.24] Jesus +[4394.24 --> 4395.30] was that +[4395.30 --> 4395.68] their +[4395.68 --> 4396.30] stumbling +[4396.30 --> 4396.96] over the +[4396.96 --> 4397.78] cornerstone +[4397.78 --> 4398.32] would be +[4398.32 --> 4398.94] the mechanism +[4398.94 --> 4399.72] by which +[4399.72 --> 4400.82] the promise +[4400.82 --> 4401.24] of the +[4401.24 --> 4401.54] gospel +[4401.54 --> 4402.04] went out +[4402.04 --> 4402.30] to the +[4402.30 --> 4402.84] whole world +[4402.84 --> 4404.60] God +[4404.60 --> 4405.50] had an +[4405.50 --> 4405.94] eternal +[4405.94 --> 4406.74] purpose +[4406.74 --> 4407.42] and the +[4407.42 --> 4408.08] means of +[4408.08 --> 4408.74] that purpose +[4408.74 --> 4409.34] being worked +[4409.34 --> 4409.80] out in +[4409.80 --> 4410.48] history +[4410.48 --> 4412.06] includes +[4412.06 --> 4413.22] Israel's +[4413.22 --> 4413.76] rejection +[4413.76 --> 4414.50] of Jesus +[4414.50 --> 4414.92] at the +[4414.92 --> 4415.30] time of +[4415.30 --> 4415.66] Paul +[4415.66 --> 4416.32] and of +[4416.32 --> 4416.42] the +[4416.42 --> 4416.84] disciples +[4416.84 --> 4417.50] so that +[4417.50 --> 4417.96] those same +[4417.96 --> 4418.46] disciples +[4418.46 --> 4419.24] would go +[4419.24 --> 4420.08] out from +[4420.08 --> 4421.04] Judea and +[4421.04 --> 4421.64] Samaria +[4421.64 --> 4422.12] and who +[4422.12 --> 4422.44] knows the +[4422.44 --> 4422.96] next line +[4422.96 --> 4424.42] to the +[4424.42 --> 4425.34] ends of +[4425.34 --> 4425.96] the +[4425.96 --> 4426.98] earth +[4426.98 --> 4429.70] you're +[4429.70 --> 4430.02] tracking +[4430.02 --> 4431.02] with this +[4431.02 --> 4432.98] right +[4432.98 --> 4433.24] does this +[4433.24 --> 4433.92] make sense +[4433.92 --> 4434.16] that +[4434.16 --> 4435.50] Paul +[4435.50 --> 4437.20] is offering +[4437.20 --> 4440.06] not only +[4440.06 --> 4440.40] to the +[4440.40 --> 4441.00] Gentiles +[4441.00 --> 4441.88] but to +[4441.88 --> 4442.28] his own +[4442.28 --> 4442.74] people +[4442.74 --> 4444.34] the comfort +[4444.34 --> 4445.76] of God's +[4445.76 --> 4446.30] purposes +[4446.30 --> 4447.54] in election +[4447.54 --> 4448.14] and it's +[4448.14 --> 4448.74] the comfort +[4448.74 --> 4449.68] of a +[4449.68 --> 4449.98] sovereign +[4449.98 --> 4450.44] God +[4450.44 --> 4452.22] the reason +[4452.22 --> 4452.74] he can +[4452.74 --> 4453.32] say that +[4453.32 --> 4453.96] God didn't +[4453.96 --> 4454.96] reject Israel +[4454.96 --> 4455.96] because of +[4455.96 --> 4456.58] their rejection +[4456.58 --> 4457.08] of him +[4457.08 --> 4457.92] is because +[4457.92 --> 4458.42] God +[4458.42 --> 4459.24] purposed +[4459.24 --> 4460.28] that rejection +[4460.28 --> 4461.24] in the +[4461.24 --> 4461.82] moment as +[4461.82 --> 4462.54] a mechanism +[4462.54 --> 4463.32] that would +[4463.32 --> 4464.04] bring the +[4464.04 --> 4464.96] gospel of +[4464.96 --> 4465.38] Jesus +[4465.38 --> 4466.20] to the +[4466.20 --> 4466.76] Gentiles +[4466.76 --> 4468.98] and let's +[4468.98 --> 4469.58] ground this +[4469.58 --> 4470.22] really +[4470.22 --> 4470.88] emphatically +[4470.88 --> 4472.30] this +[4472.30 --> 4473.40] purpose of +[4473.40 --> 4473.82] God +[4473.82 --> 4474.96] is the +[4474.96 --> 4475.40] reason +[4475.40 --> 4476.16] you and +[4476.16 --> 4476.48] I are +[4476.48 --> 4476.82] here +[4476.82 --> 4480.40] my belief +[4480.40 --> 4481.22] right now +[4481.22 --> 4481.76] in this +[4481.76 --> 4482.10] moment +[4482.10 --> 4482.88] is made +[4482.88 --> 4483.48] possible +[4483.48 --> 4484.38] because +[4484.38 --> 4485.58] this faith +[4485.58 --> 4486.42] that is being +[4486.42 --> 4487.00] a disciple +[4487.00 --> 4487.62] of Jesus +[4487.62 --> 4488.78] went beyond +[4488.78 --> 4489.44] ethnic +[4489.44 --> 4490.02] Israel +[4490.02 --> 4491.62] because it +[4491.62 --> 4492.02] was never +[4492.02 --> 4492.56] about +[4492.56 --> 4493.08] ethnic +[4493.08 --> 4493.54] Israel +[4493.54 --> 4493.90] but about +[4493.90 --> 4494.52] a spiritual 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--> 4523.70] how all +[4523.70 --> 4524.02] nations +[4524.02 --> 4524.56] are blessed +[4524.56 --> 4525.26] through +[4525.26 --> 4525.68] Abraham +[4525.68 --> 4527.04] that's +[4527.04 --> 4527.32] how the +[4527.32 --> 4527.68] whole +[4527.68 --> 4528.08] earth +[4528.08 --> 4528.56] is filled +[4528.56 --> 4528.86] with the +[4528.86 --> 4529.24] knowledge +[4529.24 --> 4529.58] and the +[4529.58 --> 4529.88] glory +[4529.88 --> 4530.62] of the +[4530.62 --> 4530.84] Lord +[4530.84 --> 4531.62] that's +[4531.62 --> 4531.94] how the +[4531.94 --> 4532.34] vision +[4532.34 --> 4533.10] of revelation +[4533.10 --> 4533.54] of every +[4533.54 --> 4534.00] tribe +[4534.00 --> 4534.60] tongue +[4534.60 --> 4535.24] and nation +[4535.24 --> 4535.60] singing +[4535.60 --> 4536.06] holy +[4536.06 --> 4536.56] holy +[4536.56 --> 4537.00] holy +[4537.00 --> 4537.74] worthy +[4537.74 --> 4538.16] is the +[4538.16 --> 4538.48] lamb +[4538.48 --> 4538.80] who was +[4538.80 --> 4539.14] slain 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--> 4593.92] yet +[4593.92 --> 4594.50] believe +[4594.50 --> 4596.46] let me +[4596.46 --> 4596.76] say that +[4596.76 --> 4596.94] again +[4596.94 --> 4597.42] as long +[4597.42 --> 4597.68] as it +[4597.68 --> 4598.22] is today +[4598.22 --> 4599.08] there is +[4599.08 --> 4599.66] still a +[4599.66 --> 4599.88] reason +[4599.88 --> 4600.24] to have +[4600.24 --> 4600.54] hope +[4600.54 --> 4602.28] for the +[4602.28 --> 4602.66] salvation +[4602.66 --> 4603.08] of someone +[4603.08 --> 4603.48] who doesn't +[4603.48 --> 4603.66] yet +[4603.66 --> 4604.04] believe +[4604.04 --> 4605.26] which is +[4605.26 --> 4605.60] Paul's +[4605.60 --> 4606.02] second +[4606.02 --> 4606.84] point +[4606.84 --> 4607.10] right +[4607.10 --> 4608.22] Paul +[4608.22 --> 4609.08] hopes +[4609.08 --> 4610.46] that the +[4610.46 --> 4611.18] Gentile +[4611.18 --> 4611.98] inclusion +[4611.98 --> 4613.40] will now +[4613.40 --> 4614.08] become +[4614.08 --> 4615.32] the mechanism +[4615.32 --> 4616.46] 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and save +[4634.90 --> 4635.64] some +[4635.64 --> 4636.00] of them +[4636.00 --> 4637.74] this +[4637.74 --> 4638.08] actually +[4638.08 --> 4638.58] is sort +[4638.58 --> 4638.86] of the +[4638.86 --> 4639.36] inverse +[4639.36 --> 4640.56] of the +[4640.56 --> 4640.94] previous +[4640.94 --> 4641.44] point +[4641.44 --> 4642.42] right +[4642.42 --> 4643.30] Israel's +[4643.30 --> 4643.70] rejection +[4643.70 --> 4644.36] was the +[4644.36 --> 4644.86] mechanism +[4644.86 --> 4645.40] that God +[4645.40 --> 4645.78] used +[4645.78 --> 4646.16] to bring +[4646.16 --> 4646.66] salvation +[4646.66 --> 4647.04] to the +[4647.04 --> 4647.58] Gentiles +[4647.58 --> 4648.54] and now +[4648.54 --> 4649.22] Paul +[4649.22 --> 4649.86] hopes +[4649.86 --> 4650.86] that the +[4650.86 --> 4651.50] Gentile +[4651.50 --> 4652.08] inclusion +[4652.08 --> 4652.72] might be +[4652.72 --> 4653.44] the mechanism +[4653.44 --> 4654.10] that God +[4654.10 --> 4654.74] uses to +[4654.74 --> 4655.54] bring salvation +[4655.54 --> 4656.46] to the +[4656.46 --> 4656.78] Israelites +[4656.78 --> 4657.34] who first +[4657.34 --> 4658.22] rejected God +[4658.22 --> 4659.14] in Jesus +[4659.14 --> 4662.70] do you hear +[4662.70 --> 4663.14] that right +[4663.14 --> 4664.30] even +[4664.30 --> 4664.84] their +[4664.84 --> 4665.48] stumbling +[4665.48 --> 4666.42] to believe +[4666.42 --> 4667.26] can be +[4667.26 --> 4667.78] used by +[4667.78 --> 4668.18] God +[4668.18 --> 4668.62] to bring +[4668.62 --> 4669.04] life +[4669.04 --> 4669.76] from the +[4669.76 --> 4670.10] spiritual +[4670.10 --> 4670.50] dead +[4670.50 --> 4671.70] of Israel +[4671.70 --> 4674.46] some of us +[4674.46 --> 4674.76] need to hear +[4674.76 --> 4675.14] that again +[4675.14 --> 4676.94] God +[4676.94 --> 4678.10] can +[4678.10 --> 4679.00] use +[4679.00 --> 4680.04] even +[4680.04 --> 4681.06] one's +[4681.06 --> 4681.66] own +[4681.66 --> 4682.40] stumbling +[4682.40 --> 4683.72] to believe +[4683.72 --> 4685.38] 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4744.88] that that +[4744.88 --> 4745.20] gives +[4745.20 --> 4745.80] us +[4745.80 --> 4746.32] right +[4746.32 --> 4747.22] even +[4747.22 --> 4748.10] someone's +[4748.10 --> 4748.72] in the +[4748.72 --> 4749.30] moment +[4749.30 --> 4750.06] outright +[4750.06 --> 4751.52] blatant +[4751.52 --> 4752.28] arrogant +[4752.28 --> 4752.98] rejection +[4752.98 --> 4754.16] isn't +[4754.16 --> 4754.74] enough +[4754.74 --> 4755.42] for God +[4755.42 --> 4756.22] to reject +[4756.22 --> 4756.82] them +[4756.82 --> 4760.04] let's +[4760.04 --> 4760.26] make it +[4760.26 --> 4760.58] personal +[4760.58 --> 4761.48] your +[4761.48 --> 4762.10] rejection +[4762.10 --> 4763.26] can't +[4763.26 --> 4764.84] your +[4764.84 --> 4765.46] rejection +[4765.46 --> 4766.44] cannot +[4766.44 --> 4768.06] overrule +[4768.06 --> 4768.58] God's +[4768.58 --> 4769.14] purposes +[4769.14 --> 4769.62] in +[4769.62 --> 4770.40] election +[4770.40 --> 4772.40] now +[4772.40 --> 4774.18] let's +[4774.18 --> 4774.60] slow down +[4774.60 --> 4775.84] don't hear +[4775.84 --> 4776.16] what I'm +[4776.16 --> 4776.70] not saying +[4776.70 --> 4778.32] right +[4778.32 --> 4779.54] this isn't +[4779.54 --> 4780.38] a guarantee +[4780.38 --> 4781.64] that everyone +[4781.64 --> 4782.22] who you +[4782.22 --> 4782.74] know +[4782.74 --> 4784.28] who looks +[4784.28 --> 4784.92] like right +[4784.92 --> 4785.42] now that +[4785.42 --> 4785.80] they have +[4785.80 --> 4786.22] rejected +[4786.22 --> 4786.56] God +[4786.56 --> 4787.08] this is +[4787.08 --> 4787.58] not a +[4787.58 --> 4787.90] guarantee +[4787.90 --> 4788.50] that their +[4788.50 --> 4788.96] rejection +[4788.96 --> 4789.44] will be +[4789.44 --> 4789.98] turned around +[4789.98 --> 4790.32] into +[4790.32 --> 4790.72] belief +[4790.72 --> 4793.80] but I +[4793.80 --> 4794.40] also can't +[4794.40 --> 4794.82] say that +[4794.82 --> 4795.44] God won't +[4795.44 --> 4799.38] that he +[4799.38 --> 4801.04] isn't +[4801.04 --> 4801.32] going to +[4801.32 --> 4801.74] do that +[4801.74 --> 4803.24] I don't +[4803.24 --> 4803.82] know what +[4803.82 --> 4804.32] he will +[4804.32 --> 4804.74] do +[4804.74 --> 4806.42] but what +[4806.42 --> 4807.00] I know +[4807.00 --> 4807.78] is that +[4807.78 --> 4808.10] he can +[4808.10 --> 4808.62] do it +[4808.62 --> 4810.72] and that's +[4810.72 --> 4811.14] why we +[4811.14 --> 4811.50] pray +[4811.50 --> 4812.82] that's +[4812.82 --> 4813.04] why +[4813.04 --> 4813.28] we +[4813.28 --> 4813.60] like +[4813.60 --> 4814.14] Paul +[4814.14 --> 4815.30] we pray +[4815.30 --> 4815.72] and we +[4815.72 --> 4816.10] plead +[4816.10 --> 4816.66] with God +[4816.66 --> 4817.96] to intercede +[4817.96 --> 4818.60] in the lives +[4818.60 --> 4819.24] of those +[4819.24 --> 4819.72] people whom +[4819.72 --> 4820.08] we know +[4820.08 --> 4820.42] and whom +[4820.42 --> 4820.72] we love +[4820.72 --> 4821.44] that's why +[4821.44 --> 4822.00] we preach +[4822.00 --> 4822.52] the gospel +[4822.52 --> 4823.40] over and +[4823.40 --> 4823.94] over and +[4823.94 --> 4824.56] over again +[4824.56 --> 4825.12] because how +[4825.12 --> 4825.46] can they +[4825.46 --> 4826.00] believe in +[4826.00 --> 4826.34] the one +[4826.34 --> 4826.72] of whom +[4826.72 --> 4827.12] they have +[4827.12 --> 4827.58] not heard +[4827.58 --> 4830.10] he did +[4830.10 --> 4830.28] it with +[4830.28 --> 4830.56] me +[4830.56 --> 4832.84] he could +[4832.84 --> 4833.02] do it +[4833.02 --> 4833.30] with you +[4833.30 --> 4835.30] he did +[4835.30 --> 4835.48] it with +[4835.48 --> 4835.80] you +[4835.80 --> 4836.98] so he +[4836.98 --> 4837.20] could do +[4837.20 --> 4837.36] it with +[4837.36 --> 4837.70] your brother +[4837.70 --> 4839.48] he did +[4839.48 --> 4839.66] it with +[4839.66 --> 4839.94] her +[4839.94 --> 4840.94] and so +[4840.94 --> 4841.24] you better +[4841.24 --> 4841.56] believe +[4841.56 --> 4841.80] he can +[4841.80 --> 4841.96] do it +[4841.96 --> 4842.26] with them +[4842.26 --> 4843.30] because +[4843.30 --> 4843.70] that's +[4843.70 --> 4843.94] what +[4843.94 --> 4844.38] God +[4844.38 --> 4845.22] does +[4845.22 --> 4845.86] that's +[4845.86 --> 4846.08] who +[4846.08 --> 4846.64] God +[4846.64 --> 4847.00] is +[4847.00 --> 4847.34] he did +[4847.34 --> 4847.52] it +[4847.52 --> 4847.88] with +[4847.88 --> 4848.02] the +[4848.02 --> 4848.56] Gentiles +[4848.56 --> 4848.86] he can +[4848.86 --> 4849.20] do it +[4849.20 --> 4849.56] with +[4849.56 --> 4849.94] Israel +[4849.94 --> 4850.60] he did +[4850.60 --> 4850.78] it +[4850.78 --> 4851.22] he can +[4851.22 --> 4851.48] do it +[4851.48 --> 4851.80] again +[4851.80 --> 4852.52] that's +[4852.52 --> 4853.12] the lesson +[4853.12 --> 4853.76] that's +[4853.76 --> 4854.26] the hope +[4854.26 --> 4854.88] that's +[4854.88 --> 4855.48] the comfort +[4855.48 --> 4856.84] and that's +[4856.84 --> 4857.26] exactly +[4857.26 --> 4857.62] why +[4857.62 --> 4858.00] Paul +[4858.00 --> 4858.60] makes 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4876.40] in +[4876.40 --> 4876.66] among +[4876.66 --> 4876.84] the +[4876.84 --> 4877.18] others +[4877.18 --> 4877.54] and now +[4877.54 --> 4877.82] share +[4877.82 --> 4878.04] in the +[4878.04 --> 4878.32] nourishing +[4878.32 --> 4878.60] sap +[4878.60 --> 4878.92] from the +[4878.92 --> 4879.20] olive +[4879.20 --> 4879.44] root +[4879.44 --> 4880.70] do not +[4880.70 --> 4881.20] consider +[4881.20 --> 4881.74] yourself +[4881.74 --> 4882.14] to be +[4882.14 --> 4882.72] superior +[4882.72 --> 4883.84] to those +[4883.84 --> 4884.48] other +[4884.48 --> 4885.70] branches +[4885.70 --> 4888.60] now here's +[4888.60 --> 4888.92] the thing +[4888.92 --> 4890.76] when it +[4890.76 --> 4891.80] comes to +[4891.80 --> 4892.60] faith +[4892.60 --> 4893.72] and life +[4893.72 --> 4895.68] there should +[4895.68 --> 4896.40] be no +[4896.40 --> 4896.86] such +[4896.86 --> 4897.36] thing +[4897.36 --> 4898.18] as a +[4898.18 --> 4898.64] cocky +[4898.64 --> 4899.10] Christian +[4899.10 --> 4901.64] now you +[4901.64 --> 4901.94] could be +[4901.94 --> 4902.38] confident +[4902.38 --> 4902.96] in Jesus +[4902.96 --> 4904.26] and you +[4904.26 --> 4904.70] can boast +[4904.70 --> 4905.00] in the +[4905.00 --> 4905.26] Lord +[4905.26 --> 4906.70] but we +[4906.70 --> 4907.00] should +[4907.00 --> 4907.64] never +[4907.64 --> 4908.44] appear +[4908.44 --> 4909.26] haughty +[4909.26 --> 4910.38] or conceited +[4910.38 --> 4910.74] we should +[4910.74 --> 4911.04] never +[4911.04 --> 4911.46] appear +[4911.46 --> 4912.28] proud +[4912.28 --> 4913.04] and the +[4913.04 --> 4913.72] fact that +[4913.72 --> 4915.56] the criticism +[4915.56 --> 4916.22] that exists +[4916.22 --> 4916.92] of so many +[4916.92 --> 4917.74] Christians +[4917.74 --> 4918.12] in the +[4918.12 --> 4918.34] world +[4918.34 --> 4918.84] today +[4918.84 --> 4919.72] the fact +[4919.72 --> 4920.68] that people +[4920.68 --> 4921.32] think of +[4921.32 --> 4921.78] Christians +[4921.78 --> 4922.16] and 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mind the truth is found, in every page is glory filled. +[5564.44 --> 5577.56] Through faith alone we come to you, we have no merit in vain. +[5577.56 --> 5588.74] Sure that your promises are true, it is a hope in Jesus' name. +[5588.74 --> 5597.18] Gloria, Gloria, Gloria to God. +[5597.18 --> 5608.30] Gloria, Gloria, Gloria to God. +[5608.30 --> 5627.52] In Christ alone we're justified, His righteousness is all our key. +[5627.52 --> 5637.52] Your God's been lent us by His blood, His perfect work has set us free. +[5637.52 --> 5647.52] Gloria, Gloria, Gloria to God. +[5647.52 --> 5656.52] Gloria, Gloria, Gloria to God. +[5656.52 --> 5666.52] Gloria, Gloria, Gloria. +[5666.52 --> 5677.58] By grace alone we have been saved, all that we are has come from you. +[5677.58 --> 5688.18] Hearts that were once by sin had saved, now by your power have been made new. +[5688.18 --> 5697.18] Gloria, Gloria, Gloria to God. +[5697.18 --> 5707.18] Gloria, Gloria, Gloria to God. +[5707.18 --> 5719.18] Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, Gloria to God. +[5719.18 --> 5732.18] Gloria, Gloria, Gloria to God. +[5732.18 --> 5747.18] Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, Gloria, Gloria. +[5747.18 --> 5751.86] Before we go, we go in and with the blessing of God. +[5752.00 --> 5757.44] And as we do, know that if you would like prayer, there are people available for that. +[5757.60 --> 5761.72] Someone will come up here, they'll have a name tag on with a little yellow square on it. +[5761.72 --> 5763.72] They would love to meet you and pray. +[5763.72 --> 5766.96] But of course, invite you in your conversations afterwards. +[5766.96 --> 5775.36] If God has laid something on your heart to pray with someone or pray over someone in your life and ask for prayer on that. +[5776.28 --> 5779.94] All of us here are capable to pray in that regard. +[5780.42 --> 5785.54] And so even with coffee in hand, invite someone to pray with you. +[5786.26 --> 5788.80] Go then with the blessing of our God. +[5791.72 --> 5794.34] God goes before you to lead you. +[5795.06 --> 5797.30] God go behind you to protect you. +[5798.04 --> 5800.02] God go beneath you to support you. +[5800.10 --> 5802.88] And God go beside you to befriend you. +[5803.20 --> 5805.06] Do not be afraid. +[5805.70 --> 5807.78] Let the blessing of God come upon you today. +[5807.92 --> 5809.68] Do not be afraid. +[5809.68 --> 5815.16] But go in peace to love and serve the Lord. +[5815.96 --> 5816.58] Amen. +[5816.58 --> 5816.72] Amen. +[5816.72 --> 5816.76] Amen. +[5816.76 --> 5816.78] Amen. +[5816.78 --> 5816.80] Amen. +[5816.80 --> 5816.82] Amen. +[5821.72 --> 5847.16] Praise the Lord. +[5847.16 --> 5848.16] breathe. +[5848.16 --> 5852.54] Lub natürlich. +[5852.54 --> 5858.04] Father in indianos. +[5858.18 --> 5864.90] In His shield um. +[5864.90 --> 5872.04] I believe from all my sin and shame. +[5872.04 --> 5876.24] my sin and shame +[5876.24 --> 5881.36] now and forever +[5881.36 --> 5887.12] praise His holy name +[5887.12 --> 5892.46] praise His holy name +[5892.46 --> 5899.04] praise His holy name +[5899.04 --> 5902.80] new God in the glory +[5902.80 --> 5905.60] now and forever +[5905.60 --> 5911.30] praise His holy name +[5911.30 --> 5916.56] praise the Lord +[5916.56 --> 5921.22] the new home that sins come +[5921.22 --> 5928.34] He has washed and +[5928.34 --> 5933.54] gave me life and soul +[5933.54 --> 5937.08] I believe +[5937.08 --> 5943.94] of all my sin and shame +[5943.94 --> 5948.90] now and forever +[5948.90 --> 5954.60] praise His holy name +[5954.60 --> 5959.80] praise His holy name +[5959.80 --> 5966.34] praise His holy name +[5966.34 --> 5970.12] to God Jesus glory +[5970.12 --> 5972.30] now and forever +[5972.30 --> 5977.34] praise His holy name +[5977.34 --> 5982.54] praise His holy name +[5982.54 --> 5986.08] praise His holy name +[5986.08 --> 5989.08] praise His holy name +[5989.08 --> 5993.54] to God be the glory +[5993.54 --> 5996.54] now and forever +[5996.54 --> 5999.08] praise His holy name +[5999.08 --> 6004.28] praise His holy name +[6004.28 --> 6005.18] praise His holy name +[6005.18 --> 6005.82] praise His holy name +[6005.82 --> 6035.80] Thank you. +[6035.82 --> 6065.80] Thank you. +[6065.82 --> 6095.80] Thank you. +[6095.82 --> 6125.80] Thank you. +[6125.82 --> 6155.80] Thank you. +[6155.82 --> 6185.80] Thank you. +[6185.82 --> 6215.80] Thank you. +[6215.82 --> 6245.80] Thank you. +[6245.82 --> 6275.80] Thank you. +[6275.82 --> 6305.80] Thank you. +[6305.82 --> 6335.80] Thank you. +[6335.82 --> 6365.80] Thank you. +[6365.82 --> 6395.80] Thank you. diff --git "a/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 5, 2023_summary.txt" "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 5, 2023_summary.txt" new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..b3ef340a46a0dfd1d5717a73e35d3c4bded3fd68 --- /dev/null +++ "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 5, 2023_summary.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,149 @@ +• Searching for something real +• Losing one's soul and identity +• Chasing out things that don't lead to a meaningful life +• Longing for a connection with someone or something +• Fear of losing oneself in the unknown +• The importance of faith and trust in navigating uncertainty +• Struggling with fear and doubt despite trying to have faith +• Upcoming church events: Youth coffee, Christmas social +• Invitations for women to participate in Christmas decorations and social event +• Sign-up sheets available at back of the room or online +• Information about hosting youth coffee at home +• Call for volunteers to help with various community activities +• Discussion of ways to get Emmanuel Church more involved in the community +• A breakfast program was started at H.D. Stafford Middle school with initial plans for two mornings a month but ultimately expanded to four mornings a month due to sufficient volunteer participation. +• The coordinator of the downtown Langley area's breakfast and lunch programs has requested assistance in creating 10 Christmas hampers for the Nicomackal Elementary School, a needy area. +• Volunteers are needed from families, groups of friends, care groups, or individuals to supply the hampers with requested family sizes and suggested items. +• Contact information is provided for Marlene Bilinga, who can be reached by phone or text at 604-789-6472 or after the service. +• Praise and worship of God +• Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross +• The glory of God and His majesty +• The coming of Christ and the joy it will bring +• Confession of sins and asking for mercy +• Prayer for cleansing from sin and renewal of spirit +• Reference to Psalm 51 +• Psalm-like prayers and petitions for a clean heart, right spirit, and restoration of joy +• Confession of sins and resolution to lead a new life, with forgiveness through Christ Jesus +• Hope for final coming and resurrection, joining saints and angels in heaven +• Longing for heavenly air, pain-free existence, and mercy-filled streets +• Glorification of God, Holy Spirit, and Lamb who was slain, with worship and praise +• Description of a future day when all will bow before Him, death will be no more, and faces will stand face to face +• Reflections on resurrection, heroes of faith, and worship together +• Visits to seafarers to share the good news of God's love in Jesus Christ +• Providing literature and other resources to seafarers +• Serving seafarers at the seafarers center through quality Christian dialogue and practical help +• Financial struggles due to a decrease in support from classes, requiring increased reliance on church offerings +• Upcoming special collection for world renewed refugee sponsorship and resettlement +• Song of ages sung with lyrics praising God's name as highest and greatest above all else +• Invitation by Amy Huberts to preschoolers to grade 4 to participate in Children's Worship +• Children's worship time theme: God's kindness brings people together +• Discussion of Moses and his experiences with kindness +• Use of dominoes as an analogy for how acts of kindness can affect many people +• Congregational prayer, led by John, the elder of the church +• Prayer requests for: + • Jaredina Johnson's granddaughter Christina, diagnosed with lupus + • Ken Hoko's sister Magna, with stage 4 cancer + • Greta Kapper's mom and Nikki's grandmother, who recently lost loved ones + • Morgue Kunst's family, grieving the loss of her father +• Prayer for the community to support families experiencing loss +• Prayers for peace and an end to conflicts (Ukraine, Israel/Palestinians) +• Request for blessings on upcoming Lord's Supper service and Pastor Chris' preaching +• Intercession for member of church family dealing with recurring cancer +• Biblical verse referencing God's goodness and unfailing love +• Reflection on turning to God for strength during difficult times +• Call to share faith with others in daily life +• The Israelites' zeal for God is misguided because it's not based on knowledge. +• Christ is the culmination of the law and brings righteousness to those who believe. +• The righteousness that comes from faith requires declaring Jesus as Lord with one's mouth and believing in their heart that he was raised from the dead. +• There is no difference between Jew and Gentile; all can be saved by calling on the name of the Lord. +• The speaker reflects on what the church will look like for future generations, particularly Gen Alpha and teenagers. +• He ponders how decisions and ministry directions will help Langley Emanuel grow younger. +• The church is at risk of extinction if it doesn't adapt to new generations +• A Reformed Christian perspective argues that God always has a remnant and Christ will never be without subjects +• However, this does not promise the continuation of a specific church +• Young people leave the church because the faith has been exchanged for soft morality or a hard definition of living in the world +• The faith is often seen as lacking in changing lives and hearts, making it unattractive to younger generations +• The pastor believes that by exploring the teachings of Paul, they can challenge these assumptions and encourage deeper faith. +• Paul is writing to a group of Christians he has not met, who are part of a church he did not found +• The majority of Christians who repent and believe are not Jewish, causing Paul's Jewish heart to be broken +• Paul argues that having every advantage and opportunity does not guarantee salvation +• A spiritual identity that matters is one held by a sovereign God, where election means God chooses and makes us able to choose in response +• Salvation cannot depend on human desire or effort, but rather on God's mercy +• The concept that salvation cannot be achieved through human effort alone +• The idea that humans are inherently unable to seek God or do good +• The role of God's mercy in salvation, emphasizing regeneration as a divine work +• The biblical basis for regeneration, including Titus 3:5 and John 3:3-7 +• Belief is not achieved through works, but rather as God's gift to those who are born again +• Regeneration precedes faith, and it is not in response to anything one does, but rather due to God's mercy and choice +• This concept has been a core doctrine of the Reformed Church throughout its history +• The idea that regeneration precedes faith was a key point of contention in various theological debates throughout history, including those between Augustine and Pelagius, and John Wesley +• Jonathan Edwards' exchange with Lord Kames about the interpretation of a doctrine +• Discussion on the relationship between regeneration, faith, and the vitality of the Christian church +• Paul's statement in verse 30 connecting regeneration preceding faith +• Connection between not pursuing righteousness and obtaining it through faith by grace +• Faith being given rather than made or worked out, and belief coming after regeneration +• Distinction between spiritual and non-spiritual descendants of Abraham +• Pursuit of righteousness through law vs. faith +• The failure to attain goal due to pursuing law as a way of righteousness rather than by faith +• Modern misconception that doing good deeds or attending church earns favor with God +• Paul's statement that people have not attained their goal, implying that faith is necessary for attaining true righteousness and the kingdom of heaven. +• Coming to church as a means of balancing obedience and disobedience +• Using good deeds to justify past mistakes or bad behavior +• Pursuing righteousness through works rather than faith +• The difference between being a Christian and simply doing Christian things +• Missing the true meaning of Christianity, like the Israelites missed Jesus +• The importance of being a Christian with Christ +• Faith from regeneration vs. faith that is not from God +• Paul's heart for the Israelites to be saved and his prayer for them +• Zeal for God without knowledge or submission to His righteousness +• Plea to pray for those who do not know Jesus +• Modeling responsibility in prayer +• The importance of praying for the conversion and regeneration of others +• Examples from Scripture of prayers that have shaped history, such as Daniel's prayer and Ezra's prayer +• The motivation behind prayer and its necessity for God to act +• Prayer changing hearts and shaping history +• Recognizing one's own responsibility in salvation through prayer +• The importance of a church being "on mission" and making new disciples +• Asking how churches pray and if they have settled for a "vaguely Christian morality" instead of a "deeply spirit-filled, transformed life" +• The distinction between acting Christianly vs. having regeneration through the gospel +• The power of the gospel to change lives and transform people, citing examples of individuals with troubled pasts being redeemed +• Encouraging listeners to affirm that God can raise spiritually dead people to newness of life +• The speaker discusses how various perspectives, including politics and culture, try to achieve righteousness but ultimately fall short. +• They note that Christ's culmination of the law brings true righteousness for those who believe. +• The speaker compares different approaches to achieving goodness, including progressivism's tolerance, conservatism's legislation, and Christianity's faith in Christ. +• A passage from Romans is read, highlighting the distinction between righteousness by law and righteousness by faith. +• The message of salvation through Jesus Christ is emphasized, with a focus on believing in one's heart and professing faith with one's mouth. +• Regeneration precedes faith +• Responsibility to respond to regeneration through declaration, belief, and profession of faith +• Acts of faith include declaring, believing, professing, and calling on the name of the Lord +• Response to regeneration is a choice, not what saves you +• There are two orders: logical decree of God and historical chronological order of that decree being worked out in history +• The importance of professing, believing, and calling on the name of the Lord +• The lack of difference between Jew and Gentile in receiving God's mercy and the same Lord being Lord of all +• The guarantee of salvation for those who call on the name of the Lord +• The distinction between a "Christian morality" and a "spirit-filled life" +• The potential consequences of settling for niceness or legalism instead of living a regenerate life +• The importance of regeneration preceding faith in the gospel truth that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved +• Prayer for transformation of the church and world +• Confession of sin and need for gospel renewal +• Commitment to prayer and obedience to God's will +• Hope in Christ for life, death, and salvation +• Trust in God's sovereignty and power +• Praise and worship of God through singing +• Prayer and praise to God +• Expression of faith in Christ's blood and redemption +• Discussion of hope in life, death, and eternal life with Christ +• Reflection on sin, death, and restoration through Christ +• Reminder about midweek memos and email sign-up for church members +• Upcoming night of prayer within the next two weeks +• Finalizing details for the event +• Importance of coming together in prayer and living into response +• Role of worship team and availability for prayer +• Encouragement to pray with others, including those with yellow name tags +• Offer to chat at connect booth during week +• Blessing and protection from God as individuals go about their week +• Praise and worship of God +• Declaration of unity and purpose among the redeemed +• Expression of gratitude and thanksgiving to God +• Use of repetition for emphasis, specifically "Be to our God forever and ever" +• Closing with a final "Amen" and thanks \ No newline at end of file diff --git "a/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 5, 2023_transcript.txt" "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 5, 2023_transcript.txt" new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..632c5a730e2ddb39871c025fccb66b1e875a5e13 --- /dev/null +++ "b/Sunday Worship \357\275\234 November 5, 2023_transcript.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,2822 @@ +[0.00 --> 20.00] I've been sick and tired +[20.00 --> 23.70] Being sick and tired +[23.70 --> 27.54] Searching far and wide +[27.54 --> 31.20] Something that feels real +[31.20 --> 35.08] Something that feels real +[35.08 --> 37.70] And I don't wanna lose my soul +[37.70 --> 41.02] Chasing out the things that don't lead me +[41.02 --> 42.82] Trained to you +[42.82 --> 47.52] And I'm lost in a feeling +[47.52 --> 54.80] That I came from this world +[54.80 --> 58.08] But going back to Eden +[58.08 --> 60.26] Ain't gonna be easy +[60.26 --> 63.88] But at least be straight to you +[63.88 --> 66.02] And I'm running a move +[66.02 --> 68.56] Like the particle +[68.56 --> 74.44] I don't need the money +[74.44 --> 78.76] I don't want the faith +[78.76 --> 83.78] I don't want what I can't take with me +[83.78 --> 85.94] In the grave +[85.94 --> 88.62] Oh and I don't wanna lose my soul +[88.62 --> 91.90] Chasing out the things that don't lead me +[91.90 --> 93.72] Trained to you +[93.72 --> 98.44] And I'm lost in a feeling +[98.44 --> 105.72] That I came from this world +[105.72 --> 109.00] And going back to Eden +[109.00 --> 111.14] Ain't gonna be easy +[111.14 --> 114.80] But at least be straight to you +[114.80 --> 116.46] And I'm running a move +[116.46 --> 119.46] Like the particle +[119.46 --> 124.96] I don't wanna lose my soul +[124.96 --> 128.08] Chasing out the things that don't lead me +[128.08 --> 130.08] Trained to you +[130.08 --> 132.26] And I don't wanna lose my gaze +[132.26 --> 134.06] When I meet you face to face +[134.06 --> 136.16] Well done, well, come on +[136.16 --> 138.74] Now I'm running a move +[138.74 --> 141.28] Like the particle +[141.28 --> 146.28] I'm lost in a feeling +[146.28 --> 148.28] I don't want to lose my soul +[148.28 --> 149.44] And I'm lost in a feeling +[149.44 --> 153.28] That I came from this world +[153.28 --> 156.28] And going back to Eden +[156.28 --> 158.28] Ain't gonna be easy +[158.28 --> 160.28] But at least be straight to you +[160.28 --> 162.28] And I'm running a move +[162.28 --> 164.28] Like the particle +[164.28 --> 170.28] Lost in a feeling +[170.28 --> 171.62] Was a girl +[171.62 --> 172.54] I'm lost in a feeling +[172.54 --> 175.10] But at least be straight to you +[175.10 --> 175.20] I'm running a move +[175.20 --> 177.56] Like the particle +[177.56 --> 181.50] Lost in a feeling +[181.50 --> 182.60] It's a girl +[182.60 --> 183.44] Baite to Imagine +[183.44 --> 185.48] I'm running a move +[185.48 --> 186.60] I ain't gonna be easy +[186.60 --> 187.32] Grey +[187.32 --> 187.82] posição +[187.82 --> 190.10] 女 who +[190.10 --> 192.02] What Maryland +[192.02 --> 192.54] Laugh +[192.54 --> 193.38] Aww +[193.38 --> 194.04] Alle +[194.04 --> 195.26] All +[195.26 --> 196.08] Part your +[196.08 --> 196.40] derni +[200.28 --> 215.26] I have been working on the ways that I lose my head. +[215.26 --> 220.64] Sometimes I just can't keep it together. +[220.64 --> 228.54] I keep trying to soldier on, trying to put it in a song. +[228.54 --> 232.58] let's press the button for 10 minutes +[232.80 --> 235.72] no matter how fast he is +[238.56 --> 242.00] first with two minutes +[242.24 --> 245.54] on the dip heute +[245.74 --> 249.40] we found the same way +[250.34 --> 253.78] in Farewell +[254.22 --> 257.66] 2 minutes +[257.66 --> 274.90] I'm just trying to understand. +[274.90 --> 278.34] Is there some master plan? +[278.94 --> 283.26] Cause I've got so many questions. +[283.26 --> 287.66] Am I, am I the only one? +[287.66 --> 291.06] Just like this ladder's missing rocks. +[291.06 --> 295.78] Cause I can't find a way to climb. +[295.78 --> 296.78] Yeah. +[296.78 --> 312.38] Stepping out onto the water. +[313.26 --> 316.66] Not sure if you'll sink or stand. +[316.66 --> 319.66] I think fear's pretty normal. +[319.66 --> 322.66] When you've only ever walked on land. +[322.66 --> 325.98] Cause to leap into the unknown. +[325.98 --> 328.98] Is to walk by faith, not sign. +[328.98 --> 332.78] We all get scared or we don't know. +[332.78 --> 335.02] But maybe that's alright. +[335.02 --> 338.42] Faith is like a free fall sometimes. +[338.42 --> 344.42] I guess I still freak out sometimes. +[344.42 --> 350.90] Your faith is like a free fall sometimes. +[350.90 --> 358.42] I guess I still get scared sometimes. +[358.42 --> 359.82] I guess what you like to goी a little bit so man. +[359.82 --> 361.82] What it was like to go to speed to Perd Sprint. +[361.82 --> 367.26] It has freeI like a strong relationship of You. +[367.26 --> 371.74] Sement of the needle since those lines are bright due to a..." +[371.74 --> 373.66] Analysis of learningventional so well. +[373.66 --> 375.82] Yes. +[375.82 --> 388.80] Faith is like a freefall sometimes +[388.80 --> 394.98] I guess I still freak out sometimes +[394.98 --> 401.04] Faith is like a freefall sometimes +[401.04 --> 407.36] I guess I still get scared sometimes +[407.36 --> 410.58] Maybe that's alright +[431.04 --> 461.02] I guess I still get scared sometimes +[461.02 --> 468.02] I guess I still get scared sometimes +[468.02 --> 475.02] I guess I still get scared sometimes +[475.02 --> 478.82] Sometimes you gotta look at the wonder +[478.82 --> 481.02] Wait for the answer +[481.02 --> 484.18] When you're chill with your hands in the air +[484.18 --> 486.02] I'll praise you anyway +[486.02 --> 489.14] Praise, give him praise, give him praise +[489.14 --> 493.58] Give him praise, give him praise +[493.58 --> 498.14] And I, as he is worthy +[498.14 --> 505.14] Yes, he is worthy of all of the praise +[505.14 --> 507.94] Two. +[508.14 --> 512.18] Good morning. +[512.18 --> 512.44] Good morning. +[514.10 --> 516.60] Welcome to church. +[516.80 --> 518.22] Even as people are filing in +[518.22 --> 520.40] Let me just offer you a special welcome. +[520.92 --> 522.48] If you're a guest with us this morning +[522.48 --> 523.72] Or if this is the first time +[523.72 --> 525.84] We're really excited that you are here +[525.84 --> 527.90] And we would love to connect with you +[527.90 --> 529.82] And so you can find me +[529.82 --> 530.66] My name is Chris +[530.66 --> 533.56] I'm one of the pastors here at Emanuel +[533.56 --> 535.74] You can find me after service in the foyer +[535.74 --> 537.86] I'll be by the Connect booth over there +[537.86 --> 539.60] Or in your seats +[539.60 --> 541.26] There's a Connect card +[541.26 --> 542.96] You're welcome to fill one of those out +[542.96 --> 544.38] There's a QR code on there +[544.38 --> 546.00] If you want to scan that and do it digitally +[546.00 --> 547.64] We'd love to connect with you +[547.64 --> 550.52] Before we begin our worship together +[550.52 --> 551.76] We have a couple announcements +[551.76 --> 552.90] For the community +[552.90 --> 554.64] And for things that are happening here +[554.64 --> 557.32] And so I'm going to invite Linda Molenkamp +[557.32 --> 558.12] To the front +[558.12 --> 560.62] And as she's making her way up +[560.62 --> 561.74] Let me just say that +[561.74 --> 564.00] After worship today +[564.00 --> 566.08] There is youth coffee +[566.08 --> 568.26] And so the youth ministry +[568.26 --> 569.36] Which is grade 8 +[569.36 --> 571.78] Through the end of high school-ish +[571.78 --> 573.08] They're gracious +[573.08 --> 576.02] Are going to be going to the Skipper's house +[576.02 --> 578.30] John and Fran, raise your hand +[578.30 --> 579.62] If you don't know where that is +[579.62 --> 580.80] That's the Skipper's +[580.80 --> 582.04] They'll help you get that +[582.04 --> 583.30] Going to the Skipper's house +[583.30 --> 584.40] For coffee and lunch +[584.40 --> 586.00] After worship today +[586.00 --> 587.20] If you have any questions about it +[587.20 --> 588.38] You can talk to Pastor Kevin +[588.38 --> 592.74] Also, youth coffee happens once a month +[592.74 --> 594.64] If you're interested in hosting that +[594.64 --> 596.26] If you'd like to have the youth at your house +[596.26 --> 597.46] Talk to Pastor Kevin +[597.46 --> 599.54] He'd love to get you signed up for that +[599.54 --> 600.90] Linda +[600.90 --> 602.38] Good morning +[602.38 --> 603.70] I'm Linda and I'm a part of the +[603.70 --> 605.00] Women's ministry team +[605.00 --> 606.92] And we are super excited +[606.92 --> 609.20] To be planning our Christmas social +[609.20 --> 612.04] It is planned for Friday, November +[612.04 --> 613.50] December, not November +[613.50 --> 615.64] December the 1st +[615.64 --> 618.24] We invite all women of all ages +[618.24 --> 620.66] Sorry men, you're not invited to this one +[620.66 --> 623.26] We like to party without you once in a while +[623.26 --> 624.80] You can +[624.80 --> 627.20] You're more than welcome to invite your family +[627.20 --> 628.54] Your friends, your co-workers +[628.54 --> 630.84] For this evening of fellowship and fun +[630.84 --> 633.56] You can sign up +[633.56 --> 635.06] There's a sign up sheet at the back +[635.06 --> 636.10] Of the table +[636.10 --> 637.24] If you want more information +[637.24 --> 638.34] Come talk to us +[638.34 --> 640.26] There's also an invitation +[640.26 --> 641.48] In your mailbox +[641.48 --> 642.60] With an email address +[642.60 --> 643.76] That you can sign up on +[643.76 --> 646.18] Now back by popular demand +[646.18 --> 647.98] Last year we had tables +[647.98 --> 649.70] That were set up in Christmas theme +[649.70 --> 650.72] And winter theme +[650.72 --> 652.18] And it went over so well +[652.18 --> 653.34] We had women say +[653.34 --> 654.28] Can you do this again? +[654.36 --> 656.06] Because I have a great plan for this year +[656.06 --> 658.30] So if you'd like to decorate a table +[658.30 --> 660.68] There's also a sign up sheet in the back +[660.68 --> 662.04] And there's some photos from last year +[662.04 --> 662.90] To give you an idea +[662.90 --> 664.92] So come visit us after church +[664.92 --> 666.80] And we'll give you some more information +[666.80 --> 667.70] Thank you +[667.70 --> 673.34] There's also another announcement from Clem +[673.34 --> 679.74] Good morning all +[679.74 --> 683.58] I'm one of the deacons here +[683.58 --> 684.54] My name is Clem +[684.54 --> 687.12] In July, June, July +[687.12 --> 688.76] The deacons were sitting around +[688.76 --> 690.42] Wondering what +[690.42 --> 692.58] How can we get Emmanuel involved +[692.58 --> 693.64] In the community more +[693.64 --> 696.80] So we started an initiative +[696.80 --> 699.30] For a breakfast program +[699.30 --> 700.20] That was going on +[700.20 --> 701.34] In H.D. Stafford +[701.34 --> 702.20] Middle school +[702.20 --> 704.34] And we were initially hoping +[704.34 --> 706.32] For two mornings a month +[706.32 --> 708.02] But you know how it goes +[708.02 --> 708.84] This is Emmanuel +[708.84 --> 710.86] So we ended up with enough volunteers +[710.86 --> 713.14] To do four mornings a month +[713.14 --> 714.70] So that was pretty awesome +[714.70 --> 716.92] So I just want to say a big thank you +[716.92 --> 717.94] To all the volunteers +[717.94 --> 719.08] That signed up for that +[719.08 --> 720.20] So +[720.20 --> 725.00] So now +[725.00 --> 727.06] The coordinator of the breakfast +[727.06 --> 728.34] And lunch programs +[728.34 --> 730.30] For the downtown Langley area +[730.30 --> 731.76] Has asked us +[731.76 --> 732.72] If we are able +[732.72 --> 734.64] To do about ten +[734.64 --> 736.12] Christmas hampers +[736.12 --> 737.16] Specifically +[737.16 --> 739.34] The Nicomackal Elementary School +[739.34 --> 741.12] A very needy area +[741.12 --> 742.34] Of downtown Langley +[742.34 --> 745.04] We are looking for families +[745.04 --> 746.66] Groups of friends +[746.66 --> 747.74] Care groups +[747.74 --> 748.96] And individuals +[748.96 --> 750.24] Who would be able +[750.24 --> 751.80] To supply Christmas hampers +[751.80 --> 753.58] For ten families total +[753.58 --> 755.16] We are waiting +[755.16 --> 756.50] For a few more details +[756.50 --> 757.66] Family sizes +[757.66 --> 758.52] And suggestions +[758.52 --> 760.08] On what to put in the hampers +[760.08 --> 762.38] So if you're interested +[762.38 --> 763.90] Please contact +[763.90 --> 765.12] Marlene Bilinga +[765.12 --> 767.88] By phone or text +[767.88 --> 771.58] 604-789-6472 +[771.58 --> 773.10] Or come talk to me +[773.10 --> 773.92] After the service +[773.92 --> 774.58] Thank you +[774.58 --> 780.52] Anyone else? +[785.44 --> 786.90] Let's stand together +[786.90 --> 788.40] So we're welcomed by God +[788.40 --> 789.30] In this place +[789.30 --> 790.46] To worship Him +[790.46 --> 796.76] God meets us here +[796.76 --> 798.74] And we know that +[798.74 --> 801.38] As He greets us here +[801.38 --> 802.60] Receive the greeting +[802.60 --> 803.64] Of our God +[803.64 --> 805.22] Grace +[805.22 --> 806.50] Mercy +[806.50 --> 807.84] And peace to you +[807.84 --> 808.88] From God our Father +[808.88 --> 810.12] From the Lord Jesus Christ +[810.12 --> 810.68] His Son +[810.68 --> 811.74] And our Savior +[811.74 --> 812.82] Through the presence +[812.82 --> 813.36] And power +[813.36 --> 814.48] Of the Holy Spirit +[814.48 --> 815.90] Amen +[815.90 --> 817.78] I'm going to invite you +[817.78 --> 818.56] To turn to those +[818.56 --> 819.08] Around you +[819.08 --> 819.92] And welcome them +[819.92 --> 820.92] In the name of the Lord +[820.92 --> 822.54] Pass the peace of Christ +[822.54 --> 823.66] For our worship this morning +[832.60 --> 837.00] Nouvelty +[838.06 --> 839.76] Gre egg +[839.76 --> 841.76] Yeah +[841.78 --> 842.90] Healing +[842.90 --> 843.08] Heart +[843.08 --> 843.60] talking +[843.60 --> 845.12] It's our +[845.12 --> 845.98] Find out +[845.98 --> 847.18] JEan +[847.18 --> 856.26] Where did they +[856.26 --> 856.92] learn +[856.92 --> 858.24] See you +[858.24 --> 858.76] know +[858.76 --> 859.04] Relax +[859.04 --> 859.70] And +[859.70 --> 859.90] ona +[859.90 --> 864.20] Good morning, everyone. +[865.20 --> 871.34] Our call to worship this morning comes from Psalm 86, verses 8 to 10. +[871.92 --> 876.62] There is none like you, O Lord, nor are there any works like yours. +[877.24 --> 881.60] All the nations you have made shall come and bow down before you, O Lord, +[881.98 --> 883.90] and shall glorify your name. +[883.90 --> 887.56] For you are great, and you do wondrous things. +[887.90 --> 889.60] You alone are God. +[889.90 --> 912.16] O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all the works thy hand hath made. +[912.16 --> 917.46] I see the stars. +[918.00 --> 922.16] I hear the rolling thunder. +[923.22 --> 929.16] Thy power throughout the universe display. +[929.16 --> 938.16] Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee. +[938.16 --> 947.16] How great thou art. +[947.16 --> 948.16] How great thou art. +[948.16 --> 960.16] How great thou art. +[960.16 --> 962.16] How great thou art. +[962.16 --> 973.16] When through the woods and forest glades I wonder. +[973.16 --> 982.16] And hear the birds, sing sweetly in the trees. +[982.16 --> 992.76] When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur +[992.76 --> 1001.10] And hear the flow and feel the gentle breeze +[1001.10 --> 1008.78] Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee +[1008.78 --> 1018.12] How great thou art, how great thou art +[1018.12 --> 1026.02] Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee +[1026.02 --> 1035.04] How great thou art, how great thou art +[1035.04 --> 1043.80] And when I think that God his Son must carry +[1043.80 --> 1052.38] Sent him to die, I scarce can take it in +[1052.38 --> 1061.72] That on the cross my burden gladly bearing +[1061.72 --> 1069.38] He bled and died to take away my sin +[1069.38 --> 1078.72] Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee +[1078.72 --> 1087.40] How great thou art, how great thou art +[1087.40 --> 1096.16] Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee +[1096.16 --> 1104.00] How great thou art, how great thou art +[1104.00 --> 1108.00] When Christ shall come +[1108.00 --> 1113.34] With shouts of acclamation +[1113.34 --> 1117.00] And take me whole +[1117.70 --> 1122.20] What joy shall fill my heart +[1122.20 --> 1126.00] Then I shall bow +[1126.00 --> 1131.00] In humble adoration +[1131.00 --> 1131.34] In humble adoration +[1131.34 --> 1134.76] And there proclaim +[1134.76 --> 1139.00] My God, how great thou art +[1139.00 --> 1148.00] Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee +[1148.00 --> 1153.00] How great thou art, how great thou art +[1153.00 --> 1157.00] How great thou art +[1157.00 --> 1165.00] Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee +[1165.00 --> 1171.00] How great thou art, how great thou art +[1171.00 --> 1172.00] How great thou art +[1172.00 --> 1194.00] How great thou art +[1194.00 --> 1206.30] The splendor of the King +[1206.30 --> 1210.80] Clothed in majesty +[1210.80 --> 1215.86] Let all the earth rejoice +[1215.86 --> 1218.86] All the earth rejoice +[1218.86 --> 1226.72] He wraps himself in light +[1226.72 --> 1232.36] And darkness tries to hide +[1232.36 --> 1236.00] And trembles at his voice +[1236.00 --> 1240.20] And trembles at his voice +[1240.20 --> 1245.80] How great is our God +[1245.80 --> 1251.66] Sing with me how great is our God +[1251.66 --> 1255.66] And all will see how great +[1255.66 --> 1263.66] How great is our God +[1263.66 --> 1271.52] Reach to which he stands +[1271.52 --> 1277.64] And time is in his hands +[1277.64 --> 1280.52] Beginning and the end +[1280.52 --> 1284.52] Beginning and the end +[1284.52 --> 1290.38] The Lord is free and one +[1290.38 --> 1296.46] Fall is spirit and sound +[1296.46 --> 1299.66] The lion and the lamb +[1299.66 --> 1303.38] The lion and the lamb +[1303.38 --> 1309.24] How great is our God +[1309.24 --> 1313.24] Sing with me how great +[1313.24 --> 1315.24] Is our God +[1315.24 --> 1319.24] And all will see how great +[1319.24 --> 1325.24] How great is our God +[1325.24 --> 1332.10] Name and love +[1332.10 --> 1332.40] Name and love +[1332.40 --> 1333.10] All of us +[1333.10 --> 1337.10] Worthy of all praise +[1337.10 --> 1341.10] Worthy of all praise +[1341.10 --> 1344.10] My heart will sing +[1344.10 --> 1349.10] How great is our God +[1349.10 --> 1358.96] How great is our God +[1358.96 --> 1360.96] How great is our God +[1360.96 --> 1364.96] How great is our God +[1364.96 --> 1369.82] Sing with me how great +[1369.82 --> 1374.82] How great is our God +[1374.82 --> 1382.82] How great is our God +[1382.82 --> 1385.82] Sing with me how great +[1385.82 --> 1389.26] How great is our God +[1389.26 --> 1393.26] And all will see how great +[1393.26 --> 1399.26] How great is our God +[1399.26 --> 1404.80] Please bow your heads with me +[1404.80 --> 1408.58] Merciful God +[1408.58 --> 1411.24] You pardon all who truly repent +[1411.24 --> 1412.22] And turn to you +[1412.22 --> 1415.38] We humbly confess our sins +[1415.38 --> 1416.52] And ask your mercy +[1416.52 --> 1418.62] We have not loved you +[1418.62 --> 1419.56] With a pure heart +[1419.56 --> 1421.34] Nor have we loved our neighbor +[1421.34 --> 1422.20] As ourselves +[1422.20 --> 1424.66] We have not done justice +[1424.66 --> 1425.90] Loved kindness +[1425.90 --> 1427.62] Or walked humbly with you +[1427.62 --> 1428.36] Our God +[1428.36 --> 1430.64] Have mercy on us +[1430.64 --> 1431.08] O God +[1431.08 --> 1432.18] In your loving kindness +[1432.18 --> 1433.52] In your great compassion +[1433.52 --> 1435.06] Cleanse us from our sin +[1435.06 --> 1438.10] May we collectively echo the words +[1438.10 --> 1439.74] From Psalm 51 +[1439.74 --> 1442.86] Create in us a clean heart +[1442.86 --> 1443.52] O God +[1443.52 --> 1445.24] And renew a right spirit +[1445.24 --> 1445.94] Within us +[1445.94 --> 1448.08] Do not cast us from your presence +[1448.08 --> 1449.96] Or take your Holy Spirit from us +[1449.96 --> 1452.02] Restore to us the joy +[1452.02 --> 1453.16] Of your salvation +[1453.16 --> 1454.72] And sustain us +[1454.72 --> 1456.14] With your bountiful spirit +[1456.14 --> 1457.72] Through Jesus Christ +[1457.72 --> 1458.62] Our Lord +[1458.62 --> 1459.58] Amen +[1459.58 --> 1473.72] Create in me +[1473.72 --> 1477.80] Create in me a clean heart +[1477.80 --> 1480.20] O God +[1480.20 --> 1484.14] And renew a right spirit +[1484.14 --> 1486.72] Within me +[1486.72 --> 1490.74] Create in me +[1490.74 --> 1491.46] Create in me +[1491.46 --> 1491.74] Create in me +[1491.74 --> 1492.74] Create in me +[1492.74 --> 1494.74] A clean heart +[1494.74 --> 1497.00] O God +[1497.00 --> 1500.80] And reveal a right spirit +[1500.80 --> 1501.86] Within me +[1501.86 --> 1509.08] Cast me away +[1509.08 --> 1509.14] Cast me away +[1509.14 --> 1511.08] From thy presence +[1511.08 --> 1511.34] From thy presence +[1511.34 --> 1513.08] O Lord +[1513.08 --> 1518.36] And take not my Holy Spirit +[1518.36 --> 1520.14] From thee +[1520.14 --> 1526.44] Restore unto me +[1526.44 --> 1530.46] The joy of thy salvation +[1530.46 --> 1534.48] And renew a right spirit +[1534.48 --> 1534.54] And renew a right spirit +[1534.54 --> 1536.48] Within me +[1536.48 --> 1540.54] Create in me +[1540.54 --> 1541.74] Create in me +[1541.74 --> 1543.54] A clean heart +[1543.54 --> 1546.48] O God +[1546.48 --> 1553.18] Escape in me +[1553.18 --> 1556.50] Create in me +[1556.50 --> 1557.12] Create in me +[1557.12 --> 1559.00] Create in me +[1559.00 --> 1564.40] A clean heart +[1564.40 --> 1572.40] And renew the right spirit within me +[1572.40 --> 1581.40] Cast me not away from thy presence alone +[1582.40 --> 1588.40] And take not thy Holy Spirit from me +[1588.40 --> 1599.40] Restore unto thee the joy of thy salvation +[1600.40 --> 1607.40] And renew the right spirit within me +[1607.40 --> 1616.40] Here are words you may trust, words that merit full acceptance. +[1617.40 --> 1621.40] Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. +[1622.40 --> 1628.40] To all who confess their sins and resolve to lead a new life, he says, +[1629.40 --> 1630.40] Your sins are forgiven. +[1631.40 --> 1633.40] He also says, Follow me. +[1633.40 --> 1643.40] Now to the one who rules all worlds, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. +[1644.40 --> 1652.40] And now, confident our sins are forgiven, let us await in hope the final coming, our Lord Jesus Christ. +[1653.40 --> 1659.40] And on that final day where we can join the saints and angels and sing the hymn of heaven together, +[1659.40 --> 1662.40] Shouting holy is the Lord. +[1662.40 --> 1663.40] Praise the Lord. +[1663.40 --> 1664.40] How I long to breathe the air of heaven, where pain is gone, and mercy fills the streets. +[1664.40 --> 1665.40] To look upon the path of heaven, where pain is gone, and mercy fills the streets. +[1665.40 --> 1666.40] To look upon the path of heaven, where pain is gone, and mercy fills the streets. +[1666.40 --> 1667.40] To look upon the path of heaven, and mercy fills the streets. +[1667.40 --> 1668.40] To look upon the path of heaven, and mercy fills the streets. +[1668.40 --> 1669.40] To look upon the path of heaven, and mercy fills the streets. +[1669.40 --> 1670.40] To look upon the path of heaven, and mercy fills the streets. +[1670.40 --> 1671.40] Thank you, Lord. +[1671.40 --> 1673.40] How I long to breathe the air of heaven, where pain is gone, and mercy fills the streets. +[1673.40 --> 1684.08] How I long to breathe the air of heaven +[1684.08 --> 1692.24] Where pain is gone and mercy fills the streets +[1692.24 --> 1699.42] To look upon the one who led to save me +[1699.42 --> 1705.26] And walk with Him for all eternity +[1705.26 --> 1716.42] There will be a day when all will bow before Him +[1717.00 --> 1723.42] There will be a day when death will be no one +[1724.26 --> 1727.54] Standing face to face +[1727.54 --> 1732.66] When He who died and rose again +[1732.66 --> 1738.88] Holy, holy is the Lord +[1738.88 --> 1748.82] And every prayer we prayed in desperation +[1748.82 --> 1756.94] The songs of faith we sang through doubt and evil +[1756.94 --> 1763.52] In the end we'll see that it was perfect +[1763.52 --> 1771.94] When He returns to wipe away our tears +[1771.94 --> 1781.48] There will be a day when all will bow before Him +[1781.48 --> 1788.06] There will be a day when death will be no one +[1788.06 --> 1791.06] Standing face to face +[1791.06 --> 1796.18] Then He who died and rose again +[1796.18 --> 1803.18] Holy, holy is the Lord +[1803.18 --> 1813.34] And on that day we joined the resurrection +[1813.34 --> 1821.46] And stand beside the heroes of the faith +[1821.46 --> 1827.72] With one voice a thousand generations +[1827.72 --> 1834.46] Sing worthy is the Lamb who was slain +[1834.46 --> 1842.58] And on that day we joined the resurrection +[1842.58 --> 1849.46] And stand beside the heroes of the faith +[1849.46 --> 1855.58] And with one voice a thousand generations +[1855.58 --> 1861.70] Sing worthy is the Lamb who was slain +[1861.70 --> 1864.70] Sing worthy is the Lamb who was slain +[1864.70 --> 1869.98] Forever He shall reign +[1869.98 --> 1877.66] There will be a day +[1877.66 --> 1881.66] When all will bow before Him +[1881.66 --> 1884.88] There will be a day +[1884.88 --> 1888.84] When death will be no more +[1888.84 --> 1892.02] Standing face to face +[1892.02 --> 1897.30] With He who died and rose again +[1897.30 --> 1902.88] Holy, holy is the Lord +[1902.88 --> 1906.06] So let it be today +[1906.06 --> 1909.50] We shout with Him in heaven +[1909.50 --> 1912.98] With angels and the saints +[1912.98 --> 1916.92] We raise His heart here, Lord +[1916.92 --> 1920.06] Glory to our God +[1920.06 --> 1925.50] Who gave us life beyond the grave +[1925.50 --> 1931.08] Holy, holy is the Lord +[1931.08 --> 1939.08] Holy, holy is the Lord +[1939.08 --> 1946.96] Holy, holy is the Lord +[1946.96 --> 1950.82] May we have a sip +[1950.82 --> 1974.40] Good morning +[1974.40 --> 1975.66] My name is Lina +[1975.66 --> 1977.26] I am one of the demons here +[1977.26 --> 1979.34] Today the offerings are +[1979.34 --> 1980.92] First, the budget +[1980.92 --> 1984.08] Which is for our day-to-day running of our church +[1984.08 --> 1987.26] Second is the ministry to seafarers +[1987.26 --> 1991.18] Whose vision is to visit as many ships as possible +[1991.18 --> 1993.42] Through the port of Vancouver +[1993.42 --> 1996.16] These visits give them opportunity +[1996.16 --> 2000.42] To share the good news of God's love in Jesus Christ +[2000.42 --> 2003.84] With seafarers in word and deed +[2003.84 --> 2007.28] By providing literature and other resources +[2007.28 --> 2011.12] They also serve them in practical ways +[2011.12 --> 2013.08] At the seafarers center +[2013.08 --> 2017.64] Engaging in quality Christian dialogue wherever possible +[2017.64 --> 2022.44] They have been supported by two classes of BC +[2022.44 --> 2024.26] And two in Alberta +[2024.26 --> 2026.92] That stopped in 2023 +[2026.92 --> 2031.08] So now they have to rely on church offerings +[2031.08 --> 2034.44] Which means they need it now more than ever +[2034.44 --> 2037.10] God bless you in your giving +[2037.10 --> 2041.84] Next special collection is for world renewed +[2041.84 --> 2046.42] Refugee sponsorship and resettlement +[2046.42 --> 2067.88] A thousand generations +[2067.88 --> 2071.60] Falling down in worship +[2071.60 --> 2077.16] To sing the song of ages to the Lamb +[2077.16 --> 2083.26] And all who've gone before us +[2083.26 --> 2086.50] And all who will believe +[2086.50 --> 2091.66] Will sing the song of ages to the Lamb +[2091.66 --> 2097.82] Your name is the highest +[2097.82 --> 2101.38] Your name is the greatest +[2101.38 --> 2107.38] Your name stands above the Lord +[2107.38 --> 2111.48] All thrones and dominions +[2111.48 --> 2114.48] All powers and positions +[2115.04 --> 2120.52] Your name stands above the Lord +[2120.52 --> 2123.86] And the angels cry +[2123.86 --> 2130.42] Holy of creation Christ +[2130.42 --> 2137.58] Holy you are lifted high +[2137.58 --> 2144.10] Holy, holy forever +[2144.10 --> 2151.66] If you've been forgiven +[2151.66 --> 2152.38] If you've been forgiven +[2152.38 --> 2156.38] And may you've been redeemed +[2156.38 --> 2161.18] Sing the song forever to the Lamb +[2161.18 --> 2166.44] If you walk in freedom +[2166.44 --> 2170.24] May you bear the same +[2170.24 --> 2175.86] Sing the song forever to the Lamb +[2175.86 --> 2178.04] Sing the song forever to the Lamb +[2178.04 --> 2179.84] Sing the song forever to the Lamb +[2179.84 --> 2181.24] Sing the song forever and the Lamb +[2181.24 --> 2183.02] And the angels cry +[2183.02 --> 2185.60] And the angels cry +[2185.60 --> 2191.96] Holy of creation Christ +[2191.96 --> 2199.44] Holy you are lifted high +[2199.44 --> 2205.62] Holy, holy forever +[2205.62 --> 2212.62] Hear your people sing +[2212.62 --> 2219.72] Holy to the King of kings +[2219.72 --> 2225.74] Holy, you will always be +[2225.74 --> 2232.28] Holy, holy forever +[2232.28 --> 2241.42] Your name is the highest +[2241.42 --> 2244.70] Your name is the greatest +[2244.70 --> 2250.76] Your name stands above them all +[2250.76 --> 2255.24] All thrones and dominions +[2255.24 --> 2258.34] All powers and positions +[2258.34 --> 2263.62] Your name stands above them all +[2263.62 --> 2266.92] And the angels cry +[2266.92 --> 2273.56] Holy, all creation cries +[2273.56 --> 2280.50] Holy, you are lifted high +[2280.50 --> 2286.44] Holy, holy forever +[2286.44 --> 2293.18] Hear your people sing +[2293.18 --> 2299.60] Holy to the King of kings +[2299.60 --> 2306.18] Holy, you will always be +[2306.18 --> 2312.12] Holy, holy forever +[2312.12 --> 2316.12] Holy, holy forever +[2316.12 --> 2319.86] You will always be +[2319.86 --> 2323.86] Holy, holy forever +[2323.86 --> 2327.86] Holy, holy forever +[2327.86 --> 2337.80] Amen +[2337.80 --> 2341.80] Amen +[2341.80 --> 2343.80] Amen +[2343.80 --> 2345.54] Good morning, everybody +[2345.54 --> 2349.02] I am Amy Huberts, the Children's Worship Coordinator +[2349.02 --> 2355.56] Emmanuel, and I would like to invite all the preschoolers up to grade four +[2355.56 --> 2357.26] To come on up to the front +[2357.26 --> 2367.34] Awesome guys, how is everybody doing this morning? +[2368.18 --> 2368.90] Good +[2368.90 --> 2369.90] Have you guys ever had? +[2369.90 --> 2376.88] Have you guys ever had someone do something so nice for you that you were so shocked? +[2378.22 --> 2379.34] Have you guys ever had? +[2379.92 --> 2380.64] No? +[2380.84 --> 2383.00] Have you guys ever done something? +[2383.42 --> 2389.34] Have you guys ever done something for someone else that made them smile? +[2389.34 --> 2390.34] No? +[2390.34 --> 2391.34] No? +[2391.34 --> 2392.34] No? +[2392.34 --> 2393.34] No? +[2393.34 --> 2398.28] Do you guys remember treat take in the church? +[2398.28 --> 2399.28] Yeah? +[2399.28 --> 2401.28] And those were what? +[2401.28 --> 2403.28] What did we do with them? +[2403.28 --> 2406.28] Do you want to say it? +[2406.28 --> 2407.28] What did we do? +[2407.28 --> 2414.28] We had treat takes and we gave it to other people in the church so they were kind of like acts of kindness +[2414.28 --> 2419.28] And we were giving them all to everybody and put smiles on everybody's faces +[2419.28 --> 2425.96] What kind of things could you do at home or to your friends that would put a smile on their face? +[2427.80 --> 2429.52] You guys are quiet this morning +[2429.52 --> 2436.94] What could you do for your brother or sister? +[2440.28 --> 2441.50] Could, yeah? +[2444.28 --> 2448.78] Yes, if you have a leftover birthday treat you can give it to them +[2448.78 --> 2449.78] That's right +[2449.78 --> 2450.78] Is there anything else? +[2450.78 --> 2452.78] What could you do for your mom or dad? +[2457.28 --> 2459.38] Yes, do your chores without asking +[2459.38 --> 2460.28] Those are awesome +[2460.28 --> 2465.28] So today our big idea in children's worship time in the K to 4 side +[2465.28 --> 2469.28] Is God's kindness brings people together +[2469.28 --> 2473.28] So we are going to be talking about Moses +[2473.28 --> 2475.28] And ask when he grew up +[2475.28 --> 2477.28] I know last week you talked about him as a baby +[2477.28 --> 2483.28] When he grew up and how he was trying to help out his people +[2483.28 --> 2485.28] But then he had to go away +[2485.28 --> 2488.28] And God put people in his life +[2488.28 --> 2490.28] To give him kindness +[2490.28 --> 2493.28] I have one more thing +[2493.28 --> 2495.28] Why do you think I have +[2495.28 --> 2498.28] I didn't set them up today +[2498.28 --> 2501.28] But why do you think I have dominoes? +[2501.28 --> 2506.28] Why do you think I have dominoes today? +[2506.28 --> 2508.28] Well one dominoes +[2508.28 --> 2510.28] Well one dominoes +[2510.28 --> 2512.28] What happens to dominoes when you set them up? +[2512.28 --> 2513.28] Yes +[2513.28 --> 2516.28] They all fall down +[2516.28 --> 2518.28] So when we do acts of kindness +[2518.28 --> 2520.28] We can touch one person +[2520.28 --> 2523.28] And then we hit the dominoes +[2523.28 --> 2524.28] It's like dominoes effect +[2524.28 --> 2529.28] And they all will affect many other people +[2529.28 --> 2532.28] So one person will be affected +[2532.28 --> 2534.28] And then this person will give an acts of kindness +[2534.28 --> 2535.28] To that person +[2535.28 --> 2537.28] And that person +[2537.28 --> 2538.28] Okay +[2538.28 --> 2542.28] Okay can everybody stand up? +[2542.28 --> 2545.28] And we're going to face the church +[2545.28 --> 2548.28] And look at the church and say +[2548.28 --> 2549.28] You guys ready? +[2549.28 --> 2551.28] The Lord be with you +[2551.28 --> 2553.28] And also with you +[2578.28 --> 2585.28] My name is John +[2585.28 --> 2587.28] And I'm one of the elders of the church here +[2587.28 --> 2590.28] And I will be leading us in our congregational prayer +[2593.28 --> 2594.28] Lord as we have been singing +[2594.28 --> 2596.28] Holy, holy, holy is your name +[2596.28 --> 2598.28] Lord we come before you +[2598.28 --> 2599.28] As the great God +[2599.28 --> 2600.28] The only God +[2600.28 --> 2602.28] The God who created this world +[2603.28 --> 2605.28] The God who gave us a place here +[2605.28 --> 2608.28] And a place that +[2608.28 --> 2610.28] We are going to be a people +[2610.28 --> 2613.28] To give you the praise that is due your name +[2614.28 --> 2616.28] Lord, often times we don't do that +[2616.28 --> 2619.28] Often times we put our own selves first +[2620.28 --> 2622.28] And Lord that is our sinful nature +[2622.28 --> 2626.28] And we need your spirit and your strength +[2626.28 --> 2628.28] To be able to combat that +[2628.28 --> 2629.28] To turn to you +[2630.28 --> 2632.28] To allow your spirit to fill our lives +[2632.28 --> 2634.28] That we can serve you each and every day +[2635.28 --> 2636.28] Better and better +[2639.28 --> 2640.28] Lord we do +[2641.28 --> 2643.28] Have a congregation that is active and busy +[2644.28 --> 2645.28] And we pray a blessing on +[2645.28 --> 2646.28] Children's worship time +[2647.28 --> 2648.28] Cadet and Gems Ministries +[2649.28 --> 2650.28] Coffee break +[2650.28 --> 2651.28] Lord we have many people that are +[2652.28 --> 2653.28] Active and serving +[2654.28 --> 2656.28] And we ask your blessing and strength +[2656.28 --> 2658.28] For each one of those in their tasks and duties +[2659.28 --> 2661.28] Lord we also pray a blessing on council +[2662.28 --> 2663.28] As we have a meeting this week +[2663.28 --> 2665.28] Lord as council members +[2665.28 --> 2666.28] We +[2667.28 --> 2669.28] We find the strength of you +[2669.28 --> 2672.28] To be able to provide leadership in this congregation +[2673.28 --> 2675.28] Lord we are thankful for preaching staff +[2676.28 --> 2677.28] For Kevin and Chris +[2678.28 --> 2680.28] And pray for the work that they do +[2681.28 --> 2682.28] Leading our congregation +[2683.28 --> 2686.28] Lord we have many needs in our congregation +[2686.28 --> 2690.28] And health is one of those issues that come up regularly +[2691.28 --> 2692.28] We pray for +[2693.28 --> 2696.28] Jaredina Johnson's +[2697.28 --> 2700.28] Granddaughter Christina who has been diagnosed with lupus +[2701.28 --> 2704.28] And waiting more tests to determine treatment +[2705.28 --> 2707.28] We pray a blessing on her +[2707.28 --> 2710.28] Lord that the doctors may be the +[2711.28 --> 2713.28] Find a way to provide help and healing +[2714.28 --> 2717.28] Lord we also pray for Ken Hoko +[2718.28 --> 2719.28] One of his sister Magna +[2720.28 --> 2724.28] She has stage 4 cancer and has gone into palliative care +[2725.28 --> 2729.28] We pray a blessing on her and strengthen the family as they deal with this difficult time +[2729.28 --> 2739.28] Lord we pray for those that have lost loved ones and have gone to be with you +[2740.28 --> 2744.28] We think of Greta Kapper's mom and Nikki's grandmother +[2745.28 --> 2746.28] Lord that is just this past week +[2747.28 --> 2750.28] And we pray for comfort and strength as they go through the grieving and burial process +[2750.28 --> 2758.28] Lord we also pray for Morgue Kunst as she laid her father to rest in the last while +[2759.28 --> 2761.28] We pray for comfort for that family as well +[2762.28 --> 2766.28] Lord there's others in our church who the grief has only been a month old +[2767.28 --> 2769.28] Or sometimes a year or 10 years old +[2770.28 --> 2774.28] Lord I pray that we as a community may be able to uphold these families and individuals +[2775.28 --> 2776.28] And share in that grief +[2776.28 --> 2779.28] Lord we pray for a greater world +[2780.28 --> 2783.28] We know there are still many conflicts happening +[2784.28 --> 2786.28] We pray for the war in Ukraine +[2787.28 --> 2791.28] Also for the war with Israel and the Palestinians +[2792.28 --> 2795.28] Lord we don't know why this always happens +[2796.28 --> 2797.28] But we pray for your peace +[2798.28 --> 2800.28] That we may see conflicts cease +[2800.28 --> 2810.28] Lord we pray that in this coming week we may set our hearts for the Lord's Supper this coming Sunday +[2811.28 --> 2815.28] We may truly come and examine ourselves +[2816.28 --> 2823.28] And Lord come before you knowing that we can be blessed in what you have done for us on the cross so many years ago +[2823.28 --> 2826.28] Lord we pray a blessing on the preaching this morning +[2827.28 --> 2829.28] Lord we pray for Pastor Chris as he leads us +[2830.28 --> 2832.28] That his words may be your words +[2833.28 --> 2835.28] That we may be able to take those words to heart +[2836.28 --> 2838.28] That we may be able to live them in our lives in this coming week +[2839.28 --> 2841.28] Lord to another member of our extended church family +[2841.28 --> 2842.28] Brenda and Linda and Jody's mum +[2843.28 --> 2844.28] Has recurring cancer +[2845.28 --> 2847.28] And she had to go to the hospital again for continued study and treatment +[2847.28 --> 2851.28] We pray a blessing on her as she goes through that difficult time for a second time in her life +[2851.28 --> 2855.28] Lord as the words of the psalmist say +[2855.28 --> 2862.66] has a recurring cancer, and she had to go into hospital again for continued study and treatment. +[2862.90 --> 2867.80] We pray a blessing on her as she goes through that difficult time for a second time in her life. +[2871.58 --> 2873.78] Lord, as the words of the psalmist say, +[2875.14 --> 2877.68] Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. +[2878.30 --> 2879.74] Worship the Lord with gladness. +[2880.62 --> 2882.62] Come before him with singing and with joy. +[2882.62 --> 2885.46] Acknowledge that the Lord is God. +[2886.06 --> 2888.26] He made us, and we are his. +[2889.12 --> 2891.50] We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. +[2893.02 --> 2894.62] Enter his gates with thanksgiving. +[2895.42 --> 2897.24] Go into his courts with praise. +[2898.50 --> 2900.84] Give thanks to him and praise his name. +[2901.78 --> 2902.96] For the Lord is good. +[2903.88 --> 2906.30] His unfailing love continues forever. +[2907.34 --> 2909.72] His faithfulness to each generation. +[2909.72 --> 2917.50] Lord, as we have seen this happen in the time of families losing loved ones, +[2918.66 --> 2921.58] Lord, we know that it is you that upholds us. +[2922.02 --> 2923.74] It is you that we can turn to for strength. +[2925.50 --> 2927.12] And Lord, as we go out this coming week, +[2927.66 --> 2930.46] that we would share that with others around us, +[2931.14 --> 2932.54] in our life, in our work, +[2933.34 --> 2934.16] in our studies. +[2935.16 --> 2937.76] Lord, we ask that your spirit may bless us. +[2937.76 --> 2940.64] We ask that in the name of Jesus Christ, +[2940.76 --> 2941.54] our Lord and Savior. +[2942.32 --> 2942.64] Amen. +[2942.64 --> 2942.78] Amen. +[2942.78 --> 2969.56] This morning, we are continuing our close reading in the book of Romans, +[2969.56 --> 2974.02] Romans, and we are going to read together from chapter 9, +[2974.20 --> 2975.32] starting at verse 30, +[2975.48 --> 2980.30] and then we are going to read through to verse 13 of chapter 10. +[2982.56 --> 2984.96] As always, as we are digging into this, +[2985.02 --> 2986.96] the first time through, it will be on the screen, +[2987.32 --> 2988.60] but we will come back, +[2988.86 --> 2992.68] and we will dig pretty deeply together this morning. +[2992.68 --> 2994.24] And so I always encourage you, +[2994.46 --> 2996.54] have your own Bible open in front of you. +[2998.10 --> 3000.10] If you brought one from home, excellent. +[3000.60 --> 3001.30] Mark it up. +[3001.52 --> 3003.54] Go ahead, draw lines, highlight things. +[3004.06 --> 3006.02] If you are using one of the Bibles from the back, +[3006.44 --> 3008.22] honestly, draw lines, mark it up, +[3008.36 --> 3009.50] and go ahead and use it, +[3009.52 --> 3010.92] because we are buying new ones next year anyway. +[3013.76 --> 3015.20] And then you can take those ones home. +[3015.32 --> 3015.70] It is okay. +[3015.70 --> 3020.42] But we do want to encourage you to have that open. +[3020.72 --> 3024.84] I think it will help as we go through this time together. +[3025.70 --> 3030.60] So that's beginning in verse 30 of chapter 9. +[3030.60 --> 3035.20] What then shall we say? +[3036.74 --> 3040.02] That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, +[3040.26 --> 3041.14] have obtained it, +[3041.72 --> 3044.02] a righteousness that is by faith. +[3044.88 --> 3046.10] But the people of Israel, +[3046.30 --> 3048.74] who pursued the law as the way of righteousness, +[3049.10 --> 3050.68] have not attained their goal. +[3051.68 --> 3052.26] Why not? +[3052.60 --> 3055.96] Because they pursued it not by faith, +[3056.06 --> 3057.82] but as if it were by works. +[3057.82 --> 3060.90] They stumbled over the stumbling stone. +[3062.00 --> 3062.76] As it is written, +[3062.98 --> 3067.20] See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes people to stumble, +[3067.64 --> 3069.28] and a rock that makes them fall. +[3069.68 --> 3072.68] And the one who believes in him will never be put to shame. +[3073.96 --> 3075.12] Brothers and sisters, +[3075.34 --> 3078.82] my heart's desire and prayer to God for the Israelites +[3078.82 --> 3080.96] is that they may be saved. +[3081.70 --> 3085.00] For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, +[3085.00 --> 3088.02] but their zeal is not based on knowledge. +[3088.02 --> 3090.86] Since they did not know the righteousness of God +[3090.86 --> 3092.86] and sought to establish their own, +[3093.12 --> 3095.50] they did not submit to God's righteousness. +[3096.52 --> 3099.08] Christ is the culmination of the law +[3099.08 --> 3102.68] so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes. +[3104.98 --> 3108.84] Moses writes this about the righteousness that is by the law. +[3109.74 --> 3112.52] The person who does these things will live by them. +[3112.52 --> 3116.04] But the righteousness that is by faith says, +[3116.54 --> 3119.20] Do not say in your heart who will ascend into heaven, +[3119.30 --> 3120.82] that is, to bring Christ down, +[3120.88 --> 3122.96] or who will descend into the deep, +[3123.04 --> 3125.02] that is, to bring Christ up from the dead. +[3125.62 --> 3126.84] But what does it say? +[3127.62 --> 3129.34] The word is in you. +[3129.70 --> 3131.38] It is in your mouth and in your heart. +[3131.74 --> 3134.74] That is, the message concerning faith that we proclaim, +[3135.08 --> 3136.88] if you declare with your mouth, +[3137.06 --> 3137.98] Jesus is Lord, +[3138.06 --> 3141.02] and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, +[3141.02 --> 3142.72] you will be saved. +[3143.42 --> 3145.96] For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, +[3146.38 --> 3150.02] and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. +[3151.20 --> 3152.50] As Scripture says, +[3152.66 --> 3155.64] anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame. +[3156.44 --> 3159.04] There is no difference between Jew and Gentile. +[3159.40 --> 3161.62] The same Lord is Lord of all +[3161.62 --> 3164.28] and richly blesses all who call on him. +[3164.60 --> 3169.30] For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. +[3169.30 --> 3170.54] Amen. +[3171.04 --> 3172.12] This is the word of the Lord. +[3176.30 --> 3178.40] So as we have been in this series, +[3178.52 --> 3180.10] and in particular these chapters, +[3180.70 --> 3184.02] we have acknowledged just how difficult +[3184.02 --> 3186.82] and how hard it can be to understand +[3186.82 --> 3188.70] kind of what's going on here. +[3190.18 --> 3191.16] And to be fair, +[3191.56 --> 3194.20] when we are wrestling with something this hard, +[3194.20 --> 3197.76] as a bit of a rhetorical device, +[3198.10 --> 3201.32] I like to stand up and at the beginning try to say something funny +[3201.32 --> 3203.34] or to try to draw you in, +[3203.40 --> 3205.14] but the truth is I'm not really that funny. +[3205.76 --> 3208.20] And so what I usually do is default to making fun of Kevin. +[3209.82 --> 3212.54] And I just can't do that this week. +[3212.54 --> 3218.82] Because there's something else that's on my mind +[3218.82 --> 3220.02] and has been on my mind +[3220.02 --> 3224.80] and has been occupying my brain space +[3224.80 --> 3226.16] as I've been preparing for this. +[3226.50 --> 3227.24] And to be honest, +[3227.62 --> 3232.28] the thing that I think about most often +[3232.28 --> 3233.62] as a leader in the church +[3233.62 --> 3237.00] and as a pastor in the Christian church +[3237.00 --> 3246.06] is what will the church do or be, +[3246.20 --> 3248.62] what will we as Christians be +[3248.62 --> 3251.30] for the next generation of believers? +[3253.28 --> 3256.60] My heart in ministry and in leadership +[3256.60 --> 3260.00] is for you 20-year-olds. +[3260.00 --> 3262.88] Right? +[3262.94 --> 3265.06] It's for you, Gen Alpha, +[3265.38 --> 3267.08] you teenagers right now. +[3268.74 --> 3271.30] And honestly, every time we make a decision +[3271.30 --> 3272.72] or every ministry direction +[3272.72 --> 3275.62] that we wonder about prayerfully pursuing, +[3276.06 --> 3279.06] I run it through the rubric in my own head +[3279.06 --> 3279.92] and in my own heart. +[3280.10 --> 3282.88] How is this helping us at Langley Emanuel +[3282.88 --> 3284.78] grow younger? +[3286.54 --> 3288.16] Now some of you are familiar with that language, +[3288.16 --> 3289.64] the language of growing young. +[3290.00 --> 3293.58] It comes from the Fuller Institute in California. +[3293.78 --> 3295.36] They've done a whole bunch of research on this. +[3295.46 --> 3297.12] Honestly, I have a shelf full of books +[3297.12 --> 3298.34] in my own library +[3298.34 --> 3299.80] dealing with this very topic +[3299.80 --> 3302.20] about how the church will grow younger +[3302.20 --> 3306.10] and how the church will engage the next generation. +[3306.54 --> 3308.12] And I mean the generation after me +[3308.12 --> 3309.06] because for some of you, +[3309.12 --> 3310.30] I'm the next generation. +[3312.04 --> 3313.04] But I'm 40. +[3314.74 --> 3317.32] I'm no longer the next generation. +[3317.32 --> 3319.18] I haven't been for about 20 years. +[3320.00 --> 3321.18] It's hard to admit. +[3324.62 --> 3328.12] And there have been countless studies +[3328.12 --> 3330.58] and questions from hemorrhaging faith +[3330.58 --> 3332.42] to renegotiating faith in Canada +[3332.42 --> 3335.56] to You Lost Me by the Barner Group +[3335.56 --> 3337.30] and Un-Christian by the same. +[3337.84 --> 3340.08] And then the Fuller Institute +[3340.08 --> 3341.92] recently in their book, Growing Young, +[3342.00 --> 3342.92] pulled these all together. +[3343.34 --> 3346.20] James Avery White talking about Generation Alpha +[3346.20 --> 3347.82] published just in the last couple of years. +[3347.82 --> 3350.18] All of this is in my space, +[3350.54 --> 3351.54] my mind space, +[3351.88 --> 3353.72] as I leave the church +[3353.72 --> 3355.86] because, +[3356.82 --> 3358.88] and I tried to find who said it, +[3358.94 --> 3360.06] but it's been said so often +[3360.06 --> 3362.62] that it becomes one of those internet memes things, right? +[3363.48 --> 3365.04] But there's a saying out there +[3365.04 --> 3365.50] that says, +[3365.62 --> 3368.36] the church is always one generation away from extinction. +[3368.36 --> 3371.84] Now, as a Reformed Christian, +[3371.84 --> 3374.18] I know that that's not true, right? +[3374.24 --> 3375.94] Like the Bible teaches very clearly +[3375.94 --> 3380.00] that God always has a remnant that He keeps, right? +[3380.04 --> 3381.98] The Belgic Confession says very clearly, +[3382.46 --> 3383.70] because Christ is King, +[3383.80 --> 3385.36] He will never be without subjects. +[3385.54 --> 3388.18] There's always going to be a church, +[3388.32 --> 3389.62] but what that doesn't promise +[3389.62 --> 3391.16] is that there will always be this church. +[3391.16 --> 3396.40] And that's what I want to wonder about. +[3401.52 --> 3403.94] And as I think about those things, +[3404.94 --> 3408.24] as I try to lead from that perspective, +[3408.24 --> 3412.86] I am mindful of the fact, +[3412.94 --> 3414.12] and the studies bear this out, +[3414.28 --> 3415.84] anecdotal evidence bears this out, +[3415.92 --> 3419.66] and conversations with people here bear this out, +[3419.72 --> 3422.04] that one of the reasons +[3422.04 --> 3427.10] that young people leave the church, +[3427.24 --> 3428.26] one of the reasons, honestly, +[3428.40 --> 3429.54] anyone leaves the church, +[3429.60 --> 3431.16] but you see this more in young people +[3431.16 --> 3433.08] because of the kinds of values that they hold, +[3433.80 --> 3438.06] is because the Christian faith for so many of us +[3438.06 --> 3443.14] has been exchanged for something else. +[3444.50 --> 3448.74] It's been substituted for a soft, +[3449.06 --> 3450.70] vaguely Christian morality, +[3451.30 --> 3457.36] or it's been exchanged for a particularly hard definition +[3457.36 --> 3459.68] of what it means to live in the world, +[3459.80 --> 3461.44] and so there's legalistic structures, +[3461.82 --> 3464.00] and there's judgment, and there's impositions, +[3464.40 --> 3467.34] and because for so many people +[3467.34 --> 3470.16] who look at the generations ahead of them, +[3470.24 --> 3472.24] who look at us older generations, +[3472.24 --> 3475.78] they go, where does this actually show up? +[3478.20 --> 3482.74] Does believing in Jesus actually change your life? +[3483.94 --> 3487.26] Does it make a difference in your heart +[3487.26 --> 3488.96] and in how you live in the world? +[3488.96 --> 3491.98] Because for so many people, +[3491.98 --> 3493.76] they look at the church, +[3493.76 --> 3497.18] and they don't see a difference. +[3498.84 --> 3502.30] It doesn't change in our heart of hearts +[3502.30 --> 3503.92] how we engage the world. +[3504.02 --> 3506.62] Instead, we value the same things. +[3506.84 --> 3508.74] We want the same things. +[3509.02 --> 3511.82] We pursue the same type of life +[3511.82 --> 3513.28] or way of being in the world, +[3513.28 --> 3515.30] and honestly, +[3516.10 --> 3518.74] that's not very attractive. +[3520.06 --> 3521.10] You're like, what's the point? +[3521.62 --> 3522.34] Why bother? +[3522.70 --> 3523.80] Why do all this work? +[3524.12 --> 3526.70] Why miss good brunch on Sunday +[3526.70 --> 3529.48] and come to church instead? +[3531.98 --> 3532.92] Some of you are thinking, +[3533.02 --> 3533.54] yeah, you know what? +[3533.60 --> 3533.98] That's right. +[3534.38 --> 3536.30] Holland eggs over eggs benny +[3536.30 --> 3538.14] would have been better than Pastor Chris right now. +[3538.14 --> 3541.88] Why is that? +[3543.44 --> 3545.92] Where's that compelling aspect? +[3547.02 --> 3549.28] Now, I introduced this +[3549.28 --> 3551.08] because it's part of my brain space, +[3551.34 --> 3555.96] and I think that part of +[3555.96 --> 3557.14] what we're going to discuss this morning, +[3557.30 --> 3560.80] part of what we see Paul talking about this morning +[3560.80 --> 3563.44] and calling us to know and believe +[3563.44 --> 3565.12] and then therefore be +[3565.12 --> 3571.18] helps meet some of that wrong assumption head-on +[3571.18 --> 3573.62] and helps challenge some of that reality. +[3575.14 --> 3578.12] And so, I beg of you, +[3578.76 --> 3581.04] let's do this hard work together +[3581.04 --> 3583.46] because I really think it matters. +[3584.84 --> 3587.14] Not only for us here, +[3587.14 --> 3591.18] but for the next generation of Christians +[3591.18 --> 3594.46] rising up in the world today. +[3595.80 --> 3596.88] So, as we dig, +[3596.98 --> 3599.42] remember then where we have been. +[3600.08 --> 3600.24] Okay? +[3600.38 --> 3601.98] So, hopefully your Bibles are open. +[3602.10 --> 3604.64] I'm going to jump around chapter 9 a little bit +[3604.64 --> 3606.00] coming into where we are. +[3606.96 --> 3609.00] Paul, the Apostle Paul, +[3609.68 --> 3611.18] writing to a group of Christians +[3611.18 --> 3612.26] that he has not met, +[3612.34 --> 3614.28] a church that he has not founded, +[3614.48 --> 3616.74] but many of whom he knows by name +[3616.74 --> 3617.76] or by influence, +[3618.76 --> 3620.84] Paul is writing to them +[3620.84 --> 3624.06] this magnum opus of a letter +[3624.06 --> 3625.56] in the book of Romans +[3625.56 --> 3627.32] and he has come to this point +[3627.32 --> 3629.22] where he is anguished +[3629.22 --> 3631.04] in soul and in heart +[3631.04 --> 3633.34] over his fellow Israelites +[3633.34 --> 3634.30] not believing. +[3635.10 --> 3637.16] Even though, he says, +[3637.22 --> 3638.74] they've had every advantage +[3638.74 --> 3640.04] and every opportunity. +[3641.60 --> 3643.12] Now, the historical reality +[3643.12 --> 3645.52] that Paul is writing into here +[3645.52 --> 3648.20] is that once the disciples +[3648.20 --> 3649.98] left Judea, +[3650.70 --> 3651.96] right, Jesus commissioned them +[3651.96 --> 3653.30] to go into all the world +[3653.30 --> 3654.12] as missionaries, +[3654.44 --> 3656.52] once the early church was founded +[3656.52 --> 3660.02] in most every major Roman city +[3660.02 --> 3660.86] in the empire, +[3661.12 --> 3663.12] the majority of Christians, +[3663.32 --> 3664.70] that is the majority of people +[3664.70 --> 3666.66] who repent and believe, +[3667.08 --> 3668.86] are not Jewish. +[3668.86 --> 3673.98] And that breaks Paul's Jewish heart. +[3675.58 --> 3677.06] The Jewish people, Paul says, +[3677.12 --> 3678.00] had the promises, +[3678.22 --> 3679.24] the prophets, the law, +[3679.34 --> 3679.94] and the temple. +[3680.54 --> 3682.08] We can build on that. +[3682.14 --> 3683.78] They had Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. +[3683.96 --> 3685.64] They had Moses, Joshua, and David. +[3685.82 --> 3688.30] They had Isaiah, Elijah, and Ezekiel. +[3688.38 --> 3690.64] They had Deborah and Naomi and Esther. +[3690.64 --> 3694.10] And even with every advantage, +[3695.04 --> 3698.70] so many of them missed Jesus. +[3698.86 --> 3703.96] Now, Paul makes the point +[3703.96 --> 3706.36] in chapter 9 very clearly +[3706.36 --> 3708.12] that the advantage +[3708.12 --> 3711.46] does not equal the lived reality. +[3712.88 --> 3712.96] Right? +[3713.06 --> 3714.08] Having the advantage +[3714.08 --> 3716.04] does not mean you automatically get it. +[3716.68 --> 3716.86] Right? +[3716.88 --> 3718.52] He says in verse 6, +[3718.78 --> 3720.86] not all who are descended from Israel +[3720.86 --> 3721.74] are Israel. +[3722.34 --> 3723.74] The point he makes there, +[3723.76 --> 3725.28] and we looked at this a couple weeks ago, +[3725.52 --> 3727.24] is that there's a deeper +[3727.24 --> 3729.02] spiritual identity +[3729.02 --> 3730.34] that matters. +[3730.34 --> 3732.12] A spiritual identity +[3732.12 --> 3734.80] and a reality that is held, +[3735.14 --> 3736.78] upheld, and directed +[3736.78 --> 3739.36] by a sovereign God. +[3740.46 --> 3741.56] And remember, right, +[3741.70 --> 3744.34] sovereignty is the theological word +[3744.92 --> 3747.74] for God's right to rule and reign. +[3748.64 --> 3749.76] We have said before, +[3749.88 --> 3751.44] for God to be God, +[3751.54 --> 3753.26] he must be sovereign. +[3753.26 --> 3756.42] And as sovereign God +[3756.42 --> 3758.48] does what he does, +[3759.28 --> 3761.08] he does so in order that, +[3761.14 --> 3761.68] verse 11, +[3761.78 --> 3762.78] if you're following along, +[3763.28 --> 3765.14] his purpose in election +[3765.14 --> 3766.52] might stand. +[3767.84 --> 3769.00] Now, election means +[3769.00 --> 3770.76] that God chooses +[3770.76 --> 3772.42] and makes you able +[3772.42 --> 3773.60] to choose in response. +[3774.14 --> 3775.96] And as Paul says in verse 12, +[3776.46 --> 3777.70] it's not by works, +[3777.92 --> 3779.34] but by him who calls. +[3779.34 --> 3781.80] And Paul continues. +[3781.92 --> 3783.24] He underscores this point +[3783.24 --> 3785.04] in the sovereignty of God +[3785.04 --> 3785.74] by saying, +[3786.50 --> 3787.30] verse 16, +[3787.40 --> 3788.48] for you who are following along, +[3789.74 --> 3790.70] it does not depend +[3790.70 --> 3792.58] on human desire or effort, +[3792.78 --> 3794.72] but on God's mercy. +[3796.48 --> 3797.14] And we learned +[3797.14 --> 3798.16] from the first part +[3798.16 --> 3799.48] of the book of Romans, right, +[3799.54 --> 3801.26] that we've been given over +[3801.26 --> 3802.80] to our sinful desires. +[3802.94 --> 3804.14] That's chapter 1, verse 24. +[3804.66 --> 3805.28] And so, +[3805.50 --> 3806.48] what we're seeing again +[3806.48 --> 3807.50] is that salvation +[3807.50 --> 3808.66] cannot depend +[3808.66 --> 3809.82] on human desire +[3809.82 --> 3810.70] because we would +[3810.70 --> 3811.56] never desire it. +[3812.98 --> 3813.32] Right? +[3813.36 --> 3815.42] We learned in chapter 3 +[3815.42 --> 3816.76] that there is no one +[3816.76 --> 3817.18] righteous, +[3817.32 --> 3818.06] not even one. +[3818.16 --> 3818.74] There's no one +[3818.74 --> 3819.54] who understands. +[3819.92 --> 3820.90] There is not one +[3820.90 --> 3821.94] who seeks God. +[3822.06 --> 3823.02] There is no one +[3823.02 --> 3823.94] who does good, +[3824.28 --> 3825.18] not even one. +[3825.98 --> 3826.84] And so, +[3827.08 --> 3828.30] salvation can't depend +[3828.30 --> 3829.18] on human effort +[3829.18 --> 3829.58] because, +[3830.42 --> 3830.86] to be frank, +[3830.86 --> 3832.10] we just don't have it in us. +[3832.70 --> 3833.46] But we can't lift +[3833.46 --> 3834.04] that weight. +[3834.04 --> 3836.58] It has to be +[3836.58 --> 3838.08] God's mercy. +[3839.08 --> 3840.10] All of this +[3840.10 --> 3840.92] has to be +[3840.92 --> 3842.16] from Him +[3842.16 --> 3843.38] and of Him +[3843.38 --> 3844.92] because you and I +[3844.92 --> 3846.56] just don't desire it +[3846.56 --> 3847.84] and just can't do it +[3847.84 --> 3848.92] apart from Him +[3848.92 --> 3850.30] doing it in us. +[3851.38 --> 3853.08] And the reality +[3853.08 --> 3853.98] that we're beginning +[3853.98 --> 3855.70] to unpack here +[3855.70 --> 3856.10] is that +[3856.10 --> 3858.30] if you find yourself +[3858.30 --> 3859.48] desiring it, +[3860.06 --> 3861.92] even while struggling, +[3861.92 --> 3864.32] if you find yourself +[3864.32 --> 3865.68] able to do these things +[3865.68 --> 3867.00] that God calls us to do, +[3867.26 --> 3868.80] even in the midst +[3868.80 --> 3870.20] of repeated failure, +[3871.40 --> 3872.66] even in the midst +[3872.66 --> 3873.88] of it being imperfect, +[3874.62 --> 3876.14] the spiritual reality +[3876.14 --> 3877.00] behind that +[3877.00 --> 3877.92] or undergirding +[3877.92 --> 3878.52] all of that +[3878.52 --> 3879.30] is that He, +[3879.56 --> 3879.82] God, +[3879.88 --> 3880.92] has already done +[3880.92 --> 3881.90] something in you. +[3882.10 --> 3883.20] He's already started +[3883.20 --> 3884.46] something in you. +[3885.68 --> 3886.84] And in theology, +[3887.22 --> 3888.36] we call that +[3888.36 --> 3889.06] regeneration. +[3889.06 --> 3891.72] Now, I know that +[3891.72 --> 3892.36] that for some +[3892.36 --> 3893.72] is a $5 +[3893.72 --> 3895.48] pastor study word, +[3896.16 --> 3896.60] but it comes +[3896.60 --> 3897.08] from the Bible. +[3897.62 --> 3899.14] Titus 3, 5 +[3899.14 --> 3900.40] puts it this way +[3900.40 --> 3900.82] and I think +[3900.82 --> 3901.76] it helps our understanding. +[3903.46 --> 3904.68] He saved us +[3904.68 --> 3906.04] not because of +[3906.04 --> 3907.12] righteous things +[3907.12 --> 3907.94] we had done, +[3908.08 --> 3909.04] but because of +[3909.04 --> 3910.00] His mercy. +[3910.12 --> 3910.96] He saved us +[3910.96 --> 3911.78] through the washing +[3911.78 --> 3912.90] of rebirth +[3912.90 --> 3914.14] and renewal +[3914.14 --> 3915.32] by the Holy Spirit. +[3916.40 --> 3917.36] The ESV +[3917.36 --> 3918.68] translates that same line, +[3918.68 --> 3919.20] but according +[3919.20 --> 3919.94] to His own mercy +[3919.94 --> 3920.96] by the washing +[3920.96 --> 3922.32] of regeneration, +[3923.34 --> 3924.44] the renewal +[3924.44 --> 3926.10] of His Spirit. +[3927.24 --> 3927.74] And so I hope +[3927.74 --> 3929.30] that as you play +[3929.30 --> 3929.84] with that word +[3929.84 --> 3930.60] in your imagination +[3930.60 --> 3931.36] that you begin +[3931.36 --> 3932.24] to see it, right? +[3932.36 --> 3933.26] You have re, +[3933.46 --> 3935.16] re meaning again, +[3935.68 --> 3935.88] right? +[3936.08 --> 3937.10] And generation +[3937.10 --> 3938.58] meaning born out +[3938.58 --> 3939.18] or to. +[3939.84 --> 3940.58] Regeneration +[3940.58 --> 3941.58] literally means +[3941.58 --> 3942.86] born again. +[3944.66 --> 3945.48] Remember what Jesus +[3945.48 --> 3947.16] said in John 3, +[3947.32 --> 3947.98] verse 3. +[3948.68 --> 3949.64] Very truly, +[3949.80 --> 3950.34] I tell you, +[3950.90 --> 3951.94] no one can see +[3951.94 --> 3953.10] the kingdom of God +[3953.10 --> 3954.38] unless they are +[3954.38 --> 3956.88] born again. +[3959.18 --> 3960.12] That's Paul's +[3960.12 --> 3961.84] point here. +[3963.04 --> 3963.66] Salvation +[3963.66 --> 3965.10] comes by +[3965.10 --> 3966.04] believing, +[3966.48 --> 3967.44] by faith, +[3967.48 --> 3968.46] because of +[3968.46 --> 3969.72] God's mercy. +[3970.24 --> 3970.76] Belief +[3970.76 --> 3971.82] comes not +[3971.82 --> 3972.72] by works, +[3972.72 --> 3974.08] but as God's gift +[3974.08 --> 3974.84] to those +[3974.84 --> 3975.34] who are +[3975.34 --> 3976.48] born again, +[3976.62 --> 3976.92] who are +[3976.92 --> 3978.26] regenerated. +[3979.90 --> 3980.10] Now, +[3980.30 --> 3981.52] I get it, +[3982.00 --> 3982.94] and I see it +[3982.94 --> 3983.92] in some of you. +[3984.12 --> 3985.06] You're glazing over +[3985.06 --> 3985.92] and you're wondering +[3985.92 --> 3986.78] what is the purpose +[3986.78 --> 3987.40] of all of this +[3987.40 --> 3988.00] and how on earth +[3988.00 --> 3988.74] does this connect +[3988.74 --> 3989.84] to that struggle +[3989.84 --> 3990.40] at the beginning? +[3990.96 --> 3991.52] And I get not +[3991.52 --> 3992.06] everyone loves +[3992.06 --> 3993.10] theology behind it. +[3993.56 --> 3994.70] So let me simplify. +[3996.44 --> 3997.70] In order for you +[3997.70 --> 3998.70] to have faith, +[3999.10 --> 3999.66] to believe, +[3999.66 --> 4001.40] you must be +[4001.40 --> 4003.12] born of faith. +[4003.82 --> 4004.72] Born again +[4004.72 --> 4005.72] or regenerated. +[4005.90 --> 4007.20] That's the big idea +[4007.20 --> 4008.24] this morning. +[4008.48 --> 4009.86] This is the banner +[4009.86 --> 4011.24] that we are operating +[4011.24 --> 4011.48] under. +[4011.56 --> 4012.84] In order to have faith, +[4012.94 --> 4013.66] you must be +[4013.66 --> 4014.98] born of faith. +[4016.00 --> 4017.04] The word used +[4017.04 --> 4017.52] for that +[4017.52 --> 4018.80] is regeneration. +[4020.00 --> 4020.76] And that regeneration +[4020.76 --> 4022.42] is not in response +[4022.42 --> 4023.82] to anything you do, +[4023.82 --> 4024.42] but +[4024.42 --> 4026.20] God's mercy +[4026.20 --> 4027.50] and His choice. +[4028.82 --> 4029.12] Again, +[4029.12 --> 4029.86] let me say it clearly. +[4030.32 --> 4032.14] Because of God's choice, +[4032.30 --> 4033.30] because of His purpose +[4033.30 --> 4034.06] in election, +[4034.24 --> 4035.54] He is merciful to some, +[4035.86 --> 4037.46] and those who receive +[4037.46 --> 4038.54] God's mercy, +[4038.84 --> 4040.04] He regenerates. +[4040.12 --> 4040.36] That is, +[4040.40 --> 4041.80] He makes born again. +[4042.38 --> 4044.54] Those who are born again +[4044.54 --> 4046.10] have faith. +[4047.12 --> 4047.80] Or to put it +[4047.80 --> 4050.00] in classical terms, +[4050.66 --> 4051.36] regeneration +[4051.36 --> 4053.62] precedes faith. +[4056.80 --> 4057.40] Now, +[4057.40 --> 4059.56] if you know +[4059.56 --> 4060.40] church history, +[4061.34 --> 4062.62] you know that +[4062.62 --> 4063.76] those are fighting words. +[4066.06 --> 4066.58] Regeneration +[4066.58 --> 4067.48] precedes faith. +[4068.22 --> 4069.36] That's a core +[4069.36 --> 4070.52] doctrine of the +[4070.52 --> 4071.68] Reformed Church, +[4071.74 --> 4072.40] part of which +[4072.40 --> 4073.00] we are, +[4073.08 --> 4074.70] the Christian Reformed Church. +[4075.08 --> 4075.72] That's not just +[4075.72 --> 4076.46] a fancy word, +[4076.56 --> 4077.10] that's a title +[4077.10 --> 4079.26] that associates us +[4079.26 --> 4080.26] with a certain history +[4080.26 --> 4081.54] and lineage in faith. +[4082.18 --> 4083.92] And in the 17th century, +[4083.92 --> 4085.90] this idea that +[4085.90 --> 4087.74] regeneration precedes faith +[4087.74 --> 4090.00] is a hallmark +[4090.00 --> 4091.52] of the Reformed +[4091.52 --> 4092.28] versus the +[4092.28 --> 4093.74] Remonstrance debate +[4093.74 --> 4094.42] that took place +[4094.42 --> 4095.14] in the Netherlands, +[4095.36 --> 4095.94] for instance. +[4097.12 --> 4098.82] In the 5th century, +[4099.04 --> 4100.22] even further back, +[4100.32 --> 4102.42] this is the hallmark +[4102.42 --> 4103.50] of the debate +[4103.50 --> 4105.34] between Augustine +[4105.34 --> 4106.38] as a church father +[4106.38 --> 4107.60] and Pelagius +[4107.60 --> 4109.66] as another theologian +[4109.66 --> 4110.18] of the time, +[4110.32 --> 4111.08] Augustinian and +[4111.08 --> 4112.66] Pelagian controversy. +[4112.66 --> 4114.70] A little bit more recently, +[4114.92 --> 4116.24] in the 18th century, +[4116.50 --> 4117.34] this idea +[4117.34 --> 4118.14] that regeneration +[4118.14 --> 4119.46] precedes faith +[4119.46 --> 4122.36] was part and parcel +[4122.36 --> 4123.66] of the back and forth +[4123.66 --> 4125.14] between a preacher +[4125.14 --> 4126.24] named John Wesley, +[4126.44 --> 4127.44] who was more Arminian, +[4127.64 --> 4128.18] and a preacher +[4128.18 --> 4129.20] named George Whitefield, +[4129.28 --> 4130.10] who was more Reformed. +[4131.46 --> 4132.58] As well, this week, +[4132.66 --> 4133.18] and I get it, +[4133.20 --> 4133.78] I'm nerding out, +[4133.88 --> 4134.48] just bear with me +[4134.48 --> 4135.18] for a few more minutes. +[4136.04 --> 4136.76] This week, +[4136.82 --> 4137.70] I read a letter +[4137.70 --> 4139.46] by Jonathan Edwards, +[4140.38 --> 4142.40] who in the 18th century +[4142.40 --> 4143.78] was a pastor +[4143.78 --> 4144.60] in New England. +[4145.40 --> 4146.16] He wrote a letter +[4146.16 --> 4147.60] to Jonathan Erskine, +[4148.18 --> 4149.20] who was a pastor +[4149.20 --> 4150.42] at the same time +[4150.42 --> 4151.08] in Scotland, +[4151.66 --> 4153.10] and they were discussing +[4153.10 --> 4154.50] a critique +[4154.50 --> 4157.76] of Henry Holmes, +[4157.96 --> 4159.12] Lord Kames, +[4159.38 --> 4160.30] in Scotland +[4160.30 --> 4162.06] that he was writing +[4162.06 --> 4163.28] about Jonathan Edwards, +[4163.38 --> 4164.22] and the exchange +[4164.22 --> 4164.94] back and forth +[4164.94 --> 4166.24] was on the interpretation +[4166.24 --> 4167.26] of this doctrine. +[4168.42 --> 4169.30] Point is, +[4169.34 --> 4169.80] and the reason why +[4169.80 --> 4171.08] I'm sharing this, +[4171.46 --> 4171.86] is that there's been +[4171.86 --> 4173.26] a lot of ink spilt +[4173.26 --> 4174.68] over this idea. +[4176.04 --> 4176.88] And I don't want to +[4176.88 --> 4177.78] too easily dismiss +[4177.78 --> 4178.54] any of that. +[4179.08 --> 4179.98] And I'm happy to have +[4179.98 --> 4181.14] any further conversation +[4181.14 --> 4182.28] that anyone wants to have. +[4182.64 --> 4184.54] But the clearest sense, +[4185.06 --> 4186.56] the clearest sense +[4186.56 --> 4187.50] that I can make +[4187.50 --> 4188.72] of what Paul says here +[4188.72 --> 4189.22] in the text +[4189.22 --> 4190.04] that we read +[4190.04 --> 4192.28] in verse 30 +[4192.28 --> 4193.88] connects directly +[4193.88 --> 4194.80] to regeneration +[4195.38 --> 4196.46] preceding faith +[4196.46 --> 4199.58] and the vitality +[4199.58 --> 4200.68] of the Christian church +[4200.68 --> 4202.56] in today's world. +[4203.96 --> 4205.02] Let me draw that line +[4205.02 --> 4205.32] for you. +[4205.42 --> 4206.14] Look at verse 30. +[4207.46 --> 4207.94] Paul says, +[4208.80 --> 4210.22] What then shall we say? +[4210.74 --> 4211.82] That the Gentiles +[4211.82 --> 4212.70] who did not pursue +[4212.70 --> 4213.16] righteousness +[4213.16 --> 4213.98] have obtained it, +[4214.04 --> 4214.70] a righteousness +[4214.70 --> 4217.50] that is by faith. +[4218.54 --> 4218.86] Right? +[4218.90 --> 4220.38] That only makes sense +[4220.38 --> 4222.10] if regeneration +[4222.10 --> 4224.08] precedes faith. +[4224.08 --> 4226.38] We didn't pursue +[4226.38 --> 4227.04] righteousness. +[4229.04 --> 4230.02] But grace, +[4230.14 --> 4230.66] by grace, +[4230.78 --> 4231.34] we have it. +[4232.08 --> 4233.64] And how can we get it +[4233.64 --> 4235.08] unless it was given? +[4235.86 --> 4237.72] Because we didn't go get it. +[4240.72 --> 4242.06] We have it +[4242.06 --> 4243.78] because of faith. +[4244.66 --> 4246.76] But faith that we didn't make +[4246.76 --> 4248.24] or we didn't work out, +[4248.24 --> 4250.08] faith that was given. +[4250.08 --> 4252.62] Belief comes +[4252.62 --> 4254.94] after regeneration. +[4255.26 --> 4255.50] And again, +[4255.82 --> 4256.66] I get that I'm, +[4257.54 --> 4258.98] this is maybe technical. +[4260.06 --> 4260.48] Remember, +[4260.82 --> 4261.06] you know, +[4261.08 --> 4261.72] a couple weeks ago +[4261.72 --> 4262.12] we said we had to +[4262.12 --> 4262.74] roll up our sleeves. +[4263.12 --> 4263.88] Our sleeves are fully +[4263.88 --> 4264.64] rolled up right now. +[4265.72 --> 4267.00] But why does this matter? +[4267.80 --> 4268.98] Or does it matter? +[4270.18 --> 4270.66] Let me just say +[4270.66 --> 4272.00] by way of contrast, +[4272.50 --> 4273.44] it matters +[4273.44 --> 4274.48] in Paul's writing here +[4274.48 --> 4275.40] for the Israelites +[4275.40 --> 4277.46] who missed out on it +[4277.46 --> 4279.24] because they came at it wrong. +[4280.08 --> 4280.72] Right? +[4280.80 --> 4281.88] They're operating +[4281.88 --> 4283.88] out of non-regeneration +[4283.88 --> 4284.88] and operating +[4284.88 --> 4285.78] out of non-regeneration +[4285.78 --> 4287.50] will always default +[4287.50 --> 4290.30] to law and legalism. +[4291.52 --> 4292.12] Again, +[4292.32 --> 4293.14] look at what Paul writes +[4293.14 --> 4293.96] in verse 31. +[4296.22 --> 4297.90] The people of Israel, +[4298.04 --> 4298.48] and remember, +[4298.64 --> 4299.54] Paul's made a distinction +[4299.54 --> 4301.10] that not all of Israel +[4301.10 --> 4302.00] is Israel. +[4302.22 --> 4303.46] These are the non-spiritual +[4303.46 --> 4304.88] descendants of Abraham, +[4305.08 --> 4305.24] right? +[4305.72 --> 4307.06] The people of Israel +[4307.06 --> 4308.34] who pursued the law +[4308.34 --> 4309.52] as the way of righteousness +[4309.52 --> 4311.24] have not attained +[4311.24 --> 4312.44] their goal. +[4313.70 --> 4315.26] So they tried the law +[4315.26 --> 4316.32] as a way of righteousness +[4316.32 --> 4317.66] and they didn't get +[4317.66 --> 4318.18] what they wanted. +[4319.26 --> 4319.96] Why not? +[4320.04 --> 4320.76] Well, Paul continues +[4320.76 --> 4321.54] in verse 32, +[4322.24 --> 4323.46] because they pursued it +[4323.46 --> 4324.54] not by faith, +[4324.98 --> 4326.30] but as if it were +[4326.30 --> 4327.70] by works. +[4329.12 --> 4329.40] You see, +[4329.46 --> 4331.02] they thought they could do it +[4331.02 --> 4332.50] or that they had to do it +[4332.50 --> 4333.30] on their own +[4333.30 --> 4335.16] or for their own. +[4335.16 --> 4337.34] And that's why +[4337.34 --> 4338.40] this doctrine matters. +[4339.84 --> 4340.28] And here's why +[4340.28 --> 4341.54] the doctrine of generation +[4341.54 --> 4342.66] preceding faith +[4342.66 --> 4344.32] continues to be so important, +[4344.44 --> 4344.62] right? +[4344.66 --> 4346.34] Because we live in a world +[4346.34 --> 4347.96] and we live in a time +[4347.96 --> 4350.24] when most people think, +[4350.60 --> 4352.74] especially in the West, +[4352.88 --> 4354.52] especially with the legacy +[4354.52 --> 4355.76] of Christian morality +[4355.76 --> 4357.04] that stands behind us, +[4357.30 --> 4357.92] people think, +[4358.34 --> 4360.98] let me do just a few good things +[4360.98 --> 4362.42] and I'll be all right. +[4362.42 --> 4364.82] if I'm a good person +[4364.82 --> 4366.90] and I do good things, +[4367.08 --> 4367.20] right? +[4367.22 --> 4368.48] And when I say good things, +[4368.56 --> 4369.62] here in the language +[4369.62 --> 4370.14] of the Bible, +[4370.52 --> 4371.26] pursue the law +[4371.26 --> 4372.16] as the way of righteousness, +[4372.52 --> 4374.02] if I do those good things, +[4374.14 --> 4374.96] I'll be fine. +[4377.22 --> 4377.66] Right? +[4377.74 --> 4379.36] Even if there is a God +[4379.36 --> 4380.86] or even if there isn't, +[4381.26 --> 4382.66] all you have to do +[4382.66 --> 4383.48] is try. +[4385.16 --> 4387.02] That's the world we live in. +[4388.26 --> 4388.38] Right? +[4388.48 --> 4391.06] And let's be honest, +[4391.06 --> 4393.76] not just the world out there, +[4393.80 --> 4394.58] but the world in here, +[4394.82 --> 4395.04] right? +[4395.18 --> 4397.12] We're part and parcel of this. +[4398.70 --> 4399.64] It's not even that +[4399.64 --> 4400.56] we have to try hard. +[4402.12 --> 4402.28] Right? +[4402.28 --> 4403.18] Just do a little bit +[4403.18 --> 4404.52] and that'll be enough. +[4405.78 --> 4406.70] But what does Paul say? +[4407.14 --> 4407.62] Paul says, +[4407.72 --> 4408.90] they have not attained +[4408.90 --> 4409.60] their goal. +[4410.08 --> 4411.22] Their goal was +[4411.22 --> 4412.44] the righteousness of God +[4412.44 --> 4413.48] and the kingdom of heaven, +[4413.58 --> 4414.84] but they didn't get it. +[4416.40 --> 4416.82] And so, +[4416.82 --> 4418.72] why do so many of us +[4418.72 --> 4419.22] today, +[4419.22 --> 4419.90] here, +[4420.26 --> 4421.06] think that we will? +[4423.26 --> 4424.20] Here's the thing. +[4425.24 --> 4426.68] Even people, +[4426.88 --> 4429.12] even people +[4429.12 --> 4430.74] who come to church +[4430.74 --> 4432.12] every week +[4432.12 --> 4433.12] think +[4433.12 --> 4434.56] that that means +[4434.56 --> 4436.22] a mark in their favor +[4436.22 --> 4437.42] and that they're doing good. +[4438.68 --> 4439.24] Now, don't hear +[4439.24 --> 4439.82] what I'm not saying. +[4439.92 --> 4440.02] Right? +[4440.04 --> 4440.44] I'm not saying +[4440.44 --> 4441.20] don't come to church. +[4442.10 --> 4443.14] If you heard that, +[4443.36 --> 4444.16] you missed it. +[4445.40 --> 4445.86] Right? +[4445.86 --> 4446.48] I'm saying +[4446.48 --> 4447.44] you come to church +[4447.44 --> 4448.52] because you've been +[4448.52 --> 4449.80] regenerated and have faith. +[4449.98 --> 4451.64] Not to check some box. +[4452.36 --> 4452.98] Because here's how +[4452.98 --> 4453.84] that works in our minds. +[4453.92 --> 4454.02] Right? +[4454.14 --> 4454.92] How many times +[4454.92 --> 4456.04] have you come to church +[4456.04 --> 4457.08] as an attempt +[4457.08 --> 4458.88] to balance the scales +[4458.88 --> 4459.72] of obedience +[4459.72 --> 4460.82] and disobedience +[4460.82 --> 4461.84] in your own life? +[4461.84 --> 4465.40] You know, +[4465.50 --> 4467.08] I slipped up +[4467.08 --> 4467.90] on Tuesday night. +[4468.30 --> 4469.32] I watched a little bit +[4469.32 --> 4469.70] of porn. +[4470.16 --> 4470.90] Better go to church +[4470.90 --> 4471.42] on Sunday +[4471.42 --> 4472.30] to make sure +[4472.30 --> 4472.84] that the ledger +[4472.84 --> 4473.30] is equal. +[4475.50 --> 4476.58] And I got angry +[4476.58 --> 4477.84] and I swore +[4477.84 --> 4478.60] at that driver +[4478.60 --> 4479.48] who was on the +[4479.48 --> 4480.02] Fraser Highway +[4480.02 --> 4481.40] going 15 kilometers +[4481.40 --> 4482.36] under the speed limit. +[4483.24 --> 4484.22] 15 kilometers! +[4484.82 --> 4485.82] Wasn't even a construction +[4485.82 --> 4486.18] zone. +[4486.54 --> 4487.22] They deserved it. +[4487.22 --> 4487.66] But, +[4487.90 --> 4489.82] I better pray a little +[4489.82 --> 4491.38] just to make sure +[4491.38 --> 4492.18] it's okay with God. +[4494.28 --> 4495.10] And I'm not really +[4495.10 --> 4495.66] stealing +[4495.66 --> 4497.06] when I don't report +[4497.06 --> 4497.80] all the tips +[4497.80 --> 4498.68] that I get at work +[4498.68 --> 4499.40] to my boss +[4499.40 --> 4500.98] for the shared tip pool. +[4501.30 --> 4501.78] Besides, +[4502.02 --> 4502.34] you know what? +[4502.38 --> 4502.78] This weekend +[4502.78 --> 4503.38] I'm volunteering +[4503.38 --> 4504.16] at Youth Coffee +[4504.16 --> 4505.40] so it's okay. +[4505.48 --> 4506.16] It washes out. +[4509.28 --> 4510.52] We do that +[4510.52 --> 4512.70] and that kind +[4512.70 --> 4513.40] of thinking, +[4513.80 --> 4514.66] whatever form +[4514.66 --> 4515.38] it takes +[4515.38 --> 4516.98] in your life +[4516.98 --> 4518.32] is a version +[4518.32 --> 4520.22] of Israel's thinking +[4520.22 --> 4520.98] when they, +[4521.10 --> 4521.68] what did Paul say, +[4521.80 --> 4522.88] pursued righteousness +[4522.88 --> 4523.80] not by faith +[4523.80 --> 4524.60] but as if it were +[4524.60 --> 4525.16] by works +[4525.16 --> 4526.52] and they have not +[4526.52 --> 4528.36] attained their goal. +[4529.96 --> 4531.48] If you believe +[4531.48 --> 4532.72] or say you are +[4532.72 --> 4533.22] a Christian +[4533.22 --> 4534.14] but don't do +[4534.14 --> 4535.18] the kinds of things +[4535.18 --> 4536.32] Christians are called +[4536.32 --> 4536.92] to do +[4536.92 --> 4539.04] or don't +[4539.04 --> 4540.82] reject +[4540.82 --> 4542.10] completely +[4542.10 --> 4543.24] the kinds of things +[4543.24 --> 4543.82] that Jesus +[4543.82 --> 4545.28] would reject +[4545.28 --> 4546.58] that tells me +[4546.58 --> 4547.54] that you think +[4547.54 --> 4548.48] being a Christian +[4548.48 --> 4549.62] is no different +[4549.62 --> 4550.28] than the people +[4550.28 --> 4551.00] of Israel +[4551.00 --> 4551.90] thought about +[4551.90 --> 4552.66] being a descendant +[4552.66 --> 4553.20] of Abraham. +[4555.20 --> 4556.16] And they missed +[4556.16 --> 4556.68] Jesus. +[4557.68 --> 4558.54] They missed +[4558.54 --> 4559.68] Jesus. +[4562.76 --> 4563.14] And so +[4563.14 --> 4566.60] stop +[4566.60 --> 4568.16] presuming +[4568.16 --> 4569.62] and start +[4569.62 --> 4570.86] pursuing. +[4572.44 --> 4573.84] Verse 32 +[4573.84 --> 4577.06] to the last bit +[4577.06 --> 4578.96] Paul says +[4578.96 --> 4580.14] they stumbled +[4580.14 --> 4580.94] over +[4580.94 --> 4582.82] the stumbling stone +[4582.82 --> 4584.50] and then he quotes +[4584.50 --> 4585.10] Isaiah. +[4585.70 --> 4586.42] Now Isaiah +[4586.42 --> 4587.68] in what we have +[4587.68 --> 4588.40] as verse 33 +[4588.40 --> 4590.34] is very clearly +[4590.34 --> 4591.38] talking about +[4591.38 --> 4592.18] Jesus. +[4593.38 --> 4593.90] Jesus +[4593.90 --> 4595.64] is the stone +[4595.64 --> 4596.84] that they stumbled +[4596.84 --> 4597.30] over. +[4598.72 --> 4599.58] And if you +[4599.58 --> 4600.16] think, +[4600.30 --> 4600.90] sitting here, +[4601.06 --> 4601.76] think that doing +[4601.76 --> 4602.80] a couple of good +[4602.80 --> 4604.12] things is enough +[4604.12 --> 4605.24] or if you think +[4605.24 --> 4606.44] that you can be +[4606.44 --> 4607.08] a Christian +[4607.08 --> 4608.44] without Christ, +[4609.00 --> 4609.28] I mean, +[4609.36 --> 4610.24] it's in the name +[4610.24 --> 4611.02] and yet we still +[4611.02 --> 4611.52] think it, +[4611.78 --> 4612.46] if you think +[4612.46 --> 4613.20] you can be a Christian +[4613.20 --> 4613.82] without Christ, +[4613.94 --> 4614.72] you've missed +[4614.72 --> 4615.80] Jesus and you're +[4615.80 --> 4616.54] stumbling over +[4616.54 --> 4617.48] the same stone +[4617.48 --> 4618.26] that they did. +[4619.36 --> 4620.50] And if that's you, +[4620.74 --> 4621.56] that means +[4621.56 --> 4622.20] the faith +[4622.20 --> 4622.88] that you are +[4622.88 --> 4623.48] professing, +[4623.58 --> 4624.20] whatever form +[4624.20 --> 4624.84] it might take +[4624.84 --> 4625.54] or words you might +[4625.54 --> 4626.12] put to it, +[4626.44 --> 4627.48] isn't faith +[4627.48 --> 4628.70] from regeneration. +[4628.70 --> 4631.06] At least, +[4631.56 --> 4632.10] and I pray +[4632.10 --> 4632.66] this is true, +[4633.20 --> 4634.08] it isn't yet +[4634.08 --> 4635.38] faith +[4635.38 --> 4636.46] from regeneration. +[4639.94 --> 4640.42] Because +[4640.42 --> 4643.14] if you have the ears +[4643.14 --> 4643.84] to hear it +[4643.84 --> 4644.96] and the heart +[4644.96 --> 4646.20] to see it, +[4646.86 --> 4648.02] this is +[4648.02 --> 4648.80] Paul +[4648.80 --> 4649.98] pleading +[4649.98 --> 4651.22] for his brothers +[4651.22 --> 4651.88] and sisters. +[4653.28 --> 4653.98] And I hope +[4653.98 --> 4654.66] you hear it too +[4654.66 --> 4655.66] because this is me +[4655.66 --> 4656.26] now standing +[4656.26 --> 4656.76] in front of you +[4656.76 --> 4657.20] begging, +[4657.20 --> 4658.98] hear God. +[4659.32 --> 4660.08] This is God +[4660.08 --> 4661.24] calling to you +[4661.24 --> 4661.52] now. +[4661.90 --> 4663.42] Here's Paul's heart, +[4663.54 --> 4664.90] verse 1 to 3 +[4664.90 --> 4666.24] in chapter 10. +[4667.14 --> 4668.38] Hear him plead +[4668.38 --> 4669.36] and hear him +[4669.36 --> 4669.98] beg with them +[4669.98 --> 4670.78] to hear +[4670.78 --> 4671.38] and to listen. +[4671.74 --> 4672.02] He says, +[4672.34 --> 4673.54] brothers and sisters, +[4674.20 --> 4675.18] my heart's +[4675.18 --> 4676.10] desire +[4676.10 --> 4677.20] and prayer +[4677.20 --> 4678.08] to God +[4678.08 --> 4679.60] for the Israelites +[4679.60 --> 4680.58] is that +[4680.58 --> 4681.48] they may +[4681.48 --> 4682.10] be +[4682.10 --> 4683.06] saved. +[4684.20 --> 4684.92] For I could +[4684.92 --> 4685.44] testify +[4685.44 --> 4686.56] about them +[4686.56 --> 4686.92] that they +[4686.92 --> 4687.58] are zealous +[4687.58 --> 4688.26] for God +[4688.26 --> 4688.90] but their +[4688.90 --> 4689.26] zeal +[4689.26 --> 4689.60] is not +[4689.60 --> 4690.24] based on +[4690.24 --> 4690.82] knowledge. +[4692.12 --> 4692.78] Since they +[4692.78 --> 4693.22] did not +[4693.22 --> 4693.62] know the +[4693.62 --> 4694.10] righteousness +[4694.10 --> 4694.78] of God +[4694.78 --> 4695.14] and sought +[4695.14 --> 4695.84] to establish +[4695.84 --> 4696.64] their own, +[4696.76 --> 4697.08] they did +[4697.08 --> 4698.28] not submit +[4698.28 --> 4699.40] to God's +[4699.40 --> 4700.60] righteousness. +[4701.94 --> 4703.48] Paul pleads +[4703.48 --> 4704.34] for these +[4704.34 --> 4704.80] people. +[4705.44 --> 4706.18] He prays +[4706.18 --> 4706.68] for them. +[4707.68 --> 4707.96] And can I +[4707.96 --> 4708.36] just say that +[4708.36 --> 4709.16] if you +[4709.16 --> 4711.68] know someone +[4711.68 --> 4712.24] who doesn't +[4712.24 --> 4713.10] know Jesus, +[4714.66 --> 4715.58] pray for them. +[4716.56 --> 4717.60] pray for them. +[4718.50 --> 4719.16] As we +[4719.16 --> 4720.22] wrestle together +[4720.22 --> 4720.96] in this time +[4720.96 --> 4721.88] with the +[4721.88 --> 4722.88] mystery of +[4722.88 --> 4723.46] the sovereignty +[4723.46 --> 4724.06] of God +[4724.06 --> 4724.64] and of human +[4724.64 --> 4725.48] responsibility, +[4726.08 --> 4726.78] Paul is +[4726.78 --> 4727.72] modeling for us +[4727.72 --> 4728.58] what some of +[4728.58 --> 4729.38] that responsibility +[4729.38 --> 4730.76] looks like. +[4731.54 --> 4731.90] Pray. +[4732.66 --> 4733.54] Pray for your +[4733.54 --> 4734.50] sons and daughters. +[4734.90 --> 4735.46] Pray for your +[4735.46 --> 4736.24] friends and +[4736.24 --> 4736.58] neighbors. +[4736.80 --> 4737.36] Pray for their +[4737.36 --> 4737.86] conversion. +[4738.12 --> 4738.72] Pray for their +[4738.72 --> 4739.40] regeneration. +[4739.92 --> 4740.24] Pray. +[4740.60 --> 4741.74] Over and over +[4741.74 --> 4742.42] and over again +[4742.42 --> 4742.98] in the Bible, +[4742.98 --> 4744.06] it is confirmed +[4744.06 --> 4744.82] with this +[4744.82 --> 4745.64] truth that +[4745.64 --> 4746.68] our sovereign +[4746.68 --> 4747.54] God has +[4747.54 --> 4748.66] ordained that +[4748.66 --> 4749.40] the prayers +[4749.40 --> 4750.98] of the saints +[4750.98 --> 4752.24] shape history +[4752.24 --> 4753.08] and change +[4753.08 --> 4753.52] lives. +[4754.70 --> 4755.28] Whether it's +[4755.28 --> 4756.22] Daniel's prayer +[4756.22 --> 4757.08] of repentance +[4757.08 --> 4758.06] for the whole +[4758.06 --> 4758.82] nation of Israel +[4758.82 --> 4759.38] while they were +[4759.38 --> 4760.12] still in exile +[4760.12 --> 4761.00] that moves God +[4761.00 --> 4762.14] to release them +[4762.14 --> 4762.50] even though he +[4762.50 --> 4763.12] had foreordained +[4763.12 --> 4763.80] it years before, +[4763.92 --> 4764.50] the prayer was +[4764.50 --> 4765.62] still necessary. +[4766.14 --> 4766.76] Whether it's +[4766.76 --> 4767.54] Ezra's prayer +[4767.54 --> 4768.24] of confession +[4768.24 --> 4768.96] and the people's +[4768.96 --> 4769.90] promise in response +[4769.90 --> 4770.60] to the building +[4770.60 --> 4771.16] of the temple +[4771.16 --> 4771.84] and the rebuilding +[4771.84 --> 4772.92] of Jerusalem. +[4774.20 --> 4775.62] A motivation +[4775.62 --> 4776.24] of heart +[4776.24 --> 4777.66] that was necessary +[4777.66 --> 4778.70] for that to happen. +[4778.78 --> 4779.52] Or if it's Paul +[4779.52 --> 4780.58] praying with +[4780.58 --> 4781.18] thanksgiving +[4781.18 --> 4781.98] for the church +[4781.98 --> 4782.88] in Philippi +[4782.88 --> 4783.96] calling them +[4783.96 --> 4784.64] to be faithful +[4784.64 --> 4785.26] and joyful +[4785.26 --> 4786.38] even though +[4786.38 --> 4787.62] he is in chains +[4787.62 --> 4788.54] and they might +[4788.54 --> 4789.28] face suffering. +[4790.48 --> 4791.84] Or if it's Jesus +[4791.84 --> 4793.82] praying for the church +[4793.82 --> 4796.06] even as the world +[4796.06 --> 4798.34] hates the disciples, +[4799.12 --> 4799.70] Jesus says, +[4799.90 --> 4800.26] but you, +[4800.26 --> 4801.48] you must be +[4801.48 --> 4802.40] one. +[4803.84 --> 4805.02] Prayer changes +[4805.02 --> 4805.88] hearts. +[4806.32 --> 4807.34] Prayer changes +[4807.34 --> 4808.24] history. +[4808.44 --> 4809.02] And so, +[4809.50 --> 4809.78] pray. +[4810.46 --> 4811.44] If you don't know +[4811.44 --> 4812.42] what your responsibility +[4812.42 --> 4814.20] is in salvation, +[4814.70 --> 4814.96] pray. +[4816.18 --> 4817.34] That's what it is. +[4817.88 --> 4818.22] Or at least +[4818.22 --> 4818.94] that's where it starts. +[4821.24 --> 4822.94] A couple weeks ago +[4822.94 --> 4823.66] I had the chance +[4823.66 --> 4825.86] to go to +[4825.86 --> 4827.68] a bit of a conference, +[4827.76 --> 4828.54] a day event +[4828.54 --> 4830.72] put on by +[4830.72 --> 4831.58] Power to Change. +[4831.80 --> 4833.30] And there was +[4833.30 --> 4834.00] a bunch of +[4834.00 --> 4834.92] leaders, +[4835.40 --> 4836.28] church leaders +[4836.28 --> 4837.52] and business leaders, +[4837.72 --> 4838.64] Christian thought leaders +[4838.64 --> 4839.84] who were gathered together +[4839.84 --> 4841.72] to begin wondering, +[4842.10 --> 4842.40] thinking, +[4842.64 --> 4843.62] dreaming about +[4843.62 --> 4844.60] what might God +[4844.60 --> 4845.22] be doing +[4845.22 --> 4846.26] in this time, +[4846.42 --> 4847.24] in this age, +[4847.30 --> 4848.74] in this context. +[4848.74 --> 4850.30] And one of the speakers +[4850.30 --> 4851.16] was a woman +[4851.16 --> 4851.74] named +[4851.74 --> 4853.10] Shayla Visser. +[4853.66 --> 4854.86] Shayla is the director +[4854.86 --> 4856.42] of Alpha Canada. +[4857.76 --> 4859.16] And she said something +[4859.16 --> 4861.34] that convicted me +[4861.34 --> 4862.22] to the core +[4862.22 --> 4862.80] in that moment. +[4862.88 --> 4863.38] And I've shared it +[4863.38 --> 4863.88] with some of you. +[4864.86 --> 4865.56] She said, +[4866.22 --> 4868.38] churches often ask me +[4868.38 --> 4869.10] to come +[4869.10 --> 4870.48] and to talk to them +[4870.48 --> 4871.82] about how they can be +[4871.82 --> 4872.72] more missional, +[4873.12 --> 4874.02] about how they can be +[4874.02 --> 4875.02] more on mission +[4875.02 --> 4876.60] making new disciples. +[4876.60 --> 4876.72] disciples. +[4877.28 --> 4879.00] And my first question +[4879.00 --> 4879.44] to them +[4879.44 --> 4880.82] always is, +[4881.52 --> 4882.92] how does your church +[4882.92 --> 4883.56] pray? +[4888.76 --> 4890.00] How does your church +[4890.00 --> 4890.32] pray? +[4890.86 --> 4891.70] How do you +[4891.70 --> 4892.58] pray? +[4892.68 --> 4893.30] How do we +[4893.30 --> 4894.30] pray +[4894.30 --> 4896.32] for this? +[4896.32 --> 4901.12] So let's come back +[4901.12 --> 4902.52] now to the beginning. +[4902.68 --> 4903.56] I have been wondering +[4903.56 --> 4904.74] lately if, +[4905.70 --> 4906.56] as Christians, +[4906.80 --> 4908.92] in our 21st century +[4908.92 --> 4910.46] Canadian context, +[4911.06 --> 4912.60] if we have settled +[4912.60 --> 4914.28] for a vaguely +[4914.28 --> 4915.66] Christian morality +[4915.66 --> 4917.38] rather than +[4917.38 --> 4918.30] a deeply +[4918.30 --> 4920.54] spirit-filled, +[4921.12 --> 4922.60] transformed life. +[4922.60 --> 4924.90] right? +[4924.96 --> 4925.72] If society +[4925.72 --> 4926.30] acts +[4926.30 --> 4927.32] Christianly, +[4927.56 --> 4929.42] then we're just +[4929.42 --> 4930.10] not concerned +[4930.10 --> 4931.44] with regeneration +[4931.44 --> 4933.30] because acting +[4933.30 --> 4933.84] Christian +[4933.84 --> 4934.70] is enough +[4934.70 --> 4936.36] or so we have +[4936.36 --> 4937.56] come to believe +[4937.56 --> 4938.58] or at least +[4938.58 --> 4939.90] function as. +[4941.18 --> 4941.38] Right? +[4941.40 --> 4942.06] If my kids +[4942.06 --> 4942.50] obey +[4942.50 --> 4943.98] and they don't +[4943.98 --> 4944.44] get in trouble +[4944.44 --> 4945.20] with their teachers +[4945.20 --> 4946.74] or, you know, +[4946.78 --> 4947.32] they don't get in trouble +[4947.32 --> 4947.90] with the police, +[4948.66 --> 4950.16] if they respect +[4950.16 --> 4951.12] the lives +[4951.12 --> 4952.46] of people +[4952.46 --> 4953.36] around them +[4953.36 --> 4953.80] and if they +[4953.80 --> 4954.98] heed the authority +[4954.98 --> 4956.74] of those over them, +[4956.86 --> 4957.60] well, that's enough. +[4960.74 --> 4962.00] But we've settled +[4962.00 --> 4964.96] for an unchanged heart. +[4966.60 --> 4967.10] Look, +[4968.16 --> 4971.64] I believe this +[4971.64 --> 4973.06] and I believe +[4973.06 --> 4974.04] that you believe this +[4974.04 --> 4974.82] or at least you want +[4974.82 --> 4975.72] to believe this, +[4975.92 --> 4976.58] but I believe +[4976.58 --> 4977.56] that the gospel +[4977.56 --> 4978.78] has the power +[4978.78 --> 4979.82] to change lives. +[4979.82 --> 4981.22] that the gospel +[4981.22 --> 4982.04] has the power +[4982.04 --> 4983.84] to transform people. +[4984.24 --> 4984.30] Right? +[4984.32 --> 4985.22] That murderers +[4985.22 --> 4986.32] can become missionaries +[4986.32 --> 4987.44] because we've seen it. +[4988.38 --> 4988.60] Right? +[4988.62 --> 4989.22] That addicts +[4989.22 --> 4989.90] can become saved +[4989.90 --> 4990.36] from addiction +[4990.36 --> 4991.36] because we've seen it. +[4992.26 --> 4992.48] Right? +[4992.50 --> 4993.18] That desires +[4993.18 --> 4994.44] can be transformed +[4994.44 --> 4995.90] because we've seen it. +[4996.06 --> 4996.74] We have seen +[4996.74 --> 4998.00] spiritually dead people +[4998.00 --> 4999.24] raised to newness +[4999.24 --> 4999.56] of life. +[4999.66 --> 5000.22] I believe +[5000.22 --> 5000.70] that God +[5000.70 --> 5001.46] can do that +[5001.46 --> 5002.94] and is still doing that +[5002.94 --> 5003.90] and will continue +[5003.90 --> 5004.58] to do that. +[5004.76 --> 5005.88] You better say amen. +[5007.42 --> 5008.36] Come on, guys. +[5008.36 --> 5011.96] This is that moment. +[5013.38 --> 5014.52] This is that moment. +[5015.90 --> 5016.86] Dead people +[5016.86 --> 5017.94] can be raised +[5017.94 --> 5018.78] to life. +[5019.06 --> 5019.86] God still +[5019.86 --> 5020.74] does that. +[5024.26 --> 5024.90] Christ +[5024.90 --> 5027.00] is the culmination +[5027.00 --> 5028.38] of the law +[5028.38 --> 5029.42] so that there might +[5029.42 --> 5030.38] be righteousness +[5030.38 --> 5031.60] for everyone +[5031.60 --> 5033.44] who believes. +[5035.76 --> 5036.84] That's the goal. +[5036.84 --> 5041.20] and what culture +[5041.20 --> 5042.48] tries to do +[5042.48 --> 5043.42] with political +[5043.42 --> 5044.28] correctness +[5044.28 --> 5045.84] or niceness. +[5047.14 --> 5047.24] Right? +[5047.62 --> 5048.74] What the left +[5048.74 --> 5049.60] tries to do +[5049.60 --> 5050.44] with wokeness +[5050.44 --> 5051.28] and what the right +[5051.28 --> 5052.02] tries to do +[5052.02 --> 5052.84] with legalism. +[5053.14 --> 5053.88] Now hear me very clearly. +[5053.96 --> 5054.56] I'm cutting right down +[5054.56 --> 5055.32] the middle on this one. +[5056.06 --> 5057.10] What progressives +[5057.10 --> 5057.60] try to do +[5057.60 --> 5058.18] with tolerance +[5058.18 --> 5059.18] and what conservatives +[5059.18 --> 5059.72] try to do +[5059.72 --> 5060.50] with legislation. +[5062.50 --> 5062.62] Right? +[5062.68 --> 5063.88] When each one +[5063.88 --> 5064.68] of these people +[5064.68 --> 5065.66] and these perspectives +[5065.66 --> 5067.24] say something like +[5067.24 --> 5068.12] if we all just +[5068.12 --> 5068.98] did it this way +[5068.98 --> 5070.08] life and the world +[5070.08 --> 5071.08] would be good. +[5071.54 --> 5072.58] All of that +[5072.58 --> 5073.70] is a substitute +[5073.70 --> 5075.12] for what only Christ +[5075.12 --> 5075.68] can give. +[5077.88 --> 5078.44] Righteousness +[5078.44 --> 5080.26] for everyone +[5080.26 --> 5081.80] who believes. +[5081.80 --> 5085.38] and look +[5085.38 --> 5089.76] I'm mindful +[5089.76 --> 5090.28] of our time +[5090.28 --> 5092.28] but this is +[5092.28 --> 5093.22] magnificence +[5093.22 --> 5094.26] and so I'm going +[5094.26 --> 5095.00] to read it all again +[5095.00 --> 5096.86] and hear it. +[5097.18 --> 5097.74] Hear it. +[5099.22 --> 5099.74] Moses +[5099.74 --> 5101.06] verse 5 +[5101.06 --> 5102.80] writes about this +[5102.80 --> 5103.66] about this +[5103.66 --> 5104.46] writes this +[5104.46 --> 5105.30] about the righteousness +[5105.30 --> 5106.92] that is by the law. +[5107.48 --> 5107.94] The person +[5107.94 --> 5108.94] who does these things +[5108.94 --> 5109.60] will live +[5109.60 --> 5110.30] by them +[5110.30 --> 5112.04] but the righteousness +[5112.04 --> 5113.48] that is by faith +[5113.48 --> 5114.08] says +[5114.08 --> 5115.20] do not say +[5115.20 --> 5115.78] in your heart +[5115.78 --> 5116.46] who will ascend +[5116.46 --> 5116.96] into heaven +[5116.96 --> 5117.58] that is to bring +[5117.58 --> 5118.14] Christ down +[5118.14 --> 5119.18] or who will descend +[5119.18 --> 5119.74] into the deep +[5119.74 --> 5120.26] that is to bring +[5120.26 --> 5121.20] Christ up from the dead +[5121.20 --> 5122.96] but what does it say? +[5124.04 --> 5124.88] So the righteousness +[5124.88 --> 5125.90] that is by faith +[5125.90 --> 5126.54] says +[5126.54 --> 5128.72] the word is near you +[5128.72 --> 5129.98] it is in your mouth +[5129.98 --> 5130.94] and in your heart. +[5131.40 --> 5132.58] That is the message +[5132.58 --> 5133.46] concerning faith +[5133.46 --> 5134.20] that we proclaim. +[5134.84 --> 5135.68] If you declare +[5135.68 --> 5136.42] with your mouth +[5136.42 --> 5137.46] Jesus is Lord +[5137.46 --> 5138.88] and believe in your heart +[5138.88 --> 5139.84] that God raised him +[5139.84 --> 5140.42] from the dead +[5140.42 --> 5142.36] you will be saved. +[5143.88 --> 5145.06] For it is with your heart +[5145.06 --> 5145.76] that you believe +[5145.76 --> 5146.56] and are justified +[5146.56 --> 5147.80] and it is with your mouth +[5147.80 --> 5148.76] that you profess +[5148.76 --> 5149.40] your faith +[5149.40 --> 5150.42] and are saved. +[5150.62 --> 5151.72] As scripture says +[5151.72 --> 5153.16] anyone who believes +[5153.16 --> 5153.66] in him +[5153.66 --> 5155.16] will never be put +[5155.16 --> 5155.78] to shame +[5155.78 --> 5157.54] for there is no difference +[5157.54 --> 5158.26] between Jew +[5158.26 --> 5159.14] and Gentile +[5159.14 --> 5160.46] the same Lord +[5160.46 --> 5161.72] is Lord of all +[5161.72 --> 5162.92] and richly blesses +[5162.92 --> 5164.26] all who call on him +[5164.26 --> 5165.60] for everyone +[5165.60 --> 5167.12] who calls on the name +[5167.12 --> 5168.18] of the Lord +[5168.18 --> 5170.88] will be saved. +[5176.32 --> 5179.50] The heart of God. +[5181.68 --> 5182.92] But did you hear it? +[5185.42 --> 5187.38] Regeneration precedes faith. +[5187.48 --> 5188.12] In order for you +[5188.12 --> 5188.82] to have faith +[5188.82 --> 5189.44] to believe +[5189.44 --> 5190.38] you must be born +[5190.38 --> 5192.02] of faith. +[5192.22 --> 5192.86] And so +[5192.86 --> 5194.30] what do you do with that? +[5194.30 --> 5196.06] What is our responsibility +[5196.06 --> 5197.02] as we see +[5197.02 --> 5197.98] what God has done +[5197.98 --> 5198.38] Christ +[5198.38 --> 5199.10] the culmination +[5199.10 --> 5199.58] of the law +[5199.58 --> 5200.18] so that there might +[5200.18 --> 5200.72] be righteousness +[5200.72 --> 5201.76] for everyone +[5201.76 --> 5202.60] who believes. +[5202.72 --> 5203.56] What is your +[5203.56 --> 5204.24] responsibility +[5204.24 --> 5205.16] now? +[5206.76 --> 5207.80] Verse 9 says +[5207.80 --> 5208.78] if you declare +[5208.78 --> 5210.48] right +[5210.48 --> 5211.86] verse 9 continues +[5211.86 --> 5212.78] and believe +[5212.78 --> 5213.84] or verse 10 +[5213.84 --> 5214.66] for it is with your heart +[5214.66 --> 5215.42] that you believe +[5215.42 --> 5216.74] and it is with your mouth +[5216.74 --> 5218.06] that you profess. +[5219.06 --> 5219.18] Right +[5219.18 --> 5219.80] declare +[5219.80 --> 5221.36] believe +[5221.36 --> 5222.40] profess +[5222.40 --> 5223.18] right +[5223.18 --> 5224.20] verse 12 +[5224.20 --> 5226.58] call on the name +[5226.58 --> 5227.76] of +[5227.76 --> 5229.04] the Lord. +[5230.68 --> 5231.76] These are the acts +[5231.76 --> 5232.34] of faith +[5232.34 --> 5233.48] that you're invited +[5233.48 --> 5233.90] to do +[5233.90 --> 5234.94] and to participate in +[5234.94 --> 5235.24] right +[5235.24 --> 5235.80] to declare +[5235.80 --> 5236.52] and to believe +[5236.52 --> 5237.14] and to profess +[5237.14 --> 5237.82] and to call +[5237.82 --> 5238.42] on the name +[5238.42 --> 5239.16] of the Lord. +[5239.54 --> 5240.02] These +[5240.02 --> 5240.94] are the acts +[5240.94 --> 5242.14] of response +[5242.14 --> 5243.50] to regeneration +[5243.50 --> 5244.22] right +[5244.22 --> 5244.90] you're declaring +[5244.90 --> 5245.62] you're believing +[5245.62 --> 5246.44] you're professing +[5246.44 --> 5247.02] you're calling +[5247.02 --> 5248.04] on the name +[5248.04 --> 5248.84] of the Lord +[5248.84 --> 5250.62] doesn't save +[5250.62 --> 5251.06] you +[5251.06 --> 5252.26] you do them +[5252.26 --> 5253.44] because you have +[5253.44 --> 5254.14] been saved +[5254.14 --> 5254.74] by the mercy +[5254.74 --> 5255.30] of God +[5255.30 --> 5256.24] you do them +[5256.24 --> 5256.76] because you have +[5256.76 --> 5257.36] received +[5257.36 --> 5259.16] his mercy. +[5260.82 --> 5260.94] Now +[5260.94 --> 5262.36] I know where we're at +[5262.36 --> 5263.36] but just one more +[5263.36 --> 5264.18] one more please +[5264.18 --> 5264.96] one more nerd +[5264.96 --> 5265.38] moment +[5265.38 --> 5266.34] with me. +[5267.44 --> 5268.36] Verse 9 and 10 +[5268.36 --> 5268.94] look at them +[5268.94 --> 5269.90] in your mind +[5269.90 --> 5270.76] verse 9 and 10 +[5270.76 --> 5272.36] there are two +[5272.36 --> 5274.16] super imposed +[5274.16 --> 5275.42] orders +[5275.42 --> 5277.16] on each other +[5277.16 --> 5279.24] but you can't +[5279.24 --> 5279.94] conflate them +[5279.94 --> 5280.54] right +[5280.54 --> 5281.06] there is the +[5281.06 --> 5282.26] logical order +[5282.26 --> 5283.18] of the decree +[5283.18 --> 5284.06] of God +[5284.06 --> 5285.18] which happens +[5285.18 --> 5285.98] simultaneously +[5285.98 --> 5287.12] and which was +[5287.12 --> 5288.02] issued in eternity +[5288.02 --> 5288.68] past +[5288.68 --> 5289.48] in the mind +[5289.48 --> 5289.98] of God +[5289.98 --> 5291.22] and there's +[5291.22 --> 5292.14] the historical +[5292.14 --> 5293.68] chronological order +[5293.68 --> 5295.02] of that decree +[5295.02 --> 5296.04] being worked out +[5296.04 --> 5296.64] in history. +[5297.76 --> 5299.12] Both are true +[5299.12 --> 5301.22] without the first +[5301.22 --> 5301.94] the second +[5301.94 --> 5302.52] wouldn't or +[5302.52 --> 5303.20] couldn't occur +[5303.20 --> 5304.90] but if you are +[5304.90 --> 5305.80] doing the second +[5305.80 --> 5306.50] that is if you are +[5306.50 --> 5307.74] declaring and professing +[5307.74 --> 5308.20] and believing +[5308.20 --> 5308.92] and calling on the +[5308.92 --> 5309.42] name of the Lord +[5309.42 --> 5310.92] then the first +[5310.92 --> 5311.72] has occurred +[5311.72 --> 5315.38] and so I'll say it again +[5315.38 --> 5316.86] declare +[5316.86 --> 5317.66] believe +[5317.66 --> 5318.20] profess +[5318.20 --> 5319.32] call on the name +[5319.32 --> 5319.74] of the Lord +[5319.74 --> 5320.60] and do it +[5320.60 --> 5321.86] with confidence +[5321.86 --> 5322.72] because +[5322.72 --> 5324.44] there is no difference +[5324.44 --> 5325.04] between Jew +[5325.04 --> 5325.68] and Gentile +[5325.68 --> 5326.52] that means we all +[5326.52 --> 5327.26] are up in here +[5327.26 --> 5328.24] receiving the mercy +[5328.24 --> 5328.78] of God +[5328.78 --> 5329.84] and the same +[5329.84 --> 5330.76] Lord is Lord +[5330.76 --> 5331.20] of all +[5331.20 --> 5331.92] and richly +[5331.92 --> 5332.80] blesses all +[5332.80 --> 5333.82] who call on him +[5333.82 --> 5334.96] for whoever +[5334.96 --> 5335.86] or everyone +[5335.86 --> 5336.60] who calls +[5336.60 --> 5337.20] on the name +[5337.20 --> 5338.10] of the Lord +[5338.10 --> 5340.32] will be saved +[5340.32 --> 5341.82] that is your guarantee +[5341.82 --> 5345.68] and so I ask +[5345.68 --> 5348.16] some of you might call this +[5348.16 --> 5348.94] an altar call moment +[5348.94 --> 5349.76] but so I ask +[5349.76 --> 5351.70] are you doing these things +[5351.70 --> 5354.64] and if not +[5354.64 --> 5357.22] what might that mean +[5357.22 --> 5360.68] because it might mean +[5360.68 --> 5361.90] that you have +[5361.90 --> 5362.86] substituted +[5362.86 --> 5363.64] a vaguely +[5363.64 --> 5365.00] Christian morality +[5365.00 --> 5365.86] in place +[5365.86 --> 5366.52] of a spirit +[5366.52 --> 5367.60] filled life +[5367.60 --> 5369.44] it might mean +[5369.44 --> 5370.12] that you are making +[5370.12 --> 5370.92] the same mistake +[5370.92 --> 5371.42] as Israel +[5371.42 --> 5372.34] and missing +[5372.34 --> 5373.16] Jesus +[5373.16 --> 5374.78] it might mean +[5374.78 --> 5375.68] that you are missing +[5375.68 --> 5376.58] on the full +[5376.58 --> 5377.90] life transforming +[5377.90 --> 5378.52] power +[5378.52 --> 5379.80] of the Holy Spirit +[5379.80 --> 5380.88] and of the gospel +[5380.88 --> 5381.82] and that you are +[5381.82 --> 5382.76] settling for +[5382.76 --> 5383.50] niceness +[5383.50 --> 5384.22] or for +[5384.22 --> 5385.06] legalism +[5385.06 --> 5387.92] but if you are +[5387.92 --> 5388.92] doing these things +[5388.92 --> 5391.26] if you do see this +[5391.26 --> 5392.10] in your life +[5392.10 --> 5395.28] it might mean +[5395.28 --> 5396.62] and I pray that it does +[5396.62 --> 5397.90] that regeneration +[5397.90 --> 5399.02] has occurred +[5399.02 --> 5400.08] it might mean +[5400.08 --> 5400.72] that you can +[5400.72 --> 5401.76] actually have +[5401.76 --> 5402.56] real +[5402.56 --> 5404.30] world changing +[5404.30 --> 5405.18] confidence +[5405.18 --> 5405.92] that anyone +[5405.92 --> 5406.70] who believes in him +[5406.70 --> 5407.72] will never be put to shame +[5407.72 --> 5409.04] that's our confidence +[5409.04 --> 5410.32] that everyone +[5410.32 --> 5411.22] who calls on the name +[5411.22 --> 5411.74] of the Lord +[5411.74 --> 5412.78] will be saved +[5412.78 --> 5415.92] that is the gospel +[5415.92 --> 5416.60] truth +[5416.60 --> 5418.80] precisely because +[5418.80 --> 5419.78] regeneration +[5419.78 --> 5421.54] precedes faith +[5421.54 --> 5423.02] and I will end +[5423.02 --> 5423.78] here +[5423.78 --> 5426.46] I believe +[5426.46 --> 5428.58] that what the church +[5428.58 --> 5429.94] needs to grow +[5429.94 --> 5430.54] young +[5430.54 --> 5432.36] what the church +[5432.36 --> 5432.98] needs +[5432.98 --> 5434.54] to see +[5434.54 --> 5435.50] a new generation +[5435.50 --> 5435.98] of people +[5435.98 --> 5436.72] rise up +[5436.72 --> 5437.38] in faith +[5437.38 --> 5441.42] is to live +[5441.42 --> 5443.92] regenerate +[5443.92 --> 5445.08] lives +[5445.08 --> 5447.66] and to show +[5447.66 --> 5449.68] everyone around you +[5449.68 --> 5451.58] that God +[5451.58 --> 5452.34] has raised +[5452.34 --> 5452.92] you +[5452.92 --> 5454.08] from +[5454.08 --> 5455.20] death +[5455.20 --> 5457.08] that he has +[5457.08 --> 5457.76] given you +[5457.76 --> 5458.64] life +[5458.64 --> 5459.50] and that +[5459.50 --> 5460.72] my friends +[5460.72 --> 5461.86] changes +[5461.86 --> 5463.30] everything +[5463.30 --> 5465.28] and that +[5465.28 --> 5466.68] will change +[5466.68 --> 5467.62] not only the church +[5467.62 --> 5468.78] and this church +[5468.78 --> 5470.10] but the world +[5470.10 --> 5471.14] amen +[5471.14 --> 5473.20] let's pray together +[5473.20 --> 5479.36] holy God +[5479.36 --> 5482.70] humbly +[5482.70 --> 5485.26] we confess +[5485.26 --> 5486.84] that we have +[5486.84 --> 5487.76] substituted +[5487.76 --> 5489.06] vague +[5489.06 --> 5489.96] moralities +[5489.96 --> 5490.84] for the gospel +[5490.84 --> 5492.96] that we have +[5492.96 --> 5493.70] substituted +[5493.70 --> 5494.26] rules +[5494.26 --> 5494.86] for the freedom +[5494.86 --> 5495.48] of Christ +[5495.48 --> 5497.62] that we have +[5497.62 --> 5499.04] allowed +[5499.04 --> 5499.68] ourselves +[5499.68 --> 5500.36] to believe +[5500.36 --> 5501.02] that we +[5501.02 --> 5501.92] could balance +[5501.92 --> 5502.64] the ledger +[5502.64 --> 5503.26] of obedience +[5503.26 --> 5504.34] to disobedience +[5504.34 --> 5507.60] and so +[5507.60 --> 5509.36] whether for the +[5509.36 --> 5510.16] first time +[5510.16 --> 5511.42] or whether +[5511.42 --> 5512.16] this has been +[5512.16 --> 5512.88] our journey +[5512.88 --> 5513.44] of faith +[5513.44 --> 5514.44] and sanctification +[5514.44 --> 5515.76] transform +[5515.76 --> 5516.64] us +[5516.64 --> 5517.56] by the power +[5517.56 --> 5518.32] of your gospel +[5518.32 --> 5520.14] move in your spirit +[5520.14 --> 5521.26] so that we +[5521.26 --> 5522.18] might see +[5522.18 --> 5523.34] more clearly +[5523.34 --> 5524.16] what it means +[5524.16 --> 5524.94] to be +[5524.94 --> 5525.96] regenerated +[5525.96 --> 5526.88] to be born again +[5526.88 --> 5527.98] to be alive +[5527.98 --> 5529.52] only by your power +[5529.52 --> 5530.76] and to live +[5530.76 --> 5532.14] that power +[5532.14 --> 5532.92] in the world +[5532.92 --> 5533.74] in meaningful +[5533.74 --> 5535.14] and profound +[5535.14 --> 5536.38] ways +[5536.38 --> 5538.96] oh God +[5538.96 --> 5540.30] use us +[5540.30 --> 5541.56] to transform +[5541.56 --> 5542.10] the world +[5542.10 --> 5542.36] and +[5542.36 --> 5542.78] and +[5542.78 --> 5544.32] I pray +[5544.32 --> 5546.32] that here +[5546.32 --> 5546.84] at Emmanuel +[5546.84 --> 5548.04] that would start +[5548.04 --> 5549.02] with +[5549.02 --> 5550.00] prayer +[5550.00 --> 5552.80] and so we pray +[5552.80 --> 5554.08] a commitment +[5554.08 --> 5555.46] to pray +[5555.46 --> 5557.42] and a commitment +[5557.42 --> 5558.00] to go +[5558.00 --> 5558.98] in prayer +[5558.98 --> 5559.98] with you +[5559.98 --> 5562.46] hear our prayer +[5562.46 --> 5563.08] Lord Jesus +[5563.08 --> 5564.26] and use them +[5564.26 --> 5564.98] to act +[5564.98 --> 5566.72] for your purposes +[5566.72 --> 5568.16] in election +[5568.16 --> 5569.50] and fill us +[5569.50 --> 5570.60] with the confidence +[5570.60 --> 5571.64] that everyone +[5571.64 --> 5572.40] who calls +[5572.40 --> 5572.98] on the name +[5572.98 --> 5573.64] of the Lord +[5573.64 --> 5575.80] will be saved +[5575.80 --> 5577.20] in Jesus Christ +[5577.20 --> 5577.68] we pray +[5577.68 --> 5578.76] amen +[5578.76 --> 5603.14] what is our hope +[5603.14 --> 5605.56] in life and death +[5605.56 --> 5606.64] Christ +[5606.64 --> 5607.20] Christ alone +[5607.20 --> 5608.24] Christ alone +[5608.24 --> 5610.12] Christ alone +[5610.12 --> 5611.88] what is our +[5611.88 --> 5614.48] only confidence +[5614.48 --> 5617.92] that our souls +[5617.92 --> 5620.02] to him belong +[5620.02 --> 5622.92] who holds our days +[5622.92 --> 5625.00] within his hand +[5625.00 --> 5626.12] what comes +[5626.12 --> 5626.70] upon +[5626.70 --> 5629.12] from his command +[5629.12 --> 5631.24] and what will +[5631.24 --> 5632.88] keep us +[5632.88 --> 5634.52] to the end +[5634.52 --> 5637.26] the love of Christ +[5637.26 --> 5640.62] in which we stand +[5640.62 --> 5643.78] O sing +[5643.78 --> 5646.26] hallelujah +[5646.26 --> 5648.48] our hope's +[5648.48 --> 5651.04] praise eternal +[5651.04 --> 5655.42] oh sing hallelujah +[5655.42 --> 5657.80] now and heavenly +[5657.80 --> 5659.62] confess +[5659.62 --> 5661.50] Christ our hope +[5661.50 --> 5662.36] in life +[5662.36 --> 5664.04] and death +[5664.04 --> 5671.56] the truth +[5671.56 --> 5673.28] can calm +[5673.28 --> 5675.68] the troubled soul +[5675.68 --> 5678.36] God is good +[5678.36 --> 5680.16] God is good +[5680.16 --> 5682.94] where is his grace +[5682.94 --> 5684.10] and goodness +[5684.10 --> 5685.16] though +[5685.16 --> 5687.64] in our great +[5687.64 --> 5689.82] Redeemer's blood +[5689.82 --> 5692.46] who holds our faith +[5692.46 --> 5694.56] when fears arise +[5694.56 --> 5695.70] who stands +[5695.70 --> 5696.26] above +[5696.26 --> 5699.32] the stormy trial +[5699.32 --> 5700.56] who sends +[5700.56 --> 5702.14] the waves +[5702.14 --> 5703.58] that bring us +[5703.58 --> 5704.30] life +[5704.30 --> 5705.76] unto the +[5705.76 --> 5706.98] shoulder +[5706.98 --> 5708.42] of the +[5708.42 --> 5710.88] Christ +[5710.88 --> 5712.52] Christ +[5712.52 --> 5713.36] O sing +[5713.36 --> 5716.04] hallelujah +[5716.04 --> 5718.14] our hope +[5718.14 --> 5718.36] springs +[5718.36 --> 5720.92] eternal +[5720.92 --> 5722.84] O sing +[5722.84 --> 5725.24] hallelujah +[5725.24 --> 5727.48] now and ever +[5727.48 --> 5729.52] we confess +[5729.52 --> 5731.48] Christ our hope +[5731.48 --> 5732.38] in life +[5732.38 --> 5733.84] and death +[5733.84 --> 5735.84] we confess +[5735.84 --> 5741.82] unto the +[5741.82 --> 5743.08] grave +[5743.08 --> 5744.10] what will +[5744.10 --> 5745.42] we see +[5745.42 --> 5746.62] Christ +[5746.62 --> 5748.32] he lives +[5748.32 --> 5749.02] Christ +[5749.02 --> 5750.20] he lives +[5750.20 --> 5751.26] and what +[5751.26 --> 5752.88] reward +[5752.88 --> 5753.28] will +[5753.28 --> 5754.02] heaven +[5754.02 --> 5755.26] bring +[5755.26 --> 5756.84] everlasting +[5756.84 --> 5758.82] life +[5758.82 --> 5759.76] within +[5759.76 --> 5760.52] there +[5760.52 --> 5761.32] we will +[5761.32 --> 5761.84] rise +[5761.84 --> 5762.60] rise +[5762.60 --> 5763.64] to meet +[5763.64 --> 5764.66] the Lord +[5764.66 --> 5765.78] and sin +[5765.78 --> 5767.32] and death +[5767.32 --> 5768.22] will be +[5768.22 --> 5768.84] restored +[5768.84 --> 5770.46] and we +[5770.46 --> 5772.08] will feast +[5772.08 --> 5773.22] in endless +[5773.22 --> 5774.08] joy +[5774.08 --> 5775.42] when Christ +[5775.42 --> 5776.60] is not +[5776.60 --> 5777.98] forever +[5777.98 --> 5781.04] more +[5781.04 --> 5783.02] O sing +[5783.02 --> 5785.72] hallelujah +[5785.72 --> 5787.78] our hope +[5787.78 --> 5789.06] springs +[5789.06 --> 5790.30] eternal +[5790.30 --> 5792.26] oh sing +[5792.26 --> 5794.78] hallelujah +[5794.78 --> 5796.94] now and ever +[5796.94 --> 5798.82] we confess +[5798.82 --> 5800.74] Christ our hope +[5800.74 --> 5801.58] in life +[5801.58 --> 5802.92] and death +[5802.92 --> 5804.56] oh sing +[5804.56 --> 5807.06] hallelujah +[5807.06 --> 5809.18] our hope +[5809.18 --> 5810.42] springs +[5810.42 --> 5811.56] eternal +[5811.56 --> 5813.52] oh sing +[5813.52 --> 5816.02] hallelujah +[5816.02 --> 5818.14] now and ever +[5818.14 --> 5820.06] we confess +[5820.06 --> 5821.96] Christ our hope +[5821.96 --> 5822.80] in life +[5822.80 --> 5824.02] and death +[5824.02 --> 5826.06] now and ever +[5826.06 --> 5828.02] we confess +[5828.02 --> 5829.96] Christ our hope +[5829.96 --> 5830.92] in life +[5830.92 --> 5832.64] and death +[5832.64 --> 5845.04] as you go +[5845.04 --> 5845.72] this week +[5845.72 --> 5846.66] go with +[5846.66 --> 5847.86] two quick +[5847.86 --> 5848.44] reminders +[5848.44 --> 5848.92] one +[5848.92 --> 5851.16] on +[5851.16 --> 5851.86] Tuesday +[5851.86 --> 5853.74] you will +[5853.74 --> 5854.18] get +[5854.18 --> 5855.88] in your +[5855.88 --> 5857.18] midweek +[5857.18 --> 5857.60] memos +[5857.60 --> 5858.10] for those of you +[5858.10 --> 5858.64] who signed up +[5858.64 --> 5858.98] for that +[5858.98 --> 5859.56] if you haven't +[5859.56 --> 5859.94] signed up +[5859.94 --> 5860.44] to receive +[5860.44 --> 5861.10] the email +[5861.10 --> 5861.92] midweek memo +[5861.92 --> 5863.04] please contact +[5863.04 --> 5863.48] the office +[5863.48 --> 5863.96] they'll get it +[5863.96 --> 5864.20] to you +[5864.20 --> 5864.60] but on +[5864.60 --> 5864.88] Tuesday +[5864.88 --> 5865.38] you will +[5865.38 --> 5865.84] receive +[5865.84 --> 5867.04] an invitation +[5867.04 --> 5868.56] to a night +[5868.56 --> 5869.22] of prayer +[5869.22 --> 5870.40] that will happen +[5870.40 --> 5870.96] sometime in the +[5870.96 --> 5871.56] next two weeks +[5871.56 --> 5872.78] still finalizing +[5872.78 --> 5873.46] the last details +[5873.46 --> 5874.14] because there's a lot +[5874.14 --> 5875.02] going on right now +[5875.02 --> 5876.44] but we want to come +[5876.44 --> 5877.20] together and just pray +[5877.20 --> 5878.68] and live into +[5878.68 --> 5879.74] the response +[5879.74 --> 5880.30] of what we were +[5880.30 --> 5880.90] called to this +[5880.90 --> 5881.14] morning +[5881.14 --> 5881.88] already +[5881.88 --> 5882.58] and so on +[5882.58 --> 5882.82] Tuesday +[5882.82 --> 5883.84] you will get +[5883.84 --> 5884.14] that +[5884.14 --> 5885.22] part of my +[5885.22 --> 5885.70] saying that +[5885.70 --> 5886.54] now is +[5886.54 --> 5887.50] so that Maria +[5887.50 --> 5887.98] will hear it +[5887.98 --> 5888.38] and hold me +[5888.38 --> 5888.74] accountable +[5888.74 --> 5889.68] when we're in +[5889.68 --> 5890.00] the office +[5890.00 --> 5890.54] together on +[5890.54 --> 5890.82] Tuesday +[5890.82 --> 5892.54] as well +[5892.54 --> 5893.14] following +[5893.14 --> 5894.52] our worship +[5894.52 --> 5895.00] together +[5895.00 --> 5895.90] there will be +[5895.90 --> 5896.36] some people +[5896.36 --> 5896.88] up here +[5896.88 --> 5897.58] who would love +[5897.58 --> 5898.26] to pray with you +[5898.26 --> 5898.84] they will have +[5898.84 --> 5899.16] a yellow +[5899.16 --> 5899.82] name tag +[5899.82 --> 5903.56] but please +[5903.56 --> 5905.00] if you don't +[5905.00 --> 5905.80] come up to the +[5905.80 --> 5906.62] front to pray +[5906.62 --> 5907.56] with this person +[5907.56 --> 5908.52] maybe turn to +[5908.52 --> 5909.18] the person beside +[5909.18 --> 5909.84] you before you +[5909.84 --> 5910.44] go and get your +[5910.44 --> 5911.24] coffee or in the +[5911.24 --> 5911.76] fellowship hall +[5911.76 --> 5912.58] gather in a group +[5912.58 --> 5913.66] just pray with +[5913.66 --> 5914.58] for each other +[5914.58 --> 5916.92] take that +[5916.92 --> 5917.32] opportunity +[5917.32 --> 5918.54] as you need it +[5918.54 --> 5919.58] and like I said +[5919.58 --> 5920.22] I will be at +[5920.22 --> 5920.94] the connect +[5920.94 --> 5921.38] booth at the +[5921.38 --> 5921.92] back if you'd +[5921.92 --> 5922.70] like to chat +[5922.70 --> 5923.48] with me +[5923.48 --> 5925.14] as you go +[5925.14 --> 5926.08] into this +[5926.08 --> 5926.60] week +[5926.60 --> 5927.36] know that +[5927.36 --> 5928.00] God himself +[5928.00 --> 5929.24] goes with you +[5929.24 --> 5929.82] and that we +[5929.82 --> 5930.94] go together +[5930.94 --> 5931.98] in the power +[5931.98 --> 5933.08] of the Holy +[5933.08 --> 5933.46] Spirit +[5933.46 --> 5934.54] and so go +[5934.54 --> 5935.80] with God's +[5935.80 --> 5936.38] blessing +[5936.38 --> 5938.62] God go +[5938.62 --> 5939.56] before you +[5939.56 --> 5940.60] to lead you +[5940.60 --> 5941.44] God go +[5941.44 --> 5942.14] behind you +[5942.14 --> 5943.20] to protect you +[5943.20 --> 5943.80] God go +[5943.80 --> 5944.58] beneath you +[5944.58 --> 5945.70] to support you +[5945.70 --> 5946.64] God go +[5946.64 --> 5947.64] beside you +[5947.64 --> 5948.46] to befriend +[5948.46 --> 5948.78] you +[5948.78 --> 5949.70] do not +[5949.70 --> 5951.18] be afraid +[5951.18 --> 5952.22] let the +[5952.22 --> 5952.94] blessing of God +[5952.94 --> 5953.60] come upon you +[5953.60 --> 5954.54] today do not +[5954.54 --> 5955.58] be afraid +[5955.58 --> 5956.74] but go +[5956.74 --> 5958.00] in peace +[5958.00 --> 5958.98] to love +[5958.98 --> 5959.94] and serve +[5959.94 --> 5960.66] the Lord +[5960.66 --> 5962.18] Amen +[5962.18 --> 5973.84] salvation +[5973.84 --> 5986.10] belong to +[5986.10 --> 5987.32] salvation +[5987.32 --> 5991.40] belongs to our God +[5991.40 --> 5996.12] who sits upon the throne. +[5998.24 --> 6002.56] And unto the Lamb +[6002.56 --> 6005.34] praise and glory, +[6005.34 --> 6008.10] wisdom and thanks, +[6008.66 --> 6013.56] honor and power and strength. +[6013.56 --> 6019.28] Be to our God forever and ever. +[6019.28 --> 6024.84] Be to our God forever and ever. +[6025.06 --> 6030.36] Be to our God forever and ever. +[6030.36 --> 6031.50] Amen. +[6035.56 --> 6038.16] And we, the redeemed, +[6038.30 --> 6041.06] shall be strong +[6041.06 --> 6046.52] in purpose and unity. +[6048.52 --> 6052.56] Declare it all loud. +[6053.02 --> 6055.22] Praise and glory, +[6055.84 --> 6057.98] wisdom and thanks, +[6057.98 --> 6062.98] honor and power and strength. +[6064.12 --> 6069.14] Be to our God forever and ever. +[6069.14 --> 6074.80] Be to our God forever and ever. +[6074.80 --> 6080.38] Be to our God forever and ever. +[6080.60 --> 6081.34] Amen. +[6081.34 --> 6091.00] Be to our God forever and ever. +[6091.00 --> 6091.34] Amen. +[6091.34 --> 6097.38] Be to our God forever and ever. +[6097.38 --> 6103.18] Be to our God forever and ever. +[6103.18 --> 6104.34] Amen. +[6104.34 --> 6114.00] Be to our God forever and ever. +[6114.00 --> 6114.88] Amen. +[6115.80 --> 6119.76] Be to our God forever and ever. +[6119.80 --> 6125.32] Be to our God forever and ever. +[6125.32 --> 6126.28] Amen. +[6126.28 --> 6126.80] Amen. +[6126.80 --> 6134.28] Thank you. +[6134.28 --> 6137.08] CEOs and doås +[6137.08 --> 6142.50] pour into lourdes +[6142.50 --> 6145.02] Let's know diff --git a/Sunday Worship, December 24, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship, December 24, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..3ebcfc399a0174a6844c37cb42f588772369b605 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship, December 24, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,3 @@ +• Collaborative project on Spark Spectrum +• Multiple actions to consider +• Four distinct options available \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship, December 24, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship, December 24, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..ff7d6adbcbf460e6077105de19c36ff975373dc7 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship, December 24, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,4 @@ +[0.24 --> 4.92] I hear you co-working on a spark spectrum here. +[9.66 --> 10.98] He does look at this. +[14.94 --> 18.12] And I do see that a lot of different actions do you want. +[20.12 --> 23.00] Four different options. diff --git a/Sunday Worship, December 25, 2023_summary.txt b/Sunday Worship, December 25, 2023_summary.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..f0a6d12066233efec1b8ac9b9faf87bea22c55c1 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship, December 25, 2023_summary.txt @@ -0,0 +1,76 @@ +• Worship service is underway +• Season of Christmas and Advent has been examining words of waiting: peace, hope, joy, and love +• Children from Children's Worship Time program have answered questions about these words +• Questions include: what does peace mean to you?, where do you find joy? +• Adults are encouraged to listen carefully to the children's responses +• Examples of joy and love given by a child +• Invitation to worship on Christmas morning +• Reading of scripture from Luke 1-2 (Christmas story) +• Reflection on the meaning of Christmas and Christ's birth +• Discussion of a Belimi award as humorous +• Recitation of "Gloria" with various repetitions and musical accompaniment +• Invitation for children to come up and ring bells during the song "Joy to the World" +• Additional discussion on participation in music and applause +• Performance and singing of traditional Christmas carols, including "O Come, All Ye Faithful" +• Reflection on the meaning and significance of Christmas for some people +• The concept of Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ +• Frustration and disconnection from the significance of Christmas amidst personal troubles +• Reflection on the significance of Jesus Christ as the Savior and King +• Praise and adoration for Jesus Christ, emphasizing his role in salvation and redemption +• Emphasis on the importance of faith and trust in Jesus Christ +• Hymn to God +• Benevolence Fund and helping those in need +• Grief and loss, remembering families who have lost loved ones +• Praying for encouragement, connectedness, and community for those grieving +• Recognizing underemployed or unemployed people and inflation struggles +• Prayer for peace in the world and leaders to acknowledge God's authority +• Discussion of finding peace, hope, joy, and love through God's Word +• Comparison of worldly offerings with God's promises +• Reading from Luke 1:30-33, highlighting Jesus as the source of peace, hope, joy, and love +• Explaining that Jesus' kingdom will never end and he will reign forever +• Addressing common objections to Jesus being a source of peace, hope, and love +• Emphasizing that Jesus is not just an example, but "being itself" +• Jesus as hope and joy +• Angels proclaiming the birth of Jesus +• Shepherds receiving news of Jesus' birth from angels +• Contrast between Christian idea of God and other ancient religions +• Transcendence of God in Christianity +• Incarnation of God through Jesus Christ +• Nicene Creed and its statement on Jesus' nature +• Critique of reducing Jesus to a mere source of peace, hope, or joy +• Comparison with Yuri Gagarin's comment on not finding God in space +• Relationship with God compared to people in a building and their relation to others +• Hamlet's inability to know Shakespeare unless Shakespeare reveals himself +• Dorothy Sayers writing herself into her own story as Lord Peter Whimsey's love interest, Harriet Vane +• Incarnation of God coming down to earth to be known +• Jesus as the image of invisible God and how we see God through him +• The true and better source of peace, hope, joy, and love is found in Jesus +• Christ reconciles all things to God through his blood shed on the cross +• Don't settle for substitutes or fleeting things, but accept Jesus as your true source of life +• In Christ, you have been brought to fullness and have abundant and eternal life +• Jesus is head over every power and authority, and he brings wholeness and full humanity +• Jesus' peace surpasses all understanding and brings glory to God +• The importance of having a hope that is fixed and certain, based on the promises of God +• Jesus Christ as our hope, as stated in 1 Timothy 1 +• Not settling for limited or inadequate things, but receiving the fullness of who Jesus is +• Joy as a reasonable response to the victory of God over death +• Christians having an inexpressible and glorious joy that comes from believing in Jesus, even when they don't see him now +• Jesus as our joy and love +• The importance of not settling for inadequate things, but receiving Jesus for who he truly is +• The Bible instructs us to follow God's example of love, as demonstrated by Christ's sacrifice +• Jesus' love is unique and unmatched in all creation, making him the uncreated Son of God who took on flesh +• Christians did not "steal" their faith from pagans; rather, nothing like Christianity has ever happened before +• Jesus is our peace, hope, joy, and love, and we pray to see Him clearly today +• A prayer is offered, asking God to meet with those present and reveal Himself +• The choir sings about Jesus, His birth, and His sacrifice +• The shame of scandal came when the Savior was born as a human being +• Jesus' life, death, and resurrection are highlighted, including His sufferings for humanity's sins +• The choir continues singing about Jesus' victory over sin and death, and His glory in heaven +• An elder mentions plans to serve coffee after church and invites everyone to stay for fellowship +• A prayer is offered, thanking God for coming down to lead, protect, support, and befriend those present. +• Expressions of worship and praise, including hymns about Emmanuel +• Invocations to lift voices in celebration and proclamation of God's presence +• Reflections on the humility and majesty of Jesus' birth +• Encouragement to spread the news of Emmanuel +• Singing traditional Dutch-English hymn, with lyrics displayed on screen +• Repetitive expression of gratitude \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/Sunday Worship, December 25, 2023_transcript.txt b/Sunday Worship, December 25, 2023_transcript.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..e882c55bda5a4c0920443d04a56d07163caee472 --- /dev/null +++ b/Sunday Worship, December 25, 2023_transcript.txt @@ -0,0 +1,1265 @@ +[0.00 --> 2.00] Oh +[30.00 --> 32.00] Oh +[60.00 --> 62.00] Oh +[90.00 --> 92.00] Oh +[120.00 --> 122.00] Oh +[150.00 --> 152.00] Oh +[152.00 --> 154.00] Oh +[154.00 --> 156.00] Oh +[156.00 --> 158.00] Oh +[158.00 --> 160.00] Oh +[160.00 --> 162.00] Oh +[162.00 --> 164.00] Oh +[166.00 --> 168.00] A +[168.00 --> 170.00] A +[170.00 --> 172.00] B +[172.00 --> 177.70] Oh, shepherds in fields, girls, they know +[177.70 --> 185.42] These fields, well, they, they keep in their sleep +[185.42 --> 193.46] On a cold winter's home, that was so deep +[193.46 --> 203.46] Oh, shepherds in fields, well, oh, well, oh, well +[203.46 --> 219.46] Oh, shepherds in fields, well, oh, well, oh, well, oh, well +[219.46 --> 226.96] Born is the king of Israel +[226.96 --> 234.46] Born is the king of Israel +[249.46 --> 252.46] During a often Hall I come alive +[253.46 --> 256.46] It war a day +[256.96 --> 259.46] Where the santos in fields +[259.46 --> 260.96] Was the �rum +[260.96 --> 262.46] Was the було of heat +[262.46 --> 264.96] Cause the light of stone +[264.96 --> 267.26] Yeah, shepherds in fields +[267.26 --> 271.46] And you're staying before our clothes +[271.46 --> 276.46] Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful +[276.46 --> 282.94] I would travel far in the world of shakir. +[282.94 --> 288.28] I would do my work more as I move. +[289.40 --> 292.94] I would give to him my heart. +[293.50 --> 299.14] Nahi, chari, forevermore, forevermore. +[299.98 --> 305.82] Nahi, chari, forevermore, forevermore. +[305.82 --> 307.82] Nahi, chari, forevermore. +[307.82 --> 310.82] Nahi, chari, forevermore, forevermore. +[310.82 --> 315.82] Nahi, chari, forevermore, forevermore. +[315.82 --> 319.82] Nahi, chari, forevermore, forevermore. +[319.82 --> 325.82] If in the night you are, I want to build a starry sky. +[325.82 --> 332.82] This baby born for sacrifice, Christ the Messiah. +[332.82 --> 339.82] To our hopes and to our fears, the Savior of the world appears. +[339.82 --> 346.82] The promise of eternity, the promise of a son of a son. +[346.82 --> 352.82] Ahi, chari, forevermore, forevermore. +[352.82 --> 358.82] And whatOUGH you like, capstone. +[358.82 --> 363.98] Take a look. +[364.82 --> 366.82] Get ready. +[366.82 --> 372.94] And he shall reign forevermore, forevermore +[372.94 --> 376.82] Our child is born to us, child is born +[376.82 --> 380.66] The king of kings and the lord of Aaliyah +[380.66 --> 385.82] And he shall reign forevermore, forevermore +[385.82 --> 387.82] Aaliyah +[387.82 --> 393.82] Aaliyah +[393.82 --> 400.86] Good morning! +[402.38 --> 405.80] Merry Christmas to all of you! +[405.92 --> 415.32] It is so good to be here to worship our God, to welcome Jesus into the world and to sing his praises together. +[415.54 --> 419.42] If you are a guest with us this morning, a special welcome to you. +[419.58 --> 421.88] My name is Chris. I'm one of the pastors here. +[421.88 --> 428.42] And it's my privilege, along with a few others, to lead in our worship of Jesus this morning. +[429.26 --> 441.16] Throughout the season of Christmas and Advent, we have been looking at the words of waiting, or the words of Advent, in peace, hope, joy, and love. +[441.16 --> 452.58] As we have done that at the beginning of our worship services, there's been a short video explaining the words of the Bible and how they're used and where they come from, +[453.28 --> 456.90] and helping us enter into that reflection together. +[456.90 --> 467.56] To begin our worship today, we have asked the children from Children's Worship Time to answer the questions, +[468.22 --> 470.26] what does peace mean to you? +[470.78 --> 473.40] Or what does hope mean to you? +[473.50 --> 475.28] Where do you find joy? +[475.72 --> 476.94] And how do you see love? +[476.94 --> 484.40] And so we've got a short video where the kids from our Children's Worship Time program have answered those questions, +[484.40 --> 489.34] and we wanted to set that up for you and encourage you to listen well, +[489.34 --> 497.48] because some of them don't speak as loudly and as projecting as you might otherwise hear from someone on stage. +[497.56 --> 501.28] So listen with your listening ears and listen well. +[501.52 --> 502.92] Let's start with that. +[502.92 --> 506.92] Let's start with that. +[506.94 --> 536.92] Let's start with that. +[536.94 --> 538.96] When you have a peaceful boat ride. +[539.30 --> 540.98] Can you give me an example of peace? +[541.22 --> 541.52] Nope. +[541.96 --> 542.84] For yours? +[544.72 --> 545.54] It's on this time. +[550.14 --> 551.02] One video. +[555.82 --> 557.72] Can you tell me something about hope? +[559.72 --> 561.02] About other people. +[561.02 --> 561.52] Hope. +[561.52 --> 565.10] Hoping to get something. +[565.10 --> 572.62] Like for Christmas, you would like hope to get like a like remote control. +[572.62 --> 575.98] I just got my whole family. +[575.98 --> 579.80] I hope my birthday comes in. +[579.80 --> 584.08] Can you give me an example of hope? +[584.08 --> 585.12] Tell the truth. +[585.12 --> 588.32] I hope Easter cake has it. +[588.32 --> 595.60] What is an example of joy? +[595.60 --> 595.64] What is an example of joy? +[595.64 --> 596.64] Joyful. +[596.64 --> 599.94] When you're happy for something. +[599.94 --> 599.96] When you're happy for something. +[599.96 --> 604.40] When I'm at the playground. +[604.40 --> 605.68] Reading a book. +[605.68 --> 609.70] Can you give me an example of joy? +[609.70 --> 611.90] When you score a goal in soccer. +[611.90 --> 615.22] Like a great present. +[615.22 --> 621.28] Like being happy after somebody does something with you. +[621.28 --> 624.28] Can you give me an example of love? +[627.74 --> 629.86] By helping someone with math? +[637.24 --> 638.18] Do you want to say it again? +[638.18 --> 638.70] Nice and loud? +[638.70 --> 639.70] Like dinosaurs. +[640.80 --> 641.04] Yeah. +[642.18 --> 643.26] Don't miss them. +[647.08 --> 649.08] Be nice to everybody. +[649.08 --> 656.18] While you're lookingylan is happy. +[664.30 --> 666.32] And how we like mornings for poder. +[670.32 --> 672.50] Giving someone something? +[677.74 --> 678.52] Um. +[678.52 --> 684.22] we'll come back to those in just a moment. But if anyone needs help with math, Emmett is here for +[684.22 --> 691.08] you. We are here to gather and worship our God. And so I'm going to invite you to stand. +[691.82 --> 697.88] God will welcome us into his presence with his greeting. And then following God's greeting, +[698.20 --> 703.56] invite you to turn to those around you in worship and offer them a Merry Christmas if you haven't +[703.56 --> 710.04] and pass the peace of Christ, share God's greeting together. Receive the greeting of our God on this +[710.04 --> 718.36] Christmas morning. Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father, from the Lord Jesus Christ, +[718.48 --> 726.02] Son, and our Savior, through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let's welcome each other to worship. +[733.56 --> 735.58] Amen. +[735.58 --> 765.56] Thank you. +[765.58 --> 776.76] As we light the Christ candle today, we are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas and of who Christ is. The hope, peace, joy, and love everlasting. +[795.58 --> 796.58] Amen. +[796.58 --> 797.58] Amen. +[797.58 --> 798.58] Amen. +[826.58 --> 827.58] +[856.58 --> 857.58] Amen. +[857.58 --> 859.70] and his kingdom shall never end. +[862.90 --> 867.44] How will this be, Mary asked the angel, since I am a virgin? +[868.20 --> 871.24] The angel answered, The Holy Spirit will come on you, +[871.50 --> 874.46] and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. +[874.98 --> 878.24] So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of David. +[878.94 --> 883.06] Even Elizabeth, your relative, is going to have a child in her old age, +[883.06 --> 887.84] and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her six months, +[888.36 --> 890.64] for no word from God will ever fail. +[891.56 --> 893.72] I am the Lord's servant, Mary answered. +[894.00 --> 896.04] May your word to me be fulfilled. +[896.38 --> 897.50] Then the angel left her. +[906.94 --> 909.78] In those days, Caesar Augustus issued a decree +[909.78 --> 912.66] that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. +[913.06 --> 915.28] This was the first census that took place +[915.28 --> 918.28] while Corneus was governor over Sirius, +[918.42 --> 921.46] and everyone went to their own town to register. +[921.86 --> 925.62] So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee +[925.62 --> 928.32] to Judea, to Bethlehem, the town of David, +[929.26 --> 932.22] because he belonged to the house and the line of David. +[932.68 --> 934.22] He went there to register with Mary, +[934.68 --> 937.82] who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. +[937.82 --> 943.66] While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, +[944.10 --> 946.46] and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. +[947.28 --> 950.04] She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger +[950.04 --> 952.62] because there was no guest room available for them. +[953.74 --> 956.08] And there were shepherds living out in the fiers nearby, +[956.62 --> 958.36] keeping watch over their flocks at night. +[959.10 --> 960.84] An angel of the Lord appeared to them, +[961.04 --> 963.24] and the glory of the Lord shone around them, +[963.24 --> 964.36] and they were terrified. +[965.92 --> 967.54] But the angel said to them, +[967.68 --> 968.62] Do not be afraid. +[968.72 --> 971.94] I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. +[972.38 --> 975.46] Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you. +[975.76 --> 977.40] He is the Messiah, the Lord. +[978.00 --> 979.48] This will be a sign to you. +[979.58 --> 981.48] You will find a baby wrapped in clothes, +[981.56 --> 982.28] lying in a manger. +[982.98 --> 985.84] Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host +[985.84 --> 990.66] appeared with the angel praising God and saying, +[990.98 --> 992.58] Glory to God in the highest heaven, +[993.00 --> 997.64] and on earth peace to those whom his favor rests. +[997.64 --> 1012.20] When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, +[1012.86 --> 1016.10] the shepherds said to one another, +[1016.50 --> 1019.70] Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, +[1019.82 --> 1021.50] which the Lord has told us about. +[1021.50 --> 1026.80] So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the baby +[1026.80 --> 1028.32] who was lying in the manger. +[1029.28 --> 1030.50] When they had seen him, +[1030.62 --> 1035.62] they spread the word concerning what had been told to them about this child. +[1036.20 --> 1040.52] And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherd had said to them. +[1041.16 --> 1044.20] But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. +[1044.56 --> 1047.52] The shepherd returned, glorifying and praising God +[1047.52 --> 1050.30] for all the things that they had heard and seen, +[1050.30 --> 1052.82] which were just as they had been told. +[1052.82 --> 1053.22] Thank you. +[1053.22 --> 1053.28] Thank you. +[1080.30 --> 1083.86] Belimi award and humorous. +[1083.86 --> 1086.30] Glorys in Exercix Deo. +[1087.48 --> 1087.88] Gloria. +[1094.38 --> 1096.30] Gloria. +[1096.50 --> 1096.52] In Exercix Deo. +[1097.08 --> 1100.58] In Exercix Deo. +[1105.26 --> 1106.68] Gloria. +[1106.68 --> 1107.26] Coke kin entendu. +[1107.26 --> 1110.28] Angels we have heard are hard. +[1110.28 --> 1115.36] Sweetly singing o'er the plains +[1115.36 --> 1120.08] And the mountains every fly +[1120.08 --> 1124.78] Echoing their joyous wings +[1124.78 --> 1138.88] Gloryer in excelsis Deo +[1138.88 --> 1154.88] Gloria, it shall save Deion +[1154.88 --> 1161.88] Shepherds, why this jubilee? +[1161.88 --> 1166.88] Why your joyous strains prolong? +[1166.88 --> 1170.88] What the blessings I need +[1170.88 --> 1175.88] Which inspire your heavenly songs +[1175.88 --> 1189.88] Gloria, it shall save Deion +[1189.88 --> 1204.88] Gloria, it shall save Deion +[1204.88 --> 1212.88] Come to Bethlehem sing +[1212.88 --> 1217.88] In whose word the angels sing +[1217.88 --> 1221.88] Come adore our melody +[1221.88 --> 1226.88] Christ the Lord, the new King +[1226.88 --> 1227.88] Gloria, it shall save Deion +[1227.88 --> 1240.88] Gloria, it shall save Deion +[1240.88 --> 1242.88] Gloria, it shall save Deion +[1242.88 --> 1246.88] Gloria, it shall save Deion +[1246.88 --> 1256.88] Gloria, it shall save Deion +[1256.88 --> 1261.88] While we go into our next song of Joy to the World +[1261.88 --> 1266.88] We encourage all the kids if they can come up, there's a big bowl full of bells. +[1266.88 --> 1271.88] Please feel free to come up, grab one and bring them as we sing this song together. +[1271.88 --> 1274.88] And then afterwards you can put them back in the bowl. +[1274.88 --> 1276.88] Please feel free to come up, grab one and bring them as we sing this song. +[1276.88 --> 1280.88] Please feel free to come up, grab one and bring them as we sing this song. +[1280.88 --> 1281.88] Wait for me. +[1281.88 --> 1285.88] We come up, we come up. +[1285.88 --> 1290.88] You can put on Your love, you strings in the mouth and put it. +[1290.88 --> 1292.88] Most lyrics are a song. +[1292.88 --> 1297.88] There are many more tricks, you every single arts, you can't give them as we sing this song. +[1297.88 --> 1302.88] Thank you, I have Rock, go over a irritable ingredient에 Damien +[1302.88 --> 1303.88] Amen. +[1332.88 --> 1333.88] Amen. +[1362.88 --> 1364.88] Amen. +[1392.88 --> 1394.88] Amen. +[1422.88 --> 1424.88] Amen. +[1452.88 --> 1454.88] Amen. +[1482.88 --> 1496.88] Joy, unspeakable joy, an overflowing well, no tongue can tell. +[1496.88 --> 1509.88] Joy, unspeakable joy, it rises in my soul, and never lets me go. +[1512.88 --> 1529.88] The bell ringing was great, thank you. +[1529.88 --> 1532.88] You can place them all back in the bowl on the stage, thank you. +[1532.88 --> 1533.88] Thank you. +[1533.88 --> 1534.88] Thank you. +[1534.88 --> 1536.88] Thank you. +[1536.88 --> 1537.88] Thank you. +[1537.88 --> 1539.88] Thank you. +[1539.88 --> 1540.88] Thank you. +[1540.88 --> 1541.88] Thank you. +[1541.88 --> 1542.88] Thank you. +[1542.88 --> 1544.88] Thank you. +[1544.88 --> 1545.88] Thank you. +[1545.88 --> 1546.88] Thank you. +[1546.88 --> 1547.88] Thank you. +[1547.88 --> 1548.88] Thank you. +[1548.88 --> 1549.88] Thank you. +[1549.88 --> 1553.88] Oh come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant. +[1553.88 --> 1571.98] O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, +[1571.98 --> 1581.38] O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. +[1581.38 --> 1591.38] Come and behold Him, born the King of angels. +[1591.38 --> 1596.38] O come, let us adore Him. +[1596.38 --> 1601.38] O come, let us adore Him. +[1601.38 --> 1610.38] O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. +[1611.38 --> 1622.38] Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation. +[1622.38 --> 1632.38] Sing, all ye citizens of Bethlehem. +[1632.38 --> 1642.38] Glory to God, all glory in the highest. +[1642.38 --> 1647.38] O come, let us adore Him. +[1647.38 --> 1652.38] O come, let us adore Him. +[1652.38 --> 1664.38] O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. +[1664.38 --> 1674.38] Hey, Lord, we bring Him for this happy morning. +[1674.38 --> 1684.38] Jesus, to Thee be all glory in the highest. +[1684.38 --> 1693.38] Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing. +[1693.38 --> 1703.38] O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him. +[1703.38 --> 1715.38] O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. +[1715.38 --> 1725.38] O come, let us adore Him. +[1725.38 --> 1728.38] Please be seated. +[1728.38 --> 1733.38] O come, let us adore Him. +[1733.38 --> 1739.38] For many people, Christmas is a meaningless, depressing time. +[1739.38 --> 1745.38] Many make excuses why the birth of a Savior makes no difference to them. +[1745.38 --> 1749.38] If we could look into their hearts, what would we see? +[1749.38 --> 1751.38] Would we see heartache and pain? +[1751.38 --> 1760.38] Lonely people, unwilling or unable to let Him take over their lives and their hearts? +[1760.38 --> 1769.38] If we look hard enough, maybe we can see something of ourselves, the way we were or are still. +[1769.38 --> 1771.38] What is that to me? +[1771.38 --> 1776.38] A child was born on Christmas Day, but what is that to me? +[1776.38 --> 1780.38] For I have many troubles and cares and bills to pay, you see. +[1780.38 --> 1788.38] A Savior was born on Christmas Day to set His people free, but I am bound by worries and fears. +[1788.38 --> 1790.38] So what is that to me? +[1790.38 --> 1795.38] The Son of God was born to die, but what is that to me? +[1795.38 --> 1797.38] So many children were born to die. +[1797.38 --> 1799.38] How many must there be? +[1799.38 --> 1805.38] A king was born that night, they say, to worship on bended knee. +[1805.38 --> 1809.38] But I still have to live this life, so what is that to me? +[1809.38 --> 1813.38] Jesus Christ, the Savior, was born. +[1813.38 --> 1815.38] They say He holds the key. +[1815.38 --> 1818.38] But my heavy heart is locked inside. +[1818.38 --> 1820.38] So what is that to me? +[1820.38 --> 1828.38] The Lord of creation was born that day, born to die for me. +[1828.38 --> 1832.38] So I could live and die in peace. +[1832.38 --> 1835.38] He's everything to me. +[1835.38 --> 1836.38] He's everything to me. +[1836.38 --> 1845.38] Jesus Christ, the Savior, is being awakened in peace. +[1845.38 --> 1852.38] You can focus on Him myself. +[1852.38 --> 1858.38] During thiscrossing on redes landlords, Julian Reyn Johansson, +[1858.38 --> 1880.06] What child is this who reigns to rest +[1880.06 --> 1886.00] On Mary's lap is sleeping +[1886.00 --> 1893.00] Whom angels weep with anthems sweet +[1893.64 --> 1899.58] While shepherds watch our King +[1899.58 --> 1907.12] This, this is Christ the King +[1907.12 --> 1914.00] Whom shepherds guard and angels sing +[1914.00 --> 1920.00] Haste, haste to bring in love +[1920.58 --> 1927.00] The faithful Son of Mary +[1927.00 --> 1937.00] My life, He begins, our sweetest state +[1937.00 --> 1943.00] Where ox and ass are feeding +[1943.00 --> 1950.00] The Christian fear for sinners here +[1950.00 --> 1957.00] The silent word is pleading +[1957.00 --> 1964.00] The Christian fear for sinners here +[1964.00 --> 1971.00] The cross be born for me for you +[1971.00 --> 1977.00] Hail, hail, the word may flesh +[1977.00 --> 1983.00] The babe, the Son of Mary +[1983.00 --> 1994.00] So bring Him in, says golden bird +[1994.00 --> 2000.00] Come peasant King to own Him +[2000.00 --> 2006.00] The King of kings salvation +[2006.00 --> 2012.00] Reeds the loving hearts in progeny +[2012.00 --> 2017.00] Praise, praise, a song on high +[2017.00 --> 2027.00] The virgin sings the lullaby +[2027.00 --> 2034.00] Joy, joy, Lord Christ is born +[2034.00 --> 2040.00] The babe, the Son of Mary +[2040.00 --> 2047.00] This, this is Christ the King +[2047.00 --> 2054.00] Whom shepherds guard and angels sing +[2054.00 --> 2061.00] Haste, haste to bring in love +[2061.00 --> 2068.00] The babe, the Son of Mary +[2068.00 --> 2080.00] The ihmalfrey +[2080.00 --> 2097.20] unto us a child is born a child is born praise the lord a precious gift a tender babe +[2097.20 --> 2104.44] nations for generations will praise his name but who is he what child is born why praise the name +[2104.44 --> 2112.00] of christ the lord what lord is this what power has he why do magi bend their knee glory glory in the +[2112.00 --> 2119.16] sky as angels sing to god on high for this is jesus christ the son from father spirit three in one +[2119.16 --> 2127.78] unto us a child is born the son of god praise the lord descending once to earth our home the lord of +[2127.78 --> 2134.40] all has left his throne he took on flesh a humble state and lived a life without mistake he +[2134.40 --> 2138.24] lived our pain cried our sorrow died a cruel death for a tomorrow +[2138.24 --> 2149.98] unto us a savior was born he died for me he died for you descending once to hell in place of wicked +[2149.98 --> 2158.38] sinners a hell-bound race ascending then in victory a great thing done once for all history +[2158.38 --> 2168.26] conquering the sin sting of death this babe held by one he'd given breath into us new life is born +[2168.26 --> 2178.58] christ in me christ in you leaving us his peace and joy hope of glory from a baby boy descending once +[2178.58 --> 2186.82] more christ shall come to raise his people in mercy and love a righteous judgment fulfilled by a babe +[2186.82 --> 2195.24] born this morn on christmas day please stand and join us in song with he who is mighty +[2195.24 --> 2217.24] oh the mercy our god has shown to those who sit in death's shadow the sun on high pierced the night born with the comb +[2217.24 --> 2227.24] the cornerstone +[2227.24 --> 2229.24] the sun on high pierced the night born with the cornerstone +[2229.24 --> 2237.24] unto us a son is given unto us a child is born +[2237.24 --> 2257.24] he who is mighty has done a great thing taken on flesh and conquered death's sting shatter the darkness and lifted our shame holy is his name +[2257.24 --> 2271.24] oh the freedom our savior one +[2271.24 --> 2275.24] the hope of sin has been broken +[2275.24 --> 2279.24] once a slave now i praise +[2279.24 --> 2282.84] when he who is high +[2282.84 --> 2283.96] iійсьedes� pol Brendan +[2283.96 --> 2288.72] o護 church +[2288.72 --> 2293.24] nade +[2293.24 --> 2299.24] o +[2299.24 --> 2301.24] o +[2301.24 --> 2303.24] Oh +[2331.24 --> 2333.24] Oh +[2345.24 --> 2347.24] God +[2347.24 --> 2349.24] Oh +[2349.24 --> 2351.24] Oh +[2351.24 --> 2353.24] Oh +[2361.24 --> 2363.24] Taken on flesh +[2363.24 --> 2365.24] Comfort testing +[2365.24 --> 2367.24] Shattered the darkness +[2367.24 --> 2369.24] And lifted our shame +[2369.24 --> 2371.24] Holy +[2371.24 --> 2373.24] Is his name +[2373.24 --> 2375.24] Holy +[2375.24 --> 2379.24] Is his name +[2379.24 --> 2381.24] Holy +[2381.24 --> 2383.24] Is his name +[2385.24 --> 2387.24] Holy +[2387.24 --> 2389.24] is his name +[2397.24 --> 2399.24] Amen +[2399.24 --> 2401.24] Holy +[2401.24 --> 2401.70] Holy +[2401.70 --> 2426.92] Joyful, joyful, we adore you, God of glory, Lord of love. +[2426.92 --> 2434.66] Hearts unfold like clouds before you, both lean to the sun above. +[2434.98 --> 2442.20] Note the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the dark of doubt away. +[2442.74 --> 2450.92] Giver of eternal commandments, fill us with the light of grace. +[2450.92 --> 2455.76] You are the one who saves. +[2456.10 --> 2459.56] You are the one who saves. +[2459.98 --> 2466.74] You are the one who's hands lift us from the grave. +[2466.74 --> 2474.72] You are the light of life, the everlasting day. +[2475.04 --> 2480.74] You are the one who takes all our sins away. +[2480.74 --> 2490.74] You are giving and forgiving, ever-blessing, ever-blessed. +[2490.74 --> 2498.42] Fountain of the joy of living, ocean-lessed of happiness. +[2498.42 --> 2504.42] You are the one who saves. +[2504.42 --> 2507.42] You are the one who saves. +[2507.42 --> 2514.42] You are the one who takes with us from the grave. +[2514.42 --> 2522.42] You are the one who saves. +[2522.42 --> 2528.06] You are the one who takes all our sin away. +[2528.06 --> 2539.82] Joyful, joyful, we adore you, God of glory, Lord of love. +[2539.82 --> 2548.82] Our sun full of clouds before you, open to the sun above. +[2548.82 --> 2553.82] I invite you to see it. +[2566.82 --> 2572.82] Merry Christmas. How fitting that today, the day we celebrate God's awesome gift to us, +[2572.82 --> 2578.82] we are able to be a blessing to others and have a collection for the Benevolence Fund. +[2578.82 --> 2582.82] The money from this fund is used to help those in need, +[2582.82 --> 2588.82] whether they are members of this congregation or others who have come to us from the community. +[2589.82 --> 2592.82] The needs vary and are evaluated by the deacons. +[2592.82 --> 2600.82] It is our privilege through your generosity to be Christ's hands and feet to their need +[2600.82 --> 2603.82] and be a blessing to them. 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And I think sometimes this can give us maybe a feeling of whiplash. +[2892.26 --> 2904.52] On the one hand, we want to be so very excited all the time, but life can be hard. And we +[2904.52 --> 2909.76] want to remember this week people who have recently lost loved ones. We want to remember +[2909.76 --> 2916.34] the Hummelman family as Anne passed away. We want to remember Greta Visser and her family +[2916.34 --> 2924.96] as Cy also has passed this last week. We want to remember Tanya Smith and Samara Isinga as +[2924.96 --> 2933.10] their grandmother. Judy also passed away recently in Ontario. These are just three families, +[2933.10 --> 2944.92] Lord. And we know everyone here grieves loss. And this season can be really, really hard. +[2945.60 --> 2951.62] So for all those people who are grieving, Father, will you grant a full measure of encouragement, +[2952.96 --> 2961.12] connectedness, and community. We want to remember, too, the underemployed or unemployed people in +[2961.12 --> 2969.46] our midst. And we want to remember those people who are really struggling because of inflation. +[2970.52 --> 2979.54] These are conditions that aren't visible easily. So give all of us eyes to see and ears to hear +[2979.54 --> 2993.22] the need around us. And in the world today, we know there is raging conflicts all around us. +[2993.56 --> 3002.10] And we ask in this season of remembering the Incarnation, Lord, that peace may prevail. +[3002.10 --> 3009.20] And I know it is easy looking at how we people behave to scoff at the idea that there may be peace. +[3011.40 --> 3020.22] But it is possible. So we ask that leaders of the world may acknowledge you and yield to you. +[3020.22 --> 3031.50] And again, Lord, we ask today for a blessing in all our families as we celebrate you and your birth. +[3032.70 --> 3032.96] Amen. +[3032.96 --> 3033.06] Amen. +[3033.06 --> 3033.08] Amen. +[3033.08 --> 3033.10] Amen. +[3033.10 --> 3033.12] Amen. +[3033.12 --> 3033.16] Amen. +[3033.16 --> 3033.18] Amen. +[3033.18 --> 3033.24] Amen. +[3033.24 --> 3033.26] Amen. +[3033.26 --> 3033.28] Amen. +[3033.28 --> 3033.32] Amen. +[3033.32 --> 3033.36] Amen. +[3050.22 --> 3063.32] Amen. +[3063.32 --> 3063.44] Amen. +[3063.44 --> 3064.16] Amen. +[3064.16 --> 3064.44] Amen. +[3064.44 --> 3065.32] Mad Strengthsen liked it. +[3065.32 --> 3066.62] Amen. +[3066.62 --> 3067.32] Amen. +[3067.32 --> 3068.32] Amen. +[3068.32 --> 3068.48] Amen. +[3068.48 --> 3068.66] Amen. +[3068.66 --> 3069.52] Amen. +[3073.46 --> 3074.34] Amen. +[3074.34 --> 3076.36] Amen. +[3076.36 --> 3077.36] Amen. +[3077.36 --> 3078.22] Amen. +[3078.22 --> 3079.22] Amen. +[3079.22 --> 3080.20] Amen. +[3080.20 --> 3086.88] peace, hope, joy, and love. We've been looking at the offerings of the world for those things and +[3086.88 --> 3097.28] turning to God's Word to see what He has to fill us and fulfill in us a sense of peace, hope, joy, +[3097.28 --> 3106.08] and an awareness of His love. And so this morning, I would like to pull all of those +[3106.08 --> 3115.22] things together into one offering. Now, as we've done that, we've been able to hold that in parallel +[3115.22 --> 3123.80] to and in contrast to what's commonly offered. What I hope we can see today and then the culmination +[3123.80 --> 3135.60] of all of this is that in the fullest and most real possible sense, Jesus is your peace. Jesus +[3135.60 --> 3147.14] is your hope. Jesus is your joy. And Jesus shows us true love. Now, all of those four truths are packed +[3147.14 --> 3155.54] into the text that I want to share with you this morning. And so I'm going to read from Luke 1. +[3156.72 --> 3165.56] I'm going to read starting at verse 30, just to verse 33, which is a few short verses. It's the +[3165.56 --> 3176.20] angel's response to Mary after Gabriel has said, you will be with child. And so Luke 1 verse 30. +[3177.10 --> 3184.98] But the angel said to her, do not be afraid, Mary. You have found favor with God. You will conceive and +[3184.98 --> 3192.36] give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the +[3192.36 --> 3199.52] Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob's +[3199.52 --> 3205.28] descendants forever. His kingdom will never end. +[3205.28 --> 3216.02] As we dig into this morning, I'm going to provide a little bit of a road map. And so what I hope that +[3216.02 --> 3224.46] you will see, and it should be on the screen behind me, is out of this text, using the words from Gabriel, +[3224.56 --> 3229.80] where it says, he will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him +[3229.80 --> 3235.62] the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob's descendants forever. His kingdom will +[3235.62 --> 3243.10] never end. Using that descriptor, what I hope we will see is the straight line from Jesus is our peace, +[3243.20 --> 3250.82] like I have said, to from his kingdom will never end. And then Jesus is our hope. The Lord will give him +[3250.82 --> 3257.82] the throne of his father David. Jesus is our joy. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High. +[3257.82 --> 3264.18] And Jesus shows us true love. He will reign over Jacob's descendants forever. +[3265.14 --> 3270.48] Now you can hold that in your head. You can see it there. We will come back and we'll tie all that together +[3270.48 --> 3279.80] at the end. Before we dig into it, though, I suspect that some of you sitting here this morning are already +[3279.80 --> 3282.06] wondering, well, why does it matter? +[3282.06 --> 3291.08] Right? Why does it matter to me? You might say. Because you might sit there and you think, you know, +[3291.18 --> 3299.24] if Jesus is a source of peace for you, great. Some of you are thinking, or some of you know people +[3299.24 --> 3304.94] who think or have said something like, you know, it's great that Jesus is a source of hope for you. +[3304.94 --> 3312.96] He's just not that for me. Sometimes you might hear people say, yeah, sure, Jesus shows us love and he +[3312.96 --> 3319.56] shows us how to be good people. But so does Gandhi. So does Buddha. Right? I don't need Jesus to do that. +[3319.68 --> 3327.84] I don't need any sort of religious person. I can just do it myself. And if that's you this morning, +[3327.84 --> 3335.62] if that's how you think, or if that's what you have said in your heart, first, I just want to say +[3335.62 --> 3343.52] thank you. Thank you for being here. Thank you for coming and being part of this. I'm sure it's because +[3343.52 --> 3348.48] you're trying to make mom happy or because grandma has said, please come to church with us. +[3349.52 --> 3354.22] Or it's because it's Christmas. And if you're going to go to church once a year, it might as well be on +[3354.22 --> 3360.64] Christmas because it's bound to be happy on Christmas. And so thank you for coming. And I +[3360.64 --> 3366.94] really mean that. And I hope you hear that. Thank you for being here. And even if you've never said +[3366.94 --> 3374.16] that, we all know people who have, or we all know people who will. And so maybe this is part of a +[3374.16 --> 3379.04] conversation that you're going to have later today when you sit around that big feast of a table, +[3379.04 --> 3385.36] or when you have conversations with friends and family in the week, or when you go back to university +[3385.36 --> 3391.12] and college and your friends say, what did you do on Christmas? And you say, I went to church. +[3391.30 --> 3401.92] And they go, why on earth would you do that? Now, to make my job even harder, I need you to hear what +[3401.92 --> 3410.00] I said. Because I didn't say that Jesus was a source of peace or a source of hope. I didn't say that +[3410.00 --> 3419.04] Jesus was a source of joy or an example of love among many others out there. What I said was, +[3420.16 --> 3431.82] Jesus is peace. He is hope. He is joy. He is the expression of love taken on flesh. He's +[3431.82 --> 3440.78] not just the ultimate example in a hierarchy of being. He is being itself. Jesus is your peace. +[3441.56 --> 3451.80] Jesus is your hope. Jesus is your joy. And Jesus is your true love. In fact, that's why God sent +[3451.80 --> 3459.16] angels to proclaim him. That's why Gabriel appeared before Mary and told her this great news that he +[3459.16 --> 3464.80] will be great and will be called son of the most high. The Lord God will give him the throne of his +[3464.80 --> 3471.52] father, David, and he will reign over Jacob's descendants forever. His kingdom will never end. +[3472.60 --> 3479.12] That's why angels proclaim his birth to the shepherds that fate filled glorious night. We already +[3479.12 --> 3484.88] heard it, right? There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks +[3484.88 --> 3490.74] at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them and they +[3490.74 --> 3498.60] were terrified. But the angel said to them, do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great +[3498.60 --> 3506.02] joy for all the people. Today in the town of David, a savior has been born to you. He is the Messiah, +[3506.36 --> 3512.26] the Lord. This will be a sign to you. You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. +[3512.26 --> 3517.82] And then this image, suddenly a great company of heavenly hosts appeared with the angel praising +[3517.82 --> 3526.40] God and saying, glory to God in the highest heaven and on earth, peace to those on whom his favor rests. +[3526.72 --> 3534.36] This is amazing. And angels came to proclaim him because nothing like this had ever happened before. +[3534.36 --> 3544.36] Nothing like this was even fathomable before. God came down and took on flesh. +[3546.00 --> 3553.94] Now, don't get me wrong, right? Greek religious traditions, Roman religious ideas, Canaanite, +[3554.06 --> 3560.12] Egyptian, Babylonian religions all have stories of a God coming down to earth. +[3560.12 --> 3567.22] But in those systems and in those stories, those gods are fundamentally different than the God of +[3567.22 --> 3575.08] the Bible, right? In those religions and in those histories and traditions, for them, it's a hierarchy +[3575.08 --> 3581.20] of being, right? Where you're just sort of moving up the ladder, where you have non-living minerals at +[3581.20 --> 3588.16] the bottom and then plants and then animals and then humans and then spiritual beings like angels or +[3588.16 --> 3594.08] fairies and the like and then a God and then probably over them another series of gods. +[3595.12 --> 3602.50] The God of the Bible stands apart from all of that because he is transcendent to all other +[3602.50 --> 3609.34] being. You simply can't climb the ladder high enough to find him. Something else has to happen. +[3609.34 --> 3620.18] He has to come to us. That's Christmas. That's Emmanuel, God with us, right? A baby born in a food +[3620.18 --> 3626.80] trough is the creator of the world. The one from whom, through whom, and for whom all things are +[3626.80 --> 3635.02] created entered into space and time of creation. The infinite became finite. The word that was God and +[3635.02 --> 3646.36] was with God made his dwelling among us. This truth is uniquely Christian. And 300 years after Jesus, +[3647.16 --> 3654.56] the church tried to encapsulate this truth in a creed. So there was a big gathering of church leaders +[3654.56 --> 3661.28] and to make this point, they came together and they shared with the world the Nicene Creed. +[3661.28 --> 3667.58] The Nicene Creed, its first form written in 325 AD, says this, +[3669.08 --> 3675.64] The one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, begotten of the Father before all ages, +[3675.82 --> 3683.94] God from God, light from light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of the same essence +[3683.94 --> 3690.80] as the Father. Now if you hear that, remember the words that we sang earlier, the second verse of, +[3690.80 --> 3694.18] O come all ye faithful, this is the source material for it. +[3696.58 --> 3697.88] Right? The creed continues, +[3698.30 --> 3704.28] Through him, that's Jesus, all things were made for us and for our salvation. He came down from heaven. +[3704.74 --> 3709.56] He became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and was made human. +[3709.56 --> 3719.54] When you say that Jesus is a source, among many others, of peace, or a source, among many others, +[3719.54 --> 3728.62] of hope or joy or love, you are actually coming to Christmas with an incomplete idea of who Jesus is. +[3729.38 --> 3734.68] To be candid, you're coming to Christmas with a pagan idea of who Jesus is. +[3734.68 --> 3742.66] It's closer to a Greek or Roman or Canaanite, Egyptian or Babylonian ideas of how God and gods relate to the world +[3742.66 --> 3746.96] than it is to the Bible. It's not the incarnation of the Bible. +[3747.78 --> 3748.88] Let me illustrate that point. +[3749.68 --> 3753.24] This is an illustration I first came across in the book Center Church. +[3753.24 --> 3766.04] In 1961, Yuri Gagarin was the first man to go into space and orbit Earth. +[3766.74 --> 3772.56] He's a Soviet cosmonaut, and he's piloting a spacecraft called Vostok 1. +[3772.56 --> 3786.04] After his orbit, which took 108 minutes, he came back down to Earth and went to the USSR space station and gave an interview. +[3786.56 --> 3792.32] And because he wanted to affirm the official atheism of the state, +[3793.14 --> 3796.16] he is reported to have said something like, +[3796.16 --> 3802.66] I have been to the heavens, I looked and looked, and I didn't see God anywhere. +[3804.08 --> 3808.54] His idea was he went up to space, to the heavens, and he couldn't find God. +[3809.30 --> 3815.64] Now, perhaps it was tongue-in-cheek, but in the presumption, in that remark, +[3816.34 --> 3821.28] the idea is that God is just higher up in the scale of being, +[3821.28 --> 3825.10] and that if we could go high enough, we might find him. +[3826.26 --> 3831.36] This is the same assumption undergirding the pride of humanity in the story of the Tower of Babel. +[3833.12 --> 3839.00] Now, around the same time as this, C.S. Lewis, who's a Christian author, +[3839.36 --> 3841.44] he's a literary genius and a philosopher, +[3842.02 --> 3845.44] he's a writer of the Chronicles of Narnia or the Space Trilogy, +[3846.38 --> 3849.96] he writes an essay called The Language of Religion. +[3849.96 --> 3856.40] And in that essay, Lewis says that if there is a God, +[3856.88 --> 3862.18] we don't relate to him like people on the first floor of a building +[3862.18 --> 3865.06] relate to people on the second floor of the building, +[3865.06 --> 3866.96] or even on the roof, if we can get high enough. +[3868.02 --> 3871.50] That's what Uri Gagarin was doing when he said, +[3871.62 --> 3873.60] I've been to heaven and I didn't see God there. +[3873.60 --> 3881.36] Instead, Lewis says, we relate to God the way Hamlet relates to Shakespeare. +[3882.60 --> 3884.50] Now, for those of you who don't remember, +[3884.98 --> 3889.00] Hamlet is a play written around 1600 by Shakespeare. +[3890.06 --> 3892.94] And what does Hamlet know of Shakespeare? +[3892.94 --> 3897.38] Nothing. +[3898.76 --> 3902.16] The only way Hamlet can know anything about Shakespeare, +[3903.94 --> 3908.16] because Shakespeare completely transcends the world of Hamlet, +[3908.38 --> 3911.26] the only way Hamlet can know anything about Shakespeare, +[3911.40 --> 3913.46] because Shakespeare is above and outside of it, +[3913.52 --> 3917.56] no amount of climbing into space for Hamlet will find Shakespeare, +[3917.56 --> 3920.40] the only way Hamlet can know anything about him +[3920.40 --> 3923.48] is if Shakespeare writes himself into the play +[3923.48 --> 3925.48] and reveals himself to Hamlet. +[3929.48 --> 3931.16] In the early 20th century, +[3932.16 --> 3935.40] there's an English author by the name of Dorothy Sayers. +[3936.38 --> 3939.94] She is one of the first women to go to Oxford University. +[3940.76 --> 3943.56] She is a writer of mystery stories, +[3943.56 --> 3949.38] and she writes a series of novels about a man named Lord Peter Whimsey. +[3950.04 --> 3952.72] Lord Peter Whimsey in the novels is an aristocrat, +[3953.30 --> 3955.74] a sleuth, and a lonely man. +[3957.22 --> 3960.68] At some point in the series of novels that she has written, +[3961.16 --> 3963.16] a new character appears in the story, +[3963.76 --> 3966.00] and her name is Harriet Vane, +[3966.40 --> 3969.12] and she is described in the novels +[3969.12 --> 3972.74] as one of the first women to attend Oxford University, +[3972.74 --> 3975.50] and as a writer of mystery novels. +[3977.02 --> 3979.20] Eventually, Harriet and Peter meet, +[3979.34 --> 3981.14] they fall in love, and they marry. +[3982.60 --> 3983.38] You see what happened? +[3983.52 --> 3986.58] Dorothy Sayers looked at the world she had created, +[3987.02 --> 3989.60] the world that she had fallen in love with, +[3989.64 --> 3991.32] at the characters that she had created +[3991.32 --> 3993.00] and fallen in love with, +[3993.00 --> 3995.64] and she wrote herself into that story +[3995.64 --> 3996.96] in order to save him, +[3997.82 --> 3999.02] in order to let him know +[3999.02 --> 4001.54] the kind of love that she had for him. +[4002.74 --> 4004.56] That's what happens in the incarnation. +[4005.96 --> 4008.46] God looks at the world he created, +[4008.88 --> 4010.46] and yet had rejected him, +[4010.96 --> 4013.64] and because of his great love for us, +[4013.78 --> 4015.82] he writes himself into the story. +[4016.80 --> 4018.20] We can know God +[4018.20 --> 4020.64] because he reveals himself to us +[4020.64 --> 4022.20] at Christmas in the incarnation. +[4022.56 --> 4023.44] We can know God +[4023.44 --> 4025.48] because he has revealed himself to us +[4025.48 --> 4026.48] in his word. +[4026.48 --> 4027.70] We can know him +[4027.70 --> 4029.62] because he came down to earth +[4029.62 --> 4031.02] to be known. +[4033.88 --> 4034.54] And so, +[4034.86 --> 4037.58] to know something of this God, +[4038.14 --> 4041.16] to know something of this word, +[4041.54 --> 4043.50] of this son who was born, +[4043.66 --> 4046.66] let's quickly do a survey. +[4047.42 --> 4049.74] Paul writes in Colossians. +[4049.74 --> 4051.12] He says, +[4051.66 --> 4053.06] the son is the image +[4053.06 --> 4054.40] of the invisible God, +[4054.50 --> 4056.60] the firstborn over all creation. +[4057.00 --> 4058.28] The son, Jesus, +[4058.48 --> 4060.10] is how we see God. +[4060.96 --> 4062.26] You've heard me say before +[4062.26 --> 4063.10] that in Jesus, +[4063.32 --> 4064.40] God gets a face. +[4065.82 --> 4067.04] For in him, +[4067.16 --> 4068.56] all things were created, +[4068.72 --> 4069.98] things in heaven and on earth, +[4070.12 --> 4071.18] visible and invisible, +[4071.66 --> 4073.02] whether thrones or powers +[4073.02 --> 4074.36] or rulers or authorities. +[4074.96 --> 4076.52] All things have been created +[4076.52 --> 4078.00] through him and for him. +[4078.00 --> 4079.72] He is before all things +[4079.72 --> 4080.60] and in him, +[4080.92 --> 4082.64] all things hold together. +[4082.92 --> 4083.78] Again, hear this. +[4083.88 --> 4085.30] That's the transcendence, right? +[4085.42 --> 4086.76] He, in the Godhead, +[4086.86 --> 4089.06] is above and apart from +[4089.06 --> 4090.74] the world that he created. +[4092.56 --> 4092.78] And then, +[4092.92 --> 4093.98] for God was pleased +[4093.98 --> 4095.30] to have all his fullness +[4095.30 --> 4096.30] dwell in him. +[4097.14 --> 4097.72] That is, +[4097.82 --> 4099.28] like the Nicene Creed said, +[4099.38 --> 4100.88] he is true God +[4100.88 --> 4102.16] from true God. +[4102.98 --> 4103.94] And through him, +[4104.06 --> 4105.50] to reconcile to himself +[4105.50 --> 4106.12] all things, +[4106.20 --> 4107.12] whether things on earth +[4107.12 --> 4108.22] or things in heaven +[4108.22 --> 4109.14] by making peace +[4109.14 --> 4110.04] through his blood +[4110.04 --> 4111.56] shed on the cross. +[4112.28 --> 4113.02] And Paul continues, +[4113.84 --> 4114.74] see to it +[4114.74 --> 4116.58] that no one takes you captive +[4116.58 --> 4117.38] through hollow +[4117.38 --> 4118.74] and deceptive philosophy, +[4118.74 --> 4119.70] which depends on +[4119.70 --> 4120.46] the human tradition, +[4120.58 --> 4121.72] on the elemental forces +[4121.72 --> 4122.92] of this world, +[4122.98 --> 4124.94] rather than on Christ. +[4126.24 --> 4126.72] And Paul is saying, +[4126.80 --> 4128.38] don't accept a substitute +[4128.38 --> 4130.28] for peace or hope +[4130.28 --> 4131.64] or joy or love +[4131.64 --> 4133.78] when Jesus is the true and better. +[4133.78 --> 4135.76] don't settle for something +[4135.76 --> 4137.84] imminent and available +[4137.84 --> 4140.38] when the transcendent +[4140.38 --> 4142.32] is now available to you. +[4143.94 --> 4144.76] For in Christ, +[4144.94 --> 4146.58] all the fullness of the deity +[4146.58 --> 4148.96] lives in bodily form. +[4148.96 --> 4149.94] And in Christ, +[4150.20 --> 4151.34] you have been brought +[4151.34 --> 4152.14] to fullness. +[4153.42 --> 4154.42] And in Christ, +[4154.56 --> 4155.36] you have been brought +[4155.36 --> 4155.86] to fullness. +[4156.08 --> 4156.32] That is, +[4156.70 --> 4158.30] only in Jesus +[4158.30 --> 4160.26] do you have life abundant +[4160.26 --> 4161.74] and life eternal. +[4161.96 --> 4163.22] And let me say really clearly, +[4163.58 --> 4164.60] abundant and eternal +[4164.60 --> 4165.68] are not just +[4165.68 --> 4167.54] quantitative realities. +[4167.54 --> 4168.34] It's not just that +[4168.34 --> 4169.76] you're going to live forever, +[4170.14 --> 4172.14] though that is true in God. +[4172.20 --> 4173.72] In the fullness of Jesus +[4173.72 --> 4175.32] giving you life, +[4175.78 --> 4177.16] the fullness of Jesus +[4177.16 --> 4178.88] is the fullness of life. +[4179.00 --> 4180.32] And that begins here +[4180.32 --> 4181.06] and now, +[4181.12 --> 4182.34] in this moment, +[4182.34 --> 4183.42] when you see Jesus +[4183.42 --> 4184.90] for who he is. +[4185.98 --> 4187.98] This is what is meant for you +[4187.98 --> 4190.72] because God so loved the world +[4190.72 --> 4191.90] that he wrote himself +[4191.90 --> 4193.70] into the story. +[4194.68 --> 4197.74] He is head over every power +[4197.74 --> 4199.06] and authority. +[4201.12 --> 4202.18] This Christmas, +[4202.94 --> 4204.22] I pray, +[4204.96 --> 4207.36] I pray that you would know +[4207.36 --> 4209.24] the peace of Jesus. +[4209.42 --> 4210.86] A peace that surpasses +[4210.86 --> 4212.28] all understanding. +[4212.48 --> 4213.62] A peace that is about +[4213.62 --> 4214.72] your wholeness, +[4215.08 --> 4216.54] your full humanity, +[4216.54 --> 4218.54] your full image bearing, +[4218.96 --> 4220.20] God glorifying, +[4220.46 --> 4222.06] Jesus worshiping, +[4222.46 --> 4224.52] being bought +[4224.52 --> 4225.52] and brought +[4225.52 --> 4226.70] to the fullness +[4226.70 --> 4228.74] of God life. +[4230.30 --> 4232.02] Whatever you've done +[4232.02 --> 4233.64] doesn't matter +[4233.64 --> 4235.26] because Jesus has done +[4235.26 --> 4236.86] more in his life +[4236.86 --> 4237.84] of obedience +[4237.84 --> 4239.94] and has paid for more +[4239.94 --> 4240.80] in his death +[4240.80 --> 4242.20] on the cross. +[4242.90 --> 4244.18] The Bible says +[4244.18 --> 4245.22] very clearly, +[4245.68 --> 4247.04] for he himself +[4247.04 --> 4249.00] is our peace +[4249.00 --> 4249.86] who has made +[4249.86 --> 4250.56] the two groups +[4250.56 --> 4251.64] one has destroyed +[4251.64 --> 4252.26] the barrier, +[4252.70 --> 4253.62] the dividing wall +[4253.62 --> 4254.16] of hostility. +[4255.22 --> 4257.60] Jesus is your peace. +[4258.64 --> 4259.22] Don't settle +[4259.22 --> 4260.28] for something fleeting. +[4260.74 --> 4261.82] Don't imagine him +[4261.82 --> 4262.88] as something less +[4262.88 --> 4264.70] than what he is. +[4264.86 --> 4265.22] Instead, +[4265.58 --> 4266.70] receive in him, +[4266.86 --> 4267.80] what did Luke say? +[4267.92 --> 4268.50] A kingdom +[4268.50 --> 4270.56] that will never end. +[4270.56 --> 4274.48] this Christmas, +[4274.94 --> 4276.10] I pray +[4276.10 --> 4277.48] that you know +[4277.48 --> 4278.52] the hope +[4278.52 --> 4279.90] of Jesus. +[4281.00 --> 4281.74] A hope +[4281.74 --> 4282.52] that isn't based +[4282.52 --> 4283.30] on the strength +[4283.30 --> 4284.18] of your convictions +[4284.18 --> 4285.54] or some other +[4285.54 --> 4287.22] unsure optimism, +[4287.86 --> 4288.60] but a hope +[4288.60 --> 4289.48] that is fixed +[4289.48 --> 4290.48] and certain +[4290.48 --> 4291.68] because of the promises +[4291.68 --> 4292.20] of God, +[4292.28 --> 4293.54] because of who God is. +[4294.04 --> 4295.20] The Bible calls +[4295.20 --> 4296.18] Jesus Christ +[4296.18 --> 4297.54] our hope +[4297.54 --> 4298.84] in 1 Timothy 1. +[4298.84 --> 4301.78] Jesus is your hope. +[4302.62 --> 4303.44] And so don't settle +[4303.44 --> 4303.96] for something +[4303.96 --> 4305.24] limited to this earth +[4305.24 --> 4306.86] or to your experience +[4306.86 --> 4307.30] of it. +[4307.48 --> 4308.62] Don't imagine him +[4308.62 --> 4309.16] as something +[4309.16 --> 4310.44] less than he is. +[4310.78 --> 4311.20] Instead, +[4311.62 --> 4312.68] receive in him +[4312.68 --> 4313.38] the throne +[4313.38 --> 4314.42] of his father, +[4314.82 --> 4315.16] David, +[4315.58 --> 4316.18] a sure +[4316.18 --> 4318.08] and fixed reality, +[4318.30 --> 4319.90] an everlasting kingdom, +[4320.12 --> 4321.04] the restoration +[4321.04 --> 4322.66] of all things +[4322.66 --> 4323.86] towards which +[4323.86 --> 4324.36] we are heading. +[4325.16 --> 4325.98] That's hope. +[4325.98 --> 4328.76] And this Christmas, +[4328.92 --> 4329.32] I pray +[4329.32 --> 4330.24] that you know +[4330.24 --> 4330.80] the joy +[4330.80 --> 4331.86] of Jesus. +[4333.04 --> 4333.44] A joy +[4333.44 --> 4334.32] that doesn't pretend +[4334.32 --> 4334.96] that everything +[4334.96 --> 4335.80] is happy +[4335.80 --> 4336.94] or good, +[4337.04 --> 4337.98] but a joy +[4337.98 --> 4339.22] that pervades +[4339.22 --> 4340.44] even the darkest +[4340.44 --> 4341.12] night +[4341.12 --> 4342.14] of the soul +[4342.14 --> 4343.02] because joy +[4343.02 --> 4343.94] is the only +[4343.94 --> 4345.42] reasonable response +[4345.42 --> 4346.72] when God himself +[4346.72 --> 4347.66] has come down +[4347.66 --> 4348.36] and death +[4348.36 --> 4348.98] is defeated, +[4349.24 --> 4350.24] when God himself +[4350.24 --> 4350.82] has won +[4350.82 --> 4351.66] the victory. +[4352.06 --> 4353.12] Joy is the only +[4353.12 --> 4354.38] reasonable response +[4354.38 --> 4355.22] when the tomb +[4355.22 --> 4356.40] is empty. +[4358.16 --> 4358.70] And so the Bible +[4358.70 --> 4359.82] says that Christians +[4359.82 --> 4360.58] are people +[4360.58 --> 4360.96] who, +[4361.60 --> 4362.14] even though, +[4362.32 --> 4363.06] 1 Peter 1, +[4363.14 --> 4364.48] even though you do not +[4364.48 --> 4365.72] see Jesus now, +[4366.12 --> 4367.22] you believe in him +[4367.22 --> 4367.94] and are filled +[4367.94 --> 4369.38] with an inexpressible +[4369.38 --> 4371.56] and glorious joy. +[4372.56 --> 4373.82] I love that phrase, +[4373.94 --> 4374.88] inexpressible +[4374.88 --> 4375.94] and glorious. +[4378.60 --> 4381.12] Jesus is your joy. +[4381.12 --> 4382.72] So don't settle +[4382.72 --> 4383.88] for something inadequate +[4383.88 --> 4384.94] and that can't handle +[4384.94 --> 4385.44] the weight +[4385.44 --> 4386.40] of God's glory. +[4386.96 --> 4388.08] Don't imagine him +[4388.08 --> 4388.96] as something less +[4388.96 --> 4390.18] than what he is. +[4390.32 --> 4390.70] Instead, +[4391.46 --> 4393.12] receive him +[4393.12 --> 4394.34] as the son +[4394.34 --> 4395.72] of the most high. +[4396.12 --> 4397.10] Call him great +[4397.10 --> 4398.06] like Gabriel +[4398.06 --> 4399.42] and welcome him +[4399.42 --> 4400.56] as the good news +[4400.56 --> 4401.44] of great joy +[4401.44 --> 4403.14] for all people. +[4404.24 --> 4404.94] This Christmas, +[4405.14 --> 4405.60] I pray, +[4405.60 --> 4409.32] I pray that you +[4409.32 --> 4410.82] know the love +[4410.82 --> 4412.14] of Jesus. +[4413.24 --> 4414.18] A love that isn't +[4414.18 --> 4415.02] self-serving +[4415.02 --> 4416.00] or about personal +[4416.00 --> 4416.42] happiness, +[4416.64 --> 4417.64] but a real love, +[4417.68 --> 4419.22] a true and better love +[4419.22 --> 4420.94] that gives of self +[4420.94 --> 4422.14] because that is +[4422.14 --> 4423.26] the way of God +[4423.26 --> 4424.24] and the fellowship +[4424.24 --> 4425.30] for which we were +[4425.30 --> 4426.40] created to live +[4426.40 --> 4426.98] together. +[4428.08 --> 4429.50] The Bible calls us +[4429.50 --> 4430.52] in Ephesians 5 +[4430.52 --> 4431.72] to follow God's +[4431.72 --> 4432.20] example, +[4432.38 --> 4432.58] therefore, +[4432.58 --> 4434.00] as dearly loved +[4434.00 --> 4434.52] children +[4434.52 --> 4435.86] and to walk +[4435.86 --> 4436.70] in the way +[4436.70 --> 4437.64] of love +[4437.64 --> 4439.06] just as Christ +[4439.06 --> 4439.64] loved us +[4439.64 --> 4440.34] and gave himself +[4440.34 --> 4441.08] up for us +[4441.08 --> 4441.76] as a fragrant +[4441.76 --> 4442.80] offering and +[4442.80 --> 4444.46] sacrifice to God. +[4445.16 --> 4446.70] Jesus loves us +[4446.70 --> 4448.44] and has shown us +[4448.44 --> 4450.38] this true love +[4450.38 --> 4451.20] and so don't settle +[4451.20 --> 4452.04] for something other, +[4452.86 --> 4453.76] something that pales +[4453.76 --> 4454.52] in comparison, +[4454.78 --> 4455.20] something that is +[4455.20 --> 4455.90] just a shadow +[4455.90 --> 4457.40] of the true love +[4457.40 --> 4458.70] of God shown to us. +[4458.80 --> 4459.92] Don't imagine him +[4459.92 --> 4460.84] as something less +[4460.84 --> 4461.74] than he is. +[4461.74 --> 4462.30] Instead, +[4463.10 --> 4464.08] see in him, +[4464.56 --> 4465.80] see that he will +[4465.80 --> 4467.36] reign over Jacob's +[4467.36 --> 4468.76] descendants forever +[4468.76 --> 4470.16] with a, +[4470.64 --> 4471.58] how did we say it +[4471.58 --> 4472.44] at the O Holy Night, +[4472.90 --> 4474.10] with a never stopping, +[4474.32 --> 4475.26] never giving up, +[4475.44 --> 4476.08] unbreaking, +[4476.54 --> 4478.14] always and forever +[4478.14 --> 4479.22] love. +[4481.10 --> 4481.74] The incarnation +[4481.74 --> 4483.16] is the beginning +[4483.16 --> 4484.20] of the good news +[4484.20 --> 4485.22] about Jesus. +[4485.44 --> 4486.22] There is nothing +[4486.22 --> 4487.12] like him +[4487.12 --> 4488.42] in all of creation +[4488.42 --> 4489.12] because he +[4489.12 --> 4490.50] is the uncreated one, +[4490.58 --> 4491.50] the son of God +[4491.50 --> 4492.44] who took on flesh. +[4492.86 --> 4493.84] Nothing like this +[4493.84 --> 4494.74] has ever happened +[4494.74 --> 4496.04] in all of history. +[4496.24 --> 4497.16] No matter how many +[4497.16 --> 4498.04] internet memes +[4498.04 --> 4499.18] tell you that Christians +[4499.18 --> 4500.00] stole Christianity +[4500.00 --> 4500.84] from the pagans, +[4501.18 --> 4501.72] they're wrong. +[4505.72 --> 4506.86] Nothing like this +[4506.86 --> 4507.56] has ever happened. +[4507.98 --> 4509.16] There is no comparison. +[4509.94 --> 4510.96] There is no equal. +[4512.44 --> 4515.24] Jesus is our peace. +[4515.24 --> 4517.58] Jesus is our hope. +[4517.58 --> 4518.98] Jesus is our joy. +[4519.34 --> 4521.26] And Jesus is our love. +[4521.40 --> 4522.42] I pray +[4522.42 --> 4523.32] that you +[4523.32 --> 4524.74] know that +[4524.74 --> 4525.44] too. +[4526.50 --> 4527.72] Merry Christmas +[4527.72 --> 4528.88] and amen. +[4529.68 --> 4530.50] Let's pray together. +[4532.70 --> 4533.76] Lord Jesus, +[4534.32 --> 4535.52] help us +[4535.52 --> 4536.64] to see you +[4536.64 --> 4537.94] most clearly +[4537.94 --> 4538.82] today. +[4538.82 --> 4542.16] you have come +[4542.16 --> 4543.20] down from heaven, +[4543.30 --> 4544.30] the transcendent +[4544.30 --> 4545.72] becoming imminent, +[4546.30 --> 4546.90] the infinite +[4546.90 --> 4548.06] becoming finite. +[4548.32 --> 4548.84] You have +[4548.84 --> 4550.36] written yourself +[4550.36 --> 4552.16] into this story +[4552.16 --> 4552.90] so that we +[4552.90 --> 4554.24] might know you +[4554.24 --> 4555.88] and so that you +[4555.88 --> 4556.80] might save us +[4556.80 --> 4557.52] from ourselves. +[4558.52 --> 4559.52] And so we turn +[4559.52 --> 4559.88] to you, +[4560.02 --> 4560.42] Lord Jesus, +[4560.60 --> 4561.60] as the only +[4561.60 --> 4562.68] true +[4562.68 --> 4564.04] and full +[4564.04 --> 4564.78] better +[4564.78 --> 4565.62] complete +[4565.62 --> 4566.48] source +[4566.48 --> 4567.30] of peace, +[4567.52 --> 4568.70] of wholeness, +[4569.60 --> 4570.12] is the only +[4570.12 --> 4570.92] true and better +[4570.92 --> 4571.38] hope, +[4572.26 --> 4572.94] is the only +[4572.94 --> 4573.50] true and better +[4573.50 --> 4573.94] joy, +[4574.40 --> 4575.04] and is the only +[4575.04 --> 4576.10] true and best +[4576.10 --> 4578.46] expression +[4578.46 --> 4580.00] of love. +[4581.48 --> 4582.66] May we sing +[4582.66 --> 4583.40] your praises +[4583.40 --> 4584.48] this Christmas +[4584.48 --> 4585.36] and may we +[4585.36 --> 4586.20] know you +[4586.20 --> 4587.00] more fully. +[4588.82 --> 4589.38] God, +[4589.44 --> 4589.76] whether we +[4589.76 --> 4590.74] have questions, +[4591.84 --> 4592.38] whether we +[4592.38 --> 4593.46] are in the midst +[4593.46 --> 4594.38] of the dark night, +[4594.50 --> 4595.16] whether we are +[4595.16 --> 4596.44] filled with doubts, +[4596.48 --> 4597.88] I pray that you +[4597.88 --> 4599.00] would meet us +[4599.00 --> 4600.60] today in this +[4600.60 --> 4601.70] space, in this +[4601.70 --> 4602.88] place, right here, +[4603.22 --> 4604.10] right now, come +[4604.10 --> 4605.00] down in the power +[4605.00 --> 4606.22] of your spirit and +[4606.22 --> 4607.34] reveal yourself +[4607.34 --> 4607.88] again. +[4608.28 --> 4609.36] In Jesus' name +[4609.36 --> 4609.90] we pray. +[4610.96 --> 4611.36] Amen. +[4612.58 --> 4612.98] Amen. +[4612.98 --> 4613.08] Amen. +[4621.08 --> 4622.32] Please rise and sing. +[4622.32 --> 4622.88] Amen. +[4622.88 --> 4623.44] Amen. +[4623.44 --> 4623.48] Amen. +[4623.48 --> 4623.88] Amen. +[4623.88 --> 4623.94] Amen. +[4623.94 --> 4624.00] Amen. +[4624.00 --> 4624.44] Amen. +[4624.44 --> 4624.48] Amen. +[4624.48 --> 4625.00] Amen. +[4625.00 --> 4625.48] Amen. +[4625.48 --> 4626.46] Amen. +[4626.64 --> 4631.94] Amen. +[4653.60 --> 4653.66] Amen. +[4653.66 --> 4654.38] Amen. +[4654.38 --> 4654.94] Amen. +[4654.94 --> 4655.70] Amen. +[4655.70 --> 4669.70] shame of scandal came the savior of the human race +[4669.70 --> 4683.70] shepherds listen as the angels tell +[4685.70 --> 4699.70] king of heaven now a friend of sinners humble servant in the father's hands +[4699.70 --> 4709.70] filled with power and the holy spirit filled with mercy for the broken hands +[4709.70 --> 4715.70] yes he walked my road and he felt my pain +[4715.70 --> 4721.70] joys and sorrows that i know so well +[4721.70 --> 4735.70] is +[4735.70 --> 4745.70] through the kisses of a friend's betrayal he was lifted on a cruel cross +[4745.70 --> 4751.70] he was punished for a world's transgressions +[4751.70 --> 4757.70] he was suffering to save the lost +[4757.70 --> 4763.70] he fights for breath he fights for me +[4763.70 --> 4767.70] losing sinners from the pains of hell +[4767.70 --> 4773.70] and with a shout our souls are free +[4773.70 --> 4775.70] and he was +[4775.70 --> 4777.70] defeated by +[4777.70 --> 4781.70] emmanuel +[4781.70 --> 4785.70] now he's standing in the place of +[4785.70 --> 4787.70] honor +[4787.70 --> 4789.70] crowned with glory of the +[4789.70 --> 4791.70] highest lord +[4791.70 --> 4795.70] he's receding for his own +[4795.70 --> 4797.70] beloved +[4797.70 --> 4799.70] to his father +[4799.70 --> 4803.70] to bring him home +[4803.70 --> 4805.70] and the skies will part +[4805.70 --> 4809.70] as the trumpet sounds +[4809.70 --> 4811.70] hope of heaven +[4811.70 --> 4813.70] or the fear of hell +[4813.70 --> 4815.70] but the pride will run +[4815.70 --> 4819.70] to her father's arms +[4819.70 --> 4841.70] giving glory to +[4841.70 --> 4853.70] emmanuel +[4853.70 --> 4855.70] as you go today +[4855.70 --> 4857.70] and into this week +[4857.70 --> 4859.70] we go with the blessing of god +[4859.70 --> 4861.70] who has come down to us +[4861.70 --> 4863.70] and who goes with us +[4863.70 --> 4865.70] before our service +[4865.70 --> 4867.70] this morning +[4867.70 --> 4869.70] one of the elders who has been in charge +[4869.70 --> 4871.70] of coffee service +[4871.70 --> 4873.70] said we need to do coffee again +[4873.70 --> 4874.70] after church +[4874.70 --> 4875.70] and so if you have the time +[4875.70 --> 4876.70] and the capacity +[4876.70 --> 4877.70] please be invited +[4877.70 --> 4878.70] to stick around +[4878.70 --> 4880.70] for coffee and fellowship today +[4880.70 --> 4882.70] which should be +[4882.70 --> 4883.70] assuming everything went right +[4883.70 --> 4884.70] John +[4884.70 --> 4886.70] ready to go for us +[4886.70 --> 4887.70] there +[4887.70 --> 4888.70] let's +[4888.70 --> 4890.70] receive the blessing of our god +[4892.70 --> 4895.70] god has come down to lead you +[4895.70 --> 4898.70] god has come down to protect you +[4898.70 --> 4900.70] god has come down to support you +[4900.70 --> 4902.70] god has come down to befriend you +[4902.70 --> 4904.70] do not be afraid +[4904.70 --> 4906.70] let the blessing of god +[4906.70 --> 4908.70] come upon you this Christmas +[4908.70 --> 4910.70] do not be afraid +[4910.70 --> 4912.70] but go in peace +[4912.70 --> 4913.70] hope +[4913.70 --> 4914.70] joy +[4914.70 --> 4915.70] and love +[4915.70 --> 4916.70] to serve +[4916.70 --> 4917.70] the lord +[4917.70 --> 4918.70] amen +[4928.70 --> 4944.70] sing we the song of emmanuel +[4944.70 --> 4949.70] this the christ who was long foretold +[4949.70 --> 4950.70] love +[4950.70 --> 4951.70] in the shadows of bethlehem +[4951.70 --> 4953.70] promise of dawn +[4953.70 --> 4955.70] now our eyes behold +[4955.70 --> 4956.70] god holds high in a major lake +[4956.70 --> 4957.70] lift your voices and now proclaim +[4957.70 --> 4958.70] great and glorious +[4958.70 --> 4959.70] god has come to us +[4959.70 --> 4962.70] join now with the hosts of heaven +[4962.70 --> 4972.70] come we to welcome emmanuel +[4972.70 --> 4974.70] We will also have +[4974.70 --> 4987.70] Come we to welcome +[4987.70 --> 4989.34] Emmanuel +[4989.34 --> 4991.98] King who came +[4991.98 --> 4993.70] With no crown or throne +[4994.24 --> 4995.82] Help us see +[4995.82 --> 4998.06] Lady invincible +[4998.06 --> 5000.86] Maker of Mary +[5000.86 --> 5003.10] A merry sign +[5003.10 --> 5005.26] Oh what wisdom +[5005.26 --> 5007.44] To save us all +[5007.44 --> 5009.58] Shepherds, sages +[5009.58 --> 5011.64] Be born in fall +[5011.64 --> 5013.88] Grace and majesty +[5013.88 --> 5015.92] What humility +[5015.92 --> 5017.48] Come on +[5017.48 --> 5018.36] Bend with me +[5018.36 --> 5020.56] Adore Him +[5020.56 --> 5032.38] Go spread the news +[5032.38 --> 5034.14] Of Emmanuel +[5034.14 --> 5036.84] Joy and peace +[5036.84 --> 5039.22] For the weary heart +[5039.22 --> 5041.28] Lift up your heads +[5041.28 --> 5043.54] For your King has come +[5043.54 --> 5045.72] Sing for the light +[5045.72 --> 5047.98] Overwhelms the dawn +[5047.98 --> 5055.56] Glory shining for all to see +[5055.56 --> 5059.88] Hope alive let the gospel ring +[5059.88 --> 5062.32] God has made a way +[5062.32 --> 5064.54] He will have a race +[5064.54 --> 5068.14] Tell the world the name is Jesus +[5068.14 --> 5072.88] Glory shining for all to see +[5072.88 --> 5077.10] Hope alive let the gospel ring +[5077.10 --> 5079.50] God has made a way +[5079.50 --> 5081.72] He will have a race +[5081.72 --> 5085.26] Tell the world the name is Jesus +[5085.26 --> 5090.16] Million +[5090.16 --> 5090.68] Glory +[5090.68 --> 5105.98] Gloria +[5105.98 --> 5107.84] Gloria +[5111.84 --> 5113.96] Gloria +[5113.96 --> 5138.76] Oh +[5143.96 --> 5145.96] Oh +[5173.96 --> 5175.96] Oh +[5203.96 --> 5215.88] For this last song we are going to sing a song that is a long-standing tradition in our church and in many +[5215.88 --> 5222.16] churches reformed churches of a dutch background it is going to be in dutch and in english +[5222.16 --> 5227.32] both words will be up there and i encourage you to sing in whatever you enjoy most +[5233.96 --> 5249.96] world +[5251.56 --> 5257.56] getting +[5263.96 --> 5265.96] Oh +[5293.96 --> 5295.96] Oh +[5323.96 --> 5325.96] Oh +[5353.96 --> 5355.96] Oh +[5383.96 --> 5385.96] Oh +[5413.96 --> 5415.96] Oh 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