WORSHIP THRU THE BODY

PREPARATION

To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.

The Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:27-28 says, “Therefore, whoever eats and drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself.

PRAISE

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, God of power and might:
Heaven and Earth are full of you glory. Hosanna,
Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who
comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

LORD’S SUPPER

In the night in which he was betrayed,
our Lord Jesus took bread,
and gave thanks; broke it,
and gave it to his disciples
saying: Take and eat;
this is my body, given for you.
Do this in remembrance of me.

Again, after supper,
He took the cup, gave thanks,
and gave it for all to drink,
saying: This cup is
the new covenant in my blood,
shed for you and for all people
for the forgiveness of sin.
Do this in remembrance of me.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
the power and the glory.
For ever and ever. Amen


COMMUNION SCRIPTURES

We all like sheep, have gone astray, each of us
has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid
on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:6

Just as man is destined to die once, and after
that to face judgment. Hebrews 9:27

For Christ died for sinners once for all, the
righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God.
He was put to death in the body but made alive by
the Spirit. 1 Peter 3:18

He saved us, not because of righteous things
we had done, but because of his mercy. He
saved us through the washing of rebirth and
renewal by the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5

That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is
Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised
him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with
your heart that you believe and are justified, and it
is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.
Romans 10:9-10

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. 1 John 5:13


COMMUNION

The body of Christ, given for you. (take & eat the piece of bread)

The blood of Christ, shed for you. (take & drink the juice or wine)


CLOSING PRAYER

We give you thanks,
almighty God, that you
have refreshed us
through the healing
power of this gift of
life, and we pray that
in your mercy you
would strengthen us,
through this gift,
in faith toward you and in
fervent love toward one
another; for the sake of
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen

WORSHIP THRU THE WORD

“DISPARAGE, DENY, DISTORT”



TEXT JOHN 7: http://www.biblica.com/bible/verse/?q=John7&niv=yes

PARAPHRASE JOHN 7:1-13

After many disciples deserted him for saying he was the bread of life, Jesus sought safety in Galilee because there were many in Judea who wanted him dead. However, with the Feast of Tabernacles being near, Jesus’ brothers, who like those who had left due to their unbelief, tried provoking him into returning to the dangers of Jerusalem by telling him his disciples needed to see him perform more miracles and that anyone who wants to become well known can’t hide out in Galilee but instead needs to publicly appear at the upcoming Feast.

Jesus responds to his brother’s unbelief by telling them how unsafe it is for him to publicly appear in Jerusalem at this time-which was not the case for them-because of how many people there hated him for confronting their need for Him to save them from their sin. However, he also told his brothers he would appear at the Feast when the time was right.

After his brothers had left, Jesus went secretly to the Feast because there were many Jews, who hating him, wanted him dead. Because the people also feared the Jewish leaders the heavy discussion among the crowd about whether Jesus was a good man or trying to deceive the people was done in private.


PRINCIPLES John 7:1-13


I. FIRST CENTURY READERS

A. CIT: John told his first century readers that because of Jesus’ brothers’ unbelief they tried precipitating a crisis between Him and those in Jerusalem who wanted him dead.

B. INTER: How did John tell his first century readers Jesus’ brothers’ tried to precipitate a crisis between Him and those who wanted him dead?

C. ANS: John told his first century readers that Jesus’ brothers’ tried to precipitate a crisis between Him and those who wanted him dead by:

1. Pressuring His timing

2. Pressing His miracles

3. Promoting His fame


II. US TODAY

A. CIT: John tells us that unbelievers today try precipitating a crisis between Jesus Name (Savior) and those who want His Name destroyed.

B. INTER: How does John tell us that unbelievers today try precipitating a crisis between Jesus Name (Savior) and those who want His Name destroyed?

C. ANS: John tells us that unbelievers today try precipitating a crisis between Jesus Name (Savior) and those who want His Name destroyed by:

1. Disparaging His timing

2. Denying His miracles

3. Distorting His fame


PRAYER
Our Father, we praise Your timing!
Our Father, we thank You for Your Son’s Miracles!
Our Father, we praise Your Son’s Name!
Our Father, we thank You for Your Son’s Life!
Our Father, we ask You to forgive our unbelief!
Our Father, we ask You to forgive those in denial!
Our Father, we praise Your Bread!
Our Father, we thank You for Your Feast!
In the Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.


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WORSHIP THRU THE WORD

COLOSSIANS 3:12-17 “CHOSEN, HOLY & LOVED”

I. A CHOSEN COMMUNITY: COLOSSIANS 3:12-17

12Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

II. PARAPHRASE: COLOSSIANS 3:12-17

Because your old self (your sinful nature) has been put to death by Christ in whom you have life, you are now God’s chosen, holy and loved people who must live life according to your new self (who you are in Christ). Your new nature in Christ (not in Sin, not in Adam), changes you into people who are compassionate, kind, humble, gentle and patient; who support each other as you grow in being able to forgive grievances as they arise in the body; who forgive as Christ forgives; and who are bound together in unity through your love for one another.

With the peace of Christ ruling your hearts you are called to live together in the body without conflict. Being transformed by Christ’s word provides you the wisdom necessary to teach and hold one another accountable. Show your gratitude to God by worshipping Him with your voice through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Let everything you say or do to one another be based on Jesus Christ through whom you are able to thank God.


III. PRINCIPLES: COLOSSIANS 3:12-17
A. Colossian Church

1. CIT Paul told the Colossians they were God’s chosen, holy & loved people -v12a

2. INT How were the Colossians God’s chosen, holy and loved people?

3. ANS The Colossians were God’s chosen, holy and loved People because

A. Their Sinful nature had died with Christ allowing them to be:

(1) Compassionate, Kind, Humble, Gentle & Patient - v 12b

(2) Supportive & Forgiving - v 13a

(3) Like Christ - v 13b

(4) United in Love - v 14

B. Their Hearts are being transformed by Christ allowing them to:

(1) Live in Peace not in Conflict - v 15

(2) Teach & Admonish with Wisdom - v 16 a

(3) Speak & Act like Jesus Christ - v 17 a

(4) Worship & Thank God for Christ - vv 16 b, 17 b


B. Church Today

1. CIT Paul tells the Church Today they are God’s chosen, holy & loved people. (I Am Your God, Isa41:4-10) & (Deut. 7:7-8 a)

2. INT How is the Church Today God’s chosen, holy & loved people?

3. ANS The Church Today is God’s chosen, holy & loved people because:

A. Our Sinful nature died with Christ allowing us to be: - (Gal. 3:27)

(1) Compassionate, Kind, Humble, Gentle, & Patient - (Fruit of the Spirit, Gal 5:22-26) & (Phil 2:3-4)

(2) Supportive & Forgiving - (You Must Forgive, Luke 17:1-6) & (Gal. 6:2) & (Eph. 4:32)

(3) Like Christ - (Seek the Things Above, Col 3:1-11)

(4) United in Love - (John 17:23)


B. Our Hearts are being transformed by Christ allowing us to:

(1) Live in Peace not in Conflict - (Serve the Lord, Col 3:18-25)

(2) Teach & Admonish with Wisdom - (1 Thess. 5:14-15)

(3) Speak & Act like Jesus Christ - (You Are My Witnesses, Isa 43:110-13)

(4) Worship & Thank God for Christ

WORSHIP THRU THE WK - THE WORD

TEXT JOHN 6: http://www.biblica.com/bible/verse/?q=John6&niv=yes

“WHO SAYS?”

THE MESSAGE:JOHN 6:60-70

Too Tough to Swallow

60 Many among his disciples heard this and said, "This is tough teaching, too tough to swallow."

61-65 Jesus sensed that his disciples were having a hard time with this and said, "Does this throw you completely? What would happen if you saw the Son of Man ascending to where he came from? The Spirit can make life. Sheer muscle and willpower don't make anything happen. Every word I've spoken to you is a Spirit-word, and so it is life-making. But some of you are resisting, refusing to have any part in this." (Jesus knew from the start that some weren't going to risk themselves with him. He knew also who would betray him.) He went on to say, "This is why I told you earlier that no one is capable of coming to me on his own. You get to me only as a gift from the Father."

66-67 After this a lot of his disciples left. They no longer wanted to be associated with him. Then Jesus gave the Twelve their chance: "Do you also want to leave?"

68-69 Peter replied, "Master, to whom would we go? You have the words of real life, eternal life. We've already committed ourselves, confident that you are the Holy One of God."

70-71 Jesus responded, "Haven't I handpicked you, the Twelve? Still, one of you is a devil!" He was referring to Judas, son of Simon Iscariot. This man—one from the Twelve!—was even then getting ready to betray him


PRINCIPLES John 6:60-70


I. FIRST CENTURY READERS

A. CIT: John told his first century readers that those whoever believes Jesus is the Son of God and accepts his words receives eternal life.

B. INTER: How did John tell his first century readers that whoever believes Jesus is the Son of God and accepts his words receives eternal life?

C. ANS: John told his first century readers that:

1. Jesus said:

a. As the Son of Man they would see him ascend to his Father in heaven.

b. The Spirit gives life.

c. His words were spirit and life.

d. His Father enables people to have faith in him.

2. Others said:

a. Jesus’ words were difficult to believe.

b. They were offended by Jesus’ words.

c. They would not believe that he was the Son of God and receive his words (and so left him).

3. Peter said:

a. There was no other Savior.

b. Jesus had the words of eternal life.

c. The twelve believed he was the Son of God & accepted his words (and so stayed with him).

II. US TODAY

A. CIT: John tells us today that by believing in Jesus as the Son of God and by accepting him as Savior we received eternal life.

B. INTER: How does John tell us today that by believing in Jesus as the Son of God and by accepting him as Savior we receive eternal life?

C. ANS: John tells us today what Jesus, nonbelievers and believers say.

1. Jesus says:

a. As the Son of Man he ascended to his Father in heaven.

b. The Holy Spirit gives life.

c. His words are spirit and life.

d. His Father enables us to have faith in him.

2. Nonbelievers say:

a. They don’t believe what Jesus says.

b. They are offended by his claims (to be the Son of Man, the Son of God, and eternal life).

c. They will not receive him or follow him.

3. Believers say:

a. Jesus is the only Savior there is.

b. Jesus is eternal life.

c. They believe Jesus is who he says and so will receive & follow him.


PRAYER

Our Father, we praise You for Your Son’s ascension to heaven.

Our Father, we thank You for the life Your Holy Spirit gives.

Our Father, we praise You for Your Son’s message of eternal life.

Our Father, we thank You for drawing us to Your Son.

Our Father, we ask You to open the ears of those who do not understand Your Son.

Our Father, we ask You to remove the offense that blinds those to your Son’s claims.

Our Father, we ask You to open the hearts of those who have not received Your Son.

Our Father, we praise You for the only One who can Save us.

Our Father, we thank You for providing eternal life through Your Son.

Our Father we praise You for believing, receiving and following Your Son.

OurFatherm we pray to You In the Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.


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