SUNDAY
“Plot to Kill - Plot to Discredit”
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S WORD: John 11: 45-57
Paraphrase
The religious leaders fearing the magnitude of what Jesus had done in raising Lazarus from the dead considered how all the people coming to faith in Jesus would lead to Rome taking away their position, power and nation.
This led to Caiaphas, the high priest that year, prophesying that it would be better for Jesus to die for the people than for the nation of Israel to perish under the hand of Rome because of all the commotion occurring due to Jesus' miracles.
Not saying this on his own, Caiaphas prophesized that Jesus would die for the entire nation of Israel, including those of Israel who were scattered, to order to unite them. His saying this led to their plotting to take Jesus life from that point on.
Jesus could therefore no longer move at will among the Jews and withdrew to Ephraim near the desert where he and his disciples stayed.
When time came for the Passover and the ceremonial cleansing in Jerusalem they began wondering if Jesus would dare come to the Feast since the religious leaders had given orders to report any sightings of him so they could arrest him.
Principles
Central Idea of the Text (CIT)
Interrogatory (INT)
Answer (ANS)
A. Meaning for 1st Century Readers
I. CIT: John told his 1st Century Readers that when the religious leaders heard that Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead they plotted to kill him. v. 53
II. INT: Why did the religious leaders plot to kill Jesus?
III. ANS: The religious leaders plotted to kill Jesus because they feared:
A. Everyone would believe in Him. v 47-48a
B. Rome would crush their Nation. vv 48b-50
C. Their Nation was becoming disrupted. vv 51-52
D. The Passover would increase His popularity. vv 54-57
B. Meaning for 21st Century Readers
I. CIT: John tells us today that when other religious leaders hear about Jesus they plot to discredit the resurrection. v. 53
II. INT: Why do other religious leaders plot to discredit the resurrection?
III. ANS: Other religious leaders plot to discredit the resurrection because they fear knowledge of it will:
A. Bring everyone to faith in Christ.
B. Crush their positions and power.
C. Disrupt their faith traditions.
D. Increase Jesus’ popularity.
Prayer
LORD, we thank You for the Power of the Resurrection.
We praise You that through the Resurrection Your Son has become known to the world.
LORD, we glorify You that the Resurrection brings people to faith in Your Son.
We praise You for the eyewitness accounts of the Resurrection and to the contrary that neither Rome nor the Jewish leaders ever produced Jesus’ body to disprove he had risen!
LORD, may the Power of the Resurrection be revealed in the lives of believers so that those trying to discredit the Resurrection will always be faced with its power in the world today.
In the name of Jesus our Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
WTTW: OUR CONFESSION
SATURDAY
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
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
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
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
Friday, October 29, 2010
WTTW: OUR CREED
FRIDAY
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED:
APOSTLE’S CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by he Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.
Amen.
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED:
APOSTLE’S CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by he Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.
Amen.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
OUR PRAYER
WTTW: THURSDAY
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR PRAYER:
Look upon us, O Lord,
and let all the darkness of our souls
vanish before the beams of thy brightness.
Fill us with holy love,
and open to us the treasures of thy wisdom.
All our desire is known unto thee,
therefore perfect what thou hast begun,
and what thy Spirit has awakened us to ask in prayer.
We seek thy face,
turn thy face unto us and show us thy glory.
Then shall our longing be satisfied,
and our peace shall be perfect.
In Jesus Name,
(Augustine, 354 - 430)
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR PRAYER:
Look upon us, O Lord,
and let all the darkness of our souls
vanish before the beams of thy brightness.
Fill us with holy love,
and open to us the treasures of thy wisdom.
All our desire is known unto thee,
therefore perfect what thou hast begun,
and what thy Spirit has awakened us to ask in prayer.
We seek thy face,
turn thy face unto us and show us thy glory.
Then shall our longing be satisfied,
and our peace shall be perfect.
In Jesus Name,
(Augustine, 354 - 430)
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
WTTW: HIS BLESSING
WTTW: TUESDAY
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BLESSING (Romans 12:9-17)
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BLESSING (Romans 12:9-17)
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Monday, October 25, 2010
WTTW: HIS BODY & BLOOD
MONDAY
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
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
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4
Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 1 Peter 2:11
“So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.” Acts 24:16
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6
“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
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
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
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
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4
Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 1 Peter 2:11
“So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.” Acts 24:16
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6
“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
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
WTTW: HIS BODY & BLOOD
MONDAY
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
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
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4
Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 1 Peter 2:11
“So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.” Acts 24:16
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6
“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
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
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
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
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4
Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. 1 Peter 2:11
“So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.” Acts 24:16
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Hebrews 11:6
“In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
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
Sunday, October 24, 2010
WTTW: GOD'S WORD
SUNDAY: “Tell & Show”
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S WORD: John 11: 38-45
Paraphrase
Coming to the tomb where Lazarus had been for four days riled up Jesus' anger over death to the point he told them to remove the stone covering the entrance to the tomb.
Martha cautioned Jesus against doing this since her brother’s decomposing body having been in the tomb for four dayS would give off a putrid odor.
Reminding Martha she had been told if she believed he was the resurrection and the life she would see the glory of God, Jesus had the stone removed as he looked up to heaven thanking his Father for always hearing him - thanking Him publically so those present would believe he was the Son of God when they witnessed what was about to happen.
Calling in a loud voice for Lazarus to come out of the tomb, he walked out covered with the burial cloth twisted and turned around his entire face and body prompting Jesus to tell them to remove Lazarus’ burial clothes so he could be set free.
Many of the Jews who had come from Jerusalem to Bethany to mourn with Mary and Martha placed their faith in Jesus upon witnessing this while other Jews responded by telling the Pharisees what had happened. This led to a meeting of the Sanhedrin where the religious leaders expressed fear that as more and more people believed in Jesus they would fall into disfavor with Rome and end up losing their religious status and power.
Principles
Central Idea of the Text (CIT)
Interrogatory (INT)
Answer (ANS)
A. Meaning for 1st Century Readers
I. CIT: John told his 1st Century Readers that because Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead many people believed he was the Son of God – the Messiah. v 45
II. INT: Why did many people believe Jesus was the Son of God?
III. ANS: Many believed Jesus was the Son of God because:
A. He told Martha what he would do. v 40
B. He thanked his Father for what was already done. vv 41-42
C. His friend had been dead four days. vv 38-39
D. His friend walked out of the grave. vv 43-44
B. Meaning for 21st Century Readers
I. CIT: John tells us today that because Jesus was raised from the grave many people believe he is the Son of God – the Christ.
II. INT: Why do many people believe Jesus is the Christ?
III. ANS: Many believe Jesus is the Christ because:
A. He told us what he would do. John 13:33; 14:2-4, 28-31; 16:16-20
B. He thanked his Father for what was already accomplished. John 17:4-5; 19:30
C. He had been dead three days. John 19:42; 20:1
D. He walked out of the grave. John 20:14-29
Prayer
LORD and Giver of Life, we thank you for the witness Jesus left when he walked the earth that he was the Son of God, the Christ in the way he raised Lazarus from the dead.
LORD and Giver of Life, we praise you for the witness the Apostle John gives us of Jesus himself being raised from death by Crucifixion – for telling us what was going to happen, for telling us God’s Will was done, for going to the grave for our sin and for being resurrected from the grave three days later so that we can live.
LORD, we thank You for these witnesses the Apostle John has provided to us so that we are able to see and believe.
LORD, we ask that Your Spirit help us to be prepared as Witnesses to tell those who have questions about who Your Son is and What he has done and the difference this makes in the world and our lives.
In the name of Jesus our Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S WORD: John 11: 38-45
Paraphrase
Coming to the tomb where Lazarus had been for four days riled up Jesus' anger over death to the point he told them to remove the stone covering the entrance to the tomb.
Martha cautioned Jesus against doing this since her brother’s decomposing body having been in the tomb for four dayS would give off a putrid odor.
Reminding Martha she had been told if she believed he was the resurrection and the life she would see the glory of God, Jesus had the stone removed as he looked up to heaven thanking his Father for always hearing him - thanking Him publically so those present would believe he was the Son of God when they witnessed what was about to happen.
Calling in a loud voice for Lazarus to come out of the tomb, he walked out covered with the burial cloth twisted and turned around his entire face and body prompting Jesus to tell them to remove Lazarus’ burial clothes so he could be set free.
Many of the Jews who had come from Jerusalem to Bethany to mourn with Mary and Martha placed their faith in Jesus upon witnessing this while other Jews responded by telling the Pharisees what had happened. This led to a meeting of the Sanhedrin where the religious leaders expressed fear that as more and more people believed in Jesus they would fall into disfavor with Rome and end up losing their religious status and power.
Principles
Central Idea of the Text (CIT)
Interrogatory (INT)
Answer (ANS)
A. Meaning for 1st Century Readers
I. CIT: John told his 1st Century Readers that because Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead many people believed he was the Son of God – the Messiah. v 45
II. INT: Why did many people believe Jesus was the Son of God?
III. ANS: Many believed Jesus was the Son of God because:
A. He told Martha what he would do. v 40
B. He thanked his Father for what was already done. vv 41-42
C. His friend had been dead four days. vv 38-39
D. His friend walked out of the grave. vv 43-44
B. Meaning for 21st Century Readers
I. CIT: John tells us today that because Jesus was raised from the grave many people believe he is the Son of God – the Christ.
II. INT: Why do many people believe Jesus is the Christ?
III. ANS: Many believe Jesus is the Christ because:
A. He told us what he would do. John 13:33; 14:2-4, 28-31; 16:16-20
B. He thanked his Father for what was already accomplished. John 17:4-5; 19:30
C. He had been dead three days. John 19:42; 20:1
D. He walked out of the grave. John 20:14-29
Prayer
LORD and Giver of Life, we thank you for the witness Jesus left when he walked the earth that he was the Son of God, the Christ in the way he raised Lazarus from the dead.
LORD and Giver of Life, we praise you for the witness the Apostle John gives us of Jesus himself being raised from death by Crucifixion – for telling us what was going to happen, for telling us God’s Will was done, for going to the grave for our sin and for being resurrected from the grave three days later so that we can live.
LORD, we thank You for these witnesses the Apostle John has provided to us so that we are able to see and believe.
LORD, we ask that Your Spirit help us to be prepared as Witnesses to tell those who have questions about who Your Son is and What he has done and the difference this makes in the world and our lives.
In the name of Jesus our Lord and Savior,
Amen.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
WTTW: OUR CONFESSION
SATURDAY
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
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
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
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
Friday, October 22, 2010
WTTW: OUR CREED
FRIDAY
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED
NiCENE CREED
We believe in one God,
The Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
The only Son of God,
Eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
He came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
In accordance with the Scriptures;
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED
NiCENE CREED
We believe in one God,
The Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
The only Son of God,
Eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
He came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
In accordance with the Scriptures;
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen
Thursday, October 21, 2010
WTTW: OUR PRAYER
WTTW: THURSDAY
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR PRAYER:
Look upon us, O Lord,
and let all the darkness of our souls
vanish before the beams of thy brightness.
Fill us with holy love,
and open to us the treasures of thy wisdom.
All our desire is known unto thee,
therefore perfect what thou hast begun,
and what thy Spirit has awakened us to ask in prayer.
We seek thy face,
turn thy face unto us and show us thy glory.
Then shall our longing be satisfied,
and our peace shall be perfect.
In Jesus Name,
(Augustine, 354 - 430)
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR PRAYER:
Look upon us, O Lord,
and let all the darkness of our souls
vanish before the beams of thy brightness.
Fill us with holy love,
and open to us the treasures of thy wisdom.
All our desire is known unto thee,
therefore perfect what thou hast begun,
and what thy Spirit has awakened us to ask in prayer.
We seek thy face,
turn thy face unto us and show us thy glory.
Then shall our longing be satisfied,
and our peace shall be perfect.
In Jesus Name,
(Augustine, 354 - 430)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
WTTW: OUR PRAISE
WEDNESDAY
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR PRAISE
It Is Well With My Soul
http://applesaucekids.com/Music/MuHymns/Hymns_I/ItIsWellWithMySoul.mid
1.
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll-
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Refrain
It is well (It is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul.
2.
My sin- O the joy of this glorious thought-
My sin, not in part, but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more:
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
3.
And, Lord, haste the day
when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll:
The trump shall resound
and the Lord shall descend,
"Even so"- it is well with my soul.
Text: Horatio G. Spafford, 1876
Music: Philip P. Bliss1.
Tune: METRIC VILLE DU HAVRE 11.8.11.9.Ref.
This song is Public Domain and Royalty Free, not to be sold
Information provided by: Apple Sauce Kids, Home Page, and full list of Classic Hymns
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR PRAISE
It Is Well With My Soul
http://applesaucekids.com/Music/MuHymns/Hymns_I/ItIsWellWithMySoul.mid
1.
When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll-
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
Refrain
It is well (It is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul.
2.
My sin- O the joy of this glorious thought-
My sin, not in part, but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more:
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
3.
And, Lord, haste the day
when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll:
The trump shall resound
and the Lord shall descend,
"Even so"- it is well with my soul.
Text: Horatio G. Spafford, 1876
Music: Philip P. Bliss1.
Tune: METRIC VILLE DU HAVRE 11.8.11.9.Ref.
This song is Public Domain and Royalty Free, not to be sold
Information provided by: Apple Sauce Kids, Home Page, and full list of Classic Hymns
Monday, October 18, 2010
WTTW: HIS BODY & BLOOD
MONDAY
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
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
Then he said to them all: “if anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8
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
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
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
Then he said to them all: “if anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8
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
Sunday, October 17, 2010
WTTW: GOD'S WORD
SUNDAY
“Disturbing Death & Resurrecting Life”
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S WORD: John 11: 17-37
Paraphrase
By the time Jesus arrived in Bethany he found that Lazarus had been in the tomb four days and that Martha and Mary were being comforted by many Jews who had come the short distance from Jerusalem to their home. Upon hearing that Jesus was coming, Martha ran to meet him saying, “Lord if you had come right after getting the message my brother was ill he wouldn’t have died although I believe that even now God will give you anything you ask.”
When Jesus told her that Lazarus would rise again she told him she believed her brother would rise in the resurrection at the end of times. However, when Jesus asked her if she believed if He was the resurrection and the life and whoever believed in him would live and never die, Martha confessed her faith in Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God who had come into the world.
After her confession, Martha returned home and told Mary that Jesus had arrived and was asking for her at which point Mary quickly went to him and fell at his feet saying, Lord if you had immediately come my brother wouldn’t have died.”
Upon seeing Mary and the Jews who had come to comfort her weeping, Jesus, being emotionally moved through his entire being asked where Lazarus had been buried. When they showed him, He wept. Seeing this, some of the Jews remarked how much Jesus loved Lazarus while others complained that while he had given sight to a man born blind he couldn’t keep his friend from dying.
Principles
Central Idea of the Text (CIT)
Interrogatory (INT)
Answer (ANS)
A. Meaning for 1st Century Readers
I. CIT: John told his 1st Century Readers that Jesus was the Resurrection and the Life.
II. INT: How did Jesus reveal he was the Resurrection and the Life?
III. ANS: Jesus revealed he was the Resurrection and the Life through:
1. Lazarus dying before He arrived. vv 17-21
2. Martha confessing Him Christ. vv 22-27
3. Death disturbing Him deeply. vv 28-37
B. Meaning for 21st Century Readers
I. CIT: John tells us today that Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life.
II. INT: How does Jesus reveal he is the Resurrection and the Life?
III. ANS: Jesus reveals he is the Resurrection and the Life through:
1. His dying on the Cross.
2. Our confessing Him the risen Christ.
3. Our death disturbing Him deeply.
Prayer
LORD, Thank You for Your Son who did not fear the death of others nor his own death on the Cross.
LORD, Glory and honor to You for Martha’s confession of faith in Your Son as the Christ, the Resurrection and the Life and for the power of Your Holy Spirit so that we too can profess our faith in Your Son as the risen Christ.
LORD, Thank You for caring about us, about our death, and for You Son being so disturbed about it that when You sent Him into the world He was obedient to You even unto death on a cross that we may live eternally with You.
LORD we ask that You accept our Thanksgiving and Praise as we lift it up to you today knowing that the gift You have given us is not based on our having done anything to earn it but instead is freely given to all who believe and receive. .
In the name of Jesus our Lord and Savior,
Amen.
“Disturbing Death & Resurrecting Life”
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S WORD: John 11: 17-37
Paraphrase
By the time Jesus arrived in Bethany he found that Lazarus had been in the tomb four days and that Martha and Mary were being comforted by many Jews who had come the short distance from Jerusalem to their home. Upon hearing that Jesus was coming, Martha ran to meet him saying, “Lord if you had come right after getting the message my brother was ill he wouldn’t have died although I believe that even now God will give you anything you ask.”
When Jesus told her that Lazarus would rise again she told him she believed her brother would rise in the resurrection at the end of times. However, when Jesus asked her if she believed if He was the resurrection and the life and whoever believed in him would live and never die, Martha confessed her faith in Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God who had come into the world.
After her confession, Martha returned home and told Mary that Jesus had arrived and was asking for her at which point Mary quickly went to him and fell at his feet saying, Lord if you had immediately come my brother wouldn’t have died.”
Upon seeing Mary and the Jews who had come to comfort her weeping, Jesus, being emotionally moved through his entire being asked where Lazarus had been buried. When they showed him, He wept. Seeing this, some of the Jews remarked how much Jesus loved Lazarus while others complained that while he had given sight to a man born blind he couldn’t keep his friend from dying.
Principles
Central Idea of the Text (CIT)
Interrogatory (INT)
Answer (ANS)
A. Meaning for 1st Century Readers
I. CIT: John told his 1st Century Readers that Jesus was the Resurrection and the Life.
II. INT: How did Jesus reveal he was the Resurrection and the Life?
III. ANS: Jesus revealed he was the Resurrection and the Life through:
1. Lazarus dying before He arrived. vv 17-21
2. Martha confessing Him Christ. vv 22-27
3. Death disturbing Him deeply. vv 28-37
B. Meaning for 21st Century Readers
I. CIT: John tells us today that Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life.
II. INT: How does Jesus reveal he is the Resurrection and the Life?
III. ANS: Jesus reveals he is the Resurrection and the Life through:
1. His dying on the Cross.
2. Our confessing Him the risen Christ.
3. Our death disturbing Him deeply.
Prayer
LORD, Thank You for Your Son who did not fear the death of others nor his own death on the Cross.
LORD, Glory and honor to You for Martha’s confession of faith in Your Son as the Christ, the Resurrection and the Life and for the power of Your Holy Spirit so that we too can profess our faith in Your Son as the risen Christ.
LORD, Thank You for caring about us, about our death, and for You Son being so disturbed about it that when You sent Him into the world He was obedient to You even unto death on a cross that we may live eternally with You.
LORD we ask that You accept our Thanksgiving and Praise as we lift it up to you today knowing that the gift You have given us is not based on our having done anything to earn it but instead is freely given to all who believe and receive. .
In the name of Jesus our Lord and Savior,
Amen.
WTTW: OUR CONFESSION
SATURDAY
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
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
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
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
Saturday, October 16, 2010
WTTW: OUR CREED
FRIDAY
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED:
APOSTLE’S CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by he Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.
Amen.
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED:
APOSTLE’S CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by he Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.
Amen.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
WTTW: OUR PRAYER
Thursday
Our Prayer
Lord, I thank you for the many times you gave me help,
always listening when I called.
In my darkest moments,
when all seemed to be lost,
there you were, at my side.
The Lord always listens and has pity;
the Lord always comes to our help.
Our mourning you change into dancing;
you always clothe us with joy. (Psalm 30)
Amen.
Our Prayer
Lord, I thank you for the many times you gave me help,
always listening when I called.
In my darkest moments,
when all seemed to be lost,
there you were, at my side.
The Lord always listens and has pity;
the Lord always comes to our help.
Our mourning you change into dancing;
you always clothe us with joy. (Psalm 30)
Amen.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
OUR PRAISE
WTTW: WEDNESDAY
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR PRAISE
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
http://applesaucekids.com/Music/MuHymns/Hymns_H/HolyHolyHoly.mp3
1.
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
2.
Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
3.
Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,
though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see,
only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
perfect in power, in love and purity.
4.
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity.
Text: Reginald Heber
Music: John B. Dykes
Tune: NICAEA, Meter: 11 12.12 10
This song is Public Domain and Royalty Free, not to be sold
Information provided by: hymnsite.com andvApple Sauce Kids, Home Page, and
full list of Classic Hymns
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR PRAISE
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
http://applesaucekids.com/Music/MuHymns/Hymns_H/HolyHolyHoly.mp3
1.
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
2.
Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
3.
Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,
though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see,
only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
perfect in power, in love and purity.
4.
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity.
Text: Reginald Heber
Music: John B. Dykes
Tune: NICAEA, Meter: 11 12.12 10
This song is Public Domain and Royalty Free, not to be sold
Information provided by: hymnsite.com andvApple Sauce Kids, Home Page, and
full list of Classic Hymns
Monday, October 11, 2010
HIS BLESSING
WTTW: TUESDAY
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BLESSING
Be at peace among yourselves. And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all. See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. Always rejoice, constantly pray, in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not extinguish the Spirit.
1ST Thessalonians 5:13-19
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BLESSING
Be at peace among yourselves. And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all. See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. Always rejoice, constantly pray, in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not extinguish the Spirit.
1ST Thessalonians 5:13-19
HIS BODY & BLOOD
MONDAY
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
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
Then he said to them all: “if anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8
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
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
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
Then he said to them all: “if anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8
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
Saturday, October 9, 2010
WTTW: OUR CONFESSION
SATURDAY
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
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
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
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
Thursday, October 7, 2010
WTTW: OUR CREED
FRIDAY
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED
NiCENE CREED
We believe in one God,
The Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
The only Son of God,
Eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
He came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
In accordance with the Scriptures;
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR CREED
NiCENE CREED
We believe in one God,
The Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
The only Son of God,
Eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us and for our salvation
He came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary,
and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
He suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
In accordance with the Scriptures;
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come.
Amen
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
WTTW: OUR PRAYER
THURSDAY
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR PRAYER:
Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eterernal life.
In Jesus Name,
Amen.
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR PRAYER:
Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love;
for it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eterernal life.
In Jesus Name,
Amen.
WTTW: OUR PRAISE
WEDNESDAY
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR PRAISE
Rock of Ages
http://applesaucekids.com/Music/MuHymns/Hymns_R/Rock_Of_Ages_CB.mp3
1.
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in Thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy riven side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure;
cleanse me from its guilt and power.
2.
Not the labors of my hands
can fulfill thy law's demands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears forever flow,
all for sin could not atone;
thou must save, and thou alone.
3.
When my pilgrimage I close,
Victor o'er the last of foes,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
and behold Thee on Thy throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in Thee.
Text: Augustus M. Toplady, 1776 Music: Information provided by: Thomas Hastings, 1830 Tune: METRIC TOPLADY 7.7.7.7.7.7. This song is Public Domain and Royalty Free, not to be sold hymnsite.com and Apple Sauce Kids, Home Page, and full list of Classic Hymns
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD;
let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.
OUR PRAISE
Rock of Ages
http://applesaucekids.com/Music/MuHymns/Hymns_R/Rock_Of_Ages_CB.mp3
1.
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in Thee;
let the water and the blood,
from thy riven side which flowed,
be of sin the double cure;
cleanse me from its guilt and power.
2.
Not the labors of my hands
can fulfill thy law's demands;
could my zeal no respite know,
could my tears forever flow,
all for sin could not atone;
thou must save, and thou alone.
3.
When my pilgrimage I close,
Victor o'er the last of foes,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
and behold Thee on Thy throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
let me hide myself in Thee.
Text: Augustus M. Toplady, 1776 Music: Information provided by: Thomas Hastings, 1830 Tune: METRIC TOPLADY 7.7.7.7.7.7. This song is Public Domain and Royalty Free, not to be sold hymnsite.com and Apple Sauce Kids, Home Page, and full list of Classic Hymns
Monday, October 4, 2010
WTTW: GOD'S BLESSING
Tuesday
God's Blessing: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10
We are pressed on every side by troubles, but not crushed and broken. We are perplexed because we don’t know why things happen as they do, but we don’t give up and quit. We are hunted down, but God never abandons us. We get knocked down, but we get up again and keep going. These bodies of ours are constantly facing death just as Jesus did; so it is clear to all it is only the living Christ within [who keeps us safe].
Go with this Assurance. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
God's Blessing: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10
We are pressed on every side by troubles, but not crushed and broken. We are perplexed because we don’t know why things happen as they do, but we don’t give up and quit. We are hunted down, but God never abandons us. We get knocked down, but we get up again and keep going. These bodies of ours are constantly facing death just as Jesus did; so it is clear to all it is only the living Christ within [who keeps us safe].
Go with this Assurance. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
WTTW: GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
MONDAY
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
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
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S BODY & BLOOD
PREPARATION
"Elements"
To participate in the Lord’s Supper you will need a piece of bread & a small cup of juice or wine.
"Heart"
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
WTTW: GOD'S WORD
SUNDAY
“Believe, Follow & Glorify”
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S WORD: John 11: 1-16
Paraphrase
As Lazarus lay sick in Bethany his sisters Mary and Martha sent word of this to Jesus. When their message arrived, although he loved Mary, Martha and Lazarus, Jesus didn’t immediately leave for Bethany telling his disciples that Larazus’ illness wouldn’t end in death and instead would glorify both God and His Son.
Two days later Jesus told his disciples to get ready to leave for Judea. When his disciples reminded him how recently the Jews had tried stoning him for calling them hired hands and wolves, Jesus told them they have nothing to fear when they are walking in the light within God’s will as opposed to walking in the dark out of step with God’s will and purpose.
When Jesus told his disciples that Lazarus was sleeping and he was going to Bethany to wake him up, the disciples took him literally, thinking he meant Lazarus was naturally asleep instead of figuratively asleep as in being dead and so they told Jesus that sleep was good for Lazarus and would restore him to health.
Jesus cleared up the disciple’s confusion by telling them Lazarus was dead dead and that what’s more he was glad he wasn’t present when Lazarus died so that they too would believe He was the Son of God. Thomas told the rest of the disciples they should all follow Jesus to Judea and be ready to meet the fate that awaits him there – death.
Principles
Central Idea of the Text (CIT)
Interrogatory (INT)
Answer (ANS)
A. Meaning for 1st Century Readers
I. CIT: John told his 1st Century Readers that Jesus’ delayed response to Lazarus’ illness would glorify God and His Son.
II. INT: How would Jesus’ delayed response to Lazarus’ illness glorify God and His Son?
III. ANS: Jesus’ delayed response to Lazarus’ illness would glorify God and His Son through the:
1. Sisters’ Belief vv 1-6
2. Son following the Father vv 7-10
3. Disciples’ Belief vv 11-15
4. Disciples following the Son v 16
B. Meaning for 21st Century Readers
I. CIT: John tells his us today that Jesus’ delayed response to a Brother’s illness glorifies God and His Son.
II. INT: How will Jesus’ delayed response to a Brother’s illness glorify God and His Son?
III. ANS: Jesus’ delayed response to a Brother’s illness glorifies God and His Son through the:
1. Family’s Faith
2. Son’s Obedience -> UNTO DEATH
3. Church’s Faith
4. Church’s Obedience
Prayer
Our Father in Heaven, we thank you for your son who followed your will and was obedient unto death, even death on a cross.
We praise you Father for your power, your might, your strength that in overcoming death you can overcome any problem we face in life.
We honor you Father for our belief and our faith and it strengthening and growing as we see you at work in this world and in our life and in the lives of others.
We see your power and might at work in the life of Lazarus years ago - all that was overcome for your son to safely travel back to Judea where they had tried to stone him and his revealing your power in returning days after Lazarus had been ill and had died to speak your words of life to him.
We thank you for being able to obey you, to walk in your will and your ways, as your son has and to know that you are always with us.
Praise be to you Lord for allowing us to see you at work, for not allowing us to think we can control you by having you respond to everything we ask for when we want it but to leave open the door of faith knowing that you act within your will and for your purposes with the assurance that you love us and want what is best for us.
Lord we ask all of this and whatever else is silently on our heart today in the name of your son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
“Believe, Follow & Glorify”
Psalm 95:6
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the LORD our Maker;
GOD'S WORD: John 11: 1-16
Paraphrase
As Lazarus lay sick in Bethany his sisters Mary and Martha sent word of this to Jesus. When their message arrived, although he loved Mary, Martha and Lazarus, Jesus didn’t immediately leave for Bethany telling his disciples that Larazus’ illness wouldn’t end in death and instead would glorify both God and His Son.
Two days later Jesus told his disciples to get ready to leave for Judea. When his disciples reminded him how recently the Jews had tried stoning him for calling them hired hands and wolves, Jesus told them they have nothing to fear when they are walking in the light within God’s will as opposed to walking in the dark out of step with God’s will and purpose.
When Jesus told his disciples that Lazarus was sleeping and he was going to Bethany to wake him up, the disciples took him literally, thinking he meant Lazarus was naturally asleep instead of figuratively asleep as in being dead and so they told Jesus that sleep was good for Lazarus and would restore him to health.
Jesus cleared up the disciple’s confusion by telling them Lazarus was dead dead and that what’s more he was glad he wasn’t present when Lazarus died so that they too would believe He was the Son of God. Thomas told the rest of the disciples they should all follow Jesus to Judea and be ready to meet the fate that awaits him there – death.
Principles
Central Idea of the Text (CIT)
Interrogatory (INT)
Answer (ANS)
A. Meaning for 1st Century Readers
I. CIT: John told his 1st Century Readers that Jesus’ delayed response to Lazarus’ illness would glorify God and His Son.
II. INT: How would Jesus’ delayed response to Lazarus’ illness glorify God and His Son?
III. ANS: Jesus’ delayed response to Lazarus’ illness would glorify God and His Son through the:
1. Sisters’ Belief vv 1-6
2. Son following the Father vv 7-10
3. Disciples’ Belief vv 11-15
4. Disciples following the Son v 16
B. Meaning for 21st Century Readers
I. CIT: John tells his us today that Jesus’ delayed response to a Brother’s illness glorifies God and His Son.
II. INT: How will Jesus’ delayed response to a Brother’s illness glorify God and His Son?
III. ANS: Jesus’ delayed response to a Brother’s illness glorifies God and His Son through the:
1. Family’s Faith
2. Son’s Obedience -> UNTO DEATH
3. Church’s Faith
4. Church’s Obedience
Prayer
Our Father in Heaven, we thank you for your son who followed your will and was obedient unto death, even death on a cross.
We praise you Father for your power, your might, your strength that in overcoming death you can overcome any problem we face in life.
We honor you Father for our belief and our faith and it strengthening and growing as we see you at work in this world and in our life and in the lives of others.
We see your power and might at work in the life of Lazarus years ago - all that was overcome for your son to safely travel back to Judea where they had tried to stone him and his revealing your power in returning days after Lazarus had been ill and had died to speak your words of life to him.
We thank you for being able to obey you, to walk in your will and your ways, as your son has and to know that you are always with us.
Praise be to you Lord for allowing us to see you at work, for not allowing us to think we can control you by having you respond to everything we ask for when we want it but to leave open the door of faith knowing that you act within your will and for your purposes with the assurance that you love us and want what is best for us.
Lord we ask all of this and whatever else is silently on our heart today in the name of your son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
WTTW: OUR CONFESSION
SATURDAY
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
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
Psalm 95:2
Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
OUR CONFESSION
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8-9
TIME FOR SELF EXAMINATION
Create in me a clean heart, O God
and renew a right spirit within me.
Cast me not away from thy presence;
and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation;
and uphold me with thy free spirit. Psalm 51
CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against
You in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.
For the sake of thy Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us;
that we may delight in Your will,
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of thy Name. Amen.
FORGIVENESS
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, has had mercy upon you, has given his only Son to die for you, and for his sake forgives you all your sins. To whoever believes in Jesus Christ, he gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. Amen
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
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