Sydney Service 23rd 2012

Outline of Service 23^rd September 2012

New Testament Names – Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea

Hymn 119 - Tune:  Give Praise to God

The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 9:1-11: - Declare His Doings!

Extract from CI Catechism:

261. Who was Nicodemus?

He was a ruler of the Jews, and came by night to talk with Jesus – John 3:1,4,9; 7:50; 19:39.

273. Who was Joseph of Arimathea?

He was a rich man, who buried Jesus in a new tomb - Matthew 27:57,59; Mark 15:43; Luke 23:50; John 19:38.

Bible Readings:

Nicodemus – a closet Christian:  John 3:1-12; 7:45-53

Joseph – stirred into action:  Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42

A “God” Calling – Exodus 3:1-5, 9-14; 4:1-4, 10-18

Hymn 123:  Personal Inspiration

·       Developing personal faith

·       Leaders to be counted

·       Following, and waiting for our Lord’s return

·       Dedicated wholly – spirit and soul and body

Hymn 34:  Personal Dedication

Doxology

Outline of Service 9^th September 2012

New Testament People – Jewish Sects

Hymn 104 - Tune:  A Refuge beyond Politics

The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 34:1-8: - Seek the Lord

Extract from CI Catechism:

262. Who were the Scribes?

The Scribes were the writers and teachers of the Law.

263. Who were the Pharisees?

They were a sect of the Jews who professed to be very strict, and to know better and do better than any other people - Acts 23:6-9; 26:5.

264. Who were the Sadducees?

They were a sect of the Jews who denied the resurrection - Acts 23:8.

Bible Readings:

An experience with Church politics – John 9:1-41

Paul highlights a difference – Acts 23:1-9

Groups of Believers – Isaiah 44:1-8, 21-24

Hymn 23:  A Personal Hope

·       The Sadducees and Pharisees

·       Religion in a secular society

·       Three types of believers

Hymn 49:  An Inheritance for the Faithful

Doxology