Lessons from David: Preparation

Outline of Service 23^rd December 2018

Lessons from David:  Preparation – 1 Chron 13:3

Hymn 105:  Our Almighty King

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 24:1-10 – The King of Glory

Bible Readings: -                                             

·     The ark of God Returns:  2 Chronicles 13:1-14; 15:1-3

·     Coming Prepared or Not!  Matthew 25:1-13

·     The Promised Messiah:  Luke 1:26-33

Hymn 109:  The King of Truth

·     David often planned and prepared for important events – he was motivated by a feeling in his heart! 

·     When David first wanted to bring the Ark of God “home” he was confronted by God’s Judgment!

·     We need to recognise God’s grace, but also prepare to meet His requirement for righteousness! 

·     The Foolish Virgins had not undertaken adequate preparation for the task they were to carry out

·     As we think of the birth of the Saviour, and see how God had planned the end from the beginning, let us recognise the importance of praising and following God in our lives 

·     If we prepare by offering a sacrifice of righteousness to God, He will give us the gift of life through His Son Jesus Christ.

Hymn 14:  Joyful Tidings

Doxology

Lessons from Dvid: Convinced and Convicted

Outline of Service 9^th December 2018

Lessons from David:  Convinced and Convicted – Psalm 146:5

Hymn 106:  A Place of Peace

The Lord’s Prayer from Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 146:1-10 – An inward commitment

Bible Readings:                                                

·     A Willing Heart:  1 Chronicles 29:1-2, 6-13, 18-20

·     A Changed Heart:  Acts 9:1-18

·     Seeking a Sign:  John 6:25-33

Hymn 23:  Designed for Greatness

·     People can sometimes be convinced that something is right, but not convicted to let that impact on their lives 

·     David was not only convinced about God’s Power and Glory, but was convicted to follow God’s direction in his life

·     The greatness of the World around us can be a sign to convince us that there must be a Great Creator, but does that also convict us to follow the lifestyle He has set out in the Scriptures? 

·     Our inward conviction of His Greatness is itself a sign to each personally that He is Lord of all 

·     Are you setting your mind on things above as you seek to follow Him, and hold the hope to be preserved in spirit and soul and body to be wholly changed when Jesus Christ returns 

Hymn 34:  A Heart to Obey

Doxology