Tuesday, December 26, 2023

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb

 

Combined Churches Service 31st December 2023

Service Outline

Parties and Posses in the Bible:

The Marriage Supper of The Lamb

for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready Rev 19:7

 

Singing With the Terrigal Singers

 

Hymn 136: An Invitation

The Lord’s Prayer  (Luke 11:2-4)                  

Psalm 105:1-7   Give Thanks Unto The Lord

 

Bible Readings: 

God’s Proposal to Israel: Hosea 2:18-23

The Mystery – Christ and the Church: Ephesians 5:15-33

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb: Revelation 19:1-10

 

Summary of Readings

§     God proposed a relationship with Israel, which was to be like a marriage

I will betroth thee unto me: - in righteousness - in judgment - in lovingkindness - in mercies and in faithfulness 

§     Paul likened the relationship between Christ and the Church to a marriage

§     Revelation talks about the Marriage Supper of the Lamb

§     God invites each of us to establish such a relationship with Him, that we may be worthy to be invited to this Supper or great Party

§     The Bible indicates that there will be a group who will enter into this relationship with the Lamb Spiritually, and also a group that will enter Physically

§     As we enter this New Year let us think of the time ahead when a New World will be established, free of evil and sin, in which all will be reconciled to God.

 

Hymn 109: A Waiting Church!

 

Message           

 

Hymn 59:  Universal Restoration       

Doxology