Wednesday, January 21, 2026

The Twofold Sacrifice of Jesus

 

Outline of Service 25th January 2026

Journeying With Jesus:  The Two-Fold Sacrifice

The resurrection, and the life …- John 11:25

 

Hymn 102:  Joy in God’s Presence

 

The Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:2-4)

 

Psalm 16 – Fulness of Joy

 

Bible Readings:

·       Obedience Transcends Sacrifice: 1 Samuel 15:1-31

·       Evil and Sin: Romans 7:21-8:2, 11, 22-3

·       Promised Life: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

·       The Resurrection and The Life: John 11:20-27

 

Summary of Readings

§   Simeon prophesised of the two-fold Mission of Jesus, saying - a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel Luke 2:32

§   Jesus understood God’s Plan for mankind perfectly:  As the Lamb of God, His blood was shed for the sins of the World (Lev 17:11), as foreshadowed in the Old Testament

§   Jesus also gave His body (life) and died, but rose again, thus overcoming Satan’s power over physical death (Acts 2:31)

§   Samuel pointed out to Saul that obedience was better than sacrifice

§   We can be assured of soul salvation in the resurrection through the sacrifice of Jesus, through faith and forgiveness of sins

§   Through Jesus overcoming physical death we are also able to seek to God to remove the evil from within us and to be obedient to His Laws, and overcome physical death (Rom 8:23, John 15:13)

§   As we journey with Jesus Christ we understand more of God’s mercy and grace as we see the mansions promised for when He returns.

 

Hymn 125:  Deliver Us from Evil

Message

Hymn 59:  Promised Glories

 

Doxology