Athens in the Bible

 

CHRISTIAN ISRAELITE CHURCH

Web: www.cichurch.com  Contact: cichurch@cichurch.asn.au 1300 135 299

Outline of Service 14 April 2024

                                     Athens                                     

..for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore Ps 133:3

 

Hymn 123: Inspiration from God

 

The Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:2-4)

Psalms 133 and 134 –Unity and Blessing Bible Readings: –

The Tower of Babel: Genesis 11:1-9

God’s Glory Shall Be Seen by All: Isaiah 60:1-5 Paul at Athens: Acts 17:16-34

Personal Accountability to God: Romans 14:1-13, 19

 

Summary of Readings

§     Athens was a great City in lots of ways, and the heart of many Athenians was also to seek after the Truth

§     From the beginning God had allowed Satan to develop different understandings in people’s minds, but promised that a great light of truth would arise

§     Whilst waiting at Athens Paul visited the Areopagus where many people gathered to discuss ideas and philosophies, and explained to them the Christin Faith

§     In Romans Paul further explained that God gives different understanding to each of us, and our responsibility is to account to God for what He has given us personally, rather than contend with people holding different beliefs

§     People interpret the Bible in different ways – do you believe in the return of Jesus and seek for life for evermore (spiritual or physical) to be attained when He returns?

 

Hymn 81: Seek to Walk in the Day

Message 

Hymn 51: The Spirit of Truth

Doxology

Service Outline Good Friday 2024

 

 

Good Friday Service

9.30 am 29^th March, 2024

 ABANDONED:  Take not Thy Holy Spirit from me

Create in me a clean heart Psalm 51:10, 11

Order of Service:  Precentor Kerrie Gray

1.     Introduction to Good Friday and Welcome to Service

2.    Opening Music – Abandoned. French Horn and Flute

3.    Good Friday Hymn – Behold the Saviour of Mankind

4.    Hymn 91

5.    Lord’s Prayer

6.    Psalm 51 – Responsive Reading

7.    Talk – Thoughts on Good Friday

8.    Hymn 125

9.    Bible Readings: 

Isaiah 53:3-9 –  We … hid our faces from Him

Matthew 27:32-56 -  The Crucifixion

10.                    Hymn 115

11.                    Message

12.                    Hymn 132

13.                    Doxology

Singleton Christian Israelite Church

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Goulburn Street, singleton 2330

A Bible Promise - Peace

Outline of Service 25 February 2024

Peace

My PEACE I give unto you  John 14:27

 

Hymn 91 (Tune 92):  The Rock of Peace     

 

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

 

Psalm 37:34-40 – Wait on The Lord

 

Bible Readings:  –

Peace In The Midst of Turmoil:  Jeremiah 29:1-14

Peace for God’s People:  Isaiah 26:1-4, 12-13, 20-21

Jesus Promises Comfort and Peace:  John 14:22-31

Peace Beyond Understanding:  Phil 4:4-9

 

Summary of Readings

§     Peace can create a separation from things that are happening around us, and enable a feeling of calmness within ourselves

§     God told His people that they could have peace within themselves even though in the world they were in captivity

§     Jesus said He offered a different kind of peace to that offered by the world

§     Paul speaks of God’s Peace being beyond human understanding

§     Jesus asked that His disciples receive peace through the evil being taken out of them rather than they being taken out of the world

§     If we receive God’s Peace within us that will allow us to go through the trials of this world and be preserved wholly – in spirit and soul and body – until the return of Jesus Christ. 

 

Hymn 126 (Tune 125): The Peaceful Lord

 

Message           

 

Hymn 26:  The Sun of Peace     

Doxology

  

Philip

 

Outline of Service 28 January 2024

Philip

Come and See  John 1:46

 Hymn 128: Worship The Lord

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

Psalm 89:1-7   God’s Greatness

 Bible Readings:  –

Carried by The Lord: 1 Kings 18:7-12; 2 Kings 2:1-3, 7-18

Philip the Apostle:  John 1:43-51, 6:5; 12:20-23; 14:5-14

Philip the Evangelist:  Acts 8:4-8, 26-40, 21:8-9

Two other Philips: Luke 3:1 – Tetrarch of Ituraea; Matt 14:1-3

Transmutations:  John 6:16-21; 20:19-23, 26-28 

Summary of Readings

§     We are told Philip was a common name early in the first Millennium CE

§     There are four Philips in the Bible: Philip the apostle of Jesus, Philip the Evangelist, two Philips both sons of King Herod the Great to different mothers

§     Philip the Apostle was a pragmatic practical person – rather than describing Jesus in words he said to Nathanel, Come and see 

§     Philip the Evangelist had a powerful ministry, and on one occasion was transported by the Spirit; about 20 years later he had four daughters all in the faith 

§     We know little about the other Philips, but it would appear they followed their family attitudes – Philip showed no compassion towards John the Baptist when his daughter demanded John’s head! 

§     We would all do well to accept Philip the Apostle’s invitation to Come and see, and the life of Philip the Evangelist sets a good example to follow - a (man) of honest report 

§     Today we can add to our list a hope to be preserved wholly – in spirit and soul and body – until the return of Jesus Christ. 

 Hymn 125: Seek God’s Power

 Message           

Hymn 51:  Developing An Understanding Heart 

Doxology

 

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb

 

Combined Churches Service 31^st 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

Christmas Musical Praise Service 26th November 2023

 

CHRISTIAN ISRAELITE CHURCH SYDNEY

 

We invite you to join us for our

 

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

Saturday 25^th and Sunday 26^th November 2023

 

Jesus said: What Seek Ye? – Follow Me.   (John 1:38, 43)

Sat 7.00 pm:  Outdoor Brass Band Carol Recital

Oxford Square, Darlinghurst - followed by

From 8.15 pm Fellowship in the Church Hall

 

Sun 11.30 am:  Praise Service in the Church

Followed by Lunch in the Hall

At Christmas time we remember:

·         the birth of Jesus as we enjoy the Christmas festivities

·         that Jesus gave Himself as a sacrifice for all at Easter, and then He ascended into Heaven

·         the Bible tells us that Jesus Christ will return to this Earth.

Church Members:

·         hold a hope to be eye-witnesses of His return

·         hold a hope to be kept wholly alive by God in spirit and soul and body without physical death, and to be changed from mortal to immortal beings at that time

·         believe that this hope will be fulfilled as a promise to a remnant of the descendants of Biblical Israel who follow the Law and the Gospel as set out in the Scriptures.

Bible References: John 3:16 & 11:25-26; 1 Corinthians 15:51-53; 1 Thessalonians 5:23

If you would like to know more:

Phone:  1300 135 299    Web: www.cichurch.com  Email: cichurch@cichurch.asn.au 

Sydney Church:  196 Campbell St, Darlinghurst 2010

 

Note re Parking:  Parking is difficult:  Campbell Street is metered all the time, side street is limited parking period Sat night, unlimited on Sunday.  Paid parking is available around the corner at the end of Campbell Street, on the right, at St Margaret’s Car Park, 417-435 Bourke Street, entrance next to Woollies, down driveway, under St Margaret’s Building.  Cost Sat/Sun $2 per hour. But be early.

Evidence of God's Wisdom in New Testament Teachings

 

CHRISTIAN ISRAELITE CHURCH

Web:  www.cichurch.com   Contact: cichurch@cichurch.asn.au  1300 135 299

Outline of Service 22^nd October 2023

Evidence of Wisdom in God’s Instructions:

New Testament Teachings

… singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord. Eph 5:19.

 

Hymn 106:  God’s Greatness and Grace    

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

Psalm 32:1-11   Be Glad in The Lord

 

Bible Readings:  –

Selection of Mentors:  Exodus 18:1-6, 13-24

Jesus’ Teachings: Matthew 5:1-9

Christian Lifestyle:  Ephesians 4:17-32; 5:19-21

Back the Front?   Mark 8:34-38

The Catch 22!   Ephesians 1:7, 2:8-9; Romans 5:20-21, 6:1,15

 

Summary of Readings

·                     Moses picked “Christian People” as leaders as Israel journeyed through the desert and sought to follow strict rules set out by God

·                     The New Testament focusses on developing a relationship with God and our neighbours, as our salvation is a gift and not of works

·                     The Christian lifestyle is about Praise, Prayer and Participation in our Christian Community  - Jesus said we must give up our worldly life to find it!

·                     In the Beatitudes Jesus sets out the requirements of a Christian Lifestyle and we see the evidence of God’s Wisdom in following these Teachings

·                     The Catch 22 is that whilst we do not have to do “works” for our salvation, once “saved”, we will want to do the “works”!

 

 

Hymn 3:  The Mighty Day is at Hand

 

Message           

 

Hymn 79:  The Light of Life        

Doxology