Moses: Humility - Strength Through Obedience

 

Outline of Service 13^th September 2026

Moses:  Humility – Strength Through Obedience

By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. Prov 22:4

 Hymn 106: - His Truth Endures

The Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:2-4)

Psalm 34:1-8 – Magnify the Lord Together

Bible Readings:

·       Moses Selected for His Role: Exodus 4:1-20

·       Moses’s Humility Demonstrated: Numbers 12:1-16

·       Moses’ Achievements Summarised: Acts 7:20-36

·       God’s Promise: 2 Chronicles 7: 11-16, 12:5-8, 12

·       The Humility of Jesus: Philippians 2:1-11

·       Bible References to Humility:  Matthew 18:1-4; Luke 14:7-11; 1 Peter 5:5-6; James 4:6,10; Proverbs 22:4

Summary of Readings

§     Humility includes recognizing God’s greatness, acknowledging our dependence on Him, and valuing others above ourselves

§     Humility and meekness are often complementary – humility being an internal quality, while meekness is more about outward behaviour

§     The KJV Bible describes Moses as being meek, but other translations refer to him as being humble; Jesus was clearly both meek and humble

§     God’s Promise is that if His people humble themselves and pray, He will hear, and answer their prayers

§     We should seek to be humble in heart towards God, and show meekness in our attitude towards others

§     Jesus said the meek shall inherit the earth – their bodies - to be fulfilled at His return, when mortal shall put on immortality. 

 

Hymn 20:  Incline Thine Ear

Message

Hymn 129:  Humility in Action

Doxology

The Bible Story - Summary

 

Outline of Service 30^th August 2026

The Bible Story

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path  Ps 119:105

 Hymn 105: - Sing Praises to God

The Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:2-4)

Psalm 105:1-7 – God’s Wondrous Creation

Bible Readings:

·        Our World: Psalm 104:1-5, 13-24, 31-35

·        The Way to God: Isaiah 58:3-11

·        Stephen’s Story Summary: Acts 7:1-10, 17-23, 29-30, 35-37, 47-53

·        The Gospel Message:  1 Corinthians 15:1-11

·        The Story in Parable: Matthew 13:24-30

Summary of Readings

§     The Bible is our Maker’s User Manual – it tells of creation, the Fall, the challenge to do good, restoration, and redemption

§     The Bible includes the story of mankind from the creation of Adam and Eve to the return of Jesus Christ to this World

§     But the true essence of the Bible is that it also gives us our Maker’s advice on how we should live

§     As well, the Bible sets out a vision for the future, and a hope for our lives – a spiritual life in the resurrection, or preservation of spirit and soul and body if we are preserved alive until His return

§     David Said – Thy word (the Bible) is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path  Ps 119:105

 

Hymn 46:  The Plan

Message

Hymn 26:  Restoration

Doxology

The Bible: Key Messages - The Missing Piece

Outline of Service 23^rd August 2026

The Bible: Key Messages – The Missing Piece

Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost. Luke 15:9

 Hymn 104:  A Most Secure Abode

The Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:2-4)

1 Chronicles 16:7-14:  A Song of Thanksgiving

Bible Readings:

·       The Source of the Problem: Deuteronomy 5:22-30

·       A Call to Follow God’s Way: Isaiah 58:1-14, 59:1-8

·       The Missing Piece: Luke 15:8-10

·       What Lack I Yet:  Matthew 19:16-21

·       Love – fulfilling of the Law: Romans 13:8-14

·       Something More Promised: John 14:15-27

Summary of Readings

§     God gave Israel the 10 Commandments, but recognised that their hearts were not right with Him to be able to keep them

§     Israel endeavoured to follow God in their way, rather than through obedience to His Way

§     Whilst believers followed God in their minds, they lacked obedience in a spirit of love

§     In the New Testament the opportunity was given for people to be reconciled to God through faith – without obedience

§     Jesus promised another Comforter – the missing piece – to bring Power from God to be able to obey His commandments through Love

§     Jesus promised a special hope through obedience – If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death (John 8:51).

 

Hymn 14:  Seeking The Piece

Message

Hymn 51:  The Spirit of Truth

Doxology 

The New Testament Epistles

 

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Outline of Service 19^th July 2026

Understanding The Bible:  New Testament – The Epistles

… be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace  2 Peter 3:14

 Hymn 106:  A Message for All

The Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:2-4)

Psalm  119:129 -136:  Order my steps in Thy Word

Bible Readings:

·        The Lord Shall Arise: Isaiah 60:1-5, 19-22, 61:1-3, 10-11

·        Job’s Old Testament Advice: Job 31:16-22

·        The New from the Old: 1 John 2:1-11

·        Peter’s Message:  2 Peter 3:1-18

Summary of Readings

§     There are 21 Epistles (Letters) in the New Testament

§     13 or 14 were authored by Paul (depending on who wrote Hebrews), and were mostly addressed to Churches that had been established

§     Other Apostles wrote 7 of the Epistles, not addressed to specific people or Churches, and are known as the General Epistles 

§     Paul gave advice and instructions about setting up churches, and living Christian lives, drawing largely on Old Testament references

§     In Paul’s Epistles we see the establishment of the New (Christian) Church explained, but he still recognised a continuing message for Israel

§     The Gospels explain the Teachings of Jesus, whilst the Epistles provide background to living a Christian life whilst awaiting the return of Jesus Christ to this earth.

 

Hymn 123:  Seek God’s Inspiration

Message

Hymn 83:  Truth – A Joy and Surprise

Doxology

Understanding The Bible: Poetic and Wisdom Writings

 

Outline of Service 21^st June 2026

Understanding The Bible:  Poetic and Wisdom Writings

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Luke 12:32

 Hymn 102:  Joy in God’s Presence
The Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:2-4)

Psalm  30:1 -12:  God’s Wisdom in Our Lives

Bible Readings:

·       God’s Wisdom Available to Us: Psalm 119:97-104

·       Philosophy of Life: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, 12:13-14

·       Advice for a Good Life: Proverbs 15:1-9, 23-33

·       Jesus Expounds the Psalms: Luke 24:44-49

·       God’s Power is Greater than Our Abilities: Luke 12:22-32

Summary of Readings

§     The Poetic and Wisdom Books of the Bible give us an insight into how God wants us to live in this world

§     We are told to love God, and our neighbours as ourselves, and to seek to God for wisdom to help us adjust in this life

§     God’s wisdom is different to the world’s wisdom, and often His ways are not appreciated by the world, but we still need to seek to follow them

§     In the Last Days God will bring together a remnant who will live in accordance with His wisdom and be preserved wholly - in spirit, soul and body, ready to meet Jesus Christ when He returns. (1 Thess 5:23)

 

                            Hymn 23: Types and Figures
Message
Hymn 51:  Seek Wisdom to See God

Doxology

The New Covenant With Israel

 

Outline of Service 31^st May 2026

Renewal:  The New Covenant With Israel

Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:  Jeremiah 31:31

 

Hymn 117:  Past, Present and Future

The Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:2-4)

Psalm  44:1 -8:  ..In God We Boast

Bible Readings:

·       The Original Covenant with Israel: Exodus 19:1-9

·       The Covenant Not Kept: Psalm 78:53-64

·       A New Covenant Promised: Jeremiah 31:31-37

·       The Source of Renewed Life: John 6:41-51

·       The Promised New Covenant: Hebrews 8:7-13

Summary of Readings

§     God established a Covenant with Israel as He led them out of slavery in Egypt

§     Israel was not faithful to the Covenant they had made with God, and God said that He would need to establish a New Covenant with them

§     In establishing a New Covenant with Israel, through the Sacrifice of Jesus, God also extended salvation to all people

§     In The Latter Days, prior to Jesus Christ’s return, God will renew the Covenant with a remnant of the descendants of Israel -the 144,000

§     God will regather the remnant to live in the “Promised Land” – through being preserved wholly - in spirit and soul and body. (1 Thess 5:23)

 

Hymn 88:  Israel Awake!

Message

Hymn 47:  The Covenant of Life

Doxology