Outline of Service 9^th September 2012

New Testament People – Jewish Sects

Hymn 104 - Tune:  A Refuge beyond Politics

The Lord’s Prayer Luke 11:2-4

Psalm 34:1-8: - Seek the Lord

Extract from CI Catechism:

262. Who were the Scribes?

The Scribes were the writers and teachers of the Law.

263. Who were the Pharisees?

They were a sect of the Jews who professed to be very strict, and to know better and do better than any other people - Acts 23:6-9; 26:5.

264. Who were the Sadducees?

They were a sect of the Jews who denied the resurrection - Acts 23:8.

Bible Readings:

An experience with Church politics – John 9:1-41

Paul highlights a difference – Acts 23:1-9

Groups of Believers – Isaiah 44:1-8, 21-24

Hymn 23:  A Personal Hope

·       The Sadducees and Pharisees

·       Religion in a secular society

·       Three types of believers

Hymn 49:  An Inheritance for the Faithful

Doxology