The Lord Shall Reign Exod 15:18

 

Outline of Christmas Service 28^th November 2021

The LORD Shall Reign  Exodus 15:18

Christmas Carols

The Lord’s Prayer  (Luke 11:2-4)

Psalm 105:1-7 – God’s Wonderful Works

Musical Item

Bible Reading 1:  A Prophet Foretold  Duet 18:15-22

Bible Reading 2: The Promised Return of Elijah  Mal 3:1-3, 4:1-6

Hymn 14 – News from Heaven

Bible Reading 3:  Expectation that Christ Shall Come  Luke 3:15-16; John 7:31, 40-43

Bible Reading 4:  John’s Statement  John 1:19-28

Christmas Carol

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Bible Reading 5:  The Saviour Arrives  Luke 2:8-20

Bible Reading 6:  Burning Hearts  Luke 24:44-53  

Hymn 69 – The Great Redeemer

·                     God reigns as the Creator of all things; He reigns as Controller of this World, and He seeks to reign in the life of each believer

·                     Jesus fulfilled the expectations of Old Testament scholars that  - an authoritative Prophet would arise - Elijah (the Power of God as was manifest in Elijah) would return - The Christ (Messiah) would come

·                     At Christmas we think of Jesus Christ in all these roles – born in humility, crucified in humanity, and to appear in glory – He will Reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords

·                     If we present a sacrifice (gift) of righteousness to God, He has promised to reign in our lives, and we hold the hope to be preserved wholly - in spirit and soul and body – until His return.

Hymn 94 – God Reigns Over All

The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:  The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:   The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.  Numbers 6:24-26

Doxology