Outline
of Online Service 4th October 2020
Enjoying Spring: The Growth Process
Mark
4:28
Hymn
102: Joy from Thy Presence
The Lord’s Prayer (Luke 11:2-4)
Psalm
92: Give Thanks to the Lord
Bible
Readings:
·
The Vineyard of
Wild Grapes: Isaiah 5:1-7
·
God’s Plants in
His Vineyard: Isaiah 27:1-9
·
A Growth Path: 2 Peter 1:1-12
·
The Growing Seed: Mark 4:26-34
Hymn
34: Growth from Within
·
In
Enjoying Spring so far we have considered:
o
God
has ordained times and seasons – including the flowers of Spring
o
Even
in Winter God allows us visions of His coming Kingdom
o
For
plants to thrive they must be in the right environment
o
If
plants are to sustain growth they must be planted in good soil, indicative of good
personal character
·
This
session looks at the growth process itself – showing that each plant requires ongoing
attention
·
The
Old Testament readings detail God’s Vineyard – even His plants will grow wild
if they do not continue in His ways
·
Peter
gives us some advice on a growth path (sanctification) which calls for watering,
fertilisation, pruning and a close relationship with the Carer
·
Jesus
spoke in parables; we too are seeking to learn about developing a relationship with
God through comparison to a growing plant
·
May
each of us strive to be of “the planting of the Lord” (Isa 61:3) as we seek to
be preserved in spirit and soul and body as we await His return
· Hymn 3:
The Vision of Maturity
Doxology
