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Jul 17, 2022

“Christ the Promised Seed of Abraham”

Passage: Galatians 3:15-18

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: An Exposition of Galatians

Category: Galatians

Summary:

Main Text - Galatians 3:15-18, OT Reading - Genesis 22:1-19, NT Reading - Galatians 3:10-18, Reading of the Law – Matthew 22:34-40

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP for Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 10:45 AM

Prelude

Opening Song – Light of the World

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Timothy 1:2

Call to Worship Song – NTH 7 – From All That Dwells Below the Skies (from Psalm 117)

Call to Worship – Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness. Psalm 29:1-2

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 302 – Come, Christian, Join to Sing

Reading of the Law – Matthew 22:34-40

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Corporate Confession of Sin – Almighty God, we confess we have broken your commandments. We have sinned by selfishness, worldliness, unbelief and pride. We have not loved our neighbor as ourselves, and we have not walked humbly with you. Forgive us our sins and blot out our debts according to your tender mercies, according to your loving kindness. Cleanse us by the blood of Jesus your Son. Give us a humble and contrite heart that we might forgive others as you have forgiven us. We ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon – Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. John 5:24

Exhortation to Give – But as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in our love for you—see that you excel in giving which is an act of grace also. 2 Cor. 8:7

Doxology – NTH 733

Prayer for Collection & Pastoral Prayer

Medley

– NTH 496 – Kind and Merciful God, We Have Sinned

– Thank You for Your Mercy

Scripture Readings – OT: Genesis 22:1-19 / NT: Galatians 3:10-18

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – An Exposition of Galatians 3:15-18: “Christ the Promised Seed of Abraham”

The Gospel promise for all nations is given to Abraham and his seed, Christ.

  1. The human example. (Galatians 3:15)
  2. The Seed to whom and through whom the promise came. (Galatians 3:16)
  3. The Law’s relationship to that promise. (Galatians 3:17)
  4. The way the inheritance comes to us. (Galatians 3:18)

Prayer of Application

Hymn of Response – NTH 521 – My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

Benediction – The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. – 2 Corinthians 13:14

 ANNOUNCEMENTS – Week of 07/17/2022

  1. 1. Pastor Phelps will be on vacation this coming week. Contact your elder if you have prayer requests or needs.
  2. 2. Next Sunday, our Intern, Dominic Silla will be preaching.
  3. 3. On Tuesday morning at 8:00 – 8:45AM, Intern Dominic Silla will be leading Prayer for Revival here at the church (all are welcome to join in).
  4. 4. The Westminster Confession of Faith discussion will be held tonight, Sunday, July 17th, at 6:00PM.
  5. 5. The Women’s Fellowship will be this Wednesday, July 20th. The women gather at Carol Nolan’s home for a time of fellowship, desert. A short devotional will be presented from the book "A Place to Belong: Learning to Love the Local Church", by Megan Hill. This starts at 6:30 p.m.  Come and bring a friend for a very enjoyable time out. Please sign up on the sheet in the hallway.
  6. 6. Are you interested in becoming a member of Living Hope? A seven-session church membership study will be offered in the near future. Please let Pastor Phelps know if you are interested. 
  7. 7. Pastor Phelps will be leading summer evangelistic outreach efforts during some of the West Park concerts in Allentown and Musikfest in Bethlehem in August. If you'd like to be involved, contact Pastor Phelps.
  8. 8. Reminder - The Early Worship service will begin at 9:00am for the summer months.
  9. 9. The next Trustee Meeting will be Tuesday, July 26th at 7:00PM here at the church.