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Dec 03, 2023

"God's Death Oath"

Passage: Genesis 15:7-19

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Christ in the Old Testament

Category: Hebrews, Genesis

Summary:

Main Text - Gen 15:7-19, Heb 10:19-22, OT Reading - Gen 15:1-21, NT Reading - Heb 10:19-22

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion)

for Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 at 10:45 AM

Opening Song – Light of the World

Gospel Greeting – Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.           Gal. 1:3-5

Call to Worship Song – The Advent of Our God

Call to Worship – Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. – Hebrews 12:2

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 194 – O Come, O Come Emmanuel

Reading of Law – A Summary of the Ten Commandments & Great Commandment

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Confession of Sin – Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

Declaration of Pardon – The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.  1 Tim. 1:15

Exhortation to Give – Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.  2 Corinthians 9:7-8

Offering and Diaconal Collection with Prayer (Offertory: NTH 193 – Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence)

Doxology – NTH 731 – Doxology

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Preparation – NTH 196 – Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Scripture Readings – OT: Genesis 15:1-21 / NT: Hebrews 10:19-22

Prayer for Illumination

Communion Sermon – Christ in the OT 23: “God’s Death Oath” (Gen 15:7-19 with Heb 10:19-22)

God justifies believing sinners and ratifies His promise by taking an oath unto death.

1. The God of promise helps our unbelief. (Genesis 15:7-11)

2. The God of promise prophesies our deliverance. (Genesis 15:12-16)

3. The God of promise ratifies His promise to us in the blood of the covenant. (Genesis 15:17-19; Hebrews 10:19-22).

 

Prayer of Application

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

(Bread: NTH 251 – Beneath the Cross of Jesus / Cup: NTH 252 – When I Survey the Wondrous Cross)

  • Invitation, Warning, and Prayer of Consecration
  • Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed
  • Serving the Supper
  • Prayer of Thanksgiving

Closing Hymn – NTH 305 – Arise, My Soul, Arise

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 12/3/2023

1. Tomorrow we will celebrate the Lord's Supper. We will also take the Deacon's Fund offering.

2. Choir Practice will start immediately after church tomorrow. Everyone in 7th grade and older is welcome to join us as we prepare for our special Christmas Worship Service.

3. Apologetics Movie Night will be tomorrow, Sunday, December 3rd at 6:30 PM at Living Hope. We will be showing "Spirit & Truth: How Does God Want to be Worshipped?" followed by comments/discussion! All are welcome! Feel free to bring friends and snacks! Popcorn will be provided!

4. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, December 5th, Pastor Phelps will be leading prayer here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

5. Wednesday Evening Bible Study followed by a time of prayer is at 7 PM, in the large Sunday school room! Pastor Phelps just started us on a study of Exodus! All are welcome to join!

6. Ladies’ Craft Breakfast – All the women and girls of the church are invited to attend Saturday, December 16th, at 8:30 a.m. We will have Shannon Fodale visiting as a guest speaker. Please sign up if you plan to attend and to provide muffins or coffee cake if you are able!

7. Men’s Breakfast will also be here at the church Saturday, December 16th at 8:30AM. All men are invited to attend as we continue the study of the book of Daniel.

8. There will be NO Sunday School on December 17th.

9. Christmas Dinner – All are invited to share a fellowship meal following the Christmas Program Service on Sunday, December 17th. Please sign up to bring two dishes (serving twelve or more). If you sign up to cook a turkey (that the church will provide), just sign up for one other dish.

10. Please remember to check your church mailboxes regularly, especially during this season. If you need a mailbox, please let Katie Maloney know!

11. To All Committees! Please submit any end of year reimbursements to the budget committee and budget requirements for next year ASAP.