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Apr 21, 2024

"Jesus: God's Last Day Word"

Passage: Hebrews 1:1-4

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Hebrews: Jesus is Superior

Category: Hebrews

Summary:

Main Text - Hebrews 1:1-4, OT Reading - Psalm 2:1-12, NT Reading - Hebrews 1:1-4

Detail:

 

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, April 21st, 2024 at 10:45 AM

Opening Song – Behold Our God

Announcements

Gospel Greeting – Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. - Eph. 1:2

Call to Worship Hymn – NTH 734 – Gloria Patri

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 115 – All Creatures of Our God and King

Reading of the Law – Deuteronomy 5:1-21

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Corporate 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.

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 – Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.    Heb. 13:16

Collection with Prayer (Offertory: NTH 170 – Fairest Lord Jesus)

Doxology – NTH 731

Pastoral Prayer

Medley – When This Passing World Is Done / There Is a Higher Throne

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 2 / NT: Hebrews 1:1-4

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon HEBREWS: JESUS IS SUPERIOR

An Exposition of Hebrews 1:1-4: “Jesus: God’s Last Day Word”

Listen! God has spoken by His Superior Son:

1. To fulfill His prior prophetic Word in these Last Days. (Hebrews 1:1-2a)

2. To reveal His superiority over all. (Hebrews 1:2b-4)

          a. As the heir of all things who created all things.

          b. As the radiance of God’s glory and revealer of God’s nature.

          c. As the upholder of all things.

          d. As the One who made purification for sins.

          e. As the One who is now exalted above the angels.

Prayer of Application

Psalm of Response – Trinity Psalter Hymnal – Psalm 2B – Why Do Heathen Nations Rage? (tune: NTH 509)

Benediction – Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.    Hebrews 13:20-21

 

Announcements – Week of 4/21/2024

1. You are invited to a church fellowship dinner tomorrow, April 21st following the morning service. Sandwich makings and lettuce salad will be provided--please bring a salad topping or dessert to share. The dinner will be followed by a hymn sing--stay for one, stay for both, stay even if you forget to bring something to share. Let us meet and encourage one another!

2. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, April 23rd, Pastor Phelps will be leading prayer here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

3. Wednesday evening Bible study & Kids Club is at 7 PM, in the large Sunday school room and nursery, respectively! We are working through the book of Exodus. All are encouraged to join!

4. Pastor Phelps leads a lunch time Evangelistic Bible study of the Gospel of Mark on Thursdays at Wegmans from 12-1PM in the cafe area. There will be Gospel literature available for any inquirers. Feel free to join if you are available!

5. Greg and Toni Dameron will be taking the membership vows and will be joining Living Hope as new communicant members at our worship service on April 28th!

6. Apologetics Movie Night will be next Sunday, April 28th at 6:30 PM at Living Hope. We will be showing "Amazing Grace" followed by comments/discussion! Amazing Grace (2006) All are welcome! Feel free to invite friends and bring snacks!

7. All young people in grades 8th-12th are invited to attend NewLife Youth Retreat on May 10-11, 2024 at Immanuel OPC in Bellmawr, NJ. This retreat will be a wonderful time of fellowship with other youth, along with excellent teaching from Mr. Zachary Johnson. You may register online at immanuelopc.org/youth-retreat for $30. There is more information on the bulletin board in the hallway!

8. The Boardwalk Chapel is looking for people to join their staff, both volunteer and leadership positions. They are specifically looking for those who have a heart to serve the Lord and share the gospel. The Chapel is perfect for anyone as young as 16, college age, and older! For more information, check out the bulletin board or check their website. https://boardwalkchapel.org/serve/staff/