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Nov 03, 2024

"Jesus: High Priest of a Better Covenant"

Passage: Hebrews 8:1-6

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Hebrews: Jesus is Superior

Category: Hebrews

Summary:

Main Text - Hebrews 8:1-6, OT Reading - Exodus 25:1-9, NT Reading - Hebrews 8:1-6

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP (with Communion)

for Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at 10:45 AM

Opening Song – Reformation Hymn

Gospel Greeting – To the church of God . . . to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 1:2-3

Call to Worship Hymn – NTH 1 – All People that on Earth Do Dwell

Call to Worship – Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.  Hebrews 10:19-23

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 92 – A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

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

(Silent Confession of Sin)

Psalm of Confession – NTH 486 – God, Be Merciful to Me (Psalm 51)

Declaration of Pardon – Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised— who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. Rom. 8:33-34

Exhortation to Give – So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.           Gal. 6:10

Offering and Diaconal Collection with Prayer (Offertory: NTH 299 – Look, Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious)

Doxology – NTH 731 – Doxology

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Preparation – NTH 242 – Not All the Blood of Beasts

Scripture Readings – OT: Exodus 25:1-9 / NT: Hebrews 8:1-6

Prayer for Illumination

Communion Sermon – An Exposition of Hebrews 8:1-6: “Jesus: High Priest of a Better Covenant”

The main point of this sermon-letter: We have a superior High Priest in Jesus.

1. His better ministry is in a better sanctuary in a better location. (Hebrews 8:1-2)

2. His better sacrifice was completed in that better sanctuary. (Hebrews 8:3-5)

3. His better covenant is founded on better promises. (Hebrews 8:6)

Prayer of Application

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

(Bread: NTH 261 – What Wondrous Love Is This / Cup: NTH 499 – Rock of Ages)

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

Closing Hymn – NTH 301 – Join All the Glorious Names

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 11/3/2024

1. Drop-in Prayer starts at 9:00 AM tomorrow morning in one of the front Sunday school rooms, followed by Sunday school for all ages in respective rooms! All are welcome!

2. Get out to Vote! – This Tuesday is Election Day. We encourage each of you as citizens who are eligible to vote, to get to your assigned polling place and vote in accordance with your Christian conscience. The polling places open at 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM.

3. On Tuesday morning, we will have Prayer for Revival here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

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

5. Ladies Bible Study will be continuing a study on the book of Titus. This will take place at the church at 10 AM this Thursday, November 7th. The other date included this fall is 11/21. All women are welcome! Childcare is graciously provided! 

6. Men’s Breakfast will be here at the church on Saturday, November 16th at 8:30 AM. All men are invited to attend as we continue the discussion on vocation.

7. It is Operation Christmas Child time again! Please bring your packed shoeboxes (using the boxes provided or your own) to the church NO LATER than Nov 17th! Information on how to pack a shoebox, how to pack a shoebox online, and how to give monetary gifts can be found on the table in the church hallway. Please direct any questions to Susan Bennett!

8. The OPC Annual Thank Offering will be taken on Sunday, November 24th. This offering supports Christian Education, Home and Foreign Missions. The bulletin tomorrow, as well as the next few, will include informational inserts about the Thank Offering. Giving Envelopes will be available soon!