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May 12, 2024

"Jesus Rules - Despite Appearances"

Passage: Hebrews 2:5-9

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Hebrews: Jesus is Superior

Category: Hebrews

Summary:

Main Text - Hebrews 2:5-9, OT Reading - Psalm 8:1-9, NT Reading - Hebrews 2:5-9

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, May 12th, 2024 at 10:45 AM

Opening Song – Oh Lord, Our Lord, How Majestic Is your Name

Announcements

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

Call to Worship Hymn – NTH 12 – Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim

Call to Worship – Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! “For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?” “Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?” For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.  – Romans 11:33-36

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 122 – God, All Nature Sings Thy Glory

Reading of the Law – Luke 10:25-28

(Silent Confession of Sin)

General Confession of Sin – Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and there is no health in us. But you, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore those who are penitent, according to your promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous and sober life, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon – Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.         Isa. 55:7

Exhortation to Give – Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts!         Psalm 96:8

Collection with Prayer (Offertory: NTH 111 – This Is My Father’s World)

Doxology – NTH 733

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Preparation – NTH 44 – How Great Thou Art

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 8 / NT: Hebrews 2:5-9

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon HEBREWS: JESUS IS SUPERIOR – An Exposition of Hebrews 2:5-9 “Jesus Rules – Despite Appearances”

Jesus rules – despite appearances.

1. He is in charge of this fallen world – and the world-to-come. (Hebrews 2:5)

2. He is the answer to our loss of dominion this fallen world. (Hebrews 2:6-8a)

3. He has restored us to the world-to-come by His suffering and exaltation. (Hebrews 2:8b-9)

Prayer of Application

Psalm of Response – Psalm 8 from the Seedbed Psalter (tune: NTH 457 – Come Thou Fount)

Benediction – Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

 

Announcements – Week of 5/12/2024

1. Bright Hope's Baby Bottle Campaign kicks off tomorrow! Bright Hope provides life-affirming, no-cost medical and support services to women and families facing unplanned pregnancies. Baby Bottles are available for pick-up in the hallway, to be returned on Father's Day, June 16th. In addition to collecting change, cash, and checks, Bright Hope has now provided a custom QR code for online giving to allow

each church's total contribution to be counted together.

2. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, May 14th, 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. A women’s conference, A Woman’s Wisdom, is being held at Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Quakertown on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th. Women of all ages are invited to a time of teaching, worship, and edification. The theme of the two-day conference is, “A Woman’s Wisdom: How the Book of Proverbs Speaks to Everything,” presented by Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals. There is more information at aplaceforyou.org/events or on the hallway bulletin board!

6. Men’s Breakfast will be here at the church Saturday, May 18th at 8:30 AM. All men are invited to attend! We will be watching a video study and share a time of discussion.

7. The first Women’s Fellowship gathering will be on Tuesday, May 28th at 6:30 PM. The women gather at church for a time of fellowship and dessert. Cindy Diem will be the host of the evening! Come and bring a friend for an enjoyable time. Please sign up on the sheet in the hallway.

8. The next Apologetics Movie Night will be Sunday, June 2nd at 6:30 PM at Living Hope. We will be showing "Is Genesis History?" followed by comments/discussion! Is Genesis History? Official Trailer All are welcome! Feel free to invite friends and bring snacks!

9. 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/

10. There are special flowers in the hallway for all the mothers in attendance on Sunday, May 12th! Please take one with you!