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Aug 18, 2024

"The High Priest You Need"

Passage: Hebrews 5:1-10

Preacher: Pastor Tony Phelps

Series: Hebrews: Jesus is Superior

Category: Hebrews

Summary:

Main Text - Hebrews 5:1-10, OT Reading - Psalm 110:1-7, NT Reading - Hebrews 5:1-10

Detail:

LIVING HOPE OPC ORDER OF WORSHIP

for Sunday, August 18th, 2024 at 10:45 AM

Opening Song – Yet Not I, but Christ Through Me

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

Call to Worship Hymn – The Apostles’ Creed

Call to Worship – But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than that of Abel.    Hebrews 12:22-24

Prayer of Adoration & Invocation

Hymn of Praise – NTH 246 – Man of Sorrows, What a Name!

Reading of the Law – Exodus 20:1-17

(Silent Confession of Sin)

General Confession of Sin – Most holy and merciful Father, we acknowledge and confess before you our sinful nature – prone to evil and slothful in good – and all our shortcomings and offenses against you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. O Lord, have mercy on us, who are ashamed and sorry for all the ways we have displeased you. Teach us to hate our errors, cleanse us from our secret faults, and forgive our sins for the sake of your dear Son. And O most holy and loving Father, send your purifying grace into our hearts, we beseech you, that we may henceforth live in your light and walk in your ways, according to the commandments of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon – For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. Eph. 2:8-10

Hymn of Confession – NTH 257 – Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted

Exhortation to Give – “…Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” – Acts 20:35b

Collection with Prayer (Offertory: All Praise to Him)

Doxology – NTH 732

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn of Preparation – The Power of the Cross

Scripture Readings – OT: Psalm 110:1-7 / NT: Hebrews 5:1-10

Prayer for Illumination

Sermon – An Exposition of Hebrews 5:1-10: “The High Priest You Need”

Jesus is the God-appointed High Priest who suffered for us:

1. The appointment and purpose of the former high priests. (Hebrews 5:1-4)

          a. A sinful, mortal priest cannot save you.

2. The appointment and identity of the greater High Priest. (Hebrews 5:5-6)

          a. Jesus, the sinless, eternal King-Priest, can save you.

3. The appointment and suffering of the greater High Priest. (Hebrews 5:7-10)

          a. Jesus, the sinless & eternal priest, suffered to attain eternal salvation for you.

Prayer of Application

Psalm of Response – Trinity Psalter Psalm 110

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 8/18/2024

1. On Sunday, August 18th, Kristen Cornell will be giving a presentation on her most recent medical missions trip to Liberia during the Sunday school hour, starting at 9:30. All are welcome to hear about how her group has been able to help those in need and see how you can help as well!

2. Everyone is invited to a church fellowship dinner on August 18th following the worship service. Following the meal, we will have a time of sharing and prayer! Sandwich makings and lettuce salad (with tomatoes) will be provided—please bring a different salad topping or dessert to share!

3. Prayer for Revival – On Tuesday morning, August 20th, Pastor Phelps will be leading prayer here at the church from 8:00 – 8:45 AM. All are welcome!

4. The next Apologetics Movie Night is Sunday, August 25th at 6:30 PM. We will be continuing the “Is Genesis History” series with a showing of “Volume 2- Life and Design” followed by comments/discussion! All are welcome! Feel free to invite friends and bring snacks!

5. The next Women’s Fellowship evening gathering will be on Tuesday, August 27th at 6:30 PM. The women gather at church for a time of fellowship and dessert. Jeri Smith will be the hostess of the evening! Come and bring a friend for an enjoyable time! Please sign up on the sheet in the hallway.

6. Saltshakers – If you would like to spend an evening having fellowship over a meal with other folks from Living Hope and one or both of these dates (Sept 7th and Oct 19th) work for you, please use the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board to indicate your interest! The deadline to sign up is August 25th. You may email Raymond Hayes ( ) with any questions or if you want to sign up via email.

7. Fall 2024 Machen Singles Conference – Sept 27th - Sept 30th, 2024 – Register online at machen.org to go enjoy fellowship and biblical teaching with other reformed singles in the mountains of western Virginia! For more information, see the included information in the bulletin. Limited to the first 40 registrants.

8. Women in the Word: a WORKshop – an event to help women study Scripture in a way that is informed, reasoned, and reverent – strengthening both those who teach and those who study on their own. Jennie Fitch, a DiscipleMakers campus worker, will teach on “Finding Lasting Joy: Studies in Philippians.” The event is held at Calvary PCA Church in Willow Grove, PA on October 25th & 26th. (Registration ends September 25th!) For more information and to register use this link: womeninthewordworkshop.org.

9. As a reminder, each Sunday AM we have a time to gather for prayer from 9:00-9:25. All are welcome!