Mar 14
24
Prayer
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”
Address God and Praise Him for Who He Is (Matthew 6:11)
- The Names of God: Adonai
- Meaning: “The Lord, My Great Lord”
- Psalm 8; Isaiah 40:3-5; Ezekiel 16:8; Habakkuk 3:19
Thank God for All That He Has Provided (Ephesians 5:20)
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
Pray For the Ministry of Other Churches (Matt. 28:18-20)
- Christ Reformed Baptist Church, Vista CA – Website
Pray For the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38)
- Country: Netherlands
- Population: 16,805,000
- Religion: Catholic 26{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, No Professed Religion More than 50{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}, Evangelical 4{e0b72a53c242df1424785628340537005f8b2ebeecfbb0205a95286f7b4c8fc9}
- Click here for information about Netherlands and the missionaries in that country.
“Give us this day our daily bread”
Pray For Yours and Your Family’s Needs (Matthew 6:11)
Pray For One Another (James 5:16)
- Log into the CITY for a list of families to pray for.
Pray For Those Who Feed, Lead, And Care For The Flock (Col. 4:3; 2 Thess. 3:1)
- Elders: Joe Anady, Steve Bovee, Kris Vanderschuit
- Deacons: Dave Anady, Mike Thezier
Pray For Kings And Those In Authority (1 Timothy 2:2)
- Local: Hemet & San Jacinto City Manager – Wally Hill, Tim Hults
- State: State Assembly – Melissa Melandez
- Nation: Vice President & Secretary of State – Joe Biden, John Kerry
“Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.”
Ask Forgiveness From God And Others. Forgive Those Who Sinned Against You. (1 John 1:9)
“lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”
Pray That God Would Strengthen Us From Giving Into Temptation (James 1:12-17).
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Worship through Song
Sunday Worship Set
All the songs are linked to iTunes or you can listen to them for free on other sites.
- “How Great is Our God” by Chris Tomlin
- “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” by Matt Redman
- “Search Me” by Tim Timmons
- “Not in Me” by The Gospel Coalition
- “In Christ Alone” by Keith & Kristyn Getty
- “Before the Throne of God Above” by Shane & Shane
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Preparing for the Lord’s Day
Our Sermon Text for This Sunday: Topical Sermon – Key Text Romans 14:1-15:7
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Catechism – Instruction of God’s Word
Doctrinal Standards WSC #12
- Q. What did God’s providence specifically do for man whom He created?
- A. After the creation God made a covenant with man to give him life, if he perfectly obeyed; God told him not to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil or he would die.
Memory Verse(s)
- “But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one” (2 Thessalonians 3:3, ESV).
Scripture
- Study Passage: Genesis 1:26-2:25
- Support Passages: Exodus 20:8-9, 31:12-17; II Thessalonians 3:6-15; Hebrews 13:1-6
- Bible Story: Exodus 24
Thoughts
- The traditional definition for covenant is “a contract or agreement between two parties” (Eaton’s Bible Dictionary). While this definition may provide insight in some facets of understand our relation to God more explanation is needed. The covenant between God and man is not a fifty-fifty agreement. God in is infinite power and wisdom brought us into a covenant of life with Him for His glory.
- The first covenant made with Adam is considered a covenant of works also known as a covenant of law. In a covenant of works God enters into an agreement with an individual or group of people defined by keeping commandments. If the individual or group obeys the commands of the Lord they will be blessed. If they disobey the commands they will be cursed. Adam and Eve were in a covenant of works with God. Adam and Eve were blessed when they obeyed God. When they disobeyed God by eating the fruit they were cured and died.
- All of the covenants can be categorized as either a covenant of law or covenant of grace. The Adamic and Mosaic Covenants are covenants of law. “Obey and you will be blessed.” “Disobey and you will be cursed.” The Abrahmic, Noahic, Davidic, and New Covenant are covenants of grace. The end result is always in God’s hands. Making Abraham as a great nation was all God’s doing, saving Noah and his family was all God’s doing, making David’s throne eternal through Jesus Christ is all God’s doing, and the perfect sacrifice for our sins was all God’s doing! Those who are saved rely on God’s doing through the covenant of grace. Those who will not be saved are relying on their own works through the covenant of law.
Discussion Questions
- Why did God create mankind?
- What is a covenant?
- What was the covenant God made with Adam and Eve (Gen 2:16-17)?
- What is God’s part of the covenant and what is Adam and Eve’s part?
- Compare and contrast the adamic and new covenant (refer to insight and application for more information).
- God told Adam and Eve that if they eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil they would die. What does it mean that they would die?
