April 16, 2023
April 16 — 11 AM Worship
You can find the order of worship and songs here.
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One way we can summarize the whole Bible might be to say, "God is King, and we are his children through Jesus." In this week's first passage, Daniel 7:9–14, we see God upon his throne. He is majestic in his splendor, and the whole creation stands before him in a hushed silence. And then Daniel sees "one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him. And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom…". The "one like a son of man" is Jesus, who receives from the Father authority and dominion. So we sing "Crown Him with Many Crowns." We lift up our praise to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit who together reign in righteousness. God is King.
This week's second passage, Romans 8:12–17, concerns our adoption as "sons of God." To be counted as "sons" means we are "heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ." Our adoption bestows upon us a great honor and a great calling. We are honored in and with Jesus. And now we must live as befits heirs. God is King, and we are his children through Jesus. Thus our worship is both serious and joyful. It must be serious, for we come to worship the great King. And worship must be full of joy. For we have come into the presence of our Father as children. May our worship be both full of reverence, and full of sweetness.
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Growth Resources
This Year: Please see the full list of 2023 books as well as Bible reading plans on our church webpage: gracefallbrook.church/12-for-23
This Month: We are reading "The Shadow of Calvary" by Hugh Martin.
This Week: We encourage you to make use of:
- Kevin DeYoung's "The Good News We Almost Forgot" pages 70–73, Lord's Day 13, for personal or family devotions.
- "Select Letters of John Newton," Letter 11 (pages 68–73), "Love to the Brethren."
Hymn of the Week: "This Is Not My Place of Resting" by Horatio Bonar is a comforting reminder for all who are weary of this life's many trials and sorrows. We long for the day when "Every tear from sin's sad story, All the curse ha passed away." Lead Sheet | YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify.
Last week's sermon is available on our church webpage: gracefallbrook.church/sermons.
Upcoming Events and Notices
April 16 (Lord's Day): Please join us for fellowship meal after worship.
April 19 (Wednesday 6:30–7:30 PM): Please join us for a Zoom Study on Hugh Martin's "The Shadow of Calvary." Reading the book is not required. Also meeting: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and June 7. Zoom Meeting ID: 826 5163 2741.
April 23 (Lord's Day): Please join us for the "Essential Truths of the Christian Faith" for Sunday School lesson: Ch.6 "The Prophets of God." Also May 7 & 21.
April 30 (Lord's Day): Please note the worship service will begin at 12 PM.
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