February 25, 2024
February 25 — 11 AM Worship
You can find the order of worship and songs here.
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We only need to look around our church to see that God fulfilled promises to Abraham and Sarah in Genesis 17:1–7, 15–16. God promised to make Abraham "the father of a multitude of nations." Likewise, God promised Sarah that "she shall become nations". We did not inherit the DNA of Abraham and Sarah as their physical descendants. But we have come to know God by faith as Abraham did, and so by faith we have become Abraham and Sarah's children. And having become Abraham's heirs by faith, our calling and aspiration are to live by faith as Abraham did. By faith Abraham trusted God's promises and his faith was counted to him as righteousness (Genesis 15:6; Romans 4:5). By faith Abraham "was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God." (Hebrews 11:10) May we call upon the God of Abraham as our God, and live by faith as Abraham did.
In Romans chapter 4 Paul reflects on God's promises to Abraham. Paul concludes his reflections with these words: "But the words "it was counted to him" were not written for his sake alone, but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." (Romans 4:23–25) What comfort it is that every sinner who comes to Jesus receives forgiveness and righteousness! The blessings here enumerated are not exhausted in one moment. We experience the richness of this blessing all the days of our lives. Every time we ask the Lord for grace, he grants it, freely, lavishly, and joyfully. Although our hearts are often darkened by our continued struggles against sin, the Lord assures that we are forgiven and righteous before him. Seek the Lord's grace for your every guilt, every regret, and every shame. And may the Lord's rich kindness make you sing!
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Growth Resources
12 for 24: Please see the full list of 2024 books as well as Bible reading plans on our church webpage.
February 2024: We are reading "The Whole Christ" by Sinclair Ferguson.
This Week: We encourage you to make use of:
- We encourage you to make use of 12 for 24 and read 12 books that will help us grow.
- Past sermons are available on our church webpage: gracefallbrook.church/sermons.
Upcoming Events and Notices
February 25 (Lord's Day): Please join us for Sunday School lesson from "Essential Truths of the Christian Faith" Ch. 27 "The Humanity of Christ."
February 28 (Wednesday 6:30 PM): Please join us as we study James 5:17–18. Zoom Meeting ID: 882 4255 0244.
March 3 (Lord's Day): Please join us for Sunday School lesson on Antinomianism and Legalism.
March 24 (Lord's Day): Please join us for the annual congregational meeting for the purpose of adopting a new budget for the fiscal year 2024–25. All communicant members are requested to attend.
March 29 (Friday 6 PM): Please join us for Good Friday meditations at the Suchoski home.
Thank you for your continued support of Grace Fallbrook (PCA). Your loving support makes the proclamation of the gospel and the building up of the saints possible. Please visit gracefallbrook.church/give and click on "Give Online Now." You will be directed to the PCA Foundation where you can give towards Grace Fallbrook (PCA).