May 19, 2024
May 19 — 11 AM Worship
You can find the order of worship and songs here.
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May 19th is Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost is the Greek name given to the Old Testament Feast of Weeks, which took place 50 days after Passover. The Feast of Weeks marked the end of the grain harvest, and was a joyful time of celebration for the Old Testament saints who lived in an agricultural society.
Pentecost is also a momentous and joyful occasion for the New Testament saints. The crucified, risen, and ascended Lord Jesus sent his Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Thus, as we prepare for the coming worship, we reflect upon Scripture passages that unveil the magnitude of the Spirit's descent upon the people of Jesus.
In Ezekiel 37:1–14 the LORD gave the prophet a vision in which the Spirit of God brings a valley full of dead bones to life. These bones signify both the spiritual death and defilement of Israel. But the Breath of God brought the dry bones to life, signifying the great power of the Spirit to take away spiritual death and defilement.
In John 16:7–15 our Lord Jesus comforts his disciples. Even though Jesus would soon leave them, he will send his Spirit who will bring to Jesus' disciples a new life. The Spirit will make Jesus' disciples the lovers and followers of truth, and their hearts will be full of Jesus. This, indeed, is the fulfillment of Ezekiel's vision. When the Spirit takes away our spiritual death and defilement, we become whole-hearted followers of Jesus. May this be true for us in an ever increasing measure!
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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.
May 2024: We are reading “Reformed Worship” by Jonty Rhodes.
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
May 19 (Lord’s Day): Please join us for a fellowship meal at the Marcus home.
May 22 (Wednesday 6:30 PM): Please join us for Zoom study of Psalm 23:4. Also May 29 (Psalm 23:5–6). Meeting ID: 895 8173 6673 Passcode: 733846
May 26 (Lord’s Day): Please join us for Sunday School lesson from “Essential Truths of the Christian Faith” Ch. 30 “Jesus Christ as the Only Begotten.”
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