Preparing to Worship on Sunday, August 3, 2014
Sermon: "The Bleating of Sheep"
The preaching passage: 1 Samuel 13:1-15:35
These books trace the rise of kingship in Israel, beginning with Saul and transitioning to Israel's greatest king, David. The story is fraught with ups and downs for the nation, as well as spectacular displays of righteousness and spectacular forays into sin by the kings themselves. All along, the kingship in Israel directs our gaze to the coming King, who is no mere human king, but is Himself the divine King! The cry of Israel in 1 Samuel 10:24 – "Long live the king!" – was far more significant than they knew. For 2 Samuel 7 tells us of the King who would eventually come, whose throne and Kingdom would be established forever. We know that King to be none other than Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns forever. So with Israel we cry, "Long live the King!"
This Sunday we'll continue our journey, looking at Saul's half-hearted obedience and what that says about our following of Christ.
Songs we'll sing together include:
“Rock of Ages” by Hastings & Toplady
“Hosanna” by Braun, Faser, & Romero
“In Christ Alone” by Getty & Townend
“I Stand Amazed” by Excell & Gabriel
“Take My Life” by Havergal, Malan, & Tomlin
See you Sunday!
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