Songs of preparation: O Sacred Head Surrounded, The Mystery Of The Cross (Jesus, Thank You), and How Sweet The Name Of Jesus Sounds Call to worship: Prayer of Approach and Confession: Desiring that we will hear, and continue to hear, the voice of the Good Shepherd in redemption and living as redeemed people. Song of …

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Songs of preparation: Now Open Wide The Gates (Psalm 118), All Heaven Declares, and Rejoice, The Lord Is King! Call to worship: Prayer of Approach and Confession: Asking that God will continue to give us open eyes to behold the risen Lord Jesus the one who was rejected, but who is the foundation of salvation. …

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Though I won’t be at mgpc tomorrow, this is what’s planned. Songs of preparation: Behold How Very Good It Is (Psalm 133), and My Hope Rests Firm On Jesus Christ Responsive call to worship: Praise: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise. Prayer of Approach and Confession: Song of assurance, confession of faith, doxology: Let Us Sing …

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Guy Prentiss Waters’ Acts volume in Evangelical Press’ Study Commentary series is a helpful and thorough production. It is a mid-range commentary aimed at assisting the preparation of sermons and Bible studies. The style is not that of transcribed sermons or exegetical outlines, but rather the work that is carried out before preparing a sermon …

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