When I was undertaking studies in Bible, theology and preaching the work of scholars like Kenneth Bailey were nothing short of revolutionary. Bailey observed the structures of texts, allusions to contemporary sources, and the cultural distinctives that readers in later generations would not ordinarily perceive. Though now dead, his works live on. Here’s a section …
Songs of preparation: O LORD, Our Lord, In All The Earth (Psalm 8) and He Walked On Earth (Behold The Lamb Of God) . Call to worship: Praise: Holy, Holy, Holy. Corporate Prayer of Confession: Song of assurance, confession of faith, doxology: Lord I Come Before Your Throne Of Grace (What A Faithful God); The …
Songs of preparation: Forevermore May The LORD’s Glory Stand (Psalm 104) and Be Still For The Presence Of The Lord. Call to worship: Praise: Glory Be To God The Father. Corporate Prayer of Confession: Song of assurance, confession of faith, doxology: Holy Spirit, Living Breath Of God; Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 53; All Creation Join In …
Songs of preparation: The Lord God Reigns! Let Earth Be Glad. Responsive call to worship: Praise: Blessed Be Your Name. Corporate Prayer of Confession: Song of assurance, confession of faith, doxology: Jesus, Your Blood And Righteousness; The Apostles’ Creed; Now To Him Who Loved Us. Consecutive reading: Hebrews 11:1-19 – Faith, as confidence of things …
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