Westminster Larger Catechism – Lord’s Day 7
Q & A 18
Q What are God’s works of providence?
A God’s works of providence are his most holy *1, wise *2, and powerful preserving *3 and governing *4 all his creatures; ordering them, and all their actions *5, to his own glory *6.
*1 Psalm 145:17.
*2 Psalm 104:24; Isaiah 28:29.
*3 Hebrews 1:3.
*4 Psalm 103:19.
*5 Matthew 10:29-31; Genesis 45:7.
*6 Romans 11:36; Isaiah 63:14.
The greatest temptation about giving up is time.
Particularly time spent without experiencing what you’ve been working for.
This confronts us with the need to remember Christian service is about the ongoing experience of who we’re working for.
So we continue on.
From David McLemore at Things Of The Sort.
But God is not letting up on us because he’s not giving up on us. His call is not to take it easy when it gets hard but to press in all the more, especially when it’s hard. The Lord loves us deeply, but he doesn’t coddle us, and he won’t let us coddle ourselves either. He knows the cancer that time is to our zeal, but he has fresh mercies every morning.
So whatever good you are doing right now, and whatever good you are tempted to quit doing right now, don’t. Don’t give up. Do not weary of doing good. The harvest is coming. Just don’t give up.read the whole post here
The religious authorities were policing a vision of the kingdom that experienced as a burden. Jesus’ invitation to the kingdom is about laying down burdens. Those who know the Scriptures properly can be assured Jesus’ vision is God’s intention all along and not be side-tracked into a life of crushing obligation.
For those unable to join us at MGPC, the service will be live-streamed.
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Song: Jerusalem
Welcome:
Call to Worship
Song: Love Come Down
Prayer Of Confession
Song: Take My Life And Let It Be (Rejoice 477)
Affirming our Faith
Song: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
Bible Reading: Acts 23:12 – 22 – A plot to kill the Apostle Paul is discovered.
Bible Memorisation: Psalm 107:1
Song: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty (Rejoice 51)
Bible Reading: Matthew 12: 1-8
Sermon: Snacks and Side-tracks
The Lord’s Supper
Announcements:
Pastoral Prayer:
Closing Blessing
Song: As You Go
Father’s Eyes by Amy Grant.
Looking at others the way God looks on us.
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