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Preparing to Worship on Sunday, November 23, 2014

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Sermon: "God, Our Provider, Protector, and Promise"

The preaching passage: Psalm 23

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!"

Psalm 23, written by King David, is one of the most famous passages from the entire Bible. Written by a former shepherd, the psalm explores the ways in which God, our great shepherd, cares for us as our provider, our protector, and even as the actual fulfillment of all His promises to us. 

Songs we'll sing together include:

“On Jordan's Stormy Banks” by Stennet & White (YouTube)

"Shine into Our Night" by Sczebel (YouTube)

"You Never Let Go" by Redman (YouTube)

“Before the Throne of God Above" by Bancroft & Cook (YouTube)

"Psalm 23" by King David

See you Sunday!