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Preparing to Worship on Sunday, September 21, 2014

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Sermon: "Grace Received, Grace Given"

The preaching passage: 2 Samuel 8:1-10:19

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 be looking at one of the greatest demonstrations of grace in the Old Testament: the story of David and Mephibosheth. 

Songs we'll sing together include:

“Come Thou Almighty King” by Wesley (YouTube)

“I Stand Amazed” by Gabriel (YouTube)

Psalm 23

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

“We Are the Body” by Mapes (YouTube)

See you Sunday!