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Order of Worship

April 5, 2020

Read:

Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. (Psalm 25:8–10 ESV)

Sing: “One Thing Have I Desired”

One thing have I desired of the Lord
That will I seek after
That I may dwell in
the house of the Lord
All the days of my life

To behold the beauty
The beauty of the Lord
To inquire in His temple
The temple of the Lord

To behold the beauty
The beauty of the Lord
To inquire in His temple
The temple of the Lord

One thing have I desired of the Lord
That will I seek after
That I may dwell in
the house of the Lord
All the days of my life

To behold the beauty
The beauty of the Lord
To inquire in His temple
The temple of the Lord

Read:

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:4–9 ESV)

Sing: “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us”

How deep the Father's love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One
Bring many sons to glory

Behold the man upon a cross
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers

It was my sin that held Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

Listen:

Message on Psalm 33:1-5

Blessing:

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. (Ephesians 1:3 ESV)

Questions:

1. The Bible (and especially the Psalms) often speak of both sorrowful lament and enthusiastic rejoicing. How can we do both?
2. Why is rejoicing something that is particularly fitting for Christians?
3. The Psalmist has a confidence that the Lord’s words and actions are right. How should belief in this truth lead to rejoicing?
4. How does this passage encourage or challenge you in the midst of trials?