The text this week is James 3:13-18, in which James describes the ‘wisdom that comes from above’ as gentle and merciful, among other things. The worship theme will be the gentle mercy of our God. The visual theme will be sunshowers – the goodness that comes from above.
Here is the link to the YouTube playlist: 150419 Heart Prep
Ephesians 2:4-5 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 5even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.
Titus 3:4-5 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,
Thy Mercy My God is the Theme of My Song – Caedmon’s Call
Psalm 103:1-5 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! 2Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, 3who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, 4who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, 5who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
Psalm 103:8-14 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. 9He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger forever. 10He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. 11For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; 12as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. 13As a father shows compassion to his children, so the LORD shows compassion to those who fear him. 14For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms – Hymn #354
A Mighty Fortress is Our God Nockels
Offertory:
Hast Thou Heard Him, Seen Him, Known Him?
Benediction:
For Today (still no video for this David Jackson favorite)
