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Worship Guide for Sunday, April 26:

SING PRAISE TO THE LORD:

GLORIOUS ONE

God our glorious Creator,
we arise to give You praise
You created all from nothing;
for Your pleasure we are made
The heavens speak about Your glory;
Mountains, trees & fields rejoice
All men made in Your own image
will in praise lift up their voice

God, You are the King of glory,
reigning strong in majesty
You are sovereign over all things,
always doing as You please
None can question Your authority;
none may say, “What have You done?”
Ruling high above all powers,
every victory You’ve won

Glory to God! Glory to God!
Forever we give You praise!

God the glorious Judge, we fear You:
all must face Your judgment seat
You mete out a fiery justice,
separating tares from wheat
All will praise You for Your judgments:
God of wrath, Your power is great!
Justly punishing the wicked;
there is none who can escape

God of mercy, glorious Savior,
we sing Your amazing love
Sending Your own Son to save us:
grace descending from above
Pouring out Your wrath on Jesus
in my place upon the tree
Blood of Christ for sin atoning;
Glorious One, You set me free!

Glory to God! Glory to God!
Forever we give You praise!
Creator God! King, Judge and Savior,
Forever we give You praise!
Words and music by Cary Cox, ©2007 Indescribable Love Music; CCLI #1291654

CALL TO WORSHIP: “Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise!” (Psalm 66:1-2 ESV)

AT THE CROSS (LOVE RAN RED)

There’s a place where mercy reigns,
and never dies
There’s a place where streams of grace
flow deep and wide
Where all the love I’ve ever found
Comes like a flood, Comes flowing down

There’s a place where sin and shame
are powerless
Where my heart has peace with God
and forgiveness
Where all the love I’ve ever found
Comes like a flood, Comes flowing down

Here, my hope is found
Here, on holy ground
Here I bow down, Here I bow down!
Here, arms open wide
Here You save my life
Here I bow down, Here I bow

At the cross, at the cross
I surrender my life
I’m in awe of you! I’m in awe of you!
Where your love ran red,
and my sin washed white!
I owe all to You!
I owe all to You, Jesus!
Words and Music by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Jonas Myrin, Matt Armstrong, Matt Redman;
Countless Wonder Publishing; Fots Music; McKittrick Music; Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Songs; Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Tunes; Atlas Mountain Songs; S.D.G. Publishing; Said And Done Music; sixsteps Music; Sixsteps Songs; Thankyou Music; Worship Together Music; worshiptogether.com songs

JERUSALEM

See Him in Jerusalem,
walking where the crowds are
Once these streets had sung to Him;
Now they cry for murder
Such a frail and lonely Man
holding up the heavy cross
See Him walking in Jerusalem,
On the road to save us

See Him there upon the hill,
hear the scorn and laughter
Silent as a lamb He waits,
praying to the Father
See the King who made the sun
and the moon and shining stars
Let the soldiers hold and nail Him down,
So that He could save them

See Him there upon the cross,
now no longer breathing.
Dust that formed the watching crowds
takes the blood of Jesus
Feel the earth is shaking now;
see the veil is split in two!
And He stood before the wrath of God,
shielding sinners with His blood!

See the empty tomb today:
Death could not contain Him!
Once the Servant of the world;
now in vict’ry reigning!
Lift your voices to the One
who is seated on the throne!
See Him in the New Jerusalem;
Praise the One who saved us!

Lift your voices to the One
who is seated on the throne!
See Him in the New Jerusalem;
Praise the One who saved us!
Praise the One who saved us!
Words and Music by Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, Tiarne Tranter; ©2014 CityAlight Music; CCLI #7003218

BAPTISM

SCRIPTURE READING – ISAIAH 25:6-9

YOU ALONE CAN RESCUE

Who, oh Lord, could save themselves,
Their own soul could heal?
Our shame was deeper than the sea,
Your grace is deeper still!

You alone can rescue,
You alone can save
You alone can lift us from the grave
You came down to find us,
led us out of death
To You alone belongs the highest praise!

You, oh Lord, have made a way;
The great divide You healed
For when our hearts were far away,
Your love went further still
Yes, your love goes further still!

You alone can rescue,
You alone can save
You alone can lift us from the grave
You came down to find us,
led us out of death
To You alone belongs the highest praise!

We lift up our eyes, lift up our eyes
You’re the Giver of Life
(repeat)

You alone can rescue,
You alone can save
You alone can lift us from the grave
You came down to find us,
led us out of death
To You alone belongs the highest praise!
Words and Music by Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin; ©2009 Thankyou Music/Sixsteps Music/Said and Done Music/Jonas Myrin/SHOUT! Publishing; CCLI #1291654

PASTORAL PRAYER

HEAR GOD’S WORD PROCLAIMED

SERMON (Cary Cox): “The New Day in Christ” (Mark 2:18-22)

Review:

Growing controversy –

Text: Mark 2:18-22

I. The Complaint (v18).

Question as Complaint –

Fasting –

Why does Jesus and his disciples not fast with all the others?

II. The Claim (v19-20).

Jesus’ answer – claims about the true nature of his mission and his identity.

There are 3 layers of truth in Jesus’ words:

1. The Wedding Metaphor. Jesus calls attention to WHAT is happening now that he is here.

Understand the times –

Fasting like it’s a funeral, or feasting like it’s a wedding?

Historical context: Jewish weddings –

The Kingdom of God – Jesus’ announcement of what is happening (1:15)

The Messianic Feast – (see Isa 25:6-8; Matt 8:10-11; Revelation 19:6-9).

These are the things Jesus is bringing!

2. The Bridegroom Claim. Jesus calls attention to WHO is here!

Jesus refers to himself 3 times as the “bridgegroom” (John the Baptist does, too – John 3:29)

In the OT, God described himself as the bridegroom of his people, and Israel is described as his bride (Isa 54:5-6; 61:10; 62:4-5; Jer 2:2; Ezek 16:6-8; Hosea 2:14-20)

How can the disciples fast and seek the presence of God, when God himself is with them now in the Person of Jesus (ESV Study Bible notes)?

Jesus as God in Mark:

So far we have seen:
 Isaiah and Malachi’s “Prepare the way of the Lord,” (which spoke of God) applied to Jesus (1:2-3, 9).
 Jesus will baptize with the Holy Spirit (1:8); giving the Spirit in the OT belonged exclusively to God (Edwards).
 Jesus teaches in his own authority, putting his words on level with God’s words (1:22); He is the one with authority to teach and command the people of God, and to interpret the Scriptures authoritatively.
 Called the “Holy One” of God, an OT title of God (1:24).
 Forgives sins, something only God can do (2:5, 7).
 Now, Jesus refers to himself 3 times as Israel’s “bridegroom,” an OT title for God himself.

3. The Cross Prediction. Jesus subtly mentions the HOW he will accomplish all of this.

A future time – (“the days will come”)

when something unexpected will happen: “the bridegroom is taken away from them” (v20)

“taken away” – implies force (Witherington) – see Isaiah 53:8

The cross –

Jesus is not against fasting in itself –

III. The Clarification (v21-22). Jesus adds 2 parables to sum up the radical newness of what he brings:

(1) You can’t sew a new patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment.

(2) You can’t put new wine in an old wineskin (which is already stretched out).

Jesus’ point –

A new day has dawned in the history of God’s salvation with the coming of Jesus Christ!

All things made new – a new covenant, a new people, a new temple, leading to a future in a new Jerusalem, a new heavens and earth.

Application:

Receive Jesus!

SING IN RESPONSE TO GOD’S WORD:

CHRIST IS ALL

I’ve found a treasure that can’t be taken;
Found a well that won’t run dry!
O, worldly pleasure, be now forsaken!
Behold what love, what life is mine!

Christ is all! Christ is all!
And my song will ever be;
Christ is all, All in all!
And my song will ever be,
Christ is all!

And in the trial when storms are raging,
though tears may fall, my soul will rise!
For, there’s a peace that is mine unchanging,
there is a joy that never dies!

Christ is all! Christ is all!
And my song will ever be;
Christ is all, All in all!
And my song will ever be,
Christ is all!

When life is passing, and strength is fading,
I’ll see the One that I adore!
Let this world vanish, oh, give me Jesus!
My great desire, my true reward!

Christ is all! Christ is all!
And my song will ever be;
Christ is all, All in all!
And my song will ever be,
Christ is all!
Words and Music by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa; ©2017 Getty Music Publishing (BMI) / Messenger Hymns (BMI) / Getty Music Hymns and Songs (ASCAP) / Love Your Enemies Publishing (ASCAP) / Adm by MusicServices.org

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HEARING FROM THE BODY (Praises, Testimonies, Prayer Requests)

CORPORATE PRAYER

COMMUNION: The Bread and Cup

CLOSING SONG: THE DOXOLOGY

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow!
Praise Him, all creatures here below!
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host!
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
Words by Thomas Ken, 1674; Tune – OLD HUNDREDTH – by Louis Bourgeois, 1551

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