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Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/editorialtpv El día de hoy hablaremos sobre el impacto de los avivamientos del siglo 18 entre los bautistas, especialmente en la obra de Andrew Fuller, de acuerdo al capítulo 2 "The Enlightenment" del libro 2,000 Years of Christ's Power Vol. 5: The Age of Enlightenment and Awakening, por Nick Needham. Ver aquí: https://www.christianfocus.com/products/3092/2000-years-of-christs-power . Páginas: 183-265. El podcast explora el impacto del renacimiento evangélico del siglo 18 en Inglaterra y Gales, destacando la resistencia inicial de los disidentes ortodoxos como Isaac Watts, que encontraron problemático el emocionalismo del renacimiento y el contexto anglicano. A continuación se traza la influencia del renacimiento a través de la revitalización de los bautistas particulares, liderados por el énfasis de Andrew Fuller en la libre oferta del Evangelio, y los bautistas generales, reformados por el trinitarismo de influencia metodista de Daniel Taylor. Además, el podcast examina las importantes contribuciones de mujeres como Anne Dutton y el papel fundamental de los renovadores galeses, como Griffith Jones, Howell Harris, Daniel Rowland y William Williams (famoso por sus himnos), en la configuración de la vida religiosa galesa. Por último, se analiza la persecución que sufrieron los metodistas, las consecuencias duraderas del Renacimiento (nueva himnodia, literatura, denominaciones, misiones y reforma social) y su impacto en cuestiones sociales como la reforma penitenciaria y la abolición de la esclavitud. Siguenos: - Web: https://teologiaparavivir.com/ - Blog: https://semperreformandaperu.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/ - Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/teologiaparavivir/
Today's episode focuses on one of the great people of the Christianity, Isaac Watts' lesser-known, but deeply powerful ideas that comes from his devotional writings. He wrote: “Fixing and living on a particular word of grace for the whole day will let it abide on your heart and whisper to your soul with divine sweetness in the dark and solitary watches of the night.” The idea is simple. Each day, you let one word from Scripture—a word of grace—settle in your soul. Listen to learn more and be inspired!DONATE You can help support this podcast by clicking our secure PayPal account. For donation by check, make payable to Transform This City, P.O. Box 1013, Spring Hill, Tennessee, 37174. “gwot.rocks” is a ministry of Transform This City, a registered 501(C)(3) The Four Spiritual Laws - how you can be born again and have eternal life?The Spirit Filled Life- how you can live each day in the power of God'd Holy Spirit!Voices From The Past Volume 1 & 2"Other Things with... " YouTube ChannelCut & Paste Personal Invitation to invite your friends to check out “gwot.rocks” podcast: I invite you to check out the podcast, “gwot.rocks: God, the World, and Other Things!” It is available on podcast players everywhere! Here is the link to the show's home base for all its episodes: http://podcast.gwot.rocks/ (Ctrl+click to follow the link) LIFE HELPSgwot.rocks home page Transform This City Transform This City Facebook gwot.rocks@transformthiscity.org Thank you for listening! Please tell your friends about us! Listen, share, rate, subscribe! Empowering Encouragement Now segments are based in part on C.H. Spurgeon's Morning & Evening Devotions (public domain.)ChatGPT and/or Bard may be used at times to expedite research material for this podcast.Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian StandardBible®, Copyright © 2016 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. ChristianStandard Bible® and CSB® is a federally registered trademark of Holman Bible Publishers.At times, I also quote from the NIV version of the Bible - Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Give All to Gain All - Matthew 13:44-58When the child of GodLooks into the word of GodAnd sees the Son of GodThey are transformed by the Spirit of GodInto the image of GodFor the glory of God- Warren WiersbeWhen King Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, He was offering Himself up as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.Zechariah 9:9 (ESV)9Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!Behold, your king is coming to you;righteous and having salvation is he,humble and mounted on a donkey,on a colt, the foal of a donkey.Jesus came into Jerusalem on the very day the sacrificial lambs that would become the Passover lambs were brought into Jerusalem from Bethlehem. Jesus is the Passover Lamb (1 Cor. 5:7) who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29).Psalm 118:25-26a (ESV)25Save us, we pray, O Lord!O Lord, we pray, give us success!26Blessed is he who comes in the name [authority] of the Lord!Let's do the math: 10 sins a day x 365 days = 3,650 sins per person per year; Multiplying that by 30 years per person equals 109,500 sins per person in a lifetime. Multiplying that by the 117 billion people who have lived in history = 12 quadrillion, 811 trillion, 500 billion sins.- Jim Denison2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV)21For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.Matthew 27:46 (ESV)46And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”John 19:30 (ESV)30When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished [Tetelestai]," and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.Two little parables about the Kingdom's inestimable value - V. 44-46What is the point to us of the parables in verses 44-46? To get the greater treasure the man had to first give up everything he previously treasured. And for us to really get Jesus we have to do the same. But when we give our all to get Jesus, two things happen: we gain more than we could ever imagine, and we also gain what was ours back better than before.Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small. Love so amazing, so Divine, demands my soul, my life, my all. - Isaac Watts, Verse 4 of When I Survey the Wondrous CrossLearn to know Christ and Him crucified. Learn to sing to Him and say, “Lord Jesus, you are my righteousness, I am your sin. You have taken upon Yourself what is mine and given me what is Yours. You have become what You were not so that I might become what I was not." - Martin LutherAnother parable about the great ‘sorting' to come - V. 47-50Are you ready for the ‘great sorting' to come after Christ returns?Hebrews 9:27-28 (ESV)27And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, 28so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.Remember from Matthew 13 that we are called to be sowers not sorters! Catch all the people you can for Jesus – He will sort out whether they were truly saved or not. True Disciples will bring forth Scripture treasure - V. 51-52In chapter 13 Jesus spoke of making what was a mystery in the past known now. Those who love Jesus will be able to explain how New Testament truth comes out of Old Testament truth.If you don't take who Jesus is, what He has taught, and what He has done for you seriously, you won't see God do much either. But if you recognize how valuable this faith is, you will give up everything to gain Jesus!
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Today's episode is a discussion about conversation. Or maybe it's a conversation about discussion?? No matter, the point is that Isaac Watts has some helpful advice for us if we want to have fruitful interactions with others. You're going to love this conversation! *** If you've considered upgrading your Sistership membership from FREE to Sophie level, now is the time to do that! Next week, we're hosting a live workshop with Elsie Iudicello on a white board tool called Closing Board that is as scrappy as homeschool can get – it's the tool you never knew you needed. To attend the workshop, and so much more, all you have to do is make sure you are a Sophie level member of the Sistership! Just go to scholesisters.com/join and sign up. *** Click here to access today's show notes. Click here to join the FREE area of the Sistership.
Daniel J. Mount and Levi Johnston discuss the best nine songs from Psalm 14.Show NotesFree searchable database of expository songs: https://expositorysongs.com/ Audio version of podcast: https://expositorysongs.buzzsprout.com/ Featured SongsLord, Protect Your People (Psalm 14) - Nathan Clark Georgehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWplWgO22yo O that the Lord's salvation - Henry Francis Lytehttps://hymnary.org/text/o_that_the_lords_salvation The Fool Has Said in His Heart (Psalm 14) - My Soul Among Lions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az_pt_yU9os Psalm 14, Let Deliverance Come Out Of Zion - Karl Kohlhasehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30KBzrzI83U O Savior, Come (Psalm 14) - My Soul Among Lions, Jake Mentzel|Philip Moyerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF_7mSFHYyU https://songbook.warhornmedia.com/songs/psalm-14-o-savior-come-msal/ Fools in their hearts believe and say - Isaac Watts https://hymnary.org/text/fools_in_their_hearts_believe_and_sayThe Fool Speaks in His Heart - Anonymoushttps://hymnary.org/text/the_fool_speaks_in_his_heart_there_is Psalm 14 - David R. Erbhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqTxDI9mvyIPsalm 14 - Ian Whitehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lW2ndgaqEQPsalm 14 (Only Fools) - Randy Gordonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoEWqzveTZ8The Fool Speaks In His Heart (OPC Trinity Psalter 2016)https://hymnary.org/text/the_fool_speaks_in_his_heart_there_isSure wicked Fools, devoid of Shame - Francis Hopkinsonhttps://hymnary.org/text/sure_wicked_fools_devoid_of_shameVain foolish Men profanely boast - Martin Luther (Johann Jacobi, trans.)https://hymnary.org/text/vain_foolish_men_profanely_boast
Welcome to our podcast from Sundays meeting. As it was the first Sunday of the month it was a Cafe Church morning. Ellie led our whole morning assisted by Mae with the worship. Ellie continued our look at the great hymn writers looking at Isaac Watts and When I Survey The Wondrous Cross. During the we created an acrostic of Living Stones, click here to see what we created.
Isaac Watts' influence extends far beyond the hymns he penned. Today, Stephen Nichols reflects on five powerful sayings from Watts, revealing his deep theological insight and enduring impact on Christian worship. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutes-in-church-history-with-stephen-nichols/isaac-watts-in-5-sayings A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Daniel J. Mount and Chad Berry discuss the best songs from Psalm 13.Show NotesFree searchable database of expository songs: https://expositorysongs.com/ Audio version of podcast: https://expositorysongs.buzzsprout.com/ Featured SongsHow Long, O Lord, How Long (Psalm 13) (Sovereign Grace Music / Matthew Carpenter, Lisa Clow, Brittany Born, David Zimmer)https://sovereigngracemusic.org/music/songs/how-long-o-lord-how-long-psalm-13/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdUnNIktxxI How Long, O Lord (Psalm 13) (My Soul Among Lions / Jody Killingsworth, Jake Mentzel)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R00Kl8iwq2E How Long? (Rachel Wilhelm / Jeremy Geddert)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykxwK2iT9PA How Long? (Michael Card / Michael Card)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy7ERI2uRPs Psalm 13 (The Corner Room)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBv21Q_WJp0 How Long, O LORD (Psalm 13) (Abe & Liza Philip / Abe & Liza Philip)https://songsfromscripture.bandcamp.com/track/how-long-o-lord-psalm-13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yci4Ei917QU How Long (Psalm 13) (Kiran Young Wimberly and The McGraths)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCig6M87cy8 Psalm 13:5,6 (Catherine Melodie McCluskey)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFBX8Hmodx4 Song of Lament (Psalm 13) (Alliance Worship)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBDzuGNL7Zg Consider (Jamie Soles)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgr89kZOA0EPsalm 13: How Long? (The Psalms Project)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INXhqpHVFB0 Psalm 13 Word for Word (Zac Fitzsimmons Music)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Umj_bhn6ys How Long, O Lord? (13) (Dan Becker)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EcZmuuJYKkHow Long O Lord (Psalm 13) (Pete Crockett)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYqv32AMNSURe-tuning challenge:How Long Wilt Thou Forget Me, Lord (Charles Wesley)https://expositorysongs.com/lyrics/how-long-wilt-thou-forget-me-lord-charles-wesley/ How Long Wilt Thou Conceal Thy Face (Psalm 13) (Isaac Watts)https://hymnary.org/text/how_long_wilt_thou_conceal_thy_face How Long Wilt Thou Forget Me (Author unknown)https://hymnary.org/text/how_long_wilt_thou_forget_me_o_lord_t
One of the great hymn writers of all time, Isaac Watts, wrote “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.” In penning its lyrics, he used the poetic device of paradox to show a contrast in themes: “my richest gain I count but loss” and “pour contempt on all my pride.” We sometimes call these “oxymorons,” words used in seeming contradiction to themselves—like “awfully good” and “jumbo shrimp.” In the case of Watts’s lyrics, this device is far more profound. Jesus used paradox often. “Blessed are the poor in spirit” (Matthew 5:3), He said, suggesting that those who have no hope will receive more than they could ever hope for. Jesus speaks to you and me who’ve lost someone dear (v. 4), assuring us that those who are sad “will be comforted.” Later in His ministry Jesus says, “Many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first” (19:30). Jesus was showing how in God’s kingdom the common rules of religion don’t apply. These paradoxes tell us that life in Christ defies all expectations: we who are nobodies are cherished as somebodies. It was on the cross that Jesus bore a visual paradox—a crown of thorns. Isaac Watts took this symbol of ridicule and, paradoxically, gave it soaring beauty: “Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, / or thorns compose so rich a crown?” In this we thrill yet are mindful of the final line of the hymn: “Love so amazing, so divine, / demands my soul, my life, my all.”
Segment 1: • Tim Challies Hits Hard: We easily fall into the habit of critiquing sermons rather than learning from them. • What's at Stake? Constant criticism of pastors does little to build us up spiritually. • Biblical Perspective: Matthew 20 reminds us that Scripture isn't random—it's teaching us to focus on Jesus, not just theological nitpicking. Segment 2: • Consumer vs. Servant: Do you approach church expecting to be fed, or expecting to serve? • A Better Way to Listen: Instead of critiquing every word of a sermon, come to church as a needy person, eager to grow. • Matthew 20's Challenge: True greatness in the kingdom isn't found in tearing down but in humbling yourself and serving others. Segment 3: • God's Sovereignty in Your Church: Your pastor is the one God placed in your life for a reason—support and pray for him. • Big Names Aren't Always Better: Older pastors often soften their theology—are we idolizing voices over biblical truth? • Where's Your Assignment? Instead of chasing spiritual celebrity culture, invest in your local church community. Segment 4: • Different Reactions: Why do we mourn some fallen pastors while being outraged by others? • Who Are You Consuming? If a pastor simply echoes your voice, their fall will agitate you. But if they help you love Jesus more, it will grieve you. • Isaac Watts' Warning: Even centuries ago, humanism was creeping into the church—what are we allowing to shape our theology today? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!
Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In today's episode, we continue our journey through the birth of Jesus guided by our favorite Christmas hymns. Hymns of Christmas continues with our guides Joy to the World & Oh Come All Ye Faithful as we look at Luke 2:16-20 and discuss how we are given a testimony to declare of God's faithfulness. I also talk about how brilliant Isaac Watts was and how we should all thank the Catholics for one of these hymns today. Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeshop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/
Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In today's episode, we continue our journey through the birth of Jesus guided by our favorite Christmas hymns. Hymns of Christmas continues with our guides Joy to the World & Oh Come All Ye Faithful as we look at Luke 2:16-20 and discuss how we are given a testimony to declare of God's faithfulness. I also talk about how brilliant Isaac Watts was and how we should all thank the Catholics for one of these hymns today. Facebook & Instagram: @myseminarylifepodContact: emailseminarylife@gmail.comBuy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/mslpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MySeminaryLifeshop: https://my-seminary-life-store.creator-spring.com/
Kirk picks apart not one, not two, but twenty one micro-songs by the great They Might Be Giants.What's that blue thing doing here? Who's knocking on the wall? And for that matter, who's that standing out the window? It's time to answer those questions and many more, as Kirk delves into The Might Be Giants' singular collection of mini-songs, "Fingertips." It's a stylistic smorgasbord of sound, with everything from jazz to rock to lounge to... honestly, genre doesn't exist and "Fingertips" proves it. Each tiny song shines for its brief moment of life, and then lives on forever in your imagination. Written by: John Flansburgh and John LinnellAlbum: Apollo 18 (1992)Listen/Buy: Apple Music | Amazon | SpotifyALSO FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"Particle Man," "Birdhouse In Your Soul," and "Minimum Wage" by They Might Be Giants and "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" by Jimmy Kennedy and Nat Simon from Flood, 1990"Extra Savoir Faire" by TMBG from John Henry, 1994The 2002 documentary Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)“The Simpsons Main Title Theme” by Danny Elfman, 1989“Joy To The World” - lyrics by Isaac Watts as performed by Nat “King” ColeOUTRO SOLOIST: Kirk HamiltonKirk is the host of Strong Songs. He lives in Portland, Oregon, where he likes to play the drums. He thinks he's getting good but he can handle criticism.----LINKS-----RECAST RECOMMENDATION: "Samba Party" by Matteo Mancuso from The Journey, 2023SUPPORT STRONG SONGS!Paypal | Patreon.com/StrongsongsMERCH STOREstore.strongsongspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIAIG: @Kirk_Hamilton | Threads: @Kirk_HamiltonNEWSLETTERnewsletter.kirkhamilton.comJOIN THE DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/GCvKqAM8SmSTRONG SONGS PLAYLISTSSpotify | Apple Music | YouTube MusicSHOW ARTTom Deja, Bossman Graphics--------------------DECEMBER 2024 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSElizabeth CulverMeryl AllisonRobyn MetcalfeCesarBob TuckerCorpus FriskyBen BarronCatherine WarnerDamon WhiteJay SwartzRushDaniel Hannon-BarryChristopher MillerJamie WhiteChristopher McConnellDavid MascettiJoe LaskaKen HirshMelanie AndrichJenness GardnerNathaniel BauernfeindPaul DelaneyDave SharpeSami SamhuriJeremy DawsonAccessViolationDave FloreyDECEMBER 2024 HALF-NOTE PATRONSChristopher Selby SpinkPhilip KellyDaniel NervoKevin StaffordLawrenceSy JacobsirritableIan PiddAndrew HoferJordan GatenbyMelissa KuhnsAshleySeattle Trans And Nonbinary Choral EnsembleKevin MarceloSamantha CoatesJamesMark NadasdiJeffDan CutterJoseph RomeroOl ParkerJohn BerryDanielle KrizClint McElroyMordok's Vape PenInmar GivoniMichael SingerMerv AdrianJoe GalloLauren KnottsDave KolasHenry MindlinMonica St. AngeloStephen WolkwitzSuzanneRand LeShayMaxeric spMatthew JonesThomasAnthony MentzJames McMurryEthan LaserBrian John PeterAaron WilsonDent EarlCarlos LernerMisty HaisfieldAbraham BenrubiLee R.Chris KotarbaLynda MacNeilDick MorganBen SteinSusan GreenGrettir AsmundarsonSean MurphyRandal VegterKaya WoodallRobert Granatdave malloyTim RosenwongAlan MaassNick GallowayHeather Jjohn halpinPeter HardingDavidJohn BaumanMartín SalíasStu BakerSteve MartinoDr Arthur A GrayCarolinaGary PierceMatt BaxterLuigi BocciaE Margaret WartonCharles McGeeCatherine ClauseEthan BaumanKenIsWearingAHatJordan BlockAaron WadeJeff UlmDavid FutterJamieDeebsPortland Eye CareRichard SneddonJanice BerryDoreen CarlsonDavid McDarbyWendy GilchristElliot RosenLisa TurnerPaul WayperMiles FormanBruno GaetaKenneth JungZak RemerRishi SahayJeffrey BeanJason ReitmanAilie FraserRob TsukNATALIE MISTILISJosh SingerAmy Lynn ThornsenAdam WKelli BrockingtonVictoria Yumino caposselaSteve PaquinDavid JoskeBernard KhooRobert HeuerDavid NoahGeraldine ButlerMadeleine MaderJason PrattAbbie BergDoug BelewDermot CrowleyAchint SrivastavaRyan RairighMichael BermanLinda DuffyBonnie PrinsenLiz SegerEoin de BurcaKevin PotterM Shane BordersDallas HockleyJason GerryNell MorseNathan GouwensLauren ReayEric PrestemonCookies250Angela LivingstoneDiane HughesMichael CasnerLowell MeyerStephen TsoneffJoshua HillGeoff GoldenPascal RuegerRandy SouzaClare HolbertonDiane TurnerTom ColemanDhu WikMelmaniacEric HelmJonathan DanielsCaro FieldNaomi WatsonDavid CushmanAlexanderChris KGavin DoigSam FennTanner MortonAJ SchusterJennifer BushDavid StroudBrad CallahanAmanda FurlottiAndrew BakerAndrew FairL.B. MorseBill ThorntonBrian AmoebasBrett DouvilleJeffrey OlsonMatt BetzelNate from KalamazooMelanie StiversRichard TollerAlexander PolsonJustin McElroyArjun SharmaJames JohnsonKevin MorrellColin Hodo
This week Pastor Brent looks at the classic Christmas hymn, "Joy to the World." And while this is among the most popular Christmas songs, the original writer--Isaac Watts--intended this song to focus on Christ's *second* coming, not His first. Yes, Jesus came as a humble servant, but one day, He will return as a conquering King restoring the world to its intended peace.
4th Sunday of Advent ~ December 22, 2024 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Prelude – O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Bell Choir Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Psalm 98, upon which the hymn, “Joy to the World” is based, names the joyful expression of all creation as the response to the news that the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, is coming at long last. Love, not chaos, will reign and balance will be restored. As we get ever closer to Christmas, we acknowledge with the hymn writer, Isaac Watts, that “God rules the world” -- not with sword or domination – but “with truth and grace”. In this, all nations, all of the world will prove God’s presence in and through this peaceful joy. Sing a new song to the Lord. Lift your hearts with gratitude and Joy, Peaceful Joy! Your steadfast love and faithfulness is ever present in our lives with Joy, Peaceful Joy! Let the sea laugh, and all that fills it; the world and those who dwell in it! Let the waters clap their hands; let the hills ring out with joy before the Beloved, who radiates Peace to all the earth. For Love reigns over the world with truth and justice bringing order and balance to all of Creation. * Praise Hymn – “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” #211 The Wreath (The Peaceful Joy Candle:) … Let us pray: Holy God, we await again the arrival of Your son, the Prince of Peace. We long for the peaceful waters of joy that run deep and wide underneath all of life. When we feel the chaos of life bearing down on us, help us to remember that it doesn’t have to be this way. Help us to step into a slower rhythm that is your Peaceful Joy. Let truth and grace rule our hearts this day. Let truth and grace rule in our church this day. Let truth and grace rule the world this day ... In the name of Peace. Amen. Response - “He Came Down” Verse 2 Sung 2X TFWS #2085 Children’s Chat Scripture – Isaiah 2:1-5 (CEB) & Romans 13:11-14 (The Message) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Heaven and Nature Sing Joy to the World” Message: “Make the Nations Prove: Peaceful Joy” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Joy To The World – Bell Choir *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Joy To The World” - verse 4 #246 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Love Came Down at Christmas” #224 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - From Heaven High, To Earth I Come – Elizabeth Krouse
4th Sunday of Advent ~ December 22, 2024 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Prelude – O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Bell Choir Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Psalm 98, upon which the hymn, “Joy to the World” is based, names the joyful expression of all creation as the response to the news that the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, is coming at long last. Love, not chaos, will reign and balance will be restored. As we get ever closer to Christmas, we acknowledge with the hymn writer, Isaac Watts, that “God rules the world” -- not with sword or domination – but “with truth and grace”. In this, all nations, all of the world will prove God’s presence in and through this peaceful joy. Sing a new song to the Lord. Lift your hearts with gratitude and Joy, Peaceful Joy! Your steadfast love and faithfulness is ever present in our lives with Joy, Peaceful Joy! Let the sea laugh, and all that fills it; the world and those who dwell in it! Let the waters clap their hands; let the hills ring out with joy before the Beloved, who radiates Peace to all the earth. For Love reigns over the world with truth and justice bringing order and balance to all of Creation. * Praise Hymn – “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” #211 The Wreath (The Peaceful Joy Candle:) … Let us pray: Holy God, we await again the arrival of Your son, the Prince of Peace. We long for the peaceful waters of joy that run deep and wide underneath all of life. When we feel the chaos of life bearing down on us, help us to remember that it doesn’t have to be this way. Help us to step into a slower rhythm that is your Peaceful Joy. Let truth and grace rule our hearts this day. Let truth and grace rule in our church this day. Let truth and grace rule the world this day ... In the name of Peace. Amen. Response - “He Came Down” Verse 2 Sung 2X TFWS #2085 Children’s Chat Scripture – Isaiah 2:1-5 (CEB) & Romans 13:11-14 (The Message) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Heaven and Nature Sing Joy to the World” Message: “Make the Nations Prove: Peaceful Joy” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Joy To The World – Bell Choir *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Joy To The World” - verse 4 #246 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Love Came Down at Christmas” #224 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - From Heaven High, To Earth I Come – Elizabeth Krouse
4th Sunday of Advent ~ December 22, 2024 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Prelude – O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Bell Choir Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Psalm 98, upon which the hymn, “Joy to the World” is based, names the joyful expression of all creation as the response to the news that the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, is coming at long last. Love, not chaos, will reign and balance will be restored. As we get ever closer to Christmas, we acknowledge with the hymn writer, Isaac Watts, that “God rules the world” -- not with sword or domination – but “with truth and grace”. In this, all nations, all of the world will prove God’s presence in and through this peaceful joy. Sing a new song to the Lord. Lift your hearts with gratitude and Joy, Peaceful Joy! Your steadfast love and faithfulness is ever present in our lives with Joy, Peaceful Joy! Let the sea laugh, and all that fills it; the world and those who dwell in it! Let the waters clap their hands; let the hills ring out with joy before the Beloved, who radiates Peace to all the earth. For Love reigns over the world with truth and justice bringing order and balance to all of Creation. * Praise Hymn – “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” #211 The Wreath (The Peaceful Joy Candle:) … Let us pray: Holy God, we await again the arrival of Your son, the Prince of Peace. We long for the peaceful waters of joy that run deep and wide underneath all of life. When we feel the chaos of life bearing down on us, help us to remember that it doesn’t have to be this way. Help us to step into a slower rhythm that is your Peaceful Joy. Let truth and grace rule our hearts this day. Let truth and grace rule in our church this day. Let truth and grace rule the world this day ... In the name of Peace. Amen. Response - “He Came Down” Verse 2 Sung 2X TFWS #2085 Children’s Chat Scripture – Isaiah 2:1-5 (CEB) & Romans 13:11-14 (The Message) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Heaven and Nature Sing Joy to the World” Message: “Make the Nations Prove: Peaceful Joy” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Joy To The World – Bell Choir *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Joy To The World” - verse 4 #246 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Love Came Down at Christmas” #224 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - From Heaven High, To Earth I Come – Elizabeth Krouse
4th Sunday of Advent ~ December 22, 2024 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Prelude – O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Bell Choir Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Psalm 98, upon which the hymn, “Joy to the World” is based, names the joyful expression of all creation as the response to the news that the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, is coming at long last. Love, not chaos, will reign and balance will be restored. As we get ever closer to Christmas, we acknowledge with the hymn writer, Isaac Watts, that “God rules the world” -- not with sword or domination – but “with truth and grace”. In this, all nations, all of the world will prove God’s presence in and through this peaceful joy. Sing a new song to the Lord. Lift your hearts with gratitude and Joy, Peaceful Joy! Your steadfast love and faithfulness is ever present in our lives with Joy, Peaceful Joy! Let the sea laugh, and all that fills it; the world and those who dwell in it! Let the waters clap their hands; let the hills ring out with joy before the Beloved, who radiates Peace to all the earth. For Love reigns over the world with truth and justice bringing order and balance to all of Creation. * Praise Hymn – “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” #211 The Wreath (The Peaceful Joy Candle:) … Let us pray: Holy God, we await again the arrival of Your son, the Prince of Peace. We long for the peaceful waters of joy that run deep and wide underneath all of life. When we feel the chaos of life bearing down on us, help us to remember that it doesn’t have to be this way. Help us to step into a slower rhythm that is your Peaceful Joy. Let truth and grace rule our hearts this day. Let truth and grace rule in our church this day. Let truth and grace rule the world this day ... In the name of Peace. Amen. Response - “He Came Down” Verse 2 Sung 2X TFWS #2085 Children’s Chat Scripture – Isaiah 2:1-5 (CEB) & Romans 13:11-14 (The Message) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Heaven and Nature Sing Joy to the World” Message: “Make the Nations Prove: Peaceful Joy” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Joy To The World – Bell Choir *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Joy To The World” - verse 4 #246 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Love Came Down at Christmas” #224 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - From Heaven High, To Earth I Come – Elizabeth Krouse
4th Sunday of Advent ~ December 22, 2024 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Prelude – O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Bell Choir Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Psalm 98, upon which the hymn, “Joy to the World” is based, names the joyful expression of all creation as the response to the news that the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, is coming at long last. Love, not chaos, will reign and balance will be restored. As we get ever closer to Christmas, we acknowledge with the hymn writer, Isaac Watts, that “God rules the world” -- not with sword or domination – but “with truth and grace”. In this, all nations, all of the world will prove God’s presence in and through this peaceful joy. Sing a new song to the Lord. Lift your hearts with gratitude and Joy, Peaceful Joy! Your steadfast love and faithfulness is ever present in our lives with Joy, Peaceful Joy! Let the sea laugh, and all that fills it; the world and those who dwell in it! Let the waters clap their hands; let the hills ring out with joy before the Beloved, who radiates Peace to all the earth. For Love reigns over the world with truth and justice bringing order and balance to all of Creation. * Praise Hymn – “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” #211 The Wreath (The Peaceful Joy Candle:) … Let us pray: Holy God, we await again the arrival of Your son, the Prince of Peace. We long for the peaceful waters of joy that run deep and wide underneath all of life. When we feel the chaos of life bearing down on us, help us to remember that it doesn’t have to be this way. Help us to step into a slower rhythm that is your Peaceful Joy. Let truth and grace rule our hearts this day. Let truth and grace rule in our church this day. Let truth and grace rule the world this day ... In the name of Peace. Amen. Response - “He Came Down” Verse 2 Sung 2X TFWS #2085 Children’s Chat Scripture – Isaiah 2:1-5 (CEB) & Romans 13:11-14 (The Message) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Heaven and Nature Sing Joy to the World” Message: “Make the Nations Prove: Peaceful Joy” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Joy To The World – Bell Choir *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Joy To The World” - verse 4 #246 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Love Came Down at Christmas” #224 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - From Heaven High, To Earth I Come – Elizabeth Krouse
4th Sunday of Advent ~ December 22, 2024 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Prelude – O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Bell Choir Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Psalm 98, upon which the hymn, “Joy to the World” is based, names the joyful expression of all creation as the response to the news that the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, is coming at long last. Love, not chaos, will reign and balance will be restored. As we get ever closer to Christmas, we acknowledge with the hymn writer, Isaac Watts, that “God rules the world” -- not with sword or domination – but “with truth and grace”. In this, all nations, all of the world will prove God’s presence in and through this peaceful joy. Sing a new song to the Lord. Lift your hearts with gratitude and Joy, Peaceful Joy! Your steadfast love and faithfulness is ever present in our lives with Joy, Peaceful Joy! Let the sea laugh, and all that fills it; the world and those who dwell in it! Let the waters clap their hands; let the hills ring out with joy before the Beloved, who radiates Peace to all the earth. For Love reigns over the world with truth and justice bringing order and balance to all of Creation. * Praise Hymn – “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” #211 The Wreath (The Peaceful Joy Candle:) … Let us pray: Holy God, we await again the arrival of Your son, the Prince of Peace. We long for the peaceful waters of joy that run deep and wide underneath all of life. When we feel the chaos of life bearing down on us, help us to remember that it doesn’t have to be this way. Help us to step into a slower rhythm that is your Peaceful Joy. Let truth and grace rule our hearts this day. Let truth and grace rule in our church this day. Let truth and grace rule the world this day ... In the name of Peace. Amen. Response - “He Came Down” Verse 2 Sung 2X TFWS #2085 Children’s Chat Scripture – Isaiah 2:1-5 (CEB) & Romans 13:11-14 (The Message) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Heaven and Nature Sing Joy to the World” Message: “Make the Nations Prove: Peaceful Joy” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Joy To The World – Bell Choir *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Joy To The World” - verse 4 #246 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Love Came Down at Christmas” #224 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - From Heaven High, To Earth I Come – Elizabeth Krouse
4th Sunday of Advent ~ December 22, 2024 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Prelude – O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Bell Choir Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Psalm 98, upon which the hymn, “Joy to the World” is based, names the joyful expression of all creation as the response to the news that the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, is coming at long last. Love, not chaos, will reign and balance will be restored. As we get ever closer to Christmas, we acknowledge with the hymn writer, Isaac Watts, that “God rules the world” -- not with sword or domination – but “with truth and grace”. In this, all nations, all of the world will prove God’s presence in and through this peaceful joy. Sing a new song to the Lord. Lift your hearts with gratitude and Joy, Peaceful Joy! Your steadfast love and faithfulness is ever present in our lives with Joy, Peaceful Joy! Let the sea laugh, and all that fills it; the world and those who dwell in it! Let the waters clap their hands; let the hills ring out with joy before the Beloved, who radiates Peace to all the earth. For Love reigns over the world with truth and justice bringing order and balance to all of Creation. * Praise Hymn – “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” #211 The Wreath (The Peaceful Joy Candle:) … Let us pray: Holy God, we await again the arrival of Your son, the Prince of Peace. We long for the peaceful waters of joy that run deep and wide underneath all of life. When we feel the chaos of life bearing down on us, help us to remember that it doesn’t have to be this way. Help us to step into a slower rhythm that is your Peaceful Joy. Let truth and grace rule our hearts this day. Let truth and grace rule in our church this day. Let truth and grace rule the world this day ... In the name of Peace. Amen. Response - “He Came Down” Verse 2 Sung 2X TFWS #2085 Children’s Chat Scripture – Isaiah 2:1-5 (CEB) & Romans 13:11-14 (The Message) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Heaven and Nature Sing Joy to the World” Message: “Make the Nations Prove: Peaceful Joy” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Joy To The World – Bell Choir *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Joy To The World” - verse 4 #246 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Love Came Down at Christmas” #224 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - From Heaven High, To Earth I Come – Elizabeth Krouse
4th Sunday of Advent ~ December 22, 2024 Rev. Kendra Balliet Organist Jim Ross Prelude – O Come, O Come Emmanuel – Bell Choir Welcome & Announcements *Call to Worship Psalm 98, upon which the hymn, “Joy to the World” is based, names the joyful expression of all creation as the response to the news that the Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, is coming at long last. Love, not chaos, will reign and balance will be restored. As we get ever closer to Christmas, we acknowledge with the hymn writer, Isaac Watts, that “God rules the world” -- not with sword or domination – but “with truth and grace”. In this, all nations, all of the world will prove God’s presence in and through this peaceful joy. Sing a new song to the Lord. Lift your hearts with gratitude and Joy, Peaceful Joy! Your steadfast love and faithfulness is ever present in our lives with Joy, Peaceful Joy! Let the sea laugh, and all that fills it; the world and those who dwell in it! Let the waters clap their hands; let the hills ring out with joy before the Beloved, who radiates Peace to all the earth. For Love reigns over the world with truth and justice bringing order and balance to all of Creation. * Praise Hymn – “O Come, O Come Emmanuel” #211 The Wreath (The Peaceful Joy Candle:) … Let us pray: Holy God, we await again the arrival of Your son, the Prince of Peace. We long for the peaceful waters of joy that run deep and wide underneath all of life. When we feel the chaos of life bearing down on us, help us to remember that it doesn’t have to be this way. Help us to step into a slower rhythm that is your Peaceful Joy. Let truth and grace rule our hearts this day. Let truth and grace rule in our church this day. Let truth and grace rule the world this day ... In the name of Peace. Amen. Response - “He Came Down” Verse 2 Sung 2X TFWS #2085 Children’s Chat Scripture – Isaiah 2:1-5 (CEB) & Romans 13:11-14 (The Message) Pastor: The Word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God Series: “Heaven and Nature Sing Joy to the World” Message: “Make the Nations Prove: Peaceful Joy” Tithes and Offering Offertory – Joy To The World – Bell Choir *Doxology – Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow #94 Prayers of the People - Joys and Concerns *Prayer Hymn – “Joy To The World” - verse 4 #246 Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer *Closing Hymn – “Love Came Down at Christmas” #224 Action Steps and Benediction Postlude - From Heaven High, To Earth I Come – Elizabeth Krouse
Today, on Karl and Crew, we examined the origins of the popular Christmas song, "Joy to the World." It was written by Isaac Watts, an English writer and theologian. The song was intended to be sung year-round, and it's based on Psalm 98. Our special guest was author, speaker, and podcaster Kathi Lipp. She shared about meal prepping and holiday plans. Her new book is called Sabbath Soup: Weekly Menus and Rhythms to Make Space for a Day of Rest. Finally, we also mentioned that Moody has several Christmas specials to enjoy, including the Karl and Crew Special. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew podcast. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood | Parenting Tips From Funny Moms
This month's Deep Dive series is all about family dynamics. Listen to the whole playlist on Spotify. Are you the “bad parent” in your home? The enforcer of bedtimes, the keeper of deadlines, the stern shusher in the church pew? Or are you the “good parent,” the authority figure more likely to agree that time is a construct and that ice cream not only can, but should, be what's for dinner? This week we're breaking down how this dynamic plays out in each of our homes whether the primary caregiver has to always be stuck with the Killer of Joy role how this can play out when parents are divorced how drill sergeants can ease up on the oversight how the “good time Charlies” can become more aware As in most things, change is possible when we watch our stories. These aren't roles that have to harden in amber and then never change. The Carrier of the Diaper Bag and The Worrier of All Potential Outcomes deserves to kick back once in a while too. Here are links to some of resources we discuss in the episode: Isaac Watts' poem “Love Between Brothers and Sisters” Julia Austin for Madame Noire: How The Good Cop/Bad Cop Parenting Dynamic Ruins Marriages James Lehman for Empowering Parents: Good Cop/Bad Cop Parenting This clip from the movie The Great Santini Our episode Parenting as a Team We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ Future Fans: helping little kids become BIG fans - https://www.futurefans.com What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson. mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid's behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, preferred parent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This sermon emphasizes joy in the face of difficulties, using Psalm 98 as the main text, which is the psalm that Isaac Watts based his hymn, “Joy To The World” off of. Pastor Kyle explains that true joy stems from understanding Jesus' work—His salvation offered to all through His death and resurrection. Even thought we all have struggles in life, they don't need to diminish the joy we can have when we keep the eternal perspective of salvation and heaven The post Psalm 98 – Christmas Joy appeared first on Island Pond Baptist Church.
WELCOME TO THE CITADEL CHURCH ONLINE! We are so excited to connect with you this week! We pray you are blessed & that you find a place to belong here in our community. Join us in this special holiday series, Songs of the Season, as we explore the profound meaning behind the beloved Christmas songs. In this episode we'll look at a classic hymn "Joy to the World" and its surprising origins. Pastor Craig dives into how Psalms 98 inspired Isaac Watts to write this timeless song and how it wasn't originally intended as a Christmas carol. We'll unpack the deeper theological significance of joy in Christian worship, examining the connection of the song and how Jesus's reign of love gives us lasting reason to rejoice. This episode challenges listeners to reflect on how we receive God in our lives and what it truly means to be joyful participants in God's kingdom and asks use to look for the deeper significance in some of our favorite holiday classics. UPDATE YOUR EMAIL INFO HERE: www.citadelnyc.church/ Next Steps: www.citadelnyc.church/next-steps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelNYC.church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CitadelNYC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citadelnyc_church/ Website: citadelnyc.church
Thursday 28th November: Isaac Watts by St Martin's Voices
I will share with you several artifacts associated with Watts, including three girls samplers, on which Watts' texts are embroidered. I also share with you my first published piece, sung by the Sacred Nine Singers!To view pics of the artifacts, visit https://sacrednine.com/podguestnews
Is the Hackney town of Stoke Newington a place of true stoke or is it simply just a name? Perhaps the Father of English Hymnody, Isaac Watts, who wrote the most stoke inducing hymn of all time may provide a clue within his lyrics. Take a virtual historical stroll through Stoke Newington and more with Strider. Strider's Special Makin' Memories Raw Dog Captain Hat Sources: britannica.comworldhistory.org 'Gnosticism' by Rebecca Denova 2021, pastemagazine.com by ‘Hackney Why You Must Make Time For This Underrated London Neighborhood' by Bryony Parker 2022, stokenewingtonhistory.com, thehistorypress.co.uk ‘Stoke Newington: The Dissenting History of a London Parish' by Rab MacWilliam 2021, wikipedia.org
Roy Jenkins looks at the life, work and continuing influence of Isaac Watts, the great hymn-writer who was born in Southampton 350 years ago. Of the six or seven hundred hymns he composed a good handful are sung each week in services across the denominations, and some have become fixed points in worship for Easter, Christmas and even Remembrance Sunday. Ironically, some have made their way into Anglican hymnaries, despite the fact that Watts and his family faced severe privations for not worshipping at an Anglican church - his father was imprisoned on several occasions for being a 'dissenter'. Certain hymns (notably 'Joy to the World') have been translated into many languages, including Cherokee, German, French, Zulu Welsh. Celebrated in his day as a profound thinker, poet and logician Watts' influence is felt far and wide for introducing the practice of making emotionally expressive hymns an integral part of worship.
Join us for a study of Hymn 629 in The Lutheran Hymnal, "Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds" by Isaac Watts (and Bernard Schumacher - verse 4), based on Psalm 78:1-8. Learn about the man who wrote this hymn and meditate on the Scriptural foundation for it in this episode. It is our prayer that the study will familiarize you with the hymn so that it is more meaningful when you sing it in church. May the LORD bless our efforts in Christian Education to the glory of His name and the building up of His kingdom among us!
This is message 20 in the Seven Churches of Revelation. Revelation 3:7-13 The Philadelphia church age, covering the years 1700 to 1900, was a dynamic period marked by a surge in missions work and spiritual revival. This era witnessed the influential efforts of the Moravians, who pioneered the mordern missionary movement under the leaders like Count Nicholas von Zinzendorf. Their global missionary activities were complemented by spiritual awakenings across Europe and America, notable through figures like John and Charles Wesley and the impactful preaching of George Whitfield and Jonathan Edwards. This period also saw the rise of significant cult movements as a counterforce, challenging the orthodoxy of the expanding Christian faith. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through Pushpay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc
Today on the Christian History Almanac we remember Isaac Watts and his role in shaping modern hymnody and singing in church. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: When You Meet Jesus | Gospel Encounters Conference Pre-order: Hitchhiking with Prophets: A Ride Through the Salvation Story of the Old Testament by Chad Bird 30 Minutes in the NT on Youtube Remembering Rod Rosenbladt Encouragement for Motherhood Edited by Katie Koplin More from the hosts: Dan van Voorhis SHOW TRANSCRIPTS are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).
Talk 33 Mark 11:1-10 The Triumphal Entry Welcome to Talk 33 in our series on Mark's Gospel. Today we're looking at what is often referred to as Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This is found not only in Mark 11:1-10, but also in Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, and John 12:12-19. We will be concentrating on Mark's account, but we'll also refer to the other accounts where they enrich our understanding of this wonderful event in the life of Jesus. But first, let's read Mark 11:1-10. 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 3 If anyone asks you, 'Why are you doing this?' tell him, 'The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.'" 4 They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it, 5 some people standing there asked, "What are you doing, untying that colt?" 6 They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go. 7 When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9 Those who went ahead and those who followed shouted, "Hosanna!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" 10 "Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!" "Hosanna in the highest!" Today we're going to look at six things this passage teaches us about Jesus, but first let's set the scene in the overall context of Jesus' life and ministry. Jesus had spent three and a half years teaching his disciples, meeting the needs of the people, forgiving sinners, feeding the hungry, healing the sick, driving out demons, giving sight to the blind, cleansing the lepers, and raising the dead. He is now on his way to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover with his disciples and where within less than a week he will be crucified. The Passover was the annual festival celebrated by the Jews in memory of their ancestors' deliverance from slavery in Egypt. It was called the Passover because the angel of death sent by God as the final judgment on the Egyptians passed over the Israelites when he saw the blood of a lamb sprinkled on the doorposts of their houses. What Jesus was to do later that week was to become the final Passover Lamb whose blood was to be shed on the cross to save not only the Israelites but those of all nations who would trust in him as the atoning sacrifice for their sins. Few, if any, in the crowd who were praising Jesus as the coming king would have understood this. It's more likely that they were expecting him to use his miracle working power to overthrow the Romans, but God's plan and purpose was far bigger than that. Jesus had not come to save Israel from the power of Rome, but the entire world from the power and consequences of sin. So Jesus comes, not as a military conqueror riding on a horse or in a chariot, but as the humble king of peace, riding on a young donkey as prophesied in Zechariah 9:9: Rejoice greatly O Daughter of Zion! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. So, having set the scene, let's now see what the passage teaches us about Jesus. As we saw right at the beginning of Mark's Gospel, Mark's intention is to proclaim Jesus as the Christ (the Messiah), the Son of God. This has been clear throughout all he has taught us about Jesus so far, but nowhere is it clearer than in today's passage. First, we see that Jesus was a man with authority He tells his disciples what to do, and they do it. Note the words of instruction in verses 1-3. Jesus sent two of his disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you… you will find a colt tied there … Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, 'Why are you doing this?' tell him, 'The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.'" Jesus expects unquestioning obedience from his disciples, and this includes the owner of the donkey – Tell him, The Lord needs it. In fact, with the exception of the Pharisees (Luke 19:39-40), everyone in the story accepts the authority of Jesus. Even the crowd of pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem for the Passover festival acknowledge that Jesus is the one who comes in the name of (with the authority of) the Lord (v9). They even proclaim him as the King of Israel (John 12:13). And finally, it seems that even the young donkey seems to have accepted his authority. No one had ever ridden him (v2). He was an unbroken animal. But the lowly beast submits to the authority of his Maker and carries Jesus on his final journey into Jerusalem. Jesus was a prophet He was a man who received supernatural revelation and this gave him detailed foreknowledge of future events. Notice what he says in verse 2 : Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. Now Jesus was on his way up from Jericho where he had healed blind Bartimaeus and the village where the donkey was was ahead of him. He had certainly not been there recently. He had travelled over 100 miles from Capernaum at the northern end of the Sea of Galilee. There is no suggestion that he had made a private arrangement with the owners. Yet he knew exactly where the donkey was – just at the entrance of the village. He knew it was tied there. He knew that no one had ever ridden it. He knew it would be available. Of course, if you have a mind to, you can possibly think of a natural explanation of how Jesus knew all these things, but please bear in mind that Jesus frequently knew things by supernatural revelation. He knew that Peter would catch a fish and find a coin in its mouth, enough to pay the temple tax (Matthew 17:24-27). He knew that the woman of Samaria had had five husbands and that the man she was living with was not her husband (John 4:17-18). And in Mark 14:12-16 he knew that when he sent two of his disciples to go and prepare for the Passover meal, when they went into the city they would find a man carrying a waterpot. And in Luke 19:41-44 when he finally reaches Jerusalem he weeps over it and predicts in detail the tragic events which were to take place there some forty years later in AD 70. So the Gospels are very clear that Jesus often knew things supernaturally. But was this because he was God, or was it because as a man he received supernatural revelation through the Holy Spirit? In answering this question it's important to stress that Jesus is and always was God, and God is omniscient. He knows everything. And Jesus did not cease to be God while he was here on earth. However, although he was God, it seems that as man he did not know everything. Returning to our passage, we see in verse 3 that, although he knows about the donkey, he says, If anyone asks you, 'Why are you doing this?' rather than Someone will ask you. And, as we'll see in our next talk, there's another illustration of this in verse 13 where we're told that: Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he (Jesus) went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs (v13). So in my view, the flashes of supernatural revelation Jesus received while he was here on earth are best understood to result not from his deity, but from the revelation of the Spirit. If they do not in themselves prove his deity, they certainly show how close was his relationship with his Father in Heaven. They were supernatural gifts from the Holy Spirit, and if we keep filled with the Spirit, similar gifts may be ours too as, of course, the Holy Spirit determines (1 Corinthians 12:11). Remember how Peter knew that Ananias and Sapphira were lying (Acts 5)? Peter was not God, but he received revelation from God, the Holy Spirit. Jesus, even though he was God, was also man, and he received revelation in the same way. But that brings us to the next lesson about Jesus. Jesus was the Messiah Now if, as we have just been saying, Jesus received prophetic revelation through the leading and power of the Holy Spirit, the same is true of the miracles he performed. The miracles were the reason for the people's joy on Palm Sunday: When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen (Luke 19:37). They were longing for the coming of their long-awaited Messiah, which in Hebrew means anointed one. You will remember, of course, that when he was preaching in the synagogue at Nazareth, Jesus had read these words from Isaiah 61:1-2: The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favour (Luke 4:18-19), and had gone on to say, Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing (v21). In saying this he was claiming to be none other than the anointed one (the Messiah), and he had gone on to prove it by preaching good news to the poor, proclaiming freedom for the prisoners, recovery of sight to the blind, and releasing the oppressed. So the people on Palm Sunday were praising God not only for all the miracles they had seen, but because those miracles might well indicate that at last the Messiah had come. So they acknowledge Jesus as the Son of David, (Matthew 21:9), the king who comes in the name of the Lord (Luke 19:38). So Jesus was a man of authority. But he was more than that. He was a prophet. But he was more than that. He was the Messiah. So what does our passage teach about what should be our attitude towards him? Jesus is worthy of our worship Among the crowd around Jesus on that first Palm Sunday, there must have been surely a variety of opinions and attitudes. There were the twelve disciples who had already come to believe that Jesus was the Messiah. There were undoubtedly other followers who had either already formed the same opinion or who were at least on the point of doing so. There may also have been those who, caught up in the excitement and emotion of the moment joined in the celebration without really understanding what was happening. And there were of course those like the Pharisees who understood what Jesus was claiming to be and who wanted to kill him because of it. So can we really say that they were all worshipping Jesus? Three things suggest to me that many certainly were. First, their actions indicate it. Some threw their cloaks and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road in front of Jesus (v8). Secondly, their words, taken from all four Gospels, imply it: Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in Heaven and glory in the highest! Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Blessed is the King of Israel! And thirdly, the Pharisees seem to have interpreted it as worship. They said to Jesus: Teacher, rebuke your disciples! But Jesus replied, I tell you, if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out (Luke 19:39-40). So if this wasn't worship, it certainly looked like it! And their worship was centred around three main things: o What Jesus had done for them (working miracles) o Who he was (the Son of David, the King who comes with the authority of the Lord) o The coming Kingdom of God. And these are just the reasons we should worship him too. Jesus is worthy of our trust But Jesus is not only worthy of our worship. He is worthy of our trust too. The two disciples he sent ahead to get the donkey had come to trust Jesus, even when what he asked them to do might have been questionable. But they had not always. Remember, for example, the feeding of the 5,000? Jesus says, You give them something to eat. But, they reason, that would take eight months of a man's wages. Again and again, they had questioned his instructions, but by now they were learning to trust him. They obey his instructions and, of course, find things just as Jesus has said. They had learned to trust him, because they had discovered that Jesus knows best. And we can trust him too. He sees what we cannot see. He knows what we do not know. He has detailed knowledge of future events. And, of course, we can trust him, not only because of his knowledge, but also because of his power. He is not only omniscient. He is omnipotent. He is no longer here on earth as man, exercising power as he was led by the Spirit. He is seated at God's right hand. All authority has been given to him in Heaven and on earth. We can trust him because he has the power and authority to accomplish whatever he knows is best for us. And we can trust him because he is good. An all-powerful God who was not good would not be someone to trust, but rather to fear. But our God is not a king who comes to terrorise his people. Like Jerusalem of old, we can rejoice greatly because our king comes to us gentle and riding on a donkey. The gentleness, the humility, the goodness and love of Jesus assure us that we can trust him. And finally… Jesus is worthy of our obedience and sacrifice We have already seen the trust and obedience of the two disciples Jesus sent to get the colt. But we also see the sacrifice of those who spread their cloaks on the road (v8). No thought of how dirty or how damaged they might get, not only from the hooves of the donkey but also from the feet of the crowd who were following Jesus. Their worship was expressed in an extravagant disregard for their worldly possessions. And they did not understand that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem to suffer and die for the forgiveness of their sins. But we do. How much more extravagant should be our commitment to the Lord Jesus? But now, one final thought. We have seen in this passage that Jesus was a man of authority, a man who received supernatural revelation of future events. We have seen that he was the Messiah, the Son of David, the king of Israel. And yet the story reveals that he needed something. He needed a donkey! Note those words in verse 3 – The Lord… needs it. The Lord, the Creator of the universe needed a donkey! It was to play a part in the fulfilment of God's purposes. And, believe it or not, he needs you too. Of course, he could fulfil his purposes without us, but he has chosen not to. He has chosen to use donkeys like Peter and Andrew and James and John, like you and like me. Do you know who he is? How extravagantly will you worship him? How much will you trust him? To what extent will you obey him? Jesus is worthy of your sacrificial obedience. He won't enforce it. But doesn't his love demand it. Isaac Watts certainly thought so: Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were an off'ring far too small. Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all.
***First, listen to Episode #93 for Part 1!*** Isaac Watts is regarded as the "Godfather of English hymnody," having penned some of the greatest hymns that we still sing today! Lesser known is the family who became his benefactors so that he was able to accomplish so much during his lifetime. In this episode, Tracie is joined by Abigail Medford, who tells the story of the unique connection between Isaac Watts and his generous friends, the Abneys. How did this aristocratic family help Isaac Watts to become one of the greatest hymn writers of all time? You will have to listen to find out! Please let us know what you think by rating and reviewing this podcast in Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can also leave a comment on each episode and share what helped you most so that others can decide if it would help them, too! If you know of someone who can be helped by listening to the Abundant Living Podcast, please share this podcast with them. We love hearing from our listeners, whether through comments on our Instagram or messaging us on our website, christianladiesfellowship.com. You may also apply to be a part of our private Facebook group, but be sure to answer all the questions and agree to the group rules when you click to join. You can also email Tracie directly at tburns@immanueljax.org. Thank you for being part of this uplifting and encouraging community of ladies who want to live abundantly for the Lord!
Isaac Watts is regarded as the "Godfather of English hymnody," having penned some of the greatest hymns that we still sing today! Lesser known is the family who became his benefactors so that he was able to accomplish so much during his lifetime. In this episode, Tracie is joined by Abigail Medford, who tells the story of the unique connection between Isaac Watts and his generous friends, the Abneys. How did this aristocratic family help Isaac Watts to become one of the greatest hymn writers of all time? You will have to listen to find out! ***Listen to Episode #94 for Part 2!*** Please let us know what you think by rating and reviewing this podcast in Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can also leave a comment on each episode and share what helped you most so that others can decide if it would help them, too! If you know of someone who can be helped by listening to the Abundant Living Podcast, please share this podcast with them. We love hearing from our listeners, whether through comments on our Instagram or messaging us on our website, christianladiesfellowship.com. You may also apply to be a part of our private Facebook group, but be sure to answer all the questions and agree to the group rules when you click to join. You can also email Tracie directly at tburns@immanueljax.org. Thank you for being part of this uplifting and encouraging community of ladies who want to live abundantly for the Lord!
This video features a devotion focusing on the significance of Jesus Christ's final sayings on the cross, as shared by the speaker who has been reaching people worldwide with these messages. The speaker shares a personal anecdote about being recognized by a civil servant due to the widespread sharing of these devotions. The importance of the word of God and truth is emphasized, along with a reflection on the hymn 'At the Cross' by Isaac Watts, which is based on Galatians 6:14. The speaker then delves into the Easter season theme, examining Jesus' last sayings from the cross. These include a cry of supplication for forgiveness, a cry of salvation promising paradise to a thief, a cry of preservation towards his mother Mary, and a cry of desolation feeling forsaken. The focus of the devotion is on a cry of lamentation highlighted in John's Gospel, where Jesus expresses physical thirst. This moment is juxtaposed with his identity as the source of living water, emphasizing his dual nature as fully God and fully man. The speaker concludes with a call to trust in Jesus for the forgiveness of sins and announces the intention to continue sharing words from the word in future devotions. 00:00 Opening Reflections and Personal Anecdotes 01:30 Exploring the Power of Devotion 02:40 The Last Sayings from the Cross: A Deep Dive 04:12 A Cry of Lamentation: Jesus' Thirst on the Cross 05:01 The Humanity of Jesus: Thirst, Hunger, and Suffering 08:57 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Faith --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gnbc/message
Today's video addresses the joy and happiness found in knowing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, emphasizing the importance of living a life that honors and glorifies Him. It begins with quoting Isaac Watts and the profound impact of the cross on the believer's life. The speaker delves into Christ's last sayings on the cross, focusing particularly on the moment of salvation offered to the thieves crucified alongside Jesus, highlighting the promise of paradise to those who believe. The discourse expands on Jesus' role and presence in various biblical contexts, demonstrating His centrality and preeminence. It further explores the significance of Jesus' interactions during His crucifixion, including His words to His mother and the disciple John, symbolizing the new relationships formed by faith. The script culminates in a call to prepare for Jesus' return by accepting Him, underscoring the urgency and importance of being ready for salvation. The speaker appreciates the listeners' partnership in spreading the gospel, emphasizing the collective effort in sharing the devotionals globally. 00:00 Opening Reflections: The Power of the Cross 01:07 Exploring the Last Sayings from the Cross 01:39 The Cry of Salvation: A Tale of Two Thieves 03:47 Jesus Christ: The Preeminent Center of All 06:23 A Mother's Love at the Cross 08:03 The Disciples' Loyalty Tested 08:46 John's Emphasis on Love 09:24 A Final Call to Salvation 10:04 Gratitude and Encouragement to Share the Gospel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gnbc/message
This video is a devotional message that reflects on the significance of Jesus Christ's crucifixion and his last words as recorded in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 23, verses 31 to 43. The speaker begins by reminding listeners of the hymn 'At the Cross' by Isaac Watts, setting a tone of reflection on the sacrifice of Jesus. The narration then moves to a detailed examination of the crucifixion scene described in Luke's Gospel, emphasizing Jesus' words of forgiveness to those who crucified him. This act of forgiveness serves as a central theme, illustrating Jesus' mercy and the importance of compassion. The speaker further explores the concept of supplication, highlighting Jesus' plea for forgiveness on behalf of humanity—a plea that is seen as being answered through the commissioning of his disciples to spread the Gospel. The message concludes with a call to listeners to remember and appreciate the sacrifice made by Jesus, encouraging them to seek forgiveness and salvation through faith. The devotional ends with a prayer and an invitation for listeners to share the message with others. 00:00 Opening Invocation and Hymn Reflection 00:59 The Significance of the Cross 01:42 A Deep Dive into Luke's Gospel 04:17 The Last Sayings from the Cross 05:22 The Power of Forgiveness 06:55 The Commission and Ascension 09:04 A Call to Trust and Forgiveness 10:12 Closing Prayer and Devotion Sharing --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gnbc/message
Step into The Choir Room where the harmonious blend of voices isn't just about music—it's a testament to the power of community and faith. Greg is joined by passionate co-hosts Dorian Johnson and Mietta Stancil-Farrar, and together they usher in a symphony of discussion on the resurgent love for choir and corporate singing. This episode promises a soulful journey through the hymn of the week that ties us to the divine, as Dorian spotlights Isaac Watts' "How Sweet and Awesome is the Place.” It's a weekly dose of musical enlightenment that will leave you pondering the depth of fellowship and grace.But we don't just celebrate the past; we're also fine-tuning the present and composing the future of choral singing. Mietta leads us in our CRQ as we deliberate on the delicate balance of choir size, and the role of Section Leaders. We weigh the merits of inclusivity against the need for harmonious excellence and the desire for numbers.This first episode of 2024, Greg brings us updates on the exciting future of the podcast and what's in the pipeline of Metromusic & Arts for this year. In the spirit of new beginnings, he reveals 'The Gathering', our latest initiative for impromptu singing, and breathe new life into our Artist Referral Service. Our notes rise higher as we commit to fostering a robust arts community and present an unblemished gospel through both melody and mission. Subscribe and stay in tune with us for a year where music and ministry harmonize beautifully.Perpetuating and Promoting the Christian and Positive Idea Through the Medium of Music and Other Arts.
The hymn writer Isaac Watts once wrote, “Learning to trust is one of life's most difficult tasks.” This can be especially true in our relationship with God. When our life experience does not seem to line up with our view of God, it can lead us to question God. Learning to trust God in any circumstance is part of what it means to grow in faith. Sometime after Abram's rescue of Lot, God appeared to Abram and said, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward” (v. 1). What a wonderful promise! Yet, Abram did not immediately respond in gratitude. Instead, he asked God, “What can you give me since I remain childless?” (v. 2). In other words, “How can I trust this new promise since You haven't come through on your first promise yet?” In response, God reaffirmed His original promise (v. 4). But then He asked Abram to come outside. Imagine following Abram through the tent door to gaze at the night sky. God commanded Abram, “Look up and the sky and count the stars...so shall your offspring be” (v. 5). In response, “Abram believed the LORD” (v. 6). God reminded Abram that He was the creator of the stars. The God who is powerful enough to create the universe would be powerful enough to keep His promises. Through this experience, Abram learned to trust in God's word more than his own experience or reasoning. Because of this, God “credited it to him as righteousness” (v. 6). God also calls us to live in faith, to trust His Word and the finished work of Jesus. As the Apostle Paul reminds us, “The words ‘it was credited to him' were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead” (Rom. 4:22–23). Go Deeper Why did gazing up at the stars help Abram's faith? Take a moment to step outside tonight and worship the Creator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Durante Navidad, a menudo entonamos el himno Al mundo paz. En este episodio de 5 Minutos en la Historia de la Iglesia, Stephen Nichols nos habla de la vida de Isaac Watts, el hombre que compuso la letra de esta querida canción. Lee la transcripción: https://es.ligonier.org/podcasts/5-minutos-en-la-historia-de-la-iglesia-con-stephen-nichols/feliz-navidad-sr-watts Una iniciativa de Ministerios Ligonier apoyada por donantes. Haz tu donativo: https://gift.ligonier.org/1119/spanish-outreach
Did you know that “Joy to the World” was not written as a Christmas carol? In its original form, it had nothing to do with Christmas. It wasn't even written to be a song. Isaac Watts was one of the great hymn writers in church history, and nothing shows that better than the fact that he wrote one of his most famous hymns entirely by accident. In 1719, Watts published a book of poems in which each poem was based on a psalm. One of those poems was an adaptation of Psalm 98, which Watts interpreted as a celebration of Jesus' role as King of both His church and the whole world. More than a century later, the second half of this poem was slightly adapted and set to music to give us what has become one of the most famous of all Christmas carols: Joy to the World. Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room And Heaven and nature sing Instead of celebrating the birth of Christ, like most hymns, this carol is all about the triumphant return of Christ. Ponder that as you sing along at home, in the car, or in the pew at church. Christmas is so much more than Jesus' birthday—it's the recognition by believers that Jesus was born, died for our sins, rose again...and that He will return someday to make all things right! Let's pray. Dear Lord Jesus, today we do celebrate your birth. We picture you with your earthly mother and father, Mary and Joseph, and we celebrate you coming into this world. Thank you for renewing our joy and reminding us that you are truly our King of Kings for all time, and you will return to make all things new. It's in your holy name that we pray, amen.
Thank you for giving to support this ministry. You can go here to find out more. It's the first Friday of Advent in the Church Calendar. December 8, 2023 Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “Joy to the World” by George Handel and Isaac Watts with a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalms 16 and 17 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is Jude 1-16. We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day followed by a time of spontaneous, prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Join our Facebook group here! Photo: Hanukkah NIght One, by me. First Sunday of Advent - Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message
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