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Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain's online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to have an online service on Fridays for those who prefer to participate in one.In this service, Pastor Luke Humphrey preaches on James 2:1–13; this week's sermon is titled Partiality. We'd love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us June 24 Service— BIBLE READING–1 My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. 2 For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, 3 and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, “Sit down at my feet,” 4 have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? 5 Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? 6 But you have dishonored the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, and the ones who drag you into court? 7 Are they not the ones who blaspheme the honorable name by which you were called? 8 If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. 9 But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. 10 For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it. 11 For he who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do not commit adultery but do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law. 12 So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. 13 For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.James 2:1–13SERMON–PartialityLuke Humphrey

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain's online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to have an online service on Fridays for those who prefer to participate in one.In this service, Pastor Luke Humphrey continues to preach James 1; this week's sermon is titled Religion. We'd love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us June 17 Service— BIBLE READING–19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.22 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. 25 But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.James 1:19-27SERMON–ReligionLuke Humphrey

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain's online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to have an online service on Fridays for those who prefer to participate in one.In this service, Pastor John Norris continues to preach James 1; this week's sermon is titled Trials. We'd love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us June 10 Service— BIBLE READING–2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.9 Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, 10 and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away. 11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. 14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 15 Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death.16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. 18 Of his own will, he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.James 1:2-18SERMON–TrialsJohn Norris

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain's online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor John Norris kicks off a new sermon series by preaching James 1, The Undivided Soul. We'd love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us June 3 Service— BIBLE READING–1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings.2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.James 1:1-8SERMON–The Undivided SoulJohn Norris

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain's online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor Drew Remke is preaching on Deuteronomy 28, The Blessing, The Curse, and The Curse That Is Our Blessing. We'd love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us May 27 Service— BIBLE READING–1 “And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. 2 And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God. 3 Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the field. 4 Blessed shall be the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your ground and the fruit of your cattle, the increase of your herds and the young of your flock.5 Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl.6 Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out.13 And the Lord will make you the head and not the tail, and you shall only go up and not down, if you obey the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you today, being careful to do them, 14 and if you do not turn aside from any of the words that I command you today, to the right hand or to the left, to go after other gods to serve them.15 “But if you will not obey the voice of the Lord your God or be careful to do all his commandments and his statutes that I command you today, then all these curses shall come upon you and overtake you.16 Cursed shall you be in the city, and cursed shall you be in the field. 17 Cursed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl. 18 Cursed shall be the fruit of your womb and the fruit of your ground, the increase of your herds and the young of your flock. 19 Cursed shall you be when you come in, and cursed shall you be when you go out.45 “All these curses shall come upon you and pursue you and overtake you till you are destroyed, because you did not obey the voice of the Lord your God, to keep his commandments and his statutes that he commanded you. 46 They shall be a sign and a wonder against you and your offspring forever. 47 Because you did not serve the Lord your God with joyfulness and gladness of heart, because of the abundance of all things, 48 therefore you shall serve your enemies whom the Lord will send against you, in hunger and thirst, in nakedness, and lacking everything. And he will put a yoke of iron on your neck until he has destroyed you.Deuteronomy 28:1-6; 13-19; 45-4810 For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” 11 Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The righteous shall live by faith.” 12 But the law is not of faith, rather “The one who does them shall live by them.” 13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”— 14 so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.Galatians 3:10-14SERMON–The Blessing, The Curse, and The Curse That Is Our BlessingDrew Remke

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain's online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 50, God Meant it for Good. We'd love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us May 20 Service— BIBLE READING–15 When Joseph's brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “It may be that Joseph will hate us and pay us back for all the evil that we did to him.” 16 So they sent a message to Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this command before he died: 17 ‛Say to Joseph, “Please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you.”' And now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him. 18 His brothers also came and fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” 19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. 21 So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them. 22 So Joseph remained in Egypt, he and his father's house. Joseph lived 110 years. 23 And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third generation. The children also of Machir the son of Manasseh were counted as Joseph's own. 24 And Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will visit you and bring you up out of this land to the land that he swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob.” 25 Then Joseph made the sons of Israel swear, saying, “God will surely visit you, and you shall carry up my bones from here.” 26 So Joseph died, being 110 years old. They embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.Genesis 50:15-26SERMON–God Meant it for GoodJohn Norris

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain's online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor Luke Humphrey is preaching on Matthew 6, Where Your Treasure Is, There Your Heart Will Be Also. We'd love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us May 13 Service— BIBLE READING–19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, 23 but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!24 “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.Matthew 6:19-24SERMON–Where Your Treasure Is, There Your Heart Will Be AlsoLuke Humphrey

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain's online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 48 and 49, The God of Jacob and The Lion of Judah. We'd love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us May 6 Service— BIBLE READING–46:8 When Israel saw Joseph's sons, he said, “Who are these?” 9 Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me here.” And he said, “Bring them to me, please, that I may bless them.” 10 Now the eyes of Israel were dim with age, so that he could not see. So Joseph brought them near him, and he kissed them and embraced them. 11 And Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face; and behold, God has let me see your offspring also.” 12 Then Joseph removed them from his knees, and he bowed himself with his face to the earth. 13 And Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel's left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel's right hand, and brought them near him. 14 And Israel stretched out his right hand and laid it on the head of Ephraim, who was the younger, and his left hand on the head of Manasseh, crossing his hands (for Manasseh was the firstborn). 15 And he blessed Joseph and said, “The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life long to this day,16 the angel who has redeemed me from all evil, bless the boys; and in them let my name be carried on, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow into a multitude in the midst of the earth.”49:1 Then Jacob called his sons and said, “Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you what shall happen to you in days to come.2 “Assemble and listen, O sons of Jacob, listen to Israel your father.3 “Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the firstfruits of my strength, preeminent in dignity and preeminent in power.4 Unstable as water, you shall not have preeminence, because you went up to your father's bed; then you defiled it—he went up to my couch!5 “Simeon and Levi are brothers; weapons of violence are their swords.6 Let my soul come not into their council; O my glory, be not joined to their company.For in their anger they killed men, and in their willfulness they hamstrung oxen.7 Cursed be their anger, for it is fierce, and their wrath, for it is cruel!I will divide them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel.8 “Judah, your brothers shall praise you; your hand shall be on the neck of your enemies; your father's sons shall bow down before you.9 Judah is a lion's cub; from the prey, my son, you have gone up.He stooped down; he crouched as a lion and as a lioness; who dares rouse him?10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet,until tribute comes to him; and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples.11 Binding his foal to the vine and his donkey's colt to the choice vine,he has washed his garments in wine and his vesture in the blood of grapes.12 His eyes are darker than wine, and his teeth whiter than milk.22 “Joseph is a fruitful bough, a fruitful bough by a spring; his branches run over the wall.23 The archers bitterly attacked him, shot at him, and harassed him severely,24 yet his bow remained unmoved; his arms were made agileby the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob (from there is the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel),25 by the God of your father who will help you, by the Almighty who will bless you with blessings of heaven above,blessings of the deep that crouches beneath, blessings of the breasts and of the womb.26 The blessings of your father are mighty beyond the blessings of my parents, up to the bounties of the everlasting hills.May they be on the head of Joseph, and on the brow of him who was set apart from his brothers.Genesis 48:8-16; 49:1-12; 49:22-26SERMON–The God of Jacob and The Lion of JudahJohn NorrisStudy Questions—Read 48:8-20. What is significant about Jacob putting Ephraim before Manasseh?What does it mean that God is a “shepherd” (48:15; also, 49:24)?What other observations can you make about the things Jacob says about God?Read 49:1-27. What do you notice about these prophecies?What is important about Jacob's prophesy about Judah? How specifically are each of the parts of this prophecy fulfilled?

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain's online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, we will be taking a break from the book of Genesis, and Hanni Moussa will preach on the Book of Ruth, God and Ordinary People. We'd love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us April 30 Service— BIBLE READING–8 …[Naomi said to her daughters-in-law-,] “Go, return each of you to her mother's house. May the Lord deal kindly with you, as you have dealt with the dead and with me. 9 The Lord grant that you may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband!” Then she kissed them, and they lifted up their voices and wept. 10 And they said to her, “No, we will return with you to your people.” 11 But Naomi said, “Turn back, my daughters; why will you go with me? Have I yet sons in my womb that they may become your husbands? 12 Turn back, my daughters; go your way, for I am too old to have a husband. If I should say I have hope, even if I should have a husband this night and should bear sons, 13 would you therefore wait till they were grown? Would you therefore refrain from marrying? No, my daughters, for it is exceedingly bitter to me for your sake that the hand of the Lord has gone out against me.” 14 Then they lifted up their voices and wept again. And Orpah kissed her mother-in-law, but Ruth clung to her.15 And [Naomi] said [to Ruth], “See, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law.” 16 But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. 17 Where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the Lord do so to me and more also if anything but death parts me from you.”2:1 Now Naomi had a relative of her husband's, a worthy man of the clan of Elimelech, whose name was Boaz. 2 And Ruth the Moabite said to Naomi, “Let me go to the field and glean among the ears of grain after him in whose sight I shall find favor.” And she said to her, “Go, my daughter.” 3 So she set out and went and gleaned in the field after the reapers, and she happened to come to the part of the field belonging to Boaz, who was of the clan of Elimelech. 4 And behold, Boaz came from Bethlehem. And he said to the reapers, “The Lord be with you!” And they answered, “The Lord bless you.” 5 Then Boaz said to his young man who was in charge of the reapers, “Whose young woman is this?” 6 And the servant who was in charge of the reapers answered, “She is the young Moabite woman, who came back with Naomi from the country of Moab. 7 She said, ‘Please let me glean and gather among the sheaves after the reapers.' So she came, and she has continued from early morning until now, except for a short rest.11 All that you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband has been fully told to me, and how you left your father and mother and your native land and came to a people that you did not know before. 12 The Lord repay you for what you have done, and a full reward be given you by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge!4:13 So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And he went in to her, and the Lord gave her conception, and she bore a son.Ruth 1:8-17; 2:1-7, 11-12; 4:13SERMON–God and Ordinary PeopleHanni MoussaStudy Questions—Read Ruth 1:8-17 What kind of advice does Naomi give her daughters-in-law?What decision did Orpah make?What was Ruth's decision? Why were they different?What motivates your decisions?Read Ruth 2:1-12What does Ruth do once she's in Bethlehem? Why?Is it a coincidence that Boaz and Ruth meet on the field? Why, or why not?How does Boaz describe Ruth's decisions and motivation?Read Ruth 4:13-16How did God reward Ruth's faith in the short term and in the long term? How does God reward our faith in this life?Read also Matthew 1:5. Was that something Ruth could have expected? How will God reward faith in the age to come?

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain's online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 46 and 47, The Danger of Living in a Foreign Land. We'd love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us April 23 Service— BIBLE READING–46:1 So Israel took his journey with all that he had and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. 2 And God spoke to Israel in visions of the night and said, “Jacob, Jacob.” And he said, “Here I am.” 3 Then he said, “I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for there I will make you into a great nation. 4 I myself will go down with you to Egypt, and I will also bring you up again, and Joseph's hand shall close your eyes.”5 Then Jacob set out from Beersheba. The sons of Israel carried Jacob their father, their little ones, and their wives, in the wagons that Pharaoh had sent to carry him. 6 They also took their livestock and their goods, which they had gained in the land of Canaan, and came into Egypt, Jacob and all his offspring with him, 7 his sons, and his sons' sons with him, his daughters, and his sons' daughters. All his offspring he brought with him into Egypt.47:7 Then Joseph brought in Jacob his father and stood him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh. 8 And Pharaoh said to Jacob, “How many are the days of the years of your life?” 9 And Jacob said to Pharaoh, “The days of the years of my sojourning are 130 years. Few and evil have been the days of the years of my life, and they have not attained to the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their sojourning.” 10 And Jacob blessed Pharaoh and went out from the presence of Pharaoh. 11 Then Joseph settled his father and his brothers and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. 12 And Joseph provided his father, his brothers, and all his father's household with food, according to the number of their dependents.47:23 Then Joseph said to the people, “Behold, I have this day bought you and your land for Pharaoh. Now here is seed for you, and you shall sow the land. 24 And at the harvests you shall give a fifth to Pharaoh, and four fifths shall be your own, as seed for the field and as food for yourselves and your households, and as food for your little ones.” 25 And they said, “You have saved our lives; may it please my lord, we will be servants to Pharaoh.” 26 So Joseph made it a statute concerning the land of Egypt, and it stands to this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth; the land of the priests alone did not become Pharaoh's .27 Thus Israel settled in the land of Egypt, in the land of Goshen. And they gained possessions in it, and were fruitful and multiplied greatly. 28 And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years. So the days of Jacob, the years of his life, were 147 years.29 And when the time drew near that Israel must die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If now I have found favor in your sight, put your hand under my thigh and promise to deal kindly and truly with me. Do not bury me in Egypt, 30 but let me lie with my fathers. Carry me out of Egypt and bury me in their burying place.” He answered, “I will do as you have said.” 31 And he said, “Swear to me”; and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself upon the head of his bed.Genesis 46:1-7; 47:7-12 and 47:23-31SERMON–The Danger of Living in a Foreign LandJohn NorrisStudy Questions—Read Genesis 46:1–7. What does God promise Jacob?Read Genesis 47:7–12. Why is it important that Jacob blesses Pharaoh?What is significant about Jacob saying that “few and evil have been the days of the years of my life” in verse 9?Read Genesis 47:27-31. Why does Jacob want to be buried in Canaan?What difference does it make in our lives, practically, to believe that God keeps His promises?If this world is not our home, how should we live in this world? Should we ignore our responsibilities? Should we refuse to enjoy anything in this world? Discuss.

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain's online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor Drew Remke is preaching on Genesis 42 through 45, Joseph's Welcome. We'd love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us April 16 Service— BIBLE READING–42:1 When Jacob learned that there was grain for sale in Egypt, he said to his sons, “Why do you look at one another?” 2 And he said, “Behold, I have heard that there is grain for sale in Egypt. Go down and buy grain for us there, that we may live and not die.” 3 So ten of Joseph's brothers went down to buy grain in Egypt. 4 But Jacob did not send Benjamin, Joseph's brother, with his brothers, for he feared that harm might happen to him.5 Thus the sons of Israel came to buy among the others who came, for the famine was in the land of Canaan.6 Now Joseph was governor over the land. He was the one who sold to all the people of the land. And Joseph's brothers came and bowed themselves before him with their faces to the ground. 7 Joseph saw his brothers and recognized them, but he treated them like strangers and spoke roughly to them. “Where do you come from?” he said. They said, “From the land of Canaan, to buy food.” 8 And Joseph recognized his brothers, but they did not recognize him. 9 And Joseph remembered the dreams that he had dreamed of them. And he said to them, “You are spies; you have come to see the nakedness of the land.” 10 They said to him, “No, my lord, your servants have come to buy food. 11 We are all sons of one man. We are honest men. Your servants have never been spies.”12 He said to them, “No, it is the nakedness of the land that you have come to see.” 13 And they said, “We, your servants, are twelve brothers, the sons of one man in the land of Canaan, and behold, the youngest is this day with our father, and one is no more.” 14 But Joseph said to them, “It is as I said to you. You are spies. 15 By this you shall be tested: by the life of Pharaoh, you shall not go from this place unless your youngest brother comes here. 16 Send one of you, and let him bring your brother, while you remain confined, that your words may be tested, whether there is truth in you. Or else, by the life of Pharaoh, surely you are spies.” 17 And he put them all together in custody for three days.45:1 Then Joseph could not control himself before all those who stood by him. He cried, “Make everyone go out from me.” So no one stayed with him when Joseph made himself known to his brothers. 2 And he wept aloud, so that the Egyptians heard it, and the household of Pharaoh heard it. 3 And Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed at his presence.4 So Joseph said to his brothers, “Come near to me, please.” And they came near. And he said, “I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. 5 And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.”Genesis 42:1-17; 45:1-5SERMON–Joseph's WelcomeDrew RemkeStudy Questions—What are your observations about the passage? Why does Joseph treat his brothers like he does? What's the significance of Judah's speech to Joseph? Why is Joseph not angry with his brothers? What do you think the main point of the passage is? What's some application from this passage?

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain's online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 39 through 41, Pleasing God is Real Success. We'd love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us April 9 Service— BIBLE READING–39:6 So he left all that he had in Joseph's charge, and because of him he had no concern about anything but the food he ate.Now Joseph was handsome in form and appearance. 7 And after a time his master's wife cast her eyes on Joseph and said, “Lie with me.” 8 But he refused and said to his master's wife, “Behold, because of me my master has no concern about anything in the house, and he has put everything that he has in my charge. 9 He is not greater in this house than I am, nor has he kept back anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?” 10 And as she spoke to Joseph day after day, he would not listen to her, to lie beside her or to be with her.11 But one day, when he went into the house to do his work and none of the men of the house was there in the house, 12 she caught him by his garment, saying, “Lie with me.” But he left his garment in her hand and fled and got out of the house. 13 And as soon as she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had fled out of the house, 14 she called to the men of her household and said to them, “See, he has brought among us a Hebrew to laugh at us. He came in to me to lie with me, and I cried out with a loud voice. 15 And as soon as he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried out, he left his garment beside me and fled and got out of the house.” 16 Then she laid up his garment by her until his master came home, 17 and she told him the same story, saying, “The Hebrew servant, whom you have brought among us, came in to me to laugh at me. 18 But as soon as I lifted up my voice and cried, he left his garment beside me and fled out of the house.”19 As soon as his master heard the words that his wife spoke to him, “This is the way your servant treated me,” his anger was kindled. 20 And Joseph's master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison. 21 But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison. 22 And the keeper of the prison put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners who were in the prison. Whatever was done there, he was the one who did it. 23 The keeper of the prison paid no attention to anything that was in Joseph's charge, because the Lord was with him. And whatever he did, the Lord made it succeed.41:28 It is as I told Pharaoh; God has shown to Pharaoh what he is about to do. 29 There will come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt, 30 but after them there will arise seven years of famine, and all the plenty will be forgotten in the land of Egypt. The famine will consume the land, 31 and the plenty will be unknown in the land by reason of the famine that will follow, for it will be very severe. 32 And the doubling of Pharaoh's dream means that the thing is fixed by God, and God will shortly bring it about. 33 Now therefore let Pharaoh select a discerning and wise man, and set him over the land of Egypt. 34 Let Pharaoh proceed to appoint overseers over the land and take one-fifth of the produce of the land of Egypt during the seven plentiful years. 35 And tlet them gather all the food of these good years that are coming and store up grain under the authority of Pharaoh for food in the cities, and let them keep it. 36 That food shall be a reserve for the land against the seven years of famine that are to occur in the land of Egypt, so that the land may not perish through the famine.”37 This proposal pleased Pharaoh and all his servants. 38 And Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this, in whom is the Spirit of God?” 39 Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has shown you all this, there is none so discerning and wise as you are. 40 You shall be over my house, and all my people shall order themselves as you command. Only as regards the throne will I be greater than you.”Genesis 39:6-23; 41:28-40SERMON–Pleasing God is Real SuccessJohn NorrisStudy Questions—

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 37 and 38, Joseph's Slavery for the Offspring's Salvation. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us CONTENT ADVISORY ON SERMON VIDEOA note to parents: This passage of Scripture, Genesis 38, deals with some adult themes. The sermon is not graphic in its descriptions, but some parents may want to read ahead and decide for themselves when and how they want to handle these topics with their children.April 2 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—Holy is the Lord — Chris TomlinThe Power of the Cross— Keith & Kristyn GettyBIBLE READING–37:1 Jacob lived in the land of his father's sojournings, in the land of Canaan.2 These are the generations of Jacob.Joseph, being seventeen years old, was pasturing the flock with his brothers. He was a boy with the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father's wives. And Joseph brought a bad report of them to their father. 3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his sons, because he was the son of his old age. And he made him a robe of many colors. 4 But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not speak peacefully to him.5 Now Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers they hated him even more. 6 He said to them, “Hear this dream that I have dreamed: 7 Behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and behold, my sheaf arose and stood upright. And behold, your sheaves gathered around it and bowed down to my sheaf.” 8 His brothers said to him, “Are you indeed to reign over us? Or are you indeed to rule over us?” So they hated him even more for his dreams and for his words.9 Then he dreamed another dream and told it to his brothers and said, “Behold, I have dreamed another dream. Behold, the sun, the moon, and eleven stars were bowing down to me.” 10 But when he told it to his father and to his brothers, his father rebuked him and said to him, “What is this dream that you have dreamed? Shall I and your mother and your brothers indeed come to bow ourselves to the ground before you?” 11 And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the saying in mind.38:24 About three months later Judah was told, “Tamar your daughter-in-law has been immoral. Moreover, she is pregnant by immorality.” And Judah said, “Bring her out, and let her be burned.” 25 As she was being brought out, she sent word to her father-in-law, “By the man to whom these belong, I am pregnant.” And she said, “Please identify whose these are, the signet and the cord and the staff.” 26 Then Judah identified them and said, “She is more righteous than I, since I did not give her to my son Shelah.” And he did not know her again.27 When the time of her labor came, there were twins in her womb. 28 And when she was in labor, one put out a hand, and the midwife took and tied a scarlet thread on his hand, saying, “This one came out first.” 29 But as he drew back his hand, behold, his brother came out. And she said, “What a breach you have made for yourself!” Therefore his name was called Perez. 30 Afterward his brother came out with the scarlet thread on his hand, and his name was called Zerah.Genesis 37:1-11; 38:24-30SERMON–Joseph's Slavery for the Offspring's SalvationJohn NorrisStudy Questions—Read Genesis 37. Why do Joseph’s brothers hate him?What do they do to him?Read Genesis 38. What did Tamar want?Why are “offspring” so important in Genesis? (In Genesis 38, they are mentioned in verses 6–10).How was Tamar more righteous than Judah (verse 26)? Why are Tamar’s children important in the biblical story?Genesis 37 starts Joseph’s story and Genesis 39 continues Joseph’s story. Why might chapter 38 (which doesn’t mention Joseph) come in the middle of it? What is God doing?Song CreditsHoly is the Lord © 2004 sixstepsrecords/Sparrow RecordsThe Power of the Cross— Keith & Kristyn Getty© 2017 Getty Music Label, LLC

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 34 through 36, God's Justice and God's Grace. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us March 25 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—Let Your Kingdom Come — Sovereign Grace MusicCome Behold the Wondrous Mystery— Keith & Kristyn Getty, Matt Boswell and Matt PapaBIBLE READING–1 God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel and dwell there. Make an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.” 2 So Jacob said to his household and to all who were with him, “Put away the foreign gods that are among you and purify yourselves and change your garments. 3 Then let us arise and go up to Bethel, so that I may make there an altar to the God who answers me in the day of my distress and has been with me wherever I have gone.” 4 So they gave to Jacob all the foreign gods that they had, and the rings that were in their ears. Jacob hid them under the terebinth tree that was near Shechem.5 And as they journeyed, a terror from God fell upon the cities that were around them, so that they did not pursue the sons of Jacob. 6 And Jacob came to Luz (that is, Bethel), which is in the land of Canaan, he and all the people who were with him, 7 and there he built an altar and called the place El-bethel, because there God had revealed himself to him when he fled from his brother. 8 And Deborah, Rebekah's nurse, died, and she was buried under an oak below Bethel. So he called its name Allon-bacuth.9 God appeared to Jacob again, when he came from Paddan-aram, and blessed him. 10 And God said to him, “Your name is Jacob; no longer shall your name be called Jacob, but Israel shall be your name.” So he called his name Israel. 11 And God said to him, “I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply. A nation and a company of nations shall come from you, and kings shall come from your own body. 12 The land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give the land to your offspring after you.” 13 Then God went up from him in the place where he had spoken with him. 14 And Jacob set up a pillar in the place where he had spoken with him, a pillar of stone. He poured out a drink offering on it and poured oil on it. 15 So Jacob called the name of the place where God had spoken with him Bethel.Genesis 35:1-15SERMON–God's Justice and God's GraceJohn NorrisStudy Questions—Read Genesis 34. What happens to Dinah? How do Jacob’s sons deceive Shechem and Hamor? What was wrong with what Simeon and Levi did? (Genesis 49:5–7 will help.) Read Genesis 12:19. How does trusting God’s vengeance free us from taking vengeance ourselves? Why is knowing that God is perfectly just not good news by itself? Read Genesis 35. Why are there foreign idols in Jacob’s household? What does God promise Jacob/Israel? What is significant about Reuben sleeping with Bilhah? (Genesis 49:3–4 will help). Song CreditsLet Your Kingdom Come © 2014 Sovereign Grace MusicCome Behold the Wondrous Mystery© 2020 Getty Music Label, LLC

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor Luke Humphrey is preaching on Genesis 31 through 33, Encountering the God of Israel. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us March 18 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—Come People of the Risen King — Keith & Kristyn GettyLord, I Need You — Matt MaherBIBLE READING–9 And Jacob said, “O God of my father Abraham and God of my father Isaac, O Lord who said to me, ‘Return to your country and to your kindred, that I may do you good,’ 10 I am not worthy of the least of all the deeds of steadfast love and all the faithfulness that you have shown to your servant, for with only my staff I crossed this Jordan, and now I have become two camps. 11 Please deliver me from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esau, for I fear him, that he may come and attack me, the mothers with the children. 12 But you said, ‘I will surely do you good, and make your offspring as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.’”13 So he stayed there that night, and from what he had with him he took a present for his brother Esau, 14 two hundred female goats and twenty male goats, two hundred ewes and twenty rams, 15 thirty milking camels and their calves, forty cows and ten bulls, twenty female donkeys and ten male donkeys. 16 These he handed over to his servants, every drove by itself, and said to his servants, “Pass on ahead of me and put a space between drove and drove.” 17 He instructed the first, “When Esau my brother meets you and asks you, ‘To whom do you belong? Where are you going? And whose are these ahead of you?’ 18 then you shall say, ‘They belong to your servant Jacob. They are a present sent to my lord Esau. And moreover, he is behind us.’” 19 He likewise instructed the second and the third and all who followed the droves, “You shall say the same thing to Esau when you find him, 20 and you shall say, ‘Moreover, your servant Jacob is behind us.’” For he thought, “I may appease him with the present that goes ahead of me, and afterward I shall see his face. Perhaps he will accept me.” 21 So the present passed on ahead of him, and he himself stayed that night in the camp. 22 The same night he arose and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 He took them and sent them across the stream, and everything else that he had. 24 And Jacob was left alone. And a man wrestled with him until the breaking of the day. 25 When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he touched his hip socket, and Jacob's hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him. 26 Then he said, “Let me go, for the day has broken.” But Jacob said, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” 27 And he said to him, “What is your name?” And he said, “Jacob.” 28 Then he said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed.” 29 Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But he said, “Why is it that you ask my name?” And there he blessed him. 30 So Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying, “For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life has been delivered.” 31 The sun rose upon him as he passed Penuel, limping because of his hip. 32 Therefore to this day the people of Israel do not eat the sinew of the thigh that is on the hip socket, because he touched the socket of Jacob's hip on the sinew of the thigh.Genesis 32:9-32SERMON–Encountering the God of IsraelLuke HumphreyStudy Questions—Read Jacob’s prayer in verses 9–12. What are the different things that Jacob prays for? How is this a demonstration of faith? Why does Jacob send gifts ahead of him to Esau? How does this relate to the way that Jacob prayed? Who does Jacob wrestle with in verses 24–29? What does this “wrestling” communicate? How does the crippling of Jacob and the re-naming of Jacob relate to each other? What is the purpose of each act?Song CreditsCome People of the Risen King© 2009 Getty Music Label, LLCLord, I Need You© 2013 Provident Label Group LLC, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 29 and 30, Brokenness and Blessing of the Nation’s Beginning. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us March 11 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—O Church, Arise — Keith & Kristyn GettyO Great God — Sovereign Grace MusicBIBLE READING–13 As soon as Laban heard the news about Jacob, his sister's son, he ran to meet him and embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his house. Jacob told Laban all these things, 14 and Laban said to him, “Surely you are my bone and my flesh!” And he stayed with him a month.15 Then Laban said to Jacob, “Because you are my kinsman, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what shall your wages be?” 16 Now Laban had two daughters. The name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. 17 Leah’s eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and appearance. 18 Jacob loved Rachel. And he said, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” 19 Laban said, “It is better that I give her to you than that I should give her to any other man; stay with me.” 20 So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her.21 Then Jacob said to Laban, “Give me my wife that I may go in to her, for my time is completed.” 22 So Laban gathered together all the people of the place and made a feast. 23 But in the evening he took his daughter Leah and brought her to Jacob, and he went in to her. 24 (Laban gave his female servant Zilpah to his daughter Leah to be her servant.) 25 And in the morning, behold, it was Leah! And Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you deceived me?” 26 Laban said, “It is not so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn. 27 Complete the week of this one, and we will give you the other also in return for serving me another seven years.” 28 Jacob did so, and completed her week. Then Laban gave him his daughter Rachel to be his wife. 29 (Laban gave his female servant Bilhah to his daughter Rachel to be her servant.) 30 So Jacob went in to Rachel also, and he loved Rachel more than Leah, and served Laban for another seven years.Genesis 29:13-30SERMON–Brokenness and Blessing of the Nation’s BeginningJohn NorrisStudy Questions—Read 29:13­–30:8. What dysfunction do you observe here? How does God use it?Read 29:30–32. Why did God open Leah’s womb? What do we learn about God through this?Read 30:25–43. Why does Laban not want Jacob to leave? How does this relate to the Abrahamic promise (Genesis 12:1–3; 27:29)?What has happened to Jacob across these two chapters (chapters 29 and 30)? Why is that important?Song CreditsO Church, Arise© 2019 Getty Music Label, LLCO Great God © 2012 Sovereign Grace Music

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 28, God’s Place. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us March 4 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—Praise to the Lord, the Almighty — Sovereign Grace MusicO, Praise the Name - Anástasis — Hillsong MusicBIBLE READING–10 Jacob left Beersheba and went toward Haran. 11 And he came to a certain place and stayed there that night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the stones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place to sleep. 12 And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven. And behold, the angels of God were ascending and descending on it! 13 And behold, the Lord stood above it and said, “I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac. The land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring. 14 Your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the west and to the east and to the north and to the south, and in you and your offspring shall all the families of the earth be blessed. 15 Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” 16 Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.” 17 And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.”18 So early in the morning Jacob took the stone that he had put under his head and set it up for a pillar and poured oil on the top of it. 19 He called the name of that place Bethel, but the name of the city was Luz at the first. 20 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat and clothing to wear, 21 so that I come again to my father's house in peace, then the Lord shall be my God, 22 and this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God's house. And of all that you give me I will give a full tenth to you.”Genesis 28:10-22SERMON–God’s PlaceJohn NorrisStudy Questions—Read verses 1–5. What is significant about what Isaac says to Jacob?Read verses 10–22. What does God promise Jacob?Why does Jacob call this place “the house of God” and “the gate of heaven”?Read John 1:50–51. What does Jesus mean when he tells Nathaniel, “you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man”?Read John 4:19–24. Why don’t we worship God in one particular location anymore?Song CreditsPraise to the Lord, the Almighty © Sovereign Grace MusicO, Praise the Name - Anástasis© Hillsong Music

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 27, The Unstoppable Blessing. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us February 25 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—Jesus My Only Hope — Sovereign Grace MusicStronger — Hillsong MusicBIBLE READING–26 Then his father Isaac said to him, “Come near and kiss me, my son.” 27 So he came near and kissed him. And Isaac smelled the smell of his garments and blessed him and said, “See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field that the Lord has blessed!28 May God give you of the dew of heaven and of the fatness of the earth and plenty of grain and wine.29 Let peoples serve you, and nations bow down to you. Be lord over your brothers, and may your mother's sons bow down to you. Cursed be everyone who curses you, and blessed be everyone who blesses you!”30 As soon as Isaac had finished blessing Jacob, when Jacob had scarcely gone out from the presence of Isaac his father, Esau his brother came in from his hunting. 31 He also prepared delicious food and brought it to his father. And he said to his father, “Let my father arise and eat of his son's game, that you may bless me.” 32 His father Isaac said to him, “Who are you?” He answered, “I am your son, your firstborn, Esau.” 33 Then Isaac trembled very violently and said, “Who was it then that hunted game and brought it to me, and I ate it all before you came, and I have blessed him? Yes, and he shall be blessed.” 34 As soon as Esau heard the words of his father, he cried out with an exceedingly great and bitter cry and said to his father, “Bless me, even me also, O my father!” 35 But he said, “Your brother came deceitfully, and he has taken away your blessing.” 36 Esau said, “Is he not rightly named Jacob? For he has cheated me these two times. He took away my birthright, and behold, now he has taken away my blessing.” Then he said, “Have you not reserved a blessing for me?” 37 Isaac answered and said to Esau, “Behold, I have made him lord over you, and all his brothers I have given to him for servants, and with grain and wine I have sustained him. What then can I do for you, my son?” 38 Esau said to his father, “Have you but one blessing, my father? Bless me, even me also, O my father. And Esau lifted up his voice and wept.39 Then Isaac his father answered and said to him: “Behold, away from the fatness of the earth shall your dwelling be, and away from the dew of heaven on high.40 By your sword you shall live, and you shall serve your
 brother; but when you grow restless you shall break his yoke from your neck.”41 Now Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing with which his father had blessed him, and Esau said to himself, “The days of mourning for my father are approaching; then I will kill my brother Jacob.” 42 But the words of Esau her older son were told to Rebekah. So she sent and called Jacob her younger son and said to him, “Behold, your brother Esau comforts himself about you by planning to kill you. 43 Now therefore, my son, obey my voice. Arise, flee to Laban my brother in Haran 44 and stay with him a while, until your brother's fury turns away— 45 until your brother's anger turns away from you, and he forgets what you have done to him. Then I will send and bring you from there. Why should I be bereft of you both in one day?”Genesis 27:26-45SERMON–The Unstoppable BlessingJohn NorrisStudy Questions—Read Genesis 27:1–40What is a “blessing”?What is the importance of the blessing that Isaac is giving in verses 28–29?Why doesn’t Isaac take back the blessing he mistakenly gave to Jacob?Read Hebrews 12:15–17. How does the author of Hebrews use Esau’s story to warn believers?No one looks like the “good guy” in this story. What do we learn about God through that?Song CreditsJesus My Only Hope© Sovereign Grace MusicStronger© Hillsong Music

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor Luke Humphrey is preaching on Genesis 25-26, God’s Freedom and God’s Faithfulness. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us February 18 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—Hallelujah for the Cross — NewsboysCome Thou Fount — Sovereign Grace MusicBIBLE READING–25:19 These are the generations of Isaac, Abraham’s son: Abraham fathered Isaac, 20 and Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean of Paddan-aram, the sister of Laban the Aramean, to be his wife. 21 And Isaac prayed to the Lord for his wife, because she was barren. And the Lord granted his prayer, and Rebekah his wife conceived.22 The children struggled together within her, and she said, “If it is thus, why is this happening to me?” So she went to inquire of the Lord. 23 And the Lord said to her,“Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you shall be divided;the one shall be stronger than the other, the older shall serve the younger.”24 When her days to give birth were completed, behold, there were twins in her womb. 25 The first came out red, all his body like a hairy cloak, so they called his name Esau. 26 Afterward his brother came out with his hand holding Esau’s heel, so his name was called Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when she bore them.26:1 Now there was a famine in the land, besides the former famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went to Gerar to Abimelech king of the Philistines. 2 And the Lord appeared to him and said, “Do not go down to Egypt; dwell in the land of which I shall tell you. 3 Sojourn in this land, and I will be with you and will bless you, for to you and to your offspring I will give all these lands, and I will establish the oath that I swore to Abraham your father. 4 I will multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven and will give to your offspring all these lands. And in your offspring all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, 5 because Abraham obeyed my voice and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.”Genesis 25:19-26; 26:1-5SERMON–God’s Freedom and God’s FaithfulnessLuke HumphreyStudy Questions—Read 25:21-22. Why was the issue of barrenness so significant?What does God’s choice of Jacob over Esau in 25:23 teach us? How should we think about it?Why is it so significant that Esau despised his birth right (25:34)?Where do we see the elements of the Abrahamic renewed in chapter 26?What are ways that God’s freedom and God’s faithfulness encourage our faith?Song CreditsHallelujah for the Cross℗ 2014 First Company ManagementCome Thou Fount ℗ 2008 Sovereign Grace Music

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 22, Surrendered Faith and The Father's Sacrifice. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us February 4 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—Jesus Shall Reign — The Enfield Hymn SessionsHis Mercy is More — Matt Boswell & Matt PapaBIBLE READING–1 After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” 3 So Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and his son Isaac. And he cut the wood for the burnt offering and arose and went to the place of which God had told him. 4 On the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes and saw the place from afar. 5 Then Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; I and the boy will go over there and worship and come again to you.” 6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son. And he took in his hand the fire and the knife. So they went both of them together. 7 And Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” He said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?”8 Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they went both of them together.9 When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built the altar there and laid the wood in order and bound Isaac his son and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. 10 Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to slaughter his son. 11 But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 12 He said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.” 13 And Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him was a ram, caught in a thicket by his horns. And Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son. 14 So Abraham called the name of that place, “The Lord will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided.”15 And the angel of the Lord called to Abraham a second time from heaven 16 and said, “By myself I have sworn, declares the Lord, because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, 17 I will surely bless you, and I will surely multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven and as the sand that is on the seashore. And your offspring shall possess the gate of his enemies, 18 and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.” 19 So Abraham returned to his young men, and they arose and went together to Beersheba. And Abraham lived at Beersheba.Genesis 22:1-19SERMON–Surrendered Faith and The Father's SacrificeJohn NorrisStudy Questions—Read Genesis 22:1–19. Verse 1 says “God tested Abraham.” What does it mean for God to “test” someone?Is Abraham lying to his young men in verse 5, and to Isaac in verse 8? Why not?In verses 15–18 God guarantees his covenant. How are these promises related to the previous promises God has made in Abraham’s life? How do these promises relate to Abraham’s obedience?How does this story about Abraham and Isaac relate to God the Father and His Son, Jesus?Song CreditsJesus Shall Reign© 2010 Resolved MusicHis Mercy is More© 2019 Getty Music Label, LLC

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 22, Surrendered Faith And The Father's Sacrifice. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us February 4 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—Jesus Shall Reign — The Enfield Hymn SessionsHis Mercy is More — Matt Boswell & Matt PapaBIBLE READING–1 After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” 3 So Abraham rose early in the morning, saddled his donkey, and took two of his young men with him, and his son Isaac. And he cut the wood for the burnt offering and arose and went to the place of which God had told him. 4 On the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes and saw the place from afar. 5 Then Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey; I and the boy will go over there and worship and come again to you.” 6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering and laid it on Isaac his son. And he took in his hand the fire and the knife. So they went both of them together. 7 And Isaac said to his father Abraham, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” He said, “Behold, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?”8 Abraham said, “God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son.” So they went both of them together.9 When they came to the place of which God had told him, Abraham built the altar there and laid the wood in order and bound Isaac his son and laid him on the altar, on top of the wood. 10 Then Abraham reached out his hand and took the knife to slaughter his son. 11 But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven and said, “Abraham, Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 12 He said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me.” 13 And Abraham lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, behind him was a ram, caught in a thicket by his horns. And Abraham went and took the ram and offered it up as a burnt offering instead of his son. 14 So Abraham called the name of that place, “The Lord will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the Lord it shall be provided.”15 And the angel of the Lord called to Abraham a second time from heaven 16 and said, “By myself I have sworn, declares the Lord, because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son, 17 I will surely bless you, and I will surely multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven and as the sand that is on the seashore. And your offspring shall possess the gate of his enemies, 18 and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.” 19 So Abraham returned to his young men, and they arose and went together to Beersheba. And Abraham lived at Beersheba.Genesis 22:1-19SERMON–Surrendered Faith And The Father's SacrificeJohn NorrisStudy Questions—Read Genesis 22:1–19. Verse 1 says “God tested Abraham.” What does it mean for God to “test” someone?Is Abraham lying to his young men in verse 5, and to Isaac in verse 8? Why not?In verses 15–18 God guarantees his covenant. How are these promises related to the previous promises God has made in Abraham’s life? How do these promises relate to Abraham’s obedience?How does this story about Abraham and Isaac relate to God the Father and His Son, Jesus?Song CreditsJesus Shall Reign© 2010 Resolved MusicHis Mercy is More© 2019 Getty Music Label, LLC

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 20-21, The Control and Kindness of God. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us January 28 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—May the Peoples Praise You — Keith & Kristyn GettyLord, I Need You — Matt MaherBIBLE READING–1 From there Abraham journeyed toward the territory of the Negeb and lived between Kadesh and Shur; and he sojourned in Gerar. 2 And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, “She is my sister.” And Abimelech king of Gerar sent and took Sarah. 3 But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night and said to him, “Behold, you are a dead man because of the woman whom you have taken, for she is a man's wife.” 4 Now Abimelech had not approached her. So he said, “Lord, will you kill an innocent people? 5 Did he not himself say to me, ‘She is my sister’? And she herself said, ‘He is my brother.’ In the integrity of my heart and the innocence of my hands I have done this.” 6 Then God said to him in the dream, “Yes, I know that you have done this in the integrity of your heart, and it was I who kept you from sinning against me. Therefore I did not let you touch her. 7 Now then, return the man's wife, for he is a prophet, so that he will pray for you, and you shall live. But if you do not return her, know that you shall surely die, you and all who are yours.”Genesis 20:1-7SERMON–The Control and Kindness of GodJohn NorrisStudy Questions—Why is Abimelech taking Sarah as his wife a big deal?Why does God have Abraham pray to Abimelech instead of just healing him without Abraham’s prayer (20:7 and 20:17-18)? What is Sarah wanting to avoid when she tells Abraham to cast out Hagar and Ishmael (21:8–10)?Why was it not wrong for Abraham to send Hagar and Ishmael away?What is the significance of Abimelech approaching Abraham to make a covenant?Song CreditsMay the Peoples Praise You© 2016 Getty Music Label, LLCLord, I Need You© 2013 Provident Label Group LLC, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor Luke Humphrey is preaching on Genesis 18.16–19.38, Shall Not the Judge of All the Earth Do What is Just? We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us January 21 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—Let Your Kingdom Come — Sovereign Grace MusicAll I Have is Christ — Sovereign Grace MusicBIBLE READING–Gen. 18:16 Then the men set out from there, and they looked down toward Sodom. And Abraham went with them to set them on their way. 17 The Lord said, “Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, 18 seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? 19 For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what he has promised him.” 20 Then the Lord said, “Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grave, 21 I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me. And if not, I will know.”22 So the men turned from there and went toward Sodom, but Abraham still stood before the Lord. 23 Then Abraham drew near and said, “Will you indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked? 24 Suppose there are fifty righteous within the city. Will you then sweep away the place and not spare it for the fifty righteous who are in it? 25 Far be it from you to do such a thing, to put the righteous to death with the wicked, so that the righteous fare as the wicked! Far be that from you! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?” 26 And the Lord said, “If I find at Sodom fifty righteous in the city, I will spare the whole place for their sake.”27 Abraham answered and said, “Behold, I have undertaken to speak to the Lord, I who am but dust and ashes. 28 Suppose five of the fifty righteous are lacking. Will you destroy the whole city for lack of five?” And he said, “I will not destroy it if I find forty-five there.” 29 Again he spoke to him and said, “Suppose forty are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of forty I will not do it.” 30 Then he said, “Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak. Suppose thirty are found there.” He answered, “I will not do it, if I find thirty there.” 31 He said, “Behold, I have undertaken to speak to the Lord. Suppose twenty are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of twenty I will not destroy it.” 32 Then he said, “Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak again but this once. Suppose ten are found there.” He answered, “For the sake of ten I will not destroy it.” 33 And the Lord went his way, when he had finished speaking to Abraham, and Abraham returned to his place.Gen. 19:1 The two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed himself with his face to the earth 2 and said, “My lords, please turn aside to your servant's house and spend the night and wash your feet. Then you may rise up early and go on your way.” They said, “No; we will spend the night in the town square.” 3 But he pressed them strongly; so they turned aside to him and entered his house. And he made them a feast and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.4 But before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, both young and old, all the people to the last man, surrounded the house. 5 And they called to Lot, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us, that we may know them.” 6 Lot went out to the men at the entrance, shut the door after him, 7 and said, “I beg you, my brothers, do not act so wickedly. 8 Behold, I have two daughters who have not known any man. Let me bring them out to you, and do to them as you please. Only do nothing to these men, for they have come under the shelter of my roof.” 9 But they said, “Stand back!” And they said, “This fellow came to sojourn, and he has become the judge! Now we will deal worse with you than with them.” Then they pressed hard against the man Lot, and drew near to break the door down. 10 But the men reached out their hands and brought Lot into the house with them and shut the door. 11 And they struck with blindness the men who were at the entrance of the house, both small and great, so that they wore themselves out groping for the door.12 Then the men said to Lot, “Have you anyone else here? Sons-in-law, sons, daughters, or anyone you have in the city, bring them out of the place. 13 For we are about to destroy this place, because the outcry against its people has become great before the Lord, and the Lord has sent us to destroy it.” 14 So Lot went out and said to his sons-in-law, who were to marry his daughters, “Up! Get out of this place, for the Lord is about to destroy the city.” But he seemed to his sons-in-law to be jesting.15 As morning dawned, the angels urged Lot, saying, “Up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be swept away in the punishment of the city.” 16 But he lingered. So the men seized him and his wife and his two daughters by the hand, the Lord being merciful to him, and they brought him out and set him outside the city. 17 And as they brought them out, one said, “Escape for your life. Do not look back or stop anywhere in the valley. Escape to the hills, lest you be swept away.” 18 And Lot said to them, “Oh, no, my lords. 19 Behold, your servant has found favor in your sight, and you have shown me great kindness in saving my life. But I cannot escape to the hills, lest the disaster overtake me and I die. 20 Behold, this city is near enough to flee to, and it is a little one. Let me escape there—is it not a little one?—and my life will be saved!” 21 He said to him, “Behold, I grant you this favor also, that I will not overthrow the city of which you have spoken. 22 Escape there quickly, for I can do nothing till you arrive there.” Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.23 The sun had risen on the earth when Lot came to Zoar. 24 Then the Lord rained on Sodom and Gomorrah sulfur and fire from the Lord out of heaven. 25 And he overthrew those cities, and all the valley, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and what grew on the ground. 26 But Lot's wife, behind him, looked back, and she became a pillar of salt.27 And Abraham went early in the morning to the place where he had stood before the Lord. 28 And he looked down toward Sodom and Gomorrah and toward all the land of the valley, and he looked and, behold, the smoke of the land went up like the smoke of a furnace.29 So it was that, when God destroyed the cities of the valley, God remembered Abraham and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow when he overthrew the cities in which Lot had lived.30 Now Lot went up out of Zoar and lived in the hills with his two daughters, for he was afraid to live in Zoar. So he lived in a cave with his two daughters. 31 And the firstborn said to the younger, “Our father is old, and there is not a man on earth to come in to us after the manner of all the earth. 32 Come, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve offspring from our father.” 33 So they made their father drink wine that night. And the firstborn went in and lay with her father. He did not know when she lay down or when she arose.34 The next day, the firstborn said to the younger, “Behold, I lay last night with my father. Let us make him drink wine tonight also. Then you go in and lie with him, that we may preserve offspring from our father.” 35 So they made their father drink wine that night also. And the younger arose and lay with him, and he did not know when she lay down or when she arose. 36 Thus both the daughters of Lot became pregnant by their father. 37 The firstborn bore a son and called his name Moab. He is the father of the Moabites to this day. 38 The younger also bore a son and called his name Ben-ammi. He is the father of the Ammonites to this day.Genesis 18:16-19:38SERMON–Shall Not the Judge of All the Earth Do What is Just?Luke HumphreyStudy Questions—Read Genesis 18:17–20. What is the reason that God gives for telling Abraham what he is going to do to Sodom and Gomorrah? Why is it important that Abraham know this? Read Genesis 18:22–25. Why does Abraham struggle with God’s decision?In what ways do we see human sin displayed in this passage? In what ways do we see God’s justice displayed in this passage? In what ways do we see God’s grace displayed in this passage?Song CreditsLet Your Kingdom Come© 2002 Sovereign Grace PraiseAll I have is Christ© 2006 Sovereign Grace Praise

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 17:1–18:15, Circumcision and the Son of Abraham. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us January 15 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—Jesus, My Only Hope — Sovereign Grace MusicMan of Sorrows – Shane & ShaneBIBLE READING–17 When Abram was ninety-nine years old the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, “I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless, 2 that I may make my covenant between me and you, and may multiply you greatly.” 3 Then Abram fell on his face. And God said to him, 4 “Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations. 5 No longer shall your name be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham, for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations. 6 I will make you exceedingly fruitful, and I will make you into nations, and kings shall come from you. 7 And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you. 8 And I will give to you and to your offspring after you the land of your sojournings, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession, and I will be their God.” 9 And God said to Abraham, “As for you, you shall keep my covenant, you and your offspring after you throughout their generations. 10 This is my covenant, which you shall keep, between me and you and your offspring after you: Every male among you shall be circumcised. 11 You shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskins, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and you. 12 He who is eight days old among you shall be circumcised. Every male throughout your generations, whether born in your house or bought with your money from any foreigner who is not of your offspring, 13 both he who is born in your house and he who is bought with your money, shall surely be circumcised. So shall my covenant be in your flesh an everlasting covenant. 14 Any uncircumcised male who is not circumcised in the flesh of his foreskin shall be cut off from his people; he has broken my covenant.” 15 And God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. 16 I will bless her, and moreover, I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she shall become nations; kings of peoples shall come from her.” 17 Then Abraham fell on his face and laughed and said to himself, “Shall a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? Shall Sarah, who is ninety years old, bear a child?” 18 And Abraham said to God, “Oh that Ishmael might live before you!” 19 God said, “No, but Sarah your wife shall bear you a son, and you shall call his name Isaac. I will establish my covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his offspring after him. 20 As for Ishmael, I have heard you; behold, I have blessed him and will make him fruitful and multiply him greatly. He shall father twelve princes, and I will make him into a great nation. 21 But I will establish my covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to you at this time next year.”Genesis 17:1–21SERMON–Circumcision and the Son of AbrahmJohn NorrisStudy Questions—What promises does God make to Abraham in 17:1–18:15?If God already promised Abraham children and offspring (in chapters 12, 13 and 15 [God promises on his own life—15:17–18!), why does God say in 17:1–2 say that Abraham must walk before the Him and be blameless that the Lord may make his covenant with Abraham? How can God swear that He will certainly keep His promise and then also say that Abraham must be blameless so that He can keep His promise? What would happen to those males who were not circumcised?Read Colossians 2:11–12. What is circumcision referring to here?What is the circumcision of the heart (Deuteronomy 30:6; Colossians 2:11, Philippians 3:3)?Song CreditsJesus, My Only HopeMusic and words by Mark Altrogge. © 2002 Sovereign Grace PraiseMan of SorrowsPerformed by: Shane & ShaneWritten By: Brooke Ligertwood / Matt Crocker© 2013 Hillsong Worship

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 16, A God Who Sees. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us January 8 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—Come People of the Risen King — Keith & Kristyn GettyIn Christ Alone – Sovereign Grace MusicBIBLE READING–1 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. She had a female Egyptian servant whose name was Hagar. 2 And Sarai said to Abram, “Behold now, the Lord has prevented me from bearing children. Go in to my servant; it may be that I shall obtain children by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai. 3 So, after Abram had lived ten years in the land of Canaan, Sarai, Abram’s wife, took Hagar the Egyptian, her servant, and gave her to Abram her husband as a wife. 4 And he went in to Hagar, and she conceived. And when she saw that she had conceived, she looked with contempt on her mistress. 5 And Sarai said to Abram, “May the wrong done to me be on you! I gave my servant to your embrace, and when she saw that she had conceived, she looked on me with contempt. May the Lord judge between you and me!” 6 But Abram said to Sarai, “Behold, your servant is in your power; do to her as you please.” Then Sarai dealt harshly with her, and she fled from her. 7 The angel of the Lord found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, the spring on the way to Shur. 8 And he said, “Hagar, servant of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going?” She said, “I am fleeing from my mistress Sarai.” 9 The angel of the Lord said to her, “Return to your mistress and submit to her.” 10 The angel of the Lord also said to her, “I will surely multiply your offspring so that they cannot be numbered for multitude.” 11 And the angel of the Lord said to her, “Behold, you are pregnant and shall bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, because the Lord has listened to your affliction. 12 He shall be a wild donkey of a man, his hand against everyone and everyone’s hand against him, and he shall dwell over against all his kinsmen.” 13 So she called the name of the Lord who spoke to her, “You are a God of seeing,” for she said, “Truly here I have seen him who looks after me.” 14 Therefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi; it lies between Kadesh and Bered. 15 And Hagar bore Abram a son, and Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael. 16 Abram was eighty-six years old when Hagar bore Ishmael to Abram.Genesis 16:1–16SERMON–A God Who SeesJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsWhat was wrong with Sarai and Abram’s plan? (CF Galatians 4:23)What does verse 12 mean?Why does God send Hagar back to Sarai?Why would it have been a comfort to Hagar to know that God sees How does it change our lives if we really believe God sees us?Song CreditsCome People of the Risen KingKeith Getty, Kristyn Getty and Stuart Townend © 2007 Thankyou Music (Adm. by CapitolCMGPublishing.com excl. UK & Europe, adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family, songs@integritymusic.com)In Christ AlonePerformed by Sovereign Grace MusicWords & Music: Keith Getty & Stuart Townend© 2002 ThankYou Music(PRS) Adm Worldwide at CAPITOLCMGPUBLISHING.COM

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 15:6, Counted as Righteous. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us January 1 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—Holy is the Lord — Chris TomlinJesus is Better – Austin Stone MusicBIBLE READING–6 And he believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness.Genesis 15:6SERMON–Counted as RighteousJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsRead Genesis 15:6. Then read Romans 4:1–8.Note: “Justified” means a judge has declared someone on trial, “righteous.”According to this text, was Abraham godly or ungodly?How can God declare someone who is ungodly to be righteous? Wouldn’t that make God an unjust judge? Why not?What does it mean to “count righteousness” to someone?What are ways that we avoid receiving salvation as a gift?Read 2 Corinthians 5:20–21. How would you explain verse 21 to an unbeliever?Song CreditsHoly is the LordSongwriters: Chris Tomlin / Louie Giglio© Worshiptogether.com Songs, Sixsteps Music, Emi Christian Music Pub Obo Sixsteps Music, Vamos PublishingJesus is BetterAaron Ivey, Brett Land© 2013 Austin Stone Music (ASCAP). All rights reserved.

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching the final sermon in our Advent series on Luke 2:1–21, The Arrival of Joy. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us December 25 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—O Come All Ye Faithful – Shane & ShaneJoy to the World — Shane & ShaneBIBLE READING–1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” 15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. 21 And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.Luke 2:1–21SERMON–The Arrival of JoyJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsWhy is it important that Jesus was born in Bethlehem? Was it an accident that Mary and Joseph were there?In verse 11: What does it mean that Jesus is a Savior? What does it mean that Jesus is the Christ? What does it mean that Jesus is Lord?How does verse 11 explain verse 10?In verse 14, God being glorified is connected with us receiving peace. Why is that?Song CreditsO Come All Ye FaithfulOriginal words by John F. Wade, circa 1743. Verses translated by Frederick Oakeley. Performed by Shane & Shane© 2014 A Worship Initiative ChristmasJoy to the WorldWritten by Isaac Watts, 1719Performed by Shane & Shane© 2014 A Worship Initiative Christmas

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor Luke Humphrey is preaching the second week in our Advent series on Isaiah 9:2–7, Into the Darkness, a Child is Born. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us December 18 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—Grace Has Now Appeared – Emu MusicHark the Herald Angels Sing — Sovereign Grace MusicBIBLE READING–2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. 3 You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide the spoil. 4 For the yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. 5 For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.Isaiah 9:2–7SERMON–Into the Darkness, a Child is BornLuke HumphreyStudy QuestionsRead Isaiah 9:2–7. How would you summarize what the passage is about? What does it mean that “the people who walked in darkness have seen a great light”? Where do we see this fulfilled? According to this passage, why does the nation rejoice before God? What is the purpose of the four names given to the child in verse 6? How does this passage provide hope in times of darkness? Song CreditsGrace Has Now AppearedWritten by: Rob Smith© 2012 Emu Music, AdventHark the Herald Angels SingWords by Charles Wesley (1739). Music, MENDELSSOHN, Felix Mendelssohn. Add. music and words by David LaChance, Jr. © 2014 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 15 God’s Great Guarantee. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us December 4 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—Come Thou Long Expected Jesus – Lexington Road BandO Praise the Name (Anastasis) – Shane & ShaneBIBLE READING–1 After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” 2 But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3 And Abram said, “Behold, you have given me no offspring, and a member of my household will be my heir.” 4 And behold, the word of the Lord came to him: “This man shall not be your heir; your very own son shall be your heir.” 5 And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” 6 And he believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness.Genesis 15:1–6SERMON–God's Great GuaranteeJohn NorrisStudy Questions Read Genesis 15. What all is God promising Abram in this chapter?What questions does Abram ask God? How does God answer them?Read Jeremiah 34:18–19. How does this help us understand the ceremony that happens in Genesis 15:7–11 and Genesis 15:17–18?Why would God make a guarantee like this?How does this guarantee help you trust God?What other guarantees does God make to us in His Word?Song CreditsCome Thou Long Expected Jesus Words and Music: Rowland H. Prichard / Charles Wesley Arrangement: Lexington Road Band Performed: Lexington Road Band © 2017 Southern SeminaryO Praise the Name (Anastasis)Songwriters: Martin W. Sampson / Benjamin William Hastings / Dean Ussher© Hillsong Music Publishing Australia

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 13–14 God’s Honor through Abram’s Faith. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us November 27 Online Service— WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING—How Deep the Father's Love for Us – Sovereign Grace MusicStronger – HillsongBIBLE READING–17 After his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). 18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most High.) 19 And he blessed him and said, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; 20 and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand!” And Abram gave him a tenth of everything. 21 And the king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the persons, but take the goods for yourself.” 22 But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have lifted my hand to the Lord, God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth, 23 that I would not take a thread or a sandal strap or anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’ 24 I will take nothing but what the young men have eaten, and the share of the men who went with me. Let Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre take their share.”Genesis 14:17–24SERMON–God's Honor through Abram's FaithJohn NorrisStudy Questions Read the promise of Genesis 13:14–17. How does this compare with what God promised Abram in Genesis 12?How will this promise be fulfilled?Why does God make promises?Read Genesis 14:17–20. How is Melchizedek’s blessing or Abram different than his blessing of God?Read Genesis 14:21–24. Why does Abram refuse to take any of Sodom’s goods? Why is that important?Song CreditsHow Deep the Father’s Love for UsPerformed: Sovereign Grace MusicMusic and words by Stuart Townend. © 1995 Thankyou Music (PRS)StrongerThis is Our GodSongwriters: Reuben Morgan & Ben Fielding© Emi Christian Music Pub Obo Hillsong, Hillsong Music Publishing Australia

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor Luke Humphrey is preaching on Genesis 12, God’s Promise to Abram. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us November 20 Online Service— Worship Through Singing—My Hope is Built on Nothing Less — Sovereign Grace MusicCome Behold the Wondrous Mystery – Matt Papa Bible Reading—1 Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” 4 So Abram went, as the Lord had told him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran. 5 And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother’s son, and all their possessions that they had gathered, and the people that they had acquired in Haran, and they set out to go to the land of Canaan. When they came to the land of Canaan, 6 Abram passed through the land to the place at Shechem, to the oak of Moreh. At that time the Canaanites were in the land. 7 Then the Lord appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring I will give this land.” So he built there an altar to the Lord, who had appeared to him. 8 From there he moved to the hill country on the east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. And there he built an altar to the Lord and called upon the name of the Lord. 9 And Abram journeyed on, still going toward the Negeb.Genesis 12:1–9Sermon—God’s Promise to AbramLuke HumphreyStudy QuestionsRead Genesis 12:1–3. What are the different aspects of the promise that God makes to Abram? In what ways does Abram respond to the Lord in faith? In what ways does Abram fail to respond to the Lord in faith?How does the reality of God's preservation encourage you in your faith? Song CreditsMy Hope is Built on Nothing Less Words by Edward Mote (1834). Music by William B. Bradbury (1863). Public Domain. Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.orgCome Behold the Wondrous MysteryWritten by: Michael Bleecker, Matt Boswell, and Matt Papa© 2012 Bleecker Publishing (Admin. by Michael Bleecker), McKinney Music, Inc. (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) Love Your Enemies Publishing

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching the second of two topical sermons on the question, "How should Christians disagree?” We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us November 13 Online Service— Worship Through Singing—O Church Arise – Keith & Kristin GettyLord I Need You – Matt Maher Bible Reading—1 As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. 2 One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. 3 Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. 4 Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. 5 One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. 6 The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord. The one who eats, eats in honor of the Lord, since he gives thanks to God, while the one who abstains, abstains in honor of the Lord and gives thanks to God. 7 For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. 8 For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. 9 For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. 10 Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God; 11 for it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.” 12 So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.Romans 14:1–12Sermon—How Should Christians Disagree? (Part 2)John NorrisStudy QuestionsRead 1 Corinthians 4:1–5 and 1 Corinthians 5:12. In one, Paul says not to judge, in the other he tells us that we must judge. What is the differenceRead Romans 14:1–12. In a disagreement, how can we be convinced our position is correct (verse 5), and not judge the person who disagrees with us?Read Romans 14:14. What does this verse mean?Read Romans 15:1–7. How does the way we handle disagreements in the church relate to what Jesus has done for us? Song CreditsO Church AriseSongwriters: Townend Stuart Christopher Andrew / Getty Keith© Worship Together Music, Thankyou Music, Thank You Music Ltd., S.d.g. Publishing, Sixsteps SongsLord I Need YouSongwriters: Christy Nockels / Daniel Carson / Jesse Reeves / Kristian Stanfill / Matt Maher© Universal Music Publishing Group

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching the first of two topical sermons on the question, "How should Christians disagree?” . We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us November 6 Online Service— Worship Through Singing—Crown Him with Many Crowns — Norton Hall BandGracious Redeemer – Austin Stone Bible Reading—1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.Ephesians 4:1–6Sermon—How Should Christians Disagree? (Part 1)John NorrisStudy QuestionsRead Ephesians 4:1–6 and Colossians 3:12–15. What attitudes should Christians have toward one another?Why can it be difficult to treat each other like Ephesian 4 and Colossians 3 command? How can we handle those difficulties?Read Titus 3:1–7. How do verses 1 and 2 relate to verses 3 through 7?Read 1 Peter 3:8–9. How do these verses encourage our unity and blessing of others? Song CreditsCrown Him with Many CrownsLyrics: Matthew Bridges (1800-1894) Godfrey Thring (1823-1903) Music: Goerge J. Elvey (1816-1893) Performed by Norton Hall BandGracious RedeemerMarcus Dawes, Aaron Ivey©2014 Austin Stone Music (ASCAP).

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 9:18–11:32, Division, Dispersion, and Hope. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us October 30 Online Service— Worship Through Singing—Holy is the Lord — Toronto Mass ChoirO Great God – Sovereign Grace Bible Reading—1 Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. 2 And as people migrated from the east, they found a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. 3 And they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks, and burn them thoroughly.” And they had brick for stone, and bitumen for mortar. 4 Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole earth.” 5 And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of man had built. 6 And the Lord said, “Behold, they are one people, and they have all one language, and this is only the beginning of what they will do. And nothing that they propose to do will now be impossible for them. 7 Come, let us go down and there confuse their language, so that they may not understand one another’s speech.” 8 So the Lord dispersed them from there over the face of all the earth, and they left off building the city. 9 Therefore its name was called Babel, because there the Lord confused the language of all the earth. And from there the Lord dispersed them over the face of all the earth.Genesis 11:1–9Sermon—Division, Dispersion, and HopeJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsWhat happens in Genesis 9:18–27?How does Genesis 9:18–27 (Noah’s drunkenness, the curse of Canaan, the blessing of Shem) fit into the larger storyline of the Bible?What is wrong with wanting to make a name for yourself like the people of Babel in 11:4?What is God concerned about in Genesis 11:6?Read Acts 2:1–11. How is it related to the story of Babel?What is the point of the genealogy starting in 11:10? Song CreditsHoly is the LordPerformed by Toronto Mass ChoirSongwriters: Chris Tomlin / Louie GiglioHoly Is the Lord lyrics © Universal Music Publishing GroupO Great GodMusic and words by Bob Kauflin. Based on The Valley of Vision prayer "Regeneration." © 2006 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI).

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 6–9:17, The Flood. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us October 23 Online Service— Worship Through Singing—Come, Thou Fount — Norton Hall BandJesus, Thank You – Sovereign Grace Bible Reading—5 The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And the LORD regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart. 7 So the LORD said, “I will blot out man whom I have created from the face of the land, man and animals and creeping things and birds of the heavens, for I am sorry that I have made them.” 8 But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD. 9 These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God. 10 And Noah had three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. 11 Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with violence. 12 And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. 13 And God said to Noah, “I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth. 14 Make yourself an ark of gopher wood. Make rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and out with pitch. Genesis 6:5–14Sermon—The FloodJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsRead Genesis 6:1–13. What is wrong with the world? What is God’s response?What does it mean that “the intention of man’s heart is evil from his youth” (8:21)?What does God command and what does He promise in Genesis 9:1–17?Why are Flood and the Final Judgment not overreactions on God’s partRead 2 Peter 3:20–21. How are the Flood and baptism related? Compare this with Romans 6:4. Song CreditsCome, Thou FountWords: Robert Robinson Melody: John Wyeth---Jesus, Thank YouMusic and Words by Pat Sczebel© 2003 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor Drew Remke is preaching on Genesis 4:1-6. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us October 16 Online Service— Worship Through Singing—Jesus, My Only Hope — Sovereign GraceStronger – HillsongBible Reading—1 Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, “I have gotten a man with the help of the Lord.” 2 And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. 3 In the course of time Cain brought to the Lord an offering of the fruit of the ground, 4 and Abel also brought of the firstborn of his flock and of their fat portions. And the Lord had regard for Abel and his offering, 5 but for Cain and his offering he had no regard. So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. 6 The Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? 7 If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it.”8 Cain spoke to Abel his brother. And when they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. 9 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know; am I my brother’s keeper?” 10 And the Lord said, “What have you done? The voice of your brother’s blood is crying to me from the ground. 11 And now you are cursed from the ground, which has opened its mouth to receive your brother’s blood from your hand. 12 When you work the ground, it shall no longer yield to you its strength. You shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth.” 13 Cain said to the Lord, “My punishment is greater than I can bear. 14 Behold, you have driven me today away from the ground, and from your face I shall be hidden. I shall be a fugitive and a wanderer on the earth, and whoever finds me will kill me.” 15Then the Lord said to him, “Not so! If anyone kills Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold.” And the Lord put a mark on Cain, lest any who found him should attack him. 16 Then Cain went away from the presence of the Lord and settled in the land of Nod, east of Eden.Genesis 4:1-16Sermon—The Cain and IDrew RemkeStudy QuestionsWhat are other images found in scripture about worshipping God similar to a hard vs soft heart or the fertile vs hard ground? Why is it easier to try to relate to Able than it is to Cain?How can the community around you help you to stay in right worship to the father? What is difficult about the concept of using scripture to interpret scripture? What are the most helpful ways that you have experienced, cultivating faith in your heart? Song CreditsJesus My Only Hope Words and Music: Sovereign Grace MusicStrongerWritten By: Ben Fielding / Reuben Morgan

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor Luke Humphrey is preaching on Genesis 3, Curse and Grace in the Fall of Man. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us October 9 Online Service— Worship Through Singing—His Mercy is More— Matt PapaHallelujah for the Cross – NewsboysBible Reading—1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made.He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’?” 2 And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden, 3 but God said, ‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’ ” 4 But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. 5 For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” 6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. 7 Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths.8 And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. 9 But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?” 10 And he said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I hid myself.” 11 He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?” 12 The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.” 13 Then the Lord God said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” The woman said, “The serpent deceived me, and I ate.”14 The Lord God said to the serpent,“Because you have done this,cursed are you above all livestockand above all beasts of the field;on your belly you shall go,and dust you shall eatall the days of your life.15 I will put enmity between you and the woman,and between your offspring and her offspring;he shall bruise your head,and you shall bruise his heel.”16 To the woman he said,“I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing;in pain you shall bring forth children.Your desire shall be contrary to your husband,but he shall rule over you.”17 And to Adam he said,“Because you have listened to the voice of your wifeand have eaten of the treeof which I commanded you,‘You shall not eat of it,’cursed is the ground because of you;in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life;18 thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you;and you shall eat the plants of the field.19 By the sweat of your faceyou shall eat bread,till you return to the ground,for out of it you were taken;for you are dust,and to dust you shall return.”20 The man called his wife’s name Eve, because she was the mother of all living. 21 And the Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them.22 Then the Lord God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of us in knowing good and evil. Now, lest he reach out his hand and take also of the tree of life and eat, and live forever—” 23 therefore the Lord God sent him out from the garden of Eden to work the ground from which he was taken. 24 He drove out the man, and at the east of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim and a flaming sword that turned every way to guard the way to the tree of life.Genesis 3:1–24Sermon—Curse and Grace in the Fall of ManLuke HumphreyStudy QuestionsWhy does it matter that the serpent is a creature that God made? How did the serpent tempt the woman? What general principles about temptation can we learn from this? In what ways did Adam and Eve fail in this passage? What specifically did they fail at? How does the punishment affect the roles given to both the man and the woman? In what ways do we see the grace of God on display in this passage? Song CreditsHis Mercy Is MoreWritten by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell© 2016 Love Your Enemies Publishing, Dayspring Publishing, LLC ( A Division of Word Music Group, Inc.) CCLI #7065053Hallelujah for the CrossWritten By: Ross King & Todd Wright© 2014 Captol CMG

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 2:18–25, God’s Design in Man and Woman. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us October 2 Online Service— Worship Through Singing—Holy is the Lord God Almighty — Toronto Mass ChoirIt is Well with My Soul – Sovereign Grace MusicBible Reading—18 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” 19 Now out of the ground the Lord God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. 20 The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. 21 So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. 22 And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. 23 Then the man said,“This at last is bone of my bonesand flesh of my flesh;she shall be called Woman,because she was taken out of Man.”24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. 25 And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.Genesis 2:18–25Sermon—God’s Design in Man and WomanJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsWhat does it mean that the woman is to be a “helper” to Adam (2:18–20)?In Ephesians 5:22–23, how are husbands and wives supposed to relate differently to one another?How would you define mature manhood and mature womanhood? Are they different in and out of marriage? What biblical texts help you define them?Read 1 Timothy 2:12–14. How does Paul relate Adam and Eve to women teaching and exercising authority in church?How does the Bible’s view of manhood and womanhood differ than the worlds view of manhood and womanhood? Song CreditsHoly is the LordToronto Mass ChoirWritten by: Chris Tomlin & Louie Giglio© Worshiptogether.com Songs, Sixsteps Music, Emi Christian Music Pub Obo Sixsteps Music, Vamos Publishing It Is Well With My SoulWords by Horatio G. Spafford (1873). Music by Philip P. Bliss (1876). Public Domain. Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 2:4–25, God’s Design for Mankind. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us September 25 Online Service— Worship Through Singing—All Creatures of Our God and King – Sovereign Grace MusicThe Power of the Cross – Keith & Kristyn GettyBible Reading—4 These are the generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens.5 When no bush of the field was yet in the land and no small plant of the field had yet sprung up—for the Lord God had not caused it to rain on the land, and there was no man to work the ground, 6 and a mist was going up from the land and was watering the whole face of the ground— 7 then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature. 8 And the Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and there he put the man whom he had formed. 9 And out of the ground the Lord God made to spring up every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The tree of life was in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.10 A river flowed out of Eden to water the garden, and there it divided and became four rivers. 11 The name of the first is the Pishon. It is the one that flowed around the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold. 12 And the gold of that land is good; bdellium and onyx stone are there. 13 The name of the second river is the Gihon. It is the one that flowed around the whole land of Cush. 14 And the name of the third river is the Tigris, which flows east of Assyria. And the fourth river is the Euphrates.15 The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, 17 but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.”18 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” 19 Now out of the ground the Lord God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. 20 The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. 21 So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. 22 And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. 23 Then the man said,“This at last is bone of my bonesand flesh of my flesh;she shall be called Woman,because she was taken out of Man.”24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. 25 And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.Genesis 2:4–25Sermon—God’s Design for MankindJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsWhat is the importance of verse 5 in the story?What was the Garden of Eden like?Why was man put in the Garden (verse 15)?What do 2:15 and 1:26–28 tell us about why we are here?What is the significance of man being made from the dust in verse 7?What is the significance of Adam naming the animals in verses 19 and 20? Song CreditsAll Creatures of Our God and KingOriginal words (v. 1-2) by St. Francis of Assisi, translated by William Henry Draper. Music, 16th Century German tune, adapted by Jonathan Baird and Ryan Baird. Add. words (v. 3-4) by Jonathan Baird and Ryan Baird. © 2013 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. The Power of the CrossSongwriters: Townend Stuart Christopher Andrew / Getty Julian KeithThe Power Of The Cross lyrics © Thank You Music Ltd.

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching on Genesis 1:1–2:3, God’s World-Made World. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us September 18 Online Service— Worship Through Singing—Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery – Matt PapaAll I Have is Christ – Sovereign Grace MusicBible Reading—1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. 5 God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day.6 And God said, “Let there be an expanse in the midst of the waters, and let it separate the waters from the waters.” 7 And God made the expanse and separated the waters that were under the expanse from the waters that were above the expanse. And it was so. 8 And God called the expanse Heaven. And there was evening and there was morning, the second day.9 And God said, “Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.” And it was so. 10 God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good.11 And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth.” And it was so. 12 The earth brought forth vegetation, plants yielding seed according to their own kinds, and trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 13 And there was evening and there was morning, the third day.14 And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for signs and for seasons, and for days and years, 15 and let them be lights in the expanse of the heavens to give light upon the earth.” And it was so. 16 And God made the two great lights—the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night—and the stars. 17 And God set them in the expanse of the heavens to give light on the earth, 18 to rule over the day and over the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. 19 And there was evening and there was morning, the fourth day.20 And God said, “Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens.” 21 So God created the great sea creatures and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarm, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 22 And God blessed them, saying, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the waters in the seas, and let birds multiply on the earth.” 23 And there was evening and there was morning, the fifth day.24 And God said, “Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds—livestock and creeping things and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.” And it was so. 25 And God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds and the livestock according to their kinds, and everything that creeps on the ground according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”27 So God created man in his own image,in the image of God he created him;male and female he created them.28 And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” 29 And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food. 30 And to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the heavens and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. 31 And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.2:1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. 3 So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation.Genesis 1:1–2:3Sermon—God’s Word-Made WorldJohn NorrisStudy Questions What patterns do you see in the days of creation in Genesis 1?What is the significance of God speaking in Genesis 1?God calls different aspects of creation of “good” throughout the six days and then “very good” in 1:31. Now that the Fall of mankind has happened, is the creation still good?What does it mean to be made in the image of God (1:26)?What is mankind commissioned to do?What does it mean that God “rested” in 2:1–3? Song CreditsCome Behold the Wondrous MysteryWritten By: Matt Boswell, Michael Bleecker, Matt Papa© 2012 Bleecker Publishing (Admin. by Michael Bleecker); McKinney Music, Inc. (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.); Love Your Enemies PublishingAll I Have is ChristMusic and words by Jordan Kauflin. © 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching our first sermon in our sermon series on Genesis: Maker of Heaven and Earth. We’d love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email us at info@redeemeralain.com or fill out a connect form by clicking the link below. Connect with Us September 11 Online Service— Worship Through Singing—Come People of the Risen King – Keith & Kristyn GettyBehold Our God – Sovereign Grace MusicBible Reading—1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.Genesis 1:1–2Sermon—Maker of Heaven and EarthJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsRead Genesis 1:1 and John 1:1–3. How do these two timelines relate? What is the condition of the earth in verse 2?Why is it important to know that God created everything?What would it mean for our lives if God didn’t create everything?If God has no needs as Acts 17:24–25 says, why would he create the world? Song CreditsCome People of the Risen KingWritten By: Keith & Kristyn Getty & Stuart Townend © 2007 Thankyou Music(Prs) Adm Worldwide at capitolcmgpublishing.com Exclusing Europe which is Adm by integritymusic.comBehold Our GodMusic and Words by Jonathan Baird, Meghan Baird, Ryan Baird, and Stephen Altrogge© 2011 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family.

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor John Norris is preaching our final sermon in our Discipleship in a Pandemic mini-series: Family Discipleship. September 3 Online Service— Worship Through Singing—May the Peoples Praise You – Keith & Kristyn GettyMy Hope is Built on Nothing Less – Sovereign Grace MusicBible Reading—4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. 8 You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. 9 You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.Deuteronomy 6:4–9Sermon—Family DiscipleshipJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsRead Deuteronomy 6:4–9 and Ephesian 6:4. What are parents’ responsibilities toward their children?What are the biggest obstacles to our fulfilling those responsibilities?What are competing visions in our world and age concerning what families are for?If families are for discipleship, what does it mean when a family is broken?How do singles or parents without children factor into our discussion of family discipleship?What would you suggest to someone who wanted to start engaging their family in growing in following Christ, but didn’t know how? Song CreditsMay the Peoples Praise YouWords and Music By Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, David Zimmer, Stuart Townend and Ed Cash © 2016 Getty Music Publishing (Bmi) / Townend Songs (Prs) / Alletrop Music (Bmi) (Admin by musicservies.org)My Hope is Built on Nothing LessWords by Edward Mote (1834). Music by William B. Bradbury (1863). Public Domain. Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.org

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service Pastor Luke Humphrey is preaching our second sermon in our Discipleship in a Pandemic mini-series: Relational Discipleship. August 28 Online Service— Sermon Notes Worship Through Singing—Let Your Kingdom Come – Sovereign GraceLord I Need You – Matt MaherBible Reading—18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 18:18–20Sermon—Relational DiscipleshipLuke HumphreyStudy QuestionsPastor Luke defined relational discipleship as “following Jesus alongside others and helping others to do the same.” In what ways is this definition helpful or unhelpful? What would you add to this definition? Read Ephesians 2:11–22. In light of this passage, what impact does being part of a community have upon our daily Christian lives? Read Matthew 28:18–20. What does it look like to teach people to observe all that Jesus commands? Read Ephesians 4:11–16. What does it look like to speak the truth in love to one another? What are some ways during COVID-19 that you can engage in relational discipleship? Song CreditsLet Your Kingdom ComeBased on The Valley of Vision prayer, "God’s Cause." Music and Words by Bob Kauflin. © 2006 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.orgLord I Need YouSongwriters: Christy Nockels / Daniel Carson / Jesse Reeves / Kristian Stanfill / Matt Maher © Universal Music Publishing Group

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this sermon Pastor John Norris is preaching our first sermon in our Discipleship in a Pandemic mini-series: Personal Discipleship. August 21 Online Service— Genesis Reading Plan Worship Through Singing—Never Cease to Praise – Grace Community ChurchBehold Our God – Sovereign GraceBible Reading—10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.Ephesians 6:10–20Sermon—Personal DiscipleshipJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsRead Psalm 1. What role does the Word (or law) of God play in the righteous man’s life?How do you meditate on God’s Word?Read John 15:5–8. What are the connections between “asking,” “glory,” and “bearing fruit” in verses 7 and 8?Practically, what does it mean to “pray at all times” like Ephesians 6:18 says we should?If someone is having a hard time reading their Bible regularly and praying, what advice or help could you give? Song CreditsNever Cease to PraiseWords and Music: Jeff BourqueCopyright © 2004 Universal Music Corp. and Cumberland Belle MusicBehold Our GodMusic and Words by Jonathan Baird, Meghan Baird, Ryan Baird, and Stephen Altrogge© 2011 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family.

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, we’re completing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris is preaching on Hebrews 13:20–25, Everything Good Through Jesus Christ. August 14 Online Service— Worship Through Singing—Jesus Shall Reign – EnfieldMan of Sorrows – Shane & ShaneBible Reading— 20 Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. 22 I appeal to you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. 23 You should know that our brother Timothy has been released, with whom I shall see you if he comes soon. 24 Greet all your leaders and all the saints. Those who come from Italy send you greetings. 25 Grace be with all of you.Hebrews 13:20–25Sermon—Everything Good Through Jesus ChristJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsWhy is God called “the God of peace”?Why is Jesus called “the great shepherd of the sheep”?What is “the eternal covenant”? Why is it called that?What is the author of Hebrews asking God to do in verses 20 and 21?In light of verses 20 and 21, when we do God’s will, who gets the credit? Why? Song CreditsJesus Shall ReignPerformed By: EnfieldWords: Isaac Watts, 1719, alt.; and Ryan FoglesongMusic: John Hatton, 1793, and Ryan FoglesongMan of SorrowsPerformed By: Shane & ShaneWritten By: Brooke Ligertwood / Matt Crocker© 2013 Hillsong Worship

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris is preaching on Hebrews 13:7–19, Under Leadership in the Grace of Christ. August 7 Online Service— Worship Through Singing—Jesus Shall Reign – EnfieldJesus Thank You – Sovereign Grace MusicBible Reading—7 Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 9 Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, which have not benefited those devoted to them. 10 We have an altar from which those who serve the tent have no right to eat. 11 For the bodies of those animals whose blood is brought into the holy places by the high priest as a sacrifice for sin are burned outside the camp. 12 So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood. 13 Therefore let us go to him outside the camp and bear the reproach he endured. 14 For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the city that is to come. 15 Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. 16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.18 Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things. 19 I urge you the more earnestly to do this in order that I may be restored to you the sooner.Hebrews 13:7–19Sermon—Under Leadership in the Grace of ChristJohn NorrisStudy Questions What is the connection between verse 8 and verse 9? How is the heart strengthened by grace (verse 9)? Why doesn’t food strengthen the heart? What does it mean to “go to Jesus outside the camp, and bear the reproach He endured” (verse 13)? What do church leaders do according to this passage? What does it mean to obey your leaders and submit to them (verse 17)? When should you submit? When should you not? Song CreditsJesus Shall ReignWords: Isaac Watts, 1719, alt.; and Ryan FoglesongMusic: John Hatton, 1793, and Ryan FoglesongJesus Thank YouMusic and Words by Pat Sczebel© 2003 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP)

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris is preaching on Hebrews 13:1–6, Practical Love and Pure Living. July 31 Online Service— Worship Through Singing—Hallelujah for the Cross – NewsboysWhat a Savior – Sovereign Grace MusicBible Reading—1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. 4 Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. 5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” 6 So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?”Hebrews 13:1–6Sermon—Practical Love and Pure LivingJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsVerses 2–6 contain commands, each connected with reasons that the author is giving to help us obey those commands. What are those commands and what are the reasons given that help us obey? How do these reasons given for obedience work to motivate us.How should Christians feel about the warning given in verse 4How are these commands related to each other? How do you think this passage relates to the rest of the book?How do you need to apply these verses to your life now? Song CreditsHallelujah for the CrossWritten By: Ross King & Todd Wright© 2014 Captol CMGWhat a SaviorVerses by Philip Paul Bliss (1875). Music and chorus by Devon Kauflin. © 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI).

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Our church is currently meeting in person with restrictions on Thursdays from 6:30–7:30pm at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris is preaching on Hebrews 12:18–29, Worship in Joy-Filled Fear. July 24 Online Service— Worship Through Singing—Jesus My Only Hope – Sovereign Grace MusicThe Power of the Cross – Keith & Kristyn GettyBible Reading—18 For you have not come to what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest 19 and the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words made the hearers beg that no further messages be spoken to them. 20 For they could not endure the order that was given, “If even a beast touches the mountain, it shall be stoned.” 21 Indeed, so terrifying was the sight that Moses said, “I tremble with fear.” 22 But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, 23 and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, 24 and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. 25 See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven. 26 At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” 27 This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of things that are shaken—that is, things that have been made—in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain. 28 Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe, 29 for our God is a consuming fire.Hebrews 12:18–29Sermon—Worship in Joy-Filled FearJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsWhat are the differences between Mount Sinai in verses 18–21 and Mount Zion in verses 22–24?Why does the author of Hebrews compare these two mountains?What does it mean that Jesus’ blood speaks a better word than the blood of Abel (vs. 24)?What does the author mean by “things that are shaken” in verse 27?Why does God being “a consuming fire” make Christians worship “with reverence and awe” (vs. 29)? Song CreditsJesus My Only HopeMusic and words by Mark Altrogge. © 2002 Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.orgThe Power of the CrossWords and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend© 2005 ThankYou Music/Adm. by worshiptogether.com songs

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. This week was our first week that we were able to gather in person at the Al Ain Evangelical Church Centre, but the restrictions placed upon gathering meant that all of our members and attendees will not be able to attend at once. (For more information about the restrictions click here). As pastors, we also understand that different people have different circumstances and comfort levels for in-person gatherings. We do not want to pressure anyone to attend who would not feel comfortable. We will continue to post the service online so that people can participate digitally. In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor Drew Remke is preaching on Hebrews 12:12–17, The Race, the Life, and the Community.July 17 Online Service— Worship Through Singing—O Church Arise – Keith & Kristyn GettyMan Of Sorrows – HillsongStronger – HillsongBible Reading—12 Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, 13 and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed. 14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; 16 that no one is sexually immoral or unholy like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal. 17 For you know that afterward, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no chance to repent, though he sought it with tears.Hebrews 12:12–17Sermon—The Race, the Life, and the CommunityDrew Remke Study QuestionsHow does this passage relate to the verses that came before it? Practically, how can Christians strive for peace with everyone? (vs. 14)? What does it mean to strive for “the holiness without which no one will see the Lord?” (vs. 14)What role does the community of the church play in our pursuit of holiness? How are we to understand what this passage teaches about Esau in vs. 16–17? What implications does this have upon our lives?

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself. In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor Luke Humphrey will be preaching on Hebrews 12:3–11, The Kind Discipline of a Heavenly Father.July 10 Online Service— Welcome & Prayer —John NorrisWorship Through Singing— Jesus, Thank You – Sovereign Grace MusicCome Thou Fount of Every Blessing – Norton Hall Band Bible Reading—3 Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. 4 In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons?“My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,nor be weary when reproved by him.6 For the Lord disciplines the one he loves,and chastises every son whom he receives.”7 It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? 8 If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. 9 Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? 10 For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. 11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.Hebrews 12:3–11Sermon—The Kind Discipline of a Heavenly FatherLuke HumphreyStudy QuestionsWhat does it mean that Christians “struggle against sin”? What does God’s discipline refer to in this passage? What is the purpose for God’s discipline? Why is it so important that we share in God’s holiness? What are some ways that you can actively resist sin this next week? Song CreditsJesus, Thank YouMusic and words by Pat Sczebel. © 2003 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family. www.SovereignGraceMusic.orgCome, Thou Fount of Every BlessingNorton Hall BandWords: Robert Johnson, 1735-1790Music: Wyeth's Repository of Sacred Music, 1813

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself. In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris will be preaching on Hebrews 12:1–2, The Founder and Perfecter of FaithJuly 3 Online Service— Welcome & Prayer —Drew RemkeWorship Through Singing—Crown Him with Many Crowns – Norton Hall BandO Praise the Name – Shane & Shane Bible Reading—1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.Hebrews 12:1–2Sermon—The Founder and Perfecter of FaithJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsHow does this passage relate to what came before it? Why must we lay aside weights and sin? What are weights—i.e. things that may not be sin in themselves—that can keep us from running with endurance? What does it mean when it says that Jesus is the “founder and perfecter” of faith? What does it mean that Jesus “despised the shame” of the cross?How did Jesus think about joy and the cross? What does looking to Jesus teach us about running the race of faith? Song CreditsCrown HimText: Matthew Bridges & Godfrey ThringMusic: George J. Elvey, Arranged by Norton Hall BandPerformed by Norton Hall BandO Praise the Name (Anástasis) The Worship Initiative, Vol 12 Performed by Shane & ShaneWritten By: Dean Ussher / Marty Sampson / Benjamin Hastings © Capitol Christian Music Group

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself. In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris will be preaching on Hebrews 11:29–40, Commended by FaithJune 26 Online Service— Welcome & Prayer —Luke HumphreyWorship Through Singing—Jesus Shall Reign – EnfieldHis Mercy is More – Matt Papa Bible Reading—29 By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned. 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days. 31 By faith Rahab the prostitute did not perish with those who were disobedient, because she had given a friendly welcome to the spies.32 And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, were made strong out of weakness, became mighty in war, put foreign armies to flight. 35 Women received back their dead by resurrection. Some were tortured, refusing to accept release, so that they might rise again to a better life. 36 Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn in two, they were killed with the sword. They went about in skins of sheep and goats, destitute, afflicted, mistreated— 38 of whom the world was not worthy—wandering about in deserts and mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.39 And all these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised, 40 since God had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect.Hebrews 11:29–40Sermon—Commended by FaithJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsWhat observations can you make about the people mentioned in this passage? What does the change that happens halfway through the list in verse 35 tell us about living by faith? What can we learn from this shift? What does it mean that these examples of faith “did not receive what was promised” in verse 39?What does this passage mean when it says “apart from us [these Old Testament saints] should not be made perfect” in verse 40? How does this passage add to our understanding of faith? Song CreditsJesus Shall ReignTune: DUKE STREET with chorusWords: Isaac Watts, 1719, alt.; and Ryan FoglesongMusic: John Hatton, 1793, and Ryan FoglesongHis Mercy Is MoreWritten by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell© 2016 Love Your Enemies Publishing, Dayspring Publishing, LLC ( A Division of Word Music Group, Inc.) CCLI #7065053

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself. In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor Luke Humphrey will be preaching on Hebrews 11:23–28, The Reality of God and the Reward of Christ.June 19 Online Service— Welcome & Prayer —Drew RemkeWorship Through Singing—10,000 Reasons – Matt RedmanBefore the Throne of God Above – Sovereign Grace Bible Reading—23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. 24 By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward. 27 By faith he left Egypt, not being afraid of the anger of the king, for he endured as seeing him who is invisible. 28 By faith he kept the Passover and sprinkled the blood, so that the Destroyer of the firstborn might not touch them.Hebrews 11:23–28Sermon—The Reality of God and the Reward of ChristLuke HumphreyStudy QuestionsHow did Moses’ parents walk by faith? What allowed for them to do this? Why did Moses choose to suffer with the people of Israel? What motivated his choice? How does looking to the reward help us to walk by faith?What are ways that we, today, can look to the reward? What are some of the fleeting pleasures of sin that we deal with in our lives today? Song Credits10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)Words and Music: Matt Redman. © 2014 sixstepsrecords/Sparrow RecordsBefore the Throne of God AboveOriginal Words by Charitie Lees Bancroft (1841-1892) Alternate Words and Music by Vikki Cook. © 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches.

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself. In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris will be preaching on Hebrews 11:8–22, The Obedience of Faith.June 12 Online Service— Welcome & Prayer —Luke HumphreyWorship Through Singing—May the Peoples Praise You – Keith & Kristyn GettyCome Behold the Wondrous Mystery – Matt PapaBible Reading—8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. 10 For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God. 11 By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born descendants as many as the stars of heaven and as many as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore. 13 These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. 14 For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. 15 If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city. 17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, 18 of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” 19 He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back. 20 By faith Isaac invoked future blessings on Jacob and Esau. 21 By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, bowing in worship over the head of his staff. 22 By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave directions concerning his bones.Hebrews 11:8–22Sermon—The Obedience of FaithJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsWhat does it mean that these men and women of faith had not “received the things promised” in vs. 13?What does it mean that they “were strangers and exiles on the earth” in vs. 13? According to this passage, what are some ways that these men and women were motivated in their obedience to God? What is the difference between obeying by faith and obeying without faith? Is it possible to obey without faith? Song CreditsMay the Peoples Praise YouWords and Music By Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, David Zimmer, Stuart Townend and Ed Cash © 2016 Getty Music Publishing (BMI) / Townend Songs (PRS) / Alletrop Music (BMI) (Admin By Musicservies.Org)Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery Written by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell, Michael Bleecker, performed by Matt Papa© 2013 Love Your Enemies Publishing

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself. In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris will be preaching on Hebrews 11:4–7, The Essence and Energy of Faith.June 5 Online Service— Welcome & Prayer —Drew RemkeWorship Through Singing—Holy is the Lord – Toronto Mass ChoirCome Thou Fount – Norton Hall BandBible Reading—4 By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. 5 By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. 6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. 7 By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.Hebrews 11:4–7Sermon—The Essence and Energy of FaithJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsWhat is the connection between this passage (vs. 4–7) and the previous section (vs. 1–3)?How are the examples of Abel, Enoch, and Noah similar in these verses? How are they different? What must you believe to draw near to God? What does this mean? Why is it important that we believe that God “rewards those who seek him” (vs. 6)? Song CreditsHoly is the LordToronto Mass ChoirWritten by: Chris Tomlin & Louie Giglio© Worshiptogether.com Songs, Sixsteps Music, Emi Christian Music Pub Obo Sixsteps Music, Vamos PublishingCome, Thou Fount of every BlessingNorton Hall BandWords: Robert Johnson, 1735–1790Music: Wyeth’s Repository of Sacred Music, 1813

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself. In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris will be preaching on Hebrews 11:1–3, Seeing What We Cannot See.May 29 Online Service— Welcome & Prayer —Luke HumphreyWorship Through Singing—Stronger – HillsongYour Will Be Done – CityAlightBible Reading—1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.Hebrews 11:1–3Sermon—Seeing What We Cannot SeeJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsHow is “faith” related to “hope” in verse 1?What is faith? How would you define it? How does what the author says in verse 3 relate to verse 1? How is it possible to be convinced of something that you cannot see? What are ways that faith can grow? What steps do you need to take personally to grow in faith? Song CreditsStrongerThis is Our GodSongwriters: Reuben Morgan & Ben Fielding© Emi Christian Music Pub Obo Hillsong, Hillsong Music Publishing AustraliaYour Will Be DoneCityAlightWords and music: Jonny Robinson & Rich ThompsonCCLI no. 7149566

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself. In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris will be preaching on Hebrews 10:32–39, Living for the Life to Come.May 22 Online Service— Welcome & Prayer —Drew RemkeWorship Through Singing—Praise to the Lord, the Almighty – Sovereign Grace MusicHow Deep the Father’s Love – Stuart TownendBible Reading—32 But recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings, 33 sometimes being publicly exposed to reproach and affliction, and sometimes being partners with those so treated. 34 For you had compassion on those in prison, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one. 35 Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. 37 For, “Yet a little while, and the coming one will come and will not delay; 38 but my righteous one shall live by faith, and if he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him.” 39 But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.Hebrews 10:32–39Sermon—Living for the Life to ComeJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsWhat kind of suffering did these people face?What enabled these people to show compassion and joyfully suffer for it?Why does knowing we have a better and abiding possession enable compassion and joyful sacrifice?Why is endurance necessary?How can we be sure of our salvation is endurance is necessary? Song CreditsPraise to the Lord, the AlmightyTogether for the Gospel IIWords by Joachim Neander (1680). Translated by Catherine Winkworth (1863). Music by Straisund Gesangbuch (1665). Public Domain. Sovereign Grace Music,How Deep the Father’s LoveMission: WorshipStuart Townend © 1995 Thankyou Music (Adm. by CapitolCMGPublishing.com excl. UK & Europe, adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family)

Welcome Thanks for being together this morning as we continue to worship and follow King Jesus! Please follow the outline below, reading, praying, listening and responding. If you are new to Rivers Baptist, please connect with us. Connect We start this morning by acknowledging God’s faithfulness and loving kindness. Read through these verses from Psalm 118 and praise God together by singing…

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself. In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor Luke Humphrey will be preaching on Hebrews 10:26–31, It is a Fearful Thing to Fall into the Hands of the Living God.May 15 Online Service— Welcome & Prayer —John NorrisWorship Through Singing—Lord, I Need You – Matt MaherO Praise the Name (Anástasis) – Shane & ShaneBible Reading—26 For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries. 28 Anyone who has set aside the law of Moses dies without mercy on the evidence of two or three witnesses. 29 How much worse punishment, do you think, will be deserved by the one who has trampled underfoot the Son of God, and has profaned the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has outraged the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know him who said, “Vengeance is mine; I will repay.” And again, “The Lord will judge his people.” 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.Hebrews 10:26–31Sermon—It is a Fearful Thing to Fall into the Hands of the Living GodLuke HumphreyStudy Questions1. What does it mean that we "go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth" (vs. 26)? How should Christians respond to the warning that is mentioned in vs. 27?Why is the judgment for deliberate sin against the New Covenant worse than setting aside the law of Moses (vs. 28–29)? What are ways that we can guard against deliberately sinning? What role does the fear of God have in the Christian life? Song CreditsLord, I Need YouAll the People Said AmenPerformed by Matt MaherWritten By: Christy Nockels / Daniel Carson / Jesse Reeves / Kristian Stanfil / Matt Maher© Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol Christian Music GroupO Praise the Name (Anástasis) The Worship Initiative, Vol 12Performed by Shane & ShaneWritten By: Dean Ussher / Marty Sampson / Benjamin Hastings© Capitol Christian Music Group

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself. In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris will be preaching on Hebrews 10:19–25, Living through the New and Living Way.May 8 Online Service— Welcome & Prayer —Luke HumphreyWorship Through Singing—O, Church Arise – Keith & Kristyn GettyThe Power of the Cross – Keith & Kristyn GettyBible Reading—19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.Hebrews 10:19–25Sermon—Living through the New and Living WayJohn NorrisStudy QuestionsWhat is the connection between verse 19 and what came before it? What is the connection between “the curtain” and Jesus’s “flesh” in verse 20? What does it mean to draw near to God (v22)? How might you stir up others to love and good works (v24)? What are reasons we neglect to meet together (v25)? Why encourage one another more as we see the Day drawing near (v25)? Song CreditsO, Church AriseIn Christ AloneWritten by Keith Getty and Stuart TownendPerformed by Keith and Kristyn Getty© 2005 Thankyou MusicThe Power of the CrossSing! Live at the Getty Music Worship Conference Words and music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend ©2005 ThankYou Music(PRS) ADM Worldwide at CapitolCMGpublishing.comExclusing Europe which is ADM by IntegrityMusic.com

Welcome—Thanks for tuning into Redeemer Al Ain’s online service. Due to the outbreak of covid-19 our regular corporate worship services have been suspended until further notice. We’d encourage you to participate in the online service with your family, roommates, or by yourself. In this service, we’re continuing our study through the book of Hebrews. Pastor John Norris will be preaching on Hebrews 10:11–19, The Seated Priest. May 1 Online Service— Welcome & Prayer—Drew RemkeWorship through Singing—His Mercy is More - Matt PapaMy Hope is Built on Nothing Less - Sovereign Grace MusicBible Reading—11 And every priest stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, 13 waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet. 14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified. 15 And the Holy Spirit also bears witness to us; for after saying, 16 “This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws on their hearts, and write them on their minds,” 17 then he adds, “I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.” 18 Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin.Hebrews 10:11–18sermon—The Seated PriestJohn NorrisStudy Questions—What does “perfected” mean when verse 14 says that Christ “has perfected for all time those being sanctified”? What does “being sanctified” mean in verse 14? What does it mean that God will no longer remember our sins and lawless deed in verse 17? Most of us are not sacrificing animals for our sins, but are there ways we try to present an additional offerings to God for our sins? If so, what are they? Song InformationHis Mercy is MoreChurch SongsWritten by Matt Papa, Matt Boswell© 2016 Love Your Enemies Publishing, Dayspring Publishing, LLC ( A Division of Word Music Group, Inc.)My Hope is Built on Nothing LessTogether for the Gospel LiveWords by Edward Mote (1834). Music by William B. Bradbury (1863). Public Domain.Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Churches. All rights reserved. Administrated worldwide at www.CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm. by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family.

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