Worship Preparation - August 4, 2024
Read the sermon text: Numbers 24:3-19
Read the sermon summary: What is your image of Jesus? Where did this image come from? The book of Numbers tells the story of the old prophet, Balaam, and the king of Moab, Balak. Balak is afraid of Israel because he has heard about what happened in Egypt. Balak wants Balaam to curse God’s people but Balaam can only bless them. He portrays the coming star of Jacob as a fierce lion who will do great damage to his enemies. It also portrays him as a king who will act the same way Yahweh acted in bringing his people out of Egypt. What is our response to be to this king?
Read the following song lyrics in relation to the sermon:
Christ Is Mine Forevermore
Mine are days that God has numbered
I was made to walk with Him
Yet I look for worldly treasure
And forsake the King of kings
But mine is hope in my Redeemer
Though I fall His love is sure
For Christ has paid for every failing
I am His forevermore
Mine are tears in times of sorrow
Darkness not yet understood
Through the valley I must travel
Where I see no earthly good
But mine is peace that flows from heaven
And the strength in times of need
I know my pain will not be wasted
Christ completes His work in me
Mine are days here as a stranger
Pilgrim on a narrow way
One with Christ I will encounter
Harm and hatred for His name
But mine is armour for this battle
Strong enough to last the war
And He has said He will deliver
Safely to the golden shore
And mine are keys to Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore
Come rejoice now O my soul
For His love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure
Christ is mine forevermore
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Jonny Robinson | Rich Thompson
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