Worship Preparation - August 18, 2024
Read the sermon text: 2 Timothy 1:9-10
Read the sermon summary: This Sunday we will consider Paul’s description of the gospel message from 2 Timothy 1:9-10. Remember, Paul wants to encourage Timothy to be strengthened for faithful ministry. In verses 8-18, an important theme is not being ashamed of the gospel or of suffering for the gospel. It appears that Paul’s gospel explanation isn’t simply a distraction, but is intended to bolster Timothy’s joy in the gospel, fortifying him against being ashamed of the gospel. In preparation for the sermon consider the following questions: How is the idea of God calling people used in the rest of the New Testament? What time frames does Paul speak of regarding the actions of God? What do you think Paul intends by repeating the idea of something being manifested or brought to light in verse 10?
Read the following song lyrics in relation to the sermon:
Death Was Arrested
Alone in my sorrow and dead in my sin
Lost without hope with no place to begin
Your love made a way to let mercy come in
When death was arrested and my life began
Ash was redeemed only beauty remains
My orphan heart was given a name
My mourning grew quiet my feet rose to dance
When death was arrested and my life began
Chorus
Oh Your grace so free washes over me
You have made me new now life begins with You
It's Your endless love pouring down on us
You have made us new now life begins with You
Released from my chains I'm a pris'ner no more
My shame was a ransom He faithfully bore
He cancelled my debt and He called me His friend
When death was arrested and my life began
Our Savior displayed on a criminal's cross
Darkness rejoiced as though Heaven had lost
But then Jesus arose with our freedom in hand
That's when death was arrested and my life began
Oh we're free free forever we're free
Come join the song of all the redeemed
Yes we're free free forever amen
When death was arrested and my life began
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