Worship Preparation - October 6, 2024
Read the sermon text: 2 Timothy 4:1-8
Read the sermon summary: As Paul concludes his letter to Timothy, he emphasizes the importance of Timothy's perseverance in preaching the gospel. Paul's solemn charge places Timothy's life and work in the last days before Jesus's imminent return and judgment. Because of the nearness of Jesus's return and the growing resistance to the gospel, Timothy should give himself to this one great task of preaching the word with all patience. A further reason for Paul's charge is Paul's own situation: he is convinced that his time on earth is coming to an end. He is passing the torch of guarding the gospel on to Timothy, so that its purity will be preserved.
Read the following song lyrics in relation to the sermon:
This I Believe (The Creed)
Verse 1
Our Father everlasting
The all creating One
God Almighty
Through Your Holy Spirit
Conceiving Christ the Son
Jesus our Saviour
Chorus 1
I believe in God our Father
I believe in Christ the Son
I believe in the Holy Spirit
Our God is three in One
I believe in the resurrection
That we will rise again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus
Verse 2
Our judge and our defender
Suffered and crucified
Forgiveness is in You
Descended into darkness
You rose in glorious life
Forever seated high
Bridge
I believe in You
I believe You rose again
I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord
Chorus 2
I believe in life eternal
I believe in the virgin birth
I believe in the saints' communion
And in Your holy Church
I believe in the resurrection
When Jesus comes again
For I believe in the Name of Jesus
CCLI Song #7018338
Ben Fielding | Matt Crocker
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