For Our Saturday Night Readers
I thought this weekend I'd take you down a little different path. Instead of giving you an advanced look at the sermon text, I'll give you some insights concerning the songs we will sing together.
Christ In You - take a look at Colossians 1:27, 3:1-4, 15-17. We'll start with a declaration - it's all about Christ. Next, we'll sing a couple of songs that celebrate the good news of Jesus Christ. When I Think About The Lord - note the words 'it makes me wanna shout' as we sing. Why is it that we want to remain so reserved? Better, how is it that we can remain so reserved? My Redeemer Lives - take a look at 1 Corinthians 15:12-19. Christ's resurrection from the dead sets Christianity apart from all other faiths. After celebrating our Lord, we assert our commitment to Him. Lord, I Give You My Heart - take a look at Luke 6:46. Why is it that we would call Jesus 'Lord' but fail to live as if He is Lord? This song becomes a confession anew. We Fall Down - this song pictures that scene in heaven where all the living creatures fall down at the feet of Him who is on the throne. Look at Revelation 4. It truly is all about Jesus (referencing back to where we started). Be Thou My Vision - Listen in this song for all of the above mentioned elements combined in this one rich hymn of the faith. Declaration, celebration, confession of our commitment, recognition of God's glory and holiness - it's all in there. Finally, we will learn a brand new song tomorrow. Don't be nervous. Every familiar song started out once upon a time as being new. This song is called Marvelous Light. This song speaks of where we once were, seperated from God, and how He has taken us from death to life; how He has beckoned and called us; how He has defeated sin and removed death's sting. This song celebrates our desire to live life differently in response to Him and what He has done.
I hope that this helps you to come with your heart prepared to worship the Lord. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
Christ In You - take a look at Colossians 1:27, 3:1-4, 15-17. We'll start with a declaration - it's all about Christ. Next, we'll sing a couple of songs that celebrate the good news of Jesus Christ. When I Think About The Lord - note the words 'it makes me wanna shout' as we sing. Why is it that we want to remain so reserved? Better, how is it that we can remain so reserved? My Redeemer Lives - take a look at 1 Corinthians 15:12-19. Christ's resurrection from the dead sets Christianity apart from all other faiths. After celebrating our Lord, we assert our commitment to Him. Lord, I Give You My Heart - take a look at Luke 6:46. Why is it that we would call Jesus 'Lord' but fail to live as if He is Lord? This song becomes a confession anew. We Fall Down - this song pictures that scene in heaven where all the living creatures fall down at the feet of Him who is on the throne. Look at Revelation 4. It truly is all about Jesus (referencing back to where we started). Be Thou My Vision - Listen in this song for all of the above mentioned elements combined in this one rich hymn of the faith. Declaration, celebration, confession of our commitment, recognition of God's glory and holiness - it's all in there. Finally, we will learn a brand new song tomorrow. Don't be nervous. Every familiar song started out once upon a time as being new. This song is called Marvelous Light. This song speaks of where we once were, seperated from God, and how He has taken us from death to life; how He has beckoned and called us; how He has defeated sin and removed death's sting. This song celebrates our desire to live life differently in response to Him and what He has done.
I hope that this helps you to come with your heart prepared to worship the Lord. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
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