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Amazing - Ricky Dillard

You Are The Living Word - Fred Hammond

Make Room - Jonathan McReynolds

O, My Soul - Sovereign Grace

Firm Foundation - Maverick City


Today's Liturgy


Call to Worship

To whom could we compare our God?  Who in all creation is equal to Him?

He alone is Yahweh! There is no one like him! 

Let us stand firm when we remember the ancient things He has done. 

He declares the end from the beginning. All his plans come to passAll he speaks will be accomplished.


Confession

We give God all glory that is due to him today – He is more than worthy of all our love, affection, devotion. In places like this, surrounded by faithful witnesses and declaring His goodness together, it can feel like God speaks to us more clearly here. When we leave this gathering and return to all the pressures of life — the stacks of bills, the inconsiderate neighbors, the never-ending list of chores — it can be harder to hear God’s voice cut through the noise. But we find wisdom and life when we listen to the voice of Jesus. This is what Jesus told his followers:   

“I am the good shepherd. Those who came before me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. No one can snatch them out of my hand.” 

Jesus, You are our good shepherd. You lead us to a rich, abundant life. But we do not always make time to push aside distractions and sit at your feet. We do not always seek after Your wisdom. But Lord, you are still working in us. So we sit before you now, silent and waiting. Jesus, would you give us ears to hear your voice, and spirits to surrender to your ways. Every word you speak is life to us. We don’t want to miss a single word You speak to us. Quiet our hearts to listen and yield to You, Jesus. Amen.  


Assurance

Sisters and brothers, we were at one time enemies of God, rebelling against His wisdom.

At just the right time, when we were powerless, Christ died for us. By his death, Jesus opened a new and living way for us to enter the house of God. 

Sisters and brothers, we were at one time filled with doubt, overwhelmed by suffering. 

Now we hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.

Sisters and brothers, we were at one time unsure of our future.  

Now we know we have better things waiting for us that will last forever. The one who raised Jesus from the dead will also resurrect us, turning our momentary affliction into an eternal weight of glory. For Jesus is coming soon and we will receive all that He has promised. Amen!

Why Believe the Bible?

Timothy Paul Jones

13 That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14 and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15 While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. 16 But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. 17 And he said to them, “What is this conversation that you are holding with each other as you walk?” And they stood still, looking sad. 18 Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 And he said to them, “What things?” And they said to him, “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, 20 and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. 21 But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. 22 Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning, 23 and when they did not find his body, they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. 24 Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see.” 25 And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.

28 So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He acted as if he were going farther, 29 but they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight. 32 They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” 33 And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem. And they found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together, 34 saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” 35 Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread.

36 As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!” 37 But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.” 40 And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. 41 And while they still disbelieved for joy and were marveling, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate before them.

44 Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled.” 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, 46 and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, 47 and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”

Luke 24:13-49

Jesus loves you in your doubt. But He doesn't want to leave you there. Neither do we.

  1. Believe What Jesus Believed about the Bible
    • Luke 24:27 — Jesus taught that all of Scripture (Law, Prophets, Psalms) points to Him.
    • Jesus trusted and submitted to the Old Testament as true and authoritative.
    • If we trust Jesus, we must trust what He trusted.
  2. Believe the Witnesses Who Died for What They Believed
    • Luke 24:45–48 — The apostles were eyewitnesses of the resurrected Christ.
    • The New Testament was written by eyewitnesses or those closely connected to them.
    • These men didn’t die for a lie—they gave their lives because they saw the truth.
  3. Live in a Community That Believes When You Can’t
    • Luke 24:49 — Jesus told them to stay together as they waited.
    • Faith is sustained not just individually but communally.
    • When doubt arises, lean on the church—let others believe with and for you.
  4. Application
    • Learn to See Scripture Through Jesus’ Eyes
      • Let Jesus shape your view of the Bible. Trust it as He did—with confidence and reverence.
    • Let the Testimony of the Martyrs Strengthen Your Faith
      • The early Christians’ willingness to suffer and die for the gospel shows the truth they proclaimed was real.
    • Stay Rooted in a Community That Believes When You Can’t
      • When your faith feels weak, stay close to those who can help you believe again. Faith grows in fellowship.


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