Rom. 6:4-11

Rom. 5:20-6:5

Exodus 17:1-7 Water from the Rock Summary: How do you respond when someone around you is always complaining? Do you join them and complain too? Or do you get annoyed and wish they would stop? Do you not want to be near them? If we are honest, we all struggle at times with grumbling and complaining. Sadly God (and Moses) had to bear with the grumbling of Israel in the wilderness. Today we see God provide water again for His people. But He gives them much more than that. He provides mercy for their sin. Let's think about it: Outline: 1. God in the dock 2. God on the rock 3. God provides for His flock Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:4 ... For they drank from the spiritual Rock that followed them, and the Rock was Christ. Questions for devotions and family worship: 1. What are the things you most frequently complain about? 2. How does Israel heighten their complaint in Exodus 17? How is God on trial here? How do people put God on trial today? 3. Why is it significant that God took his stand on the rock and commanded Moses to strike it? How does Paul speak about this incident in 1 Cor. 10:4? 4. God constantly shows himself patient and forgiving with a complaining people. How should this passage shape us as we think about our sin, and God's mercy?

Rom 5.16

Matt 1.23

John 14.6

1 Cor 1.25

Covenant of promise

1 Kings 19:1-18 NRSV

Exodus 16:22-36 The Gift of Sabbath Summary: Did you know that Sundays are a gift from God? Today we're going to hear how God gave the gift of a one day Sabbath (rest) to Israel in the wilderness. He taught them to trust Him by giving them a two day's supply of manna on the sixth day of the week, so they could rest on the seventh day. God still gives us a day of rest as well, our Lord's Day (Sundays!). Let's listen in and find out what it means for us: Outline: 1. Sabbath is a tool to teach us to rest and trust 2. Sabbath is a gift of God's grace 3. Sabbath is a sign of God's salvation Verse: Mark 2:27 The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. Questions for Devotions and Family Worship: 1. Why did God give Israel the gift of a one day Sabbath every week? Why does he give it to us? Why did Jesus say

Isaiah 9:6a

Rom 5.11

Rom 5.8

Romans 5:1

1 Kings 8:1-13 NRSV

Sermon: 1 Kings 10:14-29 Title: Seated on His Throne Main point for the kids bulletins: Our King in heaven shares His wisdom and wealth to His people who come into His Kingdom. Three points for the adults' bulletins: (1) The Shields and the Forest of Lebanon; (2) The Great Ivory Throne; (3) The War Machines and Tribute; and (4) Christ on the Great White Throne in Heaven. Discussion Question(s): 1. In your own words, describe Solomon's wealth and how you imagine them to be like. 2. How does Christ have greater glory and wealth than Solomon? Compare (1) the palace, (2) the throne, and (3) the tribute. 3. What does it mean for Solomon to rule from the throne with wisdom? 4. How does the peak of Solomon's reign point to Christ and His reign in heaven from His throne? 5. Does this matter to you? Why? 6. Why does this matter to believers? How might you share and reflect on this glory and wisdom of Christ with others? 7. Why should this matter to non-believers? How might you share this glory and wisdom of Christ with non-believers? I hope that reflecting on the glory and wisdom of Christ from His throne in Heaven will bring comfort and courage to everybody this Lord's Day.

Luke 19:11-27 The Parable of the Ten Minas

1 Samuel 16:1-13 NRSV

Exodus 16:1-21 Bread from Heaven Summary: Have you ever been really hungry? Most of us know what that feels like, but very few of us have ever truly been starving. And, most of us have not feared running out of food. Israel in the wilderness struggled with complaining against God, and one of their complaints was about food. Where would it come from? Does God really care? Today we'll see how God responds, providing food, but also calling His people to trust him daily. Let's listen carefully to God's Word together: Outline: 1. The grumbling of unbelief 2. The gift of daily bread 3. The need for the Bread of Life Verse: John 6:35 ... “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.

Exodus 15:22-27 Testing Summary: If you trust Jesus, you are on your journey to heaven, much like the Israelites were wandering in the wilderness on the way to the Promised Land. Life in the wilderness can be difficult, but it is where God wants to teach us to trust and obey Him. It takes our entire life to learn how to do this! Let's think about it: Outline: 1. The wilderness reveals our lack of faith 2. The wilderness is where we learn to trust and obey 3. The wilderness will eventually lead to the Promised Land Verse: Acts 14:22...