WEEKLY WORSHIP GUIDE

The story of Joseph continues the lineage of the people of Israel - God’s chosen people.  It is clear from beginning to end that God is more faithful to His people than they are to Him.  We will see, in the life and times of Joseph, that in God’s sovereign plan nothing is wasted.  In the end, our lives, like Joseph’s, will prove our great need for God’s salvation and that his plans and purposes for our lives are good.

Michael McCracken

DNA Questions:  Genesis 38

Discover

• What is the importance to this story that Judah went down from his brothers?
• What does the death of Judah's sons tell us about God's grace?
• What does this story teach us about the entangled-ness of sin?

 
Nurture

• What does verse 26 tell us about the implications of the gospel?
• Do you experience repentance and faith on a regular basis?
• What would believing the gospel free you to be more honest about?

 
Act

• What would it look like for you to enter into deeper community or deepen the community in which you are already involved?
• What would repentance and faith look like for you this week?

Agnus Dei
Doxology
Jesus Precious Blood
Goodness of God
Be Thou My Vision

Father, you are so good. Whatever we are going through, you are good and we can always trust you to come through for us. You send us the Holy Spirit to help us, to counsel us, and to comfort us when we are sad, confused, and in need of an advocate when the evil one is accusing us. Thanks, Father. When we are struggling to know your will about a matter, we do what we have seen Jesus do…talk to you…we find a quiet place on a mountainside…or on a beach…or at church…or our back yard…or our bedroom…or on a walk through our neighborhood or our town…talking and listening to you, Father. You are so good to your sons and daughters. We want to grow up to be like you and the Son and the Spirit. We want you to use us in your kingdom work and upon your kingdom’s mission of spreading the gospel and seeing hundreds and thousands of people get saved. Now Father, bless our church on mission with you.  Bless her elders and deacons as they lead us and love us to do life with Christ. Salt and Light…Strength and Honor…in Jesus’ name amen!!!

Jim McCracken

How can we trust God’s plans even when we don’t understand them?

Church family, we would like to offer you a free account on the "Dwell" app! This is a wonderful app that allows you to listen to the Bible being read with different voice options, background music options, and more! Click the link below or scan the QR code to create your free account through ARCC.