If you joined us for worship last Sunday, you'll remember that we examined the sad and dark state of God's people in the book of Judges. Israel's apathy ultimately led to a destructive cycle of sin and disobedience to God's good word. The final verse of Judges states, "In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes."
It is at this critical time in the life of God's people that we pick up our study this week in the book of 1 Samuel. Will God provide the leader that Israel so desperately needs? What is to become of the covenant that God made with Abraham so many years before? What applications from 1 Samuel can be made in our lives and in the life of our church? We will be looking at these and other questions throughout the summer as we study this remarkable book together.
Feel free to read through chapter one to get a head start on what we'll be learning this Sunday. The first chapter of 1 Samuel really sets the tone for the book, so I encourage you to join us at Old North this Sunday at 9:30am or 11:00am - and every week this summer, as we grow together in the grace and knowledge of the Lord.
See you then!
Chris
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Looking-for-a-Leader.html?soid=1104177880439&aid=jyvjxBtR5o0
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Breaking the Cycle of Sin
I've been looking for a couple of good jokes about apathy. I've checked the internet and I've asked some friends but there's not much out there. There's certainly good reason for that- because the truth is; apathy is no joke.
That's the convicting subject three of us will tackle together on Sunday from Judges 1-2. Marty, Chris and I will be teaching from that passage as we prepare for the summer series from I Samuel: "Looking for a Leader."
This is the Sunday that we'll honor our graduates in each service also. Pray for each grad when you receive their party invitations. Join with their families on Sunday as we trust the Lord to lead them in the next chapters of their lives and make each week a priority as we study God's Word together as a church.
"What's the difference between ignorance and apathy," someone asked. "I don't know and I don't care," was the response. I hope that doesn't describe you!
I'll see you Sunday,
Brent
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Breaking-the-Cycle-of-Sin.html?soid=1104177880439&aid=fQvtPakwanY
That's the convicting subject three of us will tackle together on Sunday from Judges 1-2. Marty, Chris and I will be teaching from that passage as we prepare for the summer series from I Samuel: "Looking for a Leader."
This is the Sunday that we'll honor our graduates in each service also. Pray for each grad when you receive their party invitations. Join with their families on Sunday as we trust the Lord to lead them in the next chapters of their lives and make each week a priority as we study God's Word together as a church.
"What's the difference between ignorance and apathy," someone asked. "I don't know and I don't care," was the response. I hope that doesn't describe you!
I'll see you Sunday,
Brent
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Breaking-the-Cycle-of-Sin.html?soid=1104177880439&aid=fQvtPakwanY
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
