Congregational Worship
Yes and Amen
Welcome & Call to Worship
Psalm 8:1-9
Nicene Creed
Congregational Worship
Holy Forever
New City Catechism
Question #39 – With what attitude should we pray?
Answer #39 – With love, perseverance, and gratefulness.
Kingdom Prayer
Congregational Worship
All Glory Be To Christ
Scripture Reading
“What Drives Your Devotion?”
Mark 9:2-13
In one of the most fantastic scenes in Biblical history, the veil of Jesus’ humanity is peeled back and three humans become witnesses to the future indescribable glory of the King. What a gift they were given in the treacherous journey of discipleship here on earth to see what is to come. Disciples, then and now, must embrace that the cross comes before the crown, suffering before glory. But what motivation this account ought to give to all who would follow Jesus to stay motivated and faithful, never giving up on the call to follow Jesus.
Every disciple is given two profound motivations to never give up on following Jesus …
- The Glory of the King [9:2-8](MULTILINE)
- The Suffering of the Servant [9:9-13](MULTILINE)
The Biblical themes that should drive our devotion and keep us from quitting …
- Follow Jesus … because He alone offers the gift of salvation(MULTILINE)
- Follow Jesus … because He alone brings the consummation of the Kingdom(MULTILINE)
- Follow Jesus … because He alone brings us full acceptance and full assurance(MULTILINE)
- Follow Jesus … because He alone promises future glory(MULTILINE)
- Follow Jesus … because He alone provides all we need to make it to the end(MULTILINE)
∙ For Spiritual Conversation: Which of these themes is the greatest motivation for you to keep following Jesus?