Introduction
This Lord’s Day we come to the place where Luke introduces the public ministry of Jesus. Unexpectedly, Luke interrupts the narrative to give us the genealogy of Jesus (Luke 3:23-32). Matthew presented his genealogy the very beginning—even before his account of the conception and birth of Jesus. That leads us to ask, what connection did Luke see between the ministry and the heritage of Jesus. This Sunday’s sermon will answer this question and show the deep significance of a passage the we often skip when reading the Scriptures.
The hymns selected for this service will emphasize the identity of Jesus, Son of God and Son of Adam, and explain the work he came to accomplish.
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Prelude
Call to Worship Psalm 107:1-3
Invocation
PROCLAMATION
Hymn Insert I Greet Thee Who My Sure Redeemer Art
Worship through Giving
Response: Doxology
Hymn 18 Thou, the God Who Changes Never
Scripture Reading John 1:1-18
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn 213 O Word of God Incarnate
Message Jesus: Son of God, Son of Adam
Luke 3:23-32
Pastor Steven Thomas
RESPONSE
Hymn 133 Hark! The Voice of Love and Mercy
Prayer Response Mark Williams
Benediction John Miles