Sunday Meditation, March 21
Praising God, the Great King
Scripture for Meditation: Exodus 34:6, 7
The Lord passed before [Moses] and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children's children, to the third and the fourth generation.”
Prayer of Blessing
Responsive Reading: Revelation 11:15-18
Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying,
“The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.”
And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, saying, “We give thanks to you, Lord God Almighty, who is and who was, for you have taken your great power and begun to reign.
The nations raged, but your wrath came, and the time for the dead to be judged, and for rewarding your servants, the prophets and saints, and those who fear your name, both small and great, and for destroying the destroyers of the earth.”
Prayer of Corporate Confession
Silence for Personal Confession
Assurance of Pardon: Colossians 1:13, 14
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
Response: Thanks be to God.
Ministry of the Word
Transition to Singing
Feel free to leave at this time or stay for the singing.
Hymn of Power: I Sing the Mighty Power of God
I sing the mighty power of God, that made the mountains rise,
That spread the flowing seas abroad, and built the lofty skies.
I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day;
The moon shines full at God’s command, and all the stars obey.I sing the goodness of the Lord, who filled the earth with food,
Who formed the creatures through the Word,
And then pronounced them good.
Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed, where’er I turn my eye,
If I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the sky.There’s not a plant or flower below, but makes Thy glories known,
And clouds arise, and tempests blow, by order from Thy throne;
While all that borrows life from Thee is ever in Thy care;
And everywhere that we can be, Thou, God art present there.Isaace Watts, 1674-1748
Hymn of the Creator: God, the Uncreated One
God the uncreated One, the author of salvation,
Wrote the laws of space and time, and fashioned worlds to his design;
The One whom angel hosts revere, hung the stars like chandeliers,
Numbered every grain of sand, knows the heart of every man.
He is King forever,
He is King forever,
He is King forevermore!God our fortress and our strength, the rock on which we can depend;
Matchless in his majesty, His power and authority;
Unshaken by the schemes of man, never-changing, Great I Am,
Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall; He is faithful through it all.
Crown him King forever,
Crown him King forever,
Crown him King forevermore!Mighty God in mortal flesh, forsaken by a traitor's kiss;
The curse of sin and centuries did pierce the lowly Prince of Peace;
Lifted high, the sinless man, crucified, the spotless Lamb,
Buried by the sons of man, rescued by the Father's hand
To reign as King forever,
Reign as King forever,
Reign as King forevermore!King Eternal, God of Grace, we crown You with the highest praise;
Heaven shouts and saints adore, you're Holy, Holy, Holy Lord!
What joy in everlasting life; all is love and faith is sight;
Justice rolls and praises rise at the Name of Jesus Christ,
King of Kings forever,
King of Kings forever,
King of Kings forevermore!Words and Music by Aaron Keyes and Pete James
© 2016 Getty Music Songs, LLC (admin. by MusicServices.org), Common Hymnal Publishing (ASCAP), 10000 Fathers (ASCAP), Thankyou Music (PRS) (admin. by CapitolCMGPublishing.com). Used by permission. CCLI #2783020
Hymn of Adoration: Behold Our God
Who has held the oceans in His hands?
Who has numbered every grain of sand?
Kings and nations tremble at His voice;
All creation rises to rejoice.
Chorus:
Behold our God, seated on His throne.
Come, let us adore Him!
Behold our King; nothing can compare.
Come, let us adore Him!
Who has given counsel to the Lord?
Who can question any of His Words?
Who can teach the One who knows all things?
Who can fathom all His wondrous deeds?Who has felt the nails upon His hands,
Bearing all the guilt of sinful man?
God eternal, humbled to the grave,
Jesus, Savior risen now to reign!
Tag (4 times):
Men: You will reign forever!
Women: Let Your glory fill the earth!© 2011 Sovereigns Grace Worship (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Praise (BMI).
Used by permission. CCLI #2783020
*All Scripture, English Standard Version. © 2001 by Crossway Bibles. Used by permission.