Divine Service Summaries
Title: The poor are the rich Text verse: Matthew 5: 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Message: Those who are poor in spirit are rich in God. Summary: A distinguishing feature of the poor in spirit is that they understand themselves to be completely dependent on God. … [Read more…]
Title: The difference between incomplete and perfect Text verse: 1 Corinthians 13: 8–10 Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect … [Read more…]
Title: Jesus Christ grants freedom Text verse: John 8: 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. Message: The Holy Spirit gives us access to freedom in Christ. Summary: Jesus came in order to liberate those who believe in Him from captivity to sin. Baptism frees us from original sin. … [Read more…]
Title: The right way to hear and speak Text verse: Isaiah 50: 4 The Lord God has given Me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him who is weary. He awakens Me morning by morning. He awakens My ear to hear as the learned. … [Read more…]
Title: Strength for our faith Text verse: Luke 17: 5 And the Apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” Message: The Lord grants faith and strengthens it for those who ask Him to do so. Summary: Faith is subject to challenge. Our faith is strengthened by God through prayer, the proclamation of the gospel, … [Read more…]
Title: Food for eternal life Text verse: John 6: 26–27 Jesus answered them and said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were filled. Do not labour for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to … [Read more…]
Title: Jesus, our brother Text verse: Hebrews 2: 11 For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren. Message: Having been sanctified by God, we are brothers and sisters of Jesus. Summary: God sanctifies us and calls upon … [Read more…]
Title: The sower Text verse: Luke 8: 5 A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it. Bible reading: Luke 8: 4–8 Message: Jesus encourages His followers to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom … [Read more…]
Title: Jesus Christ: teacher and example Text verse: John 7: 16 Jesus answered them and said, “My doctrine is not Mine, but His who sent Me.” Message: We learn of Jesus and want to become as He is. Summary: Jesus Christ taught with divine authority. The Apostles pass the teachings of Jesus along to us. … [Read more…]
Title: Recognising Christ Text verse: John 1: 9–11 That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. Message: … [Read more…]