Sunday Evening Service July 14, 2024
by Pastor Mike Ascher
by Pastor Mike Ascher
			Jesus teaches the importance of being spiritually prepared for His second coming. He compares it to the days of Noah and Lot, when people were caught off guard by sudden judgment because they were absorbed in their daily lives.
			Pastor Chris Parker – Sunday Morning Worship Service
			Genesis 21 reveals true worship through Abraham and Sarah’s response to God’s fulfilled promise. God gave them Isaac in their old age, and they named him “laughter,” recognizing the joy and grace God brought into their lives (Genesis 21:6, KJV). Abraham’s obedience in circumcising Isaac on the eighth day further demonstrated worship through commitment to God’s commands (Genesis 21:4).
			It is a reflective and instructional psalm by King David that explores the themes of forgiveness, repentance, and divine guidance. It begins with a proclamation of the blessings that come from having one’s sins forgiven by God and emphasizes the relief and joy experienced after confessing wrongdoing. David recounts his personal struggle when he kept silent about his sins, which caused deep emotional and physical suffering. Once he confessed, he felt the weight lifted and experienced God’s forgiveness.
			Paul exemplifies the boldness and commitment required in teaching the gospel. Despite facing suffering and opposition, he and his companions remained steadfast, speaking the truth with sincerity and without seeking personal gain.
			Bro. Kade Ritsema