Today’s THEME:
Regifting Grace
(published 8.16.20)
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Part 1 | regifting grace
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. (Psalm 24:1)
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth. (Psalm 57:5)
Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:1)
Follow God’s example as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love. (Ephesians 5:2)
Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. (Hebrews 9:28)
You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will exalt you. (Psalm 118:28)
Song | what a friend we have in jesus
Part 2 | The Righteous, the good, & the sinners
Part 3 | children’s message
Part 4 | it’s not about you
song | Hosea
Follow along with the words to “Hosea” below. This song serves as our personal confession and forgiveness section today. As you listen, contemplate personal ways you’ve been Gomer and how Jesus has been your Hosea and graciously forgiven and loved you.
Well every time I lay in the bed beside you,
Hosea, Hosea, I hear the sound of the streets of the city.
My belly growls like a hungry wolf / And I let it prowl till my belly's full.
Hosea, my heart is a stone.
So please believe me when I say I'm sorry,
Hosea, Hosea, You loveable, gullible man.
I tell you that my love is true / Till it fades away like a morning dew.
Hosea, leave me alone.
Here I am in the Valley of Trouble.
Just look at the bed that I've made: Badlands as far as I can see.
Well there's no one here but me,
Hosea.
Well I stumbled and fell in the road on the way home, Hosea, Hosea.
I lay in the brick street like a stray dog.
You came to me like a silver moon / With the saddest smile I ever knew.
Hosea carried me home again.
Home again.
You called me out to the Valley of Trouble,
Just to look at the mess that I've made, A barren place where nothing can grow.
One look and my stone heart crumbled--It was a valley as green as jade.
I swear it was the color of hope.
You turned a stone into a rose,
Hosea, Hosea.
Hosea
Well I sang and I danced like I did as a young girl, Hosea, Hosea.
I am a slave and a harlot no more.
You washed me clean like a summer rain / And you set me free with that ball and chain.
Hosea, I threw away the key.
I'll never leave.
Hosea, Hosea.
Part 5 | “Hosea” Explanation, Prayer, & Blessing
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