Worship Preparation - September 21, 2025
Read the sermon text: Judges 17:21-21:25
Read the sermon summary: This Sunday we will conclude our sermon series through the book of Judges. We have seen God’s faithfulness to the Israelites; every word of his promises was fulfilled. Yet, by the end of the book of Joshua, there remains land to be conquered. The book of Judges picks up there showing the failure of the people and the judges to finish the conquest of the land and to obey the Lord. We have yet to find the faithful, Spirit-filled ruler who will lead the people into obedience. This Sunday we will see just how wicked the Israelites have become without a faithful ruler to lead them. In preparation for the sermon, consider the following questions: 1) What phrases or words are repeated throughout this passage? What do you notice about the two narratives in this section… do they sound familiar? What might the author be intending to show with the repetition of key phrases and the familiarity of the narratives?
Read the following song lyrics in relation to the sermon:
Christ Is Mine Forevermore
Verse 1
Mine are days that God has numbered
I was made to walk with Him
Yet I look for worldly treasure
And forsake the King of kings
Chorus 1
But mine is hope in my Redeemer
Though I fall His love is sure
For Christ has paid for every failing
I am His forevermore
Verse 2
Mine are tears in times of sorrow
Darkness not yet understood
Through the valley I must travel
Where I see no earthly good
Chorus 2
But mine is peace that flows from heaven
And the strength in times of need
I know my pain will not be wasted
Christ completes His work in me
Verse 3
Mine are days here as a stranger
Pilgrim on a narrow way
One with Christ I will encounter
Harm and hatred for His name
Chorus 3
But mine is armour for this battle
Strong enough to last the war
And He has said He will deliver
Safely to the golden shore
Chorus 4
And mine are keys to Zion city
Where beside the King I walk
For there my heart has found its treasure
Christ is mine forevermore
Bridge
Come rejoice now O my soul
For His love is my reward
Fear is gone and hope is sure
Christ is mine forevermore
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Jonny Robinson | Rich Thompson
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