Worship Preparation - October 19, 2025
Read the sermon text: Luke 1:5-25
Read the sermon summary: While this first section of Luke is part of the familiar Christmas story, we have the opportunity to slow things down and consider details maybe overlooked during the Advent season. By studying Luke, we want to answer this question, “Who is Jesus?” But before we learn about Jesus, there is a prophet who precedes him. We know of this prophet-like figure as, John the Baptist. In verses 5 through 25, John’s parents (Zechariah and Elizabeth) are made aware of their unlikely pregnancy. However, the two parents respond very differently after learning this news. One responds with joy and praise for God’s faithfulness. The other responds with hesitation and doubt. Maybe these responses are similar in our own relationship to God. When you experience the goodness of God, do you respond with worship or speculation? John’s arrival is a great sign from God and there are many Old Testament themes that will help us make sense of his significance. “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord!”
Read the following song lyrics in relation to the sermon:
Promises
Verse 1
God of Abraham You're the God of covenant
Of faithful promises
Time and time again You have proven
You do just what You say
Pre-Chorus
Though the storms may come
And the winds may blow
I'll remain steadfast
And let my heart learn when You speak a word
It will come to pass
Chorus
Great is Your faithfulness to me
Great is Your faithfulness to me
From the rising sun to the setting same
I will praise Your name
Great is Your faithfulness to me
Interlude 1
Oh
Seasons change
You remain the same
Verse 2
God from age to age
Though the earth may pass away
Your word remains the same yeah
Your history can prove
There's nothing You can't do
You're faithful and true
Interlude 2
Oh Your faithfulness
It never runs out
It never runs out
Oh Your faithfulness
Oh it never runs out
(Never runs out)
It never runs out
(Never runs out)
Bridge
I put my faith in Jesus
My anchor to the ground
My hope and firm foundation
He'll never let me down
(REPEAT)
Vamp 1
From the rising sun to the setting same
I will praise Your name
Vamp 2
I'll still bless You
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