Last Sunday of End Times: Christ the King
Prayer Before Worship – Lord, I can’t relate to kings very well since I have only lived in a democracy. I am glad, however, that this world is not being governed by a democracy, but by an all powerful Savior who loves me and has promised to do what is in the best interest of my soul. Thanks for being King.
Hymn 240 (vs 1 "Ancient of days" from OT lesson)
Service of Word and Sacrament, front of hymnal page 26
Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ,/ by Your victory You have broken the power of the evil one. Fill our hearts with joy & peace/ as we look with hope to that day/ when every creature in heaven & earth/ will acclaim You King of kings and Lord of lords/ to Your unending praise & glory;/ for you live & reign with the Father & the Holy Spirit,/ one God, now & forever. (Sing) Amen.
Old Testament Lesson: Daniel 7:13-14
A vision of our everlasting King.
13 “In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. 14 He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
Hymn 496:1 (Jesus our King)
Epistle Lesson: Revelation 1:4b-8
Our Savior is our Ruler. He will be seen by all. God promises
Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, 5 and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, 6 and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.7 Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen. 8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.”
Hymn 496:3 ("soon He is returning")
Gospel: John 18:33-37
Jesus is our King from another place. He is King of Truth
33 Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” 34 “Is that your own idea,” Jesus asked, “or did others talk to you about me?” 35 “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “It was your people and your chief priests who handed you over to me. What is it you have done?” 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”
Hymn 217
Sermon Text: Epistle;
Theme: EVERY EYE WILL SEE
I. The Ruler of the Kings of the Earth
II. The One who has made us a Kingdom
III. The One Verified by Alpha & Omega
John 14:2-3 I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me
Mat 25:31 31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him,
Nicene Creed, front of hymnal, page 31
Thankoffering The members of St Paul's have joined together to do the Lord’s work in this area & around the world. Visitors need not feel obligated to participate in this offering which supports our church’s ministry.
Prayer of the church, front of hymnal, page 32
Special Prayers, Lord’s Prayer, page 32, bottom left column
Continue pg 33
Distribution of Lord’s Supper to the members of St Paul’s & other WELS or ELS congregations who by their membership have indicated they are qualified to examine themselves (1 Cor 11:27-29) & to express oneness in faith (1 Cor 10:17). If you are a guest today & haven’t yet had the chance to express your agreement with us & would like to receive the Lord’s Supper together with us in the future, please speak with Pastor after worship or during the week. We would be delighted to help you come to appreciate a “close” relationship with your Lord, with us and with our congregation.
Hymn 341
Continue page 36, front of hymnal
Hymn 216
All our guests are welcome to worship Jesus the Savior with us again. Graciously receive the greetings & introductions of our church family.
St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
313 4th St, Manistee, MI 49660-2901
Kieth Bernard Kuschel, pastor
Pastor’s cell phone 262-765-2328
website: stpaulsmanistee.com
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