“For who has known the mind of the Lord,

or who has been his counselor?”

“Or who has given a gift to him

that he might be repaid?”

For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.

Verse 1

Lord of all creation

Of water, earth, and sky

The heavens are Your tabernacle

Glory to the Lord on high

Chorus

God of wonders beyond our galaxy

You are holy, holy

The universe declares Your majesty

You are holy, holy

Bridge

Lord of heaven and earth

Lord of heaven and earth

Verse 2

Early in the morning,

I will celebrate the light.

When I stumble in the darkness,

I will call Your Name by night.

Bridge 2

Hallelujah

To the Lord of heaven and earth...

Verse 1

You are Alpha and Omega

We worship You our Lord

You are worthy to be praised

Chorus 1

We give You all the glory

We worship You our Lord

You are worthy to be praised

Jesus Predicts His Death a Third Time

31 Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. 32 He will be delivered over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him and spit on him; 33 they will flog him and kill him. On the third day he will rise again.”

34 The disciples did not understand any of this. Its meaning was hidden from them, and they did not know what he was talking about.

A Blind Beggar Receives His Sight

35 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”

38 He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

39 Those who led the way rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”

40 Jesus stopped and ordered the man to be brought to him. When he came near, Jesus asked him, 41 “What do you want me to do for you?”

“Lord, I want to see,” he replied.

42 Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.” 43 Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they also praised God.

Verse 1

Light of the world

You stepped down into darkness

Opened my eyes let me see

Beauty that made

This heart adore You

Hope of a life spent with You

Chorus 1

So here I am to worship

Here I am to bow down

Here I am to say that You're my God

And You're altogether lovely

Altogether worthy

Altogether wonderful to me

Verse 2

King of all days

Oh so highly exalted

Glorious in heaven above

Humbly You came

To the earth You created

All for love's sake became poor

Bridge

And I'll never know how much it cost

To see my sin up - on that cross

I believe in God the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary; He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, The holy and global church, The communion of saints, The forgiveness of sins, The resurrection of the body, And the life everlasting.

Our Father who is in heaven, May your name be holy. Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory for ever and ever. Amen

Title: Redeemed to the Praise of His Glory

Main Point: Even before He created the world, God has included us in His plan of salvation and restoration for the purpose of His glory.

Texts:

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God,

To God’s holy people in Ephesus, d the faithful in Christ Jesus:

2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Praise for Spiritual Blessings in Christ

3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to sonship n through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—6 to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace 8 that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, 9 he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.

11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. 13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.

Reflection Questions:

1. How does this text increase your understanding of God's plan of salvation?

2. How does this text increase your love for God?

3. How are you going to respond to God's glorious grace?

Verse 1

Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord

We will wait upon the Lord

We will wait upon the Lord

Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord

We will wait upon the Lord

We will wait upon the Lord

Bridge

Our God, You reign forever

Our hope, our Strong Deliverer

Chorus 1

You are the everlasting God

The everlasting God

You do not faint

You won't grow weary

Chorus 2

You're the defender of the weak

You comfort those in need

You lift us up on wings like eagles

Verse 1:

Give thanks to the Lord

Our God and King

His love endures forever

For He is good He is above all things

His love endures forever

Sing praise sing praise

Verse 2:

With a mighty hand

And an outstretched arm

His love endures forever

For the life that's been reborn

His love endures forever

Sing praise sing praise

Chorus 1:

Forever God is faithful

Forever God is strong

Forever God is with us

Forever forever

Verse 3:

From the rising to the setting sun

His love endures forever

And by the grace of God

We will carry on

His love endures forever

Sing praise sing praise

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1. Connect Group is meeting after the church service today

2. Next week we will meet again at 10:30 AM

3. Baby shower next week for Nick and Alex Muth

4. Friday 23 February - Prayer Meeting - Speak with Jan

5. Saturday 24 February - Men's Fellowship Gathering - Speak with Thomas

6. Sunday 25 February - Brief members' meeting to discuss findings of the Feasibility Study Team.

7. Upcoming women's event

8. Look out for an email from the Elders this week about the Membership Meeting in March. If you'd like something to be added to the agenda, please speak with Stephen.