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 We begin our worship this morning by singing to God's praise.

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 We will be standing for our singings apart from the second one.

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 The second singing is a Gaelic singing and the words are on the notice sheet.

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 But the first singing, Psalm 90.

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 We're singing Psalm 90 in the Scottish Psalter, page 350 of the Psalm book.

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 Singing from verse 13 down to the end of the Psalm.

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 Turn yet again to us, O Lord, how long thus shall it be?

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 Let it repent thee now for those that servants are to thee.

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 With thy tender mercies, Lord, as early satisfy.

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 So we rejoice shall all our days and still be glad in thee.

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 We'll sing from verse 13 to the end of the Psalm to God's praise.

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 Turn yet again to us, O Lord, how long thus shall it be?

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 Let him repent thee now for those that servants are to thee.

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 O with thy tender mercies, Lord, as early satisfy.

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 And then hence be born, as early satisfy.

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 So we rejoice shall all our days and still be glad.

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 and then hence be upon us, O Lord, how long thus shall we?

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 O let thy work and power appear,

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 thy servants face before,

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 and show unto their children dear,

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 thy glory evermore.

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 And let the beauty of the Lord

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 our holy us upon,

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 our mighty works,

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 established now,

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 established in the Lord.

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 Amen.

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 Let's come to God in prayer.

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 Let us pray.

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 Amen.

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 Amen.

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 Amen.

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 Amen.

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 Our Father in heaven,

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 as we come to worship you this day,

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 we thank you that you are the God of all our days and all our years.

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 Even as the psalmist reminds us here,

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 he speaks of the sorrows that we may have experienced in the past,

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 the days wherein we have had grief,

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 the years wherein we have seen ill.

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 But yet, O Lord, he reminds us that we can look to you and seek your face,

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 and that we may know your glory upon us,

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 the beauty of the Lord shining upon his people.

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 And we thank you for your promise to meet with us anew,

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 that as we come into your presence, Lord,

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 we come to magnify and praise your name.

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 And so we ask, O Lord, today that we will come in through reverence and fear of you,

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 but come with a sense of thanksgiving and rejoicing that you are God.

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 And so help us, Lord, as we begin a new year,

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 to commit our ways to you,

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 to seek your face, O Lord,

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 and to seek your blessing upon us, young and old alike,

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 that we will know, Lord, your leading and your guiding every step that we take,

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 that we would know, Lord, your establishing of your works in our midst,

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 that all that we do as a people, that you will bless our work, Lord,

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 for it is your work.

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 And so we ask, O Lord, that you will be with us all,

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 families, friends, loved ones, and all our community at this time,

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 that we will know, Lord, your blessing and your peace with us.

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 We thank you for all our young folks here today.

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 We thank you for a time of holiday for them from school.

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 We pray that you will bless them and watch over them even in these days

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 and as they return to school in the coming days as well.

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 May they be glad, O Lord, in their young years.

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 May they delight in you.

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 May they know you as their Lord and as their shepherd.

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 May you direct their steps and their paths, O Lord,

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 that they will seek to walk with you.

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 We ask, Lord, that for us all together as a people,

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 that you will show us your ways and teach us your paths,

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 and lead us in them.

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 So, Lord, we commit ourselves into your care and keeping

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 in our service of worship today and throughout this day.

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 May we give glory and praise to you.

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 Go before us, we ask, O Lord, and pardon all our sins,

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 as we ask it in Jesus' precious name. Amen.

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 That was good to have a number of young folks here today.

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 I hope you're enjoying your holidays.

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 I hope you're having a good time.

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 You'll be looking forward to going back to school this week.

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 I'm going to read a verse to you just now.

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 Just listen to what these verses say.

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 It's verses from the New Testament, Mark's Gospel,

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 reading in chapter 13 and at verse 35.

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 It's often a time of waiting for many different things just now.

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 And did anybody last night think to themselves,

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 I'm going to stay awake until the bells come, until midnight comes,

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 and we say Happy New Year to everyone.

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 Did anyone manage to stay up until midnight?

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 Yeah, a few people nodding their heads.

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 Did anybody fall asleep waiting?

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 Maybe a few parents will put, oh, there's one hand going up at least.

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 Maybe a few others as well.

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 You decide you're going to stay up and hear the bells coming in

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 and say Happy New Year to everyone.

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 But by the time maybe 10 o'clock or half past 10 comes,

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 you just fall asleep.

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 And what happens if you fall asleep?

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 Well, you miss everything, don't you?

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 You miss out on what's happening all around you.

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 And that's what these verses are telling us about here.

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 They're saying we have to stay awake,

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 but not for the bells coming at midnight,

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 but for the Lord's coming.

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 Do you know how long you will spend waiting in your lifetime?

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 It's said that if you live to the age of 70,

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 you'll have spent three years of your life waiting.

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 That might be waiting for someone to come.

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 It might be waiting in a waiting room like at a doctor's.

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 It might be waiting in a queue in the shop.

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 It might be putting on hold on the phone

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 when you're trying to phone through to a company.

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 It might be waiting on the plane or waiting on the ferry

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 because they're late.

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 We spend so much time waiting.

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 And someone said that if we live to the age of 70,

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 we spend three years waiting.

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 Can you imagine that?

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 If you look at it like this, on New Year's Day 2020,

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 if you'd started waiting then,

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 you'd have been waiting until today.

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 Sitting, doing nothing.

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 Just waiting.

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 Sounds crazy, doesn't it?

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 But waiting doesn't mean we do nothing.

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 And that's what the gospel here is telling us.

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 We're not just to wait for the Lord to come and do nothing.

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 We are to wait on the Lord, looking to Him, trusting in Him,

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 and doing everything for Him.

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 Believing in Him and then serving Him with all our heart.

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 Not knowing when He's going to come, but we wait.

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 We stay awake.

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 And that means that we stay awake.

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 We do work for Him.

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 We keep active.

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 We keep busy for Him.

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 Because He promises He's going to come.

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 Just like the bells of midnight came last night,

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 the Lord is going to come.

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 We don't know when, but He's saying to us all,

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 stay awake.

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 So let's not fall asleep today.

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 Let's stay awake, looking to and trusting in the Lord Jesus.

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 Well, we're going to say the Lord's Prayer together now.

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 So we'll say the Lord's Prayer.

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 Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

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 Thy kingdom come.

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 Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

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 Give us this day our daily bread.

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 And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.

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 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

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 For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever.

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 Amen.

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 We're going to sing to God's praise again.

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 This time we're singing in Gaelic from Psalm 73.

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 Two verses from verse 23.

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 We're going to sing verse 23 and 24.

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 I'll read them in English as well.

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 Nevertheless, continually, O Lord, I am with thee.

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 Thou dost me hold by my right hand and still upholdest me.

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 Thou with thy counsel while I live, wilt me conduct and guide.

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 And to thy glory afterward receive me to abide.

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 In English as well.

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 In your hand, and our hearts, and our God of King.

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 We're going to turn to read God's Word together now.

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 Matthew's Gospel.

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 The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 28.

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 We can read the whole of this chapter together.

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 Matthew 28, from the beginning.

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 Now after the Sabbath, towards the dawn of the first day of the week,

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 Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.

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 Behold, there was a great earthquake,

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 for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven

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 and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it.

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 His appearance was like lightning and his clothing white as snow.

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 And for fear of him, the guards trembled and became like dead men.

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 But the angel said to the woman,

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 Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.

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 He is not here, for he has risen as he said.

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 Come, see the place where he lay.

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 Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead.

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 And behold, he is going before you to Galilee.

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 There you will see him.

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 See, I have told you.

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 So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy

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 and ran to tell his disciples.

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 And behold, Jesus met them and said, Greetings.

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 And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshipped him.

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 Then Jesus said to them, Do not be afraid.

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 Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee.

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 There they will see me.

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 While they were going, behold, some of the guard went into the city

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 and told the chief priests all that had taken place.

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 When they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel,

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 they gave a sufficient sum of money to the soldiers and said,

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 Tell people.

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 His disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep.

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 And if this comes to the governor's ears,

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 we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.

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 So they took the money and did as they were directed.

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 This story has been spread among the Jews to this day.

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 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee,

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 to the mountain which Jesus had directed them.

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 And when they saw him, they worshipped him.

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 But some doubted.

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 And Jesus came and said to them,

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 All authority in heaven and on earth is being given to me.

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 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,

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 baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son

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 and of the Holy Spirit,

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 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you,

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 and behold,

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 I am with you always to the end of the age.

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 Amen.

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 And may God bless that reading from his word.

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 Let's again join our hearts together in prayer.

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 Let us pray.

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 Our Father in heaven,

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 as we read in these passages before us, Lord,

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 that we are a people who so often stumble along the way,

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 a people who so often have maybe many doubts and fears and anxieties.

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 We thank you that we are reminded that we come to our Lord and Savior,

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 Jesus Christ, who is risen,

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 who is ever living,

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 to make intercession for his people.

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 That even today as we come and offer up our prayers together at the beginning of a new year,

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 we have that great assurance and that great hope that we are heard through him.

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 For we come to the one whose name is above every name.

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 We come to the one who is eternal,

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 the Alpha and the Omega,

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 the beginning and the end.

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 And we thank you that just as all things were made by him and through him and for him,

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 that you continue to uphold us through him,

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 that in him we live, move and have our being.

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 And today as we worship and praise your name,

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 as we seek your face anew,

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 we ask, O Lord, that we may see you and worship you.

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 Take away any distractions that are in our minds today.

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 Take away the thoughts maybe pressing upon us for the week ahead.

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 That in this time together,

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 our attention, our focus will be upon you.

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 And that your spirit will be with us

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 to bless your word to us,

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 to bless us in our hearts and in our souls.

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 We do thank you, Lord,

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 that at the beginning of a new year,

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 when we see so many things that can be new for us,

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 and we maybe, Lord, pray for change in our world

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 and in our nation

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 and in our own personal lives as well.

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 We see so many things that we want to be different.

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 We pray for our world and its chaos

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 with the many events going on around us

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 in so many different parts of the world.

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 And we think of the natural disasters over this past year,

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 even over these past days,

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 as we've seen the severe storms in America,

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 the snowstorms there,

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 as we've seen and heard over these past months

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 of earthquakes and natural disasters of different kinds,

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 as we've seen, O Lord,

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 the terror of war in our world,

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 the fear it's brought not just to one nation

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 but to many nations,

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 the fear of escalation of it,

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 the fear of the world in which we live

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 and the power that belongs to so few in it.

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 But yet, O Lord, we look to you,

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 the one who has all power and authority

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 in heaven and in earth.

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 And we pray, Lord,

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 that in this coming year,

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 we will see your hand upon us as a people,

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 as nations of this world,

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 that we will see your hand in power,

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 turning us from the ways in which we are going

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 and turning us towards you.

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 O Lord, how we pray for you to come

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 in a day of your mighty power,

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 in a day of your reviving power,

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 in reviving your people,

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 that we will worship you

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 and trust in you with all our hearts.

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 We pray that for our nation too, O Lord,

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 which has seen so much change in our midst as well.

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 As we think of the passing of our queen earlier this year

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 and a new king being installed,

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 we pray for him, Lord,

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 that you will guide him,

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 that you will uphold him,

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 that you will bless him,

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 that you will use him, Lord,

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 for your glory,

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 that you will turn his heart towards you,

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 that he will honor you with his words,

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 that he will honor you with his actions,

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 and that all he would do

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 would be to glory in your name.

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 Lord, how we pray

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 that you will do that for our king

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 and also our prime minister

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 and first minister

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 and all who rule over us.

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 O Lord,

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 that you would make these places of power and authority,

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 places of praise and worship,

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 that we would even,

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 as we look back in our land,

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 as we have seen and heard of days

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 when prayer was called for,

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 that we would see these days once again,

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 when our nation would be still

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 and to know that you are God.

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 We pray for our own homes

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 and our families

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 and our communities too.

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 In the year that's gone,

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 O Lord,

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 we've maybe seen

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 so much personal change as well.

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 And we know that today

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 is often a day of much emotion,

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 looking back

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 and all the grief and sorrows

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 that so many have had,

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 looking back

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 and the joys

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 and the high points too,

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 but giving thanks

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 for your constancy in it all,

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 that you are the God

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 who is with his people,

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 that you will never leave us

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 or forsake us.

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 And so may you bless

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 all our people,

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 bless our communities,

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 we pray, Lord.

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 Comfort those who need you,

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 comfort those who are cast down

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 in their hearts

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 and their minds

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 and in their souls.

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 We pray, O Lord,

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 that you will lift them up,

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 that they will come

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 to praise your name

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 as the God who is good.

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 We pray, Lord,

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 for our ministry here

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 as well as a people,

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 that you will bless

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 the preaching of your word

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 in this coming year,

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 that it will build us up,

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 O Lord,

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 that it will encourage us

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 and strengthen us

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 as a people

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 to stand up

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 to the challenges

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 that we face

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 and to be a people

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 who will stand up

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 for the name of Christ

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 and offer a prayer

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 constantly to you,

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 that you will turn the tide

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 once more against us,

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 that we will see,

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 O Lord,

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 your name praised.

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 Help us in our outreach,

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 that you will bless

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 our every endeavour

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 to go out with your word,

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 that we will be a people

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 who seek to do

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 and to seek to do

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 to your glory

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 all things.

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 May you continue with us,

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 we pray,

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 throughout this day

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 and as we commit all to you,

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 may you guide us, Lord,

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 and be our Lord

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 and our shepherd

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 each and every step

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 of the way,

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 guiding us

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 by your light

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 and by your spirit

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 as we ask all things

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 for the forgiveness

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 of our sins,

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 looking to you,

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 the one who is able

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 to pardon,

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 the one to whom

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 we give all glory

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 and praise,

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 looking to the name

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 above all names,

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 the name of our Lord

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 and Saviour,

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 Jesus Christ,

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 for his sake.

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 Amen.

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 Well, again,

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 we'll sing

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 to God's praise.

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 This time,

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 we're singing

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 in Psalm 71

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 in the Scottish Psalter.

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 Psalm 71,

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 page 311

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 of the psalm books,

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 we're singing

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 at verse 14

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 down to verse 18.

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 These words remind us

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 again of looking

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 to the Lord

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 and trusting in him

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 for all that lies ahead.

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 But I with expectation

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 will hope continually

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 and yet with praises

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 more and more

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 I will thee magnify.

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 Thy justice and salvation

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 my mouth abroad

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 shall show

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 even all the day

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 for either of the numbers

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 do not know.

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 From verse 14 to 18

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 to God's praise.

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 Amen.

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 But I with expectation

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 will hope continually

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 and yet with praises

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 more and more

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 I will be magnified.

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 thy justice and salvation

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 my mouth and watch

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 shall show

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 and I will constantly

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 go on

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 and I will constantly

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 go on

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 instead of all

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 the Lord

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 and thine

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 your righteousness

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 divine

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 alone

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 I will

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 record

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 for even

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 from

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 my

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 years

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 so far

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 by thee

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 I have

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 been

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 taught

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 taught

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 and

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 hither

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 to

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 I

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 have

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 declared

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 the

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 wonders

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 thou

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 hast

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 taught

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 and

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 the

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 glory

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 be

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 be

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 not

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 when I

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 whole

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 land

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 be

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 headed

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 grow

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 till

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 to

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 this age

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 thy strength

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 and power

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 to

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 all

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 to

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 come

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 my

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 show

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 my

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 show

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 can we turn back to our reading in Matthew's Gospel

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 chapter 28 we're going to look at the last few words of this chapter

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 just to set in its context we see here the account of the resurrection of Jesus

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 something that we're hearing a study on in our Lord's Day evening services

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 the wonder of the resurrection and the hope that it gives to God's people

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 and it was something that brought much fear to the people even then to think that Jesus is risen

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 but he is and we thank God that he is and as he rose he gave this great commission to the disciples and indeed to his church at verse 16

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 verse 16

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 now the eleven disciples went to Galilee to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them

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 and when they saw him they worshipped him

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 but some doubted

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 and Jesus came and said to them

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 all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me

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 go therefore and make disciples of all nations

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 baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son

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 and of the Holy Spirit

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 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you

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 behold I am with you always to the end of the age

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 particularly these words at the end

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 and behold I am with you always to the end of the age

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 these are words that you have maybe heard many a time before

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 maybe even just now in the last evening or so you've heard these words repeated

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 or read them again online

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 not the words we've read there but the words that were spoken

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 at the turn of the year in the Christmas broadcast of 1939

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 by King George VI

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 in that broadcast he said this

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 or he said these words that he was quoting

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 and I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year

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 give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown

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 and he replied

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 go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God

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 that shall be to you better than light

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 and safer than a known way

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 so I went forth and finding the hand of God

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 throgged gladly into the night

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 and he led me towards the hills

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 and the breaking of the day in the lone east

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 he quoted these words

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 that were from a poem by Minnie Haskins

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 and this was a time when our nation was on the cusp of the second world war

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 things were taking hold in our world at that time

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 that would bring much terror and fear to so many over a number of years

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 yet these words were spoken to give hope to a people

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 in the midst of all that was taking place

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 that as they were going forward at that time

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 that they would see that there was much that was unknown to them

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 but that they were trusted

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 that they were to entrust it all to a God who was known

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 and who knew all that was to come

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 and as we begin a new year ourselves just now

00:31:03.900 --> 00:31:06.900
 there's much that is unknown for us

00:31:06.900 --> 00:31:08.900
 be it in a personal level

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 there's maybe much uncertainty in our own lives at this time

00:31:12.900 --> 00:31:16.900
 be it as a church, as a denomination

00:31:16.900 --> 00:31:19.900
 again there's so much that we do not know

00:31:19.900 --> 00:31:21.900
 just what lies ahead for us

00:31:21.900 --> 00:31:26.900
 as a nation as we've seen so much change over these past years

00:31:26.900 --> 00:31:29.900
 and the great uncertainties that there are around us all the time

00:31:29.900 --> 00:31:32.900
 there's much that is unknown to us

00:31:32.900 --> 00:31:35.900
 and in our world that is in constant chaos

00:31:35.900 --> 00:31:38.900
 there's much that's unknown to us

00:31:38.900 --> 00:31:41.900
 but it is known unto God

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 God knows everything that lies ahead of us

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 and so we look to him

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 and we seek his face as we go forward into this new year

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 and it's going forward seeking to know this promise

00:31:57.900 --> 00:32:00.900
 that he gave to his disciples long ago

00:32:00.900 --> 00:32:03.900
 that we go forward as a people

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 who are seeking to worship and honour his name

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 in our worship that we give

00:32:08.900 --> 00:32:11.900
 and in our worship as we do

00:32:11.900 --> 00:32:15.900
 as we go out among the people of our towns and villages

00:32:15.900 --> 00:32:20.900
 as we seek to share the gospel with all around us

00:32:20.900 --> 00:32:22.900
 that we'll be bold for it

00:32:22.900 --> 00:32:25.900
 because we have this promise

00:32:25.900 --> 00:32:28.900
 behold I am with you always

00:32:28.900 --> 00:32:31.900
 even to the end of the age

00:32:31.900 --> 00:32:36.900
 New Year's Day is often an emotional day for so many people

00:32:36.900 --> 00:32:41.900
 I'm sure we have all maybe shed or will shed a tear at some point

00:32:41.900 --> 00:32:43.900
 last night or during this day

00:32:43.900 --> 00:32:48.900
 because looking back it often brings back many different emotions to us

00:32:48.900 --> 00:32:52.900
 some recent some maybe from more distant past

00:32:52.900 --> 00:32:59.900
 even today as we think again of the reminder of January 1919

00:32:59.900 --> 00:33:04.900
 and the great disaster that struck our island with the sinking of the Islay

00:33:04.900 --> 00:33:07.900
 or something that's been remembered today again

00:33:07.900 --> 00:33:11.900
 we can look in a near past and a near distant past

00:33:11.900 --> 00:33:15.900
 there's so much that brings so much emotion to us

00:33:15.900 --> 00:33:19.900
 things that have changed and are always changing

00:33:19.900 --> 00:33:24.900
 so we go in this sense of uncertainty

00:33:24.900 --> 00:33:29.900
 but are we going forward looking and wanting someone to lead us

00:33:29.900 --> 00:33:36.900
 even as these words that King George offered up to a nation so long ago

00:33:36.900 --> 00:33:40.900
 do we have that desire in our own hearts today

00:33:40.900 --> 00:33:43.900
 that as we go into the uncertainty into the unknown

00:33:43.900 --> 00:33:47.900
 that we will put our hand in the hand of God

00:33:47.900 --> 00:33:50.900
 and that we will go forward with him

00:33:50.900 --> 00:33:54.900
 we have one who is the light of the world

00:33:54.900 --> 00:34:00.900
 and we have the one who we are to go forward looking to and seeking to know his blessing

00:34:00.900 --> 00:34:04.900
 and his grace with us as we go forward

00:34:04.900 --> 00:34:09.900
 remembering that he is with us even to the end of the age

00:34:09.900 --> 00:34:11.900
 God with us

00:34:11.900 --> 00:34:18.900
 that is the heart of encouragement that we have in these words before us

00:34:18.900 --> 00:34:24.900
 and they were a people who needed so much encouragement

00:34:24.900 --> 00:34:26.900
 as you think of the disciples

00:34:26.900 --> 00:34:29.900
 as you think of the women who were at the tomb

00:34:29.900 --> 00:34:31.900
 as we read in this chapter as well

00:34:31.900 --> 00:34:34.900
 they were a people who needed encouragement

00:34:34.900 --> 00:34:39.900
 they had been through so much in following the Lord Jesus

00:34:39.900 --> 00:34:42.900
 they had seen many times of great blessing

00:34:42.900 --> 00:34:47.900
 and they had seen many times of great trial as well

00:34:47.900 --> 00:34:51.900
 culminating in seeing their Lord crucified

00:34:51.900 --> 00:34:56.900
 the most horrendous end to our Lord's life as in our eyes

00:34:56.900 --> 00:34:59.900
 and yet all planned by God

00:34:59.900 --> 00:35:02.900
 all with a purpose for God

00:35:02.900 --> 00:35:04.900
 the lowest point in their eyes

00:35:04.900 --> 00:35:07.900
 is really what we see as the highest point

00:35:07.900 --> 00:35:10.900
 that Christ died for our sins

00:35:10.900 --> 00:35:13.900
 but that he is risen

00:35:13.900 --> 00:35:16.900
 and as they met with the risen Christ

00:35:16.900 --> 00:35:19.900
 we see here in verse 17 that they met with him

00:35:19.900 --> 00:35:21.900
 and they worshipped him

00:35:21.900 --> 00:35:24.900
 on the mountain on which he had directed them to

00:35:24.900 --> 00:35:28.900
 but it says there too that some doubted

00:35:28.900 --> 00:35:30.900
 some doubted

00:35:30.900 --> 00:35:33.900
 they were still wondering what's going on

00:35:33.900 --> 00:35:34.900
 what's happening

00:35:34.900 --> 00:35:37.900
 what is the purpose in all of this

00:35:37.900 --> 00:35:42.900
 and again it reminds us of our own hearts as well

00:35:42.900 --> 00:35:44.900
 even as we come to worship God today

00:35:44.900 --> 00:35:47.900
 there could be an element of doubt in our own hearts

00:35:47.900 --> 00:35:50.900
 what is God's purpose in this world just now

00:35:50.900 --> 00:35:54.900
 what is his plans and purposes for us as a people

00:35:54.900 --> 00:35:58.900
 in this world when so many things don't seem to make sense

00:35:58.900 --> 00:36:01.900
 but he gives them these words

00:36:01.900 --> 00:36:04.900
 words and words with great authority

00:36:04.900 --> 00:36:05.900
 Jesus came and said to them

00:36:05.900 --> 00:36:09.900
 all authority in heaven and earth has been given to me

00:36:10.900 --> 00:36:13.900
 he has all authority in heaven and earth

00:36:13.900 --> 00:36:16.900
 and that is still true to this day

00:36:16.900 --> 00:36:21.900
 and this authority is the highest authority of all

00:36:21.900 --> 00:36:27.900
 and as we see here this authority it leads to a command

00:36:27.900 --> 00:36:32.900
 go therefore and make disciples of all nations

00:36:32.900 --> 00:36:36.900
 go into this world in the darkness of it

00:36:36.900 --> 00:36:39.900
 go and make disciples of all nations

00:36:39.900 --> 00:36:42.900
 show my name abroad far and wide

00:36:42.900 --> 00:36:45.900
 that my name will be glorified and praised

00:36:45.900 --> 00:36:48.900
 teach them to observe all that I had commanded

00:36:48.900 --> 00:36:51.900
 and then he gives them this promise

00:36:51.900 --> 00:36:54.900
 I am with you always

00:36:54.900 --> 00:36:57.900
 even to the end of the age

00:36:57.900 --> 00:36:58.900
 and so for a short time

00:36:58.900 --> 00:37:01.900
 I want us to think of this promise that he gives

00:37:01.900 --> 00:37:04.900
 the promise of his presence

00:37:04.900 --> 00:37:06.900
 and that this is the presence

00:37:06.900 --> 00:37:09.900
 that we would seek and look for going forward ourselves

00:37:09.900 --> 00:37:11.900
 into this new year

00:37:11.900 --> 00:37:14.900
 and the first thing about this promise is

00:37:14.900 --> 00:37:17.900
 the who of this promise

00:37:17.900 --> 00:37:20.900
 who is it that is giving this promise

00:37:20.900 --> 00:37:23.900
 when Jesus says

00:37:23.900 --> 00:37:26.900
 I am with you

00:37:26.900 --> 00:37:28.900
 what does he actually say

00:37:28.900 --> 00:37:32.900
 who is it that's actually going to be with them

00:37:32.900 --> 00:37:35.900
 it is a wonderful promise

00:37:35.900 --> 00:37:37.900
 and one that we have to see the great power

00:37:37.900 --> 00:37:39.900
 that's behind it

00:37:39.900 --> 00:37:41.900
 the authority that's behind it

00:37:41.900 --> 00:37:43.900
 the great I am

00:37:43.900 --> 00:37:44.900
 I am

00:37:44.900 --> 00:37:47.900
 I am with you always

00:37:47.900 --> 00:37:51.900
 we have to look at the name that is here

00:37:51.900 --> 00:37:54.900
 there is a name there before us

00:37:54.900 --> 00:37:55.900
 in the words

00:37:55.900 --> 00:37:57.900
 I am

00:37:57.900 --> 00:38:00.900
 it's a name that is powerful

00:38:00.900 --> 00:38:04.900
 and when you look at the names given in scripture

00:38:04.900 --> 00:38:07.900
 whether it's in the Old Testament or the New Testament

00:38:07.900 --> 00:38:12.900
 you often find that names had great significance

00:38:12.900 --> 00:38:15.900
 names told us a lot

00:38:15.900 --> 00:38:17.900
 not just about the person

00:38:17.900 --> 00:38:21.900
 but about the one who was giving the name as well

00:38:21.900 --> 00:38:25.900
 and so often throughout scripture you see a name given

00:38:25.900 --> 00:38:27.900
 and then the name explained

00:38:27.900 --> 00:38:31.900
 now we all have a name ourselves

00:38:31.900 --> 00:38:32.900
 but what does our name mean?

00:38:32.900 --> 00:38:36.900
 we all have a name given to us at birth

00:38:36.900 --> 00:38:38.900
 and if I was to say to you

00:38:38.900 --> 00:38:40.900
 my name is Calamurdo Smith

00:38:40.900 --> 00:38:43.900
 what does that mean to you?

00:38:43.900 --> 00:38:45.900
 maybe it doesn't mean much

00:38:45.900 --> 00:38:49.900
 maybe it doesn't explain much about me

00:38:49.900 --> 00:38:51.900
 and as people come to us

00:38:51.900 --> 00:38:53.900
 and we are meeting new people

00:38:53.900 --> 00:38:56.900
 we are often asking questions of one another

00:38:56.900 --> 00:38:58.900
 but the most common question

00:38:58.900 --> 00:39:00.900
 isn't just what is your name?

00:39:00.900 --> 00:39:02.900
 we will often ask as well

00:39:02.900 --> 00:39:04.900
 ko asa hau?

00:39:04.900 --> 00:39:05.900
 where are you from?

00:39:05.900 --> 00:39:07.900
 ko na dunyai?

00:39:07.900 --> 00:39:09.900
 who are your people?

00:39:09.900 --> 00:39:12.900
 because that tells us more

00:39:12.900 --> 00:39:15.900
 and I could tell you so much more about my name

00:39:15.900 --> 00:39:17.900
 by explaining where I am from

00:39:17.900 --> 00:39:19.900
 and who my people are

00:39:19.900 --> 00:39:22.900
 then you might know so much more about me

00:39:22.900 --> 00:39:25.900
 and be recognized as belonging to a certain place

00:39:25.900 --> 00:39:27.900
 and a certain people

00:39:27.900 --> 00:39:30.900
 and when you look in the names in scripture as well

00:39:30.900 --> 00:39:33.900
 you find so often that names given by God

00:39:33.900 --> 00:39:36.900
 have so much meaning behind them

00:39:36.900 --> 00:39:38.900
 you think of Abraham

00:39:38.900 --> 00:39:41.900
 whose name was changed by God

00:39:41.900 --> 00:39:43.900
 in his covenant with him

00:39:43.900 --> 00:39:46.900
 in Genesis 17 verse 5 it says

00:39:46.900 --> 00:39:49.900
 no longer shall your name be called Abraham

00:39:49.900 --> 00:39:51.900
 but you shall be called Abraham

00:39:51.900 --> 00:39:56.900
 for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations

00:39:57.900 --> 00:39:59.900
 his name has great purpose

00:39:59.900 --> 00:40:01.900
 God gave him a new name

00:40:01.900 --> 00:40:05.900
 because he will be the father of a multitude of nations

00:40:05.900 --> 00:40:07.900
 so many as the stars in the sky

00:40:07.900 --> 00:40:10.900
 and the grains of sand on the seashore

00:40:10.900 --> 00:40:13.900
 would be the people of God

00:40:13.900 --> 00:40:16.900
 Moses was given a name

00:40:16.900 --> 00:40:19.900
 Exodus 2 verse 10 it says

00:40:19.900 --> 00:40:20.900
 she named to Moses saying

00:40:20.900 --> 00:40:23.900
 I drew him out of the water

00:40:23.900 --> 00:40:26.900
 a name that had a meaning behind it

00:40:26.900 --> 00:40:28.900
 purpose behind it

00:40:28.900 --> 00:40:31.900
 Peter in the New Testament

00:40:31.900 --> 00:40:32.900
 was given a new name

00:40:32.900 --> 00:40:33.900
 he was Simon

00:40:33.900 --> 00:40:35.900
 but Jesus said to him

00:40:35.900 --> 00:40:37.900
 I tell you you are Peter

00:40:37.900 --> 00:40:38.900
 which means rock

00:40:38.900 --> 00:40:39.900
 and he said

00:40:39.900 --> 00:40:40.900
 and on this rock

00:40:40.900 --> 00:40:42.900
 I will build my church

00:40:42.900 --> 00:40:44.900
 and the gates of hell

00:40:44.900 --> 00:40:46.900
 shall not prevail against it

00:40:47.900 --> 00:40:50.900
 names have so much meaning in scripture

00:40:51.900 --> 00:40:55.900
 and so Jesus himself was given a name as well

00:40:55.900 --> 00:40:57.900
 he was given many names

00:40:57.900 --> 00:40:59.900
 as we thought in this past week

00:40:59.900 --> 00:41:01.900
 of the birth of Christ

00:41:01.900 --> 00:41:04.900
 we have seen the name given to our Lord and Saviour

00:41:04.900 --> 00:41:09.900
 you see it in Matthew chapter 1 verse 23

00:41:09.900 --> 00:41:12.900
 it says the virgin will be with child

00:41:12.900 --> 00:41:15.900
 and will give birth to a son

00:41:15.900 --> 00:41:17.900
 and they shall call him Emmanuel

00:41:18.900 --> 00:41:21.900
 which means God with us

00:41:23.900 --> 00:41:27.900
 Emmanuel God with us

00:41:27.900 --> 00:41:29.900
 and here as we look at this verse

00:41:29.900 --> 00:41:32.900
 verse 20 of chapter 28

00:41:32.900 --> 00:41:33.900
 chapter 28

00:41:33.900 --> 00:41:35.900
 behold I am

00:41:35.900 --> 00:41:39.900
 he is the one who will be with us

00:41:39.900 --> 00:41:43.900
 Jesus' name means Emmanuel

00:41:43.900 --> 00:41:45.900
 God with us

00:41:45.900 --> 00:41:49.900
 that is the promise that we have here

00:41:49.900 --> 00:41:53.900
 Jesus' name means God will save

00:41:53.900 --> 00:41:55.900
 God is salvation

00:41:55.900 --> 00:41:59.900
 God is with us to this end

00:41:59.900 --> 00:42:03.900
 that he is a God who will save his people

00:42:04.900 --> 00:42:05.900
 I am

00:42:06.900 --> 00:42:10.900
 and you see this name begins back in the Old Testament

00:42:11.900 --> 00:42:16.900
 when Moses is commanded to go and lead God's people out of Egypt

00:42:16.900 --> 00:42:18.900
 Moses asks God

00:42:18.900 --> 00:42:20.900
 who will I say has sent me

00:42:20.900 --> 00:42:23.900
 and God says tell them

00:42:23.900 --> 00:42:25.900
 I am has sent you

00:42:25.900 --> 00:42:27.900
 God himself

00:42:27.900 --> 00:42:29.900
 God with us

00:42:29.900 --> 00:42:31.900
 I am

00:42:31.900 --> 00:42:33.900
 and then in the New Testament

00:42:33.900 --> 00:42:35.900
 when you see the life of Jesus

00:42:35.900 --> 00:42:37.900
 you see how often he says

00:42:37.900 --> 00:42:38.900
 I am

00:42:38.900 --> 00:42:41.900
 the I am sayings of Jesus

00:42:41.900 --> 00:42:44.900
 I am the bread of life

00:42:44.900 --> 00:42:46.900
 I am the resurrection

00:42:46.900 --> 00:42:47.900
 I am the life

00:42:47.900 --> 00:42:49.900
 I am the way

00:42:49.900 --> 00:42:50.900
 the truth

00:42:50.900 --> 00:42:51.900
 and the life

00:42:51.900 --> 00:42:52.900
 he is

00:42:52.900 --> 00:42:54.900
 the great I am

00:42:54.900 --> 00:42:57.900
 and so here as we look at this passage

00:42:57.900 --> 00:42:59.900
 and this verse in particular

00:42:59.900 --> 00:43:02.900
 who is it that is going to be with us

00:43:02.900 --> 00:43:04.900
 as we put our trust in him

00:43:04.900 --> 00:43:06.900
 I am

00:43:06.900 --> 00:43:07.900
 God

00:43:07.900 --> 00:43:09.900
 with us

00:43:09.900 --> 00:43:11.900
 just as he was

00:43:11.900 --> 00:43:12.900
 with Moses

00:43:13.900 --> 00:43:15.900
 just as he was with Joshua

00:43:15.900 --> 00:43:18.900
 who was in fear and trembling as well

00:43:18.900 --> 00:43:20.900
 and taking over the leadership from Moses

00:43:20.900 --> 00:43:22.900
 but God said to him

00:43:22.900 --> 00:43:23.900
 be of good courage

00:43:23.900 --> 00:43:25.900
 for I am with you

00:43:25.900 --> 00:43:27.900
 I am

00:43:28.900 --> 00:43:32.900
 there is so much in that name for us

00:43:32.900 --> 00:43:33.900
 God

00:43:33.900 --> 00:43:34.900
 with us

00:43:34.900 --> 00:43:36.900
 that is the promise

00:43:36.900 --> 00:43:38.900
 as we go forward

00:43:38.900 --> 00:43:39.900
 trusting in him

00:43:39.900 --> 00:43:40.900
 I am

00:43:40.900 --> 00:43:42.900
 is with us

00:43:42.900 --> 00:43:43.900
 God

00:43:43.900 --> 00:43:45.900
 is with us

00:43:45.900 --> 00:43:48.900
 the second thing we see here is

00:43:48.900 --> 00:43:49.900
 the when

00:43:49.900 --> 00:43:51.900
 we have the who

00:43:51.900 --> 00:43:53.900
 and then we have the when

00:43:53.900 --> 00:43:55.900
 I am with you

00:43:55.900 --> 00:43:56.900
 always

00:43:56.900 --> 00:43:59.900
 I am with you

00:43:59.900 --> 00:44:00.900
 always

00:44:00.900 --> 00:44:01.900
 always

00:44:01.900 --> 00:44:03.900
 it is good to have friends

00:44:03.900 --> 00:44:05.900
 and community around us

00:44:05.900 --> 00:44:07.900
 going into a new year

00:44:07.900 --> 00:44:09.900
 it is good to be able to share

00:44:09.900 --> 00:44:10.900
 with people

00:44:10.900 --> 00:44:11.900
 to have people

00:44:11.900 --> 00:44:13.900
 we can share so many things with

00:44:13.900 --> 00:44:16.900
 and especially at a time of year

00:44:16.900 --> 00:44:18.900
 when many feel lonely or sad

00:44:18.900 --> 00:44:21.900
 to be able to gather around one another

00:44:21.900 --> 00:44:23.900
 and share with one another

00:44:23.900 --> 00:44:25.900
 to be there to encourage

00:44:25.900 --> 00:44:26.900
 and to help

00:44:26.900 --> 00:44:27.900
 to help

00:44:27.900 --> 00:44:29.900
 but there is no one

00:44:29.900 --> 00:44:31.900
 who can be with us

00:44:31.900 --> 00:44:32.900
 always

00:44:32.900 --> 00:44:36.900
 there is no one who is always there for us

00:44:36.900 --> 00:44:38.900
 even our closest loved ones

00:44:38.900 --> 00:44:41.900
 there are times when they just cannot be there with us

00:44:43.900 --> 00:44:45.900
 but yet we have this assurance here

00:44:45.900 --> 00:44:49.900
 that I am is with us always

00:44:49.900 --> 00:44:51.900
 always

00:44:51.900 --> 00:44:53.900
 so as well as

00:44:53.900 --> 00:44:55.900
 the promise of the presence with us

00:44:55.900 --> 00:44:56.900
 there is also the promise

00:44:56.900 --> 00:44:58.900
 that he is going to be with us

00:44:58.900 --> 00:44:59.900
 always

00:44:59.900 --> 00:45:02.900
 every step of the way

00:45:02.900 --> 00:45:04.900
 that is a promise the Lord gives

00:45:04.900 --> 00:45:05.900
 to his people

00:45:05.900 --> 00:45:08.900
 that as we put our trust in him

00:45:08.900 --> 00:45:10.900
 he will go with us

00:45:10.900 --> 00:45:11.900
 always

00:45:11.900 --> 00:45:13.900
 it is a repeated promise

00:45:13.900 --> 00:45:14.900
 throughout scripture

00:45:14.900 --> 00:45:15.900
 of so often

00:45:15.900 --> 00:45:17.900
 never will I leave you

00:45:17.900 --> 00:45:19.900
 never will I forsake you

00:45:19.900 --> 00:45:20.900
 he says to his people

00:45:20.900 --> 00:45:21.900
 again and again

00:45:21.900 --> 00:45:24.900
 and this is not

00:45:24.900 --> 00:45:26.900
 a promise here

00:45:26.900 --> 00:45:27.900
 just for the early church

00:45:28.900 --> 00:45:29.900
 he is not saying

00:45:29.900 --> 00:45:30.900
 just to the disciples

00:45:30.900 --> 00:45:32.900
 I am with you

00:45:32.900 --> 00:45:33.900
 always

00:45:33.900 --> 00:45:35.900
 just for a short time

00:45:35.900 --> 00:45:37.900
 until you get the church established

00:45:38.900 --> 00:45:40.900
 until you manage to get things going

00:45:40.900 --> 00:45:41.900
 yourselves

00:45:41.900 --> 00:45:43.900
 then I will leave you to it

00:45:43.900 --> 00:45:44.900
 he is not just saying

00:45:44.900 --> 00:45:47.900
 this is for a short period of time

00:45:47.900 --> 00:45:48.900
 he is not saying either

00:45:48.900 --> 00:45:50.900
 I will come and I will be with you

00:45:50.900 --> 00:45:51.900
 now and again

00:45:51.900 --> 00:45:53.900
 I will come and be with you

00:45:53.900 --> 00:45:54.900
 from time to time

00:45:54.900 --> 00:45:56.900
 as I see your need

00:45:56.900 --> 00:45:58.900
 he is not saying that at all

00:45:58.900 --> 00:45:59.900
 he is not saying

00:45:59.900 --> 00:46:01.900
 well I will be with the church

00:46:01.900 --> 00:46:02.900
 in certain places

00:46:03.900 --> 00:46:05.900
 in certain parts of the world

00:46:05.900 --> 00:46:07.900
 at certain times

00:46:07.900 --> 00:46:09.900
 this is the great I am

00:46:09.900 --> 00:46:12.900
 the one who is able to be always present

00:46:12.900 --> 00:46:14.900
 with all his people

00:46:14.900 --> 00:46:15.900
 everywhere

00:46:15.900 --> 00:46:17.900
 and at all times

00:46:18.900 --> 00:46:19.900
 it is always

00:46:19.900 --> 00:46:21.900
 and everywhere

00:46:22.900 --> 00:46:25.900
 and that is something great for us

00:46:25.900 --> 00:46:26.900
 to remember too

00:46:27.900 --> 00:46:28.900
 that as we go on

00:46:29.900 --> 00:46:30.900
 looking to him

00:46:30.900 --> 00:46:32.900
 that he is with us always

00:46:33.900 --> 00:46:34.900
 to remember that every time

00:46:34.900 --> 00:46:36.900
 that we meet as God's people

00:46:36.900 --> 00:46:37.900
 he is with us

00:46:38.900 --> 00:46:39.900
 to remember that every time

00:46:39.900 --> 00:46:41.900
 even when we are not with others

00:46:41.900 --> 00:46:42.900
 as we are seeking him

00:46:42.900 --> 00:46:43.900
 he is with us

00:46:43.900 --> 00:46:46.900
 that great reminder

00:46:46.900 --> 00:46:48.900
 in Matthew 18 verse 20

00:46:48.900 --> 00:46:49.900
 for where two or three

00:46:49.900 --> 00:46:51.900
 come together in my name

00:46:51.900 --> 00:46:53.900
 there am I with them

00:46:54.900 --> 00:46:56.900
 he is in the midst

00:46:57.900 --> 00:46:58.900
 to bless

00:46:59.900 --> 00:47:01.900
 and we see that he speaks

00:47:01.900 --> 00:47:02.900
 these words

00:47:02.900 --> 00:47:04.900
 to his disciples

00:47:05.900 --> 00:47:06.900
 to pass on

00:47:06.900 --> 00:47:07.900
 to his people

00:47:07.900 --> 00:47:09.900
 down through all the generations

00:47:10.900 --> 00:47:13.900
 that he will be with his people

00:47:14.900 --> 00:47:15.900
 always

00:47:16.900 --> 00:47:17.900
 but you notice this is in the midst

00:47:17.900 --> 00:47:18.900
 of a command

00:47:19.900 --> 00:47:20.900
 being given as well

00:47:21.900 --> 00:47:22.900
 so the when is not just always

00:47:23.900 --> 00:47:24.900
 but the when is also

00:47:25.900 --> 00:47:27.900
 as we are going forward in his name

00:47:28.900 --> 00:47:29.900
 go therefore

00:47:30.900 --> 00:47:33.900
 and make disciples of all nations

00:47:33.900 --> 00:47:34.900
 go

00:47:34.900 --> 00:47:36.900
 be a people

00:47:36.900 --> 00:47:37.900
 who do

00:47:37.900 --> 00:47:38.900
 in my name

00:47:39.900 --> 00:47:40.900
 and then you will know

00:47:40.900 --> 00:47:41.900
 in an even greater way

00:47:41.900 --> 00:47:42.900
 my presence

00:47:42.900 --> 00:47:43.900
 with you

00:47:44.900 --> 00:47:45.900
 you see it

00:47:45.900 --> 00:47:46.900
 throughout scriptures

00:47:46.900 --> 00:47:47.900
 again so often

00:47:48.900 --> 00:47:49.900
 you think of

00:47:49.900 --> 00:47:50.900
 Moses as he was

00:47:50.900 --> 00:47:51.900
 going to the people

00:47:51.900 --> 00:47:52.900
 the children of Israel

00:47:53.900 --> 00:47:54.900
 and as God said

00:47:54.900 --> 00:47:55.900
 I am

00:47:55.900 --> 00:47:56.900
 has sent you

00:47:57.900 --> 00:47:58.900
 what was he doing

00:47:58.900 --> 00:47:59.900
 he was sending

00:47:59.900 --> 00:48:01.900
 Moses to lead a people

00:48:01.900 --> 00:48:03.900
 Joshua too

00:48:03.900 --> 00:48:04.900
 was to be a leader

00:48:04.900 --> 00:48:05.900
 of the people

00:48:05.900 --> 00:48:06.900
 and he was given

00:48:06.900 --> 00:48:07.900
 this promise

00:48:08.900 --> 00:48:09.900
 be strong and courageous

00:48:10.900 --> 00:48:11.900
 for I am with you

00:48:12.900 --> 00:48:13.900
 he is saying go

00:48:13.900 --> 00:48:14.900
 and do

00:48:15.900 --> 00:48:16.900
 and you maybe say to yourself

00:48:16.900 --> 00:48:18.900
 ah yes but they were people

00:48:18.900 --> 00:48:19.900
 who were specifically called

00:48:20.900 --> 00:48:21.900
 they had a great task

00:48:22.900 --> 00:48:23.900
 to do for the Lord

00:48:24.900 --> 00:48:25.900
 but so does every believer

00:48:26.900 --> 00:48:27.900
 every Christian

00:48:28.900 --> 00:48:29.900
 has a task from the Lord

00:48:29.900 --> 00:48:30.900
 the Lord

00:48:30.900 --> 00:48:31.900
 in Haggai

00:48:31.900 --> 00:48:33.900
 later on in the Old Testament

00:48:33.900 --> 00:48:34.900
 as the people

00:48:34.900 --> 00:48:35.900
 are again

00:48:35.900 --> 00:48:36.900
 downcast

00:48:36.900 --> 00:48:37.900
 and dismayed

00:48:37.900 --> 00:48:38.900
 and all that they are seeing

00:48:38.900 --> 00:48:39.900
 around them

00:48:39.900 --> 00:48:40.900
 the Lord calls

00:48:40.900 --> 00:48:41.900
 on his people

00:48:41.900 --> 00:48:42.900
 to work

00:48:42.900 --> 00:48:44.900
 in Haggai 2 verse 4

00:48:44.900 --> 00:48:45.900
 it says

00:48:45.900 --> 00:48:46.900
 be strong

00:48:46.900 --> 00:48:47.900
 all you people

00:48:47.900 --> 00:48:48.900
 of the land

00:48:48.900 --> 00:48:49.900
 declares the Lord

00:48:50.900 --> 00:48:51.900
 and work

00:48:51.900 --> 00:48:52.900
 for I am with you

00:48:52.900 --> 00:48:54.900
 declares the Lord Almighty

00:48:55.900 --> 00:48:56.900
 he gives

00:48:56.900 --> 00:48:57.900
 his people

00:48:57.900 --> 00:48:58.900
 a task

00:48:58.900 --> 00:49:00.900
 and he is still giving

00:49:00.900 --> 00:49:01.900
 his people

00:49:01.900 --> 00:49:02.900
 a task

00:49:02.900 --> 00:49:03.900
 today

00:49:03.900 --> 00:49:04.900
 he still gives

00:49:04.900 --> 00:49:05.900
 his church

00:49:05.900 --> 00:49:06.900
 a task today

00:49:06.900 --> 00:49:07.900
 to go

00:49:07.900 --> 00:49:08.900
 to all the nations

00:49:08.900 --> 00:49:09.900
 of the world

00:49:09.900 --> 00:49:11.900
 to be his witnesses

00:49:11.900 --> 00:49:12.900
 to be the people

00:49:12.900 --> 00:49:13.900
 who declare

00:49:13.900 --> 00:49:14.900
 his glory

00:49:14.900 --> 00:49:15.900
 and they go

00:49:15.900 --> 00:49:16.900
 and we go

00:49:16.900 --> 00:49:17.900
 with this promise

00:49:17.900 --> 00:49:19.900
 that I am with you

00:49:19.900 --> 00:49:20.900
 always

00:49:20.900 --> 00:49:23.900
 a preacher in America

00:49:23.900 --> 00:49:25.900
 was telling a story

00:49:25.900 --> 00:49:27.900
 about having been speaking

00:49:27.900 --> 00:49:29.900
 to a mailman once

00:49:29.900 --> 00:49:30.900
 and the mailman

00:49:30.900 --> 00:49:32.900
 was sharing with him

00:49:32.900 --> 00:49:33.900
 about how he felt

00:49:33.900 --> 00:49:35.900
 such a great sense

00:49:35.900 --> 00:49:36.900
 of security

00:49:36.900 --> 00:49:37.900
 as he was out

00:49:37.900 --> 00:49:38.900
 and about

00:49:38.900 --> 00:49:39.900
 delivering the mail

00:49:40.900 --> 00:49:41.900
 and the preacher

00:49:41.900 --> 00:49:42.900
 asked him

00:49:42.900 --> 00:49:43.900
 why do you feel

00:49:43.900 --> 00:49:44.900
 so safe

00:49:45.900 --> 00:49:46.900
 you are all by yourself

00:49:46.900 --> 00:49:47.900
 you are going out

00:49:47.900 --> 00:49:48.900
 delivering the mail

00:49:48.900 --> 00:49:49.900
 and sometimes

00:49:49.900 --> 00:49:50.900
 into very dangerous

00:49:50.900 --> 00:49:51.900
 parts of the city

00:49:52.900 --> 00:49:53.900
 well the postman

00:49:53.900 --> 00:49:54.900
 the postman said to him

00:49:54.900 --> 00:49:55.900
 well because I know

00:49:55.900 --> 00:49:57.900
 all the resources

00:49:57.900 --> 00:49:58.900
 of the government

00:49:58.900 --> 00:49:59.900
 are pledged

00:49:59.900 --> 00:50:00.900
 to support my work

00:50:00.900 --> 00:50:02.900
 even if all I am delivering

00:50:02.900 --> 00:50:04.900
 is just a simple postcard

00:50:04.900 --> 00:50:05.900
 in my bag

00:50:05.900 --> 00:50:08.900
 no one dares touch me

00:50:08.900 --> 00:50:09.900
 because of the power

00:50:09.900 --> 00:50:10.900
 that is behind

00:50:10.900 --> 00:50:12.900
 my protection

00:50:13.900 --> 00:50:14.900
 every police force

00:50:14.900 --> 00:50:15.900
 will come

00:50:15.900 --> 00:50:16.900
 and guard me

00:50:16.900 --> 00:50:17.900
 if someone would do so much

00:50:17.900 --> 00:50:18.900
 as come near me

00:50:18.900 --> 00:50:20.900
 there was this security

00:50:20.900 --> 00:50:21.900
 in his work

00:50:21.900 --> 00:50:23.900
 there was a protection

00:50:23.900 --> 00:50:24.900
 over him

00:50:24.900 --> 00:50:27.900
 and one of our greatest fears

00:50:27.900 --> 00:50:28.900
 as we go about

00:50:28.900 --> 00:50:29.900
 the Lord's work

00:50:29.900 --> 00:50:32.900
 is our own natural fear

00:50:32.900 --> 00:50:34.900
 how can we do it

00:50:34.900 --> 00:50:35.900
 we feel weak

00:50:35.900 --> 00:50:37.900
 we feel we have no strength

00:50:37.900 --> 00:50:38.900
 of ourselves

00:50:38.900 --> 00:50:40.900
 we cannot do it ourselves

00:50:41.900 --> 00:50:42.900
 but that story

00:50:42.900 --> 00:50:43.900
 with the postman

00:50:43.900 --> 00:50:44.900
 reminds me about ourselves

00:50:44.900 --> 00:50:46.900
 on the business of God

00:50:46.900 --> 00:50:48.900
 that as we deliver

00:50:48.900 --> 00:50:49.900
 as we deliver

00:50:49.900 --> 00:50:50.900
 this great gospel

00:50:50.900 --> 00:50:51.900
 to others

00:50:51.900 --> 00:50:52.900
 as we stand up

00:50:52.900 --> 00:50:53.900
 for this gospel

00:50:53.900 --> 00:50:54.900
 before others

00:50:54.900 --> 00:50:56.900
 that we have this promise

00:50:56.900 --> 00:50:58.900
 I am with you

00:50:58.900 --> 00:50:59.900
 always

00:51:00.900 --> 00:51:02.900
 I am with you

00:51:03.900 --> 00:51:05.900
 and so may 2023

00:51:05.900 --> 00:51:06.900
 be a year

00:51:06.900 --> 00:51:08.900
 when we are bold

00:51:09.900 --> 00:51:10.900
 when we are bold

00:51:10.900 --> 00:51:11.900
 to go

00:51:11.900 --> 00:51:12.900
 with the gospel

00:51:13.900 --> 00:51:14.900
 when we are bold

00:51:14.900 --> 00:51:15.900
 to commit to the gospel

00:51:15.900 --> 00:51:17.900
 when we are bold

00:51:17.900 --> 00:51:18.900
 to stand up

00:51:18.900 --> 00:51:19.900
 for the gospel

00:51:19.900 --> 00:51:20.900
 in the midst of

00:51:20.900 --> 00:51:21.900
 all the attacks

00:51:21.900 --> 00:51:22.900
 that come our way

00:51:22.900 --> 00:51:24.900
 in the attacks

00:51:24.900 --> 00:51:25.900
 to God's name

00:51:25.900 --> 00:51:27.900
 through our governments

00:51:27.900 --> 00:51:28.900
 and through so many people

00:51:28.900 --> 00:51:29.900
 in this world

00:51:29.900 --> 00:51:31.900
 who seek to destroy

00:51:31.900 --> 00:51:32.900
 and put away

00:51:32.900 --> 00:51:33.900
 the name of God

00:51:33.900 --> 00:51:34.900
 and the name of Christ

00:51:35.900 --> 00:51:36.900
 may we be bold

00:51:36.900 --> 00:51:38.900
 to stand up

00:51:38.900 --> 00:51:39.900
 to speak out

00:51:39.900 --> 00:51:40.900
 to stand up

00:51:40.900 --> 00:51:41.900
 for the truth

00:51:41.900 --> 00:51:43.900
 of the word of God

00:51:43.900 --> 00:51:46.900
 and why can we be so bold

00:51:46.900 --> 00:51:48.900
 because of this promise

00:51:48.900 --> 00:51:50.900
 I am with you

00:51:50.900 --> 00:51:51.900
 always

00:51:51.900 --> 00:51:53.900
 he will never

00:51:53.900 --> 00:51:54.900
 leave us

00:51:54.900 --> 00:51:55.900
 he will never

00:51:55.900 --> 00:51:57.900
 fail us

00:51:57.900 --> 00:51:58.900
 God is with us

00:51:58.900 --> 00:52:00.900
 whatever we do

00:52:00.900 --> 00:52:02.900
 so let us seek

00:52:02.900 --> 00:52:03.900
 to be a people

00:52:03.900 --> 00:52:04.900
 who do

00:52:04.900 --> 00:52:06.900
 who go about

00:52:06.900 --> 00:52:07.900
 the Lord's business

00:52:07.900 --> 00:52:09.900
 with this great assurance

00:52:09.900 --> 00:52:11.900
 that he is with us

00:52:11.900 --> 00:52:13.900
 that he is with us

00:52:13.900 --> 00:52:14.900
 the third

00:52:14.900 --> 00:52:15.900
 and the final thing

00:52:15.900 --> 00:52:16.900
 I want us to see here

00:52:16.900 --> 00:52:18.900
 is how long

00:52:18.900 --> 00:52:20.900
 the how long

00:52:20.900 --> 00:52:22.900
 I am with you

00:52:22.900 --> 00:52:23.900
 always

00:52:23.900 --> 00:52:24.900
 to the end

00:52:24.900 --> 00:52:26.900
 of the age

00:52:26.900 --> 00:52:31.900
 even

00:52:31.900 --> 00:52:32.900
 to the end

00:52:32.900 --> 00:52:34.900
 of the age

00:52:34.900 --> 00:52:36.900
 the disciples

00:52:36.900 --> 00:52:37.900
 themselves

00:52:37.900 --> 00:52:38.900
 had spoken about

00:52:38.900 --> 00:52:39.900
 the end

00:52:39.900 --> 00:52:40.900
 of the age

00:52:40.900 --> 00:52:42.900
 when would it come

00:52:42.900 --> 00:52:43.900
 so many of them

00:52:43.900 --> 00:52:44.900
 felt it was coming

00:52:44.900 --> 00:52:45.900
 soon

00:52:45.900 --> 00:52:47.900
 but the reality is

00:52:47.900 --> 00:52:49.900
 that no one knows

00:52:49.900 --> 00:52:50.900
 not even the Lord

00:52:50.900 --> 00:52:51.900
 Jesus himself

00:52:51.900 --> 00:52:53.900
 was able to tell them

00:52:53.900 --> 00:52:54.900
 just when it would come

00:52:55.900 --> 00:52:58.900
 Matthew 24 verse 3

00:52:58.900 --> 00:52:59.900
 the disciples

00:52:59.900 --> 00:53:00.900
 talking to Jesus

00:53:00.900 --> 00:53:01.900
 saying tell us

00:53:01.900 --> 00:53:02.900
 they said

00:53:02.900 --> 00:53:03.900
 when will this happen

00:53:03.900 --> 00:53:05.900
 and what will be the sign

00:53:05.900 --> 00:53:06.900
 of your coming

00:53:06.900 --> 00:53:07.900
 at the end

00:53:07.900 --> 00:53:08.900
 of the age

00:53:08.900 --> 00:53:10.900
 but Jesus

00:53:10.900 --> 00:53:12.900
 goes on to say

00:53:12.900 --> 00:53:13.900
 verse 10

00:53:13.900 --> 00:53:14.900
 at that time

00:53:14.900 --> 00:53:15.900
 many will turn away

00:53:15.900 --> 00:53:16.900
 from the faith

00:53:16.900 --> 00:53:17.900
 and will betray

00:53:17.900 --> 00:53:19.900
 and hate each other

00:53:20.900 --> 00:53:21.900
 but he said

00:53:21.900 --> 00:53:22.900
 he who stands

00:53:22.900 --> 00:53:23.900
 firm to the end

00:53:23.900 --> 00:53:25.900
 will be saved

00:53:26.900 --> 00:53:28.900
 there is this great uncertainty

00:53:28.900 --> 00:53:30.900
 as to when the Lord

00:53:30.900 --> 00:53:31.900
 will come

00:53:31.900 --> 00:53:32.900
 we don't know

00:53:32.900 --> 00:53:33.900
 we don't know

00:53:33.900 --> 00:53:34.900
 but just as we were saying

00:53:34.900 --> 00:53:35.900
 with the young ones

00:53:35.900 --> 00:53:36.900
 earlier

00:53:36.900 --> 00:53:37.900
 we are to stay awake

00:53:37.900 --> 00:53:39.900
 to stay awake

00:53:39.900 --> 00:53:40.900
 to be on our watch

00:53:40.900 --> 00:53:41.900
 for when that time

00:53:41.900 --> 00:53:42.900
 will come

00:53:42.900 --> 00:53:44.900
 and while we have time

00:53:44.900 --> 00:53:45.900
 to be about

00:53:45.900 --> 00:53:47.900
 the Father's business

00:53:48.900 --> 00:53:49.900
 to be a people

00:53:50.900 --> 00:53:51.900
 of faith

00:53:52.900 --> 00:53:53.900
 because he says

00:53:53.900 --> 00:53:54.900
 I am with you always

00:53:54.900 --> 00:53:57.900
 even to the end

00:53:57.900 --> 00:53:58.900
 of the age

00:53:58.900 --> 00:54:01.900
 the Lord's strength

00:54:01.900 --> 00:54:03.900
 will never fail us

00:54:03.900 --> 00:54:05.900
 the Lord's strength

00:54:05.900 --> 00:54:06.900
 will always

00:54:07.900 --> 00:54:08.900
 be with us

00:54:08.900 --> 00:54:09.900
 as we sang

00:54:09.900 --> 00:54:10.900
 in Psalm 71

00:54:10.900 --> 00:54:11.900
 we are reminded there

00:54:11.900 --> 00:54:13.900
 of our own lives

00:54:14.900 --> 00:54:15.900
 verse 17

00:54:15.900 --> 00:54:16.900
 for even from my youth

00:54:16.900 --> 00:54:17.900
 O God

00:54:17.900 --> 00:54:18.900
 by thee I have been taught

00:54:18.900 --> 00:54:19.900
 and hitherto

00:54:19.900 --> 00:54:20.900
 I have declared

00:54:20.900 --> 00:54:21.900
 the wonders

00:54:21.900 --> 00:54:22.900
 thou has brought

00:54:22.900 --> 00:54:23.900
 when we are young

00:54:23.900 --> 00:54:24.900
 when we are vibrant

00:54:24.900 --> 00:54:25.900
 whether it is in years

00:54:25.900 --> 00:54:26.900
 whether it is in years

00:54:26.900 --> 00:54:27.900
 or in faith

00:54:27.900 --> 00:54:28.900
 there is a sense

00:54:28.900 --> 00:54:29.900
 of strength

00:54:29.900 --> 00:54:30.900
 in the Lord

00:54:30.900 --> 00:54:32.900
 but as we go on

00:54:32.900 --> 00:54:33.900
 we maybe feel

00:54:33.900 --> 00:54:34.900
 more weary

00:54:34.900 --> 00:54:35.900
 and in verse 18

00:54:35.900 --> 00:54:36.900
 of that Psalm

00:54:36.900 --> 00:54:37.900
 the Psalmist says

00:54:37.900 --> 00:54:38.900
 and now Lord

00:54:38.900 --> 00:54:39.900
 leave me not

00:54:39.900 --> 00:54:40.900
 when I

00:54:40.900 --> 00:54:42.900
 old and grey headed

00:54:42.900 --> 00:54:43.900
 grow

00:54:43.900 --> 00:54:44.900
 till to this age

00:54:44.900 --> 00:54:45.900
 thy strength

00:54:45.900 --> 00:54:46.900
 and power

00:54:46.900 --> 00:54:47.900
 to all to come

00:54:47.900 --> 00:54:48.900
 I show

00:54:48.900 --> 00:54:49.900
 there is a sense

00:54:49.900 --> 00:54:50.900
 of prayer

00:54:50.900 --> 00:54:51.900
 in these words

00:54:51.900 --> 00:54:52.900
 Lord

00:54:52.900 --> 00:54:53.900
 leave me not

00:54:53.900 --> 00:54:54.900
 now when I am

00:54:54.900 --> 00:54:55.900
 frail in myself

00:54:55.900 --> 00:54:56.900
 weak in myself

00:54:56.900 --> 00:54:58.900
 leave me not

00:54:58.900 --> 00:55:00.900
 till to this age

00:55:00.900 --> 00:55:01.900
 thy strength

00:55:01.900 --> 00:55:02.900
 and power

00:55:02.900 --> 00:55:03.900
 to all to come

00:55:03.900 --> 00:55:04.900
 I show

00:55:04.900 --> 00:55:05.900
 there is this longing

00:55:05.900 --> 00:55:06.900
 in the Psalmist

00:55:06.900 --> 00:55:07.900
 to keep going

00:55:07.900 --> 00:55:09.900
 all his days

00:55:09.900 --> 00:55:10.900
 in the strength

00:55:10.900 --> 00:55:11.900
 of the Lord

00:55:11.900 --> 00:55:12.900
 and that is

00:55:12.900 --> 00:55:14.900
 not just a promise

00:55:14.900 --> 00:55:15.900
 and a desire

00:55:15.900 --> 00:55:16.900
 for that Psalmist

00:55:16.900 --> 00:55:17.900
 it should be our desire

00:55:17.900 --> 00:55:18.900
 too

00:55:18.900 --> 00:55:20.900
 that the Lord

00:55:20.900 --> 00:55:21.900
 would be with us

00:55:21.900 --> 00:55:23.900
 even to the end

00:55:23.900 --> 00:55:24.900
 of the age

00:55:24.900 --> 00:55:26.900
 when is the end

00:55:26.900 --> 00:55:27.900
 of the age

00:55:27.900 --> 00:55:30.900
 is there an end

00:55:30.900 --> 00:55:31.900
 of the age

00:55:31.900 --> 00:55:34.900
 well the word

00:55:34.900 --> 00:55:35.900
 reminds us that

00:55:35.900 --> 00:55:36.900
 though our time here

00:55:36.900 --> 00:55:37.900
 is temporary

00:55:37.900 --> 00:55:38.900
 there is eternity

00:55:38.900 --> 00:55:40.900
 always before us

00:55:40.900 --> 00:55:42.900
 and for God's people

00:55:42.900 --> 00:55:44.900
 they would ever sing

00:55:44.900 --> 00:55:46.900
 his praise

00:55:46.900 --> 00:55:48.900
 to all eternity

00:55:48.900 --> 00:55:51.900
 he will be with us

00:55:51.900 --> 00:55:52.900
 always

00:55:52.900 --> 00:55:54.900
 throughout all the ages

00:55:54.900 --> 00:55:56.900
 throughout all of time

00:55:56.900 --> 00:55:59.900
 throughout all eternity

00:56:00.900 --> 00:56:02.900
 so the question today is

00:56:02.900 --> 00:56:04.900
 how are we going forward

00:56:04.900 --> 00:56:06.900
 into this new year

00:56:06.900 --> 00:56:08.900
 are we going forward

00:56:08.900 --> 00:56:09.900
 putting our hand

00:56:09.900 --> 00:56:10.900
 into the hand of the Lord

00:56:10.900 --> 00:56:12.900
 trusting him

00:56:12.900 --> 00:56:14.900
 there is a story

00:56:14.900 --> 00:56:15.900
 there is a story about

00:56:15.900 --> 00:56:17.900
 a cathedral

00:56:17.900 --> 00:56:18.900
 that was built

00:56:18.900 --> 00:56:19.900
 in Italy

00:56:19.900 --> 00:56:21.900
 and on this cathedral

00:56:21.900 --> 00:56:23.900
 back many years ago

00:56:23.900 --> 00:56:25.900
 there were three entrances

00:56:25.900 --> 00:56:26.900
 into the cathedral

00:56:26.900 --> 00:56:28.900
 three great doors

00:56:28.900 --> 00:56:30.900
 and above each door

00:56:30.900 --> 00:56:32.900
 were words inscribed

00:56:32.900 --> 00:56:33.900
 into the stone

00:56:33.900 --> 00:56:35.900
 and pictures

00:56:35.900 --> 00:56:37.900
 above them as well

00:56:37.900 --> 00:56:40.900
 over one door

00:56:40.900 --> 00:56:41.900
 the door

00:56:41.900 --> 00:56:42.900
 was an ornately

00:56:42.900 --> 00:56:43.900
 carved wreath

00:56:43.900 --> 00:56:44.900
 of roses

00:56:44.900 --> 00:56:46.900
 and the words

00:56:46.900 --> 00:56:47.900
 underneath

00:56:47.900 --> 00:56:48.900
 said

00:56:48.900 --> 00:56:49.900
 all that

00:56:49.900 --> 00:56:51.900
 all that which pleases

00:56:51.900 --> 00:56:53.900
 is but for a moment

00:56:55.900 --> 00:56:56.900
 on the other side

00:56:56.900 --> 00:56:57.900
 there was another door

00:56:57.900 --> 00:56:59.900
 and above this door

00:56:59.900 --> 00:57:00.900
 was sculpted

00:57:01.900 --> 00:57:02.900
 a cross

00:57:02.900 --> 00:57:04.900
 and below this cross

00:57:04.900 --> 00:57:05.900
 were the words

00:57:05.900 --> 00:57:07.900
 all that which troubles

00:57:07.900 --> 00:57:09.900
 is but for a moment

00:57:09.900 --> 00:57:10.900
 a moment

00:57:10.900 --> 00:57:12.900
 but then there was

00:57:12.900 --> 00:57:13.900
 a third door

00:57:13.900 --> 00:57:14.900
 in the middle

00:57:14.900 --> 00:57:15.900
 the largest

00:57:15.900 --> 00:57:17.900
 of the three doors

00:57:17.900 --> 00:57:19.900
 and above this door

00:57:19.900 --> 00:57:20.900
 was the inscription

00:57:20.900 --> 00:57:22.900
 that only

00:57:22.900 --> 00:57:23.900
 is important

00:57:23.900 --> 00:57:25.900
 which is eternal

00:57:25.900 --> 00:57:28.900
 now for many of us

00:57:28.900 --> 00:57:29.900
 will be going through

00:57:29.900 --> 00:57:31.900
 one of these three doors

00:57:31.900 --> 00:57:32.900
 going into the new year

00:57:32.900 --> 00:57:35.900
 we'll be going forward

00:57:35.900 --> 00:57:36.900
 through a door

00:57:36.900 --> 00:57:38.900
 thinking of all the pleasures

00:57:38.900 --> 00:57:40.900
 of this world

00:57:40.900 --> 00:57:42.900
 all that we're enjoying

00:57:42.900 --> 00:57:44.900
 and it's reminding us

00:57:44.900 --> 00:57:46.900
 it's but for a moment

00:57:47.900 --> 00:57:49.900
 others are maybe going into this year

00:57:49.900 --> 00:57:51.900
 with many troubles

00:57:52.900 --> 00:57:53.900
 many sorrows

00:57:53.900 --> 00:57:54.900
 many sadness

00:57:54.900 --> 00:57:55.900
 in their hearts

00:57:55.900 --> 00:57:56.900
 but again

00:57:56.900 --> 00:57:58.900
 there is a reminder

00:57:58.900 --> 00:57:59.900
 as there isn't God's word

00:57:59.900 --> 00:58:01.900
 it's but for a moment

00:58:01.900 --> 00:58:04.900
 the best way

00:58:04.900 --> 00:58:05.900
 to go forward

00:58:05.900 --> 00:58:07.900
 is looking to God

00:58:07.900 --> 00:58:09.900
 and trusting

00:58:09.900 --> 00:58:10.900
 in Him

00:58:10.900 --> 00:58:11.900
 for that

00:58:11.900 --> 00:58:13.900
 which is permanent

00:58:13.900 --> 00:58:15.900
 is eternal

00:58:15.900 --> 00:58:16.900
 and God

00:58:16.900 --> 00:58:18.900
 is unchanging

00:58:18.900 --> 00:58:19.900
 and unchangeable

00:58:19.900 --> 00:58:21.900
 and we are to look

00:58:21.900 --> 00:58:22.900
 to that God

00:58:22.900 --> 00:58:23.900
 as we go on

00:58:23.900 --> 00:58:25.900
 into this new year

00:58:25.900 --> 00:58:27.900
 yes there will be joys

00:58:27.900 --> 00:58:28.900
 along the way

00:58:28.900 --> 00:58:29.900
 along the way

00:58:29.900 --> 00:58:30.900
 we make the most of them

00:58:30.900 --> 00:58:32.900
 but we don't depend on them

00:58:32.900 --> 00:58:34.900
 yes there will be troubles

00:58:34.900 --> 00:58:36.900
 along the way as well

00:58:36.900 --> 00:58:38.900
 but they are for a moment too

00:58:38.900 --> 00:58:40.900
 but with God

00:58:40.900 --> 00:58:42.900
 and Christ Jesus

00:58:42.900 --> 00:58:43.900
 His Son

00:58:43.900 --> 00:58:44.900
 is what is eternal

00:58:44.900 --> 00:58:46.900
 and it's to what is eternal

00:58:46.900 --> 00:58:48.900
 that we are to look

00:58:48.900 --> 00:58:49.900
 and to trust

00:58:49.900 --> 00:58:50.900
 and to trust

00:58:50.900 --> 00:58:51.900
 the one who is

00:58:51.900 --> 00:58:52.900
 the great

00:58:52.900 --> 00:58:53.900
 I am

00:58:53.900 --> 00:58:56.900
 and the one who has promised

00:58:56.900 --> 00:58:57.900
 His people

00:58:57.900 --> 00:58:58.900
 and His church

00:58:58.900 --> 00:59:00.900
 I am with you

00:59:00.900 --> 00:59:01.900
 always

00:59:01.900 --> 00:59:03.900
 even to the end

00:59:03.900 --> 00:59:04.900
 of the age

00:59:04.900 --> 00:59:06.900
 may He be with us

00:59:06.900 --> 00:59:08.900
 going forward today

00:59:08.900 --> 00:59:09.900
 and always

00:59:09.900 --> 00:59:11.900
 that we would seek His face

00:59:11.900 --> 00:59:14.900
 and know His blessing with us

00:59:14.900 --> 00:59:15.900
 let us pray

00:59:15.900 --> 00:59:16.900
 let us pray

00:59:18.900 --> 00:59:19.900
 our Father in heaven

00:59:19.900 --> 00:59:20.900
 we rejoice

00:59:20.900 --> 00:59:21.900
 that you are a God

00:59:21.900 --> 00:59:22.900
 of so many promises

00:59:22.900 --> 00:59:24.900
 promises of blessings

00:59:24.900 --> 00:59:25.900
 in this life

00:59:25.900 --> 00:59:27.900
 help us to enjoy them

00:59:27.900 --> 00:59:28.900
 not selfishly

00:59:29.900 --> 00:59:30.900
 not making them

00:59:30.900 --> 00:59:32.900
 our priority in life

00:59:32.900 --> 00:59:33.900
 but giving thanks

00:59:33.900 --> 00:59:34.900
 to you for them

00:59:34.900 --> 00:59:36.900
 we know too Lord

00:59:36.900 --> 00:59:37.900
 the many troubles

00:59:37.900 --> 00:59:38.900
 of this life

00:59:38.900 --> 00:59:40.900
 give us strength

00:59:40.900 --> 00:59:41.900
 to endure them

00:59:41.900 --> 00:59:42.900
 and to come through them

00:59:42.900 --> 00:59:44.900
 by your grace

00:59:44.900 --> 00:59:46.900
 and by your mercy

00:59:46.900 --> 00:59:47.900
 remembering too

00:59:47.900 --> 00:59:49.900
 that they are but for a moment

00:59:49.900 --> 00:59:51.900
 but help us above all

00:59:51.900 --> 00:59:52.900
 to know Jesus Christ

00:59:52.900 --> 00:59:53.900
 our Lord

00:59:53.900 --> 00:59:55.900
 the one who is eternal

00:59:55.900 --> 00:59:57.900
 and the one who gives the hope

00:59:57.900 --> 00:59:58.900
 of eternal life

00:59:58.900 --> 01:00:00.900
 through faith in Him

01:00:00.900 --> 01:00:02.900
 may we look to Him

01:00:02.900 --> 01:00:03.900
 and go forward

01:00:03.900 --> 01:00:04.900
 today and always

01:00:05.900 --> 01:00:06.900
 knowing Him

01:00:06.900 --> 01:00:08.900
 and seeking to serve Him

01:00:08.900 --> 01:00:10.900
 and knowing that great promise

01:00:10.900 --> 01:00:12.900
 that I am with you always

01:00:12.900 --> 01:00:13.900
 even to the end

01:00:13.900 --> 01:00:14.900
 even to the end

01:00:14.900 --> 01:00:15.900
 of the age

01:00:15.900 --> 01:00:16.900
 guide us and keep us

01:00:16.900 --> 01:00:17.900
 we pray

01:00:17.900 --> 01:00:18.900
 and pardon our sins

01:00:18.900 --> 01:00:19.900
 in Jesus name

01:00:19.900 --> 01:00:20.900
 Amen

01:00:20.900 --> 01:00:21.900
 Amen

01:00:24.900 --> 01:00:25.900
 We are going to conclude

01:00:25.900 --> 01:00:27.900
 by singing to God's praise

01:00:27.900 --> 01:00:28.900
 in Psalm 46

01:00:29.900 --> 01:00:31.900
 in the Scottish Psalter

01:00:31.900 --> 01:00:32.900
 page 271

01:00:32.900 --> 01:00:36.900
 I'm going to sing

01:00:36.900 --> 01:00:37.900
 from verse 7

01:00:37.900 --> 01:00:38.900
 down to the end

01:00:38.900 --> 01:00:40.900
 of the psalm

01:00:40.900 --> 01:00:42.900
 The Lord of hosts

01:00:42.900 --> 01:00:43.900
 upon our side

01:00:43.900 --> 01:00:44.900
 doth constantly remain

01:00:44.900 --> 01:00:46.900
 the God of Jacob's

01:00:46.900 --> 01:00:47.900
 our refuge

01:00:47.900 --> 01:00:48.900
 us safely

01:00:48.900 --> 01:00:49.900
 to maintain

01:00:49.900 --> 01:00:51.900
 at verse 10

01:00:51.900 --> 01:00:52.900
 be still and know

01:00:52.900 --> 01:00:53.900
 that I am God

01:00:53.900 --> 01:00:54.900
 among the heathen

01:00:54.900 --> 01:00:55.900
 I will be exalted

01:00:55.900 --> 01:00:56.900
 I on earth

01:00:56.900 --> 01:00:57.900
 will be exalted

01:00:57.900 --> 01:00:58.900
 high

01:00:58.900 --> 01:01:00.900
 we sing from verse 7

01:01:00.900 --> 01:01:01.900
 to 11

01:01:01.900 --> 01:01:02.900
 to God's praise

01:01:02.900 --> 01:01:03.900
 to God's praise

01:01:03.900 --> 01:01:13.900
 The Lord of hosts

01:01:13.900 --> 01:01:18.900
 upon our side

01:01:18.900 --> 01:01:25.900
 doth constantly be within

01:01:25.900 --> 01:01:27.900
 O God of Jacob's

01:01:27.900 --> 01:01:28.900
 our refuge

01:01:28.900 --> 01:01:38.900
 has saved me

01:01:38.900 --> 01:01:42.900
 to maintain

01:01:42.900 --> 01:01:45.900
 come and behold

01:01:45.900 --> 01:01:47.900
 come and behold

01:01:47.900 --> 01:01:52.900
 what marvelous words

01:01:52.900 --> 01:01:55.900
 are high the Lord

01:01:55.900 --> 01:01:57.900
 ye Lord

01:01:57.900 --> 01:01:59.900
 come see what

01:01:59.900 --> 01:02:00.900
 there so is

01:02:00.900 --> 01:02:03.900
 come see what

01:02:03.900 --> 01:02:05.900
 there so is

01:02:05.900 --> 01:02:07.900
 come see what

01:02:07.900 --> 01:02:08.900
 there so is

01:02:08.900 --> 01:02:09.900
 come see what

01:02:09.900 --> 01:02:15.980
 the

01:02:15.980 --> 01:02:17.900
還

01:02:17.900 --> 01:02:18.900
 beyond

01:02:18.900 --> 01:02:20.900
 the earth

01:02:20.900 --> 01:02:22.900
 had brought

01:02:22.900 --> 01:02:27.900
 unto the

01:02:27.900 --> 01:02:28.900
 ends of

01:02:28.900 --> 01:02:30.900
 all the earth

01:02:30.900 --> 01:02:31.900
 of all

01:02:31.900 --> 01:02:33.400
 the earth

01:02:34.900 --> 01:02:35.900
 Hai

01:02:35.900 --> 01:02:42.119
 Till peace eternes

01:02:42.119 --> 01:02:47.619
 The holy grace

01:02:47.619 --> 01:02:52.619
 Thus here we pass

01:02:52.619 --> 01:03:00.840
 Then find the child's heart

01:03:00.840 --> 01:03:06.840
 Be still and know

01:03:07.440 --> 01:03:11.840
 That I am God

01:03:12.380 --> 01:03:19.840
 A God, Marie, the light

01:03:20.660 --> 01:03:25.840
 Where we exalted

01:03:25.840 --> 01:03:29.220
 Lord, cannot deny

01:03:29.220 --> 01:03:30.240
 On earth

01:03:31.200 --> 01:03:37.180
 Will be exalted

01:03:37.180 --> 01:03:39.200
 High

01:03:39.200 --> 01:03:44.800
 Out God, dear

01:03:44.800 --> 01:03:51.580
 In the intriguing-to- spar.

01:03:53.280 --> 01:04:03.080
 That Roncharis Kingrezyes.

01:04:03.079 --> 01:04:16.539
 Come to the refuge, I ever will abide.

01:04:19.920 --> 01:04:22.319
 After the benediction, I'll go to the main door.

01:04:23.380 --> 01:04:29.900
 Now may grace, mercy, and peace from God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, rest upon and

01:04:29.900 --> 01:04:33.360
 abide with you all, now and forevermore. Amen.