WEBVTT 00:00:00.200 --> 00:00:07.620 We're going to begin our worship this evening singing in Psalm 89 in the Scottish Psalter. 00:00:07.620 --> 00:00:09.740 ! That's on page 344. 00:00:09.740 --> 00:00:39.719 Singing verses 1 to 6. 00:00:39.740 --> 00:00:51.260 And of course we're conscious of the fact that David, as he is here before us in the psalm, 00:00:51.820 --> 00:00:58.620 is a type or a representation of the Lord Jesus Christ himself in his kingship, the kingship of his saviourhood. 00:00:59.340 --> 00:01:08.180 And so as we sing these verses, we're very conscious that they do apply to Christ and the kingdom that Christ presides over. 00:01:08.180 --> 00:01:12.160 Psalm 89 and verses 1 to 6 will stand to sing. 00:01:12.159 --> 00:01:27.679 The Lord's mercies I will ever sing, 00:01:27.680 --> 00:01:34.680 And with my life I shall 00:01:34.680 --> 00:01:39.680 Thy faithfulness 00:01:39.680 --> 00:01:43.680 Take to the Lord 00:01:43.680 --> 00:01:45.680 To generations 00:01:45.680 --> 00:01:49.680 To generations 00:01:49.680 --> 00:01:50.680 All 00:01:50.680 --> 00:01:57.680 Thy faithfulness 00:01:57.680 --> 00:01:59.680 Thou will 00:01:59.680 --> 00:01:59.680 00:02:27.680 --> 00:02:28.680 When 00:02:28.680 --> 00:02:29.680 Thy faithfulness 00:02:29.680 --> 00:02:29.680 00:02:57.680 --> 00:02:59.680 Thou 00:02:59.680 --> 00:02:59.680 00:03:27.680 --> 00:03:29.680 Thy faithfulness 00:03:29.680 --> 00:03:30.680 Thou 00:03:30.680 --> 00:03:30.680 00:03:57.680 --> 00:03:59.680 Thou 00:03:59.680 --> 00:03:59.680 00:04:27.680 --> 00:04:29.680 Thy faithfulness 00:04:29.680 --> 00:04:29.680 00:04:29.680 --> 00:04:29.680 00:04:29.680 --> 00:04:29.680 00:04:29.680 --> 00:04:29.680 00:04:29.680 --> 00:04:29.680 00:04:29.680 --> 00:04:29.680 00:04:29.680 --> 00:04:30.680 Thy faithfulness 00:04:30.680 --> 00:04:30.680 00:04:30.680 --> 00:04:32.680 Thy faithfulness 00:04:32.680 --> 00:04:32.680 00:04:32.680 --> 00:04:32.680 00:04:32.680 --> 00:04:32.680 00:04:32.680 --> 00:04:32.680 00:04:32.680 --> 00:04:33.680 Thy faithfulness 00:04:33.680 --> 00:04:34.680 Thy faithfulness 00:04:34.680 --> 00:04:34.680 00:04:34.680 --> 00:04:35.680 Thy faithfulness 00:04:35.680 --> 00:04:35.680 00:04:35.680 --> 00:04:35.680 00:04:35.680 --> 00:04:35.680 00:04:35.680 --> 00:04:35.680 00:04:35.680 --> 00:04:35.680 00:04:35.680 --> 00:04:36.680 Thy faithfulness 00:04:36.680 --> 00:04:36.680 00:04:36.680 --> 00:04:37.680 Thy faithfulness 00:04:37.680 --> 00:04:38.680 Thy faithfulness 00:04:38.680 --> 00:04:38.680 00:04:38.680 --> 00:04:38.680 00:04:38.680 --> 00:04:38.680 00:04:38.680 --> 00:04:40.680 Thy faithfulness 00:04:40.680 --> 00:04:40.680 00:04:40.680 --> 00:04:40.680 00:04:40.680 --> 00:04:41.680 Thy faithfulness 00:04:41.680 --> 00:04:41.680 00:04:41.680 --> 00:04:41.680 00:04:41.680 --> 00:04:42.680 Thy faithfulness 00:04:42.680 --> 00:04:42.680 00:04:42.680 --> 00:04:42.680 00:04:42.680 --> 00:04:44.680 Thy faithfulness 00:04:44.680 --> 00:04:44.680 00:04:44.680 --> 00:04:45.680 Thy faithfulness 00:04:45.680 --> 00:04:46.680 ! Thy faithfulness 00:04:46.680 --> 00:04:54.439 O Lord, our God, as we gather once again here in this place of worship, 00:04:54.920 --> 00:04:59.019 as we do so collectively with our minds focused on those things 00:04:59.019 --> 00:05:02.139 that we have been singing that are before us in your word, 00:05:02.840 --> 00:05:06.620 we thank you that we begin our service with certainties, 00:05:07.660 --> 00:05:10.759 the certainty of your being, the certainty of your kingdom, 00:05:11.819 --> 00:05:13.980 the certainty of your rule and its precision. 00:05:13.980 --> 00:05:17.939 And we give thanks to you, Lord, for the certainty of the promises 00:05:17.939 --> 00:05:20.660 that you give and have given to your people. 00:05:21.620 --> 00:05:26.319 And we bless you, O Lord, that we find ourselves as we trust in you 00:05:26.319 --> 00:05:29.500 based upon those certainties for ourselves. 00:05:30.700 --> 00:05:33.900 And, Lord, we live in a world of uncertainty, 00:05:34.700 --> 00:05:38.640 and our lives in many ways are uncertain from day to day. 00:05:39.540 --> 00:05:42.280 And yet we thank you that we draw near tonight to the God 00:05:42.279 --> 00:05:47.479 who is sure and certain and steadfast in all his ways and in his being. 00:05:48.639 --> 00:05:53.559 Bless us, we pray, as we familiarize ourselves again with these great truths. 00:05:54.259 --> 00:05:56.519 And as we come to take them to ourselves, 00:05:57.159 --> 00:05:59.819 help us, we pray, to feed our souls upon them. 00:06:00.699 --> 00:06:04.739 And enable us tonight, O Lord, to come with that relish for your word 00:06:04.740 --> 00:06:08.300 that would come like the psalmist to treasure it in our hearts 00:06:08.300 --> 00:06:14.420 and to have it in such a way that would express its truth every day through our lives. 00:06:15.759 --> 00:06:20.579 And we thank you, O Lord, for the many benefits that we have received from you already today. 00:06:21.540 --> 00:06:25.780 A day that you have set apart, even in the creation of the world, 00:06:26.300 --> 00:06:29.420 to be a day that is marked by holiness to the Lord. 00:06:29.420 --> 00:06:33.080 A day that you have set apart as sacred for your people. 00:06:34.080 --> 00:06:38.439 Lord, while we acknowledge that every day brings elements of sacredness 00:06:38.439 --> 00:06:42.379 in the way in which we are to dedicate ourselves and our time to you, 00:06:43.020 --> 00:06:46.220 we thank you that you have given special emphasis to your day 00:06:46.220 --> 00:06:52.660 as a day that is a reminder to us of the Lord's oversight 00:06:52.660 --> 00:06:56.100 and especially of the Lord as the Redeemer of his people 00:06:56.100 --> 00:07:03.280 who gives us peace and who enables us to look forward to the fulfillment of that kingdom 00:07:03.280 --> 00:07:08.620 that is in the Lord Jesus Christ and over which he is set as king. 00:07:09.500 --> 00:07:13.379 And we thank you, Lord, tonight for your word to guide us once again. 00:07:14.240 --> 00:07:17.300 You have guided us many times previously through your word. 00:07:17.940 --> 00:07:19.660 You have blessed your word to us. 00:07:19.660 --> 00:07:24.300 You have given us, Lord, times of magnificent consideration, 00:07:24.800 --> 00:07:29.960 requests and petitions also, Lord, that seek your help during the course of life. 00:07:30.740 --> 00:07:34.820 We thank you that your knowledge above all of these things ensures 00:07:34.820 --> 00:07:39.180 that every aspect of our need is known to you 00:07:39.180 --> 00:07:42.920 and that you are able to meet us at all times. 00:07:43.820 --> 00:07:47.900 We pray your blessing, Lord, to be with us as worshipers tonight. 00:07:47.899 --> 00:07:51.019 And we thank you for the privilege of worshiping you, 00:07:51.759 --> 00:07:58.339 the privilege of having all elements of our worship in which we engage freely available to us. 00:07:59.079 --> 00:08:04.179 And we thank you, Lord, that even as we sing these words of praise to you, 00:08:04.779 --> 00:08:09.459 we thank you that we can sing our times of rejoicing and gladness to you, 00:08:09.459 --> 00:08:14.379 but that we can also sing out the pains and the sorrows of our heart. 00:08:14.379 --> 00:08:21.719 And we give thanks, O Lord, that such expressions of our pain and of our suffering at times 00:08:21.719 --> 00:08:28.000 enable us to accommodate these things and to dwell upon them in such a way 00:08:28.000 --> 00:08:32.139 as would carry them before the Lord for his help. 00:08:32.840 --> 00:08:35.220 We thank you tonight, Lord, for your church, 00:08:36.059 --> 00:08:39.259 for the way in which we are a part of that great church of God 00:08:39.259 --> 00:08:43.960 throughout the whole realms, all the realms of this whole world. 00:08:44.819 --> 00:08:48.319 And we give thanks that we form part of that great number 00:08:48.319 --> 00:08:51.200 which no one is able to number but yourself. 00:08:52.080 --> 00:08:54.779 And we give thanks that your church is undivided, 00:08:55.419 --> 00:08:59.600 whether it be in heaven or in earth, in the past or in the future or present. 00:08:59.600 --> 00:09:04.120 You know your people and they come to know you. 00:09:04.899 --> 00:09:08.180 And we pray tonight for your people, wherever they may be, 00:09:08.639 --> 00:09:11.480 throughout all the places in the world in which you have set them. 00:09:12.139 --> 00:09:14.399 O Lord, we pray that you would bless them, 00:09:15.139 --> 00:09:17.680 bless those of them unable to gather as we do, 00:09:18.460 --> 00:09:20.840 bless all the gatherings of your people also, 00:09:21.580 --> 00:09:23.660 bless those who are isolated from others, 00:09:24.200 --> 00:09:27.639 bless those, Lord, who partake of services online 00:09:27.639 --> 00:09:30.759 and are able thereby to hear your word 00:09:30.759 --> 00:09:33.639 and to be joined in that medium with your people 00:09:33.639 --> 00:09:35.659 as they worship you together. 00:09:36.600 --> 00:09:38.259 We pray for those who are ill tonight. 00:09:38.919 --> 00:09:40.379 We ask, Lord, that you'd bless them. 00:09:40.480 --> 00:09:42.319 They are known to us and unknown alike. 00:09:43.039 --> 00:09:45.819 And we pray that whether we know them or hear about them, 00:09:46.399 --> 00:09:48.860 we pray, Lord, that you would help us to carry them 00:09:48.860 --> 00:09:50.679 before your throne of grace. 00:09:50.679 --> 00:09:53.419 We pray for those who are seriously ill. 00:09:53.559 --> 00:09:55.100 We ask that you would be near to them. 00:09:55.100 --> 00:10:00.300 O Lord, as the end of life may seem very close for them, 00:10:01.019 --> 00:10:03.620 we pray that you would prepare them and us 00:10:03.620 --> 00:10:07.440 for that final step from time into eternity, 00:10:07.440 --> 00:10:12.279 which may come much more quickly than we are ourselves anticipating. 00:10:13.300 --> 00:10:15.040 Make us ready, O Lord, we pray, 00:10:15.720 --> 00:10:17.500 and through the gospel prepare us 00:10:17.500 --> 00:10:20.000 to enter into the realms of glory 00:10:20.000 --> 00:10:21.860 to be with the Lord himself. 00:10:21.860 --> 00:10:24.659 We pray that you would bless all families 00:10:24.659 --> 00:10:25.800 who have lost loved ones 00:10:25.800 --> 00:10:28.399 in recent times or in times past. 00:10:29.200 --> 00:10:31.080 We thank you especially for those 00:10:31.080 --> 00:10:33.220 who have traveled with us on the way 00:10:33.220 --> 00:10:35.659 and shown to us the way of faith 00:10:35.659 --> 00:10:38.060 and are no longer in this life. 00:10:38.919 --> 00:10:40.700 O Lord, we thank you for their witness 00:10:40.700 --> 00:10:43.080 that it goes on speaking to us. 00:10:43.639 --> 00:10:45.560 And we pray that you would help us to walk 00:10:45.560 --> 00:10:47.680 in the ways of faith like them. 00:10:48.620 --> 00:10:50.899 And your blessing too to those who rule over us, 00:10:50.899 --> 00:10:53.179 we pray tonight for our government, 00:10:53.679 --> 00:10:55.860 both in Westminster and here 00:10:55.860 --> 00:11:01.039 and in our own parliament in Scotland. 00:11:01.819 --> 00:11:05.340 We ask, O Lord, that in the turmoil of these days 00:11:05.340 --> 00:11:06.539 that you would give them wisdom. 00:11:07.500 --> 00:11:09.600 You have called upon us to remember them 00:11:09.600 --> 00:11:10.659 in prayer before you. 00:11:11.379 --> 00:11:13.379 And we set them before you, Lord, tonight, 00:11:13.500 --> 00:11:15.179 though we recognize so many of them. 00:11:15.759 --> 00:11:17.759 They do not seem to walk in your ways 00:11:17.759 --> 00:11:18.779 or want to do so. 00:11:19.460 --> 00:11:21.159 And yet we pray for all of them. 00:11:21.899 --> 00:11:24.000 And we pray that you would bring to them 00:11:24.000 --> 00:11:25.360 the light through the gospel 00:11:25.360 --> 00:11:27.840 that will shine into their own lives 00:11:27.840 --> 00:11:30.039 and that will enable them to look out 00:11:30.039 --> 00:11:31.379 on the world in which they live 00:11:31.379 --> 00:11:34.139 and on the people over which you have placed them 00:11:34.139 --> 00:11:36.960 in a way that would have regard for God 00:11:36.960 --> 00:11:38.439 and for his ways. 00:11:39.220 --> 00:11:41.220 We pray especially, Lord, at this time 00:11:41.220 --> 00:11:44.139 for the bill about to go through 00:11:44.139 --> 00:11:45.279 the Scottish Parliament 00:11:45.279 --> 00:11:48.120 with regard to the end of life. 00:11:48.300 --> 00:11:51.180 We pray, Lord, that you would be pleased 00:11:51.180 --> 00:11:56.100 to have this bill fall from being passed. 00:11:56.259 --> 00:11:57.700 We recognize as you people 00:11:57.700 --> 00:12:00.019 how important it is that the Lord 00:12:00.019 --> 00:12:03.379 only has a claim over the time of our birth 00:12:03.379 --> 00:12:05.060 and the time of our death. 00:12:05.059 --> 00:12:08.299 And we pray, Lord, that you would grant 00:12:08.299 --> 00:12:09.639 that there may be a majority 00:12:09.639 --> 00:12:13.079 that would reject the proposals of this bill 00:12:13.079 --> 00:12:15.619 and that would therefore enable us 00:12:15.619 --> 00:12:18.039 as your people to give thanks to you 00:12:18.039 --> 00:12:20.079 for the way in which, once again, 00:12:20.159 --> 00:12:22.759 we pray that you would preserve life 00:12:22.759 --> 00:12:26.019 until you see fit to take us out of this world. 00:12:26.899 --> 00:12:28.459 Remember those who care for us 00:12:28.459 --> 00:12:30.099 in palliative care. 00:12:30.239 --> 00:12:32.159 We thank you for the provisions 00:12:32.159 --> 00:12:33.799 of palliative care, O Lord. 00:12:33.799 --> 00:12:35.819 Lord, we pray that you would enhance it 00:12:35.819 --> 00:12:39.979 and that it might be increased in our land 00:12:39.979 --> 00:12:43.439 and that resources might be given to it further 00:12:43.439 --> 00:12:47.079 to enlarge its provision for us. 00:12:47.799 --> 00:12:50.379 Grant, O Lord, that we may look to you 00:12:50.379 --> 00:12:53.139 for the provision of all of these things 00:12:53.139 --> 00:12:54.620 that come to us for our benefit. 00:12:55.459 --> 00:12:56.859 And so bless us now, we pray, 00:12:57.399 --> 00:12:59.839 continue to look over us in your mercy and grace 00:12:59.839 --> 00:13:01.479 to pardon our sins, 00:13:01.480 --> 00:13:04.300 to cleanse us from all our unrighteousness. 00:13:04.779 --> 00:13:06.860 We offer all of these prayers to you, O Lord, 00:13:06.920 --> 00:13:09.759 this evening, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ 00:13:09.759 --> 00:13:10.700 and for his sake. 00:13:11.340 --> 00:13:11.700 Amen. 00:13:14.980 --> 00:13:16.580 Let's continue to praise God. 00:13:16.659 --> 00:13:18.399 We're singing this time in Psalm 32. 00:13:19.360 --> 00:13:22.080 Psalm number 32 in the Sing Psalms version. 00:13:22.080 --> 00:13:25.060 That's on page 38. 00:13:25.900 --> 00:13:28.379 We'll sing verses 7 to 11. 00:13:28.520 --> 00:13:33.080 You are my hiding place, O Lord, 00:13:33.259 --> 00:13:34.780 my true security. 00:13:35.180 --> 00:13:37.480 You keep me safe in troubled days. 00:13:37.600 --> 00:13:40.020 You circle me with joyful praise 00:13:40.020 --> 00:13:41.920 when you have set me free. 00:13:42.639 --> 00:13:44.580 I will instruct you by my word 00:13:44.580 --> 00:13:46.040 and guide you in my way. 00:13:46.800 --> 00:13:48.700 My counsel I will give to you. 00:13:48.700 --> 00:13:51.160 My eye will keep your path in view 00:13:51.160 --> 00:13:54.480 and watch you day by day. 00:13:55.060 --> 00:13:58.500 So these verses in Psalm 32 from verse 7 00:13:58.500 --> 00:13:59.700 through to the end. 00:13:59.820 --> 00:14:02.360 You are my hiding place, O Lord. 00:14:02.360 --> 00:14:14.060 You are my hiding place, O Lord, 00:14:14.060 --> 00:14:19.600 my true security. 00:14:21.600 --> 00:14:29.360 You keep me safe in troubled days. 00:14:29.360 --> 00:14:30.360 You are my hiding place, 00:14:30.360 --> 00:14:39.039 to circle me with joyful praise, 00:14:39.039 --> 00:14:45.360 when you have set me free. 00:14:45.360 --> 00:14:55.360 I will instruct you by my word 00:14:55.360 --> 00:15:02.360 and guide you in my way. 00:15:02.360 --> 00:15:12.460 My counsel I will give to you. 00:15:12.460 --> 00:15:21.360 My eye will keep your path in view 00:15:21.360 --> 00:15:28.360 and watch you day by day. 00:15:28.360 --> 00:15:38.360 You not be like the horse or new 00:15:38.360 --> 00:15:44.360 which cannot understand. 00:15:44.360 --> 00:15:55.360 They must be hurt and kept in check. 00:15:55.360 --> 00:16:04.360 As they the pride of turn their neck 00:16:04.360 --> 00:16:11.360 to go where you command. 00:16:11.360 --> 00:16:20.360 The way its walls will march in peace, 00:16:20.360 --> 00:16:28.360 but those who trust the Lord 00:16:28.360 --> 00:16:37.360 is come and let me will surround. 00:16:37.360 --> 00:16:46.360 Your righteous let your joy abound 00:16:46.360 --> 00:16:53.360 and face the Lord your God. 00:16:53.360 --> 00:16:58.360 Let's turn now to read God's word 00:16:58.360 --> 00:16:59.360 and you'll find a reading tonight 00:16:59.360 --> 00:17:01.360 in the book of Acts. 00:17:01.360 --> 00:17:04.360 The Acts of the Apostles, chapter 13. 00:17:09.360 --> 00:17:12.360 And we can begin reading at verse 26. 00:17:12.359 --> 00:17:17.359 We have an account here from verse 13 00:17:17.359 --> 00:17:21.359 onwards of the journey of Paul and Barnabas 00:17:21.359 --> 00:17:24.359 to arrive in Antioch of Pisidia 00:17:24.359 --> 00:17:27.359 and where Paul preached there in the synagogue. 00:17:27.359 --> 00:17:31.359 And so we pick up the narrative at verse 26 00:17:31.359 --> 00:17:35.359 where he addresses those in the synagogue. 00:17:35.359 --> 00:17:38.359 Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham 00:17:38.359 --> 00:17:40.359 and those among you who fear God, 00:17:40.359 --> 00:17:43.359 to us has been sent the message of this salvation. 00:17:43.359 --> 00:17:46.359 For those who live in Jerusalem and their rulers 00:17:46.359 --> 00:17:48.359 because they did not recognize him 00:17:48.359 --> 00:17:51.359 nor understand the utterances of the prophets 00:17:51.359 --> 00:17:53.359 which are read every Sabbath, 00:17:53.359 --> 00:17:56.359 fulfilled them by condemning him. 00:17:56.359 --> 00:17:59.359 And though they found in him no guilt worthy of death, 00:17:59.359 --> 00:18:02.359 they asked Pilate to have him executed. 00:18:02.359 --> 00:18:05.359 And when they had carried out all that was written of him, 00:18:05.359 --> 00:18:07.359 they took him down from the tree 00:18:07.359 --> 00:18:09.359 and laid him in a tomb. 00:18:09.359 --> 00:18:12.359 But God raised him from the dead 00:18:12.359 --> 00:18:14.359 and for many days he appeared to those 00:18:14.359 --> 00:18:17.359 who had come up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem 00:18:17.359 --> 00:18:20.359 who are now his witnesses to the people. 00:18:20.359 --> 00:18:22.359 And we bring you the good news 00:18:22.359 --> 00:18:25.359 that what God promised to the fathers, 00:18:25.359 --> 00:18:27.359 this he has fulfilled to us their children 00:18:27.359 --> 00:18:29.359 by raising Jesus 00:18:29.359 --> 00:18:33.359 as also it is written in the second Psalm. 00:18:33.359 --> 00:18:34.359 You are my son. 00:18:34.359 --> 00:18:37.359 Today I have begotten you. 00:18:37.359 --> 00:18:40.359 And as for the fact that he raised him from the dead, 00:18:40.359 --> 00:18:42.359 no more to return to corruption, 00:18:42.359 --> 00:18:44.359 he has spoken in this way. 00:18:44.359 --> 00:18:48.359 I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David. 00:18:48.359 --> 00:18:52.359 Therefore, he says also in another Psalm, 00:18:52.359 --> 00:18:56.359 you will not let your holy ones see corruption. 00:18:56.359 --> 00:18:59.359 For David, after he had served the purpose of God 00:18:59.359 --> 00:19:01.359 in his own generation, 00:19:01.359 --> 00:19:04.359 fell asleep and was late with his fathers 00:19:04.359 --> 00:19:05.359 and saw corruption. 00:19:05.359 --> 00:19:09.359 But he whom God raised did not see corruption. 00:19:09.359 --> 00:19:12.359 Let it be known to you, therefore, brothers, 00:19:12.359 --> 00:19:15.359 that through this man forgiveness of sins 00:19:15.359 --> 00:19:17.359 is proclaimed to you. 00:19:17.359 --> 00:19:20.359 And by him, everyone who believes is freed 00:19:20.359 --> 00:19:23.359 from everything from which you could not be freed 00:19:23.359 --> 00:19:26.359 by the law of Moses. 00:19:26.359 --> 00:19:29.359 Beware, therefore, lest what is said in the prophets 00:19:29.359 --> 00:19:31.359 should come about. 00:19:31.359 --> 00:19:34.359 Look, you scoffers, be astounded and perish. 00:19:34.359 --> 00:19:37.359 For I am doing a work in your days, 00:19:37.359 --> 00:19:39.359 a work that you will not believe, 00:19:39.359 --> 00:19:42.359 even if one tells it to you. 00:19:42.359 --> 00:19:45.359 As they went out, people begged that these things 00:19:45.359 --> 00:19:48.359 might be told them the next Sabbath. 00:19:48.359 --> 00:19:51.359 And after the meeting of the synagogue broke up, 00:19:51.359 --> 00:19:54.359 many Jews and devout converts to Judaism 00:19:54.359 --> 00:19:57.359 followed Baal and Barnabas, 00:19:57.359 --> 00:19:59.359 who, as they spoke with them, 00:19:59.359 --> 00:20:04.359 urged them to continue in the grace of God. 00:20:05.359 --> 00:20:06.359 Amen. 00:20:06.359 --> 00:20:10.359 May God bless to us again a reading of his word. 00:20:10.359 --> 00:20:13.359 Before we turn back to look at one or two things 00:20:13.359 --> 00:20:15.359 from this passage, let's sing again, 00:20:15.359 --> 00:20:19.359 singing in Psalm 16 in the Scottish Psalter 00:20:19.359 --> 00:20:22.359 in verses 1 to 7. 00:20:22.359 --> 00:20:26.359 Lord, keep me, for I trust in thee. 00:20:26.359 --> 00:20:28.359 To God thus was my speech. 00:20:28.359 --> 00:20:31.359 Thou art my Lord, and unto thee my goodness 00:20:31.359 --> 00:20:32.359 doth not reach. 00:20:32.359 --> 00:20:35.359 To saints on earth, to the excellent, 00:20:35.359 --> 00:20:37.359 where my delights all placed, 00:20:37.359 --> 00:20:40.359 their sorrows shall be multiplied 00:20:40.359 --> 00:20:42.359 to other gods that haste. 00:20:42.359 --> 00:20:44.359 Of their drink offerings of blood 00:20:44.359 --> 00:20:46.359 I will no offering make. 00:20:46.359 --> 00:20:50.359 Yea, neither I their very names up in my lips will take. 00:20:50.359 --> 00:20:52.359 God is of mine inheritance, 00:20:52.359 --> 00:20:54.359 and cup the portion. 00:20:54.359 --> 00:20:56.359 The lot that fallen is to me 00:20:56.359 --> 00:20:58.359 thou dost maintain alone. 00:20:58.359 --> 00:21:00.359 And to me, happily, 00:21:00.359 --> 00:21:03.359 the lines in pleasant places fell. 00:21:03.359 --> 00:21:05.359 Yea, the inheritance I got, 00:21:05.359 --> 00:21:08.359 in beauty doth excel. 00:21:08.359 --> 00:21:10.359 I bless the Lord, 00:21:10.359 --> 00:21:13.359 because he doth by counsel me conduct. 00:21:13.359 --> 00:21:15.359 And in the seasons of the night 00:21:15.359 --> 00:21:18.359 my reigns do me instruct. 00:21:18.359 --> 00:21:19.359 These verses from the beginning. 00:21:19.359 --> 00:21:22.359 Lord, keep me, for I trust in thee. 00:21:22.359 --> 00:21:37.359 Lord, keep me, for I trust in thee, 00:21:37.359 --> 00:21:43.359 to God thus was my speech. 00:21:43.359 --> 00:21:48.359 The heart my Lord, 00:21:48.359 --> 00:21:53.359 round love to thee, 00:21:53.359 --> 00:22:00.359 my goodness doth not reach. 00:22:00.359 --> 00:22:09.359 Who saves on earth to the excellent, 00:22:09.359 --> 00:22:16.359 where my delight so blessed. 00:22:16.359 --> 00:22:24.359 Their sorrows shall be multiplied, 00:22:24.359 --> 00:22:32.359 to other gods that haste. 00:22:32.359 --> 00:22:40.359 Of their day offerings of blood, 00:22:40.359 --> 00:22:47.359 I will no offering make. 00:22:47.359 --> 00:23:00.359 Yea, neither I their very names up in my lips 00:23:00.359 --> 00:23:03.359 will take. 00:23:03.359 --> 00:23:12.359 God is of my inheritance, 00:23:12.359 --> 00:23:18.359 and God the portion. 00:23:18.359 --> 00:23:19.359 God is of my heart. 00:23:19.359 --> 00:23:24.359 The Lord hath fallen, 00:23:24.359 --> 00:23:27.359 is to me, 00:23:27.359 --> 00:23:34.359 and does not maintain alone. 00:23:34.359 --> 00:23:41.359 Come to me, happily, 00:23:41.359 --> 00:23:46.359 Bum, 00:23:46.359 --> 00:23:46.359 00:23:46.359 --> 00:23:46.359 00:23:46.359 --> 00:23:46.359 00:23:46.359 --> 00:23:47.359 Bum, 00:23:47.359 --> 00:23:49.359 Bum, 00:23:49.359 --> 00:23:49.359 00:23:49.359 --> 00:23:49.359 00:23:49.359 --> 00:23:50.359 Bum, 00:23:50.359 --> 00:23:51.359 Bum, 00:23:51.359 --> 00:23:52.359 Bum, 00:23:52.359 --> 00:23:54.359 Bum, 00:23:54.359 --> 00:23:55.359 Bum, 00:23:55.359 --> 00:23:55.359 00:23:55.359 --> 00:23:55.359 00:23:55.359 --> 00:23:56.359 Bum, 00:23:56.359 --> 00:23:57.500 Bum, 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:23:57.500 00:23:57.500 --> 00:24:05.099 I got in beauty doth herself. 00:24:07.259 --> 00:24:15.180 I bless the Lord because he doth 00:24:15.180 --> 00:24:21.059 I counsel, he conduct 00:24:21.059 --> 00:24:30.399 And in the seasons of the night 00:24:30.399 --> 00:24:37.319 My praise to thee is God. 00:24:41.319 --> 00:24:44.159 If you turn with me please to Acts chapter 13. 00:24:45.299 --> 00:24:46.799 Acts chapter 13. 00:24:47.079 --> 00:24:49.220 We can give our minds for a short time tonight. 00:24:49.220 --> 00:24:51.980 To verses 36 to 39. 00:24:54.039 --> 00:24:56.660 So reading at Acts 13 verse 36. 00:24:56.819 --> 00:25:00.000 For David, after he had saved the purpose of God 00:25:00.000 --> 00:25:01.799 And his own generation fell asleep 00:25:01.799 --> 00:25:04.940 And was laid with his fathers and saw corruption. 00:25:05.620 --> 00:25:08.559 But he whom God raised up did not see corruption. 00:25:09.500 --> 00:25:11.400 Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, 00:25:11.519 --> 00:25:15.740 That through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. 00:25:16.339 --> 00:25:18.940 And by him everyone who believes 00:25:18.940 --> 00:25:22.299 Is freed from everything from which you could not be freed 00:25:22.299 --> 00:25:24.539 By the law of Moses. 00:25:25.500 --> 00:25:29.120 Beware therefore, lest what is said in the prophets 00:25:29.120 --> 00:25:31.460 Should come about. 00:25:31.460 --> 00:25:38.460 Well, we'll read here about Paul's first missionary journey 00:25:38.460 --> 00:25:41.880 Which took him through the various places mentioned 00:25:41.880 --> 00:25:45.460 Until he arrived here, as we read here in this passage, 00:25:45.600 --> 00:25:47.759 At Antioch in Pisidia. 00:25:48.460 --> 00:25:51.360 It's part of what's now known as Turkey. 00:25:51.359 --> 00:25:54.740 As he came to Antioch in Pisidia, 00:25:55.359 --> 00:25:57.539 He did what was his custom at the time 00:25:57.539 --> 00:25:58.979 He went to the synagogue 00:25:58.979 --> 00:26:01.379 Where the Jews gathered for worship. 00:26:02.339 --> 00:26:04.119 And as he came to the synagogue 00:26:04.119 --> 00:26:06.399 And addressed the people in the synagogue, 00:26:06.779 --> 00:26:08.799 He took from the Old Testament 00:26:08.799 --> 00:26:10.979 What God had led him to 00:26:10.979 --> 00:26:12.879 Declare to the people there 00:26:12.879 --> 00:26:15.299 A passage that led to 00:26:15.299 --> 00:26:17.279 The person of Jesus. 00:26:17.279 --> 00:26:19.519 It's always interesting to note 00:26:19.519 --> 00:26:21.599 How Paul went about addressing 00:26:21.599 --> 00:26:23.599 Wherever he was 00:26:23.599 --> 00:26:26.079 The context in which he ministered the gospel 00:26:26.079 --> 00:26:27.799 Because he didn't 00:26:27.799 --> 00:26:30.200 He didn't approach every situation 00:26:30.200 --> 00:26:31.639 In exactly the same way 00:26:31.639 --> 00:26:34.500 Although he preached exactly the same gospel. 00:26:34.879 --> 00:26:35.779 It was always Jesus 00:26:35.779 --> 00:26:37.339 The death of Jesus 00:26:37.339 --> 00:26:40.299 And here particularly the resurrection of Jesus as well. 00:26:40.299 --> 00:26:42.299 But if you compare this with chapter 17 00:26:42.299 --> 00:26:45.799 Where you find Paul in Athens 00:26:45.799 --> 00:26:46.779 At the Areopagus 00:26:46.779 --> 00:26:50.460 Addressing a large crowd of pagans 00:26:50.460 --> 00:26:52.720 He didn't begin with the Old Testament 00:26:52.720 --> 00:26:55.680 He began with a more general revelation 00:26:55.680 --> 00:26:57.940 Or an emphasis on more general revelation 00:26:57.940 --> 00:26:59.159 Of God as creator 00:26:59.159 --> 00:27:02.159 And even found it appropriate to quote 00:27:02.159 --> 00:27:04.539 Once or twice from the prophets 00:27:04.539 --> 00:27:06.319 Of the pagans themselves 00:27:06.319 --> 00:27:08.700 Just to make points that he wished to 00:27:08.700 --> 00:27:09.980 Set before them 00:27:09.980 --> 00:27:11.339 That led him to speak about 00:27:11.339 --> 00:27:13.319 This God that he himself 00:27:13.319 --> 00:27:14.640 Had come to declare. 00:27:15.380 --> 00:27:17.180 But here he's speaking to Jews 00:27:17.180 --> 00:27:18.940 So it's quite appropriate 00:27:18.940 --> 00:27:20.960 That he goes to the Old Testament 00:27:20.960 --> 00:27:22.759 Well known by the Jews 00:27:22.759 --> 00:27:25.160 And takes them from the Old Testament 00:27:25.160 --> 00:27:26.819 To the person of Jesus. 00:27:27.519 --> 00:27:28.660 And that's of course important 00:27:28.660 --> 00:27:30.519 For ourselves as well. 00:27:30.940 --> 00:27:32.620 Because wherever you start in the Bible 00:27:32.620 --> 00:27:36.400 You always have to try and trace the line 00:27:36.400 --> 00:27:38.779 That brings you to Christ. 00:27:38.779 --> 00:27:40.700 Whether it's in the Old Testament 00:27:40.700 --> 00:27:43.059 Prior to the coming of Christ 00:27:43.059 --> 00:27:45.220 Or in the New Testament epistles 00:27:45.220 --> 00:27:46.139 Or in Revelation 00:27:46.139 --> 00:27:48.200 After Jesus had come 00:27:48.200 --> 00:27:50.420 After Jesus had died and risen 00:27:50.420 --> 00:27:51.660 And gone back to heaven 00:27:51.660 --> 00:27:54.559 It still always comes back to him. 00:27:55.119 --> 00:27:56.180 So in your Bible study 00:27:56.180 --> 00:27:58.819 You always try and trace these lines 00:27:58.819 --> 00:28:02.240 That take you back to the person of Jesus 00:28:02.240 --> 00:28:03.420 Because it's in him 00:28:03.420 --> 00:28:05.799 That everything really hangs together. 00:28:05.799 --> 00:28:07.500 He is the one 00:28:07.500 --> 00:28:09.700 That God himself has set 00:28:09.700 --> 00:28:10.460 As saviour 00:28:10.460 --> 00:28:12.960 And so everything else goes through him 00:28:12.960 --> 00:28:16.019 Including the preaching of the gospel itself 00:28:16.019 --> 00:28:17.059 As we'll see tonight. 00:28:17.779 --> 00:28:18.940 And so as he presents 00:28:18.940 --> 00:28:21.940 These various details 00:28:21.940 --> 00:28:23.079 From the Old Testament 00:28:23.079 --> 00:28:25.119 He comes to focus especially 00:28:25.119 --> 00:28:27.059 On King David. 00:28:27.680 --> 00:28:29.059 And he sets that beside 00:28:29.059 --> 00:28:30.680 Jesus himself 00:28:30.680 --> 00:28:32.860 Who is of course the king 00:28:32.860 --> 00:28:34.620 In the New Testament sense 00:28:34.620 --> 00:28:36.740 That fulfilled the kingship 00:28:36.740 --> 00:28:39.799 Of David. 00:28:40.840 --> 00:28:42.279 And so you find in this passage 00:28:42.279 --> 00:28:45.060 Some correspondences with David 00:28:45.060 --> 00:28:47.279 In the person and work of Jesus 00:28:47.279 --> 00:28:49.960 But also some contrasts 00:28:49.960 --> 00:28:53.080 Between Jesus and King David. 00:28:53.079 --> 00:28:55.220 And that's what we're really focusing on 00:28:55.220 --> 00:28:57.179 For a short time this evening. 00:28:57.480 --> 00:28:59.079 We'll break it into three parts. 00:29:00.079 --> 00:29:00.980 Verses 39 00:29:00.980 --> 00:29:04.099 Through verses 36 to 39. 00:29:05.000 --> 00:29:06.199 First of all we'll look at 00:29:06.199 --> 00:29:09.079 Some details of David's life 00:29:09.079 --> 00:29:10.559 And death. 00:29:11.559 --> 00:29:13.259 And then looking secondly at 00:29:13.259 --> 00:29:16.240 Christ's death and life. 00:29:17.139 --> 00:29:18.079 And thirdly 00:29:18.079 --> 00:29:19.639 How the passage ends 00:29:19.639 --> 00:29:20.960 With an emphasis on 00:29:20.960 --> 00:29:22.299 Gospel life 00:29:22.299 --> 00:29:23.879 And death. 00:29:24.799 --> 00:29:26.859 King David's life and death. 00:29:27.539 --> 00:29:29.599 Christ's death and life. 00:29:30.259 --> 00:29:31.839 And then the gospel's emphasis 00:29:31.839 --> 00:29:33.919 On life but also 00:29:33.919 --> 00:29:35.240 On death. 00:29:36.179 --> 00:29:36.879 So David's 00:29:36.879 --> 00:29:38.480 Life and death 00:29:38.480 --> 00:29:39.119 Very briefly 00:29:39.119 --> 00:29:40.519 In the compass in which 00:29:40.519 --> 00:29:42.740 Paul dealt with it here. 00:29:43.000 --> 00:29:43.759 Verse 36 00:29:43.759 --> 00:29:44.159 David 00:29:44.159 --> 00:29:45.639 After he had served 00:29:45.639 --> 00:29:46.819 The purpose of God 00:29:46.819 --> 00:29:48.460 In his own generation 00:29:48.460 --> 00:29:49.599 Fell asleep 00:29:49.599 --> 00:29:51.539 And was laid with his fathers 00:29:51.539 --> 00:29:53.240 And saw corruption. 00:29:53.379 --> 00:29:54.839 Now that's really all he says there 00:29:54.839 --> 00:29:57.619 About God 00:29:57.619 --> 00:29:58.720 Sorry 00:29:58.720 --> 00:30:00.179 God says about David 00:30:00.179 --> 00:30:02.460 But there's a correspondence with 00:30:02.460 --> 00:30:03.879 And a contrast with 00:30:03.879 --> 00:30:04.480 What happened 00:30:04.480 --> 00:30:06.339 In Jesus himself. 00:30:06.559 --> 00:30:07.460 But notice what he says. 00:30:07.639 --> 00:30:08.700 He served 00:30:08.700 --> 00:30:10.480 God's purpose 00:30:10.480 --> 00:30:12.179 In his own generation. 00:30:12.480 --> 00:30:13.779 What does that actually mean? 00:30:14.779 --> 00:30:15.539 Before we go on 00:30:15.539 --> 00:30:16.399 To look at the following 00:30:16.400 --> 00:30:17.860 Details about Jesus 00:30:17.860 --> 00:30:18.500 It's important 00:30:18.500 --> 00:30:19.900 To stop over that. 00:30:19.960 --> 00:30:20.960 What does he mean by saying 00:30:20.960 --> 00:30:21.540 David 00:30:21.540 --> 00:30:23.120 Actually served 00:30:23.120 --> 00:30:24.240 The purpose of God 00:30:24.240 --> 00:30:26.160 In his own generation? 00:30:26.700 --> 00:30:27.759 Well it certainly leads us 00:30:27.759 --> 00:30:29.280 To that great question 00:30:29.280 --> 00:30:30.340 What is the purpose 00:30:30.340 --> 00:30:31.420 Of human life? 00:30:31.940 --> 00:30:32.920 Why are we here? 00:30:33.259 --> 00:30:34.080 What is the purpose 00:30:34.080 --> 00:30:35.019 We exist? 00:30:35.900 --> 00:30:36.740 What is the purpose 00:30:36.740 --> 00:30:38.000 Of living the life 00:30:38.000 --> 00:30:39.240 We live in this world? 00:30:40.160 --> 00:30:41.120 This is the great question 00:30:41.120 --> 00:30:42.140 Of what is the meaning? 00:30:42.220 --> 00:30:43.140 What does it give meaning 00:30:43.140 --> 00:30:44.140 To human life? 00:30:44.140 --> 00:30:45.400 Many people in the world 00:30:45.400 --> 00:30:46.380 Would of course 00:30:46.380 --> 00:30:47.500 Answer that question 00:30:47.500 --> 00:30:48.720 In very different ways 00:30:48.720 --> 00:30:50.000 And some would even say 00:30:50.000 --> 00:30:51.020 There's no meaning at all 00:30:51.020 --> 00:30:51.240 To it 00:30:51.240 --> 00:30:52.640 You just live your life 00:30:52.640 --> 00:30:53.520 The best you can 00:30:53.520 --> 00:30:54.300 And at the end of it 00:30:54.300 --> 00:30:54.900 That's it 00:30:54.900 --> 00:30:56.800 That's not what the Bible 00:30:56.800 --> 00:30:58.000 Of course tells us 00:30:58.000 --> 00:30:59.100 The Bible tells us 00:30:59.100 --> 00:31:00.500 Indeed the Shorter Catechism 00:31:00.500 --> 00:31:02.540 In the first question 00:31:02.540 --> 00:31:04.280 And answer of the Shorter Catechism 00:31:04.280 --> 00:31:05.780 Really summed up for us 00:31:05.780 --> 00:31:06.660 The Bible's teaching 00:31:06.660 --> 00:31:08.240 On the purpose of human life 00:31:08.240 --> 00:31:10.600 What is man's chief end? 00:31:10.599 --> 00:31:12.779 What is the chief purpose? 00:31:12.980 --> 00:31:14.199 The main purpose 00:31:14.199 --> 00:31:15.740 For which man exists 00:31:15.740 --> 00:31:17.439 Man's chief end 00:31:17.439 --> 00:31:19.480 Is to glorify God 00:31:19.480 --> 00:31:21.740 And to enjoy Him forever 00:31:21.740 --> 00:31:24.379 When you look at the overall purpose 00:31:24.379 --> 00:31:25.779 Of human life 00:31:25.779 --> 00:31:27.899 Whether you look at Christians 00:31:27.899 --> 00:31:29.419 Or whether you look at the whole world 00:31:29.419 --> 00:31:31.339 Who are not Christians at all 00:31:31.339 --> 00:31:33.259 But as far as God's creation 00:31:33.259 --> 00:31:34.759 Of human beings is concerned 00:31:34.759 --> 00:31:36.000 This is the purpose 00:31:36.000 --> 00:31:37.219 With which they were created 00:31:37.220 --> 00:31:38.559 This is the purpose 00:31:38.559 --> 00:31:39.839 For which you and I 00:31:39.839 --> 00:31:41.200 Must look at life 00:31:41.200 --> 00:31:42.180 Our own life 00:31:42.180 --> 00:31:42.779 And the life 00:31:42.779 --> 00:31:44.720 Of the world in which we live 00:31:44.720 --> 00:31:46.380 God created us 00:31:46.380 --> 00:31:48.299 For this end 00:31:48.299 --> 00:31:49.160 For this purpose 00:31:49.160 --> 00:31:51.259 To glorify God 00:31:51.259 --> 00:31:53.160 To give praise to God 00:31:53.160 --> 00:31:55.339 To bring Him honor and glory 00:31:55.339 --> 00:31:58.339 But also to enjoy Him forever 00:31:58.339 --> 00:32:01.039 It's not one side or the other 00:32:01.039 --> 00:32:02.759 It's glorifying God 00:32:02.759 --> 00:32:05.160 But it's to enjoy Him forever 00:32:05.160 --> 00:32:06.900 That's the overarching purpose 00:32:06.900 --> 00:32:08.519 Of human life 00:32:08.519 --> 00:32:10.580 But then Paul is talking here 00:32:10.580 --> 00:32:11.180 About something 00:32:11.180 --> 00:32:13.060 You might say more specific 00:32:13.060 --> 00:32:15.220 Something that's narrower 00:32:15.220 --> 00:32:16.519 Than the overall purpose 00:32:16.519 --> 00:32:17.800 Of human life 00:32:17.800 --> 00:32:19.140 What he's talking about here 00:32:19.140 --> 00:32:21.880 Is God's purpose for David 00:32:21.880 --> 00:32:23.860 In his own generation 00:32:23.860 --> 00:32:26.740 So while you can ask that question 00:32:26.740 --> 00:32:28.220 What is the great purpose 00:32:28.220 --> 00:32:30.840 And meaning of human life 00:32:30.839 --> 00:32:32.240 And when I was with you 00:32:32.240 --> 00:32:34.099 Remember we tried at one time 00:32:34.099 --> 00:32:35.559 To go through the book 00:32:35.559 --> 00:32:36.439 Of Ecclesiastes 00:32:36.439 --> 00:32:37.879 Which really asks 00:32:37.879 --> 00:32:39.000 All of these questions 00:32:39.000 --> 00:32:40.339 And ends up with 00:32:40.339 --> 00:32:41.259 That great summary 00:32:41.259 --> 00:32:43.859 This is the whole purpose 00:32:43.859 --> 00:32:44.579 Really the meaning 00:32:44.579 --> 00:32:45.399 Of human life 00:32:45.399 --> 00:32:47.039 Which is to fear God 00:32:47.039 --> 00:32:48.099 And keep His commandments 00:32:48.099 --> 00:32:49.980 In other words 00:32:49.980 --> 00:32:50.839 To honor God 00:32:50.839 --> 00:32:51.899 To bring Him praise 00:32:51.899 --> 00:32:52.720 And glory 00:32:52.720 --> 00:32:54.059 To exalt His name 00:32:54.059 --> 00:32:56.720 But as you look at the way 00:32:56.720 --> 00:32:57.919 In which Paul puts it here 00:32:57.920 --> 00:32:59.820 He served the purpose of God 00:32:59.820 --> 00:33:01.279 In his own generation 00:33:01.279 --> 00:33:03.800 That asks the question then of me 00:33:03.800 --> 00:33:06.100 Not just why do I exist 00:33:06.100 --> 00:33:08.019 But why has God placed me 00:33:08.019 --> 00:33:09.039 Where I am today 00:33:09.039 --> 00:33:10.300 In this generation 00:33:10.300 --> 00:33:11.600 What am I doing 00:33:11.600 --> 00:33:12.539 With the advantages 00:33:12.539 --> 00:33:14.019 The benefits 00:33:14.019 --> 00:33:15.779 That God has given me 00:33:15.779 --> 00:33:16.759 In this life 00:33:16.759 --> 00:33:18.200 Where I am now set 00:33:18.200 --> 00:33:19.880 And so it's the same 00:33:19.880 --> 00:33:21.300 For yourself tonight 00:33:21.300 --> 00:33:23.640 In this specific timeline 00:33:23.640 --> 00:33:25.700 Of our own generation 00:33:25.700 --> 00:33:27.980 What is God's purpose 00:33:27.980 --> 00:33:28.799 For me 00:33:28.799 --> 00:33:31.240 In the span of my life 00:33:31.240 --> 00:33:32.200 In this world 00:33:32.200 --> 00:33:33.460 However short 00:33:33.460 --> 00:33:34.759 Or long it might be 00:33:34.759 --> 00:33:36.019 That's the question 00:33:36.019 --> 00:33:37.180 That's really arising 00:33:37.180 --> 00:33:38.720 For us from this terminology 00:33:38.720 --> 00:33:40.080 David serving 00:33:40.080 --> 00:33:41.460 The purpose of God 00:33:41.460 --> 00:33:42.980 In his own generation 00:33:42.980 --> 00:33:44.640 So you have to ask 00:33:44.640 --> 00:33:45.500 The question 00:33:45.500 --> 00:33:46.460 As I have to ask it 00:33:46.460 --> 00:33:47.120 Of myself 00:33:47.120 --> 00:33:49.180 What am I doing 00:33:49.180 --> 00:33:50.860 With my life tonight 00:33:50.860 --> 00:33:53.680 Is my life serving 00:33:53.680 --> 00:33:55.000 To bring honor 00:33:55.000 --> 00:33:56.539 And praise to God 00:33:56.539 --> 00:33:58.900 Am I doing the things 00:33:58.900 --> 00:33:59.940 For which God 00:33:59.940 --> 00:34:00.640 Has given me 00:34:00.640 --> 00:34:01.440 The facility 00:34:01.440 --> 00:34:02.740 Or the gifts 00:34:02.740 --> 00:34:04.700 By which I can serve Him 00:34:04.700 --> 00:34:06.440 By which I can show Him 00:34:06.440 --> 00:34:07.220 To this coming 00:34:07.220 --> 00:34:08.440 To this generation 00:34:08.440 --> 00:34:10.079 That I'm part of 00:34:10.079 --> 00:34:11.680 And the generation to come 00:34:11.680 --> 00:34:15.980 What's His purpose 00:34:15.980 --> 00:34:17.740 For me today 00:34:17.740 --> 00:34:18.579 What does He have 00:34:18.579 --> 00:34:19.500 What is He 00:34:19.500 --> 00:34:22.440 Seeking of me to do 00:34:22.440 --> 00:34:25.119 For Him 00:34:25.119 --> 00:34:27.019 In the here and now 00:34:27.019 --> 00:34:28.780 You have to answer 00:34:28.780 --> 00:34:30.700 That question for yourself 00:34:30.700 --> 00:34:32.159 I can't answer it for you 00:34:32.159 --> 00:34:33.960 Under the overarching 00:34:33.960 --> 00:34:35.559 Purpose of God 00:34:35.559 --> 00:34:36.619 For all human life 00:34:36.619 --> 00:34:37.679 To glorify 00:34:37.679 --> 00:34:38.860 And enjoy Him 00:34:38.860 --> 00:34:39.980 You bring it down 00:34:39.980 --> 00:34:40.480 To your own 00:34:40.480 --> 00:34:41.659 Personal situation 00:34:41.659 --> 00:34:42.500 In this life 00:34:42.500 --> 00:34:43.280 And you say 00:34:43.280 --> 00:34:44.440 Where does that leave me 00:34:44.440 --> 00:34:45.400 In terms of my 00:34:45.400 --> 00:34:46.320 Precise 00:34:46.320 --> 00:34:47.440 Individual responsibilities 00:34:48.280 --> 00:34:49.119 And privileges 00:34:49.119 --> 00:34:50.900 In the course of my life 00:34:50.900 --> 00:34:53.340 Is your life 00:34:53.340 --> 00:34:54.760 Tonight dedicated 00:34:54.760 --> 00:34:56.660 To bringing glory 00:34:56.660 --> 00:34:57.240 To God 00:34:57.240 --> 00:34:58.539 In this generation 00:34:58.539 --> 00:35:00.300 Is your life 00:35:00.300 --> 00:35:01.579 One of serving 00:35:01.579 --> 00:35:02.200 The Lord 00:35:02.200 --> 00:35:03.800 And of asking daily 00:35:03.800 --> 00:35:04.619 What must I do 00:35:04.619 --> 00:35:05.500 For Him today 00:35:05.500 --> 00:35:07.539 How am I going to 00:35:07.539 --> 00:35:09.119 Serve God today 00:35:09.119 --> 00:35:10.700 In the ways 00:35:10.700 --> 00:35:12.360 That He enables me 00:35:12.360 --> 00:35:13.599 To do that 00:35:13.599 --> 00:35:15.440 David served 00:35:15.440 --> 00:35:16.440 The purpose of God 00:35:16.440 --> 00:35:18.220 In his generation 00:35:18.219 --> 00:35:20.059 He fulfilled 00:35:20.059 --> 00:35:21.980 What God had given him 00:35:21.980 --> 00:35:22.919 To do as the king 00:35:22.919 --> 00:35:23.980 Over Israel 00:35:23.980 --> 00:35:26.639 And wherever you're set 00:35:26.639 --> 00:35:27.059 Tonight 00:35:27.059 --> 00:35:28.619 You have responsibilities 00:35:28.619 --> 00:35:29.399 At home 00:35:29.399 --> 00:35:30.219 You have responsibilities 00:35:30.219 --> 00:35:31.719 To your neighbors 00:35:31.719 --> 00:35:32.639 You have responsibilities 00:35:32.639 --> 00:35:34.119 In your place of work 00:35:34.119 --> 00:35:35.399 You have responsibilities 00:35:35.399 --> 00:35:36.799 In your retirement 00:35:36.799 --> 00:35:38.480 You have responsibilities 00:35:38.480 --> 00:35:39.279 Wherever it is 00:35:39.279 --> 00:35:40.319 God has placed you 00:35:40.319 --> 00:35:41.619 But here is something 00:35:41.619 --> 00:35:42.839 That always follows on 00:35:42.839 --> 00:35:44.379 From wherever we're placed 00:35:44.379 --> 00:35:46.419 What will you have me 00:35:46.420 --> 00:35:47.420 To do Lord 00:35:47.420 --> 00:35:50.300 In the span of my life 00:35:50.300 --> 00:35:52.200 In this generation 00:35:52.200 --> 00:35:54.420 Will my life 00:35:54.420 --> 00:35:55.340 Will your life 00:35:55.340 --> 00:35:58.240 Be one of positive influence 00:35:58.240 --> 00:36:00.159 In this generation 00:36:00.159 --> 00:36:00.700 That's really 00:36:00.700 --> 00:36:01.639 What's behind 00:36:01.639 --> 00:36:03.159 Some of what's behind 00:36:03.159 --> 00:36:04.700 This reference here 00:36:04.700 --> 00:36:06.500 In David serving 00:36:06.500 --> 00:36:08.079 The purpose of God 00:36:08.079 --> 00:36:09.480 In his own generation 00:36:09.480 --> 00:36:10.579 I don't want to dwell on that 00:36:10.579 --> 00:36:11.559 Any further 00:36:11.559 --> 00:36:12.860 Because we've got more to do 00:36:12.860 --> 00:36:14.400 In the rest of the passage 00:36:14.400 --> 00:36:16.000 That David after he had saved 00:36:16.000 --> 00:36:16.940 The purpose of God 00:36:16.940 --> 00:36:18.320 In his own generation 00:36:18.320 --> 00:36:20.800 Fell asleep 00:36:20.800 --> 00:36:23.079 And was laid with his fathers 00:36:23.079 --> 00:36:24.820 And saw corruption 00:36:24.820 --> 00:36:26.260 Now this is moving towards 00:36:26.260 --> 00:36:28.300 A contrast with Jesus 00:36:28.300 --> 00:36:29.740 But the contrast 00:36:29.740 --> 00:36:30.880 Can only be brought out 00:36:30.880 --> 00:36:32.559 Really if you look at the detail 00:36:32.559 --> 00:36:33.720 In regard to David 00:36:33.720 --> 00:36:34.440 First of all 00:36:34.440 --> 00:36:35.680 What is he saying about 00:36:35.680 --> 00:36:36.740 David having saved 00:36:36.740 --> 00:36:37.920 His own generation 00:36:37.920 --> 00:36:39.280 He fell asleep 00:36:39.280 --> 00:36:40.039 What does that mean 00:36:40.039 --> 00:36:40.980 Obviously it's not 00:36:40.980 --> 00:36:43.880 It's not just a physical sleep 00:36:43.880 --> 00:36:45.159 Fell asleep 00:36:45.159 --> 00:36:46.139 Is the Bible's way 00:36:46.139 --> 00:36:48.780 Of believers in Jesus 00:36:48.780 --> 00:36:49.960 Believers in God 00:36:49.960 --> 00:36:51.460 Coming to the end of life 00:36:51.460 --> 00:36:52.079 In this world 00:36:52.079 --> 00:36:53.740 And entering into eternity 00:36:53.740 --> 00:36:54.360 It doesn't mean 00:36:54.360 --> 00:36:56.039 That when God's people 00:36:56.039 --> 00:36:57.280 Leave this world 00:36:57.280 --> 00:36:58.199 They enter into 00:36:58.199 --> 00:36:59.639 An unconsciousness 00:36:59.639 --> 00:37:01.039 That they enter into 00:37:01.039 --> 00:37:03.119 A blissful unconsciousness 00:37:03.119 --> 00:37:03.880 In eternity 00:37:03.880 --> 00:37:05.579 That they enter into 00:37:05.579 --> 00:37:06.460 An eternity 00:37:06.460 --> 00:37:07.460 Where they're not 00:37:07.460 --> 00:37:08.420 You might say 00:37:08.420 --> 00:37:09.820 Awake in their souls 00:37:09.820 --> 00:37:10.740 Or in their minds 00:37:10.740 --> 00:37:11.740 Where they're not able 00:37:11.740 --> 00:37:13.140 To exorcise and function 00:37:13.140 --> 00:37:13.920 Their minds 00:37:13.920 --> 00:37:15.059 As they are in this world 00:37:15.059 --> 00:37:16.380 Actually it's the very opposite 00:37:16.380 --> 00:37:20.300 To fall asleep 00:37:20.300 --> 00:37:23.120 In the biblical sense of it here 00:37:23.120 --> 00:37:24.440 Means to enter into 00:37:24.440 --> 00:37:26.300 Perfect rest 00:37:26.300 --> 00:37:28.620 Because one of the things 00:37:28.620 --> 00:37:30.860 You associate with sleep 00:37:30.860 --> 00:37:31.940 With sound sleep 00:37:31.940 --> 00:37:34.260 Especially with calm sleep 00:37:34.260 --> 00:37:36.780 You associate peace with that 00:37:36.780 --> 00:37:37.120 Don't you? 00:37:37.160 --> 00:37:37.740 You associate 00:37:37.740 --> 00:37:39.680 There's somebody who's at rest 00:37:39.679 --> 00:37:41.679 And of course the Bible 00:37:41.679 --> 00:37:42.940 Uses the word rest too 00:37:42.940 --> 00:37:45.319 To describe the eternity 00:37:45.319 --> 00:37:47.179 Of those who've left this world 00:37:47.179 --> 00:37:49.139 This side of the resurrection 00:37:49.139 --> 00:37:50.859 They've gone to their rest 00:37:50.859 --> 00:37:52.679 They've gone to sleep 00:37:52.679 --> 00:37:54.599 They've gone to their peace 00:37:54.599 --> 00:37:58.699 They've gone to be with Jesus 00:37:58.699 --> 00:38:03.000 Their souls are at rest 00:38:03.000 --> 00:38:05.079 They are at rest spiritually 00:38:05.079 --> 00:38:06.579 There is nothing 00:38:06.579 --> 00:38:06.599 There is nothing 00:38:06.599 --> 00:38:08.559 To disturb them 00:38:08.559 --> 00:38:11.099 How often do you find 00:38:11.099 --> 00:38:12.519 In this world 00:38:12.519 --> 00:38:15.039 That your life is disturbed 00:38:15.039 --> 00:38:16.960 We can have nightmares 00:38:16.960 --> 00:38:18.639 We can have worries 00:38:18.639 --> 00:38:19.360 In our mind 00:38:19.360 --> 00:38:20.400 That cause us to 00:38:20.400 --> 00:38:22.000 Remain awake 00:38:22.000 --> 00:38:23.539 Or to have a fitting 00:38:23.539 --> 00:38:24.340 Sort of sleep 00:38:24.340 --> 00:38:25.559 Just here and there 00:38:25.559 --> 00:38:26.860 And here and now 00:38:26.860 --> 00:38:28.900 But not constantly 00:38:28.900 --> 00:38:30.420 At peace or at rest 00:38:30.420 --> 00:38:31.820 So many things 00:38:31.820 --> 00:38:32.400 In this life 00:38:32.400 --> 00:38:33.740 That crowd in upon 00:38:33.740 --> 00:38:34.400 Your mind 00:38:34.400 --> 00:38:36.139 That really leave you 00:38:36.139 --> 00:38:38.260 Without the kind of sleep 00:38:38.260 --> 00:38:39.500 That you'd love to have 00:38:39.500 --> 00:38:43.099 Nothing enters into 00:38:43.099 --> 00:38:44.539 The sleep of the saved 00:38:44.539 --> 00:38:46.480 Nothing enters into 00:38:46.480 --> 00:38:48.099 The bliss and the peace 00:38:48.099 --> 00:38:48.980 Of those who've left 00:38:48.980 --> 00:38:50.519 This world in Christ 00:38:50.519 --> 00:38:51.380 There is nothing 00:38:51.380 --> 00:38:52.820 To disturb their rest 00:38:52.820 --> 00:38:54.260 Nothing to spoil 00:38:54.260 --> 00:38:55.059 Their peace 00:38:55.059 --> 00:38:56.760 Nothing of nightmares 00:38:56.760 --> 00:38:58.039 Coming into their existence 00:38:58.039 --> 00:39:00.019 No worries to carry with them 00:39:00.019 --> 00:39:01.099 To disturb them 00:39:01.099 --> 00:39:01.920 In their peace 00:39:01.920 --> 00:39:03.860 That's your prospect 00:39:03.860 --> 00:39:04.960 As a Christian 00:39:04.960 --> 00:39:05.539 That's something 00:39:05.539 --> 00:39:06.519 That awaits you 00:39:06.519 --> 00:39:08.099 You might go through 00:39:08.099 --> 00:39:09.279 This whole life 00:39:09.279 --> 00:39:11.000 Filled with worries 00:39:11.000 --> 00:39:12.219 Filled with anxieties 00:39:12.219 --> 00:39:13.679 Filled with pains 00:39:13.679 --> 00:39:14.219 Mental 00:39:14.219 --> 00:39:14.719 Physical 00:39:14.719 --> 00:39:16.440 You might have all sorts 00:39:16.440 --> 00:39:17.179 Of things happening 00:39:17.179 --> 00:39:18.380 In your life right now 00:39:18.380 --> 00:39:19.679 That make you just 00:39:19.679 --> 00:39:20.779 Long for peace 00:39:20.779 --> 00:39:21.900 Well if you're a Christian 00:39:21.900 --> 00:39:24.139 If your trust is in the Lord 00:39:24.139 --> 00:39:26.019 This is what's awaiting you 00:39:26.019 --> 00:39:27.300 You're going to leave 00:39:27.300 --> 00:39:29.000 All of these things behind 00:39:29.000 --> 00:39:30.400 And you're going to enter 00:39:30.400 --> 00:39:31.840 Into this perfect sleep 00:39:31.840 --> 00:39:32.920 This bliss 00:39:32.920 --> 00:39:33.900 This bliss 00:39:33.900 --> 00:39:36.160 This blessing of peace 00:39:36.160 --> 00:39:38.200 Where nothing's going 00:39:38.200 --> 00:39:39.280 To disturb you 00:39:39.280 --> 00:39:43.740 How different is it 00:39:43.740 --> 00:39:45.580 With the death 00:39:45.580 --> 00:39:46.700 Of the unsaved 00:39:46.700 --> 00:39:49.780 The death of what the Bible 00:39:49.780 --> 00:39:50.600 Calls the wicked 00:39:50.600 --> 00:39:51.160 And remember 00:39:51.160 --> 00:39:52.740 The wicked are not just 00:39:52.740 --> 00:39:53.880 Those who've led 00:39:53.880 --> 00:39:55.080 A debauched life 00:39:55.079 --> 00:39:56.239 And openly been 00:39:56.239 --> 00:39:57.519 Flagrant in sin 00:39:57.519 --> 00:39:58.960 The Bible uses 00:39:58.960 --> 00:39:59.719 The word wicked 00:39:59.719 --> 00:40:01.119 Just very often 00:40:01.119 --> 00:40:01.980 Just as the opposite 00:40:01.980 --> 00:40:02.900 Of the saved 00:40:02.900 --> 00:40:03.659 The believer 00:40:03.659 --> 00:40:08.179 And as there are no 00:40:08.179 --> 00:40:10.219 Nightmares in heaven 00:40:10.219 --> 00:40:12.860 Hell is one 00:40:12.860 --> 00:40:14.579 Endless nightmare 00:40:14.579 --> 00:40:17.880 A nightmare for which 00:40:17.880 --> 00:40:19.199 There is no waking 00:40:19.199 --> 00:40:21.259 No rest 00:40:21.259 --> 00:40:25.699 No undisturbance 00:40:25.699 --> 00:40:29.299 No end 00:40:29.299 --> 00:40:31.619 No change 00:40:31.619 --> 00:40:34.500 No prospect of release 00:40:34.500 --> 00:40:37.299 That's the nightmare 00:40:37.299 --> 00:40:39.480 But the contrast 00:40:39.480 --> 00:40:40.319 Is the peace 00:40:40.319 --> 00:40:42.119 The sleeping 00:40:42.119 --> 00:40:44.980 The rest 00:40:44.980 --> 00:40:46.940 Which the Bible 00:40:46.940 --> 00:40:48.139 Presents to us 00:40:48.139 --> 00:40:50.240 As God's 00:40:50.240 --> 00:40:51.380 Eternal life 00:40:51.380 --> 00:40:51.740 Given 00:40:51.740 --> 00:40:52.860 To those who 00:40:52.860 --> 00:40:53.980 Trust in Christ 00:40:53.980 --> 00:40:56.619 What is the prospect 00:40:56.619 --> 00:40:58.079 Tonight 00:40:58.079 --> 00:40:58.539 For you 00:40:58.539 --> 00:40:59.139 And for me 00:40:59.139 --> 00:41:01.679 As you look 00:41:01.679 --> 00:41:02.519 At your own life 00:41:02.519 --> 00:41:04.079 As you think 00:41:04.079 --> 00:41:04.840 Of your relationship 00:41:04.840 --> 00:41:05.579 With God 00:41:05.579 --> 00:41:07.480 As you think 00:41:07.480 --> 00:41:08.019 Of how it is 00:41:08.019 --> 00:41:08.840 Between yourself 00:41:08.840 --> 00:41:09.440 And God 00:41:09.440 --> 00:41:11.519 As you think 00:41:11.519 --> 00:41:12.099 Of whether you've 00:41:12.099 --> 00:41:12.940 Come to repent 00:41:12.940 --> 00:41:13.920 Of sin or not 00:41:13.920 --> 00:41:15.639 To trust in Jesus 00:41:15.639 --> 00:41:16.340 Or not 00:41:16.340 --> 00:41:17.940 Where does that 00:41:17.940 --> 00:41:18.900 Leave you with regard 00:41:18.900 --> 00:41:20.619 To your eternity 00:41:20.619 --> 00:41:22.019 I have to ask 00:41:22.019 --> 00:41:22.460 The same 00:41:22.460 --> 00:41:23.760 Of myself 00:41:23.760 --> 00:41:25.019 Well here is David 00:41:25.019 --> 00:41:26.619 After he had 00:41:26.619 --> 00:41:27.340 Served the purpose 00:41:27.340 --> 00:41:27.920 Of God 00:41:27.920 --> 00:41:29.679 In his own generation 00:41:29.679 --> 00:41:30.720 He fell asleep 00:41:30.720 --> 00:41:32.139 And was laid 00:41:32.139 --> 00:41:32.900 With his fathers 00:41:32.900 --> 00:41:34.200 And saw 00:41:34.200 --> 00:41:35.099 Corruption 00:41:35.099 --> 00:41:38.179 Saw corruption 00:41:38.179 --> 00:41:39.480 Means his body 00:41:39.480 --> 00:41:40.860 Returned to the dust 00:41:40.860 --> 00:41:43.820 It's something 00:41:43.820 --> 00:41:44.500 That happens 00:41:44.500 --> 00:41:45.480 To all 00:41:45.480 --> 00:41:46.039 Who are laid 00:41:46.039 --> 00:41:47.780 Into the grave 00:41:47.780 --> 00:41:49.579 It's what's 00:41:49.579 --> 00:41:50.420 Ahead of us all 00:41:50.420 --> 00:41:51.059 We don't like 00:41:51.059 --> 00:41:52.079 To think about it 00:41:52.079 --> 00:41:54.099 As we attend 00:41:54.099 --> 00:41:54.620 Funerals 00:41:54.620 --> 00:41:55.300 But we often 00:41:55.300 --> 00:41:57.680 Leave grave sites 00:41:57.680 --> 00:41:58.519 And cemeteries 00:41:58.519 --> 00:41:59.539 With some 00:41:59.539 --> 00:42:00.240 Maybe fleeting 00:42:00.240 --> 00:42:01.320 Thoughts about ourselves 00:42:01.320 --> 00:42:01.880 But they soon 00:42:01.880 --> 00:42:02.500 Pass on 00:42:02.500 --> 00:42:04.019 But we shouldn't 00:42:04.019 --> 00:42:04.660 Allow that 00:42:04.660 --> 00:42:06.539 We should always 00:42:06.539 --> 00:42:07.340 Say when you look 00:42:07.340 --> 00:42:07.940 At the grave 00:42:07.940 --> 00:42:09.039 Or a present 00:42:09.039 --> 00:42:09.700 At a funeral 00:42:09.699 --> 00:42:11.279 That's going to be 00:42:11.279 --> 00:42:12.199 Me in a very short 00:42:12.199 --> 00:42:12.679 Time 00:42:12.679 --> 00:42:14.659 But where will I be 00:42:14.659 --> 00:42:16.219 That's going to be 00:42:16.219 --> 00:42:16.779 My body 00:42:16.779 --> 00:42:18.059 Laid into the grave 00:42:18.059 --> 00:42:19.859 Where will I be 00:42:19.859 --> 00:42:21.960 Where will I be 00:42:21.960 --> 00:42:23.599 Conscious of peace 00:42:23.599 --> 00:42:24.259 Or conscious 00:42:24.259 --> 00:42:25.659 Of the nightmare 00:42:25.659 --> 00:42:26.379 Of hell 00:42:26.379 --> 00:42:28.859 Well Psalm 48 00:42:28.859 --> 00:42:30.079 Reminds us 00:42:30.079 --> 00:42:30.579 That death 00:42:30.579 --> 00:42:31.539 For the Lord's people 00:42:31.539 --> 00:42:32.719 The passing of 00:42:32.719 --> 00:42:34.659 Of us from this world 00:42:34.659 --> 00:42:35.279 Into the next 00:42:35.279 --> 00:42:36.299 Does not in any way 00:42:36.299 --> 00:42:37.779 Interfere with 00:42:37.780 --> 00:42:38.960 Our peace 00:42:38.960 --> 00:42:40.900 With being at rest 00:42:40.900 --> 00:42:41.940 With God 00:42:41.940 --> 00:42:43.280 Psalm 4 00:42:43.280 --> 00:42:44.320 Verse 8 00:42:44.320 --> 00:42:44.660 You remember 00:42:44.660 --> 00:42:45.920 David puts it there 00:42:45.920 --> 00:42:47.140 I will both 00:42:47.140 --> 00:42:47.940 Lay me down 00:42:47.940 --> 00:42:48.600 To sleep 00:42:48.600 --> 00:42:50.140 And take rest 00:42:50.140 --> 00:42:50.760 In peace 00:42:50.760 --> 00:42:52.500 For you Lord 00:42:52.500 --> 00:42:53.080 Alone 00:42:53.080 --> 00:42:54.840 Makes me 00:42:54.840 --> 00:42:56.260 To dwell in safety 00:42:56.260 --> 00:42:58.200 Or to dwell safely 00:42:58.200 --> 00:43:00.860 I will lay me down 00:43:00.860 --> 00:43:02.860 And rest in peace 00:43:02.860 --> 00:43:03.360 He's surrounded 00:43:03.360 --> 00:43:04.100 By his enemies 00:43:04.099 --> 00:43:06.579 He's harassed 00:43:06.579 --> 00:43:08.139 He's crying out 00:43:08.139 --> 00:43:08.579 To the Lord 00:43:08.579 --> 00:43:09.299 In his pain 00:43:09.299 --> 00:43:11.079 What is the end 00:43:11.079 --> 00:43:11.839 Of the psalm 00:43:11.839 --> 00:43:13.719 He's thinking about 00:43:13.719 --> 00:43:14.940 What's across 00:43:14.940 --> 00:43:15.739 That bridge 00:43:15.739 --> 00:43:16.400 In eternity 00:43:16.400 --> 00:43:17.980 He's thinking 00:43:17.980 --> 00:43:18.799 I will lay down 00:43:18.799 --> 00:43:20.239 My life in peace 00:43:20.239 --> 00:43:21.460 He's certainly 00:43:21.460 --> 00:43:22.119 Talking about 00:43:22.119 --> 00:43:23.179 The present life 00:43:23.179 --> 00:43:23.639 As well 00:43:23.639 --> 00:43:24.920 That he can still 00:43:24.920 --> 00:43:25.599 Sleep 00:43:25.599 --> 00:43:26.440 If God gives him 00:43:26.440 --> 00:43:27.079 The safety 00:43:27.079 --> 00:43:28.179 To protect him 00:43:28.179 --> 00:43:28.900 From his enemies 00:43:28.900 --> 00:43:29.980 He can still say 00:43:29.980 --> 00:43:30.880 My life is safe 00:43:30.880 --> 00:43:31.440 With God 00:43:31.440 --> 00:43:32.539 I don't need to worry 00:43:32.539 --> 00:43:33.400 About my enemies 00:43:33.400 --> 00:43:34.579 Yes he can do that 00:43:34.579 --> 00:43:35.300 But he's surely 00:43:35.300 --> 00:43:36.159 Taking us beyond 00:43:36.159 --> 00:43:36.619 The grave 00:43:36.619 --> 00:43:38.039 Beyond this life 00:43:38.039 --> 00:43:38.920 Into eternity 00:43:38.920 --> 00:43:40.760 This is my future 00:43:40.760 --> 00:43:41.579 This is the prospect 00:43:41.579 --> 00:43:42.019 For me 00:43:42.019 --> 00:43:42.280 He's saying 00:43:42.280 --> 00:43:43.659 I will lay down 00:43:43.659 --> 00:43:44.159 In peace 00:43:44.159 --> 00:43:44.760 And I'll take 00:43:44.760 --> 00:43:46.099 Quiet rest there 00:43:46.099 --> 00:43:46.420 Why? 00:43:46.559 --> 00:43:47.380 Because you Lord 00:43:47.380 --> 00:43:47.840 Alone 00:43:47.840 --> 00:43:49.720 Make me dwell 00:43:49.720 --> 00:43:51.179 In safety 00:43:51.179 --> 00:43:53.639 And that safety 00:43:53.639 --> 00:43:55.019 Tonight 00:43:55.019 --> 00:43:55.900 Is yours 00:43:55.900 --> 00:43:58.240 In Jesus Christ 00:43:58.240 --> 00:44:00.700 He is your security 00:44:00.699 --> 00:44:02.500 And your safety 00:44:02.500 --> 00:44:02.980 Forever 00:44:02.980 --> 00:44:04.399 David's life 00:44:04.399 --> 00:44:05.460 And death 00:44:05.460 --> 00:44:06.059 But he goes on 00:44:06.059 --> 00:44:06.719 To speak about 00:44:06.719 --> 00:44:07.839 Christ's death 00:44:07.839 --> 00:44:08.299 And life 00:44:08.299 --> 00:44:08.919 As he brings out 00:44:08.919 --> 00:44:09.619 The contrast 00:44:09.619 --> 00:44:10.819 In many ways 00:44:10.819 --> 00:44:11.379 With David 00:44:11.379 --> 00:44:13.179 He whom God 00:44:13.179 --> 00:44:13.719 Raised up 00:44:13.719 --> 00:44:15.099 Did not see 00:44:15.099 --> 00:44:15.739 Corruption 00:44:15.739 --> 00:44:17.500 Let it be known 00:44:17.500 --> 00:44:18.159 To you therefore 00:44:18.159 --> 00:44:19.439 That through this man 00:44:19.439 --> 00:44:20.319 Is preached to you 00:44:20.319 --> 00:44:21.359 Proclaimed to you 00:44:21.359 --> 00:44:22.379 Forgiveness of sin 00:44:22.379 --> 00:44:22.599 Well 00:44:22.599 --> 00:44:23.679 It says here 00:44:23.679 --> 00:44:25.299 Jesus died 00:44:25.299 --> 00:44:27.139 He did not see 00:44:27.139 --> 00:44:27.579 Corruption 00:44:27.579 --> 00:44:28.519 He did die 00:44:28.519 --> 00:44:31.079 And he was laid 00:44:31.079 --> 00:44:32.000 For a time 00:44:32.000 --> 00:44:33.179 In the sepulcher 00:44:33.179 --> 00:44:35.139 But God 00:44:35.139 --> 00:44:35.980 Raised him up 00:44:35.980 --> 00:44:36.880 From the dead 00:44:36.880 --> 00:44:38.320 It's important 00:44:38.320 --> 00:44:39.079 That we notice 00:44:39.079 --> 00:44:40.159 How Paul 00:44:40.159 --> 00:44:41.360 Also 00:44:41.360 --> 00:44:42.460 In his epistles 00:44:42.460 --> 00:44:43.599 Emphasizes 00:44:43.599 --> 00:44:44.480 The death 00:44:44.480 --> 00:44:45.320 Followed by the 00:44:45.320 --> 00:44:45.880 Resurrection 00:44:45.880 --> 00:44:46.559 Of Jesus 00:44:46.559 --> 00:44:48.059 That at the heart 00:44:48.059 --> 00:44:48.739 Of the gospel 00:44:48.739 --> 00:44:50.239 As he passed on 00:44:50.239 --> 00:44:51.500 To the Corinthians 00:44:51.500 --> 00:44:52.380 The very heart 00:44:52.380 --> 00:44:52.900 Of the gospel 00:44:52.900 --> 00:44:53.619 The kernel 00:44:53.619 --> 00:44:54.739 Of what he preached 00:44:54.739 --> 00:44:55.440 This is what he said 00:44:55.440 --> 00:44:56.220 I passed on 00:44:56.220 --> 00:44:57.000 I gave to you 00:44:57.000 --> 00:44:57.840 What the Lord 00:44:57.840 --> 00:44:59.220 Also gave to me 00:44:59.220 --> 00:45:00.820 That the Lord 00:45:00.820 --> 00:45:01.679 Jesus Christ 00:45:01.679 --> 00:45:03.000 Died 00:45:03.000 --> 00:45:04.220 According to the 00:45:04.220 --> 00:45:04.579 Scriptures 00:45:04.579 --> 00:45:06.280 That he was buried 00:45:06.280 --> 00:45:07.940 That he rose again 00:45:07.940 --> 00:45:09.000 According to the 00:45:09.000 --> 00:45:09.340 Scriptures 00:45:09.340 --> 00:45:10.059 That is the heart 00:45:10.059 --> 00:45:10.700 Of the gospel 00:45:10.700 --> 00:45:11.940 That's the basis 00:45:11.940 --> 00:45:13.119 Of our hopes tonight 00:45:13.119 --> 00:45:14.200 That there's a death 00:45:14.200 --> 00:45:15.420 Greater than the death 00:45:15.420 --> 00:45:16.740 We ourselves die 00:45:16.740 --> 00:45:18.380 That there's a resurrection 00:45:18.380 --> 00:45:19.340 From the dead 00:45:19.340 --> 00:45:20.400 Which we could never 00:45:20.400 --> 00:45:21.659 Accomplish for ourselves 00:45:21.659 --> 00:45:22.740 A resurrection 00:45:22.740 --> 00:45:24.380 That stands above death 00:45:24.380 --> 00:45:24.980 And says 00:45:24.980 --> 00:45:26.180 Death you are now 00:45:26.180 --> 00:45:26.840 Defeated 00:45:26.840 --> 00:45:30.059 And without Jesus 00:45:30.059 --> 00:45:31.760 You don't have that 00:45:31.760 --> 00:45:33.660 In Christ 00:45:33.660 --> 00:45:35.760 That's your great privilege 00:45:35.760 --> 00:45:37.579 That's the prospect 00:45:37.579 --> 00:45:38.760 That you have 00:45:38.760 --> 00:45:39.940 Looking into eternity 00:45:39.940 --> 00:45:41.260 What a prospect it is 00:45:41.260 --> 00:45:43.119 That you're united 00:45:43.119 --> 00:45:43.780 To Christ 00:45:43.780 --> 00:45:45.300 In both his death 00:45:45.300 --> 00:45:46.460 And his life 00:45:46.460 --> 00:45:47.300 Well it's saying here 00:45:47.300 --> 00:45:48.240 That he was 00:45:48.240 --> 00:45:48.900 He was 00:45:48.900 --> 00:45:50.880 Raised from the dead 00:45:50.880 --> 00:45:52.200 And that through him 00:45:52.200 --> 00:45:52.860 Is proclaimed 00:45:52.860 --> 00:45:54.720 Forgiveness of sins 00:45:54.720 --> 00:45:56.840 God raised him up 00:45:56.840 --> 00:45:57.820 There's a lot we could say 00:45:57.820 --> 00:45:58.640 About that 00:45:58.640 --> 00:46:00.059 It's important to realize 00:46:00.059 --> 00:46:02.180 That Christ really died 00:46:02.180 --> 00:46:03.579 He wasn't just 00:46:03.579 --> 00:46:04.880 He wasn't unconscious 00:46:04.880 --> 00:46:05.780 As he was laid 00:46:05.780 --> 00:46:07.099 His body wasn't laid 00:46:07.099 --> 00:46:08.320 In the 00:46:08.320 --> 00:46:09.460 In the sepulcher 00:46:09.460 --> 00:46:10.019 As somebody 00:46:10.019 --> 00:46:10.820 Who was unconscious 00:46:10.820 --> 00:46:12.840 He was dead 00:46:12.840 --> 00:46:15.740 He died on the cross 00:46:15.740 --> 00:46:17.920 He died the death 00:46:17.920 --> 00:46:18.559 Due to us 00:46:18.559 --> 00:46:19.280 For our sins 00:46:19.280 --> 00:46:21.060 Remember always 00:46:21.060 --> 00:46:21.780 I think I've emphasized 00:46:21.780 --> 00:46:23.220 This so many times 00:46:23.220 --> 00:46:24.240 From this pulpit 00:46:24.240 --> 00:46:24.760 We need to 00:46:24.760 --> 00:46:25.440 Because it's part 00:46:25.440 --> 00:46:26.060 Of the gospel 00:46:26.060 --> 00:46:27.700 The death he died 00:46:27.700 --> 00:46:28.600 Was the death 00:46:28.600 --> 00:46:29.600 You and I deserve 00:46:29.600 --> 00:46:30.500 For our sins 00:46:30.500 --> 00:46:32.200 Not just the death 00:46:32.200 --> 00:46:32.920 In terms of 00:46:32.920 --> 00:46:33.920 Body and soul 00:46:33.920 --> 00:46:34.860 Being separated 00:46:34.860 --> 00:46:36.140 And no longer 00:46:36.140 --> 00:46:37.040 In this world 00:46:37.040 --> 00:46:38.300 And his body 00:46:38.300 --> 00:46:38.900 Being laid 00:46:38.900 --> 00:46:40.019 Into the tomb 00:46:40.019 --> 00:46:40.880 The death 00:46:40.880 --> 00:46:41.900 Jesus died 00:46:41.900 --> 00:46:43.060 Was the death 00:46:43.060 --> 00:46:43.760 We deserved 00:46:43.760 --> 00:46:44.720 For our sins 00:46:44.720 --> 00:46:45.220 The death 00:46:45.220 --> 00:46:45.980 That is nothing 00:46:45.980 --> 00:46:46.880 Less than hell 00:46:46.880 --> 00:46:48.860 That's what he suffered 00:46:48.860 --> 00:46:51.119 That's what he endured 00:46:51.119 --> 00:46:52.780 That's what he took 00:46:52.780 --> 00:46:53.640 To himself 00:46:53.640 --> 00:46:57.960 But when all that 00:46:57.960 --> 00:46:58.460 Was over 00:46:58.460 --> 00:47:00.240 As it was 00:47:00.240 --> 00:47:00.820 On the cross 00:47:00.820 --> 00:47:01.420 Itself 00:47:01.420 --> 00:47:03.079 When he said 00:47:03.079 --> 00:47:04.880 It is finished 00:47:04.880 --> 00:47:07.680 Father into your hands 00:47:07.680 --> 00:47:08.900 I commit my spirit 00:47:08.900 --> 00:47:10.480 Then his body 00:47:10.480 --> 00:47:11.760 Was laid in the sepulcher 00:47:11.760 --> 00:47:13.660 And on the third day 00:47:13.660 --> 00:47:15.320 He rose again 00:47:15.320 --> 00:47:15.900 From the dead 00:47:15.900 --> 00:47:16.960 He's emphasizing here 00:47:16.960 --> 00:47:17.940 As so often 00:47:17.940 --> 00:47:19.680 God raised him up 00:47:19.680 --> 00:47:20.440 Why did God 00:47:20.440 --> 00:47:21.019 Raise him up 00:47:21.019 --> 00:47:21.940 Why does it say 00:47:21.940 --> 00:47:22.780 That it was God 00:47:22.780 --> 00:47:23.740 Who raised him up 00:47:23.740 --> 00:47:25.480 Because God 00:47:25.480 --> 00:47:26.780 Was well pleased 00:47:26.780 --> 00:47:27.840 With what Jesus 00:47:27.840 --> 00:47:28.539 Had done 00:47:28.539 --> 00:47:29.039 To say it 00:47:29.039 --> 00:47:30.139 Just put it briefly 00:47:30.139 --> 00:47:30.720 Like that 00:47:30.720 --> 00:47:32.099 He raised him up 00:47:32.099 --> 00:47:33.820 Because he was pleased 00:47:33.820 --> 00:47:34.740 With the death 00:47:34.740 --> 00:47:35.240 He died 00:47:35.240 --> 00:47:36.300 That it was sufficient 00:47:36.300 --> 00:47:37.720 For all eternity 00:47:37.720 --> 00:47:38.720 To cover the sins 00:47:38.720 --> 00:47:39.380 Of his people 00:47:39.380 --> 00:47:44.920 And no other person 00:47:44.920 --> 00:47:45.920 Could have done that 00:47:45.920 --> 00:47:48.860 But Christ 00:47:48.860 --> 00:47:49.860 Has achieved it 00:47:49.860 --> 00:47:51.039 And if you go to 00:47:51.039 --> 00:47:52.099 Hebrews 00:47:52.099 --> 00:47:53.680 And chapter 13 00:47:53.680 --> 00:47:55.039 You'll find an emphasis there 00:47:55.039 --> 00:47:56.780 Which is also important 00:47:56.780 --> 00:47:57.800 In its own right 00:47:57.800 --> 00:48:00.380 Where the emphasis there 00:48:00.380 --> 00:48:01.139 On the resurrection 00:48:01.139 --> 00:48:02.340 Of Jesus 00:48:02.340 --> 00:48:03.220 Is that 00:48:03.220 --> 00:48:04.659 God actually 00:48:04.659 --> 00:48:06.139 Raised him up 00:48:06.139 --> 00:48:07.579 In such a way 00:48:07.579 --> 00:48:07.880 That 00:48:07.880 --> 00:48:09.860 He brought 00:48:09.860 --> 00:48:10.619 God again 00:48:10.619 --> 00:48:11.440 The God of peace 00:48:11.440 --> 00:48:12.739 Brought again 00:48:12.739 --> 00:48:13.980 From the dead 00:48:13.980 --> 00:48:15.380 Our Lord Jesus 00:48:15.380 --> 00:48:16.159 The great shepherd 00:48:16.159 --> 00:48:16.759 Of the sheep 00:48:16.759 --> 00:48:17.279 And these words 00:48:17.279 --> 00:48:18.579 He brought him again 00:48:18.579 --> 00:48:19.599 From the dead 00:48:19.599 --> 00:48:21.460 Actually mean literally 00:48:21.460 --> 00:48:22.759 He was obliged 00:48:22.759 --> 00:48:23.880 To bring him back 00:48:23.880 --> 00:48:24.579 From the dead 00:48:24.579 --> 00:48:26.920 If we can say 00:48:26.920 --> 00:48:27.819 Such bold language 00:48:27.819 --> 00:48:28.239 Of God 00:48:28.239 --> 00:48:29.679 He had no option 00:48:29.679 --> 00:48:30.319 But to 00:48:30.319 --> 00:48:31.920 Bring Jesus 00:48:31.920 --> 00:48:32.739 Back from the dead 00:48:32.739 --> 00:48:33.179 Why? 00:48:34.000 --> 00:48:34.739 Because Christ 00:48:34.739 --> 00:48:35.440 Had fulfilled 00:48:35.440 --> 00:48:37.139 All that he came 00:48:37.139 --> 00:48:37.700 In this world 00:48:37.700 --> 00:48:38.519 To achieve 00:48:38.519 --> 00:48:39.619 By his life 00:48:39.619 --> 00:48:40.099 And death 00:48:40.099 --> 00:48:40.780 On the cross 00:48:40.780 --> 00:48:41.880 Wherefore God 00:48:41.880 --> 00:48:43.240 Brought him back 00:48:43.240 --> 00:48:44.039 From the dead 00:48:44.039 --> 00:48:45.659 And you know 00:48:45.659 --> 00:48:46.200 The resurrection 00:48:46.200 --> 00:48:46.780 Of Christ 00:48:46.780 --> 00:48:48.019 In many ways 00:48:48.019 --> 00:48:48.460 You could say 00:48:48.460 --> 00:48:49.099 It's God's own 00:48:49.099 --> 00:48:50.179 Stamp of approval 00:48:50.179 --> 00:48:52.360 Over what Christ 00:48:52.360 --> 00:48:52.700 Did 00:48:52.700 --> 00:48:53.840 In his death 00:48:53.840 --> 00:48:54.579 On the cross 00:48:54.579 --> 00:48:57.500 God raised him up 00:48:57.500 --> 00:48:58.579 So as not 00:48:58.579 --> 00:48:59.519 To see corruption 00:48:59.519 --> 00:49:01.119 So that's 00:49:01.119 --> 00:49:01.440 Christ's 00:49:02.260 --> 00:49:02.679 Death 00:49:02.679 --> 00:49:03.780 And life 00:49:03.780 --> 00:49:05.340 That's where he's 00:49:05.340 --> 00:49:06.380 Unlike David 00:49:06.380 --> 00:49:07.940 David was 00:49:07.940 --> 00:49:08.580 Buried 00:49:08.580 --> 00:49:09.980 And saw corruption 00:49:09.980 --> 00:49:11.660 Christ was buried 00:49:11.660 --> 00:49:13.400 And saw no corruption 00:49:13.400 --> 00:49:15.019 David was buried 00:49:15.019 --> 00:49:17.780 And didn't 00:49:17.780 --> 00:49:18.620 Come back 00:49:18.620 --> 00:49:19.500 To this world 00:49:19.500 --> 00:49:21.500 Christ was buried 00:49:21.500 --> 00:49:23.780 And rose from the dead 00:49:23.780 --> 00:49:25.360 On the third day 00:49:25.360 --> 00:49:26.800 Wherefore 00:49:26.800 --> 00:49:28.880 On account of that 00:49:28.880 --> 00:49:30.080 Let it be known 00:49:30.080 --> 00:49:30.700 To you therefore 00:49:30.700 --> 00:49:31.160 Brothers 00:49:31.160 --> 00:49:32.840 That through this man 00:49:32.840 --> 00:49:34.320 Forgiveness of sins 00:49:34.320 --> 00:49:35.420 Is proclaimed to you 00:49:35.420 --> 00:49:36.720 And by him 00:49:36.720 --> 00:49:38.120 Everyone who believes 00:49:38.120 --> 00:49:40.019 Is freed from everything 00:49:40.019 --> 00:49:41.280 From which you could not 00:49:41.280 --> 00:49:41.820 Be freed 00:49:41.820 --> 00:49:43.200 By the law of Moses 00:49:43.200 --> 00:49:45.240 So there's David's 00:49:45.240 --> 00:49:45.940 Life and death 00:49:45.940 --> 00:49:47.660 There's Christ's 00:49:47.660 --> 00:49:48.700 Death and life 00:49:48.700 --> 00:49:50.500 And finally 00:49:50.500 --> 00:49:51.480 There's this gospel 00:49:51.480 --> 00:49:53.100 Life and death 00:49:53.100 --> 00:49:54.320 The emphasis 00:49:54.320 --> 00:49:55.440 In the gospel 00:49:55.440 --> 00:49:55.980 He's saying 00:49:55.980 --> 00:49:57.140 Let it be known 00:49:57.140 --> 00:49:57.720 To you therefore 00:49:57.720 --> 00:49:58.100 Brothers 00:49:58.100 --> 00:49:59.000 He's appealing to them 00:49:59.000 --> 00:50:00.500 To listen to this point 00:50:00.500 --> 00:50:02.159 Through this man 00:50:02.159 --> 00:50:03.119 Through this Jesus 00:50:03.119 --> 00:50:05.360 Is proclaimed to you 00:50:05.360 --> 00:50:06.320 Forgiveness 00:50:06.320 --> 00:50:07.900 Of sins 00:50:07.900 --> 00:50:13.920 The gospel is good news 00:50:13.920 --> 00:50:16.019 It's the best news 00:50:16.019 --> 00:50:16.880 We could actually have 00:50:16.880 --> 00:50:17.900 Declared to us 00:50:17.900 --> 00:50:21.980 And why is it good news? 00:50:22.860 --> 00:50:24.420 Because the emphasis 00:50:24.420 --> 00:50:25.320 In the gospel 00:50:25.320 --> 00:50:26.320 Is on life 00:50:26.320 --> 00:50:28.760 Life in Christ 00:50:28.760 --> 00:50:30.020 For those like you 00:50:30.020 --> 00:50:30.260 And I 00:50:30.260 --> 00:50:31.400 Who don't deserve it 00:50:31.400 --> 00:50:32.580 But for whom 00:50:32.580 --> 00:50:33.280 It's provided 00:50:33.280 --> 00:50:34.340 Through Jesus 00:50:34.340 --> 00:50:38.180 By him 00:50:38.180 --> 00:50:39.160 Through him 00:50:39.160 --> 00:50:40.900 Forgiveness of sins 00:50:40.900 --> 00:50:41.840 Is proclaimed 00:50:41.840 --> 00:50:43.600 And when you think of 00:50:43.600 --> 00:50:45.680 Forgiveness of sins 00:50:45.680 --> 00:50:47.160 That lies at the heart 00:50:47.160 --> 00:50:47.740 Of the message 00:50:47.740 --> 00:50:48.520 Of the gospel 00:50:48.520 --> 00:50:51.380 That's really what 00:50:51.380 --> 00:50:53.020 Paul is emphasizing here 00:50:53.020 --> 00:50:53.860 For these Jews 00:50:53.860 --> 00:50:55.340 In Antioch 00:50:55.340 --> 00:50:55.340 00:50:55.340 --> 00:50:56.079 In Pisidia 00:50:56.079 --> 00:50:59.200 And it's a crucial 00:50:59.200 --> 00:51:00.380 Emphasis 00:51:00.380 --> 00:51:01.840 Because it means 00:51:01.840 --> 00:51:02.599 Freedom 00:51:02.599 --> 00:51:04.280 From condemnation 00:51:04.280 --> 00:51:05.180 That's really what 00:51:05.180 --> 00:51:05.480 He's saying 00:51:05.480 --> 00:51:06.760 Forgiveness of sins 00:51:06.760 --> 00:51:07.740 Is proclaimed to you 00:51:07.740 --> 00:51:09.480 And everyone 00:51:09.480 --> 00:51:10.260 Who believes 00:51:10.260 --> 00:51:11.740 Is freed from 00:51:11.740 --> 00:51:13.280 Delivered from 00:51:13.280 --> 00:51:14.840 Everything from 00:51:14.840 --> 00:51:15.599 Which you could not 00:51:15.599 --> 00:51:16.519 Be freed by the law 00:51:16.519 --> 00:51:16.980 Of Moses 00:51:16.980 --> 00:51:17.820 Here were these Jews 00:51:17.820 --> 00:51:18.200 Thinking 00:51:18.200 --> 00:51:19.380 The law of Moses 00:51:19.380 --> 00:51:20.059 Is ours 00:51:20.059 --> 00:51:20.760 God gave us 00:51:20.760 --> 00:51:21.480 The law of Moses 00:51:21.480 --> 00:51:22.460 If we obey 00:51:22.460 --> 00:51:23.340 The law of Moses 00:51:23.340 --> 00:51:24.600 Then we're right 00:51:24.600 --> 00:51:25.320 With God 00:51:25.320 --> 00:51:26.820 We are righteous people 00:51:26.820 --> 00:51:28.220 And Paul as you see 00:51:28.220 --> 00:51:29.460 Particularly in Romans 00:51:29.460 --> 00:51:30.220 And Galatians 00:51:30.220 --> 00:51:31.200 You read these epistles 00:51:31.200 --> 00:51:31.700 He's saying 00:51:31.700 --> 00:51:32.820 No that's not how 00:51:32.820 --> 00:51:34.000 You come to be justified 00:51:34.000 --> 00:51:35.579 You cannot be justified 00:51:35.579 --> 00:51:36.900 By your own efforts 00:51:36.900 --> 00:51:37.780 However much 00:51:37.780 --> 00:51:38.559 You keep the law 00:51:38.559 --> 00:51:39.260 And who knew that 00:51:39.260 --> 00:51:40.220 Better than Paul 00:51:40.220 --> 00:51:42.740 Who tried mightily 00:51:42.740 --> 00:51:43.900 By his own efforts 00:51:43.900 --> 00:51:45.700 To persuade himself 00:51:45.700 --> 00:51:46.539 That he was right 00:51:46.539 --> 00:51:47.200 With God 00:51:47.200 --> 00:51:49.800 Until he came 00:51:49.800 --> 00:51:51.480 To meet with Jesus 00:51:51.480 --> 00:51:52.800 On the road to Damascus 00:51:52.800 --> 00:51:56.680 And Jesus 00:51:56.680 --> 00:51:58.600 Knocked him 00:51:58.600 --> 00:51:59.440 To his knees 00:51:59.440 --> 00:52:02.340 And actually 00:52:02.340 --> 00:52:02.720 So 00:52:02.720 --> 00:52:05.600 Said to Paul 00:52:05.600 --> 00:52:06.260 That he was actually 00:52:06.260 --> 00:52:07.160 A persecutor 00:52:07.160 --> 00:52:09.940 Rather than a righteous man 00:52:09.940 --> 00:52:12.900 Persecutor of God's people 00:52:12.900 --> 00:52:16.480 That was the turning point 00:52:16.480 --> 00:52:16.980 Especially 00:52:16.980 --> 00:52:19.019 In the life of the apostle 00:52:19.019 --> 00:52:20.860 And from then on 00:52:20.860 --> 00:52:21.380 He sought 00:52:21.380 --> 00:52:22.500 To emphasize 00:52:22.500 --> 00:52:23.519 At the heart 00:52:23.519 --> 00:52:24.579 Of the gospel message 00:52:24.579 --> 00:52:25.139 He preached 00:52:25.139 --> 00:52:26.860 Here is forgiveness 00:52:26.860 --> 00:52:28.780 Not one that you can 00:52:28.780 --> 00:52:30.079 Manufacture for yourself 00:52:30.079 --> 00:52:30.940 You don't need to 00:52:30.940 --> 00:52:31.920 Not one you can 00:52:31.920 --> 00:52:32.900 Create for yourself 00:52:32.900 --> 00:52:33.900 It's not necessary 00:52:33.900 --> 00:52:35.199 It's already there 00:52:35.199 --> 00:52:36.500 In the person and work 00:52:36.500 --> 00:52:37.019 Of Jesus 00:52:37.019 --> 00:52:38.360 Who died and rose 00:52:38.360 --> 00:52:38.940 From the dead 00:52:38.940 --> 00:52:39.579 And therefore 00:52:39.579 --> 00:52:40.719 On the basis of that 00:52:40.719 --> 00:52:42.139 Forgiveness of sins 00:52:42.139 --> 00:52:43.780 Is declared to you 00:52:43.780 --> 00:52:44.559 And to everyone 00:52:44.559 --> 00:52:45.199 Who believes 00:52:45.199 --> 00:52:46.279 They are freed 00:52:46.279 --> 00:52:47.879 From the sentence 00:52:47.879 --> 00:52:48.539 Of the law 00:52:48.539 --> 00:52:49.759 From condemnation 00:52:49.759 --> 00:52:50.619 For what the law 00:52:50.619 --> 00:52:51.399 Could not do 00:52:51.399 --> 00:52:52.699 Could not be done 00:52:52.699 --> 00:52:54.279 By the law of Moses 00:52:54.280 --> 00:52:57.920 And that's such an 00:52:57.920 --> 00:52:58.720 Important emphasis 00:52:58.720 --> 00:52:59.400 Right through 00:52:59.400 --> 00:53:00.600 The course of 00:53:00.600 --> 00:53:02.820 New testament history 00:53:02.820 --> 00:53:03.980 And on to our own day 00:53:03.980 --> 00:53:05.340 There are millions 00:53:05.340 --> 00:53:06.160 In the world tonight 00:53:06.160 --> 00:53:06.760 Who think that 00:53:06.760 --> 00:53:08.080 Being a Christian 00:53:08.080 --> 00:53:09.660 Means doing everything 00:53:09.660 --> 00:53:10.620 The best you can 00:53:10.620 --> 00:53:12.620 And because God is kind 00:53:12.620 --> 00:53:13.300 He's not going to 00:53:13.300 --> 00:53:14.040 Reject you 00:53:14.040 --> 00:53:16.100 God is kind 00:53:16.100 --> 00:53:17.120 God is good 00:53:17.120 --> 00:53:18.120 The goodness of God 00:53:18.120 --> 00:53:19.519 Is nowhere better 00:53:19.519 --> 00:53:20.540 Emphasized than in the 00:53:20.540 --> 00:53:21.720 Provision of a saviour 00:53:21.720 --> 00:53:22.320 For us 00:53:22.320 --> 00:53:24.700 But it's not because 00:53:24.700 --> 00:53:26.039 We do certain things 00:53:26.039 --> 00:53:26.860 Ourselves 00:53:26.860 --> 00:53:28.519 Not even because 00:53:28.519 --> 00:53:29.620 Of our faith in him 00:53:29.620 --> 00:53:31.380 That we're saved 00:53:31.380 --> 00:53:32.180 We're saved because 00:53:32.180 --> 00:53:32.600 Of him 00:53:32.600 --> 00:53:34.700 And because of 00:53:34.700 --> 00:53:35.460 What he has done 00:53:35.460 --> 00:53:37.320 And through his 00:53:37.320 --> 00:53:38.019 Person 00:53:38.019 --> 00:53:39.000 And through his work 00:53:39.000 --> 00:53:40.580 Whoever 00:53:40.580 --> 00:53:41.720 Believes 00:53:41.720 --> 00:53:43.660 Comes actually 00:53:43.660 --> 00:53:44.580 To be delivered 00:53:44.580 --> 00:53:45.620 Freed from 00:53:45.620 --> 00:53:47.860 What the law of Moses 00:53:47.860 --> 00:53:49.180 Could not free them from 00:53:49.180 --> 00:53:50.660 Now that's 00:53:50.659 --> 00:53:52.480 That's through freedom 00:53:52.480 --> 00:53:53.199 And I've emphasized 00:53:53.199 --> 00:53:54.099 It many times 00:53:54.099 --> 00:53:54.799 In this pulpit 00:53:54.799 --> 00:53:56.339 Freedom is not 00:53:56.339 --> 00:53:57.019 The definition 00:53:57.019 --> 00:53:57.920 The world gives 00:53:57.920 --> 00:53:58.539 To freedom 00:53:58.539 --> 00:53:59.960 Freedom for you 00:53:59.960 --> 00:54:00.759 And for me tonight 00:54:00.759 --> 00:54:01.940 Is not what the world 00:54:01.940 --> 00:54:02.659 Especially that 00:54:02.659 --> 00:54:04.199 Atheistic hostile world 00:54:04.199 --> 00:54:04.799 To the gospel 00:54:04.799 --> 00:54:06.039 Says is freedom 00:54:06.039 --> 00:54:06.559 That freedom 00:54:06.559 --> 00:54:07.799 Is just casting off 00:54:07.799 --> 00:54:09.079 These things of the bible 00:54:09.079 --> 00:54:10.139 These things of religion 00:54:10.139 --> 00:54:11.299 Especially these things 00:54:11.299 --> 00:54:12.379 Of the Christian religion 00:54:12.379 --> 00:54:13.139 And especially 00:54:13.139 --> 00:54:14.219 Of reformed religion 00:54:14.219 --> 00:54:15.379 Where Jesus is the 00:54:15.379 --> 00:54:16.199 Center of everything 00:54:16.199 --> 00:54:17.199 Do away with that 00:54:17.199 --> 00:54:18.019 Just follow your own 00:54:18.019 --> 00:54:18.639 Inclinations 00:54:18.639 --> 00:54:20.059 Do the best you can 00:54:20.059 --> 00:54:21.319 As you see your life 00:54:21.319 --> 00:54:22.019 Developing 00:54:22.019 --> 00:54:25.039 That's an argument 00:54:25.039 --> 00:54:25.940 From the pit 00:54:25.940 --> 00:54:29.199 It's an argument 00:54:29.199 --> 00:54:29.819 From the devil 00:54:29.819 --> 00:54:30.299 Who wants to 00:54:30.299 --> 00:54:31.159 Destroy you 00:54:31.159 --> 00:54:33.879 And end up 00:54:33.879 --> 00:54:34.159 With him 00:54:34.159 --> 00:54:35.759 In a lost eternity 00:54:35.759 --> 00:54:39.039 Now God is saying 00:54:39.039 --> 00:54:41.339 Forget about 00:54:41.339 --> 00:54:42.279 Trying to do the best 00:54:42.279 --> 00:54:42.699 You can 00:54:42.699 --> 00:54:43.799 In order to be saved 00:54:43.799 --> 00:54:46.000 Because I have 00:54:46.000 --> 00:54:46.659 Someone here 00:54:46.659 --> 00:54:47.539 Who has done 00:54:47.539 --> 00:54:48.440 The best he could 00:54:48.440 --> 00:54:49.320 And that's far better 00:54:49.320 --> 00:54:50.280 Than your best 00:54:50.280 --> 00:54:52.220 The best 00:54:52.220 --> 00:54:54.019 That Jesus is 00:54:54.019 --> 00:54:55.639 And that Jesus has done 00:54:55.639 --> 00:54:57.880 And you don't need 00:54:57.880 --> 00:55:00.119 Anything other than that 00:55:00.119 --> 00:55:01.860 To be right with God 00:55:01.860 --> 00:55:03.420 When you reach out 00:55:03.420 --> 00:55:04.039 By faith 00:55:04.039 --> 00:55:04.800 And take Jesus 00:55:04.800 --> 00:55:05.460 To yourself 00:55:05.460 --> 00:55:07.139 This is what comes 00:55:07.139 --> 00:55:08.000 Into your possession 00:55:08.000 --> 00:55:09.500 This is what's marked up 00:55:09.500 --> 00:55:10.139 On your account 00:55:10.139 --> 00:55:11.200 In eternity 00:55:11.200 --> 00:55:12.119 By God 00:55:12.119 --> 00:55:13.819 This person 00:55:13.819 --> 00:55:13.819 00:55:13.819 --> 00:55:15.239 Is now righteous 00:55:15.239 --> 00:55:17.359 Because the righteousness 00:55:17.359 --> 00:55:18.839 Of my son 00:55:18.839 --> 00:55:19.559 God is saying 00:55:19.559 --> 00:55:21.099 Has become theirs 00:55:21.099 --> 00:55:25.139 In Colossians chapter 2 00:55:25.139 --> 00:55:26.639 And verse 6 00:55:26.639 --> 00:55:27.599 You find it put there 00:55:27.599 --> 00:55:29.920 That again faith 00:55:29.920 --> 00:55:30.980 And trust in Christ 00:55:30.980 --> 00:55:32.219 Is emphasized 00:55:32.219 --> 00:55:33.480 Because faith is 00:55:33.480 --> 00:55:35.460 Essentially trust in Jesus 00:55:35.460 --> 00:55:36.799 And Colossians 2 00:55:36.799 --> 00:55:38.299 And verse 6 00:55:38.299 --> 00:55:39.019 Puts it there 00:55:39.019 --> 00:55:41.779 Where you find 00:55:41.779 --> 00:55:43.619 Paul emphasizing 00:55:43.619 --> 00:55:45.360 How they received 00:55:45.360 --> 00:55:46.159 Jesus Christ 00:55:46.159 --> 00:55:47.420 As you received 00:55:47.420 --> 00:55:48.619 Christ Jesus 00:55:48.619 --> 00:55:49.259 The Lord 00:55:49.259 --> 00:55:50.859 So walk in them 00:55:50.859 --> 00:55:52.059 He's emphasizing for them 00:55:52.059 --> 00:55:53.659 How they have to continue 00:55:53.659 --> 00:55:54.960 In the form 00:55:54.960 --> 00:55:55.899 And way of life 00:55:55.899 --> 00:55:56.859 That they began 00:55:56.859 --> 00:55:58.239 When they came to Christ 00:55:58.239 --> 00:55:58.940 First of all 00:55:58.940 --> 00:56:00.500 But the word received 00:56:00.500 --> 00:56:01.339 There is important 00:56:01.339 --> 00:56:02.839 And it's important 00:56:02.839 --> 00:56:03.319 To remember 00:56:03.319 --> 00:56:05.500 That we receive Christ 00:56:05.500 --> 00:56:06.819 Remember that great 00:56:06.819 --> 00:56:08.399 Catechism 31 00:56:08.400 --> 00:56:11.340 Preceded by the 00:56:11.340 --> 00:56:12.599 Previous 132 00:56:12.599 --> 00:56:13.500 How does the spirit 00:56:13.500 --> 00:56:14.340 Apply to us 00:56:14.340 --> 00:56:15.380 The redemption 00:56:15.380 --> 00:56:17.280 Purchased by Christ 00:56:17.280 --> 00:56:18.019 The spirit 00:56:18.019 --> 00:56:19.280 Applies to us 00:56:19.280 --> 00:56:19.940 The redemption 00:56:19.940 --> 00:56:21.300 Purchased by Christ 00:56:21.300 --> 00:56:23.400 By working faith in us 00:56:23.400 --> 00:56:24.260 And thereby 00:56:24.260 --> 00:56:26.019 Uniting us to Christ 00:56:26.019 --> 00:56:27.780 In our effectual calling 00:56:27.780 --> 00:56:29.519 And in effectual calling 00:56:29.519 --> 00:56:30.619 Which is the next question 00:56:30.619 --> 00:56:31.980 And answer in the catechism 00:56:31.980 --> 00:56:33.200 We're reminded that 00:56:33.200 --> 00:56:34.200 Effectual calling 00:56:34.200 --> 00:56:35.500 Involves 00:56:35.500 --> 00:56:36.780 God persuading 00:56:36.780 --> 00:56:38.340 And enabling 00:56:38.340 --> 00:56:40.019 Us to embrace 00:56:40.019 --> 00:56:41.059 Jesus Christ 00:56:41.059 --> 00:56:42.300 Freely offered 00:56:42.300 --> 00:56:43.039 In the gospel 00:56:43.039 --> 00:56:46.000 So don't go along 00:56:46.000 --> 00:56:46.800 With the idea 00:56:46.800 --> 00:56:48.400 Though it may sound 00:56:48.400 --> 00:56:48.900 Nice 00:56:48.900 --> 00:56:51.120 That a Christian 00:56:51.120 --> 00:56:51.660 Is somebody 00:56:51.660 --> 00:56:52.680 Who believes 00:56:52.680 --> 00:56:54.100 A certain set 00:56:54.100 --> 00:56:55.980 Of principles 00:56:55.980 --> 00:56:57.559 And of promises 00:56:57.559 --> 00:56:58.760 And of commandments 00:56:58.760 --> 00:57:00.140 Or you might say 00:57:00.140 --> 00:57:00.940 The whole Bible 00:57:00.940 --> 00:57:02.220 A Christian is somebody 00:57:02.220 --> 00:57:03.640 Who believes that 00:57:03.640 --> 00:57:04.680 Who believes that 00:57:04.680 --> 00:57:05.300 To be true 00:57:05.300 --> 00:57:07.620 Of course a Christian 00:57:07.620 --> 00:57:08.280 Believes that 00:57:08.280 --> 00:57:08.840 To be true 00:57:08.840 --> 00:57:10.740 But a Christian 00:57:10.740 --> 00:57:11.460 Primarily 00:57:11.460 --> 00:57:12.880 A believer 00:57:12.880 --> 00:57:13.660 Primarily 00:57:13.660 --> 00:57:15.380 A saved person 00:57:15.380 --> 00:57:16.300 Primarily 00:57:16.300 --> 00:57:17.600 Is one who has 00:57:17.600 --> 00:57:18.720 Embraced Christ 00:57:18.720 --> 00:57:20.380 There is no salvation 00:57:20.380 --> 00:57:21.820 By just saying 00:57:21.820 --> 00:57:22.480 Well I believe 00:57:22.480 --> 00:57:23.580 Everything that's in the Bible 00:57:23.580 --> 00:57:24.720 But I'm not going to 00:57:24.720 --> 00:57:25.980 Embrace that way of life 00:57:25.980 --> 00:57:27.040 That embraces Jesus 00:57:27.040 --> 00:57:28.940 And tries every day 00:57:28.940 --> 00:57:29.940 To be true to him 00:57:29.940 --> 00:57:31.960 That's a Christian life 00:57:31.960 --> 00:57:34.179 Persuades and enables us 00:57:34.179 --> 00:57:35.240 To embrace 00:57:35.240 --> 00:57:36.840 Jesus Christ 00:57:36.840 --> 00:57:38.639 Freely offered 00:57:38.639 --> 00:57:39.820 In the gospel 00:57:39.820 --> 00:57:40.820 And Paul is saying here 00:57:40.820 --> 00:57:42.059 This is the gospel 00:57:42.059 --> 00:57:43.460 Through this man 00:57:43.460 --> 00:57:44.699 Forgiveness of sins 00:57:44.699 --> 00:57:46.699 Is proclaimed to you 00:57:46.699 --> 00:57:49.340 And by him 00:57:49.340 --> 00:57:51.119 Everyone who believes 00:57:51.119 --> 00:57:52.000 Is freed 00:57:52.000 --> 00:57:54.639 From the law of Moses 00:57:54.639 --> 00:57:56.980 Freed from the condemnation 00:57:56.980 --> 00:57:58.860 The law actually 00:57:58.860 --> 00:57:59.500 Pronounces 00:57:59.500 --> 00:58:01.679 Well he goes on 00:58:01.679 --> 00:58:02.719 To say 00:58:02.719 --> 00:58:03.920 There's a warning as well 00:58:03.920 --> 00:58:04.619 He quotes here 00:58:04.619 --> 00:58:06.400 From the prophecy 00:58:06.400 --> 00:58:07.300 Of Habakkuk 00:58:07.300 --> 00:58:09.039 Beware therefore 00:58:09.039 --> 00:58:10.280 Lest what is said 00:58:10.280 --> 00:58:10.780 In the prophets 00:58:10.780 --> 00:58:11.480 Should come about 00:58:11.480 --> 00:58:12.440 Look you scoffers 00:58:12.440 --> 00:58:13.440 Be astounded 00:58:13.440 --> 00:58:14.039 And perish 00:58:14.039 --> 00:58:15.300 For I'm doing 00:58:15.300 --> 00:58:16.300 A work in your days 00:58:16.300 --> 00:58:16.760 A work 00:58:16.760 --> 00:58:18.179 That you will not believe 00:58:18.179 --> 00:58:19.460 Even if one tells you 00:58:19.460 --> 00:58:21.099 In other words 00:58:21.099 --> 00:58:21.880 He's drawing from 00:58:21.880 --> 00:58:24.139 That condemnatory note 00:58:24.139 --> 00:58:25.840 In the prophet Habakkuk 00:58:25.840 --> 00:58:27.440 That reminded the people 00:58:27.440 --> 00:58:28.179 Of his day 00:58:28.179 --> 00:58:29.539 Of the consequences 00:58:29.539 --> 00:58:30.659 Of not believing 00:58:30.659 --> 00:58:31.800 And trusting in God 00:58:31.800 --> 00:58:35.159 And it all comes down 00:58:35.159 --> 00:58:35.960 To this at the end 00:58:35.960 --> 00:58:36.679 Of the day friends 00:58:36.679 --> 00:58:37.220 Doesn't it 00:58:37.220 --> 00:58:39.139 The cross 00:58:39.139 --> 00:58:40.940 As it divided 00:58:40.940 --> 00:58:42.220 Two individuals 00:58:42.219 --> 00:58:43.419 At Calvary 00:58:43.419 --> 00:58:44.259 From each other 00:58:44.259 --> 00:58:46.659 So it divides 00:58:46.659 --> 00:58:47.500 Humanity 00:58:47.500 --> 00:58:49.719 Into two types 00:58:49.719 --> 00:58:50.279 Of people 00:58:50.279 --> 00:58:52.500 Those who believe 00:58:52.500 --> 00:58:54.379 And those who don't 00:58:54.379 --> 00:58:56.599 Those who are saved 00:58:56.599 --> 00:58:58.699 And those who are not 00:58:58.699 --> 00:59:00.739 Those who will not 00:59:00.739 --> 00:59:01.379 Be saved 00:59:01.379 --> 00:59:03.480 And those who will be 00:59:03.480 --> 00:59:07.339 That's why it's so important 00:59:07.339 --> 00:59:09.259 For you and for me 00:59:09.259 --> 00:59:09.480 Tonight 00:59:09.480 --> 00:59:10.599 With the wonderful 00:59:10.599 --> 00:59:11.879 Privilege that God 00:59:11.880 --> 00:59:12.619 Has given us 00:59:12.619 --> 00:59:13.700 Of freedom 00:59:13.700 --> 00:59:14.760 To hear the word 00:59:14.760 --> 00:59:15.280 Of God 00:59:15.280 --> 00:59:16.480 To hear the gospel 00:59:16.480 --> 00:59:17.760 To hear the good news 00:59:17.760 --> 00:59:18.860 That through Christ 00:59:18.860 --> 00:59:20.220 Is proclaimed to us 00:59:20.220 --> 00:59:21.420 Where God is saying to us 00:59:21.420 --> 00:59:22.640 Here is acceptance 00:59:22.640 --> 00:59:23.260 With me 00:59:23.260 --> 00:59:24.420 Here is righteousness 00:59:24.420 --> 00:59:26.519 Here is something 00:59:26.519 --> 00:59:27.920 That I guarantee 00:59:27.920 --> 00:59:30.320 I will always respect 00:59:30.320 --> 00:59:31.640 And I will always accept 00:59:31.640 --> 00:59:34.720 When you receive my son 00:59:34.720 --> 00:59:35.820 By faith 00:59:35.820 --> 00:59:36.840 By trusting in him 00:59:36.840 --> 00:59:37.740 When you take him 00:59:37.740 --> 00:59:38.340 To yourself 00:59:38.340 --> 00:59:39.200 When you make him 00:59:39.199 --> 00:59:39.659 Your own 00:59:39.659 --> 00:59:41.599 When by faith 00:59:41.599 --> 00:59:42.779 The faith God gives you 00:59:42.779 --> 00:59:44.659 You come to receive him 00:59:44.659 --> 00:59:47.159 Then you receive 00:59:47.159 --> 00:59:47.879 His righteousness 00:59:47.879 --> 00:59:52.019 You receive God's acceptance 00:59:52.019 --> 00:59:53.980 God's friendship 00:59:53.980 --> 00:59:57.079 And you receive 00:59:57.079 --> 00:59:58.599 Everything the Bible 00:59:58.599 --> 00:59:59.179 Tells you 00:59:59.179 --> 01:00:01.539 Comes in Jesus himself 01:00:01.539 --> 01:00:02.119 For you 01:00:02.119 --> 01:00:03.559 As a saviour 01:00:03.559 --> 01:00:07.960 Through this man 01:00:07.960 --> 01:00:10.139 Forgiveness of sins 01:00:10.139 --> 01:00:11.799 Is proclaimed to you 01:00:11.799 --> 01:00:13.840 And everyone who believes 01:00:13.840 --> 01:00:14.440 Is freed 01:00:14.440 --> 01:00:15.440 From everything 01:00:15.440 --> 01:00:16.440 From which you could not 01:00:16.440 --> 01:00:16.960 Be freed 01:00:16.960 --> 01:00:18.500 By the law 01:00:18.500 --> 01:00:19.980 Of Moses 01:00:19.980 --> 01:00:21.860 In other words 01:00:21.860 --> 01:00:22.759 It's really saying to us 01:00:22.759 --> 01:00:23.940 Very strongly 01:00:23.940 --> 01:00:26.380 And very clearly 01:00:26.380 --> 01:00:28.579 Very graphically 01:00:28.579 --> 01:00:29.480 In many ways 01:00:29.480 --> 01:00:32.320 And because of the type 01:00:32.320 --> 01:00:33.360 Of people you and I are 01:00:33.360 --> 01:00:34.559 We need to have it that way 01:00:34.559 --> 01:00:37.019 And God in his kindness 01:00:37.019 --> 01:00:38.619 Has given us 01:00:38.619 --> 01:00:39.660 This gospel 01:00:39.660 --> 01:00:41.300 Where life and death 01:00:41.300 --> 01:00:43.500 Are set out before us 01:00:43.500 --> 01:00:45.619 Where it tells us 01:00:45.619 --> 01:00:46.920 Trust in the Lord 01:00:46.920 --> 01:00:49.099 And you will not perish 01:00:49.099 --> 01:00:53.159 Don't trust in him 01:00:53.159 --> 01:00:55.239 Continue without 01:00:55.239 --> 01:00:56.380 Giving your life to him 01:00:56.380 --> 01:00:58.500 And you will perish 01:00:58.500 --> 01:01:00.699 You will perish 01:01:00.699 --> 01:01:02.159 Forever 01:01:02.159 --> 01:01:05.480 But that's not going to be you 01:01:05.480 --> 01:01:05.880 Is it? 01:01:07.699 --> 01:01:08.159 Surely 01:01:08.159 --> 01:01:11.139 Surely you tonight 01:01:11.139 --> 01:01:11.880 Are going to say 01:01:11.880 --> 01:01:13.659 Even if you've never 01:01:13.659 --> 01:01:14.500 Said it before 01:01:14.500 --> 01:01:16.880 I must 01:01:16.880 --> 01:01:18.559 Come to Jesus 01:01:18.559 --> 01:01:21.739 I must receive him 01:01:21.739 --> 01:01:24.460 I must embrace him 01:01:24.460 --> 01:01:27.059 I cannot afford 01:01:27.059 --> 01:01:28.480 For time 01:01:28.480 --> 01:01:29.320 Or eternity 01:01:29.320 --> 01:01:32.279 To die without him 01:01:32.279 --> 01:01:34.219 May it be so 01:01:34.219 --> 01:01:34.900 Let's pray 01:01:34.900 --> 01:01:37.900 Eternal God 01:01:37.900 --> 01:01:38.679 We give thanks 01:01:38.679 --> 01:01:39.360 For the gospel 01:01:39.360 --> 01:01:41.279 We give thanks 01:01:41.279 --> 01:01:41.920 For your kindness 01:01:41.920 --> 01:01:42.500 And love 01:01:42.500 --> 01:01:43.400 In providing us 01:01:43.400 --> 01:01:45.079 With such a glorious 01:01:45.079 --> 01:01:46.360 Message of salvation 01:01:46.360 --> 01:01:48.360 Lord we pray 01:01:48.360 --> 01:01:49.360 That you would grant us 01:01:49.360 --> 01:01:51.019 To use that faith 01:01:51.019 --> 01:01:52.460 And trust in Jesus 01:01:52.460 --> 01:01:53.440 That would bring us 01:01:53.440 --> 01:01:55.480 Into that right relationship 01:01:55.480 --> 01:01:56.099 With you 01:01:56.099 --> 01:01:57.900 And when we have done so 01:01:57.900 --> 01:01:58.680 Lord enable us 01:01:58.680 --> 01:01:59.720 To proceed in it 01:01:59.720 --> 01:02:01.140 To know you better 01:02:01.140 --> 01:02:01.960 Day by day 01:02:01.960 --> 01:02:03.960 And to come to welcome 01:02:03.960 --> 01:02:05.200 All that you bring to us 01:02:05.200 --> 01:02:07.320 By way of further assurance 01:02:07.320 --> 01:02:08.860 Of the Lord 01:02:08.860 --> 01:02:08.880 Of the Lord 01:02:08.880 --> 01:02:09.580 Of your people 01:02:09.580 --> 01:02:11.480 Bless this congregation 01:02:11.480 --> 01:02:12.059 We pray 01:02:12.059 --> 01:02:13.039 Continue to provide 01:02:13.039 --> 01:02:13.620 For them 01:02:13.620 --> 01:02:15.000 We thank you 01:02:15.000 --> 01:02:15.480 For them 01:02:15.480 --> 01:02:16.820 We thank you 01:02:16.820 --> 01:02:17.580 For their witness 01:02:17.580 --> 01:02:19.160 We thank you 01:02:19.160 --> 01:02:20.019 For their support 01:02:20.019 --> 01:02:21.519 We thank you 01:02:21.519 --> 01:02:22.420 For all that it means 01:02:22.420 --> 01:02:23.240 To us to be here 01:02:23.240 --> 01:02:23.620 Tonight 01:02:23.619 --> 01:02:25.219 And we thank you 01:02:25.219 --> 01:02:26.079 Especially for 01:02:26.079 --> 01:02:27.339 The way in which 01:02:27.339 --> 01:02:28.000 You have continued 01:02:28.000 --> 01:02:28.759 To bless them 01:02:28.759 --> 01:02:30.279 Down through the years 01:02:30.279 --> 01:02:31.880 We pray that you 01:02:31.880 --> 01:02:33.099 Would provide them 01:02:33.099 --> 01:02:34.239 With one to lead them 01:02:34.239 --> 01:02:35.199 In the things of God 01:02:35.199 --> 01:02:36.759 We ask that you 01:02:36.759 --> 01:02:37.299 Would help them 01:02:37.299 --> 01:02:38.259 To focus upon 01:02:38.259 --> 01:02:39.839 One who would become 01:02:39.839 --> 01:02:40.500 Their minister 01:02:40.500 --> 01:02:41.299 In due time 01:02:41.299 --> 01:02:43.299 And graciously hear us 01:02:43.299 --> 01:02:44.299 Now and accept us 01:02:44.299 --> 01:02:45.319 For Jesus' sake 01:02:45.319 --> 01:02:46.119 Amen 01:02:46.119 --> 01:02:49.460 We're going to conclude 01:02:49.460 --> 01:02:50.380 Our service tonight 01:02:50.380 --> 01:02:52.079 Singing in Psalm 85 01:02:52.079 --> 01:02:54.219 Psalm 85 01:02:54.219 --> 01:02:55.559 That's in Sing Psalms 01:02:55.559 --> 01:02:58.940 Singing verses 8 to 13 01:02:58.940 --> 01:03:01.079 Page 113 01:03:01.079 --> 01:03:03.659 If you're using the Psalm books 01:03:03.659 --> 01:03:04.799 Page 113 01:03:04.799 --> 01:03:05.960 We'll sing from verse 8 01:03:05.960 --> 01:03:09.460 I will hear what God the Lord says 01:03:09.460 --> 01:03:11.619 To his saints he offers peace 01:03:11.619 --> 01:03:13.819 But his people must not wander 01:03:13.819 --> 01:03:15.339 And return to foolishness 01:03:15.340 --> 01:03:17.240 Surely for all those 01:03:17.240 --> 01:03:17.860 Who fear him 01:03:17.860 --> 01:03:19.740 His salvation is at hand 01:03:19.740 --> 01:03:21.620 So that once again 01:03:21.620 --> 01:03:23.640 His glory may be seen 01:03:23.640 --> 01:03:25.740 Within our land 01:03:25.740 --> 01:03:27.700 Verses 8 to the end of the Psalm 01:03:27.700 --> 01:03:28.559 To God's praise 01:03:28.559 --> 01:03:29.340 Amen 01:03:29.340 --> 01:03:30.340 Amen 01:03:30.340 --> 01:03:32.340 Amen 01:03:32.340 --> 01:03:32.340 01:03:32.340 --> 01:03:32.340 01:03:32.340 --> 01:03:32.340 01:03:32.340 --> 01:03:32.340 01:03:32.340 --> 01:03:32.340 01:03:32.340 --> 01:03:32.340 01:03:32.340 --> 01:03:32.340 01:03:32.340 --> 01:03:32.340 01:03:32.340 --> 01:03:32.340 01:03:32.340 --> 01:03:32.340 01:03:32.340 --> 01:03:32.340 01:03:32.340 --> 01:03:32.340 01:03:32.340 --> 01:03:32.340 01:03:32.340 --> 01:03:32.340 01:03:45.340 --> 01:03:47.420 Amen 01:03:47.420 --> 01:03:47.420 01:03:47.420 --> 01:03:47.420 01:03:47.420 --> 01:03:47.420 01:03:47.420 --> 01:03:47.420 01:03:47.420 --> 01:03:47.420 01:03:47.420 --> 01:03:47.420 01:03:47.420 --> 01:03:47.420 01:03:47.420 --> 01:03:47.420 01:03:47.420 --> 01:03:47.420 01:03:47.420 --> 01:03:47.420 01:03:47.420 --> 01:03:47.420 01:03:47.420 --> 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01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:01.480 01:04:01.480 --> 01:04:12.980 For all those who fear Him, His salvation is at hand. 01:04:12.980 --> 01:04:26.980 So that once again His glory may He sing within our hands. 01:04:26.980 --> 01:04:40.900 Come to our head together, righteousness and peace and grace. 01:04:41.900 --> 01:04:54.159 Righteousness lives down from heaven, from the earth's faithfulness. 01:04:54.159 --> 01:05:07.399 What is good the Lord will give us, and our madness truth will be. 01:05:09.539 --> 01:05:20.539 Righteousness will go before Him, and His royal way be given. 01:05:20.539 --> 01:05:21.539 Amen. 01:05:22.539 --> 01:05:25.380 If you'd like me get to the main door, please, after the benediction. 01:05:25.519 --> 01:05:26.840 I'll shake hands with you there. 01:05:28.460 --> 01:05:32.119 Now may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God the Father, 01:05:32.659 --> 01:05:36.440 and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you now and evermore. 01:05:36.440 --> 01:05:37.320 Amen. 01:05:37.320 --> 01:05:37.320 01:05:37.320 --> 01:05:37.320 01:05:37.320 --> 01:05:37.320 01:05:37.320 --> 01:05:37.320 01:05:37.320 --> 01:05:37.320 01:05:37.320 --> 01:05:37.320 01:05:37.320 --> 01:05:37.320 01:05:37.320 --> 01:05:37.320 01:05:37.320 --> 01:05:37.320 01:05:37.320 --> 01:05:37.320 01:05:37.320 --> 01:05:37.320 01:05:37.320 --> 01:05:37.320 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01:05:37.320 --> 01:05:37.320 01:05:37.320 --> 01:05:37.320 01:05:37.320 --> 01:06:07.300 Thank you.