11-29-09

Anticipation In Hope

Advent Series: Promises Fulfilled 

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Scripture Reading: Psalm 25:1-10  

O Lord, I give my life to you.  I trust in you, my God! Do not let me be disgraced, or let my enemies rejoice in my defeat. No one who trusts in you will ever be disgraced, but disgrace comes to those who try to deceive others. Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. Remember, O Lord, your compassion and unfailing love, which you have shown from long ages past. Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O Lord. The Lord is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray. He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way. The Lord leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all who keep his covenant and obey his demands. 

Sermon Text: Jeremiah 33:14-16   

"The day will come, says the Lord, when I will do for Israel and Judah all the good things I have promised them.” In those days and at that time I will raise up a righteous descendant* from King David's line.  He will do what is just and right throughout the land. In that day Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will live in safety. And this will be its name: 'The Lord Is Our Righteousness.'

What Constitutes a Promise? 

What Has God Promised in the Texts? 

Where’s the ‘Anticipation in Hope’ in These Readings? 

How Will you Claim and Appropriate These Promises?  

Questions for Reflection:

To what of God’s promises have you responded?

For those you’ve not responded to, is it a matter of trust?

How was today’s film clip a metaphor for God’s offered promises to us?

Where do you see the anticipation in hope in God’s promises?

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