Liturgy

  • Before Service Song – Ps. 139: 2, 13
  • *Votum & Salutation
  • *Song of Response – Ps. 44: 1, 3
  • Ten Words of the Covenant
  • Song of Response – Ps. 38: 8, 10
  • Prayer
  • Reading of Scripture – Genesis 24:1-67
  • Song of Response – Ps. 85: 1, 2
  • Reading of the Text – Genesis 24:50a
  • Ministry of the Word: "This is from the LORD!" God continues to fulfil his promises of blessing to Abraham
  • *Song of Response – Ps. 136: 1, 2, 12, 13
  • Thanksgiving Prayer
  • Offertory – Asia Mission Board
  • *Song of Closing – Hymn 4
  • *Benediction

Ministry of the Word: "This is from the LORD!" God continues to fulfil his promises of blessing to Abraham

  • When God directs our lives, we can see His will. When we are going on our own path, it is usually also clear that we are not following God's will.
  • Abraham and Sarah seemed to face many challenges to fulfilling the covenant God made with them. First they were unable to have a child, and now they are not able to find a wife for Isaac.
  • Abraham sends his servant to look for a wife for Isaac. His servant prays for a miracle, looking for hospitality and kindness at the well. God answers his prayer immediately.
  • What is really remarkable about this story? Couldn't it just be a bunch of coincidences? The truth is that this story is part of God's covenant promise.