Jesus: What Do We Make of Him?

Right in the middle of Mark’s Gospel, Jesus stops and asks the disciples a key question, “Who do you say that I am?” That is the question that all of Mark’s Gospel is asking. Mark begins his telling of the Jesus story by saying that he believes Jesus is the promised Messiah and the [only] Son of God (Mark 1:1). From that verse forward he simply (and elegantly) tells of the the events in Jesus’s life and is asking us to decide who we believe Jesus to be.

This Sunday, Pastor Kevin is going to tell us who he thinks Jesus is, and we’ll hear a bit of his life story. But in preparation for Sunday, just stop for a moment and ask yourself (and answer) the question, “Who is Jesus to you?” This is going to be an impactful message for us as a church family at Hope. You might even want to invite that skeptical friend or family member to come with you to church this Sunday.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Meditation”, Graham Twist

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “How Firm A Foundation”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-9a

Second Reading: James 3:1-12

Choir Anthem: “Come, Thou Fount Blessing”, Robert W. Thygerson

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation

Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Sermon: “Jesus: What Do We Make of Him?” Pastor Kevin Murphy

Sermon Hymn: “We Sing to You, O God”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Offertory: “Fantablie”, Markus Nickel

Offering Response and Prayer

The Great Thanksgiving

The Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution

Post Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Praise and Thanks and Adoration”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Recessional and Fanfare”, Walker Baylor