God’s Word Accomplishes What it Promises

Summary: The Gospel of Mark tells us that Jesus proclaims that the Kingdom of God has come near. What does this mean? When he refers to the kingdom of God, Jesus is talking about the power of God to redeem people from the power of sin and evil. Jesus’ entire ministry is about God’s kingdom arriving to free people of the power of sin. Jesus has the authority to reveal who God is because he came from God. In today’s Gospel lesson, Jesus uses his healing powers to show that the Kingdom of God has come near through him, God’s son. He has come to earth to reveal who God is for us, and to show us that the restoration of human beings to full and complete health and wholeness is God’s mission.

The 4th Sunday of Epiphany – January 31, 2021

The Order of Worship

Prelude: “Sicilian Hymn”, Benjamin Carr and Geoffrey Lorenz

Greeting

Opening Hymn: “Thy Strong Word”

Prayer of the Day

Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 18: 15-20

Children’s Message

Gospel Reading: Mark 1:21-28

Anthem: “I Trust in the Lord”, by Joseph M. Martin – text based on Psalm 20:7

Sermon

Sermon Hymn: “A Mighty Fortress is our God”

Prayers & The Lord’s Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Lord Dismiss Us with Your Blessing”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Prelude and Fugue” in E Minor”, J.S. Bach