Lessons from the Master

Pastor’s Pen,

This Sunday: Lessons from the Master                                                                               Mark 10:1-31

“Divorce granted”

Those words are heard in court rooms literally thousands of times each week in this country. Divorce has been called an American epidemic, and statistics indicate one out of two marriages will wind up terminated in this way. 

This weekend as we consider two questions, is divorce necessary, and what are its effects, we will look at what Jesus had to say on this important topic, as well as what He told his disciples regarding privilege.

Whenever we come to a portion of Scripture that addresses the topic of divorce, I want to make two points very clear. Malachi 2:16 makes it clear that God hates divorce. But Scripture makes it equally clear that God loves divorced people, and will forgive and use them to further His kingdom.

I believe God wants to use His Word to strengthen marriages and reinforce our commitment “’til death do us part.” 

*****


 We appreciate those who help sanitize our facilities for services each Saturday morning in preparation for Sunday worship as well as those who make it possible for us to ‘live-stream’ on Facebook at 10:45 each Sunday morning, and to post each Sunday’s message on our website (www.fccwylie.org) on Sunday afternoons. 


When you enter the sanctuary Sunday, after you are given a bulletin, stop by the communion table where the offering plates are located in the rear of the worship center and pick up your disposable communion cup. Been following the service, please dispose of it in the trash can next to the rear communion table.


We continue to hold our Sunday services with all safety protocols and pre-service sanitizing in place. No Sunday school yet, and the nursery is not available.  We are now following new CDC guidelines which allow fully vaccinated individuals to go without masks. We use bulletins printed untouched by human hands, with songs, etc. printed therein, and pre-packaged communion elements. Offering plates are located at the rear, or giving can be done online at www.fccwylie.org.


If you still feel uncomfortable attending, feel free to join our live stream on Facebook, at 10:45 AM, which includes communion and the worship hymns. Or the message is available each Sunday afternoon on our website. (www.fccwylie.org)




Lessons from the Master                                                                                                 Mark 10:1-31

                                                                                       

  • Lessons on marriage and divorce(1-12)
    • The issue: is divorce legitimate and when?   
    • The evidence Jesus presented 
      • From the law of Moses
      • From the creation of mankind   
    • The implications of the evidence Jesus presented
    • The conclusion 


  • Lessons regarding privilege (13-31)
    • Jesus and underprivileged children 
    • Jesus and the overprivileged young ruler 
    • Jesus and His privileged disciples
      • The explanation regarding salvation
      • the question of discipleship 

Applications:

Salvation can only be received by childlike faith                                                                    Stewardship is both a privilege and a responsibility     Discipleship will be rewarded both now and in the future

      

PRAYER ITEMS

Viviana—traveling to Colombia

Jackie Permenter; Jim passed away on Tuesday

Rodney Love’s wife Beth— private room, in rehab 

Kim’s son and mother 

Donna Hancock-relief from severe back pain

RADIO THIS WEEKEND: 

Life during the coronavirus epidemic has been incredibly uncertain. Serious illness and death, the loss of income, isolation and loneliness, all have contributed. Brad Fairchild of the Master Life Coach Training Institute provides a fresh and encouraging look at life's uncertainties

Brad joins host Don Hawkins to discuss “Embracing Uncertainty, this weekend on Encouragement Live.

Encouragement Live can be heard Saturday at 7:05 PM central time on American Family Radio (www.afr.net) and on theworshipchannel.org.  Re-broadcast Sunday 9 pm on The Worship Channel. 


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