Loving the Lord

 Pastor’s Pen,

This Sunday: Loving the Lord                                                                                           Mark 14:1-25

How much do you love the Lord? For that matter, how can you tell if you love the Lord enough? And how can you tell if others really love the Lord? 


There is no question about how much the Lord loves us. In fact that's the point of this section of Mark's Gospel. (Mark 10:45)


But at this point in our Savior's journey toward the cross,  we are brought face to face with the question of loving Him, as we consider contrasting lines of hatred and love, of devotion and conspiracy, and ultimately of the sacrifice of the Savior Himself. 


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 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. Then following the service, please dispose of it in the trash can. (Mark 10:45) 


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 the latest 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)


Loving the Lord                                                                                                          Mark 14:1-25                                                                              

  • The concern of the Sanhedrin   (1, 2)
    • Their action    
    • Their attitude  
  • The compassion of Mary (3-9)
    • The action she initiated   
    • The observations of those present 
    • The evaluation given by the Savior
      • It was beautiful
      • It was timely
      • It was feasible
      • It was insightful
      • It was memorable


  • The concern of Judas (10-11)
    • His previous attitude 
    • His present action 
    • His purposeful agreement
  • Preparation  by the sovereign God (12-16)
    • Jesus’ instructions about the location
    • The disciples’ preparation for the occasion
  • The Passover-with the Lamb present (17-21)
    • The activity of the Passover meal
    • the announcement of the betrayal
  • The personal application and significance: Communion (22-25)
    • The bread, symbolizing his broken body
    • The cup, symbolizing his shed blood
    • The anticipating conclusion

CONCLUSION: Because a sovereign God sent His only Son to be the Passover Lamb of all time, for all people, we can be personally assured of a place in His kingdom and provision of all our needs





PRAYER ITEMS

 John Royal’s father-stroke

Ken—pulmonary rehab

Jackie Permenter; loss of husband Jim – grateful for prayer support

Barbara’s grandson

Rbeda’s brother-in-law—spiritual 

Darla: Marcia Cruze, peace and pain-free passing, family strength/peace

Jim and Mischa, traveling

Kim’s son and mother 

Shirley’s sister-in-law Janet--rehab

Donna Hancock-relief from severe back pain

RADIO THIS WEEKEND: 

He’s known as the “My Pillow Man,” but Mike Lindell has an amazing story of how God has enabled him to overcome addiction. On this weekend’s Encouragement Live host Don Hawkins will talk with Mike about his personal journey, how he has helped others,  and his experience as an advisor to former President Trump. 

 Encouragement Live can be heard “live” Saturdays at 7:05 PM on 90.5 FM and on www.theworshipchannel.org. Re-broadcast Sunday at 9 PM on The Worship Channel.


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