Filling the Shoes of Moses

 Pastor’s Pen,

Sunday:   Filling the Shoes of Moses                                                             Numbers 27:12-23 

SUNDAY SCHOOL HAS RESUMED-- 9:45 AM SUNDAY IN THE SANCTUARY!

See India pictures on pew at rear of the sanctuary

We are nearing the end of our journey through the life of Moses. It’s been an eventful 120 years.  But the time has come for God to appoint his successor. 

Although Moses was clearly disappointed about not being able to enter the Promised Land, he understood that a strong leader was essential for the people to enter the land God had promised them.

This weekend we will review how God handled the process, and how Moses responded.

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Stewardship is an important Biblical principle for each of us to follow:  Psalm 24:1 points out that God owns all, not just our tithe (100% rather than 10%). It is both our privilege and our responsibility to support our church and its’ outreach in our community and the world. Since we are not passing the offering plate as a COVID precaution, we have a plate on the rear table for giving. You may also give on our secure online site www.fccwylie.org. And remember, as we faithfully pray for the needs of our church, and do our part, God WILL provide.

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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) 

 

Offering plates are located at the rear, or giving can be done online at www.fccwylie.org.

 

If you are unable to attend in person, 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)

 

Filling the Shoes of Moses                                                               Numbers 27:12-23

I.               Reviewing the background    

 

a.     Why couldn’t Moses enter the Promised Land?  (Numbers 20:6-12)

b.    Who might be qualified as a replacement? (Numbers 14:26-38)

c.     When was the successor chosen? (Numbers 27)

 

II.             Previewing Moses’ successor    

 

a.     Surveying the land (12-14)   

b.    Selecting the man (15-21)

                                               i.     He must be God’s choice

                                             ii.     He must have a shepherd’s heart

                                           iii.     He must be a man of personal contact

                                            iv.     He must be a man controlled by the Spirit

 

III.            Pursuing the plan 

 

a.     Public recognition (22) 

b.    Personal commission (23)

c.     He exalted himself and Aaron before the people

d.    Bottom line: He flagrantly disobeyed God

 

 

Applications…

 

·       When God removes, he replaces

·       When God appoints, He approves

·       When God sustains, He succeeeds

 

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FOR PRAYER

Bruce Moilan: ongoing crucial health issues

Carroll Holley – In remission

Kay Holley

The family of Glenn Housewright

Shirley’s brother Gary 

Darla: health issues

Betty Housewright-vision issues  

Pastor Don and Kathy-health issues; preparations for India ministry

Viviana-health issues, further tests    

 

 

RADIO THIS WEEKEND 

In today’s stress-filled world, young people are exposed to a variety of evil and distracting influences coming from education, social media and peer pressure. How can parents and grandparents withstand the stresses and have a positive influence on the younger generation toward Christian values?

 

Christian counselor and life coach John Coleman joins host Don Hawkins to discuss this important subject this weekend on Encouragement Live. 

 

Encouragement Live can be heard Saturday at 7:05 PM central time on American Family Radio (90.5 FM) or (www.afr.net) and on theworshipchannel.org. Re-broadcast Sunday 9 pm on The Worship Channel

 

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