As explained yesterday, this will not be a typical service as there will be no sermon. However, there's enough here to help you worship God, and connect as we begin our journey into the book of Romans
Prayer: Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal God to you personally as you worship Him and to listen to and apply the things he wants you to learn, and the person He wants you to become.
To Get you ready and in the right mindset...
The church in Rome was made up of both Jews and Gentiles. One of Paul's points in sending this letter is to help both realize how God can accept us. And so, Paul spends two chapters making the following points, Gentiles, the way you sought to be accepted didn't work. Jews, the way you sought to be accepted didn't work, on the contrary, they both fell completely short and left you in sin. The only way to God was offered for free in Christ. One way for all people. Grace.
Next week or maybe even over a few weeks we'll do our own intro to Romans, however, this is also a very good overview of Romans. As you watch consider what stands out or questions you might have. If you're watching with others, discuss those thoughts and questions.
Videos: Intro to Romans
What thoughts or questions do you have after the first part?
What thoughts or questions do you have after the second part?
Song: Grace to Grace
This week's reading is Romans 1-3
"There's only one way to acceptance with God - Grace"
Prayer Time
Please pray for all the people who either have Covid or know someone or live with someone who does. I believe, at this point, we all know someone, personally, who does.