Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn: Jesus Came, The Heavens Adoring (instrumental)

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Luke 2:8-14
**Hymn #125 "Angels We Have Heard on High"

(please stand)

**Hymn #154 "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q's 7 & 8
**Hymn #126 "All My Heart This Night Rejoices"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: 2 Samuel 12:1-10
New Testament Reading: Romans 7:14-25
Sermon: Spiritual Schizophrenia from Genesis 12:10-20

I. Introduction
II. An Ill Advised Trip to Egypt

A. Abraham's lack of faith

1. He runs to Egypt instead of God
2. Further consequences as a result

B. But God is always "bigger" than our sin; He will accomplish His plan

III. Conclusion and Application

A. God isn't supposed to "bless" us all the time
B. Being vigilant against temptation and aware of our rationalization
C. "Simul Justus et Peccator"

Hymn #135 "Go Tell It on the Mountain"

(remain seated)

Communion

Response and Blessing

**Doxology #631 to the tune of: "For all the Saints"

(please stand)

Praise ye the Lord, His mighty works acclaim:
His years are endless, yet is He the same
O sing His praise, give glory to His holy name:
Alleluia, alleluia. Amen

**Blessing/Benediction