Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #227 "Look, Ye Saints! The Sight Is Glorious!"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Isaiah 55:1-3
**Hymn #250 "Fairest Lord Jesus"

(please stand)

**Hymn #24 "Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q's 37/38
**Psalm 51D"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 64:4-12
New Testament Reading: James 2:14-24
Sermon: Faith and Works from Genesis 22:15-24

I. Introduction
II. The Role of Faith and Works

A. This text follows one of the greatest "pictures" of salvation in the Bible
B. Why does God say the covenant will be fulfilled because Abraham obeyed?

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Faith and works may be distinguished but never separated
B. The one saves and the other shows one is saved

Hymn #391 "My Faith Has Found a Resting Place"

(remain seated)

Communion

Response and Blessing

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

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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