Easter Sunday

Isaiah 52:13-15

(This is a recording from Sunday, March 23, 2008)

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Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #209 "Christ the Lord is Risen Today"
Hymn Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Luke 24:1-6
**Hymn #212 "Low in the Grave He Lay"

(please stand)

**Hymn #216 "Thine is the Glory"
Choir "Easter Song"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Matthew 5:17-20

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed
**Hymn #218 “The Day of Resurrection!"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 53
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Sermon: The Plan from Isaiah 52:13-15

I. Introduction
II. Some Remarks Regarding Isaiah
III. The Gospel According to Isaiah

A. The plan
B. The "foolishness" of the plan
C. The plan works
D. Be in awe of the plan

IV. Conclusion and Application

A. Believe the plan and be saved

Hymn "I Know That My Redeemer Lives"

(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