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Facing Temptation
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Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #29 ~ Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Daniel 4:34-35
**Hymn #1 ~ Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
(please stand)

**Hymn #80 ~I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Philippians 2:1-8
(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A’s 20 & 21
**Psalm 46A

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 3:1-7
New Testament Reading: James 1:12-18
Sermon: Facing Temptation from Luke 4:1-13
I. Introduction
II.The Temptation of Jesus
A. Temptation #1: Question God's Word
B. Temptation #2: Obtain the crown without the cross
C. Temptation #3: Take Scripture out of context
III. Conclusion and Application
A. First Adam vs. Second Adam
B. Parallel between Genesis 3 and Luke 4
C. Jesus, our Victor!
Hymn #461 ~ Not What My Hands Have Done
(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