Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #2 ~ All Creatures of Our God and King

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 92:1-8
**Hymn #36 ~ Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

(please stand)

**Hymn #242 ~ O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Ephesians 4:25-32

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q/A’s 18,19
**Psalm 37A [to the tune of O God, Our help in Ages Past]

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 52: 13-15
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:44b-57
Sermon: The God-Man from Luke 3:21-38

I. Introduction
II.Jesus' Baptism and Genealogy

A. Why is Jesus getting baptized?
B. And what's up with the dove?
C. The Trinity is involved in our salvation
D. His genealogy shows us that Jesus was a real man

III. Conclusion and Application

A. Jesus Christ: Fully God and fully Man
B. False god religions and cults all stumble concerning Jesus

Hymn #413 ~Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

(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