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April 24, 2022

"Lead Us not into Temptation"(Ezra 9:1-15)

 Ezra 9:1-15

The story of Ezra continues to narrate the exiles' lives returning to their own country. We have read that God led the exiles out of Babylon back to their promised land. This is a great moment for the Israelites and although there are many challenges to settling back into the promised land, God gives them everything they need to overcome the challenges. Of course, later on, the Israelites angered God through their sins.

The first sin we read about is that the some of the Israelites married foreigners. It is not that we cannot marry non-believers or people of a different race. As Christians we are to be salt and light in the world.  We are to make Christian communities but not to exclude others. We need to influence others through the love of Jesus. We need to do this for the glory of God.

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 10:31

The real problem of the Israelites marrying foreigners was the foreigners were marrying to change and influence the Israelites. They wanted to stay in Israel and marrying into the Israelites families. 

Just as people become addicted to something, the first time it is bitter, but later it becomes something they cannot live without. The Israelites started to compromise, and little by little the foreign ways started to take over. We need to keep ourselves holy just as God created us.

We need to do is to be awake or we may fall into a pattern that keeps us stuck from growing into spiritual maturity. We sin. Then we repent. Again we sin. Again we repent.

saying: “O my God, I am ashamed and blush to lift my face to you, my God, for our iniquities have risen higher than our heads, and our guilt has mounted up to the heavens.

Ezra 9:7

God saved the Israelites from their Babylonian captors. After God saves them, He then commands the Israelites to stay holy and stay with Him. It does not take long, but after the Israelites are saved they find a way to escape from God and go back to their old ways.

And after all that has come upon us for our evil deeds and for our great guilt, seeing that you, our God, have punished us less than our iniquities deserved and have given us such a remnant as this,

Ezra 9:13 ESV

We also need to be like Ezra. He cared about his neighbors and their salvation.  Ezra prays as he did something wrong although he had not. He advocates for them. As the leader, he took on the responsibility to pray for his community with real heart. He grieved over their sins and how much  his people had fallen. Ezra includes himself as one of the sinners. Like Moses he advocates for the Israelites. We, too, need to be like Moses and Ezra and pray for our communities asking for forgiveness.

As we read and reflect on this passage from the Book of Ezra, let us remember to pray for repentance and avoid sin while we keep our eyes on Jesus, our salvation .


Worship Songs

112 Once Again

Once Again 

CCLI Song # 1564362 Matt Redman

Verse 1

Jesus Christ I think upon Your sacrifice

You became nothing Poured out to death

Many times I've wondered At Your gift of life

And I'm in that place once again

I'm in that place once again

 

Chorus

Once again I look upon the cross Where You died

I'm humbled by Your mercy And I'm broken inside

Once again I thank You

Once again I pour out my life

 

Verse 2

Now You are Exalted to the highest place

King of the heavens Where one day I'll bow

But for now, I marvel at this saving grace

And I'm full of praise once again

I'm full of praise once again

 

Chorus

Once again I look upon the cross Where You died

I'm humbled by Your mercy And I'm broken inside

Once again I thank You

Once again I pour out my life

(2X)

 

Bridge

Thank You for the cross

Thank You for the cross

Thank You for the cross, my Friend

(4X)

 

Chorus

Once again I look upon the cross Where You died

I'm humbled by Your mercy And I'm broken inside

Once again I thank You

Once again I pour out my life

(2X)




예수님 그의 희생 기억할 때

Because Of Who You Are

Because Of Who You Are

CCLI Song # 3165504 Martha Munizzi

오직 주로 인해



King of Kings

 King of Kings

CCLI Song # 7127647 Brooke Ligertwood | Jason Ingram | Scott Ligertwood






King of Kings
지극히 높으신 주

Verse 1
In the darkness we were waiting
Without hope without light
소망 없고 빛도 없는 어두운 세상을
Till from heaven You came running
There was mercy in Your eyes
하나님이 사랑하사 우리에게 오셨네

To fulfil the law and prophets
To a virgin came the Word
예언하신 약속대로 말씀이 육신 되어
From a throne of endless glory
To a cradle in the dirt
하늘 영광 버리시고 이 땅으로 오셨네

Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit three in one
찬양하세 우리 주 삼위일체 하나님
God of glory
Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
지극히 높으신 주 영원토록 찬양합니다

Verse 2
To reveal the kingdom coming
And to reconcile the lost
주가 지으신 모든 세상을 구원하려
To redeem the whole creation
You did not despise the cross
영광의 주 예수님이 죽음을 택하셨네

For even in Your suffering
You saw to the other side
그 고통 속에서도 주의 뜻 기억하사
Knowing this was our salvation
Jesus for our sake You died
길을 잃은 우릴 위해 십자가를 지셨네

Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit three in one
찬양하세 우리 주 삼위일체 하나님
God of glory
Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
지극히 높으신 주 영원토록 찬양합니다

Verse 3
And the morning that You rose
All of heaven held its breath
부활하신 그 아침 닫힌 무덤 열리고
Till that stone was moved for good
For the Lamb had conquered death
죽임당한 어린 양 죽음을 이기셨네

And the dead rose from their tombs
And the angels stood in awe
생명의 길 되시는 그리스도를 통해
For the souls of all who’d come
To the Father are restored
아버지께 오는 자 모두 회복되리라

Verse 4
And the Church of Christ was born
Then the Spirit lit the flame
주가 세우신 교회 성령이 이끄시네
Now this gospel truth of old
Shall not kneel shall not faint
영원한 주의 복음 무너지지 않으리

By His blood and in His Name
In His freedom I am free
주의 보혈로 인해 나는 자유케 됐네
For the love of Jesus Christ
Who has resurrected me
예수의 사랑으로 새 생명을 얻었네

Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit three in one
찬양하세 우리 주 삼위일체 하나님
God of glory
Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
지극히 높으신 주 영원토록 찬양합니다
(X2)
Praise forever to the King of Kings
영원토록 찬양합니다


King of Kings - Hillsong Worship (1 Hour w/ Lyrics)


지극히 높으신 주


April 22, 2022

I Come To The Cross

 CCLI Song # 1965249

Bill Batstone | Bob Somma




"Resurrected King"(John 20:19-29)

 

John 20:19-29

 

On Easter Sunday, we are usually greeting each other with joy. Sometimes we become focused on Christ's suffering. Yet we need to remember that Jesus endured the cross because of the immense joy before Him. That same joy is what we can experience on Easter.

 'fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. '

Hebrews 12:2

 There are three reasons why we can experience joy on Easter.

The first reason is Jesus is the mediator who restored our relationship with God. Our sins kept us from God and only Jesus who was sinless could restore that relationship. Jesus had restored all things by going to the cross, bearing all our sins, and then resurrecting three days later. It is important to note that only Jesus could do this since he was fully God and fully human. We are quick to point out that Jesus was divine, but sometimes fail to notice his fleshly being. His body had been wounded and, like any one of us who is wounded, those scars remained.

 'After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. '

John 20:20

 'Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” '

John 20:27

 Jesus keeps repeating "Peace be with you!" Jesus restored the relationship and peace with God. The curtain that blocked us from God was torn. When Jesus returns from the dead, he speaks of peace. This is the opposite of conflict or broken relationships with God. Jesus has restored our peace.

 'Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” '

John 20:19

 'On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” '

John 20:21

 'A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” '

John 20:26

 The second reason we can experience joy is that Jesus came to be with us. Jesus came to us because that God sent him.

'On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” '

John 20:19

'Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” '

John 20:21 

'At this, some of his disciples said to one another, “What does he mean by saying, ‘In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me,’ and ‘Because I am going to the Father’ ?” '

John 16:17

The third reason is that just as Jesus died and was resurrected, we can also be resurrected. Resurrection is a transformation of our life. When we die and are resurrected in Christ, our lives are changed. The resurrecting power of Jesus changes our lives. 

'For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. '

1 Corinthians 15:21

 

The Resurrection gives us a new life. When Jesus appears, all the scars and wounds remained. Jesus did not show any shame. We too will have scars and wounds as we sacrifice our lives to serve Christ. We should think of our wounds in Christ's service as a badge.

 'and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” '

John 11:26

 'Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” '

John 20:27-29

 If you believe in Jesus without seeing Jesus, this is good. But Jesus knows that we are weak and have our faults. He will give us the strength and will make himself known to us to help our doubts about him.

Worship Songs



110 Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

 Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

CCLI Song # 4768151
Chris Tomlin | John Newton | Louie Giglio

Verse 1
Amazing grace 
How sweet the sound 
That saved a wretch like me 
I once was lost, but now I'm found 
Was blind, but now I see 
   
Verse 2 
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear 
And grace my fears relieved 
How precious did that grace appear 
The hour I first believed  
  
Chorus  
My chains are gone 
I've been set free 
My God, my Savior has ransomed me 
And like a flood His mercy reigns 
Unending love, amazing grace  
  
Verse 3 
The Lord has promised good to me 
His word my hope secures 
He will my shield and portion be  
As long as life endures 
  
Chorus 
My chains are gone 
I've been set free 
My God, my Savior has ransomed me 
And like a flood His mercy reigns 
Unending love, amazing grace 
[2X] 
  
Verse 4 
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow 
The sun forbear to shine 
But God, who called me here below 
Will be forever mine 
   
Will be forever mine 
You are forever mine 

 


AMAZING GRACE MY CHAINS ARE GONE CHORDS (ver 2) by Chris Tomlin @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com


Amazing Grace (My chains are gone)
나 같은 죄인 살리신
 
Amazing grace
How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
나 같은 죄인 살리신 주 은혜 놀라워
 
I once was lost, 
but now I'm found
Was blind, but now I see
잃었던 생명 찾았고 광명을 얻었네
 
'Twas grace that taught
my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
큰 죄악에서 건지신 주 은혜 고마워
 
How precious did 
that grace appear
The hour I first believed
나 처음 믿은 그 시간 귀하고 귀하다
 
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
나의 결박 푸셨도다
나의 구세주 대속했네
 
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace
넘쳐 나는 주의 자비 
주의 사랑 주의 은혜
 
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
이제껏 내가 산 것도 주님의 은혜라
 
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
또 나를 장차 본향에 인도해 주시리
 
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
나의 결박 푸셨도다
나의 구세주 대속했네
 
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace
넘쳐 나는 주의 자비 
주의 사랑 주의 은혜
 
My chains are gone
I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
나의 결박 푸셨도다
나의 구세주 대속했네
 
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love, amazing grace
넘쳐 나는 주의 자비 
주의 사랑 주의 은혜
 
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
거기서 우리 영원히 주님의 은혜로
 
But God, who called me here below,
Will be forever mine
해처럼 밝게 살면서 주 찬양 하리라
 
Will be forever mine
주 찬양 하리라
 
You are forever mine
주 찬양 하리라


April 16, 2022

April 15, 2022

Resurrecting

Resurrecting
CCLI Song # 7051507

Chris Brown | Mack Brock | Matthews Ntlele | Steven Furtick | Wade Joye

Verse 1

The head that once was crowned with thorns

Is crowned with glory now

The Savior knelt to wash our feet

Now at his feet we bow

 

Verse 2

The one who wore our sin and shame

Now robed in majesty

The radiance of perfect love

Now shines for all to see

 

Chorus

Your name Your name Is victory

All praise Will rise To Christ our king

(2X)

 

Verse 3

The fear that held us now gives way

To him who is our peace

His final breath upon the cross

Is now alive in me

 

Chorus

Your name Your name Is victory

All praise Will rise To Christ our king

(2X)

 

Bridge

By your spirit I will rise

From the ashes of defeat

The resurrected king

Is resurrecting me

 

In your name I come alive

To declare your victory

The resurrected king

Is resurrecting me

(3X)

 

Verse 4

The tomb where soldiers watched in vain

Was borrowed for three days

His body there would not remain

Our God has robbed the grave

Our God has robbed the grave

 

Chorus

Your name Your name Is victory

All praise Will rise To Christ our king

(2X)

 

Bridge

By your spirit I will rise

From the ashes of defeat

The resurrected king

Is resurrecting me

 

In your name I come alive

To declare your victory

The resurrected king

Is resurrecting me

(3X)

 

The resurrected king

Is resurrecting me

Resurrecting

부활하신 예수 날 살리신 예수

 

The head that once was crowned with thorns
Is crowned with glory now
영광의 면류관 썼네

가시관을 벗고

The Savior knelt to wash our feet

Now at his feet we bow

엎드려 경배드리세

영광의 왕 예수

 

The one who wore our sin and shame

Now robed in majesty

존귀와 위엄의 예수

내 죄를 사했네

The radiance of perfect love

Now shines for all to see

보좌에 앉으신 예수

온 세상이 보네

 

Your name Your name Is victory

All praise Will rise To Christ our king

예수 예수 승리하신

찬양하세 영광의 왕

Your name Your name Is victory

All praise Will rise To Christ our king

예수 예수 승리하신

찬양하세 영광의 왕

 

The fear that held us now gives way

To him who is our peace

평강의 왕 예수 앞에

사단은 떠났고

His final breath upon the cross

Is now alive in me

영원한 예수의 생명

내 안에 계시네

Your name Your name Is victory

All praise Will rise To Christ our king

예수 예수 승리하신

찬양하세 영광의 왕

Your name Your name Is victory

All praise Will rise To Christ our king

예수 예수 승리하신

찬양하세 영광의 왕

 

By your spirit I will rise

From the ashes of defeat

The resurrected king

Is resurrecting me

예수 이름 능력의 승리를 나 선포해

부활하신 예수 날 살리신 예수

In your name I come alive

To declare your victory

The resurrected king

Is resurrecting me

성령의 능력으로 사망 권세 이겼네

부활하신 예수 날 살리신 예수

(3X)

 

The tomb where soldiers watched in vain

Was borrowed for three days

사망 권세를 이기신

부활하신 예수

His body there would not remain

Our God has robbed the grave

다시 오실 영광의 왕

사단을 멸했네

 

Our God has robbed the grave

사단을 멸했네

 

Your name Your name Is victory

All praise Will rise To Christ our king

예수 예수 승리하신

찬양하세 영광의 왕

Your name Your name Is victory

All praise Will rise To Christ our king

예수 예수 승리하신

찬양하세 영광의 왕

 

By your spirit I will rise

From the ashes of defeat

The resurrected king

Is resurrecting me

예수 이름 능력의 승리를 나 선포해

부활하신 예수 날 살리신 예수

In your name I come alive

To declare your victory

The resurrected king

Is resurrecting me

성령의 능력으로 사망 권세 이겼네

부활하신 예수 날 살리신 예수

(3X)

 

The resurrected king

Is resurrecting me

부활하신 예수 날 살리신 예수




부활하신 예수 날 살리신 예수 

CCLI Song # 7114199
Chris Brown | Mack Brock | Matthews Ntlele | Shake City | Steven Furtick | Wade Joye


Verse 1

영광의 면류관 썼네

가시관을 벗고

엎드려 경배드리세

영광의 왕 예수

 

Verse 2

존귀와 위엄의 예수

내 죄를 사했네

보좌에 앉으신 예수

온 세상이 보네

 

Chorus

예수 예수 승리하신

찬양하세 영광의 왕

예수 예수 승리하신

찬양하세 영광의 왕

 

Verse 3

평강의 왕 예수 앞에

사단은 떠났고

영원한 예수의 생명

내 안에 계시네

 

Chorus

예수 예수 승리하신

찬양하세 영광의 왕

예수 예수 승리하신

찬양하세 영광의 왕

 


Bridge

예수 이름 능력의 승리를 나 선포해

부활하신 예수 날 살리신 예수

성령의 능력으로 사망 권세 이겼네

부활하신 예수 날 살리신 예수

(3X)

 

Verse 4

사망 권세를 이기신

부활하신 예수

다시 오실 영광의 왕

사단을 멸했네

 

사단을 멸했네

 

Chorus

예수 예수 승리하신

찬양하세 영광의 왕

예수 예수 승리하신

찬양하세 영광의 왕

 

Bridge

예수 이름 능력의 승리를 나 선포해

부활하신 예수 날 살리신 예수

성령의 능력으로 사망 권세 이겼네

부활하신 예수 날 살리신 예수

(3X)

 

부활하신 예수 날 살리신 예수