“Second Reformed 2022 Theme Verse” Sunday Service (9:30 AM in the GYM and 9:45 AM Live Stream)

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January 15, 2022

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You are invited to experience, view or listen to our Sunday morning sermon in one of 5 ways.
1) Participate in our onsite worship service in the GYM which begins at 9:30 AM, SUNDAY at 3757 Mill Street.
2) Watch live on the church Facebook page at 9:45 AM, SUNDAY by going to: facebook.com/srcmarion  There are announcement slides and music at the start of the stream while we wait for the right time to join the service in progress.  Please “like” our Facebook page for future notifications.
3) Watch the same recording later on Facebook at a time more convenient for you: facebook.com/srcmarion
4) Watch the same recording later on our newly created YouTube channel. Just type in “Second Reformed Church of Marion” when you go to youtube.com  Or you can click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3ZNP8OgRarSQXfqzGcn-Q
5) Listen to the audio recording and see sermon outline on our church website: sermons.srcmarion.org

Title: 2022 Second Reformed Theme Verse

Reference: Psalm 126:3

Theme: Be glad at what the Lord has done for us.

    1. Hear the ___________  ___________.
      1. Its contained in Ezra 1, Persian King Cyrus’ 536 BC decree
      2. From amazing Providence to stunning miracles, as in …
    2. Hear them give _________________.
      1. God’s people gladly confess His great grace to them & to the world.
      2. Another confession of His glory: the basis for the Jews’ restoration.
    3. Hear their _________________________ promissory.
      1. God’s people here plead & prophesy how He administers His kingdom.
      2. Our great King is an investor who expects an ROI.

Questions for Study:

  • Some have applied Psalm 126’s main theme of sowing and reaping to evangelism, witnessing.  Is this the main thrust of the Psalm, especially when read in light of Ezra 1?
  • Can you name some other major scripture themes Psalm 126 touches on, perhaps without using the actual terms for those themes? e.g. grace…
  • What part of this Psalm reminds us that unbelievers are watching God’s people, and not always to find ammunition to criticize?
  • How does this Psalm find its fulfillment in the life and work of our Lord Jesus?
  • Why does this Psalm seem appropriate for our church’s 2022 theme verse?