Lord’s Day Message
Bible Verses: Luke 13:1~30
Topics: Repent and enter into the kingdom of God
Important Verses:
“1 There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And he answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? 3 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. 4 Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? 5 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” ” (Luke 13:1~5, ESV)
“6 And he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. 7 And he said to the vinedresser, ‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?’ 8 And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. 9 Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.'”” (Luke 13:6~9)
“10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said to her, “Woman, you are freed from your disability.” 13 And he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and she glorified God. 14 But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, said to the people, “There are six days in which work ought to be done. Come on those days and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day.” 15 Then the Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger and lead it away to water it? 16 And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath day?” 17 As he said these things, all his adversaries were put to shame, and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him. ” (Luke 13:10~17)
“18 He said therefore, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? 19 It is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches.” 20 And again he said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? 21 It is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, until it was all leavened.” ” (Luke 13:18~21)
“22 He went on his way through towns and villages, teaching and journeying toward Jerusalem. 23 And someone said to him, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” And he said to them, 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. 25 When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, open to us,’ then he will answer you, ‘I do not know where you come from.’ 26 Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 But he will say, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you come from. Depart from me, all you workers of evil!’ 28 In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham and Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God but you yourselves cast out. 29 And people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and recline at table in the kingdom of God. 30 And behold, some are last who will be first, and some are first who will be last.”” (Luke 13:22~30)
Next Topics: Luke 14
Church Meetings/Time/Place
Pursuing Lesson: 15/9, 1:15pm, Postponed
Home Meeting: 16/9 Mon. 7:30pm, Richard Cui’s,
Sisters’ Meeting: 18/9 Wed. 10:00am, Anne’s
Prayer Meeting: 18/9 Wed. 7:30pm，Meeting Hall
Young ProfessionalMeeting: 19/9 Thu. 8:00pm, Meeting Hall
Young People Meeting/Pursuing for Adults：21/9 Sat. 7:30pm, Meeting Hall
Announcements:
- Today after the meeting, Sister Jennifer will be baptized in the Lord. May all the brothers and sisters join together to support and pray for our sister.
- After the lunch today, we will have Spring Cleaning for the hall, we wish all brothers and sisters can participate together. Please listen to Brothers Richard Chen and Patrick Li for arrangements.
- On September 28 Sat. the church will organize a one day trip to Canberra to enjoy seeing the tulips. Please contact sisters Lamee and Joyce for details.
- On Oct. 5~7 the church will invite Brother Titus Chu to come to have a conference with us. Please separate the time for the Lord to enjoy His bountiful supply. The invitation cards are available now; please use them to invite your friends to participate.
Intercession:
- Pray for Sister Jennifer who is to be baptized. May the Lord bless her and her family and keep a joyful heart and faith in her.
- Pray for the October conference that our heart can be ready to receive The Lord’s speaking and the church can be revived.
- Pray that the Lord can give us a rich supply of His words on the Lord’s Day message and that each of us will be fed and grow. Pray that the Lord can open the hearts of gospel friends so that they can touch the Lord and believe into our Lord Jesus Christ through His words.
- Pray that the Lord will give every brother and sister good health, peace and joy in our daily living. May the Lord heal those who are sick according to His good will that we can experience His great love and power of resurrection.
Serving: (Sep. 22)
- Message Sharing: Raymond Young and Thomas Wu
- Breaking the Bread: Shanwon Chow and Benchu Guo
Serving Bread and Cup: Benchu Guo, Jason Wang and Patrick Li
3. Pianist: Nelson Chen
4. Cleaning: Raymond & Lucy Family, Thomas & Lena, Ferry & Inda, Michael & Mandy Family, Yulin & Jessica Family
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