REFLECTION: 1 Samuel 8:4-20 “The Call for a King”
What do you think about having a King?
Would you be prepared to submit to him and respect his authority over you?
God is the king over all creation, and his Son Jesus Christ, bears the title “King of
Kings and Lord of Lords.” He has a claim on us as his people. He calls us to leave
aside our own ambitions and serve him with all our heart, soul, mind and spirit. He
wants us to live out our lives under his kingship as faithful subjects and as
members of the Kingdom of God. In our human pride and rebellion, we reject
those who seek to rule over us. Today we see how the people of Israel rejected
God’s sovereign rule over them and chose instead to be like the other nations. Here
is a summary.
1. Israel wants a King “like other nations”
a. Appoint for us, then, a king to govern us, like other nations. (4-5)
b. So that we also may be like other nations, and that our king may govern us and
go out before us and fight our battles (19-20)
2. They do not want The LORD as their King.
a. The Lord said: “they have rejected me from being king over them” (7)
b. From the day I brought them up out of Egypt to this day, they have been
forsaking me and serving other gods (8)
3. The cost of Kingship.
a. The social cost
b. The material cost
c. The loss of freedom.
4. Our true King.
To think About:
How can we show in our lives each day that God is Lord & king in our lives
and that Jesus Christ, the King of kings & Lord of lord’s, reigns in our hearts?
HYMNS:
TIS 216 Rejoice the Lord is king
TIS 260 Behold the Lamb of God
TIS 133 O worship the king
TIS 134 Praise my soul the king of heaven.
160th ANNIVERSARY
As a memento of this celebration, a very smart red is for sale at $2.00 each
during morning tea. Please purchase one, two or more with money going towards
the Building Fund.
BUILDING FUND
As we begin works on the new building, we put out the call for all of us to
prayerfully consider how we can help with this project which will be of great
benefit to our church and to future generations. We are still needing to raise a
considerable amount. The building fund account is listed at the end of the Pew
sheet.
WINTER WARMER
Soup and rolls are being served today. A choice of three delicious soups Pumpkin,
Leek & Potato and French Lentil soup with a buttery roll only $5."
CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Confirmation classes have begun and will continue from 12miday until
1pm. Archbishop Philp Freier will be confirming people and receiving new
members at our special 160th Anniversary Patronal Festival at 10am on the 28th of
July. Candidates wishing to be confirmed into the membership of the church will
need to attend services in this period and complete the Youth Alpha course. Please
register your interest with the Vicar.
CAN YOU HELP? If you would like to help in serving breakfast at Dandenong
Primary School on a Tuesday or Thursday morning from 8.15 - 9.00 a.m., please
contact Kaye on 0490 090 507. To participate a Level 2 Certificate in Child Safety
is required.
DEMOLITION OF PARISH CENTRE:
We are still waiting on the demolition permit for the Parish Centre but we expect it
to come through any day and the demolition company is ready to go. During
demolition some activities may need to be cancelled because of the risk of
exposure to asbestos. I will post updates on the Friends of St James’ Facebook
page as soon as I know details. If in doubt, please feel free to call or text the vicar
on 0468696253 to confirm if activities are proceeding.
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY 16th June: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
1 Samuel 15.3, 16-13; Psalm 20; 2 Corinthians 5.6-13, 14-17; Mark 4:26-34
LAWN MOWING ROSTER: 16th June – Heinz & Vic
THIS WEEK WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR:
Anthony, Nisha, Mike, Cecil, Ruth, Eva, Charles, Nigel, Jen, Ted, Sylvia, Lila,
Arthur, Fay, Natasha, Betty, Rosalind, Patty, Melenny, Shereen, Lorraine,
Rebecca, Ken, Jim & Margaret.
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