Theme of the Day: A Church that Knows Jesus
Jesus asked, “Who do you say that I am?” Make no mistake. That is the most important question in the world. And it is a question every human must answer. A complimentary answer can still be dead wrong. Some in Jesus’ day thought he was John the Baptist or the prophet Elijah come back from the dead. Complimentary, but dead wrong. Today plenty of people believe Jesus existed. They believe he was a wise teacher or a role model for love. Complimentary, but dead wrong if missing the main point.
Jesus is both Lord and Savior, the Messiah, the Son of the living God. This truth is the core of saving faith. It is the central message God has called our church to proclaim. What does God want in a church? He wants a church that really knows Jesus.
Matthew 16:13-20
Exodus 34:5-9
Romans 10:5-13
Psalm 138
621 – Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
510 – In Christ Alone
563 – My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
861 – Lord Jesus Christ, the Church’s Head
797 – I Know My Faith Is Founded
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, whom to know is everlasting life, grant us to know your Son, Jesus, to be the way, the truth, and the life that we may boldly confess him to be the Christ and steadfastly walk in the way that leads to life eternal; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia. Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia.