Isaiah23a Expectation and disappointment

Isaiah 5

Expectation and disappointment

Announcements

Doxology                      Worthy is the Lamb (328 Scrip. in Song)

Call to worship

Bible Verse

As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish, so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater, so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. (Isaiah 55:10-11)

Blessing

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 1:2)

The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn No 102:            “Sovereign grace o’er sin abounding”

Invocation

Heavenly Father,

Open for us the gates of righteousness, and then we will enter and give thanks to You, our LORD. Lord Jesus, You are the gate of the LORD through which the righteous may enter. O LORD, save us; O LORD, grant us success.   AMEN. (Psalm 118: 19-20, 25)

Scripture Reading                     Matthew 21:33-46             

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Declaration of pardoning

“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land; but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. (Isaiah 1:18-20)

Hymn :           “Bless the Lord O my soul” Screen (Ps Praise 114)

Offering and Dedication

Everything comes from you, and we give you only what comes from your hand. (1 Chronicles 29:14)

While the offering is taken up, all remaining seated, sing

Hymn:                            “I love my Lord” Screen (123 Ps Praise)

Prayer for others

Scripture Reading                     Isaiah 5: 1-7         

Sermon

Introduction

Conclusion

Prayer

Hymn No 346:                                            “The day You gave us”

Benediction

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. (2 Corinthians 13:14)

Threefold “Amen”