Welcome to New Covenant Church!
We are so glad you have joined us to celebrate the Risen Lord! This week we will hear a lesson from Rev. Ruan Humphrey called "The Presentation of Jesus."
Here are the scriptures for this week:
Malachi 3:1-4
Hebrews 2:14-18
Luke 2:22-40
Psalm 24
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Rev. Ruan's sermon discusses the importance of being led by the Holy Spirit and the faithfulness of biblical characters such as Mary, Joseph, Simeon, and Anna.
Holy Spirit's Guidance: Rev. Ruan emphasizes the importance of being led by the Holy Spirit and shares a personal confirmation experience through a song.
Biblical Characters as Real People: Rev. Ruan reflects on the importance of recognizing biblical characters as real people and shares a story about a woman teaching children this concept.
Cultural Influence: Rev. Ruan discusses how cultural upbringing, including sayings and proverbs, influenced the perception of biblical characters as real.
Obedience and Faith: Mary and Joseph's obedience, along with Simeon and Anna's faith, are highlighted as examples of dedication to God.
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Tasks: Rev. Ruan points out that Simeon, Anna, Mary, and Joseph were ordinary people given extraordinary tasks by the Holy Spirit.
Simeon and Anna's Devotion: Simeon and Anna's devotion to God is illustrated through their actions and the recognition of Jesus as the Messiah.
God's Orchestration: Rev. Ruan concludes by reflecting on how God orchestrates events in our lives, similar to how He brought Simeon, Anna, and the Holy Family to the temple at the same time.
Prayer (ask for prayer and pray for others)
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