Sunday, April 5, 2009

Announcements: 3/29/09

  1. As of today, the pledged amount t support for Thai mission is W5,050,000/ The envelope for each donor is provided to keep your record.
  2. Upcomming events: Arirang International Fstival (May 10th). Homecoming Day/Faith Conception Evagelism (June, 14th).
  3. Leaders, please check whether any of your members needs baptism report to Pastor.

Sermon: 3/29/09

The Day of Atonement
Leviticus 16:6-10, 20-22

1. Need to atone for sins
  • Most Holy Place, Then of Meeting, altar, himself, is household, and Israel
  • Need of Mediator

2. A substitute for atonement
  • Animal to substitute for human sin
  • Christ to substitute for us

3. Provision of the substitute of atonement
  • History of provision of the substitute
  • No other substitutes

Discussion
  1. Have you ever violated the law and had to pay the fine? Did you feel justified by paying the penalty?
  2. When something else or someone else becomes a substitute for your wrongdoings, what could be the limitations and problems related to it?
  3. The Bibl shows a long history of providing the ultimate substitute for our sins. What do you think are the qualifications for anyone to be the ultimate substitute for us?

Sermon: 3/22/09

Priesthood
Leviticus 8:1-9

1. Separation of Aaron and his sons
  • Set separate from the people
  • As the Lord commanded

2. Perform the sacrifices on behalf of people
  • Role of intercession between God and Israel

3. Imprecation of human priesthood
  • Priesthood fulfilled thorough Christ
  • All believers’ priestly role


Discussion
  1. How do you like the thought that some other person stands between God and you and make a plea on behalf of you?
  2. In what sense was the priesthood of the Old Testament imperfect? In what sense did Christ become the high priest?
  3. How would you take the idea that you have a priestly duty for someone? What are the thin stou can do for other people?

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Sermon: 3/15/09

The Holiness of God and the Holiness of Israel

Leviticus 1:1-9

1. Israel the earthly representation of God’

  • God speaks to Israel
  • Israel separated for God

2. Spiritual holiness and physical perfection

  • Holiness of God
  • Holiness of Israel

3. god’s specific prescription of worship

  • God gives specific prescription
  • Worship sets Israel apart from the rest of the world

Discussion

  1. How does the holiness of God translate for you in practical sense?
  2. What do you think your holiness means for God?
  3. How is the physical perfection related with spiritual holiness for Israel?
  4. How would relate the lesson of the message to yourself?

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Announcements: 3/8/09

  1. Re-grouping for Koinonia is under way. If you want can check the first draft with Deacon Song. Your suggestions are still appreciated.
  2. We decided to take one more week to pray for the fund raise for Thai mission. Please continue to pray that we may faithfully participate in the Great Commision of our Lord. Next Sunday we will make pledge. Our target is to raise 10 million Won (50 accounts X 200,000 won)

Sermon: 3/8/09

Faithful God
Exodus 40:34-38

1. Unfaithfuness of Israel
  • Repeaed acts of unfaithfuness
  • Exodus story of rebelious children

2. Faithfulness of God
  • Unceasing faithfuness to His own promise
  • Exodus story of a faithfule father

3. Israel as God's glory
  • Worldwide news: Israel over Egypt
  • Exodus story of victory's glory


Discussion
  1. Do you see how God is involved in your life? How important is the relationship with God for you?
  2. Do you see at the end God's faithfulness prevails in your life? Share your story.
  3. In what ways does God's glory manifest itself in your life? How does God's glory affect (or Change) you?

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Announcements: 2/22/09

  1. Welcome all the worshipers and may God richly bless you today!
  2. It is already the Sunday of February. How are you keeping your devotion with the Lord? Please keep up your basics, the Bible-reading and prayer.
  3. After Koinonia there will be a mission commitee meeting. An evaluation session for English Camp will be combined as well.
  4. We would like to re-group ourselves for Koinonia. Your ideas and opinion are appreciated.