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This week's service offers a profound look at the "love story" of the Bible through the lens of Genesis 24. The sermon explores the journey of finding a bride for Isaac, revealing how this historical account serves as a beautiful picture of God’s heart for His people. The message challenges us to move beyond intellectual or emotional religion and enter into a deep, heart-centered covenant with Christ.

Service Breakdown:

- Worship and Music: The service begins with a spirited congregational singing of "Standing on the Promises" (Hymn 410) and features a moving rendition of "I Will Sing of My Redeemer" (Hymn 517).

- Bible Reading: The congregation explores 1 Peter 3:1-12, focusing on the beauty of a gentle spirit and the importance of unity, sympathy, and brotherly love within the family and the church.

- Children’s Corner: Using the analogy of a "short fuse" versus a "long fuse," the lesson teaches children (and adults!) about the dangers of quick anger. Grounded in James 1:19-20, the message encourages everyone to be "quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger."

- The Message: Drawing from Genesis 24:56-67, the sermon details the story of Rebekah’s journey to meet Isaac. The message highlights the spiritual parallels in this narrative: Abraham as a picture of God the Father, Isaac as Jesus Christ, the servant as the Holy Spirit, and Rebekah as the Church. It emphasizes that salvation is not a burden of rules, but a response of love to the One who has already provided everything we need.

Key Moments & Themes:

- The Revelation of God’s Heart: The sermon emphasizes that the Bible is not just a book of stories or rules, but a revelation of God's desire to lavish His love on humanity.

- Marriage as a Covenant: The message explains that marriage is the primary earthly picture of the relationship between Christ and the Church—a sacred, unbreakable covenant based on God's integrity.

- The Moving of the Holy Spirit: The sermon illustrates how the Holy Spirit, like Abraham’s servant, is constantly at work in the world to call and "adorn" the Bride (the Church) for Christ.

- The Unconditional "I Will": A central theme is Rebekah’s immediate, unconditional response to the call: "I will go." The message highlights that a true heart relationship with God doesn't say "I will, but..."; it simply trusts His provision.

Call to Action:

As we begin this new year, the sermon asks: Is your relationship with God based on "have-to" or "want-to"? We invite you to move past the "buts" in your faith and respond to God’s unconditional love with a simple "I will." Whether you are seeking a fresh start or a deeper walk, may this message encourage you to fall into the depth of God's love today.

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