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This week’s service dives deep into the powerful distinction between a legal contract and a spiritual covenant. Drawing from the story of Isaac and Rebecca in Genesis 24 and God’s promise to Abraham in Genesis 15, the message explores how marriage is meant to be a picture of Christ and the Church. The sermon ultimately points to the unconditional covenant of salvation—a relationship secured not by our works or emotions, but by the finished work of God.

Service Breakdown:

- Worship and Music: The congregation worships with classic hymns, including "To God Be the Glory" and "Praise Him, Praise Him."

- Bible Reading: The reading is from Romans 7:1-7, a passage explaining how believers have become dead to the law through the body of Christ so that they may be married to Him.

- Children’s Corner: Using Legos as an illustration, the lesson focuses on jealousy and comparison. The leader teaches the children that God created everyone to be unique originals, and comparing ourselves to others shows ungratefulness for how God made us.

- The Message: Preaching from Genesis 24 and Genesis 15, the sermon explains the biblical definition of a covenant. It contrasts a modern "marriage contract" (which can be broken) with a "marriage covenant" (a binding spiritual vow). The message transitions into the "Covenant of Salvation," explaining that just as God walked through the sacrificial pieces alone in Genesis 15 while Abraham slept, God alone secures our salvation.

Key Moments & Themes

- Covenant vs. Contract: The sermon clarifies that while civil marriage is a legal contract, biblical marriage is a covenant before God. It challenges couples to view their union as a picture of the Gospel that endures through "bumpy spots."

- Unconditional Salvation: The message emphasizes that salvation is an unconditional covenant. It is not based on our emotions, which fluctuate, or our works, but on the unchangeable Word of God.

- The Trap of "Doing Your Best": A key theme is the danger of trying to work your way to heaven. The pastor strips away religious activities (singing, tithing, attending church) as a means of salvation, reminding listeners that we are saved by grace through faith alone.

- Communion and Remembrance: The service concludes with a preparation for the Lord's Supper. This act is presented as the ultimate reminder of the New Covenant established by Jesus’ broken body and shed blood.

Call to Action

Are you resting in the finished work of Christ, or are you still trying to earn your way to heaven? This message challenges you to stop relying on your own efforts and emotions. Instead, enter into the rest of the New Covenant by simply taking God at His Word. We invite you to trust in the sufficiency of Jesus' sacrifice today.