How About Now?
Rev. Benjamin Wines
Mark 8:22-26
We look forward to joining you in Worship this Sunday, starting at 11:00AM in the Sanctuary. You can also find our services online at the HVBC YouTube Channel. Today’s sermon is titled, “How About Now?”. We will be reading from Mark 8:22-26, and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 98.
Call to Worship
Leader: O sing to the Lord a new song,
People: For he has done marvelous things.
Leader: His right hand and his holy arm,
People: They have gotten him victory.
Leader: The Lord has made known his victory;
People: He has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations.
Leader: He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to Israel.
People: All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
Leader: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
People: Break forth into joyous song and sing praises.
Leader: Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre,
People: With the lyre and the sound of melody.
Leader: With trumpets and the sound of the horn
People: Make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord.
Leader: Let the sea roar and all that fills it,
People: The world and those who live in it.
Leader: Let the floods clap their hands;
People: Let the hills sing together for joy
Leader: At the presence of the Lord,
People: For he is coming to judge the earth.
from Psalm 98
Questions for Further Reflection:
In this passage, we see a two-step miracle.
How does that challenge the way you think about Jesus?
How can this two-step process offer us hope?