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The sermon explores the theme of divine compassion and the necessity of seeking Christ for both physical and spiritual healing, using the accounts of the leper, the paralytic, and the man at the pool of Bethesda as primary illustrations. It highlights that while Jesus addresses immediate physical ailments, His ultimate concern is the forgiveness of sin, a truth underscored by the Old Testament ritual in Leviticus 14 where cleansing precedes the application of blood for atonement. The message transitions to the New Testament instruction in James 5, urging believers to maintain a posture of prayer and to seek the intercession of church elders when facing affliction or sickness. The preacher emphasizes that God is not bound by natural limitations and invites the congregation to rely on the prayer of faith, which saves the sick and forgives sins, rather than relying solely on worldly solutions or individual effort.

On the Lord's Day we will wrap up mission emphasis week with Rev. Dr. Paul Ipema of Mid-American Reformed Seminary in the morning preaching "Scandalous Grace", Luke 19.1-10 and I will preach the "Call to All" from Isaiah 55.1-3a Canons of Dort 2.3-5 in the evening. Please pray that both of these will be God-glorifying and will edify our faith in Christ alone as our Savior and Lord. Again, please be in prayer. ------ October 11, 2026 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Scripture Reading: Luke 19:1-10 Text: Luke 19:1-10 Message: "Scandalous Grace"

And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen. (Luke 9:36) **Sermon summary:** This sermon examines the Transfiguration account in Luke 9, emphasizing that the event serves as a divine confirmation of the Word of God rather than a model for seeking supernatural visions. The exposition highlights the centrality of prayer as the starting point for spiritual blessing and the necessity of viewing Christ through the lens of Scripture, where the Law and Prophets find their fulfilment in Him. The preacher addresses the disciples' human weakness and partial understanding, encouraging believers to trust in God's timing and to avoid pride or misinterpretation of spiritual experiences. The central message urges the church to focus on the preeminence of Christ, recognizing that when the voice of the Father declares the Son, all other distractions fade, leaving Jesus alone as the object of faith and obedience.

The Woman at the Well John 4: 1-30

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