Tierra Nueva

Mike launches the “next phase” of Tierra Nueva ministry, putting a pause on devotions for a while.

Psalm 16 (ESV): You Will Not Abandon My Soul

A Miktam of David.

1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.

2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;    

I have no good apart from you.”

3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,    

in whom is all my delight.

4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;    

their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out    

or take their names on my lips.

5 The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup;    

you hold my lot.

6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;    

indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.

7 I bless the Lord who gives me counsel;    

in the night also my heart instructs me.

8 I have set the Lord always before me;    

because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.

9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;    

my flesh also dwells secure

10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol,    

or let your holy one see corruption.

11 You make known to me the path of life;    

in your presence there is fullness of joy;    

at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Sunday! We gather in worship, waiting and listening for God.

Worship: Mike Neelley

Prayers of the People: Danielle Riley

Sermon: Bob Ekblad

Call to Action: Mike Neelley

Blessing: Gracie Ekblad

1 Kings 19:9-18 (ESV): The Lord Speaks to Elijah

9 There he came to a cave and lodged in it. And behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 10 He said, “I have been very jealous for the Lord, the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword, and I, even I only, am left, and they seek my life, to take it away.” 11 And he said, “Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. 12 And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire the sound of a low whisper. 13 And when Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And behold, there came a voice to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 14 He said, “I have been very jealous for the Lord, the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword, and I, even I only, am left, and they seek my life, to take it away.” 15 And the Lord said to him, “Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus. And when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael to be king over Syria. 16 And Jehu the son of Nimshi you shall anoint to be king over Israel, and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah you shall anoint to be prophet in your place. 17 And the one who escapes from the sword of Hazael shall Jehu put to death, and the one who escapes from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha put to death. 18 Yet I will leave seven thousand in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.”

Mike continues in his study of re-setting our eyes in a broken world.

Colossians 2:8-10 (ESV)

8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, 10 and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority.

We gather as a loved and redeemed people, worshiping a possessive God that calls us into freedom from shame and guilt.

Worship - Andrew Lewis

Prayers of the People - Bob Ekblad

Message - Mike Neelley

Closing Song - Did You Feel the Darkness Tremble

Call to Action - Gracie Ekblad

Closing Blessing - Andrew Lewis

Colossians 2:6-15 (ESV): Alive in Christ

6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, 7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.

8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, 10 and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. 11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. 13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.