Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
83 Clarence Street, Ballymena BT43 5DR
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 24 April, 2022
“… walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us
an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour” (Eph. 5:2)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
Solomon: Israel’s Wisest King (30)
The Queen of Sheba Travels to Jerusalem [youtube]
Scripture Reading: I Kings 10
Text: I Kings 10:1-5
I. Why Did She Go There?
II. What Did She Do There?
Psalms: 84:1-6; 27:6-9a; 72:10-15; 1:1-6
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Solomon: Israel’s Wisest King (31)
The Visit of the Queen of Sheba [youtube]
Scripture Reading: II Chronicles 9:1-24
Text: II Chronicles 9:5-12
I. Her Amazed Response
II. Her Rich Exchange
III. Her Instructive Witness
Psalms: 89:1-6; 27:9b-14; 72:15-19; 2:6-12
For CDs of the sermons and DVDs of the worship services, contact Stephen Murray
If you desire a pastoral visit, please contact Rev. Stewart or the elders
CPRC Website: www.cprc.co.uk • Live Webcast: www.cprc.co.uk/live-streaming
CPRC YouTube: www.youtube.com/cprcni
CPRC Facebook: www.facebook.com/CovenantPRC
Quote to Consider
Matthew Henry on I Kings 10: “Usually things are represented to us, both by common fame and by our own imagination, much greater than we find them when we come to examine them; but here [in Solomon’s kingdom] the truth exceeded both fame and fancy. Those who, through grace, are brought to experience the delights of communion with God will say that the one-half was not told them of the pleasures of Wisdom’s ways and the advantages of her gates. Glorified saints, much more, will say that it was a true report which they heard of the happiness of heaven, but that the thousandth part was not told them (I Cor. 2:9) … [The queen of Sheba] made a noble present to Solomon of gold and spices (I Kings 10:10). David had foretold concerning Solomon that to him should be given of the gold of Sheba (Ps. 72:15). The present of gold and spices which the wise men of the east brought to Christ was signified by this (Matt. 2:11). Thus she paid for the wisdom she had learned and did not think she bought it dearly. Let those that are taught of God give him their hearts, and the present will be more acceptable than this of gold and spices. Mention is made of the great abundance Solomon had of his own, notwithstanding she presented and he accepted this gold. What we present to Christ he needs not, but will have us so to express our gratitude … So that, putting all together, it must be owned, as it is here said (I Kings 10:23), that ‘king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches, and for wisdom.’ Yet what was he to the King of kings? Where Christ is, by his word and Spirit, ‘Behold, a greater than Solomon is there.’”
Announcements (subject to God’s will)
Everyone is welcome to stay for tea upstairs after this evening’s service.
Membership Class: Monday, 11 AM with the Goulds.
Membership Class: Monday, 6:30 PM with the McCaugherns.
Tuesday Bible study at 11 AM will meet to discuss faith’s unique role of receiving Christ and all His benefits.
The Belgic Confession Class will meet on Wednesday at 7:30 PM to consider the fulfilment of Ezekiel 40-48. This will be the last class of the season.
The Saturday night Bible study meets to discuss Malachi 3:1-6 this week, 30 April, at 8 PM at the Kennedys and on-line.
The Reformed Witness Hour broadcast next Lord’s day (Gospel 846 MW at 8:30 AM) by Rev. R. Kleyn is entitled, “Joseph the Prime Minister” (Gen. 41:41-57).
Offerings: General Fund: £1,288.54. Donation: £50 (Cornwall).
Translation Additions: 3 Dutch and 2 Polish.
PRC News: Edmonton PRC called Rev. Regnerus.
