Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
Ballymena
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 31 October, 2004
“Honour and majesty are before Him: strength and beauty are his sanctuary”
(Psalm 96:6)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
Jehoshaphat, the Ecumenical King (3)
Jehoshaphat’s Military Alliance with Ahab (Part 1)
II Chronicles 18:2-3
I. Jehoshaphat is Persuaded
Psalms: 146:1-7; 118:22-29; 44:1-8; 141:3-5, 9-10
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Jehoshaphat, the Ecumenical King (4)
Jehoshaphat’s Military Alliance with Ahab (Part 2)
II Chronicles 18:4-34
II. Jehoshaphat Asks for a Prophet
III. Jehoshaphat Goes into Battle
Psalms: 102:25-28; 119:1-8; 33:13-20; 140:1-6
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
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Quotes to Consider:
Alfred Edersheim: “…undertakings, however well-planned and apparently unattended by outward danger, can only end in disappointment and failure, when they who are the children of God combine with those who walk in the ways of sin.”
Matthew Henry: “I do not wonder that Ahab should desire the assistance of so pious and prosperous a neighbour. Even bad men have often coveted the friendship of the good. It is desirable to have an interest in those that have an interest in heaven, and to have those with us that have God with them. But it is strange that Jehoshaphat will go so entirely into Ahab’s interests as to say, I am as thou art, and my people as thy people. I hope not; Jehoshaphat and his people are not so wicked and corrupt as Ahab and his people. Too great a complaisance to evildoers has brought many good people, through unwariness, into a dangerous fellowship with unfruitful works of darkness …”
Announcements (subject to God’s will):
We rejoice with James & Lois Steele from Londonderry in the birth of a daughter, Sarah Dorothea.
Gareth Halliday’s mother was hospitalised this week with chest pains. Remember Gareth & Leona in prayer during this difficult time.
This past Friday, Rev. Stewart had the opportunity to address an Orange Lodge in Belfast on the topic “Predestination.” The speech was well received and we pray that the Lord will use this for the furtherance of the gospel.
Catechism: Monday at 7 PM at the manse with the Campbells, and Thursday at 7 PM at the Hamills.
At Bible Study on Wednesday at 8 PM, we will continue our consideration of the pentecostal, revivalist, and Reformed views of Acts 2.
This week Friday is the lecture on “Predestination” in Ballymena Protestant Hall at 8 PM. Remember to come and invite friends and family.
Our next lecture in Limerick is on Wednesday, 10 November, on the “1000 Years of Revelation 20.” Bible study will be held on Tuesday of that week.
The Reformed Witness Hour next Lord’s Day, 7 November (8:30-9:00 AM, on Gospel 846MW) is “Flee the Everlasting Fire!” (Revelation 14:11).
Last Week’s Offerings: £660.00. Donation from Wellington Protestant Reformed Fellowship in New Zealand: £1185.28
PRC News: Rev. Spriensma declined the call from Bethel PRC. The seminary announced that Seminarians Andrew Laning and Clayton Spronk have been licensed to speak a Word of Edification in the worship services. This weekend Revs. Bruinsma and Haak were the featured speakers at a Reformation Day celebration in Pittsburgh. On Thursday a local religious radio station gave Revs. Mahtani, Bruinsma, and Haak a three-hour live interview, along with opportunity for listeners to call in and ask questions.
