New Years Eve:
Date: December 31, 2001
Theme: Symbolism Vs. Substance
– Matthew 21:28-32
– ( Pastor John Ude )
The Order of Worship:
Liturgy: TLH, p. 5 ff.
Hymns:
TLH 123 : Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
TLH 398 : Renew me, O Eternal Light
TLH 163 : The Death of Jesus Christ, our Lord
TLH 36 : Now Thank We all Our God
TLH 552 st. 1,6,8: Abide With Me
Scripture Readings:
Luke 2:21
Theme: Symbolism Vs. Substance
Matthew 21:28-32
The Parable of the Two Sons
28 “What do you think? A man had two sons. And he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ 29 And he answered, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he changed his mind and went. 30 And he went to the other son and said the same. And he answered, ‘I go, sir,’ but did not go. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. And even when you saw it, you did not afterward change your minds and believe him. (ESV)