Morning Reflection

Colossians 1:18 

And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.

Rejoice the Lord is King!

Invocation

All Glory, Laud, and Honor

When I Think About the Lord

Announcements

Praise and Petition

Revelation Song

Sermon

Benediction

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The Superior Savior

The Superior Revelation

Hebrews 1:1-4

Many first-century Jewish Christians were tempted to abandon Christianity on account of persecution and hardship. Their temptation was to return to Judaism and the comfort of the familiar. The book of Hebrews was written to teach God’s people that Jesus is superior to all and why we should endure hardship for the name of Christ. Let us see why we should trust in the One who superior to all. 

Jesus is superior to the revelation of the Hebrew Bible

Jesus is superior in 7 distinct ways to all of creation.

Jesus is superior to all angelic servants.

announcements

Ladies Lunch

The next Ladies Lunch will be on Saturday, April 18 at Caffe! Caffe! (4301 Clearview Pkwy). Join us at noon for soups, salads, sandwiches, and good conversation with friends. Ladies of ALL ages are welcome! RSVP to Jen Willson.

Growth Group

Join us at the church at 6:30 pm to discuss the sermon and encourage each other in the ministry of Jesus Christ. 

Wednesday Prayer Meeting

Prayer Meeting is this Wednesday at 8:30 am!

Mother’s Day Sunday

Celebrate your mom with us on Mother’s Day, May 10th! Let us honor and enjoy our moms with the fellowship of the church and the worship of Christ together!

Bring a Friend to Church Sunday

Sunday, June 14th, bring a Friend with you to hear about the glories of Jesus Christ and to enjoy the friendship of our local church.

Ties

Pastor Shawn is collecting men’s neckties to give as gifts to pastors in Burundi. Grab those unused ties in the back of your closet and bring them for pastors who will treasure them.

Growth Group Questions

Getting Started

1.     What was the most popular toy when you were a child?

2.     Would you rather eat goat or alligator as your primary dinner protein?

Digging Deeper

3.      Why do you think narratives were God’s primary choice in order to communicate His truth to us?

4.      What does it mean to you that Jesus both made and upholds all creation?

5.      Read Hebrew 1:3. Purge or purification was typically used for ceremonial cleanliness. It was about being prepared to enter the temple for worship. What does this suggest regarding our cleansing in Christ?

6.      What do you think it means to highlight that Jesus has been given a more excellent name than the angels?

Living It Out

7.      Why is it important to remember the glory of Christ when we are tempted to stray in disobedience? 

8.      In the first century, Messianic Jews were tempted to abandon Christianity and return to Judaism. For what are we tempted to leave Christianity today?

9.      If you added an 8th line to the 7 ways Jesus is superior in Hebrews 1:1-3, what would you write about Him?