“Worthy are you, our Lord and God,
    to receive glory and honor and power,
for you created all things,
    and by your will they existed and were created.”

Our welcome team members will pass an offering basket during this song.

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9:1  And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, 2 and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. 3 And he said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics. 4 And whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart. 5 And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” 6 And they departed and went through the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.

7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead, 8 by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of old had risen. 9 Herod said, “John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” And he sought to see him.

You do not get to admire this King. You only get to follow him, empty-handed.

I. The Gift vv 1-2
II. The Sending vv 3–6
III. The Fear vv 7–9

If you believe in Jesus as your Saviour and King, you are welcome to the Table. 

Please hold the elements until all have received; we will all take them together. 

The bread is gluten free, the cup is alcohol free.

Introduction

1. What stood out most from this week’s sermon or the scripture passage? Was there a specific point or verse that resonated with you?

Into the Text

2. How does this scripture connect to the broader story of the Bible? Are there other passages that come to mind?
3. What does this passage reveal about God’s character, promises, or plan?

Applying the Text

4. What do we learn about Jesus in this passage? How can this shape our understanding of who He is and what He has done for us?
5. How should this passage change how we live or interact with others this week?