Scripture

Romans 15:1–13

[1] We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. [2] Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. [3] For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” [4] For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. [5] May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, [6] that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. [7] Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

Christ the Hope of Jews and Gentiles

[8] For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God’s truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, [9] and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written,

“Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles,
and sing to your name.”
[10] And again it says
“Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people.”
[11] And again,     
       “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles,
and let all the peoples extol him.”
[12] And again Isaiah says,
        “The root of Jesse will come,
even he who arises to rule the Gentiles;
in him will the Gentiles hope.”
[13] May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. (ESV)

Call to Worship

Psalm 65:4–5

[4] Blessed is the one you choose and bring near,
to dwell in your courts!
We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house,
the holiness of your temple!
[5] By awesome deeds you answer us with righteousness,
O God of our salvation,
the hope of all the ends of the earth
and of the farthest seas; (ESV)

Prayer of Repentance

Preserving God, we are flesh and dust, and have borne the image of the man of dust; and nothing good dwells in us. In Christ Jesus, let us, who once were far off, be brought near by the blood of Christ; for he himself is our peace. Show us your steadfast love, O LORD, and grant us your salvation. Amen.

Benediction

May the LORD, who did not please Himself, but bore our reproaches upon the cross, Grant us grace to bear with the failings of the weak, to walk patiently with one another, and to build each other up in love as the Lord matures us in faith.  May the Holy Spirit fill us with all joy and peace in believing, so that we may abound in hope,
living together with one voice praising God for our Joy and his Glory. In the strong name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

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