Scripture

Romans 4:1–12

[1] What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? [2] For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. [3] For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” [4] Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. [5] And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness, [6] just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works:

[7] “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered;
[8] blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.”
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[9] Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? For we say that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness. [10] How then was it counted to him? Was it before or after he had been circumcised? It was not after, but before he was circumcised. [11] He received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. The purpose was to make him the father of all who believe without being circumcised, so that righteousness would be counted to them as well, [12] and to make him the father of the circumcised who are not merely circumcised but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised. (ESV)

Call to Worship

Psalm 31:1–3

[1] In you, O LORD, do I take refuge;
let me never be put to shame;
in your righteousness deliver me!
[2] Incline your ear to me;
rescue me speedily!
Be a rock of refuge for me,
a strong fortress to save me!
[3] For you are my rock and my fortress;
and for your name’s sake you lead me and guide me; (ESV)

Prayer of Repentance

Father, we have sinned against heaven and before you: we have all fallen short of the glory of God; for the God in whose hand is our breath and whose are all our ways, we have not honored. Lord, be merciful toward our iniquities, and remember our sins no more. Let us be justified by your grace as a gift through the redemption that is in Jesus Christ. Amen.

Benediction

May the LORD, who justifies sinners by faith alone, unite you in the gospel of His grace. May His Spirit seal you in Christ, imputing to you His perfect righteousness and may you live to proclaim the glory of his saving work as you cling to Jesus alone. In the strong name of Jesus, we pray,  Amen.

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