JOHN MACARTHUR JANUARY 22, 2023 - VOL.28 NO.4
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Vol. 28 No. 4
January 22, 2023
John MacArthur
PASTOR-TEACHER
Bill Brandenstein / Minister of Music
9:00 & 11:00* am Anthem
Fugue in G Minor • Bach • Stephen Sturz, Organ Prelude Hymn to the Trinity
Hymn 433 Now Thank We All Our God • Congregation Come, Thou almighty King, Help us Thy name to sing,
Hymn 381 The Solid Rock Help us to praise!
Father all glorious, o’er all victorious,
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above • Trad./Rice • Brass Ensemble Come and reign over us, come and reign over us.
Hymn to the Trinity • Giardini/Thompson-Krogstad • Worship Choir Come, Thou incarnate Word, gird on Thy mighty sword,
Hymn 328 Praise Ye the Triune God • Congregation Our prayer attend;
Come and Thy people bless, And give Thy Word success;
The Faith by Which We Stand • Marino-Nelson/Keveren-Rice • Michael Bohr Spirit of holiness, On us descend.
MESSAGE: THE WAR OF WORDS
Come, holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear;
Austin Duncan • Psalm 12 Thy witness bear;
Doxology Hymn Thou who almighty art, Now rule in ev’ry heart,
Thou who almighty art, Now rule in ev’ry heart,
TODAY
Postlude in G • Cappelen • Organ Postlude Spirit, mighty Spirit, come.
6:00 pm Come, Thou almighty King, Help us Thy name to sing,
Help us to praise, Father ever glorious,
Instrumental Prelude Come and reign over us, Come, O Father all glorious.
Songs of Praise • Riley Seid To Thee, great One in Three, Eternal praises be
Baptism Hence, evermore;
Thy sovereign majesty May we in glory see,
MESSAGE: THE GREATNESS OF GOD
Holy, holy, holy Lord.
Brian Biedebach • Isaiah 40 Come, Thou almighty King. Amen!
Postlude Words from Harmonia Anglicana (1743); music by Felice de Giardini (1769).
* During the 11:00 am service, interpreting in American Sign Language (ASL) is available
in the Worship Center and livestream translations in Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, and
Russian are available at gracechurch.org/live. During the 6:00 pm service, livestream
translation is available in Spanish.
Campus Ministries GraceWalk Grace Books
THE WELCOME CENTER hosts a reception for visitors • Fundamentals of the Faith Grace Books is open after each service and during the week.
following each Sunday morning service. There, you will find It is located on the south side of the Worship Center.
helpful people with answers to any questions you have • God’s Design for Men and
about our church. You’ll also receive one of Pastor John’s Women
books as a thank-you for being with us today. Rejoice and Tremble
• Local Outreach
by Michael Reeves
THE MEMBER CENTER has information about • Shepherds Conference
membership and baptism. It is located on the east side of On the topic of his sermon from two weeks
Volunteers ago, Dr. Michael Reeves clears the cloud of
the Upper Room, north of the Welcome Center.
confusion and shows that the fear of the
Today’s Membership Class Lord in Scripture is not a negative response
103 • 9:00 & 11:00 am • TMS Library (West) to God, but an immensely delightful awe
and wonder of our Creator and Redeemer.
THE PRAYER ROOM is staffed with counselors ready Available today for 20% off retail.
to offer pastoral care. It is open after every service and is
TODAY
adjacent to the Worship Center.
Generations of Grace Children’s Sunday School Grace to You
RADIO gty.org/radio
MESSAGE Saul Disobeys God Benefiting from Life’s Trials
PASSAGE 1 Samuel 13–15 • KKLA 99.5 FM LOS ANGELES M–F 6:30 am & 7:30 pm
• KDAR 98.3 FM OXNARD•VENTURA M–F 2:00 & 10:00 am; Sun 2:00 am
PRINCIPLE God’s Word is authoritative and must be obeyed. • KABC 790 AM LOS ANGELES Sat 7:30 am
FEATURED HYMN “My Jesus, I Love Thee” (Hymns of Grace No. 380)
TELEVISION gty.org/television
ASK YOUR CHILD How did Saul try to justify his actions?
“Winning the Battle Against Sin, Part 2”
APPLY By submitting to the authority of God’s Word and obeying it completely. • NRBTV CHANNEL 378 ON DIRECTV Sunday 6:30 pm
THIS WEEK As a family, read 1 Samuel 13–15. ONLINE gty.org
NEXT WEEK 1 Samuel 16 • John MacArthur’s sermons: audio, video, and transcripts
• Resource library: blog, devotionals, articles, Q&As, and more
Adapted from the Generations of Grace Family Devotional, available at Grace Books. • Mobile apps: “The Study Bible” and “Grace to You Sermons”Redeeming Reads
As people of the Word, we understand the power of language. Jesus Christ is the living Word
(John 1:1), and since the beginning of time, God’s Word has defined and ordered His creation. In
the same way, it is words that define and order our thoughts. This week, we’ve asked two of our
elders to recommend some of their own favorite titles; if you’re interested in reading that is both
edifying and engaging, be sure to take advantage of these valuable resources.
FEATURE
We Will Not Be Silenced, by Erwin W. Lutzer
We Will Not Be Silenced is a sobering account of Fearful we are allowing this secular culture to
the forces that are attempting to dismantle our inform our thinking or even raise our children, Dr.
Scriptural values to make way for a godless future. Lutzer shines a light on current issues such as
Tracing the unraveling of the American culture, Dr. diversity, race, gender, media, and free speech. He
Erwin Lutzer, pastor emeritus of the Moody Church, exhorts us not to remain silent but to respond
notes how the secular left is attacking our Judeo- courageously to the current attacks on Christianity. He
Christian values with the goal of destroying the encourages us to keep our focus on the gospel, to
nuclear family, importing sexually explicit curriculum identify the toxic responses that secular culture
into our public schools, suppressing our spiritual disguises as solutions, and to show compassion and
values, and curbing individual rights. For this to gentleness to those outside the faith without affirming
become a reality, he demonstrates how the education their beliefs. It is a must-read, especially for parents
of our children is being taken out of our hands as and students. To be forearmed is to be forewarned!
parents and is being surrendered to the state. —Irv Busenitz, CommissionedChrist and Calamity, by Harold L. Senkbeil
James 1:2 instructs us to “rejoice my beloved utterly faithful, and that we need to look to Him as
brethren when you encounter various trials…” Trials, our initial and constant source of comfort and
pain, grief, loss, disease, and persecution are all strength. Included at the end of the book are prayers
guaranteed for believers in this life. In his brief book, to be used individually or in a Bible study or group.
Christ and Calamity, Harold L. Senkbeil addresses a This is an encouraging and essential read for anyone
biblical understanding, attitude, and response to going through calamity themselves, and as a resource
calamity when it touches our lives. He brings decades that can be used to aid and counsel others in
of pastoral experience to this work, which is evident victoriously enduring the inevitable trials of life. I
from the shepherd’s heart within its pages. As he strongly recommend it.
states, “Christ and calamity go together. As Jesus said: —Jon Scott, Jr. High Ministry, Foundation
FEATURE
‘in this world you will have tribulation, but take heart;
I have overcome the world’ (John 16:33). When
calamity strikes, you need Jesus.”
Senkbeil begins each chapter with a verse of
Scripture which becomes the theme of each chapter,
and he reminds us that in our weak faith, Christ is
If you’re looking for a redeeming read, our campus bookstore carries
hundreds of edifying titles. Located south of the Worship Center, Grace
Books is open after each Sunday service and Monday through Friday
during the week.Grace Around the World
The Gravino Family
Jonny & Alexandra, Samuele,
Maddalena, Giuliano
Serving in Italy since 2013
Prayer/Praise
• Praise the Lord for providing the Italian Theological Academy (ITA) the opportunity
to purchase property in Rome.
• Pray that the ITA would use this location well and that we would glorify the Lord in
all that we do.
For more information, visit gracechurch.org/gravino.
HIGHLIGHT
Faith Promise
God’s Design for Men and Women Last week you generously gave $56,112. Thank you for your ongoing support of
Saturday, January 28 • 8:30 am–1:00 pm • Worship Center our missionaries and their ministries around the world.
A conference for men and women hosted by Men of the Word and Every Woman’s
Grace, featuring Chris Mueller. $20 per person, $35 per married couple. Child
care is available for children five years old and under, with advance registration only.
To register, visit gracechurch.org/mwconf.
Local Outreach Spotlight
Neighborhood Outreach
Parent Dedication
Sundays • 1:00 pm • H221–222
This ministry brings the good news of God’s grace to our local community on Sunday
February 5, during the Evening Service afternoons. After a potluck meal, participants go out into the neighborhood to
This is a time when parents commit to raising their children according to the present the gospel, invite our neighbors to church, and learn about any needs our
principles of God’s Word. Parents who are members of Grace Church and whose church may be able to meet. The ministry also does street evangelism at the North
babies are 24 months of age or younger may sign up by emailing Hollywood Metro Station. For more information, call 818-909-5721.
childrens@gracechurch.org. Sign-ups close on January 30 or when capacity is met.Shepherds Conference Job Opportunities
Volunteers Applicants for employment to Grace Church must be, if employed, biblically
The deadline for volunteer registration is today, both in person and online. All qualified as a deacon or deaconess and be a member of Grace Church. For more
volunteers must be members to serve. To register, visit the Patio table today. information or to request an application, contact Human Resources at
hr@gracechurch.org or 818-909-5672.
Support a Pastor
Audio-Visual Technician The Audio-Visual Department has a part-time opening
Help a pastor in financial need attend the Shepherds Conference with a gift of any
(up to 20 hours per week) for an audio-visual technician. This position involves
amount. For more information, visit gracechurch.org/scholarship.
planning, setting up, and providing technical support for the ministry events
that occur across the church campus every day of the week. This includes live
One with Christ sound reinforcement, laptop/video connections, zoom calls, and basic audio/video
recording. Must pay attention to detail and be able to troubleshoot under
Monday, January 23 • 9:30 am • CC130
ANNOUNCEMENTS
pressure while providing excellent customer service and interaction with church
Bible study for women who have lost their husbands through death or divorce. staff and attendees. Must be available to work mornings to mid-afternoons,
Monday through Friday.
Worship Choir Openings Nurse Grace Church has a full-time opening for a registered nurse who will work
The Worship Choir Ministry has openings in all sections. If you can sing and on the campus Monday through Friday, and on additional offsite events as needed.
read music and would like to serve the Lord in this way, please contact the This position is responsible for independently administering basic care under the
Music Department at 818-909-5678 or email music@gracechurch.org to set up current BLS guidelines and RN scope of practice of the state of California to
an interview. children and adults of all ages. Must be able to exhibit love to children, parents,
staff, and adults and desire to serve with patience and joy. A minimum of an
associate degree in nursing is required and a minimum of five years’ experience in
“
patient care is preferred. Position provides competitive pay and an excellent
Who gives the sun for light by day benefits package.
And the fixed order of the moon and the stars for light by night,
Who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar;
For a complete list of job openings at Grace Community Church,
The Lord of hosts is His name.
visit gracechurch.org/jobs.
—Jeremiah 31:359:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm Mondays 10:00 am
Anchored (All ages) T360 Commissioned (All ages) T270 Neighborhood Outreach Monday Morning Prayer Group
Pastors: Carl Hargrove, Pastors: Rodney Andersen, H221-222 Welcome Center
Bill Shannon Brad Klassen
5:00 pm Fridays 7:00 pm
Cornerstone (All ages) T370 Crossroads
Pastors: Nathan Busenitz, (College & young adults) Sunday Evening Prayer Meeting Foundation (Young professionals)
Mark Tatlock, Harry Walls Family Center H114 Tower Basement
Pastor: Austin Duncan Pastor: Mark Zhakevich
GraceLife (All ages) 6:00 pm
Family Center High School (Grades 9–12)
Pastors: Phil Johnson, T70 (Basement) Adventure Club Building Abbreviation Key
Mike Riccardi Pastor: Isaías Muñoz Family Center (Grades 4–6) T = Tower H = Heritage
Chapel (Grades 1–3) CC = Children’s Center
Jr. High (Grades 7–8) Joint Heirs (All ages) T360 CC230 (Ages 3–5)
SUNDAY FELLOWSHIPS
T70 (Basement) Pastors: Tom Patton, John Street
Pastor: Jay Lennington Ministry Directory
Sojourners (All ages) T370
Steadfast (All ages) T270 Pastors: Abner Chou, Administration Local Outreach Prayer
Pastor: Brian Biedebach Joe Zhakevich 818-909-5500 818-909-5721 818-909-5519
Children Membership Spanish 13248 Roscoe Boulevard
Both 9:00 & 11:00 am 818-909-5631 818-909-5644 818-909-5722 Sun Valley, CA 91352
Grace Equip Men Special Ministries
Spanish Worship Services Children’s Ministry
818-909-5674 818-909-5581 818-909-5519
Chapel Visit the Welcome Center for
Pastors: Luis Contreras, room locations. International Pastoral Care & Student Our mission is to glorify God
Josiah Grauman Pastor: Jay Lennington Outreach Counseling 818-909-5593 by proclaiming the gospel
818-909-5503 818-909-5581 of Jesus Christ through
Spanish Adult Sunday School Developmentally Disabled Women the power of the Holy Spirit,
TMS Library (East) CC130E 818-909-5521
for the salvation of the lost
Pastors: Luis Contreras, Pastor: Rick McLean
and edification of the church.
Josiah Grauman
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