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by Troy Spradlin The prophecies of the Old Testament that pertain to Jesus the Christ, the coming Messiah, constitute some of the most beautiful and powerful attributes of the Holy Scriptures. Messianic prophesies give insight as to what kind of person the Christ would be, what He would do, what He would say, and even what sufferings He would endure. Some of the most eloquent scriptures of prophecy that depict these various aspects, are found in the Psalms. The twenty second Psalm is especially intriguing because it gives us insight as to what Jesus must have experienced while suffering upon that cruel cross.
Perhaps, nothing in this world is more iconic than the cross of our Savior. In Psalm 22, we find writings that are precisely descriptive of the kind of agony one would face while being subjected to such a brutal instrument of execution. For example, the Psalmist vividly portrays exceedingly deep sorrow and physical suffering of the victim as being ?poured out like water,? with his ?bones out of joint,? (Vs. 14). He continues with, ?My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue clings to my jaws; you have brought me to the dust of death,? (Vs. 15). Compare those words with what Jesus experienced during His crucifixion, (Matthew 27:26-50; Luke 23:32-46; John 19:1-30), and a connection is easily seen. The psalmist also compares his enemies to bulls, dogs, and lions. Those are rather blunt descriptions of the same classes of the evil hearts who desired to see Jesus killed. When comparing the depictions of suffering in Psalm 22 to the passion of Christ, (translated from the Greek word ?paschein,? meaning ?to suffer?), it becomes exceedingly clear that it wasn?t David, the writer of this Psalm, who suffered such pain and agony, but instead, these words must belong to the Messiah during His suffering.
A common connection recognized between Psalm 22 and the Christ are the words He cried out from the cross, "Eloi, eloi, lama sabachthani?" (Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34). This transliterated, Aramaic quotation is taken directly from the first sentence of the Psalm. However, it is not only the opening words that were involved. According to Jewish tradition, citing the first words of a text was how they identified an entire passage. This implies that all the descriptions of suffering, contained within that mournful monologue, are to be applied to that very moment in which our Savior uttered those words of anguish. This is further confirmed with the prophetic fulfillment of, ?They divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots,? (22:18).
Through the lens of this vividly descriptive psalm, we can clearly see the agony of the Messiah during His worst hour upon the earth. We can imagine how Jesus felt completely forsaken by the Father as He withdrew His divine presence from the Anointed One as part of the punishment for sin. It was not for any trespass Jesus committed, for He was sinless and faultless, but because the Christ was to be the substitute for all sinners. Given that sin separates man from God, (Isaiah 59:2), He had to separate from Jesus in order for the sacrifice to be made perfect, (Hebrews 2:16-18). Surely, the Messiah had never before felt such pain, anguish, and abandonment while here upon the earth and was prompted to implore, ?My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?? His words serve to remind us that the cross, upon which our Savior was sacrificed, did not belong to Him. That cross belonged to you and me. Psalm 22 allows us to see more clearly exactly how much Jesus suffered for US!
Psalm 22 and t he Cross
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ADMINISTRATION- Deadline for all bulletin items: Thursday, by noon.- Sign-up sheet for "2018" service opportunities is at
the information station. This is for Preparing Communion, Cleaning Baptismal Garments, and Nursery Attendants. Please sign up if available to help in those areas.
- Please make sure to turn in your Group Folders at the end of Sunday Night worship so Blisse can update attendance on Monday.
BENEVOLENCE- Our Food Pantry helps feed over 200 people in our
community every month. We need your help to serve our community! Please call Dennis for information, (850) 983-8913. Food items needed: dry beans, mac/cheese and can goods.
FELLOWSHIP- Visitors: Thank you for coming. Please take a few
moments to fill out a visitors card so that we might have a record of your attendance.
WORSHIP- Service Rosters for December are now available on
the Welcome Desk and on the Margaret Street website (listed under "Archives")
- If you are having problems hearing the sermon, there are "LISTEN" devices available in the Armoire that you can sign out and return after services. *Please remember to clean the headphones with an alcohol wipe when you are done.
MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS
- YG Christmas Progressive Dinner has been rescheduled to Friday, December 22nd, beginning at 5 pm. Dirty Santa game will be played w/ $15 gift cards and don't forget to wear fun, yet modest Christmas Pajamas. Everyone needs to sign up TODAY to give our hosts an accurate headcount.
- Exposure is December 27th-30th. There will be a brief meeting on Wednesday, 20th, after Bible Study, to finalize details. Bus will be leaving @ 9 am on Wednesday, 27th.
- 2018 Area Wide & SNAC schedule has been posted on the youth board at the Information Station. Anyone wishing to host a SNAC, please sign up as soon as possible, as dates are limited. If you're interested in providing food, but are unable to to do it in your home, please see Casey, and you can host at the building. As always, thank you for volunteering and showing interest and love in the young people.
STAIR-STACKERS- Christmas Party on Thursday, December 14th @
5:30 pm. See Chris Davis for details.
YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY
IMPORTANT DEADLINE: All Hurdles, Pre-Convention events and $40 registration is due, no
later than, January 14th.Next Workshop is January 28th.
Be looking for updates on the L2L Bulletin Board & FB page. Please see David or Jeanna with any questions.
LADS TO LEADERSBuilding Godly Leaders
Elders, deacons, preachers, ministry contacts, and group leaders: please check your slots in the mailbox in the foyer regularly for church communications. Thank you!
Good Samaritan Opportunity!TODAY at 5:00 PM, socks will be wrapped for the nursing home residents and given to them at the
Christmas Party on 22nd. See Renee Ray for details.
Sowell Farms Christmas LightsThe bus will go to Sowell Farms TONIGHT right after Breakout Connections. It costs $2 per person to ride the train and children 2 and under are free, they also have a small concession stand with hot chocolate and snacks.
Sign up sheet is at the information station!
Member Directory Information Needed!In the Foyer, there are sheets of paper on a table that have information about our members. Make sure that your information is correct, and if it needs corrections,
please change it on that sheet of paper.
New Bible Class Directory AvailableA new, special handout directory is available for the
subjects, teachers, and locations of all our Bible classes being offered at Margaret Street. It can be used for
visitors, or by members, available on Welcome Desk.
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Special - Brooks Singley - still recovering from surgery- Glenn Smith- death of Kay Smith
Cancer - Ensley Webster- Jenny West's niece- Melody Samborn- Burnham's daughter- Megan Sanders- Friend of Blisse Hatcher- Mary Smith- friend of Mary McGriff - Bruce Burnham- Jan Sweeney's son- Paul Meacham- member at Panama St coC- Brooks Singley- Vicki (Moon) Mayo-friend of Kenya Longmire- Sandi Coppedge- friend of Jeanna English
Military- Andrew Atchley ? Deployed- Cody Davis ? Ft Benning, GA- Drayton Hale ? Virginia- Anthony Ramsey- Minot AFB, ND. - Ni Mack- Missouri
Nursing Home / Assisted Living - Forsyth House - Stella Prince* - Pruitt - Gertrude Dickerson*, John Bird- Victorian Manor - Ed Howell*- Terrace, Jay - Faye Smith
Other Health Issues - Eddie Longmire- Dusty Rhodes - Friend of Winston/Lola; in hospice- Rickey Bingham- Troy Vonada- David Kreus - back injury- Geneva Blanchard- Mary McGriff- Linda Mann- Zebadee Hamilton- Brenda King - Member at Susan St., heart problems- Gale Thames - recovering from a stroke- Jack Locklin Sr. - Nevaeh Hayes- Jim Blazier - recovering from surgery - Jack Hendrick-back injury- Rhett Autrey - car accident- Julie Harrington- eye difficulties- John Broadfoot - Deana Wilson- Dixie Gorham- Anita Caraway-mother of Susan Cotton- Ted Russell
Expectant Mothers- Blisse Hatcher- due March 14th- Andrea Weekley - due April 18th - Sydnie Lewis- due June 2018
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER LIST
UPCOMING EVENTSBe sure and mark your calendars
December 19 - 20 Something's Christmas PartyDecember 22 - Nursing Home Christmas PartyDecember 22 - Youth Progressive Christmas PartyDecember 22-26 - Office ClosedDecember 27-30 - Exposure Youth CampDecember 31 - 5th Sunday FellowshipJanuary 1 - Office ClosedJanuary 7 - 2018 Spiritual Focus presentationJanuary 11 - Golden Agers Meet up again
SERVI N G W I T H H O N O R
MORNINGOpening Prayer ................................................... Joe King Song Director .................................................. Mike Scott Serving Communion:Larry Coen .................................................... Glenn Smith Kyle Harter .................................................. Phillip Webb Eli Whitney .................................................. Allen Brazell Joe Wilson ................................................. Spencer GableComments ............................................ Roger Tonneson Scripture Reading ..................................... Spencer Gable Closing Prayer .............................................. Rick Martin Securing the Building ...................................... Joe BartellPreparing Communion ................................ Pace Family Nursery ........................................................... April Davis ........................................................................ Sarah DavisPowerPoint ......................... Phyllis Blazier/ Larry Coen
EVENINGOpening Prayer ............................................... Joe Wilson Song Leading ................................................... Pete Pierce Scripture........................................................... Nick Webb Comments ............................................. Roger Tonneson
WEEKLY REPORT:Sunday Bible Class ....................................................... 128 AM Worship ............................................................... 196 PM Worship ............................................................... 155Wed. Night Bible Class................................................ 121 Contribution ........................................................... $6,601
TIMES OF SERVICE:Sunday AM Bible Class .................................. 9:00 am Sunday AM Worship ................................... 10:00 am Sunday PM Classes and Worship ................. 6:00 pm Wednesday PM Bible Class ........................... 6:30 pm
Scripture Reading ....................................... John 5:18-29
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17Troy Spradlin ......................... Evangelist / Minister
Ph: 910-2868 / [email protected] Casey Bearden ................................. Family Minister
Ph: 706-889-3222 / [email protected] Hatcher ................................. Church Secretary Ph: 850-625-8911 / [email protected]
STAFF
Rick Bird ..................................................... 994-3148 ......................................... Email: [email protected] Joe King ....................................................... 623-3783 ................................ Email: [email protected] Doug Lee ...................................................... 516-4570 ................................... Email: [email protected] John Pace ..................................................... 736-2521 ................................. Email: [email protected]
ELDERS
Administration ..................................... Troy Spradlin Benevolence........................................ Dennis Maduell Building & Grounds ................................ Greg Lewis* Education ............................................. Oscar Locklin* Evangelism ............................................ Troy Spradlin Fellowship ........................... Chris Davis & Jeff Scott* Golden Agers ................................................................. Involvement ................................................................... Lads to Leaders ..................................... David English Missions ..................................................... Mike Scott Visitation ...................... Bob Locklin & Rick Martin* Youth & Family ............ Casey Bearden, Joe Wilson*, ...................................... Chris Davis, & Blake Hatcher Website ......................................................... Jim Pitts* Worship ......................................... Darrell Bozeman*
CONTACT ELDERS FOR DECEMBERPrimary ......................................................... Doug LeeSecondary ..................................................... John Pace
DEACONS* & MINISTRIES
