Fifth Sunday of Easter
Revelation 21:1-6
“The Holy City”
Rev. Benjamin J. Wines
We look forward to joining you in Worship this Second Sunday of Easter, starting at 11:00AM in the Sanctuary. Rev. Benjamin Wines will bring the message, “The Holy City”. We will be reading from Revelation 21:1-6 and our Call to Worship comes from Psalm 148.
Call to Worship, Psalm 148:1-2, 7-8, 11-14
Leader: Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens;
People: Praise him in the heights above.
Leader: Praise him, all his angels;
People: Praise him, all his heavenly hosts.
Leader: Praise the Lord from the earth, you sea monsters and all deeps,
People: Fire and hail, snow and frost, stormy wind fulfilling his command!
Leader: Kings of the earth and all nations,
People: You princes and all rulers on earth,
Leader: Young men and women,
People: Old men and children.
Leader: Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted;
People: His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.
Leader: And he has raised up for his people a horn,
People: The praise of all his faithful servants,
Leader: Of Israel, the people close to his heart.
People: Praise the Lord.
Questions for Further Reflection:
John’s vision of the new heaven is the climax of Revelation.
What kind of hope does his vision inspire in you?
How does this new city show God’s power?