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"The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the LORD has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all who mourn, To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified."
- Isaiah 61:1-3, N-KJV
The preacher’s task is important because, by using God’s word, he proclaims good tidings about Jesus Christ. Jesus described the nature of his work when in Luke 4:18 he quoted from Isaiah 61:1-3. He declared that his work was to preach good tidings to the poor, to heal the broken hearted, to proclaim liberty to captives, to give recovery of sight to the blind, and to set at liberty those who are oppressed. Isaiah had also said of him that he would give beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.
Did you notice that with this language the work of Jesus is described as turning desperate conditions into wonderful ones? So it is also that biblical preaching is uplifting. Biblical preaching announces good news about Jesus Christ, and what he has done for the good of all humanity. Gospel preachers have a positive message to meet all the sorrows of a sin filled world. Such preaching produces joyful results.
Biblical preaching understands the human predicament that in Adam, all have sinned, that sin has separated everyone from God, that no one can justify himself before God, and that without Christ everyone is doomed to suffer the penalty of eternal torment and separation from God. Biblical preaching understands that in spite of sin, God loves the world and wants everyone freed from sin, that he therefore gave his son Jesus Christ to die on the cross to pay the penalty for the sins of those who believe and obey him, and that believers may not only be saved from eternal torment and separation from God, but may also live eternally with God.
A message from
Pastor Lawrence Hickman
"I would like to invite you to join us for our upcoming services and events at Malaga United Methodist Church. Whether you are seeking a place to belong, a chance to reconnect, or an opportunity to explore your faith, we are here with open hearts.
Hebrews 10:25 reminds us, “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Gathering together as a community of faith is a vital part of our spiritual journey. It is in fellowship that we find support, encouragement, and growth in our relationship with God and with each other.
As we continue to navigate through these times, we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Our services, small groups, and community events are designed to uplift, inspire and connect us all in faith and love.
We extend a special invitation to you to join us for our upcoming services and events. Whether you are seeking a place to belong, a chance to reconnect, or an opportunity to explore your faith, we are here with open arms and hearts.
In Closing, I offer a short prayer for you:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for each person reading this letter. We pray that You will bless them and guide them in their journey. May they feel Your presence and love, and may they be drawn to the fellowship of our church community. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
We look forward to seeing you soon and sharing in the joy of worship and fellowship together."
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91 Old Delsea Drive, Malaga, New Jersey 08328, United States
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856-694-3060
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