13/11/2016
THE DEVINE SERVICE EARLIER TODAY Bhakaleni Society, Palmerton Circuit, Mfundisweni District under the Connection of UMCOSA as led by President of Conference Rev. L. M. Mabindisa.
Worship and Sermon presentation by Rev. S. Mancotywa
Topic: Salvation Promised through Virgin birth.
Scripture reading extracted from Genesis3:3-15 and Luke1:26-38
Main text Luke1:34 Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin.”
Key reference text Genesis3:15 And I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.”
Introductory Hymn from Methodist Xhosa Hymn Book,
Hymn 45. Melody code 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6.
1. HOSANNA enyangweni!
Ndivuma ngezwi lam,
KuNyana kaDavide
Ozayo ngenxa yam.
Hosanna! undisiza
Ebunzimeni bam;
Uyeza akabizwa
OnguMsindisi wam.
2. Ndovatha ezinjani,
Wakutyelela k*m?
Yilungisele Wena
Yonk' intliziyo yam,
Ndiyinikele kuWe,
OnguMhlanguli wam;
Ma iqubude kuWe
Ngenene, Nkosi yam.
3. Ndandikhululwe nguWe
Entolongweni yam.
Seliqhawulwe nguWe,
Ikhamandela lam.
Elandincamisayo,
Ndalahl' ubomi bam;
Se undivuyisile
Ekulileni kwam. Amen.
INTRODUCTION
The Gospel According to Luke (Greek: to kata Loukan euangelion), commonly shortened to the Gospel of Luke or simply Luke, is the third and second longest of the four canonical Gospels. It tells of the origins, birth, ministry, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ. Luke and Acts of the Apostles make up a two-volume work from the same pen, called Luke–Acts. The cornerstone of Luke-Acts' theology is "salvation history",
OUTLINE
1. Virgin Birth the ancient promise of Salvation
2. Climax of salvation of humanity in Jesus the Christ.
3. How can we become part of this Grand Plan of Salvation?
1. VIRGIN BIRTH
Mary asks a question deeply perplexed; how can this happen(how can I fall pregnant), I am a virgin? Keep in mind that the author o
