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Out of obedience to the law, Mary and Joseph bring the infant Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem to offer a sacrifice. At the temple, they encounter a righteous and devout man, named Simeon, who was “waiting for the consolation of Israel” and had been told by the Holy Spirit that “he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ” (Luke 2:26). In the Spirit, Simeon declares that Jesus is “a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel” (Luke 2:32). Though some 2000 years removed, Simeon’s words remain true today. Jesus is the Light of the World for all people, and we believe, in faith, that many will come to know him personally this Christmas Eve at Woodmen. THEME – EXPECTATION 1. A man – righteous and devout (vs. 25-26) 2. An encounter – orchestrated by God (vs. 27-28) 3. A song – salvation has come (vs. 29-32) 4. The truth – not all will sing (vs. 33-35) Songs: Go Tell It On The Mountain / Oh, What a Wonderful Child O Come All Ye Faithful (Riddle) #31054 by C

Zechariah the priest had been serving the Lord in the temple when the angel of the Lord, Gabriel, announced that his wife would conceive and bear a son named “John” who would be “great before the Lord” and “turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God” (Luke 1:16). Zechariah struggles to believe and is temporarily made deaf and mute until the sign is fulfilled. When Elizabeth, Zechariah’s wife, delivers their son John, Zechariah’s hearing and speech is restored. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Zechariah prophetically speaks of his son’s future work and the fulfillment of God’s promise to redeem his people. Today, we too declare in faith God’s promised salvation through the work of his son Jesus. THEME – HOPE 1. Salvation is from God (vs. 68-71) 2. Salvation is for us (vs. 72-75) 3. His Mission is ours (vs. 76-77) 4. All Fear is gone (vs. 78-79) Songs: Hark The Herald Angels Sing / King Of Heaven #7019799 by C Wesley, F Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, J Ingram & P Baloche © Integrity Worship Music,

The angel Gabriel is sent to Mary, a young virgin betrothed to Joseph, a descendant of David, and announces that she will conceive, bear a son and call his name Jesus. When Mary meets her relative Elizabeth, herself miraculously carrying John the Baptist, Mary erupts into a song of praise as she recognizes that God had looked upon her “humble estate” and will use her to bring to fulfillment his plans to redeem his people. While many will look upon this Christmas as nothing more than a traditional celebration, we the redeemed people of God, like Mary, rejoice that Jesus has come to us, not because we were worthy or deserving, but because we were in need of a Savior. THEME – JOY 1. A young woman believed (v. 45) 2. There is no greater joy (vs. 46-48) 3. There is no greater God (vs. 49-50) 4. There is no cause for worry (vs. 51-53) 5. Rejoice! Our King has come! (vs. 54-55) Songs: Angels We Have Heard On High (For King & Country) #7007719 by J Chadwick, J Smallbone, L Smallbone & S Mosley © Words: Publi

1. Our Call to Love (1:22) 2. Our Source for Love (1:23-25) 3. Our Struggle to Love (2:1) 4. Our Source for Love (2:2-3) SONGS Glorious Day #7081388 by J Ingram, J Smith, K Stanfill, and S Curran © Fellow Ships Music, Hickory Bill Doc, So Essential Tunes Jesus Paid It All #4689508 by J T Grape, E M Hall & A Nifong 2006 worshiptogether.com songs and sixsteps Music King Of Kings #7127647 by B Ligertwood, J Ingram & S Ligertwood 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Build My Life #7070345 by B Younker, K Martin, K Kable, M Redman & P Barrett © Said And Done Music, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, worshiptogether.com songs -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led by Pastor Josh Lindstrom, in the Pikes Peak area of Colorado Find more at https://woodmenvalley.org or download the Woodmen app at https://subsplash.com/woodmenvalleychapel/app — Connect with Us Website: https://woodmenvalley.org Woodmen Instagram: https://www.instagram.

1. Understanding the significance of this charge (John 13:34-35) 2. Loving well means to love the unlovely (John 13:2, 21, 27) 3. Loving well means to shed your pride (Luke 22:24, 27) 4. Loving well means to glorify God (John 13:31-32) 5. Loving well means that we are not afraid to confront (John 13:36-38) Songs: Praise The King #7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr., & M Farren 2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing, Integrity's Alleluia! Music O Praise The Name (Anástasis) #7037787 by B Hastings, D Ussher and M Sampson 2015 © Hillsong Music Publishing King Of Kings #7127647 by B Ligertwood, J Ingram & S Ligertwood 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Be Thou My Vision #30639 by E H Hull & M E Byrne Public Domain Build My Life #7070345 by B Younker, K Martin, K Kable, M Redman & P Barrett © Said And Done Music, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, worshiptogether.com songs -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led by Pastor Josh Lind

1. Compassionate Hearts: What you feel when others are experiencing difficulty regardless of the fact that they might have messed up. 2. Kindness: When you loan your strength to someone else. 3. Humility: Seeing myself as I really am in relationship to other people and to God. 4. Gentleness: is the decision to respond to you in light of your strengths and weaknesses, instead of responding to you out of my strength. 5. Patience: Deciding to go the speed of another person. 6. Bear with one another Colossians 3:13 7. Forgive one another Colossians 3:13 8. “And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony” Colossians 3:14 SONGS Life Defined #7107554 by S Barnard Songs From Wellhouse Praise The King #7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr. & M Farren 2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing, Integrity's Alleluia! Music, Integrity's Praise! Music King Of Kings #7127647 by B Ligertwood, J Ingram & S Ligertwood 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Build My

1. Jesus and the Father (vs. 1 – 5) 2. Jesus and Peter (vs. 6 – 11) 3. Jesus and the Disciples (vs. 12 – 17) Songs: How Great Thou Art #14181 by S W K Hine 1941, 1953, 1955 Stuart K. Hine, Renewed 1981 Manna Music, Inc. ARR UBP of Manna Music, Inc. Yes I Will #7105442 by E Hoagland, J Smith & M Fieldes All Essential Music, Be Essential Songs, HBC Worship Music, Hickory Bill Doc, Jingram Music Publishing, So Essential Tunes, and Upside Down Under King Of Kings #7127647 by B Ligertwood, J Ingram & S Ligertwood 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Praise The King #7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr. & M Farren 2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing, Integrity's Alleluia! Music, Integrity's Praise! Music Build My Life #7070345 by B Younker, K Martin, K Kable, M Redman & P Barrett 2016 © Said And Done Music, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, worshiptogether.com -------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led by Pastor Josh Lindstrom, in the Pikes

The battle with Baal is not over, but Elijah’s ministry has come to an end. Elijah will be succeeded by Elisha who, after witnessing Elijah ascending into heaven, receives a double portion of his spirit. While God does raise up individuals to do His work, His working power is never limited to any one individual. God will continue to accomplish His purposes through others even when our time is done. 1. Faithfulness in service (vs. 1-7) 2. Humility for the future (vs. 8-9) 3. Eyes that see (vs. 10-12a) 4. Respect for the past (v. 12b) 5. Confidence to continue (vs. 13-14) Songs: Great Things #7111321 by J Myrin & P Wickham Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, Sing My Songs Hallelujah For The Cross #7107551 by B Glover, C McClarney & J Pardo 9t One Songs, Ariose Music, Capitol CMG Genesis, Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears, Jesus Culture Music, and Meaux Jeaux Music Over All I Know #7105439 by A Rozier, J Ingram & Cates © All Essential Music, Fellow Ships Music, HBC Worship Music, Jingram Music Publishin

Just like he had confronted his father Ahab, Elijah is sent to confront Ahaziah. Instead of receiving Elijah’s rebuke and humbling himself, Ahaziah seeks to apprehend and capture the prophet with devastating consequences for the ones he sends. When we are confronted with the error of our ways, we must constantly seek a soft heart before the Lord and seek His forgiveness. 1. Where do you turn? (vs. 1-4) 2. How do you respond? (vs. 5-12) 3. Ask for mercy (vs. 13-14) 4. Soften your heart (vs. 15-18) Songs: Then He Rose #7111927 by M Brock, C Brown, S Furtick & C Tomlin © 2018 Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Overcome #7067561 by C Brown, M Brock & S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Faithful To The End #7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor & P McClure © 2015 Bethel Music Publishing Great Is Thy Faithfulness #18723 by T O Chisholm, W M Runyan © 1923 Renewed 1951 Hope Publishing Company O Come To The Altar #7051511 by C Brown, M Brock, S Furtick & W Joye © 2015 Be Essential Son

Though Ahab will die as result of his sin, his son Ahaziah does not turn from his father’s evil ways. Jehoshaphat, on the other hand, sought to do “what was right in the sight of the Lord” (1 Kings 22:3b). Jehoshaphat’s example shows us that it is possible to live rightly before God even in a day when others do not. God’s judgment (vs. 29-40) a. Ahab’s arrogance (vs. 29-31) b. His inevitable end (vs. 32-36) c. A complex obituary (vs. 37-40) 2. Our hope (vs. 41-50) 3. Your decision (vs. 51-53) Songs: The Lord Our God #6518055 by J Ingram & K Stanfill ©2013 sixsteps Music, worshiptogether.com songs Love So Great #7068428 by J Snell, J Grimmett & R Morgan ©2016 Hillsong Music Publishing God With Us (Torwalt) #7054539 by B Torwalt & K Torwalt ©2015 Capitol CMG Genesis Follow You Anywhere #7123196 by B Younker, K Stanfill, J Ingram & P Wickham 2019 Kristian Stanfill Publishing Designee, sixsteps Music, worshiptogether.com songs Build My Life #7070345 by B Younker, K Martin, K Kable, M Redm

After three years of peace with Syria, Ahab joins with Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, to retake the city of Ramoth-Gilead. But not before, at Jehoshaphat’s insistence, they inquire of the Lord. Sadly, Ahab still depends on his false prophets for guidance while Jehoshaphat seeks a true prophet for direction. 1. Seek the LORD (vs. 1-5) 2. Consider your counselors (vs. 6-12) 3. Listen to the truth (vs. 13-23) 4. Stand for the truth (vs. 24-28) Songs: Then He Rose #7111927 by M Brock, C Brown, S Furtick, and C Tomlin © 2018 Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Who You Say I Am #7102401 by B Fielding and R Morgan © 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing Way Maker #7115744 by Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu © 2016 Sinach Living Hope #7106807 by B Johnson and P Wickham © 2017 Bethel Music God I Look To You #5858163 by J Johnson © 2010 Bethel Music -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led by Pastor Josh Lindstrom, in the Pikes Peak area of Color

When Ahab and Jezebel mercilessly steal a man’s vineyard, Elijah returns to the scene to condemn their actions. Though Ahab had historically ignored God’s commands and warnings, at this condemnation he humbles himself and is sorry. While he cannot reverse God’s judgements against him, God does spare him from seeing disaster in his days. 1. The covetous king (vs. 1-4) 2. The wrong kind of spouse (vs. 5-7) 3. An immoral culture (vs. 8-14) 4. An unlawful act (vs. 15-16) 5. The judgment of God (vs. 17-24) 6. A sinner repents (vs. 25-29) Songs: Great Things #7111321 by J Myrin & P Wickham © Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, Sing My Songs Mighty Warrior #7011449 by C Brown, M Ntele & J Williams 2013 © Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Be Strong #7123474 by Jon Egan & Chris McClarney © Capitol CMG Genesis, Integrity Worship Music & One Year Stairs Music Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus #4037473 by C Cymbala & R S Lowry 1992 © Carol Joy Music and Word Music, LLC Lord I Need You #5925687 by D Carson, M Mahe

While Elijah confidently and bravely spoke for the Lord, he was not the only prophet in Israel. When Ben-Hadad, the king of Syria, threatens Israel God raises up another prophet to help guide Israel to victory. Unfortunately, contrary to God’s direction, Ahab will spare Ben-Hadad’s life and, in doing so, bring God’s judgement upon himself. 1. False Sources of Confidence (vs. 1-12) 2. Victories Are Not Won Alone (vs.13-21) 3. Appealing Bad Advice (vs. 22-25) 4. God’s Why (vs. 26-30a) 5. Obedience is Better Than Good Intentions (vs 30b-42) 6. An Inappropriate Response (v. 43) Songs: You Make Me Brave #7003306 by A Cook 2013 © Bethel Music The Lion And The Lamb #7038281 by B Brown, B Johnson & L Mooring 2015 © Meaux Mercy, Bethel Music O Praise The Name (Anástasis) #7037787 by B Hastings, D Ussher & M Sampson 2015 © Hillsong Music Publishing What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding & B Ligertwood 2016 © Hillsong Music Publishing I Surrender (Hillsong) #6177317 by M Crocker 2011 © Hillsong Music

Though physically strengthened, Elijah remains emotionally spent and his faith and vision are failing. God meets Elijah, not in a spectacular demonstration of power but in a low whisper and reveals His purposes and plans for Elijah in the days ahead. Elijah is not alone and everything will not rest on his shoulders. When spiritually spent, we too can feel pity for ourselves and overlook the voice of the Lord in our lives. 1. The struggle is real (vs. 9-10) 2. The Lord is patient (vs. 11-13) 3. The answer is participation (vs. 14-18) 4. Find your joy in Jesus (vs. 19-21) Songs: Glorious Day #7081388 by J Ingram, J Smith, K Stanfill & S Curran © Fellow Ships Music, Hickory Bill Doc, So Essential Tunes Call Upon The Lord #7051501 by C Brown & S Furtick 2015 © Be Essential Songs Way Maker #7115744 by Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu 2016 Sinach Make A Way #7028394 by J Ingram & J Egan © Integrity Worship Music & Sony/ATV Timber Publishing Be Strong #7123474 by J Egan & C McClarney Capitol CMG Genesis, Tiny

Physically and emotionally exhausted after his tremendous victory, Elijah’s faith weakens and he becomes afraid when threatened by Queen Jezebel and runs away. Rather than chastise him, God sends an angel to provide for Elijah’s physical needs and restores his strength. We too can often find our faith weak after victory and must remember that we are created beings who live in dependency upon God’s strength and not our own. 1. The unexpected turn (vs. 1-2) 2. The valley after victory (vs. 3-5a) 3. The sustaining grace of God (vs. 5b-8) Good Grace #7122177 by J Houston 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Yes I Will #7105442 by E Hoagland, J Smith & M Fieldes All Essential Music, HBC Worship Music, Hickory Bill Doc, Jingram Music Publishing, So Essential Tunes, and Upside Down Under Hallelujah For The Cross #7107551 by B Glover, C McClarney & J Pardo 9t One Songs, Ariose Music, Capitol CMG Genesis, Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears, Jesus Culture Music, and Meaux Jeaux Music In Christ Alone #3350395 by K Getty &

For too long Israel had been led astray by the worship of Baal. Now with all eyes on him, Elijah publicly calls the question, “If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, then follow him” (1 Kings 18:21). In a radical display of confidence and faith, Elijah will demonstrate definitively who is God and bring searing judgment against the prophets of Baal. When God’s judgement against evil seems absent, we remember that God will one day decisively bring justice against those who have stood against Him. -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led by Pastor Josh Lindstrom, in the Pikes Peak area of Colorado Find more at https://woodmenvalley.org or download the Woodmen app at https://subsplash.com/woodmenvalleychapel/app — Connect with Us Website: https://woodmenvalley.org Woodmen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodmen_valley_chapel/ Woodmen Twitter: https://twitter.com/Welcome2Woodmen Woodmen Facebook Pages: Central https://

King Ahab blames Elijah for the drought and the trouble Israel is experiencing, but Elijah will rightly assert that it is Ahab’s disobedience to the commandments of the LORD and worship of Baal that has brought the calamity upon the land. Seeking to publicly vindicate the name of the LORD, Elijah calls all of Israel to witness. Though we can feel outnumbered at times, we trust in the name of the LORD. 1. The command (vs. 1-2a) 2. The servant (vs. 2b-6) 3. The encounter (vs. 7-16) 4. The reality (vs. 17-19) Songs: Only King Forever #7011438 by M Brock, C Brown, S Furtick & W Joye 2013 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Call Upon The Lord #7051501 by C Brown & S Furtick 2015 © Be Essential Songs Way Maker #7115744 by O K O Egbu 2016 Sinach Resurrecting #7051507 by C Brown, M Brock, M Ntele, S Furtick & W Joye 2015 © Be Essential Songs Do It Again #7067555 by C Brown, M Brock, M Redman & S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives T

God sends Elijah to the center of Baal worship where he meets a widow of Zarephath. Through Elijah, God would miraculously provide for the widow’s needs, and when her son becomes ill and dies, Elijah would raise her son from the dead. Seeing her son alive, the widow would say, “Now I know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the Lord in your mouth is truth” (1 Kings 17:24). 1. Willing obedience (vs. 8-10a) 2. Tremendous need (vs. 10b-12) 3. Miraculous provision (vs. 13-16) 4. The pain of sin (vs. 17-18) 5. The cry of faith (vs. 19-21) 6. The Lord of life (vs. 22-24) Songs: Overcome #7067561 by C Brown, M Brock & S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Every Battle #7062443 by K Heiligenthal & R Springer © Gateway Create Publishing Way Maker #7115744 by O Kalu O Egbu 2016 Sinach Living Hope #7106807 by B Johnson & P Wickham Bethel Music Publishing O Come To The Altar #7051511 by C Brown, M Brock, S Furtick & W Joye 2015 © Be Essential Songs ---------------------------------

Rather than worship the LORD, the God of Israel, the evil king of Israel, Ahab, served and worshipped Baal. God would raise up and send Elijah, a Tishbite, to confront Ahab and announce a coming drought. In doing so, God will establish who is the one true living God who sovereignly rules over His creation. When many in our day deny the one true living God, we must remain confident in who He has revealed himself to be. 1. An evil king (vs. 29-34) 2. A man like us (17:1-5) 3. A God like no other (vs. 6-7) Songs: Good Grace #7122177 by J Houston 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Love So Great #7068428 by J Snell, J Grimmett & R Morgan 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 by B Younker& S Curran © sixsteps Music, Worship Together Music Exalted Over All #7065022 by A Rozier, J Ingram & J Cates 2016 © All Essential Music How Great Is Our God #4348399 by C Tomlin, E Cash & J Reeves 2004 worshiptogether.com songs\sixsteps Music\Alletrop Music ----------------------------------------

1. Rejoice in Hope (v. 12a) 2. Patient in Tribulation (v. 12b) 3. Constant in Prayer (v. 12c) SONGS: Good Grace #7122177 by J Houston 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Who You Say I Am #7102401 by B Fielding & R Morgan 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing Life Defined #7107554 by S Barnard Songs From Wellhouse Praise The King #7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr. & M Farren 2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing, Integrity's Alleluia! Music -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led by Pastor Josh Lindstrom, in the Pikes Peak area of Colorado Find more at https://woodmenvalley.org or download the Woodmen app at https://subsplash.com/woodmenvalleychapel/app — Connect with Us Website: https://woodmenvalley.org Woodmen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodmen_valley_chapel/ Woodmen Twitter: https://twitter.com/Welcome2Woodmen Woodmen Facebook Pages: Central https://www.facebook.com/WoodmenValleyChapel Heights https://www