Author: Bryan Gibson

Weekly Bulletin
December 31, 2017

by Bryan Gibson
Attentively. “…the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law” (Nehemiah 8:12). Do your best to eliminate any distractions, anything that would take your attention away from God’s word. And yes, that may mean moving closer to the front.
Eagerly, or readily. “…they received the word with all readiness” (Acts 17:11). “…the Gentiles begged that these words might be preached to them…” (Acts 13:42). It’s what you need to live (Matthew 4:4), even more vital than your “necessary food” (Job 23:12). Why wouldn’t you be eager to hear it?
Not gullibly. “They…searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so” (Acts 17:11). Preachers sometimes preach error—not always intentionally, but it does happen. Develop a love for the truth, a love that drives you to discern truth from error (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12). “Therefore all Your precepts concerning all things I consider to be right; I hate every false way” (Psalms 119:128).
Reverently. “…you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God…” (1 Thessalonians 2:13). “…we are all present before God, to hear all the things commanded you by God” (Acts 10:33). If what you hear is not God’s word, tell the preacher you expect better next time. There’s too much pabulum in too many pulpits; don’t let it happen where you worship.
Meekly, or humbly. “Receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls” (James 1:21). “The humble He teaches His way” (Psalms 25:9). You don’t know the right way to go (Jeremiah 10:23), but the Lord does. What you hear may be different than what you presently believe and practice. If it’s the truth, it should make you tremble—at least until you’ve made the necessary changes. “…But on this one will I look: on him who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at My word” (Isaiah 66:2).
Joyfully. “And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit” (1 Thessalonians 1:6). The word “gospel” means good news, so why shouldn’t it bring joy? It brings bad news first, when it convicts us of sin (John 16:8), but it then shows us the way of salvation through Jesus Christ. It won’t bring us joy, though, unless we obey what we hear. “Blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it” (Luke 11:28). “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven” (Matthew 7:21). “And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him” (Hebrews 5:9).

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	P.O. Box 680872 / Prattville, AL 36067
	(334) 365-5887 / (334) 868-0801
	prattmont@knology.net / prattmontchurchofchrist.org

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The Prattmont Church of Christ is just what the name suggests, a church that belongs to Christ. We are not a denomination; we are simply a group of Christians trying very hard to practice the teachings of our Head, Jesus Christ. The New Testament offers a complete pattern for what each local church should be like—its organization, its worship, its work, etc. We are committed to following that pattern. We cordially invite you to attend our services. We would also welcome any comments or questions about this bulletin.

TIMES OF SERVICES:
Sunday
Bible Study 9:00 A.M.
Worship 10:00 A.M.
Training Class 5:00 P.M.
Worship 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday:
Bible Study 7:00 P.M.