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The baby that escaped Herod’s slaughter brings us comfort in our weeping
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“I will turn their mourning into joy; I will comfort them, and give them gladness for sorrow” - Jeremiah 31:13b
Preservice Song: Psalm 30:1, 2, 5
Votum and Salutation
Psalm 71:1, 2, 11
10 Words of the Covenant
Psalm 50:3, 8, 10, 11
Prayer
Scripture Reading: Genesis 35:16-20; Jeremiah 31:1-17; Matthew 2:13-23
Psalm 6:1, 4, 5
Sermon: Matthew 2:16-18
The baby that escaped Herod’s slaughter brings us comfort in our weeping
1. The culmination of Rachel’s grief.
2. The powerlessness of Rachel’s tomb.
Hymn 68:1, 6, 7, 8
Thanksgiving Prayer
Thanksgiving Offering
Hymn 53
Benediction
Preached:
Sunday, January 18, 2026 (Morning)
Minister:
Rev. J. VanSpronsen
Texts:
- Matthew 2:16–18
- Genesis 35:16–20
- Jeremiah 31:1–17
- Matthew 2:13–23
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