Opening Prayer Instruct us, Lord Jesus, for You are heavenly Wisdom. Amen. Text: Luke 16:1-9 And He also said to His disciples: “There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and an accusation was brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. So he called him and said to him, ‘What…

Opening Prayer God, open our hearts and our eyes to know You in Christ. Amen. Text: First Timothy 6:13-21 I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our…

Opening Prayer God, remember Your congregation, which You have purchased of old, the tribe of Your inheritance, which You have redeemed (Psa. 74:2). Text: Micah 4:5-12 Thus says the Lord concerning the prophets who make my people stray; who chant “Peace” while they chew with their teeth, But who prepare war against him Who puts…

Opening Prayer Lord, let Your Word of truth lead us forth on the right way of faith. Amen. Text: First John 4:1-4 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God:…

Opening Prayer Lord, let Your Word penetrate to the very marrow of our bones. Amen. Text: Ezekiel 3:17-21 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me: When I say to the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’…

Opening Prayer Let the pure doctrine of Your Holy Word shine as the sun for us. Amen. Text: Romans 4:1-8 What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something of which to boast, but not before God. For what…

Opening Prayer Lord, lead us on the right path to eternal life. Amen. Text: Matthew 7:12-14 “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to…

Opening Prayer Lord God, heavenly Father, give us the Spirit of truth, the Spirit of adoption in our hearts as Your children. Amen. Text: Romans 8:12–17 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors – not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by…

Opening Prayer Lord, enlighten us, and lead us in the way of truth. Amen. Text: Matthew 7:15–21 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so, every good…

Opening Prayer Enlighten us, Lord, and confirm our hearts in Your Word. Amen. Text: Proverbs 30:5–9 Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. Do not add to His words, lest He reprove you, and you be found a liar. Two things I request of…