Opening Prayer God, give us true wisdom. Amen. Text: Proverbs 8:10-17 Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold; for wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her. “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge and discretion. The fear of…
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Opening Prayer Lord, let us find the hidden treasure, sell all, and buy it. Amen. Text: Philippians 3:17–21 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they…
Opening Prayer Lord, give us fear and obedience of God. Amen. Text: Matthew 22:15–22 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are true, and teach the way of God in truth; nor…
Text: Psalm 86:11–17 Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name. I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, And I will glorify Your name forevermore. For great is Your mercy toward me, And You have delivered my soul from…
Opening Prayer Lord, let the Word that You will now speak to us strengthen our faith. Amen. Text: Isaiah 42:1–4 “Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, My Elect One in whom My soul delights! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles. He will not cry out, nor…
Opening Prayer O Lord, give us the Spirit of Your wisdom and love! Text: James 3:13–18 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie…
Text: Psalm 7:11–17 God is a just judge, And God is angry with the wicked every day. If he does not turn back, He will sharpen His sword; He bends His bow and makes it ready. He also prepares for Himself instruments of death; He makes His arrows into fiery shafts. Behold, the wicked travails…
Opening Prayer God, be gracious to us, increase our faith, and give us true brotherhood. Amen. Text: Matthew 18:15–22 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. But if he will not hear you, take with…