Opening Prayer Lord, let Your Word chasten us and cause us to examine ourselves. Amen. Text: Titus 3:1-7 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. For we ourselves…

Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, let Your Spirit rule in us in everything. Amen. Text: Matthew 17:24-27 And when they had come to Capernaum, those who received the temple tax came to Peter and said, “Does your Teacher not pay the temple tax?” He said, “Yes.” And when he had come into the house, Jesus anticipated…

Opening Prayer Lord, let Your Word chasten us and teach us obedience toward You. Amen. Text: Romans 13:1-7 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and…

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…

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…

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…