Opening Prayer Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me (Psa 51:10). Text: Ephesians 5:1–9 Therefore be followers of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling…
Communicating Christ (Page 59)
Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, destroy the devil’s power and lay waste his kingdom. Amen. Text: Luke 11:14–28 And He was casting out a demon, and it was mute. So it was, when the demon had gone out, that the mute spoke; and the multitudes marveled. But some of them said, “He casts out demons by…
Opening Prayer From sunrise to sunset the name of the Lord be praised! Text: John 18:28–32 Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium, and it was early morning. But they themselves did not go into the Praetorium, lest they should be defiled, but that they might eat the Passover. Pilate then went out…
Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, give us sincerity and watchfulness. Amen. Text: Matthew 27:3–10 When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put Him to death. And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor. Then Judas, His…
By Dr. Ryan C. MacPherson Some people doubt that God exists, since they cannot see Him. If God is invisible, it would seem there is no firm basis for believing He exists. But on closer inspection, this line of thinking is mistaken – not just about God, but also about knowledge in general and even…
Opening Thought “I have proclaimed the good news of righteousness in the great congregation.” Lord, open our ears to hear it! (Psa 40:9) Text: Matthew 26:59–68 Now the chief priests, the elders, and all the council sought false testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but found none. Even though many false witnesses came…
Opening Prayer God, preserve me; I am Your saint! Text: Mark 14:66–72 Now as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came. And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, “You also were with Jesus of Nazareth.” But he denied it, saying,…
Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, draw our eyes and our hearts to You! Text: John 18:12–14; 19–24 Then the detachment of troops and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him. And they led Him away to Annas first, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas who was high priest that…
Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, show us Your hands that were bound that we might be set free. Amen. Text: Matthew 26:50–56 And Jesus said to him, “Friend, why have you come?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and took Him. And suddenly, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand…