Tag: God’s Word (GW) Bible Translation

After Pentecost | Thursday 12 Sep 2024: Psalm 19; Proverbs 15:1-17; Hebrews 11:17-22 ~ Faith believes God’s promises.

After Pentecost | Thursday 12 Sep 2024

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening:

O Lord God, grant your people grace
to withstand the temptations of
the world, the flesh, and the devil,
and with pure hearts and minds to follow you,
the only God;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.

“When God tested Abraham,
faith led him to offer his son Isaac.”
(Hebrews 11:17)

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From Psalms: Psalm 19 | Poor Bishop Hooper

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OT Reading: Proverbs 15:1-17 (GW)

15:1 A gentle answer turns away rage,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
The tongues of wise people give good expression to knowledge,
but the mouths of fools pour out a flood of stupidity.
The eyes of the Lord are everywhere.
They watch evil people and good people.
A soothing tongue is a tree of life,
but a deceitful tongue breaks the spirit.
A stubborn fool despises his father’s discipline,
but whoever appreciates a warning shows good sense.
Great treasure is in the house of a righteous person,
but trouble comes along with the income of a wicked person.
The lips of wise people spread knowledge,
but a foolish attitude does not.

A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to the Lord,
but the prayers of decent people please him.
The way of wicked people is disgusting to the Lord,
but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

Discipline is a terrible ⌞burden⌟ to anyone who leaves the ⌞right⌟ path.
Anyone who hates a warning will die.
If Sheol and Abaddon lie open in front of the Lord
how much more the human heart!
A mocker does not appreciate a warning.
He will not go to wise people.

A joyful heart makes a cheerful face,
but with a heartache comes depression.
The mind of a person who has understanding searches for knowledge,
but the mouths of fools feed on stupidity.
Every day is a terrible day for a miserable person,
but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

Better to have a little with the fear of the Lord
than great treasure and turmoil.
Better to have a dish of vegetables where there is love
than juicy steaks where there is hate.

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A Living Sacrifice (Cindy Berry) – Choral Anthems for Virtual Worship

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NT Reading: Hebrews 11:17-22 (GW) 

11:17 When God tested Abraham, faith led him to offer his son Isaac. Abraham, the one who received the promises from God, was willing to offer his only son as a sacrifice. God had said to him, “Through Isaac your descendants will carry on your name.” Abraham believed that God could bring Isaac back from the dead. Abraham did receive Isaac back from the dead in a figurative sense.

Faith led Isaac to bless Jacob and Esau.

While Jacob was dying, faith led him to bless each of Joseph’s sons. He leaned on the top of his staff and worshiped God.

While Joseph was dying, faith led him to speak about the Israelites leaving Egypt and give them instructions about burying his bones.

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Nothing Ever Can, Nothing Ever Will | West Coast Baptist College Choir

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Prayer: ACNA | BCP2019

+ O God, you made us in your own image, and you have redeemed us through your Son Jesus Christ: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ Sovereign Lord: We pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

    • Protect Israel from the fiery darts of the evil one coming from every direction, both within and without.
    • Grant your heavenly wisdom to those guiding Israel militarily, politically, and diplomatically;
    • Give them hearts to receive, and the courage to do, what’s right in your sight.
    • Comfort those who grieve and mourn the loss of loved ones;
    • Rebuke those who would use grief for evil purposes.
    • Bring swift and certain justice to all those complicit in the October 7th atrocities;
    • Deliver the hostages from captivity, and restore their souls.
    • Destroy every stronghold of the evil death cult terrorizing the Middle East.
    • Strengthen the Messianic communities – Jew and Arab alike – bind them together in love, that they may be a source of help, and healing, and hope;
    • Use them in the restoration of your people to their proper place in your Kingdom.
    • We pray in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

+ Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily  spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever.  Amen.

Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch

The Lord bless us, and preserve us from all evil,
and keep us in eternal life.

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

After Pentecost | Wednesday 11 Sep 2024: Psalm 73:1-20; Proverbs 14:1-9; Matthew 17:14-21 ~ With faith you can do anything.

After Pentecost | Wednesday 11 Sep 2024

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening:

O Lord God, grant your people grace
to withstand the temptations of
the world, the flesh, and the devil,
and with pure hearts and minds to follow you,
the only God;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.

“If your faith is the size of a mustard seed….
Nothing will be impossible for you.”
(Matthew 17: 20)

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From Psalms: Psalm 73 | “You” [Psalm 73] – Taking Ground Music | Elyse Horner

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OT Reading: Proverbs 14:1-9 (GW)

Wise People Live Righteously

14:1 The wisest of women builds up her home,
but a stupid one tears it down with her own hands.
Whoever lives right fears the Lord,
but a person who is devious in his ways despises him.
Because of a stubborn fool’s words a whip is lifted against him,
but wise people are protected by their speech.

Where there are no cattle, the feeding trough is empty,
but the strength of an ox produces plentiful harvests.
A trustworthy witness does not lie,
but a dishonest witness breathes lies.
A mocker searches for wisdom without finding it,
but knowledge comes easily to a person who has understanding.

Stay away from a fool,
because you will not receive knowledge from his lips.
The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life,
but the stupidity of fools misleads them.
Stubborn fools make fun of guilt,
but there is forgiveness among decent people.

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Christ Our Wisdom | Sovereign Grace Music

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NT Reading: Matthew 17:14-20 (GW) 

Jesus Cures a Demon-Possessed Boy

17:14 When they came to a crowd, a man came up to Jesus, knelt in front of him, and said, “Sir, have mercy on my son. He suffers from seizures. Often he falls into fire or water. I brought him to your disciples, but they couldn’t cure him.”

Jesus replied, “You unbelieving and corrupt generation! How long must I be with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him here to me!”

Jesus ordered the demon to come out of the boy. At that moment the boy was cured.

Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and asked, “Why couldn’t we force the demon out of the boy?”

He told them, “Because you have so little faith. I can guarantee this truth: If your faith is the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

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I Speak Jesus | West Coast Choir

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Prayer: ACNA | BCP2019

+ O God of peace, who has taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength: Lift us into your presence, by the might of your Spirit, where we may be still and know that you are God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ Go before us, O Lord, in all our doings with your most gracious favor, and further us with your continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy Name, and finally, through your mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ Sovereign Lord: We pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

    • Protect Israel from the fiery darts of the evil one coming from every direction, both within and without.
    • Grant your heavenly wisdom to those guiding Israel militarily, politically, and diplomatically;
    • Give them hearts to receive, and the courage to do, what’s right in your sight.
    • Comfort those who grieve and mourn the loss of loved ones;
    • Rebuke those who would use grief for evil purposes.
    • Bring swift and certain justice to all those complicit in the October 7th atrocities;
    • Deliver the hostages from captivity, and restore their souls.
    • Destroy every stronghold of the evil death cult terrorizing the Middle East.
    • Strengthen the Messianic communities – Jew and Arab alike – bind them together in love, that they may be a source of help, and healing, and hope;
    • Use them in the restoration of your people to their proper place in your Kingdom.
    • We pray in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Julian of Norwich
+ O God, of your goodness, give me yourself, for you are enough for me. I can ask for nothing less that is completely to your honor, and if I do ask  anything less, I shall always be in want. Only in you I have all. Amen.

Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch

The Lord bless us, and preserve us from all evil,
and keep us in eternal life.

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

After Pentecost | Tuesday 10 Sep 2024: Psalm 73:1-20; Proverbs 11:1-31; Hebrews 12:3-13 ~ Learn from God’s discipline.

After Pentecost | Tuesday 10 Sep 2024

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening:

O Lord God, grant your people grace
to withstand the temptations of
the world, the flesh, and the devil,
and with pure hearts and minds to follow you,
the only God;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.

“God disciplines us for our own good
so that we can become holy like him.”
(Hebrews 12:10b)

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From Psalms: Psalm 73:1-20 | (Forever Be Sure)

OT Reading: Proverbs 11:1-31  (GW)

The Value of Righteousness

11:1 Dishonest scales are disgusting to the Lord,
but accurate weights are pleasing to him.
Arrogance comes,
then comes shame,
but wisdom remains with humble people.
Integrity guides decent people,
but hypocrisy leads treacherous people to ruin.

Riches are of no help on the day of fury,
but righteousness saves from death.
The righteousness of innocent people makes their road smooth,
but wicked people fall by their own wickedness.
Decent people are saved by their righteousness,
but treacherous people are trapped by their own greed.
At the death of a wicked person, hope vanishes.
Moreover, his confidence in strength vanishes.

A righteous person is rescued from trouble,
and a wicked person takes his place.
With his talk a godless person can ruin his neighbor,
but righteous people are rescued by knowledge.

When righteous people prosper, a city is glad.
When wicked people die, there are songs of joy.
With the blessing of decent people a city is raised up,
but by the words of wicked people, it is torn down.

A person who despises a neighbor has no sense,
but a person who has understanding keeps quiet.
Whoever gossips gives away secrets,
but whoever is trustworthy in spirit can keep a secret.
A nation will fall when there is no direction,
but with many advisers there is victory.
Whoever guarantees a stranger’s loan will get into trouble,
but whoever hates the closing of a deal remains secure.
A gracious woman wins respect,
but ruthless men gain riches.
A merciful person helps himself,
but a cruel person hurts himself.
A wicked person earns dishonest wages,
but whoever spreads righteousness earns honest pay.
As righteousness leads to life,
so whoever pursues evil finds his own death.

Devious people are disgusting to the Lord,
but he is delighted with those whose ways are innocent.
Certainly, an evil person will not go unpunished,
but the descendants of righteous people will escape.
⌞Like⌟ a gold ring in a pig’s snout,
⌞so⌟ is a beautiful woman who lacks good taste.
The desire of righteous people ends only in good,
but the hope of wicked people ends only in fury.

One person spends freely and yet grows richer,
while another holds back what he owes and yet grows poorer.
A generous person will be made rich,
and whoever satisfies others will himself be satisfied.
People will curse the one who hoards grain,
but a blessing will be upon the head of the one who sells it.

Whoever eagerly seeks good searches for good will,
but whoever looks for evil finds it.
Whoever trusts his riches will fall,
but righteous people will flourish like a green leaf.
Whoever brings trouble upon his family inherits ⌞only⌟ wind,
and that stubborn fool becomes a slave to the wise in heart.
The fruit of a righteous person is a tree of life,
and a winner of souls is wise.
If the righteous person is rewarded on earth,
how much more the wicked person and the sinner!

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Deliver Us from Evil – Eric Lee Brumley

Jesus taught us how to pray
And the words that we should say
Not my will but Yours be done come now and rescue us
Deliver us from evil
Deliver us we pray
Deliver us from evil
Make straight the way

Who can stand before the Lord?
If our God is for us
Nothing can overcome,
the children of the light
Deliver us from evil
Deliver us we pray
Deliver us from evil
Make straight the way

Deliver us from evil
Deliver us we pray
Deliver us from evil
Make straight the way

Get back, get gone, get behind me
Get back get, gone get behind me
Get back, get gone, get behind me
Get back, get gone, get behind me
Get back, get gone, get behind me

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NT Reading: Hebrews 12:3-13 (GW) 

12:3 Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you don’t become tired and give up.

You struggle against sin, but your struggles haven’t killed you. You have forgotten the encouraging words that God speaks to you as his children:

“My child, pay attention when the Lord disciplines you.
Don’t give up when he corrects you.
The Lord disciplines everyone he loves.
He severely disciplines everyone he accepts as his child.”

Endure your discipline. God corrects you as a father corrects his children. All children are disciplined by their fathers. If you aren’t disciplined like the other children, you aren’t part of the family. On earth we have fathers who disciplined us, and we respect them. Shouldn’t we place ourselves under the authority of God, the father of spirits, so that we will live? For a short time our fathers disciplined us as they thought best. Yet, God disciplines us for our own good so that we can become holy like him. We don’t enjoy being disciplined. It always seems to cause more pain than joy. But later on, those who learn from that discipline have peace that comes from doing what is right.

Strengthen your tired arms and weak knees. Keep walking along straight paths so that your injured leg won’t get worse. Instead, let it heal.

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CeCe Winans – Goodness of God

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Prayer: ACNA | BCP2019

+ Almighty God, you have not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities; grant that we, who for our evil deeds deserve to be punished, by the might of your grace may mercifully be relieved; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

+ Go before us, O Lord, in all our doings with your most gracious favor, and further us with your continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy Name, and finally, through your mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ Sovereign Lord: We pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

    • Protect Israel from the fiery darts of the evil one coming from every direction, both within and without.
    • Grant your heavenly wisdom to those guiding Israel militarily, politically, and diplomatically;
    • Give them hearts to receive, and the courage to do, what’s right in your sight.
    • Comfort those who grieve and mourn the loss of loved ones;
    • Rebuke those who would use grief for evil purposes.
    • Bring swift and certain justice to all those complicit in the October 7th atrocities;
    • Deliver the hostages from captivity, and restore their souls.
    • Destroy every stronghold of the evil death cult terrorizing the Middle East.
    • Strengthen the Messianic communities – Jew and Arab alike – bind them together in love, that they may be a source of help, and healing, and hope;
    • Use them in the restoration of your people to their proper place in your Kingdom.
    • We pray in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Thomas à Kempis
+ Our God, in whom we trust: Strengthen us not to regard overmuch who is for us or who is against us, but to see to it that we be with you in everything we do. Amen.

Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch

The Lord bless us, and preserve us from all evil,
and keep us in eternal life.

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

After Pentecost | Monday 09 Sep 2024: Psalm 73:1-20; Proverbs 8:32-9:6; Hebrews 11:29-12:2 ~ Keep your eyes on Jesus.

After Pentecost | Monday 09 Sep 2024

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening:

O Lord God, grant your people grace
to withstand the temptations of
the world, the flesh, and the devil,
and with pure hearts and minds to follow you,
the only God;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.

We must focus on Jesus,
the source and goal of our faith.
(Hebrews 12:2)

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From Psalms: Psalm 73 | Psalms Project at Wasilla Bible Church.

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OT Reading: Proverbs 8:32-9:6  (GW)

Wisdom as Lifegiver

8:32 “Now, sons, listen to me.
Blessed are those who follow my ways.
Listen to discipline, and become wise.
Do not leave my ways.
Blessed is the person who listens to me,
watches at my door day after day,
and waits by my doorposts.
Whoever finds me finds life
and obtains favor from the Lord.
Whoever sins against me harms himself.
All those who hate me love death.”

Wisdom Hosts a Banquet

9:1 Wisdom has built her house.
She has carved out her seven pillars.
She has prepared her meat.
She has mixed her wine.
She has set her table.
She has sent out her servant girls.
She calls from the highest places in the city,
“Whoever is gullible turn in here!”

She says to a person without sense,
“Come, eat my bread,
and drink the wine I have mixed.
Stop being gullible and live.
Start traveling the road to understanding.”

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Seeking Wisdom By Colton Kelley (Lyric Video)

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NT Reading: Hebrews 11:29-12:2 (GW) 

11:29 Faith caused the people to go through the Red Sea as if it were dry land. The Egyptians also tried this, but they drowned.

Faith caused the walls of Jericho to fall after the Israelites marched around them for seven days.

Faith led the prostitute Rahab to welcome the spies as friends. She was not killed with those who refused to obey God.

What more should I say? I don’t have enough time to tell you about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. Through faith they conquered kingdoms, did what God approved, and received what God had promised. They shut the mouths of lions, put out raging fires, and escaped death. They found strength when they were weak. They were powerful in battle and defeated other armies. Women received their loved ones back from the dead. Other believers were brutally tortured but refused to be released so that they might gain eternal life. Some were made fun of and whipped, and some were chained and put in prison. Some were stoned to death, sawed in half, and killed with swords. Some wore the skins of sheep and goats. Some were poor, abused, and mistreated. The world didn’t deserve these good people. Some wandered around in deserts and mountains and lived in caves and holes in the ground.

All these people were known for their faith, but none of them received what God had promised. God planned to give us something very special so that we would gain eternal life with them.

Faith Directs Our Lives

12:1 Since we are surrounded by so many examples ⌞of faith⌟, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. Now he holds the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne.

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Turn Your Eyes – Sovereign Grace // Rachel Overd

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Prayer: ACNA | BCP2019

+ Most loving Father, you will us to give thanks for all things, to dread nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on the One who cares for us. Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, and grant that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested unto us in your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ Go before us, O Lord, in all our doings with your most gracious favor, and further us with your continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy Name, and finally, through your mercy, obtain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ Sovereign Lord: We pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

    • Protect Israel from the fiery darts of the evil one coming from every direction, both within and without.
    • Grant your heavenly wisdom to those guiding Israel militarily, politically, and diplomatically;
    • Give them hearts to receive, and the courage to do, what’s right in your sight.
    • Comfort those who grieve and mourn the loss of loved ones;
    • Rebuke those who would use grief for evil purposes.
    • Bring swift and certain justice to all those complicit in the October 7th atrocities;
    • Deliver the hostages from captivity, and restore their souls.
    • Destroy every stronghold of the evil death cult terrorizing the Middle East.
    • Strengthen the Messianic communities – Jew and Arab alike – bind them together in love, that they may be a source of help, and healing, and hope;
    • Use them in the restoration of your people to their proper place in your Kingdom.
    • We pray in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Thomas à Kempis
+ Our God, in whom we trust: Strengthen us not to regard overmuch who is for us or who is against us, but to see to it that we be with you in everything we do. Amen.

Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch

The Lord bless us, and preserve us from all evil,
and keep us in eternal life.

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

After Pentecost | Saturday 07 Sep 2024: Psalm 146; Isaiah 33:1-9; Matthew 15:21-31 ~ Jesus responds to strong faith.

After Pentecost | Saturday 07 Sep 2024

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening:

O Lord, we pray that your grace
may always precede and follow after us,
that we may continually be given to good works;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Then Jesus answered her,
“Woman, you have strong faith!
What you wanted will be done for you.”
(Matthew 15:28)

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From Psalms: Psalm 146 | Poor Bishop Hooper

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OT Reading: Isaiah 33:1-9  (GW)

The Lord Will Rescue Jerusalem from Assyria

33:1 How horrible it will be for you, you destroyer,
although you haven’t been destroyed.
How horrible it will be for you, you traitor,
although you haven’t been betrayed.
When you’ve finished destroying, you will be destroyed.
When you’ve finished being a traitor, you will be betrayed.

O Lord, have pity on us.
We wait with hope for you.
Be our strength in the morning.
Yes, be our savior in times of trouble.
People flee from the noise of ⌞your⌟ army.
Nations scatter when you attack.
You nations, your loot is gathered as grasshoppers harvest a crop.
Like swarming locusts, people rush for your loot.

The Lord is honored because he lives on high.
He will fill Zion with justice and righteousness.
He will be the foundation of your future.
The riches of salvation are wisdom and knowledge.
The fear of the Lord is ⌞your⌟ treasure.

Heroes cry in the streets.
Messengers of peace cry bitterly.
Highways are deserted.
Travelers stop traveling.
Agreements are broken.
Witnesses  are rejected.
People are no longer respected.
The country grieves and wastes away.
Lebanon is ashamed and is decaying.
Sharon has become like a wilderness.
Bashan and Carmel are shaken.

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Holy Forever in Hebrew | Kadosh Lanetzach – Emanuel Roro (Official Music Video)

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NT Reading: Matthew 15:21-31 (GW) 

The Faith of a Canaanite Woman

15:21 Jesus left that place and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon.

A Canaanite woman from that territory came ⌞to him⌟ and began to shout, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon.”

But he did not answer her at all. Then his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away. She keeps shouting behind us.”

Jesus responded, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the nation of Israel.”

She came to him, bowed down, and said, “Lord, help me!”

Jesus replied, “It’s not right to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.”

She said, “You’re right, Lord. But even the dogs eat scraps that fall from their masters’ tables.”

Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, you have strong faith! What you wanted will be done for you.” At that moment her daughter was cured.

Jesus moved on from there and went along the Sea of Galilee. Then he went up a mountain and sat there.

A large crowd came to him, bringing with them the lame, blind, disabled, those unable to talk, and many others. They laid them at his feet, and he cured them. The crowd was amazed to see mute people talking, the disabled cured, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. So they praised the God of Israel.

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Jesus Is My Healer (Chapel Sessions) | ft. Jessie Harris | Gateway Worship

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Prayer: ACNA | BCP2019

+ O Father of mercies and God of all comfort, our only help in time of need: We humbly beseech you to behold, visit, and relieve your sick servants for whom our prayers are desired. Look upon them with the eyes of your mercy; comfort them with a sense of your goodness; preserve them from the temptations of the enemy; and give them patience under their afflictions. In your good time, restore them to health, and enable them to lead the remainder of their lives in your fear, and to your glory; and grant that finally they may dwell with you in life everlasting; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ Sovereign Lord: We pray for the peace of Jerusalem:

    • Protect Israel from the fiery darts of the evil one coming from every direction, both within and without.
    • Grant your heavenly wisdom to those guiding Israel militarily, politically, and diplomatically;
    • Give them hearts to receive, and the courage to do, what’s right in your sight.
    • Comfort those who grieve and mourn the loss of loved ones;
    • Rebuke those who would use grief for evil purposes.
    • Bring swift and certain justice to all those complicit in the October 7th atrocities;
    • Deliver the hostages from captivity, and restore their souls.
    • Destroy every stronghold of the evil death cult terrorizing the Middle East.
    • Strengthen the Messianic communities – Jew and Arab alike – bind them together in love, that they may be a source of help, and healing, and hope;
    • Use them in the restoration of your people to their proper place in your Kingdom.
    • We pray in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

+ O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who  are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you; bring the nations into your fold; pour out your Spirit upon all flesh; and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch

The Lord bless us, and preserve us from all evil,
and keep us in eternal life.

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.