Lent | Friday 14 Mar 2025
+ In the name the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen
Opening prayer:
Almighty God,
whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit
to be tempted by Satan:
Come quickly to help us who are assaulted
by many temptations, and,
as you know the weaknesses of each of us,
let each one find you mighty to save;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
“Keep your eyes on
those who walk according to the example
you have in us.”
(Philippians 3:17-20)
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From the Psalms: Psalm 27 – (Whom Shall I Fear?) | The Psalms Project
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OT Reading: Genesis 14:17-24 (ESV)
Abram Blessed by Melchizedek
14;17 After his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most High.) And he blessed him and said,
“Blessed be Abram by God Most High,
Possessor of heaven and earth;
and blessed be God Most High,
who has delivered your enemies into your hand!”
And Abram gave him a tenth of everything. And the king of Sodom said to Abram, “Give me the persons, but take the goods for yourself.” But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have lifted my hand to the Lord, God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth, that I would not take a thread or a sandal strap or anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’ I will take nothing but what the young men have eaten, and the share of the men who went with me. Let Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre take their share.”
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Not to Us (Psalm 115) | Davy Flowers / The Worship Initiative
Oh God You’re in Heaven and You do
Whatever You wanna do
However You choose to do it
Oh God there is nothing in Your place
The idols that we make
Will bend the knee before You
Remember us
In faithfulness
And steadfast love
Not to us but
To Your name be
All the glory
And all the praise
Not for us but
For Your sake be
All the glory
And all the fame
Oh God You’re our helper and our shield
Your goodness is revealed
To all of those who trust You
Oh God You are seated on Your throne
The power is Yours alone
To rule and reign forever
Remember us
In faithfulness
And steadfast love
Not to us but
To Your name be
All the glory
And all the praise
Not for us but
For Your sake be
All the glory
And all the fame
For all You are oh God
We bless Your name
For all You’ve done oh God
We bless Your name
For all to come oh God
We bless Your name
You’re not done oh God
We bless Your name
Not to us but
To Your name be
All the glory
And all the praise
Not for us but
For Your sake be
All the glory
And all the fame
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NT Reading: Philippians 3:17-20 (ESV)
3:17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
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This World is Not my Home | Daniel O’ Donnell / JW
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O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light rises up in darkness for the godly: Grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask what you would have us do, that the Spirit of wisdom may save us from all false choices; that in your light we may see light, and in your straight path we may not stumble; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty God, we pray for the peace of Jerusalem: Intervene in ways that only you can, so the whole world will know that you alone are God. Protect your people from the assaults of the evil one, and grant Israel’s leaders the wisdom and courage to do what’s right in your sight. Deliver all the hostages from captivity, and restore their souls. Comfort those who grieve and mourn the loss of loved ones. Protect the innocent and punish the guilty, that all may live in peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hasten, O Father, the coming of your kingdom; and grant that we your servants, who now live by faith, may with joy behold your Son at his coming in glorious majesty; even Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.
Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch
May God our Redeemer show us compassion and love.
+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
3:17 Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example. For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose conduct shows they are really enemies of the cross of Christ. They are headed for destruction. Their god is their appetite, they brag about shameful things, and they think only about this life here on earth. But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.
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