Prayer
Ask the Lord to manifest Himself, “Lord, we need your presence among us”.
Chorus: O that men would praise the Lord
- Thank God for the blood and for breaking the gates of brass
- Plead the blood of Jesus over this platform
- Ask the Lord to cleanse our hearts and minds and protect us from everything that would stop us from drawing close.
- Pray that we would know the help of the Holy Spirit
Song: Great is our Lord God
Prayer Points
Exalt the name of our God, the mighty God we serve
Galatians 6:12 and James 5:16
Galatians 6:12 and James 5:16- let us bear each other’s burden
- Pray for those who are sick – especially those dealing with long-term sickness. “Send your word o God and heal the sick.”
- Pray that God will hide and protect us from every form of accident
- Pray that in this Christian race, we will finish well
- Ask the Lord to comfort the bereaved and pour the oil and the wine
- Thank him for answering our prayers.
Hymn: A Wonderful Saviour is Jesus my Lord – say or pray a line from this hymn.
“May He give you strength as the day.” – Bless someone with this blessing.
Update: Pastor gave a precise account of the state so that we can pray with thanksgiving. Pray for the family involved in one of three accidents on the M20 whilst driving back on Sunday afternoon. Bless the Lord.
Hymn: Grace, Grace, God’s Grace
- Declare: grace, grace, God’s grace
- Think about the grace that has been upon your life.
- Has anyone got a testimony for us?
Genesis 20:9c – Nobody should ever do the things that you have done to me. Consider why he might have done this. Discussion between Abimelech and Abraham: “You have done deeds to me that ought not to be done.”
What ought not to be done?
Don’t cross the line
We must have boundaries
Proverbs 6:16-19 – Things that should not be done.
Chorus: We Bless Your Name, O Mighty Lord (Hawekama kawe)
In Christ Jesus
What comes to mind when you think of the phrase ‘In Christ Jesus’
How do we get into Christ Jesus? Translated into the Kingdom of His Son. Col 1:13
What would one find in Christ Jesus?
- In Him I find… All the hidden treasures.
- In Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily
- Practical, Experiential Theology – Demonstrable Experience
Pray one after another
Homework
- This week, write something based on the topic “I am in Christ Jesus…”
- Write down what you have learned on this platform over the last few months and bring it with you next week.
- Read about Jacob’s comments on Simeon. Genesis 49:5-7