Prayer and Bible Reading Guide
Prayer and Bible Reading Guide
September 8-‐14, 2013
September 8-‐14, 2013
The daily Bible readings below are some key passages from the book of Isaiah, particularly addressing the theme of God’s restoration after judgment.
The daily Bible readings below are some key passages from the book of Isaiah, particularly addressing the theme of God’s restoration after judgment.
Day 1: Read Isaiah 3:18-‐4:1; Pray for pastors/members of Christ Our King Community Church (downtown) and their pastor James White, that their gospel love would stand in stark contrast to the darkness of sin. Pray that they would be a blessing to our community as they reflect Christ’s love. Pray that the W ord of God would be taught faithfully in the church each week.
Day 1: Read Isaiah 3:18-‐4:1; Pray for pastors/members of Christ Our King Community Church (downtown) and their pastor James White, that their gospel love would stand in stark contrast to the darkness of sin. Pray that they would be a blessing to our community as they reflect Christ’s love. Pray that the W ord of God would be taught faithfully in the church each week.
Day 2: Read Isaiah 4:2-‐6; As Wednesday night programs kick off this week (Sep11), pray that God would make us look more like Jesus as we study his word. Women will be studying the book of James, men will be studying 1,2,3 John, Middle School and High School will be going through God’s Big Picture (biblical theology), and the children will begin Catechism Club, which goes through the questions of the Westminster Shorter Catechism.
Day 2: Read Isaiah 4:2-‐6; As Wednesday night programs kick off this week (Sep11), pray that God would make us look more like Jesus as we study his word. Women will be studying the book of James, men will be studying 1,2,3 John, Middle School and High School will be going through God’s Big Picture (biblical theology), and the children will begin Catechism Club, which goes through the questions of the Westminster Shorter Catechism.
Day 3: Read Psalm 30:1-‐12; Pray for a small group from our church that is visiting Christ Our Hope Church in Clifton, NJ this coming weekend (Sep 12-‐15). It is a vision trip to pray and plan towards what our partnership with COHC will look like as they begin their church plant in a primarily Turkish Muslim community in the greater Metro New York City area.
Day 3: Read Psalm 30:1-‐12; Pray for a small group from our church that is visiting Christ Our Hope Church in Clifton, NJ this coming weekend (Sep 12-‐15). It is a vision trip to pray and plan towards what our partnership with COHC will look like as they begin their church plant in a primarily Turkish Muslim community in the greater Metro New York City area.
Day 4: Read Isaiah 56:1-‐8; Pray for Tom Mercer as he prepares to teach this coming Sunday on Isaiah 6:1-‐13. Pray that the Spirit would give insight and direction in his study (1 Cor. 2:12-‐13).
Day 4: Read Isaiah 56:1-‐8; Pray for Tom Mercer as he prepares to teach this coming Sunday on Isaiah 6:1-‐13. Pray that the Spirit would give insight and direction in his study (1 Cor. 2:12-‐13).
Day 5: Read Isaiah 60:1-‐7; Pray for High School and College students at CCC, that as they begin a new year of school they would purpose to honor God in all their decision, pursuits, and relationships. Pray especially for those who are surround primarily by non-‐Christian classmates, that they would have open doors for gospel conversations, and that God would use them to draw people into his kingdom.
Day 5: Read Isaiah 60:1-‐7; Pray for High School and College students at CCC, that as they begin a new year of school they would purpose to honor God in all their decision, pursuits, and relationships. Pray especially for those who are surround primarily by non-‐Christian classmates, that they would have open doors for gospel conversations, and that God would use them to draw people into his kingdom.
Day 6: Read Isaiah 66:10-‐14; Pray that members of this church would be faithful witnesses to the love of Christ in our community. Pray that as we love those around us with joy and gentleness, that God would give open doors to share the gospel in our neighborhoods and workplaces.
Day 6: Read Isaiah 66:10-‐14; Pray that members of this church would be faithful witnesses to the love of Christ in our community. Pray that as we love those around us with joy and gentleness, that God would give open doors to share the gospel in our neighborhoods and workplaces.
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