Prayer and Bible Reading Guide December 15-â21
Prayer and Bible Reading Guide
Prayer and Bible Reading Guide
December 15-‐21, 2013
December 15-‐21, 2013
The daily Bible readings below focus on key passages in Isaiah.
The daily Bible readings below focus on key passages in Isaiah.
Day 1: Read Isaiah 55:1-‐5; Pray for elders/members of Northpark Church and their pastor Anthony Braswell, 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 55:1-‐5; Pray for elders/members of Northpark Church and their pastor Anthony Braswell, 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 60:1-‐9; Pray for Christ Our Hope Church in Clifton, NJ. They have begun meeting in a local elementary school for Sunday morning services and continue seeking to reach out to neighbors and the community. Pray that God would open many doors for them to share the gospel and that they would quickly be able to build good relationships within their new community.
Day 2: Read Isaiah 60:1-‐9; Pray for Christ Our Hope Church in Clifton, NJ. They have begun meeting in a local elementary school for Sunday morning services and continue seeking to reach out to neighbors and the community. Pray that God would open many doors for them to share the gospel and that they would quickly be able to build good relationships within their new community.
Day 3: Read Isaiah 60:10-‐22; Pray for the youth of Christ Covenant, that they would grow in their knowledge of Jesus and love for him. Pray that they would not be enamored with this present life and distracted from Jesus, but rather that they would come to delight in him as the only source of happiness.
Day 3: Read Isaiah 60:10-‐22; Pray for the youth of Christ Covenant, that they would grow in their knowledge of Jesus and love for him. Pray that they would not be enamored with this present life and distracted from Jesus, but rather that they would come to delight in him as the only source of happiness.
Day 4: Read Isaiah 61:1-‐11; Pray for Tom Mercer as he prepares to teach this coming Sunday from Isaiah 64. Pray that the Spirit would give insight and direction in his study (1 Cor. 2:12-‐13).
Day 4: Read Isaiah 61:1-‐11; Pray for Tom Mercer as he prepares to teach this coming Sunday from Isaiah 64. Pray that the Spirit would give insight and direction in his study (1 Cor. 2:12-‐13).
Day 5: Read Isaiah 63:7-‐19; Pray that the families of Christ Covenant would be strong and full of the love that is in Christ Jesus. Pray that the holiday season would be a time of renewal of peace and godly fellowship within families, that discussion regarding Christ and his kindness in coming to earth would provoke us toward selfless love for one another.
Day 5: Read Isaiah 63:7-‐19; Pray that the families of Christ Covenant would be strong and full of the love that is in Christ Jesus. Pray that the holiday season would be a time of renewal of peace and godly fellowship within families, that discussion regarding Christ and his kindness in coming to earth would provoke us toward selfless love for one another.
Day 6: Read Isaiah 64:1-‐12; 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 64:1-‐12; 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.
