Jesus the Pray-er: Zoom Group Discussion

 

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Opening Music

The Lord's Prayer -- Andrea Bocelli

Prayer Slideshow

John 17

Jesus Prays to Be Glorified

17 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed:

“Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. 4 I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.

Jesus Prays for His Disciples

6 “I have revealed you[a] to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. 7 Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. 8 For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. 9 I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them. 11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of[b] your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by[c] that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled.

13 “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. 14 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. 15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. 17 Sanctify them by[d] the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. 19 For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.

Jesus Prays for All Believers

20 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— 23 I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.

24 “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.

25 “Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. 26 I have made you[e] known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.”

Israel Slides

[Breakout Groups]

Closing Music

In The Garden

Mexico Missionary Map

Guide for our Day of Prayer

We have designated Monday, August 10 to be a day of prayer -- to encourage each other to pray for our community, our friends and family, and the church throughout the world. 

There are many ways to pray: using objects like prayer shawls or holding crosses, using music, or using a practice like kneeling or fasting which help us reflect and stay focused.

Or your life may be busy and overwhelming, and you might try snatching prayers in bits throughout the day as you are able.

Prayer Guide from Cheryl:

Music:

• Didn't I Walk On Water
• You Do Not Walk Alone
• Mission/How Great Thou Art

“Again, truly l tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my a Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am l with them.” Matthew 18:19,20

Pray for our country

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people He has chosen for His own inheritance.” Psalms 33:12

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness, this is good and pleases God our Savior.” 1 Timothy 2:1-3

“When l shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, l command the locusts to devour the land or send a plague among my people, if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then l will hear from heaven, and l will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Pray for all people touched by the Covid virus

The sick, their families and friends, those who have lost people they love, the caregivers, those who lost jobs, schoolchildren, the isolation and disruption of life, those totally alone with quarantine, correct medical information, research for a vaccine, ample tests with quick, accurate results

“Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be afraid, for the Lord, your God, it is He that goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6

“So do not fear, for l am with you, do not be dismayed, for l am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; l will uphold you with my righteous right hand .” Isaiah 41:10

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and l will give you rest .” Matthew 11:28

Pray for yourself, family, friends, our Imagine Jesus group

“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.” Ephesians 6:18

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Jesus Christ .” Philippians 4:6,7

“For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives. “. Colossians 1:9

Pray for Christ’s Church

Christians throughout the world, persecution, faith to be strengthened, perseverance, steadfast leadership, spiritual needs met, a place of hope and healing, bold witnessing, God’s encouragement and blessings

“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect ,”. 1 Peter 3:15

“The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” Matthew 9:37,38

“And l also say that you are Peter, and on this rock l will build my church, and the forces of Hades will not overpower it.” Matthew 16:18

“Devote yourself to prayer, being watchful to be thankful .” Colossians 4:2

We must pray with the faith of Abraham that God keeps His promises, and the wisdom of Daniel that can move heaven. On our part prayer involves time, energy, attitude, sacrifice, commitment.

“Then you will call on me and come to me, and l will listen to you.” Jeremiah 29:12