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Wednesday’s Prayer – A to F, Week 3
Dear Lord, I pray for strength to follow you and live as you teach me to live. Amen.
Tuesday’s Prayer – A to F, Week 3
Dear Lord, I seek your forgiveness as I need to and offer my life for you to use. Amen.
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Monday’s Prayer – A to F, Week 3
O God, let it be the one business of my life to glorify you by every thought of my heart, by every word of my tongue, by every work of my hand, and by professing your truth and love to everyone. Amen. JOHN WESLEY
For Weekly Inspiration – A to F Week 3
This Week’s GOSPEL PASSAGE: John 2:13-22
Questions to Ponder [adapted from Ashes to Fire Adult Bible Study Guide]
- Are you surprised or uncomfortable with Jesus’ anger in this passage? Why or why not?
- What was it specifically about the seller’s actions that Jesus was so angry about?
- This passage takes place as the people are preparing for Passover.
- What were the Israelites called to remember during the Passover?
- In this context, how are the actions of the sellers and money exchangers an offense?
- Are there other times in the Scripture that you see Jesus get angry or speak aggressively?
- What were the circumstances that surrounded Jesus’ anger?
Record your thoughts in your Ashes to Fire journal.
Life Application [adapted from Ashes to Fire Adult Bible Study Guide]
- How would you describe “righteous anger”? Can you share a few examples of righteous anger?
- What are some examples of inappropriate anger?
- What is usually associated with inappropriate anger?
- What can you do to eliminate inappropriate anger in your life?
For additional Scripture reading and study:
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Saturday’s Prayer – A to F, Week 2
Blessed are you, Sovereign God, ruler and judge of all, creator and protector of life. All things praise your name. Put your grace into my heart so that my praise can join all of creation to magnify your great and glorious name, through Christ my Lord, Amen. JOHN WESLEY
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Friday’s Prayer – A to F, Week 2
Dear God, thank you for being caring, loving, compassionate, and merciful to us. Amen.
Thursday’s Prayer – A to F, Week 2
I pray that you will surround me with such a sense of your infinite (unfailing or everlasting) goodness, that I may return to you all possible love and obedience, through Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Wednesday’s Prayer – A to F, Week 2
Lord God, may I enjoy peace in your presence, knowing that you are with me today. Amen.
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Tuesday’s Prayer – A to F, Week 2
Dear Lord, help me to see you and respond to your love with love and service to others. Amen.
Faithfully Yours Forever 