For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings. Hosea 6:6. The calling of Matthew to be one of Christ’s disciples excited great indignation. For a religious teacher to choose a publican as
In Prison for Christ’s Sake
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake. Philippians 1:29. John the Baptist had been first in heralding Christ’s kingdom, and he was also
One of God’s Great Men
He will be one of God’s great men; he will touch neither wine nor strong drink and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from the moment of his birth. Luke 1:15, Phillips. On heaven’s record of noble men
A Man of Action
It pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time. Nehemiah 2:6. While Nehemiah implored the help of God, he did not fold his own hands, feeling that he had no more care or responsibility in the
Burden-sharing
And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes: and I prayed unto the Lord my God, and made my confession. Daniel 9:3, 4. Burdened in behalf of
More Time-sensitive Prayer Requests
—-Please pray for my friend’s daughter (age two) who is having surgery tomorrow. Esther —-Please pray for my daughter Jeanne and her husband John as his father is in surgery for heart problems. Sherry
Time Sensitive Prayer Request
Please pray for an extremely important meeting that is happening tonight between several church members that could potentially have long-term effects for the salvation of not only many church members but also the community as well. RJ