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Prayer Meeting
April 22, 2021
Grant, Almighty God, as long as our pilgrimage in this world continues, that we may feed on such diet for the necessities of the flesh as may never corrupt us. And may we never be led aside from sobriety, but may we learn to use our abundance by preferring abstinence in the midst of plenty. Grant also that we may patiently endure want and famine, and eat and drink with such liberty as always to set before us the glory of Thy name. Lastly, may our very frugality lead us to aspire after that fullness by which we shall be completely refreshed, when the glory of Thy countenance shall appear to us in heaven, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
[John Calvin: Patiently Endure]
Session One: Praying through the Scriptures (Mark 4:1-20)
Why does Jesus emphatically command the people to “listen!” (4:3)? What is the implication of such a command?
What is a parable and what is its purpose?
What is the seed in the parable?
What are the four soils in the parable and what do they represent? Which soil is to be desired and cultivated? (4:15-20)
What is “Christian fruit? (4:20)?
What things can we pray regarding this sermon and text?
Session Two: Praying for the Local Church
Worship. Pray for the joint worship service this coming Lord’s Day.
Preaching (preparation for the pastor, the sermon proper, fruit, etc.).
Growth (spiritual and numerical).
Outreach (Trail Life, American Heritage, etc.).
The Session.
The finances of the church.
A church building.
The presbytery.
The PCA and the meeting of the General Assembly at the end of June.
Our families.
Our unsaved family members.
Westminster PCA (Vincennes). Pastoral search committee.
Session Three: Praying for the Needs of the Saints and the World
The persecuted church and our brothers and sisters abroad.
Our nation – the POTUS and his cabinet, the V-P, Congress; revival and repentance (sins of abortion and homosexuality, etc.).
The church in the USA – revival, and repentance.
The Sireci’s are expecting their second child.
PRAISE: Jenna Riley was offered a new job. Pray about certain logistical issues.
Jason Riley’s dad – cancer.
Anna Straight – PRAISE: The Lord provided her with a local job!
Rachael Riley – recovery from foot injury; PRAISE: no injection required.