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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
May the blood of the Lamb cover Israel.
May the loving, suffering heart of the Father draw His people to Himself.
May the creative power of the Holy Spirit awaken contrition and repentance in them.
May our sorrow as Christians seeking amends for the past melt their hearts.
May the tears of the triune God open their eyes to see the Redeemer.*
Yes, the day is coming when they will behold the One whom they have pierced and weep for Him as for a first-born son.
For this we pray, knowing that God's gifts and His call are irrevocable:
He will never go back on His promises to His chosen people.
Amen.
- M. Basilea Schlink
Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)
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Scriptural Theme
Do not consider yourself to be superior to those other branches … Consider instead both the kindness and sternness of God.
Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)
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Praying Romans 11:13-24 (New International Version)
I am talking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I take pride in my ministry in the hope that I may somehow arouse my own people to envy and save some of them. For if their rejection brought reconciliation to the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead? If the part of the dough offered as firstfruits is holy, then the whole batch is holy; if the root is holy, so are the branches. *
If some of the branches have been broken off, and you, though a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing sap from the olive root, do not consider yourself to be superior to those other branches. If you do, consider this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you.
You will say then, "Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in." Granted. But they were broken off because of unbelief, and you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but tremble. For if God did not spare the natural branches, he will not spare you either. *
Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off. And if they do not persist in unbelief, they will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again. After all, if you were cut out of an olive tree that is wild by nature, and contrary to nature were grafted into a cultivated olive tree, how much more readily will these, the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree!
Response to the Scripture
As you purify and unite your Church, give us wisdom and revelation to know your thoughts and your plans concerning the people of Israel and the earth to which you will return as Bridegroom, King and Judge.
Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart
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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”
Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
Do not consider yourself to be superior to those other branches … Consider instead both the kindness and sternness of God.
Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song
(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)
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Ending Prayer
Thank You, Lord, for the Ruths You have trained for centuries, and who have so faithfully shown us who you really are.
That it is safe to glean in your fields, and even lay at your feet at the middle of the night. *
That you are not going to abuse us or ruin our reputation.
That you will provide our needs and send us back with a double portion and dignity. *
Open our eyes to see how you have woven a precious story, that is about to reach its peak, as both the gentile and the Jew walk into your House and usher in the second coming of the Son.
Pour over Your Body an unprecedented measure of your spirit. *
We are longing for that, Lord.
- Orna Grinman, Ot OoMofet Ministries
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 3: Israel Bridge Prayer – “Grafted Into the People of God” )