Praying Deuteronomy 7:7-9

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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

Our Father in Heaven,
We come to You today to ask for Your forgiveness.
We have worshipped Your Son, Jesus Christ,
as “King of the nations”,
but in our blindness we have failed to
acknowledge Him as “King of the Jews”.

We have failed to turn this degrading title
into a title of honour.
We have transferred the degradation onto Your People,
the Jews, whom we have ridiculed, despised
and persecuted in Your stead,
thus prolonging Your suffering over the centuries.*
We honour You, our Lord Jesus Christ,
and we welcome You as King of the Jews;
as King of our hearts;
as King of our churches and our cities;
as King of our country
and of every nation represented here today.

- Evangelical Sisters of Mary (Darmstadt)

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

It was because the LORD loved you and kept the oath he swore to your ancestors that he brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the land of slavery.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying Deuteronomy 7:7-9 (New International Version)

The LORD did not set his affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. *
But it was because the LORD loved you and kept the oath he swore to your ancestors that he brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the land of slavery, from the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt. 

Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.

Response to the Scripture

LORD, bring to fulfillment the plan that you had in the beginning to bring light to the earth and hope to the nations through the seed of  Abraham.

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. *
It was because the LORD loved you and kept the oath he swore to your ancestors that he brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the land of slavery.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

We honour You, our Lord Jesus Christ,
and we welcome You as King of the Jews.
Together we confess:*
You are the Son of God.
You were born in Bethlehem of a Jewish mother;
You are the light to reveal God to the nations
and the glory of Your people Israel;

You are the Lamb that was slain to take away the sin of the world;
You are the First and the Last and the Living One;
You hold the keys of death and of Hades.
And just as You have promised,
we are waiting for You to return to Jerusalem,
the city of the great King.*
We worship You and we praise You:
David’s throne is Yours by right,
and Your kingdom will never end.
We honour You as Judge and Redeemer of mankind;
as Saviour of the world
who brings all God’s purposes to completion.
You are King of kings and Lord of lords.
Honour, power, praise and worship are Yours for ever.

- Evangelical Sisters of Mary (Darmstadt)

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” )