Praying Revelation 19:11-16

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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 is in righteousness that the one called Faithful and True passes judgment and goes to battle.

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

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Praying Revelation 19:11-16 (Complete Jewish Bible)

Next I saw heaven opened, and there before me was a white horse. Sitting on it was the one called Faithful and True, and it is in righteousness that he passes judgment and goes to battle. His eyes were like a fiery flame, and on his head were many royal crowns. And he had a name written which no one knew but himself. He was wearing a robe that had been soaked in blood, and the name by which he is called is, "THE WORD OF GOD."

The armies of heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. And out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down nations. *
"He will rule them with a staff of iron." It is he who treads the winepress from which flows the wine of the furious rage of ADONAI, God of heaven's armies. And on his robe and on his thigh he has a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

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. *
It is in righteousness that the one called Faithful and True passes judgment and goes to battle.

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” )