Praying Revelation 21:1-5

🔔

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)

🔔

Scriptural Theme

Look! I am making everything new!

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

🔔

Praying Revelation 21:1-5 (Complete Jewish Bible)

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had passed away, and the sea was no longer there. Also I saw the holy city, New Yerushalayim, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. I heard a loud voice from the throne say, 

"See! God's Sh'khinah is with mankind, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and he himself, God-with-them, will be their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will no longer be any death; and there will no longer be any mourning, crying or pain; because the old order has passed away." *
Then the One sitting on the throne said, "Look! I am making everything new!"

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

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
Look! I am making everything new!

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

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” )