Praying Genesis 12:1-3

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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

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has granted of His wisdom to those who fear Him.

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has granted of His honor to those who fear Him. *
Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, the Master of secrets.

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has give us life and sustained us and allowed us to reach this occasion. *
Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has redeemed Israel.

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who is good and does good.

- Traditional Jewish Prayer for Greeting the Messiah

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

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Scriptural Theme

I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.

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

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Praying Genesis 12:1-3 (New International Version)

The LORD had said to Abram, "Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you. *
"I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you."

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. *
I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Yes, Lord, what God is like you? *
We thank you for Christ, who on the cross has destroyed our sin!

We thank you because you have drawn all men to Him. *
We thank you because you now pour out on Jerusalem, on your people, a mighty stream of grace and consolation.

- Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa

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” )

Praying Revelation 21:1-5

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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

Look! I am making everything new!

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

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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

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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)

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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” )

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

O Adonai, and leader of the House of Israel,
who appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bush
and gave him the law on Sinai:*
Touch the bare branches of our unbelief
And blaze again like fire in every leaf.

- Malcolm Guite

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

Oh, to see the sight, next to Christ’s coming in the clouds, the most joyful! Our elder brethren the Jews and Christ fall upon one another’s neck and kiss each other!

They have been long asunder; they will be kind to one another when they meet. *
O Day! O longed for and lovely dawn!

O sweet Jesus, let me see that sight which will be as life from the dead, Thee and Thy ancient people in mutual embraces.

- Samuel Ratherford

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” )

Praying Matthew 23:37-39

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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

You, O Lord, are mighty forever, You quicken the dead back to life; You are mighty to save. You cause the wind to blow and the rain to fall. You sustain the living with lovingkindness, quicken the dead with great mercy, support the falling, heal the sick, loose the bound, and keep Your faithfulness to them that sleep in the dust. *
Who is like You, Lord of mighty acts, and who resembles You, O King, who kills and raises from the dead, and causes salvation to spring forth? Who is like You, Father of mercy, who in mercy remember Your creatures unto life? Yea, faithful are You to quicken the dead. Blessed are You, O Lord, who quickens the dead.

- Traditional Sukkot Prayer

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

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Scriptural Theme

How often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing.

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

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Praying Matthew 23:37-39 (New International Version)

"Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing. Look, your house is left to you desolate. For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD.'"

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. *
How often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were not willing.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow or change, there is so much deception and propaganda surrounding the whole topic of Israel. Be pleased to reveal truth and cast down lies and deception wherever they are found, burning through the fog and bringing clarity to the complex situations in this region, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

- Dr. Richard Harvey

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” )

Praying Zechariah 12:10

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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

And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication.

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

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Praying Zechariah 12:10 (New International Version)

And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for him as one grieves for a firstborn son.

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. *
And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer 

Father of glory, give us the spirit of wisdom and revelation that we might know You. What a privilege it is to know that Your glory can fill the very places in our lives that cause us so much shame. *
We want to live our lives between the two Altars, with the assurance that Your blood purifies us and Your Word washes our understanding. That your torn body, when it tabernacles within us, gradually fills us with Your Glory, grace and truth.

Blessed are You, our God, King of the universe, for satisfying the desire of every living thing, for bringing forth the true Bread of life from the earth, and the true Vine; for setting a banquet Table within us every time we invite You into our innermost being. *
Lift up your heads, all these locked gates within us, so that the King of Glory will come in.

- 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” )

Praying John 12:12-16

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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 

May our Jewish brothers and sisters, who have been led  *
“out from among the peoples and gathered from the foreign lands”

and brought back *
“to their own country,”

to the land of their ancestors, be able to live there in peace and security on the *
“mountains of Israel,”

guarded by the protection of God, their true shepherd.

- Pope John Paul II

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

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Scriptural Theme

Deliver us! Blessed is he who comes in the name of Adonai the King of Israel!

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

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Praying John 12:12-16 (Complete Jewish Bible)

The next day, the large crowd that had come for the festival heard that Yeshua was on his way into Yerushalayim. *
They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, "Deliver us!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of ADONAI, the King of Isra'el!" After finding a donkey colt, Yeshua mounted it, just as the Tanakh says -- "Daughter of Tziyon, don't be afraid! Look! your King is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt."

His talmidim did not understand this at first; but after Yeshua had been glorified, then they remembered that the Tanakh said this about him, and that they had done this for him.

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. *
Deliver us! Blessed is he who comes in the name of Adonai the King of Israel!

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

God of glory, we praise you that indigenous congregations are growing and thriving in the Holy Land. Make your servants, both Israeli and Palestinian as well as Gentiles serving God in Israel, to be a true testimony of the love of God and the power of the gospel. May they be enabled to love their enemies, and have a prophetic voice amongst their peoples, and be truly united together as the One New Man in Messiah Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

- Dr. Richard Harvey

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” )

Praying Romans 11:13-24

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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

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has granted of His wisdom to those who fear Him.

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has granted of His honor to those who fear Him. *
Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, the Master of secrets.

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has give us life and sustained us and allowed us to reach this occasion. *
Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has redeemed Israel.

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who is good and does good.

- Traditional Jewish Prayer for Greeting the Messiah

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

Yes, Lord, what God is like you? *
We thank you for Christ, who on the cross has destroyed our sin!

We thank you because you have drawn all men to Him. *
We thank you because you now pour out on Jerusalem, on your people, a mighty stream of grace and consolation.

- Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa

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” )

Praying Jeremiah 31:31-37

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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

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

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

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Scriptural Theme

I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.

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

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Praying Jeremiah 31:31-37 (New International Version)

"The days are coming," declares the LORD, "when I will make a new covenant with the people of Israel and with the people of Judah. It will not be like the covenant I made with their ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt, because they broke my covenant, though I was a husband to them," declares the LORD. *
"This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time," declares the LORD. "I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. No longer will they teach their neighbor, or say to one another, 'Know the LORD,' because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest," declares the LORD. "For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more."

This is what the Lord says, he who appoints the sun to shine by day, who decrees the moon and stars to shine by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar -- the LORD Almighty is his name: *
"Only if these decrees vanish from my sight," declares the Lord, "will Israel ever cease being a nation before me." This is what the LORD says: "Only if the heavens above can be measured and the foundations of the earth below be searched out will I reject all the descendants of Israel because of all they have done," declares the LORD.

Response to the Scripture

Save us, Oh God of  our salvation; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy Name, and revel in your praise!

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. *
I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Our Father in heaven, Rock and Redeemer of the people Israel; Bless the state of Israel with the beginning of the blossoming of their redemption. Shield it with your love; spread over it the shelter of your peace. Guide its leaders and advisors with your light and your truth. Help them with your good counsel. Strengthen the hands of those who defend our Holy Land. Deliver them; crown their efforts with triumph. Bless the land with peace, and its inhabitants with lasting joy. And let us say, "Amen."

- From the Prayer for the Founding of Modern Israel (1948)

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” )

Praying Isaiah 62:1-7

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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

O Adonai, and leader of the House of Israel,
who appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bush
and gave him the law on Sinai:*
Touch the bare branches of our unbelief
And blaze again like fire in every leaf.

- Malcolm Guite

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

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Scriptural Theme

Adonai, we will give ourselves no rest as we cry out - "Restore Yerushalayim and make it a praise on the earth!"

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

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Praying Isaiah 62:1-7 (Complete Jewish Bible)

For Tziyon's sake I will not be silent, for Yerushalayim's sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out brightly and her salvation like a blazing torch. The nations will see your vindication and all kings your glory. 

Then you will be called by a new name which Adonai himself will pronounce. You will be a glorious crown in the hand of Adonai, a royal diadem held by your God. You will no longer be spoken of as 'Azuvah [Abandoned]or your land be spoken of as 'Sh'mamah [Desolate]; rather, you will be called Heftzi-Vah [My-Delight-Is-In-Her] and your land Be'ulah [Married]. *
For Adonai delights in you, and your land will be married -- as a young man marries a young woman, your sons will marry you; as a bridegroom rejoices over the bride, your God will rejoice over you. I have posted watchmen on your walls, Yerushalayim; they will never fall silent, neither by day nor by night. You who call on Adonai, give yourselves no rest; and give him no rest till he restores Yerushalayim and makes it a praise on earth.

Response to the Scripture

Save us, Oh God of  our salvation; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy Name, and revel in your praise!

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. *
Adonai, we will give ourselves no rest as we cry out - "Restore Yerushalayim and make it a praise on the earth!"

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Oh, to see the sight, next to Christ’s coming in the clouds, the most joyful! Our elder brethren the Jews and Christ fall upon one another’s neck and kiss each other! 

They have been long asunder; they will be kind to one another when they meet. *
O Day! O longed for and lovely dawn! 

O sweet Jesus, let me see that sight which will be as life from the dead, Thee and Thy ancient people in mutual embraces.

- Samuel Ratherford

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” )

Praying Psalm 118:15-29

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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

You, O Lord, are mighty forever, You quicken the dead back to life; You are mighty to save. You cause the wind to blow and the rain to fall. You sustain the living with lovingkindness, quicken the dead with great mercy, support the falling, heal the sick, loose the bound, and keep Your faithfulness to them that sleep in the dust. *
Who is like You, Lord of mighty acts, and who resembles You, O King, who kills and raises from the dead, and causes salvation to spring forth? Who is like You, Father of mercy, who in mercy remember Your creatures unto life? Yea, faithful are You to quicken the dead. Blessed are You, O Lord, who quickens the dead.

- Traditional Sukkot Prayer

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

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Scriptural Theme

The LORD has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death.

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

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Praying Psalm 118:15-29 (New International Version)

Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous:
"The LORD's right hand has done mighty things! The LORD's right hand is lifted high; the LORD's right hand has done mighty things!"*
I will not die but live, and will proclaim what the LORD has done. The LORD has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death. Open for me the gates of the righteous; I will enter and give thanks to the LORD. This is the gate of the LORD through which the righteous may enter. I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my salvation.

The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes. The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. LORD, save us! LORD, grant us success! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. *
The LORD is God, and he has made his light shine on us. With boughs in hand, join in the festal procession up to the horns of the altar. You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God, and I will exalt you. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

Response to the Scripture

Save us, Oh God of  our salvation; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy Name, and revel in your praise!

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. *
The LORD has chastened me severely, but he has not given me over to death.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow or change, there is so much deception and propaganda surrounding the whole topic of Israel. Be pleased to reveal truth and cast down lies and deception wherever they are found, burning through the fog and bringing clarity to the complex situations in this region, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

- Dr. Richard Harvey

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” )

Praying Psalm 123

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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

Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us,for we have endured no end of contempt.

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

🔔

Praying Psalm 123  (New International Version)

I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven.

As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, till he shows us his mercy.

Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us, for we have endured no end of contempt. We have endured no end of ridicule from the arrogant, of contempt from the proud.

Response to the Scripture

Save us, Oh God of  our salvation; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy Name, and revel in your praise!

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. *
Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us,for we have endured no end of contempt.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

Father of glory, give us the spirit of wisdom and revelation that we might know You. What a privilege it is to know that Your glory can fill the very places in our lives that cause us so much shame. *
We want to live our lives between the two Altars, with the assurance that Your blood purifies us and Your Word washes our understanding. That your torn body, when it tabernacles within us, gradually fills us with Your Glory, grace and truth.

Blessed are You, our God, King of the universe, for satisfying the desire of every living thing, for bringing forth the true Bread of life from the earth, and the true Vine; for setting a banquet Table within us every time we invite You into our innermost being. *
Lift up your heads, all these locked gates within us, so that the King of Glory will come in.

- 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” )

Praying Psalm 122

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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 our Jewish brothers and sisters, who have been led  *
“out from among the peoples and gathered from the foreign lands”

and brought back *
“to their own country, 

to the land of their ancestors, be able to live there in peace and security on the *
“mountains of Israel,”

guarded by the protection of God, their true shepherd.

- Pope John Paul II

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

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Scriptural Theme

May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.

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

🔔 

Praying Psalm 122  (New International Version)

I rejoiced with those who said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD."
Our feet are standing in your gates, Jerusalem.
Jerusalem is built like a city that is closely compacted together. That is where the tribes go up -- the tribes of the LORD -- to praise the name of the LORD according to the statute given to Israel. There stand the thrones for judgment, the thrones of the house of David.*
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
"May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels."
For the sake of my family and friends, I will say,
"Peace be within you."
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.

Response to the Scripture

Save us, Oh God of  our salvation; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy Name, and revel in your praise!

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. *
May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

God of glory, we praise you that indigenous congregations are growing and thriving in the Holy Land. Make your servants, both Israeli and Palestinian as well as Gentiles serving God in Israel, to be a true testimony of the love of God and the power of the gospel. May they be enabled to love their enemies, and have a prophetic voice amongst their peoples, and be truly united together as the One New Man in Messiah Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

- Dr. Richard Harvey

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” )

Praying Isaiah 51:1-6

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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

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has granted of His wisdom to those who fear Him.

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has granted of His honor to those who fear Him. *
Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, the Master of secrets

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has give us life and sustained us and allowed us to reach this occasion. *
Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has redeemed Israel.

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who is good and does good.

- Traditional Jewish Prayer for Greeting the Messiah

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

🔔

Scriptural Theme

LORD, your instruction will go forth; your justice will become a light to the nations.

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

🔔

Praying Isaiah 51:1-6 (New International Version)

"Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn; look to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth. When I called him he was only one man, and I blessed him and made him many." *
The LORD will surely comfort Zion and will look with compassion on all her ruins; he will make her deserts like Eden, her wastelands like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found in her, thanksgiving and the sound of singing.

"Listen to me, my people; hear me, my nation: Instruction will go out from me; my justice will become a light to the nations. My righteousness draws near speedily, my salvation is on the way, and my arm will bring justice to the nations. The islands will look to me and wait in hope for my arm. Lift up your eyes to the heavens, look at the earth beneath; the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment and its inhabitants die like flies. But my salvation will last forever, my righteousness will never fail."

Response to the Scripture

Save us, Oh God of  our salvation; gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy Name, and revel in your praise!

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. *
LORD, your instruction will go forth; your justice will become a light to the nations.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

Yes, Lord, what God is like you? *
We thank you for Christ, who on the cross has destroyed our sin!

We thank you because you have drawn all men to Him. *
We thank you because you now pour out on Jerusalem, on your people, a mighty stream of grace and consolation.

- Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa

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” )

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

O Adonai, and leader of the House of Israel,
who appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bush
and gave him the law on Sinai: *
Touch the bare branches of our unbelief
And blaze again like fire in every leaf.

- Malcolm Guite

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

🔔

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)

🔔

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

🔔

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)

🔔

Ending Prayer

Oh, to see the sight, next to Christ’s coming in the clouds, the most joyful! Our elder brethren the Jews and Christ fall upon one another’s neck and kiss each other!

They have been long asunder; they will be kind to one another when they meet. *
O Day! O longed for and lovely dawn! 

O sweet Jesus, let me see that sight which will be as life from the dead, Thee and Thy ancient people in mutual embraces.

- Samuel Ratherford

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” )

Praying Isaiah 49:1-6

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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

You, O Lord, are mighty forever, You quicken the dead back to life; You are mighty to save. You cause the wind to blow and the rain to fall. You sustain the living with lovingkindness, quicken the dead with great mercy, support the falling, heal the sick, loose the bound, and keep Your faithfulness to them that sleep in the dust. *
Who is like You, Lord of mighty acts, and who resembles You, O King, who kills and raises from the dead, and causes salvation to spring forth? Who is like You, Father of mercy, who in mercy remember Your creatures unto life? Yea, faithful are You to quicken the dead. Blessed are You, O Lord, who quickens the dead.

- Traditional Sukkot Prayer

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

🔔

Scriptural Theme

It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.

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

🔔

Praying Isaiah 49:1-6 (New International Version)

Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the LORD called me; from my mother's womb he has spoken my name. He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a polished arrow and concealed me in his quiver. He said to me, "You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will display my splendor."

But I said, "I have labored in vain; I have spent my strength for nothing at all. Yet what is due me is in the Lord's hand, and my reward is with my God." And now the Lord says -- he who formed me in the womb to be his servant to bring Jacob back to him and gather Israel to himself, for I am honored in the eyes of the Lord and my God has been my strength -- he says: *
"It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth."

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

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

Father of lights, in whom there is no shadow or change, there is so much deception and propaganda surrounding the whole topic of Israel. Be pleased to reveal truth and cast down lies and deception wherever they are found, burning through the fog and bringing clarity to the complex situations in this region, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

- Dr. Richard Harvey

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” )

Praying 2 Samuel 7:22-24

🔔

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)

🔔

Scriptural Theme

And who is like your people Israel - the one nation on earth that God went out to redeem as a people for himself, and to make a name for himself?

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

🔔

Praying 2 Samuel 7:22-24 (New International Version)

How great you are, Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears. And who is like your people Israel -- the one nation on earth that God went out to redeem as a people for himself, and to make a name for himself, and to perform great and awesome wonders by driving out nations and their gods from before your people, whom you redeemed from Egypt? You have established your people Israel as your very own forever, and you, Lord, have become their God.

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

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
And who is like your people Israel - the one nation on earth that God went out to redeem as a people for himself, and to make a name for himself?

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

Father of glory, give us the spirit of wisdom and revelation that we might know You. What a privilege it is to know that Your glory can fill the very places in our lives that cause us so much shame. *
We want to live our lives between the two Altars, with the assurance that Your blood purifies us and Your Word washes our understanding. That your torn body, when it tabernacles within us, gradually fills us with Your Glory, grace and truth.

Blessed are You, our God, King of the universe, for satisfying the desire of every living thing, for bringing forth the true Bread of life from the earth, and the true Vine; for setting a banquet Table within us every time we invite You into our innermost being. *
Lift up your heads, all these locked gates within us, so that the King of Glory will come in.

- 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” )

Praying Deuteronomy 10:12-22

🔔

I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

May our Jewish brothers and sisters, who have been led  *
“out from among the peoples and gathered from the foreign lands”

and brought back *
“to their own country,”

to the land of their ancestors, be able to live there in peace and security on the *
“mountains of Israel,”

guarded by the protection of God, their true shepherd.

- Pope John Paul II

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

🔔

Scriptural Theme

The LORD defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing.

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

🔔

Praying Deuteronomy 10:12-22 (New International Version)

And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, and to observe the LORD's commands and decrees that I am giving you today for your own good? To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. Yet the LORD set his affection on your forefathers and loved them, and he chose you, their descendants, above all the nations, as it is today. *
Circumcise your hearts, therefore, and do not be stiff-necked any longer. For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes. He defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the alien, giving him food and clothing. And you are to love those who are aliens, for you yourselves were aliens in Egypt. Fear the LORD your God and serve him. Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name. He is your praise; he is your God, who performed for you those great and awesome wonders you saw with your own eyes. Your forefathers who went down into Egypt were seventy in all, and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars in the sky.

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

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
The LORD defends the cause of the fatherless and the widow, and loves the foreigner residing among you, giving them food and clothing.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

God of glory, we praise you that indigenous congregations are growing and thriving in the Holy Land. Make your servants, both Israeli and Palestinian as well as Gentiles serving God in Israel, to be a true testimony of the love of God and the power of the gospel. May they be enabled to love their enemies, and have a prophetic voice amongst their peoples, and be truly united together as the One New Man in Messiah Jesus, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

- Dr. Richard Harvey

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” )

Praying Genesis 12:1-3

🔔

I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening Prayer

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has granted of His wisdom to those who fear Him.

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has granted of His honor to those who fear Him. *
Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, the Master of secrets.

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has give us life and sustained us and allowed us to reach this occasion. *
Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who has redeemed Israel.

Blessed are You, the Lord our G-d, King of the universe, who is good and does good.

- Traditional Jewish Prayer for Greeting the Messiah

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

🔔

Scriptural Theme

I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.

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

🔔

Praying Genesis 12:1-3 (New International Version)

The LORD had said to Abram, "Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you. *
"I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you."

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

🔔

The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

🔔

Ending Prayer

Yes, Lord, what God is like you? *
We thank you for Christ, who on the cross has destroyed our sin!

We thank you because you have drawn all men to Him. *
We thank you because you now pour out on Jerusalem, on your people, a mighty stream of grace and consolation.

- Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa

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” )

Praying Revelation 21:1-5

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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)

🔔

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” )

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

O Adonai, and leader of the House of Israel,
who appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bush
and gave him the law on Sinai:*
Touch the bare branches of our unbelief
And blaze again like fire in every leaf.

- Malcolm Guite

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

Oh, to see the sight, next to Christ’s coming in the clouds, the most joyful! Our elder brethren the Jews and Christ fall upon one another’s neck and kiss each other!

They have been long asunder; they will be kind to one another when they meet. *
O Day! O longed for and lovely dawn!

O sweet Jesus, let me see that sight which will be as life from the dead, Thee and Thy ancient people in mutual embraces.

- Samuel Ratherford

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” )