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Matthew 16-17

Psalm 138

Sunday Sermon

The sermon on Sunday, May 25, is on John 9:35-41. To prepare your heart and mind for the worship gathering, read this passage beforehand.

PRAY

Romans 13:1

“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.”

Pray for our country and governing officials. Pray that they would rule justly and do what is right and good for all. Pray for the conversion of lost governing officials, that they would experience a true heart change, repent, and turn to Christ. Pray for peace in our country amid the sharp divisions. Ask God to give you peace regardless of political circumstances and to help you “be subject” to the governing authorities, always standing firm in the truth, but with Christlikeness, with all “gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15).

You can also take some time bring these things before the Lord.

• Confess your sins.
• The Lost
• The Church
• Your Needs

Faith Groups

• Note the connection between faith and worship in verse 38. Is this always the case: when we truly believe do we truly worship?
• How does verse 39 work? What does Jesus mean when he says that he came that, “those who see may become blind.”?
• What is chapter 9 all about? What is the main idea of this discourse/account?
• How can we apply what we have learned in John 9? What does this mean for our own seeing?

Sing

First Things First - Consumed By Fire