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Sunday Sermon

The sermon on Palm Sunday, April 13, is on Isaiah 53. Take some time, especially in this season, to read through Isaiah 53. It will be a blessing, and help prepare your heart for the preaching of God’s Word.

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

• What are some ways that Isaiah 53 should be special for believers? What does it teach us about the Bible?
• Why was the Suffering Servant afflicted by the Father?
• Why did we hide our faces from him?
• How does this relate with Palm Sunday?
• What are some practical ways we should apply this passage?

Sing

Christ Our Hope in Life and Death - Shane & Shane