After being betrayed, Jesus was forced before the Sanhedrin. While the Sanhedrin was the highest and most respected court in Jewish society, everything about this interrogation was corrupt. Besides his mistreatment from the Religious Leaders of Israel, His closest friends have scattered, just as Jesus said would happen. Sadly, Jesus’ words concerning Peter’s denials also come to pass as he succumbs to fear. As we look forward to Sunday, please pray with your church family in preparation.
Prayer Guide: September 6, 2020 – Matthew 26:57-75
1. Give thanks to Jesus who was mistreated and maligned for our sakes. Praise Him for the salvation that is found through faith in Him alone.
2. Pray for grace to face being mistreated and maligned for the sake of righteousness in a way that honors our God.
3. Ask God to help you walk by the Spirit, to pursue peace, and to keep you from causing others to stumble by your words or your actions.
4. Pray for grace walk so closely with God’s Spirit that people who observe your life will know that you are closely associated with Jesus.
5. Plead with God to give you a greater vision of His holiness and power so that you would fear Him properly and be rightly motivated in life.
6. Ask God to remind you today of His sovereignty and His goodness.
7. Ask God to send His Spirit upon our church family – that His people would give, serve, love, speak, and live like Jesus. Pray that many would be saved through the ministry of our church members.