Paul leaves Ephesus to encourage churches around the Aegean. On his way to Jerusalem, Paul takes time out to meet with the Ephesian elders.
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Acts 20 – Verse by Verse
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John 17 – Verse by Verse
This chapter gives us the longest recorded prayer of Jesus. In it he prays for himself (and God’s glory),for his disciples and their security without him. He closes praying for the (then future) church and its ongoing unity.
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A Prayer Prompted by John 17
Father in Heaven,
We join with Jesus in praying for your glory, knowing that this may mean our own suffering as we share in the sufferings of Christ.
We also pray that you would keep us and all of those believers we know connected to yourself. We have seen many walk away over the years so we pray for security and stability in our faith.
We also pray for unity in the church. Help us to work toward unity based on your word – on the teaching that the apostles gave us from you. Help us to enjoy unity found in the shared life of the Father and the Son. And let us express that unity in mission to an unbelieving world.
Finally help us do whatever it takes to be united with our brothers and sisters in Christ here and now.
And we pray these things to you Father, along with Jesus Christ your Son.
Amen
Luke 16 – Verse by Verse
How much confidence do we place in wealth or possessions? Their real value is how we use them to prepare for heaven. In fact, as we consider the life that is to come, suffering may be worth more than money.
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