I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my supplications. (Psalm 116:1)
Thank you, LORD, for listening to me in all times and seasons.
Because he has inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call upon him as long as I live. (Psalm 116:2)
Father, thank you for being a “Dad” to me and listening to me.
The pains of death surrounded me, and the pangs of Sheol laid hold of me; I found trouble and sorrow. (Psalm 116:3)
Jesus, you are a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; thank you for entering into my sorrows and grief — for hearing me when I cry out to you.
Then I called upon the name of the LORD: “O LORD, I implore you, deliver my soul!” (Psalm 116:4)
Jesus, win the victory in my life.
Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yes, our God is merciful. (Psalm 116:5)
Holy Spirit, thank you for teaching me day by day of our father’s mercy.
The LORD preserves the simple; I was brought low, and he saved me. (Psalm 116:6)
Thank you, Jesus, for saving me.
Return to your rest, O my soul, for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you. (Psalm 116:7)
Father, as you led Naomi and Ruth out of bitterness and sorrow into the fullness of your provision; so you are leading us step by step. Thank you for your merciful kindness toward us. Thank you for giving us this day’s bread and word.
Saturday: 20, 21:1-7(8-14); * 110:1-5(6-7), 116, 117; 2 Kings 25:8-12,22-26; Acts 28:17-31; Luke 9:37-50
Sunday: 148, 149, 150; * 114, 115; Jer. 29:1,4-14; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Matthew 16:13-20
HC: 24; 121; Genesis 32:3-8,22-30; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8a
STUDY GUIDE: SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON 06, October 17, 2010
Lectionary C, Proper 24
Theme Verse: “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
Readings: Luke 18:1-8; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5;Genesis 32:3-8, 22-30; Psalm 121
Memory Verse: And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. (Ephesians 6:18 )
Next Week: Luke 18:9-14; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Jeremiah 14:1-10, 19-22; Psalm 84
Gospel: Luke 18:1-8
“and do not lose heart” (verse 1) A word received: That is why I told you, “Never give in!” It is a choice I AM asking you to make. It is a choice to not give in.
“will he really find faith in the earth?” (verse 8 ) “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1) A word received: I want you to place your trust in me and my Father.
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. (Ephesians 6:18 ) A word received: Ask that your prayers will be guided and shaped by my Holy Spirit.
Epistle: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of (2 Timothy 3:14a) A word received: “Continue” means trusting me and what I have taught you.
Old Testament: Genesis 32:3-8, 22-30
A word received: I want you to persist in seeking my blessing as Jacob did.
Psalm: Psalm 121
A word received: Where does your help come from? Where do you turn for help? I long for my people to turn to me for help.
Albany Intercessor
