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“When the hour had come, He reclined at the table, and the apostles with Him. And He said to them, ‘I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer; for I say to you, I shall never again eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.’
“And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, ‘Take this and share it among yourselves; for I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes.’
“And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.’ And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten saying, ‘This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.” Luke 22:14-20
Passover (Exodus 12:1-32) is still observed by Jews to remind them of the time God sent an angel throughout Egypt claiming the lives of every firstborn -- except those who were obedient to God’s instruction.
The instructions include baking unleavened bread and roasting a lamb with bitter herbs. They eat this simple meal standing up, sandals on their feet, staves in hand, ready to flee from bondage. They repeat the words sound familiar: “This is the bread of affliction our ancestors ate in the land of Egypt. Let all who are hungry come and eat.’
“In his Gospel, John tells us that at the very moment Jewish people in Jerusalem were preparing to celebrate the Passover, their leaders were crying out to Pilate for the blood of Jesus. ‘Crucify Him!’ they yelled. The blood of the true Lamb of God was shed on the cross, and all who take refuge under this blood are spared the wrath of God’s judgment, and are set free to walk in obedience to the place God has prepared for them.
Prayer: Almighty God and Father, when we were slaves to sin, Satan and death, You remembered us and set us free by the innocent blood of Your own Son. Thank You for Your mercy to us, and strengthen us to walk with You in lives of sincerity and truth until we receive the kingdom prepared for us from the foundation of the world. Amen.”[1]
Take care with love, especially His! Your servant and friend in Christ, who still prays for you each morning. Darlene
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NEW PRAYER REQUESTS
· Claudio – Has lost his battle with liver cancer this week. Please pray for Elea, his wife, who loved him through this horrible experience and had so little time with him, that the Lord will shine through the sadness of her loss and that she finds His comfort surrounding her now.
· UPDATE: Scott, just started a new job. Praise the Lord. Thank you for praying for him. Please continue your prayers for him to seek a relationship with the Lord for himself and his children.
· Kevin and Sandy Currell (in Melbourne) need your prayers for their ministries and as they prepare to lead a teaching trip to the Holy Lands this month. Pray for their safety.
· UPDATE - Sue Furbee and husband, Sam – They both thank you for your faithful prayers. The stem cell procedure has not yet shown any positive effect. They remain hopeful and were told it could take up to six months. Please keep praying for her recovery and comfort, and for Sam’s strength as he goes through this with his beloved. See more about this and how to contribute to the high costs, visit their GoFundMe page at: https://www.gofundme.com/sue-furbee
· USA – that the Lord would demonstrate His power in an unexpected and uniting way during these times of unrest and confusion. Help hearts settle and rest in You alone.
· Sergio – lost his job and now looking again. He was recently diagnosed with adult-onset diabetes. Was living with his brother, but has been asked to move out, leaving him homeless.
· Toron – finishing his high school studies and needing strength, focus and confidence, especially with maths.
FOR THOSE IN FULL-TIME SERVICE
· Scripture Classes in Australian Schools – Australia is an unusual country, in that they are rather secular as a rule, but they have the freedom to hold Scripture classes in the schools during regular school hours. It seems some resistance is beginning to grow to this, but it is critical to pray that they continue. It is a great hope for Australia.
· Peter Frith – Works as part of Anglicare as the sole Christian chaplain at a special hospital. The work is very lonely and challenging. Pray for his encouragement, hope and that our loving heavenly Father sends another Christian to work with Peter.
· St Marks Anglican Church Northbridge - Please pray God opens the hearts and minds of those who visit and for those who worship there regularly, pray their hunger for God’s Word grows. Pray for strength, wisdom and healing rest, for those who serve there: Simon Flinders, Pat O'Keeffe, Kathy Notley, Anne Penny and their families.
· Isaias and Judith of Ambassadors for Christ in the Philippines – are busily training up workers in ‘His Philippine harvest fields’. This ministry gives so much to so many for so little. To learn more: http://www.afciworld.org (Look for "Nations" then "Philippines").
· Doug McIntosh - an invaluable contributor to my love of Bible study has multiple myelomas and has retired from full-time ministry. Please pray for him, his family and the church he has worked so faithfully in, Cornerstone, in Lilburn Georgia.
· Jenny S – Pray others always sense His grace in her. Give her wisdom to seek balance, sustained strength, thriving health, protection and always the right handling of God's Word.
· Audley – please pray for this faithful Bible teacher who has a weekly radio program to spread the Good News in Florida that he would have sustained good health and faithfulness with His Word. Pray God would continue to soothe his grief, from the loss of his beloved wife.
· Jim and Elaine - are settling into the Fiji ministry and educational positions they have been provided there. Please pray for them that they will find joy and time and energy to see the fruits of their labours for the Lord.
· Buddy & Susan – Have returned safely to their ministry in far north Queensland after their first furlough home to the States in over 20 years. Please continue to pray for their needs and the harvest from their labours.
· Jo and Steve - for their loving example of Christian life and devotion. May their love flourish under His guidance
· Stu and Jo and children, Laura and Jason – Pray for this devoted-to-the-Lord-Jesus-Christ family who are all involved in full-time ministry in NZ. Keep them strong, healthy and resolute.
· Please pray for JB, that our loving Father will constantly and consistently provoke his heart to minister to others.
· The Catholic Church and the Pope, who needs our prayers that he will always put Jesus first in all his life and decisions.
[1] © 2017, Michael Raiter, Shadows of the Cross, Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament, Anglican Youthworks.
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