Click the image or the link of
Copy and paste the link into your browser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImvPsBRmByU
or search YouTube for ‘How to Use Cross-References for
Bible Study’
by Understanding the Bible with Pastor Josh
“Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus
asked them a question, saying, ‘What do you think about the Christ, whose Son
is He?’ They said to Him, ‘The son of
David.’
“He said to them, ‘Then how does David in the Spirit call
Him Lord, saying, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, sit at My right hand until I put
Thine enemies beneath Thy feet’? If
David then calls Him ‘Lord,’ how is He, his son?’ And no one was able to answer Him a word, nor
did anyone dare from that day on to ask Him another question.” Matthew
22:41-46
“The Lord says to my Lord: ‘Sit at My right hand, until I
make Thine enemies a footstool for Thy feet.’ The Lord will stretch
forth Thy strong sceptre from Zion, saying, ‘Rule in the midst of Thine enemies.”
Psalm 110:1-2
For this WeakEnd Assignment, find an hour and a quiet place
where you will not be interrupted. Bring
your Bible, notebook, something to write with, a refreshment and a way to watch
the video above.
1. Settle
in and quiet your heart. Pray the Lord
will help you learn something new during this time about how wonderfully woven
together the Word of God is.
2. Open
your notebook and date the page.
3. Listen
to the video and take notes as you do, of ideas you can use when you study your
Bible into the future.
4. Then
read Matthew 22:15-23:1-39 and Psalm 110.
5. Consider
the reason Jesus was teaching at this time and how the Pharisees and religious
leaders resisted him.
6. Within
these verses can you see the perspective of the Pharisees and who they expected
the Messiah to be and why this caused them to resist Jesus?
7. Can
you see the beauty of the answer Jesus gave to them in Matthew 22:41-46?
8. Why
does it matter?
Take care with love, especially His, Darlene (who still
prays for you each day)
PS: Find my
statement of faith: https://especiallyhislove.blogspot.com (where you
will also find a series of beginner Bible studies to share). You can easily
find the WeakDay Devotion online by doing a Google search for ‘WeakDay
Devotion’. (Also, there is an android ‘Google Blogger’ app
you can download to read them on your phone.
Not sure about Apple.). For the
books, go Amazon
books.
NEW PRAYER REQUESTS (any
updates?)
· Thanksgiving - Mark – came through the
extensive surgery on his shattered jaw and is now recovering in the intensive
care unit. They estimate he will be in
hospital recovering for ten or more days.
Please pray for him and his family -- that they will be sustained
financially through this challenging time and pray for the skill, wisdom and
compassion of his health carers.
·
Simon and Tamara and
their children – Simon (my pastor) has been chosen to support the
Lord’s work in a new, more far-reaching way.
Help them prepare throughout this year for the work. And when Simon takes up the new role, let him
fill it with the same grace, devotion and love he has consistently demonstrated
while at St. Marks. Strengthen the
congregation to rejoice with them and their decision.
·
Ray Jr. –Pray the Lord holds Ray Jr. (and his brothers)
closely as they deal with the practical matters after the loss of their father
and comfort their hearts.
·
Family of Eric – Eric at 52 died suddenly leaving his
47-year-old wife and three girls (ages 16, 19 and 23). Pray the Lord comforts the family through
this time of mourning. Pray for their
wisdom and that Go-d will send trustworthy, honourable, Bible-based councilors
for the many decisions that now must be made.
·
Grant’s brother
- still has quite severe headaches. Had
a shunt put in his skull to drain fluid from around the brain, as the fluid was
putting pressure on the brain and affecting balance. Pray for his health carers
as they work to adjust the flow rate and help minimise the pressure.
· Peyton - eldest granddaughter of Jeff and Rachael
– now in her second year of college.
Please continue to pray for her that she does well, makes good decisions
and continues having a good relationship with the Lord.
·
Adam –
please pray for his strength and peace as he pursues new job possibilities and
that the Lord will guide him clearly in his decisions and to know without doubt
the depth of forgiveness; and that his wife will be the loving supporter he
badly needs.
·
Barb –
my brother’s faithful and kind wife.
Thank you for praying for her.
She needs prayers to sustain her and protect her health and energy
during this time of additional stress and challenge at work.
·
Sophie – three-year old daughter of a friend. She is chronically unwell and frail. Please pray for her, her parents and health
carers to find ways to manage the symptoms and heal her.
·
Hans –
a dear friend in Germany, the cancer seems to be stable for now. Pray for his financial situation to improve
and for his ongoing strength through the pain when it comes. Pray for his patience and God’s mercy. Pray for his healthcare providers and that he
is surrounded by faithful and compassionate Christian friends who will support
him through this journey. Pray for his
Mom (age 84) who is also unwell -- that their time together is filled with
extraordinary good memories and lots of love.
·
Callilah
- a lost child. Pray the Lord will
capture her heart.
Pray for those in full-time service
Pray to uphold our Christian leaders – that they never compromise God’s Word, are bold and courageous in the face of evil. Pray for their wisdom, safety, ingenuity, strength and for their families.
Pray for those with ongoing health concerns
Many of us have family, friends and loved ones with fragile
health. Pray God takes special care with
them and protects them in practical ways and that the Lord will have mercy on
them during this challenging time.
·
Tim –
my brother – is seeing benefits from his new bi-pap machine and is sleeping
better. Pray for his continued wisdom
and patience in managing his COPD (chronic-obstructive pulmonary disease) and
arthritis. Pray his new doctor is
attentive, wise and compassionate. Pray
for Barb, his wife for her strength and
compassion. Continue to grow their faith
as give them wisdom as they share Christ with others. Pray for his strength and wisdom as he awaits
an important insurance refund.
·
David – as his health waxes and wanes. The procedures to minimise the macular
degeneration are helping to restore some sight.
Pray for Heidi who cares for him and his
little companion dog, Sparky. Pray God
watches over him and steadies his steps, clears his sight and strengthens his
heart.
·
Patti – improving but still needs prayer for balance, patience and full
recovery.
·
Cathy – as
she journeys through the challenges of stage-4 pancreatic cancer. She is Barb (my sister-in-law’s)
sister-in-law. Thank the Lord He has
provided Cathy with a supportive family.
Please pray for them and their health carers as they travel through this
journey.
·
Sergio –
has a job but at subsistence wages. He
is thankful for anything as Mexico is in dire economic condition. The work is wearing him out physically. His diabetes is presently under control, and
he has found a place to live.
·
Tracey’s Mom –
Her dementia is hampering her ability to think clearly and care for
herself. She now has good home health
care. Pray her loved ones make time for
her through this and support Tracey’s efforts.
·
Len Carbone –
(59 years old). Pray he wakes to the
message of the Cross and the compassionate love of Jesus. Had brain tumour surgery in 2002 and on
disability since. His loneliness has
overwhelmed him as he fights with his disability and those around him. Pray for a godly and patient friend to show
him God’s love.
·
Aunt Donna –
with dementia. Please pray for her
daughters so they know how best to care for her.
·
Penne –widowed
after 43 years, the last ten of which she was her husband’s full-time
caregiver. She suffers mental problems
from a childhood experience and has reached out to Patti (who asks for wisdom
and patience). Penne has ‘disowned’ all
her family, and although a believer, does not attend fellowship for
support. Please pray for her peace of
mind and God’s guidance.
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