Bible Study Snacks, Romans 9:14-23

Hi, everyone!

As always, thank you so much for joining me as we continue our journey through the Book of Romans. I hope that all has been going well in your life! This time, we will be studying Chapter 9 verses 14-23. It is my most sincere hope that you'll find these Bible Study Snacks helpful and spiritually enlightening in your walk with God.

This week in summary...

Remember that God reminded the Israelites that true Israel is not simply the physical descendants of Israel, any more than the promises to Abraham were to be carried out through all of Abraham's descendants just because they were his physical descendants. Rather, it depended upon what God had chosen according to His Divine purpose. This was illustrated by contrasting what the Scriptures revealed about Isaac and Ishmael, and then about Jacob and Esau.

That God had made such distinction is illustrated further with the example of Pharaoh, where God chose to show mercy to some while He hardened others [who had already persistently rejected God's mercy. Also, that God has the right to make such choices is His as the potter over the clay.

So God chose to endure "vessels of wrath" with much longsuffering, that He might make known His glorious riches to "vessels of mercy" [a point expanded upon further in chapter eleven].

Let’s pray:

Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Carefully read through Romans 9:14-23. Here again, I must stress the word “carefully” because if you aren’t “careful” you will miss Paul’s point. Let Paul speak to you through his writings as if he were right there with you, sharing his story in person.

This week’s study questions:

1. Rephrase the question found in Romans 9:14 in your own words?
2. How does Paul respond to this question (Romans 9:14)? {Notice he doesn’t wait for anybody’s answer!}
3. Write down the words God spoke to Moses (see both Exodus 33:19 and Romans 9:15).
4. What conclusion does Paul draw from the above quote (see Romans 9:16)?
5. What is one major reason God gave so much authority to Pharaoh (17)?
6. How does Romans 9:18 differ from Romans 9:15?
7. What problem did Paul anticipate that people would have with his former conclusion (Romans 9:19)?
8. How does Paul answer those doubts (Romans 9:20-21)?
9. What two kinds of objects (NIV) or vessels (NASB) do verses 22-23 mention?
10. Why did the Lord put up with sinners so long (Romans 9:22-23)?

Finally, after answering the study questions, re-read Romans Romans 9:14-23. Take your time and read each question and verse as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you might see something new that you overlooked the first time around.

As we journey through our studies together, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until next time, I wish everyone a blessed week!

God bless you!

Sheri

Are You Determined to Serve the Lord?

Press on.
Nothing in the world
Can take the place of persistence.
Talent will not;
Nothing is more common
Than unsuccessful men
With talent.
Genius will not:
Unrewarded genius
Is almost a proverb.
Education will not;
The world is full of
Educated derelicts.
Persistence and determination
Alone are important
-Anonymous

Many things could be said about the apostle Paul. Certainly the fact that he was a determined individual could top the list. Look at his determination before his conversion (Acts 9:1-2), and after his conversion in (Acts 20: 17-24; Philippians 3:12-14). We should strive to instill such determination in each of us for it should characterize the life of every Christian (2 Peter 3:14).

Before we go on any further, let’s look at the definition of the word “determination.” Webster’s 7th Collegiate Dictionary defines it like this...1. Decided, resolved. 2. Firm, resolute. Joseph was all these when he chose not to sleep with Potiphar’s wife (Genesis 39: 8-10). When King Darius was persuaded to issue a decree against prayer to any god or man, except him, Daniel was resolute in continuing his prayers to God despite the threat of being thrown into a lion’s den (Daniel 6). Nehemiah was determined to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem despite great opposition to do so. Needless to say that Paul demonstrated great determination in both text and life.

We too must be determined to do the right thing. Many are determined but not for the right thing. They are simply determined to: do as they please, get their own way, do evil, even though they know better; have preeminence (3 John 9); and to keep traditions (Matthew 15:3). Determination must be guided by the word of God (2 Peter 1:5).

So what must we be determined to do? To start with, how about knowing more of the word of God? (Hebrews 2:1-3). Since it (the word of God) is our guide, we must be familiar with it. Psalms 119: 105) tells us it is a lamp unto our feet. (Psalms 119:104; Ephesians 3:4) tells us that it gives understanding. It also makes one approved (2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Peter 1:10). Determination allows us to grow as a Christian (2 Peter 3:18; 1 Peter 2: 1-2). Just as there are two elements necessary for human growth: food and exercise; the two elements for growth as a Christian are: love and stand for the truth (1 Corinthians 16:13; Ephesians 6:10).

Determination allows us to serve the Lord faithfully (1 Corinthians 15:58). This requires self-denial (Matthew 16:24-25). Service to the Lord is not something you do one week and forget the next (Galatians 6:9). And lastly, all Christians should be determined to go to heaven (Acts 20:24; Philippians 3:13-14).

Dear friends, if you are determined to go to heaven, you will be determined to do all the things necessary to get there. Remember, the grace of God and our determination will get us there. Also, we must be resolved to do the will of our Lord. If we are not determined to go forward, our spiritual condition will deteriorate. Speaking for myself, I am determined to do the best I can for the Lord. Are you?

Prayer:

Thanks be to thee, my Lord Jesus Christ, For all the benefits thou hast won for me, For all the pains and insults thou hast borne for me.
O most merciful Redeemer, Friend, and Brother, May I know thee more clearly, Love thee more dearly, And follow thee more nearly: For ever and ever. Amen

May God bless you,

Mary Beth

Get Rid of that Defeated Attitude!

A person's mental attitude has an almost unbelievable effect on his powers, both physical and psychological. The British psychiatrist, J.A. Hadfield, gives a striking illustration of this fact in his booklet, The Psychology of Power. "I asked three people," he wrote, "to submit themselves to test the effect of mental suggestion on their strength, which was measured by gripping a dynamometer." They were to grip the dynamometer with all their strength under three different sets of conditions.

First he tested them under normal conditions. The average grip was 101 pounds. Then he tested them after he had hypnotized them and told them that they were very weak. Their average grip this time was only 29 pounds! In the third test Dr. Hadfield told them under hypnosis that they were very strong. The average grip jumped to 142 pounds.

In the book of Numbers chapter 13 & 14 we read God ordering Moses to choose 12 leaders from each tribe and send them to spy on the land of Canaan. Moses instructed them to find the nature of the country, its population and military strength, degree of fertility and physical security. He also asked them to bring some of the fruits that grow there. (It was the season when Grapes were beginning to ripe) Twelve spies spied the land and their observations were same. They found that the land is rich and fertile, (Numbers 13:23-27) and that the inhabitants of Canaan are stronger and they live in cities that are very large and fortified, (Numbers 13:28-29).

But this is where the similarities end. Chapter 13 says except for Caleb and Joshua every one else had already thrown up the cards. Why did the spies act so weirdly? They were controlled by their defeated attitudes. When you perceive something in a certain way it is called your personal attitude. There are defeating attitudes and winning attitudes. Let me show you why we must take away the defeated attitudes...

A defeated attitude hinders God’s blessing. God promised to give a land flowing with milk and honey, but the spies didn’t trust God to fulfill his promise. They were controlled by what they perceived through their natural eyes, (Numbers 13:31). Defeated attitudes offend God. The spies foretasted the land’s goodness, but they didn’t live to possess it because they mocked God and called for his wrath, (Numbers 14:20-23).
A defeated attitude conceives anxiety and insecurity. The spies left in confidence, with a spirit of adventure; but they returned in fear, groveling before men, no longer fearful of God, (Deuteronomy 1:28). The whole camp wept because of anxiety, disappointment, betrayal, frustration and insecurity that overwhelmed them, (Numbers 14:1). Everyone wanted to appoint a new leader and go back to Egypt, (Numbers 14:4).
A defeated attitude is the root of unbelief. They ceased to trust in the Lord, (Deuteronomy 1:32-33). The Anakites (who were of large size) were now said to be ‘Nephilims’, the race of giants described briefly in Genesis 6:4. The exaggeration of their futileness led them to loose their faith in God, by comparing themselves as ‘grass hoppers’ (Numbers 13:33).

Now let me show you why you need to entertain a winning attitude

A winning attitude opens up your spiritual eyes (Numbers 13:30). Now Joshua and Caleb had a different view on the situation. They had a correct assessment of enemy’s strength. But they knew no one can defeat God’s people (Deuteronomy 1:29-31). They didn’t express any fear. Rather they encouraged the crowd.
A winning attitude is the mark of a godly leader. The Bible says that God was pleased with Joshua and Caleb (Deuteronomy 1:35-36). Joshua became Moses’ successor. He led Israelites in to great victories in the battle field and possessed the entire land of Canaan.

Clearly, there are many, many things in life that reveal our attitude. It is so important that it fixes our eternal destiny and it determines whether or not we can receive the Holy Spirit right here and now. The law of God has to do with attitude. Maybe we should read that in the Bible. Look at Hebrews 4:12 in your Bible. It says, "For the word of God is living and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart."

In conclusion, how can we apply this to our daily lives? First, maintain a winning attitude regardless of circumstances. We know that God allows you and me to go through such circumstances before we can actually be blessed. The question is how we react to such issues? Do you feel defeated, disappointed, frustrated, anxious and insecure? Or do you trust in God and his power? Consider the big picture instead of the immediate circumstances. This is the kind of reaction people with winning attitude generate. Just like Joshua and Caleb did trust in the Lord and His power, remember that he is faithful to keep his promises.

Secondly, think before you leap. An essential quality of the winning attitude is reacting with a prudent spirit. The disobedient spies had not only a defeated attitude but also an imprudent spirit. Later on they went to conquer the promise land on their own strength despite God’s warning, and lost the battle (Numbers 14:40-45).

It is natural to feel nervous when we walk through hardships. We become nervous and start reacting to situations in our own strength, forgetting that God is in control of everything. Therefore here after when you meet strong holds standing on your way seek to be strengthen in God. When you do, you will see beyond what you see (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Lastly, remember that attitudes are contagious. Is yours worth catching? Attitudes are extremely powerful. Therefore, defeated attitudes have a disastrous influence on others. Probably the Israel community was formed by over 1 Million adults. According to Numbers 14:36, isn’t it unbelievable how just 10 ordinary people caused 1 million people to stone Moses, Joshua and Caleb. That is why I want to urge everyone who is reading this, never ever give room to defeated attitudes in your life. Your attitude can determine your direction in life!

Prayer: Dear Lord, I pray for a positive attitude that will carry me through my daily trials and tribulations. I know that each day may present its own set of problems and stumbling blocks. But, knowing that you are standing next to me as I encounter these hardships gives me a powerful, spiritual strength that helps me overcome any negativity standing in my way. Amen

Have a blessed day,

Joan

Monday Mini-Message: Don't Worry...God Can Fix You!

This is the bitterest of all, to know that suffering need not have been; that it has resulted from indiscretion and inconsistency; that it is the harvest of one's own sowing; that the vulture which feeds on the vitals is a nestling of one's own rearing. Ah me! This is pain! There is an inevitable Nemesis in life.

The laws of the heart and home, of the soul and human life, cannot be violated with impunity. Sin may be forgiven; the fire of penalty may be changed into the fire of trial: the love of God may seem nearer and dearer than ever and yet there is the awful pressure of pain; the trembling heart; the failing of eyes and pining of soul; the harp on the willows; the refusal of the lip to sing the Lord's song.
-F.B. Meyer in Charles Swindoll, Living Above the Level of Mediocrity, p. 246.

We find no harsher reminder in scripture of the effects of sin than Romans 6:23. Two things to think about…

1) We are owed death.

2) It is our own sin for which we will receive these hideous wages.

In contrast Paul reveals another reality, an additional factor. God has a gift for unworthy sinners. The gift is eternal life. We rejoice as we remember God’s amazing gift to us.

All must realize the fix they’re in. We have: a sin problem (Romans 3:23); our own sin (Ezekiel 18:20). Sin causes a separation (Isaiah 59:1-2). Sin is lawlessness (1 John 3:4). Sin damns (Revelations 21:8). The wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23)! Just think of the hopelessness if the passage ended there!

How do we get out this "fix" that we are all in? It takes God to get us out of the "fix!" It takes: a Savior (Luke 2:11) to save us from God's wrath (Romans 5:8-9); and it takes a deliverer (Romans 11:26; Ephesians 4:8).

The gift of God remains unclaimed by many. They haven’t realized the fix they’re in. Won't you please accept the gift of God today?

Scripture: Read Romans 6:23

Prayer:

Hear, Lord, the prayers we offer from contrite hearts. Have pity on us as we acknowledge our sins. Lead us back to the way of holiness. Protect us now and always from the wounds of sin. May we ever keep safe in all its fullness the gift your love once gave us and your mercy now restores. Amen

May God bless you,

Val

Saturday Scripture Gold, Psalm 111:2

Happy Saturday!

Thank you for joining me today. Each week, I will take a verse (or passage) from the Bible and dig beneath the surface to uncover the precious golden nuggets of truth, wisdom, and knowledge that lie waiting to be discovered. I pray that this will inspire you to do some "digging" of your own into God's scripture!

This week's Bible passage: Psalm 111:2

Let’s begin by reading Psalm 111, noting in particular verse 2, “The works of the Lord are great, Studied by all who have pleasure in them.” In the psalm, the works of the Lord are His works of redemption for Israel (Psalm 111:5-9).

I would like to focus on “the works of the Lord are great...” In order to get a better perspective of what this means I’d like to direct your attention to some other “great works” of the Lord beginning with:

I. His creation:
1. God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1).
2. They declare the glory and handiwork of God, His power and deity (Psalm 19:1-2; Romans 1:20). Have you studied them? Like David, contemplating their beauty and intelligent design. (Psalm 8:3-4), or viewing a starry night, an illustrious sunset, or even a single flower. Studying God’s creation can be enlightening and full of pleasure!

II. His word:
1. David praised the value of God’s Word (Psalm 19:7-11).
2. Even more so now that we have the living-giving words of Jesus! (John 6:63; 1 Peter 2:23-25). Have you studied them? Like the truly blessed man (Psalm 1:1-3)? Or even reading that which provides comfort, hope and guidance (Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17)? You will find that studying God’s Word is a source of comfort and great pleasure! This becomes even more evident as we learn about...

III. His salvation:
1. The salvation of mankind made possible by God’s love (John 1:29; 3:16; 1 John 4:9-10).
2. Saved by grace, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Spirit (Titus 3:4-7). Have you studied them with the aid of such passages like (Romans 6:37)? Have you reflected on the consequence of such truths (Romans 8:31-39)? Studying God’s salvation gives great comfort to our souls! In addition, there is God’s work involving...

IV. His church:
1. That church built by His Son, purchased with His own blood (Matthew 16:18; Acts 20:28.
2. Which is the kingdom of God, the bride of Christ, the temple of the Holy Spirit Colossians 1:13; 2 Corinthians 11:2; 1 Corinthians 3:16). Have you studied them with the aid of books like Acts, Ephesians, and Colossians? Learning of the origin, spread, nature of and work of the church? Reveling in its simplicity in contrast to the institutionalism and denominationalism of today? My dear friends, studying God’s church as revealed in the New Testament can be a refreshing experience! Finally, we can look forward to the great works of God contained in...

V. His promises:
1. We can look forward to the resurrection of the dead (John 5:28-29; 1 Corinthians 15:50-58).
2. We can look forward to new heavens and new earth (Isaiah 65:17-19; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1-5).
3. We can look forward to the New Jerusalem, the city whose builder and maker is God! (Hebrews 11:10, 16; 13:14; Revelations 21:2). Have you studied them? Have you pondered how God will raise the dead 1 Corinthians 15:35-49)? Looking forward to the new heavens and new earth (2 Peter 3:13-14)? Have you reflected on the great and precious promises? (2 Peter 1:4)?

In conclusion, we have considered only a few of the great works of the Lord.
a. His creation
b. His Word
c. His salvation
d. His church
e. His promise

If you have not yet done so, study the great works of the Lord. Reflect on the beauty and design of God’s creation. Read and meditate on God’s revelation (His Word). As you do so, you will find great pleasure both now and in the hereafter!

Let's pray:

Dear God,
I'll hide Your Word within my heart
To call upon each day
To calm me when the trials appear,
Or trouble comes my way.

I'll remember how You promised me
That all things work for good
I'll be steadfast in my prayers
And have faith, the way I should.

My very life is in Your hands,
My heart is Yours to mold
Each part of me belongs to You,
(A story to unfold).

Forgive me when I fail to live
The way You want me to
Restore in me, undying faith
And make me more like You.

Amen.

Until next week...

God bless you,

Rochelle

Bible Study Snacks, Romans 9:1-13

Hi, everyone!

First, Thank you so much for joining me again as we continue our journey through the Book of Romans. I hope that all has been going well! This week, we will be studying Chapter 9 verses 1-13. As always, it's my most sincere hope that you find these Bible Study Snacks helpful and spiritually enlightening in your walk with God.

This week in summary...

With the conclusion of chapter eight Paul has completed his description of how God's righteousness was manifested in Christ, and the results of such justification. However, some of Paul's readers may have received the impression that God's plan of saving man in Christ apart from the Law (Romans 3:21-22) implies that God has rejected His people of Israel and the promises made to them. In chapters nine through eleven, Paul explains that God has not rejected His people.

Paul first expresses his own concern for his fellow Israelites. If it would do any good, Paul would gladly be condemned in order to save his brethren who had been the recipients of so many blessings.

But Paul quickly states that God's promises had not failed. He reminds them that true Israel is not simply the physical descendants of Israel, any more than the promises to Abraham were to be carried out through all of Abraham's descendants just because they are his physical descendants. Rather, it depends upon what God has chosen according to His Divine purpose. This is illustrated by contrasting what the Scriptures reveal about Isaac and Ishmael, and then about Jacob and Esau.

Let’s pray:

Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Carefully read through Romans 9:1-13. Here again, I must stress the word “carefully” because if you aren’t “careful” you will miss Paul’s point. Let Paul speak to you through his writings as if he were right there with you, sharing his story in person.

This week’s study questions:

1. List the five phrases from Romans 9:1-2 that describe Paul’s sincerity and feelings.
2. What is it that Paul wishes it to happen (Romans 9:3)? Try to put it in your own words.
3. List all the ways Paul describes the special blessings that mark off the Israelites as the people of God (Romans 9:4-5)?
4. Has God’s word failed at all (Romans 9:6)?
5. What simple reasoning does Paul give for this conclusion (Romans 9:6)?
6. Paul shows biblical proof for this conclusion by quoting and commenting on several biblical passages. Write down these four Old Testament quotes and their references, then go back to each passage and see what each quote actually proves.
a. Romans 9:6-7
This proves
b. Romans 9:8-9
This proves
c. Romans 9:10-12
This proves
Romans 9:13
(This proves the same thing as the above one in Romans 10-12).
7. List at least two changes you desire to take place in your life because of these verses:
a.
b.
8. Take another look at Romans 9:1-3 and reflect upon your desire for your friends and family to be saved. How has it changed in the last 5 years? Can you really compassionately pray and serve if you don’t identify with the sufferings and predicament of the concerned group?
9. It is important that we do not doubt God’s promises under any condition. Is there anything you now doubt about God? Think again through the verses in Romans 8:31-39 and Romans 9:6. Confess your doubts to the Lord and ask for wisdom to understand His ways regarding this matter.

Finally, after answering the study questions, re-read Romans Romans 9:1-13. Take your time and read each question and verse as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you might see something new that you overlooked the first time around.

As we journey through our studies together, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until next time, I wish everyone a blessed week!

God bless you!

Sheri

By Him, We Shall Live Forever!

The home of Paul Laurence Dunbar, noted American poet, is open to the public in Dayton, Ohio. When Dunbar died, his mother left his room exactly as it was on the day of his death. At the desk of this brilliant man was his final poem, handwritten on a pad.

After his mother died, her friends discovered that Paul Laurence Dunbar's last poem had been lost forever. Because his mother had made his room into a shrine and not moved anything, the sun had bleached the ink in which the poem was written until it was invisible. The poem was gone.

Thus, if we stay in mourning, we lose so much of life.

Most of us are familiar with the story of Lazarus. He was a friend of Jesus who lived in Bethany with his sisters Mary and Martha (John 11; 12:1-17). When Lazarus fell ill, his sisters sent a message to Jesus, "Lord, the one you love is sick." When Jesus heard the news, he waited two more days before going to Lazarus' hometown of Bethany. Jesus knew that he would do a great miracle for God's glory and, therefore, he was not in a hurry.

When Jesus arrived in Bethany, Lazarus had already been dead and in the tomb for four days. When Martha discovered that Jesus was on his way, she went out to meet him. "Lord," she said, "if you had been here, my brother would not have died."

Jesus told Martha, "Your brother will rise again." But Martha thought he was talking about the final resurrection of the dead. Then Jesus said these important words: "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die."

Martha then went and told Mary that Jesus wanted to see her. Jesus had not yet entered the village, most likely to avoid stirring up the crowd and calling attention to himself. The town of Bethany was not far from Jerusalem where the Jewish leaders were plotting against Jesus.

When Mary met Jesus she was grieving with strong emotion over her brother's death. The Jews with her were also weeping and mourning. Deeply moved by their grief, Jesus wept with them (John 11:35). Jesus then went to the tomb of Lazarus with Mary, Martha and the rest of the mourners (John 11:25-26). There he asked them to remove the stone that covered the hillside burial place. Jesus looked up to heaven and prayed to his Father, closing with these words: "Lazarus, come out!" When Lazarus came out of the tomb, Jesus told the people to remove his grave clothes. As a result of this incredible miracle, many people put their faith in Jesus

Now for a moment, or two, let's focus on the message in the statement statement Jesus made before he ever arrived at Bethany. Upon hearing Lazarus was sick, Jesus said "This sickness is not unto death…” Yet Lazarus did die! Was Jesus a liar?

What kind of things can we learn from Jesus statement? We can learn that: He acknowledges that sickness is real; He acknowledges that death is real. Additionally, I personally learn the following:

1. I wish it wasn’t real, but it is
2. I wish it wasn’t real because
a. it’s a scary thing sometimes
b. it’s a mysterious thing sometimes – leaves lots of questions
c. it’s a thing that sometimes hurts – those who are left behind

What about the statement, “This sickness is not unto death?” This basically means, “This sickness will not end in death”; “this sickness includes death…”; and “but this sickness will not end in death.” Life includes death, but does not end in death. Jesus would come with the proclamation, “I am the resurrection and the life… he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live." He proved it by coming to Lazarus’ tomb and declaring: “Lazarus, come forth.” We learn there is life after death for that one who’s trusted in Christ.

This is all quite evident when Jesus said in (John 14:1-4)"Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.

In closing, we are left with another message in the statement, “Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.” Today, may you also feel Jesus’ love. As Jesus wept then, he weeps with you now. Even though you know a loved one is now in a better place, it's okay to weep. Psalm 23 tells us, “Ye thou I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil, thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me” Think of it this way, His rod is one arm and His staff his other arm. Together, it is God’s spirit hugging you.

Are you in a difficult trial? Do you feel like God is delaying much too long to answer your need? Do you trust God even in the delay? Remember the story of Lazarus. Your situation could not be any worse than his! Trust that God must have a purpose for your trial, and that he will bring glory to himself through it.

Scripture: Matt 16:21; Mark 9:9-10; John 2:18-22; Psalm 16:10; Acts 2:25-31; 13:33-37; John 20:3-9.

Let us pray:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Have a blessed day,

Tory