Psalms 106:15

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Led by Eric Gintert

"And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul." Psalm 106:15

We must be careful what we ask for! 

• God gave the children of Israel a king as they requested but sent leanness to their souls... their king didn't honor God, but disobeyed Him. (1 Samuel 15)
• God allowed Lot to have his desires of Sodom and Gomorrah, but it did not end well in that city... He sent leanness to Lot's soul. (2 Peter 2:7-8)
• The Prodigal Son was given all that he asked for but he had leanness in his soul. (Luke 15:11-32)
• The religious people chose Barabbas (a murder) over Jesus and leanness was sent to their souls. Even Pilates wife was vexed by the unjust treatment of Jesus. (Matthew 27:11-23)
• What will it gain us if we get the whole world but lose our soul or get leanness to our soul. (Matthew 16:26)

What is the purpose or goal of our prayers?
-  Is it to attain something physical? (car, house, job, career)
-  Is it to gain something emotionally? (to feel better about ourselves)
-  When we pray for government, what do we pray for? How do we cast our vote? (social issues, moral issues, race, gender, etc.)

-  If you went to a "Christian" sporting event and prayer was given before the event, which team do you pray will win? The "Christian" or "non-Christian" team? If both teams are "Christian", who do you choose?

What was the purpose or goal of Jesus' prayers? 
-  Matthew 6:10... "Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven."
-  Matthew 26:39... "nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt."

-  What is our Heavenly Father's will? He has already written it in His Word! 

The purpose of all of our prayers should be to seek the will of God. When our desires are according to God's will we will not receive leanness to our souls but have the ability to stand on all the promises of God, which are in Jesus, our Amen. (Revelation 3:14 & 2 Corinthians 1:20)

"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14

Children's Lesson: "Three Disciples See Jesus' Glory"

Read Matthew 17:1-2

Questions to Answer:

1.   Which of the disciples did Jesus take with Him up on the mount?

2.   What happened to Jesus' clothing and His face?

3.   Who came to talk to Jesus?

4.   What did the voice in the could say?

Bible Verse:

"This is my beloved Son: hear him." Mark 9:7

Prayer Requests:

Ed G.  -  salvation

Ray & Penny W.  -  health issues

Jerry  -  turning 90 years old

Eddie S.  -  salvation

Del M.  -  two interviews on Tuesday

Del M. Mom  -  standing on the promises, not money

Lois S.  -  surgery on Tuesday, salvation
Where are the men?  -  salvation, leaders in homes, businesses, government, marriages