In Matthew 12:1-21, the Pharisees confront Jesus concerning the Sabbath. In the end, however, it’s Jesus who calls out the religious leaders for their failure to understand, interpret, and apply the Law of God correctly. While the legalism of the Pharisees is dangerous, we too need to be on guard against legalism (in any of its forms).
Prayer Guide: Nov 10, 2019 – Matthew 12:1-21
1. Praise the God whose disposition towards sinners is gracious and whose love for His Children is unending.
2. Give thanks to God who does not treat us as our sins deserve but offers forgiveness and hope in Jesus Christ.
3. Confess to God any legalistic tendencies that cause you to think more highly of yourself or judge others harshly.
4. Ask God to help you love others and to treat them with the same kindness and grace with which God has treated you.
5. Pray that as you rest in Jesus’ finished work, you would have grace to set aside the guilt and shame that Satan would have you feel.
6. Ask God to give you opportunity to proclaim Christ to a non-believer and then to see that person respond positively to the gospel.
7. Pray for Michelle and Wesley Rose as they transition to life in Amarillo and Michelle begins her ministry at TBC.
9. Pray for our Nominating Committee as they are in the process of prayerfully discerning people to approach to serve on various committees and ministry teams in our church.
10. Pray that God would raise up generous and faithful givers as we enter the final weeks of the year.