Scripture

Genesis 9

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Observation

What does this chapter teach regarding capital punishment? About the role of mankind regarding the animal kingdom and the environment? About God’s covenant relationship with mankind?

Application

Do I have a biblical worldview concerning capital punishment, animals, and the environment, or do I base my views on my own logic and feelings and the media? Do I believe God keeps His covenants?

Prayer

Pray today’s Scripture back to God:

Dear Father in heaven, Thank You for Your grace and mercy in preserving mankind and for providing us with a planet on which to live and food to eat. May I base my stand on issues on your Word rather than on the societal or political pundits of the day or my own imperfect and fallen understanding. Thank You for keeping Your covenants. Build my faith to trust You! In the name of Christ Jesus I pray, Amen.

Pray to BLESS!

One good way to pray for people is to use the acronym BLESS to pray for God’s blessing on every area of their lives:

• B – BODY (physical health)
• L – Labor (their job or school)
• E – Emotions (emotional health as well as guarding against letting emotions rule)
• S – Social (relationships with family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, church, etc)
• S – Spiritual (remaining true to God and growing in Him)

SATURDAY

Spend some time praying for the following people and ministries.

• Chris & DeAnn Smith (Sasha, Noah, Gavin, Natalie)
• Danielle Youngblood (Kayla, Kendra)
• Moy & Janeth Ortiz
• Brook & Erica Butts (Brooklyn, Boston)

Ministry:

• Chapel Mission India

CLF:

• That we would be devoted to thanksgiving and praise to our Lord–for what He has done, for what He is doing, for what He will do, and for who He is–in good times and bad.

Community: Pray for the elderly…

• That they will be treated respectfully
• That they will not dwell on mistakes and regret
• That God will provide for their health and finances
• That God will protect them from those who would try to harm them
• Salvation for unbelievers
• Any broken family relationships restored before they pass on

SUNDAY

• Jenn Austring
• Sher Brodoski
• Debbie & Amy Brueggemann
• Chris Carlton

Missionary:

• Lito Dictican

CLF:

• That we will be devoted to evangelism and growth; that the Lord will add to our numbers those who are being saved.

Community: Pray for the poor & imprisoned

• Salvation
• That they will trust in God’s provision
• For sound financial management by city officials
• That they will have hope
• For godly mentors in the prison/jail system

MEMORY VERSE OF THE WEEK:
For the grace of God has appeared with salvation for all people, instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age, while we wait for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. – Titus 2:11-13 (HCSB)