God's Presence and Power
God's Presence and Power
As we reflect on the sermon covering much of Isaiah 6-9, consider:
Read 2 Corinthians 3:17-4:6. How do God’s presence and power change us?
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God's word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God. And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Grace Discipleship: Pray for the needy, hungry, and oppressed
Most gracious Father,
We pray for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. Lord, hear our prayer. We pray for those in any need or trouble. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble, that they may be delivered from their distress. Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles and bring them the joy of your salvation. For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer. May they be relieved and protected. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
- When was the last time you were in awe of something? What happened?
- Recall some of your most powerful encounters with God in your life. What made those moments so unique or transformational?
- What about Isaiah’s experience in Isaiah 6 resonates with you?
Read 2 Corinthians 3:17-4:6. How do God’s presence and power change us?
Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart. But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God's word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God. And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Grace Discipleship: Pray for the needy, hungry, and oppressed
Most gracious Father,
We pray for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, and those in prison. Lord, hear our prayer. We pray for those in any need or trouble. Have compassion on those who suffer from any grief or trouble, that they may be delivered from their distress. Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit; give them courage and hope in their troubles and bring them the joy of your salvation. For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer. May they be relieved and protected. We ask this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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