Pray in this way – April 19, 2026
Command: pray in this way Matthew 6:9 9“Pray, then, in this way… Command context: Matthew 6:5-15 Story: Jesus’ prayer Focus on one verse of Jesus’ prayer per day: Matthew 6:9-13 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the Holy […]
Don’t pray repetitiously – April 12, 2026
Command: don’t pray repetitiously Matthew 6:7-8 7 “And when you are praying, do not use thoughtless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. 8So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. Command context: Matthew 6:5-15 Story: Baal priests vs Elijah 1 Kings 18:17-46 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and […]
Don’t pray like the hypocrite – March 29, 2026
Command: don’t pray like the hypocrite Matthew 6:5 5 “And when you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and on the street corners so that they will be seen by people. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. Command context: Matthew 6:5-15 image attribution to Sweet Publishing / FreeBibleimages.org. Story: Pharisee and tax […]
Love your enemy and pray for persecutors – March 8, 2026
Command: love your enemy and pray for persecutors Matthew 5:44 44 But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Command context: Matthew 5:43-48 image attribution to Sweet Publishing / FreeBibleimages.org. Story: Crucifixion Luke 23:26-49 Jesus crucified Romans 5:6-11 we were God’s enemies Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and […]
Ask – Sep 7, 2025
Command: Ask John 16:24 24 Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full. Story: Jesus teaches on prayer John 16:23-27 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the Holy Spirit? What do I […]
Love your enemies – Aug 3, 2025
Command: Love your enemies Matthew 5:43-44 43 You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you… Story: Good Samaritan Luke 10:29-37 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What […]
Keep watching and praying – June 8, 2025
Command: keep watching and praying Mark 14:38 38 Keep watching and praying, so that you will not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Image attribution: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ojame/8308461309/) Story: The ten virgins Matthew 25:1-13 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the […]
Beseech the Lord of harvest – November 19, 2023
Command: Beseech, plead with the Lord of the harvest Luke 10:2 2And He was saying to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. Story: Barnabas and Saul sent out Acts 12:25 – 13:3; Barnabas and Saul sent out; (Metamorphosis, pp 127-129) Audio Message: When meditating on the […]
Do not pray repetitively like Gentiles – May 21, 2023
Command: Do not pray repetitively like Gentiles Matthew 6:7-8 7“And when you are praying, do not use thoughtless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. 8So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. Story: Jesus prays and raises Lazarus John 11:1-46, Jesus prays and raises Lazarus (Messiah, pp 206-209) Audio Message: […]
Pray in secret – April 16, 2023
Command: Pray in secret Matthew 6:6 6But as for you, when you pray, go into your inner room, close your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you. Story: Jesus delivers boy from seizures Matthew 17:14-23; Mark 9:14-32; Luke 9:37-45, Jesus delivers boy from seizures; (Messiah, pp 188-189) Audio Message: When […]
