Saturday, July 24th Worship Guide--Proclaiming Christ to All People

Read: Revelation 5:9-14

They were singing a new song: "You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals because you were killed, and at the cost of your own blood you have purchased for God persons from every tribe, language, people, and nation. 10 You have appointed them as a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth." 11 Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels in a circle around the throne, as well as the living creatures and the elders. Their number was ten thousand times ten thousand--thousands times thousands-- 12 all of whom were singing in a loud voice: "Worthy is the lamb who was killed to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and praise!" 13 Then I heard every creature--in heaven, on earth, under the earth, in the sea, and all that is in them--singing: "To the one seated on the throne and to the Lamb be praise, honor, glory, and ruling power forever and ever!" 14 And the four living creatures were saying "Amen," and the elders threw themselves to the ground and worshiped.

Think: Why is Jesus worthy of heavenly worship and praise?

Pray: Praise Jesus because He saves people of every tribe and tongue, and of every people and nation.

Friday, July 23rd Worship Guide--Proclaiming Christ to All People

Read: Matthew 28:18-20

Then Jesus came up and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

Think: What support does Jesus offer to those who “go”? (verse 20)

Pray: Pray for the needs of someone you know who is ministering away from his or her native country.

Thursday, July 22nd Worship Guide--Proclaiming Christ to All People

Read: Matthew 28:18-20

Then Jesus came up and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

Think: Where are believers to call people to follow Jesus?

Pray: Ask God what role you can play in worldwide evangelism.

Wednesday, July 21st Worship Guide--Proclaiming Christ to All People

Read: Luke 24:44-48

Then he said to them, "These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled." 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures, 46 and said to them, "Thus it stands written that the Messiah would suffer and would rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things.

Think: Where is the message of salvation to be proclaimed?

Pray: Ask God how you might help the spread of the gospel worldwide.

Tuesday, July 20th Worship Guide--Proclaiming Christ to All People

Read: Luke 24:46-48

Thus it stands written that the Messiah would suffer and would rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things.

Think: What are Jesus’ disciples to do with the message of salvation?

Pray: Ask God for a lifestyle that actively witnesses the salvation Jesus gives.

Monday, July 19th Worship Guide--Proclaiming Christ to All People

Read: Luke 24:44-53 NET

Then he said to them, "These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the psalms must be fulfilled." 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the scriptures, 46 and said to them, "Thus it stands written that the Messiah would suffer and would rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 And look, I am sending you what my Father promised. But stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high." 50 Then Jesus led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands, he blessed them. 51 Now during the blessing he departed and was taken up into heaven. 52 So they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, 53 and were continually in the temple courts blessing God.

Think: What is the message that caused such joyful worship among the disciples? (vs. 46-47)

Pray: Praise Jesus for His death and resurrection that brings forgiveness of sins.