Sixth S. of Easter (Rogate):

The Father Answers Our Prayers Because of JesusNum. 21:4-9; 1 Tim. 2:1-6; James 1:22-27; John 16:23-33; Psalm 107:1-9

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Memorization Verses: Num. 21:7 Pray to the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us.” So Moses prayed for the people. 1 Tim. 2:2 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all peopleJames 1:22 But be doers of the word,

and not hearers only John 16:23 Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.Psalm 107:6 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.

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Let us pray to the Lord:Lord, have mercy.

1. Eternal Father, strong to save through our victorious Lord Jesus Christ: By Your Word and Spirit grant us grace and peace in Christ, that whatever troubles, tribulations and temptations may afflict us in this world of sin and sorrow, we may never forget You or forsake You but, strengthened by Your grace and compassionate aid, help us to remain patient and faithful until the day of resurrection...2. Merciful Father, in Your great love, You have given us the gift of neighbors and community. Remember in compassion the cities of our land, many of which battle crime and corruption, and struggle to maintain the services needed to protect and serve their residents. Graciously give them good and faithful government officials, who hold and administer their offices not

to be served, but to serve. Guide them, we implore You, that they may faithfully serve and administer their offices, for the public good and the honor of Your name...3. Kind Father, our Lord Jesus, in the days of His ministry among us, had no place to lay His head and showed His kindness to those who cried to Him in their distress: Hear the cries of those who suffer and are in need of relief, especially those who are destitute or homeless and who struggle to provide daily bread for themselves and their families. Grant that they may receive the help and assistance they sorely need. Move us to help and assist our neighbors in want, that their daily needs be met, their hope be renewed and their confidence in Your never-failing kindness be strengthened...

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4. Good and gracious God, in Your fatherly kindness and compassion, You generously and daily provide for all our physical needs, pouring forth the blessings of creation upon the just and the unjust, without any merit or worthiness in us. In the new growing season that You now have given us, cause the wholesome fruits of the earth to spring forth in abundance. Bless their growth with abundant sunshine and seasonal rains. Protect them from disease and pestilence, hail and drought, and every kind of danger, that with thankful hearts we may enjoy them to the health of our bodies and be strengthened for Your service...--OPEN PRAYER--5. Loving Father, Your Son is the Great Physician of our souls. As a sign of Your kingdom breaking into this world, He healed many who were sick, injured, maimed and distressed. Extend your healing still

over those among us who are sick or who suffer from any other infirmity or adversity, that they may have their afflictions lifted from them. Until you give them deliverance and health, now or in the life to come, support them with the strength by which Your Son bore the cross for us, that they be upheld in faith toward You and trust in Your never-failing love and grace...6. Most merciful Father, Your Son, our Lord Jesus, by His cross and Passion has made us children of God, reconciled us to You, and taught us to pray to You as dear children ask their dear fathers. Grant us that for which we pray, for we ask it in His name, trusting in Your mercy, through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

7661. Our Father, Who from Heaven AboveOur Father, who from heav’n aboveBids all of us to live in loveAs members of one familyAnd pray to You in unity,Teach us no thoughtless words to sayBut from our inmost hearts to pray.2. Your name be hallowed. Help us, Lord,In purity to keep Your Word,That to the glory of Your nameWe walk before You free from blame.Let no false teaching us pervert;All poor deluded souls convert.3. Your kingdom come. Guard Your domainAnd Your eternal righteous reign.That to the glory of Your nameWe walk before You free from blame.Break Satan’s pow’r defeat his rage;Preserve Your Church from age to age.4. Your gracious will on earth be doneAs it is done before Your throne,That patiently we may obeyThroughout our lives all that You say.Curb flesh and blood and ev’ry illThat sets itself against Your will.5. Give us this day our daily bread,And let us all be clothed and fed.Save us from hardship, war, and strife;

In plague and famine, spare our life.That we in honest peace may live,To care and greed no entrance give.6. Forgive our sins, Lord, we implore,That they may trouble us no more;We, too, will gladly those forgiveWho hurt us by the way they live.Help us in our communityTo serve each other willingly.7. Lead not into temptation, Lord,Where our grim foe and all his hordeWould vex our souls on ev’ry hand.Help us resist, help us to standFirm in the faith, a mighty host,Through comfort of the Holy Ghost.8. From evil, Lord, deliver us;The times and days are perilous.Redeem us from eternal death,And, when we yield our dying breath,Console us, grant us calm release,And take our souls to You in peace.9. Amen, that is so shall it be.Make strong our faith in You, that weMay doubt not but with trust believeThat what we ask we shall receive.Thus in Your name and at Your WordWe say, “Amen, O hear us, Lord!”

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Numbers 21:4-9The Bronze Serpent4 From Mount Hor they set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom. And the people became impatient on the way. 5 And the people spoke against God and against Moses, "Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we loathe this worthless food.” 6 Then the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people, so that many people of Israel died. 7 And the people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD and against you. Pray to the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us.” So Moses prayed for the

people. 8 And the LORD said to Moses, “Make a fiery serpent and set it on a pole, and everyone who is bitten, when he sees it, shall live.” 9 So Moses made a bronze serpent and set it on a pole. And if a serpent bit anyone, he would look at the bronze serpent and live.

1 Timothy 2:1-6Pray for All People2 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.

James 1:22-2722 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.23 For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself and goes away and at once forgets what he was like. 25 But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing.26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is

this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.

John 16:23-3323 In that day you will ask nothing of me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. 24 Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.I Have Overcome the World25 “I have said these things to you in figures of speech. The hour is coming when I will no longer speak to you in figures of speech but will tell you plainly about the Father. 26 In that day you will ask in my name, and I do not say to you that I will ask the Father on your behalf; 27 for the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have believed that I came from God. 28 I came from the Father and

have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father.”29 His disciples said, “Ah, now you are speaking plainly and not using figurative speech! 30 Now we know that you know all things and do not need anyone to question you; this is why we believe that you came from God.”31 Jesus answered them, “Do you now believe? 32 Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. 33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Psalm 107:1-9Book FiveLet the Redeemed of the LORD Say So107 Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble3 and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south.4 Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to a city to dwell in;5 hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them.6 Then they cried to the LORD in their

trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.7 He led them by a straight way till they reached a city to dwell in.8 Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man!9 For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.

Share Time: SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (Rogate) Numbers 21:4–91 Timothy 2:1–6or James 1:22–27John 16:23–30 (31–33) The Father Answers Our Prayers Because of Jesus “Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you” (John 16:23). To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray as one who has been baptized. For it is in the water that He put His name upon you, claiming you as His own, making you a son of God with access to the Father. By His incarnation and crucifixion, our Lord Jesus broke through the barrier of sin which separated us from God, opening a portal to the Father. To pray in Jesus’ name is to pray with faith in Him as the one Mediator between God and men, who gave Himself a ransom for all (1 Tim. 2:1–6). Like Moses in the wilderness, Jesus is our go-between and intercessor before the throne of heaven. He was lifted up for us on the cross that we might be saved and restored to fellowship with the Father (Num. 21:4–9). Looking into this perfect teaching of liberty (James 1:22–27) we pray with boldness and confidence as dear children of God.

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Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread,

and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive our debtors,

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

and the power,

and the glory,

for ever and ever. Amen.

A Peek At the Ascension Texts: Jesus Is Ascended, but Not Absent

Jesus Is Ascended, but Not Absent2 Kings 2:5-155 The sons of the prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha and said to him, “Do you know that today the LORD will take away your master from over you?” And he answered, “Yes, I know it; keep quiet.”6 Then Elijah said to him, “Please stay here, for the LORD has sent me to the Jordan.” But he said, “As the LORD LIVES, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So the two of them went on. 7 Fifty men of the sons of the prophets also went and stood at some distance from them, as they both were standing by the Jordan. 8 Then Elijah took his cloak and rolled it up and struck the water, and the water was

parted to the one side and to the other, till the two of them could go over on dry ground.9 When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Ask what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you.” And Elisha said, “Please let there be a double portion of your spirit on me.” 10 And he said, “You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it shall be so for you, but if you do not see me, it shall not be so.” 11 And as they still went on and talked, behold, chariots of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them. And Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.12 And Elisha saw it and he cried, “My father, my father!The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!” And he saw him no

more.Then he took hold of his own clothes and tore them in two pieces. 13 And he took up the cloak of Elijah that had fallen from him and went back and stood on the bank of the Jordan. 14 Then he took the cloak of Elijah that had fallen from him and struck the water, saying, “Where is the LORD, the God of Elijah?” And when he had struck the water, the water was parted to the one side and to the other, and Elisha went over.Elisha Succeeds Elijah15 Now when the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho saw him opposite them, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they came to meet him and bowed to the ground before him.

Acts 1:1-11The Promise of the Holy Spirit1 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.4 And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; 5 for John

baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”The Ascension6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up,

and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, 11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

A Peek At the Ascension Texts: Jesus Is Ascended, but Not Absent

Mark 16:14-20The Great Commission14 Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at table, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen.15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay

their hands on the sick, and they will recover.”19 So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs.]]Luke 24:44-5344 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 to understand the Scriptures, 46 and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the

third day rise from the dead, 47 and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”The Ascension50 Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. 51 While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, 53 and were continually in the temple blessing God.

A Peek At the Ascension Texts: Jesus Is Ascended, but Not Absent

Mark 16:14-20The Great Commission14 Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at table, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen.15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. 16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up serpents with their hands; and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.”19 So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by accompanying signs.]]Luke 24:44-5344 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 to understand the Scriptures, 46 and said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the

dead, 47 and that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”The Ascension50 Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. 51 While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, 53 and were continually in the temple blessing God.Psalm 110Sit at My Right HandA Psalm of David.110 The LORD says to my Lord:    “Sit at my right hand,until I make your enemies your footstool.”2 The LORD sends forth from Zion    your mighty scepter.    Rule in the midst of your enemies!3 Your people will offer themselves freely    on the day of your power,    in holy garments;from the womb of the morning,    the dew of your youth will be yours.4 The LORD has sworn    and will not change his mind,“You are a priest forever    after the order of Melchizedek.”

5 The Lord is at your right hand;    he will shatter kings on the day of his wrath.6 He will execute judgment among the nations,    filling them with corpses;he will shatter chiefs    over the wide earth.7 He will drink from the brook by the way;    therefore he will lift up his head. 

A Peek At the Ascension Texts: Jesus Is Ascended, but Not Absent

Psalm 110Sit at My Right HandA Psalm of David.110 The LORD says to my Lord:    “Sit at my right hand,until I make your enemies your footstool.”2 The LORD sends forth from Zion    your mighty scepter.    Rule in the midst of your enemies!3 Your people will offer themselves freely    on the day of your power,    in holy garments;from the womb of the morning,

    the dew of your youth will be yours.4 The LORD has sworn    and will not change his mind,“You are a priest forever    after the order of Melchizedek.”5 The Lord is at your right hand;    he will shatter kings on the day of his wrath.6 He will execute judgment among the nations,    filling them with corpses;he will shatter chiefs    over the wide earth.7 He will drink from the brook by the way;

    therefore he will lift up his head. 

A Peek At the Ascension Texts: Jesus Is Ascended, but Not Absent

Seventh S. of Easter (Exaudi): The Spirit of Truth Bears Witness to Jesus

Ezek. 36:22-28 I Will Put My Spirit Within You

1 Peter 4:7-11 (12-14) Stewards of God’s Grace; Suffering as a Christian

John 15:26-16:4 The Hatred of the World; The Work of the Holy Spirit

Psalm 51:1-12 Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God

Next Week…

Ezek. 36:22-28; 1 Peter 4:7-14; John 15:26-16:4; Psalm 51:1-12

Ezekiel 36:22-28I Will Put My Spirit Within You22 “Therefore say to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord GOD: It is not for your sake, O house of Israel, that I am about to act, but for the sake of my holy name, which you have profaned among the nations to which you came.23 And I will vindicate the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, and which you have profaned among them. And the nations will know that I am the LORD, declares the Lord GOD, when through you I vindicate my holiness before their eyes.24 I will take you from the nations and gather you from all the countries and bring you into your own land. 25 I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. 26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules. 28 You shall dwell in the land that I gave to your fathers, and you shall be my people, and I will be your God.

1 Peter 4:7-147 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a

gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.Suffering as a Christian12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.

John 15:26-16:426 “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me. 27 And you also will bear witness, because you have been with mefrom the beginning.16 “I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away. 2 They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, the hour is coming when whoever kills you will think he is offering service to God. 3 And they will do these things because they have not known the Father, nor me. 4 But I have said these things to you, that whentheir hour comes you may remember that I told them to you.The Work of the Holy Spirit“I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you.

Psalm 51:1-12Create in Me a Clean Heart, O GodTo the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.51 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love;according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight,so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment.5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.6 Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.8 Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice.9 Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.11 Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.