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here is a little bible class s.o.a.p from psalm 27 psalm 27:1 of david the lord is my light and my salvation whom shall i fear the lord is the stronghold of my life of whom shall i be afraid the holy spirit taught the psalm writer well the lord is not just a light but my light my salvation therefore i declare him boldly jesus christ my savior sought and found me in the dark but does not leave me there the lord is my light even in the valley of the shadow of death he is the christian s joy guide teacher and in every sense light again look carefully at god s words it is not said the lord gives light but that the lord is light it is not that god gives salvation but that the lord is salvation whoever by faith has laid hold on god has all his blessings presence and power in his possession now the holy spirit starts us thinking even more using a question whom shall i fear a question that is its own answer fear powers of darkness no for the lord is my light destroys them dread that i may not make it into heaven no for the lord god himself is my salvation as we learned last sunday we live not by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of god the lord is the stronghold of my life my life derives all its strength from jesus who is the author of life of whom shall i be afraid the bold question lifts up our eyes into the future as well as dealing with the present holy spirit help me confidently recall and proclaim god is for me who can be against me either now or in any future good-by mr worry hello joyful confidence amen good shepherd evangelical lutheran church and school wisconsin rapids wi usa people of the passion preparation song #129 alas and did my savior die leader o lord open my lips people and my mouth shall declare your praise l hasten to save me o god p o lord come quickly to help me l the lord be with you p and also with you l lord god you have brought us safely to this hour of prayer we thank you for providing all that we needed for body and life lenten worship wednesdays 10:30am and 7:00pm sundays 9:00am with family bible classes following w w w .1goodshepherd.or g p bless us who have gathered in your name forgive our sins use your word to speak to our hearts s.o.a.p scripture observation application prayer

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l scatter our sorrows with the comfort of your word receive our hymns of thanks and praise we ask all this through jesus christ our living savior who lived and died for us p for us jesus rose and rules with you and the holy spirit one god now and forever amen passion history l gracious father you have been the light and salvation of your people in every age more souls with the good news of jesus christ please don t feel as if you have to participate in this act of worship this is one way christians show god he is worth everything to us our priorities our skills and our shekels too prayer p bring us we pray through the troubles of this present life that we may see your goodness in eternity jesus christ our lord amen song of the day #117 o dearest jesus instruction from john 11:47-53 the spin-doctor caiaphas the cool a powerful position god s not caiaphas a powerful plan god s not caiaphas a powerful prediction god s not caiaphas response god of heaven you came into an unfriendly quarrelsome world to bring hostile people true peace and comfort you came to save people like us thank you savior for your sacrifice be with us in your love and keep us mindful of your forgiveness please lord never let us think that your presence in our lives is inconvenient but always remain with us with your unfailing word guide our every step on the path of righteousness today we not only ponder your passion but we yearn for your glorious return keep us for that great day in your name we ask this please hear us as you promised and taught in your perfect prayer the lord s prayer the lord s blessing and parting prayer song luther s evening prayer dear jesus bless your people who gathered here today oh send your holy spirit to bless your word we pray dear lord will you please move us to keep your great command send out your blessed gospel to each and every land bless all of those who carry the message of your love your wonder full-salvation you gave us from above lord bless our time and talents and bless the gifts we share teach generations coming your word and gracious care text © 2011 paul a.tullberg tune #19cw o lord how shall i meet you we are thankful you could come and worship on this 2nd lenten wednesday 2011 this sunday at 9:00am we hear refreshing words from the living word at the well next wednesday:10:30am 7:00pm shshh it s nic at night offerings gathered we make use of these opportunities to return some of god s gifts to him to bless and use in his plans to reach

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