Prayer for Ferguson & Persecuted Christians, "Never Read a Bible Verse" (Pastoral Emphasis for 8/17)

The recent events should be a reminder that we live in a fallen world infected by sin. Human depravity is on display with the senseless killings of individuals like Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO by the police and even the massacre of Iraqi Christians (who are fleeing for their lives) by radical Islamic terrorists. This is why we have no time to play church weekly but we should gather to worship Jesus Christ and be equipped to go out and spread the gospel (people need Jesus) and serve our communities (love our neighbors).

Please pray. Pray for Ferguson, Missouri...that peace be restored in this city. Pray for Michael Brown's family...that they would be comforted as they mourn the loss of their loved one. If they don't know our Lord Jesus, that they would come to know him through this tragedy. Pray for the officer involved in this shooting. Pray for honesty and justice. And if the officer does not know Jesus as Lord that God would use this tragedy to save him. Pray for the church in Ferguson...that they would love and serve their community and demonstrate how the Gospel changes lives. Pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world who are suffering and being persecuted for their faith. Pray that God would protect them and uphold them in their faith.

Now if we're going to be effective in making disciples it is truly important that we know God's Word. Here's a little teaser to get you in the mood for our upcoming Theological Seminar. I'm 100% in agreement with this video, "Never Read a Bible Verse".

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I'm convinced that 90% of interpretation errors can be solved by context, context, context! So join us on this Saturday, August 23rd, from 9:00am to 12:00pm as Dr. Ben Merkle from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary returns to teach part 2 of "How to Study the Bible." Please register for the seminar online.

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