Daily Readings (Page 368)

Genesis 18:33

Date: 8 Jun 2012

Passage: Genesis 18:33

God and Abraham parted after an engaging conversation. What does it take for Abraham to accept God’s answer?

Pray for the Crash Japan team as they serve the needy in Christ’s love.

Genesis 18:22-32

Date: 7 Jun 2012

Passage: Genesis 18:22-32

From the consistent answers from God to Abraham, what can we deduce about God’s character? (cf. v25)

Intercede for those who suffer unjustly because of religious, political, and socio-economic evils. Seek God’s justice for the innocent and the wicked.

Genesis 18:22-32

Date: 6 Jun 2012

Passage: Genesis 18:22-32

How will you describe Abraham’s relationship with God? What can you learn from his attitude towards intercession?

Uphold those who are disappointed with God because of unanswered or negative answers to their prayers. Pray that they may continue to trust God.

Genesis 18:20-21

Date: 5 Jun 2012

Passage: Genesis 18:20-21

Why is it necessary for the LORD to personally visit Sodom and Gomorrah? What can you deduce about God’s holiness?

Pray for our newly received communicant members to grow as disciples, battling sins in their lives and giving themselves sacrificially to service.

Genesis 18:16-19

Date: 4 Jun 2012

Passage: Genesis 18:16-19

What has God chosen Abraham to do? What can you deduce about God’s character from his intention?

Thank God for the successful election of Rev Dr Graham Ng and all leadership candidates. Pray for them as they prepare to serve their offices.

Nehemiah 13:23-31

Date: 2 Jun 2012

Passage: Nehemiah 13:23-31

What made intermarrying with non-Jew so wicked? What example of this did Nehemiah make of Solomon and Joiada’s son (vv26-29)?

Pray as we prepare our hearts for the Lord’s Day that we may seek to use His providence well, extending His rule through us, loving Him and others.

Nehemiah 13:15-22

Date: 1 Jun 2012

Passage: Nehemiah 13:15-22

What made the \”keeping of the Sabbath day\” so important? What made Sabbath reform necessary?

Thank God for the funds raised through the flowercrafts by the elderly at Sarah Senior Activities Centre (SAC). Pray for the elderly there and in Evergreen Circle that they may find joy in their activities and opportunities to know Christ.

Nehemiah 13:1-14

Date: 31 May 2012

Passage: Nehemiah 13:1-14

Why did Nehemiah act against Tobiah the way he did (vv8-9)? What made it necessary for him to rectify the \”neglect of God’s house\” (vv9-13)?

Pray that this month’s street banner will challenge passers-by regarding their sense of self-sufficiency and encourage them to seek help from the Lord.

Nehemiah 12:44-47

Date: 30 May 2012

Passage: Nehemiah 12:44-47

What steps did the people take to ensure that the priests, Levites, singers and gatekeepers are cared for?

Pray for Christians in the Middle East, who face increasing threats to their faith, their safety and their very existence.

Nehemiah 12:27-43

Date: 29 May 2012

Passage: Nehemiah 12:27-43

How did the people celebrate the dedication of the Jerusalem wall? What specific actions did the priests, Levites and singers take?

Continue to pray for the camp committee as they make the final preparations. Pray for Rev Dr David Wong (camp speaker) and Pr Glenn Tan (youth speaker).