2012 SDB Week of Prayer – Day 7
John Pethtel
Luke 11:2: “Your Kingdom come” (NIV) As we come to the conclusion of the Week of Prayer, let us review before we close with the Sabbath topic. 1). “Praise God.” We give thanks and rejoice with the angels in heaven, all creatures great and small. 2). “Come now let us reason together.” There is no one […]
2012 SDB Week of Prayer – Day 6
John Pethtel
1 Thessalonians 5:17: “Pray without ceasing” (NIV) Prayer is an important factor in Christian life. Since the Christian’s first duty is to represent his master to others he must live the life that counts. Prayer is part of this life. A young artist walked in the palace and saw a beautiful picture hanging on the wall. […]
2012 SDB Week of Prayer – Day 5
John Pethtel
John 5:39: “Search the scripture” (NIV) When I was about 6 years old, I memorized the Lord’s Prayer and I started to ask questions like: Who is my creator? Who gave me my life? While we were growing up, our parents taught us to memorize scriptures. This teaching helped me grow physically and spiritually. (Read Proverbs […]
2012 SDB Week of Prayer – Day 3
John Pethtel
Matthew 5:48: “Be ye therefore perfect” There is only one life that is perfect and is an example for us. That is the life of our Lord Christ Jesus. Many people are in search of the truth and think that the ultimate Christian life is to be a regular attendee each week. However, physical attendance does […]
2012 SDB Week of Prayer – Day 2
John Pethtel
Isaiah 1:18: “Come now, and let us reason together” If you are invited to a birthday celebration or dinner with a very important person—such as a Prime Minister or a President of your country—would you go? An opportunity to meet with one of such importance would be valuable to you. One man who knew the […]
Your will be done – the 2012 SDB Week of Prayer
John Pethtel
Since the first “Week of Prayer” in 1967, SDBs around the world have begun each new year with prayer, sharing together in meditations provided by that year’s author. This year’s author is Pastor Marlo Siolo from Brisbane, Australia and is centered around the theme, “Your will be done“. The Week of Prayer is […]