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  This page outlines a "Classic Series" on Prayer hosted by Covington Community Church. Spanning from May through July 2024, the sermon series features weekly teachings led by speakers like Pastor/Rabbi Rod Meyers and Janine. The messages explore prayer not just as a religious routine, but as a dynamic, two-way conversation with God, touching on practical spiritual habits, biblical foundations, historical figures, and spiritual warfare.

 

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8 That The World May Know

Here is a study guide based on Sr. Pastor / Rabbi Rod’s sermon, "That The World May Know" from Covington Community Church, WA.

Study Guide: That The World May Know

Sermon Overview

This message concludes The Necessity of Prayer sermon series. It contrasts the model prayer given to the disciples in Matthew 6 with Jesus’s personal High Priestly Prayer in John 17. The lesson highlights how prayer connects believers across eternity, offers divine protection, and calls the Church to live in true spiritual unity.

1. Key Scripture References

  • Matthew 6:9–13 (KJV) — The Model Prayer / Disciples' Prayer

    • Focuses on hallowing God’s name, praying for His kingdom to come on earth, asking for daily provision, seeking forgiveness, and asking for deliverance from evil.

  • John 17:1–26 (NLT) — The High Priestly Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer

    • Recorded just prior to Jesus going to Gethsemane and the cross.

    • Details Jesus’s intimate conversation with God the Father regarding His mission, His disciples, and all future believers.

2. Main Themes & Key Takeaways

A. Two Distinct Prayers with One Purpose

  • Instructional vs. Personal: Matthew 6 provides a template for how believers ought to pray, whereas John 17 is Jesus actively demonstrating how He prays to the Father on our behalf.

  • Kingdom Authority: Praying "Thy Kingdom come" aligns our daily lives with God’s resurrection power, healing, and salvation.

B. Jesus as the Scent/Sent One (The Living Torah)

  • Deity and Humanity: Jesus took on full human experience—suffering, physical vulnerability, and Agony—so He could identify with human struggle.

  • The Heart of God: In Hebrew, the letters Lamed and Bet spell Lev ("heart"). Jesus comes straight out of the heart of God the Father to reveal God to humanity.

C. Divine Protection & The Name of God

  • Yeshua ("Yah Saves"): Jesus protected His followers through the authority of the Father’s name.

  • In the World, Not of It: Believers are preserved from the evil one while remaining active in a world that is not their ultimate home.

D. Unity (Echad) and Agape Love

  • True Spiritual Oneness: Jesus specifically prayed for complete unity among all believers—a deep, eternal bond like that of the Father and the Son (Echad).

  • The Ultimate Witness: When the Church exhibits sacrificial love (Agape) and unity, it demonstrates to the world that God sent His Son.

3. Reflection & Discussion Questions

  1. Model vs. Application: How does shifting your view of Matthew 6:9–13 from a recited script to a living framework alter your daily prayer routine?

  2. Humanity of Christ: Read John 17:1–5. How does remembering that Jesus prayed this as a real human facing imminent crucifixion change how you approach Him during your own trials?

  3. Evaluating Unity: Pastor Rod noted the division across the global and local church. In what practical ways can you promote unity (Echad) within your own local church community?

  4. Living "Not of This World": How can you keep your focus on eternity while actively engaging and serving in your local community?

4. Personal Application & Action Steps

  • Daily Prayer Practice: Begin your prayer times by acknowledging God’s sovereignty and praying for His Kingdom goals before bringing personal requests.

  • Scripture Meditation: Spend time reading John 17 slowly this week. Highlight every instance where Jesus explicitly prays for you (e.g., John 17:20).

  • Spiritual Warfare & Preparation: Put on the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10–18) daily to stay equipped against spiritual resistance.

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