First Reading Acts 16 16 34 Acts 16

First Reading: Acts 16: 16 – 34

Acts 16: 16 – 34 16 One day as we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a young servant woman who had an evil spirit that enabled her to predict the future. She earned a lot of money for her owners by telling fortunes. 17 She followed Paul and us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God! They announce to you how you can be saved!”

Acts 16: 16 – 34 18 She did this for many days, until Paul became so upset that he turned around and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I order you to come out of her!” The spirit went out of her that very moment. 19 When her owners realized that their chance of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them to the authorities in the public square.

Acts 16: 16 – 34 20 They brought them before the Roman officials and said, “These men are Jews, and they are causing trouble in our city. 21 They are teaching customs that are against our law; we are Roman citizens, and we cannot accept these customs or practice them. ” 22 And the crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas.

Acts 16: 16 – 34 Then the officials tore the clothes off Paul and Silas and ordered them to be whipped. 23 After a severe beating, they were thrown into jail, and the jailer was ordered to lock them up tight. 24 Upon receiving this order, the jailer threw them into the inner cell and fastened their feet between heavy blocks of wood. 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

Acts 16: 16 – 34 26 Suddenly there was a violent earthquake, which shook the prison to its foundations. At once all the doors opened, and the chains fell off all the prisoners. 27 The jailer woke up, and when he saw the prison doors open, he thought that the prisoners had escaped; so he pulled out his sword and was about to kill himself. 28 But Paul shouted at the top of his voice, “Don't harm yourself We are all here!”

Acts 16: 16 – 34 29 The jailer called for a light, rushed in, and fell trembling at the feet of Paul and Silas. 30 Then he led them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved? ” 31 They answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved —you and your family. ”

Acts 16: 16 – 34 32 Then they preached the word of the Lord to him and to all the others in the house. 33 At that very hour of the night the jailer took them and washed their wounds; and he and all his family were baptized at once. 34 Then he took Paul and Silas up into his house and gave them some food to eat. He and his family were filled with joy, because they now believed in God.

Gospel Reading: John 17: 20 – 26

John 17: 20 – 26 20 “I pray not only for them, but also for those who believe in me because of their message. 21 I pray that they may all be one. Father! May they be in us, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they be one, so that the world will believe that you sent me. 22 I gave them the same glory you gave me, so that they may be one, just as you and I are one: 23 I in them and you in me, so that they may be completely one, in order that the world may know that you sent me and that you love them as you love me.

John 17: 20 – 26 24 “Father! You have given them to me, and I want them to be with me where I am, so that they may see my glory, the glory you gave me; for you loved me before the world was made. 25 Righteous Father! The world does not know you, but I know you, and these know that you sent me. 26 I made you known to them, and I will continue to do so, in order that the love you have for me may be in them, and so that I also may be in them. ”

John 17: 20 – 26

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus in ministry in 1 st Century

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus in ministry in 1 st Century - He prayed

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus in ministry in 1 st Century - He prayed V 20 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus in ministry in 1 st Century - He prayed, for those who will believe in him, through the disciples message V 20 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus in ministry in 1 st Century - He prayed, for those who will believe in him, through the disciples message - We pray for ‘good’ towards others V 20 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus in ministry in 1 st Century - He prayed, for those who will believe in him, through the disciples message - We pray for ‘good’ towards others Jesus prayed for us V 20 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus in ministry in 1 st Century - He prayed, for those who will believe in him, through the disciples message - We pray for ‘good’ towards others Jesus prayed for us He prayed for ‘good’ for us V 20 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us .

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us V 20. . . I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one V 20. . . I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one - Many believed in good that comes from ‘unity’ V 20. . . I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one - Many believed in good that comes from ‘unity’ - A lot of ‘good’ comes out of being ‘one’ V 20. . . I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one - Jesus prayed for ‘unity’ based on the oneness of the Father and Son. V 20. . . I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one - Jesus prayed for ‘unity’ based on the oneness of the Father and Son. - unity based on faithfulness to God V 20. . . I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one - Jesus prayed for ‘unity’ based on the oneness of the Father and Son. - unity based on faithfulness to God - unity in work V 20. . . I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one - Jesus prayed for ‘unity’ based on the oneness of the Father and Son. - unity based on faithfulness to God - unity in work, in dependence & obedience V 20. . . I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one - Jesus prayed for ‘unity’ based on the oneness of the Father and Son. - unity based on faithfulness to God - unity in work, in dependence & obedience - diverse as individuals V 20. . . I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one - Jesus prayed for ‘unity’ based on the oneness of the Father and Son. - unity based on faithfulness to God - unity in work, in dependence & obedience - diverse as individuals - but united in purpose, love and action V 20. . . I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one - Jesus prayed for ‘unity’ based on the oneness of the Father and Son. V 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one - Jesus prayed for ‘unity’ based on the oneness of the Father and Son. - e. g. as in ministry in Acts V 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one .

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one V 21…. May they also be in us

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one in God V 21…. May they also be in us

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one in God - as in the vine metaphor V 21…. May they also be in us

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one in God - as in the vine metaphor - depend upon God for life and fruitfulness V 21…. May they also be in us

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one in God - as in the vine metaphor - depend upon God for life and fruitfulness - for wisdom & courage V 21…. May they also be in us

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one in God - as in the vine metaphor - depend upon God for life and fruitfulness - for wisdom & courage …. so that the world may believe that you have sent me

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one in God - as in the vine metaphor - depend upon God for life and fruitfulness - for wisdom & courage - that the world may believe in Jesus …. so that the world may believe that you have sent me

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one in God • And that the world may believe in Jesus …. so that the world may believe that you have sent me

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one in God • And that the world may believe in Jesus V 34 The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole household.

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one in God • And that the world may believe in Jesus That we be filled with joy V 34 The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole household.

John 17: 20 – 26 Jesus’ prayer and hopes for us • That we be one in God • And that the world may believe in Jesus That we be filled with joy Read Scriptures and Pray always and grow to be one with others, and with God