Praying for the CityPraying for the City

Jeremiah 29:7 Jeremiah 29:7 “Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers,

you too will prosper.”

We’ll be praying for …We’ll be praying for …

The Outcasts The Church The Servers The Powerful

Luke 15 (NIV )Luke 15 (NIV )

1Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him (Jesus). 2 But the Pharisees and the

teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”

[“By this time a lot of men and woman of doubtful doubtful reputationreputation were hanging around Jesus, listening intentlylistening intently. The Pharisees and religion scholars were not pleased, not

at all pleased. (The Message)”]

Luke 15 (NIV )Luke 15 (NIV )

3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose oneone of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he

not leaveleave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?

5 And when he finds it, he joyfullyjoyfully puts it on his shoulders 6 and goes home. Then he calls his friends and

neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’

7 I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than

over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

Meditation on the WordMeditation on the Word

Who does the following characters represent?a) Tax Collectorsb) Sinners c) Pharisees and the Teachers of the law

How do they react to Jesus? Why does Jesus then choose to tell this particular parable?

How would we now pray for the “The Outcasts, The Church, The Servers, The Powerful?”

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What does this clip say about God? What does it say about people in need? What was the journalist's reaction? What is the answer to a broken world?

A story of HopeA story of Hope

What can we learnlearn about the women in this story?

What is effective in reaching thisthis women?

What is effective in the discipleshipdiscipleship process with this women?

The Outcasts• Trauma and rejection and the influence of it on their

lives (choices, lifestyle)• Addictions (drugs, alcohol, immorality, etc.) • Basic Needs (homes, food, jobs)• Sense of identity is lacking (their sense of worth,

belonging and achievement)• False prophets and teachings• De-sensitized to evangelism/gospel

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The Church• Understanding lacking of being stewards of God’s

economy– Mindset shift needs to take place : how do we use God’s stuff?

• Clear understanding of the mission of the Church• Internally focused vs externally focused• Give beliefs action• Every believer to take up calling to make a difference

where s/he lives and work – way of life

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The Servers• Not to become frustrated and tired• Limited resources to do the work• Really be spirit filled to bear fruits of Spirit• The protection of their families and relationships• Healthy support systems for staff• To stay focused, vision and calling can get lost in onslaught

of extreme need• Protection of evil and demons (physical, emotional, spiritual)

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The Powerful• Against violence and corruption• Christians in key positions where decisions are taken• Men of peace in leadership (not necessarily Christians)

that will look after the city• Partnerships between state, business and church

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