Posts by josh.olson

Pray that the saints would learn to have proper home meetings with the four constituting elements of a meeting: the Word of God; the mingled spirit, our spirit mingled with God’s Spirit; singing; and praying (Col. 3:16 and notes 161 and 165; 1 Cor. 12:3b and note 33; Eph. 5:18-19 and notes 181 and 191;…

Pray that the saints would learn to know the new ones and to speak according to each new one’s need (Mark 10:51-52; Acts 8:30-31, 35).

Pray that the saints would learn how to cherish the new believers, taking care of them and making them happy, in such a way that their hearts would be open to the saints and their nourishing (John 21:12-15 and note 121; 1 Thes. 2:7 and note 72; Eph. 5:29 and note 291; Hymns, #1068, ss.…

Pray that the saints would learn to effectively nourish the new believers that they may become remaining fruit (John 15:16 and note 163; 21:15 and note 154; 1 Thes. 2:7; Hymns, #811, ss. 1, 6-7 and chorus).

Pray that the saints would practice to nourish themselves first in order to nourish others, especially the new believers (1 Tim. 4:6 and notes 61, 62, 63, 64, and 65; Jer. 15:16 and note 161; Ezek. 3:1-4; Hymns, #912, s. 3 and chorus).

Pray that the saints would see the purpose of their gospel priesthood, make a vow to the Lord, and practice the best way to labor (1 Pet. 2:5 and note 54; Lev. 27:1-2; Num. 6:2 and notes 21 and 22).

Pray that the saints would rise up to visit people regularly as God’s priests with His authority through much prayer (Luke 19:5, 9; Matt. 4:18-22; 28:18-19; Acts 4:31; Rom. 1:9).

Pray that the saints would become energizing priests in practicing their New Testament priesthood by being revived and renewed day by day (Rom. 15:16 and note 161; Lam. 3:22-24 and 241; 2 Cor. 4:16 and 163; 1 Cor. 15:10 and note 101).

Pray that the saints would follow Paul’s pattern in offering saved sinners, members of Christ, as living and spiritual sacrifices to God in three stages (Rom. 15:16; 12:1; Col. 1:28-29).

Pray that all the saints would receive the divine revelation concerning the priesthood of the gospel that will revolutionize their entire concept and change their entire practice (Rom. 1:9 and notes 91 and 92; 15:16; Phil. 2:17 and notes 172, 173, and 174; Phil. 3:3 and note 32; Matt. 28:18-19).