The call to worship together as Christ's church should bring you to rejoice at the privilege, praise God for his provision, and pray for the church's peace and prosperity.
Led by faithful elders, Christ's church needs to be a place where false teachers are stopped, God's people are strengthened in the faith, and the pure gospel is steadfastly spoken.
Throughout your Christian pilgrimage, look for help to the LORD and he will persistently, presently, and perpetually keep you.
Christ's church needs qualified elders with blameless reputations, servants' hearts, and commitments to teach sound doctrine.
When you pray the second petition you declare that your heart desire is for God's kingdom to triumph over Satan's.
The LORD has crowned the Christ as the world's rightful king and calls the world to repentance for rebellion.
Jesus Christ is the Shepherd who compassionately provides for his sheep's every need.
Your need as Christ's church is to mature in faith, truth, and godliness in the hope of eternal life, which is only possible by the strength of God Himself.
Keep God's Word in your heart so that you will live purely in this world and escape its death.
By reaching out to tax collectors and sinners, Jesus reveals the intended audience for his gospel message.