The disciples called a Scripture passage to mind.

A deep concern for God's house was said to overtake the speaker.

They were told to ignore the written word.

The speaker felt no concern for God's house.

Let Scripture come to mind before you act when God's honor is at stake.

React first and think about Scripture only later.

Keep your concern for God private so it never changes behavior.

Treat devotion as mainly a feeling, not a guide.

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit my sin and my need for you. I turn from my sin and trust that you died for my sins and rose again. Be my Lord and Savior. Give me a heart that remembers your word and loves what honors the Father. Amen.

Receive Jesus and New Zeal

Lord, revive your Church with holy zeal for your house. Wake us from indifference, help us remember your word, and make our worship sincere and alive. Let our concern for your honor be deep and wise, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Your Church With Holy Zeal

Give thanks for Scripture that returns to mind at the right time; thank God for a faith that is shaped by remembered truth; thank him for zeal that is stirred by his word.

Thank You for a Word We Can Remember

Pray by naming one place where your concern for God has cooled, then ask the Lord to renew your zeal for his house and bring his word to mind before you act.

Pray for Fresh Zeal

Bring these to God: coldness in your heart; moments when you forget Scripture before reacting; habits that make worship feel ordinary; a desire for a cleaner, steadier love for God.

When Devotion Has Grown Dull

Pray for pastors, teachers, and small groups to remember Scripture well, to guard God's house with humility, and to show zeal that is wise, loving, and faithful.

For Your Church and Leaders

ἐμνήσθησαν{em-NEE-sthee-san###ehm-NEE-sthee-sahn###(They) remembered} οἱ{ee###ee###(the)} μαθηταὶ{ma-thee-TE###mah-thee-TEH###disciples} αὐτοῦ{af-TOO###ahf-TOO###his} ὅτι{O-tee###OH-tee###that} γεγραμμένον{yeh-ghra-ME-non###yeh-ghrah-MEH-nohn###written} ἐστίν{es-TEEN###ehs-TEEN###is} Ὁ{o###oh###(the)} ζῆλος{ZEE-los###ZEE-lohs###zeal for} τοῦ{too###too###(the)} οἴκου{EE-koo###EE-koo###house} σου{soo###soo###your} καταφάγεταί{ka-ta-FA-ye-te###kah-tah-FAH-yeh-teh###will devour} με{meh###meh###me}

John 2:17 — Source TextTAB

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