Treat people with mercy and help them move toward Jesus

Use their failure to make the truth about sin feel stronger

Keep your distance so you do not get involved

Tell them God will help only after they prove themselves

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and cannot rescue myself. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and trust you to save me. Thank you for coming into the world for my rescue. Be my Lord and Savior. Amen.

Receive the One Who Saves

Lord, revive your Church so we reflect your heart. Keep us from quick condemnation, self-righteousness, and harsh words. Fill us with mercy, truth, and courage to point people to Jesus, the One who saves the world. Renew us so our lives show your saving purpose, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Make Your Church a Place of Rescue

Father, when shame and accusation feel loud, remind my heart that you sent your Son not to condemn but to save. Let the burden lift, let fear loosen its grip, and let rescue through Jesus become real and near, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

For the One Burdened by Shame

Pray for: one person who feels judged or far from God; a gentle, mercy-shaped welcome from believers; and a clear way for them to see Jesus as the one who saves.

People Who Need Rescue

Give thanks for: God's sending love; rescue through Jesus; freedom from living under condemnation; and hope for the whole world.

Thank You for Rescue Through Christ

Pray by naming one person, asking God to replace condemnation with rescue, and asking for one gentle opportunity to show them the mercy of Jesus.

Pray the Verse for Someone by Name

οὐ{oo###oo###not} γὰρ{GAR###GAHR###for} ἀπέστειλεν{a-PES-tee-len###ah-PEHS-tee-lehn###(He) sent} ὁ{ho###ho###(the)} θεὸς{the-OS###theh-OHS###God} τὸν{ton###tohn###(the)} υἱὸν{hee-ON###hee-OHN###son} εἰς{ees###ees###into} τὸν{ton###tohn###(the)} κόσμον{KOS-mon###KOHS-mohn###world} ἵνα{HEE-na###HEE-nah###so that} κρίνῃ{KREE-nee###KREE-nee###he might judge} τὸν{ton###tohn###(the)} κόσμον{KOS-mon###KOHS-mohn###world} ἀλλʼ{al###ahl###but} ἵνα{HEE-na###HEE-nah###so that} σωθῇ{so-THEE###soh-THEE###(it) might be saved} ὁ{ho###ho###(the)} κόσμος{KOS-mos###KOHS-mohs###world} διʼ{di###dee###through} αὐτοῦ{af-TOO###ahf-TOO###him}

John 3:17 — Source TextTAB

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