The leading priests and the senior leaders of the people

Seek wise counsel together in a setting that is honest and accountable.

Move ahead quickly so disagreement cannot slow things down.

Only invite people who already agree with you.

Keep the decision private so no one can question it later.

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and need your mercy. I cannot save myself or make myself right with God. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and confess you as my Lord. Lead me in your truth and make me new. Amen.

Come to Jesus in Truth

Lord, revive your church to gather with humility, honesty, and a hunger for your will. Break pride in our leaders, heal division among your people, and teach us to seek truth more than status. Make our meetings places of wisdom and peace, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Gather Your People in Humility

Pray by naming one conversation, meeting, or decision that is before you. Ask God to keep the purpose clear, the words honest, and the people humble, and to help you listen well before you speak.

Pray Over the Meetings Ahead

Bring these before God: leaders in your church, family, or community; any meeting where the stakes feel high; and every place where people need wisdom, correction, and truth more than self-protection.

For Leaders Who Must Decide Together

Father, forgive me for the times I have wanted influence, approval, or control more than truth. Give me a humble spirit, a clear conscience, and a willingness to serve others faithfully, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Cleanse My Motives

Thank you, Lord, for people who can gather and seek wisdom together. Thank you for every honest voice that helps decisions become clearer and more just. Teach me to value counsel and to receive it with gratitude, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Thank You for Wise Counsel

Τότε{TO-te###TOH-teh###Then} συνήχθησαν{see-NEEKH-thee-san###see-NEEKH-thee-sahn###(They) were gathered} οἱ{hee###hee###the} ⸀ἀρχιερεῖς{ar-khee-e-REES###ahr-khee-eh-REES###chief priests} καὶ{KE###KEH###and} οἱ{hee###hee###the} πρεσβύτεροι{pres-VEE-te-ree###prehs-VEE-teh-ree###elders} τοῦ{TOO###TOO###of the} λαοῦ{la-OO###lah-OO###people} εἰς{ees###ees###into} τὴν{TEEN###TEEN###the} αὐλὴν{av-LEEN###ahv-LEEN###courtyard} τοῦ{TOO###TOO###of the} ἀρχιερέως{ar-khee-e-RE-os###ahr-khee-eh-REH-ohs###high priest} τοῦ{TOO###TOO###who was} λεγομένου{le-go-ME-noo###leh-goh-MEH-noo###called} Καϊάφα,{ka-ee-A-fa###kah-ee-AH-fah###Caiaphas}

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