Began as free, unstructured prayer, the rabbis reminded that this prayer was not to be read like a letter or recited by rote, but the pray-er should always add something new, fresh. May one generation’s spontaneity NOT become another generation’s routine.
The Amidah
“The STANDING Prayer”
Shemonei Esrai
My Lord, Open my lips that my mouth may declare your praise.
Grant us our portion in your Torah, as the commonwealth of Israel.
BLESSING
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/ Blessed are you, Adonai, our Godand God of our fathers:
the God of Abraham,
the God of Isaac
and the God of Jacob,
the great, mighty and awe-inspiring God [Ex3:15],
the Most High God [Gen 14:19]
who bestows kindnesses,
& creates all
who remembers the good deeds
of the patriarchs
& who brings a redeemer
[Gen 14:9, Is 59:20]
to their children’s children
for the sake of His name, with love.
O King, Helper, Savior and Shield.
Blessed are you, O Lord,
the shield of Abraham.
[Ps 7:11, 18:3,36, 84:10; Gen 15:1] /
THE GOD of OUR FATHERS
Abraham
The father of all who do his deeds of faith. God-pleasers (not God-chasers). Rom 4:1-8
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/ You, O Lord, are forever mighty,you Reviver of the dead,
you have the great power in salvation.
[From the end of Sukkoth until the eve of Passover,
insert: He makes the wind blow and the rain fall.]
He sustains the living with kindness,
resurrects the dead with great mercy,
supports the fallen [Ps145:14],
heals the sick [Ex15:26],
is faithful with those
who sleep in the dust.
Who is like you, O Master of powerful deeds?
Who resembles you,
King who causes death
and restores life,
and makes salvation sprout?
And you are faithful to resurrect the dead. Blessed are you, O Adonai,
Resurrector of the dead. /
THE GOD OF POWER - LIFE
Isaac
1. Our daily awakening in Torah
2. Life restoring rain, causing seed to sprout
3. Resurrection of the dead
3
/ You are holy,and your name is holy,
and holy ones praise you every day for eternity
for You are God
the great Holy King
Blessed are you, Adonai, the Holy God. /
The HOLY GOD
Jacob
Ultimate Holiness: completely involved in daily life, yet remain independent, unstained by it
Able to motivate everyone around us to reach higher levels of holiness
You shall be holy as I am holy
Leviticus (Book of Purities)
PETITION - PERSONAL4
/ You kindly give man the gift of knowledge,and teach wisdom to frail man
[Is 29:23, Jer 3:15, Ps 94:10].
Give with grace from Yourself
With wisdom
Insight,
Knowledge
Blessed are you, Adonai,
the gracious Giver of knowledge.
/ FOR KNOWLEDGE
The Wisdom & Knowledge of what is Holy
Thru the Power of the Holy Spirit
The Way to the Kingdom
If anyone lacks wisdom, let him ask of God who gives to all men liberally
Courage of strong convictions,
not easily shaken
5
/ Cause us to return, our Father, to your Instruction(Torah);
Draw us near, our King, to your service;
and cause us to return to you in perfect repentance
[Is 6: 10,13].
Blessed are you, Adonai,
who desires repentance.
/ FOR REPENTANCE
Turning back to the Father
Love: Desire to seek God and be joined to Him
NOT to bring reproach to His Name
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/ Forgive us, our Father, for we have made errors[unintentional sin];
pardon us [Is 55:7], our King,
for we have sinned willfully;
for You are a Good and forgiving God.
Blessed are you, Adonai, Gracious One,
who forgives abundantly.
/
FOR FORGIVENESS
If no repentance, then no forgiveness
You greatly err, not knowing the Scriptures
If we sin willfully after coming to a knowledge of the truth, then what sacrifice remains for sin?
7
/ Notice, please, our affliction& take up our grievance (fight our fight),
& redeem us quickly for Your name’s sake;
for You are a Mighty Redeemer.
Blessed are you, Adonai,
the Redeemer (rescuer) of Israel.
[Ps 9:14, 25:18, 35:1, 43:1, 74:22, 109: 54, 153, Lam 3:58] /
FOR DELIVERANCE FROM AFFLICTION
Heal our spirit
Like Leah, un-loved
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/ Heal us, Adonai, and we will be healed;save us and we will be saved,
for you are our praise.
O grant a perfect healing to all our ailments,
for you, Almighty King, are a faithful
and merciful healer. Blessed are you, O Lord [Rophe],
the Healer of the sick of his people Israel.
[Jer 17:14, 30:17, Ps 103:3]
/
FOR HEALING
Heal our bodies,
so we can live up to
what God created us to be
He sent His word and healed us
Prov 4:22
9
/ Bless this year for us, Adonai our God,together with all the varieties of its produce,
for our welfare.
Bestow [from the 15th of Nissan insert: dew and rain for] a blessing upon the face of the earth.
O satisfy us with your goodness,
and bless our year like the best of years. Blessed are you, O Lord,
who blesses the years.
[Ps 65:5, 12, 103:5, Jer 31:14] /
FOR DELIVERANCE FROM WANT
Fruitful in relationships, in ministry, in resources so that we may dedicate our increase to His Kingdom
May we be faithful: patient endurance on the Divine timing
My teachings shall come down to you as rain
Deut 32:2
PETITION – The COMMUNITY10
/ Sound the great shofar for our freedom,raise the banner to gather our exiles,
and gather us to the Lord
from the four corners of the earth.
Blessed are you, O Lord,
who gathers the dispersed of his people Israel.
[Is 11:12, 27:13, 40:9, 43:5, 45:2, Jer 51:21, Ps 147:2, Et 30:4, Mic 4:6] /
FOR GATHERING OF EXILES
Outcast: The lost sheep must acknowledge that they have strayed and ask to be found.
Dispersed: May they yearn for their Land, their Torah and become one People (spiritual unity)
How good & how pleasant it is for brothers
to dwell together in unity.
Both Jews & Non-Jewish God-Fearers- Is 56
2 Sam 14:14- The King devises ways to bring them back
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/ Restore (Re-establish Justice)our judges [Is 1:26] as in former times,
and our counselors as at the beginning;
and remove from us sorrow and sighing.
Reign over us, you alone, Adonai,
with lovingkindness and compassion [Hos 2:21],
and clear us in judgment.
Blessed are you, Adonai,
the King who loves righteousness and justice.
[Ps 33:5, 99:4, 146:10, Is 35:10, 51:11, 61:8]
/
FOR RIGHTEOUS REIGN OF GOD
11 Attributes of a Righteous Judge
Ps 15
Must first judge oneself
Groan ONLY over dying flesh!
Forgive us our debts, as we forgive others
Ps 99 Mighty is the King who loves judgment
12
/ Let there be no hope for slanderers,and let all wickedness perish in an instant.
May all your enemies quickly be cut down,
and may you soon in our day uproot, crush, cast down and humble the dominion of arrogance.
Blessed are you, O Lord,
who smashes enemies
and humbles the arrogant.
[Ps 8:15, Is 25:5]
Added in 90 CE For the renegades let there be no hope and may the arrogant kingdom soon be rooted out in our days, and the Nazarenes and the Minim perish as in a moment and be blotted out from the book of life
/FOR DESTRUCTION OF APOSTATES ENEMIES OF GOD
[Correlates to Constantine’s Creed,
AD 300]
“Psalms of the Poor”
13
/ May your compassion be aroused Adonai,towards the righteous,
the devout,
the elders of your people
the family of Israel,
the remnant of their scholars,
towards righteous converts,
and towards us also.
Grant a good reward to all
who truly believe in Your Name.
Make us to walk with them forever
so that we may never feel ashamed,
for in You we trust
we depend upon Your great compassion.
Blessed are you, Adonai
Supporter and Assurance
of the Righteous.
[Jer 31:20, Is 43:15, Ps 22:6, 25:2, 71:5, 143:8, Eccl 6:9] /
FOR THE RIGHTEOUS PROSELYTES
The fervent prayer [zealous, with knowledge] of a righteous man can accomplish much
James 5:16
Supporter: May He fortify us with power
to endure adversity with righteousness.
I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 1 Timothy 2:1–214
/ Return in mercy to Jerusalem, Your cityand rest in it as you have promised.
Rebuild it soon in our days as an eternal building,
and quickly set up the throne of David in it.
Blessed are you, Adonai,
who rebuilds Jerusalem.
[Zech 8:3, Ps 89:36-37, 122:5, 147:2] /
FOR REBUILDING OF JERUSALEM
May Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven
& Draw Down Jerusalem Above
We join the faithful,
Blessed is He
who comes in the Name of the Lord
…To a city, united together PS 122:3
15
/ May the Offspring [Branch, Shoot] of Your servant Davidsoon flourish,
and let Him be exalted by your saving power,
for we hope all day long for your Salvation.
Blessed are you, Adonai,
who causes Salvation to flourish.
[Hos 3:5, Is 56:7, Jer 23:5, 33:15, Ezk 29:21, 34:23, Ps 1:23, 25:5, 89:4, 18, 21, 26, 112:9, 132:10, 17, Gen 49:18] /
FOR THE MESSIANIC KING
Lift up the fallen tent of David
May his horn (strength & anointing) increase
as the glorious gospel and commandments
of Adonai spread throughout the earth.
Thanksgiving16
/ Hear our voice, Adonai;With mercy & compassion
Willingly accept our prayer
for you are a God who hears prayers
and supplications.
O our King,
do not turn us away from your presence
empty-handed,
for you hear the prayers of your people Israel
with compassion.
Blessed are you, Adonai, who hears prayer
[Ps 65:13].
/
FOR ANSWERING PRAYER
From the united Commonwealth of Israel
Lord, You owe us nothing,
but know exactly what we need
before we even ask
17
/ Be favorable, Adonai,with Your people Israel
and with their prayers.
Restore the service of the Holy of Holies
of Your Temple,
and receive in love
and with favor
both the fire-offerings of Israel
and their prayers.
May the worship of your people Israel
always be acceptable to You.
And let our eyes behold Your return
in mercy to Zion.
Blessed are you, Adonai,
The Restorer of His SHEKHINAH to Zion.
[Mic 4:11] /
FOR RESTORATION OF TEMPLE SERVICE
Set aside THANK offering for Saints
during the week 1 Cor 16:1-3
May we crucify our flesh (animal offering) with a broken spirit, a contrite heart on the brazen altar.
May the fire of Torah purify & purge our souls, our animal appetites, and desires.
Guard our Eyesight/ Spiritual Vision:
Reserve for Holy matters only
David’s Dedication of Collections for the Temple
For Thine is the Kingdom,
the Power,
and the Glory forever! 1 Chron 29:8
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/ We gratefully thank You, Adonaithe God of our forefathers forever.
the Rock of our lives,
the Shield of our Salvation (Yeshua).
We will give You thanks
and declare Your praise for our lives
which are in Your hands,
for our souls are entrusted to You,
for Your daily miracles,
& for Your wonders, Your benefits
that are with us at all times:
evening, morning and afternoon.
The Good One,
your mercies never fail;
O Compassionate One,
your lovingkindnesses never cease.
We have always put our hope in You.
For all these acts
may Your name be blessed and exalted,
O our King, continually forever.
Let every living thing
give thanks to You Selah
and praise Your name in truth forever
O God, our salvation and our help.
Blessed are you, O Lord,
whose Name is Good,
and to whom it is proper to give thanks.
[1 Chron 29:13, 2 Sam 22:36, Ps 38:6, 79:13, Jer 10:6, Lam 3:22]
/
Hodaat
THANKSGIVING
“100 Blessings”
FOR GOD'S UNFAILING MERCIES
all around us
Pray without ceasing
1 Thess 5:17
V’al Neesecha
L’CHAIM
Only the living can gratefully praise You
Is 33:9
Birkhat KohanimAaronic Blessing
May the LORD bless you and keep you……………………… So may it be God’s will
May He make His face to shine upon you and be gracious.... So may it be God’s will
May the LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace … So may it be God’s will
Establish peace,
goodness,
blessing,
life,
graciousness
and compassion to us and to all Israel,
Your people.
Bless us, O our Father, one and all,
with the light of Your countenance;
for by the light of Your countenance
You have given us, Adonai our God,
The Torah of life,
A love of kindness
righteousness,
blessing,
compassion,
life
and peace.
May it please You to bless Your people Israel
In every season
and in every hour
with your peace. Blessed are you, Adonai,
who blesses his people Israel with peace.
[Nu 6:27, Ps 29:10, 109:165, 125:5, Mic 6:8] /
FOR PEACE
Sim Shalom
Light of His face
Imparts the ability to understand His ways
recognize a personal mission in attaining
His goals for the world
7 flames of the Menorah
which radiate divine light to the entire world
Pray for the enduring PEACE of Jerusalem
How beautiful upon the mountains
are the feet of him who brings good tidings,
who announces shalom
Isaiah 52:7
BENEDICTION
Some later additions recorded in AD 900:
My God, guard my tongue from evil and my lips from speaking deceit. [Ps 34:14]
He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongues from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. [1 Peter 3:8-15]