But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.

 “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.26If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand?

“Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.

Lord God my Father,

You are all things good and evil can only despise you. Reveal the Truth of the world so evil is exposed and remove the scales on our eyes. Restore your kingdom here and purify us from our sinful desires. Show your goodness which is abundant in us and protect us from persecution unless it reveals your glory and progresses your kingdom.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen