29 March 2015
Collects
Prayers
developed from the daily readings
Sunday 29
March 2015
Morning
Prayer
Mark 11: 1 – 11
Jesus begins the entry to Jerusalem. He instructs the
disciples to find the colt. Jesus sits on the colt and rides into Jerusalem. People
spread their cloaks or palm branches on the road before him shouting, “Hosanna”
and “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord”. Jesus goes directly to
the temple then stays the night in Bethany.
Psalm 118: 1 – 2, 19 – 29
“Give thanks to the Lord for he is good; his steadfast
love endures forever” (v.1). This psalm is about being granted entry to the
place of worship. “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and
be glad in it” (v.24).
Psalm 70
This is a prayer for deliverance from those who seek
to harm us. And for those who seek God, may they rejoice.
Galatians 3: 10 - 14
If we rely on obeying all the commandments and laws as
our path to salvation it is too great a burden; it is like a curse. No one can
do it. Real righteousness is about living by and through faith. Christ, by his
death took the burden of the law on himself so that everyone can receive the
spirit through faith.
Collect for
Morning Prayer
Fishing Vessel Fremantle Harbour WA 2014 L Osburn |
Praise to you holy, steadfast,
loving Lord who came to save us, deliver us and give us the capacity to live
lives of faith in Christ. Anchor us today in the joy of your presence, the
wonder of your gift and deep thankfulness for the presence of a community of
believers so that we are so fed by your Spirit we may truly come with you on
this journey in Holy Week and for the rest of our lives through Jesus Christ Your Son our Lord. Amen.
Sunday 29 March
2015
Evening
Prayer
Exodus 13: 1 – 3 and 7 – 9
These sections cover Moses’ instructions that the
firstborn of humans and animals need to be consecrated to God and that only
flat bread is to be eaten for seven days each year to remind everyone of God
bringing the Israelites out of Egypt.
Psalm 118: 1 – 16
This section of the psalm gives thanks for delivery
from great enemies on all sides. The psalmist is explicit in saying that faith
in the Lord is the key, not reliance on in armies or princes or any humans.
“The Lord is my strength and my might: he has become my salvation” (v.14).
John 12: 20 – 32
The context is the people coming to Jerusalem for
Passover. Jesus has just entered the city and been greeted with the palms and
Hosannas. In the group of people who had come to Jerusalem are some Greeks who
wish to meet Jesus. The message about the meeting is passed on and Jesus
response is to talk about how he will fall to the ground like a seed and die
but that is necessary for glorification. God’s voice is heard to respond to
Jesus for the sake of the crowd, not for Jesus’ comfort.
Collect for
Evening Prayer
Evening Denmark WA 2014 L Osburn |
Holy Lord we remember that you
brought the people out from the oppression of Egypt and all humans from the
burden of sin through Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. Grant us sufficient
peace and calm to reflect on your great mercy and love for us so that we may
truly honour you and glorify your name through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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