10 April 2015
Collects
Prayers
developed from the daily readings
Friday 10
April 2015
Morning
Prayer
Psalm 118: 1 – 18
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his steadfast
love endures forever! The remainder of the psalm tells of God’s assistance and
reminds us to put our trust not in people or rulers, but God alone.
Exodus 13: 17 – 14: 14
The Israelites do not go directly to the land of the
Philistines but in a roundabout way. They are led by smoke during the day and
fire at night. Meanwhile Pharaoh understands the cost to Egypt of letting them
go and decides to pursue them and get them to return. The Israelites see the
Egyptians coming and fear for their lives. Moses tells them all they have to do
is be still. The Lord will fight for them.
Mark 16: 1 – 8
When the Sabbath is over three women go to the tomb.
They find the tomb open and a young man clothed in white inside who tells them
not to be alarmed, that they are looking for Jesus Christ of Nazareth who had
been crucified, that Christ has been raised and he shows them the place Jesus
had been. The young man tells them to tell Peter that Christ is going to
Galilee. The women flee in terror and say nothing to anyone.
Collect for
Morning Prayer
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Friday 10 April
2015
Evening
Prayer
Psalm 118: 19 – 29
The psalm section brims with sweet praise to God. The
stone that the builders rejected is the chief cornerstone. “This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in
our eyes. This is the day that the Lord has made: let us rejoice and be glad in
it” (vv. 23-24).
Isaiah 52: 1– 12
Zion is called to awake. Freedom is coming. Peace will
come. Your God reigns. The sentinels will see that God approaches and begin
singing. The people are comforted and redeemed. We are told to get ready and
purify ourselves and be ready to go with God to Zion.
1 Peter 2: 11 – 17
Peter encourages the believers to conduct themselves
with dignity, to obey all the laws and respect the authorities in the places
they live. Even if people are afraid of them they will see that they do the
right thing. We should lively freely, love the family of believers; fear God
and honour whoever is the ruler. We are not to misuse our freedom and do wrong.
Collect for
Evening Prayer
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God of restoration and forgiveness, through your actions all
of us carry you in our hearts. All of us are part of your new temple. We praise
you for this wonder. Help us this and every day to honour you by being good
citizens and loving each other so that we continue as strong supports in your
church of all believers through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
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