27 May 2016
Collects
Prayers developed from the daily readings
Friday 27 May 2016
Morning Prayer
Psalm
68: 1 – 20
A psalm
of praise to a practical God, our God. We are provided with the practical
necessities homes, care for orphans and widows, water, food, crops, protection,
peace and God’s presence – relationship.
1
Chronicles 28: 20 – 29: 9
David
continues telling the leaders of the people about the arrangements for the
building of the temple. He acknowledges Solomon’s youth and inexperience and
sets out the organisational chart and protocols for the priests, the artisans
and the volunteers. He gives more detail about the materials and how much he
personally is giving for the temple’s construction. He asks for other free will
donations and the leaders are abundantly generous. Everyone rejoices.
Acts
5: 27 – 42
The
apostles are brought before the chief priest and council. The high priest
reminded them of their orders not to preach which they disobeyed. Peter proclaims
Christ crucified and exalted so that Israel might be forgiven her sins and
given the gift of the Holy Spirit.
The
council becomes angry and wants the apostles killed. Gamaliel, a teacher of the
law orders that the apostles be taken from the room so that council can talk
candidly. He reminds council of other groups who rose up and after time failed
and were dispersed. He recommends nothing be done because if it is from man’s
ambition it will fail, and if it is from God the high priest and council would
find themselves fighting God.
The
apostles are flogged and released. They rejoice because their ministry is
making a difference, they are happy to suffer for the sake of Jesus. “And every
day thereafter they did not cease to teach and proclaim Jesus as the Messiah”
(v. 42).
Collect for Morning Prayer
Carpet of autumn leaves Harrietville Vic L Osburn |
Praise to you great and holy Lord,
you can make miraculous changes in the physical word, inspire people to create,
to be courageous and generous, and you build and sustain us as teachers and
preachers for your people. Be with us today in all we do. Help us to see the
positive differences we are making in your world so that we too may be
sustained and nurtured through Jesus Christ your son and our redeemer. Amen.
Friday 27 May 2016
Evening Prayer
Psalm
68: (21 – 23) 24 – 35
This
section of the psalm moves first to the fierce protection God provides for his
people and then to a procession and celebration of God and the people of
Israel, united in Jerusalem at the temple.
Deuteronomy
10: 10 – 11: 12
Moses
continues his address to the people before they begin to enter The Promised
Land. The people are to love and serve the Lord with all their heart and soul
and keep the commandments. Do not be stubborn; God can’t be bribed. God is just
and cares for widows, orphans and strangers. God is the only one to worship.
Remember all of God’s great deeds and be faithful and loyal to God.
2
Corinthians 1: 23 – 2: 11
Paul
talks about an earlier visit he had to Corinth where an individual in the
community caused offence and pain. But for Paul, the real offence is caused to
the community in Corinth. Pauls urges the Corinthians to forgive, console and
reaffirm their love for the person.
Anyone
the community forgives, Paul forgives too and does so in the name of Christ for
the sake of the community.
Collect for Evening Prayer
Gang gang cockatoo in flight Harrietville Vic L Osburn |
Compassionate and loving God you are
the great healer. You forgive our stubbornness and failures and heal our
relationships and communities. We praise you for all the little miracles of
healing we have experienced today and ask that you continue to keep our hearts
and minds open and aware of all you do for us so that we see the evidence of
your love and joyfully praise your name through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
and the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen.
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