Reading: Luke 20:41-47 NLT
Then Jesus presented them with a question.
“Why is it,” he asked, “that the Messiah is said to be the son of David? For David himself wrote in the book of Psalms:
‘The LORD said to my Lord, Sit in the place of honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies, making them a footstool under your feet.’
Since David called the Messiah ‘Lord,’ how can the Messiah be his son?”
Guido Reni (1635)
Then, with the crowds listening, he turned to his disciples and said, “Beware of these teachers of religious law! For they like to parade around in flowing robes and love to receive respectful greetings as they walk in the marketplaces. And how they love the seats of honor in the synagogues and the head table at banquets. Yet they shamelessly cheat widows out of their property and then pretend to be pious by making long prayers in public. Because of this, they will be severely punished.”
Prayer: Lord Jesus – I pray today for your Church (your Bride)… in all its shapes and forms throughout the world… protect her from the schemes and ploys of Satan. Cleanse her leadership and purify the hearts and minds of all whom you call to serve your people. Guard your flock from the wolves that prowl among your sheep seeking to devour them. And send your guardian angels to defend them in every race, tribe and nation. I ask it for your names’ sake. Amen.
Hymn: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” – Martin Luther (Glad Band)
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