Tag: Psalm 46; Proverbs 8:1-21; Mark 3:13-19a

Epiphany Season | Wednesday 24 Jan 2024: Psalm 46; Proverbs 8:1-21; Mark 3:13-19 ~ Called and sent out with authority.

Epiphany Season | Wednesday 24 Jan 2024

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening:

Give us grace, O Lord,
to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ
and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation,
that we and the whole world may perceive
the glory of his marvelous works;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

[Jesus] appointed twelve whom he called apostles.
They were to accompany him and
to be sent out by him to spread ⌞the Good News⌟.
They also had the authority
to force demons out of people.
(Mark 3:14-15)

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From Psalms: Psalm 46 – Shane & Shane / Light of the World

https://youtu.be/4Ps6qZOQBYo?si=Jo0LYOT42DXtvnos?rel=0
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OT Reading: Proverbs 8:1-21 (GW) 

Wisdom’s Announcement

8:1 Does not wisdom call out?
Does not understanding raise its voice?
⌞Wisdom⌟ takes its stand on high ground,
by the wayside where the roads meet,
near the gates to the city.

At the entrance ⌞wisdom⌟ sings its song,
“I am calling to all of you,
and my appeal is to all people.
You gullible people, learn how to be sensible.
You fools, get a heart that has understanding.

Listen! I am speaking about noble things,
and my lips will say what is right.
My mouth expresses the truth,
and wickedness is disgusting to my lips.
Everything I say is fair,
and there is nothing twisted or crooked in it.
All of it is clear to a person who has understanding
and right to those who have acquired knowledge.

Take my discipline, not silver,
and my knowledge rather than fine gold,
because wisdom is better than jewels.
Nothing you desire can equal it.

Wisdom’s Authority

8:12 “I, Wisdom, live with insight,
and I acquire knowledge and foresight.

To fear the Lord is to hate evil.
I hate pride, arrogance, evil behavior, and twisted speech.
Advice and priceless wisdom are mine.
I, Understanding, have strength.

Through me kings reign,
and rulers decree fair laws.
Through me princes rule,
so do nobles and all fair judges.

I love those who love me.
Those eagerly looking for me will find me.
I have riches and honor,
lasting wealth and righteousness.

What I produce is better than gold, pure gold.
What I yield is better than fine silver.
I walk in the way of righteousness, on the paths of justice,
to give an inheritance to those who love me
and to fill their treasuries.

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More Precious Than Silver – Steffany Gretzinger (Official Lyric Video)

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NT Reading: Mark 3:13-19a (GW)

Jesus Appoints Twelve Apostles

3:13 Jesus went up a mountain, called those whom he wanted, and they came to him. He appointed twelve whom he called apostles. They were to accompany him and to be sent out by him to spread ⌞the Good News⌟. They also had the authority to force demons out of people.

He appointed these twelve: Simon (whom Jesus named Peter), James and his brother John (Zebedee’s sons whom Jesus named Boanerges, which means “Thunderbolts”), Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed Jesus).

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I Speak Jesus | Here Be Lions / Integrity Music

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Prayer: ACNA | BCP2019

+ O God, our heavenly Father: Pour out your Spirit on your faithful people in the Middle East, that your Son’s life-giving Gospel may be preached to every tribe and nation. Send forth laborers into your harvest; defend them in all dangers and temptations; and hasten the time when the fullness of the Gentiles shall be gathered in, and faithful Israel shall be saved; through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ Lord of Heaven’s Armies, we pray for swift and total victory over all evil in the Holy Land. Bring home the hostages, and deliver from bondage every person captivated by the evil death cult terrorizing the Middle East. And finally, grant heavenly wisdom to those guiding Israel militarily, politically, diplomatically, and especially to those who will restore Israel spiritually, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ Hasten, O Father, the coming of your kingdom; and grant that we your servants, who now live by faith, may with joy behold your Son at his coming in  glorious majesty; even Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.

Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch

May Christ, who sends us to the nations,
give us the power of his Spirit.

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Epiphany Prayer: 3rd: Wednesday; 27 Jan 2021 – Psalm 46; Proverbs 8:1-11; Mark 3:13-19 ~ called to be with Jesus

Epiphany Prayer: 3rd: Wednesday; 27 Jan 2021

+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Opening:

Give us grace, O Lord,
to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ
and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation,
that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Jesus appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles)
so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach
and have authority to cast out demons.
(Mark 3:14-15)

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Psalms: God Is Our Strength and Refuge (Psalm 46)
Church Works Media

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OT Reading: Proverbs 8:1-11 (ESV)

The Blessings of Wisdom

8 Does not wisdom call?
Does not understanding raise her voice?
2 On the heights beside the way,
at the crossroads she takes her stand;
3 beside the gates in front of the town,
at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud:
4 “To you, O men, I call,
and my cry is to the children of man.
5 O simple ones, learn prudence;
O fools, learn sense.
6 Hear, for I will speak noble things,
and from my lips will come what is right,
7 for my mouth will utter truth;
wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
8 All the words of my mouth are righteous;
there is nothing twisted or crooked in them.
9 They are all straight to him who understands,
and right to those who find knowledge.
10 Take my instruction instead of silver,
and knowledge rather than choice gold,
11 for wisdom is better than jewels,
and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.

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Call of Wisdom – Will Todd

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N T Reading: Mark 3:13-19 (ESV)

The Twelve Apostles

13 And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him. 14 And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach 15 and have authority to cast out demons. 16 He appointed the twelve: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter); 17 James the son of Zebedee and John the brother of James (to whom he gave the name Boanerges, that is, Sons of Thunder); 18 Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Zealot, 19 and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed him.

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I Speak Jesus – Here Be Lions & Darlene Zschech

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Prayer:

+ Heavenly Father, sustainer of our life and source of our hope: Comfort and relieve all who endure long-term illness or persistent handicap. Give your grace to all who minister to their needs, that they may be strengthened in their weakness and have confidence in your loving care; through him who knows our weakness and has shared our sorrows, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ Almighty God, whose Son took upon himself the afflictions of your people: Regard with your tender compassion those suffering from anxiety, depression, or mental illness; bear their sorrows and their cares; supply all their needs; help them to put their whole trust and confidence in you; and restore them to strength of mind and cheerfulness of spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ O blessed Lord, you ministered to all who came to you: Look with compassion upon those who through addiction have lost their health and freedom. Restore to them the assurance of your unfailing mercy; remove from them the fears that beset them; strengthen them in the work of their recovery; and to those who minister to them, give patient understanding and persevering love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ O God of peace, who has taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength: By the might of your Spirit lift us, we pray, to your presence, where we may be still and know that your are God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ Christ as a light, illumine and guide me. Christ as a shield, overshadow me. Christ under me; Christ over me; Christ beside me on my left and my right. This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all-powerful. Be in the heart of each to whom I speak; in the mouth of each who speaks unto me. This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all-powerful. Christ as a light; Christ as a shield; Christ beside me on my left and my right.

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Blessing

May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you, wherever He may send you.
May He guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm.
May He bring you home rejoicing at the wonders He has shown you.
May He bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors.

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+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.