After Pentecost | Friday 01 Sep 2023: Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b; Exodus 3:16-22; 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12 ~ Jesus will prevail over lawlessness

After Pentecost | Friday 01 Sep 2023

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

Opening:

Let your continual mercy, O Lord,
cleanse and defend your Church;
and, because it cannot continue in safety
without your help, protect and govern it
always by your goodness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Then the man of lawlessness will be revealed,
but the Lord Jesus will slay him
with the breath of his mouth
and destroy him
by the splendor of his coming.
(2 Thessalonians 2:8)

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From Psalms: Psalm 105 – Remembers Me | Mike Janzen

The Lord remembers me
In my low estate
He keeps me near His heart

And restores my soul, restores my soul
And restores my soul

His kindness and His care
Will carry me through all of my days
Through longest journeys and darkest days

He restores my soul, restores my soul
He restores my soul

His promises hold till the end
That He will be by my side
In life, in loss, in joy, in cost

You restore my soul, restore my soul
You restore my soul

Forever His glory will shine
Through life and well past all of my days
And Jesus will right the wrongs done on earth

And restore our souls, restore our souls
And restore our souls

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OT Reading: Exodus 3:16-22 (NLT)

3:16 “Now go and call together all the elders of Israel. Tell them, ‘Yahweh, the God of your ancestors—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—has appeared to me. He told me, “I have been watching closely, and I see how the Egyptians are treating you. I have promised to rescue you from your oppression in Egypt. I will lead you to a land flowing with milk and honey—the land where the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites now live.”’

“The elders of Israel will accept your message. Then you and the elders must go to the king of Egypt and tell him, ‘The Lord, the God of the Hebrews, has met with us. So please let us take a three-day journey into the wilderness to offer sacrifices to the Lord, our God.’

“But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless a mighty hand forces him. So I will raise my hand and strike the Egyptians, performing all kinds of miracles among them. Then at last he will let you go. And I will cause the Egyptians to look favorably on you. They will give you gifts when you go so you will not leave empty-handed. Every Israelite woman will ask for articles of silver and gold and fine clothing from her Egyptian neighbors and from the foreign women in their houses. You will dress your sons and daughters with these, stripping the Egyptians of their wealth.”

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Rescue – Lauren Daigle (The Higher Power)

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NT Reading: 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12 (NLT)

2:7 For this lawlessness is already at work secretly, and it will remain secret until the one who is holding it back steps out of the way. Then the man of lawlessness will be revealed, but the Lord Jesus will slay him with the breath of his mouth and destroy him by the splendor of his coming.

This man will come to do the work of Satan with counterfeit power and signs and miracles. He will use every kind of evil deception to fool those on their way to destruction, because they refuse to love and accept the truth that would save them. So God will cause them to be greatly deceived, and they will believe these lies. Then they will be condemned for enjoying evil rather than believing the truth.

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Jesus Shall Reign | Hymns Of Grace

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Prayer: ACNA | BCP2019

+ Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

+ O God, without whose beauty and goodness our souls are unfed, without whose truth our reason withers: Consecrate our lives to your will, giving us such purity of heart, such depth of faith, and such steadfastness of purpose, that in time we may come to think your own thoughts after you; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

+ O God, of your goodness, give me yourself, for you are enough for me. I can ask for nothing less that is completely to your honor, and if I do ask anything less, I shall always be in want. Only in you I have all. Amen. (Julian of Norwich)

Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch

Be the Life I live
Be the Love I give

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

After Pentecost | Thursday 31 Aug 2023: Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45b; Exodus 2:23-24; Ephesians 5:1-6 ~ Jesus sacrificed himself for us

After Pentecost | Thursday 31 Aug 2023

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

Opening:

“Live a life filled with love,
following the example of Christ.”
(Ephesians 5:2a)

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From Psalms: Psalm 105 | Give Thanks – Sean Dayton

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OT Reading: Exodus 2:23-24 (NLT)

2:23 Years passed, and the king of Egypt died. But the Israelites continued to groan under their burden of slavery. They cried out for help, and their cry rose up to God. God heard their groaning, and he remembered his covenant promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

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Hear my cry, Oh Lord – Divine Hymns

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NT Reading: Ephesians 5:1-6 (NLT)

Living in the Light

5:1 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people. Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.

Don’t be fooled by those who try to excuse these sins, for the anger of God will fall on all who disobey him.

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Jesus Died For Me – Hank Williams (gduwen)

When everything goes wrong And it seems all hope is gone
I remember how my Savior died, He died there on the cross
So this world would not be lost Jesus died for me long ago

Jesus died for me long ago On a hillside far away He was tortured and slain God bless His Holy name Jesus died for me long ago.

What pain He suffered there The Holy One so dear So that you and I could live I’ll try to repay For His sufferin’ on that day Jesus died for me long ago

As He hung there all alone His life’s blood almost gone He never stopped prayin’ for me So I’ll follow all the way And live with Him someday Jesus died for me long ago

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Prayer: ACNA | BCP2019

Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch

Be the Life I live
Be the Love I give

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

After Pentecost | Wednesday 30 Aug 2023: Psalm 8; Exodus 2:15b-22; Matthew 26:6-13 ~ Jesus anointed at Bethany

After Pentecost | Wednesday 30 Aug 2023

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

Opening:

“She has poured this perfume on me
to prepare my body for burial.”
(Matthew 26:12)

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From Psalms: Psalm 8 | Poor Bishop Hooper

oh lord our lord
how majestic is
your name in all the earth

what is man that you’d be mindful of him
son of man that you would take care of him
with honor and glory you crown him and give him
dominion over the works of your hands

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OT Reading: Exodus 2:15b-22 (NLT)

2:15b But Moses fled from Pharaoh and went to live in the land of Midian.

When Moses arrived in Midian, he sat down beside a well. Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters who came as usual to draw water and fill the water troughs for their father’s flocks. But some other shepherds came and chased them away. So Moses jumped up and rescued the girls from the shepherds. Then he drew water for their flocks.

When the girls returned to Reuel, their father, he asked, “Why are you back so soon today?”

“An Egyptian rescued us from the shepherds,” they answered. “And then he drew water for us and watered our flocks.”

“Then where is he?” their father asked. “Why did you leave him there? Invite him to come and eat with us.”

Moses accepted the invitation, and he settled there with him. In time, Reuel gave Moses his daughter Zipporah to be his wife. Later she gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom, for he explained, “I have been a foreigner in a foreign land.”

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I Don’t Belong (Sojourner’s Song) ~ Buddy Greene

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NT Reading: Matthew 26:6-13 (NLT)

Jesus Anointed at Bethany

26:6 Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy. While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over his head.

The disciples were indignant when they saw this. “What a waste!” they said. “It could have been sold for a high price and the money given to the poor.”

But Jesus, aware of this, replied, “Why criticize this woman for doing such a good thing to me? You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me. She has poured this perfume on me to prepare my body for burial. I tell you the truth, wherever the Good News is preached throughout the world, this woman’s deed will be remembered and discussed.”

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What A Beautiful Name – Hillsong Worship

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Prayer: ACNA | BCP2019

Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch

Be the Life I live
Be the Love I give

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

After Pentecost | Tuesday 29 Aug 2023: Psalm 8; Exodus 2:11-15a; Romans 11:33-36 ~ everything is intended for God’s glory

After Pentecost | Tuesday 29 Aug 2023

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

Opening:

“For everything comes from [God]
and exists by his power
and is intended for his glory.
All glory to him forever!”
(Romans 11:36)

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From Psalms: Psalm 8 (How Majestic) | Official Lyric Video | Shane & Shane

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OT Reading: Exodus 2:11-15a (NLT)

2:11 Many years later, when Moses had grown up, he went out to visit his own people, the Hebrews, and he saw how hard they were forced to work. During his visit, he saw an Egyptian beating one of his fellow Hebrews. After looking in all directions to make sure no one was watching, Moses killed the Egyptian and hid the body in the sand.

The next day, when Moses went out to visit his people again, he saw two Hebrew men fighting. “Why are you beating up your friend?” Moses said to the one who had started the fight.

The man replied, “Who appointed you to be our prince and judge? Are you going to kill me as you killed that Egyptian yesterday?”

Then Moses was afraid, thinking, “Everyone knows what I did.” And sure enough, Pharaoh heard what had happened, and he tried to kill Moses.

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Forgive Me – Tenth Avenue North

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NT Reading: Romans 11:33-36 (NLT)

11:33 Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways!

For who can know the Lord’s thoughts?
Who knows enough to give him advice?
And who has given him so much
that he needs to pay it back?

For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever!

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Romans 11:33-36 – Eliza King | Verses

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Prayer: ACNA | BCP2019

+ Almighty God, you have not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according to our iniquities; grant that we, who for our evil deeds deserve to be punished, by the might of your grace may mercifully be relieved; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. 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, into your presence, where we may be still and know that you are God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch

Bring to my sinfulness
the cleansing waters of your forgiveness,
that having washed,
I might know refreshment and release.

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

After Pentecost | Monday 28 Aug 2023: Psalm 8; Exodus 1:1-7; Romans 2:1-11 ~ God is kind, tolerant, and patient

After Pentecost | Monday 28 Aug 2023

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

Opening:

“Can’t you see that [God’s] kindness
is intended to turn you from your sin?”
(Romans 2:4c)

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From Psalms: Psalm 8 | Majestic – Aaron Shust

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OT Reading: Exodus 1:1-7 (NLT)

The Israelites in Egypt

1:1 These are the names of the sons of Israel (that is, Jacob) who moved to Egypt with their father, each with his family: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Benjamin, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. In all, Jacob had seventy descendants in Egypt, including Joseph, who was already there.

In time, Joseph and all of his brothers died, ending that entire generation. But their descendants, the Israelites, had many children and grandchildren. In fact, they multiplied so greatly that they became extremely powerful and filled the land.

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God is for us – Cityalight | Highfield Community Baptist Church

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NT Reading: Romans 2:1-11 (NLT)

God’s Judgment of Sin

2:1 You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. And we know that God, in his justice, will punish anyone who does such things. Since you judge others for doing these things, why do you think you can avoid God’s judgment when you do the same things? Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?

But because you are stubborn and refuse to turn from your sin, you are storing up terrible punishment for yourself. For a day of anger is coming, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. He will judge everyone according to what they have done. He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers. But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and instead live lives of wickedness. There will be trouble and calamity for everyone who keeps on doing what is evil—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. But there will be glory and honor and peace from God for all who do good—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. For God does not show favoritism.