Monday November 4 Pentecost 24
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Psalm 56
In the face of intense attack by evil, we trust that God will act for what is right.
Psalm 57
Another psalm expressing our trust that God will act for what is right in the face of intense attack by evil.
Psalm 58
An impassioned plea for evil to be overcome. We should read the violence not literally but as an expression of our determination that good will prevail.
Ecclesiasticus (Sirach) 38.24-34 What’s Ecclesiasticus about?
Although we are amazed at, and dependent upon, the skill of highly trained workers, it is those who give attention to God’s commands who lead the people. In this list of trades we see something of the variety of jobs in the Greek culture in which Israel was then immersed, and how their identity was under threat by impressive technology. It’s still true in our day-technology is impressive but it’s wisdom from God’s justice that will make the world a livable place.
Luke 12.49-59 What’s Luke about?
Being committed to the kingdom involves painful decisions-you can predict the weather, so why aren’t you equally able to predict that the kingdom will come? It’s urgent and we must not avoid the possibility the kingdom can arrive at any moment.
This week’s collect:
Almighty God,
whose chosen servant Abraham obeyed your call,
rejoicing in your promise
that in him the family of the earth is blessed,
give us faith like his,
that in us your promises may be fulfilled;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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