Subject: Devotional | May 18 | week review (full)

Formation

Below is a summary of the scripture readings from this week. Take a moment to reflect upon what you read, or catch up on any chapters you may have missed. Give thanks because the Lord of the Sabbath invites you to enter into his rest.


Collect

Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all his works and sanctified a day of rest for all his creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly prepared for the service of your sanctuary, and that our rest here upon earth may be a preparation for the eternal rest promised to your people in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (BCP 99)


Praying the Psalms

Psalm 74
O God, why have you rejected us forever? Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture?

Psalm 75
We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.

Psalm 76
God is renowned in Judah; in Israel his name is great.

Psalm 77
I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me.

Psalm 78:1-16
My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth.

Psalm 78:17-39
But they continued to sin against him, rebelling in the wilderness against the Most High.

Psalm 78:40-55
How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness and grieved him in the wasteland!

Psalm 78:56-72
But they put God to the test and rebelled against the Most High; they did not keep his statutes.

Psalm 79
O God, the nations have invaded your inheritance; they have defiled your holy temple, they have reduced Jerusalem to rubble.

Psalm 80
Hear us, Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock. You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth


New Testament Reading

Romans 4
What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter?

Romans 5
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Romans 6
What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase?

Romans 7
Do you not know, brothers and sisters—for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law has authority over someone only as long as that person lives?

Romans 8
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,


Old Testament Reading

Jeremiah 45
When Baruch son of Neriah wrote on a scroll the words Jeremiah the prophet dictated in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, Jeremiah said this to Baruch:

Jeremiah 46
This is the word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the nations:

Jeremiah 47
This is the word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning the Philistines before Pharaoh attacked Gaza:

Jeremiah 48
Concerning Moab: This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “Woe to Nebo, for it will be ruined. Kiriathaim will be disgraced and captured; the stronghold will be disgraced and shattered.

Jeremiah 49
Concerning the Ammonites: This is what the Lord says: “Has Israel no sons? Has Israel no heir? Why then has Molek taken possession of Gad? Why do his people live in its towns?


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