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 14
The fool says in his heart,
“There is no God.”
They are corrupt, their deeds are vile;
there is no one who does good.
Psalm 15
Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent?
Who may live on your holy mountain?
Psalm 16
Keep me safe, my God,
for in you I take refuge.
Psalm 17
Hear me, Lord, my plea is just;
listen to my cry.
Hear my prayer—
it does not rise from deceitful lips.
Psalm 18:1-19
I love you, Lord, my strength.
Psalm 18:20-36
The Lord has dealt with me according to my righteousness;
according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me.
Psalm 18:37-50
I pursued my enemies and overtook them;
I did not turn back till they were destroyed.
Psalm 19
The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Psalm 20
May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;
may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.
Psalm 21
The king rejoices in your strength, Lord.
How great is his joy in the victories you give!
New Testament Reading
Philippians 2
Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,
Philippians 3
Further, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
Philippians 4
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
Colossians 1
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
Colossians 2
I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally.
Old Testament Reading
Ezekiel 43
Then the man brought me to the gate facing east,
Ezekiel 44
Then the man brought me back to the outer gate of the sanctuary, the one facing east, and it was shut.
Ezekiel 45
“‘When you allot the land as an inheritance, you are to present to the Lord a portion of the land as a sacred district, 25,000 cubits long and 20,000 cubits wide; the entire area will be holy.
Ezekiel 46
“‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: The gate of the inner court facing east is to be shut on the six working days, but on the Sabbath day and on the day of the New Moon it is to be opened.
Ezekiel 47
The man brought me back to the entrance to the temple, and I saw water coming out from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar.
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