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 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
Psalm 81
Sing for joy to God our strength;
shout aloud to the God of Jacob!
Psalm 82
God presides in the great assembly;
he renders judgment among the “gods”:
Psalm 83
O God, do not remain silent;
do not turn a deaf ear,
do not stand aloof, O God.
Psalm 84
How lovely is your dwelling place,
Lord Almighty!
Psalm 85
You, Lord, showed favor to your land;
you restored the fortunes of Jacob.
Psalm 86
Hear me, Lord, and answer me,
for I am poor and needy.
Psalm 87
He has founded his city on the holy mountain.
New Testament Reading
Hebrews 7
This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed him,
Hebrews 8
Now the main point of what we are saying is this: We do have such a high priest, who sat down at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in heaven,
Hebrews 9
Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary.
Hebrews 10
The law is only a shadow of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.
Hebrews 11
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
Old Testament Reading
Amos 1
The words of Amos, one of the shepherds of Tekoa—the vision he saw concerning Israel two years before the earthquake, when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam son of Jehoash was king of Israel.
Amos 2
This is what the Lord says:
“For three sins of Moab,
even for four, I will not relent.
Because he burned to ashes
the bones of Edom’s king,
Amos 3
Hear this word, people of Israel, the word the Lord has spoken against you—against the whole family I brought up out of Egypt:
Amos 4
Hear this word, you cows of Bashan on Mount Samaria,
you women who oppress the poor and crush the needy
and say to your husbands, “Bring us some drinks!”
Amos 5
Hear this word, Israel, this lament I take up concerning you:
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