Introduction
The end is near. There is no doubt about it. The warnings are dire. The tone of today’s texts is ominous. But the baptized know how to live in the meantime. The baptized are strengthened for the living of these days in word and sacrament. The baptized rally around the invitation of the apostle: “Do not be weary in doing what is right.”
Readings and Psalm
- Malachi 4:1-2a
A day of blistering heat for the arrogant; a day of healing sun for the righteous - Psalm 98
In righteousness will the Lord judge the world. (Ps. 98:9) - 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Do not be idle, but do what is right for the sake of Christ - Luke 21:5-19
Jesus speaks of wars, endurance, betrayal, and suffering for his sake
Semicontinuous First Reading and Psalm
- Isaiah 65:17-25
God promises a new heaven and a new earth - Isaiah 12:2-6
In your midst is the Holy One of Israel. (Is. 12:6)
Our guest preacher, Seminarian Sharei Green, will be preaching on John 2:14-22 using the translation from this book.
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