Deuteronomy makes clear that sabbath-keeping is meant for the welfare of all. God delivered the Israelites out of slavery, so they should not ever work anyone else seven days a week. Even slaves should be able to rest; even resident aliens. Yet human beings can turn even the most liberating religious practice into a life-destroying rule. Jesus does not reject sabbath-keeping, but defends its original life-enhancing meaning. Our worship and our religious way of life are to lead to the hungry being fed and the sick being healed.
PRAYER:
Almighty and ever-living God, throughout time you free the oppressed, heal the sick, and make whole all that you have made. Look with compassion on the world wounded by sin, and by your power restore us to wholeness of life, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
READINGS:
Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Psalm 81:1-10
2 Corinthians 4:5-12
Mark 2:23-3:6
This Weeks Readings
June 3, 2018 –Second Sunday after Pentecost| Monday | Exodus 16:13-16 Romans 9:19-29 | Psalm 78:1-4,52-72 |
| Tuesday | Exodus 16:26-36 Acts 15:1-5, 22-35 | Psalm 78:1-4,52-72 |
| Wednesday | 1 Samuel 21:1-6 John 5:1-18 | Psalm 78:1-4,52-72 |
| Thursday | Isaiah 28:9-13 1 Peter 4:7-19 | Psalm 130 |
| Friday | Deuteronomy 1:34-40 2 Corinthians 5:1-15 | Psalm 130 |
| Saturday | Genesis 2:4b-14 Luke 8:4-15 | Psalm 130 |
June 10, 2018 –Third Sunday after Pentecost
READINGS:
Genesis 3:8-15
Psalm 130
2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
Mark 3:20-35
