South Western Queensland Lutheran Parish

Readings for today Genesis 12:1-9 - The calling of Abraham Psalm 33:1-12 Romans 4:13-25 - God's promise to Abraham received through faith Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 - Jesus calls Matthew, heals a woman, and raises a child Prayer of the Day (Let us pray for daily renewal. [silence]) Thank you, Lord God, that you have cleansed us from sin and saved us from the power of the enemy through the death and resurrection of your Son. Keep us drowning our sinful self by repenting day after

Readings for today Acts 17:22-31 - Paul in Athens Psalm 66:8-20 1 Peter 3:13-22 - Suffering for doing right John 14:15-21 - The promise of the Holy Spirit Prayer of the Day (Let us pray that we love one another. [silence]) Jesus, our loving friend and Saviour, you have promised to give us your Spirit to be with us forever. Stay within our hearts, so that we love one another as you have loved us. For you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and

Readings for today Acts 7:55-60 - The death of Stephen Psalm 31:1-5, 15, 16 1 Peter 2:2-10 - God's chosen people, a royal priesthood John 14:1-14 - Jesus the way to the Father Prayer of the Day (Let us pray that we love others. [silence]) Merciful Father, you have reached out to all people through your Son Jesus, who died for us all. Encourage us to live as your chosen people and give of ourselves to others. We ask this through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with

Readings for today Acts 2:42-47 - Life and worship in the apostolic church Psalm 23 1 Peter 2:19-25 - The shepherd and bishop of our souls John 10:1-10 - Jesus, the gate for the sheep Prayer of the Day (Let us pray for God's help to do his will. [silence] ) God of peace, you brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, the great Shepherd of the sheep. Equip us through his blood, which sealed the eternal covenant, with every good thing we need to do your will, and