South Western Queensland Lutheran Parish

Readings for Today Matthew 21:1-11  - Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem Psalm 118:1, 2, 19-29 Isaiah 50:4-9a  - The obedience of the Lord's servant Psalm 31:9-16 Philippians 2:5-11  - Christ - obedient servant and exalted Lord Matthew 27:11-54  - Jesus' suffering and death   Prayer of the Day (Let us pray for humility. [silence]) Loving Father of all, your only Son came as a servant and was obedient all the way to his death on the cross.  Make us humble like Christ and br

Readings for Today Ezekiel 37:1-14  - Vision of the valley of dry bones Psalm 130 Romans 8:6-11  - The Spirit of God lives in you John 11:1-45  - The raising of Lazarus - Jesus' last sign   Prayer of the Day (Let us pray that we remain united with Christ. [silence]) Jesus our Saviour, thank you for coming to give us life through your suffering and death.  Keep us following you wherever you lead us, because we know that you have promised to take us home to God.  For you live a

Readings for Today 1 Samuel 16:1-13  - Samuel anoints David as king of Israel Psalm 23 Ephesians 5:8-14  - Live as children of the light John 9:1-41  - Jesus opens the eyes of a man born blind     Prayer of the Day (Let us pray for faith in Jesus our Saviour. [silence]) Loving Father, when we were captive in the darkness of sin and death, your Son rescued us and brought us back to you.  Teach us to trust in him and to live as your people.  We ask this through Jesus Christ our

Readings for Today Exodus 17:1-7  - The Israelites put God to the test Psalm 95 Romans 5:1-11 - While we were still sinners, Christ died for us John 4:5-42  - Jesus and the Samaritan woman     Prayer of the Day (Let us pray that we live repentant lives. [silence] ) Holy and merciful God, we thank you for giving your Son Jesus to die on the cross for us sinners.  Turn us away from our sins and back to a life of trust in you.  We ask this through Christ our Lord, who lives and

Readings for Today Genesis 12:1-4a  - The call of Abraham Psalm 121 Romans 4:1-5,13-17  - Abraham, our father, justified by faith John 3:1-17  - God so loved the world that he gave his only Son    Prayer of the Day (Let us pray that we deny ourselves and trust in Christ.  [silence] ) Merciful God, we thank you for sending your Son to suffer and give his life for all people.  Teach us, who have been born again, to forget ourselves and rely only on Christ our Saviour.  For he l

Readings for Today Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 - The creation and fall Psalm 32 Romans 5:12-19  - Death through Adam, life through Christ Matthew 4:1-11  - The temptation of Jesus     Prayer of the Day (Let us pray for strength in temptation. [silence]) Almighty and merciful God, your Son fasted in the desert and was tempted as we are, yet without sin.  Protect us when we are tempted and help us to resist the devil by trusting in your word.  We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lo

Readings for Today Isaiah 58:1-9a - The Lord desires kindness and justice Psalm 112:1-9 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 - Christ crucified - God's power and wisdom Matthew 5:13-20  - You are salt of the earth and light of the world     Prayer of the Day (Let us pray that we are light to those around us. [silence]) Faithful God, you have called us to be a light shining in the world.  Make us reflect the light of Christ, so that people see your love and goodness in our words and actions. 

Readings for Today Micah 6:1-8  - The Lord's case against Israel Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 1:18-31  - God chooses the weak Matthew 5:1-12 - The beatitudes - life in God's kingdom     Prayer of the Day (Let us pray for trust in God. [silence]) Thank you, God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for showing us your power in the weakness of the cross.  Teach us to rely on you alone and to live by the power of the Holy Spirit.  We ask this through your Son, who lives and reigns wit

Readings for Today Isaiah 42:1-9 - The Lord's servant is a light to the nations Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 - Jesus anointed with the Spirit and power Matthew 3:13-17  - The baptism of Jesus     Prayer of the Day (Let us pray that we live as God's baptised children. [silence] ) Loving Father, you anointed Jesus at his baptism with the Holy Spirit, and revealed him as your dear Son.  Thank you for making us your children by water and the Spirit.  Keep us faithful to you throughout

Readings for Today Jeremiah 31:7-14  - The Lord will gather Israel Psalm 147:12-15, 19, 20 Ephesians 1:3-14  - Paul's thanksgiving and prayer John 1:10-18  - We saw God's glory in Jesus     Prayer of the Day (Let us pray that the light of Christ shines in us. [silence] ) Almighty and merciful God, we thank you for sending to us the light for the world, the Word who became a human being and lived among us.  Make the light of faith shine within us and be seen by those around us

Readings for Today Isaiah 63:7-9 - The kindness of the Lord Psalm 148 Hebrews 2:10-18 - Jesus, our brother, pioneer of salvation Matthew 2:13-23 - The escape into Egypt     Prayer of the Day (Let us pray that through Jesus we share in God's nature. [silence] ) Almighty and merciful God, we thank you for sending your Son to become human like us, so that we might become your children.  Make us who trust in Jesus to be more and more like him.  For he lives and reigns with you an

Readings for Today Isaiah 7:10-16 - A virgin will conceive Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Romans 1:1-7 - Jesus, son of David, Son of God Matthew 1:18-25 - God's call to Joseph     Prayer of the Day (Let us pray for God to be with us. [silence] ) Thank you, loving heavenly Father, for coming with power to the Virgin Mary and making her the mother of our Lord.  Come to us with your Holy Spirit,  so that we receive your saving word  and rejoice in our Saviour.  For he lives with you and th

Readings for Today Isaiah 35:1-10  - God himself will come to save us Psalm 146:5-10 James 5:7-10 - Do not lose heart Matthew 11:2-11  - Jesus and John the Baptist     Prayer of the Day (Let us pray that we receive Christ with joy. [silence]) Jesus, our promised Messiah, John the Baptist went ahead of you and proclaimed the good news of your coming.  Encourage us to receive you with joy as our redeemer, and faithfully follow you.  For you live and reign with the Father and th

Readings for Today Isaiah 11:1-10 - The longed-for Messiah Psalm 72:1-7,18,19   Romans 15:4-13  - Good news for the Gentiles Matthew 3:1-12  - The kingdom of heaven is at hand!     Prayer of the Day (Let us pray that we are ready for Christ’s coming. [silence]) Merciful God, you sent your messengers to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation.  Turn us away from our sins, so that we greet our coming  redeemer, Jesus Christ, with joy.  For he lives with you and

Readings for Today Isaiah 2:1-5  - God's kingdom of peace Psalm 122 Romans 13:11-14  - Our salvation is near Matthew 24:36-44 - No one knows the day or hour   Prayer of the Day (Let us pray that we remain alert for the coming of the Lord. [silence]) Jesus, Son of God, you have promised to return at a time that no one knows.  Keep us watchful in prayer and strong in faith as we wait for you to come.  For you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and

Readings for Today Jeremiah 23:1-6  - The Lord will raise up a righteous Branch Psalm : Luke   1:68-79 Colossians 1:11-20  - The supremacy of Christ Luke 19:11-27  - The parable of the gold coins     Prayer of the Day (Let us pray for confidence in the Day of Judgment. [silence]) Merciful Saviour, you have taught us that those who believe in you will not be condemned, but have already passed from death to life.  Give us faith in your forgiveness, so that we fearlessly wait

Readings for Today Isaiah 65:17-25  - God's glorious new creation Psalm : Isaiah 12 2 Thessalonians   3:6-13  - The obligation to work Luke 21:5-19  - Signs of the end of the age     Prayer of the Day Almighty God, we cannot trust in our own goodness, so deal with us, not according to the severity of your judgment, but according to your mercy.  We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. A

Readings for Today Haggai 1:15b - 2:9 - The future glory of the temple Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 - Stand firm as you wait for the coming of our Lord Luke 20:27-38  - The question about rising from death     Prayer of the Day (Let us pray for vigilance. [silence]) Heavenly Father, keep us watchful and alert as we wait for the coming of your Son, our Lord.  When he stands at the door and knocks, may he not find us asleep in carelessness and sin, but awa

Readings for Today Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18  - Daniel's vision of the holy ones of the Most High Psalm 149 Ephesians 1:11-23  - God's blessings through Christ for his people Luke 6:20-31  - Blessed are the poor and the persecuted     Prayer of the Day Almighty God, you bring your people together in one holy church, the body of our Lord.  Lead us to follow your saints and to know the inexpressible joys that you have prepared for those who love you.  We ask this through your Son, J

Readings for Today Jeremiah 31:31-34  - The Lord will write his law on our hearts Psalm 46 Romans 3:19-28  - Justification by faith John 8:31-36  - 'In my word, you will know the truth'     Prayer of the Day Lord God, you have given all holy Scriptures for our learning.  Lead us to hear them, read, note, learn, and inwardly digest them.  Encourage and support us by your holy word, so that we may always hold onto the joyful hope of eternal life, which you have given us in our