Thursday after the Fourth Sunday in Easter

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Brief Reflections on the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Lectionary Readings

Opening Sentence
Alleluia, the Lord is Risen! The Lord is Risen indeed! Alleluia!

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Read Today

Thursday | April 22, 2016
Ps. 50; Ps. [59 60] or 114 115; Exod. 34:1–17; 1 Thess. 2:13–20; Matt. 5:21–26 

Psalm 50 | Liturgy
This poem is attributed to one of David’s musicians Asaph; this is a covenant renewal liturgy; I will rebuke the evil ways of people. God is great; Let the heavens declare the rightness of God's cause; offer the Lord a sacrifice of thanksgivings; don't associate with sinners; Don't forget God.

Exodus 34 Moses works with God to get the people back on track; the covenant is renewed; new tablets created; people are restored.

1 Thessalonians 2 We give thanks to God for your have received God's word; we long to see you face to face; you are our glory and joy.

Matthew 5 Jesus said living ways to a higher standard of life; reconcile with your brother; treat all as you want to be treated,

Read Tomorrow

Ps. 40 54; Ps. 51; Exod. 34:18–35; 1 Thess. 3:1–13; Matt. 5:27–37

Collect of the Day: The Fourth Sunday of Easter

O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

For Mission

O God and Father of all, whom the whole heavens adore: Let the whole earth also worship you, all nations obey you, all tongues confess and bless you, and men and women everywhere love you and serve you in peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.