[From Aug. 3, 2012 archive]
You tell us not to be
afraid--you know
we are searching for
the crucified one.
Sometimes we sneer,
conclude this is all foolishness,
those who told of it
must have been filled with new wine.
Still, with deep
searchings of heart we seek after him;
be gracious to us, O
God, for we are languishing.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 88; 148; 6; 20
Judg. 5:1-18
Acts 2:1-21
Matt. 28:1-10
Selected Verses
Ps. 6:2
Be
gracious to me, O LORD, for I am languishing;
O LORD, heal me, for my bones are shaking with terror.
O LORD, heal me, for my bones are shaking with terror.
Judg. 5:15c
"…Among
the clans of Reuben there were great searchings of heart. …"
[from the song of Deborah and Barak]
Acts 2:13
But
others sneered and said, "[The ones speaking in other languages] are
filled with new wine."
Matt. 28:5
But
the angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; I know that you are
looking for Jesus who was crucified.
…"
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