When We Doubt Your Authority, O God--June 28, 2015

Saul's uncle questioned him, but Saul did not tell him

what authority he had received from Samuel;

the chief priests and elders questioned Jesus about

what authority he had received, but he did not tell them.

Abraham did not waver concerning your promise, O God;

he was sure you were able to do what you promised.

You were his refuge and strength, a help in trouble;

when we doubt you can help, give us faith like Abraham's.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 67; 150; 46; 93

1 Sam. 10:1-16

Rom. 4:13-25

Matt. 21:23-32

Selected Verses

Ps. 46:1

God is our refuge and strength,
          a very present help in trouble. 

1 Sam. 10:16

Saul said to his uncle, “He told us that the donkeys had been found.”  But about the matter of the kingship, of which Samuel had spoken, he did not tell him anything.

Rom. 4:20-21

No distrust made [Abraham] waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.

Matt. 21:27

So [the chief priests and elders] answered Jesus, “We do not know.”  And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.  …"