April 20, 2006

I. Readings
Psalms 47, 68, 113
Exodus 13:3-10
1 Corinthians 15:41-50
Matthew 28:16-20

II. Selections
Psalm 68:30
Rebuke the wild animals that live among the reeds,
the herd of bulls with calves of the peoples.
Trample under foot those who lust after tribute;
scatter the peoples who delight in war.

Exodus 13:8
" ...You shall tell your child on that day, 'It is because of what the LORD did for me when I came out of Egypt.' ..." [ Moses to the people]

1 Corinthians 15:49
Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we will also bear the image of the man of heaven.

Matthew 28:18
And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ..."

III. Meditation: All authority in heaven and on earth
Lord Jesus, to you belongs all authority
in heaven and on earth.
As we bear the image of the man of dust,
you call us to bear your image.

Rebuke the wild animals;
trample under foot those
who lust after tribute;
scatter the peoples who delight in war.

And may we never forget,
may we tell our children,
what you did for us
when you brought us out of slavery.