and a third, Lord Jesus:
You were tested beyond any other,
you know what it means to suffer,
and you will be with us always.
We come into your presence,
and we fall on our face
to ask your help for all who suffer.
Many are tested and suffer today
by the wild animals who delight in war,
the herd of bulls who lust after profit.
We listen for your word to us—
you who are with us always—
what do you call us to do
to end suffering from war?
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 47; 147:12-20; 68; 113
Ezek. 1:1-14; 24-28(b)
Heb. 2:5-18
Matt. 28:16-20
Selected Verses
Ps. 68:30
Rebuke the wild animals that live among the reeds,
the herd of bulls with the calves of the peoples.
Trample under foot those who lust after tribute;
scatter the peoples who delight in war.
Ezek. 1:1-14; 28b
When I saw [the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD], I fell on my face, and I heard the voice of someone speaking.
Heb. 2:18
Because [Jesus] himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.
Matt. 28:20b
“…And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” [The Risen Jesus to his eleven disciples]
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