[from August 6, 2007 archive]
When the Jews were expelled from Rome, they had reason
to doubt your power or your compassion--perhaps both.
When David wanted to build a Temple for you,
you made it clear you did not need his help.
When his disciples questioned your power and compassion,
Jesus reminded them of evidence to the contrary.
When the Jews were expelled from Rome, they had reason
to doubt your power or your compassion--perhaps both.
When David wanted to build a Temple for you,
you made it clear you did not need his help.
When his disciples questioned your power and compassion,
Jesus reminded them of evidence to the contrary.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 62; 145; 73; 9
2 Sam. 7:1-17
Acts 18:1-11
Mark 8:11-21
Selected Verses
Ps. 62:11-12a
Once God has spoken;
twice have I heard this:
that power belongs to God,
and steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord.
2 Sam. 7:5
Go and tell my servant David: Thus says the LORD: Are you the one to build me a house to live in?
Acts 18:2
There [in Athens Paul] found a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome. Paul went to see them…
Mark 8:17
And becoming aware of it, Jesus said to [his disciples], "Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you still not perceive or understand? Are your hearts hardened? …"
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