When John was arrested, Jesus took his place.
Though John opened the way for Jesus,
Jesus was far greater than John.
When Moses died, Joshua took his place.
Joshua became a powerful leader,
but not as great as Moses.
Seven exorcists tried to displace Paul,
appropriating the name of Jesus;
they were dismal failures.
We mourn the loss of our great leaders;
make us grateful for their lives,
and find us new leaders
who will carry on what they started
and lead us on to right paths,
for your name's sake.
Though John opened the way for Jesus,
Jesus was far greater than John.
When Moses died, Joshua took his place.
Joshua became a powerful leader,
but not as great as Moses.
Seven exorcists tried to displace Paul,
appropriating the name of Jesus;
they were dismal failures.
We mourn the loss of our great leaders;
make us grateful for their lives,
and find us new leaders
who will carry on what they started
and lead us on to right paths,
for your name's sake.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 108; 150; 66; 23
Numb. 27:12-23
Acts 19:11-20
Mark 1:14-20
Selected Verses
Ps. 23:3b
He leads me in right paths
for his name’s sake.
Numb. 27:18-20a
So the LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay your hand upon him; have him stand before Eleazar the priest and all the congregation, and commission him in their sight. You shall give him some of your authority…"
Acts 19:13
Then some itinerant Jewish exorcists tried to use the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, "I adjure you by the Jesus whom Paul proclaims."
Mark 1:14
Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God…
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