When Jesus was
transfigured with Moses and Elijah,
Peter made pious
chatter to cover up his terror.
Your response swept
away this nonsense.
The exorcists tried
to duplicate Paul's healing,
laying false claim to
the name of Jesus.
The evil spirit was
not deceived.
David used a
messenger to convey to Joab
his satisfaction over
Uriah's murder.
Eventually the plot
collapsed.
God, when we endeavor
to deceive,
redeem us, that we
may walk
before you with
integrity.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 116; 147:12-20; 26; 130
2 Sam. 11:1-27
Acts 19:11-20
Mark 9:2-13
Selected Verses
Ps. 26:11
But
as for me, I walk in my integrity;
redeem me, and be gracious to me.
redeem me, and be gracious to me.
2 Sam. 11:25
David
said to the messenger, "Thus you shall say to Joab, 'Do not let this
matter [the death of Uriah and other soldiers] trouble you, for the sword
devours now one and now another; press your attack on the city, and overthrow
it.' And encourage him."
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 9:5-6
Then
Peter said to Jesus, "Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make
three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." He did not know what to say, for they were
terrified.
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