Day by Day, the Cross--Aug. 5, 2015

For his love of the father, David served food to the son,

day by day.

For his love of the Son, Paul served the Father

and told of his salvation,

day by day.

Day by day may we deny ourselves,

and take up our cross,

and follow you.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 96; 147:1-11; 132; 134

2 Sam. 9:1-13

Acts 19:1-10

Mark 8:34-9:1

Selected Verses

Ps. 96:2

 Sing to the LORD, bless his name;
          tell of his salvation from day to day. 

2 Sam. 9:7

David said to [Mephibosheth], “Do not be afraid, for I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan; I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you yourself shall eat at my table always.” 

Acts 19:9

When some stubbornly refused to believe and spoke evil of the Way before the congregation, [Paul] left them, taking the disciples with him, and argued daily in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. 

Mark 8:34

[Jesus] called the crowd with his disciples, and said to them, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.  …"