A People Led Astray, Left in Confusion--Dec. 14, 2016

We are a people led astray, a people left in confusion,

for we have turned to false prophets, false teachers

 arising among us, bearing destructive opinions.

O Savior of those who at your right hand

seek refuge from their adversaries,

wondrously show your steadfast love.

In our wilderness, may we find a baptism

of repentance for the forgiveness of our sins.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 50; 147:1-11; 53; 17

Isa. 9:8-17

2 Peter 2:1-10a

Mark 1:1-8

           

Selected Verses

Ps. 17:7

Wondrously show your steadfast love,

          O savior of those who seek refuge

          from their adversaries at your right hand.

Isa. 9:16

…for those who led this people led them astray,
     and those who were led by them were left in confusion. 

2 Peter 2:1a

But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive opinions. 

Mark 1:1-8

John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.