Sometimes, O God, we ask a question
to which we already know the answer.
"What have I done" is one such
example,
at the same time we remember our sin.
Another example is to ask if we must
accept as fellow believer someone
who shares our baptism and who
has received your Holy Spirit,
when clearly it is your will.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 84; 148; 25;
40
1 Sam. 17:17-30
Acts 10:34-48
Mark 1:1-13
Selected Verses
Ps. 25:7
Do not remember
the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for your goodness’ sake, O LORD!
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for your goodness’ sake, O LORD!
1 Sam. 17:29
David said,
“What have I done now? It was only a
question.”
Acts 10:46b-47
Then Peter
said, “Can anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have
received the Holy Spirit just as we have?”
Mark 1:7-8
[John the
baptizer] proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me;
I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I
have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
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