Many people have persecuted worshipers of Jesus.
In fear that their idols were being threatened,
such persecution was offered as worship.
Creator God, you made the heavens;
deliver your people from what we idolize:
wealth, privilege, power, glory, lust, and thrills.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 96; 148; 49; 138
Dan. 12:1-4, 13
Acts 4:1-12
John 16:1-15
Selected Verses
Ps. 96:5
For all the gods of the peoples are idols,
but the LORD made the heavens.
Dan. 12:1b
“…But at that time your people shall be delivered, everyone who is found written in the book. …”
Acts 4:1-2
While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came to them, much annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming that in Jesus there is the resurrection of the dead.
John 16:2
“…They will put you out of the synagogues. Indeed, an hour is coming when those who kill you will think that by doing so they are offering worship to God. …” [Jesus, to the eleven disciples]
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