[From July 27, 2013 archive]
O God, even Jesus did not find the reception
he had expected in his home town.
The young Amalekite expected David to laud
him for killing David's enemy but
instead received a death sentence.
In contrast, Judas and Silas were well received
by those they were sent to encourage.
We can never be sure how people will respond
to unexpected news, but this we know--
that your steadfast love endures forever.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 56; 149; 118; 111
2 Sam. 1:1-16
Acts 15:22-35
Mark 6:1-13
Selected Verses
Ps. 118:29
O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
2 Sam. 1:14
David said to [the young Amalekite who said he had killed Saul], “Were you not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the LORD's anointed?”
Acts 15:32-33
Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the believers. After they had been there for some time, they were sent off in peace by the believers to those who had sent them.
Mark 6:5-6a
And [Jesus] could do no deed of power [in his home town], except that he laid his hands on a few sick people and cured them. And he was amazed at their unbelief.
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