I am an emeritus professor from Cornell University and was a Commissioned Lay Preacher in the Presbyterian Church (USA). For many years I have followed the Daily Lectionary as printed in the Mission Yearbook of my church. For each day of a two-year cycle, the lectionary lists four psalms and three other scriptural passages--usually one from the Old Testament and two from the New Testament. My practice is to copy down a verse or two from one of the psalms and from each of the other three passages. After I have written out all four selections, I reflect upon them, rearrange their order, and incorporate them into a meditation. Sometimes I retain much of the original wording; sometimes all that remains of a selection is an idea that was stimulated when I read the original words. All selections are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. For the Daily Lectionary, see the link below.

When We Remember--June 5, 2022

[Adapted from June 4, 2006 archive]

 

We remember we were slaves in Egypt;

boldly we ascribe glory to your name

and worship you in holy splendor.

 

We remember you are a spirit;

we worship you in spirit

and in truth.

 

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 104; 150; 29; 33

Deut. 16:9-12

Acts 4:18-21, 23-33

John 4:19-26

 

Selected Verses 

Psalm 29:2

Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name;

            worship the LORD in holy splendor.

 

Deuteronomy 16:9-12

Remember that you were a slave in Egypt, and diligently observe these statutes.

 

Acts 4:29

And now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness…

 

John 4:24

“…God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”


Posted by Elmer E. Ewing

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