Daily Lectionary For November 7–13, 2010

Daily Lectionary For November 7–13, 2010

November 7 Jeremiah 11:1-23; Matthew 24:1-28; Jeremiah 12:1-19:15
November 8 Jeremiah 20:1-18; Matthew 24:29-51
November 9 Jeremiah 22:1-23; Matthew 25:1-13
November 10 Jeremiah 23:1-20; Matthew 25:14-30
November 11 Jeremiah 23:21-40; Matthew 25:31-46
November 12 Jeremiah 25:1-18; Matthew 26:1-19
November 13 Jeremiah 26:1-19; Matthew 26:20-35; Revelation 13:1-18

LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT WEEKS LESSONS:

24TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

“We Are Delivered from Darkness by the Blood of Christ."
In the healing of the woman with the flow of blood, Jesus teaches us the power of the earthly sacramental elements. For our deliverance from all the afflictions caused by sin, God communicates Christ’s grace and mercy to us through earthly elements. In raising the daughter of Jairus’ from the dead, Jesus teaches us that faith in Him relies upon the Word He speaks even though it may run contrary to what we see or experience.


Collect: O God, so rule and govern our hearts and minds by your Holy Spirit that, being ever mindful of the end of all things and your just judgment, we may be stirred up to holiness of living here and dwell with you forever hereafter; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen


Isaiah 51:9-16: The Lord encourages the downtrodden to put their trust in Him alone for their comfort and deliverance. He is the Lord of salvation who has saved His people down through the ages of Biblical history. As He has relieved their suffering in the past, so He will do so now. What do God’s people need to fear if their life is lived in repentance and faith in God’s promises? “I have put My words in your mouth; I have covered you with the shadow of My hand, that I may plant the heavens, Lay the foundations of the earth, and say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’“

Colossians 1:9-14: In Christ we have been delivered from the power of darkness and translated into the kingdom of God’s love. The redemption of sinners and the restoration of the fallen creation is in the blood of Christ. Blood carries life and the shedding of blood propitiates the wrath of God and brings forgiveness of sins.

Matthew 9:18-26: In the healing of the woman with the flow of blood, Jesus teaches us the power of the earthly sacramental elements. For our deliverance from all the afflictions caused by sin, God communicates Christ’s grace and mercy to us through earthly elements. In raising the daughter of Jairus’ from the dead, Jesus teaches us that faith in Him relies upon the Word He speaks even though it may run contrary to what we see or experience.