The Daily Lectionary for Wednesday, June 7, 2023

 

The Daily Lectionary
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Psalm 29; Job 39:26—40:5; John 14:25-26
(Revised Common Lectionary Year A)

A Psalm and A Prayer
Responsive Readings from the Psalms and Prayers
for Public Worship and Private Devotions
Psalm 29
Praise the glory of God
Afferte Domino

Ascribe to the LORD, you gods, *
  ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his Name; *
  worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

The voice of the LORD is upon the waters;
    the God of glory thunders; *
  the LORD is upon the mighty waters.

The voice of the LORD is a powerful voice; *
  the voice of the LORD is a voice of splendor.

The voice of the LORD breaks the cedar trees; *
  the LORD breaks the cedars of Lebanon;

He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, *
  and Mount Hermon like a young wild ox.

The voice of the LORD splits the flames of fire;
    the voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; *
  the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.

The voice of the LORD makes the oak trees writhe *
  and strips the forests bare.

And in the temple of the LORD *
  all are crying, “Glory!”

The LORD sits enthroned above the flood; *
  the LORD sits enthroned as King for evermore.

The LORD shall give strength to his people; *
  the LORD shall give his people the blessing of peace.

O God, You alone are worthy to be praised. You sit enthroned in the beauty of holiness. You reign as King of the universe and our Heavenly Father. Lord Jesus, we praise You; for You gave Your life that we might be freed and cleansed from sin. And now, You reign at the right hand of the Majesty on high. Fill us with the Holy Spirit and empower us to serve You as we pray:

“Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.”

Job 39:26—40:5
Creation story from Job; Job’s response

“Does the hawk take flight by your wisdom
    and spread its wings toward the south?
Does the eagle soar at your command
    and build its nest on high?
It dwells on a cliff and stays there at night;
    a rocky crag is its stronghold.
From there it looks for food;
    its eyes detect it from afar.
Its young ones feast on blood,
    and where the slain are, there it is.”

The Lord said to Job:

“Will the one who contends with the Almighty correct him?
    Let him who accuses God answer him!”

Then Job answered the Lord:

“I am unworthy—how can I reply to you?
    I put my hand over my mouth.
I spoke once, but I have no answer—

    twice, but I will say no more.”

John 14:25-26
Father Son Spirit

“All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

Optional parts of the readings are set off in [square brackets.]

The Bible texts of the Old Testament, Epistle, and Gospel lessons are from The Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Responsive Readings from the Common Book of Prayer (1789).

The Daily Lectionary is a three year cyclical lectionary. We are currently in Year A. Beginning with the first Sunday of Advent in 2023, we will be in Year B. The year which ended at Advent 2022 was Year A. These readings complement the Sunday and festival readings: Thursday through Saturday readings help prepare the reader for the Sunday ahead; Monday through Wednesday readings help the reader reflect and digest on what they heard in worship. Revised Common Lectionary Daily Readings, copyright © 2005 Consultation on Common Texts. www.commontexts.org
The Daily Lectionary for Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Psalm 29; Job 39:26—40:5; John 14:25-26