Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Nativity of John the Baptist

June 24^th

Readings from Holy Scripture

Isaiah 66:17-24

Acts 10:34-48

Luke 13:22-35

Collect of the Day: Lord Jesus Christ, in Your deep compassion You rescue us from whatever may hurt us.  Teach us to love You above all things and to love our neighbors as ourselves; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Theme for the Week  Gathered by Education

Verse of the Week:       Acts 10:42

Daily Bible Reading List:

Mon: Acts 10:34-48        Tues: 1 Timothy 4:6-16                 Wed: Isaiah 43:8-15

Thurs: Luke 3:18-23      Fri: Isaiah 66:17-24

Catechism Reading:

The Second Petition

Thy kingdom come.

What does this mean?

The kingdom of God certainly comes by itself without our prayer,

but we pray in this petition that it may come to us also.

How does God's kingdom come?

God's kingdom comes

when our heavenly Father gives us His Holy Spirit,

so that by His grace we believe His holy Word

and lead godly lives here in time and there in eternity.

The Third Petition

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

What does this mean?

The good and gracious will of God is done even without our prayer,

but we pray in this petition that it may be done among us also.

How is God's will done?

God's will is done

when he breaks and hinders every evil plan and purpose

of the devil, the world, and our sinful nature,

which do not want us to hallow God's name

or let His kingdom come;

and when He strengthens and keeps us firm in His Word and faith

until we die.

This is His good and gracious will.