The sufficiency of the Scriptures
Prayer
Contemporary Lectionary Prayers
Based Upon Cycle C Lectionary Gospels
Gospel Theme:
The sufficiency of the Scriptures
Gospel Note:
The story about a rich man and a poor man and the reversal of their fortunes after death is an ancient Jewish morality tale. But the dialogue between Abraham and the rich man that follows is a novelty; it may represent Jesus' own distinctive ''twist'' on a familiar theme (though the allusion to resurrection in v. 31 is probably a still later embellishment). In any case, that addition changes the point of the story from the dangers of wealth to the futility of miracles for those who have avoided the clear and sufficient teachings of Scripture.
Liturgical Color:
Green
Suggested Hymns:
Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Your Word
O Master, Let Me Walk With You
Oh Jesus, I Have Promised
Praise The Almighty
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Proper 21 -- Pentecost 19 -- OT 26
The story about Lazarus makes us uneasy, Lord!
After all, the poor are always with us, right?
To be rich is relative, isn't it?
Health, wealth, power and influence are
possessed by some and not by others.
This is the way it is!
Everyone knows this!
The distribution may not be fair.
Then again, life is not fair!
What do you want from us, Lord?
What do you want from us?
Your son taught us to do justice, to love
kindness, and to walk humbly with you.
Grant us the will to do these things.
For only then will your peace wash away our
uneasiness.
Amen.
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The sufficiency of the Scriptures
Gospel Note:
The story about a rich man and a poor man and the reversal of their fortunes after death is an ancient Jewish morality tale. But the dialogue between Abraham and the rich man that follows is a novelty; it may represent Jesus' own distinctive ''twist'' on a familiar theme (though the allusion to resurrection in v. 31 is probably a still later embellishment). In any case, that addition changes the point of the story from the dangers of wealth to the futility of miracles for those who have avoided the clear and sufficient teachings of Scripture.
Liturgical Color:
Green
Suggested Hymns:
Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Your Word
O Master, Let Me Walk With You
Oh Jesus, I Have Promised
Praise The Almighty
116
Proper 21 -- Pentecost 19 -- OT 26
The story about Lazarus makes us uneasy, Lord!
After all, the poor are always with us, right?
To be rich is relative, isn't it?
Health, wealth, power and influence are
possessed by some and not by others.
This is the way it is!
Everyone knows this!
The distribution may not be fair.
Then again, life is not fair!
What do you want from us, Lord?
What do you want from us?
Your son taught us to do justice, to love
kindness, and to walk humbly with you.
Grant us the will to do these things.
For only then will your peace wash away our
uneasiness.
Amen.
117
