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June 15, 2023

Responding to God’s Grace

Max O. Vincent   |   Read Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19

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Lectionary Week
June 12–18, 2023
Scripture Overview

The readings this week lack a common theme. Genesis recounts the promise of Isaac’s miraculous birth and the fulfillment of that promise—a key story in the history of God’s people. The psalmist cries out with thanksgiving to the Lord, for we are God’s people and the grateful recipients of unending faithfulness. Paul rejoices because we have peace with God through our faith in Jesus Christ. This is not because of anything we have done or could do; rather, God’s love sent Christ to die for us when we were distant from God. In Matthew, Jesus calls his disciples and declares that God’s harvest is vast, but there are not enough workers willing to go into the fields. It is a call for us to go as the disciples did.

Questions and Suggestions for Reflection

Read Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7. How does your faith invite you to laughter?Read Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19. How do you make a thanksgiving sacrifice to God? Consider trying a new practice of thanksgiving.Read Romans 5:1-8. How has God’s love for you prompted you to “the second movement of the symphony,” to share God’s love with others and all creation?Read Matthew 9:35–10:23. How are you called to participate in Christ’s ministry of healing?

Respond by posting a prayer .

Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19

1 I love the LORD because he hears my requests for mercy. 2 I’ll call out to him as long as I live, because he listens closely to me. 12 What can I give back to the LORD for all the good things he has done for me? 13 I’ll lift up the cup of salvation. I’ll call on the LORD’s name. 14 I’ll keep the promises I made to the LORD in the presence of all God’s people. 15 The death of the LORD’s faithful is a costly loss in his eyes. 16 Oh yes, LORD, I am definitely your servant! I am your servant and the son of your female servant you’ve freed me from my chains. 17 So I’ll offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving to you, and I’ll call on the LORD’s name. 18 I’ll keep the promises I made to the LORD in the presence of all God’s people, 19 in the courtyards of the LORD’s house, which is in the center of Jerusalem. Praise the LORD!

Unless otherwise indicated, scripture quotations are from the Common English Bible. Copyright © 2011 Common English Bible. Used by permission.

In response to an experience of God’s grace, we find ourselves asking with the psalmist, “What shall I return to the LORD for all his bounty to me?” We long to express our gratitude in some way. We want God to know we are aware of God’s gifts and do...

Thank you, God, for the gift of life and the gifts that sustain our lives. Guide us to faithful stewardship of your gifts that others may share in your blessings. Amen.


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