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Our Deliverer
God provided deliverance for his people by raising up Moses to lead them out of Egypt (Exodus 1:8--2:10). He demonstrated steadfast love and care (Psalm 138) and saved those who seemed destined for destruction (Psalm 124). God's promise of salvation in the past continues to be fulfilled in the present through Jesus Christ (Isaiah 51:1-6). He is the Messiah and Son of the living God (Matthew 16:13-20). In gratitude, followers of Jesus are exhorted to humbly serve the body of Christ by offering themselves as a living sacrifice to God (Romans 12:1-8).
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Psalm 124
If the Lord had not been on our side
Psalm 138
I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart
Commentary on Psalm 124
Augustine, Calvin, Spurgeon,
Benedict XVI
Commentary on Psalm 138
Augustine, Benedict XVI, Spurgeon,
John Calvin
Audio
Exodus 1, Isaiah 51, Romans 12
Matthew 16, Psalm 124, Psalm 138
Spotify Playlist
Psalm 124 and Psalm 138
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Lectionary Resources
"Here Christ distinguishes his disciples from the rest of the crowd, to make it more fully evident that, whatever differences may exist among others, we at least ought not to be led aside from the unity of faith. They who shall honestly submit to Christ, and shall not attempt to mix with the Gospel any inventions of their own brain, will never want the true light. But here the greatest vigilance is necessary, that, though the whole world may be carried away by its own inventions, believers may continually adhere to Christ."
- John Calvin
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Collect For The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. - The Book of Common Prayer
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