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New Testament Reading - Paul and Barnabas in Antioch
34“For God had promised to bring him back to life again, no more to die. This is stated in the Scripture that says, ‘I will do for you the wonderful thing I promised David.’ 35In another Psalm he explained more fully, saying, ‘God will not let his Holy One decay.’ 36This was not a reference to David, for after David had served his generation according to the will of God, he died and was buried, and his body decayed. 37No, it was a reference to another[a]—someone God brought back to life, whose body was not touched at all by the ravages of death.*
38“Brothers! Listen! In this man Jesus there is forgiveness for your sins! 39Everyone who trusts in him is freed from all guilt and declared righteous — something the Jewish law could never do. 40Oh, be careful! Don’t let the prophets’ words apply to you. For they said, 41‘Look and perish, you despisers of the truth,b for I am doing something in your day — something that you won’t believe when you hear it announced.’”
. . . . . Acts 13:34-41- No, it was a reference to another, implied. was not touched at all by the ravages of death, literally, “saw no corruption.”
- Implied
Intercession
Let us pray for Jews, Christians, and for all of God's world, saying, "Lord have mercy."
For the Church, for Christians of all nations, cultures and denominations. As we look back on two thousand years of common history, we confess with shame the guilt of the Church towards the Jewish people: in active persecution, in passive collusion with antisemitism, in our jealous contempt towards the faith of Israel. By our treatment of God's chosen people we have made ourselves guilty of the crucifixion of Christ. We ask for true repentance and renewal. Let us pray to the Lord.
"Lord have mercy."
For Jewish people throughout the world. We pray for the security of the State of Israel, for the welfare of all who have encountered antisemitism or intolerance, for those communities who are threatened in their daily existence. Let us pray to the Lord.
"Lord have mercy."
For relations between Christians and Jews; for all who work in interfaith dialogue; for multi-faith families; for the theological initiatives of various churches which strive to articulate a new and more faithful understanding of Judaism. Let us pray for a growth in mutual respect, that we may together witness to the faithfulness of God towards all His people, His chosen people Israel as well as His people by adoption, all who have come to faith in the God of the Bible. Let us pray to the Lord.
"Lord have mercy."
For all who suffer persecution on account of their faith, their race, their aspirations for dignity and freedom. We remember all throughout the world whose lives are shattered by war, civil strife, poverty and oppression, and we pray for the coming of God's kingdom of Shalom. Let us pray to the Lord.
"Lord have mercy."
For our local Jewish community, as they prepare to begin the observance of this most holy day of penitence and renewal. For their synagogues, schools and cultural institutions, that they may continue to make an important contribution to the cultural, intellectual and spiritual life of this community. Let us pray to the Lord.
"Lord have mercy."
Let us pray for all those whom we know to be in need of healing, comfort and courage. For the sick and the dying, for those who are alone or afraid, for those struggling with depression, hopelessness or grief. Let us pray to the Lord.
"Lord have mercy."
For the Holy Land, and all who live there: Jews, Moslems, Christians, and others. We pray for the government of Israel and for the Palestinian authority, that they may succeed in finding a means of living together in peace, justice and security, that Jerusalem may truly be a symbol of hope for all nations. Let us pray to the Lord.
"Lord have mercy."
Amen.