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Lord, remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray…
Friday, 17 November Anno Domini 2023
Matthew 27:24-26
24 So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.” 25 And all the people answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” 26 Then he released for them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.
In the name of the Father and the +Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. To truly wash his hands of the innocent blood would be to let the innocent man go free. But Pilate does not let Jesus go. He releases to them a murderer and leader of division. Our sins are upon the Man, Jesus. He carries them to his cross. He who knew no sin becomes sin for us that he would bear them on the cross and destroy them. He dies for our cowardliness and for Pilate’s. He dies for the world. Our sins go to the cross with him. And thanks be to God that the blood of Jesus is on us. It washes us and makes us white. He is the only cleansing force. He is the only way to be made pure before God. He must go to the cross and the will of the Father is complete in him. All our enemies are defeated in Jesus. He is our strong man and sure foundation. In the name of +Jesus. Amen.
You may utilize the Order of Daily Prayer for Individuals and Families (pages 295-298) in Lutheran Service Book for your family prayers.
The Collect of the Week:
Absolve, we implore You, O Lord, Your people from their offenses, that from the bonds of our sins which by reason of our frailty we have brought upon us we may be delivered by Your bountiful goodness; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.
Prayer for others:
For the pre-born, the weak, the sick, those in hospital, those in hospice, and those who cannot care for themselves;
For those who are pregnant;
For those who mourn the loss of a loved one;
For those who struggle with sin;
For the Early Childhood teachers of Our Savior Lutheran School;
For our pastors (Pastor White and Pastor Cholak);
For the elders of Our Savior Lutheran Church as they work to call an assistant pastor;
For all the shut-ins and elderly of Our Savior Lutheran Church.