Readings for the Day:
Deuteronomy 18:15-20: Today’s reading is part of a longer discourse in Deuteronomy, an updating of the law for the Israelite community as the people wait to enter the promised land. Here Moses assures the people that God will continue to guide them through prophets who will proclaim the divine word.
I Corinthians 8:1-13: Paul is concerned about the way some Corinthians Christians use their freedom in Christ as a license to engage in non-Christian behavior that sets a damaging example to other, impressionable believers. Christians have a responsibility to each other that their behavior does not cause another to sin.
Mark 1:21-28: Forces that would bring death and disease have taken hold of a man, yet they recognize Jesus and know what his power means for them. Jesus commands these forces to leave and people are amazed at his authority.
‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2023 Augsburg Fortress’
Questions To Ponder:
1— How does the Deuteronomy text invite you to trust in God’s faithfulness this week?
2—How do you understand Paul’s words that ’knowledge puffs us, but love builds up?’ (I Corinthians 8:1)
3—How do you understand Jesus’ power over demons? (Mark 1:21-28)
4—How do these texts speak to you today?
Prayer: Compassionate God, you gather the whole universe into your radiant presence and continually reveal your Son as our Savior. Bring wholeness to all that is broken and speak truth to us in our confusion, that all creation will see and know your Son. Amen.