WEEKLY READINGS: Proper 16

• First reading and Psalm
  
  • Exodus 1:8-2:10
    
  • Psalm 124
    
• Second reading
  
  • Romans 12:1-8
    
• Gospel
  
  • Matthew 16:13-20
    

Theme: As members of Christ’s body we are transformed by God to recognize both who Jesus is, and what God’s purposes are. In this state we can resist the evil rulers of our time knowing that God is acting with us.

Sovereign Lord, transform me into your likeness, make me one with you; help me to understand and resist the works of evil in our time. May I, through the work of your Spirit, understand and recognize you and your desires. Amen.