Lessons for 9 March: Second Sunday in Lent

Torah:  Exodus 6:2-7:13

Prophet:  1 Samuel 21:2-16

Writing:  Baruch 2:11-35

Psalm:  6

Epistle:  I  Peter 3:1-22

Gospel:  Mark 8:31-9:1

Collect for the Day:  Father, you sent Yeshua into the world to be rejected by the authorities and to be crucified for our sins.  Guide us O Lord, that we would not be stumbling blocks to Messiah, nor his Kingdom, nor those who seek him.  This we ask in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.

Monday:   Heavenly Father, you are the Lord our God who delivers us.  Help us to remember that this is true, and that it is you who have made us, and not we ourselves.  This we ask through your blessed son, Yeshua.  Amen. 

          Heavenly Father, you raised up your servant Gregory of Nyssa to proclaim the Christian faith of one God in trinity of persons.  Strengthen us, that like him we may continue steadfast in proclaiming the truth faith.  This we ask through Yeshuah HaMoshiach, our Lord and Saviour who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. (white)

Tuesday:  Heavenly Father, you alone are God, and you alone are worthy of all worship.  Help us that we may renounce and reject all false gods, whether ideas, or things, that we may truly love and serve you alone.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

Wednesday:  Heavenly Father, we use your name in cursing, in greetings, and just in passing through.  Help us that when we pronounce your glorious name, that we should fear and respect you and your name always.  Through Yeshua whose name proclaims your salvation and healing power we pray.  Amen

          Lord, you raised up Gregory of Rome to be a servant to the servants of God, and inspired him to send missionaries to England.  Raise up in this and every generation Bishops who will truly serve their people in imitation of Messiah, and who are willing to proclaim the Gospel to the ends of the earth.  This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

Thursday:  Heavenly Father, you have commanded us to set aside a day of rest here on Earth.  Help us always to rest in you, to study your word, and to put you first on your day.  This we ask in the name of Yeshua who kept the Sabbath to glorify you.  Amen. 

Friday:    Lord God, in this season of Lent may we be reminded that you seek mercy rather than sacrifice. Instead of denying ourselves in the body, we resolve to share the spiritual food of Yeshua with our neighbour. Amen.

Saturday:  Heavenly Father, you commanded us to obey and respect our earthly parents as a preparation for obeying and respecting you.  We pray that we would truly learn to honor and respect our parents that we may live long in the land which you have given us.  This we ask in the name of him who obeyed and honored his parents, your son our Lord Yeshua haMoshiach.  Amen. 

9 March 2014 (1st Sunday in Lent)

Torah:  Exodus 4:18-6:1

Prophet:  1 Samuel 20:1-21:1

Writing:  Baruch 1:1-2:10

Psalm:  81 

Epistle:  I Corinthians 10

Gospel:  4: 1-9

Collect: Abba, Father, you sent your son Yeshua into the desert to fast and pray.   Grant that we would so grow in the discipline of fasting, prayer, and study, that we would truly grow in knowledge and love of you, that the light of Yeshuah would truly shine through us.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.

Collects for days preceding 9 March 2014

March 3:  Dear Lord, you gave John and Charles Wesley zeal and gifts of preaching and songwriting.  Raise up today preachers who truly are worried for the lost, the poor and the helpless, that we once again would be a community of true faithful proclaiming your word to those whom the world despises.  This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who livers and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

Shrove Tuesday:    Lord, grant that we should make such a true confession, that we would truly walk in love and peace with one another that the light of Yeshua would truly shine through us.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God, in glory everlasting.   Amen. (purple before sunset, Lenten array after sunset)

          Dear Lord who raised up Chad to be Bishop of Lichtfield, and gave him humility to cheerfully to relinquish his honours.  Grant in this and every generation that we would seek only your honour and glory.  This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who livers and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

Ash Wednesday:  Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made, and you forgive the sins of all those who are penitent.  Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness of our sins.  We make our prayer through Yeshuah haMoshiach, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one  God, now and forever.

March 6 :  Dear Lord, as you on this day miraculously helped Helena to discover your cross and nails, daily remind us that each day we must take up our own cross and follow you.  Help us to remember that when we sin, we help nail you to the cross and grant us grace to turn away from our sins and to turn to you.  This we ask in the name of our Lord Yeshua, who lives and rains with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

       Blessed Saviour, you were tempted to turn stones to bread to meet your hunger.  Grant that as you turned back Satan’s temptation through Scripture, that we too would truly learn that man does not live by bread alone, but by every word which proceeds from the mouth of God. In your precious name we pray.  Amen. 

March 7:  Dear Lord, you gave Perpetua and her companions boldness to confess your name before the rulers of this world, and courage to encourage one another.  Grant us boldness to proclaim your name, and help us to always build up one another in the true faith and perseverance in that faith.  This we ask through the author of our faith, Yeshuah haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen  (red)

Blessed Saviour, Satan tempted you to proclaim your kingdom through great miracles, yet, you resisted him and proclaimed the Gospel through suffering.  Help us to remember always that we should never tempt you, but follow where you led the way.  This we pray in your precious name.  Amen.

8 March:  Lord, as you raised Thomas Aquinus as a theologian in your church, grant wisdom as grace that your church may always have teachers to expound the truth and guide us in faith and knowledge of you, that our faith would not be blind, but based on understanding.  This we ask through our great teacher Yeshuah, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

 Blessed Saviour, Satan tempted you by offering all the kingdoms of the world, if you would worship him.  Help us to cast off all false gods, that we too may worship God alone.  In your precious name we pray.  Amen.

2 March 2014: Transfiguration Sunday

Torah:  Exodus 24:12-18

Prophet:  I Kings 19: 1-18

Writing:  Job 38: 1-41, 40: 1-5

Psalm:  99

Epistle:  Philippians 3: 17-21

Gospel:  Mark 9: 2-13

Collect:  :  Lord, on the mount of Transfiguration, the glory of the Father truly shone upon you.  Let your power so overshadow us, that conquering sin and death in our lives, that we would join you in healing the sick, raising the dead, proclaiming the kingdom.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. (gold)

February 24:  Dear Lord, you raised up Matthias to take the place of Judas Iscariot as a witness to your name amongst the twelve.  Grant that your church would not follow false teachers, but in this and every generation their would be faithful men to lead us in your ways;  This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who livers and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (red)

February 25: Heavenly Father, who gave Polycarp courage and boldness to confess Yeshuah as Messiah, Saviour and Lord and to die for that faith, grant us courage, boldness and faith to imitate him that we may be willing to live and die for you.  This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach, who livers and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (red)

February 26:  Almighty and Gracious God, you have supplied our needs far beyond what we could ever ask or think. Help us to be more content with that which we have and less concerned with our wants. We thank you Lord. Amen.

February 27:  Compassionate Savior, thank you for coming to save us. Thank you for the joy you give us in serving you through our service to others. Help us to joyfully accept your challenge to proclaim Yeshua HaMoshiach as Lord. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

28 February:  Gracious Lord, we confess that we are not worthy of your blessings, yet we are blessed when our hearts truly seek you. We pray for the power of our Holy Spirit to live as Jesus lived; humble and gentle, patient and loving. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

March 1:  We have referred to you, O God, as a rock, a fortress, a mountain, a sun, and a shield. We try to picture you as a God who is steady, sure and unwavering. Reassure us this day that you are always with us and always will be, to embrace us with unending love. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

23 February 2014: 2nd Sunday of Shrovetide

Torah:  Exodus 3:1-4:17

Prophet:  1 Samuel 19:8-24

Writing:  Psalms of Solomon 15: 1-13

Psalm:  112

Epistle:  Romans 14

Gospel:  Mark 5:1-20

Collect:  Lord, by your word were the possessed freed and people healed.  Speak into our hearts that we would be freed from all that oppresses or possesses us that we may know that true freedom, the forgiveness of our sins.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

February 17:  In times of discouragement, depression, disappointment, and despair, help us to place our complete trust in you, Lord, our God. Then our hearts can rest in peace and we sing with joy for the victory. Thank you for your presence. Amen.

February 18:  Dear Lord, you raised up Martin Luther to challenge the church in its errors to reform its ways.  Guide the church today that she may always be ready to correct errors and seek you in your word and sacraments.  This we ask in the name of our Lord Yeshuah haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

February 19:  Loving God, in spite of the many ways we are treated by the arrogance
and selfish pride of others, we have come to realize that you are always
present to offer a helping hand when the entire world appears to be
falling on us. Remind us of your mercy and unending love. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

February 20: Gracious Master, show us where we fail you in thought, word, and deed.  Instill within us a humble and contrite spirit to serve you more acceptably. In your holy name we pray. Amen. 

February 21:  Patient Savior, because you don't want anyone to perish, help us to see our brothers' and sisters' need of your saving grace. Use our humble efforts and prayers to be your useful servants. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

February 22:  Forgive our foolish reasoning when we question your plan for us, O God. Illuminate our understanding to see more clearly the way, the truth, and the life. Thank you, Lord. Amen.

16 February: 1st Sunday of Shrovetide

Torah:  Exodus 2:11-25

Prophet:  1 Samuel 18:6-19:7

Writing:  Psalms of Solomon 14: 1-10

Psalm:  91

Epistle:  Romans 13: 1-14

Gospel:  Mark 4: 35-41

Collect for 1^st Sunday of Shrovetide:
Lord, by your command the wind and the waves were calmed.  Speak to the hearts of your children that they may know that true shalom that the world cannot give.  This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

February 10:  Eternal God, who covenanted with Noah, Abraham, and men of old -covenant with us today as we renew our pledge to follow and serve you all the days of our lives. We pray in the name of Yeshua our Lord. Amen.  (green)

February 11:  Loving Saviour, we confess that we can do nothing to earn forgiveness, and we are grateful that you pardon our sins in mercy and grace in accordance with your great love. Thank you, Yeshua. Amen.  (green)

February 12:  Lord our God, we thank you for daily protection and guidance through the Holy Spirit. Keep our hearts in tune with you through prayer, so we may discern your will for our daily walk with you. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

February 13: Our God in whom we live and move and have our being, grant us your presence to live that life which you have chosen for us. Overcome our apathy and energize us with your powerful Spirit. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

February 14:  Lord our God, you raised Cyril and Methodius to proclaim the Gospel in a hostile land and gave them intellectual gifts to translate, create an alphabet, and teach, so raise up in this and every land bishops and ministers who are willing to persevere to the end in proclaiming the Gospel of our Lord Yeshuah haMoshiach.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

February 15:  Loving God, when all seems impossible and without any solution, we are once again reminded that you are the creator of the universe and in you the entire world is contained. Help, O Lord, that we can be assured of your grace and mercy. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. 

(9 February 2014: Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Torah:  Exodus 1:1-2:10

Prophet:  1 Samuel 17:1-18:5

Writing:  Psalms of Solomon 13: 1-12

Psalm:  91

Epistle:  Romans 12

Gospel:  Mark 3:1-12

Collect of  the Day:     Lord, you demonstrated your power to forgive sins through healings and miracles.  Grant that your church empowered by the Holy Spirit would proclaim your forgiveness to all nations in all times and places.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.

February 3:  Dear Lord, as you raised up Anskar to be missionary to the lands of Germany, Denmark and Sweden, raise up in this and every  generation Bishops who will preach the Gospel and guard the Faith.  This we ask though Yeshua who lives and reigns with you and Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (red)

February 4:  Blessed Saviour, by dreams and visions you ensured that Cornelius the Centurion would be the first Christian of the Goyim.  Grant that your Spirit would continue to work in miraculous ways to invite all Jews and Goyim into the kingdom.  This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen. (white)

February 5:  Heavenly Father, despite much suffering, your church in Japan continued through persecutions.  Grant that we observing their perseverance, would have the courage to follow where they lead the way, proclaiming Christ with our very lives.  This we ask in his most blessed name.  Amen.  (red)

February 6:  Let our eyes be opened to your wonderful peace and joy that we experience when we accept you as Lord and master of our lives. Keep our eyes and hearts ever focused on you, Lord. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

February 7:  Savior Lord, so often we think of ourselves more highly than we ought,

dishonoring that holy name we bear and turning aside from that path of holiness and service you have called us to follow. Forgive us, Lord. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

February 8:  Your love to mankind on Calvary overwhelms our human understanding,

Lord. Instill in our hearts a greater love for you and for our fellow man; especially those in need of our Savior, in whose name we pray. Amen.  (green)

Feast of the Presentation of our Lord Yeshua in the Tempel: 2 February 2014*

Torah:  Genesis 49:29-50:26

Prophet:  Malachi 3:1-4

Writing:  Psalms of Solomon 12: 1-12

Psalm:  84

Epistle:  Hebrews 2:14-18

Gospel:  Luke 2:22-40

Collect:  Father, as this day Yeshuah was presented in the temple, grant that our Lord Yeshuah would present us to you that we may serve you truly in this world and the next.  This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

27 January:  Heavenly Father, you strengthened Gregory of Nazianzus through sickness and persecution.  As he was on fire with love for you, so train us up that we may be aflame with your love and share it with all the world.  This we ask through  Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (white)

28 January:  Blessed Lord, you raised up Timothy and Titus to be Bishops in your church.  So raise up in this and every generation Bishops who will follow the pure teachings of your blessed word that the church would grow in faith and knowledge and love of you.  This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (red) (transferred from Sunday)

29 January:  How recklessly we spend and break ourselves, Bread of life, serving wealth, pleasure, and ourselves. Despite our best efforts and good
intentions, our deepest hunger is for you. Feed us, Yeshua. Amen.  (green)

30 January:  God of yesterday, today, and forever, may we always remember the blessings we have received in the past, celebrate the joy of living each day, and anticipate your being with us tomorrow in this life or the next. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

31 January:  Lord God, forgive us for trusting in our own strength rather than turning to you. Open our hearts and minds that we may invite your spirit to live within us and work through us, as witnesses of your love to our broken and hurting world. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

February 1:  We love you, Lord. Teach us to love even as you have loved us. Through your word, teach us to live as you would have us live and to indeed hold fast to what is good. This we ask through Yeshua haMoshiach who lives and reigns with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting.  Amen.  (green)

*One of 5 days which take precedence over a Sunday, the others being Christmas, the Holy Name, Epiphany and All Saints Day