... you" (John 19:25-27). It was this man, this Son of Thunder - of all his disciples and followers - whom Jesus trusted enough to ask him to care for his mother. His Patience With Peter I like to picture John as a man of great understanding and solicitude. And I like to illustrate this with a story that isn’t scriptural - that is, it isn’t actually stated in the Bible, although I do believe that it is implied. Remember what Peter did following the arrest of Jesus? Three times - even with blasphemous oaths ...
... and his professional vocation in the process. Noah's ability to meet the challenge of the Lord brought the permanent and unfailing protection of God to the world. Without imposing any obligations or special conditions on the human race, God provides solicitude and divine blessings, symbolized by the rainbow in the heavens. It is further a sign of divine faithfulness that gives the world a sense of security and stability. The reading, especially its beautiful promise from God of faithfulness, allows the ...
2 Samuel 11:26–12:13a, Psalm 51:1-19, John 6:24-35, Ephesians 4:1-16
Bulletin Aid
B. David Hostetter
... your generosity, making possible the sharing of bread of life at the Lord’s table, and in the gathering of your people where they live and work and play, everywhere. Amen PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION Our Patron, Our Sponsor, Our Matron, with what solicitude you care for your people. Continue to show your provision for the whole human family by inspiring generosity in those of us who have to share with those who do not. Save us from selfishness that insists in holding on to what we could ...
... of divine blessing or an outpouring of public honor and respect. In verses 7–17, however, it becomes increasingly clear that Job is focused on public acknowledgement of his wise and righteous behavior. Wherever Job appeared in public, people met him with deference and solicitude befitting his honored position in society. 29:7–8 When I went to the gate of the city. The city gate is the place where the elders, sages, or rulers decided matters of business, justice, and social order. Job goes to the city ...