READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 27
First Lesson—Strange signs accompany the promise of God to Abraham concerning the magnitude of his and Sarah’s posterity. Genesis 15:1-12, 17, 18
Second Lesson—Paul advocates the full appreciation of dual citizenship in earth and heaven and warns against the deadliness of gluttony. Philippians 3:17-4:1
Gospel—Jesus has friends even among the party which strongly criticizes him, through whom Jesus sends a satirical message to King Herod. Luke 13:31-35 [OR] Luke tells the story of the meeting of Jesus with two Old Testament celebrities with a testimonial from heaven to convince the inner circle of disciples as to who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Luke 9:28-36
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with y…