The Question of Resurrection

Preparing for the last Sunday after the Epiphany: One Day before Transfiguration Sunday (Year A)

Scripture

Psalter: Psalm 2

Old Testament: 1 Kings 21:20-29

Gospel: Mark 9:9-13

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Prayer

God of Light, Your Son was a perfect example of how to live as Christians here on earth, thank You for His life and purpose. Lord, whilst Your Son was praying, the appearance of His face became different, and His clothing became white and gleaming. I thank You for this account of the manifestation of Your power, because this example of Your power gives us hope as we too hold this power within us. Lord, continue to be with us, Amen.

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Reflection

As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead. So they kept the matter to themselves, questioning what this rising from the dead could mean Mark 9:9-10).

by N.T. Wright

PRAYER: Dear Father, I thank You for the fulfilment of Your Word. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and they beheld His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. I thank You for Your divine power that was seen here on earth, it is because of this that we can come together and celebrate You. I pray that we do not take Your power for granted and I pray that we truly understand Your greatness, Amen.

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