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New Testament Readings, Page 30

A Prayer with Matthew 26:36-56

With sorrow and bloody sweat, our Lord Jesus prayed for the cup of suffering to pass from Him; yet He submitted to His Father’s will. We beg God’s mercy to pray likewise in our trials and temptations that we may humbly trust our Father’s gracious will. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” …

A Prayer with Matthew 26:20-35

Almighty God gave the Passover meal to His ancient people and delivered them from Egyptian slavery. We pray that we may faithfully receive the new Passover meal of Jesus’ Body and Blood and thus be delivered from our slavery to sin and death. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found …

A Prayer with Matthew 26:1-19

In His boundless love God sent His only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to suffer and die for us. We pray for faith to fix our eyes on Jesus and His sacrifice for our forgiveness. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or Treasury …