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New Testament Readings, Page 66

A Prayer with Matthew 27:1-10

Jesus Christ suffered false accusations and betrayal, yet trusted His Father to deliver Him. We pray that when we are reviled and persecuted for confessing Him, the Father would deliver us from despair and lead us to rejoice in the reward of His heavenly kingdom. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily …

A Prayer with Matthew 26:57-75

Our Lord Jesus endured betrayal, slander and false witness, and was even denied by one of His disciples. We pray His forgiveness for telling lies about and slandering our neighbors, and ask for mercy, that we may defend and speak well of our neighbors. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary …

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” …