Sunday, November 15, 2020
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST—PROPER 28
We read today about three servants. Two were good and faithful. One was evil and faithless. Two enter into the joy of their master. One does not. Our Lord has entrusted us with many good and gracious gifts and sends us into the world to make disciples and multiply the gifts we have received. Yet, it is not our own work that leads us into the joy of our Master; rather, it is our Master’s work on our behalf. Jesus’ saving work of death and resurrection brings us into the joy of our Master.
Old Testament Reading:
Psalm:
Epistle:
Gospel:
READINGS
Zephaniah 1:7–16
The Day of the Lord is near
Psalm 90:1-12
1 Thessalonians 5:1–11
Let us live as children of the light
Matthew 25:14–30
The parable of the talents
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Let us pray. Almighty and ever-living God, You have given exceedingly great and precious promises to those who trust in You. Dispel from us the works of darkness and grant us to live in the light of Your Son, Jesus Christ, that our faith may never be found wanting; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.