Daily Readings - Sun Jun 07 2020
Exodus
4And he hewed two tables of stone like unto the first; and Moses rose up early in the morning, and went up unto mount Sinai, as the LORD had commanded him, and took in his hand the two tables of stone.5And the LORD descended in the cloud, and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the LORD.6And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,8And Moses made haste, and bowed his head toward the earth, and worshipped.9And he said, If now I have found grace in thy sight, O Lord, let my Lord, I pray thee, go among us; for it is a stiffnecked people; and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for thine inheritance.
John
16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.17For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.18He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
Sermon
In today's readings, we encounter profound expressions of God's love and mercy. The first reading from Exodus recounts Moses receiving the tablets of the Ten Commandments again, highlighting God's merciful nature despite Israel's sin with the golden calf. The second reading from Corinthians concludes Paul's letter with a call for peace and unity among believers, urging them to live in harmony. The Gospel from John presents the iconic verse about God giving His only Son for the salvation of the world, emphasizing belief in Jesus as the path to eternal life.
Each reading provides a unique context that enriches our understanding. Exodus follows the incident of the golden calf, showcasing God's forgiveness and patience. Corinthians is Paul's farewell, encouraging the church to rejoice and live in peace. John's passage is part of Jesus' dialogue with Nicodemus, stressing the purpose of His mission as salvation, not judgment.
Together, these readings weave a tapestry of God's love. Exodus illustrates mercy after sin, Corinthians fosters community peace, and John reveals sacrificial love for salvation. In daily life, we experience God's mercy in our own struggles and are called to foster unity and peace in our communities. The moral lesson is clear: living with gratitude for God's mercy and sharing that love with others is our calling. Let us reflect on this with hearts full of joy and a commitment to embody God's love in our actions.