Scripture Readings
The Collect
O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Old Testament:
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32
Response:
Psalm 25: 1-8
Epistle:
Philippians 2:1-13
Gospel:
Matthew 21:23-32
Sermon
Fr. Bill Breedlove
“Paul reminds us in his letter that Jesus did not accomplish his ministry because of a power that he had. He tells us, rather, that Jesus was able to accomplish what he did because he gave up his status.”