20 October 2024 – Pentecost 22/29 (B)

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Mark 10: 35-45

42-45  So Jesus called them and said to them, “You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them.  But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant,  and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all.  For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”

Hebrews 5:1-10

7-10  In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.  Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered;  and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him,  having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c

1.  Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, you are very great. You are clothed with honor and majesty … 24 O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures … 35c Praise the LORD!

Job 38:1-7, (34-41)

1 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind … 4-7  “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding.  Who determined its measurements–surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it?  On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone when the morning stars sang together and all the heavenly beings shouted for joy?