The Daily Office Podcast Tuesday Morning // February 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
Morning prayer with ancient canticles and psalm readings that center on Zion and blessing. A reading from Acts about choosing an apostle and the story of the field of blood. Gospel passages on Jesus sending out the Twelve and practical mission instructions. Liturgical responses, creeds, prayers for leaders, and moments of silent intercession.
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Confession As The Starting Point For Discipleship
- The service frames confession and repentance as the necessary start of discipleship.
- Andrew Russell leads the congregation through a penitential liturgy emphasizing denial of self and God’s mercy before prayer and mission.
David’s Vow And God’s Promise To Zion
- The appointed Psalms focus on David’s longing for God’s dwelling and promises to Zion.
- Psalm 132 highlights David’s vow and God’s covenantal promise to clothe priests and bless the city of Zion.
Replacing Judas To Preserve Apostolic Witness
- Acts 1 passage links Judas’s betrayal and death to the need to restore apostolic witness.
- The early church cites Scripture to justify selecting a replacement who accompanied Jesus from John’s baptism to the Ascension.