The Daily Office Podcast Tuesday Morning // March 17, 2026
Mar 17, 2026
Morning prayers with readings from Psalm 40, Exodus 24, and Matthew focusing on covenant, deliverance, and the Great Commandments. Jesus' rebukes of hypocrisy and teachings on servant leadership are read. Collects and intercessions include prayers for Patrick, peace, evangelism, and the needy. The episode ends with silence, thanksgiving, and a benediction.
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Deliverance Leads To Public Thanksgiving
- Psalm 40 frames deliverance as patient waiting that leads to a new song of thanksgiving and public witness.
- The psalmist moves from being saved out of a pit to proclaiming God's works to the great congregation, highlighting gratitude turned testimony.
Covenant Sealed With Blood And Communal Oath
- Exodus 24 depicts covenant ratification with written law, sacrificial blood, and communal assent: "All that the Lord has spoken we will do."
- Moses, Aaron, Nadab, Abihu and seventy elders then ascend and behold God's glory while the people remain below.
Love Summarizes Law While Hypocrisy Undermines It
- Matthew 22–23 contrasts the core of the law—love God and neighbor—with Jesus' rebuke of Pharisaic hypocrisy.
- Jesus teaches wholehearted love as the first commandment then warns against showy religious practices and pride.