The Daily Office Podcast Saturday Evening // January 31, 2026
Jan 31, 2026
Evening prayer with scripture readings from Psalm 78, Jeremiah 30, and 1 Corinthians 14. Liturgy features canticles, the Apostles' Creed, and penitential prayers. Intercessions cover church, nation, the needy, and night watchfulness. Includes a collect honoring Samuel Shoemaker and moments for silent prayer and thanksgiving.
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Confession Shapes Evening Worship
- Evening prayer frames confession and reliance on God's mercy at day's end.
- Andrew Russell leads a sober liturgy reminding listeners of repentance and pardon.
History As Warning And Mercy
- Psalm 78 recounts Israel's testing and God's provision as a warning and mercy.
- The reading highlights human unbelief contrasted with divine forgiveness and patience.
Judgment Paired With Restoration
- Jeremiah promises restoration amid judgment, blending despair and hope.
- The passage emphasizes God's fidelity: discipline without final destruction for Israel.
