The Daily Office Podcast Monday Morning // January 19, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
Kick off the week with a morning prayer that delves into the Confession of Peter and the significance of the Second Sunday of Epiphany. Reflect on Psalms 47 and 48, celebrating God's reign and Zion's strength. Journey through Genesis 19, where Lot navigates hospitality amidst chaos. Encounter the miraculous in John 9 as Jesus heals a blind man, leading to a bold confession of faith. Wrap up with heartfelt prayers and a blessing, inviting listeners to embrace gratitude and service.
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God’s Kingship And Zion’s Refuge
- The Psalms (47–48) celebrate God's kingship and Zion as a lasting refuge for the faithful.
- Andrew Russell emphasizes worship as communal praise rooted in God's sovereign rule and protection.
Lot’s Rescue And A Fatal Glance
- The Genesis reading recounts Lot's rescue and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah.
- Andrew Russell presents Lot's wife's looking back as a cautionary detail about disobedience and consequence.
Sight Reveals God’s Work
- John 9 frames suffering and healing as opportunities to reveal God's works and Christ as light.
- Andrew Russell highlights spiritual sight versus blindness as central to Jesus' purpose and judgment.
