The Daily Office Podcast Saturday Morning // November 8, 2025
Nov 8, 2025
Morning Prayer begins with a call to reflection and confession, setting a serene tone. Andrew reads Psalm 22, exploring themes of anguish and hope. The narrative of King Manasseh reveals the dangers of idolatry and prophetic judgment. Peter's miraculous escape from prison highlights divine intervention, while the Te Deum celebrates Christ's ultimate victory. Closing with a heartfelt general thanksgiving, the session invites listeners to engage in prayer and foster a spirit of gratitude.
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Morning Prayer As Steady Discipline
- The podcast frames Morning Prayer as a simple, steady discipline for worship and confession.
- Andrew Russell models a liturgical rhythm that centers silent reflection and communal confession.
Psalm 22's Lament And Hope
- Andrew Russell reads Psalm 22 in full, highlighting its lament and eventual trust in God.
- The psalm's vivid suffering language ties Old Testament voice to Christlike lament and hope.
Manasseh's Sin Brings National Consequences
- The reading from 2 Kings 21 emphasizes Manasseh's extreme idolatry and its national consequences.
- The passage connects individual royal sin to communal judgment and prophetic warning.