The Daily Office Podcast Thursday Morning // September 18, 2025
Sep 18, 2025
Join for a reflective morning prayer that sets the tone for the day. Explore Psalms 47 and 48, celebrating God's kingship and the beauty of Zion. Dive into the wisdom of 1 Kings, hearing about Solomon's monumental tasks. Marvel at the themes of corporate praise in the Te Deum and understand Christ's role as the great high priest through Hebrews. The session closes with intercessions, personal petitions, and a final blessing, encouraging listeners to go forth in peace.
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Liturgy Frames Communal Prayer
- The podcast opens with silence, Scripture, confession, and collective praise to center worship.
- Andrew Russell frames Morning Prayer as communal devotion grounded in liturgy and Scripture.
Psalms Proclaim God As King And Refuge
- Psalms 47 and 48 proclaim God's kingship and Zion as a refuge and guide.
- The psalms link God's reign with protection and eternal guidance for his people.
Temple Building Tied To Covenant Fidelity
- 1 Kings 9 records God's covenant conditional on obedience and Solomon's building labor.
- The reading ties temple construction to promise and warning about fidelity to God.
