The Daily Office Podcast Monday Evening // January 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
The podcast opens with an invitation to silence, setting a reflective mood for Evening Prayer. Psalm 17 highlights a plea for justice and protection. Jeremiah 4 calls Israel to repentance amidst warnings of judgment. The Magnificat celebrates God’s mercy, while Galatians 5 emphasizes the contrast between fleshly desires and spiritual freedom. Prayers for Epiphany seek Christ's guidance and manifestation. The session concludes with affirmations of faith and a blessing, encouraging listeners to go in peace.
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Confession Frames Evening Prayer
- The service opens with confession and assurance to center worshippers before prayer.
- Andrew Russell frames repentance as foundational to approaching God's mercy in Evening Prayer.
Psalm 17: Trust Amid Threat
- Psalm 17 petitions God for justice, protection, and vindication in vivid imagery.
- The psalm portrays trust in God as both refuge and hope amid enemies and danger.
Jeremiah's Call To Inner Repentance
- Jeremiah 4 warns that unrepentant rebellion brings devastating judgment yet stops short of total destruction.
- The passage calls for inner repentance—'circumcise yourselves'—as the necessary response to avert wrath.
