The Daily Office Podcast Friday Evening // November 21, 2025
Nov 21, 2025
Andrew Russell leads a reflective Evening Prayer, inviting silence and confession. The readings from Psalms 58 and 60 explore justice and divine aid. Isaiah 34 depicts God's judgment with vivid imagery. Luke 5 shares the miraculous catch of fish and healings, highlighting Peter's calling. The session concludes with prayers for governance, the needy, and personal intercessions, fostering a sense of community and hope.
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Purposeful, No‑Frills Evening Worship
- Evening Prayer grounds the listener in silence, repentance, and praise as the service opens.
- Andrew Russell frames the liturgy as a focused, no-frills practice for communal devotion.
Psalms That Combine Lament And Trust
- The appointed Psalms (58 and 60) confront injustice and call for God’s judgment and help.
- The readings link communal lament with trust that God will vindicate the righteous.
Isaiah's Stark Vision Of Divine Judgment
- Isaiah 34 depicts vivid divine judgment and utter desolation for nations opposed to God.
- The passage contrasts the finality of God's vengeance with his faithfulness to those who fear him.
