Rescue at the Sea

October 4, 2026

Narrative Lectionary
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Commentary on Exodus 14:5-7, 10-14, 21-29

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Commentary for this text is forthcoming.

PRAYER OF THE DAY

God of salvation, you rescued the Israelites at the edge of the Red Sea. Rescue us from the things of this world that threaten our lives and livelihoods, so that we might forever place our trust in you. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

HYMNS

Praise, praise! You are my rock ELW 862
Calm to the waves ELW 794
Eternal Father,strong to save ELW 756

CHORAL

Make my life a living prayer, Aaron David Miller

Ceiling, Salzburg Cathedral
Ceiling, Salzburg Cathedral. Image by Marco Sacchi via Flickr; licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

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