These two rabbis, two of the most important of the sages from the time of Jesus, have some things to teach us related to the sermon today, in particular, loving one another, that I thought worth sharing. I hope you enjoy their story and get something from it. I made a mistake in telling about Rabbi Simon bar Yochai, I said he and his son came out of the cave after 12 years and then God sent them back for 1 month. It was actually an additional year. 

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20

2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14

Galatians 5:1, 13-25

Luke 9:51-62

Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Psalm 33

Num. 20:14-29 

Rom. 6:1-11 

Matt. 21:1-11

Psalm 107:1-32

Num. 20:1-13 

Rom. 5:12-21  

Matt. 20:29-34

Psalm 105:23-45

Num. 17:1-11 

Rom. 5:1-11 

Matt. 20:17-28

Psalm 119:121-144

Num. 16:36-50 

Rom. 4:13-25 

Matt. 20:1-16

Psalm 94, 95

Num. 16:20-35 

Rom. 4:1-12 

Matt. 19:23-30

Psalm 89:19-52

Num. 16:1-19 

Rom. 3:21-31 

Matt. 19:13-22

Psalm 42, 43

1 Kings 19:1-15a

Galatians 3:23-29

Luke 8:26-39

O Lord, make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy Name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Psalm 136

Num. 13:31--14:25 

Rom. 3:9-20 

Matt. 19:1-12