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Sermon preached on 2020-11-15 by Rev. John Conway. Worship series, "God is Holding Your Life." Sermon, "These Lives are Precious.” Scripture, Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14.We do not live in a land ruled by Kings, as the hearers of our first Psalm of this series did. Nevertheless, the petitions of the psalmist for justice, deliverance, defense of the poor and oppressed, and peace for all peoples is an undergirding theme of our faith. We are reminded that a just society is one that proclaims “these lives are precious” and worthy of protection. God, indeed, is holding our lives. Let this be our “epiphany” in this new year. Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Lukan Psalter translationO God, give your anointed one your judgment—and your justice. Teach your chosen one to govern your people rightlyand bring justice to the oppressed. The mountains will bring the people peaceand the little hills bring justice! Your anointed will defend the oppressed among the people,save the children of the poor,   and crush the oppressor. The reign of your anointed will endureas long as the sun and moon—   throughout all generations. The rule of the chosen one will belike rain coming down on the meadow,   like showers watering the earth. Justice will flower through the days,   and abundance of peace ’til the moon shall be no more.Tarshish and the Isles will offer gifts;   Arabia and Sheba will bring tribute. All rulers will pay homage,   and all the nations will serve your anointed. Your anointed will rescue the poor when they cry out,and the oppressed when there is no one to help them. Your chosen one will take pity on the lowly and the poor,   and will save their lives.Your chosen onewill rescue them all from violence and oppression,   and will treat their blood as precious.Support the show (http://tinyurl.com/donatecumc)