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Adapted from ChatGPT.
Often, in churches, after the scripture has been read, there is a blessing and/or response by the people. Here are twelve examples of blessings on the scripture reading, along with their sources:
Episcopal Tradition:
- Leader: “The Word of the Lord.”
- People: “Thanks be to God.”
Presbyterian Tradition:
- Leader: “This is the Word of the Lord.”
- People: “Thanks be to God.”
Reformed Tradition:
- Leader: “Hear the word of the Lord.”
- People: “Thanks be to God.”
Baptist Tradition:
- Leader: “The Word of God for the people of God.”
- People: “Thanks be to God.”
United Church of Christ:
- Leader: “Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church.”
- People: “Thanks be to God.”
Anglican Communion:
- Leader: “Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to [Gospel].”
- People: “Glory to you, O Lord.”
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod:
- Leader: “This is the Word of the Lord.”
- People: “Thanks be to God.”
Pentecostal Tradition:
- Leader: “This is the Word of the Lord.”
- People: “Thanks be to God.”
Seventh-day Adventist:
- Leader: “The Word of God for the people of God.”
- People: “Thanks be to God.”
Orthodox Presbyterian Church:
- Leader: “This is the Word of the Lord.”
- People: “Thanks be to God.”
Nazarene Church:
- Leader: “This is the Word of the Lord.”
- People: “Thanks be to God.”
Disciples of Christ:
- Leader: “The Word of God for the people of God.”
- People: “Thanks be to God.”
These examples highlight the diversity in responses across various Christian denominations and traditions.
