April 9, 2023
Readings and Psalm Acts 10:34-43 God raised Jesus on the third day Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. (Ps. 118:24) Colossians 3:1-4 Raised with Christ to seek the higher things Matthew 28:1-10 Proclaim the resurrection
April 6, 2023
Readings and Psalm Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14 The passover of the Lord Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. (Ps. 116:13) 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes John 13:1-17, 31b-35 The service of Christ: footwashing and meal
March 26, 2023
Readings and Psalm Ezekiel 37:1-14 The dry bones of Israel brought to life Psalm 130 I wait for you, O Lord; in your word is my hope. (Ps. 130:5) Romans 8:6-11 Life in the Spirit John 11:1-45 Baptismal image: the raising of Lazarus
March 12, 2023
Readings and Psalm Exodus 17:1-7 Water from the rock in the wilderness Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 Reconciled to God by Christ’s death John 4:5-42 The woman at the well
March 5, 2023
Readings and Psalm Genesis 12:1-4a The blessing of God upon Abram Psalm 121 I lift up my eyes to the hills; my help comes from the Lord. (Ps. 121:1, 2) Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 The promise to those who share Abraham’s faith John 3:1-17 The mission of Christ: to save the world
February 26, 2023
Readings and Psalm Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Eating of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil Psalm 32 Mercy embraces those who trust in the Lord. (Ps. 32:10) Romans 5:12-19 Death came through one; life comes through one Matthew 4:1-11 The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness for forty days
February 19, 2023
Exodus 24:12-18 Moses enters the cloud of God’s glory on Mount Sinai Psalm 99 (alternate) Proclaim the greatness of the Lord; worship upon God’s holy hill. (Ps. 99:9) 2 Peter 1:16-21 The apostle’s message confirmed on the mount of transfiguration Matthew 17:1-9 Revelation of Christ as God’s beloved Son
February 12, 2023
Readings and Psalm Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Choose life Psalm 119:1-8 Happy are they who follow the teaching of the Lord. (Ps. 119:1) 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 God gives the growth Matthew 5:21-37 The teaching of Christ: forgiveness
February 5, 2023
Readings and Psalm 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16] God’s wisdom revealed through the Spirit Matthew 5:13-20 The teaching of Christ: salt and light
January 29, 2023
Readings and Psalm Micah 6:1-8 The offering of justice, kindness, humility Psalm 15 Lord, who may abide upon your holy hill? (Ps. 15:1) 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Christ crucified, the wisdom and power of God Matthew 5:1-12 The teaching of Christ: Beatitudes