January 26, 2025
Readings and Psalm Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Ezra reads the law of Moses before the people Psalm 19 The teaching of the Lord revives the soul. (Ps. 19:7) 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a You are the body of Christ Luke 4:14-21 Jesus reads from the scroll of the prophet Isaiah
January 19, 2025
Readings and Psalm Isaiah 62:1-5 As bridegroom and bride rejoice, so shall God rejoice over you Psalm 36:5-10 We feast upon the abundance of your house, O Lord. (Ps. 36:8) 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 There are a variety of gifts but the same Spirit John 2:1-11 The wedding at Cana
January 12, 2025
Readings and Psalm Isaiah 43:1-7 When you pass through the waters, do not fear, for I am with you Psalm 29 The voice of the Lord is upon the waters. (Ps. 29:3) Acts 8:14-17 Prayer and laying on of hands for the Holy Spirit Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 The baptism of Jesus with the descent of the Holy Spirit
January 5, 2025
Readings and Psalms Jeremiah 31:7-14 Joy at the gathering of God’s scattered flock Psalm 147:12-20 Worship the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion. (Ps. 147:12) Ephesians 1:3-14 The will of God made known in Christ John 1:[1-9] 10-18 God with us: the incarnation of the Word
December 15, 2024
Readings and Psalm Zephaniah 3:14-20 Rejoice, the Lord is in your midst Isaiah 12:2-6 In your midst is the Holy One of Israel. (Is. 12:6) Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice, the Lord is near Luke 3:7-18 One more powerful is coming, baptizing with fire
December 8, 2024
Readings and Psalm Malachi 3:1-4 My messenger is a refiner and purifier Luke 1:68-79 In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us. (Lk. 1:78) Philippians 1:3-11 A harvest of righteousness on the day of Jesus Christ Luke 3:1-6 Prepare the way of the Lord
December 1, 2024
Readings and Psalm Jeremiah 33:14-16 A righteous branch springing up from David Psalm 25:1-10 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. (Ps. 25:1) 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Strengthen hearts of holiness for the coming of the Lord Luke 21:25-36 Be alert for the coming of the Son of Man
November 24, 2024
Readings and Psalm Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 The one coming with the clouds rules over all Psalm 93 Ever since the world began, your throne has been established. (Ps. 93:2) Revelation 1:4b-8 Glory to the one who made us a kingdom John 18:33-37 The kingdom of Christ
November 17, 2024
Readings and Psalm Daniel 12:1-3 The deliverance of God’s people at the end Psalm 16 My heart is glad and my spirit rejoices; my body shall rest in hope. (Ps. 16:9) Hebrews 10:11-14 [15-18] 19-25 The way to God opened through Christ’s death Mark 13:1-8 The end and the coming of the Son
November 10, 2024
Readings and Psalm 1 Kings 17:8-16 God feeds Elijah and the widow at Zarephath Psalm 146 The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down. (Ps. 146:8) Hebrews 9:24-28 The once for all sacrifice of Christ Mark 12:38-44 A widow’s generosity reveals the hypocrisy of the scribes