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
October 27, 2024
Readings and Psalm Jeremiah 31:31-34 I will write my law in their hearts, says the Lord Psalm 46 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:7) Romans 3:19-28 Justified by God’s grace as a gift Mark 10:46-52 Christ healing the blind man Bartimaeus
October 20, 2024
Readings and Psalm Isaiah 53:4-12 The suffering servant Psalm 91:9-16 You have made the Lord your refuge, and the Most High your habitation. (Ps. 91:9) Hebrews 5:1-10 Through suffering Christ becomes the source of salvation Mark 10:35-45 Warnings to ambitious disciples
October 13, 2024
Readings and Psalm Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 Turn from injustice to the poor, that you may live Psalm 90:12-17 So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts to wisdom. (Ps. 90:12) Hebrews 4:12-16 Approach the throne of grace with boldness Mark 10:17-31 Teaching on wealth and reward
October 6, 2024
Readings and Psalm Genesis 2:18-24 Created for relationship Psalm 8 You crown us with glory and honor. (Ps. 8:5) Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 God has spoken by a Son Mark 10:2-16 Teaching on marriage
September 29, 2024
Readings and Psalm Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 The Lord’s spirit comes upon seventy elders Psalm 19:7-14 The commandment of the Lord gives light to the eyes. (Ps. 19:8) James 5:13-20 Prayer and anointing in the community Mark 9:38-50 Warnings to those who obstruct faith
September 22, 2024
Readings and Psalm Jeremiah 11:18-20 The prophet led like a lamb to slaughter Psalm 54 God is my helper; it is the Lord who sustains my life. (Ps. 54:4) James 3:13—4:3, 7-8a The wisdom from above Mark 9:30-37 Prediction of the passion
September 15, 2024
Readings and Psalm Isaiah 50:4-9a The servant is vindicated by God Psalm 116:1-9 I will walk in the presence of the Lord. (Ps. 116:9) James 3:1-12 Dangers of the unbridled tongue Mark 8:27-38 Peter’s confession of faith
September 8, 2024
Readings and Psalm Isaiah 35:4-7a Like streams in the desert, God comes with healing Psalm 146 I will praise the Lord as long as I live. (Ps. 146:2) James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17 Faith without works is dead Mark 7:24-37 Christ healing a little girl and a deaf man