September 1, 2024
Readings and Psalm Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 God’s law: a sign of a great nation Psalm 15 Lord, who may dwell in your tabernacle? (Ps. 15:1) James 1:17-27 Be doers of the word, not hearers only Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Authentic religion
August 11, 2024
Readings and Psalm 1 Kings 19:4-8 Elijah given bread for his journey Psalm 34:1-8 Taste and see that the Lord is good. (Ps. 34:8) Ephesians 4:25—5:2 Put away evil, live in love John 6:35, 41-51 Christ, the bread of life
August 4, 2024
Readings and Psalm Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 The Lord gives manna in the wilderness Psalm 78:23-29 God rained down manna from heaven; so mortals ate the bread of angels. (Ps. 78:24, 25) Ephesians 4:1-16 Maintain the unity of the faith John 6:24-35 Christ the bread of life
July 28, 2024
Readings and Psalm 2 Kings 4:42-44 Elisha feeding a hundred people Psalm 145:10-18 You open wide your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. (Ps. 145:16) Ephesians 3:14-21 Prayer for wisdom, strength, and Christ’s indwelling John 6:1-21 Christ feeding the five thousand
July 21, 2024
Readings and Psalm Jeremiah 23:1-6 From David’s line, a righteous shepherd for Israel Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. (Ps. 23:1) Ephesians 2:11-22 Reconciled to God through Christ, our peace Mark 6:30-34, 53-56 Christ healing the multitudes
July 14, 2024
Readings and Psalm Amos 7:7-15 The sign of the plumb line: God’s judgment on Israel Psalm 85:8-13 I will listen to what the Lord God is saying. (Ps. 85:8) Ephesians 1:3-14 Chosen in Christ to live to the praise of God’s glory Mark 6:14-29 The death of John the Baptist
July 7, 2024
Ezekiel 2:1-5 The call of Ezekiel Psalm 123 Our eyes look to you, O God, until you show us your mercy. (Ps. 123:2) 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 God’s power made perfect in weakness Mark 6:1-13 Sending of the Twelve to preach and heal
June 23, 2024
Readings and Psalm Job 38:1-11 The creator of earth and sea Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 You stilled the storm and silenced the waves of the sea. (Ps. 107:29) 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Paul’s defense of his ministry Mark 4:35-41 Christ calming the sea