June 16, 2024
Readings and Psalm Ezekiel 17:22-24 The sign of the cedar, planted on the mountain of Israel Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 The righteous shall spread abroad like a cedar of Lebanon. (Ps. 92:12) 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 [11-13] 14-17 In Christ, a new creation Mark 4:26-34 The parable of the mustard seed
June 9, 2024
Readings and Psalm Genesis 3:8-15 God confronts Adam and Eve in the garden Psalm 130 Wait for the Lord, for with the Lord there is steadfast love. (Ps. 130:7) 2 Corinthians 4:13—5:1 Renewed in the inner nature Mark 3:20-35 Doing the work of God as brothers and sisters of Christ
May 26, 2024
Readings and Psalm Isaiah 6:1-8 Isaiah’s vision and call Psalm 29 Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. (Ps. 29:2) Romans 8:12-17 Living by the Spirit John 3:1-17 Entering the reign of God through water and the Spirit
May 19, 2024
Readings and Psalm Acts 2:1-21 Filled with the Spirit to tell God’s deeds John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Christ sends the Spirit of truth
May 12, 2024
Readings and Psalm Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 Matthias added to the apostles Psalm 1 The Lord knows the way of the righteous. (Ps. 1:6) 1 John 5:9-13 Life in the Son of God John 17:6-19 Christ’s prayer for his disciples
May 5, 2024
Readings and Psalm Acts 10:44-48 The Spirit poured out on the Gentiles Psalm 98 Shout with joy to the Lord, all you lands. (Ps. 98:4) 1 John 5:1-6 The victory of faith John 15:9-17 Christ the friend and lover
April 28, 2024
Readings and Psalm Acts 8:26-40 Philip teaches and baptizes an Ethiopian Psalm 22:25-31 All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord. (Ps. 22:27) 1 John 4:7-21 God’s love perfected in love for one another John 15:1-8 Christ the vine
April 21, 2024
Readings and Psalm Acts 4:5-12 Salvation in the name of Jesus Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. (Ps. 23:1) 1 John 3:16-24 Love in truth and action John 10:11-18 Christ the shepherd
April 14, 2024
Readings and Psalm Acts 3:12-19 Health and forgiveness through the risen Jesus Psalm 4 The Lord does wonders for the faithful. (Ps. 4:3) 1 John 3:1-7 The revealing of the children of God Luke 24:36b-48 Eating with the risen Christ
April 7, 2024
Readings and Psalm Acts 4:32-35 The believers’ common life Psalm 133 How good and pleasant it is to live together in unity. (Ps. 133:1) 1 John 1:1–2:2 Walking in the light John 20:19-31 Beholding the wounds of the risen Christ