An oasis is a resting place, a place with fresh, cool water in the middle of the desert. I enjoy the time spent in worship and bible study Sunday mornings but by midweek I am feeling a little tired, ready for a break. These weekly devotions are designed to be such an oasis, a time to rest and think about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We will look at the scriptures for the coming Sunday using the Revised Common Lectionary. I will share a few thoughts so that we can get through the rest of the week in expectation of the worship to come. Please also visit our archives below.
May 5, 2024, Sixth Sunday of Easter
You didn’t choose me, but I chose you and appointed you, that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain; that whatever you will ask of the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
Acts 10:34-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-8; John 15:9-17
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April 28, 2024, Fifth Sunday of Easter
In this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; and so you will be my disciples.
Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 150; 1 John 4:1-11 [12-21]; John 15:1-8
April 21, 2024, Fourth Sunday of Easter
There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven that is given among men, by which we must be saved!
Acts 4:1-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18
April 14, 2024, Third Sunday of Easter
Beloved, now we are children of God. It is not yet revealed what we will be; but we know that when he is revealed, we will be like him; for we will see him just as he is.
Acts 3:11-21; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36-48
April 7, 2024, Second Sunday of Easter
Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh from the heavens! Praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels! Praise him, all his army! Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars! Praise him, you heavens of heavens, you waters that are above the heavens. Let them praise Yahweh’s name, for he commanded, and they were created.
Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 148; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31
March 31, 2024, Resurrection of Our Lord
It shall be said in that day, ‘Behold, this is our God! We have waited for him, and he will save us! This is Yahweh! We have waited for him. We will be glad and rejoice in his salvation!’
Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 16; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8
March 24, 2024, Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion
Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Processional John 12:12-19/Passion Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 118:19-29; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:1-15:47
March 17, 2024, Fifth Sunday of Lent
For the Son of Man also came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 119:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:[32-34] 35-45
March 10, 2024, Fourth Sunday of Lent
For he satisfies the longing soul. He fills the hungry soul with good.
Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-9; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21
March 3, 2024, Third Sunday in Lent
They are more to be desired than gold, yes, than much fine gold, sweeter also than honey and the extract of the honeycomb.
Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 2:13-22 (23-25)
February 25, 2024, Second Sunday in Lent
For whoever will be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man also will be ashamed of him, when he comes in his Father’s glory, with the holy angels.
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 5:1-11; Mark 8:27-38
February 18, 2024, First Sunday in Lent
Show me your ways, Yahweh. Teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation, I wait for you all day long.
Genesis 22:1-18; Psalm 25:1-10; James 1:12-18; Mark 1:9-15
February 11, 2024, Transfiguration of Our Lord
The Mighty One, God, Yahweh, speaks, and calls the earth from sunrise to sunset.
Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 3:12-13, 4:1-6; Mark 9:2-9
February 4, 2024, Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Yahweh takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.
Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11; 1 Corinthians 9:16-27; Mark 1:29-39
January 28, 2024, Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
I will raise them up a prophet from among their brothers, like you. I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I shall command him.
Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28
January 21, 2024, Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Immediately they left their nets, and followed him.
Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 (32-35); Mark 1:14-20
January 14, 2024, Second Sunday after the Epiphany
“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are expedient. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be brought under the power of anything.
1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]; Psalm 139:1-10; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51
January 7, 2024, Baptism of our Lord or First Sunday after the Epiphany
Thus consider yourselves also to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Romans 6:1-11; Mark 1:4-11
December 31, 2023, First Sunday after Christmas
So you are no longer a bondservant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 111; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40
December 24, 2023, Fourth Sunday of Advent
For nothing spoken by God is impossible.
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Psalm 89:1-5 [19-26]; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
December 17, 2023, Third Sunday of Advent
Always rejoice.
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
December 10, 2023, Second Sunday of Advent
The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8
December 3, 2023, First Sunday of Advent
For we have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteousness is like a polluted garment. We all fade like a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.
Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37
November 19, 2023, Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
So teach us to count our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Zephaniah 1:7-18; Psalm 90:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
November 12, 2023, Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
You are my help and my deliverer. Yahweh, don’t delay.
Amos 5:18-24; Psalm 70; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13
November 5, 2023, All Saints’ Day
Beloved, now we are children of God. It is not yet revealed what we will be; but we know that when he is revealed, we will be like him; for we will see him just as he is.
Revelation 7:(2-8) 9-17; Psalm 149; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
October 29, 2023, Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and tell them, ‘You shall be holy; for I, Yahweh your God, am holy.
Leviticus 19:1–2, 15–1; Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1–13; Matthew 22:34–46 or Reformation Sunday: Revelation 14:1-7; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
October 22, 2023, Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
For Yahweh is great, and greatly to be praised! He is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but Yahweh made the heavens.
Isaiah 45:1-7; Psalm 96:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22
October 15, 2023, Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
It shall be said in that day, ‘Behold, this is our God! We have waited for him, and he will save us! This is Yahweh! We have waited for him. We will be glad and rejoice in his salvation!’
Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:4-13; Matthew 22:1-14
October 8, 2023, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Not that I have already obtained, or am already made perfect; but I press on, that I may take hold of that for which also I was taken hold of by Christ Jesus.
Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:7-19; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46
October 1, 2023, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
He will guide the humble in justice. He will teach the humble his way.
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Psalm 25:1-10; Philippians 2:1-4 (5-13) 14-18; Matthew 21:23-32
September 24, 2023, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Isaiah 55:6-9; Psalm 27:1-9; Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30; Matthew 20:1-16
September 17, 2023, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Shouldn’t you also have had mercy on your fellow servant, even as I had mercy on you?
Genesis 50:15-21; Psalm 103:1-12; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35
September 10, 2023, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Ezekiel 33:7-9; Psalm 32:1-7; Romans 13:1-10; Matthew 18:1-20
September 3, 2023, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Jeremiah 15:15-21; Psalm 26; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28
August 27, 2023, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Yes, they will sing of the ways of Yahweh, for Yahweh’s glory is great!
Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 138; Romans 11:33-12:8; Matthew 16:13-20
August 20, 2023, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
May God be merciful to us, bless us, and cause his face to shine on us. Selah.
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Psalm 67; Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, 28-32; Matthew 15:21-28
August 13, 2023, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
Job 38:4-18; Psalm 18:1-6 (7-16); Romans 10:5-17; Matthew 14:22-33
August 6, 2023, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
They all ate and were filled.
Isaiah 55:1-5; Psalm 136:1-9 (23-26); Romans 9:1-5 (6-13); Matthew 14:13-21
July 30, 2023, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.
Deuteronomy 7:6-9; Psalm 125; Romans 8:28-39; Matthew 13:44-52
July 23, 2023, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
I am the first, and I am the last; and besides me there is no God.
Isaiah 44:6-8; Psalm 119:57-64; Romans 8:18-27; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
July 16, 2023, Seventh Sunday in Pentecost
For as the rain comes down and the snow from the sky, and doesn’t return there, but waters the earth, and makes it grow and bud, and gives seed to the sower and bread to the eater; so is my word that goes out of my mouth: it will not return to me void, but it will accomplish that which I please, and it will prosper in the thing I sent it to do.
Isaiah 55:10-13; Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13; Romans 8:12-17; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
July 9, 2023, Sixth Sunday in Pentecost
Yahweh is gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and of great loving kindness. Yahweh is good to all. His tender mercies are over all his works.
Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 145:1-14; Romans 7:14-25a; Matthew 11:25-30
July 2, 2023, Fifth Sunday in Pentecost
He who seeks his life will lose it; and he who loses his life for my sake will find it.
Jeremiah 28:5-9; Psalm 119:153-160; Romans 7:1-13; Matthew 10:34-42
June 25, 2023, Fourth Sunday in Pentecost
Because he has set his love on me, therefore I will deliver him. I will set him on high, because he has known my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him, and honor him. I will satisfy him with long life, and show him my salvation.
Jeremiah 20:7-13; Psalm 91:1-10 (11-16); Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:5a, 21-33
June 18, 2023, Third Sunday in Pentecost
For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.
Exodus 19:2-8; Psalm 100; Romans 5:6-15; Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-20)
June 11, 2023, Second Sunday in Pentecost
For I desire mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Hosea 5:15-6:6; Psalm 119:65-72; Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9-13
June 4, 2023, The Holy Trinity
Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Psalm 8; Acts 2:14a, 22-26; Matthew 28:16-20
May 28, 2023, Pentecost
It will be that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 25:1-15; Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39
May 14, 2023, Sixth Sunday of Easter
I will pray to the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, that he may be with you forever: the Spirit of truth, whom the world can’t receive; for it doesn’t see him and doesn’t know him. You know him, for he lives with you, and will be in you.
Acts 17:16-31; Psalm 66:8-20; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21
May 7, 2023, Fifth Sunday of Easter
Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.
Acts 6:1-9, 7:2a, 51-60; Psalm 146; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14
April 30, 2023, Fourth Sunday of Easter
Day by day, continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread at home, they took their food with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God, and having favor with all the people. The Lord added to the assembly day by day those who were being saved.
Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
April 23, 2023, Third Sunday of Easter
When he had sat down at the table with them, he took the bread and gave thanks. Breaking it, he gave it to them.
Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-14; 1 Peter 1:17-25; Luke 24:13-35
April 16, 2023, Second Sunday of Easter
Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh from the heavens! Praise him in the heights!
Acts 5:29-42; Psalm 148; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
April 9, 2023, Resurrection Day
I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.
Easter Sunrise: Exodus 14:10-15:1; Psalm 118:15-29; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; John 20:1-18; Easter Day: Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 16; Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 28:1-10
April 2, 2023, The Sunday of the Passion, Palm Sunday
Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus, who, existing in the form of God, didn’t consider equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, yes, the death of the cross.
John 12:12-19; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 118:19-29; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:1-27:66
March 26, 2023, Fifth Sunday in Lent
I wait for Yahweh. My soul waits. I hope in his word.
Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:1-11; John 11:1-45 (46-53)
March 19, 2023, Fourth Sunday in Lent
He said, "Lord, I believe!" and he worshiped him.
Isaiah 42:14-21; Psalm 142; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
March 12, 2023, Third Sunday in Lent
Come, see a man who told me everything that I did. Can this be the Christ?
Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95:1-9; Romans 5:1-8; John 4:5-26 (27-30, 39-42)
March 5, 2023, Second Sunday in Lent
I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from Yahweh, who made heaven and earth.
Genesis 12:1-9; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-8, 13-17; John 3:1-17
February 26, 2023, First Sunday in Lent
But the free gift isn’t like the trespass. For if by the trespass of the one the many died, much more did the grace of God, and the gift by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many.
Genesis 3:1-21; Psalm 32:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11
February 19, 2023, Transfiguration of our Lord
Jesus came and touched them and said, ‘Get up, and don’t be afraid.’
Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2:6-12; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
February 12, 2023, The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
For I command you today to love Yahweh your God, to walk in his ways and to keep his commandments, his statutes, and his ordinances, that you may live and multiply, and that Yahweh your God may bless you in the land where you go in to possess it.
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 119:1-8; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Matthew 5:21-37
February 5, 2023, The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, there is no way you will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.
Isaiah 58:3-9a; Psalm 112:1-9; 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16); Matthew 5:13-20
January 29, 2023, The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
For you see your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble; but God chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame those who are wise. God chose the weak things of the world that he might put to shame the things that are strong.
Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12
January 22, 2023, The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Yahweh is my light and my salvation.
Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1-9 (10-14); 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-25
January 15, 2023, The Second Sunday after the Epiphany
He said to them, ‘Come, and see.’
Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42a
January 8, 2023, Baptism of Our Lord
Yahweh will give strength to his people. Yahweh will bless his people with peace.
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Romans 6:1-11; Matthew 3:13-17
January 1, 2023, First Sunday after Christmas, the Name of Jesus
When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
First Sunday after Christmas Day: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52
Holy Name of Jesus: Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 8; Galatians 4:4-7 or Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 2:15-21
New Year’s Day: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Psalm 8; Revelation 21:1-6a; Matthew 25:31-46
December 4, 2022, Second Sunday of Advent
It will happen in that day that the nations will seek the root of Jesse, who stands as a banner of the peoples; and his resting place will be glorious.
Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12
November 27, 2022, First Sunday of Advent
Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, the Son of Man will come.
Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122 Romans 13: (8-10) 11-14; Matthew 24:36-44
November 20, 2022, Christ the King
“They shall be mine,” says Yahweh of Armies, “my own possession in the day that I make, and I will spare them, as a man spares his own son who serves him. Then you shall return and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him who serves God and him who doesn’t serve him.”
Malachi 3:13-18; Psalm 95:1-7a or Psalm 46; Colossians 1:13-20; Luke 23:27-43
November 13, 2022, Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
Sing to Yahweh a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
Malachi 4:1-6; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:(1-5)6-13; Luke 21:5-28(29-36)
November 6, 2022, All Saints Sunday
After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude, which no man could count, out of every nation and of all tribes, peoples, and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, dressed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands.
Revelation 7:(2-8) 9-17; Psalm 149; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
October 30, 2022, Reformation Sunday
Jesus therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, ‘If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.’
Revelation 14:6-7; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
October 23, 2022, Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.
Genesis 4:1-15; Psalm 5; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-17
October 16, 2022, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forward, and forever more.
Genesis 32:22-30; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8
October 9, 2022, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
If we are faithless, he remains faithful; for he can’t deny himself.
Ruth 1:1-19a; Psalm 111; 2 Timothy 2:1-13; Luke 17:11-19
October 2, 2022, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Even so you also, when you have done all the things that are commanded you, say, ‘We are unworthy servants. We have done our duty.’
Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Psalm 62; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:1-10
September 25, 2022, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
His spirit departs, and he returns to the earth. In that very day, his thoughts perish.
Amos 6:1-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 3:1-13; Luke 16:19-31
September 18, 2022, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-15; Luke 16:1-15
September 11, 2022, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.
Ezekiel 34:11-24; Psalm 119:169-176; 1 Timothy 1:(5-11) 12-17; Luke 15:1-10
September 4, 2022, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Behold, I have set before you today life and prosperity, and death and evil.
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33
August 28, 2022, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Don’t exalt yourself in the presence of the king, or claim a place among great men; for it is better that it be said to you, ‘Come up here,’ than that you should be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom your eyes have seen.
Proverbs 25:2-10; Psalm 131; Hebrews 13:1-17; Luke 14:1-14
August 21, 2022, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
‘For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me,’ says Yahweh, ‘so your offspring and your name shall remain.’
Isaiah 66:18-23; Psalm 50:1-15; Hebrews 12:4-24 (25-29); Luke 13:22-30
August 14, 2022, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Therefore let’s also, seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let’s run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Jeremiah 23:16-29; Psalm 119:81-88; Hebrews 11:17-31, 12:1-3; Luke 12:49-53 (54-56)
August 7, 2022, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Our soul has waited for Yahweh. He is our help and our shield. For our heart rejoices in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. Let your loving kindness be on us, Yahweh, since we have hoped in you.
Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:12-22; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:22-34 (35-40)
July 31, 2022, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
There is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God.
Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:18-26; Psalm 100; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
July 24, 2022, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Yahweh will fulfill that which concerns me. Your loving kindness, Yahweh, endures forever. Don’t forsake the works of your own hands.
Genesis 18:(17-19) 20-33; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:6-15 [16-19]; Luke 11:1-13
July 10, 2022, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Then Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do likewise.’
Leviticus (18:1-5) 19:9-19; Psalm 41; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37
June 12, 2022, The Holy Trinity
Jesus said to them, “Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM.
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; John 8:48-59
June 5, 2022, Pentecost
It will be that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 143; Acts 2:1-21; John 14:23-31
May 29, 2022, Seventh Sunday of Easter
See how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity!
Acts 1:12-26, Psalm 133, Revelation 22:1-6 (7-11) 12-20, John 17:20-26
May 22, 2022, Sixth Sunday of Easter
Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you will judge the peoples with equity, and govern the nations on earth. Selah.
Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:9-14, 21-27; John 16:23-33
May 15, 2022, Fifth Sunday of Easter
When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, ‘Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life!’
Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-7; John 16:12-22
May 8, 2022, Fourth Sunday of Easter
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.
Acts 20:17-35; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30
May 1, 2022, Third Sunday of Easter
After these things, Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples...
Acts 9:1-22; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:(1-7) 8-14; John 21:1-14 (15-19)
April 24, 2022, Second Sunday of Easter
Jesus said to him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen, and have believed.’
Acts 5:12-20 (21-32); Psalm 148; Revelation 1:4-18; John 20:19-31
April 17, 2022, Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of our Lord
Then the end comes, when he will deliver up the Kingdom to God, even the Father, when he will have abolished all rule and all authority and power.
Easter Sunrise: Job 19:23-27; Psalm 118:15-19; 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; John 20:1-18 or Easter Day: Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 16; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26; Luke 24:1-12
April 10, 2022, Palm Sunday and Sunday of the Passion
Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
John 12:12-19; Deuteronomy 32:36-39; Psalm 118:19-29; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 22:1-23:56
April 3, 2022, Fifth Sunday in Lent
Yahweh has done great things for us, and we are glad.
Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-7 8-14; Luke 20:9-20
March 20, 2022, Third Sunday in Lent
Show us your loving kindness, Yahweh. Grant us your salvation.
Ezekiel 33:7-20; Psalm 85; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
March 13, 2022, Second Sunday in Lent
Brothers, be imitators together of me, and note those who walk this way, even as you have us for an example.
Jeremiah 26:8-15; Psalm 4; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35
March 6, 2022, First Sunday in Lent
I will say of Yahweh, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in whom I trust.’
Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-13; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13
February 27, 2022, Transfiguration Sunday
Moses indeed was faithful in all his house as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were afterward to be spoken, but Christ is faithful as a Son over his house. We are his house, if we hold fast our confidence and the glorying of our hope firm to the end.
Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 99; Hebrews 3:1-6; Luke 9:28-36
February 13, 2022, Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven, for their fathers did the same thing to the prophets.
Jeremiah 17:5-8; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:(1-11) 12-20; Luke 6:17-26
February 6, 2022, Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
I heard the Lord’s voice, saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Then I said, ‘Here I am. Send me!’
Isaiah 6:1-8 [9-13]; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 14:12b-20; Luke 5:1-11
January 30, 2022, Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
‘They will fight against you, but they will not prevail against you; for I am with you’, says Yahweh, ‘to rescue you.’
Jeremiah 1:4-10 (17-19); Psalm 71:1-6 (7-11); 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:13; Luke 4:31-44
January 23, 2022, Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Don’t be grieved, for the joy of Yahweh is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-30
January 16, 2022, Second Sunday after the Epiphany
As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.
Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 128; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11
January 9, 2022, Baptism of the Lord
We were buried therefore with him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life.
Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Romans 6:1-11; Luke 3:15-22
January 2, 2022, Second Sunday after Christmas Day
Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this great people of yours?
1 Kings 3:4-15; Psalm 119:97-104; Ephesians 1:3-14; Luke 2:40-52
December 26, 2021, First Sunday after Christmas Day
Yahweh’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.
Exodus 13:1-3a, 11-15; Psalm 111; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:22-40
December 19, 2021, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Behold, I have come to do your will.
Micah 5:2-5a: Psalm 80:1-7: Hebrews 10:5-10: Luke 1:39-45 (46-56)
December 12, 2021, Third Sunday of Advent
Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, “Rejoice!”
Zephaniah 3:14-20; Psalm 85; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 7:18-28 (29-35)
December 5, 2021, second Sunday of Advent
Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! Sing to the glory of his name! Offer glory and praise!
Malachi 3:1-7b; Psalm 66:1-12; Philippians 1:2-11; Luke 3:1-14 (15-20)
November 28, 2021, First Sunday of Advent
May the Lord make you to increase and abound in love toward one another, and toward all men, even as we also do toward you, to the end he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36
November 21, 2021, Christ the King
Yahweh reigns! He is clothed with majesty! Yahweh is armed with strength.
Isaiah 51:4-6, Psalm 93, Revelation 1:4b-8, Mark 13:24-37
November 14, 2021, Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
...but he, when he had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of God, from that time waiting until his enemies are made the footstool of his feet. For by one offering he has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.
November 7, 2021, Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Pentecost
Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in Yahweh, his God.
1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44
October 31, 2021, Reformation Day
We maintain therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.
Revelation 14:6-7; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
October 17, 2021, Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
For we don’t have a high priest who can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin. Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace for help in time of need.
Ecclesiastes 5:10-20; Psalm 119:9-16; Hebrews 4:1-13 (14-16); Mark 10:23-31
October 10, 2021, Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us. Establish the work of our hands for us. Yes, establish the work of our hands.
Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalm 90:12-17; Hebrews 3:12-16; Mark 10:17-22
October 3, 2021, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Behold, this is how the man who fears Yahweh is blessed.
Genesis 2:18-25; Psalm 128; Hebrews 2:1-13 (14-18); Mark 10:2-16
September 26, 2021, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
For whoever is not against us is on our side.
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29; Psalm 104:27-35; James 5:(1-12) 13-20; Mark 9:38-50
September 19, 2021, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.’
Jeremiah 11:18-20; Psalm 54; James 3:13-4:10; Mark 9:30-37
September 12, 2021, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
For the Lord Yahweh will help me. Therefore I have not been confounded. Therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I won’t be disappointed.
Isaiah 50:4-10; Psalm 116:1-9; James 3:1-12; Mark 9:14-29
August 29, 2021, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Only be careful, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes saw, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life; but make them known to your children and your children’s children...
Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Psalm 119:129-136; Ephesians 6:10-20; Mark 7:14-23
August 8, 2021, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
1 Kings 19:1-8; Psalm 34:1-8; Ephesians 4:17-5:2; John 6:35-51
August 1, 2021, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. Your dominion endures throughout all generations. Yahweh is faithful in all his words, and loving in all his deeds.
Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 145:10-21; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:22-35
July 25, 2021, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Now to him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to him be the glory in the assembly and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.
Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 136:1-9; Ephesians 3:14-21; Mark 6:45-56
July 18, 2021, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
‘I will set up shepherds over them, who will feed them. They will no longer be afraid or dismayed, neither will any be lacking,’ says Yahweh.
Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-44
July 11, 2021, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Surely his salvation is near those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.
Amos 7:7-15; Psalm 85:(1-7) 8-13; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29
July 4, 2021, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
They, whether they will hear, or whether they will refuse, for they are a rebellious house, yet they will know that there has been a prophet among them.
Ezekiel 2:1-5; Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; Mark 6:1-13
June 27, 2021, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
‘Yahweh is my portion,’ says my soul. ‘Therefore I will hope in him.’
Lamentations 3:22-33; Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-15; Mark 5:21-43
June 20, 2021, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
They were greatly afraid, and said to one another, ‘Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?’
Job 38:1-11; Psalm 124; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41
June 13, 2021, Third Sunday after Pentecost
I, Yahweh, have spoken and have done it.
Ezekiel 17:22-24; Psalm 1; 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 (11-17); Mark 4:26-34
June 6, 2021, Second Sunday after Pentecost
For whoever does the will of God is my brother, my sister, and mother.
Genesis 3:8-15; Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35
May 30, 2021, Holy Trinity Sunday
He touched my mouth with it, and said, ‘Behold, this has touched your lips; and your iniquity is taken away, and your sin forgiven.’
Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Acts 2:14a, 22-36; John 3:1-17
May 23, 2021, The Day of Pentecost
When the Advocate has come, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will testify about me. You will also testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.
Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 139:1-12 (13-16); Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:4b, 15
May 9, 2021, Sixth Sunday of Easter
All the prophets testify about him, that through his name everyone who believes in him will receive remission of sins.
Acts 10:34-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-8; John 15:9-17
May 2, 2021, Fifth Sunday of Easter
If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you.
Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 150; 1 John 4:1-11 [12-21]; John 15:1-8
April 25, 2021, Fourth Sunday of Easter
By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.
Acts 4:1-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18
April 18, 2021, Third Sunday of Easter
Beloved, now we are children of God. It is not yet revealed what we will be; but we know that when he is revealed, we will be like him; for we will see him just as he is.
Acts 3:11-21; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48
April 11, 2021, Second Sunday of Easter
With great power, the apostles gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.
Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 148; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31
April 4, 2021, Resurrection of Our Lord
It shall be said in that day, ‘Behold, this is our God! We have waited for him, and he will save us! This is Yahweh! We have waited for him. We will be glad and rejoice in his salvation!’
Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 16; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8
March 28, 2021, Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion
I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me, and have become my salvation.
Processional John 12:12-19/Passion Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 118:19-29; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:1-15:47
March 21, 2021, Fifth Sunday of Lent
‘But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days,’ says Yahweh: ‘I will put my law in their inward parts, and I will write it in their heart. I will be their God, and they shall be my people.’
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 119:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:[32-34] 35-45
March 14, 2021, Fourth Sunday of Lent
For he satisfies the longing soul. He fills the hungry soul with good.
Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-9; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21
March 7, 2021, Third Sunday in Lent
For Jews ask for signs, Greeks seek after wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews, and foolishness to Greeks, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God; because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 2:13-22 (23-25)
February 28, 2021, Second Sunday in Lent
Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope: and hope doesn’t disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 5:1-11; Mark 8:27-38
February 14, 2021, Transfiguration of Our Lord
A cloud came, overshadowing them, and a voice came out of the cloud, ‘This is my beloved Son. Listen to him.’
Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 3:12-13, 4:1-6; Mark 9:2-9
February 7, 2021, Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Yahweh takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his loving kindness.
Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11; 1 Corinthians 9:16-27; Mark 1:29-39
January 31, 2021, Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28
January 17, 2021, Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Yahweh, you have searched me, and you know me.
1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]; Psalm 139:1-10; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51
January 10, 2021, Baptism of Our Lord
A voice came out of the sky, ‘You are my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.’
Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11
January 3, 2021, Second Sunday after Christmas
We were also assigned an inheritance in him, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who does all things after the counsel of his will, to the end that we should be to the praise of his glory, we who had before hoped in Christ.
1 Kings 3:4-15; Psalm 119:97-104; Ephesians 1:3-14; Luke 2:40-52
December 27, 2020, First Sunday after Christmas
Yahweh’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them.
Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 111; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40
December 20, 2020, Fourth Sunday of Advent
For nothing spoken by God is impossible.
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Psalm 89:1-5 [19-26]; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
December 13, 2020, Third Sunday of Advent
Yahweh has done great things for us, and we are glad.
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
December 6, 2020, Second Sunday of Advent
Show us your loving kindness, Yahweh. Grant us your salvation.
Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8
November 29, 2020, First Sunday of Advent
Turn us again, God. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved.
Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37
November 22, 2020, Christ the King
Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink? When did we see you as a stranger and take you in, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and come to you?’
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 95:1-7a; 1 Corinthians 15:20-28; Matthew 25:31-46
November 15, 2020, Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things. I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.
Zephaniah 1:7-18; Psalm 90:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
November 8, 2020, Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
Let all those who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let those who love your salvation continually say, ‘Let God be exalted!’
Amos 5:18-24; Psalm 70; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13
November 1, 2020, All Saints' Day
Let the saints rejoice in honor. Let them sing for joy on their beds.
Revelation 7:(2-8) 9-17; Psalm 149; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
October 25, 2020, Reformation Sunday
If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.
Revelation 14:1-7; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
October 18, 2020, Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
I am Yahweh, and there is no one else. Besides me, there is no God.
Isaiah 45:1-7; Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13]; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22
October 11, 2020, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Kingdom of Heaven is like a certain king, who made a wedding feast for his son...
Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:4-13; Matthew 22:1-14
October 4, 2020, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Turn us again, God of Armies. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved.
Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:7-19; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46
September 27, 2020, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you didn’t believe him; but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. When you saw it, you didn’t even repent afterward, that you might believe him.
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Psalm 25:1-10; Philippians 2:1-4 (5-13) 14-18; Matthew 21:23-32
September 20, 2020, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
But I am hard pressed between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Yet to remain in the flesh is more needful for your sake.
Isaiah 55:6-9; Psalm 27:1-9; Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30; Matthew 20:1-16
September 6, 2020, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Ezekiel 33:7-9; Psalm 32:1-7; Romans 13:1-10; Matthew 18:1-20
August 30, 2020, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
I will deliver you out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem you out of the hand of the terrible.
Jeremiah 15:15-21; Psalm 26; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28
August 23, 2020, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 138; Romans 11:33-12:8; Matthew 16:13-20
August 16, 2020, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
May God be merciful to us, bless us, and cause his face to shine on us. Selah.
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Psalm 67; Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, 28-32; Matthew 15:21-28
August 9, 2020, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?
Job 38:4-18; Psalm 18:1-6 (7-16); Romans 10:5-17; Matthew 14:22-33
August 2, 2020, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good; for his loving kindness endures forever.
Isaiah 55:1-5; Psalm 136:1-9 (23-26); Romans 9:1-5 (6-13); Matthew 14:13-21
July 26, 2020, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Do good, Yahweh, to those who are good, to those who are upright in their hearts.
Deuteronomy 7:6-9; Psalm 125; Romans 8:28-39; Matthew 13:44-52
July 19, 2020, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Not only so, but ourselves also, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for adoption, the redemption of our body.
Isaiah 44:6-8; Psalm 119:57-64; Romans 8:18-27; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
July 12, 2020, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
What was sown on the good ground, this is he who hears the word and understands it, who most certainly bears fruit and produces, some one hundred times as much, some sixty, and some thirty.
Isaiah 55:10-13; Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13; Romans 8:12-17; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
July 5, 2020, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
For the good which I desire, I don’t do; but the evil which I don’t desire, that I practice.
Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 145:1-14; Romans 7:14-25a; Matthew 11:25-30
June 28, 2020, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Don’t think that I came to send peace on the earth. I didn’t come to send peace, but a sword.
Jeremiah 28:5-9; Psalm 119:153-160; Romans 7:1-13; Matthew 10:34-42
June 21, 2020, Third Sunday after Pentecost
Being made free from sin, you became bondservants of righteousness.
Jeremiah 20:7-13; Psalm 91:1-10 (11-16); Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:5a, 21-33
June 14, 2020, Second Sunday after Pentecost
For Yahweh is good. His loving kindness endures forever, his faithfulness to all generations.
Exodus 19:2-8; Psalm 100; Romans 5:6-15; Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-20)
June 7, 2020, Holy Trinity
Yahweh, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Psalm 8; Acts 2:14a, 22-26; Matthew 28:16-20
May 31, 2020, Pentecost
It will be that whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.
Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 25:1-15; Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39
May 24, 2020, Seventh Sunday of Easter
But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
Acts 1:12-26; Psalm 68:1-10; 1 Peter 4:12-19, 5:6-11; John 17:1-11
May 17, 2020, Sixth Sunday of Easter
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts. Always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear, having a good conscience. Thus, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life in Christ.
Acts 17:16-31; Psalm 66:8-20; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21
May 3, 2020, Fourth Sunday of Easter
Whenever he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.
Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
April 26, 2020, Third Sunday of Easter
They rose up that very hour, returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and those who were with them, saying, ‘The Lord is risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!’ They related the things that happened along the way, and how he was recognized by them in the breaking of the bread.
Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-14; 1 Peter 1:17-25; Luke 24:13-35
April 19, 2020, Second Sunday of Easter
Jesus said to him, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen, and have believed.’
Acts 5:29-42; Psalm 148; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
April 12, 2020, Easter Sunrise and Easter Day
The angel answered the women, ‘Don’t be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who has been crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, just like he said. Come, see the place where the Lord was lying.’
Exodus 14:10-15:1; Psalm 118:15-29; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; John 20:1-18; Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 16; Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 28:1-10
April 5, 2020, The Sunday of the Passion, Palm Sunday
Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
John 12:12-19; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 118:19-29; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:1-27:66
March 29, 2020, Fifth Sunday in Lent
So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up on their feet, an exceedingly great army.
Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:1-11; John 11:1-45 (46-53)
March 22, 2020, Fourth Sunday in Lent
He therefore answered, ‘I don’t know if he is a sinner. One thing I do know: that though I was blind, now I see.’
Isaiah 42:14-21; Psalm 142; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
March 15, 2020, Third Sunday in Lent
They said to the woman, ‘Now we believe, not because of your speaking; for we have heard for ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world.’
Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95:1-9; Romans 5:1-8; John 4:5-26 (27-30, 39-42)
March 8, 2020, Second Sunday in Lent
Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forward, and forever more.
Genesis 12:1-9; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-8, 13-17; John 3:1-17
March 1, 2020, First Sunday in Lent
Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Genesis 3:1-21; Psalm 32:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11
February 23, 2020, Transfiguration of our Lord
For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2:6-12; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
February 16, 2020, The Sixth Sunday of Epiphany
For insofar as there is jealousy, strife, and factions among you, aren’t you fleshly, and don’t you walk in the ways of men?
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 119:1-8; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Matthew 5:21-37
February 9, 2020, The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
But to us, God revealed them through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God.
Isaiah 58:3-9a; Psalm 112:1-9; 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16); Matthew 5:13-20
February 2, 2020, The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
How shall I come before Yahweh, and bow myself before the exalted God?
Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12
January 26, 2020, The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. The light has shined on those who lived in the land of the shadow of death.
Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1-9 (10-14); 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-25
January 19, 2020, The Second Sunday after the Epiphany
I have not hidden your righteousness within my heart. I have declared your faithfulness and your salvation. I have not concealed your loving kindness and your truth from the great assembly.
Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42a
January 12, 2019, Baptism of Our Lord
Behold, the former things have happened and I declare new things. I tell you about them before they come up.
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Romans 6:1-11; Matthew 3:13-17
December 22, 2019, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself...
Isaiah 7:10-17; Psalm 24; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
December 15, 2019, Third Sunday of Advent
Most certainly I tell you, among those who are born of women there has not arisen anyone greater than John the Baptizer; yet he who is least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.
Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146; James 5:7-11; Matthew 11:2-15
December 8, 2019, Second Sunday of Advent
Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!
Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12
December 1, 2019, First Sunday of Advent
Watch therefore, for you don’t know in what hour your Lord comes.
Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122 Romans 13: (8-10) 11-14; Matthew 24:36-44
November 24, 2019, Christ the King
He is before all things, and in him all things are held together.
Malachi 3:13-18; Psalm 95:1-7a or Psalm 46; Colossians 1:13-20; Luke 23:27-43
November 17, 2019, Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
By your endurance you will win your lives.
Malachi 4:1-6; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:(1-5)6-13; Luke 21:5-28(29-36)
November 10, 2019, Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh from the heavens! Praise him in the heights!
Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 148; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, 13-17; Luke 20:27-40
November 3, 2019, All Saints Sunday
For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.
Revelation 7:(2-8) 9-17; Psalm 149; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
October 27, 2019, Reformation Sunday
If therefore the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed.
Revelation 14:6-7; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
October 20, 2019, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
I will lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from Yahweh, who made heaven and earth.
Genesis 32:22-30; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8
October 13, 2019, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Praise Yah! I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart...
Ruth 1:1-19a; Psalm 111; 2 Timothy 2:1-13; Luke 17:11-19
October 6, 2019, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
My soul rests in God alone. My salvation is from him.
Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Psalm 62; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:1-10
September 29, 2019, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, that those who want to pass from here to you are not able, and that no one may cross over from there to us.
Amos 6:1-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 3:1-13; Luke 16:19-31
September 22, 2019, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.
Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-15; Luke 16:1-15
September 15, 2019, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
I have gone astray like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I don’t forget your commandments.
Ezekiel 34:11-24; Psalm 119:169-176; 1 Timothy 1:(5-11) 12-17; Luke 15:1-10
September 8, 2019, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
So therefore whoever of you who doesn’t renounce all that he has, he can’t be my disciple.
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-35
September 1, 2019, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Yahweh, my heart isn’t arrogant, nor my eyes lofty; nor do I concern myself with great matters, or things too wonderful for me.
Proverbs 25:2-10; Psalm 131; Hebrews 13:1-17; Luke 14:1-14
August 25, 2019, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Strive to enter in by the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter in and will not be able.
Isaiah 66:18-23; Psalm 50:1-15; Hebrews 12:4-24 (25-29); Luke 13:22-30
August 18, 2019, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Yahweh of Armies says, Don’t listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you: they teach you vanity; they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of Yahweh.
Jeremiah 23:16-29; Psalm 119:81-88; Hebrews 11:17-31, 12:1-3; Luke 12:49-53 (54-56)
August 4, 2019, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, and bless his name.
Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:18-26; Psalm 100; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
July 28, 2019, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
I tell you, keep asking, and it will be given you. Keep seeking, and you will find. Keep knocking, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives. He who seeks finds. To him who knocks it will be opened.
Genesis 18:(17-19) 20-33; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:6-15 [16-19]; Luke 11:1-13
July 21, 2019, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I will seek after, that I may dwell in Yahweh’s house all the days of my life, to see Yahweh’s beauty, and to inquire in his temple.
Genesis 18:1-10a (10b-14); Psalm 27:(1-6) 7-14; Colossians 1:15-29; Luke 10:38-42
July 14, 2019, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
“He said, ‘He who showed mercy on him.’ Then Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do likewise.”
Leviticus (18:1-5) 19:9-19; Psalm 41; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37
July 7, 2019, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
For Yahweh says, ‘Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream; and you will nurse. You will be carried on her side, and will be dandled on her knees. As one whom his mother comforts, so will I comfort you. You will be comforted in Jerusalem.’
Isaiah 66:10-14; Psalm 66:1-7; Galatians 6:1-10, 14-18; Luke 10:1-20
June 30, 2019, Third Sunday after Pentecost
Elisha said, ‘As Yahweh lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you.’
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62
June 16, 2019, Holy Trinity
When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have ordained; what is man, that you think of him?
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15
June 9, 2019, Day of Pentecost
The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God; and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.
Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Romans 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21; John 14:8-17 (25-27)
June 2, 2019, Seventh Sunday of Easter
Be glad in Yahweh, you righteous people! Give thanks to his holy Name.
Acts 16:16-34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21; John 17:20-26
May 26, 2019, Sixth Sunday of Easter
On this side of the river and on that was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruits, yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
Acts 16:9-15, Psalm 67, Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5, John 14:23-29 or John 5:1-9
May 19, 2019, Fifth Sunday of Easter
Behold, God’s dwelling is with people, and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.
Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:31-35
May 12, 2019, Fourth Sunday of Easter
They cried with a loud voice, saying, ‘Salvation be to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!’
Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30
May 5, 2019, Third Sunday of Easter
You have turned my mourning into dancing for me. You have removed my sackcloth, and clothed me with gladness, to the end that my heart may sing praise to you, and not be silent. Yahweh my God, I will give thanks to you forever!
Acts 9:1-6 [7-20]; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19
April 28, 2019, Second Sunday of Easter
We are His witnesses of these things; and so also is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.
Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 118:14-29 or Psalm 150; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31
April 21, 2019, Resurrection of the Lord
Why do you seek the living among the dead? He isn’t here, but is risen.
Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12
April 14, 2019, Palm/Passion Sunday
Behold, the Lord Yahweh will help me! Who is he who will condemn me?
Luke 19:28-40; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29/Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 22:14-23:56 or Luke 23:1-49
April 7, 2019, Fifth Sunday in Lent
Don’t remember the former things, and don’t consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing.
Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8
March 31, 2019, Fourth Sunday in Lent
We are therefore ambassadors on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.
Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
March 24, 2019, Third Sunday in Lent
I tell you, no, but, unless you repent, you will all perish in the same way.
Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
March 17, 2019, Second Sunday in Lent
For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ; 21 who will change the body of our humiliation to be conformed to the body of his glory, according to the working by which he is able even to subject all things to himself.
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35
March 10, 2019, First Sunday in Lent
Because he has set his love on me, therefore I will deliver him. I will set him on high, because he has known my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him, and honor him. I will satisfy him with long life, and show him my salvation.
Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13
March 3, 2019, The Transfiguration of Our Lord
They were all astonished at the majesty of God.
Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; Luke 9:28-36 (37-43)
February 24, 2019, Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
Now don’t be grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.
Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40; 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50; Luke 6:27-38
February 10, 2019, Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
But by the grace of God I am what I am. His grace which was given to me was not futile, but I worked more than all of them; yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
Isaiah 6:1-8 [9-13]; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11
February 3, 2019, Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
In you, Yahweh, I take refuge. Never let me be disappointed.
Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30
January 27, 2019, Third Sunday after the Epiphany
He began to tell them, ‘Today, this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.’
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21
January 13, 2019, Baptism of the Lord
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and flame will not scorch you.
Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
January 6, 2019, Epiphany
Arise, shine; for your light has come, and Yahweh’s glory has risen on you. For, behold, darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but Yahweh will arise on you, and his glory shall be seen on you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.
Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
December 30, 2018, First Sunday after Christmas
Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52
December 23, 2018, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Turn us again, God. Cause your face to shine, and we will be saved.
Micah 5:2-5a: Psalm 80:1-7: Hebrews 10:5-10: Luke 1:39-45 (46-56)
December 16, 2018, Third Sunday of Advent
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18
December 9, 2018, Second Sunday of Advent
For he is like a refiner’s fire, and like launderer’s soap; and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer to Yahweh offerings in righteousness.
Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6
December 2, 2018, First Sunday of Advent
Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way to you; and the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we also do toward you, to the end he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36
November 25, 2018, Christ the King Sunday
I saw in the night visions, and behold, there came with the clouds of the sky one like a son of man, and he came even to the ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. There was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all the peoples, nations, and languages should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 93; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37
November 18, 2018, Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost
You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever more.
Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-25; Mark 13:1-13
November 11, 2018, Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in Yahweh, his God.
1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44
November 4, 2018, All Saints' Sunday
Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven.
Revelation 7:(2-8) 9-17; Psalm 149; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
October 28, 2018, Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
Yahweh has done great things for us, and we are glad.
Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 126; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52
October 21, 2018, Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
For we who have believed do enter into that rest, even as he has said, ‘As I swore in my wrath, they will not enter into my rest’; although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
Ecclesiastes 5:10-20; Psalm 119:9-16; Hebrews 4:1-13 (14-16); Mark 10:23-31
October 14, 2018, Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us; establish the work of our hands for us; yes, establish the work of our hands.
Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalm 90:12-17; Hebrews 3:12-19; Mark 10:17-22
October 7, 2018, Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Therefore we ought to pay greater attention to the things that were heard, lest perhaps we drift away.
Genesis 2:18-25; Psalm 128; Hebrews 2:1-13 (14-18); Mark 10:2-16
September 30, 2018, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
You send out your Spirit and they are created. You renew the face of the ground.
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29; Psalm 104:27-35; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50
September 23, 2018, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
He sat down, and called the twelve; and he said to them, ‘If any man wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all.’
Jeremiah 11:18-20; Psalm 54; James 3:13-4:10; Mark 9:30-37
September 16, 2018, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Out of the same mouth comes blessing and cursing.
Isaiah 50:4-10; Psalm 116:1-9; James 3:1-12; Mark 9:14-29
September 9, 2018, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Praise Yah! Praise Yahweh, my soul. While I live, I will praise Yahweh. I will sing praises to my God as long as I exist.
Isaiah 35:4-7a; Psalm 146; James 2:1-10, 14-18; Mark 7:(24-30) 31-37
September 2, 2018, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Only be careful, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things which your eyes saw, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life; but make them known to your children and your children’s children.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Psalm 119:129-136; Ephesians 6:10-20; Mark 7:14-23
August 26, 2018, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
For you set aside the commandment of God, and hold tightly to the tradition of men - the washing of pitchers and cups, and you do many other such things.
Isaiah 29:11-19; Psalm 14; Ephesians 5:22-33; Mark 7:1-13
August 19, 2018, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The people answered, ‘Far be it from us that we should forsake Yahweh, to serve other gods.’
Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18; Psalm 34:12-22; Ephesians 5:6-21; John 6:51-69
August 12, 2018, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Oh magnify Yahweh with me. Let us exalt his name together.
1 Kings 19:1-8; Psalm 34:1-8; Ephesians 4:17-5:2; John 6:35-51
August 5, 2018, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Yahweh is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.
Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 145:10-21; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:22-35
July 29, 2018, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
He got into the boat with them; and the wind ceased, and they were very amazed among themselves, and marveled; for they hadn’t understood about the loaves, but their hearts were hardened.
Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 136:1-9; Ephesians 3:14-21; Mark 6:45-56
July 22, 2018, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
For he is our peace, who made both one, and broke down the middle wall of partition, having abolished in the flesh the hostility, the law of commandments contained in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man of the two, making peace; and might reconcile them both in one body to God through the cross, having killed the hostility thereby.
Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-44
July 15, 2018, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
I will hear what God, Yahweh, will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, his saints; but let them not turn again to folly.
Amos 7:7-15; Psalm 85:(1-7) 8-13; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29
July 8, 2018, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
The children are impudent and stiff-hearted: I am sending you to them; and you shall tell them, Thus says the Lord Yahweh.
Ezekiel 2:1-5; Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; Mark 6:1-13
July 1, 2018, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Yahweh is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him.
Lamentations 3:22-33; Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-15; Mark 5:21-43
June 24, 2018, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Our help is in Yahweh’s name, who made heaven and earth.
Job 38:1-11; Psalm 124; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41
June 17, 2018, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.
Ezekiel 17:22-24; Psalm 1; 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 (11-17); Mark 4:26-34
June 10, 2018, Third Sunday after Pentecost
Therefore we don’t faint, but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day.
Genesis 3:8-15; Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35
June 3, 2018, Second Sunday after Pentecost
But we have this treasure in clay vessels, that the exceeding greatness of the power may be of God, and not from ourselves.
Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Psalm 81:1-10; 2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Mark 2:23-28 (3:1-6)
May 27, 2018, Holy Trinity Sunday
Nicodemus answered him, ‘How can these things be?’ Jesus answered him, ‘Are you the teacher of Israel, and don’t understand these things?’
Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17
May 13, 2018, Seventh Sunday of Easter
He who believes in the Son of God has the testimony in himself. He who doesn’t believe God has made him a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given concerning his Son.
Acts 1:12-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-15; John 17:11b-19
May 6, 2018, Sixth Sunday of Easter
This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you.
Acts 10:34-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-8; John 15:9-17
April 29, 2018, Fifth Sunday of Easter
If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will ask whatever you desire, and it will be done for you.
Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 150; 1 John 4:1-11 [12-21]; John 15:1-8
April 22, 2018, Fourth Sunday of Easter
Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in Yahweh’s house forever.
Acts 4:1-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18
April 15, 2018, Third Sunday of Easter
See how great a love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God!
Acts 3:11-21; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48
April 8, 2018, Second Sunday of Easter
And we write these things to you, that our joy may be fulfilled.
Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 148; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31
April 1, 2018, Resurrection of Our Lord
I have set Yahweh always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 16; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8
March 25, 2018, Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion
And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross.
Processional John 12:12-19/Passion Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 118:19-29; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:1-15:47
March 18, 2018, Fifth Sunday of Lent
I will delight myself in your statutes. I will not forget your word.
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 119:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:[32-34] 35-45
March 11, 2015, Fourth Sunday of Lent
Yahweh said to Moses, ‘Make a fiery serpent, and set it on a pole. It shall happen, that everyone who is bitten, when he sees it, shall live.’
Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-9; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21
March 4, 2018, Third Sunday in Lent
For you see your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble; but God chose the foolish things of the world that he might put to shame those who are wise. God chose the weak things of the world, that he might put to shame the things that are strong; and God chose the lowly things of the world, and the things that are despised, and the things that are not, that he might bring to nothing the things that are: that no flesh should boast before God.
Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 2:13-22 (23-25)
February 25, 2018, Second Sunday in Lent
Not only so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 5:1-11; Mark 8:27-38
February 18, 2018, First Sunday in Lent
To you, Yahweh, do I lift up my soul.
Genesis 22:1-18; Psalm 25:1-10; James 1:12-18; Mark 1:9-15
February 11, 2018, Transfiguration
Having therefore such a hope, we use great boldness of speech, and not as Moses, who put a veil on his face, that the children of Israel wouldn’t look steadfastly on the end of that which was passing away.
Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 3:12-13, 4:1-6; Mark 9:2-9
February 4, 2018, Epiphany 5
Haven’t you known? Haven’t you heard, yet? Haven’t you been told from the beginning? Haven’t you understood from the foundations of the earth?
Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11; 1 Corinthians 9:16-27; Mark 1:29-39
January 28, 2018, Epiphany 4
The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28
January 21, 2018, Epiphany 3
Immediately they left their nets, and followed him.
Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 (32-35); Mark 1:14-20
January 14, 2018, Epiphany 2
‘All things are lawful for me,’ but not all things are expedient. ‘All things are lawful for me,’ but I will not be brought under the power of anything.
1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]; Psalm 139:1-10; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51
January 7, 2018, Baptism of our Lord/Epiphany 1
Yahweh’s voice is powerful. Yahweh’s voice is full of majesty.
Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Romans 6:1-11; Mark 1:4-11
December 31, 2017, First Sunday after Christmas
I will greatly rejoice in Yahweh! My soul will be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation. He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 111; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40
December 24, 2017, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Now to him that is able...
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Psalm 89:1-5 [19-26]; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
December 17, 2017, Third Sunday of Advent
He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it.
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
December 10, 2017, Second Sunday of Advent
The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever.
Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8
December 3, 2017, First Sunday of Advent
God is faithful, through whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37
November 26, 2017, Christ the King
Then the King will tell those on his right hand, ‘Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.'
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 95:1-7a; 1 Corinthians 15:20-28; Matthew 25:31-46
November 19, 2017, Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
But you, brothers, aren’t in darkness, that the day should overtake you like a thief. 5 You are all children of light, and children of the day.
Zephaniah 1:7-18; Psalm 90:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
November 12, 2017, Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
But I am poor and needy. Come to me quickly, God. You are my help and my deliverer. Yahweh, don’t delay.
Amos 5:18-24; Psalm 70; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13
November 5, 2017, All Saints' Sunday
See how great a love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God!
Revelation 7:(2-8) 9-17; Psalm 149; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
October 29, 2017, Reformation Sunday
We maintain therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.
Revelation 14:1-7; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
October 22, 2017, Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Sing to Yahweh a new song! Sing to Yahweh, all the earth. Sing to Yahweh! Bless his name! Proclaim his salvation from day to day!
Isaiah 45:1-7; Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13]; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22
October 15, 2017, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Rejoice in the Lord always! Again I will say, "Rejoice!"
Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:4-13; Matthew 22:1-14
October 8, 2017, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Let me sing for my well beloved a song of my beloved about his vineyard. My beloved had a vineyard on a very fruitful hill.
Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:7-18; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46
October 1, 2017, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul who sins, he shall die.
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Psalm 25:1-10; Philippians 2:1-4 (5-13) 14-18; Matthew 21:23-32
September 24, 2017, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I will seek after, that I may dwell in Yahweh’s house all the days of my life, to see Yahweh’s beauty, and to inquire in his temple.
Isaiah 55:6-9; Psalm 27:1-9; Phillipians 1:12-14, 19-30; Matthew 20:1-16
September 17, 2017, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Yahweh is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness.
Genesis 50:15-21; Psalm 103:1-12; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35
September 10, 2017, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Ezekiel 33:7-9; Psalm 32:1-7; Romans 13:1-20; Matthew 18:1-20
September 3, 2017, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me, for you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of men.
Jeremiah 15:15-21; Psalm 26; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28
August 27, 2017, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look on the earth beneath; for the heavens will vanish away like smoke, and the earth will wear out like a garment; and its inhabitants will die in the same way:
but my salvation will be forever, and my righteousness will not be abolished.
Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 138; Romans 11:33-12:8; Matthew 16:13-20
August 20, 2017, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Maintain justice, and do what is right; for my salvation is near, and my righteousness will soon be revealed.
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Psalm 67; Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, 28-32; Matthew 15:21-28
August 6, 2017, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good; for his loving kindness endures forever.
Isaiah 55:1-5; Psalm 136:1-9 (23-26); Romans 9:1-5 (6-13); Matthew 14:13-21
July 30, 2017, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Deuteronomy 7:6-9; Psalm 125; Romans 8:28-39; Matthew 13:44-52
July 23, 2017, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Don’t fear, neither be afraid. Haven’t I declared it to you long ago, and shown it? You are my witnesses. Is there a God besides me? Indeed, there is not. I don’t know any other Rock.
Isaiah 44:6-8; Psalm 119:57-64; Romans 8:18-27; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
July 16, 2017, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
For as the rain comes down and the snow from the sky, and doesn’t return there, but waters the earth, and makes it grow and bud, and gives seed to the sower and bread to the eater; so is my word that goes out of my mouth: it will not return to me void, but it will accomplish that which I please, and it will prosper in the thing I sent it to do.
Isaiah 55:10-13; Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13; Romans 8:12-17; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
July 9, 2017, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
They will speak of the glory of your kingdom, and talk about your power; to make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, the glory of the majesty of his kingdom.
Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 145:1-14; Romans 7:14-25a; Matthew 11:25-30
July 2, 2017, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Plead my cause, and redeem me! Revive me according to your promise.
Jeremiah 28:5-9; Psalm 119:153-160; Romans 7:1-13; Matthew 10:34-42
June 25, 2017, Third Sunday after Pentecost
Everyone therefore who confesses me before men, him I will also confess before my Father who is in heaven.
Jeremiah 20:7-13; Psalm 91:1-10 (11-16); Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:5a, 21-33
June 18, 2017, Second Sunday after Pentecost
All the people answered together, and said, ‘All that Yahweh has spoken we will do.
Exodus 19:2-8a; Psalm 100; Romans 5:6-15; Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-20)
June 11, 2017, The Holy Trinity
Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you.
Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Psalm 8; Acts 2:14a, 22-26; Matthew 28:16-20
June 4, 2017, Pentecost
He who believes in me, as the Scripture has said, from within him will flow rivers of living water.
Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 25:1-15; Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-30
May 28, 2017, Seventh Sunday of Easter
But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
Acts 1:12-26; Psalm 68:1-10; 1 Peter 4:12-19, 5:6-11; John 17:1-11
May 21, 2017, Sixth Sunday of Easter
But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. ‘Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.’
Acts 17:16-31; Psalm 66:8-20; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21
May 14, 2017, Fifth Sunday of Easter
Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.
Acts 6:1-9, 7:2a, 51-60; Psalm 146; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14
May 7, 2017, Fourth Sunday of Easter
They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and prayer.
Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
April 30, 2017, Third Sunday of Easter
Peter said to them, ‘Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’
Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-14; 1 Peter 1:17-25; Luke 24:13-35
April 23, 2017, Second Sunday of Easter
Every day, in the temple and at home, they never stopped teaching and preaching Jesus, the Christ.
Acts 5:29-42; Psalm 148; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
April 16, 2017, Resurrection of our Lord
You are my God, and I will give thanks to you. You are my God, I will exalt you. Oh give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
Easter Sunrise - Exodus 14:10-15:1; Psalm 118:15-29; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; John 20:1-18. Easter Day - Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 116; Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 28:1-10
April 9, 2017, Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday
But I trust in you, Yahweh. I said, ‘You are my God.’
John 12:12-19; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:1-27:66
April 2, 2017, Fifth Sunday in Lent
Jesus said to her, ‘Didn’t I tell you that if you believed, you would see God’s glory?’
Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:1-11; John 11:1-45 (46-53)
March 26, 2017, Fourth Sunday in Lent
Who is blind, but my servant? Or who is as deaf as my messenger whom I send? Who is as blind as he who is at peace, and as blind as Yahweh’s servant? You see many things, but don’t observe. His ears are open, but he doesn’t listen.
Isaiah 42:14-21; Psalm 142; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
March 19, 2017, Third Sunday in Lent
Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ; through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95:1-9; Romans 5:1-8; John 4:5-26 (27-30, 39-42)
March 12, 2017, Second Sunday in Lent
So Abram went, as Yahweh had told him.
Genesis 12:1-9; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-8, 13-17; John 3:1-17
March 5, 2017, First Sunday in Lent
Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man to whom Yahweh doesn’t impute iniquity, in whose spirit there is no deceit.
Genesis 3:1-21; Psalm 32:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11
February 26, 2017, Transfiguration of Our Lord
For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
Exodus 24:8-16; Psalm 2:6-12; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
February 19, 2017, Seventh Sunday of Epiphany
Turn my heart toward your statutes, not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things. Revive me in your ways.
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18; Psalm 119:33-40; 1 Corinthians 3:10-23; Matthew 5:38-48
February 12, 2017, Sixth Sunday of Epiphany
If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 119:1-8; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Matthew 5:21-37
February 5, 2017, Fifth Sunday of Epiphany
Things which an eye didn’t see, and an ear didn’t hear, which didn’t enter into the heart of man, these God has prepared for those who love him.
Isaiah 58:3-9a; Psalm 112:1-9; 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16); Matthew 5:13-20
January 29, 2017, Fourth Sunday of Epiphany
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12
January 22, 2017, Third Sunday after the Epiphany
They immediately left their nets and followed him.
Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1-9 (10-14); 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-25
January 15, 2017, Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Yahweh has called me from the womb; from the inside of my mother he has mentioned my name.
Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42a
January 8, 2017, Baptism of Our Lord
...and make you a covenant for the people...
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Romans 6:1-11; Matthew 3:13-17
January 1, 2017, The Name of Jesus
So they shall put my name on the children of Israel; and I will bless them.
Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 8; Galatians 4:4-7 or Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 2:15-21
December 25, 2016, Christmas Day
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news, who proclaims salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’
Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 2; Hebrews 1:1-6 (7-12); John 1:1-14 (15-18)
December 18, 2016, Fourth Sunday in Advent
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin will conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:10-17; Psalm 24; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
December 11, 2016, Third Sunday in Advent
A highway will be there, a road, and it will be called The Holy Way.
Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146; James 5:7-11; Matthew 11:2-15
December 4, 2016, Second Sunday in Advent
His delight will be in the fear of Yahweh. He will not judge by the sight of his eyes, neither decide by the hearing of his ears; but with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with equity for the humble of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked.
Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12
November 20, 2016, Christ the King
‘They shall be mine,’ says Yahweh of Armies, ‘my own possession in the day that I make, and I will spare them, as a man spares his own son who serves him.’
Malachi 3:13-18; Psalm 46; Colossians 1:13-20; Luke 23:27-43
November 13, 2016, Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost
As for these things which you see, the days will come, in which there will not be left here one stone on another that will not be thrown down.
Malachi 4:1-6; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:(1-5)6-13; Luke 21:5-28(29-36)
November 6, 2016, All Saints Sunday
All the angels were standing around the throne, the elders, and the four living creatures; and they fell on their faces before his throne, and worshiped God, saying, ‘Amen! Blessing, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and might, be to our God forever and ever! Amen.’
Revelation 7:(2-8) 9-17; Psalm 149; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
October 30, 2016, Reformation Sunday
I saw an angel flying in mid heaven, having an eternal Good News to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth, and to every nation, tribe, language, and people.
Revelation 14:6-7; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
October 23, 2016, Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
Yahweh said to Cain, ‘Why are you angry? Why has the expression of your face fallen? If you do well, won’t it be lifted up? If you don’t do well, sin crouches at the door. Its desire is for you, but you are to rule over it.’
Genesis 4:1-15; Psalm 5; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-17
October 16, 2016, Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost
But you remain in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them.
Genesis 32:22-30; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8
October 9, 2016, Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
Then he said to him, ‘Get up, and go your way. Your faith has healed you.’
Ruth 1:1-19a; Psalm 111; 2 Timothy 2:1-13; Luke 17:11-19
October 2, 2016, Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Trust in him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before him. God is a refuge for us.
Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Psalm 62; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:1-10
September 25, 2016, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, that those who want to pass from here to you are not able, and that no one may cross over from there to us.
Amos 6:1-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 3:1-13; Luke 16:19-31
September 18, 2016, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they scoffed at him.
Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-15; Luke 16:1-15
September 11, 2016, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
When he has found it, he carries it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
Ezekiel 34:11-24; Psalm 119:169-176; 1 Timothy 1:(5-11) 12-17; Luke 15:1-10
September 4, 2016, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Whoever doesn’t bear his own cross, and come after me, can’t be my disciple.
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-35
August 28, 2016, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
So that with good courage we say, ‘The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?’
Proverbs 25:2-10; Psalm 131; Hebrews 13:1-17; Luke 14:1-14
August 21, 2016, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
It is for discipline that you endure. God deals with you as with children, for what son is there whom his father doesn’t discipline?
Isaiah 66:18-23; Psalm 50:1-15; Hebrews 12:4-24 (25-29); Luke 13:22-30
August 14, 2016, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Isn’t my word like fire? says Yahweh; and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?
Jeremiah 23:16-29; Psalm 119:81-88; Hebrews 11:17-31 (32-40) 12:1-3; Luke 12:49-53 (54-56)
August 7, 2016, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Our soul has waited for Yahweh. He is our help and our shield.
Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:12-22; Hebrews 11:1-16; Luke 12:22-34 (35-40)
July 31, 2016, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
There is nothing better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and make his soul enjoy good in his labor. This also I saw, that it is from the hand of God.
Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:18-26; Psalm 100; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
July 17, 2016, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?
Genesis 18:1-10a (10b-14); Psalm 27:(1-6) 7-14; Colossians 1:15-29; Luke 10:38-42
July 10, 2016, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Then Jesus said to him, 'Go and do likewise.
Leviticus (18:1-5) 19:9-19; Psalm 41; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37
July 3, 2016, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
But into whatever city you enter, and they don't receive you, go out into its streets and say, "Even the dust from your city that clings to us, we wipe off against you. Nevertheless know this, that God's Kingdom has come near to you.
Isaiah 66:10-14; Psalm 66:1-8; Galatians 6:1-10, 14-18; Luke 10:1-20
June 26, 2016, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
I, even I only, am left...
1 Kings 19:9b-21; Psalm 16; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62
June 19, 2016, Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
Salvation belongs to Yahweh. Your blessing be on your people.
Isaiah 65:1-9; Psalm 3; Galatians 3:23-4:7; Luke 8:26-39
June 12, 2016, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much.
2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-14; Psalm 32:1-7; Galatians 2:15-21, 3:10-14; Luke 7:36-8:3
June 5, 2016, Third Sunday after Pentecost
To the end that my heart may sing praise to you, and not be silent. Yahweh my God, I will give thanks to you forever!
1 Kings 17:17-24; Psalm 30; Galatians 1:11-24; Luke 7:11-17
May 29, 2016, Second Sunday after Pentecost
Sing to Yahweh! Bless his name! Proclaim his salvation from day to day!
1 Kings 8:22-24, 27-29, 41-43; Psalm 96:1-9; Galatians 1:1-12; Luke 7:1-10
May 22, 2016, Holy Trinity Sunday
My delight was with the sons of men.
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Psalm 8; Acts 2:14a, 22-36; John 8:48-59
May 8, 2016, Seventh Sunday of Easter
Not for these only do I pray, but for those also who believe in me through their word, that they may all be one; even as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that you sent me.
Acts 1:12-26; Psalm 133; Revelation 22:1-6 (7-11) 12-20; John 17:20-26
May 1, 2016, Sixth Sunday of Easter
I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God, the Almighty, and the Lamb, are its temple.
Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:9-14, 21-27; John 16:23-33
April 24, 2016, Fifth Sunday of Easter
I heard a loud voice out of heaven saying, 'Behold, God's dwelling is with people, and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.'
Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-7; John 16:12-22
April 3, 2016, Second Sunday of Easter
We are His witnesses of these things; and so also is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.
Acts 5:12-20 (21-32); Psalm 148; Revelation 1:4-18; John 20:19-31
March 27, 2016, Resurrection of our Lord
But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives.
Easter Sunrise -- Job 19:23-27; Psalm 118:15-19; 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; John 20:1-18 or Easter Day -- Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 16; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26; Luke 24:1-12
March 20, 2016, Palm Sunday and Sunday of the Passion
For Jehovah will judge his people, And repent himself for his servants; When he seeth that their power is gone, And there is none remaining, shut up or left at large.
John 12:12-19; Deuteronomy 32:36-39; Psalm 118:19-29; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 22:1-23:56
March 13, 2016, Fifth Sunday in Lent
But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned one with another, saying, This is the heir; let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.
Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; Luke 20:9-20
March 6, 2016, Fourth Sunday in Lent
But it was meet to make merry and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
Isaiah 12:1-6; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
February 28, 2016, Third Sunday in Lent
...for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Ezekiel 33:7-20; Psalm 83; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
February 14, 2016, First Sunday in Lent
For, whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-13; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13
February 7, 2016, Transfiguration Sunday
And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my chosen: hear ye him.
Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 99; Hebrews 3:1-6; Luke 9:28-36
January 31, 2016, Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Bow down thine ear unto me, and save me.
Jeremiah 1:4-10 (17-19); Psalm 71:1-6 (7-11); 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:13; Luke 4:31-44
January 24, 2016, Third Sunday after the Epiphany
And all bare him witness, and wondered at the words of grace which proceeded out of his mouth: and they said, Is not this Joseph's son?
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19:(1-6) 7-14; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:16-30
January 17, 2016, Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Thou shalt also be a crown of beauty in the hand of Jehovah, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.
Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 128; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11
January 10, 2016, Baptism of Jesus
Fear not; for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west; I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back; bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the end of the earth; every one that is called by my name, and whom I have created for my glory, whom I have formed, yea, whom I have made.
Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Romans 6:1-11; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
January 3, 2016, Christmas 2
How sweet are thy words unto my taste! Yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
1 Kings 3:4-15; Psalm 119:97-104; Ephesians 1:3-14; Luke 2:40-52
December 27, 2015, Christmas 1
Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart...
Exodus 13:1-3a, 11-15; Psalm 111; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:22-40
December 20, 2015, Fourth Sunday of Advent
And this man shall be our peace.
Micah 5:2-5a; Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45 (46-56)
December 13, 2015, Third Sunday of Advent
Jehovah hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the King of Israel, even Jehovah, is in the midst of thee; thou shalt not fear evil any more.
Zephaniah 3:14-20; Psalm 85; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 7:18-28 (29-35)
December 6, 2015, Second Sunday of Advent
But who can abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner's fire, and like fuller's soap: and he will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he will purify the sons of Levi, and refine them as gold and silver; and they shall offer unto Jehovah offerings in righteousness.
Malachi 3:1-7b; Psalm 66:1-12; Philippians 1:2-11; Luke 3:1-14 (15-20)
November 29, 2015, First Sunday of Advent
Guide me in thy truth, and teach me; For thou art the God of my salvation; For thee do I wait all the day.
Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36
November 22, 2015, Christ the King Sunday
Jehovah reigneth; he is clothed with majesty; Jehovah is clothed with strength; he hath girded himself therewith: The world also is established, that it cannot be moved.
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 93; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37
November 15, 2015, Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved.
Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-25; Mark 13:1-13
November 8, 2015, Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
This poor widow cast in more than all they that are casting into the treasury: for they all did cast in of their superfluity; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.
1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44
November 1, 2015, All Saints Sunday
Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is Jehovah; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 24; Revelation 21:1-6a; John 11:32-44
October 25, 2015, Reformation Sunday
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
October 18, 2015, Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart.
Ecclesiastes 5:10-20; Psalm 119:9-16; Hebrews 4:1-13 (14-16); Mark 10:23-31
October 11, 2015, Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
And Jesus looking upon him loved him...
Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalm 90: 12-17; Hebrews 3:12-19; Mark 10:17-22
October 4, 2015, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest haply we drift away from them.
Genesis 2:18-25; Psalm 128; Hebrews 2:1-13 (14-18); Mark 10:2-16
September 27, 2015, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
I will sing unto Jehovah as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have any being.
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29; Psalm 104:27-35; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50
September 20, 2015, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you.
Jeremiah 11:18-20; Psalm 54; James 3:13-4:10; Mark 9:30-37
September 13, 2015, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
And he said unto them, This kind can come out by nothing, save by prayer.
Isaiah 50:4-10; Psalm 116:1-9; James 3:1-12; Mark 9:14-29
September 6, 2015, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is become guilty of all.
Isaiah 35:4-7a; Psalm 146; James 2:1-10, 14-18; Mark 7:(24-30) 31-37
August 30, 2015, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
If any man hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Psalm 119:129-136; Ephesians 6:10-20; Mark 7:14-23
August 23, 2015, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Ye leave the commandment of God, and hold fast the tradition of men.
Isaiah 29:11-19; Psalm 14; Ephesians 5:22-33; Mark 7:1-13
August 16, 2015, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
And the people answered and said, Far be it from us that we should forsake Jehovah, to serve other gods.
Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18; Psalm 34:12-22; Ephesians 5:6-21; John 6:51-69
August 9, 2015, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of God.
1 Kings 19:1-8; Psalm 34:1-8; Ephesians 4:17-5:2; John 6:35-51
August 2, 2015, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
My mouth shall speak the praise of Jehovah; And let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 145:10-21; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:22-35
July 26, 2015, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 136:1-9; Ephesians 3:14-21; Mark 6:45-56
July 19, 2015, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
But now in Christ Jesus ye that once were far off are made nigh in the blood of Christ.
Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-44
July 12, 2015, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Thus he showed me: and, behold, the Lord stood beside a wall made by a plumb-line, with a plumb-line in his hand.
Amos 7:7-15; Psalm 85:(1-7) 8-13; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29
July 5, 2015, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Wherefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in injuries, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Ezekiel 2:1-5; Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10; Mark 6:1-13
June 28, 2015, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing; Thou hast loosed my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Jehovah my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
Lamentations 3:22-33; Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, 13-15; Mark 5:21-43
June 21, 2015, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Our help is in the name of Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.
Job 38:1-11; Psalm 124; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41
June 7, 2015, Second Sunday after Pentecost
For whosoever shall do the will of God, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
Genesis 3:8-15; Psalm 130; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35
May 31, 2015, Holy Trinity
Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?
Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Acts 2:14a, 22-36; John 3:1-17
May 24, 2015, Day of Pentecost
And I will put my Spirit in you, and ye shall live, and I will place you in your own land: and ye shall know that I, Jehovah, have spoken it and performed it, saith Jehovah.
Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 139:1-12 (13-16); Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15
May 17, 2015, Seventh Sunday of Easter
He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in him: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he hath not believed in the witness that God hath borne concerning his Son.
Acts 1:12-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-15; John 17:11b-19
May 10, 2015, Sixth Sunday of Easter
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17
May 3, 2015, Fifth Sunday of Easter
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for apart from me ye can do nothing.
Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 150, 1 John 4:1-11 [12-21], John 15:1-8
April 26, 2015, Fourth Sunday of Easter
Hereby know we love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Acts 4:1-12, Psalm 23, 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18
April 19, 2015, Third Sunday of Easter
Beloved, now are we children of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be. We know that, if he shall be manifested, we shall be like him; for we shall see him even as he is.
Acts 3:11-21; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48
April 12, 2015, Second Sunday of Easter
...and these things we write, that our joy may be made full.
Acts 4:32-35, Psalm 148, 1 John 1:1-2:2, John 20:19-31
March 29, 2015, Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion
But I trusted in thee, O Jehovah: I said, Thou art my God.
John 12:12-19; Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:26-15:47
March 22, 2015, Fifth Sunday of Lent
For the Son of man also came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 119:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:[32-34] 35-45
March 15, 2015, Fourth Sunday of Lent
For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him.
Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-9; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21
March 8, 2015, Third Sunday in Lent
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption: that, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.
Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 2:13-22 (23-25)
March 1, 2015, Second Sunday in Lent
And he asked them, But who say ye that I am? Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ.
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 5:1-11; Mark 8:27-38
February 22, 2015, First Sunday in Lent
The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe in the gospel.
Genesis 22:1-18; Psalm 25:1-10; James 1:12-18; Mark 1:9-15
February 15, 2015, Transfiguration
But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord the Spirit.
Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 3:12-13 (14-18); 4:1-6; Mark 9:2-9
February 8, 2015, Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Jehovah taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his lovingkindness.
Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11; 1 Corinthians 9:16-27; Mark 1:29-39
February 1, 2015, Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
And they were astonished at his teaching: For he taught them as having authority, and not as the scribes.
Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28
January 25, 2015, Third Sunday after the Epiphany
And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.
Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 (32-35); Mark 1:14-20
January 18, 2015, Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Jesus answered and said unto him, Because I said unto thee, I saw thee underneath the fig tree, believest thou? thou shalt see greater things than these.
1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51
January 11, 2015, Baptism of Jesus
The voice of Jehovah is powerful; The voice of Jehovah is full of majesty.
Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11
January 4, 2015, Second Sunday after Christmas
And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions: and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
1 Kings 3:4-15; Psalm 119:97-104; Ephesians 1:3-14; Luke 2:40-52
December 28, 2014, First Sunday after Christmas
I will greatly rejoice in Jehovah, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with a garland, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 111; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40
December 21, 2014, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Now to him that is able...
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Psalm 89:1-5 [19-26]; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
December 14, 2014, Third Sunday of Advent
Turn again our captivity, O Jehovah, as the streams in the South.
Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8
December 7, 2014, Second Sunday of Advent
The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; but the word of our God shall stand forever.
Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8
November 30, 2014, First Sunday of Advent
For we are all become as one that is unclean, and all our righteousnesses are as a polluted garment: and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.
Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37
November 23, 2014, Christ the King Sunday
Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 95:1-7a; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46
November 16, 2014, Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Now after a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and maketh a reckoning with them.
Zephaniah 1:7-16; Psalm 90:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
November 9, 2014, Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Amos 5:18-24; Psalm 70; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13
November 2, 2014, All Saints Sunday
Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are.
Revelation 9:9-17; Psalm 34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
October 26, 2014, Reformation Sunday
But now apart from the law a righteousness of God hath been manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ unto all them that believe; for there is no distinction; for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: whom God set forth to be a propitiation, through faith, in his blood, to show his righteousness because of the passing over of the sins done aforetime, in the forbearance of God; for the showing, I say, of his righteousness at this present season: that he might himself be just, and the justifier of him that hath faith in Jesus. Where then is the glorying? It is excluded. By what manner of law? of works? Nay: but by a law of faith.
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
October 19, 2014, Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
And ye became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit; so that ye became an ensample to all that believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.
Isaiah 45:1-7; Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13]; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22
October 12, 2014, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.
Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:4-13; Matthew 22:1-14
October 5, 2014, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Turn again, we beseech thee, O God of hosts: Look down from heaven, and behold, and visit this vine, and the stock which thy right hand planted, And the branch that thou madest strong for thyself.
Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:7-18; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46
September 28, 2014, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Yea, and if I am offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all: and in the same manner do ye also joy, and rejoice with me.
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Psalm 25:1-10; Philippians 2:1-4 (5-13) 14-18; Matthew 21:23-32
September 21, 2014, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Isaiah 55:6-9; Psalm 27:1-9; Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30; Matthew 20:1-16
September 14, 2014, Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
And the lord of that servant, being moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt.
Genesis 50:15-21; Psalm 103:1-12; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35
September 7, 2014, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.
Ezekiel 33:7-9; Psalm 32:1-7; Romans 13:1-10; Matthew 18:1-20
August 31, 2014, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
For whosoever would save his life shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake shall find it.
Jeremiah 15:15-21; Psalm 26; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28
August 24, 2014, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?
Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 138; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20
August 17, 2014, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Oh let the nations be glad and sing for joy; For thou wilt judge the peoples with equity, And govern the nations upon earth.
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Psalm 67; Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, 28-32; Matthew 15:21-28
August 10, 2014,Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding.
Job 38:4-18; Psalm 18:1-6 (7-16); Romans 10:5-17; Matthew 14:22-33
August 3, 2014,Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
And they all ate, and were filled: and they took up that which remained over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full.
Isaiah 55:1-5; Psalm 136:1-9 [23-26]; Romans 9:1-5 [6-13]; Matthew 14:13-21
July 20, 2014,Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He that hath ears, let him hear.
Isaiah 44:6-8; Psalm 119:57-64; Romans 8:18-27; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
July 13, 2014,Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
For ye received not the spirit of bondage again unto fear; but ye received the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
Isaiah 55:10-13; Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13; Romans 8:12-17; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
July 6, 2014, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes: yea, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight.
Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 145:1-14; Romans 7:14-25a; Matthew 11:25-30
June 29, 2014,Third Sunday after Pentecost
Nevertheless hear thou now this word that I speak in thine ears, and in the ears of all the people.
Jeremiah 28:5-9; Psalm 119:153-160; Romans 7:1-13; Matthew 10:34-42
June 22, 2014,Second Sunday after Pentecost
He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honor him. With long life will I satisfy him, And show him my salvation.
Jeremiah 20:7-13; Psalm 91:1-10 (11-16); Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:5a, 21-33
June 15, 2014,Holy Trinity
And when they saw him, they worshipped him; but some doubted.
Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Psalm 8; Acts 2:14a, 22-36; Matthew 28:16-20
June 8, 2014,Day of Pentecost
Mine eyes are ever toward Jehovah; For he will pluck my feet out of the net.
Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 25:1-15; Acts 2:1-21; John 7:37-39
June 1, 2014,Seventh Sunday of Easter
Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time; casting all your anxiety upon him, because he careth for you.
Acts 1:12-26; Psalm 68:1-10; 1 Peter 4:12-19, 5:6-11; John 17:1-11
May 25, 2014,Sixth Sunday of Easter
If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may be with you for ever, even the Spirit of truth: whom the world cannot receive; for it beholdeth him not, neither knoweth him: ye know him; for he abideth with you, and shall be in you.
Acts 17:16-31; Psalm 66:8-20; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21
May 18, 2014,Fifth Sunday of Easter
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God.
Acts 6:1-9, 7:2a, 7:51-60; Psalm 146; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14
May 11, 2014,Fourth Sunday of Easter
I am the door; by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and go out, and shall find pasture.
Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
May 4, 2014,Third Sunday of Easter
Gracious is Jehovah, and righteous; Yea, our God is merciful.
Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-14; 1 Peter 1:17-25; Luke 24:13-35
April 27, 2014,Second Sunday of Easter
But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.
Acts 5:29-42; Psalm 148; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
April 20, 2014,Resurrection of our Lord, Easter Day
For ye died, and your life is hid with Christ in God.
Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 16; Colossians 3:1-4; Matthew 28:1-10
April 13, 2014, Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday
For the Lord Jehovah will help me; therefore have I not been confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame.
John 12:12-19; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:1-27:66
April 6, 2014, Fifth Sunday in Lent
There is therefore now no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus.
Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:1-11; John 11:1-45 (46-53)
March 30, 2014, Fourth Sunday in Lent
It pleased Jehovah, for his righteousness’ sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.
Isaiah 42:14-21; Psalm 142; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
March 23, 2014, Third Sunday in Lent
Jesus answered and said unto her, Every one that drinketh of this water shall thirst again: but whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall become in him a well of water springing up unto eternal life.
Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-26 [27-30, 39-42]
March 16, 2014, Second Sunday in Lent
But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness.
Genesis 12:1-9; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-8, 13-17; John 3:1-17
March 9, 2014, First Sunday of Lent
And the tempter came and said unto him…
Genesis 3:1-21; Psalm 32:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11
March 2, 2014, Transfiguration of Our Lord
And Jesus came and touched them and said, Arise, and be not afraid.
Exodus 24:8-18; Psalm 2:6-12; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
February 23, 2014, Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
For he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust.
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18; Psalm 119:33-40; 1 Corinthians 3:10-23; Matthew 5:38-48
February 16, 2014, Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
…and whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of the hell of fire.
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 119:1-8; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Matthew 5:21-37
February 9, 2014, Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Ye are the salt of the earth…
Isaiah 58:3-9a; Psalm 112:1-9; 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16]; Matthew 5:13-20
February 2, 2014, Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Seeing that Jews ask for signs, and Greeks seek after wisdom…
Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12
January 26, 2014,, Third Sunday after the Epiphany
The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.
Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1-9 (10-14); 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-25
January 19, 2014,, Second Sunday after the Epiphany
He brought him unto Jesus.
Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42a
January 12, 2014,, Baptism of our Lord
But if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him; knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death no more hath dominion over him.
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29:1-11; Romans 6:1-11; Matthew 3:13-17
December 22, 2013,, Fourth Sunday in Advent
Who is this King of glory? Jehovah of hosts, He is the King of glory.
Isaiah 7:10-17; Psalm 24; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
December 15, 2013,, Third Sunday of Advent
Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God; he will come and save you.
Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11
December 8, 2013, Second Sunday in Advent
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the root of Jesse, that standeth for an ensign of the peoples, unto him shall the nations seek; and his resting-place shall be glorious.
Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12
December 1, 2013, First Sunday in Advent
But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44
November 24, 2013, Christ the King
And he said, Jesus, remember me when thou comest in thy kingdom.
Malachi 3:13-18; Psalm 46; Colossians 1:13-20; Luke 23:27-43
November 17, 2013, Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in which there shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.
Malachi 4:1-6; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:(1-5) 6-13; Luke 21:5-28 (29-36)
November 10, 2013, Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
He hath also established them for ever and ever: He hath made a decree which shall not pass away.
Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 148; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8, 13-17; Luke 20:27-40
November 3, 2013, All Saints Sunday
Praise ye Jehovah. Sing unto Jehovah a new song, And his praise in the assembly of the saints.
Revelation 7:(2-8) 9-17; Psalm 149; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
October 27, 2013, Reformation Sunday
Fear God, and give him glory; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made the heaven and the earth and sea and fountains of waters.
Revelation 14:6-7; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
October 13, 2013, Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do his commandments: His praise endureth for ever.
Ruth 1:1-19a; Psalm 111; 2 Timothy 2:1-13; Luke 17:11-19
October 6, 2013, Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
And if he sin against thee seven times in the day, and seven times turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.
Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Psalm 62; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:1-10
September 29, 2013, St. Michael and All Angels
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God.
Daniel 10:10-14, 12:1-3; Psalm 146; Revelation 12:7-12; Matthew 18:1-11
September 22, 2013, Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost
And the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things; and they scoffed at him.
Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-15; Luke 16:1-15
September 15, 2013, Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost
Even so, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
Ezekiel 34:11-24; Psalm 119:169-176; 1 Timothy 1:(5-11) 12-17; Luke 15:1-10
September 8, 2013, Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Having confidence in thine obedience I write unto thee, knowing that thou wilt do even beyond what I say.
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33
September 1, 2013, Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost
Jehovah, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty; Neither do I exercise myself in great matters, Or in things too wonderful for me.
Proverbs 25:2-10; Psalm 131; Hebrews 13:1-7; Luke 14:1-14
August 25, 2013, Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost
When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, open to us; and he shall answer and say to you, I know you not whence ye are…
Isaiah 66:18-23; Psalm 50:1-15; Hebrews 12:4-24 (25-29); Luke 13:22-30
August 11, 2013, Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost
By faith we understand that the worlds have been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen hath not been made out of things which appear.
Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:12-22; Hebrews 11:1-16; Luke 12:22-34 (35-40)
August 4, 2013, Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost
This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:18-26; Psalm 100; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
July 28, 2013, Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
And it came to pass, as he was praying in a certain place, that when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, even as John also taught his disciples.
Genesis 18:(17-19) 20-33; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:6-15 [16-19]; Luke 11:1-13
July 21, 2013, Ninth Sunday After Pentecost
When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; My heart said unto thee, Thy face, Jehovah, will I seek.
Genesis 18:1-10a (10b-14); Psalm 27:(1-6) 7-14; Colossians 1:21-29; Luke 10:38-42
July 14, 2013, Eighth Sunday After Pentecost
Mine ordinances shall ye do, and my statutes shall ye keep, to walk therein: I am Jehovah your God.
Leviticus (18:1-5) 19:9-18; Psalm 41; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37
July 7, 2013, Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject unto us in thy name.
Isaiah 66:10-14; Psalm 66:1-7 (8); Galatians 6:1-10, 14-18; Luke 10:1-20
June 30, 2013, Sixth Sunday After Pentecost
For freedom did Christ set us free: stand fast therefore, and be not entangled again in a yoke of bondage.
1 Kings 19:9b-21; Psalm 16; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62
June 23, 2013, Fifth Sunday After Pentecost
And they went out to see what had come to pass; and they came to Jesus, and found the man, from whom the demons were gone out, sitting, clothed and in his right mind, at the feet of Jesus: and they were afraid.
Isaiah 65:1-9; Psalm 3; Galatians 3:23-4:7; Luke 8:26-39
June 16, 2013, Fourth Sunday After Pentecost
And he said unto the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.
2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-14; Psalm 32:1-7; Galatians 2:15-21, 3:10-14; Luke 7:36-8:3
June 9, 2013, Third Sunday After Pentecost
O Jehovah, thou hast brought up my soul from Sheol; Thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
1 Kings 17:17-24; Psalm 30; Galatians 1:11-24; Luke 7:11-17
June 2, 2013, Second Sunday After Pentecost
But will God in very deed dwell on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded!
1 Kings 8:22-24, 27-29, 41-43; Psalm 96:1-9; Galatians 1:1-12; Luke 7:1-10
May 26, 2013, Holy Trinity
Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was born, I am.
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Psalm 8; Acts 2:14a, 22-36; John 8:48-59
May 19, 2013, Pentecost
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may be with you for ever, even the Spirit of truth: whom the world cannot receive; for it beholdeth him not, neither knoweth him: ye know him; for he abideth with you, and shall be in you.
Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 143; Acts 2:1-21; John 14:8-17
May 12, 2013, Seventh Sunday of Easter
And the glory which thou hast given me I have given unto them; that they may be one, even as we are one; I in them, and thou in me, that they may be perfected into one; that the world may know that thou didst send me, and lovedst them, even as thou lovedst me.
Acts 1:12-26; Psalm 133; Revelation 22:1-6 (7-11) 12-20; John 17:20-26
May 5, 2013, Sixth Sunday of Easter
And the city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine upon it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamp thereof is the Lamb.
Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:9-14, 21-27; John 16:23-33
April 28, 2013, Fifth Sunday of Easter
I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-7; John 16:12-22
April 21, 2013, Fourth Sunday of Easter
For I shrank not from declaring unto you the whole counsel of God.
Acts 20:17-35; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30
April 14, 2013, Third Sunday of Easter
But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles and kings, and the children of Israel: for I will show him how many things he must suffer for my name's sake.
Acts 9:1-22, Psalm 30, Revelation 5:(1-7) 8-14, John 21:1-14 (15-19)
March 31, 2013, Easter Sunrise or Easter Day
The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the ox; and dust shall be the serpent's food. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith Jehovah.
Job 19:23-27, Psalm 118:12-19; 1 Corinthians 15:51-57, John 20:1-18 or Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 16; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26; Luke 24:1-12
March 24, 2013, Palm/Passion Sunday
And he will say, Where are their gods, The rock in which they took refuge.
John 12:12-19 (Processional); Deuteronomy 32:36-39; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 22:39-23:56
March 17, 2013, Fifth Sunday in Lent
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now shall it spring forth; shall ye not know it?”
Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; Luke 20:9-20
March 10, 2013, Fourth Sunday in Lent
Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
Isaiah 12:1-6; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
March 3, 2013, Third Sunday in Lent
As I live, saith the Lord Jehovah, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
Ezekiel 33:7-20; Psalm 85; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
February 24, 2013, Second Sunday in Lent
I am in your hand: do with me as is good and right in your eyes.
Jeremiah 26:8-15; Psalm 4; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35
February 17, 2013, First Sunday in Lent
And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led in the Spirit in the wilderness…
Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-13; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13
February 10, 2013, Transfiguration Sunday
Thou answeredst them, O Jehovah our God: Thou wast a God that forgavest them, Though thou tookest vengeance of their doings.
Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 99; Hebrews 3:1-6; Luke 9:28-36
February 3, 2013, Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
For now we see in a mirror, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know fully even as also I was fully known.
Jeremiah 1:4-10 (17-19); Psalm 71:1-6 (7-11); 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:13; Luke 4:31-44
January 27, 2013, Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye grieved; for the joy of Jehovah is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19 (1-6) 7-14; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:16-30
January 20, 2013, Second Sunday after the Epiphany
For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee; and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.
Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 128; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11
January 13, 2013, Baptism of Jesus
We were buried therefore with him through baptism unto death: that like as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life.
Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Romans 6:1-11; Luke 3:15-22
January 6, 2013, Epiphany of Our Lord
And nations shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.
Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-11 (12-15); Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
December 30, 2012, Christmas One
And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Exodus 13:1-3a, 11-15; Psalm 111; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:22-40
December 23, 2012, Fourth Sunday in Advent
For he hath looked upon the low estate of his handmaid: For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
Micah 5:2-5a; Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-55
December 16, 2012, Third Sunday in Advent
But what went ye out to see?
Zephaniah 3:14-20; Psalm 85; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 7:18-35
December 9, 2012, Second Sunday in Advent
And the multitudes asked him, saying, What then must we do?
Malachi 3:1-7b; Psalm 66:1-12; Philippians 1:2-11; Luke 3:1-14 (15-20)
December 2, 2012, First Sunday in Advent
The meek will he guide in justice; And the meek will he teach his way.
Jeremiah 33:14-16: Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36
November 25, 2012, Christ the King Sunday
And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all the peoples, nations, and languages should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 93; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37
November 18, 2012, Pentecost Twenty-five
And they that are wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever
Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 1; Hebrews 10:11-14 [15-18] 19-25; Mark 13:1-8
November 11, 2012, Pentecost Twenty-four
The jar of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of Jehovah, which he spake by Elijah.
1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44
November 4, 2012, Pentecost Twenty-three
Hear, O Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah: and thou shalt love Jehovah thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.
Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Psalm 119:1-8; Hebrews 9:11-14; Mark 12:28-34
October 28, 2012, Pentecost Twenty-two
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 126; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52
October 21, 2012, Pentecost Twenty-One
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalm 91:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45
October 14, 2012, Pentecost Twenty
Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish justice in the gate: it may be that Jehovah, the God of hosts, will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.
Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalm 90: 12-17; Hebrews 4:12-18; Mark 10:17-31
October 7, 2012, Pentecost Nineteen
And Jehovah God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a help meet for him.
Genesis 2:18-24; Psalm 8; Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-26
September 30, 2012, Pentecost Eighteen
Keep back thy servant from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be upright, and I shall be clear from great transgression.
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29; Psalm 19:7-14; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50
September 23, 2012, Pentecost Seventeen
Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom.
Jeremiah 11:18-20; Psalm 54; James 3:13-4:10; Mark 9:30-37
September 16, 2012, Pentecost Sixteen
And he called unto him the multitude with his disciples, and said unto them, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Isaiah 50:4-9; Psalm 116:1-9; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38
September 2, 2012,, Pentecost Fourteen
This people honoreth me with their lips, But their heart is far from me. But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Psalm 15; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
August 19, 2012, Pentecost Twelve
Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Proverbs 9:1-6; Psalm 34:9-14; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58
August 12, 2012, Pentecost Eleven
Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good: Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him.
1 Kings 19:4-8; Psalm 34:1-8; Ephesians 4:25-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51
August 5, 2012, Pentecost Ten
But unto each one of us was the grace given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 78:23-29; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:24-35
July 29, 2012, Pentecost Nine
Whence are we to buy bread, that these may eat?
2 Kings 4:42-44; Psalm 145:10-18; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21
July 22, 2012, Pentecost Eight
And he came forth and saw a great multitude, and he had compassion on them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.
Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
July 15, 2012, Pentecost Seven
Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him, That glory may dwell in our land.
Amos 7:7-15; Psalm 85:8-13; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29
July 8, 2012, Pentecost Six
And they, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear, (for they are a rebellious house,) yet shall know that there hath been a prophet among them.
Ezekiel 2:1-5; Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13
July 1, 2012, Pentecost Five
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might become rich
Lamentations 3:22-33 or Wisdom 1:13-15, 2:23-24; Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43
June 24, 2012, Pentecost Four
Why are ye fearful? have ye not yet faith?
Job 38:1-11; Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41
June 17, 2012, Pentecost Three
And all the trees of the field shall know that I, Jehovah, have brought down the high tree, have exalted the low tree, have dried up the green tree, and have made the dry tree to flourish; I, Jehovah, have spoken and have done it.
Ezekiel 17:22-24; Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 [11-13] 14-17; Mark 4:26-34
June 10, 2012, Pentecost Two
I will give thee thanks with my whole heart: Before the gods will I sing praises unto thee.
1 Samuel 8:4-15 or Genesis 3:8-15; Psalm 138 or Psalm 130; 1 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Mark 3:20-35
June 3, 2012, Holy Trinity
And I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, Here am I; send me.
Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17
May 13, 2012, Six Easter
Hereby we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and do his commandments.
Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17
May 6, 2012, Five Easter
And this commandment have we from him, that he who loveth God love his brother also.
Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8
April 29, 2012, Four Easter
And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved.
Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18
April 22, 2012, Three Easter
Every one that doeth sin doeth also lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.
Acts 3:12-19: Psalm 4: 1 John 3:1-7: Luke 24:36b-48
April 8, 2012, Easter Day
I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of Jehovah.
Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8; Other options: Isaiah 25:6-9; John 20:1-18
April 1, 2012, Palm/Passion Sunday
My times are in thy hand: Deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me.
Palm Processional: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29, Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16. Passion: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 15:1-39 [40-47]
March 25, 2012, Fifth Sunday in Lent
Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, And done that which is evil in thy sight; That thou mayest be justified when thou speakest, And be clear when thou judgest.
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm 119:9-16; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33
March 18, 2012, Fourth Sunday in Lent
… wherein ye once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the powers of the air, of the spirit that now worketh in the sons of disobedience…
Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21
March 11, 2012, Third Sunday of Lent
The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple. The precepts of Jehovah are right, rejoicing the heart: The commandment of Jehovah is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of Jehovah is clean, enduring for ever: The ordinances of Jehovah are true, and righteous altogether.
Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22
March 4, 2012, Second Sunday in Lent
Ye that fear Jehovah, praise him; All ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; And stand in awe of him, all ye the seed of Israel.
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:22-30; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38
February 26, 2012, First Sunday in Lent
And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth.
Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15
February 19, 2012, Transfiguration
And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled in them that perish.
2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9
February 12, 2012, Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
And being moved with compassion, he stretched forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou made clean.
2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45
February 5, 2012, Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
I am become all things to all men, that I may by all means save some.
Isaiah 40:21-31;Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39
January 29, 2012, Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
I will raise them up a prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee; and I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.
Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28
January 22, 2012, Third Sunday after Epiphany
Trust in him at all times, ye people; Pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us.
Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-12; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20
January 15, 2012, Second Sunday after Epiphany
Then Samuel said, Speak; for thy servant heareth.
1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51
January 8, 2012, Baptism of Jesus
And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.
Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11
January 1, 2012, Name of Jesus or First Christmas
And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him.
Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 8; Galatians 4:4-7 or Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 2:15-21 or Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40
December 25, 2011, Christmas Day
And they shall call them The holy people, The redeemed of Jehovah: and thou shalt be called Sought out, A city not forsaken.
Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:[1-7], 8-20
December 18, 2011, Fourth Sunday in Advent
Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith Jehovah, Shalt thou build me a house for me to dwell in?
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:47-55 or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
December 11, 2011, Third Sunday in Advent
Turn us again, O God of hosts; And cause thy face to shine, and we shall be saved.
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
December 4, 2011, Second Sunday in Advent
Prepare ye in the wilderness the way of Jehovah; make level in the desert a highway for our God.
Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8
November 27, 2011, First Sunday of Advent
Turn us again, O God of hosts; And cause thy face to shine, and we shall be saved.
Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37
November 20, 2011, Christ the King Sunday
But when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glory: and before him shall be gathered all the nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as the shepherd separateth the sheep from the goats; and he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 95:1-7a; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46
November 13, 2011, Lectionary 33A
For a thousand years in thy sight Are but as yesterday when it is past, And as a watch in the night.
Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18; Psalm 90:1-8 [9-11] 12; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
November 6, 2011, Lectionary 32A or All Saints Sunday
Woe unto you that desire the day of Jehovah! Wherefore would ye have the day of Jehovah? It is darkness, and not light.
Amos 5:18-24 or Wisdom 6:12-16; Psalm 70 or Wisdom 6:17-20; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13 or Revelation 9:9-17; Psalm 34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
October 30, 2011, Lectionary 31A or Reformation Sunday
Oh send out thy light and thy truth; let them lead me: Let them bring me unto thy holy hill, And to thy tabernacles.
Micah 3:5-12; Psalm 43; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Matthew 23:1-12 or Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
October 23, 2011, Lectionary 30A
But we were gentle in the midst of you, as when a nurse cherisheth her own children: even so, being affectionately desirous of you, we were well pleased to impart unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were become very dear to us
Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18; Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46
October 16, 2011, Lectionary 29A
I am Jehovah, and there is none else; besides me there is no God.
Isaiah 45:1-7; Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13]; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22
October 9, 2011, Lectionary 28A
And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is Jehovah; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
Isaiah 25:1-9; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14
October 2, 2011, Lectionary 27A
Howbeit what things were gain to me, these have I counted loss for Christ.
Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:7-15; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46
September 25, 2011, Lectionary 26A
Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus…
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Psalm 25:1-8; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32
September 18, 2011, Lectionary 25A
One generation shall laud thy works to another, And shall declare thy mighty acts.
Jonah 3:10-4:11; Psalm 145:1-8; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16
September 11, 2011, Lectionary 24A
Fear not: for am I in the place of God?
Genesis 50:15-21; Psalm 103:[1-7] 8-13; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35
September 4, 2011, Lectionary 23A
And this, knowing the season, that already it is time for you to awake out of sleep: for now is salvation nearer to us than when we first believed.
Ezekiel 33:7-11; Psalm 119:33-40; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20
August 28, 2011, Lectionary 22A
Therefore thus saith Jehovah, If thou return, then will I bring thee again, that thou mayest stand before me; and if thou take forth the precious from the vile, thou shalt be as my mouth: they shall return unto thee, but thou shalt not return unto them.
Jeremiah 15:15-21; Psalm 26:1-8; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28
August 21, 2011, Lectionary 21A
I will give thee thanks with my whole heart: Before the gods will I sing praises unto thee.
Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 138; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20
August 14, 2011, Lectionary 20A
The Lord Jehovah, who gathereth the outcasts of Israel, saith, Yet will I gather others to him, besides his own that are gathered.
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Psalm 67; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Matthew 15:[10-20] 21-28
August 7, 2011, Lectionary 19A
Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
1 Kings 19:9-18; Psalm 85:8-13; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33
July 31, 2011, Lectionary 18A
The eyes of all wait for thee; And thou givest them their food in due season.
Isaiah 55:1-5; Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21
July 24, 2011, Lectionary 17A
The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.
1 Kings 3:5-12; Psalm 119:129-136; Romans 8:26-39; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
July 17, 2011, Lectionary 16A
I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with my whole heart; And I will glorify thy name for evermore.
Isaiah 44:6-8 or Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16-19; Psalm 86:11-17; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
July 10, 2011, Lectionary 15A
Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir-tree; and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle-tree: and it shall be to Jehovah for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.
Isaiah 55:10-13, Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13, Romans 8:1-11, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
July 3, 2011, Lectionary 14A
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 145:8-14; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
June 26, 2011, Lectionary 13A
I will sing of the lovingkindness of Jehovah for ever: With my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.
Jeremiah 28:5-9; Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18; Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:40-42
June 19, 2011, Holy Trinity
And God saw everything that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.
Genesis 1:1-2:4b; Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20
June 12, 2011, Day of Pentecost
Would that all Jehovah's people were prophets, that Jehovah would put his Spirit upon them!
Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21; John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39
June 5, 2011, Seven Easter
O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: The God of Israel, he giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.
Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35; 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11; John 17:1-11
May 29, 2011, Six Easter
Come, and hear, all ye that fear God, And I will declare what he hath done for my soul.
Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:8-20; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21
May 22, 2011, Five Easter
And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14
May 15, 2011, Four Easter
And the Lord added to them day by day those that were saved.
Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
May 8, 2011, Easter Three
For to you is the promise, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call unto him.
Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-36
May 1, 2011, Easter Two, Holy Humor Sunday
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy begat us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…
Acts 2:14a, 22-32: Psalm 16: 1 Peter 1:3-9: John 20:19-31
April 24, 2011, Resurrection of our Lord, Easter Day
At that time, saith Jehovah, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people.
Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 28:1-10 or John 20:1-18
April 17, 2011, Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday
Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men; and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
Matthew 21:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew [26:14-27:10] 27:11-54 [55-66]
April 10, 2011, Fifth Sunday in Lent
Prophesy over these bones, and say unto them, O ye dry bones, hear the word of Jehovah.
Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45
April 3, 2011, Fourth Sunday in Lent
For ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord…
1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
March 27, 2011, Third Sunday in Lent
For Jehovah is a great God, And a great King above all gods.
Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42
March 20, 2011, Second Sunday in Lent
I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: From whence shall my help come? My help cometh from Jehovah, Who made heaven and earth.”
Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17
March 13, 2011, First Sunday in Lent
Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; but he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about. Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous; and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
Genesis 2:1517; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11
March 6, 2011, Transfiguration of Our Lord
Serve Jehovah with fear, And rejoice with trembling.
Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2 or Psalm 99; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
February 27, 2011, Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany
O Israel, hope in Jehovah from this time forth and for evermore.
Isaiah 49:8-16a; Psalm 131; 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Matthew 6:24-34
February 20, 2011, Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18; Psalm 119:33-30; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23; Matthew 5:38-48
February 13, 2011, Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
…therefore choose life, that thou mayest live, thou and thy seed; to love Jehovah thy God, to obey his voice, and to cleave unto him; for he is thy life, and the length of thy days…
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 or Sirach 15:15-20; Psalm 119:1-8; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9; Matthew 5:21-37
January 30, 2011, Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12
January 23, 2011, Third Sunday after the Epiphany
For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.
Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 5-13; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23
January 16, 2011, Second Sunday after the Epiphany
And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus.
Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-12; (Psalm 40:1-11, NRSV); 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42
January 9, 2011, Baptism of our Lord
The voice of Jehovah is powerful; The voice of Jehovah is full of majesty.
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17
January 2, 2011, Second Sunday of Christmas
And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father), full of grace and truth.
Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:13-21; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:[1-9] 10-18
December 26, 2010, First Sunday of Christmas
For both he that sanctifieth and they that are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, In the midst of the congregation will I sing thy praise.
Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23
December 19, 2010, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Turn us again, O God of hosts; and cause thy face to shine, and we shall be saved.
Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 (Psalm 80:-7, 17-19 NRSV); Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
December 12, 2010, Third Sunday of Advent
Be ye also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:4-9 or Luke 1:46b-55; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11
December 5, 2010, Second Sunday in Advent
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12
November 28, 2010, First Sunday in Advent
And many peoples shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of Jehovah, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of Jehovah from Jerusalem.
Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44
November 21, 2010, Christ the King
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. Jehovah of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge.
Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 46; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43
November 14, 2010, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 33
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.
Malachi 4:1-2a; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19
November 7, 2010, All Saints Sunday
For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people: He will beautify the meek with salvation.
Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Psalm 149; Ephesians 1:11-23; Luke 6:20-31
October 31, 2010, Reformation Day or Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 30
If therefore the Son shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36 or Isaiah 1:1-10; Psalm 32:1-8; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-14, 11-12; Luke 19:1-10
October 24, 2010, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 30
Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: They will be still praising thee.
Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 or Sirach 35:12-17; Psalm 84:1-6; 2 Timothy4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14
October 17, 2010, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 29
Jehovah will keep thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth and for evermore.
Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8
October 10, 2010, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 28
Faithful is the saying: For if we died with him, we shall also live with him: if we endure, we shall also reign with him: if we shall deny him, he also will deny us: if we are faithless, he abideth faithful; for he cannot deny himself.
2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c; Psalm 111; 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Luke 17:11-19
October 3, 2010, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 27
And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye would say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou rooted up, and be thou planted in the sea; and it would obey you.
Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Psalm 37:1-9; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10
September 26, 2010, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 26
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God…
Amos 6:1a, 4-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31
September 19, 2010, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 25
No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon
Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13
September 12, 2010, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 24
I thank him that enabled me, even Christ Jesus our Lord, for that he counted me faithful, appointing me to his service; though I was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: howbeit I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief; and the grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
Exodus 32:7-14; Psalm 51:1-10; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10
September 5, 2010, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 23
I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have set before thee life and death, the blessing and the curse: therefore choose life, that thou mayest live, thou and thy seed; to love Jehovah thy God, to obey his voice, and to cleave unto him; for he is thy life, and the length of thy days; that thou mayest dwell in the land which Jehovah sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33
August 29, 2010, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 22
Through him then let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of lips which make confession to his name. But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Proverbs 25:6-7 or Sir 10:12-18; Psalm 112; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14
August 22, 2004, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 21
…then shall thy light rise in darkness, and thine obscurity be as the noonday…
Isaiah 58:9b-14; Psalm 103:1-8; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17
August 15, 2004, Time after Pentecost – Lectionary 20
Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith.
Jeremiah 23:23-29; Psalm 82; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56
August 8, 2010, Time after Pentecost – Lectionary 19
By faith we understand that the worlds have been framed by the word of God, so that what is seen hath not been made out of things which appear.
Genesis 15:1-6: Psalm 33:12-22: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16: Luke 12:32-40
August 1, 2010, Time after Pentecost – Lectionary 18
Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.
Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:18-23; Psalm 49:1-12; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
July 11, 2010, Time After Pentecost – Lectionary 15
Unto thee, O Jehovah, do I lift up my soul.
Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Psalm 25:1-10; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37
July 4, 2010, Time After Pentecost – Lectionary 14
Oh bless our God, ye peoples, And make the voice of his praise to be heard; Who holdeth our soul in life, And suffereth not our feet to be moved.
Isaiah 66:10-14; Psalm 66:1-8; Galatians 6: [1-6] 7-16; Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
June 27, 2010, Time After Pentecost – Lectionary 13
O my soul, thou hast said unto Jehovah, Thou art my Lord: I have no good beyond thee.
1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21; Psalm 16; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62
June 20, 2010, Time After Pentecost – Lectionary 12
But be not thou far off, O Jehovah: O thou my succor, haste thee to help me.
Isaiah 65:1-9; Psalm 22:19-28; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39
June 13, 2010, Time After Pentecost – Lectionary 11
Be glad in Jehovah, and rejoice, ye righteous; And shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15; Psalm 32; Galatians 2:15-21; Luke 7:36-8:3
June 6, 2010, Time After Pentecost – Lectionary 10
Now I know that thou art a man of God, and that the word of Jehovah in thy mouth is truth.
1 Kings 17:17-24; Psalm 30; Galatians 1:11-24; Luke 7:11-17
May 30, 2010, Holy Trinity
And not only so, but we also rejoice in our tribulations: knowing that tribulation worketh stedfastness; and stedfastness, approvedness; and approvedness, hope: and hope putteth not to shame; because the love of God hath been shed abroad in our hearts through the Holy Spirit which was given unto us.
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31: Psalm 8: Romans 5:1-5: John 16:12-15
May 23, 2010, Pentecost
The Spirit himself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are children of God: and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified with him.
Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Romans 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21; John 14:8-17
May 16, 2010, Seven Easter
Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to render to each man according as his work is.
Acts 16:16-34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21; John 17:20-26
May 9, 2010, Six Easter
Let the peoples praise thee, O God; Let all the peoples praise thee.
Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29 or John 5:1-9
May 2, 2010, Five Easter
Let them praise the name of Jehovah; For he commanded, and they were created.
Acts 11:1-18, Psalm 148, Revelation 21:1-6, John 13:31-35
April 25, 2010, Four Easter
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.
Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30
April 18, 2010, Three Easter
For his anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a life-time: weeping may tarry for the night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Acts 9:1-6 [7-20]; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19
April 11, 2010, Two Easter
Thou art my God, and I will give thanks unto thee: Thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 118:14-29 or Psalm 150; Revelation 1:4-8, John 20:19-31
April 4, 2010, Easter Day
Why seek ye the living among the dead?
Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43; Luke 24:1-12 or John 20:1-18
March 28, 2010, Palm/Passion Sunday
Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: Save me in thy lovingkindness.
Luke 19:28-40 / Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 22:14-23:56 or Luke 23:1-49
March 21, 2010, Fifth Sunday in Lent
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8
March 14, 2010, Fourth Sunday in Lent
This day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off you.
Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
March 7, 2010, Third Sunday in Lent
My soul followeth hard after thee: Thy right hand upholdeth me.
Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 1-9
February 28, 2010, Second Sunday in Lent
Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample.
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35
February 21, 2010, First Sunday in Lent
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust.
Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13
February 14, 2010, Transfiguration Sunday
This is my Son, my chosen: hear ye him.
Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 96; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; Luke 9:28-36 [37-43]
February 7, 2010, Five Epiphany
…yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30
January 31, 2010, Epiphany Four
For thou art my hope, O Lord Jehovah: Thou art my trust from my youth.
Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30
January 24, 2010, Epiphany Three
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor: He hath sent me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21
January 17, 2010, Epiphany Two
How precious is thy lovingkindness, O God! And the children of men take refuge under the shadow of thy wings.
Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11
January 10, 2009, Baptism of Jesus
But now thus saith Jehovah that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed thee; I have called thee by thy name, thou art mine.
Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
January 3, 2009, Epiphany or Second Sunday of Christmas
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of Jehovah is risen upon thee.
Isaiah 6-:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12 or Jeremiah 31:7-14 or Sirach 24:1-12; Psalm 147:12-20 or Wisdom 10:15-21; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:[1-9] 10-18
December 27, 2009, First Sunday of Christmas
And he hath lifted up the horn of his people, The praise of all his saints; Even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye Jehovah.
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52
December 20, 2009, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Lo, I am come to do thy will.
Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:47-55 or Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-46 [46-55]
December 13, 2009, Third Sunday of Advent
Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.
Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18
December 6, 2009, Second Sunday in Advent
Because of the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the dayspring from on high shall visit us, to shine upon them that sit in darkness and the shadow of death; To guide our feet into the way of peace.
Malachi 3:1-4 or Baruch 5:1-9; Luke 1:68-79; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6
November 29, 2009, First Sunday in Advent
O my God, in thee have I trusted.
Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36
November 22, 2009, Christ the King Sunday
I am the Alpha and the Omega, saith the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 93; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37
November 15, 2009, Lectionary 33
Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Daniel 12:103; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-14 [15-18] 19-25; Mark 13:1-8
November 8, 2009, Lectionary 32
Jehovah raiseth up them that are bowed down.
1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44
November 1, 2009, Lectionary 31 or All Saints Sunday
Thou art not far from the kingdom of God.
Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Psalm 119:1-8; Hebrews 9:11-14; Mark 12:28-34 or Isaiah 25:6-9 or Wisdom 3:1-9; Psalm 24; Revelation 21:1-6a; John 11:32-44
October 25, 2009, Lectionary 30 or Reformation Sunday
Jehovah hath done great things for us, Whereof we are glad.
Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 126; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52 or Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
October 18, 2009, Lectionary 29
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and Jehovah hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalm 91:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45
October 11, 2009, Lectionary 28
Make us glad as many days as you have afflicted us, and as many years as we have seen evil.
Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalm 91: 12-17; Hebrews 4:12-18; Mark 10:17-31
October 4, 2009, Lectionary 27
What is man, that thou art mindful of him?
Genesis 2:18-24; Psalm 8; Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-26
September 27, 2009, Lectionary 26
For every one shall be salted with fire.
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29; Psalm 19:7-14; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50
September 20, 2009, Lectionary 25
But they understood not the saying, and were afraid to ask him.
Jeremiah 11:18-20 or Wisdom of Solomon 1:16-2:1, 12-22; Psalm 54; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37
September 13, 2009, Lectionary 24
I love Jehovah, because he heareth My voice and my supplications.
Isaiah 50:4-9; Psalm 116:1-9; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38
September 6, 2009, Lectionary 23
Put not your trust in princes, Nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help.
Isaiah 35:4-7a; Psalm 146; James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17; Mark 7:24-37
August 30, 2009, Lectionary 22
Pure religion and undefiled before our God and Father is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Psalm 15; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
August 23, 2009, Lectionary 21
Choose this day whom you will serve.
Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18; Psalm 34:15-22; Ephesians 8:10-20; John 6:59-69
August 16, 2009, Lectionary 20
Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, ye have not life in yourselves.
Proverbs 9:1-6; Psalm 34:9-14; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58
August 9, 2009, Lectionary 19
I am the living bread which came down out of heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: yea and the bread which I will give is my flesh, for the life of the world.
1 Kings 19:4-8; Psalm 34:1-8; Ephesians 4:25-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51
August 2, 2009, Lectionary 18
Jesus said unto them. I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall not hunger, and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15; Psalm 78:23-29; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:24-35
July 26, 2009, Lectionary 17
…to the end that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be strong to apprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that ye may be filled unto all the fulness of God.
2 Kings 4:42-44; Psalm 145:10-18; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21
July 19, 2009, Lectionary 16
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.
Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
July 5, 2009, Lectionary 14
Unto thee do I lift up mine eyes, O thou that sittest in the heavens.
Ezekiel 2:1-5; Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13
June 28, 2009, Lectionary 13
...for God created us for incorruption, and made us in the image of his own eternity. (Wisdom of Solomon 2:23, NRSV)
Lamentations 3:22-33 or Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15, 2:23-23; Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43
June 21, 2009, Lectionary 12
He maketh the storm a calm, So that the waves thereof are still.
Job 38:1-11; Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41
June 14, 2009, Lectionary 11
They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be full of sap and green: to show that Jehovah is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.
Ezekiel 17:22-24; Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 [11-13] 14-17; Mark 4:26-34
June 7, 2008, Holy Trinity
Yea, Jehovah sitteth as King for ever.
Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17
May 31, 2009, Pentecost
And ye shall know that I am Jehovah, when I have opened your graves, and caused you to come up out of your graves, O my people.
Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14' Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15
May 24, 2009, Seven Easter
The wicked are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19
May 17, 2009, Six Easter
These things I command you, that ye may love one another.
Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17
May 10, 2009, Five Easter
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same beareth much fruit: for apart from me ye can do nothing.
Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:25-31; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8
May 3, 2009, Four Easter
Hereby know we love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18
April 26, 2009, Three Easter
He said unto them, Have ye here anything to eat? And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish. And he took it, and ate before them.
Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48
April 19, 2009, Two Easter
Many other signs therefore did Jesus in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book…
Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31
April 12, 2009, Easter Day
Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Mark 16:1-8; Other options: Isaiah 25:6-9, John 20:1-18
April 5, 2009, Palm/Passion Sunday
Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus…
Palm Sunday Processional: Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16; Passion Sunday Readings: Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 15:1-39 [40-47]
March 29, 2009, Fifth Sunday in Lent
If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will the Father honor.
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm 119:9-16; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33
March 22, 2009, Fourth Sunday in Lent
Oh that men would praise Jehovah for his lovingkindness, And for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21
March 15, 2009, Third Sunday in Lent
Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.
Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22
March 8, 2009, Second Sunday in Lent
For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of man also shall be ashamed of him, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38
March 1, 2009, First Sunday in Lent
Because Christ also suffered for sins once, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God; being put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit…
Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15
February 22, 2009, Transfiguration
This is my beloved Son: hear ye him.
2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9
February 15, 2009, Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Jehovah my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45
February 8, 2009, Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
And I do all things for the gospel's sake, that I may be a joint partaker thereof.
Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39
February 1, 2009, Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
What is this? a new teaching! with authority he commandeth even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.
Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28
January 25, 2009, Third Sunday after Epiphany
Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth lovingkindness; For thou renderest to every man according to his work.
Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-12; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20
January 18, 2009, Second Sunday after Epiphany
O Jehovah, thou hast searched me, and known me.
1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51
January 11, 2009, Baptism of Jesus
Thou art my beloved Son, in thee I am well pleased.
Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11
January 4, 2009, Second Christmas
Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance, and the young men and the old together; for I will turn their mourning into joy, and will comfort them, and make them rejoice from their sorrow. And I will satiate the soul of the priests with fatness, and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, saith Jehovah.
Jeremiah 31:7-14 or Sirach 24:1-12; Psalm 147:12-20 or Wisdom 10:15-21; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:[1-9] 10-18
December 28, 2008, First Christmas or Holy Innocents
So that thou art no longer a bondservant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir through God.
Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40
December 21, 2008, Fourth Sunday of Advent
And Mary said, Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:47-55 or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
December 14, 2008, Third Sunday of Advent
And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126 or Luke 1:47-55; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
December 7, 2008, Second Sunday of Advent
The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8
November 30, 2008, First Sunday of Advent
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 64:1-9; Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18; 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Mark 13:24-37
November 23, 2008, Christ the King Sunday
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of these my brethren, even these least, ye did it unto me.
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 95:1-7a; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 25:31-46
November 16, 2008, Twenty-seventh Sunday in Pentecost
Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Zephaniah 1:7. 12-18; Psalm 90:1-8 [9-11] 12; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
November 9, 2008, Twenty-sixth Sunday in Pentecost
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Amos 5:18-24 or Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16; Psalm 70 or Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13
November 2, 2008, Twenty-fifth Sunday in Pentecost or All Saints Sunday
Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are.
Micah 3:5-12; Psalm 43; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Matthew 23:1-12 or Revelation 7:9-17; Psalm 34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12
October 26, 2008, Twenty-fourth Sunday in Pentecost or Reformation Sunday
Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.
Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18; Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46 or Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
October 19, 2008, Twenty-third Sunday in Pentecost
Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song: Sing unto Jehovah, all the earth.
Isaiah 45:1-7; Psalm 96:1-9 [10-13]; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22
October 12, 2008, Twenty-second Sunday in Pentecost
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Isaiah 25:1-9; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14
October 5, 2008, Twenty-first Sunday in Pentecost
Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, The same was made the head of the corner; This was from the Lord, And it is marvelous in our eyes?
Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:7-15; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46
September 28, 2008, Twentieth Sunday in Pentecost
Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not; but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye saw it, did not even repent yourselves afterward, that ye might believe him.
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Psalm 25:1-9; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32
September 21, 2008, Nineteenth Sunday in Pentecost or St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
Jehovah is gracious, and merciful; Slow to anger, and of great lovingkindness.
Jonah 3:10-4:11; Psalm 145:1-8; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16 or Ezekiel 2:8-3:11; Psalm 119:33-40; Ephesians 2:4-10; Matthew 9:9-13
September 14, 2008, Eighteenth Sunday in Pentecost or Holy Cross Day
For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is his lovingkindness toward them that fear him. As far as the east is from the west, So far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Genesis 50:15-21; Psalm 103:[1-7] 8-13; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35 or Numbers 21:4b-9; Psalm 98 or Psalm 78:1-2, 34-38; 1 Corinthians 1:18-24; John 3:13-17
September 7, 2008, Seventeenth Sunday in Pentecost
Teach me, O Jehovah, the way of thy statutes…
Ezekiel 33:7-11; Psalm 119:33-40; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20
August 31, 2008, Sixteenth Sunday in Pentecost
If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.
Jeremiah 15:15-21; Psalm 26:1-8; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28
August 24, 2008, Fifteenth Sunday in Pentecost
He saith unto them, But who say ye that I am?
Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 138; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20
August 17, 2008, Fourteenth Sunday in Pentecost
Mercy and truth are met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Psalm 67; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Matthew 15:[10-20] 21-28
August 10, 2008, Thirteenth Sunday in Pentecost
How beautiful are the feet of them that bring glad tidings of good things!
1 Kings 19:9-18; Psalm 85:8-13; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33
August 3, 2008, Twelfth Sunday in Pentecost
Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.
Isaiah 55:1-5; Psalm 145:8-9, 14-2; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21
July 27, 2008, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea.
1 Kings 3:5-12; Psalm 119:129-136; Romans 8:26-39; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
July 20, 2008, Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Oh turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; Give thy strength unto thy servant, And save the son of thy handmaid.
Isaiah 44:6-8 or Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16-19; Psalm 86:11-17; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
July 13, 2008, Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
He that hath ears, let him hear.
Isaiah 55:10-13; Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
July 6, 2008, Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: but I see a different law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity under the law of sin which is in my members.
Zechariah 9:9-12; Psalm 145:8-14; Romans 7:15-25a; Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
June 29, 2008, Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
Jeremiah 28:5-9; Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18; Romans 6:12-23; Matthew 10:40-42
June 22, 2008, Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? and not one of them shall fall on the ground without your Father: but the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Jeremiah 20:7-13; Psalm 69:7-10 [11-15] 16-18; Romans 6:1b-11; Matthew 10:24-39
June 15, 2008, Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
But when they deliver you up, be not anxious how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that hour what ye shall speak.
Exodus 19:2-8a; Psalm 100; Romans 5:1-8; Matthew 9:35-10:8 [9-23]
June 8, 2008, Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
But go ye and learn what this meaneth, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.
Hosea 5:15-6:6; Psalm 50:7-15; Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:1-13, 18-26
June 1, 2008, Third Sunday after Pentecost
Oh love Jehovah, all ye his saints: Jehovah preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth him that dealeth proudly.
Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28; Psalm 31:1-5, 19-24; Romans 1:16-17, 3:22b-28 [29-31]; Matthew 7:21-29
May 25, 2008, Second Sunday after Pentecost
Here, moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Isaiah 49:8-16; Psalm 131; 1 Corinthians 4:1-5; Matthew 6:24-34
May 18, 2008, Holy Trinity
… lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.
Genesis 1:1-2:4b; Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20
May 11, 2008, Day of Pentecost
Thou sendest forth thy Spirit, they are created; And thou renewest the face of the ground.
Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21; John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39
May 4, 2008, Seven Easter
Now they know that all things whatsoever thou hast given me are from thee: for the words which thou gavest me I have given unto them; and they received them, and knew of a truth that I came forth from thee, and they believed that thou didst send me.
Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35; 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11; John 17:1-11
April 27, 2008, Six Easter
Oh bless our God, ye peoples, And make the voice of his praise to be heard.
Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:8-20; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21
April 20, 2008, Five Easter
Into thy hand I commend my spirit: Thou hast redeemed me, O Jehovah, thou God of truth…
Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14
April 13, 2008, Four Easter
And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever.
Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
April 6, 2008, Three Easter
And it came to pass, when he had sat down with them to meat, he took the bread and blessed; and breaking it he gave to them.
Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-36
March 30, 2008, Two Easter, Holy Humor Sunday
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth…
Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
March 23, 2008, Resurrection of our Lord, Easter Day
And he charged us to preach unto the people, and to testify that this is he who is ordained of God to be the Judge of the living and the dead. To him bear all the prophets witness, that through his name every one that believeth on him shall receive remission of sins.
Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 28:1-10 or John 20:1-18
March 16, 2008, Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday
Truly this was the Son of God.
Matthew 21:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew [26:14-27:10] 27:11-54 [55-66]
March 9, 2008, Fifth Sunday in Lent
Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Jehovah. Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45
March 2, 2008, Fourth Sunday in Lent
If ye were blind, ye would have no sin: but now ye say, We see: your sin remaineth.
1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23 ; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
February 24, 2008, Third Sunday in Lent
But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, shall we be saved from the wrath of God through him.
Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42
February 17, 2008, Second Sunday in Lent
… and in thee shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17
February 10, 2008, First Sunday in Lent
For as through the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the one shall the many be made righteous.
Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11
February 3, 2008, Transfiguration of our Lord
While he was yet speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold, a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2 or Psalm 99; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
January 27, 2008, Epiphany Three
One thing have I asked of Jehovah, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of Jehovah, and to inquire in his temple.
Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 4-9; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23
January 20, 2008, Epiphany Two
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: Many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in Jehovah.
Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42
January 13, 2008, Baptism of our Lord, Epiphany One
Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them.
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17
January 6, 2008, Epiphany
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of Jehovah is risen upon thee.
Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12
December 30, 2007, First Sunday of Christmas
For it became him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the author of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23
December 23, 2007, Fourth Sunday in Advent
And Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took unto him his wife; and knew her not till she had brought forth a son: and he called his name JESUS.
Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 (Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 NRSV); Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
December 16, 2007, Third Sunday in Advent
Go and tell John the things which ye hear and see: the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good tidings preached to them.
Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:4-9 or Luke 1:47-55; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11
December 9, 2007, Second Sunday in Advent
Blessed be Jehovah God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things: and blessed be his glorious name for ever; and let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and amen.
Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12
December 2, 2007, First Sunday in Advent
Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of Jehovah, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of Jehovah from Jerusalem.
Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14;Matthew 24:36-44
November 25, 2007, Christ the King
God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved: God will help her, and that right early.
Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 46; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43
November 18, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 33
And not a hair of your head shall perish. In your patience ye shall win your souls.
Malachi 4:1-2a; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19
November 11, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 32
Now he is not the God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him.
Job 19:23-27a; Psalm 17:1-9; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17; Luke 20:27-38
November 4, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 31 or All Saints Sunday
To-day is salvation come to this house...
Isaiah 1:10-18; Psalm 32:1-7; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12; Luke 19:1-10 or Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Psalm 149; Ephesians 1:11-23; Luke 6:20-31
October 28, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 30 or Reformation Sunday
Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee.
Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 or Sirach 35:12-17; Psalm 84: 1-6; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14 or Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
October 21, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 29
I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: From whence shall my help come? My help cometh from Jehovah, who made heaven and earth.
Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8
October 14, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 28
Praise ye Jehovah. I will give thanks unto Jehovah with my whole heart, In the council of the upright, and in the congregation.
2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c; Psalm 111; 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Luke 17:11-19
October 7, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 27
Trust in Jehovah, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on his faithfulness.
Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Psalm 37:1-9; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10
September 30, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 26
Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not highminded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, that they be ready to distribute, willing to communicate; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life which is life indeed.
Amos 6:1a, 4-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31
September 23, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 25
And his lord commended the unrighteous steward because he had done wisely: for the sons of this world are for their own generation wiser than the sons of the light.
Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13
September 16, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 24
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: According to the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.
Exodus 32:7-14; Psalm 51:1-10; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10
September 9, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 23
For perhaps he was therefore parted from thee for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever; no longer as a servant, but more than a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much rather to thee, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33
September 2, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 22
Put not thyself forward in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: for better is it that it be said unto thee, Come up hither, than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince, whom thine eyes have seen.
Proverbs 25:6-7 or Sirach 10:12-18; Psalm 112; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14
August 26, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 21
Jehovah is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness.
Isaiah 58:9b-14; Psalm 103:1-8; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17
August 19, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 20
Am I a God at hand, saith Jehovah, and not a God afar off?
Jeremiah 23:23-29; Psalm 82; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56
August 12, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 19
But now they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God; for he hath prepared for them a city.
Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:12-22; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40
August 5, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 18
Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; vanity of vanities, all is vanity…
Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14, 2:18-23; Psalm 49:1-12; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
July 29, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 17
And it came to pass, as he was praying in a certain place, that when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, even as John also taught his disciples.
Genesis 18:20-32;Psalm 138; Colossians 2:6-15 [16-19]; Luke 11:1-13
July 22, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 16
But the Lord answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and troubled about many things: but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15; Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42
July 15, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 15
Unto thee, O Jehovah, do I lift up my soul.
Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Psalm 25:1-10; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37
June 24, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 12 or the Nativity of John the Baptist
And he went his way, publishing throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done for him.
Isaiah 65:1-9; Psalm 22:19-28; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39 or Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 141; Acts 13:13-26; Luke 1:57-67 [68-80]
June 17, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 11
I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me: and that life which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, the faith which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me.
2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15; Psalm 32; Galatians 2:15-21; Luke 7:36-8:3
June 10, 2007, Time after Pentecost, Lectionary 10
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing; Thou hast loosed my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent.
1 Kings 17:17-24; Psalm 30; Galatians 1:11-24; Luke 7:11-17
June 3, 2007, The Holy Trinity
O Jehovah, our Lord, How excellent is thy name in all the earth!
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15
May 27, 2007, Pentecost
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.
Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Romans 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21; John 14:8-17
May 20, 2007, Seventh Sunday of Easter
And he brought them up into his house, and set food before them, and rejoiced greatly, with all his house, having believed in God.
Acts 16:16-34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21; John 17:20-26
May 13, 2007, Sixth Sunday of Easter
But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.
Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29 or John 5:1-9
May 6, 2007, Fifth Sunday of Easter
Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35
April 29, 2007, Fourth Sunday of Easter
Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30
April 22, 2007, Third Sunday of Easter
And every created thing which is in the heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and on the sea, and all things are in them, heard I saying, Unto him that sitteth on the throne, and unto the Lamb, be the blessing, and the honor, and the glory, and the dominion, for ever and ever.
Acts 9:1-6 [7-20]; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19
April 15, 2007, Second Sunday of Easter
Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 118:14-29 or Psalm 150; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31
April 8, 2007, Easter Sunday
This is the day which Jehovah hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43; Luke 24:1-12 or John 20:1-18
April 1, 2007, Palm/Passion Sunday
But I trusted in thee, O Jehovah: I said, Thou art my God. My times are in thy hand: Deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from them that persecute me. Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: Save me in thy lovingkindness.
Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 22:14-23:56 or Luke 23:1-49
March 25, 2007, Fifth Sunday in Lent
Jesus therefore said, Suffer her to keep it against the day of my burying. For the poor ye have always with you; but me ye have not always.
Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8
March 18, 2007, Fourth Sunday in Lent
We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God. Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
March 11, 2007, Third Sunday in Lent
There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.
Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
March 4, 2007, Second Sunday in Lent
Wait for Jehovah: Be strong, and let thy heart take courage; Yea, wait thou for Jehovah.
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35
February 25, 2007, First Sunday in Lent
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13
February 18, 2007, Transfiguration Sunday
But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord the Spirit.
Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; Luke 9:28-36 [37-43]
February 11, 2007, Epiphany 6
Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy: for behold, your reward is great in heaven…
Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12-20; Luke 6:17-26
February 4, 2007, Epiphany 5
But by the grace of God I am what I am…
Isaiah 6:1-8 [9-13]; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11
January 28, 2007, Epiphany 4
Be not afraid because of them; for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith Jehovah.
Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30
January 21, 2007, Epiphany 3
And he began to say unto them, To-day hath this scripture been fulfilled in your ears.
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21
January 14, 2007, Epiphany 2
Oh continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee, and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11
January 7, 2007, Baptism of our Lord
Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.
Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
December 31, 2006, First Sunday of Christmas
Praise ye Jehovah.
1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52
December 24, 2006, Fourth Sunday of Advent
And this man shall be our peace.
Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:47-55 or Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45 [46-55]
December 17, 2006, Third Sunday of Advent
Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.
Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18
December 10, 2006, Second Sunday in Advent
And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment; so that ye may approve the things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and void of offence unto the day of Christ; being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
Malachi 3:1-4 or Baruch 5:1-9' Luke 1:68-79; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6
December 3, 2006, First Sunday in Advent
Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.
Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36
November 26, 2006, Christ the King Sunday
Unto him that loveth us, and loosed us from our sins by his blood; and he made us to be a kingdom, to be priests unto his God and Father; to him be the glory and the dominion for ever and ever.
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 93; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37
November 19, 2006, Twenty-fourth Sunday of Pentecost
For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.
Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-14 [15-18] 19-25; Mark 13:1-8
November 12, 2006, Twenty-third Sunday of Pentecost
And inasmuch as it is appointed unto men once to die, and after this cometh judgment; so Christ also, having been once offered to bear the sins of many, shall appear a second time, apart from sin, to them that wait for him, unto salvation.
1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44
November 5, 2006, All Saints Sunday
Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he shall dwell with them, and they shall be his peoples, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God: and he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away.
Isaiah 25:6-9 or Wisdom 3:1-9; Psalm 24; Revelation 21:1-6a; John 11:32-44
October 29, 2006, Twenty-first Sunday in Pentecost or Reformation Sunday
Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole.
Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 126; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52 Or Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
October 22, 2006, Twentieth Sunday in Pentecost
For thou, O Jehovah, art my refuge!
Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalm 91:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45
October 15, 2006, Nineteenth Sunday in Pentecost
With men it is impossible, but not with God: for all things are possible with God.
Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalm 90:12-17; Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31
October 8, 2006, Eighteenth Sunday in Pentecost
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? Or the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Genesis 2:18-24; Psalm 8; Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16
October 1, 2006, Seventeenth Sunday in Pentecost
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer.
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29; Psalm 19:7-14; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50
September 17, 2006, Fifteenth Sunday in Pentecost
For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of man also shall be ashamed of him, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 116:1-8 (116:1-9, NRSV); James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38
September 10, 2006, Fourteenth Sunday in Pentecost
Even so faith, if it have not works, is dead in itself.
Isaiah 35:4-7a; Psalm 146; James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17; Mark 7:24-37
September 3, 2006, Thirteenth Sunday in Pentecost
Jehovah, who shall sojourn in they tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill?
Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Psalm 15; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
August 27, 2006, Twelfth Sunday in Pentecost
Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might.
Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18; Psalm 34:15-22; Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:59-69
August 20, 2006, Eleventh Sunday in Pentecost
Leave off, ye simple ones, and live; And walk in the way of understanding.
Proverbs 9:1-8; Psalm 34:9-14; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58
August 13, 2006, Tenth Sunday of Pentecost
No man can come to me, except the Father that sent me draw him: and I will raise him up in the last day.
1 Kings 19:4-8; Psalm 34:1-8; Ephesians 4:25-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51
August 6, 2006, Ninth Sunday of Pentecost
So they did eat, and were well filled; And he gave them their own desire.
Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15; Psalm 78:23-29; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:24-35
July 30, 2006, Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus unto all generations for ever and ever. Amen
2 Kings 4:42-44; Psalm 145:10-19; Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21
July 23, 2006, Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
July 16, 2006, Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
…in whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his will…
Amos 7:7-15; Psalm 85:8-13; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29
July 2, 2006, Fourth Sunday of Pentecost
For though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.
Lamentations 3:22-33 or Wisdom 1:13-15, 2:23-24; Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43
June 25, 2006, Third Sunday of Pentecost
Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further; And here shall thy proud waves be stayed?
Job 38:1-11; Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Mark 4:35-41
June 18, 2006, Second Sunday of Pentecost
For thou, Jehovah, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands.
Ezekiel 17:22-24; Psalm 92:1-4, 11-14; 2 Corinthians 5:6-10 [11-13] 14-17; Mark 4:26-34
June 11, 2006, Holy Trinity
Ascribe unto Jehovah, O ye sons of the mighty, Ascribe unto Jehovah glory and strength.
Isaiah 6:1-13; Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-25;John 3:1-17
June 4, 2006, Pentecost
Thou sendest forth thy Spirit, they are created; And thou renewest the face of the ground.
Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:25-35, 37; Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
May 28, 2006, 7 Easter
And the witness is this, that God gave unto us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19
May 21, 2006, 6 Easter
Make a joyful noise unto Jehovah, all the earth: Break forth and sing for joy, yea, sing praises.
Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17
May 14, 2006, 5 Easter
All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to Jehovah; And all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.
Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:24-30; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8
May 7, 2003, 4 Easter
Hereby know we love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18
April 23, 2006, 2 Easter
Yea, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31
April 16, 2006, Easter Day
But go, tell his disciples and Peter, He goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.
Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 118:1-2, 14:24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8
April 9, 2006, Palm-Passion Sunday
…and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:1-15:47 or Mark 15:1-39 [40-47]
April 2, 2006, Fifth Sunday in Lent
Know Jehovah; for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith Jehovah: for I will forgive their iniquity, and their sin will I remember no more.
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-13 or Psalm 119:9-16; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33
March 26, 2006, Fourth Sunday in Lent
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up; that whosoever believeth may in him have eternal life.
Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21
March 19, 2006, Third Sunday in Lent
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthains 1:18-25; John 2:13-22
March 12, 2006, Second Sunday in Lent
…yet, looking unto the promise of God, he wavered not through unbelief, but waxed strong through faith, giving glory to God…
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:23-31; Romans 4:13-25; Mark 8:31-38
March 5, 2006, First Sunday in Lent
Remember, O Jehovah, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindness; For they have been ever of old.
Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15
February 26, 2006, Transfiguration of our Lord
Seeing it is God, that said, Light shall shine out of darkness, who shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9
February 19, 2006, 7 Epiphany
But that ye may know that the Son of man hath authority on earth to forgive sins (he saith to the sick of the palsy), I say unto thee, Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thy house.
Isaiah 43:18-25; Psalm 41; 2 Corinthians 1:18-22; Mark 2:1-12
February 12, 2006, 6 Epiphany
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing; Thou hast loosed my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Jehovah my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45
February 5, 2006, 5 Epiphany
Praise ye Jehovah; For it is good to sing praises unto our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is comely.
Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-11, 20c; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39
January 29, 2006, 4 Epiphany
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: Jehovah is gracious and merciful.
Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 111; 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28
January 22, 2006, 3 Epiphany
God hath spoken once, Twice have I heard this, That power belongeth unto God.
Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:6-14; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20
January 15, 2006, 2 Epiphany
Or know ye not that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which ye have from God? and ye are not your own; for ye were bought with a price: glorify God therefore in your body.
1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]; Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-31
January 8, 2006, Baptism of Our Lord
Jehovah will give strength unto his people; Jehovah will bless his people with peace.
Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11
January 1, 2006, Name of Jesus, First Sunday after Christmas
Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name.
Numbers 6:22-27; Psalm 8; Galatians 4:4-7 or Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 2:15-21 or Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Psalm 148; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:22-40
December 25, 2005, Christmas Day
Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song; For he hath done marvellous things: His right hand, and his holy arm, hath wrought salvation for him.
Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-4 [5-12]; John 1:1-14
December 18, 2005, Fourth Sunday in Advent
For no word from God shall be void of power.
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:47-55 or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26; Romans 16:25-27; Luke 1:26-38
December 11, 2005, Third Sunday in Advent
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing: Then said they among the nations, Jehovah hath done great things for them.
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; Psalm 126 or Luke 1:47-55; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
December 4, 2005, Second Sunday in Advent
Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.
Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15a; Mark 1:1-8
November 20, 2005, Christ the King Sunday
Oh come, let us sing unto Jehovah; Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Psalm 95:1-7a; Ephesians 1:15-23; Matthew 31-46
November 13, 2005, Twenty-sixth Sunday in Pentecost
Well done, good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will set thee over many things; enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18; Psalm 90:1-8 [9-11] 12; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30
November 6, 2005, Twenty-fifth Sunday in Pentecost or All Saints Sunday
Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
Revelation 9:9-17; Psalm 34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12 or Amos 5:18-24 or Wisdom 6:12-16; Psalm 70 or Wisdom 6:17-20; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13
October 30, 2005, Twenty-fourth Sunday in Pentecost or Reformation Sunday
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
Micah 3:5-12; Psalm 43; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Matthew 23:1-12 or Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
October 23, 2005, Twenty-third Sunday in Pentecost
Ye shall be holy; for I Jehovah your God am holy.
Leviticus 19:1-2, 15:18; Psalm 1; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46
September 25, 2005, Nineteenth Sunday in Pentecost
Unto thee, O Jehovah, do I lift up my soul. O my God, in thee have I trusted…
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Psalm 25:1-8; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32
September 18, 2005, Eighteenth Sunday in Pentecost
...because to you it hath been granted in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer in his behalf...
Jonah 3:10-4:11; Psalm 145:1-8; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16
September 11, 2005, Seventeenth Sunday in Pentecost
Jehovah is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness.
Genesis 50:15-21; Psalm 103:[1-7] 8-13; Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35
September 4, 2005, Sixteenth Sunday in Pentecost
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
Ezekiel 33:7-11; Psalm 119:33-40; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20
August 28, 2005, Fifteenth Sunday in Pentecost
For what shall a man be profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and forfeit his life? or what shall a man give in exchange for his life?
Jeremiah 15:15-21; Psalm 26:1-8; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28
August 21, 2005, Fourteenth Sunday in Pentecost
Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek Jehovah: look unto the rock whence ye were hewn, and to the hold of the pit whence ye were digged.
Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 138; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20
August 7, 2005, Twelfth Sunday in Pentecost
Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.
1 Kings 19:9-18; Psalm 85:8-13; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33
July 31, 2005, Eleventh Sunday in Pentecost
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Isaiah 55:1-5; Psalm 145:8-9, 15-22 (or 145:8-9, 14-21); Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21
July 24, 2005, Tenth Sunday in Pentecost
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
1 Kings 3:5-12; Psalm 119:129-136; Romans 8:26-39; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
July 17, 2005, Ninth Sunday in Pentecost
Oh turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; Give thy strength unto thy servant, And save the son of thy handmaid.
Isaiah 44:6-8 or Wisdom 12:13, 16-19; Psalm 86:11-17; Romans 8:12-25; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
July 10, 2005, Eighth Sunday in Pentecost
...it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
Isaiah 55:10-13; Psalm 65:{1-8} 9-14; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
June 12, 2005, Fourth Sunday in Pentecost
Freely ye received, freely give.
Exodus 19:2-8a; Psalm 100; Romans 5:1-8; Matthew 9:35-10:8 [9-23]
June 5, 2005, Third Sunday in Pentecost
For I desire goodness, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
Hosea 5:15-6:6; Psalm 50:7-15; Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
May 29, 2005, Second Sunday in Pentecost
Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse…
Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28; Psalm 31:1-5, 19-24; Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-28 [29-31]; Matthew 7:21-29
May 22, 2005, Holy Trinity
O Jehovah, our Lord, How excellent is thy name in all the earth, Who hast set thy glory upon the heavens!
Genesis1:1-2:4a; Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20
May 15, 2005, Day of Pentecost
Thou sendest forth thy Spirit, they are created; And thou renewest the face of the ground.
Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30; Psalm 104:25-35, 37 (24-34, 35b, NIV); 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21; John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39
May 8, 2005, Seventh Sunday of Easter
These all with one accord continued stedfastly in prayer, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36; 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11; John 17:1-11
May 1, 2005, Sixth Sunday of Easter
If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments.
Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:7-18 (66:8-20); 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21
April 24, 2005, Fifth Sunday of Easter
Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto the Father.
Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14
April 17, 2005, Fourth Sunday of Easter
And I shall dwell in the house of Jehovah for ever.
Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10
April 10, 2005, Third Sunday of Easter
And their eyes were opened, and they knew him.
Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-3, 1017 (Psalm 116:1-4,12-19 NRSV); 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35
April 3, 2005, Second Sunday of Easter
Many other signs therefore did Jesus in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book: but these are written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life in his name.
Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
March 27, 2005, The Resurrection of Our Lord
Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will enter into them, I will give thanks unto Jehovah.
Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10
March 20, 2005, Palm/Passion Sunday
Now the centurion, and they that were with him watching Jesus, when they saw the earthquake, and the things that were done, feared exceedingly, saying, Truly this was the Son of God.
Matthew 21:1-11; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 - also - Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:14-27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54
March 13, 2005, Fifth Sunday in Lent
But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. I wait for Jehovah, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45
March 6, 2005, Fourth Sunday in Lent
One thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.
1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
February 27, 2005, Third Sunday in Lent
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving; Let us make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42
February 20, 2005, Second Sunday in Lent
Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born anew, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5; John 3:1-17
February 13, 2005, First Sunday in Lent
But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.
Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11
February 6, 2005, Transfiguration of our Lord
This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 2 or Psalm 99; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9
January 30, 2005, Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth Jehovah require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with thy God?
Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12
January 23, 2005, Third Sunday after the Epiphany
And they straightway left the nets, and followed him.
Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 5-13; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23
January 16, 2005, Second Sunday after the Epiphany
God is faithful, through whom ye were called into the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.
Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-12 (Psalm 40:1-11, NRSV); 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42
January 9, 2005, Baptism of our Lord
This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17
January 2, 2005, Second Sunday of Christmas
All things were made through him; and without him was not anything made that hath been made.
Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:13-21; Ephesians 1:3-14; John 1:[1-9] 10-18
December 26, 2004, St. Stephen or First Sunday of Christmas
“And they stoned Stephen, calling upon the Lord, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.”
2 Chronicles 24:17-22; Psalm 17:1-9, 16; Acts 6:8-7:2a, 51-60; Matthew 23:34-39 or Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23
December 19, 2004, Fourth Sunday in Advent
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 (Psalm 80:-7, 17-19 NRSV); Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
December 12, 2004, Third Sunday in Advent
Go and tell John the things which ye hear and see: the blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, and the dead are raised up, and the poor have good tidings preached to them.
Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:4-9 or Luke 1:47-55; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11
December 5, 2004, Second Sunday in Advent
Blessed be Jehovah God, the God of Israel, Who only doeth wondrous things: And blessed be his glorious name for ever; And let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen, and Amen.
Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12
November 28, 2004, First Sunday in Advent
Therefore be ye also ready; for in an hour that ye think not the Son of man cometh.
Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44
November 21, 2004, Christ the King Sunday
For it was the good pleasure of the Father that in him should all the fulness dwell; and through him to reconcile all things unto himself, having made peace through the blood of his cross; through him, I say, whether things upon the earth, or things in the heavens.
Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 46; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43
November 14, 2004, Twenty-fourth Sunday in Pentecost
He will judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with equity.
Malachi 4:1-2a; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19
November 7, 2004, All Saints or Twenty-third Sunday in Pentecost
For this cause I also, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which is among you, and the love which ye show toward all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers.
Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Psalm 149; Ephesians 1:11-23; Luke 6:20-31 or Job 19:23-27a; Psalm 17:1-9; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17; Luke 20:27-38
October 31, 2004, Twenty-second Sunday in Pentecost or Reformation Day
We are bound to give thanks to God always to you, brethren, even as it is meet, for that your faith growth exceedingly, and the love of each one of you all toward one another aboundeth.
Isaiah 1:1-10; Psalm 32:1-8; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-14, 11-12; Luke 19:1-10 or Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36
October 24, 2004, Twenty-first Sunday in Pentecost
They go from strength to strength; Every one of them appeareth before God in Zion.
Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22 or Sirach 35:12-17; Psalm 84:1-6; 2 Timothy4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14
October 17, 2004, Twentieth Sunday in Pentecost
Jehovah will keep thy going out and thy coming in From this time forth and for evermore.
Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:10-8
October 10, 2004, Nineteenth Sunday in Pentecost
For if we died with him, we shall also live with him: if we endure, we shall also reign with him: if we shall deny him, he also will deny us: if we are faithless, he abideth faithful; for he cannot deny himself.
2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c; Psalm 111; 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Luke 17:11-19
October 3, 2004, Eighteenth Sunday in Pentecost
Even so ye also, when ye shall have done all the things that are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants; we have done that which it was our duty to do.
Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4; Psalm 37:1-10; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10
September 26, 2004, Seventeenth Sunday in Pentecost
…laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on the life which is life indeed.
Amos 6:1a, 4-7; Psalm 146; 1 Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31
September 19, 2004, Sixteenth Sunday in Pentecost
He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much.
Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113; 1 Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13
September 12, 2004, Fifteenth Sunday in Pentecost
Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me as chief might Jesus Christ show forth all his longsuffering, for an ensample of them that should thereafter believe on him unto eternal life.
Exodus 32:7-14; Psalm 51:1-10; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10
September 5, 2004, Fourteenth Sunday in Pentecost
And he shall be like a tree planted by the streams of water, That bringeth forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also doth not wither; And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 1; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33
August 29, 2004, Thirteenth Sunday in Pentecost
He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: His heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.
Proverbs 25:6-7 or Sir 10:12-18, Psalm 112, Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, Luke 14:1, 7-14
August 22, 2004, Twelfth Sunday in Pentecost
Wherefore, receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us have grace, whereby we may offer service well-pleasing to God with reverence and awe: for our God is a consuming fire.
Isaiah 58:9b-14; Psalm 103:1-8; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17
August 15, 2004, Eleventh Sunday in Pentecost
Therefore let us also, seeing we are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith.
Jeremiah 23:23-29; Psalm 82; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56
August 8, 2004, Tenth Sunday in Pentecost
Let thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, be upon us, According as we have hoped in thee.
Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:12-22; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40
August 1, 2004, Ninth Sunday in Pentecost
So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
Ecclesiastes 1:2:12-14l; 2:18-23; Psalm 49:1-11; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21
July 25, 2004, St. James the Elder, Apostle or Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
For the Son of man also came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
1 Kings 19:9-18; Psalm 7:1-11; Acts 11:27-12:3a; Mark 10:35-45 or Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:6-15 [16-19]; Luke 11:1-13
July 18, 2004, Seventh Sunday of Pentecost
But the Lord answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and troubled about many things: but one thing is needful: for Mary hath chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15; Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42
July 11, 2004, Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.
Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Psalm 25:1-9; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10:25-37
July 4, 2004, Fifth Sunday of Pentecost
Nevertheless in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.
Isaiah 66:10-14; Psalm 66:1-8; Galatians 6: [1-6] 7-16; Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
June 27, 2004, Fourth Sunday of Pentecost
Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21; Psalm 16; Galatians 5:1, 13-25; Luke 9:51-62
June 20, 2004, Third Sunday of Pentecost
All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn unto Jehovah; And all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee. For the kingdom is Jehovah's; And he is the ruler over the nations.
Isaiah 65:1-9; Psalm 22:18-27; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39
June 13, 2004, Second Sunday of Pentecost
Jehovah also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.
2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15; Psalm 32; Galations 2:15-21; Luke 7:36-8:3
June 6, 2004, The Holy Trinity
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he shall guide you into all the truth: for he shall not speak from himself; but what things soever he shall hear, these shall he speak: and he shall declare unto you the things that are to come.
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15
May 30, 2004, Pentecost
Thou sendest forth thy Spirit, they are created; And thou renewest the face of the ground.
Acts 2:1-21 or Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 104:25-35, 37; Romans 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21; John 14:8-17 [25-27]
May 23, 2004, Seventh Sunday of Easter or Ascension (celebrated May 20)
He who testifieth these things saith, Yea: I come quickly. Amen: come, Lord Jesus.
Acts 16:16-34; Psalm 97; Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21; John 17:20-26
Or Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47 or Psalm 93; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53
May 16, 2004, Sixth Sunday of Easter
But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.
Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5; John 14:23-29 or John 5:1-9
May 9, 2004, Fifth Sunday of Easter
By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
Acts 11:1-18; Psalm 148; Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35
May 2, 2004, Fourth Sunday of Easter
They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun strike upon them, nor any heat: for the Lamb that is in the midst of the throne shall be their shepherd, and shall guide them unto fountains of waters of life: and God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes.
Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30
April 25, 2004, Third Sunday of Easter
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing; Thou hast loosed my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Jehovah my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
Acts 9:1-6 [7-20]; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John21:1-19
April 18, 2004, Second Sunday of Easter
"And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God hath given to them that obey him."
Acts 5:27-32; Psalm 118:14-29 or Psalm 150; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31
April 11, 2004, Easter Day, The Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ
This is the day which Jehovah hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.
Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12
April 4, 2004, Palm/Passion Sunday
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 22:14-23:56 or Luke 23:1-49
Also Luke 19:28-40; Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
March 28, 2004, Fifth Sunday of Lent
Brethren, I count not myself yet to have laid hold: but one thing I do, forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, I press on toward the goal unto the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:4b-14; John 12:1-8
March 21, 2004, Fourth Sunday of Lent
Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
March 14, 2004, Third Sunday of Lent
Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
March 7, 2004, Second Sunday of Lent
Wherefore, my brethren beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my beloved.
Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:1-9
February 29, 2004, First Sunday of Lent
But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach.
Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13
February 22, 2004, The Transfiguration of our Lord
But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord the Spirit.
Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; Luke 9:28-36 (37-43)
February 1, 2004, Fourth Sunday of Epiphany
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee, and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee; I have appointed thee a prophet unto the nations.
Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30
January 25, 2004, The Conversion of St. Paul or Third Sunday in Advent
God will bless us; And all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
Acts 9:1-22; Psalm 67; Galatians 1:11-24; Luke 21:10-19 or Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21
January 18, 2004, The Confession of St. Peter
And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Acts 4:8-13; Psalm 18:1-7, 17-20 (or 18:1-6, 16-19); 1 Corinthians 10:1-5; Matthew 16:13-19
January 11, 2004, The Baptism of Our Lord
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
December 21, 2003, Fourth Sunday in Advent
Turn us again, O God; And cause thy face to shine, and we shall be saved.
Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:47-55 or Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45 (46-55)
December 14, 2003, Third Sunday in Advent
Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice.
Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18
December 7, 2003, Second Sunday in Advent
Behold, I send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant, whom ye desire, behold, he cometh, saith Jehovah of hosts.
Malachi 3:1-4 or Baruch 5:1-9; Luke 1:68-79; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6
November 30, 2003, First Sunday in Advent
To the end he may establish your hearts unblameable in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36
November 23, 2003, Christ the King
I am the Alpha and the Omega, saith the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 93; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37
November 16, 2003, Twenty-three Pentecost
Thou wilt show me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; In thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-14 [15-18] 19-25; Mark 13:1-8
November 9, 2003, Twenty-two Pentecost
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God.
1 Kings 17:8-16; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44
November 2, 2003, All Saints Sunday
He shall receive a blessing from Jehovah, And righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 24; Revelation 21:1-6a; John 11:32-44
October 26, 2003, Reformation Sunday
We reckon therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.
Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 126; Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52
October 19, 2003, Nineteenth Sunday of Pentecost
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and Jehovah hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Isaiah 53:4-12; Psalm 91:9-16; Hebrews 5:1-8; Mark 10:35-45
October 12, 2003, Eighteenth Sunday of Pentecost
And let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us; And establish thou the work of our hands upon us; Yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.
Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalm 90:12-17; Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31
October 5, 2003, Seventeenth Sunday of Pentecost
When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, The moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; What is man, that thou art mindful of him? And the son of man, that thou visitest him?
Genesis 2:18-24; Psalm 8; Hebrew 1:1-4; 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16
September 28, 2003, Sixteenth Sunday of Pentecost
Forbid him not: for there is no man who shall do a mighty work in my name, and be able quickly to speak evil of me. For he that is not against us is for us.
Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29; Psalm 19:7-14; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50
September 21, 2003, St. Matthew or Fifteen Pentecost
I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.
Ezekiel 2:8-3:11 or Jeremiah 11:18-20; Psalm 119:33-40 or Psalm 54; Ephesians 2:4-10 or James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Matthew 9:9-13 or Mark 9:30-37
September 14, 2003, Holy Cross Day
Oh sing unto Jehovah a new song; For he hath done marvellous things: His right hand, and his holy arm, hath wrought salvation for him.
Numbers 21:4b-9; Psalm 98:1-5; 1 Corinthians 1:18-24; John 3:13-17
September 7, 2003, Twelfth Sunday of Pentecost
Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God; he will come and save you.
Isaiah 35:4-7a; Psalm 146; James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17; Mark 7:24-37
August 31, 2003, Twelfth Sunday of Pentecost
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9; Psalm 15; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
August 24, 2003, St. Bartholomew or Eleventh Sunday of Pentecost
Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.
Exodus 19:1-6 or Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18; Psalm 12 or Psalm 34:15-22; 1 Corinthians 12:27-31a or Ephesians 6:10-20; John 1:43-51 or John 6:56-69
August 17, 2003, Tenth Sunday of Pentecost
As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father; so he that eateth me, he also shall live because of me.
Proverbs 9:1-6; Psalm 34:9-14; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58
August 10, 2003, Ninth Sunday of Pentecost
Be ye therefore imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, even as Christ also loved you, and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of a sweet smell.
1 Kings 19:4-8; Psalm 34:1-8; Ephesians 4:25-5:2; John 6:35, 41-51
August 3, 2003, Eighth Sunday of Pentecost
Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God,that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.
Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15; Psalm 78:23-29; Ephesians 4:1-16; John 6:24-35
July 20, 2003, Sixth Sunday of Pentecost
This is the name by which he will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.
Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:11-22; Mark 6:30-34, 53-56
July 13, 2003, Fifth Sunday of Pentecost
Mercy and truth are met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
Amos 7:7-15; Psalm 85:8-13; Ephesians 1:3-14; Mark 6:14-29
July 6, 2003, Fourth Sunday of Pentecost
My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness.
Ezekiel 2:1-5; Psalm 123; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; Mark 6:1-13
June 29, 2003, Third Sunday of Pentecost
Jehovah is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. It is good that a man should hope and quietly wait for the salvation of Jehovah.
Lamentations 3:22-33; Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43
June 22, 2003, Second Sunday of Pentecost
Then are they glad because they are quiet; So he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
Job 38:1-11; Psalm 107:1-3,23-32; 2 Corinthians 6:1-11; Mark 4:35-41
June 15, 2003, Holy Trinity
Holy, holy, holy, is Jehovah of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.
Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17
June 8, 2003, Pentecost
Nevertheless I tell you the truth: It is expedient for you that I go away; for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I go, I will send him unto you.
Acts 2:1-21 or Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 104:25-35,37 (NIV Psalm 104:24-34, 35b); Romans 8:22-27 or Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:4-15
June 1, 2003, Seventh Sunday of Easter
These things have I written unto you, that ye may know that ye have eternal life, even unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God.
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1; 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19
May 25, 2003, Sixth Sunday of Easter
Ye did not choose me, but I chose you, and appointed you, that ye should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should abide.
Acts 10:44-48; Psalm 98; 1 John 5:1-6; John 15:9-17
May 18, 2003, Fifth Sunday of Easter
Herein is love made perfect with us, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as he is, even so are we in this world.
Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:24-30 (25-31, NIV); 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8
May 11, 2003, Fourth Sunday of Easter
Hereby know we love, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; John 10:11-18
May 4, 2003, Third Sunday of Easter
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than they have when their grain and their new wine are increased. In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety.
Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 3:1-7; Luke 24:36b-48
April 27, 2003, Second Sunday of Easter
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity!
Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31
April 20, 2003, Easter Sunday
I have seen the Lord!
Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 25:6-9; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8
April 13, 2003, Passion/Palm Sunday
Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah.
Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Mark 14:1-15:47 (Mark 15:1-39 [40-47])
April 6, 2003, Fifth Sunday of Lent
Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah.
Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-13; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33
March 30, 2003, Fourth Sunday of Lent
He sendeth his word, and healeth them, And delivereth them from their destructions.
Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21
March 23, 2003, Third Sunday of Lent
For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God.
Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22
March 16, 2003, Second Sunday of Lent
If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Psalm 22:22-30; Romans 4:13-25
March 9, 2003, First Sunday of Lent
Show me thy ways, O Jehovah; Teach me thy paths. Guide me in thy truth, and teach me; For thou art the God of my salvation; For thee do I wait all the day.
Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15
March 2, 2003, Transfiguration of Our Lord
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined forth.
2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9
February 23, 2003, 7 Epiphany
Now he that establisheth us with you in Christ, and anointed us, is God; 22 who also sealed us, and gave us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.
Isaiah 43:18-25; Psalm 41; 2 Corinthians 1:18-22; Mark 2:1-12
February 16, 2003, 6 Epiphany
Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing; Thou hast loosed my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness.
2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45
February 9, 2003, 5 Epiphany
He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds.
Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147:1-12, 21c; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23; Mark 1:29-39
February 2, 2003, Presentation of Our Lord
O Jehovah of hosts, Blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.
Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 84; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40
January 26, 2003, 3 Epiphany
For thou renderest to every man according to his work.
Jonah 3:1-5, 10; PSalm 62:6-14 (NIV 6-12); 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20
January 19, 2003, 2 Epiphany
Come and see.
1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20); Psalm 139:1-5,12-17 (NIV 1-6,13-18); 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51
January 12, 2003, The Baptism of Our Lord
The voice of Jehovah is upon the waters: The God of glory thundereth, Even Jehovah upon many waters.
Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11
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