December 8, 2024
Readings and Psalm Malachi 3:1-4 My messenger is a refiner and purifier Luke 1:68-79 In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us. (Lk. 1:78) Philippians 1:3-11 A harvest of righteousness on the day of Jesus Christ Luke 3:1-6 Prepare the way of the Lord
December 1, 2024
Readings and Psalm Jeremiah 33:14-16 A righteous branch springing up from David Psalm 25:1-10 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. (Ps. 25:1) 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Strengthen hearts of holiness for the coming of the Lord Luke 21:25-36 Be alert for the coming of the Son of Man
November 24, 2024
Readings and Psalm Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 The one coming with the clouds rules over all Psalm 93 Ever since the world began, your throne has been established. (Ps. 93:2) Revelation 1:4b-8 Glory to the one who made us a kingdom John 18:33-37 The kingdom of Christ
November 17, 2024
Readings and Psalm Daniel 12:1-3 The deliverance of God’s people at the end Psalm 16 My heart is glad and my spirit rejoices; my body shall rest in hope. (Ps. 16:9) Hebrews 10:11-14 [15-18] 19-25 The way to God opened through Christ’s death Mark 13:1-8 The end and the coming of the Son
November 10, 2024
Readings and Psalm 1 Kings 17:8-16 God feeds Elijah and the widow at Zarephath Psalm 146 The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down. (Ps. 146:8) Hebrews 9:24-28 The once for all sacrifice of Christ Mark 12:38-44 A widow’s generosity reveals the hypocrisy of the scribes
October 27, 2024
Readings and Psalm Jeremiah 31:31-34 I will write my law in their hearts, says the Lord Psalm 46 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. (Ps. 46:7) Romans 3:19-28 Justified by God’s grace as a gift Mark 10:46-52 Christ healing the blind man Bartimaeus
October 20, 2024
Readings and Psalm Isaiah 53:4-12 The suffering servant Psalm 91:9-16 You have made the Lord your refuge, and the Most High your habitation. (Ps. 91:9) Hebrews 5:1-10 Through suffering Christ becomes the source of salvation Mark 10:35-45 Warnings to ambitious disciples
October 13, 2024
Readings and Psalm Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 Turn from injustice to the poor, that you may live Psalm 90:12-17 So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts to wisdom. (Ps. 90:12) Hebrews 4:12-16 Approach the throne of grace with boldness Mark 10:17-31 Teaching on wealth and reward
October 6, 2024
Readings and Psalm Genesis 2:18-24 Created for relationship Psalm 8 You crown us with glory and honor. (Ps. 8:5) Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 God has spoken by a Son Mark 10:2-16 Teaching on marriage