September 29, 2024
Readings and Psalm Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 The Lord’s spirit comes upon seventy elders Psalm 19:7-14 The commandment of the Lord gives light to the eyes. (Ps. 19:8) James 5:13-20 Prayer and anointing in the community Mark 9:38-50 Warnings to those who obstruct faith
September 22, 2024
Readings and Psalm Jeremiah 11:18-20 The prophet led like a lamb to slaughter Psalm 54 God is my helper; it is the Lord who sustains my life. (Ps. 54:4) James 3:13—4:3, 7-8a The wisdom from above Mark 9:30-37 Prediction of the passion
September 15, 2024
Readings and Psalm Isaiah 50:4-9a The servant is vindicated by God Psalm 116:1-9 I will walk in the presence of the Lord. (Ps. 116:9) James 3:1-12 Dangers of the unbridled tongue Mark 8:27-38 Peter’s confession of faith
September 8, 2024
Readings and Psalm Isaiah 35:4-7a Like streams in the desert, God comes with healing Psalm 146 I will praise the Lord as long as I live. (Ps. 146:2) James 2:1-10 [11-13] 14-17 Faith without works is dead Mark 7:24-37 Christ healing a little girl and a deaf man
September 1, 2024
Readings and Psalm Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 God’s law: a sign of a great nation Psalm 15 Lord, who may dwell in your tabernacle? (Ps. 15:1) James 1:17-27 Be doers of the word, not hearers only Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Authentic religion
August 11, 2024
Readings and Psalm 1 Kings 19:4-8 Elijah given bread for his journey Psalm 34:1-8 Taste and see that the Lord is good. (Ps. 34:8) Ephesians 4:25—5:2 Put away evil, live in love John 6:35, 41-51 Christ, the bread of life
August 4, 2024
Readings and Psalm Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 The Lord gives manna in the wilderness Psalm 78:23-29 God rained down manna from heaven; so mortals ate the bread of angels. (Ps. 78:24, 25) Ephesians 4:1-16 Maintain the unity of the faith John 6:24-35 Christ the bread of life
July 28, 2024
Readings and Psalm 2 Kings 4:42-44 Elisha feeding a hundred people Psalm 145:10-18 You open wide your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. (Ps. 145:16) Ephesians 3:14-21 Prayer for wisdom, strength, and Christ’s indwelling John 6:1-21 Christ feeding the five thousand