October 6, 2024 World Communion Sunday Lectionary Texts Job 1.1, 2. 1-10 — The beginning of the story of Job: God & Satan’s “deal.” Psalm 26 — Vindicate me… I walk I integrity. Hebrews 1. 1-4; 2. 5-12 —As God spoke through prophets, now God has spoken in Jesus, the “pioneer of our faith.” We… Continue reading OT 27 – 20th Sunday after Pentecost
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OT 28 – 21st Sunday after Pentecost
October 13, 2024 Lectionary Texts Job 23. 1-9, 16-17 — Job despairs that in his suffering he can’t find God anywhere. He wishes he could vanish as completely as God seems to have. Psalm 22 — My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Hebrews 4. 12-16 says that God’s Word is alive, and… Continue reading OT 28 – 21st Sunday after Pentecost
OT 29 – 22nd Sunday After Pentecost
October 20, 2024 Lectionary Texts Job 38. 1-7 — God’s response to Job. Psalm 104 — The glory of Creation. Hebrews 5.1-10 — Christ was appointed by God as a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek. Mark 10. 35-45 — Whoever wishes to become great must be a servant. The Human One came… Continue reading OT 29 – 22nd Sunday After Pentecost
OT 31 – 24th Sunday after Pentecost
November 3, 2024 Lectionary Texts Ruth 1. 1-18 — The set-up for Ruth’s story. Ruth says to Naomi, “where you go I will go.” Psalm 146 —trust in God, not in worldly power. God cares for the poor and powerless, and lifts up those who are bowed down. (See a paraphrase below.) Hebrews 9. 11-14… Continue reading OT 31 – 24th Sunday after Pentecost
All Saints Day
November 1 or November 3, 2024 Lectionary Texts Isaiah 25.6-9 — On this mountain God will make a feast… and swallow up death.. and wipe away tears Psalm 24 —The earth is God’s… The king of glory enters! Revelation 21.1-6 — The new heaven and new earth. Death will be no more. “Behold, I make… Continue reading All Saints Day
Reign of Christ Sunday
November 24, 2024 Lectionary Texts 2 Samuel 23.1-7 — David’s last words: a just ruler is like the dawn.. God’s covenant… the godless are like thorns. Psalm 132 — God will place one of David’s descendants on the throne. Revelation 1.4b-8 —Christ our ruler has freed us and made us into a new commonwealth. John… Continue reading Reign of Christ Sunday
OT 25 – 18th Sunday after Pentecost
September 22, 2024 Lectionary Texts Proverbs 31.10-31 — A capable wife Psalm 1 — Those who follow God’s ways are like trees growing near water, bearing fruit and never failing. James 3.13-4.3, 7-8a — Contrasting selfish desire with “gentleness born of wisdom.” Conflicting desires within us cause the conflicts between us. Mark 9.30-37 — The… Continue reading OT 25 – 18th Sunday after Pentecost
OT 32 – 25th Sunday after Pentecost
November 10, 2024 Lectionary Texts Ruth 3. 1-5; 4.13-17 — Ruth goes to the threshing floor… and marries Boaz. Psalm 127 —Unless God builds the house the builders work in vain.Hebrews 9. 24-28 — Christ’s sacrifice is once for all, to remove sin by the sacrifice of himself Mark 12.38- 13.2 —Three scenes: Beware the… Continue reading OT 32 – 25th Sunday after Pentecost
OT 33 – 26th Sunday after Pentecost
November 17, 2024 Lectionary Texts 1 Samuel 1. 4-20 — Hannah’s prayer … which in due time is answered.1 Samuel 2.1-10 — Hannah’s prayer of thanks. There is no Rock like our God. God brings low, and also exalts. God raises up the poor from the dustHebrews 10.11-25 — that through Jesus’ sacrifice our sins… Continue reading OT 33 – 26th Sunday after Pentecost
“Messiah?”
He asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Messiah.” —Mark 8.29 Really? To Peter?Wisdom Teacher maybe; friend, commander, co-conspirator,confounder, eye-opener, spiritual director, divine prodder,midwife of the New Life—but not a Christological assertion. The Messiah was a mighty warrior who would liberate Israelfrom Roman oppression. A kind of… Continue reading “Messiah?”