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June 106, 2024 Lectionary Texts 1 Samuel 15.34 – 16.13 — Samuel anoints David as king of Israel. (God tends to the inner reality, not the outward appearance.) Psalm 20 — May God answer you, and fulfill your desires…. Some take pride in chariots; but our hope is in God. 2 Corinthians 5. 6-10, (11-13)14-17… Continue reading OT 11 – Pe +4

July 14, 2024 Lectionary Texts 2 Samuel 6.1-19 — David brings the ark into Jerusalem and dances with joy and abandon. Psalm 24 — Who comes close to God? Those who seek truth and live truthfully. Who is the power that rules our lives? It is Yahweh. Ephesians 1.3-14 — God has chosen us, adopted… Continue reading OT 15 — Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

July 28, 2024 Lectionary Texts 2 Samuel 11. 1-15 — David rapes Bathsheba and arranges her husband Uriah’s death. Psalm 14 — People do evil, thinking that there is no God who is aware of their deeds. But God defends the poor and powerless. Ephesians 3.14-21 —May you be strengthened in your inner being, rooted… Continue reading OT 17 — 10th Sunday after Pentecost

August 4, 2024 Lectionary Texts 2 Samuel 11.26-12.13 — Nathan’s parable about David’s transgression with Bathsheba. Psalm 51 — A prayer of repentance. Have mercy… You desire inward truth… Create in me a clean heart… Ephesians 4. 1-16 — There is one body and one Spirit… We’re given various gifts (apostles, pastors, teachers…) to equip… Continue reading OT 18 — 11th Sunday After Pentecost

August 11, 2024 Lectionary Texts 2 Samuel 18.5-33 — Absalom’s rebellion and death. Psalm 130 —“Out of the depths I cry to you.” We wait for God’s grace. Ephesians 4.25 – 5.2 — Speak the truth, be angry but do not sin, share with the needy, speak only what builds up, be kind: imitate God.… Continue reading OT 19 — 12th Sunday after Pentecost

August 18, 2024 Lectionary Texts 1 Kings 3. 3-14 — Solomon asks for wisdom. Psalm 111 — Praise! God provides food…shows power… The fear of the Holy One is the beginning of wisdom. Ephesians 5. 15-20 — Make the most of the time… discern God’s will…. be filled with the Spirit… make melody to God… Continue reading OT 20 – 13th Sunday after Pentecost

August 25, 2024 Lectionary Texts 1 Kings 8.(1, 6, 10-11) 22-30, 41-43 — The Ark is brought into the newly built temple. Solomon’s prayer. Psalm 84 — “How lovely is your dwelling place … even the sparrow finds a home.” Ephesians 6. 10-20 — We are not struggling against other people, but against the power… Continue reading OT 21 – 14th Sunday after Pentecost

September 8, 2024 Lectionary Texts Proverbs 22. 1-2, 8-9, 22-23 — God is maker of both rich and poor. Condemns injustice. Care for the poor. Psalm 124 — God’s grace alone has saved us when we were in danger. James 2. 1-17 — Do not favor the rich over the poor…. Don’t judge one another….… Continue reading OT 23 – 16th Sunday After Pentecost