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February 12, 2023 Lectionary Texts In Deuteronomy 30.15-20 God sets before us a choice: God’s ways, which lead to life, and the world’s ways, which lead to death. God implores us to choose life.Psalm 119.1-8 celebrates the life and power of living in faithfulness to God. (Each verse of this psalm speaks of God’s Word… Continue reading 6th Sunday after Epiphany

January 15, 2023 Lectionary Texts Isaiah 49.1-7 is the second of Isaiah’s “servant songs” (we heard the first last week). As God’s servant you may feel you have “labored in vain,” but, doing God’s will, you are sustained. God says, “It is not enough to serve your own people; I will give you as a… Continue reading 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

January 8, 2023 Lectionary Texts Isaiah 42.1-9 describes God’s gentle servant, who brings healing and justice—nonviolently. Psalm 29 celebrates God’s strength and the power of God’s voice, which is “enthroned over the flood” like the Spirit brooding over the waters at Creation. In Acts 10.34-43 Peter summarizes Jesus’ life and ministry: anointed by the Spirit,… Continue reading Baptism of Jesus

January 4, 2026 Lectionary Texts Isaiah 60.1-6: Arise, shine, your light has come!… You shall see and be radiant… nations shall come to your light… They shall bring gold and frankincense… Psalm 72: Give your king justice, who delivers the needy… Ephesians 3. 1-12: The mystery of Christ has been revealed. The gentiles have become… Continue reading Epiphany Sunday

February 5, 2023 Lectionary Texts Isaiah 58.1-9— God criticizes religiosity that does not lead us to love our neighbor and care for the poor. “You serve your own interest on your fast day, and oppress your workers. But real religious observance is to do justice and set people free.” In this your light will shine.… Continue reading 5th Sunday after Epiphany

December 14, 2025 Lectionary Texts Isaiah 35.1-10. The desert shall rejoice and blossom… Strengthen weak hands: God is coming…. The eyes of the blind shall be opened… Waters will break forth in the wilderness… Luke 1.47-55. The Magnificat. God has looked on my lowly state…All generations will call me blessed. God has scattered the proud,… Continue reading Advent 3

December 7, 2025 Lectionary Texts Today’s scriptures speak of God’s coming justice.Isaiah 11. 1-10 — A shoot from the stump of Jesse who will judge for the poor… The wolf will dwell with the lamb, and they will not hurt or destroy. Psalm 72 — May the king judge the poor with justice. He delivers… Continue reading Advent 2