Scripture Reading(s) 1 Kings 17:8-16, (17-24) 17:8 Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, 17:9 “Go now to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and live there; for I have commanded a widow there to feed you.” 17:10 So he set out and went to Zarephath. When he came to the gate of … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Luke 1:39-57 1:39 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, 1:40 where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 1:41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit 1:42 … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Romans 12:9-16b 12:9 Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 12:10 Love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. 12:11 Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 113 113:1 Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. 113:2 Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time on and forevermore. 113:3 From the rising of the sun to its setting the name of the LORD is to be praised. 113:4 The … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) 1 Samuel 2:1-10 2:1 Hannah prayed and said, “My heart exults in the LORD; my strength is exalted in my God. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in my victory. 2:2 “There is no Holy One like the LORD, no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God. 2:3 … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Luke 7:1-10 7:1 After Jesus had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 7:2 A centurion there had a slave whom he valued highly, and who was ill and close to death. 7:3 When he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to him, asking him … Read more