Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 124 124:1 If it had not been the LORD who was on our side — let Israel now say — 124:2 if it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when our enemies attacked us, 124:3 then they would have swallowed us up alive, when their anger was kindled … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Exodus 1:8-2:10 1:8 Now a new king arose over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. 1:9 He said to his people, “Look, the Israelite people are more numerous and more powerful than we. 1:10 Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase and, in the event of war, join our … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 15:21-28 15:21 Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. 15:22 Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” 15:23 But he did not answer her … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 15:10-20 15:10 Then he called the crowd to him and said to them, “Listen and understand: 15:11 it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles.” 15:12 Then the disciples approached and said to him, “Do you know … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 11:1 I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. 11:2a God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. 11:29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. 11:30 … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 67 67:1 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah 67:2 that your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations. 67:3 Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. 67:4 Let the … Read more