Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 80:1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth 80:2 before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might, and come to save us! 80:3 Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) James 5:7-10 5:7 Be patient, therefore, beloved, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious crop from the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. 5:8 You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near. … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Luke 1:46b-55 1:46b “My soul magnifies the Lord, 1:47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 1:48 for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 1:49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Mark 1:1-8 1:1 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 1:2 As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; 1:3 the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) 2 Peter 3:8-15a 3:8 But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. 3:9 The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 85:1-2, 85:1 LORD, you were favorable to your land; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. 85:2 You forgave the iniquity of your people; you pardoned all their sin. Selah Reflections God had once redeemed the nation of Israel for their past sins. He delivered them from captivity and made them His … Read more