Scripture Reading(s) Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 37:1 Jacob settled in the land where his father had lived as an alien, the land of Canaan. 37:2 This is the story of the family of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shepherding the flock with his brothers; he was a helper to the sons of Bilhah and … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Matthew 14:13-21 14:13 Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14:14 When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 145:8 The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. 145:9 The LORD is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made. 145:14 The LORD upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down. 145:15 The … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Romans 9:6-15 It is not as though God’s word had failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. 7 Nor because they are his descendants are they all Abraham’s children. On the contrary, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” 8 In other words, it is not the children … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Isaiah 55:1-5 55:1 Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 55:2 Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Romans 9:1-5 9:1 I am speaking the truth in Christ–I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit– 9:2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 9:3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own … Read more