Scripture Reading(s) Luke 13:31-35 13:31 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” 13:32 He said to them, “Go and tell that fox for me, ‘Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Philippians 3:17-4:1 3:17 Brothers and sisters, join in imitating me, and observe those who live according to the example you have in us. 3:18 For many live as enemies of the cross of Christ; I have often told you of them, and now I tell you even with tears. 3:19 Their end is … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 27 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 27:2 When evildoers assail me to devour my flesh– my adversaries and foes– they shall stumble and fall. 27:3 Though an army encamp against … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” 15:2 But Abram said, “O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Luke 4:1-13 4:1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 4:2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. 4:3 The devil said … Read more
Scripture Reading(s) Romans 10:8b-13 10:8b “The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 10:9 because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10:10 … Read more