January 30, 2022
Corresponding Scripture: Psalm 46 (NRSV) 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.Selah 4 There is a river whose […]
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2022
Corresponding Scriptures: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 (NRSV) 1 all the people gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had given to Israel. 2 Accordingly, the priest Ezra brought the law before the assembly, both men and women and all who […]
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2022
Corresponding Scriptures: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 (CEB) 8 When the seventh month came and the people of Israel were settled in their towns, all the people gathered together in the area in front of the Water Gate. They asked Ezra the scribe to bring out the Instruction scroll from Moses, according to which the Lord had instructed Israel. 2 So on […]
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2022
Corresponding Scriptures: John 2:1-11 (NRSV) 2 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what […]
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2022
Corresponding Scriptures: John 2:1-11 (CEB) 2 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and 2 Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. 3 When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They don’t have any wine.” 4 Jesus replied, “Woman, what does that have […]
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2022
Corresponding Scriptures: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 (NRSV) 15 As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, 16 John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to […]
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2022
Corresponding Scriptures: Matthew 2:1-12 (CEB) 2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in the territory of Judea during the rule of King Herod, magi came from the east to Jerusalem. 2 They asked, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We’ve seen his star in the east, and we’ve come to honor him.” 3 When King […]
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2022
Corresponding Scriptures:Matthew 2:1-12 (NRSV) 2 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” 3 When King Herod heard […]
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