1When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5“Blessed are the…
The Word of God: 1 Corinthians 2:1-13 – September 15, 2021
1When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come proclaiming the mystery of God to you in lofty words or wisdom. 2For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3And I came to you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling. 4My speech and…
The Word of God: 1 Kings 21:17-29 – September 14, 2021
17Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying: 18Go down to meet King Ahab of Israel, who rules in Samaria; he is now in the vineyard of Naboth, where he has gone to take possession. 19You shall say to him, “Thus says the LORD: Have you killed, and also taken possession?”…
Psalm of the Day – September 13, 2021 (Psalm 145)
1 I will extol you, my God and King,and bless your name forever and ever.2 Every day I will bless you,and praise your name forever and ever.3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;his greatness is unsearchable. 4 One generation shall laud your works to another,and shall declare your mighty acts.5 On the…
The Word of God: Matthew 3:13-17 – September 11, 2021
13Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. 14John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all…
The Word of God: Philippians 3:1-16 – September 10, 2021
1Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not troublesome to me, and for you it is a safeguard. 2Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of those who mutilate the flesh! 3For it is we who are the circumcision, who worship in…
The Word of God: 1 Kings 18:1-19 – September 9, 2021
1After many days the word of the LORD came to Elijah, in the third year of the drought, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab; I will send rain on the earth.” 2So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab. The famine was severe in Samaria. 3Ahab summoned Obadiah, who was in charge of the palace….
Psalm of the Day – September 8, 2021 (Psalm 33)
1 Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous.Praise befits the upright.2 Praise the LORD with the lyre;make melody to him with the harp of ten strings.3 Sing to him a new song;play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts. 4 For the word of the LORD is upright,and all his work is done in faithfulness.5…
The Word of God: Mark 16:1-8 (9-20) – September 7, 2021
1When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. 3They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll…
The Word of God: Philippians 1:1-11 – September 6, 2021
1Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3I thank my God every time I remember you, 4constantly praying with joy in every one of my…
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