Psalm of the Day – August 24, 2019 (Psalm 111)

1   Praise the LORD!       I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart,            in the company of the upright, in the congregation.  2   Great are the works of the LORD,            studied by all who delight in them.  3   Full of honor and majesty is his work,            and his righteousness endures forever.  4   He has gained renown by…

The Word of God – August 24, 2019

2 Samuel 23:1-7, 13-17 1Now these are the last words of David:       The oracle of David, son of Jesse,            the oracle of the man whom God exalted,       the anointed of the God of Jacob,            the favorite of the Strong One of Israel: 2   The spirit of the LORD speaks through me,            his word is upon my…

Psalm of the Day – August 23, 2019 (Psalm 139)

1   O LORD, you have searched me and known me.  2   You know when I sit down and when I rise up;            you discern my thoughts from far away.  3   You search out my path and my lying down,            and are acquainted with all my ways.  4   Even before a word is on my tongue,            O LORD, you know…

The Word of God – August 23, 2019

Gospel Reading Mark 12:35-44 35While Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said, “How can the scribes say that the Messiah is the son of David? 36David himself, by the Holy Spirit, declared,       ‘The Lord said to my Lord,       “Sit at my right hand,            until I put your enemies under your feet.”’  37David himself calls him…

Psalm of the Day – August 22, 2019 (Psalm 147:12-20)

12  Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem!            Praise your God, O Zion!  13  For he strengthens the bars of your gates;            he blesses your children within you.  14  He grants peace within your borders;            he fills you with the finest of wheat.  15  He sends out his command to the earth;            his word runs swiftly.  16  He gives snow like wool; …

The Word of God – August 22, 2019

Gospel Reading Mark 12:28-34 28One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, he asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” 29Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; 30you shall love the Lord your God…