Tag: Scripture
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November 30, 2025 | First Sunday in Advent
Christ is Coming. Wake Up to Hope. Advent begins in the dark, not in despair, but in longing. Isaiah envisions a world reshaped by God’s peace (Isaiah 2:1-5). Paul urges […]
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November 23, 2025 | Preparing for Worship
Righteous Shepherd, King of Peace In this week’s lectionary scriptures, Jeremiah promises the coming of the righteous Branch of David, who will shepherd God’s scattered flock. The Canticle of Zechariah (Luke […]
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November 16, 2025 | Preparing for Worship
Persevering Through Trials Toward Future Restoration In this week’s lectionary scriptures, Isaiah paints a vivid picture of a restored world, where grief is no more and peace abounds. The psalm […]
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November 9, 2025 | Preparing for Worship
Steadfast Faith and Resurrection Hope In this week’s lectionary scriptures, Haggai encourages rebuilding God’s house, even when circumstances seem overwhelming. Psalm 145 praises God’s abiding greatness. Paul warns of deception […]
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November 2, 2025 | Preparing for Worship
Grace That Changes Everything In this week’s lectionary scriptures, Isaiah calls out hollow worship and empty ritual. True faith is not performance but transformation. The psalm reminds us that confession opens […]
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October 26, 2025 | Preparing for Worship
Restoration, Repentance, and Faith That Humbles In this week’s lectionary scriptures, Joel envisions restoration and the Spirit poured out. Psalm 65 celebrates God’s blessing over all. Timothy nears the end […]