TODAY’S READINGS IN CONTEXT JANUARY 23, 2022 Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Reading 1 All the people of Israel 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 […]
TODAY’S READINGS IN CONTEXT JANUARY 16, 2022 Isaiah 62:1-5 Reading 1 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. 2 The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; […]
TODAY’S READINGS IN CONTEXT JANUARY 9, 2022 Isaiah 43:1-7 Reading 1 Thus says the LORD, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with […]
TODAY’S READINGS IN CONTEXT JANUARY 2, 2022 Jeremiah 31:7-14 Reading 7 Thus says the LORD: Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob and raise shouts for the chief of the nations; proclaim, give praise, and say, “Save, O LORD, your people, the remnant of Israel.” 8 See, I am going to bring them from the land […]
TODAY’S READINGS IN CONTEXT DECEMBER 26, 2021 Isaiah 61:10 – 62:3 Reading 10 I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, […]
TODAY’S READINGS IN CONTEXT DECEMBER 25, 2021 CHRISTMAS III Isaiah 52:7-10 Reading 7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace, who brings good news, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” 8 Listen! Your sentinels lift up their voices, together they sing for joy; for […]
TODAY’S READINGS IN CONTEXT DECEMBER 19, 2021 Micah 5:2-5a Reading 2 You, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to rule in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days. 3 Therefore he shall give them up […]
TODAY’S READINGS IN CONTEXT DECEMBER 12, 2021 Zephaniah 3:14-20 Reading 14 Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! 15 The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; […]
TODAY’S READINGS IN CONTEXT DECEMBER 5, 2021 Today, congregations have the choice between Baruch or Malachi as their first reading. Baruch 5:1-9 Reading 1 Take off the garment of your sorrow and affliction, O Jerusalem, and put on forever the beauty of the glory from God. 2 Put on the robe of the righteousness that […]
TODAY’S READINGS IN CONTEXT NOVEMBER 28, 2021 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Jeremiah 33:14-16 Reading 14 The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. 15 In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch […]