“The Unexpected Love of God in Christ” (Luke 6:27-38 – Epiphany 7 – February 23, 2025) Luke 6:27-38 – 27“But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. 29To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also.…
“Our True Blessedness in Jesus’ Kingdom” (Luke 6:20-26 – Epiphany 6 – February 16, 2025) Luke 6:20-26 – 20Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said: “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. 22Blessed…
“Our Christian Faith in Our Daily Calling” (Luke 5:1-11 – Epiphany 5 – February 9, 2025) Luke 5:1-11 – 1So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets.…
“Is This Not the Carpenter, the Son of Mary?” (Mark 6:1-6 – Epiphany 4 – February 2, 2025) Mark 6:1-6 – 1Then He went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples followed Him. 2And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man…
“Jesus Preaches the Liberating Gospel” (Luke 4:14-21 – Epiphany 3 – January 26, 2025) Luke 4:14-21 – 14Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. 15And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. 16So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as…
“Jesus’ Miracle at a Wedding Reveals His Glory” (John 2:1-11 – Epiphany 2 – January 19, 2025) John 2:1-11 – 1On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. 3And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said…
“Heaven Was Opened at Jesus’ Baptism” (Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 – Epiphany 1/Baptism of Our Lord – January 12, 2025) Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 – 15Now as the people were in expectation, and all reasoned in their hearts about John, whether he was the Christ or not, 16John answered, saying to all, “I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is…
“Arise, Shine; for Your Light Has Come!” (Isaiah 60:1-6 – Epiphany – January 5, 2025) Isaiah 60:1-6 – 1Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you. 2For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the LORD will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon…
“Jesus Was Obedient for Us” (Luke 2:41-52 – Christmas 1 – December 29, 2024) Luke 2:41-52 – 41His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. 43When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered…
“Joy to the World, the Lord Is Come!” (Luke 2:1-20 – Christmas 2024) Luke 2:1-7 – 1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3And all went to be taxed, every one into his…