“And He answered and said to them, “Why do you yourselves also break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? For God said, ‘Honor your father and…
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December 22, 2024: 4th Sunday of Advent Micah 5:2-5a: (From Bethlehem comes the mighty Shepherd who will feed his flock) Psalm 80:1-7: (Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel! You…
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December 15, 2024: 3rd Sunday of Advent Zephaniah 3:14-20: (Shout for joy, daughter of Zion! God comes as warrior and lover) Psalm 85: (Show us your steadfast love, grant…
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December 8, 2024: 2nd Sunday of Advent Malachi 3:1-7b: (I will send my messenger; refiner’s fire; presents God’s people for judgment) RCL/ELW: Malachi 3:1-4 (no presentation for judgment) Psalm 66:1-12:…
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“Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when…
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“When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent word into all that surrounding region and brought…
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“When they got into the boat, the wind stopped. And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “You are truly God’s Son!” (Matthew 14:32-33) We see something miraculous…
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“But seeing the wind, he became frightened, and when he began to sink, he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out with His hand and took hold…
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,“Peter responded and said to Him, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” And He said, “Come!” And Peter got out of the…
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December 1, 2024: 1st Sunday of Advent Jeremiah 33:14-16 (The righteous branch of David will spring up) Psalm 25:1-10 (Be mindful of your mercy, instruct sinners in your way, do…
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