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Bible in a Year  :   Psalms 146–147; 1 Corinthians 15:1–28

Today's Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12–19  (NIV)

Insight  Paul’s preaching and that of others in the New Testament about the resurrection of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:12) was rooted in Old Testament Scriptures ( vv . 3–4 ). Their preaching followed the example of Jesus who also referred to these Scriptures to enlighten His perplexed disciples about His resurrection. He said, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms. . . . This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day” (Luke 24:44–46). Peter spoke of Christ’s resurrection in Acts 2:23–28 and quoted from Psalm 16:8–11 to show that this was predicted by David. Then Peter quotes Psalm 110:1 to show that David also predicted Christ’s ascension and exaltation (Acts 2:34–36). By:  Arthur Jackson

We will one day see those again who have “fallen asleep in Christ” ( v . 18 )—grandparents and parents, friends and neighbors, or perhaps even old schoolyard crushes. Death doesn’t get the last word. Resurrection does. By:    John Blase

Reflect & Pray What does Christ’s resurrection mean to you? How might you express your faith and point someone to the hope of the resurrection? Jesus, may the power of Your resurrection become more and more evident in my life. May it be clear in my words and actions, especially as I interact with those who do not know You.

September 5: I Loved You; I Love You Now Hosea 11:1–12:14 ; Acts 5:1–42; Job 16:10–22 “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son” (Hos 11:1). This line is beautiful if read alone, but it is sad when read in context: “When I called them, they went from my face. They sacrificed to the Baals, and they sacrificed to idols” (Hos 11:2). It’s incredible how quickly we forget God’s mercy and provision. All too soon we return to putting our desires before His. When we put things in front of God’s will—false gods and our own misguided ways (Baals and idols)—we thwart His will not only for our lives, but also for the lives of others. For each of us, God has a tremendous plan that also affects others, for His glory and for the betterment of the world. When we fail to seek His will, we neglect our faith and operate by our own agenda, setting His work aside. Our missteps can have terribly painful consequences: “The sword rages in [my people’s] cities; it consu...

Thu, Sep 5, 2019 (Aug 23, 2019) | Dormition of the Theotokos Leavetaking of the Dormition of the Theotokos Bright Vestments On the same date: Twelfth Thursday after Pentecost Epistle Philippians 2:5–11 Gospel Luke 10:38–42, 11:27–28   Byzantine Lectionary (Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print.

Thursday, September 5, 2019 | Ordinary Time Thursday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time Year 1 | Roman Missal | Lectionary First Reading Colossians 1:9–14 Response Psalm 98:2 Psalm Psalm 98:2–6 Gospel Acclamation Text Gospel Luke 5:1–11   Catholic Daily Readings . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009. Print. Thursday, September 5, 2019 | After Pentecost Proper 17, Thursday Year 1 Psalms ( Morning ) Psalm 37:1–17 Psalms ( Evening ) Psalm 37:18–40 Old Testament 1 Kings 11:1–13 New Testament James 3:13–4:12 Gospel Mark 15:12–21   The Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2010. Print. Thursday, September 5, 2019 | After Pentecost Thursday before Proper 18 Year C Psalm , First Reading & Second Reading, Option I Psalm Psalm 1 First Reading Genesis 39:1–23 ( Complementary ) Second Reading Philippians 2:...

Light expresses God’s great love for us. His light points us to Jesus, “the light of the world” (John 8:12), who guides us from the gloom of sin. Walking in His light, we find the bright path to a life that glorifies the Son. He is the world’s brightest gift. As He shines, may we walk His way. By:    Patricia Raybon

September 5: I Loved You; I Love You Now Hosea 11:1–12:14 ; Acts 5:1–42; Job 16:10–22 “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son” (Hos 11:1). This line is beautiful if read alone, but it is sad when read in context: “When I called them, they went from my face. They sacrificed to the Baals, and they sacrificed to idols” (Hos 11:2). It’s incredible how quickly we forget God’s mercy and provision. All too soon we return to putting our desires before His. When we put things in front of God’s will—false gods and our own misguided ways (Baals and idols)—we thwart His will not only for our lives, but also for the lives of others. For each of us, God has a tremendous plan that also affects others, for His glory and for the betterment of the world. When we fail to seek His will, we neglect our faith and operate by our own agenda, setting His work aside. Our missteps can have terribly painful consequences: “The sword rages in [my people’s] cities; it consum...

Bible in a Year  :   Psalms 126–128; 1 Corinthians 10:19–33

Today's Scripture : 1 Corinthians 12:1–14  (NIV)

Insight  To a Corinthian church struggling with deep divisions, Paul writes about the gifts of the Spirit. His intent is to help heal the divisions and adjust the perceptions of people about their own significance or superiority. One of the first things Paul says about the gifts is that they’re given for the common good. That means that whatever the gift, its use is for the benefit of others.

Reflect & Pray What’s your spiritual “voice,” and how can you use it today? Why is it wrong to want others’ spiritual gifts? Father, show me how You’ve gifted me and how I’m to use those gifts for others.

August 29: Becoming a Saved People Isaiah 60:1–62:12 ; Luke 22:63–23:25 ; Job 13:13–28 For Luke, Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophet Isaiah’s message. At the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, according to Luke, Jesus opened the Isaiah scroll in a synagogue and proclaimed that the words in Isa 61 are about Him (Luke 4:17–19): “The Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is upon me, because Yahweh has anointed me, he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives and liberation to those who are bound, to proclaim the year of Yahweh’s favor, and our God’s day of vengeance, to comfort all those in mourning” (Isa 61:1–2). This moment defines what Jesus’ life would mean—and He was immediately persecuted for claiming the authority rightfully given to Him by God (Luke 4:20–30). Luke’s message—an extension of Isaiah’s—is played out further near the end of Jesus’ life. Jesus’ claim to authority resulted in His being sentenced to dea...

Thursday, August 29, 2019 | Fixed Feasts Beheading of John the Baptist Dark Vestments Matins Gospel Matthew 14:1–13 Epistle Acts 13:25–32 Gospel Mark 6:14–30   Byzantine Lectionary (Gregorian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2015. Print. Thu, Aug 29, 2019 (Aug 16, 2019) | Fixed Feasts Translation of the Image of Our Lord Bright Vestments On the same date: Eleventh Thursday after Pentecost Epistle 1 Timothy 3:13–4:5 ( Greek ) or Colossians 1:12–18 ( Slavic ) Gospel Luke 9:51–56, 10:22–24 , 13:22 ( Greek ) or Luke 9:51–56, 10:22–24 ( Slavic )   Byzantine Lectionary (Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print. Thursday, August 29, 2019 | Fixed Feasts Beheading of John the Baptist Dark Vestments Matins Gospel Matthew 14:1–13 Epistle Acts 13:25–32 Gospel Mark 6:14–30   Byzantine Lectionary (Revised Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2015. Print. ...

Thursday, August 29, 2019 | Memorial The Passion of Saint John the Baptist The Gospel for this memorial is proper. Years 1 & 2 | Roman Missal | Lectionary From Thursday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time First Reading 1 Thessalonians 3:7–13 Response Psalm 90:14 Psalm Psalm 90:3–5a, 12–14 , 17 Gospel Acclamation Matthew 5:10 (Proper) Gospel Mark 6:17–29 (Proper) Or from the Proper of Saints First Reading Jeremiah 1:17–19 Response Psalm 71:15 ab Psalm Psalm 71:1–4a, 5–6b , 15ab , 17 Gospel Acclamation Matthew 5:10 (Proper) Gospel Mark 6:17–29 (Proper)   Catholic Daily Readings . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009. Print. Thursday, August 29, 2019 | After Pentecost Proper 16, Thursday Year 1 Psalms ( Morning ) Psalm 18:1–19 Psalms ( Evening ) Psalm 18:20–50 Old Testament 1 Kings 3:16–28 New Testament Acts 27:27–44 Gospel Mark 14:12–26  The Episcopal Church...