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July Sunday Readings

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July 5, 2020

Readings and Psalm

  • Zechariah 9:9-12
    The king will come in humility and peace
  • Psalm 145:8-14
    The Lord is gracious and full of compassion. (Ps. 145:8)
  • Romans 7:15-25a
    The struggle within the self
  • Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
    The yoke of discipleship

Semicontinuous First Reading and Psalm

  • Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67
    The marriage of Isaac and Rebekah
  • Psalm 45:10-17
    God has anointed you with the oil of gladness. (Ps. 45:7)
  • Song of Solomon 2:8-13 (alternate)
    Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away. (Song of Sol. 2:10)

July 12, 2020

Readings and Psalm

  • Isaiah 55:10-13
    The growth of the word to accomplish God’s purpose
  • Psalm 65:[1-8] 9-13
    Your paths overflow with plenty. (Ps. 65:11)
  • Romans 8:1-11
    Live according to the Spirit
  • Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
    The parable of the sower and the seed

Semicontinuous First Reading and Psalm

  • Genesis 25:19-34
    Esau sells his birthright to Jacob
  • Psalm 119:105-112
    Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light upon my path. (Ps. 119:105)

July 19, 2020

Readings and Psalm

  • Isaiah 44:6-8
    There is no other God than the Lord
  • Wisdom of Solomon 12:13, 16-19 (alternate)
    God’s sovereignty: both righteous and forbearing
  • Psalm 86:11-17
    Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth. (Ps. 86:11)
  • Romans 8:12-25
    The revealing of the children of God
  • Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
    The parable of the weeds

Semicontinuous First Reading and Psalm

  • Genesis 28:10-19a
    Jacob’s dream of the ladder to heaven
  • Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24
    You have searched me out and known me. (Ps. 139:1)

July 26, 2020

Readings and Psalm

  • 1 Kings 3:5-12
    Solomon’s prayer for wisdom
  • Psalm 119:129-136
    When your word is opened, it gives light and understanding. (Ps. 119:130)
  • Romans 8:26-39
    Nothing can separate us from God’s love
  • Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
    Parables of the reign of heaven

Semicontinuous First Reading and Psalm

  • Genesis 29:15-28
    Leah and Rachel become Jacob’s wives
  • Psalm 105:1-11, 45b
    Make known the deeds of the Lord among the peoples. Hallelujah! (Ps. 105:1, 45)
  • Psalm 128 (alternate)
    Happy are they who follow in the ways of God. (Ps. 128:1)

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