These scripture lessons identify God as the Father who provides all that we need. Genesis 22:6-14 Abraham took the wood for the burnt offering and placed it on his son Isaac, and he himself carried the fire and the knife. As the two of them went on together, 7 Isaac spoke up and said to […]Read more
The Holy Spirit made his presence known with tongues fire resting on the apostles in the assigned New Testament reading for Pentecost Sunday. We find him the gospel lesson appearing as dove. Genesis 8:6-12 After forty days Noah opened a window he had made in the ark 7 and sent out a raven, and it […]Read more
The Apostle Paul wrote, “Faith comes by hearing the message of Christ.” The scripture readings for this morning are accounts of how God has continued to provide a succession of messengers to proclaim his word. 2 Kings 2:9-15 When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me, what can I do for you before […]Read more
These scripture lessons teach us that the Gospel comes to us in the flesh, brought to us on foot by earthly beings. Isaiah 52:7-9 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!” […]Read more