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Readings Psalm 29 Psalm 75 1 Kings 12:20—13:34 2 Corinthians 8:1–24 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:195–204
Readings Psalm 17 1 Kings 11:42—12:19 2 Corinthians 7:1–16 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:192–194 Festival Today we observe the Festival of The Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist. In contrast to the Festival of The Nativity of St. John the Baptist, observed on the 24th of June, this Festival commemorates John the Baptist’s beheading under Herod Antipas, Tetrarch of Galilee and Perea. Last of the Old Testament prophets, John the Baptist announced the imminent coming of Christ, and fulfilled the Old Testament prophesy regarding the return of ‘Elijah’ before the Day of the Lord. Although Joh
Readings Psalm 48 1 Kings 11:1–26 2 Corinthians 6:1–18 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:183–191
Readings Psalm 72 1 Kings 9:1–9—10:1–13 2 Corinthians 5:1–21 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:177–182 Commemoration Today we commemorate Monica, Mother of Augustine. Despite being widowed at a young age, Monica devoted herself to the welfare, spiritual and physical, of her children. Monica would follow her son, Augustine, to Rome and then to Milan, where she would finally see the fruit of her efforts (and the Holy Spirit’s work) as Augustine converted to Christianity.
Readings Psalm 36 1 Kings 8:22–63 2 Corinthians 4:1–18 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:170–176
Readings Psalm 32 1 Kings 7:51—8:21 2 Corinthians 3:1–18 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:167–169
Readings Psalm 27 1 Kings 5:1–18 2 Corinthians 1:23—2:17 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:160–166 Festival Today we celebrate the Festival of St. Bartholomew, Apostle. Called by Christ in Galilee (in the town of Cana, where Christ performed His first miracle), Bartholomew would become one of the first of Jesus’ twelve disciples. According to Church tradition, Bartholomew brought the Gospel to Armenia, where he was martyred.
Readings Psalm 111 Psalm 49 1 Kings 3:1–15 2 Corinthians 1:1–22 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:153–159
Readings Psalm 97 1 Kings 2:1–27 1 Corinthians 13:1–13 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:148–152
Readings Psalm 139 1 Kings 1:1–35 1 Corinthians 12:14–31 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:144–147
1 Kings 22 — 2 Kings 2 Ahab Dies; Israel Continues to Sin against God; Elisha Succeeds Elijah
1 Kings 20–21 Naboth’s Vineyard; Israel Defeats Syria
1 Kings 17–19 Elijah Speaks God’s Curse on the Land; Elijah and the Widow; Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
1 Kings 14–16 Roboam Leads Judah into Idolatry; Judah and Israel Have Mostly Unfaithful Kings
1 Kings 12–13 Roboam Accepts Foolish Advice; Israel Breaks Away from Judah; Jeroboam Leads Israel into Idolatry; God Sends a Prophet to Warn Jeroboam; Jeroboam Does Not Repent
1 Kings 09–11 God Appears to Solomon Again; Solomon Grows in Wealth and Prestige; Solomon Turns Away from God
1 Kings 07–08 Solomon Builds the Temple; Solomon Consecrates the Temple
1 Kings 03–06 God Blesses Solomon; Solomon Grows in Wealth and Prestige; Solomon Prepares to Build the Temple
1 Kings 01–02 Adonias Attempts to Usurp the Throne; David Makes Solomon King; Solomon Solidifies His Rule
Readings 1 Kings 3:4–15 Psalm 119:97–104 Ephesians 1:3–14 Luke 2:40–52
Readings Psalm 119:57–64 Psalm 108 1 Kings 19:1–21 Ephesians 3:1–21 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:235–240 Commemoration Today we commemorate Gregory the Great, Pastor. Gregory served both as mayor and, later, as bishop of Rome. Before entering full-time service in the Church, Gregory helped to strengthen a Rome weakened by enemy invasions and plague, and sold his considerable possessions and donated the proceeds to help the poor. As bishop of Rome, Gregory contributed to the Church by establishing a Church Year calendar, which some church bodies still use to this day, and overseeing mus
Readings Psalm 135 1 Kings 18:20–40 Ephesians 2:1–22 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:223–234 Commemoration Today we commemorate Hannah. The favored wife of her husband, Elkanah, Hannah suffered through years of barrenness, but never gave up hope in the Lord. For her devotion, she was repaid with the birth of a son, Samuel, whom she dedicated to the service of the Lord. Hannah’s prayer of thanksgiving foreshadows the Magnificat, the Song of Mary, which would come centuries later.
Readings Psalm 47 Psalm 8 1 Kings 18:1–19 Ephesians 1:1–23 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:213–222 Commemoration Today we commemorate Joshua, son of Nun, of the tribe of Ephraim. Most noted for his succession of Moses as Israel’s commander-in-chief, Joshua led a life of devotion to and faith in God. From defeating the Amalekites and being in charge of the tent of meeting to scouting the land of Canaan and leading Israel across the Jordan, Joshua showed steadfast faith in God and His promises. Joshua is especially noted for his final address, in which he, like Moses before him, presented t
Readings Psalm 68 Psalm 70 1 Kings 16:29—17:24 2 Corinthians 9:1–15 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:205–212
Readings Psalm 29 Psalm 75 1 Kings 12:20—13:34 2 Corinthians 8:1–24 Apology of the Augsburg Confession V:195–204