Monthly Archives: January 2024

I have sinned; I, the shepherd, have done wrong

Daily Verse Reading – 2 Samuel 24: 2; 9-17 2 Samuel 24:2 2 So the king said to Joab and the army commanders[a] with him, “Go throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and enroll the fighting men, … Continue reading

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A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives, and in his own home

Daily Gospel Reading – Mark 6:1-6 A Prophet Without Honor6 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were … Continue reading

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Talitha koum

Daily Gospel Reading – Mark 5:21-43 Jesus Raises a Dead Girl and Heals a Sick Woman21 When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was … Continue reading

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May the enemies of my lord the king and all who rise up to harm you be like that young man

Daily Verse Reading – 2 Samuel 18: 9-10; 14; 24-25; 30 – 19: 3 2 Samuel 18:9-10 9 Now Absalom happened to meet David’s men. He was riding his mule, and as the mule went under the thick branches of … Continue reading

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What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? In God’s name don’t torture me!

Daily Gospel Reading – Mark 5:1-20 Jesus Restores a Demon-Possessed Man5 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes.[a] 2 When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an impure spirit came from the tombs … Continue reading

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The Lord has given the kingdom into the hands of your son, Absalom. You have come to ruin because you are a murderer!

Daily Verse Reading – 2 Samuel 15: 13-14; 30; 16: 5-13 2 Samuel 15:13-14 David Flees13 A messenger came and told David, “The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom.” 14 Then David said to all his officials … Continue reading

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Be free from concern

Daily Verse Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 32 I would like you to be free from concern. An unmarried man is concerned about the Lord’s affairs—how he can please the Lord. 33 But a married man is concerned about … Continue reading

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A prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, is to be put to death

Daily Verse First Reading – Deuteronomy 18:15-20 15 The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him. 16 For this is what you asked … Continue reading

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Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?

Daily Gospel Reading – Mark 4:35-41 Jesus Calms the Storm35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he … Continue reading

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You did it in secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel

Daily Verse Reading – 2 Samuel 12: 1-7; 10-17 2 Samuel 12:1-7 Nathan Rebukes David12 The Lord sent Nathan to David. When he came to him, he said, “There were two men in a certain town, one rich and the … Continue reading

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