THE
RHYTHMS PROJECT
RHYTHMS VOLUME ONE Advent, Christmas, Epiphany
PREFACE rhythm noun \’ri-th m\ : a regular, repeated pattern of sounds or movements We are immersed in rhythms. They surround us. The sun rises and the night falls. The tides roll in and out with the passing moon. Birds chirp, clocks tick, raindrops fall – all to a consistent tempo. The world around us is full of these regular, repeated patterns. But they aren't just around us – they are within us. Our hearts beat and our lungs breathe. Our veins expand and contract as life flows through them. It is even by rhythms that we mark time. Hours, days, years, are all lived in the ebb and flow of work, sleep, and meals. All are rhythms – within and without. Our Creator has made everything in this way. But we don't just find rhythms in the created order. Throughout the Scriptures, God provides his people with rhythms by which to order their lives. In the Old Testament, we see that he gave the people of Israel Sabbaths and feasts to help them remember his work as Creator and Savior. In the Gospels we read that, on the night before Jesus died for us, he instituted the Sacrament of Communion. When we partake in the bread and wine, we remember his suffering and death on our behalf. Over the past 2,000 years, the Church has instituted feasts, holy days and seasons in order that we might orient our lives around the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. All these patterns are given as means of grace by which we are reminded who God is and who he's called us to be. As Anglicans, we have been given the Book of Common Prayer – a collection of prayers, Scripture readings, and liturgies that help us immerse our lives into the life of Christ. Introduced in 1549, the Book of Common Prayer was created to provide the people of England with a resource to engage in Scripture, learn to pray, and ultimately, deepen their understanding of the Gospel. Christians all over the world have used it for over 500 years. It is Scriptural, practical, and beautiful; but it can also be daunting. The aim of The Rhythms Project is to compile the proper readings from the Book of Common Prayer (Daily Office and Lectionary) and the Collects (prayers) in a way that is simple and easy to use. A corresponding reading from The Jesus Storybook Bible has been added to encourage times of family or communal worship. In addition, you will find a weekly practice to encourage you to live into the things you are learning. This first installment of The Rhythms Project will contain the fifteen-week journey of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. Our hope is that this resource would give you the tools to immerse the normal rhythms of your life into the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK The Rhythms Project seeks to combine the best of the Book of Common Prayer, the Church Calendar, and The Jesus Storybook Bible into an accessible resource to guide your spiritual life over the next fifteen weeks. It is made up of daily personal readings and weekly communal worship that will encourage our church to journey through the Christian Calendar together. For your personal reading, find a time that you can consistently set aside twenty minutes. This can be any time of day, but seek to make it when you are at your best, both mentally and physically. As you begin, stop and pray for the Holy Spirit to use this time to illuminate the Scriptures to you. Then, read through the Daily Office readings for that day. Feel free to choose one or two, or read them all if time allows. Then, pick one of the passages that “jumps” out at you and walk through SOAP. Simply write down the Scripture. Make an Observation about it. Apply it to your life today. And say a Prayer to ask Jesus to help you walk in that newly revealed truth. Then, take the time to pray the Collect of the week or say the Lord's Prayer. For your communal worship time, find a time that your family or friends can gather once a week for thirty minutes. This could be right before bed, first thing in the morning, or any time in between. Just find a time that works for you. Begin by praying the Collect of the week together or pick one person to pray it out loud. Then read a passage from the Lectionary readings and discuss or SOAP it together. If you have small children (or even if you don't!) read the selected story from The Jesus Storybook Bible. You might ask questions like: What does this passage say about Christ and his finished work of redemption? What does it say about your identity in him? What might he be calling you to do in response? Then, look at the practice for the week. This is a way for you to embody the things you are learning and give you creative ways to live on mission. Plan a time to engage the practice in the following week. Finish by singing a song or praying the Lord's Prayer together.
HELPFUL TOOLS
LECTIONARY
DAILY OFFICE
JESUS STORYBOOK BIBLE
COLLECT
PRACTICE
The icons above are designed to help you identify each week’s activities. The icons designate the Lectionary, the Daily Office, the Collect, The Jesus Storybook Bible, and a Practice. The Lectionary, identified by the green book icon, is a series of four weekly readings that will be used for corporate and communal worship. The Daily Office, identified by the grey book icon, is a series of daily readings aimed at personal Scripture reading. The Jesus Storybook Bible, identified by a yellow house icon, is a Christ-centered approach to reading the Bible for families and individuals. The Collect, identified by the aqua arrow icon, is a prayer to be used both in weekly and daily times. Finally, Practice, identified by the blue clock icon, is an activity that will encourage missional application to the spiritual lessons. The Daily Office in an iPhone App: iphonelectionary.com/dailyoffice
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THE SEASON OF
ADVENT
ABOUT ADVENT
Advent is a season of waiting. It is a time to remember God’s promises throughout the Old Testament to rescue and redeem his people through the Messiah. These were fulfilled when Jesus came, not as a king, but as a servant. He didn’t come to save them from the Romans, but rather to save them from their sins. As Christians, Advent calls us to remember that one day Christ will come again, not as a servant, but as a conquering King. He will come to put all the brokenness of this world to rights. He will come to make all things new. During this season, seek to set aside all the distractions of the holiday season and posture your heart in a way that allows you to long for the second coming of Christ. May your Advent prayer be, Maranatha - come Lord Jesus.
WEEK ONE
ADVENT
SUNDAY - 12/1/13 Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:36-44
Psalms 146, 147 Amos 1:1-5,13-2:8 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Luke 21:5-19
Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: Operation No More Tears! Page 144
Week one of Prepare a Place project.
Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
MONDAY Psalms 1, 2 Amos 2:6-16 2 Peter 1:1-11 Matthew 21:1-11
WEDNESDAY Psalm 119:1-24 Amos 3:12-4:5 2 Peter 3:1-10 Matthew 21:23-32
FRIDAY Psalms 16, 17 Amos 5:1-17 Jude 1-16 Matthew 22:1-14
TUESDAY Psalms 5, 6 Amos 3:1-11 2 2 Peter 1:12-21 Matthew 21:12-22
THURSDAY Psalm 18:1-20 Amos 4:6-13 2 Peter 3:11-18 Matthew 21:33-46
SATURDAY Psalms 20, 21:1-7 (8-14) Amos 5:18-27 Jude 17-25 Matthew 22:15-22
The first coming of Christ the Lord, God’s Son and our God, was in obscurity; the second will be in sight of the whole world. When he came in obscurity no one recognized him but his own servants; when he comes openly he will be known by both good people and bad. When he came in obscurity it was to be judged; when he comes openly it will be to judge. Saint Augustine
WEEK TWO
ADVENT
SUNDAY - 12/8/13 Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12
Psalms 148, 149, Amos 6:1-14 1 Thess. 5:1-11 Luke 1:57-68
Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: Get Ready! Page 170
Week two of Prepare a Place project.
Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
MONDAY Psalms 25, 9 Amos 7:1-9 Revelation 1:1-8 Matthew 22:23-33
WEDNESDAY Psalms 38, 119:25-48 Amos 8:1-14 Revelation 1:17-2:7 Matt. 23:1-12
FRIDAY Psalm 31 Haggai 1:1-15 Revelation 2:18-29 Matthew 23:27-39
TUESDAY Psalms 26, 28 Amos 7:10-17, 24-25 Revelation 1:9-16 Matthew 22:34-46
THURSDAY Psalms 37:1-18 Amos 9:1-10 Revelation 2:8-17 Matthew 23:13-26
SATURDAY Psalms 30, 32 Haggai 2:1-19 Revelation 3:1-6 Matthew 24:1-14
WEEK THREE
ADVENT
SUNDAY - 12/15/13 Isaiah 35:1-10 Psalm 146:5-10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11
Psalms 63:1-8, (9-11), 98 Amos 9:11-15 2 Thess. 2:1-3, 13-17 John 5:30-47
Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: He’s here! Page 176
Week three of Prepare a Place project.
Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen
MONDAY Psalms 41, 52 Zechariah 1:7-17 Revelation 3:7-13 Matthew 24:15-31
WEDNESDAY Psalm 119:49-72 Zechariah 3:1-10 Revelation 4:1-8 Matthew 24:45-51
FRIDAY Psalms 40, 54 Zechariah 7:8-8:8 Revelation 5:6-14 Matthew 25:14-30
TUESDAY Psalms 45 Zechariah 2:1-13 Revelation 3:14-22 Matthew 24:32-44
THURSDAY Psalms 50, (59, 60) or 33 Zechariah 4:1-14 Revelation 4:9-5:5 Matthew 25:1-13
SATURDAY Psalm 55 Zechariah 8:9-17 Revelation 6:1-17 Matthew 25:31-46
Thou, grieving that the ancient curse Should doom to death a universe, Hast found the medicine, full of grace, To save and heal a ruined race. John M Neale
WEEK FOUR
ADVENT
SUNDAY - 12/22/13 Isaiah 7:10-16 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25
Psalms 24, 29 Genesis 3:18-15 Revelation 12:1-10 John 3:16-21
Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: The Light of the Whole World, Page 184
Week four of Prepare a Place project.
Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
MONDAY Psalms 61, 62 Zephaniah 3:14-20 Titus 1:1-16 Luke 1:1-25
CHRISTMAS EVE Psalms 45,46 Galatians 3:23-4:7 Matthew 1:18-25
CHRISTMAS DAY Psalms 2,85, 110:1-5 Micah 4:1-5, 5:2-4 1 John 4:7-16 John 3:31-36
THURSDAY - SATURDAY
Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born (this day) of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
There are no readings provided for these days. Consider reading a Psalm and a Gospel each day.
THE SEASON OF
CHRISTMAS
ABOUT CHRISTMAS
Christmas is a season of arrival. After the somber tone of Advent, Christmas comes as a time of joy and celebration. This season calls us to remember that God has fulfilled his promises in Scripture by sending Christ in the flesh. Christ humbled himself, taking on the form of a servant, so that through his life, death, and resurrection, we could be raised up with him. God’s plan of redemption was begun through the mystery of the Incarnation. This is good news. Historically, Christians have celebrated Christmas for twelve full days. So don’t just celebrate the birth of Christ for one day, but rather take the time to be overjoyed by the arrival of our King. Savor good food and drink. Spend time with loved ones. Thank God for all the gifts he has bestowed on you, but especially for the gift of his only begotten Son, Christ Jesus our Lord. May your Christmas prayer be, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!
WEEK ONE CHRISTMAS
SUNDAY - 12/29/13 Isaiah 63:7-9 Psalm 148 Hebrews 2:10-18 Matthew 2:13-23
Psalms 93, 96, 34 1 Samuel 1:1-2, 7b-28 Colossians 1:9-20 Luke 2:22-40
Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: The King of all Kings, Page 192
Plan a meal with someone from St Peter’s that you don’t know well who is in a different life stage than you. Example: invite a young single or older couple to lunch after church.
Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
MONDAY Psalms 20, 21:1-7, 8-13 1 Kings 17:17-24 3 John John 4:46-54
WEDNESDAY Psalm 103 Isaiah 62:1-5, 10-12 Revelation 19:11-16 Matthew 1:18-25
FRIDAY Psalm 68 1 Kings 19:9-18 Ephesians 4:17-32 John 6:15-27
TUESDAY Psalms 46, 48 1 Kings 3:5-14 James 4:13-17, 5:7-11 John 5:1-15
THURSDAY Psalm 34 1 Kings 19:1-8 Ephesians 4:1-16 John 6:1-14
SATURDAY Psalms 85, 87 Joshua 3:14-4:7 Ephesians 5:1-20 John 9:1-12, 35-38
WEEK TWO CHRISTMAS
SUNDAY - 1/5/14 Jeremiah 31:7-14 Psalm 147:12-20 Ephesians 1:3-14 John 1:(1-9), 10-18
Psalms 2, 110:1-5, 6-7 Jonah 2:2-9 Ephesians 6:10-20 John 11:17-27, 38-44
Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: Heaven Breaks Through, Page 200
Make your favorite dessert and take it to a neighbor. Spend time baking this recipe with friends or family. Recipe to follow.
O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, you Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
MONDAY - EPIPHANY Psalms 46, 97 Isaiah 49:1-7 Revelation 21:22-27 Matthew 12:14-21
O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the Peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Psalm 103 Deuteronomy 8:1-3 Colossians 1:1-14 John 6:30-33, 48-51
THURSDAY Psalms 121, 122, 123 Isaiah 45:14-19 Colossians 1:24-2:7 John 8:12-19
Psalms 117, 118 Exodus 17:1-7 Colossians 1:15-23 John 7:37-52
FRIDAY Psalms 138, 139:1-17 Jeremiah 23:1-8 Colossians 2:8-23 John 10:7-17
SATURDAY Psalms 148, 150 Isaiah 55:3-9 Colossians 3:1-17 John 14:6-14
WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING A Favorite Recipe for Celebrating with Friends and Family
5 cups cream 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped 1 cup sugar 5 eggs 4 cups french bread, without crust, diced then frozen 1½ cups white chocolate ½ cup of berries (raspberries, blueberries or blackberries) Scald the cream, sugar & vanilla bean. Cool mixture & whisk in eggs. Add bread, white chocolate & berries into the cream mixture, then toss. Coat a glass 9 by 13 dish with butter & sugar. Fill with the mixture & cover with tin foil. Bake in a water bath at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, then remove foil and continue to cook until golden on top. Serve warm.
Christ became the son of man so that we could become children of God. Had he not so lowered himself as to come down to us, none of us could ever have gone to him by any merits of our own. Leo the Great Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die. Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Charles Wesley
THE SEASON OF
EPIPHANY
ABOUT EPIPHANY
Epiphany is a season of appearing. Throughout Church history, it has been a time for Christians to observe the many ways that the glory of God is revealed through the life of Christ. We look to stories like the journey of the Magi, the Baptism of Jesus, and the Transfiguration to reflect on the Lordship of Christ, and like the disciples, we are called to respond to him. During this season, take the time to reflect upon the life of Christ. Meditate upon his words found in the Gospels. Think on his miracles and kindness towards the people he encounters. Ask the Holy Spirit to use this time to enable you to walk in the ways of Christ through service and love towards everyone you encounter. May your Epiphany prayer be, Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
WEEK ONE EPIPHANY
SUNDAY - 1/12/14 Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17
Psalms 146,147 Genesis 1:1-2:3 Ephesians 1:3-14 John 1:29-34
Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: Let’s Go! Page 208
If you have any broken relationships, take time to ask the Lord what you might need to do to see them restored.
Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
MONDAY Psalms 1, 2, 3 Genesis 2:4-9, 10-15, 16-25 Hebrews 1:1-14 John 1:1-18
WEDNESDAY Psalm 119:1-24 Genesis 4:1-16 Hebrews 2:11-18 John 1:29-34, 35-42
FRIDAY Psalms 16, 17 Genesis 6:1-8 Hebrews 3:12-19 John 2:1-12
TUESDAY Psalms 5, 6 Genesis 3:1-24 Hebrews 2:1-10 John 1:19-28
THURSDAY Psalm 18:1-20 Genesis 4:17-26 Hebrews 3:1-11 John 1:43-51
SATURDAY Psalms 20, 21:1-7, 8-13 Genesis 6:9-22 Hebrews 4:1-13 John 2:13-22
WEEK TWO EPIPHANY
SUNDAY - 1/19/14 Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-11 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1:29-42
Psalms 148, 149, 150 Genesis 7:1-10, 17-23 Ephesians 4:1-16 Mark 3:7-19
Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: The Captain of the Storm, Page 236
Spend time in prayer for those who are sick or alone.
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
MONDAY Psalm 25 Genesis 8:6-22 Hebrews 4:14-5:6 John 2:23-3:15
WEDNESDAY Psalm 38 Genesis 9:18-29 Hebrews 6:1-12 John 3:22-36
FRIDAY Psalm 31 Genesis 11:27-12:8 Hebrews 7:1-17 John 4:16-26
TUESDAY Psalms 26, 28 Genesis 9:1-17 Hebrews 5:7-14 John 3:16-21
THURSDAY Psalm 37:1-18 Genesis 11:1-9 Hebrews 6:13-20 John 4:1-15
SATURDAY Psalms 30, 32 Genesis 12:9-13:1 Hebrews 7:18-28 John 4:27-42
WEEK THREE EPIPHANY
SUNDAY - 1/26/14 Isaiah 9:1-4 Psalm 27:1, 4-9 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Matthew 4:12-23
Psalms 63:1-8, 9-11, 98 Genesis 13:2-18 Galatians 2:1-10 Mark 7:31-37
Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: Filled Full! Page 244
Spend time in prayer for those who don’t know Christ.
Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
MONDAY Psalms 41, 52 Genesis 14:1-7, 8-24 Hebrews 8:1-13 John 4:43-54
WEDNESDAY Psalm 119:49-72 Genesis 16:1-14 Hebrews 9:15-28 John 5:19-29
FRIDAY Psalms 40, 54 Genesis 17:15-27 Hebrews 10:11-25 John 6:1-15
TUESDAY Psalm 45 Genesis 15:1-11, 17-21 Hebrews 9:1-14 John 5:1-18
THURSDAY Psalm 50 Genesis 16:15-17:14 Hebrews 10:1-10 John 5:30-47
SATURDAY Psalm 55 Genesis 18:1-16 Hebrews 10:26-39 John 6:16-27
Stars cross the sky, wise men journey from pagan lands, earth receives its Savior in a cave. Let there be no one without a gift to offer, no one without gratitude as we celebrate the salvation of the world, the birthday of the human race. Now it is no longer, “dust you are and to dust you shall return”, but, “you are joined to heaven and into heaven you shall be taken up”. Basil the Great (AD 330 – 379)
WEEK FOUR EPIPHANY
SUNDAY - 2/2/14 Micah 6:1-8 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Matthew 5:1-12
Psalms 24, 29 Genesis 18:16-33 Galatians 5:13-25 Mark 8:22-30
Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: A Little Girl and a Poor Frail Lady, Page 214
Take the time to write a simple note to one of your coworkers or child’s teacher. Ask the Lord for a specific way to encourage them.
Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
MONDAY Psalms 56, 57, 58 Genesis 19:1-17, 18-23, 24-29 Hebrews 11:1-12 John 6:27-40
WEDNESDAY Psalm 72 Genesis 22:1-18 Hebrews 11:23-31 John 6:52-59
FRIDAY Psalm 69:1-23, 24-30, 31-38 Genesis 24:1-27 Hebrews 12:3-11 John 7:1-13
TUESDAY Psalms 61, 62 Genesis 21:1-21 Hebrews 11:13-22 John 6:41-51
THURSDAY Psalms 70, 71 Genesis 23:1-20 Hebrews 11:32-12:2 John 6:60-71
SATURDAY Psalms 75, 76 Genesis 24:28-38, 49-51 Hebrews 12:12-29 John 7:14-36
WEEK FIVE EPIPHANY
SUNDAY - 2/9/14 Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12) Psalm 112:1-9 (10) 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16) Matthew 5:13-20
Psalms 93, 96 Genesis 24:50-67 2 Timothy 2:14-21 Mark 10:13-22
Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: The Man Who Didn’t Have Any Friends, Page 264
Offer to babysit someone’s kids so that they can have time alone or a date night.
Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
MONDAY Psalm 80 Genesis 25:19-34 Hebrews 13:1-16 John 7:37-52
WEDNESDAY Psalm 119:97-120 Gen. 27:1-29 Romans 12:1-8 John 8:12-20
FRIDAY Psalm 88 Genesis 27:46-28:4, 10-22 Romans 13:1-14 John 8:33-47
TUESDAY Psalm 78:1-39 Genesis 26:1-6, 12-33 Hebrews 13:17-25 John 7:53-8:11
THURSDAY Psalms 83, 146, 147 Genesis 27:30-45 Romans 12:9-21 John 8:21-32
SATURDAY Psalms 87, 90 Genesis 29:1-20 Romans 14:1-23 John 8:47-59
WEEK SIX EPIPHANY
SUNDAY - 2/16/14 Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 119:1-8 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37
Psalms 66, 67 Genesis 29:20-35 1 Timothy 3:14-4:10 Mark 10:23-31
Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: Washed with Tears, Page 280
Share a skill you have with someone who would like to learn or benefit by what you know.
O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
MONDAY Psalm 89:1-18 Genesis 30:1-24 1 John 1:1-10 John 9:1-17
WEDNESDAY Psalms 101, 109:1-4, 5-19, 20-30 Genesis 31:25-50 1 John 2:12-17 John 10:1-18
FRIDAY Psalm 102 Genesis 32:22-33:17 1 John 3:1-10 John 10:31-42
TUESDAY Psalms 97, 99, 100 Genesis 31:1-24 1 John 2:1-11 John 9:18-41
THURSDAY Psalms 105:1-22 Genesis 32:3-21 1 John 2:18-29 John 10:19-30
SATURDAY Psalm 102 Genesis 32:22-33:17 1 John 3:1-10 John 10:31-42
Jesus came, the heav’ns adoring, Came with peace from realms on high; Jesus came for man’s redemption, Lowly came on earth to die. Alleluia! Alleluia! Came in deep humility. -Godfrey Thring
WEEK SEVEN EPIPHANY
SUNDAY - 2/23/14 Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Psalm 119:33-40 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 Matthew 5:38-48
Psalms 118 Proverbs 1:20-33 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Mark 10:35-45
Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: Let’s Go! Page 208 Going Home, Page 318
Spend an evening this week without any technology. Use your time to enjoy conversation and spend time in prayer.
O Lord, you have taught us that without love whatever we do is worth nothing; Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts your greatest gift, which is love, the true bond of peace and of all virtue, without which whoever lives is accounted dead before you. Grant this for the sake of your only Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
MONDAY Psalm 106:1-18 Proverbs 3:11-20 1 John 3:18-4:6 John 11:17-29
WEDNESDAY Psalm 119:145-176 Prov. 6:1-19 1 John 5:1-12 John 11:45-54
FRIDAY Psalms 140, 142 Proverbs 8:1-21 Philemon John 12:9-19
TUESDAY Psalms 120, 121, 122, 123 Proverbs 4:1-27 1 John 4:7-21 John 11:30-44
THURSDAY Psalms 131, 132, 133 Proverbs 7:1-27 1 John 5:13-21 John 11:55-12:8
SATURDAY Psalms 137:1-6, 7-9, 144 Proverbs 8:22-36 2 Timothy 1:1-14 John 12:20-26
WEEK EIGHT EPIPHANY
TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY - 3/2/14 Exodus 24:12-18 Psalm 2 2 Peter 1:16-21 Matthew 17:1-9
Psalms 148, 149, 150 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Luke 9:18-27
Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: Running Away, Page 272
Post in The City with words and pictures about how God is using these applications in your life.
O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
MONDAY Psalm 25 Proverbs 27:1-6, 10-12 Philemon 2:1-13 John 18:15-18, 25-27
TUESDAY Psalms 26, 28 Proverbs 30:1-4, 24-33 Philemon 3:1-11 John 18:28-38
CLOSING THOUGHTS This week, as we bring our journey from Advent through Epiphany to a close, consider taking time out of your week to mark what the Lord has accomplished in you. As you review the story of Jesus being transfixed on the mountain, find a secluded space to spend time with Jesus for an hour or an afternoon. Look back on the last few months and consider what God has done in you during the past fifteen weeks. Write down a few memorable verses or moments from your time.
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