Apr 19, 2022 Devotional Bible Study

April 19, 2022Eastertide Today’s Readings:  Judges 4:17-23; 5:24-31a, Jael kills Sisera Lesson: Give God credit for triumph The First Station Of The Resurrection Revelation 12:1-12, The woman, the dragon, the child Lesson: Satan is overcome Invitatory Alleluia! Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia! Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death

Easter Monday

April 18, 2022Eastertide Today’s Readings:  Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, On this day God has acted Joshua 10:16-27, Joshua defeats five kings Lesson: When the Lord promises victory 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8, Celebrating with sincerity and truth Lesson: Unending deliverance Invitatory Alleluia! Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia! Christ is risen from the dead, trampling

Holy Saturday

April 16, 2022Passiontide Today’s Readings:  Lamentations 3:1-9, 19-24, I will hope in the Lord Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16, Take me out of the net 1 Peter 4:1-8, The gospel proclaimed even to the dead Matthew 27:57-66, The burial of Jesus Invitation to Vigil Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, on this most holy night, when our

Good Friday

April 15, 2022Passiontide Today’s Readings:  Isaiah 52:13—53:12, The suffering servant Psalm 22, Why have you forsaken me? Hebrews 10:16-25, The way to God is opened John 18:1—19:42, The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Collect Good Friday Almighty God, we beseech thee graciously to behold this thy family, for whom our Lord

Maundy Thursday

April 14, 2022Passiontide Today’s Readings:  Exodus 12:1-14, The passover of the Lord Psalm 116:1-2, 12-29, The cup of salvation 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Proclaim the Lord’s death John 13:1-17, 31b-35, The service of Christ: footwashing and meal Greeting The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit

Holy Wednesday

April 13, 2022Passiontide Today’s Readings:  Isaiah 50:4-9a, The servant is vindicated by God Psalm 70, Be pleased, O God, to deliver me Hebrews 12:1-3, Look to Jesus, who endured the cross John 13:21-32, Jesus foretells his betrayal Evocation Christ is our peace. He has reconciled us to God in one body by the cross. We

Holy Tuesday

April 12, 2022Passiontide Today’s Readings:  Isaiah 49:1-7, The servant brings salvation to earth’s ends Psalm 71:1-14, From my mother’s womb you have been my strength 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, The cross of Christ reveals God’s power and wisdom John 12:20-36, Jesus speaks of his death Evocation Once we were far off, but now in union with

Holy Monday

April 11, 2022Passiontide Today’s Readings:  Isaiah 42:1-9, The servant brings forth justice Psalm 36:5-11, Refuge under the shadow of your wings Hebrews 9:11-15, The blood of Christ redeems for eternal life John 12:1-11, Mary of Bethany anoints Jesus Evocation Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory. Christ humbled himself and became obedient unto

Apr 9, 2022 Devotional

Cover image: Mankind’s Eternal Dilemma, The Choice Between Virtue and Vice, 1633, by Frans Francken the Younger April 9, 2022Lent Invitatory The Lord is full of compassion and mercy: Come let us adore him. Opening Prayer Show us your mercy, O Lord;        And grant us your salvation.  Clothe your ministers with righteousness;        Let your people

Apr 8, 2022 Devotional Bible Study

April 8, 2022Lent Today’s Readings:  MORNING: Isaiah 54:9-10, God’s love is steadfast Lesson: God’s promises are permanent MIDDAY: Leviticus 23:1-8, Sabbath and passover Lesson: The chief theme of our worship EVENING: Luke 22:1-13, Jesus prepares for Passover with his disciples Lesson: Zeal and spiritual understanding Invitatory The Lord is full of compassion and mercy: Come