Sunday 1/4/26 Summary  First Reading: Isaiah 60:1-6 Jerusalem is assured that nations will make a pilgrimage to her because the […]
Sunday 12/28/2025 Summary  First Reading: Isaiah 63:7-9 God does not delegate divine intervention to a messenger or angel. God’s own […]
Sunday 12/21/2025 Summary  First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-16 An Israelite and Aramean military coalition presented a serious threat to King Ahaz […]
Sunday 12/14/2025 Summary  First Reading:  Isaiah 35:1-10 The prophet describes the return from the Babylonian captivity as a joyous procession […]
Sunday 12/7/2025 Summary  First Reading:  Isaiah 11:1-10 Isaiah describes the coming of a future, ideal ruler who will renew David’s […]
Sunday 11/30/2025 Summary  First Reading:  Isaiah 2:1-5 The visionary message presented in this reading focuses on a future day when […]
Sunday 11/23/2025 Summary  First Reading:  Jeremiah 23:1-6 Today’s reading builds on the common, ancient Near Eastern metaphor of the king […]
Sunday 11/16/2025 Summary  First Reading: Malachi 4:1-2a Malachi, whose name means “my messenger,” warns that “the day is coming.” On […]
Sunday 11/9/2025 Summary  First Reading: Job 19:23-27a Job suffers the loss of children, wealth, and health. Accused by his companions […]
Sunday 11/2/2025 Summary  First Reading: Isaiah 1:10-18 Isaiah announces God’s displeasure with the offerings and sacrifices of a people who […]