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Next Sunday, Palm Sunday, April 10 and then Good Friday, April 15 Deacon Rick Erickson and the Bach Society will present the St. John Passion, which Bach wrote for a Good Friday service.
Read more at BishopMike.com Year B in the Revised Common Lectionary This post includes three complete series options first, then, for those who stick with the lectionary, I will post a list of every Sunday and the texts, with links through Summer 2021.
Read more at BishopMike.com PENTECOST B – MAY 23, 2021 ACTS 2:1-21 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/acts2a.htm– Day of Pentecost. Rushing wind. Tongues of flame. Multi-lingual, multicultural event. Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. OR EZEKIEL 37:1-14 http://www.textweek.com/prophets/ezek37.htm– Valley of the Dry Bones. I will put my spirit in you and you shall live. You shall know I am the Lord when I open your graves… PSALM 104:24-34, 35B Send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth. (Ps. 104:31) ROMANS 8:22-27 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/rom8c.htm– Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness… intercedes with sighs too deep for words. OR ACTS 2:1-21 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/acts2a.htm– Day of Pentecost. Rushing wind. Tongues of flame. Multi-lingual, multicultural event. Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. JOHN 15:26-27; 16:4B-15– When the Advocate comes, he will bear witness to me… lead you into all truth.
Read more at BishopMike.com * Ascension B - May 16, 2021 * * Acts 1:1-11 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/acts1a.htm – Ascension. You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the ends of the earth. * Psalm 47 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm47.htm – God has gone up with a shout. (Ps. 47:5) * or * Psalm 93 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm93.htm– Ever since the world began, your throne has been established. (Ps. 93:3) * Ephesians 1:15-23 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/eph1b.htm– With the eyes of your heart enlightened, may you know the hope to which God has called you. * Luke 24:44-53 http://www.textweek.com/mtlk/lk24c.htm – I am sending what the Father promised, so stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.
Read more at BishopMike.com EASTER 6B – MAY 9, 2021 ACTS 10:44-48 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/acts10b.htm – Holy Spirit falls on unbaptized GENTILES. So they baptize them. PSALM 98 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm98.htm – Shout with joy to the LORD, all you lands. (Ps. 98:5) 1 JOHN 5:1-6 – The love of God is obeying God’s COMMANDMENTS. JOHN 15:9-17 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/jn15b.htm – This is MY COMMANDMENT: LOVE one another as I have loved you. I have said these things that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. You did not choose me; I chose you, and appointed you to BEAR FRUIT.
Read more at BishopMike.com EASTER 5B – MAY 2, 2021 ACTS 8:26-40 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/acts8b.htm – Philip baptizes the ETHIOPIAN eunuch on the road to Gaza reading the suffering servant from Isaiah. PSALM 22:25-31 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm22.htm – ALL THE ENDS OF THE EARTH shall remember and turn to the LORD. (Ps. 22:26) 1 JOHN 4:7-21 http://www.textweek.com/epistlesrevelation/1john4.htm– Beloved let us love one another for love is of God… whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. JOHN 15:1-8 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/jn15a.htm– I am the vine; you the branches, that you might bear fruit. By this my Father is glorified: that you BEAR FRUIT.
Read more at BishopMike.com Easter 4B – April 25, 2021 Acts 4:5-12 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/acts4a.htm – Peter questioned for healing. There is no other name by which we must be saved. Psalm 23 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm23.htm – The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 1 John 3:16-24 – All know John 3:16. 1 John 3:16 is important too: By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us. So we ought to lay down our lives for one another… Little children let us not love in word or speech, but in truth and action. John 10:11-18 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/jn10b.htm – The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand runs away. I know my sheep. I have other sheep not of this fold. Hymns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFgZGlZ5t80 by Marty Haugen (ELW 780) (ELW 502), (LLC 624).
Read more at BishopMike.com EASTER 3B – APRIL 18, 2021 ACTS 3:12-19 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/acts3a.htm– Peter addresses the people: Faith in Christ made this man well. PSALM 4 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm4.htm – The LORD does wonders for the faithful. (Ps. 4:3) 1 JOHN 3:1-7 http://www.textweek.com/epistlesrevelation/1john3a.htm – See what love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. (This passage was taught to us as a memory verse in song. Some may remember this round. https://youtu.be/8y_UXnNGBZw LUKE 24:36B-48 http://www.textweek.com/mtlk/lk24b.htm – Resurrection appearance. Jesus eats food. Peace be with you. You are my witnesses.
Read more at BishopMike.com EASTER 2B – APRIL 11, 2021 ACTS 4:32-35 – Now those who believed were of one heart and soul, and they held all possessions in common. PSALM 133 – How good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity. 1 JOHN 1:1 –2:2 – If we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves. JOHN 20:19-31 – When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Doubting Thomas: “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.” Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. AS THE FATHER HAS SENT ME, SO I SEND YOU.” When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “RECEIVE THE HOLY SPIRIT.”
Read more on BishopMike.com THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD – APRIL 4, 2021 ACTS 10:34-43 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/acts10a.htm– Peter’s sermon at Cornelius’ house: God shows no partiality. Anyone from any nation who fears God is accepted by God. OR ISAIAH 25:6-9 http://www.textweek.com/prophets/isaiah25.htm – On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make a feast for all people, swallow up death forever, wipe away the tears from all faces. PSALM 118:1-2, 14-24 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm118.htm – I shall not die but live and recount the deeds of the Lord. I CORINTHIANS 15:1-11 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/1cor15a.htm – For I handed on to you what I received, Christ died for our sins, was buried and raised on the third day. OR ACTS 10:34-43 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/acts10a.htm– Peter’s sermon at Cornelius’ house: God shows no partiality. Anyone from any nation who fears God is accepted by God. JOHN 20:1-18 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/jn20a.htm– Resurrection appearance. Mary: “I have seen the Lord.” OR MARK 16:1-8 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/mark16.htm – Empty tomb. Mark’s original ending: “So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.”
Read more on BishopMike.com (español) * MAUNDY THURSDAY – APRIL 1, 2021 * * * * Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14 http://www.textweek.com/pentateuch/ex12.htm – God establishes Passover as a day of remembrance. * * Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm116.htm – What shall I return to the Lord for all his benefits to me? I will lift up the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows… * * 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/1cor11.htm– For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that on the night in which he was betrayed our Lord took bread… * * John 13:1-17, 31b-35 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/jn13.htm – Washing of the disciples’ feet. * * GOOD FRIDAY - APRIL 2, 2021 Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12 http://www.textweek.com/prophets/isaiah52_53.htm – The Song of the Suffering Servant. Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows… Psalm 22 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm22.htm – My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Hebrews 10:16-25 – I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more. New covenant. OR Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 – Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, let us hold fast to our confession. John 18:1-19:42 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/jn18_19.htm– John’s passion: arrest, trial, crucifixion. The passion for John’s gospel is appointed for Good Friday every year. John’s account is most problematic of the four gospels because of its many references to “the Jews.” In a post-holocaust world, we have to be acutely aware of how these passages get heard and interpreted. Crucifixion was a Roman form of execution. While there is little doubt that Jesus was also at odds with the Temple leaders, he and his disciples were Jewish. Passages about “the Jews” calling for Jesus’ death were used to stoke the flames of hatred and violence against Jewish people.
Read more on BishopMike.com (español) PASSION/PALM SUNDAY – MARCH 28, 2021 PSALM 118:1-2, 19-29 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm118.htm– Open the gates of righteousness that I may enter. MARK 11:1-11 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/mark11.htm OR JOHN 12:12-16 – The Triumphal Entry. ISAIAH 50:4-9A – I gave my back to those who hit me; my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard. I did not hide my face from insult and spitting. PSALM 31:9-16 – Into your hands I commend my spirit… PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/phil2.htm – Have this mind among that was in Christ, who emptied himself and became obedient to death on a cross. MARK 14:1 – 15:47 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/mark14_15.htmOR MARK 15:1-39, (40-47) – The Passion, though I prefer to focus on the Triumphal Entry, MARK 11:1-11.
Read more on BishopMike.com (español) LENT 5B – MARCH 21, 2021 JEREMIAH 31:31-34 http://www.textweek.com/prophets/jer31c.htm – I will make a new covenant. I will write the law on their hearts. They will all know me. I will remember their sins no more. PSALM 51:1-12 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm51.htm – Create in me a clean heart O God… OR PSALM 119:9-16 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm119.htm – Happy are those whose way is blameless… HEBREWS 5:5-10 – High priest according to the order of Melchizedek. He learned obedience through suffering. JOHN 12:20-33 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/jn12c.htm – Gospel: Greeks. Sir we wish to see Jesus. Grain of wheat dies. Love life lose it. Save me from this hour? When I am lifted up, I will draw all people unto myself. The light is with you a little while longer. While you are in the light, believe in the light so that you may become children of the light.
Read more on BishopMike.com LENT 4B – MARCH 14, 2021 NUMBERS 21:4-9 http://www.textweek.com/pentateuch/num21.htm – Moses lifts up the serpent in the wilderness. Murmuring. Fiery serpents. PSALM 107:1-3, 17-22 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm107.htm – They cried to the Lord in their trouble and he saved them from their distress… EPHESIANS 2:1-10 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/eph2a.htm – Dead in your trespasses, for by grace you have been saved by faith… for good works. JOHN 3:14-21 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/jn3b.htm – Just as Moses “lifted up” the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him will have eternal life. Light has come into the world, but people preferred darkness. For God so loved the world…
Read more on BishopMike.com LENT 3B – MARCH 7, 2021 EXODUS 20:1-17 http://www.textweek.com/pentateuch/ex20b.htm - Moses’ covenant (age 80?). Ten Commandments. I brought you out of the land of Israel. PSALM 19 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm19.htm - Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You… 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-25 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/1cor1c.htm – The gospel is foolishness to those perishing, but to us the power of God. Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified. God chose what was weak and despised in the world… JOHN 2:13-22 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/jn2b.htm - Cleansing of the Temple. Early in John’s gospel. Then resurrection prediction. Destroy this temple and in three days I will rebuild it.
Read more on BishopMike.com (español) * Lent 2B – February 28, 2021 * * Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 http://www.textweek.com/pentateuch/gen17.htm – Abraham’s covenant (age 99). * * Psalm 22:23-31 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm22.htm – My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? * * Romans 4:13-25 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/rom4b.htm - Abraham wasn’t saved by the law. His trusting God’s promises is reckoned to him as righteousness. * * Mark 8:31-38 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/mark8.htm – Peter’s confession and rebuke. Crucifixion prediction. Take up your cross and follow me.
Read more on BishopMike.com Lent 1B - February 21, 2021 GENESIS 9:8-17 http://www.textweek.com/pentateuch/gen7_8_9.htm – Noahic covenant (age 600). Never again will I flood the whole earth. The bow in the clouds is a sign of the promise. PSALM 25:1-10 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm25.htm – Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions. 1 PETER 3:18-22 http://www.textweek.com/epistlesrevelation/1peter3.htm – You are blessed if you suffer for what is right. Always be prepared to give account for the hope that is within you. Appeal to a good conscience. v. 19 is the “descended to the dead/hell” proof text. Baptism, like Noah, saves. MARK 1:9-15 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/mark1c.htm – Baptism of Jesus, Temptation, arrest of John. Then “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.”
Read more on BishopMike.com THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD - FEBRUARY 14, 2021 2 KINGS 2:1-12 http://www.textweek.com/history/2kgs2.htm – Elisha asks Elijah for a double measure of his spirit. Elijah is taken up into heaven by a chariot of fire. PSALM 50:1-6 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm50.htm – The mighty one, God the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. 2 CORINTHIANS 4:3-6 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/2cor4a.htm – If our gospel is veiled, it is veiled only to those who are perishing. MARK 9:2-9 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/mark9a.htm – Jesus takes Peter, James and John up the mountain after six days. OR EPIPHANY 6B – FEBRUARY 14, 2021 2 KINGS 5:1-14 http://www.textweek.com/history/2kgs5.htm – Namaan healed. PSALM 30 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm30.htm – For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning. 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/1cor9b.htm – In a race all runners compete, but only one wins the prize. Run to win. MARK 1:40-45 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/mark1g.htm – Jesus has compassion on a leper and heals him, telling him not to tell anyone.
Read more on BishopMike.com EPIPHANY 5B – February 7, 2021 ISAIAH 40:21-31 http://www.textweek.com/prophets/isaiah40b.htm – Those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength. , ELW 787. , ELW 314. PSALM 147:1-11, 20C http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm147.htm – Adonai builds up Jerusalem, gathers the outcasts of Israel, heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds. 1 CORINTHIANS 9:16-23 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/1cor9a.htm – Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel. Though I am free with respect to all, I have made myself a slave to all. MARK 1:29-39 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/mark1f.htm – He went away to a deserted/lonely/desert place. Augustine: “Our souls are restless until they rest in thee.” , ELW 338. ELW 778.
* Read more at BishopMike.com * * EPIPHANY 4B – January 31, 2021 * * Deuteronomy 18:15-20 http://www.textweek.com/pentateuch/deut18.htm – The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. * * Psalm 111 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm111.htm – I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. * * 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/1cor8.htm – Concerning food sacrificed to idols: Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. No idol really exists. So we are no worse off if we do not eat food sacrificed to idols, and no better off if we do. But take care that your liberty does not become a stumbling block to others. * * Mark 1:21-28 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/mark1e.htm – Jesus rebukes the unclean spirits, and they obey him on the Sabbath in the synagogue, and the people are amazed.
Read more on BishopMike.com (español) EPIPHANY 3B – JANUARY 24, 2021 JONAH 3:1-5, 10 http://www.textweek.com/prophets/jonah3.htm – After the incident with the big fish, God told Jonah again to go and call Ninevah to repentance. He did. They believed him. The king called a fast and told the people to turn from evil and violent ways. God changed his mind about destroying Nineveh. PSALM 62:5-12 – For God alone my soul waits in silence… Steadfast love belongs to the Lord, who repays all according to their work. 1 CORINTHIANS 7:29-31 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/1cor7.htm – The appointed time has grown short. Don’t get married, grieve, rejoice, shop or deal with the world. For the present form of this world is passing away. MARK 1:14-20 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/mark1d.htm – Jesus preaches in Galilee and calls disciples: The time is fulfilled; the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the Good news. Jesus calls Simon and Andrew to fish for people. Jesus calls James and John.
Read more on BISHOPMIKE.COM EPIPHANY 2B –JANUARY 17, 2021 1 SAMUEL 3:1-10, (11-20) http://www.textweek.com/history/1sam3.htm – The Lord calls to Samuel, who thinks it is Eli. “Speak your servant is listening.” PSALM 139:1-6, 13-18 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm139.htm – Lord you have searched me, and know me… Where can I go to flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. You knit me in my inner parts… 1 CORINTHIANS 6:12-20 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/1cor6.htm – All things are lawful for me, but not all things are beneficial. Your bodies are members of Christ… You were bought with a price, therefore glorify God with your body. JOHN 1:43-51 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/jn1d.htm – Jesus finds Philip and says to him, “Follow me.” Philip goes and tells Nathaniel. “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” “Come and see.”
Read more on BishopMike.com (español) THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD – January 10, 2021 GENESIS 1:1-5 http://www.textweek.com/pentateuch/gen1_2.htm – In the beginning God created, by the Word and the Spirit hovered… PSALM 29 – Ascribe to the Lord O heavenly beings… glory and strength. The voice of the Lord is over the waters. ACTS 19:1-7 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/acts19.htm – Paul encounters disciples in Ephesus who were baptized with John’s baptism. They are baptized again in the name of Jesus. Paul lays hands on them, and they receive the Holy Spirit. MARK 1:4-11 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/mark1b.htm – John appears in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance, and pointing to Jesus. Jesus is baptized, and a voice comes from heaven: “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”
Read more on BishopMike.com * Epiphany Sunday – January 3, 2021 * Epiphany - January 6, 2021 * * Isaiah 60:1-6 http://www.textweek.com/prophets/isaiah60.htm – Arise! Shine! Your light has come… Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn… they shall bring gold and frankincense and bring the praise of the Lord. * * Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm72.htm - Give the king your justice, and righteousness to a king’s son. May all kings fall down before him, and nations give him service. * * Ephesians 3:1-12 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/eph3a.htm– The mystery made known by revelation: That the Gentiles have now become fellow heirs. http://www.textweek.com/pauline/eph3a.htm * * Matthew 2:1-12 http://www.textweek.com/mtlk/matt2a.htm – The magi consult with Herod, then visit the child Jesus with his mother Mary. They offer gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, returning to their country by another road.
Read more on BishopMike.com CHRISTMAS 1B – DECEMBER 27, 2020 ISAIAH 61:10 – 62:3 http://www.textweek.com/prophets/isaiah61_62.htm – I will rejoice in the Lord. My whole being shall exult in my God… The nations shall see your vindication and the kings your glory. PSALM 148 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm148.htm – Praise the Lord, heavens, heights, angels, moon, earth, sea monsters, deep, fruit trees, cedars… GALATIANS 4:4-7 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/gal4.htm – When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, under the law, so we might receive adoption. LUKE 2:22-40 http://www.textweek.com/mtlk/lk2c.htm – Jesus’ presentation in the Temple. Simeon’s Song. A light to reveal you to the Gentiles. And the child grew in stature and wisdom.
Read more on BishopMike.com ADVENT 4B – DECEMBER 20, 2020 2 SAMUEL 7:1-11, 16 – David’s house is built, and now he wants to move God from the tent (wilderness tabernacle) to a house (temple). LUKE 1:47-55 – The Magnificat. Mary’s song. My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior… (ELW pp. 314-315, hymns 236, 251, 573, 723, 882, 723) OR PSALM 89:1-4, 19-26 – I will establish David’s line forever. ROMANS 16:25-27 – God will give you strength through the gospel… to bring about the obedience of faith. LUKE 1:26-38 – The Annunciation: Gabriel appears to Mary, betrothed to Joseph of the House of David. “Hail Mary! Be not afraid… You will bear a son and name him Jesus. Nothing is impossible with God.” Mary responds, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.”
Read more on BishopMike.com * Advent 3B - December 13, 2020 * Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 http://www.textweek.com/prophets/isaiah61.htm – The spirit of the Lord God is upon me… he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn… to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. Psalm 126 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm126.htm – When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter… The Lord has done great things for us… Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like the watercourses in the Negeb. May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy. OR Luke 1:46-55 – The Magnificat. Mary’s song. My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior… (ELW pp. 314-315, hymns 236, 251, 573, 723, 882, 723) 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/1thess5b.htm – Respect those who work among you in the Gospel. Be at peace with one another. Admonish the idol. Encourage the fainthearted. Help the weak. Do not repay evil for evil. Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in all circumstances. John 1:6-8, 19-28 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/jn1b.htm – John: there was a man, sent from God. He was not the light, but he came to bear witness to the light. I am the voice in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord.
Read more on BishopMike.com ADVENT 2B – DECEMBER 6, 2020 ISAIAH 40:1-11 – Comfort, comfort ye my people… A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be exalted. Thou who tellest good tidings to Zion… He shall feed his flock… PSALM 85:1-2, 8-13 - Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. 2 PETER 3:8-15A - With the Lord one day is like a thousand years, The day of the Lord will come like a thief… The elements will be dissolved like fire… Therefore wait in peace with patience. MARK 1:1-8 – Isaiah: The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord! John appeared in the wilderness. Many were baptized by him, confessing their sins.
Read more on BishopMike.com November 29, 2020 is Advent 1B ISAIAH 64:1-9 http://www.textweek.com/prophets/isaiah64.htm – O that you would tear open the heavens and come down… PSALM 80:1-7, 17-19 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm80.htm – Stir up your power O Lord and come to save us. 1 CORINTHIANS 1:3-9 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/1cor1a.htm – God will strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. MARK 13:24-37 http://www.textweek.com/mkjnacts/mark13b.htm – But about that day… no one knows, neither the angels… nor the Son…
Read more on BishopMike.com November 22, 2020 is Christ the King/Reign of Christ A EZEKIEL 34:11-16, 20-24 http://www.textweek.com/prophets/ezek34.htm – I will save my flock, and they shall no longer be ravaged; and I will judge between fat sheep and lean sheep. I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd. PSALM 100 http://www.textweek.com/writings/psalm100.htm – Know that the LORD is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. OR PSALM 95:1-7A – O come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker! For he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. EPHESIANS 1:15-23 http://www.textweek.com/pauline/eph1b.htm – God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, … And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. MATTHEW 25:31-46 http://www.textweek.com/mtlk/matt25c.htm – The parable of the Sheep and the Goats Prayer of the Day O God of power and might, your Son shows us the way of service, and in him we inherit the riches of your grace. Give us the wisdom to know what is right and the strength to serve the world you have made, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Gospel Acclamation Alleluia. Blessed is the one who comes in the name | of the Lord. Blessed is the coming kingdom of our an- | cestor David. Alleluia. (Mark 11:9) COLOR: White or Green
