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Witnesses to the glory of God in the face of Jesus reflect that glory in the world. It was true for Moses. It was doubtless true for Peter, James, and John. We pray that it will be true of all of us who see God’s glory in the word and in the supper and who are being “transformed into the same image” by God’s Spirit.

Scripture Readings: Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2; Luke 9:28-43a

Mercy. Mercy. Mercy. Joseph lives it in Egypt. Jesus preaches it in the gospel. The Spirit guides us into merciful lives with the power of forgiveness to reconcile what is fractured and divided. Such merciful living is the baptismal blessing of having put on Christ. It is the gift of the life-giving Spirit. It is a reflection of God’s glory revealed in Christ.

Scripture Readings: Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40; Luke 6:27-38

Mercy. Mercy. Mercy. Joseph lives it in Egypt. Jesus preaches it in the gospel. The Spirit guides us into merciful lives with the power of forgiveness to reconcile what is fractured and divided. Such merciful living is the baptismal blessing of having put on Christ. It is the gift of the life-giving Spirit. It is a reflection of God’s glory revealed in Christ.

Scripture Readings: Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40; Luke 6:27-38

Blessings and curses abound on the sixth Sunday after Epiphany. We would do well to listen closely to whom the “blessed ares” and the “woe tos” are directed and to find our place in the crowd among those who desire to touch Jesus. The risen Christ stands among us in the mystery of the holy supper with an invitation to live in him, and offers power to heal us all.

Readings and Psalm

• Jeremiah 17:5-10
  Blessed are those who trust the Lord, they are like trees by water
• Psalm 1
  They are like trees planted by streams of water. (Ps. 1:3)
• 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
  Christ has been raised, the first fruits of those who have died
• Luke 6:17-26
  Jesus speaks blessings on the poor and hungry; woes on the rich and full

Blessings and curses abound on the sixth Sunday after Epiphany. We would do well to listen closely to whom the “blessed ares” and the “woe tos” are directed and to find our place in the crowd among those who desire to touch Jesus. The risen Christ stands among us in the mystery of the holy supper with an invitation to live in him, and offers power to heal us all.

Readings and Psalm

• Jeremiah 17:5-10
  Blessed are those who trust the Lord, they are like trees by water
• Psalm 1
  They are like trees planted by streams of water. (Ps. 1:3)
• 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
  Christ has been raised, the first fruits of those who have died
• Luke 6:17-26
  Jesus speaks blessings on the poor and hungry; woes on the rich and full

The fifth Sunday after Epiphany continues to highlight unlikely instruments and circumstances appointed to reveal God’s glory. “Who will go for us?” God asks. A person of unclean lips, a former persecutor of the church of God, and three fishermen who couldn’t catch a thing. More surprising still, perhaps, is that we are also called.

Scripture Readings: Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11

The fifth Sunday after Epiphany continues to highlight unlikely instruments and circumstances appointed to reveal God’s glory. “Who will go for us?” God asks. A person of unclean lips, a former persecutor of the church of God, and three fishermen who couldn’t catch a thing. More surprising still, perhaps, is that we are also called.

Scripture Readings: Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11

The glory of God is often revealed when and where it is least expected. God uses our lips to declare that glory, inexperienced and hesitant though they may be. God uses our love to demonstrate that glory and so urges us to exercise it. God uses Jesus of Nazareth, water and the word, bread and wine, to reveal God’s glory where and when God chooses. Take heed, lest the glory of God slip through our midst unnoticed.

Scripture Readings: Psalm 71:1-6; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30

The glory of God is often revealed when and where it is least expected. God uses our lips to declare that glory, inexperienced and hesitant though they may be. God uses our love to demonstrate that glory and so urges us to exercise it. God uses Jesus of Nazareth, water and the word, bread and wine, to reveal God’s glory where and when God chooses. Take heed, lest the glory of God slip through our midst unnoticed.

Scripture Readings: Psalm 71:1-6; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30

God’s glory is revealed in the reading of scripture. People stand at attention. People weep. People prostrate themselves in prayer. The unity of the church is another reflection of God’s glory. Most gloriously, the promises of God are fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ. Gather round. Listen up. Glimpse the glory of God.

Scripture Readings: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; Luke 4:14-21