Reading of The Word Followed By The Sermon

Reading of The Word Followed By The Sermon

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Reading of The Word Followed By The Sermon episodes

  • Reading of the Word – Oct. 16, 2016

    First Reading: Genesis 32:22-31

    Returning to the home he had fled many years before after stealing his brother’s birthright and his father’s blessing,Jacob wrestles all night long with a divine adversary who ultimately blesses him and changes his name to “Israel,”a name that means “he wrestles with God.”

    Second Reading: 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5

    Paul continues his instruction of Timothy, his younger colleague in ministry, by emphasizing the importance offaithful teaching despite opposition.

    Gospel: Luke 18:1-8

    Jesus tells a parable of a hateful judge who is worn down by a widow’s pleas. Jesus is calling God’s people to cry outfor justice and deliverance. For if an unethical judge will ultimately grant the plea of a persistent widow, how muchmore will God respond to those who call.

    5 min
  • Liturgy and Reading – Sept. 25, 2016

    First Reading: Amos 6:1a,4-7

    The prophet Amos announces that Israel’s great wealth is a cause not for rejoicing but rather sorrow, because God’s people have forgotten how to share their wealth with the poor. The wealthy will be the first to go into exile when judgement comes.

    Second Reading: I Timothy 6:6-19

    Timothy is reminded of the confession he made at his baptism and of its implications for daily life. His priorities will be different from those of people who merely want to be rich.

    Gospel: Luke 16:19-31

    Jesus tells a parable in which the poor one is “lifted up” and the rich one is “sent away empty”. Jesus makes it clear that this ethic of merciful reversal is not new but is as old as Moses and the prophets.

    10 min
  • Liturgy & Reading of the Word – Sept. 11, 2016

    First Reading: Exodus 32:7-14

    While Moses is on Mount Sinai, the people grow restless and make a golden calf to worship. Today’s reading shows Moses as the mediator between an angry God and a sinful people. Moses reminds God that the Israelite sare God’s own people and boldly asks mercy for them.

    Second Reading: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

    The letters to Timothy are called the Pastoral Epistles because they contain advice especially intended for leaders in the church. Here the mercy shown to Paul, who once persecuted the church, is cited as evidence that even the most unworthy may become witnesses to the grace of God.

    Gospel: Luke 15:1-10

    Jesus tells two stories that suggest a curious connection between the lost being found and sinners repenting. God takes the initiative to find sinners, each of whom is so precious to God that his or her recovery brings joy in heaven.

    7 min
  • Reading of the Word – August 28, 2016

    First Reading: Sirach 10:12-18

    The book of Sirach, like the book of Proverbs, is part of a collection of writings known as

    wisdom literature. In the reading for today, the writer of the book warns against the sin of
    pride, proclaiming that God will utterly overthrow the proud.

    Second Reading: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16

    The conclusion of the letter to the Hebrews contains suggestions for the conduct of a holy

    life, all of which are shaped by God’s love toward us in Jesus Christ.

    Gospel: Luke 141, 7-14

    Jesus observes guests jockeying for position at the table. He uses the opportunity to teach

    his hearers to choose humility rather than self-exaltation. Jesus also makes an appeal for
    hosts to mimic God’s gracious hospitality to the poor and the broken.

    6 min

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Listen to the reading of the Holy Gospel and to the sermon by Rev. Richard Rhoades at First Lutheran Church in Galveston, Texas. We serve the needs of the people of the Galveston area, and offer a…