Month: August 2023

Annotated Scripture Passages 

August 20, 2023July 27, 2023

Acts 16

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“Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him”

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August 20, 2023July 24, 2023

Acts 15

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“Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them”

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

August 13, 2023July 18, 2023

Matthew 15:10-28

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“every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted”
Proper 15A
August 20, 2023

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August 13, 2023July 18, 2023

Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32

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“the gifts and calling of God are irrevocable”
Proper 15A
August 20, 2023

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August 13, 2023July 18, 2023

Psalm 67

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“let all the people praise you”
Proper 15A
August 20, 2023

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August 13, 2023July 18, 2023

Isaiah 56:1, 6-8

Posted By: RevElana 0 Comment discipleship, joy, justice, prayer, redemption, restoration, salvation, unity, worship

“these I will bring to my holy mountain and make them joyful in my house of prayer”
Proper 15A
August 20, 2023

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August 13, 2023July 18, 2023

Psalm 133

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“how very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity”
Proper 15A
August 20, 2023

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August 13, 2023July 18, 2023

Genesis 45:1-15

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“Joseph made himself known to his brothers”
Proper 15A
August 20, 2023

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August 13, 2023July 18, 2023

Matthew 11:28-30

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“you will find rest for your souls”
Narrative Lectionary
August 20, 2023

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August 13, 2023July 18, 2023

Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Posted By: RevElana 0 Comment commandment, creation, deliverance, family, holiness, law, miracle, nation, obedience, providence, rest, sabbath, slave, stranger

“observe the Sabbath day and keep it holy”
Narrative Lectionary
August 20, 2023

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