Month: September 2023

Annotated Scripture Passages 

September 24, 2023August 28, 2023

Psalm 32:1-7

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“happy are those who transgression is forgiven”
A Women’s Lectionary – Proper 21
October 1, 2023

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September 24, 2023August 28, 2023

2 Samuel 11:2-15

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“he saw from the roof a woman bathing”
A Women’s Lectionary – Proper 21
October 1, 2023

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

September 24, 2023August 29, 2023

Acts 24

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“let him have some liberty and not to prevent any of his friends from taking care of his needs”

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

September 17, 2023August 24, 2023

Matthew 20:1-16

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“are you envious because I am generous?”
Proper 20A
September 24, 2023

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September 17, 2023August 24, 2023

Philippians 1:21-30

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“live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ”
Proper 20A
September 24, 2023

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

September 17, 2023August 24, 2023

Psalm 145:1-8

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“every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever”
Proper 20A
September 24, 2023

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

September 17, 2023August 24, 2023

Jonah 3:10-4:11

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“is it right for you to be angry about the bush?”
Proper 20A
September 24, 2023

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September 17, 2023August 24, 2023

Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45

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“he brought his people out with joy”
Proper 20A
September 24, 2023

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

September 17, 2023August 23, 2023

Exodus 16:2-15

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“if only we had died by the hand of the Lord in the land of Egypt”
Proper 20A
September 24, 2023

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

September 17, 2023August 25, 2023

Mark 14:32-36

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“they went to a place called Gethsemane”
NL 203
September 24, 2023

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