Tag: good works

Annotated Scripture Passages 

September 15, 2024August 19, 2024

James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a

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“show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom”
Proper 20B
September 22, 2024

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September 1, 2024August 10, 2024

James 2:1-17

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“what good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works?”
Proper 18B
September 8, 2024

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August 25, 2024August 8, 2024

James 1:17-27

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“be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves”
Proper 17B
September 1, 2024

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June 2, 2024May 19, 2024

2 Corinthians 9

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“it is not necessary for me to write you about the ministry to the saints, for I know your eagerness”

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

May 26, 2024May 11, 2024

2 Corinthians 9:6-13

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“the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully”
Proper 4 – A Women’s Lectionary
June 2, 2024

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

March 17, 2024February 12, 2024

1 Corinthians 3

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“the work of each builder will become visible”

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February 18, 2024January 11, 2024

Ephesians 2:4-10

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“we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works”
A Women’s Lectionary – Second Sunday in Lent
February 25, 2024

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

January 28, 2024December 18, 2023

Romans 11

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“I alone am left and they are seeking my life”

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January 28, 2024December 17, 2023

Romans 9

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“I am speaking the truth in Christ”

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November 19, 2023October 15, 2023

2 Corinthians 9:6-15

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“the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully”
Thanksgiving
November 23, 2023

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