Tag: heaven

Annotated Scripture Passages 

January 2, 2025January 2, 2025

Matthew 5:38-48

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“love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”
Seventh Sunday after Epiphany A

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Annotated Scripture Passages Lectionary 

December 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Sirach 24:1-12

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“wisdom praises herself and tells of her glory in the midst of her people”
Second Sunday after Christmas ABC
January 5, 2025

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Annotated Scripture Passages Lectionary 

December 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Ephesians 1:3-14

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“he destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ”
Second Sunday after Christmas ABC
January 5, 2025

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Annotated Scripture Passages Lectionary 

December 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Ephesians 3:1-12

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“I, Paul am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you gentiles”
Epiphany of the Lord ABC
January 6, 2025

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

December 25, 2024November 27, 2024

Philippians 2:5-11

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“he became obedient to the point of death – even death on a cross”
Holy Name of Jesus
Feast of the Holy Name – A Women’s Lectionary
January 1, 2025

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

December 25, 2024November 27, 2024

Isaiah 7:3-16

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“look, the young woman is with child”
Feast of the Holy Name – A Women’s Lectionary
January 1, 2025

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

December 25, 2024November 27, 2024

Psalm 89:1-8

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“I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever”
A Women’s Lectionary – Feast of the Holy Name
January 1, 2025

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

December 25, 2024November 27, 2024

Revelation 21:1-6a

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“I saw a new heaven and a new earth”
New Year’s Day
January 1, 2025

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

December 17, 2024November 16, 2024

Luke 2:1-20

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“all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them”
Christmas Eve ABC
NL 317
Christmas Eve – A Women’s Lectionary
Christmas at Dawn ABC
Christmas at Dawn – A Women’s Lectionary
December 24-25, 2024

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

December 17, 2024November 16, 2024

Psalm 68:4-13

Posted By: RevElana 0 Comment abundance, commandment, creation, goodness, heaven, heritage, holy, judgment, miracle, music, poverty, power, praise, proclaim, providence, refuge, restoration, sin, suffering, wealth

“rain in abundance, O God, you showered abroad”
A Women’s Lectionary – Christmas Eve
December 24, 2024

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