Readings for Septuagesima (focus text in bold): Genesis 1:1-5 - the creation of the world Psalm 29 - a song of God's sovereignty over creation 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - run in order to win the race Matthew 20L1-16 - the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard Sermon by the Rev. Timothy Taylor Cover art: “The Creation of Light” by Gustav Doré, engraving, 1897 
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Readings for Epiphany 3 (focus text in bold): 2 Kings 6:14-23 - Elisha sees an army of flaming angels protecting him Psalm 102:15-22 - "the nations shall fear thy Name, O Lord" Romans 12:16b-21 - "Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Matthew 8:1-13 - Jesus heals the centurion's servant and marvels at his faith Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: “Jesus and the Centurion” by Paolo Veronese, c. 1571, oil on canvas, Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain 
Readings for Epiphany 2 (focus text in bold): Isaiah 25:6-9 - the Lord will swallow up death in victory on his holy mountain Psalm 114 - God delivers Israel from her exile, and the creation to rejoices Romans 12:6-16a - Let love be genuine John 2:1-11 - the story of water and wine at the wedding at Cana Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: “Wedding Feast at Cana” by Paolo Veronese, 1563, oil on canvas, Louvre Museum, Paris, France 
Readings for Epiphany 1: Baptism of the Lord (focus text in bold): Isaiah 42:1-9 - The Lord calls his anointed servant in righteousness Psalm 2- A song of God's King in Zion Romans 12:1-5 - "present your bodies as a living sacrifice" Mark 1:1-11 - the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist in the Jordan Sermon by the Rev. Timothy Taylor Cover art: “The Baptism of Christ No. 2” by Daniel Bonnell, 2010, oil on canvas, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Hilton Head, SC 
Readings for Christmas 2 (focus text in bold): Isaiah 61:1-3 - the Spirit of the Lord is upon me to preach good news to the poor Psalm 84:1-12 - "O how amiable are they dwellings, thou Lord of hosts!" Ephesians 1:3-14 - God has predestined us to give us lavish blessings in Jesus Matthew 2:19-23 - the Holy Family flees to Egypt Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: “Rest on the Flight to Egypt” by Luc-Olivier Merson, 1880, oil on canvas, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston  |
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