Readings for Lent 2 (focus text in bold): Jeremiah 17:5-10 - the Lord searches the heart and tries the reins of all men Psalm 25:13-21 - a plea to God for deliverance from enemies 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 - abound more and more in walking in the ways of God Matthew 15:21-28 - Jesus calls a Canaanite woman a dog, and she persists! Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: “Christ and the Canaanite” by Adof Hölzel, before 1926, oil on canvas, private collection 
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Readings for Lent 1 (focus text in bold): Genesis 3:1-7 - the temptation of Adam and Eve in the garden by the devil Psalm 91:1-13 - "whoso dwelleth under the defense of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty" 2 Corinth. 6:1-10 - the ministry of the gospel perseveres through all obstacles Matthew 4:1-11 - the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness by the devil Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: “Christ in the Wilderness” by Ivan Kramskoi, 1872, oil on canvas, Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow 
Readings for Ash Wednesday:
Penitential Office - Psalm 51:1-17 - Miserere mei, Deus Joel 2:12-17 - "Rend you heart, and not your garments" Psalm 32 - "blessed is he whose unrighteousness is forgiven, whose sin is covered" James 4:1-10 - "know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God?" Matthew [5:2] 6:16-21 - do not engage is ostentatious piety to be seen by men Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick
Readings for Quinquagesima (focus text in bold): Deuteronomy 6:4-14 - the greatest commandment: love God Psalm 106:1-10 - "give thanks to the Lord, for he is gracious" 1 Corinthians 13 - Paul's ode to true love Luke 18:31-43 - Jesus heals a blind beggar in Jericho on his way to Jerusalem Sermon by the Rev. Timothy Taylor Cover art: “Healing of the Blind Man of Jericho” by Maître de la Manne, c.1470, oil on panel, Museum Catharijneconvent, Utrecht, Netherlands 
Readings for Sexagesima (focus text in bold): Genesis 3:9-19 - God pronounces the curse on the serpent, Adam, and Eve Psalm 130 - "Out of the deep have I called unto thee, O Lord" 2 Corinthians 11:19-31 - Paul unpacks his apostolic resume: he suffers for Jesus Luke 8:4-15 - the Parable of the Sower Sermon by the Rev. Adam Rick Cover art: “The Parable of the Sower” by Gerald Steinmeyer, 2004, fresco, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina 
Readings for The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (focus text in bold): Malachi 3:1-5 - God's messenger will prepare his way Psalm 24 - God will enter through the great gates of his Temple Galatians 4:1-7 - the Christ is born of a woman, born under the Law Luke 2:22-40 - the story of the infant Christ's presentation in the Temple Sermon by the Rev. Timothy Taylor Cover art: “Simeon’s Moment” by Ron DiCianni, 2000, oil on canvas, private collection  |
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