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The Tuesday Lectionary Group invites you to share some of your favorite scriptures, which we will then share with all members.
Please email them to:
maryann13fenstermacher@gmail.com.
Here are this week's scriptures for study and meditation:
Joshua 7:10-13 The Lord said to Joshua, “Get up! Why do you lie flat on your face like this? Israel has sinned. They have violated my covenant, which I commanded them to keep. They have taken some of the things reserved for me and put them with their own things. They have stolen and kept it a secret. The Israelites can't stand up to their enemies. They retreat before their enemies because they themselves have become a doomed thing reserved for me. I will no longer be with you unless you destroy the things reserved for me that are present among you. Go and make the people holy. Say, 'Get ready for tomorrow by making yourselves holy. This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: “Israel! Things reserved for me
are present among you. You won't be able to stand up to your enemies until you remove from your presence the things reserved for me.”
Psalm 97:6-12 Heaven has proclaimed God's righteousness, and all nations have seen his glory. All those who worship images, those who are proud of idols, are put to shame. All gods bow down before the Lord! Zion has heard and celebrates, the towns of Judah rejoice, because of your acts of justice, Lord, because you, Lord, are most high over all the earth, because you are so superior to all other gods. Those of you who love the Lord, hate evil! God guides the lives of his faithful ones, delivering them from the power of the wicked. Light is planted like a seed for the righteous person; joy for those whose heart is right. Rejoice in the Lord, righteous ones! Give thanks to his holy name!
Romans 12:9-18 Love should be shown without pretending. Hate evil, and hold on to what is good. Love each other like members of your family. Be the best at showing honor to each other. Don't hesitate to be enthusiastic—be on fire in the Spirit as you serve the Lord! Be happy in your hope, stand your ground when you're in trouble, and devote yourselves to prayer.
Contribute to the needs of God's people, and welcome strangers into your home. Bless people who harass you—bless and don't curse them.
Be happy with those who are happy, and cry with those who are crying. Consider everyone as equal, and don't think that you're better than anyone else. Instead, associate with people who have no status. Don't think that you're so smart. Don't pay back anyone for their evil actions with evil actions, but show respect for what everyone else believes is good. If possible, to the best of your ability, live at peace with all people.
Matthew 26:47-50 While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came. With him was a large crowd carrying swords and clubs. They had been sent by the chief priests and elders of the people. His betrayer had given them a sign: “Arrest the man I kiss.” Just then he came to Jesus and said, ”Hello, Rabbi.” Then he kissed him. But Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you came to do.” Then they came and grabbed Jesus and arrested him.
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