Scripture
Sunday, September 1
12th Sunday after Pentecost Proverbs 25:6-7 Do not put yourself forward Psalm 112 The righteous are merciful and full of compassion. (Ps. 112:4) Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 God is with us: let acts of mutual love continue Luke 14:1, 7-14 An image of God’s reign: invite the poor, crippled to your banquet 
Sunday, September 22
15th Sunday after Pentecost Amos 8:4-7 Warnings to those who trample on the needy and poor Psalm 113 The Lord lifts up the poor from the ashes. (Ps. 113:7) 1 Timothy 2:1-7 One God, one mediator—Christ Jesus—who gave himself for all people Luke 16:1-13 A shrewd manager: faithful in little, faithful in much; serving God/wealth |
Sunday, September 8
13th Sunday after Pentecost Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Walk in the way of life and hold fast to God Psalm 1 They are like trees planted by streams of water. (Ps. 1:3) Philemon 1-21 Paul says: Receive Onesimus as a coworker Luke 14:25-33 Jesus says: Disciples, give up your possessions and carry the cross 
Sunday, September 29
16th Sunday after Pentecost Amos 6:1a, 4-7 Warnings to those who are comfortable or wealthy Psalm 146 The Lord gives justice to those who are oppressed. (Ps. 146:7) 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Eager to be rich or eager to pursue richness of God’s justice? Luke 16:19-31 Story of poor Lazarus and the wealthy man |
Sunday, September 15
14th Sunday after Pentecost Exodus 32:7-14 Moses begs the Lord to turn from anger against the Hebrews Psalm 51:1-10 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love. (Ps. 51:1) 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Christ Jesus came for sinners Luke 15:1-10 Looking for the lost sheep, silver coin: Jesus eating with sinners 
Sunday, October 6
17th Sunday after Pentecost Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 Wicked surround the righteous; wait for the Lord Psalm 37:1-9 Commit your way to the Lord; put your trust in the Lord. (Ps. 37:5) 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Guard the treasure entrusted to you: faith and love in Christ Luke 17:5-10 Faith the size of a mustard seed |