June 2009 Scriptures

June 7 ... 1st Sunday after Pentecost (Trinity Sunday)

Isaiah 6: 1-8 The temple furnishings come alive for Isaiah as he encounters the realities behind the symbols.

Psalm 29 In a polytheistic world, this rousing Hebrew temple song proclaims that Yahweh rules over all the gods.

Romans 8: 12-17 If we have received the Spirit of God, we can and should live from the power of the Spirit, even, and especially, in the face of suffering

John 3: 1-17 Nicodemus visits Jesus one night

June 14 ... 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

I Samuel 15: 34-16: 13 The sons of Jesse parade before the prophet Samuel, each hoping to be anointed new king of Israel. Samuel makes a surprising choice.

Psalm 20 A prayer for God to protect and nurture.

2 Corinthians 5: 6-10, 14-17 Longing to be with Christ, but living as new creatures in Christ.

Mark 4: 26-34 Jesus tells two parables about the reign of God using the imagery of seeds.

June 21 ... 3rd Sunday after Pentecost

I Samuel 17: 1a, 4-11, 19-23, 32-49 David defeats Goliath.

Psalm 9:11-20 God hears the cry of the poor and will bring about justice.

2 Corinthians 6:1-13 The hardships and sacrifices of Paul’s ministry.

Mark 4:35-41 Jesus wakes from sleep in the boat and demonstrates his authority by calming the storm.

June 28 ... 4th Sunday after Pentecost

2 Samuel 1: 1, 17-27 David is saddened over the death of King Saul and David’s best friend Jonathan.

Psalm 130 God offers forgiveness from sin.

2 Corinthians 8: 7-15 Balance and sharing makes sure there is enough for all.

Mark 5: 21-43 Jairus' daughter is raised from the dead and the woman with the issue of blood is healed.