August 2010 Scriptures

August 1, 2010 - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Hosea 11:1-11 God cares for Israel like a mother for a child. Psalm 107:1-9, 43 God satisfies the thirsty and the hungry. Colossians 3:1-11 "Seek the things that are above." Paul says to the Colossae congregation. Luke 12:13-21 The parable of the rich fool who builds bigger and bigger barns.

August 8, 2010 - Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 Isaiah thunders against the ruling classes, likening them to rulers of Sodom and Gomorrah. Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 God the almighty has spoken. Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 A celebration of faith and those who have lived it throughout Israel's history. Luke 12:32-40 Do not worry about what to eat or what to wear.

August 15, 2010 - Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Isaiah 5:1-7 A prophecy of judgement against Israel and Judah, pictured as God's vineyard. Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 A psalm of repentance for abandoning God. Hebrews 11:29-12:2 The great cloud of witnesses, t hose who suffered for their message and continued to live by faith. Luke 12:49-56 Jesus recognizes the conflict that arises over his message and challenges people to discern the times in which they live.

August 22, 2010 - Thirteenth after Pentecost

Jeremiah 1: 4-10 God's call comes to a youth named Jeremiah. Psalm 71:1-6 A mighty fortress, a sheltering rock is God.

Hebrews 12: 18-29 Our God is a consuming fire with an unshakeable kingdom. Luke 13:10-17 Jesus heals the bent-over woman on the Sabbath. August 29, 2010 - Fourteenth after Pentecost

Jeremiah 2: 4-13 The people have forsaken living water and have dug their own cisterns. Psalm 81:1, 10-16 O that my people would listen to me.

Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 A list of instructions on living mutual love. Luke 14:1, 7-14 Those who exalt themselves will be humbled.