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thrivent.org Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Book of Common Praye r | Daily Office Reading Lent Opening Sentence- Jesus said,” If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34 | BCP p. 76 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | Tuesday | 27 February  2017 | Ps. 61, 62 & 68:1-20(21-23)24-36 Gen. 42:1-17 1 Cor. 5:1-8 Mark 3:19b-35 Psalm 61 Hear my cry, O Lord I will dwell in your house forever; I will fulfill my vows. 1 Corinthians 5 | Background Paul - There is sin among you; I have pronounced judgment; clean out the yeast of malice and evil but with sincerity and truth. Mark 3 | Background Jesus - He went home and people thought he was crazy; People will be forgiven except blasphemy against the Holy Spirit; Everyone who believes in me is my mother, brother, and sister. Tomorrow | Tuesday Ps. 72 & 119:7...

Jesus heals Raphael [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Highlights and Reflections Daily Office Lectionary Readings Opening Sentence And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.   John 1:14 Today |  Sunday | 31 July 2016 | Eleventh Sunday in Pentecost Ps. 93 96; Ps. 34; Judges 6:1–24; 2 Cor. 9:6–15; Mark 3:20–30 Psalm 96 | Enthronement Psalm - Click here Sing to the Lord a new song; declare God's deeds to the nations; the Lord is king let the earth and heavens rejoice. Judges 6 Because the people did evil in the sight of the Lord, they were handed over to Midianites and were oppressed; Gideon comes into the presence of the angel of the Lord and does not die but sees the sacrifice being made to the Lord. 2 Corinthians 9 | Background Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.  And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by alw...