Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

August 12^th

Readings from Holy Scripture

Isaiah 65:1-10

James 2:14-26

Luke 8:26-39

Collect of the Day: O God, so rule and govern our hearts and minds by Your Holy Spirit that, ever mindful of Your final judgment, we may be stirred up to holiness of living here and dwell with You in perfect joy hereafter; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Theme for the Week  Judgment by Works

Verse of the Week:       James 2:18

Daily Bible Reading List:

Mon: Deuteronomy 6:1-15          Tues: Luke 8:26-39         Wed: James 2:14-26

Thurs: Matthew 7:12-20               Fri: Isaiah 65:1-10

Catechism Reading:

The Close of the Commandments

What does God say about all of these commandments?

He says, "I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God,

punishing the children for the sin of the fathers

to the third and fourth generation of those who hate Me,

but showing love to a thousand generations

of those who love Me and keep My commandments" (Exodus 20:5-6).

What does this mean?

God threatens to punish all who break these commandments.

Therefore, we should fear His wrath

and not do anything against them.

But He promises grace and every blessing

to all who keep these commandments.

Therefore, we should also love and trust in Him

and gladly do what He commands.