GOSPEL Mark 1:21-28 Forces that would bring death and disease have taken hold of a man, yet they recognize Jesus and know what his power means for them. Jesus commands these forces to leave and people are amazed at his authority. 21[Jesus and his disciples] went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the...
GOSPEL Mark 1:14-20 Before Jesus calls his first disciples, he proclaims a message that becomes known as “the gospel” or good news from God. God is ready to rule our lives. Those who realize this will respond with repentance and faith. 14Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of...
GOSPEL Matthew 17: 1-9 Shortly before he enters Jerusalem, where he will be crucified. Jesus is revealed to Peter, James and John in a mountaintop experience of divine glory called the transfiguration. Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured...
Gospel: Matthew 5:21-37 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus exhorts his followers to embrace standards of righteousness that exceed legal requirements and traditional expectations. [Jesus said to the disciples:] 21“You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ 22But I say...
GOSPEL: Matthew 5:13-20 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus encourages his followers to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, doing good works and keeping God’s commandments [Jesus said:] 13“You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It...
GOSPEL 1When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5“Blessed are the...
GOSPEL John the Baptist’s witness to Jesus initiates a chain of testimony as his disciples begin to share with others what they have found. 29[John the Baptist] saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, “Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!30This is he of whom I said, ‘After me...
Gospel Before Jesus begins his ministry, he is baptized by John, touched by the Spirit, and identified publicly as God’s child. 13Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. 14John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” 15But...
GOSPEL Luke 9:28-36 28Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. 30Suddenly they saw two men, Moses and Elijah, talking to him. 31They appeared in...
GOSPEL [Jesus said:] 27“But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. 29If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your...
