Tag: generosity

Annotated Scripture Passages 

March 3, 2024January 28, 2024

Mark 12:28-44

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“you are not far from the kingdom of God”
NL 234
March 10, 2024

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

February 25, 2024January 20, 2024

Mark 12:1-17

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“they seized him, and beat him, and sent him away empty-handed”
NL 233
March 3, 2024

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

February 11, 2024January 2, 2024

Mark 10:17-31

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“he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions.”
NL 231
February 18, 2024

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February 7, 2024January 1, 2024

Isaiah 58:1-12

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“…to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke”
Ash Wednesday ABC
February 14, 2024

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

February 7, 2024January 1, 2024

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

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“whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret”
Ash Wednesday ABC
February 14, 2024

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

February 7, 2024January 1, 2024

Matthew 6:1-12

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“when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing”
Ash Wednesday – A Women’s Lectionary
February 14, 2024

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Annotated Scripture Passages 

February 4, 2024December 24, 2023

Romans 12

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“present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God”

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February 4, 2024December 27, 2023

Romans 15

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“the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me”

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February 4, 2024December 28, 2023

Romans 16

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“our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church at Cenchreae”

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January 28, 2024December 17, 2023

Romans 10

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“my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved”

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