On Not Wasting Time with the Foolish

Preparing for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: One Day before Sunday (Year A)

Scripture (semicontinuous)

Psalter: Psalm 105:1-11, 45b

Old Testament: Genesis 29:31—30:24

Gospel: Matthew 12:38-42

Scripture (complementary)

Psalter: Psalm 119:129-136

Old Testament: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Gospel: Matthew 12:38-42

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Prayer

Redeeming Sustainer, visit your people and pour out your strength and courage upon us, that we may hurry to make you welcome not on…