January 2010 Scriptures

January 3, 2010 Epiphany Sunday
Matthew 2: 1-12 The visit of the Magi to Bethlehem.

January 10, 2010 Baptism of the Lord
Acts 8: 14-17 The gospel expands, as the Samaritans receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 29 Considered one of the oldest psalms, the author proclaims the glory and strength of God.

Luke 3: 15-17, 21-22 When John the Baptist baptizes Jesus, a voice from heaven proclaims - "You are my beloved Son."

January 17, 2010 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany
Psalm 36:5-10 God's steadfast love extends to the heavens.

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit.

John 2:1-11 The wedding at Cana - Jesus changes the water into wine.

January 24, 2010 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10: Ezra, Nehemiah and a group of Levites read aloud from Torah.

Psalm 19 A hymn in praise of Torah, joined by all creation.

1 Corinthians 12:12-31a: Paul reminds the Corinthian church that each one is part of the body of Christ.

Luke 4:14-21: Jesus reads and interprets from the scroll of Isaiah, announcing that the words he has read are now fulfilled.

January 31, 2010 Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Jeremiah 1:4-10 God's Call to Jeremiah: "Before you were formed in the womb, I set you apart."

Psalm 71:1-6 God is our fortress and sheltering rock.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Love is patient and kind.

Luke 4:21-30 After his intepretation of Isaiah's scripture in the synagogue, Jesus is driven out of Nazareth.