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Each week Lutheran Media posts the upcoming Gospel reading (from the church’s lectionary readings) on social media. (Scroll down to see them.) We invite you to use them to enhance your community's ministry.
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Advent
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Matthew 1:18-25.
As we draw nearer to Christmas Day, we reflect on the reason for the season. Not only was Jesus the greatest gift of all, but his name (among many names for the Messiah) ‘Immanuel’ means ‘God is with us’. Why do you think God chose this name for Jesus?
#verseoftheweek #Advent25 #gospel #Immanuel
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Matthew 11:2-11.
John the Baptist sends people to find out if Jesus really is the Messiah that he’s been talking about. Jesus’ response was extraordinary. Who do you think Jesus is?
#verseoftheweek #Advent25 #gospel #johnandjesus #preparetheway
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Matthew 3:1-12.
John the Baptist calls people to repent for ‘the kingdom of heaven is at hand!’ Just as we would go the extra mile to tidy up our house for special guests, how might we prepare our hearts, minds, and lives for the coming Christ?
#verseoftheweek #Advent25 #gospel #preparetheway
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Matthew 24:36-44.
How good are you at waiting? In this reading, we’re told of the Lord’s return…one day. But rather than sit and wait, what will you be doing when the Lord returns?
#verseoftheweek #Advent25 #gospel #keepwatch
Christmas
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is John 1:1-9; 10-18.
We know that Jesus is at the core of our Christian faith. Here we see a vivid picture of the glory of God shining through Jesus. How was he received?
How do you receive Jesus today?
#verseoftheweek #Christmas25 #gospel #Jesus
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Matthew 2:13-23
As we come to the end of the Christmas story, we read how things happened according to plan. How significant it is for us today to know that God has every detail mapped out for us!
#verseoftheweek #Christmas25 #gospel #Godsplan
Epiphany
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Matthew 17:1-9
The transfiguration of Jesus.
As if we needed further confirmation of who Jesus was, here is a very vivid word from the heavens declaring Jesus as God’s son. And it’s not the first time God says this.
How does this transform your vision of Jesus as both man and God?
#verseoftheweek #transfiguration26 #gospel #Jesus #Epiphany26
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Matthew 5:13-20.
Drawing from the text, how are we to be salt and light in the world today?
#verseoftheweek #Epiphany26 #gospel #saltandlight
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Matthew 5:1-12.
Jesus gives us a picture of life in God`s kingdom. The reward he offers doesn`t translate to earthly rewards. What might it look like to rejoice now in the reward Jesus (freely) offers us?
#verseoftheweek #Epiphany26 #gospel #beatitudes
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Matthew 4:12-23.
As Jesus enters his ministry, he fulfils the ancient prophecy from Isaiah of a great light dawning on those who have been living in darkness.
Imagine what it would have been like to be one of those first people to encounter Jesus!
#verseoftheweek #epiphany26 #gospel #Jesusislight
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is John 1:29-42.
There are many words for Jesus. Here, we see more than one account of Jesus being called ‘the Lamb of God’.
How does this describe the nature and purpose of Jesus?
#verseoftheweek #epiphany26 #gospel #lambofgod
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Matthew 3:13-17
If anyone was in doubt that Jesus was the son of God, the account of Jesus` baptism tells a very vivid truth. Take a moment to imagine what it would have been like to witness this.
#verseoftheweek #epiphany26 #gospel #Jesus
For your reflection... Read Luke 9:28-36.
Three of Jesus` disciples witness Jesus` transfiguration and experience his glory.
Where have you seen God`s glory revealed recently?
#verseoftheweek #Bible #scripture #epiphany #glory
For your reflection... Read Luke 6:27-38.
How has God been merciful to you?
How can you be merciful to others this week?
#verseoftheweek #mercifulGod #loveforenemies #luke #epiphany
Transfiguration
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Lent
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Matthew 21:1-11.
Jesus` triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
We begin Holy Week with Jesus’ journey to the cross. What do you notice about the crowd’s reaction? How is Jesus greeted today?
#verseoftheweek #Lent26 #gospel #Jesus #journeytothecross #PalmSunday #hosanna
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is John 11:1-45.
The raising of Lazarus – Jesus’ last sign.
Reflect on the comparisons in this text to Jesus’ own impending fate.
#verseoftheweek #Lent26 #gospel #testimony #Jesusmiracle #lazarus
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is John 9:1-41.
Jesus opens the eyes of a man born blind.
What a powerful testimony! This man sees Jesus and believes, yet many of the religious leaders of the time didn`t believe in Jesus, despite seeing signs that he truly was God`s son.
Where can you see Jesus working in your life?
#verseoftheweek #lent26 #gospel #testimony #blindsight
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is John 4:5-42.
Jesus and the Samaritan woman.
If the power of one woman’s testimony can bring many people to faith, how can your testimony reveal God at work?
#verseoftheweek #Lent26 #gospel #testimony #Samaritanwoman
One week into this season of Lent, stop and reflect for a moment:
How can remembering the path Jesus took to the cross impact your walk with God this season?
#reflect #Lent #journeytothecross
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is John 3:1-17.
We all know the famous verse 16, where God’s greatest gift is revealed. In this text we see Nicodemus wrestle with this.
What new insight do you see unfold here?
#verseoftheweek #lent26 #gospel #John316
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Matthew 4:1-11.
The temptation of Jesus.
Soon after Jesus’ baptism, he is led by the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After this, Jesus begins to preach.
Why did Jesus need to have this wilderness encounter?
#verseoftheweek #Lent26 #gospel #Jesustempted
For your reflection… Read Luke 19:28-40.
As we journey closer to Easter, the praises of the people as Jesus enters Jerusalem can have a bitter taste to them when we know what it is that Jesus is journeying towards.
How does the knowledge of the cross shape how you praise Jesus?
#Lent #PalmSunday #verseoftheweek #journeytothecross
Easter
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Matthew 28:1-10
The first Easter morning.
The completion of Jesus’ journey to the cross comes with a remarkable twist.
Reflect on the significance of Jesus rising from the dead – what does this mean for you?
#verseoftheweek #Easter26 #gospel #heisrisen #Jesus
For your reflection...The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is John 17:20-26.
Jesus prays that we may live in unity with God and each other.
Where do you hope for unity in your life?
#verseoftheweek #unity #gospelreading #Easter #GospelofJohn
For your reflection...The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is John 14:23-29.
What impact might embracing the peace that Jesus offers you have on your day today?
#peace #verseoftheweek #gospelreading #Easter #GospelofJohn
For your reflection...The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is John 13:31-35.
How does Jesus love us? What does that mean for how we are called to love others?
#verseoftheweek #love #GospelofJohn #Easter
For your reflection...The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is from John 21:1-19.
Knowing the Good Shepherd can only come from listening to him.
How can you be listening out for the Good Shepherd`s voice in your life?
#verseoftheweek #GoodShepherdSunday #Easter #GospelReading #GospelofJohn
For your reflection…This gospel reading for this coming Sunday is from John 21:1-19.
Jesus` disciples experienced the risen Christ’s presence in a totally unexpected place and situation - while they were out fishing.
Where might you experience your Saviour’s presence in an unexpected moment or place this week?
#Easter #GospelReading #verseoftheweek #JesusIsAlive
For your reflection...The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is John 20:19-31.
What barriers do you find stop you from belief? What words from Jesus can you come back to at those times?
#belief #Easter #gospelofJohn #verseoftheweek
For your reflection… The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is John 20:1-18.
What emotions and feelings do you think Mary was experiencing as she recognised the risen Jesus, who she calls ‘teacher’? How do you feel when you reflect on the celebration of Jesus` resurrection?
#Easter #EasterSunday #HeIsRisen #gospelofJohn
Pentecost
For your reflection... the Gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Luke 19:11-27.
The parable of the gold coins.
In this parable, we see that the one who used the money wisely was rewarded. Do we treasure the gifts God has given us in the same way?
#verseoftheweek #Pentecost #gospelofLuke
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Luke 21:4-19.
Do you face the future with fear and anxiety or joyful hope?
#verseoftheweek #Pentecost #gospelofLuke #standfirm
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Luke 20:27-38.
If you had one chance to ask Jesus a curly question, what would it be? In this reading, some of the Sadducees (who did not believe in resurrection) were questioning the relationship between marriage and the after-life. We can’t possibly compare what happens here on earth to eternal life after resurrection. We can trust that for those who believe, God has prepared an incomparable and glorious life in heaven for us.
#verseoftheweek #Pentecost #gospelofLuke #heaven
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Luke 19:1-10.
Have you ever thought yourself insignificant? Unworthy? This text reminds us just how valuable even the lowliest are in the eyes of Jesus. May this be a blessing and an encouragement for you this week.
#verseoftheweek #Pentecost #gospelofLuke #Zacchaeus
For your reflection...The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Luke 18:9-14.
What makes for a perfect Christian? In this text, Jesus compares the arrogance of the self-appointed righteous Pharisee with the humble heart of a tax collector. Come before God with a humble heart and he will hear your cries for mercy.
#verseoftheweek #Pentecost #gospelofLuke #humbleheart
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Luke 18:1-8.
In this parable, the widow refused to give up pestering the judge until she got justice.
How persistent are you? Does your prayer life reflect a persistent and sincere plea for God’s mercy?
#verseoftheweek #Pentecost #gospelofLuke #persistentwidow
For your reflection…The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Luke 17:11-19.
Only one of the ten stopped to give thanks to Jesus for his miraculous healing gift.
How grateful are you? Do you notice the blessings around you? Or are you still grumbling?
#verseoftheweek #Pentecost #gospelofLuke #tenlepers
For your reflection... The gospel reading for this coming Sunday is Luke 17:5-10.
A little bit of faith is a lot when it is centred on God and his promises.
Growth is the most characteristic feature of a mustard seed, and faith grows by getting to know Jesus better.
Is your faith growing?
#verseoftheweek #gospelofLuke #Pentecost #faith
