First Reading: Joshua5:9–12 The book of Joshua tells the story of the conquest and settlement of Canaan by the Israelite tribes under the leadership of Joshua. The first Passover in Canaan is celebrated. Psalm: Psalm32 A...

First Reading: Genesis15:1–12, 17–18 Our Hebrew scripture lesson tells of the promise of many descendants and of a covenant guaranteeing a homeland which God made with Abraham (who at that time was known as Abram).Abram had...

Genesis15:1–12, 17–18   Central to the story of Israel’s faith is the calling of Abram.  Even though he has no heir and has become a wanderer with no fixed home as yet, he trusts God’s word that...

First Reading: Deuteronomy26:1–11 In this reading from the Hebrew Bible the Lord’s mighty salvation of Israel from slavery in Egypt is recalled, and the people are bid to offer in thanksgiving the first fruits of their...

First Reading: Exodus34:29–35 In our first reading we hear how Moses’ face shone after he had spoken with the Lord.When Moses came down from Mount Sinai after again receiving the ten commandments, the people were afraid...

First Reading: Genesis 45:3–11, 15 Our Hebrew Bible lesson relates a decisive moment in the story of Joseph as he reveals himself to his brothers, who then journey home to tell their father Jacob...

First Reading Isaiah6:1–8 Our first reading isIsaiah’s vision of the Lord and his prophetic commission.The earthly temple becomes an icon for the temple in heaven. Isaiah is purged of his guilt and sin and...

First Reading Jeremiah1:4–10 From the opening lesson we hear the story of the calling of Jeremiah to be a prophet of the Lord.Jeremiah protests that he is inadequate to the task, but the Lord...