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First Lutheran Church of the Trinity
Sunday July 26, 2020
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
As Solomon prays for wisdom, we seek to more deeply know the treasures of faith. In today’s gospel Jesus offers everyday images that reveal to us the reign of God: a tree that becomes a sheltering home, yeast that penetrates and expands, a treasured pearl, a net that gains a great catch. Even as we seek the riches of God’s reign, the great surprise is that God’s grace finds us first!
Readings and Psalm
1 Kings 3:5-12
Solomon’s prayer for wisdom
Psalm 119:129-136
When your word is opened, it gives light and understanding. (Ps. 119:130)
Romans 8:26-39
Nothing can separate us from God’s love
Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Parables of the reign of heaven
Semicontinuous First Reading and Psalm
Genesis 29:15-28
Leah and Rachel become Jacob’s wives
Psalm 105:1-11, 45b
Make known the deeds of the Lord among the peoples. Hallelujah! (Ps. 105:1, 45)
Psalm 128 (alternate)
Happy are they who follow in the ways of God. (Ps. 128:1)
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