RHYTHMSTHE

PROJECT

RHYTHMSVOLUME ONE

Advent, Christmas, Epiphany

PREFACE

rhythm noun \’ri-th m\: a regular, repeated pattern of sounds or movements

We are immersed in rhythms. �ey surround us. �e sun rises and the night falls. �e tides roll in and out with the passing moon. Birds chirp, clocks tick, raindrops fall – all to a consistent tempo. �e world around us is full of these regular, repeated patterns. But they aren't just around us – they are within us. Our hearts beat and our lungs breathe. Our veins expand and contract as life �ows through them. It is even by rhythms that we mark time. Hours, days, years, are all lived in the ebb and �ow of work, sleep, and meals. All are rhythms – within and without. Our Creator has made everything in this way.

But we don't just �nd rhythms in the created order. �roughout the Scriptures, God provides his people with rhythms by which to order their lives. In the Old Testament, we see that he gave the people of Israel Sabbaths and feasts to help them remember his work as Creator and Savior. In the Gospels we read that, on the night before Jesus died for us, he instituted the Sacrament of Communion. When we partake in the bread and wine, we remember his su�ering and death on our behalf. Over the past 2,000 years, the Church has instituted feasts, holy days and seasons in order that we might orient our lives around the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. All these patterns are given as means of grace by which we are reminded who God is and who he's called us to be.

As Anglicans, we have been given the Book of Common Prayer – a collection of prayers, Scripture readings, and liturgies that help us immerse our lives into the life of Christ. Introduced in 1549, the Book of Common Prayer was created to provide the people of England with a resource to engage in Scripture, learn to pray, and ultimately, deepen their understanding of the Gospel. Christians all over the world have used it for over 500 years. It is Scriptural, practical, and beautiful; but it can also be daunting.

�e aim of �e Rhythms Project is to compile the proper readings from the Book of Common Prayer (Daily O�ce and Lectionary) and the Collects (prayers) in a way that is simple and easy to use. A corresponding reading from �e Jesus Storybook Bible has been added to encourage times of family or communal worship. In addition, you will �nd a weekly practice to encourage you to live into the things you are learning. �is �rst installment of �e Rhythms Project will contain the �fteen-week journey of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. Our hope is that this resource would give you the tools to immerse the normal rhythms of your life into the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK

HELPFUL TOOLS

�e icons above are designed to help you identify each week’s activities. �e icons designate the Lectionary, the Daily O�ce, the Collect, �e Jesus Storybook Bible, and a Practice. �e Lectionary, identi�ed by the green book icon, is a series of four weekly readings that will be used for corporate and communal worship. �e Daily O�ce, identi�ed by the grey book icon, is a series of daily readings aimed at personal Scripture reading. �e Jesus Storybook Bible, identi�ed by a yellow house icon, is a Christ-centered approach to reading the Bible for families and individuals. �e Collect, identi�ed by the aqua arrow icon, is a prayer to be used both in weekly and daily times. Finally, Practice, identi�ed by the blue clock icon, is an activity that will encourage missional application to the spiritual lessons.

�e Daily O�ce in an iPhone App: iphonelectionary.com/dailyo�cePurchase �e Jesus Storybook Bible: zondervan.com/9780310708254

�e Rhythms Project seeks to combine the best of the Book of Common Prayer, the Church Calendar, and �e Jesus Storybook Bible into an accessible resource to guide your spiritual life over the next �fteen weeks. It is made up of daily personal readings and weekly communal worship that will encourage our church to journey through the Christian Calendar together.

For your personal reading, �nd a time that you can consistently set aside twenty minutes. �is can be any time of day, but seek to make it when you are at your best, both mentally and physically. As you begin, stop and pray for the Holy Spirit to use this time to illuminate the Scriptures to you. �en, read through the Daily O�ce readings for that day. Feel free to choose one or two, or read them all if time allows. �en, pick one of the passages that “jumps” out at you and walk through SOAP. Simply write down the Scripture. Make an Observation about it. Apply it to your life today. And say a Prayer to ask Jesus to help you walk in that newly revealed truth. �en, take the time to pray the Collect of the week or say the Lord's Prayer.

For your communal worship time, �nd a time that your family or friends can gather once a week for thirty minutes. �is could be right before bed, �rst thing in the morning, or any time in between. Just �nd a time that works for you. Begin by praying the Collect of the week together or pick one person to pray it out loud. �en read a passage from the Lectionary readings and discuss or SOAP it together. If you have small children (or even if you don't!) read the selected story from �e Jesus Storybook Bible. You might ask questions like: What does this passage say about Christ and his �nished work of redemption? What does it say about your identity in him? What might he be calling you to do in response? �en, look at the practice for the week. �is is a way for you to embody the things you are learning and give you creative ways to live on mission. Plan a time to engage the practice in the following week. Finish by singing a song or praying the Lord's Prayer together.

LECTIONARY DAILY OFFICE

JESUSSTORYBOOK

BIBLE

COLLECT PRACTICE

THESEASON OF

ADVENT

Advent is a season of waiting. It is a time to remember God’s promises throughout the Old Testament to rescue and redeem his people through the Messiah. �ese were ful�lled when Jesus came, not as a king, but as a servant. He didn’t come to save them from the Romans, but rather to save them from their sins. As Christians, Advent calls us to remember that one day Christ will come again, not as a servant, but as a conquering King. He will come to put all the brokenness of this world to rights. He will come to make all things new.

During this season, seek to set aside all the distractions of the holiday season and posture your heart in a way that allows you to long for the second coming of Christ. May your Advent prayer be, Maranatha - come Lord Jesus.

ABOUT ADVENT

SATURDAY

Psalms 20, 21:1-7 (8-14) Amos 5:18-27Jude 17-25 Matthew 22:15-22

FRIDAY

Psalms 16, 17 Amos 5:1-17 Jude 1-16 Matthew 22:1-14

THURSDAY

Psalm 18:1-20 Amos 4:6-13 2 Peter 3:11-18 Matthew 21:33-46

WEDNESDAY

Psalm 119:1-24 Amos 3:12-4:5 2 Peter 3:1-10 Matthew 21:23-32

TUESDAY

Psalms 5, 6 Amos 3:1-11 2 2 Peter 1:12-21 Matthew 21:12-22

MONDAY

Psalms 1, 2 Amos 2:6-16 2 Peter 1:1-11 Matthew 21:1-11

SUNDAY - 12/1/13

Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: Operation No More Tears! Page 144

Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:36-44

Psalms 146, 147 Amos 1:1-5,13-2:8 1 �essalonians 5:1-11 Luke 21:5-19

Week one of Prepare a Place project.

WEEK ONE

ADVENT

�e �rst coming of Christ the Lord, God’s Son and our God, was in obscurity; the second will be in sight of the whole world. When he came in obscurity no one recognized him but his own servants; when he comes openly he will be known by both good people and bad.

When he came in obscurity it was to be judged; when he comes openly it will be to judge.

Saint Augustine

SATURDAY

Psalms 30, 32 Haggai 2:1-19 Revelation 3:1-6 Matthew 24:1-14

FRIDAY

Psalm 31 Haggai 1:1-15 Revelation 2:18-29 Matthew 23:27-39

THURSDAY

Psalms 37:1-18 Amos 9:1-10 Revelation 2:8-17 Matthew 23:13-26

WEDNESDAY

Psalms 38, 119:25-48Amos 8:1-14 Revelation 1:17-2:7 Matt. 23:1-12

TUESDAY

Psalms 26, 28 Amos 7:10-17, 24-25 Revelation 1:9-16 Matthew 22:34-46

MONDAY

Psalms 25, 9Amos 7:1-9 Revelation 1:1-8 Matthew 22:23-33

SUNDAY - 12/8/13

Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: Get Ready! Page 170

Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12

Psalms 148, 149, Amos 6:1-14 1 �ess. 5:1-11 Luke 1:57-68

Week two of Prepare a Place project.

WEEK TWO

ADVENT

SATURDAY

Psalm 55 Zechariah 8:9-17 Revelation 6:1-17 Matthew 25:31-46

FRIDAY

Psalms 40, 54 Zechariah 7:8-8:8 Revelation 5:6-14 Matthew 25:14-30

THURSDAY

Psalms 50, (59, 60) or 33Zechariah 4:1-14 Revelation 4:9-5:5 Matthew 25:1-13

WEDNESDAY

Psalm 119:49-72 Zechariah 3:1-10 Revelation 4:1-8 Matthew 24:45-51

TUESDAY

Psalms 45 Zechariah 2:1-13 Revelation 3:14-22 Matthew 24:32-44

MONDAY

Psalms 41, 52 Zechariah 1:7-17 Revelation 3:7-13 Matthew 24:15-31

SUNDAY - 12/15/13

Stir up your power, O Lord, and with great might come among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, let your bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen

Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: He’s here! Page 176

Isaiah 35:1-10 Psalm 146:5-10James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11

Psalms 63:1-8, (9-11), 98 Amos 9:11-15 2 �ess. 2:1-3, 13-17 John 5:30-47

Week three of Prepare a Place project.

WEEK THREE

ADVENT

�ou, grieving that the ancient curseShould doom to death a universe,Hast found the medicine, full of grace,To save and heal a ruined race.

John M Neale

THURSDAY - SATURDAY

Almighty God, you have given your only-begotten Son to take our nature upon him, and to be born (this day) of a pure virgin: Grant that we, who have been born again and made your children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by your Holy Spirit; through our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom with you and the same Spirit be honor and glory, now and for ever. Amen.

CHRISTMAS DAY

Psalms 2,85, 110:1-5Micah 4:1-5, 5:2-4 1 John 4:7-16John 3:31-36

CHRISTMAS EVE

Psalms 45,46Galatians 3:23-4:7 Matthew 1:18-25

MONDAY

Psalms 61, 62 Zephaniah 3:14-20 Titus 1:1-16 Luke 1:1-25

�ere are no readings provided for these days. Consider reading a Psalm and a Gospel each day.

SUNDAY - 12/22/13

Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may �nd in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: �e Light of the Whole World, Page 184

Isaiah 7:10-16Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25

Psalms 24, 29Genesis 3:18-15 Revelation 12:1-10 John 3:16-21

Week four of Prepare a Place project.

WEEK FOUR

ADVENT

THESEASON OF

CHRISTMAS

Christmas is a season of arrival. After the somber tone of Advent, Christmas comes as a time of joy and celebration. �is season calls us to remember that God has ful�lled his promises in Scripture by sending Christ in the �esh. Christ humbled himself, taking on the form of a servant, so that through his life, death, and resurrection, we could be raised up with him. God’s plan of redemption was begun through the mystery of the Incarnation. �is is good news.

Historically, Christians have celebrated Christmas for twelve full days. So don’t just celebrate the birth of Christ for one day, but rather take the time to be overjoyed by the arrival of our King. Savor good food and drink. Spend time with loved ones. �ank God for all the gifts he has bestowed on you, but especially for the gift of his only begotten Son, Christ Jesus our Lord. May your Christmas prayer be, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!

ABOUT CHRISTMAS

SATURDAY

Psalms 85, 87Joshua 3:14-4:7Ephesians 5:1-20John 9:1-12, 35-38

FRIDAY

Psalm 681 Kings 19:9-18Ephesians 4:17-32John 6:15-27

THURSDAY

Psalm 341 Kings 19:1-8Ephesians 4:1-16John 6:1-14

WEDNESDAY

Psalm 103Isaiah 62:1-5, 10-12Revelation 19:11-16Matthew 1:18-25

TUESDAY

Psalms 46, 481 Kings 3:5-14James 4:13-17, 5:7-11John 5:1-15

MONDAY

Psalms 20, 21:1-7, 8-131 Kings 17:17-243 JohnJohn 4:46-54

SUNDAY - 12/29/13

Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: �e King of all Kings, Page 192

Isaiah 63:7-9 Psalm 148 Hebrews 2:10-18 Matthew 2:13-23

Psalms 93, 96, 341 Samuel 1:1-2, 7b-28Colossians 1:9-20Luke 2:22-40

WEEK ONE

CHRISTMAS

Plan a meal with someone from St Peter’s that you don’t know well who is in a di�erent life stage than you. Example: invite a young single or older couple to lunch after church.

SUNDAY - 1/5/14

O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, you Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: Heaven Breaks �rough, Page 200

Jeremiah 31:7-14Psalm 147:12-20Ephesians 1:3-14 John 1:(1-9), 10-18

Psalms 2, 110:1-5, 6-7Jonah 2:2-9Ephesians 6:10-20John 11:17-27, 38-44

SATURDAYTHURSDAY

Psalms 121, 122, 123Isaiah 45:14-19Colossians 1:24-2:7John 8:12-19

O God, by the leading of a star you manifested your only Son to the Peoples of the earth: Lead us, who know you now by faith, to your presence, where we may see your glory face to face; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Psalm 103Deuteronomy 8:1-3Colossians 1:1-14John 6:30-33, 48-51

Psalms 117, 118Exodus 17:1-7Colossians 1:15-23John 7:37-52

MONDAY - EPIPHANY

Psalms 46, 97Isaiah 49:1-7Revelation 21:22-27Matthew 12:14-21

FRIDAY

Psalms 138, 139:1-17Jeremiah 23:1-8Colossians 2:8-23John 10:7-17

Psalms 148, 150Isaiah 55:3-9Colossians 3:1-17John 14:6-14

Make your favorite dessert and take it to a neighbor. Spend time baking this recipe with friends or family. Recipe to follow.

WEEK TWO

CHRISTMAS

WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDINGA Favorite Recipe for Celebrating with Friends and Family

5 cups cream1 vanilla bean, split and scraped1 cup sugar5 eggs 4 cups french bread, without crust, diced then frozen1½ cups white chocolate½ cup of berries (raspberries, blueberries or blackberries)

Scald the cream, sugar & vanilla bean. Cool mixture & whisk in eggs. Add bread, white chocolate & berries into the cream mixture, then toss. Coat a glass 9 by 13 dish with butter & sugar. Fill with the mixture & cover with tin foil. Bake in a water bath at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, then remove foil and continue to cook until golden on top. Serve warm.

Christ became the son of man so that we could become children of God. Had he not so lowered himself as to come down to us, none of us could ever have gone to him by any merits of our own.

Leo the Great

Mild He lays His glory by,Born that man no more may die.

Born to raise the sons of earth,Born to give them second birth.

Charles Wesley

THESEASON OF

EPIPHANY

Epiphany is a season of appearing. �roughout Church history, it has been a time for Christians to observe the many ways that the glory of God is revealed through the life of Christ. We look to stories like the journey of the Magi, the Baptism of Jesus, and the Trans�guration to re�ect on the Lordship of Christ, and like the disciples, we are called to respond to him.

During this season, take the time to re�ect upon the life of Christ. Meditate upon his words found in the Gospels. �ink on his miracles and kindness towards the people he encounters. Ask the Holy Spirit to use this time to enable you to walk in the ways of Christ through service and love towards everyone you encounter. May your Epiphany prayer be, Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

ABOUT EPIPHANY

SATURDAY

Psalms 20, 21:1-7, 8-13Genesis 6:9-22Hebrews 4:1-13John 2:13-22

FRIDAY

Psalms 16, 17Genesis 6:1-8Hebrews 3:12-19John 2:1-12

THURSDAY

Psalm 18:1-20Genesis 4:17-26Hebrews 3:1-11John 1:43-51

WEDNESDAY

Psalm 119:1-24Genesis 4:1-16Hebrews 2:11-18John 1:29-34, 35-42

TUESDAY

Psalms 5, 6Genesis 3:1-24Hebrews 2:1-10John 1:19-28

MONDAY

Psalms 1, 2, 3Genesis 2:4-9, 10-15, 16-25Hebrews 1:1-14John 1:1-18

SUNDAY - 1/12/14

Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.

Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: Let’s Go! Page 208

Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17

Psalms 146,147Genesis 1:1-2:3Ephesians 1:3-14John 1:29-34

If you have any broken relationships, take time to ask the Lord what you might need to do to see them restored.

WEEK ONE

EPIPHANY

SATURDAY

Psalms 30, 32Genesis 12:9-13:1Hebrews 7:18-28John 4:27-42

FRIDAY

Psalm 31Genesis 11:27-12:8Hebrews 7:1-17John 4:16-26

THURSDAY

Psalm 37:1-18Genesis 11:1-9Hebrews 6:13-20John 4:1-15

WEDNESDAY

Psalm 38Genesis 9:18-29Hebrews 6:1-12John 3:22-36

TUESDAY

Psalms 26, 28Genesis 9:1-17Hebrews 5:7-14John 3:16-21

MONDAY

Psalm 25Genesis 8:6-22Hebrews 4:14-5:6John 2:23-3:15

SUNDAY - 1/19/14

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: �e Captain of the Storm, Page 236

Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-11 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1:29-42

Psalms 148, 149, 150Genesis 7:1-10, 17-23Ephesians 4:1-16Mark 3:7-19

Spend time in prayer for those who are sick or alone.

WEEK TWO

EPIPHANY

SATURDAY

Psalm 55Genesis 18:1-16Hebrews 10:26-39John 6:16-27

FRIDAY

Psalms 40, 54Genesis 17:15-27Hebrews 10:11-25John 6:1-15

THURSDAY

Psalm 50Genesis 16:15-17:14Hebrews 10:1-10John 5:30-47

WEDNESDAY

Psalm 119:49-72Genesis 16:1-14Hebrews 9:15-28John 5:19-29

TUESDAY

Psalm 45Genesis 15:1-11, 17-21Hebrews 9:1-14John 5:1-18

MONDAY

Psalms 41, 52Genesis 14:1-7, 8-24Hebrews 8:1-13John 4:43-54

SUNDAY - 1/26/14

Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: Filled Full! Page 244

Isaiah 9:1-4 Psalm 27:1, 4-9 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Matthew 4:12-23

Psalms 63:1-8, 9-11, 98Genesis 13:2-18Galatians 2:1-10Mark 7:31-37

Spend time in prayer for those who don’t know Christ.

WEEK THREE

EPIPHANY

Stars cross the sky, wise men journey from pagan lands, earth receives its Savior in a cave. Let there be no one without a gift to o�er, no one without gratitude as we celebrate the salvation of the world, the birthday of the human race. Now it is no longer, “dust you are and to dust you shall return”, but, “you are joined to heaven

and into heaven you shall be taken up”.

Basil the Great (AD 330 – 379)

SATURDAY

Psalms 75, 76Genesis 24:28-38, 49-51Hebrews 12:12-29John 7:14-36

FRIDAY

Psalm 69:1-23, 24-30, 31-38Genesis 24:1-27Hebrews 12:3-11John 7:1-13

THURSDAY

Psalms 70, 71Genesis 23:1-20Hebrews 11:32-12:2John 6:60-71

WEDNESDAY

Psalm 72Genesis 22:1-18Hebrews 11:23-31John 6:52-59

TUESDAY

Psalms 61, 62Genesis 21:1-21Hebrews 11:13-22John 6:41-51

MONDAY

Psalms 56, 57, 58Genesis 19:1-17, 18-23, 24-29Hebrews 11:1-12John 6:27-40

SUNDAY - 2/2/14

Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: A Little Girl and a Poor Frail Lady, Page 214

Micah 6:1-8 Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Matthew 5:1-12

Psalms 24, 29Genesis 18:16-33Galatians 5:13-25Mark 8:22-30

Take the time to write a simple note to one of your coworkers or child’s teacher. Ask the Lord for a speci�c way to encourage them.

WEEK FOUR

EPIPHANY

SATURDAY

Psalms 87, 90Genesis 29:1-20Romans 14:1-23John 8:47-59

FRIDAY

Psalm 88Genesis 27:46-28:4, 10-22Romans 13:1-14John 8:33-47

THURSDAY

Psalms 83, 146, 147Genesis 27:30-45Romans 12:9-21John 8:21-32

WEDNESDAY

Psalm 119:97-120Gen. 27:1-29Romans 12:1-8John 8:12-20

TUESDAY

Psalm 78:1-39Genesis 26:1-6, 12-33Hebrews 13:17-25John 7:53-8:11

MONDAY

Psalm 80Genesis 25:19-34Hebrews 13:1-16John 7:37-52

SUNDAY - 2/9/14

Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: �e Man Who Didn’t Have Any Friends, Page 264

Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12) Psalm 112:1-9 (10) 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16) Matthew 5:13-20

Psalms 93, 96Genesis 24:50-672 Timothy 2:14-21Mark 10:13-22

O�er to babysit someone’s kids so that they can have time alone or a date night.

WEEK FIVE

EPIPHANY

SATURDAY

Psalm 102Genesis 32:22-33:171 John 3:1-10John 10:31-42

FRIDAY

Psalm 102Genesis 32:22-33:171 John 3:1-10John 10:31-42

THURSDAY

Psalms 105:1-22Genesis 32:3-211 John 2:18-29John 10:19-30

WEDNESDAY

Psalms 101, 109:1-4, 5-19, 20-30Genesis 31:25-501 John 2:12-17John 10:1-18

TUESDAY

Psalms 97, 99, 100Genesis 31:1-241 John 2:1-11John 9:18-41

MONDAY

Psalm 89:1-18Genesis 30:1-241 John 1:1-10John 9:1-17

SUNDAY - 2/16/14

O God, the strength of all who put their trust in you: Mercifully accept our prayers; and because in our weakness we can do nothing good without you, give us the help of your grace, that in keeping your commandments we may please you both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: Washed with Tears, Page 280

Deuteronomy 30:15-20Psalm 119:1-8 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37

Psalms 66, 67Genesis 29:20-351 Timothy 3:14-4:10Mark 10:23-31

Share a skill you have with someone who would like to learn or bene�t by what you know.

WEEK SIX

EPIPHANY

Jesus came, the heav’ns adoring,Came with peace from realms on high;

Jesus came for man’s redemption,Lowly came on earth to die.

Alleluia! Alleluia!Came in deep humility.

-Godfrey �ring

SATURDAY

Psalms 137:1-6, 7-9, 144Proverbs 8:22-362 Timothy 1:1-14John 12:20-26

FRIDAY

Psalms 140, 142Proverbs 8:1-21PhilemonJohn 12:9-19

THURSDAY

Psalms 131, 132, 133Proverbs 7:1-271 John 5:13-21John 11:55-12:8

WEDNESDAY

Psalm 119:145-176Prov. 6:1-191 John 5:1-12John 11:45-54

TUESDAY

Psalms 120, 121, 122, 123Proverbs 4:1-271 John 4:7-21John 11:30-44

MONDAY

Psalm 106:1-18Proverbs 3:11-201 John 3:18-4:6John 11:17-29

SUNDAY - 2/23/14

O Lord, you have taught us that without love whatever we do is worth nothing; Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts your greatest gift, which is love, the true bond of peace and of all virtue, without which whoever lives is accounted dead before you. Grant this for the sake of your only Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: Let’s Go! Page 208Going Home, Page 318

Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Psalm 119:33-40 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 Matthew 5:38-48

Psalms 118Proverbs 1:20-332 Corinthians 5:11-21Mark 10:35-45

WEEK SEVEN

EPIPHANY

Spend an evening this week without any technology. Use your time to enjoy conversation and spend time in prayer.

CLOSING THOUGHTS

TUESDAY

Psalms 26, 28Proverbs 30:1-4, 24-33Philemon 3:1-11John 18:28-38

MONDAY

Psalm 25Proverbs 27:1-6, 10-12Philemon 2:1-13John 18:15-18, 25-27

�is week, as we bring our journey from Advent through Epiphany to a close, consider taking time out of your week to mark what the Lord has accomplished in you. As you review the story of Jesus being trans�xed on the mountain, �nd a secluded space to spend time with Jesus for an hour or an afternoon. Look back on the last few months and consider what God

has done in you during the past �fteen weeks. Write down a few memorable verses or moments from your time.

TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY - 3/2/14

O God, who before the passion of your only-begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Jesus Storybook Bible Reading: Running Away, Page 272

Exodus 24:12-18 Psalm 22 Peter 1:16-21 Matthew 17:1-9

Psalms 148, 149, 1502 Corinthians 3:7-18Luke 9:18-27

Post in �e City with words and pictures about how God is using these applications in your life.

WEEK EIGHT

EPIPHANY

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