South Western Queensland Lutheran Parish

Readings for Today Isaiah 11:1-10 - The longed-for Messiah Psalm 72:1-7,18,19   Romans 15:4-13  - Good news for the Gentiles Matthew 3:1-12  - The kingdom of heaven is at hand!     Prayer of the Day (Let us pray that we are ready for Christ’s coming. [silence]) Merciful God, you sent your messengers to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation.  Turn us away from our sins, so that we greet our coming  redeemer, Jesus Christ, with joy.  For he lives with you and

Readings for Today Isaiah 2:1-5  - God's kingdom of peace Psalm 122 Romans 13:11-14  - Our salvation is near Matthew 24:36-44 - No one knows the day or hour   Prayer of the Day (Let us pray that we remain alert for the coming of the Lord. [silence]) Jesus, Son of God, you have promised to return at a time that no one knows.  Keep us watchful in prayer and strong in faith as we wait for you to come.  For you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and

Readings for Today Jeremiah 23:1-6  - The Lord will raise up a righteous Branch Psalm : Luke   1:68-79 Colossians 1:11-20  - The supremacy of Christ Luke 19:11-27  - The parable of the gold coins     Prayer of the Day (Let us pray for confidence in the Day of Judgment. [silence]) Merciful Saviour, you have taught us that those who believe in you will not be condemned, but have already passed from death to life.  Give us faith in your forgiveness, so that we fearlessly wait

Readings for Today Isaiah 65:17-25  - God's glorious new creation Psalm : Isaiah 12 2 Thessalonians   3:6-13  - The obligation to work Luke 21:5-19  - Signs of the end of the age     Prayer of the Day Almighty God, we cannot trust in our own goodness, so deal with us, not according to the severity of your judgment, but according to your mercy.  We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. A

Readings for Today Haggai 1:15b - 2:9 - The future glory of the temple Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 - Stand firm as you wait for the coming of our Lord Luke 20:27-38  - The question about rising from death     Prayer of the Day (Let us pray for vigilance. [silence]) Heavenly Father, keep us watchful and alert as we wait for the coming of your Son, our Lord.  When he stands at the door and knocks, may he not find us asleep in carelessness and sin, but awa

Readings for Today Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18  - Daniel's vision of the holy ones of the Most High Psalm 149 Ephesians 1:11-23  - God's blessings through Christ for his people Luke 6:20-31  - Blessed are the poor and the persecuted     Prayer of the Day Almighty God, you bring your people together in one holy church, the body of our Lord.  Lead us to follow your saints and to know the inexpressible joys that you have prepared for those who love you.  We ask this through your Son, J

Readings for Today Jeremiah 31:31-34  - The Lord will write his law on our hearts Psalm 46 Romans 3:19-28  - Justification by faith John 8:31-36  - 'In my word, you will know the truth'     Prayer of the Day Lord God, you have given all holy Scriptures for our learning.  Lead us to hear them, read, note, learn, and inwardly digest them.  Encourage and support us by your holy word, so that we may always hold onto the joyful hope of eternal life, which you have given us in our

Readings for Today Jeremiah 31:27-34  - The Lord's new covenant Psalm 119:97-104 2 Timothy 3:14 - 4:5 - Responsibilities of the pastor Luke 18:1-8  - Parable of the widow and the judge     Prayer of the Day (Let us pray for persistence in prayer. [silence]) Merciful Lord of heaven and earth, teach us to come to you with confidence in all our needs, and rely on your help and protection.  We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and t

Readings for Today Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 - Jeremiah's letter to the exiles in Babylon Psalm 66:1-12 2 Timothy   2:8-15  - A call to...

Readings for Today Lamentations 1:1-6  - The deserted city of Jerusalem Psalm : Lamentations   3:19-26   2 Timothy   1:1-14  -...

Readings for Today Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 - Jeremiah buys some land Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 1 Timothy   6:6-19  - Pastoral advice to Timothy...

Readings for Today Jeremiah 8:18 - 9:1 - Jeremiah mourns for the people Psalm 79:1-9 1 Timothy   2:1-7  - The church is to pray for all...

Readings for Today Jeremiah 4:11, 12, 22-28 - The coming destruction of Judah and Jerusalem Psalm 14 1 Timothy 1:12-17 - Gratitude for...

Readings for Today Jeremiah 18:1-11 - The potter Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Philemon 1-21 - A personal appeal to Philemon Luke 14:25-33 - The...

Readings for Today Jeremiah 2:4-13 - God accuses Israel of turning away from him Psalm 81:1, 10-16 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15, 16 - Obligations...

Readings for Today Jeremiah 1:4-10  - The Lord calls Jeremiah Psalm 71:1-6 Hebrews 12:18-29 - Mount Sinai and Mount Zion contrasted Luke...

Readings for Today Hosea 11:1-11 – God’s love for his rebellious people Psalm 107:1-9, 43 Colossians 3:1-11 – The old life and the new...

Readings for Today Hosea 1:2-10 – Hosea’s wife and children Psalm 85 Colossians 2:6-15 – Not philosophy or legalism, but Christ Luke...

Readings for Today Amos 8:1-12 – The basket of fruit; Israel’s doom Psalm 52 Colossians 1:15-28  – The supremacy of Christ; Paul a...

Readings for Today Amos 7:7-17 – A plumbline; Amos and Amaziah Psalm 82 Colossians 1:1-14  – Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayer Luke 10:25-37...