June 23, 2020 - INVEST IN THE WORD

Day 175 - (Today’s Bible readings: Jeremiah 22:11-30; Psalm 143; Acts 13:13-41)

INVEST IN THE WORD

The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in a furnace on the ground, purified seven times. (Psalm 12:6  ESV)

TV ads encourage investors to put their money into gold or silver in order to protect themselves from market fluctuations. The Psalmist is encouraging sinners to invest in something much more reliable and valuable, God’s Word. The Gospel message, the heart of the Bible, provides deliverance from sin, death and the devil. The picture included here has a cross of silver which reminds us that the message of the cross 
(Jesus’ death in payment for your sins) is our most priceless gift from the Lord.

     God's Word is our great heritage
     And shall be ours forever;
     To spread its light from age to age
     Shall be our chief endeavor.
     Through life it guides our way,
     In death it is our stay.
     Lord, grant, while worlds endure,
     We keep its teachings pure
     throughout all generations.
         (“God's Word Is Our Great Heritage,” Lutheran Service Book #582)

Thank You, heavenly Father, for the priceless gift of Your Word. May I be well fed with its Gospel message this Sunday and everyday. Amen.

Link to St. Paul’s 9 am online Sunday Worship Service:
https://zoom.us/j/177003912

IN CHURCH SERVICE and Parking Lot Worship Service 9 am 
both with Holy Communion

Youtube link to all previously recorded services:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNFbkeFTQAhiGc7bafdvlPkfwnuiDfTQ9

Link to Wednesday Online Bible Study 7 PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85832224078

Pastor David Paape 

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105 ), is the theme for this three-year journey through the entire Old Testament once (the Psalms - twice yearly), and the New Testament twice. There will be daily readings from the O.T., Psalms and the N.T. Special days on the church calendar will be highlighted with appropriate readings. This calendar has been compiled by representatives of the Lutheran Church of Canada, the North American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Please click this link for the daily reading calendar:
https://blogs.lcms.org/2017/lcms-lcc-and-nalc-compile-three-year-schedule-of-daily-bible-readings
Then scroll down to 2020 Bible Reading Calendar and download it if you so wish. The “assigned” daily readings will appear on a daily basis in this blog. May the Lord bless your meditation upon His precious life-giving Word!