Revised Common Lectionary (Semicontinuous)
God’s Covenant with David
14 “Look, the days are coming”—
this is the Lord’s declaration—
“when I will fulfill the good promise
that I have spoken
concerning the house of Israel
and the house of Judah.(A)
15 In those days and at that time
I will cause a Righteous Branch(B)
to sprout up for David,
and he will administer justice
and righteousness in the land.
16 In those days Judah will be saved,
and Jerusalem will dwell securely,(C)
and this is what she will be named:
The Lord Is Our Righteousness.[a]
Psalm 25
Dependence on the Lord
Of David.
1 Lord, I appeal to you.[a](A)
2 My God, I trust in you.
Do not let me be disgraced;(B)
do not let my enemies gloat over me.(C)
3 No one who waits for you
will be disgraced;(D)
those who act treacherously without cause
will be disgraced.(E)
4 Make your ways known to me, Lord;
teach me your paths.(F)
5 Guide me in your truth and teach me,(G)
for you are the God of my salvation;(H)
I wait for you all day long.(I)
6 Remember, Lord, your compassion
and your faithful love,
for they have existed from antiquity.[b](J)
7 Do not remember the sins of my youth(K)
or my acts of rebellion;(L)
in keeping with your faithful love, remember me
because of your goodness, Lord.(M)
9 How can we thank God for you in return for all the joy(A) we experience before our God because of you, 10 as we pray very earnestly night and day to see you face to face(B) and to complete what is lacking in your faith?(C)
Prayer for the Church
11 Now may our God and Father(D) himself, and our Lord Jesus,(E) direct our way to you. 12 And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love(F) for one another(G) and for everyone, just as we do for you. 13 May he make your hearts blameless(H) in holiness(I) before our God and Father at the coming(J) of our Lord(K) Jesus with all his saints. Amen.[a]
The Coming of the Son of Man
25 “Then there will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars; (A) and there will be anguish on the earth among nations bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the waves.(B) 26 People will faint from fear and expectation of the things that are coming on the world, because the powers of the heavens will be shaken.(C) 27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud(D) with power and great glory.(E) 28 But when these things begin to take place, stand up and lift your heads, because your redemption is near.”(F)
The Parable of the Fig Tree
29 Then he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30 As soon as they put out leaves you can see for yourselves and recognize that summer is already near. 31 In the same way, when you see these things happening, recognize[a] that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all things take place.(G) 33 Heaven and earth will pass away,(H) but my words will never pass away.(I)
The Need for Watchfulness
34 “Be on your guard,(J) so that your minds are not dulled[b] from carousing,[c] drunkenness,(K) and worries of life,(L) or that day will come on you unexpectedly(M) 35 like a trap. For it will come on all who live on the face of the whole earth. 36 But be alert at all times,(N) praying that you may have strength[d] to escape(O) all these things that are going to take place and to stand before the Son of Man.”
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