FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST—PROPER 9
July 3, 2022
AS WE GATHER
In the Gospel for today, Jesus sends out seventy-two of His followers with power to heal and cast out demons. They go and do as Jesus asks. When they come back, they are rejoicing that even the demons were subject to them in the name of Jesus. Jesus refocuses them on what is more important: that their names are written in heaven. You may have a lot on your mind. You may be distracted by worries or joys or anger. Remember our reason for rejoicing: we have been saved by the blood of Jesus, and our names are written in heaven.
Bible Readings
OLD TESTAMENT READING: Isaiah 66:10–14
(God’s children rejoice and are satisfied.)
EPISTLE READING: Galatians 6:1–10, 14–18
(Bear one another’s burdens.)
HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 10:1–20
(Christ sends out the seventy-two.)