SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST—PROPER 11
July 17, 2022
AS WE GATHER
Our only hope is Jesus! He is the eternal Word of God who in love entered our world to bring life and salvation to all people. Jesus proclaimed Himself Lord and Christ and then commissioned His apostles and disciples to proclaim repentance and forgiveness in His name to all nations. In churches, in homes, in crowded marketplaces, and along road and pathways, the Gospel has been proclaimed, and still is proclaimed, to save sinners. We’ve gathered to hear Jesus speak. The Spirit of God is working to draw us to our Savior. Lord, give us grace always to choose “the good portion.”
Bible Readings
OLD TESTAMENT READING Genesis 18:1–10a
(Abraham offers hospitality to his visitors.)
EPISTLE READING: Colossians 1:21–29 (To Jew and Gentile, Paul holds out only one hope for salvation: “We proclaim Christ!”)
HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 10:38–42 (Jesus at the home of Martha and Mary)