TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST—PROPER 17
August 28, 2022
AS WE GATHER
“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 14:11). We are urged to a path of humility, not thinking of ourselves more highly than we ought and thinking of others before us. With this very purpose, Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath and reveals the character of God’s patient and powerful love. We are invited to follow Christ’s own example and to be people of such love and humility that God is glorified and the mercy of God is exalted.
Bible Readings
OLD TESTAMENT READING: Proverbs 25:2–10
(In pride you will be put to shame.)
EPISTLE READING: Hebrews 13:1–17
(Let us offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, the fruit of lips that acknowledge His name.)
HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 14:1–14
(Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.)