August 2 – Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
Genesis 32:22-31Jacob receives a blessing from God
Psalm 17:1-7, 15 I shall see your face; when I awake, I shall be satisfied. (Ps. 17:15
Romans 9:1-5The glory of God’s people Israel
Matthew 14:13-21Christ feeding five thousand
August 9 – Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28Joseph sold by his brothers
Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b Make known the deeds of the Lord among the peoples. Hallelujah! (Ps. 105:1, 45)
Romans 10:5-15Hearing and confessing the word of faith
Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus walking on the sea
August 16 – Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Genesis 45:1-15Joseph reconciles with his brothers
Psalm 133 How good and pleasant it is to live together in unity. (Ps. 133:1)
Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32God’s mercy to all, Jew and Gentile
Matthew 15:[10-20] 21-28The healing of the Canaanite woman’s daughter
August 23 – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Exodus 1:8–2:10 Pharaoh’s daughter takes Moses as her son
Psalm 124 We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler. (Ps. 124:7)
Romans 12:1-8 One body in Christ, with gifts that differ
Matthew 16:13-20 The profession of Peter’s faith