Readings for the Day:
Jeremiah 17:5-10:  These verses compose a poem that is part of a larger collection of wisdom sayings that contrast two ways of life.  Life with God brings blessing; the power and vitality of God is active in our life.  Life without God brings a curse, the power of death.
I Corinthians 15:12-20:  For Paul, the resurrection of Christ is the basis for Christian hope.  Because Christ has been raised, those who are in Christ know that they too will be raised to a new life beyond death.
Luke 6:17-26:  After choosing his twelve apostles, Jesus teaches a crowd of followers about the nature and demands of discipleship.  He begins his great sermon with surprising statements about who is truly blessed int eh eyes of God.

 ‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2024 Augsburg Fortress’
Questions To Ponder:
1— What does it mean to be like a tree that is planted by streams of water? (Psalm 1) 
2—How have you been longing for transformation in this season of your life? (I Corinthians 15:12-20)
3—How do Jesus’ words seem to run counter to the way of the world? (Luke 6:17-26)
4—How do these texts speak to you today?

Prayer:  Living God, in Christ you make all things new.  Transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives make known your glory.  Amen.