Verse of the Day July 11

There is no denying that our times are difficult, and the challenges we wrestle with are daunting. To help us navigate such times, we will look at how Jesus, in Luke 4, defied simplistic narratives with his claim to fulfill Isaiah 61 as Messiah in ways different from popular expectation.

He proclaimed God’s grace for everyone, including outsiders and oppressors, which shocked and angered his own community. His message calls us to reject polarization and embrace a deeper, inclusive grace. Our challenge is to participate in God’s redemptive work, healing divisions and embodying love in a complex world. This week, Pastor Doug and Rev. Patti Ricotta will help us explore these verses. will share about expecting and facing persecution.

Today’s reading is Luke 4:38-39, Healing Simon’s Mother-in-Law.

The Verse of the Day is Luke 14:39,

Then he stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. Immediately she got up and began to serve them.