Bible Readings - July 11, 2024

Reading 1

Hosea 11:1-4, 8e-9

Thus says the LORD:

When Israel was a child I loved him,

out of Egypt I called my son.

The more I called them,

the farther they went from me,

Sacrificing to the Baals

and burning incense to idols.

Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk,

who took them in my arms;

I drew them with human cords,

with bands of love;

I fostered them like one

who raises an infant to his cheeks;

Yet, though I stooped to feed my child,

they did not know that I was their healer.

My heart is overwhelmed,

my pity is stirred.

I will not give vent to my blazing anger,

I will not destroy Ephraim again;

For I am God and not man,

the Holy One present among you;

I will not let the flames consume you.

Psalm 80:2ac, 3b-4, 15-16

O Shepherd of Israel, lend an ear,

Seated upon the cherubim, shine forth

Stir up your power, and come to save us.

O God, restore us;

light up your face and we shall be saved

Turn back again, God of hosts;

look down from heaven and see;

Visit this vine,

the stock your right hand has planted,

and the son whom you made strong for yourself.

Mark 1:15

“This is the time of fulfillment.

The kingdom of God is at hand.

Repent, and believe in the gospel.”

Gospel

Matthew 10:7-15

Jesus said to his Apostles:

“As you go, make this proclamation:

‘The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.’

Cure the sick, raise the dead,

cleanse the lepers, drive out demons.

Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give.

Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts;

no sack for the journey, or a second tunic,

or sandals, or walking stick.

The laborer deserves his keep.

Whatever town or village you enter, look for a worthy person in it,

and stay there until you leave.

As you enter a house, wish it peace.

If the house is worthy,

let your peace come upon it;

if not, let your peace return to you.

Whoever will not receive you or listen to your words—

go outside that house or town and shake the dust from your feet.

Amen, I say to you, it will be more tolerable

for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment

than for that town.”

Mark 1:15

“This is the time of fulfillment.

The kingdom of God is at hand.

Repent, and believe in the gospel.”