Scripture lesson for July 31

(The Apostle Paul, mosaic in the Cathedral of Monreale, Sicily, Italy)

This week's sermon scripture lesson continues our reading from Paul in Romans 9:1-5. This lesson finds Paul sharing his desire for his people (Paul emerged from the Pharisee tradition of Judaism) to share in the knowledge of Christ. This passage has been used to show how God has turned God's back on the Jewish people but this is not Paul's intention. Come to worship on Sunday and hear for yourself what it means to be confirmed by the Spirit.