Introduction

The readings for this week, the ninth Sunday after Pentecost, which falls on July 30th, 2023. The continuous reading is from Genesis chapter 29 verses 15 through 28. Our epistle is from Romans as we continue now with chapter 8 verses 26 through 39. Matt Skinner: In today's divided world, I wonder if pastors might consider how their words form a community in that community is formed around the promises of God.