Matthew 13:24-30

[24]He put before them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; [25]but while everybody was asleep, an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and then went away. [26]So when the plants came up and bore grain, then the weeds appeared as well. [27]And the slaves of the householder came and said to him, 'Master, did you not sow good seed in your field? Where, then, did these weeds come from?' [28]He answered, 'An enemy has done this.' The slaves said to him, 'Then do you want us to go and gather them?' [29]But he replied, 'No; for in gathering the weeds you would uproot the wheat along with them. [30]Let both of them grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, Collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.'"

Psalm 96

[1]   O sing to the LORD a new song; 
          sing to the LORD, all the earth. 
[2]   Sing to the LORD, bless his name; 
          tell of his salvation from day to day. 
[3]   Declare his glory among the nations, 
          his marvelous works among all the peoples. 
[4]   For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; 
          he is to be revered above all gods. 
[5]   For all the gods of the peoples are idols, 
          but the LORD made the heavens. 
[6]   Honor and majesty are before him; 
          strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. 
[7]   Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, 
          ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. 
[8]   Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; 
          bring an offering, and come into his courts. 
[9]   Worship the LORD in holy splendor; 
          tremble before him, all the earth.

[10]  Say among the nations, "The LORD is king! 
          The world is firmly established; it shall never be moved. 
          He will judge the peoples with equity." 
[11]  Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; 
          let the sea roar, and all that fills it; 
[12]       let the field exult, and everything in it. 
     Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy 
[13]       before the LORD; for he is coming, 
          for he is coming to judge the earth. 
     He will judge the world with righteousness, 
          and the peoples with his truth.

Revelation 4:1-11

[1]After this I looked, and there in heaven a door stood open! And the first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this." [2]At once I was in the spirit, and there in heaven stood a throne, with one seated on the throne!

[3]And the one seated there looks like jasper and cornelian, and around the throne is a rainbow that looks like an emerald. [4]Around the throne are twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones are twenty-four elders, dressed in white robes, with golden crowns on their heads. [5]Coming from the throne are flashes of lightning, and rumblings and peals of thunder, and in front of the throne burn seven flaming torches, which are the seven spirits of God; [6]and in front of the throne there is something like a sea of glass, like crystal.

Around the throne, and on each side of the throne, are four living creatures, full of eyes in front and behind: [7]the first living creature like a lion, the second living creature like an ox, the third living creature with a face like a human face, and the fourth living creature like a flying eagle. [8]And the four living creatures, each of them with six wings, are full of eyes all

around and inside. Day and night without ceasing they sing,  

     "Holy, holy, holy,  

     the Lord God the Almighty,  

          who was and is and is to come."  

[9]And whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to the one who is seated on the throne, who lives for ever and ever, [10]the twenty-four elders fall before the one who is seated on the throne and worship the one who lives for ever and ever; they cast their crowns before the throne,

singing,  

[11]  "You are worthy, our Lord and God,  

          to receive glory and honor and power,  

     for you created all things,  

          and by your will they existed and were created."

Psalm 145

[1]   I will extol you, my God and King,  

          and bless your name forever and ever.  

[2]   Every day I will bless you,  

          and praise your name forever and ever.  

[3]   Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;  

          his greatness is unsearchable.

[4]   One generation shall laud your works to another,  

          and shall declare your mighty acts.  

[5]   On the glorious splendor of your majesty,  

          and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.   

[6]   The might of your awesome deeds shall be proclaimed,  

          and I will declare your greatness.  

[7]   They shall celebrate the fame of your abundant goodness,  

          and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.

[8]   The Lord is gracious and merciful,  

          slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.  

[9]   The Lord is good to all,  

          and his compassion is over all that he has made.

[10]  All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord,  

          and all your faithful shall bless you.  

[11]  They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom,  

          and tell of your power,  

[12]  to make known to all people your mighty deeds,  

          and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.  

[13]  Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,  

          and your dominion endures throughout all generations.

     The Lord is faithful in all his words,  

          and gracious in all his deeds.  

[14]  The Lord upholds all who are falling,  

          and raises up all who are bowed down.  

[15]  The eyes of all look to you,  

          and you give them their food in due season.  

[16]  You open your hand,  

          satisfying the desire of every living thing.  

[17]  The Lord is just in all his ways,  

          and kind in all his doings.  

[18]  The Lord is near to all who call on him,  

          to all who call on him in truth.  

[19]  He fulfills the desire of all who fear him;  

          he also hears their cry, and saves them.  

[20]  The Lord watches over all who love him,  

          but all the wicked he will destroy.

[21]  My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord,  

          and all flesh will bless his holy name forever and ever

Luke 10:25-37

[25]Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he said, "what must
I do to inherit eternal life?" [26]He said to him, "What is written in the law? What do you read there?" [27]He answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength,
and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." [28]And he said to him, "You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live." [29]But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
[30]Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. [31]Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. [32]So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. [33]But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. [34]He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. [35]The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, 'Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.' [36]Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?" [37]He said, "The one who showed him mercy." Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise."

Psalm 100

[1] Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.
[2] Worship the LORD with gladness;
come into his presence with singing.

[3] Know that the LORD is God.
It is he that made us, and we are his;
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

[4] Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
and his courts with praise.
Give thanks to him, bless his name.

[5] For the LORD is good;
his steadfast love endures for ever,
and his faithfulness to all generations.

Psalm 148

[1] Praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord from the heavens;
praise him in the heights!
[2] Praise him, all his angels;
praise him, all his host!

[3] Praise him, sun and moon;
praise him, all you shining stars!
[4] Praise him, you highest heavens,
and you waters above the heavens!

[5] Let them praise the name of the Lord,
for he commanded and they were created.
[6] He established them forever and ever;
he fixed their bounds, which cannot be passed.

[7] Praise the Lord from the earth,
you sea monsters and all deeps,
[8] fire and hail, snow and frost,
stormy wind fulfilling his command!

[9] Mountains and all hills,
fruit trees and all cedars!
[10] Wild animals and all cattle,
creeping things and flying birds!

[11] Kings of the earth and all peoples,
princes and all rulers of the earth!
[12] Young men and women alike,
old and young together!

[13] Let them praise the name of the Lord,
for his name alone is exalted;
his glory is above earth and heaven.
[14] He has raised up a horn for his people,
praise for all his faithful,
for the people of Israel who are close to him.
Praise the Lord!