Weekly Readings

August 30th, 2026

The readings from the book of Proverbs this morning point us to the truth that God’s wisdom is ultimately not found in principles and sayings but in a Person, pointing us to Jesus.

12 “I, Wisdom, live with insight,

and I acquire knowledge and foresight.

13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil.

I hate pride, arrogance, evil behavior, and twisted speech.

14 Advice and priceless wisdom are mine.

I, Understanding, have strength.

15 Through me kings reign,

and rulers decree fair laws.

16 Through me princes rule,

so do nobles and all fair judges.

17 I love those who love me.

Those eagerly looking for me will find me.

18 I have riches and honor,

lasting wealth and righteousness.

19 What I produce is better than gold, pure gold.

What I yield is better than fine silver.

20 I walk in the way of righteousness, on the paths of justice,

21 to give an inheritance to those who love me

and to fill their treasuries.

32 “Now, sons, listen to me.

Blessed are those who follow my ways.

33 Listen to discipline, and become wise.

Do not leave my ways.

34 Blessed is the person who listens to me,

watches at my door day after day,

and waits by my doorposts.

35 Whoever finds me finds life

and obtains favor from the Lord.

36 Whoever sins against me harms himself.

All those who hate me love death.”

Our New Testament reading this morning is taken from the first chapter of Paul’s letter to the Colossian church where he reveals that the treasures of God’s wisdom are found in Jesus.

27 God wanted his people throughout the world to know the glorious riches of this mystery—which is Christ living in you, giving you the hope of glory.

28 We spread the message about Christ as we instruct and teach everyone with all the wisdom there is. We want to present everyone as mature Christian people. 29 I work hard and struggle to do this while his mighty power works in me.

2 Because they are united in love, I work so that they may be encouraged by all the riches that come from a complete understanding of Christ. He is the mystery of God. 3 God has hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge in Christ.

The Gospel lesson for this morning comes from John’s account of the life and teachings of Jesus, the first chapter. John calls Jesus God’s Word which is another way of saying God’s Wisdom.

In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was already with God in the beginning.

3 Everything came into existence through him. Not one thing that exists was made without him.

4 He was the source of life, and that life was the light for humanity.

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