Saturday 18 January 2025

12For the word of God is living and active,and sharper than any two-edged sword,piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit,of both joints and marrow,and is able to discern the thoughtsand intentions of the heart.13There is no creature that is hidden from his sight,but all things are nakedand laid open before the eyes of him towhom we must give an account.

14Having then a great high priestwho has passed through the heavens,Jesus, the Son of God,let’s hold tightly to our confession.15For we don’t have a high priestwho can’t be touched with the feeling of our infirmities,but one who has been in all points tempted like we are, yet without sin.16Let’s therefore draw near with boldness to the throne of grace,that we may receive mercyand may find grace for help in time of need.

8The Lord’s law is perfect, restoring the soul.The Lord’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple.

9The Lord’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart.The Lord’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes.

10The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever.The Lord’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.

15Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heartbe acceptable in your sight,Lord, my rock, and my redeemer.

13He went out again by the seaside.All the multitude came to him, and he taught them.14As he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office.He said to him, “Follow me.”And he arose and followed him.

15He was reclining at the table in his house,and many tax collectorsand sinners sat down with Jesus and his disciples,for there were many,and they followed him.16The scribes and the Pharisees,when they sawthat he was eating with the sinners and tax collectors,said to his disciples,“Why is it that he eatsand drinks with tax collectors and sinners?”

17When Jesus heard it,he said to them, “Thosewho are healthy have no need for a physician,but those who are sick.I came not to call the righteous,but sinners to repentance.”