1 Peter 1:3-9
Psalms 111:1-2,5-6,9-10
Mark 10:17-27
1 Peter 1:3-9
(3) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (4) to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that doesn’t fade away, reserved in Heaven for you, (5) who by the power of God are guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (6) Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials, (7) that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ— (8) whom not having known you love; in whom, though now you don’t see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory— (9) receiving the result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Psalms 111:1-2,5-6,9-10
(1) Praise Yah! I will give thanks to Yahweh with my whole heart, in the council of the upright, and in the congregation. (2) Yahweh’s works are great, pondered by all those who delight in them. (5) He has given food to those who fear him. He always remembers his covenant. (6) He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations. (9) He has sent redemption to his people. He has ordained his covenant forever. His name is holy and awesome! (10) The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
Mark 10:17-27
(17) As he was going out into the way, one ran to him, knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” (18) Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except one—God. (19) You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not give false testimony,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and mother.’” (20) He said to him, “Teacher, I have observed all these things from my youth.” (21) Jesus looking at him loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack. Go, sell whatever you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me, taking up the cross.” (22) But his face fell at that saying, and he went away sorrowful, for he was one who had great possessions. (23) Jesus looked around, and said to his disciples, “How difficult it is for those who have riches to enter into God’s Kingdom!” (24) The disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus answered again, “Children, how hard is it for those who trust in riches to enter into God’s Kingdom! (25) It is easier for a camel to go through a needle’s eye than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.” (26) They were exceedingly astonished, saying to him, “Then who can be saved?” (27) Jesus, looking at them, said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God, for all things are possible with God.”
