July 2, 2027

1The span of Sarah’s life was one hundred and twenty-seven years. 2She died in Kiriath-arba—now Hebron—in the land of Canaan, and Abraham proceeded to mourn and weep for her. 3Then he left the side of his deceased wife and addressed the Hittites: 4“Although I am a resident alien among you, sell me from your holdings a burial place, that I may bury my deceased wife.” 19After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the cave of the field of Machpelah, facing Mamre—now Hebron—in the land of Canaan. 1Abraham was old, having seen many days, and the LORD had blessed him in every way. 2Abraham said to the senior servant of his household, who had charge of all his possessions: “Put your hand under my thigh, 3and I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I live, 4but that you will go to my own land and to my relatives to get a wife for my son Isaac.” 5The servant asked him: “What if the woman is unwilling to follow me to this land? Should I then take your son back to the land from which you came?” 6Abraham told him, “Never take my son back there for any reason! 7The LORD, the God of heaven, who took me from my father’s house and the land of my relatives, and who confirmed by oath the promise he made to me, ‘I will give this land to your descendants’—he will send his angel before you, and you will get a wife for my son there. 8If the woman is unwilling to follow you, you will be released from this oath to me. But never take my son back there!” 62Meanwhile Isaac had gone from Beer-lahai-roi and was living in the region of the Negeb. 63One day toward evening he went out to walk in the field, and caught sight of camels approaching. 64Rebekah, too, caught sight of Isaac, and got down from her camel. 65She asked the servant, “Who is the man over there, walking through the fields toward us?” “That is my master,” replied the servant. Then she took her veil and covered herself. 66The servant recounted to Isaac all the things he had done. 67Then Isaac brought Rebekah into the tent of his mother Sarah. He took Rebekah as his wife. Isaac loved her and found solace after the death of his mother.

1Psalm 106 Israel’s Confession of Sin - Hallelujah! A - Give thanks to the LORD, who is good, whose mercy endures forever. 2Who can recount the mighty deeds of the LORD, proclaim in full God’s praise? 3Blessed those who do what is right, whose deeds are always just. 4Remember me, LORD, as you favor your people; come to me with your saving help, 5That I may see the prosperity of your chosen ones, rejoice in the joy of your people, and glory with your heritage.

28The Gentle Mastery of Christ. “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.

9As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him. 10While he was at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat with Jesus and his disciples. 11The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” 12He heard this and said, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. 13Go and learn the meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.”