Lectionary Reading Epiphany 2 How weighty are your thoughts, O God! How vast is their number! I try to count them – they are more than the grains of sand. Psalm 139:17-18 Reading. 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20] Samuel is a great figure in the Old Testament. He was an answer to prayer by his motherContinue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 2”
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First Sunday after Epiphany Part 2
First Sunday after Epiphany Part 2 (The Baptism of Jesus) Reading. Acts 19:1-7. The question that Paul asks of the believers in Corinth has always been of interest. The inference seems to be that Paul expected baptised people to somehow be different! John the Baptist had come announcing the Messiah, marking a new direction forContinue reading “First Sunday after Epiphany Part 2”
First Sunday after Epiphany
Lectionary Readings for the First Sunday after Epiphany (The Baptism of Jesus) As Jesus came up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending on him, like a dove. A voice came from heaven: ‘You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.’ Mark 1:10-11Continue reading “First Sunday after Epiphany”
Post Christmas Part 2
Lectionary for Christmas 1 Part 2 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, Ephesians 1:3 (NKJV) Reading. Ephesians 1:3-14. As we begin to look forward to a New Year the first verse of the reading today shouldContinue reading “Post Christmas Part 2”
Lectionary Post Christmas
Lectionary for Christmas 1. To all who received him, who believed in his name, Christ gave power to become children of God. John 1:12 Reading. Jeremiah 31:7-14 This reading from Jeremiah begins with a plea, “O Lord, save your people..”. It is not a cry of desperation but expressed with a sense of praise recognisingContinue reading “Lectionary Post Christmas”
Christmas Day Part 2
Lectionary for Christmas Day Part 2 Reading. Titus 2:11-14. In the letter to Titus we note that Titus was a Gentile and probably a person converted by the teaching of Paul who if you read the introductory part of this letter had a great affection for Brother Titus. A strong advocate, he was Paul’s representativeContinue reading “Christmas Day Part 2”
Lectionary for Christmas Day
Lectionary for Christmas Day The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness – on them light has dawned. Isaiah 9:2 Reading. Isaiah 9:2-7 When Christians read this passage attention quickly turns to an announcement about Jesus. However as we read this wordContinue reading “Lectionary for Christmas Day”
A Christmas Devotion
While thinking through some ideas for a devotion for fellowship, the idea of the census came to mind. Luke 2v 1 In those days a decree went out, from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 AllContinue reading “A Christmas Devotion”
Advent 4 Part 2
Lectionary Reading Advent 4 Part 2 An Advent Prayer; Eternal God: through long generations you prepared a way in our world for the coming of your Son, and by your Spirit you are still bringing the light of the gospel to lives in need of hope. Renew us, so that we may welcome Jesus ChristContinue reading “Advent 4 Part 2”
Lectionary Reading Advent 4
Lectionary Reading Advent 4 I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, all my days; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 89:1 Reading. 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16. King David had set up his palace in Jerusalem and David’s inclination was that the Ark of the Covenant needed toContinue reading “Lectionary Reading Advent 4”
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