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9 August Part 2

Lectionary Reading 9 August Part 2 Read Romans 10:5-15 “How beautiful are the feet of those that preach”. In our very formal understanding of the church we have a very limited view of preaching. Limited in that we often think it is the domain only of the professional preacher. So people say, ‘I am notContinue reading “9 August Part 2”

Lectionary Reading 9 August

Lectionary Reading 9 August Read Genesis 37:1-4,12-28. As we read stories from the Old Testament we can easily forget that these are stories about real people. As such the bible presents these people as they are with all their strengths and weaknesses. In this story we read about some of the tension that runs throughContinue reading “Lectionary Reading 9 August”

2 August Part 2

Lectionary Reading 2 August Part 2 Read: Romans 9:1-5 In today’s reading, Paul is struggling with the issue of the inclusion of the Gentiles within the people of God. As heirs to all the promises of God his fellow Jews are now failing to see the significance of Jesus the Messiah, the very one whoContinue reading “2 August Part 2”

Lectionary Reading 2 August

Lectionary Reading 2 August Read: Genesis 32:22-31 Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. Genesis 32:24 (NRSV) At least once in everyone’s life there comes a moment when you are left alone, alone to reflect on where you stand in your own estimation. They say when a person isContinue reading “Lectionary Reading 2 August”

26 July Part 2

Lectionary Reading July 26 Part 2 Read. Romans 8:26-39. The idea of predestination is for many people hard to grasp yet in reality it is perfectly logical. The God who is Alpha and Omega (the beginning and the end), will of course know both how things begin and equally how things will end. There isContinue reading “26 July Part 2”

Lectionary Readings 26 July

Lectionary Reading July 26 Read. Genesis 29:15-28 The custom of seeing daughters as items to be bought and sold goes from being strange to very disturbing. It is important to remember it was a different time with different attitudes. Sadly in some parts of our modern world that attitude still remains and it is aContinue reading “Lectionary Readings 26 July”

19 July Part 2

Lectionary Reading 19 July Part 2 Bible Reading. Romans 8:12-25. What a privilege it is to be called children of God. This passage follows on from the statement that there is no condemnation for those who trust in Jesus Christ,. In this passage we read that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit work together toContinue reading “19 July Part 2”

Lectionary Reading 19 July

Lectionary Reading 19 July Bible Reading. Genesis 28:10-19 Jacob is on his way to find a wife and secure his future. He would have set out with some trepidation for he had left behind a fractured relationship with his brother Esau whose birthright he had stolen. So it would have been with a troubled mindContinue reading “Lectionary Reading 19 July”

12 July Part 2

Lectionary Reading 12 July pt 2 Reading. Romans 8:1-11 Paul begins this chapter with the word ‘therefore’ alluding to all that he has been previously arguing through the last few chapters of Romans: every part is linked to the complete salvation that Jesus Christ by his death and resurrection has achieved. Paul then goes onContinue reading “12 July Part 2”

Lectionary Reading 12 July

Lectionary Reading 12 July Reading Genesis 25:19-34 This reading marks the beginning of the story of Jacob who even before he was born was in close competition with his brother Esau. Here is the biblical origin of the nation of Israel. The three are named as the three patriarchs who enjoy an intimate relationship withContinue reading “Lectionary Reading 12 July”