Lectionary for Pentecost 3 If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: the old order has gone; a new order has already begun. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Reading. 1 Samuel 15:34 to 16:13. The rejection of Saul as king presented Samuel with a significant problem, not least for his own safety. Firm in theContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 3”
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Lectionary for Pentecost 2
Lectionary for Pentecost 2 It is the God who said: ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6 Reading. 1 Samuel 8:4-11, 16-20 Common in both the old andContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 2”
Lectionary for Trinity
Lectionary for Trinity Sunday Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of God’s glory. Isaiah 6:3 Reading. Isaiah 6:1-8. Isaiah was a prophet who was linked to the temple in Jerusalem. His prophetic ministry began as our reading suggests in the year that king Uzziah died. Isaiah was wellContinue reading “Lectionary for Trinity”
Lectionary for Pentecost
Lectionary readings for Pentecost Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful people; and kindle in us the fire of your love. Reading. Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ezekiel prophesied in Jerusalem as the nation of Judah was being threatened by the Babylonians. By now the ten tribes of the Northern Kingdom had been dispersed and takenContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost”
Lectionary for Easter 7
Lectionary for Easter 7 God gave us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 1 John 5:11 Reading. Psalm 1 At the very beginning of the Psalter the psalmist lays out the guiding principle for Israel’s life: Obeying the laws of the Lord will result in a life of fruitfulness. Failure toContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 7”
Lectionary for Easter 6
Lectionary for Easter 6 You did not choose me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit,fruit that will last. John 15:16 Reading. Acts 10:44-48. As we approach the season of Pentecost this section of the book of Acts reminds us how far reaching was the message of God’sContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 6”
Lectionary for Easter 5
Lectionary for Easter 5 Beloved, let us love one another, because the source of love is God. Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 1 John 4:7 Reading. Acts 8:26-40 Philip was one of the seven deacons chosen by the apostles to fulfil the growing pastoral needs of the community of believers.Continue reading “Lectionary for Easter 5”
Lectionary for Easter 4
Lectionary for Easter 4 This is God’s commandment, we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All who keep his commandments abide in him, and he abides in them. 1 John 3:23-24 Reading. Acts 4:5-12 Luke writes the book of ActsContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 4”
Lectionary for Easter 3
Lectionary For Sunday Easter 3 See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. 1 John 3:1 Reading. 1 John 3:1-7. This short passage describes the ongoing challenge in the Christian walk. There is great comfort in the opening verses, reminding usContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 3”
Lectionary for Easter 2
Lectionary for Easter 2 This is the message we have heard and proclaim to you –God is light, and in God there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5 Reading. Acts 4:32-35 This passage follows on from the story of Peter and John being forced to present themselves before the ruling council ofContinue reading “Lectionary for Easter 2”
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