Lectionary for Pentecost 5 You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for our sake he became poor, so that by his poverty we might become rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9 Reading. 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 The news of Saul’s death would, in human terms, have been a hugeContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 5”
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Lectionary for Pentecost 4
Lectionary for Pentecost 4 At an acceptable time I have listened to you, and on a day of salvation I have helped you: See, now is the acceptable time; see, now is the day of salvation! 2 Corinthians 6:2 Reading. 1 Samuel 17:57 to 18:5, 10-16. Last week we read that Samuel had anointed DavidContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 4”
Lectionary for Pentecost 3
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”
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”
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