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Lectionary 16 August

Lectionary Reading  16 August Read. Genesis 45:1-15 The whole story of Joseph reminds us that God can use even extreme circumstances in life if we will trust him. However before we think about the theological issues we need to recognise the emotion that would have been present as Joseph revealed himself to his brothers. ThereContinue reading “Lectionary 16 August”

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”

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”

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”

Lectionary Reading 28 June

Lectionary Reading     28 June   Reading Genesis 22:1-18 There have been some horrible descriptions of this ancient biblical story but before emotion runs away with reality, let’s get the facts straight.  Abraham is well over a hundred years old and Isaac is a youth strong enough to carry a donkey’s load of firewood on the wayContinue reading “Lectionary Reading 28 June”