Lectionary for the 3rd Sunday in Lent. O God, your steadfast love is better than life, so my lips will sing praise to you. I will bless you as long as I live; I will lift up my hands and call on your name. Psalm 63:3-4 Collect. Holy and merciful Father, you never leave yourContinue reading “Lectionary for Lent 3”
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Lectionary for Advent 2.
Lectionary for Advent 2 By the tender mercy of our God the dayspring from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet in the way of peace. Luke 1:78-79 Collect. Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophetsContinue reading “Lectionary for Advent 2.”
Lectionary for Pentecost 10
Lectionary for Pentecost 10 Jesus says: ‘I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never thirst. John 6:35 Reading. 2 Samuel 11:26 to 12:13a. Our reading for today concludes the sorry saga of David’s fall. ( 1 Kings 15:5 notes that this wasContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 10”
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 3 Part 2
Lectionary Reading Advent 3 Part 2 An Advent Prayer: Almighty God: you have made us and all things to serve you; May the world be made ready for your rule. Come quickly Lord to save us, so that violence and crying may end, and your children live in peace, honouring each other with justice andContinue reading “Advent 3 Part 2”
Lectionary November 15
Let us put on the breastplate of faith and love, and the hope of salvation for a helmet. For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thess 5:8-9 Read. Judges 4:1-7 We know very little about Deborah apart from this snapshot of her lifeContinue reading “Lectionary November 15”
November 8 Part 2
Lectionary Readings November 8. Part 2 Reading. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 This letter to the Thessalonians was written around 50 AD and many years after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a long time to reach back and grasp what prompted Paul to write this pastoral note for those who were grieving. We knowContinue reading “November 8 Part 2”
Lectionary Readings Nov. 8
Lectionary Readings November. 8 Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth. Psalm 78:1 (NRSV) Reading. Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25. The nation is starting to settle into the Promised Land and really find a place to call home. As that sense of being settled and secureContinue reading “Lectionary Readings Nov. 8”
Lectionary Reading Nov 1
Jesus said: ‘The greatest among you will be your servant. All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted.’ Reading. Joshua 3:7-17. This passage consolidates Joshua’s leadership of the people as they prepare to cross the Jordan and enter the Promised Land. We should not assume Joshua was aContinue reading “Lectionary Reading Nov 1”
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