Lectionary for Advent 4 Turn to me and be saved, all the ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other. Isaiah 45:22 Collect. Let us pray (as Advent draws to a close for the faith that opens our lives to the Spirit of God): Father, all-powerful God, your eternal WordContinue reading “Lectionary for Advent 4”
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Lectionary for Advent 1
Lectionary for Advent 1 They will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to take place, stand up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. Luke 21:27-28 Collect: Father, God of all holiness, whose promises stand unshaken through all generations:Continue reading “Lectionary for Advent 1”
Lectionary for Pentecost 9
Lectionary for Pentecost 9 (17) Be glad and rejoice in the Lord; shout for joy, all who are true of heart. Psalm 32:11 Reading. 2 Samuel 11:1-15 This unedifying story about David reminds us that the bible describes its major players as they really are: the opening sentence sets the scene for what willContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 9”
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 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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