Lectionary for Epiphany 3 The Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor and to proclaim release to the captives. Luke 4:18 Collect. Father, you have sent your Anointed One as king and prophet to announce to the poor the glad tidings of your reign. Grant that his words may this dayContinue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 3”
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Lectionary for Epiphany 2
Lectionary for Epiphany 2 Jesus revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him. John 2:11 Collect. Let us pray (for grace to be true to our calling): Almighty God, by whose grace alone we are accepted and called to your service: strengthen us by your Holy Spirit, and make us worthy of our calling;Continue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 2”
Lectionary for Epiphany.
Lectionary for Epiphany. When Jesus was born in Bethlehem, wise men came from the East, saying: ‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship him.’ Matthew 2:1-2 Collect. Almighty God, your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ isContinue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany.”
Epiphany Part 2
Lectionary Readings. Epiphany 6 Part 2 “For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.” Ephesians 2:10 (NRSV) Reading. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27. When we think of all that Paul has emphasized about Christ being the power that allows himContinue reading “Epiphany Part 2”
Lectionary for Epiphany 6
Lectionary Epiphany 6 I will give you high praise, O Lord, for you have drawn me up; you have turned my lament into dancing so that I may joyfully praise you and not be silent. Psalm 30:1, 11, 12 Reading. 2 Kings 5:1-14. This is a story with many characters but the first character weContinue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 6”
Epiphany 5 Part 2
Epiphany 5 Part 2 In the morning, while it was still very dark, he got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. Mark 1:35 (NRSV) Reading. 1 Corinthians 9:16-23. The word “gospel” is an all encompassing word for it includes everything that Jesus has done: The birth, ministry, death, resurrectionContinue reading “Epiphany 5 Part 2”
Lectionary for Epiphany 5
Lectionary Epiphany 5 Alleluia! How good it is to sing praises to our God! God heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds. God numbers the stars one by one, and calls each by name. Psalm 147:1, 3-4 Reading. Isaiah 40:21-31. This chapter in Isaiah begins by announcing that God’s forgiveness is coming to theContinue reading “Lectionary for Epiphany 5”
Epiphany 4 Part 2
Lectionary Reading Epiphany 4 Part 2 For the kingdom of God depends not on talk but on power. 1 Corinthians 4:20 (NRSV) Read. 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Paul is addressing a problem current in the church at Corinth. Many of the believers came from a Jewish background and as such the rules about eating meat dedicatedContinue reading “Epiphany 4 Part 2”
Lectionary Epiphany 4
Lectionary Reading Epiphany 4 Hallelujah! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation. Full of honour and majesty is God’s work, whose justice endures for ever. Psalm 111:1, 3 Read. Deuteronomy 18:15-20 The meaning of Deuteronomy is second law. The setting for thisContinue reading “Lectionary Epiphany 4”
Epiphany 3 Part 2
Lectionary Reading Epiphany 3 Part 2 “But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 (NRSV) Read. 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 This portion of the Corinthian letter is part of the advice given to remind members of the church at CorinthContinue reading “Epiphany 3 Part 2”
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