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Lectionary for Pentecost 12 Jesus said:‘My flesh is true food and my blood is true drink. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them.’        John 6:55-56 Collect for Sunday. Almighty and ever-living God, you have given great and precious promises to those who believe. Grant usContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 12”

Lectionary for Pentecost 8 We are no longer strangers and aliens, but citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone.    Ephesians 2:19-20 Reading. 2 Samuel 7:1-14a Lectionary readings are often interesting for the things they doContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 8”

Lectionary readings for Pentecost 7 The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it. Psalm 24:1 Reading. 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19. The normal human reaction to the death of Uzziah is to feel that a great injustice has been done. Surely his intention was simplyContinue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 7”

Lectionary for Pentecost 6 God’s grace is sufficient for us; God’s power is made perfect in weakness. If we boast, let us boast in the Lord. 2 Corinthians 12:9; 10:17 Reading. 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10. As we consider this passage for today we might wonder at the significance of David becoming king over all Israel.Continue reading “Lectionary for Pentecost 6”

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”

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 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”