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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          October 25    Part 2 Reading. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 In Philippi Paul and Silas had been beaten and put in the stocks over night by the authorities without a proper trial. Acts 16 recalls the mistreatment and the subsequent embarrassment of the magistrates who had imprisoned Roman citizens. While Paul mentions this ill-treatment heContinue reading “October 25 Part 2”

Lord, you have been our refuge from generation to generation. Before the mountains were brought forth, or the earth was born, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. Psalm 90:1-2 Reading. Deuteronomy 34:1-12     This is the story of Moses death and the passing on of leadership to Joshua. Moses had been the great leader of theContinue reading “Lectionary Readings Oct 25”

Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. Romans 12:17 (NRSV) Reading. 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10      Paul first made his way to Thessalonica after being freed from prison in Philippi (c/f Acts 16:6ff)  After preaching in the Jewish synagogue in Thessalonica some of theContinue reading “October 18 Part 2”

“O God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. … Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you”. Psalm 63:1&3 (NRSV) Reading. Exodus 33:12-23.  He said, “My presenceContinue reading “Lectionary Reading Oct 18”

Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6 (NRSV) Read Philippians 4:1-9 This is a well loved passage from the New Testament, reminding us to rejoice in all that the Lord has done for us and through us. ThereContinue reading “October 11 Part 2”

Lectionary Reading  October 4 The heavens tell out the glory of God, and proclaim God’s handiwork; the decrees of the Lord are sure, and make the simple wise.           Psalm 19:1, Reading. Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 Reading this selection of verses from Exodus it is easy to think, “Yes, the ten commandments! I know aboutContinue reading “Lectionary Readings Oct 4”

27 September   Part 2 Reading. Philippians 2:1-13        Paul is encouraging the Christians at Philippi to realise that being a Christian makes a difference to how they live and relate to each other. If we look at Jesus Christ from the perspective of being the second Adam {1Corinthians 15:47}, then we realise how different isContinue reading “27 Sept. Part 2”

Lectionary Readings       27 September “he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross.” Philippians 2:8 (NRSV) Reading. Exodus 17:1-7   “Why do you test The Lord?” This is the phrase that permeates this passage of scripture. Despite all that God has done to release the people from slaveryContinue reading “Lectionary Reading. Sept. 27”