Tag Archives: Lectionary

2 August Part 2

Lectionary Reading        2 August       Part  2 Read: Romans 9:1-5 In today’s reading, Paul is struggling with the issue of the inclusion of the Gentiles within the people of God. As heirs to all the promises of God his fellow Jews are now failing to see the significance of Jesus the Messiah, the very one whoContinue reading “2 August Part 2”

Lectionary Reading 2 August

Lectionary Reading           2 August Read: Genesis 32:22-31  Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. Genesis 32:24 (NRSV) At least once in everyone’s life there comes a moment when you are left alone, alone to reflect on where you stand in your own estimation. They say when a person isContinue reading “Lectionary Reading 2 August”

12 July Part 2

Lectionary Reading      12 July   pt 2 Reading. Romans 8:1-11 Paul begins this chapter with the word ‘therefore’  alluding to all that he has been previously arguing through the last few chapters of Romans: every part is linked to the complete salvation that Jesus Christ by his death and resurrection has achieved. Paul then goes onContinue reading “12 July Part 2”