First Lesson: 1 Kings 17:1-16
The LORD takes care of His prophets/people in "hard times." Do what you are called to do, and God will do the rest. Elijah the Tishbite - the brook Cherith, the ravens, the widow, the barrel of meal, the oil.
Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18
You become your friends. "Busybodies" isn't just a cute description of some folk, but a negative way of life. Have no company with such: rather, admonish as a brother.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Today's Headlines for Evening Prayer
First Lesson: Job 10:1-9, 12-18.
Job's prayer... everyman's prayer... to God.
Second Lesson: Matthew 13:1-23
Jesus, teaching from a boat, speaks of the parable of the sower, and the "why" that some simply don't understand His teachings.
Job's prayer... everyman's prayer... to God.
Second Lesson: Matthew 13:1-23
Jesus, teaching from a boat, speaks of the parable of the sower, and the "why" that some simply don't understand His teachings.
Soulscapes, Inner Journeys "press" article in Kudos
Today's Headlines for Morning Prayer
First Lesson: 1 Kings 16:29-34.
Ahab takes Jerobaom's place, and continues the evil, walking in the sins of Jeroboam, marrying the infamous Jezebel and provoking to anger the Lord God of Israel with his heinous life.
Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5.
God gives salvation through "sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth." So, stand fast, hold the traditions, comfort your hearts, and pray for us, remembering that "the Lord is faithful... [and will] stablish ... and keep you from evil."
Ahab takes Jerobaom's place, and continues the evil, walking in the sins of Jeroboam, marrying the infamous Jezebel and provoking to anger the Lord God of Israel with his heinous life.
Second Lesson: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5.
God gives salvation through "sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth." So, stand fast, hold the traditions, comfort your hearts, and pray for us, remembering that "the Lord is faithful... [and will] stablish ... and keep you from evil."
Daily Office Readings: Volume Two
(If you want to read the lessons, click "Today's Headings For Morning Prayer" above)
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Today's Headlines for Evening Prayer
First Reading: Job 5:8-18.
Elephaz speaks for the first time, not only suggesting that Job take his cause to God, but that the LORD will make things right, and that "happy is the man whom God correcteth..."
2nd Reading: Matthew 12:31-50.
All manner of sin shall be forgiven, save "blasphemy against the Holy Ghost." The evil speak and do evil out of the heart, the good speak and do good things out of the heart. Words both justify and condemn. As there was hope for the Ninevites when Jonah visited them, so, too, is repentance available via the Word of God.
Elephaz speaks for the first time, not only suggesting that Job take his cause to God, but that the LORD will make things right, and that "happy is the man whom God correcteth..."
2nd Reading: Matthew 12:31-50.
All manner of sin shall be forgiven, save "blasphemy against the Holy Ghost." The evil speak and do evil out of the heart, the good speak and do good things out of the heart. Words both justify and condemn. As there was hope for the Ninevites when Jonah visited them, so, too, is repentance available via the Word of God.
Today's Headlines for Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer headlines...
1st reading: 1 Kings 12:25-33.
Jeroboam (1st King of the Northern Israelite kingdom of Israel after Solomon's death & the split of the united kingdom) made 2 golden calves as symbols of God, & encouraged his people to worship them instead of traveling to Jerusalem and Solomon's temple. They fell for it, perhaps because of the convenient proximity to their home? Who wants to go on a long trip, when a short one is available?
2nd reading: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12.
Paul speaks of being deceived by others, who place themselves above God, and draw folk away from the truth and goodness. To be expected, "because they received not the love of the truth."
1st reading: 1 Kings 12:25-33.
Jeroboam (1st King of the Northern Israelite kingdom of Israel after Solomon's death & the split of the united kingdom) made 2 golden calves as symbols of God, & encouraged his people to worship them instead of traveling to Jerusalem and Solomon's temple. They fell for it, perhaps because of the convenient proximity to their home? Who wants to go on a long trip, when a short one is available?
2nd reading: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12.
Paul speaks of being deceived by others, who place themselves above God, and draw folk away from the truth and goodness. To be expected, "because they received not the love of the truth."
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