Day 18 - The First Sunday After the Epiphany

Read Day 18 | January 18 | Genesis 47:28 – 50:26
Dates | 1859 BC or 1693 BC

Background | The purpose of the Joseph story has many facets:
  • Entertaining story in its own right
  • God is involved in the history of Israel despite their behavior
  • Joseph can be viewed as an ideal leader type for the people
  • Bridges the patriarchal narratives and explains how the people got to Egypt
  • Reforms instituted by Joseph are unique to the past, i.e., tax exemption for priests
  • Tells the story of the context of Israel being under foreign rulers
Source | John J Collins | Introduction to the Hebrew Bible - 2nd edition | Fortress Press (c) 2014 | ISBN 978-1-4514-6923-3 | Click here to purchase | pp. 103 - 105

Reading | Jacob's death coming. blessings, Joseph's pledge to him, Joseph takes two younger brothers as his sons, Jacob blesses sons thereby each tribe, Jacob dies, embalmed, mourned by Egypt for 40 days, Joseph reassures brothers, Joseph lives to be 110 years either 1805 BC or 1639 BC

Source | Daily Reading Guide | The One Year ® Chronological Bible | Tyndale, 2013 | Click here

Next | Day 19 | January 19 | Job 1:1 – 4:21

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Collect of the Day: The Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

For Mission

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

For Grace Episcopal Church, Traverse City, Michigan for its 148th Annual Meeting
Almighty and ever living God, source of all wisdom and understanding, be present with those who take counsel for the renewal and mission of your Church. Teach us in all things to seek first your honor and glory. Guide us to perceive what is right, and grant us both the courage to pursue it and the grace to accomplish it; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Source | Mission St Clare | Morning Daily Office in English | Click here

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