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Opening Sentence From the rising of the sun to its setting my Name shall be great among the nations, and in every place incense shall be offered to my Name, and a pure offering; for my Name shall be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts.  + Malachi 1:11 Read | Monday | 1 February 2016 | Ps. 113 122; 1 Samuel 1:20–28a; Romans 8:14–21 ;  John 6:27- 40 Reflection | Psalm 113  -  Literary type | Hymn  |  click here . The Lord is above the nations; he gives the poor their justice. 1 Samuel 1 - Samuel is born and given to the Lord; he was given to Hannah as a gift and she promised to give back to the Lord. When Samuel was weaned, Hannah left him at the Temple with the priests. Romans 8 - We are the children of God and have relationship like a daddy; and we have freedom that liberates the very creation from bondage. John 6 -  Jesus - Do not work for food that perishes but seek the food of eternal life;...

Opening Sentence From the rising of the sun to its setting my Name shall be great among the nations, and in every place incense shall be offered to my Name, and a pure offering; for my Name shall be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts.  + Malachi 1:11 Read | Sunday | 31 January 2016 | Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Ps. 24 29; Ps. 8 84; Gen. 18:16–33; Gal. 5:13–25; Mark 8:22–30 Reflection | Psalm 24  -  Literary type | Liturgy/Misc.  |  click here . The earth is the Lord's and all there in; who can be there? the pure in heart; The king of glory shall come in; Who? the Lord of Hosts. Genesis 18 - Abraham dickers with God over the fate of Sodom; 40, 30,20, 10 - for their sake I will save it. Galatians 5 - become slaves to one another in love; Love you neighbor as yourself; listing of the sins of the flesh in contrast to the fruits of the Spirit; if we live by the Spirit let us be guided by the Spiri...

Opening Sentence From the rising of the sun to its setting my Name shall be great among the nations, and in every place incense shall be offered to my Name, and a pure offering; for my Name shall be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts.  + Malachi 1:11 Jesus walks on water , by  Ivan Aivazovsky (1888) Read | Saturday | 30 January 2016 | Ps. 55; Ps. 138 139:1–17 (18–23); Gen. 18:1–16; Heb. 10:26–39; John 6:16–27 Reflection | Psalm 55  -  Literary type | Individual Lament  |  click here . Listen to me and am oppressed by my enemy; Zion is corrupt; My friend is corrupt; Judge them; The Lord will hear my pleas and complaints and will bring them down; the righteous will not stumble. Genesis 18 - The Lord appeared as three men before Abraham and Sarah; Abraham provides hospitality  and says again the promise; Sarah laughs at the prediction of having a child when she is so old; Why laugh... Is anything too wonde...

Bible in Time 2016 Readings for Next Week Book of Common Prayer - Daily Office Lectionary Fourth week after Epiphany Note: Click texts to read them.... Sunday | 31 January 2016 | Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Ps. 24 29; Ps. 8 84; Gen. 18:16–33; Gal. 5:13–25; Mark 8:22–30 Monday | 1 February 2016 | Ps. 113 122; 1 Samuel 1:20–28a; Romans 8:14–21 Tuesday | 2 February 2016 | Ps. 42 43; 1 Samuel 2:1–10; John 8:31–36; Ps. 48 87; 1 John 3:1–8 Wednesday | 3 February 2016 | Ps. 72; Ps. 119:73–96; Gen. 22:1–18; Heb. 11:23–31; John 6:52–59 Thursday | 4 February 2016 | Ps. [70] 71; Ps. 74; Gen. 23:1–20; Heb. 11:32—12:2; John 6:60–71 Friday | 5 February 2016 | Ps. 69:1–23 (24–30) 31–38; Ps. 73; Gen. 24:1–27; Heb. 12:3–11; John 7:1–13 Saturday | 6 February 2016 | Ps. 75 76; Ps. 23 27; Gen. 24:28–38 49–51; Heb. 12:12–29; John 7:14–36 Click on scripture reference to go to readings in Biblegateway.com . Listings from Daily Office Reading Plan on Biblegateway.com - Clic...

Opening Sentence From the rising of the sun to its setting my Name shall be great among the nations, and in every place incense shall be offered to my Name, and a pure offering; for my Name shall be great among the nations, says the Lord of hosts.  + Malachi 1:11 Read | Friday | 29 January 2016 | Ps. 40 54; Ps. 51; Gen. 17:15–27; Heb. 10:11–25; John 6:1–15 Reflection | Psalm 40  -  Literary type | Mixed  |  click here . The Lord put a new song in my mouth; happy are they who trust in the Lord; God is faithful and compassionate; I am a sinner but the Lord delivers me. Genesis 16 - Abraham is 100 years old when God talks to him again about fulfilling the covenant in Issac to be new born son; Abe laughs; God is patient; Abraham  circumcises  his entire male community as a sight of the faithfulness to the covenant.  Hebrews 10 - Jesus offered a single  sacrifice  for all; I will remember their sin n...

Opening Sentence Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. + Isaiah 60:3 Read | Thursday | 28 January 2016 | Ps. 50; Ps. [59 60] or 118; Gen. 16:15—17:14; Heb. 10:1–10; John 5:30–47 Reflection | Psalm 50  -  Literary type | Liturgy/Misc. because of fragments  |  click here . The Lord: Why do you sacrifice to me and not change your heart or believe? I ask for your heart and lips to be transformed; Because you listen to evil - I will judge you; If you forget me I will tear you apart. Love the Lord! Genesis 16 - Abraham is 90 years old and talks with God; God promises giving Abraham  descendants  in number beyond the stars; Abraham and his will mark themselves with circumcision as a sign of the covenant. Hebrews 9 - The old sacrifical system of worship is eliminated by Jesus becoming the sacrifice once for all. John 5 - Jesus testifies by God alone; watch for fakes. Today: Jesus/...

Opening Sentence Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. + Isaiah 60:3 Read | Wednesday | 27 January 2016 | Ps. 119:49–72; Ps. 49 [53]; Gen. 16:1–14; Heb. 9:15–28; John 5:19–29 Reflection | Psalm 119  -  Literary type | Free Composition  |  click here . You have given me hope, your promise has given me life; I keep your commandments; I do not forget your law; I am with those who keep your word; let me discern your word. Genesis 16 - Sarah tries to full the promise of God; gives Abraham her slave to have a child; slave runs away to escape; an Angel shows up to tell her of her son and how God will bless her. Hebrews 9 - Jesus brings a new covenant; purified by his blood; he offered himself once and for all at the end of the age to remove sin. The point is salvation. John 5 - The Father and the Son are one; wisdom and salvation and resurrection come from God. Today: You are saved and can...