The Bible in Time...

Michael Behl http://www.godisreal.today/pictures-of-jesus/ What’s Next? The answer to this question is from the Apostle Paul. This gives an ideal summary of the faith and action of the Christian that is even a good checklist for our era of faith ... Romans 12:9-21   Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.  Do not lag in zeal,  be ardent in spirit,  serve the Lord.  Rejoice in hope,  be patient in suffering,  persevere in prayer.  Contribute to the needs of the saints;  extend hospitality to strangers.  Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.  Rejoice with those who rejoice,  weep with those who weep.  Live in harmony with one another;  do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly;  do not claim to be wiser than you are.  Do not repay anyone evil for evil,  but take though...

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Peter-the-Apostle/Tradition-of-Peter-in-Rom The Bible in Time Based on impressions of the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Lectionary texts for the day.  Today - Tuesday, 25 August 2020 Proper 16 - Year Two Psalm 5 Job 6:1-4, 8-15, 21 Acts 9:32-43 John 6:60-71 (Biblegateway.com; NRSVA) Psalm 5 A Morning Prayer. Rely on God in time of need. Live humbly in God’s presence. (the Psalter) Job 6 & 8 Job complains to God that Job is being Tested beyond his strength. God - please answer my prayer. Acts 9 Peter heals one and facilitates the resurrection of a devout woman. John 4 Jesus teaches but some who have followed him can’t believe what he is saying. He asks the 12 disciples and Peter says no for Jesus has the words of eternal life. Jesus predicts the betrayal of Judas. Thoughts: Do you believe in Jesus or are his words to hard for you to understand? Will your faith endure the trials of life? Can you take it to the Lord in prayer...

https://heroism.fandom.com/wiki/Transformation The Bible in Time Based on impressions of the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Lectionary texts for the day.  Today - Thursday, 13 Aust 2020 Proper 13 - Year Two Psalm 105:1-22 Judges 14:1-19 Acts 6:15 - 7:16 John 4:27-42 (Biblegateway.com; NRSVA) Psalm 105 God is faithful to Israel regardless of their lack of faith. Judges 14 Samson arranges his marriage and Tells a riddle and gets mad. Acts 6 & 7 Stephen is arrested and begins his testimony about Jesus by first telling of the history of Israel - their salvation story. John 4 Jesus talks with the Samaritan woman, changes her life, and she testifies to the town she lives in. The people come out to hear Jesus. We have heard for ourselves and "we know that Jesus is the savior of the world." Thoughts: Listening to the Word of God transforms lives and creates faith/relationship with God directly. Someone has to bring the Word to people so that their lives are transformed. Sourc...

http://www.lakesidepottery.com/Pages/Pottery-tips/Throwing-a-pot-Lakeside-Pottery-Tutorial.htm The Bible in Time Based on impressions of the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Lectionary texts for the day.  Today - Tuesday, 11 Aust 2020 Proper 13 - Year Two Psalm 97 Judges 13:1-15 Acts 5:27-42 John 3:22-36 (Biblegateway.com; NRSVA) Psalm 97 A Paradoxical Picture. The terrifying majesty of God brings joy to those who love the Eternal One. God is just. (Psalter, NOAB5 p. 862) Judges 13 A child is born to a barren woman who will grow up and save the people as a consecrated person. Acts 5 Peter is taken to court and says we must obey God and the Word and not what humanity says. A wise leader points out to the court to let Peter do what he is to do just in case he is of God. John 3 John and his disciples, a Jew, and others by the river talk about Jesus. John says again he is NOT the Messiah - Jesus is the one who talks of God and is given the Spirit. Listen to him and have eternal life....

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Prophet Gideon Dreamstime.com via Google Images Bible in Time Based on impressions of the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Lectionary texts for the day. Today - Tuesday, 4 August 2020 Proper 13 - Year Two Psalm 78:1-39 Judges 7:1-18 Acts 3:12-26 John 1:29-42 (Biblegateway.com; NRSVA) Psalm 78 A Wisdom Psalm. By telling God’s goodness and our frailty future generations will remember and learn to trust God. (Psalter) Judges 7 Through the prophet Gideon, God toys with the lack of faith to conquer the major army of the Midianites; God reduces the army several times to 300 hundred (in almost humorous ways) and unleashes God’s power to allow Israel to win. (DE) Acts 3 Prior to this reading, Peter with the only thing he has to give - his faith in Jesus Christ - heals a man who is lame and begs in the Temple. The healed response is waking and leaping and praising God. Today Peter preaches telling the whole of salvation history that Jesus is the Messiah told of from Moses and the prophet. So ...