Revised Common Lectionary – Daily Readings- Daily Readings for Friday, May 14, 2021 May 14, 2021Psalm 47; Exodus 24:15-18; Revelation 1:9-18
- Daily Readings for Friday, May 14, 2021 May 14, 2021
- Bible Gateway’s Verse of the Day
- Psalm 139:13-14“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”
- Psalm 139:13-14
- Psephizo
- Jesus’ followers are kept, sanctified and sent into the world in John 17 May 14, 2021The Sunday lectionary gospel reading for Easter 7 in Year B is John 17.6–19, the central section of Jesus' so-called 'High Priestly Prayer'. The reading omits the introduction and opening sentences of the prayer, and stops short before the often-quoted 'that they might be one'; I have previously commented on the use of this phrase, u […]Ian Paul
- The centrality of the Ascension in the New Testament May 12, 2021What would you identify as the climax and completion of Jesus’ life and ministry? Surprisingly, this is not a trivial question. One of the key differences between John and the synoptic gospels is that, where the synoptics portray the crucifixion as a necessary but incomplete act on the way to the resurrection, John portrays it ... Continue Reading The post T […]Ian Paul
- Exploring the New Testament—Third Edition May 10, 2021Exploring the New Testament was a two-volume introduction to the background, documents and interpretation of the New Testament first published in 2001. The first volume, on the gospels and Acts, was written by David Wenham and Steve Walton and it includes, in my view, the clearest and most helpful summary of the ‘Synoptic problem’ (the ... Continue Reading T […]Ian Paul
- Jesus’ followers are kept, sanctified and sent into the world in John 17 May 14, 2021
Tag Archives: faith
Pentecost
As we speak out God’s inspiration, our accents might give us away but we can trust God that what people hear will inspire them. We have to trust ourselves, that however inadequate we feel, knowing Jesus as Lord is sufficient. … Continue reading
The road to Emmaus.26th April 2020
The above was taken for Ian Paul’s site where you can also find the link to Malcolm Guite’s beautiful sonnets for today which we used for our inspiration this morning. We reflected on how it seems so unfair that in … Continue reading
Ever-flowing abundance
Sunday 7th July 2019 What is the message we are being sent out with? It is the coming of the kingdom of God; it is the kingdom of God in our midst. It is the power to heal and deliver. … Continue reading
Here but not here
If we set aside all the worries about demons, animal cruelty and the welfare of the swineherd, what is the story of the healing of the demoniac of Gerasene teaching us? It speaks of the most outcast, the most impure, … Continue reading
Get out!
Sunday 9th June 2019 DAY OF PENTECOST So the church goes to the nations today. Still Jews, but from 17 nations and we know where that leads (153 fish!). To us who act as if we, our institutions and … Continue reading
