The Bible in Time...

Ibid. previously. Lectionary Bible Study  (a brief overview of Sunday texts for reflection!) Part of The Bible in Time Blogsite Texts for Sunday, September 20, 2026 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 (Book of Common Prayer) | RCL | Track 1 The Collect - Pray with me … Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Texts: Exodus 16:2-15 Philippians 1:21-30 Matthew 20:1-16 Old Testament Read Exodus 16:2-15 This text is the continuing story of the Exodus as the people of God move from slavery to the fulfillment of God’s promise of a land for themselves as God’s people.  Wow! Whining in the Bible. The people of Israel are focusing after one month of walking whether they are going to eat. Cameron B. R. How...

Studying with my dog. DWE Lectionary Bible Study  The Bible in Time blog Texts for Sunday, September 13, 2026 Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 | Year A | Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) | Track 1 The Collect - Pray with me… O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen. The Texts for This Sunday Exodus 14:19-31 Romans 14:1-12 Matthew 18:21-35 (Note: This study does not cover Track 2 or Psalms.) Preface: I write this after Labor Day, which in the USA is the traditional end of summer and new/more structured activity in life. Some faith communities are beginning new programs following the school year. For those communities using the Revised Common Lectionary (RCM). The Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) is a three-year cycle of standardized Bible readings us...

Ibid. in previous post A weekly brief reflection on the upcoming texts from the Revised Common Lectionary for Sunday worship. Lectionary Bible Study  Texts for Sunday, September 6, 2026 Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 | Year A | Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) | Track 1 The Collect - Pray with me… G rant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength, so you never forsake those who make their boast of your mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen. Texts: Exodus 12:1-14 Romans 13:8-14 Matthew 18:15-20 (Note: The Psalm or Track 2 (RCL) is not covered in this study.) Old Testament - Exodus 12:1-14 The text is a prelude to the liberation of the people of God after 400 years of slavery in Egypt. It's the final act of the people before the Exodus. Serves as a rationale for the establishment of the annual celebration of Pas...