Day 265 - Tuesday after the 17th Sunday after Pentecost

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Read | Day 265 | Tuesday | September 22 |
Nehemiah 12: 27-43, 44– 13: 3 
Nehemiah 13: 4-6a 
Nehemiah 5: 14-19 
Nehemiah 13: 6b-31 
Malachi 1: 1, 2-5, 6-14 
Malachi 2: 1-9 

 Background | Malachi | Malachi, the final book of the Old Testament in the Christian canon, is among the shortest books of the Minor Prophets and among the last to have been written. The name “Malachi” is likely the prophet’s name, though some think it is a title “my messenger,” which is its literal meaning in Hebrew.
The book does not give any clear indication as to when Malachi carried out his prophetic ministry. Since Malachi shares some themes with Nehemiah, namely denouncing unfaithfulness to the law, it is likely that Malachi was a contemporary of Nehemiah. In particular, Malachi may have been around during the latter part of Nehemiah’s efforts to establish covenant faithfulness among the returned population from Babylon around 433 BC. More ... Click here
Date: 445 BC / Malachi probably around 433 to 430 BC 

 Reading | Nehemiah - dedication and sanctifying the new wall; provisions for Temple worship; trip back to see the king; returns; Malachi - God: I love you, warning to priests about unworthy sacrifices; the lips of priest should preserve knowledge.

 Source | Tyndale | The One Year Chronological Bible NIV | ISBN 978-1-4143-5993-9 

 Next | Day 266 | Wednesday | September 23 
Malachi 2: 10-17 
Malachi 3: 1-5, 6-15, 16-18 
Malachi 4: 1-6 
Joel 1: 1, 2-20 
Joel 2: 1-11, 12-17, 18-27, 28-32 
Joel 3: 1-16, 17-21 
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Collect of the Day
Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the pioneer and perfecter of our faith: We give you heartfelt thanks for the pioneering spirit of your servant Philander Chase, and for his zeal in opening new frontiers for the ministry of your Church. Grant us grace to minister in Christ's name in every place, led by bold witnesses to the Gospel of the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Source | Forward Movement | Book of Common Prayer | Click here

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