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Read |  Day 334 | Monday | November 30 2   Corinthians 6: 14– 7: 1 2   Corinthians 7: 2-16 2   Corinthians 8: 1-15, 16-24 2   Corinthians 9: 1-15 2   Corinthians 10: 1-18 Reading |  We are the Temple of the Living God; God is with us; therefore keep pure; take correction so that you might grow; Macedonians example - fighting over the right to give generously to the Church even though they were poor; more about Titus; the fundraising appeal for the saints in Jerusalem for God loves a cheerful giver; Paul's authority is from God.  Next |   December 1 2   Corinthians 11: 1-15, 16-33 2   Corinthians 12: 1-10, 11-21 2   Corinthians 13: 1-10, 11-14 Acts 20: 7-12 Source | Tyndale (2012-03-19) | The One Year Chronological Bible NIV | Tyndale House Publishers | Kindle Edition. +++ stdavidparish.org Collect of the Day: The First Sunday of Advent Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the w...

Based on Morning Office of the Book of Common Prayer  The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together.  Isaiah 40:5 Read |  Ps. 34; Isaiah 49:1–6; 1 Corinthians 4:1–16; Ps. 96  100; John 1:35–42   (New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised) - Biblegateway Reading Plan - the second listing of Psalms is for evening prayer. Readings | Ps 34 - I will bless the Lord at all times; I sought the Lord and he delivered me from all fear; taste and see that the Lord is good! Isaiah 49 - The Lord called me before I was born and gave me a mission to speak to the people of God. 1 Corinthians - As people who are disciples, we are called to be servants of Christ and keepers of the mysteries of God; we are rich in all things; we are fools for the Gospel; the people of God surround you with love support and instruction. John 1 - Jesus encounters Simon he calls Peter and his brother Andrew to be his disciples - his invitation i...

2016 Bible in Time Introduction and Purpose The bible reflection for this coming year will be based on the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office calendar of readings with prayers, my brief reflections on the readings of the day, some background on the books of the Bible we are reading, and pointing you to do at a minimum the Morning Office. The Book of Common Prayer has been in some form in Anglicanism since the 1600s. Imagine a denomination of the Body of Christ encouraging lay and clergy to pray four times per day. In the Book of Common Prayer (USA) these come in the form of Morning, Noon, Evening, and the beautiful Compline worship. This form of worship is intended to be used at home but is also appropriate for church meetings and gathering of Christians for prayer, reflection, and study. It also assumes that you will be going to Church each Sunday to experience God and the Lord’s people. Find a church and go if you are not doing so already. Come and See. The calendar of...

Read |  Day 333 | Sunday |  November 29   2   Corinthians 2: 5-11, 12– 3: 6  2   Corinthians 3: 7-18  2   Corinthians 4: 1-18  2   Corinthians 5: 1-10, 11– 6: 2  2   Corinthians 6: 3-13 Reading |  When someone has wronged you - forgive them and move into new life in Christ Jesus; you should know that you are a letter of Christ to the people you come in contact with; because we have hope in Christ - we can be bold in life; we have this life in clay vessels until we are made new into Christ eternal; we live by faith, not be sight; We are God's ambassadors to this world we encounter; the old way is gone because the new is here!; Paul has hardships but opens heart to all.   Next |  Day 334 | Monday | November 30 2   Corinthians 6: 14– 7: 1 2   Corinthians 7: 2-16 2   Corinthians 8: 1-15, 16-24 2   Corinthians 9: 1-15 2   Corinthians 10: 1-18 Source | Tyndale (2012-03-19)...

Read |  Day 332 | Saturday | November 28  Romans 15: 1-13, 14-22, 23-33  Romans 16: 1-16, 17-27  2   Corinthians 1: 1-2, 3-11, 12– 2: 4   St Paul By Remiel at en.wikipedia [Public domain],  from Wikimedia Commons Background | 2 Corinthians | Center for Biblical Studies Paul’s second letter to Corinth does not revisit the issues of his first letter. Rather, it is largely a defense of Paul’s own integrity and authority against charges made by some in Corinth. In this case, Paul had changed his plans to make two shorter visits to Corinth and instead make one long trip. His opponents used this plan to accuse Paul of being untrustworthy. They also accused him of being a charlatan, skimming off the top of the money collected to help the poor in Jerusalem. Paul responds to all of this by reminding the Corinthians of what he was like when he was with them. He was always trustworthy and, above all, the message he preached to them was true. He ends t...

Read |  Day 331 | Friday | November 27   Romans 11: 1-24, 25-36  Romans 12: 1-21  Romans 13: 1-7, 8-14  Romans 14: 1-23  Reading | God is merciful; love fulfills God's requirements; watch how you speak so that you do not weaken others faith. Next |   Day 332 | Saturday | November 28  Romans 15: 1-13, 14-22, 23-33  Romans 16: 1-16, 17-27  2   Corinthians 1: 1-2, 3-11, 12– 2: 4 Source | Tyndale (2012-03-19) | The One Year Chronological Bible NIV | Tyndale House Publishers | Kindle Edition. +++ Collect of the Day: Pentecost, proper 29 Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. For Mission Lord Jesu...

Read |  Day 330 | Thursday | November 26   Romans 8: 18-30, 31-39  Romans 9: 1-29, 30– 10: 4  Romans 10: 5-21 Reading | Remember the future glory we have in God; nothing can separate us from the love of God ...; history of God and Israel; Israel unbelief; Salvation is for everyone. Next |     Day 331 | Friday | November 27   Romans 11: 1-24, 25-36  Romans 12: 1-21  Romans 13: 1-7, 8-14  Romans 14: 1-23  Source | Tyndale (2012-03-19) | The One Year Chronological Bible NIV | Tyndale House Publishers | Kindle Edition. +++ Canticle 20 Glory to God Gloria in excelsis Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receiv...

Readings for Next Week November 29 2   Corinthians 2: 5-11, 12– 3: 6 2   Corinthians 3: 7-18 2   Corinthians 4: 1-18 2   Corinthians 5: 1-10, 11– 6: 2 2   Corinthians 6: 3-13 November 30 2   Corinthians 6: 14– 7: 1 2   Corinthians 7: 2-16 2   Corinthians 8: 1-15, 16-24 2   Corinthians 9: 1-15 2   Corinthians 10: 1-18 December 1 2   Corinthians 11: 1-15, 16-33 2   Corinthians 12: 1-10, 11-21 2   Corinthians 13: 1-10, 11-14 Acts 20: 7-12 December 2 Acts 20: 13-38 Acts 21: 1-14, 15-25, 26-36 December 3 Acts 21: 37– 22: 22 Acts 22: 23-29, 30– 23: 11 Acts 23: 12-22, 23-35 December 4 Acts 24: 1-27 Acts 25: 1-22, 23– 26: 32 December 5 Acts 27: 1-12, 13-26, 27-44 

Read |  Day 329 | Wednesday | November 25   Romans 5: 1-11, 12-21  Romans 6: 1-14, 15-23  Romans 7: 1-6, 7-13, 14-25  Romans 8: 1-17  Reading | Since we have been made just through faith we have salvation; To God be the glory; Jesus compared to Adam; Sin is broken and defeated forever; freedom to obey God; don't worry. Next |   Day 330 | Thursday | November 26   Romans 8: 18-30, 31-39  Romans 9: 1-29, 30– 10: 4  Romans 10: 5-21  Source | Tyndale (2012-03-19) | The One Year Chronological Bible NIV | Tyndale House Publishers | Kindle Edition. +++ For Those We Love Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to your never-failing care and love, for this life and the life to come, knowing that you are doing for them better things than we can desire or pray for; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For Quiet Confidence O God of peace, who has taught us that in returning and rest we will be saved, i...

Read |  Day 328 | Tuesday | November 24 Romans 2: 1-16, 17-29 Romans 3: 1-8, 9-20, 21-31 Romans 4: 1-25 By Illustrators of Henry Davenport Northrop’s 1894 Treasures of the Bible [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Reading | Be aware of God's judgement; the Law will not save you; only a relationship with God will; God is faithful; all have sinned; Christ's sacrifice redeemed us; Abraham was saved because he believed in the promises of God. Next |   Day 329 | Wednesday | November 25   Romans 5: 1-11, 12-21  Romans 6: 1-14, 15-23  Romans 7: 1-6, 7-13, 14-25  Romans 8: 1-17  Source | Tyndale (2012-03-19) | The One Year Chronological Bible NIV | Tyndale House Publishers | Kindle Edition. +++ For Those We Love Almighty God, we entrust all who are dear to us to your never-failing care and love, for this life and the life to come, knowing that you are doing for them better things than we can desire or pray for; t...

Read |  Day 327 | Monday | November 23   1   Corinthians 16: 1-4, 5-18, 19-24 Acts 19: 21-41 Acts 20: 1-6 Romans 1: 1-7, 8-17, 18-32 Background | The Center for Biblical Studies | Romans Romans is the first of Paul’s letters in the New Testament, but not the first written. Still, it stands at the head of the New Testament letters as a testimony to it sweeping teachings about the nature of the gospel.  The letter was written to a church (or churches) in Rome. Since a prominent theme in Romans is the unity of Jewish and Gentile Christians, one can only suppose that this was an issue that Paul felt he needed to address. At times Paul’s language can be very hard to follow in Romans, but keeping in mind this major theme may help keep the focus on the big picture. One can trace Paul’s thinking in the first few chapters. He announces that what he has to say about Jesus is something for Jews and Greeks to hear, for both deserve God’s wrath and condemnation: Greeks hav...

Read |  Day 326 | Sunday | November 22 1   Corinthians 14: 1-25, 26-40  1   Corinthians 15: 1-11, 12-34, 35-58 Reading | Speaking in tongues and prophecy; orderly worship; resurrection of Christ, the dead, the resurrected body. Next |  Day 326 | Sunday | November 22 1   Corinthians 14: 1-25, 26-40 1   Corinthians 15: 1-11, 12-34, 35-58 +++ Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Collect of the Day: Pentecost, proper 29 Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided...