Day 345 - Friday after the Second Sunday in Advent

Read | Day 345 | Friday | December 11

Philippians 2: 12-18, 19-24, 25-30

Philippians 3: 1-11, 12– 4: 1

Philippians 4: 2-9, 10-20, 21-23

Background | The Center for Biblical Studies | James

The author of this letter was likely the brother of Jesus, who was also the leader of the council in Jerusalem (Acts 15) that deliberated on the issue of whether Gentiles needed to observe Jewish law, especially circumcision, in order to be a Christian. The letter is written to “the twelve tribes scattered among the nations” (1:1). This suggests a largely Jewish audience, which is borne out by other elements of the letter. James, as leader of the church in Jerusalem, likely wrote this letter to encourage those who had been scattered by persecution, a point indicated by the opening comments about trials and tribulations. The letter was probably meant to be circulated to other churches. more ... click here

Reading |  Shine by the Spirit; Paul comments about Timothy and Epaphorditus; knowing Christ is priceless knowledge; press toward the goal in Jesus Christ; final words.

Next |  December 12

James 1: 1, 2-18, 19-27

James 2: 1-13, 14-26

James 3: 1-12, 13-18 

Source | Tyndale (2012-03-19) | The One Year Chronological Bible NIV | Tyndale House Publishers | Kindle Edition.

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The Prayers

V: The Lord be with you.
R: And also with you.
Let us pray.

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

Suffrages A

V. Show us your mercy, O Lord;
R. And grant us your salvation.
V. Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
R. Let your people sing with joy.
V. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;
R. For only in you can we live in safety.
V. Lord, keep this nation under your care;
R. And guide us in the way of justice and truth.
V. Let your way be known upon earth;
R. Your saving health among all nations.
V. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
R. Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
V. Create in us clean hearts, O God;
R. And sustain us by your Holy Spirit.

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