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Ash Wednesday - Beginning of Lent

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ibid., blog Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer | last century publication Ash Wednesday | Beginning of Lent I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth. Isaiah 49:6b  BCP p. 76 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | Wednesday | 1 March 2017 | Ash Wednesday | Beginning of Lent Ps. 95, 32, 143; Ps. 102, 130; Jonah 3:1—4:11; Heb. 12:1–14; Luke 18:9–14 Psalm 95 | Worship and Praise  - Background This psalm is used frequently in liturgy to celebrate God; Come let us sing, make a joyful noise, thanksgiving, songs of praise for God is great; God is a ruler and keeps us; at the last a warning as a retelling of the Wilderness Wandering of Israel. Hebrews 12 | Background We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses; run the race; look to Jesus as an example of faith; be disciplined; be strong in persec

Tuesday - Last Week of Epiphany

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http://bibleencyclopedia.com/pictures/ Luke_3_John_the_baptist_preaching.htm Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer | last century publication Week after the Last Sunday of Epiphany I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth. Isaiah 49:6b  BCP p. 76 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way  or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | Tuesday | 28 February 2017 Ps. 26, 28; Ps. 36, 39; Deut. 6:16–25; Heb. 2:1–10; John 1:19–28 Psalm 26 | Individual Lament  - Background This is a plea for salvation and a declaration of righteousness; Examine my heart, O Lord, for I have followed your ways and be innocent; Do not class me with sinners for Hebrews 2 | Background Author unknown; be perfect in your faith; follow the way of Christ. John 1 | Background John the baptist is questioned by representatives of church leaders asking if he is the Messiah

Monday - Last Week of Epiphany

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Christ the King - Melkite Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer | last century publication Week after the Last Sunday of Epiphany I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth. Isaiah 49:6b  BCP p. 76 Pray this way or this way or this way o r this way or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | 27 February 2017 Ps. 25; Ps. 9, 15; Deut. 6:10–15; Heb. 1:1–14; John 1:1–18 Psalm 25 | Individual Lament  - Background I lift my soul to you, O Lord; Show me your ways and paths; The Lord is compassionate no matter what; God is the great teacher and a forgiver of sin; We will be blessed and forgiven; Protect me and deliver Israel. Hebrews 1 | Background The story of salvation is now by Christ - who is the Son of God; God, you created everything and live forever; God’s son rules with the Trinity, John 1 | Background John starts with the creation and t

Next Week's Readings

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https://lifehopeandtruth.com/bible/bible-study/ Next Week Readings Daily Office Reading | Book of Common Prayer | published in the last century Week after the Last Sunday after Epiphany Prayer for the week Collect of the Day | The Last Sunday after the Epiphany O God, who before the passion of your only begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Readings Sunday | 26 February 2017 Ps. 148, 149, 150; Ps. 114, 115; Deut. 6:1–9; Heb. 12:18–29; John 12:24–32 Monday | 27 February 2017 Ps. 25; Ps. 9, 15; Deut. 6:10–15; Heb. 1:1–14; John 1:1–18 Tuesday | 28 February 2017 Ps. 26, 28; Ps. 36, 39; Deut. 6:16–25; Heb. 2:1–10; John 1:19–28 Wednesday | 1 March 2017 | Ash Wednesday |

Friday - Epiphany 7

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http://www.newmanconnection.com/faith/saint/saint-paul-the-apostle Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer | last century publication Week after the 7th Sunday of Epiphany I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth. Isaiah 49:6b  BCP p. 76 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | Friday | 24  February 2017 Ps. 80; 1 Samuel 16:1–13; 1 John 2:18–25; Ps. 33; Acts 20:17–35 Psalm 80 | Community Lament  - Background Restore us, O God, how long must we suffer? Restore us and preserve us; Please save us. 1 John 2 | Remember God even when the antichrist comes; Abide in the Father and the Son and have life eternal. Acts 20 | Matthias the Apostle Day | Paul speaks to leaders of the Church in Ephesus; Keep watch over yourselves and over all the flock, of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to s

Thursday - Epiphany 7

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http://stgregorythegreatchurch.org/ emmanuel-prayer-group Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer | last century publication Week after the 7th Sunday of Epiphany I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth. Isaiah 49:6b  BCP p. 76 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | Thursday | 23 February 2017 Ps. 131, 132, [133]; Ps. 134, 135; Ruth 2:14–23; 2 Cor. 3:1–18; Matt. 5:27–37 Psalm 131 | Song of Trust - Background Be with the King, Remember your promises; God has chosen Zion and it will be blessed. 2 Corinthians 3 | Paul teaching a church he founded Surely we don’t need references but our references are you and your salvation which came from God; The ministry of the Spirit is glorious; it is no longer hidden but revealed in Christ; unveiled we have freedom in the Spirit. Matthew 5 | Jesus