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Saturday - Pentecost 16 - Proper 20

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Jesus Worlds Without End http://www.godisreal.today/pictures-of-jesus/ Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Book of Common Praye r | Daily Office Readings Days of Pentecost We give you thanks, O God, we give you thanks, calling upon your Name and declaring all your wonderful deeds. Psalm 75:1 | Enriching Our Worship 1, p.19 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | Saturday | 30 September 2017 Ps. 87, 90; Ps. 136; 2 Kings 11:1–20a; 1 Cor. 7:10–24; Matt. 6:19–24 Psalm 87 | A Lament  | Background On the Holy Mountain is the place that God created - Zion; Everyone will be born of that city; All Songs will be of Zion 1 Corinthians 7 | Paul writes to the Church Paul talks about divorce and those living with unbelievers; you might save your spouse; Obey God; keep your tradition as you can; you are free in Christ; you are called to be in your place in society. Matthew 6 Jesus teaches gain treasures in

Friday - Pentecost 16 - Proper 20

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Beatitudes James Tissot [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Book of Common Praye r | Daily Office Readings Days of Pentecost We give you thanks, O God, we give you thanks, calling upon your Name and declaring all your wonderful deeds. Psalm 75:1 | Enriching Our Worship 1, p.19 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | Friday | 29 September 2017 Ps. 8, 148; Job 38:1–7; Hebrews 1:1–14; Ps. 34, 150, or Ps. 104; Mark 13:21–27 (St. Michael and the Angels) Ps. 88, 1 Corinthians 7, Matthew 6 (regular readings) Psalm 88 | A Lament  | Background I am dead, I am in the pit, I am judged, Who will declare your wondrous deeds? Why have you hidden Yourself from me? I am in the dark... 1 Corinthians 7 | Paul writes to the Church Paul talks of the marriage bond and to be with each other; better to be married than a flame with passion. Matthew 6 Jesus teaches continu

Thursday - Pentecost 16 - Proper 20

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http://www.freebibleimages.org/photos/jesus-teaching/ Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Book of Common Praye r | Daily Office Readings Days of Pentecost We give you thanks, O God, we give you thanks, calling upon your Name and declaring all your wonderful deeds. Psalm 75:1 | Enriching Our Worship 1, p.19 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | Thursday | 28 September 2017 Ps. [83] or 146, 147; Ps. 85, 86; 2 Kings 9:1–16; 1 Cor. 6:12–20; Matt. 6:1–6, 16–18 Psalm 146  | Background Praise the Lord who rescues everyone even in disaster. 1 Corinthians 6 | Paul continues to write to a divided congregation; the body is a temple of God so watch what you do to it. Matthew 6 Jesus teaches continuing with his Sermon on the Mount and transforms the Law into a new morality; giving money and how to act; fasting and religious observances in secret. S: HS+; Book of Common Prayer; Mission St Clare; The

Wednesday - Pentecost 16 - Proper 20

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Jesus teaches by the Sea James Tissot [No restrictions or Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Book of Common Praye r | Daily Office Readings Days of Pentecost We give you thanks, O God, we give you thanks, calling upon your Name and declaring all your wonderful deeds. Psalm 75:1 | Enriching Our Worship 1, p.19 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | Wednesday | 27 September 2017 Ps. 119:97–120; Ps. 81, 82; 2 Kings 6:1–23; 1 Cor. 5:9—6:8; Matt. 5:38–48 Psalm 119  | Background This psalm is a comprehensive manual for the religious to follow the law of God; the writer praises the Law and how it gives a straight path; this psalm is used on Wednesdays in the BCP Daily Office Lectionary. 1 Corinthians 5 | Paul continues to write to a divided congregation; live the way of Christ and do not sin. Matthew 5 Jesus teaches continuing with his Sermon on the Mount and t

Tuesday - Pentecost 16 - Proper 20

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http://www.freebibleimages.org/photos/lumo-jesus-disciples/ Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Book of Common Praye r | Daily Office Readings Days of Pentecost We give you thanks, O God, we give you thanks, calling upon your Name and declaring all your wonderful deeds. Psalm 75:1 | Enriching Our Worship 1, p.19 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | Tuesday | 26 September 2017 Ps. 78:1–39; Ps. 78:40–72; 2 Kings 5:19–27; 1 Cor. 5:1–8; Matt. 5:27–37 Psalm 78  | Background This psalm is misc. Psalm of the need to tell the story of God’s salvation to future generations. There is a retelling of the Exodus story. God fed them despite their complaining. They lacked faith in God’s wondrous works. 1 Corinthians 5 | Paul continues to write to a divided congregation; he reports of sexual immorality and the boasts of this person - this needs to be cleaned out; you are new and should act that way. Matthew

Monday - Pentecost 16 - Proper 20

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Jesus feeds 5,000 Wiki Commons Highlights & Mini-Bible Study Book of Common Praye r | Daily Office Readings Days of Pentecost We give you thanks, O God, we give you thanks, calling upon your Name and declaring all your wonderful deeds. Psalm 75:1 | Enriching Our Worship 1, p.19 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Readings Today | Monday | 25 September 2017 | Ps. 80; Ps. 77, [79]; 2 Kings 5:1–19; 1 Cor. 4:8–21; Matt. 5:21–26 Psalm 80  | Background This psalm tells a time of desolation, exile, repentance, restoration, salvation 1 Corinthians 4 Paul continues to write a divided congregation; you are rich already in wisdom in Christ; we apostles are persecuted for the faith; you are my beloved children; imitate me and I have sent Timothy to show you with way; don’t be arrogant, I would come to you with love. Matthew 5 Jesus teaches the comparison of the requirements of the Law and the higher stand