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Photo - DWE, Suttons Bay Dawning, Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 3:00 pm E piphany’s focus is light and the bringer of light on the path! Study Notes T ext Isaiah 9:1-4 | 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 | Matthew 4:12-23 The Collect Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.  Amen. Old Testament Isaiah 9:1-4 Vs. 9:1 - The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali = Z and N refer to the Assyrian annexation of Israelite tribal territories following defeat in 732 BCE. Z and N are a part of the Galilee area Vs. 9:2-4 - Part of royal song of thanksgiving in hope of a new Davidic rule.  Moving from darkness to light Liberation from oppression (yoke, bar, rod) to light Day of Midian = Gideon’s defeat of Midian in Judges 7:15-25 Gloom until the day of God I...

Bible in Time 2016 Readings for Next Week Book of Common Prayer - Daily Office Lectionary Third week after Epiphany Note: Click texts to read them.... Sunday | 24 January 2016 | Third Sunday after Epiphany Ps. 63:1–8 (9–11) Ps. 98; Ps. 103; Gen. 13:2–18; Gal. 2:1–10; Mark 7:31–37 Monday | 25 January 2016 | Ps. 19; Isaiah 45:18–25; Philippians 3:4b–11; Ps. 119:89–112; Acts 9:1–22 Tuesday | 26 January 2016 | Ps. 45; Ps. 47 48; Gen. 15:1–11 17–21; Heb. 9:1–14; John 5:1–18 Wednesday | 27 January 2016 | Ps. 119:49–72; Ps. 49 [53]; Gen. 16:1–14; Heb. 9:15–28; John 5:19–29 Thursday | 28 January 2016 | Ps. 50; Ps. [59 60] or 118; Gen. 16:15—17:14; Heb. 10:1–10; John 5:30–47 Friday | 29 January 2016 | Ps. 40 54; Ps. 51; Gen. 17:15–27; Heb. 10:11–25; John 6:1–15 Saturday | 30 January 2016 | Ps. 55; Ps. 138 139:1–17 (18–23); Gen. 18:1–16; Heb. 10:26–39; John 6:16–27 Click on scripture reference to go to readings in Biblegateway.com . Listings from Daily Office Read...

Opening Sentence Their sound has gone out into all lands, and their message to the ends of the world.  Psalm 19:4 Read | Wednesday | 6 January 2016 | Epiphany | Ps. 46 97; Ps. 96 100; Isa. 49:1–7; Rev. 21:22–27; Matt. 12:14–21 Antônio Parreiras [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons Reflection | Psalm 46  -  Literary type | Hymn of Zion  |  click here The God of all creation is with us at all times; God is our stronghold and strength; be quiet and know God is God.  Isaiah 49 - Listen, O you coastlands, the Lord will save you and has appointed your savior; all will recognize the Savior's rule. Revelation 21 -  God says see I make all things new; rule of God; new Jerusalem; no temple for God is the temple. Matthew 12 - Pharisees (religious leaders) plot against Jesus; Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophet Isaiah through a way of peace. Source |  Morning Office in Audio |   Click here  |  ...