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Lectionary Bible Study - Texts for Epiphany 3

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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...

Day 16 - Church in Jerusalem Persecuted

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Antonio de Bellis ,  The Liberation of St. Peter , early 1640s Wikipedia Monday, 25 January 2021 Third Week of Epiphany Bible in Time: New Testament Study Day 16 The year that we are studying | 44 CE/ad Today: Acts 12 | Revo. pp. 67 - 69 Tomorrow : Acts Not Mentioned | Revo. pp. 71- 72 January Assignments Calendar February Assignments Calendar Prayer Suggestion:  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. Book of Common Prayer, Collect for the Third Sunday of Epiphany Dear Friends in Christ, Edwards Key points - The years are 44 CE Herod kills James and arrests Peter. Angel of the Lord breaks Peter out and Peter escapes out of town. Herod kills the prison guards Herod is struck down for enjoying being compared to a god. ...

Sunday - Pentecost - Proper 20

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https://request.org.uk/jesus/teaching/the-sermon-on-the-mount-the-law/# My Quick Bible Study & Prayers Based on Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Readings in the Pentecost Season Opening Sentence | Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 | BCP p. 78 | Amazing Grace Daily Office Prayers | Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives worship Readings | Biblegateway.com | Sunday Psalm 93, 96 & 34 Esther 3:1––4:3* James 1:19-27 Matt. 6:1-6, 16-18 Psalm 98 | Praise the Lord with a new song! God’s love endures forever for everyone. Let the entire creation praise the Lord! James 1 | Let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; Expel all rankness in your life; Be doers of the word; Bridle your tongue; Be pure before God Matthew 6 | Jesus continues to preach the Sermon on the Mount;...

Sunday - Pentecost - Proper 9

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http://www.freebibleimages.org/photos/jesus-calls-disciples/ Quick Highlights, Bible Study & Prayers Based on Book of Common Prayer Daily Office Readings in the Pentecost Season Opening Sentence | Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come! Revelation 4:8 | BCP p. 77 Pray this way or this way or this way or this way or this way . Alternatives Readings | Biblegateway.com |  Sunday Ps 146, 147 & 111, 112, 113 | Num. 27:12-23 | Acts 19:11-20 | Mark 1:14-20 Psalm  146 | Background | Praise the Lord for as long as I live; Praise the Creator who gives all things; Praise the Lord for loving everyone. Acts 19 | God did extraordinary through Paul - healings of all sorts; Others were using Jesus name from Paul and it did not work; All praised the name of Jesus for the wondrous things. The Word of the Lord grew mightily. Mark 1 | Background John is arrested; Jesus begins the ministry ...