I just thought I would share that I bought this 1959 Children’s Bible from e-bay which I found quite by chance while I was looking for something else. It is the "Children's Bible: God's Word to our Young Folk", first published in German as "Bilderbibel". The text is by W. Hillman OFM, and the illustrations … Continue reading Serendipity!
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Glorify!
Readings Revised Common Lectionary Readings For Ascension Acts 1:1-11 Ephesians 1:15-23 Luke 24:44-53 Psalm 47 or Psalm 93 For the Seventh Sunday in Eastertide Acts 1:6-14 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 John 17:1-11 Psalm 68:1-10, 33-36 Comments and Questions Ascension Day is not one of the festivals I experienced growing up. It was rarely mentioned during … Continue reading Glorify!
If Ye Love Me
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Sixth Sunday in Eastertide year A: Acts 17:22-31 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 Psalm 66:7-18 Jesus said, ”If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of … Continue reading If Ye Love Me
Behar – Bechukotai
Readings for this week's double portion: Behar - On the Mountain and Bechukotai - My StatutesTorah: Leviticus 25:1-27:34Haftarah: Jeremiah 32:6-27, 16:19-17:14NT: Luke 4:16-21, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18New Testament selections vary. These selections are from the Galilee Calendar.Outline SummarySabbath YearsThe Year of JubileeRedeeming the PoorRedeeming ServantsIdolatryBlessings of ObediencePenalties for DisobedienceLaws Concerning DedicationsTithesNotesThis portion establishes the principle that … Continue reading Behar – Bechukotai
I am the Way
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Fifth Sunday in Eastertide year A (10th May 2020) Acts 7:55-60 1 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know … Continue reading I am the Way
I am the Gate
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Fourth Sunday in Eastertide year A (3rd May 2020) Acts 2:42-47 1 Peter 2:19-25 John 10:1-10 Psalm 23 "Very truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and bandits; but the sheep did not listen to them. I am … Continue reading I am the Gate
Emor – Speak!
ReadingsTorah: Leviticus 21:1 - 24:23Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15-31NT: Matthew 5:38-42, Galatians 3:26-29Outline SummaryThe Holiness of the PriestsThe Holiness of the OfferingsThe Appointed Feasts(Photo credit: Hebrew for Christians)NotesThis passage covers the rules of Holiness for the Priests and the Offerings they bring, as well as the yearly cycle of appointed feasts.The central axis of the chiastic structure … Continue reading Emor – Speak!
Acharei Mot – Kedoshim
Readings for the double portion of Acharei Mot and Kedoshim: Torah: Leviticus chapters 16-20 Haftarah: Ezekiel 22:1–19 (A); 22:1–16 (S) and Ezekiel 22:1–19 (A); 22:1–16 (S)* New Testament selections vary. The Complete Jewish Bible suggests: NT: Romans 3:19–28; 9:30 –10:13; 1 Corinthians 5:1–13 with 2 Corinthians 2:1–11; Galatians 3:10–14; Messianic Jews (Hebrews) 7:23–10:25 and Mattityahu … Continue reading Acharei Mot – Kedoshim
Road to Emmaus
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the Third Sunday in Eastertide, Year A Acts 2:14a,36-41 1 Peter 1:17-23 Luke 24:13-35 Psalm 116:1-3, 10-17 Texts, together with the Collect prayer may be found at https://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Easter/AEaster3_RCL.html The Gospel reading this week tells the lovely story of two disciples who are still in despair after the crucifixion despite hearing … Continue reading Road to Emmaus
Doubting Thomas
Revised Common Lectionary Readings for the second Sunday in Eastertide year A Acts 2:14a,22-32 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 Psalm 16 I am planning to resume my weekly Torah portion summaries, and I thought now would be as good a time as any to start doing the same for the RCL Gospel readings. ~~~~~~♡~~~~~~ This … Continue reading Doubting Thomas
Shepherdess: On the Fringe 