Tag Archives: Paul

The Third Sunday of Easter: Year C

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

Appearances Acts of the Apostles 9:1-6 (7-20) Psalm 30 Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 John continues this week in sharing stories about the resurrection appearances of Jesus. However, if we jump to today’s New Testament reading, we realize that appearances were … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

Beginning with the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10) in Year B, there is an 8-week, semi-continuous reading of Ephesians. If you offer a summer adult bible study, study this book may be of interest each week. The Letter of … Continue reading →

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1 Thessalonians

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

For the next few weeks, the New Testament readings in our lectionary come from Paul’s first letter to the Christians in Thessalonica. Written between 50 and 50 C.E., during Paul’s second missionary journey, the letter’s purpose is to express Paul’s … Continue reading →

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The 11th Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 17 Year A – August 28, 2011

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

The cost of discipleship Exodus 3:1-15 Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28 After Peter confesses that Jesus is “the Messiah, the Son of the living God” (16:16), Jesus reveals the ultimate purpose of his ministry. These words prove … Continue reading →

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The 4th Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 10 Year A – July 10, 2011

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

Sow within us, God Genesis 25:19-34 Psalm 119:105-112 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The Third Discourse of Matthew 13 consists of a number of parables on why some hear and accept the Gospel, while others reject it. This was an … Continue reading →

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The 3rd Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 9 Year A – July 3, 2011

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

The relief of following Jesus Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Psalm 45:11-18 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Romans 7:15-25a Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Today’s Gospel offers familiar words of comfort, as it is said during the Holy Eucharist, Rite I (BCP 332): Come … Continue reading →

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The First Sunday in Lent: Year A – March 13, 2011

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

Renunciation Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 During Lent in Year A, the readings provide a primer in Christianity as outlined in Paul’s letters to the Romans and Ephesians. These epistle readings pick up the theme from … Continue reading →

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Epiphany’s Epistle: 1 Corinthians

Posted on January 11, 2011 by

Beginning with the Second Sunday after the Epiphany (in Year A), a serialized reading of 1 Corinthians begins for the Epistle (meaning “letter”) New Testament reading. (Note: these readings will not usually be in thematic harmony with the other appointed … Continue reading →

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Proper 29: Year C – November 21, 2010

Posted on November 15, 2010 by

Christ the King Jeremiah 21:1-6 Canticle 4 or Canticle 16 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43 Today our readings show us what it means that Jesus is King. We conclude each church calendar year recognizing Christ’s sovereignty. Our liturgy on this Sunday … Continue reading →

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Proper 27: Year C – November 7, 2010

Posted on October 31, 2010 by

  The resurrection of the dead is proclaimed   Haggai 1:15b – 2:9 Psalm 145:1-5, 18-22 or Psalm 98 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Luke 20:27-38 We are coming to the concluding weeks of the season of Pentecost. Our next season, … Continue reading →

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