Lectionary 03/04/2023
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Isaiah 42:1-9
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - The First Sunday of Epiphany Year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - The First Sunday of Epiphany Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
The First Sunday of Epiphany - Year A Isaiah 42: 1-9 Acts 10: 34-43 Matthew 3: 13-17 John’s baptism can easily seem a mere introduction, the soon-to-be-forgotten starting point. The early Church clearly didn’t see it like that, since John continues to haunt the story in all four …
Clouds and Glory Year A - The Baptism of Christ (The First Sunday of Epiphany) - Year A
Clouds and Glory Year A - The Baptism of Christ (The First Sunday of Epiphany) - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
The Baptism of Christ (The First Sunday of Epiphany) Isaiah 42.1-9: Ps. 29 : Acts 10. 34-43 : Matthew 3.13-17 Opening Prayer, Prayer of Intercession, The Peace and The Blessing. We give you thanks for our baptism, Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier. We give thanks for those who bro…
God is not partial
God is not partial
by Andrew Pratt
Epiphany 1 year A Isaiah 42: 1-9; Acts 10: 34-43 Matthew 3: 13-17 Hymn: God is not partial God is not partial, calls all the people, builds up the broken, comforts the frail, raises the fallen, walks with the outcast, loves without limits, love will not fail... Andrew Pratt (bo…
Lectionary Reflections Year A - The First Sunday of Epiphany Year A
Lectionary Reflections Year A - The First Sunday of Epiphany Year A
by SPCK - Jane Williams
The First Sunday of Epiphany - Year A Isaiah 42.1–9 Acts 10.34–43 Matthew 3.13–17 Matthew’s is the only Gospel that shows any embarrassment about Jesus’s baptism by John the Baptist. In all of the Gospels, John knows that his baptism is a temporary measure, but he also knows that…
LWPT Meditations - First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
LWPT Meditations - First Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – First Sunday in Ordinary Time Yr A Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17 There are different faces of God revealed in today’s readings, and in Matthew’s gospel the three persons of the Trinity come together at the baptism of Jesus, as his ministry beg…
LWPT Meditations - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
LWPT Meditations - Second Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – Second Sunday Ordinary Time Yr A Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-11 John 1:29-42 There is the shock of sudden recognition in the gospel reading today. It is an experience some of us have, perhaps once in a lifetime, when we see in someone or in an event, the fulfilment of …
Times and Seasons - Who will sound the urgent message
Times and Seasons - Who will sound the urgent message
by Andrew Pratt
Who will sound the urgent message? Who can make the people hear? God is coming here in person, long expected, drawing near. Who will recognise the God-head? How are we to make him known? Will he have a throne of glory? Will he wear a royal crown? Verse 3 follows Tune CROSS OF JES…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - First Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - First Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
First Sunday after Epiphany Year A Baptism of the Lord Order of Service contains: Opening Hymn Prayer: based on Psalm 29 Reading - Isaiah 42:1-9 Hymn Reading - Matthew 3:13-17 Hymn Sermon ideas: Meditation: Promise Drama/monologue: John and Jesus Hymn Prayer: God, you set us on …
Assist us with your favour, Lord
Assist us with your favour, Lord
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn is based on the description of the Lord's Servant in Isaiah 42:1-4 with his mission of bringing justice to every nation. We, Christians, now have the mandate to be ambassadors for world-wide justice. THE QUEST FOR JUSTICE - Isaiah 42:1-4 Assist us with your favour, Lord…
THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - "My Servant" Israel
THE WOMEN'S BIBLE COMMENTARY - "My Servant" Israel
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
Beginning in chapter 41, Israel is proffered a re-envisioned role as God’s servant. The relationship between Israel and the servant was obscured for decades by Bernhard Duhm’s theory of four servant songs in chapters 42, 49, 50, and 53, discontinuous with their contexts...
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 149
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 149
by Twelvebaskets Ltd
A selection of commentary, reflection and prayer ideas from various Christian authors and the full bible texts from the NRSV for this week's lectionary. NOW INCLUDING SERIALISED BOOKS FROM SPCK AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BRF. Check below for details. Subscribe to Fresh Thoughts For S…
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by Jonathan Miller
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