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Traces of Glory Year B - Proper 23 - Year B
Traces of Glory Year B - Proper 23 - Year B
by SPCK - David Adam
Proper 23 Holy and Strong One, we praise you for Jesus Christ our great High Priest, who has entered into the fullness of the kingdom in heaven and opened for us a gate of glory. May we approach the throne of grace and boldness, and in time of need know your mercy and grace; thro…
The Women's Bible Commentary - Experience and the Critique of Tradition
The Women's Bible Commentary - Experience and the Critique of Tradition
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
Experience and the Critique of Tradition It is interesting that Job’s outburst against his wife is the last thing he says for some time. Apparently not acknowledging the presence of the three friends who come to comfort him, Job sits in silence for seven days. When he finally spe…
Times and Seasons - Full service - Proper 20 (25) - Year B
Times and Seasons - Full service - Proper 20 (25) - Year B
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Sixteenth after Trinity Proper 20 (25) - Year B Service contains: Hymn: Sing praise to God who reigns above or Oh the life of the world is a joy and a treasure or Responsive Prayer: Great God Psalm 1 Poem: Which way? Reading: Proverbs 31:10-31 Reflection: on Proverbs 31:10-31 Hym…
Isaiah for Everyone - Prophet as Crazy Man
Isaiah for Everyone - Prophet as Crazy Man
by SPCK - John Goldingay
Prophet as Crazy Man The installing of a professor in his or her “chair” is an occasion for making fun of the person as well as for making seriously congratulatory speeches. I was not surprised that when I was installed one of the people who had been asked to speak made fun of my…
The Women's Bible Commentary - Woman's Characters in the Book of Job
The Women's Bible Commentary - Woman's Characters in the Book of Job
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
Women Characters in the Book of Job Although they have only “bit parts,” Job’s daughters and his wife have long intrigued readers and commentators. Job’s daughters seem to have a status within the family that is more prominent than what is typically assumed about the position of …
Traces of Glory Year B - Proper 22 - Year B
Traces of Glory Year B - Proper 22 - Year B
by SPCK - David Adam
Proper 22 Good and Gracious God, your love is never-failing, Your heart is open to us, your presence never leaves us; Strengthen our faith, deepen our love for you and keep us in your ways; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God,…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Proper 19 (24) - Year B
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Proper 19 (24) - Year B
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Fifteenth after Trinity Proper 19 (24) - Year B Service Contains: Hymn: Sing praise to God who reigns above or Precious God you know no measure Meditation/prayer: Meditation isn’t always easy Reading: Proverbs 1:20-33 Hymn: O Breath of life, come sweeping through us or To simply …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Proper 18 (23) - Year B
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Proper 18 (23) - Year B
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Fourteenth after Trinity Proper 18 (23) - Year B Service Contains: Hymn: There’s a wideness in God’s mercy or God shows no partiality Prayer: God you are here Hymn: I heard the voice of Jesus say or God, you feel our pain and sorrow Reading: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 Poem: Safe…
Times and Seasons - Thirteenth after Full Service - Proper 17 (22) - Year B