Lectionary 19/01/2020
Lectionary Readings
Isaiah 49:1-7
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - The Second Sunday of Epiphany Year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - The Second Sunday of Epiphany Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
The Second Sunday of Epiphany - Year A Isaiah 49: 1-7 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9 John 1: 29-42 Our question to Isaiah is always, ‘Who is the Servant?’ Israel, replies the prophet (Isaiah 49.3). But the far harder question is, ‘Who is Israel?’ To this, Isaiah gives three concentric answ…
Clouds and Glory Year A - The Second Sunday of Epiphany - Year A
Clouds and Glory Year A - The Second Sunday of Epiphany - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
The Second Sunday of Epiphany Isaiah 49. 1-7: Ps. 40. 1-11 : 1 Corinthians 1. 1-9 : John 1. 29-42 O Lord our God, you call us in the depths of our being, you have a purpose for us: open our ears to your call, open our hearts to your love, open our minds to your purpose, that we m…
Lectionary Reflections Year A - The Second Sunday of Epiphany Year A
Lectionary Reflections Year A - The Second Sunday of Epiphany Year A
by SPCK - Jane Williams
The Second Sunday of Epiphany - Year A Isaiah 49.1–7 1 Corinthians 1.1–9 John 1.29–42 To be called by God is a thing of joy and terror, in about equal measures. The Corinthians are largely experiencing the excitement, at present, but their walk of discipleship will certainly lead…
A laser like tongue used when speaking God's word
A laser like tongue used when speaking God's word
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: A laser like tongue used when speaking God’s word Second Sunday after Epiphany Isaiah 49: 1 – 7; John 1: 29 – 42 A laser like tongue used when speaking God’s word, an arc-light to shine through the crass or absurd. The prophet had spoken of just such a voice, embodied in Jo…
Poem-At this point
Poem-At this point
by Marjorie Dobson
Poem: At this point At this point Jesus stated clearly that his message and God’s love were for the whole world. At this point the visiting Greeks felt at home, because it was all Greek to them. At this point the Chosen People realised that Jesus had to go, before he destroyed …
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Second Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Second Sunday after Epiphany - Year A
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Second Sunday after Epiphany - Year A Order of Service contains: Opening Hymn: Prayer: Welcoming God Hymn: Reading: Isaiah 49:1-7 Hymn: Reading John 1:29-42 Sermon idea: Failure – Reflection on John 1:29-42 Hymn: Prayer: God who has called us Hymn: Blessing Andrew Pratt (born 1…
Here the herald calls the nations
Here the herald calls the nations
by Andrew Pratt
Here the herald calls the nations, pointing to the path to peace, making clear the way for God-head, bringing freedom and release. Hear the word that he is preaching, ‘turn again toward God’s way’. See the Lord of life is coming, greet the Lord’s expected day. Verse 3 follows Tun…
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...
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