Lectionary 28/02/2021
Lectionary Readings
Romans 4:13-25
Faith matter
Faith matter
by Marjorie Dobson
2nd Sunday in Lent Genesis 12: 1-4a Romans 4: 1-5, 13-17 Meditation: Faith matters Abraham could have stayed at home, safe and sheltered, lawful and loved. Why not? Many others were doing the same. Keeping their heads down and their noses clean. Why didn’t he do that? Surely God …
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 5 Year A
Twelve Months of Sundays Year A - Proper 5 Year A
by SPCK - N T Wright
Twelve Months of Sundays – Year A Ordinary Time Proper 5 Genesis 12.1–9 Romans 4.13–25 Matthew 9.9–13, 18–26 Abraham’s call (Abram, actually, at this stage; but just as we say the Archbishop was born in 1935, even though he wasn’t Archbishop then, so we don’t need to fuss about g…
Clouds and Glory Year A - Proper 5 - Year A
Clouds and Glory Year A - Proper 5 - Year A
by SPCK - David Adam
Proper 5 Sunday between 5 & 11 June (after Trinity) Genesis 12. 1-9 Hosea 5.15-6.6 Psalm. 33. 1-12 Psalm. 50. 7-15 Romans 4. 13-25 Matthew 9.9-13, 18-26 Lord, as you have called us, make us worthy of our calling. As we reach out to touch you, touch us, and we shall be changed, t…
Lectionary Reflections Year A - Proper 5 Year A
Lectionary Reflections Year A - Proper 5 Year A
by SPCK - Jane Williams
Lectionary reflections - Year A Ordinary Time Proper 5 Hosea 5.15—6.6 Romans 4.13–25 Matthew 9.9–13, 18–26 ‘I knew the great Apostle Paul. Buy me a drink, and I’ll tell you all about him. I used to act as his secretary, sometimes, which I knew, even then, was a great honour. Of…
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - The Second Sunday of Lent Year B
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - The Second Sunday of Lent Year B
by SPCK - Jane Williams
The Second Sunday of Lent Genesis 17.1–7, 15, 16 Romans 4.13–25 Mark 8.31–38 The Old Testament readings for Lent this year are encouraging us to think about covenants. Last week we had the covenant with Noah, this week we have Abraham, and next week – let me give you a sneak prev…
Prayer: Trust beyond imagination
Prayer: Trust beyond imagination
by Andrew Pratt
Prayer: Trust beyond imagination God, parent and guardian, stand by us in our weakness we pray, that when even our imagination can see no way through, a spark of faith is kept alive in our hearts; Kindle it, we pray. At those times when are tempted to challenge and condemn others…
LWPT Meditations - Second Sunday of Lent - Year B
LWPT Meditations - Second Sunday of Lent - Year B
by Susan Thorne
Meditation- 2nd Sun of Lent Year B Genesis 17 v 1-7,15-16 Psalm 22 23-31 Romans 4 v 13-25 Mark 8 v 31-38 When Jesus cried out those terrible words from the cross, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” he was speaking the first verse of Psalm 22 - actually a song of praise -…
LWPT Meditations - Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
LWPT Meditations - Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A
by Susan Thorne
Meditation – Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A Genesis 12:1-9 Psalm 33:1-12 Romans 4:13-25 Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 There had been the Fall (Genesis 3), the Flood (Genesis 6) and the disastrous Tower of Babel (Genesis 11). Then came a man whom God could call “friend” – Abram, lat…
Traces of Glory Year B - The Second Sunday of Lent - Year B
Traces of Glory Year B - The Second Sunday of Lent - Year B
by SPCK - David Adam
The Second Sunday of Lent To you, O Lord, be praise and glory, for the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ over death and hell; in him we are more than conquerors, for he has called us into eternal life. Lord, make us worthy of our calling that we may serve you in love and peace; th…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Second Sunday in Lent - Year B
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Second Sunday in Lent - Year B
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Second Sunday in Lent - Year B Service contents: Hymn: God has spoken, by his prophets or Bright morning maker, as your sun breaks through Psalm 22:23-31 Prayer: God who listens Hymn: Have faith in God, my heart or When my mind was double doubting, Reading: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 …
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 208
Fresh Thoughts For Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 208
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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