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Eco LEctionary September 11
Eco LEctionary September 11
by Keynsham Methodist Church Eco Group
ECO-HINTS FROM THE LECTIONARY September 2011 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time—Year A 4 September 2010 Ezekiel 33: 7-11 Psalm 119: 33-40 Romans 13: 8-14 Matthew 18: 15-20 In Ezekiel, the Lord has warned the watchman. It is now the watchman’s task to warn the rest. If you see the eco m…
Mark The Peoples' Bible Commentary - The Temple to be Destroyed
Mark The Peoples' Bible Commentary - The Temple to be Destroyed
by BRF - Dick France
The Temple to be Destroyed The temple has been the scene of most of Jesus’ activity and teaching since he arrived in Jerusalem. Now he leaves it, never to return, and as he leaves he utters words which must have shocked his disciples profoundly. No wonder that yet again some of t…
The Women's Bible Commentary - Concern for the Poor
The Women's Bible Commentary - Concern for the Poor
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
Concern for the Poor Deuteronomy is both inclusive (of those comprising “Israel”) and, at the same time, exclusive (of non-Israelites). It is composed by and addressed to urban elite and at the same time, expresses a much-noted concern for the poor. Deuteronomy 14 reframes the ti…
The Women's Bible Commentary - Preparations for Leaving Sinai
The Women's Bible Commentary - Preparations for Leaving Sinai
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
Part One: The Old Generation (Numbers 1-25) Preparations for Leaving Sinai Although Part One of the book concerns the rebellious failure of the exodus generation, there are no narratives of rebellion in the opening chapters. Topics covered include census reports, the sacred dutie…
The Women's Bible Commentary - Sexualized Social Evil
The Women's Bible Commentary - Sexualized Social Evil
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
Sexualized Social Evil Isaiah 3 continues to reflect on the corrupt elite of Jerusalem. Two groups are targeted. Verses 1–12 describe the removal of male leadership and the resulting chaos, while 3:16–4:1 describes the coming disgrace of wealthy women and of the city itself…
The Women's Bible Commentary - Women Are without Wisdom
The Women's Bible Commentary - Women Are without Wisdom
by SPCK - Newsom, Ringe and Lapsley
Women Are without Wisdom Ecclesiastes speaks highly of the relationship between men, but also of the relationship a man can have with his wife (9:9). He makes frequent reference to mothers and wombs, grounding human existence in them (4:14)…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Proper 22 (27) - Year B
Times and Seasons - Full Service - Proper 22 (27) - Year B
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
Eighteenth after Trinity Proper 22 (27) - Year B Service contents: Hymn: Christ is alive! Let Christians sing or Now in the face of Christ we see Psalm 26 Prayer: Perceptive God Hymn: Give to me, Lord, a thankful heart or Sometimes the Bible seems unreal Reading: Job 1:1, 2:1-10 …
glimpses of glory - The Third Sunday of Epiphany - Year C
glimpses of glory - The Third Sunday of Epiphany - Year C
by SPCK - David Adam
The Third Sunday of Epiphany Lord as you have called us to share in your outreach of your love to the world, fill us with the power of your Spirit, that, in your strength and by your guidance, we may lead others to be aware of you, and live to your praise and glory, through Jesus…
Times and Seasons - Full Service - First Sunday after Christmas - Year C
Times and Seasons - Full Service - First Sunday after Christmas - Year C
by Andrew Pratt and Marjorie Dobson
First Sunday after Christmas Year C Service contains: Call to worship: For the ‘in between’ Sunday Hymn: Sing praise to God who reigns above or All life's praising fills creation Reading: Psalm 148 Prayer: Great God, your love Hymn: Great is thy faithfulness or Great god your lov…
Parallel Lives of Jesus - 5b Jerusalem, Passion, and Resurrection