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The gospel is beginning
The gospel is beginning
by Andrew Pratt
A hymn about the beginning of Jesus ministry (Mark 1 – ‘this is the beginning of the gospel...) with allusion to the wedding at Cana in Galilee (John 2)), Jesus words in the Synagogue after reading from the scroll (Luke 4), and our continued commitment to living out the gospel. L…
Exodus and Leviticus - A Rule of Life
Exodus and Leviticus - A Rule of Life
by SPCK - John Goldingay
A Rule of Life EXODUS 20: 1- 21 As a seminary professor in England, it was my task to ask the students who were my particular pastoral responsibility about their rule of life. The idea of a rule of life had become popular, though maybe the idea was more popular than actually keep…
John The People's Commentary - Belief, Blindness and Fear
John The People's Commentary - Belief, Blindness and Fear
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
Belief, Blindness and Fear We have suggested that John’s gospel is a two-act drama, with this section as an interlude (see on 1:19 and 11:1 above). The central actor, Jesus, is working very hard! He was not merely on stage for most of Act One, but at the centre of the action…
The Act of Prayer Year B - First Sunday of Christmas Year B
The Act of Prayer Year B - First Sunday of Christmas Year B
by BRF - John Birch
First Sunday of Christmas Year B Opening prayer We join with creation and the angels above in praising our maker and redeemer for the wonders around us, the glory of his grace, and the Christ-child, born in a stable who is salvation for all people upon earth…
Traces of Glory Year B - Bible Sunday - Year B
Traces of Glory Year B - Bible Sunday - Year B
by SPCK - David Adam
Bible Sunday Father, we give you thanks for your holy word spoken of old by the prophets and apostles, for all that is written in the Scriptures, that is proclaimed by evangelists and preachers; we pray that we may heed your word and come to know the Word made flesh, even Jesus C…
Great Christian Thinkers - 8 St. Cyprian