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The Power of the Parable - A Hymn for the Nameless (Part 1)
The Power of the Parable - A Hymn for the Nameless (Part 1)
by SPCK - John Dominic Crossan
7 A Hymn for the Nameless By the late afternoon of September 2, 31 BCE, Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt had escaped the surrounding squadrons of Octavian and Agrippa, picked up Mark Antony from his abandoned flagship, and fled with him to Alexandria and double suicide…
the second intercessions handbook - PRAYING FOR THOSE YOU FORGET
the second intercessions handbook - PRAYING FOR THOSE YOU FORGET
by SPCK - John Pritchard
(75) PRAYING FOR THOSE YOU FORGET One of the things that can make Christians feel most guilty is not praying for people for whom we have promised to pray. I’ve felt worst of all when someone has come up and thanked me for my prayers (which have apparently been wonderfully effecti…
John The People's Commentary - Jesus - The One from Above
John The People's Commentary - Jesus - The One from Above
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
Jesus - The One from Above This last section is ‘free floating’ like 3:16–21; again it is unclear who is the speaker. John the Baptist started talking in 3:27 and some translations continue his speech through to 3:36, while others make this a comment by the evangelist…
John The People's Commentary - The Father & I Are One
John The People's Commentary - The Father & I Are One
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
The Father & I Are One The debates between Jesus and “the Jews” about his identity have revealed much about his relationship with God. After healing the paralysed man, Jesus called God his Father, saying that he could only do what his Father wanted…
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs for Everyone - Let Me Tell You Another Story
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs for Everyone - Let Me Tell You Another Story
by SPCK - John Goldingay
Let Me Tell You Another Story On the way out of chapel yesterday, we bumped into the provost (his position stands midway between being the principal and the vice-principal in U.K. terms). Before he became provost a few months ago, we had dinner with him and his wife, but we have …
The Act of Prayer Year C - Proper 6 - Year C
The Act of Prayer Year C - Proper 6 - Year C
by BRF - John Birch
Proper 6 Year C Opening prayer In the meeting of our lives, Lord, be the focus of all we are; in the singing of the hymns, the prayers that we shall make, the reading of your word and the preaching of the same. In the meeting of our lives, Lord, be the focus of all we are…
Fresh Thoughts for Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 91 22/11/15
Fresh Thoughts for Sunday - Fresh Thoughts For Sunday Issue 91 22/11/15
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…
Mark The Peoples' Bible Commentary - The Mission Begins in Galilee