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Traces of Glory Year B - Proper 19 - Year B
Traces of Glory Year B - Proper 19 - Year B
by SPCK - David Adam
Proper 19 O Lord, as Peter confessed you as Christ, give us boldness to proclaim your redeeming love and saving power in the world; may we be ready to beat the cross and give ourselves for others and the advancement of your kingdom; we ask this in your Name, Jesus our Lord, who w…
PAUL AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD - The Request
PAUL AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD - The Request
by SPCK - N T Wright
Part 1: PAUL AND HIS WORLD Chapter One RETURN OF THE RUNAWAY? 1. A World of Difference (iii) The Request So what is Paul asking for? Onesimus has come to him, has been converted, and is now being sent back to his master. What is Paul’s request? Despite those who have suggested th…
Trinity - Trinity In Lights
Trinity - Trinity In Lights
by Andy Lindley
Its the physicist in me - but look at your TV screens, the tri-coloured pixels make up the images you see. Working together to create an experience of the world. God, in three persons, in perfect harmony, allowing us to know him in fullness. When the three colours combine, yo…
Working Together
Working Together
by Andy Lindley
Mission, to share the gospel is lost. A groyne without planks, doesnt do its job, theGroyne posts, at Sandsend, but for me an image of a church of unconnected people, or a denomination of unconnected churches. Each rooted, each strong, each taking care of their own spiritual l…
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - The Seventh Sunday of Easter Year B
Lectionary Reflections - Year B - The Seventh Sunday of Easter Year B
by SPCK - Jane Williams
The Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 1.15-17, 21-26 1John 5.9-13 John 17.6-19 What would you like people to pray for on your behalf? What is your most usual – truthful – prayer request? Does Jesus’s prayer for his disciples match your expectations in any way? This prayer comes as Je…
John THE PEOPLE’S BIBLE COMMENTARY - Jesus Prays for the Church
John THE PEOPLE’S BIBLE COMMENTARY - Jesus Prays for the Church
by BRF - Richard A. Burridge
Jesus Prays for the Church ‘Jesus has prayed to return to the glory he shared with God his Father before the creation (17:1–5). He has also prayed for his disciples whom he will leave behind in the world, although they are not of the world; the key to this balancing act is found …
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 - Rich and Poor Meet
Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs for Everyone - Rich and Poor Meet
by SPCK - John Goldingay
Rich and Poor Meet Getting dressed this morning, I noticed there was no change in my pocket. I remembered giving my change to someone in the street and wondering whether I was helping him get a meal or just get another drink…
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 6 (1.1) The Problem
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 6 (1.1) The Problem
by SPCK-Kenneth E. Bailey
The Problem This first essay is composed of four sections that are as follows: 1.1. The Problem: Divisions, Baptism and the Cross (1:10-16) 1.2. The Wisdom and Power of God: The Cross (1:17–2:2) 1.3. The Wisdom of God: Revealed Through the Spirit (2:3-16) 1.4. Christian Unity: Pa…
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 25 Worship
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 25 Worship
by SPCK-Kenneth E. Bailey
Worship Men and Women in the Church Leaving aside the introduction (1:1-9) and final remarks, 1 Corinthians is composed of five essays. By way of review, these are: The Cross and Christian Unity (1:10–4:16) Sex: Men and Women in the Human Family (4:17–7:40) Christian and Pagan: F…
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 32 Resurrection
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes - 32 Resurrection
by SPCK-Kenneth E. Bailey
Resurrection The Message and the Validity of Faith 1 Corinthians 15:1-20 This final essay completes the circle of five essays that make up the epistle. These are: The Cross and Christian Unity (1:10–4:16) Sex: Men and Women in the Human Family (4:17–7:40) Christian and Pagan: Fre…
Parallel Lives of Jesus - 2d Shared Narrative Features