Bible Readings, Amos 8:1-12. Amos sees a vision of a basket of ripe fruit, which God explains indicates that Israel is ripe for judgement. Amos then prophesies God’s judgement against the corruption of God’s people, and the famine of hearing God’s word that is to come. Psalm 52. David speaks words of judgement against Doeg,...
2 Kings 5:1-14. Elisha is visited by Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, who has a serious skin disease. He instructs him through a messenger to wash himself seven times in the Jordan, which, after some complaining, Naaman does, and Psalm 30. David celebrates God’s deliverance, healing and mercy, and...
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14. Elijah is taken up to heaven and Elisha receives his cloak and his spirit. Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20. The Psalmist cries out to God, remembering God’s miraculous work in saving Israel through Moses and Aaron. Galatians 5:1, 13-25. Christ gives us freedom, but not as an excuse to engage in destructive behaviour....
Bible Readings. 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a. God instructs Elijah to go to Mount Sinai, and comes to him there. At Elijah’s cave he experiences wind, earthquake and fire, but God’s voice is only heard in the whisper that follows. In spite of his fear at the threats against his life, God leads him back...
Bible Readings. Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31. Wisdom sings of being with God at the creation of the world,and of humanity. Psalm 8. A song of God’s majesty, and the honour God has given to humanity. Romans 5:1-5. In Christ, God has given us peace and a place of privilege, and has also strengthened us by giving...
Acts 2:1-21. The believers are filled with the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, and they start to praise God in various languages. Psalm 104:26-36. The world and all its creatures depend on God for provision and breath – which leads the Psalmist to commit to praise God. Romans 8:14-17. God has given us...
Lord of Light, shine upon these words the very truth of your being, that we may read and be brought into deeper relationship with you. Amen. Acts 16:16-34. After casting a demon out of a fortune-telling slave girl, Paul & Silas are imprisoned. They continue to worship even while in jail, and the prison bursts...
Bible Readings. Acts 16:9-15. In response to Paul’s vision, he and his companions go to Macedonia, where they preach to a group of women in Philippi. Lydia, from Thyatira (thus, a foreigner) is one of those who receive the Gospel message, and she immediately offers hospitality to Paul and his friends. Psalm 67. An invitational...
Bible Readings, Lord of Light, shine upon these words the very truth of your being, that we may read and be brought into deeper relationship with you. Amen. Acts 11:1-18. Peter explains to the believers in Jerusalem how the Holy Spirit was received by Gentiles in Caesarea. Psalm 148. A psalm exhorting all of creation...
Bible Readings. Acts 9:36-43. Peter raises Tabitha of Joppa which brings many people to faith. Psalm 23. David’s famous Psalm of thanksgiving, praise and confidence in God for the gift of life. Revelation 7:9-17. The hosts of heaven praise God, and the martyrs rejoice in the God who is their Shepherd. John 10:22-30. Jesus speaks...
