Real Opportunity for Christ's Light

Augustine of Hippo would describe the relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament this way: “The new is in the old concealed; the old is in the new revealed.”

Thursday • 9/1/2022

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 37:1-18; Job 16:16-22; 17:1,13-16 (per BCP) or Job 16,17; Acts 13:1-12; John 9:1-17

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3-4, BCP, p. 94)

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The Secret of the Bible

Agrippa’s self-idolatrous pretensions result in his becoming food for worms.

Wednesday • 8/31/2022 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 38; Job 12:1; 14:1-22; Acts 12:18-25; John 8:47-59 

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

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You Will Be Free Indeed

Peter is freed from jail by an angelic visitation.

Tuesday • 8/30/2022

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 26; Psalm 28; Job 12:1, 13:3-17,21-27 (per BCP) or Job 12:1; 13:1-27; Acts 12:1-17; John 8:33-47

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9-10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

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On Life in Crisis

That freedom comes when we hear above the chaotic noise around us the clear strong voice of the One that says: “I AM”

Monday • 8/29/2022

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 25; Job 12:1-6,13-25 (per BCP) or Job 12:1-25; Acts 11:19-30; John 8:21-32

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2-6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3-4, BCP, p. 94)

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Jesus, Be Our Life

Pitchers of water would be poured onto the altar anticipating the day Yahweh himself would provide ever-flowing and life-giving water. 

Friday • 8/26/2022

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 16; Psalm 17; Job 9:1-15,32-35 (per BCP) or Job 9:1-35; Acts 10:34-48; John 7:37-52

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6-11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9-10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

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Resting in Jesus' Hands

No matter how foggy the road ahead looks, the Lord Jesus knows what’s out there, and he is directing the traffic.

Thursday • 8/25/2022•

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 18:1-20; Job 8:1-10,20-22 (per BCP) or Job 8:1-22; Acts 10:17-33; John 7:14-36

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3-4, BCP, p. 94)

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Complaining in the Right Direction

I pray that your first instinct, like Job’s, will be to pray honestly and boldly (if humbly) to God.

Wednesday • 8/24/2022

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 119:1-24; Job 6:1; 7:1-21; Acts 10:1-16; John 7:1-13 

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

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Confident Faith

Job would rather lose his life than lose his faith.

Tuesday • 8/23/2022

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 5; Psalm 6; Job 6:1-4,8-15,21 (per BCP) or Job 6:1-30; Acts 9:32-43; John 6:60-71

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9-10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

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A Friend Indeed

Saul’s new friend is worthy of his name: “Barnabas,” which means “Son of Encouragement.”

Monday • 8/22/2022

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 1; Psalm 2; Psalm 3; Job 4:1; 5:1-27; Acts 9:19-31; John 6:52-59

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2-6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3-4, BCP, p. 94)

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Being There for a Friend

Something for each of us to remember when we see a friend in pain: they need our presence rather than our platitudes. 

Friday • 8/19/2022 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 140; Psalm 142; Job 2:1-13; Acts 9:1-9; John 6:27-40

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6-11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9-10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

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The Book of Job, A Timely Read

Every era, I think, has reason to feel Job is a timely read.

Thursday • 8/18/2022 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 131; Psalm 132; Psalm 133; Job 1:1-22; Acts 8:26-40; John 6:16-27

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3-4, BCP, p. 94)

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Longing for a Better Day

In John 6 Jesus launches the Eucharistic Feast.

Wednesday • 8/17/2022 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 119:145-176; Judges 18:16-31; Acts 8:14-25; John 6:1-15 

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

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"You Search the Scriptures ..."

You search the scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life.

Tuesday • 8/16/2022 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 121; Psalm 122; Psalm 123; Judges 18:1-15; Acts 8:1-13; John 5:30-47

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9-10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

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His Savior Has It Under Control

Although the narrative of God’s redemptive love meets opposition, Stephen knows his Savior has it under control.

Monday • 8/15/2022 •

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 106:1-18; Judges 17:1-13; Acts 7:44–8:1; John 5:19-29

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2-6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3-4, BCP, p. 94)

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When the Spirit Will Re-Mold Resistant Hearts

Samson is permitted to prefigure—if in a diminished way—One who will give his life for the rescue of his people.

Friday • 8/12/2022

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 102; Judges 14:20–15:20; Acts 7:17-29; John 4:43-54

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6-11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9-10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

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God Uses Flawed Messengers

Samson is strong and clever—a lion-slayer and a riddle-maker.

Thursday • 8/11/2022

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 105:1-22; Judges 14:1-19; Acts 6:15–7:16; John 4:27-42

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3-4, BCP, p. 94)

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A Divine Appointment

It turns out that a “divine appointment” awaits the celebrated “Woman at the Well.'“

Wednesday • 8/10/2022

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 101; Psalm 109; Judges 13:15-24; Acts 6:1-15; John 4:1-26

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1-3,11a,14c,18-19, BCP, p. 87); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68-79, BCP, p. 92)

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But If It Is from God

Rabbi Gamaliel, this powerful member of the Sanhedrin, argues for tolerance for the Jerusalem followers of Jesus.

Tuesday • 8/9/2022

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 97; Psalm 99; Judges 13:1-15; Acts 5:27-42; John 3:22-36

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9-10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

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His People's Shepherd

In John’s gospel, Jesus will reveal himself as that great I AM—as his people’s shepherd.

Monday • 8/8/2022

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 89; Judges 12:1-7; Acts 5:12-26; John 3:1-21

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2-6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3-4, BCP, p. 94)

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There Are Only Two Religions in the World

The Lord of History shows himself as the ultimate host who has saved the best wine (his Son) for last.

Friday • 8/5/2022

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 88; Judges 9:1-21; Acts 4:13-31; John 2:1-12 

This morning’s Canticles are: following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6-11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9-10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

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