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(2). After Epiphany (Book Of Common Prayer).
Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 7, 2025 (message contributor)
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1. First Sunday After Epiphany (B C P).
Contributed on Jan 7, 2025
Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalm 72:1-8, Zechariah 8:1-8, Romans 12:1-5, Luke 2:41-52. A). THE REIGN OF MESSIAH. Psalm 72:1-8. The name of Solomon is associated with this Psalm, and it is quite possible that this sacred song was premiered on the occasion of his coronation. However, Christians recognise Jesus as the ...read more
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2. Second Sunday After Epiphany (B C P).
Contributed on Jan 7, 2025
Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalm 107:13-22, 2 Kings 4:1-17, Romans 12:6-16a, John 2:1-11. A). SIN AND DELIVERANCE. Psalm 107:13-22. This reading begins and ends with a “crying out” to the LORD, His deliverance, and a call to praise. In the first of the two examples here, the petitioners were portrayed as people who ...read more
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3. Third Sunday After Epiphany (B C P).
Contributed on Jan 17, 2025
Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalm 102:15-22, 2 Kings 6:14-23, Romans 12:16-21, Matthew 8:1-13. A). THE SET TIME. Psalm 102:15-22. The immediate context of these verses speaks of how the eternal LORD shall yet ‘have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come’ (cf. Psalm 102:13). This ...read more
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4. Fourth Sunday After Epiphany (B C P).
Contributed on Jan 30, 2025
Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalm 97:1-12, 1 Samuel 10:17-24, Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 8:23-34. A). A PSALM OF PROCLAMATION. Psalm 97:1-12. I. This Psalm is not just another enthronement Psalm: but a declaration of the One whose kingdom has been - and is being, and will yet be - revealed in creation, providence, and ...read more
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5. Fifth Sunday After Epiphany (B C P).
Contributed on Feb 4, 2025
Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalm 118:14-21, Hosea 6:4-6, Colossians 3:12-17, Matthew 13:24-30. A). THE LORD MY SALVATION. Psalm 118:14-21. This Psalm is the last of the processional Psalms which were sung by pilgrims on their way up to Jerusalem for the great Jewish feasts. There are echoes of the Passover, and ...read more
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6. Sixth Sunday After Epiphany (B C P).
Contributed on Feb 13, 2025
Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalm 96:1-13, Isaiah 4:2-6, 1 John 3:1-8, Matthew 24:23-31. A). THE GREATER CANTATA. Psalm 96:1-13. Psalms 93-100 are sometimes known as the “enthronement” Psalms. Yet this is not the enthronement of any earthly king (Psalm 93:1; Psalm 97:1; Psalm 99:1). Many of the words of this particular ...read more
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7. Septuagesima (B C P).
Contributed on Feb 12, 2025
Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalm 9:10-20, Genesis 1:1-5, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Matthew 20:1-16. A). THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTS OF THE LORD. Psalm 9:10-20. This Psalm opens as a song of praise and rejoicing in the LORD (Psalm 9:1-2). The Psalmist is particularly thankful for the LORD’s support in the face of wicked enemies ...read more