December 8 Devotional (2020)

December 8, 2020Second Week of Advent Today’s readings: Isaiah 4:2-6; Acts 11:1-18; Essay: “New Life through Baptism” The Invitatory Lord, open our lips. And our mouth shall proclaim your praise. [1] Let Thy merciful kindness, O Lord, be upon us. As we do put our trust in thee. O God, make speed to save us.

May 30, 2022 Devotional Bible Study

May 30, 2022Eastertide Today’s Readings:  Morningtide: Psalm 29, The glory of God Lesson: Flood and voice combine to cleanse us. Noontide: Exodus 40:16-38, God’s glory on the tabernacle Lesson: The sacred mountain and the sacred tent Eventide: Acts 16:35-40, The magistrates apologize to Paul and Silas Lesson: A right to justice under the civil law

The Ascension of our Lord

Image: Source Image: Traveler1116 / Getty May 26, 2022 Today’s Readings:  Acts 1:1-11, Jesus sends the apostles Psalm 47, God has gone up with a shout Ephesians 1:15-23, Seeing the risen and ascended Christ Luke 24:44-53, Christ present in all times and places Collect O Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ ascended

May 20, 2022 Devotional Bible Study

May 20, 2022Eastertide Today’s Readings:  Morningtide: Meditation: The loving care of an infinitely creative God Noontide: Proverbs 2:5-8, God gives wisdom Lesson: God guards and guides Eventide: Acts 16:1-8, Timothy accompanies Paul Lesson: Hunger for the prize Invocation The Lord is risen from the tomb who for our sakes hung upon the tree. Alleluia. GLORY

May 19, 2022 Devotional Bible Study

May 19, 2022Eastertide Today’s Readings:  Morningtide: Psalm 67, Let the nations be glad Lesson: God’s relationship with the entire globe Noontide: Proverbs 2:1-6, Knowledge of God like silver Lesson: The crown of the virtues Eventide: Acts 15:36-41, Paul and Barnabas part company Lesson: John Mark’s departing Invocation The Lord is risen from the tomb who

May 17, 2022 Devotional Bible Study

May 17, 2022Eastertide Today’s Readings:  Morningtide: 2 Samuel 1:4-27, David mourns Jonathan’s death Lesson: Jonathan’s love was deeper Noontide: Excerpt: “The Sayings of the Holy Desert Fathers” Eventide: Acts 11:27-30, Love embodied in care for others Lesson: The bearded ones Invocation The Lord is risen from the tomb who for our sakes hung upon the

May 16, 2022 Devotional Bible Study

May 16, 2022Eastertide Today’s Readings:  Morningtide: Psalm 133, How good it is to live in unity Lesson: Unity in Christ Noontide: 1 Samuel 20:1-23, 35-42, The love of David and Jonathan Lesson: Lasting loyalty and personal self-sacrifice Eventide: Acts 11:19-26, Christians in Antioch Lesson: The first place where believers were called Christians Invocation The Lord

May 10, 2022 Devotional Bible Study

May 10, 2022Eastertide Today’s Readings:  Morningtide: Ezekiel 45:1-12, God promises a sanctuary Lesson: He consecrates a place for Himself. Noontide: The Twelfth Station Of The Resurrection: The Ascension Eventide: Acts 9:32-35, The healing of paralyzed Aeneas Lesson: Signs proving the mercy and power of God Invocation O Lord, open our lips        and our mouth shall

May 3, 2022 Devotional Bible Study

May 3, 2022Eastertide Today’s Readings:  Morningtide: Ezekiel 1:26—2:1, Ezekiel’s vision of God’s glory Lesson: God’s holiness revealed Noontide: The Eighth Station of the Resurrection: Thomas  Eventide: Acts 26:1-18, Paul preaches before Agrippa Lesson: Kicking against the goads Invocation O Lord, open our lips        and our mouth shall proclaim your praise.  In your resurrection, O Christ, 

May 2, 2022 Devotional Bible Study

May 2, 2022Eastertide Today’s Readings:  Morningtide: Psalm 121, God will preserve your life Lesson: The Lord shall keep you from all evil. Noontide: Ezekiel 1:1-25, Ezekiel’s vision of four living creatures Lesson: Ezekiel’s Inaugural Vision Eventide: Acts 9:19b-31, Saul joins the apostles in Jerusalem Lesson: The persecutor became the persecuted Invocation O Lord, open our