This is an exercise in Sacred Reading, or Lectio Divina on Matthew 5:13-20. It is an excellent preparation for Eucharist on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Instructions on Lectio Divina http://www.congregationaldevelopment.co… Readings for Sunday http://www.lectionarypage.net/…/AEpi5_R… Join our Facebook Page to keep up with the latest videos Sacred Reading. https://www.facebook.com/WeeklyLectio Join our sister site for regular videos featuring the Way of Prayer https://www.facebook.com/The-Way-of-Prayer-109508320461235

This is an exercise in Sacred Reading, or Lectio Divina on Luke 2:22-40. It is an excellent preparation for Eucharist on Sunday, February 2, 2020 – The Feast of the Presenation Instructions on Lectio Divina http://www.congregationaldevelopment.co… Readings for Sunday http://www.lectionarypage.net/…/AEpi2_R… Join our Facebook Page to keep up with the latest videos Sacred Reading. https://www.facebook.com/WeeklyLectio Join our sister site for regular videos featuring the Way of Prayer https://www.facebook.com/The-Way-of-Prayer-109508320461235

Exegetical Notes on 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, together with all those who in every place call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind-- just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you-- so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lor...

This is an exercise in Sacred Reading, or Lectio Divina on John 1:29-42.   It is an excellent preparation for Eucharist on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Instructions on Lectio Divina http://www.congregationaldevelopment.com/means-of-grace-hope-of-glory/2019/10/8/lectio-divina.html Readings for Sunday http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Epiphany/AEpi2_RCL.html Join our Facebook Page to keep up with the latest videos Sacred Reading. https://www.facebook.com/WeeklyLectio Join our sister site for regular videos featuring the Way of Prayer https://www.facebook.com/The-Way-of-Prayer-109508320461235

Exegetical Notes on Matthew 3:13-17 Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented. And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” Observation: Jesus travelled from Galilee to where John was baptizing Jesus desired to be baptized John didn’t want to Claimed he needed to be baptized by Jesus Jesus said it is necessary to fulfill all righteousness John agreed Jesus was baptized The heavens were opened Spirit of God descended like a dove and landed on him...

Exegetical Notes on Matthew 2:1-12 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, "In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: `And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.'" Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, "Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, ...

Luke 2:1-20 (NRSV) In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see--...