Monthly Archives: June 2013
bible blog 1081
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: Huge Crowds challenge Morsi and Islamic Brotherhood 1 Samuel 9:15-10:1 Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) 15 The day before Sha’ul arrived, Adonai had given Sh’mu’el a revelation: 16 “Tomorrow at about this time I will send you a man from […]
bible blog 1080
Today’s blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: Dying for it-property boom in Kabul 1 Samuel 9:1-14 Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) 9 There was a man from Binyamin named Kish the son of Avi’el, the son of Tz’ror, the son of B’khorat, the son of Afiach, the […]
bible blog 1079
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: Emir of Qatar abdicates in favour of his son 1 Samuel 8:1-22 Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) 8 When Sh’mu’el grew old, he appointed his sons as judges over Isra’el. 2 His firstborn was named Yo’el, while his second son was […]
bible blog 1078
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: POPE WELCOMES NATIVE ARGENTINIAN LEADER 1 Samuel 7:2-17 Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) 2 From the day that the ark arrived in Kiryat-Ye‘arim a long time elapsed, twenty years; and all the people of Isra’el yearned for Adonai. 3 Sh’mu’el […]
bible blog 1077
Apologies to those who look for this blog earlier in the day. I’ve had many commitments. Today’s blog reflects on the strange story of the Ark of the Covenant in Samuel; and provides a headline for the day from world news Germany demands apology for UK spying on German citizens 1 Samuel 6:1-16 Complete Jewish […]
bible blog 1076
Today’s blog is a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily reading which is following the marvellous books of Samuel. A headline from world news is added. Snowden-the image of freedom? 1 Samuel 5:1-12 Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) 5 The P’lishtim had captured the ark of God and brought it from Even-‘Ezer to Ashdod. 2 Then the P’lishtim […]
bible blog 1075
Today’s blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: 4 US SENATORS TRY TO BAR GIVING ARMS TO SYRIAN REBELS 1 Samuel 4:1-11 Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) 4 So the word of Sh’mu’el came to all Isra’el. Isra’el went out to fight against the P’lishtim, setting […]
bible blog 1074
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: BRAZIL: AN UNWELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE STREETS? 1 Samuel 3:1-21 Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) 3 The child Sh’mu’el continued ministering to Adonai under ‘Eli’s direction. Now, in those days Adonai rarely spoke, and visions were few. 2 Once, during […]
bible blog 1073
This blog offers a mediation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: SILENT PROTEST IN TURKEY 1 Samuel 2:27-36 Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) 27 A man of God came to ‘Eli and told him, “Here is what Adonai says: ‘Didn’t I reveal myself to your ancestor’s clan when they were […]
bible blog 1072
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: BARBARA STREISAND CRITICISES JEWISH LEADERS FOR EXCLUDING WOMEN 1 Samuel 2:12-26 Complete Jewish Bible (CJB) 12 ‘Eli’s sons were scoundrels who had no regard for Adonai. 13 The rule these priests followed in dealing with the people was that […]
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