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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 […]
bible blog 1071
This blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings along with a headline from world news: World leaders meet in Northern Ireland 1 Samuel 1:21 – 2:11 21 The husband, Elkanah, went up with all his household to offer the yearly sacrifice to Adonai and fulfill his vow. 22 But Hannah did not go up, […]
bible blog 1070
At the start of the week this blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary daily readings, along with a headline from world news President Rohani promises moderation and wisdom in Iran Luke 20:9-19 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) Jesus tells the people a pointed story 9-16 Then he turned to the people and told them this […]
bible blog 1069
A short Sunday blog offers a meditation on the Common Lectionary reading for today. Matthew 18:1-14 J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS) Jesus commends the simplicity of children 18 It was at this time that the disciples came to Jesus with the question, “Who is really greatest in the kingdom of Heaven?” 2-4 Jesus called a little child […]
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