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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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