EXPLORING THE BIBLE
22 May 2022 Easter 6 Acts 16: 9-15
Lydia is also important as an illustration of the fact that, in many of the early Christian communities of the first century, women held significant leadership roles.
15 May 2022 Easter 5 Acts 11: 1-18
“What God has made clean, you must nor call profane.”
8 May 2022 Easter 4 Acts 9: 36-43
He knelt in prayer near the body and then said, “Tabitha, get up.” It’s hard to know who was more surprised: the crowds (when they saw Dorcas was alive again), … Peter, … or Tabitha herself.
1st May 2022 Easter 3 Acts 9:1-20
Despite his natural misgivings (Saul’s reputation had preceded his arrival in Damascus.), Ananias was able to provide that crucial nurture for Saul.
17 April – Easter Day – Isaiah 65:17-25, Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Acts 10:34-43, Luke 24:1-12
Easter Day Here again we have choices amongst readings. Why might we choose a particular pathway through them: our personal preference, the needs of those who may be present, prayerful thoughtful contemplation? My pathway is highlighted. Let me tell you an idle tale....
10 April 2022 Palm Sunday Is 50:4-9a, Ps 118:1-2, 19-29, Phil 2:5-11, Lk 19:28-40
I am amused by the picture of the disciples setting up the colt for Jesus and then setting Jesus on it.