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  Bible in a Year : Job 17–19 Acts 10:1–23

 Philippians 4:12 ( 1 Cor. 4:11 )  I know how to ( live humbly )  b e abased, and I know how to ( live in prosperity )   abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full an d to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.     The New King James Version . Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982. Print.

  Reflect & Pray How has leaning on Jesus helped you to find peace? In what areas of your life are you struggling right now? How could you commit them to God? Saving Christ, thank You for giving me courage and hope. When I feel weak, help me to find strength in You.

  Today's Scripture Philippians 4:10–13   ( NIV ) Insight Paul’s letter to the Philippian believers is one of his Prison Epistles, so called because they were composed during his time of incarceration by the Roman authorities. It’s from his imprisonment that Paul discusses the “secret of being content” ( 4:12 ). There’s an interesting split between how Paul describes his circumstances and his response to them. He “knows” what his circumstances are: he’s experienced plenty, want, and hunger. But his response of contentment has been “learned” ( v. 11 ). In other words, his contentment wasn’t a natural response to his difficult circumstances. He had to experience hardship and, by God’s strength,  learn  how to respond ( v. 13 ).

 By: Rev. Lynwood F. Mundy Philippians 4:10-13 Philippian Generosity 10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last ( 2 Cor. 11:9; Phil. 2:30 )  your ( you have revived your care )  c are for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.   11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, ( 2 Cor. 9:8; 1 Tim. 6:6, 8; Heb. 13:5 )  to be content:   12 ( 1 Cor. 4:11 )  I know how to ( live humbly )  be abased, and I know how to ( live in prosperity )  a bound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.   13 I can do all things ( John 15:5 )  through ( NU  Him who )   Christ who strengthens me.   The New King James Version . Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982. Print.

Genesis 21:10 10  Therefore she said to Abraham, “Cast out this bondwoman and her son; for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, namely with Isaac.”   Galatians 4:30 30  Nevertheless what does the Scripture say? “ Cast out the bondwoman and her son, for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the freewoman. ”  Philipps, H. David. Old Testament Quotes in the New Testament . Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009. Print.  

  Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | Fixed Feasts Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles Dark Vestments On the same date: Sixth Wednesday after Pentecost Epistle 1 Corinthians 4:9–16 Gospel Matthew 9:36, 10:1–8 ( Slavic )   Byzantine Lectionary (Gregorian) . Faithlife; Bellingham, WA, 2015; 2015. Print. Wed, Jun 30, 2021 (Jun 17, 2021) | Octoechos Second Wednesday after Pentecost Bright Vestments Epistle Romans 4:13–25 Gospel Matthew 7:21–23   Byzantine Lectionary (Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print. Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | Fixed Feasts Synaxis of the Twelve Apostles Dark Vestments On the same date: Second Wednesday after Pentecost Epistle 1 Corinthians 4:9–16 Gospel Matthew 9:36, 10:1–8 ( Slavic )   Byzantine Lectionary (Revised Julian) . Faithlife; Bellingham, WA, 2015; 2015. Print.

  Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | After Pentecost Proper 8, Wednesday Year 1 Psalms (Morning) Psalm 119:145–176 Psalms (Evening) Psalm 128, 129, 130 Old Testament 1 Samuel 12:1–6, 16–25 New Testament Acts 8:14–25 Gospel Luke 23:1–12  The Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2010. Print. Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | Trinity Season Wednesday of the Fifth Week after Trinity Morning Prayer On the same date: Wednesday of the Fifth Week after Trinity, Evening Prayer Psalm Psalm 125, 138 First Reading Judges 16:15–22 Second Reading Luke 8:40  Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer (1928) Daily Office Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print. Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | After Pentecost Wednesday after Proper 8 Year B Psalm, First Reading & Second Reading, Option I Psalm Psalm 88 First Reading 2 Kings 20:1–11 (Complementary) Second Reading Mark 9:14–29 o

  June 30: By Your Example Esther 8:1–10:3; 3 John 5–15 ; Psalm 118:17–29 By nature, we are creatures of imitation. Children mimic the traits of their parents, and even in later life, we are influenced by the habits of our friends. People naturally imitate, even if they don’t realize it or intend to. This is one reason why “lead by example” is such a powerful principle. It’s also why leaders can change the direction of a whole community—for better or worse ( Jas 3:1 ). Diotrephes, an ambitious member of the early church who misused his power, was unwilling to heed the advice of John and others who reprimanded him. In his letter to Gaius, a church leader known for his faithfulness and love, John gives this advice regarding Diotrephes: “Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God” ( 3 John 11 ). Throughout his letters, John emphasizes that people’s actions reflect their hearts. Unfortunately, di

  Bible in a Year : Job 14–16 Acts 9:22–43

 1 Timothy 10:6-11 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. The Good Confession 11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.    The New King James Version . Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982. Print.

  Reflect & Pray What’s your passion in life? How might you pursue traits that will make you more like Jesus? God, I want to grow to become more Christlike. Help me cooperate with what You’re trying to teach me.

  Today's Scripture 1 Timothy 6:6–12  ( NIV ) Insight In  1 Timothy 6:6–7 , the apostle Paul states, “Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.” His words are reminiscent of Job’s: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The L ord  gave, and the L ord  has taken away; may the name of the L ord  be praised” ( Job 1:21 ). Yet these men differed in more than the suffering they endured, for Paul knew why he suffered whereas Job didn’t. Paul was “fight[ing] the good fight of the faith” ( 1 Timothy 6:12 ), and he understood that trials and persecution often accompanied this spiritual battle. As  2 Corinthians 11  details, Paul’s life as an apostle included beatings, stoning, prison, hunger, thirst, and more. Yet Paul had “learned to be content whatever the circumstances . . . through him who [gave him] strength” ( Philippians 4:11–13 ). By:  Alyson Kieda

 By: Rev. Lynwood F. Mundy 1 Timothy 6:6-12 Now godliness with ( Phil. 4:11; Heb. 13:5 )  contentment is great gain.   7 For we brought nothing into this world, ( NU omits  and it is certain )  and it is  ( Job 1:21; Ps. 49:17; Eccl. 5:15 )  certain we can carry nothing out.  8 And having food and clothing, with these, we shall be ( Prov. 30:8, 9 )  content.  9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.  10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. The Good Confession 11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness.  12 Fight, the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of

Isaiah 54:1 1  “Sing, O barren, You who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, You who have not labored with child! For more are the children of the desolate Than the children of the married woman,” says the Lord. Galatians 4:27 27  For it is written:  “Rejoice, O barren, You who do not bear! Break forth and shout, You who are not in labor! For the desolate has many more children than she who has a husband.”          A  Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009. Print.

  Tuesday, June 29, 2021, | Fixed Feasts Holy Apostles Peter and Paul Dark Vestments Matins Gospel John 21:15–25 Epistle 2 Corinthians 11:21–12:9 Gospel Matthew 16:13–19   Byzantine Lectionary (Gregorian) . Faithlife; Bellingham, WA, 2015; 2015. Print. Tue, Jun 29, 2021 (Jun 16, 2021) | Octoechos Second Tuesday after Pentecost Bright Vestments Epistle Romans 4:4–12 Gospel Matthew 7:15–21   Byzantine Lectionary (Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print. Tuesday, June 29, 2021, | Fixed Feasts Holy Apostles Peter and Paul Dark Vestments Matins Gospel John 21:15–25 Epistle 2 Corinthians 11:21–12:9 Gospel Matthew 16:13–19   Byzantine Lectionary (Revised Julian) . Faithlife; Bellingham, WA, 2015; 2015. Print.

  Tuesday, June 29, 2021, | Holy Day SS. Peter and Paul Morning Prayer Years 1 & 2 On the same date: SS. Peter and Paul, Evening Prayer Psalms Psalm 66 Old Testament Ezekiel 2:1–7 New Testament Acts 11:1–18  The Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2010. Print. Tuesday, June 29, 2021, | Holy Days St. Peter Morning Prayer On the same date: St. Peter, Evening Prayer Psalm Psalm 22:23 First Reading Ezekiel 2:1–7 Second Reading Acts 11:1–18 or Acts 3 (before Trinity III)  Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer (1928) Daily Office Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print. Tuesday, June 29, 2021, | After Pentecost Tuesday after Proper 8 Year B Psalm, First Reading & Second Reading, Option I Psalm Psalm 88 First Reading Leviticus 15:19–31 (Complementary) Second Reading 2 Corinthians 9:1–5 or Psalm, First Reading & Second Reading, Option II

  June 29: Behind the Scenes Esther 3:1–7:10 ; 3 John 1:1–4; Psalm 117:1–118:16 Sometimes life can look so bleak that it seems as if all hope is gone. This was the situation for Esther and Mordecai: “Letters were sent by couriers to all the provinces of the king to destroy, to kill, and to annihilate all the Jews, both young and old, women and children” ( Esth 3:13 ). Genocide was upon Esther, Mordecai, and their people, and it seemed that little could be done. Yet God unexpectedly used Esther to do His work and made Mordecai a hero for thwarting the enemies’ plan to destroy God’s people ( Esth 5–7 ). As a result, the people who wanted to kill Mordecai ended up dead ( Esth 7:7–10 ). But these events depicted more than poetic justice; they provide an example of hope in the midst of adversity. This story shows that God is at work even when we don’t realize He is there—when even prayer feels like a waste of energy. While God is not a “character” in the book of Esther , His presence