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  Bible in a Year : Ezekiel 37–39 2 Peter 2

  Malachi 3:3 ( Is. 1:25; Dan. 12:10; Zech. 13:9 )  He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi, And ( Or  refine )   purge them as gold and silver, That they may  [ 1 Pet. 2:5 ]  offer to the Lord An offering in righteousness. The New King James Version . Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982. Print.

Reflect & Pray Why are you sometimes tempted to give God your leftovers or damaged goods? In what ways will you give Him your best today? Mighty God, please help me place You first and give You my best.  

Today's Scripture Malachi 1:8–14 (NIV) Insight  Malachi confronted the people of Israel for their lack of respect and honor for God. This was demonstrated by their disregard for the purity of their sacrifices. They brought sacrifices that were blind, lame, and sick ( 1:8 ). In contrast, God required that the sacrifices brought to Him be without defect (see   Leviticus 1:3 ,   10 ;   3:1 ,   6 ;   4:3 ,   23 ,   28 ,   32 ). God gave good gifts to the Israelites, and He expected they’d offer good gifts to Him in return. Offering a defective sacrifice was a sign of disrespect; they were performing a ritual rather than honoring God from the heart.  

By: Rev. Lynwood F. Mundy Malachi 1:8-14   And ( Lev. 22:22; Deut. 15:19–23 )  when you offer the blind as a sacrifice, Is it not evil? And when you offer the lame and sick, Is it not evil? Offer it then to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he   [ Job 42:8 ]  accept ( Lit.  lift up your face )   you favorably?” Says the Lord of hosts. 9 “But now entreat God’s favor, That He may be gracious to us. ( Hos. 13:9 )  While this is being done by your hands, Will He accept you, favorably?” Says the Lord of hosts. 10 “Who is there even among you who would shut the doors, ( 1 Cor. 9:13 )  So that you would not kindle fire on My altar in vain? I have no pleasure in you,” Says the Lord of hosts, ( Is. 1:11 )   “Nor will I accept an offering from your hands. 11 For ( Is. 59:19 )  from the rising of the sun, even to its going down, My name shall be great  ( Is. 60:3, 5 )  among the Gentiles; ...

Pride During the 2000–01 Football Season, Tampa Bay wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson made headlines before a game with his former team, the New York Jets. When Keyshawn was traded, his starting place in the New York lineup was given to the smaller and slower Wayne Chrebet. Johnson contrasted himself with his former teammate in the October 2, 2000 edition of Sports Illustrated by saying, “You’re trying to compare a flashlight to a star. Flashlights only last so long. A star is in the sky forever.” Yet when the two teams met on the field, the flashlight shone brighter. The star, Keyshawn Johnson, caught only one pass for minimal yardage, while the flashlight, Wayne Chrebet, caught the game-winning pass with fifty-two seconds left in regulation. Perhaps Johnson’s comments motivated Chrebet to reach new heights in his game. They certainly didn’t do anything for Johnson. Johnson isn’t the first athlete to learn that his field's performance always gets the last word. Don’t get me wrong...

  Monday, November 30, 2020, | Fixed Feasts Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called Dark Vestments On the same date: Twenty-Seventh Monday after Pentecost Matins Gospel Matthew 2:13–23 ( Greek ) or Matthew 4:18–23 ( Slavic ) Epistle 1 Corinthians 4:9–16 Gospel John 1:35   Byzantine Lectionary (Gregorian) . Faithlife; Bellingham, WA, 2015; 2015. Print. Mon, Nov 30, 2020 (Nov 17, 2020) | Octoechos Twenty-Sixth Monday after Pentecost Dark Vestments Epistle 1 Timothy 1:1–7 Gospel Luke 14:12–15   Byzantine Lectionary (Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print. Monday, November 30, 2020, | Fixed Feasts Holy Apostle Andrew the First-Called Dark Vestments On the same date: Twenty-Sixth Monday after Pentecost Matins Gospel Matthew 2:13–23 ( Greek ) or Matthew 4:18–23 ( Slavic ) Epistle 1 Corinthians 4:9–16 Gospel John 1:35   Byzantine Lectionary (Revised Julian) . Faithlife; Bellingham, W...

  Monday, November 30, 2020, | Feast Saint Andrew, Apostle Years 1 & 2 | Roman Missal | Lectionary First Reading Romans 10:9–18 Response Psalm 19:10 or John 6:63c Psalm Psalm 19:8–11 Gospel Acclamation Matthew 4:19 Gospel Matthew 4:18–22   Catholic Daily Readings . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2009. Print. Monday, November 30, 2020, | Holy Day St. Andrew Morning Prayer Years 1 & 2 On the same date: St. Andrew, Evening Prayer Psalms Psalm 34 Old Testament Isaiah 49:1–6 New Testament 1 Corinthians 4:1–16  The Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2010. Print. Monday, November 30, 2020, | Holy Days St. Andrew Morning Prayer On the same date: St. Andrew, Evening Prayer Psalm Psalm 34 First Reading Isaiah 55:1–5 Second Reading John 1:35–42  Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer (1928) Daily Office Lectionary . Bellingham, WA:...

  November 30: Do Not Turn to Folly 2 Kings 23:28–25:30; Ephesians 6:1–24 ; Proverbs 9:13–18 I have a problem with criticism. Being one of the youngest in a large, opinionated family, I quickly learned how to stand up for myself and get my way as a young child. I learned to deflect teasing. I also learned I had a knack for ignoring reprimands—punishment free (there are certain, inalienable rights that shouldn’t be bestowed on the youngest). The louder I projected my voice, the better; the more stubborn my stance, the more respect I earned. I wish I could say it was a phase that I quickly grew out of. When we’re challenged by others, we often interpret the wisdom offered as criticism instead. We defensively deflect feedback like beams of light, hoping they’ll land in their rightful place (our neighbor’s darkness, and not our own). This type of reaction can become second nature to us. Even messages in the church are soon meant for others: “I wish [insert person who is currently an...

  Bible in a Year : Ezekiel 35–36 2 Peter 1

 Isaiah 25:6 6 And in  [ Is. 2:2–4; 56:7 ] this mountain ( Prov. 9:2; Matt. 22:4 )  The Lord of hosts will make for  [ Dan. 7:14; Matt. 8:11 ]  all people A feast of ( Li t.  fat things )   choice pieces, A feast of ( wines matured on the sediment)  wines on the lees , Of fat things full of marrow, Of well-refined wines on the lees.   The New King James Version . Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982. Print.

  Reflect & Pray What makes you long for God to make what is bittersweet again? While you wait for Jesus’ return, what are some things you can do to make others’ bitter experience sweet again? God, as I witness and experience so much pain, suffering, ruin, and death, sometimes it’s difficult to believe You’ll make what is bittersweet again. Help me to put my hope in You, the One who’s promised to give me beauty for ashes and joy for mourning.

  November 29 Lesson  13 ( KJV ) Impartial Love Devotional Reading:   Matthew 12:1–8 Background  Scripture :   James 2 James 2:1–13 1 My brethren have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with persons' respect. 2 For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; 3 And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: 4 Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? 5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God has chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom he hath promised to them that love him? 6 But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats? 7 Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called? 8 If ye fulfill the...

Sunday, November 29, 2020, | Octoechos Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Dark Vestments Matins Gospel Luke 24:1–12 Epistle Ephesians 5:9–19 Gospel Luke 18:18–27 (30th Sunday, Greek ) or Luke 13:10–17 (27th Sunday, Slavic )   Byzantine Lectionary (Gregorian) . Faithlife; Bellingham, WA, 2015; 2015. Print. Sun, Nov 29, 2020 (Nov 16, 2020) | Fixed Feasts Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew Dark Vestments On the same date: Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Epistle Romans 10:11–11:2 ( Greek ) or 1 Corinthians 4:9–16 ( Slavic ) Gospel Matthew 9:9–13   Byzantine Lectionary (Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print. Sunday, November 29, 2020, | Octoechos Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Dark Vestments Matins Gospel Mark 16:9–20 Epistle Ephesians 4:1–6 Gospel Luke 18:18–27 (30th Sunday, Greek ) or Luke 13:10–17 (27th Sunday, Slavic )   Byzantine Lectionary (Revised Julian) . Faithlif...