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 Bible in a Year : 1 Kings 8–9 Luke 21:1–19

  Solid food is for the mature. Hebrews 5:14 But solid food belongs to those who are (   mature )   of full age, that is, those who, because of  ( practice )   use, have their senses exercised (   Is. 7:15; Phil. 1:9 )  to discern both good and evil.   The New King James Version . Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982. Print.

  Reflect & Pray In simple terms, how would you explain the gospel? How can you avoid expecting people who aren’t believers in Jesus to think or behave as you do? Jesus, thank You for reaching me in ways I could understand.

  Today's Scripture Hebrews 5:11–6:2   ( NIV ) Insight Believers in Jesus need to be able to explain their faith in easily understood terms. Still, the writer of Hebrews was, in fact, urging his readers to “move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity” ( 6:1 ). This section of the letter contains a hint of exasperation with these believers. They had stagnated. Yet, there’s a strong thread of encouragement throughout Hebrews. The writer is laying out the case for Jesus as superior to everything else ( chs. 1–5 ); now, he wants to build up these believers. “We are convinced of better things in your case,” he wrote, “the things that have to do with salvation” ( 6:9 ). Later, he exhorts his readers to emulate the faithful who’d gone before them ( ch. 11 ) and to “run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus” ( 12:1–2 ).

 By: Rev. Lynwood F. Mundy Hebrews 5:11-6:2        11  of whom  [ John 16:12 ] ; Heb. 7:1–22 )  we have much to say, and hard to explain, since you have become  [ Matt. 13:15 ]  dull of hearing. Spiritual Immaturity 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the (   sayings, Scriptures )   oracles of God; and you have come to need ( 1 Cor. 3:1–3; 1 Pet. 2:2 )  milk and not solid food.  13 For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is ( Eph. 4:14 )  a babe.  14 But solid food belongs to those who are ( mature )   of full age, that is, those who because of  ( practice )   use have their senses exercised ( Is. 7:15; Phil. 1:9 )  to discern both good and evil. The Peril of Not Progressing 6:1 Therefore, ( Heb. 5:12 )  leaving the discussion of the eleme...

Leviticus 19:18 18  You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord. Romans 13:9 9  For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not bear false witness,” “You shall not covet,” and if there is any other commandment, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”    Philipps, H. David. Old Testament Quotes in the New Testament . Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009. Print.

  Friday, April 30, 2021, | Pentecostarion Fourth Friday after Pascha Bright Vestments On the same date: James the Apostle and Brother of John the Theologian Epistle Acts 10:44–11:10 Gospel John 8:21–30   Byzantine Lectionary (Gregorian) . Faithlife; Bellingham, WA, 2015; 2015. Print. Fri, Apr 30, 2021 (Apr 17, 2021) | Holy Week Holy Friday Vespers Dark Vestments Old Testament Exodus 33:11–23 Old Testament Job 42:12–16 Old Testament Isaiah 52:13–54:1 Epistle 1 Corinthians 1:18–2:2 Gospel Matthew 27:1–38, Luke 23:39–43, Matthew 27:39–54, John 19:31–37, Matthew 27:55–61   Byzantine Lectionary (Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print. Friday, April 30, 2021, | Holy Week Holy Friday Vespers Dark Vestments On the same date: James the Apostle and Brother of John the Theologian Old Testament Exodus 33:11–23 Old Testament Job 42:12–16 Old Testament Isaiah 52:13–54:1 Epistle 1...

  Friday, April 30, 2021, | Easter Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter Year 1 On the same date: Eve of SS. Philip and James, Evening Prayer Psalms (Morning) Psalm 40, 54 Psalms (Evening) Psalm 51 Old Testament Wisdom of Solomon 6:12–23 New Testament Colossians 3:1–11 Gospel Luke 7:1–17  The Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2010. Print. Friday, April 30, 2021 | Eastertide Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter Morning Prayer On the same date: Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter, Evening Prayer; Eve of St. Philip and St. James, Evening Prayer Psalm Psalm 94 First Reading Exodus 33:7 Second Reading Hebrews 11:1–16  Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer (1928) Daily Office Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print. Friday, April 30, 2021, | Easter Friday before the Fifth Sunday of Easter Year B Psalm Psalm 22:25–31 First Reading Amos 8...

  April 30: They’re Futile; This Isn’t Joshua 22:10–24:33 ; 2 Corinthians 13:11–14 ; Psalm 60:1–12 If you knew it was time to die, to say goodbye for good, what would you say? How would your final hoorah sound? In an episode of Northern Exposure, Dr. Joel Fleischman is convinced that he is dying. Joel, who is usually conservative, begins risking everything: he drives a motorcycle way too fast without a helmet, gets a ticket that he rips up, and eventually crashes the bike—all while feeling no remorse. He then returns to his office to learn that he is actually fine; his doctor’s initial inclination was incorrect. Almost immediately, he becomes angry that he didn’t know his fate earlier. In his recklessness, he could have prematurely ended his life. The risks you take when you think your life is over are quite different from those you’re willing to take when you think you’re fine. The things you say, the person you are, would be very different if you knew tomorrow was your last ...

  Bible in a Year : 1 Kings 6–7 Luke 20:27–47

  If you do this and God so commands, you will be able to stand the strain, and all these people will go home satisfied. Exodus 18:23 23 If you do this thing, and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all this people will also go to their ( Ex. 16:29 )  place in peace.”   The New King James Version . Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982. Print.

  Reflect & Pray How can you trust God by asking for help or offering help to someone in leadership this week? How has He provided you the support of trustworthy people? Father God, thank You for never asking me to handle life without Your help or the support of others.

  Today's Scripture Exodus 18:13–23  ( NIV ) Insight In the first half of  Exodus 18 , Moses’ father-in-law is called Jethro ( vv. 1, 5, 9, 12 ). But in  Exodus 2 , when we first meet the man who will become Moses’ father-in law, he’s called Reuel ( vv. 18, 20 ). Then,  Numbers 10:29  refers to “Hobab son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses’ father-in-law.” Are Jethro and Reuel two different people? Scholars believe that Jethro may have been a title, or that Moses’ father-in-law went by two different names.  Exodus 2:18 ,  20  and  3:1  use the names interchangeably. And in 2:16 and 3:1 the man is referred to as a “priest of Midian.” This is the man who advises Moses in  Exodus 18 .

By: Rev. Lynwood F. Mundy Exodus 18:13-23 And so it was, on the next day, that Moses ( Deut. 33:4, 5; Matt. 23:2 )  sat to judge the people; and the people stood before Moses from morning until evening.   14 So when Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he did for the people, he said, “What is this thing that you are doing for the people? Why do you alone (   Sit as judge)  sit, and all the people stand before you from morning until evening?” 15 And Moses said to his father-in-law, “Because ( Lev. 24:12; Num. 9:6, 8; 27:5; Deut. 17:8–13 )  the people come to me to inquire of God.   16 When they have ( Ex. 24:14; Deut. 19:17 )  a ( dispute)  difficulty, they come to me, and I judge between one and another; and I make known the statutes of God and His laws.” 17 So Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “The thing that you do is not good.  18 Both you and these people who are with you will surely wear yourselves out. For this thin...

Psalm 69:22–23 22  Let their table become a snare before them, And their well-being a trap.  23 Let their eyes be darkened, so that they do not see; And make their loins shake continually. Romans 11:9–10 9  And David says: “Let their table become a snare and a trap, A stumbling block and a recompense to them .  10  Let their eyes be darkened, so that they do not see,And bow down their back always.”  Philipps, H. David. Old Testament Quotes in the New Testament . Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009. Print.

  Thursday, April 29, 2021 | Pentecostarion Fourth Thursday after Pascha Bright Vestments Epistle Acts 10:34–43 Gospel John 8:12–20   Byzantine Lectionary (Gregorian) . Faithlife; Bellingham, WA, 2015; 2015. Print. Thu, Apr 29, 2021 (Apr 16, 2021) | Holy Week Holy Thursday Dark Vestments On the same date: The Twelve Passion Gospels, Holy Friday Matins (Thursday Evening) Matins Gospel Luke 22:1–39 Epistle 1 Corinthians 11:23–32 Gospel Matthew 26:1–20, John 13:3–17, Matthew 26:21–39, Luke 22:43–45, Matthew 26:40–27:2   Byzantine Lectionary (Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print. Thursday, April 29, 2021 | Holy Week Holy Thursday Dark Vestments On the same date: The Twelve Passion Gospels, Holy Friday Matins (Thursday Evening) Matins Gospel Luke 22:1–39 Epistle 1 Corinthians 11:23–32 Gospel Matthew 26:1–20, John 13:3–17, Matthew 26:21–39, Luke 22:43–45, Matthew 26:40–27:2   B...

  Thursday, April 29, 2021 | Easter Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter Year 1 Psalms (Morning) Psalm 50 Psalms (Evening) (Psalm 59, 60) or Psalm 114, 115 Old Testament Wisdom of Solomon 5:9–23 New Testament Colossians 2:8–23 Gospel Luke 6:39–49  The Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2010. Print. Thursday, April 29, 2021 | Eastertide Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter Morning Prayer On the same date: Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter, Evening Prayer Psalm Psalm 91 First Reading Exodus 32:21–24, 30–34 Second Reading Hebrews 10:26  Episcopal Church. Book of Common Prayer (1928) Daily Office Lectionary . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print. Thursday, April 29, 2021 | Easter Thursday before the Fifth Sunday of Easter Year B Psalm Psalm 22:25–31 First Reading Amos 8:1–7 Second Reading Acts 8:1b–8  Consultation on Common Text...