Sabbath, Read: Bible in a Year - ODB
Bible in a Year: 1 Kings 1–2; Luke 19:28–48
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Sabbath, Insight - ODB
Insight The book of Ecclesiastes provides little clue to its date, but the author— “the Teacher” or “Preacher” —is by most believed to be Solomon, “son of David, king in Jerusalem” ( Ecclesiastes 1:1 ). Yet others believe the author could well be an editor-author writing of the lessons of Solomon’s life in the tradition of wisdom. What is the book’s purpose? Michael Eaton in his commentary on Ecclesiastes states, “It defends the life of faith in a generous God by pointing to the grimness of the alternative.” He summarizes the Preacher’s purpose as “to drive us to see that God is there, that he is good and generous, and that only such an outlook makes life coherent and fulfilling.” By: Alyson Kieda
Sabbath, Excerpt - ODB
The artist of the painting I admired, Gerard Curtis Delano, understood that. “ God [gave] me a talent to create beauty,” he once said, “and this is what He wanted me to do.” Seeing such beauty, how can we respond? We can thank God for eternity to come while pausing to enjoy the glory we already see. By Patricia Raybon
The International KJV Sunday school Lesson, Outline
April 28 Lesson 9 ( KJV ) Called to Make Disciples Devotional Reading: Colossians 3:12–17 Background Scripture : Matthew 28:16–20 ; Acts 1:6–8 Matthew 28:16–20 16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them. 17 And when they saw him , they worshipped him : but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Acts 1:6–8 6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him , saying, Lord , wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Fathe...
Sabbath, Daily Devotion's
April 27: Walking in Circles Joshua 18:1–19:9 ; 2 Corinthians 12:1–10 ; Psalm 56:1–13 I often wish things were more obvious. I ask God to help me understanding His timing so that I can easily act. I ask for everything to happen at the right moments. I ask Him to give me such clear directions that I can’t fail in following them. I used to think this was a good thing, but I realize now that all my questions could indicate a lack of faith. It seems that my questions lead to more questions. Like a man losing his memory in old age, I end up walking in circles around the block rather than finding my way home. Maybe it’s not the lack of knowing that disturbs me, but that when I really know what God wants, I will have to act. In general, this seems to be the problem with faith in western Christ ianity . We say we don’t know what God wants. However, if we’re honest with ourselves, perhaps we don’t really want to know what God wants. In our hearts, we’re certain that knowing will...
Sabbath, Byzantine Church Lectionary's
Saturday, April 27, 2019 | Pentecostarion Bright Saturday or Renewal Saturday Bright Vestments Epistle Acts 3:11–16 Gospel John 3:22–33 Byzantine Lectionary (Gregorian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2015. Print. Saturday, April 27, 2019 | Holy Week Holy Saturday Matins On the same date: Holy Saturday, Vespers; Holy Saturday, Liturgy Old Testament Ezekiel 37:1–14 Epistle 1 Corinthians 5:6–8 Epistle Galatians 3:13 , 14 Gospel Matthew 27:62–66 Byzantine Lectionary (Revised Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2015. Print. Sat, Apr 27, 2019 (Apr 14, 2019) | Holy Week Holy Saturday Matins On the same date: Holy Saturday, Vespers; Holy Saturday, Liturgy Old Testament Ezekiel 37:1–1 4 Epistle 1 Corinthians 5:6–8 Epistle Galatians 3:13 , 14 Gospel Matthew 27:62–66 Byzantine Lectionary (Julian) . Bellingham, WA: Faithlife, 2016. Print.