A weighty reminder for those of grace-initiated and grace-developed discernment: the OT and NT lections from the 1662 BCP, aside from the Psalms twice in February and Mark, are:
The august and discerning schedule and book is suffused with the Bible beyond the rank-and-file offerings in American churches.
During the readings, one needs to read the books themselves, discover themes, characters, characteristics, motifs, symbols, dates, issues of authorship, an integration with the narratives of the entire Bible, as well as applications for individuals, families, Churches and even nations. No small task.
Epiphany continues to expand on Advent and Christmas themes as we move to Lent and Easter themes, God's attributes, the fall and total depravity, Christ's life, the Cross, death, atonement and passion. A rich and heavy set of readings in February and March coordinated with discerning prayers.
Since all good counsels, all good thoughts, all good motions, all fruitful labours, and all good works arise from His Majesty's kindness, may His Merciful Majesty inform and sustain our meditations for our sakes, the sake of the Church, and the next generations---all of which, from the Bible, serve to instruct, rebuke, correct and make mature unto righteousnes (2 Tim. 3.15-16)
- Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy from the Old Testament
- Matthew, Mark and half of Luke
- Acts, Romans and I Corinthians from the New Testament.
The august and discerning schedule and book is suffused with the Bible beyond the rank-and-file offerings in American churches.
During the readings, one needs to read the books themselves, discover themes, characters, characteristics, motifs, symbols, dates, issues of authorship, an integration with the narratives of the entire Bible, as well as applications for individuals, families, Churches and even nations. No small task.
Epiphany continues to expand on Advent and Christmas themes as we move to Lent and Easter themes, God's attributes, the fall and total depravity, Christ's life, the Cross, death, atonement and passion. A rich and heavy set of readings in February and March coordinated with discerning prayers.
Since all good counsels, all good thoughts, all good motions, all fruitful labours, and all good works arise from His Majesty's kindness, may His Merciful Majesty inform and sustain our meditations for our sakes, the sake of the Church, and the next generations---all of which, from the Bible, serve to instruct, rebuke, correct and make mature unto righteousnes (2 Tim. 3.15-16)
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