The letter “O” stands for “Oak,” as we move through the seasons, alphabetically each week. This is the Second Week in Kingdomtide which begins on September 8, 2024.
Month: September 2024
Healing the Tongue
Listen to Pastor Nick read the “Firestarter” and the reading.
[This Firestarter is from the original version.]
A gentile woman’s strong faith and the healing of a deaf mute are today’s examples of so many miracles. Despite the command of Jesus, the man who could now hear and talk could not be kept silent. The purpose of the silence is to downplay the “wonder-worker” name given to Jesus. People might be drawn only for the miracle and not for the relationship with the One who performed it.
Invite Jesus to come and touch your ears and your tongue. May what you hear lead you to the Word of the Lord; may what you say lead others to the same. The Letter of James, chapter 3 teaches about the wiles of the tongue. Today be aware of your tongue, and especially of the grace of God to heal it.
What are “Bible Breaths”? Learn More…
Example: Where there’s pain, hugs in my heart v. 32
Sundays are dedicated to the Gospels from the Revised Common Lectionary.
In year B, we read from the Gospel of Mark.
For all the Firestarters I recommend the ebook. You will have the entire program of well over a thousand of these introductions with you on your phone or tablet. Check the menu options at the site for more information.
A Prophet to Come Like Moses
Listen to Pastor Nick read the “Firestarter” and Deuteronomy 18:15-22.
Turn on your television, and you will likely find a commercial for a psychic hotline. It is stated that the calls are “For entertainment only,” disclaiming deception.
Chapter 18 from verse 9 explicitly prohibits these customs, calling them an “abomination to the Lord.” The Lord does not speak to entertain you, but to give you life, with proper guidelines to be sure that you will grow.
In chapter 18 from 15–22, there is a remarkable prediction from Moses about a prophet like him that the Lord will raise up. Jesus fulfills this prophecy. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you God’s will for your life as you read in faith and trust.
Deuteronomy 18:6—19:13
This is the second of three parts of the Torah Portion Shof’tim (Judges)
Conservative and Reform Jewish congregations read only this part this year,
as also in this Bible plan.
Here is the entire portion in all three parts.
Deuteronomy 16:18—21:9
Examples of Bible Breaths Learn More…
Example:; May Your words be in my mouth. 18:18
The Saturday passages follow the reading list that Jewish people use in their synagogue worship
throughout the world. They are taken from
“The Torah,” the first five books of the Bible from Genesis to Deuteronomy
that are read each year beginning with autumn.
For the Firestarters I recommend the ebook. You will have the entire program of well over a thousand of these introductions with you on your phone or tablet. Check the menu options at the site for more information.
The Bible Through the Seasons 