Saturday, Ordinary 34, Proper 29, Nov 22
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The Good Shepherd
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2751/5721370328_7967a1fc12_b_d.jpg Fr Lawrence Lew, OP, flickr CCL
Meditation
Saturday, Ordinary 34, Proper 29 was about family. Who constituted the family of God? His people in the Old Testament Psalm 100, besides lifting up praise to God, acknowledged that God was creator. People were the created—the sheep of his pasture; his people that God would take care of, faithfully and consistently. The lesson in Ezekiel continued with the shepherd metaphor, enumerating the ways the ways that God, the shepherd, would protect his flock.
Sheep were not the brightest animals in the zoo. They would literally starve to death, if their water was not still to drink from and there would be no threat to them from enemies. So, for them to feast in the presence of enemies (much like the 23rd Psalm also said) was a feat in itself. That meant the shepherd was so trusted that the sheep had no fear of being surrounded by enemies. For God’s family, there will be those, who would do harm to God’s people, just as Christ was crucified because he was a threat to those evil types in power. Yet, God’s people didn’t need to worry because God would watch over them and care for their needs.
Just as God brought the Jews out of Egypt and to the Promised Land; just as the battles to take the Promised Land back were successful because of God’s intervention the Lord would continue to intervene and keep the People of God protected.
The New Testament Gospel lesson took a sharp turn, when Jesus was told that his mother and siblings were waiting for him and wanted to talk with him. But Jesus saw beyond blood affiliation. Whoever would do God’s will were his family. While his family were important to him, the total family of the world of Christ-followers was his raison d’etre—his reason for being. Adoption. People who adopt children can treat them as if they were their own or as a second class child to the birth children. But the truth of Jesus was that all the family were equal—blood relative or adopted family.
That means that for us, today, we are as important to God as Jesus’ parents and siblings. And we are never treated as a second class family member.
Thanks be to God.
All Scriptures printed below are in King James Version for copyright purposes. However, clicking on the verse locations will take you to Biblegateway.com where the text is linked to more contemporary versions.
Click on the Scriptures for links to biblegateway.com, where many translations of the same text enhance the understanding the readings, which come from the (RCL) Revised Common Lectionary – Daily Lectionary Readings. I add a Daily Prayer to bless you with God’s Favor.
Enjoy the Daily Encouragement and Bible Study and may you be inspired to be your best self for Ordinary 34, Proper 29.
Ordinary 34, Proper 29
The Lord’s My Shepherd – Nigel Kot
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The Shepherd
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5497/11285945914_6a1196f60c_z_d.jpg The Shepherd original drawing by: Bill Rogers. flickr CCL
Prayer: Almighty God, Open my eyes that I might see. Open my mind that I might understand. Open my heart that I might make your words a part of me. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight. Amen
Ordinary 34, Proper 29
Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us – Rick Betts
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Ordinary 34, Proper 29
Bible Readings
http://legacy.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm 100;Ezekiel 34:25-31;Matthew 12:46-50&version=KJV;ERV;GNT;NCV;NIV
Saturday, Ordinary 34, Proper 29
Psalm 100
Ezekiel 34:25-31
Matthew 12:46-50
Daily Bible Verses to Memorize for Meditating
Psalm 100 King James Version (KJV)
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Ordinary 34, Proper 29
The King of Love My Shepherd Is – Tiberiu Daniel
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The Family of God – the Sheep of His Pasture
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3199/5698079849_c19260d8d7_z_d.jpg Sheep; Waiting for the Word, flickr CCL
Single Bible Study chapter to study
Matthew 12:46-50
King James Version (KJV)
46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.
47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1258/1116029075_db69d087fe_z_d.jpg Jesus in heaven with Mary and followers; this beautiful mosaic from Sta Maria in Trastevere dates to 1140 and shows the Virgin enthroned and crowned, seated on a throne with her divine Son. Fr Lawrence Lew, OP, flickr CCL
49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
OBSERVE:
Take a moment and write three observations of the verses. What strikes you? An observation is an observable fact from the Word.
1.
2.
3.
INTERPRETATION:
What do you interpret these verses to mean for you today?
APPLY:
Today, I learned _____________________________________and apply it to my life.
Prayer of Encouragement
Almighty God, thank you for bringing us into your family and treating us with the same love as Jesus’ blood relatives. Help us to bring honor to you. In Jesus name, Amen
Ordinary 34, Proper 29 Music
Shepherd of Souls Refresh and Bless – MerryChristmas7777
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Ordinary 34, Proper 29 Humor
Family of God Don’t Let Grandpa Sleep after Church is Over
http://www.thebackpew.com/uploads/4/2/4/9/42493387/9524405_orig.jpg ©Jeff Larson, Used by permission
O Savior Hear Me – Old Christ Church
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I hope you found a chance to encounter your Creator and experience the Love of God and the joy of Christ in Ordinary 34, Proper 29.
Conclusion
Saturday, Ordinary 34, Proper 29 brought the family of God to the foreground. From the Old Testament Psalmist and prophet Ezekiel the metaphor of the good Shepherd, or God, caring for his flock—his people—his family to the New Testament definition of the Family of God by Jesus, it was made clear that those who would obey and follow the will of God constituted his family.
Jesus was told his blood relations wanted to talk with him, but he demonstrated that his view of family was much more inclusive. Anyone who did the will of his Father, were his family.
The beauty of being a first class citizen of the family of God instead of a second class ‘step-child’ rendered Christianity unique. Other religions gave priority on the basis of ‘work’ but Jesus gave everyone equality. His empowerment of people never stops. His presence is like the shepherd protecting the sheep while they ate in the pasture surrounded by enemies.
We are of equal value to God. It doesn’t matter if we are pastor, theologian, beggar or congregant. From the highest in the church to the poor on the street, all are equal in God’s eyes. We can count on his faithfulness, always.
Go out and be ready for God to do mighty things in your life—for the glory of God.*
Thank you for visiting ChapLynne’s Daily Encouragement and Bible Study. Please like if it was meaningful. God bless you.
*If you do not know the Lord as your personal Savior and you are seeking, please contact me. A genuine and simple prayer, asking God into your heart for the forgiveness of your sins will also do.
Please like if you are blessed and don’t hesitate to comment or contact me. I love hearing from you.
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2751/5721370328_7967a1fc12_b_d.jpg Fr Lawrence Lew, OP, flickr CCL
Meditation
Saturday, Ordinary 34, Proper 29 was about family. Who constituted the family of God? His people in the Old Testament Psalm 100, besides lifting up praise to God, acknowledged that God was creator. People were the created—the sheep of his pasture; his people that God would take care of, faithfully and consistently. The lesson in Ezekiel continued with the shepherd metaphor, enumerating the ways the ways that God, the shepherd, would protect his flock.
Sheep were not the brightest animals in the zoo. They would literally starve to death, if their water was not still to drink from and there would be no threat to them from enemies. So, for them to feast in the presence of enemies (much like the 23rd Psalm also said) was a feat in itself. That meant the shepherd was so trusted that the sheep had no fear of being surrounded by enemies. For God’s family, there will be those, who would do harm to God’s people, just as Christ was crucified because he was a threat to those evil types in power. Yet, God’s people didn’t need to worry because God would watch over them and care for their needs.
Just as God brought the Jews out of Egypt and to the Promised Land; just as the battles to take the Promised Land back were successful because of God’s intervention the Lord would continue to intervene and keep the People of God protected.
The New Testament Gospel lesson took a sharp turn, when Jesus was told that his mother and siblings were waiting for him and wanted to talk with him. But Jesus saw beyond blood affiliation. Whoever would do God’s will were his family. While his family were important to him, the total family of the world of Christ-followers was his raison d’etre—his reason for being. Adoption. People who adopt children can treat them as if they were their own or as a second class child to the birth children. But the truth of Jesus was that all the family were equal—blood relative or adopted family.
That means that for us, today, we are as important to God as Jesus’ parents and siblings. And we are never treated as a second class family member.
Thanks be to God.
All Scriptures printed below are in King James Version for copyright purposes. However, clicking on the verse locations will take you to Biblegateway.com where the text is linked to more contemporary versions.
Click on the Scriptures for links to biblegateway.com, where many translations of the same text enhance the understanding the readings, which come from the (RCL) Revised Common Lectionary – Daily Lectionary Readings. I add a Daily Prayer to bless you with God’s Favor.
Enjoy the Daily Encouragement and Bible Study and may you be inspired to be your best self for Ordinary 34, Proper 29.
Ordinary 34, Proper 29
The Lord’s My Shepherd – Nigel Kot
[embed]
http://youtu.be/HndQZlmJPpc[/embed]The Shepherd
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5497/11285945914_6a1196f60c_z_d.jpg The Shepherd original drawing by: Bill Rogers. flickr CCL
Prayer: Almighty God, Open my eyes that I might see. Open my mind that I might understand. Open my heart that I might make your words a part of me. May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight. Amen
Ordinary 34, Proper 29
Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us – Rick Betts
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http://youtu.be/RcNLvufzbz0[/embed]Ordinary 34, Proper 29
Bible Readings
http://legacy.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm 100;Ezekiel 34:25-31;Matthew 12:46-50&version=KJV;ERV;GNT;NCV;NIV
Saturday, Ordinary 34, Proper 29
Psalm 100
Ezekiel 34:25-31
Matthew 12:46-50
Daily Bible Verses to Memorize for Meditating
Psalm 100 King James Version (KJV)
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.
Ordinary 34, Proper 29
The King of Love My Shepherd Is – Tiberiu Daniel
[embed]
http://youtu.be/0cHWMltF9_8[/embed]The Family of God – the Sheep of His Pasture
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3199/5698079849_c19260d8d7_z_d.jpg Sheep; Waiting for the Word, flickr CCL
Single Bible Study chapter to study
Matthew 12:46-50
King James Version (KJV)
46 While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him.
47 Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee.
48 But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1258/1116029075_db69d087fe_z_d.jpg Jesus in heaven with Mary and followers; this beautiful mosaic from Sta Maria in Trastevere dates to 1140 and shows the Virgin enthroned and crowned, seated on a throne with her divine Son. Fr Lawrence Lew, OP, flickr CCL
49 And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!
50 For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
OBSERVE:
Take a moment and write three observations of the verses. What strikes you? An observation is an observable fact from the Word.
1.
2.
3.
INTERPRETATION:
What do you interpret these verses to mean for you today?
APPLY:
Today, I learned _____________________________________and apply it to my life.
Prayer of Encouragement
Almighty God, thank you for bringing us into your family and treating us with the same love as Jesus’ blood relatives. Help us to bring honor to you. In Jesus name, Amen
Ordinary 34, Proper 29 Music
Shepherd of Souls Refresh and Bless – MerryChristmas7777
[embed]
http://youtu.be/oSmRp58438Q[/embed]Ordinary 34, Proper 29 Humor
Family of God Don’t Let Grandpa Sleep after Church is Over
http://www.thebackpew.com/uploads/4/2/4/9/42493387/9524405_orig.jpg ©Jeff Larson, Used by permission
O Savior Hear Me – Old Christ Church
[embed]
http://youtu.be/TnAxPnw_ywU[/embed]I hope you found a chance to encounter your Creator and experience the Love of God and the joy of Christ in Ordinary 34, Proper 29.
Conclusion
Saturday, Ordinary 34, Proper 29 brought the family of God to the foreground. From the Old Testament Psalmist and prophet Ezekiel the metaphor of the good Shepherd, or God, caring for his flock—his people—his family to the New Testament definition of the Family of God by Jesus, it was made clear that those who would obey and follow the will of God constituted his family.
Jesus was told his blood relations wanted to talk with him, but he demonstrated that his view of family was much more inclusive. Anyone who did the will of his Father, were his family.
The beauty of being a first class citizen of the family of God instead of a second class ‘step-child’ rendered Christianity unique. Other religions gave priority on the basis of ‘work’ but Jesus gave everyone equality. His empowerment of people never stops. His presence is like the shepherd protecting the sheep while they ate in the pasture surrounded by enemies.
We are of equal value to God. It doesn’t matter if we are pastor, theologian, beggar or congregant. From the highest in the church to the poor on the street, all are equal in God’s eyes. We can count on his faithfulness, always.
Go out and be ready for God to do mighty things in your life—for the glory of God.*
Thank you for visiting ChapLynne’s Daily Encouragement and Bible Study. Please like if it was meaningful. God bless you.
*If you do not know the Lord as your personal Savior and you are seeking, please contact me. A genuine and simple prayer, asking God into your heart for the forgiveness of your sins will also do.
Please like if you are blessed and don’t hesitate to comment or contact me. I love hearing from you.
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