Monday, Ordinary 25/Proper 20-- Sept 22
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Meditation
Monday, Ordinary 25, Proper 20 highlighted all the sweetness of the Good News when God fulfilled the promises. The Psalmist listed the many ways that the word of God was like the sweetness of honey. The Old Testament lesson about manna described it as coriander seeds pressed into wafers with the taste of honey. The New Testament lesson to the church in Rome resembled the tributes that Oscar winners give to their colleagues that helped them achieve their win.
The Apostle Paul listed off the various people that were critical to the development of the Roman church. Sometimes people glossed over the lists of names as if they had no significance, but in truth, we’ve learned a great deal about the early church from the names listed by Paul. For me, they are a taste of sweetness, because they establish the reality that the Apostle Paul was not only NOT anti-women in church leadership, but he appointed several women in key roles of the church and thanked them very publicly.
Phoebe was the first woman that Paul called a deacon, using the exact same word as he used to describe himself. He also expressed his complete trust in her as a leader of the church. Next, he greeted Priscilla and Aquilla—using Priscilla’s name first, designating her as the more prominent leader of the church. He greeted Mary, who had worked hard for the church. Probably key, were the greetings for Andronicus and Junia, a Jewish team who had become Christians before Paul, himself. The ending of Junia denoted a female, and he refers to her as one of the most important Apostles called to do the work of the church. He didn’t refer to them as just disciples, but Apostles, ones called by Jesus to proclaim the Good News.
In the list of names, Paul elevated many women into prominent leadership positions. All of the writing was a sweet recommendation to the church at Rome of their trustworthiness, their accomplishments, their importance and their necessary contribution to the work of God, at the same level that Paul claimed.
We can do the same as we share the sweet news of the Gospel that God will use many different means to accomplish his work and it will have the sweetness of honey when we integrate it into our lives.
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.
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 25, Proper 20
Bible Readings
http://legacy.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus 16:2-15;Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45;Philippians 1:21-30;Matthew 20:1-16&version=KJV;ERV;GNT;NCV;NIV (multiple versions)
Monday, Ordinary 25, Proper 20
Psalm 119:97-104
Exodus 16:31-35
Romans 16:1-16
Daily Bible Verses to Memorize for Meditating
Philippians 1:21
King James Version (KJV)
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Single Bible Study chapter to study
Romans 16:1-16
King James Version (KJV)
16 I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:
2 That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.
3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
4 Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
6 Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.
7 Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
8 Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.
9 Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
10 Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household.
11 Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.
12 Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.
13 Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
14 Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.
15 Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them.
16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.
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, your word is sweet like honey to us. We read it and learn it, giving our lives a sweetness and kindness. Empower us to spread the Good News in ways that bring that sweetness to others. In Jesus name, Amen
Conclusion
Monday, Ordinary 25, Proper 20 gave the win-win of yesterday’s lesson a dip into the honey-pot. The Word of God was sweet, like tasting honey, to the Psalmist. The New Testament lesson was full of sweet remembrances by Paul of those, who had worked so hard with him to accomplish spreading the Good News into the synagogues and marketplaces, establishing new churches wherever they went. Junia and Adronicus were church planters like Paul was and their mission to Rome had resulted in a strong house church.
The Old Testament lesson in Exodus reminded believers how the manna that God sent was sweet, like honey, and nutritious enough to help them survive for 40 years in the wilderness.
In short, God’s provisions are sweet, especially when we integrate them into our lives. From reading the Word of God, studying it and being obedient to the guidance we have been given to sharing the Good News with others and taking leadership roles, the work is good.
My Nana used to teach Bible in Sunday School. She spent hours preparing the lessons. She sometimes expressed her fatigue at all the work she had to do during the week, to close friends, who would suggest that she give up her Bible Study so she could get some rest. She would respond that it was the thing she looked forward to most. She gained the most from it and it offered her the most satisfying aspect of her week, so it was the last thing she wanted to give up. For her, the work of God was as sweet as the taste of honey.
When we get our lives in order and put things in proper perspective, the work we do for God becomes as sweet as the taste of honey.
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. 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.
Monday, Ordinary 25, Proper 20 highlighted all the sweetness of the Good News when God fulfilled the promises. The Psalmist listed the many ways that the word of God was like the sweetness of honey. The Old Testament lesson about manna described it as coriander seeds pressed into wafers with the taste of honey. The New Testament lesson to the church in Rome resembled the tributes that Oscar winners give to their colleagues that helped them achieve their win.
The Apostle Paul listed off the various people that were critical to the development of the Roman church. Sometimes people glossed over the lists of names as if they had no significance, but in truth, we’ve learned a great deal about the early church from the names listed by Paul. For me, they are a taste of sweetness, because they establish the reality that the Apostle Paul was not only NOT anti-women in church leadership, but he appointed several women in key roles of the church and thanked them very publicly.
Phoebe was the first woman that Paul called a deacon, using the exact same word as he used to describe himself. He also expressed his complete trust in her as a leader of the church. Next, he greeted Priscilla and Aquilla—using Priscilla’s name first, designating her as the more prominent leader of the church. He greeted Mary, who had worked hard for the church. Probably key, were the greetings for Andronicus and Junia, a Jewish team who had become Christians before Paul, himself. The ending of Junia denoted a female, and he refers to her as one of the most important Apostles called to do the work of the church. He didn’t refer to them as just disciples, but Apostles, ones called by Jesus to proclaim the Good News.
In the list of names, Paul elevated many women into prominent leadership positions. All of the writing was a sweet recommendation to the church at Rome of their trustworthiness, their accomplishments, their importance and their necessary contribution to the work of God, at the same level that Paul claimed.
We can do the same as we share the sweet news of the Gospel that God will use many different means to accomplish his work and it will have the sweetness of honey when we integrate it into our lives.
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.
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 25, Proper 20
Bible Readings
http://legacy.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus 16:2-15;Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45;Philippians 1:21-30;Matthew 20:1-16&version=KJV;ERV;GNT;NCV;NIV (multiple versions)
Monday, Ordinary 25, Proper 20
Psalm 119:97-104
Exodus 16:31-35
Romans 16:1-16
Daily Bible Verses to Memorize for Meditating
Philippians 1:21
King James Version (KJV)
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Single Bible Study chapter to study
Romans 16:1-16
King James Version (KJV)
16 I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:
2 That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.
3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:
4 Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my well-beloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
6 Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.
7 Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow-prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.
8 Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.
9 Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.
10 Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household.
11 Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.
12 Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.
13 Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.
14 Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.
15 Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them.
16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.
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, your word is sweet like honey to us. We read it and learn it, giving our lives a sweetness and kindness. Empower us to spread the Good News in ways that bring that sweetness to others. In Jesus name, Amen
Conclusion
Monday, Ordinary 25, Proper 20 gave the win-win of yesterday’s lesson a dip into the honey-pot. The Word of God was sweet, like tasting honey, to the Psalmist. The New Testament lesson was full of sweet remembrances by Paul of those, who had worked so hard with him to accomplish spreading the Good News into the synagogues and marketplaces, establishing new churches wherever they went. Junia and Adronicus were church planters like Paul was and their mission to Rome had resulted in a strong house church.
The Old Testament lesson in Exodus reminded believers how the manna that God sent was sweet, like honey, and nutritious enough to help them survive for 40 years in the wilderness.
In short, God’s provisions are sweet, especially when we integrate them into our lives. From reading the Word of God, studying it and being obedient to the guidance we have been given to sharing the Good News with others and taking leadership roles, the work is good.
My Nana used to teach Bible in Sunday School. She spent hours preparing the lessons. She sometimes expressed her fatigue at all the work she had to do during the week, to close friends, who would suggest that she give up her Bible Study so she could get some rest. She would respond that it was the thing she looked forward to most. She gained the most from it and it offered her the most satisfying aspect of her week, so it was the last thing she wanted to give up. For her, the work of God was as sweet as the taste of honey.
When we get our lives in order and put things in proper perspective, the work we do for God becomes as sweet as the taste of honey.
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. 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.
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