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  • liturgy

    O my Lord, I discern in my anger a sense of self-righteousness

    Author
    Ruth Etchells
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    Scripture
    Psalm 37:8–9, James 1:19–20, Ephesians 4:26–27, Mark 3:1–5, Proverbs 14:29, Exodus 32:19–20, Matthew 21:1-13, Mark 11:15-19, John 2:13, Luke 19:45-48
    O my Lord, I discern in my anger a sense of self-righteousness, which is much too close to pleasure. And I think of you, Lord. You were never angry in your own defense, and you took no pleasure in ang...

  • Quote

    Author
    Abraham Joshua Heschel
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    Scripture
    Leviticus 23:, Exodus 15:1-21, Nehemiah 8:9-12, Luke 15:22-24, John 2:1-11, Psalm 100:1-2
    People of our time are losing the power of celebration. Instead of celebrating we seek to be amused or entertained. Celebration is an active state, an act of expressing reverence or appreciation. To b...

  • illustration

    That’s a Lot of Wine!

    Author
    Mia Levetan
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    Scripture
    Genesis 18:1–15, Exodus 16:1–36, 2 Kings 4:1–7 , John 2:1–11 , Luke 9:10–17 , Psalm 23:5
    In John 2, Jesus creates an abundance of wine during a wedding. There are six jars that hold 20-30 gallons each (that’s about a half barrel each!).   So, let’s do the math… 20x6=120 gallons (or ...

  • Quote

    Author
    Rudolf Bultmann
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    Scripture
    1 Kings 17:8-16, Daniel 6:16-23, Matthew 14:25-31, Luke 4:33-36, John 2:1-11 , Psalm 77:14-15
    It is impossible to use electric light and the wireless and to avail ourselves of modern medical and surgical discoveries, and at the same time believe in the New Testament world of spirits and miracl...

  • Quote

    Author
    Fleming Rutledge
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    Scripture
    Judges 6:11-24, Exodus 3:1-6, Isaiah 6:1-5 , Matthew 2:1-12 , John 2:1-11, Luke 2:8-10
    Epiphanies in Scripture are met with reactions of disbelief (Gideon), awe (the Magi), amazement (Cana), or—most often—“fear and trembling.” It is precisely for this reason that the biblical angels are...

  • scripture guide

    Scripture Guide, Isaiah 60:1-6

    Author
    Scott B. Bullock
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    Scripture
    Isaiah 60:1-6, Genesis 32:30, John 2:1-12, Isaiah 9:2, Matthew 4:16, Ephesians 5:8, Luke 1:78, Titus 2:11, Isaiah 49:6, John 1:5, Isaiah 60:19, Revelation 22:5
    Word Study Ἐπιφάνεια: The Greek word from which the English transliterates Epiphany is a combination of a preposition and a verbal idea. Epi -upon and fainō -to shine, illuminate. An epiphany is li...

  • lectionary

    Epiphany of the Lord

    Author
    Scott B. Bullock
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    Scripture
    Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:1-12, Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12, Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14, Genesis 32:30, John 2:1-12, Isaiah 9:2, Matthew 4:16, Ephesians 5:8, Luke 1:78, Titus 2:11, Isaiah 49:6, John 1:5, Isaiah 60:19, Revelation 22:5
    Preaching Commentary Word Study Ἐπιφάνεια: The Greek word from which the English transliterates Epiphany is a combination of a preposition and a verbal idea. Epi -upon and fainō -to shine, illumi...

  • Quote

    Author
    E. B. White
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    Scripture
    Luke 2:6-7, Luke 2:8-14, Luke 1:46-55, Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 53:2-3, Matthew 6:19-21, John 2:13-16, 1 Samuel 16:7, Philippians 4:11-13, Mark 10:17-22
    To perceive Christmas through its wrapping becomes more difficult with every year.

  • Quote

    Author
    Washington Irving
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    Scripture
    Luke 2:8-14, Acts 2:42-47, Matthew 14:13-21, John 2:1-11, Romans 15:7, 1 Peter 4:9, Luke 14:15-24, 2 Corinthians 9:7-8, Luke 10:27, Hebrews 10:24-25
    Now Christmas is come, Let us beat up the drum, And call all our neighbors together, And when they appear, Let us make them such cheer, As will keep out the wind and the weather.

  • illustration

    Jesus’ Emotions

    Author
    G. Walter Hansenin
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    Scripture
    John 11:35, Matthew 9:36, Luke 19:41-42, John 2:15-16, Mark 3:5, Isaiah 53:3-4
    I am spellbound by the intensity of Jesus’ emotions: Not a twinge of pity, but heartbroken compassion; not a passing irritation, but terrifying anger; not a silent tear, but groans of anguish; not a w...

  • Quote

    Author
    John Chrysostom
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    Scripture
    Psalm 30:11-12, Luke 15:11-32, John 2:1-11, John 15:11, Zephaniah 3:17, Luke 15:7
    Where love rejoices, there is festivity.

  • Quote

    Author
    J.D. Salinger
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    Scripture
    John 14:9-10, Matthew 11:27, John 1:18, Luke 2:46-49, Matthew 17:1-5, John 2:13-17, Exodus 33:18-23
    Who [in the Bible] besides Jesus really knew which end was up? Nobody. . . . Jesus realized there is no separation from God.

  • Quote

    Author
    Timothy Keller
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    Scripture
    Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:21, John 2:5, Luke 1:45, Luke 1:39-40, Luke 1:34, Luke 1:38
    Mary was a nobody who became greater than everybody, simply because God came to her and she responded in the humblest possible way. She reasoned, she doubted, she surrendered, she connected with other...

  • Quote

    Author
    Dave Barry
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    Scripture
    Romans 14:17, Luke 7:34, Isaiah 25:6, Proverbs 3:10, John 2:10, 1 Timothy 4:4
    Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza.