Bill Adams is an ordained Priest in the United Episcopal Church and the Chief Evangelist and Overseer for Sports Fan Outreach Int'l a ministry to mobilizes teams of evangelists to major sporting events like the Super Bowl, Final Four and Cricket World Cup and directs the George Whitfield Program for men who want to preach the Gospel full-time.
Job 32 Elihua, apparently the youngest there, after showing respect to Job and the three friends is preparing to share his thoughts with them all. Acts 17:17-34 Now in Athens Paul, as an evangelist, goes into the synagogues, as usual, and the marketplace everyday. He continues to preach Jesus and the resurrection. Why? Because he … More Morning Readings: Job 32 & Acts 17:17-34 [July 13]
Job 31:13-40 Job basically defends himself. He appears to think through every possible situation where he could have sinned and brought forth his humiliation. These are the last comments from Job. The Lord is yet to speak. Here are some of Job’s defenses: If I have despised the claim of my male or female slaves If … More Evening Readings: Job 31:13-40 & Matt 5:33-48 [July 12]
Job is describing his pain, torment and consequence of his situation. The verses in Job 29 from last evening described his respected status before his fellow man; but these verses describe his humiliation. “Having drawn the portrait of himself as he was, rich, honoured, blessed with children, flourishing, in favour with both God and man, … More Morning Readings: Job 30:12-27 & Acts 17:1-16 [July 12]
The 1662 Book of Common Prayer’s readings for the evening of July 11: Job reminisces about his life with God prior to his present situation. These are some of the expressions: His lamp shone over my head by His light I walked through darkness I was in the prime of my days friendship of God … More Evening Readings: Job 29 – 30:1 & Matt 5:13-33 [July 11]
The 1662 Book of Common Prayer readings for this morning are Job 28 & Acts 16:16-40. Job 28:1-11 are a description of the valuable items found in the earth: silver, gold, iron, copper, precious stones, food and fire. Job 28:12-28: Job asks the question but where can wisdom and understanding be found? In other words … More Morning Readings: Job 28 & Acts 16:16-40 [July 11]
The REC Book of Common Prayer Readings for today are: Exodus 6:1-13 & 7:1-7 and Hebrews 11:1-12. Now the Lord tells Moses and Aaron that He appeared to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and made a covenant with them and therefore He is going to bring Israel according to the covenant. Once He brings Israel is … More Morning Prayer: Exodus: 6:1-13 & 7:1-7 and Hebrews 11:1-12
The REC Book of Common Prayer’s readings for this morning are: Exodus 4:27-6:1and Hebrews 10:19-39. Now the Lord sends Aaron to meet Moses at Mt. Horeb, they discuss what the Lord told Moses and then depart for Egypt. The Lord’s plan is moving forward now. Israel is on the precipice of being delivered although the … More Morning Prayer: Exodus 4:27-6:1 and Hebrews 10:19-39
The Reformed Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer has these two morning readings: Exodus 4:1-23 and Hebrews 10:1-18. Now that Moses has heard the plan he has questions: “What if they will not believe me or listen to what I say? For they may say, ‘The Lord has not appeared to you.” (verse 1). Does this sound … More Morning Prayer: Exodus 4:1-23 and Hebrews 10:1-18
The Reformed Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer has these two morning readings. Exodus 22:23-3:22 and Hebrews 9:15-28. Click on the verses to see the full text. Exodus recounts the time when Israel in Egypt cries out to God to save them and God sends Moses to deliver them and attempt to lead them to … More Morning Prayer: Exodus 22:23-3:22 and Hebrews 9:15-28
King Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the Temple serves as a tremendous model for personal prayers. The prayer is significant because it was given at the inauguration of the Temple – God’s first permanent home which was in Jerusalem. All other tabernacle’s for God were mobile and all led up to this moment when … More Praying – The Prayer of King Solomon
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