Feast of St. Timothy - January 26, 2014

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The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/&version=NRSV.

[00:01:28]  First Reading - Isaiah 9:1-4
[00:02:55]  Second Reading - Acts: 16:1-15
[00:05:38]  Gospel Reading - John 10:14-18
[00:06:30]  Sermon - Joshua Matti
[00:27:41]  Blessing and Dismissal

Question for Reflection on St. Timothy’s feast day:

1. St. Timothy was willing to die for his faith in Jesus. Think about the sacrifices you have made or are willing to make for your faith in Christ.

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2nd Sunday after Epiphany - January 19, 2014

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The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/&version=NRSV.

[00:00:55]  First Reading - Isaiah 49:1-7
[00:03:27]  Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9
[00:04:56]  Gospel Reading - John 1:29-42
[00:06:58]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:25:20]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on John 1:29-42:

1. Why was Jesus called Lamb of God by John (1:29; 1:36)? Aren’t there more dignified animals to be called (e.g. Lion of Judah)?
2. Consider Andrew’s action (1:40-42). What caused him to seek out his brother? How might the Christian story have been different if he hadn’t called his brother?
3. John and Andrew both point others to Jesus. They believed that Jesus was someone worth making a fuss about. Consider how you might point others to Jesus. Contemplate the feelings that arise in you when you consider this.  

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Baptism of Jesus - January 12, 2014

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The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/&version=NRSV.

[00:01:20]  First Reading - Isaiah 42:1-9
[00:03:18]  Second Reading - Acts 10:34-43
[00:05:23]  Gospel Reading - Matthew 3:13-17
[00:06:18]  Sermon - Rev. Chris Roth
[00:23:22]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on Matthew 3:13-17:

1. If Jesus was without sin why was he baptized?
2. How might his baptism be connected to your baptism?
3. What happened after Jesus’ Baptism? What does that say about living a baptized life?

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The Epiphany of the Lord - January 05, 2014

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The readings are from the NSRV (New Revised Standard Version) Bible. You can read the passages online at: http://www.biblegateway.com/&version=NRSV.

[00:00:17]  First Reading - Isaiah 60:1-6
[00:01:26]  Second Reading - Ephesians 3:1-12
[00:03:20]  Gospel Reading - Matthew 2:1-12
[00:05:12]  Sermon - Brian Richardson
[00:20:46]  Blessing and Dismissal

Questions for reflection on Epiphany:

1. Recall a time you had an epiphany. What were the circumstances?
2. Recall a time when you feel God revealed Himself to you.
3. What is something that would cause you to travel and spend money the way the Magi did? 

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