All Saints Homilies And Teachings

A guest homily by the Rev. Zachary Nash

Texts: John 1:1ff, Hebrews 1:1ff, Luke 2:1ff, "O Come, All Ye Faithful"

Texts: Philippians 4:4ff & John 1:19ff

We continue our Advent reflections by discussing the ordained ministry

The Collect: Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scripture to be written for our learning; Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast, the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen

Text: Romans 8:13ff

Texts: James 1:16ff, Matthew 6:25ff, Isaiah 12

Text: Jeremiah 23:5-8 & John 6:5-14.

Texts: The Offertory Sentences from the Book of Common Prayer, American 1928 edition.

Text: Matthew 9:18-26

Text: Hebrews 11

Text: Matthew 18:21-end

Text: Matthew 22

We conclude our Romans Study with Chapter 16, including a discussion on the controversies surrounding Phoebe and Junia with respect to Holy Orders • Personal Greetings (16:1-16) • Final Instructions and Greetings (16:17-23) • Doxology (16:25-27)

The Collect for the 17th Sunday After Trinity LORD, we pray thee that thy grace may always prevent and follow us, and make us continually to be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Romans Chapter 15 - Paul's Ministry • The Example of Christ (15.1-7) • Christ the Hope of Jews and Gentiles (15.8-13) • Paul the Minister to the Gentiles (15.14-21) • Paul’s Plan to Visit Rome (15.22-32)

Text: Matthew 6:24-34

Christian Judgement and the Weaker Brother (Romans 14.1-23) • The issue: What do you do when your brother says you’re sinning and you’re not?• Do Not Pass Judgement on One Another (14.1-12)• Do Not Cause Another to Stumble (14.13-23)• What is judgement in this context (i.e. judging each other)?

Luke 17:11ff

Practical Christian Living: Before Outsiders (Romans 13.1-14) • Submission to the Authorities (13.1-7) • Fulfilling the Law Through Love (13.8-14)