Sweet as Honey

“Like Ezekiel, may we find the holy scriptures to be ’sweet as honey.’”

Friday • 5/19/2023 •
Week of 6 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 85; Psalm 86; Ezekiel 1:28–3:3; Hebrews 4:14–5:6; Luke 9:28–36 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

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Yahweh's Battle Chariot

“a powerful symbol for every generation of believers who know they are strangers and aliens”

Thursday • 5/18/2023 •
Day of Ascension 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 8; Psalm 47; Ezekiel 1:1–28; Hebrews 2:5–18; Matthew 28:16–20 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moss,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94) 

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Faithful Dependance on Our Heavenly Father

“Oil is a sign of messianic power—it recalls the descent of the dove to anoint Jesus”

Wednesday • 5/17/2023 •
Week of 6 Easter  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 119:97–120; Baruch 3:24–37; James 5:13–18; Luke 12:22–31 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87);  following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92) 

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Do Not Forget the Lord Your God

“…when all that you have is multiplied, then do not exalt yourself, forgetting the Lord your God.”

Tuesday • 5/16/2023 •
Week of 6 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 78; Deuteronomy 8:11–20; James 1:16–27; Luke 11:1–13 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90);following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

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Inventory of What God Provides

Tough times call for an inventory of what God provides in our lives.

Monday • 5/15/2023 •
Week of 6 Easter  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 80; Deuteronomy 8:1–10; James 1:1–15; Luke 9:18–27 

Comments on James 1:1–15 from DDD 11/12/2020: https://tinyurl.com/p7ez9f76 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94) 

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Resurrection Hope

Daniel receives a final glimpse into the effects of the future Messiah’s ministry. 

Friday • 5/12/2023 •
Week of 5 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 106:1–18; Daniel 12:1–13; Romans 14:13–23; Luke 8:40–56 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

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The Lord’s Anointed Wins

Daniel has learned that in the end, the Lord’s Anointed wins; and in him, so do his people.  

Thursday • 5/11/2023 •
Week of 5 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 70; Psalm 71; Daniel 11:36–45; Romans 14:1–12; Luke 8:26–39 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moss,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)  

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The Church Will Persevere

All this is described beforehand so… the Church will not lose heart, but will persevere with courage, hope, and faithfulness.

Wednesday • 5/10/2023 •
Week of 5 Easter  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 72; Daniel 11:1–35; Romans 13:1–14; Luke 8:16–25 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87);  following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92) 

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A Heavenly War

Above our earthly strife and cares, a heavenly war is being waged.

Tuesday • 5/9/2023 •
Week of 5 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 61; Psalm 62; Daniel 10:1–21; Romans 12:1–21; Luke 8:1–15 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90);following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

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Gabriel's Good News

Gabriel’s good news: Messiah will bring God’s great Jubilee

Monday • 5/8/2023 •
Week of 5 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 56; Psalm 57; Psalm 58; Daniel 9:20–27; Colossians 3:18–4:18; Luke 7:36–50 

Comments on Luke 7:36–50 from DDD 10/8/2020: https://tinyurl.com/3ur9bzx9 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94) 

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A Pattern for Prayer

It is an inspired and inspiring pattern for prayer: from worship, to confession, to an acknowledgement of God’s justice, to a plea for his mercy.

Friday • 5/5/2023 •
Week of 4 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 40; Psalm 54; Daniel 9:1–19; Colossians 3:1–11; Luke 7:1–17  

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

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Living in Hope That Is Genuine

To live in hope that is genuine, we need nothing more than what we already have in Christ.

Thursday • 5/4/2023 •
Week of 4 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 50; Daniel 8:1–27; Colossians 2:8–23; Luke 6:39–49 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94) 

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The Redeemer We Need

…we would receive exactly the Redeemer we so desperately need. 

Wednesday • 5/3/2023 •
Week of 4 Easter  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 119:49–72; Daniel 7:15–28; Colossians 1:24–2:7; Luke 6:27–38 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87);  following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92) 

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He Will Overthrow the Beasts

He will finally overthrow the beasts, and grant “possession of the kingdom” to his people.

Tuesday • 5/2/2023 •
Week of 4 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 45; Daniel 7:1–14; Colossians 1:15–23; Luke 6:12–26 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90);following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)  

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Dare to Be a Daniel

…being under the dual obligation of duty to God and to neighbor (even to an enemy-neighbor).

Monday • 5/1/2023 •
Week of 4 Easter  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 41; Psalm 52; Daniel 6:16–28; Colossians 1:1–14; Luke 6:1–11 

Comments on Colossians 1:1–14 from DDD 4/28/2020: https://tinyurl.com/babe2yte 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94) 

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Progress Ain’t Always All It’s Cracked Up to Be

To move beyond the Bible’s and the ancient church’s Christology is to step into a void. 

Friday • 4/28/2023 •
Week of 3 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 105:1–22; Daniel 6:1–15; 2 John; Luke 5:12–26 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 10 (“The Second Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 55:6–11; BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93) 

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Being Confident in Christ

“And this is the boldness we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.”

Thursday • 4/27/2023 •
Week of 3 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 37:1–18; Daniel 5:13–30; 1 John 5:13–21; Luke 5:1–11 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 8 (“The Song of Moses,” Exodus 15, BCP, p. 85); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94)  

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He Sent His Gift to Those Who Believe

He sent the Holy Spirit, his own first gift to those who believe.

Wednesday • 4/26/2023 •
Week of 3 Easter  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 38; Daniel 5:1–12; 1 John 5:1–12; Luke 4:38–44 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 11 (“The Third Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 60:1–3,11a,14c,18–19, BCP, p. 87);  following the Epistle reading, Canticle 16 (“The Song of Zechariah,” Luke 1:68–79, BCP, p. 92) 

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What Is Love

When he is restored, Nebuchadnezzar says, “I praise and extol and honor the King of heaven, for all his works are truth…”

Tuesday • 4/25/2023 •
Week of 3 Easter 

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 26; Psalm 28; Daniel 4:28–37; 1 John 4:7–21; Luke 4:31–37 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 13 (“A Song of Praise,” BCP, p. 90);following the Epistle reading, Canticle 18 (“A Song to the Lamb,” Revelation 4:11; 5:9–10, 13, BCP, p. 93)

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John Keeps It Simple for Us

But in the end, John keeps it simple for us.

Monday • 4/24/2023 •
Week of 3 Easter  

This morning’s Scriptures are: Psalm 25; Daniel 4:19–27; 1 John 3:19–4:6; Luke 4:14–30 

This morning’s Canticles are: before the Psalm reading, Pascha Nostrum (“Christ Our Passover,” BCP, p. 83); following the OT reading, Canticle 9 (“The First Song of Isaiah,” Isaiah 12:2–6, BCP, p. 86); following the Epistle reading, Canticle 19 (“The Song of the Redeemed,” Revelation 15:3–4, BCP, p. 94) 

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