Today we continue with the 4th Sunday of
Kindgomtide. During Kingdomtide we
consider various themes relating to the Kingdom, both the Kingdom of the 2nd
coming of Messiah, but also the Kingdom which Yeshua proclaimed to be drawing
nigh. This 4th Sunday of
Kingdomtide is often celebrated as the Feast of Christ the King by many of the
other liturgical churches.
Last week in the lesson from Deuteronomy, we heard that the
Hebrews made YHWH their King. This
sounds a bit odd, but means that they accept YHWH’s kingship and will obey his
Torah. This is the essence of the
Kingdom in the Torah. YHWH will be our
God and we will be his people. This
relationship is built on YHWH’s love for us, and our response should be based
in thanksgiving.
Today we stretch that concept even more. Adonai Yeshua tells us in this lesson, that we
can only enter the Kingdom as children. What is it that Yeshua is commanding? He wants us to learn to love him for the
relationship. He wants us to learn to
trust him as little children trust their parents to meet their needs. Does a small child worry whether breakfast or
dinner will appear on the table? No, he
knows his parents will provide. In the
same way, we are to know that Yah will provide for our needs.
But in addition, we are to bring that kingdom about. After these last elections, some of you were surprised that 2 states approved same sex marriage. Part of the reason you were surprised is
because the last election, seven states voted it down in referendum. Why the change? The change has mostly been powered by the
small screen. People watch shows like
Glee, Modern Family and the New Normal, plus many others, and they decide this
is what it should be like, instead of basing our lives on the word of God. God is rather clear on homosexual
behaviour. He finds it to be an
abomination, that it was to be punished, that it was a result of idolatry, that
those who practice it cannot enter into the Kingdom, and that Jesus could help
people overcome it.
In the face of all that, why do Christians allow shows like these to appear in their homes? Not only should we turn off the TV, but we should write our local stations, and protest. We should write the FCC and complain about the morals of our kids being subverted by such shows (yes sexual behaviour still has to do with morals, no matter what they tell you). (Glee by the way also apparently encourages sex between underage young men, just what you want your kids to watch.). We should make sure we know every commercial product advertised on these shows and ban them from our shopping lists, and write their companies and tell them, we will not stand for them subverting the morals of our society nor our children. When we hit them hard, in the pocket book, then they will stop, although probably not without a fight. We will be called haters. We will be called homophobic, but eventually we will be victors with our king. In the current culture, why should a homosexual repent. After all he is smarter, more tasteful, and even understands girls better. Just like the drunk, the thief, the murderer, he needs to be told that his behaviour is wrong before he will come to repentance.
In the face of all that, why do Christians allow shows like these to appear in their homes? Not only should we turn off the TV, but we should write our local stations, and protest. We should write the FCC and complain about the morals of our kids being subverted by such shows (yes sexual behaviour still has to do with morals, no matter what they tell you). (Glee by the way also apparently encourages sex between underage young men, just what you want your kids to watch.). We should make sure we know every commercial product advertised on these shows and ban them from our shopping lists, and write their companies and tell them, we will not stand for them subverting the morals of our society nor our children. When we hit them hard, in the pocket book, then they will stop, although probably not without a fight. We will be called haters. We will be called homophobic, but eventually we will be victors with our king. In the current culture, why should a homosexual repent. After all he is smarter, more tasteful, and even understands girls better. Just like the drunk, the thief, the murderer, he needs to be told that his behaviour is wrong before he will come to repentance.
Torah: Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Prophet: Joshua 7:1-36
Writing: Wisdom of Sirach 6:5-37
Psalm:
Epistle: Revelations 4:1-9
Gospel: Luke 18: 15-17
Collect: Blessed are you, Holy Master, our God,
King of the universe who sent your son Yeshua to reign over all the earth. So prepare our
hearts, that we would always be prepared for the coming kingdom, that our light
would shine before men, that they too would prepare for the coming kingdom.
This we ask in the name of Adonai Yeshua haMoshiach, who lives and reigns with
you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen
19 November: Dear Lord, your daughter, Elizabeth was princess of Hungary, yet was willing to sell
even her jewels to do your work. Grant
to us as you did to Elizabeth a love for helping those in need and the ability
to minister to the sick, that we like Elizabeth may fulfill the command of
visiting the sick, clothing the naked and feeding the hungry. This we ask through Yeshuah who multiplied
loaves and fishes to feed the hungry.
Ame. (white)
20 November: Dear Lord, you gave your
abbess Hilda of Whitby gifts on prudence, good sense and encouragement, help us
like her to encourage others in the faith and to submit to the authority of the
church, even it does not follow our will.
This we ask in the name of our saviour, Yeshuah, who prayed, not my will
but your will be done. Amen. (white)
21 November. Great Physician, like David, we ask that you
forgive us our sins and remove all our guilt. Heal us and make us whole again so that we can do your will today. This we ask through our Lord and Saviour Yeshua haMoshiach,
who lives and reins with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory everlasting. Amen.
22 November: Dear Lord, you gave your servant Clive S.
Lewis wonderful ability to proclaim your kingdom, love of you, and spiritual
truths through the written and spoken word.
Raise up in this and every generation authors who truly love you and
proclaim you through word and action.
This we ask through Yeshuah haMoshiach who himself used parables to
proclaim the truth of the kingdom.
Amen. (white)
&
Almighty and gracious Father, we give you thanks for the
fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those who harvest
them. Make us, we pray, faithful
stewards of your great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the
relief of all who are in need, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ
our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
for ever. Amen.
23 November: Heavenly Father, you raised up your servant
Clement to be Bishop of Rome and to reestablish the ecclesiastical authority in
Corinth. Help our Bishops to remember that to be
bishops apart we must be Bishops together, conforming our lives and doctrine to
your most holy scriptures. This we ask
through Yeshuah who resisted Satan by using the words of the Old
Testament. Amen. (white)
24 November: Your name, O Lord, is great and above every
name! You are the head over all things. In you the fullness of God is pleased
to dwell and makes peace by the blood of your cross. Fall before him for he is
Lord of lords and King of kings! Amen.
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