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The Covenant Stipulations (Exodus 20)

Posted on 13 March 2024 by Fr. Brench

Something I haven’t examined much yet in this walk-through of the book of Exodus is the subject of a covenant. In the Ancient Near East, the covenant was a standardized literary form for brokering a peace treaty or similar agreement, … Continue reading →

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Moses was really afraid (Exodus 4)

Posted on 24 February 2024 by Fr. Brench

For those following the Daily Office Lectionary, today (24th of February) is St. Matthias Day, which interrupts the regular readings through Exodus in favor a special lesson for this commemorative holy day. But for the purposes of this devotional walk-through … Continue reading →

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By his submission to the law…

Posted on 1 January 2023 by Fr. Brench

It’s the feast of the Circumcision and Holy Name of our Lord Jesus Christ! Today we recall “And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he … Continue reading →

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A House Redeemed – Joshua 2

Posted on 4 June 2021 by Fr. Brench

In today’s daily lectionary reading from Joshua 2 we come across the familiar story of Rahab the harlot, who protected the Israelite spies from the King of Jericho. She lies on their behalf to keep them safe from harm, helps … Continue reading →

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The Tearing of the Veil

Posted on 28 March 2021 by Fr. Brench

Last week we heard about the “wall of separation” and you can visit that worship service here. Today we’re looking at “the Tearing of the Veil”, part 2 in our sermon trilogy. To follow along, here’s the order of service … Continue reading →

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The Bible is a book of Great Prophets

Posted on 16 August 2018 by Fr. Brench

This is part eleven of sixteen in a series, “The Bible Is…“ The last part of the Hebrew Old Testament consists of nearly twenty books collecting the works of various Prophets from the ancient kingdom of Israel. Due to their … Continue reading →

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Oblation: a death on purpose

Posted on 30 March 2018 by Fr. Brench

a Good Friday devotion on Hebrews 10:1-25 Amidst the more familiar Bible readings in Holy Week, especially the Triduum (Thursday through Saturday), Good Friday offers us this rather ‘theological’ passage from the Epistle to the Hebrews.  Let’s not let the … Continue reading →

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The Bible is the New Covenant

Posted on 23 March 2018 by Fr. Brench

This is part four of sixteen in a series, “The Bible Is…“ Throughout the Old Testament, written before the time of Christ, are hints and promises that the Covenant made with God’s people will be replaced with a better one.  … Continue reading →

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The Bible is Teaching, or Law

Posted on 6 March 2018 by Fr. Brench

This is part three of sixteen in a series, “The Bible Is…” The first five books of the Bible are collectively known as the Books of Moses, the Pentateuch (five books), and the Torah.  Torah is typically translated as “law” … Continue reading →

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Article 7: The Old Testament

Posted on 23 February 2017 by Fr. Brench

This is part of my commentary series on The 39 Articles of Religion.  Article 7 states: VII. Of the Old Testament                                                                                                    The Old Testament is not contrary to the New: for both in the Old and New Testament everlasting life … Continue reading →

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