Sunday, December 2, 2007

27th Sunday after Pentecost

Fasting: No fastDoxologyJulian: November 19

Epistle

Ephesians 6.10-17

Read in context

10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.Log in to add notes

11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.Log in to add notes

12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.Log in to add notes

13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.Log in to add notes

14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;Log in to add notes

15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;Log in to add notes

16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.Log in to add notes

17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:Log in to add notes

Gospel

Luke 12.16-21

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16And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:Log in to add notes

17And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?Log in to add notes

18And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.Log in to add notes

19And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.Log in to add notes

20But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?Log in to add notes

21So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.Log in to add notes