February 20th: Genesis 50 & Matthew 8:1-17
February 19, 2020
Alastair Roberts
The burial of Jacob and the death of Joseph. Jesus performs healings.
Some passages referenced:
Genesis 47:11 (given possession within Egypt); Hebrews 11:22, Exodus 13:19, Joshua 24:32 (the bones of Joseph); Joshua 24:29 (Joshua dies at 110).
Matthew 8:18-22, 9:9-13, 9:35-10:42 (calls to discipleship).
Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).
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