Proper 16
August 25, 2019
Give me a firm place to stand, and I will move the earth
These words are attributed to Greek mathematician Archimedes in describing the power of "the lever." A lever only works when there is sufficient resistance, that is to say, a firm place.
Isaiah 28:16
...therefore thus says the Lord God, See, I am laying in Zion a foundation stone,
a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation:
"One who trusts will not panic."
This verse is known mostly for it being quoted in 1 Peter 2:6 in direct reference to Christ. In its original context, an architectural illustration was used to show how our life of faith is built upon the promises of God. The person of faith, who is not likely to be talking about the science of levers can certainly adopt the words, "Give me a firm place to stand [i.e. the promises of God], and I will move the earth."
Year A of the Revised Common Lectionary (Click on the season you wish to see)
Advent
Christmas and Epiphany
Transfiguration and Lent
Easter
Pentecost to Proper Sixteen
Proper Seventeen to The Reign of Christ
Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary (Click on the season you wish to see)
Advent
Christmas and Epiphany
Transfiguration and Lent
Easter
Trinity Sunday to Proper Sixteen
Proper Seventeen to The Reign of Christ
Year C of the Revised Common Lectionary (Click on the season you wish to see)
Advent
Christmas and Epiphany
Transfiguration and Lent
Easter
Pentecost to Proper Sixteen
Proper Seventeen to Reign of Christ
For more on Glenn Morison and his book that led to this page, check out The Things We Say.
All this material is copyleft. Feel free to use it however you see fit, with or without attribution.
If you wish to value this page, please make a donation to the Winnipeg Quaker Meeting.
August 25, 2019
Give me a firm place to stand, and I will move the earth
These words are attributed to Greek mathematician Archimedes in describing the power of "the lever." A lever only works when there is sufficient resistance, that is to say, a firm place.
Isaiah 28:16
...therefore thus says the Lord God, See, I am laying in Zion a foundation stone,
a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation:
"One who trusts will not panic."
This verse is known mostly for it being quoted in 1 Peter 2:6 in direct reference to Christ. In its original context, an architectural illustration was used to show how our life of faith is built upon the promises of God. The person of faith, who is not likely to be talking about the science of levers can certainly adopt the words, "Give me a firm place to stand [i.e. the promises of God], and I will move the earth."
Year A of the Revised Common Lectionary (Click on the season you wish to see)
Advent
Christmas and Epiphany
Transfiguration and Lent
Easter
Pentecost to Proper Sixteen
Proper Seventeen to The Reign of Christ
Year B of the Revised Common Lectionary (Click on the season you wish to see)
Advent
Christmas and Epiphany
Transfiguration and Lent
Easter
Trinity Sunday to Proper Sixteen
Proper Seventeen to The Reign of Christ
Year C of the Revised Common Lectionary (Click on the season you wish to see)
Advent
Christmas and Epiphany
Transfiguration and Lent
Easter
Pentecost to Proper Sixteen
Proper Seventeen to Reign of Christ
For more on Glenn Morison and his book that led to this page, check out The Things We Say.
All this material is copyleft. Feel free to use it however you see fit, with or without attribution.
If you wish to value this page, please make a donation to the Winnipeg Quaker Meeting.