A Lamp for Today show

A Lamp for Today

Summary: Join Edith Humphrey in reading Old Testament passages designed to bring to life the weekly Gospel and/or Epistle reading for the Divine Liturgy. Discover how the apostles and the New Testament writers followed the pattern of Jesus in their understanding of the Holy Scriptures of the early Church - the Law, the Prophets and the Writings.

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  • Artist: Dr. Edith M. Humphrey, and Ancient Faith Ministries
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 Light From the Psalter 2: Blessed is the Man! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 15:23

In this second episode, we consider that selection of verses from Psalms 1-3 which is ordinarily sung in parishes during Great Vespers, and place these in their full context, while looking to 2 Samuel (2 Kingdoms)15-18 and also to select fathers for help in understanding. We see that our life depends upon being in Christ, the only Blessed One, and that even in our times of trial, God is with us, both to rescue and to bless.

 Light from the Psalter I: It is Very Good! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:04

We begin a series concerning the major psalms read throughout the week, both liturgically, and in personal prayer. Our first episode reads Psalm 103 (LXX)/104 (Hebrew) of Great Vespers, by which we stand alongside God on the final evening of the creation-week (Genesis 1), rejoicing in creation and in the Creator. We are helped in our interpretation by the hope offered in Hebrews 12:18-24 and 1 Corinthians 15.

 Light from the Psalter I: It is Very Good! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

We begin a series concerning the major psalms read throughout the week, both liturgically, and in personal prayer. Our first episode reads Psalm 103 (LXX)/104 (Hebrew) of Great Vespers, by which we stand alongside God on the final evening of the creation-week (Genesis 1), rejoicing in creation and in the Creator. We are helped in our interpretation by the hope offered in Hebrews 12:18-24 and 1 Corinthians 15.

 Light from the Canticles 12: Departing in Peace | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:53

In this final episode of “Light from the Canticles,” we contemplate the Song of Simeon, also known as the Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:29-32), with help from select fathers, Genesis 26:26-30, 2 Samuel (Kingdoms) 20:41-42, Isaiah 54:10, and Nehemiah 8:3. The elder Simeon’s song of blessing and gratitude becomes ours as we remember the fulfillment of God’s promises, and rejoice in the Incarnate One, who has brought us release from sin and death. Next episode we will start a series on the Psalms sung at Vespers, in the Divine Liturgy, and in our daily readings: “Light from the Psalms.”

 Light from the Canticles 12: Departing in Peace | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

In this final episode of “Light from the Canticles,” we contemplate the Song of Simeon, also known as the Nunc Dimittis (Luke 2:29-32), with help from select fathers, Genesis 26:26-30, 2 Samuel (Kingdoms) 20:41-42, Isaiah 54:10, and Nehemiah 8:3. The elder Simeon’s song of blessing and gratitude becomes ours as we remember the fulfillment of God’s promises, and rejoice in the Incarnate One, who has brought us release from sin and death. Next episode we will start a series on the Psalms sung at Vespers, in the Divine Liturgy, and in our daily readings: “Light from the Psalms.”

 Light from the Canticles 11: Horn, House, Oath, and Day-Spring | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

We read the righteous Zachariah’s canticle of praise and hope from Luke 1:68-79, looking to the Old Testament to shed light on it: Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis 22:16-17; Psalm 18/17:3; 2 Sam/2 Kingdoms 7:1-17; 2 Sam/2 Kingdoms 22:3; Isaiah 9:2 and Malachi 3:1; 4:2-5.

 Light from the Canticles 11: Horn, House, Oath, and Day-Spring | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:23

We read the righteous Zachariah’s canticle of praise and hope from Luke 1:68-79, looking to the Old Testament to shed light on it: Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis 22:16-17; Psalm 18/17:3; 2 Sam/2 Kingdoms 7:1-17; 2 Sam/2 Kingdoms 22:3; Isaiah 9:2 and Malachi 3:1; 4:2-5.

 Light From the Canticles 10: Magnifying the Savior | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:43

This week we read the first part of Canticle 9 (Luke 1:46-55); interpreting it in the light of Hannah’s song, David’s joy in the Ark of the Lord (2 Sam/2 Kingdoms 6:9-15) 2 Cor 10:15, and Gen 22:17-18. Her humility and joy are models for us as we learn to “magnify” the Savior.

 Light From the Canticles 10: Magnifying the Savior | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week we read the first part of Canticle 9 (Luke 1:46-55); interpreting it in the light of Hannah’s song, David’s joy in the Ark of the Lord (2 Sam/2 Kingdoms 6:9-15) 2 Cor 10:15, and Gen 22:17-18. Her humility and joy are models for us as we learn to “magnify” the Savior.

 Light from the Canticles 9: Sing and Exalt Him! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:45

This week we revel in the colors, sounds, and wonder of Old Testament Canticle 8 (Dan 3:57-88 LXX). In this exuberant song of praise, we bring the whole cosmos before God, and enter into the praise that flows in different ways from everything that He has created.

 Light from the Canticles 9: Sing and Exalt Him! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week we revel in the colors, sounds, and wonder of Old Testament Canticle 8 (Dan 3:57-88 LXX). In this exuberant song of praise, we bring the whole cosmos before God, and enter into the praise that flows in different ways from everything that He has created.

 Light from the Canticles Episode 8: Azariah’s Confession and the Beginning of the Song | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week we consider Canticle 7 (Dan 3:25-56), which details Azariah’s confession, and the beginning of his song with the three friends. Here we see the themes of human praises based on understanding, the importance of God’s glory, and God’s merciful justice as he keeps covenant with us, looking also to 2 King 19:15-20:6 and Genesis 22:15-18.

 Light from the Canticles Episode 8: Azariah’s Confession and the Beginning of the Song | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:51

This week we consider Canticle 7 (Dan 3:25-56), which details Azariah’s confession, and the beginning of his song with the three friends. Here we see the themes of human praises based on understanding, the importance of God’s glory, and God’s merciful justice as he keeps covenant with us, looking also to 2 King 19:15-20:6 and Genesis 22:15-18.

 Light from the Canticles Episode 7: Jonah's Cry from the Depths | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The song of Jonah (Jonah 2:2-9), Old Testament Canticle 6, is notable for its poignancy and substance. We read it with reference to Jesus’ words in Matthew12:39-41 and with help from these Old Testament passages: Job 41, Psalm 104/LXX 103:26, Psalm 139/LXX 138: 8-12, and Psalm 148:7.

 Light from the Canticles Episode 7: Jonah’s Cry from the Depths | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:15

The song of Jonah (Jonah 2:2-9), Old Testament Canticle 6, is notable for its poignancy and substance. We read it with reference to Jesus’ words in Matthew12:39-41 and with help from these Old Testament passages: Job 41, Psalm 104/LXX 103:26, Psalm 139/LXX 138: 8-12, and Psalm 148:7.

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