Ancient Anglican

This week we will look at the Psalms of the Compline service, and not only the four Psalms explicitly mentioned in the service, but also other psalms which find their way into the service within the various prayers and responses.

This week we are simply going to have a brief overview of the Psalms by looking at how to read and interpret the Psalms. We will end the study this week by having individuals share a particular Psalm that is dear to them (no participation required).

Here is an outline of our study of the Psalms.

We need the books that will correct the characteristic mistakes of our own period. And that means the old books.

I only desire to attain to that care and diligence in the sacred writings, which the Apostle has placed last among the duties of the saints (Eph. 4:11); and this very thing I desire, so that, in the endeavour to teach, I may be able to learn.

The rule we shall observe is universality, antiquity, and consent.

This morning we are looking at the Creation narrative set forth in the first few verses of Genesis. I want us to look at three major lessons of the Creation narrative, and how it relates to our life in Christ.