All Saints Homilies and Teachings

Text: Matthew 4:1-11

We begin to dig into Proverbs by discussing its prologue, the Father's First Appeal, and Wisdom's First Appeal from Chapter 1.

We discuss Packer's Sin-Grace-Faith patterns in the Holy Communion Liturgy, the approach to Eucharistic Theology in the classic Anglican Formularies and writings of early English Divines, the patterns of the Church Year, and the historic Eucharistic Lectionary as found in the classic editions of the BCP.Some Pre-1800 Anglican Divines on Eucharistic Theology mentioned in this video. Note the use of the Fathers and Scripture by these theologians:Thomas Cranmer, A Defence of the True and Catholic Doctrine of the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of our Savior ChristRichard Hooker (Modernized), The Word Made Flesh for Us John Jewel, Treatises on Scripture and the SacramentsAdrian Saravia, De Sacra Eucharistica

Text: 1 Corinthians 13

We begin our journey through the Book of Proverbs by discussing the genre, a basic outline, and the how the Gospel is shown in Proverbs.

This week we discuss some clarifications on the relationship between the Fathers and the Formularies, we discuss Martin Thornton's idea of a threefold "Regula," we introduce J.I. Packer's "Gospel in the Prayer Book," and look into the Daily Offices of Morning and Evening Prayer.St. Dunstan's Plainsong Psalter can be purchased ⁠here⁠. ⁠Our video on chanting the Canticles from St. Dunstan's⁠⁠Our video on the nine major Psalm Tones⁠Note: the above videos were recorded when our diocese was part of the Church of Nigeria rather than the ACNA.

Text: Luke 8:4-15

The Playlist for our Prior Class on the 7 Ecumenical CouncilsAn Inexpensive Edition of the Two Books of HomiliesA Recent Modernization of the First BookAn Ongoing Project to put the Homilies onlineJewel's ApologyNowell's CatechismRichard Hooker Modernization ProjectA Reprint of Hooker's Works (includeing the Laws), Original English with Updated SpellingNote: Hooker's Laws include eight books; I mistakenly said five in the video. The above link includes Books 1-4 in the first volume, Book 5 in the second volume, and Books 6-8 (with misc. works) in the third volume.

Texts: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Deuteronomy 34, Matthew 20:1-16

Text: Mark 1:1-13

We conclude our survey of individual Psalms with the Venite, Psalm 95. We discuss its Old Testament allusions, how it is used by the New Testament in an allusion, and some liturgical matters.

Texts: Matthew 2, Ephesians 3

The TCG Article on Psalm 119The Themelios Article on the Structure of the Book of Psalms

In which we look at the propers for the Feast of the Circumcision of Christ (January 1)

An abridgment and modernization of the anonymous "An Homily or Sermon Concerning the Nativity and Birth of our Saviour Jesus Christ" from the Second Book of Homilies, 1571.

Texts: Hebrews 1:1-12; John 1:1-14

Texts: Philippians 4:4-7

We continue our Psalms study by looking at Psalms 23 and 51, two of the most beloved Psalms. The Way of the Shepherd (the book referenced by Fr. Zac) can be found here.

We continue our discussion of the book of Psalms by looking at Psalm 22. We discuss David's persecution, the poetry, and the Messianic significance.

With indebtedness to the lectionary scholarship of Melville Scott, circa 1902.

We begin to dig into the Psalms with a discussion on Psalms 1 and 2. We talk about the Blessed Man, the Raging of the Nations, and God's King.

Texts: Romans 15:4-13, Luke 21:25-33With much indebtedness to the turn-of-the-20th-century lectionary work of Melville Scott

We introduce the book of psalms, discussing Hebrew Poetry in general, the organization of the Psalter, and how to get the most out of the Psalms.

Texts: Romans 13, Matthew 21, with much appreciation to the work of turn-of-the-20th century English priest, Melville Scott, on the Lectionary.

A Homily for the Sunday Next Before AdventTexts: Jeremiay 23:5-8, John 6:4-15

Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, 9:6-15; Part 3 of a Trinitytide Series on Stewardship

We discuss the history of the Anglican Communion, the 2025 “The Future has Arrived” letter from the GAFCON Chairman, and Jerusalem Declaration of 2008.

Text: Hebrews 11:39ff

We finish up the Book of Job with God's answer to Job and Job's restoration.

Week 2 of a Trinitytide series on giving and stewardship.

We see a sudden appearance of Elihu, an “angry young man.” Is he a prophet or just more of the same?

Job submits his “closing arguments” in his arguments with his friends. We see that he deeply cares about his relationship with God, and how his sufferings seem to point to a break in that fellowship

Part 1 of a Trinitytide Series on Stewardship

Part 6 of our Trinitytide Series on the Decalogue.

We look at Job 19 as a representative chapter of his responses to his friends' arguments. We see the depths of Job's sorrows, a hint at the Gospel, and a warning for his friends.

Part 5 of our Trinitytide Series on the Decalogue

Using Job 18 as a case study we look at the arguments of Job's friends and see that they make one significant bad assumption throughout.

Week 4 of our Trinitytide Series in the 10 Commandments.

We discuss the third chapter in Job, in which Job curses the day of his birth, longs for the final rest, and laments his suffering. We consider what a life without the Gospel and God's grace looks like.

We discuss Job 1&2, including Job's character, Job's family, the gathering of the “Sons of God” and the Satan's Test.

Week 3 of our Trinitytide series on the Decalogue

An overview and introduction to the Book of Job. We discuss Job's character, the role of “the Satan,” whether Job's friends were being kind or cruel with their silence, and much more!

Week 2 of our Trinitytide series on the Decalogue

We begin a new Christian Education series on the wisdom literature of the Old Testament (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs). Today we introduce these books, discuss Hebrew poetry, and the biblical approach to wisdom in general.

Week 1 of our Trinitytide series on the 10 Commandments

Week 7 of our Trinitytide Series on the Apostles' Creed

Week 6 of our Trinitytide Series on the Apostles' Creed

Week 5 of our Trinitytide Series on the Apostles' Creed. We look at the crucifixion, burial, and descent of Jesus.

Week 4 of our Trinitytide Series on the Apostles' Creed. We look at Jesus' conception, birth, and suffering.

In our final class on the Ecumenical Councils, we look at how Nicaea 2 was received by the Lutherans and the Reformed, and how historic Anglicanism fits into the picture. We discuss the "Homily on the Peril of Idolatry," the influence of later Gothic Revival and Ecuminism, how Anglicans approach the issues today, and finaly evaluate the Council from the perspective of our Anglican Formularies.Some Links:CB Moss on the 7th CouncilsAn Ad Fontes article on Protestentism and the Council"Nicaea II: Some Criticisms"

Part 3 in our Trinityide Summer Series