So [Naaman] went down and dipped seven times in the Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God; and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean. (II Kings 5:14)

But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.(James 1:22)

“So Moses made a bronze serpent, and put it on a pole; and so it was, if a serpent had bitten anyone, when he looked at the bronze serpent, he lived.” (Numbers 21:9)

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (St. John 16:33)

by the Rev. William Weedon

Rogate, the name of this Sunday, means “pray!” or “ask!” Comes right out of [...]

“Blessed be God, because He has not rejected my prayer or removed His steadfast love from me.” (Psalm 66:20 – from the Introit for the Sixth Sunday of Easter)

“And [Jesus] said to them, ’Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved, but he who does not believe will be condemned.’” (St. [...]

“Unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” (St. Luke 13:5)

What benefits does Baptism give? It works forgiveness of sins, rescues from death and the devil, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe this, as the Word and promises of God declare. [...]

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath … and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.” (James 1:19, 21)