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Join Dr. 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.

A Lamp for Today Dr. Edith Humphrey and Ancient Faith Radio

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.8 • 13 Ratings

Join Dr. 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.

    Light from the Psalter 16:  Ascending to God

    Light from the Psalter 16:  Ascending to God

    We turn to the Songs of Ascent, reading them in the light of Psalms 119-121 (MT 120-122), upon which they are based, and Hebrews 12:18-29, where we approach of heavenly Zion.

    • 14 min
    Light from the Psalms 15:  Mercy in the Morning

    Light from the Psalms 15:  Mercy in the Morning

    We read this stunning sixth censing prayer of Matins, looking to help from wise Church fathers, and the clarification of multiple passages in the Bible: Psalm 142 (143 MT); Romans 4:8; Philippian 3:12; 2 Samuel/2 Kingdoms 15-18, Rev 20:11, and Luke 21:17-18. God’s mercy towards us is always surprising, and is impressed upon us as we begin the Lord’s Day.

    • 11 min
    Light from the Psalter 14: Bless the LORD, O My Soul!

    Light from the Psalter 14: Bless the LORD, O My Soul!

    This week we read the fifth of the six “censing” psalms of Orthros, Psalm 102 (LXX)/ 103 (MT), and marvel at God’s invitation that we should bless Him. We are helped in understanding the Psalm by Hebrews 7:7, Colossians 1:12-13, James 2:13, and the blessed Augustine.

    • 11 min
    Light from the Psalter 13: Showing Wonders to the Dead

    Light from the Psalter 13: Showing Wonders to the Dead

    We read the fourth of the six Orthros psalms of penitence, Psalm 87 (LXX)/88 (MT), looking to Jesus as the “perfect Die-er” who brings light to the whole world, showing wonders even to the dead! This heavy psalm is understood through the similarly difficult passages of Luke 2:29-35, 2 Cor 5:21, Gal 3:13, John 12:20b-36, and Psalm 21(LXX) /22 (MT).

    • 15 min
    Light from the Psalter 12:  Glorious Things are Spoken!

    Light from the Psalter 12:  Glorious Things are Spoken!

    Today we read the fourth of the six Psalms recited by the priest at the beginning of Matins, Psalm 86 LXX/87 MT. With help from Joshua 2, John 4:14 and 7: 37-39, and Galatians 4:26-7, we unpack this psalm that celebrates the glory of Zion—a city founded by the LORD in the Old Testament, and that points towards an even more glorious heavenly city, to which we are called as citizens.

    • 12 min
    Light from the Psalms 11:  Seeking the LORD

    Light from the Psalms 11:  Seeking the LORD

    We look to Psalm 62 (LXX)/ 63 (Hebrew text) as a model for practicing the presence of God, and are assured that He is always with us, encouraging us to seek His face.

    • 9 min

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I just recently stumbled across this podcast after seeing an interview with Dr. Humphrey on the YT channel Gospel Simplicity (definitely worth checking out). Thankful for these reflections on Scripture. Working my way through the series on Revelation and thoroughly enjoying them!

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