“For there is still a vision for the appointed time;
it speaks of the end, and does not lie.
If it seems to tarry, wait for it;
it will surely come, it will not delay.” Habakkuk 2:3
Spiritual Walk and Musings:
We are who we are, not only because of our own individual personalities, but also because of those around us and those who have gone on before us. Today is a chance to ponder past events that still impact us today. In Habakkuk God indicates he is working towards His plan. May we remember that God is working His plan even if no one else is aware. And may we remember that God's plan is fair. Some times this fairness does not seem the case, but in fact the profundity of God's justice and fairness is deeper and more real than the wisest of could ever perceive.
The following are some historical notes which should help you follow the flow of this morning's message:
John Wycliffe (1329-84)- called the “Morning Star of the English Reformation.” He attacked Catholic doctrines and practices. His lasting contribution was the translation of the Latin Bible into English.
Westminster Confession (1643-46) - Drawn up at Westminster, London by Scottish and English theologians. Accepted in Scotland but never ratified in England.
Transubstantiation– A key Catholic doctrine stating that the bread and the wine of the Eucharist (Communion) become the actual body and blood of Christ.
Henry VIII (1491-1547) - Tudor King
Catherine of Aragon—1st wife of Henry VIII.
Mary Tudor (1516-1548) - Only surviving child of Henry and Catherine.
Anne Boleyn– 2nd wife of Henry
Elizabeth (1533-1603) - Only child of Henry and Ann.
Jane Seymour—3rd wife of Henry.
Edward(1537-1553) - Only child of Henry and Jane.
Order of Succession: Edward, Mary Tudor, Elizabeth.
Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556)—Archbishop of Canterbury from 1532.
To Pray and Ponder: A prayer by St Thomas More (1478 - 1535)
God Bless, Jon
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