People who have recently joined the church, do not know how to correctly read the gospel of the house, and therefore ask similar questions. Reading the Scriptures, usually, is associated with a number of difficulties. And they should be considered more.
Difficulties in the development of the Gospel
Some believers note that at first to read the Scripture is extremely difficult. And it is connected not only with the unusual style of the presentation, but also that many steadily pulls into sleep when reading it.
The priests believe that this phenomenon is associated with the manifestations of a subtle world, where there are not only angels, but also demons. I don't like the dark forces when a person is engaged in the study of the Holy Scriptures. And they try to prevent such action in every way.
In the coercion of difficulties with reading the gospel, they are smaller, because they are strong in spirit. And their faith is more and deeper than newbies. Therefore, all temptations and difficulties in the development of the Holy Book are held over time if a person makes efforts to this.
There are a number of rules related to the reading of Scripture. They contain the following information:
- Read it is necessary;
- The first reading must be spent from the beginning to the end of the book. Next, you can read your favorite passages. But this does not mean that you need to read continuously;
- During reading it is impossible to be distracted or rushing.
In addition to general rules, in modern world There are myths associated with reading the Gospel. Among them are such as:
- Those where it is said that a woman must have a certain form of clothing and a covered head for reading. In the home setting you can read without these formalities;
- Those where it is mentioned that if the information is not remembered, it is enough just to pray. To learn everything from the Gospel, even for dozens of readings is almost impossible. Therefore, it is worth reading even when the read read in the head is completely not postponed. Just as the river cleans the man laid into it, and the person himself reads, cleared.
The longer the Holy Scripture is being studied, the more new meanings open for himself a Christian in the end. On the question of how to properly read the gospel of the house, it is difficult to give an unequivocal answer.
What language to study Scripture?
Modern people do not know old Slavonic languageAnd torturing himself to reading it is not recommended. It is best to disassemble spiritual texts in the language that is native for a person.
How to attach to the reading of the Gospel of Children?
In Orthodoxy, there are many excellent books for children, where biblical plots are described in an affordable form. You can purchase one of them to read about this to children. But the reading of the "adult" the gospel is also welcome.
Unacceptable use for reading modern stylized fairy tales options. The child must understand the importance of the process, and not confuse him with children's fun.
Due to the lack of church knowledge, the believer may not understand some excerpts from the Scripture. Then it is necessary to resort to official interpretation, permitted by the church or a private confessor.
Is it necessary to illuminate spiritual literature?
This question is the priests give a negative answer. In church practice there is no refinement of literature. And the gospel in itself is already a holy book. And in additional lighting does not need.
So how to correctly read the gospel at home? It is necessary to do it in a relaxed atmosphere. You can read in solitude, and you can organize reading for the whole family. If difficulties arise, then before reading you can pray to the Lord. Ask him about the custody of wisdom to study the Holy Scriptures. Thoughtfulness and diligence are the main aspects of comprehending one of the main books in Christianity. While reading it is recommended to make entries in a separate notebook. There you can write down questions, important thoughts and loved quotes. This approach helps to systematize the knowledge gained.
Replies Ieria Andrei Chizhenko.
The well-known Serbian researcher of the canonical law Bishop Nicodemia (Milash) wrote in his interpretation of the 19th Rules of the VI of the Ecumenical Cathedral as follows: "St. Scripture is the Word of God, which opens to people by the will of God ... "And St. Ignatius (Bryanchanin) said:
"... read the gospel with extreme reverence and attention. It is not considered anything unavailable, low-cost viewing. Each iota is eating a ray of life. Neglect of life - death. "
One author wrote about a small entrance to Liturgy: "The Gospel is a symbol of Christ. The Lord appeared in the world of bodyborn, in the middle. He goes to the sermon, on his earthly ministry and is here among us. The terrible and majestic action is committed - among us apparently noticeable - God. From this spectacle, the holy angels of Heaven will be sainted in the reverent thrill. And you, human, taste this great mystery and the chapter chapter before it. "
Based on the foregoing, it is necessary to understand that the Holy Gospel is the main book of mankind in which life has been concluded for people. It contains Divine Truths leading to salvation. And it itself is a source of life - the word performed truly by the strength and wisdom of the Lord.
The gospel is the voice of Christ himself. In the symbolic and spiritual sense, the Savior says with us in the symbolic and spiritual sense. We seemed to be transferred in time on the blooming Galilene Plains and become eyewitnesses the words incarnate. And he says not only the universal and in short, in general, but also specifically to each of us. The gospel is not just a book. This is a life for us, this is a rod of living water and a source of life. It is at the same time the law of God, by humanity for salvation, and the secret committed salvation. When reading the gospel of the soul, the human joins with God and resurrect in it.
It is not by chance that the word "Evangelios" is translated from the Greek as "good news." This means that the grace of the Holy Spirit in the world has opened a new news-truth: God came to save mankind to Earth, and "God has become a man so that the person becomes God," said Saint Athanasius Alexandria in the IV century. The Lord reconciled with a man, he again healed him and opened him the road to the kingdom of heaven.
And reading either listening to the gospel, we get up on this heavenly vertical road and go to her paradise. That's what the gospel is.
So it is very important to read New Testament everyday. Under the Council of the Holy Fathers, we need to include the reading of the Holy Gospel and the "Apostle" (Acts of the Holy Apostles, the Cathedral Messages of the Apostles and the Fourteen Messages of the St. Paul's Holy Apostle) in their celon (home) prayer rule. The following sequence is usually recommended: two chapters "Apostle" (some read one chapter) and one head of the Gospel per day.
In my opinion, based on personal experienceI want to say that it is more convenient to read the sacred writer in order, that is, from the first chapters to the latter, and then return. Then the person will have a holistic picture of the gospel narration, the feeling and understanding of its continuity, causal relationships.
It is also necessary that the reading of the gospel does not seem to read the felting literature of the "foot behind the leg, comfortably setting in the chair". Still, this should be a prayer homemade official act.
Archpriest Seraphim Slobodskaya in his book "The Law of God" recommends reading the sacred writer standing, once in front of reading and three after.
There are special prayers pronounced before and after reading the New Testament.
"Ascension in the hearts of our, people's humanity, your aisle is rawless light, and the mental openings of the eyes, in the gospel of your preachies, in which the blessed of your commandments are inherent in us and the blessed of your commandments, and the carnation of lusts are all right, the spiritual residence will pass, all, Lazz Yours and the wonderful and broadly. You bless you enlighten the souls and the televisions of ours, Christ, God, and you weeping, with the original father and all, and good, and the life-giving spirit, now and are confused, and forever. Amen". Her secretly reads the priest during Divine Liturgy Before reading the Holy Gospel. It is also placed after the 11th Cafe Psalter.
The prayer of St. John of Zlatoust: "Lord Jesus Christ, cordial her ears, hear the word yours, and understand and create your will, Yako, I am on the Earth: Not Spearly from Men's Commandments, but I am completely opening my eyes, and understand wonders from your law; Tell me Slave, and the secret wisdom is yours. I think about it, my God, yes, the intelligence of your mind and the meaning of the mind of your mind is not the credit of honor written, but also you are doing, yes, I will not read the sin to the Saints and I will read the literature, but in the update, and enlightenment, and in the shrine, and in Saving the soul, and in the heritage of life eternal. Yako you are an enlightenment lying in darkness and you have any gift for the benefit and every gift perfectly. Amen".
The prayer of St. Ignatius (Bryanchaninova), read before and after reading the Holy Scriptures: "Save, Lord, and the surveillance of your slaves (names) in the words of the Divine Gospel, what are yours about salvation of your slave. They fell, Lord, terrious all their sins, and yes the grace of yours, which purifies, sanctifying the whole person in the name of the Father and Son and the Holy Spirit arranges in them. Amen".
As the last one from myself I will add that it is also read with the addition of chapter from the Holy Gospel in some sore thieves or trouble. At his own experience, I was convinced that he helps himself very much. And the merciful Lord relieves all the circumstances and trouble. Some fathers recommend reading this prayer with the Evangelical chapter every day.
These are "conversations on the Gospel of Matthew" of St. John of Zlatoust; Interpretation on the Gospel of the Blessed Feofilakt Bulgarian; "Interpretation of the Gospel" B.I. Gladkov, highly estimated by the Holy righteous John Kronstadt; Proceedings of Archbishop Averkia (Tausheva), Metropolitan of Veniamine (Pushkar), the Clean Bible of the Old and New Testaments of Alexander Lopukhin, other writings.
Fit, brethren and sisters, hearts, "shards and eager truths", to a pure life-minded Spring Spring Spring. Without him, the soul is doomed to withering and spiritual death. With him, she blooms, like a paradise flower, which can be wondering in wonderfully moisture, decent kingdom Heavenly.
Andrei Chizhechko
The Gospel is the main holy book for all Christians, since this is the living word of the Lord Jesus Christ. It was in the gospel that the Earth's life and the service of the Savior, his preaching and instructions of people, miracles, passion, redemptive death for all of humanity and the subsequent wonderful resurrection from the dead are described. There are four Gospels written by the Apostles of Christ - Math, Mark, Luka and John. All together, as a single whole, they are part of the second large part of the Holy Scriptures (Bible).
Traditionally, the Gospel is read in the churches for worship services, as well as during the molding. However, the temple is not single placewhere it is possible and you need to read this book, it is also vital to seek Christians and in their private, home religious life. In this regard, especially new believers, the question often arises - how to read the holy gospel at home right?
How to read right?
In response to this question, we can distinguish between several determining moments, which indicate the holy devotees of God, and well-known modern clergymen.
Firstly, reading the gospel of the house should be serious and conscious with a certain preparation and configure. It is important to understand that the Holy Book is in the hands, the revelation of God itself, and therefore for each word it needs to be treated with the rest of the care.
Second moment, especially in response to the question - how to correctly read the gospel at home? - This is, of course, faith in the read. In fact, this book was read and read not only Christians and do not even always believe the believers. At the same time, each reading gospel is looking for something important in it for itself personally. However, Christians should read the Word of God with a complete faith in what is told about it, otherwise, according to the word of the Apostle Paul: " and our preaching is vain, vain and faith ..."(1 Cor. 15:14). This also applies to the descriptions of miracles, and other different events from the life of Christ, and especially his glorious resurrection from the dead. And, of course, such reading is important to reinforce the appeal to the interpretations of the Holy Fathers. In this case, it becomes easier to understand many gospel episodes.
Another important point - The reading of the Gospel must be regular, systematic. Of course, it is good to turn to the Word of God in any needs, heavy or joyful events in life, but Christians are designed to contact him all the time. That is why to open the Holy Gospel to try as much as possible, preferably daily.
How to read the gospel every day?
Answering the question - how to correctly read the Gospel every day at home? - It is worth noting that such reading should be logically lined up. Let, you will read little by little, but these small parts should start logically and end. One of the most common types of reading of the Gospel - this is from the first (from Matthew) and up to the fourth (from John), at least one chapter per day. And maybe another option, for example, on one chapter in the morning, during the day (if possible) and at night. Upon completion of reading the entire Gospel, it is necessary to return to its beginning again - thus, a person is formed and enshrines a holistic perception of read.
In addition, there are also specific patristic advice on reading this sacred book. So, according to the saints, believers need to include the reading of the Gospel and other books of the New Testament in their homely prayer rule. For example, two chapters from the acts and one chapter of the Gospel per day. But in general, as noted above, various variations are possible here, based on the possibilities and internal needs of each particular person.
Another frequently asked question - how to read the gospel in Great post at home? In this case, in addition to basic recommendations, you can note a few more points. First, the great post reading the Word of God needs to be strengthened, that is, read more than usual. Secondly, you can pay more attention to the description. last days The earthly life of Christ is his sermons, courts over him, passions, death on the cross, resurrection. Especially such reading is appropriate on the passionate sadmice.
It also matters how the Orthodox person reads the Holy Gospel of the House - standing or sitting. In this case, again, there are different tips. Of course, ideally read the sacred book. So, for example, Architis Seraphim Slobodskaya in his book "The Law of God" recommended to read the Word of God standing, crossing once before and three times after reading. However, even if a person reads the gospel sitting, which is generally not rebored, then it is necessary to do this with awe (without thumping legs to foot, etc.), seriously and consciously, without being distracted by foreign topics. In general, on this topic can be brought famous words Saint Filaret (Drozdova), Metropolitan of Moscow: " Better sitting thinking about God than standing - about legs».
Prayer before reading Gospel House
"Ascension in the hearts of our, people's humanity, your aisle is rawless light, and the mental openings of the eyes, in the gospel of your preachies, in which the blessed of your commandments are inherent in us and the blessed of your commandments, and the carnation of lusts are all right, the spiritual residence will pass, all, Lazz Yours and the wonderful and broadly. You bless you enlighten the souls and the televisions of ours, Christ, God, and you weeping, with the original father and all, and good, and the life-giving spirit, now and are confused, and forever. Amen".
Prayer after reading the gospel of the house (it can also be addressed to reading)
"Save, Lord, and the surviving slaves of your (names) with the words of the Divine Gospel, what are the saving of your slave. They fell, Lord, terrious all their sins, and yes the grace of yours, which purifies, sanctifying the whole person in the name of the Father and Son and the Holy Spirit arranges in them. Amen".
When we are preparing to hear or read the New Testament, you need to ask God for help. Very many cases, when the believers started to interpret the divine books in their own way and as a result, left Orthodox faith.
Prayer before reading the Gospel, which commanded to us to make holy fathers can sound in different versions. Their meaning, as a rule, is reduced to one - there must be a petition to the GOD on the Given of the Disassembly of Holy Scripture.
For example, one of them, the most capacious: "Lord, enlighten the eyes of my hearty light of the mind of your Holy Gospel."
The prayer of Ignatia Bryanchanin is common before reading the Gospel: " Save the Lord and nice slaves of your (names) with the words of the Divine Gospel, what are yours about salvation of your slaves. Lord, the grain of all their sins, and yes, the grace of yours, which cleans, sanctifying the whole person in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit will arrange in them. Amen.»
It is clear and meaningful will be prayer before and after reading the gospel if it is built according to such a scheme:
- read before reading the divine revelation of the prayer enlightenment of the mind and giving the understanding of the divine words;
- after reading the Holy Letter to fulfill the rule of Ignatia Bryanchaninov, in which the petition for cleansing the sins of all those for whom the Holy Gospel was read.
Most believers come in this way. The heads of Divine Scripture are included in the prayer rule committed by the believers of the Orthodox Church everyday. Therefore, it is very important for prayers before reading the gospel of the house to fulfill the appropriate way.
There are many books that fill our bookshelves. Personal library is almost everyone.
According to the books that are in it, it is possible with a lot of probability to make a judgment about the person, their owner. About who he thinks about and dreams what his life seeks what is his life.
Most of the books that we have, just read once, and we never return to them anymore.
But there are those that we appeal again and again, reading them throughout your life. Divine Revelation is the main book of any Christian. It can be compared with the air, food that we need every day to live and pray to God. She leads, inspires, supports on a difficult path and eternity and does not give to collapse from him.
The Bible was a desk book. outstanding people. She was read and re-read the renewer once Dostoevsky, Pushkin, Gogol, Mendeleev, Pavlov and other at least famous personalities. IN pre-revolutionary Russia at the end of any educational institution Graduates were issued with the certificate of the Tomik of the Gospel, as a farewell and leadership for further life.
The Bible is divine Scripture. And this means that each of its lines is filled with a special spiritual force that can change and enlighten our lives. Each of us has such days, periods when everything seems to be filled with only darkness.
It would seem that there is no lumen, longing and hopelessness around us. And here, as soon as we proceed to reread the revelation, the spiritual light begins to illuminate our life Path.
Getting rid of passion
Through the Divine Books, the Lord itself begins to act in us in our life.
There are numerous evidence that tell me how the highest strength helped the believer to cope with some kind of bad skills, sinful habits.
So one person for a long time He suffered from alcoholism and could not get rid of this detrimental preference, for which he turned to doctors, tried to fight this habit of his own will, but all the attempts were unsuccessful.
And one day he came to the monastery to consult with the old man, as he should be to overcome this sin.
The old monk advised him every time the craving for something evil, sinful, to take Tomik Holy Book in his hands and start to reread him at once. So this person came.
When the thrust appeared to the alcohol, and the hand was drawn to Zarumka, before surrendering and yielding a detrimental passion, he began to re-read the holy letter. And a miracle happened. As soon as he read the chapter, he discovered that the passion, so tormented it, either fades at all or weakens and becomes insignificant.
About how the Word of God has changed a person's life known many examples. Therefore, you should not forget and as often as possible to turn your eyes to the Holy Scripture, to reread it every day so that the Light of the Divine Revelation is illuminated.
And so that through reading this holy book, the Lord has always been with us, and our life was filled with his light. Prayer before reading will be like nothing else to assist and help it.
How to read the gospel
Today, every person has the opportunity to buy a Bible yourself, open it and start flipping the pages, rereading them again and again. But will there always be a saving time? If we do it for you, without proper preparation and spiritual mood, deeply without immersing in the meaning of the above, it is unlikely.
It is unacceptable to behave in relation to the holy letter as an ordinary novel or a detective, rereading somewhere in the subway or proging time on the bus. Listful sacred pages between the case, sleep and without certain internal efforts, we are unlikely to understand anything.
It is good to have an explanation of the Divine Revelation in your library:
- Feofilakt Bulgarian.
- John of Zlatoust.
- Bishop Mikhail.
- Feofan of the recovery and others.
Saints devotees who appeared in the church with their expressions, believe that it is better to reread the Scripture, which refers to orthodox calendar. It has everyday instructions, what poems (passages) from the New Testament are included in the liturgical circle.
So, together with the whole church, we read the four Gospels during the year. Thanks to this, the new covenant opens with a completely different side. We stop seeing and perceive only the event, historical canvas of Divine Revelation. It begins to open his depth spiritual meaning.
The gospel is the way, guide to action. This is how the commandments should be taken, given by Christ. They must be performed, they need to live every minute.
We should not be sought alone only by the Holy Spirit to everyone who touches the look and thought to the Divine Scripture.
It is necessary to strive to see the infrequent truth, hidden in the literacy of the Divine Revelation. Perceive reading the Holy Books as the appeal of God to all and everyone personally.
Attention!When reading the gospel, both church and celon, it is necessary to stand, bowing the head.
In the home environment, with a lack of physical strength or strong fatigue, you can go to your knees and in a reverent position to listen to the words of God himself. Prayer before reading the Gospel , as a rule, should always accompany this mysterious act.
How to read at home
If you received the blessing of the confessor or they themselves came to this decision under the influence of the reading of spiritual literature, the hearing of the sermons, it must be remembered that it should be read on the whole chapter, without leaving its completion for tomorrow. According to the Council of the famous devotees in the daily prayers committed by the Orthodox believers, acts, as well as the epistles of the apostles, should be included.
There is still one way ,
how to read the gospel of the house. This path is elected many Orthodox Christians.
One chapter is read completely and one or more, if desired or in accordance with the blessing of the confessor, the head of the apostle per day.
You need to read everything in order, from the beginning to the very end, and then returning and repeating everything again.
It should not be chaotic to open the first page and read everything that comes across the eyes, or most liked. Must be gradually ordered, chapter for the head, reading the Holy Scripture.
Only, in this case, a clear clear picture of all biblical events happened in the consciousness of a person.
When reading the St. Revelation, it is impossible to behave somehow too freely, relaxed. This is still a homely, but liturgical act. That's why appearance Praying (s), and behavior must comply with what is happening.
You do not need to be likened to sectarians who so humble a holy letter that they read it almost sitting on her need. Neumsion to God is a great sin.
Standing on prayer or reading the Divine Letter generates awe in man. This becomes more focus. On the other hand, if it is hard, in a celian prayer you can give yourself a relaxation and read sitting.
Essentially in order to make it easier to focus on the sense of the Holy Scriptures, and not distracted, shifting from foot to the leg. But sitting is also necessary with reverence, and not spreading in too free and inappropriate to this case pose.
Attention!If some sorrow or trouble visited, not to be lost and find a prudent yield in a difficult situation to help prayers before reading the gospel of the house, as well as hearing and attention to the Holy Writing.
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To summarize
Believers and many people, absolutely non-religious, recognize the Bible with a source of the highest culture and spirituality for all mankind.
Divine Revelation presents us the fundamental moral truths that have long been lost and they completely forgot about them in the incessant race for material benefits, progress and own comfort.
As indicated in the title, the Gospel is one of the parts of the Bible. And so often there are questions from unchurched people. What is it at all - the Gospel? Why read it? What are they writing there? And who "author"? Is the Gospel in the Church read? Is it one or not? Detailed answers to these questions will try to give in this article.
Life Picture
The gospel is the book of the New Testament. More precisely, books. There are four of them. And each in detail describes the earthly path of Jesus Christ, from birth to crucifix.
The word "Gospel" is translated as "good news." And indeed, the whole life path of Christ, ranging from birth, is not the benefit for a pious christian?
Christ one, and four books?
Yes exactly. Because those who led the "chronicle" of the Savior's life was four. Apostles Luke, Mark, Matthew and Favorite Pupil of Christ - John theologian.
What is the difference between the Gospel?
There are no significant differences between three books. Just every apostle described the events from his point of view, as he saw it. The history of the life of Christ is one who tells several.
As for the Gospel's book from John the Theologian, then the beloved student of Christ and his presentation is compared with an eagle. The same thing is. The Gospel of John is written in several decades after writing other books. And this is done with the aim of adding the previous ones. In this Gospel, Christ is represented as a unique Savior of the human race.
The essence of the lives of Christ
The gospel is not just a few books concerning the story about the life of Jesus Christ. What is his essence? Rather, do not essence, but the meaning. The meaning is as follows: God sent the Son's Son to Earth, so that he swept the death human sins. Jesus Christ took death for people for each of us. He knew that he would betray him. He knew about the shameful and terrible execution, which was to be harmful. And went to this step, being sinless. Christ could not die at all, and God could not send it to the world of sinful. But Jesus chose the death and atonement of human sins with his blood. How to love to save those who betrayed? God is love, here is the main essence of the Gospel.
Gospel in Church
The removal of the Book of the Gospel is one of the most solemn moments of Liturgy. Each liturgy read excerpt from this book. Reading is carried out by the priest. As a rule, at the end of the service, the father necessarily interprets a read excerpt. And this interpretation is called a sermon.
Once a year, each person appears the opportunity to hear the "Holy Gospel reading" in several languages \u200b\u200bof the world. On this day, the gospel in worship sounds especially solemn and majestically. More precisely, on this night. Festive Easter night, when the book is read in ancient Greek, English, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian, and of course, church-Slavic languages.
Read at home
Is it possible to read the gospel at home? Need to. In general, the prayer rule of the Christian includes chapter from the Gospel for every day, a cafium of Psaltiri, morning and evening prayers. But as it is often happens, we do not have time on the one who gives us these same watches.
The newcomers often arises the question: where to start reading? Church-Slavic language is not clear. I read and do not understand what is written. Why then read if nothing is clear? This is more nervous.
All this is not true. The reading of the Gospel is the most useful homemade story. They can not be heated certainly. And for those who cannot read in church-Slavyansky, there is a gospel in Russian. It can be purchased in any church shop.
But back to the question: where to start reading? At least from several lines. But you need to do it daily, take yourself a rule. Two minutes is quite nothing of the daily cycle. Is it impossible to devote to Christ these two minutes? Maybe.
Before reading a great book, women need to cover head scarf. Stop in front of icons, baptized, make the waist bow, open the gospel and start reading.
What to ask for reading? Everyone has its own request. It may be a prayer for the health of loved ones, a request for their own intercession, the mismatch of the deceased relatives. Anything, but not related to any dishonest affairs. The Son of God knows what and to whom it is necessary, and if a person is asking for him to benefit, he will receive asking.
At first there was a word
And the word was God. And the word was "God." These are the first lines of the Bible. And where does the Gospel Book begins? The apostle Matthew begins his story with the description of 12 Knee Jesus Christ. Can there be a son of God's ancestors? This fact is able to surprise those who know little about Jesus. Yes they can. After all, Mary, Mother of Christ, was a husband named Joseph. And from his kind is the countdown of the Savior's ancestors.
A bit of history
As you know, the Virgin was the daughter of the pious couple - Joachim and Anna. In total, they had a lot, everything is in prosperity. Yes, only children were not. They prayed for the gift of child. And God heard them. Already in old age, the spouses was sent to the daughter. "This wonderful light, the Ceido of the Savior will give birth to ...". The baby appeared on the light was named Maria. Since childhood, she was distinguished by his modesty and behavior. Holy Mother of GodAt the achievement of youthful age, it was gained with Joseph. A pious person, he suddenly noticed that his spouse was incurred in the womb. At the same time, Joseph did not touch her. And I decided to let this humble husband release Maria with the world, not a fitness of anything. The argel of the Lord appeared here, having told him about what kind of baby was waiting for the Virgin. Joseph did not refuse her, but on the contrary, it became more careful to protect. The very same Virgin Mary with humility took the will of God, who ordered her to become the mother of Jesus Christ. That day, when the Virgin received such a wonderful message from the angel, we know as an appeal.
Children! Last times
Reading the Gospel for every day, a Christian recognizes not only about the Savior's earthly life, but will also touch the secret of the future. For Jesus Christ opened his disciples that the world is waiting. He is not eternal, and terrible events are waiting for people before the end.
Wars, hunger, brother will go to his brother, father on his son. But this is not the end. The end will come when the time for the reign of the antichrist will come. It should reign 3 years old, and he will be done by the ruler of the world. After a three-year term of the power of good and evil will come together in battle, Christ will defeat the enemy of the human race. This will be the end of the world or the Second Coming of Christ.
Lord pray
Before you begin to read the Gospel at home, it is advisable to read brief prayers. What are they, prayers before and after reading the gospel at home? Very short and simple. Some special prayers do not exist. There are common "entrances" that Orthodox read before starting something, and after grateful are grateful.
Before opening the Gospel, the following prayers are read:
- "In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit."
- "Thank you, God, glory to you."
- "King Heavenly, Comforter ...".
- True.
- "Our Father..."
All the prayers presented above are in any Orthodox prayer.
At the end of the reading of the Gospel, we raise gratitude to God. And read those prayers:
- "There is a worthy ...".
- "Glory to Father and Son and the Holy Spirit ...".
- "Corporate Cherub ...".
- True.
- "Lord have mercy...".
- "The prayers of the saints of our father ...".
These short prayers can also be found in prayer.
Conclusion
What conclusions can be made from this short article? First, what is the gospel.
Secondly, only four books are canonic. From John the Theologian, the Apostle Matthew, the Apostle Mark and the Apostle Luke. The shortest one is from the brand. The most beautiful - from the Apostle John.
Fourth point: It is advisable to find time reading one chapter daily. If there is no time, then to devote to the Gospel at least two minutes.
The fifth moment: before reading this book and at the end, small prayers are deducted. Introductory and thankful.
And most importantly, always remember that Christ is waiting for when we turn to him. He forgives and takes out of sinners. Lost sons and their daughters.
