Are We Learners?
Proper 23: Epistle, Philippians 4:4-13 Philippians 4:4-13 Rejoice in the Lord always. So begins this conclusion of Paul’s most personal letter. He lists our...
Who is He?
Proper 23: Old Testament, Isaiah 25:6-9 Isaiah 25:6-9 Isaiah is so full of gems and jewels that point to the beauty of the coming Savior. It would be hard to settle on a favorite. In chapter 25 we have declarations that I think most scholars would say have to do with the final kingdom...
Unstoppable
Proper 22: Gospel, Matthew 21:33-46 Matthew 21:33-46 One of those stories. You know. The kind Jesus tells to make a point that His disciples...
Just Read It
Proper 22: Epistle, Philippians 3:4b-14 Philippians 3:4b-14 Paul begins this text by highlighting all the things that one might believe scored him points with the...
Beware Apathy
Proper 22: Old Testament, Isaiah 5:1-7 Isaiah 5:1-7 Vines, leaves, grapes, and such. Often this is a picture of God’s people in the Old Testament. God had a...
Classic Jesus
Proper 21: Gospel, Matthew 21:23-27 Matthew 21:23-27 Oh I do love this particular exchange between Jesus and His detractors. The first thing to consider is...
Shine
Proper 21: Epistle, Philippians 2:1-4, 14-18 Philippians 2:1-4, 14-18 Oh, those Pauline exhortations. Those heaven-sent instructions on living in the world. Empowered as we are by the Holy...
Questioning
Proper 21: Old Testament, Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 It is a common thing in the Scriptures to find God’s people questioning the wisdom, plans and actions of the Lord. In our text above the issue is coming to...
God’s Love Not My Labor
Proper 20: Gospel, Matthew 20:1-16 Matthew 20:1-16 Do me a favor. Read the story that Jesus shares in the gospel text above and see if you don’t have the least bit...
Christ and Courage
Proper 20: Epistle, Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30 Philippians 1:12-14, 19-30 I marvel, and I imagine you might as well, at the accounts of Paul and the other early Christians in regard to their courage. Beatings, neglect...
