Readings Exodus 3:1-15 • Jeremiah 15:15-21 • Psalm 26:1-8 • Matthew 16:21-28 • Romans 12:9-21 Context Exodus 3:1-15 The events of the life of Moses between the heroic acts of the five women who risked their own lives to safe the life of the 3 month hold Moses, and the time of this week’s passage are theContinue reading “08.24.20 – 08.30.20”
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08.10.20 – 08.16.20
Readings Genesis 45:1-15 • Psalm 67 • Isaiah 56:1-8 • Matthew 15:10-28 • Romans 11:1-20a, 29-32 Context Genesis 45:1-15 The story of Joesph is an amazing story, and, sadly, this time around, we have not had the time it takes to get a full appreciation for this interesting character. You probably feel like you alreadyContinue reading “08.10.20 – 08.16.20”
07.27.20 – 08.02.20
Readings Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 • Genesis 32:22-31 • Isaiah 55:1-5 • Matthew 14:13-21 • Romans 9:1-5 Context Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 Psalm 145 is used in more Jewish prayers than any other Psalm. It is best described as a mini-summary of the Jewish faith – ‘God is to be praised from the beginning to the end’ everyday, good days and bad days.Continue reading “07.27.20 – 08.02.20”
07.20.20 – 07.26.20
Readings Psalm 119:129-136 • Genesis 29:15-29 • I Kings 3:5-12 • Romans 8:26-39 • Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Context Psalm 119:129-136 Psalm 119 focuses largely on God’s Law – the Torah. While we, post Resurrection followers of Jesus Christ, often look at the Law as a thing of the past, a tool of legalism, an oppressiveContinue reading “07.20.20 – 07.26.20”
07.06.20 – 07.12.20
Readings Psalm 119:105-112; Isaiah 55:10-13; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 11:16-30; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Context Psalm 119:105-112 Psalm 119 is the longest Psalm, it is the longest chapter in the Old and New Testament, and, as you would expect, it has the most verses and words. The 176 verses are divided into 22 sections. In the originalContinue reading “07.06.20 – 07.12.20”
06.22.20 – 06.28.20
Readings Psalm 13 • Genesis 22:1-14 • Jeremiah 28:5-9 • Romans 6:12-23 • Matthew 10:40-42 Context Psalm 13 Psalm 13 is most likely words from King David to ‘the Song Leader’. Some think this ‘Song Leader’ is a direct reference to God, most, however, think he is directing his actual ‘Song Leader’ to write, or sing, a song with these words. These wordsContinue reading “06.22.20 – 06.28.20”
06.08.20 – 06.14.20
Readings Psalm 100 • Exodus 19:2-8 • Matthew 9:35-10:25 • Romans 5:1-8 Context Psalm 100 Psalm 100 is a familiar text regardless of the type of Christian faith tradition you may come from. All practices of the Christian faith, as seen throughout different denominations, various worship practices, and even in churches that carry labels (self assigned or givenContinue reading “06.08.20 – 06.14.20”
06.01.20 – 06.07.20
Readings Psalm 8 • Micah 6:6-16 • John 8:1-11 • Acts 4:32-5:16 Context Psalm 8 In the early 1980s a young musician/writer named Michael Smith wrote the song ‘How Majestic Is Your Name’ which was recorded, and made famous, by singer Sandi Patty. This very simple song, which has become a classic that is still used in contemporary and traditional worshipContinue reading “06.01.20 – 06.07.20”
05.11.20 – 05.17.20
Readings John 14:15-21 • Psalm 66:8-20 • Acts 17:22-31 • 1 Peter 3:13-22 Context John 14:15-21 Our gospel passage for this week takes up where we left off last week in the final discourse to his disciples prior to his arrest and crucifixion. Remember that Jesus and the disciples have just celebrated the passover meal together, he has instructedContinue reading “05.11.20 – 05.17.20”
05.04.20 – 05.10.20
Readings Psalm 31:1-16 • John 14:1-14 • Acts 7:55-60 • 1 Peter 2:1-10 Context Psalm 31:1-16 Our Psalm passage has a direct connection with our Acts reading, it is the passage that Stephen quotes as he is being put to death (vs. 5). Also, take a moment to consider the imagery of verse 15 with the use of the word ‘Hand.’ Continue reading “05.04.20 – 05.10.20”
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