Readings Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Psalm 111 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 1:21-28 Context/Insight Deuteronomy 18:15-20 Context – This passage was, for the first century Jews and Christians, the basis for their looking for The promised prophet, deliver, Messiah. It refers back to the time at Mount Horeb/Sinai when the people proclaimed that they wanted Moses to beContinue reading “01.25.21 – 01.31.21”
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12.21.20 – 12.27.20
Isaiah 61:10-62:3 The later chapters of Isaiah have always held a place in the Christmas story. In this, the third section of Isaiah, Israelites have returned to Judah as the prophet continues to speak hope, even though it all looks hopeless. It is tough to grab ahold of a promise of hope when all youContinue reading “12.21.20 – 12.27.20”
12.14.20 – 12.20.20
Readings 2 Samuel 7:1-16Psalm 89:1-26Romans 16:25-27Luke 1:26-38I John 4:7-21 Context Luke 1:26-38 This week, in Luke, we go back to the announcement by the angel to Mary, announcing her pregnancy. This passage is commonly call the Annunciation. Context for this is very important, it sets us up for a proper understanding, not only of theContinue reading “12.14.20 – 12.20.20”
10.19.20 – 10.25.20
Readings Deuteronomy 34:1-12 • Leviticus 19:1-18 • Psalm 1 • Matthew 22:34-46 • I Thessalonians 2:1-18 Context Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Our readings through the journey with Moses takes a huge leap this week as we are transported from God revealing himself to the death of Moses (it is actually a tragic leap for we are missingContinue reading “10.19.20 – 10.25.20”
10.05.20 – 10.11.20
Readings Exodus 32:1-14 • Psalm 23 • Isaiah 25:1-9 • Matthew 22:1-14 • Philippians 4:1-9 Context Exodus 32:1-14 This is most likely a very familiar story for you, while Moses is gone from the Israelites for 40 days, in his absence, the people become afraid. While Moses and God are talking about God’s gift of the Law to the Israelites, the people, inContinue reading “10.05.20 – 10.11.20”
09.14.20 – 09.20.20
Readings Psalm 145:1-8 • Exodus 16:2-15 • Jonah 3:10-4:11 • Matthew 20:1-16 • Philippians 1:21-30 Context Psalm 145:1-8 This Psalm can best be summed up in verse 8, a proclamation of who God is that echoes the understanding that Jonah has about God, and therefore, his grievance against God. It is our best baseline ofContinue reading “09.14.20 – 09.20.20”
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”
06.15.20 – 06.21.20
Readings Genesis 21:8-21 • Jeremiah 20:7-13 • Psalm 69:7-18 • Romans 6:1b-11 • Matthew 10:24-39 Context Matthew 10:24-39 First, let me proclaim that this is an odd and frustrating passage. At first read (probably at second, third, and fourth read) this can seem like a very disjointed, and completely unconnected series of comments and statements. Context is essential in reading, and comprehending, thisContinue reading “06.15.20 – 06.21.20”
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”
04.27.20 – 05.03.20
Readings Psalm 23 • John 10:1-10 • Acts 2:42-47 • 1 Peter 2:19-25 Context This coming Sunday, is commonly referred to as ‘Christ the Good Shepherd’ Sunday. It is part of the Easter narrative detailing the events following the resurrection up through the accession. The passages this week point us to an understanding of Jesus as our shepherd. Psalm 23Continue reading “04.27.20 – 05.03.20”
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