Temptation Insights
The story of the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness gives us insight into His character and ours. (Matthew 4:1-11) A few thoughts from observing this text co...
Tag: lectionary
Blessed Are…
Matthew 5:1-12 contains the text we call The Beatitudes. This text is so familiar some of you are already starting to move on to the next post. After all, we ha...
Cross The Chasm Luke 16:19-31
Audio for this message: Notes: The story of the Rich Man and Lazarus is both beautiful and haunting. Whether this is a parable or a recounting of an actu...
You Cannot Be My Disciple
In this week’s lectionary gospel reading, Luke 14:25-33, Jesus says some hard things that require some contemplation. It’s hard to know at first gl...
The Preacher’s Debate
I didn’t debate anyone over my decision to preach by the lectionary (see last post) … except myself. I thought I had some pretty strong arguments, b...