Proper 28 2007 Malachi 3 Malachi is kind of mysterious book. The prophet is unknown and the historical situation is not entirely clear. Most scholars place the prophecies of Malachi after the exile of Israel and Judah, during the reign of the Persians. While the Assyrians and the Babylonians destroyed and exiled conquered peoples, the … [Read more…]
Proper 27C Job You know the age old question that Rabbi Kushner put into words for us in his book Why Bad Things Happen to Good People. Ancient Philosophers called this the great ‘theodicy’ or the ‘problem of evil.’ Either the evil in the world is proof that there is no God, or the God … [Read more…]
Proper 24 Genesis 32 Luke 18 Honestly, how many of you prayed for the Rockies in the last few weeks? I suppose it is a natural thing to do. I think the Broncos need it more. But is prayer really about praying for our sports teams? Prayer is simple but not simplistic. We are privileged … [Read more…]
Proper 23 Luke 17:11-19 Let’s review the story. Jesus is ‘walking on the border of Galilee and Samaria’ on his way to Jerusalem. That is important for two reasons. That he was on his way to Jerusalem is important because he was on his way to the Via Dolorosa–the way of the cross. He was … [Read more…]