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…]
Proper 22C Luke 17:1-10 We’ve mentioned several times how Luke is a book of discipleship. There are several examples of what a disciple looks like. A person of humility, one who asks for mercy, not like the arrogant scribes and Pharisees. Jesus has challenged us, in Luke, to see ourselves in need of God’s mercy … [Read more…]
Proper 21 Amos 6:1-7 I’d like to spend one more week on Amos. A reminder about the history during Amos’ time. Before I introduce you to the prophet Amos, you must get to know the history a little bit. You know that after the death of King Solomon, Israel was divided into two kingdoms, the … [Read more…]
Proper 19 Luke 15:1-10 Jesus said, ‘Or what king, going out to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and deliberate whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? And if not, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends … [Read more…]