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On his way back to the brother he wronged, Jacob encounters a stranger. In this strange story, he finds himself wrestling with a…man, angel, God? What do we do when we encounter weirdness in the Bible? Welcome to the third … Continue reading
Our Pentecost readings give us two perspectives on the Spirit. In Acts, the Spirit empowers us to help others. In Romans, the Spirit fills us with God’s love. Pentecost: The End and the Beginning Happy Pentecost! This Sunday marks the … Continue reading
The Three Days of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter represent the holiest days of the church year. These stories represent both fear and joy. Triduum is an ancient Latin word that means “three days” and is used to refer … Continue reading
The focus of this passage is on the treatment of “the least of these.” But who are they, and what if they’re not exactly who we want them to be? We are reaching the end of the Lenten season, with … Continue reading
In the Parable of the Laborers, Jesus gives downright bad business advice. But God’s kingdom isn’t a business. God doesn’t give us what we deserve but what we need. As we continue our journey through the season of Lent, we … Continue reading
Responding to a question about the limits of forgiveness, Jesus tells an over-the-top parable about a king, slaves, and a boatload of money. Lent: The Ways of the Kingdom Welcome to Lent. This first Sunday of Lent in the Narrative … Continue reading
The tempter challenges Jesus, but—no matter his intent—all he does is further prove Matthew’s argument that Jesus is the Messiah, the one who brings light to the darkness. Jesus is the Messiah, the Savior whom God had promised. The angel … Continue reading
This week, we encounter a non-Advent-y reading from Esther where God is not mentioned. How do we trust in God’s promises when we can’t see God? Faith in God’s Promises We are now in the second week of Advent and … Continue reading
Date: October 23, 2022 Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 11:1-5, 26-27; 12:1-9; Psalm 51:1-9 Free Resource: Turning Around (Cross+Gen Education, NL) Unit Theme (October 16—November 6): Living Faithfully in God’s Promise The Point: We can always seek forgiveness when we sin … Continue reading
Date: September 11, 2022 Bible Reading: Genesis 6:5-22; 8:6-12; 9:8-17 Free Resource: Building Challenge (Cross+Gen Education, NL) Unit Theme (September 11—October 9): God’s Promises Bring Hope The Point: We can trust that God cares for creation and will never again … Continue reading