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The assigned passage from Mark 6 contains three short episodes: Jesus in Nazareth, the mission of the Twelve, and the murder of John the Baptist. Which will you choose? One of the main tricks this week is to choose which … Continue reading
For anyone struggling about what to do with Advent 4 and Christmas Eve being on the same day, here is a reflection on how the two readings (the births of John and Jesus) are connected. It Probably Seemed Like a … Continue reading
In addition to baptism, Matthew 3 confronts us with the theme of worthiness. What does it mean to be worthy in the eyes of God? Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord Happy New Year! The reading from Matthew 3 … Continue reading
Date: December 26, 2021 Bible Reading: John 1:19-34 The Point: John declares that Jesus is the Lamb of God Free Resource: Weekly Devotional Resource (Sharing God’s Story @ Home, NL) Unit Theme (December 26—January 16): Encountering the Messiah John the … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Luke 3:1-22 Free Resource: Helping Hand (Cross+Gen Worship – NL) Unit Theme (December 25—January 31): Revelation of the Son of Man The Point: Jesus is proclaimed as the Son of God. The Challenge of Epiphany January 6th is … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Mark 6:1-29 Free Resource: Blessing and Anointing (Cross+Gen Education) Unit Theme (January 26—February 23): The Power of the Kingdom The Point: We are to spread the good news of the kingdom. One of the main tricks this week … Continue reading
Bible Readings (Dec. 22nd): Luke 1:5-13 [14-25], 57-80 The Point (Dec. 22nd): God sends people to point us toward Jesus. Bible Readings (Dec. 25th): Luke 2:1-20 The Point (Dec. 25th): Fulfilling God’s promise, the Messiah is born for all people. … Continue reading
Bible Readings: Matthew 3:1-17 Free Resource: What Is It? (Kids PK-2nd) Unit Theme (December 25 – January 20): God’s Promise of Jesus This first Sunday after Epiphany (Baptism of Our Lord), we continue in the narrative of the Gospel of … Continue reading
Bible Readings: John 1:19-34 Free Resources: Connecting the Dots (Cross+Gen Worship) Unit Theme (December 31—January 21): Encountering the Messiah In the Narrative Lectionary, we now move in earnest into the narrative of the Gospel of John. We have made it … Continue reading