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Jesus commands his eleven closest disciples to expand his work in our world. But, beyond the Eleven, who is this commission for and what are they specifically to do? A blessed and joyous Easter season to you and yours! Today’s … Continue reading
As Jesus triumphally enters Jerusalem, the people identify him as the Son of David, the promised Messiah. But Jesus might not have been the Messiah they expected. With this reading, set for Palm Sunday, we begin the climax of the … 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
What is the significance of the Parables of the Bridesmaids and the Talents? Simply put, Jesus calls us to stay awake and continue his ministry. We are now past the halfway mark in Lent. Each Sunday we have looked at … Continue reading
Jesus tells the Parable of the Wedding Feast to teach about the kingdom of heaven. The message: God welcomes everyone. But what about the violent details of the parable? With this reading from Matthew 22, we have made it halfway … 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
In the transfiguration, something stands out: a voice from the heavens. God proclaims who Jesus is and what we should do about it. Listen to Jesus! God’s Power This reading in the Narrative Lectionary marks the second, and last, lesson … Continue reading
If you think that Jesus’ parables are easy to understand, then you might be getting them wrong. They illustrate our difficulty in wrapping our heads around God’s upside-down kingdom. The kingdom of heaven is like… a seed? Yeast? Wheat being … Continue reading
Jesus teaches that the gate is narrow and the road difficult that leads to life. Is this by God’s design or just the way things are in our broken world? Learning to Follow This week marks the end of our … Continue reading