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Tag Archives: Isaiah
Epiphany 3 A: The Light of Jesus for Today’s Darkness
The lessons for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany are Old Testament Isaiah 9:1–4 Psalm Psalm 27:1, 4–9 New Testament 1 Corinthians 1:10–18 Gospel Matthew 4:12–23 The first few chapters of Matthew have been overture. Now … Continue reading
Epiphany 2 A: Marching to a Different Drummer
The readings for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany are… Old Testament Isaiah 49:1–7 Psalm Psalm 40:1–11 New Testament 1 Corinthians 1:1–9 Gospel John 1:29–42 Isaiah 49 sets the tone for this Sunday’s readings, describing Servant … Continue reading
Advent 3A: Holy Way—Holy Home
The readings for the Third Sunday of Advent are Old Testament Isaiah 35:1–10 Psalm Psalm 146:5–10 or Luke 1:46b–55 New Testament James 5:7–10 Gospel Matthew 11:2–11 Churches used to have big signs that said, “Jesus is … Continue reading
Advent 1 A: Holy Dissatisfaction
The readings for the First Sunday of Advent are: Old Testament Isaiah 2:1–5 Psalm Psalm 122 New Testament Romans 13:11–14 Gospel Matthew 24:36–44 In his 1843 book, Fear and Trembling, the Danish philosopher, Søren Kierkegaard, criticized … Continue reading
Pentecost 11 C: God Does Not Play Phone Tag with Our Covid
The lessons for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost are: Old Testament & Psalm, Option I Old Testament Jeremiah 1:4–10 Psalm Psalm 71:1–6 or Old Testament & Psalm, Option II Old Testament Isaiah 58:9b–14 Psalm Psalm 103:1–8 … Continue reading
Posted in Farm Diary, Featured, John's Posts, Pandemic Blog, Reflections on Sunday Readings
Tagged Covid-19, health care, Hebrews, Isaiah, luke, pandemic, phone tag, pretending, psalms, worship
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Epiphany 5 C: The Sting of Ultimate Wokeness
The readings for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany are Old Testament Isaiah 6:1–8 (9–13) Psalm Psalm 138 New Testament 1 Corinthians 15:1–11 Gospel Luke 5:1–11 Isaiah and Simon Peter are both stung by wokeness. Their … Continue reading
Pentecost 21B: Disarm with Subservience
The readings for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost are: Old Testament Isaiah 53:4–12 Psalm Psalm 91:9–16 New Testament Hebrews 5:1–10 Gospel Mark 10:35–45 Years ago I heard a young woman describe a tense encounter she had … Continue reading
Pentecost 16B: Teaching through the Pandemic
The readings for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost are: Old Testament Isaiah 50:4–9a Psalm Psalm 116:1–9 New Testament James 3:1–12 Gospel Mark 8:27–38 Teachers in a time of pandemic would be wise to pay close attention … Continue reading
Trinity B: The Stormy Glory of Embracing Diversity
The readings for this Sunday are: Old Testament Isaiah 6:1–8 Psalm Psalm 29 New Testament Romans 8:12–17 Gospel John 3:1–17 We have heard about George Floyd’s death for a year now, and about the explosion of … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Church and Social Movements, Featured, John's Posts, Pandemic Blog, Reflections on Sunday Readings, Social Political Issues
Tagged Bob Dylan, Chimes of Freedom, comfort, discomfort, diversity, inclusion, Isaiah, John, Nicodemus, pandemic, psalms, Romans, Salem Lutheran Church, suffering
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Palm/Passion Sunday B: Meaning Shines Out From Steadfastness
The readings for the Liturgy of the Passion: Old Testament Isaiah 50:4–9a Psalm Psalm 31:9–16 New Testament Philippians 2:5–11 Gospel Mark 14:1–15:47 or Mark 15:1–39 (40–47) Friedrich Nietzsche was a harsh critic of religious belief; but … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Featured, Free Range Philosophy, John's Posts, Pandemic Blog, Reflections on Sunday Readings
Tagged Isaiah, meaning, Nietzsche, nihilism, pandemic, servant, steadfastness, suffering
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