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Be Prepared to Wait, Pentecost 24 (A) – November 12, 2023
[RCL] Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13 At first listen, this parable sounds like something any Scout or guide could have told us: Always be prepared.…
Believing in Hope, All Saints’ Day (A), tr. – November 5, 2023
[RCL] Revelation 7:9-17; Psalm 34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12 Remember what happened in 2016? No, not that. The Cubs won the World Series. Dr. Thomas G. Long, preaching…
Stumped, Pentecost 22 (A) – October 29, 2023
[RCL] Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46 If you are a game show enthusiast and super competitive, there may be great appreciation in your life for…
Games, Pentecost 21 (A) – October 22, 2023
[RCL] Exodus 33:12-23; Psalm 99; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22 It’s safe to say that among classic board games, few have more potential to inflame the passions of its players…
Are We Ready to Choose?, Pentecost 20 (A) – October 15, 2023
[RCL] Exodus 32:1-14; Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14 The gospel for today begs allegory and analogy, leading inevitably to dividing people into groups of good and bad. It…
A Different Ending, Pentecost 19 (A) – October 8, 2023
[RCL] Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46 A form of wordplay people think is either great or terrible, depending on whether or not they’re fans, is…
Upcoming Bible Studies
Bible Study: Pentecost 22 (A) – October 29, 2023
RCL: Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46 Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Moses’ story ends with God showing him the Promised Lan,d even though Moses would “not cross over…
Bible Study: Pentecost 21 (A) – October 22, 2023
RCL: Exodus 33:12-23; Psalm 99; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22 Exodus 33:12-23 Earlier in this chapter, we learn that God commanded Moses to close up camp at Mount Sinai and…
Bible Study: Pentecost 20 (A) – October 15, 2023
RCL: Exodus 32:1-14; Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14 Exodus 32:1-14 The Golden Calf account is one of those stories that anyone familiar with the Bible knows – or…
Bible Study: Pentecost 19 (A) – October 8, 2023
RCL: Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20; Psalm 19; Philippians 3:4b-14; Matthew 21:33-46 Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 There’s something about the Ten Commandments that engages my Inner Child. Not a fun, playful…
Bible Study: Pentecost 18 (A) – October 1, 2023
RCL: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16; Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32 Exodus 17:1-7 Once again, the Israelites are complaining to Moses about their circumstances. In spite of the 10 plagues; in…
Bible Study: Pentecost 17 (A) – September 24, 2023
RCL: Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16 Exodus 16:2-15 At first glance, we might sympathize with the murmuring Israelites. After all, we need food to survive, and…
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