John 2:13–25, 1 Corinthians 3:16–17, Matthew 15:18–20 This week’s scriptures invite us into a profound and searching question: Where does God dwell? For generations, people looked to temples, sanctuaries, and sacred spaces to locate the presence of the Holy. But our readings challenge us to look closer—much closer. In John’s Gospel, Jesus enters the Jerusalem temple …
Category: Matthew
Oct 09
You Don’t Apply to be a Prophet
1 Sam 3:1-14 In the opening of 1 Samuel, God is doing a new thing. Until this time the people of Israel were led by judges. Men and Women that could discern God’s will in a specific situation that usually provided deliverance from the enemies. The judges spoke condemnation to the enemies of Israel. Samuel …
Nov 08
When God is too Gracious
Jonah 3 This is the third sermon dealing with God’s acceptance of those beyond Israel. Human conflict is often fueled by a fear of “the other.” And it was easy for the ancient Israelites to assume that God approved only of them. Yet, over and over again, God breaks the barriers down that keep God’s …
Jun 26
How Do We Overturn this Present Evil Age?
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven.For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good,and sends rain on …
