Matthew 21:1-17 This week is Palm Sunday. Often we are caught up in the children waving palm fronds, the singing and praises that welcome Jesus into Jerusalem on the first day of Holy Week. He goes into the Temple to cleanse it. Though many Christians are confused about that, we kind-of agree that what the …
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Mar 21
When Did I see You, Jesus?
Matthew 25:31-46 These verses conclude Jesus’ public teaching in the Gospel of Matthew. In some ways it is showing us what is about to happen. On his way to the cross Jesus is thirsty, he is stripped and his clothes, and he was afflicted and no one offered him compassion. His word of judgment will …
Mar 17
Wise or Foolish?
Matthew 25:1-13 We presume that we have all the time in the world to tend to certain matters. So, we put off dealing with broken relationships, offering a needed word of gratitude or encouragement, learning a skill, replacing a bad habit with a good one, changing careers, deepening our relationship with God, spending time with a child, or faithfully …
Mar 10
Social Event of All Eternity
Matthew 22:1-14 Human society is consumed with the “Who’s Who” of entertainment, wealth, trend setters, even our social clique, and the most coveted thing is the invite to the party. In our parable this Sunday, there is the Social Event of the decade, the Royal Wedding. The invitations are sent out, but when the time …
