23 But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me, for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things. Matthew 16:23 NRSVUE The above verse comes from a story in which Peter, in a flash of fear, tries to stop Jesus …
Tag: Matthew
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 …
Apr 04
How Do We Begin the Season of Joy?
So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Matthew 28:8 The Season of Easter is a season of joy, celebration, and happiness at the news of the empty tomb and the resurrected Savior. That is the way it should be! Yet, the way we …
