Reflections for

Reign of Christ, Nov 22, 2015

2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-12, (13-18); (Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Psalm 93;) Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37

In the World

In which Bob Dylan takes second billing

Nov 21, 2012 by Steve Thorngate

While my home church sang praises to King Jesus and also ran a food pantry, the Feast of the Reign of Christ boldly proclaims that the hungry won't be hungry forever. While others in the '60s juxtaposed sweet harmonies with earnestly social lyrics, Dylan conjured a complex vision of social upheaval—a vision both threatening and profoundly hopeful.

Blogging Toward Sunday

Holy citizens

John 18:33–37

Nov 19, 2012 by Stephen Fowl

This Sunday is the Feast of Christ the King. All of the readings for this Sunday focus on kingship—David’s, God’s, Jesus’. Jesus’ views on kingship are revealed in his famous discussion with Pilate. Jesus makes it clear that his kingship is directed at testifying to the truth.

Jesus is a king with a specific mission: he has come into the world to testify to the truth.

Living by the Word

Sunday, November 25, 2012

2 Samuel 23:1–7, Daniel 7:9–10, 13–14; Revelation 1:4b–8; John 18:33–37

Nov 13, 2012 by Stephen Fowl

It is the Feast of Christ the King, the final Sunday of the church’s liturgical year. All of today’s passages reflect on kingships—those of David, God and Jesus. Although Christians in America are far removed from any direct experience of a king, these passages can teach us about our own political life.

In the World

The war logs and the reign of Christ

Nov 15, 2010 by Steve Thorngate

Reign of Christ Sunday is not the most approachable lectionary theme. Should the focus be on the reign or the one reigning? Should preachers assume each year that most people have no idea why the feast exists? Is there a case for just glossing over it, preaching on whatever suits you, and getting on with Advent?

Blogging Toward Sunday

Good news that remains

2 Samuel 23:1-7; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37

Nov 17, 2009 by Leonard Beechy

When my class finishes F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, the discussion often comes around to the title.

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