Sunday’s Coming
Monday lectionary email, archived here on Friday
Heavenly minded (Philippians 3:17–4:1)
Our prevailing practical wisdom to focus on the here and now cuts sharply against the grain of Paul’s advice.
Responsible words (Romans 10:8b-13)
The Living Word resides not only in our hearts but in our mouths as well.
Repenting with broken hearts (Psalm 51)
For many, repent is a hurt-filled word. That’s a shame, because we need it more than ever.
Reading Paul without anti-Judaism (2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2)
It’d be easier to ignore the tough parts of this 2 Corinthians text. But that’s dangerous.
Love your enemies (Luke 6:27-38)
Apparently, it’s not up for discussion.
The wisdom tree (Jeremiah 17:5-10)
Who can teach us a wiser way of life?
Imagining God’s call (Isaiah 6:1-13; Luke 5:1-11)
I wonder what Isaiah is expecting when he raises his hand.
A message from alongside (Jeremiah 1:4-10; Luke 4:21-30)
It is not just his words that make Jeremiah a prophet. It is his willingness to share in the judgment.
Sanctified imagination (1 Corinthians 12:12-31a)
Life in Christ calls for a new kind of seeing and knowing.
Group work (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
Sometimes ministry functions like a group project at school.
Third group
Loved from the start (Luke 3:15-17, 21-22)
Before his ministry, Jesus receives deep affirmation.
Where is the light? (Isaiah 60:1-6)
When hope is dim, we need the assurance that God is with us.
Exclaiming praise! (Psalm 148)
No one and nothing escapes Psalm 148’s exhortation.
Hospitality at the stable (Luke 2:1-14)
What if we imagined the innkeeper as good?
The wisdom of a kinswoman (Luke 1:39-55)
Mary’s first move is to set off to visit Elizabeth.
Joy Sunday and Blue Christmas (Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18)
The Advent 3 readings present an awkward tension.