lectionary
The Judas chromosome: Matthew 26:14—27:10
Maybe the real reason we show betrayers so little compassion is that we’re afraid there is some Judas chromosome within all of us.
Unlikely messenger: John 4:5-42
This is not a metaphorical desert. Left alone here at high noon, Jesus could die without water.
Late-night seminar: John 3:1-17
Portrayed as a cowardly dolt, Nicodemus is usually spotted skulking about under cover of darkness.
Bedrock truths: Matthew 4:1-11
The Tempter will return again and again. But we are never left alone.
Foolish belonging: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
In the United States, it is rare to hear someone define herself as belonging to someone else. Here, we belong to ourselves.
Caution: Contents may be hot (Matthew 5:1-12)
The Beatitudes sneak up on us.
Sunday, February 18 (Genesis 45:3-11,15; Luke 6:27-38)
Keeping score and getting even—that’s what enemies do.