Third Sunday after the Epiphany
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Repentance at the heart (3B) (Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20)
There’s a whole lotta repenting going on in these texts.
by Brian Maas
January 24, Epiphany 3B (Mark 1:14-20)
Jesus’ ministry shows that preaching has consequences. We should preach anyway.
by Brian Maas
Catherine Keller’s political theology for the end of the world
Our era’s poet theologian begins by retranslating Paul: “the remaining time is contracted” (1 Cor. 7:29).
Preaching about the kingdom of God is urgent (Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-12; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20)
This week’s readings challenge us to adopt a particular posture.
The Calling of the Apostles Peter and Andrew, by Duccio
Art selection by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons
A time to shout and a time to whisper
There’s a place in society for prophetic denunciation. There’s also a place for restraint.
Vanitas, by Pieter Claesz (c. 1597–1660)
Art selection and commentary by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons
One story, three ways
Robert Gregg traces five scriptural stories as they were later understood by commentators—Jewish, Christian, and Muslim.
How we mourn
The new year is only a few weeks old. Like most people I have been reflecting on the past year, wondering where the time went. But even more, I have been wondering what the world has come to.
By Brian Bantum
Sunday, January 25, 2015: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Paul isn’t asking us to avoid the world. But if the form of the world is passing away, the everyday is becoming a step into promise.
by Brian Bantum
Jonah and the Whale, from an early Christian marble sarcophagus in Rome (fourth century)
Art selection and commentary by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons