When Two Screens Just Aren’t Enough


There are times when I understand why we select verses to read in the Lectionary, and there are times when I don’t. In this case, I don’t. We have James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a. I don’t see adequate reason not to read 3:13 – 4:10 as a whole, and if I were to preach/teach on this passage…
Acts 5:27-32 Psalm 118:14-29 or Psalm 150 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31
(November 1, 2003) Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9 or Isaiah 25:6-9 and Psalm 24 Revelation 21:1-6a John 11:32-44
The following audio introduction comes from a previously podcast series on 1 Corinthians. It will serve as introductory notes for the various comments I will make on passages from 1 Corinthians. I think it is very important to consider the structure of the letter in understanding these passages. The first epistle to the Corinthians is…
Out of the Depths is the title of a book on the Psalms by Bernhard W. Anderson, and an excellent little book it is! it’s title comes from this Psalm. There are just two major points I’d like to make about this Psalm. There is much excellent commentary about it, and the notes are worth…
Easter Sunday offers us an opportunity to meditate on the joy hope of restoration and renewal. Not only do we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus in the past (John 20:1-18, Luke 24:1-12), and look forward to the resurrection in the future (1 Corinthians 15:19-26), but we can also celebrate the current renewal of salvation in…