Kitten vs Doberman

22nd Sunday after Pentecost; October 19 Job 38:1-7, (34-41) and Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c             Or Isaiah 53:4-12 and Psalm 91:9-16 Hebrews 5:1-10 Mark 10:35-45

I will use a number of standard references, and will cite them in brackets [] by abbreviation. I list the references I expect to cite regularly in the list below. I will expand this list as I work. In cases of lexicons, dictionaries and commentaries, where the particular reference is quite obvious, I will just…

For Proper 15B the gospel reading is John 6:51-58, which continues from the previous reading.  In that reading, Jesus barely got started with the gritty physical metaphors, and the people were offended and resistant.  This theme of offense will surface many times in portion of John in which Jesus is addressing the crowd in general….

For many Christians, especially those who love theology, the Gospel of John is a favorite.  There’s a good reason why it is used in the lectionary on high holy days–it reflects on the meaning of the events in the life of Jesus. For me, however, the gospel of Mark has always had a special place. …

If you aren’t acquainted with the concept of types and antitypes, you will find it much more difficult to see a connection between the lectionary passages and to build sermons that connect the overall story of the gospel.  I’m just providing a brief note here, because I saw a good working definition in the Orthodox…

(Nov. 2, 2003 ? All Saints Sunday) Ruth 1:1-18 and Psalm 146             Or Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and Psalm 119:1-8 Hebrews 9:11-14 Mark 12:28-34