1Brothers and sisters, you don’t need me to write to you about the times and the seasons, 2because you yourselves are well aware that the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night. 3When people are saying “Peace and security,” then destruction will come on them suddenly, like labor pains on…
Here are some questions that came to mind as I studied Judges 4:1-7. 1. Why does the lectionary reading end where it does? Would the passage bring a different lesson if one read on to where Barak requires Deborah to accompany him before he’ll go? 2. Does this passage provide a universal justification for women…
In Judges 4:1-7, when the Israelites cried out, what did they have to say? With Psalm 123 included along with Judges 4:1-7 in Proper 28 / Ordinary 33 / Pentecost +27, I think we have an interesting possibility for preaching on prayer in trouble. My basic starting point would be to suggest to the congregation…
1After Ehud died, the Israelites again did what was evil in YHWH’s eyes. 2So YHWH sold them into the hand of Jabin, King of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. The commander of his army was Sisera who lived in Harosheth of the Nations. 3Then the Israelites cried out to YHWH, because Jabin had 900 iron…
Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Peter opens the proclamation of the gospel. Psalm 16 Celebration of deliverance. 1 Peter 1:3-9 The outcome of the testing of our faith. John 20:19-31 Jesus appears to the disciples and the doubting of Thomas.
Reading: Psalm 123 (From proper A28) Is there a correct attitude for prayer? Many people have rigid standards for how to pray, the type of language, the attitude one must have toward God, things that one must ask for–or not. Who must be addressed (Jesus, Father, Holy Spirit), and how much praise and thankfulness is…
Psalm 123, Proper 28A/Ordinary 33A/Pentecost +27 November 16, 2008 (Note that I always use Text Week for my lectionary study) A song of ascents. 1To you we lift up our eyes,You who live in heaven.2As the eyes of slaves turn to the hand of their master,As the eyes of a maid looks to the hand…
Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 97 Revelation. 22:12-21 (12-14, 16-17, 20-21) John 17:20-26
Acts 16:9-15 Psalm 67 Revelation 21:10,22-22:5 John 14:23-29 or John 5:1-9
Acts 9:36-43 Psalm 23 Revelation 7:9-17 John 10:22-30