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1 Kings 19:4-8 Sermon Commentary
Proper 14B
Sermon Illustration: During the recent Paris Olympics, I was reminded again of the acronym: G.O.A.T., which stands for Greatest of All Time. While many athletes have claimed the title and a few of them have even earned it, I think the GOAT-iest GOAT in sports is American gymnast, Simone Biles. Her gold medals in Paris…
John 6:35, 41-51 Sermon Commentary
Proper 14B
Comparisons to manna continue this week. One of those comparisons is subtle, hidden in the description of the people: they began to “complain” (NRSV), “grumble” (TNIV), or “murmur” (NLT) about Jesus. Just like our ancestors had the habit of grumbling about God. And just like our ancestors, the true Bread of Heaven is being given…
Psalm 34:1-8 Sermon Commentary
Proper 14B
Let’s say you are going through a tough season in your life. Too much has gone wrong of late and in your head you find yourself returning again and again to that line from the hymn “Abide with Me”: “Death and decay in all around I see.” And let’s say further that one of the…
Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Sermon Commentary
Proper 14B
Few themes in advertising and social media are more prominent than transformation. We like to put next to each other before-and-after pictures of people who are overweight and people whose weight is later more appropriate, as well as pictures of things like kitchens before and after they were remodeled. The juxtaposition is meant to impress…
Commentary posted on August 5, 2024
Proper 14B Sermon Commentary
The Proper 14B Sermon Commentaries include reflection and illustration ideas for John 6:35, 41-51 from the Lectionary Gospel; 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 34:1-8 from the Lectionary Psalms; and Ephesians 4:25-5:2 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Lectionary Gospel: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 76 (Lord’s Day 28)