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Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Sermon Commentary
Proper 11A
The “Parable of the Weeds” is part of a cluster of parables that has to do with God’s kingdom (and the Year A Lectionary is dealing with these various parables one at a time). It is also one of several that has to do with seeds and agriculture. Over and again Jesus’ point is that…
Psalm 86:11-17 Sermon Commentary
Proper 11A
With some frequency you run across such sentiments in the Psalms if not in the wider Scripture. God is praised for being compassionate and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Language to this effect pops up in Psalm 86 too when you get to verse 15. But look closely: this is only…
Romans 8:12-25 Sermon Commentary
Proper 11A
Parents take better care of their attractive children than they do their less attractive ones. At least that’s what an article in the 2008 edition of The New York Times reported Canadian researchers discovered. Researchers at the University of Alberta observed more than 400 parents’ treatment of their children during 14 different trips to supermarkets….
Genesis 28:10-19a Sermon Commentary
Proper 11A
You don’t have to feel close to God for God to be near to you. You don’t have to reach out to God for God to come to you. And you don’t have to be a perfect person for God to bless you. Jacob is a case in point. We are following the Hebrew Patriarchs…
Commentary posted on July 13, 2020
Proper 11A Sermon Commentary
The Proper 11A Sermon Starters include commentary and illustration ideas for Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 from the Lectionary Gospel; Genesis 28:10-19a from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 86:11-17 from the Lectionary Psalms; and Romans 8:12-25 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Lectionary Epistle: Heidelberg Catechism: Q&A 89 (Lord’s Day 33)