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John 6:1-21 Sermon Commentary
Proper 12B
Why are these two stories stuck together by the lectionary? Each on its own is worthy of preaching, but when they are paired together does the sermon change? Sermons on the feeding miracle rightfully draw us to a posture of awe at the provision of God whereas a sermon about Jesus walking on water might…
Ephesians 3:14-21 Sermon Commentary
Proper 12B
As I’ve said before, there is nothing ordinary about Ordinary Time, and that is surely the case with this text. This is an extraordinary prayer for Ordinary Time. Paul has just described the church’s calling in cosmic terms. The unity of Gentile and Jew in the church is intended by God to make known the…
Psalm 145:10-18 Sermon Commentary
Proper 12B
Psalm 145:15 claims that the eyes of everyone look to God and when they do, God provides everyone with the food they need. It’s a curious claim considering that as a matter of fact, the eyes of plenty of people do not turn to God when they are hungry or at most any other time…
2 Samuel 11:1-15 Sermon Commentary
Proper 12B
Previously, in the Life of David… Before we proceed and in order that we can proceed well, it’s important to review where we’ve been in the life of David. When last we met our hero, he had wanted to build a temple for God’s dwelling place. Although it wasn’t the right move, we can easily…
Commentary posted on July 22, 2024
Proper 12B Sermon Commentary
The Proper 12B Sermon Commentaries include reflection and illustration ideas for John 6:1-21 from the Lectionary Gospel; 2 Samuel 11:1-15 from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 145:10-18 from the Lectionary Psalms; and Ephesians 3:14-21 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Lectionary Psalm: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 125 (Lord’s Day 50)