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Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Sermon Commentary
Proper 10A
In between Jesus’ telling of this famous parable and his own point-by-point explanation of the parable’s meaning and symbolism there comes an eight-verse section that the Lectionary would have us skip but that contains some of the most intriguing material in this part of Matthew 13. Mainly what Jesus says there is that the seemingly…
Psalm 65: (1-8), 9-13 Sermon Commentary
Proper 10A
For every psalm that stands out in some way or that is well-known for some reason, there are probably three or four psalms that are not very familiar and that frankly kind of all blend into one another. Most Jews and Christians know Psalms 23 and 100 well. Psalm 46 is a regular go-to poem…
Romans 8:1-11 Sermon Commentary
Proper 10A
Few cinematic images are more powerful than that of a courtroom as a verdict is announced. In classic movies, the judge often verbally polls each individual member of the jury. Each offers crushing repetition. It’s especially poignant when the verdict is “Guilty! Guilty! Guilty!” The fear of having some great power or person pronounce us…
Genesis 25:19-34 Sermon Commentary
Proper 10A
Here we are, stuck in Ordinary Time. We’ve spent half the church year celebrating the mighty acts of God in Jesus Christ our Lord, but now the fireworks are over. Now we are plodding along through ordinary time. Except this time is extraordinary, too, because God is walking with us each step of the way….
Commentary posted on July 6, 2020
Proper 10A Sermon Commentary
The Proper 10A Sermon Starters include commentary and illustration ideas for Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 from the Lectionary Gospel; Genesis 25:19-34 from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 65:(1-8), 9-13 from the Lectionary Psalms; and Romans 8:1-11 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Lectionary Epistle: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 12&13 (Lord’s Day 5)