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Luke 8:26-39 Sermon Commentary
Proper 7C
This is most definitely one of those texts that sends our modern senses spinning for application. Most of us do not have experience with exorcisms, and are generally uncomfortable with the idea/reality of demons. It may seem odd to say, but we can almost side-step the whole demonic exorcism if we focus our attention on…
1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a Sermon Commentary
Proper 7C
Sample sermon: When I go to different parts of the U.S. or Canada to speak or to preach, I often travel alone. When I do, I sometimes enjoy going out to eat by myself at a restaurant. It can be very interesting just to watch people and observe what is going on in ways you…
Psalm 22:19-28 Sermon Commentary
Proper 7C
Ordinary Time is just beginning yet the Lectionary directs us to a sometimes difficult psalm. Yes, we are being asked to consider only the hope-filled, praise-filled conclusion to this poem but it’s not as though we can forget its terrible opening set of verses. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” brings us…
Galatians 3:23-29 Sermon Commentary
Proper 7C
Occasionally the Revised Common Lectionary’s choice of where to begin and end a Lesson isn’t just puzzling. It’s also downright bewildering. This Sunday’s Epistolary Lesson is a case in point. After all, the chasm between verses’ 23-25 and 26-29 may seem to be a kind of grand canyon that has no bridge that crosses it….
Commentary posted on June 13, 2022
Proper 7C Sermon Commentary
The Proper 7C Sermon Commentaries include reflection and illustration ideas for Luke 8:26-39 from the Lectionary Gospel; 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 22:19-28 from the Lectionary Psalms; and Galatians 3:23-29 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Lectionary Epistle: Heidelberg Catechism: Q&A 67 & 68 (Lord’s Day 25)