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Matthew 25:1-13 Sermon Commentary
Proper 27A
When I used to meet with an engaged couple prior to their wedding, and certainly at some point during the wedding rehearsal the evening before the big day, I always made a point to tell people, “Now don’t forget to enjoy yourselves! It goes fast so have fun!” Typically I remind them just to relax…
Psalm 70 Sermon Commentary
Proper 27A
In his at-times searing memoir A Grief Observed, C.S. Lewis at one point reflects on Jesus’ invitation “Knock and the door will be opened unto you.” But in his grief and in his seeking of answers as to why his wife had died of cancer, Lewis claimed that he had in fact not just knocked…
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sermon Commentary
Proper 27A
It started out as words of comfort. Paul’s intention was to soothe anxieties, tamp down sorrows, answer some hard questions that the Thessalonians were asking. That’s how it started. Over time, though, these words in 1 Thessalonians 4—coupled with some further talk on similar themes in the next chapter—have become a source of unending speculation,…
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Sermon Commentary
Proper 27A
When preaching on this text, there is a huge temptation to focus on verse 15c alone. “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” That bold declaration of commitment and intention has been posted on many a front door, mine included back in the days of my young parenthood. It’s a…
Commentary posted on November 2, 2020
Proper 27A Sermon Commentary
The Proper 27A Sermon Starters include commentary and illustration ideas for Matthew 25:1-13 from the Lectionary Gospel; Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 70 from the Lectionary Psalms; and 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Lectionary Epistle: Belgic Confession Article 37