Commentary posted on October 12, 2020

Proper 24A Sermon Commentary

The Proper 24A Sermon Starters include commentary and illustration ideas for Matthew 22:15-22 from the Lectionary Gospel; Exodus 33:12-23 from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 96:1-9, (10-13) from the Lectionary Psalms; and 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 from the Lectionary Epistle.

Related Reformed confession: Gospel Lectionary: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 104 (Lord’s Day 39)

 

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Matthew 22:15-22 Sermon Commentary

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In recent years there has been a lot of talk about religion in America.  This election year of 2020 is no exception—indeed, the upcoming election magnifies such things.  Maybe other nations have similar conversations but America is definitely the epicenter of some pretty serious conversations in this area.  This is due in part to the…

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Psalm 96:1-9, (10-13) Sermon Commentary

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“A scribe to the Lord . . .”  At least that is what I heard my minister say when I was a young boy attending a church in Ada, Michigan.  Rev. Angus MacLeod began more morning worship services than not with that portion of Psalm 96 that repeats the call to “ascribe” to the Lord…

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1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Sermon Commentary

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In this season that lies between the Canadian and American Thanksgiving Days, 2020, this Sunday’s Epistolary Lesson seems highly appropriate. After all, it’s not just that we’re “surrounded” by holidays on which we at least ostensibly give thanks. It’s also that so many things threaten a spirit of thanksgiving right now. Our world continues to…

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Exodus 33:12-23 Sermon Commentary

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Stories like this are nearly unbelievable for your average church goer and literally unbelievable for your average neighbor, because God doesn’t talk this way to us today, “face to face as a man speaks with his friend (33:11).”  Very few of us ever hear God’s voice over a lifetime of faith.  That’s why several years…

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