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Job 38:1-6, 10-17 Sermon Commentary
Proper 25B
In one way, this sequence of lectionary readings have been helpful: setting up a premise — unjust suffering that God’s people throughout history and geography will relate to, Job’s honest response, God showing up and putting the present moment in context and, finally, this week, Job’s acceptance of God’s power and wisdom. On the other…
Mark 10:46-52 Sermon Commentary
Proper 25B
Well, at least it wasn’t the disciples this time. There are a lot of deep running themes in this scene, but why would be surprised by that? Jesus has shown himself time and time again to be a certain kind of Messiah in the Gospel of Mark, and as Mark’s narrative enters a new stage…
Psalm 126 Sermon Commentary
Proper 25B
Perky. That’s the word that came to mind after I once again read this short, effervescent psalm. It’s perky. It bubbles over with joy and hopefulness. It is about a reversal of fortune that generates almost giddy happiness and joy. It is about dreams coming true—dreams that for too long seemed to be unlikely at…
Hebrews 7:23-28 Sermon Commentary
Proper 25B
In the United States, this is a season of campaigning and electioneering. On top of all the uncertainty that elections ordinarily create is the fact that the incumbent president, Joseph Biden, is not running for re-election. America’s next president will be different from the current one. This means that there will be a transition between…
Commentary posted on October 21, 2024
Proper 25B Sermon Commentary
The Proper 25B Sermon Commentaries include reflection and illustration ideas for Mark 10:46-52 from the Lectionary Gospel; Job 42:1-6, 10-17 from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 126 from the Lectionary Psalms; and Hebrews 7:23-28 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Lectionary Epistle: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 80 (Lord’s Day 30)