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Psalm 116:1-9 Sermon Commentary
Proper 19B
One of the benefits of the fact that psalms are not tied to any obvious specific set of circumstances is that they can be applied to a wide variety of experiences whether or not those exactly match whatever any given psalmist was talking about. In the case of Psalm 116, one could surmise this was…
James 3:1-12 Sermon Commentary
Proper 19B
It’s not a little ironic that most of us who preach this Sunday on the potential dangers and blessings of the use of our tongues will do so with our tongues. So we do well to let the Spirit speak to us through James 3 before we even begin to preach. After all, it strongly…
Proverbs 1:20-33 Sermon Commentary
Proper 19B
Wisdom Personified Tackling this week’s lectionary text from the first chapter of Proverbs, with next week’s text from the last chapter in mind, it may be worth considering making a short series out of the two together. The first thing that holds them both together is the theme of wisdom and, particularly, the way wisdom…
Mark 8:27-38 Sermon Commentary
Proper 19B
This week’s text is a masterclass in understanding confession and repentance in the grandest sense possible. When it comes down to what we confess with our mouths, what do we believe in our hearts and minds? And what consequences does it have in our lives? Jesus asks his disciples what they’ve heard other people believe…
Commentary posted on September 9, 2024
Proper 19B Sermon Commentary
The Proper 19B Sermon Commentaries include reflection and illustration ideas for Mark 8:27-38 from the Lectionary Gospel; Proverbs 1:20-33 from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 116:1-9 from the Lectionary Psalms; and James 3:1-12 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Lectionary Gospel: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 21 (Lord’s Day 7)