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Psalm 103: (1-7), 8-13 Sermon Commentary
Proper 19A
In past sermon commentaries here on the CEP website I have relayed the anecdote involving the author John Donne. A friend of mine who taught English once lent an acquaintance a book of collected writings by John Donne. When the person returned the book, my friend asked him what he thought of Donne’s work. “He’s…
Romans 14:1-12 Sermon Commentary
Proper 19A
Many English translations of this Sunday’s Epistolary Lesson’ agree on the rendering of its first verb. They translate the Greek word proslambanesthe, as “accept.” However, the English Standard Version renders this word as “welcome.” Maybe it’s on to something. In chapter 14, Paul continues to explore the implications of Romans 12:18’s “If it possible, as…
Matthew 18:21-35 Sermon Commentary
Proper 19A
Having just been told that their community will be one known for its willingness to stand by people who are repenting and in need of reconciliation, Peter now asks Jesus how personal this work shall extend. Peter’s question makes me feel more confident that the “against you” in verse 15 (which we talked about last…
Exodus 14:19-31 Sermon Commentary
Proper 19A
Over and over again in the story, God refers to the people as His army or His battalion. But they couldn’t have been a very fearsome force. They’ve just spend the last 430 years in slavery. Maybe they got strong building bricks but they would have had a lot of disadvantages. Hard to think that…
Commentary posted on September 11, 2023
Proper 19A Sermon Commentary
The Proper 19A Sermon Commentaries include reflection and illustration ideas for Matthew 18:21-35 from the Lectionary Gospel; Exodus 14:19-31 from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 103:(1-7), 8-13 from the Lectionary Psalms; and Romans 14:1-12 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Lectionary Gospel: Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 126 (Lord’s Day 51)