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Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Sermon Commentary
In the midst of a number of parables about the Kingdom, Jesus gives us another one leaning into the imagery of seeds and plants and weeds. This one is told to the crowd but only explained to the disciples. We might read some significance into the fact that Jesus is expounding upon the muckiness of…
Genesis 28:10-19a Sermon Commentary
Genesis 28 comes on the heels of Jacob stealing his older brother’s birthright or legitimately buying it in trade for a bowl of stew, depending on who is telling the story. What we will see play out in later chapters is, indeed, the younger brother receiving the blessing historically passed down to the first-born. This…
Psalm 86:11-17 Sermon Commentary
We do not know for certain if David wrote all of the psalms that are attributed to him (probably not seems to be the consensus of many scholars). The Hebrew phrase “Of David” can mean multiple things. Yes, it can indicate authorship but it could also be “in the style of David” or “in honor…
Romans 8:12-25 Sermon Commentary
I have an acquaintance who not long after she graduated from college had to destroy all of her credit cards. She did so because she’d become so deeply indebted to the company that had eagerly given her those cards that she’d put herself in financial danger. My acquaintance had literally become a debtor. Few financially…
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Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Sermon Commentary
Proper 11A
The “Parable of the Weeds” is part of a cluster of parables that has to do with God’s kingdom (and the Year A Lectionary is dealing with these various parables one at a time). It is also one of several that has to do with seeds and agriculture. Over and again Jesus’ point is that…
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Sermon Commentary
Proper 11A
The “Parable of the Weeds” is part of a cluster of parables that has to do with God’s kingdom (and the Year A Lectionary is dealing with these various parables one at a time). It is also one of several that has to do with seeds and agriculture. Over and again Jesus’ point is that…
Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 Sermon Commentary
Proper 11A
Psalm 139 is a doctrinal and devotional classic. It bristles with theologically rich ideas and it hums a lullaby of divine care. Oh yes, it also shocks with its infamous ending; “if only you would slay the wicked, O God!” But for all its familiarity, Psalm 139 is hard to describe. Is it a hymn…
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Proper 11A
The Proper 11A Sermon Commentaries include reflection and illustration ideas for Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 from the Lectionary Gospel; Genesis 28:10-19a from the Old Testament Lectionary; Psalm 86:11-17 from the Lectionary Psalms; and Romans 8:12-25 from the Lectionary Epistle.
Related Reformed confession: Lectionary Epistle: Heidelberg Catechism: Q&A 89 (Lord’s Day 33)