Exodus
Lessons and Reflections for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost
In the reading from Isaiah, we hear the words of God to Cyrus, a foreign ruler, who is nonetheless called “anointed” = called, chosen, and empowered by God for God’s own…
Lessons and Reflections for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, October 1, 2017
Exodus 17:1-7 Philippians 2:1-13 Matthew 21:23-32 In the reading from Exodus, we hear the people of Israel contending with Moses over the lack of water. Their complaint to Moses is…