Matthew
Lessons and Reflections for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost
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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 19th Sunday after Pentecost
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Isaiah 25:1-9 Psalm 23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 The prophet Isaiah describes a day when the Lord God will redeem his people and restore them to the fullness of life. The…
Lessons and Reflections for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, October 1, 2017
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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…