Most theologians would agree that the two stories in the gospel today – Jesus’ visit to his hometown and his commissioning of the twelve – are both about the choice we make of acceptance or rejection of Christ or someone … Continue reading →
35 On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, ‘Let us go across to the other side.’ 36And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. 37A … Continue reading →
In the Old Testament reading, we hear the Lord speaking through the prophet Ezekiel. To some scholars the tree symbolizes restored Israel and the birds symbolize the foreign nations who will enjoy its protection or its blessings. Others quote Isaiah … Continue reading →
I was in a prayer group in New York City, at Grace Church, for many years. Every Wednesday night. Service, dinner, then we would break into our small groups. We used a commentary and worked through the gospels, and I … Continue reading →
Today I thought I would talk to about two issues that come up in the Gospel readings from Mark: legalism and the inerrancy of the Bible. Today’s Gospel Reading deals with the observance of the Sabbath, which was one of … Continue reading →