Audio Version Sunday, November 22, 2015 After Pentecost Proper 29 Year B Old Testament Daniel 7:9–10, 13–14 New Testament Revelation 1:4b–8 Gospel John 18:33–37[1] Like many Sundays, it seems like there is little to no relation between the readings. In … [Read more…]
Audio Version Old Testament Isaiah 50:4–9a Psalm Psalm 31:9–16 New Testament Philippians 2:5–11 Gospel Mark Mark 15:1–39 Jesus enters Jerusalem triumphantly. He is welcomed as the King of Israel. How quickly this all changes for Jesus, His disciples and subsequently for us as well. We wave our palms, shouting Hosanna in the highest. Next thing … [Read more…]
Audio Version Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Psalm 100:1-5 Ephesians 1:15-23 Matthew 25:31-46 I think for many of us, but I can really only speak for myself, when I hear the word King it brings all sorts of images to my mind. We don’t live in a monarchy society and I suspect most of us have not … [Read more…]