Daniel Haas

Month: January 2011

  • Matthew 17:1-23

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    Today’s Reading is Matthew 17:1-23 – the Transfiguration of Jesus. That is a rather strange scene that obviously has something to do with Jesus’ identity and authority. The oldest account is to be found in Mark 9. The Gospel of Mark is known for being the origin of the Messianic Secret. Now here is why…

  • Matthew 16:1-28

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    Yesterday’s Reading was Matthew 16:1-28.To me it raises two interesting issues: First, who is Peter?Jesus calling Simon the rock still leaves him an unlikely symbol of stability. While he was one of the first disciples called and served as the spokesman for the group, Peter is also the exemplar of “little faith” in Matthew 14,…

  • Matthew 11:20-30

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    Today’s Reading Matthew 11:20-30 is all about the towns where Jesus had performed most of his miracles. There is two pairs that stand out: Chorazin and Bethsaida are part of the Holy Land. Jesus would have reason to expect more acceptance there than anywhere else. Not so! His ministry is mostly rejected among his own.…

  • Sermon Podcast: Possibilities Unfolding

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    Listen to a sermon by the Rev. Daniel Haas titled “Possibilities Unfolding” based on Matthew 3:13-17. It was delivered at Provo Community United Church of Christ on January 16th 2011.   Download now or listen on posterous Possibilities_Unfolding_2011-01-16.m4a (25280 KB)

  • Matthew 11:1-19

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    In today’s reading Matthew 11:1-19 Jesus gives a sobering overview of how people react to God’s word: You won’t listen anyway! LOOK: There have been all these prophets of old from Isaiah to John and you wouldn’t listen. Whether they preach joy or doom. It doesn’t matter you. God has tried it all and nothing…