Daniel Haas

Month: February 2011

  • John 13:21-35

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    Today’s Reading is John 13:21-35. During this joyous meal Jesus drops the bomb: “I am telling you the truth: one of you is going to betray me.” The disciples looked at one another, uncertain of whom he was speaking. In the other gospels they don’t learn who he is talking about, but ask helplessly: “Is…

  • John 13:1-20

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    Today’s Reading is John 13:1-20.Afraid of germs we teach to wash your hands before a meal, afraid of coming to God unclean a few cultures teach to wash your feet before a meal.That is an act of purification, not cleanliness.The entirety of his disciples is not clean, because Judas is part of them.Each individual is…

  • John 3:22-36

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    Sunday’s Reading was John 3:22-36. This one actually needs to be extended to John 4:1-3. The Gospel of John dates to the 90s. It is a relatively late and distant interpretation of Jesus Christ. John the Baptist is a distant memory surely not worthy of baptizing Jesus. To the author it is even important to…

  • John 3:1-21

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    Saturday’s Reading was John 3:1-21. I still like my sermon for Trinity Sunday 2009 titled “Spiritual Encounter” which was based on this passage.

  • Mark 12:28-44

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    Friday’s Reading was Mark 12:28-44. It includes one of the most remarkable passages about financial stewardship – the widow’s mite. The lesson here is: Tithing is not a good idea! There is no reason to limit oneself. The widow has by far outgiven the tithers around her as far as percentage goes. Give freely!