Tag: Mark

  • Cry Out!

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    Today’s Reading is from Mark 1:1-13. I preached about that just this past Sunday. Please listen to my sermon titled “Cry Out!”

  • Comfort my People

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    The book of the second Isaiah starts beginning with chapter 40. Deutero-Isaiah (Isaiah 40-55) was written during the Babylonian Exile and is a book of hope quite different from Proto-Isaiah (Isaiah 1-39) announcing doom’s day. Today’s reading Isaiah 40:1-31 starts with a shout-out to the homeland: “Comfort my people,” says our God. “Comfort them! Encourage…

  • 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!

  • Acts 27:13-38

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    Today’s Reading is Acts 27:13-38. It is one of those great stories of men of God managing a voyage on the water. Paul stands in the tradition of even greater people:Noah and his Ark and Jesus calming the storm come to mind. They all make a point: You are not alone – God has your…

  • 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…