7 September 2026: Luke 6:6-11

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Please read the passage before the commentary. It is Labor Day, and Jesus has entered a synagogue on the Sabbath.  He has asked the question of what the Sabbath means.  On the Sabbath is Jesus allowed to “work” by healing … Continued

6 September 2026: Ezekiel 33: 7-9

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Please read the passage before the commentary. How should we correct a brother or sister about their faults?  Our Gospel Reading and our reading from the prophet Ezekiel discuss this issue. Very few people like being corrected for faults, especially … Continued

September 4, Luke 5:33-39

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Please read the passage before the commentary. The two world wars of the twentieth century were devastating to the peoples of Europe.  The Protestant break with the Roman Church was catastrophic for the Christians of Europe.  During the Second World … Continued

September 2, Luke 4:38-44

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Please read the passage before the commentary. We begin a series of readings from the Gospel according to Luke.  Jesus rebuked Satan and Satan left people.  He rebuked the woman’s fever and it left her.   Jesus restored her to her … Continued

August 31, Luke 4:16-30

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Please read the passage before the commentary. We begin a series of readings from the Gospel according to Luke.  Luke emphases Jesus as the faithful Jewish person announcing good news to the poor and welcoming even pagans into his life. … Continued

August 28, Matthew 25:1-13

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Please read the passage before the commentary.        What is the Kingdom of heaven like?    It is like a wedding, with bride, groom and maids of honor.  In some cultures, the groom would go to the bride’s home and family.  … Continued

August 26, Matthew 23:27-32

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Please read the passage before the commentary.             I’m told that in Jesus’ at Passover time, to prevent pilgrims from accidentally stepping on a grave and being prevented from the festivities thereby, they would whitewash the stones to make them … Continued

August 24 John 1:1:45-51

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Please read the passage before the commentary. Philip found Nathanael.  It is a chain-like event, and it is the way we pass on our faith from one generation to the next.  We invite others to “come and see” and the … Continued