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215 N. 7th, Terre Haute, Indiana

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A Word: on the difference of otherworldly love

Sermons · August 20, 2023

The controversial moment, when Jesus seems to insult a Canaanite woman may be our most important opportunity to learn.


From discerning purity and defilement
Proper 15A  | Genesis 45:1-15, Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28

Here’s what happens today. Preachers all over the place have to confront their own hermeneutic about the nature of Jesus. And some will point out the vile thing Jesus says in the gospel. Some will defend it under the pretense that Jesus can’t possibly say something bad. And some will avoid the whole thing to talk about Joseph and his brothers.

What happens in Matthew 15 creates an existential crisis for those who demand pure divinity and a strong tradition. Which is probably most of us!

The full text may be found here.

For a limited time, you may find the audio here.

Filed Under: Sermons Tagged With: change, equality, Genesis 45:1-15, Matthew 15:10-28, Proper 15A

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St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
215 N. 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47807

812-232-5165

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ABOUT

St. Stephen’s is a sacramental community following Jesus’s Way of Love.

We worship on Sundays at 8 & 10.

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St. Stephen’s is a member of The Episcopal Church and congregation of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis.

St. Stephen’s is a member of the Homeless Council of the Wabash Valley

PARKING

St. Stephen’s is across from Indiana State University. Nearby parking lots are run by ISU and are free after 5pm weekdays and are free all weekend long. 

Five marked spots in the lot directly behind the church are available during the week.

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