Jesus and the divine revolution of lovePalm/Passion | Luke 19:28-40 Jesus enters Jerusalem like a rockstar. Which is to say, with great anticipation and fanfare. When I was a kid, rock was dominated by classic rock giants like the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Aerosmith …
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A Word: A Misplaced Monarchy
Jesus and the problem of authorityProper Last B | John 18:33-37 When we last gathered on Sunday, we heard Jesus announce a terrifying future, what scholars call “The Little Apocalypse” of Mark. I had prepared a sermon for it, even recorded the audio, before that foul beast named COVID …
A Word: Becoming Great
And the generous dream of GodProper 6B | Mark 4:26-34 It is an odd development—to go from Kings are a terrible idea to I know his heart in just a few chapters. We might be lulled by the excitement for David—and his stature within tradition. Lulled by a sense of exception. That he is …