Monthly Archives: November 2011

Isaiah 64: 1-9, Mark 13: 24-37 Isaiah here paraphrases the prayers of the people around him.  It reads as though the folks really know what God is about and what their Lord can do.  They call on God, knowing that … Continue reading →

Isaiah 7: 10-16 The Christian church used this passage as a proof that God intended all along for Jesus to be the Savior of the world.  He, indeed, was God with us – Immanuel.  BUT, the text as it stands … Continue reading →

Psalm 100, Matthew 25:31-46 Because of joy given to us over knowing God – . . . . .*We can deal with people from the strength of Christ. . . . . .*We see people as Jesus sees them, lost, … Continue reading →

Psalm 100, Matthew 25:31-46 I look at the world, and Psalm 100 rarely comes to mind.  That is my issue, and God’s opportunity. I see the world of the hungry, the poor, the broken, the guilty, the dying.  Rarely does … Continue reading →

Matthew 25:14-46 We separate these stories, to make us feel better.  Matthew puts them together, to make us open up to Jesus. The first story, on its face, is about money.  A tough, rich ruler wants his servants to use … Continue reading →

2 Timothy 1:6-7, 2 Peter 1:5-8 “For this reason…” writes Paul to Timothy.  For what reason?  We have been given a faith that breaks the universe’s bondage to sin and death!  That mighty faith needs to affect our world.  “Fan … Continue reading →

Joshua 24:14-25, Matthew 25:1-13 Who here would not say with the Israelites, “as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”?  God has set us free by Jesus from sin and death!  God has given us His Spirit, … Continue reading →

Matthew 11:28-30 What is the gift of gentleness?  Break these beautiful words apart. Come to Me: Not, “Get over here.”  Not, “Do as I say!”  We are asked. Gentleness lets us ask, rather than expect or demand. All who labor … Continue reading →