Sunday Scripture Podcast

Jesus takes his followers from across the countryside. He teaches them to break the negative cycle of their ancestors. You can see the pictures referenced using the Google Slides link belowLink to Google Slides

We compare and contrast Jesus' message to his followers in two different gospel versions.

Peter and the disciples witness a catch of fish unlike anything they'v ever seen and then they are called to follow Jesus.

Day and night, crowds and isolation, water and land, success and failure all wrapped up in only eleven verses. 

Jesus travels from synagogue to synagogue until he arrives in his hometown. He challenges the home crowd and they do not respond well. 

Jesus travels home to read an ancient text in the synagogue of his childhood. He proclaims to the people that the ancient message of God has been fulfilled in their hearing. 

The story begins with and is advanced by servants who are willing to follow Mary and Jesus.

A group from Nazareth travels to a wedding in Cana and Jesus shows the remarkable power his bringing to humanity.

Paul encourages a new faith community and I compare Paul's previous journey with the message.

Mary is approached by the angel, is told she will be a mother, and she immediately goes to share the news with Elizabeth

The prophet speaks to a torn and broken nation, offering a message of hope and purpose. 

The prophet speaks to a torn and broken nation, offering a message of hope and purpose. 

John the Baptist's dad Zechariah describes how his child will be like the rising sun on a new day.

We begin the Season of Advent with a text of anticipation and hope. 

In the final reading of the Christian year, the people of Jerusalem question and debate who is the true king and what that king can do. 

In the final reading of the Christian year, the people of Jerusalem question and debate who is the true king and what that king can do. 

As the disciples are admiring the Temple, Jesus shifts the focus to an offering made by a widow. 

Jesus compares and contrasts a widow giving a tiny amount to the massive 2nd Temple structure. 

Prayer of ExaminationGod of Love... …did I see myself and others through the eyes of Christ’s love this week?God of Peace……did I bring my anxious thoughts before You in prayer?God of Wisdom……did I create silence to hear and understand Your intended outcome?God of Justice…did I shed light on the sins for which I must seek forgiveness?God of Mercy…help me know your unending pursuit and love, so that I may share it with others.

Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a message about sheep in wolves clothing and trees that produce bad fruit. Both were warning signs of false prophets that do not know or practice the true intentions of God.