The parable in our Gospel this week is like the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. The man’s own death, which, we are told, will happen this same evening, comes with appalling swiftness. This is the only parable in Luke … Continued
“Teach us to pray” is about equivalent to “Show us your heart” or “Tell us — what is it like to be in communion with God?” To discover what love looks like — love in action, love for God … Continued
Some of the last words Jesus spoke to His disciples were the threefold instruction: make disciples, baptize those who believe, and teach them His commands (Matt. 28:19-20). We baptize because Jesus told us to and Baptism gives us an opportunity … Continued
Who is my neighbor?” How much love are we talking here, Jesus? Can you be specific? Where can we draw the line? Outside our front door? At the edges of our neighborhood? The lawyer in our Gospel text today wanted Jesus’ … Continued
The invitation and packing directions for Jesus’ mission trip in Luke 10 promise an odd combination of experiences. We are going to be working very hard because it’s a big job and not enough people have signed up. We are … Continued
In the truth of our lives, so fragile, so frail, let us realize that every moment counts. During transitions and transformations, every moment counts. In the reality of ministry and meaning that take on all the contexts and circumstances of … Continued
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When you see the Spirit, you see Jesus. When you read about the activity of Jesus in the gospels, you see the activity of God and the Spirit. If we want to know what God is like, the Advocate longs … Continued
At Pentecost the Spirit of God breathed life into the infant church, enabling them to do amazing things, and to bear witness to all that Jesus had done for them and meant to them. Jesus promises that the Spirit would … Continued
As Jesus approaches the end of his time, he gathers his closest friends, offers them parting words of encouragement and hope, and then he prays for them. He prays that they may endure the challenges that come their way. He prays … Continued