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"Abraham and Isaac," John August Swanson. Used by permission from the artist.

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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

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Gospel Reading

Matthew 14:13-21 Commentary

by Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman

Matthew and Mark both record that Jesus once fed 5000 (men, not counting women and children) and later fed another 4000 or so people.

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1st Reading

Isaiah 55:1-5 Commentary

by Brent A. Strawn

Like many other selections from the lectionary, Isaiah 55:1-5 is a small unit that, while relatively self-contained, has connections both to what precedes and what follows (preachers beware!).

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Alt. 1st Reading

Genesis 32:22-31 Commentary

by Wil Gafney

In Genesis 32, Jacob and his family have finally left the homestead of his father-in-law Laban who is responsible for much of Jacob's present circumstances:

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Psalm

Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 Commentary

by Eric Mathis

Thomas Merton once stated "Praise is cheap," and it seems as though these words remain true today.

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2nd Reading

Romans 9:1-5 Commentary

by Matt Skinner

People these days ask God to damn lots of things.

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Dear Working Preacher

"Tell Me Your Name"

by David Lose

July 31, 2011

Dear Working Preacher,

Get ready. This week's reading from Genesis betrays one of the most popular lies of our culture. We've all been told it. Even more painful, we've each told ...

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Sermon Brainwave Podcast

Brainwave 186: Lectionary Texts for the 31st of July 2011

July 31, 2011

Join Profs. Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for Pentecost 7: Isaiah 55:1-5, Genesis 32:22-31, Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 (16), Romans 9:1-5, and Matthew 14:13-21

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