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Crucifixion, detail from an Armenian manuscript, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, Tenn. Original source.

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Gospel Reading

Luke 22:14-23:56 Commentary

by Robert Hoch

“Which is more amazing,” asks Karl Barth, “to find Jesus in such bad company, or to find the criminals in such good company?”1 

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Luke 19:28-40 Commentary

by Michael Joseph Brown

In today’s Gospel text, we find a man who must enjoy living on the edge.

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Isaiah 50:4-9a Commentary

by Callie Plunket-Brewton

Isaiah 50:4-9a is part of a larger poem that extends to 50:11.1

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Psalm

Psalm 31:9-16 Commentary

by Amanda Benckhuysen

Today marks the beginning of Holy Week, a time in the Christian calendar when we journey with Christ to the cross, remembering Christ’s suffering for our sake as well as our own dying with Christ ...

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2nd Reading

Philippians 2:5-11 Commentary

by Sammy Alfaro

To our present American culture obsessed with taking selfies and getting the most likes, views, and follows on social media, Paul’s message to the Philippian church about having the mind and attitude ...

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Holy Week Grace

by Karoline Lewis

March 20, 2016

You do not have to do it all. Did you hear that, Working Preachers? On this Palm/Passion Sunday that sets in motion Holy Week, these are the words you need to hear, you need to ...

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Sermon Brainwave Podcast

SB473 - Passion/Palm Sunday

March 20, 2016

Discussion on texts for Passion Sunday (Mar. 20, 2016): (Gospel) Luke 22:14--23:56; (Alt. Gospel: Palm Procession) Luke 19:28-40; (First Reading) Isaiah 50:4-9a; (Psalm) Psalm 31:9-16; (Second Reading) Philippians 2:5-11.

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