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"Two Sons," James Janknegt.  Used by permission from the artist.

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Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 Commentary

by Arland J. Hultgren

There was a time when the lectionary known to most churches of the West did not include the Parable of the Prodigal Son at all, even though it is surely one of the best known of Jesus’ parables.

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Joshua 5:9-12 Commentary

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The first five chapters of Joshua describe the preparation for Israel’s attack on Jericho in Joshua 6-8.

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Psalm

Psalm 32 Commentary

by Paul O. Myhre

What does it mean to be counted as blessed? How might we know? The psalmist here weaves a tapestry of tones together that invite reflection about the mercy of God and the importance of confession.

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2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Commentary

by Carla Works

In 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Paul reminds the Corinthians that God’s new creation has dawned, and they are part of God’s handiwork.

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Dear Working Preacher

Preaching the Prodigal

by David Lose

March 10, 2013

Dear Working Preacher,

I’m not sure that there’s a more beloved story in the Bible than that of the Prodigal Son. Ralph Waldo Emerson called it the greatest story in ...

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Brainwave 282 - Lectionary Texts for March 10, 2013

March 10, 2013

Join Profs. David Lose, Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Matt Skinner for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for Lent 4: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32; Joshua 5:9-12; Psalm 32 (11); 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

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