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Fifth Sunday of Easter

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Gospel Reading

John 14:1-14 Commentary

by Karoline Lewis

This Sunday is the first of two Sundays from the 14th chapter of John.

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1st Reading

Acts 7:55-60 Commentary

by Mikeal C. Parsons

Stephen is recognized in the church as the first or “proto-martyr.”

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Psalm

Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 Commentary

by J. Clinton McCann

Psalm 31, along with Psalms 22 and 69, is among the longest and most impressive of the genre known variously as lament, complaint, protest, and/or prayer for help.

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2nd Reading

1 Peter 2:2-10 Commentary

by Karl Jacobson

Our reading from 1 Peter for this week is organized around a pastiche of Old Testament texts. 

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Sheer Promise

by David Lose

May 18, 2014

Dear Working Preacher,

What’s the difference between a promise and a threat?

It’s a simple question, of course, but one with far-reaching implications. Consider: “I ...

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Sermon Brainwave Podcast

Sermon Brainwave #354 - Fifth Sunday of Easter

May 18, 2014

Discussion on texts for Fifth Sunday of Easter (May 18, 2014): (Gospel) John 14:1-14; (1st Reading) Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; (2nd Reading) 1 Peter 2:2-10.

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