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Gospel Reading

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Commentary

by Warren Carter

The parables assigned for the last two weeks comprise a narrative of moderate length followed some verses later by interpretations.

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1st Reading

1 Kings 3:5-12 Commentary

by Roger Nam

“Ask me, what would you like me to give you?”

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Alt. 1st Reading

Genesis 29:15-28 Commentary

by Esther M. Menn

Love stories in the Bible, such as this First Lesson where Jacob marries his beloved Rachel (and unexpectedly her sister Leah as well!), reveal how much has changed since biblical times.

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Psalm

Psalm 119:129-136 Commentary

by Shauna Hannan

God’s decrees are wonderful. What else can be said? For this Psalmist, nothing really. But there are a variety of ways to say it.

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2nd Reading

Romans 8:26-39 Commentary

by J.R. Daniel Kirk

The surprise of last week’s reading included the idea that our share in the glorious inheritance that lies ahead is to be had only along the way of the cross.

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Inviting a Kingdom Imagination

by Karoline Lewis

July 27, 2014

Anyone out there tired of parables yet?

To be honest, Matthew’s plethora of parables is perhaps my biggest problem when it comes to the first Gospel. Some of you know that ...

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Brainwave 365 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 17)

July 27, 2014

Discussion on texts for Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 17) (July 27, 2014): (Gospel) Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52; (1st Reading) 1 Kings 3:5-12; (Semicontinuous 1st Reading) Genesis 29:15-28; Psalm 119:129-136; (2nd Reading) Romans 8:26-39.

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