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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

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Gospel Reading

Matthew 14:13-21 Commentary

by Jennifer T. Kaalund

On a recent field trip with my daughter’s class to a nature center, the class was taught about metamorphosis.

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1st Reading

Isaiah 55:1-5 Commentary

by Michael L. Ruffin

Revivalism heavily influenced the Christian tradition in which I was raised and in which I served for much of my career.

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Alt. 1st Reading

Genesis 32:22-31 Commentary

by Beth L. Tanner

This week’s text continues the story of Jacob.

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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.1

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2nd Reading

Romans 9:1-5 Commentary

by Israel Kamudzandu

The anguish of heart toward another fellow human being drives us to a lament, which in Christian terms is a prayer motivated by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

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"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"

by Matt Skinner

August 06, 2017

While Karoline Lewis continues her short vacation from writing this column, I’m filling in for two more weeks.

A lesson difficult for many preachers and worship leaders ...

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SB552 - Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 18)

August 06, 2017

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Aug. 6, 2017): (Gospel) Matthew 14:13-21; (1st Reading) Isaiah 55:1-5; (Semi-continuous 1st Reading) Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21; (2nd Reading) Romans 9:1-5. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org.

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