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Second Sunday after Pentecost

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Gospel Reading

Luke 8:26-39 Commentary

by Judith Jones

At first glance, Luke’s version of Jesus’ encounter with the Gerasene demoniac simply portrays Jesus as a healer sent by God.

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1st Reading

Isaiah 65:1-9 Commentary

by Kristin J. Wendland

Isaiah 65:1-9 is the beginning of a response to the communal lament in the preceding chapter (Isaiah 64:1-12).

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Alt. 1st Reading

1 Kings 19:1-4[5-7]8-15a Commentary

by Sara Koenig

This chapter is well represented in the lectionary, and provides a stark contrast with the immediately previous one, when Elijah had his dramatic, public showdown with the prophets of Baal.

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Psalm

Psalm 22:19-28 Commentary

by Courtney Pace

This psalm was used to guide worship, rather than as a record of the particular faith journey of an individual in time.

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2nd Reading

Galatians 3:23-29 Commentary

by Jane Lancaster Patterson

When I was beginning graduate biblical studies in the early nineties, this passage from Galatians was a lynchpin in my growing respect for the theology of Paul.

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Freedom from Fear

by Karoline Lewis

June 23, 2019

Fear. I get it. That seems like the most reasonable response when it comes to witnessing about 6,000 demons being exorcised in front of your eyes. That kind of power? That kind ...

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Sermon Brainwave Podcast

Sermon Brainwave #668 - Second Sunday after Pentecost (Ord. 12)

June 23, 2019

Discussion on texts for Second Sunday after Pentecost - Ordinary 12 (June 23, 2019): (Gospel) Luke 8:26-39; (First Reading) Isaiah 65:1-9; (Semicontinuous First Reading) 1 Kings 19:1-4[5-7]8-15a; Psalm 22:19-28; (Second Reading) Galatians 3:23-29. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher.

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