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Christ the King
Luke 23:33-43 Commentary
by Emerson Powery
This passage seems like an odd selection for Christ the King Sunday.
Commentary | Bible Text
Jeremiah 23:1-6 Commentary
by J. Blake Couey
The book of Jeremiah is set during a turbulent period when Babylon twice invaded Judah (598 and 587 BCE), destroying Jerusalem and its temple and deporting large numbers of Judeans.
Psalm 46 Commentary
by Joel LeMon
Psalm 46 is a song of trust in Yahweh.1
Luke 1:68-79 Commentary
by Yolanda Norton
Luke 1:68-79 marks the Benedictus—also known as the song of Zechariah.
Colossians 1:11-20 Commentary
by Timothy L. Adkins-Jones
Christ the King Sunday closes out the liturgical year with an emphasis on the divinity of Christ and Christ’s kingship of the universe.
On Orange Cars and Gratitude for Preaching Another Year
by Rolf Jacobson
November 24, 2019
I open this week’s letter with a question for you and then a word of thanks. The question: How many orange cars or trucks did you see on your last drive of over ten minutes. ...
Sermon Brainwave #692 - Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday
Discussion on texts for Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday (Nov. 24, 2019). (Gospel) Luke 23:33-43; (First Reading) Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 46; (Alt. Psalm) Luke 1:68-79; (Second Reading) Colossians 1:11-20. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for Working Preacher.