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"Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." 
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Christ the King

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Gospel Reading

Luke 23:33-43 Commentary

by Emerson Powery

This passage seems like an odd selection for Christ the King Sunday.

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1st Reading

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.

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Psalm

Psalm 46 Commentary

by Joel LeMon

Psalm 46 is a song of trust in Yahweh.1

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Alt. Psalm

Luke 1:68-79 Commentary

by Yolanda Norton

Luke 1:68-79 marks the Benedictus—also known as the song of Zechariah.

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2nd Reading

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.

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Dear Working Preacher

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. ...

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Sermon Brainwave Podcast

Sermon Brainwave #692 - Christ the King/Reign of Christ Sunday

November 24, 2019

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.

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