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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

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Gospel Reading

John 6:35, 41-51 Commentary

by Craig A. Satterlee

People complain that, in my preaching, I do not tell them what to do.

Commentary | Bible Text

1st Reading

1 Kings 19:4-8 Commentary

by Garrett Galvin

When I was working my way through college, I was forced to take a year off to pay debts and start at a new school.

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Alt. 1st Reading

2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33 Commentary

by Ralph W. Klein

The story of the conflict between David and his son Absalom takes up 6 chapters (2 Samuel 13-18) and is full of intrigue and moral failings by both David and Absalom.

Commentary | Bible Text

Psalm

Psalm 34:1-8 Commentary

by Eric Mathis

I work with college students in a Baptist university.

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2nd Reading

Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Commentary

by Brian Peterson

A traditional part of the baptismal liturgy is the renouncing of all the forces of evil, the devil, and all his empty promises.

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Past Matters

by Karoline Lewis

August 09, 2015

Where you come from matters.

This third installment of the Bread of Life discourse is all about origins -- Jesus’ origins, that is. So, you have to add verses 35-40 back ...

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SB430 - Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 19)

August 09, 2015

Discussion on texts for Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 19; Aug. 9, 2015): (Gospel) John 6:35, 41-51; (First Reading) 1 Kings 19:4-8; (Semicontinuous First Reading) 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33; Psalm 34:1-8; (Second Reading) Ephesians 4:25--5:2.

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