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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
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
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.
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.
Psalm 34:1-8 Commentary
by Eric Mathis
I work with college students in a Baptist university.
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.
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 ...
SB430 - Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 19)
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.