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Millet, Jean François, "In the Vineyard" from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, Tenn. Original source.

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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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Gospel Reading

Luke 12:49-56 Commentary

by Emerson Powery

On April 15, 2013, two bombs went off at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

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1st Reading

Jeremiah 23:23-29 Commentary

by Richard W. Nysse

God is nearby, not far off.

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Alt. 1st Reading

Isaiah 5:1-7 Commentary

by David G. Garber Jr.

In the classical show tune, “My Funny Valentine,” Billie Smith sings an ironic love song, describing her lover’s imperfections:
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Psalm 82 Commentary

by James K. Mead

“The gods may be crazy . . . but they are definitely unjust!”

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Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Commentary

by Erik Heen

This week’s second lesson continues the reading of Chapter 11 of Hebrews begun last week.

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A Stressful Sermon

by David Lose

August 18, 2013

Dear Working Preacher,

 

Let’s face it. This is one of those weeks when the Gospel reading makes you want to turn to one of the other texts appointed for this Sunday. ...

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Brainwave 308 - Lectionary Texts for August 18, 2013

August 18, 2013

Join Profs. Karoline Lewis, Matt Skinner, and David Lose for a conversation around preaching the lectionary texts for Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ordinary 20): Luke 12:49-56; Jeremiah 23:23-29; Isaiah 5:1-7 (Semicontinuous); Psalm 82; Hebrews 11:29-12:2

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