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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Ord 23C): Sailing through difficult passages

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Matt Skinner

Matt Skinner reminds us that interpreting Scripture is less like building a cathedral and more like sailing—responsive, dynamic, and shaped by context.

This week’s tough passage (Luke 14) calls preachers to let Scripture interpret Scripture and guide communities through the hard work of faithful interpretation.

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