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The “valley of dry bones” is almost certainly the most beloved and well known of Ezekiel’s visions. The vividness of its imagery, the wonder of its unfolding narrative, and visceral appeal of its symbolism endow (...)

In the third Sunday of Advent, the epistle reading shifts from Paul’s letter to the Romans, to the Epistle of James. Paul and James have often been contrasted with each other, particularly in regard to (...)

This three-week series, with readings primarily from the New Testament, serves as a sort of throwback. By “throwback” I mean that creeds are typically the result of a concerted effort to “codify” a kind of (...)

Saul: A Change of Plans Each of Luke’s stories is particular. God is doing a new thing. Yet each story is God yet again making good on God’s promises. This story of Saul’s encounter with (...)

[This is Week 4 of a 6-week preaching series on 2 Corinthians.] Week 4 (June 12, 2016)          Preaching text: 2 Cor 4:16 — 5:10; accompanying text: Mark 8:22-26 Theme: Walk by Faith not Sight As (...)

Why read 2 Corinthians? It is probably one of Paul’s most difficult letters to decipher. For one thing, its tone oscillates widely — from expressing deep love to angry rebuke. For another, it does not (...)

Together, the readings from Acts and 1 Corinthians offer a sense of Paul’s mission through various phases.1 In these readings, we follow Paul from his entry into a town, through his work to establish a (...)

Mark 10:32-52 comprises three interrelated but separable units. All constitute the third revolution of a quadripartite cycle, begun at 8:27-9:1 and repeated in 9:30-37. Location Prediction of the Son of Man’s Destiny Disciples’ Misunderstanding Teaching (...)

As you read this, I’m going to take a wild guess that you’re feeling somewhat stressed and anxious.1 It’s one of the vexing ironies of the Christmas season that the peace it proclaims can be (...)

The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel are a richly woven tapestry of interlacing stories replete with allusions to the Old Testament.  Of the four Gospels, only Luke begins with the story of the birth (...)