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Mark 6:1-13 Sermon Commentary

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This lection from Mark 6 provides a curious set of contrasts as well as a wonderful irony. First, we twice read the word “amazed” here: first in verse 2 and then again in verse 6. Jesus here is doing what he’s been doing ever since Mark 1 and 2 when he began his public ministry…

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Psalm 123 Sermon Commentary

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Psalm 123 is a poignant plea for God to show the poet mercy.  However, this is also a prayer that he offers on behalf of the entire embattled worshiping community.  It’s a good reminder that even those who find themselves under duress should never forget to pray on behalf of others who are also experiencing…

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2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Sermon Commentary

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Professional football players are the best at it, I think.  Picture the chest thumping after a quarterback sack, or the trash talking after a safety intercepts a pass right in front of the league’s top receiver, or the end zone dance of a running back after a touchdown.  Can you see Seattle Seahawks’ cornerback, Richard…

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2 Samuel 5:1-10 Sermon Commentary

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Some years ago the Pennyroyal Caxton Bible was published, illustrated by the well-known artist, Barry Moser.  I had the privilege of hearing Moser talk about his work some while back and since I am not the most astute observer of art, listening to the artist describe what he did in his various black-and-white drawings opened…

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