Most Bible translations soften what Paul says in the opening line of Romans: “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus” (1:1). That sounds okay. Jesus came to serve, and we like…
Here it is, two weeks later, and we’re still talking about Easter, bright with joy. Christ is alive! The tomb stands empty to the sky. It’s good to talk about…
The lectionary that several denominations use—the order of Scripture readings for the year—is organized in such a way that, around this time of year each year, we hear Jesus speaking…
“They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach” (1:21). From the shores of Galilee, Jesus and his four new disciples…
I suppose we each have a picture of how the church ought to be, including this little congregation of it. No one’s picture looks just like the church as it…
In Matthew’s account, Jesus tells John the Baptist that it’s good for John to baptize Jesus, in order to “fulfill all righteousness.” Jesus, who had no sin and did no…
Bible Text: Acts 9:36-43 | Preacher: Paul Kucera | There are many place names in the Bible. If we had been born and raised in that part of the world,…