Bible Text: 2 Corinthians 5:13-21 | Preacher: Paul Kucera | For quite some time, Christians didn’t need to think very much about their faith and beliefs. Yes, sure, society and…
Bible Text: Luke 4:22-30 | Preacher: Paul Kucera | Those listening to Jesus “were all well impressed with him and marveled at the eloquent words that he spoke” (4:22). So…
Bible Text: Luke 4:14-21 | Preacher: Paul Kucera | The section headings that the translators gave these parts of Luke’s account are telling: “Jesus Begins His Work,” and “Jesus is…
Bible Text: Matthew 2:1-12 | Preacher: Paul Kucera | Wise men. Scripture tells us they are (2:1, NRSV, ESV, RSV). What made them wise? What do we know about them? …
Bible Text: Micah 5:2-5a | Preacher: Paul Kucera | Though you are small, I will bring forth great things from you (5:2). This is what God is saying. Encouragement for…
Bible Text: Luke 3:1-6 | Preacher: Paul Kucera | We hear this list of names at the beginning of this third chapter of Luke’s account, and we probably don’t think…
Bible Text: Mark 8:27-38 | Preacher: Paul Kucera John the Baptist, or Elijah, or one of the prophets—that’s pretty good company. Have you ever asked someone who he or she…
Bible Text: John 6:56-69 | Preacher: Paul Kucera There are places in the Bible where I read and say, “no, no, that’s too much!” Too hard. I feel like closing…