Tag Archives: Gospel of Luke

Advent 4, Year B

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

A mystery is revealed. 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38 Today’s readings invite us to respond to the wonder and mystery of God with a clear and joyful “yes.” In 2 Samuel, God surprises David … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost, Year C: Proper 26

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

God’s covenant demands justice Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 Psalm 119:137-144 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 Luke 19:1-10 God’s covenant in both the Hebrew scriptures and Christian testament demands justice. Without justice, praise and sacrifice are empty acts that do not make God’s … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost: Year C, Proper 21

Posted on September 17, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

God judges those who neglect the poor and suffering Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31 The parables of Jesus help us to see things more clearly, with the “eyes of faith.” Jesus wants us to … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost: Year C, Proper 19

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Jesus seeks out the lost and rejoices at finding them Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Psalm 14 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 In this week’s Gospel, Jesus is challenged for welcoming and eating with sinners. The setting helps us to understand that … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost: Proper 13, Year C

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Richness of God Hosea 11:1-11 Psalm 107:1-9, 43 Colossians 3:1-11 Luke 12:12-21 God satisfies our hunger and thirst for all good things. Using the imagery of a parent caring for a child, Hosea describes God’s love for Israel. God taught … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost: Proper 9, Year C

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Two by Two 2 Kings 5:1-14 Psalm 30 Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 In scripture the number seven or its multiples stands for completeness, totality, fulfillment. We see this in Genesis 10 (the seventy nations of the world) and … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost: Proper 5, Year C

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Life Out of Death 1 Kings 17:8-16, (17-24) Psalm 146 Galatians 1:11-24 Luke 7:11-17 Today’s readings from the Hebrew Scriptures and the Gospel are well paired with one another. Elijah is shown as a miracle-working man of God. Following his … Continue reading →

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Easter Day – Year C

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Three Women Isaiah 65:17-25 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 Luke 24:1-10 Once again the loyal Galilean women are on the scene, as they have been throughout the past few days of Jesus’ passion. Their faithful compliance with the law … Continue reading →

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The Third Sunday after the Epiphany: Year C

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The Power of Scripture Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21 The Old Testament and Gospel readings for today both illustrate the power of God’s Word in Scripture. Nehemiah, Ezra, and  the Levites assembled the people … Continue reading →

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Advent 1: Year C

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Behold the signs Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25:1-9 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 As we begin a new Church Year, preparations to celebrate the first Advent of Christ in history are balanced with anticipation of his second Advent in the unknown future. In Year C, … Continue reading →

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