Tag Archives: John the Baptist

The Season after Pentecost: Proper 10, Year B

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Death of a Prophet 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Psalm 24 Ephesians 1:3-14 Mark 6:14-29 When the disciples began to spread the word of Jesus, the authorities took notice. Herod, terrorized by his guilty conscience, believed that Jesus was John the … Continue reading →

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Advent 3: Year B

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Prepare the Way Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28 John the Baptist’s ministry was vital for developing the climax of God’s revelation. The thread of Hebrew religious history had to be brought together to prepare … Continue reading →

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Advent 2: Year B

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Repent Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Peter 3:8-15a, 18 Mark 1:1-8 John’s ministry is one of preparation, calling people to repentance, baptism, confession and forgiveness – the elements of our own preparation for encountering the living God. There is … Continue reading →

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The Second Sunday after the Epiphany: Year A

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Responding to God’s call to be a “light to the nations” Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-12 I Corinthians 1:1-9 John 1:29-42 Christians see their baptism as a calling into discipleship. Christ calls people into servanthood today as the first disciples were … Continue reading →

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The First Sunday after the Epiphany: Year A

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The Baptism of Our Lord Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 29 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17 Following the genealogy and birth narrative in Matthew’s Gospel, John the Baptist appears, proclaiming a message of repentance. Now “Jesus came from Galilee to John at the … Continue reading →

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Advent 2: Year A

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

A voice in the wilderness crying Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12 During Advent we are called to prepare the way of the Lord. Through repentance we are able to prepare our hearts to accept the gift … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost: Year C, Proper 15

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Fire & Clouds  Isaiah 5:1-17 Psalm 80:1-2, 8-18 Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Luke 12:49-56 Today’s readings focus on fire and judgment. While the passage last Sunday from Luke spoke of being ready for God’s Kingdom that will come when we least expect … Continue reading →

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