Tag Archives: Paul

The Season after Pentecost: Proper 17 Year A

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The cost of discipleship Exodus 3:1-15 Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28 After Peter confesses that Jesus is “the Messiah, the Son of the living God” (16:16), Jesus reveals the ultimate purpose of his ministry. These words prove … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost: Proper 10, Year A

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Sow within us, God Genesis 25:19-34 Psalm 119:105-112 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The Third Discourse of Matthew 13 consists of a number of parables on why some hear and accept the Gospel, while others reject it. This was an … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost: Proper 9, Year A

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The relief of following Jesus Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 Psalm 45:11-18 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Romans 7:15-25a Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Today’s Gospel offers familiar words of comfort, as it is said during the Holy Eucharist, Rite I (BCP 332): Come … Continue reading →

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The First Sunday in Lent: Year A

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Renunciation Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 Psalm 32 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11 During Lent in Year A, the readings provide a primer in Christianity as outlined in Paul’s letters to the Romans and Ephesians. These epistle readings pick up the theme from … 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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The Season after Pentecost: Proper 8, Year C

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Altar Call 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Luke 9:51-62 Jesus apostles did not volunteer for the task – they were chosen when he called to them and said, “Follow me.” Elisha was given the task … Continue reading →

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The Season after Pentecost: Proper 7, Year C

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Overcoming Evil 1 Kings 19:1-4, (5-7), 8-15a Psalm 42 and Psalm 43 Galatians 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39 The thread for today’s readings is the difficulty in overcoming evil forces. In the Old Testament lesson, the Prophet Elijah has been threatened with … Continue reading →

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The Third Sunday of Easter: Year C

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Appearances Acts of the Apostles 9:1-6 (7-20) Psalm 30 Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 John continues this week in sharing stories about the resurrection appearances of Jesus. However, if we jump to today’s New Testament reading, we realize that appearances were … Continue reading →

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Pentecost, Year C: Proper 27

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Sharon Ely Pearson

The resurrection of the dead is proclaimed Haggai 1:15b – 2:9 Psalm 145:1-5, 18-22 or Psalm 98 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Luke 20:27-38 We are coming to the concluding weeks of the season of Pentecost. Our next season, Advent, begins … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Beginning with the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10) in Year B, there is an 8-week, semi-continuous reading of Ephesians. If you offer a summer adult bible study, study this book may be of interest each week. The Letter of … Continue reading →

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