Tag Archives: Walter Brueggemann

The Season after Pentecost: Proper 9, Year B

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Sent Out For God 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 Psalm 48 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Mark 6:1-13 Beginning in Chapter 6, Mark’s story of Jesus moves out beyond the familiar territory near the Sea of Galilee. Skepticism abounds in Jesus’ hometown. Why? … 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 Holy Innocents – December 28th

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Sharon Ely Pearson

Weeping for our Children Isaiah 63:7–9 Psalm 148 Hebrews 2:10–18 Matthew 2:13–23 The birth of Jesus according to the Gospel of St. Matthew is fraught with peril, flight, exile, and murder.  Most of us never hear of this drama since … Continue reading →

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