Talented Authority Matthew 25:14-30 Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 28) analysis by Robin Morgan 14[Jesus said] “For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; 15to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16The one …
Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost
OIL OR FOIL? WATCHING FOR THE BRIDEGROOM Matthew 25:1-13 Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 27-Sunday between November 6 and November 12 Inclusive) analysis by Al Jabs 1Jesus said to the disciples, “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. …
Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost & Reformation Day
The New Class Matthew 23:1-12 Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 26-Sunday between October 30 and November 5 Inclusive) analysis by Michael Hoy 1Then Jesus said to the crowds and to the disciples, 2″The scribes and Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; 3therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not …
Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
The Command to Love Matthew 22:34-46 Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 25-Sunday between October 23 and 29 Inclusive) analysis by Michael Hoy 34When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, 35and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. 36″Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” 37He said to …
Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
To Whom Do We Pay Tribute? Matthew 22:15-22 Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 24-Sunday between October 16 and 22 Inclusive) analysis by Michael Hoy 15The Pharisees went and plotted to entrap Jesus in what he said. 16So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of …
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Crossing The Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 23–Sunday between October 9 and 15 Inclusive) analysis by Janet Racen 1Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, 2″The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. 3He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited …
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Bearing Fruit Matthew 21:33-46 Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 22-Sunday between October 2 and 8 Inclusive) analysis by Harry Duffy 33Listen to another parable. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, put a fence around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a watchtower. Then he leased it to tenants and went to another country. 34When the …
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
CROSS PURPOSES IN THE PROMISE Matthew 21:23-32 Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 21–Sunday between September 26 and October 2 Inclusive) analysis by Michael Hoy 23When Jesus entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this …
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
The Blessing of The Usual Daily Wage Matthew 20:1-16 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 20-Sunday between September 18 and 25 Inclusive) analysis by Michael Hoy 1″For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them …
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
UNLIMITED FORGIVENESS Matthew 18:21-35 (Proper 19-Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost) analysis by Cathy Lessmann 21Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” 22Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times. 23For this reason the kingdom of heaven may …