Lectionary Notes: Mar 22, 2026
This week's readings gives me an excuse to talk about one of the most fascinating current theories in biblical scholarship around Mary The Tower.
Tagged "Bible"
These posts include some Bible study, sometimes more academic and sometimes more devotional.
Lectionary Notes: Mar 15, 2026
This week's readings dive into the imagery of light and truly seeing God in the world.
Lectionary Notes: Mar 8, 2026
Water is important and God loves everyone, even when we think they're enemies of God.
Lectionary Notes: Mar 1, 2026
This week includes some big texts and themes about the relationship between Judaism and Christianity, law, righteousness, and faith.
Adult Ed - Luke Birth Narratives
From an Adult Education hour, some notes on the kingship language of the Luke birth narratives.
Whose Armour?
A sermon about hope for the fight based on the God's Armour passage of Ephesians.
Shiphrah, Puah, and Moses
There's an interesting contrast in the stories of Exodus 1 and Exodus 2 and how different characters respond to injustice.
A Beautiful Useful Mess (Scripture)
A sermon about a Mennonite approach to Scripture.
Bringing Balance to the Force
The Jedi foolishly assumed a prophecy was all good news for them. We also mistakenly assume things are always about us.
Review: Christian Hope Through Fulfilled Prophecy
I liked some things about this preterist reading of prophecy, but also had some disagreements.