Tag: Jesus Christ
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Studying Matthew 1 1-17
We are studying Matthew 1:1-17 for Sunday, December 6. We’re also studying Hebrews 1:1-5, but these two texts are so different, it seemed better to put the notes in separate posts. [A few notes on Hebrews are here.] Some questions on the texts are here. So here are a few notes on Matthew: BACKGROUND AND…
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Studying 1 Corinthians 15 1-8 …
We are studying 1 Corinthians 15 (specifically, verses 1-8, 12-14, 20-23, and 42-45) for Sunday, April 12, Easter! Hallelujah! Despite not being able to assemble physically, we will be assembling spiritually, which may make this week’s text particularly appropriate, since it will ultimately turn our attention to the paradoxical concept of a “spiritual body.” Here…
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Questions for Reflection and Discussion – 2 Corinthians 13 1-11
We are studying 2 Corinthians 13:1-11 for Sunday, November 3 (which is also the kick-off for “Golden Rule 2020,” and is All Saints’ Day, and is time change – “fall back” – Sunday). Our text is Paul’s concluding exhortation to the members of the church in Corinth in the early 50s CE to consider what…
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Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Today in worship we ordained and installed church officers – deacons, and one elder, mostly folks who are filling out unexpired terms for people who have fallen ill or have had to resign their position due to the sudden eruption of family demands. Taking responsibility in any organization is demanding. If the organization is your…
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Questions for Reflection and Discussion – Colossians 2 1-15
We are studying Colossians 2:1-15 for Sunday, June 23. This is a short exhortation to faithfulness to Christ, head of the church and source of the love, life and solidarity of its members. [Study notes on that text are here.] Here are a few questions we might want to think about or discuss in class:…
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Questions for Reflection and Discussion – Hebrews 9 11-22
We are studying Hebrews 9:11-22 for Sunday, June 16. [Study notes on the text are here.] Here are a few questions about the text that we might want to consider before class, or together in class: In vv13-14, the imagery of the “ashes of a heifer” refers to ritual purification of people who have come…
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Study Notes -Hebrews 9 11-22
We are studying Hebrews 9:11-22 (and really, through verse 28) for Sunday, June 16. This is the comparison of Christ’s high priestly function to that of the Levitical priests – to the great advantage of Christ’s. [Questions on the text are here.] Here are my notes on this text: BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT: As noted earlier…
Matters of Interpretation 