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       Luke 19:28-40 Palm Sunday: A Celebration of Jesus’ Kingship Palm Sunday, or the triumphant entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem marks the beginning of Easter Week, this an event filled with prophetic significance. Jesus enters … Read More

       Today the calendar marks the fifth Sunday of Lent, and the gospel lesson comes from John. In our reading we find that during his staying in Bethany, Jesus was invited to a dinner in … Read More

       The Prodigal Son: A Story of Grace and Celebration Most Christians are familiar with Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son—sometimes referred to as the parable of the lost son. The New International Commentary on … Read More

       Isaiah 55:1-9 – God’s Invitation to Abundant Life The prophets of Israel were remarkable individuals, often delivering messages that challenged and inspired. In today’s passage from Isaiah, the prophet mimics the cries of marketplace … Read More

       Luke 13:31-35 Today marks the Second Sunday of Lent. Just two weeks ago, on Ash Wednesday, we began this journey with Jesus—a journey that leads us to Jerusalem. Jerusalem, the City of God, the … Read More

       Luke 4:1-13. Last Wednesday all the historic churches began the celebration of Lent. These are the last forty days of Jesus’ ministry on earth. Christianity has done this ever since 325. And just as … Read More

       Luke 9:28-36 Today, millions of Christians around the world celebrate Transfiguration Sunday, one of the most significant events in Jesus and his disciples’ life. Let us get in context, Jesus is on his way … Read More

       The reading from Genesis in the lectionary is accompanied by Luke 6:27-38, which I will read: 27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate … Read More

       Chapter 4 of Luke opens with Jesus being led by the Spirit to the wilderness, after 40 days there, he went to Galilee; from Galilee to Nazareth his hometown where Jesus presented his ministry, … Read More