Genesis 12:1-4a The call of AbramJohn 3:1-17 Nicodemus visits Jesus Jesus’ words to Nicodemus about being born again, like God’s call to Abram, represent the offer of a beginning. It is not the beginning that is long past, nor is it starting over again; but a perception of life that
Continue readingGenesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7 First sin and punishmentMatthew 4:1-11 Temptation of Jesus Theologians have called it “Original Sin”, this feeling of curse or “bad karma” that seems inevitable in human nature. Matthew Fox says that before original sin came original blessing. These thoughts are the background against which to understand Jesus’
Continue readingExodus 24:12-18 God calls Moses up the mountainMatthew 17: 1-9 Jesus transfigured on the mountain Both Moses and Jesus are transformed, transfigured and changed by the presence of God. The events are spectacular, illuminating, dazzling and awe inspiring. So what do we do with this? Has your heart been set
Continue readingIsaiah 49:8-16 Yet I will not forget youMatthew 6:24-34 Do not worry about your life Envision your name inscribed on the hand of God. Envision God holding you so dearly that it would never be possible to forget you. Here is a truly relational view of the Sacred. What is
Continue readingLeviticus 19:1-2, 9-18. Living the holy life1 Corinthians 3:10-23. You are God’s templeMatthew 5:38-48. Turn the other cheek; give your cloak Our foundation is solid, our foundation is Jesus Christ. We are the builders called to build upon this foundation that God has given us. I believe we need to
Continue readingMatthew 5:21-37 Anger, Adultery, Divorce and OathsDeuteronomy 30:15-20 The great choiceSirach 15:15-20 Wisdom of the Lord Why is the Old Testament important to us? Because it was Jesus’ Bible: the background code against which his life and teachings are understood. He refers to the tenets of the Hebrew scriptures in
Continue readingIsaiah 58:1-12 The fast that Yahweh choosesPsalm 112 Bessings of the righteousMatthew 5:13-20 Let your light shine In Isaiah’s words, the prophetic demand for justice, for the end of oppression, is direct and unequivocal. And the consequence is just as clear: a good life, blessed and shining as a light
Continue readingMicah 6:1–8 Matthew 5:1–12 Message presented by the Rev. Steven Johann, of Knox-Metropolitan United Church. listen view .
Continue readingIsaiah 9:1-4 The people who walked in darknessPsalm 27 God is my light and my salvationMatthew 4:12-23 Jesus begins his ministry in Galilee Jesus ministry begins with a declaration of the fulfillment of the ancient promise. This is the fundamental story that shapes our perception and experience of life in
Continue readingPsalm 40:1-11 I waited patiently for God.1 Corinthians 1:1-9 I thank God for you.John 1:29-42 Simon and Andrew become disciples In the gospel according to John, Jesus asked two of the disciples the following question: “What are you looking for?” There are times in our life when we are waiting
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