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Matthew 21:23-32

“What Is The Challenge?”

What does it mean to claim God? Who does God’s will, the one who professes properly or the one who actually does the tasks?

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Matthew 20:1-16

“How Are We Sustained?”

What is the reward of faithfulness? In today’s parable of the landowner paying all the workers the same wage regardless of effort angers the ones who done the most?

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Matthew 18:23-35

“As You Were Forgiven”

How is debt a prison for both the one who lends and the one who owes? How does mercy clear us from this bind?

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Matthew 18:15-22

“Forgive and Forgive Again”

Why does Jesus call us to forgive and forgive again after giving instructions for dealing with those in the church who will not admit wrongdoing in Matthew?

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Matthew 16:21-28

“Peter the Stumbling Block”

Peter tries to convince Jesus that he cannot be serious about the trials ahead. Jesus retorts, “Get behind me, Satan!” Watch as Peter moves from “the rock” of Matt 16:18 to the “stumbling block” of Matt 16:23. This is the last of several weeks spent considering stories about and with Simon Peter.

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Matthew 16:13-20

“Peter the Rock”

Peter declares Jesus to be the Messiah. Jesus declares, “on this rock I will build my church.” Join us for the second of three weeks with Simon Peter.

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Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

“Abundance”

The Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed, yeast, treasure hidden in a field, a pearl of great value, a net that was thrown into the sea and full of fish of every kind. The Kingdom of Heaven is what is new and what is old. It is all things before, after, and becoming. God will sort it all to collect what is vital. Join us on Sunday!


Artwork: Vincent Van Gogh

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Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

“Causes”

Jesus shares the parable of weeds planted along with the good wheat. He tells his followers that when goodness and malice are sufficiently mixed up together, all should be allowed to grow until harvest. Sometimes, our attempts to root out embedded evil may do great harm to the good. Sorting will come soon enough. Not only will the weeds be burned off, but God will also take care to burn off the causes of mendacity as well.

 
Artwork: Vincent Van Gogh

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Matthew 13:1-9,18-23

“Rootedness”

What if our becoming who we hope to be in Christ changes us almost beyond recognition? Jesus reminds us that the good word roots where it can get a purchase. Seeds that fall into the richness of a good heart are utterly transformed. Hear the word and grow. 

Artwork: Vincent Van Gogh

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 Matthew 11:16-19, Matthew 11:25-30

“Slow Transformation”

For all the ways being a student of Jesus will stretch us, the burdens remain far lighter than the burdens of the world. If we must be yoked to something, let us submit to the gentle compassion of Christ.

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