Pr. Jon Niketh, preaching

When Amos reports his vision of God judging Israel for its mistreatment of the poor, he becomes a threat to the power of the priests and the king. John the Baptist also speaks truth to power, and Herod has him killed. In Herod’s fear that Jesus is John returned from the dead, we may hear hope for the oppressed: all the prophets killed through the ages are alive in Jesus. We are called to witness to justice in company with them, and to proclaim God’s saving love.

Amos 7:7-15

The sign of the plumb line: God’s judgment on Israel

Psalm 85:8-13

I will listen to what the Lord God is saying. (Ps. 85:8)

Ephesians 1:3-14

Chosen in Christ to live to the praise of God’s glory

Mark 6:14-29

The death of John the Baptist