Sunday Scripture Podcast

In the final reading of the Christian year, the people of Jerusalem question and debate who is the true king and what that king can do. 

In the final reading of the Christian year, the people of Jerusalem question and debate who is the true king and what that king can do. 

As the disciples are admiring the Temple, Jesus shifts the focus to an offering made by a widow. 

Jesus compares and contrasts a widow giving a tiny amount to the massive 2nd Temple structure. 

Prayer of Examination

God of Love...

 …did I see myself and others through the eyes of Christ’s love this week?

God of Peace…

…did I bring my anxious thoughts before You in prayer?

God of Wisdom…

…did I create silence to hear and understand Your intended outcome?

God of Justice

…did I shed light on the sins for which I must seek forgiveness?

God of Mercy

…help me know your unending pursuit and love, so that I may share it with others.

Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a message about sheep in wolves clothing and trees that produce bad fruit. Both were warning signs of false prophets that do not know or practice the true intentions of God. 

Jesus asks his followers to consider their flaws before pointing out others. Once considered they are encouraged to pray boldly for help with those flaws. 

Jesus addresses the our tendency to judge each other rather reflect on on our actions and words. 

In our second to last week of reading the entire Sermon on the Mount, we discuss vision, being judgy, and boldly calling upon God to help us with our frailties. 

Sermon Series - Sermon on the Mount and the book The Narrow Path. Jesus his followers reducing our desire for valuables and increasing the value of other human beings.