On Mar 24, 2011 ⋅ No comments
This meditation is based on a passage for March 24, 2011 in the Daily Lectionary Year 1 from the Book of Common Worship for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (1993). Text: Romans 2:12-24 Reflection and Question: Having turned the tables on his Jewish listeners, Paul zeroes in on humbling those who think that they are righteous […]
On Mar 23, 2011 ⋅ No comments
This meditation is based on a passage for March 23, 2011 in the Daily Lectionary Year 1 from the Book of Common Worship for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (1993). Text: Romans 1:17-2:11 Reflection and Question: For Paul, the consequence of worshipping idols rather than worshipping God is to fall into degrading passions and “every kind […]
On Mar 22, 2011 ⋅ No comments
This meditation is based on a passage for March 22, 2011 in the Daily Lectionary Year 1 from the Book of Common Worship for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (1993). Text: Romans 1:16-25 Reflection and Question: The first chapter of Romans is one of those sections of Scripture that I often perceive as being used to […]
On Mar 21, 2011 ⋅ No comments
This meditation is based on a passage for March 21, 2011 in the Daily Lectionary Year 1 from the Book of Common Worship for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (1993). Text: Jeremiah 1:11-19 Reflection and Question: Jeremiah, the skilled preacher, uses concrete images and word play to make his point. Translation in language and time make […]
On Mar 20, 2011 ⋅ No comments
This meditation is based on a passage for March 20, 2011 in the Daily Lectionary Year 1 from the Book of Common Worship for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (1993). Text: Psalm 150 Reflection and Question: Every year, my elementary school had a Thanksgiving program on the half day before the holiday. Each class had the […]
On Mar 19, 2011 ⋅ No comments
This meditation is based on a passage for March 19, 2011 in the Daily Lectionary Year 1 from the Book of Common Worship for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (1993). Text: Deuteronomy 11:18-28 Reflection and Question: Here is God’s promise for a faithful life: blessing when we obey God’s commandments or a curse when we turn […]
On Mar 18, 2011 ⋅ No comments
This meditation is based on a passage for March 18, 2011 in the Daily Lectionary Year 1 from the Book of Common Worship for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (1993). Text: Hebrews 4:11-16 Reflection and Question: Jesus as the great High Priest is a central image for the masterful preacher of the letter to the Hebrews. […]
On Mar 17, 2011 ⋅ No comments
This meditation is based on a passage for March 17, 2011 in the Daily Lectionary Year 1 from the Book of Common Worship for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (1993). Text: John 3:16-21 Reflection and Question: Having pondered yesterday on the first part of Nicodemus and Jesus’ conversation, we complete our look at Jesus’ words in […]
On Mar 16, 2011 ⋅ One comment
This meditation is based on a passage for March 16, 2011 in the Daily Lectionary Year 1 from the Book of Common Worship for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (1993). Text: John 2:23-3:15 Reflection and Question: Nicodemus is an acknowledged leader of the Jews while Jesus is an itinerant preacher. Yet, the powerful man goes to […]
On Mar 15, 2011 ⋅ No comments
This meditation is based on a passage for March 15, 2011 in the Daily Lectionary Year 1 from the Book of Common Worship for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (1993). Text: Hebrews 3:1-11 Reflection and Question: In this passage, the writer of Hebrews contrasts Moses and Jesus in a way that confirms Jesus as God’s Son. […]
