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We Are Called Disciples
In Matthew 4, we see how Jesus redefines discipleship in light of power and the greatest threat to all of humanity: the desire for supremacy.
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Between — The Temptation of Jesus
In chapter 4 of Matthew, we get two stories: the temptation of Jesus and the calling of the disciples. We ought to read them together.
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Beyond Baptism
In John 1:29-42, we have an alternative call story–one that opens up the possibility that Jesus came to offer different leadership.
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Between — More from John the Baptist
This lectionary jump could be fruitful if we’re willing to first recognize the jump. And then, take what John has to say seriously.
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A Note About Grievance
There’s something to the way we talk about the tit-for-tat of politics that deeply confuses us. The danger for us is how it narrows our understanding.
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Fungible Politics
Political isn’t a dirty word. It’s a big word. A word many are so very frightened of. But it’s also an important and wild word.
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Between — Back to John the Baptist
All this jumping around in the lectionary is making me dizzy. Now we’re back to John the Baptist. But a question remains unanswered.
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