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For two straight weeks, Jesus throws out parables that challenge the Temple leaders by questioning what they value and why.
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While this week’s gospel may feel straightforward, how we get to it is essential. And like Peter, we may stumble into the right answer.
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Before we deal with sin in our community, we need to hear what Jesus says about who we God puts first in heaven.
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Between the Canaanite woman and the messianic proclamation is more healing, confrontation, and the heart of the matter.
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Before Jesus talks about what goes in is not what defiles, he is confronted about his disciples not bothering to wash their hands.
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In the gap in the lectionary, we skip over two essential stories which set up how we understand power moving forward.