between – Drew Downs

Between Proper 18 + 19 (Year A)

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4 min read

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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7 min read

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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4 min read

Between the Canaanite woman and the messianic proclamation is more healing, confrontation, and the heart of the matter.

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7 min read

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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5 min read

In the gap in the lectionary, we skip over two essential stories which set up how we understand power moving forward.

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2 min read

The gap in the lectionary this week tells of the telling of parables. Is it valuable to the reader? Well, probably not.