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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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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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The Deep Water
Jesus calls these specific people. He doesn’t pick the most talented budding theologians. He picks the people who could scale the actual work.
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Nobodies
In calling his first disciples to fish for people, Jesus knows they can’t do that from where they are. But he has already chosen them for who they are. Jesus calls these particular nobodies to give up everythingEpiphany 3B | Mark 1:14-20 Most stories have great opening lines. “If you are interested in stories with…
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What Do We See?
Seeing is not just Believing, Seeing is Really Seeing Epiphany 2B | John 1:43-51 Come and See Andrew is a follower of John the Baptist. He’s the one involved. He’s the worker. The devoted one. After John baptizes Jesus, he tells Andrew about it, about him. Who Jesus really is. Andrew gets his…