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They Entered the Cloud
Following Jesus can be really hard. But in the Transfiguration, we have a story about following the path, even when it forces us to face our fears. Transfiguration | Luke 9:28-36 Jesus chose three disciples to join him up a mountain, for prayer. It must be an honor to be chosen. How special they must…
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Burying the Dead
Jesus can be a real jerk. Seriously. Major league jerk. Clean-up hitter, empty the bases level jerk. OK. Maybe not a jerk. Maybe it is just that he sounds so snarky that it’s impossible not to be offended. OK. Maybe not snarky. But what else could it be? It isn’t nice! It is something else.…
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Identity Politics
While Jesus tries to help them see what he is up to, they struggle to get past his identity. Even his closest followers are confused by who he is supposed to be. How fighting over the nature of Jesus prevents us from following Him.Proper 8C | Luke 9:51-62 Who is Jesus? Last week, we…
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Looking In the Wrong Direction
I commend to you these three words or ideas to listen for in this summary of our story, for they are at the heart of our Gospel passage for today: identity, participation, greatness. The Transfiguration and revealing the glory of GOD Epiphany LastC | Luke 9:28-36, [37-43a] As he came down from the mountain with…
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Confused by Jesus
a homily for Proper 8C Text: Luke 9:51-62 Confused by Jesus Everybody is confused. James and John are confused. These three seekers are confused. We are definitely confused. We are confused by Jesus. There is no other explanation for our behavior. This part of the gospel we call Luke reveals a moment of true confusion.…
