Tag: Matthew 11:2-11

  • On Second-Guessing the Way—for Advent 3A

    On Second-Guessing the Way—for Advent 3A

    The encounter between John the Baptist’s followers and Jesus is instructive for us, helping relieve our own insecurities about faith.

  • Soft — and the Comfort of the System

    Soft — and the Comfort of the System

    Jesus challenges the people’s expectations of power and our ways of confronting it. That our expectations don’t match our reality.

  • Beloved

    Beloved

    John the Baptist isn’t the Messiah. He’s the prophet preparing the way. But we can see what Jesus is doing.

  • John’s not so sure about Jesus (Advent 3A)

    John’s not so sure about Jesus (Advent 3A)

    The gospel for the third week of Advent (year A) is messy, because we may not be sure what Jesus is trying to say.

  • What do you seek?

    What do you seek?

    After being confronted by followers of John the Baptist, Jesus reminds them this whole project is way bigger than that.

  • Seeing & Believing

    Seeing & Believing

    When we find John the Baptist imprisoned, we may be tempted to settle on his doubt. But doubt isn’t his problem. He’s already convinced.