Peter knew walking on the water as he was seeing Jesus do, was a task beyond his ability. But he still tried. Joseph knew he was destined for great things,…
Jacob had felt called to return to his father’s homeland. But as he neared the area, he was overcome with doubts and fears about confronting his brother from whom he…
In the parables in today’s Gospel Lesson, Jesus speaks of the slow and invisible growth of the Kingdom of God, and of the commitment God is asking of us. The…
Jesus speaks of wheat and tares. The specific type of weed he refers to is a plant that when young looks very like wheat, but does not produce wholesome grains. …
Jesus parable talks of the word of God being offered to all, but accepted by only some. He talks of God’s word choked out by the concerns of the world,…
Jesus calls people to repentance but also offers abundant life. In the gospel lesson, Jesus compares Himself to John the Baptist and notes that people rejected both the asceticism of…
Jesus told his disciples that despite the warnings he had given about difficulties, as they took His words into the world, they would find people who would welcome and support…
Jesus warns his followers, that they are taking a risk by following Him. They may lose their reputation. After all the authorities accused Jesus of being in league with the…
We are reconciled to God through the work of Christ on the cross. But even though we are not perfect, Christ sends us into the world as His representatives. As…
The word Trinity is not mentioned in the bible, but the concept that God the creator, Jesus The Christ and the Holy Spirit share an identity is found throughout the…