Read Matthew 22:15-22 The Pharisees’ question to Jesus was entirely malicious. In their minds, there were only two possible answers: he would either have to condone supporting a corrupt, defiled...
Read 1 John 4: 7-21 I assume good intentions & sometimes get burned But it’s better to try than To spend a life assuming The worst & not believing In...
Read Matthew 22:34-40 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” (Matthew 22:26) Like many parents, I can remember days when my young children would ask unending questions about...
Use this page either by yourself, with one or two other people or with your small group to reflect on how this week’s readings have impacted you. Reflect on...
Read Matthew 21:42-46 Today’s passage is quite an unsettling one. In fact, this whole chapter is on the violent side, a scathing rebuke of the Pharisees. The Pharisees knew the...
Read Luke 14:6-14 What is the greatest invitation you have ever received? Maybe as a kid you received a spectacular invite in the mail to your best friend’s birthday party,...
Read Matthew 22:1-14 So much is packed into these chapters about the crucifixion of Jesus. When I read it, I get overwhelmed and want to just skip past Thursday, Friday,...
Read John 5:31-47 It seems every generation has its defining moments, events of historical significance that evoke the phrase, “I remember where I was when…” Everyone can recall precisely what...
Read Matthew 21:33-41 This parable has always puzzled me and to be honest, it makes me agitated. Why does the landowner send his son? Surely, he knows it won’t end...
Read Matthew 21:28-22:14 “Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to people who will produce its fruit.’” (Matthew 21:43) We...