On the first Sunday in Lent, the Revised Common Lectionary always turns us toward the temptation of Christ. Matthew 4:1-11 (this year, “Year A”) tells the story in detail, as does Luke 4:1-13 (Year C), while Mark 1:9-15 (Year B) mentions it only in passing. Last year I wrote extensively on Luke’s version, and I […]
A Children’s Sermon on Matthew 17:1-9
The Transfiguration is about as mysterious a text as you’ll find in the Gospel. That makes preparing a children’s sermon on Matthew 17:1-19 pretty challenging. How do you help kids find something useful in a story that their parents probably find baffling? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this one. And of course you […]
Monday Meditation: RCL Year A, Transfiguration, Matthew 17:1-9
In the Revised Common Lectionary, on the last Sunday before Lent, the Gospel reading is always the Transfiguration. This year, year “A,” we get Matthew’s version. There are small differences between the accounts. In Mark and Luke, when Peter suggests building homes for these three distinguished persons, we get the snide comment that Peter did […]
A Children’s Sermon on Matthew 5:21-37
Developing a children’s sermon on Matthew 5:21-37 is challenging on two fronts. First, this passage is not a story. Second, it contains several distinct and difficult teachings. Here he talks about four separate kinds of law. I think it is wise to take just one topic for a children’s sermon. That leaves the question of […]
Monday Meditation: RCL Year A, Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, Matthew 5:21-37
Last week’s lectionary Gospel ended with a few verses that, in context, are actually an introduction to this week’s reading. In Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus spoke about the law of Moses. He didn’t come to abolish it but rather came to fulfill it – presumably as part of his reconciling work, since we broken sinful […]
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