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Luke 18:9-14

The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector feels like an absurd joke. “A Pharisee and a Tax Collector walk into the Temple…” But I’m afraid our ears don’t quite hear it that way. Centuries of anti-Jewish exegesis taints our ability to hear the words of Jesus. The challenge is that many in our congregations think they know who the Pharisees are. They’re the hypocrites, we say. They’re the arrogant self-righteous Jews, we imagine. For those of us who grew up in the churc

Eric Paul

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Joel 2:23-32

This weeks Old Testament lection appears at the end of an extended series from the book of Jeremiah. Congregants may find the words of this week’s reading familiar, even if they have not opened this mere three chapter minor prophet previously. Peter quotes this portion of Joel (2:28b-32a) at Pentecost (Acts 2), as he interprets the pouring out of the Spirit and the events of that day in light of this prophecy. The preacher who prioritizes the teaching aspect of a sermon ma

Megan M. Pardue

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2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

PREACH THE WORD From the time that our girls were very small with their too-big backpacks and their lunch bags dangling from small fists, we have reminded them as they walked out of our door, ‘Remember who you are, whose you are, and what you stand for.’ And then, as a follow-up, I would call, “And if you are confused about any of the answers, we will talk about it when you get home.” As parents, there is always this core desire to make sure our children are well-grounded. We

Michael Jackson

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Psalm 65

Criticism or Gratitude? Why is it easier to express words of criticism compared to expressing thanks and gratitude? Maybe it is part of being human. Maybe it is because we are too focused on ourselves? I am not sure, but I know that I need to practice gratitude more frequently. I need to take time to express works of thanks and gratitude to others. When I do express thanks and gratitude it makes others feel appreciated and valued and it helps me. The lack of thanksgiving and

Mark Maddix

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Luke 18:9-14

Catching up on the Story As we said last week, this parable belongs with the Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge, as well as the discussion of the end times at the end of chapter 17. Last week’s parable was set in a court of law. The widow had suffered at the hands of someone and needed justice from the only person who could give it to her. That person was the judge. The widow was persistent in her petition and was granted justice because of it. God, who is so much bet

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Call to Worship: Based on Psalm 119:97-104 One: Blessed be God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ☩ Many: And blessed be God's Kingdom now and forever. One: We have gathered in God's holy presence, the One who etches grace on our hearts. Many: This is the place where God will transform us into disciples. One: We glorify our God, who yearns for justice, not just for a favored few, but for the least of our world. Many: This is the place where God will write compassion on our so

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Luke 18:9-14

Joel 2:23-32

2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

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The Fourth Week of October

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Luke 18:9-14

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