The Episcopal Church in Batesville, Ark.
Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:7-14, Philippians 3:4b-14, Matthew 21:33-46 Our lectionary has had us reading passages from Matthew where Jesus is teaching in Jerusalem. His teaching challenge those in authority and will …
Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32, Psalm 25:1-8, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32 “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” There are lots of reasons people questions the …
Jonah 3:10-4:11, Psalm 145:1-8, Philippians 1:21 – 30, Matthew 20:1-16 I read an article from the Religion News Service this week that said that last Sunday marked six months since the …
Genesis 50:15-21, Psalm 103:8-13, Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35 “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Peter asks Jesus. Jesus …
Ezekiel 33:7-11, Psalm 119:33-40, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 18:15-20 “Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, and I shall keep it to the end,” our psalm for today begins. …
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8, Psalm 67, Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32, Matthew 15:21-28 Each time we read this passage from Matthew I’m struck by the different ways we might interpret it. My wife …
1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 85:8-13. Romans 10:5-15, Matthew 14:22-33 I suspect many people today are wondering, “Where is God,” as this pandemic continues with no end in sight. …
1 Kings 3:5-12, Psalm 119:129-136, Matthew 13:31-33. 44-52 Our reading from 1st Kings today seems particularly fitting for us. The newly crowned king, King Solomon goes to Gideon to make …
Genesis 28:10-19a, Psalm 86:11-17, Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 This is the third Sunday we’ve been able to open our doors and allow people to enter for worship. Yes, we’re taking …
Isaiah 55:10-13, Psalm 65:9-14, Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 In today’s gospel, Jesus does as he often does, he uses a parable which can be heard two ways. After telling the crowd …