Sermon Reflections for: Acts 2: 1-4 and Galatians 4: 1-7 Pentecost is always one of my favorite Sundays, and this year’s NL is rich in fodder for good sermon writing. There are lots of directions to go with these dense texts. Here are just a few options: Option 1: In context of “the Law” To… Read More
Narrative Lectionary: The Gifts of Pentecost
Acts 2:1-4 and 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 Our Narrative Lectionary Year ends this week with Pentecost. There are suggested sermon series through the summer, if you’re interested, at Working Preacher. Today’s WP commentary is here. Bible Worm Podcast is here. Bible Worm also suggests a summer preaching series at their site. But before summer preaching decisions,… Read More
Revised Common Lectionary: Holy Translator
The Holy Spirit is an amorphous being. One who is compared to wind and fire. The one who comes down with the waters of baptism onto us, earthly, dirt-made humans. Through the Holy Spirit we have furthered our understanding of who God is to us. The Holy Spirit is an “advocate” the “Spirit of Truth”… Read More
