Homiletic use

  • Mark 1:40-45

    Mark 1:40-45 is appointed Epiphany 6, Series B. Sometimes Jesus seems odd and unpredictable to us. Jesus wants to be known through His death and…

  • Mark 1:21-28

    Mark 1:21-28 is appointed for Epiphany 4, Series B. God’s word is powerful and has authority, even to heal and to cast out demons. Jesus’…

  • Jonah 3:1-5, 10

    Jonah 3:1-5, 10 is about the repentance of Nineveh and God showing mercy and not destroying the city.

  • 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20)

    1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) 2nd Sunday after Epiphany, the account of the Call of Samuel to be a prophet of God.

  • John 1:43-51_1a

    John 1:43-51 is appointed for Epiphany 2, Series B. John’s Gospel begins and ends with the confessions of Nathanael and Thomas, respectively. Yet Jesus suggests…

  • 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16

    2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 David plans to build the Temple but God says no but God promises that the salvation of Israel will come from…

  • Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11

    Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Advent 3, Series B, and God will take care of his people and rebuild the ruined cities and they shall turn from…

  • Jeremiah 28:5-9

    Jeremiah 28:5-9 Hananiah prophesies that the people will be returned from captivity soon. Jeremiah disagrees with him and points out he is a false prophet.

  • 1 Kings 19:9b-21

    1 Kings 19:9b-21 6th Sunday after Pentecost, Series C. God responds to Elijah and anoints Elisha to be prophet after Elijah.