John the Baptist
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Matthew 11:12-19
Matthew 11:12-19 is appointed for Reformation Day. God’s salvation often does not meet our expectations, but it is effective nonetheless. John 8:31-36, the other appointed…
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Matthew 11:2-15
Matthew 11:2-15 is appointed for Advent 3, Series A. The Kingdom comes as a proclamation. John announces it. Jesus inaugurates it. The hostile forces oppose…
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Matthew 11:12-19
Matthew 11:12-19 is appointed for Reformation Day. God’s salvation often does not meet our expectations, but it is effective nonetheless. John 8:31-36, the other appointed…
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Luke 2:(1-14) 15-20_1
Luke 2:1-20 is appointed for Christmas Midnight and Christmas Dawn. The sign is a baby. We get what God gives. It is enough. Because of…
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Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)_1b
Luke 2:1-20 is appointed for Christmas Midnight and Christmas Dawn. Jesus comes to Israel first, but then for the benefit of all people. The coming…
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John 1:29-42a_1
John 1:29-42a is appointed for Epiphany 2, Series A. Jesus is revealed by many titles, which are not often actually understood. Jesus’ words, “Come and…
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John 1:6-8, 19-28
John 1:6-8, 19-28 is appointed for Advent 3, Series B. The Advent theme for the Baptism of Jesus is that John is the herald of…
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Mark 1:14-20_1a
Mark 1:14-20 is appointed for Epiphany 3, Series B. Hearing leads to following. Having been called to repentance and faith, we now proclaim the Kingdom…
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John 1:6-8, 19-28
John 1:6-8, 19-28 is appointed for Advent 3, Series B. John was not the Light, the Christ. Neither was he Elijah or the Prophet who…