Proper 5 • Luke 7:11–17 • June 5, 2016


Proper 5 • Luke 7:11–17 • June 5, 2016

By James Voelz Introduction and Overview This well-known pericope is “typical” of Luke’s Gospel in several important ways. Chief is the portrayal of Jesus as a prophetic figure (in something of a contrast to Matthew, where he is more obviously a Yahweh and Moses figure). This theme is initiated and made programmatic for the third Gospel ..


Proper 11 · Mark 6:30-44 · July 19, 2009


Proper 11 · Mark 6:30-44 · July 19, 2009

By James Voelz The Feeding of the 5000 I. Introduction: This pericope occurs within the critical events of chapter 6 of Mark. The chapter begins with Jesus’ rejection in his hometown (vv. 1ff) and continues with the twelve being sent out as “apostles” to carry forth his mission of preaching and healing (vv. 7ff). This is ..