Michael Redeker
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Proper 5 • 2 Corinthians 4:13–5:1 • June 7, 2015
By Michael J. Redeker Christians are faced with the realities of this world. We cannot escape this. Along with the joys that come from life, we…
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Easter 6 • Acts 17:16–31 • May 25, 2014
By Michael J. Redeker Ascension Day is fast upon us. In the Gospel reading for today, Jesus assures his disciples that, even though he is leaving…
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Proper 18 • Philemon 1–21 • September 8, 2013
By Michael J. Redeker To be sure, Paul’s letter to Philemon is about reconciliation between two people. However, if that were all that this letter…
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Advent 1 • 1 Thessalonians 3:9–13 • December 2, 2012
By Michael Redeker ‘Tis the season when Christians make preparations to celebrate the birth of the Christ child, and there are only a few weeks…
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Proper 22 • Genesis 2:18–25 • October 7, 2012
By Michael J. Redeker There are many things that are basic in life. The basics are needed for a person to build on. Learning the…
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Proper 15 • Matthew 15:21–28 • August 14, 2011
by Michael J. Redeker Liturgical Context: This week’s readings answer a question, “Do Gentiles have a part in God’s plan of salvation?” For example, Psalm…
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Proper 29 • Malachi 3:13–18 • November 21, 2010
by Michael J. Redeker There is famine, poverty, oppression, and unfaithfulness. People live their lives contrary to God’s Word, and he doesn’t even seem to…