Luke 1:39-55
22 December 2024
Exploring the Scripture After the angel Gabriel tells Mary she has been selected by God to be the mother of Jesus, Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth. This...
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Philippians 4:4–7
15 December 2024
Exploring the Scripture On the third Sunday of Advent, we sing upbeat hymns with images of the coming triumph in the incarnation of God’s love among...
Philippians 1:3–11
8 December 2024
Exploring the Scripture The warmth of friendship in sacred community is obvious throughout Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi. The verses in this...
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13
1 December 2024
Exploring the Scripture A central message in Paul’s letter to the new church community in Thessalonica is to encourage people. He counsels them to...
Revelation 1:4b–8
24 November 2024
Exploring the Scripture The Christian calendar is ending. Next week a new Christian year begins with the Advent Season, directing our attention once again...
Hebrews 10:11–25
17 November 2024
Exploring the Scripture Today ends the examination of Christ as the Eternal High Priest. We have come to understand he gave his life once and for all time...
Mark 12:38–44
10 November 2024
Exploring the Scripture Jesus had entered the temple for the first time after his triumphant entry into Jerusalem the day before. Until this time, he had...
Mark 12:28-34
3 November 2024
Exploring the Scripture The Gospel writer of Mark shared the good news of God’s coming reign through story: a fast-paced account of Jesus’ life...
Revelation 21:1–6a
1 November 2024
Exploring the Scripture The day following All Hallows Eve (Halloween) is All Saints’ Day, a celebration of all the saints, martyrs, and spiritual...
