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676. Shaped by the Future

Matthew 24:36-51

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Joe Pennel

... . And, that is the good news. While going about our tasks, we do not have to do anything spectacular. We should simply live today expecting the end to be just around the corner. If we believe that God's tomorrow will be the end of war, of racial distinctions, of hunger, of hate, of greed, and of barriers - all of which keep God's children from being equal - then we, as followers of Christ, will live in light of that tomorrow. The future will shape us.

677. When God's Mind is Spoken

Judges 1:1-36

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... the Word made flesh depends upon a pull more than a push. We cannot be pushed into hearing the word that God has spoken in Christ. Cheap scolding will not cause others to listen. Nor will cheap scolding cause us to listen. If we listen, it will be because we hunger to hear what God said when God spoke in Jesus Christ. Said John, "No one has ever seen God. The Word made flesh has made him known." I say to you and to myself - Listen. Listen. Listen. A church that fails to listen to the Word made flesh becomes ...

678. The Doubting Sum

Matthew 28:16-20

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... to more than a teaspoon every hour, day and night. Dr. Rudolph Ballentine in his book Diet and Nutrition: A Holistic Approach says: When sugar is taken into the body, one’s need for carbohydrate is satisfied. At the same time his hunger is eliminated. The very real need for other nutrients, however, goes unmet as sugar provides no protein, no vitamins, no minerals and no fat or fiber. It is a stripped carbohydrate and consists essentially of ‘empty’ calories. We might say that, nutritionally speaking ...

679. Epiphany 7

Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 5:38-42, 1 Corinthians 3:1-23, Leviticus 19:1-37

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... occasion. The first section of the psalm enumerates the blessings of God that the psalmist has personally experienced as gifts from the Lord - forgiveness, healing, deliverance from destruction, steadfast love, and mercy, and the good things that satisfy people's hunger. In the second part of the psalm he reminds Israel of God's blessings to the nation and to his people - justice for the oppressed, self-revelation, mercy, and grace, patience with perverse people, withholding his anger, compassionate toward ...

680. Pentecost 4

Psalm 100:1-5, Genesis 25:19-34, Exodus 19:1-25, Romans 5:1-11, Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-42

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... ." 1. The backward twins. Jacob and Esau were born in the wrong order; Jacob should have been born first, because he appreciated Esau's birthright more than did Esau. 2. A birthright for a full belly. Esau was easy to deceive because he thought more of his stomach, his hunger, than he did of his birthright, so he sold it to Jacob for a bowl of lentil soup. 3. A buy-out by the world. The "Life is just a bowl of cherries" attitude that many of us pursue results in the danger of a complete sell-out of ...

681. Proper 10 & Pentecost 8

Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 65:1-13, Romans 8:1-17, Romans 8:18-27, Exodus 2:11-25, Matthew 13:1-23

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... . Second, there is a kind of postlude provided in verses 12 and 13 for those who have accepted the invitation and have received the Word: "Yes, you will leave with joy and be lead away in safety...." Indeed, the Word of the Lord will bear fruit and feed the hunger and thirst of people who will receive God's gracious invitation to them. Verses 10 and 11 remain as the heart of the first reading for this day. Romans 8:18-23 (R); 8:18-25 (L) Here is a powerful reminder that God created the entire world and ...

682. Proper 15 & Pentecost 13

Isaiah 56:1-8, Psalm 67:1-7, Psalm 78:1-72, Exodus 16:1-36, Romans 11:11-24, Romans 11:25-32, Matthew 15:21-28

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... . The quail they recognized and gathered for their dinner, but when they saw the manna on the ground, they asked, "What is that?" Moses replied, "That is the bread Yahweh gives you to eat." God answered their question through his servant, Moses, in a way that satisfied their hunger and their doubts. Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 (R, E, L); 11:13-16, 29-32 (C) Paul seems to have given up on the mission to convert the Jews to Christ, and he is convinced that the primary thrust of his ministry is with the Gentiles ...

683. Proper 24 & Pentecost 22

Matthew 22:15-22, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Ruth 1:1-22, Psalm 96:1-13, Isaiah 44:24--45:25

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... than a decade of residence in Moab. Though her plight might have led her to feel sorry for herself, her trust in her God might have led her to thoughts such as these. Verse 6b speaks of God's blessing to the Israelites, because he gave "food to those who hunger." And, later, verse 8b adds, "he sustains the orphan and widow," which speaks to the situation of Naomi and her two Moabite daughters-in-law. THE READINGS Isaiah 45:1, 4-6 (R); 45:1-7 (E, L) That God moves in mysterious ways to accomplish his will is ...

684. Pentecost 23

Exodus 22:16-31, Leviticus 19:1-37, Ruth 2:1-23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16, Matthew 22:34-40, Matthew 22:41-46, Psalm 1:1-6

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... of that; ten men were chosen by the officer in charge and doomed to die for the escape of one man. When one of the ten cried out, "I have a wife and children," Father Kolbe immediately stepped forward and asked to take the man's place in the infamous "Hunger Bunker" of Auschwitz; he offered himself as one who was willing to die a martyr's death for another human being. He loved his neighbor more than he loved his own life, because he loved the Lord with all his heart, soul, and mind. 1. Love for God and ...

685. All Saints' Day

Revelation 7:1-8, Isaiah 26:1-21, 1 John 2:28--3:10, Revelation 21:1-27, Matthew 5:1-12, Psalm 24:1-10, Psalm 149:1-9, Psalm 34:1-22

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... sign of the cross will be on every forehead. Only those who die in the sign of faith, according to John, live in the assurance of entering heaven. Baptism "marks" us for time and eternity as the children of God. 3. Eternal life will really be heavenly. Hunger and thirst will be wiped out, pain, anguish, and uncertainty will be eliminated, and "God will wipe away all tears from their eyes." 4. Heaven, the abode of the saints, is worth waiting for. Sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked by the cross of Christ ...

686. Thanksgiving Day

Deuteronomy 8:1-20, Philippians 4:2-9, Philippians 4:10-20, 1 Timothy 2:1-15, Luke 17:11-19

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... Christ. He wants them to live out the sacrificial faith of the cross in their daily lives, as he has, to complete their mission in the world. God will be with them in every situation they encounter. He declares: "I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and want. I can do all things in him who strengthens me." As a good Jew, too, who is grateful for their support of his ministry, Paul assures them, "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ ...

687. A Princely Passion

2 Samuel 13:1-22

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... to a sleek Ferrari. Amnon was the son of King David. David was a child of a depressed economy. An economy bereft of the talents of a David Stockman or the defense capabilitities of the joint chiefs of staff in conclave at the Pentagon. David had seen hunger, defeat, and death as he grew to manhood in the days of his youth. David had come to maturity in an Israel relying on slingshot strength to subdue the iron spears of Philistine power. David, who had come from rags to riches, poured those riches on Am ...

688. Faces of the Nation

2 Samuel 19:9-43

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... to face today and tomorrow. The faces of those we need to forgive, and of whom we need to be forgiven by. God looks at millions of faces. He sees the face of the grandfathers and the faces of the infants. He sees a world of faces crying out in hunger and pain. He looks at these faces with the pain-plagued face of a carpenter from Nazareth. A carpenter who cries, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." A good shepherd who leads us back into the flock with care, and helps us face the music of ...

689. The Rest of the Christmas Story

Isaiah 40:1-31

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... proud in the imagination of their hearts ... He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent empty away." (Luke 1:51, 53) My friends, the larger meaning of Christmas is social, and you have been hearing it. For people of faith everywhere who hunger and thirst for what is right, Christ is born to "put down the mighty from their thrones, and exalt those of low degree." This is also why He comes ... Hope of the world. And now, we are more ready to receive Him in this Advent season. Now, we ...

690. Proper 6

Psalm 46:1-11, Genesis 25:19-34

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... the best truly timeless lesson here is in the materialism that diverts both from righteousness: Jacob's lust for his brother's rightful double inheritance overcomes both fairness and brotherly love, while Esau's concern to meet immediate physical need (in this case, hunger) clouds his judgment about the future. Call to Worship Leader: God is our refuge! God is our strength! People: GOD IS OUR PROVEN HELPER IN TIMES OF TROUBLE! Leader: Though the mountains quake and the seas roar, People: YET SHALL WE TRUST ...

691. Proper 20

Exodus 32:1-33:6, Psalm 106:1-48

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Paul A. Laughlin

... , not only for what we need, but for what we want, including the most trivial, and forget the dire situations caused by famine, natural disaster, disease, terrorism, war, and civil strife the world over. Forgive us, O God, and teach us not to pray for happiness while there is still hunger, possessions while there is still poverty, or peace of mind while there is still violence in the world. In the name of Christ Jesus we pray. Amen

692. Proper 23

Mt 22:1-14 · Php 4:1-9 · Ex 32:1-14 · Ps 106

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... , but for what we want, including the most trivial, and forget the dire situations caused by famine, natural disaster, disease, terrorism, war, and civil strife the world over. Forgive us, O God, and teach us not to pray for happiness while there is still hunger, possessions while there is still poverty, or peace of mind while there is still violence in the world. In the name of Christ Jesus we pray. Amen Second Lesson: Philippians 4:1-9 Theme: True peace of mind Exegetical Note Paul obviously feels deep ...

693. Proper 12

Matthew 13:44-46

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... follow with one, or several, of these questions: 1. Do we spend more on our recreational pursuits than we give to the mission of Christ? 2. Do we borrow money on things for ourselves that we would never think of borrowing to relieve hunger and suffering? 3. Do we (forcibly) give more to support the nation in taxes (often bebrudgingly) than we do to support Christ's church (cheerfully/hilariously)? Charge to the Congregation Suggestion: Incorporate this quote from Coventry Patmore: "A saint is a person who ...

694. Three Secrets of A Life Well Lived

2 Timothy 4:6-8

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Brett Blair

... Paul had to renounce his faith and give it all up. Let me share with you from several of Paul’s letters the words he used to describe the twenty years of his missionary work. Here is what he endured: Hunger, thirst, nakedness, cold, sleeplessness, homelessness, persecution, cast down, afflicted, beaten, imprisoned, slandered, poverty, floggings, five times given 39 lashes, beaten with rods, stoned, shipwrecked, drifted in the open sea for 24 hours, in danger from rivers, bandits, and his own country ...

695. If I'd Only Known

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Earl R. Allen

Some wait in vain. The wife of Thomas Carlyle wrote in her diary of her hunger for a word of appreciation from her husband. After her death, Carlyle read the diary and with a broken heart, repeated over and over, "If I had only known! If! had only known!"

696. He treated me with dignity

Matthew 11:1-19

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William B. Kincaid, III

... discuss Ephesians together, but as it turns out there was no discussion to it. The man simply used Peterson as an audience and lectured endlessly about Ephesians to the young boy. Finally, Peterson encountered one who treated his God-interest and prayer-hunger with dignity. Instead of trying to shovel Peterson full of pious wisdom or viewing him as a "project," a man named Rueben Lance prayerfully listened to Peterson and all his hopes and fears, questions and feelings. Years later Peterson would write, "He ...

697. Echoes of Eternity

Matthew 10:24-32

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Dennis Kastens

... as serious as skipping the physical counterparts. In fact, there are probably more dying "spiritually" in our world from poor habits of the soul than "physically" from malnutrition, exposure or poor bodily hygiene. We are told that 8,000 to 10,000 die daily of physical hunger in our world, but 100,000 to 120,000 die spiritually each day. If not one sparrow falls to the ground without our heavenly Father’s will, how much greater is his concern for members of the human family. As Jesus states, "Fear ye not ...

698. The Stiller of Storms

Matthew 14:22-36

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Dennis Kastens

... bony hand was a chunk of mica with pyrites, resembling gold, that had deceived him. He had mistaken the yellow streaks in this rock for gold. On a scrap of paper under the skelton were written the words, "Died rich." Even though he died of hunger and destitution, he wanted to give people the impression, in his death, that he was a rich man. Fortunately, Jesus can deliver us from this internal storm of uncertainty and insecurity. He assures us that at the center of this cosmos there is no vengeance, hatred ...

699. The Spirit - For Me Too?

Joel 2:28-32

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John R. Brokhoff

... lived long enough to see what the world needs. Conditions in society are not what they ought to be. Crime pollutes the land. Nuclear war threatens our very existence. Families are disintegrating at an alarming rate. Add to these the horrible conditions of poverty, hunger, and illiteracy. The Spirit causes us to dream of a better world. Martin Luther King, Jr., is remembered for his address on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial when he repeatedly said, "I have a dream." His dream was for an American society ...

700. Forgive To Be Forgiven

Genesis 50:15-21

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John R. Brokhoff

... forgive, because "God meant it for good." In Joseph’s case, God used the brother’s sin to save a whole nation, Egypt, from dying in a seven-year drought. Moreover, if Joseph had not gone to Egypt, God’s covenant people would have perished from hunger. God brought good out of evil. And he always does! Look at the cross. From the human viewpoint, Jesus’ death was a horrible sin ending in defeat, a lost cause. Out of that horrible crucifixion, out of defeat, out of suffering, out of shame and disgrace ...

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