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1451. Epiphany 5

Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 5:13-16

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William E. Keeney

... the whole room, usually only one room for the household. They had to conserve resources so a lamp had to provide maximum usefulness. 10. "Good works." (v. 16) Citizens of the kingdom of heaven are presumed to do good works. They are evidence of the character of the kingdom's members. Good works should be self-evident signs of kingdom citizenship. The beatitudes are not just nice ideals; they should become operational in good works. 11. "Glory." (v. 16) The good works are not an occasion of pride or self ...

1452. Proper 4

Matthew 7:15-23, Matthew 7:24-29

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William E. Keeney

... it. Homily Hints 1. Building on the Rock. (7:24) Putting together the elements of a life that is built on the rock. The elements are not given magically but have to be installed through a series of behaviors until they become a reflex of character. A. Developing right habits B. Developing right attitudes C. Engaging in right actions 2. Testing Authority. (7:29) Persons need to test authority so as not to become dupes of the fanatics who seek power and glory for themselves and their movements. A. Founded in ...

1453. Thistles Among The Wheat

Genesis 28:10-22, Psalm 139:1-24, Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, Romans 8:12-25

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William E. Keeney

... some parallel ideas of wheat growing and harvested, but without the weeds growing in the midst. Precis of the Parable The parable tells of an incident that would be familiar to those who heard it. In a society which was basically rural and agriculturally related in character, the growth of weeds in the midst of a grain field would be common. Weeds growing in a field of wheat can still be seen where farmers do not use herbicides. Some commentators raise the question as to whether the parable is a variant of ...

1454. Two Sons: A Parable

Matthew 21:28-32, Matthew 21:23-27

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William E. Keeney

... the week. They can be challenged to ask whether they show they are sons and daughters of the Father in the daily work and walk. Children show their kinship to their parents in many physical characteristics. Christians show their kinship in how they behave. Their character should conform to the God they have seen in Jesus Christ. When it does, they are children of God and it shows. 2. The church should have a different appreciation of people than what the usual standards of the world are. A church needs to ...

1455. The Parable of the Talents

Matthew 25:14-30

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William E. Keeney

... heavenly banquet which was a frequent image used for the kingdom of heaven. The first two used their talents without expectation of reward other than the approval of the Lord. 9. "I was Afraid." (v. 25) The fear of the third slave is the key to his failure of character. By not taking any risks he also misses the opportunities for gain. 10. "Outer Darkness." (v. 30) Throwing out the slave to outer darkness is the act of the divine judge, not the man who had gone on a journey. Not to be in the presence of the ...

1456. The Church With Nothing

John 20:19-23

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Thomas Long

... in and of themselves. No one would say it out loud, of course, but the attitude hangs in the air that, sure, this is a place where God is worshipped, but if God were somehow to disappear from the scene, the church would still be a fine character-building contribution to the physical and emotional well-being of the community. John's gospel pulls the skin off of this illusion. If we want to see what becomes of the church when it is deprived of its central holy presence, look at this picture of the ...

1457. The Way, The Truth, And The Life Style

John 14:5-14

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Thomas Long

... of his reach. People in his situation, he observed, could stand the chafing between one's soul and one's life style more easily than they could face the awesome choice. In one of the scenes in Herb Gardner's play A Thousand Clowns, the main character Murray is having an argument with his older brother Arnold about what really matters in life. Murray is something of a gentle social rebel with a refreshing vision of what human existence is all about. Arnold is his opposite, a business executive who makes his ...

1458. The Seven Last Words Of Pilate

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Thomas Long

... story in the Gospel of John of the trial of Jesus before Pontius Pilate is another example of a biblical story that discloses itself only through dramatic reenactment, a story that must be seen in motion to be believed. Only when we allow the primary characters to move through their paces do we discern how intricate and intriguing a piece of theological drama we have here. What becomes most evident in the staging of this story is the restless and ceaseless activity of Pontius Pilate, tramping in and out of ...

1459. Since He's In Charge, We're In Luck

Psalm 33:4-5, 8-9, 13-22

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Robert G. McCreight

... spectrum where the belief is that the world is highly deterministic and highly coincidental. People of faith lean to the belief in a managed universe, watched over by some type of personal force that cares about what happens. People who hold a biblical faith know that Divine Character as God. It was God who brought the world into being. It was God who called a man named Abram to become the father of the Hebrew nation. It was God who led the Hebrew slaves out of Egypt and through the wilderness. It was God ...

1460. Behold The Man Who Tried To Be King

Matthew 21:1-10

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Thomas A. Pilgrim

... was the story of some people who wanted to build a wall. But there was a young man there who urged them instead to build a bridge. The people turned on him and killed him because of what he wanted them to do. After they killed him one of the characters said, "We can't go on crucifying the truth forever."1 When Jesus went to Jerusalem he found a wall. He had come to build a bridge. But he knew all along that on the other side of the wall his crucifixion awaited him. One of the hotels where we ...

1461. Welcoming Christ

Matthew 10:40-42

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Marc Kolden

... speak out against wrongdoing, people criticize us (and rightly so). But that ought to be the case for all Christians: our behavior ought to reflect our belief; our conduct ought to square with our confession. It goes much deeper than this, however. It is not only our character or sincerity that are at stake. If we relate to others as disciples and if people relate to us as believers, we and they are really seeking to relate not only to those persons but also to Jesus and to the one who sent him. Someone has ...

1462. The One Thing That Would Make The Biggest Difference

Matthew 18:15-20

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Roger G. Talbott

... is to rebuild a broken relationship. Nothing would make us pray more or do more to incorporate what the Bible says into the fabric of our lives than taking on the task of rebuilding a broken relationship. Nothing would give our characters more integrity or purpose than rebuilding a broken relationship. Nothing would make us more courageous, more loving, or more fair than rebuilding a broken relationship. Nothing would create more peace in our hearts and minds and in the surrounding world than rebuilding ...

1463. Adam And Jesus See Temptation

Genesis 3:1-24, Genesis 2:4-25, Luke 4:1-13

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David Belgum

... said that if we drank of the water he could offer us we would never thirst again. "One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4b). 2. Be spectacular is the second test of Jesus' character. The Tempter suggested that Jesus demonstrate his divine capacity and ability by doing the aerial act of all times. Even nineteen hundred years later, Barnum and Bailey Circus did not advertise a high wire act without a net and also without a wire. Jesus was urged to ...

1464. Seeing The Whole Person

John 4:1-26

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David Belgum

... same. We need a clearer vision. How Did The Disciples See The Samaritan Woman? Let us not be too hard on the disciples for adopting the standard prejudices of the day. I suppose they were like most redneck fishermen using stereotypes as a short cut way of judging character and worth. Can't you hear them bantering back and forth about passersby as they untangled their nets at the end of the day? "Oh, there goes another one; you know how they are." "I know the type; you can't count on 'em." "A Samaritan asked ...

1465. Screaming For A Reason Why

Matthew 26:36-46; 27:45-46 · Job 3:1-26

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Wallace H. Kirby

... with which to think, spirits with which to dream, wills with which to decide. And then God limited his power. He set us free. Wonder of wonders, he gave us the right to be wrong. Without that right there could be no virtue, no integrity, no courage, no faith, no character. Thus God did not send Jesus to the cross. It was the jealousy of the Pharisees, the weakness of Pilate, and the folly of the crowd that sent him to die. But God took the cross and used it. If the words and deeds of Jesus could not save us ...

1466. Troubled By A Talking Whirlwind

Job 38:1-7 · Matthew 21:1-11

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Wallace H. Kirby

... to Jesus Christ, Superstar. Like any other new music, I had to listen to it a number of times before it really began to say something to me. I had to get beyond my feeling that it was a bit sacrilegious and took some liberties with biblical characters that I questioned. But I think all who have listened to or seen the production of Superstar will have to concede that Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice have a very effective way of making the passion narrative live. I've read the scripture in which Luke ...

1467. Responsibility And Motivation

Ruth 1:1-22

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John N. Brittain

... and Ruth than Boaz. He was interested in acquiring the dead man's inheritance, but not the responsibility of caring for his wife and children that she might bear. So he passed up his obligation; he made the negative choice not to be responsible. Of all the characters who play a role of any significance in the book of Ruth, this kinsman, actually a closer relative than Boaz, is the only one who is not named. I have always felt the narrator is thereby telling us that this man, who did not want to shoulder ...

1468. The Assumption Of Discipline

Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:19-24

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John N. Brittain

... the internet, confusing access to multiple sources of information for comprehension of it. We are obsessed with physical appearance, creating a massive cosmetic surgery industry while many Americans lack basic health care. It used to be a joke when Billy Crystal's Fernando character on Saturday Night Live would say, "It's more important to look good than it is to feel good." It ain't funny any more. Increasingly, Americans seem to accept it as a given that public life is disconnected from personal morality ...

1469. The Christian Journey III: The Desert

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John N. Brittain

... to God. Two familiar New Testament stories underscore this point. In preparation for his public ministry, the evangelists tell us "Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness" (Matthew 4:1). No one has ever implied that Jesus had some major character defect or great sin to overcome; yet he went into the wilderness to be tempted and to prepare for his great mission. Similarly the apostle Paul tells us in the autobiographical first chapter of Galatians, that after his dramatic experience on the road ...

1470. Blessed Hunger And Thirst

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Alex Gondola

... Leonardo DiCaprio is the most famous young actor in Hollywood. He is immensely popular. He was chosen as People magazine's "Reader's Choice Best Male Actor of the Year." Leonardo is a "hot property" right now: a star of Titanic proportions! He is, as his character said in that movie, "The King of the World." Leonardo DiCaprio is a fine young actor. But it's a good bet that Leonardo's career will go through a common pattern. I'm sure when he started acting, casting directors asked, "Who is Leonardo DiCaprio ...

1471. "Do This In Remembrance Of Me"

Luke 22:7-38

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Alex Gondola

... 22:19, 20, RSV). No building, no books, no structure, no successor. Doesn't seem like much, does it? Yet, 2,000 years later, we still do this in remembrance of him. This morning as we receive Communion, let us remember Jesus. Let us remember, first, the character of his life. Let's remember his prayerfulness, how he got up early in the morning, and sometimes stayed up all night, to pray to God. Let's remember his gentleness, how he called little children to himself, and how they loved him. Let's remember ...

1472. Table Manners

Luke 14:1-14

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Alex Gondola

... he had just bought ten new oxen and had to test them. Suspicious again: who would make an expensive purchase, like a car, without test driving it first? A third man said he had to stay home with his new wife. Great idea, but totally out of character in that society. Sadly, in those days women were treated as possessions. It was the wife's obligation to please her husband -- almost never the other way around. Jesus' listeners must have laughed on hearing those excuses. But, the host in the story didn't laugh ...

1473. Prayers for Epiphany

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Rolland R. Reece

... and saddened by the heinous behavior of our brothers and sisters, nevertheless enable us to stay connected to hope. We do have hope. If traveling on one road leads to a dead end, then we shall find another. If we don't or can't understand the character of our society, then we shall find that portion we do understand and will give ourselves to its growth and continuance. If the negative, the destructive, the nay-sayers would crush our dreams of health and wholeness, then we shall turn to you, the author and ...

1474. Mind Your Manners

Matthew 7:7-12

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Robert R. Kopp

... etiquette. That means knowing how to act so others can also enjoy life. Or as Jesus said, "In everything do to others as you would have them do to you" (Matthew 7:12). As we've already noted, golf may do more to reveal than build character. The quickest way to check out somebody's attitude, ethics, and discipleship is one round of golf. You learn a lot about somebody who always complains, curses, cheats, pounds and throws clubs, talks or hums or whistles or walks while you're putting, and generally shows ...

1475. Leave It On The Course

1 Timothy 3:1-16

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Robert R. Kopp

If someone does not know how to manage.... -- 1 Timothy 3:5 My son and I just joined Indian Guides. Sponsored by the YMCA, it encourages dads and sons to be "Pals Forever" by providing opportunities and activities that build character and deepen family relationships. We really like it! One of the first big events is announcing your Indian name. Daniel picked "Golden Eagle" for himself and "Bald Eagle" for me. At least he didn't name me "Water Buffalo Waistline." Of course, that's not as bad as those school ...

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