Mark 7:24-37 · James 2:1-9 · Isaiah 35:5-6 · Psalm 146
Sermon
Thomas C. Willadsen
This morning’s gospel lesson may be the most troubling passage in the gospels because Jesus said a lot of provocative things to the religious authorities. The crowds were delighted with the clever ways he always seemed to best them in battles of wits. This morning’s gospel passage is different — very different. Jesus and his disciples needed a break. Just before today’s passage begins, Jesus had a...
