Epiphany 6
Matthew 5:17-37, 1 Corinthians 2:6-16; 3:1-23, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119
Bulletin Aid
by John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY

Lesson 1: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (C)
Moses gives his people a choice of life and death. The scene is Moab where the Israelites have assembled prior to crossing the Jordan into the Promised Land. Our pericope is the conclusion to Moses' third address to his people in which he exhorts them to renew the Sinai covenant and warns them of disastrous consequences of their disobedience. The people are called upon to make a life or death decision. "This day" occurs three times to accent the urgency of the decision before they cross over. Their future life depends upon obedience to Yahweh's commands.

Lesson 1: Sirach 15:15-20 (RC); Sirach 15:11-20 (E)
​Deciding for or against the will of God.

Lesson 2: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 (C, E)
Church leaders are God's servants who are equal as fellow-w…

CSS Publishing Company, Inc., Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Cycle A, Third Edition, by John R. Brokhoff