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Post Lent Reflections

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Lent 2022 is history. Recently I heard folks sharing what they “gave up” for Lent: chocolate, social media, sugar, alcohol, and such. I think that is the most common reaction …

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Returning the Money

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Following Jesus is a difficult proposition. That becomes very clear in the way that Jesus invites people to his Path. And also the way Jesus warns wannabee disciples.  In Jesus’ …

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Not A Political Parade

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Yesterday, Jesus and his disciples processed into the City.  Like a parade float on Market Street in San Francisco.  Cars stopping.  Honking.  People pointing.  Bystanders thought it might be a …

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Christ Embodied

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There was a heresy that sprung up in the 2nd Century called Docetism.  The name comes from a Greek word which means “to seem,” and it referred to the belief …

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The Mindset of Jesus

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I have been thinking about what was on Jesus’ mind in the wilderness.  No one can know that because it is not mentioned in the wilderness temptation narratives.  However, something …

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The Antidote

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Jesus is not the only person who has encountered a wilderness.  Ancient Israel did as well, but they did not have the focus and intention of Jesus.  They were crippled …

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Abracadabra

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We should put a book mark at Matthew 4:3. It is the moment when Satan says to Jesus, “Your stomach is sunken and growling; you should make yourself some bread …

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You brood of vipers!

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John the Baptist was acquainted with the wilderness as well as Jesus. Matthew says early in his Gospel, “John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, ‘Repent, for …

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The Blitzkrieg

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It’s not difficult to see a connection between the wilderness of fasting and temptation at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and the seaside appearances at the end of his ministry. …

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Going Toward God

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I think we are surprised when we meet opposition to the Gospel. To us it seems so wonderful, so profoundly loving, and welcome to hear. Why the opposition? Paul was …