Jesus Raise Us Up (lyrics) Luke 13:10-17 1.To a daughter of God’s people, one whose spirit was in bondage, comes the One who sets her upright to become what she can be. Jesus, raise us up when we are the bowed ones and the cowed ones! Raise us, raise us up, and set us byContinue reading “Jesus, raise us up (lyrics)”
Category Archives: Pentecost
Woman Set Free from a Spirit of Bondage
Woman Set Free from a Spirit of Bondage Pentecost 11; Luke 13:10-17 She is not the only afflicted one who is seen by Jesus and called over on the Sabbath in a place of worship to be set free and speak out her praise. They said healing was work, not for Sabbath. Would Jesus beContinue reading “Woman Set Free from a Spirit of Bondage”
Interpreting the Times
Interpreting the Times Pentecost 10; Luke 12:49-59 Now how do we interpret present times? We seldom try to read the Earth and sky. We all have little screens with message chimes, computer games to help the day go by. First Nations walked on Country every day, respecting Nature and the spirit life. Their dances, songsContinue reading “Interpreting the Times”
Do Not Be Afraid, Little Flock
Do Not Be Afraid, Little Flock Pentecost 9; Luke 12:32-40 Little flocks in our churches are dwindling. Can we hear his words: “Don’t be afraid!”? Is God’s Kingdom in need of rekindling, or is Church a possession we’ve made? If we’re asked what it is that we treasure, is it prayer books and organs andContinue reading “Do Not Be Afraid, Little Flock”
Beware Greed
Beware Greed Pentecost 8; Luke 12:13-21 See, are not our nations like the rich man, greedy to possess the earth’s abundance, eager to build bigger and own more than anyone could need, ignoring conscience? White men came, built fences round this country, hounded, killed, abused First Nations’ peoples, trampled on millenia of their story. ForestsContinue reading “Beware Greed”
Stones or Bread
Stones or Bread Pentecost 7; Luke 11:1-13 Who gives their child a stone instead of bread? Who leaves the living land denuded, dead? We give good gifts to nurture family; Earth too is our responsibility. God gives the Holy Spirit, if we ask, to stir our will for each redemptive task. Let’s knock and walkContinue reading “Stones or Bread”
Martha Revisited
Martha Revisited Pentecost 6; Luke 10:38-42 Her resentfulness soon surfaced when once more she’s left alone with a meal to be provided. She must make the task her own since no helping hands are offered. She drags out a hefty pot; they’ll have needs and expectations, whether verbalized or not. They have gathered in theContinue reading “Martha Revisited”
The Lawyer’s Test
The Lawyer’s Test Pentecost 5; Luke 10:25-28 A lawyer came to test this man, but found his plan exposed, the test turned round. He’d thought to strip away a fake’s disguise, but truth shone clear in Jesus’ eyes. The lawyer claimed eternal life was sought, but what he found could not be taught. When JesusContinue reading “The Lawyer’s Test”
The Ordained
The Ordained Pentecost 4; Luke 10:1-12, 17-24, Luke 9:1-6; Mark 6:30-52 In Luke’s gospel, chapter 9, 12 were sent out – 12 he had ordained, we might say – New Creation version of the 12 tribes. They brought good news and healing, but they got back exhausted, grieving the execution of the Baptist. They couldContinue reading “The Ordained”
Somewhere Beside the Road
Somewhere Beside the Road (lyrics) Pentecost 3; Luke 9:57-62 1.Somewhere beside the road someone was moved to say: “I want to follow you! Near you, I know the way.” “Birds of the air have nests, and foxes have holes,” he said, “but home among humankind, where can I lay my head?” 2. No room forContinue reading “Somewhere Beside the Road”
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