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October 23, 2024
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Proper 28 Year B

I Samuel 1:4-20 When Elkanah [perhaps a son of Korah who led the revolt against Moses] made sacrifice, he gave some portion to one wife, Penniah, but to another wife, Hannah, he gave a double portion, because he loved her, … Continue reading

October 20, 2024
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Proper 26 Year B

Ruth 1:1-18 Seeking relief from the latest famine, Eliemlech, a Jew from Bethlehem, took his wife, Naomi, and their sons to Moab, (the land occupied with the tribe of descendants from Lot’s incest with his sister), which had become a … Continue reading

September 28, 2024
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All Saints Day Year B

Wisdom of Solomon 3: 1-9 Reflecting extensive exposure to ancient Greek thinking, the “wisdom” attributed to King Solomon in this text develops themes that also became increasingly important in Christian texts, especially Paul’s letters, the Letter to the Hebrews and … Continue reading

September 26, 2024
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Proper 25 Year B

Job 42:1-6, 10-17 All the sophisticated explanations and arguments about good, evil and God by Job and his friends crumble.  Job now acknowledges to God, “I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me….”  He then … Continue reading

September 22, 2024
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Proper 24 Year B

Job 38:1-7,[34-41] The sophisticated arguing among Job’s friends about evil and death in the world vis a vis God has explored many possible answers.  Job makes one final plea to God, defending his honor, (chapter 31).  [Chapters 32-37 are presumed … Continue reading