Cleansing the Temple

Scripture: John 2:13-22 (N.B. Exodus 20:1-17; Psalm 19; and 1 Corinthians 1:18-25- also on Year B Lent 3) Aim: To preach the message John intended by putting this passage at the start of his gospel. 1. This Scripture Poses Questions (e.g. Is it ever acceptable to use violence?) Why is this passage here?   Matthew, Luke and …

Miracles- How Close Do We Want To Get?

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43 (N.B. 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27; Pslam 130; Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15, 2:23-24 or Lamentations 3:22-33; Psalm 30; and 2 Corinthians 8: 7-15 also this day- Proper 8 Year B) Introduction   Mark 5:21-43 is about miracles, as are so much of the Gospels.  I can think of two mistakes we could make about miracles: …

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