First Mennonite Church July 30, 2017 Jesus Meets Simon Text: Luke 7:36-50 The minute we read this story, we readily realize there is something about two of its characters we do not like. We do not like the self-righteous attitude of the Pharisee. And, we do not like the adjective used to describe the woman … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church July 23, 2017 Jesus Meets With Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10 Last week’s story took place as Jesus approached Jericho. Today’s story took place while Jesus was passing through Jericho. Zacchaeus is better-known as the rich, short man. At least those are the most obvious characteristics about Zacchaeus. He is a very rich and … [Read more…]
First Mennonite Church July 16, 2017 Jesus Meets the Leper and the Blind Texts: Matthew 8:1-4; 20:29-34 Today I would like for us to see Jesus performing his first and last acts of healing during his public ministry according to the Gospel of Matthew. I must say that the very last healing act Jesus … [Read more…]