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ON Scripture
Lip Service – But Where Is the Heart?
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By Dirk G. Lange Human beings want religion not God. Or, to put it slightly differently (and perhaps in a more nuanced manner!), they all too easily equate religion with a very particular, culturally determined, idea of God. They name their religion – their rites, their laws, their stories – divine or Bible-based. They find…
The Politics of Betrayal: John 6:56-69
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Odyssey Networks
By Karoline Lewis Broken Promises Imagine being introduced for the first time, not by your name or what you have done, but in reference to what you will do. Such is the case for Judas in the closing section of chapter six in John’s Gospel, “For Jesus knew from the first who were the ones…
Who Will Be America’s Next Leader? I Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
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Odyssey Networks
By Dr. Walter Brueggemann The old king, David, is dead. It is time to pick his successor as king. In retrospect it seems obvious that his son, Solomon, was his rightful heir. In the moment, however, the matter of succession to the throne is highly contested. Two sons of David, Solomon and Adonijah, are both…
Not Another Bread Passage … Please! John 6:35, 41-51
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Odyssey Networks
By Dr. Karyn L. Wiseman Sometimes when I read a biblical text, it makes almost perfect sense to me. Other times, the author’s intent seems fairly obvious so I get a good feeling about what I am reading. Watch the Video: ON Scripture: Jesus Is the Bread of Life Barbara K. Lundblad, Professor of Preaching at…
Perilous Power: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a
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Odyssey Networks
By Rev. Dr. Eric D. Barreto Every Bible ought to have a warning on its cover. Watch the Video: ON Scripture: Nathan Rebukes David Eric Barreto, an assistant professor of New Testament at Luther Seminary, expands on the story of King David, Bathsheba, and a man called Nathan who rebukes the king.
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