Bible Study

Sermon Luke 10:25-37 The Parable of the Good Samaritan By Dr. Philip W. McLarty As I promised last Sunday, the parable for today is The Parable of the Good Samaritan. Several of you told me last week that you appreciate getting a heads up on the coming Sunday. So, would you like to write this … Continue reading “Luke 10:25-37 Parable of the Good Samaritan (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 10:25-37 See, Feel, Act By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker In the story of the Good Samaritan that we just heard, where do the different characters end up? The robbers have done their foul deed and have walked off the stage with whatever they stole from the traveler they attacked. The priest and the … Continue reading “Luke 10:25-37 See, Feel, Act (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 10:38-42 Finding Our Center By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker We all know people like Martha. She’s a strong character, competent, well-intentioned, somebody who makes things happen. She’s willing to sacrifice, and is not inhibited by social conventions. This is apparent in the story of when Jesus is her dinner guest. First, Martha welcomes … Continue reading “Luke 10:38-42 Finding Our Center (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 10:38-42 It’s All In the Timing By Dr. Randy L. Hyde If you had your druthers, who would you rather live with – Mary or Martha? Consider the options…If you lived with Martha, the house would always be spotless and therewould be three square meals on your table every day. Sounds pretty good,doesn’t … Continue reading “Luke 10:38-42 It’s All In the Timing (Hyde) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 10:38-42 Overworked and Underpaid By The Rev. Dr. James D. Kegel GRACE TO YOU AND PEACE FROM GOD OUR FATHER AND THE LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, AMEN. Gerard Manley Hopkins said: It is not only prayer that gives God glory, but work. smithing on an anvil, sawing a beam, white-washing a wall, … Continue reading “Luke 10:38-42 Overworked and Underpaid (Kegel) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 10:38-42 Mary and Martha By Dr. Philip W. McLarty Our series on Women of the Bible continues this morning with another pair of women. If you’ll recall, two weeks ago, we heard about Leah and Rachel, the wives of Jacob. Last week, we heard about Naomi and Ruth, a mother and her daughter-in-law. … Continue reading “Luke 10:38-42 Mary and Martha (McLarty) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 10:38-42 Hearing and Doing By Pastor Daniel W. Brettell How many times have you heard this story of Martha and Mary? At the very least we hear it every three years as we follow the lectionary series. But Im sure that youve heard this particular story many other times as well. And I … Continue reading “Luke 10:38-42 Hearing and Doing (Brettell) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 10:25-37 Seeing Our Neighbors By Pastor Daniel W. Brettell The lawyer answered Jesus, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself” (10:27). But then the lawyer turned to Jesus and asks, “Who … Continue reading “Luke 10:25-37 Seeing Our Neighbors (Brettell) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 10:38-42 Passionate Spirituality By The Rev. Charles Hoffacker It’s a brief story, and Jesus delivers the punch line: “Martha, Martha,” he tells his hostess. “You are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is needed. Mary has chosen the good part, which will not be taken away from her.” Everything, therefore, … Continue reading “Luke 10:38-42 Passionate Spirituality (Hoffacker) – Bible study”

Sermon Luke 11:1-4 Lord, Teach Us to Pray By Pastor Vince Gerhardy There are times when we ask ourselves, “Is God really listening to our prayers?” “Things have turned out so wrong for me where was God when I was pounding on the door of heaven with my prayers.” You may recall the tragedy that … Continue reading “Luke 11:1-4 Lord, Teach Us to Pray (Gerhardy) – Bible study”