Today’s reading is Acts 8: 1-25 Today, we see someone new enter the scene. We see Saul. Saul approved of this killing. Remember this. We’ll see Saul again soon. But remember that at this Saul not only approved of Stephen’s death … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Acts 7: 41-60 Today we read the last part of Stephen’s sermon. He builds towards the construction of the Temple but then reminds us of the words of the Psalms, God does not live in any house made … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Acts 7: 1-20 We see in today’s reading is the beginning of Stephen’s sermons before the religious leaders. We see that he has been arrested and is drug before them. Here, he begins to preach. His intent is … Continue reading
This week’s reflections are written by Rev. Brian Johnson, one of our Associate Pastors here at St. Matthew’s Rooted 2019 – Week Twelve Day One Today’s reading is Luke 23: 1-25 In today’s passage we read about Jesus being brought before Pilate by … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Luke 22: 1-23 Today we see Luke’s account of the giving of the Lord’s Supper. I am struck by so much within this text. But you know what strikes me most often? Jesus’ command to do this in … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Luke 21: 20-38 Jesus is going to return one day. He is. That is part of the truth that we affirm within our creeds as Christians. He will return. This world is not our home; this world is … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Luke 20: 27-47 Today we see more testing of Jesus. Now, you may be wondering, why, all of a sudden, do we see test after test of Jesus? What is this all about? Well He is now in … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Luke 20: 1-26 Today’s readings have a lot to do with Jesus’ authority. He’s being questioned by the religious leaders, who are trying to undermine Him and keep people from following Him. In the first and third sections … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Luke 19: 41-48 Today’s reading produces one of my favorite funny sayings – Why people ask you what would Jesus do, always remember making a whip and flipping over tables is an option! Today’s story is quite informative, though. … Continue reading
Today’s reading is Luke 19: 28-40 Today we see, one of the most Messianic things that Jesus does in the Gospels. He rides this donkey into Jerusalem. In this moment, with our Western American eyes, we see this an act of humility … Continue reading
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