Hebrews 11:29-12:2 So it is that this week the writer of Hebrews continues with powerful words of encouragement to those who are listening. As we heard last week, he draws heavily on the examples of heroes from Hebrew Scriptures — some of which will surely be familiar to those who gather close this week and …
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Hospitality to Strangers and Who Is Invited to the Banquet…
Luke 14:1, 7-14 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Perhaps it is because it is such a remarkable image of the Reign of God which is depicted in the last part of our reading from Luke today that I am hard pressed to come up with anything in my life or experience which even comes close. Indeed, it …
This Great Cloud of Witnesses
Hebrews 11:29-12:2 As I read these familiar words from Hebrews this week, I found myself wondering about the litany of heroes before us now. Indeed, I wondered at how familiar most will be with them. I have attempted here to capture in a few words what we know about each one: Gideon (Judges 6-8) I …