Archive for June, 2021
June 27, 2021 – Mark 5:21-43
Mark 5:21-43 Jesus Saves in Many Ways from Many Things Lectionary 13B – June 27, 2021 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB If you want to know what “salvation” looks like, all you need to do is have a look at the stories in the Gospel reading today. In one, a synagogue leader named Jairus […]
June 20, 2021 – Mark 4:35-41
Mark 4:35-41 With Us in the Boat Lectionary 12B – June 20, 2021 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB Jesus is always pushing boundaries.He has a sense of the power of God at work in him – the loving energy we call the Holy Spirit.We have seen in Mark’s Gospel how Jesus is at work […]
June 13, 2021 – Mark 4:26-34
Mark 4:26-34 Mustard Bush Home Lectionary 11B – June 13, 2021 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB Melinda reminded us in her devotion on Wednesday that one image for God’s work in the world is of mighty cedar tree, as in Ezekiel’s prophecy. This cedar tree was a metaphor for a member of Judah’s royal […]
June 6, 2021 – Mark 3:20-35
Mark 3:20-35 Binding the Adversary Lectionary 10B – June 6, 2021 First Lutheran Church – Winnipeg, MB From Mark’s point of view, our world has been invaded. It’s been invaded by what he calls in the Gospel today a “strong man.” By this, he means “Satan,” or – literally translated – “the Adversary.” In other […]
