RCL Reflection for Proper 28, Year A. November 19, 2023.
For congregations that are resistant to change and averse to risk, Jesus’ Parable of the Talents provides rich preaching material. What does it take to multiply our and talents for God’s kingdom? Elaine Ramshaw explores.
RCL Reflection for the 24th Sunday after Pentecost Year A.
November 15, 2020
Oh, these problematic parables of Jesus! The longer one looks at them, ponders them, and teaches them, the more complex and compelling they become. Explore the parable of the three servants and talents and challenge yourself to understand a counter-cultural meaning with implications for justice in today’s world. (Image: Jesus Mafa, Creative Commons LIcense)
Revised Common Lectionary reflection, Nov. 19, 2017
When we edify and encourage one another — through mutual prayer, strong friendships and small groups, worshiping together, serving side-by-side, and sharing our time, talent, and resources — we all become stronger. We are more likely, though the gift of a strong community, to use our talents and take greater risks with more confidence to multiply all that God has given us. We are truly better together. (Photo: Steve Spinks, Creative Commons)
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Lectionary Reflection
This week’s parable has me wondering how our churches and individual disciples would fare if we had a “faith and mission” version of Simon Cowell’s “Got Talent” show. How would we be judged on the use of our God-given, Spirit-fed, and Jesus-led talents? (Photo: Wikipedia)
22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Lectionary Reflection “The master was furious. ‘That’s a terrible way to live. It’s criminal to live cautiously like that! If you knew I was after the best, why did you do less than the least?’ Matthew 25:26 (The Message) The parable of the talents has always made me uncomfortable. […]
