Craft of Preaching

Preparing for Holy Week: Old Testament: Exodus 24:3-11 (Maundy Thursday: Series A)

04/05/20

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By Jeffrey Pulse

This text is chosen for Maundy Thursday and involves eating and drinking with God—in His presence, real presence. This is only possible with the shedding of blood.
Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4-9a (Palm Sunday: Series A)

03/29/20

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By Jeffrey Pulse

In this text, Isaiah is quite explicit and reflects the suffering and disgrace this Servant will suffer as He faithfully does the will of God.
Old Testament: Ezekiel 37:1-14 (Lent 5: Series A)

03/23/20

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By Jeffrey Pulse

The people to whom Ezekiel is prophesying are in exile—separated from the Holy Land. To return to the land of Israel is to be resurrected to new life, to be restored.
Old Testament: Isaiah 42:14-21 (Lent 4: Series A)

03/15/20

1 min read

By Jeffrey Pulse

The preceding pericope uses the metaphor of a “mighty man,” a “warrior” for the LORD and this is not too much of a stretch for us. However, our text begins with the metaphor of a woman in child birth.
Old Testament: Exodus 17:1-7 (Lent 3: Series A)

03/08/20

1 min read

By Jeffrey Pulse

Certainly, the people of Israel are being stubborn, unfaithful and untrusting but one may wonder if this issue is a deeper one. Are they afraid?

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