April 3, 2009 Exodus 9:13-35 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 Mark 10:32-45 “A Permanent Change of Heart” But when Pharaoh saw that the rain and the hail and the thunder had ceased, he sinned once more and hardened his heart – Exodus 9:34a (NRSV) Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this [...]
April 2, 2009 Exodus 7:25-8:19 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Mark 10:17-31 “That One Thing” Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” When he heard this, he was shocked [...]
April 1, 2009 Exodus 7:8-24 2 Corinthians 2:14-3:6 Mark 10:1-16 “The Apostle Billy Mays?” For we are not peddlers of God’s word like so many; but in Christ we speak as persons of sincerity, as persons sent from God and standing in his presence. – 2 Corinthians 2:17 (NRSV) This week I was approached by [...]
