A New Look at an Old Problem

Where do I fit in? How can I serve God with my unique abilities? How should I spend my life? These are old questions that many people ask. The story of two sisters in today's text raises them anew for our generation. Jesus and His disciples went to a village where Mary and Martha lived. Apparently Martha was the older sister, and she opened her home to Jesus and His companions. That brought on a disagreement between the sisters about the appropriate way to follow Jesus. Finding that way is an old problem, but let's take a new look at it. Specifically, let us see some of the issues that keep us from being the disciples we aspire to be.

Who’s My Neighbor?

What must I do to inherit eternal life? This question occupies our thoughts today, but it is not a new question. An "expert in the law" once asked Jesus this question. In answer, Jesus turned the question back on him and asked what he thought the answer was. "Love the Lord with all your heart," and "Love your neighbor as yourself." The man's answer was straight out of Deuteronomy and Leviticus. Jesus told him he was right. All he had to do was to put those words into practice: "Do this and you will live."

What Matters Most

Sooner or later everyone reaches the basic truth of life: Either our lives count for something important and eternal or they are temporal and wasted. This is a strong statement that should make us pay close attention.

Who’s My Neighbor?

July 11, 2010; Proper 10; Luke 10:25-37: What must I do to inherit eternal life? This question occupies our thoughts today, but it is not a new question. An "expert in the law" once asked Jesus this question. In answer, Jesus turned the question back on him and asked what he thought the answer was. "Love the Lord with all your heart," and "Love your neighbor as yourself." The man's answer was straight out of Deuteronomy and Leviticus. Jesus told him he was right. All he had to do was to put those words into practice: "Do this and you will live."