Tag: Ecclesiasticus 15:15-20

  • Keeping the Rules or Keeping the Relationship? A Sermon on Matthew 5:21-37

    Keeping the Rules or Keeping the Relationship? A Sermon on Matthew 5:21-37

    You have heard it said, “The Old Testament is a book of law and judgment.” You have heard it said, “The New Testament is a book of grace and love.” But I say to you, “Welcome to today’s gospel!” (Matthew 5:21-37, Epiphany 6A) Today’s gospel won’t let us make those simple and inaccurate distinctions. Jesus’ Read more