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It’s Maundy Thursday! Maundy comes from the Latin mandatum, meaning mandate or command. We encounter Jesus and his disciples at the Last Supper. It’s the most important meal they’ll eat all year, per Jewish custom and tradition. Bigger than that, it’s the most important meal they’ll eat in their lifetime. Have you ever had a… Read more
What comes to mind when you think about loyalty? For me, great friendships and important relationships are marked by loyalty. I’m a gold star member at Starbucks; quite loyal to my love of coffee. As we walk with Jesus, now on the verge of his betrayal and trial, Matthew juxtaposes stories of betrayal with those… Read more
The final scene in our Olivet discourse is one of those that can cause us to cringe, pull away, and think, “Well, I sure hope I’m not a goat!” After reading this final judgment teaching, our human tendency tends to lean toward, “So how do I make sure I’m in? I don’t want to miss… Read more
Happy Holy Week! Do you feel like you’re getting it? The nature of the Kingdom, that is! Jesus has gone to great lengths to set the stage for his disciples to understand the kingdom of God and to give them authority and understanding as he faces his death. At this point in Matthew’s Gospel, we’re… Read more
