Textweek/ATLAS January 17, 2016 - Epiphany 2C

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Epiphany 2C 
January 17, 2016

Bulembat, Jean-Bosco Matand, "Head-Waiter and Bridegroom of the Wedding at Cana: Structure and Meaning of John 2:1-12," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2007.
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"It is argued that Jesus is the true bridegroom and his mother the true head-waiter in this story, reflecting their status and roles in the divind dispensation. The connotations of 'woman' need to be understood in their cultural context, and approximate those of 'mother', the term of respect with which many African people address women in their societies."

 

Owings, Timothy L., "John 2:1-11," Review and Expositor, 1988.
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"Life has filled itself to the brim with all kinds of full but empty  promises. Every seemingly 'good thing,' even the promised 'good life,' has diminishing returns. Jesus stands nearby and offers a taste of new wine."

 

Sappenfield, William J., "Known Beyond the Borders: Reflections on the Lectionary Readings for January," The Living Pulpit, 2007.
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"Ordinary surroundings are the places that need miracles. The people of God are familiar, and we are called to serve them in ordinary ways. The community is made up of those who are lonely, worried, misdirected, angry, and proud. Their problems are very common--as common as water."

 

Craddock, Fred B., "From Exegesis to Sermon: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6," Review and Expositor, 1983.
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"Based on the conviction that a sermon is the continuation of the biblical text into the present, this article 1) describes how the minister moves through the process of doing an exegesis of the text and of the congregation, and 2) demonstrates that process by taking a particular text and a particular congregation and moving toward the sermon."

 

Russell, Letty M., "Partnership of the Holy Spirit," The Christian Century, 1991.
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"Partnership with the Spirit makes it possible to 'welcome one another...just as Christ has welcomed you, for the sake of the glory of God' (Rom 15:7). The Spirit creates a vibrant community of hospitality where different classes, nationalities and genders are welcome in the name of God's love."