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Epiphany 6A
February 12, 2017
Conder, Tim, "Curses & Blessings," The Christian Century, 2007.
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“This is a fresh perspective on God as Creator and on covenant faithfulness. Just as with the ancient Israelites, our covenant-keeping means living in a rhythm of holistic living and worship.”
Kuck, David, "Paul and Pastoral Ambition: A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 3-4," Currents in Theology and Mission, 1992.
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“I propose as our focal text 1 Cor 3:5-4:5.4 Here are all the elements that bring ambition and competition to the forefront of the discussion: competitive factions forming in the church, apostles held up as rivals, Paul's fear of failure in Corinth, and a congregation only too eager to compare and judge its leaders. Paul here does not deny the role that ambition for reward plays in the minds of the congregation and its leaders, including himself. Rather, he encourages everyone, including himself, to set ambitions for reward in a more adequate perspective, that of God's ultimate judgment. It is this eschatological way of looking at ambition which will enable servants of Christ to work hard and well toward achievement, but without a competitiveness which threatens the unity of the church. “
Polhill, John B., "The Wisdom of God and Factionalism: 1 Corinthians 1-4," Review and Expositor, 1983.
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The section on this particular text begins on page 333. “Paul decries any attempt to rally behind Apollos or himself. Both are to be seen as servants (diakonoi) of Christ, and the ministry of each depends on that of the other. It is a mutual, not a competitive, ministry. Neither can boast, for ministry is itself a gift of God.”
Bibb, Wade, "Preaching in Ordinary Time: The Extraordinary Subject of Jesus' Realm," Review & Expositor, 2007. (Section on this text begins on p. 313.)
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Abstract: “Matthew's Gospel challenges both delivery and content for the preacher. Sermons based on these texts urge the congregation to deeper spiritual formation, authentic responses to God's calling to serve, a renewed commitment to mission(s), and an inclusive response to our increasingly pluralistic society. Sermons based on these texts will also challenge the preacher to wrestle creatively with texts often memorized, but rarely studied—texts that often leave us uncomfortable in the pulpit. This article presents: (1) a discussion on the importance of Ordinary Time in the preaching cycle; (2) helps for preaching from selected texts which serve as thematic interpretations for the larger preaching cycle; and (3) an emphasis on the Propers in Epiphany (texts from the Sermon on the Mount), which reappear during Ordinary Time. “
Metzger, Paul Louis, "Christ, Culture, and the Sermon on the Mount Community," Ex Auditu, 2008.
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- Pak, G. Sujin, "Response to Metzger," Ex Auditu, 2008.
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- Pak, G. Sujin, "Response to Metzger," Ex Auditu, 2008.
“Bonhoeffer's life bears witness to the Lord's incarnational orientation. He was truly a man of his time, whose allegiance to Germany was so all-encompassing that he was willing to endure great sacrifice. During Hitler's reign Bonhoeffer could have stayed in America to avoid the mounting pressures on the church and its leaders, but instead he determined to come back to Germany to identify with the people, saying that he could not serve in the rebuilding efforts after the war if he did not endure the tragedies that had befallen the people. This is what it means to be "of the culture" in a positive sense.”
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