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And the Gospel Is? Hospitality
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Karoline Lewis' article on Mark 6:1-13 explores both our discomfort in receiving hospitality and how to practice "the kind of hospitality that Jesus lived."
Mark 6:1-13
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Hospitality, Discipleship, Acceptance

A Prologue for the New Year
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Karoline Lewis says that the prologue to John's gospel (John 1:1-18) is a Christmas gift that invites us to develop a prologue of themes and directions for our own lives in relation to God.
John 1:1-18
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Christmas, New Year, Discipleship, Identity

But First
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Referring to the potential disciples who said "but first" rather than follow Jesus (Luke 9:51-62), Karoline M. Lewis invites us to consider how saying "but first" keeps us from answering Jesus' call.
Luke 9:51-62
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Calling/vocation, Discipleship, Jerusalem, Joy

Epiphany Expectations
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Reflecting on John 1:43-51, Karoline Lewis suggests that the moments of revelation in which we find Jesus are also when we find ourselves. Our self-perception necessarily changes.
John 1:43-51
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Epiphany, Identity, God's Presence, Discipleship

On Hard Yokes and Heavy Burdens
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this sermon resource, Karoline Lewis reflects on Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30. Being yoked to Jesus does not mean escaping from life's burdens, but bearing them with Jesus who is pulling the burden with us.
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
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Burden, Community, Discipleship

The Immediately of Epiphany
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In Mark 1:14-20, Mark tells us that “immediately they left their nets and followed him.” In this article, Karoline Lewis draws our attention on the word “immediately” and reflects on the unpredictable nature of epiphany.
Mark 1:14-20
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Epiphany, Faith, Daily Living, Discipleship

When a Miracle is More Than a Miracle
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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This resource from Karoline Lewis examines Matthew 14:13-21. It explores themes of miracles, discipleship, and salvation.
Matthew 14:13-21
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God's Provision, Discipleship, Miracle, Salvation

The Dew of Compassion
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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In this commentary on Mark 6:30-34, Karoline Lewis notes that compassion is not just a feeling but a doing. It hits you in the gut and sends you into motion for the sake of the other....
Mark 6:30-34
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Compassion, Discipleship, God's Love, Relationship

#DoItForJohn
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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This commentary explores John 6:24-35, specifically looking at Jesus' dialogue with the woman at the well (cf., John 4:7-26) and the implications of the first I AM declaration in Jesus' ministry.
John 4:7-26, 6:24-35
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Bread, Discipleship, I Am That I Am, Jesus Christ

A “Come to Jesus” Moment
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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When Peter identified Jesus as the Christ, he may not have realized the significance of Jesus' question. This devotional challenges us to consider what we will risk for Christ.
Matthew 16:13-20
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Faith, Discipleship, Identity, Son Of Man

Gradual Confession
Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century Requires paid account
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Karoline M. Lewis says each believer must offer a personal reply to Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” in Matthew 16:13-20. Confessing Jesus as Messiah involves the process of discipleship, death and resurrection.
Matthew 16:13-20
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Messiah, Discipleship

The Courage to Ask

Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century Requires paid account
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Karoline Lewis engages the disciples' fear of questioning Jesus as he again foretells his death in Mark 9:30-32, and encourages Christians to ask and engage in dialogue because "courage to ask is a mark of discipleship."...
Mark 9:30-37
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Faith, Truth, Courage, Conversation

Boundless Discipleship
Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century Requires paid account
Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Sermon Preparation
Setting the pericope in its broader context, Karoline Lewis argues that Jesus’s interaction with the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:10-28 is actually about redefining defilement and purity.
Matthew 15:10-28
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Discipleship, Purity, Uncleanness

An Epiphany Way of Life 
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Karoline Lewis' commentary on John 1:35-42 reflects on the fact that God "leaves it up to us to fulfill God's own promises." But are we leaving the work up to God?
John 1:35-42
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Discipleship, Epiphany, God's Presence, Witness

Jesus' Terrible Marketing Campaign
Richard Bruxvoort Colligan | Pulpitfiction
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This resource contains a podcast and exegetical notes on Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, Jeremiah 18:1-11, Luke 14:25-33, and Philemon 1:1-21. The hosts discuss themes of discipleship, grace, disobedience, and God's will.
Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; Jeremiah 18:1-11; Luke 14:25-33
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Discipleship, Forgiveness, Disobedience, Grace

Blessing and Opposition
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Karoline Lewis offers commentary on Luke 2:25-35, highlighting the interplay of blessing and opposition in Simeon's words to Mary and how we should expect the same in our lives of faith.
Luke 2:25-35
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Blessing, Christmas, Discipleship, Marginalization

Being Fed
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Karoline Lewis' commentary on John 6:1-21 cautions preachers against "over-symbolizing and over-ecclesializing" this passage and suggests "take it at face value—Jesus feeds the hungry. Jesus tends his sheep." We're called to do the same.
John 6:1-21
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Abundance, Discipleship, God's Provision, Grace

No Comparison
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Karoline Lewis offers commentary on Luke 10:38-42. For Lewis, this passage illustrates for us the truth that "those we deem unworthy for the role of disciple are those that Jesus insists are more than qualified."
Luke 10:38-42
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Dignity, Discipleship, God's Love, Justice

Holy Conversation 
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Karoline Lewis shares that central to the Bread of Life discourse in John 6:25-59 is an invitation to imagine what a relationship with Jesus really means. 
John 6:25-59
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Bread, Discipleship, Relationship

Not Just Bread Anymore
Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher
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Karoline Lewis offers commentary on John 6:56-69, considering how betrayal in John is "not believing that the abundant life Jesus offers you is real" and rejecting the real relationship Jesus invites us into.
John 6:56-69
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Abundance, Betrayal, Discipleship, Life
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