Resources on Karoline M Lewis

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Karoline M. Lewis says that instead of pitting Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42) against each other, "we need to be both, for different reasons, and ... there is a lot of possibility in between."

Luke 10:38-42

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Discipleship, Kingdom Of God, Martha, Mary

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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Call, Discipleship, Jerusalem, Joy

Crises Preaching

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this reflection on the request of James and John in Mark 10:35-45, Karoline M. Lewis offers encouragement to preachers who are preaching in times of crisis - "crisis as a decisive and definitive moment."

Mark 10:35-45

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Discipleship, James, John, Preaching

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

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, Sermon

The Laborers Are Few

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this commentary on Matthew 10:1-8, Karoline Lewis talks about healing and liberation as a "litmus test" for discipleship. Do these principles characterize our discipleship, ministry, and leadership?

Matthew 10:1-8

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Discipleship, Freedom, Healing, Leadership

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

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, Lectionary, Identity, God's Presence

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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Miracles Of Jesus, God's Provision, Discipleship, Miracle

Resurrection Witnesses

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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In this article, Karoline Lewis reflects on how being "resurrection people" takes a lot of effort. Jesus knows we need a lot of reminders (witness).

Luke 24:36-48; Acts 3:15

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Resurrection, Daily Living, Life, Death

Gradual Confession

Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century

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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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Confession, Christ, Peter, Messiah

The Courage to Ask

Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century

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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, Truthfulness, Truth, Courage

Boundless Discipleship

Karoline M Lewis | The Christian Century

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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

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

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

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 Of God

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, Jesus, Relationship

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, Jesus, Identity

A “Cross and Follow” Kind of Life

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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This devotional reminds us that the cross is a call to a new way of life. A “cross and follow” kind of life is not a one-time decision but demands ongoing discernment and deliberation.

Matthew 16:21-28; Mark 8:35

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Suffering, Jesus, Crucifixion, Cross

A Call Story

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

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Lamenting how Mark 1:29-34 has often been used to subjugate women, Karoline Lewis invites preachers to see the story of Simon's mother-in-law as a discipleship story. She serves because she is compelled to.

Mark 1:29-34

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Calling, Discipleship, Kingdom Of God, Servant Leadership