Matthew 24:36-44 (Sermon Scraps)

Advent 1 (Year A) Matthew 24:36-44 Context: Jesus is in Jerusalem after the triumphal entry, cleansing of the temple, cursing of the fig tree, and encountering religious leaders.  Jesus is asked a question by the disciples in verse 24:3.  This reading picks up mid-answer which began in verse 24:4. Location:  Mount of Olives (Matt 24:3) Characters: Jesus is speaking. Disciples are listening. Notes: 24:36-  “That day and hour” no one knows about is the second coming of Jesus (earlier Read More …

You think all Evangelicals are alike, you would be wrong.

Here is the itinerary and some tweets from my Alma Mater’s march for Immigration Reform. President Mark Labberton is now speaking on the steps of Pasadena City Hall #fuller4reform pic.twitter.com/4cfZbJuG83 — Fuller Seminary (@fullerseminary) November 19, 2013   Hundreds are participating in this march #fuller4reform pic.twitter.com/GtUBXBupxW — Fuller Seminary (@fullerseminary) November 19, 2013   And we are marching #Fuller4Reform pic.twitter.com/hl2qlL5sfr — Fuller Seminary (@fullerseminary) November 19, 2013   Large crowd has gathered for #Fuller4Reform already. Read More …