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Matthew 3:1-12 (Sermon Scraps)

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Advent 2 (Year A)Matthew 3:1-12 Context: This scripture passage is set just after the birth narrative of Jesus.  The Holy Family flees Bethlehem and then returns to Nazareth. A completely new section begins in today’s Gospel with John the Baptists in (3:1) and the Baptism of Jesus (3:13). Location:  The Wilderness / Jordan River Characters: John The Baptist, People of Jerusalem, Pharisees, Sadducees, Jesus Notes: 3:1- The importance John the Baptist’s appearing is made explicitly known in Read More …

Matthew 24:36-44 (Sermon Scraps)

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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 …