Friends, we come to the Third Sunday of Lent, and we have the extraordinary privilege during Cycle C of reading this account, in the third chapter of the book of Exodus, of Moses’s encounter with the burning bush. It’s one of the pivotal texts in all of Scripture; so much of our great tradition refers to and flows from it, and it sheds light in every directi ... Show More
Oct 7
The Invitation Has Been Offered
Friends, our Gospel today is the parable of the wedding banquet, and like all the parables, it’s kind of unsettling. What we’re meant to see is that this invitation from the king is the greatest invitation possible. God the Father is asking you, personally, to come to the marriag ... Show More
14m 34s
Sep 30
The Peace of Christ
Friends, in our second reading this Sunday, Paul tells the church of Philippi, “Have no anxiety at all.” It’s hard to imagine that Paul—who was shipwrecked many times, beaten within an inch of his life, threatened and harassed and persecuted and opposed, and finally arrested, dra ... Show More
14m 56s
Jan 2023
Day 28: The Burning Bush (2023)
Fr. Mike reads about the powerful moment God reveals himself to Moses in the burning bush and promises to set the Israelites free from slavery. Todays' readings are Exodus 3, Leviticus 2-3, and Psalm 45. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please ... Show More
18m 39s
Feb 2023
Day 46: Set Apart for God (2023)
Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today's readings are Exodus 30-31, ... Show More
25m 4s
Feb 2022
Day 46: Set Apart for God (2022)
Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today's readings are Exodus 30-31, ... Show More
25m 4s
Feb 2024
Day 46: Set Apart for God (2024)
Fr. Mike points out how blessing something sets it apart for the purposes of God, and it is no longer meant for ordinary uses. So when we are filled with the spirit of God, our daily task becomes extraordinary, because it is consecrated to God. Today's readings are Exodus 30-31, ... Show More
25m 4s
<p><strong>The Weight and Wonder of the Third Commandment</strong></p>
<p>Cities Church | Saint Paul, Minnesota</p>
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<p><strong>Original Information</strong></p>
<p>Scripture: <a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/scripture/exodus/20/messages">Exodus 20:7</a> </p>
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