Welcome to Sundays at All Hallows.
When Jesus walked the earth, what he did and what he said did not make everyone happy. Those who became his disciple saw the hand of God in what he did and heard the voice of God in what he said. They may not have realized it at first, but it stirred something within them and drew them to him. Others like the leader in charge of the synagogue in this Sunday’s New Testament reading reacted differently. What Jesus did and what he said rubbed them the wrong way. It did not fit with their own beliefs and practices.
Even in our time there are those who, while they identify themselves as Christian, are not happy with Jesus’ teaching and example. It does not fit with their beliefs and practices either. Unhappy with Jesus of the Bible, they follow a Christ of their own making.
Now I am not singling out any particular group. Indeed, we ourselves may be susceptible to this temptation. Jesus said, “love your neighbor as yourself.” We think. He cannot mean those folk, not them. But Jesus call us to give up our own way, take up our cross, and follow him. No “I’ll follow you here, Jesus, but not there.” No picking and choosing.
In this Sunday’s message we unpack this Sunday’ New Testament reading, Luke 13:10-17, and its meaning and implications for modern-day followers of Jesus.
Readings Isaiah 58:9-14; Luke 13:10-17
Message: Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman
Link: https://allhallowsmurray.blogspot.com/2025/08/sundays-at-all-hallows-august-24-2025.html
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