Category Archives: Sermon Notes

Not a Primitive Philosophy

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Uri Brito

Will Willimon writing for the Christian Century asserts that truthfulness is most clearly seen in its practical force. “How shall they know you are my disciples? When you love one another.” This was Jesus’ simple response. At the same time we … Continue reading →

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What is Holy Saturday?

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Uri Brito

The Passion Week provides vast theological emotions for the people of God. Palm Sunday commences with the entrance of a divine King riding on a donkey. He comes in ancient royal transportation. That royal procession concludes with a Crucified Messiah … Continue reading →

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Herod the Fox, Jesus the Hen, and the Exodus: Lectionary, Luke 13:31-35

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Uri Brito

In these few verses in St. Luke, the writer plays on the animal vocabulary to describe two opposing groups. In the process it also echoes the exodus motif. In this text, Herod is described as a fox. A fox is … Continue reading →

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No Past. No Future.

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Uri Brito

Paul ties the resurrection to the forgiveness of sin ( I Cor. 15:18). Hence, a denial of the resurrection means that our sins were not forgiven. If Christ is not raised, we have no past and no future. As Gordon … Continue reading →

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Leprosy and Uncleanness

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Uri Brito

To be a leper in the Bible meant ceremonial uncleanness; it meant distance from God’s special presence. In Mark 1:40-45, Jesus is restoring a man not only from physical uncleanness, but from spiritual uncleanness. By healing this man Jesus is … Continue reading →

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