Class 7, Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Class 6, August 1

Citations and Bibliography

Citations and Bibliography 1.  Citing from the Bible a.  The phrase “When God began to create” (Gen 1:1, NRSV) indicates that God is continuing to create. Use the book, chapter and verse, along with the translation.  You do not need to put a page number or name the publisher of the Bible. In other words,… [Read more…]

Sermon for COSS 2011 translated to Spanish by Cynthia Salinas Dooley

Desde antes de nacer, Jacob era luchador. Luchó con su hermano gemelo en el vientre de su madre. El nombre mismo, “Jacob” quiere decir “agarrar, apoderarse, arrebatar”. Al nacer, Jacob se agarra al talón de su hermano, como diciendo: “yo primero”. Tal vez por eso me identifico con Jacob. Mi madre me dice que a… [Read more…]

Alone again, Naturally (Sermon for COSS 2011)

Before he was even born, Jacob was a wrestler. He wrestled with his brother, his twin, in his mother’s womb. His very name “Jacob” means “he grabs.”  Bill Power like to call Esau and Jacob, “Hairy” and “Grabby.”  As Jacob is born he is holding on to his brother’s heel, as if to say “me… [Read more…]

“From the miserable slaves of Egypt to the mighty people of God”

Exodus 1:1-14 When God created the universe and all things in it, God created humankind in the image of God.  And God gave humankind a task that was as much a promise as it was a command.  Be fruitful and multiply, fill the land and subdue it. In due course,  God chose a man and… [Read more…]

From Family to Nation: Creating the People of God

Plenary: ”From Family to Nation: Creating the People of God”  (written for the Memphis Conference Continuing Education Event) Three parts to this:  Winning the hearts and minds: signs, wonders, and plagues. Creating connections: giving of the law at Sinai Forming a center:  the building of tabernacle I am a very concrete person.  I can deal with… [Read more…]

Exodus Chapter 12 Sermon:

Ready for the Journey A sermon based on Ex12:1-14 Going on a journey requires a lot of preparation.  (Place an opened, empty suitcase on the altar or a nearby table) I never know what to take when I am going on a trip.  What clothes will I need?  Long sleeve, short sleeve, or sleeveless shirts? … [Read more…]

Exodus Chapter 12, Exegesis

Exegesis of Chapter 12 (originally written as a chapter for a book on preaching) Every year on the Thursday before Easter in Holy Week, this passage from Exodus (12:1-14) arrives in the lectionary recalling that the last supper that Jesus shared with his disciples was a Passover feast (at least in the synoptics).  At first… [Read more…]

Video from Class 5, Friday July 29, 2011