Parable of the Prodigal Son
Over the past few weeks I have been pondering on and writing about the parable Jesus told that is commonly known as the Parable of the...
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R. T. Tippett
Dec 3, 201917 min read
Here are my mother and my brothers!
In Matthew’s Gospel, in his twelfth chapter, he wrote of the early ministry of Jesus and the recognition he received, both from followers...
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R. T. Tippett
Nov 25, 201921 min read
Away with you, Satan!
In the Episcopal Lectionary schedule for Year A, the First Sunday of Lent brings out the Gospel reading that is Matthew 4:1-11. That...
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R. T. Tippett
Sep 10, 201911 min read
After the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem
In the days before the final Passover week that Jesus experienced as a living rabbi, he had presented himself in Jerusalem for...
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R. T. Tippett
Sep 6, 20198 min read
The Return of Jesus
I see memes on social media that speak of Jesus returning. Some ask Christians to share, as if there was some test by God via social...
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R. T. Tippett
Jul 29, 201925 min read
The Rich Man and Lazarus
Luke 16:19-31 19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a...
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R. T. Tippett
Mar 10, 20197 min read
The Wilderness Experience
Luke 4:1-13 After his baptism, Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness,...
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R. T. Tippett
Dec 1, 20186 min read
Jeremiah 33:14-16 – A righteous branch that is named Yahweh is our righteousness
The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those...
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R. T. Tippett
Nov 29, 20189 min read
1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 – The coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints
How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you? Night and day we pray most...
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R. T. Tippett
Nov 27, 201814 min read
Luke 21:25-36 – The end times at the beginning of a cycle
Jesus said, “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of...
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R. T. Tippett
Nov 26, 20188 min read
A friendly reminder
Jesus spoke wisdom in the “sermon on the mount.” We call it that because Matthew wrote, “Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a...
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R. T. Tippett
Nov 24, 20187 min read
Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 – Watching the wheel turn from Pentecost to Advent
As I watched, thrones were set in place, and an Ancient One took his throne, his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head...
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R. T. Tippett
Nov 23, 20189 min read
2 Samuel 23:1-7 – David’s last song
These are the last words of David: The oracle of David, son of Jesse, the oracle of the man whom God exalted, the anointed of the God of...
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R. T. Tippett
Nov 21, 201820 min read
Revelation 1:4b-8 – See! He is coming after clouds
Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from...
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R. T. Tippett
Nov 19, 201814 min read
John 18:33-37 – So Jesus is a king?
Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered, “Do you ask this on...
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R. T. Tippett
Nov 17, 20189 min read
Daniel 12:1-3 – A time of cold turkey
The Lord spoke to Daniel in a vision and said, “At that time Michael, the great prince, the protector of your people, shall arise. There...
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R. T. Tippett
Nov 16, 201814 min read
1 Samuel 1:4-20 – A double portion of love offering
On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to his wife Peninnah and to all her sons and daughters; but to Hannah he gave...
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R. T. Tippett
Nov 14, 201811 min read
Hebrews 10:11-25 – When one’s sins are no longer on God’s Mind
Every priest stands day after day at his service, offering again and again the same sacrifices that can never take away sins. But when...
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R. T. Tippett
Nov 13, 201816 min read
Mark 13:1-8 – Let no one lead you astray
As Jesus came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what large stones and what large buildings!” Then...
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R. T. Tippett
Nov 10, 201811 min read
1 Kings 17:8-16 – Make God a little cake to eat
The word of the Lord came to Elijah, saying, “Go now to Zarephath, which belongs to Sidon, and live there; for I have commanded a widow...
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