Homily for the third Sunday after Pentecost (Year C) – Putting the mantle on twice

Luke 9:51-62 - On the road to Teaching Peace

Galatians 5:1,13-25 - Christianity 101

Psalm 16 - The inner security of one at the right hand of Yahweh

1 Kings 19:15-16,19-21 - Being Anointed means no going back

Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 - Becoming a cloud above the sea that sounds thunder and brings lightning

2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 - Elisha receiving the double portion of spirit

Psalm 92:1-4,11-14 - Being the instruments of God

Psalm 20 - Your day of trouble is coming. Now is the time to come to know Yahweh.

Mark 4:26-34 - The ministry of mustard plants (metaphorically speaking)

2 Corinthians 5:6-10,[11-13],14-17 - Opening the door to oneself, so the Lord can enter

Ezekiel 17:22-24 - Being the cedar tree

1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 - Being David anointed

A quest to answer the question, “Who do you serve?”

As we ride into the valley of death, a shepherd watches over our souls