Holy Love  
Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-19   
God judges our (lack of) love for neighbor, who needs our good works 

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Judgment 
Just and merciful, not scary 

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...#1 How does the refrain “I am the LORD” root the Israelites’ behavior in God, not themselves? By the way, review the Golden Calf incident to see what happens when we look within/give into ourselves (see Exodus 32). See Exodus 19:5-6, 20:2, 8-11; Deuteronomy 6:20-25, 7:6, 26:18-19; Isaiah 61:6; Romans 6:12-23; Ephesians 2:12-13; 1 Peter 2:9

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Ready or Not  
Matthew 22:1-14   
God wants guests at his banquet to BE READY for the feast. 

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Judgment 
Just and merciful, not scary 

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...#How does Isaiah 25:1-9 connect with this parable? How does it help you decipher the characters & plot of the story? Hint: v7 likely refers to the Roman destruction of Jerusalem & the Temple Mount in AD 70. See Isaiah 6:10; Matthew 9:15; Galatians 3:27; Formula of Concord-Epitome: XI 12; FC available bookofconcord.org 

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Ready or Not  
Matthew 22:1-14   
God wants guests at his banquet to BE READY for the feast. 

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Judgment 
Just and merciful, not scary 

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...#How does Isaiah 25:1-9 connect with this parable? How does it help you decipher the characters & plot of the story? Hint: v7 likely refers to the Roman destruction of Jerusalem & the Temple Mount in AD 70. See Isaiah 6:10; Matthew 9:15; Galatians 3:27; Formula of Concord-Epitome: XI 12; FC available bookofconcord.org 

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Usetacould  
Matthew 21:33-46   
If you’re not gonna use your church, Jesus will. 

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Subversive Verses
Jesus’ kingdom parables subvert, invert, reverse *our own* expectations 

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...#5 Many congregations pile up a hoard of things (physical, financial, & metaphorical) that can only be used for a (foggy) “special” purpose within the congregation (this does not include special Christmas/Easter decorations & the like) & finally end up not being used much at all. First, where do see this attitude at work in your congregation? Second, how can you honor the giver & the gifts, yet help find a new, life-giving, fruit-bearing purpose for them? See Matthew 6:19-21, 19:16-24, 20:28, 23:11-15; Luke 12:13-21; 1 Timothy 6:9-10

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Ugottawanna  
Matthew 21:23-32   
Ministry has to get done- God wants workers 

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Subversive Verses
Jesus’ kingdom parables subvert, invert, reverse *our own* expectations 

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...#2 Consider Matthew 9:9-12. How does that help explain v32, "For John came to you in the way of righteousness & you did not believe him, but the tax collectors & the prostitutes believed him; & even after you saw it, you did not change your minds & believe him."?  See Matthew 3:1-12, 11:2-30; Mark 2:13-17; Luke 3:1-20, 7:24-30, 36-50, 15:1-32; John 5:17-24, 30-47, 8:12-20, 31-47, 54-59, 10:22-39

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