“And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.”
Tag: Gospel of Luke
The Harlot of Christ
Ambrose and Peter Chrysologus interpret the sinful woman of Luke 7.36-50 as an allegory for the Church. We explore how God often compares His chosen people to an adulteress whom He sanctifies.
The Beatitudes
The Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6.20-26) differ in some important ways from the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount (Mat 5.2-11). Why does Luke have Jesus speaking in economic rather than spiritual terms (e.g., “Blessed are the poor” instead of “Blessed are the poor in spirit”)? Why does Luke’s account include a parallel set of woes?
Presented 11 February 2018
A Feast of Repentace
The Pharisees bring up a good point in Luke 5.27-39: of all the things that Jesus could be doing with sinners, why is he eating and drinking?
Presented 28 January 2018
Jesus Under the Law (with bonus Marcion flaming)
The Pharisees would have us believe that they represent the Law, but Luke’s Gospel paints a very different picture. As a bonus, the sermon uses Marcion’s favorite gospel to flame him.
Presented 7 January 2018
