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Saturday, August 20, 2011
The Tenth Sunday After Pentecost
This week Isaiah appeals to the historical gravitas of the Hebrews, the Romans learn of the differentiation of gifts, and Jesus asks a direct, and frightening, question. All this plus the negative effects of "bafflegab" [a new term that I will define in tomorrow's sermon].
The lections may be found here.