Luke 12:13-48 is a single thought unit with several parts. Jesus begins by warning his followers against greed. He follows with a story about a rich fool, which borrows heavily from the wisdom tradition. The center of the unit contains sayings about trusting God’s provision, seeking God’s kingdom, and giving to the poor. The unit … Continue reading The Slave Masters of Luke 12| Mitchell Lewis
And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.’ (Luke 12:19 ) The rich fool in Luke 12:19 does not get Ecclesiastes quite right. Four times, the sage of Ecclesiastes tells us to eat and drink and be merry. Well, almost. The … Continue reading Eat, Drink, and Find the Good| Mitchell Lewis
Luke 12:15 And Jesus said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” Greed is not good. I know some will arg…| Mitchell Lewis
Meditation on Luke 10:25-37 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford July 13, 2025 Something caught my eye in the grass after filling my birdfeeders the other day. Something moved—gave a little jump but didn’t go far. I assumed it would be one of the bold chipmunks or squirrels, anxious to beContinue reading "Who Is My Neighbor?"| Sharing God's Love and Grace
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