7/5/20

Sermon Notes:

Take a look at the lectionary readings for this week: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-29,58-67 ; Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Romans 7:15-25a; and Matthew 11: 16-19, 25-30.

In Genesis, we read about Abraham sending his servant to find a wife for Isaac. It is Rebekah’s kindness and hospitality that let the servant know she is the right one.

Then, the reading from Song of Solomon celebrates nuptial love as a symbol of God’s love.

Paul, making a departure from these themes of relational harmony, in Romans, takes a very unromantic look at the human condition. We desire to do the right thing, but we fall short again and again.

In Matthew we read about the solution to this age-old problem: Jesus Christ.  Jesus emphasized the intimate nature of God’s love for us and invites us in, all who are weary of the heaviness of this world and the heaviness of our own hearts. 

On Sunday, our readings will focus on Romans and Matthew, and we will again take communion together. Gather some simple elements, bring all of who you are and all that makes your heart heavy at this time. Come to the table to remember the God who loves you, covers you, calls you in to rest and be renewed for the faithful living of this life.

See you Sunday!

Peace and Grace to you, 

Jane