Proper 10: July 15, 2007.(Preaching Helps)

From: Currents in Theology and Mission | Date: April 1, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

Amos 7:7-17 or Deuteronomy 30:9-14

Psalm 82 or Psalm 25:1-10

Colossians 1:1-14

Luke 10:25-37

First Reading

Deuteronomy 30 proclaims that God's mercy is stronger than God's judgment. The text addresses the covenant people after the destruction of the monarchy, calling them to turn to God, trusting that God will be merciful. The promise of God is extravagant. Even after the terrible curses of Deuteronomy 28 have brought death and destruction to the people for their failure to uphold the covenant, when the people turn to God, God will delight to give them life ...

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