EPISODE · Sep 8, 2024
the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
from All Souls Parish Sermons · host Emily Boring
Michael Drell Michael's sermon reflects on familiar yet uncomfortable themes from the Bible, focusing on Jesus' interaction with the Syrophoenician woman in Mark’s Gospel. Drawing from various interpretations, including feminist critiques, he explores how this story reveals Jesus as a human capable of growth and change. The woman’s persistence and cleverness challenge Jesus, leading to the expansion of his mission to include all people, even those outside his community. The sermon encourages reflection on personal transformation and the power of words to heal and bring change.
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