Break Open the Word

The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 8, 30 June 2013 II Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20    Or I Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 Psalm 16 Galatians 5:1, 13-25 St. Luke 9:51-62                                                                                     Background: Elijah, and Elisha In today’s first readings in both tracks we meet the disciple of Elijah, Elisha.  Although stories of wonderful deeds accrue to both men, it is Elijah that will survive as an epic character, influencing the aspect of Jesus as well. ...

The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 7, 23 June 2013 I Kings 19:1-15a Psalm 42 and 43    Or Isaiah 65:1-9 Psalm 22:18-27 Galatians 3:23-29 St. Luke 8:26-39                                                                                     Background:  Elijah and Ahab In the Track 1 readings from the Hebrew Scriptures we have been reading the Ahab stories that form a section of the Elijah cycle in the Book of Kings.  The prophet Elijah and King Ahab interacted during Ahab’s reign (874 – 853 BCE).  The name Elij...