Sermon Brainwave 1005: Fourth Sunday after Epiphany (Year C) - Feb. 2, 2025

Profs. Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson discuss the readings for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, focusing on Jesus' sermon in Luke 4 and its implications. They explore the roles of prophets, the inclusivity of Jesus' message, and the connection to Jeremiah's call. The conversation emphasizes the importance of love, faith, and hope in the context of prophetic ministry and the challenges faced by preachers today.
[There is a separate episode (#1006) for Presentation of Our Lord Gospel available on the site for download.]
Commentaries include:
Luke 4:21-30 by Abraham Smith: www.workingpre...
Jeremiah 1:4-10 by Helen Chukka: www.workingpre...
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 by Frank Crouch: www.workingpre...
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[@ildikorigney8980]

Thank you very kindly for the wonderful insight.

[@heathergourlay8420]

I see Jer 1:8 as a useful link to the gospel reading (to that mysterious verse 30).