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March 4, 2015

Volume 132, Issue #5

Lectionary

March 15, 2015, Fourth Sunday in Lent (John 3:14-21)

The binary world of John’s Gospel is well drawn in Jesus’ talk here. How could a God of love condemn people? What does it mean to be in darkness?

March 8, 2015, Third Sunday in Lent: John 2:13-22

When the disciples try to explain Jesus’ wrath, they quote Psalm 69:9, “Zeal for your house has consumed me.” John neglects to include the verse just before it, however.

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