A sermon for the seventh Sunday after the Epiphany, Year A Lev. 19:1-2, 9-18; Matt. 5:38-48 “This child shall be for the rising and falling of many.” “Kings shall bow down and worship him.” “One is coming who is greater than I.” These prophecies, spoken of a baby, tell us what that baby’s life would be like, once he would come of age. Throughout this season of Epiphany, we have heard some familiar stories – of gentile kings bringing this child gold, frankincense, and myrrh; of his being baptized by John in the wilderness; of his miracles and his teachings. … Continue reading Love that Turns Tables