Scales Fell From His Eyes

By John B. Cobb, Jr. Acts 9:1-19 The idea that scales sometimes fall from our eyes has taken hold in Christendom. It describes figuratively an experience that many have had. In…

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Prayer

By John B. Cobb, Jr. O Thou, who art both Father and Mother of us all, we thank you for the beauty and love with which we are surrounded here. We…

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Is Jesus a New Moses?

By John B. Cobb, Jr. Location: Emory University The lectionary passages selected for today emphasize the connection between Jesus and Moses. Jesus’ ascent up the mount of transfiguration has many similarities…

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Going on to Perfection?

By John B. Cobb, Jr. Each year at Annual Conference the most embarrassing moment comes when the ordinands are asked: Do you expect to be made perfect in this life? They…

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For Such a Time as This

By John B. Cobb, Jr. Texts: The Book of Esther Theme: Economism Esther came to a very difficult and dangerous decision. She decided to risk her life in order to get…

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Are You Saved?

By John B. Cobb, Jr. John 3:1-17 What did Jesus mean by salvation? I have always found it difficult to answer the question, “Are you saved?” Indeed, the only answer I…

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