Virgil Anderson Sunday School Munsey Memorial UMC

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: Accomplishing the Law

Sunday, August 21, 2016 - Matthew 5: 17-26 - Where the law has become drudgery, the fulfillment of the law through Jesus Christ is the means by which we become fully human.  Also, a remembrance of Bob Soka.

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: Rendering Unto Caesar

Sunday, August 7, 2016 - Matthew 22:15-22 - Jesus asks us to look at the world differently, even when speaking of our favorite subject: taxes.

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: Taking Up The Cross

Sunday, July 31, 2016 - Mark 8:27 - Jesus shares the difficult revelation of a life that leads to the Cross.

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: Living By The Sword

Sunday, July 24, 2016 - Luke 35:38, et. al.- Sorting through the seemingly inconsistent words and teachings of Jesus as the Prince of Peace -wielding a sword -can be challenging.  Yet viewed in the context of the consequence of having God come into the world in the flesh, it offers a fresh challenge to Christians today who are called to live unto Christ, no matter the consequences.

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: Turning the Other Cheek...it's nuts!

Sunday, July 17, 2016 - Matthew 5: 38-42 -  Jesus offers us a different way of reacting to conflict: the surprising act of 'turning the other cheek' is not a passive surrender, but rather a way to change the dynamics of a situation so that the dignity of our shared humanity is revealed.

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: The Rich Young Ruler, Part 2

Sunday, July 3, 2016 - Luke 18; There is a 'backside' to the story of the Rich Young Ruler.  How is it that we inherit the Kingdom of God?

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: Threading the needle with Trust

Sunday, June 26, 2016 - Luke 18:18-30.  When a rich ruler comes to Jesus seeking the Kingdom of God he goes away sad because of his unwillingness to let go of the security in his belongings.

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: Lazarus and the Rich Man

Sunday, June 19, 2016 - Luke 16:19-31.  Jesus reminds us in this parable that there are consequences to the manner in which we fulfill our calling here on Earth to be merciful, just and loving to those around us.

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: The Ungrateful Servant

Sunday, June 12, 2016 - Matthew 18: 21-35 - Forgiveness of others is not merely a suggestion, but something God takes very seriously. 

The Hard Sayings of Jesus: The Lord's Prayer

Sunday, June 5, 2016 - Luke 11:1-13 - this shorter version of the Lord's Prayer that we customarily recite reveals something more significant about prayer than just the words.